https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-01-02.pdf 4f50ba3f0c79e6a4354dd1be17532d19 PDF Text Text County issues: A look back in ‘96 Winning common for Viking spikers See Page 3 School to Work program progresses See Page 7 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 4 -t. I'.I ' M •5<’® actings H VOLUME 143. NO 52 News Briefs Teachers’ union activist to speak Gordon Christensen, retired teacher and union activist, will be the speaker at the next First Friday session at noon Jan. 3 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Christensen taught for many yean in the Delton system before retiring recentI v. He is a former president of the Delton Education Association and has been active in cachets' union affairs. He continues to be a member of the board of directors for tlie Michigan Education Association. Christensen is expected to talk about recent programs and funding promoted by Gov. John Engler, the Republicandominated State Legislature and GOPdominaied State Board of Education. However, it should be noted that starting this month, because of the elections in November, the Democrats will be back in control of Michigan House of Representatives and there will be a 4-4 split on the State Board of Education. Some of the topics BkpPcted to be covered will include charter schools, funding, efforts to break teachers' unions and teaching morality in the classroom. Christensen will be making his second First Friday visited. He was guest speaker in May 1994. The forum series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month at the Democratic headquarters, the Thomas%fferson Hall. Those attending may bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats Library plans amnesty week The Hastings Public Library will take overdue books that have been checked out without fines and any questions during the week of Jan. 3-11. Overdue fines on unreturned undamaged books will be waived during that special week only. It docs not apply to previously owed fines. For more information, call the library at 945-4263. Corrections classes planned by KCC Kellogg Community College will offer accelerated corrections classes at its campus near Hastings starting Monday, Jan. 27. Completion of the classes, which are certified by the Michigan Corrections Training Council, leads to a certificate in corrections and provides eligibility for the state civil service examination. Classes will meet from 5:20 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday evenings. Tuition for this 15-hour program is $47 per credit hour for district residents and $76.10 per credit hour for out-of­ district residents. For more information, call the Barry County KCC center at 948-9500 or the criminal justice office in Battle Creek at (616) 965-3931. extension 2216. Neighborhood Watch forming The Hastings City Police Department • is looking for people interested in forming a Neighborhood Watch program. Anyone interested may call Officer Clifford Morse at 945-5744 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p m. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two ANNER THURSDAY. JANUARY 2. 1997 PRICE 50* Donald Willcutt appointed successor Russell withdraws from Road Commission by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor After 18 years of serving on the Barry County Road Commission, Robert Russell withdrew his name as a candidate for reap­ pointment soon after he was questioned by a member of the County Board of Commis­ sioners about turning in $5,0)7 for undocumented mileage reimbursement. Russell has since voluntarily repaid the $5,017 to me County Road Commission. Russell said Monday evening that he was asked to do some of the work and "do some of the running" that regular employees at the Road Commission didn't have lime to do. but that he didn't realize he had to keep track of where and when he drove his personal vehicle on Road Commission business. He said he did keep track of the miles he drove Part of the team working to get out the piston rings included (from left) Bob Keller, Jane Woodmansee, Bev Rost, Mike Thompson, Sharon Hause, Ron Owen, Diane Asplnall, Diane Matson, Mary Burghdoff, Tom Pratt and Dorothy Janose. . on business. "They said you have to tell me where you went and I didn't have it (written down)... I couldn't document it. I just couldn’t... I guess that's wrong... The best thing to do is pay it back." He said the same day he was interviewed for reappointment, he repaid the $5.017. "I was feeling kind of bad (about n<» being able to document it) so I just thought I'll give it all back so there won't be any question." Russell said. "There are no hard feeling*. I'd rather just give it (the money) all back "I just don't want any problems. I have to live here." About withdrawing his name for re­ appointment to the Road Commission. Russell said he thought "after 18 years, maybe it’s time for somebody else (to serve on the Road Commission). He said he originally had thought about not applying for reappointment because his service to the Road Commission has been time consuming He estimates that he puts in nearly as many hours as a regular employee. Russell said Road Engineer-Manager Jack Kineman persuaded him to seek re­ appointment and that Kineman had written a letter supporting him for the post and commending him for his value to the Road Commission. Road Commission employees □Iso wrote a letter of support for Russell to County Board members. Russell said was always glad to pitch in and help the Road Commission without any extra compensation because they "are in dire need of a lot of help." He said 18 years ago there were 67 employees. Now there are 37. "Everybody has been carrying a big load." Russell said. He also said, economically the Barry County Road Commission is one of the best in the state "because everybody pitches in and helps. "1 think we've done a pretty good job in the county." He said some of the projects he has handled have helped “make the money go farther" and that thousands of dollars have been saved. For instance. Russell has personally handled obtaining nght-of-ways for the county when needed for road work "with no legal fees... and with very little expense" because nearly all of them have been donated by the property owners he has Robert Russell commissioners, but to ins’rad give th^m "a decent wage More money wouiJ be descrvnfg for the county rou>i commissioners here because they arc a "hands-on" board. Our board just works constantly,' Russell said For him personally, he said, money is not the issue, that he didn't offer his help for the money and that he has a successful Brnung business Russell said he has handled all the last four wage negotiations with Road Commission employees, which saved the county the expense of hiring an attorney. See RUSSELL, continued on page 2 Hastings Manufacturing expands operations into Australia Hastings Manufacturing Company has an­ nounced its largest international business ac­ tivity in the company's history. On Dec. 19. the company made the first of several piston ring shipments to REPCO of Victoria. Australia. REPCO is the largest automotive replacement parts distributor in Australia and a member of the Pacific-Dunlop Group. The first shipment of piston rings was worth approximately $300,000 and required the ef­ forts of every employee to join together as a team to fulfill REPCO* request in a short period of time. This first shipment will travel to an export broker in Toronto, and then to Los Angeles, with the final destination Australia on Jan. 23. The total annual volume for Hastings Manufacturing from this venture is approximately $2 million per year. From its headquarters in Hastings. Hastings Manufacturing serves the automotive parts market with piston rings, mechanics' tools and engine additives. These products, available under the ‘Hastings' and “Casite* brand names arc manufactured and marketed worldwide. City OKs fuel accord with Sheriff, Transit by Jason Carr Staff Writer The Hastings City Council approved con­ tracts that will allow the Barry County Sher­ iffs Department and Barry County Transit to purchase fuel from the city. City Manager Howard Penrod told the council the agreement would give those agencies the right to use fuel cards at the city fueling station near the fire department. Both department* would pay the city four cents per gallon over the price to the city and pay the city within 30 days of receiving their bills. Both agreements will run from Jan. I. 1997. to Dec. 31.2001. and may be renewed for an additional five-year period al the expi­ ration date. The agreements may be termi­ nated with a 90-day written notice by the city. Sheriff’s Department or Barry County Transit. Any of the parties may ask to rene­ gotiate the agreement with a 30-day written notice prior the day any terms arc proposed to be cliangcd. "We feel like it works out well for us," Penrod told the council. "Il gives us a little bit of revenue." Council member Evelyn Brewer asked if the agreement would cause any problems with the city's supplier. Penrod replied, "No. In fact, they'd probably be happy with us buying more I fuel].** He said the city fueling See COUNCIL, continued on Dape 2 worked with. Some of his right-of-way work on State Road, for instance, helped save a large federal grant for the project, he said. In addition to mileage for right-of-way work, which involved driving to various parts of the county and sometimes to places like Jackson and Lansing. Russell said he has spent countless unpaid time and miles working with scwei project officials because that type of work involves "tearing up roads" and redoing them." He's also helped with safety projects, involving roads and badges. Russell said he has a lot of hobbies and some travel plan*, to fill the time he won't be spending w ith the Road Commission. "I'll be 61 in February and I have a lot of things to do... “I'm just tired. I'm not mad ." he said “It's gotten political and I'm not a politician." He said he believes it would be better not to pay any mileage to county road Elected officials sworn in at ceremony Monday County officials elected m this past Novembers election were officially sworn into office Monday by Barry Trial Court Judge Gary Holman. Holman (seated) told the group of officials that "I am very thankful for the very dedicated persons we have* as elected officials in the county. Holman said being an elected official can sometimes be tough, with a recent poll showing that the public holds elected officials "in about the same esteem as attorneys or lawyers * Standing (from left) ar^a^nty treasurer Sue Vande Car. county commissioner Sandy James, commissioner and board chairman Jim Bailey, dram commissioner Robert Shaffer, county commissioner Rod Goebel, county commissioner Robert Wenger, county surveyor Brian Reynolds, county commissioner Lew Newman, county clerk Nancy Boersma. register of deeds Sandy Schondelmayer, county commissioner Tim Burd, prosecuting attorney Dale Crowley, county commissioner Emmet Herrington, and county commissioner John Barnett �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday . January 2. 1996 RUSSELL, continued from page one His role in helping the County Road Commission purchase equipment also has saved countless taxpayer dollars, he said Donald Wilkutt. 95 15 M-66 in Nashville, w as appointed Munday afternoon by the Counts Board to till Russell’s seat on the Road Commission Russell called him *.i goixl choice Willcutt ssas picked from a held ol seven other applicants Lor the past IS sears. \\ ilk utt has been employed in a job that has iinohcd vehicle safely, accident investigation and reconstruction. Information about Russell's undocumented mileage surfaced during the Cou.i . Board’s public comment time Monday afternoon when Nashville citizen Robert Dwyer said that he was the only member of the public to listen to the Central Services Committee interview candidates tor the six-year Road Commission position “Committee Chairman Tim Burd asked Mr Russell about a number ol things that were troubling him. including $5,017 in un­ documented reimbursements for mileage." Dwyer said There was discussion and a vote was taken with Commissioners (Linda) Watson and (Jim) Bailey (who serve on the COUNCIL, continued from page one station is monitored on a daily basts for con sumption level Both contracts were approved unani­ mously with council member Joseph Bleam. who is transportation manager for Barry County Transit abstaining from the vote on the contract between the city and Barry County Transit /n other btutneu Dec 23. the council • Approved a recommendation Irom the Planning Commission to re/one the Mercy Ambulance building at 504-508 S Michigan Ave to commercial from its current residen­ tial status • Approved vacating portions of Lincoln Street and Last Street that cross the property ol Northeastern Elementary. Bleam said he has been asked by residents why the Hastings School District was pour­ ing footings in those areas despite formal approval not having been given. Penrod said the property in question has been used for years by the school, so the city didn't led it had to be very stringent, though he understood why people may have some questions. • Received the report of the Compensation Board, without taking formal action. By re­ ceiving the report, the salary recommenda­ tions of the board will automatically go into effect The board Dec. 10 had recommended no change in compensation for Mayor Frank Campbell and members of the Board of Rcvievv City Council members will receive a $50 increase in 1997 and a $50 increase in • Approved meeting dates for 1997. Coun­ cil will continue to meet on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. • Referred to the Planning Commission a request from Tim Reeves to rezone to resi­ dential a property at 303 E. Mill St. • ?\warded a contract for life insurance to Medical Life Insurance of Cleveland. Ohio Penrod said Royal Maccabees Lite Insurance, the city’s insurance earner since 1993. made a renewal proposal, "that was substantially high than it was in the past . and as we ex­ pected. we could do better" He said the agreement with Medical Life Insurance would result in a iwo-cent per $1.000 savings over a two-year contract. When xsked why some companies declined to quote pnees for insurance. Penrod said several companies now will not carry life in­ surance policies for police or fire officers • Awarded a $28,000 contract to T.J. Miller Tree Service for tree trimming and removal. T J Miller s bid was the only one received by the city and represents no change from last year. • Approved appointing Connie Tolger, Mark Hewitt and Jamie Murphy to threc-ycar terms to the YMCA of Barry County s Hast­ ings Youth Council Board, beginning Jan. 21. as recommended by the Youth Council. Council also approved, as recommended, ap­ pointing Andrea Tomczyk, Laura Fluke and David Koons to onc-ycar terms as non-vot­ ing "members at large" to the Hastings Youth Council's Program Committee. MDOT lists road projects inventory in Barry County An end-of-thc-ycar inventory of Michigan Department of Transportation projects include • several that were completed in Barry County The projects were for the most part undertaken locally and lunded by MDOT They include: 1) The resurfacing of 9.3 miles of Coats GroveAVoodland from Barber Road to M-43 in the village of Woodland. 2) The resurfacing of 3.5 miles of Patterson Road from 141st Avenue to 108th Street 3) The construction of a new drive at Hastings Industrial Park to provide access to a portion of the park occupied by Sabre Manufacutnng. N C Manufacturing Co.. VTcch and Royal Products The four companies are expected to create and retail 37 4) The resurfacing of 6.5 miles of M-66 from Coals Grove Road north to Eaton Highway. 5) Tl.c resurfacing of 3.2 miles of M-50 from west of Eaton Highway to M-66. 6) A Barry County transportation study. 7) The construction of sidewalks in Nashville along Lentz and Reed streets. MDOT helped deliver over 1.600 state and local transportation products and services this year. MDOT generated some $400 million in savings over the past four years, according to state transportation director Bob Welke. "We’ve reduced staff by 1.000 people, streamlined our operations and pumped the savings into (road) improvements." jobs. News Briefs Right to Life group to meet Lakewood Area Right to Life will meet at 7 p.m Tuesday. Jan. 7. at the Christian Reformed Church. 620 6th Ave.. Lake Odessa For more information, call 374-7780 Algonquin Lake ice isn’t safe Ice on Algonquin Lake is unsafe, according to .Algonquin Lake Community Association President Pat Sharpe, because repair work on the dam has resulted in fluctuating water levels. Sharpe said that even if the lake is completely frozen over, he recommends that people stay off the lake for the entire winter. Workers are replacing a pipe in the dam that collapsed last spring, creating a large sinkhole in the earth behind the dam and almost leading to the collapse of the dam itself Workers also are building two emergency spillways designed to prevent the near collapse that occurred last year Repair work has been under way lor several weeks now and will probably continue tor several more The work is being paid lor by special assessment of nearby affected landowners The Barry County Drain Commission and engineers involved in the repairs asked Lake Association officials to adyise people not to go on the lake. Sharpe said. i Retirement party to honor librarian The public is invited to a retirement party in honor of Dorothy Texter, director of the Delton District Library. The event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m Sunday. Jan. 5. at the Barry Township Hall on Orchard Street. Texter has been involved in the campaign to raise funds for building the newer and larger district library building in Delton, now under construction. John Price to sing at Showcase tonight John Price and Friends will be featured at the Musicians Showcase presentation al 6:30 tonight at Arby's in Hastings. Price, a singer, songwriter and guitanst from the Freeport area, will sing country and gospel music, backed up by some of his friends. Price has performed in the area since the early 1980s The rest of the program this evening will be highlighted by singers making their debut at Arby's. Some include Bill and Carol Gonyou. Jim McMillon. Geoff Gibson and Paula Allerding. They will perform a wide variety of music styles, including folk, gospel, pop and original tunes. Scaling at the Musicians Showcase always is on a first-come, first-served basis Democrats called to county meeting All Barry County Democrats arc invited to attend a 9:30 a m.. Saturday. Jan. 4. convention at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings to select delegates to the Feb I 1 state convention The Barry County Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting immediately alter the delegate selection. committee with Burd) voting to recommend re-appointment of (Road) Commissioner Russell, and County Commissioner Burd voting no. “Since that time. Road Commission Chairman Russell has withdrawn his name from consideration and repaid the money in question." Dwyer said After Monday's meeting. Burd said he had asked Russell about his mileage because he noticed that the other two road commission­ ers only had several hundred dollars of mileage reimbursement for a year and Rus­ sell's "was way up there at $5,000" for one year. For some reason they pay it yearly. I don't understand that. Some of the other commissioners wanted to know what that situation was (with Russell) loo. They were as concerned as 1 was," Burd said "He (Russell) made the decision to pull his name out and repay the mileage I haven't spoken to him (since the interview) or anything or discussed it with him at all." Burd said. Before the County Board voted to appoint Willcutt to the Road Commission slot. Dwyer urged the board to wail and make the appointment after Jan. I when new county commissioners' terms are in effect He claims it is illegal for the current board to make an appointment because the Road Commissioner scat doesn't go into effect un­ til board members’ current terms are expired. Dwyer said commissioner-elect John Barnett, whose term officially begins Jan. I. is entitled to a voice and vote on the Road Commission appointment Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Rod Goebel agreed with Dwyer and were the only ones to vote to table the Road Commission appointment until January. "I’m not comfortable wid: it (making the appointment now)." Herrington said. Dwyer said a Supreme Court decision "has ruled exactly" on that situation in a 1983 case of the Michigan attorney general versus Dorothy Comstock Riley, who was ap­ pointed to fill a vacancy on the State Supreme Court by an outgoing governor. “He (Russell) made the decision to pull his name out and repay the mileage...I haven't spoken to him (since the interview) or anything or discussed it with him at all." Tim Burd Dwyer previously has Tied to get the County Board to take action against what he calls other illegal appointments to the Road Commission. In fact, he said "one could ar­ gue" that after Monday's action, "no member of the (road) commission was legally ap­ pointed because all three were made by board's whose terms expired before the ap­ pointees' terms began. "Four years ago an outgoing board handed you a hot potato when it illegally appointed its chairman (Ted McKelvey) to the Barry County Road Commission." Dwyer told the board In that case, he said, the board hired an outside attorney and "made the decision to first create the fiction that the Road Com­ missioner (McKelvey) was never really ap­ pointed in the first place and then retroac­ tively appointed him to that office so he would not have to repay the money (received in the past for serving on the Road Com­ mission). "When asked to see the legal basis for this rather bizarre process, the chair (Bailey) de­ nied it to the public, declaring it to be a matter of lawyer-client privilege," Dwyer said. Two years later, he alleged, the County Board ignored the law again when they ap­ pointed Jack Lenz to another six-ycar term when five of those board members were not re-elected to serve before Lenz's new term started. "That appointment was clearly the respon­ sibility of this board," Dwyer said. Burd said he is pleased with the selection of Willcutt for Road Commissioner. "Because of his background and experi­ ence. I felt he was the best guy." Burd said he also liked Willcutt's "open­ ness to new ideas." including checking out possible cost savings of “contracting all road building out instead of the Road Commis­ sion doing it themselves." Gordon Christensen (right) was guest speaker at a First Friday program i- May 1994 He is shown here sharnng a laugh with Jim Pino of the Barry County Democratic Party. Teachers’ union activist to speak at First Friday Gordon Christensen, retired teacher and union activist, will be the speaker al the next First Friday session al noon Jan 3 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Christensen taught for many years in the Delton system before retiring recently. He is a former president of the Delton Education Association and has been active in teachers' union affairs. He continues to be a member of the board of directors for the Michigan Education Association. Christensen is expected to talk about re­ cent programs ai.d funding promoted by Gov. John Engler, the Republican-dominated Slate Legislature and GOP-dominatcd State Board of Education. However, it should be noted that starling this month, because of the elections in November, the Democrats will be back in control of Michigan House of Representatives and there will be a 4-4 split on the Slate Board of Education. Some of the topics expected to be covered will include charter schools, funding, efforts to break teachers' unions and teaching moral­ ity in the classroom Christensen will be making his second First Friday visited. He was guest speaker in May 1994' The forum series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month at the Demo­ cratic headquarters, the Thomas Jefferson Hall Those attending may bring their own lunches or light fare may be purchased at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Supreme Court to reconsider Hippocratic tradition "I will give no deadly medicine to anyone if asked, nor suggest any such counsel " - The Hippocratic Oath. distinction between withdrawing artificial supports so that a disease will progress to its inevitable end, and providing chemicals to tie used to kill somcotifc* Next month, the Supreme Court will take on one of the most contentious legal and political issues of our lime _ whether physicians may help some patients kill It conceded that people have a "'significant liberty interest: avoiding severe pain or suffering," but said that can be overridden by states* interest in protecting life. Doctor-assisted suicide could lead to "the deaths of many persons who arc not competent, not terminally ill. and not truly ready to die. but who are steered toward suicide" by a doclo^ a relative Or a wrong diagnosis, the brief warned. themselves. The court will consider cases from Washington and New York, states where federal courts struck down laws banning doctors from prescribing life-ending drugs for terminally ill but mentally competent people who no longer wish to live Both cases were brought by physicians and patients; all six of the latter have died. The last was George Kingsley of New York, on Nov. 10. 1994. All states have statutes making it a crime to help someone commit suicide, or common law with the same effect. Voters in an Oregon referendum approved a physician-assisted suicide law in 1994. but the statute is tied up in court. California and Washington voters have rejected similar proposals, and a New York task force recommended two years ago that the state's ban be retained In 1990, the Supreme Court acknowledged that competent people have the constitutional right to direct the removal of life-sustaining medical treatment, and thus hasten death. But in a brief to the court this year on the New York physician-assisted suicide case, the government argued there was "an important and common-sense The cases before the court were brought by a Seattle-based group. Compassion in Dying In 1994. Washington's law against physician-assisted suicide was overturned by federal courts The following year. New York's law was rejected by a federal appeals court. In the Washington case, the court's majority said that "a competent, terminally ill adult, having lived nearly the lull measure of his life, has a strong liberty interest in choosing a dignified and humane death rather than being reduced .. to a childlike slate of helplessness, diapered, sedated, incontinent" In New York, the court asked: "What interest can the state possibly have in requiring the prolongation of a life that is all but ended? ... 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January 2. 1996 — Page 3 The year in review for the county: Asphalt plant was one of biggest issues in 1996 by Jason Carr Staff Writer One issue that generated a great deal of discussion in 1996 was a ballot proposal that would have allowed the Barn County Road Commission to own and operate an asphalt plant The commission announced plans in Jan uary to seek a one-mill, one-year proposal on the August primary ballot to accomplish the project. Road Commission Chairman Robert Rus­ sell said at the lime that having a plant would save townships 20 to 25 percent — $150,000 to $160,000 — per year in road materials. A similar proposal in 1995 for an asphalt plant behind the Road Commission building in Hastings drew opposition from area residents. The 1996 proposal was centered at a county-owned gravel pit on Dowling Road in Baltimore Township, about one-half mile west of M-37. Russell said the one-mill levy ..ould raise $850,000 toward a total cost for the asphalt plant of SI million He said Road Commis­ sion funds would be used to pay the differ­ ence. Russell also said when the plan was announced that immediate neighbors nad no objection Io the asphalt plant. Bui other Dowling area residents voiced vehement opposition to the plan, complain­ ing about potential noise and other pollu­ tion. possible lowered property values and extra truck traffic on Dowling Road Others objected to the Road Commission using commission money to conduct an inlormational campaign that they charged advocated approval of the plant. Baltimore Tow nship resident Gordon Dud­ ley filed suit July 18. claiming the commis­ sion had violated state campaign finance laws, that prohibited using public money to influence the outcome of an election. The Road Commission had sei up a spe­ cial "Asphalt Plant Information Committee" and allocated $20,000 to it from the county’s Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Dudley's at­ torney. Carol Jones Dwyer, said the sun was objecting in particular to a lour page ad in the Hastings Remiader and a brochure She said the language in the ad and brochure sought to influence Barry County voters to approve the proposal. The suit asked for an injunction and that commissioners Russell. Ted McKelvey. Jack Lenz, engineer-manager Jack Kineman and secretary Gary VandcCar be ordered to per­ sonally repay the county the court may have determined to be illegally spent. The sun was heard in Barry Circuit Court before Judge James Fisher. July 19 Fisher denied Dudley's request for an injunction against the commission, but did order several phrases in the brochure and ad lo he stricken or altered lo avoid the appearance ol advo­ cacy. At the hearing. Kineman said the Barry County ads were similar in content to ads used in an asphalt plant request in St. Joseph County, and that the Road Commission had received advice from a member o! St. Joseph County's Road Commission at the tunc of the election Road Commission attorney T.J. Ackcrt said after the hearing that only seven sen­ tences of the ad. brochure and postcards that had also been mailed by the commission were improper, leaving 99 percent of the content the same. Nine other Baltimore Township residents, along with Wolverine Paving of Middleville then tiled a suit near the end of July charging the Road Commission had no authority un­ der the Michigan Constitution to operate an asphalt plant. They asked that the proposal be stricken from the ballot or that no votes on the issue be counted and that the court issue a declara­ tory judgment saying the Road Commission could not operate an asphalt plant. But Ackert argued at the Aug. I hearing that similar cases in Cass and Lenawee coun­ ties upheld those county road commissions' authority to operate asphalt plants, and that (From left) County Commission candidate Clyde Morgan, Road Commission Engineer-Manager Jack Kineman. Carlton Township Supervisor David Kaiser and Yankee Springs Township Supervisor George the Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that a county road commission had that authority. He called the case "political harassment" and asked the court to impose punitive sanctions against the plaintiffs. Barry County Prosecu­ tor Dale Crowley also argued the commis­ sion had the implied authority to operate an asphalt plant. Circuit Judge Fisher ruled the Road Commission did have the authority to oper­ ate the plant. As in the Gordon Dudley case. Fisher said the court could only act as a ref­ eree. Other Dowling area residents opposed to the plant protested with pickets and the Michigan Asphalt Paving Association mounted a counter-publicity campaign, urg­ ing a defeat of the proposal On Aug. 6, the proposal was defeated by Barry County voters 5,714 (62 percent) to 3,467 (38 percent). The proposal was blitzed in Baltimore Township 319 (75 percent) to 108 (25 percent), and was only able lo gain an even split in Barry Township and a twovote loss in Woodland Township. London tour the Drake Pit in Baltimore Township, where the Road Commission would have located its proposed asphalt plant. The proposal was defeated at the August primary. . Charlotte Mohler (left) and Diane Wilson are two of the instructors at an all-day workshop that will allow participants to pamper themselves with relaxing activities U-at will help them "discover new paths for personal growth." Workshop will offer chance to spoil oneself by Mary Warner Staff Writer A workshop at the Barry Intermediate School District offices Jan. 18 will give those who attend a chance to spoil them­ selves all day with strcss-reducing activities such as massage, yoga, meditation and art "It's very gentle." she said, and "good for people of all ages." therapy. The workshop will be held from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch is included in the cost of the workshop, which is $45 for individuals Wilson said yoga also can help people "gain a deeper understanding of the connec­ tion between their mind, body and spirit." In the art therapy activity, participants will make masks from molds that will be supplied to them. The masks may. if the participant desires, express inner feelings or otherwise express something the participant wants to express. A type of string art also and $82 for couples The meditation is being taught by Char­ lotte Mohler, a licensed professional coun­ selor and certified social worker who owns Community Counseling Services in Hast­ will be done. Art therapy. Mohler said, "will often times, when guided by a trained person, help you to unlock issues that arc troubling you or you need to be able to deal with more ef­ ings. The art therapy is being taught by Avclyn Marshall, a registered nurse and certified so­ cial worker who practices art therapy in Grand Rapids and Lansing and leaches psy­ chology at Kellogg Community College. The yoga is being taught by Dow ling res­ ident Diane Wilson, who has been a yoga instructor for many years and teaches classes in Hastings. Battle Creek and other areas. The massage is being given by Dedo Phillips of Middleville, a licensed apprentice masseuse. Everyone who attends the work­ shop will receive a free texit or neck and shoulder massage According to Mohler, who organized the event. Phillips has "huge. warm, healing hands" and has "a fantastic ability to do mas­ sage." "Through the work of a good masseuse." she said, "you can get your muscles loosened up and improve your circulation." There arc other benefits of massage as well, she said, including improving athletic performance and helping people sleep Yoga, according to instructor Wilson, "of­ fers everything you want in a total fitness program " Il relieves stress, she said, and provides exercise that is low impact, thus re­ ducing the chance of muscle strain. Wilson said she docs not insist people "force themselves into contorted positrons" with yoga Rather, she said, "you just go to your personal full range of motion and no further" fectively." Mohler said those who make the masks can share what they are trying to express "at a level they're comfortable with." Mohler has been practicing meditation for 15 years and recently spent a week learning meditation techniques from Dccpak Chopra, a doctor and author of such books as "Age­ less Body. Timeless Mind" Mohler teaches meditation to some of her clients, she said, to help them learn to relax and otherwise help them in their healing process. Regular meditation can result in "greatly improved physical health and greatly improved emotional balance." she said. She stressed that the meditation activity is not oriented toward religion. Meditation, she said, can "enhance whatever spiritual practice you're already in." Tire day of activities, she said, arc geared to giving people "a day of being totally pampered " Il is .tn opportunity. Wilson said, for par­ ticipants to "take care of themselves all day long." I o register, send a check or money order lo 3487 Heath Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 or call 948-9066 include your telephone number it sou register by mail Group dis­ counts and gilt certificates arc available. The BISD offices arc located at 535 W. Woodlawn in Hastings dell on Woodlawn from Broadway if y ou're traveling north from (he downtown ) Commissioners on “asphalt field trip...” The County Road Commission funded a bus tour to an asphalt plant in Ft. Wayne. Ind. in hopes of easing Baltimore Township residents and other citizens fears about installing a similar plant in Barry County. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 2. 1996 What can be done to improve education? On Dec. 201 hosted a 3-hour morning radio talk show in Jackson. One of my guests on that show was Dr. Gary Wolfram of Hillsdale College, who is on the Michigan Board of Education. We both agreed that the key to a strong economic future for America, with more and better jobs, is capital investment. Capital investment takes two forms One is the investment in physical capital, such as machines and equipment, to increase workforce productivity. The other is invest­ ment in human capital — a well-educated workforce Improving the investment in physical capital can be accomplished by changing our tax laws. Improving investment in human capital through improved education is more difficult. Consider this: according to the latest Na­ tional Assessment results, only one third of high school seniors can read satisfactorily. One quarter of them are functionally illiterate. Only 16 percent were deemed ’‘proficient*’ in math. Is this because we don’t spend enough? In 1970, we spent $3,205 in inflation adjusted dollars per student on education. In 1993. we spent $6,224. During this period, SAT scores drppped about 35 points. We need to take a hard look at the fundamentals of our educa­ tional system and ask some tough questions of those who defend the status quo in education. These fundamentals include the public school monopoly, the federal role in education, and the need to restore discipline and character in our schools. Our primary provider of education is the public school Seven out of eight students at­ tend public schools. In Michigan our public Communication from Congressman y I NICK SMITH J Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones A schools arc funded by a combination of stale funding and local property taxes Most students do not have a choice of which school they attend. The result is something akin to a government-run monopoly. One alternative Dr. Wolfram and I discussed is Michigan's experiment with charter schools. These are schools that can be established by local and in­ termediate school districts, as well as public colleges and universities. The new question is whether we should experiment with tax dollars being given back to parents to spend on schools of their choice, including privately run schools. Many low cost, privately run schools have produced significantly better results than their publicly run counterparts. Next, we need to reexamine the role played by the federal government in education. Too often the federal government’s contribution of 5 percent of the total cost of K-12 education comes with bureaucratic mandates. Further, federal requirements often result in inefficient use of money at the local level. Some schools and some states like Virginia actually turn back federal education money because they deem it to be more trouble than it’s worth. Finally, as 1 speak to high school govern­ ment classes around the district. I appreciate the tremendous burden on teachers, who must face many students* needs for discipline and counseling m addition to their teaching duties. The teachers I’ve talked to agree that a suc­ cessful education starts in the home and ends with capable teachers who arc supported by the community. I’m convinced we need to increase our in­ vestment in human capital by improving education and training. But. how the money is spent needs to be decided by parents, teachers and local communities — not politicians and bureaucrats in Washington. Wn US- Sov’tyj; Wk up ib X5,000/ LETTERS from our readers : \ Assisted suicide leads to anarchy Dear editor: Imagine the following: Assisted suicide is legal in Michigan. We are in court and a man has been brought before a judge accused of going to a woman’s home, killing her and rob­ bing her However, his side of the story is a little dif­ ferent. He says she asked him to assist her in commuting suicide and the money he took was her payment for his help. Could he possibly be acquitted? I know you arc probably saying. “Oh. but there would b? lots of safeguards, that could never happen! But wail, assisted suicide is illegal in Michigan now. And yet Jack Kevorkian, who has as many medical creden­ tials as the murderer in my story, has been doiag basically the same thing and has walked scot free again and again. Think carefully on this issue. We may be holding the key that would unlock the door to complete anarchy. Heather Patrick Lake Odessa Letter was a call to repent To the editor: Perhaps the letter written to Justine McLean was not in judgment of her. rather it was a call ID repent, and to do so before God. God i« a God of life, not death. The letter was written for that purpose alone You 4ee we arc not right. God is! And it is He who makes us right before Him. Anne Endslly's letter of reply accused me of being unChrist like in my judging her, when the fact is my thoughts were based not on her outward appearance but the inward thoughts of her heart, which arc seen openly by God. Those thoughts are about killing un­ born babies, the elderly and less fortunate. 1 don’t claim to be perfect, only forgiven. Only by God’s grace am I a Christian, for I’ve failed Him when tested many a time. To in tum accuse my standing in Christ was a typical message sent by liberals. Never mind if what she said was true, she should be discredited for having said it. Abortion is a bad idea Dear editor: My name is Jody McDaniel and I am a eighth-grader al Columbia Junior High School in Irrigon. Orc. Our language arts class is writing letters to the editors of newspapers across the country in hopes of being published and this is why I am writing to you. I think abortion is a bad idea. If you are pregnant, and you don’t want the responsibili­ ty, you have an abortion. Then you are a murderer If you arc responsible to have sex. then you should be responsible to take care of a baby. Sincerely. Jody McDaniel FINANCIAL C I would personally invite Justine and Anne to the community prayer meetings the first Thursday of each month. Let's commit ourselves to the right thing together Joyce Kelly It’s the perfect opportunity for 4ih. 5th. and 6<h grade students lo demonstrate their artistic talents in pursuit of state and national prizes that include $2(MJ. $5(X>. Sl.tMMj. $2.(MN), and $5.(MMI U.S. Savings Bonds, and a trip to Washington. D C The contest deadline is February 7. 1997. It’s not only the rich who are getting richer Politicians would have us believe that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. However, this is not necessarily so. A recent paper by Dr. John Silva, chief economist of Zurich Kemper Investments, showed that most Americans move up the economic ladder A nine-year study divided households into five groups, or quintiles, by income. A statistical assessment based on tax return data found that only 14 percent of households in the lowest quintile were still there nine years later. And. of the taxpayers in the three lowest quintiles, one-third or fewer were still in the same quintile at the end of the nine*ycars. The other two-thirds or more had moved up. In fact, according to Dr Silva, more taxpayers moved from the bottom quin­ tile to the very top than the number who stayed in the bottom quintile. The focus of Dr. Silva’s writing was not on­ ly to follow income trends, but also to discover the reasons for class mobility in the United States. “In some countries, in­ dividuals can make money but still not move out of their social class." he says. Dr. Silva attributes this country’s success in rising income and class mobility to education and freedom. Our country was settled by peo­ ple looking for a better life for their children, and it has become customary for parents to in­ grain in their children desire to do better. Today, every child in the United States has the opportunity of a free education. Govern­ ment grants, student hums and scholarships make college a reality rather than a dream. Education is vital for those who wish to cam more and move up. Our country gives us the opportunity; our parents instill in us the in­ itiative to learn. Other countries may have more demanding and possibly better educational systems. For example, in Japan, children go lo school 220 days each year; in Germany. 243. In the United States, we typically require fewer than 200 days. However, few countries, regardless of academic excellence, offer the freedom that we have to market acquired skills. Our coun­ try gives us the freedom to advance in both in­ come and social class. Some of the more rigid societies, like those in Mexico or Iran, have suffered violent revolutions by people trapped in their positions. The freedom offered by our country allows today's Americans to be more mobile than ever before. Studies show that today’s college graduate will change careers three times dur­ ing his or her working years. Each change is typically a move upward in income and class. These are unique freedoms that many Americans take for granted. When political economists cite theories for unemployment and job insecurity, they first should consult their Office of Tax Analysis. U.S. Department of the Treasury. The numbers don’t support the theory that the poor are getting poorer. More and more taxpayers are exercising their freedom to increase their income and move up in social class. For contest information contact your school or write: National Student Poster Contest Savings Bonds Marketing Office Room 331 Department of the Treasury WjJiinrio>i.D.C 20226 - '■e. d.BONDS \ (Xlhlf. ncbkc of thi' pohlkalmti Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Otfice Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4622 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Otfice Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress 'k/'Lite. OfA, /I The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double spaced. Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yanxee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th SL. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ol Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. mat about a black language? Hastings BANNER A school board in California recently voted to recognize “Ebonics’*asan official do not understand. How do you fed about such recognition? I)n>otcd to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dtvnxxi ol J-Ad Graphcg Inc ’952 N Qroadwwy Haung*. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs ’raMlant Joyca Ryan Treasurer Fradanc Jacoba vea Praa>dont Stephan Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Baroara Gall Jason Carr CirxJy Smrt h Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habei Kathryn Sedye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Frday eatnto530pfr, Saturday 8 30 a m ■ Noon Scott Ommrn Jerry Johnson Cindy O’Neill Dan Buergo Subscription Rates: S25 per year n Barry County $27 per year adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Ardie ba am, Hastings: "I think there should be one basic language. We have a hard enough time communicating as it is, another language will only make it worse." Jim Clough, Hastings: 'if you live in America you should speak English.** Bob Lippert, Wayland: "Everyone’s entitled to free speech. However, I don’t think we havo to allow for alien cultures. English is our official language. This isn't doing anyone any benefit by allowing lower standards of * speech." Ron Clxek, Aletha, Kansas: It’s a poor way to integrate people into a society. What if Italian were to be recognized as a third language? It seems like a waste of time and money. I don’t think Czech should be recognized as an official language in America. This won't help blacks get ahead in society." Matt Dykstra, Hastings: "We should recognize and appreciate differences in dialect, but I don't think it's necessary lo have a different language designation." Mary King, Hastings: *1 have black children and grandchildren, and I was adamant they learn to speak English clearly. I think they need to know it all because so many people don't understand slang. I understand why they want this, but I don't think it does any good for the children.** �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 2, 1996 — Page 5 Area law enforcement looking at big changes for 1997 by Jason Carr Staff Writer Area law enforcement agencies were somewhat busier in 1996 than the year be­ fore and are looking ahead lo big changes in 1997 First Lieutenant Ron Neil, commander of the Michigan Slate Police post since Dec. 1993. will retire at the end of January , the Hastings City Police will mark it* last full year in the basement of City Hall and video arraignments will be installed al the Barry County Jail. As for the year just concluded. "1996 has been an extremely busy year." said Neil. He said th.* State Police is 1.000 com­ plaints ahe'sd of 1995. although some of that can be attributed to the post taking over cov­ erage of the far western townships of Thoinapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville and Prairieville townships, which in previous years were served by the Wayland post The State Police have recorded a 31 per­ cent increase in felony arrests, a 28 percent increase in misdemeanor arrests and an 89 percent increase in drunk driving arrests. Neil attributes some of the increase in drunk driv­ ing arrests to an increased focus on that of­ fense. including "special grants that were very focal lo the issue of drunk drivers and also I think our officers have done a much better job identi lying drunk drivers. He said the post is now at 17 road troopers and three road supervisors, an increase of one in both categories from the beginning of the year. The post will be adding two trooper/investigator positions Jan I. which will give the post a total of three follow-up officers. "That will make for more timely followup and more importantly, more successful fol­ lowup." said Neil. • Neil said he believes Barry County can be pleased with the cooperative attitude of area law enforcement agencies, citing as an ex­ ample the joint major crime task force put together by the post, the Barry County Sher­ iffs Department and the Hastings City Po­ lice. which allows the three agencies to draw quickly on each other for assistance Two de­ tectives arc put on a major case, such as the recenr armed robbery in Maple Grove Town­ ship. without needing a lot of phone calls and is "a specdiei way of getting investiga­ tors to the scene to do followup." He cites .is a high point of 1996. re-estab­ lishing the Silent Observer program, which he called, "very beneficial for law- enforce me nt." State Police cars also will be outfitted with mobile data terminals. "It allows us to do our jobs a little bit better and hopefully a little bit faster." Neil said He said the biggest activity he has noticed in the past year has been breaking and enter­ ing. but added that it seems to have been that way throughout his 25-year law enforcement career. "! feel very gtxxi about where we in law enforcement are at.” said Neil. "1 think we're doing exactly what we re asked to do." He concluded that the troopers al the Hast­ ings post aie some of the most qualified, well-trained officers he has worked with, "who arc working diligently lo provide ser­ vices the public demands and has a right to demand." Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver said the city police has handled about 100 more incidents than 1995. "1 think this probably indicates the general crime trend is consistent with the stale and the country ...Il looks like incidents are up. but the general trend is down for serious crime." he said. Compared to 1995. criminal sexual con­ duct offenses arc down three (13 to 16). while felonious assaults arc down one (12 to 13). Larcenies, damage lo property and drunk driving are all down significantly. "1 think one of our major accomplish­ ments was getting the DARE car up and running with the donations of labor and money. We were really pleased to sec that come together." said Sarver. He said the biggest open crimes for the city arc two recent break-ins al the True Value power equipment store on East Stale Street and the Dr Daniel Gole Dentistry of­ fice on Woodlawn Avenue. In both cases, extensive amounts of property were taken. Sarver said, adding that rewards arc available in both cases. He said the police department is looking forward lo its last full year before it and other city offices move to the current site of MainStrcct Savings Bank. Gordon Johncock charged with three counts of violence Two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Gordon Johncock was arraigned Dec. 19 on charges of aggravated assault, assault and battery and domestic violence. The aggravated assault charge was re­ quested by the Stale Police post in Hastings in November, while the assault and battery and domestic violence charges stem from a Dec. 2 incident when Barry County Sheriffs deputies were dispatched to a home in the 5000 block of Coals Grove Road in Wood­ land Township When deputies arrived. Johncock had left the scene, but returned shortly after* aid A 43-year-old victim told deputies that she heard a knock about 9 p.m on the door of a home she rents. She said she knew it was Johncock and didn't want to answer the door, but when he knocked a second time, she went to the door to sec what he wanted. She told deputies when she opened the door. Johncock barged into the home. The 55-ycarold male the victim rents the home from was seated at a kitchen table and Johncock al­ Sarver said. We're really anticipating that move and think it will do more for citizen contacts with officers." He said it will be particular!) good lor elderly and disabled people who nia\ be unable to maneuver stairs He said the department is kxikmg to start a neighborhood watch program and expand the community policing program, both of which arc geared to having citizens watch their communities. COURT NEWS • James E. Messer. 30. of Baltic Creek, was given probation after he pleaded guilty in District Court earlier this month to at­ tempted larceny in a building In exchange for his plea, a charge of larceny in a building was dismissed. Crowley said Messer "perhaps was not dealt the best cards in life" in terms of parental supervision and is now "drifting through life." Messer's attorney. David Kuzava, said Messer's mother had moved out of the house they co-owned. He said Messer was unem­ ployed and trying to make repairs and pay back taxes on the house which led him to take items that belonged to his mother and sell them at a pawn shop. "He could have put up a smoke screen...but that's not what he's doing," Kuzava said. “He recognizes those items be­ longed to her and it was wrong of him to take them...! don't know that this offense is so severe it requires jail time." In imposing sentence. Fisher said it was possible to view this case as a civil dispute where Messer was owed compensation, but went about collecting it the wrong way. He sentenced Messer to 12 probation. $180 in costs to paid at a rate of $20 per month and ordered him to attend substance abuse coun­ seling. "I've given you the opportunity to stay out of jail, Mr. Messer." he said. "I hope you take advantage of it." Silent Observer Call the Hastings BANNER * 948-8051 ( Uttikoii\ HAPPY AD ETHEL: HAPPY "35" BIRTHDAY? GOTCHA’ LOVE. MAL’DE Mubdt lldlth \ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong ?olor, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. 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Play Michigan's dating game; 1-800-ROM ANCE, extf4947 HASTINGS Varsity Jackets blue & gold school logo design items now on sale at: Mid-Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear & Tanning Salon ■ 21 E Oirted Mot 616-623-8340 early January Ford said this will allow the department to put about one-third more offi­ cers on the road. The department is also trying a cost-cut­ ting measure with its patrol cars, he said. Normally, the Sheriffs Department will pur­ chase new patrol cars each year and rotate the two oldest out of service. This year, the de­ partment is only purchasing one car and tak­ ing advantage of a Chevrolet factory-spon­ sored re-conditioning program The two old­ est cars will have completely rebuilt en­ gines. transmissions, front end suspensions, electrical drive trains, and brake Ford said essentially the department gels back its old patrol cars put on lop of a new car. "so it's like we're getting three new cars for the price of two." Video arraignment is expected to be in place, "hopefully by February." said Ford. With this system, prisoners at the jail will appear before a video hookup in a room al the jail, rather than be transported lo court as they arc now. With transport unnecessary, "hopefully that will free up a day car" for pa­ trol, he said. Like the Slate Police, the Sheriffs De­ partment will be adding mobile data termi­ nals to its patrol cars in 1997. The terminals were designed as mobile Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) terminals, where officers could check on drivers licenses and license plates without having to use ra­ dio traffic. The Sheriffs Department termi­ nals also will allow officers to write reports from their cars and talk car to car without us­ ing radio. The terminals will also print out one traffic ticket for violators, while down­ loading copies into a disk, meaning officers will not have lo carry books of carbon pa­ pers and tickets. "Probably the greatest thing about these terminals is radio traffic is cut by half, or up to two-thirds." said Ford. The reduction in radio traffic will free up dispatchers to listen more closely lo 911 calls, and allow officers to process more cars and people in their pa­ trol areas, because they will not have to come back to the department early to write reports. "I really wish I was a road officer when this was coming on line." he said. "It's probably one of the greatest advancements for law enforcement since the portable ra­ dio." legedly went into the kitchen and began to slap him around. The man and woman both told deputies Johncock struck the male vic­ tim twice in the head, causing a hemotoma on the cornea of the victim's left eye The female victim told deputies Johncock has an assault charge pending from October, but he had never physically abused her Johncock told deputies he had gone to the home to pick up some income tax records and couldn't remember what happened after he arrived at the house. He told deputies he did yell al the male victim, but denied any physical altercation. Circuit court records show both victims had taken out personal protection orders against Johncock. but the female victim de­ cided to rescind her order Dec. 16 Her re­ quest was approved (he next day. On Dec. 16. Johncock filed a motion for a hearing on the second order. That hearing is scheduled for Jan. 9. Johncock is scheduled for a pre-trial con­ ference Jan. 15 Banner CLASSIFIEDS W/v< "Generally we find that if crime doesn't touch you in your neighborhood." residents tend to be less organized he said Sarver said he doesn't foresee changes in the m . .her of officers for next year. He said the u»ARE. reserve officer, bike patrol and officer training programs all will be contin­ ued He cited as a continuing problem domestic abuse, adding that a new part-time assistant prosecutor will be working in Barry and Eaton counties dealing only with persona) protection orders and domestic abuse. He said Hastings police officers have been receiving training about what to put into domestic abuse reports and trying to gel statements al the scene before the victims start to blame themselves. "I think [1996) has been excellent." is how Barry County Undersheriff Don Ford views the past year. He cites the new contract with the deputies, getting a go-ahead for expansion of the jail and "fresh blood" from new officers as points showing 1996 to have been "a year of good things. "Steve [DeBoer] a’.d I are settling in and aren't quite as surprised as we used to be." Ford says of his and Sheriff DeBoer's second full year in their positions. He also believes the conclusion of the three-candidate election for sheriff to be good now that officers "now know what’s going to happen over the next four years." Fhc Sheriffs Department projected a total of 117 felony arrests and 425 misdemeanor arrests for the year, up from 1995. However, total complaints are down for year, but Ford says part of the reason is because previously complaint numbers were issued whenever a patrol car was sent out. In some cases such as cars in a ditch or other suspicious situa­ tions. an officer may have arrived on the scene only to find the car or situation gone. Around the beginning of 1996. the depart­ ment changed this procedure whereby an of­ ficer would radio back from a ongoing situa­ tion saying he needed a complaint number. The department lost three road officers in 1996 — one to retirement and two lo Kent County. One position has been filled and other two were to be filled after the first of the year. In addition, the department will gain a new road officer Jan. 6 through a "Cops Fast" grant. The department also will be going to 10-hour shifts, beginning in FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTA­ TIVE position available at our main office in Hastings. Performs new accounts and customer service functions. This position requires excellent inter­ personal skills and sala abili­ ties, as well as, profecicncy in the secretarial area. PC experi­ ence will be helpful. Applica­ tions arc now being accepted at Hastings City Bank personnel office. 150 W. Court St.. Hast ings, MI 49058. MF. 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I ( PrrfuLil V an Lirh -« ■ 1. ■ (.•siKintul TdLl -J. -4 i <i« t ar-. 4> w liA POLICE BEAT It * a thin I Hu- bvtwvvn having a healths hubs and a Kiln that's Mck. Halt Like the rok. Itwxj'rv Two confess to area break-in are — tfettun* prcn.it.il c.irc carlv YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Two men have confessed to a breaking and entering of the Ace Hardware Store on Gun Lake Road. State Police officers report. The stolen property, worth approximately $3,000. was recovered by officers. The suspects are now in the Barry County Jail, and their names are being withheld pending i* rhe huh imp xrant stepyou arraignment. pregaint— «< even think vow can take Call 1-800-11 1-2229. We II pin vxi in touch with the many x-rv ice* available to you. The call b tree .mJ it» cixnplctclv Cixitidenfi.il. lit \lcnioriaiti IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Ruth Converse who passed away four years ago December 29, 1992. We miss you very much. Love Your sister Jennie Hause & Family contributed to Barry County United Way through their State Employees Combined Campaign. Pictured, standing, from left to right are Inez Warren, David Salazar, Larry Benedict, Tom Katsul, Jack Shay, Tom Peck and Paul Watson. Seated are Albert Pacheco, Roberta Thompson, Tim Smith and Louis Peets III. Not pictured are Frank Schutz, Glenn Powers, Gilbert Tate, John Kaechele and Darrell Grinnell. Nashville man held in stolen car NASHVILLE — Michigan State Police troopers arrested Daniel J. Myers. 31. of Nashville. Christmas afternoon as part of a stolen vehicle investigation. Troopers, following foot tracks in the snow, determined Myers to be the suspect. They said Myers led them on a foot chase within the village limits. Troopers were assisted in the chase by bystanders. Myers was arraigned on charges of receiving and concealing stolen property, and resisting and obstructing an officer. He is now in the Barry County Jail. Further investigation has been turned over to the Nashville Police Department (Jet Prenatal Care Eirk Call 1-MXM11-2220 Confidential TjiC t invoj Yourself So Yoh t xdi o/ Y'Ht ILibv. No injuries in 3-car accident HASTINGS — A Woodland woman was cited for hazardous driving in a three-car accident Christmas Eve morning. Hastings City Police said Nancy M. Hcrzcl. 51. was westbound on East Stale Road when she attempted lo stop at the intersection with North Michigan Avenue. Police said Hcrzcl told them she attempted to stop, but fell her speed was too fast to do so safely, and her car started to slide Hcrzel's vehicle went into the intersection and a hit a northbound vehicle driven by Helen J. MacKay. 52. of Hastings. , MacKay told police after she was hit. her car spun to the left and a hit a southbound car driven by Rcnae S. Gutchess. 18. of Hastings. MacKay said her car and the Gulchcss vehicle separated and she went back into the northbound lane No injuries resulted from the accident �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 2. 1996 Hastings library ups fees The Hastings Public Library has raised the annual lee lor non-resident family cards from $45 lo $50. effective Jan I The term non-resident refers to someone who docs not own or rent property in the city of Hastings or Rutland Charter Town­ ship. Hastings Public Library is funded locally by tax money from residents of Hastings or Rutland Charier Township. Residents from other townships in Barry County contribute to the support of libraries in their areas, de­ pending on arrangements made by their township officials. These townships include Assyria. Baltimore. Barry. Carlton. Castle­ ton. Hastings Charter. Hope. Irving. John­ stown. Maple Grove. Orangeville. Pramcvillc. Thomapple. Woodland and Yan­ kee Springs. Geraldine Jeri" McComb Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmaycr said the increase was necessary be­ cause the library is trying to keep the cost taxpayers pay in Hastings and Rutland for library service equal to that paid in library card fees by non-residents. Schondelmayer said a study was made some years ago by the library board lo determine what the average cost was to a Hastings or Rutland resident for library taxes. Al the time the study was done, she said, the non-resident fee was $10 a year. After the study, the fee was raised to $35. and in sub­ sequent years to $40 and then $45. "We're trying to make it as equitable as we can,” she said. "We don’t feel it's right to charge people who arc not paying taxes any less than the people who arc paying the taxes." FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. .309 at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her nng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Service 10:30. Wednesday 6 p.m Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices B«Me classes 10 a m . Wor­ thy II am. Evening Service* 6 p.m Wednesday BiMe Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cotrz*poodence Course CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m . Wor­ ship 11.00 a m . Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand Si . Hastings. Pastor David Burgel!. 948-M90 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p m . Thursday Bink Study 7 p m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail* WELCOME CORNERS V N I T E D METHODIST CHURCH. 31V N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 36’ -4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 WOR­ SHIP SERVICES Sunday. 9 00 am Re* Ken Vaughl. 11:00 a m Rev Carl Litchfield. SUN DAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m fix all age* NEW' beginning January 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MAT TERS Adult classes. Gaining Per sonal Financial Freedom. Founda itonal Doctnncs of Faith. Th» Mi.uh Prophets-Calling God's Pro pie Back To God. Building Lovin} Relationships »rth your Spouse Children and Friends Join us lot the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mondavs 6 30-8 00 p.m. BIBLE STUDS Sunday. 5 00pm at IM E Braodssay. Woodland iLaubaugh residencei and Wednes­ day .5 15pm at the Hidden Valley Cianmunity Center Community Break last the third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering You arc invited and welcome CHURCH of THE N AZARENE. 1716 North Brand way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Service* 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even mg Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Service* for Adults. Teen* and Children PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m . Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm. Wednesday AWANA 6:30-8 00 p m <3 yr. old through 6th grade) Saturday* 7-9 p.m Teen Censer 7-12th grade* HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rood. Hastings. Mich James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m., classes for all age* Morning Worship 10-45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 pm Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. art: Rainbows or J.J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings, Ml 49058. "Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekday* or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Ma** 10:00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 We*i Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.. Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH, (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd. I mile East of Hasting* Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Service* — 9:45 a.m . Bible Classe* for all age*. 10 40 a.m. Morning Worship Thursday 7:30 p m. Prayer and Bi Ne Study - Sharing your Faith. 5:30 p.m. youth meeting with Youth with a Message" 945-9224. 6:30 p m Bible study for ail THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday children's church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meet* Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for al) services. Bring the whole family ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH meeting at 502 E. Bond St (Hasting* Church of God building). 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday*. 1928 prayer book used at all *ervice* For more infor­ mation call 948 9327 or Re* Deacon David Husiwick at 948-2101 St Andrew * is a part of the Independeni Anglican Church Canada Synod NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Claries Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mas* 9:30 a.m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Pastor Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Wekh. Minister of Music Morning Wor­ ship 9:45 and 11:00 am. Sunday School. 9 45 and 11:00 a m for children and adult* Family Hour 6 00 p.m Sunday evening Mon­ day 1st Monday of the month. Mom's Time Out Wednesday: Sr. High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana al 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer at 7:00 p.m. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women Bi­ ble Study. Women* Bible Study Call church office for more infor­ mation. 948-8004 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Slate Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wonhip. 5:00 p.m Teem. 6 00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults 'Kid* Alive” or age* 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day - 9:00 a m Senior Adult Bible Study, 10.00a.m. Young Adult Bi­ ble Study; 6:30 p.m. Kid’s Quizz­ ing; 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer tn Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 80S S. Jefferson Father Chj-ies Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Maiue* 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confession* Saturday 4:00-4:30 Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.. Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 south at M-79 Larry Hubley. pastor. Church pboM 945-4995 Office hrs Wed /Thur. 9:00 a.m. lo 12 noon. Kathy Cotani, choir director Sun­ day 9:30 a m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Service. Wednesday. 6:45 p.m. Wanors (Grades K-6). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 (Grades 7-12). Thrrsday. 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton, Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Jan 5 - 8:00 & 10:45 Holy Cummumon. 9:30 Sunday School, (all ages) Thursday. Jan 2 — 8:00 AA Saturday. Jan 4 — 8:00 NA. Monday. Jan. 6 — 7:00 Brother* of Grace Tuesday. Jan MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hasting* and Laks Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTING* BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY -Prescriptions- — 118 S. Jefferson — 9453429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan 7-700 Shepherding Comm. Wednesday. Jan 8 — 10:00 Wordwatchers; 7 (M) Sarah Circle HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pa*tor Sally C Keller. Director of Chnstun Education Becky Oexler. Program/You'h Director Thursday. Jan. 2 — 9:30 a.m. Circle <2. Senior High Classroom. Sunday. Jan. 5 — 9:30 and 11 00 Morning Worship; (9:30 Service is broadcast o-’cr WBCH AM-FM) Nursery t* p-ivided dur­ ing both services ''The Night the Animal* Sang " will be presented during both Services today 9.50 am Church School for all age*. 10:30 a.m Coffee Hour. 11:50 a.m. Children's Church. See church bulletin for PYF time* Tuesday. Jan. 7— 9:30 a.m Lydia Circle. Church Lounge. 7 :15 p m Eileen Circle. Church Lounge HASTINGS The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS - Lura I. Neuman, age 80 of Hastings, passed away Sunday December 29, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Neuman was born on May 6, 1916 in Hastings, the daughter of John and Irma (Yarger) Francisco She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1934 from Hastings High School. She lived in sever­ al communities before returning to the Hast­ ings area in 1954. She was married lo Charles A. Neuman on November 5, 1972. She was employed tn area restaurants for many years and as bookkeeper for the former “Francisco Farm Implement Sales" in Hast­ ings, retiring in 1972. She was a member of the Hastings order of Eastern Star 87 and was an avid bingo player. Mrs. Neuman was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leslie Campbell in 1964; husband, Charles Neuman in 1996; two brothers, Lynn and Perry Francisco; two sisters. Leona Collins and Lois Hecker. She is survived by her three sons, Frank (Linda) Campbell of Hastings, Jim (Nancy) Campbell of Hastings, Tom Campbell of Hast­ ings; one daughter, Linda (Denny) Allen of Douglas; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three brothers, Loren Francisco of Hastings, Robert (Thelma) Francisco of Hastings, Jack (Mary) Francisco of Hastings; one sister-in-law, Thelma Francisco of Hastings. Funeral services were held Tuesday Decem­ ber 31, 1996 at The Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kent Keller officiated. Burial took place at Robins Cemetery in Yankee Spring Township of Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, Heart Association or charity of ones choice. er of Faith Assembley of God officiated. Interment was at Banfield Cementery, Johnstown Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice Care of Calhoun County. Arthritis Foundation or American Diabetes Association. UNION CITY - Aivah F. Johnson, age 93, of Union City, passed away on December 24, 1996 at the Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater following a lengthy illness. Mr. Johnson was bom on May 27, 1903 in Johnstown Township, the son of Orin and Mary (Reimer) Johnson. He married Daisy Inez Murphy on April 8, 1927 in Banfield and she preceded him in death on January 11, 1992. He was raised in Barry County. He fanned and sheared sheep in Barry County until his retirement in 1962 when he then moved to Union City. He was a member of Barry County Farm Bureau and former 4-H leader in Barry County and superintendent of livestock at the Barry County Fair. He was well known for his donk­ ey teams that he showed at the Barry County Fairs and city parades and he won numerous awards with his donkeys. He was a member of the Banfield Methodist Church and attended the United Methodist Church in Union City. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Lois Westbeer-White; granddaugh­ ter, Suzanne Johnson; two brothers, Fred and Joseph Johnson. He is survived by one son, Robert (Barbara) Johnson of Union Qty; three daughters, Katherine Wilamowski of Marshall, Donna Nowicki of Holland, Marilyn (Peter) Ellena of Laming .twenty-six grandchildren; fifty-three great-grandchildren and several great-great­ grandchildren; one sister, Mabie Tack of Battle Creek. Services celebrating the life of Aivah F. Johnson were held Friday, December 27,1996 at the Putnam Funeral Home in Union City with Reverend David W. Meister officiating. I n ferment took place al the B anrield Ce met ery in Johnstown Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Lawn Patients Activity Find or the charity of your choice. William D. HubbellJr. p.m. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. FIRST HASTINGS - William D. Hubbell. Jr., age 70, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, December 25. 1996 at Blodgett Memorial Center in Grand Rapids. Mr. Hubbell was born on March 1, 1926 in Hastings, the son of William D. and Gladys (Wolcott) Hubbell. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hast­ ings schools and graduated from Hastings High School. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United Stales Navy. He was married to Donna J. Polhemus on February 7. 1948. He was employed with Consumers Power Company for thirty-five years and retired in 1985 as Area Manager. He wu a member of Hastings Country Cub, former member of Hastings Lions Club, Rotary Cub and Moose Lodge. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing. • He was preceded in death by his parents; half-sister, June Pe ike and half-brother, Victor Mead. He survived by his wife, Donna; three sons, William J. Hubbel of Hastings, Stephen (Deborah) Hubbell of Grosse Point Woods, and Charles Hubbell of Hastings; five grand­ children; one great-grandaughter; two sisters, Ardith Baum of Hastings and Geneva Dodson or Fort Collins, Colorado; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 27,1996 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor. Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM at 10.30 a.m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m. with child care for infant* and toddlers thru age 4, and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. Ml-HI Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p.m ; Senior Hi Youth Felfvwship — 5 30 pm. WEDNESDAYS Family N-ght Light Meal. Bible Study. KmF »ctiviues starting 6:00 p.m ,-irsi Wednesday of month is Game Night. Tuesday. Dec 24 — Two Chnstmas Eve Candlelight Ser­ vices. 7 and II p.m Thursday. Dec 26 — Red Cross Blood Drive. I 00 to 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 — Worship message by Margaret Hollenbeck Thursday. Jan 2 — Community Prayer Service 12 15 p.m in sanctuary Monday. Jan 6 — Epiphany Breakfast open to puNK 9 30 a m. — speaker Nkib Guy - call 945-9574 for reservations Lura 1. Neuman BEDFORD - Mrs. Geraldine "Jeri" Me Comb (Tripp), age 64. pxssed away on Satur­ day, December 28, 1996 at Borgess Medical Center. Geraldine had been in failing health since Feb. 1996. Mrs. Me Comb was born May 8, 1932 in Battle Creek the daughter of Charles M. Tripp and Dorthy (Bennett) Tripp. She had attended Springfield schools and received her GED from Springfield High Schoo!. She was married to Thomas R. Me Comb August 23,1947 in Marshall. She was bom and raised tn Battle Creek, the family moved from Battle Creek to the Banfield area in 1954 She and her husband had wintered in Hudson, Flor­ ida since 1990. Mrs. Me Comb had worked as a clerk at the Banfield General Store for 10 years, and at Halsteads grocery and filling station as a clerk for 15 years, retiring in 1982. The rest of her life she had been a devoted mother and housewife. She loved her family and home. Everyone either called her "NaNa” or “Jeri”. She enjoyed raising vegetables and tending her flower gardens, she enjoyed cooking and trying out new receipes. She loved dining out with her family, shopping with her daughters, reading particularly The Bible, watching the birds, hummingbirds, and deer from her kitchen window. She enjoyed going to Florida and having her family visit she and her husband while in Florida. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dororthy (Bennett) Tripp; f.'ther, Charles M. Tripp; one brother, Alien Martin Tripp; one sister, Phyllis Dorothy Deschner. She is survived by her husband, Thomas R. Me Comb of Bedford; two daughters, Cather­ ine R. (David L) Roe of Augusta, and Susan D. Harvath of Kalamazoo; one sister, Kristenna Raymond of Battle Creek; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at the Bachman Funeral Chapel, Battle Creek. Pastor Roger W. Kimer- During this holiday season... be a responsible part)’ host. See that your guests have a good lime and arrive home safely. |Beth Irene (Helrigel) Wester j MIDDLEVILLE - Beth Irene (Helrigel) Wester, age 47, passed away Saturday, Decem­ ber 21, 1996, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the home of her Mother Lots and Stepfather Richard Seppanen of Alto. Mrs. Wester was bom on September 18, 1949 in Hastings, the daughter of Raymood Helrigel and Lois A. Nagel Seppanen. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thronapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1967. She was married to William K. Wester May 4, 1975. Beth was a gifted and talented artist who loved nature deeply. She had a warm and caring disposition and pursued excellence in her work. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wester, father, Raymond Helrigel and father-in-law, Henry Wester. She is survived by her children, Liu (Rick) Evilsizer of Dutton and Scott Mugridge of Hastings; two grandchildren; her mother Lois and step-father Richard Seppanen of Alto; two sisters, Jody (Gary) Pratt of Wayland and Lynn Summers (Ken) Vander Car of Lansing; grand­ father, Ben Nagel of Hastings; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Mabie Wester of Middleville; brother-in-law, Dwight Wester; sister-in-law, Gloria Millerins and step-mother, Lila Helrige. Funeral services were held Monday, Decem­ ber 23,1996 at 1:00 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Rev. Bryan Schneider-Tbomas officiated. Interment took place at the Irving Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids or Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. |___________ Lewis Arlie Endsley |Aivah F. Johnson |Hazel L. Peck| HASTINGS - Hazel L. Peck, age 75, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, December 27, 1996 at her residence. Mrs. Peck was born on January 8,1921, the daughter of Paul and Gladys (Olner) Bryant. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools and graduated in 1939 from Hastings High School. She was married to Phillip R. Peck on G .ober 8, 1943 and they lived in Ann Arbor for many years before returning to Hastings in 1974 re-establishing her hometown ties. She was employed as a Medical Technician all her working life in Doctor’s offices, labor­ atories, hospitals and nursing homes. Mrs. Peck attended the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church and was involved with many community organizations. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Phillip on December 4,1972; sisters, Norma Stubbs and Anne Bryant. She is survived by three daughters, Melinda Robb of Jackson, Susan Ray of Ann Arbor and Susan Hickey of Chelsea; two sons, Patrick Peck of Ann Arbor and Russell Peck of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; one greatgrandaughter; sister, Mary Herrell of Mexico, Indiana. There will be no visitations. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 1997 at 12:00 noon at Welcome Comers United Methodist Church with Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial will take place at the Dexter Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Corners United Methodist Church, Barry Community Hospice or charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | | HASTINGS - Lewis Arlie Endsley passed away on Friday, December 27, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Endsley wu bora on November 16, 1921 in Hastings the son of Artie J. and Mabie C. (Eaton) Endsley. Mr. Endsley farmed and was a heavy equip­ ment operator. He wu also employed for 19 yean at Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville where he retired in 1984. Since his retirement he has mowed the lawn and been the handyman at Camp Michawana. He served with the U.S. Army-Air Force in the South Pacific during W.W.n He married Maria Arens on December 14, 1946. The couple just celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a family dinner He loved fishing, antique tractors and Prair­ ieville Fann Days. Mr. Endsley was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Donald Endsley in 1944 and James Endsley in 1980. He is survived by his wife, Maria; one son, 5ew»s R. Endsley of Hastings; one grandson, Dooovan Lee Endsley of Hastings; three sisters, Nyla (Harland) Nye, Nadine (Donald) Keech, Mary Ann (Rki.ard) Landon all of Hastings; four brothers, Arnold (Lucille) Endsley of Hickory Comers, Walter (Jean Endsley of Hastings, Arlie (Delores) Endsley of E. Leroy, Frank (Coleene) Endsley of Hast­ ings; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesdzy Decem­ ber 31,1996 at the Williams Funeral Home with Robert Barnes of Michawana officiating. Burial took place at the Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may me made to Camp Michawana. I Merlin L Buhl| HASTINGS - Merlin L. Buhl, age 63, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, December 23,1996 at Blodgett Memorial Center in Grand Rapids. Mr. Buhl wu boro on June 28, 1933 in Lincoln Park, the son of Reverend Wesley and Helen (Jennings) Buhl. Mr. Buhl's father being a Free Methodist Pastor, he wu reared in numerous communi­ ties and attended several schools and graduated in 1953 from Spring Arbor High School and went on to attend one year at Spring Arbor Junior College and moved to Hastings in 1953 where his father pastored the local Free Methodist Church. He was married to Doreen E. Mead on August 13,1954 where they subsequently lived in Hastings, Muskegon and Phoenix, Arizona before returning to Hastings in 1963. Mr. Buhl owned "Buhl’s Electric Services" in Hastings for twenty-seven years until 1990. He was al so employed for six years as an Elec­ trician for Buskirk Lumber Company in Free­ port and from 1984 until the present as lead Electrician for the Stowe-Davis Steelcue Company in Grand Rapids. He was a member of Hastings Church of the Nazarene, long time church Board metuber and twenty-seven years as the Sound Engineer for the Church. Mr. Buhl was a devoted husband, fattier, grandfather, friend and a faithful man of God. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother. Reverend Dale Buhl; sister, Dorothy Buhl. He is survived by his wife, Doreen; one daughter, Valeria (Richard) Campbell of Hast­ ings; one son. Merlin R. (Theresa) Buhl of Holland; seven grandchildren; one sister, Lucille Curtiss of Grand Rapids; one aunt, Esther Buhl of Hastings; five brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 27. 1996 at Hastings Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Randall K. Hartman and Reverend Richard L. Secor officiating. Interment took plate in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Merlin L. Buhl memorial fund for the Church sound system. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 2, 1996 — Page 7 School to Work programs continue to grow by Mary Warner Staff Writer Solmes-Dipert united in marriage Julianna Martha Solmes and Kale Robert Dtpert were united in marriage on Oct. 5. 1996. Pastor Jeff Arnett performed the ceremony at Thomapple Valley Church in Hastings. Parents of the couple are Ron and Marcia Solmes of Hastings and Dave and Barb Dipert of Nashville. Maid of honor was Jennifer Conrad. Bridesmaids were Deneen Huff and Renat Apaey. all fnends of the bride Best man was Mike Trowbridge, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Jeremy Smith, friend of the groom and Nate Dipert. brother of the groom. Flower girt and nngbearer were Samantha and Ricky Sherk, friends of the families. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Dan and Diane Dipert. uncle and aunt of the groom. Ushers were Russell and Ronnie Solmes. brothers of the bnde Pianist was Joy McHale, aunt of the bride Tammy Jo Richardson sang "The Rose" and "Stand By Me.” Guest book attendant was Mindy Stark, cousin of the groom. The reception was held at the Democratic Hall. The couple honeymooned in Grandville and reside in Vermontville. GIRL, Haley Kaye Cooley bom at Butter­ worth Hospital on Dec. 14. 1996 at 7:35 a.m. to Andy Cooley and Mandy Hoffman of Freeport. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs and 19^4 in­ ches long. \\/olunteers 7 NEEDED! Volunteer Needs for the Barry County Family Independence Agency Urgent need for drivers for FIA clients An elderly woman needs medical attention and has located a doctor who will accept her Medicaid card, but the doctor is 20 miles away She has no phone or access to a car. Another woman also with no phone or cars has problems with mental illness and needs rides from her home to out-of-counry medical and psychiatric evaluations. Sull another woman must get a ride into the FIA to apply for roof repair before winter sets in. Drivers to assist these special needs and others like them are badly needed immediate­ ly in our transportation project. If you are willing to help and want to sign up. call Jackie McKinney. Volunteer Administrative Assis­ tant. at (616) 948-3251 Mileage reimburse­ ment is available WU) you be a their friend! — An elderly lady sits in her home No one has called or come to visit for a long while and she is lone­ ly. An incapacitated man sits m his wheelchair waiting for someone to call him on the phone or visit. A new project. Friendly Visitor, is seeking solutions to these kinds of needs, and we really need you to spend 1-2 hours a week as a friend to an isolated, lonely, or in­ capacitated individual Contact Carl Schray. Project Coordinator at (6)6) 948-3257 to gel more details on this great opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. In a crisis situation or when times are tight... The "Donation Station” can help! — One young woman who is expecting a baby soon needs a crib and a chest of drawers. Another family using a picnic cooler to keep their food cold now needs a refrigerator. A person or family who was homeless finds a house but needs furniture to make it a home Many people like these and others have needs like this and have no way to cover the cost of these items. Our Crisis Needs Center ("Donation Station") provides the resources for these requests. We must add to our inven­ tory of usable household items so we can lend a hand. Those things you no longer need will help your less fortunate friends and neighbors Call the Crists Needs Center at (616) 948-3251. Questions about or to volunteer for these and ocher volunteer projects can also be directed to. Randy J Baxter. Volunteer Ser­ vices Supervisor. (616) 948-3211. Watch for needs news about other projects in the future. The Barry County School io Work pro­ gram continues to expand, with the goal be­ ing for students in Hastings and Delton to have the opportunity to explore vocations in 11 general groupings. Job exploration will be through participa­ tion in such things as job shadowing, job mentonng. employer-sponsored training, in­ school career exploration and career presenta­ tions to students by area employers, accord­ ing :o Tom Mohler, superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District. Mohler updated Hastings School Board members at their last meeting on the School to Work program. A written report given to board members listed the 11 general career areas targeted by School to Work. They in­ clude agribusiness, business and office, communications and media, construction, fine arts and humanities, health, manufactur­ ing, marketing, science and technology, transportation and service. The career areas arc called "general career clusters." Thus far. program participants have been able to develop a manufacturing cluster and health cluster. High School counselor Sheree Newell told board members that 30 students last year and 50 students this year participated in the initial phase ol the School to Work manufacturing project, which is an informational open house pro­ vided by manufacturers in the county. Out of the 50 students who attended the open house this year, she said. 35 partici­ pated in tours of area manufacturers After the tours, students were able to set up job shadowing, mentoring, training, or other activities with the manufacturers. Such activities help students determine what job skills are necessary for various positions and helps them decide what type of vocation tlscy are interested in. . Students will also develop portfolios of their work that they can show potential em­ ployees, and participate in seminars where they will learn such things as interview skills ?nd how to write a resume. The project will culminate next spring with job interview’s. This year 22 students will participate in the interview process. Newell said. Last year four students were of­ fered jobs after going through the interview process, and since then one of the four has received a promotion. Newell said. The manufacturing vocational exploration pro­ gram is available to juniors and seniors. Mohler said after the board meeting that the manufacturing cluster is "in its adoles­ cence," while the health cluster is "in its in­ fancy" With both the manufacturing cluster and health cluster, the School to Work program is building on former partnerships that ex­ isted between the schools and Pennock Hos­ pital. Viking Corp.. EW. Bliss, and Flcxfab Horizons Intemnional. In the health cluster, the Pennock partner­ ship is being expanded to include job site tours, job shadowing opportunities, and some paid and non-paid work experience. Other health care providers are also being en­ listed to giv< students more school to work opportunities. In the written update of School to Work given to board members, a number of pro­ jects were listed as being either under way or in the process of bcirj developed. Along with the manufacturing and health care projects. School to Work participants are working to get the word out about the program to parents, members of the com­ munity. and employers. School to Work members have given and will continue lo give presentations to area organizations and to make reports at regional, slate, and federal School to Work conferences. A data base is being created ol county em­ ployers who will be categorized based on their interest in providing career presenta­ tions al schools, job shadowing/mentonng. or other work-based experiences. Data about students, such as what their career prefer­ ences arc. whether they desire a part-time job. and whether they're interested in addi­ tional education and/or training, will also be entered The School to Work project will also in­ clude a career interest survey of ninth graders which will assist the students in fixusing on where their career abilities lie and in develop­ ing career preferences Mini-grants have also been set up for K12 teachers in Delton and Hastings to pro­ mote the integration of academic and voca­ tional learning. The mini-grants focus on re­ ducing barriers between academic and voca­ tional learning. Mohler said a mini-grant last year enabled a group of business people, community leaders, and educators to visit Kalamazoo County's Education for Employment pro­ gram. which offers students on-site voca­ tional and technical instruction at various businesses, such as the Radisson Hotel and Borgess and Bronson hospitals. Another mini-grant helped create additional School to Work opportunities for the handicapped. Also this year, the School to Work pro­ gram is expanding career awareness in stu­ dents in the elementaries with a puppet pre­ sentation presently being developed for firstgraders. The puppet show will examine ca­ reers and the world of work. First-graders will also receive a special careers coloring book specifically designed for Barry County. Mohler said the local School to Work program is at the mid-way point of a fiveyear grant-funded initiative. A $150,000 School to Work grant was re­ ceived jointly by three area counties, includ­ ing Barry. Branch and Calhoun, two and a half years ago. Intermediate school districts within those counties act as central clearinghouses for in­ formation and leadership of the program and administration of program funds. A total of $22,000 was received by Barry County the first year of the grant. $19,000 last year and $24,000 this year. After the five-year grant period has ended, the hope is that the area school districts will pick up costs of the program. "The ultimate goal is for the School-toWork concept to become an integral part of the K-12 curriculum." Mohler said. In the next (wo-and-a-half years. Mohler said, he’d like to see mote people from the community volunteer their time for the pro­ gram. Only one paid staff member for the pro­ gram has been hired, and that person is being shared between all three counties. Existing staff ai the schools and the intermediate school districts, community leaders, busi­ ness leaders, and business people participat­ ing in the various programs have been the main force behind the program. A planning team consisting of staff mem­ bers in Delton and Hastings and B1SD staff coordinates the program, and a School lo Work manufacturing task force made up of representatives from schools, Kellogg Community college, businesses and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce also Ww OG ALLTtjAT \1E CATO DELTOM KEl-LOGG "PAKirtpRS t]A5LEMG3 SAWS This is the cover of a coloring book being given to Hastings and Delton first graders this year to help increase their career awareness. It is part of the School To Work program, the coloring book was designed by the daughter of Delton teacher and School to Work planning team member Mike Kwasny. gives input. Mohler said one program being discussed, which could be undertaken by the chamber and an area service organization, is a mentor­ ing day where students could spend the day at area businesses with a particular person, who could show them what the job entails, what education is required for it. what wages to expect and so forth. Mohler said people continue to respond to brochures about the School to Work pro­ gram distributed to members ol the commu­ nity. For example, he said, the owner of an auto body shop in Hastings who is also a member of the manufacturing task force has made himself available to students to update them on new technological trends in auto body service and repair. Mohler said he hopes individuals working in the career clusters where School to Work projects have not yet been developed will join forces with the schools in the future to create programs in those areas, which include agribusiness, business and office, communi­ cations and media, construction, fine arts and humanities, marketing, science and technol­ ogy, transportation and service. Mohler said the teaching staff at both schools have joined enthusiastically in Schoo) to Work programs. Teachers have donated their time to such things as staff job shadowing, which "helps them with relevant instruction." Mohler said. Last year teachers from Delton and Hastings spent lime al 14 different businesses in the county, learning what the requirements are for those entering those fields and also finding out how to tai­ lor classroom learning lo the needs of (he workplace. "Wc need lo make sure (the schools’) in­ structional staff is apprised of what’s going on in business and industry," Mohler said. The purpose of the School lo Work pro­ gram. according to materials given to the board, is "to assist all youth by connecting school-based and work-based learning to make a smooth and effective transition from school to career-oriented employment or to further education and training." Woodland NEWS by..Joyce F. Weinbrecht (guest reporter) Life issues seminar is Jan. 12 in Lake O January 12. at 7 p.m . St. Edward’s Parish. Lake Odessa, is hosting a seminar on the life issues of assisted suicide, partial-birth abor­ tion and the morning after pill RU-486. Several speakers will address questions regarding these topics, such as, "Is the legalization of assisted suicide the answer to ending pain and suffering? Might there be societal concerns which potentially could harm us all? Would it cause more misery and abuse than it would cure? Is this the best a stale can offer to those in pain and suffering? Is the procedure Partial-birth Abortion really necessary in some cases to preserve the health of the mother and her fertility? Is the drug GWe the Gift of Golf Thi» Holiday The Golf Privilege Club* will give your favorite golfer more than 167 free greens fees at Michigan’s finest golf courses, clubs and resorts. Give them a gift they’ll enjoy again again! Just $35 ~ buy 3. get I free until December 31. (800) LUNG USA AJOX1AN LUNG ASSOCIATION. RU-486. the morning after pill, really as safe as the Clinton Administration, the Federal Food and Drug Administration, and the feminist organizations. National Organization of Women, National Abortion Rights Federa­ tion. and Planned Parenthood, say it is, in wanting it made available to the women of this country?” These questions and more will be addressed by several speakers. Dr. Laurence Bums. D.O.. Chairman of the OB/GYN Department of St. Mary’s Hospital. Grand Rapids, with a practice in obstetrics and gynecology in Grand Rapids, will speak on the issue of partial-birth abortion and the drug RU-486. Dr Bums received his bachelors degree from Aquinas College, and his D.O. degree from the Col­ lege of Osteopathic Medicine. Kirksville, Miss. He is the father of six children and grandfather of three. He has served as presi­ dent of Grand Rapids Right To Life from 1973 until 1989. He currently is a board member of Grand Rapids Right to Life. He also gives time to the Clinical Santa Mana. Dr Milanowski. DDS. will address the issue of assisted suicide. He is an undergraduate of Aquinas College and receiv­ ed his DDS degree from the University of Michigan. He is a life-long resident of Grand Rapids and has a practice in Grand rapids. Hank is the father of six children and grand­ father of one Dr. Milanowski is currently chairman of the board of Grand Rapids Right to life and has been with the pro-life move­ ment since 1973. Dr. Milanowski also serves on the board of Project Rachel, an outreach program sponsored by the Diocese of Grand Rapids, for reconciliation and healing for women who suffer from emotional and spiritual pain from an abortion experience. The seminar will also feature Melissa Kaminski, a birth mother, who will share her story about having to give her baby up for adoption The seminar is open to the public and ad­ mission is free Refreshments will be served immediately following the program For fur­ ther information call 374-7780 or contact St Edward’s Parish. 374-7253. In the stable. Mary is played by Christy Benham and Joseph by Michael Smith. The shepherd is Joshua Mattlce. The Wise Men are Andy Shook, Dale Hicks and Kurt Allen. Christmas Eve was serene and peaceful in Woodland The luminaries along the streets and throughout the village were beautiful and well worth the lime it took for the villagers to make and put them in place. Many of the churches had Candlelight Wor­ ship services Lakewood United Methodist Church had its annual live nativity scene There was a full moon, and the clouds broke up enough so that it was shining on the scene. This was the first full moon on Christmas Eve since 1950. and the last until 2102. according to Jack Horkhcimer. Miami astrologer It cer­ tainly added to the serenity of the nativity scene. There were several live sheep and a placid donkey along with the actors People came and just stood quietly v iewing the scene The church also held a walk in communion at the same time There were luminaries lin­ ing the highway on both sides of the church and throughout the parking lot. outlining the drive through past the scene Hartziers' Charter Motorcoach Tours car­ ried lots of people to view the luminaries and the decorated homes in the villages, and stop­ ped at the live nativity scene al Lakewixtd United Methodist Church, where patrons of the tour disembarked from the bus and stood to view the manager scene. Zion Lutheran Church had a Candlelight Worship service al 7 pm and a Midnight Communion service Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish also had a Candlelight Ser­ vice on Christmas Eve The Chase family held their family Christmas at the Woodgrove Brethren Parish Church on December 22. There is a large group of them these days and the church fellowship room makes a large enough area to accommodate them. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Buikema entertained Hildred Chase. Robert Chase, and David and Brenda Chase at a special Christmas dinner on December 20 at their home. Robert and Gretchen Burslcy and their son Stephen and Lawrence Bursley spent Christmas Day with their mother and grand mother Lillian Burslcy at her home. Tom and Doris Nicthamer and family had Christmas Day breakfast together al Mark Niethamer’s home and went to David Niethamer's for Christmas Day dinner The girls were all home from college, so it made a very nice day for all. Bill and Margaret Brodbeck had their fami­ ly home for a sit-down Christmas dinner on Christmas Day. There were 23 there. Santa paid the family a visit. The Women’s Missonary Fellowship of the Kilpatrick Church will meet for the January luncheon at noon on January 8. Everyone is welcome to come for lunch and fellowship. Cathy Lucas is doing fine and w ill be back by the middle of January Deadline dates for the Hastings Banner should be back on die regular schedule for January. so I will be calling everyone again on January 6 for news I can be reached at 948-4881 (work number) or 945-5471 (home �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 2. 1996 Children will enjoy ‘Kitchen Gardens' Ann Landers Things to do Dear Readers: If some lines in today's col­ umn sound vaguely familiar, you have a good memory They appeared in this space last year. Not much about New Year's Day has changed, so thank you for allowing me to loaf a little. Let this coming year be better than all the others Vow to do some of the things you've always wanted to do but couldn't find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace n with some pleasant memories Share a funny story with someone whose spirits are dragging. A good laugh can be very good medicine Vow not to make a promise you don’t think you can keep. Pay a debt. Give a soft answer Free yourself of envy and malice Encourage some youth to do his or her best. Share your experience, and offer support Young people need role models Make a genuine effort to stay in closer touch with family and good friends. Resolve to stop magnifying small problems and shooting from the lip. Words that you have to eat can be hard to digest. Find the lime to be kind and thoughtful. All of us have the same allotment: 24 hours a day. Give a compliment. It might give someone a badly needed lift. Think things through Forgive an injustice. Listen more. Be kind. Apologize when you realize you are wrong. An apology never diminishes a person. It elevates him. Don't blow your own horn. If you've Jone something praiseworthy, so­ meone will notice eventually. Try to understand a point of view that is dif­ ferent from your own. Few things are 100 percent one way or another Examine the demands you make on others Lighten up. When you feel like blowing your top. ask yourself. "Will it matter a week from today?" Laugh the loudest when the joke is on you. The sure way to have a friend is to be one. We are all connected by our humanity, and we need each other. Avoid malcontents and pessimists They dray you down and con­ tribute nothing. Don’t discourage a beginner from trying something nsky Nothing ventured means nothing gained Be optimistic. The can-do spint is the fuel that makes things go. Go to war against animosity and com­ placency Express your gratitude Give credit when it's due — and even when it isn't. It will make you look good Read something uplifting. Deep-six the trash. You wouldn’t eat garbage, why pul it your head? Don’t abandon your old-fashioned principles. They never go out of style. When courage is needed, ask yourself. "If not me. who? If not now. when?” Take better care of yourself. Remember, you're all you've got. Pass up the second helping You really don’t need it. Vow to eat more sensibly. You'll feel better and look bet­ ter, too. Don't put up with secondhand smoke. Nobody has the right to pollute your air or give you cancer. If someone says. "This is a free country.” remind him or her that the country may be free but no person is free if he has a habit he can't control. Return those books you borrowed. Reschedule that missed dental appointment Clean out your closet. Take those photos out of the drawer and put them in an album. If you sec litter on the sidewalk, pick it up instead of walking over it. Give yourself a reality check. Phoniness is transparent, and it is tiresome. Take pleasure in the beauty and the wonders of nature. A flower is God's miracle. Walk tail, and smile more. You'll look 10 years younger. Don't be afraid to say. “I love you." Say it again. They are the sweetest words in the world. If you have love in your life, it can be the best year ever. Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate. Inc. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FOMCLOSUK MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult ho* bwn mod* in the condition* o< o mor'goge mod* by CHRIS A. BUNGE A SINGLE MAN ANO JULIE A REYNOLDS JOINT TENANTS to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME AD­ MINISTRATION U.S DEFT OF AGRICULTURE now known os USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mor tgog«* dated November 7. 1983 and recorded on November 7. 1983. in Lib*r 256. on page 574, BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgog* there it claimed to be du* at th* dot* hereof th* turn ol Wity four thoutand ond hundred twenty lour ond 16 100 Dollar* (S54.I24.I6). including in­ terest at 10.750% per annum. Under th* power ol sol* contained in said mor­ tgog* ond th* statute in such cos* mod* ond op proved notic* is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. ot I 1 00 am or. February 6 1997 Said premise* or* situated in CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY Michigan, and or* described os LOT 76 OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 41 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN TOGETHER WITH ONE-HALF OF ALLEY ON THE WEST SIDE THEREOF. AND ALSO ONE HALF OF THE ALLEY ON THE SOUTH SIDE THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 month* from Ih* date of such sal* unless determined oboi don *d in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from th* dale of such sole DATED December 26 1996 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgage* ATTORNEY FOR Michigan Robert A 1remain * Associate* P C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suit* 300 Birmingham Ml 48009 6616 (1 '23) Male breasts Dear Ann Landers: Although 1 have never seen my problem addressed in your column. I suspect that I am not alone. I am a middle-aged man who has lost a great deal of weight. I am very happy about it. but unfortunately. I now have breasts The on­ ly solution my doctor has been able to offer is breast reduction surgery, but my insurance company will not cover this, claiming it is for cosmetic purposes only. I do not have the financial meals to pay for this type of surgery on my own As near as 1 am able to determine, without going into a ladies' underware department. I am a C cup. During exerise. particularly jogg­ ing. my breasts bounce and become painful On top of that, my doctor wants me to go for a mammogram Needless to say. I would be embarrassed to be the only male in a room full of women. Do you have any suggestions for me? Is there some son of binder I could use until such time as I could afford surgery? If so. how would I go about purchasing such an item? I wish this were a fake letter from a Yale student, but mfortunately. it's 100 percent legitimate. — Buttercup in Rhode Island Dear Buttercup: You have a condition known as gynecomastia. It’s possible, given your circumstances, that breast-reduction surgery would be considered medical and n<x cosmetic. Ask your doctor to explain your situation to the insurance company. In the meantime. I suggest you look into buying a woman’s sports bra. There are styles and sizes to suit almost anybody, and if you are too embarrassed to shop for one yourself, ask your wife or a female friend to accompany yiai. About one in every 2.500 men develops breast cancer, so it is important for men lo ask their doctors to check for breast lumps during their regular visits. If there is any sign of trou­ ble. a mammogram could save your life. Don't worry about being the "only male" in the waiting room. Explain your problem when you schedule your appointment, and I’m sure the technician will put your mnd at ease. She will have heard your story before. EAPs can help Dear Ann Landers: When you receive let­ ters from people who need professional help, please tell them to find out if they have access to an employee assistance program in their workplace or th.ough family member. Many innovative companies have developed -mployee assistance programs (EAPs) to help employees and their families deal with problems that affect their daily lives — problctni such as alcoholism, drug addic­ tion. family discord, divorce, domestic violence, depression and financial difficulties. EAPs are run by professionals who are train­ ed to find the best sources of help in the community. EAPs tmprr e employee morale, increase productivity and reduce health care costs.' Employ ees find help in dealing with problems that would normally district them from their work, and employers develop a stronger, more focused work force. For those who would like more informa­ tion. they can get a copy of our free brochure. "Confidentiality and Employee Assistance Programs: What Every Employee Should Know." by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to EAPA. 2101 Wilson Blvd . Suite 500, Arlington. Va. 22201 Those employers who would like to find out how to set up an EAP can contact us at the same address. Thanks for all you've done to help people. — Donald W. Magruder, president. EAP Association. Dear Donald Magruder: And thank you for helping me lo help people. While kids are home for the holidays, why not plan some "kitchen gardening" projects as part of their holiday enjoyment? Some out-of-the-ordinary house plants arc lurking in your kitchen right now. disguised as carrot tops, citrus seeds, pineapple tops, avocado pits and sweet potatoes Turning these common items into an array of attractive house plants can be an entertaining winter plant project. The costs of such a garbage can garden are minimal, observes Pat Tirrell. Agriculture Program Assistant at the Eaton County MSU Extension office. Containers can be recycled — paper milk cartons, plastic cottage cheese containers, etc. — and the plant parts for growing are things you would ordinarily just throw away. The only out-of-pocket cost is the potting soil to grow them in. To grow a carrot top. cut about one inch off the big. rounded end of a carrot. Look for one that's already started to sprout to give your plant a head start. Place the carrot piece cut end down in a dish wet sand Roots will grow out of the cut portion and dark green, lacy leaves will grow from the top Pepper and squash seeds are fairly easy to grow. Simply clean them out of the fruit you're preparing, sow them in moist potting soil, cover the container with plastic wrap to keep the soil from drying out quickly and Merger creates new power company Some 40.000 electric customers throughout West Michigan will be served by a new power company beginning January 1. Thai's when the merger of O&A Electric Cooperative and Oceana Electric Cooperative becomes official. Starting the first of the year, the new company will be called Great Lakes Energy Cooperative. The new name better describes the more competitive focus of the company, said General Manager Robert Hance. "The 'Great Lakes' part reflects our growing influence in Michigan's utility business and our vision of growing even stronger for our customers," Hance said. "The 'Energy' part reflects the fact that wc are no longer simply a provider of electrici­ ty.” he added. "Through our subsidiary Reed City Energy, we sell propane gas in a six* county area that could be expanded if business conditions warrant. Through our subsidiary Oceana Energy, we sell, install and service heating, air conditioning and waler healing equipment in a six-county area that could also be expanded. Our goal is to provide not just the energy, but solutions to our customers' energy needs "And. with Cooperative.' we remain customer-owned and focused." Hance said. The new logo mirrors Great Lakes Energy's competitive focus. Hance added. "This star, or burst of light, is a symbol of energy in its purest form, as well as a source of light, heat and guidance." he said. To kick off the new name and logo. Great Lakes Energy will inform its customers through upcoming bill inserts; through the next issue of Country Lines. the magazine for all customers; and through local advertisements. The merger, and the expanded vision for Great Lakes Energy, better prepares the com pany for the competitive changes sweeping the utility industry. Retail competition and deregulation are expected to be implemented soon in the industry, although many issues re­ main unresolved. Last summer, more than 4,600 customers of the two companies overwhelmingly ap­ proved the merger. O&A and Oceana had been providing power to rural West Michigan customers since 1938. Combined, they serve 40.000 homes and businesses in a IS-county area from Cadillac to Kalamazoo. Headquarters are in Newaygo, with a district office in Han and service centers in Wayland and Reed City. Great Lakes Energy, employs 75 and maintains more than 4,500 miles of overhead and underground power lines. HTien planning a wedding, who pays for what? Who stands where? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides ‘' has all the answers. Send a self-addressed. long. business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3. 75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landers. r.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send 34 55.) Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, Inc. place the container in a warm area When seeds germinate, move it to a brightly lighted area and remove the plastic Citrus seeds arc easy to grow, too Take them straight from the fruit to the pot and plant them about 1/4 meh deep in moist pot ting soil. Cover and water whenever the soil surface starts to dry out They may take up to six weeks to germinate, or they may sprout in a couple of weeks. Though citrus plants grown indoors rarely flower and produce fruit, their dark green, glossy leaves make them attractive house plants To grow a pineapple plant, twist the spikyIcafed top from the fruit and pull off several lower leaves to reveal at least 1/2 inch of stem. You may find that a few small roots Lake Odessa NEWS by Elaine Garlock The first lasting ice on Jordan Lake was evi­ dent on Friday. Dec 20. according to the “Sage of the Shoreline " This is a Hi earlier than the average date of Dec. 23. The ice breakup for 1996 was March 23. Did you know that mail headed out of town is picked up by the “star" route carrier on Sunday afternoons? Before this practice was instituted, there were times when the bag was too full for any more mail to be deposited, hence. Sunday pickup. The Ericksons report the birth of their fifth grandchild. Alexander Thomas bom on Dec. 12 to son Tom and his wife. Lynda. The Women's Fellowship of the Congregational church will meet on Wednesday. Jan. 8 at I p.m. Lola Haller will present the program. Irene Haskins and Clara French will be the hostesses. On Christmas Day. Gary and Nancy Mattson, daughters Tracey and Laurel enter­ tained relatives in their new home on Huddle Road. Attending were Gary’s mother. Audrey Morrel of Ft. Pierce, Florida, his sister. Patricia and husband Bill Lake of Hastings, her parents Art and Marcia Raffler. Fred and Debbie Raffler with sons Mark and Kurt of St. Johns. Laurel Garlinger. Pat. Mickey with Meagan and Shannon Spencer of Lake Odessa. Other rela­ tives and friends dropped in during the day. OES Chapter 45 will have its winter recess during January and February with the next Chapter meeting on March 11. Some of the Florida people came home for Christmas. Among them were the Ron Erickson and the Max Deckers. The Bob Shoemakers came home before Thanksgiving for six weeks. A phone call from LaBelle gives the infor­ mation that last week they had their best weath­ er for Christmas week in at least five years with comfortable temperatures. The Healy family, which went to Washington state for eight days, found their trip extended by one day due to the winter storms that beset the Pacific Northwest last week. Ed and Phyllis Miller of Bellevue were weekend guests of the Ron Cunningham family. The winter bloodmobile of the American Red Cross will be in town on Monday. Jan. 6 from noon until 5:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Hal) of Central United Methodist Church. Eligible donors are being recruited to give a pint. f The Emmett Kadwell family left last week for their annual Christmas visit to the Mary Sparks family in Iowa. With snowfall which came steadily in southwest Michigan Dec. 24­ 26. they likely passed through some very snow­ laden countryside. The death of Valaire Addison of Sturgis, who had been born to the York family in Lake Odessa in 19)7. has been reported. Her sister is Virginia Buller and her late brother was Bruce York of Okemos. A fourth bay has been built at the Bonanza Car Wash for installation of equipment for an automatic car wash, likely the drive-through variety. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next Thursday. Jan. 9 at Lake Manor Apartments at 7:30 p.m. The program will be homespun with some audience participation • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 30, 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. • CITY OF HASTINGS • iwimi C.'mdtapdJ 1416457-MM SUtnrtJe 1-R0MU-2221 AAA MQWTCACC ft FuMANgi*y CQ*»peATt<?»< It’s Our Business To Build New Business PUBLIC NOTICE Effective January 6, 1997 the re­ cycling bins will be relocated from the Hastings Fire Station to the Hastings Industrial Incubator located at 1035 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan. To Better Serve Our Customers... The Buckland Agency Announces The Opening <>/ T heir Nete T<> tm4 out hoe »«hj ctn heron* t ^ckrrnt ipon«o» kirn Aou« rmpknmtnt orpomsnccr. •* to irrir.pr i hconr nW. <411 Char Bain, 945-2729 have already formed. Insert the stem into moist sand or vermiculite and water as needed to keep the material moist. It may lake the lop a month or two to grow enough roots to be transplanted into potting soil. After transplan­ ting. place the plant in its new container in a sunny window. Start an avocado pit by removing the fruit and washing the pot. Let it dry for a day or two. then remove the papery brown coaling. Half bury the pit in moist potting soil with the broad rounded end down Keep the soil moist by watering whenever the soil surface begins to feel dry. When the pit cracks and a shoot and leaves appear, move the pot into a sunny window. using chiefly the contents of the Herron scrap­ book. In “olden" day’s, when there was a short­ age of paper and people could ill-afford to buy books of any kind, account books were often given a recycle life. Newspapers typically car­ ried fiction in serial form. By clipping the week­ ly (daily) chapters and then pasting them into an existing book, one could have an entire novel. Such is the Herron book. Nancy Herron married George Catt. Their descendants live in this area. The pages also included some poems and news items. Come and hear what someone in the 1800s found worthy of snipping and saving. Catherine Arnott Smith of Ft. Wayne, IN was willing to do some research on the Kover fami­ ly after it was learned that the artist whose com­ pany did the interior decorating of Central M£. church when it was new was OJ. Kover of Ft. Wayne. All that remains of his work is the cen­ tral Christ figure of the Ascension painting on canvas which is applied to the ceiling. Her let­ ter listing the results of her search was sent in December to Kover descendant. Nancy McKay. Mrs. McKay was surprised to leant in a phone call to thank Catherine that her husband has been the organist of Mrs. McKay's own church. First Presbyterian. Plans are well underway for the first meeting of the Ionia County Genealogy Society which will have its initial session on Saturday. Jan. 11 at the depot at 1 p.m. The Christmas Eve luminary spectacle was as great as ever. Every street in Woodland was lined on both sides with luminaries. In addition to the Mesecar/Price/Thomas display on Brown Road, other areas were the Hickey/Livermore/Erickson neighborhood sur­ rounding the Meyers Cemetery on M-50 at Eaton Highway and the mile of M-50 beautified by the Jackson/Winkler/Villaneuva neighbors. It should be quite a startling sight to a motorist who has not traveled on these roads on Dec. 24 in earlier years. - ■ ' ■ •' ■ ' LEGAL NOTICE Ci—ty •< Barry PUBUCATOM Of NOTICE Of MEAIMHC File No 96-22029 NC In the matter of Jerred Benjamin Moe. Social Security No. 406-19-6443 and Jamie Eugene Mo*. Social Security No. 406^19-7302. NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 29. 1997 at 10:00 o.m. In the probate cour­ troom. Hasting*. Michigan before Judge Richord H. Shaw on th* petition for change of name of Jami* Eugene Mo* ond Jerred Benjamin Moe to Jamie Eugene Dill ond Jerred Benjomin Dill. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. December 27. 1996 Susan Doe Dill 7000 5. Wall Lk. Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 (616)623 5834 (1/2) FISH FRY Friday, Jan. 10 • 5:00 to 7:30 pm All-You-Can-Eat $6.00 Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45 325 S. Church St., Hastings CENAs First and second shifts, varied hours available. If not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn 5500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6 68 per hour. Classes start January 15 and end January 29. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00AM until 4 30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM. If you are Interested in taking this class, please come to Thomap­ ple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM. Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before January 13.1997 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls, please. ^ornappk^^^^^ HASTINGS OFFICE January 6, 1997 51 1 W. State Street • 948-1720 ■ 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 E.O.E. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 2. 1996 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Ladies Foreign Missionary Society (Part III) This is a trick photograph of James Tyler pushing himself in a wheelbar­ row. The Methodist Episcopal Church can be seen in the background He always joked about it being a picture of James Tyler pushing Jimmy Tyler. Tyler’s Star Studio, circa 1915. Main Street, Woodland Center, looking north. The Holly Store is marked on the right. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht On July 25. 1877. the ladies of the Methodist Church of Woodland Centre organized a Ladies Foreign Missionary Socie­ ty. While most of the members were associated with the Methodist Episcopal Church, they accepted ladies who belonged or were affiliated with other area churches. Members were accepted by a vote of the body. Apparently some ladies just dropped out without any formal recognition. On March 10. 1880. a rule was made that if a member wished to withdraw from the society. they had to bnng it before the society themselves, or send it in writing for a vote of acceptance from the membership. One member who was regular and faithful to the society was Celestia Cole St John. She was called “Aunt Celestia” by the children of the area. Her husband. Joel St. John, owned and operated the sawmill on Mud Creek, southeast of Woodland in the Kilpatrick neighborhood Celestia was a schoolteacher and a writer. She often wrote poetry and essays to be read at the meetings She also taught Sunday school most of her life The society assembled at the home of Mrs. Stmchcomb on Dec I. 1880. The committee on delinquent members was discharged. The quilt and the quill blocks were to be brought to the January 1881 meeting. A reading. "Light In the Darkness.” was read by Mrs. Stmchcomb. The meeting was held at the ME Par­ sonage on Jan. 5. 1881 The amount of the receipts at this meeting was "nothing." The quilt was to be given to Mrs. Chatfield when it was done. The quilt would be made into a comforter. The meeting for Feb. 2. 1881. was held at Mrs. Valentine's home The Constitution of the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society was read by Mrs. H.D. Carpenter. The name of Mrs Emma Denas was accepted for member­ ship There were 11 members present On March 2. 1881. the society met at the residence of Mrs. A. P. Holly. There were 11 members present The election of officers was voted to be done by acclamation. A committee was appointed u meet with the Baptist Com­ mittee about a public meeting. Harriet Holly. Frances and Belle Stowell were appointed to that committee On April 6. 1881. 10 members assembled at the home of Mrs. N. Brown. Belle Stowell and Mrs. Stmchcomb were appointed as delegates to the district meeting The commit­ tee for arrangements of the district meeting was discharged Officers were elected as follows: Mrs. A.P Holly, president; Mrs. H.J. Stowell, vice president; Mrs. Esther Jor­ dan. recording secretary; Eva Holly, cor­ responding secretary; and Mrs. Belle Stowell, treasurer A standing vote of thanks was given the recording secretary for her servues of the past four years. Harriet Stowell Holly was married to Alansen P. Holly, who was an engineer. He traveled for the Holly Manufacturing Co. of Lockport. N.Y as an erecting engineer for the Holly System of Water Works He install­ ed planes in Jackson. Adrian. Kalamazoo. Saginaw. Bay City. Muskegan and other cities in Michigan as well as other states The society met at the residence of Mrs. J.B. Coville on May 4. 1881 There were eight members present Harriet Stowell presided at this meeting The minutes of the last meeting were not accepted until they had been corrected. They made a motion to have printed programs for the public meeting The motion lost. No printed programs for this meeting Mrs Brown read a letter from Bulgaria Mrs. Orwick read a piece entitled “Father Weller and the Oregon Mission." Sarah King's dues were remitted to her until August No reason for this action was given. In June of 1881. the society met at the residence of Sarah King, with 11 members and four visitors present A reading entitled “Sand Storm" was given by Frances Stowell and Mrs. H Brown, and a reading called “Rest" was given by Mrs. Jesse Jordan Dues were collected in the amount of 25 cents and 17 cents for the mite box A motion was made to have the next meeting at the church It was voted down They would meet at Belle Stowell's home Mrs. Jesse (Esther) Jordan was married to the man who supposedly was the first bom child in Woodland Township At least he for sure was the first boy child born there, on the family farm in section four, of Woodland Township. The contender for first bom in Woodland Township was Huldah Hager, who was thought to have been bom on May 14. 1838. while Jesse Jordan was bom on Sept. 29. 1839. Jesse Jordan was a farmer on sec­ tion 28. He enlisted in the Civil War and sent many letters back to Michigan from the bat Uefields describing the conditions there. July 6. 1881 found the society assembled at the residence of Belle Stowell. A total of $3 was collected in dues, and 29 cents for the mite box. Mrs. Ira Stowell read a piece entitl­ ed “Woman's Sphere of Action. " Eva Holly, then read. “A Rainy Day in China." "Progress of Native Converts" was read by Sister Orwick. There were 10 members and four visitors present. Aug. 3, 1881. found the group assembled at the residence of Mrs. Henry Stowell. The treasurer's report was referred to the auditing committee. This committee was Eva Holly and Frances Stowed. Two new members join­ ed. Mrs. Anne Schantz and Mrs. J.W. Holmes. Mrs. Stowell read "Silver Plate" and "A Meeting in China.” Dues collected at this meeting were $3 and 30 cents for the mite box A motion was made and earned to have the September meeting at the church and to in­ vite area societies to this meeting. Each socie­ ty is to furnish some reading matter for this meeting There were 12 members and four visitors Sept. 7. 1881. the meeting was held at the church. Brother Orwick led the opening exer­ cises of this meeting. Dues collected were $3.25. The first essay was by Almira Wheeler and was on missionary work. Mrs Lucy Bar num gave a reading entitled "Working For Each Other." Mrs. Keagle gave a reading on missionary work. Celestia St. John then gave a Bible reading in which all present par­ ticipated. Refreshments were served. Mite money of $1.25 was received. The society met at the parsonage on Oct. 5. 1881. It was decided that the auditing commit­ tee report would be held over to the November meeting. Eveline Stowell and Esther Jordan were to be sent as delegates to the district meeting to be held at Palo on the 18th of October. An essay entitled * 'Work For Thee" was read. The next reading, by Sister Orwick, was "A Famine Cr>.” The next piece was entitled "Help Those Women." and was read by Miss Sidal. A letter was read by Sister Orwick on missionary work written by O.B. Hening There were eight members present. The group was to meet in November at Mrs. Rising s home. The group didn't meet at Rising's in November, however. No reason was given for the change Instead, they assembled at the parsonage for the second month in a row. The report of the auditing committee was held over until the December meeting Dues col­ lected were $1.35. Eveline Stowell gave a report of the District meeting which had been held at Palo. Bell Stowell read “A Plea for a Missionary ." "The Woman's Work Among the Zelugans" was read by Sister Orwick. They did meet at the home of Mrs. G.W. Rising on Dec. 6. 1881. with 10 members present. The auditing committee report was held over for another month. A total of $1 was collected in dues. Mrs. Ira Stowell gave a reading called "Women and the Bible " "Stirring up Gifts" was given by Eva Holly, and "Competition with an Idol" was read by Ellen Carpenter, Ellen Cooper Carpenter was often called Mrs. Dr. Carpenter in the minutes of the meetings. She was married to Dr Henry C. Carpenter, who was a homeopathic doctor, having attended the Homeopathic College in Cleveland. He and his sons Claude and George formed a partnership in a hardware store in Lake Odessa. Claude bought him out after a couple of years. Ellen was the daughter of Israel Howell Cooper, sister to Eva Cooper Holly. Cora Cooper Row lader. Cora was the last of the 26 charter members of the Woodland Methodist Episcopal Foreign Missionary Society, which had been founded by Mrs. J. Roberts, the wife of the Reverend J. Roberts On Jan. 4. 1882. the society met at the residence of Mrs Carpenter A reading was presented by Mrs James Jordan, entitled "True Living.” "An Appeal to Young Women” was given by Mrs Carpenter, as well as one entitled “Individual Responsibili- Walter Holmes operated a photo shop in Woodland beginning in 1880. Schantz & Co. Dry store, Woodland Centre. 1895. ty." There *erc nine members present and three visitors. Dues collected were 25 cents and for the mile box. 55 cents. Mrs. A.P. Holly entertained the Woman s Foreign Missionary Society at her home on Feb. I. 1882. with 12 members present. The auditing committee gave its report and was discharged It was decided by a motion which carried that the treasurer would give a report at each meeting of the amount of money col­ lected. Collected at this meeting was $42.25 in dues and 20 cents for the mite box The March meeting was scheduled for the home of Mrs. Ira Stowell. Ira Stowell came to Woodland in 1858. set­ tling on section 17. He was a carpenter, and helped build the schoolhouse in 1856 and the town hall in 1858. He was supervisor and highway commissioner for Woodland Township for many years. Desire Evaline Rising Stowell was the daughter of Henry Jerome and Clarissa Noble Rising The Ira Stowell home was the sight of the March 1. 1882 meeting of the society. The secretary was absent, so no minutes were read. Dues collected were $1.35. Sister Or­ wick was paid 70 cents, no reason given. A reading entitled. "For Love's Sake" was read by Mrs. H. Brown, and a second one entitled. "The Sealskin Hood" was done by Eva Hol­ ly. The Reverend J O. Orwick addressed the group. April 5. 1882 found the society meeting at the parsonage. The meeting opened in the usual form. A total of $2.85 was collected in dues and SI 62 for the mite box. Three new members joined at this meeting They were Mrs. A.J. Carpenter. Mrs. I Baughman and Mrs. William Lee. Election of officers was held, with the following persons elected: president. Mrs. H.J. Stowell; recording secretary. Mrs. Jesse Jordan; treasurer. Mrs. H.C. Carpenter. Mrs. Jesse Jordan and Mrs. Ira Stowell were appointed as delegates to the district meeting. A motion was made that the newly elected president appoint the vice presi­ dent. Resolutions were read by Sister Orwick A motion was made and earned that the socie­ ty adopt the resolutions. The treasurer was re­ quested to give a quarterly report. There was a memorial service in honor of Sister Hickmer. who had passed away. This was conducted by Sister Orwick. Mrs. Haight. Frances Stowell and Eva Holly There were 18 members and four visitors present. On May 3. 1882. the society met at the home of Eva Holly. A total of $1 was col­ lected in dues. The president appointed the following officers: Mrs. Hellen Cooper, first vice president; Mrs. Minerva Hough, second vice president. Mrs Eva Holly, committee of music; Mrs. D.B Coville and Mrs. Dr Baughman. Literary Committee Mrs. H.C Carpenter gave the reading “Stone Hill Mis­ sion.” Mrs. St. Johns gave a reading. “Ques­ tioning " There were eight members present and one visitor. Mrs. David B Colville was very active in the community and the church David B. Coville was active in the Free and Accepted Masons. He was a charter member of the Woodland organization and served as its first secretary. Mrs Coville was a charter member of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. The Covilles were livery stable operators and hotel operators, among other occupations In June of 1882. the society met at the home of Mrs. D B Coville. Dues of SI.45 were collected. Aunt Matilda Haight gave a reading entitled. “Intelligent Giving for Missions ” There was a reading by Mrs Coville on Bible work and a poem read by Mrs H.C. Carpenter. There were nine members present On July 5. 1882. the society met at the residence of Mrs St John The Reverend J.F. Orwick was in attendance at this meeting and gave the opening prayer. There was one new member. Mrs Ruby Bather There was 40 cents collected for tlx: mite box and 20 cents in dues It was dec ided to pay $1 toward the Rullison fund. (No explanation given as to what the Rullison fund was.) “South Africa" was read by Mrs. J.F. Orwick. Mrs H C Carpenter contiucd with the reading on the same subject There were 12 members present and nine visitors. Hellen Cooper opened her home to the society on Aug. 2. 1882. A total of $1.80 was collected in dues and mite money. There was a motion made that the election of officers he changed from Apnl to October There was also a motion made and carried to hold a mis­ sionary concert on August 25. Eva Holly and Hellen Cooper were appointed to the auditing committee. Mrs. Carpenter. Mrs. Orwick and Mrs. Holly gave readings at this meeting There were :0 members and two visitors pre sent. "Aunt" Matilda Ingerson Haight, daughter of Ira Ingerson. wife of Johnathan Haight, one of die three bachelors who settled Woodland. was an cirly member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a charter member of the Woman's Fellowship Mis­ sionary Society. Matilda Ingerson married Johnathan Haight on Dec. 26. 1847. He had come to the Woodland area as one of three bachelors and was the last of the trio to marry Sept. 5, 1882. the society assembled at the home of the H.C. Carpenters Dues collected were 55 cents and mite money was 29 cents. It was decided by a vote that the society subscribe to the paper entitled “Gospel in All Lands." A reading entitled “Vacation Is Over" was read by Hellen Cooper There were eight members and one visitor present at this meeting. Mrs. Baughman joined the society in 1882 when her husband br. John A Baughman came to Woodland to practice. He stayed in Woodland until 1890. when he moved his practice to Hastings They later returned to Woodland and again practiced in Woodland until 1896. He then moved to Alaska. Mrs. Baughman remained a society member during her stay in Woodland. The doctor was a graduate of Bellevue Medical College, in New York City. He operated a drugstore dur­ ing his years in Woodland. Oct. II. 1882. the meeting was held al the home of Mrs Jesse Jordan. Mrs Harriet Hol­ ly was nominated to serve as delegate to the district meeting, which was to be held in Lowell the last of October Dues collected were $1.75. A reading by Ruby Barnum was entitled "Left Undone.” “Missionary Revival" was rc*u by Electa Cooper. Mrs Eva Holly also gave a reading On Nov. 7. 1882. the meeting was held at the home of Mrs. C.C. Hough The audit committee read its report and it was accepted. The committee was discharged Mrs. Col­ estalk and Mrs Vanderwalker were accepted as new members. Dues collected were $2.14. Mite money was 25 cents. Election of officers was by acclamation, except for the president to be elected by ballot. Eva Holly received the majority of the votes and was declared to be the president Mary Lee gave the first reading, entitled “Missionary Enthusiasm." Eva Holly read. “He Careth for Me." There were 10 members and three visitors present Mrs. A.J. Carpenter entertained the society on Dec. 6. 1882. The meeting opened in regular form Collected was $1 01 for dues and 20 cents for the mite box. the first reading was done by Eveline Stowell and was entitled "A Great Revolution." Mrs. A.P. Holly read a piece entitled "Five Pennies " The presi­ dent. Eva Holly, reported on the district meeting. Hellen Cooper read "Suffering Hindo Women " Mary Lee was appointed first vice president and A P Holly was made se­ cond vice president. Mrs. H.C. Carpenter gave some remarks on the work of mis­ sionaries and temperance work. There was a motion that the Ladies of Woodland meet with the Baptist Society at Mrs. H.C Carpenter’s home to reorganize the W.C.T. Union (Women's Christian Temperance Union). There were 10 members and three visitors present. Mary Lee was married to William Lee. who at one time owned the property where the Lee schoolhouse stood William Lee was a charter member of the Free and Accepted Masons, and was its first Senior Warder. Mary Lee was active in the community and the church (To Be Continued) LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE Of MOrrCAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Defoult hot occurred in the conditions of o mor tgoge mode by DEXTER W. GRIFFIN ond THAIS H GRIFFIN, ot hit wife and in her own right, ond BLAKE W. GRIFFIN, a tingle person (collectively Mortgagorto THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL, o corporation having its principal of­ fice al 375 Jockton Street. St Paul. Minnesota 55101. doted Moy 21. 1976. ond recorded in the of ♦ice of the Regitter of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on June 4. 1976 in Liber 226. Page 677. THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL was subsequently known at FARM CREDIT BANK OF ST. PAUL ond it now known ot AGRIBANK. FCB (the ‘ Mortgagee"). Dexter W. Griffin ond Janice J Griffin, ot hit wife, ond Belinda I Gould. Tru tee subsequently entered into on unrecorded reomor motion agreement with Mortgagee os ev denced by inttrument dated August 3. 1978. The mortgage and reamortixotion agreement described herein ore collectively referred to as the Mortgage By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare ond hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due ond payable forthwith. As of the dote of his Notice there is claimed lo be due for principal and interest on the Mortgage the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy One and 19/100 Dollars (526 771 19) No suit or proceeding at low has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any port there^ Notice it hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such cote mode and provided and to pay the above amount with interest os provided m the Mortgage and all legal costs charges ond expenses including the attorney fee allowed by low. and all taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder of the east on trance to the Borry County Courthouse located in Hostings. Michigan on Thursday January 9. 1997 at two o'clock in the afternoon The prem.ses covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Maple Grove. County of Borry Sta»e of Michigan and are described os follows NW I 4 except commencing at the North quarter post, thence South along quarter line 19 rods thence West d rods thence Northerly to a point 10 rods West ol beginning thence East to point of beginning, all in Section 25. T2N R7W subject to existing highways easements and 'ights-of-woy of record -ogether with all the tenemonts. hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be twelve (12) months from the date of sole Dated December 12 1996 THE FEDERAL LAND BANK OF SAINT PAUL now known os *GRIBANK FCB Martgog* Timothy nillegonds WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LIP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street N W Grand Rapids Ml 49503 2489 (616)752 2000 (1 2) Mika. Meyers Beckett t Jones. P.L.C.. is at­ tempting to collect a debt and ony information ob­ tained will be used for that purpose Defoult has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by Craig E. Timmerman ond Dione L. Timmerman, husband ond wife, mortgagors, of 4)56 Joy Rood. Shelbyville. MJ 49344. to United Bonk of Michigan. a Michigan bonking corpora­ tion, mortgagee doted January 6. 1994. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on January 10 1994. in Liber 594 Page 162. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due ond payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due for principal interest and expenses on said mortgage the sum of $163,547.87 plus interest occuring thereafter. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said' mortgage or any port thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, ond the statute m such cose mode and provided ond to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including attorneys fees allowed by low. and all faxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the nighesl bidder at the East door of the County Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan, on Thursday. January 16. 1997, at 2 00 p.m. The premises covered by sold mortgage ore situated in the Townshio of Orangeville Barry County. Michigan ond ore described os follows lot 23 and the Southwesterly 1/2 of Lot 22. Lynden Johncock Plot according to the recorded Plat thereof as recorded in liber 3 of Plats on Page 33 The property is commonly known as 4156 Joy Rood. Shelbyville Michigan Notice is further given that the length ol the redemption period shall be one (I) year from the date of sale unless determined abandoned in oc cordonce with MCI 600 3241a in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale Dated December 17 1996 UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN By MIKA MEYERS BECKETT 8 JONES P.L.C. Attorneys lor Mortgagee By Domel R Kubiak 200 Ottawa Avenue N W Suite 700 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459 3200 (1/9) SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 2, 1996 Middleville second half surge too much for G.R.B. Mustangs Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen A true test: Saturday’s Lamb tournament should be measuring stick for area wrestling field Hastings' wrestling team is hoping to start 1997 just as it finished 1996... On lop. Coach Dave Furrow's Saxons, winners of two tournaments and bridesmaids at another already this season, will host the traditional and always challenging L.H. Lamb event this Saturday at the high school. Hastings placed second last year to fellow Barry County school Middleville. Middleville went on to win a Class III Stale title. A third Barry County school. Lakewood, ended up fifth in the 10-team field. Lakewood's Nick Boucher won the 103pound weight class title at the '96 Lamb. He went on to triumph in the 103-pound weight class in the Division 1! State individual championships. Other teams besides Hastings, Middleville and Lakewood expected to be at Hastings High on Saturday include Charlotte, Lowell. Harper Creek, Coloma. Battle Creek Central. Grand Ledge and Ionia Another talented field for one of (he most challenging and best run wrestling tournaments in the entire State. All three Barry County schools have dreams of grappling at Battle Creeks Kellogg Arena at (he end of the season The '97 Lamb should be a great lest for these teams and the aspinng individuals. This tournament is named for former Hastings' superintendent Lee Lamb. The educator served as president of the Michigan School's Superintendents Association during his time and was actively involved in helping to enhance the status of high school sports. Come Saturday, the action should be very fierce and very entertaining. Hope to see you there, but remember to bring a soft pillow just in case the matches become loo hard for you soft-hearted wrestling fans to handle. •Terrapins Hire Vanderlinden: Ron Vanderlinden. whose wife Lisa hails from Lake Odess;.. is the new head coach at the University of Maryland. Vanderlinden had been the defensive coordinator at Northwestern since 1992. He will receive a five-year contract worth an annual base salary of $130,000. Maryland was 6-5 in 1995, their only winning season since their last bowl appearance in 1990. •Good Words for Paterno: Tom Appleby, of Summers Point NJ., recently sent me a Penn State University post card and the words on the back helped reinforce my liking for Nittany Lion Coach Joe Patemo. It's not often (hat you find a coach with the record of Patemo's stay at one school for that many years. The PSU graduation rale is remarkable, the win-loss record is incredible and the play from athletes to go on and perform in the NFL is also noteworthy. One former Nittany Lion to look out for in the coming years is Jeff Hartings, whose now an offensive lineman with the Detroit Lions. He's a keeper and will help Barry Sanders to get those tough yards. •Rebuilding Starts For Lions: Now that Wayne Fontes has been let go from his coaching position with the Lions, now the blue and gray must start the rebuilding. Of the coaches that have been mentioned, my short list includes Dick LcBeau (Pittsburgh defensive coordinator), Pete Carroll (San Francisco defensive coordinator) and Steve Spurrier (Florida U. head coach). No. 2 job needs lo be signing the key players, that list in my mind includes Sanders, Herman Moore. Hartings. Kevin Glover. Brett Pcrriman or Johnnie Morton, Robert Porcher. Reggie Brown, Van Malone and possibly Bennie Blades. No. 3 job could be rc-leaching the Lions that Winning Attitude. These things won't be easy, but Detroit isn't that far from the playoffs if they handle this transition in a smart way. Would like to know what you think the Lions need and what the organization should do to get back on that right track? Talk to you soon. .VJr • Serving Entire BARRY COUNTY Local drivers earn awards at Kalamazoo Speedway banquet The 1996 Kalamazoo Speedway Awards Banquet was held on Dec. 14 in Kalamazoo. The top 20 drivers in the Super Late Model, Limited Late Model and Factory Stock classes were awarded trophies for ‘heir respective finishes in the 1996 Lane Automolivc/Speed Pro Points Standings. In the Super Late Models. Mike VanSparrcntak was crowned the track champion for a second consecutive year. Rick Sexton also was a track winner for a straight season and for the second time in three years Mike Zordan earned lop honors in the Factory Stock division. Zordan was also the recipient of the Jerry I andon "Hard Charger" award. The award was presented by Wayne Landon, of Hastings, in honor of his late son. Some Barry County drivers were on hand to receive recognition for their '96 racing efforts. In the Super Late Models. Middleville's Ron Finkbeiner and Larry Dahlke Jr. finished 11 th and 18th. Joe Bush, of Hastings, managed a 20th finish in select shows. In the Limited Late Models. Delton's Brandon Lyons and Gabe High ended their seasons 14th and 21st respectively And in the Factory Stock's. Lake Odessa's Steve Carter. Gun Lake's John Tcrmcer and Hastings'Brad Shcllcnbarger took 15th. 16th and 20th. respectively. The Kalamazoo Speedway is scheduled to open up the 1997 season on April 19. Middleville's holiday magic continued last Friday as Coach Kurt Hulzhucter's team outscored Grand Rapids Baptist 33-19 in (he second half to prevail by a 58-47 final score. The Trojans, now 4-1 heading into Friday's league matchup with Godwin, certainly Jid not play its best game of the year, but managed to make the key plays when they had to. Trailing 28-25 at half. Middleville surged ahead 39-36 after three quarters and then tallied 19 more in the final ci^ghl minutes to close out the contest on a positive note. Turnovers and sub-par shooting hindered Middleville throughout the game. Holzhueter pointed to his team's 18 miscues as a sore spot and the 21-of-52 shooting night as another area his team must work on. On a positive side, the Trojans limited the Mustangs to a J7-of-43 shooting performance. Jeremy Shriver led Middleville with 20 points. Nathan Prangcr tallied 10 markers. Dave Liu added 9 points and Kevin Doyle came off the Trojan bench to drain 7 points. Another player who spurred Middleville's offensive prowess was Lucas Weatherhead. Weaihcn:*.ad scored just 5 points, but made a clutch 3-pcmter in the third quarter that helped to serve as a turning point for Holzhuetcr’s crew. Kyle Smith and Aaron Konopka shared the Mustang's lop scoring spot with 13 points apiece. Shriver also led the te: m in rebounds with 9 caroms, while Prangcr pulled down 6 rebounds. In total. Middleville out-rebounded Grand Rapids Baptist 32-12. The Trojans last game came on Dec. 20 when they defeated Calvin Christian 72-46 al Middleville High. Shriver, in that contest, scored a game-high 26 points. Lions prepare for Palace Maple Valley will get to test its shooting touch on the floor where Grant Hill has achieved super stardom when they play Portland this Thursday (Jan. 2) at the Palace in Auburn Hills. See MIDDLEVILLE continued on page 11 Jeremy Shriver, 14, takes aim in the Dec. 20 victory over league opponent Calvin Christian at Middleville High. Shriver has led the Trojans to back-to-back holiday wins totaling 26 points. Lakewood spikers prove potency with two tournament triumphs The last two weeks for Lakewood’s volleyball learn have been the closest resemblance of perfection that a high school volleyball squad can hope for. After beating a top-ranked StevensvilleLakeshore team on their home floor on Dec. 21. Coach Kellie Rowland's team found themselves at a very challenging 24-team Grand Valley State University tournament last Saturday. Well, maybe not that challenging as the Lady Vikings cruised through their matches and took the first place hardware with a 15-3, 15-5 win over Zeeland in the final. In pool play. Lakewood easily beat Wayland (15-5. 15-0). Grandville (15-1. 15­ 13) and Wyoming Park (15-2. 15-3). Then after resting for five hours, the area spiking powerhouse defeated Grand Ledge (15-9, 15-11) in the quarterfinals and State dynamo St. Philip (15-6, 5-15 and 15-9) in the semifinals. Rowland said that her team, after losing the second game to the Tigers, regrouped and took it to them in the third and deciding game. "I was a little concerned," Rowland said. "(But) our speed and size dominated them." In the championship Zeeland was the challenger, but Lakewood would and did not put any slop to its overall dominance. The Chix edged out East Kentwood in the other semifinal tilt. The girls have an attitude that we don't lose," Rowland said. Their desire to win is just overwhelming. They play with guts and a lol of heart" Jennifer Mitchell had 70 kills on the day with 10 of those coming in the final. Joni Daniels also came up big with 60 kills, including 8 spikes versus Zeeland. Addi Radcliff registered 50 serving points, 8 in the championship match and 207 assists in the six Lakewood wins. Radcliff's passing skills were never more evident than against the second place Chix when she dished out 32 passes for Lady Viking scores. Mitchell was second in service points with 421, while Pearl Ward served for 34 additional scores. Ward, who is replacing Angela Rufncr this year in Lakewood's starting lineup, has certainly made her mark in helping to replace the only senior off the *96 team that went to the Class State quarterfinals. "Pearl Ward is having lo step up and fill Angela Ru frier's shoes," Rowland said. "She absolutely came up big in the finals." With the early success the Lady Vikings have enjoyed during the volleyball season, one must wonder what has made this team so unstoppable? They know that defense and blocking wins games." Rowland explained. "(Also) their intensity and focus helps them to win." Lakewood's next appearance comes at home when they host a tournament that includes Hastings on Jan. 4. On Jan. 9 the Lady Vikings jump into Capital Circuit play when they entertain Mason. See LAKEWOOD continued on page 11 Delton grappters lock arms at Northview Invitational Joe Daniels won five times and Johnny Hicks captured four victories for Delton's wrestling team last Saturday al the Northview Invitational. Delton's team won I of 5 matches and tied in another at the challenging tournament. The Panthers beat Spring Lake 47­ 22. tied Reeths Puffer 38-38 and lost to Union 47-29. host Northview 69-9 and Kenowa Hills 40-39. Delton winners versus Spring Lake were Branden Newington (void at 103), Hicks (void at 125), Daniels (4­ 3 overtime decision at 130), Robert Isom (4-1 decision at 140), Nick Hannar (17-2 major decision at 145), Rob Tack (fall in 1:24 at 152), Dustin Green (fall in 2:32 al 160) and Dan Anaya (fall in 2:44 at 171). Taking victories over Reeths Puffer were Newington (void at 103). Corey McEntec (fall in 1:15 at 119), Daniels (3-1 decision al 130), Dana Earl (fall in 1:29 at 135), Isom (fall in 26 seconds at 140) and Hannar ( major decision at 145). In Delton's matchup with Union. Newington (void al 103), Hicks (15-0 tech fall at 125), Daniels (fall in 1:18 al 130). Hannar (fall in 4:33 at 145), Shawn Murphy (fall in 30 seconds at 215) all won. Capturing victories in the Northview match were Hicks (12-1 decisional 125)and Daniels(17-1 tech fallal 130). And in the battle with Kenowa Hills. McEntec (fall in 2:25 at 119), Hicks (10-7 decision at 125). Daniels (fall in 36 seconds at 130), Earl (fall in 58 seconds al 135), Isom (fall in 3:26 al 140). Hannar (void al 145). Green (fall in 31 seconds at 160). Anaya (fall in 5:53 at 171) and Jon Hannecow (win at 215) collected Panther triumphs. On Jan. 4 the Panthers will return to the mats at the Hamilton Tournament. KNOW Pictured from the banquet (from left) are Gabe High, Brad Shellenbarger. Ron Finkbeiner and Brandon Lyons. Missing from the photo are John Termeer. Larry Dahlke Jr. and Joe Bush (Photo provided) The Lady Vikings have started off the high school volleyball season on a tear. The team consists of (front row. from left) Julie Heacock, Stacie Carpenter. Brei Tingley, Shawna Buche, Ashley Frost; (middle row) Jami Schrock, Gretchen Reed. Amanda Blough, Addi Radcliff, Melissa Ruder, Cindy VanderBoon; (back row) Coach Kellie Rowland, Jill Benschofer, Jennifer Mitchell, Joni Daniels, Pearl Ward. Jennifer Nielsen and Catherine Shellenbarger. what's happening in city and county government. Read the Banner each week! '_____ ’________________ • �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 2. 1996 — Page 11 Lions’ spikers find field to be fierce at G-A Classic Il was a lough go-around for Maple Valley's young varsity volleyball team last Friday at the Galesburg-Augusta Holiday Classic. The Lions went 0-8 on the day against tome very talented foes White Pigeon (6-2) won the tournament's title beating the host Rams (5-3) 15-11 and 15 9 Other teams al the Holiday Classic included Kalamazoo Christian (6-2) and Climax-Scots (3-5) Maple Valley will next play Portland St. Patrick on Monday. LAKEWOOD, cont. from page 10 Lakeshore Tourney . Il had been a long time since StevensvilleLakeshore's volleyball team had lost a varsity match at home. But on Dec 21 the Lancers met a very determined group of Lady Vikings and S-L's long home winning streak promptly came to a close. After beating Three Rivers (15-2. 15-1). St. Joseph (15-5. 15-4) and River Valley (15-2. 15-2) in pool play and defeating Hamilton (15-4. 15-8) in the semifinals. Coach Kellie Row land's Lakewood team faced the talented host squad in the finals of 12-tcam Stevensville-Lakeshore tournament. In that match, the Lady Vikings handed the leaping Lancers their first home loss in 15 years, winning the title confrontation 15­ 3. 11-15 and 15-9. Going into the weekend. Rowland was concerned about her team's blocking and defense Afterwards, the coach could only !>milc and say positive things about those two areas. "The blocking and defense improved tremendously in one week." Rowland said. "We were able lo shut them (the Lancers) MIDDLEVILLE, cont. from page 10 down at the net. We were able lo play a faster game versus Stevensville-Lakeshore " Jennifer Mitchell led Lakewood with 65 kills and 22 blocks. Mitchell's blocking prowess was vividly seen in the matchup with the Lancers when she put up 15 of her 22 blocks. "She's using her speed. They couldn't stop her," Rowland said of Mitchell's improved The ’ ions, idle last Friday, will take part in a hi..»p extravaganza that includes three prep games and an NBA battle between the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics in one day on one floor. Maple Valley Coach Jerry Reese said that his team will stay in the Auburn Hills area on Wednesday night just to take in the spirit of this grand opportunity Other Barry County games occuring on Friday night include Middleville at Godwin. Eaton Rapids at Lakewood and the 3-1 Hastings Saxons at Lowell. Tuesday night (Jan. 7) matchups arc Hastings at Northview. Delton at Plainwell. Portland St Patrick al Maple Valley. Lakewood at Mason and Coopersville at Middleville play. Also contributing to Lakewcxid s winning effort were Joni Daniels (48 k:’ls). Jami Schrock (23 kills. 49 points serving) and Pearl Ward (8 blocks. 35. points serving). Passing was another superlative for Lakewood The team served al an 80 percent clip with Addi Radcliff leading the way with 120 assists. "She's putting the ball right where they (the Lakewood hitters) want it." Rowland commented about Radcliffs passing effort. Schrock. Gretchen Reed and Mchssa Ruder also dished off many sweet passes that led lo numerous Lady Viking points. Bowling SCORES: Sunday Night Mixed Rednecks 45; D & N Mortgage 44; Short N Sweet 43; S & S 39W; B.S.ers 39; Runarounds 36*6; Bowling Buddies 35'6; Thunder Alley 35; Tasmaniac's 35; Diehards 34; Fearsome 4 3316; QB & Associates 31; Beginners Plus 31; 2x4 3016; Friends 28; Danger Zone 24; Gel Along Gang 22; See-Ya 5. Womens High Games and Series — S. VanDcnburg 205-583; D. Snyder 210-546; D. Bartimus 171 505; M Snyder 177-500; L. Davis 186-479; D. Sceber 164-468; D A. Snyder 177-462; M. Evans 160-433; L Beyer 177-430; K. Faul 110-299; K. Becker 236; D VanCampen 189; B. Hayes 180; L. Falconer 173; S. Vonberg 160; V. Miller 160; C. Wilcox 155. Mens High Games and Series — R. A New Day for Saxon Cagers! ; Hastings' varsity basketball team has opened its season with an impressive 3-1 start after winning Jest two'games'a year ago. Wins have come for Coach Don Schils' team against Ionia, Lakewood (shown here), and Wyoming Park. On Friday night, the blue and gold cagers will go alter win No. 4 when they travel to Lowell High. Pictured here is Saxon center Darnell Day (50) scoring two inside the paint versus fellow Barry County team Lakewood High on Dec. 13. Craven 228-622; M Martin 210-599; R Snyder III 200-554; K Bushee 189-551; K. Lambeth 205-542; D. Stonehouse 201-525; B Barkhuff 182-520; D. Secber 169-491; K Hammontree 201; A. Taylor 192; R. Fay 190; B. Falconer 188; R. Bowman 186; S. Frenthway 183; B. Drayton 181; M. Cross 180; T. James 176; B. Miller 170; J. Davis 167; J. Eye 163; C.W. Simpson 154. Good Games and Series — 154-436; J. Donnini 190-477; L. B. Maker 179; M. Garber 169; 172; T. Christopher 186-532; 179-487; N. Goggins 173-426; 173-473; L. Elliston 202-539. Moose Mixed Four Rs 4416; Three Ponies 44; Nine and a Wiggle 4016; Get Lucky 3916; Heads Out 39Mi; Sears Service 38; Odd Balls 37; Big O s 35Vi; Late Comers 34*6; Special Ks 34; Ten Pins 34; Rocky 4 32; Working On It 32; Gut­ ter Gang 30; Ramblers 29*6; Gillons Const. 2716; Roscos 16; Four Stars 15. Mens High Games and Series — M. Zim­ merman 190-525; D. Whitney 197-551; B. Keillor 178-492; R. Sears 188-502; K. Meaney 223-602; W. GiUons 182-492; J. May 280-689, J. Barnum Ill 235-654; M McKee 205-600; F. Rainwater 203; R. Rob­ bins 181; J. Bartimus 201; M. Lydy 186; L. Brummel 171; R. Faye 201; B. Rippley 193; R. Hildenbrand 178; R. Roush 192; D. Palmitier 134. Womens High Games and Series — P. Ramey 192-473; S. Keijor 138-389; K. Keeler 172-496; K SufFm 187-531; B. BowiereUes .. Bennett Industries 36-24; Kent Oil 32-28; Hecker Insurance 29-31; Dorothy's Hair Styl­ ing 29-31; Carlton Center Excavating 28-32; D. J. Electric 26-34. Hughes 193; R. Brummel 177; G. Meany 161; S. Ripley 147; J. Madden 182; S. Hildenbrand 175; S. Tinkler 152; M. Whitney 152; A. Keillor 132. From the Associated Press off the mat. The state’s only high school wrestling officiating association dis­ banded a few weeks ago rather than be forced lo referee girl vs boy matches. "They can't make us do this." said John Rizzuti. former president of the Texas Wrestling Officials Association. "Hell will freeze over before I officiate girls being brutalized by guys " The association’s move came after two female wrestler? and the American Civil Liberties Union threatened lo sue it for not refereeing matches involving girls. The dissolution was intended to undercut the lawsuit. But two mothers of tcmale wrestlers. Rai Barnett and Karen Herring, on Tues­ day filed a discrimination lawsuit along with a motion lo allow the girls to wres­ tle : The governing body of high school wrestling in the state, the Texas Inter­ scholastic Wrestling Association, and the Texas Wrestling Officials Association are among the defendants. Lawyer AnthonyHume. who filed the lawsuit, said Wednesday he had no evidence the offi­ cials' association had disbanded, so it was included in the suit The legal maneuvers mark the esca­ lation of a controversy over a sport that now has 20 female participants statewide Girls have wrestled lor several years in Texas, just as in about 20 other U S stales, and typically are on a school’s mostly male team Fhey wrestle boys or other girl* in their weight class in matches established by the coaches at the start of a meet The Trojans scoring depth was a key factor in last Friday's win over Baptist. David Liu (12) did his pari with 9 points, equaling his scoring total in the victory over Calvin Christian. GET YOUR COPIES of Prep females want to wrestle, refs prefer they not ARLINGTON. Texas — If Ar­ lington High School wrestler AshleyKing has to give up the sport she loves, it won't he because of her mostly male competition. Il could be the referees who drive her G Potter Lcwe 164; K. Fowler E. Ulrich S. Merrill Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thornapple Lake Trading Post Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies Back Door Deli Hastings Speedy Mart In Middleville — Gun Lake — Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market Greg’s Get It & Go Middleville Speedy Mart Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa — L&J’s Our Village General Store Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell Crystal Flash In Freeport — In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy In Nashville — South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store RJ Sportsman I I �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 2, 1996 o Parent(s) must be residents) of Barry County for at least six (6) months of 1996. Parent(s) must notify the Hastings Banner by calling 945-9554 within 48 hours of birth. G O O Exact date and time of birth must be verified in writing by attending physician or midwife as being the first baby in 1997born in Barry County. Gifts must be claimed within 90 days with certification letter from the Hastings Banner. Bosley Pharmacy Plumb’s Valu Rite Foods $ 902 W. State St., Hastings, 118 S. Jefferson, Hastings 945-3429 a 'W Cinder Pharmacy 110 W. State St.. Hastings • 945-9551 J s25 Gift Certificate Vaporizer Phon. 945-4921 ff o 0 Mary’s Hair & Nails 410 W. State Street, Hastings 945-5321 Haircut & Hot Oil Manicure % Mexican Connection /7 131 S. Jefferson St. Hastings • 945-4403 0 0 Dinner for Four rh V $ \\ First Month’s Supply of Newborn Diapers McDonald’s 0 Penn-Nook Gift Shop 1009 W. Green St., located on the main floor of Pennock Hospital IAd space provided by J-Ad Graphics) 0-7 Barlow Florist 109 W. State St., Hastings 945-5029 ™ Wall Rack Felpausch 127 S. Michigan. Hastings • 945-2474 <_/ Dakota Country Crafts £ 3 $ Qo 2259 Gun Lake Rd.• 948-2874 & M // 1215 W. State St., Hastings 948-8233 "Ilf) rZift C /j $ 802 W. Stale Si.. Hastes* s25 Gift Certificate .................... ................... 0 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-01-09.pdf e3751e49920a57be70fa79a11b634108 PDF Text Text Local matmen win gold at the Lamb First Friday has series first Set Page 10 See Page 3 Emergency funds will be distributed See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 u/ao.w Heatina*. r’ut*! it lltrjr * ANNER 121 S.Owrch St. Hastings THURSDAY. JANUARY 9. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 1 News uBritfs First baby of the year finally arrives Jan. 6 by Mary Warner Staff Writer Harvey Hoffmui. a 1961 gradaata of lliniif Kick School, was room h« J to aa Eam Canny 56d> Dixria Mff ■ a ceranoiy. with a rnngltoa ta OtaMlaJp. Hoffman. an attorney in Lansing who now lives in Grand Ledge, was ap­ pointed by Gov. John Eaf >*r from a field of 16 candidates io fill *e remate­ tag two yean of the sia-year krm of In Haswen. He will be eligible to seek a fWI term in November I9N. ■ He learned of his appoammaM on Dec. 23 and will begin hearing eases Monday. Jan. 13. Ha joins senior Jedgs MBesgar on the district bench. Adar gradating from Haaringt HigA School, Hofhnan earaed a bacheJoih sad a ■srtrr'r degree at Western Michigan University before he received his law dapse from Cootey Law School Huffman was bora and raised ta Hatainp His appointment makes two fitamhrn of lhe Class of 19M who have become judges. The other is Barry County Circuit Judge James Fls^g^. PRICE 50* Andrew David Webb isn't just the first baby bom at Pennock Hospital in 1997 whose parents live in Barry County. Andrew, bom at 3:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 6. is also the first baby Robert and Dawn Webb have had in the winter. The couple's other two children, Ashley. 4. and Orion. 2. were both bom in the summer. Not only that, Andrew is lhe first baby the Webbs have had since Robert got out of the Navy. And he is lhe first baby the couple has had since they moved into their Hastings home. However. Andrew may be far from the last baby bom during lhe winter months, in the family's new house, after dad’s return from the service. The Webbs plan to have many more little ones — nine, to be exact, includ­ ing a set of twins. The decision on how many children they are going to have was arrived at somewhat unusually. "When we first got married," Rob said. "1 told (Dawn) she could have as many dia­ monds as she wanted in her wedding band." However, he told her. there was a price at­ tached to each one. For every diamond in the wedding band, he told Dawn, the colpic would have to have a child. Dawn picked out a combination engage­ ment ring and wedding band that had 10 small diamonds and one large diamond in the mid­ dle. Each small diamond would count for one child, they decided, and the large middle dia­ mond would represent twins. Rob wants a lot of children. Dawn said, because "he’s from a rather large family him­ self. and he’s also really great with kids. He loves them. He loves family." Rob was bom and raised in Freeport, he said. After high school (he was home schooled), he joined the Navy, became an electrician's male, and wound up overseas serving on the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy during the Gulf War. While on the John F. Kennedy, two events were to occur that had a major impact on his later life. During routine equipment repairs on board ship. Rob's left hand was caught in a piece of equipment that was supposed to be turned off but wasn't. He lost all of his fingers but his thumb. Also while Rob was on the carrier. Dawn's sorority sister. Michele, began to write a shipmate of Rob's named Glenn. Dawn and Michele were attending Felician College in New Jersey at lhe time. Michele started writing Glenn. Dawn said, because Dawn, who was bom and raised in New Jer­ sey, had been dating someone stationed on lhe John F. Kennedy. Dawn wrote to her then boyfriend and asked if he knew someone Michele could write to. and the boyfriend supplied Glenn's name. Dawn later broke up with the man sta­ tioned on the earner, but Michele continued •o correspond with Glen" ^’hen lhe John F. Kennedy re turned to pen ;n I tic U.S., she and Michele made arrangements to meet Glenn in Virginia Beach, Va. Glenn was then stationed with Rob in Norfolk. Va. One day while Dawn. Michele and Glenn were at lhe beach. Dawn related, "Rob comes walking by. says hi to Glenn, and then comes up and gives us (Dawn and Michele) both hugs." See BABY, continued on page 2 Pictured with newborn Andrew David Webb are his father. Robert Webb, 27, his mother. Dawn Webb. 26. his brother Orion, 2. and his sister Ashley, 4. Court to study new case against 10-year old Staff Writer Snrptas apptaaauoe. peea beans, fip. oranp juice and salmon will be distribwri al nine sites Wetawsdey. Jan. IS. in Barry County, mostly from as early as 1:30 a.m. to as late as 2 pan. The nine sites are the After 60 Ctab M the VFW Hall in Middleville, the American Legion pest in Hickory Cor­ ners. the Castleton Township Hall ta Nashville, the Pteasantview Family Church in Dowling, the Orangeville Township Hall Si Ambrose Cathoise Church ia Delton. Zion Lutheran Church ia Woodland, and the Commis­ sion on Aging and St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings Specific distribution times for each site arc available by calling the local of­ fice of the Community Action Agency at 944-4260 For information about in­ come eligibility guidelines, call the CAA office Blood drive stated ■ frnosy wi Mfubiivm A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday. Jan. 10. at lhe Castleton Township Hall. 913 Reed St. in Nashville. The goal is 60 pints. Karen Despres, director of the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, said the blood supplies are low. but demand continues to be high. Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the dale of the drive is eligible to contribute. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two Larry Hess, lhe Yankee Springs boy who attracted national attention when he was ac­ cused of stalking a female classmate last spring, will return to Family Court March 14 after being accused of leaving a harassing message on an answering machine of the girl’s family Oct. 30. Hess. 10, had been accused in February 1996 of leaving an obscene message on lhe family’s answering machine and allegedly had made up Io 200 to lhe girl. That case was dismissed in September by Family Court Judge Richard Shaw. Robert Nida. Family Court Administrator, emphasized that the Hess case is being treated similar to other cases involving juve­ niles. "What's happened is I’ve looked at a police report and said there is enough there to indi­ cate that something may have gone on. and I've sent it to the judge.” he said. Nida said the typical route for a case in Family Court is a police report will be sent to the prosecutor’s office for review. The prosecutor decides whether to submit the pe­ tition to lhe court, which then sends a letter to the juvenile and lhe family involved The case then goes to a preliminary hcar- ing or inquiry — which can be formal or in­ formal in nature — to determine if there has been a violation of law. The court then can decide to dismiss the case, adjourn it to re­ quest more information or schedule another hearing or place lhe case on its "consent cal­ endar," where the family and juvenile con­ sent to a period of probation. If the juvenile successfully completes probation, lhe record County committees reduced from 7 to 5 Bailey and James lead County Board this year by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers has re-elected James Bailey as its chair­ man. has chosen Sandy James as new vice chairwoman and has streamlined its standing committee structure. With votes from five of the board's eight commissioners. Bailey was elected Tuesday to his third consecutive year as chairman Commissioners Emmet Herrington and Robert Wenger voted for Wenger as chair­ man. New Commissioner John Barnett was absent, missing the first meeting of his twoyear term. "I appreciate the support of the commis­ sioners... Understanding there are some dif­ ferences for chairman, I hope that it's a uni­ form board where we can all work together this year," Bailey said. 'Tin going to make an extra effort to make sure that things hopefully run smooth on the Barry County Board... We need to be working for the bet­ terment of Barry County. I commit to doing that this coming year and the years to fol­ low." he said. James succeeds Lew Newman, who has served as vice chair for the past two years. "I enjoyed being vice chair." Newman said after the meeting, "but we have good mem­ bers on the board who are fully qualified to be (vice) chair and it's good experience to pass it around. I think Sandy is going to be a good vice chair. She is certainly capable." "1 take this responsibility seriously and will work with everyone to accomplish what is good for Barry County." James told the board. James also was elected to her spot with five votes. Herrington and Wenger again voted for Wenger to have that position. Herrington had nominated Wenger to both posts, saying that Wenger had “a wealth of experience" from serving on committees and boards for lhe past eight years and as a for­ mer county vice chairman for a time. Her­ rington also said it is his opinion that Wenger "has the best understanding and holistic vision of any of us on this commis­ sion. as to what is needed and what can be proposed for Barry County today and as we approach (he 21st century." "...In making this assessment it is not my intent to denigrate the part or past efforts made by members of this commission." Herrington said. Bailey's committee appointments, which reduced the number of the board's standing committees from seven to five, were tenta­ tively endorsed 6-1 by lhe board. The action was taken pending commissioners' approval to amend its board rules to allow for the re­ duction of committees at lhe Jan. 14 meet­ ing. The County Board couldn't change lhe board rules this week because that item of business was not on the Jan. 7 special meet­ ing agenda. Herrington cast the lone dissenting vole for the committee appointments. Herrington and Barnett arc the only commissioners who do not chair any of the 1997 committees. Bailey said lie asked Herrington if he was in­ terested in a chairmanship and Herrington said he was not. Wenger suggested that perhaps the committees could have co-chairs so each board member could have the experience. Bailey said he didn't have any problem with that. The new committee structure eliminates the Courts and Public Safety Committee and spreads its former duties into two other committees and combines the former sepa­ rate Personnel and Human Services commit­ Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma (left) gives the oath of office to County Board Chairman James Bailey and new board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James. tees into one. See COUNTY, continued page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 9, 1997 Emergency food, shelter funds will be distributed Barry County has been chosen to receive $9,455 in federal funds io supplement emer­ gency food and shelter programs in the area. Funding requests must be submitted to the Barrs County United Way. PO Box 81. Hastings. Mich 49058 by Jan. 24 The re­ quests may be made by letter describing the need for emergency funds and intended use All funded programs are required to provide quarterly reports showing use of money allo­ cated The selection federal funding was made by News Briefs Historical society will meet Jan. 16 The Barry County Historical Society will meet al 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 16. at lhe Hastings Public Library. 121 South Church St.. Hastings. Willy McDonald, a waterfowl expert and carving educator, will present a pro­ gram that includes his videos "Close Encounters ol the Bird Avenue Kind" and "II This Decoy Could Talk." McDonald owns and operates The Duck Blind, a retail store in Richland that features carving and art supplies. He leaches duck carving in the shop. He has taught a continuing education class al Michigan Stale University for the past nine years. McDonald and his wife. Diane, are residents of the Delton area, on Wall Lake. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m Monday. Jan. 13. in lhe Delton Middle School library . The program will feature a slide pre­ sentation "Let’s Ride a Train." The public is invited. Immunization clinic set in Middleville The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment will have an immunization clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 15. al the Middleville Methodist Church. 11 Church St. in MiddlevHle. No appointment is necessary, but par­ ents should bring their children's immu­ nization records. Most immunizations arc free Future clinics will be held on the third Wednesday of each month. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at 945-9516. Open houses set for school additions The Hastings Area School System will have open houses for additions Io the middle school and Central Elemen­ tary from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 26. in both buildings. The dedication ceremony at Central Elementary will be at 2:15 p.m. in lhe all-purpose room. The middle school's ceremony will be at 2 p.m. in that school's multi-purpose room. The public is invited to the open houses and ceremonies at both build­ ings. Playground name contest scheduled The Hastings Circle of Friends is sponsoring a contest to name the play­ ground structure planned for this spring al Bob King Park. The Circle of Friends, a group of adult volunteers, has spent lhe Iasi sev­ eral months making plans and raising funds for the new playground superstructure. Now they want it to have a name, and they’re inviting all children fifth grade and younger in the area. Flycis providing details of lhe contest arc being sent home with school chil­ dren and entry boxes arc being placed at each local school and al lhe Plumb’s and Fclpausch supermarkets in Hastings. Children in private schools and those w ho arc home schooled are welcome lo enter, too. The boxes will be picked up on Wednesday. Jan. 22. A Children's Committee of the Circle of Friend’, will choose lheir 10 favorite entries and then lhe Adults Committee will select the winner from thai group ol 10. The Children’s Committee, over­ seen by Paige Herrington and Allyson Shnavicr. is made up of 40 kids from Southeastern. Northeastern. Plcasanhicw and St Rose schools. Once a name is chosen for lhe struc­ ture. there will be a logo contest incor­ porating lhe name in the design. The winning ’ogo will be printed on sweat­ shirts. which will be sold later in a fund raiser lhe national board, which is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and consists of representatives from the Salvation Army. American Red Cross. Council of Jewish Federations. Catholic Charities USA. National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA. and United Way of America, which will provide lhe ad­ ministrative staff and function as fiscal agent The board was charged with distributing funds appropriated by Congress to help ex- Open house slated for retiring officials Retired Barry Township Supervisor William Wooer and retired Township Trustee Dari Herbert will be honored at an open house and party from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 12. at the township hall. 155 E Orchard St.. Delton. The public is invited to attend. Adult reading dub is starting "Hibcamatc with a Good Book" is lhe theme of this year's adult reading club, which starts Monday. Jan. 13. and runs through April 12. Participants can read 15 books and re­ ceive a library mug or canvas book bag. Signup and details are at the Hastings Public Library, 121 S. Church St.. 945-4263. Workshop to focus on communication A special scries of programs on "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen (And How to Listen So Kids Will Talk) will start Monday. Jan. 13. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Barry Intermediate School District office in Hastings. The seven-week workshop, free and open to any parent, is geared to improv­ ing communication and understanding in the home. The scries is sponsored by the Early On program, in cooperation with Re­ gion 12 of the SAPE/Family Education program. For more information or to register, call Angela Jones at 945-9545, exten­ . ter programs run by local service agencies will be a local board that includes the Salva­ tion Army, the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Barry County chapter of the Red Cross. Hastings Area Ministerial Asso­ ciation. Community Action Agency. Family Independence Agency and Barry County United Way. The local board is responsible for recom­ mending agencies to receive the funds and any additional money available under this phase of the program.. Under the terms of the grant from the n.•• lional board, local governmental »•» private voluntary organizations chosen to receive funds must be non-profit, have an account­ COUNTY Wooer, who had been supervisor since 1973. and Herbert both decided against seeking re-election last November. sion 33. pand lhe capacity ol food and shelter pro­ grams in high-need areas around the county Determining how the funds will be dis tribuicd among the emergency l«H«d and shcl . Showcase to have gospel music fest An evening of gospel music, featur­ ing Mark Forester, In His Name and lhe Mallisons. is planned for the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's in Hastings. Forester. 19. is a soloist from Lapeer who has had nine years of piano training and four years of formal voice lessons. He has given more than 250 performances in the last year and was featured in the October issue of "Singing News" magazine. In His Name is a local mixed quartet making its Showcase debut. The group has released an album and appeared on the Holly Trolley. Bob and Donna Mallison have been singing in the area for many years and they have released an album. Scaling at the Showcase is on a first- (cont. from page 1) The Finance Committee, which oversees the County Building Authority, country treasurer and purchasing, also acquired lhe Equalization Department (which was moved from the Central Services Committee) and lhe capital budget (moved from the Facilities and Properties Committee). The County Development Committee oversees Planning and Zoning. Parks and Recreation, Solid Waste, Department of Public Works. Soil & Water Conservation. Airport Commission, the Polawalomi Recreation. Conservation & Development Council plus the Cooperat.ve Extension Service (which was moved from lhe Central Services Committee). Emergency Prepared­ ness. Local Emergency Planning Council and Central Dispatch/E-911 (all formerly on the Courts and Public Safety Committee. Facilities and Property Committee duties remain the same — parking. Safely Com­ mittee. county buildings and bid reviews — except for the addition of custodial services, which was moved from the jurisdiction of the Personnel Committee. Central Services has inherited new respon­ sibilities for rcmonumentation (moved from lhe County Development Committee) and the prosecuting attorney's office, child care­ probate and welfare, circuit, district, probate and juvenile courts, the jury board. Friend of the Court, adult probation and the law li­ brary (all moved from the former Courts and Public Safety Committee). In addition. Cen­ tral Services will continue to oversee the Sheriff/Jail/Marine departments, county sur­ veyor. County Transit. Road Commission, road patrol, drain commission office, register of deeds. Land Information Services (including mapping and the abstract depart­ ment) and the animal shelter'. The combined Personnel and Human Ser­ vices Committee will work with labor nego­ tiations. the Appeals Committee. Classifica­ tion Committee, county clerk, employee ing system and conduct an annual audit, practice nondiscrimination, must have demonstrated the capability to deliver food md shelter programs, and if a private volun­ tary organization, must have a voluntary board. Barry County pr» viously has distributed emergency food and shelter funds to the Community Action Agency. Our Lady of Great Oaks Food Bank. United Metliodisl Church m Middleville. Simmonds Williams American Legion. St. Ambrose Church, Nashville Assembly of God and Lakewood Community Council. These agencies were responsible for pro­ viding 14.000 meals, nine rent assistance and 40 utility assistance requests. For more information, call the Barry County United Way al 945-4010. benefits, personnel policies, county adminis­ trator, Commission on Aging. Barry-Eaton District Health Dept., Veteran's Affairs. Thomapple Manor. South-central Michigan Commission on Aging. Community Action Agency . Chief Executive Office Board, med­ ical examiner. Family Indepcixlcncc Agency. Mental Health. Substance Abuse and lhe Area Agency on Aging. Committee appointments for 1997 arc: • Finance Committee: Rod Goebel, chair­ man. and members Lew Newman. Tim Burd and Jim Bailey. John Barnett is the alternate. • County Development: Robert Wenger, chairman; and members Lew Newman. Sandy James and John Barnett. Tim Burd is the alternate. • Facilities and Property: Sandy James, chairwoman; and members Robert Wenger. John Barnett and Rod Goebel. Lew Newman is the alternate. • Personnel and Human Services: Lew Newman, chairman; and members Sandy James. Rod Goebel and Emmet Hcmngton John Bamctt is the alternate • Central Services: Tim Burd, chairman; and members Emmet Herrington and Jim Bailey. Sandy James is the alternate. County commissioners also will represent the county on various boards and commis­ sions. Bailey -»d Burd will serve on the Air­ port Board; Bailey, Wenger and Burd on the Barry-Eaton Board of Health; Herrington and Barnett on the Community Action Agency. Wenger on the Administrative 911/Central Dispatch Board; Herrington and James on the Classification Committee; Wenger. Herrington and Burd on the County Commission on Aging Board; Burd on the Community Corrections Advisory Board; Barnett on the Community Dispute Resolu­ tion Board; Goebel, Burd and Barucu onthc Department of Public Work* Board, Wcapr W lhe Federal Eiwrgcacy Mnia^—iin: Agency Committee; Newman on the Jordan Lake Board; James and Bailey, Keyman group, which is also open to all commis­ sioners; Goebel and Bamctt on the Local Quiz Bowl champions announced at Hastings The team made up of Virginia and Janette Jennings. Dan Johnston and Phil McKeough was the winner of the local Quiz Bowl competition at Hastings High School last month. The winners earned the highest score by answering the most questions in a tournament. The foursome will represent Hastings in any quiz bowl events with other schools until the end of the 1996-97 academic year in June. Runner-up in the tournament was the team of Jeff Doozan. Phillip Gole. Josh Dickenson. Melissa Mcaney and John DeWitt. come. first-served basis. Hospice to sponsor informal workshop An estate planning seminar for farm­ ers will be held at 7 p.m Wednesday. Ipn. 15, at the Courts & Law Building, 220 W.Court St. Thcaession will show participants. • Hojr to provide for financial secu­ rity. • Leaving a legacy for foved ones. • Giving grandchii&p a future they'll remember. • Generously providing for a favorite church or charity. For reservations, call 945-4255. Emergency Planning Council; Bailey and Burd on the Mental Health Board; Herrington and Wenger on the CEO Board; Newman on the Mortgage Review Board; James on the Parks & Recreation Board; Newman on the Planning & Zoning Board; Newman on the Potawatomi Recreation. Conservation and Development Board; James, Bailey and Wenger on the Rcmonumentation Board; Barnett on the Safely Committee; Wenger on the Solid Waste Planning Committee; James and Bar­ nett on the Substance Abuse Board; James, Newman and Goebel on the Transportation Board; James and Newman on the Commu­ nity Wrap Around Team; and Burd on lhe Judge's Council. This week's special meeting was called by a written petition of commissioners Herring­ ton, Wenger and Barnett. Board rules stipu­ late any three commissioners may request a special meeting. Bailey, after the meeting, said he had asked previously if they wanted a special organizational meeting before the next regular session on Jan. 14 and they had said no. One reason for this week's meeting was that no provision had been made at the board's Dec. 30 meeting to extend the au­ thority of 1996 committees until lhe I9f7 organizational meeting. As a result, none 6f the board's committees had the authority lo meet or make recommendations, forcing the cancellation of two committee meetings ear­ lier this week. BABY (cont from pace 1) It was love al first hug. Dawn said. "He had the nicest eyes and dimples. I had lhe feeling this was my guy." Three months later, (he couple wis mar­ ried. • m • Five years later, Rob is out of lhe service and attending Michigan State University to obtain a degree in electrical engineering. He also works at the Ingham County Depart­ ment of Veterans Affairs through an MSU work study program. Dawn completed school and now works part time as a registered nurse at Pennock. She was surprised when she heard Andrew won the distinction of being lhe first baby born to a Barry County couple in 1997, she said In New Jersey, she said, such honors would most likely go to a baby bom just af­ ter midnight Jan. I. But the 1997 First Baby Contest, spon­ sored by area businesses, stipulates that the first baby designate must have parents who live in the county. So. while one other baby was bom at Pennock prior to Andrew's ar­ rival, Andrew was the first to have parents from Barry County. As winners of the First Baby contest, the Webbs will receive gifts from several area businesses, including the Hastings Banner, which will present the couple with a oneyear subscription and a special advertisemdat with a photo announcing Andrew's arrival. Cinder's Pharmacy, Plumb's. Penn-Nook Gift Shop. Barlow Florist. McDonald's, and K mart donated gift certificates. Bosley's gave a vaporizer. Mary's Hair and Nails a haircut and hot oil manicure, Dakota Coun­ try Crafts a wall rack, Mexican Connection a dinner for four, and Fclpausch a month's supply of newborn diapers. The proud parents said there were no com­ plications during Andrew's birth, though he took awhile to arrive. Dawn began labor at 7 p.m. Sunday night, arrived al the hospital at midnight, and didn’t have the baby until 3:30 Barry Community Hospice will spon­ soring "Where Do 1 Go from Here?" an informal workshop, from 8:30 a.m. lo 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 18. at lhe First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St.. Hastings. The workshop will be geared toward helping people make better decisions about lheir lives. It will feature seven guest speakers, who will talk about top­ ics such as mission in life, career devel­ opment in the '90s, maintaining a healthy balance, planning a successful financial future, "Legally Alone’* and "Oh. the Places You'll Go!" The $10 fee includes lunch and mate­ rials. The presenters will be licensed profes­ sional counselor Cecilia Skidmore; Tim Slcevi. director of Kellogg Community College's Barry County center; Doug Reatini. bereavement coordinator for Good Samaritan Hospice in Battle Creek; Hastings attorney David Tripp; Pat Fisher, who has taught a variety of subjects. Barb Pietrangelo, a specialist estate and retirement and planning with Momson and Associates; and Edwin Ford, adjunct professor at KCC and di­ rector of the Community Wellness Network. To register, send name, address and phone number and $10 fee to Barry Community Hospice. 450 Meadow Run. Suite 200. Hastings. 49058. Checks can be made payable lo Barry Community Hospice. Another way is to fax name, address and phone number at 948-9545 and indi­ cate interest in attending lhe workshop. Estate planning seminar is Jan. 15 Quiz Bowl runnerup was the team of (standing, from left) Jeff Doozan. Phil Gole. Josh Dickenson, (seated) Melissa Meaney and John DeWitt. p.m. the next day. Dawn's mother. Barbara Freda, flew «n from New Jersey just in time for Andrew's arrival. . Freda said Dawn's due date was Jan. 8, so she made plans to fly lo Michigan Jan. 5. which she thought would give her three days before the baby came. Instead, she said, she "just made it." Freda was in the birthing room with Rob and Dawn when Andrew arrived, as was Rob's father. David Webb. Freda has seen all three of Dawn's children bom. she said. The only one slightly discomfited by the baby's arrival was Ashley, who worried that she would no longer have the "first birthday of the year." because her birthday is earlier in the summer than Orion's and is always cele­ The winning Quiz Bowl team was (from left) Virginia Jennings. Janette Jennings Phil McKeough and Dan Johnston brated before Orion's. But Rob said he explained to her that she had already had five birthdays (counting the day she was born), which made her undisputed first birthday title holder. Ashley was also the first of the Webb children to have one of Rob's Navy buddies as a godfather. Rob said he has kept in touch with many of his Navy friends, and three of them have become godparents to his three children. Future plans for the couple are to build a home in the country and "have as many healthy kids as we can." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 9, 1997 — Page 3 First Friday audience takes over when guest doesn’t appear by David T. Young Dwyer said. "We spend a lol of money training these people To lose them (after three years) is an economic disaster... Good management has an obligation to work with its employees. If people need help, it's to our advantage to help them because it s a lol cheaper than starting training someone new all over again.** Dwyer said he believes that part of lhe problem is that there arc too many school districts in Michigan. He suggested that some should be allowed to fail and its stu­ dents be moved to other districts. But another man in lhe audience main­ tained that part of lhe problem is that big districts get loo unwieldy or "out of con­ trol.** Another woman in the audience then held that society is having a lot of problems, but it seems to want to focus only on education. "There isn't anything that’s going on well," she said. "Why pick on the schools?" Pino said that in Hastings several years ago had to pay a teacher $50,000 and some insurance to get rid of him. Dwyer said most people assume it would cost more to take the matter to court than to buy off lhe teacher, but it may not be so. He added that deals are made in other court-re­ lated matters all lhe lime. "If you tried every arrest police make, you'd have to have seven more courtrooms," he said. Dwyer noted that the first teachers' strike in Michigan was in 1969 in Plymouth. "We have a collective bargaining system that’s less than 30 years old." he said. Pino said that it wasn't possible to have a good school system at Maple Valley, his home district, because of years of poor ad­ ministration. Though education, the scheduled topic of Christenson’s presentation, dominated the discussion, there was some talk about wel­ fare and recent developments in county gov­ ernment. Dwyer contended that few people actually lake advantage of the welfare svstem. but loo many corporations get a free ride. He added that Barry County offers a nice welfare pro­ Editor It was a First Friday first. The scheduled guest speaker, retired teacher Gordon Christensen of Delton, couldn't make it Jan. 3 because of illness, so the prospe. live audience members took turns be­ ing the speakers in discussing education, re­ cent state policies and even county govern­ ment. Some took a dim view of Republicans, led by Gov. John Engler, and their attempts to establish charter schools to compete with public schools. A woman in the small group started things by commenting that even if the state pays parents vouchers, "charter schools won't be available for everyone. The public schools then will be left with students whose parents aren't that interested (in lheir education)." Jim Pino, host for lhe monthly First Fri­ day forums, said. "One of the biggest prob­ lems is that private schools choose who they want to come, so all the better students go. and it leaves the public schools with the problem kids." The woman responded, "What I resent most is that they (charter schools) use public funds." Blanche Munjoy, chairwoman of the Barry County, jfrmocralic Party, asked, "If Engler could wR these charter schools and fund them, then why is public education on such a light budget? Where do they find the money to fund lhe charter schools?" Pino said New York City now has a situa­ tion in which private schools are being funded with public money Some public­ schools in disrepair have had to be closed, and to find room for students, lhe state is subcontracting services from Catholic schools for lheir education. Clyde Morgan said, however, that there is $11 billion in New York's education budget. "With that kind of money, you wouldn’t think there would be walls falling down." he said. Another important current issue in educa- Friday session last week Speaker Gordon Christensen was ill and unable to appear, so the attendees became the collective speakers. lion. Pino said, is the question of how to get rid of poor teachers Bob Dwyer said teachers are on probation­ ary status (three years) longer than people in most other professions, and it doesn't make sense that they suddenly become incompe­ tent "monsters" in that fourth year when they get tenure. "Wc need to hire better supervisors." he said. When a comment was made that unions shouldn't go to bat for poor teachers, one woman said. "Everybody has faults. There are some not as talented as others. But they all have something to offer." Ruth Pino then asked. "What happens if a teacher becomes emotionally unstable?" Ex-businessman, coucflman Ed Caukin dies by Jason Carr Staff Writer Hastings businessman and former city councilman Ed Caukin die at Thomapple Manor las. Thursday. He was 81. Caukin was bom in Sparta, Mich., and raised in the Upper Peninsula and in Hastings. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1933 and attended Davenport College in Grand Rapids. Caukin served in the Asia-Pacific Theater during World War II, where he received a Bronze Star for heroic action in 1944 at Leyte Gulf. He also received a Purple Heart, a Presidential Unit Citation, a Distinguished Unit Citation, a Philippine Presidential Unit Citation and a Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Bronze Star device. After he returned to Hastings, Caukin owned and operated the Caukin Oil Company, selling the business to Cappon Oil Company in 1964. He was also involved with Hastings Fiberglass Products. Hastings Re-In forced Plastics — now Vialech — and land investments. He also served as director emeritus of the National Bank of Hastings and served for 12 years as a councilman for the city of Hastings. Ken Kensington, owner of Viatech, described Caukin as intense and nervous to the point of grinding his teeth, but also quiet and "a very, very, kind individual. He was really quite a guy." Kensington said Caukin had been one of the original stock holders when Hastings Re-Inforccd Plastics began in was a check writing machine that required two signatures. "If I had signed a check and had to call him tn get a signature for it. he always came right away. He was a very unpretentious man." She said it was known Caukin was wealthy, "but you would never know it. simply because he treated everyone the same. I just thought he was a terrific individual. He did so much for lhe little guy." Services for Caukin were held Sunday, and he was buried at Hastings Riverside Ccmetcrv. , gram to lhe County Board of Commission­ ers and the Road Commission. He said a county commissioner can serve for six years and then "be on lhe dole for life (with retirement benefits)." Carl Mcllvain. president of the Michigan Farmers Union, said that one of the govern­ ment's responsibilities should be to redis­ tribute wealth, "or we'll have a few monopo­ lies and all the money flowing in one direc­ tion." Pino added that he thinks it's amazing that wealthy conservatives talk about balancing the budget, but want more lax cuts for them­ selves. "They don’t want to share the burden of balancing the budget." he said. Pino added that it’s incredible that conser­ vatives want to reduce government income while increasing spending on the military while saying the seek to balance the budget, as was done in lhe 1980s under President Reagan. Dwyer said he didn’t know if the last elec­ tion really has made a difference, contending that President Clinton's cabinet has Democrats more conservative than many who served under Nixon. He quipped. "If voting really could change anything, they wouldn't let you do it." However, one woman said Clinton is more responsive than his opponent. Bob Dole, appeared to be. Munjoy contended that the choice in the last election was between an "ultra-conserva­ tive, evangelical philosophy and the middle of lhe road." "I just wish he (Clinton) would stand up on his legs a little more often. Dwyer maintained there still arc some other big problems closer to home. He said he wondered if Barry County needs 16 town­ ship clerks, a city clerk with several assis­ tants and three village clerks. He also ques­ tioned the need for eight county commis­ sioners and a register of deeds. Dwyer said the County Board blundered badly last year when it caused the Joint Eco­ nomic Development Commission lo disband and spending an additional $4,000 a year to hire Small Government Consultants to write grants. In one year. SGC has helped with just one grant, which he said essentially was written for jail expansion by the sheriffs de­ partment. The county paid an administration fee of $8,000 for the jail grant and has paid SGC $32,000 for next to nothing while former JEDC Executive Director Joe Rahn has con­ tinued lo be successful getting grants for the City of Hastings. Dwyer charged that county commissioners and members of the Road Commission make good part-time money with per diems, bene­ fits and mileage. He added that he isn't sure the Hastings airport is worth the trouble for the public sector. "Of what benefit is that airport to any­ one?" he asked "There's no commercial traf­ fic. It's like a harbor for flying yachts." He also took the Banner to task for no coverage of committee meetings of the County Board. Campaign finance reform was brought up, and Dwyer suggested an old idea from lhe late Zollon Ferency as a remedy. He said each district should be represented by more than one representative, based on percentage of the vote he or she receives. 1964. "He had good words of wisdom." from his business experience he said, "and that's what really helped us to be successful." Former Councilman Mike Klovanich and former Mayor Franklin Beckwith both served on council with Caukin and described him as an excellent councilman. "He always did his homework before he voted." said Klovanich. "He never voted no because he didn't know what was being discussed. He was always a very progressive councilman." Linda Belson said she worked with Caukin at Hastings Rc-lnforced Plastics where there Boy, Continued from page 1 is destroyed around his or her 17th birthday. In some instances, the prosecutor may pe­ tition for further court intervention in which the court can look at issues of detention, Nida said. The case then moves lo a hearing before the judge or a six-member jury, where the prosecutor must prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt. If the juvenile is found guilty, "the court has an array of dispositions." he said. The judge can dismiss the case — which is not a typical result, said Nida — order probation, order intensive probation or place the youth into foster care or training schools. "There's no distinction in the court be­ tween misdemeanors or felonies." he said. "So a young person accused of shoplifting could go through that whole system, but that’s not typical." The court places its emphasis on protec­ tion of the community, but also considers the best interests of lhe juvenile, which makes it "not as cut and dried as the adult system." said Nida. "You look at all kinds of social factors that are going on. How is this kid doing al home? How is this young person doing in school?" Hess* mother. Sharon Ives, has com­ mented to members of the media that she be­ lieves the answenng ma hine tape involved Oct. 30 had been altered to make it sound like Larry. Ni <a described this as "one of the kinds of issues that would be raised before the judge. This is something she's raised in his defense, Lui the burden of proof is on the prosecutor "She's said she wanted her day in court and that’s what she'll get." he said. Nida commented that he feels media cover­ age of the Hess case is generally proper, but "I don't know who it’s helping. Some of the people who are reporting on this are respon­ sible and try to do a good job understanding what goes on... I think we have a better rela­ tionship with our media here. They try lo understand what's going on and that there is another side lo this." He added, "What I've heard on the televi­ sion is that" Hess may have some personal problems. "I don't know if he being on TV helps him. though. "But I wish the media could be there for some of the more successful cases. I’m not fearful of the media and I'm not hiding any­ thing from the media, although I know there will be some critics, whatever we do." keep nt heed utn sunns Thanks to MDA research the future x looks brighter than ever. Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 People help MDA because MDA neips people Winter returns to Barry County After enjoying temperatures in the 50s to near 60 Friday and Saturday, winter's icy grip returned to Barry County with a vengeance, plunging the mercury into the 20s with windchills near zero. This Monday afternoon photo looking toward downtown Hastings illustrates the return of snow and cold. Road Commission will reduce paving projects by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Barry County Road Commission is going lo have to reduce the number of county roads it paves in 1997. Road Com­ mission Manager Jack Kineman said this week. Kineman said dwindling payments to the county from the Michigan Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (MVHF) have forced the Road Commission to cut back on township paving projects this year. Kineman said the reduction in stale rev­ enue is not reflected in a new S6.2 mil­ lion 1997 budget passed by the Barry County Road Commission Dec 31. In that proposed budget, stale MVHF rev­ enues arc projected to be S3.2 million How­ ever. the proposed budget was developed in the middle of 1996. Kineman said, and did not take into account the fact that for the past six months the Road Commission’s MVHF payments have been "going down by 3. 4 and 5 percent " Final MVHF revenues for 1996 were approximately S2.8 million. Kineman said, compared to S3 4 million in 1995 Kineman said the county is receiving less money from the state because a four-ycar road improvement program undertaken by Gov. John Engler is ending. Kineman said cash for road improvements was borrowed by the state and distributed to various counties and townships, but the flow of road im­ provement money is ending. In past years, Kineman said, the Road Commission shared the cost of road paving projects with various townships in the county. Townships provided the cost of ma­ terial and the Road Commission provided la­ bor and the gravel shoulders. But the Road Commission crews "have to put in a lol of overtime for paving (projects)." Kineman said. "We just don't have lhe money (this year) to pay a lol of overtime." he said. The Road Commission also doesn't have enough money for the extra gravel re {Uired for the shoulders, he said Kineman said the Road Commission is telling townships they will have to slow down on paving projects this year and per­ haps do more next year if revenue from the state increases. Kineman has been vocal lately in calling for an increase in the state gasoline tax. which funds the MVHF. Such an increase is "long overdue," he said. However, he said. "I don't see it happening in lhe next two to three years." Kineman is retiring next fall, and said pan of the reason he is retiring then, rather than at a later lime, is because the future of road repair in Barry County and elsewhere is "gloomy." "You can’t plan projects and you can't keep your equipment fleet up without ade­ quate funding," he said. "I don't know how bad the situation is going to gel before ac­ tion is taken. We re already past the point where it's going to cost more to catch up than it would have cost if we d kept up over the years. I’m really discouraged that the leg­ islature won’t lake the responsibility and fund our road needs, because it's becoming real evident to us that lhe public doesn't want to fund it locally." Kineman said the countv’s paved roads arc in the most critical need of repair. Likewise, he said, lhe state’s highways are also "falling apart." Because of local townships' willing­ ness lo pay part of the cost for resurfacing projects. Kineman said, "generally our road surfaces arc better than the slate road sur­ faces " ROADS, continued page 12 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 9, 1997 Lettersfrom our readers... Hastings man had Christmas miracle There's a lot to say in venting frustrations with Lions To the editor: Sports editor Jim Jensen, in lhe Jan. 2 Banner, asked readers share our views about the Detroit Lions. I've got lo admit as a football fan that having an avenue to vent my frustrations over lhe Lions is too good to be true, especially after having so much to be frustrated about last season. The decision to cut coach Wayne Fontes loose was three years overdue, but excusable because of his ability to win at opportune limes. The fact he directed the Lions to suc­ cessive playoff appearances was his biggest asset as a coach. However, against this backdrop, there was a period of indecision at the quarterback posi­ tion that was nearly epic. Fontes pared his options down from Eric Kramer. Rodney Pectc and Andre Ware down to nothing so that the Lions were in a position of weak­ ness. They were forced to sign Scott Mitchell rather than go with Kramer or Peetc and learn to live with lheir weaknesses. Both Kramer and Peele have gone on lo taste successes with other organizations. I didn't object to these guys al quarterback. 1 objected to how Fontes handled the situa­ tion. He would start Kramer, lhen Peele, then Kramer again, then he'd throw a bad pass and Pectc would be back in How can an offense gel anything done when the coach is changing quarterbacks more often than he changes his underwear? Nothing undermines a coach's ability lo lead a team more than indecisiveness. The two things lhal saved Fontes these past few years was winning when he needed to keep his job and the good graces of the Ford fam­ ily. both of which ran out last year. More striking to me was that the Lions paid almost no attention to details during his regime. Detroit was the most penalized team in the NFC in *95. an indicator of whether a team has discipline on the field. What isn’t measured are lhe missed tackles and blocks, broken plays and blown assignments. Good teams execute; if they cant, it's because the coach and his staff haven't done enough to teach players the importance of the little things. Some believe that anybody could get lhe Lions lo win as long as Barry Sanders is around. It’s even harder to argue with this reasoning when good players like Herman Moore. Brett Perri man. Henry Thomas and Robert Porcher are added to lhe slew. The fading is that Detroit has enjoyed what suc­ cess ii has had because of pure talent. One of the truest maxims in football is that teams score with offense, but win with defense. This explains why the Lions had trouble winning. The defense was terrible last year, and part of this can be blamed on the lame-brained decision not to re-sign linebacker Chris Spielman, their best defen­ sive player, and replace him with recycled old parts like Pepper Johnson and Michael Brooks. Worse was the play of the comerbacks. both of whom are below lhe NFL av­ erage and wouldn't even make the cut for most teams. Acquiring talent is an organizational thing. The lions must do a better job of drafting and signing defensive players. They need lo get a coordinator who has a direction and get lhe players lo follow il. In lhe same span thal Carolina acquired Kevin Greene. Sam Mills. Lamar Lathon and Eric Davis, the Lions have palled themselves on the back for getting Brooks. Johnson and Corey Raymond. But the clearest symbol of how the *96 season went wrong was in high-priced quar­ terback Scott Mitchell, who soared when things went well in '95, but crashed when the team struggled. Detroit signed him for a huge chunk of money after his good show­ ing as Dan Marino's understudy. Mitchell looked like an all-pro when the Lions clicked, but when he had problems, so did Detroit. After his brilliant second half in '95. he had a horrendous playoff game against Philadelphia, and from lhe way he Hastings BANNER Dnoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubfcshed by Mastfaga To the editor: played in *96. it didn't look as it he recovered from that game. Mitchell's nadir came last October when he was pulled for throwing too many bad passes and responded by screaming at his coach and later showing up at a Halloween function dressed as Fontes, generally making Fontes look like an overstuffed buffoon. As much as disliked Fontes as a coach. I would have him return before keeping Mitchell on (he roster. This kind of churlish, immature display is unacceptable, especially from a ’’professional.” You don't sec Barry Sanders act this way. Steve Young doesn't go on "Saturday Night Live” and do George Siefert impressions. 1 know good quarterbacks are hard to find, but there's no reason to tolerate this kind of behavior from anyone. Atlanta made a simi­ lar decision last fall with a far more talented quarterback and will be better off for it. A quarterback is the field leader, but it is im­ possible to respect someone who has no re­ spect for the organization. So what needs to be done? They have lo address problems on defense. They need good linebackers. I would make defense the mam focus of the draft this year, while trying to lure at least two good free agents They need one more good offensive lineman. I would re-sign Brett Pemman and a sign a good pass-catching tight end for a safety valve. As far as a new coach. I'd go after either Jim Mora or Pele Carroll if Dan Reeves isn't available. Carroll did wonders al San Fran­ cisco as defensive coordinator. Reeves is a great coach who didn't have talent and sup­ port. Mora has done more with less than any coach on the market. Mitchell? It's time to set him free for rea­ sons outlined above. Replacements? Heath Shuler. Rick Mirer. Craig Erickson (who can be had for a song). Randall Cunning­ ham. They don't need to depend on Mitchell simply because he’s "experienced.” Detroit is one of eight non-expansion teams that hasn't made a Super Bowl appear­ ance. 1 would hate to think that Barry Sanders, perhaps the best running back in the NFL. will never gel to play in one. If Detroit doesn't gel things going in the right directions soon, he never will, at least not in a Lions uniform. Charley Kendall Hastings Americable needs some competition To Ike editor: Today. Roae Bowl Day. we cannot watch il because we have no cable Comumers Power had a problem and cor­ rected «. They also worked on it until all was fixed Sure, they wanted to be home al night or for the holidays, but they don't nop until all power is fixed. Thai's what you call ser­ vice and comidfretinn Not Americable. We were told Tuesday. Dec. 31. that until Consumers was done, they cot-ld not fix the cable line any better Gee. I did not see any more Consumers Power trucks ia or around town, so why couldn't the repair guys do what they were supposed to’ Because Americable cares about no one or nothing ex­ cept their very high rates. Does anyone know what it is like lo have no cable on a holiday or weekend? When you call foe repair, they only get lhe message, but never go fix it until the next work day. which happens a lot. 1 feel it is ame the city council look very seriously into getting other cable companies into this town and give this uncaring, unwork­ ing and very un-nke company some competition. With Americable. it should be no se ice. no pay Debra A. lames Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Sonata Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office; 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Stand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vemon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ol Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion ol Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055 District field representative Steve Glover President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. MicNgwi LagMaturo Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (al of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. Stale Reproaorrtatlve Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Beth cime io my house Christmas Day. She gave me a Leatherman multi-purpose tool for Christmas. 1 opened the package and loved it at first sight. 1 opened the pliers and then I opened the sharpest of the blades I saw. 1 did not read the directions in the package. I couldn't get the Made lo return to the handle, it slipped out of my hands and like a well aimed arrow plunged into my thigh almost exactly midway from my groin to my knee. It fell out. I felt absolutely no pain, but 1 grabbed my leg where it had been. Beth asked if it had really happened. I said "yes.” and "I think we need to go to the hospital now.” I stood up. Mood spurted out of the wound. It was not a normal stab wound. I knew 1 had hit my femoral artery. Time was now of the essence I recognized all the signs I had been taught in the Army, bright red Mood, gushing, very hot. I told Beth to get me a towel. I ap­ plied pressure. Beth ran to the bathroom and slipped on the hardwood floors. 1 moved toward the porch door cautiously. Blood spurted. I had to decide, is there enough time for the ambulance? 10 minutes... 20 at best. It's Christmas Day! I live seven houses down from the hospital. Will I pass out before I make the car? I told Beth to get the car ready, the dogs thought il was time to go outside, more confu­ sion of movement. I was on the porch, my pants were steaming in the frigid air. I left pools of Mood on the porch and the steps. I made it to the car. but I couldn't get in. there was too much stuff on the seat. She threw it in the back. I couldn't get my leg to bead because it breaks the pressure and Mood gushes. I told her to drive down the street with the door open. I got blood all over the front seat of her car. I felt blood in my pants, in my underwear. I was being held down in my legs by my bell. We arrived at the hospital at the emergency room entrance. I told her to tell them they have a Meeder in the car and to get out there fast. 1 saw her go in, an EMT came out pushing a wheelchair. I recognized him from once before. He is always deadpan. He said to me that I looked like I was going to live. 1 got out of the car and it was as if a bucket of Mood was thrown on the curb. This gets his atten­ tion. He was now moving with a purpose. I was still being an Army sergeant, giving orders so the staff as if it was my own EMT. I was not supported on the left. I said. "Don’t let me fall. I'm 46 years old." Here was where to apply the pressure as I took so­ meone's hand and pressed it down on my leg. They cut off my clothes, asked me questions, cleaned up and 1 thought I heard someone gag. I was still awake. They put IV's in. ordered meds, did their job, it was Christmas. A doctor walked in. He introduced himself lo me and helped me transfer to a gurney. It was old, they didn't know how to work it that well. He told me that he was going to try and save my leg. but that I might lose il. I felt no pain, no fear, no regret. I said. "OK.” We got to the operating room. As we wheeled in. he said with satisfaction. "My learn is here." I saw masked faces in the room. I don't remember if they told me or I just knew that all these people were on call. The anesthetist leaned over, he was kind. He was talking to someone and me. They couldn't do a spinal block; I'd been given loo much heperin. He said he couldn't stop the bleeding if he missed. I told him I ale lunch an hour ago. I could feel it when he said that was a chance we'd have to take. 1 felt no fear, no regret. I know that's how it goes sometimes. 1 like jokes, and told them 1 wanted a good tattoo this time where they were shaving, they laughed. I told them lhal this would be a great country western song. "Stabbed on Christmas” or something like that, and they laughed, I tried to sing "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under.” The Doc said to put the radio on WCUZ. Now it W time to go to sleep. The mask was there, I breathed twice. I saw my dad and my brother. I saw Beth on the left. I didn't even care about my leg. They looked worried. Beth told me later the surgeon had told her that vascular surgery wasn't his specialty, but that he was all 1 had. Il was more than good enough. He called in a friend to help him. I had 25 staples running in a straight line down my left thigh. I could wiggle my toes, there was a pulse. I was admitted to ICU. room 308. Beth slept in the chair. My nurse said my Mood pressure was low. fluid was added to the IV. 1 slept on. J I awoke and got to meet everyone property. My regular doctor stopped by lo check mg out. loo. We made jokes. I thanked the doctor who had helped the surgeon save my leg. B was the day after Christmas. , 1 knew in my innermost heart what gift J had been given. My leg was good, but I had been shown a great truth. All chose people had reached out and given me part of themsclv4 on Christmas Day. They left lheir family and friends, dinners and celebrations to he* me. "Amazing Grace,” how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I'm home now. They say I have to be careful of my leg. I saw love conquer the great divide. I smile a lot. Bruce L. Reges Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published The regurremenfs are; • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Ml 49058 f I f 1 this* all public officials should be aiscsa* I doal like �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 9, 1997 — Page 5 FINANCIAL Gun Lake Winterfest slated for Jan. 24-25 The Gun Lake Area Chamber of Com­ merce will hold its 16th annual Gun Lake Winterfest Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24 and 25 Chamber President Jerry Davis said the annual winter festival, which draws thou­ sands ol people lo Gun Lake each year, is al the mere) of Mother Nature The weather has been better some years than it has oth­ ers. Take last year, for instance "Il was a terrible day." Davis said "There was a blizzard. It was 5 degrees out The wind was blowing 25 to 30 miles an hour. Il snowed all day. US-131 was shut down be­ tween Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. The po­ lice were urging everybody to stay home." Yet. in spile of the weather, "we had a big crowd." Davis said, especially for the most well known event of the festival, the Polar Bear Dip. where hardy souls don bathing suits and jump into the tngid waters of Gun Lake More than 70 "dippers" braved the cold water for the event last year. Davis said, and a "huge crowd" watched "At least two of (the dippers) jumped in more than once," he said. Daring Polar Bear Dipperswill receive a tree T-Shirt for taking a chilling dunk in Gun Lake The Polar Bear Dip and the bulk of lhe other festivities this year arc scheduled for Saturday. Jan 25. However, the Annual Gun Like Winterfest Fishing Contest is undet way now and will continue through Jan. 24 Participants can compete in several divisions such as Junior Solo. Senior Solo. Spearing, and Master Angler. Registration is at Child X Bait and Hardware Also under way is the snow sculpture con­ test. where area residents and businesses show off their artistic talent using snow. A list of pamcipants in that contest is avail­ able from the chamber. A week before the main festival is held, a Poker Run and Las Vegas Night are sched­ uled. The Winterfest Poker Kun will be held from noon to 5 pm. Saturday. Jan. 18. al the Orchard Hills Goli Course. 714 125th Ave. Participants can pick the type ol vehi­ cle they want to use to travel road or trail to seven locations in the area, where they gather seven cards and then try to make the best poker hand out of them. “Big bucks" can be won by pamcipants. according to the written schedule of Winter­ fest events. Following the Poker Run. from 7 p.m. to midnight Jan. 18. a Las Vegas Night will be held al Orchard Hills. The next Friday. Jan. 24. an All-You-CanEat Fish Fry is being held from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Circle Inn. Dinner includes salad bar. homemade bread and butter, choice of potato, and vegetable, and costs $6.95 for adults and $4.95 for children. At 8 p.m. the same evening, a dance and karaoke contest is scheduled at Orchard Hills. Admission is $3. Those 21 years and older will be admitted. Doors open at 6 p.m. for those who want lo cat before the dance. The karaoke contest runs all evening; registration for the contest is $10; the winner will re­ ceive $100. On Saturday. Jan. 25. the major portion of the festival takes place. Most events arc be­ ing held at Allegan County Park, located at the comer of Shelbyville Road and Patterson Avenue. Parking is available for $3 per ve­ hicle; admission is free. Davis said that if the weather is nippy, tents from the Michigan National Guard 46th Brigade will keep the wind off those participating in some of the events. The National Guard has been absent from the festival for the past few years. Davis said, but it wll be back to help with lhe fes­ tivities this year. The Winterfest Information Trailer opens at 8 a.m Master of Ceremonies Kevin Reynolds from B-93 radio station will over­ see much of the on-stage entertainment and games. Some of the events most popular with spectators are the "Mr. Winterfest" con­ test at I p.m followed by the swimsuit lashion show al 2 p m.. Davis said. Karen Love from WBCH in Hastings will act as hostess while body builders vic for the Mr. Winterfest title. "Babes and Buff Men" will show the latest in swimwear from the Sea Shanty al the swimsuit fashion show. Men are welcome to participate as swimsuit models, Davis said. Also popular with those attending lhe fes­ tival is broomball, arm wrestling, and a lug of war between groups of students from area schools. The "Silent Auction." introduced al Iasi year's festival, was a hit and is being brought back this year. Davis said. From 10 a m. lo 3 p.m., festival goers can make writ­ ten bids for items donated by various busi­ nesses. The bids arc posted on a board, and those who wish can bid over the posted bid. until the auction ends. Some of the items in­ furnahed by Mark D. Chrixtanwn o! Edward 0. Jonaa • Mutual Funds are a lot like golf? One of the most popular spots for the average American is golf. One of the most popular investments for the average American is the mutual fund. Come to think of it, golf and mutual funds have a lot in common. To begin, golf sports hundreds of big-name players, brand equipment, instruction books, videos and friendly tipsters. There are also lots of mutual funds, some of which are recognizable big names. There are plenty of instruction books, newsletters and annual ratings of mutual funds, and of course, an unlimited number of tipsters offering free advice. Golf can't be too difficult; all you have to do is hit a ball into a hole, and you're allowed several tries. If you don't make it. you can keep trying. No one blocks your shot like they do in basketball, and folks even keep quiet so that you can concentrate Making money in mutual funds can’t be too difficult, either. The guys who manage mutual funds make it look simple. Look at the numbers — some funds earn 15, 20. even 50 percent a year. clude a snowmobile suit, an work, and jack­ ets. Davis said officials at Pennock Hospital have promised twice as many pamcipants this year in the hospital-sponsored Wintcrfest 5K Run. which becomes more popular each year il is held. Davis said. This past fall, the former Gun Lake Snowmobile Club building on 127th Avenue was converted into a private rental hall called the Gun Lake Community Center. The race will begin and end at the community center. See WINTERFEST cont. page 13 New Barry Farm Bureau President attends seminar New Barry County Farm Bureau President Thomas Wing joined K other newly-elected county Farm Bureau presidents last month for a two-day training seminar in Lansing. The conference focused on developing leadership and administrative skills needed to successfully motivate and direct lheir organi­ zations in the upcoming year. Conference coordinator Rob Anderson said, "The county Farm Bureau is an integral part of the local community and the center of the agriculture industry in their county. This conference is dcsigncd'zti give new leaders the tools they'll need to lead their county Farm Bureau and provide a vision for the fu­ ture of their organization." Highlights of the conference included ses­ sions on how to motivate volunteers, run­ ning an effective board meeting, encouraging membership participation tn activities and identifying helpful resources lo the county Farm Bureau. Each of the 69 county Farm Bureaus in Michigan arc led by a farmer-controlled board of directors that meets on a monthly basis lo accept new members into their organization, adopt board resolutions and direct and pro­ mote their county organizations. "We hope that the new presidents can re­ turn to their counties and begin immediately lo apply what they have learned within their own counties," Anderson said. "Hitting lhe ground running and focusing on what it - STOCKS - lakes to be a successful organization really pushes the county Farm Bureau lo new heights." For more information about the Barry County Farm Bureau or to Icam more about member services offered, call 945-3443. The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. ri— Change I Thomas Wing A crowd gathers to watch a Winterfest "professional status chicken" do its duty during the Winterfest Chicken Drop (where people bet money on which number the chicken poops upon.) In reality, however, playing golf isn't as simple as it looks — and neither is playing with mutual funds. The typical golf bag is sluffed with 11 irons, four woods, a putter, an umbrella and a ball retriever. Each club is designed for a different purpose. Even with all this equipment, you must decide which club is best for each shot, and then you have to figure out the right way to swing it. A family of mutual funds is like a bag of golf clubs. Each fund is designed for a specific purpose. Even John Daly can't drive a ball 300 yards with a putter. And an income fund isn't designed to double your money in the next few years Golfers carry a variety of clubs of different needs, and smart investors should have a variety of mutual funds for different purposes. Long-term growth funds may be aimed at get­ ting your investment all the way from the tec into the hole. As you get closer to your goal, fine-tune your approach with more conser­ vative funds that focus on immediate needs such as income. Like golf clubs, mutual funds should be selected carefully, depending on where you are in the fairway of life, and used property to get your ball in the hole. These are simple ideas. So why is it so easy for the pros and so difficult for the duffers? Because the pros play to win. The profes­ sionals who manage mutual funds and those who help you select them are playing to win, loo. Successful investing, like golf, is measured by performance. Amateurs make mistakes; professionals make money. AT&T 39 + 3’h Ameritech 597. + •/. Anheuser-Busch 417. + 27. Chrysler 357. + 17. CMS Energy 337. B57. Coca Cola 547. Dow Chemical 817. + 2*/. + 3’/. Exxon 1007. Family Dollar 195/. + 17. Ford 337: +1’h + 37. General Motors 5g3/. +3 TCF Financial 447. ♦ ’/» Hastings Mfg. 25 + 117. IBM 163’/? —17. JCPenney 487. Johnson & Johnson 507, + 27. + 7. Kmart 10'/a -7. Kellogg Company 647a —17. McDonald's 44’/a Sears 467, + 1'h + ’/« Southeast Mich. Gas 19 + r/» Spartan Motors 7'h Upjohn 387a —9.70 Gold 358.85 Silver 4.70 -.16 Dow Jones 6600.66 -292.33 Volume 541,000,000 ThE.B.UGKIS nD A nsurance gency inc Sign Up With The Team Just another year, another resolution? Time hurries on. And the older I get. the faster it seems to pass With the end of the holiday season, many of us are reminded, after years of similar reminders, that it’s time for “New Year's resolutions." I suspect that for many, this in­ volves a regretful backward look at the past year's failed resolutions, and a hopeful for­ ward look that this next year will be different Yet with that hope often comes the nagging suspicion that we deceive ourselves, that next year we will once again look hack with regret at failed goals Most of us have areas in our lives that we wish to change The question is. how can we make changes that will last ’ First, we need to recognize that change re­ quires more than mere desire We arc creatures of habit, and our daily lives are full of signals that trigger these habits. Often when we set exit to make changes, say. begin an exercise program. we do fairly well initial ly But then, all of a sudden we realize that it's been quite a while since we exercised. Is it that we weren't sincere or committed in lhe first place? Probably not It is just as likely that we have simply failed to arrange signals or cues in our daily routines that remind us to exercise It is essential, in establishing new habits, to deliberately arrange cues or reminders in our lives to do the new behavior Another factor that we tend to overlook is the need for support. Mans people seek to make changs solo.” A key strength in 12-step programs and other self-help groups is the recognition that change is more likely to develop and be sustained with the help and en­ couragement of other people. A growing number of churches are seeing lhe benefit of “accountability" partners or groups for the purpose of fostering mutual encouragement and support toward achiev mg goals Perhaps next year ycu will he able to look back with satisfaction that you succeeded in making lhe changes that you promised yourself. Remember two things be deliberate in arranging constant reminders for the change, and. enlist the support of others toward achieving your goal land ask them to bold you to your commitment) Happy New Year' ft MiirOlny HOME LIFE • AUTO FARM BUSINESS HEALTH OH Saari* Guy Baddaad COMMUNICATION WITH PEOPLE WHO CARE Delton Office 623-5115 Fax 623-8735 11325 S. Wall Lake Rd. M-43 PO Box 100 Delton, Ml Hon Thra Fri. 130- 5:«S PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE SERVICE FOR YOU Toll Free 1-800-223-3590 Hastings Office 948-3720 Fax 948-3744 511 W. Main • PO Box 245 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 9, 1997 Gerald F. VanDyken DELTON - Hany A. Dalm, age 69, of Delton, passed away on January 2, 1997 of natural causes at his residence. Mr. Dalm was bom on December 16,1927 m Kalamazoo, the son of Harry and Edith (Buck) Dalm. He graduated from Kalamazoo in 1946. He served in the United States Army during World War !l. Mr. Dalm retired in 1990 after forty-three years with Crescent Metal Products in Allegan. He was a member of Delton Moose Lodge, Allegan Elks Lodge, Hickory Comers Amencan Legion Post *484, and he enjoyed fishing. He was married to Lois Warner on May 4, 1985. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Dalm is survived by his wife, Lois; one daughter, Tina Dalm of Kalamazoo; two sons, Harry Dalm of Allegan and Trajun Dalm of Ludington; five grandchildren. Qemation has taken place at his request. Private graveside services were held at Brush Ridge Cemetery. Burial took place in Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. MIDDLEVILLE - Gerald F. VanDyken. age 77, passed away Friday, January 3, 1997 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. He was preceded in death by one brother, Harry VanDyken. He is survived by his wife, Grace VanDy­ ken; two sons, Rev. Gerald F. (Carol) VanDy­ ken of Homestead, Florida and Douglas Lee (Beth) VanDyken of Zeeland; one daughter, Gail Lynn (Ted) Klein of Palos Heights, lllinios; six granchildren, Scott. Aaron, Rebecca, Jessica, Timothy and Emily; one sister, Beat­ rice L. Koenes of Countryside, Illinois; one sister-in-law, Flo VanDyken of Palmetto, Flor­ ida; several nieces end nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 7 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday. January 8,1997 at lhe Peace Reformed Church, 6950 Cherry Valley. Middleville, with Rev. F.L “Red” Faber officiating. Interment took place at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Peace Reformed Tape - Ministries. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. HOPE UNITED METHOOLST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945 X995 Office Hours Wed./Thun 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:45 p.m W amors (grades K-6th). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 7th-l2th) Thursday 7 XX) pm Prayer Meeting at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CEDA* CMEF.K BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Paitor Brew Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 10 00 a m . War ship 11 00 a m . Evening Service ai 6:00p.m Wedneiday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHOOLST CHURCH M 79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.; Worship II a.m . After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHOOLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church urteu. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Paalor Craig Stapen. Orgamu and Director of Muik and Chntfian Education Church phone (616)945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator lo all Boon. Broadtail of wonhip aervice over WBCH FM AM al 10:30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m with child care for infant* and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. MI-H1 Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p.m.; Senior Hi Youth Fellowihip — 5:30 p.m WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities tuning 6:00 p.m Finl Wednesday of month is Game Night. Saturday. Jan. 18 — '•Where Do I Go From Here?” Workshop sponsored by Barry Commonitv Hospice 8:30 a.m.* to 3:30 pm WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m ; Church Service 10:30 am.. Wednesday 6:00 p.m Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. HMiiyi. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367X061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Wor ship Services: Sunday. 9:00 a m . Bev Ken Vaught. 11-00a m .Res Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW, Beginning Jan. 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MATTERS Adult classes. Gaming Personal Financial Freedom. Foundational Doctnnes of Faith. The Minor Pro­ phets — Calling God s People Back To God. Budding Loving Relation­ ships With Your Spouse. Children, and Fncnds Join us fur the class that fits your needs. 4-H. Mondays 6 30 to 100 pm BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00p.m. at 154 E Broad­ way. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednesday. 5:15 p.m. al the Hidden Valley Com-, muaity Center. Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill offering You are invited and welcome BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Mdugaa Ave . Haauags. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices BMe Classes 10 a m . Wor ship II am. Evening Services 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the borne Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a m and 10:45 a.m Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9.30 a m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bang the whole family CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brand way. Randall Hartman, Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. lIXDa.m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east oIHaaMgs. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Semra: 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes foi all ages. 10:40 am. - Morrtng Worship Thursday. 7:30p.m. Prayer aad Bi­ ble Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with “Youth With a Message**, 945-9224; 6:30 p.m. - Bible study for all PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dow hag. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Weight (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7:00 p.m.. Wednesday Awana6:30-8:00 p.m. (3 year-olds through 6th grade). Saturdays. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Teen Center. 7th-l2th grades. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8XB am. and II 00 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Dehon) after 6 pm weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting al 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4ih Sunday * 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. David T. Hustwick. vicar at 941-2101. St. Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Angbcan Church Canada Synod FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Kevin Shorkey; Aaron Welch. Minister of Music. Morning Worship 9:45 and 11:00 am.. Sunday School 9 45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults. Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday: First Mon­ day of lhe Month Mom's Time Oui. Wednesday: Sr. High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Awana at 6.30 p.m Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information. 9488001 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer Stale Rd and Bob wood St., Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor. Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a m. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teens. 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Aduhs "Kids Alive” for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day - 900a m Senior Aduh Bible Study. 1000 a m Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study; 6:30 p.m. Kid's Quizz­ ing. 7 XX) p.m. Bible Study and Prayer tn Sanctuary. For further in­ formation call the church office HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF (XX). 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A Camp­ bell. P*si<x Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are. Rainbows or J. J Bi­ ble Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Tee BMe Quu (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study • No age limns HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2667 Sunday SchoX 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for mere details. NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don kmca. (517) 852 9228 Morning Celebration 10 * m Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry , leader­ ship training PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m . Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St k»we CathoU Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 Mh m GRACE LUTHERAN CH11CH. 239 E North St- Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Jan 12 - 8 00 A 10:45 Holy Cum mumon: 9:30 Sunday School Thursday. Jan 9 - 6:106 40 Children's Choir; 7:30 Adult Char. 8 00 AA. Saturday. Jan II — 9:30 Catechism 3; 1:30 In­ quirers. 8 00 NA Monday. Jan 13 — 7:00 Women of Faith. Tuesday. Jan 14 - 7:00 Steph Supp 'Super* Wednesday. Jan 15 — 10:00 Wordwatchers; 7:00 Altar Guild; 7 PC Ed. Comm The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Hastings sod Lsks Odesss WMN FUNHAL HOME Hastings HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. D.C.E. Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director. Thursday. Jan 9 - 9:30 a m Circle *2 ■ Church Lounge classroom; 3:00 p.m Newsletter deadline Satur­ day Jan 11 - 4:00-11:00 p.m. Senior High PYF Ski Trip to Bit­ tersweet Sunday. Jan 12 — 9 30 and M OO Morning Worship (9:30 service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided dur­ ing both services. 9:50 a.m Church School for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Cof­ fee Hour. II 50 a.m. Children's Church No PYF meetings today Tuesday. Jan 14 — 7:00 pm Mary Circle • Lounge. 7.30 p.m. Deacons Meeting ■ Dining Room. FLIXFAB IMCOaPOBATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC. THI HASTINGS BANNIB AND HMINDf R 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSHY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBiR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan * |________ Maxine Elliott Boze________ Ruby May Sollionger_______ | DELTON - Maxine Elliott (Wells) Boze, •ge 91, of Delton passed away on Monday, December 30, 1996 at her home. She was born in Wabash, Indiana in 1905. She married Jesse W. Boze on May 6, 1922 and spent most of her life as a homemaker. Mrs. Boze loved gardening, flowers, sewing, baking, the piano, country music and house plants. Mrs. Boze was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse in 1978; one daughter, Bebe L. Jackson; two sons, Dean C. Boze and Franklin A. Boze; three grandchildren. Liana Ryan, Allen Kibler, Terry Kibler. She is survived by four daughters, Lauretta (Charles) White of Delton, Arvetta Kibler of Kalamazoo, Wanda Yergo of Battle Creek, Sandra (Bill) Addison of Delton; two sons, Douglas (Ethel) Boze of Hastings and Max Boze of Cloverdale; twervy-one grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren; and four step-great grand children. Funeral services were held Thursday, Janu­ ary 2, 1997 at the Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Burial took place at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Lynn Ora Hart [ Howard L. (Bud) Hobert St. । HASTINGS - Howud L. (Bud) Hobert Sr., age 71, died Wednesday January 1, 1997, at Pennock Hospital in Hastir^t. He was born June 13, 1925. in Gallcton, New York, the son of Elmer O. and Julia J. (Brown) Hobert He moved to Bath in 1938, and then to Woodland in 1939. He worked for Endsley Saw Mill for two years, and E.W. Bliss Co. from 1943-66, retiring due to ill health. He married Beulah J. Sease May 30, 1945. Mr. Hobert enjoyed woodworking and was an avid outdoorsmen. He was also a C.B. operator. He was preceded in death by one brother, Carl Hobert; infant sister, Oneida Hobert; sister, Ida Nelson; a special nephew, Ray Allen. He is survived by his wife, Beulah J. Hobert of Woodland; two sons, Howard L Hobert Jr. of Grand Rapids and Orton O. (Connie) Hobert of Woodland; a daughter, Sandra Jo Runyan of Mulliken; twelve greadchildren: eight great grandchildren; a special niece, Florence Allen; two sisters, Grace Boulter of Plainwell and Vera Vantassell of New York; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were L id Friday, January 3,1997 at lhe Ginbach Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with Pastor Ben Herring officiating. Burial was at Fuller Cemetary. Memorial contributions can be made to The American Lung Association. Ario D. Graham NASHVILLE - Arlo D. Graham, age 81, passed away Friday January 3,1997 at Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born September 19,1915 in Lansing, the son of Orval and Befha (Wise) Graham. He was employed at the Cheney Concrete in Lansing for several years retiring in 1977. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Rex and Kenneth; three sisters, Ella, Margery and Vella. He is survived by two daughters, Connie Graham of Vermontville and Sandra (Rick) Parker of Woodland; three sons, Steven (Lucil­ le) Graham of Mulliken, Dennis Graham of Panama City, Florida and Stanley (Linda) Graham of Lake Odessa; one brother, Lester Graham; four sisters, Anabelle Mooreland, Betty Whitmore, Nella Wells and Sadona Schantz; fifteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren. Graveside funeral services were held Monday, January 6, 1997 at Lakeside Cemet­ ery, Lake Odessa. Rev. Brian Allbright officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Diabetes or Cancer Foundations. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Edward B. Caukin NASHVILLE - Ruby May Sollinger, age 51, died Tuesday, January 7,1997 at her residence. Mrs. Sollinger was born on November 5, 1945 at St. Petersburg, Pennsylvania the daughter of Clifford and Racheal (Brothers) Dittman. Mrs. Sollinger was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Matthew and Kenneth Sollinger. She is survived by her two sons, Amos Sollinger of Wayland and Charles Sollinger of Freeport; one sister, Esther Brodock of Hast­ ings; four brothers, Lewis Dittman, Wayne Dittman, John Dittman, all of Emlenton, Pennsylvania and David Dittman of Warsaw, Indiana; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Thursday. January 9, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville with lhe Rev. Doug Stockwell officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | HASTINGS - Lynn Ora Hart, age 92, of Hastings, passed away Friday December 27, 1996 at Hastings Tendercare She was born June 7, 1904 in LaBarge, the daughter of Ernest C. and Eva E. (Warner) Lawton. Her family moved near Midoieville in 1916 and to Hastings in 1918. She attended school at LaBarge and Hastings. She married Russel W. Hart on April 3,1924 and he passed away February 21, 1971. Also proceeding her in death were her infant brother and sister; two sisters, Lucy Wiley and Erma Miner; and half brother, Fred Baker She is survived by her three sons, Russel W. (Mae) Hart of Hastings, Richard K. (Ardith) Hart of Hastings, Raxie (Maxine) Hart of Snellville, Georgia; one daughter, Joy (Bob) Lewis of Harbor Springs; eleven grandchil­ dren; four step-grandchildren; twenty four great grandchildren, one great great grand child; one sister, Pearl Payn of New Pon Richie, Florida; one brother, Ward Lawton of Ludington; several neices and nephew. Visitation will be Sunday from z-5 p.m. at Ginbach Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings, with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will be at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to The American Cancer Society or American Heart Asaociation. |Robert M. Ghugouf| HASTINGS - Robert M. Glasgow, age 85, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, January 3, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Glasgow* was born on July 28, 1911 in Barry County, the son of Arthur B. and Mary (Pilgrim) Glasgow. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1929. He was an Engineer for thirty-one yeimt E W. Bliss Company and six-and-a-half years at Hastings Manufacturing. Mr. Glasgow enjoyed traveling and loved to farm. He was married io Ethel Smith in June of 1986l He was preceded in death by his first wife, Vivian io 1956; son, Maurice in 1976: his parents; and daughter-in-law, Frances in March of 1993. He is survived by his wife, Ethel; one son, Duane (Carol) Glasgow of Hastings; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three step-children, Bonnie Dixon, Laird Smith and Loren Smith. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 7,1997 at lhe Williams Funeral Home in Delton with the Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial took place in Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to .<"jerican Cancer Society. . . _________ Shirley V, Howell_________ Gain A •‘BiBy'” Loftus FREEPORT - Claire A. “Billye" Loftus, age 70, of Freeport/Hiaings areas passed away Wednesday January 1, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Loftus was born on November 22,1926 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Dennis & Marie (Craner) Noggles. She was raised in Traverse City and Grand Rapids and attended school there, graduating in 1944 from Grand Rapids South High School. She was married to Alfred W. Loftus on April 14, 1947. They lived in Hastings for several years before moving to her presert home in 1956. She was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Co. for 32 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Church Altar Society and Nashville V.F.W. Auxiliary. Mrs. Loftus was preceded in death by her parents; husband. Alfred W. Loftus on Febru­ ary 23, 1976. She is survived by her three sons, Michael (Dawn) Loftus of Hastings, Patrick (Krista) Loftus of Hastings, Timothy Loftus of Free­ port; and six grandchildren. The Rite of Christian Burial Services were held Saturday January 4, 1997 at St. Rose of Lime Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial took place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Masses at the church. Funeral Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. GRAND RAPIDS - Shirley V. Howell, age 84, formerly of Middleville, passed away Saturday January 4, 1997 at Heartland Health Care Center, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Howell was born on July 12, 1912 in Freeport, the daughter of Delbert E and Phronia R. (Brown) Yule. She was raised in Freeport and attended Freeport Schools, graduating in 1931. She was married to Dorr K. Howell, October 3, 1930. She was a telephone operator, employed with Michigan Bell. A sales clerk for Ray Tolan Clothing Store in Middleville and she also worked at Baby Bliss as a Seamstress She enjoyed sewing cloches for her family and friends, but most of all she was a caring and loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grand­ mother who was always doing ki id deeds for her family and friends. She was a member of Middleville United Methodist Church. She was preceded in <4eath by her husband, Dorr K. Howell. She is survived by her children, Stephanie and Ronald Kinney of Wyoming; three grand­ children, Kristine and James Dekoster, Vincent and Rhonda Kinney, Karin Kinney and David Kulesza; one niece, Shirley Yule of Grand Rapids. Funeral and Committal Services were held w’5dnesday, January 8, 1997 at lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Interment took place it Mt Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. HASTINGS - Mr. Edward B. Caukin, age 81, of Hastings passed away January 2,1997 at Thomapple Manor. Mr. Caukin was bom on November 1, 1915 in Sparta the son of Elmer &. Blanche (Brad­ fort) Caukin. He was married to Geraldine L. Wheeler on August 30, 1941. Mr. Caukin owned and operated Caukin Oil Co. in Hastings for many yean, telling the business to Cappon Oil Company in 1964. Other business ventures included Hastings Fiberglass Products, The former Hastings Re­ inforced Plastics, to now “Viatec**, and Land Investments. He was a member of Hastings F & AM 852, Saladin Shrine of Grand Rapids, Hastings Elks Lodge, Fortner member Hastings Exchange CLub, director Emeritus National Bank of Hastings and served 12 years as councilman for lhe City of Hastings. Mr. Caukin was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Geraldine on April 23,1987. He is survived by his two daughters, Donna Shephers of Metarie, Louisiana and Joyce (Darwin) Jarman of Rockfort, Tennessee; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; one sister Hazel (Elton) Burris of Augusta; a brother-in­ law, Vern (Eloise) Wheeler of Nashville; one niece; four nephews. Funeral Services were held Sunday, January 5, 1997 at The Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Willart H. Curtis officiated. Masonic services were by Hastings FAAM 852. Burial took place at the Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or Thomapple Manor. I Vea C. Rjepenhoff| ORRSTOWN. PENNSYLVANIA - Vea C. Riepenhoff, age 96, died Saturday, December 28,1996 at her residence in Letlerkenny Twp., Pennsylvania. Mrs. Riepenhoff was born December 9, 1900 in Lee, lhe daughter of Ernest and Louisa (Gilpin) Hildebrandt In her early years she was employed with the US Government in Washington D.C. In 1995 Mrs. Riepenhoff look her first motorcycle ride and in 1996 she went on a 10 day cruise lo Alaska. She had attended Peace Reformed Church in Middleville. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Edwin S. Irey, January 1966, and Leonard Ripenhoff. March 1984; four brothers; one sister, and one step son. She is survived by her step daughter. Petty Kaiser of Myerstown, Pennsylvania; two graadaughicrs, Sharon 1. Cashell of Leoerkenny Twp., Pennsylvania and Lynn Hendirck of Hagerstown, Maryland; four grandsons, Allen Irey of Oaktown, Virginia, Dr. John Irey of Silvenpring, Maryland, Wayne Kaiser of Annapolis, Maryland and Donald Kaiser of Manassas, Virginia; nineteen great grandchil­ dren and nineteen great great grandchildren. Memorial service will be held January 16, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Place of burial will be at Humanity Gifts Registry of Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Upper Strasburg Church of God Building Fuad, %Rev. Caroline Smith, 14362 Mountain Rd. Orrstown. PA 17244 or to Franklin County Therapeutic Riding Center, %Penn State Extension Service, 191 Franklin Fann Lane, Chambersburg. PA 17301.. |Arthur Lee Anthony | DELTON - Mr. Arthur Lee Anthony, age 81 of Mercy Pavilion and formerly of Delton passed away Friday, January 3,1997 at Mercy Pavilion. Mr. Anthony was bom on May 29,1915 in Ross Township, the son of Byron Lee and Mary Jane (Hause) Anthony. Mr. Anthony retired in 1973 from die Eaton * Corporalion where he worked 31 years. He was a machine set-up man. Many yean agoe he worked at Knappen Milling in Augusta. He also was a farmer, having farmed in Delton, and in Bellevue. He married Audrey A. Coffman on March 3, 1938 in Marshall. The Anthony's had lived in Delton and Bellevue and in retirement spent many winten in Palmento, Florida. Mr. Anthony and his wife enjoyed traveling. Mr. Anthony was preceded in death by his brothers, Herbert and Hewy Anthony. He is survived by his wife, Audrey, also a resident of Mercy Pavilion; four daughters, Phyllis Jean Kalkowski and Janet Lee Spauld­ ing both of Hickory Corners. Jacqueline Kay Dobney of West Bend. Wisconson, and Darlene Ann Hughes of Nashville; two sons, William L. Anthony of Delton and Gary L. Anthony of Augusta; eighteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; a sister Martha Walworth of Durand; and a brother Alva Lowder of Owosso. Funeral services were held, Tuesday, Janu­ ary 7,1997 at the Farley-Estes A Dowdle Rich­ land Chapel. Rev. Lynn Davis officiated. Burial took place at lhe Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Share Local Information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 9. 1997 — Page 7 Social News Woodland NEWS... By Joyce F. Weinhrecht Guest Reporter Bucks celebrate 60th anniversary Georges to celebrate 40th anniversary H. Kendall Buck and Ethel A. (Crook) Buck of 3953 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml. recently celebrated their 60th anniversary at a family dinner arranged by their children. The Bucks, who were married on Jan. 9. 1937. in the bride’s family home, later pur­ chased the family farm on N. Broadway and have resided there for 59 years. Mr. Buck, a tool and die maker, retired in 1978 after working 42 years in machine shops. He work­ ed over 31 years for the E.W. Bliss Company Mrs. Buck taught school for a few years and then became a full-time homemaker to raise their children. The couple's family includes five children, ten grandchildren, and five great grandchildren Charlie and Pal George of Gun Lake celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a dinner with their children and grand­ children. Tim George and fiance Tina Snedegar of Hastings. Gail Rae George and Todd IjiFountain of Wayland and grand­ children Terry Ryan and Jamie and Brittany. The couple was married on Feb. 2. 1957 al St Leonards Church in Monessgn. PA. The first week in January certainly brought an interesting variety of weather lhe temperature varied from the high fifties to the teens, and there was no snow. a little sunshine and now lots of snow . So begins the year of 1997 The Woodland library will continue on winter hours. Edna Wise and Judy McKenzie are filling in for Cathy Lucas while she is out of town. The library is open from 2 until 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and I to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The phone number for the library is 367-4694 if you wish to check it out before going down. There is a new genealogy group starting in Lake Odessa. It will hold its first meeting at I p.m. Saturday. Jan. 11. at the Lake Odessa Historical Society Depot Museum on Emcr son Street in Lake Odessa. For more informa­ tion. call Pam Swiler at 367-3141. The Woodland Lions Club w ill meet at the Lions Den in Woodland on Tuesday .Jan 14 The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society will hold its regular meeting Thursday. Jan 9. at Lake Manor. Lake Odessa. Elaine Garlock is presenting the program which will be an overview of some scrapbooks the socie­ ty has received. The Barry County Historical Society will hold its January. 1997 meeting Thursday. Jan. 16. at 7:30 p.m. at the Hastings Public Library. There will be a board meeting at 6:30. The program will be presented by Willy McDonald, who is. among other things, a carver of duck decoys. He will show a video titled "Close Encounters of the Bird Avenue Kind." Elizabeth "Betty" Smith *.r northeast Woodland, received a pleasant and unique let ter over the holidays. Betty makes special book marks, shaped as crosses, in significant colors to represent the phases of her Christian faith. She sends the bookmarks, the verse identifying the colors and their special significance, and five poems that also help a convey her faith to others. She has sent her ministry packet to people all over the world since she began her personal ministry in 1972 She has received many letters in response, but the letter she received on Dec. 23. 1996. was a great Christmas present for this year. Cap­ tain Scott O’Grady. U.S. Air Force was shot down in June 1995 over Bosnia. When he returned to the United States. Betty sent him her ministry packet, in care of the Department of Defente. not knowing if he would even receive it. Captain O'Grady has written a book, titled "I Knew I’d Never Be Lost Again." about hir time lost in the Bosnian woods and how his faith helped to bring him through the ordeal. The letter reads as follows: "Dear Elizabeth. I wanted to take a minute to write you and to apologize for not getting in touch with you sooner. After my downing and rescue in Bosnia, my life has become in Willisons to mark 60th anniversary Robert and LaReda Willison of Delton will celebrate their 60th anniversary on Jan. 14. 1997. Congratulations from their family. GIRL, Anna Marie Fishman bom at Holland Hospital on Dec. 17. 1996 to the Rev. Phil and Mrs. Jean Byrne Fishman of Wyoming. MI Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. Bruces to observe 45th anniversary BOY, Chancclor Christopher bom at Pen­ nock Hospital at 1:57 p.m. on Dec. 19. 1996 to Jessica Begerow and Kelley McArthur of Nashville and Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. The children of William and Marlene Bruce Invite you to share lheir joy in celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Jan 12 from 2-4 p.m. at Houseman Hall located at Hastings Baptist Church. Please join us. GIRL, Rebekah Charise bom at Pennock STORY IDEA? Call 945-9554 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE MORTGAGE SALE Default ho* been made in the condition* of a mortgage mode by CHRIS A. BUNGE. A SINGLE MAN AND JULIE A. REYNOLDS JOINT TENANTS to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME AD­ MINISTRATION. U.S. DEPT OF AGRICULTURE now known a* USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mor tgogoe dated November 7 1983. and recorded on November 7. 1983 in Liber 256. on page 574. BARRY County Record* Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there i* claimed lo be due at the dote hereof the turn of ffity four thousand ond hundred twenty four and 16 100 Dollar* (554 124.16). including in­ terest at 10 750*, per annum. Under the power of tale contained in »oid mor­ tgage ond the *tatute in «uch cose mode ond ap­ proved. notice it hereby given that *oid mortgage will be foreclosed by a *ole of the mortgaged premi*e* or *ome port of them ot public vendue, of the Barry County Courthou«e Hotting*. Ml. of 11 00 a m on February 6 1997 Said premise* ore situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY Michigan ond ore described a*. LOT 76 OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 41 BARRY COUNTY RECORDS: CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. TOGETHER WITH ONE HALF OF ALLEY ON THE WEST SIDE THEREOF AND ALSO ONI HALF OF THE ALLEY ON THE SOUTH SIDE THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 month* from lhe dale of *uch sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale. DATED: December 26. 1996 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Michigan Robert A. Tremain t Associates. P C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (1 23) Barry County Residents.... The Hastings BANNER... keeping you informed of all commu­ nity notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to The BANNER and receive it at home. Or... pick it up weekly at locations around the county. Hospital at 2:19 p.m. on Dec. 19. 1996 to Denice and Bill Buell of Plainwell. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, James Andrew III bom at Pennock Hospital at 6:36 a.m. on Dec. 17. 1996 to Jamie and Jamie Kay Brighton of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20Vi inches long BOY, Tyler Wallace bom at Pennock Hospital at 3:21 p.m. on Dec. 16. 1996 to Tim and Sue Owen of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20% inches long Hospital at 1:09 p.m. on Dec. 22. 1996 to An­ toinette T. Colon and Thomas Allen Newton of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. I oz. and 20 inches long GIRL, Merry Rebekah, bom at Toledo Hospital on Dec. 18. 1996 to Jerry and Lauric Chapman, formally of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 9 ozs. and 18 inches long. Mr and Mrs James and Judi Jansen of Delton announce the engagement of their daughter. Kelly Ann. to David James Fetrow, son ol Mr and Mrs. James and Margaret Fetrow of Plainwell. Kelly is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High ScfMKtl and is a senior at Hope College David is also a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and a graduate of Albion Col­ lege He is currently employed by Zeeland Public Schools. A July 1997 wedding is being planned LEGAL NOTICE BOY, Tristen Aleczander born at Pennock GIRL, Domonique Marie bom at Pennock Jansen-Fetrow to wed in July Lillian Vandccar also had an extra Christmas celebration this year She went to Williamston, to the home of Gail and Boh Deadman to visit with them and her grand children Christy Finger and family and Paul and Thim Burslcy. Bob Deadnun recently hail heart surgery and is now recovering well Barbara and Willis Dahon entertained their family over the Christms holiday Sharon and Paul and daughter Karrie Halladay. were here from New York Slate for about ten days Kimberly Halladay is attending Wayne State in Detroit, working on a master's degree She was here to visit with her parents and grand parents. Connie Grocndyk and her daughters. Tressan and Melissa joined the family. as did Mark and Kristen Poncllo from Muncie. Ind . where they are working on degrees at Ball State University. The last of the family was here until this week. The Dalton home will seem very quiet next week with everyone gone home and back lo school. Main Street in W'oodland has a different look. Known as the little town wiih the "big animals on the roof' for the past several years, it now has one more on the roof. The platform on which the big while rooster was sitting was becoming unsafe, so the big white rooster was moved to the roof and has |oined the big hippo, lhe elephant and the rhino overlooking the village If you wish to include an item in the Woodland News column, please call 948-4881 (work number on Tuesday . Thurs day and Friday) or 945-5471 other times There are answering machines on both phones and I will return calls. Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." BOY, Brandon William bom at Pennock Lewis Babcock will be celebrating his 94th birthday. He was bom Jan 5. 1903 in Barry County . He has lived here all of his life. He is now living in the Delton area. He has been mamed lo Ruth for 67 years. credibly hectic I have been inundated with null and it |ust now that I have been able to get back to you "Thank you for your kind letter and the stit­ ched cross The support I have received from all over the world is unbelievable! I am very appreciative of all the prayers on my and my family's behall from people whom I have never met My ordeal in Bosnia really helped to remind me what is important in life: family, faith and country I w ish you all lhe best God Bless!” — .Scott O’Grady There will be a blood pressure clinic at the COA meal site. Eagle's Aerie. Woodland, from 11 a m until noon Wednesday. Jan. 15. The clinic is open to anyone who is interested in havng a blood pressure check done The clinic is co-sponsored by the Commission on Aging and the American Red Cross and is held on the third Wednesday of each month. Lakewood Ambulance staff members arc working very hard lo get lheir new quarters ready They arc busy painting, papering and generally preparing the former Forest Begerow home lor occupancy. They will hold their next dinner al Cunningham Acres from noon until 3 p.m. Sunday Jan. 12. It's all you can eat for $6 Lillian Vandccar. her son Boh and his wife Gretchen went to Grand Rapids Dec. 28 to help Ruth and Peter Noorman celebrate lheir 25th wedding anniversary. Ruth formerly was mamed to Lillian's brother. Leon Barry. The anniversary party was put on by the children of the couple. Douglas and Elaine Barry, and children Durwood Bairy and Tim and Debra Barry Cook and son Tim. Hospital at 8:09 p.m. on Dec. 19. 1996 to Mike and Charise Davis of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 7 ozs. and 19 inches long. Hospital at 5:32 p.m. on Dec. 16. 1996 to Jason and Michele Makiey of Lake Odessa Weighing 8 lbs. 12K ozs. and 21 inches long. Lewis Babcock to mark 94 years The big while rooster joins the other animals on the roof on Woodland's Main Street SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by call 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings. Michigan 49058 Yes! 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APPRI-SS-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CITY/SI ATI----------------------------------- -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- — ZIP_____________________________ — PHONE------------------------------------------------------------------ The Hastings BANNER • P.O. Box B • Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 9. 1997 Take no chances Ann Landers Everybody should have children Dear Ann Landers: I have four children, all grown up. married and on their own. They were quite a handful lo raise, but they turned out great. 1 have a fond recollection of a column you printed a few years back about the joys of has • mg kids. Our two oldest children now have kids of their own. and I think they would ap­ preciate a good laugh Will you please run that column again? — Reader in Gary . Ind. Dear Reader It’s one of my all-time favorites, too. Thank you for asking Musings of a Good Father on a Bad Day There's nothing sadder than the childless couple It breaks your heart to sec them stret­ ched out. relaxing around swimming pools in Florida and California, suntanned and miserable on lhe decks of boats, trotting off to enjoy Europe like lonesome fools — with money to spend, time to enjoy themselves and nothing to worry about. Childless couples become so selfish and wrapped up in their own concerns that you feel sorry for them. They don’t Tight over the kids' discipline. They miss all the fun of "do­ ing without” for lhe child’s sake, h's a pathetic sight. Everyone should have children. No one should be allowed to escape lhe wonderful ex­ periences attached to each stage in the development of the young. The happy memories of those early years — saturated mattresses, waiting for sitters who don’t show , midnight asthma attacks, rushing to the emergency room of the hospital to get the kid's head stitched up. Then comes the payoff — when the child grows from a little acorn into a real nut What can equal the warm smile of a small lad w ith the sun glittering on $ 1.500 worth of braces — ruined bs peanut brittle — or lhe frolicking. carefree voices of 20 hysterical savages runn­ ing amok at a birthday parts ' How sad not lo have children to brighten your cocktail parties — massaging potato chips into the rug and wrestling with guests for lhe dives in lheir martinis How empty is lhe home without challenging problems that make for a well rounded life — and an early breakdown; the end-of-day report from Mother, related like strategically placed blows to the temple, the tender, thoughtful discussions when the report card reveals that your senior son is a moron. Children arc worth every moment of anxie­ ty. every sacrifice You know it the first time you lake your son hunting He didn't mean lo shoot you in the leg Rcmcmt er how he cried? How sorry he was? So disappointed you weren't a deer Those arc the memories a man treasures Think back to that night ol romantic adven­ ture. when your budding, beautiful daughter eloped with the village idiot What childless couple ever shares in such a wonderful grow ­ ing experience? Could a woman without children equal the strength and heroism of your wife when she tried to fling herself out of the bedroom window'* Only a father could have the courage to stand by - ready to jump after her. The childless couple lives in a vacuum. They try to fill their lonely lives with dinner dates, theater, golf, tennis, swimming, civic affairs and tnps all over the world. The emptiness of life without children is indescribable. See what the years have done He looks boyish, unlincd and rested She is slim, wellgroomed and youthful. It isn't natural. If they had kids, they'd look like the rest of us — tired, gray, wrinkled and haggard. In other words, normal NEED TO GET IN SHAPE FOR SPRING BREAK9 IT'S NOT TOO LATE1 Barry County s longest running cicrrisc program invites you to get fit! Since 1984 our Stretchercise program has safely been ^taught by qualified, certified instructors. All classes include cardiovascular fitness • muscle toning • stretching lor flexibility CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY, JAN. 7,1997 HASTINGS AKA - Roll-A-Rama MORNING CLASSES: Mon. & Wed 8:30 ■ 9:30 EVENING CLASSES: Tues & Thurs 5:45 • 6:45 High/Low • Aerobic Interval • Power Walking Muscle Toning • Floor Work Lee Merriman — 945-5586 Deer Ann lenders: I read your column the other day and noticed that a teen-ager was asking for advice about sex I'm 2K years old and thought I knew everything, but I was wrong Believe it or not. I somehow managed to get pregnant without having intercourse The two of us were naked in bed. with him lying on top of me. There was no erection, no penetration and no noticeable ejaculation When I told .ny boyfriend I was pregnant, he refused to bc'ieve he was responsible since we had neve' actually had sex I made my doctor do $700 worth of tests because he could not convince me that 1 was actually pregnant until I saw the ultrasound and heard the heartbeat. My doctor admitted this was a highly unusual way lo get pregnant, but it wasn't lhe first time he'd heard of it The point is. you can never be loo careful I should thank my lucky stars that the only thing to come of this was a baby and not a sexually transmitted disease. Please tell your readers that if they aren't ready for a child, they should not fool around without protection, and protection doesn't always work. Ann. 1 hope you can print my letter, even though it may offend some of your readers If it makes just a few couples think twice, il will have been worth the trouble 1 went to write it. I’m starting to feel better already. — Mystified in Mississippi Dear Mississippi: Your letter may sound hokey to many of my readers, but I can assure them that I believe you. Total penetration is not necessary in order to get pregnant. Some couples who use lhe withdrawal technique are dumbfounded when they learn a baby is on the way. The word from here is to he smart, lake no chances and enjoy total peace of mind. 7-yeai old son anti 5-ycar-okl daughter H*. feels the bos needs his own room I think curiosity about the opposite sex is perfectly normal and that nothing is likely to happen at this age My friend and his wife arc considering moving to a larger house just so the kids can have separate rooms What do you think ’ G N in Charlotte. N C Dear G N lhe- curiosity is normal, but I would recommend separate rooms for a 5-year-old girl anti a 7-year-old boy. Everybody’s job Dear Ann I under*: A while ago. you printed a short essay about "everybody" avoiding doing "somebody else's " job It made quite an impression on me. and I hope you will run it again - Harried in Houston Dear Houston Here it is. Thanks tor ask mg. There’s a lot of wisdom in this mini essay W hose Jobs Is It? This is a story about four people named Everybody. Somebody. Anybody and' Nobody. There was an important job to he done and Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it. but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job Everybody thought Anybody could do it. but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done Do you haw questions about sex. but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet. “Sex and the Teen-Ager. ’' is frank and to the point Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or monrs order for S3 75 fthis includes postage and haiulimg) to. Teens, do Ann Landen. P O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Separate rooms Dear Ann Landers: At what age should a brother and sister no longer share a bedroom? 1 have a friend who is worried about his Prepare for winter road emergencies "Stranded" is a word that no motorist or traveler likes to think about, especially in the winter. Preparation before going out on lhe road is probably the best way lo protect yourself in case you do get stranded One way to prepare for this emergency is to keep certain essential items in your car trunk. Flares can be used to signal approaching motorists that you’re having trouble They can be purchased inexpensively in the automotive sections of most discount stores. A white handkerchief tied to your car antenna can also signal distress, but against a backdrop of snow, a white cloth may be invisible. Car sunscreens that are popular, often have a motorist distress "Help'' signal on one side. Or you can make a sign on cardboard with tape or re fleet orized dots known as "hot dots. ” glue the tape on securely — it lends to get brittle in cold weather and may fall off lhe sign. Keep the signs in your car until you need help. You can involve children in this project — they can help create the signs. A flashlight is important, especially for night traveling. Be sure to test your batteries before traveling. Don't rely totally on manufacturer’s ads that might claim the bat­ teries have beyond-normal wear lives. Sand or cal box litter will help to provide traction if your car gets stuck in the snow. Other essentials are a tow chain or cable; blankets, for extra warmth, hard candy for quick energy; a small shovel; jumper cables; a snow brush and kx scraper; and candles, mat­ ches and a coffee can to melt snow for drink­ ing water. If you require medication, be sure to have your prescriptions with you. A garbage bag also can he used lo keep you warm by helping insult you against lhe cold. It’s also convenient for storing all the other items. Dressing warmly is another way of being prepared Clothes don't actually warm the body — the body heats itself. But clothing puts layers of still air between you and the cold, and your body heat warms those trapped layers of air. You may wish to dress in layers of light clothing rather than in one layer of bulky clothing, because lhe layers can trap more air and keep you warmer. Light clothing may also be more comfortable for driving. To stay warm, dry and alert, keep head, hands and feet covered. Ninety percent of your total body heat is lost through your head Mittens can be more effective than gloves, because they allow the fingers to warm each other. Keep the pressure up in your tires. You may have heard that reducing the tire pressure may increase traction, but low pressure can affect steering, increase lire wear and waste gas. If you have the same set of tires that came with your car. refer to the owner's manual for proper inflation pressure. If your present tires are not the originals, inflate according to the manufacturer's recommendations. If in doubt, check the tires themselves The recommended pressure per square inch (PSI) is on the side of each tire. One other tip: deeper treads on the tires provide better traction in snow or mud. Before starting out on the road, check weather reports so you can anticipate pro­ blems before you get to them. In Michigan, you can also call the state police for reports on hazardous road conditions. If the road condi­ tions are very scnous, you may wish to postpone your journey. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 Shannon Miller (right), store manager of the new McDonald's in Lake Odessa, receives a co-gratulatory handshake from Village President Jerry Engle. Miller is a Lakewood High School graduate. • The Lake Odessa VFW color guard took part in the McDonald's grand opening, ceremonies by Elaine Garlock The Ionia County chapter of lhe Michigan Association, of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet next week Jan. 16 at the Commission on Aging building on Hudson Street. This is a corrected date from lhe recent mailing, which reversed the dates of the January and February meetings. The program topic is “Preparing For Emergencies." The reservation number of luncheon is 374-8420. The January issue of Reminisce magazine carried not only a story on former Lake Odess resident Tress Gilliland Holdridgc. but another story on Don Reid of Hastings and his skating story from years past. Also. Mrs. James Keast was listed as one of the winners of the hatpin contest She has received her prize of a book "The Christmas We Used To Know." There arc items also from Wayland and Three Rivers. A new pole bam is being built on Third Avenue midway between Tupper Lake Street and First Street. The publicity about lighting luminaries on New Year's Eve was only a day in advance. By then the candle supply in stores was next to nothing and lighters were sold. Many people had dumped the sand from their jugs and the container! were in storage for next year. As a result there were less than a dozen places lighted. Possibly with earlier notice it would be more successful another time. Lakewood News carried a story last week about the choice of Rev G Shane Lewis to be the new pastor of Faith Bible Church on Woodland Road. His wife Jan is an ac­ complished pianist with a degree in youth ministries Both are graduates of Pensacola Christian College in Ronda. Correction The text for last week’s column read that the Eckstroms had a new grandson. Somehow n was translated to Erickson. The grandparents are retired superintendent Bill and wife Julie Eckstrom. Three members of the United Methodist Women of Central Church attended the Satur­ day morning Epiphany breakfast at Faith Church on Lansing’s west side. The Rev. Elaine Bukcr brought an unusual message from the viewpoint of one of the camels that transported the Magi More than 140 were in attendance New Lansing district president Laura Sager of Leslie presided Invited guests, including village officials and business people, were invited to a preview of the McDonald’s Restaurant on Saturday afternoon with tours of the building and explanations of their anticipation Refreshments were served. As one ap­ proaches from the west on M-50 the building has a wthtded backdrop The drive and sales area arc on the west half of the building. The Golden Arches are in place and all was set for the grand opening Monday mornirg. Despite the snowfall from the previous day and the cold temperatures, a record crowj was on hand Monday morning for the grand opening of the McDonald’s Lake Odessa outlet. All parking spaces were filled and many parked along Sewer Plant Drive to the north. Cinnamon rolls, muffins, fruit and dip were free to all visitors. Members of the Chamber of Commerce were on hand, along with village council members. State. Representative Terry Geiger and others. Jon Pariow. the McOpCo operator, was oa hand to open the ceremonies. He introduced Shannon Miller, the local manager, whp staled his pleasure at returning to his home community to serve in his new role. He in turn introduced members of his staff and the McDonalds' corporate team members Brian McKenzie and two assistants. Lisa Reed and Jennifer Coop, and marketing representative Betty Geldhof Due to space limitations, only a select group of Lakewood varsity band members at­ tended to perform under the direction of David McQueen. They played one number and then the national anthem. People within stood at attention as the VFW' color guard out­ side faced the entrance. Two VFW members handled the flag. Carl Lewis had the honors of running the flag up the pole. Then the purple ribbon with rosette was stretched across both doors with firm members bolding the ribbon. Village Manager John French and Village President Jerry Engle used the monster shears and clipped the ribbon. The manager was heard to say tht if the crowd was this large all the time, their success was guaran!.ed People began crowding around lhe counter to place their orders Pariow staled that this is a company owned outlet unlike the privately owned outlet al Carson City which opened in December. These two stores are the first in Michigan to be built with the new floor plan. Tonight. Jan. 9. is meeting time for the local historical society. Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. is the time for the first meeting of the new genealogy society at the depot museum. Funeral services were slated for Thursday for Paul Kirchen of Bippley Road at a Grand Ledge funeral home. Mr. Kirchen died on Jan. 6. He was a World War 11 veteran and retired employee of Consumers Power com­ pany. He is survived by wife Charlotte and five children. A snowmobile show is set for Saturday with vintage, classic and antique machines shown by hundreds of exhibitors. The location is at 6343 Harwood Road. Ionia. This is a mile west of M-66. a short distance north of Grand River Avenue. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 9, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Ladies Foreign Missionary Society, Woodland M.E. Church IV By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The minute book from the society was found at a yard sale and was recognized as a unique item. It gives an overview of who lived in Woodland in lhe late 1870s and early 1880s Literary Clubs were quite a common occur­ rence in those years, as women felt a need to do something besides nurture husbands and children. They felt a need to become more in­ tellectually and culturally aware •'The Friend" was a magazine published during those times to give women a look at women in other countries, as well as other areas of the United States and members of Foreign Missionary societies were encourag­ ed to take this publication by the Methodist Episcopal publishing house and to read and share it with other women A little peak at the lives of some of the members of the Woodland Society helps to know that these women had busy lives in the community , many married to prominent men Of the area. To continue with the minutes of the Meetings: Jan. 3. 1883. the society was entertained by Mrs Coiestock Two ladies joined at this meeting. Mrs. Cole and Mrs. William Judd, •rife of the new minister the Rev Judd. Dues CoUected was SO cents, amount for the mite box. 36 cents. By motion. it was decided to read the minutes of the organization of the W.C.T.U. (Women Christian Temperance Union). The society then heard a reading by Mrs. H. C. Carpenter. r The Feb. 7. 1883. meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Albert Dillenbeck Mrs. Abby McArthur joined the society at this meeting. Dues collected was $2.25. and 65 cents was collected for the mite money box. Mrs. Col­ estock gave a reading on missionary work. A temperance piece was read by Mrs. Cole. Mrs. H.C. Carpenter read the letter about the death of member Sarah King, which had been written by Mrs. Coville. An interesting letter, which was written by a Baptist lady living in Portland, was read by Mrs Carpenter. There were 12 members and five visitors present. The March I. 1883. meeting was called to order at the home of Dr and Mrs Baughman Katy Faul joined at this meeting. S3.25 in dues was collected and 19 cents for the mite box. A delegate to a general missionary con­ ference to be held at Grand Rapids the last week in April was selected. Mrs. William Judd and Eva Holly were chosen. Mn. Eveline Stowell gave a reading titled •"Women’s Relation to the Missionary Socie­ ty." There was a reading by Jesse Jordan. A letter from Mn. Hoag was read by the presi­ dent. She also read the duties of the various officers The president requested that each member read an item on their offices at the next meeting. There were 12 members present. Katherine Velte Faul was married to Lud­ wig Faul. who had come to Woodland in 1876 and had started a hardware there, which he and his sons ran for many years Ludwig and his son George died within hours of each other in 1932. A double funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal Church He was 81 years old Katherine lived several years after that The society was entertained by Ann J Hilbert on April 2. 1883 Mrs. George Palmerton and Lottie Banner joined the socie­ ty. Six dollars was collected in dues and 33 cents for lhe mite box Mrs. Colestock was elected to be the delegate to the district meeting, which was to be held in Portland on the first and second of May Readings were given by Mrs Vandewalker. Mrs. Jesse Jor­ dan. Mrs. William Judd. Mrs. Coville and Mrs. Ira Stowell. Twenty members were pre­ sent and three visitors The Woodland Town Hall with the Woodland High School in the background. The town hall was completed In 1870. The school house was built In 1885. Woodland Post Office and Jot Smith with his horse and rig, 1910. Rural Mail Delivery didn't come until 1896, several years after the time of the beginning of the Ladies Foreign Missionary Society. Mrs. Stowell entertained the group on May 9. 1883. with 13 members and one visitor pre­ sent. Dues collected was $1.25 and 29 cents for the mile box. An order was drawn for 50 cents from the mite box to be given to Mrs. Jesse Jordan. (No reason given.) Mrs. H. Valentine and Mrs. W.H. Lee gave readings. The delegate to lhe district meeting gave a report. Mrs. H. Valentine hosted the June 6. 1883. meeting. Mrs. Emma Valentine joined the society on this day. There was 25 cents in dues and .'9 cents for the mite box. The socie­ ty decided to subscribe to "The Gospel in All Lands" for the coming year There was a reading by Mrs. Cole. Also, an essay was read by Mrs. C.A. Hough about Africa. Mis­ sionary items were read by Mrs. Kline. Cole and Judd. Seventeen members and three visitors were present. George Palmerton was the son of Jackson and Eliza Rowlader Palmerton, who came to Woodland to stay in 1848. Eliza Rowlader Palmerton was an early member of lhe Methodist Church. On July 9. 1883. the society met with Mrs. Eva Holly. The treasurer gave a report. Electa Cooper and Miss Parks joined the society. An order for 65 cents was drawn upon the treasury in favor of Mrs. H.E. Carpenter and one for 50 cents in favor of Eva Holly. (No reason given.) Miss Parks gave lhe first reading. Then missionary items were read by members of the society. Each member was re­ quested to read a short piece on missionary work at the next meeting. There were 10 members and two visitors present. On Aug. 1. 1883. Mrs. Baughman enter­ tained the society. There were 90 cents in dues money and 29 cents in mite money col­ lected. There was a motion made to serve tea or coffee at lhe meetings. The motion lost. A reading "Japan" was given by Mrs. Coville. Missionary items were read by the president. Mrs. Eva Holly. Mrs. Hellen Cooper. Mrs. C.A. Hough and Mrs. H. Holly also read some missionary items. Hellen Cooper and Mrs. Vandewalker were appointed to the financial committee. There were 14 members present and five visitors at this meeting. Sept. 5. 1883. the society met at the home of Mrs. Jesse Jordan. The finance committee gave a report. Dues collected was $2.25 and mite money was 29 cents. Readings were by Mrs. Holly. Mrs. Jordan. Mrs. Coville and Mrs. Colestock were given. There were 16 members present and five visitors. On Oct 5. 1883. Aunt Matilda Haight had the meeting al her home. There was 75 cents Bertha Palmerton Fisher at the switchboard of the Citizens Telephone Company, managed by banker Frank F. Hilbert circa 1900. Aunt Celestia St. Johns. in dues and 15 cents for the mite box. Eva Holly and Mrs. A.W. Dillenbeck were selected as delegates to the district meeting to be held in Ionia. Election of officers was held and the following were elected Eva Holly, president; Esther Jordan, recording secretary; Mrs. H.C. Carpenter, treasurer; Hellen Cooper, corresponding secretary. Readings were given by Mrs. H.C. Carpenter and Mrs. Cole Members were requested to bang in reading matter for lhe monthly meetings. There were 12 members and two visitors present. Sarah Adeline Galloway Dillenbeck was the daughter of a pioneer family and married a pioneer. Albert W. Dillenbeck. Albert came to Woodland at the age of 7. He and Sarah were married in 1862. In August of that same year. 1862. he enlisted in Company A. Twen­ ty First. Michigan Infantry, and was with Sherman on the march from Atlanta lo Savan­ nah. He was a farmer, and an enterprising man He was supervisor for 12 years, a charter member of the G.A.R., a Mason and a member of the Knights of Pythias. He was an avid follower of the printed news, a historian and wrote a history columrn for the Hastings Banner in 1911. (which at a later time this historian will share in this column). Mrs. A.W. Dillenbeck led a busy life, caring for her family and was active in the community as well. Nov. 7, 1883. Mary Lee entertained the society at her home. Money collected at this meeting was $2.65 for dues and 21 cents for the mile box. Mrs. Colestock and Mary Lee were appointed to be vice presidents. The delegate to district meeting gave a report. Mrs. Coiestock gave a reading titled "A Heathen Woman’s Prayer." Mrs. Coleville also gave a reading. Dec. 5. 1883. the group met at the home of Mrs. H. Holly. A letter from the district secretary was read by Mrs. H.C. Carpenter. Two new members were accepted in the society. Mrs. Garver and Mrs. Smith. Dues collected was $2 and 31 cents mite money. Two orders were drawn on the treasury in favor of Mrs. Eva Holly, one for 85 cents and a second one for $1.50 to pay money borrow­ ed by the society. Readings at this meeting were given by Mary Lee and Mrs. Coville. Missionary items were read by Eva Holly and Mrs Klise. Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Gamer (It is interesting to note that at none of meetings which occurred in months when religious events are usually held, such as Easter. Thanksgiving time and Christmas, was there mention of the holidays and no special readings were given. No mention is made at all of the seemingly Christian days.) Jan. 10. 1884. the society met at the home of Eva Holly. The usual collecting of dues. $2 and mite mone). 22 cents, was done. Two new members joined. Mrs. Kline and Mrs. Vena Palmerton. Mrs. Cole. Miss Parks and Eva Holly gave the readings of the day. There were 16 members present. Lovma Brooks Palmerton was married to Columbus Sylvanus "Vena” or sometimes "Veenie" Palmerton, whose family were counted among Woodland pioneers C.S. Palmerton was a practicing lawyer in Woodland and a journalist, writing for several of lhe county newspapers, including the Woodland News and the Nashville News and was a correspondent for the Hastings Banner. C.S. and Lovma Palmerton had two girls, one who was stillborn and one girl who they nam­ ed Bertha. Bertha Palmerton was telephone operator for the F.F. Hilbert telephone com­ pany. the first telephone company in Woodland. She married Charles Fisher and they had one son, Gayion Fisher. Feb. 6.1884. the society was entertained by Esther Jordan. $2.40 in dues and 69 cents for the mite box were collected. A motion was made aad carried that the society pay $2 as a memorial fund for deceased members, the money to be used for the Lucknow School. Hellen Cooper read a letter from the district secretary. Mrs. H. Holly. Mrs. Klise and Mrs. Colestock gave readings for lhe meeting. There were 19 members and 11 visitors attending this meeting. March 5. 1884. found Mrs. H.C. Carpenter entertaining the group. Dues collected was 77 cents, mite box. 0. Mrs. Goddard and Mrs. Weed joined the society at this meeting. The 17th of March was designated as Conserva­ tion Day. with a fitting program, to meet at 2 p.m. A very able piece was then read by Mrs. Valentine. Each member was asked to make the monthly meetings more interesting. The society would choose a subject and devote a short time in discussion. The subject for the May meeting was to be "Resolved that we as a society are too inactive in the missionary work." There were 17 members and four visitors there. Mrs. Judd entertained the May 7, 1884. meeting. Dues cbUecied was $1.20. mite box 0. Readings were by Miss Parker. Mrs. Hager, and Mrs. Benham. A request was •gain made that members bring in some literary work for the group. Ten members and four visitors were there. June 4.1884. the society met at the home of Mrs. Hellen Cooper. There were no dues col­ lected aad only 7 cents for the mite box. Mrs. Kibe. Mn. Jordan, Mn. Coville and Eva Holly gave readings. There were seven members and two visitors present. July 2, 1884. Katy Faul entertained the society. There was a motion made that the society take "The Gospel in All Lands'* for the coming year. The motion lost. $2.50 in dues and 31 cents were coUected by the treasurer. Readings were by Mn. Andress. Miss Angie Holmes. Mn. Rachman. Mn. Lee. Mn. Palmerton, Mn. Hellen Cooper, and Mn. H.C. Carpenter. There were 18 memben and one visitor present. Aug. 6, 1884, Electra Cooper entertained the society. $1.75 in dues and 71 cents mite money were collected. A reading tided "Mid­ night In London" was read by Esther Jordan. Mn. Stowell, Mn. Klise. Mn. Mary An­ dress, Mn. Coville and Mn. H.C. Carpenter also ftvc readings. A tetter from China was read by Hellen Cooper. There were 13 memben and two visitor, prueia Sept 10. 18*4, Mn. C.A Hough entertaiaed the weirty The committees gave their reports. $2.(3 ia dues aad 23 cents for the mke bos were collected. A motion was made to elect officen by ballot. The officen chosen were: Esther Iordan for president; Mn. Q>leslock for recording secretary; Hellen Cooper for treasurer; Lena Holly, corresponding secretary. A letter from Mn. Roberts was read by the president Mn. Roberts was the first president of the Society. Fifteen memben aad three visiton were present. Oct. 9. 18(4, the W.F.M. Society met at the parsonage. Mn. Wrightmaa yobsed the society on this day. Dues coUected were $4.25. ante bos fund, 11 cents. A report from the district meeting was read. Eva Holly and Mn. H.C. Carpenter were to have attended, but due to illness. Mn. Jordan and Mrt. H. Coiestock atseaded nweead. EUea Carpeater and Mart Palmerton were appointed as vice presidents. “Tenements and Sham" was read by EUea Carpenter. There were 11 memben and two visiton there. (To be concluded) ~ NOTBCC OF MUTWM MTU FOO TNI FOIXOWMS OROUPt lorry County Plonning/Zoning Commission will moot on iho following dotes or at the coll of the choir. January 27.1997 July 2B. 1997 February 24. 1997 August 75. 1997 March 24.1997 September 22. 1997 April 2B. I997 October 27. 1997 May 27.1997 November 24.1997 Juno 23.1997 December 22.1997 lorry County Zoning Board of Appeals will moot on the following dotes or at the call of the choir. January 21. 1947 July 13.1997 February It. 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Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing ol record. December 23. 1996 Richord J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 4 YOUNGSMA 607 North Broodwoy Hostings. MJ 49056 (616) 945-3495 Donald D. Carter By: Richard J. Hudson Route 1. Box 37 Middleton. Tennessee 38052 (901)376-0295 (1/9) Nona of motomi fonscloounc mue Mika. Meyers. Beckett 4 Jones. P.L.C.. is at­ tempting to collect o debt and any Information ob­ tained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage made by Craig E. Timmerman and Diane L. Timmerman, husband and wife, mortgagors. of 4156 Joy Rood. Shelbyville. Ml 49344. to United w , i or <*' I * _ au^wmg —< ,— corpora*~_ — — o i,’ ii tlon. mortgagee, dated January 6. 1994. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on January 10. 1994. In Uber 9B4. Page 162. 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THE VOCE OF HOPE 1-MO-572-1717 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 9, 1997 •J Lakewood team second, five wrestlers earn first at L.H. Lamb Each point pays dividends in the sport of wrestling. And no where was that the case more than at Saturday's L.H. Lamh Invitational at Hastings High. In a tight race for first place. Charlotte edged out a powerful Lakewood team by one point. 140-141. At day’s end. Viking Coach Bob Veitch could easily remember many spots where his team could have gamed a point or not allowed their opponents to get another point. An illegal slam here, a surprise pm there or a few needless words voiced at an inopportune lime were all that stood in the way of a Lakewood championship. "To be a champion you can't make those mistakes." Lakewood coach Bob Veitch said. "Unc or two. maybe, but not four or five." But. remember the season is still young and there is much time left to work on those kinks. Area schools dominated the action Saturday with strong team performances as well as first-place individual efforts. Middleville, the defending State champs in Division III. finished third with 121 1/2 points. Both Spencer Romph. at 145. and Luke Middleton. at 152. were weight class winners for the Trojans. Romph beat Lowell's Scott Hays 17-6. while Middleton defeated Lakewood's Keith Fabbri 12-4. "Luke is a hard worker, it's just the kind of wrestler that he has always been," Middleville. Coach Tom Lehman said. "Spencer is just a take down machine." Host Hastings took fourth place with 103 points. For the Saxons. Kevin Morgan won at 171 and Jamie James took a gold at 189. Morgan won over Lakewood's Eli Villanueva 12-5 in his final and James scored an 11-4 decision over Middleville's Steve Lehman. Morgan went into the tournament less than 100 percent physically, but made the most of his mat time. James, always a physical athlete, has become an even craftier wrestler in 1997. "Morgan is having a great year and is undefeated al 16-0." Hastings Coach Dave Furrow said. "James had been injured, but is wrestling better than last year. Placing fourth with the team lhal 1 had today is pretty good. We have kids out of the lineup with sicknesses and injuries.** Jeremy Casarez gave Barry County its fifth weight class winner at 135 for the second place Vikings. Casarez edged Harper Cteek's Mike Bishop in a 5-4 match. Lakewood was in front after two rounds in Saturday's tournament, but Charlotte climbed back late to steal lhe first-place trophy. Veitch feels that this is something his team needs io work on. "We do that sometimes, start off strong in the first two rounds and then the other teams start to hear the scores." Veitch said. Other weight class winners included Battle Creek Central's Joe Gariepy (5-3 over Lakewood's Chris Sutherland at 275), Charlotte's Toby Dickson (6-1 over Hastings* Jamie James floors Middleville’s Steve Lehman in the 189-pound championship at Saturday’s Lamb tournament. Middleville's Spencer Romph was one of five area wrestlers to capture weight class titles at the Hastings wrestling event. Middleville's Kyle Brower at 103), Ionia's Josh McGraw (3-0 over Lakewood's Nick Boucher), Ionia's Jason McGraw (6-0 over Middleville's Dcndcl Craven at 119), Charlotte's Ryan Elliston (pin in 1:06 over Grand Ledge's Ryan Phillips at 125), Charlotte's Steve Belknap (6-3 over Harper Creek's Myles Fcrrall at 130). Grand Ledge's Steve Delaney (8-6 over Coloma's George Baiers at 140). Harper Creek's Charlie Taft (3-1 over Charlotte's Rob Dickson at 160) and Harper Creek’ Shawn Roach (7-4 over Lakewood wins volleyball invite, Hastings a semifinalist Lakewood's volleyball team remained perfect with its first-place performance Saturday at the Lakewood Tournament, while the spiking Saxons were one of four learns to qualify for event's semifinals. The Vikings, now 24-0 entering today's league match at home versus Mason, beat five opponents in pool play and won twice more in the championship rounds to capture the title. In pool play, lhe Lady Vikings defeated Hastings 15-6. 15-5, Ionia 15-0, 15-0, Portland 15-1, 15-2, Grand Ixdgc 15-9. 15-3 Jeremy Casarez weight class title at 135 scored the Vikings some points in its quest for the team championship. Come to think of it... and Potterville 15-2. 15-0. Hastings, whose next action is today al Lowell, opened up with Lakewood in pool play, losing 15-6. 15-4. Afterwards Coach Peggy Boucher's team lost to Grand Ledge 15-11. 15-5. dropped a tough match with Potterville 15-9. 15-12. tied Portland 12-15. 15-6 and won over Ionia 15-4. 15-2. In the semifinals. Coach Kellie Rowland s team met Hastings again where they defeated the Saxons 15-2. 15-8. Grand Ledge faced Lakewood in the finals, but again the powerful Lady Vikings proved loo strong, prevailing 15-6. 15-7. Rowland liked the improvement she saw from her team, but still feels there arc some areas they need to work on to be ready for a grueling Capital Circuit season. *'l was pleased with the blocking and the defensive improvement." Rowland said. "The team is still serious about improving (and) becoming more focused.” Hastings had its share of stars, including Amy Robbc. Danielle Wildcrn. Jodi Songer, Andrea Dreyer and Janette Jennings Robbc led the team in kills with 29 with Wildem and Songer both smashing 20 volleyballs for points. Dreyer recorded 5 solo blocks and 2 assists. Songer also was the team leader with 8 service aces, while Jennings served up 5 aces Jennifer Mitchell recorded 65 kills on Saturday, while Joni Daniels had 44 and Jami Schrock spiked 32. by Jim Jensen On Sunday. Kocur went fisl-to-fist with former Red Wing bad boy Bob Probert. After about two minutes of arm-raising excitement the confrontation concluded Call this confrontation a draw Later in the game Kocur met up with another Blackhawk defenceman. Cam Russell. This confrontation wasn't much of a matchup, though, as Kocur lit up mure fireworks than a humid summer town docs on the 4th of July. Kocur began his hockey career with the Red Wings, but after a few years with Yzcrman. Probert and the rest of the boys, traded in his red and white hockey gloves for the red. white and blue pair worn by the New York Rangers. Still. Kocur has always been a Red Wing inside and when the golden chance came this winter, no other options seemed so right Currently Detroit remains a few points out ol first place, but that is the best place for this team to be in as January blows through After last season, nobody i* talking NHL records or division titles Just one thing matters, a Stanley Cup And as the Red Wings have learned a little muscle can go a long way in helping a team to achieve such an award. Joey Kocur. it's nice lo have you in Hockey Town I'm sure you'll enjoy the I t solace and comfort found in that box right next to the team bench • Boucher At The Top: Lakewood's Nick Boucher is ranked No. I in the 112pound weight class by the Michigan Wrestling Association Boucher, who won an individual State championship last winter, is hoping to do lhe same in 1997 at 112. Other local wrestlers in the rankings arc Ionia's Jason McGraw (No 2 at 125). Harper Creek's Charlie Taft (No. I at 171) and Portland's Chad Guilford (No. 2 al 171). • Lions Continue Search: Some new names have come up in talk's concerning the vacant head coaching job of the Detroit Lions Those names include Northwester's Gary Bamctt. Bobby Ross, recently let go by the San Diego Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Emmitt Thomas. Still. Steve Spurrier's name has not been used and I wonder why. Intensity is a great trait for any head coach to have and Spurrier certainly is fueled by a will to win. • Writer Will Be Missed: One of West Michigan's most talented sports writers. Todd Schulz is leaving the Battle Creek Enquirer to become an educational writer for the Lansing State Journal. Frankly , there arc very tew sports writers who I admire, but Schulz is one sifted individual. For the past four years. I have wailed to see him land a job with lhe News. Free Press or another quality newspaper. I wish his new assignment could be sports, because this profession needs his representation The Enquirer has had a few gcxxi ones (Myers. Bradley and Schulz included) but seem lo loose those special story tellers to the bigger markets. Such is life. Any way s, best of luck Todd and here's lo higher education even if it docs come around the grassy hills of Michigan Slate University Talk lo you soon. ( Lowell's Bill Stouffer at 215). Saturday's Lamb included five State champions and nine wrestlers in one weight class, all with winning records. "Every school here shows how tough of a tournament this is." Furrow said. "There arc many quality wrestlers and (the competitions are) evenly matched." PREP RANKINGS Here are the wrestling rankings from the Michigan Wrestling Association for Jan. 6. Division II I. Eaton Rapids 2. Mt. Morris 3. Hanland 4. Warren Lincoln 5. Cedar Springs 6. Mt. Pleasant 7. Northview 8. W. Branch Ogenaw Heights 9. Portage Central 10. Fruitport 11. Petosky 12. Caledonia 13. Forest Hills Central 14. Lakewood 15. Dowagiac Division III 1. Middleville 2. Montrose 3. Goodrich 4. Portland 5. Richmond 6. Gladstone 7. Bullock Creek 8. Coloma 9. Benzie Central 10. Fowlerville 11. Millington 12. Brooklyn C.C. 13. Gladwin 14. Corunna 15. Grosse He Panthers crush Colts on mats, host wresting tournament on Saturday Wings acquisition of tough guy will help in its quest for Cup How much did the Detroit Red Wings need Joey Kocur. Last Sunday's battle with traditional rival Chicago was all the proof I needed. Kocur gives the Wings a bit of punch to go along with all of that pizzazz. Detroit has plenty of players who can put the puck in the net — Steve Yzcrman. Brendan Shanahan and Sergei Fedorov to name a few — but all successful teams need that object that can strike fear into opponents. joey Kocur is that object of fear. i Delton's wrestlers handled Comstock's challengers convincingly Tuesday night winning a dual al Delton High 58-12. Winning weight class matches for the Panthers were Brandon Newington (103). Scan Hall (112). Johnnie Hicks (130). Joe Daniels (135). Dana Earl (140). Nick Hannar (145). Rob Isom (152), Rob Tack (160). Shawn Murphy (189). Phil Schallhom (215) and Jack Baird (275). Newington. Hicks. Daniels. Murphy and Schallhom all prevailed with pins, the fastest coming from Schallhom in 52 seconds. Newington's took 3:19. Hick's came in 1:33. Daniel's triumph took just 1:30 and Murphy's pin Andrea Dreyer, on left, and a Saxon teammate use all four of their hands to block an opponent's spike attempt at Saturday's Lakewood Invitational. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) occured in 3:08. Hall. Earl and Tack pulled out victories with decisions. Hall claimed a 12-9 victory, Earl won a 13-3 decision and Tack beat his Comslock opponent 12-9. Hannar. Isom and Baird all won matches on voids. Daniels is now 20-0 on lhe season to lead all Panther grapplers. Other note­ worthy records for Coach Aaron Taber's team include Isom's 17-3. Hannar's 17­ 4. Tack's 12-4 and Murphy's 13-7. Comstock's wins came from Tony Schuster at 119(111 pm over Corey McEntce). Nate Mann al 125 (13-9 win over Shawn Kimbrough) and Bob Neiwenhuis at 171 (15-14 win over Dan Anaya). Delton will host the Delton Tournament on Saturday. Scheduled to wrestle al the event is fellow Barry County foe Hastings. ; ; • �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 9, 1997 — Page 11 Wildcats leap out of gates early, hold on for win over Saxons Northview’s fast start and dominance on (he boards proved to be too much for Hastings Tuesday in prep basketball action ; The Wildcats jumped out to an 11-1 advantage early against lhe Saxons and led 17-9 after the first quarter. Hastings, now 4-2. made runs in each quarter to trim the margin lo 4-6 points, but au:h time Northview was able to hold on and remain on top. eventually prevailing 60-52. "Northview was a real good lest for us. they have a little bit of everything... Size, outside shooting." Hastings Coach Don Schils said. "They controlled the paint, offensively and defensively." At half Northview’s lead was 33-24 and in the third quarter the 'Cals stretched it out even further. 45-31. Schils then went to his bench and received some quality minutes from the reserves in those final eight minutes. One player who stood out was senior forward Jason Fuller, who pulled down 4 rebounds during that fourth quarter span. "He went out and played aggressively, especially in lhe fourth quarter." Schils said. "Our bench came out and played aggressively." Hastings' fourth quarter included an 8-of-8 shooting performance from the charity stripe. Ed VanDerMolen was the Saxons' leading scorer with 15 points. Jeff Storrs added 13 points and Mike Sulccr managed 8 points, all during lhe fourth quarter. Eventually, Schils believes that winning these close games on the road will Lc a key to his team's overall success. "The key in this league is to win on your home court and win a couple on the mad." the Saxon coach explained. Hastings, now 4-2. will host East Grand Rapids on Friday night Hastings 68 Lowell 55 The Saxons used a 19-6 run in lhe second quarter lo help distance themselves from the Red Arrows. Center Darnell Day topped Hastings with 25 points. Kyle Pohja and Adam Gee both tallied 10 points with Gee nailing 6 of his 10 from 3-point land. Ed VanDerMolen and Mike Sulccr each added 7 points. Day also excelled on the glass with 6 rebounds. Jeff Catlin was Lowell's leading scorer with 16 points. Lakewood 52 Eaton Rapids 46 A hot shooter and a smothering defense kept Lakewood (4-2) perfect in league play Friday night at home. The Vikings received 29 points — including six. 3-poinlers — from junior forward Jason Elcnbaas in the victory over Capital CirciU foe Eaton Rapids. Elenbaa*. accounted for 56 percent of Lakewood's offense, but if you add in Mark learn Boys J.V. Green Fifth and sixth grade ; Hastings lost a tight game to Portland, 28-27. Jake Heuss scored 14 points for the Hastings (cam. Giris J.V. "A” Fifth and sixth grade The "A" team fell short in a tough battle with Marshall. 30-26. Niki Noteboom topped Hastings with 8 points. Girls J.V. ”B" Fifth and sixth grade The “B" team ran into a tough Lansing Optimists team and fell 35-7. Emily Dreyer scored 4 for Hastings. Girls Varsity "A" Seventh and eighth The local team fell to Marshall. 43-24. Katie Notcboom tallied 6 points for Hastings. Giris Varsity "B" Seventh and eighth grade ; Maple Valley up-ended lhe Hastings team. 30-26 in a hard-fought conies’. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER I are available throughout Greater Barry County! medals from Comstock Novice Lucas Reuser and Mike Pursell both were champions al 171, while live other Hastings' junior varsity wrestlers earned second-place finishes al lhe Comstock Novice Tournament last Saturday. Rcaser and Pursed were both 3-0 on the day with two of Pursell's wins coming on pins. Winning two matches and receiving second place medals were Rob Ixe (2-1 al 140). Jay Camphell (2-1, one pin al 145), John Jacobs (2-1 al 152). Phil McKeough (2-1. one pin al 160) and Gabc McCarty (2-1, two pins al 215) Twenty eight schtxds sent wrestlers to the tournament with Hasting bringing II to the event. The seven Hastings* medals eclipsed last year's total by three. The Vikings took the steam out of the Greyhounds by making their shots from the outside, when they needed to. Johnson (11 points). Ty Brown (9 points) and Ryan Wcstendorp (3 points). 100 percent of the Viking points arc listed. Defense was another major reason why this league tilt turned in the way it did. Lakewood limited Eaton Rapids to 2 points in the second quarter and did a solid job containing the Greyhounds top scorers for most of the contest. Mike Holschcr led the visitors with 16 points, including two 3pointers during the fourth quarter. "It comes down to the defense we played." Lakewood Coach Mike Maciasz said. “We played some very good defense." Of course Elcnbaas* hot-hands didn't hurt cither. In the middle two quarters, the junior tallied 19 points and appeared almost un­ stoppable. "Elcnbaas played big." the Viking coach commented. In lhe fourth quarter. Maciasz got some quality lime out of senior forward Mark Johnson. In the final eight -minutes. Johnson scored 8 of his 11 points, but his work was also valuable in other facets of the game: Rebounding and defense especially. Ty Brown led lhe blue and white's passing attack with 8 assists. '•' 7 '' Summer Gillons (12) floats a pass to the onlookmg Anne Burghdoff (11) in volleyball play last Saturday. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Volleyball (cont. from page 10 H.J.P.B. teams battle for wins in Jan. 4 action Here arc the results of the Hastings Junior Pro Basketball league for action on Jan. 4: Boys Trainers Third and fourth grade The Hastings team lost a thrilling double overtime game to Portland. 27-23. Chad Girrbach was a key performer for lhe Hastings team ar was Tyler Fulmer, who scored 6 points. Girls Trainers Third and fourth grade Led by Mandy Keeler's 4 points, lhe Hastings girls beat the Lansing area girls by an 8-4 score. Boys J.V. Gray Fifth and sixth grade , The Hastings squad split a doubleheader. Seating Olivet 41-32 and then lost to Kalamazoo 44-23. Eli .Schmidt and Dustin Bowman were key players for the Hastings Seven grapplers bring home Mitchell also led th. quad in blocks with 19. Pearl Ward made 8 blocks and Daniels added 5 more. Serving, Ward scored 50 points on (he day with 7 aces. Addi Radcliff tallied 46 points and 10 aces. Schrock had 38 points and Gretchen Reed scored 33 points. Radcliff passed for 162 aces and made good on 74 percent of her passes. JV Saxons second, Panthers third at volleyball tourney Here arc the results for (he Delton-Kellogg Junior Varsity Volleyball Tournament held last Saturday. Green Pool: Delton d. Plainwell 15-12. 15-2; Comstock d. Maple Valley 15-1. 15-4; Delton d. Maple Valley 15-2. 15-4; Comstock d. Plainwell 15-6. 15-5; Comstock d. Delton 15-6. 15-3; Plainwell split with Maple Valley 15-13. 12-15. Red Pool: Kalamazoo Central split with Hastings 15-9. 5-15; Otsego split with Three Rivers 15-8, 6-15; Otsego split with Kalamazoo Central 15-6. 11-15; Three Rivers split with Hastings 15-12. 9-15; Kalamazoo Ccn'ral d. Three Rivers 15-12. 15-6; Hastings d. Otsego IS-?. 15-10. Blue Pool: Galesburg-/\ugusta split with Baltic Creek Central 15-7. 11-15. Vicksburg d. Middleville 15-2. 15-3; Vicksburg d. Galesburg-Augusta 15-7. 15-7; Middleville split with Battle Creek Lakeview 18-16. 12-15; Galesburg-Augusta d. Middleville 15-10. 15-12. Battle Creek Lakeview split with Vicksburg 15-9. 9-15. Championship Play: Kalamazoo Central d. Galesburg-Augusta 17-15. 15-8. 15-12; Delton d. Vicksburg 13-15, 15-11. 15-12; Comstock J. Galesburg-Augusta 15­ 7. 15-7: Hastings d. Delton 15-12. 15-12; Third Place: Delton d. Galesburg- Augusta 15-9. 15-9. Championship: Comstock d. Hastings 15-10. 15-12. K of C’s Free Throw Championship on Jan. 11 All boys and girls, ages 10-14. are invited to participate in lhe local level of competition for the 1997 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be held on Saturday. Jan. II al 10 p.m. al lhe Hastings Middle School West gymnasium. The Nights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually with winners progressing through Local. District and State events. International champions .ire announced based on scores from the State level competitions All boys and girls 10-14 arc eligible to participate and compete in respective age divisions. Last year, nearly 211.000 sharpshooters participated in 3.400 local competitions. Entry forms will be available at your schools or may be filled out al the West gym between 10-10:30 a.m. on Jan. 11. Lakewood's Jennifer Mitchell keeps the ball on the opposite side of the court as Addi Radcliff looks on. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) I I I I �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 9. 1997 ROADS, continued from page 3 The 1997 budget passed by the board is "a pretty loose budget.*' Kineman said, which will have to be revised two to three times this year. The proposed budget is “just a starting point." he said. For instance, he said, last year (he Road Commission bud­ geted S690.000 in revenues for contributions from townships for graveling and paving projects. By the end of the year, (hat figure had lo be amended to $956,987. This year, the Road Commission has bud­ geted $600,000 in township contributions for graveling and paving projects. However, the Road Commission won't really have an idea of what that figure will be until town­ ship officials and Road Commission mem­ bers take their annual spring tours to deter­ mine what projects need to be done, and un­ til individual township boards appbve their projects. Kineman said a figure of $100,000 listed as Road Commission revenue from BarryCounty is probably inaccurate. That figure will probably be only $16,000, the amount lhe county board has appropriated to lhe Road Commission ever since the federal government stopped giving the county rev­ enue sharing funds. The Road Commission "hoped lhe board would increase lhe appro­ priation." he said. Most misleading in the budget, he said, is $1.19 million included in both revenue and Seventh grade teams play pair of games The seventh grade B squad lost to Ionia 33-26, while the A team fell short by four points, 40-36. Zac Fulmer and Ryan Stamm were the leading scorers for lhe B team with 6 points apiece. Fulmer also led in rebounds with 10. while Jell Jolley pulled down 6 rebounds David Ockcrman and Eric VanDerMolen each led the A squad with 12 points. VanderMolen also had 13 rebounds and 5 steals. Ted Greenfield added 6 points. expenditures which represents nothing more than "paper figures" for equipment rentals, he said. The Road Commission must make an ac­ counting to the stale for how the MVHF funds arc spent, so paper "rental rates" arc charged for equipment. For instance, when­ ever a large dump truck is used during the year on a project. $24.22 an hour is charged against the dump truck, to show when it was used and how long it was used. These figures arc turned over to the slate. Thus, the $1.19 million for equipment rental shown under revenues and a similar amount contained in the budget's expenditures is not actual money received or spent by the Road Com­ mission. Therefore, the Road Commission is actu­ ally working with a $5 million budget rather than a $6.2 million budget. Road Commis­ sion Secretary Gary VandeCar said. Panthers drop match to Eagles in four games Delton's varsity volleyball team lost to Olivet on Tuesday night. 15-10, 14-16, IT15 and 15-13. The Panthers were led by Michelle Thompson (11 kills) and Tara Reed (7 killsj Delton, now 2-18, will play at the Rogers Tournament on Saturday. Eighth grade hoopsters square off versus Ionia Hastings' eighth grade basketball teams lost a pair of games to Ionia with the gold being defeated 26-22 and the blue falling by a 49-32 score. Josh Devoignes scored 6 points and grabbed 3 rebounds and Aaron Keller pulled dov n 6 rebounds for the gold team. Tyler Whitney and Leland Jennings tallied 8 points apiece for lhe blue squad. Bowfing SCORES: Mia fey MJsoa The Green Clue 48-20; Deweys Auto Body 40-28; Ginbach, 39H-28W; Kelley, Keglen 37-31; Rowdx Girt, 36-32; Mr. Braces 33-33; Michek* 33H-34H; Three Ponies Tack 33-33; Hanrter Toun 30-38; TM Uss.es 26-42; Brim Tire 2642; Hastings Bowl 24-44. God Gama and Series - K. Keeler 161-467; D. Keeley 172493; S. Glasgow 197-339; H. Service 189472; A. Hall 116496; V. Carr 190487; F. Rtxhniff 167473: L. Friend 136; D. Gross 131; D. James 170; N. Janies 138; C. Eos 106; G. Gibaon 173; E. Johnson 172; L. Hoyt 136; C. Perereon 123; C. Curtis 177; R. Shapiey 179; B. Anders 174. Wmmm Mgh Grants mm! Series - M. Snyder 198-525; K Sutfin 184-472; N. Lambert 176487; D. VanCampen 175-481; M. Kirchen 179480; D. Krallman 172473; M. Simpson 183472; S. Vonberg 156447; L. Beyer 145417; S. Craven 145-399; S. Sanborn 181; M. Martin 171; E. Hammontree 164. Mem High Games and Series - R Vonberg 225401; B. Rentz 213-594; D. Vickers 223-587; J. Jites 210-558; S Sanborn 200-551; R. Fay 201-527; B. Hubbell 214-520; S. Frenthwsy 182-505; M. Cross 169476;. C. Simpson 178436; J. Barnum 211; K. Hranmoraree 208; J. Dehat 201; R. Conley 196; K. Bushee 195; C. Martin 192; K. Lambeth 191; B. Drayton 188; B. Barkhuff 187; B. Falconer 179; J. Davis 164. Sotwday Major, Boy, High Gama md Series - S Parish 202-383; C. Curas 222-309; K. Hammond 190-300. Beys Good Gomes — C. Bowman 194; A. McBrian 178; B Bowman 177; D. Salazar 173; D. James 171; C. Sanborn 164; D. Varney 163. Gka High Gonwa wd Series - W. Miller 130-349; L. Jacobs 112-294 GM Good Gama - A Burton 94; A. Rose 94. Bowiercttcs Bennett Industries 40-24; Kent 0*1 36-28; Cartoon Center Excavating 31-33; Hecker In­ surance 30-34; Dorothy's Hair Styling 29-35; D J Electric 26-38. Geud Graw and Series - S. Dunham 154; N. Potter 171; J. Hamilton 171-463; T. Recfrmn 146-413; J. Doster 147; M. Dull 156; B. Maker 168; T Christopher 202; G. Potter 183-461; D.L. Coenen 120; J. Donnini 170457; H. Coenen 167-444. Friday Monee Mixed Three Ponies 46; Four R*s45%; Nine and a Wiggle 42; Get Lucky 42%; Heads Out 40%; Sears Service 38; Special Rs 38; Ten Pins 38; Big O’s 37%; Odd Ball* 37; Working On It 36; Rocky 4 35; Late Comers 34%; Rambier* 32%; Gutter Gang 31; Gillons Const. 29%; Roacos 19; Four Stars 16. Mm Good Games aad Series — E. Keder-564; B. Madden 269-591; M. McKee 244-587; R Faye 206-544; T Rainwater 202-569; D. Whitney 204-536; A. Taylor 202-550; B. Keeler 198-536; R HiJdenbrand 183-541; P Tossava 206-556; B Keillor 187-533; D. Keillor 204-547; T. Lewis 171469; T. Lewis 171469; W Brodock 238-558; F Wilks 135; R. Roush 190. J. Bar­ num m 178; D. Tinkler 166; T. Ramsey 168; R. Robbins 170; R. Sears 224; G. Seton 165; B. Ripley 197; S Peabody 203 Good Grants aad Series Women - S. Sanborn 185-502; S. Keeler 197-521; Shirlee V. 204-567; S. McKee 208-549; B. Roberts 150415; C. Barnum 135-385; P Rainey 207-530; D. Bartimus 173-501; S. Hildenbrand 171468; G. Meaney 157462; A. Keillor 146-388; S. Keillor 169449; L. Bar num 184; R. Brum.acl 163; H. Service 183*. K. Becker 188; M. Whitney 156; R. Lydy 171; K. Keeler 180; P. Palmater 136; J. Kasinsky 154. Thursday A<eb Red Dogeties 8-0; Mill's Landing 7-1; Hastings Bowl 6-2; Mrtcher-T 44; Napa Giris 44; Nashville Chiropractic 3-5; Out­ board Inn 3-5; Styles-R-Us 3-5; Riverside Cemetery 3-5; Melaleuca Inc. 3-5; Edward D. Jones 2-6; AAI Bunny Bunch 2-6. Good Games A Series - B Hayes 198-521; S. Sanborn 185; Sam Sanborn 202499; D Sober 198; L Potter 183; K. McMillon 161; D. Snider 202-510; B. Moody 213; B. Bartimus 202; A. Kerley 168; D Staines 199; K. Farr 161; C. Guernsey 165; L. Perry 176458: M. Martin 136; T Smith 125; P. Guy 197; L. Miller 147; D Green­ field 177461; C. Hurless 154; J. Gasper 224-548; D. Fekikamp 156; K. Kuhlman 147; C. McGinn 174; S. Rose 153; D. Curtis 138; M. Eaton 170483; P. Arends 180; J. Lewis 222; C. Burpee 180; S. Dunn 163; T. Daniels 182; L. Tilley 182-519; K. Leinaar 185482; L. Apsey 234-571; B Weiler 201-508; J. Wickham 173; B. Faul 188; P. Fisher 192; J. Fisher 184; S. Varney 206-524; S. Grinage 193. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 44-20; Hastings Bowlers 44-20; Pin Seeker, 38-26; Mostetler Graphics 36-28; Lockshop 33-29; Advanced Commercial Priming 33-31; Woodmanaee Sawmill 33-31; Flexfab 30-34; Viking 22-42; Bye 5-59. I I Coach Jerry Reese was worried Tuesday night that his Maple Valley basketball team might not be prepared for lhe task at hand. The Lions, coming off a memorable game with Portland last Thursday at The Palace in Auburn Hills, not only had ic battle against complacency, but also had a real test going with lhe charily stripe. Despite these challenges, the Lions had all of the solutions, defeating Portland St. Patrick 75-67. Maple Valley, now 3-2, will open Southern Michigan Athletic Association action Friday night on an up, and the Bellevue Broncos will be its next challenge. Maple Valley led St. Patrick 33-31 at half, but free throws helped the visitors to stay close during those opening 16 minutes. The Shamrocks went to the charily stripe 16 times and hit 8. while Scott Spitzer made good on lhe lone Lions' attempt. "In lhe first half, it kept them in the ball game." Reese explained. "We tried (in the second half) to move our defense back a little bit." Some sharp shooting at the free throw line, long-range baskets and an improved defense helped the home team to turn the comer during the third quarter. First, it was forward Jim Mitchell making good on the team's first two field goal attempts in the half. Then it was center Wesley Quick connecting on the team's third opportunity (39-35). After that, the Lions began to turn to Page... As in guard Cody Page. The junior guard drilled a 3-pointer after a Mike Hcybocr steal to put Maple Valley ahead 4641 with 3:15 toplay in the third quarter and then drained two consecutive jumpers in the final 2:30 to help put his team in front after 5441. Page finished the game with a team-high 17 points, a total that included a 3-point shot in each quarter. With that kind of shooting. Reese is willing to let Page fire at will. "He’s been our leading scorer all the way through," Reese said of Page. "He’s just starting lo get confidence. I give him lhe green light on anything." Page's final 3-pointcr pul the Lions ahead 66-55 midway through the final frame. What followed — Trent Harvey's second block of the contest — was just as important, if not more, lo Maple Valley's overall success. Too W-L ICS................................................................. M Tope/Gilbert and PLC..................................... 5-1 McConnell Drill Team................................... S-l Tide Office......................................................... 4*2 Ray Jama Electric........................................... 3-3 Backe Contraction.......................................... 3-3 Ranger Tool and Die........................................ 2-4 Maiiutreet Saving, Bank................................ 2-4 Benner Logging aad McDonald,.................. 04 Goodennngh Goodie* ■ , , ........................ 06 YMCA of Barry Crataty AM Coed VoBeytrafl T« W-L Bennett Industries............................................. 3-0 Flexfab..................................................................3-0 Hatting, Saxons................ Pennock Hospital.............. All Set................................... .34) Dig-h.................................... .3-0 Burkey Sale, and Service. .6-0 Women, High Gama & Serie, It’s Our Business To Build New Business :o then mt an mvakuiM iffonlabie wn fr you to news* taiei An] tucjuw w« do ON * Maple Valley's Cody Page (32) drives in for 2 of his team-high 17 points during the first half of Tuesday's game with Portland St. Patrick. CENAs First and second shifts, varied hours available. If not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested In the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.68 per hour. Classes start January 15 and end January 29. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomap­ ple Manor between 800AM and 4:30PM. Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before January 13,1997. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls, please 'Qidrnapple M gManor 5 Char Bain, 945-2729 I "Our toughest transition has been defense and rebounding," Reese explained. "We’re learning a lot about team defense, boxing out and rebounding. There's a lot of room for improvement, but we’re further along than what 1 expected." Page was one of four Maple Valley eagers to score in double figures against Si. Patrick. Mike Hcybocr (allied 13 points, while Spitzer and Mitchell each added II markers. Mail Cramer hit for 23 points, including four 3-pointers for St. Patrick, while teammate Mark Krieger managed 14 points. YMCA H«tMs Youth Corneil', Winter Wamra'a VaBeybal League J. Gasper 189; G. Buchanan 184; D Slovimki 157; K. Kuthman 164; C Keller 166-382. •j, :onwnri ha* a good Commissioners also receive 31 cents a mile for mileage reimbursement. In 1996, Lenz was paid $258 in mileage. Russell was paid $722. and McKelvey $276. In the 1997 budget, payroll figures arc lumped in with general expenditures. For in­ stance. the Road Commission budgeted $3.8 million for regular and heavy duly mainte­ nance of local and primary roads. That is for plowing or scraping gravel roads, major road repair such as rebuilding a bridge, or other road maintenance work. The figure, however, rep-e^nts the salaries of the hourly workers as well as material costs for the projects. Also within that figure is the $1.19 million paper "equipment rental" cost. In lhe administrative expense category of the budget expenditures. $250,000 is allo­ cated for office expenses. However, that fig­ ure includes administrative salaries as well as supplies, etc. (It docs not include lhe admin­ istrative staffs fringe benefits.) Other proposed budgeted expenses are $400,000 for equipment repair. $300,000 to maintain the shop and tools necessary for equipment repair. $1 lO.(XX) for fuel. oil. and antifreeze. $890,000 for on-the-road expenses such as vehicle or driver insurance or con­ struction signage, etc . $337,000 for new equipment, and $ 100,(8)0 for payments on leases for equipment. On the revenue side, the $3.2 million pro­ jected as MVHF revenue is 51 percent of the total projected revenues. Another $152,710 is budgeted as federal revenue. That money is for a Lacey Road project currently under way which was funded by a federal grant, and for the rehabil­ itation by the Road Commission of the McKeown Road historic iron truss bridge over the Thomapple River. The Road Commission has decided lo un­ dertake that project itself. Kineman said, af­ ter outside bids made on the project were de­ termined to be too high. A total of $213,380 in revenue from the state's critical bridge fund is budgeted. That money will go to pay for the new McKeown Road bridge cuirently under construction. Volleyban SCORES R. O'Keefe 205 514; K. Greenfield 215-559; K Keller 206-507; K. Phenix 222-544; S. Hyde 187-530; M Christetuen 213-476. such a geixrneiy warn and peiora' rtd In 1996. Lenz received $3,059 for extra meetings he attended. Russell received $4,525 lor extra meetings he attended. McK­ elvey received $1,225. In addition, payments arc made for com missioncrs* life insurance, pensions, and health insurance. Fringe benefit payments for commissioners in 1996 were $2,993 for Lenz. $5,407 for Russell, and $2,629 for McKelvey Lions rebound to shoot past Shamrocks, 75-67 Mem High Gama & Serie, Sunday Night Mixed Short N Sweet 47; Redneck* 47; D A N Mortgage 44; B.S.ers 42; Runaround* 4016; SAS 40%; Bowling Buddie* 38%; Thunder Alley 36; Tasmaniac’s 36; Diehard* 35; Fear­ some 4 34%; QB A Associate* 34; 2x4 33%; Friends 31; Beginners Plus 31; Danger Zone 26: Get Along Gang 22; See Ya 9. Of that $5 million, son e $2.2 million, or 44 percent of the budget, is expected to be spent on salaries and fringe benefits for Road Commission salaried and hourly employees. Of the $2.2 million. $1.6 million is for the payroll and fringe benefits of hourly em­ ployees. VandeCar said, and $551,538 is for the salaries and fringe benefits of salaried employees. (All payroll figures are based on 1996 payments and may have to be adjusted for 1997.) The 1996 salaries for Road Commission administrators Kineman. VandeCar. assistant engineer Donald Wolf and assistant engineer Brad Lamberg were $58,000. $44,000, $51.000 and $28,000. respectively. Road Commission members Jack Lenz. Bob Russell, and Ted McKelvey each re­ ceived $3,400 in 1996 for the 26 regularly scheduled meetings of the Road Commis­ sion. In addition, the budget allows Road Commissioners to charge for additional meetings of the Road Commission or meet­ ings of other public bodies they must attend. Those rates are $25 for a meeting lasting up to an hour. $50 for meetings lasting over an hour but no more than half a day, and $75 for multiple meetings on the same day or meetings lasting over a half a day. 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. SENIOR PROPOSAL ENGINEER West Michigan Manufacturer of metal stamping preaaea ia expanding and require, a qualified Senior Fropoaal Engineer who poaaeaaea these qualifications • Minimum *♦ years experiences process manu facturing skills to quote rebuilding of metal stamping presses and fabricating equipment. ■ Extensive machine and assembly knowledge of remanufacturing presses and fabricating equipment. • Excellent written and oral communication akilk required. • Bachelor*, Degree in Manufacturing Engineering preferred. Competitive aalary and fringe benefit package available. Qualified candidate, can apply in peraon or aubmlt a rewme to: E.W. Bits, Company A Division of CNB International, Inc. 1004 E. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 An Equal Opportunity Employer �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 9. 1997 — Page 13 First Financial-Hastings National Bank merger finalized as of Jan. 1 First Financial Bancorp and Hastings Financial Corporation of Hastings finali/cd lheir merger Jan I. The consummation of this merger com­ pleted a process that began July 2. Iwhen the two companies signed a plan and agree ment of merger The announcement of First Financial’s cn try into the Michigan banking market was made by Slanlcj N. Pontius, president and chief executive officer of First Financial, and Larry J. Komstadt. chairnun. president and chief executive officer of Hastings Financial Corporation. Upon completion of the merger. Hastings Financial Corporation was dissolved and its wholly owned subsidiary. National Bank of HasLrcs. became First Financial Bancorp's 15<h affiliate. Shareholders of Hastings Financial Cor­ poration will receive First Financial common stock, as indicated m the merger contract. The 80.483 outstanding common shares of Hastings Financial Corporation arc being ex­ change for shares of First Financial. Each share of Hastings Financial Corporation will be exchanged for 4.006632 shares of First Financial Bancorp, the transaction, .allied al $10 million, is structured as a tax-free ex­ change of stock using the pooling-of-interests method of accounting. First Financial Bancorp common slock (symbol FFBCl closed at $32.50 per share on the NASDAQ National Market system on Tuesday . Dec. 31. A national bank with assets of $49 million. National flank of Hastings was established in 1933 in Hastings. The bank currently main­ tains its headquarters in Hastings, the county scat of Barry County , and operates an addi­ tional office in Gun Lake-Wayland, which is in Allegan County. The staff consists of 30 associates. Remarking on the agreement. Pontius said. "We are very pleased to welcome the associates and customers of National Bank of Hastings as the bank becomes our 15th af­ filiate and our first in the state of Michigan. We see excellent potential for our future together. Like other First Financial affiliates. National Bank of Hastings is a conservatively managed, profitable, well capitalized bank with a finq commitment to supporting the community ” National Bank of Hastings is a full-s.-rsicc bank that operates in an area whose land use is dominated by agriculture. Along with 330 lakes which provide outstanding recreational opportunities, the economic climate in Barry and Allegan counties also includes a diverse group of industries which serve both domestic and international markets Hastings Manufac­ turing Company produces replacement pans of automobiles; Rex Fab Inc. makes flexible hose and ducts; and the Viking Corporation produces car seals and sprinklers. According to Kornstadt. "We en­ thusiastically embrace this change which gives us added financial strength and pro­ fitability potential, while we retain our staff. WINTERFEST cont. from page 5 j WoodrowJ. Hinken , BATTLE CREEK - Woodrow J. Hinken, age 83. of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, January 3, 1997 at the Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Hinken was bom on March 29, 1913 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, the son of Henry and Eva (LeRoux) Hinken. He moved to Hastings in 1942 and was a Supervisor for Brunswick Corporation, retiring in 1976. He was mamed to Lois I. Sprague and she passed away on May 19.1989; he then married Thelma Keagle on October 6, 1993. He was a member of St. Ambrose Church in Delton, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golf. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lois Sprague; and a grandson, Albert J. Shaver on December 31, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Thelma; four daughters, Mitzi (Stan) Pierce of Hastings, Patricia (Jerry) Paquette of Grand Rapids; Pamela (Les) Harper of Muskegon and Jerry Lynn (Bob) Zawacki of Grand Rapids; four­ teen grandchildren; seventeen great­ grandchildren; stepsons, Ron (Jayne) Cook of Battle Creek, Thomas Cook of Mill Lake; two step-grandchildren; sister. Wanda (Harry) Hey of Port Lucie, Florida; one niece and one ^Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 11, 1996 at 1 l;00am at the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. |Cyril W Enyart| DELTON - Cyril W. Enyart, age 84. of Delton passed away Thursday, January 2,1997 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Enyart was born on November 16,1912 in Cumberland Co., Illinois the son of Ira and Clara (Shelton) Enyart. He was raised in Illinois and Indiana and attended schools there. He moved to Lansing in 1935. He was married to Vivian L. Townsend on April 19,1937 and moved to their present farm home area in 1938. Mr. Enyart was employed at E. W Bliss Co in Hastings for 23 years, retiring in 1969. He also engaged in farming and previous employ­ ment included the fanner Plainwell Paper Co. and Nash Kelvmator Company in Lansing. He was a member of the Yankee Springs Bible Church Mr. Enyart was preceded in death by his parents; great grandson, Cody Berg; and a brother, Lionel Enyart in 1935. He is survived by his wife, Vivian; one son, Richard (Rose) Enyart of Delton; three daught­ ers, ClariUa (Ron) Funk of Delton, Carolyn (Ronald) Berg of Delton, Joanne (Jack )McCormick of Delton; fifteen grandchil­ dren; twenty eight great grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Black of Terra Haute, Indiana; four nieces; two nephews; and several cousins. Funeral Services were held Saturday Janu­ ary 4, 1997 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastffenaorial crxitabutinni may he raads-to the —-4Mir^asiM^MMnm*^ahmn ofWaied. . ¥nrial took ptade at the Yankee Springs • American Diabetes Association. * Funeral arrangements were made Ginbach Funeral Home of Hastings. by Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yankee Springs Bible Church. Davis said Gun Lake businesses arc being urged to sponsor their own special events during the festival, and more arc beginning to respond with special promotions like O’Neill’s Restaurant and Pub's Chili Fest, which is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. at the restaurant, located al 11424 Chief Noon­ day Road. Chefs from around the slate begin ciMiking early in the morning lor the contest, which includes a Miss Chili Fcsi competi­ tion from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chili sampling starts at 3 p.m. Proceeds will ben­ efit Barry Community Hospice. Davis said the festival is **• community event.” “With all lhe things going on. we ll end up with a couple hundred volunteers from lhe community who come out lo help pul il on.” he said. The festival was first begun, he said, be­ cause “by the end of January, everyone wants lo commit suicide. We wanted lo do some­ thing lo break up the winter blahs and gel rid of cabin fever.1* The festival is the chamber's main fundraiser of the year, he said. Money from the festival goes to promote a number of community activities. Other activities at the festival include chil­ dren's games, a children's pelting zoo, a bas­ ketball shootout, a hot/cold air balloon dis­ play. an appearance by McGruff the Crime Dog. bingo, a pizza-eating contest, and an ice rescue demonstration A party at the Gun Lake Community Center will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday, with the Bimini Brothers providing entertainment. Look for a complete listing of events, times, and details in upcoming issues ol the Reminder or call the chamber at 672-7822. our hoard of directors and our community identity as National Bank of Hastings Naturally, we are also most optimistic abtiut enhancements in the array of products and services we will be able to offer our customers.** First Financial currently has assets of $2.2 billion and over 4.000 shareholders. In addi lion to the new Michigan affiliate's two of­ fices. First Financial also operates six Ohio and eight Indiana affiliates with a total of 86 hanking office locations. In Ohio, the affiliates are First National Bank of Southwestern Ohio with 31 offices in Butler. Preble. Warren, and Hamilton coun­ ties; Citizens Commercial Bank and Trust Company with five locations in Mercer Coun­ ty; The Clyde Savings Bank Company with two offices in Sandusky County; Van Wen National Bank with five offices in Van Wen County; and First Finance Mortgage Com­ pany of Southwestern Ohio in Buller County. The Indiana affiliates are Farmers State Bank with six offices in Union and Rush coun­ ties; Unum Trust Bank with two facilities in Randolph County Indiana Lawrence Bank with seven offices in Wabash and Fulton counties. Fidelity Federal Savings Bank with three offices in Grant County; Peoples Bank and Trust Company with two banking offices in Ripley and Dearborn counties. Citizens First State Bank with six offices in Blackford. Jay. and Dcleware counties; Union Bank and Trust Company with two Jennings County locations; and Bright National Bank with seven offices in Carroll. Tippcrcanoe and Clinton counties. Operating both in Ohio and Indiana. Home Federal Bank. Federal Savings Bank main­ tains six offices in Ohio's Butler and Hamilton counties and six offices in Indiana's Fayette and Franklin counties Communication from Congressman y I. NICK SMITH J Prospects for 1997 As I look forward. I see that our nation w ill have many opportunities in lhe coming year to improve our economy and ensure our securi­ ty. Now that the election is over, there’s a good chance that the President and new Con­ gress will be able to cooperate on some of the important issues before the nation. The most important will probably be a balanced budget and entitlement reform. On other issues, such as our military involvement in Bosnia and elsewhere. Congress will undoubtedly be in­ sisting on a more consistent policy. Even so. I feel that the prospects for progress are good. One reason for this is the work done by the last Congress. It certainly changed the political outlook on Capitol Hill. When I came to Washington in 1993. th.* prevailing bias was for more government. Members were judged by how much pork-barrel spending they could direct to their districts. 1 am one of a new breed in Congress that is growing larger. It is made up of members who unders­ tand the importance of frugal government, low taxes, and strong economic growth. We have put a new emphasis on smaller, more ef­ ficient government that will carry into the new Congress when we are swom in on Jan. 7. 1997. • At this point, it appears that the economy will continue to expand at a slow to moderate pace in 1997. The budget-cutting work of the last Congress .and continued expansion has helped to reduce the deficit and speed us toward the goal of a balanced budget. This work has caused the official deficit to tumble to an estimated $107.3 billion for 1996. This figure is $56.6 billion less than last year's deficit, and fully $102 billion less than the deficit projected in lhe President's proposed budget for 1996. However, this figure con­ tinues to rely on current Social Security surpluses to pay for other programs. em­ phasizing the need for long term solutions in the new Congress. The crux of any balanced budget agreement will be changes to entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare. Entitlements are 50 percent of federal spending, and the fastest growing part, It is not necessary to cut these programs, but it is important lo slow their growth by some modest degree. Foreign policy will also present challenges It now appears that U.S. troops will remain in Bosnia through most, if not all. of 1997. Yet it seems unlikely lhal their presence can ever resolve the underlying religious and ethnic tensions that sparked the war. We should devise the best solution to end our involve­ ment there by 1998. Otherwise. I’m concern­ ed that our troops will become a permanent "peace-keeping" force accepting deadly risks without any realistic hope of ending the con­ flict. For similr reasons. I'm also inclined to oppose the dispatch of American troops to central Africa or other world hot spots except where there is a vital national interest that can be accomplished in a limited time. I am optimistic.for 1997. We cap make pro­ gress on a bipartisan basis in many areas and move lhe nation forward. 1 wish everyone a most prosperous and enjoyable New Year. _______Dorothy Mae Goidring______ | LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA - Dorothy Mae Goidring, age 89 of Los Angeles, Califor­ nia, formerly of Lake Odessa and Hastings, died Thursday January 2, 1997 at the Midway Hospital in Los Angeles, California. Miss Goidring was born on February 14, . 1907 in Lake Odessa the daughter of Frances and Jessie (Dennis) Goidring. She was raised in Lake Odessa, Lansing, Hastings and Grand Rapids attending schools there. Miss Goidring moved to Los Angeles in 1942 from Grand Rapids. She was employed as a secretary/ receptionist in various business offices all her working life. She was a member of the First Congrega­ tional Church of Los Angeles. Miss Goidring was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Gertrude L. Holes on July 9. 1989. She is survived by her cousins. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 11, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at the Irving Township Cemetery in Barry County with the Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Ruth Lechner GRAND RAPIDS - Ruth Lechner, age 98, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 1997 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids Mrs. Lechner was bom on June 8, 1898 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Curtain) King. She was raised in the Baltimore area and attended schools there. She was married to Cay Burkholder on December 23.. 1917 and he passed away on December 3, 1951. She then married Erwin Lechner in 1957 and he passed away in 1983. Mrs. Lechner was a homemaker and has been a resident of M.J. Cark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids since 1983. She had previously lived in Ann Arbor. Hastings, in Ohio, Grand Rapids, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Rebecca Circle of the church, an avid Bridge player, holding a past National title in Bridge. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters; one brother She is survived by two sons. Clay (Joan) Burkholder of Lucasville. Ohio and Joseph (Barbara) Burkholder ot Hastings, one daught­ er, Jean (William) Morgan of Honor; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren Funeral services were held on Wednesday. January 8. 1997. at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Fulmer officiating. Burial look place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. 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McNeill's resignation letter to Prosecutor Dale Crowley blasts Brown and Bailey by name, and the Board of Commissioners lor lheir decision lo turn down a merit raise Crowley recommended for McNeill. "J have considered resigning each day of these past fourteen months." the letter slates. "I have fell my altitude and enthusiasm lessen considerably during this time. The position taken by Michael Brown and the Barry County Board of Commissioners re­ garding my merit raise is probably not the sole reason I have lelt this way. but it is a basis for the feelings I have been harboring. To jeopardize lhe attitude, sell-esteem and ethic of an employee such as myself, partic­ ularly after the review given by yourself last September, for what amounted to less than a dollar an hour is typical of the pig-headed ar­ rogance of bureaucracy with which 1 cannot tolerate being associated. "...You and I had an understanding. I kept my word. You kept your word. Then Michael Brown and the Board of Commis­ sioners decided lo become involved. "Michael Brown is typical of what I have always tried to avoid in government: a bu­ reaucrat. His handling of this entire matter, coupled with James Bailey and lhe others on the Board who have surprisingly avoided any recent negative press, is typical of why the majority of good people leave govern­ ment..." Boy struck by car in Middleville A 12-year old Middleville boy was not seriously injured when he was struck by a car Monday. Michigan State Police troopers said Michell R. LaLone. 38, of Middleville, was northbound on Irving Road when he struck Michael S. Barton, 12, who had crossed the road to get the mail. Barton was transported to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released with what troopers described as a broken shoulder and minor cuts and bruises. LaLone told troopers Barton tailed to check for traffic and that he was unable to stop because of road conditions. 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CARD OF THANKS The family of Lynn Hart would like to thank Dr. Atkin­ son, the nurses at Pennock Hospital and Tendercare for lheir loving care shown to our mother. We also thank Girrbach Funeral Home and Father Chuck Fisher for his comforting pray­ ers, for all those who came to the visitation and funeral and for all the flowers, cards and phone calls. A special thanks to Margaret Cook for all the kindness and firendship shown lo mom during the years she lived io her apartment Russell A Mae Hart Dick A Ardith Hart Joy A Bob Lewis Roxie A Maxine Hart Grandchildren A great-grandchildren PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. 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Best offer. 945-9340, after 5:00pm. 8 GEORGIA PACIFIC 4’X8’ sheets of Chestnut Creek Moon­ light Paneling, best quality, brand new, priced to sell, S75. 616-664-4983________________ Brown said the dispute revolves around an oral agreement between Crowley and Mc­ Neill lo provide McNeill with an early merit pay increase. He said the contract with lhe CEA pro­ vides for step increases in pay at six months, one year, two years and three years of service at a pay grade level. The contract became ef­ fective Jan. I. 1995 and runs until Dec. 31. 1997. Brown said McNeill was classified as a "P­ 7" with service time and had moved up lo "P-9." which would have resulted in a de­ crease in pay for McNeill. A clause in the contract slates that whenever an employee is accepted in a bid to a higher pay grade job, the employee will go lo the lowest merit step in his or her pay level, but in no case will the employee have Jess than a 5 percent pay increase. Brown said that in this case, McNeill would have started al the six-month step in the P-9 classification. He said the oral agreement between Crowley and McNeill would have resulted in McNeill's two-year merit pay increase being given at one and-ahalf years. "That is where the crux of issue is," said Brown. "Il's not that we re saying Shane is­ n't worth lhe money." He said the money involved totaled $967.20 over lhe six-month period. Brown said any attempt tc amend the con­ tract to provide for Crowley and McNeill's agreement would not have affected just Mc­ Neill, but would have set a precedent that employees could receive their two-year pay level and one and a half years. "It would have filtered through the entire step system of the contract," he said. "There's a strong argument that that posi­ tion [chief assistant prosecutor] should not be in lhe union." Brown continued. "It’s a supervisory role and in this situation you have an association represented member su­ pervising and disciplining other association members." A Dec. 3 letter written to the Board of Commissioners and Brown by Hastings Po­ lice Chief Jerry Sarver on behalf of all area law enforcement administrators added, "it is a concern that the facts leading up to the res­ ignation may have been affected by politics, and that careful consideration may have re­ sulted in a more favorable result to us as law enforcement administrators. "Mr. McNeill has worked with law en­ forcement since beginning employment with the Barry Couniy Prosecutors Office. We could not ask for a finer, more committed Assistant Prosecutor. Even while in dis­ agreement. Mr. McNeill's professionalism and work ethic remains constant. His leaving has dealt law enforcement a very harmful blow. "In the future, we would request prudent, careful, consideration when dealing with the individual departments, while at the same time considering any long term effects that your decisions have in serving the people of Barry County." Brown's Dec. 16 reply to Sarver again emphasized that he was merely conforming to the contract. "Contrary to your concern that the facts leading up to the resignation may have been affected by politics, the decision was based wholly on conformance with the bargaining unit agreement. While this position is not the only position in this particular classifica­ tion, we had to ensure consistency through­ out the contract," the letter stated. "Let me assure you that this decision was not rendered in a hasty manner, but was care­ fully considered to maintain lhe integrity be­ tween the County and the Employees Asso­ ciation. Il is unfortunate that the resolve to this decision was not satisfactory to Shane, however, we have already begun discussing future changes which might help ensure more long term retention of qualified attor­ neys within this position, like Shane." Bailey said the County Board's Personnel Committee of Lew Newman, Emmet Her­ rington and Sandy James had given a unani­ mous recommendation not to agree lo the pay increase, because lhe contract called for "certain raises al certain times." "I feel it’s just like the law." Bailey said of the contract. He said he fell lhe Board of Commissioners could not deal with such is­ sues during the life of the contract. "There wasn't this type of big splash when Dave Gilbert left lhe prosecutor's office, so I'm surprised by il," he said. "I wonder what lhe driving force is behind this. I think this whole thing is being pul out of proportion." About McNeill mentioning him by name. Bailey said. "I feel il was an attack on me, or a get-back al me for something which I'm not aware of " He reiterated that no place in the contract allowed for such a raise as had been recom­ mended. "What happens when someone else secs lhal type of situation and says 'why am 1 not getting that? That's lhe purpose of a con­ tract." said Bailey. "We're going to live by lhe contract we have." Silent Observer BEAUTIFUL QUEEN SIZE BRASS BED with ortho-pedic firm mattress set and brass head board. 1 month old, cost $800 asking $190. 1-517-699-2251 SEALY KING SIZE DELUXE “Pillow top” mattress set, frame and beautiful brass headboard. Side handles* torn in shipping. “Brand New” still in plastic, cost $1,300 must sell! $350. 1-517-676-6414 POLICE BEAT Middleville man held in assault MIDDLEVILLE — Middleville police officers arrested a 35-year old Middleville man Dec. 29 on charges of domestic violence and felonious assault. Police said they were dispatched to a domestic dispute in the 800 block of Wickwood Way and saw one male and two females outside lhe home when they arrived. The male was bleeding from the head and throat and a 14-ycar-old female had bruising on the neck and throat, police said. All three witnesses said Kenneth J. Barrett was intoxicated and had started a verbal fight with the 24-ycar old woman. They said the 14-ycar-old had tried to stop Barrett from physically touching the other woman, upon which Barrell grabbed her by the throat and threw her to the ground. She got up and was again grabbed by the throat and thrown lo the ground. The other male incd lo stop Barrett, who then struck him with a telephone, severely injuring the victim. Police said Barrett resisted Middleville and Michigan State Police officers during his apprehension, while telling officers he wasn't resisting. Barrett was scheduled for a preliminary examination Wednesday on charges of domestic violence and felonious assault and Middleville Police said they intended to request other charges of resisting and obstructing, furnishing alcohol to a minor and malicious destruction of personal property over $100. Man charged in home invasion HOPE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested a 35-year-old Hastings man for a Dec. 28 report of home invasion in the 6000 block of Long Lake Drive. Deputies said when they met the home owner, he told them his next door neighbor was "crazy" and had broke out the windows in two of the doors of his home. In lhe home, deputies found a wooden fore slock that appeared to belong to a long gun, with blood on it. Deputies went to speak lo the neighbor and after knocking several times, Troy D. Johncock came to the door and invited deputies in. Deputies asked him if he had heard anything next door. Johncock responded that he had been sleeping all night. Deputies said they noticed blood on Johncock's left hand coming from a small laceration on his thumb. They also saw blood on his shirt, pants and right hand. Deputies described Johncock as very intoxicated at lhe lime and said he showed deputies his guns when they asked if he had any. They said they found a double-barreled shotgun, missing a fore grip, which matched the fore grip they took from lhe scene. The gun had blood on the ejecting lever, trigger, barrel and stock. When deputies relumed to the victim's home, they noticed two quarter-sized holes in the door. A piano about five feet from the door had small indentation in it and numerous pellets around il on lhe floor. Deputies suspected Johncock fired two rounds from outside lhe home, which penetrated the door, one striding the piano. He then broke a window in the door, entered the porch and broke a window on the door leading into lhe house, also damaging the frame of that door. Deputies believe he then entered the home where he damaged a mirror in the kitchen and smashed a bottle on the kitchen floor. They said the shotgun found in Johncock's home had two spent 16 gauge shells, that were partially stuck and had to be pushed out with a coal hanger. When the shells were ejected, they smelled of fresh gunpowder, said deputies. Johncock was scheduled for a preliminary examination yesterday on charges of malicious destruction of a building over $100. felony domestic violence, home invasion and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Permit request causes arrest HASTINGS — A driver's request for a deer permit after an accident resulted in his arrest on an outstanding warrant Jan. 3. . Hastings City Police said they were running stationary radar at lhe comer of Ironside Drive and West Green Street, when they saw a vehicle travel west on Green Street. Officers said they heard a loud bang and saw the vehicle come a stop. The driver, James P. Gampbcll. 34, of Hastings, told police a deer had run into lhe side of his vehicle, smashing out the passenger side window. He told police he wanted the deer. When police relumed to their cruiser to fill out a deer permit, they ran Campbell's name through the Law Enforcement information Network (LEIN). Campbell's name came back with a warrant for a failure to appear in Schoolcraft Couniy for an order to show cause for non-payment of support. Campbell was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail. He was picked up later by the Schoolcraft Couniy Sheriffs Department. Holiday display theft reported HASTINGS — Hastings City Police have no suspects in the Dec. 28 theft of a Christmas display from a home in the 200 block of Shriner Street. The owner said lhe display was taken from his front yard between 1:30 and 7 a.m. The display was described as a Santa, sleigh and deer display on a frame, covered with lights, and valued at $140. Five injured in traffic accident IRVING TOWNSHIP — A Jan. 3 accident at lhe comer of M-37 and Finkbeiner Road injured five people, Michigan State Police troopers report. Troopers said Shannon D. Heynig, 37, of Middleville was waiting to turn left onto Finkbeiner when her car was rear-ended by a northbound pick-up truck driven by Steven J. Cooper, 33, of Middleville. Cooper told troopers he didn’t see Heynig’s car until it was too late, striking her with little or no braking. ' Debris from the collision struck a vehicle driven by John H. Kellogg, 53, of Plainwell, causing damage to the hood and windshield of his vehicle. He was not injured in the accident. Heynig's car came to rest in a ditch on lhe east side of M-37. Heynig and her passengers. Eric T. Heynig. 4. and Kevin D. Heynig. 6, were all taken to Pennock Hospital. Another passenger. Christopher Heynig, I, was not injured. Shannon and Kevin were treated and released, and Kevin was released Tuesday. Cooper and his passenger. Stevie L Cooper. 7. were also taken to Pennock, where they were treated and released. Driver cited for drunk driving YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Jan. 5 accident resulted in lhe driver being cited for drunk driving, report Michigan Slate Police troopers. Troopers said the vehicle, driven by Lisa J. Sprague. 28, of Jenison, was eastbound on Chief Noonday Road about three-fifths of a mile east of Briggs Road, when she tried to negotiate a curve and lost control. Troopers said lhe vehicle appeared to rotate counter­ clockwise at least once and ended in a ditch on the south side of the road. Neither Sprague, nor her passenger. Julie A. Poll. 24. of Caledonia were injured in the accident. Troopers said Sprague was sitting in a wrecker when she was asked to come lo the patrol car to answer questions. They said when Sprague exited lhe wrecker, they noticed a strong smell of intoxicants even in the windy snowstorm that was occurring. Once inside lhe patrol car. the same odor was detected and they described Sprague as having minor mood swings and asking why troopers were present. A preliminary blood alcohol test registered a .20 level. A rating of. 10 is considered to be drunk driving. Sprague was cited for drunk driving. Quiet New Year for police HASTINGS — Hie Hastings City Police. Barry County Sheriff's Department and the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police all arc reporting a quiet New Year's holiday. Undershen ff Don Ford said the Sheriffs Department arrested only one person for drunk driving, and said the holiday is usually quiet. "People have learned not to [drive drunk)," Ford said, citing efforts at education resulting in people either using designated drivers or staying where they are. State Police post Commander First Lt. Ron Neil said the Hastings post had only three drunk driving arrests over New- Year's Eve and New Year’s Day. Neil said the post generally has fewer drunk driving arrests over the holiday than normal, "because people arc very cognizant of [drunk driving enforcement]." He added the post finds family fights arc probably the biggest issue over holidays, often because of alcohol. Hastings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy said he was not aware if (he department had any drunk driving arrests. "Typically people that are out are aware of lheir actions, and don't overindulge or attempt lo drive drunk, he said. 1-SOO-331-9031 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-01-16.pdf 0b19536971d7e198cab5625958a110bc PDF Text Text t City reveals new sewer, water costs County may buy City Hall property Ser Page 2 See Page 2 Saxons edged in overtime See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. JANUARY 16. 1997 VOLUME 143, NO. 2 News Briefs ^Benelux Countries' travel film topic "Hoilxnd. Belgium and Luxembourg.* (he next travelogue in the Hastings Kiwams World Travel Series, will be pre­ sented at 7 p.m. Friday. Jan. 17. at Central Auditorium. Jim Cole will be on hand to narrate his film that will focus on three Euro­ pean countries so closely tied together that they are called "The Benelux Coun­ tries." Cole's wife, Reva. often accom­ panies him to assist in all phases of production and presentation The movie will include include land­ scapes. artistic masterpieces and intrigu­ ing and colorful history. Tickets are available at the door or from any Kiwanian. IraMl TOT piMMdfor Fab. 22 The 12th annual "Walk for Warmth" is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Free Methodist Chureh, 301 State Road. Hastings The event is sponsored by the Com­ munity Action Agency of South Central Michigan. Supporters of the walk sign up fnends and family members to sponsor them for each mile they cover, earning money to help low income people stay warm over the winter. The walk last year raised more than $12,000, all of which stayed in Barry County for needy, elderly or handicapped people escape the worry of having heat-related emergencies. Steering Committee member Jim McMellen will spend a night a cardboard box Feb. 14 to call attention to the need for money. If there are individual contributions of $1,000. he will spend an extra night in the box. Barry Community Hospice has post­ poned until spring its informal work­ shop on "Where Do I Go from Here?" It was scheduled for Saturday. Jan. 18. at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St.. Hastings. The workshop, geared toward helping people make better decisions about their lives, will feature seven guest speakers, who will talk about topics such as mis­ sion in life, career development in the ‘90s, maintaining a healthy balance, planning a successful financial future, "Legally Alone" and "Oh. the Places You'll Go?" For more information, call licensed professional counselor Cecilia Skidmoreat 948-9545. Christian Unity service planned The Prayer Service for the 1997 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. The service, sponsored by the Hast­ ings Area Ministerial Association, will last about an hour and will consist of prayer, scripture readings and hymns. The theme of this year's Week of Prayer is "Be Reconciled to God." based on Second Corinthians 5:16-21. A chancel drama, performed by mem­ bers of local churches, will be part of this year's ecumenical service. Pastors of area parishes also will ake part. A short reception and time of fellow­ ship will follow the service. Grace Lutheran Church is located at 239 E. North St. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two PRICE 50* County copes well with snowstorm ditch. “Quite frankly, we did pull our patrol cars off the road for a short time Friday night. Sometimes the weather gets so bad, it's bet­ ter to bring the cars off the road and just send them out as needed." said Neil. Hastings City Police dealt with only two traffic accidents during the storm, and some non-traffic accidents in parking lots, said Chief Jerry Sarver. He called a two and-a-half hour power out­ age Sunday night "indirectly related" to the weather. A truck had been clearing snow from the Felpausch ExpressMart parking lol by Jason Carr Staff Writer Area law enforcement agencies report fewer accidents than normal during last week's storm which dumped almost 23 inches of snow on Barry County between Thursday and Sunday. The Barry County Sheriff's Department handled only three accidents and one report of a car in a ditch from midnight Thursday to midnight Sunday, said Undersheriff Don Ford. He said fewer accidents probably occurred because of people staying home dunng the occasional white-out conditions. He said comolaints handled by the department were also below normal. "Typically it's worse when conditions are half as bad because of people trying to drive normally on slippery roads. In this case, conditions were so bad everyone knew enough to slow down." said Ford. He said the department borrowed a fourwheel drive Jeep from Hastings Chrysler dur­ ing the snowstorm, "because we were afraid someone would call needed an officer and we couldn't get to them. It turned out it didn't get as bad as it was supposed to be. but you never know." Ford said he called Hastings Chrysler about 4 p.m. Thursday, mostly because it is close to the department and he knew it had Jeeps, "although I'm sure if we had asked Travel was treacherous on W. State Street in Hastings and throughout all of Barry County, as a powerful winter storm dumped almost 23 inches of snow on the area from Thursday morning to Sunday morning. any of the other dealers they wouldn't have had a problem." State Police Commander Ron Neil said ihc Hastings post dcail wi^i sight to ten ac­ cidents. “which isn't any more Ilian normal." He said complaints handled hy troopers were also "somewhat quieter," and that the bulk of calls .’dr troupers were *or v.in. »«•* in the when it hit a guide wire, causing a power pole to shear in two places and bring down wires. Sarver said the city also dealt with fewer complaints than normal. “I think in weather like this, people have a habit of holing up in their homes with videos. That's what I did!" Barry Township Police had to close M-43 near Sheffield Road for a time Thursday af­ ternoon, when about 40 cars went off the road. Chief Mark Kik said a very minor acci­ dent near the curve resulted in cars attempt­ ing to brake and slow down, but "instead they went shooting off the road into the ditch." He added that it was the only accident Barry Township Police dealt with for the See STORM, Page 14 Development upsets Baltimore residents by Mary Warner Staff Writer A housing development under way in Bal­ timore Township prompted about 50 area residents to show up to protest Tuesday night at a Township Board meeting. Residents expressed several reservations about the development, including concerns about its impact on the environment and worries about whether there is enough infras­ tructure to support it. The group also raised the question of whether correct procedures had been followed by township officials when the development was first proposed. And they questioned whether Hastings attorney Mike McPhillips, a former Baltimore Township trustee. Plan­ ning Commission member, and Zoning Board of Appeals member, had a conflict of interest concerning the development. They also told township officials that the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is investigating the person develop­ ing the property, Jurgen Nitzsche. for possi­ ble violations of the Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act concerning wetlands protection and inland lake and stream regulations. Group spokesperson Jan McKeough told board members that the DEQ sent Nitzsche a letter Dec. II. telling him he had to contact the DEQ in writing within 10 days about the possible violations. McKeough claimed the DEQ did not receive a response from Nitzsche prior to the 10-day deadline, and said she believes the matter has been “turned over for elevated enforcement action." According to Fred Riebel. e realtor repre­ senting Nitzsche. the development would There was standing room only Tuesday during the Baltimore Township board meeting. place! 1 single family homes on 40 acres of land off Sager Road (Nitzsche lives tn an ex­ isting home on the property). The land is part of 104 acres belonging to Nitzsche. Riebel said. A portion of the 104 acres fronts on a small 45-acrc lake called Meyers Lake. McKeough, Nitzsche and two other property owners have frontage on the lake. The 11 homes being constructed would not be located on lakefront property. Riebel said. According to McKeough. a proposed sec­ ond and third phase of the development would place 48 more homes on the addi­ tional 64 acres, but that is incorrect, accord­ ing to Riebel. Xicbel said Nitzsche has "the potential" of expanding the development further, but it is not his "intent right now under this pro­ ject" to do so. If Nitzsche docs expand the project, Riebel said, the total number of homes "probably wouldn't be near" the 60 homes quoted by McKeough. Hickory Hill Farms is a particular type of development that takes advantage of what Barry County Planner Jim McManus calls "a loophole in the plat law." It is called a "site condominium" where the land is not split up into parcels, but rather homes are built, sold and then the land they occupy is leased to those purchasing the homes. Land within a site condominium thus is still considered one large piece of property, and does not. in some cases, require review or site plan approval by elected officials within a municipality, as long as the devel­ oper fulfills all the requirements of the mu­ nicipality's building and zoning ordinance. McManus said Site condominiums are a relatively new form of residential development in Barry County, he said. Until this past year, the county planning department had not had any requests for site condominiums, he said, and there were only two such developments in the county, one in Thomapple Township and one in Yankee Springs Township. Last year, however, three site condomini­ ums were proposed to county planners and two were completed. McManus said. The county planning department was the only planning agency required to give approval to the site condominiums, he said. McManus said the county will soon require that site condominiums be reviewed by the County Planning Commission, which would then allow for public input on site condominium projects. Various speakers at the meeting Tuesday night claimed that they were never given a chance to publicly stale any objections they may have had to the Hickory Hills Farm See BALTIMORE, Page 3 National Bank of Hastings has new president by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The best decision Stephen M Wasserman said he has made is accepting a position with National Bank of Hastings, which brought him to the Barry Cour.iy-seal com­ munity of 6,737 people. That move was less than two years ago. The 42-year-old is now president, chief oper­ ating officer and director of the bank. He was elected to those posts at this mon­ th's meeting of the bank's board of directors. "There won't be any major changes in the bank." said Wasserman, who has 25 years experience in the banking industry. "Were going to strive to improve customer ser­ vice...expand our products, expand our mar­ ket share and keep our eye on doing the simple things right." The announcement of Wasserman's pro­ motion from senior vice president was made by Larry J. Komstadl. chairman of the bank s board of directors. Komstadt. who had also been president, will continue his work as chairman and chief executive officer of the bank. He will remain in the bank on a daily basis and will assist Wasserman with his new duties. Wasserman. Komstadt said, "is very capa­ ble ci handling the day-to-day operations. He will bring new ideas and a new approach to our organization." Wasserman has literally worked his way up from the bottom. "I don't tell loo many people this, but my first job in a bank was cleaning the base­ ment." Wasserman said with a laugh He also believes that he is one of lhe few bank presidents who hxs previously worked as a idler “When you've been a teller, you realize that they have a hard job. Il helps you keep See NATIONAL BANK, 14 Steve Wasserman Larry Komstadt �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 16. 1997 City employees’ pay raise decision delayed County may buy city hall by Dux id T. Young Editor The City of Hastings may sell City Hall and its property to Barry County. City Hall will become available early next year when city offices will be moved to what is now the MainStreet Savings Bank at the comer of Michigan A venue and State Street. MainStreet. meanwhile, will move in next diKir to the new Wendy's on West State Street, the site of the old Hasting*- Manufac­ turing warehouse that was tom down last year. Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod told the City Council Monday night that he received a call recently from Barry County Administrator Michael Brown, expressing interest in the property. It came as a sur­ prise. he said, because the county hadn't show n any interest up to this punt Brown apparently asked Penrod if the city would be willing to postpone a decision on how to sell City Hall for two weeks to give the county some lime to consider a possible otter. Council Monday night agreed to delay its decision for the two weeks. Penrod said he consulted (at no public ex­ pense) with Kalamazoo real estate agent John Bosch, who told him there arc three ways to sell the property — to another gov­ ernmental unit like the county, at a public auction or through sealed bids. He recom­ mended selling to the county because it could alleviate the latter's parking problems and the property then would not have to be put up for public bid. Penrod. in his communication to the council, wrote: "1 agree with Mr. Bosch, the matter would be much less expensive and greatly simplified if we would be able to ne­ gotiate a sale with the county. Even though I have good reason to believe there is some outside interest in the property, there is no guarantee that we will gel a reasonable bid." Il a sale Io the county is not possible, the city manager said he would prefer sealed bids io having a public auction. If that course is taken, council would set a minimum amount it would accept for the property and would properly advertise for bids. Penrod h«s suggested the minimum bid be set al the property's appraised value at $320,000 and $89,900 for an adjacent prop­ erty the cily owns immediately west of City­ Hall. He also has suggested that bids be re­ ceived March 5 and the sale be held at the March 190 council meeting. However, that all may be thrown off if the county is interested in buying and gets the first crack at the purchase. Mayor Frank Campbell insisted that the adjacent property be included in the sale. Penrod reminded council members that they can buy property in private session, but selling must be done in an open meeting. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Agreed to send Grinnell. Iowa, a letter to express interest in participating in a special program (here next year recognizing the "Best 100 Small Towns in America" as se­ lected by author Norman Crampton. A small town symposium is planned for June 18-21, 1998. al Grinnell College, and the Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce is sending a questionnaire. Council members stressed they are making no commitments yet. but would be willing to take part if the program is worthwhile. • Received the annual building inspector's report, which noted that there were 106 building permits issued in 1996 for a value of $5,985,000. It also was reported by Pro­ fessional Code Inspectors of Dorr that 303 rental units had been inspected during the re­ cently concluded year. • Approved proclamations honoring Na­ tional Jayccc Week Jan. 12-18 and School Board Recognition Month in January. • Heard from colleague Deb Dorcy that there are complaints ol too many Fourth Ward residents serving on the Planning Commission. Campbell responded by saying. "I don't want to kick anybody off. These people have served a lot of years " Penrod said that whenever there are vacan­ cies on the commission, th.* posts are well advertised in efforts to encourage people to serve. • Learned from Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield that the city's program for trimming dead tree limbs will start as soon as the snowstorms cease. He stressed that the city workers will not cut or mm live limbs or branches. Citizens who have dead limbs that need to be removed may call the department of pub­ lic services. • Scheduled a special workshop on the budget fur 7 pm. Monday. Jan. 20. at coun­ cil chambers. Cily Hall. • Heard remarks from the mayor in his an­ nual address, in which he talked about growth in the city and prospects for the fu­ ture. "I believe it's going to be an exciting year." he said. Average city water, sewer rate hike will be $ll/mo. by David T. Young Editor Hastings residents will pay an average of $11.54 more each month in sewer and water bills as a result of the city’s attempt to expand its wastewater treatment plant. The City Council Monday night heard the first reading of an ordinance that would establish the new utility rates to help pay for a wastewater treatment plant project that will cost between $2.8 million and $3.3 million. News Briefs Blood drive set in Middleville A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday. Jan. 20. at the First Baptist Church in Mid­ dleville. The revised goal is 75 pints. Vicki Rick, local bluod drive coordi­ nator. said. "It’s important because we haven't had a drive in the last six months and the next drive is six months away." Anyone who is al least 17 years old. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the dale of the drive is eligible to contribute. Heirs of Harmony to visit Showcase An evening of black gospel music, featuring the Heirs of Harmony, will be held al the Musicians Showcase tonight at 6:30 at Arby's in Hastings. Also featured will be Tammy Richardson. Kim Fagan and Denny My­ ers. The Heirs of Harmony are from Battle Creek and will be making their first ap­ pearances at the Showcase. Under the leadership of Tim Woodson, station manager of WOLY. the group will sing a number of gospel favorites. They were recommended by artist Bobby Holley, who has been a guest at the last two Summerfests. Richardson. Fagan and Myers all have sung in previous Showcase appcarc antes, and at Summerfests and local churches They plan to sing with the Heirs of Harmony. Scaling at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. Council is considering a bond to finance it. The council will have the second reading of the proposed ordinance at its next meeting Jan. 27 before taking action. City manager Howard Penrod said the first reading of the ordinance "puts the community on notice that we intend to adopt the new rates." Kari McDonald-Blanchett, representing Staudcr. Barch & Associates, financial consultants, said the average use of sewer and water services in Hastings is 882 Open houses set school additions The Hastings Area School System will have open houses for additions to the middle school and Central Elemen­ tary from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 26. in both buildings The dedication ceremony at Central Elementary will be at 2:15 p.m. in the all-purpose room. The middle school's ceremony will be al 2 p.m. in that school's multi-purpose room. The public is invited to the open houses and ceremonies at both build­ ings. Right to Life plans memorial service cubic feet per month. She said those who use 50(1 cubic feet will have a total bill of $28.77 under the new rate schedule and those who use 1.000 cubic feel for the same period will pay1 $44.27. Mayor Frank Campbell asked for the figures because he said it is important that citizens have an idea how much it will cost them to help pay for a wastewater treatment plant expansion. The project has been deemed necessary by a current facility that is just about at capacity. City Manager Howard Penrod said the water base rates were increased along with sewer charges so the water department continues to meet the requirements of the existing revenue bond sold to build the waler ircatmeii’ plant. Campbell pointed out that sewer and water rales haven't been raised in the city since 1991. Also recommended in the ordinance is the new cost of hooking up to water service, a SI.000 fee. and of hooking up to sewer. $1,600. Council last month had a work session with McDonald-Blanchctt and bond attorney Cynthia Faulhaber. The attorney recommended the city go with the bond issue at this time of year because interest rates usually are best in the winter. It was reported that bids for the expansion project should be in by early February. by David T. Young Editor A decision on pay raises for non-union city employees has been delayed for two weeks because at least four City Council members believe some of the increases are too high. Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod presented a list of recommended salary raises Monday night to the council, and .it issue arc several proposed increases of 6.4. 7 and 7.7 percent. "I don't know of many employees who re­ ceived these kinds of raises." said Mayor Pro Tern Miriam White. She noted that some were higher than what was dcienSned as the 3 J patent an* cent. to $53,500; Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Fire Chief. Roger Curis. 6.4 percent, both to $49,500. Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. 7.6 percent to $44,500; a police sec­ retary. Mindy Olmstead. 7.4 percent, and several assistants and the parking enforce­ ment person. 7.1 percent, from $7 to $7.SO an hour. Penrod agreed to give council more info* mation about what people elsewhere in the city make at its next meeting Jan. 27. but defended his proposed list of pay raises. "I think the figures on this chan are fair nual increase in the Consumer ftice Index. Adding their assent to those sentiments were council members Joseph Blcam. Robert May and Harold Hawkins. Penrod said he asked for several higher raises because he wanted to bring their pay more in line with people in similar posts in other cities Hastings' size. He added that the raises in question were brought up in earlier budget discussions, so they shouldn't be a surprise. "For some individuals I proposed a higher rate because of their positions and responsi­ bilities." he said. The highest recommended raise was for Administrative Assistant Francic Brummcl. who would go from $13 to $14 per hour. Penrod said that if she gets one more raise she’ll be al the top of the scale. Blcam suggested Penrod check the job de­ scriptions of similar positions in the com­ munity to see what other administrative as­ sistants arc making. But Penrod said he isn't sure such compar­ isons would be apples to apples because Brummcl has some "unique qualifications." "She really has the ability to be second in command in that office." he said. "She can do a good share of what goes on. She has a lot of responsibility in the office." He added that many who applied for her job when it was created two years ago actu­ ally were making more than what is being recommended now. White and Blcam stressed that they have no objections to the job Brummcl is doing. May said the city’s unionized employees won't like the fact that some will get raises of from 6.4 to 7.7 percent while they’re get­ • City Manager HowaaB'Penrod. from 359.986 to $62,000. 3 35 percent. ting between 2.5 and 4.8 increases that were negotiated for a new contract last July. "I'd love to get an 8 percent increase, but haven't gotten an 8 percent increase in the last 10 years," he said. "There arc people in the community who are taking (wage) con­ cessions.... A lol of people will look al this and come screaming." Penrod said he doesn't think it’s fair to compare what union employees get with what non-union employees receive. He added that he doesn't think wage increases always should be based only on the rate of inflation because then inequities in salary differences won't be corrected. "If 1 had my way," May said. "They’d all gel more. But the public's paying the bill. 1 wish we could afford to pay for it (the pro­ posed increases), but we can’t." Penrod responded by saying. "I’m not sure that the public's perception of public em­ ployees is necessarily fair. I don't think cost of living alone is a fair way to evaluate em­ ployees." Another employee's raise that was al issue was that of Assessor Judy Myers, who would gel a 6.4 percent increase, from $33,829 to $36,000 annually. Penrod said Myers, with her solid qualifi­ cations. is a bargain, given what others in her circumstances (as a Level Three assessor and position make in other communities of the same size. White, who works for the county, said she believes Myers, with the raise, would be making more than the Barry County Equal­ ization Director. "If she (Myers) is earning more than the equalization director (Karen Scarbrough), then she's (Scarbrough) is underpaid." Also recommended for higher raises were Deputy City Manager Jeff Mansfield. 7 per­ figures." he said. "I don’t these wages arc out of line." TherecownendM salary Increases on the list were; * • Deputy City Manager and Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield, from $50,016 to $53,500. 7 percent. • Assessor Judy Myers, from $33,829 to $36,000. 6.4 percent 7 • Clerk-Treasurer-Finance Director EV Manshum. from $43,000 to $44,500. 3.5 percent. • Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Fire Chief Roger Caris. from $46,495 to $49,500. 6.4 percent. • Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn, from $39,408 to $40,600, 3 percent. • Street Superintendent Tim Girrbach and Utilities Superintendent Darrell Carr, from $45,761 to $47,150. 3 percent. • Deputy Police Chief Michael Leedy, from $41,354 to $44,500. 7.6 percent. • Code enforcement, aide Larry Knowle, from $13.25 to $13.65 per hour. 3 percent. • Administrative Assistant Francic Brummel, from $13 to $14 per hour. 7.7 percent. • Deputy City Clerk Sherlyn Courtney, from $14 to $14.45 per hour, 3.2 percent. • Clerk-secretaries Betty Roush and Tina Mauer, from $9.01 to $9.50 per hour, 5.4 percent. • Assessor clerk Marlene Smith and clerk­ secretary Kathleen Davis, from $9.69 to $10 per hour. 3.1 percent. • Police secretary Margo Robbins, from $11.04 to $11.40 per hour. 3.3 percent, and Mindy Olmstead, from $8.38 to $9 per hour, 7.4 percent. • Economic development administrative assistant Mikki Hanson and parking en­ forcement officer Natalie Healey, from $7 to $7.50, 7.1 percent. . Otherwise, all appointments to paid and unpaid city positions were approved by council without comment. They include: • City Manager Howard Penrod, one-ycar: term• Cily Attorney Stephanie Fekkes, one year with an annual retainer of $10,500 and $105 per hour outside the retainer. • Dave Jaspcrsc. Jeff Mansfield. Frank Campbell. James Wiswcll and Randy Tecgardin to the Planning Commission. The terms of Wiswcll and Tccgardin arc for three; years. The other are for one year each. • Ken Miller and Hermann Boucher to; threc-year terms on the Zoning Board of Ap-'. peals. ’ • Deb Dorcy to a one-year term on the Li-' brary Board and David Storms, to fill out the . term on the Library Board vacated by the res­ ignation of Linda Lincolnhol. • Deb Button and Tim King to four-year terms on the Downtown Development Au­ thority. • The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment as health officer for one year. • Jerry Sarver to a onc-ycar term as director' of civil defense. • Frank Campbell and Harold Hawkins id' onc-ycar terms on the Nature Area Board. • Frank Campbell as legislative coordina­ tor for the council. • Miriam White as mayor pro tern, Judy Myers as assessor, Jeff Mansfield as deputy* ', cily manager, director of public services, city.J engineer and zoning administrator, Jerry* Sarvcr. police chief; Roger Caris. fire chief, fire marshal and ADA administrator, Eu; Manshum. city clerk-treasurer and finance. director, and L. Joseph Rahn, economic; development director. Lakewood Area Right to Life will have a memorial service al 3 p.m. Sun­ day. Jan. 19. for all the unborn who have been aborted. The service will be held al Lakewood High School. 7223 Volte Road. Lake Odessa. Speaker will be Faye McCluskey, di­ rector of the Lakeshore Pregnancy Cen­ ter. The public is invited. Historical Society will moot tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 16. at the Hastings Public Library. 121 South Church St.. Hastings. Willy McDonald, a waterfowl expert and carving educator, will present a pro­ gram that includes his videos "Close Encounters of the Bird Avenue Kind" and "If This Decoy Could Talk." McDonald owns and operates The Duck Blind, a retail store in Richland that features carving and art supplies. He teaches duck carving in the shop. He has taught a continuing education class al Michigan Stale University for the past nine years. McDonald and his wife. Diane, arc residents of the Delton area, on Wall Lake. I Not getting your child all his shots is like leaving him out here alone. ■\l least 11 shots tn two. I Ioh sore are you? Questions (-all I-8OO-232-2S22 V S Dmavneol ol HaMh and Hwwi Sermcet Penney’s near the end These three racks represent almost all ol the remaining inventory at the Hastings JCPenney. The store will close Saturday after over 60 years ol business. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 16, 1997 — Page 3 BALTIMORE, continued from Page 1 project They said that the closest they came to be­ ing able to express their views was notifica­ tion that a meeting was going to be held in July of 1995 by the Baltimore Township Zoning Board of Appeals to determine whether Nitzsche should be granted a vari­ ance for the development. The variance asked lhal a Baltimore Town­ ship zoning ordinance requirement that each of lhe 12 homes in lhe development have 200 feel of frontage on a dedicated public road be set aside. Nitzsche was instead ask­ ing lhal the homes front on a private road entering into the property off Sager Road. The Barry County Board of Commissioners has honored retiring Michigan State Police commander Ronald Neil (right) of the Hastings Post with a resolution, praising Neil's service to county citizens. Pictured with Neil is County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. County honors retiring state police commander by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor First Lt. Ronald Neil, commander of the Michigan Stale Police Post in Hastings, re­ ceived a tribute Tuesday from the Barry County Board of Commissioners for his years of service to county citizens during two different terms of duly. Neil also had high praise for current and former county commissioners. A Barry County native. Neil is retiring at the end of this month. He was one of the original members of the Hastings team that established a State Police presence in Barry County before the post was authorized. Neil served as the team's trooper investigator from 1975 to 1981. Prior to that he had been assigned to the Pontiac Post right after graduation from the 79th Michigan State Police Recruit School in 1971. He returned to Hastings as post commander on Dec. 20. 1993. Neil's career has taken him to a job in the stale attorney general's office when he was promoted Io detective sergeant in 1981, working in criminal investigation of orga­ nized crime. Six years later he was transferred to the Wayland post, w here he served as post detec­ tive and hostage negotiator for the Emer­ gency Support Team The County Board, in a resolution, com­ mended Neil for his five Meritorious Service awards and seven Professional Excellence awards for investigations and time spent as­ signed to the federal task force investigating money laundering in the Midwest area "I really appreciate the fact that the GIRL, Brittney Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital at 1:27 p.m. on Dec. 31, 1996 to Jessica Norton and Jeff Myers of Hastings County Commission look time to. first of all. honor me and give me this resolution." Neil said Tuesday afternoon. "I grew up in this county and lived here most of my life, so it is my home. When 1 came back here in 1975 as one of the troop­ ers here. I can very clearly still recall a din­ ner that was given lo us and many of the county commissioners back then were at that dinner. So I know that they supported us then and that has been consistent through our time we’ve been here as a post and the department has been in Barry County." he said. "Since I've been here as post commander. I realize that we have enjoyed very good sup­ port through the County Commission, espe­ cially through the 911 center. 1 take particu­ lar pride in that. I think we have a really good 911 center "My sense is that law enforcement in Barry County is very good as it relates to working together and cooperating. Thai's not always the case everywhere. Some of that comes from the fact that we are able to sit down and talk and discuss things and work together as a team versus separate entities." Neil said. "The support that we've gotten from the Commission through just a lol of different ways is very important for our abil­ ity lo do our job. "1 really appreciated them taking the time today to give me this. This means a great deal to me...This is my home and I'm going to live here after I retire and I want a good community. Folks like Jim (Bailey) and the rest of the commissioners. I think, are work­ ing hard to do that." Neil said. Al lhe last minute, the ZBA meeting was canceled Teddie Soya, township clerk at lhe time, said she was told by “a board member" that according to a particular interpretation of the township zoning ordinance, Nitzsche did not need a variance. Sager Road resident Gary Ivinskas said Tuesday that when he and others heard the meeting had been canceled, they assumed the project had been pul on hold. Fifteen months later. Ivinskas said. "I heard bulldozers going. I looked out my window, and they were building a road out there." Ivinskas said he polled nearby resi­ dents, and "99 percent of them" were op­ posed to the housing development. At the meeting Tuesday, Ivinskas. McK­ eough and others objected lo the fact lhal lhe Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was not rescheduled, so the appeals board could offi­ cially determine whether or not a variance was needed. Had such a meeting been held. McKeough said, then members of the public would have had a chance to express their concerns with the development and such concerns may have had an effect on the deci­ sion made by lhe appeals board. They also said lhal it appeared as if McPhillips was working for Nitzsche while Nitzsche was developing Hickory Hill Farms. A master deed for Hickory Hill Farms filed with the Barry County Register of Deeds of­ fice in April. 1996, indicates that it was "drafted by Michael J. McPhillips. 221 South Broadway. Hastings." McKeough said that according to Balti­ more Township Board minutes. McPhillips was still a Township Board member and a Zoning Board of Appeals member in April. 1996. McKeough said lhe minutes indicate McPhillips resigned his township board scat in July, 1996. and left the Zoning Board of Appeals in August of 1996. She said he left the Planning Commission in April. 1996. McKeough and others al the meeting asked the Township Board to consider whether there had been a conflict of interest in the matter. But township attorney Jim Goulooze told those attending the meeting that he believed such a determination would not be something lhe Township Board could make. The group also asked the board to order Nitzsche lo temporarily cease and desist from work on the development until the matter is further researched to determine whether BOY, Grant James, bom at Pennock Hospital at 6:38 a.m. on Dec. 29. 1996 to Barbara and Rick Lofquist of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. Ito oz . and 21 inches long. BOY, Tristan Alexander, bom at Pennock Hospital at 11:22 a.m. on Dec. 27. 1996 to Renee and Jeffrey Baker of Battle Creek. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Casey Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital at 3:32 p.m. on Dec. 30. 1996 to Laura Madison and Mike Green of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 19 inches long. I j I Annuunon; thr I**’I S H<>nd< Vitwnul Stuucnl Piller the pert At far 4it. *th und Nh pjdc MuJcnt* to Jcmo<i»irJi. thru ■tftotK t^lmt. 4*1 <*m pn/o iruludin^ I S inf' 4’»d 4 ir»p U4'hm0.wt DC JhcCuak-M Jr4dlntr •• I «-Hru4T» ' I**' <.>«LaU |« I 1 I | XjlH-nul Student P-Mvt < oMcM S4»it»f« K-nds Marketing (Mine Hmm 111 lh-p.irtnnn< «4 the lrc4Mir> U4'h<nfk<n III Stj 'C'MinGS I__ | Nitzsche is within his legal rights to proceed with the development. Goulooze said the Township Board could not do so. He said a restraining order would have to ordered by a court. Sid Kenyon, who owns a farm next door to Nitzsche's property on Sager Road, said after the meeting (hat he and other property owners would be discussing the possibility of pursuing the matter through the courts. The Township Board voted to have Goulooze research the matter and give an opinion as lo whether the Hickory Hill Fanns development met the requirements of the township's zoning ordinance. A special meeting of the board may be held after Goulooze researches the matter. Riebel said Nitzsche was out of town Wednesday and asked that Riebel act as spokesperson for him. Riebel denied resi­ dents* claims that the public had not had a chance lo give its input on the project. Riebel said adjacent property owners were notified in April 1996 "as lo what was going on." He said a public meeting was held by the jwnship on lhe matter in April. 1996. He said he did not know which entity lhe Township Board, Planning Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals held the meeting. Riebel said that at the public meeting, there was "conversation” between the devel­ oper and members of the public about lhe project, but no "negative" comments. As far as the DEQ is concerned, be said. "We haven't been summoned or anything." He said the DEQ "advised (Nitzsche) to do some things in writing, which he has done with his attorney. We’re not aware of any concerns with penalties.” Riebel said that after a DEQ official in­ McPhillips said there was no conflict of interest, but declined to comment further. Township Board membeis said little at the meeting other than noting that if there is civil litigation, they might be named as de­ fendants. Riebel said he didn't think the environ­ ment or infrastructure were concerns with die development. He said electricity, telephones and dry gas lines will be installed. Each home is located on two or more acres of land. Riebel said, and will be served with wells and septic systems. Riebel said the developers have "gone through ail the (required) legal steps" with local and state agencies. Township Board member Jim Rhodes had a copy of the DEQ letter sent to Nitzsche. The letter states, in part, "it has come to the attention of the Department of Environmen­ tal Quality that there has been recent unau­ thorized activity on lhe above referenced par­ cel of property. On Dec. 5. 1996. staff met with you in reference to the apparent viola­ tions. It was determined thai a pond and berm had been constructed in the regulated wetland. This in in apparent violation of Part 303. Wetland Protection, of lhe Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act. Act 451 of lhe Public Acts of 1994. Other unauthorized activities may have been com­ pleted which may be in violation of Part 301. Inland Lakes and Streams, or Part 303, Welland Protection, of the Natural Resource and Environmental Protection Act. The De­ partment of Environmental Quality orders you to stop all unauthorized activities in the wetland and lake." Nitzsche was told lo tell lhe DEQ in writ-4 ing "the reasons for the project(s). the date(s) work was undertaken. name(s) of lhe contrac­ tors) who did the work, and property own­ er’s full name, date of birth, and a daytime phone number." Riebel said site work on the development was under way and construction on the first homes was expected lo start this spring. of Hastings BcUUlCf at any of these area locations BOY, David John, bom at Pennock Hospital at 8:33 p.m. on Dec. 27. 1996 to Gary and Jennifer Storm of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 12M ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Melia Mae. bom at Pennock Hospital at 8:31 on Dec. 31, 1996 to Matthew and Tracy Timm of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 2214 inches long. Baltimore i ownsnip resioent Jan McKeough, who owns property fronting Meyers Lake, acted as spokesperson for those protesting a development located near the lake. GET YOUR COPIES Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Cooper James, bom at Pennock Hospital at 5:49 p.m on Dec. 31. 1996 to Glen and Julie Gorodenski of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 1156 ozs. and 22 inches long. spected lhe property. Nitzsche was asked lo "fill out a questionnaire” and Nitzsche turned the matter over lo his attorney. He said he did not know if Nitzsche had met the 10-day deadline given by lhe DEQ In regards to McPhillips. he said, the de­ velopers approached different attorneys to do some of lhe "documentation work" on the development. McPhillips gave a certain price. Riebel said. The developers then asked McPhillips if there would be a conflict of in­ terest. Richel said. Riebel said McPhillips told him that McPhillips had asked one of his partners about the matter and "that person indicated that it wouldn't be a problem." Riebel said developers also had the under­ standing that McPhillips had discussed the matter of whether there was a conflict of in­ terest with other Baltimore Township offi­ cials. "We still don't believe there was any con­ flict of interest." Riebel said. In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Felpausch XPRESS D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies Back Door Deli Hastings Speedy Mart In Middleville — Gnn Lake — Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Nesbitt’s Market Greg’s Get It & Go Middleville Speedy Mart Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa L&J’s Our Village General Store Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-O Shell Crystal Flash In Nashville —■ South End Little’s Country Store Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store RJ Sportsman In Freeport — In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 16, 1997 y ..J Letters from our readers... O Hastings teacher was not ‘recruited’ by KCC What’s court unification all about? To the editor: I have always believed and Mill subscribe to the premise that it is never wise to argue in print with someone who buys ink by the barrel. However, please understand that I do not wish to be argumentative, but simply to pro­ vide your readers some clarification of the in­ formation in the article that appeared in your December 19. 1997. edition (Teachers should honor contract. Hastings school board memberts) say). The article's headline is incorrect, placing readers under the misconception that more than one member of the Hastings Board of Education took a position against the board releasing a Hastings teacher from his contract lo accept a faculty post al Kellogg Community College The story indicates, and lhe record will reflect, that only one member of the board expressed any opposition to allowing Doug Mann out of his contract with the Hastings Schools There was no reference whatever to any comments which might have been made by other members of the board, and the record shows the panel voted 6-1 in favor of allowing Mr. Mann to leave his employ with Hastings to join lhe KCC faculty. The most significant error in the story, however, is the inference that Kellogg Com­ munity College "recruited" Mr. Mann from the Hastings schools. This is simply not true. Mr. Mann initiated the process himself, when he read an advertisement in the Hastings press, submitted his application and suc­ cessfully completed the usual interview pro­ cess at the college. No special effort was made to recruit him in advance of that pro­ cess. and. in fact, he was subsequently offered the position contingent upon his being releas­ ed from his contract with Hastings. We at Kellogg Community College are en­ joying our newly expanded relationship with Barry County and its media. I hope that in the future when questions arise about our par­ ticipation in any activities in Barry County, someone will call me so that 1 can provide ac­ curate and complete information for publication. Kathy Tarr Director of College Relations Kellogg Community College Veterans and their families deserve better To the editor: It's disgusting to me that the president of Bosnia can waltz over here, have by-pass surgery al Walter Reed U.S. Army Hospital, while veterans and (heir families have to light and grovel lor every benefit they have earned and deserve If you would like lo help preserve what benefits and help the federal government has promised our veterans, take two important vital steps: I. Call or write your congressman or congress unman and let them know in no uncertain terms that our veterans and their families deserve al least the attention they and others arc afforded. 2. Support your local veterans* organizations and the American Red Cross service to military programs either by volunteering or through donations, which help support their ongoing programs, which few people ever hear about. Veterans and their families arc not asking for a handout or special treatment. All they ask is consideration of earned benefits promised them when they signed on the doited line. Our own government has been and is currently usurping and systematically eroding the original intent between the American people and those they send in harm's way. Our society has always been molded by the deeds of those before us. Much of the freedom we enjoy today is a direct result of the sacrifices of millions of families who paid the price for those freedoms. Don’t sell out or forget lhe real role models of our country. Don Turner Hastings Charter Township Residents should clear their sidewalks To the editor: As a parent who has school-age children who walk lo school. I am dismayed at the residents who live in the cily limits who do not shovel their sidewalks I dress my children to go to school and fight the cold, chilling weather. I was so amazed that very few residents shovel their sidewalks. I have seen in the past week students falling face first in the snow, there's snow in their boots and mittens and they were just plain wet. There's nothing worse than being wet and cold and still have to fight the chilling winter weather and then sit at school. They can't even concentrate because they’re so cold. Yet students aren't the only ones who Solicitation for attorney unethical Dear editor: On Wednesday. Jan. 8. I appeared with my grandson in District Court with Judge James Fisher as the presiding judge. I was. and have been on previous occasions, very impressed with the patience, compassion and undentan(hagJudge Fisher extends to each person ap­ pearing in front of him. On that day. however, there were several persons appearing on drunk driving charges and being as I recently had a son killed in a drunk driving accident, 1 did, naturally, feel he was far too lenient on these individuals. When my grandson was fined $25 and we went to the clerk's office to make payment, ahead of us was a young man who had just ap­ peared in front of Judge Fisher on a drunk driving charge. I was so upset that I very politely told him lo please not drive drunk in the future and related my son’s death to him. which he did not even appear to hear. At that time, the deputy who was acting as the baliff that day. walked up to the man in front of me and said he should contact an at­ torney to get a restricted license and al that time handed him a card with the name of G. Shane McNeil on it and stapled it to his receipt and other documents the man had. followed him out to the elevator, talking with him. I find this type of "soliciting** for Mr. McNeil quite disturbing and highly unethical. I. as well as many others, were pleased to see Mr. McNeil "resign" and were delighted when Judge Richard Shuster left I feel we will now have a more unbiased court system with these changes. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER 1 hesitated to write this letter, but I think your organization, as well as others, should be made aware of the conduct referred to above and I will be forwarding copies of this letter to various individuals or agencies I deem -i.^ would use your sidewalk. You have your mailman, jogger, walker, etc., who use the sidewalk when they can. But when I sec students or anyone have to use lhe road, this is so upselling because you can't slop on icy roads to avoid them. So I ask residents in lhe city limits to please clear the sidewalks and sec the importance of clear sidewalks. How would you as adults like to walk in our students* cold shoes. I believe the city should fine all those who do not keep their sidewalks clear or maybe forget to plow their roads. Then maybe they would sec lhe importance. Please do a good deed — clear your sidewalk, for we all live in a winter wonderland. .. u Anita Ctdl$ ‘ ufck HastiflgB Dear editor: I read with great interest about the unifica­ tion experiment under way in the Barry Coun­ ty courts It told about how the judges would help one another when conflicts arise. 1 can’t help wondering if Judge James Fisher asked for help from the other judges concerning one of the most powerful families in Hastings. Being he was just judge 18 months, did he feel himself able to stay neutral in the matter? Did the other judges suspect it would be almost loo much for him? . Is this unification experiment only aboil saving money? -7 We arc all only human. Are some of us bom able to be neutral? 1 think not. It is an art that might come with time. How much time? How to help it along? This. 1 submit, is the true meaning of unification of the highest order. Mike Dooley Delton More government Is not the solution To the editor: 1 was not able to attend the First Friday forum, but 1 found some of the comments interesting, to say the least. I hope Mr. Mcllvain was misquoted in his statement that '’Government’s responsibility is to redistribute wealth. I have read both the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and have yet to discover that "responsibility of our government. Perhaps he is under the impression our country is Russia and our leader is Karl Marx. It is in Marx’s manifesto lhal states government’s purpose is to take from those who have and give to those who have not. That is how Russia was built and ultimately destroyed. America, in my opinion, is founded on very different principles. But since the intro­ duction of the "Great Society** by President Lyndon Johnson in the 1960s. we have "re­ distributed" more than $4 trillion into social programs, and what has it brought us? Let me give you a few examples. Illegitimacy, violent crime, drugs, crumbling inner cities and family structure, abortion and the dumb­ ing down of our educational system. It’S a dependency cycle that the liberal Democrats in Washington thrive upon. From the comments made at that meeting, many must agree that what has been tried for 35 years isn't working. Why arc they so afraid lo try to turn this around and empower people to run their own lives? It’s obvious their party doesn’t have lhe answer. Oh. that’s right, their answer is more taxes and more money for the federal government. Mr. Pino’s comment that "wealthy con­ servatives" don’t want to pay their fair share flics in lhe face of reality. The lop 5 percent of “wealthy" wage earners pay half of all the federal income tax. Would someone please tell me how they arc not paying their "fair share?" Why must they insist on punishing achievement0 Who would want to achieve i^ this country when the government will con^ fi sc ale everything you work harder to gain for your family? These people who spoke at the forum and the Democrats in Washington fail lo re-* member one thing — it's our money! *• Everyone should be required to read the Federalist Papers and writings by Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Thomas' Paine — truly great Americans. They feared big. intrusive government. That’s why (al least at one time) stales were granted indi­ vidual powers lo protect them from such a thing happening. Somewhere along lhe line that has been abandoned, and we arc paying the price in the loss of individual liberty. More government is not lhe solution, il’s the problem. Maureen Dudkf Dowlinf Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate • Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. ' ’20510, pflSte (202) 224-8221. District office: Ti’O Michigan Ave., Federal'; Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress A -Bette's: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Petar Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, 7 Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House Of.? Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser,,: district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vomon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring, Cartton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of. . Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longwortt House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria: townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of; Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line forCongress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. ; Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. ■ State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (atl of Barry: County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich.: 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all ol Barry County). Michigan House ol Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014,-' Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Can 616-945-9554 HastingsBaNNER *a president isn't above the law. What do you think? Drvolfd to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Puofcshed by HMtmg* Iww, tec. A Ovwor ot J-Ad Graphct me i«2 N Roadway Hattmg*. Ml 4905A06O2 (•<•) »4S 9554 John Jacota PraMtont FrWertc Jac* Vc« PrmKtenl JayooR^n Stofrfwi Jacoba Traaiuro- Secretary "NEWSROOM* David T Young (EMor) Elame G«wi <AM«tont Editor; Barbara GaH Jason Carr CexJy Snath Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Kabei Kathryn Seeiye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ad* accepted Monday through Fraley 8 am to SX pm . Saturday 8 30 a m Noon Scon Ommen Cmdy O Neill jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per yeai r Barry County $27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings. Ml 49058 Julia Autbuuy, Dclteu: *T don't think he should be above lhe law. He should be treated like any other American." AWgei ■u»ce. Jec Edger, Battle Crack: Hastiags: "The president is human 1 think he should be tried just like the rest of us " because he is an American citizen. Because he's the president doesn't mean that he shouldn't be tried." Hnatinga: "Yeah, if the charges are legit, but there are too many chances that it could just be a person just crying to get some media attention." "Yes, he shouid be tried even though he's lhe president. It doesn't mean that he's above lhe law. If it's not true, then he wouldn't be afraid of it." incident look ptaoaowai We presidency. If tat would have ukaa pin the term of htspiwMM �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 16. 1997 — Page 5 FINANCIAL fumshrdby Mark D. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones * The benefits of going global The 38-fool bus behind Joe Bleam was a gift to the county from the Michigan Department of Transportation. Barry Transit acquires big bus Barry County Transit has obtained a used 38-foot bus free of charge from the Michigan Department of Transportation. MDOT first loaned lhe bus to Barry Tran­ sit over a year ago. Manager Joe Bleam said, but recently decided to give lhe bus to lhe county. On paper. Bleam said, the bus. a 1985 Thomas, has been fully depreciated and has no value. But "in our eyes, it's got tp be worth $10,000 lo $15,000." When Barry Transit first took the bus on as a loaner, Bleam said, the entire exterior was re-done, including body work and paint- tng. The bus was first borrowed because the county needed a backup for another 38-foot bus it owns. If one is temporarily out of service, the other can cover the route. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers recently accepted the MDOTs gift, and accepted two grants being given to Barry Transit by lhe MDOT. which helps Barry Transit pay for services to seniors and handi­ capped pers.os and for the costs Barry Tran­ sit incurs in marketing some of its products. The grants were for just under $12,000 and for $5,000. The $12,000 allows Barry Tran­ sit lo pul an additional vehicle on lhe road from 11 a.m. lo I p.m. weekdays. Bleam said demand for bus service during that pe­ riod has increased lo the point that "we're packing vehicles." The $5,000 is being applied to the cost of such things as lhe running of lhe Holly Trolley in December and advertising for Barry Transit services The $5,000 grant re­ quired a local match of $ 1.250, Bleam said. Both grants have been received annually by the county for several years past. bid you know that half the people in the world have never snapped a photo? Or that 93 percent of the world does not have a Visa card? While lhe average person in the United Stales drinks 310 Cokes a year, the average citizen of most other countries only drinks 35. These examples show the tremendous op­ portunity for overseas growth. Yet. U.S. in­ vestors have barely tapped these markets. In fact, the Federal Reserve Flow of Funds shows that 95.7 of Americans' equity in­ vestments arc in the United Stales. Only 4.3 percent are outside our country. However, a recent report by Capital Research and Management Company, the largest manager of non-U.S. assets, showed that the highest growth potential is overseas. Here are the average annual growth rates (1991-1995) of 10 of the largest industrial na lions, based on International Monetary Fund China 11.4 percent; Malaysia 8.5 percent; Thailand 8.4 percent; Singapore 8.4 percent: South Korea 7.5 percent; Hong Kong 5.5 per­ cent; Australia 2.6 percent; Brazil 2.3 per­ cent; United Stales. 2.3 percent and Japan 1.1 Many companies in these foreign countries have operations in the United Slates. For ex­ largest electronics firms and five of the 10 largest broadcasting and publishing com­ panies in the United States are based overseas. Does this mean that investors should aban­ don U.S. investment? No. But «t does indicate that global diversification can offer opportuni­ ty and reduce the impact of volatility in your According to lhe Morgan Stanley Capital International Index, over the past 20 years, the least volatile stock portfolio would have been 70 percent American and 30 percent foreign. Such a mix also would have provided a better return (14.5 percent) than a portfolio of only U.S. stocks (14.25 percent). While foreign stocks may offer more growth potential, they also offer risks that don't come with domestic stocks. Fluctuations in exchange rates, political instability, dif­ ferent security regulations and periods of illi­ quidity are a sample of the challenges of global investing. Additionally, about three-quarters of the world's stocks aren't traded in U.S. markets. So. how do you invest outside of the United HHS students in all-state choir : Five Hastings High School students have been chosen for lhe All-State Honor's Choir. They include juniors Amy Robbe and Megan Schirmer and seniors Andrea Dreyer. Nick :Feldpausch and Teague O’Mara. : The students were first selected for lhe re­ gional Honor's Choir. From there, they suc­ cessfully auditioned for the stale Honor's Performances of the All-State Choir will be held at Hill Auditorium on lhe University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor Saturday, Jan. 28. The students will be spending three days and nights in the Ann Arbor area re­ hearsing with the Honor's choir and perform­ One of the most simple — and probably one of the safest — ways to buy foreign in­ vestments is through carefully selected global mutual funds. Most fund groups offer global or international funds. Like other categories of mutual funds, global funds are identified by investment objective and risk. Before you in­ vest. study the management groups, and select the one with the most expertise in global in­ vesting. This means learning facts such as how long the group has invested international­ ly. where it obtains its research, where its research team is located, what its long-term more. With adequate preparation, you can ex­ perience lhe rewards of investing in foreign securities. After all. businesses are discover­ ing lhe benefits of expanding to foreign coun­ tries. and investors should, loo. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. Close Change —Va 387. AT&T 59*/. Ameritech —V, Anheuser-Busch 41’/. + 7, —Va Chrysler 35’/. — Va CMS Energy 33’/. Coca Cola 55Vs + 1V, 837. + 1'h Dow Chemical Exxon 1031/. + 3'h 20'h Family Dollar + 7, 337. + ’/. Ford 607. + 1V, General Motors TCF Financial 44’/. ♦ V, Hastings Mfg. 25 IBM 167 + 3V, 477. —1 JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 517. + ’/• —— 107. Kmart 657. ♦1 Kellogg Company 447. + V. McDonald's + 2»/a 49 Sears -V, Southeast Mich. GasI 187. —7’h Spartan Motors Upjohn 41V, + 2V, -4.85 354.00 Gold 4.67 -.03 Silver Dow Jones 6762.29 + 161.63 Volume 535,000,000 ing. The Honors Choir program is organized by lhe Michigan School Vocal Music Association. The Saturday concert wraps up a three-day Midwest Music Conference. Opening he door to hope Callow lifeline, it's tell-fret. Selected to the All-State Honors Choir were (from left) Andrea Dreyer, N»ck Feldpausch. Megan Schirmer. Teague O'Mara and Amy Robbe. 1-M-572-1717 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICES Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a 5997/1998 fiscal year budget workshop in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. ThH firm it o Hastings KARAOKE Kiwanis Club presents a... Michigan on Monday. January 20.1997 at 7.-00 p m. Information on the above workshop and minutes of said workshop will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan MORTGAGE SALE - (Moult recorded on July 10.1*5 in Libor 134. on pogo 699. Hundred Siwty Nino and 41/100 dollar* ($73,569.41). including intorott at 10.073% par an num Adjustable Rato Mortgage. Interest rate may Everil G. Manshum City Clerk iWOSU 1 TRAVEL I SERIES Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. January 18th. The regular monthly meeting of the MC’d by Sound Express Mark and Mlkt Sheldon । Narrated by... HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Mkhtgon of 100 PM o'clock, on February 77. 1997. Lot 93 of Middiovfllo Downs Addition Nvmbor 5. acceding to tho rocordod plot thereof a* Recorded January 13 February 10 March 10 April 14 May 12 June 9 July 14 August 11 September 8 October 13 November 10 December 8 Hastings Charter Township will provide reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes o< printed material being considered at any Township meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon live days notice to the Clerk. UNITED COMPANIES LENDING qo«ro«AnoN FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (•10) 647-4207 Troti I Trott. P.C. Attornoyi for UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION. 30150 Tolograph SiMto 100 FMe 996177095 will be held on the second Monday of the month in 1997. Meetings are held at the Township Hall. 885 River Road. Hastings, at 7:00 P.M. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 948-9690 or 945-3291 (2-13) Cole HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP is accepting bids for SEXTO N/GROUNDSKEEPER Sealed bids will be taken for the position of Cemetery Sexton and/or Township Hall Groundskeeper, either separately or combined. Work Comp insurance is required. Call Bonnie Cnittenden at 945-3291 or 948-9690 for job descriptions. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 January 31. 1997 and will be examined by a committee which will make a recommendation to the Board. The Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids. “Holland, Belgium & Luxembourg" Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, Jan. 17 • 7PM Hastings Central School Auditorium Organ Music Will Be Provided before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and At Intermission! Ticket, Millie a the door «x,Lre stuoekts '(*>19) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 16, 1997 Sidney Stanton Kenneth Lee Tinkler NASHVILLE - Sidney Joy Sunion, age 88. of Nashville and Sebastian. Florida, died Janu­ ary 7,1997 al Sebastian River Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born April 27, 1908 in Johnstown HASTINGS - Kenneth Lee Tinker, age 74. away Sunday. January 12, 1997 at die Hospiul in Walker. Florida. He was a winter resident in Florida for seven yean Mr. Tinker had been a production supervisor for Hastings Manufacturing Company and he also was involved with the Barry Amateur Radio Association in Hastings. He is survived by two daughters, Susan Hill and Carol Brown both of Hastings; mother, Evs Gertrude Peterson of Rochester. New York; brother, Robert N. Tinker of Inverness, Florida; sister, Marjorie L. Matthews of Rochester, New York and seven grandchildren. Cremation arragemenu were made by Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring. Florida. Twp. Mr. Sunion was employed for 25 years at Eaton Manufactunng Company and was a fanner in Maple Grove Twp. He is survived by his wife of 68 years. Louise; one son. Shirley L Sunton of Nashvil­ le; one daughter, Maryliu Olmstead of Lawton; one brother. Rufus Sunion of Lacey; one sister. Annabelle Wolff of Dowling; four grandchil­ dren and six great grandchildren In lieu of flowers, the family auggesu dona­ tions be made to the charity of one's choice in memory of Mr. Stanton. Mr. Sunion was a member of the Indian River Cremation Society. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Paaor Church office phouc 90-2549 Sunday wontap 940 a.m. and 10:45 a m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 pm. also. Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave . Karnes. Ml 49U58 Sunday Ser vices: BMe Classes 10 a m . Woritep II a m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2931 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E Nonh St.. Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Jan. 19 - 1 45 Sunday School; 10:00 Holy Com­ munion. Annua) Meeting after; 4 00 Week of Prayer for Christian Unify; 6:00 Flying Doves Thurs­ day. Jan. 16 - 6:10/6:40 Children s Choir. 7:30 Aduli Choir. 840 AA. Saturday. Jan. II - 9:30 Catechism 3; 1:30 la quucn. 840 NA Monday. Jan. 20 — 740 Adventurers. Tuesday. Jan. 21 - 740Coug. Council Wcdaes day. Jan 22 - 1040 Wordwmchen; 7.00 Adventurers HAfpNGS FIRST UNITED MfHDMST CHURCH, comer of Arm and Church atraau. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Craig Super*. Organist and Director of Music and Christian Education. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all floors. Brandcam of worship an­ na over WBCH FM-AM at I0 3Q am. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10.30 a.m.; Worship 1140 a m. wnh child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. «nd Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd rrade Ml HI Youth Fellowship - 4.40 p.m ; Senior Hi Youth FeUowitap - 5:30 pm WEDNESDAYS: Family Night Lagta Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 640 p.m. First Wotaeaday of month is Game N«bt. Saturday. Jan 11 “Where Do I Go From Here?" Workshop sponsored by Barry Community Hospice 8:30 a m. to 3:30 p.m WELCOME COBNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Haeta**. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Lnchfiefo Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pictaro. 945-5974 Wor­ ship Services: Sunday. 9:00 a.m.. Rev. Ken Vaught. 11:00am .Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m. for all ages NEW.. Begianing Jan. 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MATTERS Adult classes. Gaining Personal Financial Freedom. Foundational Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Pro­ phets - Calling God's People Back To God. Budding Loving Relation steps Wuh Your Spouse. Children, and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to 840 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 540 p.m. at 154 E. Broad­ way. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednesday. 5:15 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Com­ munity Center. Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill offering. You are invited and welcome CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 tm. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 1040 a m . Wor•M> 1140 a.m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-N West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Boi 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior HtjJi. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dow hag. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright. (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6:00 p m. Wednesday. Bible Study. 7.40 p.m ; Wedaoday Awana 6:30-8 00 p.m. (3 year-olds through 6th grade) Saturday*. 740-940 p.m Tacn Outer. 7A-12lh grades ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hota**, Ml 49058 Father Gate hfeton. Vicar Phone 633-2090 (Data*) Mter 6 p.m weekdays or ill day weekends. Sunday Morning Maaa 1040 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shortey; Aaron Welch. Minuter of Muaic Morning Wontap 9:45 and 1140 a m.; Sunday School 9:45 and 1140 a.m. for children and adults. Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday: First Mon­ day of the Mouth Mom t Time Out Wednesday Sr. High Youth. Jr. H*h Youth, and Awana at 6:30 p.m. Bibie Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's B.bte Study C all church office for more information, 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. HMtu^s. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. PMor. Sunday School 9:30 a m., classes for all ages Morning Wontap 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 640 p.m. Wednesday activities 740 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or firn grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age linuu NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roacoe, (517) 852-9228 Morn.ng Celebration 10 am Fellowship Tune Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group moustry. leader­ ship I raining ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FD I C WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions - I IB S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan HOTE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South u M TS Larry Hobky. Pwlor Church phouc W5-4W3 Office Htain WrdVThun. 9 a.m. to 12 noon Knlhy Count, choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:30 n.m. Sunday School; 10:43 a.m. Mommy Wor•hip 640 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:45 p.m Warrior* (grades K-6th). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. lo 8:30 p.m. (grades 7th- 12th). Thursday 7:00 p.m Prayer Meeting CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 Nonh Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00p.m. Services for Adults. Teen* and Children GRACE BRETHREN ROLE CHURCH (fameriy the Hauingi Orace Brethren Church). 600 Puwel'.Md.. 1 outecaaiof Haabap. Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementus, 9459224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a m - BMc doaea - for ail ages. 10:40 a m - Morning Woettup. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224; 6:30 p.m. - Bible tfudy for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Taamfey Mam 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Mmaes 8.40 a.m. and 1140a.m.; Confraairw Saturday 440-4:30 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastier. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pmior. Salty C. Keller. Trio. Saturday, Jan. 18 — 440-11:00 p m. Middle High PYF | Lloyd C. Owen| RICHLAND • Lloyd C. Owen, age 91. of Richland, formerly of Cedar Creek and Bradenton. Florida, passed away on Thunday. January 9, 1997 at Borgess Medical Center. Mr. Owen was bom on June IS, 1905, the son of Ardy and Emma (Hammond) Owen. He fanned and was employed for 25 years at Clark Equip. CO. of Banle Creek where he retired in 1968 Mr. Owen enjoyed gardening. He wintered In Bradenton, Florida since 1968 where he bought a home in 1975 and lived until returning in August of 1996 to the home of his son. Karol in Richland. He was married lo Cccille Cairns on October 6. 1927. He was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecille in October of 1989; his parents; one daught­ er, Betty Cox in 1977; ore son, Raymond Owen in 1972 and a brother, Earl Owen in 1935. He is survived by his son, Karol (Mary Lou) Owen of Richland; seven grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Monroe of Kalamaxoo and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, January 13 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Rev. Paul Deal officiated. Burial took place al Ceda- Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First United Methodist Church. Robert Earl Near CALEDONIA - Robert Earl Near, age 76. of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord on Thurs­ day, January 2, 1997. He was a life long farmer in lhe Caledonia area. Mr. Near was preceded in death by his son­ in-law, Carl J. Kaechele. He is survived by his wife, Helen E. of fiftytwo yean; his children. Vicki J. Marsh, Mary (Rex) Weaver, Kenneth (Glory) Near all of Middleville, Betty Near of Kentwood; his grandchildren, Betsy Kaechele (Aaron) Strad­ er. Jeffrey and Robert Marsh all of Indianapo­ lis. Indiana, Katie and Kristen Weaver. Nathan and Sarah Near, Scott Marsh of Middleville; his sisters, Grace Scott of Rockford, Margaret Langkamp of Lansing; his brother-in-law, Robert Buerof Florida; his brothers-in-law and aisten-in-law, Irvin and Lois Rodgen, George and Evelyn Rodfen of Caledonia; several nieces, nephews ud several cousini. Funeral serriett were held oc Monday, January 6, 1997 at Peace Reformed Church with Pasaon Rad Faber and Wayne Kiel officiating. Interment took piacB at Lakeside Cemetery. MasBOria! i uRiiDwIrita mtf be mate Ite American DiaUilB AaodsiMtr dmCatodw nia FKA. T/T Funeral amag*>ean were mate by Caledo­ nia Funerri Home. Worship (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided during both Services. 9:50 a m Church School for all ages. 1030 a m Coffee Hour. 11:50 a.m. Children's Church; 440 p.m. Service for Christian Unity al Grace Lutheran No PYF mcetrap* today ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meer ag at 502 E. Bond St (Haaunpi Church of God building), 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday*. Morning Prayer 2nd ami 4th Sunday'* . 1928 prayer book uatd at all services. For more mformaboa call 948-9327 or Rev. David T. Hustwick. near at 948-2101 St. Andrew'* is a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH, Comer State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 1045 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teens; 640 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adult*. “Kids Alr.c" for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day - 940 a.m. Senior Aduh Bible Study; 1040 a.m. Youth Aduh Bi­ ble Study; 6:30 p.m. Kid's (>uzz ing; 740 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer ia Saamitry. For further informatioa call the church office. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Bergen. 948-8890 or 9*8-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hasting*. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.. Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. HASTINGS fl«ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. H»tmp. Michigan G. Kent Keller. Tutor Sally C Keller. D C E. Becky Dealer. Frogram'Youth Director Tlninday. Im 9 - 9:30 a m Circle »2 ■ Church Lounge clawoom. 3:00 p m NewJener deadline Satyr day . Ian. 11 — 4:00-113X3 p.m Setuor High PYF Ski Trip to Bn tmweet Sunday . Jan 12 - 9 30 and II 00 Morning WorUup (9 30 icrvKC I' brondentt over WBCH AM FMl Nunery u prorated rkir ing horh ■ereice, 9 50am Church School tor all age,. 10:30 a.m. Cot­ fee Hour. 11:30 a m Children ! Church No PYF meeting, today Tueulay. Ian 14 — 7 00 p m Mary Circle - Lounge. 7:30 p m. Deacom Meeting ■ Dining Room Letter id. INnwington LAKE ODESSA - Lester M. Pennington, age 82, of Lake Odessa, passed away co Tues­ day, January 7. 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Pennington was born oo September II, 1914 in Charlotte, the son of Floyd and Nellie (Holmes) Pennington. He was married to Martha Louise Shellenbarger on April 24, 1937 in Charlotte. They mewed to lhe Lake Odessa area In 1947. He was empiojed at the Nate Kelviusor Caporation fa thirty yean, retiring in 1976. He was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Karon and Cecil Strimback in 1993; tour grandchildren, Cyalus Louise Strimback, Kevin Cecil Slrimback. Cun E. Kidder and Chancey Alvin Harald Warren; one braha, Robert Feamagton; one sister, Hazel Pennington; and one sister-in-law, Alice Pennington. He is survived by his wife, M. Louise; three daughters. Martha Kidder of Lake Odessa, Joan (Alvin) Warren of Orangeville, Elaine (Joseph) Gorodenski of Nashville; three sons, Vaughn L (Bnnna) Pennington of Swartz Creek, Lonnie (Linda) Pennington at Grand Rapids, and Lynn (Eilene) Pennington of Lake Odessa; twenty-six grandchi lore n; fifty great­ grandchildren; one brother. Phillip Ira Pennington of Ionia; one sister-in-law. Allene (Robert) Pennington of Ionia. Funeral services were held on Friday. Janu­ ary 10, 1997 at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa with Reverend George Alon officiating. Interment took place at Lakeside Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Sebewa Church of God Building Fund. Marion Wendt HOLLAND - Marion Wendt, age 52, of Holland died suddenly Sunday. January 12, 1997. She was a member of lhe Grace Episcopal Church. She was a 1992 Cum Laude graduate of Aquinas College. She is survived by her husband. David; children, Russell and Constancia Wendt of Redford. Jennifer Wendt of Dorr, Pamela and Steven Smale of Kentwood and Mark Wendt of Holland; nine grandchildren; mother, Mrs. George (Vera) Van Husen of Grand Rapids; sisters-in-law and brolhers-in-law, Dorothy Ackley of Rickland. Shirley Jean and Dennis Cock of El Monte, California, Carolyn Sue and Jack Streby of Bedford and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 a m Thursday, January 16, 1997 at the Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave in Holland. The Reverend Thomas Teoller-Novak wilt be officiating. B-rial will be in Resllawn Memorial Gardens Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. |Russell L. Blough| HAS I INGS - Russell L Blough, age 76, at Hastings and formerly of Freeport, died Thurs­ day January 9,1997 al Hospice Care Center of Grand Rapids. Mr. Blough was born on September 22,1920 in Campbell Twp. Ionia Co. tte son of Roy and Beatrice (Clum) Blough. He was raised in Freeport snd attended schools there. He was a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of wwn. Mr. Blough wu married to Barbara J. Bliss oo December 26, 1946. Mr. Blough has lived al his present address since 1983. He previously lived in Middleville fa a time and many years in Freeport. He was employed at Lescoa Company in Middleville fa 10 years, retiring in 1982. He previously worked In his logging, bulldozing •nd excavating busineaa. Mr. Blough eras a loving huaband. father and grandfather. Mr. Blough was preceded in death by his patents; a granddaughter and a sister. He is survived by his wife. Barbara; one sou, Lyle (Judy) Bloughof Freeport; two daughters. Da wne (John) Ball of Grand Rapids and Ruslee Jill (Jim) Haney of Willis, Texas; seven grand­ children, Marvin, Leo, Melissa, David. Janie, Ricki and Matthew, three great grandchildren, Ryan, Sydney and Karieigh; two brothers, Roy (Patricia) Blough at Hasting! and Robert Blough of Hartings; four sisters, Dorothy Grooewold of Freeport, Mary (Everett) Gallup, Betty (Ben) White both of Florida and Vivian (William) Potter of Middleville; one aiaur-inlaw, Ardith Bliaa of Grand Rapid!; one brother­ in-law, Carl Lightfoot of Haitinga and a special person, Marie Sulcliff of Haslinp Funeral Services were held Monday January 13,1997 at Wren Funeral Hom ■ Rev. Paulette Cheyne officiated Burial took place at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial coeaributicma may be mate to the Freeport Community Casa. Arrangemeata were mate by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings DonaldJ. McLeod WOODLAND - Donald J. McLeod, age 87. passed away Friday January 10, 1997 at Pennock Hoapital. He was born February 24,1909 in Woodland lhe son of Gilbert and Lydia (Garlinger) McLeod. He attended Woodland Schools and was married to Dorothy Curtis, she preceded him in death in 1972. He married Boonie Carroll Oct 4. 1973 in Harriaoo. He lived in the Woodland and Lake Odessa area all his life. He was a janitor of tee Woodland and Lake Odessa Schools befbre purchssing the Lake Odessa Standard Oil Bulk Plant with Leon Stearns. He retired in 1971. He was a member of the St Edwards Cathol­ ic Qturch in Lake Odessa, a member of the Hastings Masonic Lodge 452 and the Wood­ land Lions Club. He wu preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond in 1990 and Richard McLeod in 1941. He is survived by his wife, Boonie; one step­ son, Barry Donaldson of Freeport; two grand­ sons; one brother, Elwood (Phyllis) McLeod of dtariotte snd several nieces and nephews. Fbncral man wu held Monday, January 13, 1997 at St Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odesu. Fr Thomas Boufford officiated. Memorial contributions may be mate to the St Edwards Church Building fund or the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were mate by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. | HASTINGS - Chrianpher Jerome McClurkin, age 6 weeks, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday. January 14. 1997 at his residence. He wu born on December 2, 1996 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He is survived by his parents. Shannon Bennett of Hastings and Eric McClurkin of Charlotte; maternal grandparents, Robin and Jeff Bennett of Hastings; paternal grandfather, Ira McClurkin of Charlotte; paternal grand­ mother, Margaret McCluriun of Eaton Rapids; C-gi andpatents, Nancy and Clarence soy of Hasting*, Debbie and Maurice Eaton of Nashville and Genevieve and Roger Bennett of Dowling; great-great-grandparents, Eula and Cha. l&s Cooley of Clearwater, Flori­ da and Alice Eaton of Nashville; aunts and undes, Brook and Michael Bennett of Hastings and Cheryl and Chris McCluriun of Hawaii; many great-aunts and great-uncles and cousins. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 16, 1997 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 17,1997 at 11:00 a.m. at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Lester DcGroot officiating. Burial will take place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery Babyland. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Hilda M. Lammers HASTINGS - Mrs. Hilda M. Lammers, 83. of Hastings died Friday, January 10, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Lammers is survived by her husband, Elmer; one daughter, Linda Lammers of St. Paul, Minnesota; one son, Ron (Maureen) Lammers of Gilberts, Illinois; and one grand­ daughter, Cory Lynn Lammers of Gilberts, Illinois. Private family services will be held at Arlington Memorial Gardens in Ml Heallhly, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arranagements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. DELTON - Francis J. Byington, beloved husband and father passed away Tuesday, December 24, 1996. “Mike" was born in Kalamazoo on Decem­ ber 3, 1914, the son of Eugene and Rose (Adams) Byington. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army in the Second Armored Command in the European Theater. He was the recipient of several commendations and five bronze sura. Mike wu a graduate of Sl Augustine High School. He owned the Friendly Tavern in Kala­ mazoo, Delton Insurance Agency, the Bying­ ton House Tavern in Delton, Delton Realty and Byington Realtors. He wu a State of Michigan Right-of-Way-Buyer. He wu a charter member of the Delton Lions Cub and the Delton Area Chamber of Commerce. He wu an officer of the Delton V J.W. Pott 422, one of lhe founders of St Ambrose Catholid Church in Delton. He wu active with fund rais­ ers for community services. Mr. Byington loved horses and enjoyed the Boy Scouts, 4-H, traveling, fishing, but most of all, he loved his tractor, second to his wife Milli. He wu preceded in death by four sisters Gertrude Sage, Dorothy DeLoof, Eugenia Keelan. Elona McWethy, and a brother. Jack, who died tn the service. Mike is survived by his wife, Milli, whom he married August 31, 1940; three children and their spouses, Joan and Dwight Lamphier of Cloverdale, Aileen and Patrick Delehanty of Hudson, Florida and Michael Byington of Delton; eleven grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Mau wu celebrated at Sl Mary* Catholic Church in Kalamazoo where they were married. Burial wu at Ml Olivet Cemetery under the auspices of Vf.W. Pbtt 422. For a more lasting memorial, donations may be made to Delton District Library, Mooseha­ ven, or the V F.W. Post 422 in Delton. Arrangements were made by ParchmemRedmond Funeral Home. | MaM L ^Tbrnmy" Tom^kuu | TRAVERSE CITY - Mrs. Mabel L. “Tommy” Tompkins, age 76, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday January 14,1997 at the Munson Medical Center. She wu born April 6,1920 in McMillen the daughter of James and Lila Locke. She wu married in 1942 to Donald M. Tompkins in Traverse City. Mrs. Tompkins wu a resident of Travtrae City , she was employed at Munson Medical Center as Night Shift Nursing Supervisor, retir­ ing after 39 years. She wu a veteran of WWII, serving u an Army Nurse from Feb. 1943 to April 1945. Site served the last seven months in the European Field as Chief Nurse in surgery. Tommy loved to kniL read, watch TV game shows, and bake cakes which she gave away at Munson. Her memberships included VFW Pott 2780 Traverse City, Traverse City Bay Area Easter Star 1147, Queen City Chapter 816 White Shrine, AARP. Mrs. Tompkins wu preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Donald of Traverse City; three daughters, Patricia Smith of Hastings, Karilyn (Harry) Low of Manton, and Judi (James McAllister) Tompkins of Rockhampton, Australia; four grandsons, Jonathan and David Low of Manton, Anthony (Kay Steele) Smith of Lainsburg; Christopher Smith of Lansing. Visitation will be held Friday, January 17, 1997 from 3-9 PM and Saturday, January 18, 1997 from 10 AM-noon. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 1997 at the Covell Funeral Home Traverse City Chapel. Rev. William Haggard will be officiating. Burial will take place at the Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens with full Military Honora under the auspices of Cherry Land Post <2780 VFW. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in ncr name to the Northwestern Michigan College School of Nursing Scholarship Fund. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 16, 1997 Sidney Stanton Kenneth Lee Tinkler NASHVILLE - Sidney Joy Sumon. age 88. of Nashville and Sebastian. Florida, died Janu­ ary 7,1997 al Sebastian River Medical Center after a brief illness. He wu born April 27, 1908 in Johnstown HASTINGS • Kenneth Lee Tinker, age 74. passed away Sunday, January 12. 1997 at the Florida Hospital in Walker, Florida. He wu a winter resident in Florida for seven years. Mr. Tinker had been a production supervisor for Hastings Msnufactoring Company and he also wu involved with lhe Barry Amateur Radio Association in Hastings. He is survived by two daughters, Susan Hill and Cann Brown both of Hastings; mother. Eva Gertrude Peterson of Rochester, New York; brother. Robert N. Tinker of Inverneu, Florida; sister. Marjorie L. Matthews of Rochester, New York and seven grandchildren. Cremation arragemenu were made by Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring, Florida. Twp. Mr. Sunton wu employed for 25 yean at Eaton Manufacturing Company and was a fanner in Maple Grove Twp. He is survived by his wife of 68 yean. Louise; one son. Shirley L. Sunton of Nashvil­ le; one daughter, Maryliu Olmstead of Lawton; one brother, Rufus Sunion of Lacey; one sister, Annabelle Wolff of Dowling; four grandchil­ dren and six great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests dona­ tions be made to the charity of one's choice in memory of Mr. Sunton. Mr Sunton wu a member of the Indian River Cremation Society. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES THOKNAPPLE VALLEY CHUBCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pbm<* Church office ptaue ‘*4X 2549 Sunday wonhip 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a m Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also. Nuncry available for all services. Bring the whole family. barmy co. chubch of CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49U58 Sunday Ser­ vices Kbte Classes 10 a m . Wor­ ship II a m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E Nonh Si . Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Jan 19 - 8 45 Sunday School; 10:00 Holy Com munion. Annual Meeting after; 4.00 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity; 6 00 FlyMg Doves. Thurs­ day. Jan. 16 - 6 10/6:40 Childrens Choir. 7:30 Adult Choir; 1:00 AA. 5—May. Jan II - *30 Caaechnm 3; 130 La ijsiwri. 8 00 NA. Monday. Jan. 20 — 7 XX) Adventurers. Tuesday. Jan. 21 — 7 00 Conf Council Wcdnes day. Jan. 22 — 10:00 Wordwat­ chers; 7 XX) Adventurers HAfflNGS FIRST UNITED m|HUJUI CHURCH. corner of Ata* and Church taoou, Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Paalor. Craig Stapcrt. Organist and Director of Musk and Ctairtun Education. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar­ rier free budding with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship tervke over WBCH FM AM at I0.3Q a.m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10^30 a m.; Worship 11X30 am wnh child ore for infants and toddlers thru <e 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd rrade Ml HI Youth FriimrRup - 4 XX) p.m.; Senior Hi YoMh Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: Family Night Lifta Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 6:00 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Night. Saturttey. Jan IS "Where Do I Go From Here?" Workshop sponsored by Barry Community Hospice 8:30 a.m. to 3:»pm WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. HdOafi. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl LtaMdd Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickaro. 945-5974 Wor ■kip Services: Sunday. 9:00 a m.. Rev. Ken Vaught; 11:00a.m.. Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m. for all ages NEW.. Beginning Jan._ 22. FOCjS ON FAMILY MATTERS Adult classes. Gaining Personal Financial Freedom. Foundatxmai Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Pro­ phets - Calling God's People Back To God. Budding Loving Relation itapt Wnh Your Spouse. Children. Md Friends Join us for the class dm fits your needs 4-H. Mondays b 30 to 8 XX) p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 500 p m at 134 E Brand way. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednesday. 5:15 p.m. at the Hidden Valley Com­ munity Center Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill offering. You are invited and welcome CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a m . Wor shpll 00 a.m.; Evening Service al 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m P.O Boa 63. Hartings. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE RRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coms Grove Rond Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 am.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior Htjji. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright. (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m. Wednesday. Bible Study. 7XX) p.m Wetaotay A warn 6:30-800 p.m. (3 year-olds through 6th grade) Srturdayi. 7 00-9XX) p.m. Tmn Cam, 7W-i21h grades ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2413 McCami Rd , Hartings. Ml 49058. Father Ota Miaiiw. View. Phone 623-2090 (Datan) tarr 6 p.m weekdays or alt day weekends. Sundsy Morning Maas 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodtawn. Hastings. Kevin Starkey; Aaron Welch. Mmtaef of Mme. Montag Wontap 9:45 and 11XX) a m.; Sunday School 9:45 ■d 11.XX) a m for children and adults. Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening Monday: First Mon­ day of tte Mouth Moms Time Out Wednesday: Sr. High Youth. Jr. Youth, and Awana at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Faithful Men. Faithful Women. BiNe Study. Women* Bible Study Cail church office for more information. 948 8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Haatags. Mich. James A Camp­ bell. Paalor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7XX)p.m are: Rambows or J J. Bi­ Ne Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GBACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roarae. (317) 832-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Tone Before the Service. Nursery , children's mntatry. youth group, aduh small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission Of St Rose Catholic Church. Hartings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FD I C WKEN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions — 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan I NOTE UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH. M-37 South u M-79 Larry Hobby, Putor Church phooe 9434993 Office Horn Wed./Thun 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:45 p.m Wamort (grades K-6th). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m to 8:30 p.m. (grades 7th-12th). Thursday 7 XX) pm Prayer Meeting. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Eveniag Service; Wednesday: 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hawngs Grace Brethren Church). 600 tawdlicd.. I mtaeartofHaamgs Rm Sarver, Pastor Etnentm. 945-9224. Sunday Services 9:43 a.m. - Bible Clasen - for ail ages. 10:40 a.m. - Montag Worship. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Smdy — Staring Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message", 945-9224; 6:30 p.m. - Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Smurtay Mam 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Maaan 8.00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Ctuftlllrrti Smurtay 4:00-4 30 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hasting;. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pmtor. Sally C. Keller. Trio. Saturday. Jan. II 4 XX)-11XX) p m Middle High PYF Ski Trip io Bittersweet. Sunday. Jan. 19 - 9:30 md 11:00 Morning Worship (9.30 Service is broadcart over WBCH AM-FM). Nursery is provided during both Services. 9:50 a m Church School for all ages. 10:30 a m Coffee Hour. 11:30 a m. Children s Church; 4:00 p.m. Service for Christian Unity at Grace Lutheran No PYF meeta*s today ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meei-tig at 502 E. Bond St. (Hauunfi Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Montag Prayer 2nd ata 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at al! aerviecs. For more infertmtoon call 949-9327 or Rev David T. Hmrwick. vicar at 949-2101 St. Atarew s is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS FREE METHOCMST CHURCH, Comer Stale Rd. ata Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 943-9121 Sunday - 9:43 a.m. Sunday School; 1043 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teens; 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. "Kids Air.:" for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day - *00 a m Senior Aduh Bible Study. 1000 a m. Youth Aduh Bi­ Ne Smdy; 6:30 p.m. Kid s Quizz iag; 7:00 p.m. BiNe Study ata Friytr in Sanctuary. For further informetxjn call the church office. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grata St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 949-8890 or 948-2667 Sutaay School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3193. Worship, praising, fellowship. Sunday. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Hastings. Michigan G. Kent Keller. Partor Sally C Keller. D.C.E. Becky Oenler. Program/Youth Director. Thursday. Jan 9 - 9:30 a m Circle F2 • Church Lounge classroom; 3:00 p m Newsletter deadline Satur­ day. Jan II — 4:00-11:00 p.m Senior High PYF Sta Trip to Bit tersweet Sunday. Jan 12 — 9 30 and 11:00 Morning Worship (9:30 service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery ts provided dur­ ing both services 9:50 a.m Church School for all ages. 10 30 a m Cof fee Hour. II 50 a m. Chudren's Church No PYF meetings today Tuesday. Jan 14 — 7:00 pm Mary Circle - Lounge. 7:30 p m. Deacons Meeting - Dining Room I [_________ Lloyd C. Owen_________ RICHLAND - Lloyd C. Owen, age 91, of Richland, formerly of Cedar Creek and Bradenton, Florida, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 1997 at Borgess Medical Center. Mr. Owen was bom on June 15, 1905, the son of Ardy and Emma (Hammond) Owen. He farmed and was employed for 25 years at Clark Equip. Co. of Battle Creek where he retired in 1968. Mr. Owen enjoyed gardening. He wintered in Bradenton, Florida since 1968 where he bought a home in 1975 and lived until returning in August of 1996 to the home of his son, Karol in Richland. He was married to Cecille Cairns on October 6, 1927. He was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, CeciL le in October of 1989; his parents; one daught­ er, Betty Cox in 1977; one son, Raymond Owen in 1972 and a brother, Earl Owen in 1935. He is survived by his son, Karol (Mary Lou) Owen of Richland; seven grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Monroe of Kalamazoo and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, January 13 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Rev. Paul Deal officiated. Burial took place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First United Methodist Church. Robert Earl Near CALEDONIA - Robert Earl Near, age 76, of Caledonia, went to be with his Lord on Thurs­ day, January 2, 1997. He was a life long farmer in the Caledonia area. Mr. Near was preceded in death by his son­ in-law, Carl J. Knechele. He is survived by his wife, Helen E. of fiftytwo yean; his children, Vicki J. Marsh, Mary (Rex) Weaver, Kenneth (Glory) Near all of Middleville, Betty Near of Kentwood; his grandchildren, Betsy Kaechele (Aaron) Strad­ er, Jeffrey and Robert Marsh all of Indianapo­ lis, Indiana, Katie and Kristen Weaver, Nathan and Sarah Near, Scott Marsh of Middleville; his sisters, Grace Scott of Rockford. Margaret Langkamp of Lansing; his brother-in-law, Robert Buer of Florida; his brothers-in-law and sisiere-in-law, Irvin and Lois Rodgers, George and Evelyn Rodgen of Caledonia; several nieces, nephews and several cousins. ~~| Funcnl service! were held oc Monday, January 6, 1997 at Peace Reformed Church with Paston Rad Faber and Wayne Kiel officiating. Interment took ptocn at lakeside Cemetery. Manorial oaMMttocs ratf be made the AfrfowK lYiaitata Aumrtirwwrr fhuCwlftav nix FJFJk. Puxnl were nude by Caledo­ nia Funerei Home. ______ Later M. frnnington______ Ruueil L. Blough| HAS 1 INGS - Russell L Blough, age 76, of Hutings and formerly of Freeport, died Thurs­ day January 9.1997 at Hospice Care Center of Grand Rapids. Mr. Blough wu horn on September 22.1920 in Campbell Twp. Ionia Co. tlx son of Roy and Batrice (Clum) Blough. He wu raised in Freeport and attended schools there. He wu a U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of wwu. Mr. Blough wu married lo Barbara J. Bliss on December 26, 1946 Mr. Blough hu lived at his present address since 19R3. He previously lived in Middleville for a rime and many yean in Freeport He wu employed at Lescot Company in Middleville for 10 yean, retiring in 1982. He previously worked in his logging, bulldozing ■nd excavating buaineu. Mr. Blough wu a loving husband, father and gnndfather. Mr. Blough wu preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter and a sister. He is survived by his srife. Barban; one sou. Lyle (Judy) Blough of Freeport, two daughters, Dasrae (John) Bali of Grand Rapids and Rualee Jill (Jim) Haney of Willis, Texu, seven grandchiidren, Marvin, Leo, Melissa. David, Janie. Ricki and Matthew; three great grandchildren, Ryan, Sydney and Karteigh; two brothers, Roy (Patricia) Blough of Hastings and Robert Blough of Hastings; four sisters, Dorothy Gronewold of Freeport, Mary (Everett) Gallup, Betty (Ben) White both of Florida and Vivian (William) Potter of Middleville; one sista-in­ law, ArdithBliuofGnnd Rapida; one brother­ in-law, Carl Lightfoot of Hastings and a special person, Marie Sulclifl of Hastings. Funeral Servica were held Monday January 13,1997 at Wren Funeral Hoarsv. Rev. Paulette Cheyne officiated. Burial look place al the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial cootributiou may be made to the Freeport Community Center. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I LAKE ODESSA - Later M. Feuington. age 12, of Lake Odessa, passed awiy on Tues­ day, January 7. 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings Mr. Pennington wu born oo September It, 1914 in Chariooe, the son of Floyd and Nellie (Holma) Pennington. He wu married to Martha Louise Shellenbarger on April 24, 1937 in Chariooe. They mowed lo the Lake Odessa area in 1947. He wu employed at the Nadi Kelviustor Corporation for thirty yean, retiring in 1976. He wu preceded in death by a daughter and MU-ia-law, Karoo and Cecil Strimback in 1993; four grandchildren. CyreJiia Louise Strimback, Kevin Cecil Strimback. Curt E Kidder and Ouaxy Alvin Hamid Warren; ooe brother, Robert Penmngtoo; one sister, Hazel Pennington; and one sister-in-law, Alice Perna ngtoo. He is survived by his wife, M. Louise; dm daughters, Martha Kidder of Lake Odessa. Joan (Alvin) Warren of Orangeville, Elaine (Joseph) Gorodenski of Nashville; three son. Vaughn L (Bonna) Pennington of Swartz Creek, Lonnie (Linda) Pennington of Grand Rapids, and Lynn (Eiiene) Pennington of Lake Odessa; twenty-six grandchiloren; fifty great­ grandchildren; one brother, Phillip Ira Penmngtoo of Ionia; one sister-in-law. Ailene (Robert) Penningtoo of Ionia. Funeral services were held oo Friday, J,nuary 10, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa with Reverend George Aloe officiating. Interment took place at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sebewa Church of God Building Fund. Marion Wendt HOLLAND - Marion Wendt, age 57, of Holland died suddenly Sunday. Januar) 12­ 1997. She was a member of lhe Grace Episcopal Church. She was a 1992 Cum Laude graduate of Aquinas College. She is survived by her husband, David; children, Russell and Constancia Wendt of Redford. Jennifer Wendt of Dorr, Pamela and Steven Smale of Kentwood and Mark Wendt of Holland; nine grandchildren; mother. Mrs. George (Vera) Van Husen of Grand Rapids; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Dorothy Ackley of RicUand, Shirley Jean and Dennis Cock of El Monte, California. Carolyn Sue and Jack Steeby of Bedford and several niecu and nephews Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m Thursday, January 16, 1997 at the Grace Episcopal Church, 555 Michigan Ave in Holland. The Reverend Thomas Teoller-Novak will be officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Gardeas Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Cancer Society. WOODLAND - Donald J McLeod, age 87. passed away Friday January 10; 1997 at Pennock Hospital. He wu born February 24,1909 in Woodland the ton of Gilbert and Lydia (Garlinger) McLeod. He attended Woodland Schools and wu married to Dorothy Curtis, she preceded him in death in 1972. He married Bonnie Carroll Oct 4, 1973 in Harriaou. He lived in lhe Woodland and Lake Odessa area all his life. He wu a janitor of tie Woodland and Lake Odem Schools before purchasing the Lake Odem Standard Oil Bulk Plant with Leon Stearns. He retired in 1971. He was member of the St Edwards Cathol­ ic Church in Lake Odessa, a member of the Hastings Masonic Lodge 852 and the Woodlaid Lions Club. He wu preceded in desth by two brothers, Raymond in 1990 and Richard McLeod in 1941. He is survived by his wife, Boonie; ooe step­ son. Barry Donaldson of Freeport; two grudsoea; one brother, Elwood (Hiyllia) McLeod of Chariooe and several niecu and nephews. Funeral mass wu held Monday, January 13, 1997 at St Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Fr. Thomu Boufibrd offidaled. Memorial contributions may be made lo the St Edwards Church Building hind or the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral CbapeL Lake Odessa. ^—^hristtyherJ^vin^M&l^tin | HASTINGS - Christopher Jerome McClurtin, age 6 weeks, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, January 14. 1997 at his residence. He wu bora oo December 2, 1996 al Pennock Hospital in Hutings. He is survived by his parents. Shannon Bennett of Hastings and Eric McClurkin of Charinne; maternal grandparents, Robin and Jeff Bennett of Hastings; paternal grandfather, In McClurkin of Charlotte, paternal grand­ mother, Margaret McClurkin of Eaton Rapids; C-grandparents. Nancy and Clarence rtoy of Hastings. Debbie and Maurice Eaton of Nashville and Genevieve and Roger Bennett of Dowling, great-great-grandparents, Eula and Cha ha Cooley of Clearwater, Flori­ da and Alice Eaton of Nashville; aunts and uncles. Brook and Michael Bennett of Hutings and Cheryl and Chris McClurkin of Hawaii; many great-aunts and great-uncla and cousins. Visilaboo will be on Thursday, January 16, 1997 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at lhe Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral servica will be held on Friday, January 17.1997 al 11:00 a.m.at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial will take place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery Babyland. Memorial cotttnbuttons may be made to the family. Hilda M. Lammers HASTINGS ■ Mrs. Hilda M. Lammers. 83, of Hastings died Friday, January 10, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Lammers is survived by her husband. Elmer; one daughter, Linda Lammers of St Paul, Minnesou; ooe son, Ron (Maureen) Lammers of Gilberts, Illinois; and one grand­ daughter, Cory Lynn Lammers of Gilberts, Illinois. Private family servica will be held at Arlington Memorial Gardens in Ml Healthly, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Lhe American Cancer Society. Arranagements were made by lhe Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. DELTON ■ Francis J. Byington, beloved husband and father passed away Tuesday, December 24, 1996. “Mike" waa bora in Kalamazoo on Decem­ ber 3, 1914, the son of Eugene and Rose (Adams) Byington. He wu a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army in lhe Second Armored Command in the European Theater. He wu die recipient of several commendation and five bronze stars. Mike wu a graduate of St. Augustine High School. He owned the Friendly Tavern in Kala­ mazoo, Delton Insurance Agency, the Bying­ ton House Tavern in Delton. Delton Realty and Byington Realtors. He wu a State of Michigan Right-of-way-Buyer. He wu a charier member of the Deltoo Lions Club and lhe Delton Area Chamber of Commerce. He wu an offices of die Deltoo V T.W. Post 422. ooe of die founders of SL Ambrose Caabolid Church in Dehon. He wu active with fund rais­ ers for community servica. Mr. Byington loved horia snd enjoyed the Boy Scouts. 4-H, traveling, fishing, but most of all. he loved his tractor, second to his wife Milli. He wu preceded in death by four sisters Gertrude Sage, Dorothy DeLoof, Eugenia Keelan. Elona McWethy, and a brother, Jack, who died in the service. Mike is survived by his wife, Milli, whom he married August 31, 1940; three children and their spouses, Joan and Dwight Lamphier at Cloverdale, Aileen and Panick Delehanty of Hudson. Florida and Michael Byington of Delton; eleven grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; several nieca and nephews. Memorial Mau wu celebrated at SL Marys Catholic Church in Kalamazoo where they were married. Burial wu at Ml Olivet Cemetery under the atupica of V J.W. Post 422. Fora more lasting memorial, donations may be made to Delton District Library, Mooaehaven. or lhe VFW tat 422 in Delton Arrange me nw were m»de by Pare hm e nlRedmood Funeral Home. ' Mabel L “Tommy” Tompkint | TRAVERSE CITY - Mrs. Mabel L “Tommy" Tompkins, age 76, of Traverse City pasted away Tuesday January 14, 1997 at the Munson Medical Center. She wu born April 6,1920 in McMillen die daughter of Janies and Lila Locke. She wu married in 1942 to Donald M. Tompkins in Traverse City. Mrs. Tompkins wu a resident of Traverse City . she was employed at Munson Medical Center as Night Shift Nursing Supervisor, retir­ ing after 39 years. She wu a veteran of WWH, serving u an Army Nurse from Feb. 1943 to April 1945. She served the last seven months in the Europan Field as Chief Nurse in surgery. Tommy loved to kniL read, watch TV game shows, and bake cakes which she gave away at Munson. Her memberships included VFW Post 2780 Traverse City, Traverse City Bay Area Easts Star 1147, Queen City Chapter 416 While Shrine. AARP. Mrs. Tompkins wu preceded in death by her oarenls She is survived by her husband. Donald of Traverse City; three daughters, Patricia Smith of Hastings, Karilyn (Harry) Low of Manton, and Judi (Jama McAllister) Tompkins of Rockhampton, Australia; four grandsons, Jonathan and David Low of Manton. Anthony (Kay Steele) Smith of Lainsburg; Christopher Smith of Lansing. Visitation will be held Friday. January 17, 1997 from 3-9 PM and Saturday. January 18, 1997 from 10 AM-noon. Funeral servica will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 1997 at the Covell Funeral Home Traverse City Chapel. Rev. William Haggard will be officiating. Burial will take place at the Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens with full Military Honors under the auspices of Cherry Land Post 42780 VFW. In lieu of flower., donations may be made in ncr name to the Northwestern Michigan College School of Nursing Scnolarship Fund. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 16, 1997 — Page 7 Social News Huey-Kepple marry in Texas Margaret and Frederick Huey Sr. of Hastings are pleased to announce the marriage of their son John A. Huey to Lori Keppie of Buller, Pa. John and Lori were married Oct. 18, 1996 in Killeen, Tx. where they are both stationed at Fort Hood. John is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School. Edward Freeland retires at Bliss After 41 years of service lo E.W. Bliss. Ed­ ward J. Freeland has retired as Manager of Product Reliability. After graduating from Hastings High School, Freeland trained as an electrical technician and worked as a television repair­ man in Hastings. While at Bliss, he received four U.S. Patents on various innovations. The family would like to invite friends and co­ workers (both past and present) to con­ gratulate him by having a card shower. Schroll-Disbrow to wed in October Heidi and Jeffrey Schroll, of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their mother, Denise Schroll, daughter of Joyce Walters of Hastings, to Martin Disbrow, of Eaton Rapids, son of lhe late Ellsworth and Marjorie Disbrow, of Eaton Rapids. An Oct. 18. 1997 wedding is being planned Jeffrey Alan Peake, Middleville and Laurie Ann Nicklyn, Middleville. Matthew Hany Beach, Plainwell and Meiissa Mary Blowers. Plainwell Douglas Allen Dailey, Hastings and Jen­ nifer Carreen Temby. Hastings. Wiliiem Todd Ritchie, Delton and Heather Joy Anderson, Delton. Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas With great difficulty and taking longer than usual. I got home from Atlanta. Ga.. last Friday 1 thought by leaving al mxin on Wednesday 1 would avoid the bad weather coming to Georgia and before lhe predicted bad weather hit Michigan. However. 1 got into the middle of both and took three days to get home. Driving in Tennessee and Kentucky in heavy rain was difficult, but once 1 got north of Louisville, Indiana was much harder driv­ ing. and I spent one night in Fort Wayne. I thought Indiana driving conditions were the worst, but somehow after crossing the Michigan border, things got even worse. I got home at noon Friday after spending nearly a month under the care of my cardiol­ ogist in Atlanta. I have been mostly in the house ever since I arrived. I did not get to the library on Saturday, though I had my driveways plowed because Jordan Road had not been plowed yet and I was worried that if I did get out. I would not be able to get back home. 1 got to church on Sunday morning be­ cause Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley picked me up and took me. They took me to their house for a turkey dinner after church and Sunday School, which was lovely They were having turkey because they were in Florida for the holiday and did not have the traditional holiday meal. Paul and Mary Ellen flew to Venice. Fla., and spent ten days there. They went to Siesta Reef and Venice beaches, where Mary Ellen picked up several species of sea shells to bring back to her fifth-grade students. She said there was a 7-year-old boy on ;hc beach who taught her the name of all the shells, as his class had made a field trip lo Sanibel Is­ land and he had been taught names of com­ mon species. The Quigleys also saw the Sarasota train­ ing farm of lhe Lipizoner Stallions and watched a show of them training. They saw an exhibit of Alexander the Great artifacts in St. Petersburg that included 500 items, in­ cluding maps and other printed material. Mary Ellen said it was a very well done ex­ hibit. After ten days in Venice, the Quigleys in­ cluding Paul’s parents drove to Orlando, where their two daughters. Pamela and Karen, both of whom arc employed in the The cooks at the Kilpatrick Missionary Dinner were (from left) Lillian Vandecar, Olive Soules, Hildred Chase, Sharon Barrone, Novella Whited and Bonnie Norton. Atlanta. Ga. area, flew to meet them, as did Paul’s sister and brother-in-law and their kids. The entire Quigley family spent three days together and enjoyed lhe sights and at­ tractions around Orlando before returning to their respective homes and jobs. All of the Sunday evening meetings and services al Lakewood United Methodist Church were canceled and those who felt like getting out again were encouraged to go to a hymn and praise service at the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church under the leader­ ship of the Rev. Ben Ridder. The Rev. Ward Pierce told me this morn­ ing that service included scripture and singing and was excellent in his opinion. He said thc.c were 100 or so people there despite the biller cold and poor driving conditions. Joyce Weinbrecht said the Kilpatrick Mis­ sionary dinner last Wednesday was roast beef and that 21 people were ptesent for the meal. Glcndon and Betty Classic Curtis were Sunday dinner guests with Cindy. Steve and Christopher White. Other family members present were Tony. Linda. Mallory, Amanda. Douglas. Stephanie and Nicholas Curtis from Jackson. Shortly after the Woodland Curtises got home, they were called to the home of Galen and Shirley Classic Kilmer (Betty’s sister) across the street where Betty was definitely surprised when she was greeted by 34 friends and family members. They had all gathered to help her celebrate her birthday. Refreshments were served, including a special cake made by her friend, Sheila Carter. The ice cream on the cake and all the friends were good reminders of lhe “good ole days” at Classics in Woodland. Shirley and her helpers did a great job in pulling off an­ other surprise,. I brought back several new library books which I will list and discuss next week after I have unpacked them and seen exactly what I do have. In the meantime, drop in at the li­ brary from 2 to 5 on Tuesday or Thursday or from I to 5 on Saturday and see for yourself. HASTINGS Varsity Jackato blue & gold school logo design items now on sale at: IU-Uw$aw> Priatiag, Active W«ar ftTMagSd* 121 EOnhrt. CMloo HASTINGS - Mr. Gilbert “Gil” Vaughan 82, of Hastings died Saturday, January 11, 1997 at TenderCare in Hastings. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements made by the Wren Funeral Home. AUGUSTA. GEORGIA - Irene H. Steinman Fowler-Clark, 64, of Augusta, Georgia and formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday, January 7, 1997 at the University Hospital of Augusta, Georgia. She was born on January 27, 1932 in Monroe, the daughter of Fred & Frances Steinman. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Leo Steinman; one daughter, Barb DePriest and one grandson, Christopher. Mrs. Fowler-Clark is survived by two sons, James Keck of Allen and Edward C Fowler of Monroe; five daughters, Sheila Ann DeMaze of Fl Meyers, Florida, Darlene Dempsey and Paula Fowler both of Sl Petersburg, Florida, Leona Adams of Grovetown, Georgia and Debra Makinney of Elizabeth, Colorado; two sisters, Marie Levine of Monroe and Forence Ryder of Carleton; 19 grandchildren and 3 C16413-S34O This Sword Says We’re Your American Cancer Society great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 11. 1997 at the Allore Funeral Home in Monroe. Burial took place al Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle. Arrangements were made by Allore Funeral Home, Monroe. Bertha Chrispell MARION, INDIANA - Bertha Chrispell, age 88, died Monday, January 13, 1997 at Colonial Oaks Health Care Center, Marion, Indiana. She was bom in Onawa County on Septem­ ber 18, 1908 and lived in Marion since 1985. She moved to Indiana from Grand Rapids. She was a member of lhe Lakeview Wesley­ an Church in Marion, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend James Chrispell, a Wesleyan Evangelist and former paster of the Wesleyan churches in New Castle and South Bend, Indiana. She is survived by her daughter, Jessie A. Moorehead of Marion, Indiana; two sons, Dr. Richard J. Chrispell of Merrillville, Indiana and Charles E. Chrispell of Litchfield Park, Arizona; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services wen. held on Wednesday, January 15,1997 at lhe Raven Funeral Home. Reverend Dr. R ichard Chrispell and Reverend Donald Fisher officiated. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be made to the Lakeview Wesleyan Church. 5316 S. Western Ave., Marion, Indiana 46953. Even though there are many cancer organiza­ tions, there is only one American Cancer Society. Follow the sword in the battle against cancer For more information call I-800-M3-2545. AMERICAN ’CANCER SOCIETY noHmm awm nua na s«mm i I �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 16. 1997 Superior genes LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE SALE — Default hot been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by CHRIS A. BUNGE. A SINGLE MAN ANO JULIE A REYNOLDS JOINT TENANTS ta UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME AD MINISTRATION. U.S. DEFT. OF AGRICULTURE now known os USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mor BARRY County Record*. Mkhigon. on which mor­ tgage there I* claimed to bo due at the date hereof tho *um of Hity four thousand ond hundred twenty four ond 16/100 Dollar* (S54.124.16). including In- Undx of *oU contained in void mor HASTV4GS. BARRY COUNTY MIKA. MEYERS BECKETT B JONES F.l.C. Suit* 700. 200 Ottawa N.W. Grand Rapids. Mkhigon 49503 (616) 459-3200 Ann Landers Mika. Mayors. Beckett * Jones. F.l.C.. Is at­ tempting to collect a debt ond ony inlormation ob­ tained will bo used for that purpose. Default has occurred In the conditions of a morPower*. husband and wife, mortgagor*. ol 460 North Patterson Avenue. Wayland. Ml 49340. to Allstate Mortgage < Finance Corporation, a Mkhigon banking corporation, mortgagee, doted Mkhigon. and are LOT 76 OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED FLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBBt 3 OF FLATS. ON FAGE 41. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS; CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. TOGETHER WITH ONE-HALF OF ALLEY ON THE WEST SIDE THEREOF. AND ALSO ONE HALF OF THE ALLEY ON THE SOUTH SIDE THEREOF The redemption ported »holl bo 6 month* from the dote of such solo, unless determined obondonod in accordance with I946CL 600.3241(a) In which 16.043% per annum and ewpentet on said mor- statute in auch coae mode ond provided, ond to poy acid amount with intereat. aa provided in aoid pome*. including attorney*' foot allowed by low, and all tone* and insurance premiums paid by the under signed before sole, sold mortgage will bo USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Thuradoy. February 13. 1997. at 2:00 p.m. ATTORNEY FOB: Mkhigon T remain B Associate* F.C. (i/») cordonce with MCI 600.3241a. in which cote lhe Special Um Permit* CASE NO. SP 1-97 - Vkkl Ritchie, (applkonl) LOCATION: At 7023 Marsh Rd. on the Southeast comer of Marsh 1 Nino Mlle Rd*. In Sec. 20. Orangeville Twp. salon) in a detached accessory building. Review of CASE NO SF. 5 92 - Doom. Hurloss/Hurless Construction Inc., (property LOCATION: On Star School Rd. on the Eoat aide AUSTATE MORTGAGE 6 FINANCE CORFORATION By: MIKA. MEYERS. BECKETT 4 JONES. F.L.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Daniel R. Kubiak 200 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Suite 700 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-3200 Bad debt Dear Ann I anrirn: In May 1995,1 loaned my car to ’’John.” a 20-year-old neighborhood friend. He had an accident and returned it lo me with a cracked windshield and wrecked transmission. The repair cost amounted to $1.087. I had to go into my sav­ ings to pay for it. 1 have been living al this address for 22 years. I always have been on good terms with Jahn's mother and sisters. Since the accident. I tried to get him to help me pay the repair bill, but to no avail. We finally agreed that he would paint my apartment and give me $200 in cash. He painted my apartment but did not honor his commitment to give me the $200. Despite my long friendship with his mother and sisters, I realized the only way to get the money was to take John to court. On the day of the hearing, John did not have the common decency to appear before the judge. I won the case. The judge awarded me $450, plus the filing fee of $5.84 that 1 paid when 1 filed the summons. His mother stopped talking to me. Now John has offered to pay me the previously agreed amount of $200 instead of the court-awarded amount. He says if 1 agree to this, his mother and sisters will “forgive” me. I would be willing to accept this offer, but I fear he made it only to get out of paying me more money and he will honor his agree­ ment. What is your advice. — Unconvinced in Brooklyn. Dear Brooklyn: You have stated that John has offered to pay you $200 instcad of lhe court-ordered $450 in exchange for his family’s forgiveness, but you doubt that his word is good. Since it is obvious that you don’t trust him, I suggest you lake the $200 and find something else John could do, such as wash your car every week, run errands, shovel the show or mow the lawn, until you both agree that lhe debt is paid in full. Control freak to lose his temper in the presence of the class. If a man, he may take refuge in profane solilo­ quies. If a woman, she may follow the exam­ ple of one sweet-faced tranquil girl who went out in lhe yard and gnawed a post. Barred for life Dear Ann Landers: Recently. 1 did something very stupid. 1 switched a couple of price tags in a shop and got caught. 1 was given a ticket for “misdemeanor theft by deception." I went to court, paid the ticket and wrote a lener of apology to the store. It was my first offense, and I assure you. it will be my Last Yesterday. I received a call from the store manager telling me he had received my letter, and while he is sorry I suffer from depression. I am forbidden lo enter the store again — for life. Ann, what can 1 do to convince the store people that I am ashamed of myself and will never do that again? The manager's final comment was “If you do lhe crime, you have to do Che time.” Well. I am doing the time — a thousand years of hell, which is the sentence handed down by my own conscience. reference, and like you, they didn't care for it. Happily, Americans are less impressed with genes. They are much more interested in achievement. May it be ever thus. Love story stories about seat mates who met and married. Here’s one with a slight variation, and 1 hope you print it. dKrwted by the tiffe of > very attractive girl on the sidewalk. While gawking, my car “You'd have been better off getting a ticket. It life pamg you by ? Want lo iiaprme your axial MiUt? Write for Am Landen' new bootiet. "How lo Mate Friendi and Stop Be, leg Lonely." Send a telfaddreued. long. onfrr for M25 ft*ii focfodn potlage aU WWW) Friendi. do Am Landen. P.O. Bar USS. CHa«o. Ill 60611-0562 (bl Copyrfeftt 1997 Crist in Syndicate, fate. Lake Odessa NEWS I. —: . hRunyoy r-n. J— uwaj. ob My advice to Nellie is this: Run ite direction. Do Not take m - JM - ■ a< ee^no* group thou Id contact Re-appoint Russell Palmer and Beverly Warren to the Planning Comm. Appoint Gordon Sheldon to the Appeals Board to fill James vacancy. Motion to delete the Sower Fund from Revenues will never do it right. If you ask for his advice loo frequently, he will make you feel like a moron. If you do not do the job exactly as he would have done it, he will ridicule you. If you are loo successful, he will put you down because you are a threat to him and his job Get the picture? There is no way lo win when you deal with a control freak. You will never get a compliment. You will never know if you are on the right track. You can never be Motion to concur with the Planning Commiaaion You will start doubting yourself and wonder why you ever thought you could handle the upon ten (10) day* notice ■ 111— me 1lonowing -11---- 1, _ . **■., ■ , f^f wr nwig o< coning micnooi urown. hope. however, that you will print my letter xnd set her straight. — J.T . Westlake Village. Calif. thless. My therapist and my priest said 1 did you think the phrase "for life" is pretty extreme? I don’t want lo be a whiner, but I feel that the store manager is being very hard on me considering this was my first offense. 1 am eager to hear your opinion. — Sorry and Ashamed. Dear Sorry and Ashamed: Almost all stores have a standard policy regarding shoplifters and price-tag switchers. No second chances Once you are apprehended, you are per­ manently barred from the store. I believe you are totally sincere, and if it were up to me, 1 would trust you. Maybe when the store manager sees this in the paper. Building at 220 West Court St .. Hoatinga Mktagan The apecial use applicationa ore available for disappointed that you didn't pick up on the comment from the Carlsbad woman about "superior genes." The woman was upset because her son and his wife said they didn't want to have children. The mother felt her son had an obligation to contribute tc me “family gene pool" because the family had produced several doctors and lawyers, architects and professors. Adolf Hitler had an interestin'’ theory about “superior genes." too. That theory has been the motive for numerous "ethnic cleansing" efforts, including the recent mess in Bosnia. That snobbish, self-righteous woman wants to control her son’s life. She is free to sprout drivel about her family's genes because the your response lo “Nervous Nellie.” the PURPOSE: Review of Special Use. MEETING DATE: January 27. 1997. fke. 220 W. State St.. Harting*. Mkhigon during t Comm. denied their request. Towmhip Insurance. Motion to hove Capital Consultant* continue with the bid process for the new addition. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edwards Dear Colo. Spgs.: You didn't ask for any advice, so 1 won’t offer any. Meanwhile. sure my readers who have had experience with control freaks were nodding their heads in agreement as they read your comments. (M6) teacher should make a concerted effort never The.B.ugkiHnB Insurance Agency inc Sign Up With The Team The Red Cross Bloodmobile was in town Monday. Jan. 6. The goal was to collect 60 pints. Traffic was slow much of the afternoon. Monday, Jan. 20. will be the day when government offices and others observe Martin Luther King’s birthday. There will be a full moon on Thursday, Jan. 23 next week. The first quarter came on Jan. 15. Lola Haller brought the Women's Fellowship a program on hymns with stories of how two familiar hymns came to be written and how they became well known. At the meeting last week, members were asked to name their favorite hymns. Members men­ tioned their memories of certain hymns. Several meetings were canceled last week Thursday after snow fell much of the day. There were likely at least six inches on the ground by evening. School was dismissed about an hour early. A group of junior high could hardly be sent out without them. Many schools in Ionia and Barry counties dismissed classes al noon or within the next hour. Despise the many inches of snow on the ground, the Ionia County Genealogy Society held its first meeting Saturday afternoon with 25 present. They came from Gowen. Green­ ville, Belding, Lowell, Ionia, Fenwick, Mulliken, Saranac, Clarksville and Lake Odessa. Their experience in tracing their family trees varied from novices to more than 40 years. Many are using their computers for storing records and for searching the Internet. The VFW Auxiliary members presented a Allegiance was recited and John Waite gave the invocation. Officers elected were Pam Swiler. president; Marilyn Steward of Ionia. potation recently held a meeting in which a dechaoa was made that will reshape the shipp- which owns two major railroads, will merge in the northeast. Cottrail was formed when the oo five lines: Burlington Northern y become two if CSX remains successful in ac­ quiring Comil. Norfolk Southern is CSX’s former Lakewood teacher Sarah “Sally Ann” Koutz has moved lo Baptist Village Retire­ ment Center at 11315 W. Peoria Avenue Apt. A-l m Youngstown Ariz. 85363. Former resident Ruth Richards, wife of Pastor Charles Richards, was guest of honor al a 60th birthday party al the Coldwater United Methodist Church Sunday. She and husband Chuck served Central UM Church 1986-89. She was director of activities bi Thomappic Manor. Ionia County Health Department will hold Fellowship Hall. The hours arc 9 to 11:30 lUdard Heaven of Clarkaville and Lou Cur­ ia to form a directory of resource, already on mH expert, will soernpr » identify ihoec cunam items one hat found. The Kaff has ex­ pertise in mammalofy. orinihology, herpetology, paleontology and natural cn • NOTICE • 5 HOME LIFE • AUTO FARM BUSINESS HEALTH 5 co The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 14. 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. It’s Our Business To Build New Business *: Arcrv W«gon' £ t* hr* a hec W SusflKJ We rs: ne» •evOf’ts Nearby Sunfield ha, a functioning Camp of Son, at Union Veteran,, a, well a. Daughter, of Union Veteran,. The Sons have recently held their annual election and installation Moat member, are from Ingham. Eaton and Barry counties, with lottia members welcome. One of die council members is Laverne Aven, who was a winter speaker at the local hmoncal society. He is a ckne relative of the Ave, utters of Sebewa Towmhip. Sigm of the times: With winter weather ful­ ly manifest last week with inches of snow fall­ ing heavily, grocery stores were swamped those sundry basic food items. One Fourth Avenue resident was seen oo a ladder shovel­ ing snow from his garage roof. Pickup tracks with blades mounted on front had lots of customers. Snowblowers were hot items at the dealerships. Fortunately, there was little tefwe to ttah rd r invaiuade and affonuoie •»» tar <ou to Adair Decay DalGaanak fiarylucWaad CO auch a grvY'f wain nd oenonautd ■er x tc*a-3 *9u ne Delton Office Han. Thru Frt.tiM - S'W Hastings Office 623-5115 Fax 623-8735 11325 S Wall Lake Rd M-43 PO Box 100 Delton Ml PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE SERVICE FOR YOU Toll Free 1-800-223-3590 948-3720 Fax 948-3744 S11 W State Street PO Box 245 Hastings Ml Char Bain, 945-2729 stead of piled into ten foot drifts. Dead bat­ teries were common. The Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) meeting for Ionia County was canceled for Jan. 16 due to low registration numbers. The Lake Odessa Livestock Auction has made advance announcement of the semi­ annual draft horse sale. The two big days coming are Feb. 21 and 22. This sale brings hundreds of bidders and buyers for not only �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 16, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time Ladies Foreign Missionary Society By Joyce E Weinbrecht In 1877, the Indies of lhe Methodist Episcopal Church of Woodland organised a Foreign Missionary Society. While the purpose of the society was to study about missionary work in foreign lands, there were other reasons why women Joined together in various organizations. There was a need for bonding with each other. Men had fraternal organizations and dubs in which women held no role. There is a need for bonding and support from people similar lo ourselves, and the literary clubs, mis­ sionary societies and other organizations filled this need. There also was good accomplished by these groups, with money and labors fin­ ding their way into places where help was ___ ■-j neeoeu. Membership in women’s literary and study dubs also laid the groundwork for organiza­ tion of social reform groups and aided in the spread of women’s suffrage strengths. They were a training ground for public speaking, public recognition and for the development of sasierhood. The minutes of lhe Ladies Foreign Mis­ sionary Society reflect lhe business they did at their meetings, but do not show some of the other benefits and intrigues of the society. Here the women came together and exchang­ ed ideas on child rearing, exchanged recipes, crochet and knitting patterns, told the news of weddings, births and deaths and the gossip of the day. The minutes of the meeting tell when and where the meetings were held each month, but there is no him of the frenzied preparation that preceded hosting of the society. The home must be cleaned from top to bottom. Housekeeping, furnishing and family customs and habits came under close scrutiny. This intense cleaning included scrubbing the seat and floor of the outhouse, sweeping the path to it, shoveling the path to it in the winter time and making sure that there was enough suitable paper (not for reading) available out there. Toilet tissue, invented in 18S7, didn’t become a standard commodity for homes until after the 1880s and probably not that early in Woodland. Indoor plumbing was not common in Woodland in those days either. Lighting was done with kerosene lamps, though there were several homes in Woodland that had gas lighting. Waler for drinking was often pumped from wells by windmills or hand pumps. Not every home in Woodland even had its own well. Waler for bathing, cleaning and doing dishes often came from cisterns, •here water collected from rainfall on the roof was pumped with hand pumps, often in the kitchen or summer kitchen. Healing the water for bathing or bundry was usually done on a wood or coal stove. In the summer some homes were fortunate enough to have summer kitchens where cook­ ing. canning and heating of water could be done without heating up the entire bouse. Homes were healed with coal or wood stoves, often with only one to warm the entire house except the kitchen. Wood and coal stoves meant ashes. which had to be cleaned out of the stoves and removed from (he house Some of the ladies had hired help or a female relative “living in” to help with the Men found their own homes off limits for a time before and during the time of the meeting. And if he smoked, he better find a different spot than in the house to do so. To get to the meetings, the ladies either walked if close enough, came in a horse drawn buggy or sleigh, not a horse. This meant that the hone had to be tied out during dK meeting, sometimes at the livery bam or at least to a hitching post or rail. Many of the members of the society lived on the farms out­ side of the village, so getting there was not always so easy. They traveled quite some distance to district meetings.‘Some of these places could be reached by train, but Woodland didn't get a train until 1889. Costumes of the times were long, floor length gowns and a hat was a must for such a meeting. Most of the women had little money of their own. They were often dependent on the fami­ ly men for lhe means to belong to a society or dub, or had to manage to budget it out of household money. And they were often reflections from their fathers and husbands, as can be noted from the research regarding them done for this article. To continue the final minutes found in this particular minute book which began with the orgamzahon of the society m 1877 and ended with October 6. 1886. The society continued Woodland High School. oo and a out growth of it continues today. 1996-1997 Nov. 5. 1884. Mrs. Ambrose Cooper enter­ tained lhe society with eight members present. 25 cents in dues and 10 cents for the mite box were collected. Electra Cooper was appointed to collect the district dues The delegates from the district meeting reported. Mrs. C.A. Hough presented a reading titled “Women’s Foreign Missionary Society.’’ “Better Homes lhe Safe Guard of Our Nation" was read by Ellen Carpenter. “I Gave My Life For Thee” was read by Lottie Banner. It was proposed that the members get their girls to Join the society ’o become educated and interested in missionary work. A motion was made to allow all girls under 18 years old to Join for 25 cents a year. Ambrose Cooper was the son of Israel Cooper, who came to Woodland. Section 21 in 1852. Ambrose was one of a large family, many of which were members of the W.F.M.S.: Ellen Carpenter. Eva Holly, and Cora Rowlader. (Sons of Ambrose were: Douglas B. and Ashbel T.) Ambrose Cooper had a furniture and under­ taking business in Woodland al one lime and then became a carpenter and helped build several houses in the Woodland area. Ambrose marned Ada Densmore, the daughter of Calvin and Maria Gould Densmore. On Dec. 3, 1884, the society met with Mrs. C.A. McArthur. A responsive reading titled “Plans for Raising Missionary Money." Mrs. C.A. McArthur Joined the society that day. There was Sl .25 collected in dues and 12 cents for the mite box. Hellen Cooper read “Our First Decade.” There were nine members present. Elizabeth Ellen Sessions married Charles Alexander McArthur in 1863. Charles was the son of John and Deliah Palmerton McAr­ thur, both pioneers in the Woodland area. John McArthur owned the land where Woodland Centre developed, selling the first lot in what would late; become the village, to a blacksmith in 1849. The year of 1885 began with the society meeting at the home of Mrs. H. Baughman. There was a responsive reading. “The Heathen Woman’s Friend." Dues in the amount of Sl .50 and 19 cents for the mite box were collected. There was a motion to have a public meeting in two weeks, on Jan. 25. A committee to make the arrangements was ap­ pointed. There were 15 members and two visitors present. The Feb. 4. 1885. meeting was with Mrs. Frank Hilbert. The responsive reading entitl­ ed “Biblical Reasons for Missionary Effort.” Dues of $2.50 and mite money of 50 cents were collected. A motion to pay one dollar for district dues was tabled until the next meeting. There were 13 members and two visitors at the meeting. Louisa Baitinger Hilbert, lhe daughter of Melchoir and Mary Baitinger, was a charter member of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society and was a continuing member for 56 years. Mrs. Hilbert was also a charter member of the Woodland Women’s Study Club. She married Franklin F. Hilbert in 1878. Franklin F. Hilbert was the son of an early storekeeper in Woodland, Lawrence Hilbert and took over the business and established a bank in Woodland. He was very aggressive in the affairs of the village, serving as the first village president, elected on March 4. 1892 Looking west on Broadway, Woodland. The Rev. William Judd, minister at the Woodland M.E. Church, 1882­ 1884. Mrs. B.S. Holly entertained the society oo March 4, 1885. There were |4< mcntbcKs,aqd five visitors present. $2.10 in dues and mite money of $1.50 were collected. Mrs. Garver presented a reading Those Methodist Hens.” “The Deacon's Week” was read by Hellen Cooper. There was a motion to observe the day of thanks, take an offering and have a picnic supper. Lana (Magdalena) Baitinger Holly married B.S. Holly on Sept. 24. 1879. The couple was very popular in the village of Woodland. Both were musical and their home was the gather­ ing place for the young people on many an evening. Mrs. (Doctor) Carpenter entertained the society on April I, 1885. Delegates for the district meeting to be held at Stanton were ap­ pointed, Eva Holly. Mrs. Wrightman and Mrs. Lance Holly were elected to go. "A Grain of Mustard Seed” was read by Mrs. Garner. There were 13 members present. On May 6. 1885. Eva Holly entertained the society. There were 13 members present. 75 cents in dues and 36 cents in mite money were collected. Il was proposed that the society hold a concert with the proceeds to be used in whatever way the society decided. June 3, 1885, the society met with Mrs. Stowell. There were 12 members and two visitors present. The collection of dues netted 75 cents and for the mite box 30 cents was col­ lected. A committee was appointed to make arrangements for the public meeting. "The Auntie Parsons Story ” was then read by Eva Holly. "Does It Pay?” was read by Mrs. Wrightman. July I. 1885, the meeting was held at the residence of Mrs. Colestock. The topic of a responsive reading was China. 50 cents was collected in dues and 18 cents was collected for lhe mite box. “Time in India” was read by Sister Wrightman. “Marys and Marthas” was read by Mrs. Carpenter. There were 11 members present. The next meeting was «et for Aug. 5. 1885. al the home of Mrs. Garver. However this meeting didn’t occur. No reason is given, and the minutes were not removed from lhe secretary's book which would seem to in­ dicate that it was canceled for some reason. On Sept. 2. 1885. lhe society did meet al the parsonage. $2.35 in dues was collected. 31 cents was collected for the mile box There were 15 members present and four visitors. Delegates for lhe district meeting to be held at Lowell were appointed. Mrs. Lance Holl­ and Mrs. Mattie Parmington were chosen. There was election of officers for the upcom­ ing year. The same ones were re-elected with the exception that Mrs. Stinchcomb was ap­ pointed vice president along with Mrs. Carpenter. The new year began on Oct. 7. 1885. with the officers in place. It was held at the home of Eva Holly. The topic of the responsive reading was Korea. There was SI.60 col­ lected in dues and 32 cents for the mite box. There were 11 members present There was no other business conducted this day as they were involved in the making of the carpet for the church. On Nov. 4. 1885. the ladies met with Mrs. Baughman. The topic of the responsive reading was Japan. Mrs Swift joined lhe society on this day. $2.10 in dues and 37 cents in mite money were collected. Mrs. Carpenter read a piece about "Dress Reformation." "Turning Over a New Leaf’ was read by Eva Holly. Delegates from the district meeting al Lowell gave their reports. There were 12 members and three visitors there. On Dec. 2, 1885, they met with Mrs. C.A. Hough. A reading "Woman’s Work in China" was read. Dues collected was $2.45 and mite box money was 17 cents. Mrs. Carpenter was appointed to act as treasurer for social funds. She received of Mrs. Baughman 52.74 for this fund. "The Flowery Kingdom” was read by Mrs. H. Cooper. There were 12 members and five visitors pre­ sent at this meeting. Jan. 6. 1886, found 11 members meeting at the home of Mrs. Jesse Jordan. There were no minutes from the previous meeting, as the secretary was absent. Dues collected was 35 cents. "Evils of Skating Rinks” was read by Mrs. Jordan. "Evils of Dancing" was read by Electa Cooper. Mrs. William Lee entertained the society on Feb. 3. 1886. Dues collected was $1 and mile money was 22 cents. It was made a motion that lhe thank offering meeting be held in the church as a public meeting. Mrs. Swift and Mrs. St. Johns were appointed to write essays for this meeting. There were eight members and two visitors at the meeting. The society met at the parsonage on March 3, 1886. There was $1 collected in dues and 17 cents for the mite box. Mrs. Benson was appointed as the music committee for the public meeting. There were 11 members and three visitors there. They met with Mrs. B.S. Holly on April 7. 1886. Miss Parks and Dora Stowell Joined on this day. Sister Colestock resigned as secretary and her letter of resignation was read and accepted. Lena Holly was appointed as secretary to fill out the term. Miss Parks gave a reading. "The Model Member." Mrs. Carpenter then read "Ex­ tracts From the Work in South America.” by J.M. Reid. There was a letter from Mrs. J.W. Holmes which was read by Mrs. Coville. A poem, “For Love’s Sake.” was read by Angie. Money collected at the thank offering supper was $2.55. May 5, 1886. the society met with Mary Stinchcomb. There were six visitors and 11 members present. The program for the next district meeting was read and delegates were appointed. Mrs. Stinchcomb and Mrs. Swift were appointed to attend. Mrs. Holly read a letter from the missionary, which the society supported, Mrs. Robinson. There was a reading by Mrs. Wilcox rid one by Mary Lee and another by Mrs. Valentine. Mrs. Stowell read the final piece. It was made a rule to read the minutes at the close of each meeting and have them approved at that time. $2.55 in dues and 51 cents for the mile box were collected. Mary Stinchcomb and her husband Joseph W. Stinchcomb were faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was on lhe board of trustees and she was a charter member of the Ladies Foreign Missionary Society. He also served on the school board during the planning and building of the new schoolhouse in Woodland Centre, which was completed in 1885. L*.no8 r‘ut- June 2. 1886, the society met with Emma Valentine Mrs. Christian joined the society on this day. Mrs. Stinchcomb read “Streets In Peking." Sister Valentine read about Nank­ ing. Mrs. H.O. Carpenter read a part of a let­ ter from Eva Holly, speaking of the temperance work and missionary work in Tellahoma. A motion was made lo appoint a committee of two to collect good literature and clothing old and new, to fill a box to send to Tellahoma. Flora Stinchcomb and Libbie Wilcox were appointed. Dues collected was 50 cents. There were seven members present. Emmahne Krall Valentine, wife of John R. Valentine, was a charter member of the Ladies Foreign Missionary Society They were married in 1881. Both had lived in the Woodland area most of their lives. Mr. Valentine did not Join the M.E. Church until late in his life. They were lhe parents of Lloyd Valentine, who served the community by working on the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad. The society met at the church on July 14. 1886. There was a reading about Mexico. Dues collected was $1. A reading "Society Purity" was given by Mrs. Carpenter. Mrs. Jordan read "Responsibility." Mrs. Wilcox followed with a piece entitled "She Lovcth Much." There were 10 members and one visitor present. Mite money collected was 25 cents. The society met at the parsonage on Sept. 6. There is no record of the Aug. 4 meeting. No page is missing from the minute book and no explanation as to why the meeting wasn’t recorded or whether it was even held. Dues collected was 75 cents. Mrs. Carpenter read “So Many Calls.” They collected 17 cents in mile money. They met at the residence of Mrs. Jesse Jor­ dan on Oct. 6. 1886. Dues of $1 was collected and mite money of 61 cents taken in. Election of officers for the upcoming years was held. Officers were to be elected by balk*. Mrs. Jordan was elected as president. Mrs. Chris­ tian was elected recording secretary with Mrs. Garlick vice president. Mrs. B.S. Holly became corresponding secretary and Mrs. Carpenter was chosen to be treasurer. Mrs. Garlick was elected as delegate io the district meeting, which was to be held m Hubberson Nov. 3, 4 and 5, 1886. Mrs. Cooper was ap­ pointed to write up and scad an account lo the district concerning the death of Mrs. Cooper. This ended the minutes of this particular secretary minute book. The society lived on. evolved and grew. Sources: Minute book from the Ladies Foreign Missionary Society, Woodland M.E. Church, Woodland, Michigan from July 25, 1877. through Oct. 6, 1886; Woodland Obituaries, Marriages and Anniversaries. 1916-1941, assembled by Vera Niethamer Geiger; History of Woodland Michigan 1837-1937. B.S. Holly; The Scrapbook of Woodland Events, The Niethamer Family; A History of Woodland Michigan, by A.W. Dillenbeck. 1911: The History of Woodland Township. 1837-1987, edited and compiled by Catherine Mary Arnott. Michigan Annual Conference Memoirs, given by Elaine Garlock. » «m •■• "'•rtc noct- LEGAL NOTICES ■i*p«i rindifitdi Meeting coI lad to order by Supervisor at 7:00 p.m. All members. one resident and two guests present. Clerk's and treasurers reports approved os presented. Presentation on YMCA budget and services. liability insurance coverage explained by Bur­ nham and Flower representative. Board of Review members appointed. Bills approved for payment as presented. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Emily Harrison Clerk (1-16) SYMOPMB * OBUUWMYBUJTOWWP Board members present: Gates. Cook. Harper 8 Lewis. Board member absent: O'Brien. Also present: Cnty. Comm.. Firo Chief 1 6 citizens and guests. Firo Dept. Report received. County Comm, report. Approved use of hall for food distribution. Cemetery discussion. Budget amendments approved. Yankee Springs fund raiser discussion. Bills road and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: John Gates. Supervisor (1-16) STATI OF RMCMMAN PWOBATI COURT Filo No. 97-22037-SE ESTATE OF ROBERT E TITUS. Deceased. Social Security No 377 30-8549 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in tho estate may bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February IB. 1997 of 9 00 a.m.. in tho Probate Courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo hold on the petition of Marjorie J. Church requesting that she be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of ROBERT E. TITUS, who lived at 6220 M-66. Nashville. Ml 49073. ond who died on 12/11/96: re­ questing that the heirs at low ol the decedent be determined: and requesting also that tho Will of the deceased dated 10 3 '89. and codicils dated none, be admitted to Probate. Creditors of tho deceased ore notified that oil claims against tho estole will be forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both tho probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the dote of publication ol this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dote: 1/9/97 David A. Dimmers (PI 7793) DIMMERS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Marjorie J. Church 6220 M-66 Nashville. Ml 49073 (1-16) This firm Is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information wo obtain will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Allen W. HAAS and Adair J. HAAS, hueband and wife (original mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated September 23. 1994 and recorded on September 27. 1994 in Liber 615. on page 592. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Norwest Mortgage. Inc.. o California Corporation formerly known as Norwest Inc., o Minnesota Corporation, by merger ond name change as assignee, by an assignment dated Moy I. 1996. which was recorded on July 16. 1996. in Libor 666. on Pogo 756. Barry County Records, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to bo duo at the dote hereof tho sum of Seventy Ono Thousand Nino Hundred Forty and 4B/I00 dollars (171.940.48). including In­ terest at 8.500% per annum. Under tho power of soie contained In said mortgage and the statute in ouch cose mode and provided, notice is hereby given that said mor •gage will bo foreclosed by a sole ci tho mortgag­ ed promises, or some port of them, at public ven­ due. at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Mkhigon at 1:00 PM o'clock on February 27. 1997. Sold premisos ore situated in Township of HOPE. Bony County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 3 of Ackers Plat, according to tho recorded plot thereof, os recorded in Libor 4 of Plats on pogo 7. Tho premises lying between the roar or southeasterly line of Lof No. 3 of Ackers Plat, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, in Libor 4 of Plats, page 7 in tho office of tho Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, and the northwesterly side of tho 25 foot access road running in a southerly and southeasterly direction from bet­ ween Lots No. 1 and 2 of said plot, for tho nor­ thwesterly ond southeasterly limits of said promises, ond lying between the two side lot linos of said Lof No. 3 if extended to the northwesterly side of said access road, for the northeasterly and southwesterly limits. This easement is given lor tho purpose of enabl­ ing grantees, the survivor of them, his or her heirs and assigns, to build, at their expense, a septic tank and dry well as necessary upon tho above described premisos, and extending necessary linos and/or pumps thereon to transport sewoge from their cottage on sold lot No. 3 to such septic .1 ana . -J ur J y.. wwiii. nxx The redemption period shaft bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 19480 600.3241a. in which cose tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date of such sole. Dated: January 16. 1997 Norwest Mortage. Inc., a California Corporation formerly known as Norwest Mortgage Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, by merger and name change FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (810) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Norwest Mortgage, Inc., a California Corporation formerly known as Norwest Mortgage Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, by merger and name change. XI50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File *96127774 (2-6) j �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 16, 1997 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Nicknames just part of fun of covering prep sports Tonight lhe Saxons face the Wildcats in volleyball and wrestling, just common O-K White matchups between two schools with pretty common nicknames In fact there are 21 high school’s in this State with the nickname of Wildcats, but don't panic there is just one Saxons. So in my attempt to kill time till (he Super Bowl. 1 give you a list of iny favorite high school nicknames. A.D. Johnston High School (Bessemer): The Speedboys/Speedgirls. This veryspeedy group wean navy blue and gold and competes out of the Porcupine Mountain Conference. Plymouth Salem: Rocks. In comparison, this team tends to roll its opponents to sleep. Dearborn Fordson: Tractors. Memories arc vivid about this team, they certainly can mow you down on the football fields. Detroit Pershing: Doughboys. Didn't Jay Lcnno attend this school while growing up and shouldn't it be doughboys or doughgirls to be more into the 90s thing. Fremont: Packers. I wonder who this school is pulling for in the Super Bowl. Goodrich: Martians. Wouldn't be surprised to go to a game in Goodrich and see Leonard Nimoy on the sidelines. Grouse Pointe North. North Muskegon and Suttons Bay: Norsemen. Have no reason to favor this one besides the fact that all Vikings should stick together. Harper Woods: Saddlelites. Again Nimoy just might filling some of the space when you gel there. Ida: Bluestreaks. This is probably what you see after chasing the Ida football around the field for four quarters. Kingsford: Flivvers. I know this from covering their Class B championship at the Pontiac Silverdomc this fall, a flivver is a car and Kingsford was where it was buili Mount Clemens: Battling Bathers. Not real sure how to confront this team, with solid strategy or wish a bath towel. Onekama: Portagcrs. Shouldn't this school be in Portage somewhere and what really do they carry in the first place. Sebewaing: Patriots. You think that Sebewaing is pulling for a certain team in Super Bowl XXXI Temperancc-Bedford: Mules. Migh’ not want to stand behind this team in any fierce competition. Vassar: Vulcans. What is it with me today, for some reason I'm seeing Leonard Nimoy again. Waterford: Corsairs. For you readers who might not have easy access to a dictionary, it's a pirate. Watersmeet: Nimrods. No comment on this one. • 1st Team Academic: Justin Waters, a member of Hastings* football team this past fall, has been chosen as one of 38 prep players on lhe 1996 Academic All-Stale first team. All of the 38 members on lhe squad have grade point averages of 4.0-3.966 and aiso mastered the ACT test. This year's group scored highest in GPA, in class rank and on their ACT scores than any other group since the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association began giving out this award 11 years ago. Nice job. Tuesday's game between Hastings and Middleville drew a large crowd of fans from both schools. Here, some of the Saxon faithful attempt to jinx a Trojan free throw attempt. Trojans out-score Saxons in double overtime thriller For a non-confcrcncc game. Tuesday night's basketball contest pitting Hastings ".gainst Barry County foe Middleville had all of the ingredients of a playoff affair. Both teams entered the showdown al 5-2, but only one squad would (cave (he Hastings High gymnasium with the right to be called the area's best. . (at least for the opening eight games of the season). After 32 minutes that title was still up for grabs. Following an additional 3 minutes of overtime play, that distinction still had yet to be determined. The visiting Trojans, however, stepped to the forefront in the second overtime, scorinp the first four points of the extra frame (69­ 65) and prevailed 72-68 in double overtime. "It was a great game." Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhucler said. "You play lough competition without a lot on the line. I was pleased with how the guys played, it was a lot of fun." Kevin Doyle put (he Trojans ahead 67-65 with 2:32 lo play in the second overtime by calming sinking two free throw attempts. Middleville's lead was increased to four points (69-65) when Nate Pranger scored a hoop from underneath the basket with 36 seconds to play. Hastings came back to narrow the deficit to two points (70-68) with 16 seconds Justin. • Wings Comer: On Jan. 3, Michigan Wing Jim Storm became the first Wings player lo score four goals in a game in more than 10 years. The last was Bobby Curtis who turned the trick on Nov. 16, 1986 in a 9-6 victory at Milwaukee. Storm is the 14th Wing to accomplish the feat in franchise "The turnovers kind of turned the tide," Holzhuder added. Hastings actually opened the game with the upper hand, leading 17-15 after one quarter and 37-33 at lhe half. Four Saxons tallied 7 points or more in the first two quarters with center Darnell Day and guard Jeff Storrs each leading the way with 8 points. For Middleville, forward Jeremy Shriver spearheaded lhe offensive show, nailing four 3-pointers in the first two quarters and finishing the first half with 16 points. Shriver ended lhe contest with a game-high 28 points, including six triples. "Shriver had a nice run and an exceptional night." Holzhucter said. "(David) Liu and Shriver didn't even rest (during the game)," Holzhueter said. • "If you leave him open for a second he’ll hit it," Schils said of Shriver's deadly aim. All indications early in the third quarter were that the Saxons might open things up a bit and distance themselves from history. Talk to you soon. Volleyball Saxons win over Lady Trojans in two games In their tune-up before heading into conference play, lhe varsity volleyball Saxons won over lhe Middleville Trojans on Jan. 7 at Hastings High School. Hastings won the Barry County matchup 15-10. 15­ II With the victory. Hastings improved its overall mark for lhe season to 5-8-2. Middleville's record fell to 2-2-1. The Saxons next action is tonight at home versus Northview, while lhe Lady Trojans entertain Calvin Christian tonight. Amy Robbe led Hastings with 8 kills against Middleville. Danielle .Wildcrn collected 5 blocks and Anne Burghdoff passed for 11 assists. Tracy Schondclmayer led Middleville with remaining on a field goal by Kyle Pohja. but Middleville iced the contest with two more free throws from Pranger in the waning seconds. The talent on both teams was evident during this county classic, but so was Hastings' youth, especially down lhe stretch. In the fourth quarter, the Saxons committed eight miscues alone and finished the contest with 27 total turnovers. "Even when we had some success, we were making a lot of mental mistakes; Passing, turning and throwing the basketball," Hastings Coach Don Schils said. "We have to grow up as a team. Part of my job is to get lhe maturity to come out. This game will open our eyes." 18 kills, while Jennie Doyle made 9 kills. In the passing department, Katie Weaver made 32 assets for the Lady Trojans. The Saxons will face Northview tonight with varsity action scheduled for 7:30 p.m. , Middleville and Calvin are expected to start around 7 p.m. JV score Hastings* junior vars'ty volleyball team, now 11-4. won over Middleville 15-13 and 18-16 on Jan. 7. Holzhueter's Trojans. Ed VanDerMolen opened the second half with a 3-poinler (40-33) and drained another triple (45-37) to give Hastings what appeared to be a commanding advantage at the 4:15 of the third quarter. Hastings remained in control at 50-45 going into the fourth quarter, but thanks to Shriver, the Trojans were just heating up. Shriver hit for two more 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, lhe second putting the Trojans within three points (56-53) with 4:20 to play. One of the most memorable plays of the fourth quarter came at the 4:35 mark when Jay Bollhouse found Day underneath the basket and made a nice dish lo him for an easy two points (56-50). Shooting was not a problem for cither team in Tuesday's Barry County showdown. Rebounding and holding onto lhe rock, for See VOLLEYBALL, P«e 11 lhe Saxons, were. Sm THRILLER, Page H Jett Storrs (22) was one player who helped keep Hastings ahead in the first half. Storrs nails 2 of his 8 first half points on this shot. Freshman eagers drop contests to Middleville,E.G.R. Dan Deming tallied 9 points, on 9of-9 field goal shooting Tuesday night, as the freshman basketball team fell to Middleville 53-39. John Eggers and Mall Lawrence both added 6 points for lhe Saxons, while Nick Hutchcn scored 11 and Zac Truer 10 for the Middleville squad. East Grand Rapids beat the frosh eagers 56-34 on Jan. 10. Deming and Eggers both pumped in 8 points in that contest for Hastings. Hastings dropped a 61-35 battle to Grand Rapids North* ’^w on Jan. 7. Eggers led the Hastings' team with 19 points. 10 of those coming in the second half. In a game with Lowell on Jan. 3. the frosh fell to the Red Arrows 59-32. Eggers tallied 11 points in that game. The freshman team will play at Zeeland on Friday. Anne Burghdoff sets a ball high into the air for Hastings’ volleyball team last week in its battle with Middleville. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Ouch!!! The Japanese Junior National Team, a squad of 17- and 18-year-old champions, made an appearance at Lakewood High School on Monday and matched wrestling moves with their Lakewood Viking counterparts. Here, one Japanese wrestler locks up his Lakewood buddy during one of the exhibition matches. Lakewood will be back on the mats today in a Capital Circuit match with Jackson Lumen Christi. (Photo by Kathryn Seelye) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 16, 1997 — Page 11 THRILLER, continued from Page 10 "Every time we get lhe ball inside we're effective." Schils said. "We're shooting in the 50s (near 50 percent), but turnovers we're averaging in lhe 20s. Also boxing out. they (Middleville) got some critical offensive rebounds" Bohhousc kept it close at three points (58­ 55) with an inside basket at the 2:40 mark but Middleville was able to sink a couple of last minute free throws to help bring the margin down to two points (59-57) in the final minute of regulation. Pranger then made the game-tying hoop with 9.1 seconds to play, sending the game to its first overtime period. VanDerMolen sank l-of-2 free throws with 42 seconds left in the first extra frame to give Hastings a slim two-point lead (65­ 63) before Luke Weatherhead stepped to the line for the Middleville team and hit both his charity tosses to lie things at 65-65 with 31 seconds remaining. Hastings had a shot at a final field goal attempt, but Pohja's jumper just missed the target as time expired. Day ended up leading the Saxons with 18 points. VanDerMolen hit for 14 points. Pohja added 13 and Bolthouse added 11 markers. Day also was the team leader in rebounds with 8 caroms, while VanDerMolen collected 4 assists. Day's presence gave Holzhuctcr a real From left, Katie Weaver, Jennie Doyle Jaime Robbins and an on-looking Middleville teammate anticipate a Hastings hit and prepare to send it back over the net. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) VOLLEYBALL, continued from Page 10--------- challenge. "1 was holding my breath anytime he got the ball," Holzhuctcr said. "You can't slop him with one on one " Besides Shriver's 28 points. Doyle and Wcalhcrhead also scored in double figures with 11 points apiece. Hastings will play al Zeeland Friday night, while Middleville will host Wyoming Rogers. With five games in the next 10 days, the Trojans realize that vacation time is officially over. "I told the guys that we've practiced long enough, now it's time to sec where we stand." Holzhueter said. Hastings 54 E. Grand Rapids 46 Sara A Herding had 5 kills. Laura Thomas 5 blocks and Laura Storm made 7 assists for the JV Saxons. Storm and Amber Reid also notched 6 points serving the hall with Reids total including 2 aces. The Saxons played a strong first game, according to Coach Tom Frcridgc, but encountered some sluggish passing during the second game. Hastings served al an 84 percent clip for the match, while lhe team attacked at 72 percent. No. I rolls along Lakewood. ranked No I in the first Class B volleyball poll of the season, continued its winning ways Saturday by taking first place at the IS-u-.’m Ferris Stale University Tournament in Big Rapids The Lady Vikings defeated Muskegon Oakridge 11-0. 11-0. Morley Stanwood II­ 4. 11-4. Anchor Bay 11-0. 11-4 and Benzie Central 11-7. 11-0. Pool play matches were scored to 11 points to help quicken up play on a day hindered by large accumulations of snow Lakewood drew a bye in the quarterfinals and faced Hackett Catholic Central in the semifinals. The wait did not hurt Coach Kellie Rowland's team, though, as lhe blue and white prevailed by a 15-3. 15-6 score. In the championship, the Lady Vikings met the Panthers of Comstock Park and triumphed for the trophy 15-3. 15-5. Jennifer Mitchell led the Lakewood spikers with 63 kills, Joni Daniels made 35 kills and Jami Schrock crushed 14 kills. Those three players, along with Lakewood setter Addi Radcliff, were all named to lhe alltounynent team. R^fcliff recorded 93 assists on tHMtliemoon. Mitchell also registered 17 blocks, Schrock scored 66 points serving including 9 aces and Melissa Ruder. Gretchen Reed and Schrock combined for 169 digs. Lakewood made up its Capital Circuit match with Mason on Tuesday night and will play al Jackson Lumen Christi tonight. Lumen Chnsti is ranked No. 8 in the Class B poll, while fellow Capita! Circuit member Charlotte is currently No. 5. The snow did nothing but heal up the overall play of the host Saxons on Jan. 10. Storrs scored 14 points and Day tallied 13 points, but the victory was a collective effort by lhe entire team. Coach Schils said that the 8-point triumph was not only the team's best defensive game Middleville's Nathan Pranger (34) puts some air into a jumper as Hastings' Jason Fuller (44) slides out to distract the shot. of the season, but one of the best performances by his entire team thus far in the 1996-97 prep campaign, JV Saxons win four on hardcourts, now 6-2 * " Four recent wins have made Hastings junior varsity basketball team 6-2 overall and 3-1 in the O-K Gold Conference. Four Saxons scored in double figures Tuesday night as the blue and gold defeated Middleville 65-56. Jim Storms and Luke Warner each scored 13 points. Adam Whitney tallied 12 points and Tony Bowen added 11 points. Hastings trailed 10-8 after the first quarter, but out-scored Middleville 22-11 in the second quarter to lead 30-21 al the break. Andrew Hillman led the Trojans with 16 points and Brian Jahnke pumped in 11 points. East Grand Rapids was the opponent last Friday and the JV Saxons cruised to a 50-27 victory in that game. Jim Storms scored 11 points. Luke Warner tallied 10 and Adam Whitney added 8 points for the JV Saxora. Andy Keller and Tony Bowen led the squad in rebounds with 5 boards apiece. The JV Saxons defeated Northview 70-58 on Jan. 7. four days after beating Lowell 57­ 38. Four players scored in double figures for Hastings in its game with Northview: Tony Bowen with 16 points. Adam Whitney 15 points. Jim Storms 15 points and Luke Warner 12 points Storms also led the team with 9 rebounds, while Whitney dished out 5 Regardless of how it looks here. Tuesday's battle was certainly not a friendly game of footsie. Saxon Jay Bolthouse (30) and Trojan Jeremy Shriver (14) tangle for a rebound here during the contest's first half. ■tt-ww assists. Against Lowell. Bowen scored 14 points and Tyson Walther added 8 points. Whitney and Storms were also the extra stal leaden in the Lowell contest. Whitney grabbed 7 rebounds and Storms pulled down 5 caroms. Eighth grade teams win over Wayland Hastings' eighth grade basketball teams won two games over Way land on Jan. 13 as the gold team scored a 31-27 victory and the blue squad prevailed 39-34. Pacing the Saxon gold team, now 2-2. were Adam Miller (8 points and 3 rebounds). Josh Devoignes (7 points) and Troy Baker (7 points). Luke Storms led the team with 5 The Saxons were able to find the open spaces on the court to sneak past the Lady Trojans. 15-10, 15-11. Here. Hastings' Jodi Songer, Anne Burghdoff and Danielle Wildem try to coax one over the extended arms of Middleville's Tracy Schondelmayer (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Wayland gets upper hand on 7th graders The seventh grade basketball teams played al Wayland on Monday night where the B team lost 26-19 and the A team fell 38-29. Ixadir.g scorers for the B team were Ryan Stamm (8 points) and Zac Fulmer (7 points). Jeff Jolley added 6 rebounds and 4 i steals David Wilson (8 points). Dave Ockerman (8 points) paced the A team s offense. Eric VanDerMolen grabbed ! I rebounds Both of lhe seventh grade teams are now 1-3 rebounds Leading the gold team, now 1-3. were Leland Jennings (9 points). Josh Boulter (9 points) and Jerry Ladere (7 points). The next games for the eighth grade teams is todaj al 4 p.m in Delton DINNER Friday, January 24, 1997 at the Hastings High School Cafeteria 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Serving- Baked Chicken (Adult 3-Pieces. Child 2-Pieces) MASHED POTATOES and GRAVY. Green Beans. Rolland Butter Cookies Mik or Coffee. *5.00 per person Children under 6 Free “Another Community Seruice Project" Tickets Available from Kiwanis Members or at the door �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 16. 1997 Legislature, Congress waiting for direction Staff Writer The Michigan Legislature and the U.S House arc waiting for direction from Gover­ nor John Engler and President Bill Clinton, said speakers al Monday s Legislative Cof­ fee. Slate Representative Terry Geiger told the audience the House met to swear in its members, but probably won't begin debating proposals until Engler's State of the Slate address. Jan. 28 Geiger said Engler has given few indications what the speech will contain, describing him as "playing it close to lhe vest." when he met earlier with the governor. Geiger said his role will change somewhat with the Republicans losing their House ma­ jority to the Democrats, "but my attitude last term would be very much the same as this time... 90 to 95 percent of the issues we discuss arc not partisan issues." He said committee assignment - have not y cl been determined, hut said lhe Democratic leadership has decided to increase the number of standing committees from 21 to 29. He added lhe Republicans had reduced the num­ ber of committees from 24. "We felt (reducing the number of commit­ tees! was more workable because many committees only deal with issues as they come up. By doing that, we made it easier fix representatives to become involved in the committee process.’’ said Geiger Because the Legislature is only in session three days per week, two to three committees may be scheduled al the same tune, along with adding staff and other resources, he said. Geiger said lhe Democratic leadership's justification for increasing the number of committees was lhal there were many issues that needed committee work. However, he said there are 21 Democratic representatives with at least ten years seniority who all wanted lo be a committee chair, "and to me that was the real issue. I believe that had more to do with it than anything else." He also told audience members a biparti­ san group is working on a gas lax increase, but it will be probably be early fall before lhe issue is dealt with by lhe Legislature Geiger said legislators was able to eliminate lhe 5 percent diesel luel discount lo truckers, saying they believed it should "increase their cost before we increase lhe a! the pump price to the general public." John Robinette from U.S. Rep. Vcrn Ehlers' office told the audience Congress will be "back into the swing of things in Febru­ ary and the spring" Robinette said the Congress is looking in the early spring to bring back discussion of an amendment to the Constitution requiring a balanced budget, adding President Clinton has agreed lo endorse the proposal. He said the Congress will also begin deal­ ing Huh the budget for fiscal year 1998. and almost all of the contentious budget issues of the past two years will be battlegrounds again " Robinette said Clinton will have lo bring up discussion of Medicare reform, be­ cause Republicans believe Clinton demo­ nized Republican efforts al reform. Robinette added that Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Archer met with Clinton "and was surprised at the president's willingness" to work for large scale lax re­ form. including possibly replacing the in­ come tax with a national sales lax. The Congress also will discuss prelimi­ nary work on clccti icily deregulation to open up markets to competitors, he said. Legislative aide Tom Chadwick Tilled in for Stale Sen. Joanne Emmons, who was supposed to be vacationing in Florida, but instead was home sick with lhe flu. Chadwick said Emmons will be chairing the Education Committee and the Finance Committee, and her staff is working to compile a pool of bill requests from Michi­ gan citizens, encouraging residents to send in Pennock Run/Walk part of Winterfest Jan. 25 Hastings Middle School's wrestling team remained undefeated with a 39-27 win over Battle Creek Lakeview last week. The Saxons are now 5-0. while the loss was Lakeview's first of the season. Winning by fall for the Saxons were Craig Bolthousc. Greg Secber. T.J. Millison. David Wright. Amanda Lee and Jason Qoggins. Scan Tefft won his match by a decision. Winning exhibition matches were Robert Miarka. Sam Carey. David Dunkleburger, Dan Worth. Jon Fox. Jeremy Ponds. Richard Gibson. R.J. Williams and Tim Cole. Worried about the few extra pounds, or additional inches of flab, that you have acquired during the cold winter months? Well, here’s an opportunity that will not only make you feel a bit better, but should also bring a smile to your face as you do so. The sixth annual Pennock Run/Walk. held in conjunction with the 1997 Gun Lake Winterfcst. is set for Saturday. Jan. 25 al IQ Five boys from the Hastings area, ages 10 to 14. were named local champions of the Knights of Columbus Free Throw contest and have earned the right to compete at the district level Father John V. Dillon. Council No 3447 in Hastings, sponsored lhe local competition at the west gymnasium. All youngsters 10 to 14 were eligible lo participate. Michael Ncwsted won the 10-ycar-old division. Drew Bowman the 11-year-old class. Adam Schantz was the winner of the 13-ycar-old division and Ben Newstcd was the 14-ycar-old winner. Each contestant was allowed 15 free throw attempts during the contest. All winners will move on to lhe district competition to be held on Feb. 8 at the Allegan High School No girls look part in the local championships. Bowling SCORES Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 4-0; Woodmansee Sawmill 4-0; Viking 4-0; Hastings Bowlers 2-2; Pin Seekers 2-2; Advanced Commercial Printing 2-2; Flexfab 2-2; Mostetler Graphics 0-4; Lockshop 0-4; Bye 0-4. Mens High Games & Series R. Snyder I9t-515; M. Kuhlman 189-548; R. O’Keefe 222-495; S. Hyde 184; R. Reed 223. Womens High Games A Series T. Phenix 165; L. Crawford 153-399; C. O’Keefe 163; S. Landis 181-479; L. Thomas 152-428; L. Blakely 191; B. Wilkins 198-533. Rw. n Freeport Elevator, Carlton Center Ex­ cavating and Fairchild Oil tied with 5 points with Barry Automotive and Crystal Clear Waler tied with 4. High Games - R. Fay 220. 211-595; D Lambert 542; E. Olsen 562; J. Zink 540; B. Buehler 520; M. Cross Jr. 201. Registration for the 5K run or 5K walk will start at 8:30 a.m. at the Gun Lake Community Center in the Allegan County Park on 127th Ave. Il is the same site, with a different name, as last season's race. Nearly 200 individuals look part n last year's event and this year applications have already been received from Vicksburg. Mattawan. Jenison. Battle Creek. Grand Ledge. Marshall and Otsego, just to name a few. Any age groups, from children to grandparents, usually take part in the Run/Walk with the event's overall emphasis being on lhe fun. "It’s more for getting out. getting Gt and having some fun." Tammy Ncmclz. of Pennock's Health & Fitness Center, said. "Everybody pulls together and have been so Eye A Ent Specialists 42-26; Mace's Phar­ macy 41%-26%; Mill's Landing 41-27; F.H. Piroes 40%-27%; HAS Machine 40-28; Hair Care Center 36%-31%; Lifestyles 34%-33%; Misfits 33-35; Nashville Chiropractic 33-35; Valley Realty 32-36; Varney's Stables 27-41; Vacant 7-61. 201-552; Barnum 188-501; B. Hayes 206468; Girrbach 182-510; G. Olis 175-469; M. Brimmer 170-461; S. Drake 175-436; George 163-446; M. Dull 135-400; C. Trumbull 135-360. D. Brewer 170-391; B. Miner 154-418; D. Keller 135-338; B Wilson 160416; P. Snyder 142-389; R. Kuempel 143-392; L. Weyerman 149-353; T Case 136-362. L. Elliston 189; B. Vrogindewey 155; E. Moore 148; B. Johnson 169; F. Schneider 156; C. Watson 167; R. Murphy 164. P. Fredrickson 419. supportive." This year’s Run/Walk is at the same location as the 1996 event and will be staged on a flat road that should help to make lhe winter exercise a safe one. Competitors will begin their journey in front of Dynamic Real Estate building and will end their quest al the Gun Lake Community Center. Beverages, fruit and food items will be available for those in need, according to Nemetz. Also, a $50 gift certificate from Gazelles Sports will be awarded lo one Bowtercttes Bennett Industries 44-28; Kent Oil 40-32; Carlton Center Excavating 35-37; Hecker In­ surance 3438; Dorothy's Hairstyling 34-38; D.J Electric 27-45. Good Gaines A Series: G. Potter 181-462; P. Britten 137; J. McMillen 189-454; M. An­ drus 145-372; J. Hamilton 181; B. Maker 196-502; M. Garber 176-453; R. Murphy 195-532 G. Otis 182-517; M Dull 149. Other wintertime events being held at the Allegan County Park include lhe Men’s Hairy Chest contest, the Polar Bear Dip. the Broomball Tournament, the S *im Suit Fashion Show and the Karaoke Ccmesf Barry Intermediate School District Administrative Assistant Position An excellent opportunity for the right candidate. Twelve month contract. Demonstrated Skills: • Extensive computer skills • Bookkeeping and computerized accounting skills • Resourcefulness, integrity, discretion • People skills, good lodgement, common sense • Excellent organizational and secretarial skills Responsible for: • Monthly accounting of income and expenditures, preparation of reports and proposals. • Assist in budget preparation and implementation • Compensation and benefits administration • Recordkeeping • Accounts receivable billing • Coordination o< financial audit NEWS. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES week in THE Hastings BANNER Superintendent Barry Intermediate School District 535 W. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Ml 49058 Fax >616-945-2575 Moose Mixed Four R's 49 Vs; Three Ponies 49; Ten Pins 44; Nine A Wiggle 43%: Heads Out 43’4; Get Lucky 42%; Sears Service 41; Big O’s SUBSCRIBE TODAY COl I...948-8051 50 50 50 • 50 50 50 Please join us to celebrate the 50 5Oth Anniversary of 50 50 Excellent Benefits Send or FAX resume by January 24,1997 to: Thursday A.M. Question Marks 48-20; LeHarves 42%-25%; Leftovers 36%-3l%; Bosley's 36%-31%; New Team 33-35; Hastings Bowl 30-38; Lucky Shots 29%-38%; Early Birds 29-31; Hummers 27-41; Varneys 26%-4l%. Good Games A Series: B. Norris 177-463; I. Ruthruff 154433; D Olmsted 185-425; O. Gilions 182-424; S. Lambert 142-423; S. Carny 126-356; I. Andrews 165-341; P Fisher 189; G. Glasgow 181; M. Atkinson 179; C. Stuart 178; J. McKeough 169; L. Jackson 158; B. Miner 152; B. Sexton 141; B. Bodo 138. NEWS 50 • 50 • 50 Gaylen and Jennett Bristol 39%; Working On It 37; Odd Balls . 37; Special Ki 38; Rocky 4 35; Late Corners 34Rantokn 32%; Gutter Gang 31; Gilions 30%; Rosco's 22; Four Stars 16. 224-543; E Keeler 237-597; J Barnum II 222-631; B. Heath 203-554; A. Taylor 235-563; R. Robbins 188-551; D. Whitney 198-543; L. Brwnmel 167; W. Gilions 156; B. Keeler 201; K. Bushee 197; M. Kasinsky 190; R. Hildenbrand 198; G. Seton 181. Womn’i High Games A Series: M. Keeler 166-475; B Roberts 144-401; K. Keeler 187-516; K. Becker 200-555; M. Whitney 222-498; K. Sutfin 179; O. Gilions 171; N. Taylor 154; S. McKee 230. L. Bar­ num 191; S. Hildenbrand 191; P. Seton 163. Monday Mixers The Green Chics 52-24; Girrbach's 43%-33%; Rowdie Giris 41-35; Dewey s Auto Body 41-35; Kelley's Keglers 39-37; Three Ponies Tack 39-37; Mr. Bruce’s 39-37; Mrhelob 38%-37%; Hartzlers Tours 3640. T M Lassies 33-43; Brian's Tire 28-48; Hastings Bowl 27-49. High Games A Series: B. Anders 182-465; Stacey V. 17^437; H. Service 214-489; V. Pierson 196-530; M. Snyder 180-517; Shirlee V. 213-530; R Shapiev 171-495; K. Keeler 190-503; M. Snowden 158; M. Hutchings 140; K. Sice 124; S. Nelson 123; M. Meehan 166; N. Pomeroy 142; P. Herrington 172; C. Beckwith 160; B. Howes 156; E. Johnson 171; S. Nevins 187; R. Davenport 162; R Pitts 153 SvBday Night Mixed Short N Sweet 49; Rednecks 48; DAN Mortgage 46; B.S.ers 45; SAS 41%; Runarounds 40%; Bowling Buddies 40%; Diehards 39; 2x4 37%; Thunder Alley 37; Tasmaniacs 36; Fearsome 4 35%; QB A Associates 34; Friends 33; Beginners Plus 31; Danger Zone 29; Get Along Gang 25; See Ya 12. Becker 216-546; S Sanborn 202-527; N. Lambert 192-508; E. Hammon tree 219-506; L. Barnum 193-496; L. Falconer 184-490; D. Krallman 188-485; V. Miller 187-477; C. Wilcox 160-444; S. Cross 168-424; M Snyder 194; B. Hayes 187; S Snider 159; M. Simpson 157; M. Bowman 156; N. Taylor 151; A. Hubbell 149; B James 144. Men's High Games A Series: D. Stonehouse 223-639; S. Sanborn 211-582; R. Snyder 204-577; J Dehat 226-574; K. Ham­ moniree 194-558; M. Cross 195-523; S. Krallman 220-519; D Wordell 222; K. Lambeth 218; B. Rentz 200; K. Bushee 194; R. Bowman 190; B. Hubbell 184; C. Martin 181; J. Jiles 176; K. Beyer 168 50 50 so 5O*5O«5O*5O*5O*5O*5O 50 Sunday Family Open Gyms Every Sunday, beginning Jan. 19 till March 9. the YMCA will have the Hastings High School gym open for open gyms. The gym opens at 2 p.m. and closes at 4 p.m. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and roller­ skating (bring your own equipment). The cost tor the activity is $2 per person with a family cap of $6. Those with youth in grades six or lower must be accompanied by a parent. Family Fun Nights On Friday. Jan. 17. from 6:45-8:45 p.m., the YMCA will be sponsoring a family fun night at the Hastings High School. Activities will include volleyball, basketball, old time movies, crafts, and rollerskating (bring your own skates). The cost for the evening is $2 per person, with a maximum of $6 per family. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. Chetriing Clinic 3rd-6th Grades On Monday and Wednesday, girls in grades 3-6lh will have the opportunity to participate in a two-weck cheerleading clinic. The pro­ gram begins on Jan. 27 and ends Feb. 5. Par­ ticipants will also cheer at a Hastings High School varsity basketball game on Feb. 7. The program is held at the Hastings High School cafeteria from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pre­ registration is required. The cost for the pro­ gram is $10. Sponsorships are available upon request. The program is limited to the first 50 who register. 4 Year Oids-2nd Graders On Thursdays, beginning Jan. 16. from 3:15-4:15 p.m.. the YMCA will be holding a cheerleading clinic for youngsters four years old to second grade. The program will be held at Northeastern's gym and will be instructed by Connie Williams and Tina Eaton. The cost for the six-week program is $2 and includes a t-shirt. Participants will cheer at lhe freshman basketball game on Feb. 12. Participants must pre-register by Jan. 16. For more informa­ tion, call the YMCA at 945-4574 Indoor Soccer - Hartiag* Area indoor soccer for girls and boys in first through fourth grades will be held on Satur­ days starting Jan. 18 and will continue through March 1. There will be no meeting on Feb. 15. Doug Mepham (Hastings High School's soccer coach) will provide the in­ struction. The program will be held in the Hastings High School's gymnasium at the following times: first grade — 8:30-9:30 a.m.; second grade — 9:45-10:45 a.m.; third/fourth grade — 11 a.m.-noon. Registration will be held at lhe program site. No pre-registration is required. A sixweek program pass will cost $15 or the pro­ gram fee of $3 can be paid per Saturday. Please wear tennis shoes and heavy socks. 5th A 4th Grades A YMCA Indoor Soccer League for boys, and girls in the 5th and 6th grade is forming. Teams will be formed on Jan. 20 and the league begins Jan. 20. Practices and games will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays ar the Central Elementary gym. Cost is $27 and includes a team shirt. Registrations can be made at the YMCA office. The deadline to register is Jan. 17. We are also looking for adults who would like to assist coaching these teams Please call the YMCA office at 945-4574 for more details. Beginning Saturday. Jan. 18. the YMCA will be opening the high school gym from noon to 2 p.m.. for middle schoolers and high schoolers who would like to play basketball. The cost is $2 per person. Registration is at Volleyball SCORES AM Indoor Soccer League Game Results • Jan. 8. 1997 Black 2 vs. Blue I; Green 5 vs. Red I; White 5 vs. Yellow 1. W/L ...5-1 .2-0 Blue. Black. Green.. While Red.... Yellow 2 2 1-2 0-4 YMCA-Hattac* Youth Coaadl'i Winter Women s VoOe.ball W/L ICS....................................................... Tope/Gilbert and PLC.................... Tide Office......................................... McConnell's Drill Team................ MainStreet Savings Bank................ Backe Construction ........................ Ray James Electric........................... Benner Logging and McDonald's. Ranger Tool and Die...................... Goodenough Goodies...................... .12-0 ...9-3 .9-3 ...8-4 ...66 .3-9 ...3-9 .2-10 .0-12 LEGAL NOTICE BAMtV TOWNSHIP Meeting colled to order ol 7:30 p.m. All toord member* present. Minute* ol Nov. 6. 124 14. 1996 meeting approv­ ed o» mailed. Fair Lake Sewer tabled until 12-10-96. Effective 1-1-97 hall rent will increase to $40. $20 Accepted total bill* at $12,597.52 a* presented. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. SPCOALMCrnNG January 25. 1997 12:30-4.00 p.m. at the Country Chapel M-37, Dowling. Ml 50 Brenda Hodson told Robinette she was concerned about Ehlers' support of Newt Gingrich as Speaker of lhe House because of alleged ethics violations "It makes the Re­ publican Party look like they have no ethics." she said. Cullers responded by saying Clinton has ethics violations himself, and that I wish the media would go after him as hard as they've gone after the Speaker." The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and is held at the County Scat restaurant on the second Monday of each month. It’s Jaycee Week special individual. Ct-XUXJ he said — for stale road projects. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell signs a proclamation recognizing Jan. 12-18 as Jaycee Week. Looking on are (seated, left) President Susanne Parker, (standing, from left) members Andrea Purdun, Deb Kalmink, Nikki VanHouten and Stephanie Fekkes. their ideas. He said the Senate will look to cut the personal property tax with an eye to eventu­ ally eliminating it, and he said Emmons' staff has heard Engler plans to make that idea a major part of his initiatives for this year. "The question now is how to replace that revenue." said Chadwick. During audience questioning. George Middle school wrestler* remain undefeated with win Five focal shooter* win in contest; next head to dfotrict* Cullers asked Geiger is there was any way to earmark a gas lax increase strictly for main­ tenance. Geiger answered a "twist to the discussion is that in the next two years. Public Act 51 sunsets," which stipulates how gas tax rev­ enues are distributed He said if lhe Legisla­ ture reauthorizes lhe act. it could order differ­ ent conditions such as changing lhe 33 per­ cent that is now spent on new construction. He added that Public Act 51 could be opened up lo provide slate dollars for local road projects and reserve federal dollars — which come with federal standards attached that drive up the cost to local governments. YMCA NEWS 50 All Board member* present, Co. Comm. Jim Bailey, two guest* Minute* approved, treasurer's report placed on file. No public comment Turned down city service* agreements. Amended budget in township hall category. Approved school wafer-sewer pl-n*. 1997 schedule, township auditor Walker-Fluke, saving* institution*, township attorney James Gouloore Agreed to accept bid* for sexton/grounds­ keeper. Paid outstanding bill*. •onnia I. Cranemton CUA Rkhord C. Tbonwn. S«p^v>«x Richard Bornum. Supervisor (114) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 16. 1997 — Page 13 County board chairman talks about ‘97 goals and ‘96 accomplishments by h I a inc Gilbert Assistant Editor Finding a solution for lhe building and health problems al lhe Barry County Animal Shelter is expected lo be one ol lhe lop priorities for the County Board of Commissioners. Chairman Jim Bailey said in an interview. Another priority is countywide economic development, said Bailey, who was elected last week to his thud consecutive year as board chairman. The Animal Shelter has to be almost al the top of the list (ol priorities)." Bailey said. “Wc arc addressing lhal in committee. We arc looking again at renovation and what wc can do. We need to work close with the city (of Hastings) and find out what wc can do down there. 1 don't think you're going to sec the requests for variances like you did last time" he said of last year's failed proposal to renovate the existing shelter at 825 W. Apple "We re not going to try to go as big as we talked last time and do as much but I know we have lo work with the city and I feel very confident that wc can accomplish that.'' Probably the biggest disappointment at the county level in 1996 was that wc came to no resolution on lhe animal shelter. Bai­ ley said. "I don't understand how you can vole down all three possible options. A new one (building) was voted down, remodeling was voted down and privatization was voted down. There are not any other big options that wc arc overlooking. "We need to gel something done at the fa­ cility. I hope the board can come to an agreement al least to get something done.. I don't want it done at just lhe bare minimum 1 still think wc can do a lot of things out there without building a new building to make that facility a lol belter " The county conducted a dog census this year and plans to do a more thorough job next year to let the public know lhe ordi­ nance requiring dogs lo be licensed will be enforced, he said. The census prompted many to purchase dog lags before census workers arrived. A thrust to improve economic develop­ ment in the years ahead is likely to include representatives from all the municipalities in the county. Bailey likes the recommendation of the Barry County Community Audit Team (CAT) to set up "a board that represents all the outside governmental entities" to coordi­ nate economic development. CAT suggested that "we set something up and everybody buy into it and that's what I would hope to see this year as one of our bigger all around goals." he said. He said such a board could be appointed by county commissioners with lhe task of developing a plan for implementation (hat will consider the county's diversity and best ideas overall. For instance, industrial parks, with the proper infrastructure, for each community could be a possible option. CAT was created by the Stale Issues Re­ sponse Team on Economic Development, which was lhe result ol a state-wide identifi­ cation process conducted by Michigan Slate University Cooperative Extension. CAT serves to give outside opinions to local communities. A director will have to be employed to head the county's economic development charge and Bailey said “lhe county is going to have to jump up and foot the bill for the first couple of years and make a long term commitment. "I want to see the county make a long term commitment to economic develop­ ment... like a 10 year commitment, that Way you give it time to pan out and prove out. instead of jumping in for a year or two and saying this isn't working. Il’s going lo take time for any individual you hire lo go out and build, not just any relationship, but a trusting relationship and have the outlying areas buy into the concept." Bailey said. After a few years, "there will be enough funding coming in that offsets (the cost) so that the county won't have to fund it totally. Thai’s what they've done in lhe other areas. Thai's what they (CAT members) recom­ mend wc look at setting up." The county's overall financial picture is one of the bright spots of 1996. Bailey said. One of the highlights is "the financial sit­ uation is again going to be very good." he said, noting lhal the final budget figures will be released w hen an audit is completed. Dun ng the past year, the board was able to fund most of the county departments' re­ quests for capital improvements and still have a sizable fund balance, he said. Many times in recent years, capital improvements were put on the back burner. "I think you're going to see a lol of lhe capital requests granted again" in 1997. "The department heads have managed it (their budgets; well They are the ones lhat deserve the credit." Ba'ley said Realisti­ cally. wc (county commissioners) set a bud­ get up and (County Administrator) Michael (Brown) worked with the department heads., and they were all very cooperative to make it work. So that's where the savings comes from." he said County department heads were "cautious and careful with the county funds. “I think it's been a very good year." Bailey said. "When it proved out that the funds were low" in the budget inherited by Bailey and four other new commissioners when they first took office, he said some critics thought lhe first year was a huky year that the figures weren't right alter lhe boaid and county departments tightened their bells and ended up with a good fund balance .After 1996, "they are going to realize lhal the money is being cared for well; lhat the stew­ ardship and responsibility of lhal is being well taken care of. By that, we will gain the faith of some more (people) Another highlight Iasi year was the board's role in helping Kellogg Community College establish a satellite campus on the outskirts of Hastings. "It is a nice facility." Bailey said The County Board approved selling mu­ nicipal bonds, backed by lhe county's full “faith and credit", to help KCC finance the cost of the $2.95 million structure. KCC will repay the cost to the county. One of lhe biggest accomplishments. Bai­ ley said, after several years of on-again. offagain negotiations, was finalizing a host agreement between the County Board and City Management, owners of the county's only landfill. The host agreement is a con­ tract between the two parties to govern the landfill and specifies daily volume, hours of operations, fees for the county, and other specifications. Approval of the Solid Waste Management Plan amendment this fall by two-thirds of the county's municipalities paves the way for the host agreement to be implemented. The document now has to receive approval from lhe Michigan Department of Environ­ mental Quality (DEQ). "That (landfill) issue for all real purposes is resolved. That was a big one," Bailey said. 'That's been out there for many years so lhat being the case, if they (landfill own­ ers) are the good neighbors and they work with the county, lhe neighbors and the resi­ dents and everything goes smooth, we won't have that issue in the county for many years again, so that was a big one lo get out of the way. ' Some are going to be happy with it and others may not." Bailey said of the host agreement. "Knowing there's a few hundred acres there and knowing that the size of the landfill is going to be limited (in lhe host agreement) to where we're only going to have 48 acres total, is an advantage of the host agreement, he said. "Somebody in lhe future could change that," he added, "but al this point in time that's all they are going to be able to expand to. To me that was a good resolution." Regarding the DEQ's current review of the host agreement. Bailey said the DEQ "didn't like one of the things we pul in. lhal if the host agreement expires it would go back lo the tonnage wc currently have. They (DEQ officials) wanted us (if the agreement ex­ pires) lo go back and go into lhe plan and change lhe plan and submit it to all the townships and then submit it to the state again. Wc said (here was no incentive for them (City Management) to do any­ thing...But the DEQ came back and said they would at least want something (in the agreement) lhat they would hove to notify the townships what was happening." If DEQ requires such a change in lhe host agreement, the change would be sent back to the county and Cily Management and either party has the right to reject it. Bailey said. He counts a $160,000 jail expansion grant as a big plus during 1996. The county also plans to spend additional funds for related improvements at the jail. "Wc are growing and that's just one of the growing pains lhat hits. I'm glad that wc were able to have $160,000 of state money..." The jail expansion will start this spring or summer, he said. The firm lhal wrote the successful grant. Small Government Consultants of Lansing, may not be re-hired for another year, some commissioners have indicated. The jail grant was the only grant the firm obtained for the county and commissioners had hoped that by retaining SGC more grant money could be obtained for countyw’ide projects. Bailey said he is disappointed lhat the county didn't get some of the other grants lhat it hoped to secure. Hiring SGC was one of the most contro­ versial issues of the year. nt one point. Commissioner Emmet Her­ rington even asked the county board lo re­ consider and formally annul the onc-ycar $24,000 contract with SGC. which was hired to identify, rate and write grants for all entities in lhe county. One of the reasons Herrington originally wanted to annual the contract was because he said al the time that it "was awarded without obtaining competent non-vested counsel concerning a grants program for the county and without first advertising for and seeking competitive bids to meet officially predetermined needs." He said some board members had not had a chance to review the contract in advance of voting on the issue. Herrington also said SGC has "no track record of prior experience or past perfor­ mance in the field of overall administration of grant programs" to consider, review and compare. Commissioner Tim Burd, chairman of the county’s Central Services Committee, has maintained that SGC was vital to securing the jail expansion grant. Also out al the jail, lhe county has pur­ chased video arraignment equipment to link to district court, wnich will be a big im­ provement. Baile) said "There will be less liabilities." he said, because it will reduce the need to transport jail inmates to court when they are ar­ raigned. "It's a more secure system and it will be more cost effective, overall." The video arraignment system should be usable soon. Bailey said Bailes said he and other commissioners are pleased with the county judges, the "courts as a whole" and a new two-year test of a new state court system that consolidates the probate, district and circuit courts into a single trial court. Each judge shares duties between all three courts. Barry County is one of six counties in the stale chosen by the Michigan Supreme Court for the trial court demonstration pro­ ject. The project goals arc lo make the sys­ tem more user friendly, flexible and account­ able to the public Already in Barry County, the new system has helped officials to manage the court case load more efficiently, reduce the case back­ log and save money - virtually eliminating the need to hire $35O-a-day visiting judges when certain court judges were unavailable. "The trial court pilot program seems lo be working well.” Bailey said. "There's a tremendous amount of cooperation there....Other counties arc astounded that Barry County judges don't fight and (they) speak lo each other and actually trade off and work lo help lhe county, lo help the courts as a whole. Thai’s noi something that's common. . On lop of lhat. Bailey said he is impressed "that they (Circuit and District courts) didn't spend all their money (last year) and they arc not asking for huge increases in their budget. "Il is good lo know lhat our judges set an example all the way around. The Child Care Fund (through the probaie/juvcnilc court) is hard lo control." he said, because of the ex­ penses required for treatment and rehabilita­ tion programs and not knowing how many youths will need care. "Wc have a lot of need in helping some of our younger citi­ zens. It's a program that we hope the prevention helps...treating now may save us lots of dollars in the future. More than just dollars, it may give us better citizens, lo get things on the right track." Bailey said A decision lo purchase the county's first computer indexing/iinaging system and re­ place It) personal computers in the County Courthouse is another 1996 achievement that Bailey mentioned The puce lag is ex­ pected to Ik about $150.000. The imaging index is expected to be in­ stalled soon "and will help out every­ body....New computers will go throughout and will Ik networked between offices" of lhe county clerk, register of deeds. Land In­ formation Services, treasurer, dram commis­ sioner. equalization, county administrator and Planning and Zoning. "A lol of the paper shut lie we have now (between offices) will Ik eliminated. .1 hat's going to save us money." Bailey said. "That (purchase), wc feel is an accomplishment because we've been able to gel the funding," Bailey said, noting that county department heads have wanted the system for several years. "Il’s going to benefit every department." he said. Shelving plans for a new Barry Commu­ nity Resource Network (BCRN) building was a disappointment "from several angles, last year. Bailey said. The most recent BCRN proposal would have housed nine human service agencies and possibly satellite offices of other agen­ cies under one roof in a 45.S(X)-square-foot building geared to coordinating services. That plan, however, was shelved in October when the County Family Independence Agency (FlA), the major prospective tenant, pulled out because of a need to move into new quarters as soon as possible or remodel its existing facilities. 1-lA‘s decision sent BCRN members back to lhe drawing board because the county needed FlA's lease funding lo help pay for lhe estimated $5.8 million project Il was a disappointment that we weren’t able to get everybody together in a com­ plex." Bailey said "Wc weren't able to se­ cure this where we could keep HA and gel them involved with it. In addition, then we also didn't get new facilities for the Com­ mission on Aging and the Health Depart­ ment. .And those arc two big ones wc would like to be aide lo serve, so that's been a dis­ appointment. at least to me personally, lhat wc weren't able to accomplish something on lhat. More harmony on the board is one of Bai­ ley's wishes for this year "I remember two years ago in January I said in opening remarks...that change is very hard. 1 don't know that there’s been one item of change that has been totally supported." Bailey said. "There arc a few things if wc had them to redo, we'd redo, but a lot of the other things, a lot of them turned out for the better. But. if you're continually fighting among yourselves, trying to get something good done, that's frustrating. I would hope lhat we will sec harmony on the board the longer things go, when people realize lhat a lot of good is being done. "I do hope there is more harmony on the board. I don't know what it's going to lake to necessarily gel it there. "I've had people vote against me before and they can vote against me again. I'm not going to hold grudge matches. It doesn't get anywhere to hold grudges." Bailey said. Underage drinking discouraged in Delton assembly Delton Kellogg High School students were urged to become leaders in the fighl against teenage alcohol and drug use at an assembly Jan. 8. The assembly was put on by Motivational Media Assemblies of Burbank. Calif., and was sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving. It featured a film, slide and music presentation called Take the Lead" which used three large screens and 10 synchronized slide and movie projectors. The presentation included filmed inter­ views with celebrities, motion picture clips, student interviews and sports action. The assembly was part of a nationwide ef­ fort by MADD to reduce the use of drugs and alcohol by teenagers. MADD is sponsoring presentations of Take the Lead" in 3,000 high schools across the country. According to MADD. there arc 10 million drinkers under 21 in the U.S., and 1.7 mil­ lion of them arc heavy drinkers. Eight young people die in alcohol-related crashes every day. MADD says. The "Take lhe Lead" presentation gives students reasons why youths make the choices they do and illustrates the value in exercising good judgment in making deci­ sions about the use of drugs or alcohol. According to Delton teacher Mike Kwasny, the presentation made several points to students. Students were told lhat the world needs more leaders, and that leaders can be any age. Every student can be a leader in his or her your own way. they were told. "Don't blame others for your problems." students were advised. "If your friends go down the wrong path in life (using drugs or alcohol), and you're with them, it could get ugly for you. too. Students were told lhat many people think they are bullet-proof" — i.c.. they cannot get addicted. Addiction is not just a word, but a state of mind, students learned. They were urged to bnng societal standards up. beginning with their own lives. "Peer pressure is a very strong* influence." students were told. Students should ask themselves if they are trying to win the wrong fnends for the wrong reasons. Stupid decisions affect many people, the students 'fake the Lear. learned, an example being a drunk driving accident. For every choice in life, there arc consequences, the students were told. “If you just live for today, you will not have a future. Challenge your friends to make good choices." Barry County jobs picture still bright Barry Countys employment population continues to grow and its increased percent­ age of people holding jobs outpaces lhal of Michigan and the nation. According to data released last week by the Strategic Planners Alliance, total employ­ ment increased by 4.441 to 16.556 between 1984 and 1994. a 37 percent jump that con­ trasts with the state's 23 percent over the same 10 years. The United States, mean­ while. saw a 20 percent increase in number of people holding jobs from 1984 to 1994. Employment in the county from 1989 to 1994 grew by 19 percent, well ahead of fig­ ures posted for the same five years by Michigan (7 percent) and lhe U.S. (6 per­ cent). Strategic Planners Alliance figures showed lhat of the people working in Barr) Count) but living elsewhere came from Kent County (705) and Kalamazoo County (552). or 4.2 and 3.3 percent of the county's work force, respectively. Barry County's 1994 per capita income was $18,943. which ranks it 29th among Michigan's 83 counties. The increase in in­ come over the 10 years studied was 65 per­ cent. or 22 percent above the rale of infla­ tion. which was 43 percent. The largest sector of the economy is ser­ vice producing, with 8,683. or 52 percent, up 10 percent from 1984. There were 2.S54 jobs increased from 1984 to 1994. or 49 per­ cent The increase in lhe service sector in Michigan was 35 percent and in the U.S overall it was 30 percent. The service sec­ tor's percent of Michigan jobs was 60 per­ cent in '94 and 63 percent in the nation. Within the service sector, the largest per­ centage of l()-ycar job increases was in ser­ vice industries (59 percent). followed by the transportation and utilities industries (48 percent). The goods producing sector s total jobs. 5.855. increased by 23 percent from 1984 to 1994. The sector's percent of total county jobs declined from 39 percent in 1984 to 35 percent ten years later Michigan's decrease in this category was from 30 to 27 percent during the same period and lhe U.S. figures went from 27 to 22 percent. Contrasting the goods producing sector's percentage of total county earnings <45 per­ cent) to percent of employees (55) demon­ strates that earnings per employee was above the other sectors. Manufacturing, the largest sector employer, had a 24 percent increase between 1984 and '94. and a 17 percent jump in lhe five yeas between 1989 and 1994. Government sector employees increased by 32 percent in the 10 years, with a 37 percent increase in slate and local government jobs Its percent of total jobs in the county in 94 was 12 Alliance included: • The county's total personal income in 1994 was generated by earnings 68 percent, savings and investment 18 percent, and transfer payments (primarily government) 14 percent. Those percentages remained virtu­ ally unchanged over the 10 years studied and they were nearly even with percentages re­ ported for Michigan during the same period • Population in Barry County has in­ creased by 4.3 percent since 1990 lo 52.232. Hastings, lhe county scat, was by far the largest city al 6.737 and an increase of 2.9 percent in the last six years. • The fastest growing population centers in the county were Freeport. 13.3 percent, and Thomapple Township outside the village of Middleville. 12.3 percent. • Population density in the county was 94 people per square mile. Michigan reported a statewide density of 167 per square mile. • The median age for the county was slightly higher (33 8) than for the stale 132.6). • The median home value in Barry' County wa- $54.“(K). The state's median value was $60,601) Other data reported by Strategic Planners When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friend, or ‘CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 16. 1997 NATIONAL BANK, continued from Page 1 COURT NEWS: A Gobles nun was sentenced to probation and jail al ter he pleaded guilty in Not ember m District Court to third ollcnsc drunk driv­ ing In exchange tor hi* plea, a charge against Michael S Morford. 42. ol driving with a suspended or revoked license was dismissed. Prosecutor Dale Crow lev said as part of the plea, he recommend jail lime of no more than 12 months. He said the probation de­ partment in its pre-sentence report was rec­ ommending a prison term, and ' I agree with those comments, but I think the practical re­ ality is that lhe people would be better served having him serve 12 months in the county jail as opposed to going to prison and being released early." He said he had no objection lo work re­ lease Morford's attorney. Timothy Trump. said w hile Morford hud some problems, he is be­ ginning to address them "He's got himself back on lhe right track." said Tromp. who added work has given Mor­ ford "sell-worth" and he was worried about his employment status. In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Morford. "You certainly have reached the end of the line in terms of breaks you'll receive from the court I don't want to send you to prison, but if you don't turn your life around, that's where you'll end up." He sentenced Morlord lo five years proba­ tion. with 12 months in jail and credit for one day served. Morford was ordered to pay $1,000 in costs and $500 in fines, lo be paid at a rale of $50 per month beginning one month after his release from jail. Morford was made eligible for work release and was ordered to attend substance abuse counseling. In other cm uil court buiiness Thurtdux • Thomas L. Swamslon. 46. of 307 High St . Middleville, was scheduled for a March 10 Inal. He is charged with one count of second degree criminal sexual conduct and of being a fourth offense habitual offender. He was also scheduled lor hearings Feb. 18 on a motion lo suppress evidence • Timothy J Lima. 34. of Grand Rapids. had his pre-trial conference postponed a sec­ ond time to Feb 6 Crowley told the court the first postpone­ ment had been asked tor to combine Lima with his co-conspirator He said he was still wailing for lhal case to be bound over to Circuit Court lusher agreed to lhe postponement, but said it would be the last time he would agree lo postpone lhe conference. Luna is charged with two counts of armed robbery, first degree home invasion, three counts of possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony and of being a fourth ol lense habitual offender. • Timmy A Rosenberg. 31. of 923 N. Jefferson St.. Hastings, was scheduled lor a Feb. 3 trial He is charged with two counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct and of being a fourth offense habitual olfender. • Duane A Wade. 18. of 10225 Kingsbury Road. Delton, was sentenced to probation and jail time after he pleaded guilty last month in District Court lo first degree shoplifting Wades attorney. David Kuzava. told lhe court Wade would be taking his General Equivalency Diploma lest Monday and lhal it would "hopefully clear the way for him to go into the Air Force “ Fisher told Wade. "I guess I'm going lo have to put you in jail lo leach you lhat you're not allowed lo steal things from stores. I'm tired of seeing you in District Court and Circuit Court. Mr. Wade. I'm not going to fool around any more." He sentenced Wade lo one year probation with 30 days in jail and credit for nine days served He was ordered lo pay restitution. $250 m costs and a $250 fine lo be paid al a rale of $50 per month, chic month after his release Irom jail. He was eligible for com­ munity service in lieu of one-half his Tines and costs Fisher also ordered Wade to be in his residence from midnight (o 6 a.m.. attend fihstancc abuse counseling and complete his high school education. • Joel A. Cipcic, 19. of 5300 Gun Lake Road. Hastings, was scheduled for a Feb. 24 your mind on good perspectives. too. what you really need to prioritize and keep in the lorefront of good customer service." he said. "I spent a couple of years as a teller, eight years as branch manager Basically. I've done about every thing in the bank and that's something that doesn't happen too much anymore " Becoming bank president "really is a life­ long dream ." Wasserman said He came to National Bank of Hastings Irom Bank One in his native citv of Fre­ mont. Ohio, where he was a senior staff member with responsibility for retail func­ tions. Over the years, he has also held posi­ tions with Toledo Trust and Society Corp. "About three years ago I decided lhat the goals of the (Bank One) corporation weren't the same as what I wanted." Wasserman said "I kneu eventually I would end up in a big city. Columbus or Akron, and lhat wasn't my goal. So I had been keeping my cars open" for another bank position. He learned about the Hastings job opening from his brother who had spotted the advertisement in a South Bend newspaper. "It's been lhe best decision I've ever made. Hastings is just a lovely community." Wasserman said. "Occasionally when I have an opportunity to go through a big town and fight the traffic and read about lhe crime, it just makes me thankful I'm in Hastings. Everything from taking lhe kids to the movies to lhe Y programs to the scouts to the schools - Hastings is a lovely commu­ nity. h's lhe main reason why I'm here." he said. Hiring Wasserman was preliminary to Kornstadl's chance to plan his upcoming re­ tirement. "I knew lhal eventually I was going to want to do something other than work." Komstadl said with a chuckle, so we hired an agency. Plante & Moran, to do some work for us on locating an individual that we would want in our bank..." Alter a four-month long recruiting pro­ cess. "Steve was the one that I wanted and the one that lhe board of directors wanted...It's worked out real well," Kom­ stadt said. "Steve has basically the same type of background that I had when I came here." Komstadt said. Steve was from Fremont. Ohio. I came in from Toledo, Ohio." which is 40 miles down the road. "Wc sort of have the same backgrounds and the same philoso­ phies. A lol of lhal is .1 think, one of lhe biggest reasons lhat Steve ended up where he's at now with the bank...Our way of run­ ning a bank, our everyday activities - We're just very much the same and that's what it trial on a charge of conspiracy lo deliver marijuana He is the last of five people to appear before the court for an August inci­ dent in Hastings Second Ward Park. • Patrick T. Couch. 31. of 3808 Heights Drive. Hickory Corners, was sentenced lo probation and jail after he pleaded guilty in December in District Court to second offense drunk driving. In exchange for his plea, a charge of third offense drunk driving was dismissed. Crowley told the court there "appears there is definitely promise Mr Couch is on the right track" to reform himself He added. "Mr Couch has an opportunity to change his life. I hope he does or he w ill be a dan­ gerous individual to society and himself." Couch's attorney. David Dimmers, said Couch "has some good insight to his situa­ tion.” He said Couch has indicated he would like in-patient treatment for alcohol abuse. "He also has attention deficit disorder for which he's taking Ritalin and is being treated for depression, for which he's taking Prozac, so there may be something more than just the alcohol." said Dimmers. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Couch. "I think you do have a lol of potential. That's pretty apparent, but you're not going to realize it if you keep abusing alcohol." He said Couch had never served jail time for his previous drunk driving offenses, "so maybe that will give you some incentive." He sentenced Couch lo two years proba­ tion and 60 days in jail, with credit for one day served. He made Couch eligible for work release and ordered him to pay $500 in costs and a $250 fine, to be paid al a rate of $50 per month one month from his sentencing and made him eligible for community ser­ vice in lieu of one-half his Tines and costs. Fisher also ordered Couch lo pay a probation oversight fee. and to attend mental health or substance abuse counseling. Bobby G. Psalmcnds. 40. of Richland, filed a written waiver of arraignment. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf to two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct. He was scheduled for a Jan. 30 pre­ trial conference. SNOWSTORM, continued from Page 1 three days Township police also saw a dropoff in complaints, lie said. "I worked the weekend shift and it was just dead." said Kik. He said when U.S.-131 was closed Fnday. vehicles were detoured onto I Oth Street through Martin and Plainwell, "but some of the truckers started to get stuck through there, so they started getting off at M-89 and shooting across into Richland. From there, they hooked up with M-43 and went up lhat and M-37. taking our back roads into Grand Rapids tor about two and-a-half hours. Il got a little testy at times when wc had five. six. sc* en semis lined up. but on the bright side it kept M-43 fairly clean " Hastings director of public works Jeff Mansfield said city workers compiled 392 hours of overtime, plus overtime lor salaried supervisory personnel, in addition to 176 neer-Manager Jack Kineman said the one shift of plow drivers was working from 5 hours of straight time. He said city workers worked from 3 a.m. lo 6:30 p.m. Thursday. 3 im. to midnight Friday. 3 a.m. lo 3 p.m. Saturday and 5 a.m. a.m. until dark, around 5 p.m. Kineman said payroll, including overtime, for Friday through Sunday came to a total cost of $20,000. He added the total cost of to 2 p.m. Sunday. "Wc were lucky in lhat we were able to do it in lhe shifts wc had." said Mansfield, "and we’re continuing to remove snow in the downtown and in parking lots, which we can only do at night because of lhe cars." He said in a worst case instance, the cily would have to split shifts, but instead were able to keep all their trucks on lhe streets. “The guys did a whale of a job." Mansfield snow removal for the seasun has come to $262,000 through Jan. 14. Kineman said said. Barry County Road Commission Engi- Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 948-8051 IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear wife, mother and grandmother, who left us January 14th, 1993. William Cramer Family Ul*4 l lltHli otix HAPPY AD Congratulations to Lynn Blakely for winning the Show Off Award on Tuesday Night! 8 GEORGIA PACIFIC 4’X8’ sheets of Chestnut Creek Moon­ light Paneling, best quality, brand new, priced lo sell. $75. 616-664-4983 _______________ CARPET NEW, 12x10.3 Mauve Berber, $60; 12x15 Tan Berber, $125; Sky Blue Plush. 12x14, $95; 12x20, Brown Sculpture, $135. CARPET USED, 11.5x18 J Creme color Plush. $50, 10x29. Red short Plush. $75; 12x11, Tan Plush. S25. All Excellent! 616-868-2051. WESTEN’S CARPET ON A BUDGET! OAK FINISH BEDROOM OUTFIT. Includes 6 drawer dresser with mirror, 4 drawer chest, headboard and queen size matin.-; set I week cld, cost S950. Sell for $300. 1-517 699-2251_____________ QUEEN ANN STYLE COUCH 88 inches long, rolled and pleated, w/ matching chair and re-upholstered Wing bx' chair, light blue and gray. Two rockers and several other dcsirablc items 795-3930.________ QUEEN SIZE Sealy posturpedic firm mattress set w uh frame. 3 months old. cost $850. sacrifice $190. 1-517-882-6175________ RED OAK HARDWOOD Largest length. 18 inches wide, 10 ft and 12 ft length, make offer. Woodworking tools, bench top dnll press, ban saw, wood lathe, table saw and joiner, and smaller tools 795-3930. H titilt d / <.r K. >11 EXCEPTING NOW...ALL WINTER ITEMS. We also buy electronics, camping equipment, home furnishings, guitars, gold, scrip or jeweriy. WE PAY CASH Second Hand Comers. 945-5005, Downtown Hastings. EFFICIENCY IN HASTINGS Scperate kitchen, dinette and bath area, some storage, S300/mo. plus deposit & utili­ ties, for application call 616-792-2384, if no response leave message. \ Mnbth ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for walerbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. I htuik ) mi CARD OF THANKS To each and everyone our sincerest thanks for all the acts of sympathy and kindness extended a-, lhe passing of our loved one. The Family of Robert M. Glasgow lit Ip Ii'bx Wtuihtl SOON TO BE LICENSED. Mother of two, would like lo care for your children in my home. Includes meals and snacks, reasonable rales and a safe and fun environment Call Lisa, 945-9330. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED NOW. $120 daily processing mail from your home for Nation­ al Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings. Application 1-800-426-3252, Ext 84000, 24hrs____________ START DATING TONIGHT! Play Michigan’s dating game; 1-800-ROMANCE, ext!4947 / CLEANER WANTED Office cleaning in Hastings area. Trans­ portation and phone needed. Experience preferred. Call 1-800-400-8947 or 616-672-2194._______________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl.. Freeport, Ml EOE INSURANCE SALES Initial salary of S450/wcckly. will train, but employee must obtain state license. Call 1-800-688-4914 or fax resume to 616-342-4958. EOE. work." Inez Warren, supervisor of the Hastings garage of the Michigan Department of Transportation said the department works 24 hours a day and had personnel out for 12­ hour shifts. "We work around lhe clock until we gel it done." rhe said. "Il wasn't the worst we've ever seen. We were able to keep up with it and our equip­ ment held up." RIGHT \ah 1986 BUICK RIVIERA. Beau­ ty! Front wheel drive, good in snow, good tires, always starts, $2,995. 616-664-4983________ 1991 ACCORD WAGON 22,000 miles, 4sp. automatic, keyless entry, sunroof, cloth scats, air. sound system, new tires. 948-2578. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945 9448 and leave message ties. ------------------- ----- ... .---- -| POLICE BEAT Three to be charged in bar fight RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are seeking charges against three Hastings residents stemming from a Jan. 5 fight at the Blarney Stone bar. Deputies said a 40-year old female. 43-year male and 31-year old female were involved in the fight, which happened about 11 p.m. The 40-year old told deputies lhat within seconds of walking in the bar. she was attacked by the other female. Deputies said she had a cut between her eyes and a contusion that swelled to about two inches in diameter. The male said he was with the 40-year old and pulled the two women apart after lhe younger one began lhe fight. The younger female told deputies the male egged on his companion, who swung at her. She said she was held back from the other woman by the male and lhe owner of lhe bar. She said the male then punched her in the head. Deputies said the woman suffered several scratches and bruises. The owner of the bar told deputies he had been talking to the younger woman and her two companions and lhal the light did not begin immediately. He said some name calling went back and forth and when he tried to intervene, the older woman told the male to hit lhe other woman and he then walked up lo her and punched her in the head. Deputies were seeking charges of assault and battery and giving false information to police against lhe older woman and the man. and a charge of aggravated assault and battery against the younger woman. IRVING TOWNSHIP — Deputies cited an Ionia man for drunk driving and driving with a suspended license after a Jan. 5 accident on W Stale Road, about one-fifth of mile south of Wood School Road. The Barry County Sheriff Department said Norman J. Casey. 32. was northbound on Stale Road when he ran off the road lo the right, striking a ditch and a fence. Casey told deputies he turned away to get a cigarette, and when he looked up he was going off the road into the ditch. Casey and his passengers. Edward C. Roth 111, 22, of Lowell, and Abby M. Roorda, 30, OF WAY of Allo, were not injured in the accident. Deputies said they smelled an odor of intoxicants coming from Casey's breath. He said he had drank three beers, the last one about 45 minutes prior lo the accident. Deputies said Casey was slurring his words and had bloodshot eyes. . A preliminary blood test registered all blood alcohol content. A .08 reading is considered to be impaired driving. \ iihuuoltx t 19B1 FORD PICKUP w/ cap, 57,000 miles, 4sp^ 6 cylinder, $2,000. 948-2578.___________ lakes. "Sure. Steve’s going to have his way of the United Way. Wasserman serves on lhe Barry County United Way Board of Directors. He is a den leader and committee chairman for Cub Scouts, a volunteer coach for YMCA base­ ball. a member of the St. Rose Parish and Hastings Kiwanis Club. Wasserman and his wife Cheryl, who have three children, are also active in their children's school activi­ Drunk driving leads to crash \th HHh d CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY: Now hiring direct care staff, 3rd shift and weekends 15-40 hours a week. Pick up application at 1505 North Church Sl, Hastings or caU 945-9613.______________ over the last three years, seasonal cost for snow removal has averaged around $500,000, "so it looks like we're going to be running over for this season." Road Commission income for the last seven months of 1996 was down 4.5 per­ cent. and the commission's January income was down 9.8 percent, "so (the storm) couldn't have come at a worse time. The money will have to be made up somewhere, and it will have lo come out of summer » doing things, but the main thrust and the main philosophies are the same. You go right on with nothing changing." Komstadt said. "What’s important to remember is we re building on a real good solid bank." Wasserman said. "The bank is just an excel­ lent base. We want to grow and take advan­ tage of u hat the market will present to us here in Hastings "Il’s real important to remember lhat the bank is only as good as its community. Wc want to be a community player Wc want to be involved with the community and obvi­ ously in that same sense grow in our market share of the community. A lot of that will be not so much bells and whistles, but good basic banking service." Wasserman said. The Jan. I merger of Ohio-based First Fi­ nancial Bancorp and Hastings Financial Corp, "has absolutely nothing to do with" the recent promotion of Wasserman. Kom­ stadt said. With the merger. Hastings Finan­ cial Corp, was dissolved and its wholly owned subsidiary. National Bank of Hast­ ings. became First Financial Bancorp's 15th affiliate. The holding company. First Financial Bancorp, has the attitude that "we are com­ pletely independent," Komstadt said. "Wc are going to keep our same board of directors; the name slays lhe same. We're not losing any employees. Everything just goes along just like it was. It's just a different shareholder." he said. Komstadt. 58. is going to be working full lime for more than half of this year, he said. Then he's looking forward to easing into re­ tirement and enjoying it. "I'm still going to stay on as chairman of the board for a period of time. So I'm still going to be involved with the bank. I just won't be sitting in here running it. Steve will be doing lhat. It just all works out well." said Komstadt. who has spent 27 of his 37 banking career years in Hastings. Komstadt has always had a penchant for being active in lhe community and Wasser­ man shares that interest. Komstadt is vice chairman of the Board of Trustees at Pennock Hospital and a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. He previ­ ously has served on the Downtown Devel­ opment Authority Board and as chairman of MDA won't yield in its quest to defeat 40 neuromuscular diseases. Alcohol a factor in rollover YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies cited a Hopkins man for drunk driving after a Jan. 6 accident on Patterson Road, one-half mile north of Bowens Mill Road. Deputies said Jeffry S Black, 28. was southbound on Patterson when he lost control and ran off the road into the cast ditch. His vehicle rolled onto its side and struck a utility pole. He was not injured. Deputies said they smelled alcohol on Black's breath and he tried to stay away from them as they investigated the accident. They said Black admitted to having three drinks that night. A preliminary blood test registered a .12 blood alcohol content. Car strikes transit bus Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 People help MDA because MDA helps people HASTINGS — Hastings City Police cited a Battle Creek man for hazardous driving after he ran into a Barry County Transit bus Jan. 6. Officers said Steven G. Tidd, 41. was westbound in the inside lane on W. State Street near Cass Street. They said Tidd was looking for a local business, believing it to be on the south side of the street. When Tidd saw the business on the north side of lhe street, he attempted to make a quick right turn, not seeing lhe bus in the outside lane. The bus driver. Jerry L. Eckman. 58, of Hastings, said he saw Tidd make his turn and attempted to stop, but was unable to avoid the accident. No injuries occured in the accident. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-01-23.pdf 76abb46474e10ecae921f7a9f40e856e PDF Text Text County Board planning retreat Saxon spiker’s win league debut See Page 2 Courts project saving money See Page 10 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER riNGS THURSDAY. JANUARY 23. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 3 News Briefs PRICE iff School Board member won’t seek re-election by Mary Warner Kiwanis plans chicken dinner The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have a chicken dinner from 5 lo 7 p.m. Fri­ day. Feb. 24. at the Hastings High School. Proceeds will go to the local club's many community service projects. Included on the menu will be baked chicken (three pieces for adults, two for children), mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, butter, cookies and milk or coffee. Cost is $5 per person, children under b cat free. Tickets are available from Kiwanis members or al the door. Widows, widowers group being formed A new group for widows and widow­ ers is being formed in Barry County and its first meeting will be held al 6 p.m. Monday. Jan 27. in the conference room of Barry Community Hoeptoe, 450 Meadow Run Drive.'ltasltngs. Organizers visualize the group getting together for coffee in the afternoon, hav­ ing monthly potluck suppers and pro­ viding companionship. Time will be included al the first meeting for people to share ideas about what they'd like the group to do. For more information, call the Hos­ pice office at 948-8452 or 852-0825 or 948-8376. Staff Writer Hastings School Board Vice President Colin Cruttenden won't run for re-election when his term expires this coming June 30. he announced at Monday's school board meeting. "I’ve been here eight years," he said. "It’s time to move on and for someone else to get involved." Cruttenden. a self-employed electrical con­ tractor. will have served two four-year terms when he retires from the board. He said board members traditionally do not announce whether they will seek re-election until the middle of March prior to the annual school election in June. But he said he wanted to give people time to ' research' whether they wanted to become a board member by attend­ ing meetings and investigating the duties that would be required of them. The election is scheduled for June 9 this year. Nominating petitions are required for those wanting to run. Last year 20 signa­ tures were required for candidates to be nom­ inated; at least twice that many are usually collected to ensure that those signing the pe­ tition are qualified registered voters of the Hastings School District. Cruttenden said after the meeting that he had "no personal reasons" for not running again, but did say he hasn't had ui.y children in the Hastings school system for several years. "I just think some pcop’e who have chil­ dren in the system should get involved and get new ideas in the system," he said. He said being a school board member "does take a considerable amount of time, but it’s not an unbearable or unreasonable amount. It's an interesting position. People will Icam from being here, and can maybe influence some of the action taken by the board.” Colin Cruttenden At least in one area. Cruttenden has not been very successful in swaying the board to his point of view. He has consistently spoken out against the board's trar-.rer policy, i Au* board now only al.ows transfers and of .he district if they meet the requirements of the policy. But since the district adopted an informal Schools of Choice arrangement with Delton Kellogg Schools, allowing transfers back and forth rcgardicss of whether they meet the transfer policy guidelines, Cruttenden has maintained that parents wanting to transfer their children t j such nearby schools as Thomapple Kellogg and Lakewood should be allowed to do so without having to meet transfer guidelines. $m SCHOOL BOARD, continued p<e 2 ritstoncn 9ocmy meeting is Jan. 30 The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 30. at the Hastings Public Library. 121 South Church St.. Hastings. The meeting was rescheduled from Jan. 16. when inclement weather post­ poned the session. Willy McDonald, a waterfowl expert and carving educator, will present a pro­ gram that includes his videos "Close Encounters of the Bird Avenue Kind" rod "If This Decoy Could Tak." McDonald owns and operates The Duck Blind, a retail store in Richland v that features carving and art supplies. He teaches duck carving in the shop. He has taught a continuing education class at Michigan State University for the residents of the Dehon area, on Wall Lake planned for Feb. 22 The 12th annual "Walk for Warmth" is scheduled for 9 a m. Saturday. Feb. 22. at the Free Methodist Church. 301 State Road. Hastings. The event is sponsored by the Com­ munity Action Agency of South . Central Michigan. Supporters of the walk sign up friends ?nd family members to sponsor them for each mile they cover, earning money to help low income people stay warm over the winter. The walk last year raised more than $12,000. all of which stayed in Barry County for needy, elderly or handicapped people escape the worry of having heat-related emergencies. Steering Committee member Jim McMellcn will spend a night a cardboard box Feb. 14 to call attention to the need for money. If there are individual contributions of $1,000, he will spend an extra night in the box. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two Annual Winterfest has ‘sneak preview’ by Mary Warner past nine years. McDonald and his wife. Diane, are WMK TOT WMllIUl One of the dippers gives mute testimony to the extreme temperatures the polar bearers endured Tuesday. More photographs are featured on page 3. Not everyone is disappointed with the snow dumped on Barry County this month. Pictured Tuesday afternoon with a snow truck are (from left) Dennis Sherk, Amanda Rose, Robert Marcusse, Jerryd Eaton and Greg Marcusse. The snow truck took four and a half hours to build Monday and was colored with food coloring and water, except for the tires which painted with black spray paint. It is located near Granny's General Store in Baltimore Township on M-37. Snowfall already 10 inches over average County survives 2nd winter storm by Jason Carr Staff Writer Barry County residents were pounded with a second snowstorm last week that included West Michigan's first blizzard warning in 15 years. The storm, which resulted in a snow emergency being declared in the city of Hastings last Thursday, the closing of schools throughout the county, and the closing of Barry County courts for only the third time in the last ten years, arrived less than a week after another wmtery blow dumped more than 22 inches of snow on the county Circuit Judge James Fisher said the deci­ sion to close the courts last Thursday came after Counts Board Chairman James Bailey called him. "expressed the idea of shutting down the courthouse for the day. " and asked if the courts would he willing to close. Fisher said he conferred with District Judge Gary Holman and Probate Judge Richard Shaw and the three agreed to close for the day. The storm dumped eight inches of snow on Hastings from its start Wednesday night to its conclusion Friday morning, said Dave McIntyre of WBCH. who also helps the Na- See SNOWFALL, continued on page 2 Staff Writer You can’t say TV8 reporter Gerry Barnaby didn’t know better. Barnaby was among a handful of hardy souls Tuesday who jumped into the freezing waters of Gun Lake in a sort of "sneak preview" of this weekend's Gun Lake Win­ terfest Polar Bear Dip. The Pclar Bear Dip. scheduled for 3:30 p.m. this Saturday, is one of the festival's most well-known events, drawing a number of adventurous participants each year Barnaby was the last one in the water dur­ ing a live broadcast of the Polar Bear pre­ quel. After completing two broadcasts show­ casing various Winterfest events. Barnaby re­ lated that unlike one of the women who par­ ticipated in the dip. he did not experience numbness in his legs after he jumped in. "I'm just numb from here on up." he said. po;: Jng lo his neck. however. despite the fact that his water adventure seemed to indicate "vapor lock of the brain." he said, he cheerfully admitted participating in polar bear dips some 20 times previously. Barnaby said he grew up on a lake and grew accustomed to annual plunges into ice­ cold water. He has polar-bcared in various locales around the country, he said, including southern California, which consisted of sil­ ting on a block of ice during 70-dcgrce tem­ peratures. Barnaby said he told the Southern Californians that "you people'don'l know w hat polar bearing is." The first woman to plunge into lhe waler Tuesday would probably agree with him. When asked how she felt just before she jumped in. sht said. "I'm gonna die.” She survived, however, and some of Tues­ day's participants might even be back for a second whack at it Saturday Some Winlerfest events are already under way. A fishing contest featuring several di­ visions will continue through Friday, and people arc invited to participate in a snow sculpture contest (if the weather cooperates t Friday evening, an all-you-can-eat Fish Fry is scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m at the Circle Inn. followed by a dance and karaoke contest al 8 p.m. at Orchard Hills Goll Course. First thing on Saturday morning, the bloodletting will get under way al 9 a m.. when opposing learns square off in broom­ ball competition. Things can lend to get ugly during the games, admitted organizer Alex Liceaga, alias "Mr. Broomball." In fact. Liceaga said, he took over lhe broomball reins just a few years after lhe Winlerfest event was insti­ tuted when lhe former broomball manager handed his whistle and clipboard lo Liceaga during a game and said. "Here, it's all yours. I've had it!" This year, a record 16 teams will partici­ pate Players must be 18 years of age or older. Both men and women are welcome, Liceaga said, but lately, no women’s teams have been organized for the event. Teams are being sponsored for the first time this year by Kevin Meaton of RE/MAX Yankee Pride Real Estate. Broomball is just like hockey. Liceaga said, except brooms and a volleyball are used instead of hockey sticks and a puck. The "mostly ex-football or baseball players" who participate wear spiked shoes lo keep them from slipping in the snow. Men who haven’t gotten enough of a testosterone high from broomball can also participate in arm wrestling competition, a basketball shootout, and a Mr. Winterfest contest, where body builders compete for the Mr. Winlerfest title. Arm wrestling and bas­ ketball arc also open lo women. Several children's activities arc scheduled, including pony rides, magic tricks by Ronald McDonald, crime-stopping tips from McGruff lhe Crime Dog. a display of exotic an­ imals. and a pelting zoo. Food booths will feature hot foods, sand­ wiches. treats, and drinks. Pizza-eating and chili-cooking contests arc also scheduled. Several women modeling swimsuits from Sea Shanty gave a preview Tuesday of Winterfest's Swimsuit Fashion Show, which is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday. Other events Saturday include a 5K run. Chicken Drop games, a hot/cold air balloon display, a silent auction, bingo, a tug of war. an ice rescue demonstration, and a dance party Saturday evening. For a complete schedule, sec this week's Reminder. Most ol the events will be held at Allegan County Park, located on the comer ol Shel­ byville Road and Patterson Avenue. Festival admission is free, but there is a $3 per vehi­ cle parking fee. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 23, 1997 SCHOOL BOARD continued from page 1 His has been .1 lone voice on the board calling lor a more liberal transfer policy un­ til Monday's meeting, when board member Kimberh Alderson joined him lo oppose the majority of board members concerning a Belles ue woman’s request to have her daugh­ ter transferred to the Bellevue school district. Sandra i.ieb told board members she wanted her 4-year-old daughter. Tia Pinner, to attend school in Bellevue because Pinner's babysitter lives in that school district, and Pinner would be able to board the school bus from the babysitter's house. Lieb also said her mother lives a short distance from the baby sitter and would be available for Pinner m case of an emergency. Lieb told board members that if Pinner wasn't released, "then I can't work, and if I can't work. I can't pay my bills.” But Lieb's request was denied, "because the reasons for the transfer do not comply with the board's policy.” Alderson joined Cruttenden in voting against the denial. She said that although "convenience” isn’t usually one of the rea­ sons allowed for a transfer, "sometimes con­ venience is in lhe best interests of the stu­ dent if it’s in the best interests of the par­ ents." Lieb said after the board meeting that her property borders on the Bellevue School Dis­ trict and she will seek to have her property transferred to the Bellevue district. In other action at the meeting Monday, the board amended lhe budget, reducing projected revenues by $260,424 and increasing pro­ jected expenditures by $17,845. That de­ creased the total projected revenues to $19,134,265, and increased the total pro­ jected expenditures to $ 19.725.511. District Business Manager Todd Mora said the revenue projections were decreased be­ cause the total value of non-homestead prop­ erty in the district has declined (non-homc- stead includes commercial property, rental property, second homes, and other property not classified as a primary place of resi­ dence). The district receives tax revenues based on property valuations. The expenditures increased because of the recent increase in salaries received by mem­ bers uf the Hastings Education Association as the result of signing a new contract. Also. Superintendent Carl Schocssel said school board members and residents of the school district are invited to submit ideas for new educational programs to lhe superinten­ dent’s office or the principals of individual buildings. . Schoesscl said such ideas should be sub­ mitted within the next month, so they can be considered by the district and. if they arc implemented, any projected expense for them can be included in the 1997-98 budget. SNOW, continued from page 1 tional Weather Service recording sen ice with local data Through Wednesday morning. Hastings had received 4(1 inches of snow for January, compared with 12.5 inches for Jan­ uary 199b. Hastings has received 61 inches of snow for the season, which exceeds Hast­ ings' 30-year average total seasonal snowfall of 51.9 inches. Area police and fire agencies reported no increase in normal activity during the storm. Hastings and Barry Township police and fire agencies were available to pick up prescrip­ tions and perform other services for citizens, but reported no calls for those services. "This storm was predicted, so everyone knew it was coming and did what they reeded to do early." said Barry Township Po­ News Briefs McFall principal wins region award McFall Elementary Principal recently won the regional award from the Michi­ gan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association. He w as one of 14 regional winners in Michigan. Rich, who has been principal al the Thomapple Kellogg district school for 17 years, was cited particularly for his close involvement whhchildren and his work in seminars and workshops. He regularly visits classrooms and reads to the children. Open houses set for school additions The Hastings Area School System will have open houses for additions to the middle school and Central Elemen­ tary from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 26. in both buildings. The dedication ceremony al Central Elementary will be at 2:15 p.m. in lhe all-purpose room The middle school's ceremony will be al 2 p m. in that school's multi-purpose room. The public is invited to lhe open houses and ceremonies at both build­ ings. History Day set at Chariton Park Historic Charlton Park Village and Museum will be host for the District 5 competition for Michigan History Day Saturday. March 16. Distnct 5 includes Allegan. Barry, Bemen. Branch. Calhoun. Cass, Eaton, Hillsdale. Ingham. Jackson. Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. Three finalists in each category at the distnct level will be eligible to advance to the slate competition April 26 at Hope College. Two state finalists then can compete in the national contest June 8-12 at the University of Maryland. The History Day program is designed to encourage students in grades 4-12 to explore historical subjects related to a broad annual theme. This year's theme is "Triumph and Tragedy in History." Students may enter in seven cate­ gories and up to five may work in group projects. The grade-level categories arc elementary, grades 4-5; tumor. grades 6-8; and senior, grades 9­ 12 Judges are selected from museum and historical society staffs and people from the education, literary and drama fields. Deadline lor entry in the district com­ petition is Friday. Feb 21. All entry forms must be postmarked or hand de­ livered to Charlton Park by that day. All papers must be submitted by Wednesday. Feb 26. All other entries must be in by March 8. All entries must be accompanied by a .h-sk for $5 per student, payable to Chariton Park I or more information, write Sara Fcldbauer. Charlton Park. 2545 S Charlton Park Road. Hastings. 49058 ..r call 945.3775 lice Chief Mark Kik. "I talked to some of he clerks at lhe Cappon's here and they said ev­ eryone had been getting gas in the morning. They did a full day's business in about four hours." Ron Neil, commander of the Michigan State Police Hastings Post, said his post handled about lhe same number of com­ plaints as normal. "Area residents don't come out when the weather is bad. and we appreciate that," he said. M-43 was closed from Sprague Road to the M-43/M-89 intersection north of Rich­ land. Kik said, due to snow cover making the highway a virtual one-lane road and whiteout conditions through quarter-mile Right to Life reset* memorial service Lakewood Area Right to Life will have a memorial service at 3 p.m. Sun­ day. Jan. 26. for all the unborn who have been aborted. The service will be held al Lakewood High School. 7223 Velte Road. Lake Odessa. Speaker will be Faye McCluskey, di­ rector of the Lakeshore Pregnancy Cen­ ter The service has been rescheduled from Jan. 19. when it was called off because of bad weather. The public is invited. « notpice to oner gnot recovery series Barry Community Hospice will offer a five-weck grief recovery class begin­ ning Monday. Feb. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hastings office. 450 Meadow Run, Suite 200, Hastings. Grief recovery combines learning about the grief process with a chance to talk with others who have lost loved ones. The senes is offered as a community service by Barry Community Hospice. There is no charge for this educational program, but donations are accepted. For further information or to register, call the Hospice office at 948-8452. Showcase to have bluegrass music Bluegrass music, featuring Overdrive and The Rangers, will be on tap at 6:30 tonight at the Musicians Showcase al Arby's Hastings. Overdrive, from the Grand Rapids area, is making its Showcase debut, though all four members have played previously, cither solo or with other groups, al Arby's. The group includes Kevin Gaugier on guitar, Tim Scheerhom on resonator guitar Lare Williams on bass and Steve Boling on banjo. The Rangers arc veterans of the Showcase. Summerfest. Festival in Grand Rapids and numerous concerts. Their members include Mark Smith and Joe. Jim and Dan Hooker. Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. Red Cross name* Volunteer off Year Jackie Regis, chairwoman of the Del­ ton blood program, has been honored by the Barry County chapter of the Ameri­ can Red Cross as lhe first recipient of the "Volunteer of the Year" award. Regis organized lhe county's first bone marrow test drive, to benefit Wendy Dilworth of Richland, and she held a second one this year for Larry Ward of Battle Creek. To date, she has raised about $6,400 to pay for testing about 300 people, who now are on the National Bone Marrow Registry. Barry County Red Cross Director Karen Despres said. "Jackie is probably the most caring and giving person I have ever known." Regis also continues chair the funeral luncheons al St. Ambrose Church in Delton, the anniversary celebration, church dances and numerous other func­ tions. She and husband John have five chil­ dren stretches. Neil said the decision was made between lhe State Police and the Michigan Department of Transportation. "Other than that, 1 think people were pretty common sense about the weather.” said Neil. "From what I can tell. Barry County residents are very familiar with bad driving conditions." "Luckily it didn't get as bad as was pre­ dicted," said Barry County Undcrshcriff Don Ford. He described the volume of complaints handled by lhe Sheriffs Department as "extremely quiet." Kelly Chapman of Barry County was named runner-up In the Young Fanner Discussion Meet at the annual Michigan Farm Bureau meeting last month. She is sown here accepting the award from Michigan Farm Bureau President Jack Laurie (right). “...I think people were pretty common sense about the weather. From what I can tell, Barry County residents are very familiar with bad driving conditions." Ford said lhe department was also able to borrow four-wheel drive vehicles from the Hastings Chrysler, Bill Seif and Blakenstein dealerships that were used on the department's second and third shifts. He said the vehicles were borrowed in case deputies had to handle complaints on back roads but, "we could still get our patrol cars out on the main roads." He said the department also had a snowmobile on call from MC Supply. "I can't say enough good about lhe dealers in town." said Ford. "Wc call them up and they say ’we've got three sitting here on lhe lot. Just come down and pick out which one you want.' Theyrj-Super, feupcr cooperative." Hastings Policcxhicf Jerry Sarver said lhe department had a similar experience to the previous week's snowfall, with complaints generally down from normal. He said the de­ partment did lose its parking enforcement because lhe parking enforcement officer was stuck at home, and also had to leave department cars running to avoid "having to take five minutes before going to a complaint to clear snow off the car," but "other than that our people skated through pretty easily." Sarver said the department also made use of stocking caps purchased last year to deal with windchills and other extreme conditions outside in the event officers had to be outside for long periods. "I think the city trucks did an excellent job" keeping streets clear, he said. "It was pretty much business as usual." Members of the Barry County Farm Bureau who served as delegates at the annual meeting of the Michigan Farm Bureau last month in Traverse City were . (front, from left) Nancy Guthne. Sandra Bruce, (back) Thomas Guthrie III, Thomas Guthrie. James Bruce and Tom Wing. Barry County well represented at State Farm Bureau meeting More than I.(XX) Michigan farmers, some from Barry County, met in Traverse City last month for the Michigan Farm Bureau’s 77th annual meeting. Michigan Fatm Bureau President Jack Lauric, a Tuscola County dairy farmer, presided over the sessions, which were held over three days. Delegates representing each county dis­ cussed and voted on 167 policy resolutions developed from more than 850 recommenda­ tions submitted by county Farm Bureau groups. The policies approved by delegates will guide the activities of the organization through the next year. The policies included wildlife crop dam­ age. a stale gas tax increase federal milk marketing orders. Farmers attending the annual meeting also were able to explore issues such as aban­ doned railroad beds and milk marketing or­ ders during educational sessions. Several award winners were named at the meeting. Bay City Times reporter Karl Al­ brecht received the Agricultural Communica­ tor of the Year award and Capac agriscience teacher Jim Standcrfcr accepted the Educator of the Year award. Dr. Robert Gast and Dr. Jake Ferris, both of Michigan State Univer­ sity, earned Distinguished Service to AgrF culture awards. Thirty-seven young fanners competed for the slate Discussion Meet title. Kelly Chapman of Barry County was runner-up; Twelve others vied for the Young Farmer Achievement, Outstanding Young AgricuK tural Leader and Outstanding Young Farm’ Employee awards. More than 80 promotion and education, volunteers appeared al third- and fourth-grade cl 'ssrooms in the Traverse City school dis< trict to present lessons about agriculture.' About 1.700 students learned about inte­ grated pest management and the food and fiber system. The Michigan Farm Bureau is the largest farm organization in the stale, with nearly 150.000 farm and non-farm member fami­ lies. County Board next Tuesday to vote on having retreat by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Members of Barry County Board of Commissioners are planning to leave their familiar surroundings for a day-long retreat so they can get a fresh perspective on issues and goals to plan a "road map" for the coun­ ty’s future. The date, lime and place for the retreat arc expected to be finalized at the board's Jan. 28 meeting. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey pro­ posed the idea for a retreat to be held at a lo­ cation outside the county, perhaps next month. The retreat would be a public meet­ ing, with the time and place posted and ad­ vertised, he said. Bailey said Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) officials recommend re­ treats for county commissioners so they can focus on issues facing them and learn more about each commissioner's personal views pertaining to expectations, possible changes, new programs, etc. "As it was recommended to us (by the MAC), the benefit is to try to get away, rather than try to do it locally. I would say we should look to going out of town." Bai­ ley said. ’“I feel this is long overdue. I commend you for bringing this up." Commissioner Emmet Herrington responded. "1 think we’ve got to have a road map for where we are go­ ing. Wc don't have (one) up lo this time. I hope we could do this and be honest with each other. Il’s the only way a meeting like that can function and be of any value." "Right." Bailey said. "We don’t have to do it in anger or any­ thing else." Herrington added. "I think you’ve goi to be honest with your fellow commissioners. If you don't like what I’m doing say so. and I'm going to tell you the same thing." With that philosophy, "wc can work to­ gether. Wc can't with I «dden agendas." Her­ rington said. "I agree there needs to be honesty in what's being done, but wc want this to be a positive session." Bailey said, without nega­ tive comments. "I want it to be something positive for Barry County." ”1 think one of the basic purposes of this is to look down the road for tomorrow, for planning purposes." Herrington said. "Every organization of every kind docs this.” Commissioner Tim Burd said he didn't un­ derstand the concept for holding lhe retreat off-silc. "I don't like having an open meeting for Barry County government outside of Barry County." Burd said. He said he didn't like the idea that citizens would have to travel a distance if they wanted to attend the meeting. "Il would not be a decision-making meet­ ing." Commissioner Lew Newman said. Commissioner Robert Wenger defined lhe retreat's purpose as a "think tank” meeting, a chance to look al Barry County 'from lhe outside in. instead of the inside, out.” "Sometimes we can't sec lhe trees because of the forest." Wenger said. He prefers a location that doesn’t involve much travel lime so that more lime would be available for the retreat. He suggested the possibility of finding a localion.other than the Courthouse, in the county Bailey suggested that the location could be in one of the nearby metropolitan areas, about an hour's driving lime away "to gel us all on neutral ground I feel that's impor­ tant " County Administrator Michael Brown said an appropriate amount of time for the retreat would be from about 9 am. to 3 or 4 p m with a lunch break included "Getting off-site is very important...to Jook at the whole picture" and gel to know each other. Brown said, noting that those as­ pects are ingredients of a successful retreat. Brown also suggested having a profes­ sional. impartial facilitator conduct the meeting. Wenger suggested several ways to obtain a facilitator, including going through MAC or . Lynn Harvey at Michigan State University. Bailey asked commissioners lo turn in written suggestions by today for agenda items for the retreat, ideas for a facilitator and recommendations for the retreat's loca­ tion. He hopes a significant amount of time on. the retreat agenda can be devoted to discuss future economic development and the county Community Audit Team (CAT) report. "When the retreat is over, there should be five or six goals that the board would want to have.” Brown said. In other business, lhe county board voted . 7-1 to authorize changes in lhe board by­ laws to accommodate the reduction of board committees from seven to five and to reflect the appropriate committee name changes. Commissioner Herrington cast the only ’no’ vote. Earlier this month the board approved the reduction in committees. Bailey also made two minor changes to the new committee structure. He said Com­ missioner Burd's name was inadvertently added to serve as one of the board s rcprescntatives on the Commission on Aging Board. Consequently, he removed Burd's name and said that Wenger and Herrington were the only commissioners he intended to appoint lo that board. Bailey also switched Wenger from the Fa­ cilities and Property Committee to the Cen­ tral Services Committee �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 23, 1997 — Page 3 TV's Gerry Barnaby takes a “PLUNGE” Below: Barnaby tells crowd: ■Remember to jump in. It's too shallow to dive.' Above: Barnaby dives in. Right: Barnaby tells camera crew: *1 like the part where you get out the best." ...to preview Bathing beauties withstood freezing temperatures Tuesday to hold a small ‘pre­ quel* to Saturday's Winterfest activities. The women and children modeled Sea Shanty swimwear, which will be featured at a fashion show Saturday. The Tuesday event was held to promote Winterfest, and brought out area media types like TV8's Gerry Barnaby, who is pictured at right participating in a Polar Bear Dip. WINTERFEST Judicial system more efficient, judge says Pilot county courts project is saving money by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor If former British Prime Minister William E. Gladstone were alive today, he probably would be pleased with the court reform taking place in Barry County. Gladstone once said about a century ago that "Justice delayed is justice denied ." If that's true, justice prevails here because court delays are a thing of the past in the county. That’s one of the dramatic results of the recent local court changes The initial effort by county judges James H. Fisher. Richard H. Shaw and Gary R. Holman and the court administrators and employees of Circuit. District and Juvcnile/Probatc to promote cooperation and efficiency in court operations has eliminated court case backlogs. Now "all cases in all the courts arc heard in a timely and rapid manner, allowing the litigants a resolution of their cases without undue delay." Chief Judge Fisher told lhe County Board of Commissioners Iasi week. Judges arc involved in sharing caseloads and they, their employees and other county personnel devote considerable time o strategic planning. The change is a result of Barry being one of six counties selected by the Michigan Supreme Court to be involved in an innovative, court reform demonstration project. "We've been very involved in that for the last year or year and a half." Fisher said. "We've eliminated totally the backlog of cases which existed in circuit court We used lo have a lot of cases over two years old. a lot of felony cases over six months old. As of right now. I don't believe there arc any civil cases more than two years old. There arc no felony cases more than six months old. There arc very few counties in the state that can say that." Fisher said. Ninety-five percent of Barry's felony cases involve a guilty plea as opposed to a trial, he said. The typical time from beginning lo end used to be three i.ionths or more Now those cases arc completed in about four to six weeks. That means that inmates arc housed in the county jail for fewer days while they wait to be sent to prison This has had some, I think, very positive effects." Fisher said, "We've been able to impose jail sentences in more drunk driving cases because wc now have the space available to house them." Fisher said. "The Sheriffs Department is spending less time transporting prisoner, and they've been able lo increase their road patrol. We've eliminated the emergency early release of prisoners from the jail due to (previous) overcrowding, which used to be a routine practice." Fisher said. The backlog of civil cases was extremelyclogged before the new system. Some cases awaited trial for five, six or seven years and there were constantly IO to 20 cases that were more than two years old. Now there arc none. The impact on the local court demonstration project has been dramatic in providing financial benefits to the county. A grant of $126,260 was packaged with being selected for the demonstration project by the state Supreme Court, and an additional $1.61.346 grant has hcen approved for this year. Those grants have enabled lhe county to purchase a $200,000 state-of-thc an Management Information System, which is expected lo be completed in several months. Fisher said. The first phase was purchasing lhe new AS400 (mainframe) system. The second phase will be acquiring new personal computers and a local area network. Fisher said the system is essential to the local court reform project and has saved the county $40,000 it would have had lo spend lo replace some existing computer equipment He called lhe Management Information System an exciting system “and I'm anxious lo get it going." Benefits will include the capability of sending E-mail send to other courts in the slate and the State Court Administrator's Office. The grant money also paid for an optical cable between Courthouse and Courts & Law Building, which lays the groundwork for enhanced communication with other departments, he said. Other savings produced by the local court reform include: • Reducing lhe cost of visiting judges, who were formerly routinely used to help handle the circuit court docket. Now visiting judges are rarely used, only when all three judges have a conflict of interest. "This has saved the county $20,000 to $30,000 a year in 1996 and 1997." Fisher said. • Contracting for indigent legal services on a Hat fee rather than an hourly basis has saved circuit and district courts at least $40,000 a year, a 27 percent reduction in costs. • Using a common jury pool, rather than have three separate ones, has saved $16,584, reducing costs by 56 percent, he said. The number of required jurors in lhe pool has been reduced by 1.500. • Costs of Circuit Court appeals have been reduced by 67 percent, resulting in an annual savings of $24,000 in attorney fees and transcript costs. • Lowering the costs of court reporters, by sharing available ones rather than hmng outside coun reporters. That savings is estimated at $2,000 lo $4,000 per year. • In the past 24 months, overall court revenues arc on the upswing. District Court revenues have increased by more than $145,000 (38 percent) ; and Circuit Court revenues have climbed by more than 102 percent, with an extra $71,000. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey praised the courts' savings to the county, calling the amount "tremendous" and "greatly appreciated. "There are other counties out there that want to know if they can have our judges," Bailey said. Caseloads have risen substantially in all of the county’s courts. Juvenile/Family Court's caseload is up 43 percent; District Court’s has climbed 23 percent and Circuit is up 22 percent. "There's a bulge of young people coming through the system now." Fisher said. "They arc now hitting juvenile court. The juvenile court caseload is really skyrocketing. Unfortunately, that’s a trend that is probably going to continue...Probably what's going lo happen, based on what I’ve read...is we're going to see that reflected in the felony case load in a few years. It is a problem. Wc just have to make sure that wc arc in a position to deal with it...Wc'rc searching for the answers." "None of us have increased our staff to See COURTS, cont. page 14 Athletes’ fighting prohibited by Delton School Board by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Delton School Board last week approved an addition to lhe 1996-97 Athletic Handbook which prohibits fighting by Delton athletes during or after an athletic contest. The new rules say athletes who participate in fights during an athletic contest will be prohibited from playing the remainder of the game, and barred from the next game being played. If the fighting occurs after an athletic contest, the athlete will be prohibited from playing in the next two games, according to the new rules. If there arc no games left in the season, the penalties will be earned over into the next season. School Superintendent Dean McBeth said the addition to the handb<x>k was prompted in part by an incident last year involving a Delton soccer team and its opposing team Also at the meeting, the board accepted lhe resignation of Elementary School Principal tyanlynn Baker. McBeth said Baker has been a teacher and adminstrator in the Delton distnct for 20 years. McBeth said Baker is "very well respected" "She's been a very competent professional." he said. "She's meant a lot to this district through the years " Also last week. McBeth informed board members that the district may have to hold classes for Delton pre-primary impaired special education students in Delton. The pre-primary impaired program, which now is managed by the Barry Intermediate School District, is housed in Hastings, and Delton students must travel to Hastings to attend be able to tell parents their child needs to see a doctor or needs a particular medication. The board was also presented with a new technology use policy, which stales that "users arc responsible for use of technology in the School only to facilitate learning and lo enhance educational information the program. However. McBeth said, the growing number of Delton students enrolled in the program may force the district to find space to hold classes for lhe Delton students. McBeth said there arc 10 Delton students enrolled in the program this year, compared to seven last year and three the year before. The pre-pnmary program is for children 5 years old and younger McBeth said he is discussing the matter with B1SD and Hastings school district officials. Also last week, tire board approved a new policy that prohibits staff members from making medical diagnoses and giving medical referrals Staff members would not stales. Also presented to the board was a software policy that stales, "The school district licenses the use of computer software from a variety of outside companies. Wc do not own this software, and unless authorized by the software developer, wc don't have the right to reproduce it. so we don't condone the illegal duplication of software for any I exchange." Those who misuse equipment such as computers will have to pay for any damages sustained by the equipment, the policy purpose." Both policies will be considered for adoption by lhe board at a later dale. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 23. 1997 LETTERS.,.trim cur readers Voter identification an insult to democracy Dear editor: Well, it looks like Governor John Engler has or uill act to protect Michigan's citizens against themsehes If he hasn't alrcad). it sounds like Engler us ill sign legislation forcing us to produce photo ID to vote Voters uill he going to their neighborhood polling place and producing voter IDs for their neighbors working there While Minnesotans can drive up to their polling place and vote without having to pre­ register Oregonians can vote by mail and I ve heard no cries of voter fraud Yet. Michigan citizens cannot be trusted to vote without photo ID? A major state newspaper has a weekly poll in which they ask readers about a certain issue This past week it was photo ID for voting. Amazingly, six of eleven respondents thought it was a good idea How easily Americans can be talked into giving up their liberty'’ It is an insult to the in­ tegrity of every American to mandate voter photo ID After Congress gave us motor voter registration. Engler would offset that with photo ID In an unrelated matter. I understand that I may have mistaken the United States, for Russia as a result of a statement that I made at the Democrats' First Friday session No. I didn't make that mistake We have capitalist system as compared to communism Under capitalism, without regulation and without ad­ dressing certain social concerns. (Social Security. Medicare, welfare, disaster aid. anti-trust, etc.), you will end up with monopo­ ly. (supposedly illegal) Commerce Dept, statistics tell us 5 percent or less of the nation's population control 80 percent of the nation's wealth. How did that come about? It happened because 12 years of Republican administrations spent 4 trillion billion dollars mon. '.han they took in. Don't respond that it was a Democrat Congress, because Congress in a bi-partisan fashion regularly appropriated less than the Republican Presidents had asked for. The 54 trillion, incidentally, went to that wealthy 5 percent. Those administrations, and to only a slight­ ly lesser extent, the present administration have totally ignored our anti-trust laws. This has allowed a corporate concentration never envisioned, even by the authors of anti-trust This has conferred so much political and economic power to our corporate system, much of it multi-national, that to all ap­ pearances they can buy tremendous influence in Washington. This influence then buys tax loopholes worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Of course, the wealthy should be taxed more. As to Russia: The Russian government owned and controlled their industrial system and a network of agricultural communes If our government doesn't enact realistic campaign finance reform in the near future, (the only way government will be returned to the people), you may soon wonder what's the difference. On the one hand, you had government-owned industry and agriculture with most of the population low wage urban workers and rural peasants. On the other hand, we have great corporate control of government and corporate controlled in­ dustrialized agriculture. Take your pick. Car) Mcllvain Hastings America has turned away from God’s Word To the editor: I don't claim lo be a prophet, but there comes a time when the Word of God be­ comes such a fire in me lhav I have to speak out on what I sec and hear Call it a lellow man's message, or what­ ever you will, bui I want my fellow neigh­ bor to hear what God has put in my heart concerning this nation Any Bible student can understand how God intends lo deal w ith America, or any other nation, by studying history and the patterns of God's working in the Old Testament. Wc can know the future by studying the past. Sodom and Gomorrah was turned into ashes after God condemned them with an overthrow, making them an example unto those that alter should live ungodly. Where are those w ho gneve for America? Who arc broken over the sins of God's church and our nation * America is under siege by an army of abortionists, pornographers, drug pushers and murderers of the elderly, assisted in sui­ cide. What kind of disease has blinded our nation that the president could veto a bill outlawing doctors from sucking out the brains of babies just weeks before they're bom? Even now. in New York City, fund-rais­ ing for AIDS research consists of all-night dancing and drinking parties, with free drinks and skeletal men looking like death dancing the night away. They're dying of the disease, but they go on partying and dancing and drinking. What if the flesh-eating illness called Ebola strikes America? Il such an outbreak Wage increases should be opposed To the editor: With regard to the suggested pay raises for various clected/appointcd personnel in the ci­ ty of Hastings. 1 am outraged! When City Manager Howard Penrod sug­ gests the old reason of higher salaries to keep g«xid people in their present positions. I am disgusted Most people leave a position of employment for personal reasons. Some who came to Hastings reflect this fact. Others want a career change, even if it means a wage loss for the opportunity to work at some new challenge. A minority change jobs for a wage increase mostly in the private sector and then in technical fields where demand exceeds supply Most folks do not uproot home and family to pursue a salary increase in another com­ munity ; it is simply too difficult. Hastings is a small city of under 7.000 peo­ ple We can not afford to pay salaries com­ parable lo Battle Creek. Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids communities. The city manager's argument does not wash. It took the people of this fine state 20 years to realize that this strategy. as practiced by the Michigan Education Association was turning our school system into a bloated monster, with near insatiable appetite All in the name of parity? Hogwash! In summary, dear council members. I hope you will vehemently oppose these irrational wage increases. Remember, the city manager is here to serve and recommend to you. not to dictate to you. Bill McMacken Hastings were to happen today, do you think our na­ tion would turn lo God? Would we wake up and repent? Would the ungodly cry out for mercy and healing? No. 1 feel Americans would be swamped with what they're doing, including the most wild, unbelievable orgies and parties in the history of our nation. It has been the history of every nation that turned from God. as wc have. This is something I know is true as I read God’s Word We must wake up and honor God and not push Him out of lhe picture God has spo­ ken lo me and the fact is that Americans trust more in our military might and leaders than in Almighty God. America has stuck up its nose at God. Why would God want me lo speak such gloomy words? Well, lo awaken us lo lhe shortness of time and to remind us of Jesus' words in Luke 21:34. "Take heed to your­ selves. lest at any time your hearts be over­ charged with surfeiting and drunkenness and cares of this life, and so that day comes upon you unaware..." Let's take time to pray and weep for Amer­ ica and our leaders before it’s too late. Terry L. Pinks . Adrian Temporary Correctional Facility Adrian OfA. -A jUeliest: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Keeping your resolutions Here we arc three weeks into the new year and I wonder: How arc you doing with your new year’s resolutions.’ If you are like me you probably have a fair­ ly cynical view of new year’s resolutions. My amtudc usually goes something like this: ’’Why bother — I’ll break them all within a week anyway?” Pretty self-defeating think­ ing. right? No wonder so many of us fail to make good on our resolutions. Despite my admission that 1 often fail to keep my own resolutions. I want to make a strong pitch in support of the idea of resolu­ tions. Resolutions arc a good thing. I like to think of them as goals. Wc all need to set goals in order to keep ourselves focused and directed. We all need goals that wc work toward and which guide our behavior. Other­ wise. we can easily begin to feel that we are in a rut. We may end up discouraged, disgruntl­ ed. and even depressed. We begin wasting time and often fall in to an unmotivated state. In my clinical practice. I observe that many struggling with depression arc struggling with a loss of direction and motivation. Those who arc depressed also struggle with hopelessness and a strong sense that even if they can set a goal and begin working toward it that it won’t make a difference. The same pessimism that I referred lo earlier ("Why bother?”) marks she thinking of depressed people Many of us have a twisted view of motiva­ tions. How many times haven’t you said to yourself. “I’ll start working on . when I feel motivated.” Think about thi< for a minute. How often do you really feel motivated prior to sterling a task. For many of us. waiting for the feeling of motivation (we may call this inspiration) allows us a handy excuse to procrastinate. A more accurate view is that motivation follows action. Have you ever found yourself finally starting a dreaded task, only to find yourself unable to stop? Action usually rein­ forces further action which is why it is helpful to break our tasks and goals into smaller steps. Taking the first small step will most likely stimulate continued action. This applies to almost any task — from dieting to exercising to cleaning the house to studying to paying the bills. If you have found yourself breaking your new year resolutions, ask yourself. "Have I even started?” If not. there is no time like the present. You may also need to look al how reasonable or realistic your resolutions arc. Often our goals are so lofty and high that we set ourselves up to fail. Keep your goals small, measurable, specific, and realistic. Is it realistic to think that you can drop 50 pounds by March? Not! Is it realistic that you can lose one to two pounds per week with diet and moderate exercise? Sure is! So go for it! And if you get off track, don’t give into: "See. I knew I wouldn’t do it anyway." Before this month ends 1 want to encourage you to think about where you want to be — in your relationships with family and friends, in your work life; and in your spiritual life. What is important to you? What action do you need to take to get yourself there? And once you’ve done this: Go for it! It’s never too late for a new year's resolution. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spancer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. RkSt Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and lhe lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, distnct representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds ot Hope Township and a tiny portion ot Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. . State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48C09. phone (517) 373-0842. -Mire HastingsBaNNER Deixtlcd to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Public Opinion^ What are the biggest challenge*? President Bill Clinton was sworn in Monday for lhe last four-year presidential tern of the 20tb century. What do you think will be lhe presideM's biggest challenges as be ’ , begins h.s second term? Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A D-vtstcn c» J-Ad G'aphcs inc ’952N Broadway Hastmgs. 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Our tax paying "Keeping lhe Democrats in dollars are at work for people office, which usually is their other than us." No. I priority." "Welfare. More people . should try to work raShar than; sit around.' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 23, 1997 — Page 5 LETTERS from our readers Mill’s Landing adds lobby, eating area We must change campaign financing Dear editor: This is chapter two of my November letter to lhe editor on campaign finance reform, in which I pointed out that, because of the huge ■mounts of special interest money donated to both the Republicans and Democrats. Con­ gress is now representing these special in­ terests rather than the people I also mentioned that the biggest portion of this money went to the Republicans because big business supports the Republicans and blue collar workers support the Democrats However, a lot of special interest money also went to Democratic candidates. We really need campaign finance reform. I'll give you a few examples of how special interest money influences the way Congress votes on how it spends taxpayers' money: • Since 1986. over $50 billion has been given to privately owned California wineries to promote their wines oversees. • $3.3 billion has been spent in just five yean to build roads so that big timber com­ panies like Weyerhauser and Georgia Pacific can harvest timber that was practically given to them on government owned land. • $715 million funds the Small Business Administration each year, intended to be spent to help small businesses get started Fewer than one half of one percent of these dollars ever reaches small business. Il goes to big business • $6.2 billion a year is given to such cor­ porate giants as McDonalds. Pillsbury. Con Agra and Tyson foods to promote their products. • Federal subsidies and tax breaks for Archei Daniels Midlands Corporation costs tax­ payers S3.2 million a year. These are a few examples of corporate welfare that cost taxpayers S265 billion over five years. While Congress is arguing about which programs to cut that help children, welfare recipients, education and the environ­ ment in order to balance the budget, they never mention cutting out corporate welfare. That would balance the budget quickly without hurting needy people. Congress doesn't cut out corporate welfare because that is where the campaign money comes from Now is the time to do something about cam­ paign finance reform because the misuse of funds was so obvious in the last election by both parties President Clinton and some lawmakers from each party sec the need lo do something about it now. Those interested in seeing something done should let their Con­ gressman and two Senators know how they feel about it. Their names and addresses are furnished by the paper on this page James Pino Nashville Those visiting Mill's Landing for break­ fast, lunch or dinner will have first class ac­ commodations should they have to wait to be sealed. The restaurant recently added a lobby area which features a place to hang up coats and several places to sit. The restaurant also added an additional din­ ing area next to the lobby, which gives the eatery 16 addi». mal seats ■ A new basement was also added underneath the 438-souare-fool addition, which will give the restaurant additional storage space. Roland Curtiss, who along with his wife. Jan. owns Mill's Landing, said he had the addition built because "we had no room for people to wail when we were busy." and be­ cause the business is growing. Weekends are usually the busiest time for the steak and seafood restaurant, which the Curtisses acquired five years ago. The restaurant closed during the Christmas holidays for the renovation project and re­ opened Jan. 3. The restaurant opens at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. It's open un­ til 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, until 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and until noon on Sunday. Road Commission always cries for money To the editor: Isn't it a great feeling not to have a Jack Kineman telling you there will be no snow removal if there's no money and they need a big tax increase on gasoline? They're crying all the time. Kineman was here way too long! First time he was hired and the last. He's training the next engineer-manager to be in charge. One more year at $80,000 or more down the drain on wages and benefits for him. Let his replacement learn on the job. Why poison his mind? The replacement could learn a lot from the Supt of Roads Tom Chaffee. I'm impressed with the way he handles the dam at Algonquin Lake and the snow When there is enough snow... plow! Call Tom Chaffee and tell him •how you appreciate it. ; Does anyone remember the snow we had in ; December 1951? Two weeks of it. I had a Pet ;Milk route and it was rough. Vem DeMon ; was welding chains every day for me. This is ;nothing in comparison. The ranks of those •milk haulers sure have thinned out also. • Robert Russell went out in a blaze of glory. •Wonder is maybe there should have been a •payback through the years. What about the I other two? I don't put them on any pedestal. ; We do need to elect the Road Commis; sioners In fact, we could get along without all Jof them. There are a lot of so called social ; groups paid for by the people of Barry County 1 that could be eliminated. Talk about leeches | — we have them. A Republican county run by ;the Democrats ; James Pino says Clinton’s tax hike was on only the top I percent of wage earners. I'll tell you most everyone was taxed. You don't even ; know if you are paying more gas tax. His rose | colored glasses sure let him down. Estate taxes and capital gains taxes have smothered growth. There has just been the biggest gain in six years in consumers prices. Rose colored glasses cover up inflation, too. Pino mentions campaign finance reform. Let me tell you the Republicans have never had all lhe slime in the White House as we do now. Never had to return millions to Asian countries or tc the drug dealers from the South The National Park Service paid $800,015 for a $150 vacuum sweeper. $700,035 for a $350 dishwasher and $79 million for a $793 radio. You bet — ran by the Democrats. The Chinese threatened to nuke Los Angeles. What did Clinton do? He gave them more of our technology — Good 'ol boys! You can hold his hand if war does come again. Does Pino know where the head atheist of the country has disappeared to with a half million dollars? She was from Texas. I had this all written when the Jan 16 Ban­ ner came, and lo and behold, my day was shattered. Kineman came right out with lhe coat of snow removal and said the money will ran out. Who hired this defeatist? What about all the raises in the city? When are these people like Penrod going to forget comparing other cities wages to Hastings? You bet Hastings gets theirs — then the neighbor cities get theirs and back to Penrod; going through the same motions. Why not eliminate a few jobs to keep money and tax the same? Big increase for sewer, etc. Something for the true fanner. MSU ssyi it can get sand out of cow manure. 1 think that's good. Myself. I fret and stew more about the lead. Donald W. Johnson Middleville Communication from Congressman ' NICK SMITH J i Capital gains... Too often, the capital gains tax is a tax ! simply on inflation. Inflation raises the I nominal value of homes, stocks and other proI perry taxed as capital but doesn't create any ! real wealth for the owner. During last year's • campaign, both President Clinton and j challenger Bob Dole promised capital gains [tax relief. Last week. I introduced legislation is the House of Representatives to implement those pledges and grant tax relief to working families. My bill would exempt the first $500,000 in capita) gains on the sale of a residence or farm. Its passage would not solve every problem with capital gams taxes but it would be a good start ’ Those who supported the high capital gains taxes established in the 1986 lax reform bill argued that the tax would only "soak the rich." But. in fact, more than half of tax­ payers reporting capital gams have adjusted gross incomes of under $50,000. The capital gains tax increase hurts lhe middle class and has failed lo raise the predicted tax revenues for government Government figures show that financial disincentives created by capital gains taxes have not only discouraged invest­ ment but also discourage the sale of homes, farms and other capital investment. In fact, the government collected less capital gams tax reveaoes in 1993 at a 28 percent rate than in any year between 1982 and 1985 when the rate was 20 percent. ' In addition, high capital gains tax rales trap capital in less attractive investments, reducing available capital for business startups and new technologies This is capital that small business and entrepreneurial ventures need to grow and create jobs Between 1982 and 1986 capital gains tax rates were only 20 percent. During the same time period, new business startups grew 4.4 percent per year. Since 1987, the year capital gams were raised to 28 percent, new business startups have decreased to only 0.1 percent per year. New. smaller businesses have provided nearly two thirds of all new jobs over the las. three decades When high capital gains taxes constrain business formation, the real victims are job seekers in particular and the economy in general. Since the beginning of the current expansion in April 1991. employment has grown al only half lhe rate in previous economic recoveries. The high capital gains tax rate is part of the problem Our tax code penalizes investment and sav­ ings more than any of the other industrialized (G-7) countries. I would actually prefer a repeal of capital gains taxes — a move that a number of our Internationa! competitors such as Germany and Japan have already made. It is important, however, that we start reducing the capital gains tax while the opportunity ex­ ists. Capital gains tax relief would not only br­ ing in additional revenues in the short ran. but unfreeze assets, stimulate investment, and lead to more jobs. Tax help available to senior citizens Roland Curtiss stands in the new lobby of his Hastings restaurant, Mill's Landing. A n additional eating area was also part ol a 438-square-foot addition. Free tax assistance will be offered to middle and low income taxpayers ages 60 and older starting later this month at three locations in Barry County. FINANCIAL The programs, sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Ser­ vice, will be held weekly from the last week of January through the middle of April or as long as requests for help warrant them AARP volunteers, who arc trained to complete basic income tax forms, will be on hand to answer questions. Taxpayers arc urged to bring copies of their 1995 returns, as well as information about 1996 taxable income and deductions. If eligible for any Michigan tax credits, taxpayers also should bring information about amounts paid in 1996 for property taxes or rent, heating costs and prescriptions and drags together with the 1996 form SSA1099 — Social Security benefit 'tatement. The assistance will be available: • Tuesdays, starting Jan. 28. from 11 a m. to 1:30 p.m.. at thc’VFW Hall in Mid­ dleville. Call the Middleville Village offices at 795-3385 for appointment. • Wednesdays, starting Jan. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., al Hidden Valley Estates in Hastings. No appointment is FOCUSg furnished^ Mart D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones A k_______________________________ _____________ 'JF /I ’1 Don’t pay taxes on money ■H| | you don’t use today Would you rent a house and not live in it? Would you subscribe to cable television and never turn on the TV? Ul course not. Yet many people continue to pay taxes on money they don't currently use. Many people have money socked away in conventional savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs) earning regular interest left to compound. That’s good, except that at the end of the year, taxes are due on that unused interest. Even mutual fund shareholders who reinvest dividends are faced with tax liabilities at year-end. Like it or not. that’s paying taxes on something you probably don't plan to use until the future. Rather than paying taxes on unused earn­ ings. you could let some of your money work for you tax-deferred until you decide to use it. A variable annuity, offered by most major in­ surance companies and mutual funds, lets you do just that. Variable annuities may be a reasonable place for part of your money. Most variable annuities offer a variety of mutual funds within an insurance contract. Mutual fund managers invest the money, and the insurance company provides the guarantees and tax deferral. To see the difference tax deferral can make, let’s look at two hypothetical $100,000 in­ vestments with an average annual growth rate of 10 percent over 10 years. (A reasonable rale, considering that the average annual return for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index from 1926 through 1995 was 10.5 percent). A $100,000 taxable investment would have compounded to $188,689. assuming the in­ vestor was in the 36 percent federal tax bracket. A tax-deferred investment, however, would have grown to $268,506. That's a difference of nearly $80,000 in only 10 years — more than $600 a month! Dv.ing that 10 years, the money you otherwise- would have used to pay taxes was allowed to grow tax-deferred. And when you withdraw your money, you pay taxes only on what you take out. In evaluating variable annuities, look at several to examine their performance history. Remember, past performance dues not guarantee future results, but it can indicate how successful the money managers have been. Like any investment, variable annuities have their pros and cons. The good news is that they shelter income and growth, and offer certain guarantees. The bad news is that there are withdrawal penalties prior to age 59V5 — similar to an individual retirement account Before you invest in any variable annuity, understand your contract. Scrutinize the in­ surance company's rating and dependability. Know the investment manager, and ask for performance figures A variable annuity is not an investment cure-all. But it may be a reasonable alter­ native to taxable investments. WE MAKE SMALL BANKS A BIG BUSINESS! MH iMCOCk BeHOMl B«k RhM The John Hancock Regional Bank Fund seeks to recognize investment opportunities that exist in the regional banking industry, and to specialize in uncovering them. By investing in a diversified portfolio of regional bank stocks, as well as other financial institutions, the Fund seeks superior return potential from an industry that continues to be poised for growth. Its timely advantages are: ✓ Growth opportunities in attractively valued bank stocks. ✓ A chance to benefit from the increased merger activity that has led to the appreciation of many regional bank stocks. Sector investing entails certain risks as outlined in the prospectus and is suitable only as part of a well-diversified investment portfolio. | | Regional Bank Fund A Shame* m SAP .VT0 ZU&k YtXrd TW John Hancock mutual funds arr available through Name Nelson E Walters, Second Vice Address Telephone Ml 49058 12/31/« like a free prospectus containing complete information on John Hancock Regional Bank Fund, including charges and expenses I will read it carefully before I invest or send money. Day ( ) Evening ( E.O.E. SiK zim Kvceagf Annual Returns at NAV through 12/31' % City State Zip Code 2700 Nashville Road, Hasting 2LM% nMX Average Annual lota) Return* a* •795JOX erpmenit the total orandafirv rrtum of the Clott B diam Of the Fund bated on change m net met value Kith oil distnbuhont retweeted. from the Fund't inception KWZB5 through 12/31/96 "Average monad tola! return include remreetment of ad dutnbidume end reflect a maximum tntnal tala charge of 51. for Cota A dura and the atiumcd deferred «/<-» charge for Cleat B eham (5% maximum declining to 0% a/trr au yaervL Inratorr thotdd bear tn mind that mreftment return! and principal nahte nil/ fluctuate tn mponte to market condtlumt to that thorn, tchen told, may be north more ar left than their original cart The S&P 500 it an unmanagrd index NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS rir ■ ■ — First and second shifts, varied hours available. If not already certified: 'Qidrnapple ^Manor 9544. • Thursdays, starting Jan 30. from 8:30 a.m. lo 12:30 p.m.. al the Barry County Commission on Aging in Hastings. Call 948-4856 for an appointment ■ CENAs Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and slate certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in lhe nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6 68 per hour. Classes start Feb. 12 and end Feb. 26. The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM If you are Interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapp'e Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM. Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before Feb. 10. 1997. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calls, please. necessary. • Wednesdays, starting Jan. 29. from I to 4 p.m., at the Castleton Township Hall, Nashville. Appointments can be made by calling the Nashville Village office at 852­ (IRA). President First of Michigan Corp. 100 East Fen Street Suite 280 Holland, Ml 49423 (800)772-7251 ) A — John Hancock Funds __ — A Cbhtl l.trumnl I tm �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 23. 1997 Delton Kellogg teachers may learn new Instructional process’ by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Dcllon Kellogg School District max lake its commitment to providing a quality education to students a step farther lhe district is considering having its in­ structional coordinator, Jim Gibson, begin certifying Dcllon staff members in a new in­ structional process designed lo help students be more successful in school. Gibson, who teaches social studies part of lhe day and helps teachers with matters relat­ ing to curriculum and instruction the rest of the day, would give up his classroom work jpj devote himself full-time to certifying staff in the new procedure, which is called the "Instructional Process." Gibson said the Instructional Process is based on the idea that students should con­ tinue to study a particular subject or area un­ til they can demonstrate that they have an adequate mastery of'it The process is being taught in schools around the country by John Champlin, former superintendent of Johnson City Schools in New York. Gibson said Champlin adapted ideas from Tom Gusky of the University of Kentucky, who teaches a theory of "mastery learning" whereby "when you leach something, you stick with it until lhe student demonstrates an understanding of lhe subject." The level o' understanding required would be determined within districts or by individ­ ual instructors. Gibson said some 12 staff members in Delton are already familiar with the process HOTT CSTTED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South « M TV at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches THORMAPPLE valley CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeflre) A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunda> worship 9 G0 a.m and 10 45 a.m Sundj> Childrens Church Tueula) prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group meet* Wednes­ day 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all services. Bring lhe whole family Creek Rd . 8 nu. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 10 00 a m . Wor­ ship 11W a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. BARR3 CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . HaMingv Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vice* Bible Classes 10 a.m . Wordup Ham. Evening Sen ice* 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phswx 945 2938 Bible Survey on v tdeos m the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand Si . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Wonhip Ham. Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study. please call fix -nextf &talh HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHLRCH. Hastings. Michigan G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. 1) C E Becky Oexler. ProvrainTouth Director Thursday. Jan |3 3 30 p.m. Handchitnc Trio Friday. Jan 24 — 4:00 p.m First Group leaves for Mexico Saturihy. Jan. 25 - 9-00-3 .30 p m Church Office Training Wixkahops Sunday. Jan 26 — 9 30 and 11.00 Minning Worship iM M> Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is pro­ vided during both Services 9:50 a m Church SchtwM for all age*. 10 30 am Coffee Hour. 11:50 am Children’s Church. Monday. Jan 27 — 11.30 a.m. Sufi meets for prayer. 6:30 p.m Parent Youlh Advisory Committee. 7 00 p.m ’Meeting Night” - All Committees meet in the Sanctuary first. 7:30 p m Trustees meeting - Library Tuesday. Jan. 28 — 3:30 pm Handchimc Trio. 7:00 pm Stephen Ministers Wednesday. Jan 29 — 9:30 a.m Circle Study leader* meet with PaMix Keller. 7 (I) p m Chancel Choir rehearsal. 7 30 p m Special Session Meeting WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. BmmJway. Hastings. Ml Pmi.k Cart Litchfield Phone 367-1061 or Darlene Pickard 945-5974 Wor ship Services Sunday. 9 00 a.m.. Re* Ken Vaught. 11:00a.m.. Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW Beginning Jan 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MATTERS Adult L lasses. Gaining Personal Financial Freedom. Foundational Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Pro­ phets - Calling God s People Back To God. Building Lo-ing Relation­ ships With Your Spouse. Children, and Friend* Join us for the class that fits your needs 4 H. Mondays 6 30 tn 8-00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p m at 154 E Broad­ way. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednesday. 5 IS pm the Hidden Valley Com­ munity Center Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 am . freewill offering You arc invited arc welcome QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.. Worship 1! a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P O Box 63. Hasting*. MI 49058 Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945-1995 Office Hours Wed./Thun 9 am to 12 noon Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day nuxning: 9:30 a m. Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Morning Wor­ thip; 6 00 p.m. Evening Service. Wcdaeaday 6:45 p.m. Warrior* (grades K-6th) Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m to 8 30 p.m (grades 7th-12th) Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Monung Worxhip Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adulu. Teens and Children GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Service 10.30 am.. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. 945-9224. 6:30 p.m. - Bible study for all Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758 3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednesday. BMe Study. 7 00 p.m . Wednesday Awana 6:30-8:00 p.m. (3 year-olds through 6th grade). Saturdays. 7.00-9:00 p.-n. Teen Center. 7th-12th grades ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Monung Mass 10:00 a m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. D.C.E Becky Oexler. Pro­ gram/Youth Director. Thursday. Jan. 16 — 3:30 p.m. Handchime Trio Saturday. Jan. 18 — 4-00-11 00 p m Middle High PYF Ski Tnp to Bittersweet. Sunday. Jan. 19—.9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM). Nursery is provided during both Services. 9:50 a m. Church School for all ages; 10 30 a m Coffee Hour. 11:50 a.m Children's Church; 4:00 p.m. Service for Christian Unity at Grace Lutheran No PYF meetings today HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Read. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bel). Pauor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Qiix (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible (>iz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Sudy - No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roacoe. (5)7) 852-9228 Monung Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tunc Before the Sen ice Nursery. children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MA1NSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member F DIC WHEN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED oi Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan certifying teachers and work with them after certification to help them further develop lheir skills. Gibson said an example of lhe process would be as follows: a teacher presents material lo his students, the teacher explains to students whai they i.eed to do to understand lhe malerial, lhe teacher guides lhe students while they engage in activities that help them learn whai they need to un­ derstand. and lhen. those students whe have noi learned whai they need to learn continue lo work on the material, while those who have already learned it arc given an opportu­ nity lo expand their knowledge of the mate­ rial. Finally an assessment (a test or some other form of assessing students* knowledge) is given. If there arc still those who have not achieved the desired proficiency, additional measures would be taken lo help (hem learn the material. Gibson said if some students continue to be unable to master a particular subject area, lhen lhe problem becomes a staff "manage­ ment” problem which may require such things as determining if lhe students are al lhe right academic level. At that >lagc, he said, "creative" strategies can be developed to help the learning process Gibson said that “one of the district's goals for the last live years (has been) that (staff members) be able to use the instruc­ tional process He said the Instructional Process is one component of an overall Quality District Model the district has been in the process of implementing. Another component of lhe model, he said, is choice thcory/rcalily therapy, a method of creating desirable be­ havior in students, which docs awpy with coercion and focuses instead on individual self-awareness and responsibility. Reality therapy is being used now by many Delton staff members. Another component of the model, he said, involves creating a decision-making process in the district based on consensus-building rather than on hierarchical dictates. Consensus is being used to make the decision of whether Gibson will begin certifying teachers in the Instructional Process, he said. He said he approached Superintendent Dean McBeth with the idea, and lhen Mc­ Beth took it to the Delton Kellogg School Board last week to obtain its input. A team of district staff members then looked at the concept, and brought the idea back to indi­ vidual buildings for discussion. "By the end, everyone will have had a say in the decision," he said. Gibson said it is hoped that consensus will be reached by the Feb. 10 school board meeting, so a final decision on whether the pilot project is implemented can be made. CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 North Broad Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementus. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. • Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing Your Fatih. 5: 30 p.m. Youth meeting with WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 and have been practicing n in lheir classnxims. He would work with those stall members lo develop a certification procedure for the process. He would then begin "Youth With a Message". ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m . Confewoe Saturday 4:004:30 p.m ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastmgs Church of God building). 9 a nt. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Monung Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rex David T Hustwick. vicar at 948 2101 St. Andrew's is a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teens; 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adulu "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day — 9:00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study; 10:00 a.m. Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study; 6:30 p.m. Kid's Quizz­ ing; 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further in­ formation call the church office PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship. Sunday. 10 a.m and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music. Monung Worship 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults Family Hour 6:00p.m. Sun­ day evening Monday : First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6 30 p.m Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Jan 26 - 8 00 A 10 00 Holy Cum reunion. 9:30 Sunday School. 6:00 Youth Group Thursday. Jan 23 — 6: 10-6 40 Children's Choir. 7 30 Adult Choir, 8:00 AA Saturday. Jan 25 - 9 30 Catechism 3; I 30 Inquirers. 8:00 NA. Monday. Jan 27 - 7:00 W/ELCA Council Tuesday. Jan 28 - 7 00 SS Staff Wednesday. Jan 29 - 10 00 Wordwatcher*. 7 00 Adventurer* HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Supert. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ ner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM al 10 30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30a m . Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Worship 1100 am with child care for infants and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. MI-HI Youth Fellowship — 4 00 p.m . Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5.30 p.m WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starling 6:00 p.m First Wednesday of month is Game Night Thursday. Feb 6 — Com­ munity Prayer Service in Sanctuary 1215 p m I Alia O. Cheeseman| PLAINWELL - Alice O. Cheeseman, age 87, of Plainwell, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. Cheeseman was born on April 22,1909 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Orville and Harriet (Bentley) Hatfield. She graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1927. She married Percy Cheeseman on Septem­ ber 24, 1929 and was a homemaker who lived with her husband at present address for the past forty-three years. She loved gardening and canning. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Harriet Hatfield. She is survived by her husband, Percy; one son. Bob Cheeseman of Plainwell; three grand­ children, Dawn Reinbold of Portage, Bob Cheeseman of Kalamazoo, Ricky Cheeseman of Puinwell; six great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Private services will be held with burial taking place in Prineville Cemetery Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Erma (Blough) Yoder CLARKSVILLE'-'"Erma (Blough) Yoder, age 86. passed away Sunday, January 19,1997 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. She was bora March 3,1910 in Freeport, the daughter of Wesley and Lizzie (Roudabush) Blough. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1928. She was married to Leighton Blough Octob­ er 2, 1933 in Indiana. She was employed by Keeler Brass for a few years and at Keebler Bakery Corp, in Grand Rapids for 25 years retiring in 1975. She was a member of the Hope Church of the Brethren of Freeport Mrs. Yoder was preceded in death by her husband, Leighton Blough on August 3, 1989. She is survived by one sister, Minnie Skedgell of Grand Rapids; orw brother-in-law, Raymond Skedgell of Scots and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 22, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Clarksville. Rev. Douglas Reighenbach officiated. Interment was it Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Church of the Brethren. |Gilbert Vaughan| HASTINGS - Mr. Gilbert Vaughan, age 82. of Hastings, died Saturday, January 11,1997 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Vaughan was bora on February 23,1914 in London, England the son of Thomas & Gertrude (GAtes) Vaughan. He was raised in the Saginaw area and attended schools there. Mr. Vaughan was married to Maxine N. Hiscock on April 28, 1935. They moved to Hastings in 1992 from Lake Odessa. They had previously lived at Torch Lake, Farmington Hills, Carson City, Midland and Saginaw. Mr. Vaughan's employment included: real estate sales; sales manager of Dairy land, Inc., a farmers co-op fluid-milk packaging plant; general sales manager of Michigan Milk Producers CO-OP; general sales manager of Wilson Dairy of Detroit; wholesale sales mana­ ger of Saginaw Dairy Co. and Midland Dairy Co. and 10 years as manger of Kroger Food Stores in Saginaw. He was a member of United Methodist Church, American Dairy Associations, former member and past president of Detroit, Midland and Carson City Lions Clubs. Mr. Vaughan is survived by his daughter, Karen (Jerry) Eckman of Hastings; one son. G. Ronald (Ann) Vaughan of Cadillac; six grand­ children; eleven great grandchildren; one brother. Thomas (Kathy) Vaughan of Torch Lake and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine on July 3, 1994; his parents; one brother and two sisters. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 25, 1997 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wren Funchal Home with Chaplain Carla Smith officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Disease Foundation or Tendercare of Hastings Activities Department. Arranagements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Josephine L. Nichols NASHVILLE - Josephine L. Nicholt. age 69, of Nashville, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 1997 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Nichols was born on February 28.1927 in Eaton Rapids, the daughter of Ernest and Helen (Pocock) Balch. She graduated from Nashville High School in 1944 and married William Nichols on May I. 1945. She was a Nunc Aide at Barry County Medi­ cal Care Facility and a Nurse for in home health care. She was a member of lhe Hastings Women of the Moose 1626, lhe Nashville Eastern Star, and the /former Nashville Evangelical United Brethren. Mrs. Nichols enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, and crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by one brother, Lawrence Balch and her parents, Ernest and Helen Balch She is survived by two daughters, Snellen Furtong of Nashvilie and Sracia (James) Starr of Muskegon; one son. Dale (Jane) Nichols of Wyoming; seven grandchildren, six great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, Janu­ ary 17, 1997 at the Maple Valley QsapeiGenther Funeral Home in Nashville with Reverend Steve Wright officiating. Burial look place in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association or Moose Heart. I Jerne E. Bancroft| HASTINGS - Jessie E. Bancroft, age 93, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, January 20. 1997 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Bancroft was born on December 21, 1903 in London, England. She was married to Hany Bancroft in the 1920's and moved to Hastings in the late 195O's from Detroit She was a homemaker and a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harry Bancroft on July 6,1966; two sons and one stepdaughter. She is survived by one son, George Bancroft of Delton; one daughter, Joyce Write of Free­ port; one stepdaughter, Mona Sands of Ontario, Canada; six grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 22. 1997 at Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Pastor Bill Gardner officiated. Burial took place at Irving Township Cemetery. Memoritl contributions may be made to Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Isabel Broum ANN ARBOR - Isabel Brown age 97, of Ann Arbor passed away Wednesday. January 15, 1997 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born February 3, 1809 in West Mead Township, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Jennie (Hamilton) Hailwood. On April 20. 1926 she married A. Lynn Brown and he preceded her in death in 1969. Mn. Brown had been an Ann Arbor resident since 1942. She was a member of lhe First United Methodist Church and The Doreas Circle and Charles Wesley Club at the church. Mn. Brown was a founding member of the Arbor Anns and a member of the Senior Citizens Guild. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by a brother, Elton Hailwood. She is survived by her two daughters, Frances (Fred) Kistler of Grand Rapids. Nancy (Jim) Momson of Ann Arbor; six grandchil­ dren. Michael and Gordon Morrison of Ann Arbor. Judy (Mike) Morrison-Book of Arizo­ na. Don (Kim) Kistler of Grand Rapids, David (Martha) Kistler of Troy, and Laura Kistler of Seattle, Washington; eight great grandchildren. Robyn, Melissa and Michael Jr. Morrison, Lynda. Michelle. Sarah. Stephen, and Andrew Kistler; two nieces and two nephews. Mrs Brown will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Memorial service was he Id Saturday, January 18,1997 at lhe First United Methodist Church. Rev. Marsha Woolley officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe First United Methodist Church. Funeral Arrangements were made by Muehlig Funeral Chapel. Ann Arbor. | Robert A. PkiH^K | HASTINGS - Robert A. Phillips, age 11, of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, Juniry 23, 1997 at his residence Funeral amgemem are pending at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings ElrieM. Newton IONIA - Elsie M. Newton, age 82, pnoed away Saturday, January 18. 1997 at her residence. She is survived by one sister, Eleanor Jiskeerny of New Lenox, Ulinas and two brothen, Frink Beranek of Fox Like, Ulnois and George Beranek of Chicago, Illinois. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 22, 1997 al the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Emmett Kadwell officiated. Interment was in Lakeside Cemesoy- |__________ HarryJ. Cobans___________ | HASTINGS - Mr. hairy J. Cobm. sge 91, of Hastings died Friday, January 17, 1W7 st Tcodaore of Hioingt Mr. Cult— was born on August 17,1904 In Hastings TXp Bany Co., the son of PmdF* Bessie (Pratt) Coburn. He was raised in Hastings TowmUp and attended 'he Old Star School, graduating in 1923. Mr. Cbburn was married to Nina L. Brogan on January 31, 1931. They lived i« Hastings until 1946 when they moved to Leech Like in Curlton Township. He was employed al E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings fa 30 years Other emptoynrent included Youngs Moving Co. and Standard Oil Co. Mr. Coburn is survived by hix niece, Yvonne (Von) Geiger of Lake Odessa and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina on July 2, 1977; his parents; one lister. Evelyn Short on October 24, 1996. Funeral Services were held on Monday, January 20,1997 al Wren Funeral Home. Rev. George Speas officiated. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by lhe Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. L Maxine Bacon HASTINGS - L Maxine Bacon, age 70, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 1997 at her residence. Mn. Bacon was born on May 21, 1926 In Fairmont, Virginia, lhe daughter of William and Mamie (Baker) Anderson. She was raised in Bridgeton, New Jersey and attended schools there, graduating in 1943 from Bridgeton High School. She was married to Norris E. Bacon on Janu­ ary 30, 1947 and moved to Hastings in 1954 from Leicester, Massachusetts. Mrs. Bacon was employed prior to her marriage as a telephone operator fa die New Jersey Bell Telephone Company for aeveral yean. She co-owned and operated with her husband the "Wash King" laundry on Wood­ lawn Avenue in Hastings fa many years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Church Guild, assisted in Soys and Girls Scotting for many years, member of Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club, and ha hobbies included sewing, rug hooking, chair canning and traveling. She was preceded in death by ha parents; one sista. Louise Haaf in 1989. She is survived by husband, Norris; one daughter, Karen (Jerry) Cook of Otisville; one son. William Bacon of Hastings; two grand­ children, Susanne and William Cook; two brothers. Benjamin (Eleanor) Anderson and H. Robert (Bertha) Anderson both of Bridgeton. New Jersey; one sister, Barbara Bush of Portage; one broha-in-law, E. Mile* (Shirley) Bacon of Madison. Indiana; sevosl nieces and nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23. 1997 from 6:00-1:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Fiday, Junary 24,1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiated. Interment will take place in Hastings Riva side Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Americu Cancer Society. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 23, 1997 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS... Social News by Catherine Lucas Cruttenden-Koons to wed in summer Claude S. Reid to mark 90th Mr and Mrs. James Cruttenden of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Charily Cruttenden to Jeremy Koons, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Kim of Hastings. The bride-to-be is current­ ly attending Michigan State University for a B.S. in Animal Science. Her fiance is current ly attending Kellogg Community College for an associates degree in Computer Aided Draf­ ting and Design. A summer 1998 wedding is being planned. Claude S. Reid will celebrate his 90th birth­ day on Jan. 24th. The family is having a private breakfast with him on Jan. 25th. He has lived in the Nashville area all his life. He was married to Myrtle (Ellsworth) on July 26. 1930. He has eight children. 22 grandchildren. 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The senior high group at Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a pizza supper Fridas. Jan 24 from 5 to 7pm The dinner will be in the social hall of the church which is west of Woodbury comer on M-50 and east of Lakewood High Schixil Weather was dreadful last week, up to and including lhe first blizzard warning in 16 years There were days when it was impos­ sible lo gel around in any kind of vehicle On Saturday monung I had my driveways scraped and then was able lo gel out and around over lhe weekend. A committee has been established f> start work on a fail bazaar al Lakcwi»od United Methodist Church The event will benefit Lakewood Habitat for Humanity. Barry and Ionia County Hospices. Lakewixxl Senior High Youth 1998 Mission Trip. Lakewood 1998 Kid's Camp and The Living Slones Most church members will soon get started on bazaar projects. This church docs not have an annual bazaar but has one al irregu­ lar times when there is a need. Anne Buxton Meehan had a one-car acci­ dent around New Years and is still having medical tests to determine the extent of her injuries although she is working part time now The Woodland Lions Club met in their den last Tuesday evening Woodland Townehousc served a spaghetti dinner through the connecting dtxir Thcic were 14 men and two ladies present al lhe meeting. Mike Calllon and Jim Carl were guests from the Nashville Lions Club and Gary Foote, who was born in Nashville, spoke about a possible fund-raiser for the club. Foote is a member of the New Lothrup Lions Club The club agreed lo take the giant coloring books as a fund-raiser as this had been a suc­ cessful campaign several years ago The club now has live different huge colon ng books which will be sold by members for $6 each or two for $10. They will make nice Valen­ tine gills for young children and one bixik is especially for Easter. Clyde Shoemaker told me that the trip he was planning to take to Pennsylvania over lhe holidays was canceled because he was called in for a pacemaker change. It certainly doesn't seem lo m<* that it is 12 years since Gary Foote ot the New Lothrup Lions Club speaks to the Woodland Lions about giant coloring books as a fund-raiser. he got his pacemaker. Nancy Smith of Grand Rapids, who was lhe sister ol Joyce Faught and well known in Woodland, died last week. She had two daughters, one lives in Ionia. Both Pam Swiler and John Waite told me (hat the organizational meeting of the Ionia County Genealogy Club was a big success despite the fact that the weather was nasty and the roads hazardous that Saturday. There were 24 people al lhe depot for the meeting, officers were elected and jobs assigned. Only lour or live ol those people were from the local area; so w hen the weather is better, this new organization should be pretty lively. It will meet lhe second Saturday of each month and that makes the next meeting Feb. 8. All lhe meetings will be held at the Lake Odessa Depot-Museum. Anyone with questions can ca’I Pam Swiler at 374-3141. Tara From, a senior at Arizona .Stale Uni­ versity and a drum major in the university marching band, was with that band in the Rose Bowl parade in Pasadena on New • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE Chosen to participate in the GVSU High School Honors Choir were (from left) Ryan Leslie, Malanee Tossava. and Cheryl Gibbons. HHS students accepted to GVSU honors band Three members of the Hastings High School ^symphonic Band have been chosen to be a pan of lhe Grand Valley Stale University High School Honors Band The BOY, Austin James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 8. 1997 at I p.m. to Darcie and Thomas Wolfgang of Woodland. Weighing 10 lbs.. ozs. and 22 inches long GIRL. Bryanna Irene, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 8. 1997 at 3:32 p.m. to Tina Bidder of Ionia and Jesse Ryerson of* Sun­ field. Weighing 8 lbs.. U oz. and 21 inches long students include Cheryl Gibbons. Ryan Leslie and Malanee Tossava. Gibbons plays the trombone. Leslie the French hom. and Tossava th* clarinet All three were given first parts in their respective sections. The GVSU High School Honors BanJ is comprised of high school musicians throughout the state of Michigan. Honors Band members will spend February 14. 15 and 16 rehearsing for a concert tHy will give on the afternoon of February 16. The concert will be held al the GVSU Allendale campus The Honors Band w ill be conducted by Barry Martin. GVSU’s director of bands. Applications for deferment of Winter Property Taxes are available at the City Treasurer’s Office located at 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. To request said application by telephone, please call 616-945-2468 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. February 14,1996 is the final date for said deferments to be filed with the City Treasurer. This notice is given in accordance with PA503-1982. Everil G. Manshum City Treasurer Year’s Day. She is doing practice teaching at the university this term. Her parents arc Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Avery of Coldwater. Darrell was a Michigan State milk tester in this area many years ago. Tara is lhe niece of Elizabeth (Betty) Smith of northeast Woodland. I have been told that Anncmaric Othmer is now eating in the Tendercare dining room and no longer has to be fed with a tube. She is also able to walk in the hall for some ex­ ercise. Cards and visitors arc welcome. A large print copy of • Silent Honor” by Danielle Steele is now available at the Wixxltand Library. There arc also several new what the children call “chapter books” •.hat I brought back from Georgia. '----------------------------- —> Jeffrey Miles Gustinis, Middleville and Marie Julia Ujvari. Comstock Park. Steven Charles Quada. Hastings and Laurie Ann Yesh. Hastings. The Viking Corporation, a leading manufacturer of Ire pro* tection equipment has immedtote openings tor experi­ enced journeyperson machine repair mechanics tor the ’ second and third shifts. • Perform routine mechanical maintenance repairs or revisions on plant machinery and manufacturing equipment. • Perform preventive maintenance to plant machinery and manufacturing equipment. • Move, relocate, install and make alterations or revisions on plant machinery and manufacturing equipment. This position requires either a state of Michigan journey­ man’s card for the trade or an inckvxlual who has served a bona-hde apprenticeship plus four years of on job experi­ ence or an individual who has eight (8) years of practical experience Proof of applicant’s qualifications must be ver­ ified prior to hire. II selected, you*11 enjoy an excellent compensation and benefit package. Please write, indicating your background and wage history, in confidence to: Viking Corporation, 210 North Industrial Park Drive. Hastings, Michigan, 49050 The.Bucki^nd New Out of the Blue cards are designed to surprise and delight - any day tor any reason. They're only 99c. so stock up tor spur-of-the-moment smile-sending. GIRL. Hannah Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 10. 1997 al 9:03 a.m. to Arnie Jahnke and William Anders of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs.. 9'^ ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Andrew David, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 8. 1997 at 3:30 p.m. to Mr. & Mrs. Robert Webb of Hastings. BOY, Michael Furstc Wehrenberg 11. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 6. 1997 to Mr. and Mrs Michael Wehrenberg of Richland Weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. Send a smile out of the plue\ COMMUNICATION WITH PEOPLE WHO CARE Delton Office Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 623-5115 Fax 623-8735 11325 S Wall Lake Rd . M-43 PO. Box 100 Delton. Ml Hoo Thru M. 110 - PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE SERVICE FOR YOU Toll Free 1-800-223-3590 Hastings Office 948-3720 Fax 948-3744 511 W State Street P.O Box 245. Hastings t.’l I �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 23, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAOK FORCCLOSUM MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult hot boon mode in th© conditions ol a mortgage mode by CHRIS A. BUNGE. A SINGLE MAN AND JULIE A REYNOLDS JOINT TENANTS fa UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME AD­ MINISTRATION, U.S. DEFT. OF AGRICULTURE now known ot USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mor tgogeo. dated November 7 1983 and recorded on November 7. 1983. in liber 256. on page 574 BARRY County Record*. Michigan, on which mor tgoge there i* claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of Hity four thousand and hundred twenty tour ond 16/100 Dollar* (S54.124.16). including In­ terest at 10.750% per annum Under the power ol tale contained in to<d mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vondue. al the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on February 6. 1997 Said promises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan, and are described os LOT 76 OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED FLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LMER 3 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 41. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS; CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN TOGETHER WITH ONE HALF OF ALLEY ON THE WEST SIDE THEREOF. AND ALSO ONE HALF OF THE ALLEY ON THE SOUTH SIDE THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon •d In accordance with 1946CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sole. DATED December 26. 1996 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT ATTORNEY FOR: Michigan Robert A. Tremain • Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 46009-6616 (1/23) SYNOPSIS OF TMK MtQULAR MKHMOFTMl I0MNST0WN TOWNMOP OOAOO January 8. 1997 All Board Member* present. Agenda approved. Minutes approved a* rood. Treasurer's report accepted. Motion approved to install voice mail at Township Holl. Appointed Board of Review. Tabled request for vacating portion of Lake Court at Paulina Beach Vouchor* approved in amount of S25.972.55. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (1 /23) MIKA. MEYERS BECKETT * JONES P.l.C. Suite 700 200 Ottawa N W Grand Rapids. Micmgan 49503 (616) 459-3200 Ann Landers NOTICC OF HOPTOADS FOMCLOSUM SALE Mika. Moyer*. Beckett * Jones P L C is at­ tempting to collect a debt ond any information ob­ tained will be used for that purpose Default ho* occurred in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by Leslie D Powers and Cheryl Power*, husband and wife, mortgagors of 460 North Patterson Avenue. Wayland. Ml 49348 to Allstate Mortgage < Finance Corporation a Michigan bonking corporation mortgagee dated May 16. 1995. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on February 21. 1996 in Libor 652. Page 240. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. A* of the dote of this notice, there it claimed to bo due for principal, interett at the rate of 16.043% per annum and expense* on soid mor­ tgage the turn ol 19.143.62 No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mode ond provided and to pay said amount with interest, at provided in said mortgage, ond all legal costs, charges ond ex­ penses. including attorneys' feet allowed by low. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, soid mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premise* at public sale to the highest bidder ot the Eotf door of the County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. February 13. 1997. at 2:00 p.m. The premisos covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Yankee Spring*. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described a* follows: Lot 18. Yankee Spring* Highland*, according to the recorded plat thereof a* recorded in Liber 5 of Plat* Pago 90. The property is commonly known a* 460 North Patterson Avenue. Wayland. Michigan. Notice Is further given that the length ol the redemption period will be one (1) year from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCI 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sole. Doted: January 13. 1997 ALLSTATE MORTGAGE t FINANCE CORPORATION By: MIKA. MEYERS. BECKETT t tONES. P.L.C. Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Daniel R. Kubiak 300 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Suite 700 Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 (616)459-3200 (2-6) Single dads better Dear Ann Landers: While traveling in Denmark recently. I picked up an Englishlanguage newspaper and read a Reuters story I thought might interest you: “Denmark's Social Research Institute says single fathers are calmer and less likely to punish their children than lone mothers, who are often dogged by money problems “The daily Berlingske Tidende said yester­ day a study of 1.200 children aged between 3 and 5. half living with a single mother and half- with only a father, showed that the mothers were far more stressed and depressed than the men. ‘“The single mothers have more psychiatric problems than fathers. Their self­ confidence is lower. they suffer more from nightmares, insomnia and anxiety at­ tacks.' the paper quoted the slate-run institute as saying in a report “‘Mothers have far more conflict with their children and are quicker to hit or punish their children.' the report said. “The paper quoted researcher Mogens Nygaard as saying women were not genetical­ ly more irritable than men but were under greater economic pressure, being more likely to be jobless or. if employed, generally lower paid than male workers. “Women also perceived society as having a more favorable altitude to men caring for their children alone than for single mothers. “Nygaard added that only 6 percent of all single-parent children aged 3 to 5 lived with lheir fathers, implying that the relatively few men who actively sought responsibility for their children were strongly motivated to meet the challenges." I guess. Ann. lhe findings reported in that news article are further proof that parents arc pretty much the same all over the world. — N.Y. Reader Dear N.Y.: Thanks for sending on the arti­ cle. The study underscores lhe importance of providing financial support and job training for mothers. Your assessment regarding the similarity of people all over the world is cor­ rect. The article also spotlights lhe fact that single mothers arc more stressed than single fathers not because the) arc women but because of financial problems Thank you again. Crazy mom Dear Ann Landers: I can identify with “Geneva.” the son with the impossible mother. For the past 20 years, my mother has accused my wife of sneaking into her residence and taking pots and pans, sheets, bedding and medicine. This began early in my marriage and will continue as long as my mother lives. My mother is very active and lives alone. She believes that my wife is the ONLY person in the world who would invade her privacy. Nothing can stop this totally irrational nonsense. We've given up trying. My wife has not been inside my mother’s home for 10 years. The two of them very seldom speak because we refuse to listen to my mother's foolishness. Ann. you arc right about keeping lots of real estate between “Geneva" and his mother. Some mothers will never forgive the woman who takes her son away. — Only Son in California Dear California: Your mother is mentally ill. I'm not a psychiatrist, but it sounds like she is a paranoid schizophrenic. Please speak to a mental health professional about your mother and you will be less judgmental and more sympathetic. Gem of the Day: Anyone can become rich if he can guess exactly when a piece of junk becomes an antique. Incest power? Dear Ann Landen: A while ago. you reprinted a letter about an incestuous couple. I'm writing to object to the wanton attack you made on that brother and sister. He was a 60-ish divorced man. and she was a widow in her late 50s. They had sex twice a week You said they were sick. 1 think your attitude is WTMANKA MRIYEFOWCOJT IWANNMUIK It's against the law. So if you don't want a ticket, buckie up. Or. you could become broke in more ways than one. WUtRUlHMAlRMAMMRL lOHMSKnU RIGHT overly judgmental and narrow-minded. If a pair of unmarried senior citizens, even a brother and sister, can find sexual satisfac­ tion in a monogamous relationship. I say more power to them! Since the woman is past child­ bearing age. their genetic background is total­ ly irrelevant. As for your charge that they're denying themselves the “opportunity to have normal relationships." both parties have been mar­ ried before and are fully cognizant of what they're supposedly missing. If the writer had said. “When we were children, we were next­ door neighbors." I'll bet you. too. would have said. “Congratulations, and more power to you.’* — A Friend of Humanity in Reisterstown. Md. Dear Friend of Humanity: These two are a bit more than “next-door neighbors." They are brother and sister, and I am not about lo tell them. “More power to you.” If it is the need to release sexual energy we’re talking about, a far better alternative is solitary sex. I recommend it. No fun skinny Dear Ann Landers: I am a 14-year-oid girl, and I have noticed something about the letters you print. So many people who write seem to think skinny people have it easy. What they don't know is that being skinny is not all that wonderful. I have been asked how much I weigh by complete strangers. This is very rude and hurtful. I have never heard of anyone going up io a fat person and asking. “How much do you weigh?" I get comments from relatives about how I need to put on some weight. Ann. for a couple of yean now. I have been trying to add pounds to my 5-foo<-7-inch. 95-pound body, but no matter how hard I try. 1 can't gain an ounce. The overweight girls in our school get ask­ ed out a lot. So far. no guy has asked me anywhere. So. for those people who think be­ ing skinny is terrific, please let them know they are wrong. Tell them that it’s a lot easier to take off weight than to put it on. — A Girl in Santa Rosa Dear Santa Rosa: More people in America are overweight than underweight. Thank you for being an eloquent spokesperson for the silent minority. Cold air suit Dear Ann Laaders: I have enjoyed reading your columns on ridiculous lawsuits, and I would like lo add another example to your fine collection that 1 read in the Rockford. III.. Register Star. The sad thing about this exam­ ple is that the courts are tied up wasting time on nonsense and the taxpayer* have to foot the bill. - R.E.B. in Cherry Valley. III. Dear R.E.B.: Thanks for sending the arti­ cle. Here it is: “A man is suing Michigan for $1 million because he says he caught a cold in the drafty Capitol rotunda in Lansing. Chris Morris filed suit, saying he caught *a cold and a Had cough' while visiting an art exhibit * m February. "Chris DeWitt, spokesman for Attorney General Frank Kelley, said the whole tiling is ’ridiculous,* but ’one of our assistants wiN have to spend time on this lawsuit, so it does end up costing taxpayers money.' A clerk al the Ingham County Courthouse said the $90 fee for filing a suit was waived because Mor­ ris is broke. “John Truscott, spokesman for Gov. John Engler, said. ’The irony is we've heard for years the Capitol is full of hot air. I don’t know where the cold air is coming from.*’* HTtaz am you give the person who has everything? Ann Landers' booklet, "Genu, “ is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. ''Gems"isa collection o/Ann Landers'most requested poems and essays. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box H562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada. send $625.) Copyright 1W7 Creators Syndicate, lac. LEGAL NOTICE PUMJCA OF WHY MDA won't yield in its quest to defeat 40 neurc muscular diseases. Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 People help MDA... because MDA helps people. Filo No. 97-22038-SE Estate cd HANNELORE S. SHOEBRIDGE. Decoce od. Social Security No. 362-46-0308. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS INCLUDING MUSS­ ING AND UNKNOWN HEIRS WHOSE ADDRESSES AND WHEREABOUTS ARE UNKNOWN: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 12. 1997 at 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Show Judge al Probate, a hearing will bo hold on the petition of Barbara Appel requesting that Barbara Appol bo 123 North High Street. MiddMiHe. Michigan and who died December IS. 1996: and requesting else that the will of the deceased dated Octobar IS. 1996 bo admitted to probate. H also is requested that the heir* at low of said da ceased bo Creditor* of the deceased are notified that all doim* against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. January 20. 1997 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 North Broadway Hosting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 BARBARA APPEL By: Richard J. Hudson 3860 Villa Manteo. S.E. Kentwood. Ml 49512 0-23) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 23. 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Rufus Lamar and WWI By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Rufus W. Lamar was bom in Waynesboro. Ohio, on Oct. 11. 1897. the son of John W Lamar and Ida B. Williams Lamar He enlisted in the United States Army when he was 19 years old. His occupation was listed as electrician. He was described as having grey eyes, dark brown hair and a fair com­ plexion and was five foot, six inches tall He arrived at Camp Lee as a corporal and was sent overseas from there. His address was listed as “Army Expediency Forces. A.E.F. Army Post Office (APO) 763. After his discharge from lhe Army on April 19. 1919. at Camp Sherman. Ohio, he settled down in Nashville. Michigan, married lo Mamie Lee Wood. He worked as an auto mechanic in Nashville and he and his wife then owned the Thomapple Lake cottages on Thomappie Lake Road. He was known by the nickname of “Sarge." His son-in-law. James T. Whelpley shares with us the diary which he wrote during his overseas tour of duty. He writes: 6-21-1918 Bound Overseas Friday. June 21. left Camp Lee. Left Newport News the morning of the 22nd of June. We stayed all night in the harbor on the 22nd. Pulled out of the habor on the 23rd for somewhere over there. This was my first day on the water and I thought it was great. The 24th was a day of amusement for most all of the fellows. It was such a happy day when we heard that we were going to do our bit over there. The next day the fellows began to get sick and I guess some of them were very sick from ihc way they groaned. June 25, we are half way across and haven't seen a sub (submarine) yet. June 30. Sunday and the beginning of a storm It has lasted two days now and there are all kinds of fellows sick. July 4, this is some Fourth of July. Still on board this dam ship. July 5. France. Pulled into port this morn­ ing and I am sure glad to see land after all those days on the Caserta. This port is a beautiful place. We got off lhe boat about 12 o'clock Marched through Brest out to Napoleon's old drill grounds. This is some place here. Am on guard tonight and a fellow isn't allowed outside this enclosure. July 8. we had a bath today in a bath house that Napoleon's men used. On July 9 wc left oo march. We sure are passing through some beautiful citica and some thatdon'.t look oo well. July 10. landed in Damblain about 10 o'clock and hiked to Colomby. about three kilos. Some place. Colomby. about 50 people here. Stayed in Colomby and drilled for 15 days, and left the afternoon of the 25th from some where else July 25. our train stopped m a small village aad we all got off and started for somewhere. You see how much we know about where we are going. At 10 o'clock we lanced in Ver­ sailles. Some place. All shot to pieces and has once been in the hands of Germans. We arc drilling some here. July 30. we had our first experience in an air raid last night. A couple of German aeroplanes came over and dropped 10 big bombs. One of them did not explode. Say maybe I wasn't scared and I know some that were scared worse than I was. Some of the fellows left town, double time for the fields. The best part was lhe bombs dropped way out­ side of town and didn't hurt anyone. July 31.1 left town for school and hiked all night to a small town. We sure had some trip. We could see thshes of guns and hear aeroplanes bombing a large town up ahead of us. We had to hike 15 miles, but it was so ex­ citing I didn't mind it much. Aug. 2. left this town after two days of grenade school and started for somewhere ebe. 1 don't see why they can't tell us where are going. Met some men of the 76th Division American gunners attacking the enemy, September 1918. being relieved by our division from lhe trenches. Aug. 3. landed in “Mud Camp*' last night about 3 o'clock. This place sure has the right name al* right. It sure is muddy here. We are just behind the lines now and expect to be in the trenches soon. About all we have to do here is drill and cat Aug. 10. wc stayed in Mud Camp seven days, and went up to the support lines. I am in a small town by the name of Reherry. It is some place. The Germans shell it once in a while, but that doesn't say much. I am orderly for the major. He is sure a fine man. Aug. 13. saw my first aeroplane battle to­ day. It sure was great. A couple of French and two Huns' planes got into a scrap and the two Frenchies brought them down in a hurry. 1 saw one of the planes after it fell and it sure was mashed up some. Well was one more good Hun anyway. He isn’t "good unless he is dead." 1 guess there are a good many good tune red there will be a flpwd^ nily rere before we get through with them Aug. 23. moved up to the front lines last night. Stayed all night in Montigny. It sure is shot up some! Aug. 24. 1918, I am in good quarters now. in a big dugout about 10 feet under the ground. It is shell proof. Aug. 27. One of our patrols got into a scrap with a Boche patrol last night and sure had some round. One of our fellows got killed and one had his nose shot off. Pretty close! Aug. 30, we were relieved last night and sent back to Reherry for a stay there again. Went to the delousing station to get rid of our lice but I don't think that we had any. Sept. 10. saw a German aeroplane bring down one of our balloons today and I got my first shot at a Boche. Of course 1 didn't hit him because he was in the plane. Went back to my company this morning and was sent to the third platoon. Saw a woman killed by a Ger­ man shell on the way. Her head was almost blown off. War is Hell! Sept. 15. wc are waiting to be relieved but don't know what time. At 8:30 some French relieved us and wc are ready to leave for somewhere. A fellow never knows where he is going in this Army until he gets there. Aug 16. landed in Zaffersillers again. We hiked all nights with full packs. Got lost and went about six miles out of our way. I was sure some tired where I got there. Sept. 17. left Zaffersillers for somewhere Sept. 25. 1918. we arc going lo move up tonight to begin the big push in the morning. The big guns have started to bark The 37th is going to help make history in the morning Sept. 26. we have stopped for the night so I will write some of the happenings of the day We went over the fop at 5:30 this morning and maybe we didn’t have some fun It was the most wonderful sight this morning. It looked just like a big 4th of July celebration, rockets bursting in the air and smoke, noise and machine ;.uns fire. We finally got through a mass of barbed wire entanglements. Wc got into the first line trenches of the Dutch and got our first prisoners. The fellows almost went wild when they saw them. They wanted to kill them and everything else. Well, we didn’t sec very many more Germans until we had almost reached our objective. Our first man was hurt just as wc reached the bottom of the hill, which was to be our objective. We have had to go through woods and underbrush almost all day and are sure tired. We stopped to rest before we look the big hill. There are 8.000 French and English killed in the hollow we were in. We finally got started up lhe hill and when we got on top of it we got some more prisoners. Nothing like it. Sure is a great war. Sqx 27, nothing happened last night. We were in eight-hour reserve all day and stayed in a trench. A fire shell hit pretty close to it. but didn't kill anybody. Sept. 28. 1918. nothing happened last night. We went over the top again this morn­ ing and were sure mad about it. too. Slept in water all night. Well, we started out all right and ran up against so many machine guns and so heavy a barrage that advancing was slow. We went about five kilos and 1 began to look around and found out that we were way ahead of the rest of the fellows. Well, we slopped and talked a while about lhe ones killed and wounded when I happened to see a battalion of Dutch coming around our left to cut us off from support. coming up to us. Well the support never got there and 1 con­ cluded that we would go back to them. We were out the farthest of any in our division. One of the fellows was killed and two were wounded in my bunch. Sept. 30. just holding what we have taken. Oct. 1. 1918. we are going to be relieved tonight and 1 was glad of that. All this time without hardly anything to eat. Oct. 2. 1918, we were relieved last night and hiked out into some woods we had oecn through during the drive. Lots of our men were killed and wounded in the drive. Oct. 3, after hiking all night wc stopped out in an open field to make our beds, all most all in but still in the game. Left that night for some place else on trucks. Oct. 4, landed in Domgermain. Haven't seen our kitchen but once since the drive. Get­ ty pretty hungry by this time. Got my second bath since leaving the “Stales." Stayed in some old billets for a couple of days. Oct. 8. we left Domgermain for some where. Don't know where I am going. Rode until about 10 o’clock in trucks and then New lestament issued in 1918 to Rufus Lamar. He carried it with him all during his term of Army service. Oct. 17. 1918. we were relieved on the 16th and left today. We got on our narrow gauge railroad again and had another all night ride Oci. 18. landed in Toul this morning about 10 a m. This is some place, but I am broke, as usual. I don't suppose that we will stay here very long because we never stay tn a big place very long at a time. We are stay ing in some French barracks outside of town. Leaving again. Oct. 19. we are on our way by tram now for some place else. Still don't know where I am going On a billeting detail is all I know Riding in style. Division headquarters. Oct. 20. 1918. 1 got off of the train to get some nuts and missed the train. In a bad shape. Rode on with the 148th Infantry Hope lo catch up in the morning. Oct. 21. caught up with our train last night about 7 o'clock. We are in Belgium now. I guess. Oct. 22. 1 am in a town by the name of Hooglcdge. The Germans were here eight days ago. Passed the famous battlefield of Flanders last night and this morning. Il sure looks like those who fought there went through hell. Oct. 23, wc passed through Gits and stop­ ped in a town by the name of Forkeyon last night. We see a few Belgians. We got billets for our company in a nunnery, a very large building. Oct. 27. all we have done here is drill for the last few days. Oct. 28. just a month ago we were being relieved from the big drive. Oct. 29. we Warted to some place up cloeer lo the lines and don’t know where we will slop. We are resting now. Oct. 30, we hiked up to a farm house just widdn our lines last njgts. Wc are told that we are going over the top soon. But I have a feel- TSwr. wW Vi ■ 5 \\ else. Don't know where we are going, but we are on our way. Sept. 18. slept all night along the road in the rain and hiked into Moyen. Entrained about I o'clock for somewhere else. Saw three dead French soldiers in a hospital in Moyen and the funeral of one. It sure was a sad sight. We pulled through town about 5 o’clock. This is a large city in France. Wd just passed a prison camp that had 8000 prisoners in it. German. Sept. 20, landed in Souseniere about mid­ night last night. This seems to be a very nice little town, but I don’t suppose we will slay here very long. Every time we hit a good place we leave right away. Sept 21. left this place for somewhere else, don't know where I am going, but I'm on my way. Passed through Bar Le Due on our way up to a sector of the old Verdun battlefield. We landed in a woods after riding on trucks and hiking about five miles. Sept. 24. we haven’t seen our kitchen for three days and about an we have had to eat was what was left here by another division. I guess there is going to be a big drive here pretty soon. There are about 100.000 Americans around in this woods. There are a bunch of guns all over here. Well. 1 guess the big show is going to start in a couple of days. -1 was a hell of a night for us because it rained all night and we had nothing to keep the rain off. Landed in Pannes about 8 a.m. Some place! Well I guess I will be M.P while we are there. Oct. 10. Fritz (lhe Germans) sent over a few big shells last night, but did no damage. All quiet today. Oct. 11. all quiet today. Belgium are spelled the way he spelled them The mm weren't given road maps and often didn't know where they were and often spelled the names of die places the way they sottnded to American ear. He came very close in the numbers of men in the woods and in the prisons as well as the casualties suffered. 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Box B • Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 23, 1997 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen If Patriots stay close it could be a decent bowl If Green Bay doesn't win Super Bowl XXXI. something is truly wrong with this world Green Bay is by far (he best team and have proven that throughout the season The NFC was far-more talented than their AFC foes this season with the Packers beating out all comers including the Cowboys, the 49ers and the Carolina Panthers. New England, on the other hand, improved as the season went along and stunned a few teams in its run to New Orleans. So. the winner of the Super Bowl may not be a big question, but how the game will go certainly is. Will the snacks be gone by the start of the fourth quarter’’ Will the out-come keep us so occupied that not even the stupid commercials will remove us from our easy chairs? Those arc the questions to ponder After discussing the topic with my two football prognosticators — Bo and Bobbie, two birds who still wonder what to do with their new nesting house — here is the predicted script for this year’s Super Dome gala First Quarter Green Bay leaps out to a 17-0 lead, but '.he last of those points produce reasons for sorrow and not so much for celebration. Favre finds a wide open Andre Rison Rison makes a funky catch, darts down the sideline and reaches pay dirt for a 53-yard touchdown that puts the Packers ahead 17-0 At the end of play, though. Rison spots TLC's Lisa Lopes behind the goal post, leaps into the stands and fractures the muscle that helps him to make smart judgments. When last seen. Rison is explaining to Des Howard how Michigan Slate will beat Michigan next fall in the Big 10 race for the Rose Bowl. Second Quarter The Pats finally wake up and Drew Bledsoe appears to have settled down from a first quarter that included two Green Bay picks (one by Eugene Robinson and lhe other by LcRoy Butler resulting in a 10-yard scorer The first glimpse of this turnaround comes when Bledsoe throws deep lo Terry Glenn Glenn after gaining 8-yards on the short route, jumps on the back of ughtend Ben Coates and is escorted the remaining 31 yards to narrow Green Bay's lead to 17-6. The extra point is missed and afterwards New* England Coach Bill Parcells fires his placekicker on the spot and brings in Tom Dempsey to take over the duties. Needless to say. with time running out before halftime. Dempsey bangs a 67-yard field goal through the pipes to put his team within 7 points. 17-10 „ Halftime (Estimated time of halftime show: Four hours and twenty two minutes with two Tylenol required) Third quarter Coach Mike Holmgren decides to go lo a very simple offense: Hand the ball off to Edgar Bennett on first and second downs and throw the ball to Antonio Freeman on third downs. If it gets to a fourth down, look to Volleyball team puts dart in Red Arrows attack, three times The Saxon spikers pulled off a triple triumph Tuesday night in league action against OK-White opponent Lowell Hastings won at the freshman, junior varsity and varsity levels in its court battles with the Red Arrows. The freshman won easily. 15-1. 15-2. Hastings' JV squad also managed a win in only two games. 15-13. 15-9. And the varsity kicked off its conference season also on the right feet, beating Lowell 15-8. 15-4. Leading lhe fro;»i team were Laura Hubert (12 service points) and Susan Hubbard (7 service points) The freshman team is now I-1 overall Katie Williams topped the JV Saxons with 10 service points Many contributing players made the varsity's effort a winning one. Amy Robbe and Jodi Songer each managed 4 kills. Rachel Nystrom served for 3 ares and Anne Burghdoff registered 9 .issisls. "It was a very good team game.” Hastings Lady Vikings regroup to win at Mason Invite Favre lo make the magical plays. Reasoning behind this strategy is that Dorcey Levens played his college ball at Notre Dame, so he might be prone to fumble in the big games. Holmgren also believes that Freeman can easily beat Willie "Big Play" Clay in his quest to reach paydirt Freeman does exactly that midway through the third quarter when Clay runs into teammate Chris Slade trying to delend a pass. This allows Freeman to go all the way. Green Bay 24. New England 10. Fourth quarter Down by just two touchdowns. New England goes to trickery. First, they use defensive end Willie McGinesl as an extra blocker on short running plays and Sam "The Man" Cunningham runs them. Then the Pats sit Bledsoe down and bring in Jim Plunkett to throw some of his miraculous bombs. This plan does not work (and Parcells is fired after lhe game in favor of former Lion field general Wayne Fontes). The only scoring in the fourth quarter comes when Des Howard catches a Dempsey punt and returns it 89 yards. Des decides to do the Super Bowl Shuffle and his Heisman Stance all in one motion and a cloudy image (who resembles the legendary Coach Vince) does not seem to be amused. That’s all right Coach nobody is besides those businesses who thrive on such commercialism. Final score: Green Pay 31. New England 10. Corporate America 97 Million. • Big Tournament Saturday: Gun Lake's Winlerfest is not the only excitement going on 'round here this weekend. On Saturday. Delton High will be holding a volleyball tournament that will include locals Muplc Valley. Middleville and Caledonia. Two wrestling tournaments will also be going on al Lakewood High and Caledonia High. The Lakewood event will include the *96 Division III champions. Middleville. So gel out of that house this weekend and take in some sporting pleasure. P.S. Winlerfest. some day 1 will be able to get to your event and lake in that swimsuit show that I so much drcam to sec. • Hockey Chat: The NHL All-Star game, held List Saturday in San Jose, was just what the sport needed to light a flame for the second half of ’.lie season. The All­ Star show had everything, great goaltending, two players who recorded hat tricks, plenty of records and a brilliant performance by Mano Lemieux, who may retire at the end of lhe season. I’m still sticking with my pre­ season pick for lhe Stanley Cup: Detroit versus Philadelphia even though the Red Wings arc currently in a major slump. Come playoff time Coach Bowman's troops will be ready to fire as will Lindros and his Flyer buddies • Wings Promotion: The first 2.500 fans through lhe Michigan K-Wings turnstiles on Saturday. Jan. 25 will receive a K-Wings pen courtesy of Promotion Concepts. Tickets can be obtained at TicketMasler locations and the Wings Stadium Box Office (616-345-5101). Talk lo you soon. Coach Peggy Boucher said "I thought that our defense played well and dug some nice balls and our passing game was improved." Boucher says that her Saxons have played some good volleyball thus far. as their early season performance that t<x>k Rockford to three games indicates. Hastings' varsity, now 7-10-3. will play at East Grand Rapids tonight Defense played a big part in the varsity's volleyball win Tuesday to open up the league campaign. Here, two Saxons team up to keep a Red Arrow attempt on the other side of the net. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Even super teams need a challenge once in awhile. After winning over Haslett (15-6, 15-1) and Grand Ledge (15-5.15-5) in pool play at the nine-team Mason Tournament Saturday, the No. I Lakewood volleyball team ran into that challenge Saturday in lhe presence of the host Bulldogs team. Lakewood had blown past Mason earlier in the week in a match held at LHS and were expected to do the same at lhe tournament. Not so. The Lady Vikings won the first game 15­ 10 over Mason, but could not gain control in the second game and fell by a disappointing 15-13 score. “Wc were not playing with much emotion." Lakewood coach Kellie Rowland said. "It was good for the team (to lose the second game) " Lakewood rebounded after that lo beat Okemos 15-1. 15-1 and earn its spot in the semifinals. In the semifinals. Rowland's squad won over Forest Hills Northern 15-5. 15-10 to set up a matchup with Haslett for the championship which they won in very simple fashion 15-3. 15-3. Jennifer Mitchell had 10 kills, 13 digs, 2 aces and 10 service points versus Haslett in the championship match. Setter Addi Radcliff made 25 assists and Pearl Ward led the team in blocks with 2. Overall for the day, Mitchell had 57 kills, Joni Daniels made 50 and Jami Schrock collected 45 kills. Mitchell also led the squad with 17 blocks. Ward had 13 and Daniels added 6 blocks. Gretchen Reed made 39 digs to lead the Lady Vikings in that category, while Mitchell added 30 digs. Radcliff passed for 127 assists in the tournament, but hdr defense was just as impressive. "Her defensive play was outstanding," Rowland said. "She can block and cover well. The biggest thing that has made her a better player is her defensive play." Rowland believes that her team is at a point where they can cither get better or possibly pay a price for complacency. Rowland said her team has reached a plateau and need to work on their transition and serve receive. "Wc have lo be sharp." Rowland said. Lakewood will return home tonight (Thursday) lo face Jackson Northwest in Capital Circuit play. Lakewood d. Mason The Lady Vikings, ranked No. I in Class B, handled lhe visiting Bulldogs in a matter of 22 minutes. Mitchell and Daniels each made 6 kills, while Schrock added 5 spikes. "We just took it and didn't let them get into their offense." Rowland said. Volleyball on Tap Viking grapplers first in league, first at Sparta Invite Lakewood's wrestling team, ranked No. 14 in Division II. continues to roll along in its attempt to make it to that next level. On Monday night. Coach Bob Veitch's Vikings defeated Capital Circuit foe Jackson Lumen Christi in a re-scheduled dual at Lake wood High The home team not only won 64-9. but did so with eight pins included in the twelve wins Winning on pins were Malt V.inDorp at 103 (in 2:17 over Mike Klimmcr). Nick Boucher al 112 (in 1:39 over Denny Glandon). Josh Roll al 125 (in 1:09 over Marty McCann). Jason Kauffman at 130 (in 14 seconds over CJ. Wren). Jeremy Siuda at 140 (in 37 seconds over Ry a” Halley). Mike Hanna al 189 (in 1:17 over Nick Powell). Gabe Steward al 215 (in 1:30 over Branden Kewin) and Tim Grove al heavyweight (in 1:39 over Cody Benson). Other Lakewood winners were D.J VanDorp al 119(11-1 major decision over Mark Brohman). Jeremy Casarez al 135 (4-1 over Chris Slater). Jason Curtis at 160 (on a forfeit) and Eh Villanueva at 17) (7-5 over Joe Okoniewski). This week, the Vikings will travel lo Jackson Northwest for a dual tonight Hastings' Coach Peggy Boucher leads the Saxon team out of a time-out dunng Tuesday's O-K White volleyball match against Lowell. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Hastings'athletics announces changes in sports schedule sm ghapplexs continued on pfegfe 11 Due to the recent winter weather conditions, many Hastings High athletic events have cither been cancelled or re­ scheduled. Here is a list of such sporting events, detailing where they will be played and on what day they will be played on. Cancelled: Jan. II Wrestling at Greenville; Jan. 11 Volleyball at Wayland. Jan. 11 Ninth grade volleyball al Coldwater. Jan 11 Wrestling al Dcllon Re-scheduled: Jan. 16 Varsity, junior varsity and ninth grade volleyball versus Northview to be played at Hastings High on Wednesday. Jan. 29. Jan 16 Wrestling versus Northview al Northview on Wednesday. Jan. 29; Jan. 17 Varsity, junior varsity and ninth grade basketball versus Zeeland to be held Saturday. Feb. 8 at Nick Boucher was named the Most Valuable Wrestler at the Sparta Tournament, earning first place in the 112-weight division (Photo provided) Zeeland All of the times will remain the same with the exception of the Feb. 8 basketball games at Zeeland. The ninth grade is scheduled to start at 3 p.m .junior varsity al 4 45 and varsity will start at 6:30 p m Hastings will be at East Grand Rapids tonight, while Middleville will travel to Godwin and Lakewood will host Northwest. On Saturday. Delton-Ke Hogg will host the Delton Tournament that will include teams from Middleville. Maple Valley and Caledonia. Deltonthree athletic cL Three exceptional athletes will be honored for their time at DehonKellogg High when they are inducted into the school's Hall of Fame on Feb. 7 at the basketball game between the Panthers and the Hackett Catholic Fighting iris. This year's honorees are Philip Johncock. Ann Hayward and Tim Leto. Each of the three have been exemplary examples of DeltonKeilogg athletes on lhe field and in their futures as successful adults • Johncock was an All-State runningback in 1977 and earned three letters in basketball and four in track. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Valley State University, a Masters of Arts from the University of Nevada in Reno and a second Bachelor degree from the University of Metaphysics in Los Angeles. Johncock now serves as a college professor and administrator in Canada. • Hayward was the first female athlete al Delton-Kellogg to receive All-State honors in any sport. She was a first team bxskctball member as a senior in 1984 and twice earned All­ League honors in basketball. As a softbail player. Hayward was an Muten degree from ,W« Mickigaa Ueiveriity. Cain Hayward it emgloyed ■ QM retook ead wots there M • M •edSCOKk. . ■ • Leto Mt d» flat Dttafela faeMI player lo fMMMil MiekigMl Em/Wm fefet ■ Mddgaa taw Uefwrtgj.M named AIMtal* ar a Mtaake end atoo reemred ABCMfeMtaa a point part oa fee taatafeal la net, Imo tdll tai* fea nag the pole vaak al 114. <fe dti rrm* Maae umvenny mm wv year defensive Manar, wkifeien a Bachelor degree wife a dusMei sad a minor. Today. Lelo tat I success ia a gnpfeos beaitaae. The three Hhtari will to to dudes ccnanaia*. halftime. Dekoa-KeUoa'u Afefe Booeten will recogaii* May ta lime volvotccn who tavt heipud < �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 23, 1997 — Page 11 Trojans' start paves away for win over Vikings It’s becoming old hat for the Middleville Trojans. A Tuesday night win on lhe road against a non-confcrencc team from Barry County. Sound familiar? Last Tuesday (Jan. I4) Coach Kurt Holzhuetcr's Trojans invaded Hastings High and toppled the host Saxons 72-68 in double overtime. Jeremy Shnvcr led Middleville's offensive attack with a 28-point performance that included six 3-pointcrs. This Tuesday, the black and orange traveled to Lakewood High School to tangle with the Vikings. This lime, though. Middleville would enter (he area hoop clash with little rest, in fact no days rest having played Hamilton the night before. But. geared with intensity and athleticism that would allow them lo lead 19-7 late in lhe first quarter, the Trojans would take care of business once again with a 68-54 triumph over the host Vikings. . "To come back and play with the intensity that we did was outstanding." Holzhueter said. "Il all started with defense and rebounding, plus wc shrt the ball a little bit better." Middleville's quick-moving defense frustrated Lakewood early on and sparked by three 3-pointers in the first quarter, led 19-IO after lhe opening eight minutes. Lakewood (5-4 overall and 3-1 in lhe Capital Circuit) was able to keep close for the remaining three quarters, but the damage that had already been done was enough to give the Trojans (7-3, 2-3) a reason to celebrate. "In the first quarter wc let them score 19 points (and) wc were never able to make up that deficit." explained Lakewood Coach Mike Maciasz. Part of Middleville's success on defense was limiting Lakewood's sharp-shooter Jason Elenbaas to only 8 points. Elenbaas, a junior forward, is more than capable of scoring in the 20-point range. "His shot was jus! off and he lost some confidence." Maciasz said. "I don't feel loo bad about that when he scored eight points. The team gave a great effort." Middleville's lead was IO points at lhe half (32-22). but a quick surge to start the third quarter increased that advantage to 15 points with 6:50 remaining. Andy Finkbeiner first scored off a rebound and then Shriver nailed his second of three 3pointers to give his Trojans the 15-point cushion. Shnvcr finished the game with a teamhigh 20 points after tallying just 9 versus Hamilton in the 64-45 loss on Monday niflit. Lakewood, behind lhe play of big man Ryan Westendorp. came back to narrow the margin from 15 points to 8 in the next 2:05. Westendorp drove hard to hole for two points (39-26) and then stepped outside to nail a triple (39-29). Later, forward Mark Johnson hit another jumper for the Vikings, prompting Holzhueter into a timeout. "We wanted to come out. take a good shot and get back that defensive intensity." Holzhueter said. Middleville was able lo push the lead back to 12 points (46-34) after three quarters and then another Shriver 3-pointer. to open the final frame, and a basket by Luke Weatherhead increased the advantage to 17 points (51-34). Weatherhead ended the game with 14 points. 10 of those coming in the first half. Lakewood did attempt one last comeback in the final six minutes. Brian Geiger followed Wealhcrhcad's hoop with a 3-poinl basket (51-37) and Elenbaas later answered a Shriver basket with his final hoop off an offensive rebound (53-39). Still, with a 22point fourth quarter that included 12 free throws. Middleville was able to hang on for another Barry County victory. Westendorp and Johnson gave Lakewood a solid 1-2 punch. Westendorp scored 13 points. 10 of those coming in the second half and Johnson came off the Viking bench lo tally 12 points before fouling out. "He (Westendorp) picked it up in the second half plus Johnson gave us a real lift on both offense and defense." Maciasz said. Holzhueter described Tuesday's win over Lakewood as the best game his team has played on the road this season On Friday night. Holzhueter hopes his team can play well at home against league opponent Spring Lake. Maciasz also will be looking for a little home success in a Capital Circuit tilt versus Okemos. "Wc need to start taking care of the business in the league." Holzhueter said. Hamilton 64 Middleville 45 Hamilton improved to 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the O-K Blue in a defensive battle at home. The host Hawkeyes scored the games first 13 points and ended the first hall on a 9-1 run. Defensively. Hamilton held Middleville in check with a l5-of-46 shooting night. Nathan Prangcr topped lhe Trojans in scoring with 16 points. Lakewood's Ryan Westendorp (54) tallied 13 points on Tuesday night, including 10 points in the second half. His work on offense and defense helped to keep the Eyes on the Prize! Andrea Dreyer (10) focuses on setting the volleyball up into the air during Hastings league opener Tuesday versus Lowell. The Saxons won over the Red Arrows in two games. For information about the match, see page 10 of today's Banner. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Hastings racer takes first place at Silverdome Ruff Trux event "It's like an ultimate rush." That was how Dan Johnson described his racing adventure which took place last Saturday al lhe Pontiac Silverdome. Johnson, a Hastings resident, won the overall championship in lhe Ruff Trux competition that was sponsored by the United States Hol Rod Association. Johnson. 31. recorded the fastest time of the 14 trucks in lhe early round and then recorded the quickest finish of the four finalists during the championship round. His championship performance will be shown again on ESPN 2's Inside Monster Jam on Middleville's Andy Finkbeiner (42) chases after a loose ball as Lakewood's Eric Thelen (40) and Ty Brown (10) look on. April 8. Roughly 65.000 fans attended the Pontiac show that just happened lo be Johnson's first attempt on the U.S.H.R. circuit. To just be in the Ruff Trux competition would have been good enough, but to sec his name in lights and to have it be as one of the leaders was an even bigger thrill. The Delton High graduate has enjoyed great racing success during his days behind the wheel. Johnson still holds the Hill Climb record out al Silver Lake and last year revved his wheel's at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis for another huge rush As far as careers go. though. Johnson figures that racing is more of an activity for him than a way lo pay the bills. "It’s something that I like to do (but) I don’t know if you can make a living at it," Johnson said. "I’ll do it for fun right now." Sponsors in Johnson's racing corner include Cathy Wood from Hastings Cryslcr, Neil Wilder from Wilder Auto Service in Hastings. Tom Barry from Battle Creek's Landscaping Service. Jamie Haam of Grand Rapid's Hill Machines and Andy Contreras from Andy's Sign Shop in Grand Rapids. Grapplers cont. from page 10 (Thursday) and will host the Lakewood Tournament on Saturday. Middleville, the defending Division Hl Stale champions, will also wrestle at the Lakewood Tournament. Winners at Sparta Lakewood's team strength paved the way for a first-place performance at the Spana Tournament last Saturday The Vikings collected 207 points, while second-place Grand Haven scored 168 points. "Il was a great weekend." exclaimed Veitch. "We're just trying to get things together going into the final round." It may seem that the wrestling season just started but actually prep team's are now geared toward lhe final stretch. Lake wood's league tournament is Feb. 8 and team districts are scheduled to start on Feb. 12. The Sparta Tournament was a great place for the Lakewood team to show how good they can be. Veitch's squad had nine wrestlers in lhe finals with five taking home championships. At heavyweight. Chris Sutherland pinned Tri County's Jamie Allison in 3:44 of his championship. Nick Boucher pinned Wyoming Park's Mike Mix in 1:45 at 112. Jason Curtis beat Wyoming Park's Dave Dame 5-3 at 152. Mike Hanna pinned Sparta’s Lance Robinson in 29 seconds at 189 and Gabc Steward defeated Wyoming Park’s Randy Bowman 4-2 at 215. Boucher, now 16-1 on the season, was named the Most Valuable Wrestler al the Sparta Tournament. Boucher is lhe defending Division II State champion at 103. the third State champion in the school's rich wrestling history. Second-place finishers for Lakewood were Josh Roil al 125 (lost 5-4 to Hesperia's Travis Reese). Jeremy Casarez at 130 (lost 7-6 lo HoperiaX Kevin Mackey). TJ. Koch at 160 (lost 8-3 to Grand Haven’s Rob North) and Eli Villanueva al 171 (injury default). Al 119. D.J. VanDorp captured a third place and Steve Aldrich, al 145. finished in fourth place. Still No. 1 After capturing first-place honors at last Saturday's Ithaca Tournament, lhe Middleville Trojans remain No. I in the Division 111 wrestling rankings. Coach Tom Lehman’s team have won 11 of their 12 matches so far during the season, the only loss being to Rockford on Dec. 17. Rockford just happens to be No. I in Division I. Spencer Romph and Luke Middleton lead the team in overall victories with identical 23-1 records. Romph wrestles at 145. while Middleton competes al 152. Jared Otto's 21­ 4 record also is impressive in the 130-pound weight class. Lowell 42 Hastings 25 In its makeup dual with the Red Arrows, the Saxons had their problems shaking off the rust. Winners for Hastings were Luke Noteboom (125). Bill Blair (IM)). Kevin Morgan (171). Jamie James (189) and Justin Waters (275). Noteboom won 10-0 over Matt Blough. Blair had a 16-1 lech, fall over Kyle Roth. Morgan pinned Keith Krcbill in 1:20. James out-scored Mike Minier 12-3 and Waters scored a pin in 1:21 over Mike Amswald. Chad Noteboom won an exhibition match for the Saxons al 112 with a pin that took 4:03 to complete. Hastings will wrestle at East Grand Rapids tonight in O-K White mat action. Records to Run Starting next week (Jan. 30) in the Hastings Banner newspaper, records for wrestlers from Hastings. Dcllon. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville will appear. The Banner urges coaches from all five teams to make sure that their wrestlers arc accounted for and included in the weekly listing Wrestling Calendar Bary County action on the mats should be quite challenging during the next couple of days. Tonight. Hastings will host East Grand Rapids. Delton will entertain Mattawan. Maple Valley will travel to Dansville and Middleville will wrestle at Hamilton. On Saturday. Hastings will be at Lansing Waverly. New Lothrup will host Dcllon and Maple Valley will sei out for the East Jackson Tournament. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 Dan Johnson, of Hastings, found his trip to the Pontiac Silverdome to be a very rewarding one. Now he hopes to continue his winning ways during upcoming racing events. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 23, 1997 Bowling SCORES:; Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 7-1; Woodmansee Sawmill 7-1; Viking 5-3; Mosteiler Graphics 4-4; Pin Seekers 5-3; Advanced Commercial Printing 3-5; Flexfab 3-5; Lockshop 3-5; Hast­ ings Bowlers 3-5; Bye 0-8. Woodmansee 40-40; Vrogindewey 39-37; Brewer 36-44; Moucouhs 36-44; Leibcoc 34-42; Brodock 32^-47^; Schlachlcr 30-50; Richardson 28^-51 Ladies Good Games and Series — S Pen ntnglon 170-166; G Otis 194. D Brewer 144; G. Denny 176; N. Moucouhs 159. D Mens High Games A Series Keller 132; L. Johnson 129. Y Marklev R. Reed 224; L Burch 181; D. Malyneik 162-457; M Matson 161-445; B. Howes 149. 220-523; M. Davis 196-572; S. Guy 200; K. Keller 191; G. Snyder 201-546. M Kingsley 119; A. Lethcoe 147 Meas Good Gaines and Series — J. Womens High Games & Series B. Wilkins 188; L. Thomas 163-444; L. Nelson Beckwith 161; R. Wieland 245-528; R Phillips 189-515; B. Terry 214 559; V 187-479; C. O'Keefe 163-453; B. O'Keefe Bowman 168; D. Hall 174-486; J. Mercer 197; B. Norris 167; L. Miller 146. 191; P Terpening 205; C. Haywood 182-468; G. Young 132; W Brodock Monday Mixer, 214-437; W. Malleboote 163-445; A Brewer The Green Chic, 55-25: Deweys Auto ___ 193-466. Body 45-35; Rowdie Girl, 43-37; Girrbachs Recreation Bowling 4214-3714; Michelob 4114-3814; Three Fairchild Oil 9; Freeport Elevator 9; Ponies Tack 41-39; Kelleys Keglera 40-40; Crystal Clear Water 8; Carlton C -ter Ex­ Mr. Bruces 40-40; Haruler Tours 38-42; TM cavating 5; Barry Automotive 4. Lassies 35-45; Bruns Tire 31-49; Haslinis Good Gaines and Series — B Burkhuff Bowl 28-52. 204; J. Zink 2O7 2I2-59O; M Porritt Good Games and Series — H. Hcwid 201-514; G. Yoder 214-561; E Olsen 517; 178-460; B. Anders 187-473: K. Winich D. McClurkm 202-505 207-532: F P.uthruff 178-486; H. Service 213-170. L. Hoyt 174: C Petersen 134: L. Wednesday P.M. Friend 143; B Moore 151; F Schneider 178; Friendly Home Parties 44^-27'^; Mills M. Snyder 207; C. Allen 137; M Meehan Landing 44-28; Eye and Ent Specialists 162; D. Gross 140; N. Pomeroy 154; R. Pins 43-29; H & S Machine 42-30; Mace s Ph 153. D. Bums 166. S. Nevins 170: B. Howe 41^-3016; Lifestyles 37^-34h; Hair Care 157: M Matson 179; R. Shapley 187 Center 37^-34*4; Misfits 37-35; Valley Realty 36-36; Nashville Chiropractic 33-39; Sunday Night Mixed Varney’s Stables 29-13. Vacant 7-65. B.S.ers 49; Short N Sweet 49; Rednecks High Gaines and Series — S Glasgow 49; D A N Mongage 46; Bowling Buddies 202-550; ***' L. Elliston 196-524; L Barnum 4444; S & S 4244. Runarounds 4144; 2x4 181499; L. Yoder 179-462. C Parsons 4044. Thunder Alley 40; Tasman lac's 40; 180452: R. Reichard 188-139. M Dull Diehards 39; QB A Assoc 38; Fearsome 4 192472; G. Cochran 145-125; C. Bishop 3744: Beginners Plus 36; Friends 36; Danger 171427. J. George 160-175; D. Brewer Zone 32; Gel Along Gang 25; See Ya 14 162-388; C. Trumbull 144-393; M. Snow Womens High Games and Series — S. 169-394; L. Weyerman 140-394; T. Case ____ VanDenberg 219-574: E. Hammontree 137-382: E. Ulrich 170: D Bums 156. 209-498; L. Falconer 181-489; L Davis Fri. Mixed Moose 180483; S Snider 160453; L. Beyer Four R's 5344: Three Ponies 47; Heads Out 155420; S. Craven 166415; B. James 4644; Get Lucky 4544; Nine 4 Wiggle 4444; 137-393; K. Faul 145-387: P. Eye 137-385 Ten Pins 44; Sears Service 42; Odd Balls 41; L Cores 149-362; K. Becker 201; K. Sulfui Special Ks 41: Working On II 40. Big O's 185; M Simpson 186; D Krallman 176; K 39H; Rocky 4 38. Late Comers 3546; Gillons Conley 170; V. Miller 162; S. Vonberg 157: Const. 3444; Gutter Gang 34; Ramblers 3244; A. Hubbell 151; J Dezess 112. Roscos 23: Four Star 17. num 236-695; R Conley 226-598; R. Vonberg 211-574; D. Storehouse 221-570: S. Sanborn 216-570; K Bushec 203-559; J Jiles 199- 535; J. Delaal 183'525; B Drayton 200- 520; R. Craven 196-517;) Eye 180-513; K. Lambeth 177-510; R. Snyder 11 184-500; V. Dezess 177-458; T lames 169-440: R. Bowman 220; B. Rentz 208; K. Hammontree 200; B. Hubbell 180; B. Falconer 176; S. Frenthway 174; M. Cross 172. Bowlerrttea Bennett Industries 47-29; Kenl Oil 40-36; Dorothy's Hair Styling 38-58: Carlton Center Excavating 36-40: Hecker Insurance 35-41; DJ. Electric 30-46. 168-450; K Fowler 177-500; T. Chnsiopher 189-530; E. Ulrich 200-509; N. Goggins 145; T. Redman 141-371; S. Merrill 172-469; J. McMillen 192-525; S. Dunham 154-434; M Andrus 144; J Hamilton 182-512; G Potter 159- 435; H. Coenen 173-475; S. Drake 160- 425; L. Dawe 170; K. Doster 112-314; E. Vanasse 170-505 Men's High Series A Games - R. Faye 177-524; H Service 195-514; S. Peabody 210-564; J Mays 255-636; J. Barnum 228-609; J. Bartimus 181-526: R. Robbins 199-550; T Rainwater 235-643; A Taylor 226-578; W. Gillons 151-M0. D. Keillor 183-538; G. Seton 197-515; W Brodock 204-553; D. Palmiticr 135-392; W. Rippley 202; T. Heath 192: R. Roush 177: B. Keeler 224; S. Gillons 184; D. Tinkler 160; T Ramsey 167; F Wilks 137; R. Hildenbrand 184. Women's High Series A Gama — S. McKee 208-580: C. Barnum 134-392; F Snyder 187-500; L. Barnum 187-526; Madden 186-511; D. Bartimus 200-552; ... K. Keeler 153-445; B. Faul 194-509; S. Keillor 144-398; P. Arends 159-468;S. Tinkler 176447; G. Meaney 160-135; K. Sutfin 173; B. Roberts 148; M Sears 67; S. Smith 148; K. Becker 196; S Sanborn 192 EXTRA COPIES Senior CKizem of The BANNER Colvin 55-25; Kuempel 49-31; Friend 47-33: Jesick 42W-37W; Nash 4144-3814; Otis 41-39: Hall 41-39; Snyder 4044-3944; Greater Barry County. It’s Our Business To Build New Business «*ra-«Wutr- »Vtaneiwon>nano Mmreran Middle school wrestlers win Hastings Middle School captured first place at the eight-team Union City loumamcnt Saturday. The Saxons registered 263 1/2 points to out-distance runner-up Quincy hy 70 points. Winning first place medals lor Hastings were Donas an Endsley. Greg Scebcr. Mike Hamp. Scan Tefft and Shaun Hollars Second place finishers included Travis Millison. Jason Goggins. Luke Rogers and Robert Johnson. Craig Bollhouse. Andy Powell and Robert Eight grade eagers in Hastings prevail Hastings won twice over Plainwell in eighth grade basketball action on Jan. 22 with the gold team winning 38-14 and the blue prevailing 51-23. Matt Beachnau and Ar.ron Keller each scored 6 points for the gold, now 3-2, and Adam Miller added 5 markers. All nine players scored Leland Jennings had a season-high 19 points and 8 rebounds for lhe blue, now 2-3. Mall Giei ler scored 7 and Malt Norris and Jerry Ladcre each added 6. All nine players scored YMCA NEWS Winter Program Changes Due to the recent snowstorms, lhe followmg programs have made changes: Cheerleading (4 yrs.-2nd grade) will start on Thursday. Jan. 23. The registration deadline has been extended lo Jan 23. also A make-up day for lhe cancelled Jan. 16 will be determined. Indoor Soccer 15th/6th grade, program will be cancelled for 1997. Rrvtaed Indoor Soccer - Hastings Area (Itt-MhGrndt) Indoor Soccer for girls ond boys la first through fourth grades wUl be held on Saturday, beginning Jan. 25 and will con­ tinue through March 1. There will be no meeting on Feb. 15. Doug Mecham (Hatting, High School's Soccer Coach) will provide lhe taut ruction. The program will be heM h> lhe HaMJugs High School's Gymaaohun at the following times: Id/2nd grade - 8:30-9-30 a.m.; 5th/6th grade 9:45-10:45 a.m.; 3rd/4th grade — II40hm»o. RegMration will be held M the SIS or the program fee ot S3 can be paid Every Sunday, beginning Jan. 19 till March 9. the YMCA will have the Hastings High School gym open for open gyms. The gym opens at 2 and closes at 4. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and rollerskating (br­ ing your own equipment). The cost for the ac­ tivity is $2 per person with a family cap of 56. Those with youth in grades 6 or lower must be accompanied by a parent. Cheerleading CHnfc (34th Graders) On Monday and Wednesday, girls in grades 3-6th. will have the opportunity to participate in a two week cheerleading clinic. The pro­ gram begins on Jan 27 and ends Feb 5. Par­ ticipants will also cheer at a Hastings High School varsity basketball game on Feb 7 The program is held at lhe Hastings High School cafeteria from 3:30-4:30. Pre-registralion is required. The cost for the program is $10. Sponsorship are available upon request The program is limited to the first 50 who register Tournaments and leagues opening up in the YBOA Michigan Youth Basketball of America will be holding sanctioned tournaments in various Michigan locations during lhe month of April. The following is a list of those dates along wi:h other important information Boys’ Tournaments April 18-20. April 25-26 — at Garden City for ages 10. 11 and 12 April 25-27. May 3-4 — al Flint for ages 13 and 14. April 11-13. April 19-20 — at Battle Creek for ages 15 and 16. April 4-6 — at Lansing for ages 17. Girls’ Tournaments April 4-6 — at Lansing area for ages 10 and 11. April 18-20 — al Lansing area for ages 12 and 13. April 11-13 — at Portland for ages 14-16 and 18. The deadline lo enter all State tournaments is March 24/The entry fee is $200 and you arc guaranteed three games. You must be a member of YBOA to participate in lhe Stale tournaments. To receive the proper forms, contact the Michigan YBOA office al 106 W. Allegan, Sic. 519. Lansing MI. 48933. Phone: (517)484-0333. Leagues Starting Up Befinning Smirdiy. Jan. 25. the YMCA will be opening the High School gym from noon lo 2 p.m.. for Middle Schoolers and High Schooler, who would like lo phy baketbnll The cost u $2 per penon RcgutralxNl is at the door. YMCA Youth Council's Mem Basketball BMfasor Ritchies Koffee Shop... Terry’s.............................. Union Bank...................... Hastings Drill Team...... Grandma's Green Tree. Michigan Youth Basketball of America will be conducting boy’s basketball leagues starting in February. The learns will play an eight-game season through March. Cost to enter the leagues is $30 per league plus $25 per coach and $9 per player on your roster. The age divisions arc 12 and under and 14 and under. The basketball players cannot turn the next age before Sept. I For additional information, contact the Slate YBOA office at (517)484-0333 W-L 3-2 .2-1 .1-3 Volleyball .4-0 .3-0 .2-2 .1-2 1-3 0-4 YMCA Hatting, Youth Council', WhHer Women', Votteyhah I rogue BMAfor Blairs Landscaping.. Prterson/Brown........ Mainstrec* Savings.. Hastings Merchants. Bosleys........................ Cappon/Wclton........ B Minor - Ritchies Koffee Shop 46 vs. Drill Team 33; Grandmas Green Tree 58 vs. Terry Bariietball 65. B Major — Cappon/Wclton 50 vs. Bosley 59; Mamstreet Savings Bnk 61 vs. Blair Landteaping 86. YMCA of Barry County Adult Indoor W-L ICS Title Office Tope and GilbetVPLC.... McConnels Drill Team... Mainstreel Savings Bank. Backe Construction......... Ranger Tool and Die....... Ray James Electric........... Benner Logging and McDonalds..................... Goodenough Goodies...... . 18-0 .15-3 .14-4 .13-5 .10’8 .8-10 .4-14 .3-15 .3-15 .2-16 Adult Coed Volleyball Standings Blue.. Black . Green., White Red Yellow W-L .3-0-2 .2-2-1 2-3-0 .2-2-1 .0-5-0 Results Red 7 vs. White 5; Black 4 vs. Yellow 2; Blue 10 vs. Green 2. Bennett Induunes.......... Hatting, Saxon,............. Pennock Hoqnlal........... Dig-it................................. Flexfab.............................. Hatting, Mfg................. All Set............................... Burkey Sale, A Service. 15-0 10-2 ..M ...7-5 ..7-5 .6-9 .0-12 .0-15 LEGAL NOTICES; HOTKC OF MUTM DATIS roo n« fouowmo moups will mare on lb. following dole, or ot lhe coll ol fho choir. Jonuory 13. 1997 July 14. 1997 Fobruory 10. 1997 March 10. 1997 Septembers. 1997 April 14. 1997 October 13. 1997 Moy 13. 1997 November 10. 1997 Decembers. 1997 The Borry County Remonumentation Ovecsite Committee will meet on the following dotes or of the coll of the chair. July 21. 1997 « arve, tom tm otner^-nc Baker all look home third place achievements. Holt 44 Hastings 43 The middle school wrestling team lost its first dual of the season on Jan. 15. Winning by fall were Craig Bolthouse. Andy Powell. Robert Johnson. Shaun Hollars and /Xndrew Anger. Travis Millison. Lucas Waters. Brian Sutfin and Robert Baker all prevailed by decisions. ooob^jo Novrenbre 17. IW7 Ducrenbre IS. IW: WHEREAS defoult hoe been mode in the terms ond conditions of o certain mortgage mode by EdJanuary 13. 1997 — 7:X p.m. Pledge to Flog by all. Whitaker. Woods. Adorn*. Albert present; Forster absent; Deputy Clerk Caso; fourtuon resident*. Commisslonor Sandy James; Lyndy Bolthouse; YMCA Approved agendo ond December meeting minutes. ftocoived correspondence ond committoo; treasurers report*. Approved payment of oil January bill*. Lyndy Bobhouse prosontod YMCA report ond re­ quest for 1997 grant. Hoard good comments ond complaint* Ro: cometary. Authorised camera ond calculator for Supor- tuber. A.D.. 1994, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Da ads for the County of Sorry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October, A.D.. Docombor 5. 1994 In llbor 620 on pogos 333-340 •enchmork Mortgoge Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, ond said assignment was recorded on fortf-nino thousand nineteen and 39/100 dollars 1:00 in the County Administrator's Office in the Courthouse. Patricio Albort. Supervisor (1/23). Char Bain, 945-2729 NOTICE: The Barry County Board of Commissioners will meet at 9:30 a.m. In the Commissioner's Room, Mezzanine Level (M) of the Barry County Courthouse on the following dates: C February 11.1M7 □ March 11,1997 □ April 9,1997 □ May 13,1997 □ June 10, 1997 □ July 8, 1997 □ August 12,1997 □ September 9,1997 □ October 14,1997 □ November 11,1997 □ December 9, 1997 □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ January 28, 1997 February 25. 1N7 March 25, 1897 April 22, 1997 May 27, 1997 June 24,19*7 July 22, 1997 August 26, 1997 September 23,1997 October 2*. 1997 November 25, 1997 December 23, 1997 The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to Individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing. upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabili­ ties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or by calling the following: Michael C. Brown. County Administrator 220 W. Stale Street of printed motoriols being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/heoring upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities re­ quiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W. State St Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Ct-rupa MiMST-uio fcrwse H304O-: NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgoge ond pursuant to lhe statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode ond provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 6th day of March. 1997. at 2:00 o'clock In the afternoon, local time, said mortgage will bo foreclosed at a sale ot public auction to the highest bidder at the oast door of the Courthouse In the City ot Hostings. County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the place ol holding Circuit Court In sold County), of the premises described in and ana hoH portent (9.5%) per annum ond all Uala-RUe Focdo Welcome Corners Church Special Olympics Dinner Benefit Put on by Plumbs January 31st 4 pm - 7 pm Menu: Chicken, Ham, Potatoes, Vegetables and Salad. Variety of desserts and beverages. AU proceeds go for Special Olympics, Come Help Support. Adults $7.00 • Children Ages 5-12 $3.50 • Under 4 Free Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof as Ml 49054 Tax 1.0. No. 06-09-060-039. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which the date of such solo. Dated January 23. 1 997 Benchmark Mortgoge Corporation. Assignee of Mortgoge CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney for Benchmark Mortgoge Corporation 703 E. Court Street Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone (810) 238-4030 0'30) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 23. 1997 — Page 13 Lake Odessa NEWS I jier business news is that the CSX railway system was not able to complete the proposed stock merger with Conrail after Norfolk Southern bid a higher amount for stock shares. There is still voting of stockholders before cither merger vote taxes place luikcwood's volleyball team had a headline in lhe Sunday State Journal for its case in claiming the title in the Mason Invitational on Their record before the the weekend weekend event was 32-0 Lake wood won over Haslett by scores of 15-3 and 15-3. For the coacl.es' choice of All-Tournament team. Lakewood's Jennifer Mitchell. Joni Daniels and Jamie Schrock were named. One player from Forest Hills Northern and two from Mason completed the honorary roster. The board members of lhe local historical society met Monday evening and dealt with a full agenda. They heard the report of the suc­ cessful full meeting of the genealogy group voted to purchase 30 chairs for the depot; voted to get reprints of the 1987 centennial history in response to frequent requests for the past five years; acknowledged the gift of about 20 railroad theme pictures; settled on a scouting theme for Depot Day in July; ac­ cepted the design of a Pere Marquette locomotive for the 1997 mugs; agreed to host a catered 'Dinner at the Depot” on Feb. 15 for the first 30 reservations; and had the word (hat 1997 is the year to choose the grand mar­ shal for the Lake Odessa Fair parade. Since the January meeting was cancelled, the pro­ gram on thie contents of the Herron scrapbook People heaved sigh* ol relict on the weekend as the weather abated a bit The temperature hovered around the zero mark Sunday morning, but the sky was clear, the roads were passable and the uind was taking a rest. These factors combined to make travel possible beyond one's driveway and even the community. Reports from Honda Saturday were thai their temperature for the week was a bit less than normal, but many degrees warmer than their home haunts in Lake <Messa The Depot Museum will !<• open on Salur day from IO a.m to 2 p.m Some pieces in the interior arc to be moved MMin to allow lor greater seating space for the next meeting ol the newly formed genealogy sixicty tn Ionia County. Gift railroad and depot pictures are on display in the glass cases now On Sunday. Gordon Garlock and his mother went to East Kentwood High School to sec his nephew Brian of Big Rapids play hockey The lumber city boys won their game 4-3 with Brian making one of lltc goals and two assists Those 11-year-old boys exert a great deal ol energy as they skate pell-mell across the rink They had tied their game al Battle Creek on the previous day A recent death notice ot Gilbert Vaughan brings to memory him and his late wife Max­ ine, who lived at Lake Manor a lew years after I4 years at Carson City and seven in Farmington Hills where he was associated with the dairy industry, several years at the Hiscock-Vaughan family compound at Torch Lake near Rapid City While here they were members of the local historical society and Central United Methodist Church Lansing District UMW is having its annual Mission Enrichment day at Portland on Tues day. Jan. 28. with a luncheon on the agenda midday Exchange Youth of the Month named Nicole Campbell and Amon Smith, shown here with teacher Julie Carlson, are Yeung Citizens of the Month for January from Pleasantview Elementary School Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens ot the Month for January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Alice Trout and Jim Coenen. with teacher Jane Merritt will be rescheduled for February. Coming arc programs on Uganda, the Lake Odessa Bible Conference, an African visit. The Bugle will be published in February . Malcolm Tasker, retired pharmacy owner, has been in Blodgett Hospital because of pneumonia. . LEGAL NOTICES Martgag* FeradMura Sale BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting This firm is o debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information we obtain will be used for that purpo*e MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default ha* been mode in the conoitions of a mortgoge mode by Geoffrey M SCHREINER and Shirley A SCHREINER husband and wife to UNITED COMPANIES LENDING COR PORATION Mortgagee dated Juno 28 1995 and recorded on July 10 1995 in Liber 634. on poge 699. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgoge there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of Seventy Three Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Nine and 41/100 dollar* ($73,569.41). including interest at 10.875% per an­ num Adjustable Rate Mortgoge. Interest rate may change I I ond 7'1 of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgoge ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided notice i» hereby given that said mor­ tgoge Will be foreclosed by o sole of the mortgag­ ed premise* or tome part of them, at public ven­ due, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hotline*. Michigan at 1 M Fm o'clock. on February 27. |997. Said premise* are situated in Village of MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described os Lot 93 of Middleville Downs Addition Number 5. according to the recorded plot thereof a* Recorded ■n Liber 5 of Platt. Poge 43. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sale unless determined abandon­ ed m accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cote the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted January 16. 1997 UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642 4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorney* for UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bmgham Forms. Michigan 48025 File 496127095 (2-13) January 7. 1997 Meeting called to order ot 7 30 p m All Board members present Minute* of Dec 3 ond 10 1997 meeting* approv ed a* presented. Treasurer balance* accepted a* read Kevin Sage appointed Sent on effective I 7 97 Delton Kellogg Building Trade* Subdivision received full boord approval Blue Bird houses will be placed at H-ckory cemelorie* Tom Settlement* read «l and *2 Total $458,106 96 January bill* approved lor $59 241 65 Meeting adjournment at 9 00 p.m. Respectfully. Debra Dewey Perry Clerk Richard Bornum. Supervisor (I 23) Synepsla of Minute* CARLTON TOWNSHIP January 13 1997 Present all Boord member* Guests Comm. Jim Bailey and Keith Taylor Mooting coiled to order by Supervisor Kaiser ot 8 p.m. ot Carlton Township Holl Clerk * Report approved Treasurer s report pre*emrd Public Comment* Jim Bailey reported on oc tivitie* of County Commissioners Old Business Corrected c motion made in Feb ■96. New Business Approved work to be done by the Barry County Rd Comm this year Appointed Roger Bum ton Todd Wieland and Ron Wierengo to Board of Review Approved Board ol Review framing session Approved payment of bill* Adjourned meeting at 9 15 pm Wilma Daniel* Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser. Supervisor (I 23) MARVAC Annual &A2cuv Trawweffl ■ZD R ■ Mow ■ F%J BATTLE CREEK CAMPER & RV SHOW Kellogg Arena January 30- February 2, 1997 - 1997 Recreational Vehicles Free RV & Campsite In' " i-ion Service Information. Accessories & Supplies ^ENQUIRER o WBCKfgJ FIRSTS AMERICA oMStt'-nSWS •Alan is a spokesman lor the RV Snows He not be appearing al the snow 'GETDIME FREE!! l. I Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month tor January, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings are (from left) Jessica Falconer. Morgan Steward. Sarah Reaser and Hillary Hutchins, with teacher Debbie Storms. Mirtiti FricfUBn Sale This firm is a debt collector attempting lo collect a debt. Any Information we obtain will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default has been mode in the condition* ol a mortgage mad* by Allen W HAAS ond Adair J. HAAS, husband ond wife (original mortgaged *) to Woodhams AAortgoge Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, date! September 23. 1994 ond recorded on September 27. 1994 in Liber 615. on poge 592. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignment* to Norwest Mortgoge. inc., a Californio Corporation formerly known a* Norwest Mortgoge Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, by merger and name change as assignee, by on assignment doted May 1. 1996. which was recorded on July 16. 1996. in Liber 666. on Poge 756. Borry County Record* on which mor­ tgoge there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy One Thousand Nine Hundred Forty ond 48 100 dollar* ($71.940 48) including in­ terest at 8.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgoge and the statute in such case made qnd provided. notice is hereby given that soid mor­ tgoge will be foreclosed by o sale of the mortgag­ ed premise*, or some port of them, at public ven­ due. ot the Borry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at I 00 PM o'clock on February 27. 1997. Said premises ore situated in Township of HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lot 3 of Acker* Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, a* recorded in Liber 4 ol Plats on poge 7. Easement The premise* lying between the rear or southeasterly line of La) No. 3 of Acker* Plat, ac­ cording to the recorded plot thereof, in Liber 4 of Plot*, poge 7 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Borry County. Michigan and the northwesterly side of the 25 feet access rood running in a southerly ond southeasterly direction from bet­ ween Lot* No. 1 ond 2 of said plat, lor the nor­ thwesterly and southeasterly limit* of soid premise*, and lying between the two side lot line* of said Lot No. 3 if extended to the northwesterly side ol soid access rood, for the northeasterly ond southwesterly limits. This easement is given for the purpose of enabl­ ing grantees, the survivor of them hi* or her heir* ond assign*, to build, at their expense a septic tank and dry well a* necessary upon the above described premise*, and extending necessary lines and/or pumps thereon to transport sewage from their cottage on said Lot No. 3 to such septic tank and drywell*. The redempt;on period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote ol such sale. Dated January 16. 1997 Norwest Mortage. Inc., a California Corporation formerly known as Norwest Mortgoge Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, by merger and name change FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (810) 642 4202 Trott 8 Trott P.C. Attorney* for Norwest AAortgoge Inc a California Corporation formerly known os Norwest AAortgoge Inc. a Minnesota Corporation by merger and name change Ml 50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farm* Michigan 48025 File *96127274 (2-6) Students at Northeastern Elementary School who earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades lor January are (from left) Ashlee Rizor. Jami Shilling and Greg Smith, with teacher Alice Gergen. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors trom the Hastings Exchange Club are (front, from left) Laura Dipert, Tom Varney and Craig Laurie (back) Samantha Allerdmg. Eric Carpenter and Bethany Aspinall. LEGAL NOTICE Saturday Noon- 9pm Silent Observer Sunday Noon -6pm ADULT ADMISSION ONLY State of MteMgaa Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate .go OFF I ; BUY ONE TICKET-1 I LEGAL NOTICES Friday, Saturday & Sunday Thursday I Weekdays 2pm - 9pm Courtney Fortier was selected by the Exchange Club di Hastings as Young Citizen ol the Month for January at St. Rose School. He is shown here with his teacher. Diane Brighton. Icoupon| File No 97 22032 IE Estote of William J Moon Social Security No 567-441-8'30 I ADULT ADMISSION ONLY I ’ I “J, jADJ TO All INTERESTED PERSONS 1-800-331-9031 Your interest m the •stat* may be barred or af­ fected by the Icllowmg The decedent whose last known address wo* 609 Grant Nashville Ml 49073 died 12 14 96 I Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that all claim* against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Joyce Moon 170 Florence. Apt 10. Woodland Ml 48897 or to both the independent personal representative ond the Borry County Pro­ bote Court Hasting* Michigan 49058. within 4 month* of the c* publication of this notice Notice i* further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and attributed to the person* entitled to >t (123) > �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 23, 1997 COURT pilot project is saving money, continued Southeastern Elementary students honored for their books are (from left) Jenny Bassett. Sheryl Gillhespy, Heather Murphy. Jesse Ellwood and Matt Converse. Young authors honored at Southeastern School Five new authors were honored recently at a tea in Cindy Bender s second grade class­ room at Southeastern Elementary. after suc­ cessfully publishing their first books of the year. Jenny Bassett wrote My Friend. Sheryl Gillhespy wrote The School Story. Heather Murphy wrote My Trip to Mackinaw Island. Jesse Ellwood wrote My Day at the Park and Matt Converse wrote Camping. The new authors read their books to guests and classmates and received comments and compliments about their book. All students and guests were treated lo punch and rice cakes following the reading any appreciable level" despite the increases in caseloads. Fisher said. Circuit Court has no new employees. Family Court has one new part-time employee, lhe first addition in lhe Iasi 19 years. Fisher said. District Court added one part-time new employee last year. "The reason wc were able lo do this (increased workloads with basically the same number of employees) is because of cooperation wc have and also the fact that the commissioners have given us the tools wc need to work with." Fisher said. "You have in the past, al least in the last two years, have given us the technology we needed to update and improve our services. And so while wc'rc taking credit for a lot of this we also appreciate the cooperation we have had from the board." Participating in the court reform "project has positioned our county extremely well for a transition which will be required as a result of last year's court reform legislation,” Fisher said. "The Legislature went part of the way toward court reform last year." Pan of that Legislation means that Barry County is going to get about an additional $200,000 in assistance from lhe slate to help defray expenses of operating lhe courts. By Jan. 1, 1998, each county in the state will be required to enter into an operating agreement to set-up a Family Court. Barry County has already had this set up for more than a year. Fisher anticipates that in many counties that change is going to lead to a lot of turmoil and problems. Middleville to hire new village planner by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Because of the increasing workload that Village Manager David Arking has had to endure since he was hired six months ago, the Village Council has agrecd'to search for an employee lo replace Village Planner Jason Cherry Cherry left his position as planner last July, roughly around the same time Arking was hired to replace former Manager Everil Manshum. Since Arking was getting ad­ justed to his new position, plans to hire a replacement for Cherry were put on hold for a while. The job will pay $28,500 a year, plus benefits. But now that the village has a lol of projects going on. Arking said there docs not seem to be enough time to do everything he would like to be able lo do for the village. Arking said he wanted the position lo be referred to as assistant village manager/planner and he wrote a description outlining what the prospective duties this position would entail, which was accepted by the council's personnel committee. Committee chairman Bill Mosey agreed that Arking has quite a lot to do for one per­ son and could definitely use some help. He added that he fell ordinance enforcement is one thing that there usually is not enough time to deal with, which would be something the new employer could Matt Converse and his grandlather enjoy the punch and rice cakes at the event honoring Southeastern Elementary authors. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 948-8051 I or \a!t I uiomoin > 1M7 CHEVY 4X4, CUSTOM deluxe, $4,500 OBO. 795-3682 for Dave, 795-2585 alter 5p.m. \niiqm x WHEELKORSE C-81 8 sp transmission, mower deck A snowblower, will sell snowb­ lower seperately, $775, 945-2015. OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED. Any size or condi­ tion. 1-800-443-7740. I hip Wanhtl COORDINATOR-CETL'SA SEEKS individual who is self­ motivated to place and supervise foreign high school students in host families. Training, fees and international travel incentives. Send resume or teller of interest io CETLSA. Box II. 5300 Northland Drive NE., Grand Rapids. Michigan 49505. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St., Freeport, Ml EOE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY OPPORTUNITY for a self-motivated individual in our Fecililics department Work performed will inJude general maintenance of lhe building, lots and fixtures, receiving supplies and maintaining lhe supply room, currier back-up. Requires a neat appearance, a valid driven license with a good driving record. Previous experience an asset Part lime, Monday Friday 7 45am 12 )0pUL Apply at the Personnel Office, Hi*^".gs City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings Ml 49058 E.O E. LOST: TWO MALE DOGS 10 yr. old Golden Retriever, 10 mo. old Springer Spaniel. Call 945-3734 and leave a message. ABANDONED FACTORY REPO'S wrong color, ou huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st lime home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. / <•/ hh ill EFFICIENCY IN HASTINGS CARD OF THANKS Wc would like to thank our many friends that turned out for lhe beautiful 45ih Anniversary celebration on January 12. God Bless you all. A special thank you to our church families, both here and in Albuquerque, New Mexico who sent many cards and prayers ; and moat of all to our children A BIG THANK YOU! Wc love you all. Mom A dad Marlene and Bill Brace I Sepcrate kitchen, dinette and bath area, some storage, S300 mo. plus deposit A utili­ ties, for application call 616-792-2384, if no response leave message. X al tonal take control of. "This person would clean up junk yards and enforce some of lhe ordinances." he said. Daily calls, he said, could give Arking time to explore grants that he could write. "David is doing a good job. but has too much for one person to do." he said. The discussion about the new employee enforcing ordinances led to another separate idea about eventually hiring a part-time zoning administrator or enforcer like the township has sometime in lhe future. The council agreed lo prepare to make a hire. Arking said lhe ultimate decision of who lo hire would go lo lhe council but he found that he sees eye to eye with the committee and could work cooperatively with its members. He added (hat the new planner would not necessarily have supervisory authority but the person could take care of things that he asks for in case he is not around. Mention of lhe village being an equal opportunity employer also was agreed to be mentioned in the advertisement. "I hope this person will add to lhe village's ability to serve the public." Mosey said. brass bed with brand new "Pillow top" mattress set includes deluxe frame. Cost SI,200 must sell. S375. 1-517-676-6414_____________ BEDROOM OUTFIT, beauti­ ful oak finish includes dresser, chest, headboard and queen size orthopedic firm mattress set, 1 month old, cost SI 100, sacrifice $300. 1-517-699-2251 QUEEN SIZE Scaly posturpedic firm mattress set with frame. Still in plastic! Cost $800, asking $250. 1-517-882-6175 Staff Writer Three Charlotte area men charged in the Dec. 9 armed robbery of (he Laurel Manor Adult Foster Care home in Maple Grove Township, waived their preliminary exams on related charges in Eaton County. Michael J. Dupree. 18. of Charlotte. Tomas E. Parsons. 20, of Charlotte, and Ryan Cummings. 17. of Holt, all were scheduled for an 8:30 a m. arraignment in Eaton County Circuit Court on Feb. 20. All are charged with possession of a sawed-off shotgun and possession of mari­ juana in Eaton County. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Mike Eagen informed the court that plea agreements have been offered lo Parsons and Dupree, while plea discussions are continuing with Cummings. Parson and Dupree have also been charged each with four counts of first degree home invasion. Eagen told the court in the Parson case, if he pleads guilty to lhe home invasion charges and testifies against Dupree and Cummings, then upon sentencing prosecu­ tors will drop the weapons and marijuana charges, as well as supplemental habitual of­ fender charges. Eagen said in the Dupree case, if he pleads guilty lo the home invasion charges and tes­ tifies against Parson and Cummings, then upon sentencing prosecutors will drop lhe weapons and marijuana charges, as well as recommending that lhe minimum sentence for Dupree not exceed the minimum sentenc­ ing in Dupree's Barry County case. Cummings has not been formally charged with home invasion. Eagen told victims after the hearing, because plea agreement negotiations are still going on. He told victims that guns taken from their homes are believed lo have been used in the robbery in Maple Grove township. Cummings, Dupree and Parson arc charged in Barry County with armed robbery, home invasion and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The three are alleged to have burst into the foster care home armed with shotguns and wearing black ski masks. They allegedly bound and gagged the owner of the home, the cook, and a visiting neighborhood teen, and took more than $1,500 belonging to res­ idents. POLICE BEAT Charges sought in domestic assault HASTINGS — Hastings City Police were dispatched to a home in the 1200 block of Starr School Road where they arrested a 29-year-old Hastings man for domestic assault Jan. 17. Police said when they arrived at the home, lhe victim ran out lo their cruiser, out of breath and holding her neck. She told police her assailant had been drinking and had choked her. He stopped after her daughter called 911, and lhe woman and her daughter then ran to a neighbor's house. Police said they did sec a red mark on the left side of the woman s neck and they were requesting the prosecutor's office to charge the man with domestic assault. The man's name is being withheld pending issuance of a warrant. Metal box stolen from home HASTINGS — Hastings City Police say they have no suspects in the theft of metal fire proof box from a home in the 1000 block of West Slate Road. The box contained more than 400 one dollar bills. Michigan titles to four vehicles, rare coins and other papers. City Police said there were no signs of forced entry and arc encouraging anyone with Hastings. . Bruce and her passengers Robert R. Bruce Jr.. 24. and Sam Bruce, 2, all of Hastings, were not injured in the accident. Keller was taken to Pennock Hospital with minor injuries, while her passenger MacKenzic Keller-Bcnnctl. 2. also of Hastings, was not Play Michigan’s dating game; 1-800-ROMANCE, exl«4947 SO U.S. Samp Bonds aren't the nest Il it ant xs Sirihix etatmj thmj in the world But woJdn l al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945 9448 and leave message. by Jason Carr accident involving minor injuries. Troopers said a vehicle driven by Kelly A Bruce. 26. of Hastings was approaching the intersection of Heath Road and M-37. When Bruce attempted lo stop, she hit a patch of ice and could not slop the vehicle, rear-ending a vehicle driven by Tracey L. Keller. 23, of NOW. $120 daily processing mail from your home for Nation­ al Coupon. Easy! No experience needed. Limited openings. Application 1-800-426-3252, Ext 44000, 24hrs____________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ Maple Grove robbery suspects waive preliminary exams RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan Stale Police troopers responded to a Sat-irday \th registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. (From left) Michael Dupree, Christopher Cummings and Tomas Parsons all waived preliminary exams in Eaton County Wednesday on charges related to the Dec. 9 armed robbery of a Lawrence Road home. They are pictured here at their December arraignment in Barry County District Court for the armed robbery offense. Injuries minor in accident HOMEWORKERS NEEDED PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, board The process of self-improvement is like a race that has no finish line, he said. A lot is lell lo be done, but I want you lo know that wc'rc all working hard to accomplish those things.” the judge said. "Wc think we've achieved great results in lhe last year. Our employees have worked very hard to make these things happen. ..We're proud of what we've accomplished and wc hope you arc also proud of your court system. I think it's one that is setting an example for the rest of the state in many respects." information to call them at 945-5791. START DATING TONIGHT! BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE ".. But in Barry County it is more likely that the transition will be smooth and seamless, reflecting the high degree of trust and cooperation which have been achieved." he said. Commissioner Robert Wenger commended the judges, saying they should pal each other on the back. "Other counties that arc doing this process are not (lowing along as fast or as smooth as wc are." Wenger said. "We certainly don’t know all of the results of our project at (his time," Fisher told the injured. Bruce was cited fur hazardous driving. No suspects in theft of items you rather fate r. mestment tint's THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies said they have no suspects in lhe theft of a wedding ring and a knife from a home in the 2000 block of jjaranteed lo ’row? Sure you worid Kaiser Road. * The victim told deputies he last saw the items in July and did not think he had misplaced them. He told deputies he believed they may have been stolen when he had a party during the summer, as that was the last time he had seen the items and just now noticed them to be missing. The victim told deputies he had no suspects. The ring was described as a half-carat solitaire women's wedding ring with wrap-around diamonds, valued al about S2.000. The knife was described as a buck knife with titanium handle and finger grips, with a three-inch blade, valued at about $80. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-01-30.pdf 5b376b22ca28af5ab9cbfb64d0159a64 PDF Text Text Saxon eagers shoot for first Open house shows school additions See Page 10 See Page 5 Welfare reform set at 1st Friday See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/J0/99 Hastings hjuiicLihrar. 121 S. Church st. Hastings, Ml 49, Hastings THURSDAY. JANUARY 30. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 4 Mews Briefs Tk, Graad Rapidz Sympboay will fMlMM iti cowcert « 7:30 pan. Sraur40. Nb. I, M Central Auditorium in W* I ld> annual concert in Haninga, apnamomd by the Thomapple Arts Caancil of Barry CooMy. ANNER will include MM*. of the moat famous works of WWfpwt Amadeus Mozart, suck ■ "■MKteiue Nractwnusik" and the onr- MB to the open "Don Giovanni." Associste Conductor John VariMM will load the symphony. Sdhtoel CMenei. principal clarinetiat, will be County administrator wins praise, big raise by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Over the next three years. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown will be taking home pay hikes totaling $15,000. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday voted 5-2 to approve a thrcc-year contract with Brown, providing for an im­ mediate 12 percent salary increase and 10 percent wage jumps in 1998 and '99. Those changes increase his salary from $42,000 to $47,000 retroactive to Jan. I, $52,000 next year and $57,000 in 1999. Brown, a former director of Clinton and Gratiot counties' Community Corrections program who had no previous experience as a county administrator, was hired by the county in March 1995 at a salary of $40,000. MMart an a soloist in the lint move- *AMaicJi*i(fteak>)( piacae and Antonio Saborft M*«RaMe up *e first hatfef yb peopran. "Mostly MtraraL* Mould half of the program, in Rossis." will feature "Voby ’ergfi R. rhrasninoff. it*iawait front "Hamlet" by Dmitri tanich and Kabalevsky* -The ate >10 foradtiks. S$ for asasor I and >3 for students over 12. non is free for children 12 and Michael Brown aM Md mysterious events that can ocoar before and after death in a program al 7 pJU- Thursday. Feb. 6, at the Haat- " b* S*fc Library • aidawe is u licensed [wnftasinaal In its recommendation to the county board to approve Brown's new contract, lhe Per­ sonnel and Human Services Committee said Brown "wps hired at a lime when we were greatly in need of a fiscal and financial ex­ pert. He rose to the occasion; plus proved himself a good administrator and now should be evaluated as an experienced administra­ tor." Commissioners Tim Burd and Robert Wenger voted against approving Brown's contract. Commissioner Emmet Herrington was absent. 'No matter how good somebody is, there’s no way I'd ever vote for that kind of an in­ crease for anybody...” Burd said. Wenger said he agreed with Burd, but added that Brown should have a belter retirement plan. Commissioner Lew Newman, chairman of the Personnel and Human Services Committee, told the board that all 15 verbal evaluations of Brown’s job performance by county commissioners, county elected officials and department heads could be summed up by Commissioner Rod Goebel's comment: "He’s the right man for the job.” Eleven of the evaluations ranked Brown in the top "excellent" category. Three evaluated his performance as very good. Commis­ sioner Tim Burd gave the lowest rating, bui that was ar. evaluation oh gc-uu." Eurdi»aiJ he would like to sec more follow-through "on calandarizing committees." ■ Newman, after the meeting, said several people remarked that they rated Brown as very good 'because if I say excellent there's no more room to grow. It’s really excellent, but I'm going to say very good...we don't want to spoil him.’" Commissioners Sandy James. Lew New­ man, Emmet Herrington. Rod Goebel and Jim Bailey all gave Brown an excellent rat­ ing. Likewise, so did department heads Clerk IBM." * MS foe Saurday night's perfor­ CrciHa Skidmore, bcreavemear and uehmmer coordinator for Barry Cosnaraatiy Hospice, will discuss the apiri- PRICE 50* *500,000 is asking price for City Hall - 'JMwnIv io private practice, an adjjanct Violinists “string” students along... See COUNTY, continued on page 2 Violinist James Eppinga. pictured here with a Pleasantview third grader, was among Grand Rapids Symphony members presenting a special "strings" program at area elementary schools this week. (See inside for story and photos.) oy David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings' asking price to Barry County for City Hall and the adjacent home and property will be $500,000. after City Council action Monday night. The City Hail building and site and a home immediately west on State Street arc up for sale because city offices will move early next year to the current MainStrcci Savings Bank location at Stale Street and Michigan Avenue. MainStrecl. meanwhile, will build a new structure on West State Street next to Wendy's Restaurant. City officials have been wanting to get out of their current building for some lime, particularly because of the lack of space in the basement for operations of the police de­ partment. The City Hall site is appraised at $320,000 while the rental property next door has been appraised at $89,000. City Manager Howard Penrod has recommended selling for more than the combined appraised value. The city also can sell the properties to private individuals by use of public auction, but Penrod said he didn't think that would generate as good a price. Many thought the county would be inter­ ested in City Hall because of its potential for use as n parking lot. perhaps alleviating a problem that has been critical, particularly See CITY HALL, continued on pages 2 iMjifteer at Oakland and Western BUrfrigM Universities and an amaeew The program is free and open to the paMc. For more information, call the Bknsy at 945-4263. IWO MOOu OnVOS The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have two llur'n* lhe week of The first will be from I to 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 3. al lhe St. Ambrose Charch in Delton. The goal will be 60 _ Rists. The second will be from I to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 5. at the Casdetoa Township Hall in Nashville. Once again, the goal will be 60 pints. Local Red Cross Director Karen DeSRraa said recent bad weather canceled several blood drives in the region and oerasd critical shortages. Despres also mention the beginning of Manufacturing and Computer Stan­ dardization program that will give Red Cram staff instant information on pa­ tients-health history. Anyone who is at least 17 yean old, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reaaoaably good health and hasn’t given Hood within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute. Also ac­ cepted now are cancer survivors who did not have radiation treatments, people whose diabetes is under control and bcj> atitis patients who contracted the disease before their 11th birthday. AddMonal NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two Area citizens honored for helping save teen’s life Ten area people were honored Monday night with certificates for their help in sav­ ing the life of a Hastings teen injured last fall in a car-bicycle accident. Their actions were praised by Hayings Po­ lice Chief Jerry Sarver, who presented them with special citations, and Tina Thompson of Baltic Creek, grandmother of lhe young­ ster. gave out certificates of appreciation from the family. Sarver said the 10 "gave a little of them­ selves" on Sunday. Oct. 20. at the scene of an accident at West State Street and Wash­ ington Street, where Anthony William Veltre. then 13. was riding his bike, which col­ lided with a car making a right turn from These people are to be thanked and congratu­ lated for saving a life." The boy's grandmother told the ten. "You're all our angels.” Besides Kaiser, the local heroes were Iris McCandlish. William Mullins. Jason Shat­ tuck, John Albert. Randall Hartman and Mike Davis, all of Hastings: Joseph Albert of Delton. Jason Richer of Shelbyville and Kerry Christie of Freeport. Shattuck was unable to make it for the presentation, but the other nine and their families showed up Monday night to receive certificates, citations and grateful hugs. Washington onto Slate. The accident caused lhe teen's face and chest to be lodged under a tire. The citizens nearby removed the car to enable Peggy Kaiser, a registered nurse, to keep the youngster's airway open before the ambu­ lance arrived. He later was taken to Butter­ worth Hospital in critical conditiiwi. He since has recovered from the injuries. "They took the time to care, to save a life," Sarver told the City Council Monday evening. "The accident otherwise could have been tragic." In the citation, the chief wrote. "Of all of these people, none have bragged publicly about their actions, but have instead simply stated that they did what they could do to help.' "In a time when serious crime victims go observed, yet unassisted, and people are loo busy to help their fellow man. these citizens shined above others by taking lhe time to care," Sarver continued. "This again is what makes Hastings stand out above other cities. Ten area people were honored by the Hastings City Council Monday night for their roles in helping save a Hastings teen's life after a car-bike accident Oct. 20. Included in the ceremony were (from left) Randall Hartman, Renee Veltre and son Anthony William. John Albert. Anthony's grandmother Tina Thompson. Joseph Albert. Peggy Kaiser, Kerry Christie, Ins McCandlish. William Mullins, Mike Davis and Jason Richer Not shown is Jason Shattuck. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 30. 1997 "Parking is our largest issue with purchasing that..," Sandy James, Co r News Briefs Garden design workshop set The Barry County Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Mas­ ter Gardener program will sponsor a gar­ den design workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 5. al the Hastings High School lecture hall. The program will include a lecture and slide presentation by Detroit News garden writer and author Janet Marcunovich. who also owns a landscape and garden design firm. Admission is $3 at the door. All gar­ deners, beginners to advanced, are in­ vited to attend. Showcase to have bluegrass, gospel CITY HAU., continued from page 1 since the construction of the new Courts &. Law Building several years ago on Court Street However, it wasn’t until two weeks ago that Counts Administrator Michael Brown publicly expressed interest, asking the city to delay making plans for an auction or letting bids The Property Committee of the Barry Counts Board of Commissioners then asked the city to set a price. The county will be able to either accept the suggested price or make a counter offer. Humane Society to meet Monday The Barry County Humane Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 3. at the Humane Society office. Election of officers for lhe 1997 year will take place. For more information, call 945-0602. Hospice to offer grief recovery series Barry Community Hospice will offer a fivc-weck grief recovery class begin­ ning Monday. Feb. 3. from 4 to 6 p.m. al the Hastings office, 450 Meadow Run. Suite 200. Hastings. Grief recovery combines learning about (he grief process with a chance to talk with others who have lost loved ones. The series is offered as a community service by Barry Community Hospice. There is no charge for this educational program, but donations arc accepted. For further information or to register, call the Hospice office at 948-8452. An evening of country, bluegrass and gospel music will be on tap at 6:30 tonight al the Musicians Showcase at Arby’s in Hastings. Featured will be Donna Albright and lhe Holiness Gospel Singers Albright, from the Coldwater area, sings Patsy Cline favorites and other covers lor country hits. She has pcrlormcd al the Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days. Bowens Mills and previous Show case programs. Th.- Holiness Singers, from the Plainwell area, sing bluegrass-flavored gospel music and a little bit of country. Members of the group include Dana Marshall. Gordy Noble and Jesse Elkins. They have released albums. Sealing al the Showcatt is oh a firstcome. first-served basts. Historical Society meeting is tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7 30 tonight (Thursday. Jan 30) al the Hastings Public Library. 121 South Church St.. Hastings. The meeting was rescheduled from Jan. 16. when inclement weather post­ poned the session. Willy McDonald, a waterfowl expert an J can mg educator, will present a pro­ gram that includes his videos "Close Encounters of the Bird Avenue Kind" and It This Decoy Could Talk." McDonald owns and operates The Duck Blind, a retail store in Richland that features carving and art supplies. He teaches duck can ing in the shop. He has taught a continuing education class at Michigan State University for the past nine years. McDonald and his wife. Diane, are residents of the Delton area, on Wall Lake. Miss Delton nominations due Nominations for the Miss Delton contest are being sought through Friday. Jan 31 Any area business or service organiza­ tion may nominate a candidate. The Miss Delton Program Committee also is asking students and school faculty for nominations. The candidates must be in grades 9-11 and either attend Delton Kellogg High School or live within the Delton school district and be enrolled in cither a private or home school. Hie winner of the title will receive a $500 scholarship and court members will win $50 savings bonds Miss Delton and her four court mem­ bers will be selected at a pageant al 7 p.m. Friday. March 7. at the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. They also will reign over Delton Founders Day activities Aug. X and 9 and serve as community ambassadors at events throughout the year To submit a nomination, include the _’iil s name, address, phone number and .•fade level The one making lhe nomi­ nation al o should submit his or her name, address or plume number The nominations may be sent to Miss Delton 1997. PO Box 444. Ik-lton. M-ch 49046 Nomination forms are available at the high school office, the Delton library. MidLakes Screenprinting and Ac­ tive* car. Delton Hardware. First of America Bank and Felpausch in Delton For more information, call (616) 623­ 2020 Life Issue session reset for Feb. 9 The Life Issue seminar called off by bad weather Jan. 12 at St. Edward's Church in Lake Odessa has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 9. Speakers will be Dr. Laurence Bums, chairman of the OB/GYN Department at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, and Dr. Hank Milanowski, a Grand Rapids dentist. Bums will discuss partial birth abor­ tions and lhe "morning after" pill, RU486. MilanowsM will talk about as- * si stcd suicide. The seminar is open io lhe public and admission is free. Refreshments will be served after lhe program. For more information, call Joan Ja­ cobson at 374-7780 or Si. Edward's Church at 374-7253. ‘Walk for Warmth’ planned for Feb. 22 The 12th annual "Walk for Warmth” is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. at the Free Methodist Church. 301 Stale Road, Hastings. The event is sponsored by the Com­ munity Action Agency of South Central Michigan. Supporters of the walk sign up friends and family members to sponsor them for each mile they cover, earning money to help low income people slay warm over the winter. The walk last year raised more than $12,000, all of which stayed in Barry County for needy, elderly or handicapped people escape the worry of having hen-related emergencies. Steering Committee member Jim McMcllcn will spend a night a • cardboard box Feb. 14 to call attention to the need for money. If there are individual contributions of $1,000, he will spend an extra night in the box. Habitat workshop will be next month The Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity will have two workshop sessions next month for people who need housing. The T- workshops will be at 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 10. or at 9 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 15. Prospective homeowners must attend one of the two and another one either at 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 17. or 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. All of the sessions will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The Habitat program will be ex­ plained and applications will be filled out. Those who attend lhe workshops should bring proof of income from 1995 and ’96 and al least two financial, landlord and personal references. Habitat for Humanly is a nondenominational Christian ministry that builds decent affordable housing for low-income citizens and sells them at cost. Prospective homeowners also must put in at least 200 hours of "sweat equity" into lhe house. The Barry County habitat has built houses in Nashville. Freeport. Or­ angeville. Delton and Hastings. The next house will be built on South Street in Hastings later this year. For more information, call 948-9939. The Board of Commissioners Tuesday went into closed session to deliberate for an hour on the city’s suggested price Back in open session, the board voted to authorize County Administrator Michael Brown to proceed with negotiations for City Hall property and to get information within the next 30 days from its attorney and the Grand Rapids-based architectural firm of Landmark Design and check provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as they pertain to the city property . "We want to do this in a professional manner and have all the answers up front. Thai's what we*ve been working on for the past two weeks." Commissioner SandyJames. chairwoman of lhe board’s Facilities and Property Committee, said after the meet­ ing. "There is no current plan on what we would do with the building." James said. The county is concerned about what con­ formities would have to be made in the City Hall building to comply with the ADA. she said. "We are both government entities, but with changing ownership on lhe title, would we be able to fall under the same" current al­ lowances, she said. For instance, there is not a handicapped bathroom in the city facilities. The city docs have a handicapped ramp and one can get through the doors with a wheelchair. Conse­ quently, she said, the board wants to know if the county would have to spend a lot of money to put the building into compliance. If that is true, perhaps the board would have to reconsider its interest in purchasing the city property, James said. "Parking is our largest issue with purchas­ ing that." she said, so Landmark Design will be asked to determine exactly the number of parking spaces the county could have. Penrod said the advantage of the city sell­ ing to the county is that it will cost less (for example, they won't have to advertise for taking bids), will take less paper work and will be less complicated than the other av­ enues. The city wouldn't be able to collect taxes on the property if it sells to another gov­ ernment unit, but it doesn't collect taxes for the site now. so it wouldn't be losing any money on lhe deal. The city manager said, "I believe it's often difficult (for a public body) to acquire prop­ erty that's convenient for them from a pri­ vate concern. If they need to expand in the future, it will be more difficult..." Penrod stressed again that the county can buy property in closed session and negotia­ tions can be private, but the city must sell the property in an open session, according to lhe Open Meetings Act. Negotiations will continue, regardless of how the initial offer is received and handled. COUNTY*' cmMnu»a from page 1 Nancy Boersma, Drain Commissioner Bob Shaffer, Equalization Director Karen Scar­ brough. Planning & Zoning Director Jim McManus, Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer and Sheriff Steve DeBoer. Treasurer Sue Vandccar gave Brown a "very good" evaluation and said he "is very helpful." Commissioners John Barnett and Robert Wenger gave Brown a “very good" rating. Barnett, who started his first term as a com­ missioner Jan. 1. said "I hear nothing but the best; he is doing a good job." Wenger said Brown "is fair with all commissioners." DeBoer said Brown "makes delicate deci­ sions well and is very approachable." Schondelmayer said he had "nothing but praise" for Brown and added "The county is in good hands" and that he "works well with com­ missioners.” Brown "is outstanding... very helpful." McManus said. Boersma noted that Brown "works well throughout the county." "He's tops. You picked a good administra­ tor." Shaffer said. Scarbrough also called Brown a good ad­ ministrator who "although very busy, al­ ways takes lime for my problems." In his own evaluation. Newman said Brown represents the county well and is re­ spected by all city and county employees. Herrington called Brown a good administra­ tor who should be getting a competitive salary. County Board Chairman Bailey said Brown "works well with department heads, county commissioners and the public." In her evaluation. James, board vice chairwoman, said Brown "should be better rewarded for doing a good job." On Tuesday aftemoor, she said, in reality, the board can’t always reward all the county employees who have excellent job performances because of restrictions in the various department bud­ gets. union contracts and so forth. Of Brown. James said. "I think we made a good choice and need to move forward. It would cost lhe county a lol of money if we didn't have Michael." Newman told the board that Brown's salary was one of the lowest in a comparison study, comparing Brown’s compensation to other county administrators in nine other counties with comparable populations and state equalized valuations Only Ionia’s was lower, at $32,648. Allegan has an opening for an administrator and is willing to pay an annual salary of $68,000 Calhoun County has an opening for an administrative assistant at $52,000. Newman told the board Cass County, which is included in ti study, has less population and less SEV than Barry, but pays its administrator $56,408. Newman said. "During labor negotiations. Cass is the county we use as our closest comparative county to Barry." he said. Newman also reminded the board that when the county had financial problems in 1995. Brown refused to accept a 5 percent Tom and Nancy Small will return to the First Friday senes Feb. 7 to talk about December TqV y Sh°Wn here speakln9 al a ,onjm overpopulation in Welfare reform topic at next First Friday Tom and Nancy Cutbirth Small, retired professors from Western Michigan Univer­ sity. will be guests al the next First Friday presentation Feb. 7 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. The Smalls, who also are members of the Kalamazoo Coalition of Compassion, will talk about welfare reform. The coalition is billed as an alliance of cit­ izens, pastors, churches and college faculty concerned about the plight of the poor and the vulnerable. Ils purpose is "to educate the community about lhe realities of poverty to work for welfare reform that docs more than merely reduce stale and federal assistance to the poor and require that welfare recipients find jobs." The coalition believes the true welfare of a society must be measured by whether stale or federal assistance truly enables lhe poor and vulnerable people to lead decent and sat­ isfying lives. The Smalls will discuss slate welfare regu­ lations developed by the Family Indepen­ dence Agency over the past year and suggest how some regulations might be made more humane and effective before they are ap­ proved by lhe Stale Legislature. New welfare regulations arc scheduled to go into effect the beginning of March. The Smalls, who gave a First Friday pre­ sentation on overpopulation in December 1994, are active with local groups concerned about peace, social justice and environmental issues> The First Friday scries is held at the his­ toric Thomas Jefferson Hall during lhe lunch hour on the first Friday of each month. Visi­ tors arc encouraged to bring their own lunches or light fare can be purchased al the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. salary increase. Brown was guaranteed a 3 to 5 percent increase in his contract after six months of service. "This was a $2,000 salary loss to him when he did this, but shows us what type of administrator we really have." Newman said. Besides being the administrator for lhe county. Brown's duties, as outlined in his contract, are to serve as lhe chief fiscal offi­ cer and financial advisor, personnel liaison to the board, computer manager, risk manager and building authority administrator. Brow ns contract includes benefits that arc totally paid by the county: a medical insur­ ance plan. $25,000 of life insurance, disabil­ ity plan that provides for 67 percent of gross weekly wages and three weeks ol vacation lime, nine days of sick leave each year and three personal business days each year. He also participates in lhe county's retirement plan and receives $400 for dental/optical ex­ penses per year. The contract calls for Brown to be evalu­ ated formally by lhe County Board "on or about March of each year." The County Board, with a iwo-ihirds(y4jic. may terminate Brown's contract at any time, with or without cause upon 30 days written notice. In that case. Brown is entitled to re­ ceive three months severance payment of his base salary and regular employee benefits during that lime. , If Brown terminates the contract, he is re­ quired to give 30 days written notice to the board. . hi other business this week, the county board• Changed the date and time of its first meeting in February to 11 a m. Wednesday. Feb 12. because the regular meeting date conflicted with the Michigan Association of Counties convention, which many commis­ sioners want to attend. • • Authorized DeBoer to hire a temporary part-time person for jail administration. De­ Boer said the job would pay $8 an hour for.a maximum of two months. Friend of the Court also received authorization to hire a full-time caseworker plus expand a part-time office worker position to full time. • Plea agreement reached in Walsh child’s death by Jason Carr Staff Writer Prosecutors and defense attorneys have reached a plea agreement in the involuntary manslaughter case against Ruth Walsh. Walsh pleaded no contest Monday in Cir­ cuit Court to a charge of second degree child abuse. In exchange for her plea, the involun­ tary manslaughter charge will be dismissed and prosecutors will rccoinmcnu no jail time. Prosecutor Dale Crowley said the child abuse charge is a four-year felony, which could result in Walsh being sent to jail or prison if she does not comply with terms of probation. She could receive up to five years on probation. Walsh's 22-month-old son. Adam, drowned in August at the Indian Valley­ Campground in Thornapplc Township. The family had lived al the campground for al­ most a month after being evicted from their home. Adam was found by a fisherman 15 to 20 feel off the shore of the campground. Sherif­ fs deputies al the time said the boy was probably unsupenised when he fell or waded into the Thornapplc River. He was brought to shore by the fisherman and CPR was be­ gun immediately. Deputies estimated car­ diopulmonary resuscitation was started 10 to 15 minutes after the boy had gone into the water. Walsh and her husband Richard originally had been charged with involunta'ty manslaughter and three counts of child abuse, but all charges against Richard and the child abuse charges against Ruth were dismissed by District Judge Gary Holman at a September preliminary examination Abuse/neglcct proceedings involving lhe Walsh s other three children arc continuing in Probate Court, said Crowley. "There were two defendants who were orig­ inally charged, but there was insufficient ev­ idence for Mr. Walsh’s case and probably he was more responsible than she. In that we have a defendant who is obviously a mother who lost a child, given all the factors I think justice has been served.’ he said. David Gilbert. Ruth Walsh’s attorney, said "I really wanted to take this to trial." believ­ ing jurors may have been sympathetic to Walsh losing a child He said she decided, however, that she didn’t want to run the risk of a conviction on the manslaughter charge. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 20. Pick Up ...EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER at locations throughout Barry County. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 30, 1997 — Page 3 GR Symphony members bring music to students by Mary Warner Staff Writer Before the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra travels to Hastings this Saturday for its annual concert, some orchestra members will have already beaten a well­ wont path to Hastings Hastings School District is one of 29 -school systems in the state where orchestra -members have been presenting special programs to students as part of a symphonysponsored grant program 2 Last week and this week, symphony -orchestra members Jason Economides, James Eppinga, Christine Golden and Eric Tanner have been presenting a special "strings discovers program" to third-graders in lhe district In the program, the lour violinists play a few pieces, talk a bn about the music they play and answer questions. Students also have a chance to play a violin. On Wednesday. a program designed by lhe symphony's principal percussionist. Bill Vits. was presented to Hastings Middle School students titled. "The Next Generation." The performance combined classical music with more "modern" music styles such as rap. The program featured the symphony’s Calder String Quartet and symphony double bass player Michael Crawlord According Io symphony literature, the goal of the program was to "reach students with a message affirming self-esteem and self-belief." The program also "attempts to break down musical categorization and stereotyping." According Io symphony literature, "middle school students arc at a point when self­ esteem is uncertain and peer pressure is at its highest. They represent the most challenging group for adults to communicate with, and so arc often avoided by outreach programs. However, they are most in need ol positive role models "Middle School students arc also at a pivotal time in their '■ullural awareness and development. Many do not have opportunities for rewarding encounters with the arts, but arc deciding what role the arts Unity Field Phase II is all-weather track The Lakewood Unity Field Committee is getting set to “go” with Phase II of the Unity Field project, a new eight-lane, metric, all-weather track. “Last year during Phase 1. we raised funds and built a new pressbox. tiled, sodded, rccrowncd and widened the football/soccer field.” said Athletic Director Larry Hilton. “We built new bleachers, added a new entrance with ticket booths and made many more improvements al Unity Field. We arc now making plans to 'start* Phase II of the project, and with the continued generosity of the Lakewood community we can make it happen” Committee member Jim Bchrenwald said. "A new track will be available for everyone in the community to use for walking, jogging and running We appreciate the support of the community with Phase I of this project and now wc need their support to help build the new community track.’’ The committee has been meeting and making plans for Phase II. A spaghetti supper before the Lakewood vs. Jackson Northwest basketball game Friday. Feb. 21. will be the first fund-raiser held. LESPA (Lakewood Education Support Personnel Association) is sponsoring and donating time to prepare lhe spaghetti dinner. All food and paper products arc being donated by Felpausch food stores. All proceeds will go to the Unity Field fund. Tickets will be sold by LESPA and Unity Field Committee members, along with raffle tickets for a special drawing to be held during half-time of the varsity game There are three prizes available for the raffle I) a half side of beef. 2) a 25-inch TV set. 3) a VCR. and you need not be present to win. For ticket information, call the Lakewood Athletic office al 374-0211 or Unity Field Committee members Jim Bchrenwald 693­ 2734; Jay Kimble 374-8934; Lam Hilton 374-7465; Mike O’Mara 374-4261. or Tim Wood 374-8868 Grand Rapids Symphony violinists (from left) Jason Economides. Christine Golden, James Eppinga. and Eric Tanner play for students in Jan Cummins' third grade class at Pleasantview Tuesday during a "Strings Discovery Program." will play in their lives. "With this program wc hope to increase the students involvement in music, dispel lhe notion that classically trained musicians cannot perform rap. jazz or any other type of music, foster an appreciation for the training and discipline necessary to be a performing artist, and create awareness that professional musicians arc dedicated and hard working and that education is vital to success." On Friday, the symphony’s Super Nova Siring Quintet will perform for first-graders at Northeastern and Southeastern clcmentanes. The Grand Rapids Symphony's annual Hastings concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Tickets for Saturday night's performance arc $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and $3 for students over 12. Admission is free for children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. A "Meet the Musicians" reception, which is free to ticket holders, will be held prior to the program, from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.. with hors d'ocuvrcs and refreshments. Central Auditorium is located in Central Elementary School, next to the middle school, at 509 S. Broadway in Hastings, one block south of Green Street. The 11 th annual Hastings concert is an annual outreach event sponsored by the Thomapplc Arts Council of Barry County. It will include some of the most famous works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, such as "Einc Kleine Natchmusik" and the overture to the opera “Don Giovanni." Associate Conductor John Varineau will lead lhe symphony Samuel Caviezcl. principal clarinetist, will be featured as a soloist in the first movement of Mozart's A group of students overseen by symphony violinist Christine Golden tries out a violin. A Music Joke (Presto)." These pieces and Antonio Salieri's "Sinfonia" will make up lhe first half of Saturday’s program. "Mostly Mozart." Salieri, according to the play and movie "Amadeus." was a bitter rival who poisoned Mozart and led to his untimely death al age 35. The second half of the program. "Made in Russia." will feature "Vocalise" by Sergei Rachmaninoff, incidental music from ' Hamlet" by Dmitri Shostakovich and Ka­ balevsky's "The Comedians." In February, as part of the grant given to Hastings schools by the symphony, fourth­ graders will participate in an "instrument petting zoo" in which students will be able to pick up and play various instruments. Hastings High School and Middle School students will also take part in the pelting zoo. Also in February. filth-graders will travel to De Vos Hall for a symphony performance. A portion of lhe cost of the programs put on in the Hastings schools is being underwritten by the various elementary school PTOs and the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. Clarinet Concerto. Other Mozart music performed will be the first movement of his Serenade No. 11 and NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943. as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the following manner: The Baltimore Township Zoning District Map has been adopted as follows. .T • Violinist Jason Economides applies resin to a violin bow. REPORT OF CONDITION HASTINGS CITY BANK December 31, 1996 HA w । — Assets — Dollar Amount Cash & Balances Due from Depository Institutions Non-Interest-Bearing Balances and Currency & Coin9,040,665 Interest Bearing Balances0 Securities41,978,193 Federal Funds Sold14,000,000 Securities Purchased Under Agreements to Resell0 Loans and Lease Financing Receivables Loans and Leases95,293,140 LESS Allowance for Loan Losses1,190,414 Loans and Leases Net of Allowance94,102,727 Assets held in Trading Accounts0 Premises and Fixed Assets (including capitalized leases1,861,727 Other Real Estate Owned0 Investments in Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Associated Companies15,000 Customer's Liability to this Bank and Acceptances Outstanding0 Intangible Assets247,907 Other Assets...................................................................................................................................2,479,458 TOTAL ASSETS163,725,877 — Liabilities — 141,876,466 Domestic Deposits Non-Interest Bearing21,582,175 Interest Bearing 120,294,291 Federal Funds Purchased........................................................................................... Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase.......................... Demand Notes Issued to the US Treasury......................................... Other Borrowed Money............................................................................. Mortgage Indebtedness and Obligations Under Capitalized Leases Bank's Liability on Acceptances Executed and Outstanding............ Subordinated Notes and Debentures..................................................... Other Liabilities........................................................................................... 0 0 0 .. 5,222,353 .. . 416,745 0 0 . . 1,132,584 148,848,147 TOTAL LIABILITIES — Equity Capital — Perpetual Preferred Stock and Related Surplus0 Common Stock 1,353,600 Surplus4,878,000 Undivided Profits and Capital Reserves8,828,839 LESS: Net Unrealized Loss on Marketable Equity Securities17,091 TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL15,077,530 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL163,725,677 The brochure. Swindlers a«e Calling, gives you 10 ways to avoid being a victim of telemarketing fraud, so you won't be just a statistic. Call for a free copy! 800-621-3570; 800-572-9400 (in Illinois) The above named ordinance map becomes effective February 3. 1997 following the approval from the Michigan Department of Consumers A Industry Services. State Boundary Commission Copies of this ordinance ts available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan between the hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed between 12-1). Monday thru Friday Please call 948-4830 for fur­ ther information Date January 23. 1996 James L Bailey. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Nancy L Boersma. Clerk Barry County Memoranda: Deposits of State Monday - Michigan 2,018 I, Joan B. Heffelbower, AVP-Operations. of the above named bank, do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Joan B. Heffelbower We. the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare it has been examined by us. and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been pre­ pared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. James R. Wlswsll Andrew F. Johnson Directors �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 30. 1997 Communication from... LETTERS from our readers: Barry County will miss Neil, Cotts To the editor: This week the people of Barry County will lose the service of al least two individuals whose effort, honesty and integrity has made a substantial impact on the lives of many people. Lt. Ron Neil is retiring from the Michigan State Police Post. Lt. Neil, for his years of service to the people of the county and the state, has received the coverage his years of service and dedication to the public merit. He will be missed. Barry County District Court Probation Of­ ficer Michael Cott* is also leaving his position for a position with another county. There are few individuals who have dedicated themselves as selflessly to their position and career than has Michael Cotts. The proba­ tioners for whom Mr. Cotts is responsible for supervising are not written about generally on the back page of the Banner, but this should, in no manner reflect on the importance of what his efforts have quietly meant to the people of this town and county. His work ethic, en­ thusiasm. and manner J bearing have made successful probationers of those who might not have otherwise succeeded. His fairness and honesty have allowed his opinion to be relied upon to the benefit of both probationer and prosecutor on many occasions over the year*. There are many people who make great ef­ forts on behalf of their employers for a variety of reasons. Many of them move on without even having been thanked for their efforts. Michael Cotts has made a great impact on the lives of the people of Barry County for four plus yean now under the supervision of Judge Holman, and later Judge Fisher Like Lt. Neil, his efforts have been for the good as a servant of the people. Barry is better off for their having taken the time to do their jobs responsibly and fairly. Gordon Shane McNeill. Timothy L. Tromp. Jeffery L. Youngsma. Members of the Barry County Bar Association Take time out for more laughter To the editor: Time out!, as said by umpire in games played. In this instance, time out for laughter. Laughter is healing. Laughter is good for whatever ails you. A traffic policeman was standing on lhe curb ticketing a car that was illegally parked. While he was writing, a thief came up with a screwdriver and stole the car's license plate, the policeman watched, waited, did nothing and then wrote out another ticket for driving a car without a license plate Movie actor George Raft in a telegram to a producer. "You say this picture deal will be 50/50. In fact it will be the reverse.” Frank Rizzo, former mayor of Philadelphia: "The streets of this city are safe It’s only the people who make them unsafe. ** Yogi Berra: “If you come to a fork in the road, take it. A candidate for congress in Texas: “That low-down scoundrel deserves to be kicked by a jackass, and I'm just the one to do it.” A conversation between John Sununo the governor of New Hampshire, and James A. Baker, secretary of treasury. Sununo. “You’re telling us things are so bad because they ate so good and they will get better as soon as they get worse?" Baker: “Yes.” I am sending to my congressman and two Michigan senators, who are listed in the Ban­ ner. James Pino's letter of Jan. 23 on cam­ paign finance reform. Let's not sit there, as saying goes, but do something about the issue now! While I don’t agree with Donald W. Johnson’s letter at all. he has a right to his thoughts and beliefs, m my disagreeing agreeably with him. Justine McLean Hastings Editor's Note: former President Calvin Coolidge, nicknamed “Silent Cal.” once was told by a woman that she had a bet with another woman that she could get him to say three words. His reply: “You lose." County Board retreat is a good idea To the editor: 1 support the idea of a training/planning retreat for the Barry County Board of Commissioners. All organizations, private and public, need to meet, in private, to try and understand how they can best work together. This may mean some very candid discussion about one another as well as key issues. Rx this retreat to be of maximum usefulness, it should be away from the dally routine and facilitated by a professional. 1 find it difficult to believe tha’ anything worth white can be accomplished in just one day. I suggest three days, but with a defined agenda and goals so that there are results from this impor­ tant effort. I don’t know the details of the law, but if this meeting can be a closed one it will ac­ complish much more. Assuming that nothing is decided, why must the public be there? Public attendance will just limit candidness and keep the “hidden agendas" hidden. As to subjects for discussion and education, the following seem to be of considerable in­ terest to the citizens of Barry County. • Land use and urban sprawl. Opening the door to hope ItttllM. It's tsll-frss. THE VOICE OF HOPE 1-600-572-1717 WIDR “*5X22^ HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubkshed by Hastings Bmmt, tec. A Drvtuon ol J-Ad Graphcs Inc. 1952 N Broadway Hartngs. Ml 49056-0602 (616) 945-9554 Treasurer Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young fEdMod Elaine Gtoert (Aamtunt Eddor) Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cindy Smit h Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habel Kathryn Seetye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CawAed ads accepted Monday through Prelay Bam to 5Xpm . Saturday 8 30a m - Noon Scot! Ommen Jerry Johnson Cndy O Netii Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry Courty $27 per year in adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 • The future of community health in Bar. County as budgets are controlled by the state through block granting. • Economic development within Barry County. • The commission s vision for the county. Where are we going? Don Drummond Freeport CONGRESSMAN K1WW Your Schools? by Carl IrbUMil, ffirintiathar NICK SMITH Information about the Hastings Area Schoo! System Trade with China One way to increase take home pay is to in­ crease trade. Many trade experts see China as the country with the greatest potential to buy U.S products. This year the President and Congress will be considering Most Favored Nation status and World Trade Organization (WTO) membership for China. In the last six yean. China has moved from the United States' 1 1th largest trading partner to our fifth largest. It is evident that China's natural resources and human capital combined with free trade will allow economic growth to continue well into the next century. While trade hern the C S and China has clearly been advantageous for both countries. China's exports to the U.S. have been increasing more rapidly. China's $45 billion worth of exports to the United States last year was three times what it was in 1990. During that same time period the United States expanded its sales to China by 2¥i times, going from $4.8 billion to $12 billion. The United Stales could increase exports if China were to reduce its trade barriers. If China joined the WTO they would be obligated to relax trade restrictions. The 1995 Uruguay Round Agreement established the WTO as a way to set up the rules on how countries trade with one another. Some of the highlights of the agreements are: reduction in foreign tariffs, enhanced protection of in­ tellectual property right*, fewer restrictions on the services trade, and new procedures for dispute settlements. China has been petition­ ing for membership sirce the organization's establishment. Mainland China’s membership in the WTO will further open its economy to imports and help ensure that Chinese ex­ porters operate by the rules. Opponents of China’s entry into the WTO often cite China's history of human rights violations. These violations have been a Con­ gressional concern tor many years. The deci­ sion of MFN status will be made by the Presi­ dent in June. The only way that decision can be overturned is if both Houses of Congress pass a law and have it signed by the President. That’s unlikely, but the more important ques­ tion is whether our humanitarian concern with China's human rights policies should result in action that will prohibit or strictly limit American producers from selling their pro­ ducts to China. Probably the best way to im­ prove the lives of the Chinese is to expand trade. Bringing new technology to a nation that is still far behind the times m terms of liv­ ing conditions will help to increase their cur­ rent average annual income of $2,500.1 favor bringing China into the WTO and renewal of China's MFN status because that action abo means that we will expand the sale of our goods to one more country, ultimately in­ creasing our own wages and standard of living. ‘IKaiU Ki A The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a lew conditions that must be met before they will be published The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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Let’s recognize school board Before thu Gru month of the neu >ear ends, it is ippropnale again one last lune to join the rest of lhe stale's residents in observ­ ing the theme for lhe 1997 School Board Member Recognition Month. . "School Board members Education's Champions." Board of Education members take on a tremendous task when they are elected to con­ duct the business of their local schools. Acting on behalf of all the community's residents. Board members take care of business by establishing policies and making decisions that may not always be popular, but always are directed reward making the community work better When school board members are elected, they are expected re become informed and knowledgeable about many issues surroun<*•« education. From student achievement, lest scores, and discipline to the school code, state frwriation grants, and millage and bond issues... the school board members' respon­ sibilities cover every aspect of overseeing schools. Bceidfi being education leaders, school board members are asked to perform many other rote*. They are ambassadors, lobbyists, legislators and advocates for children. They are communication links with their com­ munities. They ^peak for students, families. single parents, miuIls without children, minorities, majorities, businesses, civic organizations, local government and agen­ cies, often juggling the conflicting demands of thes^ different constituencies. In the Hastings community, lhe people who do these things and many others, and their years of service are. President Patricia Endlsey (12 years). Vice President Colin Cruttenden (seven years). Secretary Don Myers (two years). Treasurer Michael Hubert (three years), and Trustees Kim Alderson (two years), Eugene Haas (first year), and Terry McKinney (1!6 years). ’ These trustees are responsible in Hastings for a budget of $19,725.511; they oversee 37b employees; plan programs and curricula for 3,429 students; and manage facilities and equipment valued at $48,906,696. White the primary concern of the Hastings Board of Education is the welfare of the com­ munity's students, the board's business deci­ sions also affect the economic health and cultural vitality of the community... important factors in how well the community works! Being a school board member has a lot of responsibility and challenges, and it is ap­ propriate to set aside one month out of the year to thank our local leaders for their work on the community's behalf. Silent Observer fights threatening calls To lhe editor: Because of a threatening telephone call over my telephone Jan. 13. it is my opinion that people should know how a 911 call works. Police monitors, scanners, etc., will pick up the police oispatchcr’s call to the officer on duty, telling the incident, name and ad­ dress of the victim. This gives the threaten­ ing person time to make up a convincing story to give lhe officer, or to get out of the area. Or it can give the offending caller lime to contact the telephone company to have his or her number unlisted, so if he or she calls you again, your ID machine (which you pay a monthly service charge for) will show only "privacy." ID machines arc no protection, they are only a convenience. In my opinion, the best way to handle this is as follows: After you receiving a threatening call, hang up. then push *69 and I. You will be charged 75 cents for this, but it will put lhe telephone number, dale and time on the computer at lhe telephone office and you have a right io see if you really called that number on *69 before you pay the bill. There is an even belter way to handle threatening or harassing telephone calls. Call Silent Observer (616) 343-2100. Tell them you need to talk to a police officer about a threatening call you received because you do not want your name, address and what hap­ pened to you to be aired on scanners, police monitors, etc. By calling Silent Observer, no name or address is ever allowed to be put over any airwaves systems. Silent Observer will get you the best help possible, and the right kind of help. Make sure a police officer makes a report of this, because if you don't file charges right away, it allows the officer the right to check past histories of who has been known to make threats. It also leaves lhe door open, giving the officer the right to get search war­ rants. It is up to the prosecutor to decide if ynu have enough evidence eventually to file charges. So you'd better have enough evi­ dence to against the person making the threatening calls. Your.best protection is to tell everyone you might come in contact with about the threat to you, and the names of all that might be involved. Also, make a copy of the names involved and what the threat was. Pul this in your billfold with your driver’s li­ cense. If anything happens to you, valuable time is saved by the police officer by know­ ing who to question first. John Rine ADVERTISE in The Hastings BANNER call 945-9554 Our advertising specialists wiH be available to assist you with your message. Dekoa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 30. 1997 — Page 5 Shiny new school additions were dedicated Sunday by Mary Warner Staff Writer A large crowd of people attended dedication ceremonies Sunday for additions recently completed al Central Elementary and Hastings Middle School Although some areas have yet to be "up and running" — Middle School staff are just beginning the laborious process of unpack­ ing and selling up books, computers, and other malerials in lhe new media cenier— students and teachers have been using mosi of lhe new facilities since the second week in One of the Middle School s new expandable classrooms. The new Middle School entrance allows access Io the new Middle School office complex and the distnct's administration offices. The Middle School media center was still bereft of books and computers during the open house, but will soon be ready for student use. January. There were "oohs“ and "ahhs" over lhe new Central gymnasium, which will also be used as a lunchroom and for other purposes The gym surface is not the usual shiny, smooth flooring found in gyms, but is tex­ tured instead, which cuts down considerably on noise, among other things. At the 2:15 p.m. Central dedication. Central schoolteacher Barbara Case, who attended Central when she was growing up and whose father also went to school there, recalled when her students returned from their first day of physical education in lhe new gym. Previously, the students had had to cram together on the auditorium stage for phys cd activities. Case said. "Mrs. Case." the students cried after they came back from the spacious new gym. "wc can pass each other now." Teacher Linda Peterson said the .-ality of having a brand-spanking new cafeteria hit home lhe first time her students ate in the new lunchroom. Prior to the building of the new addition. Central students had Io walk to the nearby Middle School to have lunch. The addition and renovations to existing areas al Centra) involve 24.516 square feel of space. The addition contains the multi-pur­ pose room, a food service area, science room, music room, small group counseling areas, storage spaces, an elevator for handi­ capped accessibility, four restrooms, and a staff work room. In the existing building, a new computer room adjacent to the library and a new art room were added. At 3 p.m. a second dedication was held for the Middle School in a new all-purpose room, which can be split up into smallci rooms via moveable partitions. The addition and renovations at the Middle School involve 40.800 square fcet of space. The new addition includes thv nulti-purpose room, a library. 10 classrooms, a conference room for tiic administration office, three re­ strooms. and an elevator for handicapped ac­ cessibility. Areas of lhe existing building were reno­ vated to provide new computer rooms and science laboratories, a new home economics classroom, spaces for working with special needs students, staff work areas, a new office complex, and a new front lobby. In addition, some internal areas of the building were air conditioned. Al the Middle School dedication, student council president Samantha Oakland said that "having the addition will be helpful in the lives of the students. I'd just like to say thank you to the community for making this possible." Centra) Elementary fifth graders and mem­ bers of Hastings Area Schools bands pro­ vided music for the two dedications. Yet to come is a dedication for lhe new ad­ dition completed at Pleasantvicw Elementary, which is tentatively scheduled for this spring. Work continues on additions going up at Northeastern and Southeastern and a new elementary school being built on Star School Road. Mark Schmidtke of Van Wienen Profession Group, the project's architectural firm, gave an eloquent speech, saying that the large windows of the new Middle School media center provided a "window to the world" and students looking out them could "see a panarama of the community that is supporting them and raising them." Behind him. from left, is superintendent Cad Schoessel. Judge Richard Shaw, student council president Samantha Oakland, teacher Mary Ellen Hund, and school board president Patricia Endsley. The new musk: room at Central Elementary. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel speaks during the Central dedication. "Having the addition will be helpful in the lives of the students. I'd just like to say thank you to the community for making this possible." . . ^*m**t^* ^^L***^ stvdrat coumS president Central Elementary students and their science teacher. Jan Lawson, are enjoying the new Central science room. Gymnasium facilities at Central include new locker rooms. There's room tor lots of physical education activities in the spacious new Central gym Ceremonies at the middle school were held in a new multi-purpose room. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 30. 1997 1996 Revenue in Barry County clerk's office up over'95 court tilings and more “My girls have worked very hard." Boersma said, and I want to tell you I ap­ Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Clerk's office collected $121,413 more in 1996 lhan it did the previtws year. Clerk Nancy Bocrsma reported by preciate having lhe c»lra girl because with­ out it. wc never could have survived this year. Every thing is going vcr> well" Circuit Court revenues into the clerk’s of­ fice was one of the largest increases with "$52,168 over and above 1995." she said. The clerk's report also included tidbits of information such as the fact that there were 447 marriage licenses issued in the county last year and 88 new personal protection or­ ders on file, but that number docs not in­ clude those that are lied into some divorce cases. Restitutions were up $30,146.07 over the previous year. ’’Judge (James) Fisher has gon< on a era- this week. "Some of this is due to the exceptional that circuit court has done and the collec­ tions of costs, fines and restitutions Evers­ one of our accounts ucre up. with the excep­ tion ol a few small ones..." she said. She said the clerk’s general fund was up $64,538.79. compared to ’95 "which is a great deal of money spread over a lol of things." The general fund includes revenues from fees from marriage licenses and state fees, gun permits, jury fees, appeals, paternity fees, clerk certified copies, passport fees. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 £1... at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Ceritr Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Jetfre* A Amen. Pastor Church office phone *48-2549 Sundaj worship 9 -X) a m and 10 45 a m Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wcdncs day 6 30 p m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a m.. Wor­ ship 11 00 a.m.. Evening Service at 600pm; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices Bible Classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship Ham. Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phone *45-2938 Bible Survey on videm tn the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 am . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call f<x more details HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. D C E. Becky Oexler. Pro- gram/Youth Director. Thuradny, Jan. M - 3:00 p.m. Cadent Choir Eriflq). Jan 31 p.m Se ctxid Group leaves for Mexico. Sunday. Feb. 2 — 9:30 Morning W orship (Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is pro­ vided during both the 9:30 Service and lhe Annual Meeting. 9:50 a m. Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 am •Coffee Hour’’ - Dining room; 11:00 a.m. Annua) Meeting of the Congregation. 12:00 noon Annual Dinner - Youth Mission fundraiser in Lesson Sharpe Hall. 3 30 p.m Middle High Youth Fellowship Tuesday. Feb. 4 — 3 30 p.m Handchime Trio; 7:15 pm. Eileen Circle - Church Lounge Wednesday . Feb 5 9 30 am Martha Mary Circle; I 30 p.m. Circle f3. 1 30 p.m. Cir­ cle M at Pearl Stutz'*. 7:30 p.m. Circle f5 at Wihna Story's; 7:30 p m. Ruth Circle at Joan Veaner's. Thursday. Feb 6 - 3 00 p.m. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE. 3.00 p m Cadettc Choir WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastmgs. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Hatfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 War­ ship Services Sunday. 900 am. Rev Ken Vaught; 11 00 am .Rev Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all ages NEW Beginning Jan 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MATTERS Adult classes. Gaining Personal Financial Freedom. Foundational Doctrines of Faith, The Minor Pro pbeu - Calling God's People Back To God. Building Loving Relation­ ships With Your Spouse. Children, and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs. 4-H. Mondays 6 30 to 8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p m. at 154 E. Broad­ way. Woodland (Laubaugh residence! and Wednesday. 5:15 p.m at the Hidden Valley Com­ munity Center. Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m., freewill offering You are invited and welcome QUIMBY UNITED METHOOLST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II a m . After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coan Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nag Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10:30 a m . Wednesday 6 (KJ pm Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Weight (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 am.; Sunday School 11:00 am.; Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. BMe Study. 7.00 p.m.; Wednesday A warn 6:30-8:00 p.m. (3 year-olds through 6th grade). Saturdays. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Teen Center. 7th 12th grades. ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd.. Hiding* Ml 49058 Father Gate IriMtiw, Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mau 10:00 a m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. D.C.E. Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director. Thursday. Jan. 16 — 3:30 p.m. Handchime Trio. Saturday. Jan. II — 4:00-11.00 p.m. Middle High PYF Ski Trip to Bitter*wert Sunday. Jan 19 — 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided dunag both Services 9:50 a.m Church School for all age*. 10:30 a m. Coffee How. 11:50 a.m Children * Church. 4:00 p.m Service for Christian Unity at Grace Lutheran No PYF meetings today HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rood. Hatiags. Mich James A. CampbeU. Pomor. Sunday School *30 a m., claaaes for ail ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. b 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m. are: Rainbow* or J J. Bi­ Ne Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quu (ages 8-12); Youth Miatstne* or Teen BtNe Quu (ages 13-19). * Bible Study ■ No age limit* NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MA1NSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDI C WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDiC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARJMACY Prescriptions' - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan | I HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Larry Hublcy. Pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hour* WedThur* 9 a m. to 12 noon Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning 9 30 am. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning Wor­ ship. 6 00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 6:45 p.m Warrior* (grades K-6th) Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8 30 p.m (grade* 7th-l2th). Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour, 11.00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00p.m Services for Adults. Teem and Children GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. 1 male east of Hastings Rns Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a m • BiNe Classes - for all ^es. 10: 40 a m - Monung Worship Thursday. 7 30p.m Prayer and Bi­ Ne Study - Sharing Your Faith. 5: 30 p.m Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224. 6:30 p.m. - BiNe study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 5 Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a m. and 11:00 a.m.; ConfessMMU Saturday 400-4:30 p.m. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 9*3-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship. Sunday. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m/t. Wsgasadsj 7 p.m. Rainbow ttoriM CcaMr. ■“ cMM cm.ftuoTpm ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting al 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday * 1928 prayer hook used at all services. For more infornation call 948-9327 or Rev. David T. HustwKk. war at 948-2101. St. Andrew's is a pert of the Independere Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Semor Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9)21. Sunday - 9:45 a m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. 5:00 p.m. Teem; 6.00 p.m. Evening Celebes bon for Adults "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day - 9.00 a m Semor Adult Bible Study 1000 a m. Youth Aduh Bi­ Ne Sandy; 6:30 p.m Kid's Quin iag. 7.00 p.m Bible Study and Prayer ■ Sanctuary. For further in­ formation call the church office FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Musk Morning Worship 9:45 and 11: 00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening Monday: First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out. Wednesday Sr. High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Awana al 6:30 p.m. BiNe Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Feb 2 - 8:00 A 10:00 Holy Com­ munion. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages) Thursday. Jan. 30 — 6: 10-6:40 Children's Choir; 7:30 Aduh Choir. 8 00 AA. Fnday. Jan 31 — 600 Memorial Service. Saturday. Feb 1 - 9 30Catechism 3. 1:30 Inquirer*. S 00 NA Mon­ day. Feb 3 — 7 00 Scheduler*. Brother* of Grace Tuesday. Feb. 4 — 7 00 Shepherd Comm Wednes­ day. Feb 5 - 10 00 Wordwat chers. 6:00 Sarah Circle HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapen. Organist and Director of Mu*k and Chnsuan Education Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ ner free building »uh elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship set vice over WBCH FM-AM al 10 30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9.30 a.m . Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am . Worship II 00 a m with child care for infants and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. Ml-Hl Youth Fellowship — 4 00 p.m . Senior Hi Youth Fellowship - 5 30 p.m WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light Meal. BiNe Study. Kid* Ac­ tiveX* uarting 6 00 pm First Wednesday of month is Game Night Thursday. Feb 6 - Com mumty Prayer Service in Sanctuary 12 15 pm *adc Io make sure I ha I these accounts are caught up and 1 must say lhal he ha* done a fantastic job of seeing that these people are paying and taking care of debts that they have. The restitution gels paid back to the victim. It's a court ordered amount...We're really getting our books in very good shape and cleaned out by having this done * Library fines, which arc part of the fines and restitutions paid by criminals, totaled $37,799. up $19,597 over the previous year In another matter, the board voted 6-1 to approve a $12,000 a year contract lor three years with consultants David M. Griffith Associates of Bay City to help the county recoup allowable costs for its support ser­ vices (purchasing, legal counsel, disburse­ ment processing, etc.) for programs operated w-ith federal and state funding. The state and the U.S. government will pay a fair share of the county's costs for those programs if the county has an approved cost allocation plan. The Griffith firm will develop a central ser­ vices cost allocation plan which identifies the various costs incurred to the county to support and administer federal and state pro­ grams. Griffith also will prepare initial claims for recovery of funds due the county and monitor lhe return. From 1995-97. Griffith helped the county recover cooperative reimbursements totaling $84,225. which amounted to a net recovery ol $45,132 alter consultant lees This is the first lime the board has con­ tracted with the firm for a fixed consultant fee of $12,000 per year In lhe past three years, the fees have totaled $39.(M>3. In lhe 1996 recovery year, the consultant fee was $13,900 and in 1995. it was $11.193. The contract "will save us about $2,000 per year." Commissioner Tim Burd said "Griffith has a good track record." Com­ missioner l-cw Newman said. However. Commissioner Robert Wenger. ' who cast the lone dissenting vote, said he thought the board should seek bids before approving such a contract. Nationally. Griffith "comers lhe market in this field.’’ Commissioner Rod Goebel. Fi­ nance Committee chairman, said. County Administrator Michael Brown could not find other competitive firms who offer the same services, Goebel said. "You’ve been here (on the board) for eight years, and you’ve never done it (sought bids against Griffith) before." Burd said. Wenger said he liked the idea because lhe county might be able to get "the same peo­ ple for less money...."Il (bidding) sharpens everybody up." Bailey noted that bids arc not sought for some professional services because the Middleville to launch quarterly newsletter by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council has approved a newsletter policy lhal gives it permission to send out a quarterly village newsletter. President Jim French said the purpose of lhe newsletter is to "inform citizens about the happenings in the village." He said it’s meant to be nonpolitical, however, there may be occasional discussion about any legislation being considered. The newsletter will be called Middleville Matters and Village Manager David Arking said he wants to start with 1.200 copies that county should have the option of obuimqg the best services, rather lhan lhe lowest coR. "Wc don’t necessarily go out for bid cin who wc get for an attorney to represent us," he said. "1 appreciate the view you are coming from." Bailey said. “But 1 also know...Uh not going to take the best bid on an attor­ ney . I’m going to take the best attorney." As an example of savings to the county, Burd said after the meeting that Barry County Transit several years ago "got mote out of it than it cost us. "The idea is so wc know exactly what ev­ ery department...costs so wc can kickback to them if they get reimbursed..." he said. Also at the meeting, on another subject. Wenger said he believes the county prosecu­ tor’s office needs more help and the County Board should be more aggressive in getting more help so the office can do what it's sup­ posed to do. "I’m not saying (his as any criticism of the prosecutor's office." Wenger said after the meeting. "I sec a problem there that we as a board of commissioners could push....to get him some more help." He said opinions he has asked to receive have "been very slow coming. "Thai’s really what's holding up the ad­ dress ordinance. "Il’s not a reflection on his office. I think he's short of help." Wenger said. He said he’s waiting for the prosecutor's opinion concerning the proposed "address or­ dinance" about whether lhe 911 Central Dis­ patch Administrative Board, representing all lhe entities of the county, could be lhe clear­ inghouse mechanism as a hearing board in the event of disputes. Wailing for that opin­ ion about the proposed "address ordinance" is "holding up" the process of having a public hearing on lhe ordinance. Wenger said. After hearing problems that other counties are having. Wenger said "I think that we need to get this address ordinance moving for the protection of lhe people of Barry County." he said., "I think it puts up a red flag that no matter what type of 911 system wc have, if we don't have visible addresses and right addresses our whole system is nor worth a whole lot." will be mailed to sewer and water customers, and some other people in the area. He anticipates that the cost will be less than $300 an issue. Council members were mailed copies of svhat Arking has put together for the first is­ sue so they got a chance to look al it and de­ termine if it’s a good idea. He said he nopcs the newsletter will hit the mail in no more lhan two weeks. Arking said he wants the addition of the newsletter to be considered policy number one. because he hopes to come forward with more policies in the future. Suit alleges rail reverted to prop«ty owners ' by Jason Carr Staff Writer A lawsuit filed in Barry County Circuit Court is alleging that a railroad right-of-way used in Middleville’s Rails to Trails project reverted back to the property owners after lhe railroad company abandoned it and in any case cannot be used for purposes other than a railroad. The property in question is a strip of land 100 feet wide running across lhe property of Jerald and Dawn Smith and was used succes­ sively by the Grand River Valley Railroad, lhe Penn Central Railroad and the Michigan Central Railroad. The suit names the Village of Middleville, lhe Michigan Central Rail­ road Company. American Premier Under­ writers and the Rails to Trails Conservancy as defendants. The property was turned over to lhe Rails to Trails Conservancy through a quit claim deed Aug. 1. 1994. and is to be. or has been sold to the village, the suit slates. Village attorney Jeff Youngsma said a quit claim deed "says whatever interest I own in this property, goes to you. 1 don't necessarily have to own the property." The suit further states that because the railroad abandoned the right-of-way "by its own actions and also by decree of the inter­ state commerce commission." the property has reverted to the property owner Another part of the suit also quotes the original right-of-way agreement as saying. "However that the land hereby granted shall be used for lhe purposes of constructing thereon and maintaining a railroad and the appurtenances thereto and no other purposes whatsoever." The Grand River Valley Railroad and its successor the Penn Central Railroad stopped using or maintaining the railway in about 1981. and American Premier Underwriters made an agreement with the Smith's "to re­ move the actual tracks, ties, spikes, etc thereby rendering said right of way totally inoperable for its original conveyed pur­ poses. (Also acknowledges Plaintiffs’ owner­ ship interests.)" the suit also states. The Smiths are also asking for damages in excess of $10,000 to clean up piles of cin­ ders and debris along the railroad casement and to reimburse them for attorney fees and other costs or expenses Youngsma said the primary issue of the suit is that lhe railroad has abandoned lhe casement which reverts to the prior land holder. Thai's my understanding of the thrust of their argument. Granted that’s an oversimpli­ fication." he said. None of the property in question is within the village limits, said Youngsma. but lhe village may own land outside its limits. Youngsma said he is still working on a formal response to the suit, but expects it to be finished sometime this week. He said he also intends to file a counter-complaint lhal will request the court to determine ownership of the property running along the Smiths' property. 1 Robert A. Phillipt HASTINGS - Robert A. Phillips, age 81, died at 8:00 a.m.. Wednesday, January 22, 1997 at his home. Mr. Phillips was born August 15, 1915 in Hope Township, the son of Burrell and Sarah (Garrison) Phillips. He was raised in Barry County, attended Hindes School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1935. He married Margaret M. Cooley December 28. 1939. He was employed by Consumers Power Company for 31 years. As a meter reader most of that lime, he became acquainted with the Barry County area and most of its inhabitants. He retired in 1976. He had been previously employed by the Ford garage in Hastings and by E W. Bliss Company. For several years after his retirement he assisted the Barry County Fair Association, worthing with underprivileged children prepar­ ing the fairgrounds each year for the fair. He was a member of the Barry County Historical Society. He and his wife wintered in Florida for many yean. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife, Margaret; one son. Jack (Diana) Phillips of Hastings; two daughters, Mary Ellen (John) Blivins of Jackson and Jane (Duane) Baxter of Michigamme; five grandchildren; four great­ grandchildren; and one sister. Gertrude Geiger of Kentwood. Funeral aervices were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 25,1997 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home with Mr. William Wetzel officiating. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bury Community Hospice or to the Barry County Historical Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. I Jeanette L. Phillips| HASTINGS - Jeanette L. Phillips of Hast­ ings passed away Wednesday. January 29, 1997 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Elmer O. Johnson | DELTON - Elmer O. Johnson, age 71, of Delton, passed away Friday, January 24, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born June 22, 1925 in Barry County, the son of Hugh and Myrtle (Hull) Johnson. Mr. Johnson attended Hastings arc? schools. His employment included farming, deliver­ ing produce, various area factories, saw mill and owner of Johnson Fencing. He was a member of the horse pulling association. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. He is survived by one son, Gary Johnson of Flint; one nephew, Bernard Barkhuff of Hast­ ings and special friends, Mr. & Mrs. Dave Furrow of Hastings. Graveside services were held Monday. Janu­ ary 27, 1997 at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or The American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Lawrence GaBoway I Memorial services for Lawrence Galloway, who passed away January 14,1997 will be held at Pennfield Presbyterian Church, 7979 St Marys Lake Rd.. Pennfield, Sunday, February 2 at 3:00 p.m. For more information call San at 616-963-3169. | Kenneth Lee Tinker | HASTINGS - Kenneth Lee Taker, age 74, passed away Sunday, January 12, 1997 at the Florida Hospital Walker in Avon Park, Florid^. He was a winter resident in Sebring, Florida for seven yean. He married Joan Bell Trainor on January 4, 1947. Mr. Tinker served as a chief electricians mate in the navy, he served in WWU and the Korean Conflict He retired from Hastings Manufacturing Co. in Hastings in 1985. He had also been involved with the Barry Ammedr Radio Association in Hastings. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan on August 14, 1W3. He is survived by two daughters, Susan (Jack) Hill and Carol (Ken) Brown, both of Hastings; mother, Eva Gertrude Peterson of Rochester, New York; brother, Robert N. Tink­ er of Inverness, Florida; sister, Marjorie L. Matthews of Rochester, New York and seven grandchildren. There will be a memorial service for Mr. Tinker on Friday, January 31,1997 at 6:00 pjn. at the Grace Lulhern Church in Hastings. Cremation arrangements were made by Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring, Florida. | Dorothy L. WMman | DELTON - Dorothy L. Wellman, age 90, Of Delton, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. „ She was born May 16,1906 in Hopkins, the daughter of Earnest and Jennie (Ellison) Gina. Mrs. Wellman married Lewis A. Wdlmn October 28, 1922. She moved to Cedar Creek in 1944 from Allegan County, where she lived until 1993. She dedicated her life to her family and lhe family farm. Mrs. Wellman was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis, January 8, 1975; one aoh, Richard A. Wellman in 1949; one grandson, Larry Frost in 1993; six brothers and five sisters. She is survived by three sons, Wayne (Barb) Wcllmin, Roger (Kay) Wellman and Robert (Margret) Wellman all of Hastings; two daughters, Margaret (Warren) Tyrrell of Brad­ ley and Doris (Earl) Frost of Delton; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-five great grandchildren and twenty-four great great grandchildren; one brother, Harvey Cline of Hastings and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pA Thursday, January 30, 1997 at Ginbach Funer­ al Home in Hastings with Rev. Paul Deal officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dialysis unit at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 30. 1997 — Page 7 Social News Distinguished HHS alumnus nominations sought Haywood-Christy plan to wed Aug. 2 Mr. and Mrs Martin Haywood of Hastings and Mr and Mrs Dennis Christy ol Hastings, arc pleased to announce the engagement of their children Sabrina Haywood and Matthew Christy. Both are students at Western Michigan University The marriage will take place on Aug 2. 1997 LEGAL NOTICES Ntortgace ForocJowurw Sale This firm is a debl collector attempting to collect odebt. Any information we obtain will be used lor that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Geoffrey M SCHREINER and Shu ley A SCHREINER, husband and wife to UNITED COMPANIES LENDING COR PORATION Mortgagee, dated June 28. 1995 and recorded on July 10. 1995 in Liber 634. on page 699. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dole hereof lhe sum of Seventy Three Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Nine and 41/100 dollars ($73,569 41). including interest at 10 875*; per an­ num. Ad|usfablc Rate Mortgage. Interest rate may change I /l and 7/1 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgag­ ed premises, or some port of them, at public ven­ due. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 PM o'clock, on February 27. 1997. Said premises are situated in Village of MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described as I” lol 93 of Middleville Downs Addition Number 5 {according to the recorded plat thereof as Recorded jn liber 5 of Plats Page 43 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from • (he date of such sale unless determined abandon '-Wd in accordance with I948CL 600 3241a. in which Cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from .lhe dole of such sale. • Pated January 16 1997 UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION . FOR INFORMATION REASE CALL t(sio) uitm I Trott t Trott. P C [Attorneys for UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION. □Bl50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms Michigan 48025 FHe *96127095 (2 13) . NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS default has been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Ed­ ward C Browand a single mon Mortgagor to 'Kalamazoo Mortgage Company, a Michigan cor -ggiration. Mortgagee, dated the 28th day of Oc •fober. A.D.. 1994 and recorded in the Office of the .Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State bl Michigan on the 31st day of October. A.D . 1994. in liber 618 on Pages 94-99 ond re-recorded "December 5 1994 in l.ber 620 on pages 333 340 which said mortgage was thereafter on. to wit. the BBthday of October A D 1994. assigned to the •Benchmo.il Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan .Corporation, ond said assignment was recorded on the 31st day of October. 1994. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Liber 618 on Page 102 ond re-recorded December 5. ■4994 in Liber 620 on page 341 ond WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgoge os of the dote of this notice is the sum of forty-nine thousand nineteen and 39 100 dollars $49 .019.39). for principal and interest, ond. WHEREAS no suit or proceedings at low or in Equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, ond default Hoving been mode whereby the power of sale contained m said mortgoge has become operative • NOW THEREFORE by virtue of the power of sole • contained in said mortgoge and pursuant to the [statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode •jfnd provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on pfURSDAY the 6th day ol March. 1997 at 2 00 O'clock in lhe afternoon local time, said mortgoge will be foreclosed at a sale at public auction to the Kighest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse to the City of Hostings. County ol Barry and Stale ol .Michigan (that being rhe place ol holding Circuit Court in said County) of the premises described in mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on •Old mortgage with the interest thereon at nine lend one half percent (9 5%) per annum ond all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the .attorney fee allowed by law and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary fo f'otecl its interest in lhe premises ' The premises described in said mortgage ore os 'follows Property situated tn the Township of Johnstown County of Barry. State of Michigan to ■ fpil; ,. Lots 25 ond rhe north I 2 of Lot 26 of Country Acres. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in libe» 5 of Plats, pogo 64 Commonly known os 1040 Cherry Lane Bonfield Ml 49058 To. I D No 08 09 060 039 H The redemption period shall be Cj months from •Jhe date of such sale unless determined abandon r* in accordance with 1948CI 600 3241a in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Doted January 23. 1997 Benchmark Mortgage Corporation. 'Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A 1ORREST JR Attorney tor Benchmark Mortgage Corporation 703 I Court Street ■Flint Ml 48503 Telephone <810)238 4030 (2 20) The board of the Hastings High Sch<x»l Alumni Association held its annual organizatioiMil meeting recently Officers for the 1996 97 year arc President Elizabeth (Doster) Nevins. Vice President Gail (Foster) Hess. Treasurer Lois (Myers) Miller and Secretary Jack Walton Robert Casey, chairman ol the "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year" award committee, issued an appeal to lhe public to submit nominations The iward will be presented at the 110th Alumni Banquet, which will be held Saturday. June 14. at the high school cafeteria. Nominations must be in writing and should contain pertinent biographical information and a statement as to why ’lie proposer believes the nominee deserves this recogni tion. Nominees must be graduates of Hastings High School The committee will meet next April, at which time members will consider previously submitted nominations in addition all new proposals. Nominations should be mailed to: Robert Casey. 2525 Campground Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058. Gabriel Dean McKelvey. Delton and Jill Christine Picchnik. Hastings. Michael Vincent Green. Nashville and Laura Ann Madison. Nashville. William Michael Dawe. Dowling and Bren­ da Sue Morgan. Dowling. Richard William Dixon. Elkhan. IN and Joyce Ann Rutledge. Goshen. IN. HOMEOWNERS!^living from paycheck te paycneik' MQ.-ICC e CO*»3»*7 CS HASTINGS Varsity Jackets blue Xt gold school Ingo design items now on sale al Mid-Lakes Scrrm Priatiag, Active Wear & Tauin^ Sale. 121 I Otchad. 616-423-8340 Help is at your j Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas I he Lake Odessa zXic.i llistoric.il Society has planned ,i Imm.il i .uidlclighl meal to In­ setted al the de|«o< 1 bis cs|u iiciice will l«c a Swiss steak dnmei < all ied by Janet I'homas o| Lake • kies-a Salmd.iy. I ch 15 at h p in and will have a \ .dentine theme I'hcic will !h- dmnei mu i and other >|kvi.iI details to make the parly i icnior.ible Reservations will l»e limited t>» <0 |K*ople They can he made by calling Lynda Cobb al 37-I-75J N by Wednesday. I cb. 12 Cost will be $X 50 |K-r person Profit liom the meal will he used to help paint the depot exterior, which is one ol the 1997 goals of the Historical Society. The society's bo;ird of directors met last week and established a list <»t goals lor 1997. which uh hide the above piojecl and complet­ ing the water pioolmg ol the deck I'lif theme ol the 1997 Depot Day ccJenralion on the last Saluiday in Jtd- will be boy and girl scouting in I . ixlessa The third ■ ,ual hollyhock sale will be lick' .. spring m an cllort to re establish Lake < Jdcssa as "the hollyhiK k city." The board also decided to buy 30 new storable chairs for the depot to be used lor meetings that may be held there Il w as also decided to have 50 copies ol the 19X7 history ol Lake Odessa, written by John Waite, reproduced because many re­ quests aie received each year loi that book. I'ci haps they will be .nailable by /\r1 in The Park lune. New books al lhe Woodland Township Library include Weighed in the Balance" by Anne Pcriy and "l he F.dlcn Man” by Tony Hillcniuin The speaker al the new Ionia County Ge­ nealogy .Society’s meeting al I p.m. Satur­ day. Feb. X. al lhe depot will Ik* Beth Wills, who will talk about genealogy cn the inter net. Hal ('oopcr spent three or loin days in the aica and six hours al the Wi<odland library last week looking lor info.mation about a dentist who lived in Woodland in lhe IX6l)s ami IX7()s. Cooper lias the diary ol Oscar G. Cooper. who was a distant unde ol’ his, hut died young and a hue fichu. None ol the pub­ lished Woodland histones says anything about him. and Cooper says his tombstone lhal once was in lhe Lakeside Cemetery is apparently gone He said il was an old thin one like many that have fallen down and dis- Elisha Schelter, daughter of Don and Barb Scheller, and Katie Martz, daughter of Clay and Lee Martz, enjoy pizza Friday evening at the Lakewood United Methodist Church high school group's pizza supper. appeared. He hopes to publish ll»e diary and Iccls he needs more information about the • iter of the journal and some of the people he mentions in it. The high school age group at Lakewood United Methodist Church held a pizza supper Friday evening. Julie Dingcrson said they made 40 large pizzas and probably served around I (X) people. The Woodland Fire Department held their annual public breakfast at the Woodland Ea­ gles Aerie building Sunday. Because of had weather and road conditions, they had a poor turnout, but the fire chief said they came out all right financially. Dennis and Kathy Smith had well and wa­ ler problems from Christmas until late last week, when someone finally got lhe situa­ tion fixed. I have had furnace problems since I got home from Atlanta, and on Friday a man Ironi Welton's had mu'ors, blowers, bells and bearings from both my gas and my wood furnace all over lhe basement floor. He got (he gas furnace fixed and going; so Poppy and I have been able to stay in our home. Saturday Feb. 15. will be lhe next recy­ cling day m Woodland. There will be a set of bins al the township fire department and You're always in touch with your money. ActionBank On Line Services I 1 Now bank anywhere, anytime. Pay your bills, transfer funds, and check balances from your personal computer or touch-tone phone. Old Kent's new ActionBank On Line Services make banking easy. It's not rocket science. ink 60 We nave the answers to ail your concerns about Innng with r.eu'omuscu.ar disease Gett^g help coJdn I tie easer Our ‘ehne »s toH-fcee THE VOICE OF HOPE 1-800­ 572-1717 71 ' -A ?• CHOPhY I meeting building The next blood pressure clinic al the Woodland Eagles silc ol Commission on Aging meals for senior citizens will be al noon Wednesday. Feb 19. Joyce Weinbrcchl probahi) will be the registered nurse who will do the blood pressure checks. I'he February rabbit feed al the Wotxlland Townehousc will be held on Tuesday. Feb. II. as that Wednesday happens to be Ash Wednesday. Easter will be early this year (March 30). Next week wc will have the Lakewood Min­ isterial Association combined Lenten Ser­ vices schedule. These special Sunday evening services will begin Feb. I6. Beale Bruhl called me Sunday afternoon and wc had a good chat. She is still working on the San Francisco opera house restoration and has made her permanent headquarters in Oakland. Joe Collier, who lives across lhe street from the Woodland library, is back home af­ ter being in Pennock Hospital several days. His home was broken into and he was nibbed and beaten severely, but was able to dial 911 for help. Lakewood Community Ambulance transported him to the hospital. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 30, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES MIKA MEYERS BECKETT B JONES P.l.C. Suite 700 200 Ottawa. N.W Grand Rapid* Michigan 49503 (616) 459 3200 This firm is o debt collector attempting to collect that purpose MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the condition* of a mortgoge mode by Allen W HAAS and Ada-r J HAAS husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgoge Cor poration. Mortgagee dated September 23 1994 ond recorded on September 27 1994 in Liber 615 on poge 592. Borry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignment* to Norwesf Mortgage Inc a California Corporation formerly known a* Norwesf Mortgage Inc a Minnesota Corporation by merger and name change as assignee, by an assignment doted Moy I. 1996 which was recorded on July 16 ) 996 in liber 666 on Poge 756 Barry County Records on which morthe sum of Seventy One Thouaond Nine Hundred Forty and 48 100 dollar* ($71 940 48) including in­ Ann Landers NOTICK OF MOffTOAOK FOOCCLOSUM SALK tempting to collect a debt ond any information ob­ tained will be used for that purpose Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor tgage made by Leslie D. Powers and Cheryl Powers, husband ond wife, mortgagors, of 460 North Patterson Avenue. Wayland. Ml 49348. to Allstate Mortgage & Finance Corporation, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, dated May 16. 1995 recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on February 21. 1996. in mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgoge due and payable forthwith. Under the power of sole contained in said provided notice is hereby given thot soid mor­ tgage wiH be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgog due. ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan ot I 00 PM o'clock on February 27 1997 Said premise* are situated in Township of HOPE Barry County. Michigan, and are described as Lof 3 of Ackers Plat, according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded !n liber 4 of Plats on poge Easement southeasterly line of Lol No. 3 of Ackers Plot, oc cording to the recorded plot thereof, in liber 4 of Plats, poge 7 in the office of the Register of Deeds southerly and southeasterly direction from bet- thwesterfy ond southeasterly limits of said premises, ond lying between the two side lot lines of said Lot No. 3 if extended to the northwesterly side of said access rodd. for the northeasterly and southwesterly limits. This easement is given for the purpose of enabl­ ing grantees, the survivor of them, his or her heirs ond assigns, to build at their expense, a septic tank ond dry well o* necessary upon the above described premises, and extending necessary I6.043S per annum ond expenses on said mor­ tgage the sum of $9,143.62. No suit proceeding Notice la hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgoge. and the statute in such case mode ond provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in said mortgoge. ond all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including attorneys' fees allowed by low. ond all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgoge will be rhe County Courthouse Hosting*. Michigan Thursday. February 13. 1997. at 2:00 p.m. situated in the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described as follows Lot IB. Yankee Springs Highlands, according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in Liber 5 of The property is commonly known as 460 North Patterson Avenue. Waylond. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be one (1) year from the cor donee with MCI 600.3241a. in which case the By: Daniel R. Kubiak 200 Ottawa Avenue. N.W Suite 700 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616) 459-3200 (2-6) GIRL, Bethany Mac. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 17. 1997 at 4:40 p.m. to Don and Joberta Converse of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs.. 4U ozs. and 20 inches long. 378 46 0437 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Court. Hotting*. Michigan 49056. within 4 months entitled to it. Michael J. Lee (P44499) 5540 W. Irving Wood Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)795-2055 CENAs First and wcond shift,, varied hours available II not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two-week iraimr.g course and state certification Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.68 per hour. Classes start Feb 12 and end Feb. 26 The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00AM until 4 30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thornap­ ple Manor between 8 00AM and 430PM. Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before Feb. 10. 1997 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for lhe class No phone calls, please 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 BOY, Kceghyn Joshua, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 10. 1997 at 12:04 p.m. to Amanda Williams and Glenn Lake of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs., 6*A ozs. and 21 *6 inches long. GIRL, Brianna Rennc. bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 13, 1997 at 5:37 p.m. to Robert and Stacey Jordan of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs., 9*A ozs. and 20 inches long. fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 2303 Solomon Rood. Middleville. Ml 49333 died 12-21-96. An instrument doted 12-20-96 has been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all E.Q.E. BOY, Isaac Douglas, bom al Pennock Hospital on Jan. 17. 1997 at 11:32 a.m. to David and April Nicholson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs., 13 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Zachary Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 10. 1997 at 4:20 p.m. to Julie File No. 97 22040-IE (2-4) SfriMuncemenii and John McAievey of Lake Odessa Weighing 7 lbs., 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. ed <n accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Mw-htgon 48025 File *96)27274 Dear Ann Landers: My wife is eight mon­ ths’ pregnant with our first child, and my in­ laws are already driving us nuts. The baby isn’t even bom yet. and my wife's parents have given us a crib, highchair. car seat, playpen and dressing table. I haven't even mentioned lhe toys and clothes And none of it can be taken back because it's al) stuff they’ve picked up at garage sales. I don’t mind that the gifts are secondhand. Everything is in good condition. The problem is lhal my in-laws don’t ask if we need or want any of this. They just bring it over. If I tell them we already have something else picked out, they get really upset and say wc don't ap­ preciate them and that they shouldn’t have to ask if it’s OK to buy something for their own grandchild. Shouldn’t the parents-to-be decide what on ALLSTATE MORTGAGE A FINANCE CORPORATION By MIKA. MEYERS BECKETT the dote of such sale. Dated: January 16. 1997 Norwest Mortoge. Inc., a California Corporation formerly known os Norwest Mortgage Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, by merger and name change FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CAIL (810) 642 4202 Trott B Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Norwest Mortgoge. Inc., a Californio Corporation formerly known Accept grandparents gifts (1/30) PSORIASIS? • Finally, a spray that works^ I Relief in 8 out of 10 {cases. Stops yourilch' | inf. Restores to nor||r* ■ i mal your flaking, red i skin and scalp. See | and feel results in as | few as 7 days or 100% • of your money back. ! CALL TOLL FREE ■ 1-888-PSO-RIAS GIRL, Kameron Paige, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 15, 1997 at 2:58 p.m. to Peggy and Brian Terrel of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs., 12 ozs. and 22*6 inches long. GIRL, Jennifer Anna, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 18. 1997 at 12:26 p.m. to Keith and Angie Briggs of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Damian Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 16. 1997 al 2:00 a m. to Rhonda Aspinall of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs.. 1216 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Nathaniel Aaron, bom at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 19. 1997 at 3:46 a.m. to Joseph and Shell i Manns of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs.. 6*6 ozs. and 2OV6 inches long. GIRL, Carli Jai. bom at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo on Jan. 2, 1997 al 5:50 p.m. to Brad and Kelly Shellenbargcr of Hastings. Carli weighed in at 1 lb. 9 oz. and I3U inches long. At two weeks Carli now weighs 2 lbs. 6 ozs. and 13M inches long. Carli is doing very good and is expected to be home the end of March. GIRL, Serena Maria Lopez Dow. born at Borgess-Pipp Health Center on Jan. 16, 1997 to Connie and Mark Dow of Hastings. — NOTICE — The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from citizens to serve on the Barry County Parks & Recreation Board until 5:00 pm on Monday. February 10. 1997. Applications can be obtained at the office of the County Administrator. 3rd floor. Courthouse. Hastings. Ml The Hastings Area School System with The Christman Company as Construction Manager plan to contract for Bid Package “C-2” Star Elementary Offsite Utilities. The Package consists of approximately 1900 L.E 16” water main and 1400 L.F. of 4” force main with appurtenances installed in Hastings Charter Township right of way. Bid Documents will be available, for a $50.00 refundable deposit, at The Christman Company, 678 Front Street NW, Grand Rapids, Ml (616) 454-4454, or can be viewed at Dodge, or Builders Exchange after January 28, 1997. Sealed Proposals are due at 3:30 p.m. EST, Tuesday, February 25, 1997, at Hastings Area School System, Superintendent’s Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, MI. For more information contact Tom Tennessen, The Christman Company at (616) 454-4454 or Duane Glasgow, Supervisor of Maintenance Services at (616) 948-4400 kind of clothing and baby furniture they want? My wife and I won’t be having any more children because of medical problems, so wc will never again have this opportunity. This has been a difficult pregnancy for my wife, and lhe last thing she needs is all this ag­ gravation. She has tried to talk to her parents, but nothing she says makes any difference. Please help us out. Ann. — Stressed in St. Paul. Minn. Dear Stressed Accept the fact that nothing you say will make any difference. Be gracious about whatever they bring, and then throw it out. give it away or have a garage sale of your own. Sad birthday Dear Aaa Ladders: You’ve given us some wonderful columns that inspire the spirit of love. One very special story moved me tn lean. It speaks of an old man who plans his birthday in hopes in seeing his family arrive. If only grown children and grandchildren could understand the importance of making precious moments happen in the lives of the people they love before it’s too late. Tell them, Ann, that no matter how busy they are. they must make time for the important things. Please print that column again. — Dee in Bakersfield, Calif. Dear Dee: I believe the column you want to see again has been among the most frequently requested over the years. Here it is: 11 wm Grandfather’s Birthday By Rady Joe Mano It was Grandfather's birthday. He was 79. He got up early, shaved, showered, combed his hair and put on his Sunday best so he would look nice when they came. He skipped his daily walk to the town cafe where he had coffee with his cronies. He wanted to be home when they came. He put his porch chair on the sidewalk so he could get a better view of lhe street when they drove up to help celebrate his birthday. At noon, he got tired’but decided to forgo his nap so he could be there when they came. Most of the rest of the afternoon he spent near the telephone so he could answer it when they called. He has five married children. 13 grand­ children and three great-grandchildren. One son and a daughter live within 10 miles of his place. They hadn’t visited him for a long time. But today was his birthday, and they were sure to come. At suppertime, he left lhe cake untouched so they could cut it and have dessert with him. After supper, he sat on the porch waiting. At 8:30, he went to his room to prepare for bed. Before retiring, he left a note on the door that read, "Be sure to wake me up when they come." It was Grandfather’s birthday. He was 79. Teeth off gold Dear Ann Lnaders: I must take issue with the statement attributed to lhe Funeral and Memorial Societies of America about the value of gold teeth. They said, “Dental gold has very little commercial value.’’ That state­ ment is untrue. Most dental gold is 18-carat pure gold. If the average mouth has five gold fillings and a gold crown, that would be worth hundreds of dollars to a gold smelter. I once owned and operated such a business, and 1 bought a lot of dental gold — some of it with a tooth still attached As ghoulish as it may seem, there is nothing to stop an ambitious mortician from selling demal gold and making a handsome profit. Most morticians would n«x stoop to this level, but there are always a few greedy people in every profession. Please set the record straight. Ann — Hank Friedman. Mill Valley. Calif. Dear Hank Friedman: You did, and so did many others. Please keep reading: From Pasadena. Calif.: I am a retired den­ tist with 47 years of experience. Most dental gold is 18 carat. The present price of pure 24-carat gold is $380 an ounce, so one ounce of demal gold is worth approximately $285. One large gold crown can contain a quarter ounce of dental gold — which would be worth $71. I agree that if a person had only one small gold inlay, it wouldn't make sense to remove it from the mouth of a cadaver. But if a mortician collected a quantity of gold, he would have no problem disposing of it and making a nice profit. Arcadia, Calif.: My husband, a practicing demist, says that statement about dental gold having little commercial value is simply not true. Gold is gold, and currently, it is worth about $400 an ounce. Il is more common than you think for morticians to remove dental gold. Just a few years ago. a prominent L.A. mortuary was sued for stealing dental gold from its diems. They settled out of court. Santa Barbara. Calif.: Dental gold scrap does indeed have value — at least here in California. My oral surgeon offered to send my dental scrap to a company that paid me for it. I needed $17. Venice Beach. Calif: On the same day your column about dental gold appeared, my newspaper had an article about recycling gold teeth. The article said a gold recycling firm has opened a dental branch to accept and buy gold teeth through the mail. All people have to do is ask the dentist to return the scrap when he or she has finished working on their teeth. According to the article, a tooth with a gold filling is worth between $5 and $20, depen­ ding on the amount of gold used. Considering how many gold teeth pass by the average mor­ tician, those dollars can really add up. Dear Readers: And now, a word from my dentist: A dentist’s view Dear Ann Landers: Your readers are cor­ rect When they say old gold fill ings can have a substantial value. A gold restoration may weigh from onefifth to one-fourth of an ounce and contain anywhere from 50 to 78 percent of pure gold. If an individual has five small gold inlays and a gold crown, the value of the actual gold con­ tent could be between $115 and $175. If hun­ dreds of these fillings were accumulated, there certainly could be a huge profit, even if the gold refiner were to pay only half this value. — Jordan Block, D.D.S., Chicago. So, dear readers, now you have it, straight from lhe mouths of those who should know. If there’s gold in them thar molars you’ve had extracted, make sure tte dentist reimburses you for it. If he (or site) doesn’t offer, it’s perfectly OK to suggest it. What's the truth about pot. cocaine, LSD. PCP, crack, speed and downers? "Die Lowdown on Dope” has ujf-to-theminute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, tong, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers, P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Friends of lhe Library will meet next week Feb. 4 for their annual meeting al which time two directors are to be elected. Following that meeting, the officers will be elected for 1997 from the list of directors. Any member. life or annual, is eligible to be elected. Other business will be transacted also. Lakewood Christian School will hold its monthly dinner for the public next week on Friday, Feb. 7, after skipping the January meal. The school now has its long driveway parallel to M-50 tarviad. The new drive gives second access to Velle Road, which eliminates bottleneck traffic al times of school closing in lhe afternoon. The engagement has been announced of Connie Kemling and David Joel Tidball. both of Blain, Minn. David is a graduate of Grand Rapids Baptist High School. He is the son of David Tidball of Lake Odessa and Carol Tid- B-B’s Shoe Repair (Formerly Beebe's) Now under New Ownership Open Monday - Friday 8 - 6; Sat. 8 - 1 Repair: Tents, Tarps, Awning, Zippers, Coats and Shoes. (jjRW X Recondition all leather products 123 S. Jefferson St. Hastings Ml SB KF . ♦ * baU of Nashville. The Education Committee of Cendkl United Methodist Church hosted a famly potluck dinner in Fellowship Hall on Sunday noon. There were displays of text material from each class, as well as posters the children had made. The tables were decorated with standing folders printed with Bible trivia. Placemats had puzzle squares so the youngsters had to get signatures from peoule who fit the categories. It was easy to find a signer for someone who had a sister or wjto could recite John 3:16. but they had to gcHo adults to find someone who likes spinach.? Another family activity is coming Tuesday, Feb. 11. when the Jazz Band will entertain*as it has the previous two years. In August thigr will be a trip to the Whitecaps game forlwn evening. 5r Feb. 2 marks birthday anniversary No. 101 for Ethelyn Chase at Thomapple Manor. She and her late husband Hollis came to Lake Odessa more lhan 60 years ago when she ran a hospital on Tupper Lake Street, where she and her family owned the Lake Theater and raised their three children. She was very ac­ tive in Women's Club, Eastern Star. Central and United Methodist Church and its women's groups, and in many musical ac­ tivities. Her family today consists of daughter Bette with husband Eugene Makley and their four children and grandchildren, son-ir.-law C. Hale McCartney and sons Michael and Mark. They are attentive and she is alert and interesting. A good friend at lhe Manor with whom she shared living quarters in Florida for many winters is Grace Gilson, an aunt of her son-in-law. Grace also has passed the century mark with her birthday coming in May. Science students from Lakewood High School had a field trip to Chicago on Saturday with visits to the Sears Tower. Museum of Science and Industry and the Shedd Aquarium. The bus driver in the lead t xik his most accustomed route via Holland, but on the return trip drove on 1-94 and M-66 with better road conditions and far fewer miles. Two loads of students went. Another group of students went on a ski trip. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 30, 1997 Hastings grabs share of first in White, Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Good sportsmanship a key to being a winner in life Good sports ARE winners! And bad sports ARE far from There have been times during my 10 years of covering prep and college sports that poor sportsmanship has become an issue But. never was it more evident than at a basketball game I covered last Friday night. Don't worry Barry County, the culprits were not ours, but rather a brash group of fans from the city of Mattawan. The Delton Panthers were battling lhe Mattawan Wildcats in a very exciting KV,\ thriller at Delton High. The players, on both teams, were giving their all with hopes of achieving a victory. The Mattawan fans, especially the ones sitting directly behind my seal al the press table however, were not giving anything near a winning performance. Rude chants directed al the refs and not so kind words directed at the athletes put a sour smell on what was a very exciting contest. One Mattawan fan. whose first name was Jane, made my night very unpleasant by slamming her feel into lhe back of my seat anytime lhe Wildcat team did anything good., or bad. Her behavior was classless and her words, and many others there, were un-called for. Il got so bad that the Delton administrator working lhe clock had to make an announcement in lhe second half to tell lhe crowd that disrespectful behavior is not appropriate at high school sporting events. I wondered if the comment would even faze this group of poor sports. Often wc hear about lhe bad behaviors of our youth and we wonder how the world has become so crude? Well, if this is lhe behavior lhal the youth arc allowed to sec. why arc we so astonished > It’s one thing Io win a sporting event, it s another thing to lose by making a terrible spectacle of oneself. • Scholar-Athlete Candidates: The list of area prep athletes applying for the Michigan High School Athletic Association's Scholar-Athlete award is a le'ngthy one. Here is that list. Delton: Clarissa Hammond (girls Hastings: Andrea Dreyer (girls cross country and track). Janette Jennings (girls basketball and softball). Michael Krueger (boys golf). Peter Lewis (boys track and cross country). Elizabeth Lincolnhol (girls tennis), Jason McCabe (football). Teague O'Mara (boys tennis and soccer). Tammy Obrciler (girls golf). Jodi Songer (girls volleyball). Justin Waters (wrestling), Michael Burghdoff (boys track and football). Kevin Cooney (boys track and soccer). Jason Fuller (boys golf and track). Jon Lawrence (boys golf and baseball), Elena Mellen (girls tennis). Lake woo J: John Bauer (boys track). Nick Boucher (wrestling), Jason Constantine (boys soccer). Abby DcHoog (girls softball), Rachel Mallison (girls basketball). Gretchen Reed (girls volleyball). Middleville. Steve Dood (boys cross country and tennis), Scott Evans (boys soccer). Dave Liu (football and boys basketball). Luke Middleton (wrestling). Laura Reed (girls track), Tracy Schondclmayer (girls soccer and basketball). Erica Walker (girls golf). Katie Weaver (girls volleyball). Great work; On and off the fields of play. • A Holtz Update: Tom Appleby, of Somers Point. NJ., passes on a copy of a letter he recently received from former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz. Holtz (hanks Appleby for his sentiments and says that he "feels Messed to have had the opportunity to coach at the University of Notre Dame." One has to believe that Holtz will get another great chance at another successful program real soon. Isn't that right Jim McCurdy? • Thanks Hal: Hal Buerge stopped by our office the other day to drop off some great sports memorabilia for me to ponder through. Included: Red Smith's favorite sports stories, the 1996 Sports Almanac. WMU basketball programs from 1988-89 when Hastings' Mark Brown was on the team and programs from (he great 1983-84 (Mark Brown) and 1985-86 (Matt and Mike Brown) Hastings basketball teams. Thanks for those memories. Hal. Talk to you soon. basketball and track). Middleville gains ground in Blue On a roll and tied for first. The varsity Saxons continue to excel on the hardcourts, defeating Hudsonville on the road Tuesday night 77-68. That win coupled with Northview's 69-66 overtime triumph over Zeeland puts Hastings in a first place tic in the O-K White conference Coach Don Schils* team hopes io keep its streak going Friday night when they travel to Wyoming Park Hastings leaped out to a 28-13 first quarter lead and were up 50-30 al the half in Tuesday's matchup with a very tall Hudsonville opponent. A full court man-to­ man defense was one key to the win as was a Saxon shooting performance lhal just couldn't miss. Hastings hit 3l-of-48 from the floor with 8 of I0 players scoring in the game. Kyle Pohja led the winners with 19 points. Damcll Day provided the spark inside with 15 points and Ed VanDcrMolcn added 13 points. Seven of Day's 15 points came during the first quarter, an eight-minute period that saw 7 different Saxon eagers tally points. Schils described lhe victory as the best game his team has played all season. Hastings. 7-3 overall and 5-2 in the O-K While, lost to Hudsonville 67-56 in its first go-around on Dec. 17 with the Eagles' size being the primary factoi This lime, the game was decided more on Hastings' depth than it was on Hudsonville's height. Pohja also came up Ing on the glass with 8 rebounds, while VanDcrMolcn played the role of the flour general with 8 as.osts. ‘Our defense has been very solid (and) we arc starting to mature a little bit." Schils said ot his team's overall play. “We’re starting to gel a feel “ Hastings 67 F.H.C. 65 The Saxons had the lead up to 12 points in the third quarter in lhe Jan. 24 league showdown and then held on “for dear life" to grab the crucial win VanDcrMolcn made 6 free throws and 8 points in the fourth quarter and finished the game with a team leading 16 points. Balanced scoring proved to be a positive for the Hastings squad with Day getting 14. Jeff Storrs hitting for 12 points and Jay Bollhouse managing 10 points. Bolthouse was 5-for-6 in the Forest Hills Central win and hit 4-of-4 in the triumph against Hudsonville. “He has really picked his game up." Schils explained. Middleville 55 Byron Center 39 Both teams started out slow (20-20 al the half), but lhe host Trojans turned it up a notch in the second two quarters with a 19-4 run that helped to ice the game. Leading 26-24 with 5:12 left in the third quarter. Middleville began to hit its shots with Jeremy Shriver. Kevin Doyle. Nathan Pranger and David Liu doing a majority of the damage.Shnver lopped the Trojan team with 16 points, including two 3-pointers. Pranger tallied tallied 14 points, with three triples and Doyle came off lhe Middleville bench to add 13 markers, 8 of those coming in the fourth quarter. "It look the defense to finally get (he offense going." Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhueter said. A Shriver 3-poinler with one second remaining in lhe third quarter gave Middleville that extra lift that they needed and pul (hem in front 33-26 entering those final eight minutes. "Dave Liu told Shriver to penetrate and that he would kick it out to him for (be three," Holzhueter said. "We're looking to use this week to help improve our standings a little bit in the league." Keith Nelson finished off the Trojan scoring with a fancy scoop at the buzzer, giving the black and orange a 16-point win. Middleville held Byron Center's inside threat. Malt Czapek, to 12 points with just 2 of those coming in lhe second half. Middleville. 8-4 overall and 3-4 in the O­ K Blue, will play at Calvin Christian on Friday night. Panthers come up charging, lose upset bid in overtime, 84-75 Upset was on lhe mind of Delton's varsity basketball team last Friday and for most of regulation an upset clearly looked possible for Coach Jim Hogoboom's Panthers Delton led 19-14 after the first quarter and 41-34 at (he half against Mattawan, who entered the KVA contest with just one loss. "We thought that we could make their big people run with us (and) wc thought lhal some of the defensive matchups could be a positive for us." Hogoboom said of his team's fast start. Four 3-pointers in the opening 16 minutes, 16 points from Jesse Young and 9 markers, including a crowd-pleasing dunk, by Troy McCarty helped Hogoboom's squad to take the 7-point lead at intermission. "We fell pretty good." Hogoboom said. "Our kids did a great job and controlled that from start to finish." When Ben Annen scored a soft-touch jumper at 2:56 to play in the third quarter, Delton margin had grown to 9 points (54­ 45). And then McCarty came through again with a leaner that drew nothing but net, a basket that made the score 58-47 with 1:47 remaining in the third frame. The Panthers ended the quarter holding a 60-53 advantage over the Wildcats In the fourth quarter, the tables began to turn and turn quickly. The 7-point lead dwindled to 3 (65-62) in a matter of three minutes and thanks to a quarter that saw Delton drain 11-of-12 tree throw attempts, the margin was still at three (73-70) when Young made 2-of-2 from the charity stripe with live seconds left in regulation. But, the visiting Mattawan team dribbled down lhe floor, got tlie ball to Chad Zagar who made a desperation 3-pointer (73-73) at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. "It's devastating, especially when you're the group trying to pull the upset," Delton Coach, Jim Hogoboom Zagcr ended up leading the Wildcats in the scoring book with 22 points, the 3-pointer at the buzzer being his only triple of the game "It's devastating, especially when you're the group trying to pull the great upaat," Hogoboom said. "And then on the first possession, they get the bucket." Delton received some great individual performances to keep a very tough Mattawan team on lhe ropes. Annen led lhe Panthers with 22 points. Young finished the game with 20 markers on 8-of-9 shooting and McCarty tallied 16, including that memorable dunk in the first half. "Troy's a very good player." Hogoboom said. "Al times he's a little uncomfortable in a star role. We've told him that he needs (6 lake more shots." Young also was Delton's leader in rebounds with 8 caroms. Mattawan improved to 8-1 and 6-1 in (he KVA. while Delton dropped to 3-6 and 2-3 in the league. Parchment 55 Delton 38 The Panthers trailed by just three points (26-23) at half, but managed only 15 points in the final two quarters to fall by 17. Delton shot 15-for-48 for (he gamn* prompting Coach Jim Hogoboom to maket comparison between the weather and Mi team's shooting touch. In the four-minute overtime period. Mattawan controlled the action from start to finish, out-scoring Delton 11 -2 during the extra frame. Ryan Kennedy stepped up to tally 5 of Mattawan's 11 points, including an opening slam that helped to turn things in his team's favor. Lions to hoop it up atT-K The Detroit Lions will be making a return visit to Thomapplc-Kellogg High School Feb. 15 for a benefit basketball game against members of school district's faculty. Action will begin tn the high school gymnasium at 7 p.m with proceeds from lhe special event going towards TK's athletic boosters. Tickets for the Saturday night show are $5 in advance and $6 at the door. The high school office. Crystal Flash and Pastoor's Market are places where tickets can be purchased. Lions’ scheduled to attend include free safety Van Malone, defensive lineman Luther Ellis, special teams star Tom Beers and rookie offensive lineman Jeff Hartings. If you need more information, call (616) 795-9309 Winning in the White! League/Overall Troy McCarty (14) barrels in and scoops a layup in Friday s upset big against Mattawan at Delton High. Northview 6-2, 8-3 Hastings 5-2, 7-3 Zeeland 5-2.7-3 Hudsonville 5-3.9-3 E. G.R. 3-4. 5-6 F. H.C 3-5. 5-6 Wyoming Park 2-5, 4-7 Lowell 0-7. 1-9 Ben Annen (32) led the Delton team with 22 points and used his size and athleticism inside to drive through the 'Cats defenders. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 30, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Rufus Lamar in World War I (conclusion) By Joyce F. Weinbrccht Rufus Lamar went overseas in June of 1918. He was there in the final days of the war. He kept a diary of his time and travels. This essay begins with Nov. I. 1918. He writes: "Nov. I. 1918. we stayed all night in lhe same place, but guess we will move up tonight. "Nos. 2. Well, we moved up in the woods last night. A German plane came over and dropped 10 bombs amongst us. Killed two men and wounded nine. I was only about 15 feet from lhe last one Believe me. I got up and moved my bed in a hurry . "Nov. 3. This is some misery up here in this woods. All a fellow has to do is wait for lhe next shell to come over. "Nov. 4. Last night we moved out of the woods and slept under a wind mill. Felt safer there. I guess we will be relieved tonight "Nov. 5. We landed in a small town last night and stayed there all night. "Nov. 6. Landed in Thielt about 3:30 p.m. A very nice town. "Nov. 7 and 8. Drilled, drilled, drilled. "Nov. 9. We moved up to Deinzc last night and stayed there all night. Guess we will leave this morning "Nov. 10. moved up to Syngheim last night. I guess we will stay hen. tonight. There are a good many shells coming into this town from the Hun lines. French say the war is finished "Nov. II. 1918. A day of rejoking. The war is over. We were awakened at 3 a m. last night and told we would go over the top at 7 m. a. A runner came down at 3:30 a.m. and told us to go back to bed. The war was over. I didn't believe him. but went back to bed any way. Got up and got a good breakfast and sure feel better This is all right. Almost had to go over the top inis morning and I am glad we didn't because we had to cross a river and I know that some of us would have been killed. I call this a close shave. "Nov. 12. All we have to do is sit around and talk about the Armistice. "Nov. 18. 1918. Stayed in Synghium a week and drilled. This is the longest that we have stayed in one place for the last two months. "Nov. 19. Landed in a linle town last night for an all-night slay. The people were sure (tad to see us as we were lhe first Yanks and the first Allied soldiers there since 1914. "Nov. 20. Left this linle town today for somewhere else. Landed in Helligium last night and hope to rest a couple of days. "Nov. 22. Left Helligium for Dienze last night. A detail left our regiment to parade in Brussels. 12 men from each company. "Nov. 23. Landed in a small town last night. Stayed all night and are leaving this morning. "Nov. 24. Moved yesterday and we are in Syngheim again. Guess we will move again in the morning. "Nov. 25. Landed in Hulste. This is not a very big town but the old lady we are staying with is sure good to us. All we have to do is go get our mea’< and sit down to a tabic and eat. She washes our dishes for us and about all we have to do is eat and sleep. We took up a col­ lection for the old lady today for what she has done for us. "Nov. 28. Thanksgiving day and had mut­ ton steak for dinner. Something to be thankful for. (Nix!) "Dec. 4. We left Hulste today and hiked about 15 kilos. I sure am tired and wc arc The American Soldier, 1918. Germany in an air raid against France. leaving again in the morning. "Dec. 5. Had a good sleep last night The top sergeant came upstairs about 6 a.m. and told me to report to battai ion headquarters at 7:15 a.m.. as I was going to Germany Well I uidn’t like it very well because 1 didn't know what for. We got in trucks about 9 a.m. and started. 1 hit Br.tast five months ago today. Passed through Thielt again today and Dienze. Stopped in Ghent for about 20 minutes Got some cake and pic there । guess we’re bound for somewhere over lhe German border, here we are in La Veins. The Ger­ mans burned houses and committed all kinds of mean things. Around here, the people are sure glad to sec us. Wc are the first Americans in this part of the country. There are so many people around the fellows wanting to talk with them that they can hardly get around. A boy carried my pack to '.he billets for me. "Dec. 6. 1918. Wc left La Vains this morn­ ing for somewhere else. We slopped in Ansers last night to wait for some trucks that had broken down The people there were glad to see us. We are some guys here as in Belgium. "Dec. 7. Slopped in Leige last night and got off the trucks for about 20 minutes and the girls tried to take all the buttons off of our Honorable discharge. Rufus W. Lamar. April 19. 1919. cloches, and anything else that would make souvenirs of any kind. Some country’ Had six girls after me in about 10 minutes. We were hoping we would slay all night here, but pull­ ed out. "Germany. Epien. We landed here last night (Dec. 7) about 8 p.m. There wasn't a soul on the streets last night. They tried to get us something to eat. but only got about half enough and some didn’t get any. Wc are leav­ ing this morning for Aix La S. Chappelle. Well we are here and it sure is a nice place. I saw a woman slap her little boy fur waving at us when we came into town. One man invited me over to have a cup of coffee and it sure was good. Well the parade is over and I don't know what to do. A pretty girl came up to the truck and tried to beg some bread from us. The people are bringing coffee around in pit­ chers and buckets to us. 1 guess they like us better than the rest of the armies. "Dec. 8. We thought we were going to stay all night in Aix La Chapelle. as we couldn't find any place to stay. Passed through Epien again last night and another large town. We stopped in Leighe for the night and the people took us to their homes to keep us all night. 1 only wish I could stay here a couple of days, but we are leaving again this morning and guess we will go to Brussels. "Dec. 9. Brussels, capital city of Belgium. We passed through La Vaires again last night and let a boy off the truck. He had taken a round trip to Germany. Some boy. only 15 years old. We landed in Brussels last night at 6:30 p.m. And as soon as we got billets, another fellow and I went down town. All a fellow could hear was Americans. Everybody would stop and look at us. The girls, on the streets, would run up and ask a fellow to kiss them. I don't know how many I kissed that night. Met a Canadian soldier. He sure was glad to see us. We are going out to Waterloo this morning. "Waterloo: Saw the bed that Wellington slept in and the bed the Prince of Orange slept in the night before the Battle of Waterloo. Saw the old battle field of Napoleon's, and about where he and Wellington met that fatal day. Brussels again. 12 midnight. We are go­ ing downtown. "Dec. 10. We sure had some time last evening! 1 guess we were with about a dozen different girls last night. Met a fellow in the Canadian Array from Massachusetts. U.S.A, and we ran anxind until about 4 a.m. We leave Brussels this morning. "Dec. II. Left Brussels yesterday about 8 a.m. Went through Ansers and Ghent again and Yepes and hit regiment headquarters about 9 a.m. Slept in a truck all night and. well, here I am back to the company in an old bam. Sorry my trip is over. The armistice was signed a month ago today. "Dec. 12. Back to duty and don't like it very well. Will have to drill. "Dec. 15. Drill almost every day until to­ day and guess we will leave tomorrow. "Dec. 17. Zeggers Cappel. we hiked here. Arrived about 3 p.m. Left our farm house this morning to go to a parade with my squadron and another corporal and his squadron Always get picked for such things. About 200 men in our division were decorated with Belgium war crosses there. "Dec. 21. Shortest day of the year, and about the wettest I guess. It has rained almost every day since we came here. "Dec. 24. Nothing doing until tonight and about eight of us arc going to have a Christmas celebration tonight. TII bet we have some fun. "Dec. 25. Christmas Day. Some time last night wc went out for our supper all right, the first good one since lhe Argonne Drive. We had beef steak, french fried potatoes, buttered bread, jam. pickles anJ gravy. Well, after the supper was over, we order a couple of bottles of champagne. Well, of course, that wasn't enough and they got a few too many on. Well my bed partner and a couple more fellows were drunk. 1 helped bring them home as you see I wasn't drunk The YMCA and Red t joss and K of C gave us a nice Christmas, candy, cigarettes and tobacco. "Dec. 31. 1918. Nothing to report, only another party and a good time on for tonight. "Jan. I. 1919. New Year's Day. Had a good party last night and heard some good news today. The colonel says we sail on the 29th of January. Sure hope so. "Sunday. Jan. 5. Nothing but rain and mud ever since we have been here. My shoes are worn out and my feet are wet. All a fellow can do is sit around on his bunk and wish he was home. Six months ago today we landed in Brest. Well, just got back from supper. Mut­ ton stew. Well. I can't eat it so went without supper. Every meal I go to just means another pair of wet feet. "Jan. 6. Washed my clothes this morning. Had a good dinner, roast beef, gravy and potatoes and coffee. I am going to go to bed. It is 8 p.m. "Jan. 7. I got up early. 5:30 a.m. Had bacon, molasses, bread and coffee for breakfast and rorxt beef for dinner. Good sup­ per. mashed poUtoes, gravy, beet steak bread and cocoa. Five more days and we leave this God forsaken place. "Jan. 18. We had inspection today. "Jan. 19. Went to Fresney today to gel a good meal. "Jan. 21. Gold bricked all day. Bad shoes. Played cards all day and other gold bricking. "Jan. 22. Played cards all day. Went to N.C.O. for one hour. That was all I have to do. "Jan. 23. Well, doing nothing but I am in charge of cleaning details. Had sausage tor breakfast a good dinner and a good supper "Jan. 24. Had an easy day. All I had to do was take a detail to clean up the drill ground “Jan. 25. Played cards until 3 p.m. and then had to go on guard. "Jan. 26. Sunday and nothing to do but relieve the guard. Cooked a big beef steak last night and it was just like home grub. "Jan. 27. Monday and still on the shoeless list. "Jan. 28. Well, get a pair of shoes last night and went on a big review before General Pershing. It was sure some parade. A fellow could hardly keep his feet from freezing h sure was cold and a fellow had to stand at at­ tention for 30 minutes. Well, it was a great parade anyway. "Jan. 29. Nothing to do but sit around. My bed partner is sick in bed. "Jan. 30. We had a field inspection today Went out to the field and didn't get through until I p.m. I guess we will have a bunch of them before we get back to the U.S.A. "J am sure all the talk awhile back was all bunk about us going home. I don't know why they spread false rumors. "Jan. 31. Well, they say we sail with the 27th. I hope that they are right. "Feb. 1. 1919. Well, they are transferring some of our men to lhe S.O.S. "Feb. 2. Gold bricked today. "Feb. 12. Nothing doing for the last week Declared war on a Frenchman today who tried to come in our billet and take our wood. Well, all I did was put him out. "Feb. 17. We arc leaving today and I don’t like it very well as we have a good billet. "Feb. 18. Had a hard hike yesterday and suppose we will have another today. Feb. 19. Landed in a small town by the name of Montlizot and billeted in a barn. It isn't a very nice place, as it rains most of the time. The diary ends with this entry. However the travel log goes on with them hiking to Beau­ mont where they stayed until March 18, 1919. They then moved on to Brest, arriving there by train on April I. 1919. There is no record of the trip from Brest to the United States in this diary. Perhaps there was another note book recording the rest of his trip home. Sources: The Diary of Corporal Rufus IT. Lamar, loaned by his son-in-law. James T. Whelpley along with the New Testament which he carried with him, his dog tags and a sword which he brought home from France; Source Records of The Great War. Volume VI. edited by Charles F Home. PhD. and Walter F. Austin. L.L.M. and their staff of specialists. The National Encyclopedia. Volume 4. P.F.' Collier and Son Corporation. Barry County Vital Records. "Jan. 8. Weil another day closer to going home. Had some rice for breakfast today. 1 sure hate that stuff. Beans for dinner and beefsteak for supper. Still had bad shoes and don’t drill. "Jan. 9. Another day nearer home. Had bacon for breakfast. Slum for dinner and beans for supper today. Don't expect to get any more pay days on this side. "Jan. 10. I was sick all day toda>. 1 hope that I will feel better in the morning. I guess we will move in a couple of days. On our way home all right, and it can't be any to quick to suit me. "Jan. 11. Had fritters for breakfast. Didn't eat much lhe rest of today. Have been sick for two weeks. "Jan. 12. Still not hungry. I don't know what has gone wrong with me. Have had wet feet for two weeks and expect to for a couple of more days. No shoes. Won over $100 tonight so guess 1 will swear off gambling. Guess we will leave tomorrow. Our company is on a loading detail. "Jan. 13. Left Zeggers Cappel today and will entrain tonight. "Jan. 14. Slept all day on the train. Had to help all night to load our gear on the trains. "Jan. IS. Still on train and seeing some nice country. Will be at our destination soon. "Jan. 16. Arrived in Lahutte last night and hiked to St. Vickers. It rained pretty good all night. "Jan. 17. We have a nice place to stay. A big place and plenty of food. NEWS, NEWS It’s Our Business To Build New Business NEWS At of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER to Me rx’ Sut-w We wst new -e? de-t? Wtgor* we t new pamj newh engiged coupei «no* who jrrtt to Hr rd r ■‘.e'uobe rd ehorttNe wtv fx rxtt And tectuse t* do t & r ‘ lx* t ge*x»N ar* rd aenrai jed SUBSCRIBE TOOAY Char Bain, 945-2729 COII...948-80S1 I vox ru and let re wfw» «ou at rd eft* vou toe to of* nt • Hnotw I I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 30, 1997 — Page 11 J-Ad Graphics Lakewood beats Middleville, by three points! Lakcwtiod's wiesthng team won lit't plate honors .mJ Middleville ended up tint J at last Saturday's Lakewood tournament The host Vikings finished tn st at 5-0 and Fowlerxil(e (4-1) edged out the Trojans i 3-2) for second place Lakewood won over l.ouell 51-21. l ow lets ilie 45 21. West l itt.iwa €*<» IK. Ovid Else 5 ■ It and Middleville 33-30 103 Kyle Brower (Middleville) 24-6 Brandon Newington (Delton) 12-7 1X2 Nick Boucher (Lakewood) 23-1 Mike Egan (Maple Valley) 15-6 Evan Space (Middleville) 17-12 Chad Campbell (Hastings) 5-3 1X9 Dendel Craven (Middleville) 19-6 D.J. VanDorp (Lakewood) 14-9 Sam Stafford (Hastings) 12-8 Shawn Kimbrough (Delton) 8-7 1X5 Middleville lost to l*owlertille 32-30. beat West Ottawa 64 II. won over Ovid Elsie 65-16. defeated Lowell 61-16 and lost to Lakewood Undefeated wrestlers fur the champion Lakewood squad were Nick Boucher at 112. Gabe Steward at 215. Chris Sutherland at 275 and Jeremiah Siuda at 135. Boucher went 5-0. while the other three finished lhe day al 4-0. Going 5-0 for Middleville were Kxle Brower at 105 and Steve Lehman at 1X9 Spencer Romph. at 145. finished with a 4 (J mark Eli Villanueva (I7|>. Jeremy Casarez (130) and Mike Hanna 11X9) also had line performances for the \ ikmgs with 4 I marks. Wrestlers with 4-1 finishes for lhe Trojans were Evan Space at 112. Dendel Craven al I l‘> Jared Olio at 130. Ron Haynes at 170 and Luke Middleton al 152. Saxons third at Waverly Hastings went 3-2 m live dual matches to finish in third place at the Lansing Waverly wrestling tournament on Saturday Hulling* defeated Truy Athens 44-24. won o\ci Clio 50-26. edged out Brighton 44-23. I. >t to Novi 44 22 and were beaten by Eaton Rapids 64-X Hastings wrestled Eaton Rapids last rather lhan Brighton for a second time to test then skills against the No. I rated team in lhe State. We found out why they have the rating they have.'' Saxon Coach Dave Furrow said Luke Noteboom finished 5-0 at 125 for Hastings. Jamie James was 4-0 at 1X9. Kevin Morgan finished 3-1 at 171 and Ed Youngs also was 3-1 at 215. For Morgan, his dcle.it was lhe Inst ot the season and same against Eaton Rapids' Kevin Sattazahn in overtime. Sattazahn beat Morgan in the Stale finals last season. Hustings 73, E.G.R. 6 East had voids in 10 of the 14 weight classes to lilt Hastings to an easy O-K White win. Chad Campbell. at 112. won on an injury default, Chris Stafford, at 140. won 11-3 and Luke Noteboom (Hastings) 19-4 Mike Smith (Middleville) 17-7 Johnnie Hicks (Delton) 15-8 Josh Roll (Lakewood) 13-9 Chris Olmsted, at 152, prevailed by a 9-4 score. Winning exhibition matches for lhe Saxons were Ryan Argo 9-4 al 112. Robby Lee 7-1 al 135 and Ken Rose 15-0 at 152. Isaac Solmcs lied 2-2 at 160. Middleville 48 Hamilton 15 Middleville earlier in lhe week beat Hamilton in league mat action. Brower won a 7-3 decision. Space pres ailed by forfeit Utley won 9-7 al 119. Craven was a victor at 125 with an 11-6 win. Mike Smith pinned his 130-pound opponent in 42 seconds. Otto scored an 18-1 win al 135. Justin DcBoodc scored a 15-4 decision at 140. Romph did thc.samc al 145 with a 17-3 decision. Joel Appel shut out his Hawkeye foe 12-0 at 160. Haynes won 9-4 at 171 and Miso Glavan pinned his 215-pound opponent in 4:48. Lake wood will again host another tournament this Saturday with the Hastings Saxons making an appearance. The event will have a multi-dual format. Joe Daniels (Delton) 23-0 Jared Otto (Middleville) 26-5 Jeremy Casarez (Lakewood) 17-6 Ryan Rude (Hastings) 7-5 Michael Nystrom (Hastings) 8-8 135 Pat Lowe (Maple Valley) 20-4 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 19-12 Dan Earl (Delton) 6-4 Jake Marlow (Delton) 5-3 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 3-1 Valley wins two Maple Valley beat Dansville 47-24 and Potterville 52-24 on Jan. 23. Sm LAKEWOOD continued or mt* 1.2 JV team beats FHC and Hudsonville, now 8-2 Three players scored in double figures as Hastings junior varsity team held on to beat Forest Hills Central last Friday 61-60. The JV Saxons got 17 points from Jim Storms, 12 from Luke Warner and 10 from Adam Whitney to help guide them to the win. FHC out-scored Hastings 24-13 in the fourth quarter, but Hastings still had a Ipoint edge when the final buzzer sounded. Storms grabbed 12 rebounds, while Andy Kcllci. Tony Bownc and Whitney each boarded 5 caroms. 1X0 Delton 64 Mattawan 16 The Panthers handled the Wildcats with relative case in a KVA battle on Jan. 23. Winners for Coach Aaron Tabor's team included Brandon Newington (103). Sean Hall (112). Johnnie Hicks (125). Joe Daniels (130). Nick Hannar (140). Rob Isom (145). Rob Tack (152). Fernando Sauza (160). Dan Anaya (171). Shawn Murphy (189) and Jon Hannecow (215). Hicks. Daniels, Hannar. Isom. Sauza. Anaya. Murphy and Hannecow all won on falls with Hannecow's taking 20 seconds. Sauza's 45 seconds and Hick's fall lasting just 50 seconds. Tack won on a decision and Newington and Hall each drew voids. In its game on Tuesday, the JV Saxons beat Hudsonville 58-54. The win makes the team 8 2 overall and 6-1 in the O-K White. Jim Storms scored 18. Tony Bownc 12 and Josh Lindsey 11 in that game. Storms also led the squad in rebounds with 8. while Luke Warner grabbed 6 caroms. The game was close throughout with the Saxons holding a I-point lead after one quarter (14-13). 2-point advantage al the half (26-24) and 4-point margin (45-41) after three quarters. Hastings’ frosh fall in hoops 140 Matt Lawrence scored 9 points on 4-of-4 shooting, but the freshman basketball team still fell to Hudsonville on Tuesday night by a 58-35 score. Nick Hannar (Delton) 22-4 Chris Stafford (Hastings) 12-7 Israel Rosales (Middleville) 14-14 The freshman shot 50 percent (I4-of-28) from 2-point range and were I-for-1 from 3point with Kyle Winkler making the lone triple. 1X5 Spencer Romph (Middleville) 28-1 Rob Isom (Delton) 21-3 Michael Lipstraw (Hastings) 18-10 Gabe Steward was one of four Lakewood wrestlers to go undefeated in Saturday s championship run. (Photo provided) 1X2 Luke Middleton (Middleville) 27-3 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 13-2 Rob Tack (Delton) 17-6 Don Smith (Hastings) 9-9 ORDINANCE NO. 299 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 6.65 OF DIVISION 1, OF ARTICLE II, OF CHAPTER 6 OF “THE HASTINGS CODE" 1970, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR WATER AND SEWER RATES. THE CITY OF HASTWGS ORDAMS: Panthers cont. from page 10 SECTION I: Section 6.65 o< Division 1. ot Article II. ol Chapter 6 ol The Heebnge Code* B hereby amended to read as follows: ' . . Sec. 6 65 Retos. 160 Bill Blair (Hastings) 18-7 Matt Appel (Middleville) 13-9 1X1 Kevin Morgan (Hastings) 22-1 Eli Villanueva (Lakewood) 17-4 Ron Haynes (Middleville) 16-7 Dan Anaya (Delton) 13-11 189 Jamie James (Hastings) 22-1 Steve Lehman (Middleville) 24-5 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 14-5 Shawn Murphy (Delton) 14-9 Jamie Davis (Maple Valley) 12-9 "As lhe temperatures di upped, so did our shooting." Hogoboom said. Other statistics had the Panthers making X-of-13 free throw attempts and committing 16 turnovers. Ben Annen led the team with 11 points and Jesse Young pumped in 10. Troy McCarty, one of the team's most reliable scorers, managed 5 points. Jason Carver lopped the Parchment squad with 15 points. "Il was a frustrating night for us." Hogoboom explained a key basket that came just three seconds into the overtime period. Regulation ended al 64-64. but the hometown Panthers controlled the action in overtime with Annen making 6 points during the extra period. The Panthers also had four other who scored in double figures: Bobby Wheeler 18. Jesse Young 13. Kyle Matteson 12 and Ben Annen 10. Delton travels to Battle Creek Pennfield on Friday night. Delton 78 G-A 70 (OT) Troy McCarty scored IX points including 215 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 19-2 Tim Easey (Hastings) 14-6 Miso Glavan (Middleville) 14-8 Andy Adams (Maple Valley) 15-11 Ed Youngs (Hastings) 7-2 Jon Hanr.eckow (Delton) 6-2 The rates and charges for water supply furnished by said system shall be levied upon each lot. or parcel of land, buidmg. or premises having any water connection wifi said 1 ystem, on the basis of the quantity of water used therein as the same is measured by meters therein used. There shall be a water system improvement tee for al new water coonectona, the amount ot which shal be determined by the City Council from time to time by Aesoiuton. For any use not fisted in the table ot unit factors to be utilized in such Resolution, the charge tor toe same shal be set by toe Council SEWER RATES The rates charged for sewage dteposal service furnished by toe System shal be act by the City Council from time to time by Resolution. Except as herein otherwise provided, water to bo used to establish sewage flows to be received by toe system shal bo measure by a molar confroled by toe Chy. The rales and charges for sewage disposal service furnished by said system shal bo levied upon each lot. or parcel of land, bufiding. or premises having any sower connection wifo said system. on too basis of the quantity of water used and sewage generated tooroin as too same is measured by meters therein used, except that manufacturing of industrial plant users shal be chargsd on such basis as the cemmon council shal determine from time to time, and al chargee shal bo cdocted at too same Ims and in the same manner as provided for toe payment of chargee lor water used. Rates tor al users obtaining al or part of their water supply from sources other toat too city's water system shal bo deter­ mined by gauging or metering toe actual sewage entering the system, or by metering the water used by them or shall be determined by council on such basis as H shal deem satisfactory. There shal be a sewer system improvement fee tor al now sewor connodtonc. too amount of which shal be determined by the City Council from time to time by Resolution. For any use not Bated in tie table of unit factors to be utilized in such Resdubon. too charge tor too same shal bo sot by toe Council. 2X5 ENFORCEMENT Chris Sutherland (Lakewood) 17-3 Justin Waters (Hastings) 17-7 Erik Vernon (Middleville) 15-11 Jason Grasman (Maple Valley) 13-12 The charges for toe water and sewage disposal service which are, under the provision of Act 94 of the Pubfic Acts of Michigan. 1933. as amended, made a ion on al promises serviced foeroby, are here­ by recognized to constitute such lien and whenever such charge against any piece of property to* bo delinquent tor six (6) months, toe dty official n charge of too coiecbon thereof shal on or before Apr! 1 st ol each year certfry to toe tax assessing officer ot toe City toe tact of such doinquoncy, whereupon such charge shal be entered upon the next tax rd as a charge against such premises and shal bo cdocted and toe fien thereof enforced n S»e same manner as general dty taxes against such promis­ es are cdected. and the ben thereof enforced. Midcfle school wrestfing team grabs first place Al provisions of the charter of the City and of the taws of toe State of Michigan applicable to toe time and manner of certification and collection of delinquent taxes levied against real estate in toe City shal be applicable to and shal be observed in the certification and odoction of dainquont taxes levied against real estate in toe City and shall be appicabte to and shall bo observed in toe certification and edeebon ol charges tor water services; provided that In alt cases when a tenant is responsfoie tor the payment of any such charge and the governing body is so notified In writing (ouch notice to include a true copy ot toe lease of the affected premises. H there be one), toon no such charge shal become a lien against the said premises from and after the date of such notice. In the event of fling such notice, the public corporation shall render no further water service to such promises untM a cash deposit in an amount estimated to equal three months of servte shall have been made as security tor the payment of such charges. Provided, further, that if the charges against said premises where a tenant Is responstote tor the payment are not paid within the month when due. the water shall be turned off from any premises against which such charges have been made. The Saxons' middle school grapplcrs won its scvcn-tcam tournament Saturday, out­ distancing runner-up Eaton Rapids by 19 points. Hastings scored 222 points and Eaton Rapids tallied 203 points. Winning championships were Craig Bolthousc. Greg Sccbcr. Scan Tefft and Shaun Hollars. Donavan Endsley. David Wright and Robert Baker placed second. Travis Willison. Lucas Waters. Jason Goggins. Robert Johnson and l<aac Weeks finished third And Andy Powell. Mike Hamp. Brian Sutfin and Andrew Anger canted fourth place finishes. Wrestlers winning exhibition championships were Mark Peake. Jcremj Butler. Joe Keller. Paul Coscarelh. Rich Gibson and Paul Hennes In addition to other remedies provided, the City shal have the right to shut off and discontinue toe supply of water to any premises for the nonpayment of water or sewage disposal rates when due. BILUNG Charges for water and sewage disposal services shal be billed montofy by toe water department of the Cffy of Hastings on the first days of the following month and shal be payable prior to toe twen­ ty-first day of said month. H not paid by the twenty first day of the month biled. a ten (10) percent penal­ ty shal be added RATES FOR NONRESIDENT USERS The rates charged for water and sewage disposal service for premises situated outside toe bound­ aries oi the City of Hastings shall be double the rates charged tor such services tor premises located wrthn the boundaries of the City of Hastings SECTION II: If any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is. for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shal be affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance Hastings 52 Charlotte 16 Hastings Middle School's wrestling team improved to 6-1 when they defeated Charlotte last Wednesday night Winning by fall for the Saxons were Craig Bolthousc. Greg Sccber. David Wright. Mike Hamp. Brian Sutlin. Scan Tefft. Shaun Hollars and Isaac Weeks Lucas Waters won his match by a decision • And Aaron Hartman Paul Hcnncy and Richard Force all pre\ailed in exhibition matches WATER RATES The rates charged for water supply service furnished by the system shal be set by the City Council from time to time by Resolution Except as herein otherwise provided, water to be furnished by foe sys­ tem shal be measured by a meter controlled by the City. SECTION Nl: This Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication as provided by City Charter Motion by Jasperse, Support by May. to adopt the foregoing Ordinance. YEAS: 7 NAYS: 1 ABSENT: 1 I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted by foe Hastngs City Council at a regular meeting held on the 27th day of January. 1997. and published in foe Hastings Banner on the 30th Day of January 1997 McCarty's dunk had the hometown crowd rocking, but the Wildcats still were able to pull out the victory despite a great effort by the Panthers. Event G. Manshum Cay Clerk tor the City of Hastings • 1 I �Page 12 - ’he Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 30. 1997 Local spikers cover courts at Delton l‘he 10’icam Delton Volleyball Tournament last Saluidat included a lot of l»h.al I la* or md wnw real intense action filled with spike* bump* and plenty ol blocks Vicksburg and Hamilton battled lor the championship with Vicksburg prevailing by a 15-17. 15-10 and 15-11 score Delton. Middleville and Maple Valley all represented the area well, along with Caledonia who also is another member of the l:\d family Middleville ended up 4-4 in the blue pool and neaily qualified lor the sciiulmals. The It jans teal Maple Valley 15-7. 15-3. split with Three Rivers 13-15. 15-7. lost to Vicksburg 15 2. 15 13 and split with Potterville 15 II and 9-15 Lindsey Robertson scored three aces tor Middleville versus Maple Valley and it was Lady Vikings stumble in LCC Tournament final m her tits*, start Tracy Schondelmayer spiked 9 kills in the Three Risers match and setter Katie Weaver played a key role lor lhe Lady Trojans tluoughout lhe afternoon with heady play and leadership. Pollers tile edged out Middleville for second place, and a semifinal bnl. tn lhe blue pool because they scored two more points lhan Middles ilie's total in a head-to-head matchup. "That's volleyball.' Middleville Coach Cindy Middlebush explained "For me. I'm used to lhe momentum; It's early in our season ’ Maple Valley also lost io Three Rivers 15-6, 15-3. Potterville 15-10. 15-6 and drew a forfeit against Vicksburg. In the red pool. Dalton finished at 3-5. while Caledonia managed a 4-4 mark. The host Panthers lost to Allegan 15-8. Lakewood’s spiken lost for the finl time this season last Saturday al the Lansing Community College Tournament, falling to Charlotte in a third game that was decided by rally score. The Lady Vikings lost the first game in lhe championship 17-15. falling behind 7-0. rallied to win the second game 15-10 and then lost 15-13 in the deciding game. A couple of missed serves may have cost lhe Lady Vikings a chance to pull out (hat third game. Coach Kellie Rowland’s team played 17 matches in 9 days, so fatigue also could have been a factor in lhe LCC Tournament result. Lakewood beat Jackson 16-14. 16-14, Concord 15-1. 15-4. Olivet 15-1. 15-1 and East Lansing 15-1. 15-11 in pool play. In (he semifinals (Lakewood drew a bye in the quarters) lhe blue and white won over Marshall 15-1 and 15-9. "The girls had nothing to lose and nothing to gain; Charlotte played well." Rowland said. Jennifer Mitchell had 72 kills and 21 blocks, Joni Daniels 61 kills. Pearl Ward 15 blocks and 45 service points, Jami Schrock 42 service points and setter Addi Radcliff registered 156 assists. Lakewood will get another chance at Charlotte on Feb. 6 when they host its Capital Circuit rivals. Whose No. 1? Tara Reed (24) and Kim Cole (10) prepare for a block at the net. wtv<e teammate Ann Glidden looks on. 15-6, beat Bellevue 15-7. 15-5. split with Caledonia 15-8. 3-15 and lost to Hamilton 15-2. 15-1. The battle between Delton and Caledoma was a real classic. Panther Coach Rhonda Sturgeon said things started off nicely for her team in the first game, but communication played a factor in a second game defeat. "We came out on fire and everything gelled." Sturgeon said. "In the second game, we just didn’t communicate well. They served well and we weren’t hitting." Arin Glidden’s setting. Michelle Thompson's play at the net. Tara Reed’s jump serving (which Sturgeon referred to as YMCA NEWS Paninor Ar.n Glidden (33) seis a volleyball high into the air dunng pool play Saturday at the Delton Tournament. YMCA at Barry County Aduh Indoor Soccer League Lakewood cont. from page 11 Double winners for the Lions were Mike Egan (112). Chris Dunham (125). Bryan Faurot 1130). Pal Lowe (135). Tim Harmon (171). And; Adams (215) and Jason Grosman (275) Maple Valley also took part in Saturday's East Jackson Invite, finishing sixth with 80 points. Pal Lowe (135) and Andy Adams (215) both earned second places. Lowe was 2-1 and Adams was I-1 Four other Lions also mcdalcd: Mike Egan (112). Ben Snow (125). Bry an Faurut (130). and Jamie Davis (189). Egan was third with a 3-1 mark and lhe other three took second places with 2-2 records. Team W-L-T Blue.................................................................... 5-1-0 Black.................................................................. 3-0-3 Green................................................................. 3-2-1 Red..................................................................... 2-2-2 White................................................................. 2-4-0 Yellow...............................................................(MhO Green 7 v*. White 6: Blue Black 3 v*. Red 3. 9 n. Yellow 0; YMCA of Barry County NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer of the Township has reported to the Rutland Charter Township Board and has filed in the office a Spec a: assessment roll prepared by him. covering all properties within the Rutland Charter Township Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1. Said assessment roll is for tne street lighting in Thornappie Valley Pines Plat. sa*d special assessment district being tots 1-17 in Thornapple Valley Pines. Tne Assessing O«tcer has further reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said distnet being lots 1-17 ts such relative portion of the whole sum levied agamst ail parcels of land in said district as the ben­ efit to such parcel of land bears to the total benefit to all parcels ct land m said distnet. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment will not exceed the operational costs and said sheet tights PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, within tne Township at 7:15 o’clock p.m., on Wednesday February 12.1997 for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment ro'i and hearing any objections thereto Said roll may be examined at the office of the township C'erk at the Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, within the Toftnshio until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hear-ng Any persons objecting to said assessment roll shau file their objections thereto, in writing, with the Township Clerk before the close of said hearing or within such other time as the Township Board may grant Barbara Bedforo. Clerk Rutland Charier Township 246’ Heatn Road Hastings Michigan 49058 •616) 948-2194 Hastinft Youth Council SUMMER CAMP AND RENTAL DIRECTOR YMCA Camp Algonquin is seeking a part lime summer camp and rental dircchw Ski lb in Icalenhip, naff supervision, camp programming. and administration. Mum be a *clf starter and highly motivated. College degree and camp management and program experience required. Pre-sea­ son stall recruitment and prc|watkm. Supervise start of 20. Empkrymeni begins early May. Camp dates June K - August 16. Additional employment h* I ail as ail able Lctlcr/rcsumc to: YMCA of Barry County, P.O. Box 2 V. Hasiinp. Mi . 49054, NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from citizens to serve on the Building Authority until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14,1997. Applications can be obtained at the County Administrator’s Office, 3rd. floor. Courthouse, Hastings. Ml Independently Owned and Operated in the Community of Hastings. Some Financial Investment and Square Footage Required. Must be Operated in Conjunction with Existing Non Competitive Business. Earn Commission on Sale of JCPenney Catalog Merchandise. For Additional Information - Write: JCPenney Catalog Merchant Program 5555 Scarborough Blvd. Columbus Ohio, 43232 JCPenney Catalog YMCA-Yottlh Council'* Men* Basketboll BMAmt Lakewood as the No. I team, since a 44-1-0 record is be11er than 35-2-2 Here are the Class B rankings, the corrected Monday version that is. 1. Charlotte 35-2-2 2. Lakewood 44-1-0 3. Marysville 25-04) 4. Lakeshore 20-3-2 5. Shepherd 25-2-2 6. Swan Valley 22-6-3 7. Gull Lake 20-6-0 8. Pinconning 37-9-4 9. Reed City 24-7-2 10. Jackson Lumen Christi 16-5-4 HM. Byron 19-4-6 Fremont 15-3-1 Middleville d. Byron Center W-L Ritchies Koffee Shop........................................ 6-1 Terry’s.......-........................................................3-3 Union Bank..........................................................2-2 Hastings Drill Team.......................................... 2-3 Grandma’s Green Tree.................................... 1-5 BM^ar .54) Blain Landscaping.............. Pete rwn/B row n.................... 4-0 .3-3 Mainstreet Savings.............. .2-3 Hastings Merchants............ .1-5 Bodeys.................................... Cappon/Welton..................... Results B Minor - Ritchies Koffee Shop 50 vs. Union Bank 46; Ritchies Koffee Shop 52 vs. Terry Basketball 39; Drill Team 66 vs. Grandmas Green Tree 61. B Major — Brown/Peterson 65 vs. Cappon/Wehon 33; Mainstreet Savings Bank 59 vs. Hotkey/Masse 47; Hastings Merchants 73 vs. Blain Landscaping 86; Hastings Mer­ chants 65 vs. Bosley/Masse 53; Cappon/Welton 49 vs. Mainstreet Savings Bank 48. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 28, 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Additional Business Opportunity JCPenney Catalog Sales Merchant its "awesome") and Christy NeSmith's allaround play helped Delton to gain the split with (he Scots and lifted them to score a victory over Bellevue. “They needed that." Sturgeon said of the Bellevue result. "They kept their feet moving, served and communicated well." Caledonia’s other results on the afternoon included a split with Allegan 15-12. 11-15. a win over Bellevue 15-6. 15-0 and a loss to Hamilton 15-2. 15-1. Sturgeon says improvement can be seen in how her volleyball team is playing. "We're getting there... The girls want to get some more wins." Sturgeon said. When the Michigan Interscholaslic Volleyball Coaces Association results came out Sunday afternoon. Lake wood's hold on the No. I ranking in Class B had come to a close. The Lady Vikings dropped to 44-1-Q with lhe loss to Charlotte at the LCC Tournament on Saturday. But. when the MIVCA re-issued the rankings on Monday. Charlotte had a 35-2-2 mark compared to Lake wood's season record of 44-1-0. Still, Charlotte was listed as the No. I team in Class B So what is up here? The Banner and J-Ad will continue to refer to NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from citizens to serve on the Friend ol the Court Advisory Committee in the following areas of repre­ sentation: An advocate for children A representative of noncustodial parents A representative of custodial parents An attorney who engages primarily in family law practice A mental health professional who provides family counseling A member of the general public who is not an individual who could serve on the committee in a category listed above Applications and further information can be obtained at the office of the Barry County Administrator. 3rd floor. Courthouse. Hastings. MJ Final date for submission of applications will be 5:00 pm on Monday. February 10.1997 The Lady Trojans moved their O-K Blue record to 2-0 with a 9-15, 17-15, 15-5 win over the Bulldogs on Monday. Jennie Doyle led Middleville in kills with 10, Jenna Shook registered 3 service aces and Katie Weaver made 28 assists for the winners. Middleville will host Coopersville tonight. Eighth grade cage towns beat Lakewood, Pennfield The Blue and lhe Gold both won over Lakewood last week in eighth grade basketball action. Behind Leland Jennings' 17 points and 9 rebounds, the Blue won by a 42-38 score. Josh Boulter and Dustin Terrel each added 7 points to the Blue’s score book. The Gold prevailed 40-30 with Josh Devoignes leading the squad with 10 points. Luke Storms tallied 8 points and 6 rebounds and Troy Baker grabbed 8 caroms. On Monday, lhe Gold won over Pennfield in overtime 38-32 and the Blue beat their Battle Creek foes 33-27. Devoignes had 12 points and Luke Storms 9 points and 8 rebounds to lead lhe Gold. Matt Bcachncau scored a clutch 3-pointer in overtime to help ice the game. Jennings tallied 11 points and Malt Norris had a season-high 10 markers for the Blue. Boulter controlled the backboards with a season-high 9 rebounds. Seventh grade towns ptay four tones over week The seventh grade B basketball team went I-1 last week, while the A squad dropped both of its contests. A 45-10 win over Plainwell and a 37-24 loss to Lakewood were the B teams results Zac Fulmer scored 16 and Ryan Stamm added 12 in the victory. Fulmer also grabbed 11 -rebounds. Jerimiah Pennington collected 6 steals and Mike Nitz dished out 5 assists. Fulmer and Blake Komstadt tallied 6 points apiece in the game with Lakewood. Eric VanDcrMolcn tallied 14 points versus Lakewood and had 24 in the two games. Dave Ockerman's topped the team with 18 points in the Plainwell contest Ockcrman also had 6 rebounds against Lakewood. David Wilson made 7 caroms versus Plainwell and Malt Hayes also hit the glass in the Plainwell battle with 6 rebounds. Leading in steals and assists were Trent Smith with 7 assists in the two games. Wilson with 4 steals in the Lakewood game and Ted Greenfield with 3 steals in the Plainwell battle. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 30. 1997 — Page 13 Bowling SCORES: Run/Walk draws 134 for fun event Saturday M^on Beys High Game and Series — B Bowman 188.551: S. Parish 202-537; C Cur­ ds 212-528; B. Hammond 182-516. Beys Hifb Game and Series - S Parish 242-613, B. Hammond 194-549; B. Weather ly 241-546. Boys Good Games — C. Bowman 187; R. Marfctey 179; J. Buller 173; K. Burton 171; J. MBer 179; C. Curtis 169; D. James 163. GMs High Game and Series - W Miller 143-335; A. Burton 135-290; T. Morgan 106-285; L. Jacobs 113-268 GMs Good Games — A. Burton 113; L. Jacobs 104. Bowlerettes Bennett Industries 50-30; Kent Oil 41-39; Dorothy's Hair Styling 40-40. Carlton Center Excavating 39-41; Hecker Insurance 37-43; DJ. Electric 31-49 Good Games ami Series - J. Gardner 141-410; M. Dull 156-408; G. Potter 186436; P. Britten 164-384; H. Coenen 176472; S. Drake 160-416; E. Vanasse 193-534; E. Ulrich 223-546; G. Olis 179-516; N. Goggins 165-392; T. Redman 132; T. Christopher 189-527. Thursday A.M. Question marks 50-22; LeHarves 46^-2516; Bosleys 4014-3116; Leftovers 3814-3314; New Team 35-37; Early Birds 32-32; Lucky Shots 3014-41¥>; Hastings Bowl 30-42; Hummes 29-43; Varneys 26V4-45V4. Good Games and Series - M. Atkinson 167-494; P. Fisher 194-488; L. Jackson 208-486; J. Lewis 164-465; T Teixeira 161- 435; D. Collier 149-409; E. Dewin 158-390; A. Boniface 164; O. Gilkms 160; D. Olmstead 158; B. Miner 153; S. Lambert 153; B. Norris 150; B Estep 149; S. Camy 129; S. Teunessen 108. Wednesday P.M. FH. Parties 4544-3014; Mace's Ph. 4544-3044; HAS Machine 45-31; Mills Lan diag 45-31; Eye and Em Spec 43-33; Hair Care 4044-3544; Misfits 40-36; Valley Realty 39-37; Lifestyles 3844-3744; Nash Chiroprac­ tic 34-42; Varney s Stables 33-43. High Games ami Series - K Sutfin 201-517; S. Merrill 163-455; B. Johnson 182-454; N. Halifax 151-401; L. Hoder 184-443; F. Schneider 162-395; F Ginbach 162-448; M. Dull 163-414; G. Cochran 146-401; C. Trumbull 138-368; R. Kuempel 151-392; B. Hayes 177; S. Sanborn 176; S. Pennington 178; L. Weyerman 148; M. Mat­ son 170; C. Pruden 164; J. Pettengill 154; M Snow 145. Monday Mixers The Green Chics 57-27; Girrbachs 4644-3744; Deweys Auto Body 46-38; Mchetob 4444-3944; Rowdk Girls 44-40; Three Ponies Tack 43-41; Kelleys Keglers 43-41; Hartzler tours 42-42; Mr. Bruces 40-44; TM Lassies 35-49; Brians Tire 32-52; Hastings Bowl 31-53. Goad Games and Series — M. Wieland 198-526; M Snyder 184-496; Shirke V 186-531; S. Sebastian 194-510; G. Gibson 183-480; M. Snowden 162-450; L. Perry 171; R. Bennett 162; M Meehan 152; P. Sayder 153; B. Howes 157; L. Hoyt 191; C. Petersen 155; D. Hutchings 150; L. Friend 140; S. Nevins 177; J. Kasinsky 151; N. James 192. Senior Citizens Colvin 58-26; Kuempel 51-33; Friend 48-36; JEsick 4644-3744; Vrogindewey 44-40; Nash 4344-4044; Otis 43-41; Hall 43-41; Woodmansee 42-42; Snyder 4044-3944; Brewer 39-45; Moucoulis 38-46; Lethcoe 34-50; Brodock 33 44-5044; Schlachtcr 33-51; Richardson 3144-5244 Ladba Good Goats and Series - K. Col­ vin 172-470; Y. Markley 177-453; M Hall 178; A. Lethcoe 160; S. Pennington 174-497; D. Burns 158. G. Potter 151; G. Baker 156; S. Glasgow 210-551; C. Trumbull 160; F. Schneider 159; L. Johnson 134; D. Brewer 152. ■m Band Bamaa and Maa — R Schtedaer 191-503; H Service 202-480. W Brodock 174-440; L Markley 164-471. Hawkins 192-455. W Wnnwiiirr 144-443. C Jesick 216-596; B Terry 216-575; C. Allman 194-495; P OTis 181-496. B Kzngsley 172-483 Sunday Night Mixed BSers 53; Short N Sweet 49; Rednecks 49; DAN Mortgage 48; SAS 4644; Bowling Bud dies 4444; Tasmaniacs 44; Thunder Alley 43; Runarounds 4144; 2x4 4144; Diehards 41; Friends 40; Beginners 40; QB A Assoc. 39; Fearsome 4 3744; Danger Zone 35; Get Along Gang 26; See Ya 17. Women’s High Games A Series — L. Falconer 221-549; M Simpson 179-487; D Krillnun 188-486; C. Wilcox 169-454. K. Volleyball SCORES YMCA Hastings Youth Council’s Winter Women’s Volleyball League Team W-L ICS...................................................................... 22-2 McConnels Drill Team...................................19-5 Title Office.........................................................15'9 Tope and Gilbert/PLC.................................... 15-9 Mainstreet Savings Ba(.k............................ 13-11 Backe Construction....................................... 12-12 Ray James Electric.......................................... 8-16 Ranger Tool and Die..................................... 6-18 Benner Logging and McDonalds............... 6-18 Goodneough Goodies..................................... 4-20 Faul 166-447; A. Kerley 168-146. B James 156-439; S. Craven 162-424; L Couts 145-376; N Lambert 194; S. Sanborn 178; L. Davis 167; V Miller 160; D Smith 155; K Kuhlman 155. Men’s High Games A Series — S. Sanbom 210-593; J. DcLaat 207-574; R Conley 235-571; K. Hammontree 194-562; R Craven 206-539; R Snyder 204-525; T. James 191479; M Cross 180473; M Kuhlman 160418; J Barnum 235; D. Vickers211; S Lca.sk 200; B Kerley 184; B Miller 184; J. Smith 180; B Barkhuff 180; D. Seeber 172; B Drayton 169; J. Davis 167. The weather may have been a bit chilly, but it did not stop 134 people from participating in Saturday's Pennock Wmierfest 5K run and 5K walk Brian Wilson, of Battle Creek, was the first male runner to cross the finish line in 16:36 and Katie Clifford, of Grand Rapids, look (op running honors for the is omen with a time of 19:29. In the 5K walk. Nashville's Chuck Hoyle covered the course in 37:51 to lake first and Moose Mixed Four Rs 56\4; Three Ponies 51; Nine A Wiggle 4714; Heads Out 4714; Ten Pins 47; Get Lucky 4514; Special Ks 43; Big Os 42V4; Sears Service 42; Odd Balls 42; Working On It 41; Rocky 4 40; Late Comers 39'6; Gilkrns Const. 3714; Gutter Gang 35; Ramblers 3356; Roscos 27; Four Stars 17. Men’s High Series A Ga'nes — J. Bartimus 187-515; D. Sears 192-516; T. Heath 177-526; J. May 245-642; S. Gillons 190-533; B. Rippiey 192-530; T. Lewis 189479; R. Roush 169493; R. Hildenbrand 182-513; E. Keeler 229-642; B. Madden 221-574; C. Purdum Jr. 225-626; W. Brodock 194489; B Keillor 200-518; D. Keillor 225-557; A. Taylor 192-556; B. Keeler 200-569; D. Whitney 189; D. Palmitier 146; M. Zimmerman 169; T. Ramsey 173; J Barnum III 129; R. Faye 210; S. Peabody 193; G. Seton 177; K. Meaney 275; J. Barnum II 244; M. McKee 255; R. Robbins 213; M. Lydy 182. Women’s High Series A Gama - K. Becker 193-531; Shirlee V. 223-645; S. McKee 226-628; B. Faul 186491; S. Ripley 133-389; P. Seton 181475; J. Madden 182460; P. Ramsey 153435; N. Taylor 157431; S. Smith 170460; L. Palmitier 146; K. Zimmerman 160; H. Service 160; A. Keillor 137; B. Roberts 164; C. Barnum 128; S. Hildenbrand 186; G. Meaney 177; D. Vankieminger 155. Tuesday Mixed Woodmansee Sawmill 11-1; Consumers Concrete 10-2; Flexfab 7-5; Advanced Commercial Printing 6-6; Hastings Bowlers 6-6; Viking 66; Pin Seekers 64; Lockshop 4-8; Mostetler Graphics 4-8; Bye 0-12. Mens High Games A Series D. Wordell 178; M. Davis 202; G. Hause 553; G. Heard 217. Womens High Gama A Series R. Burch 163; B. Wilkins 226-526; B. Norris 193; J. Bryans 176436; L Nelson 175; C. Keller 146; C. O’Keefe 169; B. O’Keefe 455. Thursday Angels Red Dog-etta 10-2; Mil’s Landing 9-3; Napa Girls 84; Haatirigs Bbwt 84; Stylea-RUs 7-5; Mitcher-T 7-5; Melaleuca Inc. 5-7; Edward D. Jones 5-7; Nashville Chiropractic 4-8; Outboard Inn 3-9; Riverside Cemetery 3-9; AA1 Bunny Bunch 3-9. High Gama A Series - T. Soya 159; G. Marsh 164; L Watson 188; D Snider 169; K. Leinaar 158; L. Apsey 197-534; L. Ken­ dall 175; B. Cuddahec 180; S. Greenfield 184; C. Guernsey 167462; T. Loftus 174486; D Feldkamp 175; C. Curtis 139; M Martin 139-385; T. Smith 143; K. Covey 152; L. Miller 153; D Greenfield 156; C. Hurless 172475; J Gasper 194; B Haya 187. S. Sanborn 213-561; D Sccber 169465; P. Arends 175; B caul 180; F Fisher 178-506; S. Varney 193489; D. Bartimus 224; A. Kerley 138; C Burpee 164; L. Tilley 190. Jan Doyle, of Freeport. look first for the women in 4 • :00 Tlie lour winners received Gun Lake Winterfest sweatshirts. Wcicks Food Town and Pharmacy provided truil and bagels and McDonald's of Hastings provided hot cocoa. T-shirts, sis eat shirts and fanny packs were some of lhe prizes handed out by Pennock Health and Fitness Center. The grand prize, a $50 gift certificate from Gazelle Sports, ssas won by Hoyle. "Everyone seemed to have fun and (hat was the main purpose of this event... ssintcrtiine fun." Tammy Ncmeiz of Pennock Health and Fitness said. The Pennock Winterfest hun/Walk drew 134 participants on Saturday who braved the chilly climate for feelings of accomplishment and lots of fun. H.J.P.B. SCORES Here arc the results from Jan. 25 for Hastings* Junior Pro Basketball teams. Boys Trainer 3rd and 4th grade The Hastings boys defeated Lansing Holy Cross 32-6. Andy Griggs scored 8 and Tyler Fulmer added 7 points. Girls Trainer 3rd and 4th grade The girls played well, beating Lansing Holy Cross 26-10. Jaime Fisher had 10 points for the winning team Girls Junior Varsity A Sth and 6(h grade ypdefcaiQd Gnn(LRH|ids A.G remained undefeated by.iZl-'fz&irXV'nra Dipcrt led Hastings with 4 poiriis V Girls Junior Vanity B Sth and 6th grade It was a thriller, but Olivet came out on lop 18-15. Juhe Cole and Nicole Swartz each tallied 4 points. Boys JunHr Varsity Green Sth and 6th grade B J. Dannini had 9 and Joey Aspinall 8 in a tough 36-31 kiss lor the Hastings squad. Boys Junior Varsity Gray Sth and 6th grade The local team ran its record to 4-1 with a 27-21 win over the Lansing Warriors Dustin Bowman had 8 points and John Demming added 7 maikers. Barry County Residents.... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER... keeping you informed of all commu­ nity notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to The BANNER and receive it at home. Or... pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by call 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 Yes! I would like to subscribe to The Hastings BANNER. $25.00 Barry County $27.00 Surrounding Counties $29.00 Other Areas $15.00 9 Months College Students NAME--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE_____________________________________________________________ ZIP PHONE The Hastings BANNER • P.O. Box B • Hastings, Ml 49058 Girls Varsity A 7th and 8th grade Olivet came out on top 36-24. Katie Noteboom scored 10 points and Kailey Lyons tallied 4 for Hastings. Girls Varsity B 7th and 8th grade The Webberville girls won by a 34-22 score. Jamie Howell was the team leader for the Hastings team. Winterfest Swim Fashions This year's swimsuit fashion show drew the largest group of spectators who got an early peak at this summer's swimming attire. Here, a swimsuit model shows off a metallic one piece as the Winterfest crowd looks on. (Photo by Perry Hardin) LEGAL NOTICES nonce OF 20MNG OMNMANCR ADOPTION Purtuonf to the provitioni ot Public Act 183 of 1943. cn amended, notice it hereby given that the tarry County Board of Commiitionen hove adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the follow­ ing manner ORDINANCE NO. A-5-96. AMENDING THE FOILOWING SECTIONS A) Section 3.1 — Definitions — Delete Poge 9b. Add to existing definitions — ■) Section 3.1 — Definitions — *59 Lot — Line Front: ...Add — On waterfront lots, the boundary line on the lot odfocent to the water on the side of the lot directly opposite the road right of way with the narrowest frontage. C) Section 3.1 — DefinHions — M0. Lof — Line Rear: ...Add — In the cose of waterfront lots, the lot line adjacent to the street right of way with the narrowest frontage. Rewrite entire text of Section 4.26 ond Section 8.6D) Section 4.26 — Lots Having Water Frontage. In oil coses where a lot has water frontage, the front lot line shall bo lhe boundary lino of the lot immediately opposite to the street right of way with the narrowest frontage, and the roar lot lino shall be adjacent to the street right of way with the narrowest frontage. In no cose, except as specified in the NR ond CR toning districts, no structure or (once shall be allowed to bo con­ structed In the setback area that would restrict the view of the occupants of the dwellings on the adja­ cent properties. E) Section 6.4 — RL-I — Low Density Single Family Residential Lake District. C.l Front yard — There shall not bo a front yard of less than 33 foot, except as regulated in Section 4.32. F) Section 6.5 — RL-2 — Medium Density Single Family Residential Lake District. C.l Front yard — There shall not bo a front yard of less than 30 feet, except os regulated in Section 4.32 G) Section 8.6 — Nonconforming Lots of Record. Lots of record that ore nonconforming because of a lock of the required number of acres, minimum number of square foot, or other dimen­ sional criterion shall be allowed to be built upon, provided that A) The lot wos legally established by recorded deed, land contract, recorded survey, or other legal document prior to the effective dote of this ordinance. 8) At least fifty (50) percent ol the side ond rear yard requirements con be met. but in no cose shall a sideyord for a dwelling or accessory dwelling structure be less than six (6) foot. I) The sideyord requirement shall be determin­ ed os o ratio of the non-conforming criteria versus a conforming lot. The some ratio will be a multiplier of the conforming sideyard requirement. C) On lots not having water frontage, the front yord requirement shall be as specified in the zon­ ing district, except where on established setback of buildings has been determined The exact set­ back shall be determined, in each cose, by the zon­ ing administrator following a site inspection of the property ond any buildings on either side within 300 feet; however, the minimum front yard set­ back shall be 10 feet. D) An adequate potable water supply and pro­ per safe sewage disposal facilities con be provided in accordance with the requirements of the BarryEaton District Health Department. E) A staked survey shall be submitted for the site pion indicating the placement of oil proposed structures including the well and seplic system in order to ascertain zoning compliance. F) If two or more lots that ore nonconforming, in­ cluding plotted lots, have continuous frontage and ore under single ownership, said lots shall not be used for residential purposes unless they ore com­ bined to comply with the specified lot size re­ quirements of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance The above named ordinance becomes eHe.live February 3. 1997 following the approval from the Michigan Department ol Consumers ond Industry Services. State Boundary Commission. Copies ol this ordinance is available for purchose or inspec­ tion in the Barry County Planning Office ot 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan between the hours 8 00 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Mon­ day thru Friday. Please coll 948-4830 for further information. Date: January 23. 1997 James I. Bailey. Chairperson Sorry County Board of Commissioners Nancy I. Boersmo. Clerk Barry County (|/jo) NOTICt OF FUDtJC IKANNtC ON PNOPOMD ZONMG AMKMNHENT* Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning 'Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday. February 24. 1997 at 7:30 p.m. In the Community Room. Courts t Low Building of 220 W. Court St.. Hostings. Michigan. The following Sections of the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended, will be considered for amendment: A-1-97 — Section 4.13 — Development Plan Requirements. ADO — "site condominiums' below in the following sentence — ”..Jk development plan shall be required for all multiple family developments, mobile home porks, site condominiums..,.**. Section 6.7 — C-2. Rural 1 Residential Conve­ nience Commercial District. B. Permitted Uses — ADO — 7. Single — Family dwellings provided o. Satisfies all provisions of the applicable building plumbing electrical one other ap propriety construction codes adopted by the State of Michigan or the County of Barry or satisfies oil construction quality standards of the U.S. Depart­ ment of Housing ond Urban Development (HUO) os evidenced by an HUD label or data plote affixed to the unit or through information provided by the manufacturer to the Building Inspector regarding construction materials ond standards b. Has a minimum twenty-four (24) feet core area of original manufacture os defined in Article III. Section 31. sub-section 135. c. Is firmly attached to a permanent foundation or basement constructed in accordance with the applicable building code d. II a premonufoctured home, has hod all ex­ posed wheels ond towing mechanism removed e. Has all additions to the base unit constructed with like materials to the current Building Code. I. Satisfies all area regulations outlined under D.-3. g. Permanufoctured home shall be skirted with suitable materials approved by the Zoning Administrator. Section 6 7 — D. Area Regulations — ADO — 3. Lot Area ond yard regulations lor single lomily detached dwellings in this zoning district ore specified in Section 6.0-C. Interested persons desiring io present their views on the proposed amendment either verbal­ ly or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time and place The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon fen (10) days notice to the County ol Borry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W. State Street Hostings. Michigan 49058 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Borry County Planning Office 220 W State St.. Hastings. Michigan between the hours of 8 a.m to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please coll the Barry County Planning OH ice at 948-4830 for further information Nancy L. Boersmo Borry County Clerk (1-30 8 2-20) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 30. 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: City of Hasting* ORDINANCE NO 3QQ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO 82. ENTITLED •AN ORDINANCE TO CONTINUE THE OPER­ ATION OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND THE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS AS A SINGLE SYSTEM TO BE OPER­ ATED ON A COMBINED RATE BASIS. TO PRO­ VIDE FOR REFUNDING OUTSTANDING WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS. TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO-STAGE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AS A PART OF SAID SYSTEM. AUTHO­ RIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SELF-UOUIDATING REVENUE BONDS TO PROVIDE PART OF THE COST THEREOF UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 94. PUBLIC ACTS OF MICHIGAN. 1933 AS AMENDED. PLEDGING THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAO BONDS AND THE INTEREST THEREON. PROVIDING FOR THE AXING. COLLECTION. SEGREGATION AND DISPOSITION OF THE REVENUES OF SAID COMBINED SYSTEM AND PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS OUT OF THE REVENUES THEREOF; AND TO PROV DE FOR OTHER MATTERS REL­ ATIVE TO SAID SYSTEM AND SAID BONDS' AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO 87. ENTI­ TLED: •AN ORDINANCE TO CONTINUE THE OPER­ ATION OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND THE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS AS A SINGLE SYSTEM TO BE OPER­ ATED ON A COMBINED RATE BASIS. TO PRO­ VIDE FOR REFUNDING OUTSTANDING WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO-STAGE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AS A PART OF SAID SYSTEM; AUTHO­ RIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SELF-LIQUIDATING REVENUE BONDS TO PROVIDE PART OF THE COST THEREOF UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 94. PUBLIC ACTS OF MICHIGAN. 1933. AS AMENDED; PLEDGING THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS AND THE INTEREST THEREON. PROVIDING FOR THE FIXING. COLLECTION. SEGREGATION AND DISPOSITION OF THE REVENUES OF SAID COMBINED SYSTEM AND PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS OUT OF THE REVENUES THEREOF. ANO TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS REL­ ATIVE TO SAID SYSTEM AND SAID BONDS ’ AND BY ORDINANCE NO 255. ENTITLED ■AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ADDI­ TIONS EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF HAST­ INGS. TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SELF-UOUIDATING REVENUE BONDS OF EQUAL STANDING WITH THE REVENUE BONDS NOW OUTSTANDING FOR THE PUR­ POSE OF PAYING THE COST OF SAID ADDI­ TIONS. EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ACT 94 OF THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC ACTS OF 1933. AS AMEND­ ED. AND ORDINANCE NO 82. AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO 87 OF THE CITY OF HAST­ INGS’ THIS ORDINANCE IS ENACTED TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS TO THE WASTEWATER TREAT­ MENT PLANT OF THE EXISTING WATER SUP­ PLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS MICHIGAN. TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF REVENUE BONDS OF EQUAL STANDING WITH THE REV­ ENUE BONDS NOW OUTSTANDING TO PAY THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETIRE­ MENT AND SECURITY OF THE BONDS HEREIN AUTHORIZED-AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATIVE TO THE SYSTEM AND BONDS WHEREAS, the City of Hastings. Mchigan, by Ordinance No. 82 COrOnance 82’) adopted June 8. 1970. as amended by Ordinance No. 87 (■Ordinance 87") adopted November 9. 1970. and Ordinance No 255 (’Ordinance 255’) adopted July 25. 1992 (together the ’Ongmal Ordinance’) has heretofore issued and sold its Water Supply and Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds. Senes 1992. dated September 1. 1992 (the ’Outstanding Bonds'); and WHEREAS, the Issuer has reserved the right to issue bonds of equal standing and priority ol lien with the Outstanding Bonds, and WHEREAS it is now deemed necessary by the City Council ol the Issuer to acquire and construct improvements to the sewage disposal portion of Lhe System (the 'Project* as hereafter further defined); and WHEREAS, the Issuer intends to issue water suppiy and sewage disposal system revenue bonds lor the purpose ol paying for the Project; and WHEREAS. Section 14 ol Ordinance 255 autho­ rizes the issuance of bonds of equal stano.ag and priority ol lien with the Outstanding Bonds for subsequent improvements to the System rf the adjusted Net Revenues of the System (hereinafter defined) for the last two completed operating years, or the last completed operating year, whichever ts lower, equals 125% of the largest annual princi­ pal and interest requirements on the Outstanding Bonds and on the additional bonds then being issued, and WHEREAS the issuer has met or will meet all the conditions and requirements of Section 14 ot Ordinance No. 255 for the issuance of the pro­ posed bonds: and WHEREAS, al things necessary to the authorization and issuance of the proposed bonds under the Constitution and taws ot the State of Mchigan. and the Charter and Ordinances of the issuer and partcularty Acl 94. Public Acts of Mchigan 1933. as amended, and the Original Ordinance have been done or will be done and the Council is now empowered and desires to authorize the issuance of bonds; NOW. THEREFORE. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS Section i Definitions, All terms not defined herein s/iait have the meanings set forth m the Ordinances Certain terms previously defined m the Ordinances are defined again below for conve­ nient reference Whenever used in this Ordinance, except when otherwise indicated by the context lhe following terms shall have the following mean­ ings ’Adjusted Net Revenues’ means the average Net Revenues for the last two completed operating years, or the last completed operating year whenever IS lower plus (•) the annual Net Revenues estimated Io accrue from an increase m rates to be put into effect al or before the time any additional bonds are authorized as applied to quantities of service furmshed diving the operating year or years that the increased rates were not m effect and/or (■) the annual Net Revenues estimated to accrue from the additional facilities fo be construct­ ed from the proceeds of the sale of the additional bonds *1997 Bonds* shall mean the 1997 Water Supply and Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds issued hereunder 'Act 94* means Act 94. Public Acts of Michigan 1933. as amended ’Bonds* shall mean the Outstanding Bonds, lhe 1997 Bonds, and any additional Bonds ol equal standing hereafter issued ’Depository Bank* siiall mean National Bank ol Hastings or any other financial institution qualified to serve as depository bank and designated by res­ olution of the Issuer ’Engineer* shall mean McNamee. Porter 8 Seeley. Inc., consulting engineers ol Grand Rapids. Michigan ’issuer* shall mean the City ol Hastings. County ot Barry. State of Michigan ’Ordinance’ shan mean this ordinance and any ordinance or resolution of the Issuer amendatory or supplemental to this ordinance, including ordi­ nances or resolutions authorizing issuance of addi­ tional bonds ’Outstanding Bonds* means the Issuer s Water Supply and Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds. Senes 1992. dated September 1. 1992. original principal amount of $1,635,000. of which $1,435,000 principal amount remains cuUiandmg ’Project* shall mean improvements and repairs io the wastewater treatment plant portion ol the system and related appurtenances and attachments thereto and sites therefor * 1997 Reserve Amount* shall mean the lesser of (1) the maximum annual debt service due on the 1997 Bonds and the Outstanding Bonds in the cur­ rent or any future year. (2) 125% of the average annual debt service on the 1997 Bonds and the Outstanding Bonds, or (3) 10% of the principal amount ol the 1997 Bonds and the Outstanding Bonds on the date of issuance of the 1997 Bonds. Revenues’ and ’Net Revenues’mean the rev­ enues and net revenues ol the System and shall be construed as defined in Section 3 of Ad 94. includ­ ing with respect to 'Revenues*, the earnings derived from the investment of moneys in the vari­ ous funds and accounts established by the Ordinances ‘Sufficient Government Obligations* means direct obligations of the United States of America or obligations the principal and interest on which is fully guaranteed by the United States of America, not redeemable at the option of lhe issuer, the prin­ cipal and interest payments upon whch without reinvestment of the interest, come due at such times and m such amounts as to be fully sufficient to pay the interest as it comes due on the Bonds arc the ponopa! and redemption premium, if any. on the Bonds as it comes due whether on the stat­ ed maturity date or upon earlier redemption. Securities representing such obligations shall be placed m trust with a bank or trust company, and if any of the Bonds are to be called tor redemption prior to maturity, irrevocable instructions to can the Bonds for redemption shall be given to the Transfer Agent. 'System* means the Issuer's Water Supply and Sewage Disposal System, rciudmg such facilities thereof as are now existing, are acquired and con­ structed as the Project, and all enlargements, extensions repays and improvements thereto here after made. "Transfer Agent* means lhe transfer agent and bond registrar for tne 1997 Bonds as appointed from time to time as provided in Section 8 of this Ordinance. S££ii2c_Z Gondiiions Permitting iMuaikfl of Additional Bonds. Pursuant to Section 21 of the Original Ordinance, the City Council hereby deter­ mines that the issuer will issue the 1997 Bonds only if the City Treasurer finds that the Adjusted Net Revenues ot the System equal or exceed one hun­ dred twenty-five per cent (125) of the largest com­ bined annual principal and interest requirements thereafter matunng on the then outstanding 1997 Bonds, the outstanding Bonds, any other previ­ ously issued bonds of equal standng and priority of hen with the Bonds and the Outstanding Bonds, and the a ddibonai bonds then being issued SflOtoDJL Necwaty. Approval of Pima and SreGffca&ora. ft O hereby determined to be a nec­ essary pubic purpose ot the Issuer to acquire and construct the Project m accordance w'fo the plans and specifications prepared by the Engineer, which plans and specifications are hereby approved SfiCfiQflA GosS. UMful Uli. The cost of the Project is estimated to bo not less than Three Million Three Hundred Thousand ($3,300,000) Dollars, including the payment of inddantal expens­ es as specified in Section 5 of this Ordinance, which estimate of cost is hereby approved and confirmed, and the period of usefulness of the Project Is esti­ mated to be not less than forty (40) years. SfictatL Emnant ot Gott Bwa Authonzod To pay part of the cost ol acqurmg the Project, including payment of legal, engineering, financial and other expenses incident thereto and incident to the issuance and sale of the 1997 Bonds, the Issuer shall borrow the sum of Throe Million Three Hundred Thousand ($3,300,000) Dollars and issue the 1997 Bends therefor pursuant to the provisions ol Ad 94. The 1997 Bonds shall be of equal stand­ ing and priority and shall be equally secured with the Outstanding Bonds as to the Net Revenues The remaining cost of the Project shall be defrayed from Issuer funds on hand and legally available for such use. Section fi. Applicability qf the Original Ordinance. Except as changed by this Ordinance aH the provisions ol the Ongcal Ordinance shal apply to the 1997 Bonds, such provisions being made appicable to the 1997 Bonds the same as though the 1997 Bonds were originally authorized and issued as a part of the Bonds issued pursuant to the Original Ordnance Section 7. 1997 Bond Details The 1997 Bonds shal be designated as the 1997 WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, shall be payable out of the Nel Revenues, as set forth more fully in Section 10 hereof, shal consist of futy- registered bonds of the denomination of $5,000 each, or integral multiples thereof not exceeding <n any one year the amount matunng m that year, dated as of March 1, 1997. or such Other date as may be determined upon sale thereof, numbered tn order of registration or authentication, and shall mature on the dates and in the amounts shown or. Exhibit A hereof except as may be otherwise determined upon sale of the 1997 Bonds. The 1997 Bonds shal bear interest at a rate or rates to be determined on public sale thereof, but in any event not exceeding 8% per annum or the maximum rate permitted tty law. payable on May 1 and November 1 of each year, commencing May 1. 1997, or on such other dates as may be determined upon sale ol lhe 1997 Bonds, by check or draft mailed by the Transfix Agent to the person or entity which is. as of the fifteenth day o» the month pie ceding the interest payment date the registered owner at the registered address as shown on the registration books maintained by the Transfer Agent The date ol determination of registered owner for purposes of payment of interest as pro­ vided in this paragraph may be changed by the issuer to conform to market practice m the future The 199/ Bonds shall be sold at not less than 98 75% of their par value. The prinopai of the 1997 Bonds shall be payable at the designated office of the Transfer Agent The 1997 Bonds may be subject to redemption prior to maturity at the times and prees and in the manner and with notice as provided al lhe time ol sale of the 1997 Bonds The 1997 Bonds shall be signed by the manual or facsimile signature of lhe Mayor and counter­ signed by the manual or facsimile signature of the City Clerk, and shall have lhe corporate seal of Ifte Issuer impressed or imprinted thereon No 1997 Bond bearing two facsimile signatures shall be valid until authenlc.-.ied by an authorized officer or rep­ resentative of the Transfer Agent The 1997 Bonds shall be delivered to the Transfer Agent for authentication and be delivered by the Transfer Agent to the purchaser thereof m accordance with instructions from the City Treasurer or any deputy upon payment of the purchase price lor the Bonds in accordance with the bid therefor when accepted. Executed blanx tends for registration and issuance to transferees shat: simultaneously. and from tm.'» to bme thereafter as necessary, be delivered to the Transfer Agent for safekeeping Section 8. Registration and Transfer, The City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to des­ ignate as bond registrar, paying agent and transfer agent, a bank or trust company located c the State of Mchigan and qualified to carry out such duties under the laws of the State of Michigan The City Manager ts hereby authorized to exe­ cute an agreement with the Transfer Agent on behalf of the Issuer. The Transfer Agent shall keep or cause to be kept at its principal office, suffi­ cient books for the registration and transfer of the Bonds, which shall at all times be open to inspec­ tion by the Issuer; and, upon presentation lor such purpose, the Transfer Agent shall, under such reasonable regulations as it may prescribe, trarsfer or cause to be transferred, on said books. Bonds as hereinbefore provided. The issuer may designate a new Transfer Agent by notice mailed to the registered owner of each of the Bonds al such time outstanding not less than sixty (60) days prior to an interest payment date. Principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be payable by check or draft mailed by the Transfer Agent to the registered owner at lhe registered address as shown on the registration books of the Issuer maintained by the Transfer Agent. Interest shall be payable to the person or entity who or which is the registered owner of record as of lhe fif­ teenth (15th) day of the month prior to the payment date for each interest payment The dale of deter­ mination of the registered owner for purposes of payment of interest as provided in this paragraph may be changed by the issuer to conform to market practice in the future. The Bonds may be transferred upon the books requeed to be kept by the Transfer Agent pursuant to this section by the person or entity in whese name it is registered, m person or by the registered owner 's duly authorized attoney. upon surrender of the bond for canceltahrn, accompanied by delivery of a duly executed wnflen instrument of transfer m a form approved by the Transfer Agent Whenever any bond shaif be surrendered for transfer, the Issuer shall execute and the Transfer Agent shad deliver a new bond of the same series in like aggregate principal amount, maturity and interest rale. The Transfer Agent shaN require the payment by the bondholder requesting the transfer of any tax or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to the transfer Upon payment by the Issuer of all outstanding principal of and interest on the Bonds, the regis­ tered owner thereof shall deliver the Bonds to the Issuer for cancelabon. SflOifliLi Rfipteafnani of Bonds, if any Bond shall become mutilated, the Issuer, at the expense of the holder of the Bond, shall execute, and the Transfer Agent shall authenticate and deliv­ er. a new Bond of like tenor r exchange and sub­ stitution for the mutilated Bond, upon surrender to toe Transfer Agent ot the mufiiated Bond If any Bond issued under this Ordinance shall be lost, destroyed or stolen, evidence of the km. destruc­ tion or theft may be submitted to the Transfer Agent and. if this evidence is satisfactory to both and indemnity satisfactory to the Transfer Agent Shan be given, and if al requirements of any applicable law including Act 354, Pubic Acts of Mcfegan, 1972. as amended. (*Act 3541 being sections 129.131 to 129.135, inclusive, of the Mcfegan Compiled Laws have been met the issue. at the expense of the owner, shall execute, and the 'Transfer Agent shall thereupon authenticate nd deliver, a new Bond ot bke tenor and beartnq Sie statement required by Act 354. or any applicable law hereafter enacted. In lieu of and in substitution for the Bond so lost, destroyed or stolen. If any such Bond shall have matured or shall be about to mature, nstead of issuing a substitute Bond e Transfer Agent may pay the same without sunender thereof. Section 10, Payment of Bonds. The Bonds and ftte interest thereon shall be payable solely from the Net Revenues pursuant to the statutory lien upon the whole of the Net Revenues created by Section 7 and Section 7 of the Original Ordnance which shall be a first lien to continue until payment m toll of the principal of and interest on all the Bonds or. until sufficient cash or Sufficient Government Obligations have been deposited in trust for payment in toll of all Bonds of a series then outstanding, principal and interest on such Bonds to maturity, or. if called for redemption, to the date fixed for redemption together with the amount of the redemption premium. -I any Upon deposit ol cash or Sufficient Government Obligations, as pro­ vided in the previous sentence, the statutory her shan be terminated with respect to that series of Bonds, the holders ol that senes shall have no tor ther nghts under this Ordinance except for payment from the deposited funds, and the Bonds ot that series shan no longer be considered to be out­ standing under this Ordinance. SKtten 11. Management Fiscal W The operation, repair and management ol the System and the acquisition of the Project shall continue to be under the supervision and control ol the City Council. The operating year of the System shall be the fiscal year of the issuer as such year may be changed from time to time. The fiscal year of the issuer IS currently July 1 through June 30 Section 12, Rates and Charges; Rata Covenant The City win pay principal and interest on the 1997 Bonds from sewer Revenues. The sewer rates now in effect and the sewer rate increases to be placed into effect as of Fiscal Year 1998 are estimated to be sufficient to provide for the payment ol the expenses of administration and operation and such expenses lor maintenance of the Sewer System as are necessary to preserve the sewer System in good repair and working order, to provide for the payment of the principal ot and inter­ est on all bonds secured by net sewer Revenues as the same become due and payable and the maintenance of the reserve therefor, and Io pro­ vide for all other obligations, expenditures and funds for the System required by law and the Original Ordinance Sewer rates shall be fixed and revised from time to time as may b necessary to produce these amounts, and it « hereby covenant­ ed and agreed to fix and maintain rates for sendees tomshed by the System at all times sufficient to provide lor the foregoing No free service or use of toe System or service or use of the System at less than cost, shall be fur­ nished by the System to any person firm, or corpo­ ration pubic o< private, or to any pubic agency or instrumentality, including the Issuer SttilWJJ. Bp'xlL'UiJvrS Rights* RtiCfiiyfiL The holder or holders ol the Bonds representing tn the aggregate not less than twenty per cent (20%) ol the entire principal amount thereof then outstand­ ing, may. by surf, action, mandamus or other pro­ ceedings. protect and enforce the statutory lien upon ttie Net Revenues ol the System, and may. by suit, action, mandamus or other proceedings, enforce and compel performance ol all duties of the offeers ol the Issuer including the fixing of suffi­ cient rates, lhe collection of Revenues, the prop­ er segregation of the Revenues of the System and the proper appbcation thereof. The statutory lien upon the Nel Revenues however, shall not be con­ strued as to compel lhe sale of the System or any part thereof II there ts a default in the payment of the princi­ pal of or interest upon the Bonds, any court having jurisdiction in any proper action may appoint a receiver to administer and operate the System on behalf ol the Issuer and under the direction of the court, and by and with me approval of the court to perform all ol the duties of tne officers of the Issuer more particularly set forth herein and in Act 94 The holder or holders of the Bonds shall have all other rights and remedies given by Act 94 and law. for the payment and enforcement of the Bonds and the security therefor Section 14, Flow o! Funds. The issuers Treasurer is hereby greeted to maintain the follow­ ing funds and accounts mto whch the proceeds of the 1997 Bonds and the Revenues shall be deposit­ ed in the manner and at the times provided in this Ordinance and the Original Ordinance which accounts shall be established and maintained so tong as any ot the Bonds remain unpaid, except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance and the Original Ordinance (A) 1997 CONSTRUCTION FUND. Proceeds of the sale of the 1997 Bonds (except as otherwise provided in Sections 15 and 16 below) shall be deposited in the CITY OF HASTINGS 1997 REV­ ENUE BONDS CONSTRUCTION FUND (the 'Construction Fund*) in the Depository Bank. Moneys in the Construction Fund shall be applied sotety in payment ol he cost of the Project arjd any engineering legal and other expenses incident thereto and to the financing thereof, and shall be fuffy expended on Project costs within three years after the date of delivery of the 1997 Bonds. Any unexpended balance of the proceeds of the 1997 Bonds remaining after completion of the Project may be used for further improvements, enlargements and extensions of ttie System in the discretion of the issue' provided t hat at the time of such expenditure such use be approved by the Mctogan Department of Treasury if such approval is then required by law). Any remaining balance after such expenditure shaU be paid into the 1997 Bonds Redemption Fund (as hereinafter provided) and shaU be used tor the prepayment of the 1997 Bonds. After completion nl the Project and disposition of remaining proceeds, if any. of the 1997 Bonds pur­ suant to the provisions of this Section, the Construction Fund shall be dosed. (B) RESERVE ACCOUNT. On the date of deliv­ ery ol the Bonds toe City shall deposit mto toe Bond Reserve Account from City funds on hand and legally available tor such use an amount sufficient to cause the total amount on deposit therein to equal the 1997 Hesarve Amount If at any time it shall be necessary to use mon­ eys credited to the Bond Reserve Account for such payment, then the moneys so used shall be replaced from the Net Revenues first received thereafter which are not required for current prin­ cipal and interest requirements until the amount on deposit equals the Reserve Amount. If on any May 1 the amount in the Bond Reserve Account exceeds the 1997 Reserve Amount the excess shall be transferred to the Redemption Fund for payment of principal and interest on the 1997 Bonds due on that date. (C) REPLACEMENT ACCOUNT. In addition to the amounts described in Section 15 C of the Original Ordinance there snafi be deposited mto the Replacement Fund, in equal annual install­ ments. after providing for all requirements ol the Operation and Maintenance Fund and the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund (inducting the Bond Reserve Account) the sum of not less than $20,000 (Twenty Thousand Dollars), beginning July 1. 1998 and eodmg Juty 1, 2002, so that the total amount on deposit in the Replacement Fund shan total $125,000 by the dose of the operating year begmnmg July 1. 2002. Section 15, investments. Moneys in the fix. ds and accounts esta Wished in the Original Ordinance and this Ordinance and moneys derived from the proceeds of sale of the 1997 Bonds may be invested by the Issuer in United States of America obligations or in obligations the principal and interest on which ts fully guaranteed by the United Stales o’ America ar any other investments permitted by law. and moneys derived from the pro­ ceeds ol safe ol lhe Bonds may also be invested in certificates of deposit of any bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Investment of moneys in the Redemption Fund being accumulated for payment of the next mat jring principal or interest payment of the Bonds shall be limited fo obligations bearing maturity dates prior to the date of the next maturing principal or interest payment on the Bonds Investment of moneys in the Reserve Account shaU be limned to obligations bearing maturity dates or subject to redemption at the option ot the holder thereof, not later than five years from the date ol investment In the event investments are made, any securities representing the same shal be kept on deposit with the bank or trust company having on deposit the fund or funds or account from whch the purchase was made. Profit realized or interest income earned on investment of funds in the Receiving Fund, including the Operation and Maintenance Fund and Surplus Fund shan be deposited m or credited to the Receiving Fund at the end ol each fiscal year Profit realized on inter­ est income earned on nvestment ol moneys in the Redemption Fund including income derived from the Bond Reserve Account shall he credited as received to the Redemption Fund. Section 16, Bond Proceeds, Upon delivery ot the 1997 Bonds there shall be first immediately deposited from the proceeds of the 1997 Bends in a separate account in toe Redemption Fund, an amount equal to toe accrued interest and premium, if any. received on delivery of the 1997 Bonds. Next, proceeds of the 1997 Bonds shall be deposit­ ed in the Bond Reserve Account if provided in the resolution authorizing sale ol the 1997 Bonds. The balance ot the p'oceeds of the sale of the Bonds shall be deposited tn toe Construction Fund and applied as provided above Section 17. Bond Form The 1997 Bonds shall be m substantially the following loan: UNITED STATES OF AMt'.RICA STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY CITY OF HASTINGS 1997 WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS Interest Rale Dale of Maturity Date of Original Issue % 1. . 1997 Registered Owner: Principal Amount($) Dollars City of Hastings County of Barry Stale of Mchigan (the ‘Issuer*), for value received, hereby promises to pay the Principal Amount shown above m lawful money ol the United States of America to toe Registered Owner shown above, or registered assigns, on toe Date of Maturity shown above, unless prepaid prior thereto as hereinafter provided, with interest thereon from the Date of Original laaue shown above, or such later date to which interest has been paid, until paid, at the Interest Rate per annum shown above payable on May 1,1997 and semiannually thereafter. Principal of this bond ts payable upon surrender of this bond at the office ol in__________ Mchigan. or such other transfer agent as the Issuer may here­ after designate by notce mailed to the regatored owner not less than 60 days prior to the date of any interest payment date interest on this bond is payable by check or draft rnaikxl to toe person or entity who ts. as of the 15th day of the month pre­ ceding the interest payment date, toe rendered owner of record, at toe registered addrees as shown on the registration books ol the Issusr kept by the transfer agent For pr orr pt payment al prin­ cipal and interest on this bond, toe Issuer has frrevocabty pledged the revenues ol the Water Supply and Sewage Disposal System of the issuer (foe •System*), including all appurtenances, extensions and improvements thereto, after provision has been made for reasonable and necessary expenses of operation, martenance and admirvst'abon. (the *Nel Revenues’) and a statutory first lien thereon u hereby recognized and created. The bonds of this issue are ot equai starxting and priority ol ben as to the Net Revenues with the Issuer's Waler Supply and Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds, dated September 1. 19Q? (the *Outstanding Bonds*) and any bonds issued equal standing and priority ol lien with thp Outstanding Bonds This bond is one ol a series of bonds of eveih date of original issue, aggregating the principal auto ol $issued pursuant to Ordinance No. 82. as amended by Ordinance No. 87. Ordinance Ng. 255 and Ordinance No.(collectivefy. foe •Ordinances*) of the Issuer, and under and in Mi compliance with the Constitution and statutes of fop State of Mchigan. including specifically Act 94. Public Acts of Michigan. 1933, as amended, for foe purpose ol paying foe cost of acquiring and ccristtuctmg impiovc-ments to me sewage disposal potbon ol the System (the ‘ProjecT). For a complete statement of the revenues from whch and the conditions under whch this bond is payable, a statement of the condteons under sfokfo additional bonds of equal standing may hereoBer be issued and the general covenants and provfsions pursuant to which this bond Is issued, refer­ ence ts made to the above-described Or(finances. Bonds of this issue maturing in foe years 190B to 2006. inclusive, shan not be subject to redemp­ tion pror to malunty Bonds of foe issue matunng in foe years 2007 to 2017. todusive. shal be subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option ot the Issuer. In such order as the Issuer shal determine, on any interest payment date on or after May 1. 2006. at par and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. The bonds maturing on May 1.(foe "Term Bonds') are subject to mandatory redemption In part, by lol at par. plus accrued interest to foe date ol redemption without premium on May 1 of each of the years and in the principal amounts set forth lr( lhe following schedule: , Term Bonds Due May 1. Redemption Dates Principal Amount The principal amount ol Term Bonds Io be redeemed on toe dates set forth above shaM be reduced, in the order determined by the Issuer, by the principal amount of Term Bonds of the same maturity which have been previously redeemed or called tor redemption (other than as a result of a mandatory redemption) or purchased or acquired by the Issuer and delivered to the Transfer Agent for canceHation. Notice of redemption shal bo given to the regis­ tered owners of bonds caMed for redemption by meamg of such notice not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date fixed lor redemption to the regis­ tered address of the regsterod owner of record Bonds so called for redemption shal not beer Mer­ est after the date fixed for redemption, provided foal the transfp' agent has funds on hand to redeem said tx^js This bond ts transferable only upon foe books of the Issuer kept for that purpose at foe office of foe Cty Treasurer by foe registered owner hereof in person, or by his attorney (My authorized in writ­ ing. upon the surrender of this bond togefoer wifo p written instrument ot transfer satisfactory to foe City Treasurer duty executed by the regtetered owner or hts attorntiy duty authorized in writing and there­ upon a new registered bond or bonds in foe same aggregate principal amount and of foe same matu­ rity shall be issued to foe transferee in exchenge therefor as provided in the resolution authorizing the bonds of this senes, and upon the payment of the charges, if any. therein prescribed. THIS BOND IS A SELF-LIQUIDATING BOND AND IS NOT A GENERAL OBLIGATION OF THE ISSUER AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN INDEBTEDNESS OF THE ISSUER WITHIN ANY CONSTITUTIONAL STATUTORY. OR CHARTED LIMITATION. AND IS PAYABLE BOTH AS TO PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST SOLELY FROM THE NET REVENUES OF THE SYSTEM ANO CER­ TAIN FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE ORDINANCES THE PRINCIPAL QF AND INTEREST ON THIS BOND ARE SECUREp BY THE STATUTORY UEN HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED. • The issuer has covenanted and agreed, and does hereby covenant and agree to fix and rnartam at aH times white any bonds payable from the Npt Revenues of foe System shall be outstandtog. such rates tor service funvshed by the System as she* be sufficient to provide for payment of the internet upon and foe principal of al bonds payable from the Net Revenues of the System as and when foe same shall become due and payable, and to maintain bond redemption funds (including a bond reserve accounts) therefor, to provide for foe payment of expenses of administration and operation and such expenses for maintenance of the System as are necessary to preserve the same good repair and working order, and to provide lor such other expen­ ditures and funds for the System as are required by the Ordinances. Thts bond is transferable only upon the books of the issuer kept for that purpose at the office of the transfer agent by the registered owner in person or the registered owner's attorney duly authorized to writing upon the surrender ol this bond together with a written instrument of translei satisfactory to the transfer agent, duly executed by the registered owner or the registered owner s attorney duly authorized m writtog. and thereupon a new bond or bonds in the same aggregate principal amount and of the same maturity shal be issued to the trans­ feree tn exchange therefore as provided to the Ordinances, and upon payment ol foe charges. ■ any. therein prescribed This bond is not valid or obbgatory for any pur­ pose until the transfer agents Certificate of Authenticabon on this bond has been executed by CONTINUED on Next Page... �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 30, 1997 — Page 15 City, Hastings Township to try to break impasse by David T. Young Editor The Hasting* City Council will have a special work session at 7 pm Monday. Feb. 17. to try to break an impasse in nego­ tiations lo extend waler and sewer sen ices to ■nearby Hastings Township customers The city and township have been having talks about utilities because ot a new ele­ mentary school is being built on Star School Road, just outside the city limits in HaMings Township and school officials have asked for extension of sewer and water from the city. Some other properties in that area also have been inquiring about utility exten­ sion. City Manager Howard Penrod. in a com'munication to council members, said he be­ lieves an agreement is very possible tor the •new school and the Stale Highway mainte­ nance facility on M-79 since neither pay city or township taxes, but To reach an agree ment on other properties will be more chal­ lenging.*** Township officials said they don’t want residents living near the city to have to face economic hardship in hooking up to water and sewer that passes by their homes to the new school or state Slate Highway mainte­ nance facility Hastings Township Supervisor Richard Thomas said he doesn’t feel it s right lhal residents in that area pay extra costs for a larger water main requited tor lhe school* and he believes rcvidcnlv in that area dimilJiit have lo pay to hook up it they don t want Penrod said they city doesn't want lo pro­ vide utilities t<* the township residents un­ less they contribute toward th- cost by agreement <» by annexation “in order for a government to survive, it must receive taxes to pay lor services pro­ vided. lhe city manager said The township must recognize that services provided by lhe city go well beyond the extension of ullities lhe utilities allow growth to lake place, which creates an ever-increasing demand on Penrod tv insisting that township residents being extended sewer and waler absorb a lair share ol the costs He called lor a more equi­ table taxing structure so lhal services used are paid for by all who use them. He asked. "Why would anyone choose lo live in the city and pay higher taxes lo do so if they arc able lo live just outside lhe city, in lhe township, and use lhe same services, but arc nol required to pay for those scr­ BARRY COUNTY PICNIC IN FLORIDA WILL BE HELD AT ZEPHYR HILLS at Forest Lake Trailer Park 2 miles east of Zephyr Hitts on 54 February 26th 1997 New time 10:00 a.m. Drink furnished. LEGAL NOTICE (COHunueu from me previous pa<e..j CITY OF HASTINGS Mayor (Soal) Countersigned: CityCterk Date of Registration CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION The bond is one of the bonds described in the within mentioned Ordinances To BE DETERMINED Transfer Agent He '•aid Ik would like lhe city In forge an agreement mueh like il J*k\ wnli Rutland Township, Penrod piunled out. however, dial the city's agreement with retrain Rutland proper­ tier is just lor sewer service only, not for water. He added that the city's proposed agreement with Hastings Township is lhe same as whai .. offers to Rutland. Councilman David Jasperse said that what is needed is a policy, not just an agreement /urmUkWMark treatment plant we need to develop a policy not just an agreement.- Jasperse said Thomas told the City Council. "Were willing to negotiate anything, we're willing lo talk with anybody." He later added. "I think it'll all come out in lhe wash.-Pcnrod noted that "We can’t ex­ tend (waler and sewer) without them (the township) agreeing lo it. Both sides must Recently, football commentator Frank Gif­ tord sard (hat any team lhal could Mick to its game plan through the first three quarters should be able to enjoy lhe fourth quarter and win lhe game Some lime ago. a triend on the verge of retirement told me he was glad lo be playing in the fourth quarter He had worked hard, planned well and was ready lo enjoy a new lifestyle Whether you’re trying to win a frxitball game or the financial game, you must have a game plan My friend, a man of modest means, has exceptional discipline when it comes lo planning About 15 years before his anticipated retirement, he sought the help of a professional to develop a plan He did his homework. He knew where he and his wife wanted to be and how much they needed to in­ vest regularly lo get there. All they needed was a "coach" to help them chan the course During ttie day. the couple operated a suc­ cessful business My friend also worked a night job. which created additional income that they earmarked for retirement In addi- sec a benefit " operate a System that will compete with the System and the-Issuer wil not operate a system that will compete with the System. (!) The issuer will cause the Project to be acquired and constructed promptly and in accor­ dance with the plans and specification therefore. SecLQfi 19. Sialus of the Bonds The Issuer shaH, to the extent permitted by law, take aH actions within its control necessary to maintain the exemption of the interest on the Bonds from adjusted gross income lor gen­ eral federal income tax purposes under the Internal Revenue Code ol 1986. as amended (the 'Code') including but not limited to. actions relating to the rebate ol arbitrage earnings, if applicable, and the expenditure and investment of bond proceeds and moneys deemed lo be bond proceeds, all as more fully lo be set forth in the Non-Artxtrage and Tax Compliance Certificate dekvered by the Issuer with the 1997 Bonds. toton 2Q. Qualified Taa Ewmol OOtaafrMTi The Issuer hereby designates the 1997 Bonds as 'qualified tax exempt obligations' lor purposes of deduction of interest expense by financial rotrtubons pursuant to the Code j Sactton 21. Severability and Paragraph Headings ll any sechon. paragraph, clause or pro­ vision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid, the invalidity of such seebon. paragraph, clause or pro­ vision shal not affect any of the other provistons ol this Ordinance The paragraph headings in this Ordinance are furnished tor convenience of refer­ ence only and shal not be considered to be part of this Ordinance Secbon 22 PiOraimn and Rynrdahnn This Ordnance shall be published in Ml m the Hastings Banner a newspaper of general dreutahon in the Issuer, qualified under Stale law to pubksh legal nobces, promptly after its adoption, and the same shal bo recorded in the Ordnance Book of the Issuer and such reconing authenticated by the s^ natures of the Mayor and the Cterk. Srnnn ?3 Effortivw Date This Ordinance ts hereby determned by the Crty Council to be xnmediatefy necessary tor toe preservation of the pub­ lic peace, property, health, and safety ol the issuer and shal become effective immediately upon its adoption. Passed and adopted by the City ol Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, on January 27. 1997. and approved by me on January 27. 1997. By--------------------------------Authorized Signatory Section 18 Covenants. The issuer covenants and agrees with the holders of the Bonds that as long as any of the Bonds remain outstanding and Unpaid as to either principal or interest: . (a) The Issuer wMi mantam the System in good repair and working order and will operate the same efficiently and wil faithfully and punctually per­ form all duties with reference to the System ' required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Michigan, the Issuer's Charter and Ordinance No. 19. -l-ll-r g -J.t/ ' • (b) The Issuer will keep proper books of record Mayor and account separate from all other records and (SEAL) accounts of the Issuer, n whch shal be made full Attest: and correct entries ol all transactions relating to the System. The issuer shall have an annual audit ol ’ the books of record and account of the System for City Clerk the preceding operating year made each year by I hereby certify that the foregoing ts a true and •tin independent certified public accountant. The auditor shall comment on the manner in whch the complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings. County of Barry. Issuer ts complying with the requirements of the State ol Mchigan, at a Regular Council meeting ’ Ordronce with respect to setting aside and invest­ held on January 27. 1997. and lhal said meeting * ing moneys and meeting the requirements lor was conducted and pubic note© of said meeting * acquiring and maintaining rourance. The audit was given pursuant to and in full compliance with Shall be completed and so made available not later the Open Meeings Act. being Act 267. Pubic Ads than four (4) months after the close ol each opera!ol Mchigan 1976 and that the minutes ol sa>d Ing year meeting were kept and will be or have been made (c) The Issuer will maintain and carry, tor the available as required by said Act 267 benefit ol lhe holders of the Bonds, rourance on I further certify that the following Members were ' ail physcai properties of the System and liability present at said meetng Campbell. Dorcy. Hawkins. insurance, of the kinds and in the amounts normal Jasperse May. Whrte. Wood and Bieam and that fy earned by munopairties engaged m the opera­ toe loiiowng Members were absent Brower . bon ol water supply and sewage disposal systems. I further certify that Member Jasperse . including self-rourance AM moneys received lor moved lor adoption ol said Ordinance, and that sad tosses under any such insurance policies shall be motion was supported by Member While. apphed solely lo the replacement and restoration of I further certify that the fottowng Members voted the property damaged or destroyed and to the tor the adoption of said Ordinance Dorcy. Hawkins extent nol so used shall be used for the purpose of Jasperse May Whrte Wood and Bieam and that redeeming or purchasing Bnnds the loftowng Members voted against adoption of (d) The issuer writ not sen tease or dispose of sa<d Ordinance Campbell the System or any substantial part until an of the I further certify that said Ordinance has been Bonds have been paid m full, both as lo principal recorded n the Ordinance Book of toe City of riterest or provision made thereof as herein Hastings and such recording has been authentcalprovided The Issuer wHi operate the System as ed by the signatures of the Mayor and Clerk. economcaty as possible will make aH repairs and replacements necessary to keep the System n good repair and workng order and will not do or City Clerk suffer lo be done any act whch would affect the System c such a way as to have a material adverse effect on the secmity lor the Bonds 15:17 1/14 (e) The issuer wdi not grant any franchise or LAFSr50e90Z 108211-00001 other rights lo any person firm or corporation to Serving Ml of $1,500“ County D. Christensen of Edward Stick to your game plan... Silent Observer Penrod proposed the special workshop with Hastings Township officials ’ because it’s a complicated issue... hopefully, wc can reach some kind of understanding.*' Thomas told lhe council Monday night that "My basic disagreement is that some NOTICE ibe transfer igent It is hereby certified and recited that al acts, conditions and things required to be done, exist and happen, prececent lo and in the issuance of said Series of bonds of which this is one. in order to make them valid and binding obligations ol the Issuer, have been done, exist and have happened in regular and due form and time as provided by law. and that the total indebtedness ol the Issuer, mcktong the series ot bonds ot which this is one. does nol exceed any constitutional, statutory or charter limitation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, by its City Council, has caused this bond to be executed with the facsimile signatures ol its Mayor and its City Clerk and the corporate seal of the Issuer to be printed on this bond, all as of the Date of Original FINANCIAL people out there would pay a bigger prue REPORT CRIME 1-SOO-331-9031 Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senale Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. Distnet office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (6tCi 456-2531. Rick Tomtela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Praineville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th SI.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vemon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. Distnet office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503. phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United Stales House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111 line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. 77 Michigan Legislature Gov. 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Winning lhe age 11 and under category was Robert Stone; Eric Fcirick won lor age 12-15. and Travis Wnght won for 16 and older. In arm wrestling right-handed competition, winning in the 0-154 pounds category was Brian Rice. George Barton and Dan Zalis look second and third respectively. Winning in the 155-187 pound category was Rick Bovcn; Dennis Letts look second and Rick Tcunisscn tcx>k third. Winning in the 118-220 pounds category was Joe McPcck. with second going to John Gun Lake. It was a big hole, and n had their name on it. Soon, it would swallow them up. Would they make it through then ordeal’’ No one really knew Twenty five minute* later, it was all over. They had done it. The men and women of the 1997 Gun Lake Wintcrfest Polar Bear Dip walked away from their annuual plunge wet but satisfied Riey’d earned a T-shirt, and Munson and third to Rick Thompson. For 22(1 and up. Rick Bovcn took first. Tim Palmaiicr second and Brian Hill third. In left-handed arm wrestling competition. Steve Graham won first in the 0-187 pounds category; Brian Rice tcx>k second and Dennis Letts took third. For 188 pounds and up. Joe McPcck was first. Danny While was second, and Tim Hill was third. Women also participated in an overall arm wrestling category Amy Graham took first place. Luann Tandy second, and Susan Hall third. ’ the approbation of their peers (or not. depending on the admiring or incredulous altitudes of individual peers.) Jerry Davis, president of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors Wintcrfest, said the Polar Bear Dip had lhe largest numbet ol participants since the event has been held. There were also a “record number of volunteers” for Wintcrfest activities, he said. Davis said ’wove celebrated for two weekends now. and wc have one more party That party will be a potluck supper for all ol the Winter lest volunteers, and is scheduled for this Saturday at Orchard Hills Golf Course. I here were a number of winners in several different contests held during Wintcrfest. The most prolonged contest, lasting about a month, featured area anglers vying for top prize in several categories. Winner ot the Master Angler title this year was Cliff Nicholson, who also won lor first bluegill first perch first croppie. and second pike in the scnioi solo division. Also m the senior solo division. Dan Holmes won for third bluegill, second perch, second crappie and first pike, and Mike Trench won second bluegill and third pike. In the spearing division. Jack Finkbciner won first place and Jerry Washbum second. in the Junior solo division. Shelby Curry Holmes won first bluegill. Shane Hettinger won second bluegill and first largemouth bass, and Zack Hettinger won third bluegill and second largemouth bass. The Gun Lake Rowdies look first place in broomhall competition The Rowdies included Chad Dole. Matthew Rick. Jason Thomas. Scan Thomas. Jeff Tigchelaar, Doug Tigchelaar, Brian Adams. Jade Adams. Rollie Ferris, Chad Mast, Travis Chilton, and Scott Haas The Gun Ho's placed second You could go in right side up, or you could go in upside down Which way you went in wasn't as important as how fast you got out. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Little cowpokes take to the saddle. (Photo by Perry Hardin) J ft in broomball play. Delton Kellogg students took lop honors in the tug-of-war contest Gun Lake resident Al Kulikauskas won the Chili Fest competition. Winners of Mr. Wintcrfest competition were Chris Kraal, who won first place for “Best Overall Body;” Maurice Harper, who won second place for Best Upper Body. and Luann Tandy, who won third place for Best Lower Body. The first place winner won SI00 and second and third place winners won $50. Kraal is from Flex Fitness of Holland and Harper and Tandy are from Fitness for You in Middleville. Winning top prize of a snowmobile in the A giant King Kong balloon loomed ever the large crowd of partygoers at Saturdays Wintertest activities. (Photo by Perry Hardin) r Wintcrfest raffle was Mick Barney. Winning second prize in the drawing was Bob Vclthouse. who won $1,000. Third place in the drawing went to Amanda Hull, who won $500. Winning SI00 apiece in (he Chicken Drop games were Lisa Kicssling. Jeff Haaksma, George Frank, and Kevin Wagon veil. Todd Nyqu;st was overall winner in the Chris Kraal ot filex Fitness in.Holland won the title of Mr Winterfest. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ' NcL$/ l GfOIld Rapids Symphony 0^ Wh US- Savings btob up fo Xs.ooo/ Eleventh Annual Concert Sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council Saturday, February 1, 1997 - 7:30 p.m. Ndosdij Mozart It* the perfect opportunity for 4th. 5ih. and 6<h grade Mudeni* lo demon*irate their artistic talent* in pursuit of Mate and national prize* that include S2<m. S5UU. SI.U0U. S2.1MM). and S5.0UU L'.S. Saving* Bond*, and a trip to Washington. DC Central Auditorium 509 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml The content deadline ■* February 7. 19*47 For conte*r information contact tour school or unte. National Student Po»ter Contc*i TICKETS! Adults - $ 10 Sr. Citizens - $5 Student (over 12) - Saving* Bond* Marketing Oflkc Room 331 Department of the Trca*ury Washington. DC 2->226 Brian Rice (center), who won the right-handed 0-154-pounds arm wrestling category, decided to try his hand wrestling left-handed, and won second place in the 0-187 pounds category. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Hastings Area School System with The Christman Company as Construction Manager plan to contract for Bld Package "E” High School Renovations. The Package will consist of alr-condltloning installation, electrical; including technology Infrastruc­ ture and a separate package for insulating, celling retrofits and minor renovations. Bld documents will be available, for a $50.00 refundable deposit, at The Christman Company, 678 Front Street NW, Grand Rapids, Mi (616) 454-4454, or can be viewed at Dodge, or Builders Exchange after February 11,1997. Sealed Proposals are due at 3:30 pm EST, Tuesday, March 11,1997, at Hastings Area School System, Administration Building, 232 w. Grand Street, Hastings, Ml. For more Information contact Tom Tennessen, The Christman Company at: (616) 454-4454 or Duane Glasgow, Supervisor of Maintenance Services at: (616) 948-4400. John Varineau 111 Sam Caviezel Conductor Clarinet Complimentary "Meet the Symphony" hors d'oeuvres 6:45-7:15 Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Touring Arts Agency �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 30, 1997 — Page 17 New Hastings sewer, water rates approved City employees’ pay increases approved term. Authorized City Attorney Stephanie Fckkcs to continue to look into communi­ cating with the 21st Century Cable Co., which is trying to compete for a franchise in Battle Creek and Grand Rapids Fckkcs said 21 st Century is a completely by Das id T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Monday night adopted a resolution and two ordinances that set the new rates lor cits water and sewer and handles particulars lor bonds to pay lor wastewater treatment plant expansion The city plans to expand the plant from a capacity of one million to a million and a half gallons The current plant is virtually at fiber optic system She added that the newcomer will pay the city's legal fees if it battles to win the right lor 21st Century lo get a franchise in Hast­ ings. but only it the legal battle is success­ capacity To pay lor expansion. Cily Council members have agreed to issue bonds, which will be paid lor locally by increases in sewer and water rates and by increases in hookup ful "I think it's worth looking into.*1 said Mayor Frank Campbell. City Manager Howard Penrod said legal expenses could be shared by other interested communities acting as a son of consortium. Hastings now has Americable for local ca­ ble service, which it brought on board after dissatisfaction with Triad CATV. However, more and more customers have been com­ plaining about rising monthly fees. • Approved a request from Police Chief Sarver to buy a new cruiser for $19,789 through the Stale of Michigan and allowed him lo seek sealed bids on selling lhe old car. • Heard comments from citizen Ted Bus­ lance. who said he opposes what he called high pay rate increases for city employees (see story elsewhere) and said he opposes in­ creases in sewer and water rales He said. "There will be people who will have to go without because of these in­ creases." Penrod told Bustance he's be glad to have him come into City Hall and look at the salary schedules and comparisons with other communities. fees. Consultants have estimated that the aver­ age monthly cost increase w ill be $ 11 54 per hmisehold Sewer user fees will now be $2 10 per 100 cubic feel of water used Water rates will be $1 per 100 cubic loci Sewer h<x>kup costs now will be $1,600 per residence and water hookup charges will be $1,000 The council next month is expected to complete work on the bond issue lo deter­ mine how much will be issued and particu­ lars for a payback schedule Bids also will be lc< from financial institutions next month x In other business Mondux night. the coun­ cil • Adopted a comprehensive new ordinance that amends the old zoning ordinance after two years' work by the Planning Commis­ sion. • Accepted the resignation ol Robert May os the council's representative on the city­ county Airport Board and appointed Barry Wood lo finish the one year left on May's Middleville man has ideas for old TK high school - icr life prompted Kenyon lo go to Lansing o research Middles ille's original nhabitants. He found that Middleville used lo be called ndian Middle Village because it was located ;jn the middle of the Indian trails and that ■fctagecoachcs usually rode on such trails. ^Middleville was the center of what was ployccs should be paid reasonable compensa­ tion lor his or her positions based on what the marketplace determines is equitable for that position, including consideration for the employee's education, job experience, re­ sponsibility. motivation and his or her abil­ ity lo pertonn the work relative to other em­ ployees performing like or similar work Il you take the position that all employ­ ees arc the same and should receive exactly the same wage or salary adjustments, you relegate all employees to a general medi­ ocrity. In addition, you preserve and |K*rpctuatc any inequities that may exist... The con­ sequences over time arc an unsatisfied work force and poor work performance." Penrod later added, "...I believe it not pro­ fessional to compare employees with other employees that do dissimilar work or lo nar­ row the comparison to a confined, relatively small geographical area, especially if there are no other employees in that area that do like work for a like size organization If one group of employees should get a particular percentage wage increase either in or outside the organization it docs not automatically follow that anothei employee should get the same percentage increase..." The city manager further said cost of liv­ ing is only one factor to be considered in employee evaluations and salary reviews and it can be an oversimplification and mislead­ ing. To team how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. S3 1-800-CHILDREN Sentimental Valentine™ BARBIE® Doll special work­ 1997 at 7:00 on extending and Hastings Townships. NOTICE: I&Kpanments and used to play al an Indian vil­ lage nearby The rule that Indians played in This Hallmark Cold Crown Exclusive Special Edition is 2nd in the "Be My Valentine Collector Series.™" ■ > Birthday Babies! Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 Surprise Your Valentine with Zjoing on. X; "Middleville can be proud that everyone dentine SEove SEines The Hastings •>hu lived in Grand Rapids had to go through Middleville lo get to other the Xscsquiccntcnnijl. it was suggested lhal he Zjiavc a theme, and because of the village's Zjusiory thought ol stagecoaches. in Kenyon has received support for the ^project from the Middleville Lions Club, the and The Hastings City Council will hold a shop on Monday night, February 17, pm. This meeting is to discuss policy water and sewer service into Rutland Barry County has received Community Development Block Grant funding for a 1997 CDBG Housing Program. If you are experienced In administering CDBG funds, please send resume to: Mr. Michael Brown, Board of Commissioners, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, no later than February 6, 1997. > Kenyon, who played a key role in pulling •Jogcthcr the 1984 Middleville Scsquicen•lenmal parade and other activities, said his Sntcrcsl in Middlestile's history came from ;4iis mother, who lived in Lincoln Meadows Riddleville Village Players •Rxwnapplc Heritage Society. Councilman Joe Bieam. one of the council members who publicly objected to the size of the proposed pay increases two weeks be­ fore. said. "There's got to be a rein on that... It's our duty to say we don't believe that's quite right." "I don't know how wc got started on this." said Councilman David Jasperse. "It (the proposed increases for hourly workers) is not something that used to come before council Personally. 1 don't have a problem with salary ranges." It was Jasperse who suggested that all salary reviews be conducted at the beginning of the next fiscal year, in July. But Mayor Frank Campbell said lhe mayor, with the consent of council, should appoint the city manager and city attorney as his or her term begins in January and lhe city manager's salary should be set then. Penrod supplied to council a complete list of salaries made by corresponding employees in Charlotte. Howell. Dowagiac. Marshall, Mason. Petoskey. St. Johns. Greenville and Barry County. In many cases. Hastings em­ ployees were found to be at average or below pay levels by comparison, even with the proposed raises Particularly interesting was that the city manager and assessor’s posts in Hastings, before the proposed raises, were among the lowest paid in the group. Concerning the concept of offering across the board percentage increases, Penrod. in a communication to the council, wrote: “I do not feel i» is professional or justifiable to de­ termine compensation based solely on cost of living even though this procedure is often demanded by union negotiations and some­ times by an uninformed general public. Em- Everil Manshum City Clerk X<t> keep from the parts of the building that Z^Ccnyon wants to preserve. planning decide how much (tie raise should be once the salary range and budget has been ap­ proved. "Wc give a salary range and should have the city manager work within that range." lie said. "I have a hard tunc dictating to a city manager w hat he should pay his employees (once the range has been established I “ PUBLIC NOTICE senior citizens' center came from a town called Omro. Wise. Kenyon said after he read about it in the October 1996 issue of "Midwest Living." he went to visit the facility. Omro, he said, has a population of 2.800 and most people live in town, not on the outskirts. Anyone interested in finding out more about the project can call him at 795-6006. by Mandy Habcl Staff Writer Ever since Thomapplc Kellogg district voters passed a $26 million bond issue lo build a new middle school and renovate the other buildings, there has been much discus­ sion about what could be done with the current middle school building. Longtime Middleville resident Rod Kenyon has some ideas and would like help from other residents of the community. Kenyon said he would like to sec the building used as a museum, a community center, a senior citizens center and a place for l'<eoplc to meet outside of school. The school board has planned to take the Ipurrcru middle school gym and connect it to •RcFall Elementary so students have more •Joom move around dunng physical education X^lass. The board has agreed to figure out jhow lo separate this section that it intends •iiestinalions. he said < When Kenyon was by David T. Young Editor Salaried and hourly non-union city cmployces* wages were agreed to by lhe Hast­ ings City Council Monday night, two weeks alter there had been many questions about the size of some raises. All salaried non-union personnel will re­ ceive 3 percent increases. Hourly employees work under a salary range and their supervi­ sor. City Manager Howard Penrod, will con­ tinue to determine rates within the range. All wages and salaries except the city manager's henceforward will be decided in July, at the start ol the city's fiscal year, rather than in January, lhe council decided. The salaried employees who will get 3 percent increases, and their new pay levels, arc Penrod. $61,785; Deputy City Manager and Director of Public Services Jeff Mans­ field. $51,516; Assessor Judy Myers. $34,843; Clcsk-Treasurer-Finance Director Ev Manshum. $44,290; Police Chief Jerry Sarver. $47,889; Fire Chief Roger Cans. $47,889; Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn. $40,600; Street Superin­ tendent Tim Girrbach and Utilities Superin­ tendent Darrell Carr. $47,150; and Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy. $42,594. Some City Council members had ex­ pressed opposition to the size of some pay increases that had been proposed Jan. 13. Those that were suggested over 3 percent were 3.35 percent for Penrod; 7 percent for Mansfield. 6.4 percent for Myers. Sarver and Cans; 3.5 percent for Manshum; and 7.6 percent for Leedy. Council members also said two weeks ear­ lier that they thought some proposed pay raises for hourly workers were too high, es­ pecially a 7.7 percent hike for Administra­ tive Assistant Francie Brummcl. However, since all of lhe proposed wages fell within thc ranges approved by council and already budgeted, they will be left up to the discre­ tion of the cily manager. Councilman Barry Wood Monday argued that the city manager should be the one to Banner Give Cupid a helping hand with a 1OVELINE in The Hastings Banner. Compose your ovn message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box. E>. Hastings, MI 49058. A special column will appear in the February 13th issue. (Deadline noon Tuesday. February 11th). Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like lo say THANKS for geing so nice. The cost is ‘lovingly low' just $4.00 for 16 words (additional words 10c each). Payments MUST accompany your message or be paid prior to publication. lhe X* He also might be working with Dr. Linda SyanderStoop. professor of tourism and eco­ nomic development at Mchigan Stale University, whose class would do the Jfootw ork for the project as pan of the class Rquiremcnts X-'Since Middleville is the only town in the State lhal houses its public library in its Zfeigh school. Kenyon said he has thought Zphout convincing officials to use pan of the Enclosed please find My Special Prepaid -Old middle school lo house a community •library there instead of in lhe high school X* As manager ol Cider Mill Village. Z^Lenyon said he knows that many of lhe jailer park's 450 residents would love to ________ COMPOSE Your On Message Bdor________ n«ve a place lo share talents they have with people and lhe senior citizens could have a Compose you* own Qtafentine message, it’s easy to do!! Here are a couple of examples: "place to go lo meet others. •> The cafeteria could be used lo make food 5or people and Meals on Wheels might be yfrblc to operate 'here as well. Organizations 4uch as the Village Players, the Lions Club. She Rotary Club and other interested ^organization*. could have their own rooms or .^K-.klqinrtcrs Kenyon also wants to approach the ^Kellogg Foundation and bring the initials NAME _____________________________ ADDRESS___________________________ JWK back lo the name of the building. w. Kcn> on said that nothing is engraved in vgtone vet as far as plans arc concerned and he ^welcomes ideas from other people in the Community He will need several Committees lor this project and is Iwking CITY________________________________ Total Words Total Amount at 16 Words. Plus In Message________ Enclosed $4.00 10c AddL Words. Message to he published on February 13th. 1997 ■•for a young ambitious person or people to ^act as chair people and head some of the thai«ver Yo“atetapp«*d’o'ne’ DEADLINE IS Noon Tuesday. February I Ith ^committees. Kenyon said the idea of a community and ) > . I I �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 30. 1997 person with a suspended or revoked license to drive his motor vehicle were dismissed. COURT NEWS: A Brethren man was sentenced lo prison Thursday lor violating his probation. William Terpening. 32. was sentenced lo 30 months probation and nine months in jail in January 1996 after he pleaded guilty to second-degree home invasion “I tried to keep you out of prison, but I just sentenced you in January of last year and in just a few months you were siolating probation. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Terpening "I'm very disappointed I thought you would be successful on probation.“ He said he would follow the recommenda­ tion of the probation department and sen­ tenced Terpening lo 36 to 180 months in prison, with credit for 252 days served. in other Circuit Court business Thursday: • Steven E. Hard Jr.. 17. nf 1505 W Green St.. Hastings, was granted youthful trainee status and sentenced to i2 months probation. Under youthful trainee status, if Hard suc­ cessfully completes probation, no record will exist of his offense. Also, any guilty plea or conviction is sealed from the public. He had been charged with malicious destruction of police property, attempted malicious destruc­ tion of police property and being drunk and disorderly. Prosecutor Dale Crowley informed the court that in plea negotiations he would rec­ ommend probation with lhe youthful of­ fender status and two weeks in jail. Hard's attorney. Terry Knoll, said Hard's parent* have taken steps to help him control his behavior. He asked the court to follow the recommendation except for the jail time Fisher suggested to Hard lhal when people are intoxicated they do things they don't mean to do. "I think you have a drinking problem.'* Fisher (old Hard. "The biggest problem is you're only 17 years old. If you drink even only once a month and get in trouble every time, that would indicate you have a drink­ ing problem." He sentenced Hard to probation and 14 days in tail with credit for one day Hard was also ordered to pay $72 16 restitution. $250 in costs and a $250 fine, all to be pan) jn tne first six months of probation. Hard was made eligible for community sen ice in lieu of one-half his fines and costs as well as work release. He was also ordered to be in his residence from midnight to 6 a.m. and at­ tend substance abuse counseling. • Scott A Rice. 36. of 9200 Guy Road. Nashville, was sentenced to probation and granted 7411 status, which is similar in ef­ fect to youthful trainee status. He had been charged with delivery of marijuana, posses­ sion of morphine and possession of Triazo­ lam. Crow ley told the court the plea agreement with Rice required him to recommend a 60­ day suspended jail sentence. "Wc object to 7411 status on the grounds that there was more than one drug involved." he said. "This defendant is not a young kid trying to find his way in the world." Rice's attorney. Jeffrey Zoeller. informed lhe court Rice had no prior convictions. He said Rice had burst a disc in his back some years ago and became addicted to morphine. 'It was our hope this court would look at a long-term probation lo help control his problem." said Zoeller. Zoeller said the 60-day suspended sentence was included for the court to use "as a ham­ mer." He said Rice is also on anti-depressant medication for withdrawal symptoms from morphine, "which is a hard drug to kick. Wc think the potential for rehabilitation is great and the danger lo lhe community is mini­ mal." Fisher said he had considered the fact that Rice had no prior record and the circum­ stances of his arrest. He sentenced Rice to three years probation with 7411 status and ordered him to pay $1,000 in costs within six months of sentencing, as well as attend­ ing mental health or substance abuse coun­ seling. • Timothy K. Baker. 18. of 6522 Lindsey Road. Delton, was sentenced to jail and had his youthful trainee status revoked for violat­ ing probation. He pleaded guilty in June to kicking in a door of a gas station storage shed in Orangeville Township and stealing pop bottles. Crowley recommend sentencing Baker to jail, "or even prison given his altitude. It doesn't appear he wants to turn his life around and there's nothing more the proba­ tion office or this court can do." He added Baker seems *To have the desire just send me lo jail and get it over with.' I'd ask lhe court to honor that desire." Baker's attorney. Thomas Dutcher, told the court Baker had entered the Gateway program voluntarily, but left after his insurance com­ pany would no longer cover aftercare treat­ ment. He asked for continued youthful trainee status "with stringent conditions." In sentencing Baker. Fisher said "You are in the process of working a case that began with you stealing some empty pop bottles into a year in jail or prison. What is it going lo take for me to gel your attention? Am I going to have lo put you in jail for a year?" He added, however, that sending Baker to jail "would be lhe easy way out for you." He revoked Baker's youthful trainee status, saying “I don't think you’ve done anything to deserve it. so you've blown that." He also sentenced Baker to 60 days in jail with credit for 28 days served. Baker was made eligible for work release. • Darci Dewitt. 27. of 6025 Cherry Val­ ley. Middleville, had sentencing delayed on one count and probation imposed on another Fisher said lhe pre-sentence report from the probation department was "very positive. Mr. Rankin thinks there's a very high prob­ ability of success and I lend to agree." He delayed sentencing on a charge of ob­ taining Vicodin by fraud until Jan. 22. 1998. He sentenced her to 12 months probation and $250 in costs on a charge of possession of analogues. • Melissa A. Daly, 18. of Battle Creek, was sentenced to probation after she pleaded guilty in District Court to one count of larceny of a firearm. In exchange for her plea, five other counts of larceny of a firearm were dismissed. She was accu'ed of stealing the guns from her father. Crowley said Daly was prosecuted "be­ cause of the nature of lhe items stolen." He said he was concerned about allegations that she was abused by her father and fell she may need a medical or psychological evalua­ tion. Daly's attorney. James Goulooze, called Daly a person who "did not handle her anger in an appropriate way and is remorseful." He said he thought the probation department s recommendation of two years probation was appropriate. Fisher commented. "I'm extremely con­ cerned about what I've read in the report, more so lhan what is accused here." She was sentenced to two years probation. $250 in costs and $180 restitution to be paid al a rate of $20 per month, commencing one month from sentencing. She was also or­ dered to receive a mental health evaluation and treatment. The following people were scheduled for sentencing Jon. 16. Because court was can­ celed that day. their cases were heard Jan. 17 and Jan. 21. ' ‘ • Herbert M. Blain Jr.. 22. of 11505 Kingsbury Road. Delton, was sentenced to 60 months probation with 30 days in jail. $500 in costs. $1,236.92 restitution, a $150 forensic fund fee, a probation oversight fee and to attend substance abuse counseling. He pleaded guilty in December to uttering and publishing and fourth offense habitual of­ fender. • Timothy E. Reid, 31. of 413 N. Michi­ gan Ave., Hastings, was sentenced to 30 to 60 months in prison with credit for 41 days served. He pleaded guilty in December to committing or procuring an act of gross in­ decency between males. In exchange for his plea, a charge of third degree criminal sexual conduct was dismissed. Grandmother grateful Tina Thompson, grandmother of Anthony William Veltre. presents a certificate of appreciation to Police Chief Jerry Sarver while Mayor Frank Campbell (center) looks on. Veltre's life was saved by 10 area citizens after a car-bike accident Oct. 20 Banner CLASSIFIEDS • Herbert J. Lynd. 28. of Banle Creek, was sentenced to six months probation and 20 days in jail, with credit for three days served. He was also ordered to pay $250 in costs and will be released from probation when his costs are paid in full. He pleaded guilty in December to a charge of resisting and ob­ structing. In exchange for his plea, charges of filing a false police report and allowing a • Greg Mulder, 30. of Ionia, was scheduled for a Feb. 6 pre-trial conference on a charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct. • Michael H. Ray. 37. of Grand Rapids. was scheduled for a Feb. 6 sentencing. He is charged with possessing five or more pieces of counterfeit money, five counts of altering money and being a fourth offense habitual offender. He was arrested in December after allegedly attempting to pass one-dollar bills lhal had been altered to look like 20-dollar bills. POLICE BEAT Report of gunshots probed • PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Prairieville Township Police responded to a complaint of shots fired in front of a Doster Road residence Jan. 24. Police said they responded about 10 p.m. and the complainant told them she heard about eight gunshots in rapid succession. When she looked out. she saw two unknown passenger vehicles flee northbound on Doster Road. Neighbors confirmed hearing gun shots, but didn't see anything. Police said the subjects were gone when they arrived and they do not know if they were shooting at each other or at a home. Student caught with knife HASTINGS — Hastings Cily Police were called to investigate a report of a Hastings Middle School student bnnging a knife onto a school bus Jan. 22. Police were informed that the bus driver had confiscated the knife after he was told by other students lhe 12-year-old suspect had the knife. The boy told police lie had put the knife in lhe pouch of his jacket the previous day and accidentally brought it lo school. He said he didn't know what to do with it so he put it in a folder in his backpack He said he showed a friend and said if another boy and his two friends picked on him again, he may use it. The suspect told police the three did pick on him again at the Middle School bus stop. When questioned by police, the three other boys said they saw the suspect pull the knife from his folder and put it in his sock. They admitted to picking on the suspect that day. but they were never threatened with lhe knife. The knife was described as a doubled-edged boot knife, nine inches in length. Police were informed the boy has been expelled from school and riding the bus. Police sent a request for carrying a concealed weapon on school property lo the prosecutor's office. Bank box burglary attempted YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Michigan Slate Police detectives said they are pursuing possible suspects in an attempted burglary of a night deposit box at the National Bank of Hastings branch on Chief Noonday Road. Detectives said the suspect broke into a shed behind a house on Patterson Road north of the bank, stealing several chains, a block and tackle and a pulley. Footprints indicated lhe suspects went back to the bank, where they broke blocks out around the box. They then hooked the chains to the night deposit fox and support beams in the drive-in teller location and attempted to pull the box out. Detectives said the suspects were able to pull the box out about four inches before an alarm was triggered, causing the suspects to flee. Gun stolen in Barry Township BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report lhe larceny of a gun from a South Kellogg Road home, Jan. 20. The victim told deputies he had recently moved to the area from Indianapolis and was going through his belongings when he noticed his pistol was missing. He told police the gun was being kept in a camera case, and the camera was still in the case. He believed the gun could have been taken by a woman he met in Battle Creek the Thursday before, who spent the night al his house. He said he works installing healing and cooling systems and received an emergency call for installation. He said the woman stayed at his home after he left. The victim described the woman as 35 to 38 years old, about 5-4 and 135 pounds, with diny blonde hair and hazel eyes, with the name "Connie" tattooed on her upper left arm. The gun was described as a Raven .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol, of unknown model and serial number. The victim said it was loaded, holding one bullet in lhe chamber and six in the magazine. He said it has an indentation on the top by the front sight, the magazine sticks and has a new firing pin. The gun is valued at $200. , Orangeville 66 break-in reported ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A Jan. 15 break-in of the Orangeville 66 station on Marsh Road has been turned over to the Barry County Sheriff's Department Detective Bureau. Deputies responding to the break-in found the door on the northeast side open, with tool mark impressions around the door knob. Deputies followed tracks in the snow to a building about 100 feet, where they backtracked to a residence near the Orangeville Baptist Church. Deputies were unable to stop a truck leaving lhe church, but followed its tracks to a home on Spring Point Drive, where they found lhe truck with waler running off the hood from melting snow, and the same lire impressions as lhe tracks from the church. Footwear impressions near the truck matched those at the crime scene. The home owner invited deputies in. where they found fresh snow and were allowed to look at the owner footwear and that of his roommate, but a request to search the home was denied. Deputies at the scene decided not to seek a search warrant. Break-in results in theft Nek/ BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry Township police arc investigating a Jan. 23 break-in of a home in the 1800 block of Piter Road. A window or the home was broken near lhe window lock and the burglars gained entry by unlocking and opening the window. Witnesses said they saw a four-wheel drive, light colored vehicle leave lhe scene and police are seeking further witnesses. Police said items taken included a 25-inch television. VCR. JVC tape deck, speaker and Call the Hastings BANNER • 948-8051 stereo, a microwave and a ceiling fan in its box. Drunk driving cited in crash CARD OF THANKS The family of Gilbert Vaughn would like to thank the loving xnd supportive lUff of Tender care for the wonderful care given Gil and Pastor Michael Anton for his visitations. A special thank-you lo Wren Funeral Home for their kindness and help. Chaplain Carla Smith of Thornapple Valley Church for her comforting words, Donna Buehl for her music and friends, neighbors and relatives for their cards, flowers and contributions to lhe memorials. Your thought­ fulness and caring will never be forgotten. Jerry rod Karen Eckman ________ Ron and Ann Vaughn CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank Dr. Atkinson, Dr. Brovn, Dr. Larkc. The third floor nursing staff, the Respiratory and Physical therap­ ists at Pennock Hospital for their thoughtfulness and special care given to our mother (grand­ mother) during her recent illness. 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TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. It’s the perfect opportunity for 4th. 5th. and 6th grade student* tn 'bfir ifltrttf talent* in pursuit of state and national prizes that include $200. $500. SI.000. $2,000. and $5,000 U.S. Savings Bonds, and a tnp to Washington. D.C. The contest deadline is February 7. 1997. For contest information contact sour school or write: National-Student PosterComeM Savings Bond* Marketing Office Room 331 Department of the Treasury Washington. D.C. 20226 Aijtcmungs ’'V. J.BONDS A public ncokc <»f ihi-* publication HASTINGS — A Hastings man was cited fot drunk driving after a Jan. 23 accident al the intersection of Court Street and Broadway Hastings City Police said Charles A.M. Ziny. 29. of Hastings, was westbound on Court Street shortly before 2:30 p.m. when he ran a stop sign and struck a northbound car driven by Carla B. Anderson. 39. of Hastings Both were treated at Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. Police said during their investigation, Ziny spontaneously admitted to having about seven beers at the Olde Towne Tavern since around 7 a.m. Police said he also told them he felt he was too intoxicated and should not have been driving. A preliminary blood test registered a .20 rating. A .10 blood alcohol level is considered drunk driving. Off-road accident injures man RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man transported himself to Pennock Hospital for injuries suffered on an off-road vehicle Jan. 25. Michigan State Police troopers said Robert R. Bruce Jr.. 24. of Hastings, was eastbound on shoulder of Airport Road about one-quarter mile west of State Road when he struck a snow embankment. Troopers said a pile of snow had been plowed to the end of a driveway where it became frozen Bruce's quad-runner struck the pile and overturned, landing on Bruce. Troopers said Bruce suffered injuries to his leg. arm. neck and chest. Seat belt violation cited HOPE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers cited a Hastings man for failure lo wear a scat belt after a Jan. 25 accident. Troopers said David L. Case, 39. was eastbound on M-43 one-half mile east of Guernsey Lake Road when he entered a snowy/slushy part of the road and ran off, hitting a tree. Troopers said Case told them he was traveling 40-45 m.p.h.. but they estimated his speed was closer to 55-60 m.p.h. Troopers said Case suffered injuries to his face, chest and legs, but refused treatment. They said he also told them he was not and docs not wear his safety belt, which they said was confirmed by his injuries � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-02-06.pdf 463a96eb7d803d962f894461747a43c2 PDF Text Text Land use plan pro-agriculture See Page 2 Local couple still giving See Page 3 Saxons almost upset power See Page 13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 !r tl Hastings VOLUME 144. NO 5 County Board to moot Fob. 12 Tbe next Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting will be held at 1 1 a.m. Wednesday. Feb. 11 instead of the usual time of 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. The meeting will be held at the com­ missioners’ chambers in the Barry County courthouse. I------- f-i - <f------- Legislative Coffee slated The next Lepilauvc Coffee program win be held ■ 8 «.m, Monday, Feb. 10. at the County Seal Restaurant. Haslinp. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Slate Representative Terry Geiger and John Robinette, representing the office of Congressman Vcm Ehlers. will be on hand to discuss issues with the public. The Legislative Coffee series, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce,is heU on >h<- second Mon­ day of the month, except timing the summer. AU Barry County citizens are wel­ come to attend. Mt x - wonare ANNER THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 6. 1997 News Briefs — a------------ hi 1st Friday topic Tom assd Nancy Cutbirth Small, re­ used professors from Western Michigan University, will be guests at the next First Friday presentation Feb. 7 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings The Smalls, who also are members of the Kalamazoo Coalition of Compas­ sion. will talk about welfare reform. The coalition is billed as an alliance of citizens, pastors, churches and college faculty concerned about the plight of the poor and the vulnerable. Its purpose is "to educate the community about the realities of poverty to work for welfare reform that does more than merely reduce state and federal assistance to the poor and requite that welfare recipients find jobs' Ute coalition believes the true welfare nt a society must be measured by whether state or federal assistance truly enables the poor and vulnerable people to lead decent and satisfying lives. The Smalls will discuss stale welfare regulations developed by the Family In­ dependence Agency over the past year and suggest how some regulations might be made more humane and effec­ tive before they are approved by the Slate Legislature. New welfare regulations are scheduled to go into effect the beginning of March. . The Smalls, who gave a First Friday presentation on overpopulation in De­ cember 1994, are active with local groups concerned about peace, social justice and environmental issues. Death and grief program planned Cecilia Skidmore, bereavement and volunteer coordinator for Barry Com­ munity Hospice, will discuss the spiri­ tual and mysterious events that can oc­ cur before and after death in a program at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Feb. 6) at the Hastings Public Library. Skidmore u a licensed professional counselor in private practice, an adjunct professor at Oakland "and Western Michigan Universities and an amateur storyteller. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 945-4263. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two t PRICE 50* County to sever ties with grant writer by Cindy J. Smith Staff Writer Barry County officials have decided to sever tics with Small Government Consul­ tants after a year of “less than satisfactory" results from the firm in writing*grant appli­ cations to enhance county development. According to statements made by Com­ missioner Tim Burd Wednesday, the county will not renew a contract with SGC and owners Craig Starkweather and Patrick Doyle, though no formal action has been taken yet. "We’re all done.” Burd said. “He (Starkweather) won’t be retained for another year. Hiring a consultant was not a bad idea, but these guys didn’t do what was expected.’’ The latest news was that two grant appli­ cations to the Department of Natural Re­ sources (DNR). which would enhance Put­ nam Park in Nashville were turned down. This follows a year of what Burd claims arc shortcomings of Craig Starkweather. "He wasn’t nearly as aggressive as I thought he should be." Burd said. "We had to almost spoon feed him all along." What docs this news mean to Nashville otf.iials who ha.e just icai.a! word fiv»n the DNR that grants that would provide im­ provements for Putnam Park have been turned down ’ A plan to add walkways along the Thornapplc River and another portion of the Clowns Dreamland addition to Putnam park are now on the back burner. The plan for those improvements goes back many months. The original applica­ tion. written in March 1996 by Dr. Michael Callion. a member of the Nashville Village Council, was intended to provide a walk way along the Thomapplc River. The other, ap­ plied for by the Clowns Dreamland group would help to provide additional playground equipment in the park On the advice of county officials. Stark­ weather critiqued the plan written by Call­ ton. Starkweather had written the grant ap­ plication for the Clowns Dreamland applica­ tion and submitted both to the DNR. Officials from Nashville now arc less than pleased with results, and rather surprised. "I had been notified that we were in the top pick (30 percent) for the available funds." said Callion. "But 1 pretty much know that there were only so many dollars. State won’t takeover Delton schools and probably Nashville wa n't considered a high priority." According to Callton. after donating his lime to write the initial grant proposal, it was sent on to Starkweather for his profes­ sional opinion. Starkweather then made some minor changes before presenting it to DNR officials. The written application for the walkway looked really good." commented DNR Recreation Grant Supervisor Mike McDon­ ald. "Good enough that we considered it to be in the top 30% of our applications. We then made t* site visit. At that point, we had to turn it down. ”Wc do field inspections on 30 to 40% of the trails before deciding where the money will be spent." said McDonald. "There are a number of variables that are looked at. such as need, quality of the site, the cost benefit ratio and the poverty level of the commu­ nity. before we make any decisions. In the end. only 9% of that original 30% receive money." McDonald added that he was less impressed by the Clowns Dreamland application, and based on the application. i did not make the "fiv.it ut." Arc limned funds the only reason that Nashville and other areas ir Barry County arc not benefitting from DNR money, or are the grants submitted by county consultants less than adequate? According to Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Baily. it's just a mailer of money. Bailey said that though many such grants were applied for by Barry County, none were approved. He was told that the dollars just weren't available. Among those rejected were requests for grants to improve Charlton Park. "I would be a lot more disappointed if I knew that we did something wrong." he said. "But the DNR said there was all of this money, and then the stale didn’t appropriate many of the funds." There is more to the story than that, ac­ cording to Burd who represents the residents in Nashville on the County Board. Though Burd could not confirm the exact amount of grants that were applied for since the county contracted with Small Government Consul­ tants a year ago. he did say that Starkweath­ er’s performance was “less than desirable." Brad Bender ol Middleville who was the second place instant winner ol a national "Find the Imposter- M&M contest, displays the bag that won him a six month supply of M&Ms. Standing with him are the owners of Thomapple Kitchen Jim and Beth Tuffs. Bender bought the bag at the restaurant. Boy wins ‘a lot of M&Ms’ Brad Bender got a little surprise and a lol of chocolate Tuesday morning while having breakfast al the Thomapple Kitchen in Mid­ dleville. The son of Jim and Cindy Bender of Mid­ dleville, Brad bought the second place grand prize winner of the "Find the Impostor M&M" contest, w’hich won him a six months supply of M&Ms. Cindy said she believes the contest is nationwide. The boy's mother said that since school was canceled Tuesday because of icy road conditions, the Benders were dining at Thor­ napple Kitchen between 10 and 11 a.m. Brad said he felt like having an extra snack so he bought a bag. When he opened it. he found a gray M&M in it that said "Instant Winner." Cindy said that when he opened the win­ ning bag. "He just grinned. He's a quiet boy.” Brad is required to sign his name on the package and send it in to the Mars Com­ pany. which will mail his prize, 180 coupons for a free bag of M&Ms. Bender is a fifth grade student at Page El­ ementary School and enjoys skiing, math, yo-yos and snowmobiles. Proficiency Test (HSPT). According to Engler's deputy press secre­ tary. Pai Masscranl. the governor suggested that a state trustee take over management of those districts where 20 percent or less of the students achieved a "Proficient” rating on any of the four categories of the proficiency test — writing, science, math or reading. To be eligible for takeover, the district would also have to have a 25 percent or higher dropi rale, the governor suggested After Engler's speech, the Free Press printed a "preliminary list of school districts that could face stale intervention because of poor student performance." Delton-Kellogg was listed among 59 districts in the stale where 80 percent or more of the students lacked proficiency in one or more of the four testing categories. However, according to the criteria outlined by Masserant, Delton-Kellogg would not meet the requirements for takeover because its dropout rate was 2.43 percent in 1995-96. And even if the district did meet the rc- See GRANT, continued on page 2 by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Delton-Kellogg school district won't be taken over by tlie Stale of Michigan, su­ perintendent Dean McBeth said, in spite of the fact that the school district appeared on a Detroit Free Press “hit list" of schools pur­ portedly targeted by Gov. John Engler for takeover. .During his recent Slate of the Slate ad­ dress. Engler called for a state takeover of school districts whose high school juniors performed badly on the new High School See TAKEOVER, continued page 14 S. Jefferson Street location to be sold True Value to purchase JC Penney building in Hastings by Jason Carr True Value officials said Wednesday they were to close on a deal that would result in the purchase of the former Hastings JC Pen­ ney building on Slate Street Phil Bollhouse. manager of True Value s sporting goods and bicycle store, said the company plans to remodel the front of the downtown building and transfer its bicycle and sporting goods department in about 30 days. "We ll be expanding our sporting goods department and have a larger selection of bi­ cycles." he said. Bolthousc said the company will sell its South Jefferson Street location, where it has sold bicycles and sporting goods since 1974 He said the JC Penney building has “.(MM) square feel, compared to the 7.(MM) square lect at True Value's South Jefferson Street loca­ tion. "A common statement from our customers when we moved the toy department out of the building last year was 'you just moved in.' And they may say the same thing now. but we've been there for almost 23 years." The building at 112-116 E. State Street was owned by Fred W. Stebbins Building Inc. of Fastings and had been leased by JC Penney. JCPenncy hod been at the location since Nov 1931. former manager Ken Witker said Penney announced in September that it would be closing its Hastings store, citing a lack of space for sales of more profitable clothing lines and that the store had not measured up to expectations. The Hastings store was also hurt to some degre.’ by JCPenney's presence in Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids, where the company maintains one of its largest stores m the state. This is an artist's conception of True Value’s proposed remodeling of the former JCPenney building at 112-116 E State Street True Value was expected to close a deal Wednesday to purchase the building. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 6. 1997 Proposed land use plan would preserve farm land In Man Warner Staff Writer One of the goals ol a proposed Barry Counts land use plan would be to present farm land in the county. according to County Planner Jim McManus McManus said state census figures indicate that larm land is disappearing across Michi­ gan at the rate of 10 acres every hour I he new land use plan, now under consid­ eration by the Barry County Planning Commission, may call for an increase in the minimum lot size allowed in land zoned agricultural from one acre to 10 acres. It also may allow for the establishment of agri­ business enterprises on land zoned agricul­ tural Examples ol such businesses could be corn processing plants, vegetable canning plants, or soybean oil-producing lactones. The increase in minimum lot sizes and the provision lor agn-busincss enterpnses would allow for fanning in the county to be "given the priority it deserves." McManus said. McManus said the current provision for one-acre minimum lol sizes in agricultural zoning "promotes development, not farm­ ing ’ lie said promoting agri-business enter­ prises in agricultural zoning "would help preserve larm land because it could make farming more profitable." News Briefs Delton to present play this weekend Delton Kellogg High School will have its ninth annual theater production, the play "Here and Now" by David Rogers, tonight. Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Described by Director Amy Icick as "a play within a play." the production will have students portraying themselves in the first scene and characters throughout the remainder of the play She said it provides insights into students and promotes understanding of where their parents are coining from. Tickets arc S3 at the door. They may be reserved by calling Icick al Delton High School at (616) 623-9213. Performance limes are tonight and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p m. at the high school auditorium. Jaycees offering singing Valentines The Hastings Jaycees will offer lheir annual Singing Valentines service from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Fnday. Feb. 14. Dave Wren, one of the co-chairs of the event, said the Jaycees will sing and deliver cards or Howers to clients' friends or sweethearts. For $8. they will deliver a card and a Hower and a song. For $12. they will sing a song and deliver a card. Howers and a special candy cane piece. To place a prepaid order or for more information, call Wren at 945-0195. The Jaycees is a leadership and civic organization for young men between the ages of 21 and 40 The Hastings chapter meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the Lcason-Sharpc Hall at the First Presbyterian Church. Dues arc $46.50. For more information about the orga­ nization. call 945-9454 or 945-2208. Habitat workshops Feb. 10,15,17, 22 The Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity will have iwo workshop sessions later this month for people who need housing. The first workshops will be at 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 10. or at 9 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 15. Prospective homeowners must attend one of the two and another one either at 7 pm. Monday. Feb 17. or 9 a.m. Saturday. Feb 22. All of the sessions will be held at the First L'nited Methodist Church in Hastings. The Habitat program will be ex­ plained and applications will be Tilled out Those who attend the workshops should bring proof of income from 1995 and ‘96 and at least two financial, landlord and personal references. Habitat for Humanity is a nondcnotninational Christian ministry (hat builds decent affordable housing for income citizens’ and sells them at cost Prospective homeowners also must pul m at least 2<X> hours of "sweat equity into (lie house The Barry County habitat has built houses in Nashxillc. Freeport. Or­ angeville. Delton and Hastings The next house will be built on South Street in Hastings later this year. I or more information, call 948-9939. Other stales, such as Ohio, have gone so far as to limn the number ot dwellings per acre ol agricultural land to one home lor ev­ ery KO acres. McManus said. These states have "been more vigilent in promoting farm land preservation." he said. Another goal of the proposed plan may be to preserve open space in the county and pre­ serve wetlands and water bodies. Preserving open spaces may be done by encouraging residential development in ways that would biaintain open areas that could not be developed Examples would be cluster developments, planned unit developments, and open space development designs, all ol which allow for a portion of land in the de­ velopment to be preserved as open space. Such developments also would allow for the preservation of wetlands areas in exchange for more intensive development of land nearby The new plan also could call for the estab­ lishment of more conservation reserves, which do not allow for development in "en­ vironmentally unique" land areas, including, but not limited to. swamps, marshes, wildlife habitats, spawning grounds and flood plains, as well as unique geologic, bio­ logic. hydrologic and ecological areas. These areas can be private lands that have been Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Histoical Society will meet al 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 10. at the Delton Kellogg Middle School Library. There will be a Valentine exchange and a program. The society's board will meet at 6:15 that same evening. The public is invited to attend. Teddy Bear Picnic planned Area children are invited to a Teddy Bear Picnic at the Hastings Library at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 15. The event will include a picnic fol­ lowing stories by Jennifer Strauss Ivinskas. who will tell tales of bears and humans. Because of space limitations, signup will be necessary. For more information, call 945-4263. Thornapple Wind Band plays again The Thomapple Wind Band will begin winter rehearsals Monday. Feb. 17. Rehearsals will be held in the Hastings High School band room Monday even­ ings from 7 to 9 p.m. All adult musi­ cians. older than high school age. are welcome to participate. The band plans a concert in Hastings on the afternoon of Sunday. March 23. For more information call Joseph LaJoye at 948-4409 or David Macqueen at 374-8868 Life Issue session reset for Feb. 9 The Life Issue seminar called off by bad weather Jan. 12 has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 9. at St. Edward s Church in Lake Odessa. Speakers will be Dr. Laurence Bums, chairman of the OB/GYN Department al St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, and Dr. Hank Milanowski. a Grand Rapids dentist. Bums will discuss partial birth abor­ tions and the “morning after" pill. RU486. Milanowski will talk about as­ sisted suicide. The seminar is open to the public and admission is free. Refreshments will be served after the program. For more information, call Joan Ja­ cobson at 374-7780 or St. Edward's Church at 374-7253 Nominations sought for alunni award Nominations arc being sought for the "Distinguished Alumnus of the Year” award, which will be presented by the Hastings High School Alumni Associa­ tion June 14 at the organization's 11 Oth alumni banquet. Nominations must be in writing and should contain pertinent biographical information and a statement as to why the person should be considered for this recognition. /XII nominees must be graduates of Hastings High School. The Awards Committee is scheduled to meet in April to consider previously submitted nominations in addition to ail new proposals. Nominations may be mailed to Robert Casey. 2525 Campground Road. Hastings. Mich 49058. deeded to a land conservancy or have a con­ servation easement attached to them The proposed plan may recommend the completion of a wetlands inventory of the county, which would target areas that could be presets ed in a conservation reserve. The preservation of lakes could be fur­ thered in part by controlling the practice of "keyholing." which also is referred to as funneling. Keyholing is the practice of creat­ ing parcels of land that have access to a body of water through a lot or parcel of common ownership on the lakefront. McManus said the practice of keyholing can cause a lake to be "overused." According Io the written portion of the land use plan, "many lakes in Michigan and around the country have been harmed, sometimes ir­ reparably. by the increased demand" (pul on them by keyholing.) "in Barry County, many of the lakes that arc already developed exhibit keyholing char­ acteristics which cannot be reversed. It is imperative that the effects of keyholing are minimized on the remaining waler bodies as they arc developed." Proposed land use plan recommendations to limit keyholing would require a developer Io have a capacity study of the lake affected by the keyholing to determine if damage to the lake would occur as a result of the devel­ opment. It also recommends that a developer proposing keyholing have a minimum of 75 to 100 feel of lake frontage. The proposed land use plan could also promote land preservation by initialing a Purchase of Development Rights program. With this program, county property owners could sell their undeveloped land to the state for the same amount of money they could sell it to a developer, and the stale would then retain the property as open space. Mc­ Manus said the Slate Legislature already has set aside $12 million to be spent buying up undeveloped land. Another method of land preservation would be through a Transfer of Development Rights program now under consideration by the State Legislature. With this program, developers could purchase land that is next to land being developed. The developer may then be able to get approval for smaller lot sizes on the acreage he is developing. The proposed land use plan may also re­ quire site plan approval for all major devel­ opment projects in the county, including new plats, site condominiums, commercial projects, multi-fentily residential projects, and industrial (Meets. Sita plan renews would be done ay the county Planning Commission.'and would analyze whether a project met?*11 legal development require­ ments. ' A controversy surrounding land developed via a site condominium has already erupted in the county. A Baltimore Township resi­ dent is building a residential development on rural acreage using the site condominium concept, which allows for a number of homes to be built on one large piece of property. Site condominiums are "a loophole in the plat law." McManus said. In the case of the Baltimore development, no elected public body apparently approved the project before work began on the project this past fall The proposed land use plan would rectify that situation, requiring all site condominuims to be reviewed by the County Planning Commission. McManus said Barry County continues to be a "bedroom community" where many people working in Grand Rapids. Battle Creek. Lansing and Kalamazoo choose to live. The county is knotfn as "the northern­ most county in southern Michigan" because of its large amount of undeveloped land and lakes and streams. There arc no railroads and no major highways. McManus said. By the year 2020. he said, residential property usage in the county is projected to increase 20 percent. . West Michigan also has become a desir­ able area of the state to live in. he said. "West Michigan is a place with good jobs, good places to live, and good schools. Il is where people want to locale. Those people arc going to need housing." The state itself is projected to have an in­ crease of 11 percent in its population in the next 20 years. The result. McManus said, will be "an increase of 63 to 87 percent in the amount of land being used for residential purposes." McManus said that even though there may be resistance from those who want the county to remain as it is. those who arc fighting growth arc "trying to stop the in­ evitable. "Current trends show that growth is going to happen." he said. "Il's not a question of whether you're going to have growth. It's a question of how you're going to manage it." Properly managing the projected growth is the goal of the proposed land use plan, which would replace an existing land use plan that dates back to 1974. McManus said the proposed land use plan, which includes both a written document and a land use map. will provide "an updated map to work from and direct zoning from." Planning Commission members and mem­ bers of the County Board of Commissioners will be able to use the plan to re-write the county's zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission has received input on the proposed plan from many of the 16 townships in the county. Several town­ ship advisory committees were formed to of­ fer the county Planning Commission input on the individual municipalities' planning and zoning goals Barry Planner Jim McManus is pictured holding the first written draft of a proposed county land use plan. Next to him hangs a proposed land use map. tentative land use map has already been draw n up. and a first draft of a written land use plan has been printed. 'Those drafts arc available at individual township halls. McManus said, or can be obtained al the county planning office in the county courthouse in Hastings. McManus encourages those who want to take a look at the proposed plan to pick up a copy. He also hopes people will attend spe­ cial meetings being held by the Planning Commission to discuss the proposed plan. The plan is not in its final form. Mc­ Manus emphasized. A lot of discussion must still be held before a final map and written document is presented to the County Board. Plans arc to have the final draft completed by May of this year. The re-writing of the zon­ ing ordinance to reflect the new land use plan will probably take two years, he said. The next meeting to study the proposed plan will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Feb. 24. in the first floor community room of the Courts and Law Building in Hastings, he “Current trends show that growth is going to happen," he said. "It's not a question of whether you're going to have growth. It's a question of how you're going to manage it.’ Barry Hum Jh» HrWii 11 said. More meetings will be held in succes­ sive months. McManus said (he Planning Commission wants to "make sure (the proposed plan) is thoroughly accepted and understood" before a final plan is adopted. He encouraged people to "write letters to me if they have ideas" and attend the planning meetings. McManus said he hoped the final project' would provide a "win-win" situation for ev­ eryone. Once it’s adopted, it should be usable for the next 20 years, he said, with updates occurring every five years. Hastings business students win awards in competition Hastings High’ School business students won occupational and leadership awards al the Business Professionals of America re­ gional competitive events Jan. 31 al Daven­ port College in Grand Rapids. Two students. Rachel Dreyer in document formatting and Sarrah Gregory in keyboard­ ing. earned firsts in their respective cate­ gories. Winning second-place honors were Liz Benedict, parliamentary procedure; Rachel Dreyer. Amanda Hawbakcr. Genna Nichols. Leslie Ockcrman. Amber Reid. Rob Swiatck. and Melanee Tossava. all in par­ liamentary procedure, and Roh Swiatck. keyboarding. Third-place winners were Darnell Day. Elena Mellen and Eric McCarty, presentation management team. Taking fourths were Julie Anthony in le­ gal concepts; Tara Hummell. business spelling; and Eric Soya, applicalion/intcrvicw skills Fifth-place tumors were earned by Amanda Hawbakcr in application/intcrview skills and business proofreading, and Amber Reid in medical concepts. Rich Hol/mullcr. en­ trepreneur. was sixth. It also was the third year that Hastings business students earned a winning position in the presentation management team com­ petition. Darnell Day. Eric McCarty and. Elena Mellen developed the award-winning. computer generated presentation. The application/intcrview skills competi-j lion tested the students' ability to prepare re- . sumes and letters of application and partici­ pate in interviews by area business represen­ tatives. The contests required students to ap­ ply their computer knowledge and skills learned in their business classes and commu­ nication and presentation abilities. The Hastings students arc eligible to enter the state competition March 7-9 at the Busi­ ness Professionals of America Slate Confer­ ence in Detroit. State conference winners then arc eligible to represent Michigan in the' national competition in Orlando. Fla., in April. This is the 11 th year that the Hastings chapter of Business Professionals of America has competed with students from other southwest Michigan high schools. The BPA' is a State Board of Education-sponsored ca-> recr/tcchmcal organization for students en­ rolled in business programs. Activities in­ clude occupational and leadership develop-, ment. service projects and development of basic business skills. The Hastings chapter s advisors are busi­ ness teachers Mary Dawson. Pat Purgiel. Elbert Black and Nancy Cottrell. e GRANTS...continued from page 1 "Nobody (meaning the commissioners) was happy with him." said Burd. "Hiring a consultant was not a bad idea, but he didn't do what we expected." Burd went on to confirm earlier reports that the county had not renewed another con­ tract with the consulting firm, but Bailey re­ ported that SCG had sent a letter letting the county know that they would "be unavail­ able for sen ice" tor another year Burd insisted that without the help ol SGC. the county may’not have received a $160,000 grant for jail renovations, but things have gone down hill since. ' I'm about as unimpressed as 1 can be." he had said dunng a recent county board meet­ ing. "We got the one big grant and we spent $32,000 on the contract and administration fees. 1 sure expected a whole lot more." Though Nashville officials said that they had little to report as far as an impression of Starkweather. President Gary While said that his lack of presence in the community is a disservice. "He should have been viMting all of the municipalities." said White "Our tax dollars were helping to fund his position. I feel that he should have been here asking what he could do for each community tin the way ol grant writing). Despite repeated attempts. Statkwcathcr and his associates at SGC could not be reached. The hiring of Small Government Consul­ tants a year ago was a controversial move by the board, which pulled its $20,000 annual funding of the Joint Economic Development. Commission to pay SGC $24,000 a year; and a 5 percent administrative fee. Besides the $24,000. SGC has collected $8,000 for its work on the successful jail grant. ; Some, however, have contended that the jail grant actually would have been success­ ful without SGC. The board s move a year ago also was con­ troversial because it hired SGC without tak­ ing bids from any other potential grant' writer. What will the county do next? According to Bailey, grant writing will not lake a back seal. "I still feel that grant writing is an impor­ tant service to provide in the county." he said. "Nashville may or may not have ap­ plied for grant money on lheir own. but it is important the county provide that kind of help to local units." Bailey went on to say that though no for­ mal action has been* taken. commissioners are looking at options to hire others to do the grant writing on a commission basis only. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 6, 1997 — Page 3 Generosity of local couple continues after their death by Elaine Gilbert <4 Mistant Editor Life in Barry County is better because of the kind hearts of the laic Paul and Rosellen (Jo) Siegel, fnends and associates said. When the couple was alive, they con­ tributed to the Hastings and Barry areas with their time, talents and generosity Their legacy continues now after lheir death. Paul, a Hastings attorney, and Roscllen. a reading specialist in the Hastings Area School Sy stem, left the hulk of lheir com­ bined $3.05 million estates to benefit local people through local organizations. chanta­ ble groups and churches Although they could have left their enure estates to prestigious causes in other places, their decision to leave the largest portion of their worldly possessions to benefit Barry County is compatible to lheir love of Barry County and Hastings, which was "home" to the couple, fnends and associates said. Roscllen died in 1994 and Paul died al the age of 84 last fall. Local entities arc already receiving checks from Paul's SI.766.861 estate His will left $610,000 plus 80 percent of the remainder of his estate (alter taxes, spe­ cific gifts and other expenses have been paid) to organizations and churches in Barry county. Paul Siegel s largest single bequest went to the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation (HEEF). which received $100.0000 for college scholarships for Hast­ ings students and 20 percent of the remainder of the estate to HEEFs general fund (after all the estate's fixed bequests, taxes, etc. have been paid). "It was a pleasant surprise to receive this notification.*' Hastings School Superinten­ dent Carl Schoessel said The gilt "was very Typical of who he and Jo Siegel were "They were generous when they were alive and their generosity continues.** Schoessel said. "It was an honor to know both of them...They cared about the community and young people." Siegel requested that HEEF use the $100,000 to establish the Roscllen E. and Paul E. Siegel Scholarship Fund. The an­ nual net income from that amount is to be used to provide one or two scholarships each year "for needy and deserving" Hastings stu­ dents who might not otherwise be able to attend college. He requested that special con­ sideration be given to students wishing to attend his alma mater, the University of Michigan, and his wife's alma mater. West­ ern Michigan University. The Siegel scholarships may be granted lor four years as well as for an additional four years for graduate school. Should their be no requests lor scholar­ ships. the annual income may he used for the Hastings High School Library. Siegel said in his will. Other local gifts from Paul Siegel's will include. • $50,000 to the Barry County Commu­ nity Foundation (formerly Thomapple Foundation) plus 20 percent of the remainder of his estate. • $50,000 to the Charlton Park Village Foundation THOUSANDS GIVEN TO LOCAL CAUSES... Rosellen and Paul Siegel • $50,000 to the Barry County YMCA Endowment Fund. • $50,000 to the Hastings Public Library Endowment Fund plus 20 percent of the re­ mainder of his estate Io the same fund, des­ ignating that portion of the income for the purchase of books, equipment and capital improvements. • $50,000 plus 20 percent of the remainder of his estate to the Hastings First United Methodist Church Permanent Endowment Fund. • $50,000 to the Pennock Foundation, with the stipulation that if the hospital should ever merge or change its character in any way, the sum is to be spent in the Hast­ ings area only. • $50,000 to Kellogg Community Col­ lege Building Fund for the Barry County Center. • $25,000 to the Hastings Rotary Club Scholarship Fund. • $25,000 to Boy Scouts of America - to be used only in Barry County. • $25,000 to Barry County 4-H. • $25,000 to Barry Community Hospice, to be used in Barry County only. • $25,000 to Barry County Chapter. American Cancer Society. • $25,000 to Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. • $10,000 to Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, where the couple some­ times attended services during summer visits to the Wall Lake area. In addition, other organizations to benefit from Paul Siegel's estate are Paws with a Cause; Ears for the Deaf. $25,000; Leader Dogs for the Blind; $25,000; Olivet Col­ lege. the alma matter of two of his sisters. $50,000; University of Michigan College of Literature, Science and Arts. $25,000 and 10 percent of the remainder of his estate to the college's Enrichment Fund; University of Michigan College of Law. $25,000 plus 10 percent of the remainder of his estate. In his will. Siegel also gave $10,000 to each of his three sisters. $25,000 to a nephew and the same amount to a niece; and $50,000 each to two other nephews and an­ other niece. In recognition of "many years of loyal service," Paul Siegel gave amounts ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to 12 former em­ ployees. To two of his late wife's aunts, he left $10,000 each To George and /Xnn Hamaty and Jack and Gretchen Kennedy. Siegel left $10,000 to each couple, saying in his will that the gift was "not because I feel they need the money but is in recognition of their many years of friendship and kindnesses they have rendered to me.” In another section of the will, Siegel mentioned that he is "not unmindful of iny brother (who did not receive a monetary gift)...but my brother has accumulated a suf­ ficient estate on his own behalf " To the Hastings Public Library, the Siegels* generosity means the library can purchase furniture that it might otherwise do without, said Library Director Barbara SclKmdelmayer. "h’s been wonderful." she said, adding that the gifts enable the library to purchase items that the regular budget can't provide. In the past, she said attempts have been made to put large capital improvements, such as furniture items, in the regular bud­ get. but "it doesn't succeed ..because the money's not there." This spring the library will be getting a new refercnce/circulalion desk, thanks to the Siegels. "We're in dire need of a desk, ours is pretty beat up," Schondclmaycr said. In addi­ tion. the library may be purchasing furniture for the library's computers with some of the Siegel funds. Currently, the furniture that supports the computers is a "hodge podge." Schondelmayer said. "The community has really benefited from the generosity of these two people." Schon­ dclmaycr said " They have been very gener­ ous to a lol of different groups They were very generous to us." When Roscllen Siegel left money to the library after her death, the library board set up an endowment fund, which will preserve the initial gift so only the interest income will be spent. Likewise, the bequest from Paul Siegel will go into that same endow­ ment fund. With Paul Siegel's gift to the First United Methodist Church, "he practiced what he preached." the Rev. Bufford Coe said. Coe said Paul encouraged others to plan to leave gifts to the church and had been in­ strumental in promoting the creation of an endowment fund for the church and served on the committee overseeing the fund. Consequently. Coe said he "wasn't terribly surprised" by Paul's generosity. "I'm very pleased that he did (give the gift)," Coe said. Siegel's gift, like other money in the en­ dowment fund is invested so only the inter­ est income from the fund will be used for missions, building maintenance and special church projects that are not part of the church's regular budget. This provides for the "extra things" that would not otherwise be possible, Coe said of the special projects. Richard Groos. president of the Barry Community Foundation Board of Directors, said Paul was one of the original founders of the foundation which was called the Thornapplc Foundation when it was formed in the early 1960% Groos called Siegel "a guiding light...to Monetary gifts from the late Paul Siegel's estate are being received by county organizations. In this photo, for example. Herm Bottcher (right) presents a $25,000 check from the Siegel estate to Hastings Rotary President Jerry Sarver. The Hastings Rotary Club plans to put the gift in its scholarship fund. the end" to both the Thomapple and Com­ munity foundations. "He was very interested in estate work and helping people with wills. He was able to generate a lot of gifts to the Thomapple Foundation and the Community Foundation just by counseling people on lheir wills and bequests." Groos said Siegel's own gift to the Community Foundation "is a nice boost." Groos said "The nice part about this is we're getting a 50 percent matching grant from the Kellogg Foundation." he said An anonymous donor also is matching all gifts to the foundation so Siegel's initial gift has brought other money into the foundation's endowment fund. "The principle stays forever (with the foundation) and the income (interest and div­ idend earnings) will be a continuing source of income" for the foundation," he said. The foundation awards grants that benefit the community as a whole. Judy Tuttle, who will soon be president of the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County, said the Arts Council board was able to double the money Siegel left to the Arts Council by putting it into its Sue Drummond Arts Education Fund. Don Drummond had previously offered to double contributions placed in that fund for a specified period of lime "so the impact is spread throughout the county for the benefit of children." Tuttle said. "The community has really benefited from the generosity of these two people. They have been very generous to a lot of different groups...They were very generous to US." Butan SchonMmayer Library Diracter Some of Siegel's gift will go to scholar­ ships to allow young people to pursue the arts and discover if their interests are there. Some of the funds will go to offer educa­ tional exposure to the arts to younger children by offering classes, performances and other programs "It's an exciting time." Tuttle said. Hastings attorney Bruce Gee. a partner in the law firm that Siegel formed with Richard Hudson, said Siegel's generosity to the county "shows his commitment to the people who helped him prosper. He wanted to give it back." "Between the two. they (the Siegels) re­ ally helped Barry County." Gee said. Siegel loved Hastings. Gee said. "He wouldn't hardly go to Florida he liked Hast­ ings so much." "I think that Paul Siegel was probably the most influential attorney in the Hastings area for the possibly 35 to 40 years he prac­ ticed," Gee said "He certainly influenced how I practiced law more than any one else either in Hastings or any place else in the slate. To be quite honest with you, this firm misses him and I miss him." Gee described Siegel as a man who some­ times seemed rough on the outside, but "on the inside, had a very kind heart." $M SIEGEL, continued on poge M County schools follow state trend of drop in MEAP scores by Mary Warner Staff Writer Area school districts continue to digest the results of fall Michigan Educational As­ sessment Program (MEAP) testing. The math and reading skills of fourth­ graders and seventh-graders in the state was tested this part fall. When results were an­ nounced by the state recently, they indicated a statewide drop in scores from 1995 to 1996. Barry County Schools generally fol­ lowed the slate trend downward, although fourth grade scores in Delton Kellogg. Maple Valley schools, and Thomapple-Kel­ logg schools improved in the lop categories of math and reading, with the exception of a slight dip in the Maple Valley fourth grade "satisfactory" reading score. The number of fourth graders rated "satis­ factory" in reading increased from 36 to 54 percent in Delton and from 39.3 to 40.4 per­ cent in Thomapple Kellogg. The number of fourth-graders rated "satisfactory" in math in­ creased from 67.1 to 69.1 in Delton Kel­ logg; from 48.3 to 53.0 percent in Maple Valley and from 60.7 percent to 63.9 percent in Thomapple Kellogg. The number of Thomapple Kellogg sev­ enth graders rating satisfactory in reading also increased, from 33.1 percent to 44.1 percent. "The downward shift could be the result of a natural statistical SW'ng- juiy SMton At Thomapple Kellogg, only one of four "satisfactory" categories decreased. The num­ ber of seventh-graders achieving "satisfac­ tory" in math decreased from 60.6 in 1995 to 52.7 percent in 1996. On the other hand, the number of students receiving a "low" rating increased in three categories in Thomapple-KeHogg A total ol 18 I percent of sevc’’th-gradcrs received a low rating in math, compared to 10 6 per­ cent last year, and a total ol 14 8 percent ol fourth graders received a low rating in math, compared to 9.6 percent last year. Seventh­ graders receiving a low score in reading to­ taled 20.7 percent this year compared to 17.5 percent last year. In Lakewood, "low" ratings for seventh­ graders increased from 8.3 to 11.8 percent in math and from 19.5 to 23.6 percent in read­ ing. "Low" ratings for fourth-graders in­ creased from 8.5 to 20.7 percent in reading and 4.0 to 11.5 percent in math. At Maple Valley, most "low" scores de­ creased, with the exception of the seventh grade reading score, which increased from 18.2 to 23.8 percent. At Delton Kellogg, "low" scores decreased in all areas except seventh grade reading, which increased slightly, from 28.8 to 29.3 percent In Hastings, fourth grade students scoring "low" increased from 5.4 percent to 11 per­ cent in math and from 15.6 to 21.2 percent in reading. Math scores in the "low" cate­ gory for seventh-graders also increased slightly, from 17.2 to 17.9. In Delton, the increase in "satisfactory" scores in the fourth grade reading and math categories and the decrease in "low" scores in fourth grade reading and math indicate that "the things we're trying to do are influenc­ ing" the outcome of the MEAP tests, accord­ ing to Superintendent Deai. McBeth. "The fourth grade MEAP results this year compare favorably to other districts." Mc­ Beth said. McBeth said the test scores reflect the dis­ trict's efforts to create more quality educa­ tional programs. The district has been align­ ing its curriculum to help meet MEAP re­ quirements. has introduced team teaching, and has otherwise taken steps to help more students be successful in school, he said. However. McBeth said, "we’re not satisfied with our seventh grade tests scores." Teach­ ers and administrators will be working to de­ velop strategics to improve those scores, be said. In Hastings, director of educational ser­ vices Judy Shelton said Hastings test scores this year were generally two to three percent­ age points lower compared to 1995. Shelton said a number of factors could have influ­ enced the test results. The test this year might have been harder, she said. The stu­ dents taking the lest arc also different stu­ dents than those taking the test last year. Shelton has said in the past that comparing one group of students to another is not as accurate an indicator of performance as com­ paring the same group of students from year to year. Different groups of students can be al different levels of learning, or have greater percentages of high or low achievers. Shelton said the downward shift could also be the result of a natural statistical "swing" in test scores. In other words, for a score to be considered an average achievement level from year to year, there is a "swing of 6 per­ cent around a norm" in which the scores are actually not dropping or increasing, but simply experiencing normal fluctuations. However, she said, in Hastings efforts continue to align curriculums so students will have learned material they are expected to know in the MEAP tests, and the district continues to make other adjustments. Those adjustments include increasing the amount of technical reading students are re­ quired to do. Shelton said MEAP scores in­ dicated that students are doing well in the ”sto«y" category of the reading test, but not doing so well in the informational, or tech­ nical reading category. Technical reading is the reading and understanding of non-fiction material. For math. Shelton said, the district con­ tinues to focus on hands-on learning, which promotes understanding of the mathematical concepts, she said. Students also arc being asked to do "more writing in general and more writing about math." Complete test scores for Delton Kellogg. Hastings. Thomapple Kellogg. Lakewood and Maple Valley can be found in an accom­ panying graph Michigan Educational Aawaraniant Program (MEAP) That Ra«nM» ,,ArwT> Dottwi Lakowood SEotowMIo Sdbools 1006 1005 1004 1005 1008 1005 1008 1005 1006 1005 1006 1005 383 380 35.8 HI 3X8 3X3 34.0 444 M.3 BJ 388 388 3X8 47.8 484 2X8 82 380 488 37.4 31.7 2X8 103 44.1 3X1 35.1 40.4 387 174 40.0 423 32.7 3X7 380 3X0 544 573 27.0 35.5 V.9 174 4X7 484 333 34.0 zxo 274 8X4 881 35.7 10.3 11.0 14.7 881 603 281 31.4 1X8 83 5X7 686 204 388 81 10.6 5X4 55.0 263 26.1 2X3 180 487 5X8 30.1 3XC 1U 1X8 54.0 34.0 304 34.5 1X0 BJ 4XO 44.1 380 31.7 30.0 34.1 484 503 20.0 414 387 85 404 BJ 36.5 37.6 2XO 2XO 40.0 40.0 283 3O.0 2X2 10.1 714 73.7 17.8 31.0 n.o 5.4 00.0 87.1 10.0 30.0 n.o 1X0 5XO 483 20.0 30.3 M.O 214 704 23.6 25.6 113 4.0 6X0 60.7 21.3 20.8 14.8 0.6 603 6X1 21.4 2X4 181 143 7th Grade SafMtaaOwv Math ModErst* Law 4th Grade SoMflAMtwy Low Math SatiaftocteW MmBwoGo Low �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 6 1997 LETTERS.,.from our readers We shouldn't trade with China To the editor: In Congressman Nick Smith's "Trade with China" piece in the Banner, our represen­ tative informed us that he would "favor br­ inging China into the World Trade Organiza­ tion (W FO» |to| expand the sale of our goods <«• one more country. ultimately in­ creasing i*ur ouu wages and standard of liv­ ing" despite what Smith called "China’s history of human rights violations." In 1949. China invaded and occupied neighboring Tibet. After a decade. Tibetans demanded the Chinese government leave lheir country. China responded with brutal military force. Despite many peaceful attempts to reclaim lheir country by Tibetan spiritual and political leader, Nobel Peace Prize winner the Dalai Lama. China remains in Tibet today. while he lives in exile in India. Freedom House, a New York-based human rights group, has stated that the Chinese oc­ cupied territories of Tibet rank as the worst case of human rights violations in history. China has violated, at a minimum. 16 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Tibet Buddhist nuns have been raped by gangs of Chinese army personnel The Chinese government forces Tibetan women to mandatory sterilization and abortions to reduce the Tibetan population within their own country Palden Gyatso, a 63-year-old Tibetan monk, has spent more than 33 years in prison suffering starvation and numerous forms of brutal torture for taking part in a peaceful pro­ test against the Chinese invasion Lt. Ron Neil was a class act To the editor: As another chapter of Lt. Ron Neil’s life comes to a close and he retires from the Michigan Department ol Stale Police, we would like to take a moment to reflect on a matter mat is important to all the personnel who nuke up Barry County Central Dispatch We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation where it is due. by telling him bow muvh all of us truly respect the stellar job he has done for all the people of the State of Michigan and particularly the citizens of Barry County His positive attitude, productive leadership and management courage has never been that of doing what was right for the State Police alone, but he always stayed tucuscd on what was right tor all the citizens he has served With his dedication and meaningful coopera tion, he made our job al Barry Central much easier, because we could always count on him for encouragement and positive direction. As a true professional in the public safety field and a proactive member of the Barry County 9-i 1 board. Lt. Neil has been tireless in the pursuit of excellence He was al wav - a friend, a comrade and a great source of motivation to us all He earned the utmost respect and odniira tion from our entire staff, not ne* ausc he was commander of the Hastings Post but because he was a person who really cared a person with unwavering integrity. We are going to miss his encouraging telephone calls especially the phone calls he made just about every weekend and holidays. In closing, all of us at Barry Central Dispatch feel blessed to have had the oppur tunity to work alongside such a fine and honorable person as Ronald L Neil Charles D. Nystrom. Director Barry Cou uy Central Dispatch Baltimore Twp. residents are outraged To the editor The Banner's Jan. 16 issue's headline "Development upsets Baltimore residents ' is quite the understatement Outrage is more appropriate tor those area rt -idenG from Baltimore. Hastings and Hope townships who were in attendance al that charade of a meeting or signed a petitMNl to halt construction in fact, the residents of the entire county should be outraged al this project First, there was never a public hearing to offer local residents the opportunity to voice their concerns. Second, the project. which calls for up lo 6U housing units. was ncvci ap­ proved or denied by the " Jnmore Township Planning and Zoning Bo.tr - th*. General Township Board or any othet unit ot govern­ ment for that mattci Third, 'tc housing units are being built in a rural area that at die time was zoned agricultural use and z zoning change or variance was never applied for. Fourth, this type of projcu is totally out of character for this pan of the oxinty in that a project of this magnitude u ill have immediate negative impacts on the visual, safety and en virontncntal resources ot the area To add to the outrage, when I expressed my disfavor fur the project, the owner of the site. Jurgen Nitzche. told me that he paid his taxes and he can do what he wants with his land Shirley Drake. Baltimore Township Super visor. *aid I should be thankful that he isn't putting in mobile homes And. a represen tativc of MainStreet Bank (the apparent Opening the door to hope Call our lifeline. It's toll-free. source of funding for all or pan ol the con­ struction) told me 1 should be looking forward to such a project as it will increase my proper­ ty values. How cavalier! Mr. Nitzche will likely proceed with his plan given his •in-your-face’ attitude and the deep pockets provided by the local citizenry via MainStreet Bank. Certainly, the indif­ ference of the Baltimore Township officials won't stop this project Residents of rural Barry County should take heed' This could happen to you You can in­ vest your life's work into your rural residence only to wake up one morning to the vound of bulldozers making way for 180 new neighbors next door. The sad part is. by that time there will be nothing you can do about it Joseph Lukasiewicz Hastings The Chinese government also has caused extensive environmental damage to Tibetan land since 1«M<> Up to 80 percent of Tibetan forests have been destroyed due to clear cut­ ting. caus;ng erosion and flooding damage. This clear tuning has also threatened the sur­ vival of animals such as the rare gkuM panda, golden monkey and more than 5.000 plant species only found in this region. Northern Tibet is also now China's main nuclear weapons research and development center, home of at least four launch sites (aimed at whom?). Smith wrote. ‘The more important ques­ tion is whether our humanitarian concerns with China's human rights policies should ..prohibit American producers from selling their products to China," His answer seems to be that he is willing to ignore the suf­ ferings of other human beings in order to in­ crease U.S. sales to China. Smith, in my opinion, obviously doesn't mind making a buck here or there, even if over 1.2 million Tibetans have died and those who are still alive can no longer live with basic human rights and freedom within their own country due to the Chinese government. Any monetary increase in living standards made from exporting U.S. goods to China 1 can do without Sarah Czinder Hastings Engler, Lott do nothing for senior* Here wc go again. Senate Majority leader Trent Lon said seniors shtatld pay more for Medicare costs. He will gel a big pension and medical benefits, bigger than any seniors, when he gets oul of office compared lo our $M8 a month. His is just for a few years in office. Also Got. John Engler just happened lo find about $25,000 for no account jobs for his buddy who got beat in the last election while he's cutting the benefits lor the needy. He's also culling jobs on the liquor commission, approximately 150 jobs, taking away $40 million to $60 million from state revenue lo give lo his private enutrprised buddies, al least from the figures from the Bank Creek Enquirer Nest election vote him in again and we will have a dictator tai stale I am nut a Democrat or Republican I vole both ways. I also wonder what happened lo his Olds he said he would drive if elected the first time, after he's sold the state plane and all the Mips he has taken since m office. i Bill Christie The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms ol for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. ■ Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort Io keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be pnnted legibly or typed, double-spaced. Examining ourselves, forgiving others Next Wednesday (February 12) is cekbraled by many in the Christian communi­ ty as Ash Wednesday, which marks the begin­ ning of Lem. Lem is a period of self-exantinatkm. self­ denial. and repentance. All of this anticipates Easier, when the church celebrates the resur­ rection of Christ, and the accompanying message of redemption and forgiveness Whether or not one is pan of this Christian tradition, the notion of self-examination and repentance is a worthy one. Twelve-step pro­ grams emphasize the need for a "self­ inventory " and "making amends. " Many of us are so focused on others' failings that we overtook our own. I see this repeatedly in therapy, when couples and families come imo the office in conflict, blaming each other, seemingly oblivious to their own shortcomings In many respects, it is only when we recognize our own need lo change that change in relaiionshipa can occur. When we become aware and accepting of our own shortcomings, it may be easier to forgive others. Forgiveness is an obstacle lo many people that keeps them stuck in a quagmire of bitterness and resentment. This can lead to depression. Often, forgiveness gets confused with mak Pick mg excuses On the contrary, when we forgive, we confront the wrong or hurt that was done lo us. but we choose to let go of our need for revenge. We are not pretending that the hurt didn't matter, we are simply letting go. recognizing that to hold onto the hurt causes further harm to ourselves. Louis S modes. in his book. "Forgive and’ Forget." points out that the primary­ beneficiary of forgiveness is not the person? forgiven, but the person forgiving. Indeed.the person who has hurt us may not care one ? way or another whether we forgive them! Forgiving frees us lo move on. Sometimes, it is ourselves whom we need to * forgive. Many people live day to day with1 lingering guilt for past transgressions. This*guilt may remain long after others have$ forgiven the misdeed As with resentment towards others, holding onto our own guilt keeps us from living fully, freely. Again, the point is not lo make excuses or gloss over the1 wrong that we've done. but to confront it.* forgive ourselves, nuke it right with the per- ’ son we've hurt, and commit to move forward. You may o< may not celebrate die Lenten' season. Regardless, take some time in the* weeks to con c for sc If-reflection and ex-s perience the t'ccdom of forgiveness. uP...EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER at locations throughout Barry County. Know Your Legislators: . U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510 phone (202) 224-6221 District office 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building Rojir. 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. ph&rt (610)456-2531. Rick Tuimela. egional representative — U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Meh. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O Box 30013 Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all ol Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. Stale Caprtol, P.O. Box 30014. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. THE VOCE Of HOPE 1-N0-572-1717 ^-4 What about school takeovers? HashngsBaNNER Gov. Juba Engler and the Michigan Legislature are talking about taking orer arinum trratine of public school districts that are doing poorly finnncially Or academically. i WhaauroaM you think ot a aute takeover of certain schools’ Deivtett to the interests of Harry County Sime 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovt*.cr at j-Aa Graphcs inc ’*>2N Bioadway Ha*t*^s Ml 40058-0602 «6’•) 94t* 0554 John Jncotu Praadc.T. Joyce Ryan Treasurer ' Frederic Jacoba Vca Pianoam Stephan Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young -EOtor) Elaine Gibed ;Assntant Ea>tcr) Barbara Gall Jason Can Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mancjy Habei Kathryn Seetye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CassJicJ ads adapted Monday through rrday Bam 10 5 30 p m Scott Ommen Jerry Jonnson Saturday 8 30 a m Ryan Scharping, Hastings: Mike Smith. Halting]: Cheryl Kataul, Hnallnga: Jim King, Hailing*: Jim McMellen, Hastings: "I think il is a good idea if local administration is not getting the job done." "I think it would be OK as long as il didn't cosrtiny money to aduimisier " "Il depends on what the slate plans to do because they have loo much control over some personal decisions already." "I think the sure should slick to government and lei the teachers do the educating ' "I think the stale should keep track of schools that are doing poorly financially and Tim Reeves, Heatings: ‘foor Cindy O'Neil Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year m adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMAS TER Send address changes to PO Box 8 Killings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Pa>d al -Tastings. Ml 49058 academically." "1 think what the schools have done so far basal worked, so a change wouH . probably be a step in Jw right direction. Al leaal on a temporary basis.- �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 6, 1997 — Page 5 FINANCIAL ( LETTERS from our readers Hastings police ‘bully’ three teenagers fanmhtdby Dear editor: On the night of Jan. 23. my 17-year-old son and his friends were pulled over hy the Hastings Police after leaving a Hastings High School wrestling match. The officer accused my son of not wcaring his seat bell. My son was wearing his scat beh. He had just removed il as the officer was approaching his car so he could retrieve his Mark D. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones & Common-sense advice It’s Christ, not Mother Nature for successful investing A penny saved is a penny earned. You pro­ bably heard that from your grandmother or shared it with your grandchildren. Although it may not be economically precise, those who espouse this practice usually wind up with more money. Some of the most successful investors made their way lo the top by following similar "grass-roots" advice. For example. Warren Buffett, renowned for his financial acumen, admits that his success has come not from precision market timing, but rather from buyby quality stocks and being patient. Investment guru Peter Lynch agrees. Far more money has been lost by investors preparing for market corrections or trying to anticipale corrections than has been lost in corrections themselves." he says. there's a kN of down-home advice to support that idea. Benjamin Graham, economist and author of The Intelligent Investor, says. "When selecting a slock to buy. select one you think you will never have a reason to teB." Put in simpler terms. “Better to pay a fair price for a good company than a cheap Mark Twain offered sound advice on poor value and its partner, speculation. "There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate: when he can't afford it and when he can." For some, that might be too strict. "Only peculate with what you can afford lo lose" applies to most investors. Buffet! says patience is more important than market timing, and patience is most important W stock market "corrections." a Wall Street euphemism meaning "when stocks go down." "In a correction, the market goes down much faster than it goes up. as panicked investors stampede to get out." Graham advises that investors should be prepared financially and psychologically for |he possibility of poor short-term results. For example, in the 1973-74 decline, investors would have lost money on paper Those stuck |e Communication from. Nick Smith What money buys ; When 1 first ran for election to the Michigan flouse of Representatives in 1978. I accepted pbout $300 of PAC money in my campaign. At the time, it seemed to be just part of the formal political process But after I started in the Michigan House. 1 noticed something. After key voces, lobbyists would stand just outside the chamber with PAC checks for legislators' campaigns. But not all legislators, mind you. only those who had voted the "'right" way. 1 was shocked. My wife Bonnie >nd 1 agreed that we wanted to stay as far away from that kind of lobbyist pressure as possible. That was 1979. S nce then. I have aieadfastly refused to accept any PAC money. Often, people ask me why I don't lake PAC money. It can’t really influence the outcome of votes, tteiy argue. They suggest PACs simply donate i.xmey to those members whose votes happen to coincide with the PAC's •oW. What's the harm? It is true that most legislators rarely accept money explicitly for voting a certain way on an issue. But that doesn't mean that PAC money buys nothing. If it didn't, PACs wouldn't bother to donate. -So. just what does money buy in politics? I SmqUypul. money buys access. With very busy members of Congress, those who donate get more attention than those who don't, giv­ ing them a better chance to be heard. Former Senator Paul Simon, acknowledged by all to be an ethical member of Congress, once observed that when he returned to the office after a tiring day. he would be handed a list of Some of the callers were big PAC donors who made sure that his campaign had plenty of cash. Others weren't. Senator Simon asked. "Who do you think I called back?" More recently, we have seen stories in the paper about this happening in the executive branch as well. The Democratic National Committee has sponsored hundreds of in­ timate White House "coffees." bringing together the President, top federal officials and prospective donors or private persons who had already donated substantial sums of money. Although it is proper for the President or Members of Congress to meet with private citizens for advice, those chosen should not be based on how much money they donate. 1 will once again introduce my bill from last session aimed at ending these practices. My bill would ban direct PAC donations to federal candidates and require that members receive al least one half lheir campaign funds from in­ dividuals inside their own district. It will in­ clude provisions foi limiting and identifying the so-called soft money that is given by cor­ porations. unions and others. I am more deter mined than ever to clean up the influence that money buys in Washington because too often the results are not good for the future of our country. Eliminating or substantially reducing big PAC contributions and soft money will restore the influence of individual consti­ tuents Citizens rather than special interest lobbyists will take the leading role in deciding the government s future with their investments would have recouped . lheir losses in 1975-76 and earned a 15 per " cent return for the five-year period. This is a classic illustration that patience neutralizes risk. Another piece of common-sense advice is that successful investing usually does not come from inside information and tips. Joseph Kennedy walked away unscathed from the slock market crash of 1929. He is alleged to have attributed his remarkable timing to bait­ ing out of the market based on tips he received at a shoeshine stand That may or may not be true. But what is true is that investors have made some of the worst investments based on tips and inside information. You're better off realizing that "nobody can accurately predict short-term market movements.'* And whatever happens with the market, "don't follow the crowd: It’s usually wrong." Some of the best advice is some of the oldest advice. It has passed the test of lime because it's common sense, and it works. If you like the few pieces of advice in this arti­ cle. you'll probably enjoy a whole lot more compiled by Robert H. Thomas in his book. "Wall Street Wit and Wisdom." One final bit of advice: “An investor's worst enemy is not the stock market, but oneself." STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Close Change AT&T 39'/. Ameritech 6072 Anheuser-Busch 42 3472 Chrysler 337. CMS Energy 59’/. Coca Cola 7872 Dow Chemical Exxon 103'/. 217. Family Dollar Ford 32’/. 5r/« General Motors 43'/. TCF Financial 29’/. Hastings Mfg. 153’/. IBM 477. JCPenney 58’/. Johnson & Johnson Kmart 11 697» Kellogg Company 457. McDonald's 487. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 197. 8'/. Spartan Motors 367. Upjohn Gold 344.20 4.86 Silver Dow Jones 6833.48 + Volume 495,000,000 + ’/. + 3’/« —7. -7. -’/. + 3'/s -’/. + 2’/. +1 —’/. -37. + 7. -’/. +4 < -1-4 -'/. +3 —7. + '/2 + ’/. + ’/. -’/. -9.05 —.10 177.40 To the editor: "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth." Yes. il is "He." not "Mother Nature." as we are told by the media day in and day out. Do not believe il. It is "He" who created you and all the earth. And "He" never worried if he were politi­ cally incorrect, as is the label now given to anyone who believes "He lives" and raises up a standard that all men and women, as in­ dividuals. arc accountable tor their personal fives and the way their lives are lived. Be it short, the time we have here lo in­ fluence and persuade people that the greatest need in our lives is to repent of whatever it is that stands between us and Jesus Christ. Do not be deceived. To love him with all our heart and soul, and our neighbors as ourselves. Can't we come together as Christians and pray for one WE MAKE SMALL BANKS A BIG BUSINESS! The John Hancock Regional Bank Fund seeks to recognize investment opportunities that exist in the regional banking industry, and to specialize in uncovering them. By investing in a diversified portfolio of regional bank stocks, as well as other financial institutions, the Fund seeks superior return potential from an industry that continues to be poised for growth. Its timely advantages arc: / Growth opportunities in attractively valued bank stocks. ✓ A chance to benefit from the increased merger activity that has led to the appreciation of many regional bank stocks. Sector investing entails certain risks as outlined in the prospectus and is suitable only as part of a well-diversified investment portfolio. another? "May the things that break our God’s heart break yours." Prioritize the n. cd! The prayer group, open io everyone, meets from 12:15 to 12:45 p m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Hastings United Method's! Church on Green Street. Joyce Kelly Hastings NOTWEAMNGA am bicm con WUMMNU1K. As parents, we have always taught our children to respect the law. But what do we tell them when they are harassed by two police officers? If the officers felt they needed to pull the teens over, we have no complaint But for two police officers to resort to name calling and intimidation tactics on three teenagers is beyond us. When my son travels lo Battle Creek or Grand Rapids, my usual routine is to tell him to drive carefully, wear his seat belt, and stay out of bad areas. 1 will now include the Hastings area in my warning. I will tell him to watch out for the Hastings Police Department bullies Linda Smitherman Dello-. wallet and proof of insurance The officer also found his plates were ex­ pired. which was true and entirely my fault. His car is registered in my name, and 1 just forgot to renew the plates this month What I am upset about is the way these two officers harassed my son and his friends. They kept calling these three teens “suspicious" looking, and asking them where they kept the drugs. I'd like to tell these two officers, that as a 46-year-old mother of two. I am more suspicious looking than my 17-yearold son. These three teenagers, one being a young lady, do not even smoke cigarettes. My son even offered to let the officers search his car. Regional Bank Fund 4 Sham am m SAP500 Annual ToUl R'.tums a I1/3I/W __ (I/3/V2) NYnn tarn _____ am •79530% reprtaenit the total cumulative return o, the Clou fi >Adm of the Fund bared on change tn net aaeet value with all dutnbufionr reinvested. from the Fund's inception U1M/85 through 12/31/M. annual total returns include reinle/tmcnt of at! dirtnbutions and reflect a nratiutuni initial tales Average Annual Returns at NAV through 12/31/96 TH I'd like a free prospectus containing complete information on John Hancock Regional Bank Fund, including charges and expenses. 1 will read it carefully before I invest or send money. Name Address________________ City____ State_____ Zip Code_____ Nelson E. Walters, Second Vice President First of Michigan Corp. 100 East 8th Street. Suite 280 Holland. MI 49423 (800)772-7251 Telephone Day ( ) Evening ( a a • > John Hancock Funds ACkMIimlwnl Mmtjtrwx/Iim It’s against the law. So if you don't want a ticket buckle up. Or. you could become broke in more ways than one. NUOUIHMAlffMIAIIIin. ROHM SWT K CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS AND ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS AND THE USERS OF THE CITY’S WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS PAYABLE FROM THE REVENUES OF SAID SYSTEM AND THE RIGHT OF REFERENDUM RELATING THERETO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, intends to issue and sell revenue bonds pursuant to Act 94. Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amend­ ed, in an amount not to exceed Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3500.000) for the purpose of paying the costs of acquiring and constructing improvements and repairs to the City’s waste water treatment plant. Said bonds will mature in annual installments not to exceed twenty (20) in number, with interest rates to be determined at public sale but in no event to exceed such rates as may be permitted by law on the unpaid balance from time to time remaining outstanding on said bonds. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by Prairieville Township Planning Commission on February 19,1997, at 7:30 PM al the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE tiiat the items(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, in brief, the following: I. Special Land Use Permit filed by Mrs. (Gary) Melody Vanderveen of 12405 Enzian Road, Plainwell. Ml 49080, for a home occupation to oper­ ate a Licensed Day Care Center for up to six children. The property in question is in the "A-1" Agricultural District and is parcel no. 08-012-016­ 003-15. 2. Special Land Use Permit filed by Dana McCamman, of 12940 Crum Road. Plainwell. Ml 49080 for a home occupation to grow and sell dried flowers, flower arrangements: few antiques, crafts, candles, quilts, etc. She plans to use a small accessory building as the retail outlet. The property in question is in the “A-1” Agricultural District and is parcel no. 08-012-019­ 003-50. 3. Special Land Use Permit filed by Timothy Gagie of North Shore Party Store. 15450 M-43. Hickory Comers. Ml 49060. to allow a non-conform­ ing use expansion per section 6.19 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The Property in question is in the “R-I" Single Family. LowDensity, Residential District and is parcel no. 08-012-036-077-00. In addi­ tion the applicant is requesting a Site Plan Review at the time of this hear­ ing per section 4.13-2 of the zoning ordinance. 4. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applications at the address below. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signer fur the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being consid­ ered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice lo the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull. Secretary Prairies ille Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (6l6)-623-2664 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 6. 1997 I __________ Virginia .. (WozJ2.if2 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M 79 at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE Of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches THOBNAPPLK VALLEY CHLBCH. 2730 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pi*ror Church office phone W8-2549 Sundaj worship 9 00 a.tn and 10:45 a m. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p m also. Nursery available for all senices Bring the whole family BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIS'T. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a m . Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948 266? Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Cue. Pastor. Craig Supcn, Organist and Director of Music and Christian Education. Church phone (M6) 945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10.30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade; Mi-Hi Youth Fellowship 4:00 pm. Senior Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 pm. WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 6:00 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Night Thursday. Feb. 6 — Com­ munity Prayc. Service in Sanctuary 12:15 p.m. Wednesday. Feb 12 — Ash Wednesday Meal and Service 6 00 p m Call 945 9574 for reser­ vation Thursday. Feb. 13 — Stan Community Lenten Lunch & Wor­ ship Services at Emmanuel Episci^ial Church CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School al 10:00a m.; Wor•M>l 100a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West. Pastor Susan Tiowbndge. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship II am.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE RRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Service 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p.m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday Awana6:30-8:00 p.m. (3 yeai-olds through 6th grade). Saturdays. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Teen Center. 7th- 12th grades. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Hastings Rev Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Feb. 9 - 9:30 Sunday School (all ages); 8:00 A 10:00 Holy Communion; 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday, Feb. 6 — 6.10/6 40 Children s Choir, 7:30 Adult Choir. 8:00 AA. Saturday. Feb 8 - 8:00 NA Monday. Feb 10 — 7:00 Women of Faith. Tues­ day. Feb II - 7:00 Steph Supp./Super Ash Wednesday. Feb. 12 - 1100 Holy Commu mon; 6:00 Supper. 7:00 Holy Communion HASTINGS WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 PasKx Cart Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Px-l-ard 945 5974 Wor ship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m.. Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 am .Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9-45 a.m. for all age* NEW Beginning Jan. 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MATTERS Adult cla-ses. Gaming Personal Financial freedom. Foundational Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Pro phets - Calling God * People Back To God. Buildmg Loving Relation­ ships With Your Spouse. Children, and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mondays 6 30 to a 00 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00p m at IM E. Broad­ way. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednesday. 5.15 p m at the H dden Valley Com­ munity Center. Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 am. freewill offering You are invited and welcome ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.00 p.m. are* Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble <>uz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study • No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Rowroe. (517) 852 9228 Monung Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery , children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rote Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hours Wed./Thun. 9 a.m lo 12 noon Kathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning 9.30 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Warriors (grades K-6th) Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 7th-l2lh) Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE, 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9 45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Monung Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Service* for Aduh*. Teen* and Children GRACE RRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH I formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. 1 mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes - for all age*; 10 40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Shanng Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224; 6:30 p.m. - Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confeuions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. i33O N Broadway. Hasting*. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship. Sunday . 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E. Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all service*. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. David T. Hustwick. vicar at 948-2101. St. Andrew * is a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd. and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. 5:00 p.m. Teem; 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. “Kid* Alive” for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day — 9:00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study. 10:00 a m. Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study; 6:30 p.m. Kid's Quizz­ ing; 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further in­ formation call the church office. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 h Woodlawn. Hastings. Kevin Shockey. Aaron Welch, Minister of Music. Morning Worship 9:45 and 11:00 a m.; Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and aduh*. Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday: First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out Wednesday: Sr. High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Awana at 6:30 pm. Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study. Call church office for more information. 9*8-8004 The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Presenpt ions - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC । V 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan L Rector SHELBYVILLE - Mrs. Virginia L. Rector, age 74. of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday. February 4, 1997 in Plainwell. Virginia’s life began November 4, 1922 in Detroit, the daughter of Vernon and Minnie Moore. She graduated in 1939 from Cooley High School in Detroit. Virginia had worked for the UAW for 27 years before coming to this area in 1969. She worked for McPherson Plastics for 18 years before her retirement. Virginia enjoyed reading and playing bingo and especially appreciated the trips around the country she took with her family. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Gerald Rector in 1970; her parents Vernon and Minnie Moore; three brothers, Roy, Charles and James Moore and a sister Maryann Miller. She is survived by her daughter and son-in­ law, Terry and Marvin Miller of Shelbyville; one brother, Hazen L. Moore of Brighton; two sisters. Edna M. Caster of St. Charles, Missouri and Dorothy C. Allen of Shelbyville; one grandson, Trevor L. Sniezek; one aunt, Anna Rosin of California; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, February 6, 1997 at the Rupert. Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Planwell Chapel, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, February 7, 1997 at 2 p.m. at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Zachman officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetics Foundation. HASTINGS FIRST PRESRYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. D.C.E.. Becky Dealer. Pro gram/Youth Director. Thursday. Feb. 6 — 3:00 p.m. Cadette Choir; 3:00 p.m. Newsletter deadline Sunday. Feb 9 - —TODAY IS YOUTH SUNDAY— 9 30 and 11 00 a.m. Monung Worship (9 30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM). Nursery t* provided dur­ ing both Services 9:30 a.m. New Trustee* are recognized. 9 50 a m Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 a.m. "Coffee Hour" - Dining nx>m. 11 00 am New Elder* and Deacons arc installed ordained. I 004 00 pm Middle High PYF Ski Tnp to Bitter*wed No Senior High Youth Fellowship Monday. Feb. 10 — 7 30 p m Session meets in the Dining Room Tuesday . Feb II — 11 30 a m Staff ncets for prayer. 3 30 p m Handchime Trio; 7:00 p m Mary (49) Circle Church Lounge. 7 00pm Ixnten Bible Study begin-. Wednesday. Feb 12 — Ash Wednesday Jeanette L. Phillips HASTINGS - Jeanette L. Phillips, 66, of Hastings, died Wednesday. January 29.1997 at her residence. Mrs. Phillips was born on October 10.1930 in Greenville, the daughter of Fred and Leda (Jensen) Howell. She graduated from Greenville High School io 1948. She was married to Robert L. Phillips on August 26. 1950. She had been employed it Gibson Refrigera­ tor for three years; Portland United Methodist Church is their secretary for 14 years and was • part time secretary at the First United Method­ ist Church in Hastings. Mrs. Phillips hobbies included traveling, playing bridge, bowling, sewing and making crafts. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Marjorie Snow in 1963. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her husband. Robert L. Htillips Sr.; one daughter, Linda (Bruce) Creel 01 Portland; three sons. Robert (Dalisa) Phillips of Portland, Michael (Sherrie) Phillips of Alto and Jeffrey (Dawn) Phillips ot Macomb; sis grandchildren, Andrew, Charissa and Justin Croel, Meghann, Michael and Sarah Phillips; two brothers. Jack (Marvel) Howell and Terie (Sue) Howell; three sisters, Marilyn Moore, Patricia Christensen and Gloria (Gary) Nye; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Commital Services were held Saturday. February 1,1997 al the First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial was at Montcalm Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hoepice or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Gorbach Funeral Home, Hastings. |Roger E. Bennett| DOWLING - Roger E. Bennett, age 71. of Dowling, passed away Thursday, January 30, 1997 at his home. Mr. Bennett was born on October 19,1925 in Hastings, the son of Arthur and Flossie (Travis) Bennett. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hast­ ings kchools, graduating in 1943 from Hastings High School. He was a UJ. Navy veteran of WWII serving as a surgical assistant, dental technician and technologist from 1943 until his discharge in 1946. He was married to Genevieve R. Edgar on September 8, 1948. Mr. Bennett's employment included E.W. Bliss Companyin Hastings, Passinger Printing in Caledonia and as an Industrial Metallurgest in the missle Indwtry. He retired tn 1988. Following bis retirement he took up wood­ working as a hobby. Mr. Bennett was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Cecil, Maxell and Veraor Bennett; sister, Gladys Edger, and great grand­ son, Christopher Jerome McCurkin. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve; four sons, Richard (Linda) Bennett of Dowling, Roger (Julia) Bennett of Dowling, Jeffrey (Robin) Bennett of Hastings, Jody Bennett of Battle Creek; one daughter. Celeste SuzAnne (Vera) Scheck of Eaton Rapids; 20 grandchil­ dren; 10 great grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur Bennett of Hastings, Eugene Bennett of Hopkins; one sister, Rosalie "Peg’’ Edgar. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 1997 at the Heritage Hills Bible Church, Assyria, with Rev. David R. MacDonald officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. For years of easy rockin', make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. U.S Savings Bonds are safe — they ’re backed by the full faith and credit of the United States They’re also guaranteed to earn interest And they ’re both easy to buy — get them where you work or bank — and easy to afford You can buy them for'as little as S25 Ask your banker or your employer about including U S Savings Bonds in your retirement savings program For a recorded message of current rate information, call I-800-4US BOND 1-800-487-2663 ,nAmenni^/o. B0\DS A publu. x-fvuc «< thi» ncu'pjfxi |Elizabeth E. Kauffman| WOODLAND • Mrs. Elisabeth E “Betty"' Kauffman, age 86, passed away on February 2, 1997. Elisabeth was a loving wife, mother, grand­ mother and sister. Mrs. Kauffman was preceded in death by one grandson. Bruce E. “BJ." Kauffman IL She is survived by her husband of 60 years. Gay1; four children, Betty Lou (Ivan) Good of Lansing, Judy Cole of Lansing, Bruce (Heidi) Kaffman of Mulliken and Sue Ellen (Marv) Rartier of Woodland; twelve grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held by Pastor Daniel Smith of Vermontville Bible Church Wednesday, February 3, 1997 al the EstesLeadley Greater Lansing Chapel in Lansing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Altheimer's Association in memory of Betty Kauffman. |Leo F. Lyon] CLOVER DALE - Leo F. Lyon, age 80. died Tueaday, January 28, 1997 peacefully in his sleep at his daughter’s home in Munising. Mr. Lyon was born on February 4,1916, the son of Fred and Mary (Farr) Lyon in Sandusky Twp., Ohio. He moved north to Midland with his family in 1926 in a covered wagon pulled by mule team. There they cut and built a homestead out of the “bush". The children went to Gordotrville School. At age of 26 (1942) he entered Ore Army and World War IL He served on the Soltnon Islands, New Guinea and was wounded in action Jamury 10, 1945 on Luzon ia Douglas MacArthur's "Return”. When given Ns purple heart, three bronze stars and Combat Infantry Badge, he was told no one had lasted as loog as he did as first scout of the rifle squad. He spent 32 months recovering in Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek. There he met a red cross volunteer and teacher, Mary Bowling. After building a log cabin for his motlrer the couple were married September 26, 1948. They bought a farm in the "Nils of Hope Townshipnear Cloverdate. To them were bom two child­ ren, Rebecca and Daniel. He loci Mary in a car accident March 31,1959. Leo married Dorothy Smith June 17, 1960. He drove a school bus many years fur Delton-Kellogg Schools and was known as "Bud" or 'Tiger" to most He served 19 years on the Hope Township Board as trustee and treasurer. Mr. Lyon was very active in the Cloverdale EUB Church and Ore Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Leo and Dorothy retired from the farm in 1982 and built a new place on Keller Rd where he continued to be a wonderful gardener. Dorothy was lost to Leukemia in July of 19S8. Ill health made a permanent move to Munis­ ing necessary in March of 1996. There he was again known for Ns uniravering cheerfulness and good humor even though a stroke had robbed Nm of his ability to talk. He spent as much time as possible mowing grass that summer and fall in Munising and thoroughly enjoying going for "walks” on his electric scooter. He is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Lyon and son-in-law, DuWayne Dresden of Munising; one sort. Dan (Jan) Lyon of Canton; two grandsons, Joshua and Tim Lyon; three brothers, John (Gertrude) Lyon of Midland. Paul (Doris) Lyoo of Gordonville and Clyde (Joyce) Lyon of St. Louis; one sister, Marian Long of St Louis and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 1, 1997 al Williams Funeral Home. Rev. Willian A. Hertel officiated. Burial took place it Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made the the American Cancer Society. |__________ Frank L Klein_________ | WOODLAND - Frank L. Klein, age 90. of Woodland, passed away on Saturday, Febrwy 1, 1997 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Klein was bom on January 10,1907 in Si. Lawrence County. New York, the aon of John W. 4 Louise W. (Brinck) Klein. He was married to Oveta Nowland in Glad­ win on August 7, 1931. He was a retired fanner in the Nashville and Woodland areas and alao worked at E.W. Blias Co, Piston Ring Co. in Hastings and waa a muter welder for the National Steel Co. in Chicago. Illinois. He was president for the Retirees Club and enjoyed woodworking. Mr. Klein wu preceded in death by Na wifc> Oveta oo November 12,1996; one brother, Ray Schmitter and one sister, Petty Love. He is survived by Ns daughter, Sophia (Alfred) Root of Woodland; three grandsoos, Mark Weyerman of Nashville, Lewis Weyermin of KincNoe and Shawn Root of Wood­ land; two granddaughters, Julie Wernett of North Shores and Carrie Parker of Hastings; eleven great grandchildren; one brother, Ralph Schmitter of California and one niece, Betty Werner. Funeral services were held oo Tuesday, February 4, 1997 at Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home in Nashville. Rev. George Speas officiated Burial took place in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Rat Rock. Memorial contributions may be made in Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. |Mary Ehniue Monyon | BATTLE CREEK - Mrs Mary Elouiae (Hart) Munyoo, age 69, passed away Tueaday, February 4, 1997 at B.C. Health System: Community Site. She wu born August 3.1927 in Hope Twp., the daughter of George Rankin and Sarah Lena (Havens) Hart. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1945, and she went on to graduate Wrights Beauty Academy. She wu a resident of Hope Twp. her entire life. She wu employed by Curly Corners Beauty Shop u a beautician. She wu ownerfoperuor and had been a beautician in Ok area for teany years. r Mrs. Munyoo enjoyed sewing, bowling, ceramics, crocheting and geneokrgy. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandcNldren. She taught 4-H for over 40 years. Mrs. Munyoo wu a member of the Qanch of Jesus Christ of Lauer Pay Salas, the Barty County Sports Womens Club where tite had held office and die Barry County Hteric Society. She volunteered at both hospitals in Battle Creek and the auxiliaries. Mrs. Munyoo wu preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Thomu Munyoo and her parents. She is survived by five sons, Robert M. Hendershot of Sants. Charles D. McCarty, Jr. of Dowlity. Alan R. McCvty of Dowti^, Roger D. Munyoo of Wyoming and Mart A. Munyoo of Union City; two dreghsas. Marlene M. (Francis) McCarty of Ora^ Rapids and Darlene K. Munyoo of Battle Creek; seventeen grandcNldren; six grea grandchildren; one slater, Doris Vroomaa Grand Rapids; oae brother, Williaa Hatt tt Hasthga; one aunt, Mary Johnacm of Hickory Comers and several nieces and nephews. Visilation will be held on Thursday, Febru­ ary^ 1997 after 2:00p.m. where family will be present 2-4 and 6-8 at the Bachman Hebbie Funeral Service, 223 N. Bedford Rd, Bartle Creek. Funeral services will be held oo Friday, February 7.1997 a 10:30 a.m. at the Qmrch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 1312 Capital Ave, SW. Bishop Ralph L. Saye of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sainis win be officiating. Interment will be at Banfield Cemetery, Johnstown Twp. Memorial cootributiais may be made to the Barry County 4-H. Samara Lee Freeman HASTINGS - Samara Lee Freeman, darting infant daughter of Joo aad Leslie Freeman of Hastings, passed away January 30, 1997 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. Makario and James Alma. Ward aad Fay Hue­ man; great grandparents. Seat aad Olive Hakbeiner. Rev. E O. and Dorothy Burt, aad June Bowman; many aunts; uncles aad cousins. Funeral services were held Monday min­ ing. February 3.1997 at the Caledoma United Methodist Church. Rev. Normcn C. Kohna officiated. Interment look place at Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia. Funeral arrangemeru were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Helen M. Gumowski | MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Helen M Gumows­ ki. age 74, passed away Saturday, February 1, 1997 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Gumowski was preceded in death by her husband. Edward A. Gumowski and one daughter, Shirley A. Hooper. She is survived by one soo Clifford R. Looey of New Mexico; ten grandcNldren; many great grandchildren; one sister, Alice Coykendall of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning. February 5.1997 at the Beeler Funer­ al Chapel. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment took place al Ml Hope Ceneary, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 6. 1997 — Page 7 Social News Woodland News... Rose-Matthews to wed in March McGill-Johnston united in marriage Meg Elizabeth Johnston and Kevin Patrick McGill were united in marriage on Sept. 21. 1996 at Grace Episcopal Church in Holland. Meg is the daughter of former Hastings residents Robert and Elizabeth Johnston, now of Holland, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Johnston of Hastings. Kevin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William McGill of Billings. Montana. The Rev. Wayne Smith of Des Moines. Iowa, former rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings, officiated with the Rev. Thomas Toeller-Novak. The bride’s maid of hone. was her sister. Erin Johnston, and bridesmaids were Martha Johnston, Katie Parker and Katie McGill. The groom was assisted by best man Matt Stafford and groomsmen Dan Pellissier. Fred Durant, Ben Winfrec and Tim Miller. Flowergirls were Anne Johnston and Megan McGill. Following a reception at Alpcn Rose in Holland, the couple took a wedding trip to Colorado, where they now reside in Colorado Springs. The bride graduated from Holland High School and attended Hope College and Western Michigan University. She is now employed by Emergi-Care in Colorado Spr« ings. The groom is a graduate of Upper Arl­ ington High School, Upper Arlington. Ohio, and serves in the U.S. Army. Johnston-Miller engagement told Robert and Elizabeth Johnston of Holland, formerly of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Erin Ruth, to Timothy John Miller, son of Daniel and Vicki Miller of Holland. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Holland High School, attended Hope College, and is now employed by Sandcastle for Kids in Holland. Her fiance, also a graduate of Holland High School, attended Baker Col­ lege. and is employed by Butch’s Drydock of Holland. The couple plans a June 14, 1997 wedding. Ina Colvin to mark her 96th birthday Mrs. Ina Colvin will celebrate her 96th bir­ thday Feb. 11. 1997. She has 21 grand children (one deceased). 35 great grand­ children (one deceased), and one great-great granddaughter and several step grand­ children. Her husband. Elmer died in 1986. Cards will be welcome. Daniel-McLean to marry May 31 Jacquie Jo Daniel and Brian John McLean will be united in marriage on May 31. 1997. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Mr. Joe Daniel and Mrs. Sandy Krystiniak. Her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John McLean. Brian and Jacquie are both graduates of Hastings High School and plan to reside in Hastings after a honeymoon in sunny San Diego. Calif. Kathrync Rose and Michael Matthews, both of Chicago, have announced their engagement. The bride lo be, daughter of Mary Rose of Las Vegas. Nev., and the late James Rose, is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor of arts degree in English communi­ cations. She is a marketing manager with McGraw-Hill publishers. The prospective bridegroom, son of Janice and Daniel Matthews of Hastings, is a grad­ uate of Grand Valley State University with a bachelor of science degree in advertising. He is a media director for Kelly. Scott and Madison. The couple plans to marry March 15 at St. Michael’s Church in Chicago, with a recep­ tion at The Pump Room. Kimes to observe 50th anniversary Join us in congratulatingMr. and Mrs. Glen G. Kime of 517 W. Colfax, Hastings on their golden wedding anniversary Feb. 10. 1997. Joyce Buche of Lake Odessa wed Glen G. Kime of Clarksville 50 years ago in Lake Odessa Feb. 10. 1947, with Mary Ann Everett (the bride’s sister) and Darwin Roth standing up for them. They have lived in the Clarksville. Lake Odessa and Hastings area, and have farms in Clarksville and Lake Odessa. They raised three children, Joyann Kime of Hastings. Mark G. (Harmony) Kime of Wyoming, MI. and Michele (Larry) Peltier of White Lake, MI. and five grandchildren, Alexander Voss of Hastings, Nicole and Chad Peltier. Erik, and Naichele Kime. Please, no gifts, cards would be ap­ preciated. We want to thank mom and dad for all the support and love they have given us through the years. We all love you very much. Wednesday is Feb. 12 and several churches will hold individual services on that date, the first combined Lenten service will be held at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church on M-66 at Davenport Road. The Rev. Phil Whipple of Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church will speak Each of the joint services will begin at 6 p.m. and will be followed by refreshments provided by the host church. Sunday. Feb. 23 will find the service at Woodbury United Brethren Church with Fa­ ther Tom Boufford speaking. On March 2, the service will be at Pleas­ ant Valley United Brethren Church. This church is on M-50 west of Lake Odessa. The Rev. George Spcas will speak. March 9, the service will be at St. Ed­ ward's Catholic Church with the Rev. Brian Allbrighl speaking. March 16. Woodgrovc Parish in Coats Grove will host the service and the Rev. Carl Litchfield will do the sermon. On March 23. Central United Methodist Church on Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa will be the place and the Rev. Jim Holloway will be the speaker. As always, a special Good Friday service will be held al Central United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. March 28. The Rev. Ben Ritter will have a message. I will fly back to Atlanta, Ga. on Monday. Feb. 10 and have a new pacemaker (pulse generator) installed al Northsidc Hospital a few days later. I plan to return on Monday. Feb. 24; »o 1 will only miss one week’s Butler-Hammond plan to wed June 21 Mr. and Mrs. David A. Butler of Mid­ dleville are pleased to announce the engage| meat of their daughter. Anne-Marie, to Mr. I Christopher John Hammond, son of Mr. and * Mrs. Gary L. Hammond of Hastings. S The bride-to-be. of Middleville, is a i graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School • and Aquinas College. Her fiance, of North Vernon. Ind.. is a graduate of Hastings High . School and GM1 Engineering and Managei mem Institute. -. Wedding vows will be exchanged on June 21. 1997. a by Catherine Lucas Mark Doane of the Doane-Smith Insurance Agency in Lake Odessa spoke about his business lo 15 members ot the Woodland Lions Club in the Lions Den Tuesday evening. The group enjoyed a meal loaf dinner pre­ pared and served by Woodland Towne House personnel through the connecting door Dur­ ing the dinner the lights in the front part of the building went out and everyone thought a fuse had blown until someone reported that the lights also were out in the front part of the next door building. The lack of electric­ ity in that part of the building shut down the furnace and the meeting room began to gel cold. Doane discussed recent changes to Michi­ gan no-fault law and lo homeowner’s insur­ ance. He said these changes should save pol­ icy holders some money. Doane said he purchased his father's busi­ ness in 1995 and operates an independent agency that can write policies lor several companies. According lo Doane, no person who is more than 50 percent al fault in an accident can collect damages under the new law. He also pointed out that air bags, anti-lock brakes and anti-theft security systems bring auto insurance discounts. When the guest speaker finished answering questions, the club started a business meet­ ing. At that time, the rest of the lights went out. Besides being dark, il was getting ex­ tremely cold in the building; so the meeting adjourned and everyone went home. The new Lakewood Youth Center in Lake Odessa will hold a "Daddy Date Night” from b to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. Daddies can bring girls from sixth grade through high school. The cost will be $15 per daddy, whether he has one daughter or five. Reser­ vations can be made by calling Jim Hol­ loway at 374-8756. The Living Stones of Lakewood United Methodist Church will present a five-year anniversary program at 7 p.m Saturday. March I. at the church. This group is made up of junior and senior high school age stu­ dents who are taught puppetry, mime and drama by John Waite. They have performed all over Michigan and in several other stales, including Florida. The program will be open to the public. It is already lime to announce the schedule for the combined Lakewood Ministerial As­ sociation combined Lenten services. As Ash Keelers to celebrate 55th anniversary Robert and Frances Keeler cclebnung their 55th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday. Feb. 9 from 2-5 p.m. at Welcome Comers Church. No gifts please, just your attendance. The open house will be given by their children Bert and Kay Keeler and Robert Earl and Sue Keeler. t BOY, Tom and Lynda Eckstrom of Farm­ ington. MI are proud to announce the birth of their first child. Alexander Thomas Eckstrom । on Dec. 12. 1996 at 12:11 p.m. Alexander I weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 19*4 inches BOY. Nicholas James bom at Pennock Hospital at 12:05 p.m. on Jan. 21. 1997 to Mike and Mary Beth Haskins of Woodland. Weighing 8 lbs. 12% ozs. and 22 inches long. i long The proud grandparents are William and Jewel Eckstrom of Lake Odessa; Ruth and Wendali Olsen of Lansing and Claude and Mary Smith of Woodland BOY, David Patrick bom at Pennock Hospital at 10:41 p.m. on Jan. 21. 1997 to Russ and Kathy McCarren of Freeport. Weighing 9 lbs. *4 oz. and 21 inches long. ' GIRL, Carley Paige Dole bom Jan. 25. 1997 *' at Bronson Methodist Hospital to Brian and Amy Dole of Shelbyville. Weighing 7 lbs. 11 * ounces xi«u a.u mcncs iuug. GIRL. Hannah Marie bom at Pennock Hospital at 2:14 p.m. on Jan. 23. 1997 to Michael and Connie Bagley of Bellevue Weighing 9 lbs. 2% ozs. and 21 inches long. ' GIRL, Amanda Marie born at Pennock .’ Hospital at 6:48 p.m. on Jan. 20. 1997 to ’ Jerry and Mary Clark of Vermontville. Weighing 5 lbs. 6% ozs. and 17% inches long BOY, Keegan James bom at Pennock Hospital at 2:05 a.m. on Jan. 23. 1997 to James and Rachel Harvath of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 7fc ozs. and 21 inches long. Dunns to celebrate golden anniversary Earl and Dona Dunn will mark their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 8. 1997. Earl has been a farmer throughout his life. After selling the farm to his sons and retiring, he continues to cultivate seeds and is well known for his sweet com Dona was a homemaker and helped with the farming operations. In 1994 Earl and Dona were inducted into the Fanners Hall of Fame. The couple share two loves, their fishing ponds.and the sport of shuffle board. They are very involved in the shuffle club in Battle Creek and in Bradenton. Florida. The couple have four children. Sybil Near­ pass of Coldwater. Ezra Dunn, Pete Dunn and Peggy Osborn all of Battle Creek; and six grandchildren. Please send your congratulations to them at the following address: 3333 26th Avenue E. Lot 1160. Bradenton. Fla. 34208. Agnes Strong to mark 90 years Agnes Strong, shown with her great­ grandson. Adam Post, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Feb. 8. Agnes lived in Wayland before retiring from teaching and moving to Mesa. Arizona. Since her husband. Elmond's. death, she has moved to Hastings and resides at 1014 Maple Circle. Hastings. Ml 49058 in Pennock Village. She has three children: Ernest (Barbara) of Hastings. Richard (Julie) of San Antonio. TX and Betsy (Frank) of Nashville. TN. There are four grandchildren and one great grandchild. She would enjoy a card from her old and new friends. column Joyce Wcinbrecht will write the column tor the Feb. 20 issue; so if you have anyihing you want included, contact her. 1 received a very nice letter from Mr. Hal Cooper of Lakewood. Ohio, a few days ago. He spent many hours in the Woodland Township Library the week before and tells me that he will soon send a booklet on the Cooper family of Woodland for inclusion in our library. He did not have much luck find­ ing traces of Oscar G. Cooper and his brief life as a dentist in Woodland, traveling around west Michigan pulling teeth, but he hopes lo publish the man’s diary sometime soon. /\ blood pressure clinic will be held at noon Wednesday. Feb. 19. at the Woodland Eagles building just before the senior citi­ zens’ noon dinner. A registered nurse will check blood pressure for anyone who drops in. Also remember that the rabbit feed that is usually held on the second Wednesday of the month al the Woodland Town House will be held on Tuesday. Feb. II. this month be­ cause of Ash Wednesday being Feb. 12. LEGAL NOTICES Faradaawa Sato This f km is o debt collector attempting to collect o debt. Any information wo obtain will bo used far that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default ho* been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Geoffrey M. SCHREINER and Shirley A. SCHREINER, husband and wife to UNITED COMPANIES LENDING COR­ PORATION. Mortgagee, doted June 28. 1995 and recorded on July 10,1995 in Libor 634, on pogo 699. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Throe Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Nino and 41/100 dollars (873.569.41), including interest at 10.875% per an­ num. Adjustable Rate Mortgage. Interest rate may change 1/1 and 7/1 of each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a solo of the mortgag­ ed promises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at 1:00 PM o'clock, on February 27. 1997. Said promises ore situated in Village of MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described o* Lot 93 of Middleville Down* Addition Number 5. according lo the recorded plat thereof os Recorded In Liber 5 of Plot*. Page 43. The redemption period shall bo 6 monthfs) from tho date of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Doted: January 16. 1997 UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION. 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms, Michigan 48025 File *96127095 (2-13) nonce or mootgadc sals WHEREAS, default has been mode in the terms and conditions of o certain mortgage mode by Ed­ ward C. Browond. a single man. Mortgagor, to Kolomaioo Mortgage Company, a Michigan cor­ poration. Mortgagee, dated the 28th day of Oc­ tober. A.D.. 1994. and recorded in the Office of tho Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day ol October. A.D.. 1994, In Libor 618 on Pogos 94-99 and rerecorded December 5. 1994 in liber 620 on pogos 333-340 which said mortgage was thereafter on. to wit: the 28th day of October. A.D.. 1994. assigned to tho Benchmark Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, and said assignment was recorded on the 31st day of October. 1994. in the Office of tho Register of Deeds for said County of Barry in Libor 618 on Fag. 102. and re-recorded December 5. 1994 in Liber 620 on pogo 341, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on sold mortgage os of tho date of this notice is tho sum of forty-nine thousand nineteen and 39/100 dollars 849.019.39), lor principal and interest, and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at low or In equity have boon instituted to recover tho debt secured by said mortgage or any pari thereof, and default having been mode whereby the power of sale contained in sold mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue ol tho power of solo contained tn sold mortgage and pursuant to the statute of tho State of Michigan in such cose mode and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 6th day of March 1997. ot 2:00 o'dock in tho afternoon, local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed at a solo at public auction to the highest bidder at tho oast door of tho Courthouse in tho City of Hostings. County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being tho place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as mov be necessary to poy the amount duo. as aforesaid, on said mortgage with the interest thereon at nine and one half percent (9.5%) per annum and oil legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney too allowed by low. and also any sum* which may bo paid by the undersigned. necessary to protect it* interest in the premises. The promises described in said mortgage ore os follows: Property situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Michigan to wft: Lof* 25 and the north I 2 of Lot 26 of Country Acres, according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in liber 3 of Plats, page 64. Commonly known os 1040 Cherry Lane. Bonfield. Mt 49058 Tax ID. No. 08 09-060-039 The redemption period shell be 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sale. Doted: January 23. 1997. Benchmark Mortgage Corporation. Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A FORREST. JR Attorney for Benchmark Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court Street Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone (810)238 4030 (2 20) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 6, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: Mirliagi Ferertew Sale Fik No. 96-22025 IE Estate of Virginia Lomphere. Social Security No 36614-3909 TO ML INTERESTED PERSONS Your interett in tho estate may be barred or al tectad by the following Tho decodeni whote last known address was 10878 long Point Drive. Plainwell. Michigan 49000 died November 2. 1996. An instrument dated Oc­ tober 22. 1968. has been admitted as the will of the Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the independent personal representative. Bill Carpenter. 1010 West E. Avenue. Kalamazoo. Michigan 49004 or to both the independent personal representative and tho Barry County Probate Court 220 W. Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months of tho date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to tho persons entitled to it. Philip W Dietrich (P52928) 634 King Highway. Suite 110 Kalamazoo. Ml 49001 (616)344-9236 (« 6) File NO. 97-72050 It Estate of JOHN F. LINDOW. Social Security Number 380-05 5790 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: Tho decedent, whose last known address was 78 Norm Rd . Middleville. Ml 49333 died 10-22 95 Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against tho estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the independent personal representative. Wayne W. lindow. 1733 Glonroso. Lansing. Ml 409)5 or to both tho independent per­ sonal representative and tho Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan. 49058 within four mon­ ths of tho date ol publication of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. This estate is not being supervised by tho Pro­ bate Court. Any interested party may file a written petition with tho Barry County Probate Court, located at Hastings. Michigan, and with the in­ dependent personal representative, objecting to tho appointment Tho Legal Store By Timothy P Macdonald* (PSI883) 503 Frandor Avenue Lansing. Ml 46912 (517) 351-4800 'Retained for preparation of documents only and not for representation. (2/6) SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Cad 616-945-9554 This firm is o debt collector attempting to collect o debt Any information we obtain will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE ■ Default hot been mode in tho conditions of a mortgage mode by Allen W. HAAS and Adair J. HAAS, husband and wife (original mortgagors) to Woodham* Mortgage Cor poration. Mortgagee, dated September 23. 1994 ond recorded on Septembe 27. 1994 In liber 615 on page 592. Barry County Records. Michigan ond was assigned by mesne assignments to Norwesi Mortgage Inc., a Californio Corporation formerly known os Norwest Mortgage Inc., o Minnesota Corporation, by merger and name change os assignee by an assignment doted Moy 1 1996 which was recorded on July 16. 1996. in Liber 666. on Page 756. Barry County Records, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof tho sum of Seventy One Thousand Nine Hundred Forty and 46/100 dollars (571.940.48). including in­ terest ot 8.500*-« per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mortgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that said mor tgoge will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgag­ ed promises, or some port of them at public ven­ due. ot the Borry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at I 00 PM o'clock on February 27. 1997. Said premises are situated in Township of HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described os: Lot 3 of Ackers Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats on page 7. Easement: The premises lying between the rear or southeasterly line of Lot No. 3 of Ackers Plot, ac­ cording to the recor Jed plat thereof, in Liber 4 of Plats, page 7 In tho office of the Register ol Deeds for Sorry County. Michigan, ond tho northwesterly side ol the 25 foot access rood running In a southerly and southeasterly direction from bet­ ween Lots No. 1 ond 2 of said plot, lor the nor­ thwesterly ond southeasterly limits ol said promises, and lying between tho two side lot linos of said Lot No. 3 H extended to the northwesterly side ol said access road, lor tho northeasterly and southwesterly limits. This easement is given for tho purpose of enabl­ ing grantees, the survivor of them, his or her heirs ond assigns, to build, ot their expense, a septic tank and dry well os necessary upon tho above doseribod promises, and extending necessary lines and/or pumps thereon to transport sewage from their cottage on sold Lot No. 3 to such septic tank and drywells. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: January 16. 1997 Norwest Mortage. Inc., a Californio Corporation formerly known os tier west Mortgage Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, by merger ond name change FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation formerly known as Norwet• Mortgage Inc.. o Minnesota Corporation, by merger ond name change. 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Btnghom Farms. Michigan 48025 File 696127274 (2-6) Ann Landers What are ‘parental’ obligations? Dear Ann Landers: 1 need your advice on how io deai with my aging parents. They are in lheir 70s and have fought like cats and dogs for as long as I can remember. Their arguments always upset me terribly. I left home at 18 to escape from the hell of it. 1 am a 44-year-old professional woman with a loving husband and children. 1 live 3.000 miles away from my parents and see them once a year for two or three weeks. They frequently have stupid arguments that degenerate into insulting one another's parents (long dead), and they try to get me in­ volved. which I have skillfully avoided doing. I suggested counseling. They went for several sessions, but nothing changed. Mother and Father are in reasonably good health and at times seem to enjoy one another's company. They go out to dinner often and even go dancing. My mother, however, phones me often lo complain about Dad. Mother has asked if she could live with me or if she could send my father to me — of if I could convince my father to sell lheir unmanageable house and Find a smaller one. My father resists the idea of a retirement home. He say s. "Those places Clean Marine Hastings junior in ‘Who’s Who’ Katie Wood NOTICE BARRY COUNTY PICNIC IN FLORIDA WILL BE HELD AT ZEPHYR HILLS at Forest Lake Trailer Park 2 miles east of Zephyr Hills on 54 February 26th 1997 New time 10:00 a.m. Drink furnished. Katie Wood, daughter of Barry and Mar­ garet Wood of Hastings, has been accepted for publication in the 30th annual edition of "Who's Who Among American High School Students " Wood, a junior at Hastings High School, was nominated for the 1995-96 academic year by Kathy Oliver, her history teacher. She is president of her Grace Lutheran Church youth group and is active in the church choir, is treasurer of the Key Club, is a member of the marching and pep bands, runs track and cross country, has received a perfect attendance award and has earned high honors on the honor roll. Wood hasn't chosen a college yet. but would like to go into a law career. Only 5 percent of the students in the na­ tion's 22.000 high schools arc included in the Who’s Who publication. Wood is eligible to compete for one of 150 scholarships of S1.000 each. Thomas James Stube. Nashville and Aman­ da Jean Byrans. Nashville. If her passion is sweet remembrances, indulge her with a Precious Moments* gift by Enesco. These hand-crafted figurines bear warm, tenderhearted messages, displaying your love uniquely and personally. And with any S30 or more purchase of Precious Moments figurines by Enesco, for only $5.99° more, you’ll get a 1 -lb. heart-shaped box of delectable chocolates! Come to our store to see all our tasteful gifts for Valentine's Day. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street. Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7, Saturday 9-5 . *>U|C0CO 9 I"hrough februjn I 4th. or while quantum Um' I are for old people, and I'm not old." I don’t have a clear idea how they should live out their lives and don't want to make the decision for them. What are my obligations to my parents? I don’t want to be ungenerous, but 1 am sick and tired of their attempts to get me involved in their fights, and don't want them to destroy my hard-won. peaceful, lov­ ing home. — K.G.. Washington. D.C. Dear Washington: Be a good listener, and don't take sides. Avoid at all costs inviting cither parent to live with you Don't become involved in any decisions regarding selling their house. Recommend a real estate broker if they are serious. You ask what your obligations io your parents are. You should see to it that they have some plan in place that will provide them with financial security for their declining years. Instead of seeing your parents once a year for "two or three weeks," try to sec them three times a year for three our four days. It will be better for all concerned. And good luck. I think you're going to need it. Not getting vonr child all his shots is like leaving him out here alone. kt least II shots by tw.. Hu* sure arr votl * Qtu-stu»n< * (-all I - MINI 2 12 2522 U S Jeoxnnwrt at Hu® and Human Semcxt Dear Am I anrirri:Aftcr reading those let­ ters from parents who were tired of picking up after their kids. 1 knew 1 had to write 1 am a strong believer in "what goes around come* around." My teenage son also decorated the floor of his room with clothes, soft-drink cans and heaven knows what else. It drove me insane, especially since I'm com­ pulsively neat. The only solution I found was to keep the door closed at all times. One day. my son came home and announc­ ed that he had enlisted in the Marine Corps. My response was "You'd better clean your room before you leave." He didn't. I had to go in with a shovel and trash bags. I had even forgotten the color of his carpeting. To make a long story short, this young man learned to appreciate cleanliness after his drill instructors ordered him to clean the bathroom with a toothbrush. Now when this former slob conies home on leave, he actually hangs his clothe* in the closet and makes his bed. I say. God bless the U.S. Marine Corps — Proud USMC Mom. Dear Proud Mom: It sounds as if the Marine Corps made a man out of your boy. This incredible transformation is not uncom­ mon. I've heard of it from mothers whose sons joined the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Here's a 21-gun salute to all of them. Disturbing tale Dear Ann Landen: Here's more proof that you can't possibly make up letters or imagine situations worse than the truth. 1 am sending you an article from the Fori Lauderdale Sun­ Sentinel. Here's the story: "A Bair Middle School student who allegedly took two guns to school to kill his assistant principal was released from the Broward County Jail on Friday. Broward Cir­ cuit Judge Robert Tyson dismissed an at-, temped murder charge against Anlomal Walker. 16. who was arrested in January. Prosecutors plan to appeal the ruling "The boy told Sunrise police after his arrest that he had planned to kill assistant principal; Robert Curcio and took two weapons, a; .25-caliber semiautomatic pistol and a .38' caliber revolver, to do the job "The slate charged Walker as an adult, but Tyson dismissed the charges, saying the state had no 'factual support that the hoy ’s actions went beyond mere preparation ’ "Walker was upset that Curcio called his home whenever he misbehaved I "he eighth­ grader's plan was foiled when a classmate told a school resource officer and Walker was call­ ed out of class and searched '' Ann, please comment on this Stunned in Sunshine Valley Dear Sunshine 1 guess Judge Tyson thinks it's OK for a 16-year-old to plan to kill an assistant principal and bring a couple of guns lo school to do the job. as long as he doesn't actually kill anybody I hope the authorities in Fori l-uudcrdalc will keep an eye on that kid. and it wouldn't hurt to keep an eye on Judge Tyson as well (P.S.: And how did a 16-year-old get ahold of two guns? Where are his parents ’ And why is he still in the eighth grade? These questions need to be addressed ) Love survives Dear Ann Landers: A few months ago. I met a beautiful man who is six years younger than lam. (I am 35.) We got along wonderful­ ly and had a lot in common. I knew after our first date that "Larry " was right for me Our relationship is strictly platonic so far. but we've grown very close. Things went great until Lam. lost his job and began to get stressed out. He's been out of work now for three months and is having no luck getting hired. The fact that I'm working and independent has put a lot of pressure on him. He doesn't feel our relationship can go any further because he has "nothing to offer me " I told Larry these things take time, but he hasn't made any attempt to contact me in several days, and I miss him. 1 am worried that his feelings of inferiority will wreck our chances for a healthy relation­ ship. Should I back off or give up? I don't want to lose this man. 1 really do love him. Please help. — Discouraged in Rhode Island. Dear Rhode Island: The best thing you can do for Larry is to help him find a job. Mean­ while. bear in mind that you've known him only a few months. Don't make any hasty decisions If it's really love, it will survive the* tnals and tribulations. Gtxxl luck. dear. Towel tip? Dear Ann Landen: Is there a correct way to put kitchen towels on the roller? I favor the "over the top" method, but my wife prefers the "from the underside" approach. Can you help? — RFC from Cleveland Dear RFC: I'm still trying to recover from the flak I received when I said toilet paper should be hung so it hangs close to the wall. I’m not giving any more advice on how to hang anything Have trouble sleeping at night and don ‘t want to get involved in a novel ? ‘ A Collection of My Favorite Gems of the Day " is the perfect bed-stand mate. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Collection, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada. $6.25). Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS The Lakewood Christian School dinner will be on Friday. Feb. 7. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Will meet Thursday. Feb 13. with the pro­ gram delayed from January. The contents of the Herron scrapbook range from somber obituaries to jokes and poems. The second meeting of the genealogy group will be Saturday. Feb. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Depot/Museum. The new officers and directors have met to formulate some plans and procedural methods. The speaker will be Beth Wills, who will talk about use of the In­ ternet in securing family information. A correction is due on the Feb 11 program at Central United Methodist Church's Family Night. The Viking Vagabonds will bring the musical program. Coming dales on the agricultural scene are the annual meeting of Ionia County Soil and Waler Conservation District, which will be Thursday. March 13. al 7 p.m. at the Rather School gym near Ionia. The district's tree sale begins now with prepaid orders for reforesta­ tion trees, lawn trees, and a book about birds and trees, wildflower seed packets and mark­ ing flags. This year the district is sponsoring a Big Tree contest. If you have a whopper tree, get an entry form and see if yours is a "Paul Bunyan" tree. Al Friday night's basketball game, the Stan Courtnay Service Award was given to Roger Eggers during halftime. He came to Woodland High School in 1957 as a coach and teacher. He spent two years at Ml. Morris, but returned when the schools merged to form Lakewood. He was athletic director and head coach for basketball, golf and cross-country. He later was assistant principal and retired in 1990. Tom Gilford of Lake Odessa was listed as one of the surviving sons of Joyce Ann Tilford. 50. of Houghton Lake, who died on Jan. 29. She had moved north from DeWin 14 years ago A Lansing newspaper reports the death of Elizabeth "Betty" Kauffman of Woodland who died Feb. 2 at age 86 She is survived by husband Gayl. to whom she had been married for 60 years, and four children, of whom one is Sue Ellen Raffler (wife of Marvin). She was preceded in death by a grandson. Bruce "BJ" Kauffman. Services were in Lansing with Vermontville pastor Daniel Smith conducting the rites. Tom Reiser was the soloist in the anthem at Centra] UM Church Sunday Woodland. Clarksville and Lake Odessa people were among those who attended the concert at Hastings Central Auditorium by the Grand Rapids Symphony on Saturday evening. Ionia County Chapter of MARSP will meet Thursday. Feb. 20, with a heart-related theme. Hopefully, there will be a speaker on heart health. Reservations are due by Feb. 14. Call 374-8420 to make reservations for lunch. Local residents received by mail last week a shiny publication containing all good news. Anyone familiar with Farm & Ranch. Coun­ try. Country Woman. Birds & Blooms would immediately recognize the print and paper as yet another product of the Reiman Publishing Company. This free magazine came courtesy of Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce. The center eight pages have local informa­ tion from the Chamber, including a salute to Dan Kingma. manager of Felpausch. All the Reiman family of magazines have a contest to find a hidden item. One magazine has a hid­ den needle. The Good News magazine has a hidden heart in only five copies - in one of the ads by a local account Reservations are coming in to Lynda Cobb for the Feb. 15 dinner at the Depot. sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. This is open to the first thirty. This meal is open to the public. The new building on Third Avenue has siding. It will expand the floor space and con­ venience of True Value Village Hardware and lumber business Phil Shattcrly. Sebewa Township, retired fanner and sheep expert, recently was elected president of the Ionia Free Fair Association. He has been sheep superintendent since 1955 and has been a 4-H leader most of his life. He has been a member of the association since 1989 and is the first 4-H person to serve in his new role. Other officers are Vice President Fred Chapman. Secretary Charles VanLoan (banker). Treasurer James Fast and board members Ann Bales. Dan Balicc. Tom Ferguson. Ken Gasper. Jerry Gregory. Lionel Haskins and William Wcisgcrhcr �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 6, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... ^1} More about burial grounds in Hastings My /m By Joyce F. Weinbrecht West Slate Road was once called Cemetery Avenue or State Road And with good reason There was Woodlawn Cemetery , establish­ ed in 1896 along the Thomapple River to the east; Riverside Cemetery , next along the river and across the street, established in 1868. and on the west along the river, and St. Rose Catholic Cemetery, established in the time between 1860 and 1870. The earliest burial was Jeremiah Foley who died in 1861. Genevieve Myers, who died on Sept 23. 1867. and Sebastian Myers, who died on Sept. 25. 1868. also arc recorded as being buried there There was no pattern of burials until 1870. These three bodies may have been moved in from Yankee Springs after the Hastings site was established From 1870 until 1904. there was a steady pattern of burials taking place there. The Thomapple River bank, along the north side of the river, where the Woodlawn Cemetery, a portion of Riverside and the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery, is very sleep, high above the Gow of the river. It is a beautiful spot, looking out over the river At the foot of the river bank, just below the St Rose cemetery there was a place in the river where the current developed into a whirlpool. The loot of the bank has long been influenced by the currents, as well as floating logs and debris that erode the toe or lower bank area. Foot traffic also has taken its toll over the years. St. Rose Cemetery was bordered on the east by a deep ravine which carries a small creek, dividing it from the Riverside Cemetery. On the North West State Road or Cemetery Avenue made the north border and then on the west was a wood lot. where trilliums. wild violets and other wild flowers bloomed pro­ fusely in the spring. A two-track wagon road entered the cemetery at the cast end. went along the river bank, in from the edge about 60 or 70 feet from the edge of the cliff. It overlooked the river, leaving the cemetery going into Cemetery Avenue or State Ro.-xl at the west end of the burial grounds, exiting about where the city limits end today. The spot was a lovely, peaceful place. Below the river flowed along reflecting the seasons. There was ice on the river at limes. The river flooded at times and in times of drought, became quite shallow. Just entering the bend, a whirlpool current, where the water is deeper and the river bank higher. This current was constantly cutting away at the riverbank below the cemetery. The board of the St. Rose Cemetery began to recognize that the river was eroding their sacred burial grounds at an alarming rate. Something would need to be done. St. Rose of Lima Catholic parish first held mass in the home of Patrick McPharlm in Hastings Township, on Section 30. Patrick McPharlm had arrived in Hastings, coming from Ireland in 1859. The Catholic families from Hastings Township had attended occasional services in • log church situated near the Old Yankee Springs tavern. The McPharlins opened their home to the services so that Hastings people didn't have to travel so far. Mass at both the Yankee Springs Catholic Church and the ser­ vice held at the McPharlm home were con­ ducted by missionary priests who traveled from Jackson or Grand Rapids Entrance to Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Hastings. Catholic Church and Rectory, Circa 1900. Organization of the Catholic Church in the City of Hastings was pushed forward in 1869 by John Stanely. Patrick Ryan and Thomas Haney, who were instrumental in organizing the parish as well as finding a meeting place In March of 1873 the parish obtained a cooper shop on Hanover Street. Hastings. Missionary priests still served the people. This building served as a meeting place for the next nine years for the congregation. Then in 1882 a heavy snow caved in the roof of the cooper shop-church and the people were again without a church. They met in the homes of parishioners. with the Thomas Haney home on what is now Cook Road being a frequent meeting place. The idea for a new church building was already being pursued among the members of the church and they had already owned three building lots as early as 1880. In 1886. a new frame church was built at 805 South Jefferson and services were held there until it burned down in 1909. The fire was felt to have been the fault of defective wiring. Once again the parish was without a church home. Mass was held in the school hall. Father Francis VanAntwerp was the first resident priest for the parish. Other early pnests were Fathers Emstrasser. Pulcher and McManus, as well as Father Algier and Father Wicart. who each served a term of two years. In the meantime it was evident that something had to be done about the ever­ shrinking St. Rose Cemetery. A piece of land at the end of Green Street in Section 18. Hastings Township, was the chosen spot. The four acres of land was deeded lo John S. Foley of Detroit on Nov. 25. 1901. from Eliza J. Steffey for the sum of $400. John S. Foley then deeded the land to John S. Foley. Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Detroit for the sum of $ I. on the 4th of December. 1917. In the meantime, burials had begun in the new Catholic cemetery named Mount Calvary. Families wishing to move their deceased family members also began to do so. handling the cost of moving the bodies and the markers themselves The first burials in the new cemetery were John Foley. Jan. 8. 1904; Catherine McPharlm. Feb. 21. 1904; Willum Murphy. April 7. 1904; and Lawrence Renkes. July 8. 1904 By-Laws ol ML Calvary Cemetery (lasting, Michigan. ARTICLE T.—On the occasion of Burial*, for the opening and caxnr of a.rrare. JJtere •ball be charged Two Dollar*. * ART. II.—No fexice or enclosure, nf wMt&eacriptioa soever, •baRbe built around a Lot or Lota, nor lot or lot* raised higher than the general grade of Ccaet^. ART. III.—Tree* already situated on «r in front of any lot -Vfcnt be re«ovcd.bv pro­ prietor*; neither. Choae planted by them on or one foot'ia front of any MK unless a pennimion be obtained fromtbe aforesaid Pastor or Lu Detegate. ART. IV.—No horse team* or yoke M cattle, with or without vAtcle. shall be allowed within the enclosure of said Cemetery, unltmi a special grant be given * the aforesaid Pastor or bi* Delegate. ART. V.—No Corpse shall be iaterreAa the Cemetery. unlesngViicket ot adminaioo be fSrtr-by-tbe aforesaid Pastor nr hb-Ekhgata<-L< is entitled '•'-s a grave on the reception of said ticket ’ ' ART. VI.—No Headstone or Monument shall be erected in the Cemetery unless approved of by the Pastor; who shall approve or disapprove of the inscription it shall bear. ART. VII.—Any person disturbing the quiet and good order of the Cemetery, by noise or other improper conduct, shall be compelled instantly to leave the grounds. ART. VIII.—Any decayed fences or eaclosures. and dilapidated monuments, will be re­ moved at the expense of the proprietors if nut removed by themselves when notified to do so. ART. IX.—All bodies must be buried in the forenoon. ART. X. —If necessary to improve said cemetery, or fo repair fences or hedges a reason­ able fee may be exacted for interments, and all improvements of Lots or Blocks shall be under lhe“immediate supervision of the Sextou or grave digger. We having read the above and foregoing Contract and By-Laws, do hereby appmvt them, and desire that they be strictly kept and observed. Given under my hand at Detroit, this 24th day of May. 1902. Jonx S. Folet. Bishop of Detroit. May 1902, By-Laws of Mt. Calvary Cemetery Hastings. The last burial recorded in St Rose Catholic Cemetery was listed as John Renkes. on Dec. 8, 1905. His body was later moved to Mount Calvary. Meanwhile, the Catholic parish was faced with a large project, that of reb.'ilding their church The church was to be built of field stones and the collection of these from nearby fields, as begun in 1911. Oscar Matthews had a farm north and east of Hastings, on Section 5. There were 20 piles of stones which had been harvested frorr the fields over the years. They began hauling the stones to the site of the new church. John Young, who lived just outside of the city limits on M-37. was an expert stone mason, but never attended the church or any ocher church. Every stone was cut and fit into place with care. The men of the church joined in with loving labor and a magnificent church was built to replace the one which had burned to the ground. The pastor at the time the new stone church was completed was Father John Li ndskey The new stone church building was fitted out and ready for occupancy in 1915. The church was debt free in November 1947 and was valued at that time al $75,000. The rectory stood on north side of the church and was a frame building. On the south side of the church there was a stone home owned by the Burtons. In 1952 this house became available to the church and it was purchased for $25,000. an addition was made to it and it became the rectory and of­ fices for the church. The two buildings had always looked like they belonged together and now they did. The former rectory was pur­ chased by Chip and Irene St. Marlin and was moved to Clinton Street, where they made it lheir home. The new Catholic School was built on this site. The St. Rose Cemetery continued to wash into the Thomapple River. The bank was be­ ing eroded by the river at a rapid rate. The new cemetery at the west edge of Hastings was being used. The Fish Hatchery had been developed to the east of the cemetery and wanted to expand to the north. A trade of the land north of Mount Calvary for the land to the east of the cemetery allowed the Fish Hat­ chery expansion and made added usable space to the cemetery, which was on level land There were still many bodies left over on West State Road and the river bank continued to melt away. Moving the bodies was hard work, to be done with hand labor, with shovels and chains and horse drawn wagons during the early years. They had to travel across the river on Broadway to Green Street and then out West Green Street to the new burial grounds. Some families could not be found to give permission for the move and to aid either financially or with the actual labor, which was a long slow process. By 1930. the Cemetery Board felt that it needed to have a closure in the matter. They hired Charles Leonard, mortician, and Clark Olmstead to finish locating the remaining bodies and markers and move them to Mount Calvary at the expense of the church. It is thought that the two men charged about $2 each for each body transferred. Even in 1930 this was not an easy task, although they did use motor vehicles to make the move They felt that the task was completed in late 1932 or the spring of 1933. Only indentations in the earth and clumps of day lillies remained to show where the graves had been. (These can still be identified in 1997.) The cemetery had long been an attractive spot for children to play in and for couples to use as a parking and sparking area The church and the community felt that it was becoming a dangerous spot as the cliff where the road was built, kept crumbling away each year. The road through the cemetery was closed to traffic and classified as a no trespassing area. Father Pohl became very concerned about the place as a liability and when he had a chance to sell it. he did so for the sum of $500. During the spring of 1946. flood walers fur­ ther eroded the bank and the pan of the cliff where the cemetery road had been tumbled down and landed in the river lost forever. It was discovered then that a couple of bodies had indeed been missed in the 1930s as they Detail from 1913 Hastings City Plat Map showing the three cemeteries on Cemetery Ave., or State Road. surfaced in the 1946 landslide. This matter was taken care of and they were buried with dignity. * The plot of land where the St. Rose Cemetery once was has had several owners. 1( is currently owned by Michael Dooley of Delton, who has spent hours and hours at­ tempting to shore the hank by placing non­ woven geotextile fabric anchored in 15-foot lengths at the toe of the bank and then cover­ ing this with rocks. The rocks are being provided at cost by ex­ cavator Carrol Carpenter of Banfield They are dropped one by one through a 30 foot plastic culvert positioned to land them in the best locations. The culvert keeps the rocks from doing further erosion damage by tearing out the existing vegetation. Once the rock rip­ rapping is done, the bank will be planted with vegetation in hopes of holding the bank and keep .! from washing down the river. There are several very large trees which he is trying to preserve. The Riparian project is being aided by grant money for materials. The Natural Resources Conservation Service. Barry District conser­ vationists and Potowatomi RCAD coordinator have assisted in getting the grants and in in­ structing Mike and his volunteers in the actual work process. One vault, now empty remains in the bank above the river, as a reminder of the time in the past when this spot as a tranquil burial ground that was. Mount Calvary Cemetery, on the comer of Green Street and Cook Road, is a well kept cemetery. It is operated by the Cemetery Board made up of parishioners who are responsible for making the lots available to parishioners. Over the years. St Rose Church has been redecorated, a new flag pole installed, carpeting put in and a new kitchen and com­ munity room built and furnished. The bell tower has been repaired and enclosed. A public address system has been added. All of this through the hard work and donations from the members. The parish has been part of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, the Diocese of Lansing, back to Grand Rapids and is now a part of the Diocese of Kalamazoo. The patron saint of the church. St. Rose of Lima, was bom in Lima. Peru, in 1586. Sources: Records of the City of Hastings. 1871-1971; Records of Mount Calvary Cemetery, 187! to 1996; City of Hastings. Michigan 1871-1971; Barry County History. 1985; History of Allegan and Barry Counties. 1880; A Look Back. Hastings. 150 Years. 1837-1987. Plat maps from 1873. 1895. 1913. Register of Deeds. Barry County Court House. Interviews with T. Edward McPharlm. Tom Taffee. Julia McLean, Charlotte Heath and Michael Dooley. EXTRA COPIES off The BANNER Catholic Church, Hastings, burned Sept. 26, 1909. are avaBabte throughout Greater Barry County. Michael Dooley working on building the stone retaining wall along the river bank below the former St. Rose Cemetery. ♦ �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 6. 1997 Wrestling action heats up, area 103 teams attempt to move on Local high school wrestling teams conclude their regular seasons this Saturday by competing in conference tournaments around this area Delton will host the Kalamazoo Valley Association tourney and Coach Aaron Tabor’s crew should be in for a real handful with quality challengers, such as Battle Creek Pennficld. eager to show their strength. Hastings will match mat moves with the other O-K White members at the conference finale at Hudsonville. The last few weeks have not been too kind for the Saxons and Coach Dave Furrow is hoping that his team is focused and injury-free. Other area squads engaged in mat warfare will be state-ranked Lakewood in the Capital Circuit classic. Middleville, the defending Division HI champions grappling at Coopersville in the O-K Blue tournament and Maple Valley matching moves al the SMAA showdown al Olivet High Look for all three to have major impacts on their conference's final standings if last week's results are any indication. Lakewood and Middleville are both coming off tournament championships, while Maple Valley won individual honors at Saturday's Bellevue Invitational. • The league tournaments will be the last warm-up for upcoming district wrestling events. Hastings High will host a team district on Feb. 13 and Lake wood will attempt to prove that Saturday's scores weren't flukes. On Feb. IS an individual district will come to Hastings. Wrestlers from all around this part of the Stale will be looking to move on. including Hastings'. Caledonia's and Marshall's. Indications arc that Barry and connecting schools in Kent County will probably have many wrestlers make it through this round. Lakewood will host their own individual district as will Delton, also a Feb. 15 affair. So the regular season will soon pass and the post-season will help determine which teams and individuals will make il to the next level. On your marks.... get set.... Volleyball District Info: Here is a list of the local volleyball teams and where they will play in district action on Feb. 28 or March I: Delton al Delton; Caledonia. Hastings. Lakewood and Middleville at Lakewood; Maple Valley al Bellevue. All teams will be geared towards advancing lo rcgionals and. possibly, even State final action. Lower peninsula semifinals and finals will again take place at Western Michigan University. Saxon Scholars Excel: Two Hastings High students have been named finalists for the 1996-97 M.H.S.A.A. Scholar Athlete awards. Andrea Dreyer is a finalist in cross country and track and Jason McCabe made the finals for prep football players. This is truly an honor for any athlete to receive. Lions Coming Feb. 15: Now Bobby Ross probably won't make the trip, but a few of his new players will when the Detroit Lions invade Middleville High Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Seme of the names that may show up arc Van Malone. Luther Ellis. Tom Beers and Jeff Hartings. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 al the door They can be purchased al Middleville's High School office. Crystal Flash or PastOct’s Market. Role Models, Just That: B i g applause goes out to the young boy who is boycotting the Chicago Bulls because of the evcr-ncwswortb> presence of one Dennis Rodman. Time and time again in society we see shoes and shirts worn by youth, clothing that is sold with the name of some so-called superstar on the label... or at least on the television commercial. The Dallas Cowboys arc another great example of this selling of slime. Just win! It doesn't matter what kind of a person a certain player is as long as he or she scores points and has some kind of schtick to go along with that particular image. Many may feel that this is just a stupid attack directed at certain athletic individuals, but I feel that choosing role models is one of the most important decisions any individual has to make. You dig? Talk to you soon. . Kyle Brower (Middleville) 31 -6 • Brandon Newington (Delton) 17-8 i 112 Bill Blair was one of three Saxons to enjoy perfect 5-0 days at last Saturday's Lakewood Tournament. Lakewood winners at home, Middleville first at Fulton It's difficult to make predictions on how a wrestling team's season will finish based on the results from the Lakewood Tournaments. For the last few years Hastings has not fared real well at Lakewood, but somehow finds a way lo improv • its ranking once the team districts roll around in early February. "We always beat them over here and then districts come and it's another slory.T Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch said. Lakewood was clearly the best on Saturday going 5-0. Delton ended the day at 2-3. Hastings 0-5 and Pennficld. Portland and Byron Center all claimed 3-2 marks. Still. Veitch did not rale the wrestling as one of his team's best. "I didn't think that we wrestled all that great." Veitch said. "We looked tired today I thought and were getting caught. " Lakewood may have been tired, but .Hastings was certainly wounded. A couple of Saxon grapplers sat out Saturday's tournament because of disciplinary reasons and a few more joined them by the end of the day with physical ailments. "We were giving up 12 points whether we wrestled well or not." Hastings Coach Dave Furrow explained. “By the end of the day. we were giving up 30 points. . Il's so difficult to make up 30 points." Delton's biggest obstacle was having loo much rest. "Our problem was 17 days without a match." Delton Coach Aaron Tabor said. "We’re just starting lo come on." The champion Vikings won over Byron Center 61-12. Hastings 51-15. Portland 44­ 22. Pennficld 45-27 and Delton 48-22. Nick Boucher (112). Jason Kauffman (125) and Gabc Steward (215) were 5-0. while Jason Curtis (152). Eli Villanueva (171) and Jeremy Casarez (130) all finished at 4-1. "This (tournament) will help us to pull together for the league tournament and the districts." Veitch said. Delton also lost to Pennficld 46-27. fell lo Byron Center 38-36. won over Hastings 48­ 34 and came up short against Portland SI27. Rob Isom (145) and Joe Daniels (130) both went undefeated for the Panthers * :d Nick Hannar (140). Brandon Newington (103). Jon Hanneckow (275) and Jason Stampfler (135) each went 4-1. Tabor had some nice words fta both his 5­ 0 wrestlers "Isom was a State qualifier as a sophomore and hasn't lost since before Christmas," Tabor said. "(Daniels) is a good student and is extremely driven." The best part of the day for Delton was having the opportunity to watch a KVA foe. "We were able lo get some tape on Pennficld (and) I think we matched up well with them," Tabor said Bill Blair (160), Kevin Morgan (171) and Tim Eascy (189) had perfect days for the Saxons and Justin Waters (275). Ed Youngs (215) and Luke Noteboom (125) all suffered just one loss. Furrow enjoys the setup of the 1-akewood Tournament, but would have liked lo have seen it come at a different time this season. "It's not a good time, unfortunately." Furrow said." One wrestler who sat out Saturday for Hastings was Jamie James at 189. James entered the week with a 22-1 record. Hastings 48 Zeeland 14 Jeremy Bishop (103). Sam Stafford (119). Luke Noteboom (125). Jesse MacKcnzie (135). Chris Stafford (140). Don Smith (152). Bill Blair (160). Kevin Morgan (171). Jamie James (189) and Ed Youngs (215) all won matches for the Saxons. Bishop had a pin in 26 seconds. Sam Stafford a 10-4 decision. Noteboom a pin in 3:34. MacKcnzie a 12-2 decision. Chris Stafford a 10-4 decision. Smith nn 18-3 decision. Blair a 9-4 decision. Morgan \yon 11-9. James 5-3 and Youngs had a pin in 3:57. Winning exhibition matches were Stan Wilkins (119), Ken Rose (171). and Gabc McCarty (215). Nick Boucher (Lakewood) 29-1 Mike Egan (Maple Valley) 19-7 Evan Space (Middleville) 23-13 Chad Campbell (Hastings) 7-4 • '■ 119 ! Dendel Craven (Middleville) 23-8 D.J. VanDorp (Lakewood) 15-9 Sam Stafford (Hastings) 13-9 Shawn Kimbrough (Delton) 8-7 , , . I 125 Luke Noteboom (Hastings) 24-5 Mike Smith (Middleville) 18-8 ' Johnnie Hicks (Delton) 16-8 Josh Roll (Lakewood) 13-9 , 130 > Joe Daniels (Delton) 29-0 Jared Otto (Middleville) 31-5 Jeremy Casarez (Lakewood) 22-7 Ryan Rude (Hastings) 8-6 Michael Nystrom (Hastings) 8-8 ' 115 Pat Lowe (Maple Valley) 24-4 Israel Rosales (Middleville) 20-15 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 7-2 Dan Earl (Delton) 6-4 Jake Marlow (Delton) 5-3 llfl ■ Nick Hannar (Delton) 27-5 i Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 23-14 Chris Stafford (Hastings) 13-10 115 Spencer Romph (Middleville) 35-1 Rob Isom (Delton) 27-3 Michael Lipstraw (Hastings) 21-14 152 1 Luke Middleton (Middleville) 31-4 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 18-3 ' Rob Tack (Detton) 18-6 149 Bill Blair (Hastings) 25-7 Matt Appel (Middleville) 16-9 Hastings 33 Northview 29 1 ; Il was close, but Hastings won out by four points. Luke Noteboom (125). Ryan Rude (130). Michael Lipstraw (145). Don Smith (152), Bill Blair (160). Tim Easey (189) and Justin Walers (275) scored wins for the blue and gold. Noteboom registered a pin in 1:03. Rude had a pin in 1:56. Lipstraw won a 12-8 decision. Smith an 18-3 decision. Blair won on a fall in 1:07. Ezsey had an easy 14-5 triumph and Walers won 7-4. See WINNERS conf, on page 11 in Kevin Morgan (Hastings) 27-2 Eli Villanueva (Lakewood) 21-5 Ron Haynes (Middleville) 21-8 Dan Anaya (Delton) 14-11 , ; 119 1 Jamie James (Hastings) 23-3 ‘ Steve Lehman (Middleville) 30-6 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 15-5 Shawn Murphy (Delton) 15-9 Jamie Davis (Maple Valley) 17-10 , 215 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 25-2 Tim Easey (Hastings) 20-6 • Miso Glavan (Middleville) 17-10 Andy Adams (Maple Valley) 15-11 ' Jon Hanneckow (Delton) 11-3 Ed Youngs (Hastings) 10-4 , 2Z5 • Chris Sutherland (Lakewood) 17-3 Justin Walers (Hastings) 23-8 Erik Vernon (Middleville) 18-14 Jason Grasman (Maple Valley) 17-13, Meddi won bv JV wrestlers Hastings' junior varsity wrestling team traveled to Coldwater last Saturday for tournament action. Two first place medals were earned by the local team along with two second places and one fifth place. Nathan Smith (112) and Gabe McCarty (215) both went 3-0 to record first-place recognition. Smith had two pins and McCarty managed one. Rob Lee (135) went 2-1 for a -ccond place and Lucas Reascr finished 4-1 for a fifth place. Halls to represent Middleville in MHer Doubles Chalenge Vem Hall Sr. and Vem hall Jr. both of Middleville, won the Region 4 finals of the Michigan state championships of the Miller $250,000 Doubles Challenge held al Airway Youngs signs on with Wayne State Hastings High athlete Ed Youngs signed a national letter-ot-intent Wednesday to play collegiate football at Wayne State University. Helping Youngs in his decision were parents Steve and Mary Youngs and Hastings High varsity football coach Jeff Keller. Youngs also received plenty of influence from brothers Chris and Chase Youngs and other athletic coaches in the Saxon family. Youngs is real excited about his football future with the Tafia'S and will join Amanda Jennings, a softball standout, at the Division I school. He say's that he will pursue a major in cnmmal justice and. although not certain, expects to be a linebacker for the WSU program. "From what I hear, as a freshman, I shouldn't receive a lot of playing time, but I should be able to prove myself there ' Luke Noteboom continues to rack up the wins for Hastings, grappling in the 125-pound weight class. Lancs in Kalamazoo. The local team posted a 1.942 total pinfall in the eight-game block to win the expensepaid trip lo the national finals. The Hall's will travel lo Sam's Town Bowling Center in Las Vegas. Nev. to compete in the March 22-23 Doubles Challenge. The winning team at that tournament will earn $20,000 with a minimum guarantee of $1,300 for each team that qualified Russell Campeau and Eugene Bedford also competed al the Stale e*ent and scored an 1.891 for a $300 payoff. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 6. 1997 — Page 11 ^Bowling SCORES: WINNERS, continued from page 10 Gabc McCarty (275) won two exhibition matches and Jell Arnett (275) won one Boukriltra Batmen Industries 51-33: Kent Oil 45-39. Cxriton Center Exuvnung 42-42; Dorothy s Hair Styling 40-44; Hecker Insurance 37-47; D.J. Electric 35-49. Gand Garora A Series — S. Dunham 161. N. Potter 166; J. McMillen 167; L Dawe 167; J. Doster 182-520; E Vanasse 195-519. D. L. Coenen 112; P. Britten 138-379; H. Coenen 172-484; N. Goggins 145-406. S. Merrill 190-491; J. Elliston 154-426; L Elliston 205-572; M. Garber 178-472. Stsnday Night Mixed B. S.en 53; Short N Sweet 53; Rednecks 51; SAS 4916; DAN Mortgage 49; Tasmamacs 48; Bowling Buddies 4516; 2x4 45; Thunder Alley 44; QB A Assoc 42; Friends 42; Dtehards 4156; Runarounds 4196; Beginners 41; Fearsome 4 3916; Danger Zone 38; Get Along Gang 28; See Ya 20. Women's High Games A Series - L. Davis 199-535; K. Sutfm 191-535; D Van Campen 189-535: D. Seeber 187-497; S. Vonberg 178-494; D. Krallman 166-475; M Simpson 162-437; L Beyer 178-428; K Faul 155-404; S. Cross 141-396; L. Corns 132-370; B Walker 123-349; D Snyder 191; E. Hammomree 178; B. Hayes 172. Maa's High Garni A Series - B Renu 119-544; D. Wotdell 180509; B. Barkhuff 182-506; K Beyer 190504; R Snyder 111 183-468; J. Barnum 224; R. Vonberg 209; K Bushee 203; 1 Jiles 190; S Krallman 187; G Snyder 181; I. Cross 179; R Snyder II 178; C. Martin 177; S. Frenlhway 175: B. Hubbell 175; B Miller 174; V DeZcss 161 Monday Mixers The Green Chics 58-30; Rowdie Girls 49-40; Girrbach's 4716-4016; Michelob 4716-4016; Three Ponies Tack 47-41; Kelly's Keglers 47-41; Dewey's Auto Body 46-42; Handers' Tours 45-43; Mr. Bruce's 40-44; T M Lassies 36-38; Hastings Bowl 34-34; Brian's Tire 32-56 Good Games A Series — M. Snyder 189-508. Shirlee V 189-536; S Glasgow 189- 552; R Shapiev 205-499; C Godbey 162-452; K Keeler 188-485; B Bennett 162-449; C Trumbull 164-424; B Johnson 190- 487. D. James 166; S Smith 159; P. Snyder 160; B Howes 158; J Kasmsky 159; D. Bums 157; B. Anders 165; J. Carpenter 160; J. VanDenberge 133; C. Petersen 130; S. Nelson 130; M. Hutchings 151. Wednesday P.M. HAS Machine 49-31; F H. Parties 4856-3116; Mace Pharmacy 4716-3216; Mill's Landing 46-34; Valley Realty 43-37: E A E Spec. 43-37; Lifestyles 4216-3716; Misfits 42-38; Hair Care 4016-3916; Varneys Stables 36-44; Nashville Chiropractic 35-45. Good Gowks A Series — K Sulfin 224-612; S. Glasgow 214-554; F. Girrbach 182-487; S Pennington 181-484; M. Matson 180-455; L Elliston 201-527: C. Shellenburger 133; B Miner 144; J Doster 149; S. Drake 153; L. Weyerman 138; T. Case 125: N. Halifax 127; J. George 158: B Wilson 158; M. Reichard 173 Fri. Mooae Mixed Four R's 5716; Three Ponies 54; Nine Wig­ gle 5016; Heads Out 5016; Get Lucky 4816; Ten Pins 48; Rocky Four 47; Special K 47; Sears Service 46: Big O*s 4316; Working On Il 43; Odd Balls 43; Late Comers 4216; Gillon's Const. 4016. Gutter Gang 38; Ramblers 3516. Roscos 28; Four Stars 19. Men’s Good Games A Scries — J Mays 218-623: J. Barnum 237-675; B. Heath 183- 529; K. Meaney 212-574; D Sears 201-570; C. Purdum Jr 200-582; D Palmaier 137-366; S. Gillons 214-521: S. Peabody 236635; T. Lewis 170; L. Brummcl 175; W Brodock 186; J Rainwater 204; M Zimmerman 170; B. Keillor 176; D. Keillor 208. J. Banimus 213; M. Lydy 186; D. Whitney 188; E. Keeler 219; B. Keeler 215; J. Bamum 111 165; R. Faye 215: T. Ramey 177. Wann's Good Guan A Series - J. Kasmsky 195-454: S. Hildenbrand 174-490; Shirtec V. 222-606: A Keillor 149-391; R. Lydy 160-469; B Roush 165-458; S Keeler 183-517; J Madden 212-530: H. Service 179-468; P Ramey 169-482; S McKee 215: S. Ripiey 156: S. Lewis 155: R. Brummel 177: S Sanborn 174; K. Becker 187; S. Keillor 166; D. Banimus 194; B Roberts 173; C. Bamum 168. Thursday A.M. . Question Marks 50-26; LeHarves >916-2616: Leftovers 4216-3316: Bosley s Good Games and Series Last Week— R Fay 550; D Lambert 521; J Buehler 527; E Olsen 200529; J Buehler 203-517. R Kme 220212-612 Senior CH liens Colvin 60-28; Kucmpel 52-36; Friend 51-37; Jesick 4916-3816; Vrogindcwcs 47-41; Hall 46-42. Nash 4516-42W; Otis’ 44-14. Bellevue Invite Maple Valley's grapplers ended up fourth with one champion and one runner-up Pat Lowe went 2-0 and won the 135pound championship. His victory in the final was a 20-5 decision over Addison's Mau K. weMike was second at 112 and finished the day al 2-! Eitan lost to Quincy's Diew 156429: A. Boniface 160425: S. Salazar '453414; D. Collier 151409; E. Dewitt 140389: S. Carney 65-378. C. Swinkunas 134-366; B Bodo 166-364; I Andrews 129-337; S. Everett 163; B Norris 149: D Olmstead 147; J. Lewis 144. Saturday Majors Boys' High Games A Series — C. Sanborn .189-553; B. Bowman 200530; S. Parish 189-519; B Hammond 192 513. Boys' Good Gaines - D Salazar 192; B 'Weatherley 184; D. Varney 180; K. Manin •162. Girls’ High Games A Series - W Miller '132-341; A. Barton 111-257. Recreation Bowling League »3 v Fairchld Oil 14; Freeport Elevator 14. . Crystal Clear Water 11; Carlton Center Ex­ . cavating 11; Barry Automotive 9. I Goad Games aad Serin - J Buehler 579. ,.T. Eckert 506: S. Anger 206-535; B Burkhuff 509; D Lambert 537; D McKelvey 522; R Wieland 212-524; J. Zink 510. B ,Buehler 214-529; G. Yoder 511: R King 223-562 I-niton Invite Middleville (2^-3i went 5-0 with wins •vei I niton 74-3. Central Montcalm 6S-6. St Chailes 45-22. St Lmiis 56-22 and rival Caledonia 36-22 Wrestlers going 5-0 lor the Trojans were Kyle Br.’wcr al 103. Jared Utls« at 130 and Snyder 4316-4016; Woodmansee 43-45; Brewer 42-46; Moucoulis 40-18. Lcthcoe 35-53; Brodock 3416-5316; Schlachter 34-54; Richardson 3316-5416 <H»d l.ime unit Series ladle-. — B Johnson 158-449; P Mulford 131; G Potter 169; G. Baker 141; B. Vrogindev.ey 151; B Estep 152; S. Pennington 200520; G. Ous 186-461; K. Colvin 187; Y. Markley 163. (mod Games and Series Men — R Schlachter 223-531; G. Jesick 197-482; M Schondelmeyer 170; C. Allman 204; W Mallekoote 208-485. R Wieland 177-516; J Mercer 213-518; W Birman 182-500; P Terpenmg 160-430; G Forbey 169-475; C. Haywood 172-463; A. Brewer 196-484; R Mason 179-504 Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 13-3; Woodmansee Sawmill 13-3; Flcxfab 106; Advanced Commercial Printing 106; Hastings Bowlers 9-7; Pin Seekers 8-8; Viking 7-9; Lockshop 6-10; Mostetler Graphics 4-12; Bye 016. Mens High Gaines A Series S. Hyde 211-580; M. Christensen 164; D. Blakely 241-629; D. Malyneik 213-529; S. Guy 171; R. O'Keefe 212-509. Womens High Games A Series C. O'Keefe 166; C. Coble 154; L. Nelson 177. Spencer Romph at 152 Evan Space, al 112 Dendel Craven, at 119 Israel Rosales, .it 135. Ron Haynes, al ri and Sieve Lehman, .it 189. all went 4-1 I he nice thing in thut three ol our tefubrs were out." Middleville Couch Tom Lehman said “Depth, not just people, hut quality people Delton 66 Paw Paw 12 The Panthers won 12 of 14 against their KVA foes with 7 ol the 12 victories connne on l.dh Those seven were Johnnie Hicks al 125 in 26 seconds. Joe Daniels .it 130 in 2:40. Rob Isom at 140 in 16 seconds. R,»h Tack at 152 in 1.21. 1 rails Luofboro al 160 m V20. Dan Anaya at 171 m I 49 and Shaun Murphy al 189 in 2:00 Brandon Newington won a 91 decision al 103 and Nick Hannar prevailed 6-3 at 145. Scar. Hall, at 112, Shawn Kimbrough, at 119. and Jon Hanneckow. al 275. all had voids. Season comes to triumphant dose for middte school team Hastings Middle School's wicstlmg team finished oil a fine season by winning Ills* Battle Creek Central Tournament Hastings defeated Allegan IU4-0. Pottage Central 108­ 0. Battle Creek Southwestern 102-3 and Battle Creek Kellogg 106-0 hi the finals. Hastings heal Marshall 69-28. Undefeated wrestlers on the day were Donavan Endsley. T.J. Milleson. Greg Seeber. Lucas Waters. Mark Peake. Andy Robert Isom also wrestled his way to a 5-0 record at the wrestlinq tournament at Lakewood High YMCA NEWS AduN Fluor Hockey Izagw On Wednesday. Feb. 12. at 7 p.m. there will be an organizational meeting for all teams interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Councils adult Boor hockey league. The meeting will be held in B-125 of the Hastings High School. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this.years season, or any new teams are encouraged to attend. League organization, rule changes, fees and leagues starting times will be discussed. Teams will be registered on a first come first served basis. There is a limit on the number of teams that can play so attendance at this meeting is important For more information, call the YMCA at £45-1574 The league is slated to begin Wednesday. March 5. 1997. Teea Saturday Open Gym Just a reminder that the Middle School/High School open gym held on Satur­ days. at the Hastings High School will not be run on Saturday. Feb. 15. The gym will be open again on Saturday. Feb. 22 and will con­ tinue to be open from 12:15 to 2 p.m. until March 29. 7/1 Grade Intramural Basketball LeM«e Any 7/8 grade boy who is in interested in playing in the YMCA after school intramural basketball program is asked to call the YMCA office for an application or they may pick up a registration form in the Hastings Middle School's Student Office Registrations must be received in the YMCA Office no later than Friday. Feb. 7. The program begins Tuesday. Feb. 11 and will continue every Tuesday and Thursday until March 20. Games will be played either at 3:00 or 4:15 p.m. in the east gym of the Middle School. Team lists and schedules will be posted on the Student Ser­ vices bulletin board on Feb. 10. The cost for the program is SI5 and is due at the time of registrations. For more information, call the YMCA 945-4574. Boys Sth and 6th Grand Basketball league The YBA boys 5th and 6th grade basketball league is getting underway. Teams will he formed on Feb. 19 and the league begins Feb. 24. Practices and games will be held on Mon­ days and Wednesdays at the Hastings Middle School East Gym. Cost is S27 and includes a team shirt. Registrations can be made at the YMCA office. Deadline is Feb. 7. We arc also looking for adults who would like to assist coaching these teams. Call the YMCA office at 945-4574 for more details. YMCA-Youth Basketball Council's Mens B Minor W-L Ritchies Koffc Shop......... 7-1 Terry's................................. .i.’.......................... 4-4 Union Bank............................ 3-2 Hastings Drill Team..........................................2-4 Grandma's Green Tree.................................... 1-6 BM^or Blairs Landscaping........................................... 6-0 Peterson/Brown..................Z.............................. 5-0 Mainstreet Savings........................................... 3-4 Hastings Merchants..........................................2-4 Cappon/Welton.................................................. 2-5 Bosleys.................................................................. 1-6 Results B Minor — Terry Basketball 41 vs. Union Bank 43; Terry Basketball 62 vs. Grandmas Green Tree 46; Richies Koffee Shop 56 vs. Hastings Drill Team 43. B Major — Hastings Merchants 58 vs. Cappon/Weltons 64; Bosley/Masse 44 vs. Blair Landscapping 67; Peterson/Brown vs. Mainstreet Savings Bank 50. NOTICE The Barry County board of Commissioners will accept applications from citizens to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission until 5:00 p.m., Monday. February 17. 1997. Applications can be obtained at the office of the County Administrator, 3rd Floor, Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. 4166-3416; New Team 38-38; Hastings Bowl 34-42; Early Birds 33-35; Lucky Shots 3016-4516: Hummers 30-46; Varneys 2916-4616 " Good Games A Series — S. Sebastian '190-540; L. Jackson 160449: I. Ruthruff '175438: B Estep 162431: O. Gillons Berc.iw 7-0 in the weight cla . ini.ih Earlier in the week. < ul. (. hris Rickeit > Lions earned wins over Bath (7<> 12.' and Lansing Christian (7J-0). Tim Easey went 5-0 for Hastings at Lakewood including this painful pin versus a Delton toe. Krauss honored Coach Roily Krauss, the varsity softball coach al Lake wood High, was recently honored as the Class B Region 15 Coach of the Year al a Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association clinic in Lansing Krauss guided the Lady Vikings to the Slate quarterfinals bs winning district and regional titles last spring. Lakewood's softball team posted a 27-9 overall record and won five tournaments. Krauss was assisted by Larry Hilton, the school's athletic director. Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6 68 per hour Ciasses start Feb 12 and end Feb 26 The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thornap­ ple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM. Monday through Fnday to fill out an application, before Feb 10. 1997 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phene calls, please ^ornappie cManor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. Story Idea? CaN 945-9554 Sign Up With The Team a0 1 ft First and second shifts, varied hours available. It not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Two dual wins The middle school grapplers beat Ionia 54­ 22 and Lakewood 70-9 in action on Jan. 28. Double winners for the Saxons were Craig Bolthousc, Mike Hamp. Scan Tefft. Paul Hcnnc/. Isaac Weeks and Andrew Anger. The-BokOS SorHoooooc MoniuEftrtt CENAs Powell. Brian Sulfin. Jason Goggins. Luke Rodgers. Robert Johnson. Robert Baker. Shaun Hollars and Andrew Anger. The Saxons were 13-1 in dual meets during the season, including a championship al the Union City Invitational. Srtl Simonton HOME 4.IFE • AUTO FARM BUSINESS HEALTH MGoernt Adon 0>e«y Gary Buckland Delton Office COMMUNICATION WITH PEOPLE WHO CANE Hon. Thru Fri. 8:30 ■ S OO Hastings Office 623-5115 Fax 623-8735 11325 S Wall Lake Rd . M-43 PO Box 100. Delton Ml PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE SERVICE FOR YOU Toll Free 1-800-223-3590 948-3720 Fax 948-3744 511 W Stale Street P.O Box 245 Hastings Ml �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 6. 1997 Volleybail team continues to improve, face FHC tonight The overall executionVas never better for Hastings' varsity volleyball team than at last Saturday s Lakeview Tournament And Coach Peggy Boucher couldn't be happier The Lady Saxons split with the host Spartans 15-12. 9-15 and Pennficld 15 *>. KI15 in pool play and then defeated Lansing Sexton 15-11. 15-7 in the quarterfinals. A 15-7, 7-15. 15-2 triumph over Mendon then pul Hastings tn the championship final Jackson High was the opponent in the final and Hastings came up short in its attempt. 15-7. 10-15 and 15-6. "As the day progressed, the team just played belter and better." Boucher explained Hamilton invite The coach was happy with how her team against one of the best. “We made them ea;i. every point." Boucher said. Mattawan d. Delton The Panthers took the Wildcats lo four games, but problems serving cost them a chance for victory. Mattawan won the match 15-11. 14-16. 15-8 and 15-5. In game four. Coach Rhonda Sturgeon said her Panther team had its troubles getting their serves over the net. while the Wildcats were ready with their attack. Delton faced some very big-school teams, losing to Battle Creek Central (No. I in Class A>. Holland and East Lansing in pool play The Panthers ended up fourth in their pool and battled the host Hawkeyes in the tournament's quarterfinals Delton's serving on Saturday was improved, but the overall execution still was not up to par. according to Sturgeon Kim Cole. Sarah Cole. Katie Wooden and Ann Glidden were key contributors to for Delton's spikers during the week. Delton played at Paw Paw on Wednesday night. Lakewood d. Okemos The Lady Vikings took some time lo gel up to full speed, but when they did the Chieftains did not know what hit them, losing 15-8. 15-0. Pearl Ward had 15 serving points, including 5 aces. Jennifer Mitchell made 5 blocks. Jami Schrock spiked 5 kills and Addi Radcliff dished out 11 assists "Il was the best of the season Amy Robbe. Danielle Wildern and Jodi Songer spurred the offensive attack Robbe had IX kills. Songer 17 and Wildern 16. Major contributions also came troin Janette Jennings with 50 dig'. Meghann Murphy with 32 digs and Sarah Hayes with 26 digs. Andrea Dreyer is another upperclassman who provided the Hastings' team with effort and leadership "I've been wailing for this and all of a sudden everything falls into place," Boucher said, "fl's been really rewarding Thcy*rc A New No. 1 Last week Charlotte was No. I and Lakewood No. 2 in the Class B prep volleyball poll named by the Michigan Inlcrscholaslic Volleyball Coaches Association. This week last week's No. 3 team. Marysville (33-0) leaps to No. I and Lakewood (46-1) sits in second Lakewood plays No. 3 Charlotte (41-3-2) on Thursday on Thursday night at Lakewood High and if the Lady Vikings win that one J-Ad will still refer lo their team as being No. I. One must also figure in th- talent of a team's opponent when figuring inesc rankings. Here are the Class B rankings playing together now (and) arc putting in a lot of effort" Coach Boucher s team will be al home tonight to face Forest Hills Central Hastings d. Otsego Janette Jennings had 6 kills and 2 .ices and Danielle Wildern 5 kills in a short, but sweet 15-3. 15-5 Lady Saxon triumph. "It was very quick and the team played lo lheir ability." Boucher said. One other Hastings player who stepped up was Rachel Nystrom who made 3 service I. aces. Aller winning the first game, the Lady Saxons could not keep the pressure on the Wildcats. 5-15, 15-1. 15-3. Amy Robbe and Jodi Songet both collected 3 kills lor Hastings Zeeland d. Hastings It was a difficult task facing Coach Peg Boucher's team and the No. 4 team in Class A prevailed 15-X. 15-10 Amy Robbe and Andrea Dreyer both had 5 kills and Danielle Wildcm. Janette Jennings. Anne BurghdolT all had services aces for the Lady Saxons. Marysville 35-0-0 Lakewood 46-1-0 3. Charlotte 41-3-2 4. Lakeshore 21-3-0 5. Shepherd 34-2-1 6. Pinconning 37-9-4 7. Reed City 32-7-2 8. Gull Lake 23-7-1 9. Vicksburg 28-9-2 10. Swan Valley 29-7-3 HM—Lumen Christi 18-5-4 Hamilton 25-9-3 Alma 21-11-7 2. Northview d. Hastings Coach Kellie Rowland, shown here, and her Lady Vikings will be ready for Charlotte tonight in the rematch. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Danielle Wildern (23) gave the Hastings' spikers a real spark on Saturday. Here. Wildern hits one over the net as teammates Aleisha Miller and Anne BurghdoM look on. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Frosh spikers face league foes Northview with 13 service points. In the match with Zeeland. Susan Hubbard had 6 service points and 3 kills. Stephanie Conrad also had 3 kills. The freshman volleyball team had a difficult week losing to Northview 15-11. 3­ 15. 15-11 and Zeeland 15-9. 11-15 and 15-4. Michelle Griggs led the Saxons against — NOTICE — You're always in touch with your The Barry County Board ol Commissioners will accept applications from citizens to serve on the Barry County Parks 4 Recreation Board until 5:00 pm on Monday. February 10. 1997. Applications can betobtained at the office of the County Administrator. 3rd floor. Courthouse. 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Hastings' eighth grade gold team lost 42S0 to Galesburg/Augusta and the blue squad Jell 44-38 to G/A in hoop action last Troy Baker had a season-high 11 points id 9 rebounds and Adam Miller and Josh c Voignes each added 6 points for the gold J Josh Boulter also had a season-high of 12 points as did Dustin Terrel with 11 points and 6 rebounds in the blue team's contest. The gold got by Ionia Monday 42-8, while 4hc blue fell to Pennficld 49-39. Like Storms had a season-high 16 points for the gold. Josh Dcvoigncs and Matt Bcachncu added 8 points and Aaron Keller f I I tallied 6 rebounds. Leland Jennings scored 14 and boarded 10 or the blue. Malt Giesler had a season-high > points and Duslin Terrel chipped in with 8 Mints. ! [EXTRA COPIES BANNER Three cheers for the white and blue varsity cheerfeaders lead the hometown crowd in a hand-raisinq r'c 9! Fn?ay ni9ht S hoop 000,681 versus Lansing Catholic Central. (Photo oy snetiy sulser) Four out of five not bad Five games were played between the local seventh grade basketball teams last week The A team went 2-0 with a 50-35 win over Pennfleld and a 35-25 victory over Galesburg- Augusta A 39-23 victory over G/A slatted out the week for the B team and a 48 31 loss to Pennficld came next. The week concluded on Tuesday with a 50-14 win over Pennficld al the Hastings Invitational. HJ.P.B. SCORES Here are the results from Hastings Junior Pro Basketball games from Feb. 1. Giris Vanity A Team 7th and 8th grade Sara Williams hit the game winning shot with five seconds left as Hastings' girls winning a thriller against Eaton Rapids. 36­ 35. Katie Noteboom led all scorers with 12 points. Giris Vanity B Team 7th and 8th grade The Hastings' B squad lost to a tough Okemos team. 53-24. Angie Eggers scored 5 points for Hastings. Boys Junior Vanity Gray Team Sth and 6<h grade The Gray Team continued their winning ways over Marshall. 33-27. Eli Schmidt led the winners with - 10 point* and John Demming added 6 markers Boys Junior Vanity Green Team Sth and 6<h grade 4 he Lansing Jaguars could not contend with Hastings, losing 26-16. Joey Aspinall and Cullen McKcough each tallied 5 points. Giris Junior Vanity A Team Sth and 6th grade Okemos won over the Hastings team. 27­ 8. Amber Thomas scored half of Hastings' offensive out-put. Giris Junior Vanity B Team Sth and 6th grade Julie Cole tallied 4 points in a 26-12 defeat to Olivet. Boys Trainer Team 3rd and 4th grade Lansing Vcrlinden prevailed over the local roundbailers. 40-10. Tyler Fulmer scored 4 points and Austin Hurless also contributed MUKA. MbFVtnS. BCOtfTT a JONB, R.L.C. to the Hastings' charge. Giris Trainer Team 3rd and 4th grade Kelsey Howell pumped in 6 points, but the Hastings team still fell short to the Lansing Salvation Army 30-13. Dave Ockerman scored 25. rebounded 14 and dished off 5 assists for the A team in the Pennficld game. Trent Smith also scored 13 points. Eric VanderMolcn tallied II. Ockerman 9 and Trent Smith 8 in the game with G/A. In the extra categories: Joe Shaffer had 8 steals. VanderMolcn 14 rebounds and Matt Hayes pulled down 11 rebounds. Zac Fulmer tallied 16 points and 8 rebounds for the B team in the loss to Pennficld. Fulmer again had a big day versus G/A with 18 points, II rebounds and 10 steals. Jeff Jolley grabbed 8 rebounds and Ryan Stamm added 8 assists. Fulmer again scored 16. Stamm made 8 and Eric VanDerVcen added 6 points in the victory over Pennficld. Jeremy Shilling had 5 steals. Adam Reil 4 steals. Fulmer 12 rebounds. Jolley 2 rebounds and Mike Nitz 3 assists. NOTICE NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissiooers will accept applications lor citizens to serve on the Commission on Aging board until 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 1997. Applications can be obtained at the office of the County Administrator, 3rd Floor, Courthouse. Hastings, Mi. NOTICE Thu Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from an electrical contractor, a pfumbing/mechantcal contractor and a general contractor to serve on the Construction Board ol Appaah until 500 p.m., Monday. February 17. 1997. Application* can be obtained at the office ol tbn County Administrator. 3rd Floor, Courthouse. H-stings. Ml HOUSEKEEPERS PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking on-call Housekeepers to work 1st or 2nd shifts. The successful candidates mush be able to follow standard procedures and instructions, meet physical demands of the job, and be dependable and thorough in work. A good pre­ vious work history is required. Prior experience in housekeeping/janitorial is helpful, but not necessary. Please submit application/resume to: wwwvtth. PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 948-3112 E.O£. Additional Business Opportunity JCPenney Catalog Sales Merchant AllSTATt MOE T GAG* S RMANQ COaPOKATION By: Doniel B. KUx* (411) 499-3300 Read the BANNER Every INFORMED reeldent of Ba Independently Owned and Operated in the Community of Hastings. Some Financial Investment and Square Footage Required. Must be Operated in Conjunction with Existing Non Competitive Business. Earn Commission on Sale of JCPenney Catalog Merchandise. For Additional Information - Write: JCPenney Catalog Merchant Program 5555 Scarborough Blvd. Columbus Ohio, 43232 JCPenney Catalog The Bany county Board ol Commissioners will accept applications from citizens to serve on the Mental Health Board until 5:00 p.m., Monday. February 17,1997. Applications can be obtained at the oltice of the County Administrator, 3rd Floor, " ~ 9* Hastings, Ml. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Cqmmisaaonera wE accept applications from citizens to serve on ** Building Authority until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14,1997. Applications can be obtained at the County Administrator's Office, 3rd. Boor, Courthouse. Hastings, Ml �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 6, 1997 TAKEOVER, continued from page 1 quirements outlined by Engler, according to an aide to Slate Senator Dan DeGrow. RI’ort Huron. Engler's suggested criteria were just that — suggestions. No legislation al­ lowing such a takeover by the stale has been introduced, ami no criteria for such a takeover have been set. The aide said DeGrow has offered to intro­ duce a bill that would allow for state takeovers of failing schools, but criteria are Mill being developed. The aide said that if proficiency test scores arc used to determine which schools would be targeted lor takeover, those scores proba­ bly would be averaged over a number of years, rather than using one particular year's scores. The aide also said "the criteria will probably have something to do with the dropout rate, but the percentage has not been determined." The aide said legislation may call for the trustee to be appointed by Gov. Engler from a list prepared by the stale superintendent of instruction. The trustee would "temporarily" ’ replace the elected school board in the- dis­ trict. the aide said. Masserant said Engler's intent is to im­ prove "schools that are not performing" aca- dcmically. "We feel it's more of a tragedy when a school is academically bankrupt as opposed 10 financially bankrupt." she said. In the case of financial insolvency. Masserant said, the slate is allowed to go into a schiHil district and take over manage­ ment functions until the financial problem is resolved. Likewise, the governor’s proposal would allow for state takeover for academic failure. McBeth said Delton Kellogg was on the list because in one of four categories in the 1996 proficiency test, which was given last spring, only 19.8 percent of Delton Kellogg students achieved "proficient" status. That was in the writing category. In the other three categories, more than 20 percent of the students achieved a "proficient" rating. McBeth said students who didn't do well on the HSPT last spring took the test over this fall and many received higher scores. McBeth said Delton's 1996 HSPT figures were affected by the fact that the scores of 11 th grade students in the school's alterna­ tive education program were included in the test results. The alternative education pro­ gram is for students who “have difficulty NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN It’s Our Business To Build New Business TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: At Barbara Bedford. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49056 (616) 948-2194 and let them know who Don't fail this Valentine's Day Call CEL'LMWIIOW ;ift ideas, shopping and wrapping services. 616-945-3477 Monday-Fnday 9 to 5 Char Bain, 945-2729 "Americans expect the fix to be at the end of the hour's TV programming." he said. "We're trying to lake the longer view." He cited Johnson City Schools in New York as having the lowest test scores out of 12 districts in the same county when the dis­ trict first created the Quality District Model. After a number of years of implementing the model. McBeth said. Johnson City students had (he highest scores of all 12 districts. See TAKEOVER, continued page 16 Legal Notice Publication of Notice «o Creditor* State of Michigon The Probote Court of Sorry County Christy Lynn lortie SSN4 216-23-9556 File No. 96-21953* TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In tho estate may bo barred or affected by tho Tho Decedent, whose last known address was 7715 Ragia. Hostings. Ml 49058 died on July ft. 1996 Creditors to tho deceased ore notified thot RN claims against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to tho independent personal representative. DENNIS LORTIE. 5R„ c/o Soule • For. «2 tonic, NW. Suite 370. Grand Rapids. AN 49503. ar to both the independent representative and the tarry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan within 4 months of the date of publica­ tion of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons Date: February 4. 1997. Dennis Lortie. Personal Representative. Soule t Fcm, Attorneys for the Personal Representative by MJ. Stephen Foe. 82 lento. MN. Suite 370. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Pheno (bit) 454-5511. CM) Valley Pines. The Assessing Officer has further reported that the assessment against each parcel of land wrthin said district being lots 1-17 is such relative portion ot the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said district as the ben­ efit to such parcel of land bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said distnci. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE ’hat the special assessment will not exceed the operational costs and said PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will meet at the Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, within the Township at 7:15 o'clock p.m.. on Wednesday, February 12,1997 for the purpose of reviewing said special assessment roll and heanng any objections thereto. Said roll may be examined at the office of the township Clerk at the Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, within the Township until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said hearing. Any persons objecting to said assessment roll shall file their objections thereto, in writing, with the Township Clerk before the dose of said hearing or wi»hin such other time as the Township Board may grant. terned alter grading used in the proficiency tests. Students in Delton and other school dis­ tricts now are taking the 1997 HSPT. and McBeth said that "we already know we will no longer be" included in a list of districts failing to have a minimum of 20 percent of students rated "proficient." He said indications from staff and students are that things are going belter with the HSPT this year. One of the biggest influ­ ences on those taking the test this year, he said, were students who took the test last year and encouraged this year's juniors to work harder on their writing skills and other skills. "Last year was the first year for the con­ cept of proficiency testing." he said. "We weren't happy at Delton with the results of that and we've already worked to fix that. However. McBeth said, "if we were to re­ main on the list and not show improvement, then, by golly, we need to be accountable." However, he said, the HSPT is only "one indicator" of a student's success. The district has been working for the past several years lo implement a "Quality District Model." which aims to improve academic instruction and increase the number of students who are successful in school. A pilot program is in the works in which teachers would learn how to keep teaching information until it is mastered by the stu­ dent. Already in use by the district is a new disciplinary process whereby students learn to take control of their behavior and learn to fulfill lheir needs successfully. McBeth said such changes won't have an immediate impact on students and on test scores. Wtgon’ we re hoe to help your txnmeu We <nut new wdentJ new wrenu mJ newly-engaged cixpta m your PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor and Assessing Officer of the Township has reported to 1he Rutland Cnaner Township Board and has filed in the office a special assessment roll prepared by hkn. covering all properties within the Rutland Charter Township Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1. Said assessment roll is for the street lighting in Thornapple Valley Pines Plat, said special assessment district being lots 1-17 in Thomapple street lights. meeting the regular programming" of the district. McBeth said. If alternative education scores had not been included in the writing category, he said, the "proficient" rating for writing would have increased to 21 percent. McBeth also said the proficiency test is brand new. and thus is not a good indicator of student performance. The new proficiency test has come under fire by many school districts who feel that they have not had time to adjust lheir cur­ riculums to meet the changing standards de­ manded by the new test. Judy Shelton, director of education ser­ vices in Hastings, has said in the past that the new test demands a higher standard of performance from students. Old MEAP tests administered to high school juniors largely consisted of multiple choice questions that tested a student’s knowledge. Shelton has said. The new proficiency tests also require stu­ dents to apply lheir knowledge, and asks them to interpret information. Students also are required to do a great deal more writing in the new tests. Shelton has said. Delton High School teachers responded to last spring's HSPT test results by beefing up lheir writing instruction this year, according lo Carol Niemann. Teachers made a com­ mitment to have students write in all of their classes at least once every nine-week quarter. Teachers also committed to using a type of grading on written assignments tha' is pat- NOTICE NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from citizens to serve on the Friend ol the Court Advisory Committee in the following areas of repre­ sentation: The Barry County board of Commissioners wiN accept appkcations from citizens to serve on the Zoning Board of appeals until 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 1997. Applications can be obtained at the office of the County Administrator. 3rd Floor. Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. To team how you can help. cat the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1-800-CHILDREN An advocate for children A representative of noncustodial parents A representative of custodial parents An attorney who engages primarily in family law practice A mental health professional who provides family counseling A member of the general public who is not an individual who could serve on the committee in a category listed above Applications and further information can bo obtained at the office of the Barry County Administrator. 3rd floor, Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. Final date for submission of applications will be 5:00 pm on Monday. February 10,1997 The Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. February 11,1997 has been changed to 1100 am. on Wednesday, February 12,1997 in the Commission Chamber, Hastings, Ml. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Berry County Barry County Courthouse 220 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will bold a public hearing Tuesday, February 18, 1997 al 700 pm. in the City Hall Don’t Put Your TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES. GROUPS AND PERSONS: Council Chambers located al 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan, to con­ sider a variance request by the Hastings Free Methodist Church from Ordinance Section 3.83 (b) for the premises known as Hastings Free Methodist Church located at 301 East Stale Road, Hastings, Michigan. On or about February 13,1997 the above named County will request the Slate of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of The variance, if approved, will allow the applicant to construct a new church sign of 31.4 square feet in size or 11.4 square feet in excess of that allowed On The Line. 1974 (P.L. 93-383) for the following project: under Ordinance Section 3.83 (b). February 6.1997 A Michigan Community Development Block Grant Housing Program for the purpose of Home Rehabilitation in Barry County, Michigan for a CDBG project cost of $250,000. An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by the above County which documents the environmental review of the project. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available for public examination and copying upon request. Barry County will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The County is certifying to the State of Michigan that Bany County and Michael Brown, in his official capacity consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision making, and action: and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon its approval. Ionia County may use the CDBG funds, and the Stale of Michigan will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and and acceptance of the certification only if it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by The State of Michigan: or (b) that applicant's envi­ ronmental review record for the project indicates omission of a required decision, finding, or step applicable lo the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58). and may be addressed to the Stale of Michigan. Department of Commerce. Office of Federal Grants. P.O. Box 30225, Lansing, Michigan 48909. Objections lo the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be con­ sidered by MSHDA. No objection received after March 3, 1997 will be considered by Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan Baby’s Health It's a thin line between having a healthy baby and a baby tK.it’* 49058. mcL The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone no. 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. l\m’t take the risk. It y» m'rc prcj’n.mt— even think yrai arc — getnng prcn.it.il carc early t> the mtimjxt.mt aep v*mi Everil G. Manshum City Clerk can Like Gill 1-lkV-M 1-2229. We'll put \tiu in hxk'h with the mam service* available t»» vuu. The call i> tree and HsCixnpklvk cunttJennal. (>i t I’n n.il.il < .ir< I .irk V .,11 I W-1 I < .•nti.k lili.il Tike Care <>f Ymirself So You Gm Tike Care of Yiur ILibv. MSHDA. Jim Bailey. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Bany County Courthouse 220 W Stale Street Hastings. Ml 49058 t �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 6, 1997 — Page 15 NEWS, NEWS Road Commission not satisfied with Engler’s funding proposals by Jason Carr ' Staff Writer The Bart)’ County Road Commission con­ tends that Gov. John Engler’s transportation plan introduced in his State of the State ad­ dress last week "adds up to zero for drivers in Barry County and the rest of the stale “ The commission contends Engler claims his plan amounts to a six- to cighl-cent in­ crease in the gasoline tax. hut that half (he money the governor talked about involves transfers or other shifts of existing lands Road Commission Engineer-Manager Jack Kincman said the statewide association of count) road commissions originally called for a gas tax hike of 12 cents per gallon, but have since settled on a compromise proposal of nine and-a-half cents. He said Engler orig­ inally wanted a bigger part of the gas and weight tax. hut was opposed by county road commissions. Kincman said proposed gas lax increases arc in the range of five lo 12 cents per gal­ lon. Michigan's gasoline lax has not been increased since 1984 "There's a big backlog ol road needs, said Kincman. "You only need to travel M-37 across the county or M-43 south of town to sec that." He said road work on Barry County's stretch of M-37 for the next two years is limited to safely projects, because the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) also lacks funds. The Road Commission also argues about half the money the governor devoted is fed­ eral funds of $200 million per year, which they say is unlikely given the federal gov­ ernments budget problems They further ar­ gue that Engler was counting on saving $15 million lo $25 million through tort reform, limiting lawsuits against the slate. However, the commission argued MDOT paid only $9 Sing a song |) Hastings Jaycees Annual Singing‘Valentines February 14. 1997 ' million in damages last year, making the $15 million figure look "overly optimistic," said Kincman The commission also said Engler claimed county road commissions have secret books. The) said the books of all road commissions arc public record and each road commission is audited at least once per year, with the au­ dit further reviewed by the Michigan De­ partment of the Treasury Engler's remark was in reference to the fact that one county road commission refused to let the Stale Legislature's auditor general go over its books, the commission said. How­ ever. their stance was based on an attorney general's opinion — requested by Engler when Ik- was a legislator — that such an act would violate the stale constitution. Kincman accused Engler of "stalling" and called a gas tax increase "inevitable. It's got lo happen. The people are demanding decent roads and they should have them." ‘8.00 includes song, ana cord ‘12.00 includes song. card, flower and candy - 4 songs to choose from ■■ Order must be placed by 2/12/97 ond all orders must be prepaid NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings Coll Dave Wren at 945-0195 to be delivered 2/14/97 from 9:00 on>6 00 pm 111 years old & ‘Rising Star' award recipients announced Hastings Middle School has announced re­ cipients of "Rising Star" awards for the first scmesier of the 1996-97 academic year. .'Rising Star awards go to sixth, seventh and eighth grade students who meet two re­ quirements 1. Raising at last one core subject grade while at least maintaining, not lowering, all other core subject grades grades in the previ­ ous marking period. 2. Earning no incomplete or failing grades in the core subjects. • The 155 middle school students recog­ nized were: Sixth grade Nicholas Acker. Jillian Altoft. Heath Au­ ltsline. Joshua Bailey. Mickey Baker, iremy Bax. Michael Bolthouse. Case BorK-Huisman. Timothy Brown. Echo Burink. Heather Burroughs. Amanda Burton, helsea Case. Elizabeth Cassell. Carla Con­ di. ustin Corday. Danielle Count. Rachel eppe. Brian DeVries. Angela Dipp. Amy ascy. LcAnn Etter. Christopher Fairchild, onald Hall. Katie Hesterly. Brian Hurless. Vendi Iler. Michael Kovalcik. Brian Lan- caster. Sean Lancaster. Bryan Main. Christina Main. Justin Malik. Amber Mullins. Joanie Myers. Jon Nevins. Heather Ogden. Shawn Olmstead. Victoris Pacheco. Rhiannon. Pcurala. Christopher Rounds. Colleen Shellenbarger. Joseph Smith. Nicholas Stricklan. Ken Terpcning. Alicia Totten. Christina VanAtta, Benjamin Vcrus. Ashley Wanland. Cody White. Robin White. Nicholas Wright and Morgan Zimmer. Seventh grade Samantha Allerding. Angelia Aspmall. Angela Baker. Robert Baker, Darrell Bar­ num. Craig Bollhousc. Eric Carpenter. Kyle Carpenter. Joshua Clevenger. Courtney Colvin. Brad Currie. Chadwick Davis. Ash­ ley Dchne. Christopher Donalds. Zachary Fulmer. Carl Furrow. Noemi Garza. Sarah Haines. Tasha Hall. Nicholas Hawkins. Keith Henning. Jack Holden. Melissa Hutch­ ings. Janna Jackson, Denisha Jordan. Ten­ nille Keast. Ashley Keeler. Joseph Keller. Bert Kosbar. Tiffany Kosbar. Molly Kruko. Kate Martisius. Lynn McCallum. Leslie McKay. David Miller. Jennifer Miller. Christopher Nicholson. Carmen Noviskey. Ashlee Pare. Ann Parker. Alexis Powell. Danielle Price. Jennifer Purdum. Andrew Rice. Jessica Roush. Joseph Shaeffer. Kendra Shannon. Mary Sims. Joseph Smith. Trenton Smith. Ryan Stamm. Kristen Straube. Christopher Swiatck. Josef Swinkunas. Nicholas Taylor. Ashley Travis. Eric VandcrVeen. Jennifer Willavisc. Ronald Williams. Brad Wills. Ryan Wincbrenner and Daniel Worth. Eighth grade Andrew Angu.-, Troy Baker, Briannc Beach, Joshua Boulter, Adam Branch, Christopher Brown. Michael Burkey. Michael Clemens. Winnie Coy. Rick Cullers. Amy DeBerry, Travis Eldred, Kala Friddlc. Tess Fryklind, Michael Hamp. Lindsay Hcmcrling. Michael Hewitt. Melissa Hodges. Amanda Hoke. Keisha Jor­ dan. Elizabeth King. Casey Kovalcik, Gerald LaDcre. Genia Lear. Mark Lock wood, Kai ley Lyons. James Main. Danielle Medeiros. Natasha Mclras. John Mix, Jason Olmstead, Nicole Owen. Luke Rodgers. Jessica Roll. Nathan Rounds. Jcncssa Rude. Leonard Smith, Derek Strickland. Thomas Varney and Tyler Whitney. These days. being ’unattached* in the banking world is becoming unusual. At Hastings City Bank, we’re proud of our tradition as a strong, independent community bank. And while we’re still single, we’re also big on commitment. The dollar you deposit at Hastings City Bank is loaned to a person or business right here in the area...not to someone haltway across the country. What’s more, we support our local community organizations with financial gifts and employee participation. Help making this a good place to live today...and an even better place tomorrow. 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Michigon 49058. within 4 ate of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the leroahor assigned and distributed Court Street, months of the estate will be to the persons Up W Dietrich (PS2928) King Highway. Suite 110 arnoioo Ml 49001 (2/4) HUM IS A DMT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO DUECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN nil BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default hat boon mode in io condition* of a mortgage mode by Morfin A. oughn. a tingle mon to Trantomorico Financial •rvicet. Mortgagee. dated December 15. 1995 nd recorded on December 20. 1995 in Libor 647. it page 759. Barry County Rocordt. Michigan, on to hereof the turn of Seventy One Thoutond von Hundred Seventy Seven and 58' 100 do11 art ’1,777.58) including .nterett ot 16.830 percent Surprise Your Valentine with... afienttne SEoue Sfines The Hastings in Banner Give Cupid a helping hand with a IOVELINE in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, D.O. Box B. Hastings. MI 49058. A special column will appear in the February 13th issue. (Deadline noon Tuesday. February 11th). Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for going so nice. The cost is “lovingly low" just $4.00 for 16 words (additional words IOC each). Payments MUST accompany your message or be paid prior Lo publication. at 100 p.m. o ckx* on March 20. 1977 Enclosed f4ca*< find My Sjxrcial Prepaid PART OF THz WES’ 1 /2 OF SECTION 14. TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST. IRVING TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. 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Plus In Message________ Enclosed $4 (Ml 10e Addi. Words. Message to he published on February 13th. 1997 FINANCIAL SERVICES wife 100 inghom Forms Michigon 48025 lie 897010390 Compose you* own iQMentine message, } ■ it’s easy to do!! v DEADLINE IS Noon Tuesday. February 11th (3/6) yo“ �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 6. 1997 TAKEOVER, continued from page 14 COURT NEWS: A Nashville iccn was granted youthful offender status and sentenced to probation. David E. Stephens Jr.. 17. of 6555 Clark Road. Nashville, had been accused of two counts of using a credit card without permission. Under youthful offender status, if Stephens successfully completes probation, no felony conviction will appear on his record. Also, any information about a guilty plea or conviction is sealed from public view. Prosecutor Dale Crowley told the court he had no objection to the sentencing recommendation from the probation department. Stephens attorney. Frank Hillary, said he believed Stephens was an "excellent candidate" for youthful offender status and that Stephens has admitted, "this is the dumbest thing he's ever done." Hillary added Stephens is finishing his education and plans to leave July 7 for Navy basic training Jn imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Stephens. "It certainly was a stupid mistake you made. Il's hard lor me to understand why. since you had no prior record." He said he would grant youthful offender status, saying that he was "looking at this as an isolated incident." He sentenced Stephens to nine months probation. 5200 in costs and $11.98 restitution. He made Stephens eligible for community service in lieu of onc*half his fines and costs. He further ordered Stephens to be in his residence from midnight to 6 am. complete his high school education and abide by the student code of conduct for Maple Valley High School with no unexcuscd absences and passing grades. Stephens will be discharged from probation when he leaves for active duty. In other circuit court business Thursday: • Aaron M. Roush. 19, of 2208 Hickory Road. Baltic Creek, was sentenced to jail after he violated probation. Crowley asked the court lo follow the probation department's recommendation, saying. "It docs appear to be a fair recommendation, specifically that Mr. Roush receive six months in jail." Roush's attorney. Frank Hillary, asked the court to follow the recommendation as opposed to another option of extending the period of probation. In imposing sentence. Fisher said. "Other than the fact |RoushJ has continued to use drugs, hasn't reported and not paid any of his fines and costs, he's done a splendid job on probation." He told Roush, "Your probation officer doesn't want to work with you any more. Mrs. [Judy] Brewer is saying we've tried everything to work with you. You've convinced everyone here you have no desire START DATING TONIGHT! 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Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message to change your ways." Fisher sentenced R''ush to six months in jail, with credit for 91 days served. He ordered Roush be unsuccessfully discharged from probation after his release from jail. • Aaron M. Dennis. 18. of Plainwell, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by consuming marijuana. He was scheduled for a Feb. 20 sentencing. • Troy D. Johncock. 35. of 6786 Long Lake Road. Hastings, pleaded not guilty to all counts in connection with five charges. He is accused of first degree home invasion, malicious destruction of a building over $100, discharging a firearm al a building, possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony and second offense aggravated domestic violence. • Larry B. Lane, Jr.. 19. of 10355 South Norris Road. Delton, was sentenced to probation and jail. He pleaded guilty in District Court in December to second degree home invasion. Crowley asked the court to deny a petition lo grant Lane youthful offender status. He said he was also recommending a three month jail sentence, provided Lane cooperates against his co-conspiralor Shane Jones. Lane's attorney. James Goulooze. said Lane has already provided full disclosure for crimes he committed with Jones in Barry and Allegan counties. He called Lane "a follower, making very poor decisions. I am satisfied in working with Mr. Lane that he is very remorseful for what occured here." Goulooze added Lane had no prior criminal record and did not gain economically from the crime. Fisher told Lane home invasion is "quite a terrifying experience for someone. I don't think saying you're saying yc fro sorry will cut it." Fisher denied the request for youthful offender status because there was more than one offense. He noted Lane had no apparent drug or alcohol problem "and that's something going in your favor." He sentenced Lane to three years probation with three months in jail and credit for seven days served. Lane was ordered to pay $250 restitution and $500 in costs, to be paid at a rate of $100 per month beginning one month after his release from jail and to pay a monthly probation oversight fee. He made Lane eligible for community service in lieu of one-half his fines and costs. He also ordered Lane to be in his residence from midnight to 6 a.m. and to complete his high school education. • Matthew E. Wiescnhofcr. 24. of 2380 CROOKED LAKE IN DELTON 1 bedroom house, no pets, $400/mo. plus utilities and deposit Call 616623-8135. HOUSE FOR RENT, 2 bedroom, quiet neighborhood, full basement, near town. Appliances included. $550 & security deposit. 948-2964, Please leave message. ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for watobed. lat lime home buyers program available, win relocate free if necesiary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. 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In exchange for his plea, a charge of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny was dismissed. Crowley told the court he didn't think a suspended sentence would have "impact" on Wiescnhofcr. Crowley asked the court for at least a 3O-day jail sentence. Fisher said. "I really don't understand why someone like you is standing in front of me, Mr Wiescnhofcr. Il makes no sense to me," citing that he had no prior record, a good job. and no apparent drug or alcohol problem. Fisher said he saw some logic to Crowley's request, "but there are other ways lo punish people that don't cost the taxpayers money." He sentenced Wiesenhofer to two years probation and a six-month suspended sentence with credit for two days served He ordered Wiesenhofer lo pay $600 in restitution, and costs of $2,000 to be paid at a rate of $100 per week, beginning one week from sentencing, as well as a probation oversight fee. "I hope each week when you sec that $100 coming out of your paycheck you'll remember how stupid this was." Fisher concluded. • Brad L. Belka. 24. of Kentwood, was sentenced lo probation and suspended jail time. He pleaded guilty in January in District Court to a charge of attempted breaking and entering of a building with intent to commit larceny In exchange for his plea, a charge of breaking and entering of a building with intent lo commit larceny was dropped. Crowley told the court evidence indicated Belka instigated the breaking and entering for revenge. He cited Belka's leadership role "and persona] revenge motive and I ask that a jail term be imposed." Belka's attorney. Terry Heiss, said Belka "has expressed remorse and shame over this incident." He added the victim did not feel the breaking and entering had been for revenge purposes. In imposing sentence. Fisher said he was taking into account Belka's lack of a criminal record and that the victim did not ask for incarceration. "I repeat my comments to Mr. Wiesenhofer." said Fisher. He sentenced Belka to 24 months probation, and a six month suspended jail sentence with credit for three days served. He ordered Belka to pay restitution of $600 and costs of $2,000, <o be paid at a rate of $50 per week beginning one week from sentencing as wel! as a probation oversight fee. He also order Mi Belka to attend substance abuse counseling. • Brian F. Huffman. 20. of 1376 Burlington Drive. Hickory Comers, was sentenced to jail for violating his probation. Crowley told the court that in considering Huffman's criminal history, four probation violations and the fact that the original sentencing guideline was six to 36 months in prison, he agreed with the probation department’s report that "Mr. Huffman is a threat lo the community. "The court should cut to the chase and incarcerate Mr. Huffman," said Crowley. He added be strongly suspected the boot camp program would have no impact on Huffman. Huffman's attorney, Michael McPhillips, told .he court he disagreed with the probation department's assessment of Huffman. He said Huffman had violated probation by using marijuana and was (lien afraid to report lo his probation officer. "We disagree with the recommendation of Mr. Crowley." said McPhillips. He asked the court lo provide assistance in dealing with Huffman's substance abuse history and lo impose a minimal jail sentence, adding Huffman did not feel he was physically able lo complete the boot camp program. Fisher said, "I don't want to send him to prison. He's been given numerous chances and he's screwed lhem all up. Al some point he's going to come before a judge — me or someone else — who will have no option but lo send him to prison. I'm basically out of programs." Fisher added he agreed with the recommendation of the probation department. He sentenced Huffma. to 12 months in jail, with credit for 97 days served. He ordered Huffman be transferred to the boot camp program after a minimum of six months in jail. "This is it Brian." said Fisher. "The next step is prison. You're at a crossroads in your life and you'd better recognize that." According to the district's annual report. Delton Kellogg has adopted the belief that "all students can learn" and "all pupils can be expected lo successfully acquire what we identify as critical learning." McBeth said he feels that schools in gen­ eral are "failing to reach loo many kids." "We're not making education relevant to their lives." he said. "Wc ought to be able to find a way to have kids meet with success. Success I would define as (the students) be­ ing able to go out and live the life they want to live." McBeth said he Iccls the district is "on the right track" toward having all students in the district achieve success. McBeth also said that there are "lots of indicators that can be measured to determine success." McBeth also called the proposed stale takeover plan "absurd" because the Free Press “preliminary" list of targeted schools included 59 separate districts. "Is the state going to take over 59 dis­ tricts?" he asked. "That's not real. That's not manageable. So don't bother me with unreal threats." Masserant responded to the fact that the proficiency lest is only one year old and may not be a good indicator of school districts* academic success by saying "it's an indicator wc have now." "Wc can't wait any longer, and this is one way to measure it." she said. "There comes a point where you have to say. regardless of (which lest you use), that this is not accept­ able." SIEGEL, continued from page 3 Siegel had "a real graciousness, but he was not a pansy. He was willing lo speak his mind." Gee said. Siegel "enjoyed watching his clients grow and prosper. He look pride in that." He would also be willing to willing to spend time working with young lawyers. When Gee first joined the law firm, he said Siegel didn't mind if he had to spend up to several hours talking to him. "When I first came here, he spent all the time I needed lo discuss issues until 1 came lo the right conclusions." When Gee came io Hastings 22 years ago. he said Siegel epitomized Hastings, along with several other men like Tom Stebbins and a few others he wants unnamed because they are still alive. “People just loved him." Gee said of Siegel. For instance. 300 lo 400 people, in­ cluding former clients, showed up at a party to honor Siegel about a dozen years ago, he said. Gretchen Kennedy of Hastings knew the Siegels before they married, and in fact she even had a part in getting lhem together. Over the years, she and her husband traveled together, skied and played bridge with the Siegels and enjoyed their friendship. "We had a close relationship," Kennedy said. Mrs. Siegel was known as Jo lo her friends and family and Kennedy said it was a lifelong nickname from her childhood. Her father had wanted a boy so her parents called her Jo, she said. The Siegels were quiet, kind and giving people, she said. "They gave to everything," Kennedy said. They had no children of their own. but had a fondness for young people as their wills attest. "Jo was crazy about the kids she taught." Kennedy said. Hastings "was just home" lo the Siegels, Kennedy said, even though both were bom elsewhere. Kennedy admired the closeness of Paul and his siblings. "They sent each other (to college)," she said. One would go and then work and make it possible for a sibling to go. she said. "That was quite an accomplishment for a family of that size (back in those days.)" When Roscllen Siegel died, this is the ’ way she divided her estate of $1,286,400.83 - $30,000 to the Barry County Chapter of the American Cancer Society; $30,000 to the building fund of Hastings' First United Methodist Church plus 20 percent ol the remainder of her estate lo the church's en­ dowment fund; $10,000 plus a Hammond organ and organ music to Faith United Methodist Church in Delton; $30,000 plus 15 percent of the remainder of her estate to the Pennock Foundation for general capital improvements of Pennock Hospital; $25,000 to the Thomapple Foundation (now the Barry Community Foundation); $30,000 plus 20 percent of the remainder of her estate lo the Hastings Public Library for its endowment fund, with the income to be used for books, equipment or capital improvements; $10,000 to Barry County 4­ H; $30,000 lo Barry Community Hospice; $15,000 lo the Barry County Humane Soci­ ety; $25,000 lo the Charlton Park Village Foundation; $15,000 to the Barry County YMCA; $15,000 for the Hastings order of Eastern Star f7. $10,000 lo the Delton Dis­ trict Library; $15,000 for the Rotary International Foundation; $30,000 for the Michigan Heart Association; $20,000 to the Salvation Army; $10,000 to Goodwill Industries; $15,000 to the Michigan Dyslexia Institute; $20,000 lo the Monroe Street United Methodist Church in Toledo, Ohio: $15,000 to the Michigan Chapter of Muscular Dystrophy; $15,000 to the Michigan Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis; $20,000 for Leader Dogs for the Blind; $20,000 for Paws With a Cause: $20,000 for the Arthritis Foundation; $15,000 for the Michigan Diabetic Association; $15,000 lo the Deshler Ohio Chapter of Free and Accepted Masons; $15,000 to the Ft. Industry Chapter of Order of Eastern Star in Toledo, Ohio; $25,000 to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, $25,000 to Washington Township in Wood County, Ohio to benefit the Tontogany Cemetery, where her parents arc buried; $75,000 divided in different ways lo five friends; 20 percent of the remainder of her estate to the University of Colorado College of Education; 20 percent of the remainder of her estate to Western Michigan University College of Education; and 10 percent to the University of Michigan College of Educa­ tion. POLICEBEAT Police await new commander HASTINGS — Sergeant John Appicclli has been serving as interim commander of the Hastings post of the Michigan Stale Police since the retirement of First Lt. Ron Neil. Appicclli said he doesn't know precisely when a new commander will be named, "but I hope they make a decision by the end of the month." Appicclli is scheduled to retire Feb. 26. . r He said the final decision will be made by Lt. Col. Jim Bolger, commanding officer of the Michigan Slate Police Uniformed Services Bureau. Appicclli said the State Police first looks for lateral movements by asking for letters of interest from other State Police lieutenants. If none of the applicants arc selected, the applications arc "open to the sergeants on the lop promotional band." "Word has it. il will probably be a lateral and they'll probably have a decision by the beginning of next month at the latest." said Appicclli. He stressed post operations have not changed since Neil’s retirement. "I'm basically a caretaker. Ron had a good organization in place and things are continuing as they were." Two arrested on warrants MIDDLEVILLE — Middleville Police officers arrested two men Jan. 26 for outstanding warrants and resisting police. Police said they were northbound on M-37 when the saw a car stopped in the middle of the northbound lane. When they got out and walked to the car. a 27-year-old man from Traverse City and a 25-year old Middleville man looked at them and walked away toward Village Auto Sales. When the two were told agarn to slop and come back, they ran to the • Douglas J. Ocle. 23. of Wayland, was sentenced lo jail for violating probation. Crowley said it appeared "Mr. Oele has failed lo reform." He said Oele cannot find transportation to re;»ort to his probation officer, but can find il for work release rear of the Village Auto Sales building. One officer pursued the two men. while the other brought the patrol car to the building. Both men were handcuffed together by one of the officers and when they attempted to programs. Oelc's attorney. Carol Jones Dwyer, said Oele has continued lo impress people who know him as someone with "solid, good, intentions." She added Oele has been providing sole support for his 2-year old daughter, showing “solid, adull responsibility despite the lack of a court quired the use of pepper spray to control him. During transport lo the Barry County Jail, the Middleville native was transported by units of the Michigan State Police post in Hastings, while the Traverse City man began yelling and kicking the window of the Middleville Police car and required one of the Middleville officers to sit on his legs to keep him from kicking the windows. Police said both men admitted to drinking and knowing they had the outstanding war­ order." Fisher said Oele "didn't get off lo a good start," and that he had tried to work with Oele "and I guess your altitude is you'll comply with probation when it fits in." He ordered Oele's terms of probation continued and imposed a six-month jail sentence, as well as denying a request for work release. handcuff the two men individually, they struggle. The Traverse City native pushed back, causing (he officer behind him lo lose his balance and fall back. Police said the man the man became increasingly violent and re­ rants. Driver cited in 2-car accident RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers cited a Hastings man for hazardous driving, after he struck another car while backing out of a driveway. Troopers said Steven J. Ramsey. 19. failed to stop while backing out of the driveway. Nicole M. Lambert. 20. of Hastings, was westbound on Chippewa Trail and tried to slow to avoid a collision, but was unable to do so and was struck in the passenger side by Ramsey's vehicle. No injuries resulted from the accident. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-02-13.pdf 52a7c2f2b7257dba41dfb6d21c4e5908 PDF Text Text Count down for playground begins Welfare reform punishes poor? See Page 3 See Page 3 Saxon eagers win 2 out of 3 See Page 10 PRICE Sff THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO. 6 — —— RvWS Wastewater treatment plant capacity to double Briefs by David T. Young Editor Hastings' wastewater treatment plant ex­ pansion will be a lot larger than originally planned, but at no more cost than antici­ ■ml wffl HKtadt ptaaty rfM. Three-year old Tylor J. Watson, of Hastings, was transported to Bronson Hospital for treatment of injuries suffered in this two-vehicle accident on M-37 south of Hastings, Wednesday morning. Six-year old Philip M. Watson was treated at Pennock Hospital for minor lacerations, (photo by Perry Hardin) Boy critically injured in two vehicle accident A Hastings boy was critically injured in an ambulance-mini van accident on M-37 in Hastings Township. Wednesday morning. Police from the Hastings Police Depart ment and Michigan State Police post in Hastings said a Lansing Mercy Ambulance vehicle was southbound on M-37 with its emergency lights and siren activated. Karen R. Watson. 24. of Hastings, was northbound in a line of traffic. When she saw vehicles ahead of her move off the side of the road to allow the ambulance to pass, she attempted to do so as well. As she at­ tempted to pull off the side of the road, her mini van began to fishtail, then slid across the center line into the path of the ambu­ ■agta coa«mMi«ul Ejgliz* to lance. The driver of the ambulance. Michael T. Glumm. 34. of Hastings, saw the Watson vehicle begin to slide and moved toward the ditch to avoid a collision, but was unable to dowWatson's p..«;xngcS. Mj:p M Watson. 6. of Hastings, riding in’‘he front seal and Tylor J. Watson. 3. also of Hastings, riding in a child restraint in the passenger side rear scat, were injured in the accident. Philip Watson was treated at Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. Tylor Watson was transferred to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, where he was listed in critical condition in the pedi­ atric intensive care unit Wednesday after­ noon. Karen Watson. Glumm and his passenger Jamie A Freund. 20. of DeWitt, all were not injured. Police said no alcohol or exces­ sive speed was involved. pated. The Hastings City Council Monday night approved the low bid of $3.i 7 million from Erhardl Construction of Ada to construct a plant that will handle as much as two mil­ lion gallons of effluent daily, twice the ca­ pacity now being handled. The council originally planned to expand plant capacity from one million to a million and a half gallons under phase one of the planned project, but opted for completing both phases right away because of the lower than expected expense. City Manager Howard Penrod. who rec­ ommended the move. said. "We won't be us­ ing capacity (2.000.000 gallons daily) early on. but we feel strongly that the advantages to do this now will far outweigh the costs to operate the plant at extra capacity. It also could attract new development and take of their needs right away." Council members expected to pay more than $2.8 million, not counting contingen­ cies. just to complete phase one and had planned to sell bonds for $3.3 million to cover the costs. The city is authorized to sell up to $3.5 million in revenue bonds by the Department of the Treasury. So the $3.17 million cost, plus contin­ gencies will pul the city well within the limits for bonding. Penrod said doubling the size of plant ca­ pacity "could meet the anticipated demand for the next 20 years... We’ll probably have to kick in a little bit of reserves (from the bud­ get) to cover the extra costs, but it won’t be a substantial amount of money." Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield added his support to the idea of going ahead with doubling the plant capacity. "It's really difficult not to take advantage of this opportunity." he said, adding that with larger capacity, "we'll have additional reserves to handle other development if it comes along." Mansfield also maintained that to stick with doing only phase one would necessitate bring architects and engineers back in for phase two. which itself would cost extra money and time. Penrod said the city asked the engineers from five interested companies to bid on doubling capacity when they learned costs wouldn’t be as high as they had thought. "We asked them to bid for the whole thing." he said. "It was our choice." "And I’m glad you did." said Councilman David J asperse. "In the long run well save a lot of money." Mayor Frank Campbell asked how much less it would cost city residents to pay for the project if it was limited,to expanding only to a million and a half gallons daily. Penrod told him between $1 and $1.75 monthly. But the city manager said residents would v.ve money in the long run by having the whole project completed in one phase rather than in two. . Mansfield noted that the plant was over capacity last month, using 1.07 millions gallons of effluent each day, so the need for expansion is critical. "We have to do something soon, or well be in excess of our capacity. Campbell expressed his opposition to the idea of doubling capacity because he is con­ cerned about the extra costs in the monthly sewer bills for residents. "I’m not trying to say it’s not a good pro­ See PLAMT, centiawed mb page 2 City, townships to talk about utilities Uh Barry-Enon District HmM Pwrtxni will be host for m Fin - -T- " - diric from t:30 to II LB Ssewdly Feb. IS. tod aaMbto •Bak will be from 2 to 4 >•. Wlfoitli). Feb. 19. X the UaM by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings and charter town­ ships of Hastings and Rutland will have a special joint meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 17. in the conference room of the in­ dustrial incubator. The three units of government are expected to discuss city-township waler and sewer agreements. Because of the nature of the ses­ sion and high potential interest, the location of the meeting was moved to the incubator to accommodate more people attending. "We suspect that this is a topic of consid­ erable interest to people across all of our ju­ risdictions." said Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod. Hastings Township officials approached the council Jan. 27 with concerns about the city extending water and sewer to the new Star School Elementary building undci con­ struction. The new school is located in the township near the city limits. School officials recently asked the city to extend sewer and water to the new school when it is finished, but that has raised ques­ tions about nearby residents also having to hook up. The State High Department also has asked to have its garage in that area get the same service extension. Township officials have contended it's not $M ITDUTIES C4WtMIM< Ml pat> 1 Maple Syrup queen’s dream comes true pated in the Syrup Festival through her 4-H The 12th mmh! "Wrik for WanMb* it eehedukd for 9 tto. Snwdey. fob. 22. M the Free Methodist Ctanh. 301 StMe Roni. Hesth^s. The even is sponsored by the Com■enity Action Agency of Souk Central Michigan. Supporters of the walk aign up frienrli and family members to sponsor Onm for each mile they cover, rashing money to help tow income people stay wsrm over the winter. The walk last year raised more than $12,000, all of which stayed in Barry County for needy, elderly or handicapped people escape the worry of loving beat-related emergencies. Steering Committee member Jim McMellen will spend a night in a cardboard box Friday. Feb. 14, to call retention Io the need for money. If there are individual contributions of $1,000. he will spend an extra night in the box. McMellen and about a dozen others will stay overnight on the courthouse lawn. McMellen said he also plans to be in the cardboard box on Saturday night. AddMonal NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A 17-year-old Maple Valley High School student who has dreamed about being Ver­ montville's maple syrup queen since child­ hood had that wish fulfilled Tuesday night. Mandy Pierce, daughter of Foye and Sarah Pierce, was the judges' pick at the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen contest, held after a community dinner al the Eaton County village's Congregational Church. A lifelong resident of Vermontville. Mandy said. "Being queen was a dream of mine when I was very young. I always wanted to watch the queen come down in the Club and other activities. Mandy spent time last year helping syrup producers John and Roxanne Ripley with many facets of syrup making. She helped them collect sap through a tubing system and helped pump the sap from the tank into their "sugar shack" where maple sap is boiled into syrup Mandy helped to boil the and fill syrup containers in addition to washing filters and cleaning the building. Mandy, a National Honor Society membcr. plays trumpet, horn, xylophone and bassoon for the high school band. She also participates in school musicals and dramas and enjoys being a 4-H Club member. She is president of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club and attends Vermontville Bible Church. Her hobbies arc reading, writing short sto­ and dramas. Interests for Beth include sewing, reading, making jewelry with modeling clay and par­ ticipating in a youth group. Beth has been attending Vermontville's Syrup Festival every year since she was a parade and her float and everything. “I think it will be a great learning experi­ ence to meet new people." she said of her three-month-old baby. "I've been everything (at the festival) from upcoming one-year reign. When her name was announced as the queen. "I was really surprised. I almost fainted." Mandy said. "I was really nervous." Beth Sleeper. 17. daughter of LeRoy and Barbara Slecpei of Vermontville, was named alternate queen. Mandy and Beth were se­ lected from a field of four contestants. Knowledge of the maple syrup process, from the tree to the table, as well as first hand experience in making syrup are part of the criteria considered by judges. The judges also score contestants on appearance, poise, speaking skills, ability to represent the community and a written essay. Mandy hopes to be an accountant and plans to major in business management and accounting in college. The new queen, who has "reddish auburn hair" and green eyes, has previously partici­ ries and lyrics, drawing, painting, sewing, and raising goats and rabbits. She has three brothers and one sister who range in age from 3 to 19. The alternate queen. Beth, plans to pursue a career as a pediatrician. She hopes to be the fourth generation of her family to artend Michigan Stale University. A member of the National Honor Society, her extracurricular school activities include softball, jazz band, marching band, Spanish Club and participating in school musicals a spectator to a pooper-scooper." As a young child. Beth recalls helping her father lap the family’s maple trees and checking the sap buckets daily. The Vermontville Lions Club sponsored the community dinner held before the queen contest. The new maple syrup royalty will reign over Vermontville's annual Syrup Festival in April and promote the community and its pure maple syrup products in other commu­ The 1997 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen was crowned Tuesday mgnt. Manay Pierce (second from left) receives the crown from outgoing queen Sarah Hughes. Flanking them are the new alternate queen Beth Sleeper (left) and the outgoing alternate Roxanne Guernsey (right). nities around the stale. Serving as queen contest judges were David Wayne Huva of WLCM Radio in Charlotte. Daniel Holmes of Community Newspapers in Charlotte. Marian Pennock, a maple syrup producer, and Elaine Gilbert of J-Ad Graphics. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 13. 1997 • Approved industrial incubator lease agreements with Royal Products. Michigan Lasermark, Doug's Auto, Thomapplc Print­ UTILITIES, continued from page I tail to force township residents in that area to connect to city sewer and water when they already have their own utilities with wells and septic tanks City ordinance mandates hookup tor all properties within 200 feet ot the public sewer. The city and Rutland Township also have been working on agreements for extension of ing. Halo Products. CNC Manufacturing. Mulloy Design and Unlimited Fabrications. • Expressed appreciation to Mr and Mrs. Lawrence Kensington lor their gilt ol phone equipment for the incubator The Kensing­ tons last year also donated furniture to the city. • Decided to renew its onc-ycar agreement utilities. Meanwhile. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes has been working on an agreement with the Hastings Area School System to extend waler and sewer to Star Elementary and to the Slate Highway Department caragc Penrod said prospects for success arc good. The City Council, in a related move last Monday night, considered the firs? reading ol a new ordinance that would allow hardship deferments for new customers They would­ n't have to htxtk up to public sewer as long as they have working private systems and wouldn't have to connect until their fails. Penrod said the proposed ordinance has some language that would affect people who live outside the city limits, allowing them the same kinds of deferments. The second reading of the proposed ordi­ nance will be Feb. 24 and council then will vole on whether or not to adopt. In other business at Monday night's meet­ ing. the council* • Agreed to allow Barry County until March 12 to decide on the city's offer to sell its current City Hall property for $500,000. The city is moving to new and more spa­ cious headquarters at the present site of MainStrcel Savings Bank al the comer of State Street and Michigan Avenue early next year The county has expressed interest in buying the property al the comer of Stale Street and Broadway and an adjacent home PLANT, continued from page 1 Work is progressing at the new Star Elementary School. Project superintendent Steve Pierson said he expects the three-winged school (including the administration wing pictured here) to be completed by early August as planned. and property immediately to the west on State Street. • Adopted a new ordinance that amends the city's zoning ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission, which worked on the changes for two years. Il now will be sent to the Municipal Code Corporation for codification. • Scheduled a workshop with architects M.C. Smith & Associates for 6:30 p.m. Monday. Feb. 24. at council chambers, one hour before the regularly scheduled session. Architects and council members will go over some of the plans for use of the current ■MainStrcel Savings Bank building after they move in early next year. • Heard a presentation on the newly-passed Brownfield Redevelopment Act from Bob Terry of the Michigan Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality. Terry said the new legis- lation helps communities develop industrial land that has been abandoned because of con­ t amination He said there arc three council steps for es­ tablishing a Brownfield Redevelopment Au­ thority: Adopt a resolution of intent to create one. have a public hearing and establish the authority by resolution. • Approved a request from Felpausch to use Fish Hatchery Park from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. July 5. for a Michigan Battle Cats basclall clinic for youths ages 6 to 16. • Granted a request to slay the local ordi­ nance banning open burning for an overnight "slccpout" Friday promoting the "Walk for Warmth" fund-raiser. • Approved a request *rom the local Order ot the Eastern Star to have its I Oth annual Easter Egg Hunt for local children Saturday morning, March 29. al Fish Hatchery Park. xCX Hospice to offer grief recovery Barry Community Hospice will offer a fivc-wcck grief recovery class scries, beginning Monday, March 3. from 7 to 9 p.m al its offices, 450 Meadow Run, Suite 200. Hastings.4 Grief recovery combines learning about the grief process with talking to others who have lost loved ones. There is no charge for the programs, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 948-8452. Country, bluegrass on tap at Showcase Bluegrass and country music, featuring River City Bluegrass and Homer Jones, will be performed at 6:30 lomght at the Musicians Showcase at Arby’s in Hastings. The River City Bluegrass band members are from the Grand Rapids area and have been playing at the Showcase since November 1993. Jones, from the Lake Odessa area, ai.-o is no stranger to the Showcase He performs country and blends tunes with his own compositions. He is perhaps best known for his performances al the I’raincx i lie Old Fashioned Farm Days. Scaling at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. Hastings students will Jump Rope' Nearly 300 third-graders at Hastings area elementaries will take part in a "Jump Rope for Heart" fund-raiser from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at Southeastern Elementary. Each student will jump as pan of a six-person team and will jump until the) lire out and hand the rope to another team member. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell, xchool board members and the local Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) officer. Jump Rope for Heart" is a community service protect sponsored by the Michigan Association lor Health. Physical Education. Recreation and Dance to promote the benefits of phy steal fitness as part of a heart healthy lifestyle. Il has been estimated that one-third of American children arc os erw eight. Pledges collected from sponsors will benefit the American Heart Association in its el forts to combat the slate's No. I cause of death — heart disease and stroke. Michigan is fourth worst in rankings among states for heart health. Students will collect a flat fee for jumping two hours Prizes will be awarded based on how much money each indixidual has raised. Students also will earn educational and athletic equipment for their schools. In the first Jump Rope" fund-raiser last year, the young people raised more than$2.4(X) ' t The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a "Business Alter Hours" gathering from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening at the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings. Tire event, sponsored by Blue Cross, is open to all Barry County business Teddy Bear Picnic Saturday Area children are invited to a Teddy Bear Picnic at (he Hastings Library at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. I5. The event will include a picnic fol­ lowing stories by Jennifer Strauss Ivinskas, who will tell talcs of bears and humans. Because of space limitations, signup will be necessary. For more information, call 945-4263. Historical Society will meet Feb. 21 The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. al the Barry County Courts & Law Building. 220 W. Court St., Hastings. The program will be presented by Lorraine and Clifford Field. Lorraine will talk about "Collecting and Making Dolls" and will share some of her collection and lips on doll making. Clifford will demonstrate his skills as a hook rug maker. The Fields are retired. Lorraine from the Health Department in Kalamazoo and Clifford as a carpenter. A board meeting al 6:30 will precede the activities. The Historical Society's meetings are open to the public. Jaycees offering singing Valentines The Hastings Jaycees will offer their annual Singing Valentines service from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m Friday. Feb. 14. Dave Wren, one of the co-chairs of the event, said the Jaycees will sing and deliver cards or flowers to clients' friends or sweethearts For $8. they will deliver a card and a Hower and a song. For $12. they will sing a song and deliver a card, flowers and a special candy cane piece. To place a prepaid order or tor more information, call Wren al 945-0195. The Jaycees is a leadership and civic organization for young men between the ages of 21 and 40. The Hastings chapter meets al 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the Lcason-Sharpc Hall at the First Presbyterian Church. Dues are $46.50 For more information about the orga­ nization. call 945-945-| or 945-2208. I firnU Hard icil members Joe Blcam, and Miriam White were absent __ In relatetJ inbves. the council decided to buy bond insurance from MB IA for the low bid of .289 points and a cost of $16,498 and named Old Kent Bank its bond paying agent on the revenue issue for $6,000. of The BANNER at locations throughout Barry County. IB __ ■ . Hasting* Valentine's Day "LOVE LINES" Thornapple Wind Band rehearsing Rehearsals arc from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hastings High School band room and all adult musicians arc invited to participate. For more information, call 948-4409. saving the citizens of the city, the townships­ and county. Wc can't not do any thing." Council members Robert May and Barry Wood expressed their agreement with Jaspei sc The vote to award the bid to Erhardl Construction was 5-1. with Campbell vot­ ing “no" JMpersc. Max. Wood. Deb ~|ih Brower voting in the af- Pick Up . EXTRA COPIES TERRI, You've made my life worth living again. May wc have many more great years together! Love, Jim people. Included tn the evening will be networking and refreshments. The Thomapplc Wind Band will continue rehearsals Monday. Feb. 17. for a concert scheduled for sometime. * *1 next month. The ject." he said. "I'm saying we're asking peo­ ple to do an awful lot. I'm awed by how much we've got to raise the rates." As it stands now. it is expected city resiw dents will pay an average of $11.52 more in their monthly sewer bills for a bigger wastewater treatment plant. But Jaspcrse held that costs for u halt ot the project in a couple of years be a lot greater than now. He added that with anticipated growth in Hastings, surrounding townships and Barry County, costs can be shared and a much larger treatment plant will be needed. "The ability to serve any development would be there." he said. "I can't buy into de­ laying the first part. In the long run we’re /4ft) BANNER Chamber plans gathering today News Briefs with Professional Code Inspections 6f Dorr for building inspection senices. • Agreed to renew a onc-ycar contract with Don Porter for City Hall custodial services. The fee will go up by 3 percent, from $345 to $355 per month. • Approved a request from Director Public Services Jell Mansfield to buy more salt for winter roads. Mansfield said recent winter storms have caused city crews to use more salt than usual . . TERRY Roses are red, Violets are blue, Wc have stuck together through so much. When will you realize I love only you!! Denise ANDY Happy 1st Valentine’s Day I Love You BUBBA To a quality person and a special Valentine Yours Maggie Hunter DADDY Happy 1st Valentine's Day Love Marissa DEANNA 1 love you and always will Happy Valentine’s Day Love, Mom DREWBY Happy Valentine’s Day to my #1 guy Love Mom FOR THE SWEETEST GUY in the world. Happy Valentine’s Day (Punk!) Love, your wonderful girlfriend Carrie GRANDPA AND GRANDMA CUDDAHEE and Grandma Apsey Happy Valentine's Day 1 love you all so much Love Andrew GREG, You and me Baby till the wheels fall off Love Ya! Marie HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Chelsea My precious little angel I love you Love Mommy HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY John Thank you for our precious little angel. I will always love you Love Guess! DRAGON R.R. You're the best friend and lover I could ever imagine. Still wailing Princess HM HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Grammy and Ole Goat Love Chelsea HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Papa and Grandma Van Houten Love Tyler HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Papa and Grandma Darwa Love Tyler HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY to Audrey, Shawn, Laura and Kevin Love from Marshall HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Miggic I love you with all my heart and soul Agriya H/C HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY To my parents, Richard and Mary Jane and Happy Anniver­ sary on Feb. 19th From Carol VALENTINE’S DAY’! Nana and Papa, Grandma and Grandpa Sanderson, Grandma and Grandpa Bolo, Great Grandma Bolo, Great Grandma Converse: Wc love You! Alexia and Madison HAPPY HAPPY VALENTNE’S DAY Zachy Wc love you whole bunches. Mommy &. Daddy HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Cory! Mom loves you so much Mom HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY "Bossman" We’ll always be the original “Bonnie" and “Clyde” Thanks for my Tekhi Friday Love, Just Me! VALENTINE’S DAY! You’ll be in my heart 4-evcr. Words could never express my love for you. Love, your Baby Girl HAPPY SHARON Il's been almost 12 years and I still commit my love to you. I recognize my faults and need to change Happy Valentine's Day! Steve SNICKERS, I cherish the limes we share together. Looking forward to the next. I love you Reese’s SWEET SWEET! 55 years! Remember the rain al Ingleside? Gary HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY To two little sweeties Oakley and Beret I love you Grandma HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Rurrarri Sec you soon Love and miss you . B HEY SHELL! To a very pretty and special friend and mother of three Happy Valentine’s Day Ken HONEY BUNS Your love makes everyday feel so special. You arc my one and only Valentine 1 love you! TMT HONEY * Roses may be red Violets may be blue Sugar is sweet and I still love you! Chatterbox I LOVE YOU Grandma and Grandpa Wilson Happy Valentine’s Day Love Emily JOE, You have filled my life with the love and happiness I only dreamed of. I love you Love, Erika JOHNNY 1 love you more than words can s’y. and in my heart you’ll always stay! Love, Bologna MAXX Wc love you so much. Happy Valentine’s Day! Amanda, Ashley and Zach FUNKY LYNN Happy Valentine's Day to a very special daughter Love, Mom ROCKY DOG love you with all my heart Honey Love you Harley Honey ROSE The years they come And the years they go. We’ve made it 13 years Even through the snow. Happy Anniversary Mike S I love you more and more each day Love alwavs B HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Daddy I love you Chelsea i ; • �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 13, 1997 — Page 3 First Friday visitors say welfare reform only punishes the poor by David T. Young Editor The recent federal welfare reform legisla­ tion simply punishes poor people and docs nothing to deal with a real problem in mod­ em American society, say two retired West­ ern Michigan University professors Tom and Nancy Cutbirth Small told a First Friday audience last week that they've been doing research and they find the new welfare legislative package "confusing, con­ tradictory and disheartening." "Il’s not really reform." Nancy said. "It doesn't address the problem of so many peo­ ple working for what are not living wages. It’s a bill that punishes people for being poor. It's going to enlarge the holes in safety net." She said there are four groups in Michigan that already arc casualties with the reform: • The poor who have drug habits, which includes about 5.000 people in Michigan. • Elderly or disabled legal immigrants, who will have their food stamps and sup­ plemental income cut. • Poor children, about 135.000 of them, who arc losing income that enabled their parents to keep them at home. • Single adults ages 18 to 50. about 50.000 of them, who arc not employable be­ cause of lack of skills or a combination of disabilities. The Smalls said if people in this group work, they can get food stamp extensions, worth about $120 a month, for three months, "but after that, they're on their own... without (the food stamps), they’re destitute." The Smalls said 70 percent of problem welfare recipients live in urban areas where unemployment already is high. The recipi­ ents could continue getting some benefits if they volunteer for some non-profit agencies, which can’t absorb their services. But. Nancy said. "The real victims of wel­ fare reform in the long run arc going to be the children. One of five now lives in poverty in America, that's 14.7 million children." She added that the same number got wel­ fare assistance in 1965 when they "War on Poverty" began, but benefits now are worth about half of what they were 30 years ago. Tom said welfare has accomplished better nutrition for children of the poor over the years, but severe cutbacks are ahead. "Il’s hypocritical when we say that educa­ tion is so important to prepare children for meaningful, productive lives, then diminish the chances of a group that already is at con­ siderable disadvantage." he said. Carl Mcllvain. president of the Michigan Farmers Union, asked, "Could we call this a penny wise and pound foolish policy?" The Smalls answered in lhe affirmative. Nancy said the stereotypes of welfare re­ cipients arc faulty. She said lhe "typical" child on public assistance is white, has a sibling, one female parent at home, was probably born sickly and underweight, is ill prepared for school, has problems in school and will have no better prospects in the work Tom and Nancy Cutbirth Small, explain why they believe the latest welfare reform legislation is just an attempt to punish poor people at the First Friday forum. world than minimum wages. This new welfare policy is set up, she said, "to further impoverish poor children. "So many welfare families arc working hard to better themselves, but a lot of pub­ licity has tried to show dependency and moral degeneracy." Tom said. "In most cases. I don't think this is so." The Smalls said a group of ministers in Kalamazoo studied nine welfare families, of which seven had mothers who were college graduates and had used benefits to get them­ selves through school. But Nancy said. "Children with more inse­ cure parents will be less likely to get the chance for a better education to gel a job that pays more than the minimum wage." She said one of her biggest problems with the welfare reform is that its emphasis is getting recipients into the work force imme­ diately rather than on education and training. "Never mind that it’s a job that doesn't pay a living wage and offers no opportunity for moving upward." she said. "Parents will have to take minimum wage jobs or have their benefits cut. Parents (in the new wel­ fare system) also lose free child care, hous­ ing allowance, transportation, health insur­ ance. money for medical expenses... and they’re not making enough money to sup­ port themselves." She said parents can lose their benefits even more quickly if they arc deemed "unco­ operative." Tom added that with the ' >rk requirement of the new welfare legislation, child care and transportation will be sorely needed. Mcllvain interjected that it is ironic that the government, meanwhile is handing out a lot of "corporate welfare" money to busi­ nesses that downsize their work forces. Tom Small replied. "The poor can lose their welfare because they made the mistake of not contributing big money to political campaigns. Nancy said many try to justify corporate welfare by holding that it will help create jobs. Bui then corporate recipients lay off people from decent paying jobs to make more money for stockiuildcrs. She said one of her biggest fears is for children of parents who haven’t found work before the five-year deadline and subsequently arc cut off from assistance. "Even with the existing safely net. welfare families struggle." she said. "This legisla­ tion will make lhe problems even worse." Nancy said Michigan's Family and Inde­ pendence Agency, formerly knewn as the Department of Social Services, has designed a welfare system over the last year that's even more harsh than the new federal rules. She said Stale Rep. Ed LaForge of Kalama­ zoo. chairman of the Legislative Committee on Human Services, is at odds with the Fl­ A’s new system. • She encouraged people to write LaForge and encourage his efforts, because "He’ll need support. He's succeeded in providing oppor­ tunities for people like and welfare recipients to testify before a legislative panel.' It also would show support he could against other lawmakers, she added. Blanche Munjoy, chairwoman of the Barry County Democratic Party, said she couldn't see how a welfare parent with two children would be able to pay for child care while tak­ ing on a required 25 volunteer hours per month. Nancy replied. "Wc can save money by starving poor people, but down the road there's an enormous price." Representatives from the Barry County Family Independence Agency disputed some of the contentions made by the Smalls. One woman said the FlA's food stamp policy re­ quiring community service applies only to single people without children, not to par­ ents. FIA Director Ron Decker said, "I agree with most of the things you’re saying... but we’re in political realities. My concern is we need to break the cycle of dependency. "Wc need to pick up the pieces for people who might fall through the cracks." Decker added that he's proud that statistics show Barry County's numbers are low. He added that Michigan government has promised that benefits won't necessarily be cut off automatically after five years for re­ cipients with small children Tom Small replied that he and his wife don’t have all the information available. "Were concerned amateurs." he said. "There may be some misinformation about what we do have. "The program isn't all bad. The objective (moving people off welfare into lhe work place) is good. We want to get people to work. too. but we’re concerned about the ones it (the new system) won't work for." Another Barry County FIA employee said the "Mich Care" program can meet the needs of children and parents on welfare." Decker agreed that transportation may be the biggest problem for recipients because only 6.3 percent have their own vehicles. He added that many of the jobs in Barry County are in urban areas while many people live in lhe country. Jim Pino suggested the welfare system "increase to let them (recipients) become bet­ ter educated. Some just aren't suited to hold a job." Pino said more support should be given to education, job training and programs like Head Start. Nancy Small agreed, saying. "One of the tragedies is the limited aspirations of chil­ dren in the welfare system." At the close of the session. Pino an­ nounced the subject matter for upcoming First Friday foiums. There will be a panel discussion on homosexuality and human rights on March 7. Barry County Board Chairman James Bailey will give the Stale of lhe County Address April 4 and former Congressional candidate Kim Tunnicliff will have a program about the Middle East May Baltimore Twp. landowners file suit against developer by Mary Warner Staff Writer Barry County residents living on or near Meyers Lake have filed suit against a devel­ oper who is attempting to build a number of homes on land near lhe lake They also have filed suit against Baltimore Township and the Barry County Planning and Zoning Department. The residents are asking that lhe developer. Jurgen Nitzsche. stop work on the project until questions about whether lhe housing development meets legal requirements are re­ solved. They are also demanding that Balti­ more Township or the Barry County Plan­ ning and Zoning Department require Nitzsche to comply with township or county zoning laws. Filing suit were Thomas and Jan McKeough of Brogan Road. Sid and Sarah Kenyon of Holland. Ken and Pam DeMott of Cedar Creek Road. Carl and Betty Mcllvain of South Broadway and Gary and Jennifer Ivinskas of Sager Road. A hearing is scheduled for today (Thursday) in Barry County Circuit Court to determine whether a restraining order requir­ ing Nitzsche to temporarily stop work on the development should be issued. According to a realtor working with Nitzsche on lhe project, the development would place 11 single family homes on 40 acres of land off Sager Road Nitzsche owns an adjoining 64-acre parcel, and pan of that fronts on Meyers Lake. Ac­ cording to Jan McKeough. Nitzsche is plan­ ning to eventually build 48 additional homes on the 64 remaining acres. An area next to lhe lake would be kept open, providing lake access to those purchasing homes in tnc de­ velopment. The realtor said plans for build­ ing more than the 11 initial homes arc not final, and if additional homes are built, the total number would be under the 59 quoted by McKeough The suit is asking the court to rule on whether lhe development falls under the ju­ risdiction of Baltimore Township or lhe Barry County Planning and Zoning Depart­ ment. At the lime the developer first proposed lhe housing project. Baltimore Township was handling its own zoning and enforcing an adopted zoning ordinance. The township If it is determined that the development's zoning requirements fall under lhe jurisdic­ tion of the former Baltimore Township zon­ ing ordinance, the residents are asking that the court rule that Nitzsche needs a zoning variance before he can proceed with his pro­ ject. The suit says the former Baltimore Town­ ship zoning ordinance requires that every home Nitzsche builds on the 40 acres have at least 200 feet of frontage on a public road. Nitzsche's development plans currently call fo. the homes to have frontage on a private road that leads into lhe development from Sager Road. In 1995 Nitzsche applied for a variance that would waive the public mad frontage re­ quirements. but a hearing on the variance re­ quest was never held. A member of the Zon­ ing Board of Appeals told the Baltimore Township clerk that according to a particular interpretation of the ordinance. Nitzsche did not need a variance, and the meeting sched. uled to discuss lhe matter was canceled. In the written court documents, the resi­ dents concede that some sections of the Bal­ timore Township zoning ordinance pertain­ ing to road access are "not particularly clear about the necessity of a dedicated public road." "However." the suit stales, "the plaintiffs believe lhe ordinance should be interpreted to require 200 feet on a public road " The suit also asks for a "writ of man­ damus commanding the township or county to require (Nitzsche) to comply with all of the appropriate zoning ordinances." Nitzsche is one of four owners of lake frontage, the others being the DcMotts. the McKeoughs. and the Mcllvains. The lake­ front property owners arc asking that in lhe event (he development is allowed to con­ tinue. the court limit the lake access allowed to :h->sc purchasing homes in the develop­ ment. The property owners claim that the plan to keep acreage next to lhe lake open so that all those purchasing property in the develop­ ment can have lake access would "substan­ tially adversely affect lhe lake." "Hie Department of Environmental Quality is also investigating Nitzsche. In a letter to Nitzsche lhe DEQ told Nitzsche a prclimi- has since then turned over its zoning matters to Barry County. See SUITE, continued page 6 This is a blueprint of the Circle of Friends' plans for a new children's playground superstructure at Bob King Park off Woodlawn Avenue in Hastings. The date for construction to start has been set and fund-raising continues for the project. Construction to start May 28 Countdown begins for playground project Construction of lhe new wooden play structure at Bob King Park is scheduled to begin Wednesday. May 28, and with just over three months left, the Hastings Circle of Friends is kicking its fund-raising and re­ cruiting efforts into high gear. Nine months of fund-raising has netted the group more than $38,000, almost half of the $90,000 estimated to complete the project. Fund-raising coordinator Sue Kolanowski said that while they still have a long way to go. she is not worried about reaching their goal "We've talked to a lol of people from other communities who have built these play­ grounds and everyone that set a goal ended up exceeding that goal." said Kolanowski. "It's not uncommon for a lol of donations to come in once construction starts and people see that this (the playground) is really going to happen." Still, with the need to raise an average of $500 per day to reach their goal. Kolanowski said she would like to see the donations come in soon. "Feb. 17 marks 100 days until construc­ tion begins." she said. "If you’ve been putting off making a donation, please do so now." Kolanowski sent letters to businesses and professionals in the Hastings area last November, asking for cash donations to help fund lhe project. She said the response was very positive bringing in donations from about 60 businesses so far. While no letters of solicitation have been, or will be. sent to individuals, private dona­ tions arc welcome. Donors and their level of giving will be recognized on a donor board which will be placed at lhe entrance of the playground. The levels of donation are as follows: Platinum: $2,500 and up; Gold: $1,000$2,499; Silver: $500-$999; Bronze: $250$4^; Friends: $51-$249. Businesses and individuals who have al­ ready made donations at the platinum and gold level are: Hastings City Bank. $2,500; Flexfab, $2,500; Larry and Earlene Baum, $3,600; the Viking Corporation. $2,000; Drs. Lark and Merriman of the Hastings Or­ thopedic Clinic. $1,000; and Earl and Vir­ ginia McMullen. $1,000. screw they donate." Wednesday, March 12. is Organization Day. At that time, a representative from Leathers and Associates, the company that designed lhe playground, will meet with committee coordinators and help them gear up for construction. The group still needs someone to help head up committees for food, tools and do­ nated materials. Those intciested in those committees is encouraged to sign up before that date so they can take advantage of lhe expertise offered by Leathers and Associates. Zwiemikowski who has been heading up the donated materials committee, in addition Pickets, featuring lhe names of families or individuals are still available for a $25 dona­ tion, as are hand tiles for a $50 donation. Hastings Circle of Friends also has several more fund-raisers in the works. There is a children’s winter festival. Saturday. Feb. 22. at Northeastern Elementary, and an April Hill Cookie sale in April. The Lions Club will be raffling off a back yard playset and White s Photography will be donating pro­ ceeds from an upcoming photography con­ test to the to benefit the new playground. While cash donations are essential to a project of this size. Kolanowski said, dona­ tions of time and materials are just as impor­ tant. "The project seems to be coming togeiher nic j so far." said general coordinator Jill Zwiemikowski. "My largest worry is getting donated materials and people from the com­ munity to help build the playground... I want the whole community to have a sense of ownership with every nail they pound or to her duties as general coordinator, hopes that a community-wide scavenger hunt in lhe first week of March will bring in both vol­ unteers and donated materials. ”1 need lots of supporters who feel they can go from door to door or call a neighbor and see if they have some supplies collecting dust in their basement that they would like to donate or loan." she said. "The whole premise of this project is pnde and ownership in doing your share. Every­ one’s definition of ’their own share' ranges from making a donation, baking cookies or watching children for lhe workers (during construction), to working all five days until the playground is built," said Zwiemikowski. "Whatever 'your share' is. it will be greatly appreciated." To volunteer or make a donation to the playground, write: Hastings Circle of Friends. PO Box 235, Hastings. Mich. 49058 or call Zwiemikowski al 948-8838. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 13. 1997 Letters from our readers... Burglars are forgiven, but not pardoned To the editor: This is in regards to the burglars who broke into our home Jan. 31 at 1650 Os­ borne Road; I don't know it they chose our home be­ cause it was simply left unattended or if they know us and our schedules. At. present, I don't need to know the answer to that. Initially. I want to thank them. In my nearly 20 years of law enforcement I have covered break-ins that appeared to have been motivated purely by hate. The physical de­ struction done tn those break-ins was totally without reason. There have been burglaries in which family pels have been destroyed by lhe intruders. These did neither and for that I am thankful. Secondly, because of their intrusion, our church family and dear friends from our community who do not attend our church have gathered around us in such an outpour­ ing of love and giving that my wife and I are staggered by their love. In the Bible, it says in Romans 8:28. "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God. to those who are called according to His purpose” (New Amer­ ican Standard version). Assault at bar was an attack To the editor: In regards to the Jan. 5 incident of assault and battery at lhe Blarney Stone, it should be known that it was an attack. The 40-year-old woman walked two to four feet within the establishment and in seconds was attacked by a 31-year-old woman with her fingernails going straight for the eyes As the 40-year-old fell onto lhe jukebox on right side (she had just had a liver biopsey done in that area), she fell to the floor and was unaware of what was hap­ pening. She said not a word to her attacker. The 31-year-old managed to climb back on her bar stool and lunge again at lhe 40-yearold, kicking, punching and pulling out hair. At that point, lhe 40-year-old's friends were trying to get the 31-year-old. who was at least 50 pounds heavier, off the 40-yearold. As she was being pulled off with her hands full of hair, she landed against the bar stool, possibly injuring her head. The 31-year-old then managed to get on the bar. but was pulled down and held under control. At no point did the 40-year-old or any three others who walked in with her say any­ thing to the 31 -year-old. Vicki Lancaster Hastings HELP DRIVE DOWN THE RATE OF KIDNEY DISEASE WHILE SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT Donate your used car to the National Kidney Foundation. You may even qualify for a tax deduction. Attorney not solicited by deputy They stole only those things easily con­ vertible into cash and some very sentimental items: The TV in our living room was a 25th anniversary gift. The stereo was a Christmas gift from our children and grandchildren I bought the TV in the bedroom for my wife when she had her hip replaced. The VCR was just the VCR. The Leatherman pocket tool was a Christmas gift from my son. who is on the police department in Olympia. Wash., so wc ask that they please take care of it My wife had been saving those old two dollar bills, some silver dollars and the Su­ san B Anthony coins for our grandchildren. The buffalo head nickels were a gift from my dad; he died when I was 21 and they arc all I had left that he had touched I am sure those thirty or so dollars mean far more to them than to us. Everything else they took is easily re­ placeable as far as “things" are concerned. Their presence in our home has altered our lives. Wc have installed dead bolts and taken other precautions 1 won't be specific about. Wc now feel like prisoners in our own home. There is something else that's very impor­ tant for me to say. I forgive them, not be­ cause they deserve it. 1 simply choose to do so. In my forgiveness. 1 no longer allow them to control my life or my work. I didn't say I pardon them. I simply for­ give them. A pardon removes guilt, and 1 can't do that. Their guilt remains on them until someone far more powerful than I lakes it from them. A pardon is available and I en­ courage them to seek it from lhe highest au­ thority. that of God almighty, through the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. The life these intruders lead is filled with fear, anger, hatred and deception. I offer them a life filled with joy. peace, purity and for­ giveness in Jesus Christ. They may well have to pay a penalty on earth for their past criminal behavior, but they could be eter­ nally forgiven, not just by me, but by God Himself. When police catch them, and be assured they will, and they are sitting in jail, it still won't be loo late. They can call me. My phone isn't bugged. I m praying for them and expecting their call. My number is in the book. Jeff Worden, pastor Hickory Corners Bible Church Downtown’s character is threatened Dear editor: 1 am delighted to see the Stebbins Building (vacated by J.C. Penney) occupied so fast. Keeping the downtown alive and busy makes Hastings a great place to be. However, I am disturbed by the "artist's conception'* of the facade renovation for this building. A wonderful building with as much character and presence as this building has should not be destroyed by adding a totally out of character gable. The drawings also shows fieldstone on the lower portion of the building. This also looks totally out of character. This building takes up a major portion of this block and sets the lone for the rest of lhe buildings. After spending all the money on the downtown development for sidewalks, streetlights, etc., I find it hard to understand why we can't add to this wonderful downtown character instead of making another eyesore. Our downtown is defined at the west by Ci­ ty Hall, the Court House, and all the buildings around the comer of Slate and Broadway. The east end is defined by boring, functional ar­ chitecture and parking lots. I do not like the thought that the well defin­ ed end of downtown (except for the vacant gas station) could have another hole where City Hall now stands. The City Hall building, besides adding a lot of character to our downtown, also defines the space around the courthouse. What makes the courthouse great, besides the wonderful architecture, is the space around it. Surrounding buildings, grass, fountains, parking lots, all play a part in defining the character of this place. An architectural professor of mine said don't forget the "space between the notes." Music is defined by the notes and the spaces in between the notes. Same goes for architecture. City Hall is such a key focal point to our ci­ ty, right at the busiest intersection in our town. What does it say io others when we have an empty gas station and a parking kN occupying two of the four comers? I'm not advocating that we keep things as they are in our city, far from H. Wc need to change, constantly striving to be better. Our city has done some wonderful things in the past lo maintain and build our downtown and the unique character that it has. However, if wc are not careful, the strip mall, fast-food character could begin to move east. Russell W. Hinkle. A1A Architect Dear editor: This letter is in response to Patricia Willis' letter printed in the Jan. 16 issue. I wholeheartedly agree with Ms. Willis opinion that soliciting by an on-duty deputy for a local attorney would be "quite disturb­ ing and highly unethical." Unfortunately. Ms. Willis* account of the incident was not correct. The man in the incident was given a business card for attorney Shane McNeill by another local attorney, not from lhe deputy who was assigned as bailiff. The deputy and the man were acquaintances. The deputy did speak with the man. but did not make any recommendation regarding an attorney. Additionally, it should be noted that Ms. Willis did forward copies ot ner letter to various individuals or agencies which she deemed appropriate. As sheriff. I am the per­ son ultimately responsible for the actions of the deputies. 1 am al a loss why I was not one of the individuals to receive the letter. It is important for people in Barry County to communicate their ideas, cares and concerns with me By working together, we can con­ tinue to improve the department’s service to the community. Many times concerns such as Ms. Willis’ can be resolved to mutual satisfaction. Please feel free to contact me at 948-4805 when you need to express your ideas, cares, concerns, and so forth. Sieve DeBoer Barry County Sheriff Rep. Geiger reappointed to House Appropriations panel State Rep. Terry Geiger has been appointed to a second term on the House Appropriations Committee. House leadership selected lhe Lake Odessa lawmaker to serve as Republican vice chair of the Corrections Subcommittee. As chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee in the previous session. Geiger was credited with successful efforts to reform court funding in Michigan. Geiger also is a member of the Subcommit­ tees on General Government.. K-12/Department of Education and State Pobce/Milkary Affairs. In 1995, Geiger was one of two Republican freshmen assigned to the Appropriations Committee. Traditionally, appropriations seats had been reserved for veteran lawmakers with extensive legislative experience. With term limits reducing House service to six years, legislative leaders decided in 1995 to name two freshmen lawmakers with budgeting backgrounds to bring continuity and experience to the appropriations process. "Representative Geiger's background' makes him an effective member of this com­ mittee," said Republican Leader Ken Sikkema of Grandville. "Owning his own. business and service as a township official' prepared him for this special challenge." > Geiger owns a wholesale farm equipment business based in Ionia County and is a former Woodland Township trustee. Geiger expects the 1997-98 budget work to be challenging. “Working out state budget details is more labor intensive than most legislative duties; but I respect the process," Geiger said. "Budget development this year will be a ma-‘ jor challenge I am cautiously opt impair, however, that bipartisan cooprration is achieveable." Geiger encourages 87th District residents to contact him with comments, questions or con­ cerns on legislative issues. Send letters to the State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Ml 48909, call (517) 373-0842. or e-mail messages to tgeigerOhouse.state.mi.us. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Lovin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. ua. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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For more tafarreasinn or «O arrange Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehtors, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all ol Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. for a free pick up cak 1-800-4884?ARS (2277) HastingsBaNNER Drvcied to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Putashed by ..Itarlagi gamier. few. A Owwot ot JVM Gn(Oa Inc iaUN Orel Oney HaoangA Ml oaossoem (S1S)»4S9SS4 *HEWSa00H* David T. Vocrg (Cam) Elana Gibed pUsuanl EottxJ BarbaaGall Jason Can Ceitfy Snath Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habel Kathryn Seelye • ADVOmSHK DEPMTMENT • CAnAart ada accwlad Monday mrovgh Frrday«am toSSOpm Saturday S X a m Noon Scott Ommen Cexty O Nwk Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge tebscnpCMe Rates: $25 per yew n Barry Coutty S27 per yew n adtommg combes $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Boa B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pad at Hastings. Ml 49058 Sank Lajeye. Hastings: "Personally. I don't think there was much of a difference in the two trials, but I think the second trial was a way for the tanlies to prove be was pMty. I think they should leave him alone." Jennifer Ogden, Delton: "1 think that the second trial was a way for them lo have him say he was guilty. They should drop it now. because they wouldn't do that for any other perwin in the world if he wasn’t a celebrity." Vic Lewis, Haltings: "In the first niri ta tad his dream leant of lawyers, fat tta civil trial be didn't tare special lawycn. states prosecutor eras ride lo corec ig> with more evidence ata they were able to come up with the truth — that he was a murdering liar." Bewee Ml, Baatlwgs: "Moat people probably think it was the whole race dang because there were more blacks (in lhe first juty) than in the last one I think it was lhe fact that tn lhe second trial they were able to use more of lhe incriminating evidence, like lhe Bronco chase * Seth Dae, Hastings: "Tin not sure why ifs different, but I do know that more Mack people sappon O J. than while people, aid 1 think ifs ironic, because OJ. acted like he waned lobe white — more black people supported him when be tSdnl really support them." Darnell Clny, KsIsmms: "Daring tee fka trial Ifta there were statnfdtatebaneaa at far al tea evidence goes There were too auriy liwninm tea wore poaritee to be eroared. Tta aetata adri is baaed on money tanas aa ta as treating lo bring Of down." | �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 13, 1997 — Page 5 Barry County economic development study launched by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Forming an economic development corpo­ ration to hopefully enhance the entire eco­ nomic base of Barry County is in the in­ fancy stage of scnous pursuit. The County Board of Commissioners Wednesday agreed that a study committee should be appointed to work with an attor­ ney lo draft proposed by-laws and articles of incorporation for an economic development corporation (EDC) The study groups tasks may include developing an application form for nine directors to serve on the EDC County Board Chairman James Bailey named an ad hoc committee comprised of Rod Goebel, chairman; Tim Burd. Emmet Herrington and Sandy James to recommend citizens for the EDC study committee. Appointing a study committee is not committing the county financially or lo a program or plan at this point. Bailey said. Creating a county EDC emerged from a recommendation by a Community Audit Team (CAT) report through Michigan State University Extension. CAT said an EDC could provide central leadership and some professional staff to cre­ ate the necessary infrastructure development, marketing and necessary economic develop­ ment tools lo help each community in the county to develop its oun economic base With this philosophy, individual commu nines can set (heir own economic develop­ ment agendas underneath the helpful um­ brella of the county, the report said. The theory is that such action can achieve results that no one community could achieve alone Tlic CAT report pointed out that commu­ nities such Middleville. Nashville. Wood­ land and IX*lton all have unique needs for economy development expertise that arc not being served in a coordinated manner A possible action of an EDC is to help all communities to redefine economic development, focusing on "wealth creation, not just jobs." CAT said. A variety of means can be used lo increase the amount of revenue that communities help generate, the report said. "For example, expanding on existing trade or capturing new trade may have a minimal impact on job creation, but may add sub­ stantial revenue for an establishment l he creation of wealth gives citizens in lhe county money to spend al local commer* trial establishments, thereby giving support to keep the businesses there to service the community. In addition, the creation of wealth does create additional jobs, with the number of jobs depending on the circum­ stances involved As an example, for each single industrial job created, up to 2.4 re­ lated business service jobs will be created." the report said. Don Drummond, who has been part of the County Futuring Committee since its inception and serves on the County CAT Steering Committee, asked the County Board this week lo establish the EDC study committee. Drummond presented a proposal with steps to be taken towards forming the EDC. Volunteers who serve on an Economic De­ velopment Corporation Subcommittee de­ veloped the proposal. They've looked al Ingham County's plan. Ingham recommended the CAT re­ port...they've molded and patterned from there." Bailey said after lhe meeting. Speaking of the study committee, he said. Saxon Athletic Scholars announced A total of 15 athletes at Hastings High received scholar­ athlete recognition from the Michigan High School Athletic Association this year. That group includes (from left) Tammy Obreiter (golf), Peter Lewis (track and cross country). Andrea Dreyer (cross country and track), Jodi Songer (volleyball). Elizabeth Lincolnhol (tennis), Jon Lawrence (golf and baseball). Janette Jennings (basketball and softball), Kevin Cooney (track and soccer). Justin Waters (wrestling), Teague O'Mara (tennis and soccer) and Melissa Craven (cheerleading). County retreat may be closed to public by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor • A retreat the Barry County Board of ^Commissioners is planning might be held Hn closed session. ' County Board Chairman James Bailey 'said the board could close the retreat as long as no decisions arc made or discussions held that would lead to decisions. County Administrator Michael Brown was asked lo make that open vs. closed determination as he finalizes plans for the board lo leave its familiar surroundings, possibly in March or early April, for a day and a half long workshop retreat. Brown will bring his recommendation back lo lhe board Commissioner Rod Goebel was the only board member lo vote against going forward with plans for the retreat because of a mis­ understanding about what he thought was the total cost of lhe retreat, he later told county officials. The retreat is being considered as an op­ portunity for "team building" and discus­ sions about goals for the county's future and the issue of economic development. Bailey and Brown said. Brown will be setting up dates and lhe lo­ cation for lhe retreat, which might be held outside lhe county. Most commissioners have not expressed a preference, he said. The several who did respond favored a site out­ side lhe county. County commissioners voted Wednesday to hire Dr. Lynn Harvey, a Michigan State University professor, to facilitate the work­ shop. Harvey also is a Cooperative Exten­ sion specialist in state and local govern­ ment. His fee is $300 p*-r day. When commissioners discussed the con­ cept of a retreat last month. Bailey said the gathering would be a public meeting, with lhe time and place posted and advertised. Since then, however, he has learned that some of the professional facilitators will not accept jobs unless the sessions arc closed. He also said commissioners have since told him that they "will not say as much" if it's an open meeting (because) part of this is to gel some feelings out and gel some things aired. "You can't make any decisions there" if it is a closed retreat. Bailey said. "It can be (closed) for lhe purpose of training...or get­ ting input on goals wc want as a board.. " Bailey said he would be in favor of clos­ ing the retreat if it is legal and recommended by a professional facilitator. Commissioner Emmet Herrington said the retreat would not be fruitful in open session, but he wanted assurance that it could be legally closed. Commissioner Lew Newman expressed the same opinion. If county development is on the retreat agenda. Bailey said that portion of the ses­ sion might be an open meeting so the pub­ lic could learn what the commissioners arc thinking. Discussion of economic development "could be leaning toward a decision." he said, which would violate the Open Meeting Act. Thai's one reason for getting a profes- Sec RETREAT, continued on page 14 Hastings HOSA students win awards it's not like they arc going lo do something we know nothing about. Il will be done in conjunction (with the county board) and it will have our stamp of approval before it is done Wc gel them doing all lhe leg work This will give us time to discuss the direction wc want the county to go...and time to determine what the assignments arc lor the three-man board (study committee)" besides the incorporation preparation. . FINANCIAL f fumbhtdby Marti 0. Christensen ol Edward 0. Jonas & It’s better to be smart than lucky People can play golf for years and years — and still be trying to figure it out. For the average golfer, it seems that success usually depends more on luck than smarts. For investors, however, lhe opposite holds true: Success depends more on smarts than luck. Smart investors look for quality, and one way to find quality in a slock or mutual fund is lo look at its history of paying dividends. Stocks that have historically paid increasing dividends are companies that grow consistent­ ly and stay in favor with investors. Some stocks are more vulnerable to a change of sentiment — for example, concept stocks when the concept doesn't work as ex­ pected. momentum stocks when the momen­ tum slows, and sector stocks when that par­ ticular sector falls out of favor. No one can accurately predict a stock's short-term results, but stocks with a long-term hisiory of strong results can be more reliable than others. According to John Snyder, port­ folio manager for the John Hancock group. “I can say that in a few years, the earnings of steadily growing companies should be substantially bigger than they are today. And if their price-to-earoings ratios slay lhe same, their valuation should also be much greater.” This concept of steady growth is shared by more portfolio managers looking for quality. Steady growth generally means increasing dividends. One mutual fond, for example, will not invest in a company unless it has paid a dividend in at least nine of the past 10 yean. The fond's latest annual report shows that 68 percent of the companies in its portfolio raised their dividends that year. Since this fund's in­ ception 44 years ago. shareholders who chose to receive dividends in cash experienced only three yean (1982, 1989 and 1992) in which dividends did not increase. In fact, if you had invested $10,000 in this fond at its inception in 1953 and left your investment intact, your dividends alone in 1996 would have been $10,007 — slightly more than your original investment! Of course, this could not be possible without the steady growth of the companies in which the fund invested. If you had taken your dividends in cash, your original $10,000 in­ vestment would have been worth $381,514 on April 30, 1996. The current divident is only about 2.6 percent, but look what the growth of capital has done for the size of your regular dividend check. It's not unusual for mutual funds to look for steadily growing companies with consistently rising dividends. Another major fund that just celebrated its 60th anniversary has an inflexi­ ble rule: It will buy only companies that have raised their dividends in each of the Last I ( years. Its annual average rate of return, after allowing for all expenses including the 5 per­ cent sales charge, is 15 percent, and it has had only one down year. Were those results due to smarts or luck? Luck may have had something to do with it — after all. there are no guarantees. The fund managers promised only to invest in the best companies they could find, using strict stan­ dards of quality. However, finding those high-quality stocks took brains, not luck. * For my money, it’s better to be smart than lucky. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the preAT&T 387. Ameritech 617. Anheuser-Busch 437. Chrysler 33s/. CMS Energy 337. 597« Coca Cola 797. Dow Chemical Exxon 1017j Family Dollar 227. Ford 327. 567. General Motors TCF Financial 447. Hastings Mfg. 297. IBM 145 487. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 597. 107. Kmart 717. Kellogg Company 457. McDonald's 527. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 19 77. Spartan Motors 367. Upjohn 339.85 Gold 4.84 Silver 6858.11 Dow Jones Volume 484,000,000 —7. + 7. + 17. -7. —V. . — + 7. -17. + 72 — — */2 ’ +17. — -87. +1 + 17. -7. + 17. —'It + 37: -•/. -72 ——4.35 -.02 + 20.26 ■ WE MAKE SMALL BANKS A BIG BUSINESS! ■ Ma ■aacack BaaMri M » The John Hancock Regional Bank Fund seeks to recognize investment opportunities that exist in the regional banking industry, and to specialize in uncovering them. By investing in a diversified portfolio of regional bank stocks, as well as other financial institutions, the Fund seeks superior return potential from an industry that continues to be poised for growth. Its timely advantages are: Eight Hastings High School students won 11 awards in regional Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competition at Hastings High School Tuesday. Also at the competition. Hastings High student Jason Flohr was selected as the Re­ gion 2 HOSA representative. Hastings hosted 250 students from seven schools in HOSA's Region 2. School dis­ tricts included Kalamazoo Valley. Hastings High School, Calhoun Voc-Tech. Branch Area Career Center. Allegan Vo-Tech, St. Joseph Intermediate School District and Cap­ ital Area Career Center. Hastings students winning regional com­ petition will go on to compete in stale HOSA competition in Traverse City April 13-15. Trina Waldren won first place in lhe gerontology knowledge test. Placing second in lhe knowledge lest for gerontology was James Ramirez, who also placed in the lop 10 for extemporaraneous speaking. Gena Dufio placed second in the CPR/rescuc breath­ ing test and in the top 10 for interviewing skills. Amy Boger placed second in job seek­ ing skills and in the lop 10 for the gerontol­ ogy knowledge lest Angie Stull placed in the top 10 for physical therap) aide. Barb Duane placed in the lop 10 for extemporanous speaking. Stella Elliott placed in the top ten for extemporaneous health display. And Chnstine Van Bruggen placed in the top 10 for extemporaneous speaking HOSA is a student vocational organiza­ tion. Pat Smith, high school health teacher and organizer of Tuesday s events, said HOSA competition gives students a chance lo prac­ tice skills they will need when they graduate — skills such as public speaking and job seeking "It exposes them to the world of work in a controlled setting." she said. ✓ Growth opportunities in attractively valued bank stocks. ✓ A chance to benefit from the increased merger activity that has led to the appreciation of many regional bank stocks. Sector investing entails certain risks as outlined in the prospectus and is suitable only as part of a well-diversified investment portfolio. SAP500 Annual Total Return* ■ 2ZN% nm itask zus% tiaaa________ 12/31/96 Average Annual Return* at N AV through 12/31 /% m, Fd like a free prospectus containing complete information on John Hancock Regional Bank Fund, including charges and expenses. I will read it carefully before I invest or send money. Name Nelson E. Walters, Second Vice President Address First of Michigan Corp. 100 East Sth Street Suite 280 - City Stale_____ Zip Code______ Holland, MI 49423 (800) 772-7251 Telephone Day ( )____________________________ Evening ( 1 _______________ &.• John Hancock Funds Jason Flohr was named Region 2 Representative during regional HOSA competition at Hastings High School Tuesday. t �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 13, 1997 Legislature to discuss minimum wage hike by Jason Carr Staff Writer The Michigan Legislature si kid will tackle a minimum wage increase. Sen. Joanne Emmons and Rep. Terry Geiger informed at­ tendees to Monday's Legislative Coffee. Emmons said the House had passed an in­ crease last year, but lhe Senate didn't like provisions the House included. "Wc need lo mirror what the federal gov­ ernment docs. That makes it easier for em­ ployers to understand." said Emmons. She added Sen. Dale Shugars suggested to lhe Senate Republican Caucus that an in­ crease m lhe minimum wage include a pro­ vision to exempt lips for services from the income tax. Emmons said she expects the Senate to support such a move, as it would give money back lo high school and college students and otherwise "help a part of society that needs a little help." Emmons told the crowd she supports Gov. John Engler’s recent proposal to have lhe slate take control of schools where students are performing poorly on standardized lesls and that have a high dropoui rale. She said. "I have thought for some time lhal we have a responsibility to poor chil­ dren in poor schools." adding the state typi­ cally has to deal with them “one way or lhe other. "People feel strongly about local control and I feel strongly about it too. except when they are failing their students by not (cach­ ing them." said Emmons. She added, however, that schools cannot be changed simply by changing the adminis­ tration and that it was a "tcrnblc idea" lo think the state can run schools permanently. She said she is reintroducing a "parental rights" measure as a proposed law She said she had proposed a parental rights amend- ^Ucqetfi£.z... HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79 at the Church ot Your Choice. Larry Hubley. Paitor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hour* Wed./Thurr 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning Wor­ ship; 6 00 p.m Evening Service. Wednesday 6:43 p.m Warrior* (grades K-6th). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 7th-l2dl) Thursday 7 XX) pm Prayer Meeting SCHEDULE ot SERVICES tor Area Hastings Churches THOKNAPPLE VALLEY CHUKCH. 2730 Wail Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 941-2549 Sundas worship 9 00 a m and 10:45 a m Suatoy Children* Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family BARRY CO. CHUKCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49051 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m . Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2931 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. *48-8890 or 941-2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Music and Christian Education Church pbont (616) 945-9574 Bar her free building with elevator to all (loan. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 a m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9 30a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m. with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. M1H1 Youth Fdlowshgi - 4 XX) p m ; Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 6:00 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Night Thursday. Feb 13 - Start Community Lenten Lunch and Worship Services al Emmanuel Eptscopal Church Feb. 15 thru 19 - U M Men Paper Dnve at K nun parking lot WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3113 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Wor­ ship Services: Sunday. 9:00 a.m.. Rev Keh Vaught; 11:00a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:4* a m for all ages NEW Beginning Jan 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MATTERS Adult classes. Gaining Pervmal Financial Freedom. Foundational Doctrines of Faith, The Minor Pro­ phets — Calling God's People Back To God. Building Loving Relation­ ships With Your Spouse. Children, and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs. 4-H. Mondays b 30 to 1:00 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 500pm at 154 E Broad way. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednesday. 3 15 pm at the Hidden Valley Com­ munity Center Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill offering. You are invited and welcome. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School al 10 00 a m ; Wor ship 11XX) a.m.; Evening Service al 5 XX) p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 XX) p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Braud QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Randall Hartman. Pastor Services 9:43 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11XX) a m Morning Wonhip Service; 6:00 p.m. Even iag Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children way Weal. Passor Susan Trowbridge. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Wonhip II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 GRACE BRETHREN Coats Grove Rosd Pistor Ben Her ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings, Junior-Senior High. PLKASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church pho*. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.*.; Sunday School 1100 am. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6.-00 p.m. Wednesday. Bihie Study. 7 XX) pm. Wednesday Awann 6:304:00 p.m. (3 year-olds through 6th grade) Saturdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Teen Cenaer. 7W-I2th grades ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 5 Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor SMHrttey Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Maaaes 1:00 a m. and 11XX) a m ; Confessions Saturday 4XXM30 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. MI 49058. Fuhr, Gate Johnson. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Deteou) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends. Sunday Monung Mass 10:00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OP GOD, 1330 N. Broadway, Hastings. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship. Sunday. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. GRACK LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St . Michael Amon. Pnaaor Hume 945-9414. Sunday. Fob. 16 - IXX) A 10:00 Holy Cuwnmuon. AAL Branch; 9:30 Sunday School (ail ^es). 4:00 Healing Service; 6:00 Flying Doves Thursday. Feb. 13 - 7:30 Adnh Choir. 8 XX) AA. Fnday. Feb. 14 - 7:00 Couples DesserVGnme Night. Saturday. Feb 13 - 8XX) NA Monday. Feb 17 — 7:00 Stewardship; 4:00 Children s Choir. Tuesday. Feb. 18 — 7:00 Congregation Council Mlg. Wednesday. Feb. 19 - 10:00 Wordwaachere; 6:00 Supper; 7:00 Vespers. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God budding). 9 a m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd red «h Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more urformaoon call 948-9327 or Rev David T. HusrwKk. vicar al 948-2101 St. Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod Bolt wood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teens. 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day — 9:00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study; 10:00 a m. Youth Adult Bi ble Study; 6:30 p.m Kid s Quiumg; 7.XXJ p.m. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further in­ formation call the church office. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Sime R<»d. Hastings, Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bi­ ble Q*iz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible Qua (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Snutv - No ace limits NASHvlLLE AREA FIRST BAFT1ST CHURCH. 309 E Woodtown. Hastings Kevm Shockey, Aaron Welch. Minuter of Musk Morning Worship 9:45 Md I)XX) a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 and 11XX) am. for children and adults Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday: First Mon­ day of »*e Month Mom's Time Out. Wednesday: Sr. High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Awana al 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study. Call church office for more information. 948-8004 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (317) 832-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry, leader­ ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Charles Fischer, Pastor. A mission The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses HASTINGS FIRST PRESRYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. D.C.E. Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director Thursday. Feb. 13 — 12 00 p.m Lenten Lun­ cheon A Service al Emamuel Episcopal Church; 7:00 p.m Noah's Ark Valentine * Party Sun­ day. Feb 16 - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m Monung Worship (9:30 Ser­ vice i* broadcast over WBCH AMFM). Nursery i* provided during both Service* Communion will be celebrated al Nxh Service* today 9:50 a m. Sunday School for all age*. 10:30 a.m. "Coffee Hour" Dining Room. I 00-8:00 pm Senior High PYF Sky Tnp to Bit­ tersweet No Middle High Youth Fellowship Monday. Feb 17 — 7:30 p m Tnivtcev meet in the Lounge Tuesday. Feb 18—11 30 a.m. Staff meet* for prayer. 3 30 p.m Handchimc Trio. 7:00 p m Lenten Bible Stud* begin* MA1NSTKEET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 19^2 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ’Prescriptions' - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan ' law. The legislature may provide by law for the enforcement of this section." In his remarks, Geiger assured the audi­ ence. "We have done literally, absolutely nothing." saying House members received their committee assignments only a week ago. Geiger said he expects things to "heat up" in the next few weeks, as the House has now received the governor's budget proposal. He said the budget process takes about six months to complete from proposal to final passage. Geiger said the governor's budget proposal increases corrections spending by the rate of growth in the budget for the second straight year. By comparison, two years ago correc­ tions spending was increased 14 percent. Geiger said the state would have had no growth in the total budget in the absence of S40-S50 million required by various court orders. He said another $ 150-5250 million of new revenue is going to education. ”1 think that's the result of the past few years when we straightened c-t our priori­ ties." he said. The K-12 school aid budget will total $8.8 billion, exceeding the state's general fund spending cf $8.6 billion, which Geiger said was the first time such a situa­ tion existed. "1 haven't seen any really controversial is­ sues (in the budget] such as last year with adult education." he continued. However, he said lhe House effort lo for­ mally raise lhe minimum wage for the first time since 1981, "will create a lot of contro­ versy." Michigan's increase in the minimum wage would mostly be to align with federal standards, said Geiger, but the House pro­ posal goes beyond federal standards. He said the federal government's increase in lhe minimum wage had bottom standards of wage earners being a minimum of 18 years old and threshold requirement for busi­ nesses of $500,000 in gross earnings. The House proposal would eliminate those bot­ tom standards, so lhal "a company with just one employee would need to pay the mini­ mum wage," said Geiger. He added lhe House bill would eliminate the 90-day train­ ing wage, which pays below the minimum wage to new employees. During questions from the audience, George Cullers said he would like lo see in­ creases in transportation funding go lo road repair, but the governor proposed several new road construction projects in his State of the State address. Geiger said there lends to be two views of the governor’s transporta­ tion budget. The budget includes $43 mil­ lion of general fund money which has never been done before. "Some people call it his­ toric. <xhers call it a dangerous precedent.” Both legislators and several audience members spoke about lhe Michigan Farm Bureau's recent demand that the Department HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH, Corner Stale Rd and of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. 1 BIRLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . 1 uiile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Clasaes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and B<Lte Sandy - Sharing Your Faith. 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message" 945-9224; 6:30 p m. - Bible U«t] for all. merit to the state constitution, hut support­ er* expressed concern at what "activist judges might do with a constitutional amendment." Emmons said the state school code already includes a parental rights provision and her bill would cover everything outside of schools. The proposed law reads. "The rights of parents to direct lhe upbringing and educa­ tion of their children shall not be infringed. Illis section shall not be construed to permit lhe abuse or neglect of children as defined by « CALEDONIA - Mrs. Lois Schiefla, age 73. wenl to be with her Lord, Friday, February 7, 1997. She worked briefly at Bradford While in Middleville. She devoted her life lo her family and her church-Leighton United Methodist where she sang in the choir and was secretary of the Martha Circle for many years. Mrs. Schiefla was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Wxrren Schiefli; two tons. Mirk Sdtiefl* of Caledonia and Dale (Lee) Schiefla of Allo; three grandchildren, Bethany, Jacob and Joeeph; two nephew, and one niece. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 10,1997 at the Leighton United Methodist Church. Rev. Ray Townsend officiated. Interment took place at I ikrtirtr Cemetery. Caledonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Cancer Society. Arrangements made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. SUITE continued from page 3 nary on-site evaluation of Nitzschc's prop­ erty indicated that Nitzsche may have vio­ lated parts of the Natural Resource and Envi­ ronmental Protection Act. The suit asks that the "requirements of the DEQ be enforced to protect the plaintiffs against contamination or destruction of the environmental quality within their area.” Il asks for a temporary restraining order "until the environmental concerns of the DEQ arc addressed and the defendants obtain permis­ sion to continue." And it asks that "the court enforce Michigan law with regards to envi­ ronmental quality on this project." Sen. Joanne Emmons makes a point while Rep. Terry Geiger listens at Monday's Legislative Coffee forum. of Natural Resources reduce the deer popula­ tion Emmons said the large deer population brings an increased cost of insurance because of having lo pay for car-dccr accidents. "I think it's great," she said of the Farm Bureau's demand. "It's a wonderful thing that they made lhal recommendation." Sandy Schondelmayer said that some hunters are becoming more willing to shoot does. He said he filled two doc permits, adding. “This was the first year I did that. 1 think we could use a few less deer in this state." Cullers said the DNR has suggested a 13point plan to change how hunters lake deer, including automatically giving younger chil­ dren a chance to take doc or buck if they ap­ ply. He said he thinks the idea of extending the season has not worked, adding he saw few hunters during lhe extended season. Clayto* KeUey,Jr HASTINGS - Clayton Kdley. Jr.. »*« 75. of Hutinfs, ptned iwiy Friday. February 7, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Kelley wu born on January 25. 1922 in Grand Rapids, the son of Clayton A Burley (Sena) Kelley. He was raised in the Grand Rapids area and attended Grand Rapids schools, graduating in 1940 from Grand Rapids Central High School. He went on to attend one year at the University of Michigan. He was married to Janet S. VanSlooten on November 12, 1946. They moved to the Gun Lake area in 1951 from Grand Haven and to Hastings in 1994. Mr. Kelley was a U3. Army veteran serving 6 1/2 yean. Oct. 26, 1942 to Dec. 7. 1945 and from Feb 7, 1947 until June 21, 1950 He was employed al NO-AM Corporation in Grand Rapids, Middleville Engineering in Middleville snd served 31 years as Yankee Springs Township constable. Mr. Kelley sns preceded in death by his father and natural mother and brother. Jack Kelley. He is survived by his vdfe, Janet; two sons, John Patrick (Kathy) Kelley of Grand Rapids snd Michael (Debra) Kelley of Hastings; one daughter, Kathleen Planck of Hastings; Fifteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; his mother, Jessie Kelley of Keotwood and one brother Richard Kelley of Grand Rapids. Funeral services srere held on Monday, February 10, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial wu at Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe charity of one’s choice. "I think that one of our biggest problems is we re losing hunters." he said, adding fewer people go hunting compared lo previ­ ous years. One questioner asked Geiger about progress on the stale's early retirement pro­ posal. saying many Family Independence Agency (FIA) and Michigan Employment Services Agency employees in Barry County are planning to take it. Geiger said the state docs not yet a "good idea" what departments early retirement will come out of. He said there is a concern that the Department of Ed­ ucation and FIA could lose employees with expertise in handling federal money, who then need to be replaced by equally skilled employees. The Legislative Coffee is a program of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce that lakes place at 8 a m. on the second Monday of the month at lhe County Seat restaurant. rz Floyd K. Duka HASTINGS - Floyd B. Dukes, age 11. o( Hastings passed away Monday, February 10, 1997 at the Tendercare Nursing Home la Hasting,. He wu boro April 2,1915 ia Freeport, Ue toe of William and Mary (Kidder) Dakes He graduated from Freeport High School in 1933 and wu married lo Julia Heffelbower July 3, 1936 ia Saranac. He lived in the Freeport and Hastings area all his life. He farmed for 20 years and wu employed at the Hastings Manufacturing Company for 40 yean retiring in 1977. He wu a member of the Freeport United Brethren Church where be tanghl Sunday School for 33 yews. Mr. Dukes is survived by bis wife Julia; three sons Bernard (Patricia) Dukes of Orland, Indiana, Roy (Jill) Dukes of Hatties, Arooid (Jeu) ttaku of Hastings eight grandchildren; three step grandchildren; one brother. Dale (MoeeU) Dukes one sister, Goldie Rousville of Rogen Heights; three brothera-in-law, Howard (Roxie) Heffelbower of Hastings Elwin (Maxine) Heffelbower of loois Leo Kyaer of Hastings two siflen-in-law, Cleone (Raymond) Tobias of Hastings Mildred (William) Suiter of Lake Odessa, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2.-00 PM Thursday, February 13,1997 at the Freeport United Brethren Church with Rev. Jerry Drum­ mond and Rev. Leslie Smith officiating. Interment will be at the Freeport Oem^ery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Freeport United Brethren Church. Funeral arrangements were made by lhe Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odeaaa. HeUn I. Barlow ASHVILLE - Helen L Bartow, age 57. of Nashville, passed away on Friday. February 7, 1997 at Battle Creek Health System Communi­ ty Site after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Bartow was born on June 11, 1939 in Hastings, the daughter of Kenneth and loleen (Newton) Clark. She attended Hastings schools. Mrs. Barlow was married to Donald Barlow in 1955. The marriage ended later in separation. She was a retired bus driver for the Maple Valley Schools and for 17 years drove the special kids to school. Mrs. Bartow was easily recognized by her smile and was her children's best friend. She was an avid flower gardener, loved birds, espe­ cially hummingbirds and was a beautiful cross stitcher. Mrs. Bartow was preceded in death by an infant ion Donny Barlow, two sons and her father. Kenneth Clark. She is survived by her very special friend. Jay Cole of Battle Creek; two daughters. Julie Mitchell and her companion Don Henry of Nashville and Leta Bartow and her companion David Sandora of Georgetown, S.C.; two sons, Morris B ar low and Robert Barlow, both of Hastings; three grandchildren, Jeremy Bartow, Kenny Mitchell and Garrett Mitchell; her mother, loleen Clark of Englewood. Florida; two brothers, Floyd (Carol) Clark of Freeport and Leoo (Pauline) Clark of Wisconsin and four sisters, Evelyn Ulrich of Nashville. Sandy (Bob) Miller of Florida, Lois (Fred) Holiman of Florida, Louise Wilson of Fine Lake and Gladys (Marty) Hummell of Hesperia. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 12, 1997 at at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. Rev. Susan Trowbridge officiated. Burial took place at Barryville Cemetery. Nashville. Memonal contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Scholorship Fund. DOWLING - Roger E. Bennett, age 71, cf Dowling, passed away Thursday, January 30, 1997 at his home. Mr. Bennett was born on October 19,1925 ia H astings, the son of Arthur and Flossie (Travis) Bennett. He wu raised in Hastings and attended Hast­ ings schools, graduating in 1943 from Hastings High School. He wu a U.S. Navy veteran of WWI1 serving u a surgical assistant, dental technician and technologist from 1943 until his discharge in 1946. He wu married to Genevieve R. Edger on September 8. 1948. Mr. Bennett's employment included E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings, Passinger Printing in Caledonia and u an Industrial MetaDurgest in the missle industry. He retired in 1W8. Following his retirement he look up wood­ working u a hobby. Mr. Bennett wu preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Cecil, Maxell and Vcmor Bennett; sister, Gladys Edger, and great grand­ son, Christopher Jerome McCluAin. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve; four sons, Richard (Linda) Bennett of Dowling. Roger (Julia) Bennett of Dowling, Jeffrey (Robin) Bennett of Hutings, Jody Brnnen of Battle Creek; one daughter, Celeste SuxAnne (Vem) Scheck of Eaton Rapidx; 20 grandchil­ dren, 10 great grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur Bennett of Hutings, Eugene Bennett of Hopkins; one sister, Rosalie "Peg’’ Edgar. Memorial services were held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 8, 1997 at the Heritage Hills Bible Church, Assyria, with Rev. David R. MacDonald officiating. Memorial contributions may be made lo the family. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 13, 1997 — Page 7 Happy Time pre-schoolers prepare for Valentine’s Day Social News Howland-Poll exchange vows Cynda Kay Howland and Mitchell John Poli were pronounced husband and wife on Sept. 28. 1996 in an outdoor ceremony performed in Hastings The bride's parents are Bob and Kay Gruner of Kentwood and Don and Eileen Howland of Wyoming. The groom's are Jim and Ruth Wicker of Freeport and Larry and Mary Jo Poll of Hastings. Sue Ann Wierenga attended as matron of honor. Mark Poti lerved u bat man Students al Happy Time Pre-School have been busy preparing for Valentine's Day They made invitations for their parents lo attend the Valentine's patty Feb. 12 and 13. They also have been using hearts and doilies lo make special valentines for their parents The "post office center" has had a kx of activity, as the students "mail" their valen­ tines lo their friends. Songs and verses have been practiced to present to their parents al the program on par­ ry day. Students will be marching and playing in a rhythm band to "Yankee Doodle" and "This Is the Way We Match in lhe Band. " Parents are furnishing the refreshments to be served after the program Happy Time Pre-School is located at 1674 W. Stale Rond, Hastings. Wilcox-Gilchrist engagement told Mr. and Mrs. David H. Wilcox of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Katherine Louise, to Mr. Christian Peter Gilchrist, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gilchrist of West Bloomfield. Mich. Katy is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Grand Valley Stale University majoring in special education. Her fiance is a graduate of Livonia Steven­ son High School and attended WMU The wedding will take place on Sept 27. 1997 at the Hastings Country Club. GIRL, Claudia Marie, bora al Pennock Hospital on Jan. 24, 1997 al 8:12 a.m. to Marcia and Richard Andersen of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs., 11 ozs. and 20 to indies long. Painting hearts to decorate the room are Riley McLean and Brittney Daugherty. ’ GIRL, Misty Marie, bora at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27, 1997 al 4:10 a.m. to Samantha Leonard of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs., 8 ozs. and 18to inches long. BOY, Adam Michael, bora at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 27, 1997 at 7:35 p.m. lo Michael and Shelisa Cusack of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs., 8 to ozs. and 21M inches long. GIRL. Amy Michelle, bora at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 28, 1997 al 1:44 a.m. to Elizabeth Fox and Jake Hoben of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs., 12to ozs. and 19to inches long GIRL, Andria Kay, bora al Pennock Hospital on Jan. 28.1997 al 8:22 a.m. to John and Sara Zwerk of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs., 3to ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Levi Robert, born at Pennock Hospital on Jan. 29, 1997 al 11:21 p.m. to Robert and Peggy Campbell of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs., 6to ozs. and 21 inches long. IfV Making valentines for their parents are Amanda Sterzik, Jessica Howell and Alyssa Poland. BOY, Keith Alien, bora «t Pennock Hospital on Feb. 1, 1997 at 5:10 a.m. lo Heather Hennenitt and Shawn Ribbte of Shelbyville. Weighing 7 lbs., 14 ou. and 19 inches long. • Vemon Harbin card shower set Vemon A. Harbin, a long-time resident of Hastings and a life member of the American Legion, is presently residing at Thomapplc Manor. He would appreciate hearing from his friends and neighbors on his 77th birthday, Feb. 22. His address is: c/o Thoraappte Manor. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058. GIRL, Millie Elaine, bora at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 3, 1997 al 5:03 p.m. to Brian and Esther Potter of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs., 14 to ozs. and 21 inches long- Clare Bassett to mark 88th Clare Bassett will be celebrating his 88th birthday on Feb. 17, 1997. He has lived at his current residence in Hastings for 51 years. He has been married to Louise (Van Horn) for 68 years. Community Lenten luncheons planned at Emmanuel This year's annual Lenten season lun­ cheons and worship, sponsored by the Hast­ ings Area Ministerial Association, will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings each Thursday from Feb. 13 through March 20. This community gathering is an opportu­ nity for informal fellowship and worship for all area Christians from other churches. Lunch (freewill donation) begins at 12 noon, followed by worship together, begin­ ning at 12:30 p.m. and ending by I p.m. The worship of Word and prayer will be led by lhe Rev. Chuck McCabe, pastor of Emmanuel Church, and will include a devo­ tion each week from other area clergy. Devotions will center on the seven "I Ant's" of Jesus in the Gospel of John: • Feb. 13 - "I am lhe light of the world," by the Rev. Michael Anton, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church • Feb. 20 - "1 am lhe door." by the Rev. Buff Coe. pastor of First United Methodist Church. • Feb. 27 - "1 am the bread of life." by the Rev. Ben Hcmng. pastor of Woodgrosc Brethren Christian. • March 6 - "1 am the good shepherd." by the Rev. Kent Keller, pastor of First Presbyterian Church. • March 13 - "1 am the true vine," by lhe Rev. Chuck Fischer, pastor of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. • March 20 - "1 am lhe way, the truth and lhe life." by the Rev. Randy Hartman, pas­ tor of lhe Church of the Nazarene. Everyone is invited to attend lhe church of your choice on Sunday. March 30. Easter Day, to hear about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, “I am the Resurrection and the Life." Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 12. The proper liturgy will be offered at Em­ manuel Church at 7 a m.. 12 noon and 7 p.m. and everyone is invited to attend. Emmanuel Episcopal Church is located at 315 W. Center St., at lhe comer of Center and Broadway, in Hastings. If you have questions, please call the church at (616) 945-3014. Nek/ Wn US- up to BOY, Andrew Jordan, bora al Pennock Hospital on Feb. 3, 1997 to Deanna Lewis and Jamie Tackett of Lake Odessa. Weighing 4 lbs., 10 ozs. Jesse Taylor Brown, bora at Metro Hospital on Jan. 9, 1997 at 1:57 p.m. lo Terry and Stacy Brown of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs., 4 ozs. and 19M inches long. Proud grand­ parents are Chuck and Linda Jordan and Ver­ na Brown, all of Hastings. Alexandra Wendorf, Steven Stout, Courtney Thomason and Brent Snowden. NEWS, NEWS NEWS Christopher Mathew Willette. Freeport and Barban Ann Hayes. Freeport. Steven Caroll Guy. Hastings and Sheri Ann Nevins. Nashville. Kirk Charles Cheney. Hastings and Bridget Sue Pinkston. Hastings. Lawrence Allan Haywood, Shelbyville and Sharon Lee Spaulding. Shelbyville. William Brooks West. Hastings and Stella Lee Elliott, Hastings. Randall Wayne Daniels, Hickory Comers and Kan Anae Knapper, Bettie Creek. Arthur Herenandez Granado. Jr., Shelbyville and Judy Lynn Beach, Shelbyville. Dorr Robert Derby, Hastings and Audrey Elaine Koncz, Nashville. John Frankiyrm Bartimus, VI, Hastings and Valerie Marie Peake, Hastings. 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In fact, I would call it a novella rather (han a novel, but it is a fast read and entertaining. In lhe same shipment we received "Heart Breaker" by Karen Robards, which is a whale of an adventure, also involving horses and traveling in the wilderness. Some of it is rather unbelievable, but again, it is an enter­ taining read. The third new book is "Murder, She Me­ owed" by Rita Mac Brown and Sneaky Pic Brown I haven’t read it yet, but how heavy can a mystery be that has a cal listed as the co-author? Ron Cooper, the lawyer from Lakewood. Ohio, who spent six hours al the Woodland library two weeks ago researching the Coop­ ers in Woodland, sent a very complete ge­ nealogical booklet about that family to the library. Il arrived Friday and is now in the library's genealogy with all the material compiled by Catherine Arnott-Smith. Oihcr families involved include lhe Hamps and the Haights. By the lime you read this. I will have flown lo Atlanta and had a new pacemaker installed. I should be back, all rejuvenated in a couple of weeks. Don Eckman had a car accident in Arizona. He was not badly hurt, but pretty sore with bruises and as a consequence of the accident. Adie's eyelid surgery was postponed. They arc spending the winter in Surprise, Ariz. Anne Buxton Meehan will have surgery on her neck to repair the injury she received in a car accident earlier this year. This surgery will be Feb. 24. The first Lakewood Ministerial Associa­ tion combined Lenten service will be held Sunday evening, Feb. 16. at Kilpatrick Church with Phil Whipple preaching. Each of the Lenten services will start at 6 p.m. Tickets arc still available for "Daddy Date Night" at the Lakewood Youth Center (former Calvary United Brethren Church in Lake Odessa.) The dale is Saturday. Feb. 22. from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and the cost is $15 per NOTWEAMNGA WHTCANCKI lOUNIMNIAIK. It's against the law. So if you don't want a ticket buckle up. Or. you could become broke in more ways than one. MOUlMAliriMAIUML MumamTK ^SPECIAL Juanita Hunt calls Bingo numbers at the Woodland Eagles bepefit for Herb Miller. daddy, whether he has one or several daugh­ ters. Register with Jim Holloway al 374­ 8756. The new Ionia County Genealogy Society met Saturday at the Lake Odessa Dcpot/Museum. Pam Swiler reports there were 34 people at the meeting and they enjoyed lhe presentation by Beth Wills about using the Internet to research genealogy. Jim Wickham had surgery last month and will remain on sick leave from lhe mail route until early in March. Cliff Byington is running the Woodland mail route six days a week until Wickham returns. He choose to have lhe surgery now because no major up­ keep needs to be done in lhe Woodland and other cemeteries, where he is sexton this time of the year and because Byington's con­ struction work is at a minimum in the dead of winter. The second Herb Miller benefit, held by the Woodland Eagles from noon to midnight on Saturday, looked like a big success. Both times I dropped in there were lots of people playing bingo, eating and enjoying the other fund-raising activities. Betty Carpenter and Jay Swiger, who spent most of the afternoon sitting by the front door and selling bingo cards, when asked how many people had been in. said "Lots!" and when asked how much money was coming in. also said "Lots!" Herb said he really appreciates all lhe peo­ ple in the area who have helped him and his family al both benefits. He feels that this community has given him more love, help and support than he could have found in any large city in lhe country. Trudy Jackson worked in lhe kitchen cook­ ing hamburgers and other specialties for anyone who wanted to eat. and various Eagle and Eagle Auxiliary members called bingo numbers all day. A bake sale continued all afternoon and evening, too. My son, John, came from Hamilton, On­ tario to spend lhe weekend with me before I fly to Atlanta for lhe new pacemaker, and he and I went to lhe Lakewood Ambulance February dinner al Cunningham's Acre Sun­ day afternoon to celebrate his birthday, which had occurred the week before. At the dinner, we saw Perry and Norma Stowell. Russell and Margaret Stowell and Bruce and Edna Crothers from the Woodland Barry County Residents.... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER... keeping you informed of all commu­ nity notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to The BANNER and receive it at home. Or... pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by call 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings. Michigan 49058 Yes! 1 would like to subscribe to The Hastings BANNER. $25.00 Barry County $27.00 Surrounding Counties $29.00 Other Areas $15.00 9 Months College Students NAME---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ADDRESS-------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------CITY STATE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- ZIP________________________ PHONE--------------------------------------------------- The Hastings BANNER • P.O. Box B • Hastings, MI 49058 area. The tables and rooms were decorated in a Valentine theme and were quite attractive. A complete menu of ham and roast beef was served with all the usual trimm'ngs a*- ex­ tras. and the crowd seemed contented. The next Lakewood Community Ambu­ lance dinner will be Sunday. March 9. from noon to 3 p.m. These meals cost $6 for adults. $3 for children 6 to 12. and kids un­ der 6 and guests over 100 are free. The proceeds go for ambulance equipment and other expenses. Lakewood United Methodist Church February newsletter announces a five-year anniversary program by the Living Stones to be given at the church on Saturday. March I. al 7 p.m. The public will be welcome and an offering will be taken lo help the "Stones” buy supplies and equipment for future pro­ grams. Nevada trip winner Clearview Professional Centre donated a trip for two to Laughlin, Nev. which included air fare and hotel. The trip was won in a raffle sponsored by the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Pictured (from left) are owner ot Clearview Travel and Tours Mary Jo Poll, winner of the trip Don Nevins and Kiwanis President Manon Bennett. Delton school board OKs pilot instructional program by Mary Warner Staff Writer Jim Gibson, instructional coordinator for Delton Kellogg schools, will spend the rest of the academic year certifying teachers in a new method of instructing students. Called simply "Instructional Process." the new method is designed to help students be more successful in school. The process is based on the idea that students should con­ tinue to study a particular subject or area un­ til they can demonstrate adequate mastery of it. The Instruction Process certification pro­ gram. which Gibson will head, was approved by the Delton Kellogg School Board at its meeting Monday. The Instructional Process is one element of an overall Quality District Model (he dis­ trict has been implementing. Other elements include a new method of communication/discipline and a new decision-making process based on consensus-building. One of the goals of lhe Quality District Model is lo ensure that all students are suc­ cessful in school. Also on Monday, the board approved a technology use policy that requires those who are using school technology equipment to pay for any damages they inflict on lhe equipment. And the board approved a school software policy that states that duplicating the software is lo be illegal. Kissing lesson Tracing Herpes Dear Am Lawlers: I am a 40-year-old woman who has been married for 20 years. I had a boyfriend in high school b-it was sexual­ ly inactive for two years before 1 met and married “Paul.” I’ve been completely faithful to him. 1 have recently been treated for genital herpes, and 1 can’t get a straight answer from my doctor about where and how I cont ract ed this virus. Paul doesn't seem to be infected, and it doesn't seem to bexher him that I am. My doctor and Paul have accepted the possibility that this virus may have been dor­ mant in my body for over 20 years — since before I married. The books 1 have read say the incubation period is as short as a week. I can’t help but suspect that Paul has been un­ faithful recently and this virus is what I have to show for it. Meanwhile, Paul still expects to have an ac­ tive aex life, but 1 am so ashamed of having a sexually transmitted disease that 1 want nothing to do with sex. Pteaae give me a straight answer. If I didn't get this from Paul, how did 1 get it? And if it’s from sexual contact, could it have remained dormant in my body all this time? I'm coun­ ting on you. Ann. — Devastated in the East. Dear D.: Since Paul is not infected and isn’t accusing you of fool ing around, give him high marks for being so trusting. Most men would not be so generous. h to entirely likely that the herpes virus has been dormant in your body all this time. Also, cold sores are caused by a herpes virus. It is possible to acquire genital herpes through oral aex with a partner who has a cold sore on his or her mouth. For more information, write to the American Social Health Association, Herpes Resource Center at: ASHA/HRC. PR72. P.O. Box 13827, Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709. and enclose $1 for postage and handling. (Internet: http://sunsite.unc.edu/AHSA/) Noisy Neighbors Dear Am Landen: My husband and I rent an apartment in a quadplex. We don’t object to noise. We are located over the garage and are accustomed to it. The problem is our new neighbors, who were quiet until a few weeks ago, when they gave a party. The bass on their stereo was turned up to the max. and we could feel the virbrations through lhe floor. The neighbors on the other side spoke to them at 10 p.m. I called at 1:30 a.m. The stereo kept blasting until 3:00 in the morning. We’ve never had any ocher problems with these people. Despite their odd work hours, they have been almost too quiet. I have never had a conversation with the woman, though I’ve tried. She seems to be quite shy. Tbcir children are beautifully behaved, which says a lot about the way their were brought up. How do I break the ice with these neighbors? Periodically, on weekends, they crank up the music again. I also like lo relax to music, and 1 would like to turn up my stereo when I get home from work, but I'm aware that I live side by side with other peo­ ple, and I want to be considerate of them. I don't want to call the police or make trou­ ble. Abo, I'm not sure of my rights. They own their unit, and we only rent. How should we handle this? — Sound-Bitten in California. Dear Bitten: You say you rent an apartment in a quadplex. Why not invite all three ocher families in for a Sunday branch? Keep it friendly. Don’t mention the loud music on weekends. If the disturbance continues, you should then tell the offending neighbors and ask for their cooperation. After having been guests in your home, they will. I’m sure, make an ef­ fort to be more considerate. Deer Am I wirn: This is for "Feeling Guilty in Woodbride. Va. " She said her adult children wouldn't forgive her for the lack of affection they experienced growing up. When I read that letter. I said to myself, "That's me.’’ My father worked six days a week, and my mother was always cleaning, cooking and do­ ing laundry. They both came from undemonstrative families with parents who never showed any affection and never told them they were loved. So, of course, this ex­ plains why they didn’t know how to give af­ fection or express in it words. My life changed al age 9 when I stayed overnight at a girlfriend’s house. Her mother kissed us both goodnight and tacked us in. That did it. I was so moved by that loving gesture I couldn’t sleep. I thought. "This to the way it to supposed to be." When I left, I was angry al my own parents for a while, but I couldn’t hold it against Mom and Dad for the way they were. This is what I did to reverse the process: I began kissing my mother so often that I got her lo laugh about it. I married at 17 and had two children before 1 was 20. I kissed them until their little cheeks were red. When I talk-, ed to my mother on the telephone, I would say, "1 love you. Mom." After a white, she finally said, “I love you, too." I’d never heard her say that before. After a few weeks, when I’d go to see Mom, she would say, "Where’s my kiss?” When it was time for me to leave, she’d say. "I love you. You know that, don’t you?’* I’m so glad I was able to change things because my precious mother passed away not •go. I cherish th- many lessen from her say­ ing. "I love you." So lo ’Jim person in Woodbridge who fevi, guilty. I say. I hope your children read thia, h's never loo laae for change, and I pmnaiaa you, it worts. — Sun Cay. Calif. Dear Sun: What a beautiful letter! That goodnight kiss from your friend's mom changed your life. What a brave (and wiae) little girl you were to force kisaes on your mother when you didn't get any from her. Many readers have written » aay they bare learned a lol from my column, and thia pleases me. Your letter today will leach a life­ enhancing lesson. Thank you. Making lemonade Lake Odessa NEWS Contrary to an item in last week s column, the Ionia County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired Persons will not meet this month. The meeting was cancelled due to low enrollment. At the Sunday rooming worship service at the Central United Methodist Church. Fran Morris was soloist in an a capclla anthem. The Rev. John Ellinger and wife of Okemos surprised the congregation with their atten­ dance. He is the Lansing District Superinten­ dent of more than 50 churches in Harry, Eaton and Ingham counties, plus Central and Portland in Ionia County. Eleven members of the Garlock family at­ tended the Saturday tournament hockey game at The Rink in Bartle Creek to sec Brian Garlock of Big Rapids play in the game against Grand Rapids. The Big Rapids team, which includes one girl, won Friday, tied on Saturday and lost in overtime Sunday . The Richland. Hastings and Big Rapids families ate together for lunch. The Saturday (Feb. 8) meeting of the Ionia County Genal Genealogical Society met al the Depoc/Museum on a beautiful day with more than 20 vehicles on the lot and more than 30 in attendance for the second meeting. Beth Willis of Ionia gave a very informative talk on use of the Internet for research. Already members are sharing family data with new­ found connections. Dues have been set ana several paid their charter membership fees. Cheryl O’Connor’s book on the O’Connor family has many pages devoted to the Cusack family and the Cunninghams of Lake Odessa. Mart McNan was listed on the MSU honors list for the fall quarter. Friends of the Library met last week for the annual meeting. More than 300 newsletters had been sent to life members, paid members, township and village officials, and ardent readers who use the library frequently. Notice of lhe meeting was contained in the pages. Members voted to purchase a video rewinder and some geography videos. Four more life memberships have been paid by library sup­ porters. Copies of the newsletter of the Michigan Friends of the Library were distributed. Two directors were re-elected to succeed themselves. At the close of the Friends meeting, the directors met to elect 1997 officers. Dear Am Lenders: After reading the letter about the child with the portwine birthmark, I felt compelled to write. Our son. "Kevin.” was born with one eyelid that drooped noticeably. We tried to correct the problem surgically. Before he was 5. Kevin had had seven surgeries by three dif­ ferent doctors. We learned his problem was a rare syndrome that is not correctable. After angrily responding to people who ask­ ed. "What’s wrong with the boy’s eye?” I realized a different approach was necessary. I explained to Kevin that these people weren’t being mean, they were just inquisitive, aad I asked how he wanted to reply. I gave him three choices: 1) tell them to mind their own business, 2) say ”1 don't want to talk about it.” or 3) say "I was born that way.” He decided on No. 3. While in the first grade. Kevin learned that when he told his little friends. ”1 was bora that way.” the response was simply. "Oh.” Kevin is now 14. well adjusted and happy. Recently, he was elected student-body presi­ dent of his junior high school. — Vancouver, Wash. Dear Vancouver: Kevin must be quite a guy. He learned early that if life hands you a lemon, you can turn sour or you can make lemonade. Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, Inc. �Thursday, February 13, 1897 — Page 9 0100220101010001020001022913000102002302020102 From Time to Time... A history of the Grange: The order of Patrons of Husbandry By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Grange was conceived and brought into being with the purpose of stimulating, educating and benefitting rural America. It came as a direct result of the unrest during the restoration period following the Civil War. There was a great need for the pulling together of rural and urban groups. North and South, agriculture and industry and political faction, if the nation was to survive the effects of lhe devastating war and its aftermath. The Grange offered a neutral and safe place to begin to work out lhe differences. The Grange was founded by Oliver Hudson Kelly, along with six other gentlemen on Dec. 4,1867. in Washington D.C. It was perceived and conceived as a family fraternity, based on the premise that by organizing rural families into a social group, which also provided ser­ vices and education, that the horizons of the people could be enlarged, offering them op­ portunities to take active part in government by representation, a source of supplies and services, they could protect their rights as citizens, both as individuals and as a group, while creating better inter-relationships bet­ ween urban people and rural people, resulting in a more orderly society as a whole. The founders took the name "Grange" from the old time English estates, which were called Granges. The officers were titled after the employees of the English estate: Master. Overseer. Steward. Assistant Steward. Lady Assistant Steward. Gatekeeper. Lecturer and Chaplain, plus three mythical goddesses, Ceres, representing grains. Pomona, representing the fruits of the farmlands, and Flora, representing the flowers of the gardens. The Grange encouraged its members to respect the rights of others. Areas of religion and politics were to be neutral areas, non­ sectarian. non-partisan, but members were encouraged to participate in both religion and politics of their choice. The question of woman's suffrage was an active, lively issue. Women were considered to be equal and entitled to the vote, ownership of property, stewardship of farm lands, and any other privilege enjoyed by males. Women were encouraged to hold offices in the grange. as well as to serve on committees and par­ tkipale in political lobbying. The Grange taught the arts and skills of homemaking, as well as the skills of husban­ dry of the lands and farm animals to all of its members, male and female adults and children. It kept its members aware of lhe latest models of fanning, as well as the latest developments in law making which would ef­ fect the lives of rural people. It prompted temperance in all things. Its rituals were based on the purity of nature, the need to protect environment and recognition of the need for respect for God's world. There is a great deal of religion as well as mythology imerwoven into the rituals of the Order. Efnb,lem ,he Gr*n0«. naming the seven founders. The firn meeting of the newly organize! Pomona was scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 14. J.A. Robertson signed lhe minutes of this first meeting as the secretary. However, the first meeting was not held on Jan 14. probably due to inclement weather. It was held on the 2M1 of January. Eighteen more persons joined that day. bring­ ing the membership so W Barry County Pomona Grange No . 26 no longer exists, lost to the wheels of progress and aging members. Il survived into the 1990s when it finally could no longer support itself. (To be continued: The organization of the individual Granges in Barry County.) LEGAL NOTICES Cover from the Centennial Edition, of the National Grange Magazine November, 1967. ’ Lobbying al National and Slate levels kept the need of the rural people in front of govern­ ing agencies. The Grange was a strong force in the late 1800s in forming laws and deman­ ding services from the governments, which were designed to protect and serve as well as promote rural America. The Grange with its lobbying powers was able to prevent some laws that would have been harmful to rural areas. Some of the laws the Grange helped lo form include pure food laws, labeling of foodstuffs, grading of meats and eggs, child welfare laws, inheritance tax laws, income tax laws at both national and stale levels, reasonable William J. Branke. Master of the Michigan State Grange presenting the 4-H Club award of the year to the outstanding Grange, sponsoring a local 4-H club. State winner was Inring Grange No. 55 of Barry County, represented by Clara Stanton. Her daughter represented the 4-H Club Oct. 31, 1959. Rural mail carrier. Pictured is Claude Mosher from the Cloverdale Post Office. freight rales on railways, regulation of public utilities and the regulation of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Waterways. These are only some of the areas where the Grange had an impact. Service areas where the Grange was able lo aid rural citizens included the use of gasoline taxes to build and maintain roads, rural, free mail delivery, forming of tax commissions. Parcel Post service and postal saving banks and agencies to protect women and children who lost their support in some manner. The order of its structure is: National Grange. Seventh Degree, the Stale Grange, sixth degree; Pomona Grand (County) fifth degree. Subordinate Grange, (local units), first through fourth degrees; Youth Grange and Juvenile Grange. Each has its officers and ritual. Each is ac­ countable to the next level. The influence of the Order of Freed Masons and other fraternal organizations, as well as Christian religion, is apparent in lhe rituals and philosophy, with the Calvinistic work ethic, hard work and keeping out of trouble will bring rewards a strong part of the Grange work. Party politics were not a part of the Grange philosophy, but interest in politics and respon­ sibility for the privilege of the vote were stressed. Laws that were protective of all of the people, disapproval cf oppression, monopolies and unfair trade practices were distinct part of the minds of the order. The Grange developed services for its members, which reached out into the surroun­ ding communities. These included co-op stores which supplied about any commodity a family might need or want from farm im­ plements to toy and candy to chicken feed, clothing and household goods. Insurance pro­ grams. quite comprehensive in their scope, were developed to protect families in case of the death of parents, property insurance coverage to protect household goods, buildings and animals were part of the program. Education of all members was done through programs, designed to entertain while teaching. Social events from square dances, to ice and roller skating, ice cream socials, spaghetti supper;., box socials, election day dinners, stage jlays. pot lucks, horse shoe tournaments, baseball teams and Christmas programs were held to entertain and to raise funds for worthy causes, building funds and to promote Grange programs. The first Grange was Pomona No. I. organized in Washington D.C. on Jan. 1. 1868. The first subordinate Grange was Fredonia Grange No. 1. Fredonia. N.Y.. made up from fanners and their families. lhe Cirange in .Michigan The Grange reached Michigan on Jan. 10. 1872. at Lapeer. Mich., as Bumside No. 1. The second Grange in Michigan was Eureka Grange No. 2 at Waterloo, charted Nov. 11. 1872. The Grange in Michigan was off to a reasonable start by the end of 1872 with ten operating in the state and in spite of conflict with some of lhe church groups, who would not permit their members to join the Grange, defining it as a "secret order" and the dogma was that to join was "sinful." Joining social groups also diverted energy and funding from the churches. The Grange came to Michigan offering the rural citizens of the state social and economic menu. They carried on the same social and educational programs. s Again, the lobbyists to township and county governments were non-partisan, were in­ terested in individual rights and services to the odzoM of rural areas. Barry County produced a Michigan State Matter. John C. Ketchum, a mentor of Star Grange No. 806 and Barry County Pomona Grange No. 26. He served on the State Ex­ ecutive Committee in 1911 and 1912, then was elected State Master in 1912 and served through 1920. He was also National Lecturer from 1912 through 1920. Another Barry County Grange member from Carlton Grange No. 264, Joyce F. Weinbrecht, was Michigan Stale Grange Flora from 1965 through 1968. In November 1964, Pomona Grange and the Barry County Granges entertained the MichigM State Grange Convention. The meetings were held in the Community Building on West State Street. This was quite an undertaking for an area without many motel rooms. Members opened their homes to out of town members. A piano was borrowed and moved into the Community Building. Dif­ ferent organizations were invited to serve the various luncheons and dinners needed. Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 served the noon luncheon on Nov. 21, 1964. Pomona Grange No. 26 put together a fifth degree team to initiate new fifth degree members and the stale officers put on the sixth degree, with its pageantry. The seventh degree that year was held in Fort Wayne. Ind., and was put on the national degree team. Several carloads of Barry County Grange members drove to Fort Wayne for this event. Barry County Pomona Grange was formed on Dec. 4, 1879. The organizational meeting was held at the Union Hall in Hastings. C.L. Whitney, general deputy, presided over the meeting. Seventy-one persons joined the new­ ly organized group representing the Granges of Barry County. An election of officers was held with the following officers elected: Master. A. Luther of Rutland: Overseer. G.R. Durfee. Baltimore Grange; Lecturer. M.W. Blan­ chard, Johnstown Grange; Steward. B.B. Travis, Irving; Assistant Steward. Byron Travis Thornappie Grange; Chaplain, George M. Hudson. Hope Grange; Treasurer. J.J. Hendershott of Irving Grange; Secretary. J.A. Robertson, Thornappie Grange; Gate Keeper. A.B. Harris. Yankee Springs Grange; Pomona. Mrs. J.J. Hendershott. Irv­ ing Grange; Ceres. Mrs. J.J. Healy of Rutland Grange; Flora, Mrs. Charles Mc­ Queen. Thornappie Grange; Lady Assistant Steward. Mrs. M.W. Blanchard. Johnstown Grange; and Executive Committee. George Sheffield. Johnstown Grange; Z.B. Hoyt. Rutland Grange; C.N. Youngs. Hope Grange; the Master and the Secretary After the election of officers. C.L. Whitney. Lecturer of Michigan State Grange, elivered an address in open hall, which was well calculated to interest the community, whether members of the order or not. and especially every person who earned his living by tilling the foil. This firm is o debt collector attempting to coltocl a debt. Any information we obtain will bo used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made In the conditions of a mortgage mode by Geoffrey ML SCHREINER and Shirtoy A. SCHREMER, husband and wife to UMTED COMPAMES LENDING COR­ PORATION. Mortgagee. doted Juno 3B. 1999 and recorded on July 10.1995 in Uber 434, on pogo 699, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Seventy Three Thousand Five Hundred Slaty Nino end 41/100 dollars (173,569.41). including Interest at 10.479% per mnum. Adjustable Rate Mortgage, interest rota may change 1/1 and 7/1 of each year. Under the power of safe contained in said mortgaga and the statute in such case mads and provided, notice is hereby given that said mor­ tgage will bo faredBsad by a safe of the mortgag­ ed promises, or some port of them, at public ven­ due. at the Barry County Courthouse In Hostings. Michigan at 1:0D PM o'clock. on February 37.1997. Said promises are situated in Village of MO­ DIEVILLE. Barry County, Michigan, and ore described as: Lot 93 of Middleville Downs AddMon Number 5. occordtog to the recorded plat thereof as Bosardod in Liber 9 of Plats, Pago 43. The redemption period shaN bo 4 monthfe) from the date of such sale, »ml— 4—main pd 0d In accordance with 194BQ. 4004341a. In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dote of such safe. Doted: January 14. 1997 UNITED COMPAMES LENDING CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (110) 642-4302 Trott B Trott. P.C Attorneys for UNITED COMPAMES LENDING CORPORATION. 30190 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 44029 Filo 496127095 (2-13) N0TKS OF M0BTMM MU WHEREAS, default has boon mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgegs mode by Ed­ ward C. Browand, a single man, Mortgagor. to Koiomareo Mortgage Company, a Michigan cor­ poration. Mcrtgegss. doted the 30th day of Oc­ tober. A.D.. 1994. and recorded In the OHko of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 31st day of October. A.D.. 1994. in Libor 61B on Pogos 94-99 end rerecorded Ds co mb er 9, 1994 In Uber 430 on pages 333-340 which said mortgage was thereafter on. to wit: the 30«h day of Octet sr. A.D.. 1994, assigned to the m » t XROvrgQge aa - * - uorpormwm - ** — , M rrntiwnt^w o ^Macna^^^xi Corporation, and said assignment was recorded on the 31st day of Octoh ar. 1994, In the Office of the Register of Deeds for said County of Barry In Uber 411 on Page *<O. and re-recorded December 9. 1994 in Uber 420 on page 341. and WHEREAS the amount ctaimod to bo duo on said mortgage as of the dote of this notice Is the sum of forty-nine thousand nineteen and 39/100 dollars 149,019.39). for principal and Interest, and, WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at tow or In equity hove boon Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and default having been made vdwreby the power of NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of soto contained In said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of lhe State of Michigan in such case mode and provided. NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN that on THURSDAY the 6th day of Morth. 1997. at 2:00 o'clock In the afternoon, local time, said mortgage will bo foreclosed at a safe at public auction to the highest bidder at the oast door of the Courthouse In the City of Hostings. County of lorry and State of Mkhlgon (that being the pioco of holding Circuit Court in sold County), of the promises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may bo necessary to pay lhe amount duo. as aforesoki. on sold mortgage with the interest thereon at nine and one hoH percent (9.5%) per annum and ail logoi costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney foe allowed by tow. and also any sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the promisos. The promisos described in said mortgage are os akm T it, - r i upoi *■ y invoTwo la, Ua —• ownsnip —a.*- — lows, in umo or< Johnstown. County of lorry. State of Mkhlgon to wit: Lots 25 and the north 1 /2 of Lot 26 of Country Acres, according to the rocordod plat thei oof as recorded in liber 5 of Plats, page 64. Commonly known os 1040 Cherry lone. Bonfield, Ml 49054. Tax I.D. No. 04-09<M003t The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1944Q 600.3241a In which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dale of »uch tale. Dated: January 23. 1997. Benchmark Mortgage Corporation. Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney for Benchmark Mortgage Corporation 703 E Court Street Hint. Mi 44503 Telephone: (410) 234-4030 (2/20) �Page 10 — The Heatings Banner — Thursday, February 13, 1997 Come to think of it... by Jini Jensen Believe me. Valentine’s Day just isn’t loved by all of us Topics for columns arc hard to come by this week, unless you want to chat about the OJ. Inal, the opening of the racing season with the Daytona 500 or Clinton and his ever-growing life of scandalous wrongdoings (even if he lies about them and continues to bclivc his own lies). So my column this Thursday focuses on something that we all love (or at least we all should) — Valentine's Day. People around the office have wondered why I'm not so gung-ho (or positive!) about this wonderful holiday. A top 10 list of reasons why I'm not passionately in tune with Valentine's Day follows. 1. Too Much Candy: Candy makes a diabetic sick, so days like Halloween and Valentines have always been difficult. At least it's better now. since the invention of Nutri-Swcet. 2. It's Sappy: I know love is a splendid thing, but do wc (this is for the guys out there) really need to sink to this level of lovey-dovcyness. Emotion is good, over-doing this love thing is not. 3. Commercialism: Yes I know, Dave, this isn't being a good Republican, but this holiday is based strictly on buying gifts and Hallmark cards. It was basically invented by the business folk who just happen lo need that extra cash to make up for a slow time after Christmas. 4. A Woman's Expectation: Don't forget that Friday's the day of love guys because your women won't. And that special gift that you buy better be bought with a whole lot of heart and a whole lot of thought. 5. Valentines Day Cards: I'm not totally sure about this, but all of those extra greeting cards must delay the lime that it takes my income tax to eventually gel to lhe good ole' United States government. 6. No Day Off: If Valentines Day was a real holiday, we would not have to go to work. Il you want me to really find love, give me a well-deserved day off. 7. The Bad Music Blares Out: Turn on the radio Friday, you'll sec what I mean Elton John. George Michael. Barry Manilow Kenny G. — these are not real musicians. Nor are they real men. 8. The Time Of Year: Because everyone is so concerned about Feb. 14. they forget about Fat Tuesday (Feb. II). Bun Reynolds' binhday (also Feb. II) and Ash Wednesday (Feb. 12). 9. Cupid Is Everywhere: I'm sorry but any little guy who runs arouna with a white towel around his waist and sharp, pointed object in his hand is no one that I want anywhere near me. Cup. just slay away from me! And 10. Too Much Bad Poetry: At this time of year, it seems that everybody becomes a poet, doesn't it? Some may think it's sweet, but this English major who spent much time learning about poetry and writing many poems because of that education, finds it a bit insulting and not so neat. Here is a poem, given to me by a co­ worker. that helps to case my pain: Rhyming words is very hard And that is why a rhtme is marred With many words lhal do not fit Which puts Jim in an awful snit And makes him wish the poet had found Another way to wax profound. Talk to you soon. Saxon eagers win 2-of-3, meet E.G.R. on Friday Not lo be denied. The last time Hastings' varsity basketball team met Northview, it was a slow start that scaled its fate. Northview was able to leap out to a fast 11-1 advantage on Jan. 7 and held a 17-9 edge at the end of one quarter Thanks to a dominance on the boards, the Wildcats coasted to a 60-52 O-K White triumph. But. Tuesday night was a totally different story. This lime it was the hometown Saxons who controlled the boards, who made most of the hustling plays on defense and who hit a majority of their clutch shots. The result: Hastings 67, Northview 54. "It was an important game for a couple of reasons." Hastings Coach Don Schils said. "For pride (it was important) after they beat us at their own gym. Wc play a very solid team defense and (tonight) the guys did a great job on lhe boards." Leading 37-28 at the half, the Saxons* defense held lhe Wildcats scoreless for the first five minutes of the third quarter on 0-of8 shooting. When Northview finally was able to put one in the basket. Hastings* lead had grown to 16 points (46-30). Darnell Day and Jeff Storrs spurred the run by taking offensive fouls, nailing threepointers and scoring 9 of the team's 11 points in lhe third frame. But, lhe Wildcats were not through and trimmed lhe deficit to 7 points (49-42) with 5:12 remaining in the fourth quarter. Most teams might have pulled the ball out and run Hastings’ guard Ed VanDerMolen goes up for a slam in last Friday's home contest with Lowell. some time off the clock, but Schils and his Saxons fell that they could attack their opponents with a faster-pacc style of play. Hastings tallied 20 points in the final eight minutes, including 12 attempts from the charity stripe, to win by a 13-poini margin. 'They (Northview) crash the offensive boards so hard, wc thought we could clear out and get gcxxl shots." Schils explained. "It seems like wc never have one person who scores 20 points, but usually wc have three or four in double figures." On Tuesday the Saxons had four players who tallied in double digits. Jeff Storrs led lhe team with 17 points (two 3-pointers and 5-of-6 from the free throw line). Ed Delton second in KVA; mat teams open districts DELTON — It was a winner take all day at Delton High last Saturday and for the hometown Panthers the final result was not so rewarding Starting the afternoon in a three-way tie for first place in the Kalamazoo Valley Association wrestling standings. Delton had its eyes set on finishing al the lop. The only problem was (hat GalesburgAugusta and Pennficld also had similar plans al the KVA Tournament. And when the final scores were tabulated. G-A claimed its first KVA mat title in 20 years with 207 points. Coach Aaron Tabor's Delton squad took second with a 190 total. "Wc knew coming in that it would be a struggle, especially losing (Shawn) Murphy at 189." Tabor said. "We made few mistakes and wrestled about as well as wc could (but) you can't depend on other teams to win it for you." * The champion Rams won five weight class titles and had grapplers in 8 of lhe 14 championships. Delton won three, took second in three others and had six wrestlers who placed third. Joe Daniels (130). Robert Isom (140) and Nick Hannar (145) claimed Delton's gold with Daniels' championship match being a real classic. Daniels beat G-A’s Jared Thomas 8-7 with a 2-point reversal that came just seven seconds before the final buzzer sounded. Il was a move that even had Daniels a bit surprised. See DELTON cont. on page 11 Jason Kimbrough (10) sails in for a basket on this play, but the Panthers found Hackett to be not an easy for in hoop action last week. (Perry Hardin) VanDcrMolcn got 16 points (two 3-pointers. 12 points in the first half). Kyle Pohja added 13 points (6 in a 24-poinl Hastings second quarter) and Darnell Day rattled home 11 points (7 points in the second half). Pohja and Day also came up big on the glass, combining for 16 rebounds. VanDcrMolcn sparked the team's offense early on with 8 of the team's 13 points in the first frame. He ended the half in the same* fashion, by nailing a long-range jumper as: time expired. "That was a big one," Schils said of VanDcrMolen's clutch shot. Another buzzer-beater by Jason Fuller, on • a rebound put-back, put the hometown team in front 13-12 after the opening eight minutes. Pohja then ignited the Saxon* offense in lhe second quarter by making the first basket (15-14) on a Day assist, a determined drive to the hole (22-20) and a jumper that found lhe twine (35-28) near the hall's conclusion. Hastings' win over Northview leaves lhe squad at 7-4 in lhe league standings and 9-6 overall. On Friday night, the Saxons will travel to East Grand Rapids to play lhe always-tough Pioneers. See CAGERS coni, on page 11 Detton-Kelogg looking tot wsny coacnes Delton-Kellogg's athletic department has openings for the following coaching positions: Spring 1997. Junior varsity baseball Fall 1997. Varsity men’s soccer. If interested, please send a current resume to Karen Lcinaar. Athletic Director. Delton-Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St.. Delton MI. If questions, call (616)623-9285. Seasons conclude for seventh and eighth grade teams Seventh and eighth grade basketball seasons came to a close last week. The eighth grade team beat Pennficld last Saturday 43-41. Dustin Terrel had 13 points and Matt Norris added 12 points Last Wednesday, lhe eighth grade B team defeated Pennficld 31-29 for the championship at the middie school. Malt Beachnau tallied 7 points and Troy Baker made 6 points including lhe game-winner with less than one second remaining in the game. Baker also went to the boards, grabbing 7 rebounds to lead the team. Both the A and the B teams fell short for the seventh grade results. The A team was defeated by Pennficld 35-23. while lhe B team were 4-point victims (32-28) lo Dan Anaya was one ot many Panther grapplers to make it to a final at league Finale last Saturday at Delton High. • Pennficld. Eric VanDcrMolcn had S points. 8 rebounds. Joel Strickland 4 steals. Trent Smith 4 assists and Dave Ockcrman 8 rebounds for lhe A team. Zac Fulmer led the B team with 13 points and 6 steals. Ryan Stamm 12 rebounds and Blake Komstadl 4 assists in the B teams loss in the final of the Hastings Invitational. Reaching new heights... Hastings' varsity cheerleaders, in unison with the basketball team, reach for the top dunng last Friday's O-K White matchup with Lowell High. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 13. 1997 — Page 11 CAGERS cont. from page 10 Zeeland 61 Hastings 49 Jeff Storrs scorched the nets for 16 points, but offensive highlights were hard to come by in this defeat Hastings managed just 5 points in the third quarter after being lied with Zeeland 21­ 21 al the half. The difficult third stanza included a scoreless six minutes for the Saxons. Hastings 57 Lowell 45 In what could be described as a winning, but sluggish effort Hastings was more than willing to lake the "W". . And a 3-pointcr by Mike Sulcer lo start the fourth quarter (42-36). but have been a key to jump-starting the Saxon offense. "This lime of year you lend to get tired mentally and physically, so your focus is not where H should be." Schils said. "Il (Sulcer's topic) got my starters off lhe bench and fired up." Storrs had 13 points. Pohja 12 and VanDerMolen and Day each added 9 points. Sulcer and Adam Gee came off the bench to score 9 points. 5 of those bj Sulcer. J.V. wins three Hastings junior varsity squad swept lhe slate last week in its basketball contests. The Saxons won over Lowell 72-42 last Friday. Zeeland 56-50 on Saturday night and Northview 59-48 in Tuesday’s battle at Hastings High Jim Storms tallied 15 points and Tony Bownc added 15 in the win over Northview Bowae also had 12 rebounds, while Storms grabbed 10 caroms. Four Hastings' players scored in double figures in lhe triumph over Zeeland: Adam Whitney and Luke Warner, both with 12 points, and Tyson Walther and Storms, both with 10 points. Storms led the squad with 12 rebounds and Bownc managed 8 rebounds. Storms scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against Lowell, while Whitney pumped in 16 points. 103 Kyle Brower (Middleville) 35-6 Brandon Newington (Delton) 17-8 112 Nick Boucher (Lakewood) 29-1 Mike Egan (Maple Valley) 24-7 Evan Space (Middleville) 24-16 Chad Campbell (Hastings) 7-6 US Dendel Craven (Middleville) 26-8 D.J. VanDorp (Lakewood) 17-12 Sam Stafford (Hastings) 13-10 Shawn Kimbrough (Delton) 8-7 CAGERS cont. on page 13 125 Luke Noteboom (Hastings) 28-6 Mike Smith (Middleville) 22-9 Johnnie Hicks (Delton) 16-8 Josh Roll (Lakewood) 16-10 Delton's Joe Daniels grabs hold of G-A's Jared Thomas during the 130-pound weight class Saturday at the KVA Tournament. DELTON continued from page 10 Jeff Storrs scores 2 of his 13 points on this drive earty in the first hall of last Friday's O-K White contest between the Saxons and the Hed Arrows. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 130 Joe Daniels (Delton) 29-0 Jared Otto (Middleville) 34-5 Jeremy Casarez (Lakewood) 22-7 Ryan Rude (Hastings) 8-6 Michael Nystrom (Hastings) 10-10 135 "I knew I could pull it through," Daniels said. "That was a switch and I didn’t plan on it at all. It opened up and 1 took it." Even as a champion. Daniels was humble about his 3-0 day that included two opening falls "I didn't wrestle very well today," Daniels said. It was a switch that kept Daniels undefeated for the year at 31-0. "Last year I went to State and separated my shoulder in lhe first round," Daniels said. "I came back to take a Stale championship." Daniels was not lhe only Panther busy racking up the wins. Isom, at 29-3. and Hannar. at 30-5. also shinned on Saturday. come a long ways, but there is still some distance lo travel. "We’ve had kids come 100 yards (but) we’re still not at our peak yet." Tabor Isom drew a bye in the first round, pinned a Mattawan foe in 3:14 in the second round and then won his title with a fall in 3:26 over Penn fie Id's Matt Travis. Hannar beat G-4 11-4, Parchment 16-2 and gained his first-place reward with a 13-5 triumph against Mattawan's Eryk Foreman. Brandon Newington (103), Rob Tack (152) and Dan Anaya (171) also wrestled well for Delton on the day and came up with second places. The performances of Newington. Anaya and Hannar were all at the lop of Tabor’s evaluations. Jon Haneckow (275). Shawn Kimnrough (119), Johnnie Hicks (125), Jason Stampfler (135). Travis Loofboro (160) and Phil Schallhom (189) all wrestled for third-place honors. All 14 wrestlers in Delton's starting lineup made it to lhe consolation finals. Tabor said his team Panther team has Hastings placed fifth, totaling 99 points. The Saxons were without two of their top senior wrestlers: Kevin Morgan and Jamie James. Both are out with injuries and hope to return to the lineup this week along with Sam Stafford. Morgan is 27-2 al 171, James 23-3 at 189 and Sam Stafford 13-9 al 119. Bill Blair, al 161, and Justin Walers, al 275. both won weight class titles for Hastings at lhe league tournament. Blair won two decisions and recorded one pin lo raise his overall record to 29-7. Walers started the day with a bye and then won two matches with quick pins. The two victories make Waters 23-8. explained. Daniels feels good in the direction his team has taken in preparation for this week’s districts. "1 was proud of everybody, wc walked away second," Daniels said. "After this, we’ll heal up and take care of business. We’ve got the moves and the heart." O-K White Very few surprises came out of Saturday’s league tournament. First-place honors went lo Forest Hills Central with 195 1/2 points. See DELTON, cont. on page 12 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is herby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold Notice is herby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 3, 1997 at 7:30 pjn. in the City a Public Hearing on Monday, March 3, 1997 at 7:30 pan. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Said hearing relates to a request to rezone property located at 303 E. Said hearing relates to a request to rezone property located at 114 N. Mill Street situated in the City of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan. Washington, legally described as: the north 51 feet of lot 558 of the The South 2 rods only of Lot 227 of the City, formerly Village of City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat there­ Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also, Lot 309 of the of, from B-2 (General Business) to A-O (Apartment & Office City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat there­ Building). of, from D-l Industrial to Residential. Pat Lowe (Maple Valley) 30-4 Israel Rosales (Middleville) 22-17 Jason Stamptier (Delton) 7-2 Dan Eart (Delton) 6-4 Jake Marlow (Delton) 5-3 HQ Nick Hannar (Delton) 27-5 Justin DeBoode (Middleville) 26-16 Chris Stafford (Hastings) 14-13 145 Spencer Romph (Middleville) 39-1 Rob Isom (Delton) 27-3 Michael Lipstraw (Hastings) 24-16 152 Luke Middleton (Middleville) 31-4 Jason Curtis (Lakewood) 19-4 Rob Tack (Deton) 1M 180 Bill Blair (Hastings) 29-7 Matt Appel (Middleville) 15-9 111 Kevin Morgan (Hastings) 27-2 Eli Villanueva (Lakewood) 21-6 Ron Haynes (Middleville) 25-8 Dan Anaya (Delton) 14-11 15S Jamie James (Hastings) 23-4 Steve Lehman (Middleville) 34-6 Mike Hanna (Lakewood) 16-6 Shawn Murphy (Delton) 15-9 Jamie Davis (Maple Valley) 20-13 215 Gabe Steward (Lakewood) 26-2 Tim Easey (Hastings) 21-8 Miso Glavan (Middleville) 21-11 Andy Adams (Maple Valley) 21-14 Jon Hanneckow (Delton) 14-3 Ed Youngs (Hastings) 11-6 225 Chris Sutherland (Lakewood) 17-3 Justin Waters (Hastings) 25-9 Erik Vemon (Middleville) 22-15 Jason Grasman (Maple Valley) 20-15 Tim Grove (Lakewood) 9-1 JV grapplers place Hastings* junior varsity wrestling team traveled to Hudsonville Saturday for a wrestling tournament. Seven of the Saxons' eleven participants placed Jeremy Bishop (103). Ken Rose (160) and Lucas Rcascr (171) all finished second. Rob Lee (135) and Gabe McCarty (215) ended up third and Chad Noteboom (119). and James Bax each took a fourth place. ---------------------------------------------------------------------1 Written comments will be received on the above request at 102 S. Written comments will be received on the above request at 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Minutes of the meeting will be Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. Minutes of the meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk. City Hall. available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk (telephone no. 616-945-2468) or TDD days notice to the City Clerk (telephone no. 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum Everil G. Manshum City Clerk City Clerk Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER o».9C-9554 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 13, 1997 Dewitt and Conrad steady servers for freshman spikers Hastings* freshman volleyball learn won over Otsego on Tuesday 15-0. 16-14. Caroline Dewitt served all 15 service points in the first game, while Stephanie Conrad served 9 points in lhe second game. The varsity team played against Caledonia on Wednesday night and lost to Forest Hills Central 15-8. 15-13 in volleyball action last Thursday at the high school Belding Invite How important was last Saturday's Belding Tournament to Lakewood's varsity volleyball team. One word: Very! Coming off a tough home defeat to Charlotte on Thursday night, the Lady Vikings regrouped and look care of business. In pool play Coach Kellie Rowland's team beat Saranac 15-1, 15-3. Forest Hills Northern 15-10. 15-6. Wayland 15-12, 15-5 and East Grand Rapids 15-13 and 15-3. that championship match. Stat leaders lor Saturday included Schrock (28 kills). Joni Daniels (53 kills). Mitchell )(6I kills and 15 blocks). Pearl Ward (8 kills) and Addi Radcliff (126 assists). "I worried all day." Rowtand said of her feelings al Belding "It's never an easy Association: I Marysville 40-0-0 2 Stevensville Lakeshore 22-5-1 3. Charlotte 46-4-2 4. Lakewood 50-2-0 5. Holland Christian 35-9-3 6 Gull Lake 33-8-1 7. Reed City 33-8-4 8. Pinconning 42-11-4 9 Vicksburg 30-11-4 10. Shepherd 41-4-2 HM —Hamilton 28-12-3 Fremont 23-4-4 tournament and they're is always good competition." Class B Rankings Here are the latest Class B prep volleyball rankings as voted upon by the Michigan Intcrscholastic Volleyball Coaches "I worried all day,' Coach KeNie Rowtand Jodi Songer (31) attempts to push one over the net as two Rangers prepare to defend the play in home action last Thursday. The first of those two wins came without star hitter Jennifer Mitchell, who was taking an ACT exam. Jennifer Nielsen filled in for Mitchel! and did a very good job, according to her coach. "Il was challenging for us as a team," Rowland said of Saturday's opening matches. In the semifinals, the Lady Vikings won over lhe host school 15-6, 15-6. Size was a factor in this match with Lakewood's Mitchell. Daniels and other tall hitters being too much for their Belding counterparts to contend with. The day concluded with a 15-2. 15-10 triumph over Rockford in lhe finals. Jami Schrock really elevated her game in versus lhe Rams with 8 of her 28 kills comine in DELTON, continued from page 11 Luke Noteboom (125). Michael Lipstraw (145) and Don Smith (152) collected third places and Michael Nystrom (130) and Chris Stafford (140) ended up with fourth place finishes. "Wc have had some major setbacks in lhe past two weeks with injuries and illnesses." Hastings Coach Dave Furrow said. "Unfortunately, we are not finishing up the season as we had hoped. Wc wrestle in a lough individual district here on Saturday." Furrow's Saxons compete in team districts tonight at home. Their first opponent is Lansing Waverly and if they win Lakewood or East Lansing will be their matchup in the finals. O-K Blue Middleville's wrestling team may not have been at full strength, but they still reigned supreme in the O-K Blue. The Trojans scored 183 1/2 points Saturday to outdistance second-place Hamilton by 16 points at the conference tournament at Coopersville. And they did it without two of their top wrestlers: Jared Otto, who usually wrestlers at 130 and Luke Middleton a frequent winner at 152. The black and orange won the league title for lhe eighth time in Coach Tom Lehman's 25 years and for the seventh time in a row. Last year lhe Division III Slate Champions. Middles :11c looks to now be very much ready for the post-season. "They looked pretty good even without two of our best wrestlers," Coach Lehman said. "All of the wrestlers did a good job. especially in the finals. J believe that we have a good shot of winning districts." Team districts were Wednesday at Middleville. The three Lake wood second place performances were turned in by Gabe Steward (215). Eli Villanueva (171) and Jeremy Casarez (130). Steward lost to Eaton Rapids' Andy Sutton 8-7. Villanueva fell to Eaton Rapids' Kevin Sattazahn 9-6 and Casarez was pinned by Charlotte's Steve Belknap in 1:26. The Vikings scored 171 1/2 points, just eight points short of Eaton Rapids* total of 179 1/2. Post-season action begins this week with team districts at Hastings High on Thursday. SMAA Mike Egan. Pal Lowe and Andy Adams all were weight class champions for Maple Valley at Saturday's SMAA team tournament at Olivet High. Egan defeated Leslie's Cody Toves to capture lhe 112-pound crown. Egan. 2-0 on lhe day. won the match with a 17-1 tech, fall. Lowe faced Dansville's Shane Frost in lhe finals at 135 and came out a winner on a 15­ 0 tech, fall Lowe finished his day at 3-0. Adams met up with Olivet's Joe Frazier in the 215-pound championship and won with a nin in 1-33 The Lions also had one wrestler who finished in second: Jamie Davis. Davis, at 189, lost to Potterville's Brock Moore by a pin. Jason Gras man (275), Rob Slocum (119) and Ben Snow (125) had third places, while Bryan Faurot (130) and Jeremiah Swift (145) ended up fourth. Olivet's team won the tournament with 216 points. Leslie was second with 199 1/2 points and Maple Valley look third with 133 points. The Lions have team districts Wednesday at Comstock and have individual districts Saturday at Delton. Hastings 52 F.H. Central 16 Winners for the Saxons were Luke Noteboom (125), Don Smith (152), Bill Blair (160) and Ed Youngs (215). Noteboom won a 16-2 decision. Smith prevailed hy a 12-6 score, Blair scored an 18-3 victory and Youngs won 13-4. Exhibition winners were Ken Rose (160) EXTRA COPIES Murphy’s pace record-setting at U of Memphis of The BANNER Greater Barry County. and Lucas Reaser (171). Kathryn Mwphy is having one fine freshman year at raltofe. The Maple Valley gradate is Ml only making the grade as a student at the University of Memphis, but she to also on an incredible rtcorf-setting LEGAL NOTICES fate. Murphy, who competes on the Memphis track team, has already set three records and remember Murphy is only a freshman. On Feb. I. Murphy ran in the SOO at the University of Kentucky Rod McCravy Memorial and recorded her first school record with a time of 222.21. Al lhe same meet. Murphy botched Middleville won 9 of its 11 matches in Saturday's final round, including five for first place honors. Kyle Brower (103), Dendcl Craven (119). Spencer Romph (145). Ron Haynes (171) and Steve Lehman (215) collected the first-place hardware. record No. 2 with a sparkling 5:18 JO in the mile run. Then, competing at last Saturday's McDonald's Saluki Inv lational al Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, lhe freshman phenom, helped her Tiger team io break the school mark in the distance medley relay. Murphy, along with Gwen Sanden. Rachel Weston and Melissa Greer, finish the course in 12:55.80. Murphy ran the anchor leg. a position usually not awarded to a freshman college runner. Murphy was an AII*Staie athlete in both cross country and track while at Maple Valley high School She holds numerous school records in both sports and was a Sine champion runner as a senior. . The University or Memphis track team will return to Carbondale this weekend for additional competition and then will head to Houston on Feb. 21­ 22 for the Conference USA Championships. The Tigers are a charter member of Conference USA. the nation's newest ail-sports league. Other members include lhe University of Alabama Birmingham, Cincinnati. DePaul, the Unive.*sity of Houston. Louisville. Marquette. Qic University of North Carolina Charlotte. St. Brower beat Hamilton 9-4, Craven scored an escape in lhe last second to defeat Godwin 5-4, Romph pinned his Hamilton opponent in 1:24. Haynes edged a Byron Center foe 12-7 and Lehman moved up to 215 to face Byron Center nemesis Chad Potter, who he pinned in 4:22. The last time Lehman and Potter met. Potter won 14-1 so the rematch was important. Israel Rosales (135) had a second place for Middleville. Mike Smith (125), Justin DcBoodc (140). Miso Glavan (189) and Erik Vemon (275) all placed third. Middleton actually wrestled in first match, but left with a strained ankle. Coach Lehman is hopeful to have his star grappler back for districts. Middleton al 31-4 has lhe second best record has lhe fewest losses of any starter besides Romph (39-1) al 145. Capital Circuit Lakewood finished secund at Saturday's Capital Circuit wrestling tournament al Lakewood High, qualifying six wrestlers for weight class finals. Mike Hanna (189). Nick Boucher (103) and Jason Curtis (145) all earned championships for the hometown crew. Hanna pinned Charlotte's Aaron Uhl in 5:27. Boucher scored a 10-0 decision over Mason \ Andrew Holman. And Curtis won 4-3 over Eaton Rapids* Russell Thom in his final. Saxon setter Anne Burghdoff (11) passes one off to hitter Andrea Dreyer (10) in last week's varsity volleyball match versus Forest Hills Central. Tim E^sey. and the rest of the county wrestlers, will be looking to win a few more times this week. Team districts began Wednesday and conclude Thursday, while individual districts occur on Saturday. Many of the wrestling tournaments are being held at Barry County schools. Louis. South Florida. Mississippi jmJ Tulane. Southern MUMriixttoww* toegatar February 4. 1997 ert 7:30 p.m. Board member* preterit: Gate*. Harper. Cook. lewis. Board member absant: O'Brian. Also prosoat: 10 citizens and guests. Fire Dept, purchases approved. YMCA subsidy approved Pennoypacker agreement approved. Special meeting sot for March 8. 2 p.m. Bills read and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: John Gates. Supervisor , (2/13) rue rvo. fstoto of Mary I. DoGroot. deceased. Social Security Number 383 22 8450 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing wa* b*ld on January 7. 1997 in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge tkhord H. Show on the petition of Jock L. DeGroot requesting Jack L. DeGroot bo ap­ pointed representative of Mary E. DoGroot who lived at 504 Chapel Drive. Nashville. Michigan and who died June 3. 1996. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated Avgust IS. 1984 be admitted to probate, and a hearing will bo held on February 26. 1997 at 9 00 a.m. to determine heirs. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claim* against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the state will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 4. 1997 Bober* I. Byington (P27621) 222 West Apple Street Hostings. Michigan 49058X1248 (616) 945-9557 Jock L. DoGroot 8211 Thomapplc lake Rood Nashville. Michigan 49073 (2/13) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 13, 1997 — Page 13 Bowling SCORES: CAGERS, continued from page 11 Freshman hoops MGUOBj (nun ■ num 245-^39; D. KeUlor 256-639; J. Barlunus 193-526; R. Robbins 235-629; T Rain­ water 201-570; B. Keeler 223-576; S. Peabody 205-607; B Madden 243-627; E. Keefer 204; D Whitney 189; M. Kasinsky 214; B. Keillor 183; W. Gilkms 152; S. GUkxu 187; M. Lydy 223; J. Barnum III 184; R. Faye 233; R. Roush 214; P. Tossava 196. Gnod Gmms aad Series Womeu — T. Heath 160-446; M. Sears I8(M88; S. Keillor 140-388; B. Faul 182-496; D. Banimus 193- 563; K Becker 205-562; B Roberts 162-428; J. Madden 181; S. Rippfey 156; L. Barnum 189; A. Keillor 142; K. Keefer 165; C. Barnum 129; B. Roush 181; E Johnson 189. H. Seme* 187. Sawday Night Mixed B.S.ers 56; Short N Sweet 54; Rednecks 52; S A S 50U; Tasmamac s 50; D A N Mortfage 49; 2x4 49; Bowling Buddies 47%, QB A Asaociaies 45; Diehards 44%; Runarounds 44%; Thunder Alky 44; Fearsome 4 43%; Friends 42; Beghmen 42; Danger Zone 41; Get Along Gang 32; See Ya 21. Wbmm High Gmms awd Series - S. VanDeaburg 238-622; D. VanCampen 211-589; L. Davis 188-512; M. Snyder 194-501; K. Sutfin 184-497; S Vonberg 160443; C Wilcox 185-431; S. Cross 147-399; K. faul 132-375; B. Walker 135-369; L. Coms 151-358; D. Snyder 194; M Kirchen 174; S Snider 166; D. Seeber 165; N. Taylor 157; B. James 145. Man Htah Gmms «sd Series — J. Bar­ num 245488; R. Conley 228-658; B Rentz 211-602; C. Martin 205-573; S Sanborn 200-565; J. Bartimus 225-561; D. Vickers 204- 559; R. Craven 215-558; K. Bushee 205- 546; M. Snyder 189-543; J. Defeat 197-540; K. Beyer 199-535; R Bowman 193-531; V. Dexen 179-501; D Wordell 186-499; R. Snyder II 184-498; B. Hubbell 181-491; M. Kuhlman 164-435; G. Haute 213; S. Frenthway 177; B. Miller 176; C.W. The Green Chics 60-32; Rowdie Girls 32-40; Girrhachs 5OM-4IH; Three Ponies Tack 5042; Michelob 49M42H; Deweys Auto Body 41-44; Kelleys Keglert 4745; Hamler Tours 4646; Mr. Bruces 42-50; TM Lassies 40-52; Hastings Bowl 35-57; Brians Toe 32-60. Gand Gaataa aad Series — V. Carr 119-501; J. Carpenter 177461; M. Snowden 154430; M. Kill 181-514; Slurlee V. 213-603; B. Moore 160473; S. Nash 205-526; M Mee.ian 111467. R. Davenport 210494; E. Johnson 201-303; R. Shapley 111-533; J. Vandenbeige 136; C Petersen 122; S Nelson 132: S. Smith 151; H. Service 177; C. Allen 167; M. Matson 113; R. Ben­ nett 154; K Keeler 196; J. Kasinsky 164. laarsoay a.jvi. LeHar.es 52%-27%; Question Marks 51-29; Leftovers 45%-54%; Bosleys 45%-34%; New Team 4G40; Hastings Bowl 3644; Hummers 3446; Early Birds 33-39; Varneys 30%49%; Lucky Shots 30%49%. Goad G—m and Series — S. Glasgow 246-559; M. Atkinson 202-538; D. Olmstead 172484; M. Steinbacher 168449; J. Lewis 157448; T. Teixeira 166438; A. Boniface 154418; B. Miner 150418; D. Collier 139-389; J. Piper 143-369; K. Walker 119-351; B. Estep 174; I. Rmhniff 163; C. Stuart 163; L. Jackion 151; J. McKeough 149; E. Dewitt 139; S. Carney 137; I. An­ drews 133. Thenday Aaarh Red -Dog-roles 14-6; Mills Landing 12-8; NAPA Girls 12-8; Nashville Chiro 11-9; Styles-R-Ut 11-9; Miicher T 11-9; Hastings Bowl 10-10; Outboard Inn 9-11; Melaleuca inc. 9-11; Riverside Cemetery 7-13; Edward D. tones 7-13; AAI Bunny Bunch 7-13. Good GansB and Series — D. Feldkamp 160-413; K. Kuhlman 170-457; D. Curtis 150-395; M. Halon 173-469; P Arends ISO: S. Rose 163; J. Lewis 207-503; S. Dunn 179; K. Leinaar 155; L Apsey 217-527; L. Ken­ dall 177; B. Cuddahee 182; B. Hayes 211-515; D. Seeker 213-4*3; L. Potter 176-300; A. Kerley 154-415; S. Bachelder 171; D. Stainer 1*9-309; M. Martin 146; 1. Saadi 121; K. Covey 160-446; A. Chaffee I2O. S. Greenfield 195; D. Greenfield 156; B. Paul 113; P. Fisher 177-513; S. Gnnage 177; I. Hurless 196-516: D Snider 177. Recrealtoa Ri ling League #3 Freeport Elevator 11; Fairchild Oil 15; Crystal Clear Water and Carlton Excavating 14; and Barry Automotive 10. Goad Caress aad Series — C Lemus 510; B. King 211-542; R. Fay 211-554; S. Anger 529; B. BurWnill 323; D. Lambert 525; J Buehler 211-532; E. Olsen 217-529 and D. McKelvey 563 BowicwQcs Bennett Industries 51-37; Kern Oil 47-41; Dorothy 's Hair Styling 44-44; Carlton Center Excavating 43-45; Hecker Insurance 40-41; DJ. Elxtnc 37-51. Gaad Games aad Series - B Maker 193; K. Fowler 200; T Christopher 116-511; G. Potter 159-437; D.L. Coenen 116-319; M. Andrus IM-437; J. Hamilton 173; B. Hahaway 192-315; S. Drake 162; J. Doster 157; K. Doster 119-311. ■■ a a«t - Wedaeaday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 52H; H & S Machine 32. Maces Pharmacy 41H; Mills Landing 41; Valley Realty 46; Lifestyles 44H; E & Eye Spec 44; Misfits 12; Hair Care Center 41U; Varneys SlaMes 39; Nashville Chiro 39. Gaad Garere and Series — S Glasgow 223-612; K. Becker 114-530; S. Merrill 177-306; C Stuart 167451; K. Sutfin 234-612; D. Seeber 117494; F. Girrbach 204415; M Bommer 116417; G. Olis IK; M. Matron 160; S. Drake 176; B. Miner 163; S. VanDenburg 193; L. Johnson 155; C. Bashop 160; C Pruden 161; C. Trumbull 144; L. Weyerman 143. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 17-3; Woodmansee Sawmill 164; Advanced Commercial Printing 146; Pin Seekers 12-8; Viking 11-9; Flexfib 10-10; Hastings Bowlers 9-11; Lockshop 6-14; Mostetler Grnhics 5-15; Bye 0-20. Mens High Games 1c Series D. Wordell 180; R. Reed 216; R. O'Keefe 190; K. Greenfield 210; K. Keller 200-552; K. Phenix 208; P. Scobey 230606; G. Hause 198-557. Womens High Games & Series G. Buchanan 188-530; B. Wilkins 189; B. O'Keefe 172-473; C. O'Keefe 165; C. Coble 154; C Mayhew 155; L. Crawford 175. Friday Mixed Moose Four R-s 61W; Three Ponies 54; Heads Out 32H; Get Lucky 52U; Ten Pins 41; Rocky 4 47; Sean Service 47; Working On It 47; Odd Balls 47; Big O s 46M; Late Comen 4516; Gtllorn Const 41H; Gutter Gang 31: Rambles 35H; Roscoe 21; Four Stan 21. Goad Games and Series Mew - K. Meaney 119-542; T Lewis 206-510. J. Bar ’----------------------------------------------------------------- 1 John Eggers scored 31 points in three eames last week for the Saxon freshman. Eggers tallied 11 versus Lowell. 7 against Zeeland and 13 in Tuesday night's game with Northview. Hastings won over Northview 4842. Other top performances were turned in by Josh Hendershot (10 points versus Lowell) and Hendershot and Josh Woodard (both with 9 points against Northview). Delton 66 Hackett 46 Two problems cost the Panthers a chance at a win. 1. Hackett's height. 2. The Panthers inability to make a shot. But. behind every dark cloud there lies a sunshine and the induction of three Delton athletic greats was lhe sparkle of this Friday evening. Philip Johncock, Ann Hayward and Tim Lelo were all welcomed into lhe DeltonKellogg Athletic Hall of Fame and all three were certainly worthy of lhe honor. Johncock was an All-Stale runningback in 1977 and also was a Panther standout in basketball and track Hayward was lhe first female All-Staler at the school and received that acclaim on the 1984 basketball squad. Leto participated in the East-West All-Star football game for Delton's gridders and also was a lop athlete on lhe basketball team. Delton played host to Comstock on Tuesday night. Maple Valley 73 Lansing Christian 63 Jesse Young (52) uses perfect form to get this jumper to go In last Friday's KVA clash at Delton. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Update on Hope YMCA of Barry County AM Moor Soccer League Tm W-L-T Blue....................................................................6-1-0 Black..................................................................3-1-3 Green................................................................ 4-2-1 Red..................................................................... 3-2-2 While.................................................................2-5-0 Yellow.............................................................. 0-7-0 Results Blue 6 vs. White 0; Green 4 vs. Black 2; Red 6 vs TtANSAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES XI90 Telegraph Suite 100 •ongham Farms. Mkhigon 40025 F-lemOJOXO City of Hastings Announcement of Position Available The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held February 12, 1997 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES OPERATOR-3 Requirements for this position shall include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driven license acceptable in the State of Michigan. Application and a full job description art available, upon request, al Hastings Qty Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Submit application and/or resume to the Office of the Qty Qexfc. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through February 26.1997. NOTICE The Qty of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex. national origin, age or disability. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene in the City Assessor's Office. City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan on: March 4th and 5th 9:00 ajn. to Noon - 1:00 pzn. to 4XX) pjn. And as many days as may be necessary to review, correct, and equalized the 1997 assessment roll. R. Kull Commission Socrotory B-B's Shoe Repair Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone (616) 945-2468 Ext. 15 for an appointment. (Formerly Beebe's) Now under New Ownership Open Monday-Friday 8-6; Sat. 8-1 Repair: tents, tarps, zippers, coats, horse equip. • IVe dye and repair shoes • UNCLAIMED ITEMS by Febraaiy 28. ? Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL RATIO 47.61 50.00 46.71 50.00 50.00 FACTOR 1.0502 1.0000 1.0704 1.0000 1.0000 Recondition Al 1 Leather Products The City of Hastings will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945­ 2468. or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. 123 S. Jefferson St. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Hastings, Ml (3/A) W-L Bennett Industries............................................ 18-0 Hastings Saxons............................................... 16-2 Pennock Hospital............................................ 12-6 Digit.....................................................................7-8 Flexfab..................................................................7-8 Hastings Mfg................................................... 8-10 Burkey Safes A Service................................. 1-20 AU Set................................................................0-15 • NOTICE • The March meeting of the Prairieville Township Parks Commission regularly scheduled for March 4, 1997, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. A PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive citizen Input on a grant application to develop a Parker Road fishing site for Lower Crooked Lake as proposed In the Township Recreation Plan, as well as conduct any business that may properly come before the Commission. ❖ AM Coed VoBeytmll Standings Tm Hope College won two games last week. 89-63 over Alma and 90-87 versus Albion. The Flying Dutchmen are now 18-2 overall and are 6-0 al lhe Holland Civic Center. David Meulcnberg led the Dutchmen with 17 in the Alma contest, while Joel Holstege canned 29 points against Albion. After Wednesday's home game with Olivet. Hope will battle Kalamazoo College on Saturday. Yel|pw 2 Legal Notice i ■08T8AM POOBOMUM MU nas HSM is A Otar couEcroa Arrtaarretc to coater a t»r ahv iNroaatATiON wt oar am wu re into roe that ruerost MOSTGAGC SALE - Ovfovh bos boon mode In she condition. ol o moripoga mode hr **ortin A. Vaug--. o rmglo mon lo Tronaomorlco Hmmeiol lervkoa. ttongogoo. dowd Oocombor IS. IMS and rocordod on December 30, 1VVS In liber MT. on pogo nt Sorry County Bocorde. aakblgon on wMch mortgage there la clolmed to be Are at the dole horeot rhe sum ol Seventy Ono Thoueand Seven Hundred Seventy Seven and 50/100 dollar, (S71.777.SS) including inreretl of IS.SOO percent per annum Under the power at role contained In raid morrgoge and the atorate m such cote mode and pro­ vided norko ia hereby given that raid mortgage will be iorocloeed by o aole of the mortgaged pramiiri or tome port ol them, ot public vendue, ot the Sorry County Courthoueo In Hovtinge. -it'it'g- - ot 1:00 p.m. o'dodr. on March 30. 1407. Said premiroe ore .Hooted In Townahlpof Irving. Sorry County Mlchlgon. and ore detcrlbed a. PAST OS THS WIST 1Z3OSSKTIOH 14. TOWN 4 NOSTH. HANGC » WIST HIVMC TOWNSHIP SASSY COUNTY MICHIGAN MSCMStD AS: COM MBSONG AT THt SOUTH 1/1 COSNtS OS SAID SKTTON: THtNQ NOSTH 00 OCGSHS 00 MMUTIS 00 SKONOS EAST 3034 00 «tT ALONG THS NOSTH SOUTH IM IM Ot SAID SKHON TO mt PtACt Ot SfGIHNIHG Ot THIS MSCStmON. THtHCE SOUTH 40 DCGSKS 00 MINUTtS CO SKONOS WIST STS 00 f«T THSNCt NOSTH 00 OCGSHS 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 130.00 tHT: THENCE NOSTH 40 OtGMtS 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST STO OD fEET THENCE NOSTH 00 DEDUCES 00 MINUTES 00 SEC EAST 330 00 FEET THENCE NOSTH 40 DEGSEES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 574 00 FT THENCE SOUTH 00 OEGSCES MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 330 00 FEET A10NC THS NOSTH-SOUTH 1 » IM OF SAID SEC TON TO THE NACE Of BEGINNING OF THIS DCSCaiPTION The redemption period aholl be 13 monlhfa) from th* dot* ol »o<h Boht Doted Fabruarv 6 1997 TtANSAMfRlCA FINANCIAL SCRVICCS FOU INFORMATION. FlEASf CALL (•10) 642 4202 Trott • Trott. P.C. Mike Heyboer scored a team-high 18 points as the Ltons improved to 5-11 overall and 3-5 in the SMAA conference. Other Lions with strong games were Trent Harvey (5 points and 8 rebounds) and Jim Mitchell (7 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals). Maple Valley took a 30-25 lead into lhe half, but Lansing Christian came back to narrow the deficit to one point (4342) after three quarters. Still, the Lions held on by out-scoring the Pilgrims 30-21 in the closing eight minutes. Maple Valley will play at Bellevue on Friday night. NOTICE of HEARING RUTLAND CHARTKR TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charier Townahip Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a hearing on February 20, 1997 at 800 p.m. at the Township Hall, 2481 Heath Road, Haetlnga, Michigan. To act upon a request of Dr. Scott Bloom for a determination of whether the keeping ot bees on his property, located at 205 Penny Ave., violates the Rutlwxi Charter Township Zoning Ordinance. The property Is described as: Lot 41 Meadow Acres No. 2. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the above request, either verbally or In writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. The application for the above request for Inspec­ tion at the Rutland Charter Township Hall during regular business hours. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabili­ ties requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 2481 Heeth Roed, Healings, Michigan 41058 f818) 948-21*4 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 13. 1997 Exchange Young Citizens of the Month named Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for February, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Austin Winegar and Caleb Case, with teacher Cindy Wilcox. Central Elementary's Young Citizens ot the Month for the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Drew Whitney, Erit Davis twvchnr .lnhn Merrttt and Heather Heknrich. Emily Dreyer was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of the Month for February at St. Rose School. He is shown here with his teacher, Diane Brighton. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for February are (from left) Jonathan Henning, Amber Jewitt and Angie Jones, with teacher Alice Gergen. RETREAT, continued from page 5 sional facilitator for the retreat - "someone who politically is very knowledgeable and deals with it every day so that he knows how to lead and guide us from stepping over that line." Bailey said after the meeting. "If somebody wants lo call me a dirty name, they aren't going lo say it with the press and everybody sitting there." Bailey said “The purpose (of the retreat) is to get that stuff out of lhe way so we can go for­ ward with business. "What we come up with for goals will be presented (to lhe public)." Bailey envisions the possibility of three retreats before final goals are adopted. "First, we meet as a board and we clear a lot of our air and do what we have lo do to come for­ ward with some ideas, and then have another future retreat with all lhe judges and all de­ partment heads" to get their visions. A third retreat would possibly include all the participants of the first two events and fresh input from key citizens, he said. After a third retreat, the goal is to "gel a good feel for our long term strategic plan, as to where wc think the county should be moving." Bailey last month said lhe Michigan As­ sociation of Counties (MAC) officials rec­ ommend retreats for county commissioners so they can focus on issues facing them and learn more about each commissioner's per­ sona) views pertaining to expectations, pos­ sible changes, new programs, etc. as selected by Beanne Humphreys, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk, are Young Citizens of the Month for February from Pleasantview Elementary School. Advertise in The Barry County Prosecutor’s Office has filled its two recent vacancies. Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell was promoted to Chief Assistant, succeeding Gordon Shane McNeill. David Makled was hired to take over the assistant prosecutors position left vacant by McDowell's promotion. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors from the Hastings Exchange Club are Jon Kendall. Sarah Barry. Luke Storms. Carrie Bolthouse. Andrew Logan and Keri Sherwood. NOTICE The Barry County Board ol Commtssionera will accept applications from an electrical contractor, a piumbing/mechanical contractor And a general contractor to serve on the Construction Board of Appeals until 5:00 p.m., Monday. February 17, 1997. Applications can be obtained at the office of the County Administrator, 3rd Floor. Courthouse. Hastings. Ml 945-9554 Our advertising by Jason Carr PSORIASIS? i Finally, a spray that works^ JRelief in 8 out of 10 {cases. Stops your itch-^a^ • ing. Restores to nor■ i mal your flaking, red ' skin and scalp. See J and feel results in as {few as 7 days or 100% "*<T “ • of your money back. available to assist you put together a marketing program that wMI GET RESULTS! : CALL TOLL FREE ! 1-888-PSO-RIAS NOTICE NOTICE The Barry County board of Commissioners will accept applications from citizens to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission unbl 5:00 p.m., Monday. February 17, 1997. Applications can be obtained at the office of the County Administrator. 3rd Floor. Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE will hold a work session al 6:30 pjn. on Monday. February 24.1997 in the City Hall Council Chamber. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan for the purpose of discussing exterior and interior design of the future city hall facilities located at 201 E. Stale Street. Staff Writer Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell has been promoted to chief assistant prosecutor and David Makled hired as Barry County's new assistant prosecutor. McDowell, who moved up to chief assis­ tant Jan. 20, succeeds Gordon Shane McNeil who resigned effective Jan. I to go into pri­ vate practice. She received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in communica­ tions with a minor in Spanish and received her law degree from Valparaiso University in Indiana. She went into prosecution by in­ terning in the Berrien County Prosecutor s office with the Prosecuting Attorneys Asso­ ciation of Michigan. McDowell has been an assistant prosecutor with the Barry County The Barry County board of Commissioners will accept applications from citizens to serve on the Zoning Board of appeals until 5:00 p.m„ Monday. February 17, 1997. Applications can be obtained at the office of the County Administrator, 3rd Floor, Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. office since July 1995. McDowell originally is from St. Joseph. Mich., where her father was a prosecutor for 15 years with the Berrien County office, "so I've always known a lot of judges, prosecu­ tors and other people in the legal profes­ Public Notice cases. She has recently moved into Barry County after commuting from Grand Rapids. ' I'm really looking forward lo making this community my home now and serving lhe community in the law enforcement capacity. I'm looking forward lo staying here for awhile." said McDowell. David Makled was hired to fill lhe assis­ tant prosecutor's position left vacant by McDowell's promotion. He began work last Thursday. The Hastings City Council will hold a special work­ shop on Monday night. February 17.1997. at 7:00 pjn. in Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council Amy McDowell promoted to chief asst, prosecutor Hastings Industrial Incubator Building. This meeting is to discuss policy on extending water and sewer service into Rutland and Hastings Townships Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Hastings. Michigan. sion." As Chief Assistant Prosecutor. McDowell will perform a supervisory role and have a greater responsibility in handling felony Makled was bom in Detroit and attended school in Taylor and Livonia. He received his undergraduate degree in biology, as well as his law degree from lhe University of Michigan, "so I spent a lot of time in Ann Arbor." Makled received his law degree in Decem­ ber 1995 and said he spent much of the last year studying for the bar. He said he did some brief writing and worked on a sexual harassment case with a plaintiffs attorney. "Between undergrad and law school. I worked as a lab technician and I wasn't very happy with that job," Makled said of his time before law school. "Because of lhe size of this office I’m go­ ing to need to be able to do everything. I think the immediate goal is for me to learn everything and that's kind of the appeal of this job," said Makled, adding that in a larger office attorneys sometimes are slotted in specific types of cases. Makled said he had decided to go into prosecution when he entered law school, in­ terning as a clerk in both the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office and lhe Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. He said he is living in Hastings and de­ scribes himself as "pleasantly surprised" at the downtown area and services like 24-hour grocery stores. "Perhaps that's because lhe bigger cities are a half-hour away. A lot small towns near bigger cities are several strip malls and arc otherwise dead "This is different from other settings in that it’s more civil between people, probably because it’s a small town which appeals to me. You run into everybody, and in a way that’s nice. There's a certain level of anonymity in Detroit." For additional information pertaining to said work session, please contact lhe City Clerk at 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 616-945-2468 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice lo the Hastings City Clerk (telephone no. 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk NOTICE NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications for citizens to serve on the Commission on Aging board until 5:00 p.m., Monday. February 17. 1997. Applications can be obtained at the office of the County Administrator. 3rd Floor, Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. The Barry county Board of Commissioners will accept applications from citizens to serve on the Mental Health Board until 5:00 p.m.. Monday. February 17,1997. Applications can be obtained at the office 61 the County Administrator, 3rd Floor, Counnouse. Hastings. Ml. Silent Observer Serving nrwMw Ml REPORT CRIME 1-800-331-9031 �I । The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 13, 1997 — Page 15 Zero is hero for a day at Pleasantview First grade students taught by Julie Van Diver and Jennifer Jenkins are pictured wearing hats withlOO things drawn on them and T-shirts decorated with 100 items by Mary Warner Stuff Writer Here's -i riddle What looks like a Cheerio. a Fruit Loop, a Lifesaver, a donut, a bagel, a button, a Frisbee, a tire, a flying saucer, and a manhole cover? That's right — a zero. And first-graders at Pleasant view were up lo their elbows in ze­ ros last Thursday during Zero the Hero day. Every day since the beginning of the year, lhe students have been counting progres­ sively from zero, making their way lo the I OOth day When students hit 100 last Thursday, the double digit zero was com­ memorated with activities galore. Students spent the day "doing 100' things." teacher Julie Van Diver said. They put a l()0-piccc puzzle together. They brought in 100 pieces of food, such as ClwruK M.VMi and .inti mil iovelhrr Checrios *»r M&Ms. pul them together to make a snack. They made paper mosaics from KM) squares. They made 100-piece Fruit Loop necklaces They made hats with 100 things on them. And they brought in 100 items to count. One student brought in 100 toothbrushes. Another brought in I(M) small cutout smiley faces. Others brought in pennies and puzzle Josh Bax likes dinosaurs, so he brought m 100 plastic dinosaurs He also wore a T-shirt with 100 dinosaurs glued on it. All of the first-graders wore T-shirts they'd decorated with 100 things Jared Robinson, who likes football and is U ftln of lhe Dallas CowbOyi. wolf a T-sHM" with 100 painted footballs on it. Levi Robbins went searching around his house for 100 things His mother and grandmother sowed an assortment of items onto Levi's shirt, including dental iloss. doll shoes, a Levi Robbins found 100 things around his house to decorate his T-shirt. His mother and grandmother painstakingly sewed on everything from a domino to a watchband. ‘I mostly like everything," Levi said of the items on his shirt. LEGAL NOTICES Pictured with their decorated T-shirts are (from left) Jared Robinson, Josh Bax, and Levi Robbins. Present: All Boord members. Meeting colled or order by Supervisor Kaiser at 8 p.m. at Carlton Township Holl. tape measure, a Lego man. a dog biscuit, a reindeer pm. a bobbin, fingernail clippers, candy, a toy motorcycle, a mouse, a whistle, a pair of scissors, a key. a crayon, and a Qlip The day is an annual event at Pleasantview and other area elementancs -------------------------- Heard Public Comment. OLD BUSINESS: Checking into culverts on Brown Rd. NEW BUSINESS Amend buc H. Approved contract with Freeport library* Approved payment of bills. Wilma Don.e * Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser. Supervisor File No. 97 22O52 IE Estate cf Harry J. Cobum. Social Security No. 380-03-1229. TO AU BfTHtESTED PERSONS: CB4 Leach Lake. Hastings. Michigan 49058 died January 17. 1997. An instrument dated January 21. 1976 has bean admitted as the will of the (2/13) Rood. Lake Odette. Michigan 48849. or to both the Flla No. 97-022048 IE Estoia of Raymond Earl McGondy. Jr. Social Security No. 471-18-8896. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS fected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 1429 Jefferson Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 died 49058. within 4 months erf the dote of publkotion of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the Timothy I. Tromp (P41S71) Hastings. Ml 49054 (416)948-9400 (2/13) COUNTY Planning Commission will conduct a pubik hearing Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred representative. Cheryl Allerding. 130 East Clinton. TABLED CASE NO. SP. 17-96 — Gary A. Hoyword (appllmnt). LOCATION: At 7722 Guernsey Lake Rd., on 24. Orangeville Twp. Members of Merete Powers' first grade class prepares to make a snack mix out of food items containing 100 pieces that were brought in by students. HOMEOWNERS! jg* Not getting your child all his shots is like leaving him out here alone. String from paycrecv 10 pa/c-erk: bate Court. 220 W. Court Street. Suite 302. Michigan. 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. William M. Doherty (P41960) DiMMEBS 6 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-9596 (2/13) To team how you can help, call the National PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and law Building ot 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN February 10,1997 Given under Public Act 165 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1971 ties will be completed by the Planning Commission EQUALIZATION RATIOS AND MULTIPLIERS BY CLASSIFICATION MM r«t«c<w PnM TOBB8MB The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept appli­ cations for the Community Corrections Advisory Board from Citizens in the following areas HASTINGS Varsity Jackets .blue & gold school logo design items now on Mid-Lakes Screw Priatiag, Active Wear A criminal delenM attorney A member of the business community A member of me communications media A representative of the general public And from the following service areas Mental Health. Public Hearth. Substance Abu-e. Employment and Training, or Community Alter native Programs Applications can be obtained at the office of the County Admmtstralor. 3rd floor Courthouse. Hastings Fmai dale for submission of applications win be 5 00 p m on 121 E Orchard lX-tr m> 616-623-8340 PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a MEETING DATE: February 24. 1997. C-rs U?er 1-61M57-UM Sw.ce I-IOOM*-: AO up—G*cc 6 \i least 11 shots bs two (-all I KOO 232 -25*2 Rower, (applicants). LOCATION: At 9001 Marsh Road on the East side just South of 114th Ave. in Sec. 31. Orangeville Wednesday. February 19. 1997 tayna Baft untyr Berry Onor Cashew Hopt Jctnsiorr Mg* Gast feres ted in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications ore available for fke. 720 W State St.. 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Please coll the Plann­ ing Office ot 948-4830 for further information. 5coo% imoo 5000*, 1 0000 5030% 1 0000 materials being considered at the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting 'hearing Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary County Administrator. 220 W. Hostings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk State Street. (2/13) 49 60*. 10081 5C3C% ' 000C 50 00% 10000 Pursuant lo Section 21134A of the Michigan Genera Property Tex ia» the following statement is punished showing equaituhon ratios and multipliers necessary to compute individual state equalized taiuanon for real and personal properly for 1997 assessments Raw J Scatraugh. Equitation Dncior V I I �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 13, 1997 fender status. VanderPloeg was sentenced to six months in jail, with credit for 30 days served. Fisher ordered VanderPloeg to pay $540 restitution and 5500 in costs. VanderPlocg's jail sentence will be suspended upon COURT NEWS: A Hastings man was given probation and jail time after he pleaded guilty in District Court last month to a charge of attempted larceny in a building. In exchange for his plea, a charge of larceny in a building was dismissed Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell told lhe court she was familiar with Gre­ gory L. Hull II. 17. of Hastings and that "frankly. I’m not surprised lo see him in lhe adult court." She said Hull had stolen a dona­ tion can from a fitness center "I think that was very stupid on Mr. Hul­ l's part, as he now has a felony record." she said. Hull s attorney. Bill Doherty, reminded the court Hull was only 17 years old and that he is aware his actions were wrong. "He understands that the problems he's had communicating with his probation officer need lo stop." said Doherty. In imposing sentencing. Circuit Judge James Fisher sharply scolded Hull telling him. "You knew (the donation can] was for a family, who had a member suffering from brain cancer, with two small children. How do you feel about that? You should be ashamed of yourself. I don't sec any reason in the world I should go along with this sen­ tencing recommendation from the prosecu­ tor." He sentenced Hull to two years probation, with 30 days in jail and credit for two days served. He ordered Hull to pay $50 restitu­ tion and $500 in costs Hull was made eligi­ ble for community service in lieu of one-half his costs. Fisher further ordered Hull to be in his residence from midnight to 6 a.m. and to complete his high school education. In other Circuit Court business Thursday: • Greg Mulder. 30. of Ionia, was scheduled for a March 28 hearing on a defense motion to dismiss his case and a May 12 trial dale. He is accused of one count of first degree criminal sexual conduct. • Timothy J Lima. 34. of Grand Rapids, was scheduled for a threc-day trial beginning March 3. He is accused of two counts of armed robbery , one count of first degree home invasion and three counts of possess­ ing a firearm during the commission of a felony, as well as being a fourth offense ha­ bitual offender. • Bennie D. Hudnall. 19. of 4727 Waldorf Road. Delton, was sentenced to jail and pro­ bation time after he pleaded guilty last month in District Court to a charge of larceny in a building. He also was sentenced for violating his probation on another of­ fense. by his criminal action. McDowell said the prosecutor's office had agreed to a six-month sentencing cap. She said Hudnall had admitted to stealing library books with his girlfriend, who is now his wife. "It seems a very silly thing for Mr. Hudnall to add a felony to his record." she said. Hudnall's attorney. Terry Knoll, asked the court to pay "particular attention" to Hud­ nall's childhood. Knoll said when he first met Hudnall a year ago. he was "an ex­ tremely vindictive individual with a bad atti­ tude." He said Hudnall has "come a long way" in the last year as evidenced by his marriage. Fisher interjected by saying. “It's hard for me to srw- what positive steps he's made. Mr. Knoll He’s barely out of jail, still on proba­ tion He wants a book from the library and he steals it because he has overdue fines." Knoll said Hudnall had been surviving through petty crime, adding he has had prob­ lems maintaining a job. "I'd hate to see him go to prison at this time." he said. "I think he'd come out of that environment." with an attitude similar to a year ago. "There's one sentence in the pre-sentence report I hope you read." Fisher told Hudnall, in imposing sentence. "'His current path is leading straight to prison. '1 agree with that and you’d belter get with lhe program." He sentenced Hudnall lo 12 months proba­ tion with six months in jail and credit for 23 BannefCLASSET Call the Hastings BANNER • 94 ‘94 CHEVY CAPRICE low milage, one owner, $13,000 OBO. Call 517-852-0977. BURIED UTILITY LOCA­ TOR. Central Locating Service, Ltd., the leader in underground utility locating has openings in the Allegan/Barry County area for qualified applicants. You must possess the ability and the desire to work outdoors, have a good driving record, and be drug free. We offer a complete train­ ing program, major medical, dental, and life insurance a company vehicle, paid vaca­ tions, paid holidays, and a 40 IK retirement plan. Please call the office at 616-279-6160 between 10am and 2pm on Monday, February 17 th to set up an appointment. E.O.E. CUSTOMER SERVICE/ HUMAN RESOURCES. Large international franchise is currently looking for a dynamic individual to work within their Hastings location. This is a small office environment and candi­ dates should be fie xible in skills and attitude. Responsibilities include: testing and interviewing job seeking clients, meeting human reauurce needs for Barry County companies, completing unemployment/workers compensabon requirements and various general administrative tasks. In addition, qualified candidates MUST have an apti­ tude and desire for outside/ inside sales work. This is an immediate, full-time opening for a well-rounded, energetic indivi­ dual There will be a strict inter­ view process for this position and those interested should submit a resume, cover letter and salary history no later than 2/19/97 to: Ad 8508, c/o Hast­ ings Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058_________ FULL TIME BABYSITTER NEEDED for three girls, 9. 5. and 3. My home, 765-3137, HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl, Freeport, Ml EOE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY opportunity for a self­ motivated individual in our Facilities department. Work performed will include general maintenance of the building, kits and fixtures, receiving supplies and maintaining lhe supply room, courier back-up. Requires a neat appearance, a valid drivers license with a good driving • record. Previous experience an asset. Part time, Monday-Friday 7:45am- 12:30pm. Apply at the Personnel Office, Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings Ml. 49058 E.O.E. t ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for walerbed, lit lime home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1 -800-387-0035. West Mich. HOSPITAL JOBS - Salary and benefits! Many types! Entry/ Skilled! Start now. 616-949-2424 JOBUNE FEE. PLUMBER/TRAINEE - To 16.82/hr ♦ great benefits! Entry/ Skilled! Will Train. 616-949-2424 JOBUNE FEE. 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Call, EQUINE Line Discount Outfitters. 616-664-4223 6 PIECE BEDROOM OUTFIT with Queen size mat tress se L Oak finish, 2 weeks old, cost $900. Sacrifice, $300. 1-517-882-6175______________ “BRAND NEW" QUEEN SIZE Pillow top mattress set “Luxury Firm”. Beautiful satin while includes frame. Cost $875. Sell for $250. Must sell! 1-517-699-2251______________ SEALY POSTURPEDIC King size mattress set “Pillow Top" Luxury firm with dcluxc frame. 1 month old, cost $1,400, sacri­ fice $375. 1-517-676-6414 CROOKED LAKE IN DELTON 1 bedroom house, no pets, $400/mo. plus utilities and deposit Call 616-623-8135. DELTON/HASTINGS AREA best location, park like setting, cozy, warm home and garage, beautiful all new interior and carpeting, large, comfy bedroom, for 1 or 2 adults, no children, no smoking or peu, $450 plus utilities. 616-664-4983_______________ HOUSE FOR RENT, 2 bedroom, quiet neighborhood, full basement, near town. Appliances included, $550 A security deposit 948-2964, Please leave message. Full Service Attendant Fort Time America's 3rd largest gasotme/converuence store chain, seeks ambitious mdnnduals for pan lime positions. We offer good wages, good work atmosphere. flexible •checking, and 3 merit rowans in tie first year Appfyh 134 E. Court St. Heatings. Ml Country CFiapef 'United £Mftho<fist - <JJowfing (JJeeJ & Hoodie gupper gat., &eb. 15th • 4 - 7 pm S6.00 zyfulls « S3.00 <KWs days, along with $200 in costs and $50 resti­ tution on the larceny offense. He made Hud­ nall eligible for community service in lieu of his costs and ordered Hudnall to attend substance abuse or mental health counseling, as well as to be in his residence from mid­ night to 6 a.m Fisher sentenced Hudnall to continued probation and six months in jail with credit for 173 days served for the probation viola­ tion. • Terry L. Horton. 41. of 512-1/2 S. Dib­ ble St.. Hastings was sentenced to time served after he pleaded guilty in January in District Court to attempting to carry a con­ cealed weapon. In exchange for his plea, a charge of carrying a concealed weapon was dismissed. McDowell told the court, it "appears Mr. Horton is a chronic alcoholic and most of his problems are the result of that.” She said he had refused or ignored numerous efforts to help him with his alcohol problem and "there's nothing more we can do." Horton's attorney. Terry Knoll, told lhe court Horton had not intended to carry the concealed weapon, but his court had the ef­ fect of concealing a knife. He said he be­ lieves Horton realizes that's why officers ap­ proached him. • Michael Gales. 21. of 931 Cloverdale Road. Hastings, was given jail time for vio­ lating his probation. McDowell told the court the original plea agreement with Gates had stipulated no jail time in exchange for increased fines. "He knew that up front," she said. "He hasn't paid any fines or costs. He has tested positive for marijuana eight times. Obvi­ ously Mr. Gates has failed his end of the agreement" She asked for a 60-day jail sentence. Gales' attorney, Karen Tope, said Gates "has gotten off to a rough start. He knows that." She said Gates is three hours short of graduating from community college and does not deny violating probation. "He needs to realize this court means business." Tope said jail lime may give Gates "some lime to think. I do believe the impact of this sentence has reached him. There is a lot to salvage in this young man." In imposing sentence. Fisher told Gates. "I think you're a pleasant and intelligent young man and that's why I didn't send you to jail the first time. But you've had screwup after screwup. I think what Ms. Tope says is right — there is a lot to salvage." He said Gates' repealed positive drug tests and lack of payment of fines and costs, however, looks like he is "thumbittg your noae” al lhe pro­ bation department. He sentenced Gates to four months in jail with credit for four days served and made him eligible for early release. Fisher granted work release if space is available for community service. • Robert C. VanderWoude, 42, of Way­ land. was sentenced to jail for violating his probation. McDowell said it appeared VanderWoude did "initially attempt to comply with the terms of probation." but failed it when he reported to an Allegan County probation of­ ficer with a .06 blood alcohol level. A .10 is considered to be under lhe influence of alco­ hol. She asked the court to follow the proba­ his enrollment and completion of the boot camp program. • A motion to waive restitution imposed on Kylcc C. Dooley. 20. of 10936 E. Shore Road. Delton, was denied. Dooley's attorney. Michael Farcon. argued the court could not impose restitution for punitive purposes, or if was outside a sen­ tencing recommendation. He said a defendant looking at $5,000 to $6,000 in restitution may have second thoughts about wanting to plead guilty or no contest and "would want to know he's looking at that." Dooley pleaded no contest lo a charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct and was sentenced in October lo 60 to 180 months in prison. McDowell argued restitution was imposed lo compensate the victim and the court could impose it even if it was not mentioned in a plea agreement. In denying the motion. Fisher said, "It seems to me Mr. Dooley got exactly what he bargained for. It was. in my opinion, a brutal rape and I didn’t like it being presented as a no contest plea." adding Dooley at­ tempted lo minimize his actions. • Bobby G. Psalmonds, 40. of Richland, was scheduled for a March 24 trial and a March 7 hearing on a motion to suppress evidence. He is accused of two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct. POLICE BEAT Two youth held in break-in PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies apprehended two juveniles early Tuesday morning after a vehicle and foot pursuit, while Michigan State Police troopers are investigating an attempted breaking and entering on Gurd Road involving the juveniles. The two fled the Gurd Road home after the homeowner met them al his door with a shotgun in hand. The resident told police a prior renter at the home had moved to Portage. The juveniles left in a bread delivery truck reported stolen out of Portage earlier Monday. Later in the night, the truck was reported to drive off without paying from the Shell station in Delton. Sheriffs deputies located the truck after a be-on-the-lookout bulletin and attempted to initiate a traffic slop and east bound Pine Lake Road. The deputy followed lhe truck, which ran stop signs at lhe intersections of Enzian Road and 3 Mile Road and Enzian Road and Cressey Road. The truck went into a ditch al lhe intersection of AB Avenue E. and 29th Street in Kalamazoo County. The driver and passenger both got out and attempted to flee on foot, but were caught. One juvenile was taken to the Kalamazoo Juvenile Detention Facility and the other was turned over to his father. One of lhe juveniles also has been arrested for home invasion. The breaking and entering is still under investigation and will remain open, pending the arrest of other suspects. Police report the juveniles also were found with items apparently stolen from automobiles earlier Monday. Freeport man cited after crash THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies cited a Freeport man for failing to report an accident and careless driving after a one-vehicle accident Feb. I. Deputies said they arrived on the scene and found the vehicle against several trees. An investigation showed the vehicle had been southbound on Stimson Road about one-eighth of a mile south of M-37. when it gradually went off the east side of the road and traveled about 80 feet in a ditch before striking two small trees and one large tree. Deputies said they noticed several drops of blood near the passenger side of the vehicle, but were unable to locale the driver near the scene or at his home. Deputies said Douglas L. Kidder. 17, of Freeport, told them he was going lo his girlfriend's house when he fell asleep and ran off the road. Two teens held in property damage HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department has requested warrants for breaking and entering, malicious destruction of property over $100 and arson against 13-year-old and 14- ycar-old juveniles for a Feb. 8 incident at the Thornappie Arts Building al Fish Hatchcry Park. Police said the juveniles did damage of several hundred dollars to lhe building, as well as office equipment. Police said the two have been interviewed and confessed to the incident. Toons held in school burglary HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are seeking warrants against a 16-year-old and a 15- year-old juvenile for breaking and entering at St. Rose School. Police said they were alerted to the break-in while investigating a malicious destruction complaint at lhe Thomapplc Arts Building. Police found two sets of doors to the school unsecured. They were informed later by school administrators that the junior high had had a fund-raiser lhe Friday night before and money from lhe fund-raiser was missing, as was a cash box. tion department's recommendation and im­ pose a 12-monlh jail sentence. VanderWoude's attorney, Gordon Shane McNeill, said imposing jail time would only be "warehousing" him. He asked the court to impose a sentence more in line with an Al­ legan County sentence of 70 days in jail. In imposing sentence. Fisher said, "Mr. VanderWoude. I really don't want to send you lo prison. I agree with much of what Mr. McNeill said," but noted that Vander­ Woude gels into trouble when he is drunk. "I don't think I’d be doing you any favors and maybe just helping you destroy yourself," if Both juveniles admitted to being in the school, but accused lhe other of initiating lhe break-in. They admitted to taking an undisclosed amount of money from the school and spending most of it. They admitted to going back a second lime in lhe evening, but did jail time wasn't imposed. He sentenced VanderWoude to 12 months in jail with credit for 142 days served. He also continued lhe terms of VanderWoude's missing from the home. Troopers look tire impressions and believe the suspect vehicle to be very small, such as probation. • Casey L. VanderPloeg, 20, of Martin had youthful trainee status revoked and was given jail time for violating his probation. McDowell said VanderPloeg appeared re­ morseful at his original sentencing and "I have to say I'm very disappointed to see Mr. VanderPloeg here today." She said he had one ocher probation viola­ tion. has not paid his assessments, has been untruthful about his employment, tested positive for marijuana and attempted to submit a bottle of water for a urine lest. She said the boot camp program may be a good alternative and recommended youthful of­ fender status be revoked. McDowell also asked for six months either in jail or in the boot camp program. VanderPloeg's attorney. David Tripp, said VanderPloeg has the support of his family and is the sole source of income for his wife and five-month-old daughter. He said Van­ derPloeg also is buying a home and described McDowell's recommendation as more appro­ priate for a single person with no responsi­ bilities. Tripp added he had no objection to revoking youthful offender status, as Van­ derPloeg "knows he screwed up." Fisher told VanderPloeg. "I really think you have a lot of potential, but you have a bad attitude and that's holding you back." He said he hoped VanderPloeg becoming a father has an impact on him. but there was no al­ ternative to jail. He continued VanderPloeg's terms of pro­ bation for two-years and revoked youthful of­ not explain why. The older juvenile was taken lo the Allegan County Youth Home. Home break-in stiN under probe JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Michigan Stale Police troopers are continuing their investigation of a Jan. 13 break-in of a home in lhe 100 block of Russell Drive. Troopers said lhe home was unoccupied from 7 a.m. until the homeowner arrived al 3:30 p.m.. where he found the front door ajar The homeowner said a Sanyo Mini-Shelf system stereo with CD-player and cassette with two speakers, about 12 videocassetles. assorted plants in a wicker basket and a BellSouth telephone with answering machine were a Ford Fiesta or a similarly sired vehicle. Two injured in two-car accident HASTINGS —Two people were injured in a Feb. 4 accident on W. State Street near S. Market Street • Hastings City Police said Jodi L. Patrick. 26. of Plainwell was attempting to exit the Wendy’s parking lot when she said a large truck pulled into the driveway. She told police lhe truck blocked her view of a westbound vehicle driven by Evangeline S. Parks. 74 of Hopkins. Patrick's vehicle struck Park's vehicle in lhe inside westbound lane of State Street. . Patrick and Parks were both treated al Pennock Hospital. Patrick's passengers. Blam S. Patrick. 6. and Jamie L Patrick. 4. both of Plainwell, and Park's passengers. Theadora G. Bryant. 30. and Tiffany R. Bryant. 5. both of Hastings, were not injured in lhe accident. Patrick was cited for failure lo yield. ADVERTISE in The Hastings BANNER Call...945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-02-20.pdf 074e5a7c04990a3ea1aaca8071e327b8 PDF Text Text Minister files for school board Lady Saxons scare No. 3 See Rage 2 Students ‘pet’ music instruments See Page 10 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/30/99 Hastings rub i it Library 12! S. Church St. ______ ANNER Hastings, 111 49056 HASTINGS THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 20. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO. 7 PRICE 50* County prosecutor plays role in extradition bill News Briefs Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor When a criminal breaks the law in Michi­ gan and then flees to another stale, the law­ breaker should ultimately be responsible to pay for transportation and related costs of be­ ing brought back to face the local justice h} ‘Holy Land* focus off next travelogue The next in tint eeaaoa'e rarira of Ki wwiit travel films will be The Het)! Lend.** which will be ihown el 7 pjn. Friday. Feb. 21. at Central AudHcmm in Hastings. Rick Ray will be on hand to nenaae his movie on the ancient city of Jerusalem. He will take the viewer on a personal journey through the sacred place from the founding of the City of David to the emergence of the modem state of Israel. Jerusalem always has been a troubled and divided city. It has become sn important center far the (teas grass Western religions: the Christian. Jewish and Muslim faiths. Tickets are available at the door or they can be purchased from any awraber of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. TheJiarry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a Wood drive from I pan. Friday। Feb. 21. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 325 W. earner St.. Hastings. The goal will ba 100 pats. Anyone who is at team 17 yean old. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and hasn't given Ooom-pah-pah...1 Dan Doyle, a student at Northeastern Elementary School, gives it his all during the Grand Rapids Symphony-sponsored ’instrument petting zoo,' held at Central Auditorium Wednesday. Fourth grade students had an opportunity to try out various instruments during the event, which is one of several activities the symphony has sponsored in conjunction with the district's PTOs and the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. For more on the petting zoo, see page 3. blood within 56 days of the dale of dra drive is eligible to contribaar system. That's the crux of Barry County Prosecu­ tor Dale Crowley's idea to amend state law. and State Senator Joanne Emmons and the Senate Judiciary Committee are behind him. Barry County and other counties have no legal avenue of pursuing restitution for their costs to extradite an accused person to stand trial in a criminal prosecution, Crowley said in a telephone interview Wednesday. After receiving a letter from Crowley about the extradition cost issue and suggest­ ing a change in the law. Emmons. R-Big Rapids, introduced Senate Bill 102 to allow courts to order criminals who must be brought back to Michigan to pay costs of their extradition. The Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday gave its approval of the bill, and Crowley said he is sure the committee will send the bill to the full Senate and House of Repre­ sentatives for consideration. Crowlcv testified on the merits of the bill before Toed^y's Sena’c Judiciary C<*mmitte«« vote. “It was an interesting experience to go there," he said. Crowley was motivated to seek a change in the law after the Michigan Court of Ap­ peals overturned restitution orders by local judges in a couple of Barry County cases that would have required criminals to reim­ burse the county for its costs to extradite them. New playground to Tangle Town* Dale Crowley The Court of Appeals set aside the restitu­ tion of extradition costs in those cases be­ cause current law docs not specifically authorize repayment of those expenses by criminals, he said. That's whv Crowlry decided m ••-»«•« le» lets to Emmons and other senators and repre­ sentatives to seek an amendment to provide that authority in state statutes. If the proposed legal weapon becomes law. Crowley said. "...1 will be able to pursue criminals who break the law and then elude justice without having to worry about whether or not Barry County can afford to See EXTRADITION, continued page 2 City, 2 twps. still seek sewer, water agreement After asking Hastings area youngsters to choose from among 20 possible names for the new playground structure at Bob King Park in Hastings, the dear winner, according to the Hastings Orate of Friends, was -Tangle Town." The name was submitted by 9-yeart>W Travis Taylor, a third grade student at Barry County Christian School. Tay­ lor said the name was inspired by toys given out by McDonald's that are sHlariy named. Taylor will receive a gift certificate for a Circle of Friends T-shirt featuring the new "Tangle Town* logo. He is also invited to participate in a ribbon­ culling ceremony at the park June 1, when construction is scheduled to be completed. Taylor was among ISO children who submitted names for the structure to the Circle of Friends, who then selected 20 top names and asked the public to choose their favorite. by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings and Rutland and Hastings Charter Townships still hope io come up with an agreement for sewer and water extension beyond the city limits, de­ spite obvious differences over how it should be done. Officials from the three municipalities aired those differences Monday night in a special joint meeting, but what came through loud and clear was that there arc no Kids' winter fest wM be Saturday A children's winter festival, sponsored by the Hastings Circle of Friends, will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Northeastern Elementary School. There will be a variety of games, face painting, a bake sale, pizza, pop. prizes and more. Some of the games will be a box car race, a bubble gum blowing contest, an obstacle course, putt-putt golf, a bean bag toss and softball throw. Circle of Friends held a kids festival last summer and raised $1,800 to go toward construction of the new play­ ground superstructure, now called Tan­ gle Town." at Bob King Park in Hast­ ings. The construction day for the pro­ ject already has been set to begin Wednesday. May 28. and the Friends have raised about hall the needed funds. Admission to the festival Saturday will be $2 per child. Games and activi­ ties will be geared toward children ages 2 to 10. • For more information, call 948-8838. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two _____ H&'TI'iGS PUBLIC ULSAiV 12! S CH!'-CH SI HASTINGS. M. • easy answers. City Manager Howard Penrod said the city is willing to extend water and sewer to nearby businesses and residences in the two townships, but it wants to be compensated fairly. He said he opposes "extending our services beyond our boundaries without an equitable tax arrangement," Township Supervisors Robert Edwards of Rutland and Richard Thomas of Hastings, however, said they are worried that the city will use the utility extensions as a pretext for annexing the areas being serviced. Rutland now has a sewer agreement in which some of its properties arc paying dou­ ble the rates of city customers, which both Edwards and Thomas would like to continue. However. Penrod said doubling the rates for service won't be fair of city customers, who pay 16.2 mills in taxes for services while the township customers pay a little more than three mills altogether. "If we pay for construction and hookup and double the rates, that should be enough." Thomas said. Penrod said the townships' policies arc re­ stricting the city from growing and they con­ tribute to unwanted fragmentation in growth and urban sprawl. The issue has surfaced recently as a result of the Hastings Area School System and the Michigan Department of Transportation ask­ ing the city to extend waler and sewer to the new Star Elementary School and the MDOT garage facility in Hastings Township. The city has expressed interest in provid­ ing the utilities, but (here is a question about what will happen to residences nearby. State law requires anyone within 200 feel of a sewer line to hook up. The city, meanwhile, is offering to allow nearby township residences to stay u ith their current water wells until they fail But then they would have to connect to city water However, the biggest slicking point is the possibility the city will try to get what is called a "425 agreement" that could be tan­ tamount to annexation of those properties, township officials fear. Pubic Act 425. according to Hastings Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttcnden. was en­ acted in 1986 in an effort to settle boundary disputes between townships and villages or cities without having to go to the State Boundary Commission. There arc many wrinkles to a "425 agreement" that allow for things like tax sharing, but townships say the results often arc the same as annexation. In tax sharing, for example, the city would get less than its maximum of 16.2 mills from the properties outside its boundaries while the township would still get its regu­ larly assessed millage until the agreement ran out. But Thomas, in a letter to Penrod last month, contended. "The usual result of a 425 is that the land involved becomes a part of the city. Under the best of circumstances it is a method by which the property owners can receive the services they desire to de­ velop their land to its fullest potential... "where it is used by a unit government, it becomes a means of unnecessary and undesi red annexation. "We are willing to pay our fair share, i.e. double rates for services rendered, but we See WATER, continued on page 6 Lamberg targeted to succeed Kineman by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Brad Lamberg will become the Barry County Road Commission engineer-man­ ager when Jack Kineman retires in October. That announcement was made by Road Commission Chairman Jack Lenz when he appeared before the County Board of Com­ missioners to give the 1996 annual report. Larnberg was hired by the Road Commis­ sion last April and Lenz said he was chosen from a field of 60 applicants. "He (Lamberg) has been through a proba­ tion period as such. We still feel he's the man - that we made the right decision." Lenz said. Since 1989, prior to being hired by Barry, Lamberg worked for several road commis­ sions while going to college. He's been em­ ployed in Newaygo and Berrien counties and helped out the road commission in Eaton County, although he wasn't an official em­ ployee there. Lamberg has a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering and a master's in trans­ portation engineering, both from Michigan Slate University. He lives in Middleville. When Lamberg succeeds Kineman. he will wear the two hats that Kineman has always worn, Lenz said. Some counties have separate engineers and managers, but Barry has found that both jobs fit well together here. In the interim, before Kineman leaves. Lamberg has worked as a supervisor, "and he’s been out on projects this last year shoveling asphalt and working with the men and getting to know everybody on the crew." new Road Commissioner Donald Willcutt said. "This is something a lot of engineers cannot say. that they are involved with their people from the ground up. He knows what their jobs are. He's done their jobs through college." Having an engineer is a cost saver for the Brad Lamberg (right) has been targeted to be the Barry County Road Commission engineer-manager when Jack Kineman retires. Pictured with him is Donald F. Willcutt, the newest county road commissioner. county. Lenz said. "With federal aid projects, the state pays back to the counties a SI0.000 bonus if you've got your engineer on board. We do enough work to hire full lime an engineer with our federal aid programs. He’s there to do the consulting work and to handle paper work, to sign the plan. If we didn't do that, we d have to go through a consultant and for every project that requires an extra consul­ tant. When you get into consultant work, then costs go up." See LAMBERG, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 20, 1997 News Briefs Village Players set dinner theater The Village Players of Middleville will present "Curse of the Rattler" on two consecutive Fndays and Saturdays, Feb. 28 and March I and March 7 and 8. at the Middle Villa Inn. Cost for the production and dinner will be $18 per person. Lakewood Band dinner dance set The Lake wood Jazz Band will have a dinner dance starting al 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb 22. at the Lakewood High School cafeteria. Cost is $25 per couple. $12.50 sin­ gle. Tickets arc available at the door. The dinner will be catered by Rob Picrcefield. Swede’s Restaurant. The dinner will be al 7 p.m. and danc­ ing will start at 8. Sponsors of the event arc the Lake­ wood Band Boosters. Fish fry to help youth projects The Exchange Club of Hastings will have a fish fry dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Feb 21. at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The meal will include plenty of Fish, french fncs. coleslaw and ice cream. Cost is $5 per person, with children under 3 eating free. Proceeds will go to the Exchange Club’s many youth-oriented projects, including the Y camp and the Child Abuse Council of Barry County. Natural birth control series set Tom and Ann Fcldpausch, certified teachers of natural family planning, will offer a course in Hastings beginning Feb. 19 for couples seeking a safe, healthy, and effective form of birth con­ trol. Billed as being as effective as the binh control pill, the sympto-lhermal method teaches couples how to observe, cross-check, and benefit from the natural signs of fertility. Helpful to either avoid or achieve pregnancy. NFP avoids putting chemicals into the woman's body, where negative side effects can in­ clude blood clots, increased blood pres­ sure. and undesirable weight gain. Some studies arc linking pill use with breast cancer, cervical cancer and liver tumors, as well as a possible link between va­ sectomies and higher incidences of prostate cancer. The method works with irregular cy­ cles and can be practiced throughout the couples' fertile years without health risks. It’s also immediately reversible a'id costs less than other forms of birth control. The Fcldpauschcs teach under the guidance of the Couple to Couple League International, founded in 1971 and now the largest organization teach­ ing NFP in Nonh America. To register, call the Fcldpauschcs al 94X-2I48 The $50 course fee includes instructions and matcnals. Spaghetti dinner to help Unity Field A spaghetti dinner and raffle to benefit Unity Field Phase II will be held before the Lakewood-Jackson Northwest basketball game Friday. Feb. 21. from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lakewood High School cafeteria. Phase II of the Unity Field project will be construction of an eight-lane, metric, all-weather track, which will be available for everyone in the school dis­ trict to use for walking, jogging and running. The first event planned to cam money for the project was a wild game benefit dinner held by the Sunfield “SPYs” (Sponsoring Programs for Youth). This second event, the spaghetti din­ ner and raffle, is being planned by the LESPA (l-akcwood Educational Support Personnel Association), which also is handling the cooking. Fclpausch stores donated all the food. One need not be present to win any of the raffle prizes, which arc first prize, a half a beef; second prize, a 25-inch TV set. and third pnze. a VCR. Tickets are available from LESPA and Unity Field members or call the athletic office at 374-0211 Donations of $5 for adults. $3 for children under 12. and $15 for the whole family includes dinner and entrance into the basketball game Raffle tickets are SI each /\ll proceeds go to Unity Field. ‘Spay Day USA’ is next Tuesday The Barry County Humane Society will take part in "Spay Day USA" from 9 a.m. Io 6 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 25, by offering $10 certificates to help cover costs of spaying or neutering pets. The special day is an effort to reduce pct overpopulation by giving pct own­ ers incentives to having their animals spayed or neutered The certificates may be used through a licensed veterinarian of the holder’s choice. To participate, call the Humane Soci­ ety at 945-0602. or if necessary. 945­ 3994. Parents’ workshop slated for Feb. 27 Nurturing Active Parents will have a parent workshop "Effective Discipline in Early Childhood" from 7 to p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 325 W. Center St.. Hastings. Guest speaker will be social worker Cheryl Overmire, a special in early childhood development. Child care and refreshments will be provided. Parents and care givers are welcome. To make reservations for child care, call Cindy Kaczmarczyk at 945-3871. Showcase to have gospel performers Gospel music will be featured at tonight's Musicians Showcase at Arby's in Hastings, starting at 6:30. Guest performers will be the Heirs of Harmony, Tammy Richardson. Kim Fagan and Two True. This Showcase has been rescheduled from a cancellation Jan. 16 because of a snowstorm. The Heirs of Harmony, from Lansing and Battle Creek, have recorded three al­ bums and this will be their first appear­ ance at the Showcase. Richardson and Fagan sing solos and Two True is made up of Denny Myers and Doug Freeland. All are from the Hastings area. Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. ‘Walk for Warmth’ planned for Feb. 22 The 12th annual "Walk for Warmth” is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 22, at the Free Methodist Church. 301 Stale Road. Hastings. The event is sponsored by the Com­ munity Action Agency of South Central Michigan. Supporters of the walk sign up friends and family members to sponsor them for each mile they cover, earning money to help low income people stay warm over the winter. The walk last year raised more than $12,000. ail of which stayed in Barry County for needy, elderly or handicapped people escape the worry of having heat-related emergencies. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet al 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 20. at the Barry County Courts & Law Building, 220 W. Court St., Hastings. The program will be presented by Lorraine and Clifford Field. Lorraine will talk about "Collecting and Making Dolls" and will share some of her col­ lection and tips on doll making. Clifford will demonstrate his skills as a hook rug maker. The Fields are retired. Lorraine from the Health Department in Kalamazoo and Clifford as a carpenter. A board meeting at 6:30 will precede the activities. The Historical Society's meetings are open to the public. Lenten Lunch series continues The annual Lenten Lunch and Wor­ ship series will continue from noon to I p.m. every Thursday through March 20 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. The scries, sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, includes a noon lunch for a free-will donation and worship from 12:30 to I p.m. The wor­ ship of Word and prayer will be led by the Rev. Chuck McCabe, pastor of the Emmanuel Church, and devotion will be include each week from other area clergy Devotions will center on the seven "I Ams" of Jesus in the Gospel of John from the New Testament Emmanuel Episcopal Church is lo­ cated at 315 W Center St., comer of Center and Broadway in Hastings. For more information, call 945-3014. Sports injury leads to parent investigation on policy by Mary Warner Staff Writer The parent of a senior at Hastings High School who suffered an injury to her hip dur­ ing a track meet two years ago is seeking in­ formation from school administrators about the school’s athletic program. The parent, Dan Dipert. told school board members at Monday's meeting that he was "concerned about the selection process for coaches.” Dipcrt asked board members how he could obtain information on what criteria are used to hire coaches, and what qualifications the coaches are required to have. He also wanted a list of those applying to be the girls' track coach for the spring of the 1994-95 school year, and a list of those applying to be varsity girls* basketball coach for the fall of the 1995-96 school year. (The coach of the girls track team in the spring of 1994-95 was Katie Kowalczyk Kowalczyk was also varsi’y girls' basketball coach in the fall of 1995-96 ) Dipcrt also asked for an accounting from the district of the type of training given to girls' track participants in the spring of 1994-95. Dipert said that in the spring of the 1994­ 95 school year, his daughter suffered an in­ jury to her shins while training for track, and later that same season suffered an injury to her hip while running in a track meet. The injuries affected >*r later participation EXTRADITION continued from page 1 extradite. The people ought to be able to re­ quest that a criminal who breaks the law and attempts to elude justice pay the bills for any and all efforts to bring them to trial." Repayment of extradition costs by con­ victed criminals may not be collectible in all cases if the bill does become law. Crowley acknowledged, especially from criminals who are sentenced to lengthy prison terms. However the proposed law creates the op­ portunity for reimbursement, he said. Sometimes. Barry County, in a given year, may not have to extradite any crimi­ nals. In other years, the county might have two or three such cases, Crowley said. He estimated that costs for each extradition might range from $600 to about $1,500. depending, on where a criminal has fled, the "going rates" for transportation at the time and other circumstances. In recent years, the highest extradition cost to the county has been about $ 1.500. "When someone commits a crime in Michigan and then flees prosecution here, there is no reason we shouldn't be able to hold them responsible for the cost of bring­ ing them back to face Michigan justice," Emmons said in a press release. She also noted that the >late now is re­ sponsible for the associated costs of an ex­ tradition if a convicted criminal is sent to a state prison. Under the proposed change in the law. courts would be able to order a convicted criminal to pay for the costs incurred by the Michigan county that had to extradite the person as part of a successful criminal prose­ cution. in sports. Dipcrt said, and led this past fall to major surgery where a part of her hip muscle and hip bone were removed. Dipcrt told board members that "the sur­ geon (performing (he operation on his daughter) said the surgery was the direct re­ sult of a traumatic track injury." The amended policy also stipulates that the district can charge those requesting the information an hourly rate based on what the person best able to retrieve the information is paid per hour. Previously, the policy said the dislr^ could Uuirgc those requesting inItam^idli a. fee tallied on the hourly rate His daughter is in training now, Dipert said, and is going to attempt to run t^ck again this spring. ’’ Dipert told the board that "parents deserve to have the most qualified individuals leading (students* through their high school years." tfittweg paid c laical worker. Jklso.Bje ameMd policy states that if t-* HttdofflTf Infomfciop Act request is d©<> Dipcrt was told he would need to file a written request under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act to obtain the information he was requesting. Also al the school board meeting last Monday, an amended district policy govern­ ing public access to school records was in­ troduced. The original "Public's Right to Know" policy, passed last November, staled that the board will comply with all laws regarding access to (he district's records. It also list'd the fees that the district can charge for dupli­ cation of such records. The amended policy designates the super­ intendent of schools as the person who "shall have the responsibility to establish and coordinate a procedure for providing such access." The original policy stated that the superintendent could designate someone else to be coordinator. nied, those making the Mpest can appeal th»t« decision to the HastinfHchool Board viously. those wishing to contest the dcci*5j sion had to file suit in Circuit Court. 'C-5 The board will consider the amended po}& icy for adoption al its next meeting. SupeyCy* intendent Carl Schocssel said the amend^ ments were made to comply with recedEg amendments to the Michigan Freedom of In-v formation Act passed by the Michigan^ legislature and due to go into effect March < 3|3 Also al Monday's board meeting, the dif^’ trict's attorney. Kevin Hart of the Lansing law firm Thrun. Maatsch and Nordbcrg. wagi designated as the district's chief negotiator iit• upcoming contract negotiations with the • Hastings Educational Support Personnel Af.' social ion. The district's two-year contract widft HESPA will expire June 30. , Minister files for Hastings school board position ■ by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Rev. Stephen Wright, pastor of Pleasant view Family Church in southeast Barry County, is running for the Hastings School Board seat being vacated by Colin Cruttenden next June. Wright has filed his nominating petitions and has been certified to appear on the ballot al next June's annual school election. Wright. 40. has been pastor of Pleas­ ant view Family Church for five years. Prior to that he was a businessman involved in several different management and leadership positions. He is currently secretary/treasurer of the ministry association he belongs to. He is also head of the "Because Wc Care" network, a parent support organization which has a "Directory of Parents." Those in the directory have pledged to not allow alcohol or drugs at parties in their homes and not allow parties in their homes when they are not in attendance. The direc­ tory can be used to help parents make deci­ sions about such things as whether their children can attend certain parties. Wright said his primary reason for decid­ ing to run is that "I’m a parent. "We've had one son who's graduated and three children in the system now." he said. Also, he said, "obviously with both my business background and ministry I think I can bring some things to the school board that are unique. I care very much about the Hastings community and want to make any positive contribution 1 can." Cruttenden announced at last month's board meeting that he will not seek re-elec­ tion when his term expires this June. Those wishing to file for his seat must do so by April 8. A minimum of 20 signatures of registered voters in the Hastings School District are required, but those gathering signatures are advised to obtain 40 or 50 to make sure at least 20 signatures can be validated. Rev. Stephen Wright Outside judge may be assigned to case Suit against developer put on hold by Jason Carr Staff Writer An outside judge may be appointed to preside over a lawsuit filed against a developer who is attempting to build a site condominium project on Meyers Lake in Baltimore Township. District Judge Gary Holman recused himself from the case at a hearing Wednesday, saying he knows one of the parties to the case well and that he has visited property associated with the lake. In addition, plaintiffs' attorney David Tripp was granted a period of up to 14 days from the hearing to amend the plaintiffs* complaint if he wished to do so. Circuit Judge James Fisher has recused himself for similar reasons and Holman said at the hearing Probate Judge Richard Shaw has informed Circuit Court Administrator Mary Williams he would likely do so as well. If all three Barry County judges do remove themselves from case, a judge would be appointed by the Slate Court Administrative Office. Tripp told the Banner a new judge would be appointed in two weeks. Plaintiffs in the suit are Thomas and Jan McKcough. Sid and Sarah Kenyon, Ken and Pam DcMolt, Carl and Betty McJIvain and Gary and Jenifer Ivinskas The defendants include the developer. Jurgen Nilzsche, Baltimore Township and the Barry County Planning and Zoning Department. The suit asks that a restraining order be issued, compelling Nilzsche Io stop work on the project until questions about whether the development meets legal requirements are answered. The suit asks (he court to rule on whether the development falls under the overview of Baltimore Township or the Barry County Planning and Zoning Department. At the time the project was first proposed. Baltimore Township was handling its own LAMBERG, continued from page 1 For example. Lenz said if the county has $1.5 million in federal aid work, it would have to pay at least 10 percent ($150,000) of that to consultants. "A lot of them are 20 percent." "Fifteen percent is about the average cost for engineering." Lamberg said. "Wc did a million last year so that would have been $150,000." he added. "The fact that we have our own grading crew and have our own planning, an engi­ neer is an asset to the Road Commission." Lenz said. Willcutt. appointed to succeed Robert Russell, also was introduced at last week's meeting. Involved in traffic safety for about two decades. Willcutt has been an instructor at Lansing Community College for 12 years and now has worked for nearly five years as a safety training specialist with the Michi­ gan Truck Safety Commission. "We have the only Truck Safety Commis­ sion in the nation and we got an award this last year, for a couple of projects, that has never been granted to any non-grantee in the nation before. So wc feel pretty good about that. "Before that I was in construction, laying asphalt, driving graders and builders in road building, etc.. Willcutt. who previously operated a commercial kennel at his residence, lives on M-66 in Maple Grove Township. "I think this position is more involved than I was first told." Willcult said with a laugh. "It*s a learning experience." zoning and enforcement. The township has since turned over its zoning matters to Barry County. The proposed development would place 11 single family homes on 40 acres ol land off Sager Road. Nilzsche would also have the option to build 48 additional homes on the 64 remaining acres. The development takes advantage of a section in the plat law governing site condominiums, where homes are built on land and sold, but the land is leased to the home purchaser. Land within a site condominium if considered one piece of property and doer not, in some cases, require review or site plan approval by elected officials, as long as the developer fulfills al! requirements of (he municipality's building and zoning^ ordinance. At the time of the proposal, the Baltimore: Township zoning ordinance then in effect*, required every home on Nitzsche'sJ development to have least 200 feet offrontage on a public road, the suit contended. Nitzschc's plan would place the homes*; frontage on a private road leading from Sager Road. If it is determined the zoning icquirements for the development fell under; the jurisdiction of the former township* ordinance, the suit asked that the court rule that Nitzsche obtain a zoning variance before proceeding. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER oie ovoNoblo throughout Greater Bony County. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 20, 1997 — Page 3 Students get acquainted with music instruments Student Holly Long is flanked by paraprofessional Joni Lydy (left) and high school student Linzie Rajt, who is showing Holly how to place her fingers on a flute. Joan Schroeder, co-director of the high school and middle school bands helped to coordinate Wednesday s program, and high school music students helped with the program. by Mary Warner Staff Writer There were no pels and it wasn’t a zoo. but there were plenty of animal-like noises in Central Audilonum Wednesday as students tried to play various musical instruments during an "instrument petting zoo" spon­ sored by the Grand Rapids Symphony Fourth grade students from across the school district blasted on trombones, trilled on flutes, screeched on violins, and blared on trumpets. The petting zoo is part of an ongoing sc­ ries of special events being presented to Hastings school children this year by the symphony. Hastings was one of 30 districts chosen by the symphony to be part of its "Artist in Residency" program. The program is new this year, and was begun to give students from kindergarten through high school more exposure to the Grand Rapids Symphony, according to Melia Peters, the symphony's education director. "The whole premise is to make (the stu­ dents) feel comfortable going into the con­ cert hall." she said. She said a bond is built between students and symphony members giving the presentations. Through the activi­ ties that arc presented, students begin Io rec­ ognize symphony members, she said. "The Grand Rapids Symphony becomes these children's friends." The interaction also helps students "see the value in music." she said. Activities such as the petting zoo give students a chance to have hands-on exposure to various musical instruments, she said, which will "hopefully encourage (the stu­ dents) to get involved with school (music) programs." Some of the other activities presented by the symphony this year have been a "strings discovery program," where symphony vio­ linists played musical selections and gave students an opportunity to play a violin, and a muscial presentation to firu-graders that introduced them to the concept that music can tell a story. Melia Peters, education director for the Grand Rapids Symphony, shows Northeastern Elementary student Bethany Gieseler how to place her fingers on the strings of a violin. Road Commission presents annual report: county board hears praise and criticism by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor ’The Barry County Road Commission spent about S2.457.650 in major road repairs and related work during 1996. according to Barry County Road Commission Chairman Jack Lenz. ;Of that amount township governments in the county contributed about $900,000. Uenz told the County Board of Commis­ sioners when he presented the Road Com­ mission's 1996 annual report last week. - "Without the townships our maintenance program on blacktop roads would really suf­ fer." he said. "In regards to primary routes ;ibd our federal aid program, they even help * on those." In addition, the county spent $564,000 on snow removal last year. Lenz's report did not reflect all of the road repairs in 1996. only those "of interest to most people in Barry County." the printed report said. Approximate expenses mentioned included $1.3 million for 58.300 tons of asphalt laid by the Road Commission. $310,000 for seal coat for roads. $480,000 for 106.500 cubic yards of gravel for roads. $235,000 to scrape 9.300 miles of gravel roads (that involved scraping each gravel road nine times during the year). $16,800 for brush spraying for about 50 miles of roadside, $56,850 for 2.000 miles of roadside mowing. $51.700 for painting centerlines of 233 miles of roads; and $7,300 for edge line painting along 14 miles. "That edge line painting program was be­ ing handled by our federal aid program and with our 250-some miles that wc would normally do. the governor happened to seize those funds of which there were $200 and some million dollars that came to the state." Lenz said. "...Through legislation we even­ tually got $108,000 back and then that will be affected in this year's edge line painting. We weren't able to do it last year." he said. Other expenses for the Road Commission include a $1.5 million payroll. Regarding revenues. Burry received $3,279,265 from the Motor Vehicle High­ way Fund last year. Income for the Road Fourth graders to present musical The first annual Central Elementary fourth grade musical. "The Wackadoo Zoo." will be presented next Wednesday and Thursday at Central Auditorium. Show times in the evening arc open to the public. Admission is free Students in three classes are involved, including those in Solvej Waggoner's class. Emmalcne McConnell’s, and Carolyn Meitz's. Meitz’s class will perform Wednesday. Feb. 26. from 8:40-9JO a.m. and from 6:30-7 p.m. McConnell's class will perform Wednesday. Feb. 26. from 9:20-9:50 a.m. and 7:30-8 p.m. Waggoner's class will perform Thursday. Feb. 27. from 1:15-1:45 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m.-7 p.m. The musical was written by Jill Gallina, who is the author of several children's musi­ cals. according to Central's music director. Dawn Thompson. It is a half hour long, and tells the story of animals in a zoo whose sounds arc mixed up. For instance, the cows say meow and the lions say cock-a-doodledoo. The story "teaches that different is spe­ cial." Thompson said. The children sing six songs during the show. This is the first time Central's fourth graders have staged a musical. Thompson said. The idea was tom when Central's school improvement team was looking for ideas to give fourth graders a special activity to participate in. The school's student council had given the team a list of activities the students desired to have in their school, and a drama club was listed. Rather than have an after-school club. Thompson said, the team opted to create an in-school activity focused on the dramatic arts. Every student in the fourth grade is getting a chance to perform. Students have been working on the musical since the beginning of January. Commission dropped 4.5 percent last year, Lenz said. “January was down 8.5 percent." Federal funds received amounted to $802,000 and included upgrading 3 1/2 miles of Patterson Road to an "all season" status, working with Allegan County, from Chief Noonday Road to the Kent County line. The $355,000 of Critical Bridge Funds re­ ceived are for the McKeown Road bridge, which will be completed this summer. Lenz said. In addition, the Road Commission handled several safety projects: one at Baseline and North Avenue to correct a curve alignment at a cost of $160,000; a c(K)perative project with Calhoun County; and realignment of a curve on Lacey Road (east of Bristol Comers) because of the accident rate there. That curve has been straightened enough to allow drivers to negotiate the curve at 50 mph, he said. Projections for 210 miles of immediate road repair needs for 1997 total $5,043,000. The county expects to receive $923,000 of federal aid funds towards that cost. The projected work will include seal coat (asphalt) repairs for 87 miles of roads, blade patch and seal repairs (using less asphalt to reduce costs) for 62 miles of roads and a full overlay of asphalt for 61 miles of roads. Lenz brought an article to the board show­ ing that McPherson County in Kansas saves $1 million annually by having its own as­ phalt plant. "It was what the millage could have done for Barry County," he said. County voters in August defeated a property tax increase that would have paid for an as­ phalt plant. After hearing the report. Commissioner Lew Newman complained that Allegan County is not taking care of its portion of Patterson Road, south of Chief Noonday Road. He said that are more than 100 homes in that area and he hears road complaints from residents and business people in that stretch. Lenz offered to see what arrange­ ments can be worked out with Allegan County to improve road conditions in that area of Patterson Road. Commissioner Sandy James told Lenz she has heard a lot of positive comments about snow removal this winter and said she would like the road employees to know that. "Wc appreciate it," she said. "They do a bang up job for the facilities and manpower," Commissioner Robert Wenger said. "I think wc should be proud of the Barry County Road Commission." "We’ve got the best bunch of (road) work­ ers out there of any county, said Commis­ sioner John Barnett, a former county road commissioner. He said he would match them to any road contractor's employees. At the beginning of the county board meeting, Nashville citizen Robert Dwyer spoke during public comment lime to sug­ gest that "an independent, outside and public audit" should be conducted at the Road Commission. "The irregularities disclosed by Commis­ sioner Tim Burd (concerning reimbursement See KPOUT, continued page 14 Students jump rope to raise money for American Heart Association Valentine's Day started out with a lot ot exercise for these third graders, who jumped rope for chanty Friday. Hastings School Board member Terry McKinney was among several guest jumpers during Southeastern's Jump Rope for Heart. Brandi Sutfin was among nearly 300 third graders jumping rope to raise money for the American Heart Association last Friday. The event, called ’Jump Rope for Heart,* was sponsored by the Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education. Recreation and Dance. In addition to earning money from pledges, students won prizes. This is the second year the event has been held. A total of $3,242 was raised. �Pays 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 20, 1997 Letters from our readers. What can be done downtown that’s pleasing to the eye? To the editor: In Russel W. Hinkle's letter in last week's Banner, he alluded to the character of down­ town Hastings, specifically the lack of it on the east end of Slate Street. His reference was "boring, functional architecture with parking lots." I believe his observation may have some merit, but only to a point. The architecture of the 1930s and ‘40s does have a certain nostalgic appeal to most peo­ ple. myself included. But for the most part, these old buildings are not very efficient to heal or to cool. They are not economical to maintain and ergonomically are a disaster. Over the years, the people of Hastings and others all over the county have destroyed any number of neat. old. character rich buildings and homes in the name of progress, effi­ ciency or economics. The proposed historic district was turned down, and our beautiful old firehouse was demolished for the above listed reasons. Our schools are suffering along with City Hall and numerous other buildings from the same disease — age — and need large amounts of money to restore these structures and bring them into compliance with the County Board doesn't need secrecy To the editor: On the morning of Feb. 12 at the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers. 1 offered the following comments to the board and I would like to share them with the citizens of Barry County: "...Less than a month ago. the Hastings Banner in its question of the week, asked people if they thought members of the Road Commission should be appointed by you. or elected. Every single person answered that they thought the three Road Commissioners should be elected. "It is obvious that there is not only a gen­ eral lack of confidence in the Road Commis­ sion. but also in the appointive power of the County Commissioners. This may be fair or unfair, but it is clear that there is a serious lack of public confidence in the Road Commission, and in this body as well. “The good people who work at the Road Commission arc often the scapegoats for the political problems in their department, and that is unfair. And it is incumbent upon this County Commission to lift any cloud that hangs over the Road Commission and its staff. "Two major steps ought to be taken. First, an independent, outside and public au­ dit ought to be made at once. It is clear that whatever audit is currently done is inade­ quate. or that there has been no oversight af­ ter the audit. The irregularities disclosed by Commissioner Tim Burd should have been a red flag to anyone who saw them. And my opportunity to look at those documents re­ vealed other serious irregularities in the use of public funds at the Road Commission. "When the public audit is concluded, the results should be referred to the prosecutor of the attorney general for an opinion on prose­ cution and recovery of any funds that may have been misused, should that be the case, or for a public declaration that all is well at the Road Commission. "Failing that, an elected Road Commis­ sion at the earliest possible dale will be in­ evitable. "One further comment — Since this County Commission severed its connection with the JEDC. its director has found over $700,000 in grant money." My remarks to commissioners concluded at that point. The following is to explain the relevance of the comment regarding $700,000 in grant money the City of Hast­ ings has enjoyed since the Barry County Board's decision to destroy the JEDC. One year ago. at the instigation of County Board Chairman James Bailey, the associa­ tion of Barry County with the Joint Eco­ nomic Development Commission was ter­ minated. Mr. Bailey said that the savings of the county's contribution of $20,000 to the JEDC was the primary reason for the move. EXTRA COPIES There is reason to believe that Mr. Bailey and associates had been in secret negotiations with political friends who had devised a method of profiting from their previous con­ nections in stale government. Bailey's political friends were assured that a contract could be obtained from the county, allowing them to collect commissions from Barry County and/or all the political subdi­ visions of Barry County, in the form of their being paid the administrative fees normally associated with overseeing the use of grant money that communities received. Il was implied in the contract that during the term of their contract with Barry County, all such fees would be diverted to the yet to be named or organized company. During the past year, the company with no track record or name when contracted with by the Barry County Commission majority, has produced nothing beyond the grant for the jail addition, which was on the drawing board long before they were retained. They have been paid $32,000 in taxpayers' money. Compared with the $700,000 the City of Hastings obtained during this period, the contrast is striking. Now Mr. Bailey would take the Board of Commissioners into a "secret meeting" he identifies as a retreat to discuss the problem of economic development. Retreats can be an effective tool for some groups when used properly. The idea that public bodies work better when shielded from public view is ab­ surd. A little less secrecy might serve the citi­ zens of Barry County far more. Robert Dwyer Nashville needs of today's society. One look at the second stories of the downtown structures should say volumes about the losses and inefficiency of old buildings. I. as the dcsigner/artist negatively referred io in Mr. Hinkle's letter, must respectfully take issue with his assumptions and conclu­ sions. When I was offered the opportunity to redesign a building front that I consider to be in serious need of help.. I jumped on with­ out reservation. In my opinion, the Stebbins building, while very solid and functional, is not overly blessed with "character." It is tall and flat, the design is no longer original (Penney's changed it years ago) and the upper windows arc boring to say the least. The unique stone work is minimal and the existing facade is in need of repair. The tile al the ground level is nothing more than bathroom tile circa 1950 and it is loose. The local merchants need to bring cus­ tomers into the downtown area. That is their primary concern. The Slate Street structures are so varied in design and color that any at­ tempt at uniformity would be futile and cost prohibitive. The merchants would be up in arms instantly if someone tried. The Stebbins building challenge is to cre­ ate a new image (it ha. been Penney's for more than 50 years) and design a unique storefront with a theme that would appeal to the customers* clientele. Il also must cost less than the purchase cost of the building. Furthermore, it must be done in two to three weeks while the merchandise is being moved and be down over the sidewalk. I believe that the "Swiss Chalet" concept is consistent with the "outdoorsy” type cus­ tomers of a bike and sports shop. I also be­ lieve that the green colors, the cedar shakes and the brushed gold will look great. With the indirect lighting and sandblasted cedar signage. this building will create its own unique "character" and shine as one of Hast­ ings' finest! The appearance of East Stale Street will not suffer! I have to wonder that, if given the same parameters and constraints, what Mr. Hin­ kle's solution would have been. Would it have been simple, unique, affordable and aes­ thetically pleasing to the eye? Would he have designed it all over one weekend al an affordable price? I wonder! Vem Mosiellcr Mosteller Graphics. Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. ’ • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks- will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, wh ch will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. ofTheBANNER Mandatory meetings, clubs unwanted To the editor: I have just left the second "mandatory meeting" of the new "mandatory poultry club" of the Barry County 4-H program. The guidelines are simple: If your children are members of this club, and if they attend a minimum of three mandatory meetings, then they will be allowed to enter their poultry pro­ ject in the Barry County Fair. However, if they are not members of this club, or if they do not attend al least three meetings of this club, they will not be allowed to show their poultry project under the auspices of 4-H. even if they are members in another area of 4-H. 1 have contacted Michigan Stale University County Extension office When asked if they condone the use of mandatory clubs, with mandatory meetings as requirements to enter county fain, their answer was that they let the individual counties decide. They did. however, mention that they recommend that any club have at least three meetings a year. At the first meeting, various suggestions were brought forth. One person even sug­ gested that as this is a free country, that maybe we should vote on the subject of the club and its meetings being mandatory. This suggestion, as others, were ignored by the parties in charge. Finally, in order to get on with other business, the item was tabled by mutual agreement until the next meeting. On the evening of Feb. 10. just prix to my leaving to attend the second meeting of the "mandatory poultry club." I received a telephone call from Barry County 4-H Youth Agent, Kathy Walters-Surratt. She said that if the only reason I was attending the meeting was to express my views on mandatory meetings, the time of the other people con­ cerned would be better spent if I did not go. When I asked if we could continue this con­ versation at the meeting, she said that she had another meeting to go to. At that time. 1 ex­ cused myself and left to attend the meeting. After 15 minutes of filling out forms, I sug­ gested that the meeting be called to order. Upon being recognized. I asked if the old business of the status of the club was to be dnrvwd or if rhe 4-H extension office had made a decision. I was informed that they had. The poultry club was to be a mandatory club with a minimum of three mandatory meetings. At that time, I addressed the adults and children present and informed them of the events as I have staled above. I also brought it to their attention that this could be the first of many mandatory chibs and the demise of the general and community clubs that we now have. I also informed them of a suggestion I made io Kathy Walters-Surratt that the dub leaders, not the children, attend the man­ datory meetings and take the information back to ibeir individual clubs for further instruction. I also reminded them that other livestock areas don't seem to have aay problems mstructing youth and have a good turnout for the fair. This little speech took up about seven minutes of* the meeting, at which time I excus­ ed myself and my son. As 1 explained to my son. this is America. We have the freedom of choice. It is my choice that my son not be involved in any event that takes away his freedom. For the past two years, my son has participated in poultry projects through his general 4-H dub. The first year, he had the Grand Champion fryer. Last year, five out of six chickens shown in breed took first place ribbons. He also was awarded first place in junior dans showmanship and second overall in This year, because of this new "man­ datory" rule, he will not be able to show under the 4-H banner because neither he or I feel that he should have to join another dub. It is my opinion, that we. the people and parents of Barry County, not the 4-H office should decide bow our children prepare for the fair. Fortunately, our Fair Board has a category "any other youth." This is the category that we will use to display my son's poultry project, should he so desire. If this avenue is removed, then we will gladly show our livestock in other counties. Michael Dettmann Barry County Parent Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington O.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Inring, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20^15, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Steve Glover. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373X1842. Greater Bany Cowity. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubfcsiwd by- Hmtingi Immt, foe. A Dwwon at J-Ad Graphes Inc 1952N. Brotowy Hartngt. Ml 48058-06C2 (618) MS-9564 ■foMt fofto Prwtont JaycwftMn Traaaurar FmUric foe ■ to VcaPrMMtont Maptaa Jacoto Sacratoy • NEW$B00M • David T. 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Mutual funds can compute IRA distribu- i Three-year! old accident victim dies A 3-year-old Hastings boy died last Wednesday from injuries suffered in a traffic accident earlier that da^ Tylor J. Watson, was riding in a mini-van that was broadsided by a Lansing Mercy ambulance on M-37 near River Road. The ambulance was en route to an emergency call, police from the Hastings City Police and Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings said. Karen R. Watson. 24. of Hastings pulled off to the side of the road to allow the ambulance to pass, when her vehicle fishtailed and slid across the center lane into the path of the ambulance. Watson was not injured in the accident and her other passenger, Philip M. Watson, 6, of Hastings, was treated at Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. The ambulance personnel, Michael T. Glumm. 34. of Hastings and Jamie A. Freund. 20. of DeWitt, were not injured in the accident. Services for the boy were held Saturday. LTeen pleads guilty in Maple Grove robbery ; ■ ! I A Holt area man has pleaded guilty to his rok in the Dec. 9 armed robbery of the Laurcl Manor Adult Foster Care home in Maple Grove Township. Christopher Cummings. 17. pleaded • guilty to one count of armed robbery at his ; arraignment Thursday in Barry County’s ; Fifth Circuit Court. i Prosecutor Dale Crowley informed the I • • • ; ; .’ '. I ’ ; ; ; ; I ! court that pursuant to plea negotiations, his office would dismiss charges of one count of first degree home invasion, two counts of assault with intent to rob while armed and four counts of possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. Crowley said his office would also recommend a window of five to ten years as a minimum sentence, while the court would be free to impose any restitution. During testimony before Circuit Judge James Fisher, Cummings said he and his al­ leged co-conspirators. Tomas E. Parsons and Michael J. Dupree, knew of the fester care home and had planned »hc robbery at Par­ sons’ home in Charlotte. • The three allegedly burst into the foster ; care home armed with shotguns and wearing ; black ski masks. The group allegedly bound ! and gagged the owner of the home, the cook J and a visiting neighborhood teen and look ! about SI .500 belonging to residents. • Sentencing was scheduled for March 6. • Cummings could be sentenced up to life in ‘--prison. lions for retirees, who must take required minimum withdrawals upon reaching age 70%. Your mutual fund can calculate the re­ quired amount and either send you a check or automatically invest the money in anotl.cr fund outside your IRA. These automated services are usually free •nd yours for the asking. Mutual funds en­ courage shareholders to take advantage of these con venknees. Contact your investment representative or mutual fund for more infor­ mation. 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Gas Spartan Motors Upjohn Gold Silver Dow Jones Volume Dear editor: Last week our Congress voted to allow almost $400 million of our tax dollars to go overseas to family planning organizations, in­ cluding those organizations that promote abortions. The money is not meant to promote abor­ tions. but that is essentially what will happen since the “family planning” part of their budgets will be supplemented by our tax dollars. Thus, money will be able to be shifted to the abortion-promoting side of the organizations. It upsets me that our country is spreading the evil of abortion to other parts of the world! Last year our Congress tried to pass a law to make partial birth abortions illegal, but Presi- Too many detained for ‘suspicion' To the editor: Since when are the police allowed to stop people just because they arc "suspicious ” looking, as stated in Linda Smitherman’s let­ ter Feb. 6? I thought there had to be a specific reason. About midnight. Jan. 24. after attending a going away party for a friend. 1 stopped at the credit union to drop off a deposit in their night deposit box. Soon after getting back into my car, a Hastings City Police cruiser pulled in. Thinking they were going to question why I was there, I continued to sit there. After a few minutes, it seemed they weren’t interested, so I left for home, though they continued to sit. Apparently it's just not as exciting to talk to someone sitting in a parked car in a nice, safe parking kx because then there is no reason to have all the lights flashing and the spotlight blinding me. Sure enough. 1 had driven only about a block when the cruiser drove in behind me with all the lights on. So I pulled over. The officer informed me he thought it was “suspicious*' bat I was sit­ ting at the credit union and that they had had HOMEOWNERS! fgS living from paycheck to paycheck! G-rcu^er i-<;M57-ujo Jx-wxt i-too-MS-izir LET some problems there. If that were true, why didn't he talk to me while I was parked in the lot. instead of pulling me over on a heavily traveled road, creating a hazard? An almost identical “suspicious" incident took place after my sons’ graduation when my daughter and I left the Hastings High School parking lot late in the evening after the ceremonies. Being stopped twice by the Hastings City Police for looking “susicious” twice in 18 months is two times too many. I do believe this is still a free country. We do not live in a police state, nor do I intend to kt it become one. If this happens again. 1 will be filing a complaint. Chris Norton Dowling Hospice to offer grief recovery Barry Community Hospice will offer a fivc-wcek grief recovery class series, beginning Monday, March 3. from 7 to 9 p.m. al its offices, 450 Meadow Run, Suite 200, Hastings. Grief recovery combines learning about the grief process with talking to others who have lost loved ones. There is no charge for the programs, but donations are accepted. For more information, call 948-8452. MOM dent Clinton vetoed the bill, even though there was an exception for the life of the mother. In the fall, many Congressmen attempted to override the President’s veto. There were enough votes for an override in the House of Representatives, but there was not the twothirds vote needed in the Senate The majority of Americans can sec that inis type of abortion, where the baby is “fourfifths’’ of the way bom when it is killed, is wrong. Now moving backwards in time, al what point is it OK to kill the unborn child? At six months gestation0 At four months? At two? Il’s hard to draw the line, isn't it? All abortions are wrong! Il is the killing of a human life! Now people may say. “But the baby isn’t wanted. ’’ 1 had the pleasure of seeing a couple with whom we are acquainted, the day after they adopted a baby boy. They had waited for more than five years for a child to adopt. What excitement to see someone receive a long-awaited bundl j of joy! The boy is now a happy 3-year-oid toddler. The pregnancy, birth and giving away of the baby was surely very difficult for the birth mother, but it was better than killing the baby The right thing is In our society today, we have a hard time saying something is “wrong. ’’ There is an at­ titude of “I would never have an abortion, but can relate this to another controversial issue in our country from 135 yean ago — the slavery issue. If people then would have had the at­ titude “1 would never have a slave, but I can’t bably still have slavery in our country today! People were willing to die for that issue. We need to stand up for the unborn children Write or call our representatives in govern­ ment. They are listed right in the Banner. For­ tunately, many of oun are pro-life, but they still need our support. Encourage your friends and relatives from other area* to contact their representatives. 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Thru Fri. »H> - 5:00 Delton Office Hastings Office 623-5115 Fax 623-8735 11325 S Wall Lake Rd M-43 PO Box 100 Delton Ml PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE SERVICE FOR YOU Toll Free 1-800-223-3590 948-3720 Fax 948-3744 511 W State Street PO Box 245 Hastings Ml �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 20, 1997 Student transfer request OK’d after many rejections by Mary Warner Staff Writer For years the Hastings School Board has been denying the requests of a Hastings cou­ ple to have (heir daughter released from the Hastings School District. As a result, the couple has had to pay hefty tuition fees so their daughter could attend Thomapplc Kel­ logg schools. This past Monday, in an abrupt reversal of the hoard's long-term policy, board members approved the couples transfer request, with trustee Kim Alderson saying that approval was in the "best interests" of the couple's daughter. Board President Patricia Endsley, however, told the board the approval of the request could "set a dangerous precedent" that would have other parents wanting transfers based on the same standards used wi'.Ji the Hastings couple. Endsley was the sole board member voting against the transfer, saying "I have problems with this not meeting our (transfer) criteria." Those criteria are outlined in a transfer policy that requires a "udent to have an "ed­ ucational reason" or "a reason that would in­ dicate it would make sense" in order for a transfer to be approved. Such reasons would be if a student's family moves out of the dis­ trict in the student's senior year and the stu­ dent wants to finish high school in his orig­ inal district, or if a student wants to transfer to a school where an academic program is of­ fered (hat Hastings docs not. Thus, two requests for students to transfer from Hastings to Caledonia so the students could take advantage of Caledonia's allemaHOTS tXTITJi MITHOOLST CHURCH. M-37 S«wth « M-79 Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hours Wed./Thur*. 9am to 12 noon. Kathy Count, choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Warriors (grades K-6th). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8'30 p.m. (grades 7th-12th). Thursday 7:00 pm. Prayer Meeting. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES tor Area Hastings Churches THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2730 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone *48-2549. Sunday worship 9:00 a m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Children* Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 p m also Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices. Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.tn.. Evening Services 6 p m W ednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister. Phone *45 2938 Bible Survey on s kfcos in the h. »mc Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett 948 8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7pm If interested in a free Home’ Bible Study, please call for more details HASTINGS FIRST UNITED CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hasting' Ml 49051' Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Wor­ ship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m.. Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00a.m.. Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages NEW Beginning Jan. 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MATTERS Adult classes. Gaming Personal Financial Freedom. Foundational Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Pn> phets - Calling God s People Back To God. Building Loving Relation­ ships With Your Spouse. Children, and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs. 4-H. Mondays 6 30 Io 8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5'00 p.m. at 154 E. Broad­ way. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednesday. 5:15 pm. at the Hidden Valley Com­ munity Center Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m., freewill offering. You are invited and welcome. way. Randall Hanman. Pastor. Service* 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even■U Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wot Pastor Susan Tro*bridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.*.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday .4pm. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Service 10:30 a m . Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High. PLEASANTVIEV- FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dow I ng. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6:00 p.m Wednesday. Btbie Study. 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday Awana6:30-8:00 p.m. (3 year-olds through 6th grade). Saturdays. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Teen Center. 7th-12th grades. METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Super!, Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616)945-9574. Bar­ ter Yre* building with elevator to all floc * Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30a m.. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 2nd grade; Ml-Hl Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p.m.; Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light M.al. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities tuning 6:00 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Night. Thursday. Feb. 20 — Com­ munity Ixntrn Lunch and Worship Service at Emmanuel Episcopal Church CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 North Broad ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p m weekdays or all day weekends GRACE 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Feb. 23 - 8:00 A 10 00 Holy Cummumon. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages); 12:45 Barry Co. Jail Worship; 6:00. Youth group. Thursday. Feb. 20 — 7:30 Adult Choir; 8:00 AA Friday. Feb 21 7:00 Youth Group Lock-In. Satur­ day. Feb 22 - 9:30 First Commu mon; 1:30 Inqunen. 8:00 NA. Monday. Feb. 24 - 700 Education Committee. 7:00 Adventurers Tuesday. Feb 25 - 7:00 SS Staff Wednesday. Feb. 26 — 10:00 Wordwatchers. 5:15 Children's Choir. 600 Supper. 700 Vespers HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mich James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. clauses for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble <>U2 (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible O112 (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quu t^es 13-19); Aduh Btbie Study - No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings ROSLEV PHARMACY Prescriptions’ - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan BIBLE ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Maas 4:30 p m.. Sunday Maaae* 1:00a.m. and 11:00am . CoafAnons Saturday 4 004 30 p.m. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship. Sunday. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.. Wednesday 7 pm Also Rainbow Ixaming Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m? Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. BRETHREN CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. 1 mile cast of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus, 945-9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10:40 a m Morotng Worship Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi Me Sasdy - Shanag Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with “Youth With a Message*'. 945-9224 . 6 30 p.m - Bible study for all. ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting al 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used 8t all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T. HustwKk. vicar at 948-2101 St Andrew's is a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Stale Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Worship. 5:00 p.m. Teem; 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. "Kids Alive'' for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day - 9:00 a m Senior Aduh Bible Study. 10:00 a.m. Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study; 6:30 p.m. Kid's Quizz­ ing; 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer tn Sanctuary. For further in­ formation call the church office FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music. Morning Worship 9:45 and 11:00 a m.; Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults. Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out. Wednesday: Sr. High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Awana at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study. Call church office for more information. 948-8004 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Becky Oexler, Program/Youth Director Thursday. Feb 20 — 12:00 p.m Lenten Luncheon and Service at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Fnday. Feb 21 - 11:00 a m -7:00 p.m Red Cross Blood Dnve. Sharpe Hall. 5:00. Mexico Mission Tnp begins' Saturday. Feb 22 — I.OO p.m Girl Scout "Tasting Tea" - Come and taste the flavors of the world* Sunday. Feb 23 - 9 30 and 11:00 a m Morning Worship (9 30 Sers ice is broadcast over WBCH AM FM) Nursery is provided during both services. 9 50 a m Sunday School for all age*. 10:30 a.m "Coffee Hour" — dining room. Youth Mis­ sion Tappers will be traselmg to Pontiac «> speak about their work in the U P Monday. Feb 24 - 6 30 pm ParentYouth Advisory Com­ mittee. 7 00 p m. Committee Night Tuesday. Feb 25 - II 30 a m Suff meets for prayer; 3:30 p.m Handchime Too. 7:00 p.m. Lenten Bible Study — Lounge. 7:00 p.m Stephen Ministers — dining room Wednesday. Feb. 26 — 9:30 a m Circle Study Leaders meet with Pastor Keller Chapter 15 — "Hagar '* live education program were approved by (he board Monday. Ycl Iasi month (he board denied (he request of a Bellevue woman lo have her daughter transferred to (he Lakewood School District because her babysitter lives in that school district and the daughter could board the school bus from the babysitter's house. Transfers for purposes of convenience are usually not approved. Superintendent Carl Schocsscl has said in the past. In the case of the Hastings couple. Gary and Char McKee, years ago the Hastings school hoard approved a transfer for their daughter to TK. because Hastings at the time was operating with a reduced number of classroom hours. However, the transfer requests are reviewed annually, and after one more year of approv­ ing the McKees' transfer request, the board denied future transfer requests, saying they did not meet the guidelines of the transfer policy. When the transfer request was first denied, however, the McKees, who both leach at TK. chose to keep their daughter in the TK schools. Without a release from Hastings, the daughter could not be counted as a stu­ dent at TK. and the district could not receive slate aid for her. The McKees have thus had to pay the annual stale aid allotment, which this year exceeded $5,000. In the couple's latest bid to obtain a re­ lease for their daughter from Hastings, the McKees attended a recent meeting of the Hastings board's curriculum committee, which makes recommendations to the full hoard on whether transfers should be denied or approved. According to Alderscn. a member of the curriculum committee, "the McKees pro­ vided us with several written documents that proved lo me that this was in (their daughter's) best interests." Board member Terry McKinney, also a member of the curriculum committee, said he thought the transfer request "met one of our main criteria in that it was in the best interests of the student." However. Alderson said, "the interpretalion of our policy can he different for differ­ ent hoard members " Al the curriculum committee meeting. Alderson and McKinney voted lo recommend to the full board that the transfer be approved. The third member of the committee, however, is Endsley, and she voted against the recommendation. According to Gary McKee, the issue of whether the transfer was approved did not center on whether his daughter should be allowed to move out of the Hastings district, but rather whether she should be made to move back into the Hastings district after spending several years al TK. The McKees presented documentation that it would not be in their daughter's best interests to be up­ rooted from TK, he said. "The school board agreed with us that it was in her best interests to continue her edu­ cation al TK," he said. This is the second lime Alderson has voted to approve a contested transfer request. Last month she joined board member Colin Crutlenden in opposing the denial of the Bellevue woman's transfer request. In her dissent. Alderson said (hat although convenience isn't usually one of the reasons allowed for a Penrod said. "I don’t think we should force anyone to live in the city or the townships. Wc should let the customers decide." The city manager added. "If we stick with our political boundaries, it will be difficult for us to resolve our differences. We all gel hung up on boundaries, but we should think aboul services." But Penrod cautioned, "I don't think we're advocating annexation at all. although that might be a solution." Some township representatives said the only services the city would be offering to the properties in question would be sewer and water and that all others arc taken care of by the township, the county or previously arranged combined services such as the BIRCH (Barry. Irving. Rutland. Carlton and Hastings townships fire services). Pcnnxi said the BIRCH is a good example of who sharing costs for a service can work on a cooperative basis. "The BIRCH is a good example of tax sharing." he said. "It works very well and I wouldn't advocate changing it. Maybe we need to be creative (in finding a solution to the problem)." Before the discussion between the three municipalities began. Penrod outlined the mented growth so as not to overtax the in­ frastructure, which particularly would include water, sewer and roads. "We've struggled with this issue for a long lime," Penrod said. "I'm not going to tell you I have all the answers. 1 hope that as a group we can find a solution." Jim Brown, from Hastings Township, agreed saying. "There's no easy answer." Brown, who owns property in both Hast­ ings Township and the City of Hastings, said an equitable price tag must be pul on extending water and sewer service. City Clerk-Treasurer-Rnance Director Ev Manshum said there arc potential problems with health that may have to be dealt with in the future. The former village manager at Middleville, he noted that Thomapplc Town­ ship and Caledonia arc seeing nitrate prob­ lems with their water wells. "More and more, we're seeing pollution of water and to treat that water is very costly," he said, adding that sewer and waler treat­ ment plants may be the only options down the road. James Schnackcnberg, director of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, said the townships and city have a number of re­ sources that might help, including "green belt" videos and the Community Action Team (CAT) and Futuring Committee. He added that the Health Department has to make decisions on issuing permits where there is great population density that might put too much pressure on the infrastructure. "We seem to be focusing tonight on a 425 agreement." he said. "But I would encourage all municipalities to look at all the options." He said growth is not coming, it's already here, and he recommended local public offi­ cials to demonstrate vision when making a decision. Mayor Frank Campbell suggested that a solution might be to allow township proper­ ties to hook up at double or one and a half times the cost and double the service rates. That would mean a township resident could pay $3,900 or $5,200 instead of a city customer's $2,600 for sewer and waler hookup. But officials from all three municipalities agreed all they can do now is continue to ne­ gotiate. Nds/ many problems associated with growth and urban sprawl all over Michigan, saying the challenge is lo encourage orderly, unfrag- Wh US Sov’mj Bonds up yb X5.OD0/ CENAs First and second shifts, varied hours available. If not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.68 per hour. Classes start March 17 and end April 1. The first 6 days of class will be from SWAM until 4:30PM and the last 5 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3WPM If you are interested in taking thia class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM, Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before March 13.1997. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls, please. the perfect opportunity for ■Uh. 5ih. and 6th grade xliaJent' ' | I I t ' 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 10 dcnuxixirate their orti*iK' talent' in pursuit o< *tale and national prize* that include 5300. $N». $1,000. 52.0»). and $5.<»l IS Saong* Bond' and a tnp to Washington. D C The cimte*t deadline t* February 7. 1997 eQibrnappie planar E.O.E. Fur context information eontaei *our M.'hool or *nte Naimnal Student PoMer Conleu Saving* Bond* Marke ing Office Room 3.11 Department of (he Treaxtir* WaUungion. DC ?i»2’6 I @ A puMi. t -MmAMBTOM re-examination of the board's transfer policy. Endsley said the curriculum committee is reviewing the transfer policy. "I think there's some things that.need to be changed and I think we’re in that process." she said. Cruttenden has consistently opposed the transfer policy, particularly since the Hast­ ings board entered into an informal "Schools of Choice" agreement with Delton, allowing transfers back and forth without the students having lo meet the usual transfer criteria. Cruttenden has argued that the more liberal transfer standards being applied to students tranferring to Delton because of the informal agreement should be applied to students wishing to transfer to other districts. transfer, "sometimes convenience is in the best interests of the student if it's in the best interests of the parents." In the past, Alderson has argued that the board stick to "a transfer policy that's black and while," although she has also called for a WATER, continued from page 1 cannot in good conscience agree to erode the township's borders in exchange for those (sewer and water) services." ‘ Edwards Monday night asked the City Council members how they would feel if the tables were turned. "What if wc (Rutland Township) wanted to do a 425 on K mart?" he asked. "We can continue lo work together in co­ operation (with the current agreement of double rates)." he added. "The more cus­ tomers you get on (the sewer and water lines), the more money you will make." Edwards suggested the city look into an income tax. which would be I percent for those who live and work in the city and a half percent for those like himself who aren't city residents but work there. The Rutland Township Supervisor said he secs city property that still could be devel­ oped to generate more revenue. Penrod asked about township property owners who want to get utilities and come into the city. Thomas said no one has indi­ cated such a desire to him and Edwards said he and his colleagues on the board would have to take a look at that situation. “...sometimes convenience is in the best interests of the student if it's in the best interest of the parents. “ <>| th,, puNhatum HASTINGS - Tylor James Watson, age 3, of Hastings, passed twsy Wednesday, February 12, 1997 at Bronson Methodist Hoaptal in Kalamazoo. Tytor was born on January 26, 1994 la Grand Rapids, the ton of Jaaon and Karen (McCulligh) Wataon. Tylor attended Hope United Methodist Church Sunday School and “Dawn's Day Care” of Hastings. He is survived b;y hi, putou, Kveo & Jum Warn of Hasiap; one brother, FMUp Michael Wauoo (age 6) at home; maternal traadpeicaL Fay * Oareace McCtdU(h at Hanint,; paternal grandfather. Thomas Wamoo of Hartings; puemal graadamther. Dawn Wataon of Flat Wooda, Keaucky; mother, Nonna Guyre at AUepa. —* Nsaeral services Iftre held an Saamdey, Rev. James Fox officiated. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Tylor James Wataon Manorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. AmaaXoaeHifi HAZEL PARK - Anna Rose Hill, age >3, ef Haael Part pesaed away Monday, February 17, 1997 at Pennoct Hospital in ITretiag She was born September 7,1913 in Thomp­ sonville, the daughter of Fraak aad May Krapecek. She was married io Tauno Hill August 6, 1932 in Kaleva. Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by her husband, Tauno Hill in 19S7 aad one aoa, Raymond John Hill in 1992. She is survived by her daughter, Bene (Char­ les) Dickinsoo of Clarksville; one daughler-inlaw, Dorothy Hill of FL Pierco, Florida; aeven grandchildren and aeven great grandchildren Funeral services will be held Tbunday, February 20, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Madison Heights with Rev. Devid Seddlemeyer officiating. Interment will be at Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park, Lavonia. Funeral arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Doru E. Cappon HASTINGS - Doris E. Cappoo. age 93, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 1997 at Clark Retirement Center in Grand Ripids. Mrs. Cappon was born on October 21.1903 in Winchester, Idaho, the daughter of William A Gertrude (Morehouse) Hayward. She waa raised in the Delton area and attended the Eagle Country School. She was married to Clarence Cappon on Septemba 22, 1923 in Hastings. Afta receiving her teacher, certification from the State of Michigan the taught school one year at the South Gun Lake School. Mrs, Cappon lived in Hastings all her married life and has been s resident of the Oark Retirement Center in Grand Rapids since the fall of 1991. She was employed st Pennock Hotpital in Hastings for 1« years. Mrs Cappon was a member of First United Methodist Church. Mrs Cappoo was preceded in death by her husband. Clarence on July 30, 1991; three brothers, Basil, William A Elwyn Hayward and two sisters, Beulah Winer A Uta Boulter. She is survived by her daughter, Charieen (Kenneth) Thompson of Freeport; one son. Ronald (Consuelo) Cappon of McAllen, Texas; seven grandchildren; eight great grand­ children; one sister, Nina Johncock of Scotts and several nieces A nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 17, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Buffoni W. Coe officiated. Burial was at the Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Clark Retirement Center Benevolent Fund or lhe American Heart Association. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 20, 1997 — Page 7 Social News Woodland NEWS... Joyce F. Weinbrechi Goes! Reporter Hugheses observe 50th anniversary Carroll and Joyce (Houvener) Hughes will cetetmne their 50ih wedding anniversary on Feb. 17. They were married Feb. 17, 1947 in Mankfl. They moved to the Hastings area in the ear­ ly 1930’s. They both retired from Hastings Mfg. Co. They now live in Garden, Mich, in the Upper Peninsula. They raised four children, Gary (Barban) of Corunna. Mich., Belinda (Albert) Stanton of Hastings, Joy (Chris) Jacoby of Sebastian. Fla. and Claudia (Keith) Hough of Allegan. They have 17 grandchildren and II great grandchildren. Joyce and Cgrroll are vacationing in Texas for the winter and a celebration will be held later in the spring. They would enjoy hearing from fneads and family at Harbor Light Cam­ pground. Rt 1. Hemphill. Texas, 73948. Cathy Lucas is in Atlanta. She has her new pacemaker and if all goes as planned will be back in Woodland Feb. 24. The Lakewood Minsierial Association has announced the schedule for the combined Lenten services. The services will begin at 6 p.m. and will be followed by refreshments provided by each church. The Feb. 23 service will be at the Woodbury United Brethren Church with Father Tom Bouford as speaker. The March 2 service will be at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, on M-50 west of Lake Odessa. The Rev. George Speas is the speaker. On March 9 the service will be at St. EdwXrd s Catholic Church with The Rev. Brian Allbright speaking. March 16 the service will be al Woodgrove Parish. Coats Grove ind the Rev. Carl Lit­ chfield will be the speaker. The meeting on March 23 will be held at the Woodland Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Holloway as the speaker. The Good Friday service will be held at Central United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. March 28 and the Rev. Ben Ritter will deliver the message. The Woodland School Alumni Association held its first meeting of the year Feb. 10. at the Woodland Township Hall, to begin the planning for the 101st annual alumni banquet, which will be held on May 17. The classes of 1947 and 1962 will be honored this year. The Commiaee for 1997 is Jim Shank (1960) President; Ardath Knop (1939), Tom Nieihamer, (1939); Joyce Weinbrechi, (1946); Joanne Jackson, (1949); and Oliver Boulter. (1943). If there is anyone else who would likf to serve on the committee please contact one of the committee members. Also, if you have an address change since 1996, or didn’t get an invitation last year, please contact recording secretary Shirley Kilmer, 170 W. Broadway, Woodland. Mich., 367-4031. The next meeting of the Association Ban­ quet Committee will be on Monday. March 3, at 7:30 p.m. al the Woodland Township Hall. The Lake Odessa Historical Society met Feb 13 ai the Lake Manor dining room. Elaine Oarlock did a review of scrapbooks that have been donated to the society. She paaaed out items from the scrapbooks and members joined in the program by sharing the items. A large group of members and guests look this imr resting trip down memory lane with Elaine. Dick and Elnor Heaven served refreshments following the program. The “Daddy Dare Night” will be held at the Lakewood Youth Center, the former Calvary United Brethren Church in Lt Odrsss. Saturday. Feb. 22, from 6 lo 8:30 p.m. The coat b $15 for each daddy, whether he has one or several daughters. Tickets are still available. Call Jim Holloway al 374-8756 io register. The Barry County Historical Society will meet on Thursday, Feb. 20, al 7:30 p.m. at the Barry County Courts and Law Building The program will be “Collecting and Making DoUs” by Lorraine Field and “Making Hook Rugs as a Hobby” by Clifford Fields. The Woman's Missionary Fellowship of the Kilpatrick Church on M-66, held its monthly luncheon on Wedne$da>, Feb. 12 Sharon Barrone and Hildred Chaw were the hosts and served a dinner featuring meat loaf and ha k eti potatoes. In spite of the bad weather that day. there was a very goon turnout for the meal. The fellowship serves a luncheon on the se­ cond Wednesday of each month for a free-will offering. The next one will be on Wednesday, March 12, at noon. The meal is open to the public and the cooking is “like mother used to make.” Bob and Gretchen Buxsley and his mother Lillian Vandecar spent some time with Terry Campbell recently. Campbell is a member of the Wheeler family of Woodland and has done and continues to do extensive research into the Whrekr families. Anyone wishing to contact her about the Wheelen can do so by calling me (Joyce Weinbrechi) at 948-4881. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society held a formal candlelight dinner at the Depot Museum Saturday, Feb. IS. The theme of the dinner was “Valentine’s Day." The leisurely meal of swiss steak and its ac­ companiments, was catered and served by Janet Thomas with the assistance of Linda Tower, who also furnished the desserts of strawberry and cherry pies, was served to 16 people. The tables were decorated with flower arrangements, compliments of Swift’s Hower shop and each lady received a carnation. There was candlelight and soft music to enhance the evening. I will be doing the column for one more week as Cathy isn’t due home until Monday. Feb. 24. If you have news items or an­ nouncements which you wish included you may call me at 945-5471 on Monday and Wednesday or at 948-4881 on Tuesday. Thursday and Friday mornings. Allerdlngs to celebrate 25th anniversary Jerry and Susan Allerding will be celebrating their anniversary with an open house Sunday, March 2, 1997 at the Knights of Columbus in Hastings from 2-5 p.m. The open house is given by their children. All fneads and relatives are welcome to join us in celebrating this occasion. Evelyne Curtis Hecht to mark 70th birthday In honor of Evelyne Curtis Hecht’s 70th birthday there will be a celebration at the America Legion Post No. 45, Hastings on Feb. 23, 1997 from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts please Everyone is invited to wish Evelyne well. Leo Barth marking his 80th birthday Some of you remember him taking your graduation engagement, wedding, or your child’s pictures, under the notable name of Barth Studios. Some remember his active in­ volvement in a variety of service agencies in and around Hastings. Others remember Ms political involvements and we have all ap­ preciated the remarkable contribution he has made in the Tennessee Walking Hone business. Many of you call him “Red” — we call him “Hubby”, Dad, and “Gramps”. There will be a “come when you can” open house in honor of Leo, February 27th and 28th. between 3:30 and 6:30 p.m., at his home at 14273 Hastings Rd., Freeport, for his fneads. Stop by — he will enjoy your com­ pany and will love to show you Barth’s “Pride.” No gifts please. LEGAL NOTICES: LC*AL N0TKC Th* Annual Report ol the Poulsen Trust for the yaar 1996 is ovoiloblo for inspection at Its principal office during regular businass hours by any cHixen requesting within 180 days of this notice. Nelson R. Allen. Trust** 5230 VlHoge Dr.. S.W. Wyoming. Mi 49509 (2/20) GUL, Cassandra Susanne born at Bronson Hospital. Kalamazoo on Jan. 28, 1997 al 3:37 p.m. to David nd Carrie Dakin of Kalamazoo. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20H inches long. Cassandra was welcomed hr. ■? by brothers Alexander, Chad and Jack Henry. Proud grandparents arc Jack and Susanne Green and Dave and Lola Dakin of Hastings. BOY, Braxton Richard bom al Pennock Hospital on Feb. 3, 1997 at 7:50 a m. io Swan and Scott Prill of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 oxs. and 20^ inches long. BOY, George Raymond bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 3, 1997 al 6:44 p.m. lo Tim and Kathy Lane of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ots. and 20 inches long. GUL, DanieUe Marie Watson bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Feb. 4, 1997 at 8:22 am. to Paul and Donna Watson of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. H oz. and 20 inches long. GUL, Alyssa Christine bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 7. 1997 at 12:45 p.m. to Wendy Max of Lake Odessa and Gregg Meaecar Jr. of Hastings. Weighing 8 !bs. 10U ozs. and 21% inches long. File No. 96-22026-SE Estate ol WAYNARD I. JARRARD oA/o WAYWARD LYNN JARRARD. Deceased. Social Security No. 383-30-7300. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your toterost In the estate may bo barred or of* foefad by this hearing. NOTKE A hearing will bo hold an March 12. 1997 ot 9:30 a.m. in th* probate courtroom, n^^snngs. ^wemgun oerore juage mcnaru n■ en^ew on the petition of Ntanno A. Jmiurd requesting that Nianne A. Jorrord bo appointed personal representative ol the Estate ol Waynord L. Jorrord. Deceased who lived ot 107S5 Guy Rood. Noshv.lle, Michigan and who died November 1. 1996. and re­ questing also the will ol the deceased dated February 11. 1976 and codicils dated August 17. 1982 be admitted to probate, it also is requested that the heirs at law ol said deceased be Creditors ol the deceased are notified that all claims ago ini I the estate will be forever barred unless presented to th* (proposed) personal rspreeentoti.s or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dot* ol publication ol this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entWfod persons appearing of record. February 13. 1997 Richard J. Hudson (Fl5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE < YOUNGSMA 407 North Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 NIANNE A JARRARD By: Richard J. Hudson 10755 Guy Road (2/20) Nashville. Ml 49073 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a work session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 24,1997 in the City Hall Council Chamber, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan for the purpose of discussing exterior and interior design of the future city hall facilities located at 201 E. Stale Street, The Woodland Township Library is observing winter hours, 2 until 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 1 until 5 p.m. Saturdays. LEGAL NOTICES: M0T3CC OF PUBLIC MUMNS ON PNOPOMD ZOMNG AMDIBMBMT* Notice is hereby given that th* Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Monday. February 24. 1997 ot 7:30 p.m. In th* Community Room, Courts B Law Building ot 230 W. Court St. Hotting*. Michigan. The following Sections of the 1876 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended, will be considered A-1-97 — Section 4.13 — Development Plan ADO — “site condominiums'* below In th* following sentence — “...A development plan shell be required for all multiple family development*, mobile home pork*, sit* condominium*,...", Section 6.7 — C-2. Rural 8 Residential Conve­ nience Commercial District. B. Permitted Uses — ADO — 7. Single — Family dwellings provided the dwelling: a. Satisfies all provision* of th* applicable building, plumbing, electrical and other ap­ propriate construction code* adopted by th* State of Michigan or th* County of Bony or satisfies oil construction quality standard* of the U.S. Depart­ ment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) os evidenced by an HUD label or data plate affixed to the unit or through information provided by the manufacturer to the Building Inspector regarding construction motoriol* and standords. b Ho* a minimum twenty four (24) foot COT* area of original manufacture a* defined in Article in Section 3.1, sub-section 135. c. I* firmly attached to a permanent foundation or bosoment constructed in accordance with the applicable building code. d. If a premanufoctured home, has had all ex­ posed wheels and towing mechanism removed. e. Ha* ail addition* to th* base unit constructed with like materials to the current Building Code. f. Satisfies all area regulations outlined under D.-3. g. Permanufacturod home shall be skirted with suitable materials approved by the Zoning Administrator. Section 6.7 — D. Area Regulations — ADC' — 3. Lot Area and yard regulations for single family detached dwellings in this xoning district are specified in Section 6.O-C Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment, either verbal >y or in writing, will bo given the opportunity to bo hoard ot the above mentioned time and place. Th* County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary olds and services, such a* signers for the hearing Impaired and audio topos of printed materials being considered at th* mooting, to In­ dividual* with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individual!. with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact th* County of Bony by writing or coll the following: Michael Brown? County Administrator. 220 W. Stat* Street. Hostings. Michigan 49058. The proposed amendment of th* Bony County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection ot the Bony County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Michigan, between th* hour* of B a.m. to S p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please coll th* Barry County Planning Office at 918 1830 for further information. Nancy L. Boorsn*o. (1-3012-20) Bony County Clerk Filo No. 97-22041-IE Estate of ARLO D. GRAHAM. Deceased. Social Security No. 380^5-2954. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may bo boned or af­ fected by th* following: The decedent, whose last known address wo* 1018 Reed Street, Nashville. Michigan 49073 died January 3, 1997. An instrument dated November 5. 1992 ha* boon admitted a* th* will of tho claim* against th* estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Connie J. Graham. 7916 Vermont­ ville Hwy.. Vermontville, Michigan 49096. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hasting*. Michigan 49058. within 4 month* of th* dote of publication of this notic*. Notic* is further given that th* estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to th* persons entitled to It. Bari R. Frith (P39541) 200 N. Cochron Avenue. P.O. Box 176 Charlotte. Ml 48813 (517)543-3260 (2/») MOmMEFONCLOBUMIMl THIS HUM IS A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO COLLECT A D«T ANY INFORMATION WE Q8TAM WM1 BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Dofouh has been mode tot the conditions of o mortgage made by Marita A. Vaughn, o staglo man to Traneamortco Ftaonctai Services. Mortgagee, doted Dscombsr IS. 1995 and recorded on Docembor 20. 1995 In Lfoor 647, on pogo 799. Bony County Roeords. Michigan, on of Sovonty Ono Thoueand Savon Hundred Sovonty Savon and 58/100 dottor* (871.777.58), including interost at 16.830 percent par annum. Under the power of sofo contataod In said mor­ tgage and th* statute in such cose made and pro1 J , 4 -■— 1— will bo foroctosod by a sate of th* morlgagod premise*, or soma pari of thorn, at public VMM, at the Barry County Courthouoo In Hastings. Michigan at 1.00 p.m. ©dock, on March 30. 1997. Sold promises ar* situated In Township of Irving. Barty County. Michigan, and are doeertbod «e: PAIR OF THE WHT 1/2 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 4 N08TH. RANGE 9 WEST. NVB8G TOWNMP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. MSOHBN> AS: COR6M04ONG AT THE SOUTH 1/4 CON NR OP SA0 SECTION; THB4CE NORTH 00 D8GMB 00 MMUTB 00 SECONDS EAST 3099.00 MET ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SA® SKriON TO THE PLACE OF BEGWraNG OF THtt OBSOBFriON; THENCE SOUTH 90 MGBEB 00 MINUTH 00 SECONDS WEST 578.00 FEET; THB4CE NORTH 0B DEGBEE5 00 MMUTB 00 SECONDS EAST 330A0 FKT; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MMNUTB 00 SECONDS WEST 578.00 FEET: THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SEC. EAST 330.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MMUTU 00 SECONDS EAST 578.00 FT; THBKE SOUTH 00 DEGREES MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 330A0 FEET ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1/4 UNE OF SAB SEC­ TION TO THE PLACE OF BEGMMNG OF THS DESCRIPTION. The redemption ported shall bo 12 rnomh(*) from the dote of such sal*. Doted: February 6. 1997 TRANSAMHUCA FINANCIAL SERVOS FOR R4FO8MATION. PLEASE CALL: (810)642-4302 Trott B Trott. P.C. Attorney* for TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL S0tVOS 30130 Tslsgraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 (3/6) File *97010390 Court Tolophene No.: (616) 948-2954 SHERRY LYNN GYDESEN 1771 Mathison Rd. Hooting*. Ml 49058 TOPE B GABERT. P.LC David E. Gilbert (P41934) 436 W. State St. Haettags. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2354 THOMAS RICHARD GYDESEN 9360 Dancy Ave. Baton Rouge. La. 70814 TO: THOMAS RICHARD GYDESEN IT BORDERED: You ar* being sued by plaintiff to this court for divorce and property settlement. You must file your answer or toko other action pormttfod by kne to the court ot the court address above an or before April I. 1997. tf you foil to do so o defouh (udgnsonf bo entered ogoinet you for the rofiod ---4-4 |— ,4in-------------1U-4 1— awnanueu me v^npv^wv mw-----mw* A copy of this ardor shall bo sent to Thomas Richard Cydosen at the last known addreee by registered moil, return receipt requested, before the date of th* last publkotton. and th* aMdovilof mailing shall bo filed with this court. A copy of the Summons and Complaint shall bo moiled to the Defendant of his test known oddroes and proof of service shall bo filed with tho court. February 7. 1997 Richard H. Show. Judge (3/6) Hastings, Michigan. For additional information pertaining to said work session, please contact the City Clerk at 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 616-945-2468. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone no. 616-945-2468) or TDD call tlwki for «U yovVe g .timsgmr wtat mon cou'a de CsH ’ 800 55 G'VfS tt lwhar in the nond you can do relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk >rMiifon! JONMSTOWN TOWNSMR NAAttri February 12. 1997 All Board Member* present and 15 guests. Agenda approved. Minute* approved as read. Treasurer s report accepted. Reports of Committees presented. Contract with Cemetery Sexton renewed. Heard comments from floor. Vouchor* approved in amount of 524.919.84. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (2/20) Approved rood program. Pay outstanding bill*. Adjourned Ot 8:X. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (2/30) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 20, 1997 Hastings Public Schools announce high school honor roll for second marking period (Second marking period ending Jan 21) Seniors: High honors (3.5-4.0) — Jay Bollhouse. Michael Burghdoff. Joshua Cook. "Andrea Dreyer. Joshua Duits, Jason Fuller. Erie Greenfield. Amanda Hawbaker. Rachel Hough. Janette Jennings. “Sarah Keller. Bethany Koetje. Michael Krueger. Peter Lewis. Elizabeth Lincolnhol. “Jason Mc­ Cabe. Lisa McKay. “Elena Mellen. Gregg Mesecar. Sarah Miles. Jennifer Newton. Kristen Norris. Tamara Obrciter. Teagup O'Mara. Kylie Reed. Ken Schroeder. Falk Schubert. Becky Shorkey. Jodi Songer. Eric Soya. Nick Thornton. “Justin Walers. Darcy Welton. Carrie Wcstra. Sossity Wolfe. •Colleen Woods and Kristal Yoder Honors (3.10-3.49) — Rachel Apsey. Slacia Beard. Anders Birk. Darcie Bolo, Deanna Bolo. Amanda Carr. Meredith Carr. Melissa Chaddcrdon. Kristen Dickinson. Emily Dipert. Barbara Duane. Erin Dudley. David Frisby. Lisa Gardner. Martha Gibbons, Josh Hill. Brian Hubert. Jamie James. Meghan Kaiser. Holly Koning. Jamie Lambeth. Jonathan Lawrence. Ryan Leslie. Shannon Lundstrum. Manila Mecth. Rebecca Mcpham. Tonya Morgan. Meghann Mur­ phy. Marisa Norris. Megan Pierce, Mandy Russell. Jennifer Schranz. Amanda Secber. Benjamin Spahr, Malanee Tossava. Andy Van Kocvenng. Aaron VanSyckle and Ed­ ward Youngs Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Nicholas Adams. Elizabeth Benedict. James Champion. Jillian Conrad. Melissa Craven, DJ. Hawkins. Adam Hermenilt. Christin Holcomb. Richard Holzmuiler. Casey King. Julie Krebs. Elizabeth LaJoye. Kristy Lam­ bert. Kevin Morgan. Jamie Roll. Ryan Schnackenberg. Joshua Storm. James Strimback. Alexander Voss. Sara Walker. Rocky Wager and Felicity White. Juniors High honors (3.5-4.0) — Casey Anderson. Julie Anthony. Jeff Amcit. Matthew Bar­ num. Nathan Belcher. Sarah Bcllgraph, Michelle Bies. *Annc Burghdoff. “Carley Case. Tye Casey. Darnell Day. John De­ Witt. Rachel Dreyer. Adam Gee. “Cheryl Gibbons. “Traci Heffelbowcr. Nicholas Hostetler. Benjamin James, Melissa Lan­ caster. Jennifer Lewis. “Bess Lyons. Jerems MaiIt son. Trisha McKcough. Laura McKin­ ney. “Melissa Mcaney. Rebecca Merriman. Lindsey Miccl. “Aleisha Miller, Melissa Moore, Angela Newsrd. Christopher Olm­ sted. Erika Ordiway. Kristen Piechnik. Amy Robhe. Patrick Shade. Adain Taylor. “Matthew Toburcn. “Danielle Wildcm and “Katie Willison. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Beau Barnum. Amy Belson. Amy Coe. Lisa Cooklin. An­ drew Courtnght. Michelle Davis. Mylea deGoa. Summer Gillons. Philip Gole. Cynthia Hayes. Michael Jarvis. Stephanie Jiles. Lynnac Jones. David Koutz, Kristy Lutz. Eric McCarty. Michael McKeough. Emily Mead. Alyssa Morgan. Joshua Newton. Jenny Norris. Kyle Pohja, Benjamin Potter, Stacy Pratt. Timothy Rounds, Sarah Roush. Kimberly Sawdy. Megan Schinner. Carrie Service. Christopher Stafford. Jeffrey Storrs. Kat) Strouse. Jonathan Swinkunas. Kathryn Thomas. Lesley Thornton, Eddie Vandermolen. Kat hen Ac Wood. Kimberly Yoder and Rachel Young. Honorable mention (3.10 to 3.09) — James Birman. Chad Curtis. Sarah LaJoye. Jason Laux. Gcnna Nichols. Jessica Price. Julia Regcs. Kenneth Rose. Tiffany Sey­ mour. Paul Uldriks. Erica West and Evan Winkler. Sophomores High honors (3.5-4.0) — “Bethany Ar­ nett. David Barnum, James Beachnau. Matthew Bradley, Sarah Byington. Rebecca Carr. Jeffrey Doozan. Erin Engclhan, Karen Hcrbstreith, Derek Johnson. Anna Lewis. "Michael Lipstraw, Houston Malone. “Beauregard Mason. Allyson Morgan. David Parker. Andea Pond. “Amber Reid. Corey Sandusky. Scott Sawyer. Destiny Secbecr. Erika Simpson. Amy Songer. Tara Stock­ ham. Laura Storm. Amanda Strickland. Laura Thomas. Michael Wank and Adam Whitney. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Sara Allerding. William Blair. Angela Boger. Jordan Brehm, Alicia Cooney. Teri Daws. Brian Dunn, Stacey Duron. Dennis Eagle. Sally Edger. Sindi Felzkc. Jason Flohr. Erica Fulmer. Kan Gregory. Marc Haywood. Jessica Huss, Andrew Keller. Tonya Krick. Christina Lan­ caster. Bradford Myers. Brooke Norris, Leslie Ockcrman. Kyla Psalmonds, Paul Redbum, Jamie Reid. Nickolas Remley. Michael NOTICE of ESTABLISHMENT of a BRANCH OFFICE This is to inform the public that under 12 CFR 545.92, MainStreet Savings Bank. FSB. has notified the Office of Thrift Supervision that it proposes to establish a branch office to be located at or in the vicinity of 127 S. Michigan Avenue. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Anyone may write tn favor or protest of the branch. Three copies must be sent to' 'Regional Director, Office of Thrift Supervision at 200 West Madison Street, Suite 1300, Chicago, Illinois 60606." within 10 days of the publication of this notice. An additional 7 days to submit the comments may be obtained if a written request is received by the Regional Director within the 10 day period Anyone sending a protest deemed substantial by the Regional Director may request an oral argument by submitting a written request to the Regional Director during the KFday periods. For s protest to be considered substantial, it must be written and received on lime, the reasons for the protest must be consistent with the regulatory basis for denial of the establishment of a branch office and the protest must be supported by the informttior specified in 12 CFR 543.2 (cX4). You may look at the norice and all comments filed al the OTS Regional Office, unless any such materials are exempt by In from disclosure. If you have any questions concerning these procedures, contact the Office of Thrift Supervision al 312-917-5000. • CITY OF HASTINGS • NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 3,1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the hearing is for the Planning Commis­ sion to consider an application and review the site plan for a Bed and Breakfast at 126 S. Broadway in accordance with Section 3.160(8) of the City of Hastings Zoning Ordinance. Written comments will be received on the above request at 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Minutes of the meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Sheehan. Callie Shumway. Todd Smith, Levi Solmes, Patti Stockham. Steven Storrs. Jonathan Styf. Joshua Warren and Heidi Wilkins. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Terry Brighton, Sara Fliearman, Roxanne Galisdorfcr. Justin Gordcnskt, Ty Greenfield. Katie Miller. Brooke Rizor and James Storms. Freshmen High honors (3.50-4.0) — “Joshua Aiderson. Katie Allerding. Justin Benner. “Danielle Bowman. Anthony Bownc. Amanda Buskirk. “Catherine Case. Katie Cook. Elwood Davis. “Carolyn DeWitt. Heather Girrbach, Sarrah Gregory. Sherri Gregory. Michelle Griggs. “Valerie Hcffelbower. “Jennifer Hodges, Susan Hubbard. Virginia Jennings. Daniel Johnston. Lindsey Karas. Erika Main. “Ivy Malone. Nathan McKelvey. Samantha Miller. Antosia My­ ers. Curtis Norris. “Steven Obrciter. Sarah Penrod. “Laura Rattler. Heather Rose. “Amy Schiedel. Heidi Schmidt. Bncc Schocmer. Courtney Sinclair. Rachel Smith, Samantha Snow. “Samuel Stafford, "Amber Wilde. Brandon Willard and Molls Woods. Honors (3 10-3 49) — Holly Allen. Christy Anderson. Joshua Angoli. Rebecca Casarez. Michael Courtright. Danyellc Eaton. John Eggers. Kevin Gcrlinger. Jes­ sica Golc. Jolene Gnffin. Laura Hubert. Katharine Jones. Kristen Keech, Matthew Larsen. Amber Lippert. Justin Martisius. Rebecca McCarty. Amy Miller. Matthew Peake. Lacy Pillclkow. Lindsay Raji. An­ drew Safic. Chad Sanborn, Benjamin Shaw. Isaac Solmes. David Welton. Jill Williams, Kathryn Williams. Kyle Winkler. Michael Wolfe and Mary Wright. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Erin Allerding. Jason Bailey. Jay Campbell. Marie Carpenter. Barbara Dcspins, Josh Doe, John Forbes. Stephen Gamer. Callie Gir­ rbach. Joshua Hendershot, Bobbie Henney, Dusty Lundstrum. Andy McBrian. Melinda Mcaney. Lauren Stineman and Jennifer Tay­ lor Alternative Education Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Dallas Hankinson. “ Indicates 4.0 Lake Odessa NEWS The Ionia County monthly clinic will be held at the Central United Methodist Church basement on Wednesday. Feb. 26 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Access is through Fellowship Hall. Shots for immunization are given, as well as other procedures. A Lansing paper reported the death of Cluris Poppenberg. 84, of Coral Springs. Ha. Mrs. Poppenberg was a frequent visitor to Johnson Street while her sister, Dorothy Heald, lived across the street from a third sitter, the late Katherine Can. The Florida lady was then Cloris Brass. Her survivors in­ clude nephews Robert >vhitcraft of Jordan Lake Street, a retiree of Twin City Foods, and hn sitter Patricia (Mrs. Al) Vroman of rtxuano. The Women's Fellowship of First Con­ gregational Church met Feb. 12. Laurel Garl inger and Marcia Raffler were the hostesses. Members voted so contribute a tied comforter to the Ionia County Safe House. Dema Wright of Vermontville returned for the third year with one of her 22 programs. She had a beautiful display of handkerchieves. She demonstrated some of the non-traditional uses in years past, ranging from being used as aprons lo head coverings, to coin carriers to neckwear. She had some interesting history on these accessory items which are property used first on the face, the lips and then the anae. Former resident Kathleen Othmer. nee Ben­ son, was seen in a miniature picture in Fri­ day's Stale Journal. On an inner page her hus­ band, Robert, was pictured with a neighbor along their Irish Road in Eaton County hoping lo halt the cutting of roadside trees on their scenic road near Vermontville. The local historical society met on Thurs­ day evening with 24 present. The president. John Waite, reported that the society has ordered 30 new chairs fbr the depot, that plans are complete for the Saturday evening dinner and that there will be another hollyhock sale in May. The evening's program dealt with some of the contents of the Herron scrapbook, which was given to the society years ago by the Can family. The original use of the book was for accounting by a biacksmith who detailed charges for each customer for repair­ ing hinges. for sharpening tools and other smithy services. Once the account was paid, the list was marked with a large X. On pages with all paid accounts, the pages were then covered with stories, poems and news items cut from newspapers. Reprints from several pages were distributed to those attending to read as the order progressed from the obituaries of four local residents and then on •o a variety of poems aad a good fish story The accounts were mostly in the 1850s and the dated news items were mostly in the 1890s. At the evening's conclusion. Dick and Eleanor Heaven served refres'unents. Dick had given some interesting background on the poem about the Clarksville Academy which began as a parochial school and then became a private school under the leadership of Mr. Transue, who wrote four arithmetic The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open Saturday, Feb. 22. from 10 a.m. lo 2 p.m. The displays arranged for the previous week are being left in place for this open house. Come see old style valentines, heart­ shaped containers for candies. Victorian valentine decorations, as well as the railroad aad depot items given by a Grand Rapids col­ lector since Christmas. “An Enchanged Knight" was the theme for the family night dinner held at Fellowship Hall Feb 11. Heraldry shields were suspend ed from the ceiling. A coat of armor and a mural of knights, steeds and fair damsels were around three walls. The main food item was a chicken and rice entree prepared for the 80 who attended. Other food items were brought in. The company then assembled in the church to hear the Viking-Vagabonds who had been supper guests. They performed a variety of numbers, from tender love songs to comic •onp There were solos by Charity Black. Sam Strater. Erin Gildersleeve. Courtney Ludema and Priscilla Ruder. There were 13 singles and three support persons along with Dr. Robert Oster, the director. Those who chose to attend the candlelight dinner at the Depot Saturday evening had a unique dining experience. A Victorian theme pervaded with candles in every window, dim overhead lighting, white tapers on each table, a mantle arrangement featuring lace and cherubs along with several crystal pieces. A table laden with appetizers and punch awaited the arrivals as the waiters took the guests outer wraps. There was time for viewing the displays before the guests were seated. Potted plants and greenery were provided by Linda Swift of Swift's Flower Shop along with car­ nations for each lady as she departed. The waiters were proficient as they served the courses of food and beverages. Appropriate dinner music was an added touch. A final gesture was a box of chocolates and a plate of chocolate kisses passed to the diners. Janet Thomas was the caterer. She was assisted by her husband and Linda Lich Tower, who pro­ vided the cherry desserts. Most of the guests took the scienic route via Tasker Road and Bonana Road to reach the depot since a stalled train blocked every crossing in town. Arnold and Lois Wilcox of Lake Odessa are grandparents of Timothy Bushman of Tawas City, who recently was awarded his Eagle Scout award at a court of honor in January al the Tawas United Methodist Church in Tawas City. Young Tim is an honor student at Tawas Area High School. His parents are Gary and Diane Bushman. Thu weekend is the theme for the semi­ annual horse auction at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction, starting at 9 a.m. with sale of tack and equipment, 10 a.m. for hone trailers and horse-drawn machinery. This will be followed by the auction of both grade and registered draft hones, driving horses, mules at noon. The saddle hones will be sold on Saturday along with lack. Sun. of the season. With more mild weather in recent days there is a noticeable change in the eating habits of birds. The sunflower seed* now will feed the birds for three or more days whereas during the bitter cold days they would empty a feeder in two days We now have considerable daylight left at six in the evening The deluge of garden catalogues has abated. Daffodils are sending up their young shoots The newly formed genealogy society has published its second newsletter. It has listing of all meetings with scheduled speakers for the entire 1997 year. It also has inquires for several families and a list of some available resources. It has names of persons who are in charge of many projects such as church records. Ionia County obituaries, cemetery lutings. The second Lenten service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday. Feb 23. at the Woodbury Uatod Brethren Church with the Rev. Fr. Tom Boufford bringing the message. The firet service was tt Kilpatrick church with Rev Phyl Whipple preaching. These services are uadpr the auspices of the Lakewood Miaiawfri Assoc istion. A call to the CSX Monday morning via gn (00 number garnered acme information, ijt not a specific came for the train steppage Saturday evening, which Nocked every cstebiag in the village besides three county roads The engine waa somewhere weal at Twin Chy Foods. The rear freight car was just cost of Roberts Road crossing. People were hanking their detours to the west via Tasker Road and Bonanza and Fourth Avenue to get from the south aide of the tracks to dae north aids. Others daoae the rouse on Hnddte Road whaae they drove parallel to the tracks and east to Haddix Road aad south lo Eason H«hway where daeycadd get oaM-50. The dnpmcter in Jacksonville, Fla., reported dM if there was any problem with dae train, every fam at the track had to be inspected from dae from to the very rear, according to federal regwia bons. Too laae far dm report waa any reams can from the inadoiii man. The dispatcher asked far what stsse this happened to be in md what roads the train Nocked. The comity rands Nocked were Tapper Lake Road, Jor­ dan Lake Highway, Roberta Road. In case at an emery ary Lake Odessa during that bans had access to an ambulance on the south aide and fire macks on the north side. Victor Eckhardt of Woodland TowmHp was on a segment on a Lansing TV station on Feb. 13. The Vagabonds, led by Robert Oster, entertain for Family Night at Central United Methodist Church. Hearts, flowers and cherubs graced the fireplace at the Lake Odessa Depot lor the Valentine dinner. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 20, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time I The Granges of Barry County , Johnstown Grange No. 127 Hall taken on Dec. 4,1920. Photos courtesy of Doris Puffpaff and Luella Slocum. Irving Grange No. 55 holding a work bee to help Victor Johannes when he fell off of a roof and broke a bone In ^hls neck In September of 1960. In October 1960, the men of the Grange harvested his com for him. Ralph Palmer, „Leo Seeber, Paul Wilkes and Walter Stager furnished the pickers and Gamer Schondelmayer and Rozell Stanton > loaned wagons. The Grange ladies furnished and served food for the workers. Pictured left to right In the Oct. 29, n.1960 photo are Walter Stager, John Joustra, Tom Frost, Burdette Clsler, Veryl Belson and Charles Hauser. (Photo • by Barth Studios.) £• by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Grange movement errived in Michigan .on Jan. 10. 1872. ~ The firat Grange in Barry County was Thor- LW4' Grange No. 38. organized in the “'Tillage of Middleville on July 22. 1873. There were 28 charter members. J.H. Lane was the rftrst master. The first Overseer was J. 'bamoth; Aaron Clark was the first lecturer; William Pratt, chaplain; J.C. Crumback. tteaMNcr; T. A. Riemer, secretary. The wane M at the Orange Hall in fyjBjs • The next Grange organized in Barry County Irving Grange No. 55 on Aug. 13. 1873, ■I the village of Irving. There were 18 charter Members. The meetings were held in the homes of the members until the first hall was -available J J Hendershott was the first master. He was followed b> John Campbell, J.C. Hanna and Isaac Cuningham. By 1880 the membership had increased to 23. Master that year was JJ. Hendershott. In 1880. they built a hall on Grange Road. Zjlary Trego owned the land where it was Brik. Laser, her daughter. Rena, and her husBbnd deeded the land to the Irving Grange ■Ims site was then enlarged when Mr. and Bin. Lawrence Fuhr deeded another portion Bn the west side of the hall. This was on S$p- *oa 33 and Section 34 line of Irving Township. t Grange meetings often were held in the daytime, going on into the night. The yard of the Grange Hall would be filled with buggies, wagons, cutters and sleighs, with the horses housed in the Grange shed. The shed was large and fully enclosed to protect animals from the heat of the sun and the cold winds of winter. It was removed in the 1940s when the automobile became the major source of transportation. Potluck suppers, as well as oyster suppers were an important pan of the Grange ac­ tivities. The oyster stew was made in large copper boilers by the gallon. Square dancing, card games and music were pan of the Grange family program. The younger family members would go home to do the evening chores. The business of the Grange would be handled during the afternoon, leaving the evening free for degree work following supper. There were four degrees in subordinate Grange. T-ese were often given one degree at a time. After becoming a fourth degree member, one could then become a fifth degree member. Pomona, a Stale Degree member, sixth degree and go on the national for seventh degree. The winters, with serious storms, sometimes prevented some members of the •re unidentified. Grange from going to their homes following the meeting. They would stay with nearby members until the storm was past. If they came from a greater distance, they made plans to stay overnight following the meetings and returned home the next day. This was also true of dances. Square and round dancing were the order of the day. lasting into the right. The children were bedd­ ed down in quilts and robes to sleep while the ' parents danced away the night. In 1919, Irving Grange added a dining room on the east side of the building. Each member doumed a lot or two if he or she were able to find one. The new addition was erected by volunteer help. A kitchen and stage area was added onto the south aide in 1849. The Vere Carters gave 51 •op. which Bud C tiler sawed into lumber for this project. Baldwin Bros, dug the basement. Rozell Scanlon and Keith Schneur wired the building All Grangers helped with the con­ struction. This activity and a desire for a larger membership resulted in a membership drive. Walter Harrison signed up more than 100 persons and a class of 94 was initialed on April 3, 1949. Clinton County Degree Team came to do the floor work and administer the degrees. This was the largest class of ap­ plicants ever reported by the state and national Granges. In June of 1949. another 32 were initialed with 30 more joining on Dec. 18. 1949. The Irving Degree Team did the floor work for these initiations. <* Another addition was put on when Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schondelmayer gave material from an older building to the order. This was reassembled with volunteer help and provided a meeting area for Juvenile Grange. Emma Jane Schondelmayer and Clara Stanton gave much of their time to the children of the Grange who were under 14 years old. The first Michigan State Grange Cinderella was Juanita Grabau, who was a member of Ir­ ving Grange No. 55. Irving Grange moved through the years, from kerosene lamps, io gasoline lanterns, then a Delco system followed electricity from Consumers Electric. They had wood stoves, and coal stoves to heat the three rooms. Then a one register furnace in 1938 to a coal forced air furnace and an oil furnace famished the heat for the rambling building. Irving Grange fulfilled all the concepts of the Grange. Members were there lo help in times of trouble. They gave aid to the needy, and not just to Grange members, but to members of the community. They worked with ocher organizations They took active part in the Barry County Fair, entered Grange Contests and events On Aug. 1, 1973. Irving Grange joined in the centennial anniversary of the Grange. There was a bountiful potluck dinner and the officers were sealed by drill formation. The flag presentation was done with ceremony and the Bible was opened on the alter by the assis­ tant stewards as is done at every Grange meeting. The opening was omitted, as the meeting was open for visitors. Slate Grange Master Grover Grisby was escorted to his station. He presented a 25-year pin to Virginia Root and Vere E. Carter received his 50 year pin. Memorial baskets of giadkrias were furnished by Mr. and Ma. Vere E. Carter and the Lawrence Fuhrs pro­ vided the flowers for the dining room tables. Many antiques were displayed about the hall to mark die occasion. In 1962, the membership of Glass Creek Grange No. 225 joined Irving Grange No. 55 after their hall had burned in 1960. Irving Grange No. 55 no longer holds its charter. Members no longer maintain a hall but joined the Carlton Center Grange No. 264, which is now also closed, after joining with Maple Leaf Grange No. 940. Hastings Grange No. 52 was organized in the village of Hastings on Aug. 15, 1873, in a hall in the Empire Block with a charier membership of 29. The first master was A. Ryerson. J.H. Dennis, Thomas Altoft, James Sweety and Porter Burton filled out the first slate of officers. By 1880, the membership had declined to 19. Hastings Grange No. 52 cease to function about 1900. Members of Hastings Grange No. 52 joined with Star Grange No. 806. which was active until into the 1960s. Al the time Hastings Grange No. 52 joined with Star Grange No. 806. the officers were: M.H. Burton. Willard Perry, Matthew Hall. David Paton, Colburn Osgood, Charles Bar­ naby, R.M. Bales. Wilson Lake. Johnstown Grange No. 127 was organized in November 1873. The farmers from the community of Johnstown met on Nov. II. 1873, at the Burroughs School house to organize. This become Johnstown Grange No. 127. There were 40 people who attended the first meeting and are listed as the charter members of that Grange. They are listed as follows: Mr. and Mrs. P. Bristol; Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Robinson; Mr. and Mrs J.T. Vansycle; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Parker; Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Iden; Mr. and Mrs. Johans Reukes; Mr. and Mrs Michael Bera; Mr. and Mrs. CJ. Shoemaker. Mr. and Mrs. Valmer Bird; Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Vansycle; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Whitworth; Mr. and Mrs. William Bur­ roughs; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Drew; Mr. and Mrs H. M. Bristol; Mr and Mrs. C.A. Bristol; Mr. and Mrs J.M. Willison; Mr. and Mrs C.S. Bristol; Mr. and Mrs William Whitworth and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas «.— _ _ Kjnnsoc. The second meeting of the Grange was held at the home of William P. Bristol. Mr. Bristol acted as the master for that meeting. The next meeting was held on Dec. 4. 1873, was held at the Bristol School house. They accepted Aaro Ferris, who was initiated in all four degrees. Applications were accepted from W. G. Sheffield, John Howard. Martin Miller and Hattie Iden were presented and accepted. They were given the first degree on Dec. 11. JJ. Chandler. John Elsey. Uria Rice. Almeira Rice, Eliza Elsey, John Zimmerman. John Kipp. Theodore Mateson and Charles Dunn were accepted and received the degree on Dec. 19. On Dec. 26. the meeting was held at William Bristol's and the first election of of­ ficers was held. The following officers were elected. Master. J.M. Willison; Overseer. C. Shoemaker; Lecturer. C. Robinson; Steward. M. Bristol; A.S. Steward, H.L. Vansycle; Chaplain. William Burroughs; Treasurer. Joseph Johnson; Secretary. A. Parker; Ceres. Mrs Burroughs. Flora. Mrs Willison and Lady Assistant Steward. Mrs. Drew. These officers were installed and the Johnstown Grange No. 127 began to do Grange work. They met in the upper story of Martin Miller's house for the next five years. The Grange met often, semi-monthly and even weekly, to discuss plans and work out methods to better the condition of the members and their ability to purchase goods which were better and cheaper. Land plaster (lime and fertilizer) was purchased by the cariond. oil by the barrel, tea by the chest and sugar by the barrel. Oysters were purchased by the can. At one oyster supper. 144 cans of oysters and one barrel of crackers were con­ sumed. At the end of the first year, in 1874. there were 92 members in good standing. The question of having a hall of their own was discussed often, and on Dec. 21. 1878. a and building committee was ap­ pointed. This consisted of Mr. Parker. Mr. Shefield. Mr. Ebey and E.H. Bristol They were io develop plans for a Grange hall and find a site for such a building. The hall was to be 20 by 40 feet. They located the site on the southeast corner of the William Burroughs farm. The Grange was given a lease by William Burrough. Material for the new hall was procured and delivered to the Burroughs' place. Logs had been delivered, roof boards and shingles, siding and flooring were brought to the site. On March 1, 1879, the building commmittee reported that there was enough materials on hand to begin the building. Logs came from M. H. Bristol's woods. The hall was built on a one-story hall and remained there on the cor­ ner of the Burroughs farm until Dec. 20, 1881. On May 17. 1879, the hall was ready for occupancy. A committee of four was ap­ pointed to oversee the moving of fixtures and furniture from Martin Miller's home to the new hall, where the Grange had voted to hold its next regular meeting. No reason was given in the Johnstowns' notes as to why. but on Sept. 13. 1881. Helen Bowman and Henry Bowman were appointed <a committee to investigate the possibility of securing a piece of land from Kipp Bresee, on the northeast corner of his farm, across from the Burroughs farm. Mr. Bresee agreed to sell the Grange 57 square rod of land, on the cor­ ner of the Battle Creek-Hastings Stage Road, aad the section line of Section No. 16 (now known as M-37 and Bristol Road). His price was $50. The deed was secured and plans to move the building were made. It was made on Dec. 20.1881. and placed on a full basement. Membership at the Johnstown Grange re­ mained quite consistently between 90 and David Eugene Guernsey, Hastings and Sarah Louise Middlemiss. Hastings. James Lee Wellman. Hastings and Kathleen Marie Joiner. Hastings. Joshua Eric Clifford, Nashville and Janna Louise Lee, Nashville. Michael Ray Rett, Jr., Nashville and Mesina Lee Turner. Nashville. IQ5 b» the flat 40 yean of its existence 313 persons had been enrolled as members and in 1913 there was a membership of 105. In 1963, officers were Master Harold Hawks; Adelle Knoblach. Lecturer; and Marie Lester was Secretary On Jan. 10, 1976, Johnstown Grange consolidased with Maple Leaf Grange No. 940 and the property located on M-37 was sold Assyria Grange No. 128 was organized in the winter of 1873 in A.W. Chapin's log house. There were 30 charter members. William W. Cole was chosen Master. E G. Kent was first secretary and D.W Ellis. Overseer; J.R. Power Lecturer; and LeRoy Cummings was selected Treasurer In 1880 there were 20 members. Hope Grange No. 144 was organized in December 1873. This was a busy month in Barry County, as four Granges were organiz­ ed during that month of 1873. Hope Grange had 25 charter members when it was organiz­ ed. They owned a hall in Section No. 22, Hope Center. C.N. Youngs was the first Master. Seneca Larabee was the first Overseer and Daniel Newton was the first Lecturer. David A. Bowker was Chaplain and D.S. Tyler was Secretary and W. Blackman was Treasurer. By 1880 the membership had declined to 17. and eventually the Grange was closed. Rutland Grange No. 145 was also organized in December 1873. The first meeting was in the log school house on section No. 17. Rutland Township (Whitmore School). There were 30 charter members. William Dudley was chosen Master. Ashel Luther was foe Overseer. Martin Blanchard was the very flrii Lecturer and William Blanchard was the Steward. A.S. Dean was the Chaplain and Thomas Kelly was Secretary. U.I. Baldwin was Treasurer. Meetings were held in the homes of members until 1875, when during the summer the members built a Grange Hall near the school house on Section No. 17. In 1878 the hall was moved due west into Yankee Spring Township, on Section No. 13. The member­ ship in 1880 was 50. (To be continued) To learn how you can help, cafl the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 0! 1-800-CHILDREN NOTICE: BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Board of Review ...will meet at the Township Hall on M-37, on Monday, March 10th 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. and 1 P.M. to 4 P.M. and Tuesday, March 11th from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. and 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Appointments will be given preference and if added hours on these days are needed to meet your schedule, please call. CLASS RATIO Agriculture............................................ 43.16 Commercial.......................................... 50.00 Industrial................................. .............. 50.00 Residential............................................ 46.21 MULTIPLIER 1.1585 1.0000 1.0000 1.-820 Baltimore Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as for hearing impaired and other disabilities upon five days notice. Shirley Drake, Supervisor 616-945-2142 or 616-721-9977 The acceptance of roll and inspection of same will be on Tuesday, March 4,1:30 P.M. at the Baltimore Township Hall. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 20, 1997 Hastings comes close to scoring volleyball upset Looking for real athletes, check out Delton High this Saturday Competitive cheer has been a vanity sport in this state for only four years, but in that short span ot time it's popularity and skill level has picked up plenty of steam The Michigan High School Athletic Association stale finals for competitive cheer will take place this Saturday at DeltonKellogg High School. You can expect a lol of enthusiasm, numerous talented athletes and many lough bailies fcr top spots in all four classes. This is the second year that Delton has hosted the championship event. East Kentwood sponsored the first two competitions and now our local school has devoted its lime and effort to helping this sport lo shine, tycedless to say. the sport has grown in popularity and the numbers of teams who now have competitive cheer squads. "It has grown, very much so." DeltonKellogg athletic director Karen Lcinaar said. “The crowds have doubled during the years, and participation is on the rise. Not only have the numbers increased, but there is now a middle school component to competitive cheer.” The action Saturday starts at 8:30 a.m. when the doors open and registration begins for the Class D programs The competitions start al 10 a.m.. following the DeltonKellogg Choir's rendition of the National Anthem The day concludes around 5:45 p.m. with the award ceremonies for the winning programs in the Class A rank. There are 28 (cams in all. including Otsego. Gull Lake and Eaton Rapids. Competitive cheer is a fine varsity sport and should be treated as such. I've always had a basic definition for what is sport and what is not. and it is a two-part definition. First ot all. there needs lo be competition, and if you attend Saturday s Delton event, you will find plenty of that. Second, there needs to athletic skill involved, and I doubt that most people out there (including myself) can do some of the routines that these cheerleaders perform One must understand that competitive cheer and sideline cheer are as separate as track and cross country arc in the running world. Competitive cheer is held only in the winter term and requires skills that arc not normally found ih a sideline cheer routine. Three rounds (compulsory, required and open) make up the competitive cheer team's score, with points aw'arded for rolls, tucks, handsprings, mobility, coordination, impression and many more skills. Sideline cheer is not governed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, but it still requires plenty of skill and many hours of commitment. One thing that has always gotten my attention is how the sport seems to lack the media attention that other varsity sports often receive. One local newspaper this Monday listed all of the big athletic prep happenings for the next six days. Not one sentence was written about competitive cheer, but basketball, wrestling, volleyball and swimming all are given their glory. In another local newspaper (up from Hastings instead of down) results were given for all of last week's big prep competitions, but when it came to the cheerleading regionals. a sentence or l*o seemed to be sufficient. Shame! Competition will be plentiful in this area over the weekend. The normal Friday night basketball games start it all off, but on Saturday league volleyball tournaments and wrestling regionals also occur. When Saturday comes to a close we will have league champions, regional champions and State champions in three varsity sports. Enjoy the action and get out there and cheer for your favorite athletic teams. • More Cheerleading News: Middleville's varsity cheerleading squad took third place at the Delta College (Saginaw) competition last weekend. The Lady Trojans had to perform three cheers, two basic routines and one hello cheer in the varsity division to finish ahead of the 10 other squads. Timing, crowd appeal, jumps and voice were some of the areas that the judges based their scores on, according to Middleville cheerleading coach Kelli Leep. • Memphis and Murphy: Received my copy of the University of Memphis track and field press guide this week and discovered (hat there are five athletes from our stale running for the Tigers' program. Of course Maple Valley's Kathryn Murphy is one of the five and what the guide says of her is very deserving. "Murphy is a sure bet for MVP after placing first among the Lady Tigers at every cross country meet. She earned six top-20 placings, with her best coming at SIU where Murphy ran the 5K in 18:54.8." Murphy and her U. of Memphis teammates run in the Conference USA Championships in Houston this Friday and Saturday • Suhr A Sure Bel: The move of former Grand Rapids Hoops head coach, president and GM Brendan Suhr's lo the Toronto Raptors caught a few interested people off guard, but it shouldn't have. Suhr and Raptors' figurehead Isiah Thomas have always been great friends and great working partners, going back to their "Bad Boys" days with the Detroit Pistons. Suhr might be Toronto's assistant coach right now, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him jump lo the big seal with the team, or another NBA franchise, in the near future. Anyone who knows Suhr realizes his qualities as a coach and as an individual. Talk to you soon. A volleyball match dictated by momentum, momentum sparked by crisp passing and sonic sharp serving. Hastings huu it in (he first gar.:e and continued it early on in game two. Charlotte controlled it for the rest of (he second game and picked it up even more as the match concluded. As a result, the No. 4 team in Class B left Hastings High thankfully with a 10-15, 15­ 5. 15-5 non-conference victory. The event also was the final home game for the season, showing that the Lady Saxons certainly do save (heir best for last. For awhile, it looked as though Coach Peg Boucher's team might do something that even area power Lakewood hasn't been able to accomplish in two meetings this year, beat Charlotte. And the first game proved to be a real emotional lift for Hastings* spikers. Charlotte charged out to a 5-0 lead in the first game, but Hastings didn't loose sight. A Rachel Nystrom service ace (5-1) got the Saxons going, a Meghann Murphy ace (7-3) kept hopes alive and a Janette Jennings ace (8-6) brought the Lady Saxons even closer. Then Danielle Wildem stuffed an Oriole at the net (8-7) to bring the home team to within one point. After a Charlotte error tied the score (8-8), Jodi Songer gave Hastings its first lead (9-8) on the next play. Songer, who led the Lady Saxons with 6 kills, scored two points in a row (10-9. 11­ 9) to pul Boucher's team even closer. "Songer has been one of our top hitters," Boucher said. Jennings followed with a block (11-9). teamed on another point at the net (12-9) and Danielle Wildem gave Hastings game point (14-9). The Lady Saxons scored the final point (15-10) on a Charlotte reception error. Boucher fell that the first game win might have eiven her souad a bit of false hope. Anne Burghdoff (11) tips one past two Charlotte defenders during Tuesday's volleyball match at Hastings High. "I think that wc got too excited; it was that adrenaline thing" Boucher said. Game two started out like game one ended, with Hastings in charge. A Wildem dink shot (1-0), a Charlotte line violation (2-0). an Amy Robbe kill (3-0) and an Oriole hitting error (4-0) allowed the Saxons to take an early advantage in game two. But the Charlotte team battled back with great floor work and a golden serving touch to tally the next 10 points (14-4). Jennings managed a kill (14-5) for Hastings but that would be the team's last point in that middle game. More sharp serving and floor work kept the Orioles in control during game three. A Songer kill (2-1), two service points from Murphy (7-2.7-3). a block by Andrea Dreyer (14-4) and a tip by Dreyer (14-5). gave the Lady Saxons hope, but Charlotte was able to close it out to win the match two games to one. Charlotte's Amber Woods, and other servers off the team's bench, were able to find the empty holes on Hastings* side of the court lo score the necessary points. "It was a defensive game," Bocchcr said. "It was which team made the mistakes." Boucher said. Boucher was impressed with what she saw in the Stale ranked Charlotte team. "They showed it." Boucher said. Hudsonville d. Hastings Amy Robbe had 4 kills and Summer Gillons 3 service aces, but the Saxons still fell by a 15-10, 15-6 score on Feb. 13. See VOLLEYBALL continued page 11 Saxon Danielle Wildem (23) shows some hang time going up for a spike versus the Orioles on Tuesday. Barry County wrestlers land 26 spots at regional events Talk about comebacks! Jamie James and Kevin Morgan returned to wrestling Saturday at the Division II individual wrestling tournament at Hastings High and showed that they hadn't missed a beat. James, after missing the last few Saxon wrestling events, won the 189-weight category with a 10-1 decision over Chelsea's Andy Karogl in the championship round. James' teammate. Tim Easey. also qualified at 189 with a fourth place finish. Easey dropped a 2-2 double overtime decision to Caledonia's Tim Soper in his finale. Morgan finished fourth, returning to the lineup from a painful injury that kept him out of last Thursday's team district also held at Hastings High. Morgan injury defaulted in his last match at 171. but placed fourth. Luke Noteboom (125) and Bill Blair (160) also qualified for regionals. Noteboom defeated Chelsea's Kevin Bollinger 3-2 to place third and Blair finished fourth. "The competition was very good and these qualifyers had to wrestle well lo make it." Hastings Coach Dave Furrow said. "If they can win just two more matches this weekend they will qualify for the Slate meet." At Delton Fourteen area wrestlers qualified for Slate at Saturday's Division III district at Delton High and six of those athletes were crowned weight class champions. The 14 wrestlers from Delton. Middleville and Maple Valley high schools will now compete al the Comstock High individual regional to be held this Saturday. Weight class winners included Kyle Brower, of Middleville. Joe Daniels, of Delton. Robert Isom, also of Delton, Pal �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 20, 1997 — Page 11 WRESTLERS, cont. from page 10 Isom, who had to beal teammate Nick Hannar lo qualify for his chance at a championship, defeated a Coopersville foe 6*4 in the 140-pound class finale. Lowe prevailed 3-2 over Comstock Park lo taste victory at 135. The matchup was intense, but Lowe rose to the occasion by grabbing an early lead on the second-place finisher. Haynes, al 171, scored a controversial 5-4 decision over his opponent from Byron Center. Points were awarded to Haynes in the third quarter because of some pushing that lead to the wrestlers going oul-ofbouids. And Steve Lehman was the sixth from the Barry County area to win a weight class title by pinning teammate Miso Glavin in 1:21 at 215. Glavin ended up in second place. Second places were obtained by Middleville's Evan Space (112). Middleville's Spencer Romph (145) and Glavin. Space lost lo Hamilton 3-2. while Romph dropped a tough 5-3 decision to a wrestler from Belding. Mike Egan, of Maple Valley, Justin DeBoodc, of Middleville and Luke Middleton, of Middleville, all earned thirdplace honors. Egan beat Wyoming Rogers 12-0 in his final match. DeBoodc beat Hannar 12-10 and Middleton scored a 14-4 triumph over his Byron Center foe. Hastings d. Caledonia Danielle Wildem had "an outstanding game middle blocking" for the Hastings jeam, a 15-8, 15-11 winner over the Lady Scots. Amy Robbe had 4 kills and Janette Jennings 3 kills, also for the Saxon team. Plainwell d. Delton : Christy NeSmilh had 8 digs for the Panthers, but it wasn't enough as the Lady Trojans won 15-3, 15-5 in the Monday nonbronference matchup. Middleville d. Delton t After losing the first game 15-2, Delton stepped it up in the second game losing by a *15-13 score. Serving and attacking were much improved in Game 2. NeSmith collected 3 service aces and 3 kills. KVA Tournament - Delton lost to Paw Paw 15-8, 15-2, ^Kalamazoo Christian 15-2. 15-8 and M*ennfield 15-12. 15-7 in its conference tourney at Mattawan High last Saturday. Serving hurt the Panthers, according to *Coach Rhonda Sturgeon. X Nicole Glenn played "lough" for Delton -with a team-leading 9 digs. Lady Vikes move up Lakewood climbed from No. 4 to No. 3 in this week's Class B volleyball poll, as voted upon by the Michigan Interscholaslic Volleyball Coaches Association. Here are the latest rankings: Class B 1. Marysville 42-0-0 2. Stevensville Lakeshore 32-7-1 3. Hannar and Phil Schallhorn both placed fourth to also qualify for regionals. Schallhorn was pinned by Byron Center in 2:49 in his last match. At Lowell Seven grapplers from Lakewood High made it through Saturday's Division 11 individual district at Lowell High. The seven: Mike Hanna (189). Tim Grove (275). Chris Sutherland (275). Gabc Steward (215). Nick Boucher (112). Jason Curtis (15?) and Jeremy Casarez (130). Curtis and Casarez both were weight class champions. Curtis beat Forest Hills Northern’s Brad Tompcn 5-4. while Casarez took a 7-4 decision over Forest Hills Central's Matt Thomas. Steward wound up second losing to Lowell's Bill Stouffer in the finals and Boucher dropped a 4-0 decision to Ionia's Josh McGraw. Hanna was third, with an injury default in the final round. Grove was third because of Sutherland's injury default al the heavyweight position. Boucher No. 5 Lakewood's Nick Boucher is fifth al 112pounds in this week's Individual Wrestling Rankings as voted upon by the Michigan Wrestling Association. The wrestler who Boucher placed second to at districts. Ionia's Josh McGraw, is ranked second. Delton teammates Robert Isom (on bottom) and Nick Hannar both qualified for Division III regionals to be held at Comstock on Saturday. YMCA NEWS YMCA Youth CoocS'l Meas Basketball Adult Coed VoUeybaU Standings W-L Lakewood 51-2-1 Bennett Industries............... Hastings Saxons.................. Pennock Hospital.............. Digit..................................... Flcxfab................................. Hastings Mfg...................... Burkey Sales and Service. AU Set................................... 4. Charlotte 51-6-2 5. Pinconning 49-11-4 6. Holland Christian 27-9-2 7 Reed City 39-8-4 8. Sturgis 35-14-7 9. Vicksburg 35-13-4 10. Gull Lake 30-11-2 HM — Shepherd 35-8-4 Hamilton 28-12-3 .24-0 .19-2 .12-9 .10-8 11-10 10-14 Pairings announced Blue ... Black.. Green Red..... White Yellow start at 8:30 a.m. Freshman team takes third Hastings' freshmen earned a third place at the East Grand Rapids Tournament, losing to Zeeland in the semifinals. Michelle Griggs had 21 service points including 6 aces. Jenelle Nichols 6 kills and Stephanie Conrad had 5 kills and 5 blocks. In dual matches, the Saxons were 1-2 with a victory over Caledonia (15-7, 8-15, 15-5) and losses to Hudsonville (15-0, 15-7) and Forest Hills Central (15-12, 15-9). Caroline DeWitt had 13 service points and 9 aces, while Susie Hubbard managed 4 kills and 3 blocks in the Caledonia match. W-L Kevin Morgan was back from injury reserve last weekend and made the most of his opportunity by placing at the Hastings individual district. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Three area mat teams qualify for round two The wrestling team at Lakewood High appears to be picking up steam at the perfect time and last Thursday was no exception. The Vikings, now 17-2. captured the District 145 title at Hastings High, beating the host Saxons in the championship round. Lakewood first defeated East Lansing 58­ 13 and then captured the district trophy with a 52-15 triumph over Hastings. Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch was pleased to win. but was very surprised that the Saxons did no! give his Vikings a bit more of a tussle. "I felt that Hastings wrestled flat and that's too bad." Veitch said. David (Hastings Coach Dave Furrow) is one of the most best coaches that we have in this sport. This sport will miss him." Furrow, a longtime mentor for the h Hastings' wrestling program, is expected lo leave the business in the next couple of • yean. Furrow knew that Thursday's matchup • would be challenging for his wounded Saxon "We don't match up with Lakewood at all." Furrow explained. "Where I have good wrestlers, they have some that arc a little bit better. Wc started the season strong, unfortunately our team fell apart due to injuries and other things." Still, while Hastings • looked flat. Lakewood looked very determined. And the reward: An opportunity to host and compete in last night's regional event. It’s Our Business To Build New Business wav conjumn a good ’eei fig toward you even setae tnev meet wu >-RKtlOHAL SKRVICI 0PIRATIN4 AMMTANCR advised that the County Char Bain, 945-2729 of City of Hastings Announcement of Position Available lotion service* lo the resident* ot Berrien. Branch. Colhoun. Coss. the Southwest Michigan Regional Transportation Coordinating Council is requesting State funding in the amount of 1102.767 for FY !**•; SI21.0*2 for FY I***; and S114.690 for FY 2000. The proposed applkcn.on is on file for review at Submittal* should be mailed to Kalamazoo County Care-A-Van. 32*9 Gull Road. P.O. Box 42. Neter sth. Ml 4*074-0042 H. Lera. Cora-o-Von Coordinator. Kalamazoo County Human Service* Department at (616) J73-S215 (J/») McConnels Drill Team................... Tide Office......................................... Tope and Gilbert/PLC................... Backe Construction......................... .Mainrtreet Savings Bank........... Ray James Electric.......................... Ranger Tool and Die...................... Benner Logging and McDonalds. Goodenough Goodies.................. DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 1996/1997 TRIE STUMP REMOVAL PROGRAM The City of Hastings, Michigan Is soliciting blds for Its annual tree stump removal program. This work Is to be bld on a unit price basis with payment based on field measured in-place quanti­ ties. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all blds, to waive any irregularities In the bld proposals, and to award the bld as deemed to be In the City's best Interest, price and other factors considered. Sealed blds shall be received at the Office ol the City Clerk/Treasurer, 102.S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. March 4,1997 at which time they shall be opened and publicly read aloud. Blds shall be submitted on a standard bid form available at the above address. All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package "Sealed Bld • 19M71M7 Tree Stump Removal Program". Ar Wear* Wzgon* we re hr* to <Wp w busmen We mrt new ie»den3 wen i gfncmeN wrw re psnowzw LEGAL ba 4-3-1 .4-2-2 2-5-1 .0-7-1 YMCA-Hastlags Yoath Coaecll's WWrr Women's Voileytal League DeWitt again led the Saxons with 8 service points and 3 aces versus FHC. while Conrad collected 2 kills. R lease 6-2-0 Black 2 vs. Blue I; Rod 8 vs. Green 4; Yellow 3 vs. White 3. ICS.................................................. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES OPERATOR-3 Requirements for this position shall include a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid drivers license acceptable in the Slate of Michigan. , Application and a full job description arc available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE of MEETING The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the township hall, 8060 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 on March 5th at 7:00 p.m. to organize and receive the rolls. The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the township hall. 8060 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 on March 10th and March 11th from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on March 13th to hear protests. The Assyria Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed mater­ ials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 7 days notice to the Assyria Township Board. Submit application and/or resume lo the Office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted through February 26.1997. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Assyria Township Board by writing or calling the following: Dena Miller. 10570 M-66. Nashville, Michigan 49073 • 616-756-3410. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and docs not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex. national origin, age or disability. Mike Boles Supervisor Hastings Drill Team...... Grandma's Green Tree. .4-2 .2-5 1-6 .0-21 YMCA of Barry County Aduh Indoor Lakewood will battle Hastings and Caledonia will take on Middleville in prep district volleyball action March 1 at Lakewood High. The action is scheduled to W-L Rachies Koffee Shop .27-3 .24-6 18-12 18-12 15-15 .13-17 .12-18 .11-19 .8-22 Blain Landscapping Pesereon/Brown........ Mainstreel Savings.. Hastings Merchanls Cappon/Wehon........ Bosleys........................ .8-0 .5-0 .2-6 2-7 .1-6 B Minor — Mainrtreet Savings Bank 63 vs. Hartings Merchants 57; Blain I andscapping YMCA-Hastb* Youth Council's W/L .31-5 ICS McConnell's Drill Team...................... ........ 28-8 Tide Office.............................................. ....22-14 Tope and Gilbert/PLC.......................... ....22-14 Ray James Electric................................ ...18-18 Backe Construction...... . 16-20 MainStreet Savings Bank..................... ...16-20 Ranger Tool and Die............................. ..,.11-25 Benner Logging and McDonald’s.... ...10-26 Goodenough Goodies........................... ........ 6-30 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE tost 4 pubic haaring concamtog proposed amandmana lo ton RuSand Cnanar Township Zoning Ordinanoe will ba bald on Wadnaaday. March 19. 1997. com­ mencing at 730 o'dock pm. at toe Ruband Chartar Township Hal. 2461 Heath Road. Hasttogs. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTKE Rat toe Hama to be con­ sidered Include. to brief. Re Mowing: 1. Conalderabon ol Re appkeabon ol Thomae and Kryetyna Dailey tor rezoning ol property located al 1618 HeaR road in Re Township. Deserted aa A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 AND THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS. BEGtoNING AT A POINT IN THE CENTER OF HEATH ROAD WHICH IS 100.9 FEET WEST AND 32.2 FEET NORTH OF THE CEN­ TER OF SAID SECTION 13. RUNNNG THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 52 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD 4273 FEET: THENCE NORTH S3 DEGREES 40 MK UTES WEST ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD 5453 FEET; THENCE NORTH 26 DEGREES 20 MINUTES EAST 635 4 FEET TO THE CENTER OF THORNAPPLE RIVER: THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY FOLLOWING THE THREAD OF SAID RIVER TO A PONT WHICH IS NORTH 30 DEGREES 32 MNUTES EAST 1049 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGN NNG: THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 32 MNUTES WEST 1049 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGHNING. Thia property la currerWy zoned -R5’ RecreMkma the appicans eeek rezoning to toe -cy General Duernau Daatot 2. Corwderatxxi ol a propoeed amendment to Article XVIII. Schedule of ReguWions ol toe Rutland Charter Townahip Zoning Ordmance to change toe minimum tot area requrement tor tie •Rr District 3. Conekieranon ol a propoeed amendment to Artde V of toe Rutland Charter Townahip zoning Ordinance to eetabksh regda60ns and prooaduree appkcable to a reaming application eeeklng the seme rezoning ol land which wu denied by toe Township Board In toe 12 month period preceding die Hing ot toe applica­ tion 4. Such other end further mailers as may properly come before toe Planning Commsaion. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTIC E tool toe Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zonkig Ondnance are evekabte and may Le examned by toe general pubke at too Rutland Charter Townahip Hal. dising regUar buainou hours and tost copies ol toe Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examned at said pUh Sc hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that toe RuSand Charter Township Planning Commission reserves too right to recommend changes in toe proposed ordinances and to make its recommen­ dation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly. either at or tokowing the pubic hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to too Rutland Charter Township Clerk, toe Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to Individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact toe Township Clerk at toe address or telephone number listed below Al interested persons are nvited to be present at toe atore said time and place to take part In the discussions on the above proposed amendments. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BY: BARBARA BEDFORD. CLERK 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49056 (616) 9462194 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 20, 1997 TEAMS, Bowling SCORES: UMluwM nvnl |m£B 11 Alter Lakewood’s win last Thursday over East Lansing. Veitch made sure lhat his team was prepared for the next task. "I went in between matches and had to chew on them a little bit.” Veitch said. "I’ve wrestled Hastings way loo long.” Veitch’s words appeared to work as the Vikings went out to grab victories in 10 of the 14 weight classes. Nathan Root (103) opened Lakewood's scoring with a pm over Jeremy Bishop in 1:24. Nick Boucher (112) then pinned Chad Campbell in 1:23. DJ. Van Dorp (119) beat Sam Stafford 7-3. Jeremy Casarez (130) pinned Michael Nystrom in 18 seconds. Steve Aldrich (140) won by injur, default over Chris Stafford. Keith Fabbri (145) prevailed 4-1 against Michael Lipstraw. Jason Curtis (152) won 15-5 over Don Smith. Eli Villanueva (171) drew a void, Mike Hanna (189) pinned Tim Easey in 4:09 and Gabe Steward (215) pinned Hastings* Ed Youngs in 4:08. The Saxon triumphs came from Luke Noteboom (125) with a 7-0 decision against Josh Roll. Jesse MacKcnzic (135) 8-6 over Jeremy Siuda. Bill Blair (160) 4-0 versus T.J. Koch and Justin Walers (275) 6-4 against Chris Sutherland. "For what 1 anticipated, it’s been a disappointing season." Furrow said. "(Still) you have to give Bob (Veitch) credit, he has held his team together." At Comstock Heavyweight Jon Hanneckow's pin over PennGeld is a match that Delton's wrestling family will not soon forget. Hanncckow won on a 2:25 fall over Ryan Riegel, giving the Panthers a thrilling 39-35 victory in last Thursday’s Division III district at Comstock High. After losing the opening four weight class matches. Delton's Joe Daniels (130), Robert Isom (140). Nick Hannar (145), Sean Murphy (189). Phil Schallhorn (215) and Hanncckow (275) all prevailed with pins over their KVA foes. Travis Loofboro (160) won the seventh weight class for Delton with an 8-4 decision. Lakewood’s wrestling squad was one of three teams in Barry County to win district titles last week. Middleville, the defending Division III champions, and Delton, with an intense upset over rival Pennfield. were the other two local winners. Pennfield defeated Delton earlier in the season, so this matchup was long-awaited by Coach Aaron Tabor’s crew. In the district championship Delton won big over Bairy County foe Maple Valley 64­ 18. Posting victories for Delton versus Maple Valley were Brandon Newington (103), Shawn Kimbrough (119), Johnnie Hicks (125), Daniels (130), Isom (140). Hannar (145). Rob Tack (152). Loofboro (160), Dan Anaya (171). Murphy (189) and Schallhorn (215). Kimbrough, Hicks. Daniels, Isom. Hannar. Loofboro and Schallhorn all pinned their Lions’ opponents. Anaya won a 14-5 decision and Newington. Tack and Murphy each received a void. Maple Valley had three wins by falls: Mike Egan (112). Pal Lowe (135) and Jason Gras man (275). In the opening round. Maple Valley defeated the host Colls 48-25. Robert Slocum (119). Bryan Faurot (130). John Kenyon (140). Jeremiah Swift (145), and Jason Gras man (275) won with forfeits. Mike Egan (112) had a pin in 1:31. Pat Lowe (135) scored a fall in 3:42 and Andy Adams (215) triumphed via a fall in 1:26. At Middleville Two days before its district opener, Middleville wrestling coach Tom Lehman caught a couple of his grapplers making arrangements for who would room with who at the State finals. Not so fast, was Lehman's response and the Trojans apparently listened. Middleville captured its third consecutive district title last Wednesday at home, pounding Godwin Heights 72-6 in the championship match. The night opened for the black and orange with a 57-15 win over West Catholic. That focus can be seen in Middleville's eight victories via a pin. Kyle Brower (103), Dcndel Craven (125), Israel Rosales (135), Ryan Craven (145), Luke Middleton (160), Matt Appel (171), Steve Lehman (189) and Miso Glavin (215) all glued their Godwin opponents to the mat. Other Trojan winners included Evan Space (112) on a forfeit. Justin DeBoodc (135) on a decision, Spencer Romph (152) and Erik Vernon (275). Romph leads the team in victories with 41 in 42 matches. .? . .. Sunday Night Mixed S.en B. 59; Shun N Sweet 56; Rednecks 32; Taxmaniac51; S & S 5015; D& N Mor­ tgage 50; Bowling Buddies 49'Zr; 2x4 49; Runarounds 4815; Thunder Alley 48; Diehards 4715: Fearsome 4 4615; QB and Aaaociales 46; Beginners 45; Friends 43; □■■ger Zone 42; Get Along Gang 36; See Ya M. Waueaa High Gans rod Series - K. Becker 231-573; S. Sanborn 202-539; K. Sul­ fa 202-535: L. Davis 184-494; D. VanCampben 181-491; K Conley 189-488; E Ham montree 185-478; S. Snider 167-463: L. Beyer 155-460; K. Faul 183-452: M. Simp­ son 181-450; M. Bowman 168-449; S Craven 180-437; B. James 136-387; L. Falconer 186; L. Barnum 179; D. Krallman 172; C. Wilcox 160; A. Hubbell 157; L CouU 130. Mem High Games ami Series - J. tiles 241-651; M. Martin 247-636: J. Delaai 217-591: K Hammontree 194-546: B Kerley 206-541; V. Dezess 189-516; D. Wordell 190-502; B. Miller 174-494; B. Hubbell 165-469; J. Davis 159-460; J. Eye 172-457; W. C. Simpson 179-446; J. Bamum 244; S. Sanborn 210; M. Snyder 209; G. Snyder 185; B. Barkhuff 183; R. Craven 183; C. Manin 181; S. Krallman 173; D. Seeber 170; S. Evans 168; R. Bowman 121-415. Bennett Industries 55-37; Carlton Center Excavate* 48-44; Kent Oil 48-44; Dorothy 's Hair Styling 45-47; Hecker Insurance 43-49, DJ. Electric 37-55. Gaud Groro m4 Series — E. Vanasse 199-562, G. Olis 189-516; S. Memll 184-492; G. Prater 192; D.L. Coenen 115-308; P. Britten 140; H. Coenen 178-476; J. Gardner 154-378; J. Peoengill 143; M. Dull 151-387; J. Decker 204-502; K. Fowler 193; T. Chnuopber 213-499; J. McMillen 169; S. Grinage 217-583. Senior Ctoaero Colvin 63-29; Kuempel 54-38; Friend 52-40; Jeaick 5111-4011; Hall 50-42; Vroguidewev 48-44. Ous 48-44, Snyder 47W44H; Nmh 46H-45H; Woodmansee 44-48; Brewer 42-50; Moucoulis 39-53; Lethcoe 38-54; Brodock 38H-53H; Richard son 36H-55W; Schlachter 3561. Ladtos Good Games aad Series - D. Brewer 157: L Johnson 123; M. Dull 169; D. Greenfield 158-426; C. Glasgow 228-572; M. Ktagstey 163; B. Estep 184-501; H. Brace 133; S. rtmiagi ii 170-495; D. Bums 153. Mem Good Gsanes aad Serie. - R Bednta 181-530; B. Mason 166447; F. Colvia 158456; W. Birman 188-502; P. Armana* 169: R. Kingsley 189: C. Jesick 203-534; B. Terry 227-599: W. Mallekoote 163469; W. Brodock 177491; P. Terpening 166449; G. Forbey 167457; R. Nash 181494. 54-30; Bosleys 46 H-3711; Leftovers 4511-38H; New Team 44-40; Hastings Bowl 38-46; Hummers 37-47; Early Birds 34-42; Varneys 32W-5IH; Luckv Shots 3OH-53H.' Gand Games and S.nes — S Glasgow 190-530; M Atkinson 203-496; P. Fisher 163-475; J Lewis 168-464; D Olmstead 169-428; A. Boniface 157-420; B Bodo 139-412; E. Dewin 142-401; B. Sexion 142-395. K. Walker 154-379; S. Carny 130-354; S. Tennessee 145-348; B. Fore, 163; I. Andrews 118. Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series - B Bowman 223-636; B. Hammon 185-538: S. Parish 200-534; D. Varney 189-531; C. Bowman 199-500. Boys Gand Games — D. James 186; C. Sanborn 169; A. McBrian 162. Orts High Game aad Series -A. Burton 110-312; L. Jacobs 109-291; W. Mills 102-290; T. Morgan 107-257. Recreation Bn,I Hag League 83 Freeport Elevator 21. Crystal Clear Waler 18; Gavin Ford 18; Fairchild Oil IS: Barry Automotive 11. Gaad Games aad Series-MPotnn 513: R. Fay 234-216646; S Anger 239-231-631; B. Burkhuff 529; D. Lambert 543-201-625; T. Wieland 202-540; J. Osborne IO 215-509; J. Buehler 567; E. Olsten 511; L. Brummel 203; M. Cross Jr. 503. WW--- -a- - aer . _ mixers The Green Chics 63-33; Three Ponies Tack 54-42; Rowdie Girts 53-43; Michekib 5OH-45M; Girrbach's 5OH-45H; Kelley's Keglers 50-46; Dewey's Auto Body 49-47; Harttiers' Tours 47-49; Mr Brace's 43-53; T M Lassies 43-53; Hastings Bowl 38-58; Brian's Tire 3561. Gand Games A Series — S. Glasgow 197-538; M. Snyder 222-501; Shirlee V. 212-541; D. Kelley 196-501; V Pierson 190-510; S Norris 158; H. Hewitt 163; M. Meehan 157; L. Hoyt 156; S. Nelson 152; R. Pills 153; S. Nash 160; D. Bums 146; B. Anders 158; S Smith 152: J McMillon 184; A. Hall 174; E. Johnson 183; T. DeWitt 130. WeTOeaday P.M. Friendly Home Panics 5614-3114; HAS Machine 53-35; Mace Pharmacy 5114-3614; Mill's Landing 51-37; Valley Realty 49-39; Lifestyles 47H40Vi; E A E Spec. 4741; Misfits 4345; Hair Care Center 42H45H; Varneys SlaNes 4048: Nashville Chiroprac­ tic 4048 Grat Gms A Series - B Wilson 150; B. Miner 160; M Dull 140; E Mesecar 163; M. Brimmer 186; C. Watson 173; D. Brewer 160; L. Elliston 201-521; T. Christopher 188-558; M. Maison 181494; F. Gintech 187-516; L. Weyerman 186470; L. Johnson 153416; J George 174485; S. Sanborn 213-506. Thursday A.M. LeHarves Question 5614-2714; Tuesday Mixed Marks Saxon Athletic Scholars named A total of 16 athletes at Hastings High received scholar­ athlete recognition from the Michigan High School Athletic Association this year. That group includes (from left) Tammy Obreiter (golf). Peter Lewis (track and cross country). Andrea Dreyer (cross country and track) Jodi Songer (volleyball). Elizabeth Lincolnhol (tennis) Jon Lawrence (golf and baseball) Janette Jennings (basketball and softball), Kevin RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE of BOARD of REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on March 4, 1997, In the office of the Supervisor at Rutland Charier Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings to organize and review the Assessment Roll. PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings on: March 10,1907 M0 AM to Noon • 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM March 11,1907 M0 AM to Noon • 1X10 PM to 4:00 PM Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS • FACTORS FOR 19M CLASS RATIO Cooney (track and soccer). Justin Waters (wrestling), Jason McCabe (football), Teague O'Mara (tennis and soccer) and Melissa Craven (cheerleading) Those receiving the honor, but not in the picture are Michael Burghdoff (track and football). Jason Fuller (golf and track), Michael Krueger (golf) and Elena Mellen (tennis). Dreyer and McCabe were both finalists for the scholarships. Upon request of any person who is asses­ sed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board ot Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Health Road Hastings, Ml 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 1 Worsen High Games & Serie* L. Nelson 195; B. Wilkins 208-556; J. Gasper 210-510; R. Burch 164; B. Sexton 173. LEGAL NOTICE Hasting* beat* OBvet Hastings' Junior Varsity B team beat Olivet White 18-16 Saturday in Hastings Junior Pro Basketball action. Jill Jolley scored 7 points. Nicole Swartz 4 and Jesse Rose tallied a basket and played strong defense. NOTICE The March meeting of the Prairieville Township Parks Commission regularly scheduled tor March 4, 1997, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 1997, at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. A PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive citizen input on a grant application to develop a Parker Road fishing site for Lower Crooked Lake as proposed in the Township Recreation Plan, as well as conduct any business that may property come before the Commission. R. Kull Commission Secretary MULTIPLIER Agriculture............ ...... 45.71% 1.0939 Commercial.......... ...... 48.70% 1.0267 Industrial................ ...... 50.00% 1.0000 Residential............. ...... 45.28% 1.1042 Developmental ............ -0-0Personal............. ........... -0-0The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property It will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. bam ol JUUUS I. (RAHOOU. Oocooaod. SocM SacvrUv No. S46I642S4. TO AU MTHBTto rSBOHS: Your Mtoraet In the eetoto moy be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent. who** last known address was W0 Hilmer Rd.. Battle Crook. Ml 49017 died Date mb sr 2. 1996. An Instrument dated March 12. 1987 has boon admitted os the will of the doeoasod. Consumers Concrete 204; Woodmntsee Sawmill 17-7; Advanced Commercial Printing 17-7; Pin Seekers 16-8; Flexfab 14-10; Viking 14-10; Hastings Bowlen 9-15; Lockshop 7-17; Mouetler Graphics 6-18; Bye 0-24. Mens H Igh Caroes 4 Series D. Maiyirik 201-521; R. O’Keefe 200-544; K. Greenfield 203; G. Hause 199; J. Haight 205. • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commlsatonors will accept appHcationa from citizen* to serve on the Friend of the Court Advisory Commit­ tee In the following areas of representation: An advocate for children A representative of noncustodial parents A representative of custodial parents An attorney who engages primarily in family law practice A mental health professional who provides family counseling A member of the general public who is not an individual who could serve on the committee In a category listed above Applications and further information can be obtained at the office of the Barry County Administrator, 3iu floor. Courthouse, Has­ tings, Ml. Final date for submission of applications will be 5:00 p.m. on Monday. March 3, 1997. bote Court. 220 W. Court St.. Hostings. Michigan 4*050, within 4 month* of th* data <4 publication of this notic*. Notic* I* further given that th* estate will b* thereafter assigned and distributed to th* EROmAAOE RNKCLOMNK SA1JE G**rge P. Campbell (Ft 1545) (2/20) (517)482-3800 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene in the City Assessor's Office, City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on: March 4th and 5th 9:00 a.m. lo Noon - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. And as many days as may be necessary to review, correct, and equalized the 1997 assessment roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value assigned their properly may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone (616) 945-2468 Ext. 15 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL RATIO 47.61 50 DO 46.71 50 00 50.00 FACTOR 10502 1.0000 1.0704 1.0000 10000 The City of Hastings will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945­ 2468. or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk THIS ARM » A DOT COtlKTOR ATTEMFT1NG TO COLLECT A DOT ANY INFORMATION WE ORTAM WRl RE l«O FOR THAT PURFOSf. MORTGAGE SALE — D^ouh ho* bwn mod* In th* condition* ol o morlgog* mod* by Foul »OrchoH. o *ingl* mon and Kathy Jo DeJong, a »ingl* •roman to Vandyk Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgage*, dotod October 2. 1**5 and recorded on October 19. 1*95 in Ubar 643. on page 22. Barry County Record*. Mkhigon. and wo* assigned by raid mortgage to the COUN­ TRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC. (f/k/o/ Countrywide Funding Corporation), o* a**ign*e. by on assign­ ment dated October 6. 1995. which wo* recorded on January 16. 1996. in Liber 649. on Page 517, Barry County Record*, on which mortgage there I* claimed to be due at the date hereof the »um of On* Hundred Ninety Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Eight and B7/I00 dollar* (S190.66B.B7). including Interest at 6.750% per annum. Adjustable Roto Mortgage. Interest rote may change on 11/1 of eoch year. Under th* power of sale contained tn said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that raid mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole of th* mortgog*d premises, or some port of them, ot pubIk vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan ore 1:00 p.m. o'clock, on April 3. 1997. Said premises are situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan and are described *•: Unh 10 of LakeIHe Condominium, according to th* Master Deed recorded in Liber 481 on Pago 745. and as amended in liber 515, Page 23. and Ltoer 906. Pogo 192 and Libor 679. Pogo 917. Barry County Record*, together with on undivided in­ terest in the common and limited common otoment* ol raid condominium a* set forth in Master Deed and described in Act 59 of the Public Act* of 197B o* amended. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated. February 20. 1997 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (RIO) 642-4202 Trott t Trott. P.C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Binghom Forms. Michigan 48025 Filo P97020912 (3/20) I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 20, 1997 — Page 13 Zig Zag Upholstery of Middleville, closing by Mandv Habcl ’ Staff Writer Zig Zag Upholstery, a popular Middleville store, will close after 31 years of business with the retirement of ow ner Judy Hoff. Hoff said she has enjoyed running the business, but now wants to travel and do more research on her family's genealogy. She said she has always loved to sew and started on her mother * machine making mostly doll clothes After marrying and hav­ ing four children, she could not afford to take an old chair she owned somewhere to be repaired, so she decided lo do it herself. Hoff bought two pieces of fabric for 50 cents each, tore the chair apart, and put it back to­ gether "That was my first piece." she said. After that, she did all of her own uphol­ stery and upholstery for family and friends. She said she eventually got to the point where she felt skilled enough to charge for her work and did it lo earn extra money. During this time she taught adult education, first al Hastings High School, then in Mid­ dleville. She also occasionally tilled in at Caledonia schools as well. She worked on her upholstery, operating first from her kitchen, then in a bam near her Middleville home. She generated customers through word of mouth. As business increased she rented a building on Main Street in Caledonia that she maintained for three years. She divorced her husband (han later mar­ ried Bill Hoff, who owned the D&D Dis­ couni Store on M-37. She moved her busi­ ness into his building D&D closed around 1983 or 1984 and the store was relocated to Middleville al the old Ftnkbeincr Feed Mill, which she rented. Hoff always had been interested in an­ tiques. having collected them al garage sales most of her life. Because of this, she rented another building down the street, where she stored all the antiques she collected over the years and decided to sell them as well. This building no longer exists. She eventually bought Zig Zag's current Mam Street location after renting it for four years, and moved in all of her antiques. She has occupied the current location for 13 years. Five years ago. her husband retired from Kecblcr after 34 years and started doing wixxl repair for the antique furniture. Retirement. Hoff said, seems like a good choice now because she loves the work, but does not want to be tied down by the respon­ sibility of running a business any more. The Hoffs are not sure where they will travel, but Judy said they will figure it out as they Floor Covering drawing winners grandchildren Her current husband has two Rapids, and Delton to have furniture uphol­ stered. Hoff said the most unique thing that hap­ pened throughout the years was when a lady from Delton wanted her lo upholster a sofa and made the request through a letter because she didn't have a phone. She frequently gels phone calls from cus­ tomers thanking her for the work she has done and expressing their satisfaction. She gets most of her antiques from around the West Michigan area but during free lime has traveled lo Alaska. New York, and Texas to research her family genealogy. She plans to spend more lune researching this through the Internet Zig Zag Upholstery offers oil painting classes every Monday during the winter months and will continue to do so until Hoff sells the building, which may take place in several months. Hoff said she also enjoys painting and has always tried to make her store a friendly place where people can go to visit, have cof­ fee and chat "Sometimes it feels like old home week." she said Hofl is a graduate ot Thomapplc Kellogg High School and hxs four grown children. Theresa. Doug. Chris and Jim, and six children. Larry and Debbie, six grandchildren and live great-grandchildren. Customers, she said, were disappointed when they found out inc business was clos­ ing. A popular place, the store was usually booked six to eight months in advance which kept Hoff extremely busy. She attributes some of the success to the fact that not many people in the area do that kind of work because H is a lol harder than it looks. Throughout the years she hxs upholstered couches, chairs, boat scats, car s*.its. and airplane seats. Car. boat and airplane scats, she said, are the most difficult to do because gelling them out of the vehicles is a chal­ lenge. Hoff started upholstering with an old sewing machine that had an electric motor on it. a hammer and a pair of pliers. As business picked up. she was later able to buy more tools. She had many repeat customers and did some pieces two or three times over the sears. "I have enjoyed the people, the experiences and the challenges of the last 30 years." she said. "Il is great lo be able to refurbish something and sec the surprised look on customer's faces when they sec what 1 have done to their furniture.” The following Is a synopsis ot Ordinance *301 with the full text available for review at the Hastings City Hall, 102 S Broadway, Hasting*. Michigan 40056 and Heatings Public Library, 121 S Church Street. Hastings. Michigan 49050 Ever* G. Manshum City Clerk General Provisions, Article 4 page 5 Fences. Section 3.43 page 6 • Permit now required to Install a fence. • Six feel high still OK In rear and side lor residential zones and three feet limit In front yard remains. Ten feet limit in Industrial zones. • Materials tor fences specified and maintenance required. • Finished side out. SaMMe DWm, Section 3.49 page 9 . • Satellite dishes under one meter no longer regulated due to recent FCC ruling. RR. Rural Residential District page 29 • Fanning activities no longer allowed, but OK to keep and raise farm animals. Any existing farm may continue. RR. RS. R1, R2 and R O Districts, pages 29 through 43 • Expanded list ol Permitted Uses tor all these residential district* to Include child and adult day care homes with no more than six children, slate lieenaed adult loiter care facilities with no more than six adults, private communication antennas. •Churches, schools, elderly housing, porks, antennae over 35 toot, child day care homes with up to twelve children and child day care center* have been added to all of these districts as Special Land Uses, which require approval by the Planning Commission • lol sizes, widths, and setbacks remain unchanged • Added minimum size ol bilevel or raised ranch dwelling: 800 aq. ft. above grade. • Size ol single story house increased from 800 eq. ft. to 1000 eq. ft. • Size ot two stoiy increased from 800 eq. ft. on ground floor to 750 aq. ft. • Size of each unit in a duplex set at 720 sq. ft. A-2. Aoartment District. Article 15 page 48 • Added to Ordinance as recommended by City Master Ptan. Allow* tor a lower density apartment zone up to eight units per acre. The A-1 zone allowed up to 145 units per acre which may be too high tor certain areas of the City. Kiwanis listens to local poet BAMrYTOWMMP February 4. 1997 Moating called to order at 7:30 p.m. All Board member* present. Minute* of Jon. 7. 1997 meeting approved o* Hastings Kiwanis heard from local poet and Kiwanis member Hal Buerge last Wednesday. Buerge told about his love of poetry and shared some of his poems, here, while Kiwanis President Manon Bennett looks on. Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... i mal your flaking, red I skin and scalp. Sec | and feel results in as } few xs 7 days or 100% • of your money hack. 0-1 and 0-2 Industrial Districts, Articles 19 and 20 pages 65-71 • List of uses expanded tor both Permitted Uses and Special Land Uses. Special Land Uses, Article 21 page 72 • Establishes procedures and standards for review and approval ol Special Land Uses. • Planning Commission holds public hearing and makes final decision. • Site plan required • Establishes performance standards for certain Special Land Use* such as: ■ Bed and Breakfasts page 75 ■ Child Day Care Homes page 76 ■ Elderly Housing page 79 ■ Golf Courses page 79 ■ Churches page 80 ■ Gas Stations page 81 ■ Antennae and Towers over 35 feet page 82 ■ Schools page 83 ■ Hospitals page 84 WOULD TRAVEL SERIES « (776-7427) rue r»o. wmviwii. Estate ol Morv.n John Whit*. Deceased Social Narrated by... Security No. 352 24-4525 TO Alt INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate moy be borred or af­ Rick Ray “The Holy Land” fected by this hearing NOTICE: A hearing wo* held on November 15. 1996 in the probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan before Register Pomelo A. Miller on the petition of Sheryll Lynn Trost requesting that »he be ap­ pointed personal representative of Marvin John White who lived at 434 E Walnut Str >et Hastings. Michigan and who died on October 21. 1996. ond requesting also the will of the deceased dated January 28. 1980 be admitted to probate Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims against the estate will be forever barred unle** presented to the (propoeed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the I (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ th* of the date of publication of this notice. Notice I is further given that the estate will then be assign ed to entitled person* appearing of record. Access Control Standards, page 87 • Adds regulations lo Zoning Ordinance to control number and placement ol driveways tor uses on M-43 and M-37. • Allows Planning Commission at site plan review time to require service or frontage roads, connecting parking lots and sharing ol driveways. • Planning Commission has authority to modify the standards ot this Section II the standards would result in unreasonable access to a site. Site Condominiums, page 92 • Added to Ordinance so City can regulate site condominiums. • Process patterned after City’s Subdivision and Utility Extension ordinance tor plots. • Public utilities required. • Pnvate streets allowed it built to public standards. • Planning Commission reviews plan and makes recommendations to City Council which makes the final decision Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, Feb. 21 • 7PM Hastings Central School Auditorium I To th* *0 million ot you wt»o roivMmrf vm* and mon*, tat y*Af. tMnkl to* All you** qi»*n Imagine what mo»* could de Call 1 BOO SS GfVt 5 It t wnat m th* world you tan do Organ Music Will Be Provided before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and At Intermission! Tickets available at the door 01?®?! - ■ /OUL?1 .“SI? •4°° •IK. Office Dtetrfct, Article 16 page 55 • Added to Ordinance as recommended by City Master Plan. Does not allow apartments. *1 and *2 Commercial Districts, Articles 17 and 18 pages 5664 • List ol commercial uses expanded • Apartments now allowed on second and third floors above retail uses In B-1 District. • Elderly housing now allowed. PSORIASIS? i Finally, a spray that works^ (Relief in 8 out of 10 leases. Slops your itch-^j^B } ing. Restores to norW I CALL TOLL FREE I 1-888-PSO-RIAS 1, 201 Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council has adopted Ordinance *301 which amends the City ot Hastings Zoning Ordinance Landscaping, Article 8 page 23 • Landscaping now required tor all uses except one and two family house*. • Spec111c iequ।remen15 lor number and size o11rees, bushes and shrubs dependIng on the zoning district. ■ Planning Commission has the authority to modify these requirement* depending on the situation. LEGAL NOTICE February 11 1997 David A KdImon (P34200) 205 W Saginaw St Lansing. Ml 40933 (517) 484-0693 Sheryll Lynn Trost 8004 S. Natchez Burbank Illinois 60459 pmiwMC' PUBLIC NOTICE Signs. Article 7 page 11 • Purpose section added • More definitions of various types ol signs added • Sets up application procedures. •Sizes In all districts remain unchanged. - •Portable signs MUI allowed on a temporary baste, but limited to 32 aq ft. In size. tiques. Hoff said her favorite part of running the business was the challenge of improving pieces tbr people "I liked taking an old ragged piece and making it look like new.” she said. Over the years, she said, she has surprised herself by finding ways to restore items that were on their last legs. She added that through the business she has met many people and has enjoyed col­ lecting antiques. While Hoff's biggest challenges fell with upholstery, husband Bill’s were working with wood items because he sometimes had to add drawers to dressers. Some of their customers, she said, were the owner of Sam's Joint in Caledonia and Dr Douglxs Shumway People come from Middleville. Caledonia. Hastings. Grand I I I I I I I I • CITY OF HASTINGS • Anlmele. Section 3.49J page 10 • Wild animals (see definition in Article 3, page 4) are defined and prohibited In all residential zones • Permitted animals are better defined go along. She still intends lo upholster furniture for herself and her family and some friends but is definitely ready to slow down. She will have an auction March 10 to sell her an­ Treasurer balance* accepted as read. Garry Barnes appointed part-time Borry Twp. Folice Officer. Adopted resolution to install street light ol Scribner and tow Street. Tas settlement 44 accepted for £314.299.29. Accepted February bill* for o totol ol 129.749.53 Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Debra Dewey-Perry Cleric Richard Barnum (2/20) Supervisor Winners were drawn recently as part of Hastings Floor Covering's Grand Open­ ing. Pictured having won assorted items sold by Hastings Floor Covering are (from left) Nancy Smith, Sandy James. Rita Brown. Kent Smith. Karen Neeb, Arthur Allerding, Pat Gahan, Edna Symmes, Joe Duffy, Nancy McCandlish, Johanna Hartman and Alan Tarbet. Winners not present were Dorothy Caton. Kenneth Springer, Randall and Aggie Bertrand. Loretta Huska, Cindy Jenkins and Judy Schau. I Board ot Appeals, page 103 • The position of Secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals is deleted. • Mayor now required lo appoint two alternate ZBA members to serve when regular members cannot. • Time limit on validity ol variances extended from three months to one year with a one year extension �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 20. 1997 Prosecutor Dale Crowley informed the court that pursuant lo a pica agreement, he would recommend probation and that incar­ ceration be limited to six months Bozc's attorney. Daniel Levine, said Bo/c has sought help for his substance abuse COURT NEWS: The former assistant director of nursing al Tcndercarc was sentenced to probation Thursday. for possession of a controlled sub­ stance Linda M McNight. 45. of Kentwood. was arrested and arraigned in December on six counts of possession of analogues. In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher told McNight the goal of the justice system "is lo get you pointed in the right di­ rection " He said he was taking into account that she had no prior convictions and was a college graduate. Fisher said he believed McNight suc­ cumbed to temptation, which he described as "not an unusual situation" for someone in her position. He sentenced McNight lo two years proba­ tion on 7411 status, which is a section of the Public Health Code that operates similar to youthful offender status. It allows a judge to put a person on probation for possession of a controlled substance and eliminate the record if they successfully complete proba­ tion. Like youthful offender status. 7411 sta­ tus allows any guilty plea or conviction to be scaled from public view Fisher also sentenced McKmght to $1,000 in costs lo be paid al a rate of $25 per week, as well as mental health or substance abuse counseling In other Circuit Court business Thursday: • Michelle L. Hudnall. 23. of 4727 Wal­ dorf Road. Delton, had sentencing delayed until Feb 12. 1998 She was charged with larceny from a building, a felony. If she has no criminal offenses for the next year, her conviction would be reduced lo a misde­ meanor. Until she is sentenced, Hudnall was or­ dered lo pay $100 in costs, serve 20 hours of community service and be in her residence Ex-Eaton County Treasurer is guilty of embezzlement Former Laton County Deputy Treasurer Eileen Kline awaits sentencing on March 20 in Eaton County Circuit Court after being found guilt) of embezzlement. According lo the Eaton County Clerk's of­ fice. a jury found Kline guilty of six counts of embezzlement all over $100. That verdict Feb. 6 came after a trial, which began on Jan 27 in Circuit Court. Earlier reports from Prosecuting Attorney Jeffers Sauter indicated that his office was contacted last spring to investigate a loss of 53.500 from the county treasurers office Af­ ter that investigation, slate auditors were called in. and as a result Kline was arrested <wi five counts of felony embezzlement. Ad­ ditional charges were brought against Kline in October. All totaled, about $7,890 was missing from the treasurer's office. Those same reports indicated that the alleged inci­ dents took place on Jan. 11. 1995. Dec. 6. 1995 and on Dec 11.1995. When asked if the charges were due to a misappropriation of funds. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Michael Eagen replied. "All six counts involved money that should have been deposited, but wasn't. None were re­ ported as a mistake in transferring funds." While awaiting sentencing. Kline remains free on a $10,000 bond. She was dismissed from her job in the Eaton County Treasurer s office shortly after charges were filed Nashville youth awaiting forensic exam in burglary Brandon Eric Cross. 18. of Nashville awaits a forensic examination to sec if he is mental!) competent to stand trial on two counts of breaking and entenng and one count of destruction of property, after he and four juveniles allegedly broke into the Fuller Street School and VFW Hal) in Nashville. According to reports the charges stem from an incident Dec. 21. when windows were broken, computers tampered with and fire extinguishers sprayed all over the schcxil. Damages there exceeded $2000. During a hearing last Wednesday in Hast­ ings before Barry County District Judge Gary Holman. Cross' cash surety bond of $5,000 was continued, allowing for his re­ lease from the Barry County Jail once posted, but it is unlikely that he will be out for long. He is lo appear before Circuit Court Judge James Fisher on a charge of probation violation resulting from similar charges Feb. 20. "He is easily persuaded by others." com­ mented his attorney Michael McPhilhps. "He would not likely participate in this kind ol activity if left to his own devices." No word at this point was given as to when results of the examination will be available. According to the Barry County Prosecutor's office, that process will be fol­ lowed by a determination hearing in District Court. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Can the Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 COMING SOON - Annual R.V. and camping show at Kala­ mazoo County Fair Grounds, Feb. 28. Mar. 1 & 2. Presented by Battle Creek/Kalamazoo R.V. Dealers Association. 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Sable and white, adorable, raised in home, first shots A wormed. $250 $350. 517-647-7435 Hom, » ABANDONED FACTORY REPO'S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for walerbcd, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. • Rocknc A Bo/c. 42. of 12195 Enzian Road. Plainwell, was sentenced to probation and jail time He was accused ol p*»ssession of cocaine and use ot cocaine Communication from... U.S. Congressman Nick Smith Better balanced budget bill For me, the point of the balanced budget amendment is to limit the size of government. One hundred years ago American govern­ ments spent under 5 percent of our Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In 1947 the federal budget was 12 percent of GDP. Now it's 22 percent. The rising taxes necessary to pay for big government have reduced the life style of Americans and millions of others throughout the world. Keith Marsden of the World Bank finds “negative relationships between taxes and GDP growth, and critical growth deter­ minant (investment, labor supply, labor pro­ ductivity and exports)... Overall, an increase of one percentage point in the total tax/GDP ratio is estimated to dec.ease the rate of economic growth by 0.36 percentage points.'' The bottom line according to Richard Rahn is that “the US federal government is well beyond the optimum size to maximize economic growth, the proper course of action is for the Congress and the Administration to immediately design and implement a program to 'downsize' the US government so that it does not c-msume more than 15 percent of GDP.’* ’ A balanced budget and limited government will benefit all Americans by spurring growth in their standard of living and increasing per­ sonal freedom. A balanced budget that has a high level of spending that is paid for with high taxes reduces the standard of living of the average family. For instance, if the 1947 tax rales had remained in force throughout the last 50 years, the average family income would be double what it is today — that is $72,000 not $36,000. Just imagine what the average fami­ ly could do with twice as much income! During this debate. Congress should take a close look at what has been accomplished in Michigan. The State of Michigan has adopted spending restrictions through the Headier amendment. This amendment restricts government growth by linking State expen­ ditures to a specific share of Michigan's economy. I have introduced a Constitutional amendment to limit total federal government outlays to a specific share of America's gross domestic product (GDP). And just as* the Headlee amendment in Michigan prohibits the Stale from passing on unfunded mandates to local governments, my amendment would prohibit the federal government from sidestepping the spending limit by imposing unfunded mandates on the States and the private sector. Even if we agree to balance the budget, some argue for higher taxes and more spen­ ding. That continues a 50 year trend. Under five year budgets developed in the 1990s. taxes increased $235 billion in 1990 end another $350 billion in 1993. Increased tax­ ing. spending and borrowing cuts not just into Americans’ take home pay but also into their freedom. More than 200 years ago. Thomas Jefferson argued that giving too much power and more.y to Washington would lead lo an oppressive, inefficient federal government. This prospect led him to say. "The public debt is the greatest of dangers to be feared by a republican government." REPORT, BEAUTIFUL BRASS KING SIZE BED with -Brand New" Luxury fun pillow lop mattress set Cost $1,300. must sell! $375, 1-517-676-6414 (4) 12-VOLT FENNER FLUID POWER HYDRAUL­ IC UNITS. Self-contained. $350 OBO. Call 616-945-9340, after 6:00pm.________________ SEALY QUEEN SIZE “FIRM” MATTRESS SET includes deluxe frame and beau­ tiful maple headboard. 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CHEVY 1W7 4x4, $3,500. 616-795-3682 days, 616-795-2585 mghts._________ continued from pegs 3 for undocumented mileage to former Road Commissioner Robert Russell that was later paid back) should have been a red flag to anyone who saw them." Dwyer said. "And my opportunity to look at those documents revealed other serious irregularities in the use of public funds at the Road Commis­ sion." Dwyer alleged. "When the public audit is concluded, the results should be referred to the prosecutor or the attorney general for an opinion on prosecution and recovery of any funds that may have been misused, should that be the case, or for a public declaration that all is well at the Road Commission." he said. Dwyer also told the board that he believes there is a lack of public confidence in the Road Commission and in the County Board. He also pointed to a recent Banner opinion poll of six people selected al random who believe road commission members should be elected rather than appointed "The good peoj who work at the Road Commission are often the scapegoats for the political problems in their department, and that is unfair." Dwyer said. "And it is in­ cumbent upon this Count) Commission to lift any cloud that hangs over the Road Commission or its staff." MISCELLANEOUS PORTA POWER PARTS with extra end fittings and pumps. Make offer. Call 616-945-9340, after 6:00pm._____________________ NEW 1996 BUICK REGAL Gru aSport. While, beauty, front wheel drive, V-6 auto, leather, moon-roof, am/fm cassctt and cd. AU options, plus keyless entry. Full warranty 3 yean 36,000 miles. Sticker price $24,577. Price to scU al $21,750 616-664-4983. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. t i-ioo-iawa problem and that despite his past history of drug use. "has been able lo maintain gainful employment working with heavy equip­ ment " In imposing sentence. Fisher told Bozc. "I hope this experience has convinced you you don't want to have anything more lo do with cocaine." • He sentenced Bozc to three years probation with 12 months in jail and the last six sus­ pended. He also ordered Bozc to pay $2,500 in costs, a $2,500 fine — both to be paid al a rale ol $50 per week — a $150 forensic fund fee and a probation oversight fee. He also made Boze eligible for work release and ordered him to attend mental health or sub­ stance abuse counseling. • Andrew D. Nelson. 17. of Wayland, pleaded guilty lo a charge of second degree home invasion. He was scheduled for a March 6 sentencing. Crowley told the court in exchange for Nelson's plea, his office would dismiss a charge of larceny from a building and not prosecute for other property crimes in Barry Counts that Nelson confesses lo. • Timothy L. Slagtcr. 24. of 1905 S. Charlton Park Road. Hastings was sentenced lo 20 days in jail after pleading guilty to vi­ olating his probation by failing to report to his probation officer in December or Jan­ uary. POLICE BEAT Hastings man held in assault HASTINGS — Hastings City Police plan to request warrants against a 47-year-old Hastings man for a Monday evening incident in the 500 block of S. Jefferson. Police said they were called lo a domestic dispute involving the man and two other men who live with him. The two victims told police they arrived home from the bar and began to play pool with the suspect. While playing, they said they questioned house rules established by the suspect and talked trash to the suspect when he would miss shots. One of the victims said he left the room to go into the kitchen, where he heard one the victims being beaten. When he relumed, he told police saw the attacker hitting the other victim. The man grabbed the attacker and pulled him off. The victim said the attacker then grabbed a pool stick and threatened to hit both of them with it. When police arrived, the man dropped the pool stick he was carrying and walked upstairs. While officers attempted to talk to the two victims, they heard a noise they said sounded like gun being loaded. As police escorted the two victims outside, the man came down the stairs with a long gun. yelling at the victims to get out of his house while racking the gun. Police said he dropped the gun after several demands from officers to do so. Police said they plan to seek two counts of felonious assault against the attacker. Hastings police probe assault HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are continuing their investigation of a Feb. 7 fight behind the Oldc Towne Tavern that left one man unconscious. Police said the victim s wife told them he was intoxicated and became jealous when she began to speak with the suspect, a 33-ycar-old Hastings man. She said they went outside and began arguing in Hie parking lot. where he then swung at her and missed. The suspect decided to break up the fight and punched the victim, causing him to hit a truck and fall to the ground, but she said he repeatedly beat the victim. Two days after the fight, police said, the woman informed them she had spoken with the suspect, who said if he was convicted he would most likely go to prison. She said he told her if he was going to prison, he would go to the victim s house and do something that was worth going lo prison for. The victim, who originally wanted lo press charges, called police five days after the fight and said he did not want to press charges. Officers said the victim did not give an adequate reason why he had changed his mind, and they informed him that because of the extent of his injuries they would be sending the report to the prosecutor's office, although they would add he had changed his mind. When police were able lo question the suspect, he told police he just went to break up the fight and accused the victim's wife of lying, saying he only hit the victim once. < Police informed the suspect they would be seeking a request for aggravated assault and possibly extortion. Money bag stolen from auto BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry Township Police arc investigating the theft of a money bag from a car that occurred Feb. 11. Police said the man. a local business owner, was on his way to deposit business checks and cash from the previous day totaling about $900 when he stopped at the Speedy Mart station in Delton He left the car unlocked to go in to purchase a cup of coffee, said police, and returned lo find the bag missing. Hastings business burglarized HASTINGS — The Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings is investigating a breaking and entering Feb. 11 of the Thiss Body & Frame business in Hastings. Trooper said numerous tools were taken in the theft, as well as 500 business checks to Thiss Body & Frame. They said several of the checks have been cashed in the Grand Rapids area and ask area businesses lo be alert for these stolen and forged checks. Troopers encourage any business coming into contact with people attempting to cash these checks to immediately report it to their nearest police agency. VCR stolen from summer home PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Prairieville Township Police report a breaking and entering of a summer home in the 11000 block of Sunset Point Drive. Police said they are not sure how old the break-in is. as it was found by a friend of the cottage owner. The subjects knocked out a window pane in the front door, gaining entry to the cottage. Police said the break-in was unusual as the house was not ransacked. They said the subjects went directly lo the living room and look a Sharp VCR worth about $150. but left a television and stereo equipment. Man held for 3rd drunk driving ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Michigan Stale Police troopers arrested a Delton man Feb. 13 for drunk driving, third offense. Troopers said they attempted a traffic stop on vehicle speeding on Marsh Road near Wildwood Road. They said they observed the vehicle pull away, possibly to elude them. After activating lights and siren, troopers followed Patrick B. Townsend. 35. lo a private drive one-quarter to one-half of a mile cast of Marsh Road. Troopers said Townsend backed up a driveway to a garage, and they pulled their patrol vehicle in front of Townsend to prevent him from leaving. When troopers questioned Townsend, they sa:u his speech was slurred, had glassy and bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of intoxicants. They said Townsend admitted to them he had been trying to elude troopers. Troopers confiscated a half-full 22 oz. bottle of beer that was tucked partially under the driver’s seat. Troopers said Townsend admitted to dnnking from the bottle while driving and attempting to hide the bottle from troopers. A preliminary breath test showed a 19 blood alcohol content. A .10 level is considered to be drunk driving. Townsend was arraigned Feb. 14 and is scheduled for a preliminary examination Feb. 26. Drunk driver also faces eluding ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested a 42-year-old Bellevue man Feb 9 for third offense drunk driving and fleeing and eluding. Deputies said they were west bound on West Lake Road when an east bound vehicle crosv.’d over the center line just behind them. Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, which continued for about one mile onto Wolf Road cast of M-66. before turning into the driveway of a residence. Deputies said they smelled a moderate odor of intoxicants, and the man had bloodshot and waters eyes He told them he had had six beers between 9 p m. and the lime of the traffic stop, about 2 15 a m A preliminary breath lest registered a .16 blood alcohol content. , Deputies said the man's passenger told them he had wanted lo gel the vehicle to his home so it would not be impounded. She told them she had been dunking also and that was why he was driving. Deputies were seeking warrants for third offense drunk driving and fleeing and eluding. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-02-27.pdf ed24ab65f69c8008eb48b7bef715c5f7 PDF Text Text Couple celebrates 75 wedded years Gay rights topic of 1st Friday See Page 2 Cage district tourneys set See Page 2 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER L .J/w "‘Winw^ltclto,,, W S- 1-3 ;f. f««tin95. HI THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 27. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO. 8 News Briefs New pediatrician to join Pennock Dr. Liu White. • pediatrician. will begin her practice al Pennock Hoeprtal thia fell. She will be board eligible in pediatrics upon completion of her threeyear residency at Children's Hospital in Detroit. She and her husband. Christopher, will live in the area. Dr. While earned her medical degree from the Wayne Slate University School of Medicine. Her practice will be in the Phyiiriww Center adjacent to the hospital. For more information, call 948-3116. Snow day makeups set The »t g Atm Schools win be ■aoH up two awow days. Marek 17 and May 3. 1ri«sitirl an "Triasia^nry Days” on the school catentter, w> be rngater attendance days far MdeMS. Any days at canceled daaaes after Feb. 12 win be made al the ead of tee school year. Scavenger hunt to help playground A scavenger hunt this Saturday will help fund the new playground superstructure al Bob King Part planned by the Hastings Circle of Friends. The 'hunters- will be seeking some of the materials and tools needed to build the "Twtgle Town" playground in May. Requests will be made donated and borrowed items. Those who would like to take part in the hunt may meet at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings at 1 p.m. Saturday. Participants are encouraged to bring a county map. a phone book and a large bos. For more information, call Jill Zwientikowski. general coordinator for the Circle of Friends, at 948-8838. Humane Society plans open house The Barry County Humane Society will an open house to show off its new office from I to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at I06B East Stale St., in downtown Hastings. Refreshments and door prizes will be available. The Humane Society will have regular office hours from 10 a m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Wednesdays and Fridays starting the first week of March. Arrangements can be made for other times. Membership fees for senior citizens and students are $3. $5 for adults. The office number to call is 945­ 4602. The mailing address is P.O. Box 386, Hastings. Mich. 49058. Parents' workshop slated for tonight Nurturing Active Parents will have a parent workshop "Effective Discipline in Early Childhood" from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 27. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 325 W. Center St- Hastings Guest speaker will be social worker Cheryl Overmire, a special in early childhood development. Child care and refreshments will be provided. Parents and care givers are welcome To make reservations for child care, call Cindy Kaczmarczyk at 945-3871. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two PRICE 50* Waldorffs sell business after 100 years by Mary Warner Staff Writer ■ Walldorff Furniture, a fixture in downtown Hastings since 1893, has closed. The 129-ycar-old historic building in which the store was housed has been sold to Joe Michaels, owner of Fuller’s Furniture Store Inc. of Ionia. A new furniture store will be opening in the building. Il is not certain al this point whether the Walldorff name will be kept for the new store. Michaels was unavailable for comment al press time. A spokesperson at Fuller’s said she believes Michaels intends to open the new store March 10. She believes plans are to sell a mix of country, traditional, casual and other furniture. According to Walldorff family members, there will be no gift shop in (he new store (a gift store was located in the basement of WalldorfTs). Fuller's Furniture "has been a familyowned business just like WalldorfTs" for 80 years, according to the spokesperson, and Michaels is "dedicated to the family-owned downtown furniture store image. ’ WalldorfTs hxs been owned continuously by members of the Walldorff family since it was first established 104 years ago. Phillip Walldorff. the fourth generation of WalldorfTs to own the store, voluntarily made the decision to get out of the furniture business, family members said. Walldorff has i*o grown children, both nf whom have woiked at the furniture store off and on for years. However, neither of them had an in­ terest in retaining ownership. The building was originally constructed in 1868 as pan of the three-story "Empire Block," housing four stores on the ground level. In 1983 the WalldorfTs restored the bnck exterior, so the portion of the building housing the store looks much as it did more than a century ago. The structure has been designated as a his­ toric building by the Barry County Histori­ cal Society. The furniture store was begun by Milan Walldorff Jr. and A.E. Renkes in 1893. At some point (historical accounts and newspa­ per accounts aren’t clear about when), the furniture store also became a mortuary (family members referred to the original store as having sold "caskets and cabinets.") Later Milan's brother Harry purchased Renkes' interest in the business, and the two brothers ran it. The mortuary business was eventually Phillip WalWortf (right) and his son Dan are pictured in the furniture store in 1993, when the store celebrated its 100th year of business. See WALOORFF continue page 3 More flood watches posted Storm dumps 3.5 inches of rain by Jason Carr Staff Writer Heavy rain followed by snow caused local­ ized flooding through Barry County last weekend and more rain and snow melt was expected for late this week, potentially causing more flooding. Dave McIntyre. Hastings observer for the National Weather Service, said the weather system dropped 3.54 inches of rain between 3 p.m. Thursday and 8 p.m. Friday, before changing to snow and dumping another five inches of the while stuff through 6:30 a.m. Sheriff Steve DeBoer noted the Sheriffs Department handled an increased number of car-dccr accidents over the weekend and spec­ ulated "the weather may have sti.red up the deer." Acting State Police Commander Sgt. John Appiccili said his department had been in contact with county emergency management coordinators to check on the Hood level, but had no need to call in extra troopers. Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver said activity in his department also was lim­ ited to accidents caused by the rain decreasing visibility. As of press time, the National Weather Service had placed Barry County under an­ other flood watch for Wednesday.Feb. 26, as rain was expected to begin again. Saturday. Another 1.5 inches of snow fell from 3:30 a m. to 10 a.m. Sunday, bringing this win­ ter season's total snowfall to 93 inches. The average snowfall in Barry County is 51.9 inches. The Thomapple River crested at 8.11 feet between 6:30 and 8 a.m. Monday, said McIntyre, exceeding its flood stage of seven feel. Roughly 23 roads in the county were completely covered by water at any one lime, with more roads partially water-cov­ ered. said Road Commission Engineer Brad Lamberg. He said most of the water was no more than one inch deep. Flooding was worst in low-lying areas, but was widely scattered. Lamberg said. "People's houses and driveways that never flooded before were flooded." He added that much of the flooding was near the Thomapplc River and county drain systems A few gravel roads were washed out. said Lamberg. but have been repaired enough "to be passable. I can't tell you the exact condi­ tion right now." Wednesday morning. He said Road Commission crews worked overtime on Friday and Monday and a 10- to 12-hour shift on Saturday, while a partial crew worked Sunday, erecting barricades where needed and putting up "waler over road" signs. Hastings Department of Public Services Director Jeff Mansfield said State Road be­ tween Wilson and First streets was the only problem reported with Hastings streets. About a foot of waler was over State Road, requiring its closure, and caused some damage to the downstream side of the culvert and embankment. Mansfield the damage was "nothing major” and could be left until spring, unless the waler expected for the later part of the week caused more damage He said streets near the Thornapple River had no reported problems. "Il didn't impact us too significantly." said Mansfield. The Hastings City Police. Barry County Sheriffs Department and Michigan State Po­ lice post in Hastings reported few problems as a result of the weather, except for traffic accidents due to reduced visibility and ice as temperatures dropped below freezing. Rain, followed by snow and freezing temperatures, turned homes and yards along the Thomapple River into ice skating The city of Hastings was not hit greatly by the river's flooding, but homes and businesses along the river were rinks during the weekend as seen by this photo of a front yard on Center Road near the river, (photo by Perry Hardin) threatened as the water rose on Friday afternoon aS can be seen in this photo taken from the Michigan Avenue bridge. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 27. 1997 City must award playground equipment removal by bids ; bv David T. Young E/r/.u The Whispering Waters Campground has made ihe City of Hastings an oiler lo re­ News Briefs Village Players set ‘Curse of the Rattler’ The Village Players of Middleville will present “Curse of the Rattler” on two consecutive Fridays and Saturdays. Feb 28 and March I and March 7 and 8. al the Middle Villa Inn. Cost for the production and dinner will be SI8 per person. ‘Wizard of Oz’ set at Maple Valley "The Wizard of Oz" will go on stage at Maple Valley High School March 13-15. Curtain times arc 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. March 13 and 14. and 2 p.m. Saturday. March 15. The part of Dorothy has been double cast for both Megann Patrick and Tomi Jo Scaly, as has the part of the Scarecrow, by Dan Lcep and Robb Rosin. Other prominent players will be Beth Sleeper as Aunt Em. Craig McDougal as a farm hand and the Wizard. Malt Knoll as Uncle Henry. Kyle Curtis as the Tin Woodman and Travis McIntire as the Cowardly Lion. Tickets arc S3 apiece. KCC will offer ACT workshop Kellogg Community College's Barry County campus in Hastings will offer an American College Testing (ACT) workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. March 8. The workshop will provide test­ taking strategics, orientation to the ACT. introduction to the test format, sample items and methods for answering questions. The fee for the workshop is $25. Those planning lo attend should bring a pencil and a calculator. For more information, call the Barry County KCC Center at 948-9500. Showcase to mark 6th anniversary The nationally known Tex-Mex group Los Bandits will be featured at tonight's Musicians Showcase at Arby's in Hastings, starting at 6:30. The performance will help mark the sixth anniversary of the Showcase series. Los Bandits, who hail from Kalamazoo, have performed nationwide, but their only local performance was in 1994. at the Hastings Summerfest. They combine rhythm and blues, gospel, country rock, tejano and norteno music. Also scheduler! to appear lonighl arc Jell and Becky Oexler. Kevin Gaugier. Dan Waldorff and Jim Gibson, all acts from Hastings Waldorff and the Oexlers w ill be making their Showcase debuts Scaling at the Showcase is on a lirslcome. first-served basis. Promise Keepers rally is March 8 The Promise Keepers of the Hastings area will have their spring rally al from 8:30 a.m until noon Saturday. March 8. at the Hope United Methodist Church. M-37 and M-79. south of Hastings. One of the organizers, the Rev. Jim Fox. said Men of Promise fellowships have been organized in local churches and are attempting to bring about reconciliation within their own fellowships. A Men of Promise Steering Committee, with representatives from area churches, is planning a scries of mini-rallies for the Men of Promise in Barry County. They ask area churches to be hosts for the rallies. Any church interested may call Russ Katje at 948­ 2726. The rally theme for the March 8 session will be "Reconciliation: Can a Broken Church Heal in Time to Minister Healing to a Broken People ’" Mike Brown of the Mike Brown Ministries of Baltic Creek, and Fox, of Thomapple Valley Prayer Ministries, will scive as resource leaders for the program There will be a free-will offering for expenses. move old playground equipment at Bob King Park to make way fix a new superstructure coming next spring through the "Circle of Friends" parents' group. Cancer screening tests may be free Free mammograms and other cancer screening tests may be available lo area women over 40 who don't have health insurance because of free programs olicrcd by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Those who meet income guidelines or don't have insurance may be eligible. For more information, call lhe Health Department at 945-9516. Hospice to offer grief recovery Barry Community Hospice will offer a rive-week grief recovery class scries, beginning Monday. March 3. from 7 to 9 p.m. at its offices. 450 Meadow Run. Suite 200. Hastings. Grief recovery combines learning about the grief process with talking to others who have lost loved ones. There is no charge for the programs, but donations arc accepted. For more information, call 948-8452. Hastings junior in ‘Guys and Dolls’ But the city, by law. cannot accept lhe of­ fer and must award the removal by a bidding process. "It's not legal fix us lo dispose ot property in that manner (simply accepting .in often," said City Manager Howard Penrod "They (Whispering Waters) can bid on removal or lhe city can remove it and put the equipment up for bid." Roger and Uta Valmont, owners ol Whis­ pering Waters, in a letter lo council, pro­ posed removing three existing pieces of equipment, including a climbing dome, a swing and a large play structure. They said they would supply volunteer labor, disas­ semble the equipment, hold the city harm­ less for any liability and supply volunteer labor for site preparation for the new equip­ ment They also said they would donate $250 to the city to help defray costs. The Vilmonts also said they plan to refur­ bish the equipment and make it available to children in the future at the campground Director of Public Services Jell Mansfield said the large piece of equipment, however, has seen belter days. "Die big structure has come to the end of its useful life for us." he said. The vote was unanimous lo pul the equipment removal up for bid, with council members Evelyn Brouwer and Harold Hawkins absent. The Circle of Friends, a group of local volunteer parents, has combined efforts lo raise funds to build a new children's play­ ground superstructure al Bob King Park and they hope to begin construction in May In other business at Monday night's meet­ ing. lhe City Council: • Approved an agreement lo allow the county to string up fiber optic cable on ex­ isting utility poles on city right of ways from the courthouse to the sheriffs depart­ ment for no fee. The county will use lhe ca­ ble for communications between the two fa­ cilities and io establish a video arraignment program Penrod said the fiber optic system in place is a good idea "so we don't have lo siring new' cable every time there is a need." Cable television companies in the future may try to bring a fiber optic system lo Hastings. • Decided to continue studying a 425 agreement for extension of sewer and water to Rutland and Hastings Township sites. The utility extensions will be necessary with the city providing water and sewer lo the new Star Elementary School under construc­ tion in Hastings Township, just outside the city limits. State law requires connecting to sewer lines where residences or businesses arc within 200 feel. However, with a new ordinance adopted by the council Monday night, residences near the new school won't be required to hook up to sewer until their private systems fail. On a related note. Penrod. Mayor Frank Campbell and council members Miriam White and Dave Jaspcrse plan to attend a Michigan Municipal League seminar on an­ nexation and land transfer April 9. Hastings and Rutland Township officials have ex­ pressed fears that 425 agreements essentially will result in the city annexing properties that hook up to city utility service. • Approved a request from the Summcrfcst Committee lo stay the local ordinance gov­ erning use of a beer tent, concessions, ani­ mals and other things in Fish Hatchery Park during the annual local celebration Aug. 22­ 24. However, another Summerfest request was tabled fix further study. • Adopted protective covenants that will be added as deed restrictions to the sale of prop­ erties in the Hastings Industrial Park. The by Jason Carr Staff Writer First Lt. Gary Newell has been selected to replace Ron Neil as commander of the Michigan Slate Police post in Hastings. Newell, a graduate of Saranac High School, has been commander of the State Police post in Adrian for about three years. Before becoming the Adrian post commander, he worked for posts in Ionia and New Baltimore, was a sergeant at the Erie post in Monroe County, served « I New Castleton trustee named land. He also drives a school bus for Lakewood. Dcmond lives north of Nashville on Wellman Road, not far from Woodland. ‘Heartsaver CPR’ class is March 4 Pennock Hospital will conduct an American Heart Association "Heartsaver CPR" class from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday. March 4. in Pennock’s Conference Center. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation performed properly can help victims survive to receive treatment with advanced medical techniques. The CPR instruction will teach participants how the heart and circulatory system work and how that knowledge may help avoid heart attacks through a prudent, sensible lifestyle. CPR instruction will show how to recognize the warnings of heart attacks and strokes and what to do if they occur. The Adult Heartsaver class is designed to leach the lay person single rescuer CPR and management of choking victims with the Heimlich maneuver. Lenten Lunch series continues The annual Lenten Lunch and Wor­ ship scries will continue from noon to I p.m. every Thursday through March 20 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. The scries, sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, includes a noon lunch for a free-will donation and worship from 12:30 to 1 p.m. The wor­ ship of Word and prayer will be led by the Rev. Chuck McCabe, pastor of the Emmanuel Church, and devotion will be include each week from other area clergy Devotions will center on the seven "1 Ams" of Jesus in lhe Gospel of John from the New Testament. The theme for today's (Feb. 27) session will be "I am the bread of life," a devotion by the Rev. Ben Herring, pastor of the Woodgrovc Brethren Church. Emmanuel Episcopal Church is lo­ cated al 315 W. Center St., comer of Center and Broadway in Hastings. For more information, call 945-3014. • Approved requests from the YMCA to use softball diamonds at Fish Hatchery Park, volleyball courts at First Ward Park and di­ amonds. tennis courts and playground facili­ ties at Bub King Park for summer, softball, volleyball, baseball and children's activities. • Approved changes in the Department of Public Services employees’ retirement plan in accordance with lhe labor contract. • Met with Don Smalligan of M.C. Smith & Associates, architects, to talk about plans for council chambers in the current MainStreet Savings & Loan building, which will be used as City Hall early next year. Council members Monday afternoon also went on a lour of the building that will be home to city offices starting on Jan. 31. 1998. MainStreel plans to move to a new site on West Slate Street next to the new Wendy's Restaurant. State Police ' commander announced Misha Neil, a junior at Hastings High School, is singing and dancing as a “Hot Box Dancer'* in the Grand Rapids Civic Theater's production of “Guys and Dolls." Neil also appeared in the Civic's 1996 production of "The King and I" as a Royal Dancer. The musical is based on Damon Ru­ nyon's stories of Manhattan characters, set in the 1950s. who are “not so nice," but very lovable. Paul Dreher is direc­ ting the production, which is scheduled for performances every day except Mon­ days. from now through March 22. David Dcmond has been appointed new Castleton Township Trustee. He replaces Bill Wilson, who stepped down from his post after being appointed fire chief for the Castleton­ Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Department. Dcmond has been a dairy for more than 35 years and said he would like lo act on behalf of preserving agriculture covenants arc to protect residents of the park from various issues and enable the city !o meet one of the qualifications for the parklo be certified by the stale "This basically complements our zoning ordinance." explained Penrod Uns is some­ thing lor the tenants to be aware of before they move in “ • Approved the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce's request for permission lo have the annual Sidewalk Sales July 25 and 26. and 27 if necessary There will be no food festival in conjunction with the sales this year, according to Karen Heath, chairwoman of the event. • • Granted a request from lhe local Ameri­ can Legion Post No. 45 to have a Memorial Day parade downtown on Monday, May 26. • Approved a request from local Girl Scouts to have their "Summer Fun" day camp programs al Fish Hatchcry Park from 9 a m. to 3 p.m. July 28-30 and Aug. 4-7. Area couple celebrates 75 years of marriage Vem and Gladys Hammond reached a milestone last month that few have ever achieved. They've been married for 75 years. Only teen-agers. Vern and the former Gladys Aspinall exchanged vows in Hastings on Jan. 3, 1922. when Warren G. Harding was president. Twelve other presidents have come and gone since, but lhe Hammonds are still together, living al their home . the last 30 years on Dowling Road in Hope Town­ ship. Both grew up in lhe area, but attended dif­ ferent rural one-room schools. Vem. now94, went to Durfee School while Gladys. 93. attended Dunham School on Dowling Road. After they were wed they had five children, all of whom are still living, including daughters Margie (Clarence) Trader of Cali­ fornia. Vonda (Lester) Lake of Arkansas and Vada (Ken) Ycarslcy of Alaska and sons Ly- one of Dowling and Neil of East Leroy Gladys also has two sisters. Leona Roberts of Delton and Donna Rider of Newaygo, as does Vem. The couple has 20 grandchildren and too many great-grandchildren for them lo count because they're scattered all over the country. Vem was a farmer through the Great De­ pression years, but he later worked for Union Stamm Pump in Battle Creek and drove a school bus for Harper Creek before he retired and moved lo the Dowling Road address. Gladys, besides being a homemaker, worked for 20 years at Kellogg's in Baltic Creek. She also made ceramics for many years. Both still live independently at their home and do light housework. They had a cabin near Harrison in northern Michigan until just a few years ago when they sold it. Gay rights is focus of next First Friday The next First Friday forum March 7 will focus on homosexuality and the rights of gays and lesbians in society. Three area ordained ministers will serve on a panel to discuss four critical issues that have been debated recently in West Michi­ gan. particularly in light of lhe recent scries of stories about the late Gerry Crane, the gay­ music teacher al Byron Center schools, who was forced lo resign last August and died in January of heart failure. The program will be held at noon Friday. March 7. al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, cor­ ner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings The three panelists scheduled to appear are: • The Rev. Douglas VanDoren. pastor al the Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ in Grand Rapids for the last 18 years VanDoren has been on lhe board ol di­ rector lor the Grand Rapids Urban League and a member of lhe Concerned Clergy of West Michigan that has been dealing pub­ licly with gay rights issues. He and his wife arc expecting their first birth child soon. • The Rev Sue E. Sinnamon. associate minister for education al Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids She has been in­ volved in conducting women's retreats and continuing education programs, and works with children's and women's issues. Sinnamon is a church staff liaison to the Education Council. • The Rev. Susan Irish, former pastor of a church in the Saugatuck-Douglas area who plans to go to law school and become an at­ torney. Irish has been active in encouraging the Saugatuck Village Council to pass a human rights ordinance to protect gays and lesbians from discrimination. The four key issues and questions the group will take up arc: • What human rights do gays and lesbians seek and deserve’’ • What docs the Bible say about homosex­ uality and how does it aflect what Christians should do’’ • What rights do gays and lesbians have in the work place'* Can they be summarily dismissed from their jobs or be subjected lo what Crane was when he taught at Byron Center? • Do homosexuals actually choose their lifestyles, or are they bom with their sexual orientation? The program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party, will include ques­ tions and answers and everyone is invited. Those planning to attend arc encouraged to bring their own lunches Light fare will be available at the hall. Coffee and tea will be provided by lhe Democrats. - •. i I 1 lieutenant in the Stale Police Operations Division in Lansing and was a lieutenant on lhe State Police's Organized Crime Unit in East Lansing. Newell said he still owns property in Ionia County "and I hope to build a home there -4 someday. If you want to move up in thii department you have to move around. They don't promote you in place And not many jobs open up. but this was close enough 16 be very attractive." Neil retired from lhe Hastings post it January and Sgt. John Appicclli has been serving as acting post commander. AppicelH was to retire yesterday (Wednesday), leaving Sgt. Michael Haskamp as acting commander until Newell’s arrival March 23. Drama club plans comedy The Hastings High School Drama Club's production of the comedy. “You Can’t Take it With You." by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, will be Friday and Saturday. March 21 and 22, at 8 p.m. at the high school lecture hall. Produced by special arrangement with the Dramatists Play Service Inc., N.Y., and directed by MaryMartha Melendy, with stu­ dent directors Renee Bell. Lesley Thornton and Tia Harper, the cast of students is now in rehearsal, preparing to entertain. The fast­ paced romantic comedy is about the unique Sycamore family, whose unorthodox lifestyle during the decade of the thirties conflicts with the stuffy-socialite Kirby family, whose son. Anthony Kirby Jr., intends to marry Alice Sycamore. Cast members are Victor Lewis, as the patriarch of the family. Martin Vanderhof; Rebecca Shorkey as Penny. Alice's play­ writing. “artistic'* mother; Carley Case as Alice, the hopeful fiance of Tony Kirby; Jeremy Sloan as Paul Sycamore. Alice's father who earns his living by making fireworks in the basement with his friend; Mr. DePinna, played by Ben James; Sarah LaJoye. as Essie. Alice’s sister who sees herself as a “real" dancer, not like that “amateurish Ginger Rogers!"; Teague O’Mara as Essie's Russian Ballet Instructor. Mr. Kolenkhov; Nick Feldpausch. as Essie's day-dreaming, xylophone-playing husband. Ed Carmichael; Julia Reges as the haughty Mrs. Kirby, Tony’s mother, and Zakh Holston as her Wall Street-magnate husband. Anthony Kirby Sr.; Man Barnum as the love-struck Anthony Kir­ by Jr.; Seth Doe as Donald, family friend and handy man. whose romantic interest in Rheba. the family maid played by Jennifer Ogden; Lindsey Karas as the Grand Duchess Olga Katrina, who. like Kolenkhov, was forc­ ed to flee Russia; Peter Lewis as the IRS agent. Wilbur C. Henderson; Jennifer Lewis as Gay Wellington, an actress with a slight “problem"; and Josh Doe and Lucas Holston as the “G-Men." Tickets, available at the door on perfor­ mance nights, are $4 for adults and $3 for senior citizens and students. . | �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 27, 1997 — Page 3 County Board denies Middleville’s request for annexation by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Chris Bnxikcr was so against having his properly annexed to the Village of Mid­ dleville that he took some time off work Tuesday mono ng to tell lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners. Brooker's efforts and similar opinions voiced by other affected property owners paid off. County commissioners unanimously showed their sympathy lo citizens' objec­ tions io lhe proposed annexation of 13 Thomapple Township parcels lo Middleville by denying lhe village's request. “I'm happy." Brooker said during a recess at the meeting. "I'm a new. first lime home­ owner and this is the first thing we've ever had to do on a county level. "It's kind of exciting lhal we actually won. I'm pretty excited about that. The time 1 didn't make money working (today). I just made up for by winning this, so that's a good thing," he said. Commissioner Tim Burd said citizens* property rights was his primary concern in voting lo deny the annexation. “If people don't want to be annexed into lhe village, that's gixxl enough for me...Any government entity doesn't have lhe right to force themselves on a private individual. That's the most important thing here." Commissioner Lew Newman agreed “If the people don't want it. we shouldn't force it down their throat." The county board's vote was taken after a public hearing on lhe proposed annexation this week. The issue first came before the board last November, but was postponed to allow time for village officials to prepare statistics on the cost of a proposed sewer to serve the majority of parcels in the proposed annexation areas. ''Great'' is the way citizen Larry Bailey re­ acted to lhe denial after the hearing. "I think $35,000 is a lot of money lo pay for a sewer system when you don't need it. Most of us have more than a city lol. We have acres and we don't need a sewer system...! want to thank the commissioners." The village had informally proposed ex­ tending village sewer service by creating special tax assessment districts to 11 proper­ ties that had been proposed for annexation. Several commissioners said they were reluc­ tant about the proposal because lhe village "If people don't want to be annexed into the village, that's good enough for me. Any government entity doesn't have the right to force themselves on a private individual." Um BavCCMUMiNiMMr had not taken any formal action to approve a sewer extension. Businessman Bill Gavin of Gavin Chevro­ let said. "I’m in favor of how the commis­ sioners voted because the annexation at this time would have been premature because the village was not ready on the sewers yet... I think they made the right decision to post­ pone it until the village is committed on the sewers." For Middleville, denying the annexation means the village is coniemncd "to main­ taining inefficient, unfair and illogical ser­ vice areas where the village must constantly face the unenviable choice of providing cer­ tain hard io separate services fix free (such as police, street lighting or snow plowing) to some folks who do not pay for them or re­ ducing the level of service for everyone else." Village Manager H David Arking told the county board in a written report. Village officials have not decided whether lo appeal the board s denial or pursue a dif­ ferent annexation plan. Denying lhe village's annexation request will stymie the village's "foreseeable future" goals fix infrastructure and economic devel­ opment. he said. Denial will pul the village at a competitive disadvantage with Wayland, Caledonia and other communities in attract­ ing new business. Arking said. The residen­ tial sector of Middleville will have similar compctitise disadvantages, he added. "More sensible village boundaries and more efficient service delivery" were also reasons why Middleville wanted to annex the 13 parcels. Arking said Annexation "is vital for the future well­ being of Middleville and its ability to remain a vibrant and cohesive community." he said. Property owners in the proposed annexa­ tion area would have received a heavier tax burden, with the addition of 11.5615 mills for village taxes. The additional revenue from the parcels would have added about $5,565 to village coffers. "In comparison, lhe village collected $386,829 in property lax revenue and total revenues of $1,041,246 in 1996." Arking told the county board. Some of the property owners, he said, would actually save money by paying vil­ lage taxes instead of double utility rales that arc charged fix out-of-village residents who use its services. Being subject to new ordinances if annexa­ tion was approved was one of the complaints of propertv owner Chris Brooker during the hearing. "1 kind of like the freedom I have already with my property." he said. Brooker also objected lo the fact that lhe proposed annexation seemed to randomly se­ lect parcels north and south of the village, without a "squaring" of the area. Regarding additional costs. "I don't want to have to pay extra for what I feel is some­ thing I don't need." he said. Another resident Joyce Domi re. who has 6 1/2 acres said her expense for a proposed sewer after annexation would be anywhere from $35,000 to $50,000. based on road frontage costs presented. That cost would be "^sizable amount of money that 1 don't ever sec myself recoup­ ing." she said. "I can't imagine anyone on this board wanting to pay $35,000 extra." Domire told the county board. Arking had mentioned that some area citi­ zens who benefit from village services such as police, street lighting and snowplowing, do not pay for them. However. Gavin said lhe benefits of his township business arc a tradeoff. He said his business employs about 22 people who are residents primarily of Middleville and Barry County who spend money at other local businesses in addition lo the customers his business attracts who also spend money in area restaurants and shops. "1 think it's incorrect to say that we arc re­ ceiving benefits without providing benefits back," Gavin said. "My concern on annexa­ tion has always been trying to get lhe sewer service that I feel would balance the annexa­ tion. It's a service that's needed up on the north end by our business and other busi­ nesses in our area. To separate the two is­ sues would not be correct. It should occur simultaneously. We question if we were an­ nexed would it really happen? . "We're not asking for them to put sewers in and not have us be annexed, but on the same hand we would not like to be annexed without lhe sewers happening." Gavin said. Arking said lie isn't aware of a legal mech­ anism that could allow sewer and annexation to happen at the same time while protecting the village. "But in a real sense, they are happening simultaneously because the process of in­ stalling sewers starts with the process of shopping for a bond, getting an engineer...It all takes time. So lhe process is starting now. It will take us until ’98" to complete preliminary work. Arking said. Property owner Dean Bass said he doesn't believe the village has anything to offer him. "Il's a prohibitive cost, let's face it...." Bass said of annexation. Larry Bailey, another property owner, suggested a two-year delay in thinking about the proposed annexation. ' It would give everybody a chance to cool off a little bit and get their figures and facts together," Larry Bailey said. Before commissioners voted, member Emmet Herrington said. "I think there's an­ other far reaching matter that we've got to consider in the future. Our cities are being strangled by the outside political entities for development and I think you've got to con­ sider that at some lime." Herrington also said he respected lhe rea­ sons why individual citizens were opposing the annexation. "But you have lo keep this in mind as our population increases. I don't know what lhe answer is. but it's something we have to face and make some decisions on eventually." he said. County Board Chairman James Bailey said he agreed with Herrington, but said Mid­ dleville is protected by county lines from the pressure coming from growing Caledonia. "These property owners (in Thornapple Township) have bought and paid for the property, paid taxes on it. Their wishes have to stand in the forefront in my mind." Bailey said. Newman, who made lhe motion to deny the annexation, noted that he didn't under­ stand why annexation was necessary to have a sewer installed in the township area. He said Gun Lake has one of the "best sewers around" and didn't have to be annexed to an­ other governmental entity to get it. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he had a “real hard time" accepting lhe proposed costs the special assessments for sewers. He said special assessment districts should be larger to bring costs down Wenger also noted that the board didn't have a formal commitment from the Mid­ dleville Village Council concerning (he sewer. Herrington said he agreed there should be a commitment so the people could be told "what they arc going to get and when." Commissioner Rod Goebel said he didn't believe the cost to individuals for sewers can be justified, even though he is a proponent of the environmental benefit of sewers. "I don't see annexation justified here for the sake of lhe sewer." because of the poten­ tial hardship on lhe individuals, he said. WALDORFF This old photograph depicts Walldortl's during the days when it was owned by the original proprietors. Milan Walldorff Jr. and A.E. Renkes. continued from page 1 moved to a separate location in Hastings and later sold. The furniture business, however, remained in the Walldorff family, with Phillip WalldorfTs children representing (he fifth generation of Walldorffs to work there. The final cleanup of the upper stories of the furniture store this past week revealed a treasure trove of historic artifacts, including antique caskets and antique embalming kits. There is a high-ceilinged ballroom on the lop floor of the building, and several doorways on the second floor which used to be entrances lo apartments. Wooden floors in the building were described in a newspaper account during lhe exterior renovation as being "so sturdy they've never squeaked." Not only is the building a link to lhe past, lhe Walldorff family itself has been a part of the earliest history of the American colonies. According to a newspaper account of the family's history, the Walldorff family first came to America in 1635 and settled in New York. A member of the family served in the Colonial Legislature in the mid-1700s and was a friend of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Milan Walldorff Sr. caiqe to Michigan from New York in 1856 land established a farm in Hope Township. Milan's two son's. Milan. Jr. and Harry, arc the original propri­ etors of Walldorff Furniture. Walldorff family members said they arc grateful to lhe community for its patronage and support of the furniture store over the past 104 years. The three-story building where Walldorff Furniture was housed, located at the comer of State Street and Jefferson, has been designated as an historic building. Embalming kits such as the one pictured (at right) and old caskets, like those underneath and behind the embalming kit, are some of the historic artifacts that were discovered in the upper stories of the building. Sterilization researched for mother of dead child by Jason Carr Staff Writer Sentencing was delayed until March 13 in the cnminal case involving Ruth Walsh, to allow attorneys to research whether Circuit Judge James Fisher can order sterilization as a condition of probation. Walsh-. 34. pleaded no contest in Circuit Court in January to a charge of second degree child abuse in the death of her 22-month-aid son. Adam. He drowned in August at the In­ dian Valley Campground in Thomapple Township. The family had lived at the campground for almost a month after being evicted from their home. She originally was charged with involun­ tary manslaughter, but that charged was to be dismissed by prosecutors as a result of plea negotiations. Prosecutors would also recommend no jail lime. Walsh had been scheduled for sentencing last Thursday At the hearing. Prosecutor Dale Crowley told the court he agreed that "the facts indicate more culpability by Mrs. Walsh for lhe loss of her son than she's will­ ing to admit," as reported in lhe pre-sentenc­ ing report from the probation department. He said the death of her son may be enough punishment to warrant lhe recommendation of no jail time. Walsh is pregnant now. and abusc/neglcct proceedings arc continuing with her three surviving children. When asked by Fisher. Crowley said he would probably begin simi­ lar proceedings with Walsh s new child when it is bom. Walsh's attorney. David Gilbert, said he objected to claims made in the report, saying much of it was based on the police reports, but did not give much weight to her District Court preliminary examination in Septem­ ber. where three counts of child abuse against her other three children were dis­ missed. The charges had been tiled with the idea her children were malnourished, but Gilbert said the preliminary examination had shown they weren't. Before postponing sentencing. Fisher said Walsh "probably |was| taking care of the kids to the best of your ability, but I'm not convinced you have the ability to care for them appropriately." He said while this was an appropriate case for compassion, it is dif­ ficult to comprehend "what to do with a per­ son who cannot appropriately care for chil­ dren and continues lo have them." He said he had considered tubal ligation, where the Fallopian tubes are tied, as a con­ dition of probation, "but I'm not sure if I have that authority." Fisher decided to post­ pone the sentencing and ask prosecutors and Gilbert to research whether he ould order Walsh to undergo medical treatment restrict­ ing her ability lo have children. In a phone interview with the Hanner Wednesday. Fisher said such a move could only be for lhe duration of Walsh's proba­ tion. “The longest I could put her on probation for in this offense is five years." he said. He said while he specifically asked attor­ neys to research tubal ligation, "that doesn't mean 1 won't consider other possibilities." such as Norplant Speaking to the Banner Wednesday. Gilbert said the choices were between chemi­ cal sterilization or tubal ligation, but he de­ scribed that as "more permanent." Gilbert went on to say. "I think the law is going to say he can't do it. So far as 1 can tell, he can't do it because it would be a vio­ lation of her constitutional rights." He said Fisher may be able lo order the procedure if a statutory law gives him the authority lo do so. Court precedent might also give him the authority, but Gilbert said the only case he has found where steriliza­ tion was ordered was a California case from the 1920s involving a defendant convicted of criminal sexual conduct, "and that's an en­ tirely different matter" He said while he is not done researching the issue, he docs not believe restricting Walsh's ability to have children "falls under the purview of the criminal justice system. "If |Fisher] can show it's for rehabilitative purposes, it may be upheld, but I haven't found anything similar to this case," Gilbert concluded. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 27, 1997 ——---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- -------------------- |Lettersfrom our readers... Spirit of pioneering must return Random thoughts, opinions, suggestions To the editor: Some random thoughts while trying to solve a jigsaw puzzle: Drugs should, and in lime, will be legal­ ized. the same as what finally happened in legalizing alcoholic drinks. There is nothing wrong with having a pic­ ture of oneself w ith a voting card. It prevents fraud. I often sing to my little dog Sparkles ("Sparky" for short) lhe following song "You are my sunshine, my only \unshinc You make me happy when days arc gray You'll never know. Sparky, how much 1 love you. Please don't ever take my sunshine away." Which reminds me of a saying I came across: "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog." When waving my hand to police cars on my walks lo town with Sparky happily rid­ ing in my grocery cart. I'm waving a thank you for them. They keep Hastings a safe haven in which to live. Now that the grant writing firm for Barry County ended up as a political fiasco, it’s lime for lhe County Board lo allow bids in­ stead of making personal choices. The com­ ment by one of the commissioners who op­ posed taking bids was about how nice the persons chosen appeared What's that got to do with job qualifications? I've heard of stu­ pidity. but please, let's nt't overdo it. 1 received a nice letter from Senator Spencer Abraham. He wrote that he's one who does not waste nor take advantage of taxpayers* money. Then days later, flash! There is Abraham's picture on local TV, as he and another senator are accused of making trips out of the country on taxpayers' money. There arc 15 trips for Abraham al­ leged lo be investigated. The continued bombing of abortion clin­ ics. Planned Parenthood clinics, threats, name calling, harassment of women trying to enter clinics for abortions, doctors being killed, these acts of cruelly, hate, revenge and murder by anti-abortion people are good examples of dictatorship. A Catholic pncsl last year was interviewed Beware off scanner overcharges Speaking the Truth in Love A few years ago. an area pastor approached our clinic about the possibility of providing a talk on the topic of "conflict resolution" for his church family. It seems he was concerned about the gossip­ ing and back-scabbing that was occurring bet­ ween church members. He could see the devastating effect* cf poor communication as members held on the resentments and seeds of disunity were taking root. In a similar way, it is not uncommon for us to see couples whose marriages are falling apart after years of failing to resolve conflicts. Their lists of resentments are long and it is easy to understand why they no longer feel like the dose friends they once were. It is dif­ ficult if not impossible for intimacy to co-exist in an atmosphere of unresolved hurt and anger. A good source for understanding effective communication can be found in the Holy scriptures. We are warned against gossiping and are instructed to go directly to the brother or sister who has offended us and then to try and resolve our problems. An important concept taught in Ephesian^ 4:15 is to "speak the truth in love." This is a style of communication that brings important issues to task but does so in a loving way. It is often referred to as "assertive behavior." Assertive behavior can best be understood as being one of three different styles of relating: passive, assertive and aggressive behavior People who relate in a passive way do not actively try to resolve conflicts. In­ stead. they avoid conflict at all costs and do not let their opinions be known in a direct way. Often these people enter counseling feel­ ing angry, hurt and diminished. On tn* other end of the continuim is ag­ gressive behavior. People who relate in this way tend to only think of "number one." They will step on whomever they can to ac­ complish their means. Often they are careless about how they package their words only later to wonder why their relationships do not flourish. Assertiveness is a style of relating that shows caring for oneself and other people. It is an active style of communication that at­ tempts to resolve conflicts in a timely manner before the foundation of a good relationship is eroded. An assertive person chooses words HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Sine* 1856 by Dateline's Jane Pauley, and he suggested that all abortion doctors and their aides be killed. Pauley asked him about loving one another and lhe priest shook his head no. The head of the Catholic church did not rep­ rimand tic priest. He was allowed to con­ tinue to run his church as usual. It's not life, but lhe determination, yes the determination, by anti-abortionists to con­ trol. dictate and meddle in lhe private lives of others whose thoughts and beliefs differ from theirs as to freedom of choice. The Ionia politicians opposed to doctor-as­ sisted suicide arc out to makes names for themselves. Dr. Kevorkian and Janet Good (dying from cancer) are their targets. The tri­ als begins June 10. You can be sure that political tactics of all kinds will be used to try and convict them. How sad These politicians also refuse the rights of those who differ from them in thoughts, beliefs and choices. Love one another and understanding one another are becoming rare attributes. Anti­ abortionists and those Ionia politicians arc perfect examples of lack of love and under­ standing, right to choose, right to think and believe. ■ Religion is take for granted, superstitious, no proof. wishful, hopeful, play it safe. And it's a financially profitable business. Justine McLean Hastings carefully and tries to use words that describe his or her feelings while refraining from the use of blaming statements. Unfortunately, relating in an assertive man­ ner does not guarantee that our messages will be well received by others. This is because we have no control over what another persons* agenda is or whether he or she wants to relate in a healthy manner. However, one has a bet­ ter chance of having solid relationships if he or she earns a reputation of "speaking the truth in love," caring about communicating openly and honestly with others while en­ couraging them to do the same. To the editor: Do you know how much you paid for the items you purchased the last time at the store? You could have paid loo much, if you don’t know about a scanner overcharge. A scanner is the computer that the cashier scans your items over at the checkout lane. We have a law that slates if we have an over charge on a purchased item, we must get back on each item 10 times lhe amount of the over­ charge up to $5 plus the cost of item. The next time you make a purchase, com­ pare your receipt with the actual cost of your items. You may get back a scanner refund. BUI Mullins Hastings 74A. /I jPette*.: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or wil1 be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion^ To the editor: Yes, 1 realize “Asteroid" was only a movie, but who has forgotten lhe images of comet Shoemaker-Levy breaking into 21 pieces before slamming into Jupiter? Each chunk of the comet left a bruise, the size of Earth, in Jupiter’s southern hemisphere. What will we do when this movie becomes reality? Will the human race become extinct, as did lhe dinosaur? It is now widely accepted in the scientific community that a large meteor struck the Yucatan Peninsula cons ago. throw­ ing up enough smoke, ash. and other debris to shroud lhe planet for months. Without the sun's light and heat, vegetation died off and. as a result, the dinosaurs that had not frozen to death, died of starvation. Is this what the future holds for mankind? Yes! Unless we do something about it! We must take action now to save our collec­ tive buns (read eggs), which are all in one basket. Three locations call to us for coloniza­ tion: Mars, the Moon and space itself. We are generation-X. It is in our nature to ex plore, ex-ploit. and ex-pand. The pioneer­ ing spirit may have skipped a feu generations, but it is alive and well. And we are more capable today of reaching Mars than we were of getting to the moon, in 1961. At that time. President Kennedy slated. "I believe that this nation should set itself a goal, before this decade is out. of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth..." Private industry is needed to make this hap­ pen. We can no longer afford to have the government contract out to do the job; not when the private sector can get the job done for one fourth the cost. Yes. it will be expen­ sive. but it takes money to make money and there is big money to be made. If I have piqued your interest, feel free to contact the National Space Society at I-8OO-376-GRBIT or the Southwest Michigan Chapter of the National Space Society at (616) 746-5268. Lon Grover President-NSS. SWMC Galesburg Good Samaritans were appreciated To the editor: This letter is written lo try lo inform the citizens of Hastings that there arc many good and helpful people in our community today. My husband and 1 were downtown last Friday night and when we relumed to our car. the rain had turned to snow and the streets had become icy. While my husband was clearing off our car windows, he slipped and fell on the ice and hit his head. Two people walking down the sidewalk came to our aid. They were so kind and help­ ful. They helped my husband up and put him in lhe car so that he could collect himself. Seeing their concern and care was such a wonderful blessing, but neither my husband nor I were able to thank them for their kind­ ness. Before we could say anything, they continued walking up Church Street. We want to publicly express our gratitude for being there when we needed them. Too often people see and hear only the negative side of our fellow citizens in lhe news. We were blessed to see the good and kind last week. So thanks to the people who were walking on Church Street Friday, Feb. 21. They are certainly angels in our book. J.E. Cole Hastings Read the BANNER Every Week and be INFORMED resident off BarryCounty Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. . President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. How about longer school day' The State Board of Education is considering lengthening the school day, making it 11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and plan to include in the day class work, physical education, vocational training, study periods, arts, tutoring and other activities parents can choose. What do you think of this idea? Fradanc Jacoba Vca Prastdant Stephen Jacoba Secretary •NEWSROOM • Daw) T. Young (EMor) Elaine Grfbert fAssa tanz Editor) Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habei Kathryn SeeJye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Clasarfien ads accepted Monday through FndayBam to 5 30 p m . Saturday 8 30 a m - Noon Scon Ommen Cindy O’Neill Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year tn adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings. Ml 49058 Elden Shellenbarger, Hastings: "No. it's too late in the day. It would interfere with people's routine. And the sc hi xrls are having enough financial difficulties with the stale not helping them out and having lo come to the voters." Chau Nguien, Grand Rapids: "If I was still in school. I wouldn't like it. but I think it would help education because kids get to stay in school longer and keep their minds on school. I think it would be better in some cases, but not in others." Mitzi Brehm, Hastings: "I'd like it. I think there are a lot of children who going home to empty homes and nothing to do after school. I think this would give them something constructive and safe." ■ I ' ; Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. ' State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dtvtston o< J-Ad Gripties Inc. 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 4905^0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobo Pfostdant Joyce Ryan Treasurer • Jana Thomas, Middleville: "I'm not totally averse to lengthening the school day. I feel as far as education is concerned the kids can never get enough of that" Mace Thomas, Hastings: "Il’s hard to say. I think they have enough time in school. They maybe should shorten the time given to them in the summer — give them less time off." Melvin Lajoye, Hastings: "I think what they're doing right now is good enough for me." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 27, 1997 — Page 5 County renews efforts to collect room and board from jail inmates Stephen DeBoer told the board DeBoer believes the position will p-y for itself from the revenue generated from room and board collections lhe position pass $7 79 to start and in­ creases to $x 17 alter six months With the ability to place mor? emphasis i..i collecting room and b«...rd costs from inmates, the county has the potential ol an­ nually bringing in $40,000 lo $50,000 more in revenues. DeBoer said alter lhe meeting. "What we do is give a bill to someone when they leave (the jail) and it s prorated, it starts out at $30 a day for the first five days and then goes down h's a graduated scale." Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A renewed effort lo collect the costs of room and board from former Barry County jail inmates will soon be in place The Bans County Board of Commission­ ers Tuesday approsed hiring a full time clerk/typist for the Corrections Department at the jail lo aid in the collection of room and board costs to house inmates Along with that duty, the position will include the combined work ol a receptionist, bookkeeper, typist and general clerical assis­ tant and other responsibilities. "I don't see this as a person who is going to go out and knock on doors...." Sheriff by Walter E. Smith : . : , ; ; J ; ; . ; I ; ■ " he said In 1990. the Sheriffs Department col­ lected $11,018 lor room and board costs. $22,005 in 1991. $27,156 in 1992. and $30,166 in 1993 "Basically, because we got a new com puter system we haven't been following up Frankly, were just getting so mans things that we have to rc|x>n on that we were falling behind. This's why I came before lhe board to get a position *.o that will help us not only gel this initial bill out. but to follow upon it." DeBoer said "There's been a big increase in the amount ol information that •• * have to send to the (Michigan) Dcpartnu.it of Corrections even month ...That lakes a lot more data entry." DeBoer said ol the need for the extra em­ ployee In other business, the county board • Heard Chairman Janies Bailey say that plans tor a retreat for the county board have not been finalised. The big snag in setting a retreat is finding a time that all commis­ sioners can attend. Bailey said. • Increased the mileage rate paid to em­ ployees and county officials who drive their personal vehicles on business from 31 cents per mile to 31.5 cents per mile to comph with an updated Internal Revenue Service rale. • Hiked the mapping director's 1997 salary by $4,500 to compensate for 'he computer services provided to the county. Commis­ sioner Robert Wenger said the increase was long overdue. • Approved hiring an intern and purchas­ ing a $15,770 computer system for the county prosecutor's office. Bailey said those two additions will alleviate the staffing problems in the office. The computer will be paid from money in the county's Drug Forfeiture Fund. Seventy percent of the cost for the intern, who will work 20 hours per week for $8 per hour, will be reimbursed by a law school, the board said. • Boosted the pay of the County Transit's mechanic, a 12-ycar employee, from $9.22 per hour to $11.25, effective March I. • Reappointed Brian Shumway. David Tripp. Roger Patrick. David McIntyre and Jell Youngsma to the Services Area of the Community Corrections Advisory. • Held a closed session to discuss the pur­ chase of real estate. • Reappointed Jeanette Koggc to the Commission on Aging Board and Al Francik to lhe Substance Abuse Board and ap­ pointed Heidi Byrne to the Commission on Aging Board. | HASTINGS - Walter E. Smith, age 7a of Hastings, died Monday, February 17, 1997 at his residence. He was born March 31,1927 in Buttle Creek, the son of Clarence and Sadie (Hollenbeck) Smith. He married Mary Jane Falor, February 15, 1983. Mr. Smith attended school in Battle Creek and served in the United States Army 1945-1946. His employment included Marshall Furnace Company. American Marsh Company, E.W. Bliss Company for 15 years and Hastings Country Cub since 1971. He was preceded in death by one son. Michael Smith in 1975; two brothers, Lloyd Smith and Barney Smith and three sisters, Agnes Steward, Bertha Smith and Martha Webb. He is survived by his wife, Mary* Jane Smith of Hastings; two sons, Clarence Smith of Florida and Ricky Smith of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Linda) Carter of Vermontville; three step-sons. Dean Fletcher of Belding, William Fletcher of Grand Rapids and Daniel Kendall of Spring City. Tennessee; fourteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren and two sisters, Leona Tuttle of Battle Creek and Rita Fox of Bronson. Funeral services were held Wednesday. February 19, 1997 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings Pastor Russell Sarver officiated. Burial with full Military Honors took place at FL Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorials can be made to Barry Coramunity Hospice or Hastings Country Cub. HASTINGS - Merrill Karcher, age 89. of Hastings, passed away Saturday. February 22, 1997 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Karcher was bom on December 6. 1907 in Remus, the son of Henry St Margaret (Mill­ er) Karcher. He was raised in the Freeport area and attended Freeport schools. He graduated in 1925 from Freeport High School. He was married to Beatrice G. Thomas on April 7, 1934. They moved from Hastings in 1944 from Freeport. Mr. Karcher's employment included E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings, Hastings Manu­ facturing Company, owned and operated an automobile service station on M-50 near Freeport/Bowne Center area for several years and was engaged in farming. He was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church and the Goodwill Class of the Church, former member of the Barry Coun­ ty Sportsman's Club and the Rifle A Pistol Club, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed golfing. Mr. Karcher was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice on January 23.1994; his parents; three great grandchildren; two borthers and three sisters. He is survived by one son, Gerald (Lee) Karcher of Caledonia; one daughter, Carol (Ronald) Benner of Hastings; nine grandchil­ dren and twenty-six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 26, 1997 at the Wren Funeral Home with Dr. B afford W. Coe officiating. Burial took place at Bowne Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Methodist Church. FINANCIAL ( turnnhai tn Mark D. Christensen of Edward 0. Jonas • Simple math shows your total return Americans arc concerned with the bottom line. With mutual funds, that bottom line is called total return A mutual fund’s total return includes in­ come dividends, capital gain dividends and changes in the value of the fund's shares. For example, assume you invested $10,000 in a mutual fund at the beginning of the year. Dur­ ing the year, the fund's income dividends were $300 and capital gain dividends were $600. At ycar-end. the shares are worth $400 more than what you paid, or $10,400. Your total return is $1,300 ($300 + $600 + $400). or 13 percent. That sounds simple enough Why. then does a fund's published total return not always agree with investors* calculations? Kemper Fundamentals, a newsletter on the basics of mutual funds, offers a hypothetical illustration to explain the difference between a fund's published return and investors' actual experience The example shows the total return of a $10,000 investment in a mutual fund for the period Apnl 30. 1995. through April 30. 1996. How and when that $10,000 investment was made affected total return The illustration is based on the performance of the Standard A Poor's (S&P> Index of 500 stocks over the given penod. The SAP 500 is an unmanaged index generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. So. why does your fund's published annual return look different from what you receive? The total return shown on your account state­ ment. shareholder report and most other publications is calculated assuming that: 1. the full sum was invested on the first day of the one-year period; 2. the shareholder did not add to or subtract from the invested amount; and 3. all income and capital gain dividends were reinvested In other words, mutual funds publish total return as shown in the first example of the il­ lustration However, not all individual in­ vestments are made that way. as shown in ex­ amples 2 through 5. For instance, in example 2. all dividends were taken in cash. Without the advantage of compounding, total return was lower for example 2 than it was for exam­ ple I. In addition, the fund's value fluctuates dur­ ing the year, so total return is not a constant factor How and when you invest, therefore, affects your total return Fortunately, mutual fund companies understand the confusion over total return Some are working on ways to develop account statements with annual total return figures that re I sect your activity. Until then, however, use the old total retuns equation and a pencil with a good eraser to check your individual bottom line. STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last 'Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prevlous week. Close Chango AT&T Ameritech Anheuser-Busch Chrysler CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Chemical Exxon Family Dollar Ford General Motors TCF Financial Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney JohnsoA & Johnson + ’/• —'1. + ’/• 41’/, 63’/. 44 V; 35 33’/. 62’/. BO’/r 1O3'/r 23 33’/. 59’/? — —'It + 1'/> —'It —'h — + ’/. + ’/2 46’/. 29'1. —'/• 146’/. 49’/. 60 11’/, Kmart Kellogg Company 7O’/j 47’/j McDonald's 55 Sears Southeast Mich. Gasi 20'/2 7’/. Spartan Motors 37’/. Upjohn 354.25 Gold 5.23 Silver Dow Jones 7037.83 Volume 531,000.000 + 1’/. + ’/. —2'/2 —1 — 'll + ’/• + ’/. + ’/* —’/• —'It + 8.40 — — 29.63 .An error was made in the typesetting of the advertising that appeared in the February 25, < HASTINGS - Laurence E. Larkin, age 86. of Hastings passed away Thursday February 20, i 1997 at Pennock Hospital. ’ Mr. Larkin was born on September 8, 1910 ! in Barry County the son of Deyo and Lois (Lee) J Larkin • He was raised in the Hastings area and \ attended area schools. ‘ He was married to Gladys M. Arehart on • March 28. 1933. • Mr. Larkin’s employment included: E.W. I Bliss Company in Hastings, the old Grand ■ Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company in Hast• ings, the Grand Ledge Chair Company in Grand Ledge, and the old Hastings Table Company. • He was a member of the First United ■ Methodist Church. Hastings Odd Fellows 'Lodge, active in 4-H, Scouting and the ’Welcome Comers Grange. • Mr. Larkin was preceded in death by his • parents; one daughter, Nancy Ferreira in 1986; ' one sister, Ena Doxey and a great • granddaughter. • He is survived by his wife, Gladys; one son, Larry (Mary Alice) Larkin of Hastings; three ■ grandchildren, Kathryn Larkin, Eric Ferreira, Matthew Ferreira; one brother. Jack Larkin of 1997 issue of the Hastings Reminder. VFW NASHVILLE 9 s ft f R £ V ‘Natural Woods Setting ‘Adjoins Great Golf •500 ft. Lake AA. ★bMh DANCE ^Bi^ Saturday. March 1st, 9 pm-1 am *1.00 cover per person WHITE WATER BAND Country Rock and Oldies Raffles and 5O/5O Drawings Sponsored by the Sports Fund. HASTINGS Varsity Jackets Novelty & Promo Items Team Uniforms Design Consultation Sue's All At... a 1 LAKE ODESSA - Gladys Peabody, age 73, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, Febru­ ary 23, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born July 8,1923 in Antrim County, the daughter of Archie and Lucy (Lavanway) Misner. She attended Antrim County Rural Schools. Mrs. Peabody was married to Robert Peabody Sr. on June 26. 1957 in Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her husband. Robert on April 9, 1973 and one sister. Viola Fyan. Mrs. Peabody is survived by nine children. Joyce (Loren) Ackerman of Perry, Caroline Combs of Lake Odessa. LeRoy D'Water of Lake Odessa, Ron D'Water of Mancelona, Jimmy (Karen) D'Water of Fife Lake, Patricia (John) Johnson of Lake Odessa. Robert (Karen) Peabody Jr. of Hastings, Judy Brown of Ashley and Daisy Miller of Lake Odessa; nineteen grandchildren, eleven great grand­ children. four brothers. Archie Misner of R or a ford, Mitchell Misner of Lake Odessa, Russell Misner of Lake Odessa and Floyd Misner of Clarksville and two sisters Luclla Vandegriff of St Johns and Lucille Bowerman of Lake Odessa. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. February 26,1997 at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Ward Pierce officiated. Interment took place at Lakeside Cemetery. We arc very sorry far any tncoTwcrucncc this may have caused you or any of your customers. I—'_ _ J—"1 ■i. © § .. ”2-3 Bedrooms/3 Baths "Lots of Windows "Custom Interiors ‘Large Two-Car Garage •Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. 50< OFF LUNCH Valid Monday - Saturday Excludes EikK.ImIm & FUnas o Fafte Morrison Leks Rd., 4H miles south _ _ _ _ _ _ «--ol Sernnec. el puUrc eccess to Me 616-642-9623 £ MEXICAN CONNEXION 131 S. Jefferson Hastings p It’s Our Business To Build New Business y»j »-e Mtwv-Thun. 11 am to 8 pm; Fri. & RESTAURANTS NOW OPEN SUNDAY you re <rc *Mt you n»ve to cf'et it j a va'uatfe Mid-Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear & Tanning Salon PUBLIC NOTICE 121 E Orchard. Delton 23,1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial took place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery Memorial contribution may be made to American Heart Association. The coupon reads 50% off lunch. It Q should have read 50< off lunch. O MORRISON LAKE CONDOS 616-623-8340 • HOPE TOWNSHIP • Cl) Grudinas make your lliou^lilssing. H’s .1 uttH|iM- < ■■iiImiliImmi tri I.Nil .iinI ( H UmI ttriil.iiiis ntuxH litnn llw MK, 70s anti lUh. le.iliuiitg llw twiRin.il anti arltxlx (? Char Bain, 945-2729 Full time cook for a 138 bed county owned medical care facility. Must have 3 to 5 years cooking and supervisory experience. GED or equivalent, with excellent decision making skills. Hours 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Experience •with therapeutic diets a plus. Excellent wages, benefits & working conditions. Call for appointment 616-945-2407 & ask for Heather or apply in person at: ClNDER Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street Hastings 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, Ml 49058 E.OJE. cQiiornapple cManor Wtll Board of Review The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held in the office of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on March 4. 1997 at 6 p.m. Protest to the Board of Review by you or your agent Is necessary to protect your right to further appeal to the Michigan State Tax Tribunal. The Township Board has passed a resolution that property owners may protest by letter if unable to appear in person. Public meetings to hear appeals of the 1997 assessment or taxable value will be held at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. Wall Lake Road (M-43) on the following dates: March 10 • 9 a.m. to noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday) March 11-1 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Tuesday) and any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1997 Assessment Roll. The 1997 Assessment Ratios and Factors as determined by the Barry County Equalization Department are as follows: njciof Ratto 1.0023 46.20% 101 Agricultural ......... 1.0000 .50.00% 201 Commercial........... 1.0702 46.72% 401 Residential ......... 1.0000 50.00% Personal Properly The above ratios are based on the entire class; individual assessment increases or decreases will vary Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids for services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days prior notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address above or phoning (616) 948-2464 Patricia Albert Supervlsor/Assessor Hope Towrship i �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 27. 1997 be sadly missed by many, but we would not deny her the unspeakable joy of lhe rewards she |Pauline Amelia Cichy| DELTON - Pauline Amelia (Betschel) Cichy, age 87, passed away Wednesday. February 19, 1997 in Chicago. Pauline was bom on May 17,1909 in Chica­ go. the daughter of John and Kathrin (Schlitt) Betschel. She married Saris Cichy on Nov 22, 1928. She spent her life being a “home executive" and exceptional mother. Pauline was a member of the Victory Lane Assembly of God Church in Delton. She enjoyed gardening; raising chickens, rabbits, goats and pigs; crochetting, knitting and quilting; and church activities. Parline enjoyed watching the birds as they "dined" at lhe feeders, especially the humming birds. She was an exceptional person-always putting the needs of others before her own. The love and devotion shown to her family and friends was never ending. In her last months her smile and humor were priceless. Pauline will has wailing for her with her Lord A Savior. The bells will certainly toll long and loud as she is welcomed into the Kingdom of God. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Allen Wesley Cichy, Feb. 18. 1988 and one brother. Jacob Betschel. She is survived by her husband, Saris; three children, Kenneth and Barb Cichy of Wall Lake in Delton. Susan and Rod McKee of Battle Creek, Clara Hartshorn of Climax; fifteen grandchildren; thirty nine great grand­ children; one sister, Elizabeth Klumphf of Lake Villa, Illinois and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 22, 1997 at the Williams Funeral Home. Pastor An Rhodes and Pastor Wilson Dye officiated. Interment look place at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Lane Assembly of God or Visiting Nurse Association of Southwest Michigan. Q/Vozitzip ^oqcttzcz... at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 W*ll Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pauor Church (<jce phone *<8-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10 45 a m Sunday Child-vm Church Tuesday prayer and dure time 9.30 am Wednesday evening service 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 pm also Nursery asailaNc fix alt services Bring the whole family ■ARP.Y CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, Ml N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser sices Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor­ ship 11 a m . Evening Services 6 p m W ednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on v kJcos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m . Sunday Morning Worship II am.; Sunday Evening Service bpm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If interested tn a (rec Hixne Bible Study, please call for more details HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W’ Coe. Pastor Craig Supcrt. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ ner free building with elevator lo all llixws Broadcast of worship lervkc over WBCH FM-AM al 10 30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am. Worship 11:00 a.m. with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade; MI-H1 Youth Fellowship - 4 00 p.m.. Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5 30 p.m WEDNESDAYS Family Night Ligi.- Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac nvities starting 600 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Night Thursday. Feb 27 — and March 6 — Community Lenten Lunch and Worship Serv ice al Em manucl Episcopal Church. Sunday . March 9 - Fourth Sunday in Lent and One Great Hour of Sharing WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-1061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Wor­ ship Services Sunday. 9:00 a m . Rev Ken Vsught. 11:00 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 4? i m for all ages NEW Beginning Jan. 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MATTERS Adult classes. Gaining Personal Financial Freedom. Foundational DvKtnnes of Faith. The Minor Pro­ phets - Calling God s People Back To God. Building Losing Relation­ ships With Your Spouse. Children, and Friends Join us for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mondays 6 30 to 8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5.00p m at 154 E. Broad­ way. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednesday. 5:15 p m. at the Hidden Valley Com­ munity Center Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering You are invited and welcome CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 1000a m . Wor­ ship II 00a.m . Evening Sers<ce at 6:00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7.00 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHOOLST CHURCH M 79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coals Grove Road Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758 3021 church phone. (616) 945 9200 bome^hone Sunday Service 9 V) a m.; Sunday School 11.00 a m ; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6 00 p m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7 00 p.m . Wednesday Awana6 30-8:00 p.m. (3 year-olds through 6th grade). Saturdays. 7:00-9.00 p.m Teen Center. 7th-12th grades ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale John*on. Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 pm. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Mar 2 - 8 00 A 10 45 Holy Cum mutuon; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages) Thursday. Feb 27 - 7:30 Adult Choir. 8:00 AA Saturday. March 1 — 9:30 First Communion. I 30 Inquirers. 8 00 NA Monday. March 3 — 7:00 Brothers of Grace. Tuesday. March 4 — 7:00 Shepher­ ding Comm. Wednesday. March 5 - 8 00 HAMA; 5 IS. Children's Choir; 6.00 Supper; 7:00 Vespers. Sarah Circle. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m arc: Rainbows or J.J Bi­ ble Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quu (ages 8-12). Youth Minisines or Teen Bible Quu (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GBACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Puskx A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, lhe Churches and these local Businesses MAIN STREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescnptions" - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan HOPE UNITED METHOOLST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hours Wed -Duin 9 a.m to 12 noon Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 am Sunday School; 10.45 a m Morning Wor­ ship; 6:00 p m Evening Service Wednesday 6.45 p.m Warriors (grades K-6th). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m to 8:30 p.m (grades 7th-12th) Thursday 700 p.m. Prayer Meeting CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11:00am Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p m Even mg Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with “Youth With a Message", 945-9224; 6:30 p.m - Bible study far HI. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 1100 a m ; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship. Sunday. 10 a m and 6 p.m.. Wednesday 7 p.m Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday s 1928 prayer book used at all servKes For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T. HusrwKk. vicar at 948-2101 St Andrew s is a pan of the Indepen dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. ’1AST1NGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m Teens; 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. “Kids Alive*' for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day — 9:00 a m. Senior Adult Bible Study; 10:00 a.m. Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study. 6 30 pm Kid s Quiu mg. 7:00 p m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. MW E Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Morning Worship 9:45 and 1100 a m ; Sunday School 9 45 and 11:00 a m. for children and adults Family Hour 6 00p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out Wednesday. Sr. High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Awana at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastix Sally C Keller. Director of Chrtsltan Education Becky Oexler. Program'Youth Director Thursday. Feb 27 — 1200 p.m Lenten Luncheon and Service al Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 7 00 p.m Cub Scout Pack Meeting. Sharpe Hall. Sunday. March 2 - 9 30 and 11:00 am Morning Worship (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM FMl Nursery is provided during both services; 9:50 a m Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 a m “Coffee Hour" — dining room Monday. March 3 - II 00-3 00 Presbyterian Planning committee Tuesday. March 4 — 9 30 a m. Lydia Circle — Lounge. II 30 a.m Staff meets for prayer. 3 30 p m Handchime Tno. 7 00 p m Lenten Bible Study — Lounge. 7 15 p.m Eileen Circle — Lounge W'ednesday. March 5 — 9 30 MarthaMarv Circle at Jeanne Ener's. I 30 p m Cirlce <3. 1:30 pm Circle M at Rita Brown's. 7:30 p m Circle 85 and Ruth Circle — Lounge [Wesley C. Friend| [_______ Alene Powell Spencer HASTINGS - Wesley C. Friend, age 81, of Hastings passed away Thursday February 20. 1997 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Friend was born on June 20. 1915 in Detroit the son of Wesley and Maty (Demmos) Friend. He was raised in the Dearborn area and attended Dearborn schools. He graduated from Dearborn High School. He was married to Dorothy Wecht on April 30,1937 and she died in 1989. He later married Lorena (Rau) Fruin on May 19, 1990 and she survives. He lived in the Detroit, Dearborn and Berk­ ley areas before moving to Dowling in the early 1950’s. He moved to the Coats Grove area in 1954 and lived at his last address since 1990. Mr. Friend was employed at Eaton Manufac­ turing Company in Battle Creek for 35 yean before hit retirement. Other employment ixluded farming, construction work and Ford Motor Company. He was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church, former 4-H leader, avid bowler, camper and fisherman. Mr. Friend was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy; four great grandchildren and one sister, Ruth Gum. He is survived by his wife, Lorena; ooe daughter, Dorothy (Russell) Kelley of Free­ port; one ion, Wesley E. (Kaye) Friend of Woodland; two step-sons, Paul Fruin of Hast­ ings and Phillip Fruin of San Antonio, Texas; one step-daughter, Phillis Purchis of Floresvil­ le, Texas; seventeen grandchildren and twentysix grandchildren. Funeral services took place Monday Febru­ ary 24, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. James L. Hynes officiated. Burial took place at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church or Barry County Commission of Aging. DELTON - Alene Powell Spencer, age 87, formerly of Conway, South Carolina and Delton, passed away Friday, February 21,1997 at Plainwell Pines. Mrs. Spencer was bom on December 10. 1909 in Conway, South Carolina. She was married to Martin Ansel Powell and preceded in death in 1949. She later married Richard E. Spencer in 1968, he preceded in death July 8, 1987. Mrs. Spencer was a homemaker. She fanned with her husband on Guernsey Lake Rd. for many years raising kids, fishing, bingo and gardening. Mrs. Spencer was preceded in death by two husbands; one daughter, Martha Lois Kuilema in 1995 and three grandsons, Randy Fowler, Jimmy Strickland and Michael Powell. She is survived by eight children, Betty A John Leman of Grapevine, Texas, Paula A Lyall Nordhal of Punta Gerda, Florida, Peggy Boyd of Portage, Ralph A Elsie Powell of Crocker, Missouri, Tommy A Becky Powell of Paradise, California, Martin A. Powell, Jr. of Paradise, California, James H. Powell of Kala­ mazoo and Charles W. A Christine Powell of Kalamazoo; nineteen grandchildren; several great A great great grandchildren; several step children, step grand A great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 21, 1997 at Williams Funeral Home. Burial took place at Oik Hill Cemetery in Oraogeville. HASTINGS - Anna K. Cornett, age 83, of Hastings passed away Wednesday February 19, 1997 at the Mid Michigan Regional Medi­ cal Center in Midland. She was born November 24,1913 in Pitxaon, Pennsylvania the daughter of William and Rose (Zakowski) Kurtinitis. She was raised and attended schools in Pittson. She married Grady Cornett October 1,1942, he died April 17, 1978. She moved to Nashville in 1966 and then to Hastings after her husbands death. She was currently living with her Deice, Mary Ann Garrison in Midland. Mrs Comer, loved to travel, do puzzles, crochet and crafts. She was a member of Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mrs. Cornett was preceded in death by her Jiusband; six brothers and one sister. She is survived by two step-sons, Grady Cornett Jr. of North Carolina and Arley Cornea of Clark, New Jersey; one step-daughter, Virgi­ nia Wurth of Vestal, New York; sisters-in-law, Beatrice Kurt of Clinton Twp. and Ann Kurti­ nitis of Pennsylvania and many neices, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday Febru­ ary 22, 1997 at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hast­ ings. Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial took place at Hastings Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to SL Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings or Charity of ones choice. Reva Hauserman LAKE ODESSA - Reva Hauserman, age 96, of Lake Odessa, passed away Friday, February 21, 1997 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. She was bom September 20,1900 in Orange Township, the daughter of John and Mabel (Chapin) Majinska. She lived in the Lake Odessa area most all of her life. She worked at the A.C Spark Plug in Ionia during WWII and for several yean at the Lake Odessa Canning Company. She was a member of the First Congrega­ tional Church of Lake Odessa. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hauserman in 1977; a daughter, Betty Demaray and a brother, Clarence Major. She is survived by one daughter, Roee Marie Demarey Johnson of Lake Odessa; four grand­ children, Melody (Dave) LaNew, John (Pat) Johnson, Michael (Roxanne) Johnson all of Lake Odessa and Terri (Larry) Duda of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Lamoin Alien of Comstock and Vera Miller of Baldwin; one sister-in-law, Andrus Major DeHaan of Saranac; nine great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 25, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Bruce Pauley officiated. Interment took place at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Chuch, VFW Scholarship Fund or the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Wiliam C. ScAdtewui ALASKA - William C Scheltema, age 91, of Alaska, went to be with his Lord, Monday. February 24, 1997. Mr. Scheltema celebrated 70 years of marriage with his wife, Elizabeth (Schoo) Scheltema on September 27, 1996. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; five children, Chester A Marjorie Scheltema of Vista, California, Hank A Ruth Scheltema of Coxord, Georgia, Bill A Bea Scheltema of Muskegon, Betty A Fred Johnson of Cascade and Cookie A Bud Huyser of Clarksville; twenty three grandchildren; thirty three great grandchildren; one sister, Marie Stringham of Fowlerville and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will De held Thursday. February 27, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at Alaska Baptist Church. 7240 68th St. SE with Rev. Brian F. Harrison officiating. Interment will take place at Alaska Cemetery. Memorial Contributions maj be made to AB WE Aviation Church Planting Ministry or Alaska Baptist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Stroo Funeral Home, Cutlerville. |__________ Ray W. Brandt_________ HASTINGS - Ray W. Brandt, age 70, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Brandt was born on June 26, 1926 in Cokm, the son of William and Geneva (Lance) Brandt He moved to Lake Odessa area in the early 30’s and attended school there They moved to Hastings in 1965. He was married to Barbara L. Strimback on J^4, 1947 and she passed away March 12, He worked at Mitchell-Bently in Ionia, did carpenter work in Hastings area and Viking Corporation from 1966-1992 when he retired. Mr. Brandt served in the United States Army from 1944-1946. He enjoyed woodworicing. Mr. Brandt was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara in 1995; one grandson, Scott Bell in 1991; three brothers, Floyd, Donald and Max and two sisters. Hazel Laux and Evelyn Brock. He is survived by two daughters, Bennie (Raymond) Bell of Hastings and Virginia (John) Billings of Hastings; one son. Raymond W. Brandt of Hastings; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Kenneth (Linda) Brandt of Lake Odessa and Carl Brandt of Saranac; two sisters, Betty Green of Ionia and Ruth Brock of Saranac and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, February 27, 1997 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 28, 1997 at 1:00 pzn. at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Russell Sarver officiating. Burial will take place at Hastings Township Cemetery with full military honors by the American Legion Post 145 of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. I Roy Kauffman| LAKE ODESSA - Roy Kauffman, age 87, of Lake Odessa formerly of Clarksville, passed away Monday, February 24, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born July 18,1910 in Ionia County, the son of Hiram and Clara (Weaver) Kauffman. He attended Clarksville schools. Mr. Kauffman married Estella Mesecar August 4,1934 in Indiana. He lived most of his life in the Clarksville area. He was a farmer and also was employed at General Tire in Ionia for several years retiring in 1971. Mr. Kauffman attended the Clarksville Bible Church. He was preceded in death by one son, David; three grandchildren, Danny and Dale Kauff­ man a nd Jeffrey Allen; two brothers. Ra! pb and Clarence Kauffman and one sister, Alma Nelson. Mr. Kauffman is survived by his wife, Estel­ la; seven children, Roger (Betty) Kauffman of Bradenton, Honda, Robert (Rose Mary) Kauffman of Lake Odessa; Leahbell (Don) Stuart of Lowell, Barbara (Joe) Crisciox of Las Vegas, Nevada, Duane (Sharlene) Kauff­ man of Qomstock Park, Ruth Ann (Bill) Allen of Saranac and Julie (Jim) Benschoter of Lake Odessa; twenty five grandchildren; thirty two great grandchildren; one great great grand­ child; one brother, Truman (Fraxes) Kauff­ man of Grand Rapids and three sisters, Rita Stern of Grand Rapids, Bernice (Bob) Suckling of California and Dorothy Kauffman of Hastings. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27,1997 at the Clarksville Bible Church with Rev. Troy Rininger officiating. Interment will take place at Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Clarksville Bible Church. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Dorothy B. Meier RISING SUN, MARYLAND - Dorothy B Meier, age 95. of Rising Sun. Muyl»nd. formerly of Hastings, pissed away Thursday February 20, 1997 u Cllvert Manor Health Care Center in Rising Sun, Marylaul. Mrs. Meier was bom August 10. 1901 in Beardstown. Illinois. She married her husband, Hazen Meier on August 15, 1925. Mrs. Meier resided in the Hieing, area moat of her life and moved to Delaware in 19B0. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and aewiim and she also taught sewing in 4-H. Dorothy also had been active in the Women's Relief Corps in Hastings. After moving she became a member of the Sl Thomas Episcopal Church in Newark. Delaware. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband. Hazen in 1910 and her pareaa. Thomas J. and Jessie (Caldwell) Bowman. She is survived by two daughters. Pat McCullough of Elkton, Marylaal ami Arlene Bowen of Delton; one sister, Helen For of Grand Rapids; four grandsons; eight peat grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service waa laid Tuesday. February 25. 1997 al the Rupert. Durham, Manhall & Gren Fureral Home Plainwell Chapel. Dorothy will be buried al Hillaide Ckmerery next to her husband. Please share a memory with the famiiy at Ore chapel or on line at wwwrdnigxotn. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Manor Health Care Sdilanhip Fnwt Glen, G. Kime HASTINGS - Glen G. Kime, age 11, of Hastings, passed away WedneMay. February 19, 199" al Pennock Hoapital in Hastinga. He was born April 20, 1915 in ClarkreiTle, the son of Emory and Magdalena (Gackler) Kime. Mr. Kime was married lo Joyce Buche on February 9, 1947 in Lake Odesaa. They cele­ brated their 50th anniveruiy Feb. 9, 1997. He graduated from Clarksville High School in 1932. Mr. Kime served in the U3. Army duritw WWII, 1941-1946 in whach he received sever­ al combat medals, ribbons and Pwple Heat His employment after he returned from dm service included General Mown and the Clarksville Elevator for several yean. He thee purchased a farm in the Clarksville area which he farmed. In 1960he moveduzHastings where he worked at the E.W. Bliaa Manufacturing Company retiring in 19X2. He was a member of the Hastings Middleville VFW Pou 7548 Mr. Kime io survived hy his wife. Joyce; two daughters, Joyann Kime of Hastings and Michele (Larry) Peltier of While Lake; non son. Mark (Harmony) Kime of Wyomi^; seven grandchildren, Alexander Voac, Nicole and Chad Peltier, Eric and Naichele Kime and Carmony and Rexanne Allen; one aiaer, Beulah (Henry) Beland of Lake Odeaaa; own rixter-in-la w. Maryanne Everett of Livonia and several nieces and nephews Memorial services were held Saturday, February 22,1997 at the Koopa Funeral Chanel in Clarkville under the auspices of the VFW. Memorial contributkxis may be made to the Bomie Lym Vanderhoff j HASTINGS ■ Bonnie Lynn Vanderitoff, age 37, of Hastings, passed swsy Mondsy, Frtrosry 24, 1997 si her residence. Mrs. Vsndcrhoff wss bora on September 11. 1959 in Hastings the daughter of James * Amy (Callihan) Willett She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools She was married to William D. Vandzrtioff on August 21, 19(1. Mrs. Vsndcrhoff worked primsrily ss n homemsker. She was preceded in death by her father. James Willett and father-in-law, William Vsnderhoff. Mrs. Vanderhoff is survived by her husband, William “Skip" Vanderhoff; two sons. Robot Willett of Cloverdale and Jacob Vanderhoff at home; her mother, Amy Willett of Hastings; three brothers, James (Ruth) Willett, Jr. of Lowell. Donald (Glenda) Willett of Middlevil­ le and Mark (Lisa) Willett of Hastings; ho maternal grandmother. Geneva Hawkins of Hastings; two step-daughters Shawn Vanderhoff of Vermontville and Beth Vanderhoff of Hastings; one step-son, Gideon Vanderitoff of Hastings, ooe granddaughter, five nephews and three nieces Visitation will be held Thursday, February 27,1997 at 4 00 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held oc Thursday, February 27,1997 al 5:00 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Reid officiating. Memorial contributions may be made io Bonnie Lynn Vanderhoff Memorial Fund. Joon Wagoner Hobbe BURTON. SOUTH CAROLINA - Joan Wagoner Hobbs, age 71, of Burton. South Carolina, passed away Thursday. February 20, 1997 at her residence. She was born on October 7, 1925 in R. Wayne. Indiana, she is the daughter of lhe late Jack Wagoner and Emily Schmdee Wagoner. Joan was married lo Frank D. Hobbs She is survived by her husband, Frank D. Hobbs of Burton, South Carolina; one son. Jon Hobbs of Aylmer, (Xebec; one daugMer, Linda Rubell of Winnipeg. Canada; two sissen. Virginia George of Chicago, Dlinoia and Maty Jane Emrick cf Denver, Colorado and four grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Anderson Funeral Home. Beaufort, South Carolina. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 27, 1997 — Page 7 Social News Woodland NEWS by..Joyce F. Weinbrecht (guest reporter) Allerdings to observe 25th anniverssaiy Endreses to mark 50th anniversary Jerry and Susan Allerding will be celebrating their anniversary with an open house Sunday. March 2. 1997 al lhe Knights of Columbus in Hastings from 2-5 p.m. The open house is given by their children. All friends and relatives are welcome to join us in celebrating this occasion. The children and families of Keith and Joyce (Clark) Endres wish to announce their upcoming 50th wedding anniversary on Sun­ day. March 9th. Brad and Janet Endres. Deb Bump. Diann and Greg Walker, and Janet and Mark Wilson will be honoring their parent's commitment by a special time together with grandchildren and great grandchildren. They encourage Keith and Joyce's family and friends to send cards of congratulations to 902 East Freeport Road, Freeport. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter Beduhns to observe golden anniversary Richard and Kathleen (Hyms) Beduhn celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married in Grand Rapids, on Feb. 20. 1947 and moved to Hastings in 1959. Richard is retired from the Hastings Sav­ ings and Loan. Their children are Valerie (Lance) Bush of Middleville. Adam (Bonnie) of Redwood. Calif.. Randall (Lori). Renee (Charlie) Col­ lins. Sheree (David) Newell, and Scow all of Hastings. They have eight grandchildren: An­ thony (Beth) Plants. Curtis King. Zach and Eiin Woodley. Jacqui and Seth Beduhn. Josh Newell, and Sarah Baty. One great­ grandchild: Michael Plants. Richard and Kathleen are vacationing in Arizona and a celebration will be held on July 5. They would enjoy hearing from friends and -family at 3711 N. Ohio St.. Florence. AZ •85252. Norris-Hendrick plan August wedding Taylor-Negus to wed April 26 Vem and Shari DeWitt and Sun and Karen Norris of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Toni Lynn Norris, to Joseph Ray Hendrick. He is the son of Eddis Hendrick of Hastings and the late Wayne Hendrick. The bride-elect is a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School. The groom-elect is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School. An Aug. 30. 1997 wedding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Steven VenHuizen of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Taylor of West Olive, are proud to announce the engagement of their children Kara Jane Negus and Derek Dennis Taylor. Kara is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently studying Computer Aided Drafting at Kellogg Community Col­ lege. She will graduate in the spring of '98 with an associates degree in applied science. Derek is a 1988 graduate of Athens High School. He received his associates degree in law enforcement from KCC in 1991 and is currently employed as a security officer at the Battle Creek Feder?! Center. Both Kara and Derek are Security Specialists in the Air National Guard. The couple are planning an April 26 wedding. They will reside in Battle Creek. Elliott-West exchange vows Springers to mark 45th anniversary William Brooks West of Hastings, formerly of Battle Creek and Stella Lee Elliott of Hastings, were married Feb. 14, 1997. She is the daughter of Mike and Kye Elliott of Hastings. He is the son of Bill and Pam West of Battle Creek. Honor attendants were Shauna Englehard. friend of the bride and Tony Yates, friend of Jim and Mary (Scott) Springer of Delton will be celebrating their 45lh wedding an­ niversary on Feb. 28. In honor of their special day. an immediate family gathering has been planned. The Sponger's children are Steve and Margie Erb. Dan and Shelley Erb. Mike and Apnl Wertman, Mike and Teri Springer and Kelly Springer. They have 13 grandchildren. Woodland Middle School, the proposed site of the alumni banquet scheduled for May 17. the groom. They reside in Hastings. This past weekend certainly wrni along with the old adage about Michigan weather. We had to go to Troy for a V.F.W. con­ ference, which ran from Friday evening until Sunday noon. We had rain, lots of it, sleet, enough of that and snow, lots of snow, all in the short period of three days. The conference was of great value to those of us who work with veterans' affairs. Laws governing veterans are changing so rapidly that we straggle to keep up. If you are a veteran, or the family of a veteran, and have any questions about benefits, please feel free to cal* veterans' affairs at 948-4881. The Woodland Alumni Association is plan­ ning to meet Monday. March 3. at 7:30 p.m. at the Woodland Township Hall. If you would like to serve on this community, come out for this meeting. They can use your help. The Barry County Historical Society met Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Courts and Law Building in Hastings. The program was by Lorraine and Clifford Fields and was on mak­ ing dolls and rags. Lorraine brought several of the dolls she has dressed and Clifford demonstrated how he makes rags of his own designs. Their next meeting will be March 20 at 7:30 p.m. al the Thornapple Township Hall, 200 East Main St.. Middleville. The program will be "Native Americans, Their Lifestyle and Customs" with Pattie, Joe and Spencer Robinson. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. March 8, at 1 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Historical Society Depot on Emerson Street. The topic of this meeting will be "Photo Preservation." Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings. For more information about the Genealogical Society, call Pam Swiier 374-3141. The Genealogical Society also is offering a basic genealogy class, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, al 1 p.m. Swiier can also give you more information about this class. The March 2 Lenten service, which is being held by the Lakewood Ministerial Associa­ tion, will be held at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church on M-50. The Rev. George Speas will be the speaker. Historic Charlton Park Village and Museum is hosting Michigan History Day District 5 Competition Saturday, March 8. This program is for students in grades six through 12 and is based on original research on a topic relating to the year's theme. There are several categories to select from. The en­ tries are judged at the district' level and win­ ners from the districts are entered in state level competition. State level winners then may compete in the national finals, which will be held June 8-12. District 5 includes Allegan. Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Van Buren, Kalamazoo. Calhoun. Jackson, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph. Branch and Hillsdale counties. The theme this year's contest is "Triumph and Tragedy in History." There are several entries from Barry County this year. The public is invited to come out to Chariton Park and listen to the presentations. Barry County Historical Society is sponsoring two cash prizes to be awarded to Barry Coun­ ty participants. If you have any questions, call Chariton Park for more information al 945-3775. Strains to celebrate 50th anniversary Ribble-Ellis to be wed May 10 Mr and Mrs. Ellis of Fayetteville. Tenn, and Mr. and and Mrs. Anders of Ohio are proud to announce the engagement of William Ellis to Judy Ribble. The bride-to-be works at Citgo on Bedford Rd. Her fiance works al Hastings Manufacturing The couple plans a May 10 wedding at the Hastings Moose Lodge Kenneth and Margie Strain will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary March I with an open house at Baseline United Methodist Church from 1-4 p.m. Given by their children. No gifts please. Kenneth and Margie Matthews were mar­ ried March 2. 1947 at First Methodist Church. Hastings. Both are lifelong residents of Barry County. They are members of Baseline United Methodist Church. Kenneth is a choir member and Margie a member of the United Methodist Women and church historian. Kenneth is a retired dairy farmer, served on the Bellevue School Board a total of eight years. Bellevue school bus driver eight years, past member Board of Review and presently trustee on Assyria Township Board. Margie entered United States Cadet Nurse Corp.. Feb. 1944. graduated from Communi­ ty Hospital School of Nursing 1947. Her in­ terest is genealogy and the history of Barry County. They have four children, six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one great grandchild and three step-great grandchildren. There was a blood pressure clinic held at the Commission on Aging at the Eagle's Aerie in Woodland on Feb. 19. The next clinic will be on March 19 from 11 a.m. until noon. Anyone who would like to have their blood pressure taken is welcome to come in and do so. The clinic is co-sponsored by the C.O.A. and the American Red Cross. A registered nurse takes and records the bto;J pressures. Cathy Lucas returned Feb. 24 and will be back on the job even as you are reading this. 1 appreciate the cooperation while she was away. Thursday, March 7 at 10 a.m. there will be an observance of the World Day of Prayer. This will be held at the Kilpatrick Church on M-66. It is observed by all of the Woodland­ Lakewood Churches. There will be refreshments following the service. Gleesing-Bever to marry June 14 Bruce and the late Kay Gleesing of Hickory Comers along with Don and Judy Bever of Delton, are proud to announce the engage­ ment of their children Jennifer Gleesing and Jeffrey Sever. A June 14. 1997 wedding is planned. jtfarriape Sfice/Ued Alex David Kienitz, Clearwater, MN and Rhonda Lea Simpson. Plainwell. Randy John Schuch, Middleville and Angel Lena Lewis, Middleville. BOY, Tyler James, born at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 10, 1997 to Shane Hyland and Anna Quads of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs., 4 ozs.. and 23 inches long. BOY, Gavyn Micheal, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 11, 1997 at 7:45 a.m. to Angela Mead of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs., 11 ozs., and 2016 inches long. GIRL, Brandi Jean, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 12, 1997 at 7:35 p.m. to Randy and Angie EUwood of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs.. 11*6 ozs.. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Nicole Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 12, 1997 at 11:21 a.m. to Brenda Naylor and Frank Ricketts of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs., 2 ozs.. and 2016 inches long. BOY, Austin Jacob, bom al Pennock Hospital on Feb. 13. 1997 at 10:38 a.m. to Colleen Weaver and Khris Twigg of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs., 4 ozs.. and 1916 inches long. Kinneys to celebrate 50th anniversary Loyal "Bill" and Donna Kinney of Hastings will be celebrating their 50th wed­ ding anniversary with a family dinner hosted by their son and daughter-in-law. Robert and Susan Kinney of Petoskey Bill and the former Donna Bachelder were mamed al the Hastings Methodist Parsonage by Rev. L. Winston Stone on March 8. 1947. BOY, Johnathan Amos Scon, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Feb. 15. 1997 at 4:37 a.m. to April Matzen of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs.. 8 ozs., and 19*6 inches long. Aiston-Norton to wed March 15 Dawn and Jim VanDenDriessche of Hastings and Robert Alston of Texas would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Bobbie J. Alston to Rob Norton, son of Chris and Claude Norton of Nashville. The wedding is set for March 15. 1997. GIRL, Taylor Jo. bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 16. 1997 at 12:48 a.m. to Claudia and DJ Lamance of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs.. 7 ozs.. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Bryce Reanna, bom at Butterworth Hospital on Feb. 7. 1997 at 5:03 a.m. to Shawn and Mindy Hayward. Weighing 7 lbs. 1 oz. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 27. 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: MOMTBAML FOMCUMINK SALE THIS FMUA IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Will BE USED FOR THAT PUBPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Dotouh hot b««n mode in the condition* o» a mortgoga mode by Mortin A. Vaughn. o tingle mon to Trontome'ko Financial Service* Mortgagor. doted December 15. 1995 and recorded on December 20. 1995 in Liber 647. on page 759. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there i* claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of Seventy One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Seven and 56 100 dollar* (|71.777.58). Including Interest at 16.830 percent per annum. Under the power of sola contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged promises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue, at the Sorry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. o’clock, on March 20. 1997. Sold promises ore situated in Township of Irving. Borry County. Michigan, and ore described as PART OF THE WEST 1 /I OF SECTION 14. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. IRVING TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS; COM MEKONG AT THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 2059.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE SOUTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 578.00 FEET THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 320.00 FEET THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 578.00 FEET THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SEC. EAST 320.00 FEET. THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 578.00 FT THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 320.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH 1 /4 LINE OF SAID SEC TION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from lhe dote of such sole. Dated: February 6. 1997 TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES 30190 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 4802S File *97010090 (3/6) EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER tn svbBbMb throughout Grooter Barry County. Ann Landers 220 E. State St . Hosting*. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No (616) 948 2354 SHERRY LYNN GYDESEN 1771 Mathison Rd. Hostings. Ml 49058 TOPE 8 GILBERT. P.L.C. David E. Gilbert (P41934) 436 W. State St Hasting*. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2354 THOMAS RICHARD GYDESEN 9260 Dancy Ave. Baton Rouge. Lo. 70814 TO THOMAS RICHARD GYDESEN IT IS ORDERED You are being sued by plolntlH in this court for divorce and property settlemer* You must file your answer or take other action permitted by low in the court at the court address above on or before April 1. 1997. H you foil to do so o default judgment may bo entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case. A copy of this order shall bo published once each wook in the Hasting* Banner for throe consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court A copy of this order shell bo sent to Thomas Richard Gydesen at the lost known address by registered moil, return receipt requested, before the date of the last publication, and the affidavit of mailing shall bo filed with this court A copy of the Summons and Complaint shall bo mailed to the Defendant at his last known address and proof of service shall bo filed with the court. February 7. 1997 Richard H. Shaw. Judge (3/6) February 10. 1997 — 7:30 p m. All board member*, thirteen resident* and ono guest present. Approved agenda and January minutes. Received correspondence, committee and treasurer's report*. Approved February bills. Approved salary resolution* in compliance with 7A 77. 1999 Approved Bernard Historical Society Grant request. Adjournment 9 32 p.m. Sylvia W. Forster. Clerk Attested to by; Patrkia Albert. Supervisor (2/77) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review (BOR) will meet at 9:00 a.m. on March 4.1997 at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, Delton. Ml 49046 to review the Assessment Roll. The BOR will meet with the public on March 10, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon; and March 14th from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.; and March 17th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; and any addi­ tional days if necessary to hear appeals. For appointment call (616) 623­ 2664 Tentative equalization ratios and multipliers by classification for 1997 are as follows: Class Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Developmental Ratio (%) 44.23 50.00 47.94 45.51 N/C Multiplier 1.1305 1.0430 1.0430 1.0987 The BOR will hear protest of assessed value, taxable value, property classification or percentage of qualified agricultural property exemption assigned by the Assessor Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids for services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with dis­ abilities at BOR upon three (3) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk by writing to the address above or calling (616) 623-2664. Lloyd S. Goyings, Supervisor Prairieville Township • NOTICE • Hastings Charter Township BOARD of REVIEW ...will meet at Hastings Township Hall, 885 River Road: MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1997 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1997 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Other days may be scheduled. ASSESSMENT Class Agricultural Commercial... Industrial........... Residential Ratio ... 47.51 50.00 50.00 46.31 Multiplier 1.0524 1.0000 1.0000 1.0797 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the supervisor at least five days In advance. Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor 885 River Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-9690 Fear of flying? Dear Ann Landers: For lhe last 30 years, my family has lived 1.500 miles from my mother. She lives alone and seems lo like it that way. I visit her whenever I can afford it. which is every two or three years, and I call often. She has visited my husband and family twice — the last lime was 28 ; -ars ago Mom is in good health, and we get along fine. Every time I talk to her. 1 invite her to come sec us. but she always says she has no interest in visiting us here. Our daughter is getting married soon. 1 wrote Mother, telling her how much it would mean to us if she would anend the wedding. Our daughter has also called her grandmother about this. I have offered to pay for the tnp. even though she can afford it. Mom has no problem leaving her house for a few days or going places involving long drives. She never actually responded to the invitation, but she did tell a relative that she isn't planning to come to the wedding because she "doesn't want to." Why would a mother be like this? How should 1 handle it? — Hun Feelings in San Diego. Dear Hurt: Your mother may have a fear of flying. Is there perhaps someone who could travel with her? Explore all lhe options — bus. train, car — with othei family members. 1 hope it can be worked out. To live long enough to see a grandchild marry is a special blessing. It would be a shame to miss it. Baby blessings Dear Ana Landen: You have educated millions of people on various topics over the years Please continue to do so by printing my letter As you undoubtedly know, there has been an explosion of multiple births in the last decade. Thanks to new fertility drugs, the bir­ ths of triplets and quads are more common than ever. I am the mother of 2-year-old triplets and a 6-month-old baby To sec me approaching with a stroller built for four must be quite a joh. But it is still amazing to me how many stupid, rude and unbelievably impertinent comments are made by perfect strangers. Here is my advice to those who find my family so interesting: We are not an exhibit al the zoo. so please don’t tell me how sorry you feel for me. Actually. I feel very fortunate to have had four healthy children in less than two years. And why in the world would you think my sex life is any of your business? Does the fact that my triplets resulted from in vitro fer­ tilization make you feel safer? My husband and I feel as if we have hit the baby lottery. We love our children more than 1 can express in words. But 1 will admit it has not been easy. I had an extremely difficult pregnancy and three premature babies, not to mention that two hours of sleep a night can be exhausting. Four children in 18 months has drained us financially and physically, but 1 would not change a thing about my life. White 1 was out with my children the other day. a woman slopped me and said in a pity­ ing tone. "God bless you!" My reply was “He already has." — Lafayette. Ind. Dear Lafayette: Your tetter is sure to bring in a variety of comments. Meanwhite. 1 want to thank you for enclosing a photograph of your four children. They are simply gorgeous. You have been truly blessed. Gon of the Day: “To do is to be." — Descartes "To be is to do." — Sarte. "Do be do be do." — Frank Sinatra Don’t be silent Dear Ann Landers: "Grieving Mom's" letter brought back some nightmarish memories that have taken me a lifetime to understand She wrote that her young daughter had been molested by a teenage neighbor boy white the girl was visiting her grandparents The grandparents wanted to forget about the whole thing. Perhaps my let­ ter will give her another prosepctive and. hopefully, lhe courage to report the boy. When I was 4 years old. my mother became the guardian of her II-year-old nephew He moved into our home, and when he was about 15, he began molesting me. I was 7 at the time. He said tembte things would happen to me if 1 told anyone. I was afraid and kept quiet until I was 10 Then, 1 told my mother. She ordered me not to say anything and promised to talk to him. She never did. He went on molesting me until 1 was 12. Suddenly. I felt strong enough lo stand up for myself and tell him. "No more.” He never bothered me after that When my own daughter reached 7,1 realiz­ ed how vulnerable she was and what a terrible experience I had been through al her age. My anger reached lhe boiling point, and I told my mother how furious I was that she had done nothing to protect me. She did not respond. Before she died, however, she confided that she was helpless because her father had molested her and she was unable to talk about the subject. It stirred up loo many bad memories. 1 understood and forgave her I want mothers everywhere lo know that ig­ noring a problem of this nature only makes it worse. Your child needs to know there is so­ meone who is going to take her side, no mat­ ter who gns embarrassed in the process. My molester has two adult daughters who exhibit classic symptoms of sexual abuse Even now. at 50. I still feel unable to do anything about him. — Donnna in Portland. Ore. Dear Donna: Please try to develop a rela­ tionship with those adult women and see if they will confide in you. Hopefully, they will open up and then seek professional help. In the meantime, you should consider profes­ sional help for yourself if you haven't already. Molesters should never be protected by silence. The truth must be told so recovery can begin. Classified fun Dear Ann I Baders: Some of those zany classified ads you printed recently came from a book called ‘Classified Humor." published in 1970. Here are some more classics from that book Will the party who borrowed my lawn mower ptease return it? 1 have another chance to tend it out. Found: Parakeet. 1 own a cat. Hurry! Phone 555-4487. New mufflers installed free. Or. do it yourself and save up to 30 percent. What a treat is in store for those who dine here. It’s impossible to prepare a palatable meal for the price we ask. If any piece proves defective, it will be replaced with one of equal quality. Needed: Bartender, over 24, non-drinker, able to work staggered hours. Wanted: Bookkeeper, to keep two sets of books. At this price, these TV sets won't last long! All lhe chicken you can eat. This is the same delicious chicken we have been serving for the past five years For Sate: Four-poster bed. 115 years old, with springs. Perfect for antique lover. Ann. these ads arc the best remedy I know for beating the blues. Il's impossible not to laugh after reading just a few. — Barry in Ox­ nard. Calif. Dear Barry Real-life humor is the best. No one can make up anything funnier. Thanks for some good laughs today. Do you have questions about sex. bat no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet. “Sex and the Teenager.'' is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada. send $4.55.) Copyright 1997 Creators Syodfcale, lac. Lake Odessa NEWS Michigan Agriculture and Natural Resources Week is coming al Michigan Slate University March I through 9. More than 90 events covering a broad range of topics are on the schedule. This is sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the MSU Extension service and the Agricultural Experiment Station. Doubtless many Barry and Ionia county people with interest in agriculture will attend. One section deals with Michigan tourism and business management. Friends of lhe Library will meet next work Tuesday. March 4. al the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library at 7 in the evening as library hours close for the day. All Friends members are invited to anend. Central United Methodist Church's educa­ tion committee has announced that Wonderful Wednesday will return for another set of six sessions starting March 5 right after school. This is for children through sixth grade with classes for children ages 4 and older. Lakewood Christian School will hold its March dinner Friday. March 7. at Fellowship Hall The third meeting of lhe Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. March 8. at I p.m. at the Lake Odessa depot/museum. The speaker will have photo preservation as lhe topic. Memorial services are to be held in mid­ March for Belva Smith of Ionia, who died on Friday morning at the Heartland Care Center (former Ionia Manor). Her survivors are son David Smith and wife Barbara of Brown Road, granddaughter Sue Gould and husband Tom of New Hampshire and greatgri ‘children Laura and Shawn. She had liv­ ed in Maple Rapids in her young life, Hub­ bardston during her married years and then in Ionia. Water, waler everywhere. White people near rivers experienced home flooding, peo­ ple here had their own version of water stories. Many roads were closed due to washouts and waler over the roads. The only access to homes on the south side of Morrison Lake on lhe weekend was via Portland Road, which has a hard surface and Darby Road which is gravel (at best). One car attempted the drive from Sunset Beach out lo Jackson Road and drove into the water on the bridge over the canal. The car washed out and over. Then Saturday's road conditions put a glare of ice on many roads. On Sunday one car was seen in Lucy Jordan's field. Obviously, it had been headed south al the corner of Woodland and Brown roads and continued south but over the bank and still parallel to the road but a few feet lower. Saturated soil drains filled lo the maximum with melting snow, rain and cold combined to cause all sorts of basement problems. The hardware store was busy on Saturday selling sump pumps, wet vacuums, squeeges in­ dustrial size and other poraphanelia for coping with waler problems. Death came Wednesday to Shiela Wolfert of Ionia. She had been a patient al the Heartlands Center. She graduated from LOHS tn 1936 while living with her parents near Berlin Center. She is survived by hus­ band Don. children Larry Reed of Iowa. Sharon Janca of Lansing Eric Reed of South Carolina grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. by her stepmother Gladys Dyke of Holland and sister Patricia (Mrs. Robert) Reed of Holland Gladys had lived 17 year* on Fourth Avenue with moat of thoae yean during her employment at the local can niag/freezing company. Was that a familiar face on the front cover of the February issue of MEA Voice? Yes. it was LeeAnn Standage Lowe, a teacher at Lake Orion, daughter of Bill and Barbara Surviage of Willowbrook Drive. LeeAaa gradaaled from Lakewood in 1975 and later from Central Michigan University. She was featured in the story about an Oakland County rally focusing on "Public Schools: Public Pride." The accompanying story related that about 60,000 came lo the mall for the rally to tee what is going right with the county's 28 school systems. LeeAnn is a reading teacher whose other responsibilities involve home, husband Ron and four children. Parking was compared to Christmas shopping lime because of the vast crowd. The second Lenten service was well attend­ ed at Woodbury United Brethren Church Sun­ day evening. The Rev. Emmett Kadwell, of Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, was the speaker by pre-arnmgement with Fr. Boufford who had other com­ mitments for the evening. Pastor Brian Allbright ted lhe opening service. Ladies of the church served vegetables and dips, cookies and wafer* in the dining room later. The next service will be al Pleasant Valtey United Brethren Church with Rev. George Speas bringing the message. The service begins at 6 p.m The draft hone auction drew the usual crowd last weekend. One hone trailer pulled by a truck from Mesick had animals in the trailer and Amish passenger* in the truck. The recent headline new* of the disap­ pearance and then the homicide death of a young Hudsonville woman in Louisiana hit home with some local residents. When Kay Yonkers Coates was a Calvin College student in Grand Rapids her roommate was Seppie Hoekstra of California. Seppie spent many weekends al the Yonkers home here during the college years and she was then a bridesmaid at the Younker*-Coales wedding. Seppie died a few years ago and the husband. Les. had remarried Leann Knot was age 27. Like her mother, Leanne had attended Calvin College NOTICE CARLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW will meet March 4, 1997 at the Cartton Township Hal at 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 to organize and review the 1997 assessment rod at 7:30 p.m. The Board of Review meet the public for assessment review at the Cartton Township Hall. 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058, PH. 616-945-5990 on the following dates: Monday, March 10-9«m-12pm*2pm-Spm Wednesday, March 12-1pm-4pmS*pm-*pm Wednesday, March 19-1pm-4pmS6pm-9pm and any other dates necessary to equalize and finalize the 1997 assessment roll. If you are unable to attend, phone in and write in protests will be taken. Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timer Cutover Developmental Personal RATIO 44.87% 50.00% 50.00 46.68 N/C N/C 50.00% MULTIPLER 1.1143 1.0000 1.0000 1.0711 N/C N/C 1.0000 The above multipliers do not mean every parcel will receive the same increase new construction, addition, etc., have also been accounted for. David Kaiser Cartton Township Supervisor �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 27, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time. The Grange in Barry County by (Part III) Joyce F. Weinbrecht The year of 1873 ended with seven Granges organized and operating in Barry County. They brought the services to each of their Granges — insurance, education, the pur­ chase of supplies and machinery at modest prices, and a program of self help and social activities, such as oyster suppers, potluck din­ ners. dancing and music that were a part of lheir lives. The desire for a hall of their own motivated the Granges into building or buying buildings where they could carry out their mandates. 1874 began with the organization of Yankee Springs No. 243. Prairevilie No. 256 and Carlton Gratae No. 264. Yankee Springs Grange No. 243 was started on Feb. 5. 1874, with 36 charter members Officers were chosen, with J.W. Briggs as master. Except for 1878 Mr. Briggs held the position of master for the next several years. The first overseer was P’»el Bradley. James Robbins was the first lecturer and H.E. Buxton was chosen as the first secretary. E.H. Bowen was made treasurer and Robert Misner , was steward. In 1878 Bradley Leek held lhe office of master for one year. In 1880 there .were 40 members. Yankee Springs grange was meeting in the homes of the members at that time, with plans for acquiring a hall of their own. There is no record of whether this , hall ever came into existence. Prairieville No. 256 was organized in February 1874. but there is no further record of it to be found. In 1876, 620 Granges had been organized in Michigan, but only 550 ■ were still in existence, the others have been abandoned for one reason or another. Perhaps Prairieville fell into this group. Carlton Grange No. 264 was chartered on Feb. 14, 1874. The following officers were •elected: Master A J. Wright; Overseer T.B. .Barnum; Lecturer D.M. Wood; Steward Thomas Blinston; Assistant Steward R.B. Messer; Chaplain Peter Covert; Treasurer Frederick Hecht; Secretary J.N. Covert; Gatekeeper Darious Foster; Ceres Mrs. P. Covert; Pomona Mrs. A.C. Carpenter; Flora Mrs. John Fleming and Stewardess Mrs. A.J. • Cain. In 1880 membership was 28. Carlton Grange met over the Thomas Blinston’s store on the south side of Carlton Center Road, near the town hall. For several yuan in the late 1800s. the Grange was inactive, but they maintained their charter. In 1903, Carlton Grange was reorganized under the original charter. George R. Bowser was instrumental in starting the Grange again with more than 75 members. This was a very active group of people. On May 14, 1908 the Grange purchased the store building on the north side of the road. John and Minnie Shriber owned the building and sold it for $650 They borrowed $350 at 6 percent in­ terest from David Williams for the down pay­ ment. It look five years to pay off the note. The second floor was remodeled from store living quarters into a generous kitchen, a meeting room and a regalia room. Among the products the Grange handled for its members were oil, axle grease, twine, at 6U cents per pound, fence posts, plow points, barrels of salt and of sugar. At first Jess Knowles would open the store when someone needed something. Later, Archie Wilson kept it open and expanded it. Other Grange store keepers were Mr. Graham, Mr. Angelos. Glenn Henry, Charles Hecht, Jay Carpenter. They rented the store for $80 per year. In 1918, the Grange raised the rent from $80 to $100 per year and tijf store keeper sold out. This left the store empty. In 1915, lhe Grange had built an addition the length of the building on the west side. It was 20 feet wide and one story high. There was a stage. They mortgaged the building for ,$800 to pay for it. plus a note for $100 was !given. The first dance held in the new addition netted them $70.37. J. After the store was closed, a door was cut through and the store part was used as an en­ trance to the building and a cloak room. The r Leo Barry, Victor Benner and Mabel Barry In the new Grange, showing the knotty pine interior and the hard wood dance floor. Cartton Grange and Grange Store, circa 1915. Grange continued lo hold meetings on the se­ cond floor. About 1911, the Grange had a baseball team and played Clarksville, Lake Odessa, Coats Grove and Stoney Point. Fred Hatch was the team captain and Manon Clem was the manager. Blue chambray shirts with red let­ ters made up the uniforms of the team. Electricity was put into the building in 1935. The Grange was. along with lhe school and church, an important center of the communi­ ty. Election dinners, benefits for families suf­ fering losses, dances and socials were held at the Grange Hall. During World War 1, the Red Cross used the hall for sewing and there was an auction held there to benefit the Red Cross. Wood cutting bees were held to cut the wood to heat the building. The ladies furnish­ ed and served the food for the workers, whether it was a wood cutting bee or a com husking bee to help out a farmer. During World War II. Christmas boxes were sent to the men in service. Prayer ser­ vices for the men in (he military were held at the hall. In 1947, Jim Carpenter was instruiicntal in organizing a Junior Grange, which was operative until into the 1960s. 1947 was also the year that Carlton Grange celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of the Grange. The State of Michigan deciced to move M-43 so that it came through Carlton Center. This meant that the Grange Hall and several other buildings had lo be moved or tom down to allow for lhe new widcr road and for the rebuilding of the comer of the crossroad. A building committee was appointed. Ray Clemens. Victor Benner. Leo Barry. Mabie Barry. Kenneth Stamm. Jerry Andrus and Benuta Cole Carpenter served on this com­ mittee. The Right of Way commission pur­ chased the old building m 1955 and the Grange Hall was tom down. Grange met in members' homes during the building of the new Grange wall. Two acres was purchased just east of Carlton Center, on the north side of what Carlton Grange building, which was built in 1865, and was the first store in Carlton Center, being tom down to make way for M-43. Pictured are Bill Martz, who purchased the building for 4200, tearing out a wall, while Marion Clem, Lynden Stamm, Mabel Barry and Jean Stamm watch. would be lhe new M-43. The new hall built in 1956, was opened on Dec. 14, 1956, with an open house and dedication. The highway department had built two drive ways for the new building in exchange for the privilege of puking their equipment on the grounds while they were working on the highway. Harvey Lewis drilled a new well and the new. targe Grange Hall became a reality. The cement block building was painted white. The inner walls of the main floor were paneled in knotty cedar. The hardwood floor was the ultimate in dance floors and the large stage across the east end of the building had space to spare for whatever activity was to be done there. Dancing, both circle and square dancing was the main money making event, with the bands filling the stage and lhe dancers filling the floor. The new kitchen was equip­ ped with sinks, waler heater, plenty of counter space and refrigertor space, stove and grill space. Carlton Grange continued to be the center of community activity. Banquets were served to county organizations. The hall was rented for wedding receptions and reunions. Card parties, box socials and shadow auctions were held there. Swimming buoys were placed al the public beach at Middle Lake by the Grange. They sponsored the Carlton Community 4-H and allowed them to use the building rent free. School parties and potlucks were held there. The Grange endorsed and aided the special education groups of the county. In 1962, a class in medical self help by Civil Defense was held there on two occasions. Carlton Grange won the Slate Grange Com­ munity Service Award that year. Carlton Grange was always present with entries at the State Grange Conventions, with both the Grange and the Juvenile Grange bringing home many awards over the year. They were active in Pomona Grange and aided with hosting the Michigan State Grange Conven­ tion when it met here in 1964. Carlton Grange helped raise the funding for a new cattle bam at the Barry County Fairgrounds in 1964. They had a smorgasbord and a milk booth to raise funds for the new bam. They served meals at the fair many years as a method of raising funds. They also had food tents at Charlton Park steam engine shows when Irving Charlton was still alive and holding thii event. They served Irving many a stack of pancakes and pieces of pie during these events. A senior citizen's group was once formed thc'e in 1965. Their money was put toward the restoration of the Carlton Center Church, which was moved to Charlton Park Some of the people who worked very hard to make the new Grange Hall a success were: Leo and Mabie Barry. Victory and Alice Ben­ ner. Jerry and Anna Andrus. Kenneth and Jean Stamm. Charles and Betty Stade!. Frank and Joyce Weinbrect. Clayton Shroyer. Letha Palmer. Marie Valentine. Claudia Fuller. Joseph and Mary Ranguett. Albert and Ruby Barry. Jim and Bemita Carpenter. Lloyd and Marguerite Shroyer. Wendal and Genevieve Shroyer. Hale and Beatrice Carpenter. Mae Oversmith. Harold Kingsbury. Edna and Scott Lydy, and Mary Ann and Richad Lan­ don. and many others. April 13, 1967. the final reward of all the dinners, the food concessions and the hard work of the Grange came when they were able to bum the mortgage on the new hall in just under 15 years. Time took its toll and the members grew older. It was decided to not try to maintain the large building. The building was sold and is Carlton Juvenile Grange was presented their Banner at Michigan State Grange Convention in 1962. Officers that year were Master Lynden Stamm, Overseer Mark Newman; Lecturer Julie Carpenter, Steward Jack Altoft; Assistant Steward Steve Strickland; Chaplain Gall Carpenter; Treasurer Cin­ dy Altoft; Secretary Daniel Carpenter, Gatekeeper Jeff Altoft; Ceres Teresa Shroyer, Omona Kay Boulter; Flora Terry Altoft; Lady Assistant Steward Lois Ranguette. Pictured are (from left) Cindy Altoft, Daniel Carpenter, Gail Carpenter, Mark Nwman, Julie Carpenter, Frank K. Weinbrecht and Lynden Stamm. In the back, Joyce Weinbrecht and Jean Stamm the adult leaders. The Banner was for being top Juvenlel Grange of the year. now an antique shop. The group met for a time in the homes of members, but eventually gave up their charter and joined with Maple Leaf Grange No. 940. If one listens carefully in lhe yard of the Grange Hall one can hear the music of Bud Pierce’s band. Stanley Pierce. Charley Hauser and Leon Housler, Margrie Malcolm and others as they played for the dances every Saturday night for many years. Orangeville Grange No. 424 was chartered on May 4, 1874. Henry Hewitt was chosen as Master. The Grange met every two weeks in the village of Orangeville in a hall which they built in 1878. Prior to building their hall, they met in the homes of members. Orangeville Grange, following lhe Grange philosophy, purchased food in bulk quantities for resale to members. There were 40 charter members. This group was very active for many years, holding dances, card games, potlucks and oyster suppers for entertainment and as fund-raisers. They were quick lo help each other when adversity struck their members or others in the community. (To be continued) Carlton Grange No. 264. mi/mi Unsold School Sowing Machines SINGER HEAVY DUTY SCHOOL MODEL SEWING MACHINE orders were placed in anticipation of large public sales. Due to budget cuts these machines remain unsold. These machines must be sold! Al machines offered have the Singer Nationwide Warranty These machines have front drop-in bobbins and sew on ail fabrics: Levis, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk. EVEN SEW ON LEATHER Thase machines are new. with factory warranty With the new Singer you just set the machine and see magic happen. Straight sewing, zig-zag. button­ holes (any size!, invisible blindhem. monogram, satin stitch, embroidery, applique, sew-on buttons and snaps, topstitch, elastic stitch, zippers. all of this and more, for professional or school room sewing, without the need of old fashioned cams or pro­ grammers. Machines are new and in factory sealed cartons. Your Checks Are Welcome! WITH AD $158°° 1 DAY ONLY Layaway* Accepted! Limited QuantHtea PLACE: Brookside Motor kin Hastings, Michigan DATE & TIME: Without this Ad $329 99 1560 South Bedford Road Monday. March 3,1997 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 pjn. SERGERS ALSO AVAILABLE K CUP & SAVE > �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 27, 1997 Round one goes to Saxons Panthers look for improvement Grapplers, spikers and eagers continue quests for trophies It's healing up and I'm certainly noi talking about the weather 'round here. Instead, the rise ol temperatures can be felt on the wrestling mats, on the volleyball courts and on the hardcourts of the Barry County's basketball teams. And lhe thermometers will reach maximum heat beginning this weekend. On Friday, the M.H.S.A.A. Team Wrestling Championships begin at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. The top mat squads from all four divisions have drcams of being crowned as State champions come Saturday. Middleville will start its quest for back-toback Division III titles Friday night in the "Cereal City." Th^ Trojans first opponent is Millington and that match is slated for 5:30 p.m. Caledonia, another local school that the JAd family covers, also will wrestle at Kellogg on Friday. The Scots, a Division II program, square off against Warren Lincoln nt 7:45 p.m. Believe me. you don't have lo be a Trojan or a Scot to enjoy these team finals and any local support given lo these two fine programs would be greatly appreciated. I know that Middleville coach Tom Lehman and Caledonia mentor Jim Maxim would love to sec a huge Ian-base in the Kellogg crowd to help push their teams closer to victory lane On Saturday, the team finals continue, while the volleyball districts begin. The big tournament round here will take stage at Lakewood High. There. Hastings. No. 3ranked Lakewood. Middleville and Caledonia will all be out to win a district crown. Middleville and Caledonia take to the court at 8:30 a.m. (yes that's correct, 8:30 in the morning; and Lakewood and Hastings square off al 10 a.m. Its a new season for all prep volleyball teams and coaches like Lakewood's Kellie Rowland realize this and approach the district event with that in mind. Delton High will also be hosting a district volleyball event with Harper Creek. Pennficld, Comstock. Delton and Gull Lake. Delton will be ready, but so will 34-11-3 Gull Lake, the favorite going in. The final Barry County volleyball program Maple Valley will take part in the Bellevue district. Bellevue. Dansville. Olivet and Springport are other teams competing in that district along with Maple Valley. And if that's not enough!, basketball districts open on Monday. Delton. Hastings and Middleville will ull hoop it up at Wayland High. Lakewood will be at DeWitt and Maple Valley takes court at Bellevue. (See today's Banner basketball story for more district information). Plenty of heal, plenty al stake and plenty of fun. Prep sports just don't get any better than this. • In Training: Hastings' Levi Haight is entering lhe Grand Rapids Natural bodybuilding contest April 19 and lhe Grand Rapids Ford Fieldhouse. Haight, 19, will enter the teen men's category. Best of luck, Levi and keep good on that diet. • Scholars In Sports: Recently many local athletes from Barry County were recognized for outstanding work in the classrooms by being named as Scholar­ Athletes. Gordon Garlock points out that many of Lakewood High's valedictorians and salutatorians have also been athletes. What I have found in my work is that students who participate in extra-curricular activities in school (not necessarily sports) tend to excel in academics as well. Gordon, without question, 1 found your letter quite interesting. • Three Cheers: If you haven't read Mary Warner's "Cheerleading Trilogy" in this week's Reminder newspaper, pick up a copy. Not only will you find it very informative, but in an entertaining way you might even discover that cheerleading is no longer just an activity that accompanies football and basketball games. Check it out. Talk to you soon. If you missed Tuesday's Barry County basketball battle between Delton and Hastings, you won't have to wail long until The Rematch The two local teams will fate each other again next Tuesday in the second game ol the Wayland High district tournament Coach Don Schils. and the Saxon faithful, probably wouldn't mind a contest similar lo the first result. Coach Jim Hogoboom, and Delton's following, would much rather have a totally different type of ball game. Round one went to Hastings ar t the final score. 79-47. tells the whole story. Schils* Saxons led 31-10 at half and finished the game with three double-digit scorers and 10 scorers total. “Wc got beat by a stronger team tonight." Hogoboom explained "They're a complete ball club." Round two is scheduled for next Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Panthers hope lo be healthier, tougher and quicker. Three Delton players sat out Tuesday night — Troy McCarty. Bobby Wheeler and Jason Kimbrough — and Hogoboom plans on having McCarty back for post-season play. Ten Hastings players, led by Jeff Storrs' 10 points, tallied first half points. And with solid defense plus the aid of a few Delton miscues the visiting squad grabbed a commanding 21-point advantage after two quarters. Delton picked it up. both offensively and defensively in the third quarter, but Hastings still managed to out-score Hogoboom's crew by five points (25-20) to extend the lead to 56-30 after three “I told the kids to try and attack lhe basket.” Hogoboom said of his halftime instructions "It resulted in the rest of them standing and watching.” Sharp-shooters Kyle Pohja and Nick Woods provided oltensive sparks for their respective teams in the third quarter. Pohja connected on three field goal attempts, including one off a nice feed near the conclusion of the frame. Woods also made three field goals in the third quarter, including two from 3-point range. "He's (Woods) offensive-minded and is the best spot up shooter that we have." Hogoboom said of Woods’ hoop skills. Things only got worse for Delton in the fourth quarter with Evan Winkler, Adam Gee, Ben O'Mara and Jason Fuller all coming off the Hastings bench to contribute. Winkler's effort was particularly inspiring and is a testament to the work that he has put in throughout the season, according to the Hastings coach. "He hung in there and gave quality Hastings' Kyle Pohja (42) leans in for two points in Friday's O-K White clash with first-place Zeeland. (Photo by Perry Hardin) minutes." Schils said of his junior guard. "He's the best example we have of someone who gives us quality minutes." The aggressive style of play could be seen in the number of free throws that were attempted in the Barry County clash. The Saxons were 29-of-43 for lhe game, including 11-of-18 in the fourth quarter. Delton connected on 13-of-22 attempts and 4-of-7 in the final eight minutes. Second-chance opportunities, primarily the result of a strong Saxon rebounding performance, played a big part in lhe final score. Three... four... five opportunities to score a basket were not uncommon for the Hastings' squad. "We have a definite size advantage and that was one of our major emphasis going into the game." Schils said. "We've been sort of a passive team this year, but tonight the team did a better job of attacking." Storrs led Hastings with 12 points. O'Mara hit for 11 points and Darnell Day added 10. Two other players. Gee and Fuller, each pumped in nine points. Middleville seeks repeat of Division III mat title The defending Division III wrestling champions can now set their sights on the next goal: a repeal of last year’s performance. Middleville's wrestling squad defeated Hamilton 45-20 last Wednesday in a regional final at Muskegon Orchard View High. The Trojans are now preparing to face a solid Millington team in the State quarterfinals Friday. That match will start at 5:30 p.m. in Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena. "Millington was at State last year, so they have a solid program.” Middleville Coach Tom Lehman said. "I'm sure they we will have to wrestle our best." This is lhe third top to State for both Coach Lehman and the Middleville wrestling program In order to face the Cardinals., the Trojans first had ’o win for a fourth time Wednesday over the Hawkeyes. Well, mission accomplished. "We had them figured out pretty well and a couple of our younger kids did a very nice job in that match," Lehman said. Middleville beat Hamilton twice in duals during the regular season and once at lhe O­ K Blue championship on Feb. 8. In the fourth go-around, the Trojans dominated by winning 10 of the 14 weight class battles. Kyle Brower (103) won 2-1. Dendel Craven (119) posted a pm in 4:17. Mike Smith (125) prevailed with a 4-3 decision. Jared Otto (130) beat his Hawkeye foe 11-4. Justin DeBoode (135) blanked his opponent 15-0, Jeremy Strait (140) won by fall in 48 seconds. Spencer Romph (145) won 13-2. Luke Middleton (160) had a pm that took 2:38. Ron Haynes (171) won 9-2 and Steve Lehman (215) had the squad's fourth pin that came in 50 seconds. Strait's triumph was one of the wins that Coach Lehman was referring to when he talked about his young wrestlers doing a nice job. Middleville 65 Comstock Park 3 The Trojans wasted little lime, scoring wins in 13 of 14 matches including six pins. Brower (103) won 15-0, Evan Space (112) had a pin in 51 seconds. Chris Utley (119) posted a 10-0 victory. Craven (125) won 16­ 11. Mike Smith (130) look a 12-4 decision. DeBoode (140) won 3-2. Adam Smith (145) beat his Comstock foe 17-9. Romph (152) had a pin I 58. Middleton (160) registered a fall in 2:55. Haynes (171) won via a pin in 1:40. Steve Lehman posted a 1:17 pin. Miso Giavan (215) won with a pin in 40 seconds and Eric Vernon had the sixth Middleville pin in 3:38. Coach Lehman is pleased with lhe recent results of this determined group of Trojan wrestlers. "It’s a group of hard-working men." Coach Lehman said. "Were going there (Battle Creek, and we're very capable of winning « down there. Our goal is Stale, we have three (wins) lo go " At Lakewood Lakewood's Division II regional wrestling championship versus top-ranked Eaton Rapids on Wednesday had all of the feel of a State championship contest. Unfortunately, for Coach Bob Veitch and his Vikings it wasn't and all hopes of going to State were dashed by a very talented Greyhound group. Eaton Rapids won over Lakewood 42-18 to earn its trip lo Battle Creek. The host Vikings had earlier won over Ypsilanti Lincoln 75-6. a big victory that left Veitch's team waiting for nearly an hour for its next tussle with the Greyhounds. "That 45 minutes... If we could have gotten right back into it, we could have beaten them," Veitch said. **1 told the kids that this (the final match versus Eaton Rapids) was a State championship match." Nick Boucher picked up Lakewood's first win at 112. taking a 6-4 decision versus Eaton Rapids' Jeff Fowler. But. Boucher's triumph would be just one of five for lhe Vikings as many surprises would result in lhe one-sided score. “We expected to get a pin from Nick (Boucher) and we got a win and we expected a pin from Jeremy (Casarez) — We just needed a couple of breaks," Veitch said. Casarez lost 7-5 to Josh Wright at 130, just one of many surprises the night would have for a fired-up Lakewood squad. Other victories for the blue and white came from Josh Roll (125, 6-5 over Mike Boyd). Jason Curtis (160. 9-3 over Jason Smith). Eli Villanueva (171, 5-3 over Matt Sturgell) and Gabc Steward (275, 1:55 pin against Mall Wood). Lakewood, who finishes the year al 18-3, got plenty of pin points in its opening round matchup with Lincoln. Lakewood 75 Lincoln 6 The Vikings received pins from Boucher (J 12 in 48 seconds). D.J. VanDorp (119 in 5:24). Jason Kauffman (125 in 29 seconds). Casarez (130 in 29 seconds). Jeremy Siuda (135 in 1:07), Steve Adrich (140 in 2:50), Curtis (152 in 1:28). TJ. Koch (160 in 3:28). Villanueva (171 in 1:11). Mike Hanna (189 in 2:28) and Steward (215 in 2:42). The Ypsilanti Lincoln team did not score a single point until the matchup at 275. That was nice for the Vikings, but one also has to wonder what might have been lhe result if both teams would have had equal resting times in between the championship match. Lakewood also captured wins in the Lincoln match from Matt VanDorp (103 on a void) and Keith Fabbri (145 with an 11-8 decision). Delton's Ben Annen (32) drives past Hastings' Jay Bolthouse during first quarter action on Tuesday. Still, the visiting Saxons sailed to an easy victory. Now both teams are preparing for The Rematch. Sm SAXONS continued page 13 Twenty Barry County mats men qualify for State finals Four Hastings' wrestlers qualified for the Slate individual finals with strong regional performances Saturday at Caledonia High School. The four Saxon qualifyers: Jamie James. Tim Eascy. Bill Blair and Kevin Morgan. James won his weight class al 189, defeating Caledonia's Josh Haywood en route to the title. James won by default in his championship match. Tim Eascy was third in the 189-pound weight class. Eascy pinned Gull Lake's Jody Harback lo close out his day. Blair and Morgan both grabbed spots at State by placing fourth. Morgan, due lo an injury, defaulted in lhe consolation round. Blair. Morgan and Eascy all defeated the district champions from the Sturgis district in the first round to start the day on a positive note. After losing second round matches, the Saxon trio came back and won all-important third round matches. "I was very pleased with the performance of our wrestlers on Saturday." Hastings Coach Dave Furrow said. One Hastings' grapplcr who did have the same luck was Luke Noteboom. Noteboom, a sophomore, qualified for the regional event but fell one match short of qualifying for Stale at 125. • "It was disappointing that Luke failed to qualify after all of the hard work he has put in during the season." Furrow said. The Stale individual finals will be held at Battle Creek's Kellogg Arena on March 7-8. At Comstock Two wins and you're in! Fourteen wyesilcrs representing the Barry County area loo part in the Division III individual regional* Saturday at Comstock High School And eleven of the fourteen qualified for the State finals — March 7-8 at the University MATS MEN continued page 11 Future Chippewas! Lakewood athletic stars Joni Daniels (left) and Jennifer Mitchell (right) have signed on to compete at Central Michigan University next year. Daniels has inked a scholarship to play basketball, while Mitchell will be a member of the Chippewas' volleyball team CMU, a Division I program, is a member of the Mid-American Conference. �MATS MEN, continued from page 10 Arena at Western Michigan University — fcy winning two matches and placing in the |pp four of their respective weight classes. < Middleville qualified seven with six (nestling for first or second place. The seven were Kyle Brower (103). Evan Space (112). $penccr Romph (145). Luke Middleton \I6O), Ron Haynes (171), Steve Lehman X2l5)and MisoGlavan (215). t Delton and Maple Valley each qualified two individuals and the Lions also captured a ^weight class championship. The Panthers ‘had Joe Daniels (130) and Robert Isom (140) 'make it in. while the Lions qualified Mike Egan (112) and Pat Lowe (135). Other local wrestlers competing at Comstock on Saturda> were Delton's Nick Hanner (140) and Phil Schallhom (189) and Riddleville's Justin DeBoode (140). Brower placed third with a 3-2 win over Brandywine's Adam Zink in lhe finals. The Trojan spark plug won that match in dramatic fashion, scoring two points in the final second of the third period. Space was second al 112 after dropping a 7-5 decision to Hamilton's Freddy Mireles. Egan won 8-0 over Brandywine's Brian Syrette to get third in the same weight class. Egan had troubles explaining how happy he was to be going to Kalamazoo "I can't describe that. I never thought that 1 would get to go (to Stale)." Egan said. "I have to give credit to my coaches who every day make us run two miles in the hall." Daniels (37-0) and Constantine's Brandon Ambris (41-0) competed in a match of undefeateds at 130, but Ambris won the title with a 7-1 decision. In the finals seconds Daniels was thrown into the scorers' table and his first reaction was to help out (he individual who was working the table. Lowe won the 135-pound weight class by beating Comstock Park's Micah Foster 15-6. Like Egan, it will be Lowe's first trip to State. "1 was just trying my hardest.** Lowe said of his effort Saturday. "Last year, I messed up so bad; 1 plan to gel in good shape (for lhe finals).'’ Isom placed second after dropping a 5-2 decision to Jackson Lumen Christi's Curtis Allen. Isom wanted the championship, but says he will be ready for the big dance in two weeks. "1 wasn't even concerned about State, more 1 was concerned about taking the chart.** Isom said. "I have two weeks lo get all of lhe owics gone first (place al Stale) would be nice.** Romph also scored a second place falling 10-4 lo Belding's Josh McBride in his championship match. Middleton scored the area's second championship with a convincing 18-2 decision against Constantine's Matt Hilton. Haynes was another Barry County champion, winning 5-3 over Byron Center’s Ryan St. Pierre al 171. Haynes tallied his final two points in the final two seconds of lhe third penod. "He (Sl. Pierre) is real tough and I have a lot of respect for him." Haynes said. "1 knew that I was going (to State), but 1 wanted lhe higher seed. I want lo place high." The final two Slate qualifyers were from lhe same school and wrestled in lhe same weight class final. Steve Lehman pinned Middleville teammate Miso Glavan in 1:21 at the 215 finale. "I didn't want to hear it from these guys (his Middleville teammates) if 1 would have lost." Lehman said ”1 really didn't think (though) that he was pinned." Lehman's and Glavan's match concluded lhe regional event at Comstock. A basketball game was scheduled to go on afterwards at the school. Lehman said that his pin was not necessarily to please the basketball fans who were waiting patiently in lhe stands. Steve Lehman's dad. Middleville coach Tom Lehman, was named as one of two regional Coaches of the Year also on Saturday. At Ionia Lakewood High's wrestlers set a new school record on Saturday, qualifying five for the Stale finals. The Vikings captured two regional championships at Ionia as Jeremy Casarez (130) beat Fruitport's Jason Lee 6-4 in overtime and Jason Curtis (152) beat Fruitport's Ryan Kieft 9-4 in the championship round. Nick Boucher (112) took second losing 8­ 4 to Ionia's Josh McGraw. Mike Hanna (189) pinned Kenowa Hills Mark Olsen in 2:28 and Gabc Steward (215) placed fourth. Steward did not wrestle in his final due to a pulled muscle. "I thought the kids wrestled great." Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch said. "Our goal was five and just to qualify." Lakewood wins Capital Circuit crown; post-season starts Saturday Capturing a fourth consecutive league championship wasn't an easy task for Lakewood High's volleyball team, but it certainly was a sweet one. The Lady Vikings won the Capital Circuit title Saturday defeating Jackson Lumen Christi 15-7. 17-15 in the championship match. Lumen Christi earlier in the day up-ended league front-runner Charlotte 15-11, 16-14 to help Lakewood grab league honors outright Lakewood was prepared for its rematch with Charlotte, a team they lost to twice this season, but thanks to Lumen Christi's upset the rematch never occurred. "We talked Friday about what we needed lo do (lo win the conference)." Lakewood Coach Kellie Rowland said. "To win it one % year (is good), but lo win it four years in a row... this year it was tough." Tough and very dramatic. Wins over Lansing Catholic Central (15­ I. 15-5) and Mason (15-5. 15-4) started out the day for lhe Lady Vikings and gave the team that extra momentum they were searching lor and needed "1 told lhe girls, 'we’ve got lo beat Mason*" Rowland said. "There was a lot of pressure and the girls didn't let it phase them." Especially when it came to the big Lumen Christi matchup. Lakewood, in fact, picked up steam as the day progressed and that extra effort poved beneficial. A Jennifer Mitchell slide kill put the Lady . HOMEOWNERS! [ft * living from paycneck to ptycnedo * CTC *. 1-4:6457-UM Vikings ahead 16-15 versus the Lady Titans in lhe second game and another Mitchell blast ended lhe match al 17-15. Mitchell led the blue and white with 36 kills and also had 10 blocks and 25 digs. Joni Daniels, who along with Mitchell is Central Michigan University bound, had 20 kills. Jami Schrock scored 26 service points. including 4 aces. lo go along with her 9 kills. Addi Radcliff dished out 68 assists, made 5 blocks and tallied 27 service points. "It's a brand new season, it's do or die." K aIIIa UnuAsssj4 REnlE nOUrwINw, Lakewood Coach Pearl Ward had 5 blocks and 17 digs. Gretchen Reed collected 22 digs and Melissa Ruder added 13 digs, also for lhe Lady Vikcs. Now. Ro -land is ousy preparing her team for the post-season. Districts are Saturday at Lakewood High with Middleville and Caledonia starting things off at 8:30 a.m. O-K White Hastings lost to Northview 15-9, 12-15 and 15-8 last Saturday in the league tournament at Zeeland. Northview made it lo the championship match, but lost to the host Chix 15-3, 15-6. Jodi Songer had 4 kills and Janette Jennings 2 service aces in the Northview match. Jennings and Songer also led lhe team in its tournament match with Wyoming Park. Jennings smashed 6 kills and Songer 5 against lhe Vikings. The Saxons also competed against East Grand Rapids at lhe league tournament. Anne Burghdoff made 12 assists, Songer 5 kills and Andrea Dreyer 5 kills versus E.G.R. Hastings (15-20-7) tied for fifth in the O­ K White and will compete at the Lakewood High districts this Saturday. O-K Blue Middleville went 2-4 in Pool A of the league finale on Feb. 22 Hamilton defeated Coopersville in the chan pionship match 15­ 71 156 (Formerly Beebe's) | LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOGUOE SAlE THIS RUM IS A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOBMATION WE OBTAIN used fob that pubpose r MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult hot boon mode in Jho conditions of o mortgogo mode by Paul Kir<hoH. a single man and Kathy Jo DoJong. a single woman to Vandyk Mortgogo Corporation, a JAkhigon Corporation. Mortgage*, dated October . 2. 1995 and recorded on October If. 1995 in Libor '443. on pogo 22. Barry County Records. Michigan. ■ and wqb assigned by said mortgage to the COUN .TWYWKM HOME LOANS. INC. (l/U/a/ Countrywide J Funding Corporation), os assignee, by an assign'mont dated October 6. 1995. which was recorded Sn January 16. 1996. in Liber 649. on Pogo 517. ‘Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is ;claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety Thousand Six Hundred Sixty ifight and 67/100 dollars ($190,668.87). including * interest at 6.750% per annum. Adjustable Bote ‘Mortgage. Interest rote may change on 11/1 of each year. . Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ * tgogo and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage ..will bo foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged promises. or some part of them, at public vendue. «t tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan are 1:00 p.m. o'clock, on April 3. 1997. Said promtsos or© situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Borry County. Michigan and are described as: Unit 10 of Lakolifo Condominium, according to lhe Master Deed recorded in Libor 481 on Pogo 745. and cs amended in Libor 515. Pogo 23. and Libor 906. Pogo 192 and Libor 679. Pogo 917. Borry County Records, together with on undivided in­ terest in the common and limited common elements of said condominium os set forth in Master Deed and described in Act 59 of tho Public Acts of 1978 os amended. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which cose tho redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale. Dated: February 20. 1997 COUNTRYWIDE HOME IOANS INC FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME IOANS INC XI50 Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 FileP970209)2 (3/X) ♦ SMAA Now under New Ownership Open Monday-Friday 8-6; Sat. 8-1 Repair: tents, tarps, zippers, coats, horse equip. • We dye and repair shoes • Recondition All Leather Products 123 S. Jefferson St. Hastings, Ml YMCA NEWS YMCA News Soaday Family Open Gyns Every Sunday, until March 16. the YMCA will have lhe Hastings High School gym open for open gyms. The gym opens at 2 and closes at 4. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and rollerskating (bring your own equip­ ment). The cost for (be activity is $2 per per­ son with a family cap of $6. Those with youth in grades 6 or lower must be accompanied by a parent. There will be no open gym on March 9. due to regional basketball team practice. Faratiy hs Nights Haattags Area On Friday, Feb. 28, from 6:45-8:45 p.m., the YMCA will be sponsoring a family fun night at the Hastings High School. Activities will include volleyball, basketball, old time movies, crafts, and rolhrskating (bring your own skates). The cost for the evening is $2 per person, with a maximum of S6 per family. Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. YMCA Yoatk Council's Meas BaaketbaU Soccer League Team W-L-T Blue................................................................... 7-2-0 Black................................................................. 7-1-3 Red.................................................................... 5-2-2 Green................................................................ 4-4-1 White............................................................... 2-6-1 Yellow............................................................. 0-8-1 ResuMs Rod 9 vs. White 5: Black 5 vs. Yellow 1; Green forfeited to Blue. Tide Office....................................................J0-15 Tope and Gilbert/PLC................................ 27-18 Ray James Electric.......................................23-22 Mainstreet Savings Bank........................... 21-24 Backe Construction....................................... 19-26 Benner Logging A McDonalds................. 12-33 Ranger Tool A Die....................................... 11-34 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 10-35 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Part Time NOTICE of BOARD of REVIEW PENNOCK HOSPITAL located in Hastings. Michigan. has an opening available for a Physical Therapy Assistant in our Rehabilitation Services Department, which offers the latest in treatment facilities and equipment Candidates must have Associates Degree from an approved PTA program and must possess a high degree of profession­ alism and flexibility. The ideal candidate will join the staff of this progressive, acute care department which offers a variety of coverage in the areas of orthopedics, occupational medicine, sports medidne, and geriatrics. PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers a total compensation package which indudes competitive salary, an innovative "menu­ style" Flexible Benefits package, Paid-Time-Off system, pension plan, plus many other benefits. We invite you to visit today s PENNOCK HOSPITAL - You will be impressed with the environment technology, progres­ sive programs, staff compatibility, and the close personal and professional rapport. Please send application /resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616)948-3112 • NOTICE • DBSKWClRECKTUnON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY!! Final date for subrr sion of applications will be 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 1997. YMCA of Barry County Adult Indoor PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT Thu Barry County Board of Commissioner* will accept application* from citizen* to *erve on th* Friend of the Court Advisory Commit­ tee In th* foiloaring areatef representation: Applications and further information can be obtained at the office of the Barry County Administrator, 3rd floor, Courthouse, Has­ tings, Ml. W-L Ritchies Koffee Shop........................................ 8-1 Union Bank..........................................................5-2 Terry's..................................................................4-5 Hastings Drill Team 3-5 Grandma's Green Tree.................................... 1-8 EjOX An advocate for children A representative of noncustodial parents A representative of custodial parents An attorney who engages primarily In family law practice A mental health professional who provides family counseling A member of the general public who Is not an individual who could serve on the committee in a category listed above BMhfar Pelerson/Brown..................................................64) Blairs Landscapping.......................................... 8-1 Mainstreet Savings........................................... 5-4 Bosleys..................................................................2-6 Cappon/Wellon..................................................2-7 Hastings Merchants..........................................2-7 Reacts B Minor — Union Bank 42 vs. Grandmas Green Tree 40; Drill Team 41 vs. Grandmas Green Tree 36; Terry Basketball 32 vs. Rit­ chies Koffee Shop 38. B Major — Pctenon/Brown won by Forfeit over Hastings Merchants; Mainstreet Savings Bank won by forfeit over Blain Landscapp­ ing; Bosley/Masse 65 vs. Cappon/Wehon 55. Aamnl Caady Sate Mark your calendars now. for the YMCA’s annual candy sale. From March 8-22, any youth can earn their way lo wnuner fun by KUiag “The World*. Pineal'' chocoiaae bar Adak Coed VnBeybaB Staadtags and earn 45 cetts towards any Barry County YMCA program of their choosing. All salesmen, with their parent or guardian, must Ttm W-L attend an orientation meeting on March 8, Bennett Industries........................................... 27-0 before any candy can be distributed. The Hastings Saxons............................................... 19-5 meeting will be held at the YMCA office. 234 Pennock Hospital.......................................... 16-H E. Stale (next O BufcCAPrtiric) at 10 aj*S Dig-lt................................................................ 14-10 Parties who are unable to attend must call the Flexfib............................................................. 15-12 YMCA to make special arrangements. Hastings Mfg.................................................. 13-14 Burkey Sales & Services.............................. 0-24 Teen Sntarday Open Gym YMCA Hath* Youth Council’s Winter The Hastings High School gym will be open Want’s Vobeyball league for all Middle School and High School students for open gym from 12:15 to 2 p.m. Team W-L The coal to participate is $2 per visit The gym ICS...................................................................... 40-5 will be open every Saturday until March 29. McCotatels Drill Team...............................32-13 BMJaor Maple Valley had a 2-1 record at the SMAA finale last Saturday. The winners were St. Philip for a seventh consecutive B-B’s Shoe Repair 1-MMO-^It AAA Amll be Lakewood and Hastings will follow with the winners of lhe two matches squaring off for a district title. "It's a brand new season, it's dn or die," Rowland said. Phil Schallhom was one of four Delton wrestlers who competed at the Comstock High regionals Saturday. The three Barry County schools at the event — Middleville, Delton and Maple Valley — qualified 11 individuals for the Division III State championships on March 7-8 in Battle Creek. for Hastings Area School System Is at one location in town: (Pleasantview area residents go to Pleasantview Elementary.) on March 12 and 13 8:30 a.m. • 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. ■ 3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. • 8:00 p.m. (Pleasantview one hour earlier.) Bring: — the official birth certificate, — the Immunization record, — the child’s social security number (optional) It Is not necessary to bring the child. The Board of Review will meet on March 4, 1997, In the office of the Supervisor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings to organize and review the Assessment Roll. PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings on: . March 10.1997 900 AM to Noon • 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM March 11,1007 TOO AM to Noon • 1:00 PM to 400 PM Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS 8 FACTORS FOR 1006 MULTIPLIER RATIO CLASS 1.0939 Agriculture.............. ....... 45.71% 1.0267 Commercial............ ....... 48.70% 1.0000 Industrial.................. ....... 50.00% 1.1042 Residential.............. ...... 45.28% -0Developmental...... ______ -0Personal.................. ..............-0- -0- The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property It will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have Improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is asses­ sed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Health Road Hastings, Ml 49058-9725 (616) 946-2194 I �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 27, 1997 CROWN, continued from page 8 K Coldwater 40-12-1 9 Monroe St Mary’s 34-9-5 10 Cull l a! e 34-11-3 HM — Shepherd 47-6-4 Swan Valley 40-8-4 Hamilton 36-12-3 Jackson Lumen Christi 24-11-7 Vicksburg 39-14-4 year The Tigers defeated the Black Hawks of Leslie 15-1. 15-6 in the championship. Hastings d. Wyoming Park The Saxons hung tough and grabbed the road victory to close out the regular season, 16-14.9-15. 15-13 Hastings trailed 14-8 in the first game, but came back lo win by two They trailed again in game three before pulling it out. also by two points Summer Gillons and Anne Burghdoff both had big nights setting the hall for the Saxon offense, each making 14 assists. Danielle Wildem had 8 kills. Burghdoff 7 spikes and Janette Jennings added 6 kills. Gillons also made 3 service aces, while Rachel Nystrom collected 2 service aces. Freshman end year Hastings' freshman volleyball team lost lo Wyoming Park at Feb. 20 15-1. 12-15. 15­ 13. Susie Hubbard led lhe Saxons with 13 service points, including 5 aces. Janelie Nichols added 3 kills for the Hastings team. In lhe season finale, lhe Saxons dropped a 2-15. 15-8. 15-13 match to CharlcZtc last Tuesday. Hubbard had 10 service points, including 2 aces, and Stephanie Conrad added 8 service points. . Lakewood d. Eaton Rapids The Lady Vikings kept their hopes alive lor a league crown with a 15-5. 15-3 win last Thursda) Mitchell had 10 kills. Daniels 9 spikes. Ward 10 digs. Schrock 2 blocks and Radcliff 10 attiata Class B rankings □au_B I Marysville 49-0-0 2 Stevensville Lakeshore 34-7-1 3. Lakewood 55-2-1 4. Pinconning 56-11-4 5 Holland Christian 32-9-2 6 Reed City 49-9-4 7. Charlotte 57-8-2 Monday Misers The Green Chics 67-33; Three Pooles Tack 37-43; Rowdie Girts 5644; Mkhelob 5314-4614; Kelleys Keglers 53-47; Ginbachs 5144-4844; Deweys Auto Body 49-51; Hart tier Tours 48-52; Mr. Bruces 47-53; TM Lassies 44-56; Hastings Bowl 38-62; Brians Tire 36-64. Good Games md Series -V. Pierson 187- 523; D Kelley 191-529: Shirtee V 538; 215P. Herrington 191-523; A. Hall 174494; R Shapley 195-522; C Godbey 210469; K. Keeler 195-531; M. Matson 202-533; M Meehan 186473; J. McMillon 188- 517; S. Nelson 163; L. Hoyt 190; R. Pitts 150; L Kasinskv 162; V. Can 171; D. Larsen 163; E. Johnson 185; S. Guy 170; T. DeWitt 142; B. Moore 157; N. Pomeroy 157. LEGAL NOTICES: ■vtuno dwnn TOWNSIUP Jami Schrock (8) and Jennifer Mitchell (15) helped the Viking volleyball team to Bowierettes Bennett Industries 5640; Kent Oil 51-45; Carlton Center Excavating 4947. Dorothy's Hair Styling 48-48; Hecker Insurance 4749; DJ. Electric 37-59. Good Gamma and Series — D. L. Coenen 135-301; N Potter 169-440; M. Garber 165: K. Fowler 174; T. Christopher 194-555; J. Doster 168-410; E. Vanasse 1(2; N Goggins 153; S. Merrill 178; J. Gardner 171-376; L. Elliston 198. win last Saturday's league championship. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS ON TNI JHCU1 AmtMNT NIL M HHT UMNG RUTLAND CMAffTM YOMMMP umy county. wcnman stmt ueemM wtcui aimit mtmct TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that tho Townahlp Board of Rutland Charter Township will conduct a public hearing at tho Township Hall at 2461 Heath Road on March 12. 1997 at 7:15 p.m to conaider tho proposed Special Aaaoaamont Roll prepared by tho Townahlp Supervisor pursuant to tho direction of the Townahlp Board, concerning tho Street Lighting Special Aaaeaament District previously created. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Street Lighting Special Assessment District within which the cost of street lighting is proposed to be assessed Includes tho following: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the total amount proposed to be specially assessed within the entire Street Lighting Special Assessment District for tho calendar year 1907 is 2.106 00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Proposed Special Assessment Roll and Map mvy be examined at the office of the Township Clerk at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan during regular business hours At tho public hearing, tho Township Board will review said Proposed Special Assessment Roll and any com monts or objections thereto which might be made or filed with said Board at or prior to the time of said public hearing, and will consider any revisions, amendments, or changes to said proposed Special Assessment Roll and tho amount of special assessments to be levied against bonefittod property Appearance and protest at this public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to tho State Tax Tribunal. An owner or parly in interest or his or her agent may appear in person at this hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall bo permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter received at or before the public hearing, and if such a letter is filed then tho personal appearance of the person protesting is not required In future years, tho Township Board proposes to redetermine the amount to be specially assessed for street lighting purposes In the district at the August meeting of the Township Board without further mailed notice Notice of the public hearing meeting will be published each year However, if an increase in the total special assessment in any year will exceed the esti mated annual increase by more than 10%. notice of the rodetorminatlon hearing will be mailed to property owners (The estimated annual increase is the annual increase in the cost of living index as shown in the Consumers Price index of the U.S. Department of Labor, for "all items" for urban consumers ) The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at this hearing as set forth above may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribuns' within 30 days after the confirmation of the Special Assessment Roll All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid ti ne and place to submit comments concern ing any of the foregoing, or to pro'est the proposed Special Assessment Roll and/or Special Assessment Rutland Charier Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at tha hearing upon four (4) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contect the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Friday Mixed Moon Four Rs 69V4; Three Ponies 62; Heads Out 5914; Get Lucky 5644; Nine Wiggle 5444; Ten Pins 53; Working On It 52; Odd Balls 52; Big O's 5156; Rocky Four 51; Late Cotners Notice is hereby given that the Barry County PlanningIZoning Commission will conduct a pub­ lic hearing on March 24,1M7 at 7:30 p.m. in the “ommunity Room. Courts 4 Law Building at 220 f. Court St., Hastings. Michigan. IF YOU SEE “BUD MAN" he subject of the public hearing will be the conderation ot the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: ANDY COVE MAP CHANGE• A-2-97 WISH HIM A HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY! Request lo rezone prop­ erty in Sec. 6, Barry Township. Lots 46-54 ana Lots 57-79 of J.R. Bush's Fits! Addition to the Village of Delton. Sec. 6. Barry Twp. (See PLAT OF THORNAPPLE VALLEY PINES LOTS 1-17 Barbara Bodford. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 40064 (616) 046-21*4 Senior Cittan Colvin 69-31; Kuempel 60-40. Jcsick 55M.44W, Hill 5545; Otis 5446; Friend 5446; Vrogindewcy 5446; Nish 53H4614; Snyder 50'A4915; Woodmansee 48-52; Brewer 46-54; Moucoulis 43-57; Brodock 4016-5916; Lethcoe 40-60. Richardson 3714-63 Vi. Ladies Good Games aad Series — B Vrogindewcy 156; H. Brace 146; S. Penn inglon 176455; G. Otis 191485; G. Potter 184436; G. Baker 146-396; D Brewer 143-388; G. Denny 153-384; P Snyder ISO; M Hall 160401 Mena Good l.«»a aad Series — G Young 135; W. Brodock 194467; R. Kingsley 171497; R. Nash 164472; C. Jesick 189-559; W Woodmansee 204-536; P Terpemng 163-406; P. Olis 168465; R Wieland 224-548; W. Birman 195-521; J. Price 146; L. Markley 150423 Wrdaradiy P.M. Friendly Hook Parties 5614-3514; H & S Machine 56-36; Mills Landing 54-38; Mace's Pharmacy 5214-3914; Valley Really 5042; E & Eye Spec 5042; Lifestyles 4814-4314; Hair Care Center 4514-4614; Misfits 44-48; Varneys Stables 44-48; Nashville Chiroprac­ tic 4349. Goad Gases aad Series — S Sanborn 197-563; D. Brewer I4S4I8; C. Pruden 184-491; Y. Markley 192499; K. Sutfin 203-539; K. Becker 186-486; C. Watson 144; J. George 150; M. Snow 145; C. SheUenberger 166; T. Case 136; M. Brimmer 163; M. Maison 187. Districts begin this weekend and a handful of teams in Class B look to have a shot of winning a State championship. Here is the latest Class B poll as voted upon by the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association. Board Moating Fob 12 1997 7:15 p.m. — PUHIC HEA1ING for Thor nappl. Valley Pinas Straal lighting District No. I. Motion to adopt Resolution No 48 to create special assessment for this district. Motion lo adopt Resolution No. 49 and to schedule hearing for the assessment roll on March 12. 1997 at 7:15 p.m. Adjournment at 7:31 p.m. 7:32 Regular mooting — present: Hansford. Palmer. House. Walters. Mun joy. Redford, Ed­ wards Also present Pat Sharpe. Owen Jones and Todd Damon. Motion to grant pro-preliminary plat approval to Jones Gassing. Wo will be opening bids for new construction on Fob 27. 1997 at 3:00 p.m. Motion to sign contract with YMCA. Motion to adopt Resolution *47 to Amend Social Security Plan and Agreement on election workers and election officials. Treasurers and Zon. Adm reports received and placed on file. Vouchers approved for payment. Adjournment ol 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested io by 11771 Robert M. Edwordi Bowling SCORES: outlined area on map). FROM C-1 TO R-2. MAP CHANGE A-3-97 Request to rezone prop­ erty in Sec. 20. Orangeville Township. COMM 74 RDS W OF N 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 20. T2N,. R10W FOR POB THN S 10 RDS 15 LKS. THN E 170 FT. THN W 10 RDS 15 LKS. THN W 170 FT TO POB. ORANGEVILLE TWP. FROMR-1 TOC-1. All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writ ng will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place The County ot Bariy wilt provide necessary auxiliary aids and CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene in the City Assessor's Office. City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on: March 4th and Sth 9:00 a.m. to Noon - 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m And as many days as may be necessary to review, correct, and equalized the 1997 assessment roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value assigned their property may appeal lo the Board of Review in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone (616) 945-2468 Ext. 15 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL RATIO 47.61 50.00 46.71 50.00 50.00 FACTOR 1.0502 1.0000 1.0704 1.0000 1.0000 servees. such as signers lor lhe heamg impared and atrto tapes ol ponied materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabwws al the meeongtheanng upon ten (10) days notce to the County ol Barry Individuals with ds- abilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County ol Barry by writing or call the following: Michael Brown. County Administer. 220 W Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 - (616) 948-4891 The City of Hastings will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, or call 616-945­ 2468. or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Event G. Manshum City Clerk 5044; Special Ks 4916; Scars Service 47; Gillons Cons. 4414; Ramblers 41)'6; Gutter Gang 39; Rossos 31; Four Stars 22. High Games and Series Men — K Bu'.hcc 201-535; W. Brodock 178-517; R. Faye 226-586; A. Taylor 182-524; M Kaxinsky 216- 620; R. Sears 210-535; E Keeler 215-606; S. Gillons 183-517; R Robbins 182-525; W Lydy 204-563; J. Barnum 243-654;C. Purdum Jr. 236; T. Ramey 165; T. Lewis 179; J. Barnum Jr. 182: R. Roush 180; S Peabody 211: B Ripley 216-580; K. Meany 1(1; W. Gillons 164; T Rainwater 211; T Heath 218; M McKee 212; M Lydy 186; H. Service 176; F. Wilks 139. High Games vd Series Women - K. Zimmerman 154-426; K Keeler 210-516; N. Taylor 166-464; R Ramey 172-491; E. Johnson 168-450; K. Becker 218-547; Shirtee V. 248-670; S. McKee 233-678; B Wilkins 171-492. D Service 143-422; M Whitney 169; G. Meany 183; S. Ripley 148; B Vail 185; B. Hughes 187; D. Bartimus 202; M. Sean IM Recreation Bowling League « Freeport Elevator 22; Gavin Ford 21; Crystal Clear Water 19; Fairchild Oil 18; Barry Automotive 14. (kxxd Games and Series — I Buehler SO5, J Buehler 200-529; R Fay 524; D Lambert 210- 554; B Buehler 523; M Pofritt 229-505; B King 200-235-229-664; D McKelvey 538; R. Wieland 507; J. Zink 202-541. Thursday Angele Red Dog-ettes 23-9; Styles-R-Us 19-13; Mills Landing 19-13; Mitcher-T 19-13; Out­ board Inn 16-16; Edward D. Jones 16-16; Nashville Chiro 15-17; NAPA Girts 14-14; Hastings Bowl 13-15; Riverside Cemetery 12-20; Melaleuca Inc 12-20 Good Games aad Series - L. Kendall 166; J. Wickham 190-499; B. Cuddahee 180; D Sceber 157; S. Grinage 195-503; D. Curtis 165-428; M Eaton 210-512; W Barker 174-426; C Curtis 183; L. Perry 153; M Martin 172-443; G. South 142-384; G March 175; L. Wauon 199; P. Wright 154-423; P. Guy 208-539; D. Greenfield 158-438; J. Gasper 188-535; J. Lewis 187-493; C. Burpee 191-475; T. Daniels 184; L. Tilley 192; K. McMillon 175; J. Hurless 177; K. Farr 156; S. Greenfield 177; C. Guernsey 155-459. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.en 62; Short N Sweet 57; S A S 5414; QB A Associates 53; Bowling Buddies 5244; DAN Mortgage 52; Tasmaniac's 52; , Rednecks 52; Diehards 5044; Thunder Alley 50; 2x4 50; Runarounds 49M; Fearsome 4 47M; Beginners Plus 45; Danger Zone 43; Friends 43: Get Along Gang 39; See ya 27. Womens High Games aad Serie. -K Conley 213-589; L Barnum 190-540; D. VanCampen 192-528; M. Snyder 182-522; B. Hayes 185-497; M. Simpron 168-483; L. Davis 190-481; K. Krellman 163-477; M. Martin 164-455; R. Couu 162-403; K F.ul 138-400; B Walker 145-369; J. Dezeu 125-306; D. Snyder 197; N. Lambert 189; S. Sanborn 182; D. Seeher 181; S. Snider 171; D. Vickers 158; L Couu 131 Men. High Games and Series - J Bar num 254-630; J. DeLaat 2464119; M. Snyder 217- 585; R Conley 222-577; R. Snyder 11 211- 561; J. Jiles 201-548; D. Stonehouse 236542; R Snyder III 189-521; V. Dezeu 186-490; J Davis 176474; J Eye 155455; B. Reaz 199; D. Sceber 189: R. Vonberg 188; S. Frenthwiy 182; C. Martin 181; B. Hubbell 168. Thursday A.M.O LeHarves 59H-2814; Question Marks 56-32; Bosleys 47 to-40 H: Leftovers 46H41H; New Team 4642. Hastings Bowl 4147 Hummers 4048; Varneys 35I6-52W; Early Birds 3545; Lucky Shots 3H6-56H. Good Games aad Series —S. Glasgow 248-609; S. Salazar 241-511; J. Lewis 178488; P. Fisher 193484; D Olmsted 177471; I. Rudtraff 172451; T. Teixeira 162423; E. Dewin 174421; D Collier 148414; S. Canty 146373: S. Teunesien 132-371; F. Ruthniff 202; M. Atkinson 177; B. Norris 157; S. Lambert 148; J McKeough 147; O. Ctllons 141; B. Sexton 133. Thursday Angels Red-Dogetles 24-12; Styles-R-Us 23-13; Mill’s Landing 22-14; Mncher-T 22-14; Out­ board Inn 19-17: Nashville Chiropractic 18-18; Napa Girts 18-14 (4 games); Edward D Jones 17-19; Hastings Bowl 14-18 (4 games); Melaleuca Inc. 15-21; Riverside Cemetery 12-24; AAT Bunny Bunch 8-28. Good Games A Series - P Guy 190-527; D. Bartimus 199; A. Kerley 172; T. Soya 165: G. March 205-508; L. Wauon 164; D Curbs 162: M. Eaton 171; C. Gai-s 124; C. McGinn 150; P. Fisher 193; J. Fuher 174; K. Leinaar 155445; B. Cuddahee 224; S Snider 162454: S. Sebastian 208; D. Snider 177493: B. Moody 223-588: A. Chaffee 146; L. Barnum 192; S. Sanborn 183: B. Roush 201; L. Potter 197; C. Curtis 164429; L. Perry 177: T. Smith 135; J. Lewis 181: T. Daniels 191-531; L. Tilley 219-529. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 23-5; Advanced Commercial Printing 20-8; Pin Seekers 19-9; Woodmansee Sawmill 18-10; Flexfab 18-10; Viking 15-13;Hastings Bowlers 10-18; Locks­ hop 10-18; Matetier Graphics 7-21; Bye 0-28. Mens High Games A Series P Scobey 214-583; D. Reed 231-630; R. O'Keefe 210; K. Greenfield 203; K. Phenix 201-553; M. Christensen 175; G. Hause 204-573; D. Malyneik 232-553; J. Patten 189. Womens High Games A Series ). Gasper 205; B. Sexton 175-444; C. Keller 149-397; L. Thomas 186403; L. Nelson 182498; P. Arends 203; C. Reed 173472; C. Mayhew 137; D. Service 173; S. Landis 485; V. Scobey 150-418; D. Slovinski 156443. �I The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 27, 1997 — Page 13 Hastings Middle School announces second marking honor roll students Eighth grade High Honors. 3.5 TO 4.0 — •Jill Dimond. •Heather Drumm. "Matt Gergen. •Elizabeth Gibbons. * Lindsay Hcmerling. •Melhssa Hodges. ’Justin Huss. ’Mark Lockwood. •Samantha Oakland. “Jcnessa Rude. •Margaret Schirmer. ’Matt Schnackenberg. • Heidi Schroeder, ’Kristen Wildcm. •Taylor Wisner. Sarah Barry. Rhonda Pennepackcr. Lennie Smith. Kailey Lyons. Danielle Swift. Derek Brookmeyer. Larissa Carr, Chad Ray. Amber Travis. Natasha Ward. Derek Strickland. Mall Beachnau. Race he lie Eascy. Leland Jennings. Genin Lear. Elizabeth Meek. Adam Miller. Jacob, Simpson. Jessica Winebrenncr. Amanda Phillips. Bricnne Hallhfax. Kelli Zcrbcl. Sarah Chamberlain. Travis Milleson. Kristi Spurgeon, Katherine Welton. Joann Bailley. Jenny Hcuss. Amanda Hoke. Gena Tormcn. Lindsay Vanaman. Brandon Dahn. Steven Flohr. Laci Owen. Jessica Roll. Karey Schlachtcr. Beth Aspinall. Dorothy Clemens. Robert Dcmond. Ian Dudley. Phoenix Spaulding and Josh Trumble. Honors. 3.10 lo 3.49 — Cathy Anderson. Regina Argo. Jon Katjc. Jeff Berg. Aaron Keller. Keisha Jordan. Natasha Mclras. Ben Ncwslcd. Jason Olmstead. Adam Schantz. Jacob Vanderhoff. Aaron Hartmen. Richard Wank. Sara Williams. Miranda Workman. Josh Boulter. Tess Fryklind. Amanda Hause. Jen Hendershot. Sunny Basler. Amy Hermcnilt. Elizabeth King. Jeremy Buller. Brandi Colvin. Wetydi Hughes. Christina Pyle, Lindsey Hill. Mana Soto. Briannc Beach. Paul Hcnney . Kim Karmes and Tom Williams. Honorable Mention. 3.00 to 3.09 — Jamie Howell. Katie Noteboom. Nicole Baird. Adam Branch. J.N. Brown. Mike Burkey. Dara Carpenter. Amy Deberry. Tahatha Fagan. Rex Foreman. Jason Gal­ lagher. Katie Golnck. Rosel lie Hostetler. Amanda Markley, Kristan Pettit. Shannon Pietrangelo. Luke Storm. Brian Sutfin and LEGAL NOTICE f JW* kvmtowwmp •0MBHITM6 Fob 12. 1W7. 7:00 p.m. Mooting colled order by Supervisor Four mombors present and one obi ent. Commiiskoner Wenger and teverol guests present. Discussion concerning improvement to Ham­ mond Rood. Approved payment to Borry County Rood Com­ mission for snow removal. Bill approved for payment as presented. Mooting adjourned at 835 p.m. Emily Harrison Clerk (2/27) TWONKY MAMM, PIC 212 Waters MMta| •raad Mfe, MMteaa 4MO3 THAT HMPOM. NOnSl OF MCMTGAOK FCNKCLOWM SAUE Default has occurred in the conditions of a first mortgage mode by Mary E. Kelley, an individual, mortgagor, to the State Bonk of Caledonia, a Michigan banking corporation of 677 East Main Street. Caledonia. Michigan 49316. mortgagee, by a mortgage dated November 2. 1994. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Borry County, on November 14. 1994, In Liber 618. pogo 913. Default has occurred in the conditions of a second mortgage made by Mary E. Kelley, an individual, mortgagor to tho State Bonk of Caledonia, a Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, by a mortgage dated January 11. 1995. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Borry County, on January 12, 1995, in Liber 622. pogo 938. Because of said default, tho mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by both first and se­ cond mortgages duo and payable forthwith. As of tho date of this notice, there is claimed to bo duo. including for principal and interest on both mortgages, tho sum of S56.966.21. and interest will continue on tho first mortgage's principal balance of $44,857.15 at tho rate of 9.5 percent, and interest will continue on tho second mor­ tgage's principal balance of $3,047.83 at the rate of 10 percent. No suit or proceeding in law has boon instituted to recover the debt secured by soid mor­ tgages. or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such cose made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, os provided in said mortgages, and all legal costs, charges ond ex­ penses. including attorneys' foes allowed by law. and all taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole, said mortgages will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged promises at public solo to tho highest bidder at the East Door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. April 3. 1997 ot 1:00 p.m. Tho premises covered by said mortgages ore situated in Township ol Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: COMMENCING ot the West One-Quarter comer of Section 12. Town 4 North. Rango 10 West, thence North 89*4T23~ East 1315.43 feet along the East-West One-Quarter lino of said Section 12: thence South 00*17-26 East. 331 SO foot along the East line of tho Northwest Quarter of tho Southwest Quarter of said Section 12 to tho true KHNT OF BEGINNING thence South 00*17 26 East, 234.00 foot along said East lino; thence South 8T4T23~ West. 931 00 feet parallel with said One Quarter line: thence north 00*17^6" West. 234.00 foot; thence North East. 931.00 feet to the FONT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO on ease men! for public highway purposes over tho Easter­ ly 33 foot thereof for Moe Road; ond commonly known os 6401 Moe Rood. Mid­ dleville. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will bo One (1) year from the date of sole. Doted February 18. 1997 TWOMEY MAGGIN1 PIC Attorneys for State Bonk ot Caledonia •y David Schoolenberg 212 Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (3/27) Fred Thomas Seventh grade High Honors. 3 5 to 4 (I — •Samantha Allcrding. •Carrie Bolthousc. •Stephanie Buck, •Eric Caarpcntcr. ’Josh Clevenger. •Stephanie Courtight, ’Chris Donalds. •Nicole Doozan, •Chelsea Evans, ’Carl Furrow. ’Matt Hayes, •Janna Jackson. •.Ashley Keeler. ’Jon Kendall. •Heather Krebs •Leslie McKay. •Elizabeth Nida. •Michael Nitz. ’Andy Price. ’Amanda Schantz. ’Jessica Storm. •Joel Strickland. •Tyler Tossava, ‘Erie Vandcrvecn, ‘Sara Wank. ’Brad Wills. *Ryan Winebrenncr Jenny Cottrell. Kelli Flohr, Alexis Powell. Lauren Beach. Laura Dickinson. Kcli Misak. Daniel Worth. Amy Abbott. Amanda Bcchler. Alicia Birman. Amber Dean. Angela Eggers. Sarah Haines. Justin Hutchins. Bert Kosbar. Jenny Miller. Jeremy Shillling, Joseph Smith. Darrell Barnum. Drew Cole­ man. Kale Martisius. Andrew Whiting. Nathan Wilkins. Adam Carroll. Blake Komstadt, Victoria Mahmal. Trenton Smith. Danielle Price. Emily Smith. Kendra Shan­ non. Jeremy Pond, Anagclla Baker, Kyle Bcllgraph. Carl Caldwell, Joey Keller, Chris Rcmlcy, Jessica Roush. Josef Swinkunas, Jenny Willaavize. David Wilson. Scott Con­ rad. Jack Holden. Lindsaay Overmirc. Joseph Shadier. Kristen Slraube, Nick Taylor. Tiffany Davis. Molly Kruko. Rachel New­ ton. James Medeiros and Doug Poll Honors, 3 1” lo 349 — Hilary Appleby. Lynn McCallum. Ashley Travis, Nick Hawkins. Josh Keeny. Angelia Aspmalll. Enn Bradley. Courtney Colvin. Brad Currier. Joseph Miller. Ted Greenfield, Ann Parker. Ashley Clark. Jacob Friddle. Adam Rcil. Lindsay Sides. Scott Smedberg. Kevin Stickney. Amanda Averill, Noemi Garza. Enn Woodley. Brandon Burke, Kristie Krebs. Kyle Main, Melissa Hutchings, Anna Walker. David Midler. Shayna Scllcck, Car­ olyn Woody. Jessica Hammond. Chris Komondy. Mike Rench. Jessica Shcllenbarger. Sarah Burton. Zac Fulmer. Tom Giescler. Mike Hubbard. Jeff Jolley. David Ockennan and Enc Vandermolen Honorable Mention. 3.00 to 3.09 — Chad Davis. Josh Goodale, Kristi Guidel. Jenny Jenkins. Brandon Lawrence. Chris Nichol­ son. Carmen Noviskey, Ben Olmsted and Ashlce Pare. Sixth grade High Honors. 3.5 to 4.0 — ’Josh Bailey, •Lucas Brehm. ’Carla Conradi, ‘Erin Fish, •James Johnston, ’Chris Rounds, ’Eli Schmidt. •Nick Stricklan. ’Alicia Totten. •Chris Vanatta. Andrew Worth. Cara Zcrbcl. Molly Benningficld. Elizabeth Cassell. Krjstlc Dunn. Scan l.ancaUcr. (Irani EndsIcj \slilc) Wanland. Dustin Bowman. Jenna Bryans. Megan Buller. Chelsea Case, Don Converse. Joel Gibbons. Katie H esterlly. Einilly Hoke. Tiffany Howell. Wendt Iler. Craig Laurie. Courtney Oakland. CoIdle Purucker. Kenanne Sherwood, Kristina Welton. Josh Sanders. Keith Sloudt. Mike Bolthousc. Stacey Buck. Lee Dykstra. Amy Eascy. Anthon Rambin. Rebecca Crump. Angelia Dipp. Brian Donnmi. Emily Heath. Mike Kieler. Andrew Logan. Justin Peck. Jenny Shaw. Codec Shellenbargear. Heath Augustine. Cassie Barcroft. Eliza Cheese­ man. Amanda Clinton. Trever Davis. Brian Dcvncs. Jason Fisher. Christina Main. Kai Ward. Mali Wmdes. Tasha Woodmansee, Alicia Bedlord. Casey Cady. Beau Furrow-. Jessica Rangucttc and Jessica Smith. Honors. 3.10 to 3.49 — Molly Alderson, Chris Armstrong, Sally Barry. Laura Dipcrt. Jefl Eddy. Megan Falconer. Julie Gilmore. Chad Hess. Joanie Myers. Jamie Raji. Antfiony Eisner. James Gregory. Nick Sinclair. Brooke Sulim. Echo Burbank. Brian Hur­ less. Joe Lancaster. Andrew Lustey. Jill Slocum. Dominic Tormcn. Robin White. Holly Wilson. Chris Hoaghn. Lyndsi Kenyon. Rebekah Nicholson. Shawn Olm­ stead. Jill Altoft. Sabrina Buck. Jacob Buehl. Chris Fairchild. Mall Gibbons. Jacob Rohe. Kathryn Salle. Dustin Schuch. Kim Shorkcy. Derek Krallman. Steven Sckrecki. Samantha Wallace. Richard Burke. Mindy Colvin. Aimee Gentry’. Brittani Schoemer. Josiah Timmerman. Shcena Vaughan. Danielle Whitaker. Shauna Bradfield. Aaron Hedger. Honorable Mention. 3.00 to 3.09 — Amanda Burton. Maranda Davis. Josh Millcson. Bethany Weeks. Adam Windcs. Morgan Zimmer. Abbie Allcrding. Tim Brown. Bruce Carpenter. Rachel Dcppe. Alan Ends­ ley. Joey Hinckley. Amber Karrar. Sam Krouse. Rosalinda Luna. Cassie Meade, Olivia Pare'. Heather Robinson. Nicole Swartz, Amber Thomas, Amanda VanBuren. ’ Indicates 4.0 SAXONS, continued from page 10 Jesse Young topped Delton with 16 points. 13 coming in the fourth quarter. Woods and Anncn both tallied 8 points. Still, there arc signs of hope for Delton's eagers. Leading scorer McCarty, who sat out round one with a broken nose, should be back. "We think that Troy will be ready to play." Hogoboom said. Wheeler (shoulder) is out for the year, while Kimbrough also expects to miss the post-season, although he plans to be ready lor the spring track season Changes should be made before the two local teams travel to Wayland. "I Ihink we'll sec a lot more zone from them in the districts." Schils added. Hogoboom says maybe not. "I was content with the things we did with our Man-to-Man." Hogoboom said. "If wc don't rebound belter and don't make a few changes we could be looking al a repeat. Wc think that we'll play better (in districts)." Hastings and Delton both must play conference games Friday before preparing for districts. The Panthers will travel to Mattawan to face a tough group of Wildcats, while the Saxons end the regular season with an O-K While contest al Forest Hills Central. "Il's a difference of third or f.flh (place)." Schils said of Friday night's implications. "It will be a big game for us against a quality team." HASTINGS 79 DELTON 47 Hastings. ..15-16-25-23=79 Delton...4-6-20-17=47 Hastings: Jeff Storrs 4 (2) 2-4 12, Ed VanDcrMolen 2 3-4 7. Jay Bolthouse 1 0-0 2. Evan Winkler 2 3-4 7. Mike Sulccr 0 4-6 4. Adam Gee 3 3-9 9. Kyle Pohja 4 0-0 8. Jason Fuller I 7-8 9. Darnell Day 4 2-2 10. Ben O Mara 3 5-6 II Totals: 24 (2) 29-43=79 Delton: Scott Hovanec 0 1-2 I. Nick Woods 3 (2) 0-2 8. Kyle Matteson I 4-6 6. Ben Anncn I 6-8 8. Bobby Wheeler 0 0-0 0. Ben Smith 2 (2) 0-0 6. Jason Fleser 0 0-10. Jesse Young 6 (I) 3-3 16. Denny Bourdo I 0-0 2 Totals: 14 (4) 13-22=47. JV result: Hastings 48-23. Zeeland 59 Hastings 47 The Saxons led the Chix 21-16 with five minutes remaining in the first half, but then watched the visitors close out the second quarter with a 13-6 run lo lead 29-27 at intermission. After three quarters. Zeeland expanded the advantage to 43-33. Darnell Day and Kyle Pohja posted double digit game for Hastings. Day scored 13 points, while Pohja pumped in 11 markers. Gull Lake 78 Delton 54 The Gull Lake 'earn shot the lights out by making 11 3-pointcrs in the non-confcrence matchup on Feb. 18. Troy McCarty pumped in 13 points and Kyle Matteson scored 12 to highlight Delton's offensive performance. Dan Steiger led the Blue Devils with 28 points. Hand-raising skill... Hackett 62 Delton 60 Delton's varsity cheerleaders entertained the halftime crowd Tuesday night in a Barry County basketball contest with rival Hastings. For information on the name see page 10 of today's Banner. y ’ A buzzcr-bcatcr with 1.7 seconds allowed the Fighting Irish lo squeak out the win. For Delton, it was the third time this year that they lost a game on a buzzcr-bcatcr. Hackett led by 20 points earlier in the contest, but were up by only 2 points (35­ 33) al lhe half. Troy McCarty topped all Panther scorers with 12 points. District Pairings Three local teams will battle for district victories at Wayland High next week. The host Wildcats will face the Trojans of Middleville on Monday: •' Hastings and Delton will clash for a second straight Tuesday In the district's second game. Charlotte will face lhe Wayland/Middlcvillc winner on Wednesday evening. And the district championship will be held on Friday. All games will start at 7 p.m. in the Wayland High gymnasium. Al DeWitt High. Central Montcalm (1-17) faces DeWitt on Monday. Portland (16-1) goes up against l^ikcwood (8-9) on Tuesday. Belding (6-13) tangles with cither DeWitt or Central Montcalm on Wednesday and the championship game is scheduled for Saturday. Maple Valley will play is lhe district al Bellevue High and is scheduled to take on lhe host school on Monday. Maple Valleyopened the week at 6-12 and Bellevue had a record of 13-5. The winner of the Monday battle will take on 13-5 Olivet Wednesday night. Storms scores 20 Jim Storms scored 20 points to go along with 19 rebounds to lead Hastings' junior varsity basketball team past Zeeland 58-43 last Friday. Adam Whitney and Tony Bowne each tallied 8 points for the Saxons. Bowne also did a nice job on the glass with 7 boards. The JV squad made it 2-for-2 for the week with a 48-23 win at Delton. It started out as a defensive battle before the Saxons pulled away from the Panthers with a strong second half surge. Steve Storrs and Bowne played solid games for lhe Hastings team. Delton Ambulance Service announce owner change by Mary Warner Staff Writer Delton Ambulance probably will become Mercy Ambulance Service Inc. in the near future. Officials from Hope and Prairieville town­ ships arc currently negotiating a contract with Mercy Ambulance which will allow the privately-owned company to take over Del­ ton Ambulance. Delton Ambulance is currently owned by Hope and Prairieville townships Barry Township contracts with them lo provide a portion of its township with ambulance ser­ vices. according to Hope Township Supervi­ sor Pat Albert. Because negotiations arc still under way. Mercy Ambulance Director Doug Palmer was unable to give specific terms of the con­ tract being negotiated. Mercy Ambulance has already been provid­ ing staffing for Delton Ambulance. Accord­ ing to Prairieville Township Clerk Normajean Campbell. Delton Ambulance has been understaffed ever since this past January, af­ ter first the manager and then other ambu­ lance personnel left. Advertising for staff did not yield an adequate response. Campbell said, so the Emergency Services Board over­ seeing the ambulance service asked outside companies lo submit proposals for running it. Two companies submitted proposals, and Mercy Ambulance was the better of the two oilers. Campbell said According to Albert, Delton Ambulance has been "running in lhe hole." Campbell said the two townships together gave out $47,000 in subsidies to the ambulance ser­ vice last year. That figure was $50,000 the previous year, she said. The switchover lo a private sen ice will "save taxpayers money," Albert said, because ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW • TOWNSHIP OF HOPE • CENAs First and second shifts, varied hours available. If not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn MOO upon successful com plebon o! • two week training course and state certification Excellent employment opportunities tor individuals who are Interested In the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We otter health Insurance, vacation and Illness benefits and a starting wage of S6.68 per hour Classes start March 17 and end April 1. The first 6 days ol claas will be from 8 00AM until 4XPM and the last 5 days ot class will bo from 6:1 SAM until 3O0PM II you are mteresled In taking this class, please come to Thornap­ ple Manor between 800AM and 4 30PM. Monday through Friday lo till out an application, before March 13. 1997 Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay lor the class. No phone calls, please. ‘Qidrnapple t^Ianor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 no subsidy for the ambulance service will be required. Campbell said that as far as she knows.* the average cost of an ambulance run will not change with the switch in companies. Palmer said he did not know what Delton Ambulance's rales arc. but "I'm sure they’re not lar off from what we are charging." Campbell said lhe yearly subscription fee is expected to increase $5. from S35 to $40. Subscriptions arc for those who want to pur­ chase a years worth of ambulance service for a set fee. Mercy Ambulance is expected to honor all of Delton Ambulance's current memberships. Campbell said the townships are negotiat­ ing to keep the ambulance service at its pre­ sent location (in lhe same building as lhe BPH fire department on Orchard Street in Delton). The same ambulance is also ex­ pected to be used. Albert said the townships want to ensure that any ambulance service the townships contract for provides "good service to the people" and also has "good financial stabil­ ity." Albcrt said rumors that Delton Ambulance has stopped providing service to the com­ munity arc false. "There has never been any stop in service at all." she said. “We're still doing billing, the ambulance space is open and we are fully staffed." Rumors that there will be no ambulance service in Delton arc also false. Palmer said. 'There will always be an ambulance ser­ vice in Delton, no matter who takes over the contract." he said. According to Palmer, contract negotiations should be completed by mid-March. Mercy Ambulance is based in Lansing and operates the Mercy Ambulance Service in Hastings. Notice of Budget Public Hearing The Hope Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year 1997-98 at 5463 South Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml on Monday. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING, a March 10. 1997 at 6 30 p.m. copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the township hall. This notice is posted in compliance with PA267 of 1976 as amended (Open Meetings Act). MCLA 41.72a (2) (3) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Hope Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to indivi­ duals with disabilities at the meeting upon five days notice to the Hope Township Board Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Board by writing or calling the following Sylvia W. Forster Hope Township Clerk 5463 S Wall Lake Rd Hastings. Ml 49056 (616) 946-2464 NOTICE of MEETING The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the township hall, 8060 Tasker Road, Bellevue. Michigan 49021 on March 5th at 7:00 p.m. to organize and receive the rolls. The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at the township hall, 8060 Tasker Road, Bellevue, Michigan 49021 on March 10th and March 11th from 9:00 a.m. to noon and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on March 13th to hear protests. The Assyria Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed mater­ ials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting or public hearing upon 7 days notice to the Assyria Township Board. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Assyria Township Board by writing or calling the following: Dena Miller. 10570 M-66, Nashville, Michigan 49073 • 616-758-3410. Mike Boles Supervisor ____________ E.O.E._________________ । > �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 27, 1997 that chance and he bleu it." COURT NEWS: Two Grand Rapids residents were sen­ tenced in Circuit Court Thursday for their at­ tempt to pass one-dollar bills, altered lo look like twenty-dollar bills, lo Hastings area businesses in December Michael H. Ray, 37. pleaded guilty lo three counts of uttering and publishing. In exchange for his pleas, charges of one count of possessing five or more pieces of counter­ feit money, two counts of uttering and pub­ lishing and one count of fourth offense ha­ bitual offender, were dismissed. Bndggct L. Sanders. 30. pleaded no con­ test in January in District Court to a charge of attempted uttering and publishing. In ex­ change for her plea, prosecutors dismissed a charges of possession of five or more pieces of counterfeit money and recommended no case. He has a list of previous offenses, al­ most all for retail fraud." Fisher said he still believes Ray has a great deal of potential and suspected drugs were the reason for Ray's criminal activity "I attribute this last situation more to stupid­ ity than anything else." said Fisher "I’m dis­ tressed when someone with a college back­ ground like you i: before me." He sentenced Ray to five years probation and 60 days in jail with credit for 59 days served. He imposed costs of $500 and a $250 fine on each of the three counts and ordered it to be paid al a rate of $20 per week begin­ ning one week from his release from jail. In sentencing for Sanders. Crowley said he had no objection if the court decided not to impose jail time, saying "her involvement t> jail time. Dunng Ray's sentencing. Prosecutor Dale Crowley told the court. "Mr. Ray has chosen to continue a path" of accumulating a num­ ber of felony offenses. "Quite frankly, the recommendation of prison is appropriate.” he certainly less than her accomplice. Mr. Ray." Sanders' attorney. David Kuzava. said she pleaded no contest due to a pending federal investigation and he recommended she not go on at length about her involvement. "She's been nothing but petrified through­ out this whole case." he said. "If anyone has displayed genuine remorse, it’s Ms. Sanders." Fisher told Sanders he agreed with much of Kuzava's argument. "I think you got in­ volved in this because of your involvement with Mr. Ray." he said, adding he believed she also had a lot of potential. He sentenced Sanders to two years proba­ tion. with 90 days in jail and credit for one day served, with the remainder suspended. He also ordered Sanders to pay S5C0 in costs and a $250 fine to be paid at a rate of $10 per said. Ray’s attorney, Timothy Tromp. said he didn’t 'see this continuing pattern of crimi­ nal activity He has a past for which he's done penance." Tromp said Ray recognizes his action were wrong. Tromp said Ray was successfully dis­ charged from parole in 1993 and has since worked as a supervisor in Saginaw and Grand Rapids. He presented a letter from Ray's em­ ployer. testifying to his desire to have Ray­ continuing to work for him. In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher said. "Mr. Ray presents an interesting er CLASSIFIEDS Caflfte Hastings BANNER » 945-9554 .AL1UI1 3 num,, ir. AIEA 2 bedrooms. fill hue- nd 4 bedroom mobile home,, Cullom budl for wMrrbcd, In time borne bayen program available, win relocaac free if neceaiarv No payment until Janaary of 1997. 1-800-317-0035. Wen Mich. moil, bmhroom A bedroom no main floor far disabled penon, pets negotiable. 616-7914942. ABAAVUNBU BETO’S LOST DOCS LAST SEES NEAR ioteneclion of M-43 and Chief Noonday. Big grey Hah wolfhound and black and while greyhound. Family pelt. 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For application and info call M0-299-2470, exLMI187C, 7 days. week beginning one week from sentencing. In other Circuit Court business last week: • Troy D. Johncock, 35. of 6786 Long Lake Drive. Hastings, was sentenced to pro­ bation and jail time after he pleaded no con­ test to separate charges of aggravated domes­ tic violence and discharging a firearm at a building. In exchange for his pleas, charges of first degree home invasion, malicious de­ struction over $100 of a building and pos­ sessing a firearm dunng the commission of a felony were dismissed. Crowley told lhe court the probation de­ partment fell Johncock was not a good pro­ bationary candidate but he would ask for probation and jail time of six months. Johncock's attorney. David Kuzava. said Johncock has a severe drinking problem and asked the court to consider an in-patient pro­ gram for him. Kuzava said that given the na­ ture of the offense and Johncock’s history, he felt Crowley’s recommendation was appro­ priate. In imposing sentence, Fisher told John­ cock. "this is a serious offense." where he fired a shotgun through a door and broke out a window from his neighbor's house. "You were drunk out of your mind. It’s fortunate you didn't kill anyone." Fisher said he would take into account that Johncock had no prior juvenile or felony record, and would not send Johncock to prison as recommended by lhe probation de­ partment. He sentenced Johncock «o 24 months pro­ bation. six months in jail with credit for 53 days served, a monthly probation oversight fee. $250 in cos.s and a $250 fine on each offense. He a’so ordered Johncock to attend mental health or substance abuse counseling and made him eligible for work release to perform community service in lieu of onehalf his fines and costs. • Richard R. Collazo. 17. of 312 W. Mill Sl.. Hastings, pleaded guilty to violaiing his probation by being tardy lo school, possess­ ing tobacco on school property and consum­ ing marijuana. He was scheduled for a Feb. 27 sentencing. • Aaron M. Dennis. 18. of Plainwell, had youthful offender status revoked after violat­ ing his probation. Crowley said Dennis was a person "who has been given a chance and can't be trusted." He said prosecutors had recommended Dennis for youthful o:.ender status and "he's not taken advantage of that opportunity." He asked the court to revoke youthful of­ fender status and said Dennis to jail. Dennis* attorney. David Gilbert, asked lhe court to follow the probation department's recommcndhiidn. saying Dennis was still in school and scheduled io graduate this year Fisher said the pre-sentence report showed Dennis was absent from school three limes. He described him as a bright individual, "there's no question about that. On the other hand, you don't seem to have any respect for the rules of society." Fisher said be had hoped with youthful of­ fender status. Dennis "would straighten up you act. Unfortunately it only took a couple of months before you went back to your old ways. I have to admit I made a mistake in my assessment of you." He revoked Dennis* youthful offender sta­ tus and ordered Dennis to continue probation for three years, with 90 days in jail and credit for one day. He increased Dennis' court costs to $500 and made him eligible for commu­ nity service in lieu of his total costs. Fisher also asked the probation department to look into the boot camp program. Fisher denied a request by Gilbert to grant Dennis work release to attend school saying. "Normally I bend over backward to work with someone on that regard, but I gave him Nds/ • Brandon E. Cross. IK. of 313 Lentz St.. Nashville, had youthful offender status re­ voked after he violated his probation. Crowley said Cross is easily led astray by others and "unfortunately. Mr. Cross docs not want to conform to lhe rules of proba­ tion." He said placing Cross in a residential setting away from his friends would be the best solution, but no halfway houses were available, leaving jail or prison as the only options. Cross' attorney. Michael McPhillips. asked the court to follow the probation de­ partment's recommendation, saying it "prob­ ably hits lhe nail on the head as far as Mr. Cross is concerned." He said Cross is facing other charges in District Court, so he would not be out of jail soon. McPhillips said Cross is scheduled for a competency examination in the next 60 days which "maybe will give some clues as lo the appropriate disposition." Fisher said the prc-sentcncc report indi­ cates "he needs a case worker more than he needs a probation officer." He said no has raised competency as an issue, although he may have substantial impairments. He revoked Cross' youthful offender status and ordered probation continued for three years, with 90 days in jail and credit for 48 days served. Fisher amended Cross' order of probation to include that he may not loiter in a public place or be in a public place with two other males. POLICE BEAT Lawn equipment stolen BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry Township Police arc investigating a theft of lawn equipment from a storage shed a Slap Brothers Lawn and Landscaping on Kellogg School Road. Police said an employee went to check on equipment to prepare it for spring and found the equipment missing. The theft occured sometime between Jan. 3 and Feb. 10 Taken were eight-year-old backpack leaf blowers, seven-year-old weed trimmers and eight, five-gallon gas cans, with a total value of about $5,000. Police ask anyone with information lo call the Barry Township Police al (616) 623­ 5512. or Silent Observer at I-800-331-9031 Boy caught for homo invasion BARRY TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers apprehended a 14-year-old Richland boy for a break-in of a home in lhe 12000 block of Baseline Road. Troopers said the boy was spending the evening at the home of a neighbor of lhe victim. He has since been charged with one count of first degree home invasion. Police said the boy may have entered lhe home about 1:30 a.m. Feb. I when the complainant was awake in her bedroom and she thought she heard a noise that she disregarded as her imagination or her son turning over in bed. The homeowners informed troopers the garage to house entry door was ajar and the basement door, which could only be opened from inside, was open. Troopers investigation led (hem to question the juvenile at his home, where he admitted to entering the home twice and taking various items. He returned all lhe property except for $ 10 cash he had used to repay a friend. Handgun stolen from home HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers are continuing their investigation of the theft of a handgun from a home in the 100 block of East Carlton Cei'ler Road. Troopers said the theft is believed to have occurred between Jan. 21 and Jan. 24. The gun is described as a Rugcr .45 caliber revolver, blue in color with a wood grip and a 5­ 1/2 inch barrel, worth about $350. Theft off guns, tools reported HOPE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers arc continuing their investigation of lhe theft of guns and tools from a home in the 6000 block of Gurd Road. Troopers said lhe break-in occurred between Jan. 19 and Jan. 21. Taken were a Remington 870 12-gauge pump action shotgun worth $300, a 12-gauge bolt action Dccrslaycr shotgun with scope and case worth $200, a Mossburg .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle with 9X scope worth $150, a Mokita cordless drill and light worth $150. a Hoover hand-held vacuum cleaner worth $30 and a halogen 180-watt shop light yellow and black in color worth $20. Ethnic intimidation reported HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are looking for a vehicle involved in an incident of ethnic harassment Feb. 20 Police said the mother of the 13-year-old victim said her daughter was walking near lhe comer of S. Hanover and E Clinton about 6 p.m.. when the vehicle, described as an older model blue Thunderbird or Cougar, came up behind her daughter with two white males in their 30s and a white male teenager. The woman, who said she and her daughter both are of Spanish descent, told police the front seat passenger yelled at her daughter to go back to her country "you Mexican n-" and someone in the same vehicle had yelled similar epithets al her daughter a couple of weeks earlier. Ice fishing shanty stolen HOPE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report a theft of an ice fishing shanty from a home in the 6800 block of Cedar Creek Road (hat occured Feb. 11 or Feb. 12. Deputies said lhe shanty had been stored outside the residence in front of a truck and the victim did not hear anything during lhe night to indicate a type the theft took place. Deputies found tracks where the shanty was pulled toward lhe road. They found the support poles for the roof of the shanty left behind. The shanty was described as a fold-down type that could have placed in a vehicle. It was listed as four feel by six feel by six feet, with a domed top. The frame was made from one-half inch conduit tubing, bent and welded into place, with blue vinyl on the outside and black plastic on the inside. The victim said he made the shanty about two years ago and estimated its value at $250. Money taken from vehicle Wsupib X5.000/ HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report a theft of money at the Grace Wesleyan Church on S. Hanover. Police said lhe incident occured Feb. 17, when the victim had parked his vehicle outside lhe church and went inside. When he relumed two hours later, he discovered $140 missing from the wallet, which had been left in the unlocked vehicle. Drunken snowmobiler arrested YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are requesting a drunk driving charge against a 35-year-old Wayland man involved in a snowmobile accident Feb. 16. A 38-year old man from Middleville riding as a passenger was not It’s the perfect opportunity for 4th. 5th. and 6th grade students lo demonstrate their artistic talents in pursuit of slate and national prizes that include $200. $500. SI.000. $2,000. and $5,000 U.S. Sasmgs Bonds, and a tnp to Washington. D.C. The contest deadline is February 7. 1997 For contest information contact your school or write: National Student Poster Contest Savings Bonds Marketing Office Room 331 Department of the Treasury Washington. D C. 20226 '^^.J.BONDS \ public <4 this publication injured. Deputies said the man was found lying in the road about 15 feel from the snowmobile on Russell Street near First Street. They said he had an "overwhelming" odor of intoxicants, had very slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. Deputies said the man had no memory of the accident, denying he was in one when deputies informed him. When they told him his snowmobile was damaged, they said he told them it was still at an area bar. The man refused a preliminary breath test, requiring his blood lo be drawn by order of a search warrant. Deputies said testing of lhe blood by the Michigan Stale Police Forensic Science Division in East Lansing showed a .23 blood alcohol rating. A .10 rating is considered to be drunk driving. Alcohol a factor in accident JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies were called to a Feb. 16 accident on M-37 near Culver Road. Deputies said the vehicle, driven by a 41-year-old Dowling woman, was northbound on M-37 when she lost control, leaving the cast side of the road and rolling the vehicle onto its passenger side. Deputies said the woman could not remember what happened and thought she may have swerved lo avoid hitting a deer. They described her as having an odor of intoxicants, having problems with her balance and bloodshot and watery eyes. After several attempts, a preliminary breath test registered a .104 blood alcohol content. Deputies were planning to seek a drunk driving charge. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-03-06.pdf ec53ec56288269c6170997ef93bbfa6a PDF Text Text New Delton principal hired Crowley’s bill passes Senate See Page 2 Saxons make district finals See Page 3 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 H"7rit J 1 S.ihurth bl. Hasting-M' 1,1 4*■‘‘8 11ASTINGS W.’ V.V. <-..1.16,3 ANNER THURSDAY. MARCH 6. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 8 PRICE 50* Delton school chief retiring fey righto focus of next 1st Frifey Tfa moMkly Firn (today form *u ■wk will fbcm on hanoMiaiBty ad Ikn riahB of tV* hakim <■ ■xaary. Tkaaa am ordained aoauton will aarro on a panel an dtecm far critical iaam tint bra km dakaaad navtj in «M Michifa*. ptalaaty la IflM af St recent •criawT’.ooea aboal the Ma Oaay Cram, the yay music radar at Byraa Center schools, who was faced to resign last August and died in Jaauary of heart failure. Un program will be held as noon Friday, March 7. al the Thomas Jeffiaraoa Hall, corner of Green sad Jefferaon aierss in Hastings. The three panelists are the Rev Doaglas VanDoren. paator at the Plymouth Congregational United Ones* of Chritt in Grand Rapids fa lha law II yean: the Rev. Sm B. Siaaamoe, associate minister for adoration ■ Fountain Street Church ia Grand Rapids and the Rev. Susan Irish, fornaer pastor of a church in the Saugasacit-Douglas area who haa been active in encouraging the Saugatuck Village Council to pass a human rigbm ordinance to protect gays and lesbians from discrimination. The four key iaaues and questions the group will take up deal with huaaaa righto. what the Bible says about hoaNMUHfity, tights ia the work ptecs and the question of whether homosexuals actually choose their lifestyles or an bom with their sexual orientation. Barnard Historical Th> Bernard Historical Society will meet al 7 pjn. Monday. March 10. at the fire department located on Orchard Street in Delton. Jam Herbert, a waler quality expert with the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District, will speak about groundwater The public is invited. McDonskfs coming to Yyikss Springs The Yankee Springs Township Planning Commission has approved a site plan to bring a McDonald's Restaurant to Bill Wrick’s Amoco gas station at the comer of Patterson and Chief Noonday roads. Construction of the restaurant coaid begin as early as this spring. Weick plans to move the Subway shop currently located in the station to a site near the Allegan County Park and 124th Street. The "mini-McDonald's essentially will be a drive-through facility with seating capacity of 24 to 30 that will require little construction. The Amoco site for many years was famous as Joe’s Grocery, a landmark in the Yankee Springs area. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two Peggy Boucher has coached the varsity volleyball Saxons the past two seasons with intensity and instruction. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Volleyball coach’s absence a mystery by Jim Jensen Sports Editor Hastings High School’s varsity volleyball coach was absent Saturday for the Class B district tournament al Lakewood High and school officials have been reluctant to disclose why. Peggy Boucher did not coach the Saxon spikers last week in the districts and the Banner was told that it was not because of ill health. Hastings High Athletic Director Tim Johnston and freshman coach Jo VandenHout assumed the positions of the team’s coaches. Junior varsity volleyball coach Tom Freridge officially retired from the Hastings* school system on Friday. Feb. 28. the day before the districts. When the Banner called Johnston Monday to ask him for an explanation of Boucher's absence, he said he could not comment on the matter. Hastings Schools' Superintendent Carl Schoessel also said he could not comment on why Boucher did not coach the team on Saturday. When asked to respond about the possibility that Boucher s absence was due to e one-game suspension. Schoessel said. "I would still say no" to making a comment. Asked what might happen to Boucher and the HasUips High voII-^»mII program next winter. Me supcrintcnjcn: |a>d ”1 don’t kno\l what will hapj»cn; a*s pn inaiurc to .say." Boucher, contacted Monday al the high school, was asked why she wasn’t on the sidelines for districts. She said, "I'm told that 1 can't make a comment." Boucher has coached the varsity volleyball team the past two seasons and is a junior varsity basketball coach at the high school. Parents of Hastings athletes who have had Boucher as a coach have given the Banner differing points of views on her conduct and on her leadership. "In the last two years she (Boucher) has used such profanity." one parent said. "I’m no shrink, but a bunch ol us have finally had it. She calls them losers. We must reach a point where our kids are not intimidated and are not afraid to speak their minds." Another parent said Boucher has done a commendable job. considering what she had in talent when she took over the program two years ago. "She did the best that she could." one parent said. "She is a person who hales to lose and 1. personally, don't have a problem See COACH, continued page 3 by Mary Warner Staff Writer Dean McBeth, who has been Delton's school superintendent for the past eight years, and has shepherded the district through ground breaking academic change, is defi­ nitely retiring at the end of this school year. McBeth, who will be 56 years old this June, assured school board members that he was "not crying wolf" when he notified them of his intention to resign. More than a year ago. McBeth informed the board that he was going to retire al the end of the 1995-96 school year. But he later changed his mind, opting to wait an addi­ tional year. His wife. Carol, who was hired in at Delton at the same lime as McBeth and currently teaches second grade, has another year to go before she is eligible for retire­ ment. McBeth said (hat "I think this additional year has been gixxi for every body." He said his additional lime at the helm of the district "has helped me see I'm ready (to retire) now. i know the system will grow and improve." McBeth Miifl Paul Blacken, the current principal of Delton High School, is expected to apply for the superintendent's position. McBeth said the school board will look al both internal and external applicants. The position has been posted with area universi­ ties. the Michigan Association of School Administrators, and the Michigan Associa­ tion of School Boards. The deadline to turn in applications is April 11. McBeth said the board hopes to begin interviewing candidates by the end of April or first of May. McBeth said the board indicated Monday that it will be looking for a superintendent who will carry on the policies McBeth and the rest of the Delton staff have instituted over the past several years. The district has been involved in imple­ menting the Quality District Model, which lakes a muln-prongcd approach to improving education by changing the way material is taught and changing the way people in the system relate to each other. One of the district's new programs is Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, which pro­ motes positive behavior in both students and slftff through sclf-empowcrmenuralhcr than through punishment. Dean McBeth says this time he means it. what will happen; it's premature to say." Boucher, contacted Monday at the high school, was asked why she wasn't on the sidelines for districts. She said. "I'm told that I can't make a comment.** Boucher has coached the varsity volleyball team the past two seasons and is a junior varsity basketball coach at the high school. Parents of Hastings athletes who have had Boucher as a coach have given the Banner differing points of views on her conduct and on her leadership. "In the last two years she (Boucher) has used such profanity." one parent said. "I'm no shrink, but a bunch of us have finally had it. She calls them losers. We must reach a point where our kids are not intimidated and are not afraid to speak their minds." Another parent said Boucher has done a commendable job, considering what she had in talent when she took over the program two years ago. Another is a new type of teaching called the Instructional Process, where teachers continue to present material until students achieve adequate mastery of it Another involves consensus decision-mak­ ing. where top-down management styles, from staff to students, are being replaced Sec HcBETH, coMiiwed page 2 Survey predicts many job openings in county by Mary Warner Staff Writer A labor market survey undertaken by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce indi­ cates that a large number of entry-level jobs are going to be available in Barry County in have experience in similar types of jobs. The ability to solve problems was the second-highest rated skill employers in the survey said they desired, with 77 percent rat­ ing it important. Seventy-one percent said having a high school diploma was impor­ the next five years. The chamber has just released an executive summary of the survey, which sought to pinpoint the skills area employees are going to require of entry-level workers in the next tant. Most employers surveyed said that the county needed more vocational training re­ sources. work force readiness training, tech­ nical skills training, and apprenticeships. A total of 83 percent of the respondents said there was a need for more vocational training resources. In addition to filling out survey questions. 34 area employers were interviewed in depth to determine the required academic, personal management, and team work skills needed by job candidates for entry level employment. Personal management skills were rated by five years. The executive summary said that the 83 companies surveyed projected from 800 to 1.100 entry-level job openings in the next five years, with 64 percent of the openings being in production and skilled trades. Ex­ amples of production jobs include assem­ blers, production workers and machine opera­ tors. Examples of skilled trades include ma­ chinists. millwrights, welders and electri­ next highest. Under academic skills, employers inter­ viewed indicated that having good speaking and listening skills was most important. Science and technology knowledge, reading skills, writing ability and problem-solving kills were given about the same rating of importance and were next lower in impor­ tance after speaking and listening. Having mathematics skills was rated low­ est of the six academic skills listed. The ex­ ecutive summary said that "it is interesting to note that these employers ranked mathe­ matics lower than any other group or sub­ group on the survey." In the area of teamwork skills, "being a team player" was rated highest, "team partic­ ipation" was next highest, and "communicat­ ing with team members" was next highest. Of all the skills lumped together, respon­ sibility was rated highest, speaking and lis­ tening was rated next highest, and organiza­ tional ability was third highest. Mohler said respondents included a cross section of small, medium and large busi­ cians. The respondents indicated that 36 percent of projected openings are for support and customer service personnel such as nurse's aides, cashiers and truck drivers. Tom Mohler, superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District and co-chair of the Chamber’s Community and Governmen­ tal Relations Committee, said that it the survey indicates future job availability throughout the county, then there could be "a lot of (entry-level) jobs in the area" in the next five years. Respondents indicated that they place the most importance on experience when hiring new employees. Eighty-four percent of em­ ployers stressed the need for workers who those interviewed as most desirable in new employees. The personal management skill of being responsible (having good attendance and a good work ethic) was rated highest, with having organizational ability next highest and having flexibility and initiative rated The Chamber of Commerce Community and Governmental Relations Committee, which instituted the tabor market survey, is pictured above. In back are Tom Mohler (left) and Carl Schoessel. In front (from left) are Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum, Debbie Button and William Doherty. nesses around the county. Fifty-five percent of those completing the survey were company owners. Over 25 per­ cent of the companies surveyed have been in business for over 50 years. In a letter sent to area employers which See SURVEY, continued page IS �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 6, 1997 News Briefs Choral music program slated The 11 th annual Evening of Men's Choral Music will be held at 7:30 p.m. luesday. March IX. at the Lakewood High School auditorium Performing groups this year will be the host LakewcMxl High School Men's Chorus, the Concert Choir Men's Ensemble, a junior men's trio, special guests the Spartan Discords from Michigan Stale University and (he championship barbershop quartet, Fermata. Advance tickets are on sale from any Men's Chorus member or through the high school music department and main office by calling 374-8X68. Advance tickets are $4 They will cost $5 al the door on the night of the concert. National Bank earns 5 stars Bauer Financial Reports Inc., a Florida-based bank research and rating firm, announced that National Bank of Hastings has been awarded its 29th con­ secutive five-star superior rating. This nationally recognized award ranks National Bank of Hastings superior for safety , strength and perfor­ mance The rating is based on the analysis of Sept. 30. 1996. financial data as filed with federal regulators A five-star rating, the highest on a scale from zero to five stars, indicates National Bank of Hastings tangible capital ratio exceeded twice the level re­ quired by federal regulations and that the bank is soundly invested and profitable. A statement from Bauer said. "Na­ tional Bank of Hastings has displayed uninterrupted excellence in banking. With 29 consecutive five-star ratings. National Bank of Hastings continually demonstrates its commitment to being a well capitalized, profitable bank serving its community of customers and neighbors with excellence." Promise Keepers rally is Saturday The Promise Keepers of the Hastings are.i will have their spring rally at from X.30 a m until noon Saturday. March 8. it the Hope United Methodist Church. M-37 and M-79. south of Hastings One of the organizers, the Rev. Jim Fox. said Men of Promise fellowships have been organized in local chi'^hes and are attempting to bring -uoul reconciliation within their own fellowships. A Men of Promise steering Committee, with representatives from area churches, is planning a scries of mini-rallies for the Men of Promise in Barn County They ask area churches to be hosts for the rallies. Any church interested mav call Russ Katje at 948­ 2726. The rally theme for the March 8 session will be "Reconciliation: Can a Broken Church Heal in Time to Minister Healing to a Broken People?" Mike Brown of the Mike Brown Ministries of Battle Creek, and Fox. of Thoroapplc Valley Prayer Ministries, will serve as resource leaders for the program. There will be a free-will offering for expenses Nine to vie for Miss Delton title Nine young women will seek the Miss Delton crown in the annual pageant at 7 pm Friday at the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. The public is invited and there will be no admission charge. The candidates arc Jeanette Aukcrman. Danielle Freeland. Nicole Glenn. Jcresc Kimbrough. Shannon Lee. Andrea Rae Mendoza. Katie Riffcy. Jenny Roach and Bnndv Stiles. Each ot the candidates will give a bncl introductory speech and answer live questions prepared in advance. After a brief intermission, they will be given a question not seen in advance. They will be judged on poise, grammar, neatness and how thoroughly they answer the questions. The winnei will receive a S500 scholarship Four court members each will be given a $50 savings bond. Miss Delton and her court will reign over Founders Weekend activities Aug X and 9 and serve as community ambassadors on other occasions. Judges will be Founders' Weekend Committee member Lin Hough, area businessman Drew Chapple, former Miss Delton Nicole Davenport. Patti Cline from area churches. Lions Club member Ron Johnson, business owner Christs Tigchelaar. and Terese Ikl.iplnano, representing the schools I his vears pageant is sponsored by Chapple Realty o| Ik'lton. l or more information about the pageant or Founders' Weekend, or about having Miss Delton and her court al a tuture event, call (616) 623-2020. New principal hired at Delton Elementary Hastings senior wins music honor Keri Meitz Schroeder, daughter of Ken Schroeder and Carolyn Meitz, has been recognized as one of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra's Youth Sulois’s. A senior at Hasting* High School, she was one of three winners chosen applicants from all over West Michigan in grades K-12 to perform a solo with the symphony. She will play with the symphony twice on Friday. March 7. in Sturgis. Schroeder has played the violin for 14 years and is studying under Dr. Barry Ross at Kalamazoo College. She is concertmaster of the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra and plans to attend the University of Michigan next year as a music major. by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Delton Kellogg School Board has of­ fered the principalship of Delton Elementary School to Jennifer Harris. 44. principal of Bedford Elementary School in the Gull Lake school distnet. The job was offered to Hams al a special board meeting Monday. The offer is contingent on Hams being re­ leased from her contract by the Gull Lake School Board, which meets Marc'. 7. Plans arc to have Harris act as 'principal mcntec" until the close of this school ycai, when the current principal. Marilynn Baker, retires. A "mentec” is someone who is being "mentored” by another — in this case. Baker will act as as mentor to Harris. Besides training for the position of princi­ pal. Hams will also act as assistant princi­ pal. filling in a vacancy left by assistant principal Karen Hart, who is taking a job as school improvement coordinator for the Cal­ houn Intermediate School Distnet Baker said Hart's exact day ot departure is still being nego iated with the CISD, and depends in part on when Harris can begin work in Delton. Delton Superintendent Dean McBeth said Harris is working part-time as a principal in the small 99-student elementary in Bedford, and working part-time as a reading teacher. McBeth said Delton an I Gull Lake may de­ Parent-teacher conferences set Parent-teacher conferences for Hastings High School and Middle School arc planned for I to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 12 and 13. Conferences for grades K-5 will be scheduled on an individual basis by the teachers. Students will attend school the morning only on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. March 12, 13 and 14. with conferences in tL afternoon and evening. Conferences for the high school will be in the gymnasium and they will be al various locations in the middle school, as scheduled by the teacher teams. Call the middle school office if a child's schedule has not been received. Administrators and counselors also will be available to talk with parents. The rescheduled Barry Community Hospice workshop "Where Do I Go which includes lunch. Call to pre-register al 948-8452. 8th-graders plan next fall’s classes Hastings High School counselors will meet with eighth-graders Tuesday. March 18, to begin scheduling classes for next year at the high school. Course offering booklets and schedule sheets will be sent home with students to be shared and discussed with parents. Students arc asked to return their completed schedules to eighth-grade counselors by Friday. March 21. A question and answer session for eighth-graders will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. March 19, in the high school library. ‘Wizard of Oz’ set at Maple Valley "The Wizard of Oz" will go on stage at Maple Valley High School March 13-15. Curtain times arc 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. March 13 and 14. and 2 p.m. Saturday. March 15. The part of Dorothy has been double cast for both Megann Patrick and Tomi i) Scaly, as has the part of the carecrow, by Dan Lecp and Robb Rosin. Other prominent players will be Beth Sleeper as Aunt Em. Craig McDougal as a farm hand and the Wizard. Matt Knoll as Uncle Henry, Kyle Curtis as the Tin Woodman and Travis McIntire as the Cowardly Lion. Tickets arc S3 apiece. Cutest Leprechaun contest scheduled The Hastings chapter of the Jaycccs will have its fourth annual "Cutest Little Leprechaun" baby contest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. March 15 and 16 All money raised will go to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation The contest is for children ages 2 and younger There is a SI0 entry fee. Those who want to enter their children or family members should send a photo no larger than 5x7 and the fee to the Hastings Jaycccs. 404 W. Grand StHastings. 49058 Photos will be relumed after the contest. The children's photos will be placed on canisters and the public is asked to put donations in those they think arc the cutest babies. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places For more information, call 948-8636. remaining four, and the group then recom­ mended that the board interview Harris and Purdy. Baker said Hams is knowledgeable about the Quality District Model, which teachers and administrators have been implementing in Delton for the past several years. "She's had a lol of the same training we've had." Baker said. "She walks the talk. The progress (of the district) toward a quality school will not miss a beat. I have the great­ est faith in her. I think she's a wonderful Jennifer Hams has Deen onered the principalship of Delton Elementary. person." Harris said Tuesday that "I'm thrilled with the opportunity to work for Delton Schools, because it’s a progressive system that is in­ terested in quality education " Harris is a graduate of Addison High School in Addison. Mich., received her bachelor's degree at Grand Valley Stale Uni­ versity, and received her master’s degree in educational leadership from Western Michi­ gan University. She was a special education teacher work­ ing with the hearing impaired in Lenawee, Mich, for eight years, then was hired to teach special education in Gull Lake. She then became a fifth grade teacher at Gull Lake, then a seventh grade teacher, and is in her second year as principal al Bedford. Former Hastings man is honored teacher in Utah Hospice workshop reset for March 15 from Here" for people in transition is now set for 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Speakers will be Cecilia Skidmore of Barry Community Hospice, financial planner Barb Pietrangelo. Tim Slecvi and Edwin Ford from Kellogg Community College. Doug Reatini of Good Samaritan Hospice, local attorney David Tripp and volunteer Pai Fisher. Cost to attend the workshop is $10. cide to share Hams for awhile. Harns will be moving to a school that currently has 775 pupils in kindergarten through fourth grade McBeth said that the arrangement of allowing Harris to be men­ tored will give Hams “time to learn about us and be ready to take the helm in 1997-98." Once Harris takes over the principalship this coming August, the district will have to find another assistant principal. Harris was one of two candidates inter­ viewed by the school board al Monday’s meeting. The other was Delton Middle School Assistant Principal Sharon Purdy. The finalists were selected from a group of 15 candidates applying for the position. Ad­ ministrators in Delton narrowed the group of 15 to five candidates. One ol those five then asked to be withdrawn from consideration. A group consisting of six teachers, four admin­ istrators and three parents interviewed the * A former Hastings man now living in Vernal, Utah. has been selected as one of two winners of the Showalter Endowment Award for Excellence in Teaching. Stephen Borton, son of Don and Rose­ mary Borton and son-in-law of Marge Mul­ der. all of Hastings, received the honor Feb. 27 al the annual recognition banquet of the Uintah Schools Foundation. Borton, who teaches science at Vernal Middle School in the Uintah district, was cited for "professionalism and dedication to education." It was the second year the foun­ dation has offered the $500 teacher recogni­ tion award. All nominations come from students or their family members. Foundation Chairwoman Kathlene McKeachmc said, "The recognition banquet is simply our way to publicly say thank you to the many individuals and businesses who generously conrubute to the foundation be­ cause they care about children and* cir edu­ cational success." The other winner of the award was Kay Baker, who teaches math at Uintah High School. Borton, who has taught in Utah for 14 years, was praised in the letter nominating him as. "He tells funny, dumb jokes about science that stick in your mind” and "He cares... he made my daughter feel like she was his most important student." Borton himself talked about his profession in an interview with a high school student: "For me. learning about science is much more than just a wny for people to get a job when they graduate. Science is a way to un­ derstand our world. All learning is empower­ ing. but it can also be fun. "Every time I look at the stars in the nigh sky, a feeling of reverence and wonder over­ whelms me. It feels good to recognize Antares as a giant red star, to be cognizant of how the stars move over the course of a night or a year as the Earth revolves and ro­ tates. Do you know over half the people alive in this country right now don't even know that the Earth goes around the sun once a year?" Borton, graduated from Hastings High School in 1971 and he credits his high school English teachers. Gladys Youngs and Elizabeth Underwood, with making him want to be an educator. "They had a way of making me feel that what they were teaching was vitally impor­ tant." he said. "They truly believed in the greatness of the books they had us read. I want my students to feel that way about sci­ ence." He also mentioned other teachers, such as Gerald Pattock. Bill Czinder. Merlyn Foster. Larry Melendy, Meredith Gilbert. Don Montgomery, Tom Maurer and Vic Camp. "From them I learned to continue my eduCMion far beyond the classroom, throughnhc books I read and the places I visit. Because of their examples. I have chosen to pursue learning all my life. "I truly was taught by some of the best teachers to be found everywhere. I wasn't un­ til I moved away that I came to learn what outstanding schools the Hastings area has. He said he later became fascinated by the books and television series "The Ascent of Man" by Jacob Bronowski. Borton said students today are sadly lack­ ing in heroes, but he listed some of his as Daniel Boone. Lewis and Clark. Thomas Edison. Albert Einstein. Chuck Yeager, Louis Pasteur. Jane Goodall and Johannes Kepler. "Bui I give them heroes with clay feet," he said. "1 share not only the triumphs of great scientists, but also (heir eccentricities and flaws. Kids need heroes to look up to, but they also need these heroes to be human be- Steve Borton ings with the same flaws and ptpblems they have. In this way. the heroes become not only people to look up to, but also role models our kids know f!.»y can emulate." He said, "Some student sitting in my classroom today could very well become that future scientist who discovers a cure for leukemia or the answer to how quasars work or the key to making damaged brain cells heal. "Science is not just something for my students to passively learn about, it is some­ thing I hope they will go out and r*o as adults.... I want them to know that I believe in them and hope I encourage them to be­ lieve in themselves. Then they truly will go on to do great things." Borton also taught one year in Palo and De­ troit in Michigan and was curator of interpre­ tation at Charlton Park for five years. He earned his bachelor's and master’s de­ gree from Michigan Stale University. His wife is the former Marcia Mulder, who is a 1970 graduate of Hastings High Schoo). She now is in charge of a lab at Vemal Hospital in Utah. The Bortons have three children. Noah, 17, who is graduating from high school this spring, and twins Ian and Michael, both 12) County honors retiring State Police sergeant After serving the Michigan State Police for 25 years. Sgt. John Appicclli has retired. Before leaving the State Police Hastings Post last week, the Barry County Board of Commissioners honored him with a resolu­ tion of commendation. Appicelli worked at the Hastings Post since June. 1995. He graduated from State Police Recruit School on Feb. 27. 1972 and was assigned to the Mt. Pleasant Post of the State Police until 1975. For the next four years, Appicelli served at the Redford Post and worked as an under­ cover narcotics officer in Detroit and was af­ filiated with the "Mackinac Island Detail." In September, 1979. he was promoted to the rank of sergeant 111 and assigned to the New Baltimore Post. He also served in the same capacity al the other posts: Detroit Freeway. Brighton. Manistee. Grand Haven. Wakefield and Hastings. Appicelli’s departmental awards include Meritorious Service. Professional Excel­ lence. Honorable Mention. Distinguished Expert Pistol. Oscar G. Olandcr and several physical fitness awards, plus a Fifth District Leadership Award in December. 1996 The County Board also praised Appicelli s service with the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and said he "has served his nation as well as his state dunng assignments in Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Shicld/Dcsert Storm." He was part of the U.S. Navy's Harbor Defense Command. Appicclli. who enlisted in the Coast Guard Reserve in 1984. also was a member of a Mantime Security platoon that was de­ ployed to Cap-Haitian. Haiti during Opera­ tion Uphold Democracy State Police Sgt. John Appicelli (left) who retired last week, receives a framed resolution of praise from Barry County Commissioner Tim Burd, chairman of the Central Services Committee. County commissioners also congratulated Appicelli "for his 23 awards earned dunng his service with the Coast Guard, including a Navy Achievement Medal, a Southeast Asia Service Medal, an Armed Forces Expc- • ditionary Medal and six meritorious unit and team commendations. In 1995. Appicclli received the Reserve Unit Portage Person of the Year Award. McBeth, continued from page 1 with group decision-making, which attempts to find the optimum course of action based on the needs of all the members of the group. "These arc the things that will continue to make us belter." McBeth said. "We're on the right track and what we re doing is going to get us what we want We're always willing to look at new ideas, but research now sup­ ports that we re doing the right things." McBeth said the board said Monday it wants to continue the types of school im­ provement programs that have been insti­ tuted. McBeth has spent 31 years in education, first as a teacher in Indiana, then as a high school counselor in Delton, assistant princi­ pal at Delton Middle School, director of per­ sonnel and facilities at Delton, assistant su­ perintendent at Delton, and finally superin­ tendent. He has a master's degree in guidance and counseling His date of departure is dependent on when the district is able to hire another superinten­ dent. but will be "no later than June 30," he said. After he retires, he said, he plans to spend time engaging in recreational activi­ ties. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 6, 1997 — Page 3 Silent auction set Saturday at old St. Rose School baseboard and crown molding, ceiling panels and related hardware, bookcases with glass doors and wooden drawers, radiators, con­ duits. a garage door opener, paneling, a garage door, miscellaneous metal pedestal desks with wood tops, playpens, bathroom fixtures, two sets of 'hiding doors" (manufactured in the 1921 era that "swing­ in" like modem bi-fold doors), coal racks; bulletin boards, window shades, mini-blinds and more. Greenfield is hoping that interested people will have an opportunity to purchase bricks from the old school, cither by ordering an individual brick or reserving a truckload or by Elaine Gilbert Assiitant Editor "A Farewell Walk Through" the 1904 St. Rose School building this Saturday will in­ clude a silent auction and a last chance to soak up memories of the aging structure be­ fore it is demolished to pave the way for a new school addition. From 10 a.m. Io 2 p.m. Saturday, the public as well as St. Rose of Lima parish­ ioners will have the opportunity to place silent bids on more than 100 items, ranging from baseboards to a water fountain. Proceeds from Saturday's event are ear­ marked for the new St. Rose School Build­ ing Fund, said Ken Riker, who is co-chair­ ing the silent auction with Sandy Greenfield. The "Farewell Walk Through" also is a final chance to take some photos and videos of the old school. Remodeling buffs can check over every­ thing from the crown molding to the solid oak doors with 12-panc muted glass win­ dows and sentimentalists also may have op­ portunities to buy bricks. "It will be an interesting sale." Baker said. St. Rose alumni may especially want to buy a 'piece of history' to take home, he other quantities. Until a contract is finalized with the demolition company, plans for the bricks could not be finalized by the Re­ minder's press time this week. Information should be available about the bricks by Sat­ urday's event. Baker and Greenfield plan to have all the auction items lagged on Saturday, and he said silent bidders can write their name along with a monetary offer on the tag. Bid ding sheets for hard to reach items, such as crown molding, will be posted in the hallway Bidders arc welcome to re-bid on items as many times as they want up until 2 p.m. when all bidding slops. High bidders will be notified after the event. Winning bidders will be responsible for removing (and in some cases disman­ tling) whatever they have purchased. Detailed information about the removal of purchased items from the school will be said. The old building's comerstone is one item that will not be on the auction block. Baker said the cornerstone will be incorporated into the design of the new school, perhaps in a setting with other historic memorabilia from early school days at St. Rose. Tagged for the silent auction are such items as light fixtures, cabinets, a lot of March 12 to remove their items from the old school building. However. Greenfield said, that dale may be subject to change because of the uncertainty about when the building will no longer be used by students and teachers. Those plans hinge on the arrival of two portable classrooms St. Rose is renting to provide temporary school facilities during demolition of the old building and completion of the new structure. The portable rooms are supposed to arrive this week. The St. Rose church basement also has been converted into two temporary classrooms for the transition period. “Hopefully, by fall" the new 10.700square-foot addition will be completed, Greenfield said. The decision to raze the old school was made after researching costs to remodel the building. It was determined that the high costs would not be a prudent use of funds. St. Rose School, which serves kinder­ garten through sixth-grade students, cur­ rently has two buildings. The new addition will provide additional space and be attached to the 1960s school building, which also will be updated during the construction pro­ ject. Besides classrooms, the new addition will have a multi-purpose roun, a library/computer room and a meeting room. St. Rose school is located at 707 S. Jef­ ferson. on the comer of East Bond and South Jefferson streets, in Hastings. Ken Baker and Sandy Greenfield are co-chaira of Saturday’s silent auction at the 1904 St. Rose School in Hastings. Doors, like the solid oak one on the right with 12-panes of muted glass, will be among the items up for bid. available at Saturday's event. Tentatively, winning bidders have through Prosecutor’s extradition bill passes full state senate by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A proposed change in state law. sparked by Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley and introduced by State Senator Joanne Emmons, passed unanimously in the Michigan Senate last Thursday. Called Senate Bill 102. the proposed state law amendment would e’*c*w courts to order criminals who have fled ih? state to pay lor the costs of their extradition back to Michigan. Emmons' legislation evolved from a request by Crowley. "I just want to thank Prosecutor Crowley for taking the time out of his busy schedule to lend me a hand with this legislation." Emmons. R-Big Rapids, said in a press release. "It was his idea and I am pleased that my colleagues in the Senate agreed with Dale's proposal." The hill passed with a 35-0 vole and now goes before the State House of Representatives. Brett H. Henderson. Emmons' assistant, said this week that the bill has been sent to the House and awaits consideration by the House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. Ted Wallace. D-Dctroit. Under the proposed change in the law. courts would be able to order a convicted criminal to pay for the costs incurred by the Michigan county that had to extradite the person as part of a successful criminal prosecution. Counties that extradite an accused person to stand trial in a criminal prosecution now are required to pay the costs associated with getting the accused extradited to stand trial. Emmons said. If the accused is tried and convicted and sent to a state prison, the state is responsible for the associated costs of that extradition. "The people ought l<» be able to request that a criminal who breaks the law and attempts to elude justice pay the bills for any and all efforts to bring them to trial." Crowley has said. He testified on the merits of Senate Bill 102 in February before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Crowley was motivated to seek a change in the law after the Michigan Court of Appeals overturned restitution orders by local judges in a couple of Barry County cases that would have required criminals to pay back the county for its extradition costs. The Court of Appeals set aside the restitution of extradition costs in those cases because current law docs not specifically authorize repayment of those expenses by criminals, Crowley said. Hastings Township proposes new utility agreement The Rev. Steven L. Reid portrays Peter in an original one-man drama that he wrote 17 years ago. (Reminder file photo) Original Easter drama performances announced “Easter Through the Eyes of Peter." an origi­ nal drama by the Rev. Steven L. Reid of Hast­ ings. will be performed six times in West Michigan dunng the Lenten season. Written in 1980. Reid's monologue has also been presented in California, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Mexico. The drama covers the 3 1/2 years that Simon Peter spent with Jesus Christ. Stories of the feeding of the 5,000. walking on water, the Last Supper. Christ's Crucifix: jn and Resurrec­ tion are included. Appearances for the drama include; • Friday. March 7 at the Rock Music Club. 5045 E. Michigan Ave.. Kalamazoo at 7 p.m. with musical groups Emit Ridge of Canada and Azusa Street. (There is a $6 cover charge at the door for this performance. There is no cover charge at the other appearances listed below, but some may have offerings.) • Sunday. March 9 at the Algonquin Bible Church. Hastings, at 11 a.m. • Sunday. March 16 at the Alto United Methodist Church. 7:30 p.m. • Friday. March 28. Cascade Reformed. 7 a.m. . For more information, call Steve Reid at Love Inc. of Barry County. 948-9555. week­ days from 10 a m to 2 p.m. Hastings Township is drawing up a proposed agreement for the city to extend utilities to property outside the city limits. Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod said he hasn't seen the proposed agreement yet, but he expects the City Council to talk about the matter at its March 24 meeting. Hastings Township Supervisor Richard Thomas said the Township Board met last week Wednesday and decided to let its attorney, from Bachman and Reed of Kalamazoo, write an agreement proposal and send it to the city. He said the purpose of the move is "Io gel the ball rolling again " The issue has surfaced because the Hastings Area School System has asked for sewer and water services to be extended to its new elementary school just outside the city limits. Township officials fear that residences and properties from the city limits ato the school then also would have to hook up to sewer service. State law requires all properties to hook up to sewer if they are within 200 feet. However, the city recently passed an ordinance that says no one has to connect to city sewer unless their present septic systems fail. Penrod said right now the only issue is getting utility services to the new Star DNR grant awarded for Dowling project The Department of Natural Resources has awarded a S3.561 grant to the Battle Creek Public Schools for its Outdoor Education Center near Dowling. The grant, written by the school district, will allow the schools to construct a board­ walk into the middle of a four-acre pond on school property. It will allow students to more closely view waler life and encroach­ ment ol brush and shrubbery, said DNR rep resentativc Lon Sargent The grant money will pay lor equipment, supplies and education posters, she added Elementary School and the city “won't consider those properties (along the way) until we have an agreement. We don't propose to supply those services, especially if they don't want it. Nobody wants it on their side except the schools and perhaps the MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation garage)." But township officials, including those from Rutland, fear that extending utilities eventually could lead to the city annexing properties nearby. They have said they would oppose something like a (Public Act) 425 agreement, which could allow tax sharing on such properties and be tantamount to annexation, township officials fear. "We're not giving up our sovereignty for the sake of the city." Thomas said. "We want waler out here and we’re willing to pay a fair rate, but we won't accept any form of annexation." The city and Rutland and Hastings Township officials met last month in a special meeting to air their differences and explore possibilities for an agreement. Thomas and Rutland Township Supervisor Robert Edwards has expressed support for having township properties and residences near the city limits hook up at their own cost and pay double the rates paid within the city. However. Penrod said he doesn't think it's likely that anyone outside the city will get such utilities without "a fair tax sharing arrangement." "We can't extend waler and sewer to the township unless there is an agreement." he said. “We aren't going to twist anybody's arm. The city is not engaged in gobbling up farm land, but developers could in the future " Penrod said he understands township officials' fears ot the city growing at their expense, but he said the city still can grown within its boundaries to accommodate development. He added that issues like these are not unique to the city and two townships; it's happening all over the state. Growth and urban sprawl encroaching on rural land are issues that many will have to face in the future. "We have far too many (cities, townships, villages and townships) doing planning and zoning." he said. "If local government can’t handle it. the stale will step in and do it for us. "Il's up to us to do something." he added. "But I think it's possible to come to an understanding." COACH, continued from page 1 with that. She looks out for the best interests of the kids." Boucher apparently was not absent Saturday because of any pending legal matters. Schoessel said there is “no litigation pertaining to any of our sports teams ” Sull, the liming for her absence, for what turned out to be the last game of the season, was unusual, many of the parents agree. “The girls did well pulling themselves up." one parent explained. "The liming was poor, it's a terrible thing to do to the girls." "I would be surprised (to see Boucher coaching volleyball next year)," one parent said. “You don't suspend a coach for the district volleyball tournament. It was a poor way of handling it." Schoessel said the decision was made to do what was best for the Saxon athletes. ' We don't make our decisions on whether it's in the news or not in the news," Schoessel said. "We try to do what's best for the kids." And the Saxons' play on Saturday was inspiring, according Io one parent. "I'm just so relieved... If you would have seen them Saturday." the parent said. "The kids were so happy." Hastings had the difficult task of going up against the No. 3 team in Class B, Lakewood Still, the Saxons fought hard and battled lor every point, losing the match 15­ 6. IM �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 6, 1997 l€TT€RS from our readers... We must curtail Friend of the Court Coaches helped make track season a blast To the editor: I am a Hastings High School senior and track athlete. For each of the last three years. Hastings High School track team has had a different distance coach. Last year, our first season in the O-K White Conference, the interim leadership of Mr. Buehler as assistant boys* coach. Mr. Dixon as hurdles coach and Mrs. Finley as distance coach led the team to a finish that equalled the previous season in the Twin Valley Conference. The O-K White Conference is not necessarily more com­ petitive. but is a league comprised of larger schools, diehard athletes, and more money devoted to sports. Of true importance last season under new. temporary leadership, we retained our highest ranking (second place); and remained ex­ tremely successful throughout the entire season. The team really seemed to bond together last year, making it our most favorite season to date. The bond appeared, maybe because we had fun winning or maybe because, as a whole. we stayed healthier and improved more than in the past, or maybe because the coaches were younger and we were able to relate to them. They were excellent role models. Friendship and cooperation is key in track. Having a strong relationship with your coaches makes running fon. not just a sport Because the team as a whole felt more confi­ dent with the new coaches, we tended to pull together in tough situations to win close meets. Prrkxul improvement continued to rise as the season progressed. 1 (we) began to feel more confident about my (our) running abili­ ty. I personally credit Mrs. Finley for training me correctly and successfully. This year Mrs. Finley will return as the distance coach. 1 (We) hope she again will have the opportunity to develop the distance runners' workouts We believe Mrs. Finley has obviously proven herself competent and qualified. Unfortunately, I do not feel 1 can suc­ cessfully compete this year if her workouts are not implemented. 1 can only hope that the successful coaching style of last year will con­ tinue with the return of former head coach Paul Fulmer. Last season the boys established a new record in the mile relay and high jump. The girls set new records in the 200 meter dash. 400 meter relay, and 3200 meter relay. The records show how extremely successful last year’s coaches were. More records were broken last season than the previous year. Mr. Buehler and Mr. Dixon will not be coaching this season. They both helped make us successful and allowed us to have fun last season. It is my (our) believe that all students and parents should speak out about what is right in their community. That is why we commend Mr. Buehler. Mr. Dixon and Mrs. Finley for their hard work and dedication to the sport. We also commend the Dipen family and their struggle to make track at Hastings fun again. We just wish to inform the public that track at Hastings was a blast last season, and hopefully that same trend can continue. Ryan Schnackenberg Hastings track athlete Many helped make it a ‘Walk for Warmth' To the editor: I am grateful to the nearly 200 people who braved the harsh weather Saturday morning Feb. 22, to participate in the Community Ac­ tion Agency’s annual Walk for Warmth event in Hastings. Participants earned pledges for emergency energy assistance for needy Barry County families. We have raised more than $7,300 so far. and pledges are still coming in. 1 would en­ courage anyone who decided to avoid the hazardous roads Saturday morning but still collected pledges, to please mail or drop them off to our office at 107 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings. 49058. The event may be over, but the need still exists. Walk for Warmth community volunteers made this event happen*. The steering commit­ tee members selflessly donated their time, money and resources: Joyce Jarman. Lyndy Acker. Ervin Burton. Betty Arnold. Ernie Rohm. Joyce Cooper. Don Eberhart. Yollando Leffew, Jim McMellan, Kaye Zbiciak, Sandra Schilz, Tony and Mike Stellema. Kaye and John Doyle, Mike Bremer and Sherry Cusack. I also appreciate community leaders, volunteers and businessowners who made this event happen. Major contributors to the Hastings event, via time, in-kind donations, cash and Resources, include McDonald’s. Plumbs, Nashville Ambulance Service. Old Tyme Bakery. Tony Sembarski. Joyce Cooper and American Legion Post No. 484. Animal shelter should check animals The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. system and the community. My concern is that not all ’’systems’’ are being recognized. I would like to see the special education program included in this publication. These programs also have students reaching goals and participating in activities. They arc part of the Hastings Area School System, too. It is nice to know that the appropriate spaces for special education services are being considered in the new renovations. But please consider recognizing the staff and students in that space. Tracy Allerding Hastings Know Your legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congreaa Peter Hoekatra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. 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Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one tor each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per _______________________________________ i What about gas tax hike? How would you feel about an increase in the state gasoline lax io food ita|iuicmn*r to Michigan’s roods? ------- - --------- i , 1 'U l , . i Frederic Jacobo Vico Prooidonl Slophen Jacobo Secretary * NEWSaOOM' David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gdbert (AsMtanr Editor) Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cindy Smflh MaryWarner James Jansen Mandy Mabel Kathryn Seefye • ADVEimSING DEPARTMENT • ClaiaAed ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8 ■m L 5X pm. Saturday 8 X a m Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy O’Neil Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year n adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 * Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Pubfcshed by Nastmgs Banner. Inc. A Ovtsion of J-Ad Grapfucs Inc 1052 N Broadway Hastmgs, Ml 49056-0602 (616) 045-0554 John Jacobo President Joyce Ryan Treasurer » • 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion: To the editor: As some of you arc aware. The Connection is a local paper that reports activities and accomplishments in our school system. Because 1 am interested in what takes place in our schools. I always enjoy reading this publication. The most recent edition reported on school renovations, the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, the high school band program and many other student activities. 1 think The Connection is a great way to communicate between our school LJ Dnotfd to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Special ed kids deserve notice, too Volunteers who deserve special mention in­ cluded County Commission Chairman Jim Bailey, commissioners Sandra James. Emmett Harrington and Rod Goebel; Heather Heinrich; Sandi Smith; Ellysia Leffew; Dawn Cohson; Faith Todd; Mary Jane Bradfield; Pal Powers; Dina Corwin; Amy McGhee; Rich and Jeanette Gagnon; Deborah Hathaway; Donna Davis; Judy Kidder; San­ dra Brown; Darlene Vickery; William Lef­ few; Keith Walker; Diana Pebbles; Nikki Earl; Faye Smith; Gary Clements and Rick Smith. Groups of walkers include Lakewood Com­ munity 4-H Club; Central Elementary School; United Methodist Church; Head Start Parents, and; Doster Reformed Church Joyce Jarman gathered the most pledges for an individual, an incredible $900! Elizabeth Palmer and Sandra Brown received "wannest heart" awards for 11 years of participation and volunteerism. Without everyone I have mentioned, plus countless others, hundreds of Hastings residents, including many children and elderly folks, could be spending their cold winter in an unheated home. Sherry Keys-Hebron, executive director. Community Action Agency Southcentral Michigan Write Us A letter: I_____________________________________________ who deserve better Judge Fisher claims that the Barry County Fnend of the Court is testing some sort of pilot program Well, the only pilot program that the Barry County Friend of the Court should be considered for is a pilot hole. Ab­ solute power corrupts absolutely! State Representative Terry Geiger’s office was of no help and admits to having no control ’ over the Friend of the Court. Geiger’s office did admit to having a desk full of complaints against the Barry County Friend of the Court! If you or someone you know has run into the absolute attitude of the Barry County Friend of the Court send your complaints and information to the Barrv County Friend of the Court Citizens Advismy Committee. This committee is made up of citizens who have the power to control the Friend of the Court. This committee can be contacted by writing at 220 West State St.. Hastings. Mich. 49058. In order to curtail and control the Friend of the Court we will need your help — so please write! Douglas A Sutfin Nashville " HastingsBaNNER been turned in to their kennel? If Animal Control employees do not have the time to check and see. how on earth do they have the time to look through all those lost and found pet forms hanging on their wall? How sure can we be that our pets are be­ ing returned to us? Joneille Cathleen Anderson Hastings In response to the anicle in the Feb. 21 Grand Rapids Press titled "Judge eyes plan to sterlize." in which Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher asked whether or not he has the authority to order a surgical pro­ cedure. "sterilization." on a woman who was blamed for the death of her son. Judge James "God" Fisher needs to look no further than the Barry County Friend of the Court for his next medical procedure. The Friend of the Court has acted without court orders, has not enforced court orders, and they are biased toward males/noncustodial parents. The Friend of the Court has shown an inability to correctly Figure child support/late fees (I’ll bet the whole county was incorrectly charged late fees), they have been negligent in correcting or attempting to correct their mistakes. The collusion demonstrated could choke a hone! Following along the lines of "sterlization." Judge Fisher's next surgical procedure must be his own court-ordered lobotomy. Fisher’s similarity to another famous judge. Roy Bean, should frighten the people of Barry County. " I, f ? To the editor: As a taxpaying resident of Bany County. I am appalled at ho., poorly run the Barry County Animal Shelter is. For more than a week I have been searching for my blue eyed Siberian Husky. "Timber." I called the shelter on Friu.y. Feb. 21, and Monday. Feb. 24, during business hours and no one answered the phone. On Tuesday. Feb. 25. I called again and spoke with the secretary. She said she was positive no blue eyed Siberian Husky had been turned in and slated that such a dog would be very obvious. 1 called one last time Feb. 27 and spoke to another woman who assured me. once again, that no blue eyed Siberian Husky had been found. Thankfully a Hastings woman seen my ad in the Thursday, Feb. 27. Banner and informed me that my dog was indeed at the animal shelter and had been there since Feb. 21. She also gave me Animal Control Officer Mike Cross’ home phone number. I called him the same night and inquired about my dog. He then confirmed my "Timber” was at the shelter. 1 went to the shelter to retrieve my Siberian Husky the following Friday. Mr. Cross charged me $38 to bail Timber out. 1 unfor­ tunately did not feel I should pay all that money when I had been wrongfully told Timber was not at their facility. Mr. Cross then sent me to Undersheriff/Director Donald Ford. Mr. Ford, refused to release Timber for less money claiming "The law is the law and animal central employees do not have the time to check and see if a lost pet is al the shelter." I was under the impression that the Animal Shelter’s chief purpose was to return lost pets to their owners. Does that not include inform­ ing owners that then lost pets are in the shelter’s possession? Are they only out to hold a pet for as long as they can to rack up a 4aily fee of $3? Exactly how hard would it have been to walk a few scant yards to sec if a rather obvious blue-eyed Siberian Husky had To the editor: Richard Goaiwicba, Hostings: "I’m for it. There is too much damage on our roads and bad roads came accidents" Chad Walden, Hastings: "No way! 1 drive a track that gets just 10 miles to the gallon. I couldn't afford :t." Archie Wood, Hastings: "No. they (the government) has more money than they know what to do with now." Arden Adams, Hastings: "Negative. There is enough gas lax as there is. 33 percent on every gallon sold " Grant Gibson, Hastings: -Yes. I suppose so. If the roads were in better condition at least it would be better on my car." Jason Deal, Hastings: "Sure why not? As long as the tax isn’t’ too much!" �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 6, 1997 — Page 5 There’s no such thing as a free lunch (Editor s Note: First of a two-part series on expenses.) There's a sign in a saloon in Anchorage. Alaska, that says. ”We cheat the other guy and pass the savings on to you." In other words, there's no such thing as a free lunch. Whether it’s you or another person, somebody has to pay the cost Try to recall the last time you bought a ma­ jor appliance or automobile. Do you know, or did you ask. the salesperson’s commission? How did the dealer get paid, or manufacturer who produced it. or the suppliers who furnish­ ed the materials? The list can go on and on. Each of these links in the chain is entitled to reasonable compensation for the goods and services provided to supply you with a final product. From that compensation, they pay for materials and labor and have some profit left for the business That’s the American way: Nothing operates for free. If you understand that, then you’ll agree that there’s no such thing as an investment that costs you nothing Everything has a price tag Unfortunately, investors often believe there's no cost to an investment. A typical ex­ ample of this situation is a mutual fund that promises no cost to purchase That means the fund is offered directly to investors without the commission — and service — of an invest­ ment representative Cautious investors, beware: No commission is not the same as no The cost of purchasing a mutual fund with no commission is in the fund’s expenses, which you pay as long as you own the fund. This cost is figured and reported as a percen­ tage of the value of the fund. It is generally described as the "ratio of expenses to average net assets." You can find it in the condensed financial information of every mutual fund’s prospectus or annual report. Expenses — your costs — affect your return, because they arc deducted before any ^F-I-NAN-C-IAL funmMby Over five years, you would pay the managers of Fund A a total of $365. or 3.7 percent of your original investment. To Fund B you would have paid $1,460. or 14.6 per­ cent of your original investment. The funds take out all of these costs before paying dividends. Now. which fund would you rather own? You generally buy products that meet your needs When the kids are grown and gone, you probably won’t be looking at minivans Neither should you choose an improper in­ vestment just because you believe it has no cost. Make your selection based on how well the investment can meet your objectives, and remember, even if there’s no commission, there are ongoing costs. Make sure you understand those costs before you invest. (0.05 percent) $50 55 75 85 100 $365 Fund B expenses (2 percent) $200 220 300 340 400 $1,460 Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history. call for same-day approval, following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from ’ “ the pre- vlous week. AT&T Ameritech Anheuser-Busch Chrysler CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Chemical Exxon Family Dollar Ford General Motors TCF Financial Hastings Mfg. Kmart Kellogg Company McDonald's Sears Southeast Mich. Gas Upjohn Gold Silver Dow Jones Volume 36 627. 437, 31’/. -5’/, —I’/a 32’/. 59'/. 81’/. 99’/. —'h -37, + 17. -37. 24’/. 31’/. 577. 447, + 17. -17> -2’/. -27. 297. 1447. 487, 57’/. 127. 687. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Spartan Motors 44 54’/. —3’/, —17, —7. —2’/. +1 —2’/. -371 207, —'I, 77. 367. 358.95 5.23 6852.72 — 185.11 539,000,000 ary. The reason? People arc living longer. In the history of the world, half of the people who have reached the age of 65 arc living today. Pennington said. That also means that Fere's plenty of need out CASH FAST11-800-968-2221 sons in their homes. Of that number. 53 people were in the 75-84 age bracket and 41 were 85 and older. Seventy percent of the COA clients who receive homemaking services are 75 or older. A total of 122 people received help in that area. To help relieve caregivers who have been providing 24-hour care to a person, the COA offers respite service. Thirty-nine used that service last year and 35 were married, which shows that an elderly spouse was the primary caregiver. Pennington said. Minor home repairs also arc provided to senior citizens by a COA staff member. The "chore” service was used by 58 people last year. Sixty-five individuals received help, through the COA. with Medicaid/Medicare questions and problems. Nine of those clients were seen more than once during the fiscal year. The COA provides many other services ranging from monthly fool clinics to an an­ nual picnic to provide socialization and en­ tertainment to seniors. there," she added. People also arc going to be living even longer. Those who are 51) by the year 2000. can probably expect to live lo be 100. Penning­ ton said. Commissioner Lew Newman said that by the year 2010. one of every six people will be over the age of 80. He said that points to the necessity of concentrating on services that seniors need. Sharing statistics from her annual report. Pennington said nearly twice as many women as men receive the "Meals on Wheels. Of the 224 people who received home de­ livered meals. 145 were women and 79 were men. Total delivered meals in the county num­ bered 39.163 during the COA’s last fiscal year, Oct. I. 1995 through Sept. 30. 1996. The program helps homebound senior citi­ zens remain independent in their own homes. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend, or CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. LETTERS to the editor. Continued United openingB for M* Tank Haters. OpBfrtngcofwgntonal tractors wit) Food Grate quality tanks FartnPWt-up. Anconal bating and/or Ovw tw Road. Treated as a pro­ fessional. vacation pay. health cara insurance, unterrm available. Safety Bonus paid semi-annuaty. Must meat al Career Day was a success CommonPuint Mortgage older COA also operates lour congregate meal sites, called Friendship Centers, in Delton. Hastings. Nashville and Woodland. Pennington reported that 334 new people attended the four sites during the last fiscal year and that a total of 11.954 congregate meals were served. In the area of giving basic personal care, including baths, the COA served 125 per­ or older "This is a tremendous increase I’ve never seen so many over 75." COA Executive Di­ rector Tammy Pennington told the Barry County Board of Commissioners when she presented the COA’s annual report in Febru­ - STOCKS The One hundred seventy-eight of those served are classified as frail and/or handicapped. Clients who arc in the 75-84 age category total 100. There arc 61 who arc 85 and by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Elitor Seventy -two percent • »l the people who re­ ceive Ironic delivered meals through the Burry County Commission on Aging arc 75 Marte D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas * dividends arc paid. For example, if you invest $10,000 in Fund A. with an annual expense ratio of 0.05 percent, your cost is $50 per year. Invest in Fund B with an expense ratio of 2 percent, and your annual cost is $200. Assume these funds grow at the same rate. How are your expenses affected over time? Fund A expenses Xcai Value of Shares $10,000 1 11,000 2 15.000 3 17.000 4 20,000 5 More people over 75 are getting “meals on wheels” DOT requirements. LEGAL NOTICE Uaxhinpiim DC ThcCiwHcM SaMngx llonJ-. Marketing Otfuc K<»m J)l Department of the Ireauin On behalf of our middle school community — students, parents and stasf — I want to praise Nancy Allerding. her PTO volunteers and Frankie McCabe, middle school student secretary, for their magnificent organization; as they arranged for us our recent Career Day al the Hastings Middle School. The day, Feb. 28. went without a "hitch." Many volunteers provided us with their career expertise. Their presentations were ter­ rific and held us ’’spellbound. " Wc redly ap­ preciated all of their extra efforts! Mike Spahr Contact our Training Confer at CTL TRANSPORT. INC. P.O.Box 350 CABOOL. MO 65689 (417) 962-32M or (800) 596-3031 Alter hotfB. (800) 443040 Laugh these off! Uncontrolled blood pressure may It’s Our Business To Build New Business Principal. («1«| UM1M Hastings Middle School Dofoult Has occurred in the conditions o* a first Share a little tenderness with Mary’s Bears. SPEECH/LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Homecare Department - Part Time MraW. CoMorno. PENNOCK HOSPITAL has a part-time opening in our Homecare Department for a Speech / Language Pathologist who will make about two to six home 4+316 morrgoge, by January 12. 1995. in Libor 622. pogo 938. Bocous* of sofd tefoull. iho mortgogw hoi doctored fho entire unpaid amount secured by both lint and se­ cond mortgage* due and payable forthwith. A* of the date of this notice, there is claimed to bo duo. including for principal and interest on both mortgage*, the sum of $56,966.21. and interest will continue on the first mortgage s principal balance of S44.857.15 at the rate of 9.5 percent, and interest will continue on the second mor­ tgage's principal balance of S3.047.83 ot the rate of 10 percent No suit or proceeding in law has boon instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mor- The successful candidate must hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited university program of Speech & Language Pathology and certificate of clinical competency from the American Speech and Hearing Association. We invite you to consider PENNOCK HOSPITAL. You will be impressed with the environment, technology, progressive programs, staff compatibility, and the dose Welcome to the world of Mary's Bears. personal and professional rapport. Designed by Hallmark master artist Mary Hamilton, these endearing bears are featured in cards and gifts. Please send application/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn; Human Resources Dept. 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616)948-3112 Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 Barry County Courthou»• Hostings, Michigan, on Thursday. April 3. 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Tha promts** covered by said mortgages are situated m Township o< Thornapple. Barty County. Michigan, and are described as follows: COMMENCING al the West One-Quarter corner of Section 12. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence North 89*4373 East 1315.43 feet along the East-West One-Quarter line of said Section 12; thence South 00*1776 East. 331.50 feet along the East line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter al said Section 12 to the true POINT Of BEGINNING, thence South 00*1776“ East, 234.00 feet along said East line; thence South 89*4373 West. 931.00 feet parallel with said OneQuarter line; thence north 00*1776’ West. 234.00 feet; thence North 89*4373 East. 931 00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO on ease moat for public highway purposes over the Easter­ ly 33 feet thereof for Moe Rood. and commonly knovm as 6401 Moe Rood. Mid­ dleville. Michigan. Notice is further given thai the length of the Doted February 18 1997 TWOHEY MAGONI PIC Attorneys for State Bonk of Caledonia David Schoolonberg 2)2 Waters Building Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616) 459-6168 USKUIB WCTUWKHI for Hastings Area School System is at one location in town: (HTML ELEMENTARY!! (Pleasantview area residents go to Pleasantview Elementary.) on March 12 and 13 8:30 a.m. • 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. ■ 8:00 p.m. (Pleasantview one hour earlier.) Bring: — the official birth certificate, — the Immunization record, — the child’s social security number (optional) Immediate Position Available We have an immediate need for an individual with experience in cash handling, data entry, and meeting the public. Must be neat in appearance, strong in math, and willing to go that extra mile in giving exceptional service to the E.O.E members/owners of our organization. CENAs Firat and second shifts, varied hours available. If not already certified: It is not necessary to bring the child. (3/77) Char Bain, 945-2729 visits per week. Default has occurred in the condition* of a second mortgage mode by Mary E. Kelley, on individual, mortgagor to the State Bank of Caledonia, a MfctUgon banking corporation. mortgagee, by a NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn KOO upon wcceaalul complelion of a two-waak training course and alate certification. Excellent employment opportunities tor Individuals who are interested in the nursing held All shifts available upon hire. We offer heelth Inaurance. vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage ot $6 68 per hour. Clesses start March 17 and end April 1. The href 6 deys of claas will be from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 5 days ot class will be from 8:15AM until 3:00PM II you are interested In taking this class, please come lo Thomappie Manor between 800AM and 4 30PM. Monday through Friday to Illi out an application, before March 13.1997. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls, please cQidrnapple planar ^1 If you feel you are qualified, and desire to be more than just a teller, please contact us immediately. Our Member Service Representatives are the core of our business, and our starting wage is $6 per hour. Send resume or stop by our office and fill out an application! Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union Post Office Box 289 202 E. Woodlawn Avenue Hastings, Michigan 49058 616-948-8369 (EOE) 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E________________ �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 6, 1997 Sharon L Tyrrell HASTINGS - Sharon L. Tyrrell, age 51. of Hastings, passed away Wednesday February 26. 1997 at her residence. She was bom June 22, 1945 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Ford and Rita (Malone) Lipscomb. She attended school at St Francis Xavier and graduated from Grand Rapids Catholic Central, she also attended Kellogg Community College. Mn. Tyrrell worked for Pennock Hospital for IIyrs., Tender Care office. Thornapple Valley Credit Union and sold Home Interior Products. She was a recovered alcoholic who touched many lives, helping others on the road to recov­ ery. She enjoyed shopping, decorating, arts and crafts and was a devoted grandmother. She held a "cousins night" for her grandchildren each summer, camping and loving them dearly. She gave them all nick-names, Maynard, Odie, Butch. Rosie. Ladie Boy, Raughtman, E-Beth, Cody Bear, Lambic Pie, and Christopher, Steven, Stacy. Jordan, Teanna and Tori. She married Ronald L. Tyrrell March 21, 1987. She was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ford and Rita Lipscomb. Mrs. Tyrrell is survived by her husband Ronald L. Tyrrell of Hastings; three daughters, Kari (Tim) Burd of Nashville. Kristine (Tim) Cheney of Hastings. Melissa (Carl) Leinhan of Nashville; three sons. Rardy (Ellen) Coon of Holland, Jeffrey (Deb) Tyrrell of Hastings, Jody (Shawn) Tyrrell of Grand Rapids; fifteen grandchildren; one grandson. Dragos, still in Russia, she never got to meet; brother Neal (Jackie) Lipscomb of Grand Rapids; sister Joyce (Larry) Angel of Colorado; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Saturday March 1,1997 at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiated. Burial took place at Rutland Twp. Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Sharron L. Tyrrell Memorial Fund. HOTI fATTED METHODIST CHURCH. M J? South M M-79 at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES tor Area Hastings Churches THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jetlrrj A Amen. Pi*ux Church office phone 944-2349 Sunda) wonhip 9 00 a m and 10 45 a m Sunda* Children* Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m. Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m Youth group meets Wedne* day 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all service* Bring the whole family BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vice* BiNe Classes 10 a m . Wor­ ship Il am . Evening Senices 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on video* in the h««me Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgen 948 8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship II a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m. If interested m a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teen*. 6 00 p.m Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. ‘'Kids Alive'” for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day - 9:00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study. 10:00 a.m. Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study . 6 30 p.m Kid s Quizz­ ing. 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasting* Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Morning Worship 9 45 and 11:00 a m.; Sunday School 9:45 and 1100 a m for children and adults Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday First Mon day of the Month Mom's Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Awana at 6 30 p ,n Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 pm. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women * Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948 8004 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Chnuian Education Becky Oesler. Program'Youth Director. Thursday. March 6 — 9 30 a m Circle <2. Lounge. 12 00 pm Lenten Luncheon and Service at Emmanuel Eptscopal Church Friday. March 7 - World Day of Prayer Saturday. March 8 — 9 00-11.00 Sewing Class fundraiser for Youth Activities Sunday. March 9 - 9 30 and 11:00 a m Morning Worship (9 30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery i* provided dur. ig both services. 9 50 a.m. Sunday School for ail age*. 10:30 a.m "Coffee Hour" — dining room Monday. March 10 — 7:30 pm Se**ion meet Tuesday. March II — 11 30 a m Staff meet* for prayer. 3:30 p.m Handchime Tno; 7:00 p m Lenten Bible Study. Dining Room. 7 00 Mary Circle. Lounge CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m.; Wor­ ship 11 00 a.m ; Evening Service al 6:00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.. Worship II am.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Hernag Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m . Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m Youth Meeting*. Junior-Senior High PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758 3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. BiNc Study. 7:00 p m . Wednesday Awana 6 30-8 00 p.m. (3 year-olds through 6th grade). Saturday*. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Teen Center. 7th-12th grades. ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekday* ur all day weekend*. Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. PMor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. March 9 - 1:43 Sunday School (all ages). 10:00 Holy Cummunion. luiuh Thursday March 6 - 7:30 Adult Choir; 8:00 AA. Saturday. March 8 — 9:30 First Communion; 1:30 Inquner*. 1:00-5:00 Bridal Shower. 8:00 NA Monday. March 10 - 7:00 Women of Faith Tues day. March II - 3:00-5:30 Piano Chapel. 7:00 Stewardship Comm. Steph Supp/Supcr Wednesday. March 12 - 10:00 Wordwalcher* 3:004:00 Piano- Upstair*. 5:15 Children » Choir 6:00 Supper. 7 :00 Vesper* HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 Wen Stale Road. Hastmgs. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pmaoc. Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p m. Wednesday activities 7.-00 p.m. are Rainbow* or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Mtntsme* or Teen Btbie Quu (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study No age limits Lan, HuNev. Pastor Church phone 04S4W3 Office Hours WedTThun. 9 a.m. lo 12 noon K*h> CotaM. choir director Sunda, morning 9.30 a.m. Sunda, School. 10 45 a m Morning Wor•lap. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:45 p.m Warriors (grades K-6th) Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 7th-12th) Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 Nrttn Broad way. Raadall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Service*. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. IIW a m Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00p.m. Service* for Adult*. Teens and Children GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mdeeasi of Haauags. Ras Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a m. • Bible Classes - for all ages. 10:40 a m. Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Shanng Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with •’Youth With a Message”. 945-9224; 6:30 p m - Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m.; Sunday M—sei 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confesaions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship. Sunday. 10 a m and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darieae Pickard. 945-5974. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday. 9.00 a.m.. Rev Ken Vaught. 11.-00a.m.. Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m fur all ages NEW... Beginning Jan. 22. FOCUS ON FAMILY MATTERS Adult classes. Gaming Personal Financial Freedom. Foundational Doctrines of Faith. The Minor Pro­ phets — Calltag God's People Back Tc God. Building Loving Relation­ ship* With Your Spouse. Children, and Fnend* Join u* for the class that fits your needs 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to 8:00 p m BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p.m. al 154 E. Broad­ way. Woodland (Laubaugh residence) and Wednesday. 5:15 p m. at the Hidden Valley Com­ munity Center. Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill offering You are invited and welcome. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hasting* Church of God building), 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1*1 and NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, t.'tcung at Maple Valley High School Pa*ior Don Roscoe. (317) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader *hip training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Sunday Mas* 9:30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan ’rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd •nd 4ih Sunday * 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infornwion call 948-9327 or Rev David T. HuMwkk. vtear at 948-2101. St. Andrew's is a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS - Mr George A. Ruffner, Jr., ige 32. of Hiningi pused awiy Wedneaday February 26, 1997 al the Univenity of Michi­ gan Medical Center in Ana Arbor. Mr. Ruffner was born February 12, 1965 in Charlotte, the ion of George and Joan (Staal) Ruffner. He wu railed in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, gradusting in 1983 from Hastings High School. Mr. Ruffner did truck driving moat of his life and most recently fa the Bruinsma Dairy Farms in Freeport. During his high school yean he participated on the wrestling team, the Yeckley 4-H Cub and loved riding in speed • action hone shows. Mr. Ruffner was preceded in death by his father in 1996 and grandmother, Evelyn Ruffner. He is survived by his son, Benjamin Ruffner of Momstown, Tennessee; mother and step­ father, Joan • John Struisar of Hastings; three sisters, Jodie Ruffner (Tim Koben) of Middle­ ville, Tammy (Scot) Belka of Middleville, Shanna Ruffner of Allegan; three step­ brothers, Shawn (Kathy) Huffmaster of Wayland, Brian Struisar of Woodland, Chris Strazisar of Woodland; step-sister. Beth Slrazisar of U3 Navy/Pensacola, Florida; step­ mother, Carol Ruffner of Allegan; grandfather, Clyde Ruffner of Nashville; great grand­ mother, Sylvia Norton of Olivet; step­ grandmother, May Bucher of Newcomer­ stown. Ohio; tiro nephews, Levi Ruffner and David Huffmaster, three nieces, Shayla Koben, Tlyne Belka. Elizabeth Huffmasrer. Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 8,1997 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to The Benjamin Ruffner Fund or the American Heart Association. | ra^uKwr | OKEMOS - (Robert) Lee Bell, age 86, of Okemos, formerly of Nashville, passed away Monday, March 3,1997 at his son's home in Delton. He was born November 12,1910 in Maple Grove of Barry Couety, the ion of Joseph and Lottie (Newton) Bell. He graduated from Nashville High School. Mr. Bell married Iona Gillespie in Poeterville txt April 22. 1934. He farmed with his two younger brothers until 1945 when he srent to work at MSU. He was a shepherd there until his retirement in 1972 and contributed much to the livestock industry. Mr. Bell wu preceded in death by his wife, lima. May 5,1996; ooe grandson, Jeffrey Whittnyer and two brothers, Albert and I>aul Bell. He is survived by two sons, Duane C (Kay) Bell of Blissfield and Robert L Bell of Delton; three daughters, Beverly K. Whitmyer of Hasleu, Barbara J. (George) Owens of Roswell. New Mexico and Janice M (Dan) Wolverton of Holt; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Funeral aervicea will be held oo Thursday, March 6,1997 at 1:00p.m. at the Maple Valley Chapel with Rev. Robert Palmer officiating. Burial will take place at Wilcox Caaatry, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Kalamazoo or The Cancer Society. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapen. Organist and Dyectoe of Mu*k- and Christian Education. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar­ ner free building with elevator to all floor* Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30a.m . Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m with child cart for infants and toddlers thro age 4. aod Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. MI-H1 Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p.m.; Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 6:00 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Night. Thursday. March 6. 13 and 20 — Community Lenten Lunch and Worship Services al Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Sunday. March 9 — Fourth Sunday in Lem and One Great Hour of Sharing. Wednes­ day. March 12 — U.M. Women Luncheon and Program by Rev De Ann Dobbs on her recent tnp to the Holy Land — Lunch is S3 — call reservation* lo Manon Furrow . 945 2849 by Monday. March 10 Saturday. March 15 — Barry Com­ munity Hospice Workshop "Where Do I Go From Here?" 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. March !6 — Special music by MSU Wesley Foundation Chamber Choir dunng 11 00 a in worship service HASTINGS - Nicholas Hollandsworth, age 84, of Hastings, passed away Friday. February 28, 1997 at the Tendercare Nursing Home. Hastings. He was born October 27,1912 in Bradford, Tennessee, the son of Claude and Quitna (Patrick) Hollandsworth. Mr. Hollandsworth attended school in Brad­ ford, Tennessee. He was married to Frances W acHer October 5, 1935 in Woodland. Mr. Hollandsworth lived in Lansing and woked at General Motors for 38 yean retiring in 1971. After his retirement he moved to the Hastings area. He -ras a member of the Welcome Comers Uniter Methodist Church and the Moose Lodge of Hastings. Mr. Hollandsworth is survived by his wife, Frances; one son. Dr. Don (Martie) Hollandsworth of Flossmoor, Illinois; four grandchil­ dren, Michael, Brendon, Ryan and Erin Hollandsworth; one brother, Clsude Hollandsworth and one sister, Ann Lee of Sooth Carolina. Funeral services were held Monday. March 3, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarks­ ville. Rev. Kenneth Vaught and Rev. Carl Lichfield officiated. Interment look place al Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church Buildin* Fund. GRAND RAPIDS - Madeline T. LyBarker Schmiedicke, age 84, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 1997 at Home of Hope Hospice in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Schmiedicke wu born on a farm in rural Kens County on July 13,1912, the daught­ er of Burdette A. and Genevieve (Bru.on) LyBarter. She was raised in Hutings. She married her husband. Edward Schmie­ dicke in St. Rose of Lima Church, Huongs on July 13, 1937. They were married 58 years. Mrs. Schmiedicke worked u a registered nurse at St. Marys Hospital, graduating from Mercy Central School of Nursing. She prac­ ticed in many other hospitals in Western Michigan. She wu a member of St Jama Catholic Church throughout her married life. The family wiahu lo extend a special “Thank You" lo Dr. Kirk Agersoo MD for all the loving care he always provided to their mother and to the warm and caring staff at Home of Hope. Mrs. Schmiedicke wu preceded in death by ter husband, Edward on July 2, 1995; ter parents, Burdette A. and Genevieve (Bruton) LyBarter of Hastings; her four sisiers, Patricia L J Barter. Louise Mane Buehler. A Lee Lucille Jacoba, Eugenia Isenhaih She is survived by eleven children, Joseph (Marian, decerned) Schmiedicke of Madison. Wisconsin, Gerald (Pamela) Schmiedicte of Clare, Ttemu (Candace) Schmiedicke of Greenville, Mary Elderkin of Grand Rapids. William (Nancy) Schmiedicke of Compact Part, Linda (Roger, deceased) Camp of Marne. Sue Amt Kloostra of Coopersville, Donna Stel­ zer of Da Moines, Iowa, Rita Short (Floyd Johnsen) of Grand Rapids, Paul (Lorna) Schmiedicke of Newaygo and Ruth Mason cf Grand Rapids; ter thirty-seven grandchildren and len great grandchildren; ter brothers-inlaw and sisren-in-law, Ken Buehler of Hast­ ings, John Isenhath of Parma Ohio, Robert (Helen Jean) Schmiedicke, Rosemary Baum­ gartner all of Grand Rapids, Evelyn Schmie­ dicke of Albuquerque, New Mexico and many Visitation will be held at the Alt • Shawmut Hills Chapel on Thursday, March 6,1997 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Vigil Service will be held al the funeral home oo Thursday, March 6,1997 at 7:30p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated oo Friday morning, March 7,1997,10.00 a.m. at St Jama Catholic Church with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions In ter memory are requested to the Madeline T. Schmiedicke Trost to support ter charitable interests Arrangements were made by Alt • Schawmut Hills Chapel, Grand Rapids. Jom Wagoner Hobbt BURTON. SOUTH CAROLINA - Joan Wagoner Hobbs, age 71, of Burton, South Carolina, pssaed away Thursday, February 20, 1997 at ter residence after a long illness She wss bora oo Octoter 7, 1925 in FL Wayne, Indiana, ate is the daughter of the late Jack Wagoner and Emily Schmdee Wagonrn. She graduated from South Side High School, Fort Wayne. Indiana and wu a graduate from M.S.U. in Lansing, clan of 1947. Joan wu married lo Frank D. Hobbs in 1947. She wu a homemaker. They resided in Quebec, Canada for 34 yean and retired in Burton, South Carolina in 1990. Mn. Hobbs wu preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Gotti. She is rurvived by ter husband, Frank D. Hobbs of Burton. South Carolina; one son, Jon Hobbs of Ayteer, Quebec; one daughta, Liada Rubell of Winnipeg. Canada; two aislera, Virginia Gerege of Chicago, Illinois and Maty Jane Emrick of Denva, Colorado and four grandchildren. Cremation has taken place with arrangemem handled by Andenon Funeral Home, Burton, Sooth Carolina. Memorial contributions may be made to Beaufort Area Care Given, P.O. Box 1514, Burton, South Carolina, 29901. Kenneth F. Graham OJMSV1LLE. ■ Kenneth F. Graham, age 85. of Clarksville, passed sway Saturday, March 1. 1997 M the Heartland Haith Care Celts of Ionia. He wu bom Auguu 21. 191 I in Ixrwell Township, the son of Francis snd In (Sowerby) Graham Mr. Graham attended McBride and Sweet rani elementary schools snd Lowell High School. He wu married to Eldora Dinsen in Grand Rapids, ate preceded him in darh in 1995. Mr Graham lived and farmed most of ho life in rhe Clarkiville area. He wu livestock buya and wu forced to retire due to injuria from an accident at the Lake Odon Livenlock Auction Bums He wu a member of tte Masonic Lodge and the Farm Bureau Mr. Graham wu preceded in death by his wife, Eldora in 1995. He is survived by two brothers, Morris (Herminda) Graham of Grand Rapids and Evan (Shirley) Graham of Clarksville; three sisten, Eva Lambert of Lincoln, Nebraska, Blean (Loren) Meigs of Long Beach. California and Lois Boetcter of Overton, Nebraska and sever­ al nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 4, 1997 at tte Koops Funeral Chapel. Clarks­ ville. Rev. Bryan Schneider-Thomai officiated. Interment took place al Oakwood Cemetery, Lowell. Memorial contributions msy be made to tte Clarksville Library I Vivian L (MiUi) Ravevia J DOWLING ■ Mrs Vivian L (Mills) Roe^ vicz, age 76. of Dowling passed away Thurs­ day. February 27, 1997 at ter home. She wu bora June 14, 1920 in Rockfort, Illinois tte daughta of Garnett and Ruby (Eaton) Milla She married Edward E. Rcxevicx in Indiana and he preceded her in death on Octoter 26, 1977. Mn. Roaevicz owned and operated tte Continental Bar Mn. Roaevicz wu preceded in death by ter two brothers, Kenneth and Russell Mills; siattr, Pearl Mosley; granddaughta, Yvonne Kaye Goodale; son-in-law, Harold Goodale. She is survived by ter parents, Garaea and Ruby Mills; dauglna, Sharon Goodale of Battle Creek; two granddaugluen; ten great grandchildren Funeral tervicu were held Monday, March 3,1997 at tte Floral Lawn Memorial Gmdem. Interment took place at the Floral Lawn Memorial Garden, Emmett Townteip. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Diseaau and Rdaud Disease Asaociatoes. Funeral arrangemeau were made by the Bachman HebUe Funeral Service, Battle Creek. • | RjchaniR^Kdi^H^e j GRAND RAPIDS - Richmd R. “Rkk“ Hyde, age 43, passed away Tuesday, February II. 1997 in Grand Rapids Mr. Hyde wu bora on July 30, 1953 in Battle Creek, the son of George and Betty (Bergman) Hyde. He married Denise Neil in 1977. Mr. Hyde graduated from Delton-Kellogg schools in 1971. He alm graduated from Adrian College with a B.A. Degree in 1975 and from Harvard law School in 1978. He wu a partna with the law firm of Milla, Johnson. Snell • Cummiskey in Grand Rapids. He enjoyed camping, coaching kids, firinag and golfing. Mr. Hyde wu preceded in death by his brolha, Jim Hyde. He is survived by his wife, Denise; four children, Daniel. Phillip, Jenny and Mary; his pereats. George and Betty Hyde of Delton; two brothers, Stephen Hyde of Delton and David sad Marcia Hyde of Kalamazoo and several niem and nephews. A memorial service will be held locally at a lala date. Tte funeral mam wu held at SS Friar • Paul Church in Grand Rapids on Friday. Fthraary 21. 1997. Burial took place at Prairieville Cemeaery. Memorial coatributioea may be nude to Otilteeaa Leukemia Fouadation of Midalgaaeavelopu available at Williams Rraeral Home or Tte Hyde Children Educational had. Arrangements were made by tte Williams Funeral Home. Frederick A. Purdum O MIDDLEVILLE - Frederick A. Purrhnn a age 65. passed sway Sunday, March 2.1997 at tte Univenity of Michigan HoapitaL Ann Arbor. Mr. Purtum wu bora oo July 12, 1931 in Kennea, Wiacotnia tte son of Wilbur R. aad Beryl L (Funk) Purtum. He wu raised in Wisconsin and attended and graduated from Wisconsin School and attended college for one year. Mr. Purtum married Doris I. Poland in Mnch of 1955. He retired from Brillcaa Inc. of Wyoming ifta eighteen yean of service. He wu also employed by DuWell of Michigan from 1965 to 1978 u Manufacturing Supervisor. M'. Purtum wu a Sergeam in the United Suta Marine Corps. He wu a member ot the Middleville VFW Poet 7548 and tte Moooe Lodge of Dowagiac. Mr. "urtum wu an outdoor enthusiast, with a special fondness for golfing and fishing. He wu a loving and caring husband, fatter and grandfnher. always doing kind feeds for his family and friends. Mr. Purtum wu preceded in death by his fatter, Wilbur Purtum. He is survived by his wife. Doris L Purtum; his children. Tool (Jody) Hard of Kentwood, Samantha Purtum of Middleville, Frederick A. Purtum fit of Middleville; grandchildren. Melinda, Katie, Christopter, Samantha Hard, Randy, Penny Flaunt and Stacis Boa; his mocha. Beryl Purtum of Middleville; five brothers, Sam (Katherine) Purtum of Florida, Bill (Beryl) Purtum of Moline, Red Purtum of Middleville, Charia (Gladys) Purtum of Hust­ ings, Harvey (Gloria) Purtum of Lansing; two sisters, Bonnie (Richard) Heizla of Wisconsin, Phyllis (Allen) Peters of Lansing; Many nieca and nephews. Funeral Services were held Wednesday morning. March 5,1997 at tte Becla Funeral Chapel. Rev. Lee Zachman officiated. Interment look place at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to the American Canca Society. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 6, 1997 — Page 7 Social News Desgranges couple to mark 60 years Kinneys to observe 50th anniversary Paul and Friedl (Maktey) Desgranges will be observing their 60lh wedding anniversary on March 13. 1997. Their children are Merv and Paula Carter of Lake Odessa. Bernie and Diana Wilfong of Paw Paw. and Jerry and Rushie Benjamin of Ionia. They have 10 grandchildren. 20 great­ grandchildren and one great-great grandson Paul and Frieda would enjoy hearing from friends and family at 8321 Harwood Rd.. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 Loyal "Bill" and Donna Kinney of Hastings will be celebrating their 50th wed­ ding anniversary with a family dinner hosted by their son and daughter-in-law. Robert and Susan Kinney of Petoskey. Bill and the former Donna Bachelder were named at the Hastings Methodist Parsonage by Rev. L. Winston Stone on March 8. 1947. They have lived all their married life in Hastings and they both retired in 1982. Bill was a heavy equipment mechanic for the State Highway Department and Donna was Hastings City Clerk They have two grandchildren, Man and Julie, both of Petoskey Baylors to celebrate 40th anniversary Dick and Lois Baylor will be celebrating their 40th anniversary with family on March 9. 1997. They have two children, Rick and Sophie Baylor of Ipswich. England and Kristy ami Wade Lester of Delton. They have eight granddaughters. Alexandra. Bailey and McKenzie. They were married on March 9. 1957 in Delton and have lived here most of their mar­ ried life. This date is special because their niece. Sue was born on their wedding day and their granddaughter. McKenzie was bom on their 35th wedding anniversary. Marriage licenses Rosal James Walsh. Caledonia and Nancee Jo Riley. Middleville. Edward John Wnuk. Middleville and Julie Louise Stortz. Middleville. Lance August Mead. Nashville and April Sue Blakely. Nashville. GRASP Program available this year Hastings Area Schools will process applica­ tions for parents who would like to have their children participate in the Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program (GRASP). This correspondence program in reading and mathematics is designed for students who are in grades one through eight. GRASP is a copyrighted correspondence program written with four purposes in mind. First, to provide a way for students to main­ tain the recently learned essential skills in mathematics and reading. Second, to let students and parents work together toward a common educations, goal. Third, to allow parents and children to maintain a positive feeling about their school system throughout the summer months. Fourth, to provide a cost effective alternative to the traditional summer school program in an era of restrictive budgets Each "course" in mathematics and reading has a packet of ten weekly lessons called modules Each module reinforces or reteaches typical base skills generally found al that par­ ticular grade The cost for one subject is $20 and the cost for both subjects i? $34. which includes a completion award and scoring service, besides the curriculum packets Application materials will be available dur­ ing Parent-Teacher Conferences March 12 and 13 in the principal’s office of the elemen­ tary and middle schools Application deadline is April 18. Materials for GRASP will be ordered after April 18 and will be distributed to students the last week of school. For more information, check with the principal’s office Worth-Gee to wed August 9 Mr. and Mn. Gordon Worth of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Julie Leigh, to Brad Andrew Gee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gee of Hastings. Julie is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School, and a 1995 graduate of Kellogg Com­ munity College. Bank Creek. She is a semoj at Elmhurst College. Elmhurst. 111., and will graduate in May of 1997 with a degree in Ear­ ly Childhood Education. Brad is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School. He is a senior at Wheaton College. Wheaton, HI., and will graduate in May of 1997 with a degree in Business/Economics. The couple plans to be married on Aug. 9, 1997 at First Baptist Church in Hastings LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FOGGCLOWGl SAlI TNG RBM « A DEBT COUECTOB ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOBMAT1ON WE OBTAIN WML BE USED FOB THAT PUBPOSE MOB T GAGE SALE - Default hot bwn mod* in the condifiont ol o mortgog* mod* by Paul KirchoH. o tingle mon and Kathy Jo DeJong. a ttngl* woman to Vondyh Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee. dat*d October 2. IW5 and recorded on October 19. 1995 in Libor M3, on pog* 22. Borry County Becordt. Michigan, and wot ottigned by toid mortgog* to th* COUN­ TRYWIDE NOME LOANS. INC. (l/k/O/ Countrywide Funding Corporation), at atttgn**. by on ottignmont doted October 6. 1995 which wot recorded an January 16. 1996. in Libor 649. on Pag* 517. Barry County Becordt. on which mortgog* th*r* is claimed to b* du* ot th* dot* h*r*ol th* turn ot On* Hundred Ninety Thoutond Six Hundred Sixty Eight and 87/100 dollart (1190.668.87). including interett at 6.790% per annum. Adjuttable Bat* Mortgog* Interest rot* moy change on 11/1 ol each year Under th* power ol tol* contained in toid mor­ tgog* and th* ttatut* in tuch cot* mod* and pro­ vided. notice it hereby given that toid mortgog* will be foredated by a tol* of th* mortgaged premitet. or tom* port ol them, at public vendue, at th* Borry County Courthout* in Hottingt. Michigan ar* 1:00 p.m. ociodt. on April 3. 1997. Said pr*mit*t or* titualed in Township of Yankee Springs. Borry County. Michigan and or* described at: Unit 10 of Lakelife Condominium, according to th* Matter Deed recorded In Liber 481 on Pag* 745. and at amended in Liber 51S. Pag* 23. and Libor 506. Pag* 192 and Liber 679. Pog* 917. Borry County Becordt, together with on undivided int*r*tt in th* common and limited common element! of toid condominium ot set forth in Matter D**d and d*tcrib*d in Ad 59 of th* Public Acts of 1978 ot amended. Th* redemption period tholl be 6 month(t) from the dot* of tuch tol*. unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cow th* redemption period tholl be 30 days from th* dot* of tuch tai* Doted February 20. 1997 COUNTBYWIDE HOME LOANS INC FOB INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642-4202 Trott B Trott. P.C. Attorneys for COUNTBYWIDE HOME LOANS INC 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Formt Michigan 48025 Filef97020912 (3 20) Woodland N6UUS by Catherine Lucas The Woodland Township Fire Department recently held a simulated auto accident on icy Wellman Road behind the Niethamcr farm property. The two cars involved in the drill were furnished by Spencer Towing Service of Hastings. Many members of the fire de­ partment and one unit of the Lakewood Community Ambulance were involved in the training session. Flood lights from a fire engine helped light the scene. Dunng the drill, one man had lo be res­ cued from each car. The "victim" in the most seriously damaged car was portrayed by Jack Altoft. Emergency tools were used in rescu­ ing this victim and the other car was opened with powered chisel operated by Tim Launc. The ambulance on the scene was manned by paramedics Evelyn Barnum and Robb Hueb­ ner They reported to the dispatcher that the drill was a success and that no patient had to be transported. The director of the new Lakewood Com­ munity Youth Center. Jim Holloway, spoke lo the Woodland Lions Club in their den last week. Members and guests had a barbecued pork nb dinner served by the Woodland Townehouse before the meeting. Holloway said he is officially the youth minister for four United Brethren churches in the area, and (he mission they have given him is lo establish a Lakewood Community Youth Center using the former Calvary United Brethren facilities in Lake Odessa. The center opened Dec. I. Holloway has bought a home in Wood­ land. where he lives with his wife and child. He was approached about the youth center last June, and he thought it would be at least a year and a half before it could be started. But to his amazement, he said, with God’s help, it all fell into place yet that year. Funds, a facility and quick agreement from the churches involved ail were available. He said bis first job was establishing the philosophy, goals and vision for the center and now other churches are becoming in­ volved. He has had youths from 13 area churches come to the center and has as many as 69 young people at some of the activities. The center’s Friday night gatherings are to give the kids confidence in their morals and standards taught in their own churches and families. He said if Christian students at the high school only know the others from their own church, they do not have a very large peer base, but if they have met with 50 or 60 from all the churches, they have more confidence that their stands and convictions will be supported. Holloway has started a Wednesday group in January. There were 23 at the first meet­ ing. By the fourth week, it had grown to 69. He says a total of 90 to 95 different students have been lo the youth center in the few months it has been operating. Seven churches are bringing their youths and youth leaders. Fourteen churches have youth in­ volved. The students do not see denomina­ tional differences in their beliefs and all en­ joy the activities. Each session or activity starts with food and soft drinks. The refreshments are fol­ lowed by what Holloway called a “dumb” ice breaker game. A task force has been organized to write by-laws for what will be the community youth center, and when the groundwork is all laid, a community group will take control from the four UB churches and put in place a board of directors from all churches involved. In order for a church to have a representa­ tive on the board of directors of the center. Holloway says they will have to agree to provide prayer support, adult support and fi­ nancial support. During the business meeting, the Lions discussed the coming March 20 Crop Pro­ duction Services annual Farmers’ Pancake Day. which will held at Lakewood United Methodist Church this year. The Lions Club will hold a Lenten Break­ fast Saturday. March 29. al 8 a.m. The pub­ lic is welcome and the free-will offering will go. as always, to the Easter Seal drive to benefit crippled children. There will be a speaker at the breakfast. Avis Dillenbeck will be 85 on March 11. Her sister. Mildred Brodbeck. would like to sponsor a card shower for her. Cards can be sent to 1231 Moore Road. Woodland. 48897. There will be three regularly scheduled public dinners next week. The first will be the monthly Kilpatrick Ladies Missionary Society dinner at noon Wednesday. March 12, in the church basement. These events are always a fine meal for a free-will offering and a nice mid-week break. Everyone is wel­ come. The Lakewood Christian School dinner will be held at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. March 14. When I checked with Du­ ane Walter, director of the school, he did not know what the menu was this month, but the meal is always sumptuous for a reason­ able price. Sunday. March 9. the second Sunday of the month, will find the Lakewood Commu­ nity group serving Swiss steak and ham with all (he trimmings and extras imaginable at Cunninghams* Acre west of Lake Odessa. It seems all the new books at the Wood­ land Township Library this month are mys­ teries. but they cover (he gamut, from the lightest and most entertaining authors to some rather heavy volumes. Oddly enough. I found Patricia Cornwell's new book to be entirely different from all her earlier rather deep novels about the lady coroner. The new one is called “Hornet’s Nest" and is an entertaining police procedural without much darkness. I greatly enjoyed it and it is now circulating. Other books that should be on the lighter Tim Laurie used the air-powered chisel to open a car during the simulated accident drill. side include Dorothy Canned's “God Save The Queen.” another caterer mystery with recipes by Diane Mott Davidson called ’The Main Corpse.” and a Carolyn Hart titled "Death In Lovers’ Lane." We also have a new Jonathan Kellerman whose books usually involve children or youth with serious psychological problems This book is “The Clinic.” And the last is by one of my personal very favorite authors of court-room drama mysteries. Richard Norh Patterson. His book is tilled “Silent Witness.” One reason I am food of his books is that they are usually set in what was the major city in the first half of my life. San Francisco. However, this book only has a few early scenes in that city; most of it occurs in a rust-belt town on Lake Erie. Sandra Williams brought five boxes of books that had belonged to her mother. Claudine Matthews, lo the library Saturday. I have not had time to go through them, but the ones that are duplicates of current library books or that 1 feel would not be read by li­ brary patrons will be sold in the park Labor Day weekend. 1 did not bring any books home from At­ lanta this last trip because I was traveling by airplane. and books are heavy to carry when I do not have my car. But I plan to buy one or two more “chapter" juvenile books and a couple of romances to finish this year’s book budget. Anne Buxton Meehan had surgery at But­ terworth Hospital last week to repair the two neck vertebrae injured in her January auto ac­ cident. She is now home but the last I heard, was having considerable pain. Mary Ellen Quigley was home from her fifth grade class al Woodland Elementary school suffering with pneumonia. She is back in school only half days (his week. The Living Stones, a puppet and mime group, directed by Junn Waite at Lakewood United Methodist Church, held a five-year anniversary program al the church Saturday evening. The name of the group is based upon I Peter, chapter 2. During the program, several songs and skits from previous productions were reprised and six new numbers were intro­ duced. During the years, 36 junior and senior high school students have been involved with the group, and most of them were back for the program, including two couples who are now mamed and several who arc in col­ lege. For me, a high point of the program was Charity Black reprising her hit number from the 1994 Christmas program. “Mistress of the House.” in which she portrays the wife of an innkeeper. Cindy Waite had an injection treatment for back pain al the pain center in Metropolitan Hospital last week. Three of the combined Lakewood Ministe­ rial association services have now been held. The March 2 session was held at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church west of Lake Odessa. The music, as always at this church, was outstanding Fourteen musicians per­ formed in the orchestra and Jay Michaud played a powerful piano solo. Phil David led the chorus and hymn singing and sang a solo. The Rev. George Spcas spoke about what God has given. Re­ freshments and fellowship were held follow­ ing the service. Next week. March 9. the service will be at St. Edward's Catholic Church with the Rev. Bnan Allbnght speaking. Woodgrove Parish in Coats Grove will host the service March 16 and the Rev. Carl Litchfield will do the sermon. On March 23. Central United Methodist Church on Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa will be the place, and the Rev. Jim Hol­ loway will be the speaker. As always, a special Good Friday service will be held at Central United Methodist Church at I p.m. March 28. The Rev. Ben Ritter will have a message. MOnEMMA SAfflYMTCAHOSI NUANAMAAIK It's against the law. So if you don't want a ticket buckle up. Or, you could become broke in more ways than one. MMUltMAUTMAMMl' MUWH9RITK NOTICE CARLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW will meet March 4. 1997 at the Cartton Township Hall at 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings. Ml 49058 to organize and review the 1997 assessment roll at 7:30 p.m. . The Board of Review meet the public for assessment review at the Cartton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058, PH. 616-945-5990 on the following dates: Monday, March 10-9am-12pmS2pm-5pm Wednesday, March 12-1pm-4pm»Bp<n-9pm Wednesday, March 19-1pm-4p<n*8pm-9pm and any other dates necessary to equalize and finalize the 1997 assessment roll. If you are unable to attend, phone in and write in protests will be taken. Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timer Cutover Developmental Personal RATIO 44.87% 50.00% 50.00 46.68 N/C N/C 50.00% MULTIPLER 1.1143 ■1.0000 1.0000 1.0711 N/C N/C 1.0000 The above multipliers do not mean every parcel will receive the same increase new construction, addition, etc., have also been accounted for. David Kaiser Carttdn Township Supervisor �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 6, 1997 Bad surprise? LEGAL NOTICES: Ann landers BMMTGAGK FOMKLOMNK BALI THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLieCTOH ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OB'. AIN WILL BE USED FOB THAT PUBPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Defoull hot been mod* in th* condition* of o mortgog* mod* by Mortin A. Voughn. o ilngle mon to Trontom*rico Financial Service*. Mortgagee dated December 15. IW5 and recorded on December 20. 1995 in Liber 647. on pog* 759. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgog* there it claimed to be du* ot th* dote hereof the turn of Seventy One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy Seven and 58 100 dollar* (J71.777.58) including interett at 16.830 percent per annum. Under the power of tale contained in toid mor­ tgage and the ttotute in tuch cote mode and pro­ vided. notice it hereby given that toid mortgage will be forecloted by a tale of the mortgaged premitet. or tome port ol them, at public vendue, ot the Borry County Courthoute In Hatting*. Michigan at 1:00 p.m. o cloch. on March 20 1997 Said premitet are situated in Township of Irving. Barry County. Michigan, and ore detcribed at PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF SECTION 14. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. IRVING TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. DESCRIBED AS: COM MENCING AT THE SOUTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION THENCE NOBTH 00 DEGBEES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 2OW 00 FEET ALONG THE NOBTH-SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION THENCE SOUTH 80 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 570.00 FEET. THENCE NOBTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 320 00 FEET: THENCE NOBTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 578.00 FEET; THENCE NOBTH 00 DEGBEES 00 MINUTES 00 SEC. EAST 320.00 FEET THENCE NOBTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 578.00 FT; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGBEES MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 320 00 FEET ALONG THE NOBTH SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SAID SEC TKX TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCBIPTION The redemption period tholl bo 12 month(t) from the dote of tuch tale. Dated: February 6. 1997 TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES FOB INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (810) 642-4202 Trott B Trott. PC. Attorney* lor TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48023 File 497010090 (3/6) Filo No. 97-22O54-IE Estate of Edward B. Couhin. Deceased. Social Security No 375 18 5332 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest In the estate moy be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was P.O. Box 220. Hastings. Michigan 49058. died 1/2/97. An Instrument dated 12/20/93 hot been admit­ ted as the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ore notified thot all claim* ogoin*l the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the Independent personal repr osen tot Ivo. Joyce A. Jarman. 2815 McCammon Pood Rockford, TN 37853 or lo both the tncUpen dent personal representative and the Borry County Probat* Court. Hotting* Michigan within lour months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given thot the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to It. Warner Norcross and Judd LLP By: Jeffrey B. Power (P3B215) 900 OM Kent Bldg./lll Lyon St.. NW Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 (616)752-2000 (3/6) Discussed most recent sewer/water contracts from Qty of Hostings. Directed attorney to make revisions. Approved meeting with Rutland and Carlton Twps. to discuss future sower needs. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Bonnie L. C-uttonden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor uourr natMni 220 E. Slate St.. Hostings. Ml 49050 Court Telephone No.: (616) 948-2354 SHERRY LYNN GYDESEN 1771 Mathison Rd Hastings Ml 49058 TOPE 8 GILBERT. P L.C. David E. Gilbert (P41934) 436 W. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2354 THOMAS BICHARD GYDESEN 9260 Dancy Avo. Baton Rouge. Lo. 70814 TO: THOMAS RICHARD GYDESEN IT IS ORDERED You are being sued by plaintiff in this court for divorce and property settlement. You must file your answer or take other action permitted by law In the court at the court address above on or before April 1. 1997. If you foil to do so a default judgment moy be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed In this case. A copy of this order shall be published once each wook In the Hostings Banner for three consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall bo filed in this court. A copy of this order shall be sent to Thomas Richard Gyd***n. at th« loaf known oddretl by registered moil, return receipt requested, before the dote of the last publication. and the affidavit of moiling shall bo filed with this court. A copy of the Summons and Complaint shall bo moiled to the Defendant at his last known address and proof of service shall bo filed with the court. February 7. 1997 Richard H. Shaw. Judge (3/6) Zoning Board of Appeal, will conduct a public hearing for the following: REHEARING OF CASE NO. V-31-96 — Richard A. Modomar, (applicant). LOCATION: Across from 11313 S. West Shore Dr. on the West side off Pleasant Lake Rd. in Sec. 8. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building larger than 1024 eq. ft. and closer to the road right of way and the rear property lino. MEETING DATE: March IB. 1997. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Law Budding at 220 West Court Street. Hostinge. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verboHy or In writing will bo given the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned time and ptoce. _____ Site inspection of the above described property will bo completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members the day of the hearing. Persons In­ terested In accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance explication Is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coil the Planning Of­ fice at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Borry will provide necessary aux­ iliary olds and services, such as signors for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the mooting, to in-4r—g. U'u-- — —— A ■— arvaauar* with atsawiines a»t me meenng/nearing upon (ton) days notice to the County of Borry. Indbiduols with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following: Michael Brown. County Adminitfrotor. 220 W State Street. Hostings. Ml 49088. (616) 948-4891. rsuncy s. uoorsmo Barry County Oork (3/6) III U, IWZ Present: All Board members. Guests: 3 resident*. Mooting coiled to order by Supervisor Kaiser at 8 p.m. at Cartton Township Holl. Treasurer's report presented Heard Public comment. OLD BUSMESS: Rood Commission working on estimoto far three culverts on Brown. Aho. Lower Lake Rd. culvert. NEW BUSMESS: Supervisor permitted to attend (3/6) • NOTICE • Hastings Charter Township BOARD of REVIEW ...will meet at Hastings Township.Hall, 885 River Road: MONDAY. MARCH 10, 1997 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. TUESDAY. MARCH 11, 1997 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Other days may be scheduled. ASSESSMENT Ratio ClM* Agricultural.......................... .......................... 47.51 Commercial .......50.00 50.00 Industrial ... ....... Residential........................... ...........................46.31 Multiplier 1.0524 1.0000 1.0000 1.0797 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the supervisor at least five days in advance. Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor 885 River Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-9690 A lifesaver Deer Ann Landers: Many years ago. you primed a column listing the symptoms of diabetes. You mentioned the better-known ones such as excessive thirst and urination and also the less common ones like tingling and numbness in the hands and feet. I read that list aloud to my husband just as our 13-year-old son walked through the room. He said. “I have some of those symptoms . " We sent him to the doctor, and his tests were positive for diabetes. He spent eight days in the hospital getting his blood sugar under control and learning how to inject insulin. My son is now 23 and engaged to be mar­ ried. I know the diabetes would have been discovered eventually, but we blamed his tiredness, depression and inability lo concen­ trate on normal problems that junior high school students face. A while back, you primed a letter oo diabetes from the American Diabetes Associa­ tion, but tome readers may have missed it. Please let them know diabetes is a serious disease and. if left untreated, can cause blind­ ness. kidney failure, loss of limbs and death. Your column was a lifesaver for my son. Ann. Do your readers a favor, and tell them about it again. — Sarasota, Fla. Dear Sarasota: Thank you for a timely re­ quest. On March 25. the American Diabetes Association will hold the American Diabetes Alert to educate people on the risk of diabetes. 1 can think of no better time lo reprim the infonnation you requested: Diabetes signs Dear Ana I aairn: Diabetes plagues 16 million Americans. One thousand seven hun­ dred new cases are diagnosed each day. 625.000 new cases each year. That means at least one person is diagnoerd every minute. It is the fourth leading cause of death by disease ia the United States and is accelerating through all populations, especially African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and the elderly. What's worse, half the people who have diabetes drw>’t even know it. Many are diagnooed only when faced with heart disease, vision loss, kidney disease, stroke wnerve damage It is critical to catch diabetes early because treatment prevents or delays these complicatioas. The first step is for people to ask themselves three questions: Am I overweight? Am I underactive? Am 1 over age 45? If the answer is yes to ary of these, it's time to take the diabetes risk test : 1. My weight is at least 20 percent heavier than that recommended for a medium-framed person. If Yes, give yourself 5 points. 2.1 am under 65. and 1 get little or no exer­ cise during a usual day. Yes. 5 points. 3. I am between 45 and 64 yean of age. Yes. 5 points. 4. I am 65 or older. Yes, 9 points. 5. I am a woman who has had a baby weighing more than 9 pounds at birth. Yes, 1 poim 6. I have a sister or brother with diabetes. Yes, I poim. 7. I have a parent with diabetes. Yes. 1 poim. If you score between 3 and 9 points, you're probably at low risk for dibetes now, but don't just forget about it. You may be at risk in the future. If you score 10 or more, you are at high risk and we urge you to ask your heakh care provider about diabetes m your next visit. Some people with diabetes have symptoms and should contact their doctor immediately. These symptoms include extreme thrist, Murry vision from time lo time, frequent urination, unusual tiredness or drowsiness, unexplained weight loss. For more information, call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES Ahn Altschuler, chairman, Philip E. Cryer. M.D.. president, Belinda Childs. M.D.. R.N.. C.D.E.. president, health care and ertwstinn American Diabetes Association. Bad horseplay Dear Aaa I an dm-1 need you to settle an argument between my husband and me regar- Kindergarten registration March 12-13 Registration of kindergarten students for the next school year will take place March 12 and 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 to 3:30 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Central School Elementary (one hour earlier at Pleasantview School). It is not necessary or advisable to bring the child at the time of registration. Parents will be asked to complete an information sheet and bring a copy of the child's birth official cer­ tificate and immunization record. The child's social security number is also requested, but not required. By stale law. immunizations must be com­ plete before school attendance in the fall. At the time of registration, parents will also be given appointments for a pre-enrollment screening lest for vision and hearing, as well as a school readiness test. font hu behavior with daughler. my uepdaughur hit 10-year-old Al whM age should a father discontinue ■■honeplay " with a daughter? ' Christina'' is a relatively mature child for her age and has been educated about inappropriate touching These play teutons occur after she has bathed aad when ahe ia dressed in a T-shin and pan­ ties. There is a lot of shrieking and giggling, and Christina appears lo love it when her dad­ dy spends several minuses pretendng to chew on her tummy, pinching her bottom and boun­ cing her on hu leg. I’m happy that this child and her father can have fan together, but I'm very uncomfor­ table abotn this behavior When I attempud 10 diacuai it with my teebawd. he became outraged aad claimed that I waa jealous. Since the most rormnoc overture be makes toward me u lo ask. "Where's my sapper?" he could He also thinks it ia OK to change clothes (btieft on) in front of both our daughters aad ran around the bouse in his underwear Do I have cause for concern? — Perpksed ia Shreveport, LA. Dear berpfcxed: If thas devoted father knew the damage he was doing to his young dntgte.he would surely stop the horseplay. Ask foe child's pediatrician (or your family doctor) lo talk to your husband about this His behavior is very seductive and totally inap­ propriate. Also, it is NOT OK for him lo chaior clothes in foe presence of his danghasn. nor is h proper to run around the houee ia hb underwear. kaovrii to me at if that man needs to shift some of las high-octane attrnrinn from his daughter. to his wife. If you haven't talked to a couaaeftor about the entire family picture, I sngpeat that you do so soon. Dmr Aan Landers: Several months ago, 1 cut one out one of your columns and misplac­ ed it. I just found it this morning. "M.D. in Rochester" didn't like your response to "Tearful Daughter in Tampa." whose father walked out of his 50th wedding anniversary surprise party. You originally told Tampa" that her father was a control freak. "M.D.” disagreed with you and insisted that people who don’t like surprise parties shouldn't have io attend them. Ten yean ago, I said to my wife. "You’re not going to do something stupid like give me a surprise birthday party on my 40th, are you?" She said. "If you don't want h. of course not. Well, my birthday came, and two of my friends cleverly got me out of my house. When wc returned three houn laser. there was a slew of can parked in front. But 1 didn't suspect anything until 1 walked in and heard. "Surpriae!** At first, 1 was angry, but I knew how rude it would be if 1 didn't try to be gracious, so 1 calmed down. Soon, the realization that all my friends and family cared enough to give a party in my honor brought lean to my eyes. It was one of fee nicest things that ever happen­ ed to me. That day, my life changed. 1 suddenly realized feat I didn't have to be in control anymore and that life has so many wonderful surprises in store for us if we would only relax and let things happen. — Newington. Conn. Dear New: You've written a beautiful letter feat shows both humility and wisdom. Thank you for sitting in my chair today. I could not have said k better. Gob tte Dqr (Croat LHm Vow, N«w Y«* arotettat •roim): A womro «foo n lookittf for a husband ha, never had Forget to ane me of you-fnoriu Am Lmden cofmttu’ "Nuggni andDooziet"it dte amer. Send a teif-addrrued. long bminm-tiu envelope md a check or money oodt' ts.23 Idiit indvdet pottage md hondting) to: Nuggeu, do Am Lmdert, P. O. Sat 11562. Odcago. IU. 60611-0562 <ln Comtdo. tendU.25). Ci»nXI 1M7 Croallri Syufortti, Ik. lake Odessa N€WS The Lakewood Christian School dinner will be Friday. March 7. at Fellowship Hall. The I alrrwood Ambulance dinner will be at CunniaghRm's Acre Sunday, March 9. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, March 13, at Lake Manor al 7:30 p.m. with an unusual program. Jan Raed South, a zookeeper at John Ball Park, will qxak and have pictures of her re­ cent Uganda trip. Jan is the wife of agribusincssman Loo Smith and a grand­ daughter of the late Walter and Uarda Reed. The Women's Fellowship of First Con­ gregational Church will meet Wednesday. March 12, at 2 p.m. in the dining room. This b an hour later than usual. Rev. Bruce Pauley will speak on Lent. The hostesses are Doris McCaul and Betty Carey. The annual meeting of the Ionia County dhtrict of Soil and Waler Conservation will be held Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. al the Rather School Gym on East Tuttle Road south of Ionia. Directors John Feuentein and Jeff Sandborn are running again and the nocainntmg committee is presenting additional aames of Gale Hunt of Lake Odessa and Amanda Powell of Ronald Township, vo (here u a choice. Two co-operators will be honored. There also will be a silent auction, door prizes and refreshments. While the district works on a Wetlands Reserve program to retain wetland conditions, homeowners on Johaaos Street and elsewhere are looking for ward to being rid of their wetlands. The coun­ ty drain commissioner was in the area Satur­ day firming written permits for construction on fee proposed Counter drain project. Some fences along the alley will have to be removed dunng fee construction time — when that comes The astronomers advise that the next time for good viewing of fee Hale-Bupp Comet is fefe week until March 21. The best time is about m hours before sunrise in the norfemat. On March 11 it can be seen 24 degrees up kt fee northeast By March 18 it should be 20 degrees ia fee same direction. By this eerkrnd it should be visible in fee evening about a half hour after lumct At this time of MX. it will be in fee northwest at six degrees, moving upward each night until it reaches 13 degrees by March 15. Then star­ ting March 25 there will be 14 consecutive nights without moonlight, which will aid greatly in viewing. The comet will then be al its greatest brilliance, close Ft approach to the sun aad fee highest altitude in Michigan Teieacopes are not necessary, but bmoculan will be helpful Then on March 23 there will be a partial eclipse of fee moon. Chapter 315, Order of Eastern Star, will have its first spring meeting on Tuesday. March 11, at 8 p.m. in fee Temple rooms. Funeral services were held in Grand Rapids on Monday afternoon for Judith Rider, mother of Julie Nelson (husband Richard) of Eagle Point. The grandchildren are Michael and Melissa Nelson. Mn. Rider is also sur- NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read EVERY WEEK in The Heelinge BANNER. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Cell 945-9654 vived by her mother. Funeral services were held on Monday al fee Barter-Leik Chapel at Mulliken for Fred Shuen Sr.. who died Thursday at Thornappic Manor Mr Shuen observed his 22nd birth­ day a year ago when he turned 88 years old on Feb. 29. Twenty of his family members at­ tended church oo Sunday morning at Central United Methodist Church. His widow. Ruth, lives at Lake Manor. Other family members are on Beech Street. Lower Lake, Martin Road and Jordan Lake Street, besides others who live elsewhere in Michigan. A weekend of skiing beckoned members of fee Deardorff, Walker and Kruisenga families to the north country The Ionia County Genealogical Society will hold its third meeting Saturday. March 8. al 1 p.m. al fee Depot/Museum. The speaker will have a topic of preservation of photographs. The sharing time early in the meeting is en­ joyable wife members sharing their exciting diacoveries and shared concerns on research. The Sunday issue of the State Journal had three columns and photo of Sunfield resident Tom Huggler, author, who lives in Sebewa Township, about his writing career. How many trains are too many? We read feat Wichita, Kansas, is dreading fee impact of a dozen freight trains a day now that fee Union Pacific and Southern Pacific lines have merged. This is triple their usual traffic. They should come to Clarksville, l^ke Odessa or Sunfield. It is nothing unusual io have three trains rumble through town dunng a one hour meeting at fee library. This is for just one hour of fee day. True, not every hour has feat much rail activity. During recent bitter cold weather, fee section crews were seen burning a petroleum product along the track to thaw fee switch, h is a peculiar sight to see what ap­ pears to be iron rails on fire. Our Florida friends al LaBelle Sunday were silting in front of their fans trying to get com­ fortable from the 8S-degree temperatures outside. The McNeil sisters are back at their winn­ ing ways. Both daughters of Clay and Janis McNeil of Goddard Rood in Sebewa Township presented (heir winning essays at fee Feb. 27 meeting of fee Lansing chapter D.A.R. at a tea in Okemos. Krista wrote on Trails West, fee story of the Mormon trek westward. Her older sister. Jessica, wrote a comparison of the travels of Christopher Col­ umbus and Amerigo Vespucci. Jessica's essay then won lop prize in the competition for the slate of Michigan Hen has been sen( to the North Central division for judging The next Lenten service will be at St. Ed­ ward's church at 6 p.m. on March 9 wife fee Rev. Brian Allbnght speaking. Jerry and Janice Yonkers went to Corydon. Ind., last weekend to visit son Jacob ind wife Shannon. They found the Ohio River coming to its crest nearby so the men helped a neighbor moving some of his goods to a higher place. NOTICE of NOMINATING PETITIONS for 1997 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION TO: The QufoHfod Elector, of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, Counties ol Berry and Allegan. Michigan. TWO school board members' four year terms will aspire on June 30, 1997 Nominating petitions may be picked up In the Superintendent's Office at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, and muat be filed with the Board Secretary or at the Superintendent's Office. No petitions may be accepted after 4:00 p.m. Monday. April 7,1997. The last day on which candidates may withdraw their petitions is 40) p.m. Thursday. April 10.1997. Sally * Adam,, Secretary BOARD OF EDUCATION *2342*) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 6, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... The Grange in Barry County Glass Creek Band: Forest Havens, Director, first on left. On the far right, Ray Erway. Others in the band were: Jim and Jay Anders; France Garham’ Ira McCallum; and Roy Belson. Pomona Grange No. 26, Barry County Chorus, 1957. (Back row, from left) Mrs. Guekes; Sue Stanton; Vere Carter; Russell Nash Milton Muehler, Charles Hauser, Patty Schnure; Hazel McCall; Elaine Pennington; (front row) Margrle Malcom; Mabie Barry; Bemlta Carpenter; Mary Carpenter; Clara Stanton; Kay Stanton; Marion Frisby; Joyce Buehler. Joyce Buehler, Elaine Cunningham and Herbert Phillips. by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Glass Creek Grange No. 425 was chartered in May 1874. The fanners from the area gathered al the Olis School. Rutland Township. There were 30 charter members. Paul Blake was the first master. They met at the Otis Schoolhouse for a while and then alternated with the McCallum School. When one of the Otis family built a large house the Grange met at this home until 1882. when they built their own hall. In a whimsical poem a member wrote about the formation of the group, he told about Lan and Fcrel Otis bringing their clan and Replogle his legions, the Douglases and McKees, the Blakes and Bennetts and the Stones from Podunk Lake, the Jenkins and the Pierce family along with Ellsworths from the "Hog Eye Hills.” (Oak Grove) McCallums, and Campbells and the Osgood family as well as the McKibbins and the King family also were some of the people mentioned in the poem as charter members. In 1882. they built a hall on Section 31, Rutland Township, one mile south of the Otis School. It was a two-story, frame building, painted white. It was heated with wood stoves and was often quite cold in the winter. In the summer the hall was sometimes quite warm. Glass Creek Grange members upheld the concepts of the organization They enabled their members to buy farm goods al lower prices. They were there to help anyone who had trouble, member or not. They held din­ ners. ice cream socials, potlucks and dances with square dancing being the favorite dances. Fiddlers supplied the music, along with other instruments The Glass Creek Grange Band practiced in the Grange Hall. They played for Grange events and for other community events in the area. The Jenkins family was very musical and danced every dance there for many years. As a young man. Russell Nash, a grandson of Ben Jenkins, remembers playing the piano with Sam Gib. who played saxophone and violin and Manson Newton of Milo who played the violin and drums, not only al Glass Creek Grange but at Granges all over Barry # County. Grangers liked to dance, and the* dances were open to the communities. Glass Creek charged 25 cents admission to the dances in those years. Around 1909 the Otis School burned to the ground, set fire by some young lads who wanted to get out of school. Their plan didn't work as school'was convened the very next day at the Glass Creek Grange Hall and held there uhile the Otis School wu rebuilt The Glass Creek Grange during the in­ tervening years lost out. as other interests claimed the attention of its members. It closed down for a time and gave up its charter. On Sept. 17. 1957. a meeting was held at the home of Robert Wilcox for the purpose of deciding whether or not to again have an ac­ tive Grange. The group decided to reorganize aad became Glass Creek No. 1837. Chare r members of that groop were Richard Allen, Yvonne Allen. Edwin Ashby. Shirley Ashby. John Babcock. May Babcock. Ernest Barker, Myrtle Barker. Johnnie Btshop, Gwenn Bishop, Jon Brownell. Marilyn Brownell, Ronald Brownell. Thomas Brownell. Libbie Douglas. Alpheous Dunn. John Johncock. Lester Lord, Edith Lord, Russell Nash, Lila Nash. James Wikox. Delia Wilcox. Robert Wikox and Margaret Wikox. Many of this group had belonged to Glass Creek Grange No. 425 and simply pkked up where they had left off. Officers were elected as follows: Master. Lester Lord; Overseer. Jon Brownell; Lec­ turer, Margaret Wikox and Secretary. Marilyn Brownell. They agreed to meet on the first and third Saturdays dl 8 p.m. ■ work bee was set up to work on getting the hall ready. It was held on Sunday, Sept. 27. with a potluck dinner at noon and Glass Creek Grange was on the move again. Dues were $3 per person. Glass Creek Grange moved along until the end of 1960. They held a meeting on Dec. 3. 1960. They took in two new members that night. Cary and Kathleen Goodner. They planned for a chicken supper to be held on Dec. 17. I960. They discussed the need for a better heating stove for the hall. Neither the chicken supper or the new stove happened. The Glass Creek Grange Hall burned on Dec. 17. I960. The Jan. 7. 1961. meeting was held at Irv­ ing Grange Hall. They received an insurance payment of $2,000 from Woodland Mutual Insurance for the fire in the Grange Hall. This was placed in a building fund. A committee was appointed to investigate the finding of a meeting place. In the meantime, the Grange accepted the invitation from Irving Grange to uk their hail for their meetings. The Hope Township Hall was offered as a possible meeting site, as was the Local No. 138 Hall Schultz School also was available. Michigan State Grange offered to ask for donations toward a new building. Michigan State Grange also offered to ask Michigan Granges to help supply the regalia for the Grange, as Glass Creek had lost most of theirs. McCallum School. Goodwill Church. Schultz Creamery and Rutland Town Hall were listed as possible future meeting places. At the Feb. 3. 1962, meeting, a final list of the concents k»t in the I960 fire was ready to present to the insurance company. Payment of $400 was promptly paid by the insurance company. The contents were listed as follows: working tools. $12; ballot box. $7; ballots. $1; owl. $2.45; crook, spud and hook. $6.95; staffs 4 at $4 each. $800; staff holders. 4 at $4 each. $16; flag and standard. $15; seal. $3.40; Bible. $12; sashes (Regalia) $60; sashes (executive committee); $15; song books (2to dozen) $3. Other items listed were cupboards, three stoves, oil. wood and electric; dishes, silver­ ware. dishtowels, sugar and creamer sets, ash trays, salt and pepper shakers, serving trays, serving pitchers, serving platters, dishpans, tea kettle, brooms, window curtains (15 sets) pictures and a framed painting, kitchen table, oil cloth table covers, a davenport, metal folding chairs, wooden folding chairs, straight chain, wooden benches, two pianos with stools, rocking chain, day bed. cot and mat­ tress. baby bed. blankets, stands, six tables, record player, transistor radio, wall lamp, scenery curtain, wood (fuel), first aid kit. water pail, hand towels, dust pans, floor wax. potato masher, dippers, (water and ice cream), paper napkins, paper plates, paper cups, water glasses, knives and forks for serv­ ing meat and throw rugs. On Oct. 24. 1962, Star Grange invited Glass Creek Grange co merge with them. Seven members wtnt to visit wi Star Grange to discuss a merger. The Grange had been meeting at the Shultz Schoolhouse. They had done some work on the building, repairing cupboards, floor, etc. .icy did not merge with Star. It became increasingly difficult to keep the small Granges operating. When Irving Grange No. 55 invited Glass Creek to merge they decided to do this. The last meeting recorded in their minute book was held Sept. 21, 1963. Robert Phillips was the master. Robert Wilcox was overseer. Russell Nash was lecturer. Jon Brownell was steward. Albert Nash was assistant steward, chaplain was Marilyn Brownell, treasurer was Margart Glass Creek Grange, Rutland Township. Phillips, secretary was Lila Nash. Carol Wilcox was gatekeeper. Ceres was Suzanne Hastings Grange No. 52 merged with Star Grange in helping H to get a start. John C. Ketchum was a member of Star Grange. He was elected master of Michigan State Grange in 1912 and served through 1920 in that position In the summer of 1950. Star Grange under­ took a large landscaping project around their building. The landscaping was done as a memorial to John C. Ketchum and to the per­ sons who served our country in World War II. A dedication ceremony was held on July 9, 1950. Officials from the Michigan State Grange, officers of the Barry County Pomona Grange and officers and members of the other Granges in the county attended the ceremonies. In 1962. Star Grange was faced with the loss of its building as M-79 was scheduled to be rebuilt s'xl Star Grange Hall was located at the point where M-79 and M-37 would be joined. The comer would have to be enlarged considerably to accommodate this change. They opted to merge with Maple Leaf No. 940 and by 1966 Star Grange was no longer operating. Officers in 1963 were Master. Kenneth Crawley; Lecturer. Ruth Vandenburg; and Secretary, Mrs. Alien McDonald. Nash. Pomona was Margaret Wilcox. Flora was Delia Wilcox and lady assistant steward was Hazel Nash. Masters during the years after the reorganization were Lester Lord. Ron Nash and Robert Phillips. The members of Glass Greek Grange No. 1837 merged with Irving Grange No. 55 and added the talents of their members to the talents of their new Grange home. Later Irv­ ing Grange No. 55 merged with Maple Leaf Grange No. 940 Baltimore Grange No. 472 also was chartered in May of 1874. The Grange met in the home of John Harrington at first on sec­ tion 33, (near Clear Lake). Later they built a hall on section No. 33 near what was then called Baltimore Post Office and is now known as Dowling. There were 84 members in 1880. Union Grange No. 648 was organized somewhere in Barry County in 1900. We were unable to identify where this Grange was kxated or find out what happened to it. It is listed in the Michigan State Grange Directory, however. Several persons felt that it may have been in Barry Township, near either Delton or Hickory Comers. Star Grange No. 806 was also organized in 1900, in the Star Schoolhouse Jan. 4. 1900. b> W H Otis. Richard Bairs was the first master. They built their hall in 1904, raising the money by holding dinners, socials, dona­ tions and hard work. The land was leased from Morris Burton. (To be Concluded) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: BOY, Paiker Thomas Johnson, born Feb. 19, 1997 to Dr. Marc and Angie Johnson of Saratoga Springs, NY. Weighing 8 lbs. 11 ozs. and 23 inches long. Proud grandparents are Bernie Weiler. Alvina Weller. Thomas Johnson. Sandy Johnson, and great grand­ parents Ray and Mary Weller, all of Hastings. GIRL, Morgan Elizabeth, born at Gainesville Genera) on Jan. 31. 1997 at 11:10 p.m. to Chad and Michelle Sarver, of Gainesville. Fla. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 19^6 inches long. Proud grandparents are Jerry and Linda Sarver. Aunt Chris, grandparents Harry and Deb Dorcy. Uncle Harry Jr.. Aunt Danika. GIRL, Heather Sue Rolison. bom al Metropolitan Hospital Feb. 19, 1997 to Scott and Kori Rolison of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19W inches long. First time grandparents are Don and Eddy Sue Thomas aad Rich and Sue Rolison. BOY, Alex Dewayne Phillip Welch bom on Feb. 20, 1997 at Pennock Hospital at 5:10 p.m. to Bobbie and Terry Welch of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by Prairieville Township Planning Commission on March 19, 1997, at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this public hear­ ing include, in brief, the following: 1. 4644 Special Land Use Permit filed by Richard and Joanne Oehrl, Fennessy SW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 to allow continuation of the placement and use of a 24 foot Jayco travel trailer on lot 17 (parcel no. 08-012-430-017-00). Sandy Beach during the months of June. July. August, and September as prescribed in Township Zoning Ordinance. The property in question is in the “R-2" Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District. 2. Special Land Use Permit filed by David McBeth of 12730 Enzian Road. Plainwell. MI 49080 (parcel no. 08-012-0164)06) to allow the home occupation of a small Gunsmith repair shop within his home and subsequently moved to an accessory building to be built on the premises in the near future. The proposed use is located in the “A-1" Agricultural District. 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. BOY, Samuel David bom on Feb. 22. 1997 at Pennock Hospital at 7:41 p.m. to Laurie and Mike Eastman of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Maeven Joy bom on Feb. 20, 1997 at Pennock Hospital at 11:04 a.m. to John and Tabitha Yonkers of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 9.5 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Abigail Kristine bom on Feb. 20. 1997 at Pennock Hospital at 6:24 a.m. to Steve and Kirsten Laubaugh of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. Charter members of Irving Grange (back row. from left) James Matthews; Rose Matthews Trego; Susanna Matthews Oliver. Ida Matthews Moore; (center) Edward Matthews; Amanda Matthews; Oscar Matthews; (sitting in front) Sara Matthews Johnson; and Emmaretta Indiana Matthews Lamoreaux. Information supplied by Pauline Moore Thompson. GIRL, Braidy Lee bom on Feb. 18. 1997 at Pennock Hospital at 8:22 a.m. to Jenny and Neal Phillios of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14H ozs. and 20 inches long. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit application at the address below. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. MI 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 6, 1997 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Prep basketball hits boiling point with post-season action March Madness consumes me. And I'm not necessarily talking about the NCAA Tournament that officially begins Sunday with the selection show. By the way. Western Michigan University might have the best chance of any team in this State of getting to the Big Dance. Instead, most of my hoop excitement focqjcs around the action on the prep hardcourts. The Saxons have already made it to the final al the Class B Wayland High district. (P.S. Coach Schils. if you play the hometown Wildcats have your fastest player, or players, cover Walter Smith like a blanket. If you play Charlotte, feel fortunate.) Barry County's only other remaining basketball team is Lakewood. The Vikings beat Portland on Tuesday 41-32. getting 12 points and 10 rebounds from star forward Jason Elenbaas. Next for Coach Mike Macias/.' team is either DeWitt or Belding in Friday's Class B district championship game at DeWitt. If you're a basketball fan and I do truly "love this game" this time of year becomes pure octane The adrenaline, the emotion, the excitement... nothing else beats it. And we haven't even gotten to the big upsets that make both the prep and the college basketball post-seasons awesome, baby! By the way. here is the first of many plugs — Start preparing for this year's Summerfest 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Wc guarantee a great tournament and a wonderful time. I'm sure many of the prep stars that wc write about each week could shine brightly on those Summerfest courts. One last thing about March Madness and basketball. Zach Moushegian. I've had the chance to chat with Zach during the district tournament this week at Wayland. For anyone who doesn't know Coach Moushegian. he is second all-time in wins for any girls basketball coach in the State and is one of the greatest individuals that anyone can ever meet. The coach and 1 agree that Fisher should be out al Michigan, which is tough for any maize and blue fan to talk about. Still, coach keep positive or. in other words, just be yourself I'll pass along some good diabetic recipes soon. • Brown brothers still near top: Former Hastings High basketball stars Mark and Mike Brown remain two of the top scorers — in a season and in a career — all­ time on the M.H.S.A.A. charts. Mark Brown is the State's No. 2 all-time scorer with 2.789 points and Mike Brown is 14th with 2,101. Mark Brown has the Slate's record for most points in a season with 969 in 1984-85 and also has the fourth best scoring year with 917 in the 1982-83. Mike Brown has the I Oth best year for points with 852 in 1987-88. Just thought a few Saxon fans would like to know. • Just Around The Corner: Can you believe it. Spring Media Day al Hastings High is Tuesday March 25. Girls golf, boys tennis, softball, baseball, boys and girls track and boys soccer athletes are already gearing up for the upcoming campaigns. Let's just hope that the weather cooperates with us this spring (zero rain dates!). • The Flyers Are Fine!: Ran into a Philadelphia Flyer fan last Wednesday downtown who wanted me to make mention of how gixxl his hockey team is. Currently, the Flyers arc first in the Atlantic Division and first in the entire Eastern Division of the NHL. With players like Lindros. LeClair and Coffey, their success is no surprise, in fact, at the beginning of the year I predicted that Philadelphia would be in the Stanley Cup finals along with the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings have improved recently (undefeated in last eight games), but still have some work to do before they are ready to contend for the Cup. Still it would be nice for two of the Original 6 — the Flyers and the Red Wings — to make it lo the finals. It has been a long wait for Detroit hockey fans. Talk to you soon. Saxon eagers reach district final with win over Panthers A new game, a change in venue and a totally different feel. Still, the Hastings Saxons got what they needed Tuesday night, a 53-45 district win against the Delton Panthers. As Hastings Coach Don Schils sees it. g<K»d teams figure out ways to win during the post-season tournaments. "The best teams arc supposed to be there," Schils explained. The victory puts Hastings (13-8) into Friday night's district championship against the Wayland/Charlottc winner from Wednesday night. Game lime for the championship Friday at Wayland High School is 7 p.m. The same two Barry County teams squared off last Tuesday (Feb. 25) at Delton High with the Saxons running away with a commanding 79-47 triumph. Delton, apparently, wasn't pleased with how that first game transpired and used that inspiration, along with the presence ol senior guard Troy McCarty, on Tuesday night. McCarty was not in uniform for Delton's regular season clash with Hastings due to a broken nose, but he certainly made his presence felt in the district tournament. The senior guard scored only five points, but was the key man in moving Delton's offense al a much crisper pace. "Yes. Troy helped." Delton Coach Jim Hogoboom said. "Our kids played with a lol of determination and had their minds set on what they needed to du " Hastings led by just one point (10-9) alter the first quarter and extended that advantage lo six points (24-18) at the half. Hogoboom said that changes were pul in primarily foi this game and those changes seemed to make a difference. "It was as much them (Delton) as anything else." Hastings' defenders. Jeff Storrs (22), Darnell Day (50) and Kyle Pohja (42) dog up the middle on Delton shooter Jesse Young (52) in district basketball action dt Wayland on Tuesday. Hastinp CMdi DotiScMh "Laft time because of the size, we ran a flex offense and they really bottled us up." Hogoboom explained. "This time wc wanted lo spread the ball out and get some free throws. Wc were able to get good movement and spacing." A huge factor in the opening 16 minutes was Saxon junior center Darnell Day. Day, literally, had a field day in the lane with 12 first-half points. "We knew that we were going to see a lot of zone and they.(Delton) were going to do everything to stop it from going into the middle," Schils said. "I'm not sure if he (Day) missed a shot." Hogoboom added. "He's got that size advantage. Later, we did a better job matching up on him with Jesse Young. Delton, however, also received some solid first-half efforts from senior sharpshooter Young and sophomore Kyle Matteson. Matteson tallied 9 points and Young added 6 • markers during the first two quarters. "That's what we expect of Kyle (Matteson)," Hogoboom said. "He has the capacity to take a ball game over." The tide began to shift early on in the third quarter, as Hastings came out running and scoring. First Jeff Storrs nailed a 3pointer (27-18), then Kyle Pohja made a block that led to a Storrs layup (29-18) with 6:09 left in the third quarter. "They were attempting to get him out of the game, but we were able to get him some shots in transition." Schils said. The Saxons were able to maintain their lead during the next six minutes with two jumpers from Pohja (31-21, 33-23), a back­ door basket by Jay Bohhousc (35-23) and a Storrs hoop (37-23) off a nice feed from Ed VanDerMoien. Hastings' lead after three quarters grew to 12 points (37-25). The two teams exchanged points for the opening six minutes of the fourth quarter, but a Nick Woods 3-pointcr (47-39) at the 1:40 mark brought the Panthers closer than they had been since late in the first half. McCarty then drove the lane, scored and made a free throw (48-43) lo put Delton within striking distance with 52 seconds to play. Schils pointed lo defense as a problem area • all night for his team. “I fell that we got hurt more defensively than anything else," Schils said. After two free throws by VanDerMoien. McCarty tallied two in the lane (50-45), but time was running out (37 seconds) and two additional free throws by Pohja (52-45) scaled the triumph for the Saxons. Trojans make State semis; lost to mat champ Rams Last year Middleville's wrestling team captured the Division III crown by winning most of its close matches over Portland and Richmond in the final two rounds of the Stale team tournament. That was the case Friday night in the Trojans' quarterfinal win over Millington, but Saturday it was Montrose who scored a majority of the must-win matches. For the third consecutive year Middleville's wrestlers made it to the Division 111 semifinals. The defending champions, however, lost to Montrose 29­ 20 in Saturday's semifinal round at Battle Creek s Kellogg Arena. Montrose went on to capture the Division III championship in Saturday's finals at Kellogg. Trojan Coach Tom Lehman saw some missed opportunities, but still felt that the Montrose team was deserving of their achievement. "We've been winning the close ones, this time wc didn't." Coach Lehman said. "We wrestled about as tough as wc could (but) we kind of let down a couple of limes. Wc were in it till the end. Montrose is a very good team." See TROJANS, continued page 11 Kyle Pohja (42) was one .of fovr Saxons to score in double figures In Tuesday's battle with Barry County foe Delton. "Delton played very well; it was as much them as anything else." Schils said. "They deserve a lot of credit. It takes a lot of guts to come back after being blown out." Hastings went to the free throw line 15 times in the fourth quarter, making 10 of those tries. For the game, the Saxons were l4-of-20 from the charity stripe and the Panthers made good on 9-of-10 free throw attempts. Day finished with 14 points, Pohja II, Storrs 10 and Bolthouse 10 to pace the Hastings' team. Matteson tallied 17 points, Ben Annen 10 and Young 10 for the Panthers. Trojan fans came out in droves to see their wrestling team at tne otate championships in Battle Creek last weekend. I Deiton's Ben Annen (32) lets go ot a jump shot as Hastings' Jay bonnouse (3U) pulls out on defense in Tuesday's district contest at Wayland High. SeeCAGERS, continued page 12 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 6, 1997 — Page 11 CAGERS, continued from page 10 Hogoboom. ahi. nigh he said that he doesn't rate classes, said that this year's group Delton seniors were a joy to coach # "It was « scry, very special group." j^Hogobotim said. & Wayland 48 Middleville 44 If there was an all-district team for (he rZdass B tournament at Wayland High ^school. Wildcat Waller Smith would already S. And if there was a two-minute stretch that ‘.••Middleville Coach Kurt Holzhueter could have back from Monday's contest with J-C-Wayland. the final two minutes would be a [ .logical choice. < The host Wildcats, led by Smith's 20Sgpoini effort, escaped opening night play with Smith was fouled shooting a 3-pointer with l:59 lo play, sending him lo the free throw line where he calmly sank three charily losses (43-43) The senior forward spent a good portion ol the second half hanging out in 3-poinl land, a place where he tallied 15 of his 20 points during lhe game’s final 16 minutes "He (Smith) hit some really lough shots, most ol them with someone running al him Holzhueter said 'He knocked them down " The free throw line was another important area tn deciding who won lhe game. The Wildcats went lo line 10 limes in lhe fourth quarter and made 7. including 5-for-5 from Smith. The Trojans attempted 4 free throw*s in the fourth and made g<x>d on 2 of those tosses For the game. Middleville was 5-of- Ka 48-44 come-from-bchmd triumph over &HolzhueterX Trojan squad "Wc haven't made our free throws al) year." Holzhueter said. "And wc had a couple g* "Wc got it back •7 of limes, but wc • didn't quite finish. Middleville led ?£jnmutes lo play of key turnovers ... just loo many mental mistakes." Early in the fourth quarter. Middleville's chances of winning on Wayland's home court looked very good. A Jeremy Shriver 3pointcr put the Trojans up 37-32 with 7:20 lo play and a Nathan Pranger triple kept Holzhucier's crew in front (43-40) with 2:40 remaining Bui sprinkled between the Middleville makes were Smith's magical moments, which iccounted for 14 of and tried lo lie it a couple had some shots that wc Holzhueter said. 43-40 with just over two in the game and had •'■possession of the ball But. the 'Cats were able to get the rock back, allowing Smith to : work a little bit more of his magic . "They (Wayland) were trying lo match up inst us (but) wc could have extended it more." Holzhueter said. Wayland's 18 points in lhe final frame. Wayland rambled out to an early 6-0 advantage in the fits! quarter and remained in front (14-10) entering lhe second quarter. Middleville grabbed its first lead (16-14) on a Shriver basket in the second quarter. The two teams entered lhe lockeroom at half tied 21­ 21. Pranger led the Middleville team with 14 points, including four triples, while Shnver pumped in 13 markers, including one triple. Holzhueter was encouraged by how 6-5 senior performed in post-season action "Shriver played great; he really stepped up for us." Holzhueter said. Lucas Wealherhcad went back door to put the Trojans ahead 31-27 with 1:40 to go in the third quarter and a Pranger 3-pointer increased that advantage to 7 points (34-27) with roughly a minute to play in lhe third stanza. Smith, though, nailed a 3-pointer from half court as lime expired to put the Cats lo within 4 points (34-30) entering the fourth quarter. "This team hasn't had a lol of luck." Holzhueter explained. "Wc were on the verge of busting it open. They (Wayland) were getting a little tired and the shot rejuvenated them. It entirely changed lhe momentum of the game." Middleville ends its basketball season with an overall record of 12-9. Districts At Wayland * HASTINGS 53 DELTON 45 Hastings.. .10-14-13-16=53 Delton...9-9-7-20=45 Hastings: Jeff Storrs 4 (I) 1-2 10. Ed VanDerMoien 0 5-7 5. Jay Bolt house 3 4-6 10. Kyle Pohja 4 3-411. Darnell Day 7 -0 14. Ben O’Mara I 1-1 3. Totals: 19 (1) 14-20=53 Delton: Troy McCarty 2 1-1 5, Nick Woods 1(1)0-0 3, Kyle Matteson 6 5-6 17. Ben Annen 4 (1) l-l 10. Jesse Young 4 2-2 10. Totals: 17 (2) 9-10=45 WAYLAND 48 MIDDLEVILLE 44 Wayland...14-7-9-18=48 Middleville..10-11-13-19*44 Wayland: Jason Hilaski 2 0-0 4, Boone McEwen 2 1-2 5. Bra.i Ingle 2 0-0 4. Walter Smith 5 (5) 5-5 20. Lance Laker 2 (I) 0-0 5. Keith Calkins 0 2-4 2. Jason Grevenstuk 3 2-5 8. Totals: 16 (6) i 0-16=48 Middleville: Kevin Doyle I 0-1 2. David Liu 2 2-4 6. Jeremy Shnver 5 (I) 2-4 13. Keith Nelson I 0-0 2. Lucas Weatherhead 10-12. Naihan Pranger 5 (4) 0-0 14. Andy Finkbeiner 2 1-2 5. Totals: 17 (5) 5-12=44. Hastings 69 FHC 55 Five players scored in double figures as the Saxons ended its regular season on a very positive note Darnell Day tallied 17. Jay Bolthouse 14. Jeff Storrs 13. Kyle Pohja 11 and Ed VanDerMoien 10 Day also did some heavy duty on the glass with 10 rebounds. Hastings connected on !9-of-23 attempts from the charity stripe, helping to ice lhe triumph. Hastings ended the year 11-8 overall and 8-6 in the O-K White Conference. Delton. Hastings* opening opponent in districts, lost lo Mattawan on Friday nighi 60-38. continued from page 10 3 Kyle Brower gave the Trojans an early 4-0 CHcad with a 15-6 win over Montrose's Nick gPersails al 103. The Rams then scored seven points in the >5next two weight classes lo lead 7-4 entenng Z^the 125 match. There. Middleville's Mike £-Smith beat John Ruddy 5-4 to even things ^•up. 7-7. Jared Otto beat Jason Emmendorfer 10-2 at ^•130 to put the Trojans ahead 11-7 Two more Montrose triumphs made the score 16-11 before Spencer Romph • decisioncd Brad Fortenberry 4-1 al 145 Romph’s victory , though, would be followed by three Ram decisions, putting the Rams in charge al 26-14. •< Sieve Lehman fought hard to pin Adam Powell al 189. but came awqy with a 7-2 decision. Miso Glavan went after the same goal in his match with Jason Pollard al 215. but managed a 12-8 decision. Those two results meant that Middleville needed a pin to tic the match in the final weight class matchup, but Montrose's Scott Head instead won a 7-2 decision. "You've got to go out there." Coach Lehman said "Wc needed a break." Middleville 48 Millington 25 The Trojans looked pumped in (he quarterfinal matchup, w inning nine of the 14 including five on pins. Posting pin wins were Kyle Brower at 103 (3:24 over Breit Cassidy). Dendel Craven al 119 (2:43 over Thom Spencer). Jeremy Straight at 140 (3:47 over Paul Nevells). Luke Middleton al 152 (3:32 over Steve Hamlin) and Steve Lehman at 215 (2:58 over Greg Platz). Winning for Middleville on decisions were Justin DeBoode al 135 (18-1 over Cabc Sentill). Spencer Romph at 145 (5-3 over Jason Stewart). Jeremy Vanderfifer at 160 (19-4 over Matt Brown) and Ron Haynes at 171 (15-0 over Nate Austin). "We needed a break." Temlthmin Middlevilk Coach "It was nice that the kids kept coming and worked hard." Lehman said. "We got some pin points in lhe middle that I didn't expect pins, but expected to win." Wrestlers like Vanderfifer and Straight gave the Trojans big-time points in important moments. "We've had them... wc knew they were there." Lehman said. Seven Middleville wrestlers arc off lo State Division III wrestling finals this weekend at the University Arena at Western Michigan University. The seven arc Steve Lehman. Ron Haynes. Luke Middleton. Miso Glavan. Spencer Romph. Evan Space and Kyle Brower. Lehman No. 5 Steve Lehman scored a 7-2 decision over Adam Powell in Middleville's State match with Montrose last Saturday. by Middleville wrestler Steve Lehman is ranked No. 5 in (his week's final 215-pound weight class named by (he Michigan Wrestling Association Lehman is one of many wrestlers who will compete in the individual finals this weekend. Mitchell ended the final with 5 kills, 8 digs and 7 blocks; Schrock garnered 4 kills, Daniels added 3 kills. Ward had 6 blocks. Ruder had 7 digs, and setter Addi Radcliff chalked up 14 assists and 2 aces. The lop server of the final was Pearl Ward with 23 serves netting 16 points Shelly Sulser The Lake wood Vikings arc district volleyball champions for a fourth consecutive year after beating runner-up Middleville 15-1. 15-4 in the championship match at Lakewood High last Saturday. The Vikings will vie for lhe regional crown at Hamilton High School this Saturday, beginning their quest for more hardware at 10 a.m. Lakewood will face Catholic Central in one of the regional semifinals, while Holland Christian will meet Wyoming Park in the other Catholic Central won its first district title in a decade in Saturday's district action. Lake wood met area foe Middleville in the final match after the Trojans eliminated neighboring rival Caledonia in the tournament's opening match. 15-7 and 15-11. Il was a spectacular comefrom-bchmd effort by a determined group their coach. Peggy Boucher. Assuming the coaching positions were freshman coach Jo VandenHout and Hastings Athletic Director, Tim Wayland High School. 8 Saxon spikers finish season with district loss of Middleville players. And Lakewood survived a match that included a brief lead by Hastings, who fought hard in spite of the absence of Middleville's Jeremy Shriver (14) goes up strong inside as Wayland detenaers Jason Hilaski (11) and Brian Ingle (30) look on during Monday’s district game at | TROJANS, Saxons' Danielle Wildem (23) and Janette Jennings (30) combine forces on a block attempt Saturday at Lakewood High. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Johnston, who refused to comment about the reason for Boucher s absence from the district tournament. Phone calls made lo Johnston. Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel and Boucher on Monday did not produce an explanation for Boucher's absence. Lakewood vs. Middleville After being scolded by coach Kellie Rowland for making "too many mistakes" in the match with Hastings, the Vikings entered court facing Middleville with a new attitude. "I just told them that they can't keep making mistakes." Rowland said of her chat with the team prior to the final. "I said 'there's no time for mistakes — if we don't play well, the season ends today.’" The Vikings stepped up to lhe challenge, making short work of the Trojans with a scoring flurry, allowing them only one point in the first game of the match. Pearl Ward set the tone for the second game by scoring her first of two service aces in the opening play of the game. Lakewood continued to collect points until finally giving up a side out to the Trojans, who capitalized by tallying two points, making the score 15-2. Lakewood quickly recaptured the side out. but a sliding dig attempt by Addi Radcliff was unsuccessful, giving the ball back again to the Trojans. Middleville's Tracy Schondclmaycr answered a Joni Daniels kill with a service ace. bringing the Trojans to within two. 6-4. But the Trojans would not score again after another kill by Daniels, followed up with back-to-back blocks by Jamie Schrock and Pearl Ward, increasing the score lo 10-4. Ward, Schrock. Radcliff. Daniels and Jennifer Mitchell each added kills to seal the district trophy. 15-4 and 4 aces. Rowland gave special praise to one of ** her five seniors. Pearl Ward. -.-■’^phink Peart War^wwa her strongest during the second game with Middleville." said lowland. "Her serving definitely made a difference and we were able lo come out stronger in the second match." Lakewood vs. Hastings Lakewood defeated the Hastings in the first game of their district meeting 15-6 but began to show signs of a struggle against the Saxons in the second game. An Anne Burghdoff service ace early in the game tied the score at 3-3. Burghdoff quickly followed up that with another serving point to help her team pull ahead of the Vikings, 4-3. Rowland immediately called a timcdut. Pearl Ward answered with a kill to get the ball back for the Vikings but Saxon Janette Jennings came back with a kill to once again reclaim a side out. But Lakewood's Grclcher. keed tied lhe game al 4-4 with a service point, helping her team to a hard-fought triumph. 15-8. "They played lhe best they could without their coach being here for them." said interim coach Jo VandenHout. "They pulled together and helped each other through it." "1 knew Hastings would be a battle," said Rowland. "I think for what they've gone through, they played a heck of a match. Obviously, Hastings is one of the better defensive teams around. We couldn't get the ball to hit the floor." Although VandenHout would not say why Boucher was absent, she did confirm that the Saxon coach was not sick or injured. Kills - Andrea Dreyer. 6; Amy Robbe. 5. Danielle Wildem. 5; Jodi Songer. 4; Anne Burghdoff. 3 and Janette Jennings. 2. Digs - Mcghann Murphy 8. Burghdoff 12. Songer. 10. Jennings. 8; Aces Burghdoff. Jennings and Wildern, I apiece; Blocks - Dreyer. Burghdoff and Wildem. 1 apiece; Assists - Burghdoff 11 and Summer Gillons. 8. Caledonia vs. Middleville The big story in the Trojans-Scots match was an impressive serving spree by Middleville's Sage Lucas, who assumed lhe service with her team down. 11-7. Lucas never lost the service as her team capitalized by scoring eight consecutive points to pull off the win. 11-15. The Trojans beat the Scots in the first game. 15-7. "We're so happy with the comeback in the second game." Trojan coach Cindy Middlebush said shortly after the victory. See SPIKERS, continued page 12 �Phge 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 6, 1997 SPIKERS, continued from page 11 Lions conclude basketball season with district loss . 'Sage is a senior who has really improved since last year. We came on strong al the end of the season." Lucas finished lhe match with three Maple Valley played its third close game of lhe season Monday with SMAA foe Bellevue, but this time the result meant lhe end of the Lions' 1996-97 season Maple Valley battled tooth and nail with district host Bellevue in the tournament's opener on Monday. When the last whistle sounded, however, it was the Broncos who walked away with the 65-61 win. The victory allowed Bellevue (15-6) lo play in Wednesday’s Class C district contest against Olivet. The loss ended Maple Valley's season at 7-14 Bellevue led after one quarter 15-12 and increased that margin to six points (35-29) at hall The Broncos look control early on by scoring the game's first nine points. Maple Valley got to within two points service aces, nine serving points and no errors. Middlebush also announced that senior setter Katie Weaver has been selected the team s Most Valuable Player, repealing from last year. Weaver offered 8 assists in lhe first match and Tracy Schondclmaycr had 5 kills. For Caledonia. Nikki Peterson had 8 digs. Allison Schneider had 7 and Sarah Englebcrt had 7. Beth Paarlberg offered 10 assists to the Scot effort and Sarah Steele and Amanda Minor had 3 kills. Gull Lake wins title at Delton Gull Lake was lhe big winner in the Class B district tournament al Delton High, beating Comstock 15-9. 15-8 in the championship match. Gull Lake, now 34-13-3. will play in the regional tournament March 7 at Vicksburg High. The host Panthers lost to Gull Lake 15-9. 15-0 on Saturday. Sarah and Kim Cole led lhe Delton squad. Sarah had 7 digs, while Kim made 4 kills and 3 CAGERS, continued page 11 JV eagers end year The junior varsity basketball team al Hastings won over Delton 43-28 and lost lo Forest Hills Central 65-61. Tony Bowne tallied 13 points in the Delton contest and followed that with a 14-point performance against FHC. Jim Storms led the Saxon squad with 22 points in lhe FHC season finale, while Josh Lindsey added 10 points. Freshmen top Delton PUBLIC NOTICE The Middleville Village Council will hold a special public hearing on Tuesday, March 11,1997, as part of its regularly scheduled Council meeting Hastings' freshmen defeated Delton 58-51 on Feb. 25. Matt Lawrence tallied 17 points to lead the Saxons, including 8 points in lhe first quarter. Dan Bernard and Ryan Farrell combined for 24 points to lead the Delton team and made a total of six 3-pointers. which begins at 7:00 pun., to obtain public comments on, and answer ques­ tions about, the village's planned application for. and anticipated obligations under, a $210j000 Community Development Block Grant (project no. 960030-EDIG) to help finance the “Eagle Drive Industrial Access & Growth Project". This project would provide public infrastructures needed to accom­ modate proposed new manufacturing and office facilities in the Middleville Industrial Park. The hearing will be held in Council chambers at 100 E. Main St. Grant application materials are available for public examination in the vil­ lage office during office hours. Reasonable efforts will be made to accom­ modate anyone with special communication or access needs at the Council meeting. It is requested that notice of any such need is given to village office also be directed to David Arking, Village Manager at 100 E. Main St., Middleville, MI 49333-0069, phone: 616-795-3385. L. Hughes of 628 E. Colfax Street, Hastings, Michigan of City Zoning Ordinance Delton's Troy McCarty (14) drives past Hastings* Mike Sulser (34) in second quarter action Tuesday in the Class B district tournament. McCarty was a major spark in the Panthers' offensive improvement shown during Section 335 (4) for the premises known as 628 E. Colfax Street (Lot 31, Andrew’s the rematch. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. March 18,1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan to consider a variance request by Mr. Randall Seulor Citizens Colvin 71-33; Kuempel 63-41; Jesick 59H43H; Hall 59-45; Vrogindewey 57-47; Nish 56W47H; Otis 5648; Friend 5549: Snyder 50H-53H; Woodmansee 49-55; Moucoulis 47-57; Brewer 46-58 Lethcoe 41-63; Brodock 40H63W; Schhchter 40-64; Richardson 38M-65M. Ladin Good Gamn sad Serin-S. Pen­ nington 181-506; D. Bums 167438; B. Moore 152406; M Hill 152401; M Kingsley 129-361; E. Betty Moore 185449; N. Moucoulis 156429; P. Snyder 162421; C. Trumbull 149437; D. Keeler 175434; B. Vrogindewey 161467; G. Potter 161453; G. Beker 167427; D. Greenfield 160. Mem (rood Games sad Series - J. Beckwith 195-517; B. Conley 146; A. Brewer 151; W. Birman 176521: M. Schoodelmyer 183-501; W. Woodmansee 199-568; G. 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Tinkler 168; H. Ser­ vice 182; S. Lewis 147; P. Arends 216. Recreation 83 Freeport Elevator 25; Gavin Ford 22; Fair­ child OU 22; Crystal Clear Water 19; B. Automotive 18. grad Gamn and Serin-J. Buehler 500; J. Buehler 524; M. Crass Jr. 201; R. Fay 204-533; D. Lambert 204; D. McKelvey 518; M. Porritt 200-200-564; B. King 233-563 staff as soon as possible prior to the meeting. Questions and comments can CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Addition to the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan), Hastings, Michigan. See Bowlerettn Bennett Industries 5941; Kent OU 5248; Carlton Center Excavating 5149; Dorothy's Hair Styling 5149; Hecker Insurance 48-52: D. J. Electric 39-61. Good Gamn aad Serin —B. Hathaway 181493; R. Murphy 169451; K. Fowler 171; J. Pettengill 152; J. Elliston 159425; M. Dull 144; L. Elliston 189: N. Potter 179477; J. Hamilton 191462; K. Doster 119-316; E. Vanasse 203497; G. Potter 161440; D.L. Coenen 137-317. map below for site of proposed variance. The variance, if approved, will allow for the expansion of a non-conforming structure. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone no. 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review (BOR) will meet at 9:00 a.m. on March 4,1997 at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road. Delton. Ml 49046 to review the Assessment Roll. The BOR will meet with the public on March 10. from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon; and March 14th from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.; and March 17th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; and any addi­ tional days if necessary to hear appeals. For appointment call (616) 623­ 2664 Tentative equalization ratios and multipliers by classification for 1997 are as follows: Class Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Developmental See LIONS, continued page 13 Bowling SCORES: blocks. Delton was also the site for a Class D district on Saturday. In that event. Freedom Baptist defeated Tri-Unity Christian for the crow. Hastings Jodi Songer (31) leaps high into the air for a kill attempt against Lakewood at last Saturday's district volleyball tournament. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) (37-35) early in the third quarter, but still found itself behind 53-48 after three quarters. David Taylor tallied 15 points. Jim Mitchell 12 and Mike Hcyboer 10 to lead lhe Lions* team. For lhe Broncos. Kyle Olmstead had a game-high 21 points and Kevin Graham added 19 markers The free throw line shooting was mostly a nun-factor in the outcome as Maple Valley made good on l5-of-2l attempts and Bellevue was !4-of-22 from the chanty stripe. Ratio (%) 44.23 50.00 47.94 45.51 N/C Multiplier 1.1305 1.0430 1.0430 1.0987 The BOR will hear protest of assessed value, taxable value, property classification or percentage of qualified agricultural property exemption assigned by the Assessor Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids for services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with dis­ abilities at BOR upon three (3) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk by writing to the address above or calling (616) 623-2664. Lloyd S. Goyings. Supervisor Prairieville Township Mraday Mixers The Green Chics 70-34; Three Ronin Tacks 6044; Michelob 57M46C4 Rowdie Girtv 5747; Ginbachs 54H49M; Kelleys Keglerv 53-51; Deweys Auto Body 50-54; Mr. Brucew 50-54; Hartzler Tours 48-56; T.M. Lassies: 45-59: Hastings Bowl 42-62; Brians Tire' 37-67. Good Gamn rad Serin — M. Mataoa 182486; M. Snyder 187-515; F. Girrtwdr; 194-522; S. VanDenburg 182-531; M. Kilk 184481; S. Glasgow 202-537; R. Sh^Atf 187-490; L. Petty 176474; P. Milfotd 140-.; G. Olis 176; T. DeWin 156; V. Carr 162; D.J Larsen 164; C Beckwith 154; R. Pins 136-> D. Burns 159; J. Kasinsky 150; J.» Vandenberg 129; C. Peterson 131; S. Smith' 188; N. James 173; N. Pomeroy 153. Wrfcndaj' P.M. Friendly Home Panin 59H-36M; HAS. Machine 59-37; Mills landing 57-39: E Al Eye Spec. 54-42; Maces Pharmacy 53144214; Life Styln 52144314; Valley Realty 5145; Hair Care Center 46144514;; Misfits 44-52; Nashville Chino 43-53 Gand Gaaan and Serin - K. Sutfin 230-534; J. Doster 145424; M. Dull 145-410; B. Johnson 173-482; P. Frederickson 164463; B. Norris 180496; S. Glasgow 233-583; D Brewer 167-463; L. Weyennan 165403; C. Watson 163; C. Bishop M Snow 154; T. Case 155. Saaday Night Mixed B.S.ers 65; Short N Sweet 60; Thunder Alley 57; D A N Mortgage 56: Bowfing Bud­ din 5514; S A S 5414; QB A Asracialn 54; Taaatamac's 53; Runarounds 5214; Rednecks 52; Diehard, 5114; 2x4 51; Fearsome 4 5014; Danger Zone 46; Beginners 46; Friends 44; Get Along Gang 40; See Ya 31. Wranra High Canan and Serin — D. Snyder 215-595; K. Becker 212-562; N. Lambert 191-528; D. VanCampen 198-520; M. Snyder 200-509; M. Manin 191-508; E. Hammootree 168480; B. Hayes 166465; V. Miller 179458; K. Faul 204456; B. Jamn 163420; K. Sulfin 195; M. Simpson 192; K. Conley 184; L. Barnum 178; K. Kirchen 170; D. Krallman 167; M. Evans 147. Mem High Grain and Serin - D. Storehouse 230642, B. Rentz 200-534; B. Kerley 198-534; R. Snyder U 188-530; B. Barkhuff 216-520; S. Krallman 188489; S. Fremhway 204489; V. Dezeas 168470; D. WordeU 175465; D. Seeber 173462; S. Sanboro 237; J. Barnum 222: K. Hammootree 213; R. Conley 204; D. Vickers 197; M. Snyder 192; J. Smith 180; B. Miller 178; C. Simpson 155; K. Beyer 116433. Thursday A.M. LeHarves 6114-3014; Question Merits 59-33; Leftovers 49144214; New Team 4943; Bosleys 48144314; Hastings Bowl 4349; Hummers 41-51; Varneys 3814-5314; Early Birds 3648; Lucky Shots 3214-5914. Good Gamn and Serin — S. Glasgow 220623; J. Lewis 173481; B. Estep 168476; S. Salazar 158451; I. Ruthniff 174438; D. Collier 144412; E. Dewitt 167408; S. Carney 162-376; B. Both* 140-353; S. Teunessen 113-333; I. McKeough 183; M. Atkinson 182; F. Ruthruff 165; B. Sexton 142; A. Boniface 140; C. Swinkunas 140; I. Andrews 129; J. Piper 124. , Saturday Majors Boys High Gamn aad Serin - S Parish 254-627; C. Sanborn 245614; B. Hammond 202-547. Boys Good Gamn — B. Bowman 215; D. Varney 198; C. Bowman 185; K. Burton 174; D. Salazar 169; K. Hammond 165. Girt, High Game rad Serin - W Miller 108-289; T. Morgan 95-276. Giris Goad Gamn - L. Jacobs 92. Thursday Angels Rad Dog-ettes 28-12; Styles-R-Us 2614. Melcher-T 25-15; MUl's Landing 23-17; Out­ board Inn 22-18: Napa Giris 21-19: Nashville Chiro. 19-21; Melaleuca Inc. 18-22; Edward D. Jones 18-22; Hastings Bowl 1624; River­ side Cemetery 13-27; AAI Bunny Bunch 11-29. Goad Gamn A Serin — D. Feldkamp 175476; P. VanOosI 159401; K. Kuhlman 199-562; C. McGinn 135-385; J. Lewis 189-508; S. Dunn 189490; T. Daniels 184; L. Tilley 184; K. Leinaar 156403; L. Apsey 180; L. Kendall 189455; J. Wickham 164; B. Cuddahee 178-515: O. Bartimus 204-574; P. Wright 161;S. Bachcldcr 166451; D. Staines 188; B. Hayes 183489; B. Roush 178; L. Barnum 193; K. Farr 161; A. Chaffee 137; S. Greenfield 204: T. Loftus 206500; K. Covey 170; L. Watson 183481; P. Fisher 208-525; S. Varney 168; M. Eaton 176: W. Barker 187; N. Taylor 154; P. Arends 190-504; B. Moody 237622; O. Greenfield 155; C. Hurless 144408. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 6, 1997 — Page 13 Wrestling season concludes with State Invidual Finals Twenty wre'tiers from the five area high schools have qualified for this weekend's State individual tournaments in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Nine mats men from Hastings and Lakewood will lake part in the Division II championship on Friday and Saturday at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Arena, while eleven wrestlers from Delton. Middleville and Maple Valley arc scheduled lo pan in the Division HI finals at Western Michigan University's University Arena. Here is a list of the area participants, the weight classes they participate in and their places at the regional tournaments held on ftb 22 March 7-8 At Kellogg Arena Hastings (4): Jamie James. 189. first place; Tim Easey. 189. third place; Bill Blair. 160. fourth place. Kevin Morgan. 171. fourth place Lakewood (5): Jeremy Casarez. . 130. first place; Jason Curtis. 152. first place; Nick Boucher. 112. second place; Mike Hanna. 189. third place; Gabc Steward. 215. fourth place • Morgan is 30-6 and James 30-4 for the Saxon grapplcrs. Boucher won lhe 103pound weight class last year and will he attempting to accomplish back-to-back Stale titles at 112 this year. LakewtxxJ qualified a school record five wrestlers lor the Division II finals. Steve Lehman. 215. first place; Evan Space. 112. second place. Spencer Romph. 145. second place; Miso Glavan. 215. second place; Kyle Brower. 103. third place Maple Valley: Pat Lowe. 135. first place; Mike Egan. 112. third place • Joe Daniels enters the State tournament with a 39-1 record. Middleville has seven wrestlers in the n.div idual finals, two more than its State championship team a season ago LIONS, continued page 12 At University Arena Delton (2): Robert Isom, 140. second place; Joe Daniels. 130. second place. Middleville (7): Luke Middleton. 160. first place; Ron Haynes. 171. first place; Maple Valley 78 St. Philip 66 Three players scored in double digits for the victorious Lions: Cody Page. Mike Heyboer and Scott Spitzer. Page led the squad with 16 points, including four 3-pointers. Mike Heyboer tallied 13 points and Spitzer added 13 points. YMCA-Hsatiagx Yrrark Covwcii'i Wlatar *<wi > VaAtyball Ua(et FImI Staadtagi Marell 3. 1997 A tip for the team... W/L ICS.......................................................................49-5 McConnell's Drill Teem........................... 41-13 Ray James Electric....................................... 31-23 Tide Office..................................................... 30-21 Tope and Gilbert/PLC................................ 28-26 Backe Construction....................................... 26-28 MainStreet Savinp Bank............................21-33 Ranger Tool and Die.................................... 17-37 Benner Logging and McDonald's............ 15-39 Goodenough Goodies...................................12-42 Lakewood s Jennifer Nielsen (10) is airborne as teammates Pearl Ward (11). Addi Radcliff (9) and Hastings' Anne Burghdoff (11) look on during last Saturday’s district volleyball tournament. This Saturday, Lakewood will take pah in the Class B regional tournament at Hamilton. Action begins at 10 a.m. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) YMCA NEWS AdnM Coed Volleyball SUndiags W/L Bennett Industries............................................31-2 Hastings Saxons............................................... 25-5 Digit................................................................. 18-12 lennock Hospital...........................................16-14 Flexfab.............................................................. 16-14 Hastings Mfg...................................................13-17 Burkey Sales A Service................................ 4-29 AU Set................................................................ 0-30 YMCA Youth Council's Metts Basketball BMfasar W-L Uasoa Bank......................................................6-2 Ritchies Koffee Shop. Terry’s.............................. Hastings Drill Team...... Grandma’s Green Tree. B Minor — Rnchies Koffce Shop 48 vs. Grandmas Green Tree 54; Drill Team 48 vs. Terry Basketball 41; Drill Team 40 vs. Terry Basketball 53; Ritchies Koffee Shop 39 vs. Grandma Green Tree 46; Ritchies Koffee Mainstreet Savings. Bosleys 51; Mainstreet Savings Bank 59 VS’ Cappon/Wehoo 54; Fetetson/Brown 58 vs. Heatings Merchants Jamie James not only won at regionals, but has been one Saxon wrestler who has enjoyed many winning moments during the season. NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING ON ME MOUL AMMMTNU FOtIW WtfflM Saxon Football Camp to start on June 16 Hastings High School is offering a football camp this summer from June 16-19 for seventh seventh-twelve graders. Campers will learn the basics of the Saxon offense and defense as well as punting and kicking skills. The camp is a teaching/lcchniquc camp and not a conditioning camp. The cost for the camp is $35 ($60 per family) and will meet from 9 a m -noon on Monday through Thursday. Athletes are to meet at lhe high school fieldhouse promptly at 9 a m. Each athlete should be dressed in workout clothes and football shoes are recommended. USA Volleyball starts search for coaches, players The USA Volleyball Center of Grand Rapids has named Rod Wilde as its new head coach for the USA Volleyball and Junior Olympic programs that begin on March 10. Wilde is a former assistant coach for the USA Men's National Volleyball team. The USA Volleyball Center's AAU Junior Olympic program. Stars & Slopes Junior Volleyball Club, will provide Midwest players the opponuni'y to compete in four age divisions: 18-and-under. 16-and-under. 14-dhd-under and 12-and-undcr. Tryout dates are 18-and-undcr March 13. 16-and-under March 18. 14-and-under March 17 and 12and-under March 17. The Center will be holding a mandatory player and parent meeting March 10 for those interested in playing for the Stars & Stripes Volleyball Club The volleyball club is also accepting applications from those interested in coaching a Stars & Slopes team. Each coach will receive IMPACT certification, a training process offered through USA Volleyball (the national governing body for the sport of volleyball) and the Ameocan Volleyball Coaches Association. IMPACT certification is designed for volleyball coaches of all levels and is mandatory for anyone wishing to coach a junior team. If there arc any further questions, contact the Center at (616) 224-5544 STRAND CMAE1W NMM TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS For registration forms or additional information, contact Hastings' varsity football Jeff Keller at 948-9448 or lhe Hastings High School al 948-4409. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP MEETING CHANGE The regular March meeting of the Baltimore Township Board has been changed from Tuesday, March 11 to Tuesday, March 18, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. There will also be a closed session from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. to discuss lhe asses­ sors' contract, at the request of the asses­ sor. Tracy Mitchell Baltimore Township Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE of BOARD of REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on March 4, 1997, in the office of the Supervisor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings to organize and review the Assessment Roll. PUBLIC MEETING to hear Assessment APPEALS will be held at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Road, Hastings on: HALL, 2461 Heath March 10,1007 MX) AM to Noon • 1:00 PM to 4.-00 PM March 11,1997 MX) AM to Noon • 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet Tuesday. March 4, 1997 at the Township Hall. 13555 Bedford Road to organize and review the Assessment Roll. Public meeting to hear Assessment Appeals win be held as follows: March 10,1M7 9 a.m. to Noon • 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 pjn. March 11,1097 9 a.m. to Noon -1:30 p.m. to 4:30 pan. Appointments are necessary. Protest by letter will be accepted unfit March 11.1997. For appointment, please call Barbara Earl at 721- B443 Class Agriculture Commercial Industrial . . Residential Ratio .41.80 .51.66 .42.17 .48.34 Muktotier 1.0343 0.9679 1.1857 1.0343 Barbara Earl. Supervisor Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS A FACTORS FOR 1996 CLASS RATIO Agriculture......................... 45.71 % MULTIPLIER 1.0939 Commercial........................48.70% 1.0267 Industrial.............................. 50.00% 1.0000 Residential..........................45.28% 1.1042 Developmental...................... -0Personal......................................-0- The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. If you have purchased property it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have improved your property such as additions, new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect In the value of your property. Upon request of any person who Is asses­ sed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment ot such property as will, in their judgment, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. Robert M. Edwards, Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Health Road Hastings, Ml 49058-9725 (618) 048-2104 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township will conduct a pgbilc hearing al the Township Hall at 2461 Meath Road on March 12. 1W7 at 7:15 p m. to consider the proposed Spacial Aaaessment Roil prepared by the Township Supervisor pursuant to. the direction ot the Township Board, concerning the Street Lighting Special Aeseeament District previously created PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Street Lighting Special Asseaament District within which the cost of street lighting is proposed to be assessed includes the following: PLAT OF THORNAPPLE VALLEY PINES LOTS 1-17 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the total amount proposed to be specially assessed within the entire Street Lighting Special Asaeaagsent District for the cNender year 1W7 la 2.1M.00 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Proposed tho office of the Township Cleric at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan during regular business hours. At tho public hearing, the Township Board will review said Proposed Special Assessment Roll and any com­ ments or objections thereto which might bo made or filed with said Board at or prior to the time of said public against benofltted property. Appearance and protest at this public hearing Is required In order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to tho State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party In Interest or his or her agent may appear In person at bo permitted to file his or hor appearance or protect by letter received at or before the public hearing, and If such a letter Is filed then tho personal appearance of tho person protesting Is not required. In future years, the Township Board proposes to redetermine the amount to be specially assessed for street lighting purposes in tho district at tho August mooting of tho Township Board without further mailed notice. Notice of tho public hearing meeting will be published each year However. If an increase In tho total mated annual increase by more than 10"%. notice of the redeterm I nation hearing will be mailed to property owners. (The estimated annual Increase Is the annual Increase In the coat of living Index as shown In the Consumers Price index of the U.S Department of Labor, for "ail Items" for urban consumers ) property who protests In person or in writing ot this hearing as set forth above may file a written appeal of tho special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after tho confirmation of tho Special Assessment Roll. All interested persona are invited to be present at tho aforesaid time and place to submit comments concern­ ing any of tho foregoing, or to protest the proposed Special Assessment Roll and/or Special Assessment Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as Bigners for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material be'ng considered at the hearing, to individuals with diaatulltles at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Cleric at the address or telephone number listed below. Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath hoed �Page u The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 6, 1997 NOTICE Please Support The Barry County HHS Band, choir students win awards UNITED WAY! The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will accept applications from citizens to serve on the Mental Health Board until 5:00 p.m. on March 17, 1997. Applications can be obtained at the office of the County Administrator, 3rd floor. Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. PUBLIC NOTICE • HOPE TOWNSHIP • Board of Review The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held In the office of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on March 4,1987 at 6 p.m. Protest to the Board ol Review by you or your agent Is necessary to protect your right to further appeal to the Michigan State Tax Tribunal. The Township Board has passed a resolution that property owners may protest by letter If unable to appear In person. Public meetings to hoar appeals ot the 1997 assessment or taxable value will bo held at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. Wall Lake Road (M-43) on lhe Choir students receiving first division ratings at the Feb. 15 Vocal Music Association Solo and Ensemble Festival in Jenison were (front row. from left) Dana Hill. Megan Schirmer, Colleen Woods, (back row, from left) Amy Robbe, Adam Schultz. Tony Bowme. Nick Fefdpausch and James Ramirez. following dates: March 10 • 9 a.m. to noon & 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday) March 11-1 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Tuesday) and any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1997 Assessment Roll. Tho 1997 Assessment Ratios and Factors as determined by the Barry County Equalization Department are as follows: ___ Boffo Factor 101 Agricultural 4620% 1.0623 201 Comwareial80410% 1.0000 401 ftoaWMM46.72% 14*702 Personal Property404)0% 1.0000 The above ratios are based on the entire class; Individual assessment Increases or decreases will vary. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids for services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered al the hearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days prior notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address above or phoning (618)948-2464. Patricia Albert SupervieorfAsseeaor Hope Towne*ip Band students receiving first division ratings at the Feb. 1 District Solo and Ensemble Festival at East Kentwood High School included (front row, from left) Toni Myers. Leslie Ockerman, Heather Rose, Melissa Lancaster, (back row. from left) Josh Doe, Nathan Wintry. Brandon Eddy, Ryan Leslie and Luke Cox. COMBINED NOTICE NOTICE TO THE PUBUC Of NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF REGUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS Date Published: March 6.1997 Village of Middleville 100 E. Main St. Middleville. Ml 493330069 PH: (616) 795-3385 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS: On or about March 24,1997, the above-named Village will request the State of Michigan to release Federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L 93-383) for the "Eagle Drive Industrial Access & Growth Project” - a project to pave Eagle Drive and extend village utilities and related infrastructures therein to accommodate proposed new production and office facilities of PureFlex, Inc. at an estimated cost ot (232,000 for public Infrastructures and an estimated additional $1,200,000 private Invest­ ment in the proposed Pureflex facilities. rinding 01 fro oBgmncGni impact t has been determined that such request for release of funds will not constitute an action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment and accordingly the above-named Village has decided not to xepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1989 (P.L 91-190). The reason for such decision not to prepare an EIS is that there are no known or suspected significant Band students receiving first division ratings at festival included (front row, from left) Doug Sarver, Becky Carr, Jeremiah Johnson, Josh Hill. Beau Mason and Jason Laux. Malanee Tossava, Ben James, (back row, from left) environmental Impacts from this project. An Environmental Review Record respecting the proposed project has been made by the above-named Village which documents the environmental review of the project and more fully sets forth the reasons why an EIS Is not required. The Environmental Review Record Is on file at the above address and Is available lor pdblic examination and copying upon request between the hours of 9 00 am. and 5 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No further environmental review of such project Is proposed to be conducted prior to the request for release ot Federal funds. rlnXFG UQIWnwfll* Fnwing All Interested agencies, groups and persons disagreeing with this decision are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the Village to the Office of the Village Manager at the above address on or before March 21, 1997. All such comments so received will be considered and the Village will not request the release of Federal funds or take any administrative action on the proposed project prior to the date specified in the preceding sentence. Hetoaseol Funds The Village of Middleville will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds from the State of Michigan under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. The Village of Middleville Is certifying to the State of Michigan that the Village of Middleville, and its Chief Administrative Officer, David Arklng, in his official capacity as Band students receiving second division ratings at festival included (front row, from left) Joe Martin. Scott Sawyer. Darcie Bolo, Jessica Huss, (back row. from left) Mike Sheehan, Jason Laux, Sarah Roush, David Parker, Nelson Braendle, Elizabeth Benedict and Emily Pierce. Village Manager consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts If an action Is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental reviews, decision-making and action; and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon Its approval the Village of Middleville may use the Block Grant funds and the State will have satisfied its responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 OBJECTIONS TO STATE RELEASE OF FUNDS The State of Michigan will accept an objection to its approval only If it is on one of the following bases: (a) that the certification was not in tact executed by the certifying officer or other officer of applicant approved by the State ol Michigan; or (b) that applicant's environmental review record for the project indicated omission of 3 required decision finding or step applicable to the project in the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted to the State of Michigan, Michigan Jobs Commission. Community Development Services. P.O. Box 30225, Lansing. Ml 48909 Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the State. No objection received atter April 8.1997 will be considered by the State. H. David Arklng, Village Manager Village of Middleville 100 E. Main St Middleville, Ml 493334*069 Band and choir students receiving second division ratings at festivals included (front row. from left) Heather Rose. Leslie Ockerman. Amy Archambeau, Amanda Miller. Toni Myers. Katie Cook, Brooke Norris, (back row. from left) Caleb Botthouse. Lindsey Karas. Beau Mason, Jeff Arnett, Jordon Brehm, Jon Styf and Peter Lewis. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 6, 1997 — Page 15 SURVEY, continued from page 1 Play cast members busy rehearsing With the presentation of the play "You Can't Take II With You" only two weeks •way. members of the cast arc rehearsing hard for opening night * The play is being presented by the Hastings High School Drama Club It will be held in the Hastings High School lecture hall al 8 p.m. March 21 and 22. Tickets —$4 for adults and $3 for students and se­ nior citizens — are available al the door or from cast members ; The play, written by Moss Hart and George S Kaufman, is a romantic comedy about the Sycamore family, whose unortho­ dox lifestyle dunng (he 1930s conflicts with the sluffy-socialitc Kirby family, whose son. Anthony, intends to marry Alice Sycamore The show is directed by MaryMartha Mclendy. with student directors Renee Bell and Lesley Thornton. Scott Hartman, a the­ atre student al WMU. is acting as technical director, commuting to Hastings on week­ ends to help build the play's set and design Rehearsing for the high school play "You Can't Take It With You’ are cast members (from left) Seth Doe. Ben James. Jennifer Ogden. Vic Lewis and Becky Shorkey. Sloan. Ben James. Sarah LaJoye. Teague O' Mara. Nick Feldpausch. Julia Reges. Zakh Holston. Matt Barnum. Seth Doe. Jennifer Ogden, Lindsey Karas. Peter Lewis. Jennifer Lewis. Josh Doe. and Lucas Holston. the lighting and special effects for the pro­ duction. Hastings student Bethany Arnett will operate lhe lights lor the production. Cast members include Victor Lewis. Rebecca Shorkey. Carley Case. Jeremy accompanied survey results. Chamber Execu­ tive Director Dixie Stadcl-Manshum said that "it is our hope this analysis will pro­ mote continued dialogue and the develop­ ment of effective strategics to deal with iden­ tified issues." Stadcl-Manshum told the employers that the next step after conducting the survey is to determine what resources arc currently available in the county to teach the type of skills employers said they require or desire. What resources arc not currently available also needs to be determined, she said. Employers were asked if they wished lo “help develop Barry County's workforce" by contributing technical assistance, training fa­ cilities and/or equipment, financial assis­ tance. staff assistance with conducting the survey of education and training resources, staff assistance with developing curriculums in the schools that align with workforce needs, or assistance in developing appren­ ticeships. The ultimate goal of the chamber and other individuals and groups involved in the survey project is to help more Barry County high school graduates obtain jobs in the county. Mohler said the higher level of skills being required by local employers has led many to go outside of the county to hire people, because entry-level job candidates within the county have not had the necessary job skills. The skills survey was needed. Mohler said, so vocational training and education devel­ oped in lhe future could focus on teaching those skills most desired and/or required by county employers. Once it is determined what training and education resources already exist and what re­ sources need to be developed, then various entities such as area schools, Kellogg Community College, the Burry Intermediate School District, the Michigan Career Tech­ nical Institute, lhe Michigan Jobs Commis­ sion. other job training facilities or consor­ tiums. and area businesses can work together to provide skills training that matches skills needed by employers. CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 302 AN ORDNANCE TO AMEND J8.150, OF DIVISION 4, OF ARTICLE M, OF CHAPTER «, OF THE HASTINGS COOE OF 1970, AS AMENDED, TO PROVIDE FOR A EXCEPTIONS, REPORTS, POWERS OF DIREC­ TOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES, NOTICES AND REMEDES. THE CITY OF HASTWGS ORDAM: SECDQfLL SectionS.150,0<Divtoinri4, of ArticS»R.of Chaplarti, of Tha Heatings Cod* of 1970, as amended, b hereby amended to read as Mows: Sec-LlWComeatorwebulred: Excaptiona; Report*; Power*Of Directorof Pub* (a) I____________ Joyce A. Moon___________ shaft. subject to the exceptions set forth in subsection (b). ba contracted to any available sanitary sawer within on* huidred asgffrty (180) days after putdeadon by the City ol (hi* Arbela (Ordinance No. 302] and a legal noIto* of mrelabaty ol a sanitary sawer in a newspaper ol general ctrcutabon In Ifta Qty. Forpupoaaaof this section, a sanitary sewer shell be considered to be avaUrie ehan 11* DELTON - Mrs. Joyce A. Moore, sac 52, of Delton passed iway Mirth 3, 1997 u her home, Mn. Moore wu horn on October 23,1944 in Bittle Creek, the daughter of Mu and Viola (Brenner) Woodin. She married Jack Moore in October of 1961. She wu employed for 18 years st Eckrich in Kalamazoo and retired in 1995. Mn. Moore loved flowers, bird watching, especially the humming birds and wu current­ ly enjoying the couples new home in Lewiston. Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband, Jack; her parents. Mu and Viola Woodin of Battle Creek; two daughters, Leslie and Dave Bolton of Crooked Lake-Delton, Sheri Moore, at home; three grandchildren, Jessica, David, Tyler and one sister, Nancy Feten of Crooked Lake-Delton. Funeral aervieaa will ba held IL-00 IB Thursday, March 6, 199? at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial took place follow at Cedar Creek Cemetery. | Marti Lantinga located in a right-of-way, easement, highway, street or public way which own, enjoins or shuts upon the property and the sanitary sewer pasees not more (tan two hundred (200) feel at the nearest point from the structure in which tie sewage originales. For purposes ol this section, the phrase "structure In which sewage original**' shall mean a budding in which toitol. Hkhan, laundry, bating or otoer fadMies that generate sewage or industrial waste* are used or are avalaUe tor use for a (b) (1) Academy. She previously worked for the Hope College Department of Safety. Theresa VanDorpe. 24. is a Charlotte High School graduate. She received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Grand Valley State University and is a 1994 graduate of the Grand Valley State Univer­ sity Police Academy She previously worked for the Nashville Police Department. Christopher Yonkers. 31. is a ThomappleKcllogg High School graduate and a United Stales Army veteran He received his bache­ lor's degree in criminal justice from Grand Valley State University and is a 1996 gradu­ ate of the Grand Valley State University Po­ lice Academy. He previously worked as a re­ serve officer for the Hastings Police Depart­ ment. Any pre-existing structure in which sewags originate* within tie City, or lying outside the limits oi tte City where a wastewater service agreement exists, which ha* a tufty tuncbonal septic system subject to subsection (c) of this section, shaft not be required to conned to any available sanitary sewer which discharge* to lhe City sanitary sewer collection system unbl such time a* to* septic system tala or cannot function appropriately, or unbl such structure or property experience* a significant change In the intensity of use. y- (2) Any pre-existing structure in which sewage originate* wfthin lhe dfy, which ha* a lufty functional septic system, which la conveyed or tranaierred to any individual, paitoership, co-p*rtn*nhip. Inn, company, corporation, association, joint dock company, bud. estate, or any other lagd entity, or Mr legal representatives, agent* or assigns, shaft not b* requred to Ellen Marie Coppock| DELTON - Ellen Marie (Buck) Coppock, age 94, of Delton, passed sway, Friday, Febru­ ary 28, 1997 al home u a result of cancer. Mrs. Coppock wu bora April 20, 1902 in Cheboygan (Aloha). She attended Battle Creek Sanitarium School of Nursing, 1928. She wu married to Loren Delbert Coppock oo March 5, 1934. Mn. Cappock's occupation wu a registered nurse a. Battle Creek Sanitarium Hospital and retired from Walker Memorial Hospital, Avon Park, Florida. Her bobbies incIuded knirung and crochet­ ing to share with others, helping other people a nd u p to I ear lhe time of death she did person­ al nursing care for others aad did volunteer work for area nursing homes and the VA Hospital. She wu a member of Urbandale SeventhDay Adventist Church (SDA) and a charter member of the Deitoo SDA Church. Mn. Coppock volunteered for VA Hospital and various area nursing homes including Tendetcare of HasLings, Bittle Creek Sanitar­ ium alumni, Mill Lake and Lucky Star 4-H Clubs (while children were involved). She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren; one grandson, Robert Craig Coppeck; parents and three brothers. Mn. Cappock is survived by two sons, Albert (Betty) Coppock of Canton, Ohio and Dr. Robert (Marion) Coppock of Vegreville, Alberta, Canada; one daughter, Ellen Marie (Norman) Curtis of Delton; one daughter-in­ law, Carol (Bill) Middendorp of Hendersonvil­ le, North Carolina; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Memorial service will be held March 6,1997 at 7:00 p.m. at Urbandale Seventh-Day Adven­ tist Church, 20440 N. Bedford Rd., Battle Creek. Pastor Lany Yeagley officiating. Burial look place at East Hickory Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Urbandale Seventh-day Adventist Church Pathfinder Cub, 20400 N. Bedford Rd., Battle Creek, Ml 49017 or Barry County Hospice, Hastings. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. household, commercial, industrial or other purpose*. Exception*. Theresa VanDorpe Sheriff’s Department announces new deputies The Barry County Sheriffs Department has announced the hiring of four new deputies. The new deputies arc undergoing training with other deputies specially trained •s "field training officers." Robert Fueri. 32. is a Hastings High School graduate. He received his associate degree in criminal justice from Kellogg Community College and graduated from the Kalamazoo Community College Police Academy in 1985. He previously worked as • part-time officer for the Barry Township ■Police Department j- Marti Lantinga. 23. is a Grandville High School graduate She received her bachelor's Kegrec in criminal justice from Grand Valley State University and is a 1996 graduate of Ithe Grand Valley State University Police Aoqukomnto. Any structure in which sewage originates wfthin toe Cfty or lying outside the limits ol the City where a wastewater service agreement exists, conned to any avaiabto sanitary sawer urttt such time a* tha structure or property experiences a slgnMcant change In th* intensity ot ue*. (c (d) Report*. The owner of any pre-existing structure In which sewags origjnato* within the City, which has a Mfy functional septic system, shal. a*tin ninety (90) days after receiving notice of any available sanitary sewer, or wfttei ninety (90) days after a conveyance or transfer of a pre-exiding structure, submit a report from the Berry-Eaton District Heath Department to lhe Director of Put* Services, ndtoabng the condition of the existing sepbc system. Powers of Dnctor of Pttfk Soniooo. The Director of Put* Service* is empowered to oversee the implementation ol this section, and to: (1) mvesngaie compass* or violations or tn* section, ano matrsam a record or toe investigations, complaints and observations; (2) Issue notices of violation requiring comptiance with tots section; (3) Make recommendations to toe City lor amendments to toi* sadion a* required, or a* necessary; (4) Encourage vokrtaiy cooperation with this section. (a) NUtoa*. Whenever toe Director of Put* Service* detormtne* M a sanitary sewer is available lor any new or pre-ending structure, or datamtinaa that a potential violalion of tti* section has or I* occurring, toe Director oi Pubic Service* may serve upon the IndMduai, partnership, co-partnership, inn, company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust estate, lagd entity, or their legal representatives, agents or assigns, a writton notice staling toe avaiiabifty of a sanitary sewer or th* nature oi to* rioiation and prorids tor a reasonable time limit lor correction ol any rioiabon. (f) Aaasadtiaa II the Director of Pubic Services detomtino* toat toe structure In which sewage or industrial wastes originates has nd been connected to on available sanitary sewer within said one hundred eitffty (180) day period and does not tail within the exceptions set forth subparagraph (b). toan to* Cfty shal require lhe connection be mode In accordance with Section 12754 of Ad 388 of the Public Adsol 1978, u amended, ettich provida* M to* City may bring an action for a mandatory injunction or order toe appiicebie court ol jurisdiction to compel toe immediate connection ol subject premise* to too system. In said proceeding, toe City shal have toe rights and remedies prorided In said Section 12754, as wet as rights and remedies prorided by this article. SECTION II. If any article, section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by eny court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not ailed the validity of toe remaining portions ot tola ordinance. SECTION B, This ordinance shal become effective upon its adoption and publication as provided by the City Charier. Moved by May and supported by White, that the above ordinance should be adopted as read. YEAS NAYS ABSENT She was ‘saved by the belt’ Acting Michigan State Police post commander Sgt. Michael Haskamp presents a "Saved By the Belt Club" certificate to Hastings native Marjorie Scobey. She also received a license plate to put on lhe front of her car and key chain. Scobey was involved in an Aug. 1995 accident that occured when a dog ran in front of her causing her car to slide down an embankment and overturn. 7 0 2 I, Everil Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 24th day of February. 1997. Everil Manshum. City Clerk �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 6, 1997 Two men sentenced in Maple Grove robbery by Jason Carr Staff Writer Two Charlotte men were sentenced lo prison on charges of armed rubbery stem­ ming from the break-in Dec. 9 of the Laurel Manor Adult Foster Care home in Maple Grove Township. * Tomas E Parsons. 20. and Michael J. Dupree. 18. were sentenced tn Barry Coun­ ty's Fifth Circuit Court before Circuit Judge lhe case was "particularly senseless" given Dupree's lack of a prior record He sentenced Dupree to six to 15 years in prison, with credit for 74 days served. In comments before lhe court. Crowley said a plea agreement with Parson* required him to recommend a minimum sentence ol five to 15 years in prison "I submit that of the three defendants. Mr. Parsons was the leader based on his age and prior criminal history." he said In noting that Parsons was on youthful offender status for a prior offense he said. "This defendant has had at least two years of opportunity for James Fisher. The two men and their co-conspirator. Christopher Cummings who pleaded guilty in Circuit Court Feb. 13 lo armed robbery, came into the foster care home armed with shotguns and wearing black ski masks. They bound and gagged the owner of lhe home, the cook and a visiting neighborhood teen and took about $1,500 belonging to resi­ dents. In comments to the court. Prosecutor Dale Crowley said a plea agreement with Dupree required him lo recommend a minimum sen­ tence of five to ten years in prison. He said the owner of the home was more interested reformation. What Mr. Parsons has proved is he is a danger to society and should be locked up at this time." He recommended a prison term with a minimum of 10 years to a maximum of 25 years in prison. Parsons' attorney. David Dimmers, re­ minded the court Parsons' grandparents had sent a letter pointing out Parson had exhib­ ited bad behavior, demonstrated poor judg­ ment and immaturity. "He is repentant, he knows how foolish this was. He is very apologetic lo lhe per­ sons who suffered from his actions." said Dimmers. In imposing sentence. Fisher said “I repeat what I said to Mr. Dupree. I really think you have the potential to rehabilitate yourself." He said he was taking into account the na­ ture of the offense, and Parsons' prior contact with the legal system." from which Mr. Par­ sons apparently learned nothing." as well as his age and potential for rehabilitation. He sentenced Parsons to eight lo 15 years in prison, with credit for 74 days served. Sentencing for Cummings is scheduled for March 6. in rehabilitation than retribution. He said when the three suspects were ar­ rested. they had several shotguns which "ap­ peared they were about lo begin a course of armed robbery." Dupree's attorney. Frank Hillary, said his client admits his actions were "horrendous " He said Dupree had no prior record "There's no way for me the tell the court what made him do this. There's no way for him to tell lhe court what made him do this." said Hillary. In imposing sentence. Fisher said. "It cer­ tainly is an unhappy day for me to see a 18ycar old person with no prior record come ■before me for something like this." He added Two killed in Assyria Township accident westbound lane, he struck the side of Lydy's vehicle and swerved head-on into Finley's Two people were killed in a Feb. 28 accident on Tasker Road one-tenth of a mile west of Guy Road in Assyria Township. Troopers from lhe Michigan State Police post in Hastings said Bert W. Goodman II. 24. of Bellevue, was westbound on Tasker Road when he attempted lo pass a vehicle driven by Luanda M. Lydy. 31, of Hastings. Troopers said Gcxxlman ran out of room due to an approaching castbound vehicle driven by Leo F. Finley. 19. of Olivet. When Goodman tried to get back into the COURT N€UUS: A 17-year-old from Hastings had his youthful offender status revoked after he pleaded guilty to violating his probation by being tardy to school, possessing tobacco on school property and consuming marijuana. Richard R Collazo, of 312 W Mill St., also was sentenced to jail lime. He and three juveniles had been charged with destruction of property at the Hastings Band Boosters concession stand al Johnson Field and at Tyden Park. Collazo had pleaded guilty to ma­ licious destruction of personal property over $100. malicious destruction of trees, shrubs, crops or grass and breaking and entering a building with intent to commit larceny. Prosecutor Dale Crowley recommended lhe court revoke youthful trainee status and ex­ pend his probation lo five years from the original sentence of three years. Crowley also asked the court to sentence Collazo to an additional eight months jail and revoke his release from jail to attend school. Collazo's attorney, David Gilbert, said he agreed with everything Crowley said except revocation of school release. He added he fell six months in jail was a more appropriate sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Gilbert he agreed Collazo should finish his high school education, but his earned credits place him al the tenth grade level. "I’m going lo give you another chance." Fisher told Collazo "but I'm not going to give the same opportunities you had last lime, because you proved lo me 1 couldn't trust you He said Collazo was back before him less than two months after his first sen­ tencing, "because you decided you didn't want to be in class. You'd rather be at Sweczy's Pond smoking pot." Fisher revoked Collazo's youthful trainee status and entered his guilty pleas into the record. He continued Collazo s terms of pro­ bation. extended lhe term to five years and ordered him to pay a monthly probation oversight fee. Collazo also was ordered lo serve eight months in jail, with credit for 73 days served. In other Circuit Court business Thursday: I WILL BE RESPONSIBLE for my own debts. Robert W. Moss, 109 Woods Trail. Delton. Ml 49046.__________________ II. Il BABYSITTER NEEDED: in my home, 2 days after school and every other Saturday. 616-945 9246________________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person. no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St.. Freeport, Ml EOE INCOME ADVANCE RECOGNITION. 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Police were assisted by units from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings. Domestic violence arrest made RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man is scheduled for a March 6 hearing after he was arrested Feb. 23 by Barry County Sheriffs deputies for domestic violence. Deputies said when they arrived, lhe victim had a cut on a finger on her right hand. They said she told them Gregory J. Brochue, 43, had come home drunk and tried lo force his way into the trailer they share. After he forced open the door, he grabbed her and threw her to the ground, she told deputies. Deputies said they found Brochue hiding behind the trailer and described him as intoxicated, but cooperative. Brochue told deputies as he was kicking lhe door of the trailer, the victim threw a pot of beans at him and hit him with a broomstick when he tried to get in. Man held in domestic violence Community Hospital. Troopers said alcohol was a factor in the cense. pushed her lo lhe floor. Deputies said when they questioned Fassett, he told them he and lhe victim have been fighting a lot recently. He also said he never touched the victim and told deputies be didn't • Timothy J. Lima, 34, of Grand Rapids appeared for a hearing on a motion for dis­ il - POLIC€ B€RT: HOPE TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for a March 12 pre-trial conference after Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested him Feb. 19 ABANDONED FACTORY REPO'S wrong color, oo huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for wstobed, 1st time home buyers program available, win relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. / • Shane T. Towne, 21, of Wayland, was scheduled for an April 3 sentencing after he pleaded guilty lo violating his probation by using marijuana. He had been sentenced to three years probation for obstructing police at a Gun Lake party in the summer of 1995. vehicle. Goodman and Finley were pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital, while Lydy was not injured. A passenger in Finley’s vehicle. Kasey C. Brown. 15. of Bellevue, was treated for injuries at Battle Creek accident. M personnel. Fisher ordered prosecutors to run a LEIN search on witnesses and to provide Haehnel with the names of offenses and dates of con­ victions. Lima was scheduled for a three-day trial beginning last Monday. He was accused of two counts of armed rubbery, one count of first degree home invasion, three counts of possessing a firearm during lhe commission of a felony and of being a fourth time habit­ ual offender for an offense in February 1996 in Orangeville Township. • Michael A. Plaal, 28, of 1330 N. Patter­ son, Middleville, was scheduled for an April 14 trial in two cases. He is accused in one case of driving with a suspended or revoked license and in a second case with third offense drunk driving, fleeing a police officer and driving with a suspended or revoked li­ covery of evidence. Lima's attorney. Freeman Haehnel, wanted prosecutors to provide him with a criminal history of witnesses listed in the Law En­ forcement Information Network (LEIN). Crowley argued that federal and state ADOPTION Young, happily married couple looking for infant lo adopt Well provide loving, secure home and large extended family to this child. Confidential. Call anytime. Glenn and Lynn. 1-8OO-45O-435O_____________ statutes prohibited providing LEIN informa­ tion lo people other than law enforcement ANTIQUE SHOW AT THE BARRY COUNTY EXPO CENTER: MARCH ITII A 9TH TWO LARGE BUILD­ INGS, QUALITY ANTI* QL'ES. NORTH OF HAST­ INGS ON M-37. SATURDAY, 18AM-7PM; SUNDAY, 18AM-5PM; $2 ADMISSION. K. FOR RENT ONE MILE from Hastings city limits. 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The brief, prepared by their attorney Michael Wade, argues that the Middleville Police Department "failed to adequately train defendant Seifert, thus being deliberately in­ different to lhe rights of citizens such as plaintiff Douglas R. MacLeod." The MacLeod s suit stales that as a result of the alleged excessive force. Mr. MacLeod suffered injuries to his head, torso and a scratched eye. "all of which required medical attention; he sustained humiliation, embar­ rassment. mental and physical pam and suf­ fering and disfigurement." Kathleen MacLeod is said to have suffered a loss of consortium due lo Mr. MacLeod's * injuries and "suffered mental shock, suffering and pain as a witness lo lhe unlawful seizure under color of state law." The MacLcfcds arc asking for punitive damages, interest, costs, fees, actual attor­ neys fees, expert witness fees and "other remedies." Middleville Village Attorney Jeff Youngsma said he could not comment at this time, as he has not seen the suit and has not been served with papers Middleville Police Chief Louts Shoemaker said he had only seen the case yesterday (Wednesday) and would not comment as the case is still being litigated. PONTIAC 1969 GTO rebuilt 400cu.in. w/350 turbo. Ready to paint, $10,000; 1969 428cu.in. w/350 turbo $1,500; Admiral dryer. $50. Call 795-2614 Mon SaL (4) 12-VOLT FENNER FLUID POWER HYDRAUL­ IC UNITS. Self-contained. Like Monarch. $350 OBO. Call 616-945-9340. after 6:00pm. for domestic violence. Deputies said the victim told them Jeffery O. Fassett, 38, came home after going out drinking, argued with her and struck her in the back with his elbow as she laid on the bed. When she got up. he began throwing glasses filled with water at the wall and destroy other objects in the room She said when she attempted to stop him. he grabbed her and think it was against the law to destroy his own property. Guns taken in home break-M ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers are continuing their investigation of a break-in of a home in lhe 15000 block of N. East Ave. Troopers said they were met by the daughter of the homeowner Feb. 22 who said she and her brother lake turns checking the home for their parents who are out of state for the winter. She told them she had received a phone call from the neighbors, informing her something was wrong with one of the windows. Troopers said entry was gained by throwing a rock at the window and it appears the subjects left through the opening. Taken were electronic items, as well as several guns. The guns included revolvers, rifles and a Colt automatic handgun. Two youths held in cabin break-in HOPE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers apprehended two 16-year-old boys for a Feb. 24 break-in of a hunting cabin in the 6700 block of Maplewood Drive. Troopers said lhe property owner told them the cabin has been broken into several times and so he does not keep anything of great value in the cabin. When he checked the cabin a few days earlier, he found lhe window on the front garage door broken. When he checked the inside of the cabin, he found beer missing from the refrigerator, along with a few other items. The man said he suspected neighborhood kids as he has had problems in the past with people entering the cabin and taking beer from the refrigerator. When troopers contacted a neighborhood youth, he told them he and the other boy had broken in. with one going inside and the other receiving items through the broken window. Most of the items were recovered. The case has been turned over to the prosecutor's office. State Police investigating break-in JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a break-in of a home in the 3200 block of Strickland Road that was reported Feb. 20. Troopers said the victim told them she had gone out of town the previous day and when she returned home, she found the door had been broken. Troopers believe the burglars entered through an unlocked door lhai led into a breezeway attached to the home. They forced open the door to the house by kicking it or striking it with a blunt object, after which they entered the kitchen, family room and all bedrooms. The subjects took a number of electronic items and about 30 videocassettes. Calculator stolen from locker BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry Township Police report that a Delton-Kellogg student had a scientific calculator taken from her locker Feb. 26. Police said the locker was not forced open and the student told them it is the second such calculator she has had stolen this school year. The calculator was engraved with the student's name and was said to be worth $115. Richland man held on two charges HASTINGS — A 35-ycar old Richland man has been arraigned on a charge of first offense drunk driving, while a charge of possession of marijuana has been dismissed. Hastings City Police said they followed a vehicle driven by Clifford A. Penwell on E. Green Street to Broadway where he was traveling about 20 mph. Police initiated a traffic stop after they said he made an abrupt left turn onto Apple Street from lhe inside lane. When police questioned him. they said Penwell told them he wasn't familiar with Battle Creek and was looking for M-43 to Richland. When police informed him he was in Hastings, they said he appeared to become very confused. A preliminary breath test registered a .13 blood alcohol level. A .10 rating is considered lo be drunk driving. As officers were patting him down, they found a small brass pipe that smelled of burnt marijuana and a plastic bag containing a small amount of a green, leafy substance that field tested positive as marijuana. One injured in 2-vehide accident HASTINGS — A 16-year-old Hastings boy received minor injuries after he was involved in a two vehicle accident Feb. 25 at the intersection of W. Clinton Street and S. Broadway. Hastings City Police officers said Robert D. Green. 50, of Hastings, was eastbound on Clinton when he said a westbound vehicle driven by Joshua M. Ray. of Hastings, made a To learn how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1-800-CHILDREN left turn in front of him. Ray told police Green's vehicle had its turn signal on, so he turned south on S. Broadway, and was struck by Green's vehicle. Ray was treated at Pennock Hospital. He was cited for failing to yield the right of way. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-03-13.pdf 5b96a17170e42d191c4ace652f9e6f2c PDF Text Text Industrial Park work to begin Respect urged for gay rights See Page 2 See Page 3 VOLUME 144. NO. 10 Viking spikers in state semi finals See Page 10 THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1997 PRICE W School board filing deadline is April 7 People wishing run for area school board seats have until 4 p.m. Monday. April 7, to file nominating petitions. Twenty certified signatures of registered voters in the school district are required for candidates to appear on the June election bal­ lot. Candidates are urged to obtain extra sig­ natures on nominating petitions, in case some are found to be invalid. A new stale law requires anyone filing for school board on or after March 31 to provide proof of citizenship to school election offi­ cials. The state law takes effect March 31. so those filing before that date do not have to produce proof. A birth certificate, passport or naturalization papers can serve as proof. In school districts in Barry County, the only candidate declaring intention to run for a board seat thus far is the Rev. Stephen Wright, pastor of Pleasantview Family Church, who is running for a Hastings scat being vacated by Board Vice President Colin Cruttenden. Cruttenden's seal will be the only open position on the Hastings board in the June election. There is also only one scat up for grabs in the Thornapple-Kellogg school district, cur­ rently held by Trustee Wendy Romph. Romph has not filed for re-election yet. If she does, she will be seeking her third four- year term? In the Maple Valley school district, the seats currently held by Treasurer Andrea Montgomery and Trustees Allison Avery and Tim James will be up for grabs. None of these board members have yet indicated whether they will seek re-election. All three have spent a relatively short lime on the board. Montgomery' was appointed to the board April 25. 1996. Avery was appointed July 8. 1996. James was appointed July 22. 1996. In the Delton-Kellogg school district, the four-ycar terms of board President Paul Hughes and Secretary Sally Adams are expir­ ing this June. No one. including the in­ cumbents. have filed for the board in Delton. Both Hughes and Adams have been on the board since 1989, and both would be seeking their third board term if they decide to run again. In Lakewood, board members David Lind­ berg and Dennis Smith are up for re-election. They have not yet indicated they will run again, and no other candidates have filed for their seats. They have been on the board since 1993. v Bleacher creatures.. Hastings' basketball team played in front of a loud, enthusiastic home crowd Tuesday night in a Class B regional tournament game against DeWitt, but came up short in Its attempt for a victory, 59-54 in overtime. The championship game is scheduled for Friday at 7 p.m. For more information on the Saxons' attempt, see page 10 of today's Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Village votes light Pretending to marry Delton teacher Mike Kwasny (right) acted as pretend minister during mock wedding ceremonies at Detton High School Friday. He is pictured with (from left) Ben Skinner, Nikki Warner. Fred Oliveira and Mindy Cary. Warner's mother, Marie Warner, made the cake pictured at center. The cake was complete with a miniature working water fountain. For more on the event, see inside. by Jason Carr Staff Writer Turnout was light in Monday's village elections in Nashville and Lake Odessa that saw Steve May relumed to the Nashville council. Nashville clerk Cathy Lentz said 46 voters showed up at the polls, electing three Re­ publicans to the three seals available. By contrast, last year's election, featuring a strung write-in effort, had almost 300 voters. Incumbent council members Frank Dun­ ham and Dennis Mapes were returned with 31 and 27 voles, respectively. May received a total of 21 votes in replacing Michael feeVOTILMH Katie Riffey is chosen Miss Delton by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The 1997 Miss Delton grew up talking politics with her family and that interest has kindled an ambitious goal. Katie Riffey hopes to become the first woman to occupy the Oval Office. "My one true love is politics and I'm pur­ suing that through a law career, and I'm go­ ing to get into politics after that." Katie said. "I'll run for D.A. (district attorney) with a background in law and then further my political career from that, running for governor or Congress. The usual steps " In the meantime. 15-year-old Katie is go­ ing to enjoy her reign as Miss Delton. Katie, the daughter of Michael and An­ nette Riffey of Banfield Road, was selected for the Miss Delton title Friday night from a field of nine contestants who were judged at a pageant held at Delton Kellogg High School. Members of the new Miss Delton's court are Bnndy Stiles. 17. daughter of Dennis and Kim Stiles; Danielle Freeland. 16. daughter of Barb and Dennis Freeland; Nicole Glenn. 17. daughter of Bud and Cindy Glenn; and Andrea Rae Mendoza. 14. daughter of Mario and Glenda Mendoza. "I was quite surprised." Katie said of win­ ning the Miss Delton crown. "I don't know why. but I never really saw myself as a Miss anything before, but the idea of the service projects and being part of the com­ munity really made me want to do it." "I don’t know what to expect." Katie said. "I would like to see a program implemented to get more people my age. involved in the community because there are so many pro­ grams out there that already exist, but they need volunteers. I would like to see some sort of volunteer drive, perhaps. But. I would also like to see many hands-on volunteering such as going to the elementary and reading to the kids, working in food banks." Originally from Battle Creek. Katie moved to Delton with her family when she was in second grade. Now. she's a sophomore at Delton High with a 3.95 grade point average. Katie serves as her class representative on the Student Board and is a member of Pro­ ject Close-Up, a program for high school students to visit Washington D.C. and learn more about the legislative process. Katie is a Quiz Bowl team member, secre­ tary of the Barry County Youth Advisory Council, a recipient of last year’s Gull Lake Area Rotary Club Leadership and Service Award and a soprano in the Select Choir. She previously played varsity soccer and JV basketball. Enrolled in the Academically Talented Youth Program's Writing Skills II class at Kalamazoo College. Katie calls it " a very challenging course, but it is a great educa­ tional opportunity.** The writing skills classes "certainly helped me in preparing those speeches (for the Miss Delton con­ test)." During the first year of the Writing Skills class. Katie said she wrote a lot of essays. Katie Riffey (center) is the new Miss Delton. She is flanked by members of her court (from left) Brindy Stiles, Danielle Freeland. Nicole Glenn and Andrea Mendoza. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 13, 1997 News Briefs Hospice workshop reset for Saturday The rescheduled Barry Community Hospice workshop "Where Do I Go from Here" for people in transition is now set for 8: 30 am to 3:30 p.m. Sat­ urday. March 15. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Cost to attend the workshop is $10. which includes lunch Call to pre-register al 948-8452. Immunization clinics planned The Barn -Eaton District Health De­ partment will have immunization clin­ k s in the area this week and next. One clinic will be from 8:30 to II a in Saturday. March 15. at the Health Department. 110 W Center St. in Hast­ ings \not her will be held from 2 to 4 p in W ednesday. March 19. al the Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church, where future clinics will be on the third Wednesday afternoon of every month No appointments are necessary , but parents should bring their children's immunization records. Most immuniza­ tions arc free. I he clinic that normally would have been held April 19 in Hastings has been canceled. The Hastings Kiwanis Club will sponsor a clinic April 26. For more information, call 945-9516. Historical Society to meet March 20 The Barry County Histoneal Society will meet at 7 30 p.m Thursday. March 20. at the Thornapple Township Hall. 200 E. Main St.. Middleville. The program will be "Native Ameri­ cans. Their Lifestyles and Customs." presented by Patti. Joe and Spencer Robinson, who have taken part in liv­ ing history, black powder rendezvous to learn how mountain men and Native Americans lived in the 18th century. They also will show garments with beadwork that Patti makes. Historical Society programs arc open to the public. Christian group to be at Showcase Sojourn, a Christian musical group rum Kalamazoo, and Jim Gibson, Greg Bugbec and Dale Berry will be featured al the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's. Sojourn, which has recorded two al­ bums and is working on a third, in­ cl .des classical guitarist Steve Terwill­ in. er. guitarist Dean Newell, lead singer Adam Parmenter and bass player Tim Hamm It will be their first appearance at the Showcase. Bugbee. of Freeport, a singer who play s keyboards and sings, also is mak­ ing his first Showcase appearance. Gibson and Berry will play guitars and sing many of the songs Gibson has written. Seating al the Showcase is on a first- come. first-served basis. Library to have quilt demonstration The Hastings Public Library will cel­ ebrate National Quill Day Saturday with a quill demonstration by the Pieccmakcrs. a local group. Several methods of quilting will be demonstrated between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information, call 945-4263. Program plannod on dog sledding Dan Anderson and his Siberian Huskies will visit the Hastings Public Library to talk about mushing and the Iditarod race at 7 p.m. Wednesday. March 19. Anderson will demonstrate equipment, dog sleds, snow shoes and clothing for dog sled racing. Much of the program will be held outdoors with his team of Siberian Huskies. He and his team will take a short hike to show the dogs power, spec J and desire to pull. Anderson and his wife. Lynda, and their four children make mushing a fam­ ily activity, They travel all over Michi­ gan. making as many as 75 presenta­ tions each year Lynda's lather. Deane Cheadle, was one of the founders of the Alaskan Idi­ tarod. an endurance race of more than l.(MK) miles Her family manages TunDr.i outfitters, a sled dog equipment and .irclK gear company based in Nunica with .i retail store in Mackinaw City. I he library-sponsored program, like all others, is tree and open to the public Children age* 6 and under • S>»uld be accompanied by a parent I\h more information, call 945-4263 Workshop series planned by KCC College students, or those planning to go to college may benefit from a scries of life skill workshops next month at the Kellogg Community College Barry County Center. The sessions arc planned for 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday. April 10. on stress management, and 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. on job seeking skills. The workshops arc designed to help students to deal with life, family and school issues. They arc free and will be followed by refreshments. Anyone interested in attending may call the center al 948-9500 to reserve a spot. 8th-grader* plan next fall's classes Hastings High School counselors will meet with eighth-graders Tuesday. March 18. to begin scheduling classes for next year at the high school. Course offering bookleu and schedule sheets will be sent home with students to be shared and discussed with parents. Students arc asked to return their com­ pleted schedules to eighth-grade coun­ selors by Friday, March 21. A question and answer session for eighth-graders will be held al 7 p.m. Wednesday. March 19. in the high school library. Tootsie Roll drive planned The 22nd annual Tootsie Roll drive by the Knights of Columbus will be conducted Friday through Sunday, March 21-23. Proceeds will go to help mentally re­ tarded children. Last year, the local Knighu collected $2,533.17, according to Fr. John Dillon Council Grand Knight Leon Frith. Much of that total was donated to Barry County Special Olympics, Children's Special Health and the Maple Valley, Delton and Hastings special education programs. Under the program, local citizens will be asked to make donations in exchange for Tootsie Roll candies. The Knighu will be dressed in colorful hats, carrying canisters and wearing bright yellow aprons. ‘Wizard of Oz' sat at Maple Valley The Wizard of Oz" will go on stage at Maple Valley High School March 13-15. Curtain times arc 7 p.m. tonight and Friday. March 13 and 14. and 2 p.m. Saturday. March 15. The part of Dorothy has been double cast for both Megann Patrick and Tomi Jo Sealy, as has the part of the Scare­ crow. by Dan keep and Robb Rosin. Other prominent players will be Beth Sleeper as Aunt Em. Craig McDougal as a I arm hand and the Wizard. Mall Knoll as Uncle Henry. Kyle Curtis as the Tin Woodman and Travis McIntire as the Cowardly Lion. Tickets are $3 apiece. Lenten Lunch series continues The annual Lenten I inch and Wor­ ship series will continue from noon to I p.m. every Thursday through March 20 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. The series, sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, includes a noon lunch for a free-will donation and worship from 12:30 to I p.m. The wor­ ship of Word and prayer will be led by the Rev. Chuck McCabe, pastor of the Emmanuel Church, and devotion will be include each week from other area clergy. Devotions will center on the seven "I Ams" of Jesus in the Gospel of John from the New Testament The theme for today's (March 13) ses­ sion will be "I am the true vine." a de­ votion by the Rev Chuck Fischer, pas­ tor of the St Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Cutest Leprechaun ■outeat scheduled The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will have its fourth annual "Cutest Lit­ tle Leprechaun" baby contest from 10 a.m. to 4 p m. Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16. All money raised will go to the Juve­ nile Diabetes Foundation. The contest is for children ages 2 and younger. There is a $10 entry fee. Those who want to enter their children or family members should send a photo no larger than 5x7 and the fee to the Hastings Jaycees. 404 W. Grand St.. Hastings. 49058. Photos will be returned after the contest. The children's photos will be placed on canister, and the public is asked to pul donations in those they think are the cutest babies. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places. For more information, call 948-8636. Assyria crash leaves man critically hurt by Jason Carr Staff Writer A Battle Cicek teen is still listed in criti­ cal condition after he was involved in a onecar accident Monday night in Assyria Town­ ship. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report Colin W. Hackworth, 16. was a passenger in a car driven by Cameron B. Brebncr. 17. of Baltic Creek. The accident occurred on West Lake Road near North Avenue. Hackwonh was taken to Battle Creek Community Hos­ pital. with what deputies said was a closed head injury. Deputies said Brebncr had a moderate odor of intoxicants on his breath, his eyes were red and glassy and he had difficulty keeping focused on a single idea. A preliminary breath test (PBT) registered a. 10 blood alco­ hol level, which* is the standard for drunk driving. Brebner told deputies he was driving west on West Lake Road when he saw two vehi­ cles coming toward him. one passing the other. He said he swerved to avoid a colli­ sion and went off the south side of the road into a ditch. Further investigation by accident reconslructionists showed the vehicle was actually cast bound. As Brebncr rounded a curve, he proceeded straight across to a ditch, went sideways down the shoulder, re-entered the road, and rolled over down the road 318 feel to its final resting point. Deputies said Brebncr told them he hadn't been drinking, but after the PBT. he said he had only beer at his friend's house before he left. A witness on the scene told deputies Brcb- A Battle Creek teen is still in critical condition after tie was a passenger in this car that was involved in a one-car accident Monday night in Assyria Township. ner first appeared disoriented, telling her his ing no apparent concern about Hackworth's parents were going to kill him for wrecking the car. He then tried to pull Hackworth out from under the car. then attempted to lift it off of him. Brebncr then went to the right side of car. started pulling items out and throwing them into the woods. Deputies said Brebncr was taken to Pen­ nock Hospital's emergency room, where he appeared confused and had slurred speech. They described him as very relaxed and hav­ condition. A blood draw was also performed at Pen­ nock and sent to the Michigan Stale Police lab for further analysis. Deputies said at the hospital. Brebner told them he frequently uses LSD. Brebner has been arraigned on a charge of drunk driving causing incapacitating injury. A preliminary examination is scheduled for March 19. Industrial park 2nd phase starts soon by David T. Young Editor The second phase of work on Hastings' new industrial park on the south edge of town starts soon and the City Council Mon­ day night approved engineering and design work for construction. Approved were payments of not more than $47,900 for water, sewer and drainage work and $29,000 for work on a road in the devel­ opment, all to engineers McNamee. Porter and Seely of Grand Rapids. Tola) cost of phase two is estimated at about $650,000, but much of the funding for the project will come from state grants. A state community development block grant for $220,000 will help pay for water and sewer in the park, while a Michigan De­ partment of Transportation grant »hat hasn't come in yet eventually will help fund the road and storm sewer. The prrperty owners are expected to pay $50,000 for site h'urk and the city's share wiP run about $204,000. City Manager Howard Penrod said he doesn't expect the MDOT grant until next year, so that work will be delayed until the money comes in. The city will get a crack at naming the new street, but it might hold a contest for the public. Councilman David Jasperse said he likes the name "Tangle Town.” which was the winner in a contest to name the new playground superstructure planned for Bob King Park. First phase of the work on the industrial park was completed last year and Hastings Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn told the City Council Monday night that five tenants in the Hastings industrial incubator already are making plans to move to the park. The city years ago decided to make com­ mitments to attracting new industries to cre­ ate more jobs. In other business at Monday night's meet­ ing. the council: • Adopted a resolution to authorize the sale of $3.3 million in revenue bonds to the low­ est bidder. The sale, tentatively set for April 7, will finance expansion and improvements to the wastewater treatment plant. • Officially held the first readings of 'wo rezoning requests, both of which were rec­ ommended f denial by the Planning Com­ mission. Tim Reeves is asking to have property at 303 E. Mill St. rezoned from in­ dustrial to residential and Charles and Rose I la Collins are asking to have 114 N. Washington St. rezoned from commercial to apart ments/office. The Planning Commission holds that nei­ ther request fits in well with the city's mas­ ter plan and the Reeves property is small and isolated from other areas zoned residential. In both cases, an adjoining property owner ob­ jected. The council will take up both requests at its March 24 meeting. Penrod said having the first reading "puls the public on notice that you're considering it." • Referred to the city manager and city at­ torney a request from the Kimball Power Co. for a franchise to supply electricity within the city. Though electric companies were allowed franchise monopolies in the past, recent legislation permits competition in the same area. Penrud pointed out that the city is not ob­ ligated to make such a franchise agreement and he believes Kimball is interested in one client. Hastings Manufacturing. In his communication to council, the city manager wrote, "We feel that any franchise that is granted should require the company to provide service to any and all customers that may desire such service. It would be ex­ tremely unfair to allow a new company to choose lt» supply only the best revenue pro­ ducers at the expense of all other customers left without the same or equal choice." • Authorized payment of up to $6,000 to L.H. Anklam Construction for removal of tree stumps in the city, al a cost of $48 per slump. • Heard an update from Jill Zwiemikowski of the Circle of Friends, who are getting ready to build a children's playground super­ structure at Bob King Park. Zwiemikowski said plans are to construct "Tangle Town" between May 28 and June 1 and about 1,000 volunteers will be needed, along with lots of equipment and tools they hope to have donated. She said the group has been able to raise more than half of its $90,000 goal. She added that "We're creating a park that's going to draw in a lol of people." so parking may be a future issue in that area on Wood­ lawn Avenue. • Gave final approval for the annual cele­ bration of Summerfest. Though most of the elected vice president. Serving with them are Jeanette Koggc. secretary; Jan McKelvey, treasurer. Jill Diephouse. financial secretary; and Howard Thaler, chaplain. They were elected during Tuesday evening's annual meeting, held at the Free Methodist Church in Hastings. Re-elected to terms through March. 2000 were Donna Monica. Elaine Gilbert. Bertha Thaler and Warren Sutherland. New board members in the Class of 2000 are Rita Brown and Ned Brown. Other board members arc Laura Rodrigucz. Art Allcrding. Gordon Chase. Jean Chase and David Camgan of the Class of 1999; and Diana Pebbles. Beverly Sixbcrry and Trudy Tobias, all of the Class of 1998 Habitat is an international, ecumenical blessing because some details had to be worked out for closing certain streets. • Was told by Penrod that nominating pe­ titions are available at City Hall to run for four council seats and two posts on the Board of Review. • Learned from Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield that spring yard debris pickup will start April 21, but he asks city residentr*> to refrain from putting debris out until just. i* before the pickups begin. • Noted that Flexfab has applied to Rut­ land Township for extension of city water to the township for its benefit. Before the council can take action, there must be a re­ quest from the township to enter into an agreement with the city to provide the ser­ vice to an agreed upon service area. Flexfab reportedly has been having prob­ lems with a well and has been using bottled waler. • Approved a request from the Hastings Soccer Club to use Fish Hatchery Park in April, May and June. • Approved a request from the "Early On" group to place a banner across the State and Jefferson Street intersection proclaiming April as "Month of the Young Child." • Approved a request from March of Dimes WalkAmerica to have its annual walk Satur­ day. May 3, start and finish at Fish Hatchery Park. • Granted permission to Pennock Hospital; to have its annual Children's Health Fair from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday,.I May 21, at Fish Hatchery Park. The event will be for third-graders from Hastings. Woodland and Thomapple Kellogg elemen­ tary schools. ^2 • Heard information from Director of Pub­ lie Services Jeff Mansfield on considering an -X amendment to city policy to allow for nar­ rower streets. QUEEN, continued from Page 1----------This year the focus is on literature interpre­ tation. * Her eighth grade history teacher "saw promise in me," Katie said, and told her about the writing skills classes. Polishing those skills will be an asset in her ultimate goal of becoming the first fe­ male U.S. president. During the Clinton-Bush presidential elec­ tion race. Katie, a Democrat, decided that she wanted to become an attorney and eventually pursue a political career. “I was so interested in the election pro­ cess. My family is very active as far as dis­ cussing topics, and I love it. 1 was thinking to myself. I want to have the most powerful job in the nation. My teachers have been in Thaler re-elected to head Barry Habitat for Humanity Board Non al Thaler has been re-elected president of the Barry County Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors and Fred Koggc has been plans and usual requests for staying ordi­ nances at Fish Hatchery were approved at the Feb. 24 meeting, council delayed its full Christian ministry of volunteers who build homes in partnership with low income peo­ ple The homes arc sold by the non-profit chapters at cost and without interest to eli­ gible families Monthly payments made by these families arc recycled into building more Habitat houses. The local Habitat it making plans for its 14th house, which will be built this year near E.W. Bliss in Hastings. A Swiss steak and chicken dinner will be held April 18 at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings to raise funds for the next project. Envelopes have recently been distributed to area funeral homes to provide opportuni­ ties lor memorial contributions to be made to Barry Habitat in memory of a loved one or fnend The envelopes arc available at fu­ neral homes in Delton. Nashville. Mid­ dleville and Hastings. great support of that choice," Katie said. She has just begun looking at colleges and sees an Ivy League school as a possibil­ ity. The new Miss Delton will receive a $500 educational scholarship. Her court members each will be given a $50 savings bond. They will reign for one year and are ex­ pected to perform a monthly service project and hold fund raisers to support the commit-'* nity agency of their choice. Miss Delton and her court also will pre­ side over Founders Weekend in Delton Aug. 8-9 and serve as community ambassadors, representing Delton, throughout their reign. Last year Miss Delton and her court par- p ticipated in a Rock-a-thon for Toys for Tots, a car wash, serving ice cream at the Bernard Museum's Ice Cream Social, painting faces during Delton's Founders Weekend. Project Clean-up. Delton's Hometown Christmas and representing Delton in many parades, said the 1996 Miss Delton. Monika Samis. Candidates at the pageant were judged on , poise, grammar, neatness and how thor- 't oughly they answered questions. Judges for this year’s pageant were Lin Hough, representing the Delton Founders Weekend Committee; Drew Chapple, area businessman; Nicole Davenport, a former Miss Delton. Patti Cline, representing area churches; Ron Johnson. Delton Area Lions; Christy Tigchelaar. area business owner, and Terese Delaphiano. Delton Kellogg * ( Schools. ,i This year’s pageant was sponsored by _ Chapple Realty of Delton. EXTRA COPIESI ef Hw BANNER ; Greater Barry County. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 13, 1997 _ Page 3 Rights of gays, lesbians should be respected, 3 pastors say by David T. Young Editor Three ordained ministers Friday challenged citizens to respect the rights of gay and les­ bian people in society, in the first-ever fo­ rum on the issue in Barry County The Revs. Susan Irish. Douglas VanDoren and Sue Sinnamon spoke as a panel at the monthly First Friday, taking several ques­ tions from people in attendance and debating interpretations of scripture with a retired lo­ cal minister who had a different point of view on homosexuality. Irish, a pastor al the Saugatuck-Douglas Congregational Church now planning to be­ come a lawyer, has acknowledged she is a lesbian. She said she was first aware that she was "different’' when she was 13 years old. "I kept those feelings quiet ." she said. "No one else around me was talking about homosexuality. I only heard about hetero­ sexual activity." She pined the Reformed Church in Amer­ ica and said she "prayed long and hard be­ cause I thought something was wrong with me." Irish said she eventually mamed a minis­ ter. whom she called "a gentle, understanding man " The marriage lasted seven years before they had a mutual parting of the ways in 1986. the same year she was ordained Irish said she couldn't possibly have cho­ sen being a lesbian as a lifestyle preference. "Otherwise I wouldn't have wasted or denied 24 years of my life." She added that homo­ sexuality "is pan of my innate being." Commenting on the question of whether people choose their sexual orientation. Van­ Doren added. Any gay or lesbian person will say this is who they've been since be­ fore they knew who they were." VanDoren. pastor of the Plymouth Con­ gregational Church, also asked who would choose, given the way gays and lesbians are treated in society? Much of the debate was over what the Bible says about homosexuality. Dick Sellers, a retired local pastor, said. "I don't want to listen to a pastor or a church (about gays and lesbians). I listen only to what the Bible says " He said he has seen homosexuals filled with remorse and guilt who have been won over to Jesus Christ. He said homosexuality "is no different than other sins such as adultery, rape, forni­ cation’' and "Jesus forgives those who re­ pent " Sellers also said he had copies of a book on "Causes and Cures of Homosexuality." But a high school senior who said he had Io drop out of public school this year be­ cause he is gay. said tolerance rather than a cure, is needed. The young man. who attends an alternative school and still plans to go to college, said he has seen friends taunted and persecuted for being gay and he knows of teens who have turned to suicide as a result. VanDoren agreed with the teen-ager, say­ ing those who learn they are homosexuals are miserable and turn their horror in on themselves, sometimes leading to suicide. Sellers quoted the apostle Paul saying in Romans that men turn to things unnatural (homosexuality) in their slide toward sin. VanDoren replied that the Bible should not be i :ad as if was written in English in the 20th century; it r.*ust be taken in the context of the time in which it was written. He added that Paul also listed other things he consid­ ers immoral, including gluttony, slander and greed, three things "our whole economic sys­ tem is based on." He added that in Paul’s time there was a system of male prostitution involving young boys, where there was exploitation. Also in those times, roles of females were only in child bearing. VanDoren said he believes Paul and Jesus were calling for a liberation from exploita­ tion on women and boys Sellers insisted that Paul specifically said men having relations with men and women with women is sin. VanDoren earlier in the forum read a letter signed by 48 ministers that contended that "intolerance and exclusivity are not represen­ tative of Christianity” and that "Jesus chal­ lenged everyone to expand the boundaries of who can be accepted into the family of God." The letter also called all churches to "repent and hear voices long silent, to humility for excluding on the basis of fear and prejudice." "We endorse and accept a committed same sex relationship." VanDoren said. John Loftus brought up the issue of civil Three pastors spoke to the First Friday forum last week about civil rights protection for homosexuals. Pictured are (from left) Susan Irish, Douglas VanDoren and Sue Sinnamon. rights, saying there are statutes that protect people’s civil rights, but he sees pressure to pul more emphasis on gays and lesbians. "I have a hard lime seeing why we need more legislation." he said. Sinnamon. an associate pastor at Fountain Street Church, answered. "In the best of all possible worlds we shouldn't need laws to protect anyone's civil rights. But this isn't the best of all possible worlds. Human rights are consistently being violated on the basis of sexual onenlation." VanDoren said. "We re trying to get the same protected status (for gays and lesbians) as color, ethnic origin, religion, sex or hand­ icap." Sinnamon. who ministers to homosexu­ als. also said gay partners are discriminated against. "I’ve never seen people more committed to a relationship, but there is no legal recogni­ tion." she said. Brian Shumway, director of Barry County Substance Abuse Services, said he fears that passing laws for gay rights might lead to anixher affirmative action program "I think you'll struggle with that issue in the future," he said. "It may be an impedi­ ment because it could cause backlash." Rose Emory replied. "We don’t want any­ thing special." She added that gays and lesbians do not have many nghts others in America take for granted. Because of their orientation, they can be denied housing, can lose their jobs, can be denied custody of their children and loo often are victims of vicious predators. Being a homosexual is very difficult in society. VanDoren said, a predicament most people caiinot even begin to understand. "Part of the reason for their distress is they . have to keep quiet." VanDoren said. "And to have to deny who you are is absolutely dcadlySimple everyday occurrences, such as buy­ ing a mattress, can be al the very least em­ barrassing and at most dangerous for gay couples. One man said that while he served in the military, he saw gays beaten up because they were gay. "We need (gay and lesbian rights) laws be­ cause if we don't someone will take advan­ tage of them." he said. Robert Dwyer asked why there seems to be a Christian obsession with sexuality in the western hemisphere Sinnamon answered. "It s because we have no theology of the body We re denying the education of sexuality to our children We only talk about it a little. "Sex is who you are. Il's a gift from GodIrish. showed the book "Between Two Gardens." and noted that it says "sexuality is either incidental or detrimental." She added that it is destructive to subscribe to "the idea that we must deny sexuality to be saved." VanDoren added that sex is powerful, a way to control people, especially when it's used as a threat to "move people back to a place they never were." Responding to the Rev. Sellers' com­ ments. Stic Robinson quoted a couple of Bible verses in rebuttal, saying "Judge not lest ye be judged" and "Love thy neighbor as thyself." Sellers replied. "I’ve never bashed gays. I’ve never bashed anyone. But God condemns (hose who have a relationship outside of a married man and woman." VanDoren, al the beginning of the forum, said the issue of homosexuality has become an explosive one in West Michigan, particu­ larly in light of the story of gay teacher Gerry Crane of Byron Center, who resigned under pressure of religious people in the community and died last January of heart failure. Jim Pino, who is in charge of First Friday forums, asked the three-minister panel if gay teachers are any more dangerous than others, he was told the remote chances of molesta­ tion are the same for heterosexual teachers. The program was the first-ever public fo­ rum to deal with the issue of gay and lesbian rights. VanDoren acknowledged that it's not an easy one for many communities. "People have trouble dialoguing about it because there's passion about it on both sides," he said. Citizen urges renewed effort to fund Resource Network complex by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Freeport resident Don Drummond is urg­ ing the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners to take renewed action to find fund­ ing to build a Barry Community Resource Network (BCRN) complex to house local human services agencies under one roof. A letter from Drummond, who serves on the Barry County Futunng Committee and the Economic Development Collaborative Committee, was distributed to county com­ missioners after Tuesday's board meeting. Barry County receives nearly $22 million annually from state and federal welfare fund­ ing. according to information he received at a recent Council of Michigan Foundations meeting. (Those statistics were based on September. 1995 data from the Michigan League of Human Services.) That amount of money "is too much not to notice." Drummond said in the letter to County Board Chairman James Bailey. "If. as many people say. we will eventu­ ally lose our in-county services unless we act to provide them a home, we must do something to build and operate the BCRN," Drummond said. "I understand we don't have our hands on the money, but also we aren't doing any­ thing to get the money," he said. Drummond proposes budgeting $40,000 to hire two professionals to work full lime to find (he money through total or matching grants to build and start the BCRN. "We owe it to the people of the county to take action before it's too late." he said. The most recent BCRN proposal would have housed nine human service agencies and possibly satellite offices of other agen­ cies under one roof in a 45,800-square foot building geared to coordinating services. However, last fall the Barry County Fam­ ily Independence Agency (HA) backed out of the project because it needed immediate county action in order to either extend its current building lease or make plans to move into the new complex. County offi­ cials said the county did not have the re­ sources to take immediate action so the BCRN project has been sent back to the drawing board. The county had hoped HA would have helped pay for about 27 percent of the cost of the estimated $5.8 million project. . Bailey has said HA’s withdrawal will "not kill or stop the vision of the project....we will continue on." One option, he has said, might be to plan a smaller building that could be designed to accommodate an addition if HA could later be part of the complex. The "one-stop shopping” concept of the BCRN complex is to better serve county citizens. Thirty-three human service agencies have been involved in discussions towards that goal. Plans underway since 1993 arc designed to change the way ser­ vices are delivered by implementing more collaboration to identify and respond to community needs through coordination of resources. Drummond said Michigan Governor John Engler "is asking for exactly the same thing from the Fed - one stop shopping." In the federal and state funding report con­ Only minor injuries resulted Monday afternoon after this pickup truck collided with a school bus in Cartton Township. No students were injured in the accident. Hastings School bus involved in accident by Jason Carr Staff Writer No serious injuries resulted from a Mon­ day accident involving a Hastings school bus on Broadway north of Carlton Center Road. Michigan Stale Police troopers report both vehicles were southbound on Broadway, when the bus slowed to drop off students. A pickup truck driven by Jerry K. Bnggs. 22. of Hastings collided with the rear of the bus. driven by William J. Wetzel. 41. of Hast­ ings. Briggs and Wetzel both suffered minor in­ juries in the incident, but no students were reported hurt. Bnggs was cited for hazardous driving. This is the second accident involving a Hastings school bus in the last month. On Feb. 17. a bus driven by Steven C. Guy. 39, of Hastings, collided with a vehicle at the in­ tersection of Clinton and Young streets in Hastings. In that incident. Guy made a right turn onto Clinton Street and struck an eastbound vehicle driven by Vela I Casey, 72. of Hast­ ings. Guy was cited by Hastings police officers for failure to yield at a stop sign and District Court records show he admitted fault March 3. paying a $75 fine. Al Francik. Hastings Area Schools Direc­ tor of Operational Services declined to com­ ment on whether Guy had been reprimanded by the school system, saying. "Any infor­ mation of that nature, you'd have to file a f reedom of information act request." When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friend, or 'CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. cerning "social safely net programs" that Drummond mentioned, money has been funneled into Barry County in the amount of $12.35 million for medical care, including nursing homes and other care providers, $3.98 million nutrition supplements through local schools, food outlets and grocery store; $5.55 million for housing, utilities, child care and foster care; and $39,853 for emergency needs ranging from funeral services to food. With the medical care funds, 5,180 re­ ceived help, including 2.595 children and 1.399 elderly and disabled persons. The nu­ trition funding served 3,327, including 1,654 children. Income support for housing, utilities, etc. was given to 2,591. Services for basic emergency needs were provided to 5,255. In business this week, the County Board: • Approved borrowing up to $3.5 million to establish a 1996 delinquent tax revolving fund. For many years the county has bor­ rowed annually against the delinquent taxes as of March I and then pays all the taxing units (schools, townships, etc.) in the county so they can have revenue equal to 100 percent of their allowable tax collection. As delinquent taxes, plus interest and penalties, are paid by property owners, the notes are paid off. • Re-appointed George (Bud) Leonard of Delton to the County Building Authority. His term will expire Dec. 31. 1999. • Designated appointments to the Com­ munity Corrections Board: County Sheriff Stephen DeBoer (Dan Dipert as alternate), Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Circuit Court Judge James Fisher, Glenn Staup of District Court, Ed Dobson of Pro­ bate Court, County Prosecutor Dale Crow­ ley and Steve Werdon of the Circuit Court Probation Department (Judy Brewer as alter­ nate). • Made appointments to the County Solid Waste Oversight Committee with terms ending Oct. 31, 1999. Serving on the committee will be V. Harry Adrounic, representing environmental professionals; Donald Willcutt. representing the County Road Commission; Jeff Mansfield, representing the city; Ken Neil, industry; Jim Schnackcnberg, health department; Richard Thomas, representing townships; Carleen Shuster, Planning and Zoning Commission;! Steve Essling, recycling industry; Richard Mead, representing the general public; Ed lenHaaf, general public. • Named Frank Weinbrecht of Hastings to the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission until Dec. 31. 2000. • Approved Cheryl Barth as the county's Community Development Block Grant ad­ ministrator and signed an agreement which provides $45,000 for her compensation and administrative costs • Appointed Ardith Baum and Ardith Wor­ sham to the County Parks & Recreation Commission through 1999. • Selected Colin Cruitcndcn, Brad Carpen­ ter and Russell Dykstra to serve on the Con­ struction Board of Appeals until June. 30, 1998. • Approved spending $700 each for two replacement John Deere tractors for the Courthouse and Sheriffs Department from Fillmore Equipment. Inc. of Hastings. A number of years ago. the county paid the full price for the equipment, but has an arrangement to trade-in the tractors each year for new updated models for $700 each. The tractors are used for mowing and snow plowing. • Held a closed session to discuss the pos­ sible purchase of real estate. Delton to get sex harassment update by Mary' Warner Staff Writer An incident involving a former custodian at Delton Kellogg has led the school district to schedule a sexual harassment workshop March 24 al 2:15 p.m. at the high school School superintendent Dean McBeth in­ formed school board members about the workshop at Monday's board meeting. Michigan Education Association attorney Cindy Erwin will conduct the session, which is expected to last an hour to an hour and a half. Attendance at the workshop is volun­ tary. It is open to staff and suppport person­ nel. "One of the reasons we re providing this training." McBeth explained, is that "we had a charge brought against a (male) custodian by his (female) peers " "Typically the way we deal (with incidents of this kind) is that the parties arc brought together and arrive at a mutually agreed upon solution to the problem." McBeth said. "Sometimes people are not aware that (their behavior) is not well-received, or choose to ignore that it's not well-received." "That's typical of what we do around here We talk about things until we work out a resolution." However. McBeth said, the district was unable to reach a resolution in the case of the taniior. and the man no longer works for the district. Delton Kellogg has had a sexual harass­ ment policy for the past year and a half. McBeth said. The training will update dis­ trict employees on sexual harassment laws and issues. In other action at the meeting Monday, adult education teacher Charlotte Brace re­ ported on a possible partnership program be­ tween Steelcase. Michigan Career Technical Institute, and Delton Kellogg Schools. According to MCTI placement director Paul Mulka. Steelcase. MCTI. and Delton Schools are discussing the possibility of providing education and training to Steelcase workers who've been injured on the job and arc unable to return to their former work po­ sitions. Mulka said state grant monies awarded to Delton Kellogg for adult education earlier this year may be able to be used to hire a part-time teacher who would provide reading and math instruction at Steelcase to the in­ jured workers. MCTI may be able to provide additional vocational training to the workers. Mulka said, with discussion centering on giving the workers instruction on using computers. The educational partnership is still in the planning stages. Mulka said. Also Monday, the board voted to use SI2.000 of the $440,000 adult education grant for computer software. Most of the money will be spent on a license that will enable Delton-Kellogg's adult education stu­ dents. housed at MCTI. to network with video stations in four other locations in the slate, McBeth said. The board also approved spending $20,000 for choice theory/reality therapy staff train­ ing in 1997-98. Choice theory/reality ther­ apy is a method of instructing students and communicating between students and stu­ dents that focuses on individuals' needs and the fulfillment of those needs. The district has been training staff for a number of years in the method. Also Monday, the board approved hiring a special education consultant to review spe­ cial education files and advise the district "as to (he adequacy of special education paper­ work." McBeth said (he district has been without an in-house-special education direc­ tor for a number of yean. Barry Intermediate School District staff have been performing that function, he said. So the consultant will "make sure we're doing things well." And the board hired Matt Needham and David Koren as junior varsity baseball coaches. Needham and Koren will share one paid coaching position. McBeth said the po­ sition was split because "they like the var­ sity baseball coach and they like coaching." I �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 13, 1997 LETTERS from our readers... Take time to recognize National Ag Week ‘Parenting 101’ Anyone who has raised children will tell you that parenting is hard work. What's more, it’s often a learn as you go proposition. If your kids are like mine, each has a very different temperament. How I respond to one may not work for the other two. Even then, what works one lime may not work the next. Parenting requires flexibility and creativity. While there is no handtxxik on parenting, there certainly are son* definite "do's” and "don’ts” that make the job easier. In this col­ umn. I thought we d look at a couple of easy pitfalls into which parents can often fall. Psychologist Thomas Phelan in his book "1-2-3 Magic!" identifies two major mistakes that parents often make, and the underlying incorrect assumption that underlies this mistake. Phelan says that the first mistake is that parents become too emotional, that is. frustrated and angry . Our children recognize that they are smaller and have less power than we do as the parent. Our kids have a tremen­ dous desire to prove themselves and to demonstrate their power, ability and in­ fluence. As a result, whe*' a child says or does something that gets a big person upset, he or she feels a sense of power and control The best thing a parent can do to get a child to continue some obnoxious behavior is to get real upset about it. The truth is that if you reinforce negative behavior with your own emotional upset, your child will repeat the behavior, making you even more upset. A negative cycle has begun. The second mistake that parents often nuke is that they tend to talk too much. Underlying this tendency is an incorrect assumption. This assumption goes something like this: "Children are rational, sympathetic, wcllX--------------------------------- —---------------------- X Letters to the Editor, continued \ _ ________ / Two gins getting around theaters To the editor: Congratulations to Misha Neil for being in the Civic presentation of "Guys and Dolls." Watch for Hastings graduate Erin Merritt, who also is in this production. Erin has been active in theater productions in the Grand Rapids area since high school. Maybe you saw her in the Civic presentation of "Peter Pan" al Christmas. Way to go. girts’ Debbie Steward Hidings How do we do the right thing? To the editor: Hou do we get people to do what's right (adequate, beautiful, good. healthful, helpful, necessary, pleasing, profitable, satisfying, de.)? Instead of what's wrong (addictive, costly, destructive, disabling, harmful, hurtful, pos­ sessive. regretful, repulsive, ugly, unprof­ itable. etc.) temporarily pleasing, but poten­ tially devastating or fatal? Is not this the problem in the United Na­ tions. our nation, our state, our country, our town, your life and mine? When something goes wrong, the first question asked is. "why?" "What caused the problem?" Or "who's to blame?" May I suggest that a faulty control center, a deceptive heart, which tells us wrong is right and right is wrong? Il you have a solution to "the problem," please send it lo the editor and I will do the same. Let's call them "The solution to the problem." Rus Sarver Hastings HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovtsion ol J-Ad Graptuca Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 President Joyce Pyan Treafurer Frederic Jacobo Vce President Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. 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They want what they want when they want il. We need to let go of the expectation that words and reason will be effective with our children or that we can persuade them into behaving A more accurate view of children is that they arc more like wild animals than little adults. If we sec our kids as wild animals the job becomes one of training, not persuading Anyone who has trained an animal knows that the key is choosing an effective method and then repealing it over and over and over until the animal does what he wants. Likewise, the most effective parents recognize that their children are "animals" in need of continual reward. Parents need to reward good behavior — quickly and often. Rewards include a simple smile, a hug or ver­ bal praise. Rewards can also be extrinsic — a slicker on a chan leading to a predetermined reward like an ice cream cone or an activity with the parent. At the same time, some negative behavior requires punishment. Punishment does not have to be harsh or severe in order to be effec­ tive In fact, most research suggests that mild punishment delivered close in time to the ac­ tual misbchasMM is the most effective. This is why time <mii or loss of a privilege is often effective. Parents need io be careful that the punish­ ment. and their own emotional reaction, doesn't backfire and unwittingly reinforce further acting out. We need to let go of the "little adult " expectation and reframe the job of parenting as training. This helps us keep our expectations more reasonable. No longer do we need to get frustrated and yell "How many limes do I need to tell you!" because we realize that we may indeed need to tell the child over and over until he or she is trained. To the editor: Today the boundaries between urban -nd rural arc blurring. Expanding cities have put consumers on the doorsteps of the farmers who are providing the food and fiber we all depend upon. Technological advances like computer on­ line services, satellite television and cellular phones have exposed farmers to the same cultural influences of their city cousins. Given this blending of urban and rural America, il is not surprising that farmers are providing pro­ ducts that are more consumer-driven, and share similar concerns with their city neighbors. National Agriculture Week March 16-22 will celebrate this consumer focus through the theme "American Agriculture... Growing Better Everyday... Together.' ’ The two best examples of how farmers are responding to consumer desires have to do with America's heightened awareness of healthy living and their desire to protect the environment With America becoming more health con­ scious. farmers are producing meal lower in fat and cholesterol. For example, today's hogs are bred to be SO percent leaner than those of 20 years ago. In fact, a barbecue pork loin sandwich has just 8 fat grams compared with 22 fat grams in a tuna salad sandwich. In the same way. leaner cuts of beef, with 27 percent less fat than 20 years ago. are stan­ dard offerings in today's retail meat case. Fruits and vegetables are another example of how farmers are catering to consumer de­ mand. Research and advancements in biotechnology are now in the marketplace in the form of tastier fruits and vegetables that slay fresh longer and are not damaged by insects. The concern for the environment that is so strong throughout America is equally reflected in the agricultural sector. Just as ur- Volleyball coach story unworthy off print To the editor: I am a high school student and 1 plan on stu­ dying journalism in college. 1 have attended several conferences and taken many classes on the specific subject of newspaper reporting. I applied what 1 have learned to the front page report on Peggy Boucher (Barmer. March 6) and I concluded that the article follows few of the guidelines that define a pro­ per news story. The only fact included in the story was that Boucher was not present to coach her varsity volleyball team at the Lakewood district tour­ nament. This little bit of information contains the "what. when, and where" that is essential Cheaters, liars are the worst To the editor: There is nothing worse in local, state and national government, than cheaters and liar*. Just as reprehensible are those who. after they are found out. make excuses for their willful action to the people by whom they were elected to serve. Is that helping the local government, statewise and nationally? Ask yourself. What kind of example is being set for our young people? Some day. the monkey business will blow up. Marie A. Warner Lake Odessa Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do no’ publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interesL which will be determined by the editor. • Letters the. include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. to a news story. The most important aspect, the "why." was not included in the report. The reader had lo draw his or her own conclu­ sions from the several anonymous quotes and "no comments." It was not a complete story. Therefore, it should not have been published in the paper, let alone placed as the dominant story on the 1 read the Banner every week and have found the majority of the articles to be newsworthy and well written. This particular article, however, lacked any journalistic value. It was also tasteless, because it exag­ gerated and distorted the link information available. It was truly tabloid material. As a prospective journalist. I suggest that all articles primed in the Banner, especially those on the front page, be newsworthy, in­ clude all information necessary, and contain identifiable sources. It is not a story otherwise and should not be primed. Such articles reflect poorly upon the newspaper and are capable of turning faithful readers away. Sarah Bellgraph Hastings han families recycle glass, newspapers and aluminum cans, farmers are recycling chemical containers, feed hags and food by­ products. Farmers also are using composting systems to use many household wastes, such as grass clippings and leaves, to help build soil fertility levels while at the same time preserving landfill space American agriculture, however, is taking their concerns for the environment well beyond recycling programs. We’re par­ ticipating in satellite seminars dealing with air quality and numerous programs dealing with how to prevent soil erosion. Many agricultural associations and organizations are taking proactive steps to create initiatives that preserve the quality of our air and water and prevent soil erosion. Farmers, perhaps more than anyone else, rely heavily on research and new management techniques to continually improve cultural management practices that benefit the environment. Advancements in equipment, thanks to publicly and privately funded research, resulted in conservation measures being used on 102.9 million acres or 35 percent of the na­ tion's total cropland, according to Conserva­ tion Technology Information Center. Here in Michigan, our farmers could be considered trendsetters. They used no-till and other soil conservation measures on approx­ imately 50 percent of the state's cropland. One other promising advancement is Site Specific Management, or Precision Agriculture, which promises to deliver the ex­ act amount of crop inputs, such as fertilizer, exactly where it's needed, when iu needed, by using military technology such as global positioning satellites. This win-win technology will allow producers and con­ sumers alike to benefit from cost-saving, ef­ fective use of rare natural resources. Take time on the week of March 16 to celebrate American Agriculture... Growing Better Everyday... Together. As farm and ci­ ty grow closer together, we can be sure that the producers of agricultural products and the consumers of those products will also grow closer together. Lisa Stevens Barry County Farm Bureau Know Your Legislators: U.S. Serwte Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative'. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanna Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �FINANCIAL FOCUSES turnahrd b\ Mart D. Chriitenben of Edward D. Jonas A x__________________________ _____________________________ Expenses can make a bargain a bummer (Editor's Note: Second of a r^-o-pan series on expenses.) Atnencxns love bargains Why pay full price when you can get it on sale? Better yet. why pay anything when you can get it for free? Mutual fund investors are no exception. Why pay a load — a front-end sales charge — when you can buy a no-load fund instead? It’s a reasonable question that deserves consideration Load funds charge upfront commissions ranging from less than I percent to 8.5 per­ cent of the offering price, depending on how much you invest. You can find the details about this one-time charge in the fund's pro­ spectus. the legal document you get whenever a fund is offered lo you. No-load funds, on the other hand, do rxx charge upfront fees. Therefore, they're a bargain, right? Not always. No upfront commission does not mean no coal whatsoever. Like any other business, mutual funds have expenses. There's rent, utilities, advertising, marketing, salaries and more. These expenses come out of your in­ vestment's earnings, if there are any. According to Lipper Analytical Services, the average expense ratio for a diversified U.S. slock fund is 1.42 percent of assets. This represents the percentage of the fund's assets that management uses to operate the business. This same percentage is applied to your in­ vestment's net asset value every year. A Lipper study also showed that the higher the expense ratio, the lower the return. Over the past 10 yean. Lipper found that stock funds with above-average expense ratios gain­ ed 190 percent; those with average expense ratios rose 230 percent; and those with belowaverage expense ratios were up 242 percent. Bond funds are also affected. In an alaysis of U.S. government securities funds. USA Today found that those with low expense ratios provided returns that were 14 percen­ tage points higher than the returns of those with high expense ratios. As of mid-1996. here are the average ex­ pense ratios of 15 of the largest diversified U.S. stock mutual fund companies: Fuad Group Avg. Exp. Ratio Vanguard Group......................................... 0.35% American Funds......................................... 0.70% Mutual Series.............................................. 0.78% T. Rowe Price........................................ .. 0.93% Twentieth Century.....................................0.93% Fidelity Investments.................................. 1.02% Janus............................................................... 1.06% IDS.................................................................. 1.12% Dean Witter..................................................1.19% Putnam Investments...................................| .27% AIM............................................................... 1.31% MFS................................................................148% Smith Barney............................................... 1.56% Merrill Lynch.............................................. 1.75% Oppenheimer Funds................................. 1.71% Average 1.42% These figures represent the average expense ratio of each fund group. Each group offers a variety of individual mutual funds that may come with different expense ratios. Low expenses aren't necessarily at­ tributable io a fund's load policy. Look at the two fund groups with the lowest expense ratios. Vanguard is a no-load fund group, yet American offers load funds. The moral of the story is to understand the costs of your fund. A mutual fund may appear to be a bargain, and bargains are hard to resist. Ongoing expenses, however, can quickly turn that bargain into a bummer. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. AT&T 36'1, + 7. Ameritech + */. 62'1, Anheuser-Busch 43'1, + ’/. Chrysler 31’/. ♦ V. CMS Energy 32'1, -’/. Coca Cola + 27. 62'1, Dow Chemical 837. + 2'1, Exxon 1027. + 2*/. Family Dollar 257. +1 Ford + ’/» 32'1, General Motors 577. + */. TCF Financial 46'1, + 17. — Hastings Mfg. 297. IBM + 17. 146 JCPenney 507. +2 Johnson & Johnson + 37. 61 127. Kmart -•/. 667. Kellogg Company + 7. 44'1, + 7. McDonald's Sears 557. + 17. Southeast Mich. Gas 20 —7. Spartan Motors 67h -•/>. Upjohn -27. 39*/. Gold 353.55 -5.40 Silver 5.26 + .03 Dow Jones 7085.16 + 232.44 Volume 495,000,000 The Hastings team of Gina Nichols and Rachel Dreyer came in second in Naked Egg Drop competition, which was a new division in this year's Olympiad. Students design a structure into which an egg will drop, without breaking, from five different heights. Hastings students are pictured with a Mission Impossible project which required competing teams to move a golf ball to a tee using five energy transfers. The Hastings Mission Impossible team of Ryan Hawbaker. Jeff Doozan and Kenny Hoxworth took second place in the category. Hastings teams 2nd, 3rd in Science Olympiad The Hastings High School Science Olympiad (cam finished second overall in Region 10 competition al Kellogg Commu­ nity College in Battle Creek last Saturday. The Hastings Middle School Science Olympiad team finished third place overall. Thirty-five teams from area high schools and middle schools competed in the event. Portage Central won first place honors in the high school division. Kalamazoo Central look third in (he high school division. Hol­ land Christian and Allegan look first and second, respectively, in the middle school division. First through third place overall winners will go on to participate in state competition later this spring al Ferris Stale University. Hastings High School teams winning in individual competition included: •A first place in Waler Quality for the team of Amber Wilde and Dan Johnston. •A third place in Trec-Mendous for the team of Amber Wilde and Shauna Englchard. •A third in Badge Building for the team of Anders Birk and Ryan Hawbaker •A third in Earth Science Lab for Amber School Is in session on St. Patrick’s Day Hastings school district calendars list March 17 as a contingency day. but school is in session that day. according to school officials. The district needs to make up snow days, so there will be a full day of school for all grade?. Today (Thursday. March 13) and tomor­ row. March 14. school is in session in the Correction: An incorrect phone number was recently given for the Barry County Humane Society office. The correct number is 945-0602. morning only. High school and middle school conferences are finishing up today from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. High School conferences are in the gym; middle school conferences arc in various lo­ cations in the school as scheduled by teacher teams (call the school if your child's schedule has not been received). Registration for kindergarten students continues today from 8:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. lo 8 p.m. at Central Elementary. (Kindergarten registration was scheduled for 1:30-3:30 and 6-8 p.m.. but the time was extended as parents.) Nail Technician wanted Call MS-5444 Wilde and Amber Mikolajczyk. •A second in Naked Egg Drop for Gina Nichols and Rachel Dreyer. •A first in Bio-Proccss Lab for Martha Gibbons and J.P. DeWitt. •A first in Designer Genes for Martha Gibbons and J.P. DeWitt. •A second in Mission Possible for Ryan Hawbakcr. Jeff Doozan and Kenny Hox­ worth. Hastings Middle School teams winning m individual competition included: •A second place in Road Scholar for the team of Larissa Carr and Jim Johnson. •A third in Tower Building for Joel Gib­ bons and Dustin Schuch. •A third in Tree-Mendous for Derek Brookmeyer and David Miller. •A first in water quality for Lauren Beach and Nikki Doozan. •A third in Science of Fitness for Lauren Beach and Nikki Doozan. •A third in Simple Machines for Nikki Doozan and Justin Huss. The Thornapple Kellogg High School team of Curt Martins and Mike Stein look a first place in the It’s About Time category. Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history. /Q* call for same-day approval. CommonPoint Mortgage CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING To THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUT­ LAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEAK TAKE NOTICE tote a pubic hearing concern*^ proposed amendments to toe Ru6and Charter Township Zoning Ordinance w« be heto on Wednesday, March 19, 1997, com­ mencing at 730 o'clock pzn. at too Rutand Charter Townafep Hal, 2461 Heato Road, Hateinge, Michigan. PLEAK TAKE FURTHER NODCE tote tw ttema to to conakterod Inckxte, in brief, toe toeowing: . vonsoeraDon w«e appacaoon m i nomas ano ivysiynu DaMey tor rwzoning of property located at 1618 Heato road in toe Township. Deocrtted as A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED N THE NORTHWEST 1/4 AND THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 18. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST, DESCRIBED AS. BEGNNMG AT A POINT M THE CENTER OF HEATH ROAD WHICH IS 109.9 FEET WEST AND 32.2 FEET NORTH OF THE CEN­ TER OF SA© SECTION 13. RUNNMG THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 52 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD 427J FEET; THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES 40 MMUTES WEST ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID ROAD 545 9 FEET; THENCE NORTH 26 DEGREES 20 MINUTES EAST 635 4 FEET TO THE CENTER OF THORNAPPLE RIVER; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY FOLLOWING THE THREAD OF SAID RIVER TO A PONT WHICH IS NORTH 30 DEGREES 32 MMUTES EAST 1049 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGHNWG; THENCE SOUTH 30 DEGREES 32 MWUTES WEST 1049 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Thia property ia currently zoned “R5" Recreational. The appicants cook rezoning to the *C3* General Business District School spirit alive and well in Hastings To the editor: School spirit is alive and well al Hastings High Schtxil. Here are some cheers and jeers: • Cheers to the great season enjoyed by the Hastings Saxon basketball program. They arc lo be congratulated and the community should be proud. Great job! • Cheers to the Hastings Saxon cheerlead­ ing team for the great season enjoyed by all. The support these athletes have given all year to the Saxons has been fantastic. Great job’ • Cheers to the Saxon coaching staff for a job well dore All loo often these coaches are judged by wins and losses Success in wins and losses is wonderful, however, they do a fine job al all levels — freshman, ju­ nior varsity and varsity, year in and year out. Great job! • Cheers to the Hastings High School stu­ dent body for the fantastic support and school spirit displayed al the Class B re­ gional game Tuesday night. Too bad they were asked to sit on their hands when their team needed them most. Great job! • Jeers to the Hastings High School ad­ ministration for taking the crowd (student body) out of the game at the lime when our young men needed them most High school sports are games of emotions and support. I'm sure it was not that long ago when these same administrators were in college with painted faces, cheering their college teams to victory with a lol of emotion and excite­ ment. They should be proud of their students for the support they gave the team. Podr job! • Cheers to the parents of our high school athletes for the support they gave all season long. Finally, if you have not had the opportu­ nity to attend an athletic event al Hastings High School, please do. You are missing something special. You might even want to stand up and make s.mc noise. Steve Sew ard Hastings it Al I cut at a great price without paying for the extra frills. 99 2. Coneiderabon of a proposed amendment to Artfcte XV1I1, Schedule of Regulations ot the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to change toe minimum tot area requirement tor too •Rf District The Total Look 3. Consideration of a proposed amendment to Artfcte V of too Kusano cnaner lownsn^ zorwng uromance k> estaoMsn regua bons and procedures appicabto to a rezoning application socking toe same rezoning of land which was denied by toe Township Board in toe 12 month period preceding toe filing of toe apples aon. 4. Such other and further matters as may properly come before toe Planning Commission. PLEAK TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordtoance are avaMabto and may bo examined by toe general public at toe Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be e»amr>ed at sari pub lie hearing. Hastings bands play at festival The Hastings band students in grades 7-12 have just completed their experiences at band festivals. The Hastings seventh and eighth grade bands performed Saturday. March 1. at Rockford High School and each of the middle school bands received a 2 rating. This rating stands for a very good performance with minor flaws. "The students represented Hastings with dignify and class and had great support from many parents who were in attendance." said band director Joseph LaJoye * The high school bands performed at Lowell High School Thursday March 6. The concert band also received a 2 rating. "The band was very musical and well tmfnw-rons and direction of the director." LaJoye said. The symphonic band received a 1 rating, which is considered to be an excellent performance. "Like with all of the other Hastings bands, the symphonic band performed and behaved with dignity and class. Parental support for both of the high school performances was also outstanding." LaJoye said. The festivals which are sponsored by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, are designed to encourage students and directors to play quality literature and perform at a high level of proficiency The festival rating system is based on a 1-5 range with a 1 being the highest award and a 5 being the lowest. Gn-al ruts, color and permw. Its lust what you nerd. PLEAK TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter TownsNp Planning Commtss>or reserves the nght to recommend changes in toe proposed ordinances and to make Its recommen­ dation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at c* ‘ollowing the pubhc hearing. K-MWH.V.I HWUeaSWSl 'Vdr k\hr \<> appointment nrccMNan ’2Mf ■ 20*>off prolemoral haircore products NOW HIKING! Join th* Fi.it* Imw. (ill 1.100-125 4343 Ifflanx 1 PLEAK TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon seven (7) days notice to toe Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township wilt provide necessary, reasonable auxilary aids and services at toe public hearing to indhriduats with dtsabiMes. Individuate requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact toe Township Clerk at toe address or telephone number listed below. Al interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said tme and place to take part in the discussions on the above proposed amendments. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNNG COMMISSION BY BARBARA BEDFORD. CLERK 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49056 (616) 946-2194 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 13, 1997 VOTES, continued from Page 1 Many happy returns. (inc the gift tfut gne\ nacc than *ou*c gnen a* little a* $25. m<u can pvc a p»c*.c of Amenca •»' Mxnetmc you care jNmt Ack your hanker for a gift Kcrtifkatc up««n punfuMT Callton. who did not seek re-election. Inde­ pendent candidate Penni Steort/ received 14 votes lo come in fourth All four Lake Odessa incumbents were re­ lumed in non-partisan elections with no op­ position. Administrative assistant Jamie Morlock said 62 voters, or 4 percent, went lo the polls. Voters were deciding on three luo-year seals and a one-year scat. Council members DcLos Johnson. Bill Riggs and Beth Ann Barrone were re-elected with 59. 58 and 49 voles respectively. Council member K Duane Deardorff re­ ceived 54 voles in filling the remainder of the term for the scat he had been appointed to after Fred Wiselogic did not take office. (l/l^ou/icf2 ^oqet/isT... of the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE Of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches PEACE COMMUNITY CHUBCH OF GOO. 1330 N Broadway. Halting* Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship. Sunday. 10 a m and 6 p.m.. Wednesday 7 p.m. Abo Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a m to 6 p m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Crerk Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Bn-nt Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 10.00 a.m . Wor­ ship II 00 a m . Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 m pm BARRY CO. CHURCH OF < HRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vice* Bible Cla*»e* 10 a m . Wor­ ship II am. Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minuter Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Morning Worship II a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer Slate Rd and Boltwood Si.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. 5:00 p.m. Teens; MX) p.m Evening Celebra­ tion tor Adults "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day - 9:00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study; 10:00 a.m Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study. 6:30 p.m Kid s Quizz­ ing; 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further in­ formation call the church office. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. KeBbr. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director Thursday. March 13 — 12:00 p.m. Lenten Luncheon A Service at Emanuel Episcopal Church. 7 00 p.m. Noah's Ark Parent Meeting ■ Dining room Sunday. March 16 — 8:00 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal; 9:30 and 11 00 a m. Morning Worship (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided dur­ ing both Service* 9:50 a.m. Sun­ day School for all ages; Pre school thru ScnwK High meet in the Hall; 10 30 a m Coffee Hour" • Din­ ing room. 5:00 p.m Middle High PYF at Hastings Bowl; 7:00 p.m. Senior High PYF Hall. 8 00 p m Bra** rehearsal Monday. March 17 - 3:00 p m Cadette Choir. 7:30 p.m Trustee* meet. Tuesday. March 18- II 30 a m Staff meets for prayer. 3:30 p.m. Handchime Trio. 7 00 p m Lenten Bible Study Dining Room. 7:00 p.m. Mary Circle Lounge Wednesday. March 19 - 12 00 noon - Women's Orgain/ation Luncheon - Dining room Please call Grace Shirkey with your reservations ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 5 Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masse* 8 00 am and 1100am. I Confessions Saturday 4 00-4:30 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P O Bo* 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meet* Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her­ ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Service 10:30 a.m . Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study. 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday Awana6:30-8.00 p.m. (3 year-olds through 6th grade). Saturdays. 7 00-9:00 p.m. Teen Center. 7 th-12 th grades. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends. Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prater FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shoekey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Morning Worship 9:45 and 11X30 a m.; Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults. Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday: First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out. Wednesday: Sr. High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Awana al 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study. Call church office for more information. 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limns NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry , leader­ ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mas* 9 30 a.m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAIN STREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions' - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St . Michael Anton. Paiior Phone 945-9414 Sunday. March Ift - 8:00 A 10:45 Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). AAL after 2nd service; 6: 00 Flying Doves Thursday. March 13 - Pasty Flour Muing. 7: 30 Adult Choir. 8:00 AA Fri­ day. March 14 — Pasty Meat Cut­ ting. Gnffin* game outing Satur­ day. March 15 — Pasty Sale 8: 00-7:00; 9:30 First Communion. 1:30 laquncr*. 8 00 NA Monday. March 10 — 7:00 Adventurers Tuesday. March 18 - 3:00-5:30 Piano-Chapel; 7:00 Cong. Council Wednesday. March 19 - 10:00 Wordwatchers; 3:00-6:00 Piano­ Upstairs; 5:15 Children's Choir; 6:00 Supper; 7:00 Vesper*. HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Lany Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hour* Wed./Thur*. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:45 p.m Warriors (grades K-6th) Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. lo 8:30 p.m. (grade* 7th- 12th) Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brand way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adult*. Teens and Children GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd.. 1 mile east of Hastings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a m - BMe Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with “Youth With a Message''. 945-9224; 6:30 p.m. - Bible safe fordl. •• WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Wor­ ship Services: Sunday. 9:00 a.m.. Rev. Ken Vaught; 11 KM)a.m.. Rev. Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m. for all ages 4-H. Mondays 6:30 lo 8:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p.m. Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a.m.. freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more informotion call 948-9327 or Rev David T. Hustwick. vicar al 948-2101. St. Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Craig Stapen. Organist and Director of Music and Christian Education. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar­ rier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM al 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m. with child care for infant* and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 2nd grade. Ml HI Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p.m . Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 6:00 p.m. First Wednesday of month t* Game Night. Thursday . March 6. 13 and 20 — Community Lenten Lunch and Worship Services at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Sunday. March 9 - Fourtb. Sunday in Lent joJ One Great Hour of Sharing Wednes­ day. March 12 - U M Women Luncheon and Program by Rev. De Ann Dobbs ou her recent tnp to the Holy Land - Lunch i* S3 call reservations to Manon Furrow. 945-2849 by Monday. March 10 Saturday. March 15 — Barry Com­ munity Hospice Workshop "Where Do I Go From Here?” 8:30 a m to 3.30 p.m Sunday. March 16 — Special music by MSU Wesley Foundation Chamber Choir during 11.-00 a.m worship service Ruth Pauline Sessions Leona M. Lawrence HICKORY CORNERS - Leona M. Laurence, age 88, of Hickory Comers, passed away March 6, 1997 al Peaceful Valley Adult Foster Care Home in Plainwell. Mrs. Lawrence was bom on August 23,1908 in Lapeer, the daughter of Fred and Edla (Lloyd) Hart. She was married to Curtis Lawrence on December 29, 1927 in Marlene. Mrs. Lawrence was a homemaker. She made cider with her husband and deliv­ ered it to homes in the area. She was a member of Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday School for 45 years and was a pianist for 8 years She was a resident of Hickory Comers most of her life. Mrs. Lawrence was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Ruby Koth; three brothers, Harry B. Hart, Ellis E Hart and Lloyd Han. She is survived by her husband, Curtis; daughter and her husband, Donna A Wendell Baroch of Hickory Comers and two grandsons, Bruce & Wayne Baroch of Hickory Comers; one nephew. Dale Koth who has been raised by the Lawrence’s; two sisters, Eva Steel of Akron and Vivian Hart Fleury Me Kinney of Rich­ land; two brothers, Fred Hart of Fife Lake and Paul Hart of Florida; forty-four nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, March 10, 1997 at the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Burial took place at E. Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church. Arrangements made by Williams Funeral Home. Monty Eugene Forshey LAKE ODESSA - Monty Eugene Forshey, age 59, of Lake Odessa passed away Friday, March 7, 1997 at Butterworth Hospital. He was bora August 18, 1937 in Sunfield, the son of Robert and Ruth (Noyes) Forshey. He graduatd from Sunfield High School in 1956 and served in the United States Navy from 1956-1962. Mr. Forshey was married to Laurine Walk­ ington Shons in Ionia, this ended in divorce. He later married Alice VandeCar in 1972 in Woodland. He owned and operated a saw mill, worked at Keeler Brass, owned and operated his own semi tractor-trailer and for the last 13 years worked al the EB1 in Lake Odessa. Mr. Fonhey was Worthy Master of the Lakeside Grange 81693 and a member of the National Rifle Association. Hepreceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruth forshey. Mr. Forshey is iufvived by his wife, Alice; five children, Darla Fonhey of Lake Odessa, Mark Forshey of Ionia, Bren VandeCar of Lake Odessa, David (Amy) VandeCar of Lake Odessa and Daniel VandeCar of Lake Odessa; two grandchildren, Shelbie Joe VandeCar and Court me Lynn VandeCar, one brother, Vance (Karen) Fonhey of Grand Rapids and one sister, Sheila (Fred) VanVteck of Sunfield. Funeral services were held Monday, March 10, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Rev. George Speas, Clifford Lazarus and Zeke Peters officialed. Interment took place at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Richard E. Lancaster HASTINGS - Mr. Richard E Lancaster, age 89, of Hastings passed away Thursday March 6, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Lancaster was bom on April 3,1907 in Rutland Township the son of James and Flossie (Covey) Lancaster, Barry County and attended the Hines School. He wrs married to Alberta E. Higgins on January 14, 1931. Mr. Lancaster was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings from 1939 until he retired in June of 1971. He was a member of the Grace Wesleyan Church, life member of Barry County Conser­ vation Club, life member of the National Rifle Association, long time supporter of the local, county and state police agencies, avid outdoors man, enjoying especially hunting, fishing, target shooting, gun collecting. He received first prize in the "Big Buck” contest in 1958 and appeared on the former “Michigan Outdoors" television program. Mr. Lancaster was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ruth Lancaster, Hazel Teske; brothers, Buryi, Lyle, Leo, Neil, Nile and Chester T -ancaper He is survived by his wife Alberta; three sons, Clarence (Joellen) Lancaster of Hastings, Kenneth (Nancy) Lancaster of Hastings, Allen (Liz) Lancaster of Hastings; seventeen grand­ children; several great grandchildren; three brothers. Merle Lancaster of Hastings, Paul Lancaster of Hastings and Donald Lancaster of Hastings. Funeral services were held Saturday March 8,1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Alvin C. Yates officiated. Burial look place at Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. SUNFIELD - Ruth Pauline Sessions, age S3, of Sunfield, formerly of Ionia, passed awry Wednesday. March 5, 1997 at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. She was bom September 13, 1913 in Moot­ calm County, the daughter of Charlie and Lois HASTINGS - Floyd T. Miller, age 101, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, March 6, 1997 at Tbomapple Manor. He was bom November 26, 1895 in Assyria Township, the son of Arthur and Olive (Case) Miller. Mr. Miller was raised in Assyria Township and attended the Briggs and Ellis schools. Ho married Lovelie V. Helvie on March 7, 1920. They moved into Hastings in 1974 from Assyria Township. Mr. Miller was engaged in fanning. He was a member of former Briggs M E. Church, member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, was treasurer of the Lacey Telephone Company, served on Briggs School Board for 32 years. Justice of the Peace in Assyria Township for 10 yean, served 10 yean as a trustee and 10 yean as supervisor of Assyr­ ia Township, served on the Barry County Soil Conservaion Board for 24 yean, the Barry County Social Services Board for 4 yean, was instrumental in planning ard building Thornappie Manor, long time Sunday School teach­ er, superintendent of the Briggs Methodist church and he worked in the Barry County Drain Commissioner’s office and the Equaliza­ tion office for several years. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife. Lovelie V. Helvie on 12/21/89; his parents; two sisters, Nettie LeClear and Anna Davis; three brothers, Glenn, Oriie and Clifton Miller. He is survived by one daughter, Carol (Vernon) Harbin of Hastings; three grandchil­ dren; four great-grandchildren and three great great-gran Jchiidre n. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 9, 1997 al Wren Funeral Home. Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial took place at Ellis Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or Barry Coun­ ty Commission on Aging. |Vernon V. “Snap” Engle | HASTINGS - Vernon V. "Snap’’ Engle, age 81, of Hastings passed away Thursday, March 6, 1997 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mr. Engle was born on June 3, 1915 at Barbers Corners, Barry County, the son of Earl & Rosa (Norton) Engle. He was raised in Barry County and attended the Wood School. Mr. Engle was married to Catharine Patricia Osborn on December 26, 1942. Mr. Engle served 5 years in the U.S. Army Air Coq>s during WWI1. His employment included: Flex-Fab in Hast­ ings, Tool A Equipment Company in Troy, 35 yean with Hastings Manufacturing Company, worked as a golf professional at the Blythficld Country Oub in Grand Rapids and as a Motion Picture Projectionist at the Old Strand A Barry Theatures in Hastings. Mr. Engle was a member of Sl Timothy’s Episcopal Church and a 32nd Degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Richard Engle and two sisters, Arthiel DeMond and Arlene Scobey. Mr. Engle is survived by two sons, Michael Engle of Ithaca, New York and Mark Engle of Marquette; one daughter, Susan Engle of Buffalo Grove, Illinois; nine grandchildren; three brothers, Russell Engle of Magalina, California, Earl Engie, Jr. of Woodland and Exile Engle of Cadilliac. Memorial services were held Sunday, March 9, 1997 at St Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Richland. Father Rick Strivers officiated. Burial took place Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St Timothy's Episcopal Church or Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. (McCrary) Davis. Mrs. Sessions married Russell P. Sessions on February 22, 1931 and he preceded her in death in 1982. She lived in Ionia County most of her life. Ruth and her husband owned and operated the Sessions Steakhouse Restaurant in Ionia for many years. Mrs. Sessions was previously an Anitereoe with the Elks Cub and was an active member of the Rebecca’s at the Odd Fellow Lodge. She was a long time member of First Christ­ ian Church and First Presbyterian Church in Ionia where she was a Deaconess and a Sunday School teacher. She was also a previous member of Saranac Community Church aad a current member of Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Mrs. Sessions was preceded in death by her husband. Russell; one sister, Maude Hancock and five brothers. Earnest, David. Fred, Marvin and William Davis. She is survived by one son, Gerald (Laurie) Sessions of Houghton Lake; three dsoghm, Juanita (Bud) Reno of Pheonix, Arizona, Lois (Thomas) Peacock of Lake Odessa and Carole (Donald) Convene of Leslie; seventeen grand­ children; twenty-nine great grandchildren; one sister, Gladys UpDykc of Stanton and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 8, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Emmett Kadwell officiated. Private interment took place at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made lo Central United Methodist Church. Robert B. Brasseur HASTINGS - Robert B. Brasseur, age 62, of Hastings passed away Friday, March 7,1997 al home. Mr. Brassuer was born on February 3,1935 in Saginaw, the son of Benjamin and Isabel (McMullen) Brasseur He was raised in the Saginaw area and attended St. Peter and Paul School, graduating in 1953. He went on to attend Bay Qty Jr. College, Alma College and The University of Michigan receiving his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy in 1959. He was married to Mary Jeanne PickeU on July 18, 1959. Mr. Brasseur moved to Hastings in Decem­ ber 1996 from Corwe CMad, Texas. He Md previously lived it Jackson, LaPeer and Saginaw. Mr. Brasseur was employed as a phanudst for nearly 40 yean. He owned and operated a family pharmacy in Saginaw for several yean. He was with Dav is Drugs tn Saginaw for two yean, Phannacist/Manager for Perry Drug Stores for many yean in Lapeer and opened three new stores for the company in Flint He moved to Jackson in 1978 and was a ptarmacist for the Jackson Northwest Clinic. While with Perry Company he received Management Meritorious Awards and President Awards. He moved lo Corpus Christi, Texas in 1983 and was Phannacist/Manager for REB. Pharmacy in Portland, Texas for fourteen yean. He was a member of the National Pharmacy Association, Texas Pharmacy Association, member of Corpus Christi Amattur Radio Oub. He enjoyed camping and traveling with his family and square dancing. Mr. Brasseur was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jeanne; three sons (all of whom are health profession­ als), Dr. Scon (Reta) Brasseur, MJ), of Hast­ ings, Mark Brasseur and Dr. Glen Brasseur, D.C both of Corpus Christi, Texas; one grand­ daughter, Sarah Jeanne Brasseur and three listen, Valeria (Jim) Wressell and Channaine (Tom) Ginbach both of Saginaw and Jeanine (Dan) Cox of Kingwood, Texas. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at SL Rose of Lima Church in Hast­ ings. Rev. Charles H. Fischer and Deaccu Dan Sweeney will be officiated. Burial will be at Ml Calvary Cemetery in Hastings Memorial contributions may be made io St Rose Catholic Church Memorial Masses. Funenl arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Gordon E. Crothen CharlieJ. Smelker VENICE FLORIDA - Charlie J. Smelker, age 76, of Venice, Florida passed away Satur­ day, March 8. 1997 at the Venice Memorial Hospital in Venice, Florida. He was born in Hastings on November 25, 1920, the son of Russel and Pleasant Greiner Smelker. Mr. Smelker lived most of his life in Hast­ ings where he owned and operated the Music Center before his retirement in 1972 at which time he came to Venice, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie J. Carpenter Smelker of Venice, Florida; three sens, Jerry of Climax, Richard and Thomas of Dearborn; one daughter, Judy Rider of Arizo­ na; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Hastings. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association. 1436 Royal Palm Square Blvd, Ft.’ Myers, Florida 33907. Arrangements made by Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory Venice Chapel in Venice, Honda. HASTINGS - Gordon E Crochen, age 78, of Hastings, passed away Friday, March 7,1997 at his winter home in Avon Park, Florida, after a short illness. Mr. Crothen was born June 30, 1918 in Hastings, the son of Authur and Margaret Crothers. He attended Hasting* Schools, graduating in 1936. He served in the military from 1941 to 1945 duri-.g WWfl. Mr. Crothers was married to Frances Schuy­ ler on October 27, 1945. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings. He worked in the drafting depart­ ment and retired after 45 yean in 1980. He also owned and operated a restaurant business in the Gun Lake area for many yean. Mr. Crothers was a long time member of the Hastings Lions Cub and Hastings Country Club. He is survived by his wife of 51 yean, Frances Crothen of Hastings, three sons, Jim Crothers of Sausalito, California and Rod Crothers of Hastings; one daughter, Jan Bolt of Grand Rapids; two grandchildren. Dawn Boll of Grand Rapids and Jason Bolt of Grand Rapids. A memorial service will be held, but arrangements are incomplete at this time. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 13, 1997 — Page 7 Social Neuus Beuschel-Miller united in marriage Reeds to celebrate 50th anniversary Richard and Patricia (McLaughlin) Reed celebrate their 50th anniversary. They were married in Grand Ledge. Mich, on March 23. 1947 and moved to Hastings in 1959. Richard (Diet) is retired from Farm Bureau Insurance and Patricia (Pat) is retired from Thomapple Valley Physicians. Their children are Judy and Terry Keller of Hastings. David and Marilyn Reed of Coloma. Ml and Nancy and James Lentz of Leroy. Ml. They have two grandchildren Brian and Jeffrey Reed of Col­ oma and two step-grandchildren Amber and Canaan Lentz of LeRoy. The family is having a card shower for them. They would enjoy hearing from all of their friends and family. Jamie Lee Beuschcl and Daniel John Miller were married Nov. 23. 1996 al Sl. Mark Lutheran Church. Kentwood. Officiating was Rev. Donald E Schoenback. Parents of the couple are James and Peggy Beuschel of Middleville and Robert and Doreen Miller of Hastings The ceremony began with the lighting of the unity candles by torch bearer. Kevin Schiefia. nephew of the bride. Maid of lionor was Pamela Elkins, friend of the bride, and the role of best man was filled by Gary Iverson, friend of the groom. Bridesmaids were Julie Jones, sister of the bride, Suzy Verus. sister of the groom and Vicki VanVelsen. friend of the bride. Groomsman were Joe Smith, friend of the groom, Brett Verus. brother-in-law of the groom and Enc Miller, brother of the groom. The junior bride and groom were Kaitlyn and Jason Schiefia. niece and nephew of the bride. Andrew Beuschel. nephew of the bride, had the responsibility of ring bearer Ushers were Rob Pickard, friend of the groom and Jonathan Schiefia. nephew of the bnde. The master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Erb. special friends of the bride. The scripture reading was presented by michael Beuschel. uncle of the bnde. while the entire ceremony was beautifully played on piano by Mrs. Martha Larson. The couple resides in Middleville. Martins to observe 50th anniversary Vorhees-Flohr exchange vows Dr. Michael J. Flohr and Lisa A. Vorhees were wed Sept 28. 1996. The couple shared their special day with family and friends in a small charming ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Mike and Lisa exchanged vows they com­ posed themselves, their heartfelt sincerity was touching and all present were moved by the ceremony. Steve Roberts, long time friend who attend­ ed the University of Wisconsin. Eau Claire with Mike, was best man. Kim VanderVee.n. a valued friend to both Mike and Lisa, was maid of honor. Attendants were Elisha Vorhees. daughter of the bride, and Kelli Flohr, daughter of the groom. Groomsmen were Jason and Steve Flohr, sons of the groom. Lisa was accompanied down the aisle by her son Andrew Vorhees. Lisa's parents. John and Mona Giust were present from Dayton. Ohio along with Lisa's two brothers and their families from Mississippi and California Mike's parents. Ray and Arlene Flohr were present from Altoona. Wisconsin along with Mike's two sisters, two brothers and their famiiio from Wisconsin. The couple resides at their Middle Lake home along with children Jason. Steve and Kelli Flohr, who are active in the ski club and FFA at Hastings schools. Jason and Steve arc very involved in Boy Scouts along with their father. Lisa's sun Andrew, recently back from two years in the Navy, is also living with the couple. He is attending Michigan Slate University presently pursuing a degree in political science, hoping to go on to law school Lisa's daughter Elisha is living on campus at Kalamazoo Valley Community College pursuing a career as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Mike and Lua are very proud of their com­ bined families and are looking forward to the coming years together with their children. The couple will leave in March for a honey­ moon cruise to the Caribbean Please join us. in wishing Mike and Lisa a long, healthy and happy marriage. Charles and Chloe Martin of Vermontville . will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on Saturday. March 22, 1997. from 2-5 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Vermontville. The open house will be given by their five daughters and families. Goulds to celebrate 25th anniversary Wayne and Sherry Gould of Nashville will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on March 18. 1997. with a family dinner hosted by their children. The former Sherry Latta and Wayne Gould were married March 18. 1972 at Nashville Baptist Church The couple have three children. Leslie (Kyle) Booher of Big Rapids. Emilie and Lee. at home. Wayne and Sherry will be going on a Carib­ bean cruise in a few weeks Woodland N€WS by Catherine Lucas The Rev. Dick Cross of the First Baptist of Scbewa will be the speaker al the Wood­ land Lions Club Lenten Breakfast at 8 a.m. Saturday. March 29. in the Lions Club building on Main Street in Woodland. The free-will offering to be taken will go to the Easter Seal organization. The Rev. Ward Pierce flew to the Coving­ ton. Ky. (Cincinnati) airport Sunday after­ noon to help set up relief for the flood vic­ tims along the Ohio River in southern Ohio. He ii representing the United Methodist Committee on Relief and hopes to be back home late Wednesday Anne Buxton Meehan was in church with her parents Sunday with a big brace on her neck and under her chin. She is recovering from the recent surgery to repair damage done to her neck in an accident. The Lakewood Community Ambulance dinner at Cunninghams' Acre on Sunday was. as always, generous and delicious. Joan Choriey went with me and we sat with Susie Cooley, who was going to take a meal home to Marie Pickens, who is recovering from knee surgery. I saw Russell and Margaret Stowell, who were with Jim, Kathy, Sarah. Matthew and Ben Stowell. Frank and Wilma Townsend were there, as well as Shirley and Galen Kilmer and Bruce and Edna Crothers. Gretchen Slater was working at the meal. It has been announced several times and in several places that the March 23 Lenten ser­ vice would be at Central United Methodist Church, but that has been an error. That ser­ vice will be at Woodland United Methodist at 6 p.m. The director of the new Lake Odessa Christian Youth Center. Jim Hol­ loway, will speak. The March 16 service will be at Wood­ grove Brethren/Christian Parish in Coats Grove and the Rev. Carl Litchfield will speak. At all the combined Lenten services, food and fellowship will follow. The service this week was held at St. Ed­ ward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Once again this year, they have set up a wilderness garden in the front of the church during Lent. This arrangement includes many cacti, some blooming, and other desert-type plants. Gary Coats directed the choir and led con­ gregational singing and Marilyn Oaks and Eleanors Pierce played an organ and piano prelude and accompanied the singing. The Rev. Brian Allbright gave a sermon based on the phrase “that whosoever believeth on him" from this year's theme verse, John 3:16. Each of the six ministers was assigned a phrase from that verse as his text. Father Tom Boufford said he had just re­ turned from a mission trip to the mounts is of Mexico and said that be had enjoyed the trip. The food that followed the service was lovely and everyone had a chance to do some visiting. St. Edward's Catholic Church also held its annual ecumenical Lenten breakfast Satur­ day. Again the food was excellent and well served. The menu included fruit salad, or­ ange juice, an egg casserole, coffee and fresh muffins. The St. Edward's leprechaun, (Nancy Johnston) was present handing out chocolate coins. Her husband. George Johnston, spoke the opening prayer. The program included music by Jodi Fir­ man who sang some of her own composi­ tions with a tape accompaniment and a father and daughter from Chilicolhe, Ill., who pre­ sented a program about "Stewardship: A Way of Life." They were Ed Laughlin and Maureen, age 13. Virginia Vipond acted as hostess and mis­ tress of ceremonies and started the morning by welcoming everyone. The Lakewood Christian School dir.«cr was held last Friday as it is always held on the first Friday of the month. Somehow the dale got mixed up in last week's column, but the dinner is now past. There will be an­ other Lakewood Christian School dinner at Central United Methodist Church Friday. April 4. The recycling trailer with bins will be at the Woodland Township Office and Fire De­ partment building Saturday. March 15. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cheryl Allen says that is the best arrangement the board can make and she hopes the hours are adequate for the township people to get their stuff in. She said the trailer seems to be filling up; so ap­ parently lots of people are using this service. The World Day of Prayer service for the Woodland churches was held at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Friday morning. Women from four churches attended and en­ joyed the program organized by Hildred Chase and the coffee and cookies that fol­ lowed. However. Lillian Vandecar said that only 17 or 18 ladies came. Next Wednesday, March 19, will be blood pressure day at the COA dinner at the Wood­ land Eagles at noon. Joyce Weinbrecht will check blood pressures. The Rev. Brian Allbright speaks in front of St. Edward's Catholic Church Lenten wilderness garden. ORDINANCE NO. 1-97 CONSUMEM ENMOY COMPANY OAS FRANCHISE ORDMANCI AN ORDINANCE. granting to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, doing business as CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys bridges, waterways, and other public places, and to do a local gas business in the TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, BARRY COUNTRY. MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years. THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1. GRANT TERM. The TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, hereby grants to the Consumers Power Company, a Michigan corporation, doing business as CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its successors and assigns, hereinafter called the "Grantee," the right, power and authority to lay, mMntrin «td operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, waterways, and other public places, and to do a focal gas business In the TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years. SECTION 2. CONSIDERATION. In consideration of the rights, power and authority hereby granted, said Grantee shall faithfully perform ail things required by the terms hereof. SECTION 3. COROTRONS. No highway, street, alley, bridge, waterway or other public place used by said Grantee shall be obstructed longer than necessary during the work of construction or repair, and shall bo restored to the same order and condition as when said work was commenced. All of Grantee's pipes and mains shall be so pieced in the highways and other public places es not to unnecessarily interfere with the use thereof for highway purposes. SECTION 4. HOLD HARMLESS. Said Grantee shall at all times keep and save the Township free and harmless from ail loss, costs and expanse to which it may bo subject by reason of the negligent construction and maintenance of the structures and equipment hereby authorized, in case any action is commenced against the Township on account of the permission herein given, said Grantee shall, upon notice, defend the Townehip and save it free and harmless from all loss, cost and damage arising out of such negligent construction and maintenance. SECTION 5. EXTENSIONS. Said Grantee shall construct and extend Its gaa distribution system within said Township, and shall furnish gas to applicants residing therein In accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. SECTION & FRANCHISE NOT EXCLUSIVE. The rights, power and authority herein granted, are not exclusive. Either manufactured or natural gas may bo furnished hereunder. SECTION 7. RATES. Said Grantee shall be entitled to charge the Inhabitants of said Township for gas furnished therein, the rates as approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, to which Commission or its successors authority and jurisdiction to fix and regulate gas rates and rules regulating such service in said Townehip, are hereby granted for the term of this franchise. Such rates and rules shall bo subject to review and change at any time upon petition therefor being made by either said Township, acting by Its Township Board, or by said Grantee. SECTION 8. REVOCATION. The franchise granted by this ordinance is subject to revocation upon sixty (BO) days written notice by the party desiring such revocation. SECTION 9. MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMItflON. JURtSDfCDON. Swd Grantee shall, as to ail other conditions and eloments of service not herein fixed, bo and remain subject to the reasonable rules and regulations of the Michigan Public Service Commission or its successors, applicable to gas service In said Township. SECTION 10. MM AIII This ordinance, when accepted and published es herein provided, shall repeal and supersede the provisions of a gas ordinance adopted by the townehip board on June 1,1967 entitled: AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY. Its successors and assigns, the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, and other public pieces, and to do a local gee business in the TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years. and amendments. If any, to such ordinance whereby a gas franchise wae granted to Consumers Power Company. SECTION 11. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect upon the day after the date of publication thereof; provided, however, it shall cease and be of no effect after thirty days from its adoption unless within said period the Grantee shall accept the same In writing filed with the Township Clerk. Upon acceptance and pubHcatton hereof, this ordinance shall constitute a contract between said Township and said Grantee. We certify that the foregoing Franchise Ordinance was duly enacted by the Township Board of the TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, on the 4th day of March, 1997. Attest: TO THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN: That Consumers Power Company, doing business as CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, hereby accepts the franchise granted to it by your Township Board, on the 4th day of March, 1997, which said franchise is entitled as follows: AN ORDINANCE, granting to CONSUMERS POWER COMPANY, doing business as CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, its successors and assigns, the right, power and authority to lay, maintain and operate gas mains, pipes and services on, along, across and under the highways, streets, alleys, bridges, waterways, and other public places, and to do a local gas business In the TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, for a period of thirty years Consumers Power Company dba CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY John E Manczak, Vice President Re,ail Services Dated- March 4,1997 CLERK CERTIFICATION STATE OF MICHIGAN ) :ss. COUNTY OF BARRY ) I. Darlene Harper. Township Clerk of the TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the annexed is a true and correct copy of the ordinance granting Consumers Power Company, doing business as CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY, a gas franchise, as adopted by the Township Board at a regular mooting on the 4th day of March, 1997. Robert Wayne Norton. Nashville and Bob­ bie Jo Aiston. Nashville. James Wayne Bower. Hastings and Kathy Mae Maynard. Hastings. Eric Michael Coleman. Nashville and Jen­ nifer Kay Daniels, Nashville. I FURTHER CERTIFY that the acceptance, a copy of which is attached hereto, was filed with mo as Township Clerk, on the 4th day of March. 1997; that I have compared the attached copies with the original records in my office, and that the same are true and correct transcripts therefrom. I FURTHER CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing ordinance was published, as appears by proof thereof on file in my office, in The Hastings Banner, a newspaper circulated in the TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, on the 13th day of March, 1997; and that all of said proceedings were regular and in accordance with all legal requirements. Township Clerk Dated: Mwch 4. 1997 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 13, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: MOMTOAOK FOMCLOMNK 6Al8 THIS FIRM IS A DERI COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Doloult hot bran mod* In th* condition* of o mortgog* mod* by Pool Kir choH. o tingl* mon ond Kothy Jo D*Jong. a singl* woman to Vandyh Mortgog* Corporation. o Michigan Corporation. Mortgog**. dot*d October 2. 1995 and r*cord*d on October 19. 1995 in Libor 643. on pog* 22. Barry County R*cord*. Michigan, and wo* assigned by raid mortgog* to th* COUN TRYWIOE HOME LOANS. INC. (l/k/a' Countryw.d* Funding Corporation), a* assign**. by on assign m*nt doled October 6. 1995 which wo* recorded on January 16. 1*. in Liber 649 on Pag* 517. Barry County Record*, on which mortgog* there i« claimed to be du* at th* date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety Thousand Si« Hundred Siwty Eight and 17/100 dollar* (BlB0.66B.t7). including interest at 6.750% per annum Adjustable Rate Mortgage. Interest rate may change on 11/1 of each year. Under th* power of sole contained In raid mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that raid mortgage will be foreclosed by o sol* of th* mortgaged promises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthous* in Hastings. Michigan are 1:00 p.m. o'clock, on April 3. 1997. Said premises ar* situated in Township of Yank** Spring*. Barry County Michigan ond ar* described a*: Unit 10 of Lakelifo Condominium, according to the Master Deed recorded In Libor 411 on Page 745. and a* amended In Libor 515. Pago 23. and Libor 506. Pago 192 ond Libor 679. Pogo 917. Barry County Record*, together with an undivided in­ terest in the common ond limited common •laments of raid condominium a* s*t forth in Master Deed ond described in Ad 59 of the Public Ads of 1978 os amended The redemption period shall bo 6 monfh(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1946CL 600 3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 day* from the dot* of such solo. Dated: February 20. 1997 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC. FOR MFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott < Trott. P.C. Attorney* for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 File 197020912 (3/20) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mod* in the condition* of a mortgage mod* by GERALD G. SIMMET AND SANDRA K. SIMMET. HUSBAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee. doted March 14. 1989. ond recorded on March 14. 1989. in Liber 479. on page 687. Barry County Records Michigan, ond assigned by sold mortgages to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORHON OF IA AN tOWA CORPORATION now known os GMAC MOR TGAGE CORPORATION by an assignment dated April 4. 1989. and recorded on April 18. 1989. in Liber 481. on page 36. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dot* hereof the sum of twenty nin* thousand two hundred forty and 72 100 dollars (829.240.72). including Interest at 11.000% per annum. Under th* power ol sal* contained in said mor tgoge and the statute in such cose mode ond ap proved, notice i* hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sol* of th* mortgaged premises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse, Hosting*. Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on April 24. 1997. Sold promise* are situated In CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan ond ore LOT 2. OF BLOCK 9 OF KENFIELD'S 2ND AUDI TION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLAT5 ON PAGE 37 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) In which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 day* from the dot* of such soi* Dated: March 13. 1997 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgog* s ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremoin 8 Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suit* 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (4/10) moren *. twr ai r:eu p.m. Board member* present: Gates. Harper. Cook. Lewi*. Absent: O'Brien. Also present: 11 citlien* ond guest*. Fire Dept, report received. Approved 2 firemen attending workshop. Renewed Cemetery Contract with Roush. Approved 30 year gas franchise with Consumer* Energy. •all* r*od and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: John Gates. Supervisor (3/13) CARLTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW will meet March 4. 1997 at the Cartton Township Hall at 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 to organize and review the 1997 assessment roll at 730 p.m. The Board of Review meet the public for assessment review at the Carlton Township HaH. 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058, PH. 616-945-5990 on the following dates: Monday. March 10-*am-12pm*2pm-Spm Wednesday. March 12-1pm-4pmS6pm-9pm Wednesday, March 19-1pm-4pm46pm-9pm and any other dates necessary to equalize and finalize the 1997 assessment roll. If you are unaUe to attend, phone in and write in protests will be taken. RATIO 44.87% 50.00% 50.00 46.68 N/C N/C 50.00% Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Timer Cutover Developmental Personal MULTI PLER 1.1143 1.0000 1.0000 1.0711 N/C N/C 1.0000 Ann landers Child hater Dear Ann Lenders: I was married last Valentine's Day. 1 am 26. and "Curtis" is 28. I have no children of my own. but Curtis has an 8-yea.-old son. I consider myself a good person, loving and warm, and I have always loved children — until now. Frankly. I don't know what to make of it. I'm ashamed lo say I hate this little boy. I’ve tried very hard to overcome these hostile feelings. I have prayed. I have told myself night after night that it is not the child's fault. His natural mother ran off with another man when the boy was 7 months old. and no one's heard from her since. The boy hasn't done anything wrong, but even w, I can't stand the sight of him. I get furious just thinking of how many yean I’m going to have him around now that I have married his father. I am angry at myself for feeling this way, Ann. but I can’t help it. I have tried to tell myself that my marriage will be better if I open up my heart to the child and that I will be a better person for it. but nothing works. Please tell me what to do about this dilem­ ma. I don't know how to change the way I feel, and 1 would be horrified if anyone ever found out. Can you help me? — Desperate in California. Dear California: I admire your willingness to admit your true feelings about this child. If you understood why you hate the boy, your hostility would be greatly reduced. Perhaps I can help you see things i.^ore clearly. You are. in a strange way. competing with the youngster for Curtis* love. Also, the boy represents a time in Curtis' life tht you were not a part of, and it bothers you. I urge you to get counseling at once. Unless you resolve the conflicts in your feelings and get rid of the hostility toward that innocent child, your marriage to Curtis is doomed. Three-cent bill Dear Abu Landers: Today, I received a letter from the U.S. Government saying I ow­ ed 3 cents to the Department of Education on a student loan. When ] paid the balance a month ago. 1 called to verify the amount and added 75 cents just in case it was off. Well, now, in addition to the 3 cents, it seems it will coat me an additional 32 cents for the stamp. My first impulse was to laugh it off, but now 1 have come to the conclusion that it is not very funny. If 1 don't pay the 3 cents. I'll be charged a penalty. The overall incompetence of our govern­ ment gives me nightmares. To put an end to this foolishness. I am going to send a check for 10 cents to cover any additional charges that may be levied. Hopefully, it will bring the matter lo a close. Or will it? — Rockford. 111. Dear Rockford: Don’t bet on it. When you get caught in the machinery of our great bureaucracy, there's no telling how long the wheels will keep turning. Keep your sense of humor This nutty scenario is something you will enjoy telling your grandchildren about. • Green and gold Deer Abb Laadcn: The gold necklace my boyfriend gave me for Christinas makes my neck turn green. 1 suspect it's not real gold. Am 1 right? — Annie in Macon, Ga. Dear Annie. The necklace may well be real gold. Some people have an element in their system that does this. Give him a break. Some women didn't get anything. Gem oT the Day (credit Art Buchwald): The less taxes people have to pay. the more The above multipliers do not mean every parcel will receive the same increase new construction, addition, etc., have also been accounted for. Stfn/uM/icementt David Kaiser Carlton Township Supervisor GIRL, Rachael Louise Blodgett Hospital on Feb. a.m. to Doug and Samantha 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches • NOTICE • Hastings Charter Township BOARD of REVIEW ...will meet at Hastings Township Hall, 885 River Road: MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1997 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1997 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Other days may be scheduled. ASSESSMENT Class Agricultural ............ Commercial Industrial Residential............................. Ratio 47.51 ................... 50.00 .........................50.00 ....... 46.31 Multiplier 1.0524 1.0000 1.0000 1.0797 Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the supervisor at least five days in advance. Richard C. Thomas, Supervisor 885 River Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-9690 Stanek born at 19. 1997 at 8:33 Stanek. Weighing long. GIRL, Madison Katheryn Hayes bom at Metropolitan Hospital on Feb. 23, 1997 at 7:20 p.m. to Robin Jcrrils and Dick Hayes of Middleville. Weighing 4 lbs. 2 ozs. and 17H inches long. ROY, Thomas Duane Hamilton bom at Metropolitan Hospital on Feb. 27 al 2:06 p.m. to Jeff and Suzi Hamilton of Alto. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 19*6 inches long. He is welcomed home by his brother Grcgrey. Duane and RuthAnn Hamilton of Nashville and Dewey and Miriam Hom of Hastings are the grandparents GIRL, Leah Louise bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 25. 1997 al 4:45 p.m. to Kelly and Scott Sandy of Plainwell. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Brandon David bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 24. 1997 at 9:35 a.m. to David and Brenda Wallers of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20Vi inches long. GIRL, Micaela Grace bom at Pennock Hospital on March I. 1997 to Teresa Price and Jason McLeod of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Anna May bom al Pennock Hospital on March 3. 1997 at 4:20 p.m. to Timothy and Sheryl Thompson of Clarksville. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long. money they will have left to buy gcxxls made in Hong Kong. Slick brother Dear Abb Laaders: After my father passed away. Mom offered my brother the downstairs apartment of her home. Mom lives upstairs and agreed to let him live on the ground floor for the first year rent-free. After that, he was supposed to start paying rent. It is now seven years later, and my mother has yet to see a full month's rent. She is a very good-hearted person and believes my brother when he tells her things are tough and he can give her only a few bucks here and there Mom is 73 and working two jobs. She has four other children who are struggling, but we all manage to get by and try to help her a little. This slick brother will be 40 soon. If he lived anywhere else, his landlord would have thrown him out by now. but because it's Mom. he thinks he can get away with it. 1 hope you will print my letter so my brother will see it and maybe it will shame him into shaping up. — Long Island. N.Y. Dear Long Island: Moochers like your brother are generally shameless. I'm printing your letter, however, on the outside chance that it might make a dent. Meanwhile, it would be helpful if someone could make your mother see that she is crippling your brother even more by allowing him to get away with such shameless freeloading. Make the effort. Hail heroes Dear Abb Laaders: Last September. 1 at­ tempted suicide. My whole life was a mess. I was unconscious for three days and almost died, but thank God, 1 lived. The very first people to arrive at my home after the 911 call were three wonderful firemen from Engine 1441. along with a wonderful officer from the Dublin. Calif., police. These four men worked hard to save my life. The firemen kept me breathing until lhe paramedics arrived The police officer kept curiosity seekers away from my home and consoled my daughter and a friend. My daughter told me how caring and compas­ sionate they all were. Three months later. I wrote a letter thank­ ing all of them for working so hard to save my life. Ann. I was not prepared for what hap­ pened next. The three firemen look time out of their busy schedules to come lo my house with a Christmas card and a plant. I have never been so amazed in my life. These complete strangers cared enough to go out of their way to show kindness Newspapers tend to print only the negative about the police and fire departments Please kt your readers know how kind and gentle the men and women art who protect and serve their various communities. — Forever Grateful in California. Dear Grateful: What a splendid tribute to the firemen and policeman who helped save your life. These extraordinary people perform acts of heroism every day and think nothing of il. Bless them. Take her back Dear Ann Landen: Several months ago. 1 broke off my engagement to my fiance. I was going away to school and rarely found time lo write letters, much less visit. 1 was also hav­ ing family problems and couldn't take the stress of maintaining a serious relationship. Here's the dilemma. My family problems have been resolved. 1 have graduated from college and have a good job. 1 want him back. After 1 got my life on track. I realized how much I missed him. I still love him. Ann. and want to marry him. How do 1 apologize for what I did? 1s there any way I can fix this? — Raleigh. W. VA. Dear Raleigh: The best way to "fix" a broken relationship is to be totally honest, make no excuses and just ask for forgivness. Good luck. Lonesome? Take charge of your life and mm if around. Write for Ann Landers ’ new booklet, “How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely.'' Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling! to: Friends, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada. send $5.15) Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, lac. lake Odessa N€UUS The Hale-Bopp comet is still visible, given the proper hour and the correct quadrant of the sky. On March 18 the comet should be visible 20 degrees up in the northcast in the pre-dawn hours. It will also be visible in the early evening at 13 degrees in the northwest. The Ionia County Chapter of the Michigan Asaociation of Retired Persons (M ARSP) will meet Thursday, March 20. All public school retirees are invited to attend. Reservations should be made by a call to 374-8420 by this week Friday. The luncheon meetings are held at the Ionia County Commission on Aging building on Hudson Street with a heart-related program this month. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met at the Depot/Museum Saturday with 26 pre­ sent. The speaker advised her audience on proper methods of photo preservation. Besides good programming, the society offers people with mutual interest in climbing the family tree to connect with others of the same bent. Someone came with a quest on the Tanner family and found another. Likewise, a Wyoming lady said she has a Luther book and found someone else who has an interest in that family. The book lists Asahel Luther, who was named in Joyce Wcinbrecht's story of the Granges of Barry County. Asahel was the overseer in the Rutland Grange when it was formed. • The Wyoming couple arrived early and drove around a bit trying to find the depot. Upon inquiring downtown. tomcone told them to look somewhere near the railroad! The depot was moved to its location on Emer­ son Street in 1988. Perhaps we need a sign on Jordan Lake Avenue pointing in the right direction. Ed and Phyllis Miller of Bellevue returned this Sunday to attend church with their daughter Christine Cunningham's family. Weekend guests of Kurt and Christa Rosen­ berg and baby Anna were Kurt's parents from Wisconsin. They were much surprised to learn in conversation with Carol VanZyl that the Roeenhurg grandparents had been very good friends of Carol's parents in Racine Carol moved from Wisconsin to Holland when she was 13. They knew many of the same people. It's a small world! "Wonderful Wednesday'' was off toa good start last week with more than 40 youngsters coming after school. Part of the fun was for each child to make his own ice cream using SNOWMOBILE STORAGE INSIDE Located in Middleville. Very reasonable rates. Call 616-365-0583 HASTINGS Varsity Jacket* Novelty & Promo hems. Team Uniforms. Design Consultenon Services - Al B MM-Laka Screes Frieda* Active Wear 4 Taeeiaf Sales 121 E Orchard - Dehon 616-623-8340 two plastic begs with the ingredients in the in­ ner sack and water with sah in the larger outer bag. Fortunately, the weather was mild enough the process could be done outside and then brought indoors for eating pleasure. The next Lenten service will be March 16 at the Woodgrove Church, at Coats Grove with the Rev. Litchfield peaking. The service Sunday past was at St. Edwards and featured lhe choir of the boat church singing three numbers, opening by Fr. Tom Bouffrrd and the message by Rev. Brian AUbright of Woodbury. The church was full and most joined the fellowship time in the dining room later. The Page Memorial Building did double or triple duty on Monday. The usual business of the village was taking place and election for village trustees, along with the business of the Odessa Township Board of Review in other rooms. Turnout for voting was very light. The Board of Review had sufficient customers to warrant their time. United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church met Monday evening in the church lounge and observed the Cal) to Prayer and Self-Denial. Easter cards were addressed for shut-ins Business news from the nation includes the story that Conrail Inc. has agreed to an amended merger, which will allow both CSX and Norfolk Southern io get pan of Conrail. The talking price is $10.5 billion. Conrail has dominated rail traffic in the northeast. By dividing the system, both competing lines will get a share. Conrail was formed by the federal govern­ ment to take over Penn Central and five other failing lines in the northeast. CSX operates more than 18,000 miles of track in 20 states. This included the Detroit to Chicago line via Lake Odessa. It is gratifying to leave home to attend an evening meeting with some daylight left in the sky. It is also gratifying to have the wwterholes dry and to have less water pouring into one's basement through tiles into sump pits and through cracks in lhe floor — caused by saturation of the soil. The Lake Odessa cemetery ordinance states ihai tnpod winter arrangements may be left only until March 31. The drives on the east side arc now open For recent weeks they have been limited by yellow ribbon at the end of the graveled portion so one had best drive in and back out. OMKIRHI iVlh TUNN for Hastings Area School System is at one location in town: CENTRAL ELEMENTARY!! (Pleasantview area residents go to Pleasantview Elementary.) on March 12 and 13 8:30 a.m. • 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. ■ 8:00 p.m. (Pleasantview one hour earlier.) Bring: — the official birth certificate, — the immunization record, — the child’s social security number (optional) It Is not necessary to bring the child. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 13, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... The Grange in Barry County Conclusion by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Al lhe beginning of the century the Grange was still growing rapidly in lhe United Stales and in Michigan Thirteen Granges had been organized in Barry County by lhe end of the 1890s. In the early yean of the 1900s, five more were chartered in lhe county Maple Grove Township became involved in lhe late summer of 1901. when a group of farm families in the southeastern pan of the township decided to organize a Grange in their community. The charter was granted on Jan. I. 1902. Meetings were held at the Quailtrap School house and in their homes. The hall at Maple Grove Center was rented for special meetings In 1912. they purchased the hall at Maple Grove Censer from Mrs. Lapham and used it until it was sold in 1948 to the township to be used as a town hall. A site had been given to the Grangers by George and Bessie Mason, one half mile south of Maple Grove center. Grange volunteers and others in the area started the building and on June 24. 1949. the new hall was dedicated. Maple Leaf Grange followed the concepts of National and Stale Grange. They made il possible for members to purchase farm and household supplies at lower prices. They of­ fered the insurance policies to protect members. They participated in Grange events at county and state levels, as well as national. A press release on March 4. 1948. told of a social and business meeting held which climaxed a membership drive contest. Walter Mapes and Harvey Cheeseman were lhe leaders of two competing teams. The result was 35 new members were voted into lhe order. The meeting finished with a luncheon and the birthdays of members were celebrated with ceremony. The Grangers also had a meeting al the school house near Maple Grove Center which had been purchased to house the newly organized Juvenile Grand. The plan Was to redecorate the building for the young people of the community. There was no electricity in the building at this time (March 1948). Gas lanterns were being used lo light the building. The school was the former Maple Grove School The Juvenile Grange had been organized sometime around December 1947. Al this time. Maple Leaf Grange was still meeting al the hall in Maple Grove. There were 36 youngsters in the newly organized group. The master of the Juvenile Grange was Norman Healy Matrons were Mrs. Jack Ellinston, Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. Cliff Rich and Mrs Milo Young They rang ed in age from 5 to 14 years old Officers installed at Maple Leaf Grange No. 940 in 1947 were Walter Mapes, master. Harvey Cheeseman. overseer; June Potter, lecturer. Myrtle Mapes, secretary; Otto Dahm, treasurer; Doris Holcomb. Chaplain; Steward Jack Elliston; Assistant Steward Gary Young; Lady Assistant Steward Elsie Young; Gatekeeper John Johnson; Flora Josephene Cheeseman; Pomona Gerturd Purcell; and Ceres Bernice Dahm. Installing offices were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bancroft of Carlton Grange No. 264. The Maple Leaf Juvenile Band was invited io Grange Day at the Ionia Fair. The band, made up of about 10 members, was under the direction of Mrs. Milo Young. They were from ages 7 to 14. On Dec. 18, 1975, Johnstown Grange No. 127 resolved to consolidate with Maple Leaf Grange. On Jan. 10. 1976 the consolidation was completed with the approval of Michigan Stale Grange. The Johnstown Grange proper­ ty then was sold in February of 1977 Wedding receptions, anniversaries, family reunions and Old Time Fiddlers made good use of the hall and still in 1997 are doing so. In 1986, Carlton Grange chose to join Maple Leaf Grange No. 940. making it the last Grange to hold a charter in Barry County. They still hold meetings, during daytime hours and the Grange Hall is still the site of many activities. Musical groups such as the dulcimer players and the Old Time Fiddlers still hold jamborees there, the music ringing out loud and clear. It is still the site of wed­ ding receptions, anniversary parties and reu­ nions. The concepts of the Grange continue to exist. Some of the members of Maple Leaf Grange were Lawrence and Doris Holcomb. William and Reva Schantz. Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Aimlie. Russell Aimlie. Lee and Josephne Mapes. Clayton and Bessie Decker. Ard an Ina Decker. Homer Schantz. Dorothy and Raymond Franks. Leo and Ruth Wood. Maurice and Sela Healy. Gertrude and Orville Purcell. Vira Van Fleet. Harold and Bemeice Gray, Milo and Leia Young, and Harvey and Josephine Cheeseman. They spent many hours making Maple Leaf Grange work well. Woodland Grange No. 1639 organized in Maple Leaf Grange No. 940. Maple Grove Township. 1902. It was active until 1923. Adam Baitinger and Ruben Geriinger were active members of this early Grange. When Adam and Marguerite France Baitinger were mar­ ried in 1923 she was taken in as a Grange member, but the Woodland Grange became inactive before she could really become in­ volved. Lawrence Finefrock was master at the time she joined. In 1933, Woodland Grange No. 1639 was reoganized, and remained active until 1943-1944. The membership of Woodland Grange was about 130 strong. They met first in the Town Hall, but moved to Woodland High School, which was empty due to the building of the new consolidated school in 1923. Dancing was not permitted in the Town Hail and the Grange wanted to hold square dances as well as regular dances. Grangers like to dance They could do this in the old school house. There they could also hold euchre and pedro parties, which were impor­ tant to fund raising tor the Grange The Grange was the last group to use the school house before it was torn down around 1946. They held one final dance before the demise of the school-Grange Hall. Albert Reesor served as the last master of Woodland Grange and Lawrence Finefrock was its last secretary. Viola Lind Cunningham joined the Woodland Grange as soon as she was old enough, 14 years old. She has remained an ac­ tive Grange member for over 50 years and has received a 50-year fenember pin. Some members of the Woodland Grange No. 1639 were Mr. and Mrs. William H. Lind; the Lawrence Fine frocks. Wes and Mabel Booher; John and Jessie Gardiner; Jop Jordan; the Ted Jordans; the Lyn Osgoods; the Grant Osgoods; the Lee Hansbargers; Lester and Mrs. Lake; Hilda Summ Baas; the John Smiths; Agnes, Doris and Hazel Smith; Albert and Cloc Hauer, the Albert Rectors; and Viola Cunningham, to name just a few. Woodland Grange No. 1639 served its members by offering the many services available through the Grange Fire and wind­ storm insurance, auto and life insurance were important parts of the program. The Grange offered social events, educational programs and held fund-raisers to aid the organization and the community. They carried out com­ munity services in the tradition of the Grange, serving election day dinners, helping with blood banks, sponsoring youth groups and during both Work! War I and World War II promoted patriotism, rolled bandages, knit caps and socks (WW1) and sold war bonds. Woodland Grange was lost just as many other Granges have been, to the changing times. Mobility of the population, decrease in family farms, the invasion of television into every home and changing needs and changing economy finally caused it to give up its charier. Its members who wished to stay in­ volved in the Grange joined with Carlton No. 264 or Lakeside Grange. Ionia County. Woodland Grange members participated in Barry County Pomona No. 26 programs. Woodland Grange may be gone. but (he good times and good works still remain in the memories of its members and their children. Grange dinners were tops. Grange dances were great fun. and who can forget the box socials, the card parties? Listen a moment and you will hear the music playing and the familiar call “Do Si Do your partner." Welcome Corners Grange No. 1644 was chartered about 1902 and continued to hold it into the 1970s. The hall, a sprawling frame building, was located on the corner of what is now known as M-43 and North Broadway. The members of the Welcome Corners Grange joined in the concepts the Grange en­ dorsed. They were ready to help members and neighbors in need. They held dinners and socials to raise money. Welcome Comers School and Welcome Judy Newton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Newton, was Cinderella in 1958. She represented Johnstown Grange No. 127. Comers Methodist Church shared this comer, and it was a busy place. The Grange held dances. Music was important to Welcome Grange. Bud Wolfe and his family supplied good music for Welcome Grange and other Granges Welcome Grange had the only Michigan State Grange Cinderella from Barry County. In 1957, officers at Welcome Grange were Master Erie Peake; Overseer Stanley Malcom; Lecturer Ruby Anderson; Steward Lawrence Larin; Assistant Steward Carl Lenz; Chaplain Gladys Larkin; Secretary Leone Scott; Treasurer Dewey Anderson; Gatekeeper Lawrence Jordan: Ceres Clara Malcom; Pomona June Peake; Flora Elsa Jor­ dan; and Lady Asst. Steward Alma Lenz. There were several programs Pomona Granges participated in that were to unique to it. One of these was lhe Cinderella program, where young people of the Grange in the county were selected to compete with the other Pomonas of the state for the national ti­ tle of Cinderella. This program involved the meeting of each Grange in the County at their own Grange. They then formed caravans lo travel to lhe “Mystery Ride Destination." Only the Pomona Committee, which was made up of the lecturers from lhe individual Granges, knew the final destination of the "ride." Once the destination was reached, a program for selecting the Cinderella and Prince began. Once they were selected, a potluck luncheon and dancing followed, with Cinderella leading the Grand March. Gifts were solicited from various local businesses to be given to the young people. Some of the Cinderellas from the past were Juanita Grabau of Irving Grange. 1948; Mrs. Damon Warner of Star Grange. 1949; when silver slippers was added to the gifts. Mrs. Paul Palmer was Cinderella in 1950; Vivian Smith was chosen in 1951. Yvonne Clem of Cartion Grange was Cinderella in 1951. which was the fifth year of the Mystery Ride. Janet Hawks of Johnstown, was selected in 1953 This was the year that a Prince was add ed to the competition. Robert Harrison of Irv­ ing Grange was chosen as Prince. Geraldine Sinclair of Star Grange was Cinderella in 1954 and James Harrison of Irving was selected as Prince. No record for 1955 was found. In 1956 Sue Ann Stanton of Irving Grange was chosen as Cinderella and Dwight Newton. Johnstown Grange, was the Prince. No record from 1957. Judy Newton was (From left) Vere Carter, Inring Grange. Grover Grigsby, master of Michigan State Grange, and Milton Buehler, master of Irving Grange, at their 100th an­ niversary, 1973. (From left) Wendal Shroyer, steward, Lynden Stamm, gatekeeper, Jerry Andrus, overseer, Genevieve Shroyer, lady assistant steward. May 16,1965, Carlton Grange No. 264. selected for 1958 as the Cinderella, represen­ ting Johnstown Grange. Virgil Franks of Maple Leaf Grange was chosen Prince. No further records were located until 1963. when Gayle Barlow was selected as State Grange Cinderella after winning Barry Coun­ ty Cinderella. Harold Brewer was the Barry County Prince. Gayle was crowned Cinderella at the State Grange Convention in October 1963. al the Michigan Slate Grange Convention held in Sault Ste. Marie. Michigan State Grange Cinderellas received golden slippers. In 1964 Judy Talbot of Welcome Grange was chosen Barry County Cinderella. No Prince was named that year Sources: Viola Lind Cunningham, Woodland. Michigan; Marguerita Baitinger, Woodland Michigan; Reva Schantz: Nashville. Michigan The Grange 1867-1967; First Century of Service and Education; W.L. Robinson: The National Grange. 1616 H. Street. N.W. Washington. D.C.. The Grange in Michigan: an agricultural history of Michigan over the past 90 years; Fred Dump. CONSTRUCTION New Homes Additions Pole Bams 4 Garages 4niumI WrmtxraAtp Card MAPLE LEAF ORANGE HALL Saturday, Feb. 8,1997 Thia is lo certify that Call Scott Licensed & Insured Rapunzel BARBIE' Keepsake Ornament J. 1st in the Children’s Collector BARBIE Ornament •eriet. r fr g-t-______ Grange No.J.'S 5 7 y V Due* paid to lhe end of calendar year 19 SEEKING BIDS Start a collection for someone special! w* V-Au k lid._________ aaeanamr Members card belonging to Libbie Douglas, longtime member of Glass Creek Grange. 4 miles south of Nashville M-66 Cinder Round A Square Dances Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop *10.00 per couple Maple Leaf Grange Hall is still very active. The Hastings Area School System Is ...for the Kitchen Equipment for the Hastings Northeastern Elementary, Southeastern Elemen­ tary, and Star Elementary Schools. Bidding documents may be obtained at the Administrative Office of the Hastings Area School Systems, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, Ml 49058. • PM • 12 MIDNIGHT ■ mrinbrr ul KAMbKE 616-731-4538 Classic Country Band THE NATIONAL GRANGE® The Dean Hicks Co.. Grand Rapids. Michigan, 1963; Barry County Granges: Clara Stanton; Barry County History, 1985. Taylor Publishing Company. Dallas. Texas; Allegan Barry County Histories, 1880; Records from Glass Creek Grange, Russell and Lila Nash; Archives. Hastings Banner; Interviews with Ron Nash. Russell Nash and many others who remember. HOW. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7, Saturday 9-5 Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 p.m., Wednesday. April 2, 1997, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Submit bids to: Superintendent of Schools Hastings Area School Systems 232 W. Grand St. Hastings. Ml 49058 Bids are to be clearly labeled 'Kitchen Equipment Bid" The Hastings Area School Systems reserves lhe right to waive any informalities and to reject any and all bids. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 13, 1997 Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Hastings’ hoop season a testament of hard-work; Lakewood aims for state title What a super Saxon start. What a difficult finish lo swallow Hastings nailed its first seven shots and nine of its first 11 to charge ahead of DeWitt Tuesday night in regional basketball action at Hastings High. But down the stretch, especially dunng the final 12 minutes, it was the Panthers who canned a majority of lhe crucial baskets With a 28-13 run in the fourth quarter and in the overtime. DeWitt escaped Hastings High with a 59-54 post-season victory. The Saxons may have lost on Tuesday, but they certainly have come a long way compared lo last season when they won just a handful of games. The last district title for Hastings' eagers came in 1993. Give the team's coaches some well-deserved handshakes On Tuesday night, the Hastings High gymnasium was rocking with noise and enthusiasm. Il was great to see lhe blue and gold colors and the celebrations. I. personally, will celebrate this season, not looking back, but rather looking forward. Even journalists are allowed to hold feelings and those who say not must sometimes turn the other cheek. Nice job Saxons with special recognition going out to seniors Jason Fuller and Jay Bolthouse. This is not the end of a season, but rather the beginning of a new year. Fortunately, for Qarry County sports fans Tuesday one of our teams did pull off a great feat, the Lakewood volleyball squad. The Lady Vikings ousted Stevensville-Lakeshore in three games to win a Class B Stale quarterfinal match at Jenison High. It was not easy, but Coach Kellie Row land's crew knew and did what they had to do. Il was the third year that Lakewood advanced to the Stale quarters and now they go after lhe only goal that lhey have never achieved: a Stale championship. Seniors Joni Daniels. Jennifer Mitchell. Addi Radcliff. Pearl Ward and Gretchen Reed have not only given the local spiking success plenty of points, but have also provided great leadership. The State semifinal matchup will take place al lhe University Arena at Western Michigan University at 8:30 p.m. Friday. Support from all of Barry County would certainly help lhe team lo achieve its dream. Hope lo sec you there! Swinging for the Broncos: The 31st Annual Hastings Bronco Golf Outing will be held at Hastings Country Club on Thursday, June 19. The event is sponsored by Western Michigan University and Felpausch. Proceeds this year will support scholarships to WMU for several college bound youths from Hastings. Price for round of golf, cart and dinner is $50. dinner only is $20 and if you would like to sponsor a hole (wording on a sign) the cost is $150. Registration will begin al 8 a.m.. tee-off is scheduled for 9 a m . a steak cookout will be held al 2 p.m. and a program with awards and a raffle will occur at 2:30 p.m. Advance registration is required with the reservation deadline being Friday. June 6. Registration forms arc available at the Felpausch store in Hastings at lhe service counter. Remit the registration form and fee lo: Hastings Golf Outing. Western Michigan University. Kalamazoo Michigan. MI. 49008. The phone number you can call is (616) 387­ 3124 and the fax number is (616) 387-3568. • Road to Indy and Salem: For all of lhe basketball-crazed fans out there, this is by tar the best time of the year The NCAA Tournament (Division I) begins today, 12 noon sharp in what should be a wellcontested journey towards the National Championship. In my opinion there are 4-5 teams with solid shots of winning and a group of 8 more with outside chances of taking home a title from Indianapolis. Hope College will take part in lhe Division III Tournament that will conclude in Salem. Virginia with lhe Final Four. The Flying Dutchmen (26-2) will begin its quest for the Final Four on Friday against NebraskaWesleyan (22-5) in Lincoln, Neb. Pat Stegeman. of Caledonia, is one of Hope's (op performers with a 7.3 point average, a 3.3 rebound average. 43 assists and 27 steals. Correction: It hurts to admit it, but I made a small goof in last week's column. The Philadelphia Flyers are not one of the NHL's Orig: tai 6. but were one of lhe first expansion teams to come into the professional hockey league. The Flyers, like the Red Wings, have a great tradition — Bobby Clarke and Bernie Parent just to name a couple of the great ones — but were not around when Detroit. Toronto, Montreal. Boston, the New York Rangers and Chicago first started lo do battle on the ice. I guess the goof just shows my age. Talk to you soon. Lady Vikings headed to state semifinals at WMU Next stop: the State semifinals and lhe Lakewood volleyball team believes that two more wins are well within reach. The Lady Vikings will play in the Class B semifinals Friday night at Western Michigan University after defeating StevensvilleLakeshore 15-7. 12-15. 15-7 in stale quarterfinal action at Jenison High on Tuesday night. Lake wood's opponent Friday will be Marysville with match time set for 8:30 p.m. at WMU's University Arena. • Lake wood (60-2-1) missed on only two serves Tuesday and came up with the big hits on key points all night long versus Lakeshore Lakeshore (42-8-1) finished lhe season with a No. 2 ranking in the final Class B poll. But. earlier in the year, it was the No. 3 Lady Vikings who stole the thunder by beating the Lancers at the Dec. 21 Stevensville-Lakeshore Tournament. Needless to say. Lakewood was focused and fired up for its rematch. "We kept control of the game and just kind of dominated." Lakewood Coach Kellie Rowland said. "We knew what we needed to do. (Still) I don't think we played with a lot of emotion." If that's the case. Marysville belter watch Saxons shoot out to lead, lose regional in overtime When evaluating the outcome ot Tuesday's regional basketball game between Hastings and DeWitt, four important categories stand out. Experience, execution down the stretch, free throws and turnovers . In a!l three areas it was the DeWitt team that came out on top. And il was lhe Panthers who bounced back to defeat lhe host Saxons 59-54 in overtime. Experience: DeWitt's roster includes 12 seniors compared to a Hastings* team that had just two upperclassmen. "DeWitt's been here." Hastings Coach Don Schils said. “We as coaches were aware of that." Execution down the stretch: Hastings led 41-31 after three quarters, but DeWitt had a 16-6 run in the fourth quarter and then pulled the game out with a 12-9 edge in the overtime period. Free throw shooting: The visiting Panthers made !5-of-23 attempts from lhe charity stripe. Hastings, in comparison did not even attempt 15 shots, but made 8-of-l3 from the free throw line. And turnovers, the young Saxon squad made 22 in all with 10 of those coming in die second stanza. In the final statistics. DeWitt was clearly in charge, but early on it was Hastings who stole all of the limelight. The Saxons nailed their first seven field attempts in lhe first quarter to streak out to an early advantage. Guard Ed VanDerMolen made five of the seven field goals with bold moves to the goal to start the game. Center Darnel) Day made the other two field goals with post-up moves inside. Senior Jay Bolthouse and backup center Ben O'Mara also canned field goals as Hastings went 9for-ll from the floor in the opening eight minutes and held an 18-12 lead over the DeWin squad. "They were ready." Schils said of his team's start. "Ed made a couple of nice jump fakes (and) that momentum carried over for a big part of the game." Both teams started the second quarter a bit cool, but Kyle Pohja and Evan Winkler kept the Hastings' flames ignited with some nifty shooting of their own. A Pohja leaner made the score 20-12 two minutes in, a Winkler 3-pointer increased the margin lo 23-14, a Pohja reverse layup put the score at 25-18 and a Pohja outside jumper made it 27-20 with roughly four minutes to play in the first half. Pohja's six second quarter points led Hastings, while DeWitt center Scott Elliott tallied 8 points in the second frame and 10 in the first half. At halftime, Hastings remained on lop 33-25. DeWitt managed many second and third shot opportunities in the third quarter, while Hastings was not able to drain a 2-pointer for the opening 4:51 of the stanza. "We stopped boxing out and DeWitt goes to the boards hard." Schils said. Still the off-shooting by the Saxons (2-of- 10 in the third quarter) did not hurt the home team too much and. in fact, the Saxons out­ scored the Panthers 8-6 by hitting 4-for-4 from the free throw line. Pohja's presence on the glass was especially evident in the third quarter as he finished the frame already with 10 rebounds on the night. Gavin Gillette scored 8 points. Jay Lamer 7 and DeWin drained 6-of-7 free throws in Hastings* Adam Gee (40) goes up inside the paint for two points as DeWitts James Scott (52) prepares to make a play on defense. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the fourth quarter, helping lo send the game to overtime. Day put Hastings in front 47­ 44 with 1:21 to play with a driving shot, but three free throws by the Panther club in the last 1:02 evened the score at the end of regulation. Hastings went to the charity stripe four limes in the fourth quarter, but missed on all of lhe attempts. "We got tentative in the fourth quarter and you can't do that." Schill explained. Lamer made the first basket in overtime to make it 49-47 DeWitt and Gillette tallied 6 points in he extra frame. Hastings still had a shot when Jeff Storrs nailed a 3-pointer (53­ 52 DeWitt) with 45 seconds to play, but DeWitt controlled the ball and made 6-of-6 Bollhouse knew why the team was able to turn the comer so successfully. "We were a team this year," Fuller said. "It's weird (though) at one moment there's such a high and lhe next moment it’s gone." "Wc played harder and were more consistent," Bolthouse explained. "We prttty much wanted to win districts, but it's lodgh losing the last game." from the free throw line in the four minute period to win 59-54 in the regional contest. Afterwards, the Hastings coach reflected on the season and the drastic climb his Saxons made from last season's two win campaign to this year's district championship. Seniors Jason Fuller and Jay Bolthouse, as Schils said, have seen how "bad it can get" and "tasted lhe rood side" as well. Fuller and out. "Our attitude, it's over (the quarterfinals) and we've got to move on." Rowland explained. "If we pass the ball, we can play with anybody.“ An Addi Radcliff block was the final point scored in the first game, but for the most See SEMIFINALS, Page 11 The Saxons played in front of a jampacked, boisterous home crowd on Tuesday, but still came up a few points short of a victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Schils was encouraged for the support shown to the Saxon basketball program on Tuesday night. "Il has been absolutely unbelievable," Schils said. "The cheerleaders. Mr. J (Athletic Director Tim Johnston), the fans... We have things buzzing here. There are a lot of people to thank and a lot to build on here." See SAXONS, Page 11 Lakewood's Joni Daniels (12) prepares to pass the volleyball as senior teammates Gretchen Reed (6). Jennifer Mitchell (15) and Peart Ward (11) look on in Tuesday s Class B State quarterfinals. (Photo provided) Kyle Pohja (42) scored all 12 of his Saxon points in the second and third quarters of Tuesday's regional contest at Hastings High. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 13, 1997 — Page 11 SEMIFINALS, SAXONS, continued from Page 10 continued from Page 10 part il was the serving of Jennifer Mitchell and Lakeshore net violations/crrors that resulted in lopsided score. In game iwo. the Lancers fought back behind the hilling and serving of Sarah Behnkie Bchnkic. who will play volleyball tf-Michigan next fall, ripped a service ace lo ■pt Lakeshore ahead 11-7, but Lakewood Sinic back to get to within one (’2-11) after service point by Gretchen Reed. The ♦ jjanrers however, tallied three of the last jAiur points to even the match at one game Ifpccc. r.Lakewood was determined in the third and ■deciding game, leaping out to a 7-0 ^advantage and never looking back. Mitchell i and Jami Schrock gave the Lady Vikings BAomc potency in their hitting arsenal with Mnmg athletic blocks and Melissa Ruder Pcamc up big in the serving department by *”Rallying the game's last four points. > "We made a lot of mistakes in the second game, but we started to block in the third game." Rowland said. “(Lakeshore's) front line is hard to beat, so the key was blocking. We told them that the timing had to be . there." Lakewood's seniors were instrumental in the team's quarterfinal victory. Mitchell finished with 14 kills. 12 digs and 12 service points. PcJrl Ward had 7 blocks and 2 See SEMIFINALS, Page 12 Regionals Al Hastings DEWITT 59 HASTINGS 54 (O.T.) DeWitt...12-13-6-16-12=59 Hastings...18-15-8-6-7=54 DeWitt: Matt Dodson 0 1-3 I. Gavin Gillette 6 (3) 7-7 22. Dan Weeks 3 2-4 8. Robb Elliott 0 2-2 2. Jay Larner 4 (I) 3-5 12. Scott Elliott 6 0-2 12. James Scott I 0­ 0 2. Totals: 20 (4) 15-23=59 Hastings: Ed VanDerMolcn 6 2-4 14, Jay Bolthouse I 0-2 2, Evan Winkler 1(1) 0-0 3. Adam Gee 2 0-0 4, Kyle Pohja 5 2-2 12. Darnell Day 5 0-0 10. Ben O'Mara 1 0-0 2, Jeff Storrs I 4-5 6. Totals: 23 8-13=54 District finals At Wayland HASTINGS 53 WAYLAND 43 by David T. Young Editor A fabulous finish Friday night powered Hastings to its first Class B district basketball championship since 1993 with a 53-43 victory over host Wayland in the finals. The Saxons trailed throughout most of the game, but took control when it counted. They broke a 41-41 tie with a little more than two and a half minutes left in the contest and scored the next 12 points. Guard Ed VanDerMolcn sparked the late surge by canning a 3-pointer with 2:38 remaining. Then came a barrage of Saxon free throws, as the Wildcats had to foul to stay in contention. VanDerMolcn and Jeff Storrs were accurate at the line, however, to doom Wayland's hopes. The Saxons finished the night making l5-of-20 free tosses. Hastings out-gunned the host squad 21-6 in the fourth period lo turn a closely contested game into a comfortable final cushion. VanDerMolcn scored 9 of his team­ leading 19 points in the final stanza. Darnell Day, who hit some key inside baskets in the third quarter to keep things close, finished with 12 points and Storrs ended up with 9 points. Things weren't looking so good for the Saxons in the first three periods, as they trailed by as many as seven points and started the final eight minutes down by five, 37-32. And Wayland's Walter Smith, famous for his Vinnie Johnson "Microwave" imitations, hadn't even heated up yet. Doing most of the damage were Wildcat guard Jason Hilaski, who swished four 3point shots in the third period, and Jason Grevenstuk, who scored heavily inside and finished the night with 20 points. But Smith's shooting display, like the devastating one he did on Middleville in the district opener, never materialized all night. The Saxons were able to bold the O-K Gold Conference's second leading scorer to just 4 points. Hastings* Ed VanDerMolcn (24) drives past Wayland's Lance Laker in last Friday's district championship game at Wayland. VanDerMolen led the Saxons with 19 points, including 9 in the fourth quarter. �Farmer’s Insurance Group McDonald’s of Hastings GAKYMGG 126 S. Michigan • 945-4454 1215 W. State Street. Hastings 948-8233 Wren Funeral Home McLeod Chiropractic Barry County Lumber 1401 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-2471 128 W. Center, Hastings 948-3170 225 N. Industrial Park Hastings 945-3431 WBCH Brown’s Custom Interiors Dr. Daniel R. Gole World s Best Country 221 N. Industrial Park Hastings 945-2479 948-2244 Hastings Manufacturing Welton’s Dean’s Napa i 122 N. Jefferson. Hastings 948-9696 100.1 FM Hastings a 325 N Hanover 945-2491 J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings 9459554 Precision Auto Body Repair, Inc. 819 E. Railroad, Hastings 401 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-5352 121 W. Woodlawn. Hastings Blankensteln Pontiac • Olds • GMC 328 N. Michigan. Hastings 948-8000 Electric Motor Service Spencer’s Towing Recovery 1569 S. Bedford Rd.. Harings 945-5113 Hastings - 945-2909 ( also tires) Middleville - 795-3369 Brian’s Tire Service 948-9472 235 S. Jefferson Street. Hastings 94S 9540 Hodges Jewelry Coleman Agency 122 W. State Street. Hastings 945-2963 203 S. Michigan Avenue. Hastings 945-3412 ICS Travel Barry County Rental 128 E. Court Street. Hastings 945-5110 2166 W. Gun Lake Road. Hastings 945-5588 Tom’s Market Plumb’s Valu-Rlte 241 E. State Road Hastings 902 W State Hastings 945-5372 945-4921 Performance Plus Quick Lube State Farm Insurance 430 W. State Street. Hastings 948 8558 King’s Musk Center 130 W. State Street. Hastings 945-4284 Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. Jefferson. Hastings 945-3429 PAUL PETERSON 329 W. Mill Street. Hastings 948-8001 Pennock Hospital Sports Medicine Program 1009 West Green. Hastings 948-3111 National Bank of Hastings 241 W. State Street. Hastings 945-3437 Cappon Oil Co. Barry Auto Supply, Inc. 1601 S. Bedford Rd.. Hastings 945-3354 fnwplrlr Madtee Step Service Bob’s Grill A. Restaurant Lyons Septic Tank Pumping 945-7 21 139 E. Court Street. Hastings 945-9022 3305 W. Quimby. Hastings 945-5379 Advanced Commercial Printers White’s Photographic Studio Gavin Chevrolet • Buick • Gao • Pontiac 133 E. State Street. Hastings 945-9105 131 W. State Street. Hastings 945-3967 On M-37 North of Middleville 795-3318 Hastings Chrysler • Plymouth Dodge • Jeep • Eagle Glnbach Funeral Home Hastings City Bank 328 S. Broadway. Hastings Safe and Sound Since 1886 1455 W. State Street. Hastings 945-9383 or 1 500-888-6164 945-3252 150 West Court St.. Hastings Gavin Ford-Mercury 1310 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings 304 N. Broadway ■ 948-8046 'Your Local Auto Parts Store' �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 13, 1997 SEMIFINALS, continued from page 11 service aces, Addi Radcliff dished out 40 assists, Joni Daniels registered some solid kills, especially in the third game, and Reed was a major asset with her serves and defensive play. “There's only one trophy that this group of seniors hasn’t got and they are beginning to believe." Rowland said of her team’s championship chances. One thing is for sure, if the Lady Vikings serve and hit like they did against the Lancers a state title seems quite possible. "We were able lo capitalize when we were serving, only missing on two serves all night." Rowland said. "We kept the floor spread, which was really hard for them." Regional* at Hamilton For a third straight year Lakewood's volleyball team won a regional championship. But. the Lady Vikings had even bigger goals in mind preparing for the Class B State quanerfmals at Jenison High School. Lakewood qualified for lhe State quanerfmals by winning the Hamilton High regional tournament last Saturday. Coach Kellie Rowland's team defeated Holland Christian 15-1. 15-8 in lhe championship match after winning over Grand Rapids Catholic Centra! 15-0. 15-6 in Rowland knew that Holland Christian (ranked No. 5 in Class B) would be a challenge, but said her squad raised their level of play one more notch during Saturday's finale. "We were a little nervous. but the girls absolutely played a notch higher... our defense was unbelievable." Rowland said. Lakewood did not appear to be nervous, jumping out to huge leads in both games against Holland Christian. Leading lhe defensive charge for the Lady Vikings were Gretchen Reed. Melissa Ruder, Jami Schrock and Jennifer Mitchell. Reed and Ruder's play was quite valuable to the team's drive, according to Rowland. Mitchell had 12 kills and 9 blocks to lead Lakewood in the hitting departments. Joni Daniels also came through with 6 kills versus Holland Christian. Other key performances in the championship match were turned in by Schrock (8 kills). Pearl Ward (8 service points and 3 aces) and Addi Radcliff (11 service points. 2 aces and 28 assists) For the tournament, Mitchell had 21 kills. Daniels 12 and Schrock 14. Radcliff registered 13 service points with 4 aces and Ward had 11 service points, 4 aces and 10 blocks. Division III wrestlers conclude year at State Individual championships Six out of the eleven area wrestlers who took part in the Division III Stale Individual Championship this past weekend in Kalamazoo placed with two third-place performances highlighting the local accomplishments. Wrestlers from Middleville. Maple Valle) and Delton all competed at lhe University Atena I Western Michigan University and came away with lots of hardware. For Delton. Robert Isom, at 140. and Joe Daniels, al 130. both came away with thirds. Isom pinned Benzie Central's C.J. Sierzputowski in 23 seconds in the placement round. Isom's other weekend wins came against Grayling's Jason Hall (8-0 decision), Ida's Tyler Nowitzke (4-0 decision). Durand's Brent Perrin (8-1 decision) and Piirtlan J's Pal Guilford (10-5 decision) "Isom made a good start lor next season." Delton Coach Aaron Tabor said. And what about Isom's quick work of Sierzputowski to dose his stellar season? 'll was thrilling." Tabor said. Daniels won five limes during the two-day event, including a courageous 12-6 decision _,.cr Goodrich's Brad Taylor in lhe final round Daniels, despite a painful right shoulder, fought till the end and beat a solid Goodrich opponent by six points. His other wins came against Clintondale s Scan Dcttloff (7-1 decision). Shepard's Kurt Rout (3-2 decision). Montrose's Winston Ruffin (8-6 decision) and Inkster's Makimba Mimms (3-1 decis.on). "This is the end of Joe's career in high school and he was here to do his best." Delton Coach Aaron Tabor said. The two wrestlers were instrumental in the Panthers' post-season success this winter. "They did the best that they could do and I'm real proud of them." Tabor added See DIVISION III, Page 13 Local grapplers place at Division II Lakewood's Nick Boucher made it to a championship match for a second consecutive season on Saturday at lhe Division II State Individual Championship, but this lime the Viking mats man had to settle for second place after dropping a lough battle against a very familiar foe. Boucher lost a 10-1 decision lo Ionia's Josh McGraw in the championship match at 112 lo place second. Boucher and McGraw have crossed paths many times in recent years, but this time il was the Ionia grappler getting the victory. McGraw's coach at Ionia High is Bill Rodgers, who graduated and previously taught in Hastings. Rodgen coached three weight class champions this season, including brothers Josh and Jason McGraw who finished the campaign with a combined record of 84-0. Boucher won the State title ^)asi year al 103 and helped the Viking team to qualify for this season's State team tournament with both wins and leadership. At this year's State championship. Boucher had a 7-2 win against Jackson Northwest's Tad Dock, an 8-2 decision over Trenton's Keith Scott and a 4-2 win versus Dowagiac's Mike Rubino. Boucher finished his high school wrestling career with 160 wins. Out of lhe nine area wrestlers who took part in the Division 11 championship, four placed. Lakewood's Jason Curtis ended up third at 152. teammate Jeremy Cisarex finished fourth al 130 and Hastings' Jamie James placed sixth at 189. The three Viking placers gave lhe team a new school record. Curtis won a 3-2 decision over Romulus* Mike Hatfield on Saturday to take third. Curtis also won over Birmingham Seaholm's Scott Roanne 13-1, Forest Hills* Brad Trompen 3-2. Holly's Mike Turner and Allegan's Rusty Emmons. Curtis lost his second match on a questionable call, according to Lakewood Coach Bob Veitch, but battled back with a strong finish. **1 was glad that Jason (Curtis) came pounding back to take a thyd." Veitch said. “He (James) would have had a real shot of winning,” - Hastings Coach Dave Furrow Joni Daniels (12) goes up high for a kill attempt as a pair of StevensvilleLakeshore blockers prepare to make a defensive play. (Photo provided) LEGAL NOTICE CASE NO. SF 4-97 — John 0. and Suzerte Jones. (appItnwiN). 7:50 p.m. LOCATION At 13660 S. Kellogg School Rd. on the West side between GiNioy Lake Rd. and Hickory Rd. kn Soc. 31 of harry Twp. FURPOSE Requesting a special um permit for a dog kennel. CASE NO SF. 5-97 — Marilyn and Robert SwiaNk. (applicants). 8:00 p.m. LOCATION: At 2329 Lawrence Rd. on Northwest comer of Lawrence and McKeown Rd*. In Soc. 10 of FURFOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a dog kennel and dog grooming. MEETING DATE: March 24. 1997. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Court* and Low building at 220 Wort Court St.. Hatting*. Michigan. Interested person* desiring to present their view* upon an oppool either verbally or in writing will bo gnren the opportunity to bo hoard at the above mentioned timo and place. Site inspection* of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission member* before the day of the hearing. The special use application* are available for public inspection at the tarry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hosting*. Michigan dumg the hour* of t a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coil the Plann­ ing Office at 9*8 4830 for further Information. The County «.? tarry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such os signer* for the hearing impaired ond audio tape* of printed material* being contidered at the mooting to in­ dividual* with disabilities at the moeting/hoaring upon ton (10) day* notice to the County of harry. Individual* with ditabilitie* requiring auxiliary aid* or service* should contact the County of tarry by writing or colling the following Michael brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hasting*. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Nancy I. boorsmo. harry County Clerk (3/13) I Security No. 144-14*9. TO ALL MTBKTW PERSONS Your interest In the llWi may bo barred or af­ fected by Ms hearing. NOTICE: A hearing will bo hold on April 2. 1997 at 9:30 a.m. In the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Richord H. Show on the petition of Norris E. Recon requesting Norris E. tocon bo appointed personal representative of the estate of L. Maxine Recon who lived at 24R4 Ot­ tawa Troll. Hostings. Michigan and who died January 21. 1997. and roqu acting also the wM of — 4---- J 4.4 «4 4- — me aeceases oovea maren ie. iwa wo aomirwu w probate, tt is also requested that the heir* at low of said deceased bo determined. Creditors of the deceased are notified that claim* against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal rsprotsmoths or to both the prob els court and the (propsisd) personal roprsttntatti s wMhin 4 mon­ th* of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice I* further given that the estate will then ed to entitled persons appearing of record. March?. 1997 Richard J. Hudson (Fl 5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE t YOUNGSMA 607 North treadway Hosting*. Ml 49088 (616) 945-3495 NORRISE. RACON by: Richard J Hudson 2484 Ottawa Trail Hosting*. Ml 49056 (3/13) To team how you can help, cat the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1-800-CHILDREN Jamie James placed sixth at 189 in the Division II Individual Championships, but may have placed even higher with a clean bill of health. (Photo by Perry Hardin) YMCA NEWS Srbmt ■anM/SoftM The YMCA of Barry County is now accep­ ting applications for their summer booeball/softball programs. Programs are available for the following: BaaebaU: Minor 'T»", current kindergart­ ners; Major “Ts". current lst/2nd graders. Pee-Week, current 3rd/4<h graders; Cub. cur­ rent 5<h/6th graders; Pony, current 7th/8th graders Softball: Diamonds, current 3/4 graders; Jr. Sluggers, current 5<h/6th graders; Slug­ gers. current 7th/8th graders The coat for participation in any of the pro­ grams is $28. A family rate of $45 is also available. Registrations must be returned to the YMCA by April4. Those registering after the deadline will be charged a late fee of $5 and will be put on a waiting list until space becomes available. All registration forms and fees should be mailed to the YMCA, P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Ml, or they may be brought to the YMCA Office. 234 E. State, Hastings. Mon day through Friday from 9-5 p.m. Practices will begin the week of May 19 and continue until the end of June for all leagues except Pony and Sluggers which will continue until the middle of July. Leagues are being formed for the Hastings, Middleville, and the Delton areas. Call the YMCA for more information and a detailed brochure. There will be a parents meeting on April 24, 7 p.m. in the Hastings Middle School, room 182 for parents of players who have never participated in any Hastings YMCA youth sport program. YMCA Camp Algonquin Were your kids climbing the walls this past summer? If so bring them to YMCA Camp Algonquin and let them climb ours! You don't even have to leave the county to give your kids the lime of their lives. Just turn them loose on the one and only high adventure center right here in Barry County 's #1 YMCA Camp... Camp Algonquin. After a thrill pack­ ed week, every camper new and old will be saying: To these things you must return. Camp Algonquin has a camping program, for the 4 year old to the 13 year old teenager, day and resident camp. Call your YMCA. 945-4574. for a detailed program brochure. YMCA Youth Council’s Mem Basketball BMtoar W-L Union Bank..........................................................8-2 Ritchies Koffce Shop..................................... ..8-4 Terry’s.................................................................. 5-6 Hastings Drill Team 4-8 Grandma's Green Tree....................................3-8 BMaJot W-L Blain I andscapping..........................................9-2 Peterson/Brow n................................................. 9-1 Mainstreet Savings........................................... 6-4 Bosleys................................................................. .3-8 Cappon/Welton.................................................. 2-9 "When kids lose a lot of times, they give up. but not Jason. I told him that I wanted a third from him." Casarez lost to Harper Creek's Myles Ferrell in his finale, but posted wins over Allegan’s Erik Samuelson (2-0), Monroe Jefferson's Brian Nadeau (7-2) and Fruitport’s Mike Briggs (6-3). James beat Redford Thurston's Tim Baron with a 4:42 pin in his first match then took West Branch Ogema's 7-5. James lost his third match against Mt. Morris* Nick Winchester on a 5:58 pin and then defaulted his match with Keith Peagain's. James (31­ 5). due to an injury, was no where near his normal ability and defaulted lhe last two matches to settle for sixth place. "I have absolutely no doubts that if he (James) would have been healthy he would have easily been in the finals and had a real shot of winning," Hastings Coach Dave Furrow said. Art Romence, of Forest Hills Central, won the 189-pound weight class winning over James 3-2 in an earlier match. Hastings' Kevin Morgan (171). Tim Ease y (189). Bill Blair (160) and Lake wood's Mike Hanna (189) and Gabe Steward (215) also took part in the Division II championship. Morgan scored a 3-2 win over Otisville's Art Tribbey, Easey had 12-1 victory against Kenowa Hills Ben Olsen. Blair had a pin that lasted 2:29 and Hanna won a 21-6 decision with Gull Lake's Jody Eaxback. Saxon football camp to start on June 16 Results B Minor — Union Bank 56 vs. Drill Team 46; Drill Team 38 vs. Union Bank 44. B Major — Peterson.''Brown 73 vs. Bosley/Masse 52; Peterson/Brown 70 vs. Hastings Merchants 44. YMCA of Barry County Hastings Youth Council’s Adult Floor Hockey and the Team W-L-T Red..................................................................... 1-04) Blue.................................................................. 1-0-0Green................................................................ 0-1-0 Grey...................................................................0-14) Yellow.............................................................. o-|4) Results Red 9 vs. Grey 2; Blue 5 vs. Yellow 3; Green had a bye. Hastings High School is offering a football camp this summer from June 16-19 for seventh seventh-twelve graders. Campers will learn lhe basics of the Saxon offense and defense as well as punting and kicking skills. The camp is a teaching/technique camp and not a conditioning camp. The cost for lhe camp is $35 ($60 per family) and will meet from 9 a.m.-noon on Monday through Thursday. Athletes are to meet at the high school fieldhouse promptly at 9 a.m. Each athlete should be dressed in workout clothes and football shoes are recommended. For registration forms or additional information, contact Hastings' varsity football Jeff Keller at 948-9448 or the Hastings High School al 948-4409. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 13, 1997 — Page 13 Bowling SCORES: Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 26-6; Advanced Commercial Printing 24-8; Woodmansee Sawmill 22-10; Pin Seekers 21-11; Flexfab 20-12; Viking 15-17; Hastings Bowlers 13-19; Lockshop 11-21; Mostetler Graphics 7-25; Bye 1-31. Mens High Games & Series G. Snyder 196; D. Maylneik 190-519; R. O'Keefe 506; K. Phenix 224-567; P. Scobey 216; R. Reed 209. Womens High Games & Series L Nelson 500; L. Blakely 168; S. Landis 202-531; J. Gasper 190. Recreation f3 Freeport Elevator 28; Gavin Ford 26; Fair­ child Oil 23; Barry Automative 21; and Crystal Clear Water 20 Htoh Games and Series — E. Olsen 20-535; R. Fay 538; B Burkhuff 507; D Lw-jbrt 223-578; R Wieland 202-579; J. Zink 246-546 Thursday Angels Red Dog-ettes 28-12; Styles-R-Us 26-14; MUcher-T 25-15. Mills Landing 23-17; Out­ board Inn 22-18; NAPA Girts 21-19; Nashville Chiro 19-21; Melaleuca In. 18-22; Edward D. Jones 18-22; Hastings Bowl 16-24; Riverside Cemetery 13-27; AAI Bun­ ny Bunch 11-29. High Game - B Moody 256; L. Tilly 237; L. Apsey 234; D. Bartemis 234. High Series - B Moody 622; J Gasper 578; D. Bartemis 575. Sunday Night Mixed B.S.ers 66; Short N Sweet 61; D A N Mor­ tgage 60; Thunder Alley 59; Bowling Buddies 57ft; QB A Associates 57; Tasmaniac's 56; S A S 55ft; Rednecks 55; Runarounds 53ft; Diehards 52ft; Fearsome 4 52ft; 2x4 52; tMnter Zone 49; Friends 47; Beginners Plus 46; Get Along Gang 42; See Ya 34. Womans Nigh Qamaa and Series — D. Sayder 211-563; D VanCunpen 191-559; K. Conley 236-537; L. Davis 164-535; K Becker 191-530; E. Hammouute 200494; L Barnum 193-494; S Sanborn 166-494; M Bowman 169-474; S. Cron* 160-466, D Kraltanan 199456. S Voaberg 171446; B James 163443, S. Siuder 170443; L Beyer 170437; K. Fasl 155435; N. Taylor 151424; A Hubbell 159423; B Walker 159-395; J. Dereu 126-314; S VaaDenbert 213; N. Lambert 164; D. Seeber 178; B Hayes 169; M. Evans 142. Mam Utah Gam and Series — D Stonehome 227-650; D Vickers 215-581; B Kerley 220-562; M Kritam 189-557; R Voaberi 1*541; O. Snyder 191-538; R. Sayder II 190-531; R Bowman 183-526; D. Wardell 224-521. B Miller 186-54; K Beyer 194496; J. Barnum 229. G Hanse 222; R Conley 221; B Reno 202 X(B* X v! >. Brama Industries 5945; Dorothy's Hair Styling 5549; Carlsen Center Excavating 54-50; Kem Oil 54-50. Hecker iamrmce 49-55. DJ. Electric 41-63. Gaad Gamaa and Serina — J. PeoengiU 159-395; J. Eltaoa 176452; L. Elluson 212-514; S Drake 163421: L. DaweMV44S3*Kl fetter* RP. G Rmet169471; H. Cocnen 162479; K Fowler 179491; S. Dunham 167448; M. Andnis 163414; T Redman 134 Tmaday Triaa 3 Phases Tack 74-26; BAL Dolls 67-33. Lrie >- Bloomers 63-37; Trouble 46-54; Mills Landing 45-55; X Tai Devils41-39; Becky's Maia Sl. 33-67; Dey by Day 31-69. > WW Gmne — S. Glasgow 244; S. Vandenberg 244; X M. Emm 237; L. Potter 238. > WW Serina-S Van 606; B Moody 592; Glasgow 588. X MW Gsmw 4nd Serin - S Vaadnburg 183-537; M. Eason 190; D. Kelley 191-515; S Snider 156; J Harises 180. S Glasgow 224-569; L Trumble 165. J Cooper 167; D. Seeber 163; M. Snyder 181; K. Fay 165; B. Moody 202-564; L Potter 164. X Friday Mom MliaU Fear Rs TOSS: Hud. Om 63H: Three Foam 62: Get tacky 61 v>: Odd h*Us J». Nm ml a W^glr 31V,. Bu O'* MH: Rocky Fear M. Tea Fm 36: Wort»a Oa b S3: Lae Cuann 34H: Special K's 33H: Sean Service Sl.OdkmCoael 41H: KenMen 42H: Oaaer Gap 40: Roecm 34: Four Sun 27. Serin ead Gaum Men - D. Whitney 231-621: G. Semi H5-4S6; T Lewis 170-476; F. wall 16X407; A. Teylor 304 341. D Seen 167-491; M. McKee 242-630; C Purdum Sr 244-613, W <Mkm 166-449: 1 ■ennun 111 ISt-463; E. Kaekr 203-995; 1 Meddea 205. K. Meaaey 111; 1 Kgtey 223; 8. Keeler 243; H. Service 174; W Meddea 169; W. Bradock 2IS; S Saahom 200. B. Keillor 111; R. teadi 196; R Feye 2M M* Serin and Gaum Woami - S Keeler 203-321: 1 Madden 204-390; K . Becher 192 SS2; S. Ripley 167-433; N Teylor I3S-423; S Sanborn 233-371. K Zunmerman 141-409. M Garber 199-S44; A. Kriter 113-394; S KnUoe 134-30; S McKm 209; S. Lewu 167; L Primmer 137; E iotmoa 1T7; K. Lydy 115, B Itobem 131. Ttenday ».M, U Harm 6SH: Qunuon Marte62; Lelkwen32H; •oaleyi 32H; New Team 49. Hummen 43; Hmia<i Bowl 44; Vaney'i 39H. Early Buds 36. Lucky Shoa 32H. Goad Caum and Series — S GU^o. 206-367; I lewu 19X493; M Alkmcai 194-491. B Norns 173^77; J. McKeouth 163-176; P Faber 172-471; B. Erirp 113-461; I. Ruthrorf 171-440; S. Lambert 17X431; O GUIoas 13X429; D Olrmled 139-423; A koailacc 146-103; 1 Piper 141-316; I Aedrew. 2X344; C. Soon 173; S Sriusr 169. L lecksoa ■2; D Coiber 142; B Sesua 141; M Steinbacher I. Scalar C Riarm Colvu 72-36; Kucmpel 66U2. iesick 63H-44H. Vraiiadewey 61-47; Hril 60-48. Ous 39U9. Nash 37H-30H; Friend 53 33; Woodmuwx 53 55 Snyder 3OH-47H; Moucouln 47-61. Brewer 49-59. Brodock 44H43H. SchUcbier 44-64. Lcdlcoc 4246. Retard am 31H-69H LadWe Gand Cams and Serin - B Vrotiadewcy 139-406. H Brace 1313M. M Uull 113-477. Y Markley 167-471. 0 Brewer 141. B Moen 147; G. (He 163-411; D Keller I71M33.G Poiler 161-432; S Gtefow 206-316; P MuHord 162 Mena Gaod Gams sad Serin _ G Yount 169-371; H. Service 169-491. W Brodock 173-307. W Woodmamee 200-330. B Kmeslcy 114-471. R Weiaad 221-372; P du 162-449. > Dull 170432; R SchUctner 197; L Markin 164-454. A Brewer 113-441; C Allman I6S SUardey Melon Bays High Game aad Serin — B Bownun 233431; S Psmh 193-363. B Hammond I9D517. D Humphrey 179-505 Bays Cead Gams - A McBnan 110. B Weahertey 172; D lames 170; C Bowman 163. J J—ei 161 Gfefe High Gurae lad Serin -W Miller IJ9-352. T. Morgaa 109-292 Saturday %UJor* Chy Tmuwamnu Stagtn Handicap Serin - J Butler 731; D Hum pricey 715; A. Burton 690. J. James 670; T. Varney 652; K. Burton 628; B. Bowman 623; C Purdum 620. M Spsdel 620; D. Varney 611; L Madden 603; S Parah 599; D James 596; C Bowman 593; K Martin 591; C Sanbora 589; L Jacobs 581; A. McBain 564; B. Hammond 551; B. Wcadteriey 539. De obis i Hmdteap Series - D Humphrey/T Varney 1367; D James. J Buber 1340; B Bowman/C Seaborn 1335. S. Parish/B. Hammond 1273; K. Bur­ ton M Spsdel 1254; A. McBainK. Mania 1220; C. PUrdum/L Madden 1219; B Weatheriey/J James 1209; C Bowman/D Varney 1207; A. Bunon/L Jacobs 1199. days MW Gmt md Serios - B. Bowman 245-641. Gtrts MW “d Series - A Bunco 153-360. Goad Gnaws — D Humphrey 221; S. Parish 217; D. James 214; B Hammond 213. DIVISION III continued from page 12 Maple Valley's Pat Lowe (135) and Middleville's Spencer Romph (145) both finished fourth in their respective weight classes. wrestling career uilh three more pins to put in his cap. Lehman defeated Muskegon Orchard View s Josh Glass (a pin in 3:41), Caro's Phil Millerov (a pin in 1:53) and DeWitt's John Braska (a pin in 4:44) in the placement round. For Middleville Coach Tom Lehman Saturday had to be an emotional moment in his coaching career. Steve will be the last of his sons to compete on the Trojan team. "Right now it's not bad. but next year 1 will probably miss one of my kids not wrestling." Coach Lehman said. Steve Lehman ends his high school career with 95 pins (third in the school's history) and 155 wins (second all-time on the Trojan chans). Other local wrestlers competing at WMU were Middleville's Evan Space (112). Luke Middleton (160). Ron Haynes (171), Miso Glavan (215) and Maple Valley's Mike Egan (112). Space tallied a win over Ida's Ryan King (a pin in 4:41). Middleton beat Midland Bullock's Andy Wilkens (10-3 decision). Haynes had a triumph over Imlay City's Brandon day (4-3 decision) and Glavan beat Montague's Keith Nelson (a pin in 2:38. Egan's goal was to make it to State and he. like the other 10 local wrestlers, captured that dream. "Mike went about as far as we expected.** Maple Valley Coach Chris Ricketts said. Robert Isom (pictured below) made his last match a memorable one with a quick pin at the Division III Individual Championships at WMU. "He gave il his all. It was his First (State tournament) and that was his goal." Wodmdhy P.M. HAS Machine 62-38; Fneadly Home Parties 60H-39H; Mills Landing 5941; Lifestyles 56*43*; Mace Pharmacy 56*43*; E A Eye Spec 5545; Valley Realty 5446; Varneys Stables 49-51; Hair Care Center 47* 32*. Misfits 46-54; Nashville Chtropmk 46-54. Goad Gomes and Serios - D. Brewer 161439; O. Otte 175441, L. Barnum 205-532; L. Weyenmn 176446; F Schneider 170458; J PeneagUl 157429; B. Vragkadewcy 164468; R. Murphy 159452; G. Fil­ ter 207471; S Glasgow 185-546; K Sutfia 214-510; M. DnO 168; C. Shelleabarper 139; G. Cochrm 176; J. Gwrter 132; B. Wilson 172; J. Dosser 165; B. Norris 180; N Varney 200478 Monday Mlaers The Green Clucks 73-35; Three Ponies Tack 6444; Rowdie Giris 56-50; Michelob 57*-50*; Girrtwchs 53*-52*; Kriteys Kegien 54-54; Mr. Braces 53-55; Deweys Amo Body 53-55; Hwtzler tours 50-58; TM Larnsm4642; Hmti^s Bowl 44-64; Brum Tire 40-18 Good Gnanrn and Series — M Matson 193; L. Perry 191; C. Beckwith 161; D. Larsen 168; B Johmon 162; B Moore 152; M. Grou 170; C. Peeencn 124; M. Snowden 153; M. Hutchings 175; J. Ctrpiatrr 164; D. Hmdungs 137; V. Pierson 217-563; J McMillon 205-532; M. Snyder 237-594; S. Glasgow 197-535; S VanDmbnrg 203-561 TbanSay Aagdi Red Dot-eaes 31-13; Mhcter-T 29-13; Styla-R-Ui 2X16; Outboard Inn 23-19; Mill's Landiat 25-19; Napa Giris 24-20; Nashville Chiropractic 20-24: Melaleuca Inc. 19-25; Edward D. Jones 19-23; Hastings Bowl 1X26; Riverside Cemetery 1X29; AAI Bonnv Bunch 11-29. Goad Gmb « Serina: P. VuOoa 140; A Kerley 154-420; O Staines 171-497; M Eaton 189-418: W Barter 169-453; N. Taylor 163; B. Roush 180; O. Setter 173-491; L Potter 172-472; G. Marsh 159; L Watson 168; G. Guernsey 178; S Dunn 211; S. Snider 155; K. McMillon 165: D. Snider 194-519; B. Moody 193; J. Gasper 194; P. Fisher 181; S. Sebastian 213; L. Ken­ dall 162; J. Wickham 199-493; B. Cuddahee 179; M. Martin 153; J. Hurless 173. Tuesday Mixed Consumen Concrete 27-9; Advanced Commercial Printing 27-9; Pin Seekers 24-12; Waodaarvue Sawmill 2X13; Flexfab 23-13; 17-19; Vtking 1X21; Lock*hop 14-22; Mostetler Graphics 8-28; Bye 2-34. Mens High Gamas & Series X Reed 20X573; M. You 182-441; R. O'Keefe 181-499; K. Phenix 254-598; M. Christensen 172; G. Hanse 22X566; P. Scobey 598; G. Heard 219. Wsnsens High Gaines & Series B. Wilkins 232; T. Phenix 182; C Mayhew 168; S. Landis 176; L. Nelson 184; J. Gasper 196; P. Guy 193; D. Sample 145. Lowe's triumphs came against Bentley's Mike Horwath (11-5 decision). Garyling's Ben Malonen (8-2 decision). Alma's Gary Terwilliger (15-10 decision) and Saginaw Swan Valley's Joe Deibel (8-2 decision). Lowe lost to Comstock Park's Micah Foster, on a 9-4 decision, to finish in fourth place. "Pat wrestled really well today, almost above our expectations,” Maple Valley Coach Tony Wawiemia said. Romph had wins against Yale's Richard Meharg (8-4 decision). Howard City's Jeremiah Gitchell (7-3 decision) and Fowlerville's Robert Wellman (6-5 decision). Romph lost to Benzie Central's Tom Demitroff to take a fourth al 145. Middleville Coach Tom Lehman said Romph began Saturday on a roll with his 6­ 5 victory over Wellman. Middleville's Kyle Brower, at 103. and Steve Lehman, at 215, also placed at the Stale championship. Brower, after losing his first match, scored victories over Caro's Eric Nguyen (5-4 decision), Jackson Lumen Christi's Denny Glandon (7-2 decision) and Birch Run's Jeff Derengowski (5-3 decision). "Kyle's biggest problem is that he needs to gain about 10 pounds." Coach Lehman said. "He weighed the weight in. but Kyle is a very tough Lehman finished up his stellar prep Sports Tip: The J-M All Barry County Ml 411 — TaUM Mrall -r-F-r-w-w-4vfI vMllllJ lOflnl will kt next wook’s Bannor Joe Daniels fought hard for his third place finish. _______________________ NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will accept applications from citizens to serve on the Mental Health Board until 5:00 p.m. on March 17,1997. Applications can be obtained at the office of the County Administrator, 3rd floor, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. Middleville Coach Tom Lehman hugs son Steve after his final high school match Saturday at the University Arena in Kalamazoo. The.Blgkl^nB Insurance Agency inc Sign Up With The Team • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 11.1997 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, t Mween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. ' HOME LIFE • AUTO FARM BUSINESS HEALTH Sixty WwVeF Looted SoAxxU Delton Office COMMUNICATION WITH PEOPLE WHO CANE HM.Ttev Fri. 6:39 - S4B Hastings Office 623-5115 Fax 623-8735 1 1325 S Wall Lake Rd M-43 PO Box 100. Delton Ml PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE SERVICE FOR YOU Toll Free 1-800-223-3590 948-3720 Fax 948-3744 511 W State Street PO Box 245 Hastings Lil �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 13, 1997 Wedding bells ring for 40 Delton student couples *1 A plethora of happy couples required a mass line-up for the pretend nuptials. by Mary Warner , Staff Wnt'r The easy part for forty couples participat­ ing in a mock wedding ceremony al Delton High School last Friday was getting married. The hard part is yet to come, as "the luck of the draw" will have some couples getting di­ vorced. some having financial difficulty, some dealing with the "temble twos" of imaginary children, and some facing other "pretend" life crises that will tax their coping abilities to the limit. Welcome to Mike Kwasny's business law class, where classwork imitates life and a simple spin of the wheel determines whether students are going lo spend a week in lhe lap of luxury or the depths of despair. It's all part of Kwasny's grand plan to make learn­ ing meaningful. Fifteen years ago. Kwasny said. "I looked ahead, saw the units 1 had to cover, and thought. 'I have to be more creative than this.'" In his class every week, the students "age" one year. Along the way. according to the spin of a wheel containing hypothetical situ­ ations. the students arc required to write a re­ sume. fill out a job application, buy a car. purchase insurance, sign a rental lease, make out a budget, pay bills, establish credit, buy a house, create a retirement plan, and/or make out a will. They may have to deal with a sick child, or handle a dispute with a landlord. To solve problems presented by the hypothetical situ­ ations. students hit the library to research such things as landlord/tenant law. laws reg­ ulating special education, child support laws, or workman s compensation laws. Every week students make an oral presen­ tation to the class, outlining their problems and the methods they took to resolve them. The class presentations. Kwasny said, allow everyone to share the group's weekly adven­ tures. The result of the classwork for many stu­ dents is an awakening to lhe understanding that it's important to do such things as pay bills on time and plan ahead for the future. "I’ve learned to always do stuff on time so you don't gel behind." class member Nick Morrow said. Morrow, a junior, was one of those who took the plung? into pretend mat­ rimony Friday. It was easy for him. His pretend bride. Jennifer Frakes, is also his girlfriend in real life. They get along well, he said, and the fake marriage was not only "fun" — it helped prepare him for the real thing, he said. He is not. however, planning to really, get married in the nea. future, he said. For other couples participating in Kwasny's mock marriage ceremonies in pre­ vious years, the pretend ceremony has been a prelude to a real-life link-up. "Between 25 to 30 couples who have got­ ten married here have gotten married in real life." Kwasny said. Morrow thinks Kwasny's business law class gives students "experience so you're not going into life blind." Kwasny said he tries to make his law class "practical," and is pleased when a hypotheti­ cal situation experienced by a student leads to heightened awareness. "It's pretty cool when you see the light go on," he said. "I've learned that you have to make learn- Jennifer Frakes (right) and Nick Morrow, boyfriend and girtfriend in real life, took the hypothetical plunge into wedded bliss Friday. “It was fun,’ Nick said. mg fun for kids." Kwasny said. "That's when it's the most important learning of all. B-B’s Shoe Repair (Formerly Beebe’s) Now under New Ownership Open Monday-Friday 9-6; Sat. 9-1 Repair: tents, tarps, zippers coats, horse equip. • IVe dye and repair shoes Recondition All Leather Products Soybean co-op meeting NEWS slated for March 21 of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read EVERY WEEK in The Michigan Farmers Union will host a 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the Thomas Jef­ ferson HaU. This will be a meeting to determine if fanners are interested in value adding and marketing their own product. NOTICE a highly desirable, chemical free livestock feed, and beyond that, an oil that can be value added to produce high value products for in­ dustry. Those value added possibilities inSpeakers will include a co-op attorney, a co-op specialist and two individuals with soy­ bean extrusion experience. It will include a in the market place today, fanners are simply 123 S. Jefferson St. Hastings, Ml SUBSCRIBE TODAY captoaliabc privilege of pricing their pro­ duct." laid Cart McDvain. president of lhe Michigan Farmers Union. The meeting is deigned to explain the pouibility of processing soybean, to produce The Thoma, Jcflenon Hill u located al the comer at Green and Jeffienon Mreeu. Green Street i> also M-37. For more information call 943-4775 or 1-800-821-8025. MORRISON LAKE CONDOS •Natural Woods Setting • Adjoins Great Golf •SOO ft. Lake ~ * HARVEST GOLD SHAG CARPETING ’• prtncipol *2-3 Bedrooms/3 Baths 'Lots of Windows ’Custom Interiors ‘Large Two-Car Garage •Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. Tto»4tontoonLakaAk.4>t/rWa,aovth Hastings City Bank has two great home equity plans for those pressing home improvements. 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Ml 49503 (616) 459-6166 (3/77) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 13, 1997 — Page 15 'Promise Keepers’ renew faith in Hastings Saturday was a time to renew faith and gather strength from each other for local members of lhe "Promise Keepers." Men from every walk of life and several area churches, including fathers, husbands, community leaders and teens shared their faith with one another Saturday morning at the Hope Un:?**1 Methodist Church south of Hastings. “This is a wonderful father-son event." said Russell Katjc. ambassador and co-chair DARE volunteers honored Bill Johnson (center), head of the DARE program for the Barry County Sheriff's Department, recently handed out certificates to citizens who have helped support DARE financially. ’Without these DARE sponsors.’ Johnson said, ’we wouldn't have a DARE program.’ Supporters of the Lakewood school district program include (from left) Tern and Jim Decker of Freeport Elevator, and Joan Haigh of Everett Engineering in Woodland. At right is Dan Wallace, principal of Woodland Elementary School. for the Barry County group. Many haven't heard of the Promise Keep­ ers. a nation-wide organization focusing on healing relationships between men and God. The group began in 1992 when a small group of men. 16 in all. felt it necessary to meet on a regular basis. Through sharing with one another they would find strength and discuss how to better communicate with their families and community. They also were determined to work very hard to live up to Biblical values and commit themselves to be better leaders. Today there are more than a million members and annual conferences in 22 sites. Several key members of the group, known as ambassadors, volunteer to communicate the group's mission in their area churches and to serve as a resource for pastors. A stumbling block for men. according to one member of the Barry County group, is a "shell" that every individual needs to break to truly give their life to God. Pastor Jim Fox said that the shell, a force that affects everyone keeps many men from truly experiencing faith in God. and a healthy relationship with their speses. He said that so many people are hard on themselves, feeling inadequate about their performance at work, and their relationships with others, including their wives. He feels that in order to be happy and have fulfilling relationships with others it is necessary to break down those walls of inferiority. His faith in Christ helped him to do that and he now shares that message with others. "We catft love our neighbors if we don’t love ourselves." he said. "We have to break down those walls." He also said that lhe Promise Keepers al­ lows men from many different churches to share their faith. One of the highlights of Saturday's pro­ gram was a guest speaker. Reverend Mike Music was provided by talented men from serveral area churches, including Denny Myers (right). Brown, a Kalamazoo native who through his personal ministries works with many community organizations and area churches to promote 'speaking out about Christ." His message lo those on Saturday directed others to act out their faith. "People are watching you." said Brown. "Preach your sermon in lhe life that you live, act out your faith." He the said that all lo often Christians talk about their faith and their personal experiences with God only in the company of others that they know well, and in their own community. They don't touch others that could benefit from a personal relationship with God. "If we can just get today's Christians to act like they believe, we have really accom­ plished something." he said. Saturday's program was topped off with music featuring Denny Myers and Com­ pany. with sound provided by Grace Com­ munity Church in Nashville. The Promise Keepers meet locally in small groups quite frequently, -and are already making plans for next years Spring Rally. "We look forward to having other area The Rev. Mike Brown churches host our rally's." said Russell Katje. "We welcome all denominations into our group." Delton school chief McBeth retiring Editor's Note: The following story appeared on the front page of last week's edition of the Banner, but part of another story was included by a mistake in the pasteup stage of production. The corrected story, in its entirety follows. With Harold Minor's (far right) sixth-grade Delton-Kellogg Middle School class are (far left) Junior Homister of McCormack Enterpnses, (next left) Russell Babcock of Delton Felpausch. (fourth from far right) Johnson, (third from right) Penny Hovanec of the Buckland Agency and (second from nght) principal Gary Kimble. Sponsors of the Hastings DARE program honored with certificates are (from left) Jo Stebbins of Hastings Area Schools. Jean'Ne Swidtek of National Bank of Hastings. Martha Anderson of Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union, Johnson. Sue Bennett of Bennett Industries and Dawn Harding of Barry County United Way. Sponsors not pictured are MainStreet Savings Bank and Flexfab. by Mary Warner Staff Writer Dean McBeth. Delton's school superinten­ dent for the past eight years, is definitely re­ tiring at the end of this school year. McBeth, who will be 56 years old this June, assured school board members that he was "not crying wolf" when he notified them of his intention to resign. More than a year ago, McBeth informed the board that he was going to retire at the end of the 1995-96 school year. But he later changed his mind, opting to wait an addi­ tional year. His wife. Carol, who was hired in at Delton at the same time as McBeth and currently teaches second grade, has another year to go before she is eligible for retire­ ment. McBeth said that "I think this additional year has been good for everybody." He said this school year "has helped me see I'm ready (to retire) now. I know the system will grow and improve." McBeth said Paul Blacken, the current principal of Delton High School, is expected to apply for the superintendent's position. McBeth said lhe school board will look at both internal and external applicants. The position has been posted with area universi­ ties. the Michigan Association of School Administrators, and the Michigan Associa- Choice Theory/Rcalily Therapy, which pro­ Dean McBeth lion of School Boards. The deadline to turn in applications is April 11 McBeth said lhe board hopes to begin interviewing candidates by the end of April or first of May McBeth said lhe board indicated Monday that it will be looking for a superintendent who will carry on the policies McBeth anl the rest of the Delton staff have instituted over the past several years. The district has been involved in imple­ menting the Quality District Model, which takes a multi-pronged approach to improv­ ing education by changing the way material is taught and changing the way people in the system relate to each other. One of the district's new programs is motes positive behavior in both students and staff through self-empowerment rather than through punishment. * Another is a new type of teaching calleda.t. the Instructional Process, where teachers** continue to present material until students achieve adequate mastery of it. Another involves consensus decision­ making, where top-down management styles, from staff to students, are being replaced with group decision-making, which attempts to find the optimum course of action based on the needs of all the members of the group. "These arc the things that will continue to make us better." McBeth said. "We're on the nght track and what we're doing is going to get us what we want We re always willing to look at new ideas, but research now sup­ ports that we're doing the right things." McBeth said the board said last week it wants to continue the types of school im­ provement programs that have been insti­ tuted. McBeth has spent 31 years in education, first as a teacher in Indiana, then as a high school counselor in Delton, assistant princi­ pal at Delton Middle School, director of per­ sonnel and facilities at Delton, assistant su­ perintendent at Delton, and finally superin­ tendent. He has a master's degree in guidance and counseling. His dale of departure is dependent on when the district is able to hire another superin­ tendent. but will be "no later than June 30." he said. After he retires, he said, he plans to spend time engaging in recreational activi­ ties. Dental hygienist visits 3rd graders Dermal hygienist Titia Gray from Dr. Daniel Gote's office recently visited third graders in the Hastings School District. Students watched a video called "Dudley’s First Visit To The Dentist." They also were shown how to brash and floss. Titia discussed how cavities form and talked about good and bed foods for your teeth. Many of the classes she attended have sent thank you cards and posters thanking her for the informative and entertaining presentation. Nds/ Sponsors for the Middleville DARE program are (front row, from left) Joe Yates of iimpson Industries. Mike Bremer of Bradford-White. David Bukala of Page ilementary. Charles Edkms of Baby Bliss, (back row. from left) Middleville Jommumty Police Officer Joe Booher and Johnson AmouiKmf the 19M7 I S Saving* Bond* SaioMl Srudem Pouer Comeu the perfect opportMM) lor -Uh 5th. and 6th grade vtudent* lo Jemoovtraic their artiviK talent* and win prize* including L S Saving* Bond* and * tnp lo Wavhingior.. O C The C«wilc*i deadline i» Fehruorv 7. IW7 F«w comeM infomwinio .iraxi vour hN«>I nr write Pick ...EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER at locations throughout Barry County. haiKMUI Student l’.»*ter ConieM Saving* Bond* Mariettas Olfice Roim 151 Department the Trra*ur* Wa*hinp.«. DC A fuNw *er*KC of thi* puNwolxm Dental hygienist Titia Gray demonstrates proper tooth care In Mrs. Myers kindergarten class at St. Rose School In Hastings. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County I I �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 13, 1997 Emmons, Geiger like Clinton’s remarks by Jason Carr Staff Writer Sen. Joanne Emmons and Rep. Terry Geiger said they were pleased with President Clinton's remarks last week to lhe Michigan Legislature, they told Monday's Legislative Coffee audience. The speech was the first time a president has spoken to the State Legislature in 90 scars Geiger described it as "an interesting speech, given the climate with regards to ed­ ucation in Michigan We were pleased to see lhe president coming on board with the pro­ posals we've been try ing in Michigan " Clinton expressed his support for such proposals as charier schools and Emmons said she led the only standing ovation for the president when he said "'We cannot fail poor children by thinking they cannot learn ' I will not accept the idea that poor children cannot learn." she added. Geiger also criticized a letter in last week's Hanner that said his office was flooded with complaints about Barry County's Friend of the Court. Saying he was "caught by surprise al that assertion." he added. "That's not true. We do receive a number of complaints and prob­ lems from constituents, but Barry County’s Friend of the Court is one of the most coop­ erative in the state in providing us with in­ formation. There arc limes we butt heads, but we've always been able to work through CHICK DAYS! Order 1 or 100, now thro April 5th..xall or slop tn H A H Feed and Supply, 616-945-3277 PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician MsislmL CaD 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, collages, all workers bonded. Call 941-1508 or 945-9448 and leave message. NEW DAY CARE: Just finished all paperwork and orientation for licensing. License 8DF080075590. Friendly and positive person with a good sense of humor. Looking forward to hearing from you. 616-945-9648 CARD OF THANKS The family of Clayton Kelley wishes to express heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses al Pennock Hospital for the care, compassion, thoughtfulness, during the hospitalization and loss of our great-grandfather, grandfather, father and husband. A special thanks to Reverend Vaught for his prayers and extreme thoughtfulness during this time of sadness We would also like to express deep thanks lo the friends and relatives for all the acts of kindness shown io our family. Janet Kelley Pal and Kathy Kelley and Family Kin* Plank and Family Mike and Deb Kelley _________________ and Family CARD OF THANKS The family of Helen Barlow would 1 ike to thank our wonder­ ful friends and neighbors for their thoughts of kindness and sympathy during our mother’s illness and passing. A very heartfelt thank you lo Dr. Atkinson who was more than a physician but a wonderful friend as well A warm th an.’-j to J eri Wisner, her homecare nurse, who has such a difficult job, yet she does It so well. Special thanks to Reverend Susan Trowbridge, Richard Guenther and everyone from the Peace United Methodist Church. But mostly we would like to thank our mother, who gave so much and asked for so little. Who's amazing human spirit, deteruiaalion and strength gave us so many wonderful memories to share. Her grace and dignity throughout her life will never be forgotten. Thanks Mom** for making us so proud of you and for preparing us to say goodbye. May you finally be free of pain. With much love and gratitude, Julie Mitchell Lets Barlow Rob Bartow ______________ Morris Bartow CARD Or THANKS We would like to thank our family, neighbors and friends for all the lovely flowers, cards and good wishes we received for our 50th Anniversary. A special thanks to our son and wife for the dinner and mother Mirjoric Campbell for the cake. We arc truly blessed to have so many good friends and family members. Bill and Donna Kinney those problems." Geiger said there have been a number of tax cut proposals in the last couple of weeks, but he hasn't seen a proposed reduc­ tions in appropriations to balance the rev­ enue cuts. “Il’s very easy for us to advocate tax cuts — and I'm all for them — but we have to propose cuts in spending and programs along with them. Il’s going lo be an interesting spring trying lo find programs to balance those cuts," which Geiger said approach $1 billion. For comparison, he said the state's general fund spending is $8.7 billion. In her remarks. Emmons said the Senate Education Committee she chairs has ap­ proved a bill that u >uid lift the cap of stu­ dents in charter schools in districts where 2.000 students or 50 percent of all students qualify for school lunch assistance There is a cap now of 100 charter schools in the stale, with 75 operational and 25 wait­ ing for approval. The hill also would remove schools from under lhe cap if they serve children with disabilities or special education needs, court placed children and schools in poor districts meeting (he 2,000 total or 50 percent mark. Emmons blasted Democrats on the com­ mittee for voting against the proposal say­ ing. "It's lheii constituents. I'm sorry." She said she agreed with the president's proposal for a national test, saying if it is "done right, it could be a good idea." She LAKE WEEDS A PROB­ LEM? We've got the answer! WEEDROLLER I H A H Feed and Supply, 616-945-3277. Environmentally approved! SMALL 1 BEDROOM HOME. Stove and refrigerator included. 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Start now! 616-949-2424, JOBUNE FEE. said Michigan has been a leader in testing its students, adding she was "appalled" at how much lhe high school proficiency test cost to develop, "but that's what life is about — standards." Emmons said the Senate Finance Com­ mittee was to begin discussions Tuesday about special assessments, which are now based on slate equalized valuation (SEV) due to an At’omey General's opinion. She said special assessments will become more of a concern as the difference between SEV and taxable value continues to grow. John Robinette, from Rep. Vern Ehlers* office, said Congress will be conducting an investigation of violations of campaign fi­ nance laws daring the 1996 campaign. "We think we need to look at violations of exist­ ing campaign finance laws before consider­ ing new ones." he said. He said the Michigan delegation is push­ ing to restore sea grant funding of $2.8 mil­ lion that was dropped from the budget. He said the gran' iclps pay to attempt to control or eradicate <xbra mussel infestation of the Great Lakes. Ehlers also is serving on a three-member task force appointed by the House Oversight Committee to look at alleged violations of election law in the California district where Loretta Sanchez defeated incumbent Republi­ can Bob Doman. Robinette said Ehlers also is attempting to prohibit efforts to clone humans, in the wake of reports that scientists successfully cloned a sheep using its DNA. "We want to stop il right where it is now before it grta to lhe hurran level,* he said. In response lo questions. Emmons said the state has spent $17 million on the high school proficiency test. She said a national test could provide economies of scale that re­ duce the stale’s expenses, as well as allowing comparisons between Michigan and other states. Geiger said. "We have spent an incredible amount of money developing our own tests." adding that even a regional test could realize more efficiency. “1 don't know how well I'd do" on the proficiency test, which is si mi lar to lhe New York Stale Regency Test that is given mostly to college-bound stu­ dents, he added. County surveyor Brian Reynolds asked about revisions lo the land division act. Geiger said there are several proposals to re­ vise the new law. He said the Senate is try­ ing to clear up some confusing aspects of the new law, while the House is planning hearings lo "rewrite the entire act and rein­ vent how we control land division." Reynolds said he has had a few phone calls in the wake of the new act looking for "semi-fraudulent" land divisions to create small parcels, all of which are in effect con­ trolled by the same people. Reynolds said he supported the Senate proposal to set back the cut-off date from April I to Jan. 22, but felt what the House is doing "won’t go any­ where." The Legislative Coffee is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and takes place the second Monday of each month at the County Seat restaurant. Last of 3 sentenced in robbery by Jason Carr Staff Writer The last of three defendants was sentenced to prison Thursday for his role in the Dec. 9 break-in and armed robbery of the Laurel Manor Adult Foster Care home in Maple Grove Township. Christopher Cummings. 18, and his co­ conspirators Tomas E. Parsons. 20. and Michael J. Dupree. 18. all of Charlotte en­ tered the home with shotguns and wearing ski masks. They bound and gagged the owner of the home, the cook and visiting neighborhood teen and took about $1,500 belonging to residents. Prosecutor Dale Crowley told the court that under the terms of the plea agreement with Cummings, he would recommend a minimum prison term of five to IQ years. He recommended a total sentence of eight to 15 years. Cummings pleaded guilty to armed robbery in Circuit Court Feb. 13 "This defendant appears very similar to the other defendant, Mr. Parsons." said Crowley. He said like Parsons. Cummings had been through the juvenile court system. Cummings' attorney, David Gilbert, dis­ agreed with Crowley's contention that Cum­ mings was similar to Parsons. He said Cummings successfully completed his pro­ bation for a juvenile felony of malicious de­ struction of property over $100. "The idea that my client is ii>: Mr. Par­ sons," Gilbert said. "Mr. Parsuns had an adult felony conviction" and was the leader of the break-in. In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher said he thought the probation depart­ ment’s recommended sentence falling be­ tween the sentences given to Dupree and Parsons "makes sense. Someone could have been killed very easily if someone made a mistake," he said. "I really don’t like sending someone your age to prison Mr. Cummings, but you haven't left me much of a choice." concluded Fisher. He sentenced Cummings to seven to 15 years in prison with credit for 81 days served. Dupree was sentenced to six to 15 years in prison while Parsons was sentenced to eight to 15 years in prison the week prior to Cummings' sentencing. POUC€ B€AT: Middleville man held in sexual assault MIDDLEVILLE — A Middleville man has been arraigned for a March 4 sexual assault. Middleville Police officers responded lo a report of a domestic disturbance in progress in the 800 block of Greenwood. When they entered the home, they saw Steven J. Williams, 28. at the lop of a stairway and heard the victim in the kitchen screaming. Police said they found the bedroom in shambles with tom clothing on the floor. They ' said Williams and the victim both appeared intoxicated. The victim told police they had met each other at a bar. After they arrived at the residence, she said, Williams pushed her in.o the bedroom, whereupon she told him to leave the residence. She said Williams started to walk out. saying if she loved him she'd come after him. When she didn’t, she said he became furious and physically and sexually assaulted her. She was able to escape and call 911 as he broke ceramic figurines. Police said they found blood stains on the victim’s underwear and nightgown and on the knuckles of Williams' hand. They said Williams told them he did go into a rage, but did not touch her. Williams also told officers the victim had ripped off her own clothing and never told him to leave. He was scheduled for a preliminary examination Wednesday on charges of third degree criminal sexual conduct, domestic violence and being a habitual offender. Williams was sentenced Friday to 93 days in jail for violating a personal protection order the victim had against him. Woman arrested in domestic assault JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP— Barry County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched March 6 to a home in the 3000 block of West Mud Lake Road. Deputies said both people had been drinking. The victim told deputies he had tried to prevent Karen L. Lawrence, 35, of Bellevue, from leaving by taking the keys to her vehicle and throwing them in the basement. He said she began to tip over shelves looking for the keys. When the victim tried to call his father, she hit him with the phone. Deputies said lhe victim had a contusion near the right temporal part of his skull from being hit by the phone. Deputies said Lawrence admitted to hitting the victim with the phone, but said he had pushed her out of the way to get to the phone. Lawrence has been scheduled for a March 19 pre-trial conference on a charge of domestic assault. Hastings man tries to flee deputies HASTINGS — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are seeking a charge of escape from custody against a Hastings man. Deputies sJd the 19-year-old man was being taken to the jail after appearing in Circuit Court to have his bond canceled for a probation violation. When be and the deputies arrived outside, he broke away. Deputies said the man. who was handcuffed al the time, ran east down an alley near the Hastings Public Library. Deputies pursued him on foot for about five minutes before catching and tackling him Fire destroys Yankee Springs home YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Parker Drive home was destroyed by a March 7 fire. Firefighters from Thornapplc Township Emergency Services were assisted by units from Hastings. Orangeville and Wayland. The fire is believed to be electrical in nature, as the home owner told them il began in a clothes dryer. No one was injured in the fire which had departments on the scene about 3-1/2 hours. The homeowners are staying with relatives. Three suspects sought In break-in CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff's deputies were called lo an attempted break-in March I in the 4000 block of Barber Road Deputies said the complainant told them she awoke lo the sound of her dog barking loudly in lhe living room. When she entered lhe room, she saw the dog had cornered three males in the residence near the front door. She said lhe dog had apparently bitten one of the men. as he had blood on a while pant leg. When the woman called off the dog. the three men fled the residence. She toid deputies one relumed about two hours later threatening to "blow lhe place up." She said the man was very angry because, he told her. they had only come to find something to steal and the dog attacked his friend. The man then fled the residence again. The first susjcct was described as a while male about 5-10, with shoulder length light brown hair, a medium build, wearing a Michigan Stale T-shirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes. The second suspect was described as a while male about 5-10 with short black hair, very heavy build, wearing a black T-shirt, while jeans and tennis shoes. The third suspect was described as a white male about 5-10 with medium length light brown hair, medium build, wearing a gray sweat shirt, black pants and tennis shoes. Woodland man held In drunk driving CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A Woodland man was scheduled for a preliminary examination Wednesday on charges of third offense drunk driving and second offense driving oq a suspended or revoked license. Barry County Sheriffs deputies were dispatched March 3 to a report of a vehicle in a field on Charlton Park Road near Carlton Center Road Deputies said they asked Gale L. Mesecar. 45, lo step out of lhe vehicle, which was still running. Deputies said they smelled a strong odor of intoxicants. Mesecar at first refused to answer questions, but admitted to not having a driver’s license. When deputies asked Mesecar if he had been driving, they said he told them he didn't have to tell them anything and again refused to answer questions. When deputies told him they were investigating a possible accident, they said Mesecar admitted driving too fast and losing control of his vehicle. e A preliminary breath test registered a .21 blood alcohol content. A .10 level is considered drunk driving. Break-In reported In Prairieville PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Prairieville Township police are investigating a report of a break-in of a home in the 13000 block of Kane Road. Police said the subjects entered the basement through a set of unlocked doors, but did not enter the rest of the home. The homeowners went on vacation Feb. 14 and returned March 5 where they found several brand-new air tools of undetermined value missing. Police have no suspects at this time. Coat taken from Courts & Law building HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report a theft of a brown suede leather jacket March 6 from lhe Courts and Law building. The victim told police he was at District Court doing community service work and put his coat on one of the door knobs. When the victim looked ten minutes later, he found the coat to be missing. A search of the building did not locale the coal. The coal was valued at about $150. Bellevue man cited after crash ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — A Bellevue man was cited for hazardous driving after a head- on crash March 7. Michigan State Police troopers said Paul M. Merlone, 18, was northbound on M-66 north of Huff Road when he fell asleep at the wheel and crossed the center line. He collided with a vehicle driven by Dennis J. Huss. 37. of Hastings, who told troopers he slowed and veered to the right, but could not avoid the collision. Merlone was trapped in his vehicle and was treated at Battle Creek Community Hospital. Huss and his passenger Penny J. Huss. 47. of Hastings, were both treated at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Troopers said none of the injuries were life-threatening and alcohol was not a factor. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-03-20.pdf 1780e97f02239ae9192e7c8e43292321 PDF Text Text Color Center closing doors All-County wrestling team See Page 2 County health stats not good See Page 10 See Page Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 • Tbocnipple Kellogg Schoofs Aa»UM Superintendent of Curriculum ad Instruction Mery Ellen Correa 1M wash acknowledged that she is ir firing em­ ploy nx' elsewhere due lo a personal situation. Correa told the Thomapplc Kellogg Board of Education and residents al die board meeting that she is happy al TK and enjoys the wort she is doing, bat has some personal circumstances to deal with. "This has nothing to do with how I feel about my work here." she mad. *1 wish this personal situation did aot eaisl." Superintendent Jay Cason said that the programs that have been devetopod while Correa has been with ths district have been approved by the bored as pro­ grams to keep going regardless of win runs them. The district will make a decision abou. .iuding a for Cam iforwhen dtedsritinnhaim------- ! . The next film in the Haaliags Khronis Chib's World Travel Series wig bo shown at 1 p.m. Friday at the Omni School audhoriun. Cart Maison will be on hand to av­ iate his movie on 'Wyoming." Matron has shown other films al previous local travelogues. Organ musk will be provided baton the fihn and during intermission. Tickets sr $4 for adults and SI far ttadrnts They am available tan any Kiwanian or al the door on Mtog eight- Tootsie Rd drivo plannod The 22ad annual Tootsie RoD drive by the Knights of Columbus will ba conducted Friday through Sunday, March 21-23. Proceeds will go to help mentally sa­ laried children Last year, die local Knights collected $2,533.17, according Io ft. John Man Council Grand Knight Loon ftitk. Much of that total was donated to lany County Special Olympics. Children^ Special Health and the Maple Vahey. Delton and Hastings special education THURSDAY, MARCH 20. 1997 PRICE 50* Jury acquits boy of harassment by Jason Carr Staff Writer A six-person jury acquitted 10-year-old Larry Hess Monday in Juvenile Court of leaving an offensive phone message on an answering machine. The three women and three men on the jury look about 75 minutes to reach a verdict and entered the courtroom once to hear Hess' testimony replayed on the court's tape sys­ tem. Hess was accused of phoning the family of a 9-year old girl Oct. 30 and leaving the message while identifying himself as another classmate. Hess achieved national attention last year when he was accused of stalking after al­ legedly phoning the same girl, a classmate of his. more than 200 times. Ti.nt case was adjourned by Probate Judge Richard Shaw in September. The girl's mother was the first witness called by Assistant Prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh. She testified she had found the message and recognized the voice on the tape. "I have no doubt. I recognized the voice. Il was Larry Hess' voice," she said. The mother went on to say Hess had played with her daughters when they were neighbors. She added that the family gave Hess their unlisted phone number to call be­ fore he came over, but have since told him not call their home. When questioned by Alspaugh. the girl's father said his wife informed him of the message when he came home. He said he also recognized the voice to be Hess'. "Larry has been over to our home many limes when (his family] lived in the neigh­ borhood. I've talked to Larry numerous limes." by David T. Young Editor and Jason Carr Staff Writer A 35-year-old woman whose 21-monthold son drowned last August has been or­ dered to lake birth control medication during her three years of probation, but her attorney already has filed a claim of appeal. In what is believed to be the first sentence of its kind in Michigan. Barry County Cir­ cuit Judge James Fisher Iasi Thursday or­ dered Rulh V/aisli lo take cithu Nbrplani u« Depo Provcra contraceptive injections as a condition of her probation Fisher earlier had asked if it was in the court's power to order her to be sterilized, but Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley re­ ported. "The court does not have the authority to impose sterilization as a condi­ tion of probation." Walsh and her husband Richard were originally charged with involuntary manslaughter and three counts of child abuse after her son. Adam, had wandered away from the homeless family's tent at the Indian Valley Campground and drowned in the Thomapple River last August. She finally pleaded no contest lo second-degree child abuse, a charge that could carry up lo four See BOY, caRtfonid m |M0* 5 years in prison. Ruth and Richard Walsh, now are living separately with their parents in Caledonia and their other three children have been removed by Probate Court for abuse/neglect proceedings. Fisher said he decided on the unusual sen­ tence because of his belief that Walsh is "to­ tally incapable of adequately caring for her children." yet now is pregnant foi her fifth child. The judge said Walsh now has "the added burden of having to take care of more chil­ dren dunng her rehabilitation." Walsh's attorney. David Gilbert, charged that requiring his client to take birth control is unconstitutional, a claim that area chap­ ters of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Planned Parenthood apparently agree with. Gilbert also charged that Fisher’s sentence was cruel and unusual and was prompted by her being homeless and poor. "It has nothing to do with her economic status." Fisher said. "It has something to do with her ability lo take care of her children." Gilbert said he agreed'-ltJhOihc children "were not watched as much as they should have been." but sterilization or birth control weren't the rehabilitative solutions to the problems. The attorney said. "She (Mrs. Walsh) has a roof over her head now (living with her mother) and has a safer environment for the child to be raised." Mrs. Walsh herself spoke about her prob­ lems with homelessness. “Al the time of Adam's death, we were living in a campground because we couldn't get housing... even with relatives." she said. The campground was a last resort. We tried lo find other housing, but our income was loo low and we had too many kids. We even tried to find a repossessed trailer, but they turned us down. Where else can you go?" Fisher cited District Judge Gary Holman's comments at the Walshes September preliminary examination as saying the Walsh children "certainly were neglected." The judge read through an extensive report prepared by the Probation Department, which said the Walsh children, according to campground neighbors, too often were dirty and hungry. Fisher said. "Mrs. Walsh has been in an abusive situation." who needs a loving hus­ band. "but she's had anything but that." Ruth Walsh appeared in Barry County Circuit Court for her sentencing last Thursday morning on charges of second-degree child abuse in connection with the drowning of her son. Adam. He noted that a woman who took the other three kids into custody reported they didn't know how io cal and wash their hands properly. One neighbor told investigators she offered Mrs. Walsh a life jacket for Adam the day before he drowned because she had seen him playing near the river, but Mrs. Walsh declined, saying she had four kid* to watch. There were reports lhat Mrs. Walsh repeat­ edly was warned of the dangers of her youngest child playing by the river and he apparently had been rescued from the Thor­ napple once before. Another campground neighbor said Adam had been seen many times wandering around by himself, was always dirty and hungry and never smiled. It was said that when he com­ plained to his parents, he was told to shut up and go lo sleep. There were other reports that the children's father would eat in front of them while they were hungry. w Fisher said the report showed that the Walshes "did not provide rudimentary protec­ tion for Adam" and lhat adequate food was not provided for the children, despite the fact they received $400 to $500 a month in food stamps. The judge said Mrs. Walsh “hasn’t demon­ strated any insight into these problems and has not made use of the help that's been of­ fered." He added dial Ruth Walsh 'lives in a fan­ tasy world" and has a "poor grasp of reality. These facts, to me. indicate serious neglect." Fisher said. In his written opinion, he agreed lhat. The right lo procreate and raise a family is a fundamental right we all enjoy, and normally the slate should not intrude into Sm MOTHER, continued on page 5 Parent wants meeting on track coach by Mary Warner Staff Writer The parent of a Hastings High School se­ nior who recently underwent surgery for < track-related injury asked the Hastings School Board Monday lo set up a special meeting to discuss his concerns with varsity boys’ track coach Paul Fulmer and Athletic aprons May 13 iliadfcii for dty elections Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two The girl's father testified that the next day he look the answering machine tape to Page Elementary Principal David Bukala to listen and see if he could identify the voice. After­ ward. he contacted Barry County Sheriffs Department DetJSgt. David Oakland. Oakland, an 18-year veteran of the sheriffs department, testified under cross-examination by Hess' attorney. Nancy Dilley, that he had played a copy of the tape for Hess' mother and sister. He said the copy had been made by setting two microcassette recorders next Judge orders birth control for drowned child’s mother programs Under the program, local ritiaane wig be asked to make donations in sxchaags far Tootsie Roll candies. The Kaights will be dressed in colorful hats, retrying canisters and wearing bright yellow Anyone who warns <o ran for a Hast­ ings City Council seat or a spot on foe has until 4 p.m. Tuesday. May 13, lo file petitions. If a primary is necessary, with more than two candidates for any cae Kat, it will be held on Tuesday. Aug. 5. The general election will be Nov. 4. The four-year terms of council mem­ bers Joe Bleam in the First Ward. Robert May in the Second Ward. Evelyn Brower in the Third Ward and David Jaspene in the Fourth Ward. The seats open on the Board of Review are held by Russell Doty and Gordon Ironside. Doty is serving the remainder of the term of the late George “Buzz" Youngs. IBri ANNER VOLUME 144. NO 12 News Briefs HSWGS •*. ik Hastings High School announce Top 10 students for 1996-97 school year Hastings High School has announced its Top 10 students lor the 1996-97 school year They include (front, from left) Tamara Obreiter, 4.0; Janette Jennings, 4.0; Lisa Marie McKay. 3.95; Andrea Dreyer, 3.98; Elena Mellen, 3.96; and (back, from left) Amanda Hawbaker. 3.91; Justin Waters. 4.0; Michael Burghdoff. 3.98; Jason McCabe. 4.0; and Elizabeth Lincolnhol, 3.98. Missing is Colleen Woods. 3.91. who tied with Hawbaker for tenth place. Director Tim Johnston. Dan Dipert, who asked for the meeting, also attended last month's board meeting, expressing concerns about the way coaches arc selected and asking for information on what other candidates were interviewed for the varsity girls' track team in 1994-95. The spring that Dipert*s daughter Emily was injured, high school teacher Katie Kowalczak was coaching girls* track, but Fulmer helped coach some of the girls' workouts. Dipert's daughter. Emily, said at the board meeting Monday lhat "the workouts in 1995 were very strenuous for me. as well as the other athletes. The second day of track practice in 1995 the boy and girl sprinters were made to run 12 South Broadway Hills (a term for running up and down a hill on South Broadway near the high school). See MRENT, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 20. 1997 News Briefs Hastings Drama Club plans play The Hastings High School Drama Club will present "You Can't Take It with You" Fnday and Saturday. March 21 and 22. at the high school lecture hall The Romantic comedy, written by Moss Hart and George S Kaufman, is directed by Mary Martha Melendy and students Renee Bell and Lesley Thorn* ion and a Western Michigan University theater student. Scott Hanman. is tech­ nical director. Cast members include Victor Lewis. Rebecca Shorkey. Carley Case. Jeremy Sloan. Ben James. Sarah LaJoye. Teague O'Mara. Nick Feldpausch. Julia Reges. Zakh Holston. Malt Barnum. Seth Doc. Jennifer Ogden. Lindsay Karos. Peter Lewis. Jennifer Lewis. Josh Doe and Lucas Holston. Tickets arc $4 for adults and $3 for students. Karoake/dance party is Saturday The Hastings Jaycees will have a karaoke/dancc party Saturday from 7 p.m to midnight at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged Proceeds from a raffle will go toward purchasing a new portable sound system for the Hastings High School music de­ partment. Door prizes will be given away and munchies, cash bar and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Twins Mike and Mark Sheldon will be running "The Sound Express" for the dancing Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight (Thursday. March 20) al the Thomapple Township Hall. 200 E. Mam St.. Middleville. The program will be “Native Ameri­ cans. Their Lifestyles and Customs." presented by Patti. Joe and Spencer Robinson, who have taken part in liv­ ing history, black powder rendezvous to team how mountain men and Native Americans lived in the 18th century. They also will show garments with headwork that Patti makes. Historical Society programs are open to the public. Workshop series planned by KCC College students, or those planning to go lo college may benefit from a series of life skill workshops next month at the Kellogg Community College Barrs County Center. The sessions are planned for 5 lo 6 p m Thursday. April 10. on stress management, and 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. April 22. on job seeking skills. The workshops are designed to help students to deal with life, family and school issues They are free and will be followed by refreshments. Anyone interested in attending may call the center al 948-9500 to reserve a spot. School board filing deadline is April 7 People wishing to run for area school board scats have until 4 p.m. Monday. April 7. to file nominating petitions. Twenty certified signatures of regis­ tered voters in the school district are re­ quired for candidates to appear on the June election ballot. Candidates are urged to obtain extra signatures on nominating petitions, in case some arc tound to be invalid In school districts in Barry County, the only candidate declaring intention to run for a board scat thus far is the Rev Stephen Wright, pastor of Pleasanlview Family Church, who is running for a Hastings scat being vacated by Board Vice President Colin Cruttendcn. Cruttenden's scat will be the only open posi­ tion on the Hastings board in the June election. There is also only one seal up for grabs in the Thomapple-Kellogg school district, currently held by Trustee Wendy Romph In the Maple Valley school district. the scats currently held by Treasurer /Xndrea Montgomery and •Trustees Allison Avery and Tim James will be up for grabs In the DeltonKellogg school district, the four-ycar term-* of board President Paul Hughes and Secretary Sally Adams arc expiring this June In Lakewood, board members David Lindberg and Dennis Smith arc up lor re-election. Grant seekers' seminar slated A free grant seekers seminar, spon­ sored by the Barry County United Way. will be offered al 8 p m Wednesday. March 26. in the Pennock Hospital con­ ference room Participants will learn "when, how and what* local foundations fund and of­ fer tips on how to write a grant that gets noticed Speakers will be Margaret Coleman i f the Barry Community Foundation and Mail Thcr oson of the Pennock Foundation Registrations, which must be received by today (March 20). may be made by calling 945-4010 or by faxing a re­ sponse to 945-0526. Three workshops planned at KCC Three workshops, sponsored by Stu­ dent Support Services, are planned for this month and next al the Kellogg Community College center just outside Hastings. The workshops, all of which arc scheduled for 5 to 6 p.m.. will focus on test anxiety Tuesday. March 25; lest preparation Wednesday. April 16; and writing and common problems on pa­ pers (bring writing samples) on Tues­ day. s\pnl 22. Lenten Lunch series continues The annual Lenten Lunch and Wor­ ship series will continue from noon lo I p.m. every Thursday through today at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. The senes, sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, includes a noon lunch for a free-will donation and worship from 12:30 to 1 p.m. The wor­ ship of Word and prayer will be led by the Res Chuck McCabe, pastor of the Emmanuel Church, and devotion will be include each week from other area clergy Devotions will center on the seven "I Ams" of Jesus in the Gospel of John from the New Testament. The theme for today's (March 20) ses­ sion will be "I am the way. the truth and the life." a devotion by the Rev. Randy Hartman, pastor of the Church of the Nazarcne in Hastings. Emmanuel Episcopal Church is lo­ cated at 315 W. Center St. comer of Center and Broadway m Hastings. For more information, call 945-3014. Ladies Day set in Delton A nationally known speaker and au­ thor will be featured during Ladies Day Saturday. April 5. in Delton. Keynote speaker Nancy L. Domer of Kalamazoo will talk about “My Exper­ iments Wi»h Prayer " She has written three books and is often published in Christian magazines. Domer is affiliated with seven national speakers bureaus, including Winning Women and Women Aglow. Ladies Day. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. will include a fashion show by Cather­ ine’s. a women's apparel shop in Kala­ mazoo. a catered luncheon by Betty Thalman and special music. Coffee and rolls will be served between 8:30 and 9 a.m. Tickets, which include lunch, are $8 per person. Reservations should be made by March 31 by calling Lois Baylor at (616) 623-2088 or Kristy Lester. 623-6858. All area women are invited to attend Ladies Day at Faith United Methodist Church, located on the comer of M-43 and Bush Street. Habitat elects slate of officers Norval Thaler has been re-elected president of the board of directors Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity and Fred Koggc has been elected presi­ dent. The elections were held at the Free Methodist Church in Hastings March II Also elected were Jeanette Kogge. secretary. Jan McKelvey, treasurer. Jill Diephouse. financial secretary; and Howard Thaler, chaplain. Re-elected to hoard terms for four years were Donna Monrca. Elaine Gilbert. Bertha Thaler and Warren Sutherland. Also elected were Rita Brown and Ned Brown. The other board members arc Laura Rodriguez. Art Allerding. Gordon Chase. Jean Chase. David Camgan. Di­ ana Pebbles. Beverly Sixberry and Trudy Tobias Executive director is Rosie Collins The local Habitat is making plans for building its 14th house, near E.W Bliss in Hastings Habitat for Humanity is an interna­ tional ecumenical Chnstian ministry of volunteers who build decent, affordable homes in partnership with low income people Hastings Color Center plans to close after 35 years in business by Jason Carr Staff Writer After about 35 years in business at its West Mill Street location. Hastings Color Ccnlc: is planning to close its doors. It is tentatively scheduled lo close April 25. Color Center ow ner Sherry Sanborn said the business, originally known as Beverwyk’s. moved from the downtown area in 1962. The building was built by then store owner Russ Dingcrson and was one of the first buildings on West Mill Street, being constructed before its neighbors, the Hast­ ings post office and Admiral gas station. Sanborn purchased the business in April 1994 and had worked in the store with previ­ ous owner Dennis McFadden. She said the only specially paint store in the area is closing because of competition from largcr retailers in Grand Rapids and lo­ cally. Sanborn said the store plans to return custom colors to its customers so they arrange new color matches with other stores and will take special orders for pickup on Tuesdays and Fridays until the store closes. Sherry Sanborn and Craig Nichols at the Hastings Color Center. "I'm really sorry it didn't work out." she said. “1 really like this work with decorating and helping people pick out colors. We gave it a good try." Parents lobby to keep sub teacher '■< by Mary Warner Staff Writer Nineteen parents of t.f’h-graders at Central Elementary have signed a petition asking that substitute teacher Rick Brown be allowed to continue teaching their children. According to Central Principal Dave Arnold. Brown has been substituting for fifth-grade teacher Dave Freitas, who is suffering from a long-term illness. Arnold said the district wants to keep Freitas* position open for Freitas, and hopes the teacher will be able to return to the classroom by next fall. In the meantime, he said, slate law requires that the distnet offer any substitute an employment contract if the substitute works longer than 150 consecutive days. If the district offers a contract to Brown. Arnold said, it will have two teachers for one position. So the district planned to put another substitute in Brown's place and having Brown come back toward the end of the year to finish up. Bobi King of Hastings presented the petition at Monday's board meeting. The petition stated that "Mr. Brown has been an excellent teacher and we request lhat you find a way lo resolve this issue and keep him 'hrough the r 4/of the year." Arnold said that in light of the request by the parents, "we'll have to look at (the situation) some more." In other action Monday. Board President Patricia Endsley voted against the requests of five students to attend Caledonia Alternative High School. The requests were approved by the board, but Endsley said she opposed them because "I have some concerns about what these kids arc getting academically in order to graduate." "As much as I feel for the parents and the frustrations of having kids that aren't graduating. 1 question if this is a good solution." she said. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said later that "these students feel that there's a different type of program offered in this alternative high school that will better meet their needs." Schoessel said Caledonia's alternative education program is located "off-site" from the high school, and that fact makes the program attractive to students, because "it gels them away from a selling where they’re not being as successful as they would like to be." Schoessel said the Hastings district may be able to offer an off-site alternative education program next year. Schoessel said the district is discussing the possibility of moving the Barry County B-4 program to the new elementary school being built on Star School Road. The alternative education program could then be housed in the current B-4 buiMing on Nashville Road south of Hastings. In other board action Monday, a "Student Performances" policy was presented to the board for its consideration. Schoessel said recent controversy lhat has arisen in other districts over where student musical groups arc allowed to perform prompted formulation of the policy. "We're doing it »•> try and slay ahead of potential problems." he said. "There have been no such problems in our district." The policy states lhat "public performances by students shall be permitted by the Hastings Board of Education when the instructor to be responsible for the performances and the administration concur that such performances will contribute lo the educational objectives of a particular class and will not interfere excessively with other scheduled activities within the school." The policy also slates that "students shall not be used to further the public relations efforts of any particular group. Students and staff members may not be used for advertising or promoting the interests of any non-school agency or organization, public or private, without the approval of the superintendent of schools or his/her representative, and any such approval, granted for whatever cause or group, shall not be construed as an endorsement of said cause or group by the board." . The policy will be presented for passage at the next board meeting. An amended "Public's Right to Know” district information access policy was passed by the board. The amended policy stipulates lhat (he school superintendent is responsible for coordination of the policy. It also allows fees for making copies of information to be based on the hourly wage of the person best able to retrieve the information. And it allows for appeal of a denial of a Freedom of Information request to the Hastings School Board. School board honors couple for helping in accident by Mary Warner Staff Writer Jim Zombar knew what happened as soon as he heard the crash. His children. Kristina and Jeremy, were due to arrive home on a Hastings School bus. and Zombar figured something must have happened concerning the bus. He called 911. and then listened as his daughter, who'd come running into the house, related that a pickup truck had run into the rear end of the bus. The passengers on the bus were not in­ jured. but the bus driver and the driver of the truck both suffered minor injuries. Zombar and his wife. Kay. helped with uaffic control until police arrived. Zombar said it took the police 45 minutes lo respond to the accident. In the meantime, he and his wife directed traffic around the crash site. For their help after the accident, which oc­ curred on North Broadway north of Carlton Center Road. Jim and Kay Zombar were awarded a certificate of commendation by the Hasting School Board Monday. Kay and Jim Zombar were commended by the Hastings School Board Mond<j for their help after a recent school bus accident. •> EXTRA COPIES or.-The Hastings BANNER available throughout Barry County, �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 20, 1997 — Page 3 always going lo be some complaints about programs like athletics, because they gel to be quite emotional But vs hen you look al all of our programs, coaches, and students in­ volved in athletics there's a lot more go­ ing on that is satisfactory to people " A not her coaching incident garnered media attention recently Peggy Boucher. Hastings High School's varsity girls' volleyhall coach, was absent from district tournament play al Lakewood recently. Parents said they had complained to the administration about Boucher's alleged use of profanity and her coaching style. Schoessel said he was again unable to comment on the situation because of legal reasons, but was able to say that the admin­ istration "never said that what was done was done because of the parents. "There were other factors involved," he said. Athletic Director Johnston said Wednesday lhat "1 feel very confident in the people that have been selected lo coach our teams. I think they're doing a fine job. I think it's important with any employee that they’re supported by their bosses." He said that the usual procedure for select­ ing coaches is to have the athletic director and high school principal interview appli­ cants for the head varsity positions. A rec­ ommendation is then made lo the superin­ tendent and then presented to the school board for approval. In the case of assistant coaches. Johnston said, the head coach and the athletic director normally interview applicants and then make a recommendation to the principal, who in turn passes the recommendation on to the superintendent and the board. In the case of the head girls' varsity track position in 1994-95. however. Johnston said, lhat procedure was not followed. John­ ston and Fulmer did the interviewing, then made a recommendation to the principal. Johnston said he included Fulmer in the pro­ ceeding "because of his base of knowledge." Pay set for tomorrow and Saturday.. The high school play ’You Cant Take It With You" will be performed March 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. in the Hastings High School lecture hall. Tickets are $4 for adults and $3 for student and senior citizens. They can be purchased from cast members or at the door on performance nights. The play is a romantic comedy about two families whose different lifestyles collide. Pictured above are members of the cast. PARENT WANT MEETING, cont. from page 1 "It is a fact that girls arc not as strong as boys." she told the board. "It is unreasonable to expect boys to do lhat hard of a workout, let alone to expect the girls to do it Because of my training and injury. I had to have hip surgery Oct. 28. 1996 As a result of the surgery. I missed the second half of my se­ nior year ofbaskclball. One of the track ath letes here tonight overheard two teachers in the hallway talking about me and my family after last month's school board meeting They were talking about how I will be gone in three months (because I’m a senior) and they can just ignore me and I will just go away. There is a time and a place to discuss this, but not in a place where it will get back to me I don't expect anyone to fully understand what 1 have gone through, and I can't stress enough how important it is that qualified coaches arc hired to protect the best interests of all the student athletes." Dan Dipert after the board meeting that other applicants applied for Kowalczyk's track job and he wants to know how the determination was made to select her and whether Kowalczyk or the other track coach applicants had enough training to ensure the safety of athletes under their supervision. Dipert said lhat "it's my opinion that they are not taking the candidates that arc qualified." He also said "I think we should have a systematic way and format to pick coaches." Hastings High School senior Ryan Schnackenberg has also expressed concerns about Fulmer. Schnackenberg recently wrote a letter to the editor praising last year's track coaches and expressing reservations about having Fulmer return to the track coach position this year (Fulmer has been a track coach in previous years but was not the coach last year). Schnackenberg said that after the letter was published, "teachers, students and parents came up to me and expressed their thoughts and concerns about track at Hastings. Many of them, however, don't realize how cor­ rupted the track program is." Schnackenberg said his concern in the is­ sue is one of supporting several girls' track team members who he said have reservations about Fulmer, and he is concerned that Ful­ mer is designing the workouts for the boy's distance team. Schnackenberg said that high school teacher Laura Finley designed the distance runners* workouts last year, and he was happy with her workouts and improved his performance under her tutelage. This year, he said. Fulmer is designing the workouts for the boys' distance runners, even though Fin­ ley is the distance coach. Schnackenberg said that at a track team meeting March 6. Fulmer told team mem­ bers that "if there was a problem, an athlete should not run around signing petitions, complaining to his parents trying to get a coach fired, writing letters to the press or go­ ing to the school board." "He made this very clear," Schnackenberg said. "He said that if a situation arose, an athlete was to go lo his individual coach, or if the problem could not be resolved, to go to him (the head coach)." Schnackenberg said that team members were told by Fulmer that if they could not resolve the problem with him (Fulmer), then "the athlete would be gone, as in off the team." Schnackenberg attended (he board meeting Monday, along with four female track mem­ bers besides Emily Dipert. One of them, Charissa Shaw, told board members that "we've had lots of injuries due to some coaching lhat may have been Jone differ­ ently." Schnackenberg said Wednesday (hat it's been difficult to come forward and express his opinion on the matter, but "I don't like seeing my friends get injured, and if I can prevent one athlete from getting injured, it's all worth it." Superintendent Carl Schoessel srd after the meeting that the district is in the process of setting up a special meeting in which grievances can be aired. Schoessel explained to Dipert at the board meeting that no negative discussion about school personnel can take place during a board meeting unless the person being discussed is present and is given a chance to have the meeting closed to the public. In the special meeting, he said, "if (Dipert) can show us information they have that what our track coach u doing is wrong, and our school physician concurs, it will stop." Schoessel said the district has made several requests of Dipert to have Emily's medical records forwarded to school physician Dr. James Atkinson, but thus far has not re­ ceived those records. Schoessel said Atkin­ son needs the records to give an opinion as to whether the training regimen Emily was undergoing at the time of her injury could have caused the injury. Schoessel said when the matter "first came to our attention." the administration checked with Atkinson, who rendered a preliminary opinion that the training was not the cause of the injury. However. Schoessel said, he told Dipert that if the training was found to be the cause, Schoessel will be "the first one to tell them not to do that." Schoessel also explained that the girls' track members were running Broadway Hills under Fulmer in 1994-95 because "our track coaches all work together in their areas of specialty." Schoessel said he has investigated Dipert's complaints in the matter, and "there are other sides to the story." However, he said, his ability to comment on personnel matters is limited by state law. Schoessel said. "I think there's probably ...continued above Welcome spring! To celebrate learning about oceans and sea life, Wednesday was Beach Day at Noah's Ark Pre-School, a program offered through the Christian Education Department at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The children dressed in shorts or other summer clothing and enjoyed eating snacks while lounging on beach towels. They made books filled with pictures of sea life, played with seashells and shopped at the "Snack and Snorkel Shop." Pictured are students (front, from left) Kelsi Harrington and Brandon Shapley and (back) Ali Shaw and Luke Howell. Sally Keller is the pre-school director and teacher. Students in Marianne Kendall's third grade class at Central and students of Richard Pohja's Hastings High School construction technology class gather around one of the benches the high schoolers made for the Central students. Hastings students say thanks for ‘great benches’ by Mary Warner Staff Writer Marianne Kendall, a third grade teacher at Central Elementary. needed some benches on which her students could sit when they were working at the computer. “I put in a requisition for two benches," she said, and was told the Hastings High School construction technology class was going to make them. When the benches arrived. Kendall said, she was surprised and pleased. She'd just ex­ pected some basic, functional benches, but instead got two nicely-painted pieces of fur­ niture whose sides sported heart cutouts. Kendall said she and her class began to wonder how the high school students went about making the benches' and decided to lake a trip to the high school to watcl. the construction class at work and thank the high school students. When visiting day arrived, the elementary students were able to watch the high x hoolers work on a one-quarter scale model of a real home. Construction technology teacher Richard Pohja said his students have been involved in several building projects. "We've done cabinets for the teachers m the high school." he said. "We're doing the dugouts for the girls softball. We did the boys* baseball dugouts." Pohja said the athletic boosters club asked his class to do the dugouts. Pohja would like to see his class return to the construction of real homes. That practice was discontinued, he said, because of budget considerations. 26 children share First Holy Communion at St. Rose Twenty-six children received their First Holy Communion at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. In preparation, the children have intensely studied the foundations of this sacrament for the past year. Supported by family and fhends. the children's celebration occurred at a special liturgy on March 16. In the front row, from left, are Katie Borner, Kelly Cuncannan, Danielle Schwartz. Sarah Brasher, Kristina Dobbin. Alex Lowe, Sean McConnon; (second row) Shawn Valentine, Erich Iberle. Daniel Goodemcot, Becky Hill, Amanda Mueller, Mitchell Gahan. Cory Gardner. Jessica Manning; (third row) Brad Hayes, Erika Swarte, Alexandria Neil, Kyle Beyer. Matt Teunessen, Tyler Ryan, Emilie Shumway. Lexy Rugg, Derek Thurman; (back row) Eric Chamberlain, Diane Klipfer, Sandy LaFontaine, Fr. Chuck Fischer. Jo Carr and Sarah Shaw. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 20. 1997 FINANCIAL FOCUS funrnhni by...Mark LETTERS from our readers... Healthy famMes provide provention D. Christensen of Edward 0. Jonas * Are you holding no-interest bonds? Bonds are pretty simple investments. Peo­ ple buy them to cam interest on their money. But would you believe that thousands of in­ vestors own savings bonds that pay no in­ terest? More than $2.3 billion of U.S. govern­ ment savings bonds have passed final maturity and are resting in safe deposit boxes, buried in cans or hidden in mattresses — all earning no interest. How do you know if your savings bond is earning interest? All U.S. savings bonds more than 40 yean old have stopped earning in­ terest, and all savings bonds issued after November 1965 slop earning interest 30 years from the issue date. According to Daniel Pederson, author of the book "Comprehensive Guide for Bond Owners," the reason that many investors allow their savings bonds to mature without being redeemed is simply confusion. "These savings bonds, unlike most bonds, have three separate maturities." he explained. To understand maturities, you first must understand how savings oonds earn interest. Series E and EE savings bonds don’t pay in­ terest in cash. Their earnings accrue internally and are paid to you. along with your principal, when you redeem them. This interest is not taxable until taken; however, because interest is not paid until maturity, savings bonds are not suitable for current income needs. Now. about the three separate maturities: The first maturity is the original maturity. This is the stated term. Savings bonds pay a guaranteed rate until this date. Some of the largest issues of Series EE savings bonds were issued between 1984 and 1986. and many of those paid a guranteed 7.5 percent interest rale. By comparison, today’s savings bonds guarantee 4 percent interest. Savings bonds may be redeemed al many banks or through the Federal Reserve. (Brokerage firms do not deal in savings bonds). If you redeem a savings bond before original maturity, the interest rate will not be guaranteed. If yo~ redeem it at original maturity, you will receive your original prin­ cipal plus all accrued interest at the guaranteed rale. That amount should be the face value of the savings bond. If you don’t redeem your certificates at the original maturity, they continue to cam in­ terest until an extended maturity. After - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. —’/. 35’/. AT&T —*/. Ameritech 62’/. —’/. Anheuser-Busch 43'h —2s/. Chrysler 29'h + ’/. 32'h CMS Energy —1’/. 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That's the "confusion" that accounts for the more than $2.3 billion in unredeemed savings bonds. How do you know when your savings bond’s maturity dates are? Each issue of sav­ ings bonds has unique maturities and interest rales. Before purchasing any savings bond, get the facts in writing; don't settle for verbal explanations. Pederson also advises investors to be diligent when redeeming savings bonds. "Be systematic on which savings bonds you cash and when." he said. Redeeming a savings bond at the wrong time can cause you to lose up lo six months of interest. And often, the older Series E savings bonds are out of sync — their interest credits are not necessarily se­ miannual based on their issue date. Savings bonds are a popular choice for bir­ thdays and graduations, but they're not as simple as many people assume. Too often, they are forgotten, allowed to earn low or no interest, or worse, never redeemed. If you think you or a relatively may have some forgotten Series E or EE savings bonds, find your certificates and contact your bank or call the Federal Reserve to help you evaluate which ones should be redeemed. Then, after you receive the money, you might consider investing it in other government or corporate securities. Those who know say that parental neglect and/or abuse is the root cause of most juvenile crime. Healthy Families-Barry County prevents or alleviates parental neglect. The result, almost certainly, will be a reduction in the kind of resentment that stems from emo­ tional deprivation and lhat manifests itself through criminal behavior. What’s being done today can make the county a safer, better place in 2013. Tragically, however, this proven program is currently being cut back. The grants that To the editor: Would you be concerned if I predicted several murders, an outbreak of burglaries, increased drug and alcohol abuse, overcrowd­ ed jails and harried county prosecutors, all to occur in the year 2013. all to occur in Barry County? If the past is any indicator, and if we don't change the patterns of the past, that's not an unlikely prediction. There is incontrovertible evidence that what happens to at-risk infants now will determine the paths they will take as young adults. If they are neglected, mistreated, ignored, they are likely lo pay back a negligent society by commiting crimes against it. It doesn't have to happen. There is in place, now. a program called Healthy Families-Barry County. In simple terms it’s a care giving agency lhat works with parents and infants who are determined, through professional screening, to be at-risk. These people need physical, psychological and emotional support so that the children have a chance at happy, productive lives. Sometimes the mothers are teenagers whose families arc unable or unwilling to help them. Sometimes a young couple is on the verge of violence through sheer frustration and inabili­ ty to cope with harsh realities. Sometimes drug or alcohol dependency has made it im­ possible for them to function as caring and ef­ fective parents. Whatever the reason, careful and proven screening techniques have determined that the infants involved are at risk, unless immediate and consistent help is available. Through Healthy Families-Barv County, 40 such families have been, or are, being counseled and assisted. Is it working? Here, exactly as written, is what some of the young mothers have expressed after a few months of in-home counseling: “She (the family support worker) has taught me very important things I never knew.’’ "She helped me with a lot of things lhat make it easier on raising my daughter alone. We will miss her.’’ "1 had a hard pregnancy (twins) and rough couple of months. She was there and was very supportive and helpful. ’’ brought Healthy Families into being and that sustained it are running out. There are no lob­ byists for single mothers, troubled young couples, or at-risk infants. While politicians generally advocate family values, they haven’t shown that they value families enough to provide continuous, reliable in-home sup­ port for those who most need it. Maybe it’s time for those truly concerned with the future to speak up. Ask your County Commissioner, your Slate Representative and Senator and your Congressman in Washington what can be done to provide consistent fun­ ding for Healthy Families-Barry County. What are a child’s rights after he or she is born? Isn’t one of them proper parenting? Kensinger Jones Healthy FamiliesBarry County Work Group (Formerly the Judge’s Task Force) Student reaction cause for cheers To the editor: Three cheers for Sarah Bellgraph and her reaction to your story on the volleybell coach. I don’t know either Sarah or the coach per­ sonally. but I do know that as a former jour­ nalism teacher I’d be proud to have Sarah in my class. Dave Kietzmann Hastings To the editor: For some lime now. deregulation has been the favorite pastime for many politicians. Rather than creating competition, as propo­ nents claim, deregulation often results in mergers and takeovers that create fewer and larger entities and generally higher costs to the consumer. Congressman Dan Schaefer of Colorado is determined that the federal government will mandate deregulation of electricity. Accord­ ing to the congressman, consumers will benefit by being able to shop for cheaper electrical rales. Some consumers may well benefit. How­ ever. those who benefit are likely to be large corporations who can leverage the utilities for lower rates. Il is unlikely lhat the average homeowner or small businessperson will have a lot of bargaining power. It also is unlikely that in­ vestors in smaller, local utilities will bene­ fit, as they will be underbid on electric rales. Investors in these smaller companies will be left holding the bag as their utility either ?oes out of business or is swallowed up by a larger corporate utility. Especially hard hit will be those in rural America. Il is for less profitable to provide electric service in sparsely populated rural ar­ eas compared to heavily populated urban in­ dustrial and suburban areas. Deregulation could spell the end for many rural electrical co-ops that have helped maintain a rate bal­ ance with larger private electric utilities. This attempt by Congressman Schaefer to deregulate the electric industry on a federally mandated, one size fils all basis is not be­ cause the average consumer is demanding it. Congressman Schaefer is heeding the call of big industry, which would be the primary beneficiary. Carl Mcllvain. president. Michigan Farmers Union. Hastings Tie up dog* on garbage day To tire editor: 1 was on north Broadway, north of M-43. last Tuesday morning, and was waiting behind a garbage truck while oncoming traffic cleared. As the driver was taking the garbage from the roadside lo the truck. I noticed two large dogs, obviously loose, who were bark­ ing and giving the man some serious attention, and not 10 feet away. I had always assumed that these men would have to be constantly alert for traffic in the Know Your legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone.(616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. , road, but it has never occurred to me that these men might be attacked by dogs while in the performance of their duties. These men are doing a service to our com­ munity. They should not have to contend with this additional stress. Perhaps those of us who let our dogs run loose could al least tie them up on garbage day Harland Nye Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided lor verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, . and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons : only. 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It woaM be good for getting extra organs, bat there other people bare Miv.ioo,and«*dbe LaeiKe Hacker, Heatings: *1 think the if it helps ■O •<* * '' people with terrible, incunMru ditaren. k would be wonk a try.' \ sj vr ,* .4 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 20, 1997 — Page 5 BOY, continued from front page----------------------------------------------------lo each other, with one sei on "play" and the other on "record." Oakland said though the quality of the copy was not as gixtd as the original. Hess' mother said she thought the beginning of the message sounded like him. hut the ending been watching Larry on Oct 50 She said though he may have slipped out ol sight for a feu moments, there is only one plume in their home near the kitchen and living nxim. which would have made H almost impossi­ ble for Larry to have made a phone call without her knowing. During his testimony. Larry denied mak­ ing any phone calls Oct 30. He said he had attended a meeting with Ins counselor earlier •n the day and spent the lime with his sister making birthday cards lor his mother. He also said he had not been upset about any­ thing lhat day. During her closing argument. Alspaugh said it was clear an offensive and malicious phone call had been left on the answering machine and the only issue was whether Hess had made the phone call. She repeated that the girl's father was familiar with Hess' voice over the phone. Hess' school principal said he was 99 percent sure the voice was Hess and that his sister said she didn't see him the whole time she was watching him. so she could not say for certain Hess did not make any phone calls. Dilley, in her closing argument, empha- did not Dilley asked Oakland if he had spoken to Hess' counselor or the boy whose name was left on the tape He said he did not. He a’so told Dilley no voice identification tests uere run on the tape When asked by Alspaugh why no such tests were done. Oakland said. "I saw absolutely no need to send the tape to the (Michigan State Police) lab. There were no requests to do so." David Bukala told Alspaugh he has contact with Hess on a daily basis, including speak­ ing to him. He said when the girl's father brought the tape to him. he did not tell him Janett Jennings (left) and Sarrah Gregory display state awards. Local business students take home state awards Three Hastings High School bu .mess students were recognized as stale winners in competition at the Business Professionals of America State Leadership Conference in Detroit March 7-9. Sarrah Gregory received a fifth place state award for the keyboarding competition. Janette Jennings placed seventh in business spellir* Rich Holzmuller was a finalist in the entrepreneur competition. Sarrah. a sophomore, is the daughter of Earl and Sharon Gregory. Jannette is a senior and the daughter of Archie and Mattie Jenn­ ings. Rich, also a senior, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Holzmuller. The Hastings students were among 2,000 regional winners from throughout Michigan who were eligible to compete at the state level. Other local students participating in the competitions were Melissa Lancaster. Amber Read. Leslie Ockerman. Brooke Norris, Amanda Hawbaker, Julie Anthony. Rachel Dreyer and Rob Swiatek. Members attending the conference par­ ticipated in competitions, business-related workshops, general sessions, and served as voting delegates. Business Professionals of America is the Male Board of Education sponsored vocational student organization for students enrolled in business programs. Activities include occupa­ tional and leadership development, service projects and development of basic business ■kills LEGAL NOTICES Rich Holzmuller displays finalist project. what it was about Bukala said when he listened to the Upe. "I believed it to be Larry. That's what I told" the girl's father. Bukala said he was "99 per­ cent sure" the voice on the tape was Hess' and lhat he was "99 percent sure" the voice was not the boy whose name was left on the tape, saying that boy has a raspier voice than the one on the tape. When cross-examined by Dilley, Bukala said no disciplinary action was taken against Hess or the other boy. He said when the girl's father said he was planning to go to the sheriffs department detectives, "1 told him since that happened outside of school, that's what he should do." Hess' mother, Sharon Ayers, testified that Hess was a “special needs" child with a vari­ ety of different conditions. She said he has dyslexia, difficulty with memory, an audio/visual deficit that affects his emotional behavior and Attention Deficit Disorder that is combined with hyperactivity, for which he is taking Ritalin. She said Hess also has been seeing a counselor since December 1995. "He demands a lot of supervision. He is very, very seldom left on his own," Ayers testified. She said her birthday was Oct. 30 and Hess spent 45 to 60 minutes with his sister while Ayers took another son lo basketball practice. While she was gone, she said Hess and his sister made birthday cards and pre­ sents for her. Ayers said the playing of the tape in court was the first lime she had heard the original. She described the copy she had been played as sounding inaudible and "almost com­ pletely distorted" "I do not believe that's my son," she said of the voice on the tape. "In fact, 1 was sur­ Default bos occurred in the conditions ol o first mortgage mode by Mary E. Kolley. an individual, mortgagor, to the State Bonk of Caledonia, a mremgan Donating corporation or nzz cast main Street. Caledonia. Michigan 49316. mortgagee, by a mortgage dated November 2, 1994, recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. ;on November 14. 1994. in liber 61B. page 913. ■ Default has occurred in the conditions of o second ----- ,------ — l . e „ - H - . . i - Ji. i 4 1 ■ mm igage maos oy mary c. neney an motviouai. . mortgagor to the State Bonk of Caledonia, a , Michigan banking corparation. mortgagee, by a ; mortgage dated January 11. 1995. recorded in the * Office of Register of Deeds far Barry County, on ' January 12. 1995, in Uber 622. pogo 938. Because * of said default, the mortgagee has declared the * entire unpaid amount secured by both first and se* cond mortgages duo and payable forthwith. * As of the dote of this notice, there is claimed lo * be due. including for principal and interest on both mortgages, the sum of $56,966.21. and interest will continue on the first mortgage's principal balance of S44.857.1S at the rate of 9.5 percent, and interest will continue on the second mor­ tgage's principal balance of $3,047.83 at the rote of 10 percent. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgages. or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, os provided in said mortgages, and all legal costs, charges and e>ponses, including uttud noys foes al lowed by low. and oil taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole, said mortgages will bo faredosod by sale of the mortgaged premises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East Door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan, on Thursday. April 3. 1997 at 1:00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgages are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described as follows: COMMENCING at the West One-Quarter corner of Section 12. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, thence North 89*4373“ East. 1315.43 feet along the East-West One-Quarter line of said Section 12: thence South 00*1776" East. 331.50 feet along the East line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 12 to the true RO»n OF BEGINNING thence South 00*1776" East. 234.00 feet along said East line; thence South 89*4373" West. 931.00 feet parallel with said OneQuarter line; thence north 00*1776" West. 234.00 feet: thence North 89*4373“ East. 931.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO on ease­ ment far public highway purposes over the Foster ly 33 feet thereof for Moe Road; and commonly known as 6401 Moe Road. Mid­ dleville. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length ol the redemption period will be One (1) yeor from the dote of sole Doted February 18. 1997 TWOMEY MAGGfNI. PIC Attorneys for State Bonk of Caledonia •V Dovuf Schoolenberg 212 Waters Bu.ld.ng Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (3/27) cannot come into your decision." She said Ayers testified Hess has trouble with his memory, but yet he was able to remember the events of Oct. 30 and asked the jury. "Arc parents the most objective about their children? He may be all those things in the normal course of events, but he wasn't that normal, loving boy when he made that phone call." important rights as well: tlic right to not be abused or neglected, the right to adequate food and shelter, the nghl to be reared in a loving environment where they can feel safe and secure. "The rights of these children were grossly violated, and as a result. Adam Walsh is dead. We cannot lose sight of the fact that Adam Walsh is the victim in this case, and the court's paramount concern is ensuring that there are no further victims. The rehabilitation of Mrs. Walsh is the best way to ensure this. "The r. ust depressing aspect of the position of judge is the numerous cases involving child victims; defenseless children who arc abused, neglected, sexuall) molested and otherwise mistreated. These are the children who grow up to be dysfunctional adults, and in many cases they end up in prison. The courts are usually left lo deal with the results, and normally we are powerless to prevent these tragedies from occurring in the first place "This is a very unusual case, one in which a criminal defendant in a homicide has demonstrated that they are totally incompetent as a parent. The court feels compassion for Mrs. Walsh, and for that reason the court will agree to follow the prosecutor's recommendation lhat Mrs. Walsh not be incarcerated." "I feel compassion for Mrs. Walsh." Fisher said. "She won't be incarcerated, but 1 feel compelled (lo hand down this sentence) because she is pregnant. The court's responsibility is to make sure Mrs. Walsh has no other children to lake care of until she is capable." Therefore, he said, he was suspending her right lo procreate, and ordering that she "shall use a medically proven form of con- traccption until she's capable of adequately rearing a child. “I was very reluctant to make this order, but I can't stand by idly and do nothing." Mrs. Walsh said afterward lhat she was shucked by the sentence She will not have to abide by the birth control conditions of her probation before her appeal is settled. However, she suffers from a medical condition that may prompt her to undergo sterilization surgery on her own. In a prepared statement, Crowley said in the event of an appeal, his office would ask the court to uphold Fisher’s decision. "While this office recognizes that procreation is a fundamental human right, the court's order is carefully tailored to the facts of this case and restricted to rehabilitating the defendant, and therefore, within court's lawful discretion to impose," he said in the statement. Gilbert later said Walsh's case now goes to the State Appellate Defender's Office (SADO). which will determine on what grounds to base an appeal. "There are three or four major issues that they could base an appeal on," he said. "Probably the right to privacy issue, the lack of a statutory law permitting this and maybe a cruel and unusual punishment issue. Those are probably the three major issues." Gilbert said he has not heard from Planned Parenthood or the ACLU, but said they could file separate briefs on Walsh's behalf if the Appeals Court permits them to. He added lhat he will not be associated with the case unless it is sent back to Barry County for re-sentencing, but a SADO attorney could be assigned to the resentencing. LESTER L. FORMAN 1 City of Hastings Notice of Public Hearing FREE ESTIMATES The Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 24, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall Council Chambers located at 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan to hear public comment regarding plans to apply for a Recreation Grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The City is seeking a grant to fund construction of improvements within and adjacent to Tyden Park, and for development of improvements related to the Thomapple River riverwalk and access program. Everil Manshum City Clerk/Treasurer WOULD TWL SERIES Narrated by... Curt Matson Wyoming* Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! 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On the other hand, children have Proposed Improvements to Tyden Park and Adjacent Riverwalk Areas N0T1CK OF MORTOAMFCNKCLMUM MU sized, "what we have here is a 10-year old special needs child." She said his mother, who would know the voice of her son" said the voice on tape did not sound like him. And. beginning to cry. she said because a malicious phone call means a phone call meant to molest or terrorize, the jury had to decide whether Hess meant to molest or ter­ rorize. Alspaugh. in her rebuttal, told the jury. Tcn-year old children commit crimes Judge Shaw is the judge of the Juvenile Court. He's not here just one day a week Children Contribution toward District Activittea __ Tot.il Tear Off This Portion & Save - No Reminder* Will Be Sent!!! UNTYFAlRGROUNDS �Paoe 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 20, 1997 ADVERTISE in The Hastings BANNER Walter B. Hobbs,Jr can 945-9554 BEAUFORT. SOUTH CAROLINA Waller B. Hobbs, Jr., age 74, of Beaufort, South Carolina, died unexpectedly March 3, 1997 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital. He was born March 13,1922 in Battle Creek, the son of Walter Hobbs, Sr. and Marietta Thornburg. Mr. Hobbs attended Battle Creek Public School and graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1940. Some of his growing up years were spent at The Hobbs Farm located in Benfield. He attended Michigan State Univer­ sity in Lansing and enlisted in the United Slates Navy and retired as HMCS E-8, having served Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. HOPE LNTTED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches PEACE COMMUNITY CHUWCH Of (XM). 1330 N QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Broidwa). Hastings Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship S- ’tday. 10 a m and 6 p m . Wednesday 7 p.m Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m to 6 p m West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . H mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Ptuxic t>23-2285 Sunday School al 10 00 a m . War­ ship 11 00 a m . Evening Service at 6 00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor ship II a m . Evening Services 6 p m Weslnesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 7938 Bible Survey on vdeos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail* HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd. and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a.m. Sunday School. 10 45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 pm. Teens; 6 00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. “Kids Alive” for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day — 9:00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study. 10:00 a.m. Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study. 6:30 p.m Kid’s Quizz­ ing; 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer tn Sanctuary. For further in­ formation call the church office. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Paste* Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Wor ship Services Sunday. 9:00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00am .Re* Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4-H. Monday* 6:30 lo 8:00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 800 a.m.. freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Chnst’s Love, and the fellowship uf peoplc *ho c>rc GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . 1 mile east of Hastings Rut Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a.m - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a.m • Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30p.m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Shanng Your Faith. 5:30 p m Youth meeting with “Youth With a Message *. 945-9224. 6 30 p m Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 11 00 a m . Confessions Saturday 4:00-4 30 pm THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Churcl office phone 948-2 M9 Sunda) worship 9 00 a.m. and 10:45 a m Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:3( p.m. Youth group meets Wednes day 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. WOODGROVE BRETHRENCHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coals Grove Rood. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday Sch >ol 9:30 a.m.. Church Service 10:30 a m . Wednesday 6:00 pm. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7:00 p.m . Wednesday Awana 6:30-8 00 p.m. (3 year-olds through 6th grade) Saturdays. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Teen Center. 7th-12th grades. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends. Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Musa: Monung Worship 9:45 and 11:00 a m.; Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults. Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening. M-x»day: First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out. Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana al 6.30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMRLY OF GOD. 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6: 00 p.m Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are . Rainbows or J J Bi­ ble Quiz (*gcs 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12), Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bibk Study No age limits NASMVUJr AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852 9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery , children's ministry , youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Ftscher. Pastor A mission of St Rove Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses MA1NSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions’ - 118 S lefferson - 9453429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan Larry Hubley, Pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hours Wcd.mnirs 9 a.m. io 12 noon. Kathy Catant. choir director Sun­ day monung 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Monung Wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Warriors (grades K-6(h) Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 7th-12th). Thursday 7.-00 p.m. Prayer Meeting CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 Nonh Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 1100 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teem and Children. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Becky Oesler. Program/Youth Director. Thursday. March 20 — 12:00 p.m. Lenten Luncheon and Service at Emanuel Episcopal Church Friday. March 21 Menders Dinner and Program — dining room. Sunday. March 23 — 8: 30 a.m. Cadette Choir rehearsal; 9: 30 and 11 00 a m. Moray Wor­ ship (9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is pro­ vided during both services; 9:50 a.m. Sunday School for all ages; 10: 30 a.m. "Coffee Hour" — din­ ing room; 5:30 p.m.. Middle High PYF. Hall; 700. Senior High PYF. HaU; 8:00 pm, Brass rehearsal Monday. March 24 - 3:30 p.m. Cadette Choir; 6:30 p.m.. Parent/Youth Advisory Committee — Sr. High classroom; 7:00 p.m.. •'Committee Night.” all standing comrainees meet. Tuesday, March 29 - 11:30 a m.. Staff meets for prayer; 3:30 p.m.. Handchime Trio; 7:00 p.m.. Lenten Bible Study. Lounge. 7 00p.m.. Stephen Ministers. Dinning Room. Wednes(tey. March 26-9:30 a.m.. Circle Study Lenders meet with Pastor Keller; 7:00 p.m.. Chancel Choir rehearsal; 7:00 p.m.. Brass rehearsal Norman L Healy DOWLING - Norman L Healy, age 61, of Dowling, passed away Saturday, March 15, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Heaiy was bom April 15, 1935 in Ann Arbor, the son of Maurice and Zelah (Decker) Healy. He was raised in the Dowling area on the family hancstead. He attended the Dunham School and Hastings Schools. Mr. Healy married Carol V. Schimberg on June 8, 1964. His employment included self-employed automobile mechanic and auto body repair­ man, millwright for the Hackett Construction Company in Battle Creek and was also engaged in fanning. He retired in 1995. Mr. Healy was a member of Millwright Local #1102, Bedford F & AM #207, loyal order of Moose #628 and served in the National Guard. His hobbies included supermodified auto racing, bowling, golfing and limping. He also anended the Dowling Country Chapel. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Floyd Healy; one sister, Doris Hammond and a grandson, Chad Ronald Cook. Mr. Healy is survived by his wife, Carol; six daughters, Linda (Mike) Miller of Hastings, Sarah (Ronald) Cook of Dowling, Debrah Morrison of Lake Odessa, Theresa (Jimmie) Bush of Hastings, Valerie Greenler of Missouri and Norma (Lany) Cook of Woodland; one son, Benjamin (Pamela) Healy of Dowling; eighteen grandchildren; six great grandchil­ dren; one brother, Huron (Dora) Healy of Lake Odessa and one broiher-in-law, Merle Hammond of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 18,1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. DeAnn J. Dobbs officiated and Masonic Services conducted by the Bedford F A AM #207. Burial took place at the Union Cemetery, Maple Grove Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Dowling Country Chapel Building Fund. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building), 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T. Husrwick. vicar at 948-2101. St. Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. March 23 - 8:00 A 10:45 Holy Communion; 10:45 First Comtnu­ nion; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages); 6:00 Youth Group. Thurs­ day. March 20 - 7:30 Adah Choir. 8 00 AA Saturday. March 22 8:30 Clean Up Dey; 9:30 First Communion; 1:30 Inquirers; 8:00 NA. Monday. March 24 - 7 00 Adventurers; 7:00 Education Comm. Tuesday. March 18 — 300-5:30 Puno-Chapel. 7:00 SS Staff Wednesday. March 19 10:00 Wordwatchen. 3 0D4100 Piano- Upstairs; 5:15 Children's Choir. 6:00 Supper. 7:00 Vespers. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Music and Christian Educaiion Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ rier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM M 10:30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m.. Worship 11 00 a m. with child care for infants and toddlers thro age 4. and Junior Church for a*ea 5 thru 2nd grade. Mb HI Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p.m.. Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 6:00 p.m First Wednesday of month is Game Night. Thursday. March 20 — Community Lenten Lunch and Worship Services at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Thursday. March 27 — Maundy/Holy Thurs­ day Seder Meal and Communion 6:30 p m - call 945-9574 for reservation Friday. March 28 — Community Good Friday Service. I 00 p.m Easier Sunday . March 30 — Sanrue Service presented by Youth Fellowship 8:00 a.m.. followed by Easter Breakfast 8:45 a m — call 945-9574 for reserva­ tion Easier Worship at 11:00 a.m. He was a professional photographer, co­ owner and operator of Hobbs Photo Service. Mr. Hobbs was a member of Harmony Masonic Lodge No 22 and a life member of the Harley Owners Group. He is survived by his wife, Valentina Wiaouki Hobbs of Beaufort. South Carolina and a brother, Frank D. Hobbs of Burton, South Carolina. The family received friends on Wednesday, March 5,1997 at the Anderson Funeral Home. Graveside services were held on Thursday, March 3,1997 in Beaufort National Cemetery with full military and Masonic Rites. Family suggests memorials to be made to Harmony Lodge No. 22, P.O. Box 22, Beau­ fort. South Carolina 29901 or lo Sheina's Hospi tai for Crippled Children, 950West Faria Road, Greenville, South Carolina 29605. j (fgteatoa) Cater ~| MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Gladys L (Eggles­ ton) Carter, age 99. formerly of Middleville, passed away Thursday, March 13, 1997 at □ark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Carter was born on January 26,1898 at Yankee Springs, the daughter of James L and Emma (Butler) Bowerman. She was married to George W. Eggleston Sr. on October 4,1919 and lo Maurice Carter on March 12, 1965. Her employment included Blake Manufac­ turing and Middleville Engineering. Mrs. Carter was a member of Busy Bee Club, Garden Cub. Irving Grange and the Middleville United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands. George W. Eggleston Sr. and Maurice Carter; two sons. George Eggleston Jr. and Ray Eggleston; eight sisters and brothers. Mrs. Carter is survived tw a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Ralph Schantz of Middleville; thirteen grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great great­ grandchildren; one sitter, Alice Stntmberger and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Sunday, March 16, 1997 at die Beeler Funeral Chapel. Rev. Lee F. Zachman officiated. Interment look place at Ml Hope Cemetery, Wesley “Wes” R. Wood VERMONTVILLE - Wesley "Wei" R. Wood, age 32, of Vermontville, formerly of Nashville, passed away Sunday, March 16, 1997 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte. He was torn November 17, 1964 in Hast­ ings, the son of Robert and Mary (Hummel) Wood. Mr Wood graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1983 and from Michigan State University with a degree in electrical technolo­ gy in 1916. He married Kim Roush on September 12, 1987 in Charlotte. His employment included Hickey Electric in Nashville and was cunently employed at Union Pump in Battle Creek as an electrician. Mr. Wood enjoyed hunting, camping, work­ ing in the garage and fixing cars. He was preceded in death by his grand­ mother, Clara Belle Hummel and a grand­ fate, Lawerance Wood, Sr. Mr. Wood is survived by his wife, Kim; two children, Angie and Kelly at home; parents, Bob and Mary Wood of Nashville; two brothers, Ken (Debi) Wood of Nashville and Bob (Cnrieec.) Wood Jr. of Vermontville; one sister. Bobbin Glass of Nashville; grandpa­ rents. Joel and Gladys Hummel of Vermontvil­ le; grandma, Viola Wood of Hastings; mother­ in-law and father-in-law, Ray and Marilyn Roush of Nashville, plus many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 19, 1997, al Maple Valley ChapelGeniher Funeral Home. Rev. Rob Van Eigen officiated. Burial look place at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wood children. Middlevillr. Memorial contributions may be nude tn the Middleville United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. Helen F. Kruger STURGIS - Helen F. Kruger, age 89, pasted away Wednesday, March 12,1997 at Thwston Woods Village. She was born February 11. <908 in Barry County, the daughter of RH and Maude (Granger) Moo. Mn Kroger waa a graduate of Hastings High School and Western Michigan University and had lived in the Sturgis area since 1940. She taught in a number of rural and city elemenury achools in Southern Michigan including Belding. Calhoun Coury, St. Joseph Co, White Pigeon and Sturgis, from which she retired in 1967. She married Carl W. Kroger on August 9. 1930 Mn. Kroger was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Michigan Association of Retired Teachers and die Western Michigan Alumni Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl in 1984; her parents and an infant brother, Robert Moo. Mrs. Kroger is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Roger Gookin at Salem. Oregon and Judy and Robert Rcxrode of Annandale, Virginia; one eon and daughter­ in-law, Dr. John and Peg Kroger of Murray, Kentucky; eight grandchildren and nine great­ grandchildren. Religious services were held on Monday, March 17,1997 at the Trinity Lutean Church Rev. Robert Hoehner and Rev. Cal Kolaow officiated. Interment took place in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contribution may be made to Trin­ ity Lutheran Church. Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, spot ting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER I Milkin* Burry Couiay midenis feel at home for over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings. Michigan 49058 I___________ Frances L Slater________ | CLARKSvnIF.- FrancesL Slater,age93, of Clarksville, passed away Friday, March 14. 1997 at Pennock Hospital. She was born March 6. 1904 in Clarksville, the daughter of Elmer and Veronica (Braeadle) Jepson She graduated from aarksville High School in 1921 and attended Grand Rapids Beauty School for a short time. Mrs. Slater was married to Carl Staler April 4, 1930, he preceded her in death in June 1968. at She worked at the Qarksville area moat at her life except far a short time when she lived in Ionia. She worked al the Nocutt Food Market in Qarksville for several years and after that aa a clerk at the Post Office in OarksviUe for seamsi yean. Mn Slater wu a member of the OarksviUe Wesleyan Church which she attetxted all ta life and played the piano for the church aervices. She was preceded in death by ter husbaal, Carl; two sisters, Mildred Richardson ate Mabel Jepson ate one nephew, Mcrt Rufiacr. Mrs. Slater is survived by two sisters, Marie Rufner of OarksviUe ate Ruth Potter at OarksviUe; two brothers-in-law and two sisten-in-liw, Forrest Slater at Ltee Odessa ate Richard Slater of Clarksville, Ptebe Geiger of Hastings and Mary Peseraon at Clarksville; several nieces ate nephews. Funeral rervices were held Monlay. March 17,1997 at OarksviUe Wesleyan Church. Rev. James Vandcrwatker officiated. Interment took place al Oarkavilte Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clarksville Wesleyan Church. Arrangemenu made by Koopa Puml Chapel, Lake Odeasa. LeeE. Brane BATTLE CREEK Mr. Lee R Braaie, age 56. of Battle Cheek, passed away Monday, March 17,1997 at Battle Creek Health Syaaeatf Community Site. Mr. Brazie was bora on May 21, 1940 ig Battle Creek, the son at Charles M. ate Margu­ erite (Marshall) Brazie. He married Kay Johnson on October 3; 1970. Mr. Brazie owned ate operated aa RV Fait in Perry, Georgia for several years ate also wag employed for the City of Peny. He remraed to Battle Creek io 1986 and had teen employed paa 10)4 years at United Steel & Wire of Battle Creek. He was a "shade tree" mechanic, loving anti­ que ate classic cats ate driving item. Mr. Brazie waa preceded in death by his falter, Charles M. Brazie in 1985 and a teotter, Ovde Brazie in 1964. ; He is survived by his wife, Kay; his mother. Marguerite Brazie of Battle Creek; two dau^sen, Shari Ana Lee of Battle Oeek ate Suaan * Wealey Wilson of Battle Creek; six sons; Gregory A Dawn Ferris of Baafted, Lee A Ltewin Brazie, Jr. of Battle Creek, Gavia 0: Jacqueline Ferris of Bettie Creek, Charles Brazie of Texas, Clyde Brazie of Baade Creek and Nuhan A Jennifer Brazie of Battle Creek and many grandchilteen. Funeral aervices will be held Thursday, March 20, 1997 at 11 a.m. al the WUlianu Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Jones of the Kalamazoo Valley Fami,y Church officiteng. Burial wiU take place ■ Baafleld Cemeaery. Memorial coetributiona may be made So the charity of one's choice. Clarence E. •OtarHe’Hubbert MIDDiEVILLE - Clarence E. "Chteie" Hubbert, age 61, of Middleville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 14, 1997 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in LakeUnd, Florida. Mr. Hubbert was bora on January 3,1936 at Sauli Ste Marie, the son of Earl ate Marion (Edtcrioo) Hubbert. He was raised in the Sauli Ste. Marie area and anended schools there. Mr. Hubbert served in te United Stale* Airforce during the Korean Conflict. He w IS mimed to Patricia A lacey on Janu­ ary 21,1957. He has lived at his present home area for the pest 30 years. Mr. Hubbert retired from Hastings Manufacrunng Company He was a member of Cedar Creek Bible Church, Hastings Moose Lodge M28, Thor­ napple Valley Dulcimer Oub, Old Time Fiddler’s ate Nashville Strings He was an avid golfer ate woodworker. Mr. Hubbert was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter. Megan Rail ate son­ in-law, Tom VanAntwerp. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; two soon, Steven (Rebecca) Hubbert of Wayland ate Michael Hubbert of Middleville; tteee daughters, Carolyn (Tim) Blain of Waylandi; Debbie VanAntwerp of Watervliet ate Josette (Gregory) Sherman of Plainwell; nine grands children; two sisters. Elizabeth Lancaster off Hastings and Amy McGee of Hastings; fouC brothers, George Hubbert of Colorado, JohrC Hubbert of New Mexico. Russell Hubbert oC Flint ate David Hubbert of Ohio; step-motherZ Jean Agostini of Sarasota. Florida; two nepZ sisters, Sally Fitzpatrick and Donna Strohmi two step- b-others. Melvin and Terry Dale a txt many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday. March 19. 1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Dr; Brent Branham officiated. Burial took place at Irving Township CemclK ay. Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made ini National Liver Foundation. i I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 20, 1997 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS Social Nevus Ellis-Gahan engagement told Hook-Field plan wedding Mrs. Joan Hook and the late Allen Hook arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Ruth Hook, to Jim Field, son of Mr. Jack Field of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Don (Rosemary) McBrian of Middleville. A private wedding is planned for May 16. with a reception for the couple May 17. Bowers anounce wedding March 14 Kathy (Maynard) Bower and James W. Bower were wed on March 14, 1997. Parents of the bride are Ray Maynard of Dowling and the late Luella Maynard. The groom's parents are James and Nancy Bower of Delton. The groom is employed by Advance Metal Works of Battle Creek. The bride is employed by Bob's Grill and Restaurant. Hastings. They will reside al their Hastings home. A wedding reception will be held June 28. 1997 at their E. Mill St. residence. Heather Kamila Ellis and Eric Andrew Gahan are pleased lo announce their engagement The bridc-lo-bc. daughter of Butch and Jan Ellis of Lansing. Ml graduated in 1992 from Waverly High School She recently received a bachelor of science degree in environmental policy studies from Michigan Slate University. The prospective bndegnxim is the son of Marcia and Steve Storey. Patricia Gahan and the late Gary Gahan, all of Hastings. Ml. Eric is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School and received a bachelor of arts degree in com­ munications from Michigan Slate University. He is currently a marketing representative for Custom Academic Publishing Company, a subsidiary of Follett Corporation The couple no* resides in San Francisco, CA. The wedding dale has vet to he set. M&vuaqe, HiunM Ryan Cecil Stnmhack. Lake Odessa and Renee Lynn Bosworth. Freeport. Jeffery James Myers. Hastings and Jessica Lynn Norton. Hastings. Jule Howard Turner. Hastings and LuFuri Sue Kohler. Hastings. Roger Kent Brumm. Nashville and Prance Morton. Nashville. GIRL, Laura Ashley, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 4. 1997 al 8:20 a m. to Stacey and Robert VanDenBerg of Plainwell. Weighing 6 lbs., 11 ozs.. and 19.5 inches kmg- LEGAL NOTICE: GIRL, Sabrina Ann Marie, bom at Pennock Htapital on March 5. 1997 at 4:05 a m. to Sarah Kreger and Ken Selby of Dorr. Weighing 8 lbs.. 8 ozs , and 21 inches long. HAiTMi chahtk* townmbb R*<m» *oara Morch 10. 1997 - 7 00 p.m. Six boord pr**«nt OHicot Tony Slain. throe puettv Smith absent Minutes approved. Treasurer * report placed on file. BOY, Markus David, bom al Pennock Hospital on March 5, 1997 at 12:30 p.m. to Michelle DeMond and Mark Arizola of Grand Rapids. Weighing 8 lbs.. 8 ozs.. and 22 in­ ches long. Increased cloning lady t wages. Fold outstanding bills Adjourned at 8 20 p.r. Submitted by. Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor BOY, Ethan Patrick, bom al Pennock Hopital on March 5, 1997 al 4.15 p.m. to Barbra and Harlan Scobey of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs., 3.5ozs.. and 23 inches long. BOY, Damon Andrew, bom at Pennock Kapital on March 6, 1997 at 9:35 p.m. to Kristen Norris and Andy Cove of Hastings Weighing 6 lbs., and 1914 inches long. (3-20) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE courr COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEAPING BOY, Dalton Rage-Edward. bom at Pennock Hospital on March 6. 1997 at 10:04 a.m. to Charles E. Sheldon Jr. (Ed) and Stacey L. Bolin of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs., 14 ozs., and 20 Mi inches kmg File No 97 22072-NC In the matter of MARISSA ANN CUSACK KURR. NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Wednesday. April 16. 1997 at 10 00 a m m rhe probate cour­ troom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Show on the petition for change of nome of Marissa Ann Cusock-Kurr to Marissa Ann Kurr. This change of nome is not sought for fraudulent tottent. March 13. 1997 Molly Ann Berg 52OE Colfax Hastings. Ml 49058 Shone D. Kurr 1001 S. Dibble Hostings. Ml 49058 (3 20) GIRL, Emma Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 6th, 1997 al 5:55 p.m. to Rarty art Amanda Campbell of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs.. 6*6 ozs.. and 20inches long BOY, Jordan Lane, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 6, 1997 al 12:49 p.m. to Lynn and Lori Denton of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs.. 1514 ozs.. art 21 VS inches long. BOY, Brandon Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 6. 1997 al 3:56 a.m. lo Chery Drake and Robert Anders of Nashville. Weighing 9 lbs.. 15 ozs.. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Emily Madison Alice, bom al Pen­ nock Hospital on March 7. 1997 to Susan and Ronald Taylor of Lake Odessa Weighing 6 lbs.. 14 ozs.. and 20.6 inches long. t CONCRETE e MASOM2Y CONSTRUCTION Basements. Driveways, Polebarns, Ramps, Steps, Exotic Exposed Stone Sidewalks, Patios, Decorative Concrete Stamping & Coloring, Concrete Breaking & Hauling, Dayton Superior Floor Epoxiea & Sealers AUV'ori ewwr^e^S* trsnrr N>- (616) 948-8857 24 hour pager — 230-5305 1-MC-UBWEA Located in Middleville. Very reasonable rates. 22 Fatrw Expertnrr ___\ LUNG ASSOCIATION SNOWMOBIU STORAGE INSIDE Jeff & Diane Firm AMERICAN , Call 616-365-0583 by Catherine Lucas After a dinner of oven fried chicken, the Woodland Lions last week heard Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer report about what is current in county law enforcement. DeBoer said things are going pretty well in the sheriff's department and many improve­ ments arc being implemented. There is some turnover in the department and he feels they are gaming some excellent new people. He especially mentioned Chns Yonkers because Chris' grandfather. Les Yonkers, is a member of the Woodland Club and was present at the meeting The sheriff reported the department and the court now has a new video arraignment sys­ tem whereby prisoners do not have to be transported to court for lhat process. He said this relieves the county from some liability and saves lime of deputies, prevents the risk of escape while transporting a prisoner and lessens the chance of deputy injury. This equipment has been paid for by funds gener­ ated from prisoner phone calls. DeBoer also said another advantage of this process is that the pictures are instantly in the court's com­ puter and film does not need to be taken out and processed, which eliminates another time-consuming process. DeBoer also said additional jail space is being generated by remodeling that is being done with state financial help. The county will gain three cells with double bunks and one large room with space for 14 work-re­ lease prisoners as these prisoners are not al­ lowed any contact with full-time prisoners. Construction will start (his summer and the new space will be ready for use early in 1998. The sheriff also reported that mobile data terminals are being installed in a? law en­ forcement cars in the county and this will eliminate a lot of chatter between cars and the dispatcher and get information to officers on the road or on calls much faster. This project is now being completed and will be in full service soon. Radio towers of the 911 system in Delton and Woodland arc being raised and improved and cars will be in direct contact with stale records in Lansing. Central dispatch will send out calls by typewriter to cars and private scanners will soon phase out because no calls will be broadcast. This system will be in full service by sometime in May. After the sheriff completed his talk and an­ swered a few questions, the Lions discussed some club business, including the Crop Pro­ duction Pancake Day to be held at Lakewood United Church on Thursday. March 20. On Saturday. March 22, the Woodland Club members and families will join the Lake Odessa Lions Club for a bus trip to the Lions Club sponsored Leader Dog training center in Rochester. The Lions Club will hold its annual Lenten Breakfast, which is a benefit for the Easier Seal organization for crippled children on Saturday. March 29. at 8 a.m. Anyone is welcome al the breakfast. The Woodland Lions Club will participate in While Cane week in April. Earlier Tuesday afternoon, March 11, the Woodland Woman's Club met in the Lions Club den. Eight ladies attended the meeting and each told about their favorite author or aqjhors. A card was signed to be sent to Annemarie Othmer. I gave the program and I intended to speak about Georgia authors, but ended making most of the talk about Bailey While and her two books of short stories or essays. I am not sure exactly what they are, about living on the Gcorgia/Florida border. I read (wo of her articles to the ladies and they laughed in all the right places. Wilma Townsend and Ellen Miller served refreshments before the ladies left. The March Kilpatrick Church Ladies Mis­ sionary Society was held last Wednesday noon. There were no specific hostesses this month and every member brought a dish potluck style. Lillian Vandecar had meat­ balls and many other meal dishes, vegeta­ bles. salads and desserts were on the table. There were 23 people at the meal, which is served for a free-will offering on the second Wednesday of each month. This is the main fund-raiser of the Missionary Society. David and Darlene Niethamer moved into their new home the middle of last week. They have extensively remodeled the home of Dave's grandmother, Ruth Niethamer. at Niethamer Farms on M-43 and now are liv­ ing in it. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met at the Lake Manor dining room Thurs­ day evening, and the weather had turned nasty. Freezing rain was slicking to the windshield and windows of my car on the way over, and the trip home was much more unpleasant. Woodland Road was especially slick and I couldn't drive any faster than 12 to 15 miles an hour. Cars were sliding all over the road. A couple of limes I wondered if I was going to get up a slight hill as the car seemed to be just spinning its wheels for a time. When I got home. 1 was very glad to put the car in the garage and spend the next 36 hours in the house. Jan Reed Smith presented a program at the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meet­ ing about her inp in January to Uganda to sec the mountain gorillas. She said the group of five other zoo personnel she traveled with were mostly from Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago and they were gone three weeks. Smith was able to see two different groups of gorillas in their native habitat. She also showed a film by Jack Hanna about his similar trip one year earlier. The Lenten breakfast planned to be held Saturday al Zion Lutheran Church was can- Tom and Sharon Laws and their four children now live in the Habitat for Humanity House. The children are Kailee, 11; Kaleb, 7; Kody, 5 and Kasey. 2. celed because of continuing bad road condi­ tions Friday night. Some other time and place we will have to hear the program Joyce Weinbrecht had planned about ladies who made a difference in Woodland history. Lakewood Habitat for Humanity held an open house and home dedication at the new house they have just completed at 176 Cross St. in Clarksville. Tom and Sharon Laws and their four chil­ dren now live in the house. The children are Kailee. 11; Kaleb. 7; Kody. 5 and Kasey. 2. Marie Brodbeck came on crutches and said she did not know what was causing the pain in her fool. Il was just there when she got up Sunday morning. She was lo see a doctor on Monday. Claude Smith, vice president of the Lake­ wood Habitat group, spoke briefly about the organization and the house saying that they started out with no money and at the end of the project they still have almost no money, but with God's help, some large donations, volunteer labor and many donated materials, this house was completed. It was certainly built on faith. Two large donations came in during the building of the house, one from the Barry Community Foundation and one from the Ionia Foundation made it possible to pur­ chase building materials to assist in the completion of (his house. Richard Heaven was the building supervi­ sor throughout the project. He lives just around the comer and was able to supervise most of the job. The Rev. Alan Sellman of Zion Lutheran said a prayer of dedication. There were 40 to 45 people al the open house and dedication of the three-bedroom, one bath and basement play area house. Cof­ fee. cookies and punch were served. Glendon and Betty Curtis got home Satur­ day after spending eight weeks with a former army buddy of Glendon*s in Largo, Ha. While they were gone, they soaked up some sunshine, went to a strawberry festival in Plant City where they saw some other Woodland people, went to Lakeland to a Tiger baseball game where they met (heir son. Douglas, and his family who now live in Plainwell, and there they also saw some Woodland people Glendon golfed twice a week while they were gone, and got a hole-m-onc at Pinecrest Gold Course. After they drove home, they enjoyed the seventh birthday party of their grandson. Christopher White. The fifth combined Lenten service was held at Woodgrove Parish Church in Coats Grove Sunday evening. The Rev. Carl Litchfield gave the sermon. •••off your local and area can be read each week in The Hastings banner Can 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! STATE OF MICHIGAN BEFORE THE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION NOTICE OF HEARING WOLVERINE POWER SUPPLY COOPERATIVE, INC. CASE NO. IH1335 • Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc. may Implement a transition cost surcharge, 11 the Michigan Public Service Commission approves Its request. • The Information below describes how a person may participate In this case. • You may call or write Wolverine Power Supply, Inc., 10125 West Watergate Road (E -M 55). Cad i I lac M ichlBan 49601, (818) 775-5700 tor a tree copy o! the application. Any person may review the application at Wolverine's office. • The first public hearing In this matter will be held: DATE: April 9. 1987 This hearing will be a prehearing conference to set future hearing dates and decide other procedural matters. TIME: 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: Michigan Public Service Commission 6545 Mercantile Way. Suite 7 Lansing, Michigan PARTICIPATION: Any Interested person may attend and participate. Persons with disabilities needing help to participate should call the Commission's Executive Secretary at (517) 334-6963 or 800-292 9555 a week in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. The Michigan Public Service Commission (Commission) will hold a public hearing to consider Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative's (Wolverine) February 28.1997 request to Implement a transition cost surcharge of 3.76 mills per kilowatt-hour (kWh), applied to each kWh of sales to the member systems for non-contract customers. Wolverine supplies electric service at wholesale to six member-cooperatives: Cherryland Electric Cooperative, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative, Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op, Top O'Michigan Electric Company, Tri-County Electric Cooperative, and Western Michigan Electric Cooperative. Wolverine states that this surcharge Is necessary to reduce Its stranded costs, thereby allowing It to be In a competitive position as a provider of electric service when the transition from a monopolistic to a competitive environment Is completed. Wolverine indicates that It will revise Its 1997 Power Supply Cost Recovery plan filing In Case No. U-11190 to reflects Its proposal. Any person wishing to Intervene and become a party to the case shall tile an original and 15 copies ol a Petition to Intervene with this Commission by April 2. 1997. The Proof of Service shall Indicate service upon Wolverine's attorney, Mr. Albert Ernst, at Dykema Gossett PLLC, 800 Michigan National Tower, Lansing, Michigan 48933 A member of the public who wishes to make a statement of position without becoming a party to the case, may participate by filing an appearance. To file the appearance, you muat attend the hearing and advise the presiding administrative law Judge of your wish to make a statement of position. A copy of Wolverine's request may also be reviewed at the office of the Commission's Executive Secretary, 6545 Mercantile Way, Lansing, Michigan, and at the office of Wolverine. For more Information on how to participate In a case, you may contact the Commission at the above address or by telephone at (517) 334-6436 or (800) 292-9555. The Commission has jurisdiction pursuant to 1909 PA 106, as amended. MCL 460.551 et seq.; MSA 22.151 et seq.; 1919 PA 419, as amended, MCL 460.51 et seq.; MSA 22.1 et seq.; 1939 PA 3. as amended. MCL 460.1 et seq.; MSA 22.13(1) et seq.; 1969 PA 306, as amended. MCL 24.201 et seq.; MSA 3.560(101); and the Commission's Rules ol Practice and Procedure, as amended, 1992 AACS. R 460.17101 et seq. March 12,1997 Lansing. Michigan �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 20, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: Don’t ask ttOffTSAtf POttBCLOMNK MU THIS RMt tt A DOT COUECTOK ATTEMPTING TO COUECT A DOT AMY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WU BE USED FOB THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Dotouh ho* teen mode in the condition* ol o mort|afi mode by Foul Kirchaff, o tingle mon and Kathy Jo DeJong, a tingle woman to Vandyh Me rtf* Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, doted October 2. 1995 and recorded on October IS. 105 in Libor MS. on page 22. Sorry County Record.. Michigan and wet Aligned by toid mortgage to the COUNTWYWttE NOMI LOANS. WC. (f/k/a/ Countrywide Funding Corporation), a* etiignee, by an attign meet dated October 6. IOS. which wot recorded on January IS. IOS. in Uber 649. on Page 517. berry County Record*. on which mortgage there I* dtimed to bo duo at the date hereof the turn of Ono Hundred Ninety Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Eight and 17/100 dollar* (SIW.MR.t7). including internet at 6.750% par annum. Adjustable Rato Mortgage, Merest rote moy change on 11/1 of each year. Under the power of tale contained in told mor­ tgage end the statute In such cote mode and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foredooed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some pert of thorn, at public vendue, at the berry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan are 1:00 p.m. o'clock, on April 3. 1997. Said promises are situated In Township of Yankee Springs. Sorry County. Michigan and ore described es: Unit 10 of LekeHte Condominium, according to the Mester Deed recorded in Libor 401 on Pogo 745. and os emended In Uber SIS. Pago 23. and Uber SOS. Page 192 and L^er 479. Page 917, Sorry County Records, together with an undivided interael In the common and limited common elemont* of said condominium os set forth In Master Deed end described in Act 59 of the Public Acte of I97S ae amended. The redemption period shell bo 6 months) from the dote of ouch solo, unfooo determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19460. 400.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 day* from the dote of such sale. Doted: February 30. 1997 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS MC. FOR REFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (•10) 642-4302 Trott 1 Trott. P.C. Attorneys lor COUNTRYWKNE NOME LOANS INC. 30130 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Ferms. Michigan 49025 File *97000912 (3/20) ■amttownmf fcphrMtt Morth 7, 1997 Mooting coNod to order at 7:30 p.m. All Board members present. Minutes of Fob. 4.1997 mooting approved with 1 Treasurer* b eion cos accepted ae read. Richard Bomum appointed FOIA Coordinator. rovurry vwwoaano* xuecxuTion awpm Indemnification of Employees resolution adopted. Voted to accept Board of Review requests by mail. Special Mooting and Budget Mooting scheduled for March 17. 1997 7M p.m. Tax Settlements 94 and 45 accepted for 5S69.099.tt. Authorised March Bills for 52.944.19. Mooting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Dobro Dewey-Perry Clerk Respectfully. Richard Barnum (3/20) Supervisor MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by GERALD G SIMMET AND SANDRA K. SIMMET. HUSBAND AND WIFE lo EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated March 14. 1999. and recorded on March 14. 1999. in Libor 479. on page 667. lorry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORTION OF IA. AN IOWA CORPORATION now known os GMAC MOR TGAGE CORPORATION by an assignment doted April 4. 1999. and recorded on April 19. 1999. in Libor 491. on page 36. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the dote hereof the sum of twenty nine thousand two hundred forty and 72/100 dollar* (529.240 72) ir><ludmg interest of I 1 000*. per annum. Under the power of sale contained in sold mor­ tgage and the statute tn such case mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. at 11:00 a m. on April 24. 1997. Said premise* are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS, lorry County. Michigan and are described as LOT 2. OF BLOCK 9 OF KENFIELD S 2ND ADDI­ TION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER I OF PLATS ON PAGE 37 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1941CL 600.3241(a) In which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sol* Doted: March 13. 1997 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremoan B Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 49009-6616 (4/10) WW Lil 14, irri 7:15 p.m. - PUBLIC HEARING lor Thomappie Valley Pinos Street Lighting Assessment. Motion to adopt Resolution 950 which establishes the assessment roll for Thomapple valley Pinos Street light Assessment. Adjournment at 7:21 p.m. 7:30 p.m. — REGULAR MEETING — present: Hansford. House. Wallers. Palmer. Munjoy. Bed­ ford. Edward*. Also present three resident*. All report* received and placed on filo. Motion to acquire Bond Attorney. Motion to move forward with a Water Service Agreement with the Qty of Hasting*. Motion to pay for 1000 feet of Mode patching on Sager Rood, from Cook Rd. to Cedar Crook Rood, if ail other unit* agree to their portion of the repair. Adjournment at 1:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bodford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards (3/20) Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Ptanninf^Zoning Commission will conduct a pub­ ic hearing on March M. 1N7 at 7:90 pun. in the Community Room, Courts 4 Law Building at 220 W. Court St. Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the pubic hearing will be the consosranon or tn© Kxiowing amenometn to tne i y zo Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended: MAP CHANGEA-2-S7 Request to rezone prop­ erty In Sac 6. Barry Township. Lots 46-54 and Lots 57-79 ol J.R. Bush’s First Addition to the Help a liar Dmt Am Lauders: I 9m writing to you in desperation Our 15-year-okl daughter. "Trisha,” is a habitual liar. We have tried everything io help her. Counseling didn't wort because she doesn't tell the truth at the sesaiom. Trisha has no friends. She can make friends easily, but as soon as they find out what a liar she is. they want nothing more to do with her. Some of the stories Trisha tells about her family could rain us for life. She has two sisters who are perfectly normal. but Trisha is a handful The girl does not respond to discipline. We've tried everything. Can you think of how we can help her straighten out? — Beside Ourselves in Upstate N.Y. Dear Upstate: Try another counselor, one who hopefully can get through Trisha's skull that she must change her ways or she will be friendless and her life will be lonely. Habitual tian often have other problems — mainly in­ security. They are colossal exaggcrators because they don't trust the truth to be suffi­ ciently impressive. The next step is bald-face lying. Perhaps another counselor can turn this unfortunate girl around. Less is better Duer Ann Landers: So many people I know seem to believe if you can "pay later." you can afford it. The following may help ex­ plain why our parents had happier and less stressful lives. — T.L.G.. Oceanside. N.Y. Dear T.L.O.: Thanks for a provocative let­ ter. As one armchair philosopher said recent­ ly, "h’s nice lo be civilized, but I think perhaps we've overdone it.” Here's your list of how «u parents managed with less: They had no charge cards, no VCRs, no cable bill, no computers and no on-line charges. The house only had one TV. Dad was not ashamed to bring lunch to wort. Mom waa the family barber and cleaning hdy. Dtnnaays were ceieoraaeo in me dock yara. Pizza and Chinese were treats, not staples. They always drove a used car The house had one phone. Basements were where the furnace was. not rec rooms knee-deep in toys, exercise equip­ ment and pinball machines. Vacations were a two-hour ride lo the couBtry. A daughter's wedding did not cost a year's pay. and everyone had a wonderful time. Internet junkies CONSTRUCTION naw NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Ann landers ftcxtiWo AdcMon* Pole Barn* * Garage* Co* Scott 616-731-4538 Licensed A insured NEWS Dear Aaw leaders: It looks like you were right stout the Internet. 1 just read an ankle ia 4e Torowo Globe and Mail that I hope you will priat. Keep op the good wort — E.G. in Seaa Moaka, Calif. Dear E.G.: I will resist the temptation to say, “I sold you so,” because I wasn’t die on­ ly one to see the possibilities for trouble. Thanks for the backup Here’s the ankle: ’’The Canadian Medical Association Jour­ nal reposts that ’Inaemei addiction disorder’ (1AD) has entered the medical lexicon and quosea Uajvrrsiry Pittsburgh researcher Kimberly Young as saying LAD is as real as alcoholism. Young describes the social pro- L€GfilNOTK€ ofyourLOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES canbatMd EVERY WEEK In outtanvd area on map). FROM C-1 TO R-2. MAP CHANGE A-3-07 Request to razone prop­ erty m Sac 20. Orangetree Township. COMM 74 RDS W OF N 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 20. T2N, R10W FOR POB THN S 10 RDS 15 IKS. THN El 70 FT. THN W 10 RDS 15 IKS. THN W 170 FT TO POB. ORANGEVILLE TWP FROM R-1 TOC-1. All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Coll 941^9654 (3/20) — NOTICE — To Membars of Haettnga Mutual Insurance Company, Heatings. Michigan Notice ia hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Haatlnga Mutual Inaurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Haatlnga. Michigan, on Wedneeday, April *, 1M7 beginning et 900 am. DUANE L O’CONNOR, Secretary It’s Our Business To Build New Business Interested persons desiring to present their views jn the proposed amendments, odher verbally or in writing, will bo grven the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned time and place. The County ol Barry wW provide necaaaary auxiliary aids and serves,, such as signers lor the hoering impexed end audio tapes ol pnmed malerials being corwidorM al the meeting, lo ndmduele doaOMes el me meeongheanog upon len (10) days noece to the County ot Barry Individuals with daaMtaes r equrmg auxilary axis or eonicas should contact me County ol Barry by wrung or call m« toHowmg Michaet Brown County Administer 220 VI State Street. Hostings. Mehigan 49058 ■ (818) 948-4891 Char Bain, 945-2729 Menu that parallel other addictions including loss of control, cravings and withdrawal symptoms, social isolation, mantal discord, academic failure, excessive financial debt and job termination.” And now is this is Ann talking. If you sec yourself in any of the above, get some profes­ sional help to free yourself of this addiction. Custody justice? Dear Ann I andrn: After seven years of marriage (we have a beautiful 6-year-old son), my wife has decided that she cannot "be her own person" with me. She claims she feels boxed in and has no time for friends and it’s my fault. I have been a faithful, hard­ working husband and a good father who did most of the cooking, cleaning and food shopp­ ing and paid ail the bills. We went for counseling, but she blaimed me for all our troubles, including the affair she had with Mr. X. our next-door neighbor. She told the counselor 1 drove her to it and ad­ mitted taking our son lo play with Mr. X’s son five or six days a week so she could see Mr. X as much as possible. She also instructed our son not to tell Daddy because he might get mad. Now that she has broken my heart and torn our family apart, she wants custody of our son. 1 have spoken to several attorneys who all say 1 have no chance to win in court. I understand this happens to men all the time. Is there no justice? Will this ever change? Or am I looking in the wrong places for help? — Margate. Fla. Dear Margate: Some women are going to call me a traitor, but my readers tell me men often get treated unfairly when it comes to custody battles. The notion that children are always better off with their mother is not true. Some fathers are much more responsible and caring (you sound like one), and the children would fare better with their dad. Many fathers have written to say the child support money is not being spent on the child — witness tom shoes and worn-out jackets and jeans. To the men out there who are not being treated fairly. 1 say don't give up. Keep fi<hting. for the sake of your children. And get a lawyer who has a record of success in such cases. Dear Ann Landers: Will you please te. people to slop asking women if they are preg­ nant. I was asked that question recently and replied. "My baby is now 4 years old. I am just fat.** I own a small maternity shop and have a legitimate reason for asking that question when a customer wants lo be shown some clothes. (The woman might be shopping for her sister). Wishing to take no chances. I always ask "Is someone in your family having a baby?” If the woman tells me she is pregnant. I say. "You certainly are hiding it well.” Of course, she is pleased. I never assume c customer is pregnant unless she is so far along she may be tn danger of having the baby in the' shop. Most pregnant women are happy to shire their joy. but to those who only look pregnant,, the question is a real downer. Spare us/ please. — Peoria. I Dear Peoria: Thanks on behalf of all the women you have spared. Z Choking danger Dear Ann I Baders: As immediate past president of the New York Stale Society of Anesthesiologists. 1 ask that you alert parents and those who care for small children about, the dangers of choking. Thousands of children, each year come close to death from inhaling, foreign bodies. We see many of them,, sometimes when it's too late. Holidays are particularly dangerous. Children have easy access to nuts (peanuts are the most difficult to remove), hard candies, soft foods such as hot dogs and sausages, and toys with small parts — all capable of causing choking. The mix of parties, gifts, excitement and distracted parents can be deadly. Here is an excellent test — any object that can pass through the tube from a roll of toilet paper is too small to give to children under 3 years of age without supervision. Your column reaches millions. Please in­ form them about this danger, and help make the world safer for our children. — Alexander W. Gotta. M.D.. New York Dear Dr. Gotta: You told them, and I thank you. Is that Ann Landers column you clipped years ago yellow with age? For a copy of her ‘ mast frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long business-size envelope and a check or money order foe $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. . Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (bi Canada, send $6.25). Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, Inc. r * Lake Odessa NCUUS March 26 is the final day for tree orders for the Ionia County Soil and Waler Conservation District. There are 18 varieties of trees plus five kinds of transplant trees, along with varieties of shrubs for wildlife cover and food source on the sale list. Most varieties can be purchased in lots of 40, 100. 500 or 1,000. The transplant varieties, which are a bit more cosily, can be bought in lots of 10. At the annual meeting held March 13. the directors elected were John G. Feuerstein and Amanda Powell. Fuerstein was returned for another three-year term. Powell was elected to replace Jeff Sandborn The monthly health clmic/immunization clinic will be held on Wednesday morning, March 26 at Central United Methodist Church, starting at 9 a.m. Prime brightness time for the Hale-Bopp come: is to be the last week of March. Some sky-watchers have seen the comet in the even­ ing in the northwest and others have arisen early and spotted it in the northeast around five in the monung. With no moon for two weeks, starting March 25. there should be easier viewing if one is beyond streetlights. The ice storm that struck the area Thursday evening between 8 and 9 made walking hazar­ dous. streets slick, roads impassable and school cancelled. Farther south than Lake Odessa there was marked difference in the amount of ice on the trees noticable before one reached Hastings Farther south, the ice was thicker. One of Robert Warner's trees was split to the ground from the weight of ice. Along Vedder Road, electricity was off for several hours Friday evening. At Richland, electricity was off from mid-afternoon Friday until Sunday noon. One family felt fortunate to have a fireplace so family members could huddle in their sleeping bags and have a degree of warmth with the father of the family feeding the fire every two hours. The same family had to drain their hottub. lest it freeze, but was without water for cooking for lack of their pump. Roger and Bernice Hamp are in Florida and Roger has improved enough from his November stroke to be able to ride a three­ wheeler. They met with Bernice's brothers and their wives to observe the 93rd birthday anniversary of their mother. Laura Allen. Welcome Corners United Methodist Church sponsored a bus trip Saturday to Calvary Temple in Fort Wayne to see their annual Easter drama, complete with lots of sound, lighting, drama, signing and even animals — camel, goal, donkey. Along the way, the Barry County people could see the heavier ice effects and even a snowstorm until they reached the Coldwater area. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday, with 20 present. Rene Rome Peacock and daughter Betty Carey were the evening's hostesses. Jan Reed Smith shared slides from her Uganda trip and a video done by a naturalist often seen on television of a trek into the rain forest to see gorillas. Congratulations go to Sarah Haskin, who submitted the winning design for a cover for the 1997-98 Ionia area phone guide. The newest edition was delivered Saturday, along with the Ionia Shoppers’ Guide. Sarah is the daughter of Brian and Becky Haskin of southern Ionia County and attends Sunfield Elementary, part of Lakewood schools. Her prize was a $200 savings bond. Sarah is the granddaughter ot Norman and Harriet Haskin ■ of Eaton Highway, Woodland Township. The listing for Thelens is so extensive, with 132 entries, that if they had just seven more, they could occupy an entire page. The Spiitzieys have a mere 54 names listed. The Smiths use the equivalent of a full page. The Johnsons need a full page. The Jones listings need just a bit more than one column. The Me names denoting either Scottish or Irish origins need six columns About four columns can handle ail the "Van' * names, indicating Dutch origin. The Ionia County directory includes Pewamo listings, but not those from Fowler. In recent years the winning cover has been photographic in nature. Sarah’s choice was a series of telephones colored with pen and beneath is the name of a community included in the directory, ranging from Belding through Sebewa. Shiloh. Sunfield and even While's Bridge. Church World Service/CROP held its an­ nual meeting March 8. Announcement has just been made that the Michigan CROP Walks raised $2.1 million in 1996 lo lead the' nation in giving for the 11th year. The in­ crease of 1996 over 1995 was $67,000. An Okemos man from a Presbyterian church was the top pledge getter with $4,210 in donations for the hunger cause. Holland had the greater dollar amount $130,000 for Michigan with Lansing at nearly $70,000. A quarter of the total revenue is kept in local communities. CROP walks will be happening in this area spring and fall Funeral services were slated for Tuesday for Clayion Schavey. age 101, of Mulliken.. Among his survivors is William Schavey. former Lake Odessa and Woodbury businessman. . Grand Valley Slate University has announc­ ed its dean's list for the fall semester. Includ­ ed are Lakewood graduates Nicholas Weller and Lisa Weller of Sunfield and Lori. Christner. Melanie Gonyou. Sommer Maciasz. Jennifer Nelson of Lake Odessa. Lori's mother was formerly a Zook. Melanie of Brown Road is a granddaughter of Theron and June Hecht and daughter of Bill and Carol Gonyou. Sommer is daughter of coach Mike Maciesz and De De. a Saranac teacher. The Laws family from Barber Road are now living in the new Habitat house in Clarksville. Does anyone recall a Lake Odessa family member, Florence Fowlkes of Grand Rapids, who taught English and drama in 1927-28? If so please call 374-8420. Central United Methodist will be the host church on Easter Sunday morning for a 7 a.m. Sunrise service with breakfast to follow. Call the church office 374-8861 to make reservations. The Lenten service Sunday gave L Woodgrove Church at Coats Grove a full? house. There was spirited singing, solos by* Angie Sarver and David Sarver, a message by the Rev Carl Litchfield There was a fine fellowship time later downstairs. Next Sunday evening March 23. the gathering will he at the Woodland United Methodist Church, with the . Rev. James Hollaway of Lakewood Christian Youth Center bringing the rnessge. Local Florida sojourners report that Sunday afternoon there was lo be a Michigan potluck at the Holiday Travel Park in Leesburg. About 200 were expected �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 20, 1997 — Page 9 The train station at Thomapple Lake Resort where vacationers arrived and departed from the resort. The stairway led from the station to the hotel. A picnic at the Coles Landing, circa 1910. by Joyce F. Weinbncht Louis P. Cote came to Michigan from Ohio aad seated on the property bordering on ThoriMppte Lake on Section 19, Castleton Township. The Cotes raised some track garden crops oa the 13 acres along the lake front, including some very large cabbages. They also fanned the balance of the 80 acres they had seated. But white the land along the lakeshore was pretty swampy, it seemed a logical place to make a boas landing and rent boats out to folks who wanted to fish. This was done in 1866. The Grand River Valley Railroad built a railway along the banks of Thomapple Lake, bringing people from Grand Rapids and Jacbon to the fishing spot. A hotel was built and a picnic grounds and the Thomapple Lake Resort were established. The banks along the lake front were soft and marshy The Coles hauled in stone and sand and built a solid landing and a swimming beach. The original farm house was remodeled and added to and a public dining room served the guests who came to stay and to feed the day to day fishermen and families from the area. The resort was about six mites north west of Nashville on the new railroad line. Tie people came to stay at the hotel, to use the picnic grounds and enjoy the food in the dining room. Louis P Cole died in 1890 but his son. Alvin, and his wife. Emma, look over the ownership and management of the resort. Board and room was S3 per person per week, h was a popular place for vacationers. Several families from Nashville to the east and Hastings to the west, came and stayed their summers there white the husbands and fathers commuted each day by train to their There was a depot at the lake, though there was never a regular station agent assigned to the depot. Mr. Cole sold the tickets. There were three trains each way every day which regularly slopped. Several other “fast" trains would slop if signaled to do so. Older children rode the evening train from the lake to the post office tn Morgan lo pick up the mail and then walk back to the hotel. The fare for the one-half mite ride was one penny. In 1901. the other people owning land around Thomapple Lake decided that if the lake was lowered four feet the shoreline would be less swampy and they would have better access to the lake. These land owners were from both Castleton and Hastings townships. A petition was circulated and a proposal was made to the County drain com­ missioner. A plan was made to dredge the river from about where the McKeown Bridge is located east to the bridge at the mouth of the Thomapple where it leaves Thomapple Lake. a distance of two mites. 175 rods and two and one-half feet, varying from nearly five feet deep to four feet deep. Long and verbal hearings took place, with persons from Woodland. (Mud Creek runs through Woodland and empties into Thomap­ ple Lake). Hastings and Castleton townships came to explain why this was a logical step or was not such a good idea. Meanwhite, the Cole family could see their yean of work building their beach, their boat landings and their steam boat dock being left high and dry. with no water or at least a long way to the water, the essence of their resort business. They sued Patrick Dooley, the drain commissioner, for a stay of the operation. The court battle continued until Sept. 25, 1902. when an order was issued restraining and en­ joining the County Drain Commissioner and his successors, agents, etc. from construction of the drain known and designated as the Thornapple Lake Drain. That said decision is affirmed by the Supreme Court of Michigan. Alvin and Emma Cole had two daughters and oae son. Daughter Stella L Cole married Homer W. Wade on Dec.30. 1909. She was 20 yean old and be was 21. They were mar­ ried in Morgan by the Rev. C. Gibs, an Evangelical minister Homer Wade was bom in Kansas. Stella was bom in Michigan. They look over the ownership and management of the hotel and resort located on the high bluff overlooking Thomapple Lake. Coles Landing continued to grow. The food served in the dining room earned a large number of clients. The accommodations were good and the fishing was the best There were boats available for fishing or just for pleasure. There was a veranda on the hotel for just relaxing. On the northeast cor­ ner of the building there was a store filled with items of interest. There was fancy fishing tackle, and just plain fishing tackle, perfumed stationery for the ladies. Big packages of Cracker Jack, with a surprise prize in each package sold for the price of five cents. A bot­ tle of pop was also a nickel, as was a loaf of bread. Homer Wade was a character, in the eyes of his contemporaries. He was always pleasant, always smiling. He had the ability to make you feel that you were a mighty important person, and as a client, you were. Those nickels mounted up as he made a visit to Coles Landing a rewarding experience. There were picnic grounds outside of the hotel Here long tables and benches were waiting for picnickers. Fanners who drove their wagons and buggies in from several mites around usually brought their own lun­ ches and at noon family groups would gather for a feast. There were lots of shade trees and a breeze was usually blowing in from across the lake. There were no gas fumes from automobiles in The Hotel at Coles Landing. those early davs. There were no tractors either, and power mowers hadn't been in­ vented yet. If the grass got too high for hand mowers, scythes were used to cut it down or a team of horses was attached to a farm mower with a cutter bar to > t it. On the east side of the yard there were stables where the horses were tied to long mangers in a shed where they could be fed and watered. The sheds kept the horses out of the sun and rains. Hay and grain had to be brought along for them while they waited for their families. No feed was available at the resort so hay and grain had to be brought •long for (hem But there was plenty of water as there was a well right in the middle of the yard which produced cold refreshing water. Reunions, school picnics, lodges socials and church picnics were held there Passenger trains brought people in from *he towns along the way. There were lots of passenger trains on the Liq^iP those days. All of them stopped at Thomapple Lake with the exception of the noon and evening fliers. They would stop at Thornapple Lake to let people off or to take them on. There was a station and a siding at Morgan where the train headed west would side to allow the train coming in from Quimby to pass. As soon as the train left either Quimby or Morgan the brake man would yell out. “Thornapple Lake will be the next slop." When a passenger at the lake resort wanted to get on the next train, there was a square-ended board high on a steel tower that was raised. When the Barry County Game Warden got tough in the 1920s. and was cracking own on night fishing and dynamiting the lake, he would get on the train at Hastings or at Nashville to go out to the lake to check it out. If there was a game warden on'board the train, a lantern was hoisted at the resort depot, as the train reached Quimby Station or Morgan Station to warn the fishermen that they were in danger of being apprehended. There was a depot and agent at Quimby and a siding in Quimby. There also were freight trains, as well as passenger trains, all trying to keep on schedule on a single track so sidings were important. Trains and stations also used telegraph to communicate with each ocher. The noon and evening fliers, which didn't stop at the little stations, were an at­ tempt by Michigan Central to get Detroit to Grand Rapids as quickly as possible as they were in direct competition with the Pere Mar­ quette. which ran parallel to them a few miles to the north. It should be pointed out that white the Grand Valley Railroad Company built the line from Grand Rapids to Detroit, they leased it to Michigan Central Railroad almost im­ mediately and Michigan Central operated the line for many years. Thornapple Lake was a popular resort spot in those days, as it was accessible. The ac­ commodations were good. Automobiles were not plentiful and the roads were very bad. White there were telephones, most farmers didn't have them yet. There was no television. People had to make their own entertainment. A day at Thornapple Lake was a big outing where a family could put aside the work and troubles of the day for a time. Thornapple Lake was well supplied with fish. There were muskellunge to be caught there. This fish was a big fish They could weigh up to 50 or 60 pounds each. The muskellunge was fast and strong and full of fight until they were brought in. There was a story about a muskellunge snapping up a poodle dog for lunch. Whether it ever happened or not the story persists and is retold yet today. There was also a good variety of pan fish, blue gills, perch, calico bass and some catfish Near the little train station there was a dock where a steamer docked. Trips around the lake were available for a small fee. Two men operated the steamer. One collected the cash fares white the other men kept putting more coal on the fire in the boiler furnace This boiler was in the middle of the boat. Steam hissed out here and there. There was a flat canopy over the top of the boat with the smoke stack sticking up through it. This kept the smoke off from the passengers below it. The section gang that worked on the railroad lines, maintaining ft, and repairing the rails. Charles Cruso was the foreman. Later he became a con­ ductor on the MCRR. He is pictured, third from the left, In the white shirt He was the grandfather of Don Reid There was a whistle the* was big and loud. The boat was open and was sometimes very breezy. The ladies would pin their hats on with long hat pins so as not to lose them in the breeze. Most ladies of that time wore their hair long and usually in braids, buns or rolls so there was plenty of material to hold the long, decorative hat pins. Gentlemen and boys sometimes lost their hats in the breeze. The boat man would usually go back and pick up the flooti'ig hat. . The steam boat trip was a long and leisurely one. It would head east against the current of the river which ran through the lake, up to Morgan. After leaving Morgan the boat would come up on the north side of the lake to the Cove on the north side of the lake, and lien back to the dock at Cole's landing. On the south side of the hotel there was a ball field and ball games were the order of the day. The games were usually a contest bet­ ween two local teams. On special days teams from Nashville and Hastings might challenge each other. There was a small, roofless grand­ stand near the home plate The sun poured down on the spectators but the spectators, mostly men. didn't seem lo mind it. The um­ pire. only one, stood behind the pitcher to call the balls and strikes. There was no fence around the playing field, so it was impossible to charge admission and collect it. A collection was usually taken up by passing the hat around. | In 1908, William Howard Taft and William Jennings Bryan ran against each other for president of the United States. One of the gim­ micks that was circulated was large cards. On each were the picture of both candidates. At the top of the card there was a question “Which Bill?" Both picture were on the same side . By holding the card just right a picture of William Howard Taft would appear. By mov­ ing it slightly in a different direction a picture of William Jenning Bryan would appear. These cards were passed out in the rural schools in the county. William Howard Taft defeated William Jen­ nings Bryan in that race. During the first year of his term, in 1909. the new Lincoln pennies came out. Prior to that pennies were all Indian heads. The new Lincoln pennies were bright and shiny. That summer. 1909. the railroad tracks were the sight of the massacre of many Lin­ coln pennies as they were placed on the railroad tracks to be flattened by the train. This of course made the pennies worthless for spending. They wouldn't fit in a slot machine or gum machine and no merchant would ac­ cept them either. But the boys had fun doing it and many memories of the trains that passed Coles Lan­ ding concerned the flattening of those Lincoln (More about 1920s.) Coles LEGAL NOTICES Landing, into rhe ; RKMTAAfiC FCNKCLOBUM SALK NOT1CC OF FOffiKLOMIM THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOB THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default hot been mode in the conditions of o mortgage mode by Robert W. Ro gars ond Christine S. Rogers. hit wife to Heortwoll Mortgoge Corportfripn. Mortgagee doted Oc­ toBor 23. I987 ond recorded on October 29. 1987 in Uber 4SB, on Popo 795. Barry County Records, Mlchigon. ond wot assigned by mesne assignments *o OCWEN FEDERAL BANK. FSB. f/k/a Berkeley Federal Bank ond Trust, FSB os assignee, by an assignmont dated November 1. 1990. which was rocordod on October 15. 1995. in liber 683 on Pope 256. Barry County Records, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to bo due of the dote hereof the sum of Forty-Throe Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Nine ond 66 )00 dollars (843.369.66). tneluding interest ot 10.5 per annum. Under the power of solo co itained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises. or some port of thorn, ot public vendue. Ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Mlchipon ot 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on Moy 1. 1997. Said promises are situated in Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan. ond ore describ­ ed os: Lots 237 ond 238 of Algonquin Lake Resort Pro­ perties Unit Number 2. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.324lo. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the dote of such solo. Dotod: March X. 1997 OCWEN FEDERAL BANK. FSB FOR INFORMA TIO> . PLEASE CALL (B10) 642-4202 Trott • Trott. P.C. Attorneys for OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB XI50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 Filo *97020949 (4'17) Default having boon mode in the conditions of a certain Mortgage mode by DONALD W. TRADER, a single mon. of 9045 Altman. Dowling. Michigan 49080 doted August 15. 1995. and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Mlchipon on December 27. 1995. ot Uber 648. Papofs) 81. on which Mortgags there Is claimed to be due ot the dote of this Notice, for principal and interest, the sum of 876.251.97. and no proceedings having boon In­ stituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgoge. or any port thereof, whereby the power of sole contained In sold Mor­ tgage has become operative: m_mr iHtstrurt. rsonce is nerwuy given ma» on Thursday Moy 1. 1997. at 2:® p.m.. on the stops of the Courthouse in the City of Hostings, that be­ ing (he place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. there will be offered for sole ond sold Nd the highest bidder, at public sale (or the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.48 percent per annum, legal costs, attorney foes, and any loses and insurance lhat soid Mortgage. GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORA­ TION. doos pay on or prior to the date of said sale; sold premises are described in soid Mortgage os follows, to-wit: Commencing of the Northeast corner of the West 1 /2 of the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 8 West, thence West. 1.046 feet lor a Place of Beginning: thence South 450 feet; thence West 274 foot; thence North 450 foot: thence East 274 feet to Place of Beginning. The redemption period os provided by low is sis (6) months from the dote of the sole. GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD 8 ROY. P.C. By: Donald A. Brandt (P30I83) Attorneys for Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue. P.O. Box 5B17 Traverse City, Michigan 49696-5816 (616)946^700 (4/17) KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research the future looks brighter than ever. MDSE' Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 20, 1997 All-Barry County wrestlers have many accomplishments, hardware There’s nothing better than NCAA’s March Madness In a zone. And driving towards the Sweet 16. Most crazed basketball fans are coming off a well-deserved three day break from the hoopla of hoops. But. come this afternoon these same fans will be back in their favorite scats analyzing, evaluating and. mostly, enjoying the 1997 NCAA Basketball Tournament. There are 16 teams left, but just 4 of them will make it to Indianapolis for the Big Dance’s championship round Week one of the NCAA tourney was great. Four days filled with last-second drama, miraculous moments and personal stones that make this event second to none. Even a journalist comes away with emotion after watching 29 hours (would have been near 40 if not for the Stale volleyball finals on Friday) of jams, back-door plays, box-inone defenses and 3-pointers dialed in from what seems like another planet. In a zone. And the upsets show even a regular joe that dreams do come true. Here are a few of my favontes. The University of Tennessee Chattanooga. A win over No. 3 seed Georgia on Friday in '.he Southeast Regional and a victory over Big IC Illinois on Sunday. The Moes are the first team from the Southern Conference to make it into the Sweet 16. How sweet it is. Coppin State. The Eagles shocked everybody with a triumph over No. 2 South Carolina on Friday and then fell just one point short of beating Texas on Sunday Keep dreaming Coach "Fang", your days will come. College of Charleston. A late surge by Arizona was the only thing that stopped the Cougars from qualifying for the next round. Still, it was great to see another low seed show the basketball community that good teams don’t just come from conferences like the SEC or the ACC. Iowa State. The Cyclones were a No. 6 seed, but hardly anyone expected Tim Floyd's team to knock off a super No. 3 seed Cincinnati club al the Palace in Auburn Hills. 'I*hey did. Next hazard for Iowa Slate, No. 2 UCLA, but a winnable game if they continue to light it up like they did this past weekend. The NCAA championship, though, is not just about who wins and who loses. The stones are equally intnguing. Dean Smith gets No. 877 to break Adolph Rupp's coaching record. Brevin Knight, possibly the best college basketball player under 6-4. lighting up Wake Forest and sending home Tim Duncan, the best player of any heighth. and (he rest of the Demon Deacons. Well, the action has been great and it only looks to get better. I remind you. the best place lo find me Thursday-Sunday (except for the office) is glued to the television screen. • A Legend Passes On: Former Western Michigan University athlete, coach and administrator John Gill. 98. passed away last Tuesday in Kalamazoo. Gill, who was inducted into WMU's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1973 earned 13 athletic letters at the university and was a coach or an athletic administrator from 1928-1969. As the Broncos head football coach from 1942-52, Gill did not have one losing season. Gill is also credited with giving WMU its Bronco nickname through a contest he won in 1939. The new Waldo Stadium press box features the John Gill Stadium Clubhouse. One of my greatest memories of my days at WMU, was going lo football practice and talking to Gill, in (he stands, about Bronco sports. Gill was truly a great man. inside and cut. • Keeler A Netter At Alma: Hastings' Betsic Keeler is a member oi 'he Alma College tennis team this spring. The Scots first home appearance is March 30 against Aquinas, next Tuesday Alma will face Northwood at Northwood and on March 27 Coach Tammy Anderson's netlers will travel to Albion for MIAA action. Best of luck Betsie. • Whitecap Tickets Coming To Banner: During April-July, the Hastings Banner will be giving out West Michigan Whitecap basebail tickets. The newspaper will print a tnvia question each week and the first correct response will receive four tickets redeemable for regular season games. The Whitecaps have been a hot attraction for sports fans during the last few years and look to be even hotter now that they are affiliated with the Detroit Tigers orginization. Look for more information and trivia questions in upcoming Banner newspapers. Talk to you soon. This year's J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County Wrestling Team includes 28 wrestlers. Of that group. 17 went to Slate. 10 placed al State and 19 of the 28 wrestlers had 30 victories or more. Many team and individual records were shattered by this year's group, so the honor of being on the 1997 all-area wrestling squad is quite a feat. Here arc the first and second team members of the 1997 J-Ad Graphics All­ Barry County Wrestling Team: First Team Kyle Brower (103) — Was 47-7 on the year, placed seventh in the Division III Individual Championship and was a valuable member of the Middleville team that went to the Team Semifinals. Nick Boucher (112) — Placed second al Slate after earning a first place title in his junior season. Finished the campaign with a 44-3 record. Dendel Craven (119) — Went 32-10 for Middleville on the season. Luke Nolcboom (125) — Wav a steady member of the Hastings' (cam with a final record of 34-9. Joe Daniels (130) — Placed third at the Division III Championships and finished the regular season with just one loss in 33 tries. A valiant worker for Delton Coach Aaron Tabor. Pat Lowe (135) — The Maple Valley wrestler not only got tv State, but scored a fourth place finish at 135. Robert Isom (140) — Was 29-3 in the regular season for Delton and placed third at the Division 1(1 Individual Championship. Spencer Romph (145) — A 50-3 record and a fourth place finish at State was all this Middleville wrestler accomplished. Jason Curtis (152) — Scored a third place at the Division II finals and won 36 times in 39 tries for Lakewood in the regular season. Luke Middleton (160) — Had a 43-6 record and qualified for Slate for Coach Tom Lchman'v Middleville team. Kevin Morgan (171) — Also qualified for State and had a 32-8 overall record for the Hastings Saxons. Jamie James (189) — Went 31-5 for Dave Furrow's Hastings squad and was sixth al State despite having lo battle over physical ailments all season. Steve Lehman (215) — Ends his Middleville wrestling career with 95 pins and 155 wins. Went 47-6 for the Trojans this season. Justin Waters (275) — Compiled a 28­ 10 record and gave the Saxons strong leadership at the heavyweight position. Second Team Brandon Newington (103) — The Delton matsman was 17-8 as a member of the regional qualifying team. Mike Egan (112) — Qualified for Stale with a 24-7 record with Coach Chri« Members of the 1996-97 All-Barry County wrestling first team are (front row, from left) Kyle Brower, Nick Boucher, Dendel Craven, Luke Noteboom, Joe Daniels, Pat Lowe, Ricketts' Maple Valley team. DJ. Van Dorp (119) — Posted 20 wins on a LakewtxxJ squad lhat was just one win away from qualifying for Slate. Josh Roll (125) — Had 23 wins, also for Coach Bob Veitch's l^akewood team. Jared Otto (130) — Otto wrestled his way to an overall record of 36-6 for Middleville this season. Jeremy Casarez (135) — Placed fourth al Stale at ended the "97 campaign with a 35­ 9 record. Was one of three Lakewood wrestlers who placed al State. Justin DeBoode (140) — Managed a 35-20 mark for the Middleville team. Keith Fabbri (145) *— Registered 14 wins as a member of the Lakewood squad. Adam Smith (152) — Was 16-15 al Middleville during the past wrestling season. Bill Blair (160) — Qualified for State with an overall record of 36-13. Was a true anchor to this season's Hastings team. Ron Haynes (171) — Went 35-9 and qualified for State for Middleville. Mike Hanna (189) — Managed many pins among his 28 wins at Lakewood this past year. Qualified for Stale. Gabe Steward (215) — Was 38-5, also qualifying for State for Lakewood's maismen. Chris Sutherland (275) — Sutherland went 22-7 for the Vikings during his senior campaign. Robert Isom and (back row) Justin Waters, Steve Lehman, Jamie James, Kevin Morgan, Luke Middleton, Jason Curtis and Spencer Romph. Lakewood’s run for volleyball State title ends in semifinals Qualifying for State is nothing new for Lakewood's volleyball team. The Lady Vikings made their third consecutive trip to the Slate quarterfinals on March 11 and looked solid, beating Stevensville-Lakeshore 15-7.12-15.15-7. Then last Friday at the University Arena at Western Michigan University. Coach Kellie Rowland's team played in its second Class B semifinal matchup in three seasons. The effort, however, was not as sharp as the Lakewood coach had hoped for. Granted the opponent was No. I Marysvilie (56-0). but the overall execution of the Lakewood team did not resemble its recent performances. "We didn't play well; we didn't hit the ball and we didn't go to the net." Rowland said. The result a 15-8. 15-7 loss to another Viking team from the other side of the state. Marysville defeated Charlotte in two games on Saturday to claim the Class B championship. "We never capitalized on a free ball and we got into a lipping game with them." Rowland explained. "With our height and our power, we just have to keep hitting." There were times in the match where Rowland's squad did hit with power, but never were they able to string out a group of points in a row. In game one. Lakewood tallied the first two points with a Jennifer Mitchell kill and a Marysville attempt that sailed out of bounds. After an illegal hit (2-1). a second Marysville error early on gave the Lady Vikings another 2-point edge (3-1). Marysville then came back to score the next 10 points (10-3) with a service ace by Kristi Terry (4-3). a Shdeene Glombowski kill (6-3). a dink shot by Kelly Harrison (8­ 3) and a rocket kill by Jennie Williams (10­ 3) highlighting the surge. Williams, a 6-0 senior, will play college volleyball at Purdue University next fall. On Fnda> night Williams led the Marysville team with 12 kills and 5 block assists. We knew that she w as good." Row land said of Williams' talents. "We were very aware of her." • luikewood moved closer with back-to-back points (10-5) on Gretchen Reed serves. The first ol those two points came on a back row spike by senior Joni Daniels. But. Marysville did not let up and went ahead 13-5 on a Jenny Conger kill and two Lakewood miscues. Three points by the Lady Vikings, including a Jami Schrock blast down the line, got Lakewood to within five points (13-8). but a reception error and Second team All-Barry County wrestlers are (front row, from left) Brandon Newington, Mike Egan. D.J. VanDorp, Josh Roll, Jared Otto, Jeremy Casarez, Justin DeBoode and (back Jami Schrock catches air, and the ball, on a hitting attempt last Friday at WMU's University Arena. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) an service ace by Glombowski closed out the first game at 15-8. Again Lakewood leaped out to an early lead in game two with a Schrock kill and a Mitchell block resulting in the first two points. Those two Lakewood scores were filled with emotion, but Marysville still managed to regain the momentum by putting across the next three points (3-2). VOLLEYBALL, continued on pace XI row) Chris Sutherland, Gabe Steward, Mike Hanna, Ron Haynes, Bin Blair. Adam Smith and Keith Fabbri. Volleyball Fun! A Volleyball Fun Nite was held at Delton Monday and plenty of fun was had by all who took pari. The ninth grade spikers battled the parents, the junior varsity players (pictured above) challenged the middle school staff and the varsity athletes (shown in picture on left) went against members of the high school staff. (Photos provided) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 20, 1997 — Page 11 Bowling SCORES: Recrralkm »3 Freeport Elevator 31; Gavin Ford 27; Fairchid Oil 26; Crynal Clear Waler 23; Barry Automotive 22. Good Games and Series — M Cross Jr. 234-589; R. Fay 506; S. Anger 204-506; B. Buehler 512; D. McKelvey 206-502: and R. Wieland 232-555 WiderM*ay P.M. HAS Machine 65-39; F.H. Ranies 6254-41 VS: Mace s Ph. 6OW-43V4; Lifestyles 59V4-44W; Mills Landing 5-45; Eye and Em Spec 57-47; Valley Really 55-49; Hair Care Ceraer 5OH-53M; Nashville Chiro 49-55; Misfill 47-57; Vacant 9-94 Hfh Games and Series — T Christopher 219-560; S. Pennington 209-516; B. Blakely 171-494; G. Potter 168-429: P. Frederickson 162-462; C. Stuart 170-494; M. Maison 188-493; S. Drake 164-456; J. Doster 161-432; E. Vanasse 190-503; B Vrogindewey 146-396; M. Snow 146-419; C. SheUenbarger 151-420; C. Watson 147-416; S. Sanborn 196; B. Hathaway 189; D. Seeber 177; S. Merrill 172; C. Parsons 169; B. Miner 159; B. Moore 152: E Mesecar ISO. Bowierettes Bennett Industries 62-46; Dorothy’s Hair Styling 58-50. Carlton Center Escavating 56-52; Kent Oil 5652. Hecker Insurance 50-58; D.J. Electric 42-66 Goad Games and Series — S Drake 185-477; E. Vanasse 203-505; M. Andros 157; J. Decker 191-502; J McMillan 183-521; G. Potter 162; P. Britten 152-379; -Z. Ulrich 170; B. Hathaway 181-474; N. :I3oggins 156-412; M. Garber 188-452: K. -"Fowler 171. Moose Mixed •- Four Rs 7134; Heads Out 6634; Three ;»otia 65; Get Lucky 6435; Nine Wiggle ;6I34; Big Os 6134; Odd Balls 62; Rocky Four ;'J9; Late Comen 5834; Ten Pins 57; Special ,ks 57; Working Out It 56; Scan Service :i5134;GiDons Const. 4934; Gutter Gang 4234; ; Ramblers 4234; Roscoe 37; Four Stan 28. ’ Good Games and Seriea Men — R. Faye ; 225-599; J. Barlimus 243-595; J. Barnum 1447-679; E Keeler 195-581; T. Heath ■.444-646; M. McKee 210-595; B. Keillor 7'216533; W Brodock 235-548; D. Whitney ’257-605: M. Kasimky 220-577; T. Lewis *170-475; A Taylor 212-574; B Keeler 235-595; R. Hildenbrand 193-529; R Roush 207; S. Peabody 207; R. Robbins 185; B. Madden 222; K Bushee 203; W. Madden 180; S. Purdum Sr. 239. K. Meany 211; F. Ramey 188; F. Wilks 136. < Good Games ami Series Hems - S Keeler 190-533; J. Madden 211-525: L. Palmitier 140-375; K Zimmerman 156418: R. Brummel 165-439: S. Keillor 156413: L. Barnum 234-607; I. Ruthroff 158-472; S Sanborn 216558; M. Whitney 172-452; K. Keeler 176-481; J. Kasinsky 160-445: S. iHildeabrand 180-477; D Bartimus 202; B. Hughes 226; D. VanKruiningen 148; S. -Riftoy 197; H. Service 167; P. Arends 179. Sa^y Night Mixed < B.S.en 68; Thunder Alley 62; Short N Sweet 62: Bowling Buddies 6134; DAN Mortgage 60; Tasmaniac’s 60; S A S 5834; .Aunarounds 5734: QB A Associates 57; Fear­ some 4 5634; Rednecks 56; Diehard, 5534: 2x4 55; Danger Zone 52; Friends 47; Beginnen Plus 47; Get Along Gang 42; See va 34. 2- Womem Hfeh Games ami Series — D. Sayder 219-586; D VanCampen 191-535; D. Krallman 188-522; L. Davis 181-506. A. Hubbell 165-445; M. Bowman 152-444; L. Beyer 145-421; L. Coats 144-370; B. Hayes 197. S. Snider 184; M. Martin 180; L Bar aum 176; C. Wilcox 163. B. Walker 148; C. .Curtis 144. < Mem High Gauses and Scries - C. Mar­ tin 263-632; R Fay 232-614; K Bushee >209-585; K. Hammomree 201-559; M. ■ZSayder 199-558: R. Bowman 209-540; B. •Falconer 196536; J. files 185-536. B Drayton 196522: B. Kerley 189-519; B. Miller 185-511; V Detest 215-510; B. Hub­ bell 199-503; M. Crass 170-489; C.W. Simpeon 166-435; J Barnum 226; B. Rentz 208. K. Beyer 192; D. Seeber 186; S. Fremheway 180; G. Snyder 179. Thursday A.M. LeHarves 68-32: Question Marks 65-35: Leftovers 5534-4434; Bosleys 5334-4634; 7 New Team 5650; Hummers 4634-5334: Hastings Bowl 45-55: Varneys 4334-5634; Early Birds 3656: Lucky Shots 3534-6434. Good Games and Scrim —’ S. Glasgow 224-598: O Gilkms 208-482; I. Ruthroff .* 177-469; P. Fisher 172-473; C. Stuart 177-467; D. Collier 226457. S. Lambert 164-440: A. Boniface 163-429: L. Jackson ’ 159-427; B. Sexton 145-404; I. Andrews 163-376; J. Piper 127-370; C Lake 142-360: F. Ruthroff 168: S. Salazar 159; J. McKeough 155; E. Dewin 154; B. Norris 151; B. Estep 149; D. Olmsted 149; S. Canty 129: M. Bell 123; S. Teunuen 110. Thursday Angela Red Dog-ettes 34-14; Milcher-T 32-16; Styles-R-Us 29-19; Mill’s Landing 28-20; Outboard Inn 2622; NAPA Girts 25-23; Melaleuca Inc 22-26; Edward D Jones 22-26; Nashville Chiro. 21-27; Hastings Bowl 2628; Riverside Cemetery 17-31; AAI Bun­ ny Bunch 12-36. Good Games A Series - B. Roush 214; D. Seeber 182-518; L. Barnum 212-579; L. Tilley 196; B. Paul 197-571; C. Curtis 144; M Martin 146396; T Smith 146381; K. Covey 167-455; K Leinaar 151; B Cuddahee 194; D. Brooks 180; L. Watson 164; D Feldkamp 147-422; K Kuhlman 171-487; K Farr 168; A Chaffee 123; S. Greenfield 182; T. Loftus 160; S. Sanborn. 159-445; N. Taylor 175-454; L Miller 137; P Guy 178-510: C Hurless 180; J. Gasper 194-543; A. Kerley 166446; D Starnes 174; K. McMillon 179; J Hurless 179; B Moody 206. Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printing 31-9; Consumers Concrete 3610; Woodmansee Sawmill 2614; Pin Seekers 25-15; Flexfab 23-17; Hastings Bowlers 2620; Viking 19-21; Lockshop 15-25; Mosteller Graphics 9-31; Bye 2-38. Mens High Games A Series P. Scobey 228-601; M. Christensen 196457; K. Keller 196; G. Snyder 215; M. Davis 246567; L. Burch 168. Womens High Games A Series D. Snyder 227-600; J. Bryans 167. Adah Coed VoUeybad Standiags Tew W-L Bennett Industries........................................... 34-2 Hastings Saxons........................................... 29-13 Dig-lt................................................................ 29-13 Flexfab.............................................................22-17 Pennock Hospital.......................................... 17-19 Hastings Mfg.................................................. 17-22 Burkey Sales and Service............................. 5-34 AU Set................................................................ 3-36 YMCA Youth CoancU’s Mens Basketball BMtoor W-L Union Bank......................................................... 9-2 Ritchies Koflee Shop....................................... 8-4 Tony’s.................................................................. 5-6 Hastings Drill Team.......................................... 4-8 Grandma's Green Tree....................................3-9 VOLLEYBALL Mitchell tied the score at 3-3 with a fortunate kill and an in-the-net call on the Marysville team put the Lady Vikings ahead 4-3. Marysville then stormed back to tally the next 10 points and were within two points of closing the match out. Williams scored points on four of those 10 and combined with Harrison on a block to register a fifth point. Reed's serving notched another point at 13- 5. and back-to-back kills by Schrock gave the Lady Vikings cut the deficit to seven al 14- 7. But. fittingly, a Williams* blast (15-7) closed out the 46-minute match on the next and last point. Schrock's 10 kills and 6 digs lopped both categories for the Lakewood team. Daniels made 9 kills and 5 assists and setter Addi Radcliff notched 20 assists. D. .riels, Radcliff. Mitchell. Reed and Pearl Ward are graduating seniors on this year's Lakewood team. "They didn't meet only one goal and only one team in the State can meet that goal.” Rowland said of her senior's careers. The semifinal match probably won't be the last time lhat Daniels and Mitchell will set foot on WMU's University Arena. The two Lakewood stars are attending Central Michigan University next fall. Mitchell on a volleyball scholarship ?nd Daniels on a basketball scholarship. Marysville won tin: hitting war last Friday with 32 kills and n.ne errors (.315 attack percentage). Lakewood (60-3-1) had 24 kills continued from page 10 and 12 errors for a . 176 match percentage. "We didn't serve receive poorly, we just didn't attack well.” Rowland said. Rowland said she wasn't sure if fatigue might not have been a factor. Lakewood had to beat No. 5 Holland Christian in the regional finals, then came back lo oust No. 2 Stevensville-Lakeshore in the State quarters and then met up with No. I Marysville on Friday night at WMU. “They might have been just mentally tired... 1 was getting blank looks in the huddle.” Rowland said "We weren't able to run our offense." BMMar Blain Landscapping..........................................62 Peaenoa/Brown. ................................................ 61 Msieotrrrt Savings........................................... 6-4 Bosleys..................................................................3-8 CuppoxVWehoa.................................................. 2-8 Hastings Merchants.......................................... 2-9 Ranta B Minor — Grandma Green Tree 56 vs. Union Bank 64. YMCA ot Barry Cmsaty Adult Indoor Soccer Leagtse Tew W-L-T Blue................................................................... 2-60 Green................................................................. 1-60 Rad......................................................................1-1-0 Yellow.............................................................. 61-0 Grey...................................................................0-2-0 Raaafts Blue 6 vs. Red 3; Green forfeited to Grey; Yellow hod a bye. FamBy Fta Night - Hmt^s Area On Friday. March 21. from 6:45-8:45 p.m.. the YMCA will be sponsoring a family fiat night al the Hastings High School. Ac­ tivities will include volleyball, basketball, old time movies, crafts, and rollerskating (bring year own skates). The cost for the evening is 52 per person, with a maximum of $6 per tally Children must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian. Pearl Ward and Jennifer Mitchell go up for a block attempt in last Friday's State semifinal with Marysville. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Melissa Ruder eyes a serve as the Lady Vikings faced another good Viking team in Class B's Final Four. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) — “Tx Fonmr Sanaa Football camp at Hastings High to run June 16-19 Hastings High School is offering a football camp this summer from June 16-19 for seventh seventh-twelve graders. Campers will learn the basics of the Saxon offense and defense as well as punting and kicking skills. The camp is a teaching/technique camp and not a conditioning camp The cost for the camp is $35 (S60 per family! and will meet from 9 a.m -noon on Monday through Thursday Athletes are lo meet at the high school fieldhouse promptly at 9 am Each athlete should be dressed in workout clothes and football shoes are recommended For registration forms or additional information, contact Hastings' varsity football Jeff Keller at 948-9448 or the Hastings High School al 948-4409. vr w if X v v W^Easttxoc* Mail-Grand taptds^W »swe (boom tom r« rood court> GRAND CAI Cl OPENING JAL£! Smbmt BrocM/SoftbeN The YMCA of Barry County is now accep­ ting applications for their summer basebaU/softball programs. Programs are available for the following: Baseball — Minor "T'l", current kmdergartners; Major ’*TT’, current lst/2nd graders; Pte-Week, current 3rd/4<h graders; Cub, current 5<h/&h graders; Pony, current 7th/Mi graders. Softball — Diamonds, current 3/4 graders; Jr. sluggers, current 5th/6(h graders; Slug­ gers, current 7th/8th graders. The cost for participation in any of the pro­ grams is $28. A family rale of $45 is also available. Registrations must be returned to the YMCA by April 4. Those registering after the deadline will be charged a late fee of $5 and will be put on a waiting list until space becomes available. All registration forms and fees should be mailed lo the YMCA, P.O. Box 252, Hastings, Ml or they may be brought to the YMCA Office. 234 E. State. Hastings. Mon­ day through Friday from 9-5 p.m. Practices will begin the week of May 19 and continue until the end of June for all legues except Pony and Sluggers which will continue until the middle of July. Leagues are being formed for the Hastings. Middleville. and the Dehon areas Call the YMCA for more information and a detailed brochure. There will be a parents meeting on April 24, 7:00 p.m. in the Hastings Middle School, room 182 for parents of players who have never participated in the Hastings YMCA youth sport program. ftttttSrand Quilt Co Soto good Rfctay. March 21 through Mach 29 At the plate. Ute foratez Sama it totting .297 (I l-fcr-37) with 4 RBI and thay IWM68.TIMM with Wayne State. Rrrix State arf Gland Valley State ia *e Gaea Lata 8000 tots of tabnc lor you Grand Cm • lateteollesiaie Athletic Confanaea (GUAO Wayne Sta wiH hade thia waahaad with oowfaroaca foe Feme Stale to poltogt softball actkxi in Detroit. Oe WedBMdey. April 2 Ito two MM wM again do tattle on the diaaaoad. Ma tine a FSU Sfgnatut thread • Hl s* nbtons Books • QXng pattems ■ Neeles • large sdetton oT scissors • Notons • Fat Quarters • 54 thread • Full and queen sire qudts and wWi hangogs i •Goumet Teas, Coffees and Chocolates Machine Be*lrtn9 more g • Vctonanstatcnery and grtetng cards . sukRibbon ।j and nuch, nxch more ». New sports season opens at nastngs ntgn ucnooi Spring has sprung, well sort of. Believe it or not. the prep spring sports season has begun. On Wednesday (March 19) the Hastings Saxons were scheduled to travel to Grand Rapids Community College for a track meet The team's next action is April 2 at Lansing Waverly. Varsity golf starts its season at Lowell on April 15. varsity soccer April I at Forest Hills Central, varsity tennis April 14 at home versus Hudsonville, varsity softball st Maple Valley on April 15 and varsity baseball opens its campaign April 2 al home againM Portage Northern. Have a story idea? Cal 945-9554 HOffmfln mJWMTlOMX FABRICS ( BOYDS BEARS 6 FRIENDS BENARTEX ROSE O HUBBLE________ (KONABAY) Victorian Greetings REGISTER TO W)N... Sa ol Gr^tr seaxn (ISO wXjc) • 9 sewmg oaskts • Fat Quarters (10 www) • Gd AMgs (19 wmm) CASH • CHECK • GTT arnOTt �Paga 12 — The Haatlnga Banner — Thursday, March 20,1997 Health Dept, wants to improve bad health stats by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Barry County has the highest rate of sui* cide in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Community Health, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention rales the state the unheahhiest in the nanon. With this in mind, the Barry-Eaton Health Department, in cooperation with the Michi­ gan Public Health Institute, recently con­ ducted a Behavioral Factor Risk Survey to pinpoint health problems in the county and in the state. Health Education and Planning Consultant Lisa Rutherford said that because of Michi­ gan's reputation for having the worst health in the country, the slate is requiring counties to look into ways to improve the well being of residents. Michigan has been found to have the highest rales of chronic diseases, smoking, obesity and alcohol, and the low­ est life expectancy in the nation The reason for this. Rutherford said, is due partly to heredity and can be compounded by health risk behaviors such as smoking, drinking, and amount of access lo physi­ cians. One of the county's biggest concerns. Rutherford said, is that it has the highest suicide rate in the state and has been gradu­ This Pica (Cony) in the Wind River Range of Wyoming may have bitten off more than he can chew. Wyoming is focus off next travelogue "Discover Wyoming." an in-depth por­ trayal of the Rocky Mountain State, will be presented at the next Hastings Kiwanis trav­ elogue at 7 p.m Friday at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings Veteran film producer Curt Matson will be on hand to narrate the film, which was pro­ duced by award-winning film maker Steve Gonser. Some of the highlights of the movie will be: • Torrey Canyon, with trout fishing and Indian petroglyphs. • Thermopolis, including the Gift of Wa­ ters Pageant and the world's largest hot spring. • Pinedale, a flashback to the fur trading era of the early 1800s at the Green River Rendezvous. • Oregon Trail, a trip through (hr Wyoming portion of the most famous path of westward migration. • Newcastle, with unique antique oil drilling rigs and the continent's only "hand dug" oil well. • Devil's Tower, a natural phenomenon de­ clared by Teddy Roosevelt in 1906, the na­ tion's first national monument, a rock climber s ultimate challenge. • Yellowstone, a thorough exploration of the world's oldest national park (1872). ns abundant wildlife and spectacular natural wonders. • The Grand Tetons. including scenic grandeur, a world renowned mountain vista that brings the viewer to the Jackson region for cross-country bicycling and mountain climbing lessons. Curt Matson • Snake River whilewater rafting, where viewers can experience the thrill of rafting 10-foot high standing waves on one of the nation's most dangerous rivers. • Rodeo, with the bumps and bruises of a cowboy western tradition at Pinedale. • Cattle ranching, showing cowboys at work "home on the range." working the cat­ tle and harvesting a monster hay crop on a 1.000-acre ranch. • Sheep ranching, with the lonely life of the shepherd; Basque shepherds from Spain, good back country cooking in the third largest mutton and wool producing stale. A Shoshone Indian Princess performs during the Gift of the Waters Pageant in Wyoming. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP The regular meetings of the Baltimore Township Board are the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Hall, 6424 S. Bedford Road as follows: April • August 12 May 13 September • June 10 October 14 July 0 November 11 December 9 January 13 February 10 March 17 Baltimore Township will provide necessary reasonable aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered upon 5 days notice to the Baltimore Township Clerk. »-set----------- t-------------- s-t— wei - -a Rutherford said this information has not been determined yet. Committees will be pul together al a later date to find out this infor­ mation. Ninety-two percent of the Barry County respondents had health care coverage, which is similar to the percentage of Michigan re­ spondents (89.5 percent) with health care coverage reported in a 1995 Behavioral Risk Factor Survey ctxie by the slate. More than one quarter (27.4 percent) of Barry County respondents reported that they currently smoked cigarettes and almost one quarter (23.2 percent) reported that they used to smoke cigarettes. The 1995 Michigan state survey showed 25.9 percent to be current smokers. Ninety-five point six percent of respon­ dents said they had their blood pressure checked within the past two years and 20.4 percent of these people had been told by a health professional that it was high. The number of people who had their blood pressure checked statewide was 94.8 percent and 23 J registered high. Nearly eight of 10 (79 percent) of respon­ dents said they had their cholesterol checked within the previous five years and 33.1 per­ cent had been told their level was high. The 1995 Michigan survey reported 75.3 percent and 31.4 percent, respect! vely. One third or 33.7 percent were classified as being overweight. Thirty one percent were classified as being overweight statewide. Twenty one point seven percent of respon­ dents said they engaged in no leisure time physical activity. Statewide. 23.7 respon­ dents have no physical activity. Nearly one quarter or 24 percent said they had consumed five or more drinks on al least one occasion during the past month which is much higher than the 17.1 percent of people statewide. Three point seven percent of Bany County people said they had driven after having per­ haps had too much to drink; 3.3 percent statewide. More than nine out of 10 (92.5 percent) in Barry County reported that they always or almost always wear their seat belts. This proportion is higher than that of 86.7 per­ cent reported in the 1995 Michigan survey • NOTICE • i iBLy niiicnvai, Daixintorw i ownsnip uwnc 5786 Henry Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2268 • BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP • SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC HEARING A special meeting of the Baltimore Township Board has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 26,1997 at 7:00 p.m. at the Baltimore Township Hall, 6424 Bedford Road. The purpose of the meeting is to 1.) Hold a Budget Hearing for the 1997/98 fiscal year. 2.) Adopt a 1997/98 Budget. 3.) Pay any outstanding bills for FY 96/97 and make any budget amendments necessary. 4.) Any other business necessary to close out the current fiscal year. Tracy Mitchell Baltimore Township Clerk I • Bridger Wilderness Expedition, a threeand-a-half week backpacking trek into the 120-mile long Wind River Mountains. Gonser leads a group of high school students on the rugged journey, which climaxes at the summit of Gannett Peak, the state s tallest mountain. Matson, a native Californian and an exten­ sive traveler, has lectured to many hundreds of audiences. He has been a film maker, di­ rector. actor and narrator. He met his wife, singer-actress Erica Campbell, while both appeared in a produc­ tion of "Lil' Abner." Besides being busy with home and family, she has assisted her husband's career, appearing in one of his films, "Take Me Home to the Mountains." The Matsons and their children have lived in the Ozark Mountain region in northern Arkansas since 1980 in a log house on 12 wooded acres four miles from the nearest paved road. Over Matson's career, he has produced or presented films on subjects such as Mexico. Hawaii. Switzerland. Austria, the Ozarks. Alaska. Arizona and Costa Rica. The Matsons' recently completed "Ballad of the Blue Ridge" and "Take Me Home to the Mountains" are being distributed nation­ wide as videos. Their current production of "Puerto Rico" also is expected to be in the video market, as well on the travel-lecture circuit. ally increasing since 1992. The majority of the suicides are men between the ages of 25 and 44. Another disturbing statistic found by the Michigan Department of Community Health was that the motor vehicle death rate in Bany County is high compared lo the rest of the stale. This survey was conducted over the tele­ phone and 431 Barry County residents 18 years of age and older were asked 52 different questions about health and safety behaviors. Rutherford said that some of these questions arc standard ones made up by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and others are questions that are unique lo Barry County. The department, she said, just finished compiling results of this survey, which should help it determine what the health pri­ orities are in Barry County. Also taken into consideration are what the leading causes of death are in the community and what residents believe the problems are. CHANGE AND ADDITIONS TO FEE SCHEDULE for ZONING HEARINGS FOR HOPE TOWNSHIP Fee changed for Hearing for Mobile Home Park, Planned Unit Development or other large development plan to $500 per living unit. Fee of $150 added for each additional Planning Commission meeting. Fee of $75 added for each additional Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. Fee changes/additions effective on seven days after date of publica­ tion in the Hastings Banner. Sytvia W. Forster Hope Township Clerk 1 I I report Barry County respondents also said on an average lhat children should begin AIDS ed­ ucation in the third or fourth grade. Seventy nine percent said they would encourage their teenager to use a condom if he or she was sexually active. This proportion is lower than the 92.7 in the statewide 1995 poll. Twelve percent of Barry County respon­ dents said they keep guns in their home and one-third of those said they do not have ap­ propriate storage for them. Rutherford said that the county-wide sur­ vey showed lhat the Bany County adult population is similar in comparison with the Michigan adult population as a whole in terms of health care access, cardiovascular disease risk factors, women's cancer screen­ ing and driving under the influence of alco­ hol They are doing better on average in seal bell safety, but not as well as the state in re­ gards to binge drinking. The goal of the department is to develop a plan to deal with what statistics have shown seem lo be a problem. Rutherford said it will weigh what the community feels is important with the statistics and find out how to improve the health of Barry County. »ten. Jarnos H. Fisher (P24437) JACK R1ORRE1I end BETTV MORRDI end LARRY POSTMA and CAROL POSTMA. JUNE STREIT. JOHN STRErt and AMY STREfT, BURR WELL DRILLING. A Partnership, TFC CONSTRUC­ TION. WC.. a Michigan Corporation HARRY RttSUEY and JUNE RtSSLEY, Defendants. David S. McDuffoo (P37434) Ax*—**., nw~ ■ rwiiiiib W0* Cherry Valley CModonto. Ml 4*314 (414)0*1-2112 GROW FOB SUBSTITUTED SERVICE ORDER Al a session of Gold Court hold in the Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan on the 10th day of March. 1W7 PRESENT: HONORABLE JAMES H. RSHER Trial Court Judge 11*** ■ —ww1 inmg mo i ------ <— CK-rarvo —.upon rvmng rorwgomg Motion lor Aftomotivo Service pursuant Do MCR 2.1 OS (I), iho Affidavit of Counsel and Iho Court ba­ i otherwise fully advised in the ,oremises.. *W ________ ._____ IT IS HHKBY ORDERED AS FOLLOWS: 1. Rrat CEaae BML That the Plaintiff chaB. through their attorney. send to Defendant Amo Streit o copy of the Summons, Foreclosure Com*£*!*> t **J r ■ * , 4veg^e ----- ‘ ^^ee^Tipnon 4 - — , —^vonco * ** *J er Default, and Proof of Sorvico of oximo to the Defen­ dant at the od^Vwcs below: Juno Stroit 4710 E 11-Gill Road 4710 I 1 l-GUI Rood lot 247 Pahnetto. Fl 34221 3. MMWs. That the Ptamtifh shall. thread thoir attorney provide notice to Dofondont Juno MraW |OTGuont to MCR 2.104 (C) (I) of the (c) A statement describing the nature of the pre- -—*^*^* i^^^rcn i* - I—*j ^^^n^r^^cr - - . ■ —- r ----- * -- — or o — is a rwr^^cmeurw certain Land Contract between Iho PloiiillNi as - - 4 - - - ^v»o - - 4 ^* - 4 - - 4.4 mto «»-«-- 4 • *. vun^^oo Hoamber 14. 1W5. (d) Direction* os to vdwro and when to anoBBar or toko other action os permitted by low or Court Rufo. which shall bo that the Defendant may Hie an Answer to the Plaintiffs' Complaint in iho Sth Cir­ cuit Division of the Trial Court. 220 West Court Street, Hastings. Ml 4*054. or by filing an Answer to Attorney David S. McDuffoo. SuHo D. W0* Cherry VeMoy. Caledonia. Ml 4*314. (o) That the foiluro to answer, plead, defend or to toko other action may result In a Default Judg- abovo-doscribed land contract pursuant to MCR 2.104 (D). (f) That a copy of this order shall bo published in iho Hostings Banner once each wook lor three con­ secutive weeks pursuant to MCR 2.104 (D) (1). ond further, lhat a copy of this Order shall bo sent to ttw Defendant ot her loot knewn addroe* by registered mail, return receipt reguoetod. 5 or more days prior to the dote of thio lost pubAcoMon S. PaottRg. That pursuant to MCR 2.104 (E). Defendant Juno Stroh shall bo nottftod of iho ac­ tion by posting a copy of thio Order in iho cour­ thouse and two other public piocoo lor three con­ tinuous weeks. That pursuant to MCR 2.104 (E). Attornoy David S. McDuftoe ao a court ofHcor lo appointod to poet o copy of this Order and filo proof of ouch posting directly on iho property located ot 10*23 Whispering Volley. Middleville. Ml 4*333. in o conspicuous place. That pursuant to MCR 2.10* (A) (3) after the otptratien of ot least Twenty-Eight (20) days after the final publishing of this Order, posting of thio Order, and molting by first does and certified mad delivery restricted, return receipt requested ao described heroin ond the foiluro of the Dofondont to respond, plood or otherwise defend this action In accordance with low. the Plaintiffs may move for o Default Judgment as provided by low. DATED: 00-10-1 **7 Hon.: James H. Fisher Trial Courl Judge (4/3) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 20, 1997 — Page 13 Want one? Some ol the 'lifeguards' during the event were (back row. from left) Jan Cole. Janelle Iles. Food Service director. Vi Tolles. Wendy Orbeck; (front) Patti Harville and Gloria Harnngton. Teacher Carol McBeth joined her students for the special 'beach' luncheon. Spring arrives early at school ‘beach party’ Have one? by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Feel the warm sand between your toes and ' a gentle breeze on your face. Imagine the bluish water of a picturesque lake. Students al Delton Kellogg Elementary • School had the chance to do lhat w».cn they •' flipped lite calendar to a summer day in their imaginations and pretended to have a beach party during their lunch break While the temperatures were plummeting outdoors, spirits were high in the cafeteria , as students, dressed in summer clothes. • trooped in to pick up special "beach party" sack lunches, spread blankets or beach towels on the floor and partied. Five students wore bathing suits, and there were even lifeguards' on hand, includ> mg Nathan Kuhlman. Justin Cole and Cory Bozarth, students in the Trainable Mentally Impaired program Some teachers had their students make * sun visors to wear tor the special day. The party' was hosted by the school's Food Service staff "Winter is so long and uc needed a little action.' said Janelle Iles. Food Service direc­ tor . She said the idea for the beach party sprang from a lean1 meeting of food service staff and custodians. The goal was to build ‘ excitement for the school lunch program The salad bar was turned into a duck pond for the occasion Students who picked a duck with an "X on it received a Frisbee Whirling hoola hoops was part of the beach party’ fun. Those w ho didn't gel an "X" had their choice of an assortment ol other pnz.es Beach party fun included whirling hoola- hoops and jumping rope. Students also guessed how many jelly beans were in ajar and the winner received all of the candy. "Teachers joined in the fun and ate lunch with their students Everyone had a wonder­ ful time and would like lo know when we are going to do it again.” Iles said. “Prefer­ ably the sixmcr the better." Advertise in... The Hastings BANNER you want with our Prime or Better home equity loans. Guaranteed. 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She said a plea agree­ ment allowed him to plead guilty to fourth degree criminal sexual conduct, for which he was released in September. “It was not even two weeks after he was released that this of­ fense Mr Schreiner is to be sentenced on to­ day occurred." she said. McDowell described Schreiner as "a preda­ tor who takes advantage of an opportunity, who takes advantage of someone being in his home." Schreiner originally had been charged with second degree criminal sexual conduct, but McDowell said because of a "defect in the law" prosecutors could only offer a fourth degree charge to the jury. She asked for the maximum possible sen­ tence of 24 to 36 months in prison so Schreiner could be “placed in a facility where he cannot affect the community by preying on children." Schreiner’s attorney. James Goulooze. said Schreiner had no cnminal offenses before he was 42 or 43 years old. "There is obviously something going on," he said. "This doesn't reach the height of a lot of things you see here." continued Goulooze. who added a mental health evaluation and treatment would be appropriate. In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Schreiner. "1 take a very, very dim view of these offenses. Mr. Goulooze has done a very good job of representing you If you had been convicted of a 15-year felony. I’d be sending you to prison." Fisher said he would follow the recom­ mendation of the probation department and sentence Schreiner to 60 months probation with 12 months in jail and credit for 186 days served. He also ordered Schreiner to pay a $1,000 fine and $1,000 in costs and to submit to mental health counseling. In other recent Circuit Court business: • Sean R. Vandommelen. 31. of 1311 N. Briggs Road. Middleville, was sentenced to probation after he pleaded guilty in February in District Court to a charge of fourth degree cnminal sexual conduct. In exchange for his plea, two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct were dismissed. McDowell recommended a sentence of five years probation. She said he is "very re­ morseful and does understand the various ramifications of what he’s done." She added Vandommelen is actively seeking treatment and the family of the victim requested he not be incarcerated. McDowell said lhat based on Vandomme­ len coming forward, being forthright and seeking treatment, he "may be one of the few rchabilitatablc sex offenders that come through this court." Vandommclen's attorney. Michael McPhillips. said he had known Vandomme­ len for eight to nine years and said he called him shortly after the incident. "He was very remorsef”! and I believe this remorse is gen­ uine It was a shock to me that this hap­ pened." said McPhillips. He said he believed the sentencing recom­ mendation of the probation department was appropriate. In imposing sentence. Fisher said Vandommclen understands the gravity of what he has done. "The best you can do is participate in the counseling and try* to gain some in­ sight so this doesn't happen again," he told Vandommelen. He said he normally sentences sex offend­ ers to long terms because they don't want to correct their actions. “In your case you are remorseful and want to participate in the counseling." said Fisher. He followed the recommendation and sen­ tenced Vandommelen to five years probation, costs of $500. a $500 fine and a forensic fund fee of $150. all to be paid al a rate of $10 per week beginning one,week from sen­ tencing. Restitution may be'determined at a later dale. Fisher also ordered Vandommelen lo pay a probation oversight fee. attend men­ tal health counseling and not to be present with a child under the age of 16 unless in the company of another responsible adult ap­ proved by the probation department. • Vaughn W. Monroe. 39. of 9747 Coats Grove Road. 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Nor­ ris Road, Middleville, was sentenced lo the tether program after he violated probation. McDowell said Hummell was first placed on probation in August and violated it in December. She said he was then involved in i Feb. 5 home invasion and larceny where he went to the victim's home "to. in Mr. Hummcll's words, 'kick his —and unnated on the victim's bed. She recommended six months on a tether, with the remainder of time lo be spent in jail if he fails ’he pro­ gram. "Il would seem for someone with a good grade point average and who participated in sports and with a loving family, 1 can't un­ derstand why he acts so juvenile," said Mc­ Dowell. "Apparently, he doesn't get the message this isn't junior high and this isn't detention." Hummcll's attorney, Carol Jones Dwyer, said Hummell "understands the patience this court has shown, that the prosecutor's office has shown." She said Hummell understands he owes it to his family and himself lo complete school. "He understands it’s real this time." she said. Fisher said teachers at Thomapple-Kellogg told him Hummell acted well during football season, "so that tells me you have the abil­ ity to act very well." He said Hummcll's 3.2 grade point average and no drug use tells him Hummell has made progress. He sentenced Hummell to continued pro­ bation and four months on the tether pro­ gram. He also ordered Hummell to report to jail within one hour of his release ;r spring break April 4 until April 13. He also sentenced Hummell on the home invasion charge to two years probation, $250 in costs and a $250 fine, which could be repaid in full through community service. Restitution may be determined at a later dale. • Robert L. Tale Jr.. 26. of 9371 Cedar Creek Road, Delton, was sentenced to proba­ tion and suspended jail time on a charge of receiving stolen property in excess of $100. McDowell said Tale pleaded guilty Feb. 19. "however, the nature of his version of events in the pre-sentence report is (hat he didn't know" the property was stolen. She said it appears Tate's involvement was min­ imal, for which prosecutors decided to drop a habitual offender charge and recommend no more (han 12 months in jail. Tate's attorney. David Dimmers, said Tate "thought the gun was probably stolen, rather than he knew totally it was stolen." He said he felt the probation department's recom­ mendation was appropriate, adding Tate has generally done well on probation but has been led by others "and probably hasn't cho­ sen the best of friends." Fisher said he was considering Tate's past, the fact he had not had a felony conviction on his record in the last nine years, as well as his minimal involvement. He sentenced Talc to two years probation, with a sus­ pended jail sentence of three months. He also ordered Tate to pay $1,000 in costs and a $500 fine, to be paid at a rate of $50 per week and a probation oversight fee or $10 per month. • Jeffrey D. Haddan, 18, of 9151 Assyria Road, Nashville, had probation continued af­ ter he was accused of violating probation. McDowell asked the court to revoke Haddan's 7411 status, while the probation de­ partment recommended keeping his youthful trainee status and serve 60 days in jail, "which I think is appropriate and gives Mr. Haddan one opportunity to keep a felony off his record." Under youthful trainee status, a person is given the chance to keep a felony conviction off his record if he successfully completes probation. The 7411 status is similar to youthful trainee status, but applies only to drug possession cases. Haddan's attorney, Timothy Tromp, said Haddan had a technical violation for failure to provide a urine sample. He said Haddan had been reporting in Kent County, where probation officers stand next to the person providing the sample, while in Barry County, the officer views through a crack in the door, "which affords some degree of pri­ vacy." He said Haddan was simply unable to provide a sample with an officer standing next to him and when he found out he was going to be violated he stopped reporting. Fisher told Haddan he needed to gel a dif­ ferent program for life. "Have you seen all the people coming here before you? Is that the kind of life you want?" asked Fisher. He ordered Haddan to continue probation and pay $25 per month toward his fines and costs and to attend the Kent Skills Center or complete his high school education. He also continued Haddan's youthful trainee and 7411 status. "I probably should be putting you in jail today, but I think there are more productive things for you »o be doing." Fisher told Had­ dan. Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history. call for same-day approval. • Travis Metcalf. 25. of Mulliken, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing lo report to his probation officer since June 9. In exchange for his plea a second proba­ tion violation count was dismissed. Metcalf said he missed an appointment last June and was afraid he would gel into trouble if he showed up. Fisher asked why he appeared lo be in pain. Metcalf responded by saying he had been arrested on a bench warrant in Eaton County and suffered a back injury because police officers beat him and pepper sprayed him. He also faces a probation violation charge in Mecosta County. Sentencing will be March 27 POLICE BEAT: Arts Council building vandalized HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report the Thomapple Arts Council buildings al Fish Hatchcry Park were vandalized March II for the second lime in about a month. Two juveniles confessed and were charged in that offense. Police said entry was gained lo the furthest south building through a broken window. A representative from the Arts Cuun il told police the building had been damaged extensively in the first break-in, but she could sec no new damage A Department of Public Services employee told police a few days later that two benches in the park had been spray painted with silver paint and one of the benches had been gouged with a knife. One of (he drinking fountains in the park also had been pushed over and silver and black paint applied to walls in the women's bathroom and on a water fountain. Police estimate total damage in the park inchiding the Arts Council building at around $500. Vermontville man held in tex offense HASTINGS — Hastings City Police detectives report the arrest of a Vermontville man for the alleged sexual assault of a 15-ycar old in the 400 block of S. Hanover Avenue last July. Detectives said Michael A. Zimmerman. 39. of Vermontville, was arrested and charged with fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. He was released on a $500 personal recognizance bond and scheduled for a preliminary examination March 19. Warrants sought in domestic assault ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are seeking charges of domestic assault and malicious destruction of property against a 21-year-old Shelbyville man. Deputies said they were called March 3 to a home in the 5000 block of Marsh Road, where the victim told them the man had been drinking and was out of control. She said she told the man he couldn't drink in the home, whereupon he went outside. The victim told deputies when the man returned, they argued again and he grabbed her head and twisted her back. She said the man also put a hole in the wall of a bedroom and a living room, as well as making a large dent in the outside of the home. Deputies questioned the man. who told them he had been drinking when the victim "went nuts." He said he hit a couple of walls, but that the victim had struck him and he grabbed her to avoid being hit any more. Charges sought against Delton man ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are requesting a charge of domestic violence against a 31-year-old Delton man. Deputies said they were called to a home in the 9000 block of Mullen Road March 3, where the victim told them she and the suspect were arguing and he refused to leave when asked. She said when she attempted to call 911. the suspect twisted her arm back and ripped the phone from her hand. She said he then unhooked the receiver and took it The victim said she talked the man into hooking the phone back up so she could call her stepmother. When she wouldn't let him take her car lo the store because he had been drinking, she said he ripped the keys from her hand, again twisted her arm. and unhooked th. receiver and threw it. Gun stolen from Hastings home HASTINGS — Hastings City Police said they have no leads in the theft of a gun from a home in the 1000 block of Railroad Street. Police said they went to the home March 9. where the homeowner led them into the kitchen and displayed a wall-length ledge near the door where the rifle liad been placed. The ledge could be easily seen from the kitchen door, but the kitchen could not be looked into from the outside, police said. The homeowner told police he last saw the rifle one week prior to reporting il stolen and said he did not know anyone who would have taken it. as well as not seeing any forced entry to the home. The gun was described as a Stevens five shot-clip bolt action rifle. The owner described it as unique and very identifiable due lo a handmade teardrop stock made of an alternating pattern of one-quarter inch strips of dark walnut and light maple. One still in hospital after crash HASTINGS — Four people were injured Sunday after a three-car accident at the comer of State Street and Broadway. Hastings City Police said two vehicles were stopped at a red light in the left turn of east bound Slate Street, when a vehicle driven by Seth B. Doe. 17. of Hastings struck the rear of a vehicle driven by Duane W Shriber. 61. of Hastings, which in turn struck the rear of a vehicle driven by Elizabeth M. Nevins. 71. of Hastings. Police said Doe's vehicle did not brake al all and pushed Shriber's vehicle 248 feet ahead before both vehicles stopped Doe was cited for hazardous driving and treated at Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. Shriber and his passenger. Janet A. Shriber, 57, of Hastings were also treated at Pennock Hospital, where she was still listed in stable condition Wednesday. Nevins also was treated for injuries. Minor injuries result from accident ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Three people suffered minor injuries from a March 16 accident on Enzian Road north of Be ver Road. Michigan State Police troopers said a vehicle driven by Elben D. Cornett. 36. was northbound on Enzian when it slid into a tree near a curve on what troopers described as a snow-covered and icy road. Troopers said Cornett told them he had never driven the road before and had no forewarning of the degree of the curve. Troopers estimated Cornett's speed as 35 m.p.h. and said a sign near the curve posted a suggested speed of 35. Cornett and his passengers Debra K. Cornett. 35. and Shannon L. Cornett, 6, all of Middleville, were treated at Pennock Hospital. A fourth passenger. Summer D. Cornett. 3, was not injured. Rollover results in minor injuries WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers said minor injuries resulted to the driver of a vehicle that overturned March 14 on Martin Road north of Brown Road. Troopers said Beverly J. MacLeod. 32. of Woodland, was northbound on Martin Road when she lost control on the icy road and spun clockwise off the road to the right. After leaving the road, the vehicle overturned. MacLeod was treated for minor injuries at Pennock Hospital. Crash victim released from hospital BATTLE CREEK — A Battle Creek teen was released Wednesday from Battle Creek Community Hospital after he was injured in a one-car accident March 10 in Assyria Township. Colin W. Hack worth. 16. of Battle Creek was riding with Cameron B Brebner. 17. of Battle Creek when it went off the road on West Lake Road near North Avenue and overturned. Hackworth had been taken to the hospital with what Barry County Sheriffs deputies CommonPoint Mortgage described as a closed head injury. Brebner was scheduled for a Wednesday preliminary examination on a charge of drunk CASH FAST! 1 -800-968-2221 driving causing incapacitating injury � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-03-27.pdf b617dfc520385bc8a9736e308b943827 PDF Text Text Hr..IF'- P'JF'.ICUSKRM I HR Farmers Union talks soybeans St. Rose walls tumble down See Page 2 o --‘I •. Area hoop stars help AAUW team See Page 3 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 IA^UiivjS THURSDAY. MARCH 27. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 13 News Briefs Geiger named Rookie off Year Sine Rep. Terry Geiger (R-L»ke (Mttei; hM been named Rookie of ike Year in the Mictugan Home of Rapreaeatatives by the Michigan Mmimren’ Axaodtexxv The MMA each year prerenu I agirh tire Awards dur include Rookie of Ike Year in die House and Senate. Advocate of the Year and Legislate* of the Year. The Rookie of the Year is awarded on the basis of the lawmaker's involvement in manufacturing issues in his or her first term in office. Geiger, who represents all of Barry County and about half of Ionia Coanty in the 87th legislative district, was firn elected in 1994 to succeed the retiring Bob Bender. The MMA said ia a prepared Mate­ neat. 'One of only two Republican fieebmea io be named to the ApprcpeinIkae Committee duriag their fine teem in office. Rep. Geiger has quickly demonstrated his commitment to fur­ thering industry io Michigan whh hie ateanch support of buaineu andagncai- tural issues." Easter egg hunt set for Saturday The Hastings Order of the Eastern Star will sponsor its lOch annual Faster egg bunt for local children at 10 a.m. Saturday. March 29. al Fish Hatchery Park Every child is guaranteed at least one egg in the hunt and there are rumors of a visit from the Easter Bunny. Lions wR rafffla backyard phy sot The Hsstings Lion's Club is riffling s $500 backyard piny set tha femmes I covered play tower with a sandboa un­ derneath. two swings. a trapeze bar and file pole. All proceeds front die raffle will be donated lo Hastings Circle of Friends for the construction of Tangle Town, the new community-funded play structure scheduled to be built m Bob King Part May 25 through June I. Tickets are $1 each or sis for $5 and me available m the Hastings Feipmuch as well as from Lions Club members and Circle of Friends volunteers The drawing will be held at Felpausch m noon. Saturday, May 3. There is no need to be present to win. If the winner lives in Barry County, the Lions Club will deliver and assemble the play set m the winner's home. For more information, or lo purchase tickets, call 948-2974. Special vote set at Maple VaBey Maple Valley school district voters will have a special bond election Tues­ day. April 29. Three proposals will be on the ballot. One will be for 4.95 mills to fund addi­ tions and improvements, mostly in an effort to rid the schools of their 17 costly and inefficient portable class­ rooms. A second one will be for an additional .1714 mill to pay for a new bus garage and additional parking. The third proposal is for .2057 mill for new bleachers, a pre-s box. concession stand, to move lights and rest rooms at the tnck/football facility. Committees already are putting to­ gether campaigns to promote the bond issues. The deadline for registering lo vote in the special election is Monday. Man* 31. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two ANNER PRICE iff School still may get utilities by David T. Young Editor Hastings* newest elementary school still may gel extension of sewer and water, even without an agreement between the city and Hastings Charter Township. The City Council Monday night voted 7-1 to apply for a permit from the Bany County Road Commission lo use the right of way to get the utilities to the new school, which is being constructed in Hastings Township just outside the south city limits. The city will contract directly with the schools lo provide the service under the Intergovernmental Con­ tracts Act of 1951. Act 35. City Manager Howard Penrod said of the proposed contract. "All it accomplishes is is that it gets the sewer and water to the school in a timely manner." noting that work on the school cannot be held off any longer be­ cause of stalled negotiations. "Il would be unfair and costly to city and township resi­ dents to delay the schools* project." Under the agreement, the schools will pay the same connection fees as any other cus­ tomers. but double the rates city residents pay for sewer and waler. The double rale is the same any other township residence or business would have lo pay. But Hastings Township, in its latest pro­ posal in the ongoing negotiations, suggested that the schools pay the same as any city customer in order to avoid a financial burden for the tax-supported schools Penrod and the City Council rejected that idea, maintaining that the city must offer utilities the same way to all non-resident customers. He said it isn't fair to give the schools such a deal while charging double rales to businesses and residences in Rutland Township. "We can't discriminate one customer from another." Penrod said. We have lo treat them all the same or well wind up in court." He added that the city always has to justify the costs of supplying services to non-resi­ dents or entities in neighboring townships. Councilman David Jasperse said he agreed with Penrod. "Il's obvious to me. based on the town­ ship's response (its latest proposal), that we're not going to come up with an agree­ ment quickly. I'm not going to do some­ thing that's not good for the city lo gel waler and sewer to the new school." Penrod noted that the city could extend utilities to Star Elementary al the same rales as city customers only if it could annex that area or come up with something like a 425 agreement that would involve tax sharing, neither of which Hastings Township wants any part of. The two municipalities have been trying to work out an agreement on the matter since last fall when Hastings Area Schools Supt. Carl Schocssel formally asked the council to extend utilities. Hastings Township officials 'ton'l want any agreement that would allow the city lo take property from the township and they want the schools to gel a special rale. They were not pleased lo hear about the city con­ tracting directly with the schools. "1 don’t know how they’re going lo do that (use the road to gel the utilities to the school)." said Township Supervisor Richard Thomas in a phone interview Tuesday. "They'll have lo have township permission to come down that highway. They have to gel both Road Commission and township approval before they touch that road." Thomas said the Township Board probably will have a special meeting soon to discuss the matter. "It's kind of a ticklish subject," he said. "I hope it turns out all right. I've got some ideas and we'll see what the board thinks." "We're not trying to circumvent the town­ ship." Penrod insisted. "This approach expe­ dites the process. I can't imagine why the township would want to stand in the schools’ way. There is no disadvantage for them lo do it this way. it doesn't make them change their policy. We re just trying to find solutions." During the meeting Monday, the city manager stressed that with the direct contract with the schools, "There's no hardship, no penalty io the township, no cost to them, no tax issues and no territorial issues." He said it is perfectly legal for the city to provide sewer and water under Act 35 be­ cause the Hastings Area School System is regarded as local unit of government. Meanwhile. Penrod said the city and town­ ship. with utilities in place, still can negoti­ ate the particulars of a more permanent agreement. Mayor Frank Campbell, however, said he fears that without an agreement between the city and township the city could be vulnera- See UTILITIES, continued page 13 LI. Gary Newell State Police commander is welcomed by Jason Carr Staff Writer First Lt. Gary Newell arrived Monday as commander of the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings. Newell, 51. comes to Hastings after hav­ ing served three years as commander al the Adrian post. He is a native of Wyoming, Mich . and graduated from Saranac High School. He said the primary reason he came lo Hastings was that he still has family in the Old makes room for new... To pave the way lor a new St. Rose School addition, an excavator operator from Courtade, the oldest wrecking company in Grand Rapids, begins razing the Hastings structure Wednesday morning. More photos and a story featuring students' memories are on page 3. area. "My wife and I jumped at the chance," he said. "We'd been in Ionia for awhile, but haven't been in the area since 1984." He previously served at State Police posts in New Baltimore and Ionia, before being promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Erie post in Monroe County. Newell then served in the Operations Sec­ tion of the State Police in Lansing —> a cen­ tral reporting spot for incidents, such as chemical spills or major fires, requiring noti­ fication to the Stale Police director or deputy director — and was later in charge of the or­ ganized crime unit of the Criminal Investiga­ tion Division in Lansing for two years be­ fore moving to Adrian. "The people here are busy." he added. "They're carrying a complaint load that's heavy compared to posts in areas with a sim­ ilar population base." Newell said he may be placing more em­ phasis on traffic safety and enforcement, but hasn't had time to plan major changes. He said. "I'm just happy to be here." City Hall to be sold to highest bidder by David T. Young Editor City Hall, its parking lot and adjacent property will be sold to the highest sealed bidder in a public sale later this spring. The Hastings City Council, after mulling over an offer from Barry County Monday night, decided on the public bidding process because it believed the county's suggested price to be too low. The county's offer was $385,000. but the city's asking price is $500,000. The City Hall, lol and adjacent property near the cor­ ner of Broadway and State Street have been independently appraised at $409,900. The city is selling the properties because it plans to move its offices and police ser­ vices next year into a larger facility that to­ day is home lo MainStreet Savings Bank at the comer of Slate Street and Michigan Av­ The council chose the last option. It was pointed out that the only added ex­ pense with the bidding would be to advertise in the local newspaper. Penrod suggested also advertising in daily papers in Grand Rapids. Baltic Creek. Kalamazoo and Lans­ ing. which would push the bill to more than $1,000. but the expense could be worth the trouble. After Councilman Joe Bleam asked about making the count} a counter offer. Penrod recommended against it because the city probably would gel less than the $500,000 enue. City Manager Howard Penrod told the council that a real estate firm already has indicated it has a client that would be willing to pay $500,000 asking price if the properties are put up for public bid. In his written communication to the coun­ cil. Penrod said. "The county offer, although well below the asking price, is money in the bank. The private offer, we believe, is sin­ cere. but there is no guarantee it will ever by Jason Carr Staff Writer A proposed zoning change on a 17-acre parcel of land eyed as a potential mic for a Wal-Mart store is not being recommended by the Rutland Township Planning and Zoning occur" He said the City Council had three op­ tions. sell to the county, make a counter of­ fer to the county in hopes of reaching a compromise, or put it all up for scaled pub­ lic hid and it would take up more time. "The sooner we know what the property's going lo bring, the sooner we'll have a han­ dle on our finances," he said. Councilman Robert May said. "We gave the county a shot, but I'd rather see us go that way (public bidding). The county had expressed an interest in buying the properties largely because of its parking problems downtown. When it indi­ cated interest, the city voted lo delay putting City Hall up for bids until the county could make its offer. Wal-Mart interested in Rutland property Commission. The commission’s vote was 3-2 last Wednesday evening. The issue now will go before the Rutland Charter Township Board The parcel, located on the northeast comer of Heath Road and Gun Lake Road (M37/M-43). is now zoned as R-5 recreational, which would allow for hotel/motel construc­ tion or recreational facilities such as golf courses. The request was to rezone the prop­ ertv C-3. to allow for commercial retail ac- tivity. Commission Chairman Roger Vallman and Russell Palmer voted lo rezonc the prop­ erty. while Beverly Warren. Dorothy Flynt and Gary Moore voted against recommending the request. Palmer said the reason for the vote's out­ come was audience reaction to the proposed rezoning, which was overwhelmingly nega­ tive because of concerns about increased traf­ fic and Inter. Palmer said he voted for the rezoning be­ cause he thinks it's good for the township and other area township. "1 didn't vote for this just lo benefit Rut­ land Township." he said "I voted for this so See WAL-MART, continued page 13 The voce co pen Che building up for public bidding was unanimous. The bids must start at $500,000. In other business Monday night, the coun­ cil: • Scheduled a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Monday. April 14, on a request for a tax abatement from the Viking Corp. Penrod said Viking, according to the city's formula, is eligible for up to 11 years in tax breaks. Economic Development Director L. Joseph Rahn said Viking plans an addition, building improvements and purchase of new equipment that would create up to 26 jobs. Viking is eligible for tax abatements under Michigan Public Act 198. • After a public hearing, decided to apply for a Department of Natural Resources recre­ ation grant for $478,360 to construct a riverwalk on the north side of the Thomapple River. The project would include build­ ing sorely-needed rest rooms at Tyden Park. The city's match, if the grant application is approved, would be a little more than $120,000 The council's task was to select one of five options for grant applications, all in­ volving city property. The city last year applied for a DNR grant tor further improvements to Tyden Park, but it was not approved. The DNR did give the original Tyden Park project the green light several years ago. • Agreed to allow the Cable Access Com­ mittee to defer some purchases until next year, essentially enibling the group to use Sec COUNCIL, continued page 11 I 1 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 27, 1997 News Briefs AAUW seeking book donations The local branch of lhe American As­ sociation of University Women is look­ ing for donations for its used hook sale, which will he held from IO a m. to 6 p m. May 9 and IO a m. to 2 p.m. May IO al the First Presbyterian Church. Those who wish lo donate books may call 945-5050 or 948-2745 The books may be picked up by AAUW members or they can be dropped off at the law of­ fices of Carol Jones Dwyer. 305 S. Church St.. Hastings. Proceeds will go toward funding edu­ cational scholarships, voter education and other civic projects lhe AAUW sponsors. Three workshops planned at KCC Three workshops, sponsored by Stu­ dent Support Services, arc planned for this month and next at the Kellogg Community College center just outside Hastings. The workshops, all of which are scheduled for 5 to 6 p.m., will focus on test anxiety Tuesday. March 25; test preparation Wednesday, April 16; and writing and common problems on pa­ pers (bring writing samples) on Tues­ day. April 22. Community Good Friday service set The Hastings Community Good Fri­ day service will be held at First United Methodist Church. 209 West Green St., •at I p.m. on March 28. The service, which is sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, will include clergy from several area churches. WBCH will broadcast the service live over its AM frequency (1220 AM). An offering will be received to benefit Love. Inc. of Barry County. Child care will be provided in the church nursery . Showcase plans country, gospel A Musicians Showcase evening of gospel and country music, featuring Ray and Millie Overboil, will begin at 6:30 tonight at Arby s in Hastings. Also on the program will be joined by guests Eddie Briggs and Johnny Philter. The Overholts, of Baltic Creek, have been signing gospel music for 35 years and have released many albums. Two of Ray's compositions. "Ten Thousand Angels" and "Hallelujah Square." have been recorded and sung by many artists all over the world. Ray is a former country singer who had his own radio and televirion shows, featuring guests like Hank Williams Sr.. Gene Autrey and Kate Smith. Since then he has gone into gospel music ex­ clusively. He and his wife often sing at area churches. Briggs and Phiffer, both from Grand Rapids, will play country music. Bnggs. an accordion player, performed with Overholt in his country music days. Phiffer plays guitar and sings. Seating al the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. ‘Up With Parents’ workshop planned Dr. Larry Koenig, author and hu­ morist. will share the •secrets” of par­ enting and others during “Up With Par­ ents." a free how-to workshop 7 io 9 pm Thursday. April 24. al the Hast­ ings High School lecture hall. The event will be sponsored by Pen­ nock Hospital and Hastings Area Schools. The first half of "Up With Parents" deals with “Smart Discipline.” an eight­ step program that Koenig says is most effective with children 4-17. though par­ ents can apply the concepts as early as the “terrible twos," and as late as lhe early 20s. The second half of tl«e workshop is devoted to self-esteem, focusing on the process of how we form opinions of ourselves, along with proven ways lo reinforce self-esteem. A practic.ng psychotherapist for more than 20 years. Koenig began his career specializing in therapy for adults with low self-esteem. Soon after he started, he saw the need lo help children who were experiencing similar problems. In *1985. he originated the “Up With Youth” all-day work shop, which was presented in more than 40 states In 1986. he developed "Up With Parents.” which has been met with enthusiasm throughout the country. For more information and to register, call Pennock Hospital at 948-3125. Cross Walk slated for Friday morning The annual Cross Walk, a quiet wit­ ness to the meaning of Good Friday, will be held at 9:30 a m at the Grace Lutheran Church parking lol, 239 E. North St., Hastings People of all faiths are invited to take part, but all walkers arc asked to be silent for the occasion. Volunteers take turns carrying a wooden cross al the head of the procession, but those unable to do so still are welcome to walk along. The route is from Grace Lutheran south on Michigan Avenue, west on State Street, north on Broadway, and west on State Road to lhe Knights of Columbus Hall, comer of State and Hammond roads. Walkers are asked to make their own arrangements for transportation from lhe K of C lot back to town. For more information, cal) Grace Lutheran Pastor Michael Anion at 945­ 9414. Red Cross sets 2nd orchid sale Farmers Union sees future in soybeans The Michigan Farmers Union met in Hastings last Friday and talked about excit­ ing prospects for soybean use Carl Mcllvain of Hastings, president of the group, said about 30 farmers and produc­ ers gathered at the Thomas Jefferson Hall to talk about the processing and marketing of soybeans, "with an eye to furnishing high quality feed and to create oil for industrial products" Mcllvam saidjhc session included samples of hydraulic oils, culling oils and solvents for industries that were made from soybean oil. He also said he and his wife got a personal laste of what soybean oil can do tor cooking. “We used some for fish and deep-fried chicken." he said. "It was excellent It's a heavier, darker oil. You can smell lhe oil when it's cooking, but there's no taste." Mcllvain said some soybean oil now is being used as a substitute for butter in pop­ ping popcorn. He said there were experiments conducted last year in Des Moines. Iowa, and in all of the tests, the oil did not have a taste to inter­ fere with the flavor of lhe food. Another use of soybean oils is in pharma­ ceuticals. There is a lol of estrogen in the oils. Among the guest speakers at the Farmers Union meeting were (from left) Jason Church of the U.S. Department of Agriculture; Therese Tuttle, director of cooperative and rural development of the National Farmers Union; Jim Watson, president of Martin Mills in Martin; and Robert Leader, president of Producers Natural Processing of Indiana. The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have its sec­ ond annual orchid sale Orders must be made by April 2 The flowers will be delivered on Monday. April 21. Secretary's Day. Cost is $6 with proceeds going to support Red Cross programs. For more information or lo order, call 945-3122 or fax to 945-5991. ‘Last Supper* will be Friday The men and women from Delton's Faith United Methodist Church will present, for the 26th consecutive year, lhe drama "The Last Supper" at 7 p.m. Good Friday. The cast of the production already has traveled to Gobles. Middleville and Union City for presentations and tonight. Maundy Thursday, they will be at lhe United Methodist Church in Burnips, where former Delton Methodist minister Ron Smith is pastor. The drama recreates artist Leonardo DaVinci's painting of "The Last Sup­ per." Each of the players is a statue ex­ cept when he speaks or when Jesus breaks bread and passes the cup. Director is Judy Walkinshaw. pastoral assistant. The Rev. William Hertel, the church's pastor, gives commentary dur­ ing the opening part of lhe program. The production also includes music. Ladies Day set in Delton A nationally known speaker and au­ thor will be featured during Ladies Day Saturday. April 5. in Delton. Keynote speaker Nancy L. Domer of Kalamazoo will talk about "My Exper­ iments With Prayer." She has written three books and is often published in Christian magazines. Domer is aTiliated with seven national speakers bureaus, including Winning Women and Women Aglow. Ladies Day. from 9 a.m. lo 3 p.m.. will include a fashion show by Cather­ ine's, a women’s apparel shop in Kala­ mazoo; a catered luncheon by Betty Thai man and special music. Coffee and rolls will be served between 8:30 and 9 a.m. Tickets, which include lunch, are $8 per person. Reservations should be made by March 31 by calling Lois Baylor at (616) 623-2088 or Kristy Lester, 623-6858. All area women are invited to attend Ladies Day at Faith United Methodist Church, located on the comer of M-43 and Bush Street. Program planned on hypertension Dr. Scott Brasseur, internal medicine, will give a free presentation on “Hypertension — High Blood Pressure" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening, April 3, in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital. Dr. Brasseur will discuss "The Silent Killer." explaining lhe dynamics of lhe heart, arteries, kidneys and circulatory system, all of which are affected by high blood pressure He will discuss the various factors that contribute to hyper­ tension. such as age. obesity, smoking, use of alcohol and heredity factors. Uncontrolled hypertension can result in atherosclerosis, a thickening of arte­ rial walls which can result in restricted blood flow, stroke, heart disease or im­ paired kidney function, all without warning. Hypertension is a lifelong disease lhai can be controlled, bui not cured. With a physician's care, monitoring, medica­ tions and lifestyle changes, hypertension can be controlled. Dr Brasseur will answer questions and provide insights to care. Refresh­ ments will be provided and registration is requested. For more information or to register, call 948-3125. Carl Mcllvain of Hastings, president, speaks to members of the Michigan Farmers Union at their meeting. There were several special presenters at lhe meeting, including: • Jason Church, a U.S. Department of Agriculture specialist, who explained fund­ ing through guaranteed loans. • Therese Tuttle, a co-op attorney for Farmers Union national office in Denver, who talked about the legal aspects of setting up a co-op. I • John Leininger* an administrator in Dcn- Robert Leader used a screen and slide projector to illustrate pouints during his presentation at the Michigan Farmers Union meeting. ver who led the group through the non-lcgal steps in forming co-ops. • Jim Watson, president of Martin Mills in Martin, who talked about using a soybean extruder because hexane is evaporated into the atmosphere as a toxic solvent and the oil must be treated so it’s fit for human con­ sumption. • Robert Leader, a nationally and interna­ tionally known expert on oil seed extraction Mcllvain said that about 60 million bushels of soybeans arc produced in Michi­ gan each year. He said that the goal is lo make soybean oil that is strictly biodegradable and friendly lo the environment. "Industries are interested." he said. "We've talked to a lot of them. "It's an amazing little seed, and there's a lot you can do with it." Hastings Manufacturing posts losses Hastings Manufacturing Company has reported ns first full year of results since sell­ ing its former filler operation to focus on lhe company's core piston ring business The locally-based manufacturer and marketer of piston rings, specialty tools and automotive additives said transition and restructuring costs following the filter sale contributed lo a net loss of $884,843. or $2.27 per share, on net sales of $39.4 million in the year ended Dec. 31. This compared with a net loss of $3.0 million, or $7.78 per share, on net sales of $63.2 million in 1995. The 1996 results include $819,900 in special, pre-ras charges for restructuring and relocation costs following lhe company's September 1995 sale of lhe filler unit lo CLARCOR Inc. The non-recurring charges include $468,000 related to the relocation of the company's piston ring packaging and distribution operations from its former Knox­ ville, Tenn., plant to its Hastings facility. Hasunp also repotted a non-recurring fourth­ quarter charge of $351,500 for restucturing. including lhe elimination of 29 employee posi­ tions and lhe reduction of lhe company's Canadian piston ring manufacturing opera­ tion. Hastings will handle the needs of its Canadian customers with product manufac­ tured primarily at the company's Michigan plant. "Our financial results mask the significant progress we made preparing Hastings for a profitable future as the global leader in after­ market piston rings.” Hastings Co-CEO An­ drew Johnson said. "While we did not meet our goal of returning to profitability in 1996. we made important strides on the number of fronts. The reorganization should yield signficant annual cost savings and a new focus on quality and productivity. Additionally, the focus on our core products has enabled us to increase significantly the number of customers around the world that sell Hastings piston rings, additives and tools.” Hastings attributed its sales decline in 1996 primarily to divestiture of the filter operations and. io a lesser extent, decreased export sales from the discontinuation of its relationship with its primary export representative. Hastings said it signed several new distribu­ tion sources for key overseas markets, and has CORRECTIONS: A story in the March 20 issue of the Hastings Banner should have said lhal Barry County has one of the highest suicide rates in the state, not necessarily the highest. The rate is adjusted by age The results of the survey are preliminary A March 13 Banner story about a March 10 school bus accident on Broadway north of Carlton Center Road resulted in no injuries However, a man said a child suffered whiplash set aggressive goals for export growth over the next three years. "Having a diversified distribution network overseas should bring several benefits.” Hastings Co-CEO Mark Johnson said. "This strategy should help insulate us from the volume fluctuations we experienced from having one primary export-sales distributor. Because each distributor is focused on an in­ dividual market, we have ample opportunity to increase our penetration and improve gross profit margins, which showed encouraging progress in 1996.” Gross profit improved to 25.6 percent of sales in 1996, compared with 20.9 percent of 1995. Hastings attributed the gains in gross margin to the reduction in filter sales as well as increased domestic sales of piston rings. Excluding non-recurring restructuring and relocation costs. 1996 operating expenses represented approximately 26 percent of sales, comparable to prior-year levels. Other expenses (net) decreased $712,746, or 72.9 percent, due to decreased interest expense and other favorable financing activities following the filter sale. Hastings noted that it generated positive operating cash flow of $1.2 million in 1996. "We are pleased with the margin improve­ ment we showed in 1996. and look for addi­ tional gains in the coming year.” Andrew Johnson said. "In line with our pursuit of QS-9000 certification in 1997. we have focus­ ed on process improvements and productivity measures aimed at improving quality and pro­ fitability. Our gainsharing program, im­ plemented in 1996. rewards our employees based on productivity improvements.” Commenting on the outlook for the coming year, Mark Johnson said. ”We have achieved significantly improved results through the first 11 weeks of 1997. Sales have been strong and consistent. Moving forward, we expect the impact of our restructuring and the focus of our core products to yield a return to pro­ fitability in the near term.” Hastings reported a net loss of $719,582. or $1.85 per share, on net sales of $8.1 million in lhe fourth quarter of 1996, compared with a net loss of $542,522. or $1.40 per share, on net sales of $10.8 million in the same period last year. The 1996 fourth-quartet results in­ clude the previously noted non-recurring charge of $351,500 for restructuring. The company attributed the decline in net sales primarily to the reduced sales of filter products following the sate of its former filter operations. Sates of piston rings, specialty tools and additives were comparable lo the prior-year fourth period. Hastings noted that its results of all periods reflect the reclassification of certain product distribution and group health expenses as cost of sates, rather than operating expenses. The company said the reclassification more close­ ly reflects the nature of these costs. Hastings Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer and marketer of piston rings and specialty tools under the Hastings Brand. and additives for engines, transmissions, cooling systems and fuel systems under the Casite Brand. ‘State of the County’ next 1st Friday topic James Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, will give the annual "State of the County " address al the next First Friday forum at noon April 4. The program will take place at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Stale and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Bailey. who has begun his second term on. the board and third year as chairman, will re­ view some of the accomplishments and talk about some of the challenges ahead for county government. Janies Pino, who has'been coordinating the First Friday scries since its inception in 1989. said this would be a good lime for cit­ izens to ask questions about some of the key issues involving the County Board, includ­ ing finances, privatizing government ser­ vices. the Road Commission, gram writing services and plans for a retreat. Tin: forum scries, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party, is held on the First Friday of each month. Those planning lo attend may bring their own lunches or James Bailey purchase light fare at lhe hall, lea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. i �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 27, 1997 — Page 3 MEMORIES: lime runs out lor St. Rose School building to make room for new facility by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For everything there is a season, the Bible's Book of Ecclessiasics says. There is a time to break down and a lime to build up A time to weep and .1 lime to laugh. .A time to keep and a lime to throw away... The season is over for the 1904 St. Rose School building that has been a landmark for nearly a century on the comer of South Jefferson and East Bond streets in Hastings. Paving the way for a larger new school structure, the old St. Rose School building was demolished Wednesday Only two walls remained standing al the end of the day. “That was my daughter’s classroom." said Jill Zwicmikowski as she watched an exca­ vator lake a big bite out of the building "It's sad lo see. but it's exciting, she said referring to the new addition that will be at­ tached lo the 1960s St. Rose School build­ ing next door. The floors of the old building were creaky, but the old school had a lot of character, she said. Sixth graders who were allowed to observe the demolition for a few minutes in the morning were in high spirits that progress towards getting the new building was finally underway. One youngster commented that the only sad part was that the new building wasn't built sooner so he could enjoy it since he will be graduating from St. Rose this spring While they were watching. Ben Jacobs and some of his classmates said the sandbox in the old kindergarten room was one of their best memories as young students at the school. Fond memories of schools days in the old building are treasured by St. Rose students and alumni of all ages. Although some have expressed sadness about the building's demise, parishioners know that the future will be a time for celebrating the benefits of a larger, more energy efficient building with better facilities to serve today's students and the entire parish. While former students discussed their happy memories, it became apparent that it is the relationships, the sense of family spin! and fun activities and events that they cherish rather than the structural aspects of the old building itself. And those recollec­ tions will remain long after the building is gone "I have lots of happy memories. I just loved that school." said a former student. 85-year-old Sister Laurentina. of lhe Religious Sisters of Mercy. Region of Detroit. She remembers the days when folks hitched horses in front of the old school. "It was small. It was like a family." she said of St Rose School. There was a lot of family spirit there. The nuns mingled with our families. There was a real beautiful spirit in that school." Sister Laurentina spent 12 years as a St. Rose School student, starting in 1918 and graduating June 15. 1930. Those were the days when the girls wore uniforms of navy blue pleated skirts with white blouses in the winter and with pongee beige blouses in the warmer months. Madeline Taffee is Sister Laurentina's baptismal name and she still remembers her very first St Rose teacher. Sister deChantai. of the Sisters of Saint Joseph. The school's principal al that time was Mother Emily. SSJ. In Sister Laurentina's graduating class of seven, Ed McPharlin. who still lives in Hastings, was valedictorian and lhe late Rev. Father Charles Everett Jacobs was the salulatorian. Others in the class were the late Madeline LyBarker Schmicdicke who died earlier this month. Mary Berry Kronk. Alice Bruton Dodge and Gertrude Miller Becker. They were lhe last 12lh grade class to graduate from St. Rose. Grades were cut to 10 the following year. "We had a good relationship with the pub­ lic school." Sister Laurentina remembers, with shared time for band and typing and commercial classes. Sister Laurentina taught speech and drama for 30 years. "That's where I got my start (al St. Rosel." she said. Motiier Colette, who eventually became Mother General of SSJ. holds a special place in her heart because she gave Sister Laurentina her first experience in a play. "Empress Helena." I learned lhe lines in two days." said Sis­ ter Laurentina. who still remembers the praise she received from Mother Colette "She was a peach." "We had assemblies every week." she recalled, with the different grades taking turns being in charge. "It was a wonderful experi­ ence...the oral interpretation...singing." She can still remember every word of a poem extolling the merits of Hastings and relating that one could "gel lo 20 lakes in 20 minutes." Every St. Patrick’s Day there was a ban­ quet with an Irish program and Irish songs. Sister Laurentina said She also fondly recalls the weenie roasts that students held in lhe fall to raise funds for physics equipment for lhe small lab. lo­ cated next to the music room. "We had lots of fun doing those." she said. In her St. Rose School days. Sister Laurentina said a small group of musically tal­ ented students performed in lhe main hall in the old school as students arrived and as they left al the end of lhe day. "We came in like soldiers." she said. Her sister Agnes Taffee Perkins, who play ed piano, was one of the musicians. “Don Taffee could play by car. William McCollum played violin and Tom Taffee played saxophone." "We had a "Friday Night Gang." about 10 of us." Sister Laurentina said. The group went roller skating, bob sledding, ice skat­ ing and swimming at Thomapplc Lake where they enjoy ed sliding down a large wa­ ter slide that was as "high as treetops. "We all would end up al one of our par­ ents' houses. We rolled up lhe carpel and somebody would play the piano and we'd dance. We just had more fun." she said. The Friday group included Roberta and Gerald Cusick. Madeline and Louise Ly­ Barker. Clark and Helen O'Donnell. Tom Taffee. Alice Bruton. Dick Jacobs, and a fnend named Florence. "Roberta Cusick composed our school song to lhe melody of lhe Notre Dame marching song." Sister Laurentina said. Dunng Sister Laurentina's teaching career around the slate, which spanned from 1933­ 73. the last two years were spent leaching part-time at St. Rose while she cared for her ailing mother "Hastings is a wonderful place." she said 'Hie camaraderie al St. Rose School i:, one of the strong memories for 88-year-old Sis­ ter M. Dorothy Smith. SSJ. She is one of the five who comprised the first class to graduate from St. Rose School in 1926. "We had a nice time with each other. We have never forgotten each other." A banquet was held the night before grad­ uation and lhe following day the graduates wore white caps and gowns, she said. "There arc only two living (counting hcrsclf) and both are al (SSJ's) Fontbonnc Manor" in Kalamazoo, said Sister M. Dorothy Smith, whose religious name is Sister Mary Aqum. The other is Sister Hon­ ora Dooley. SSJ. whose baptismal name is Geraldine Dooley . Deceased classmates arc Josephine Hickey. Florence Hastings and Bernadette Cusick "They were happy years." Sister M. Dorothy Smith said. The priest dunng that era was Father Peter J. Jordan and he taught religion and history al the school because he had earned his teaching credentials before his ordination, she said. After graduating from St. Rose. Sister M. Dorothy Smith earned a master’s degree at Notre Dame and a doctorate in English at Fordham University in New York City. She taught at Nazareth College for 37 years. Her fellow classmate. Sister Honora earned a master's degree al Wayne State Uni­ versity and served 40 years al St. Francis Home for Boys in Detroit. Over the years, lhe extenor of lhe 1904 St Rose School remained pretty much the same as it was in this June, 1925 photo. For the younger set, St. Rose has been a special place too. "It was a cool school," said 20-year-old Jon Jacobs, the third generation of his fam­ ily to attend St. Rose School. Most importantly, "all my close friend­ ships started in that school." Jacobs said. “For a small Catholic school, the quality of teachers was really good." he said. Stu­ dents always received a lot of individual at­ tention. he added. What Jacobs remembers most during his first through sixth grade years at St. Rose were the Spring Sing and other concerts that were held in the basement. He also remem­ bers playing floor hockey and otl.-r games there during recess in winter months. And play practice was always held in the base­ ment. he said, as well as Christmas pro­ grams when all the parents would come. "I think it was a good school, but it’s served its purpose." Jacobs said, noting that the building definitely needed to be replaced. Current St. Rose Principal Steve Youngs also was a St. Rose student from first through eighth grades, starting in 1953. He never thought he would be a principal at St. Rose. "I was going lo live in Chicago and be in marketing research, along the Gold Coast of Chicago. Those were my drcams when I was younger. Youngs said. He has served as principal for 18 years and thinks that he is lhe "longest employed principal in the (Kalamazoo) diocese." He previously taught in Detroit for four years and then came back to Hastings lo work as a probation officer for Barry Coun­ ty’s Juvenile Court. • "One day a (St. Rose) parishioner just knocked on my door and said they were looking for someone to be principal and said would you like to apply. I inquired and that was in 1979. " I like Hastings a lol. It was real gcxxl lo my parents (the late Buzz and Gladys Youngs), and the parish has been gcxxl to me. And the people at St. Rose are really gcxxl folks. I deal with all the students, no! just school students. As a St. Rose student himself. Mother Robert Ann was his first, second and sev­ enth grade (cache . "1 felt real secure there (as a student). Things were a lol more regimented back in the ’50s but I think they were everywhere." Youngs said. "We've always had Sisters of St. Joseph and Sister Ursula still is part of that congre­ gation." "I remember the lilac bushes that used to be along the back. There was just an alley behind the church covered with lilac bushes (before the property for the large parking lot was purchased). "We used to pick the lilacs for May al­ tars." Youngs said. "We used to do Christmas plays in the basement but eventually when I was in fifth grade we went over to Central Auditorium like we do now." "We went lo Mass every morning." during lhe school year, he said. Now students go to Mass twice a week during school. Youngs remembers on the first Friday of each month students couldn't cal breakfast before having communion. "That was a special Eucharist devotion back then. A lot of people still follow that today." "The whole school would eat downstairs (after communion) and that was really a spe­ cial thing on First Fridays. We used to serve hot chocolate and com flakes in the base­ ment room “ "There was no formal singing class." Only two walls and a heap of rubble were left of the old building by 4:15 Wednesday afternoon. when Youngs went to school, "but you had to sing in church quite a bit. We sang mainly in Latin back then and had Latin Masses. I went here pre-Vatican II. We stud­ ied out of the Baltimore Catechism." No gym classes were offered cither when he was a student. "I remember we used to play pom pom pull away a lol and I still have the kids do that sometimes in gym class this year. Il’s like a lag game." Softball games were other activities. "I was in the first class in this (newer) building." he said, silling in his office. "I was in eighth grade when this building was built. I spent one year in this building. It was kind of exciting." Overall, of the school. "I really think that it's all connected with the parish and so it was just part of being part of St. Rose Parish as it is here." Youngs said. He is looking forward to lhe new school addition, especially because it will mean all the kindergarten through sixth grade students will be in the same building. The addition will be attached to the 1960s school build­ ing. which will also undergo some renova­ tion. During this construction period, students who had classes in lhe old school have been moved lo temporary quarters in portable unitj and in the church basement. "I'm sad to see it go down, but it was in such poor shape," Youngs said of the old school. "The basement leaked all the time and lhe heating system was deficient. The rooms arc way too small. "I don't feel real sentimental about the old building though. I know educationally we just need lo do some new things here. The parish is growing and it just doesn't service us for what we need," he said. "The new building, the whole parish will use for school kids and religious education. There will be an adult ed room in the new building so it will really service the parish a lot better than what we have now. Former student Sandy Greenfield, who was in Youngs' class, reminisced about the fun of special programs when she attended from fifth through eighth grades. "We used to do our programs right here in lhe hallway because the basement was the lunchroom and where lhe library is was the kitchen. So when we did our plays and our school things we did it right here in lhe hallway. The little principal's office was right over there in part of Sister's class­ room." Greenfield said. Killy Hoke, a St. Rose teacher and former St. Rose student, said the old school has a lot of sentimental value lo her. but the new facility is really needed. "Never in a million years" did she ever think as a student that she would be a teacher al St. Rose. For her. it has been a wonderful experience to be teaching fourth graders in the same room where she was a fourth grade student. One of the biggest differences in the school program from her student days. Hoke said, was the lunch room. During her school days, lunches were eaten under lhe watchful eyes of students' mothers who were there lo make sure the children ate all of their food. "So we were forced to cat everything and you couldn’t throw your milk away." Hoke said. Agnes Perkins. 73. a retired nurse who was the youngest of six children in her family to attend St. Rose, began first grade at the age of five in 1928 Tuition for all six children was a total of $10 a year, she said. "1 hale to see it go down, but I know that's progress..." Perkins said of the old school. ■ St Rose offered classes through I Oth grade when she was a student and she at­ tended all 10 years. There were five in her graduating class and she was the only girl. Perkins remembers playing the piano in a three piece orchestra that performed in lhe hall entrance when students arrived and left the school. She also remembers playing the piano at chicken dinners that were held. Agnes remembers that there was "a good icy spot" on the Bond Street side of the school property where she went sliding "right down to Bond " Students in later gen­ erations used to slide in that same spot, she said. Former student Cindy Bender started her teaching career at St. Rose She said it was a special experience to leach kindergarten in the same room where she had been a first grader The room had seemed large to her as a child, but as a teacher it was "so small." she said with a chuckle. "I'm sad to see the old school go," she said, but quickly added that she knows it will be for the best. One of Bender’s vivid memories is lhe lime she burned lhe lop of her thumbnail lighting a candle for the May altar. She had never been allowed to light a match at home, she explained. The youngest students in the classroom were always chosen lo light the altar candles and at that time it was Bender, Steve Youngs and lhe late Nancy Ellis, she said. Bender also recalled leaving class to take piano lessons from Sister Rita Mary during the regular school day. That's where she had her first piano lessons on what seemed like "a rcaUmall piano hr a tiny aocm/*' -• "We always felt it was a special place to be. It always felt good to be there," said Shirley Keeler, who started at St. Rose School as a first grader in 1954. She and her four siblings all attended first through eighth grades there "School was always important." Shirley said. Academically the school was tops as well as "being a fun place lo be," she said. Her father, Dan Shay, had been a custo­ dian for the church and school "and all the kids called him Grandpa." she said. And her Aunt Edna Lowe used lo cook and do laun­ dry for the nuns who taught at St. Rose. "I enjoyed the school and felt the nuns were important." she said. Shirley always liked the idea that her First Communion photo and eighth grade gradua­ tion picture still was on the wall at lhe old school. St. Rose has been a special place for all the family's important occasions, including her parents marriage and 50th anniversary, she said. Paul Peterson noted that there was always more than one grade in a classroom when he attended the school from first through eighth grades He said he still teases Marge Cappon about being the only teacher who wasn't a nun "Il was a highlight." ”Wc had a lot of fun there," he said. Another favorite memory is not related to lhe school itself, but he remembers with glee when he was an eighth grade altar boy and a priest let him drive his black Mercury to Dowling and then to Delton, where the church had missions. "Once he let us (the altar boys) drive his car everybody wanted to go," Peterson said with a chuckle. By noon Wednesday, more than half of the old St. Rose School building had been tom down. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 27, 1997 LETTERS from our readers.... HHS students’ spirits destroyed Dear editor: I was a member of the crowd during a Hastings regional basketbail game March 11. The game had the opportunity to be one of the highest points in Hastings High School's history. This game was so monumental because we had a basketball team that had a chance for greatness and for the first time in a long time, students' moral was up because of our winning team. The game was exciting, and our crowd was supporting our team with positive cheering. The game was delightful until a complaint was made by the Dewitt crowd. Dewitt claimed that the student body of Hastings High School were restricting their line of sight. Shortly after the complaint, the decision was im­ plemented to monitor the students and prevent them from standing. I felt the decision to take action against the students was made too quickly without any. thought or reason. I sincerely believe that if the so-called problem would have been looked over carefully, the need for action would not have been necessary Immediately after this rule was enforced the student body's cheerful attitudes were destroyed. I was particularly disgusted at one point when the Hastings High School student body was asked to sit down during the intense moments of overtime and the Dewitt crowd was permitted to stand. Their crowd was even allowed to stand court side. My objective today was not to complain about the decision made, but to express my disgust. I have tried for years to encourage spirit, cheer and dedication for our sporting events. On the evening of March 11. I felt totally satisfied for the first time with our crowd's support. My satisfaction was destroyed that night along with the students spirits. I never want to see this ever happen again. As a result. I will write lhe Michigan High School Athletic Association to request an investigation of the situation and the implementation of this rule. Jesse Barnum Hastings Lack of city services troubling To the editor: After three years of residency in lhe city of Hastings. I feel a need to make a public complaint about the lack of city services. It is very frustrating as a resident of a friendly and beautiful small town to have the ladk_of service that other smaller towns .-■wy 1 uiu appalled that there is no regular pickup of tree limbs, leaves and other yard refuse in (his city. Twice a year? Ridiculous! City workers can spend weeks changing canvas banners up and down main street. Is this more important than collecting limbs and other yard waste, which truly beautifies our city? I think not! Also, our streets are not swept on a regular basis. But lhe city has plenty of overtime money in the budget for salting and plowing small accumulations of snowfall. Before we moved here, we lived in the city of Allegan for eight years. Allegan is a bit smaller, but has a similar tax base and budget. The city workers there collect yard waste regularly. You just leave it al the curb. The streets arc swept weekly and a "bobcat" is used to clear city neighborhood sidewalks of snow in lhe winter. How disappointing that for a similar tax base, we receive such poor city services! This spring we had five bags of leaves and a load of sticks and limbs. We had raked our leaves to the street on the date appointed by the city last fall, but since they weren't collected lor nearly two weeks later, they all blew back in the yard. When I called the city to sec if these could be collected. I was told that they were loo busy to pick this up. I was also told that if I put it out early I could be issued a citation. 1 would hope my lax dollars could be pul to belter use than banner changing and issuance of citations Debra Kicnzlc Hastings HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by A Communication from... U.S. CongrcMman Nick Smith ‘Standing’ rule at basketball game unfair To the editor: Several members of the student body, in­ cluding ourselves, were present at the Hastings High School basketball game March II. The turnout of students was exceptional, and the crowd was enthusiastically backing the Hastings team with cheers, applause and attendance During the beginning of the second half of the basketball game, several administrators had begun to instruct us to sit down. The en­ tire Hastings student ciowd was standing dur­ ing the first half, and the crowd as a whole was unenlightened to any reason why we were instructed to suddenly be seated; this, we feel, took away much enthusiasm from the crowd. No explanation was given to us. we were only told to sit down, and then threatened to be expelled from the game. This was equally frustrating for the students as it was for the ad­ ministrators. We. the students, had no idea of the reasoning behind our order to sit down; and were quite disturbed by the notion, not finding any reason for it. During school the next day. several teachers and administrators were asked why it was that we were told to sit. and many vague stories were brought about, many not making much sense. Finally, we were told by Mr. Johnston, the athletic administrator, that a parent from DeWitt was allegedly seated in our designated student section, and was unable to sec the game because students were constantly standing. And according the MHSAA rules, apparently if complainants contact an administrator, the crowd must be sealed. If this situation had been explained to us previously, we feel that perhaps the conflict with lhe Hastings High School administrators could have been avoided. A practical solution could have been to simply instruct the in­ dividuals that they are in a designated zone for HHS students, and possibly assist them in moving to a part of lhe bleachers that contain­ ed DeWitt fans. As a whole, wc. the students, feel that the conflict with the administrators could have been avoided by a simple plea to have lhe students sit down after explaining the reason- ing behind the request. The administrators de­ mand respect from the students, but if the ad­ ministrators have a lack of respect for the students, as far as not explaining situations, ordering without explanation and increasing hostility, then they should expect little or no sympathy or response from the students. We hope this unfortunate situation possibly will open eyes to treating students who deserve respect with respect instead of stereotyping the student body as inattentive and uncooperative We would also like to express our apprecia- tion to faculty and administrators who disagreed with this decision, and were happy to see school spirit alive at HHS. We. as young adults, demand respect, and expect it from administrators, especially those in more influential and respectable positions. Chad Howes. Brian Hubert. Mike Krueger. Joey Lyons. Eric McCarty. Trisha McKcough. Melissa Meancy. Gcnna K. Nichols. Jeremy Radvansky. Falk Schubert. Scott Smith. Chris Stafford. Rocky Wager. Carrie Westra. Jason Windes. Ed Youngs HHS Students ■■££££ by Jon Bos Psy.D. ■■KK51 Limited Licensed Psychologist Is immediate gratification really needed? Last weekend while reading the sports sec­ tion of the newspaper. .’ was struck by the summary of a hockey game. Dunng lhe game, a player scored his 500th career goal. This milestone almost assures the player's election into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Yet the sportswriter stated the player achieving the milestone had been over­ shadowed by another player’s accomplish­ ment. 1 was curious, had a player scored his 600th goal in the same game? Had a player scored his 1000th career point? The article went on to say that another player h?J scored three goals that night. Immediately. I thought, “three goals in a night vs. 500 for a career,” I’ll take the pro­ ven veteran with the track record. Yet the sportswriter chose to emphasize the ac- Know Your legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. . Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House cf Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washinoton D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Canno’ phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, rfepubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: complishment of a single night, rather than the culmination of 15 years of work. By highlighting the achievement of a player for one game, the sportswriter reflected a mind-set that seems to be increasingly popular. The mind set is short-term gain is better than lhe rewards of sustained effort. The demand for immediate gratification is seemingly everywhere. Often we hear phrases like “Get while the getting is good" and “Strike while the iron is hot." Perhaps balancing such phrases with others may be beneficial in curbing the de­ mand for immediate gratification. Phrases such as “Slow and steady, wins the race.” "Haste makes waste" and “Measure twice, cut once" reveal the benefits of delaying gratification. With the demands for immediate gratifica­ tion all around us, I believe benefits can be reaped by taking time to plan and engage in advance decision making. Asking questions (like. “Why do I feel I need to act right now?" “Would it be helpful for me to think this through?" or "Who can I ask for a se­ cond opinion?") can help us not cave in to the pressures for immediate gratification. While scoring three goals in a game is quite an accomplishment, scoring 500 in a career is proof of sustained long-term success. Who would you want on your team? More time for working families This week, the House will vote on legisla­ tion that I am cosponsoring that allows employers to offer workers a choice to spend more lime off with their families rather than extra pay. Many workers in our area have told me that they would like that choice. Since 1985. the federal government has allowed many of its workers tc work extra hours and receive paid lime off ("comp, time") instead of overtime pay. They consider this “perk” of federal employment. According to some polls. 75 percent of the American public would also like this choice. The Fair Labor' Standards Act. however, does not allow an option and requires employers to pay their workers overtime for more than 40 hours of works per week. With approximately 40 percent of their in-' comes going to pay for taxes, workers And themselves working more hours than they, would like. Although many would like to be able lo spend more time with their families, they can't afford to take unpaid time off A 1994 U.S. Department of Labor study found that the number one concern of 66 percent of working mothers is lhe difficulty of balancing work and family. Although you might expect employers to formulate solutions that would help alleviate these problems, federal labor, law is blocking flexibility. The Working Families Flexibility Act. would allow (but not require) private employers to offer comp, time instead of overtime lo workers who voluntarily choose it. Comp, time would accrue al one and a half hours for each hour of overtime worked. Therefore, a worker might work 46 hours in^ one week in exchange for taking a paid, nine'* hour day off to spend with their family. Even if an employer chose to offer comp, time the’ * worker could still choose overtime pay. ’: The official union position in against passage. However, this bill has sensible safeguards to prevent abuse. A worker could change their mind any time and convert their comp, time to overtime. The employer would have to pay the overtime within 30 days. Employers could also convert a worker's ac­ cumulated comp, time in excess of 80 hours to • overtime with 30 days' notice. Further, an employer could deny a particular request for time off only if it would “unduly disrupt” the . business. By providing these safeguards, it is more likely that small businesses, which pro­ vide most of the new jobs in America, will be willing to experiment with the comp, time option. The Working Families Flexibility Act em­ powers individual workers and their families lo make their own decisions about their time and priorities. This week, the House of Representative will allow that choice. . Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Authorities say that many repeat drunken driven still drive, even though their Keemes have been taken away. What do you think should be done with such people? • Hastings Banner. Inc. Divis/oc ol J -Ad Graptics Inc. 1952 N Broadway Hastmgs. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacoba President Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacoba Vce President Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. /oung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Barbara Galt Jason Carr Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habet Kathryn Seetye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classrfied ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8 im. to ‘30 pm . Saturday 8 30 a m ■ rfoon Scott Ommen Crxjy O’Neil Jerry Johnson Dan Buecge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjormng counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings. Ml 49058 Marci Poley, Middleville: Nicole Poley, Middleville: "I think they should be checked up on every week by someone to make sure they are not driving." "I think these people should be monitored by family members so they don’t hurt anyone else.” Scott Nibbelink Middleville: "Bum them at the stake." Joyce Townsend, Middleville: Jodi Walker, Middleville: Kevin Kennedy, Middleville: "We have been too easy on people for too many years. They need to take responsibility for their actions." "1 think they should be pul in jail for a period of time to teach them a lesson." "I think that lhe stale should confiscate their licenses for a period of time." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 27, 1997 — Page 5 Hope, Barry, Prairieville sign ambulance contract by Mary Warner Staff Writer Prairieville Township Clerk Normajean Campbell says Mercy Ambulance Service will do a "beautiful job" providing ambu­ lance sen ice to Prairieville. Hope, and Barry townships, and gave as an example an inci­ dent that occurred two days after the town­ ships signed a five-year contract with Mercy The contract was signed last Thursday night. Campbell said, and last Saturday Campbell happened to be in (he Delton am­ bulance office when a call came in on a non­ emergency line from a man who had cut himself with a knife Campbell told the caller that Delton's main ambulance was on a run lo Kalama/oo and she did nol know when it would be back Campbell pul a call tn lo Barry Central Dis­ patch. asking when the ambulance was ex­ pected lo be back from Kalamazoo. The dis­ patcher told Campbell that if lhe man who'd cut himsell needed help, .mother Mercy am­ bulance was stationed just a short distance away in Ctavcrdalc. acting as a backup tor the Delton ambulance The dispatcher told Campbell the ambu­ lance would be "right over.” the injured man drove himself to the Delton ambulance sta­ tion. the backup ambulance met him (here, and the man was patched up and sent on his way Previously. Campbell said, the former Thornapple Wind Band to present spring concert The Thomapple Wind Band will present its Spring Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Hastings High School lecture hall. The Wind Band is an adult concert band devoted to the performance of quality wind and percussion literature. Members of the group are from the Hastings and Lakewood school district areas. This concert will feature a variety of selec­ tions. Among the pieces on the program will be "March and Procession at Bacchus," "Phantom of the Opera" and "Irish Tune from County Derry" and "Shepherd's Hey." In addition, several members of the group will be featured. Jennifer Welch, a member of the french horn section, will perfoim the first movement of lhe Hom Concerto in E flat by Mozart. The band also has as members two com­ posers. Harlan Nye. who plays tuba in the wind band will conduct his own composition. "Memories of Miescnbach. " Another selec­ tion, written by Steve Sudduth, a member of the trombone section, will be "Aaron Over­ ture." This work for band will be recorded at lhe performance for publication. The concert will also feature a brass ensem­ ble from Lakewood High School, and a per­ cussion ensemble from Hastings High School. There will be a free will offering taken at the concert lo help defray operating expenses for the wind band. The band is co-conducied by David Macqueen and Joseph LaJoye. National Wild Turkey Federation banquet April 3 The National Wild Turkey Federation ban­ quet will be Thursday, April 3. al the Barry County Expo Center at 6 p.m. The cost for tickets is $45 each, or $65 per couple. Ticketseare available at Al & Pete’s Spon Shop in Hastings. Bob's Gun and Tackle in Hastings and Cappon's Sport Shop at Gun Lake. At last year’s banquet. 230 people were present, with 127 regular memberships. 22 sponsor memberships and 40 jakes member­ ships enlisted, with $31,000 raised for the enhancement of the turkey projects. Michigan hunters again killed a record number of wild turkeys during lhe 1996 spr­ ing season, according to the Department of Natural Resource mail survey. They should do as well again in 1997. A total of 75.408 permits were issued for the 1996 spring hunt, up from 54,789 permits issued in 1995. A total of 15,514 birds were LEGAL NOTICES: Default hot occurred tn the conditions of o first mortgage mode by Mary E. Kelley, on indtviduol. mortgagor. to the State Bonk of Caledonia, a nmcnigon oorraing corporation o> ox/ cost mam Street. Caledonia. Michigan 49316. mortgagee, by o mortgage dated November 2. 1994. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, oe November 14. 1994. in liber 618. page 913. Default has occurred in the conditions of a second mortgage made by Mary E. Kelley, on individual, mortgagor to the State Bank of Caledonia, o Michigan banking corporation, mortgagee, by a mortgage doted January 11. 1995. recorded in the Office of Register c< Deeds for Barry County, on January 12. 1995. in Liber 622. pogo 938. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by both first and se­ cond mortgages due and payable forthwith. As of the date of thd notice, there is claimed to be duo. including for principal and interest on both mortgages, the sum of S56.966.21. and interest will continue on the first mortgage's principal balance of $44,857.15 at the rate of 9.5 percent, and interest will continue on the second mor­ tgage's principal balance of S3.047.83 at the rate of 10 percent. No suit or proceeding in law has boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgages. or ony port thereof. Notice Is hereby given that by virtue of the power of solo contained in soid mortgage, and the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided in soid mortgages, and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including attorneys' fees allowed by law. and ail taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgages will bo foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged promises at public sale to the highest bidder at the East Door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. April 3. 1997 at 1:00 p.m. The promises covered by said mortgages are situated in Township of Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: COMMENCING at the West One-Quarter comer of Section 12. Town 4 North. Rango 10 West, thence North 69*4373" East. 1315.43 feet atong the East West One-Quarter lino of sold Section 12; thence South 00*17-26“ East. 331 50 foot along the East lino of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of soid Section 12 to the true PONT Of BEGINNING, thence South 00*1776 East. 234.00 foot along said East lino: thence South 89*4373" West. 931.00 feet parallel with soid OneQuarter lino; thence north 00*1776" West. 234.00 feet; thence North 89*4373" East. 931.00 feet to the POINT Of BEGINNING SUBJECT TO on ease meat for public highway purposes over the Easter­ ly 33 loot thereof for Moe Rood; and commonly known as 640) Moo Road. Mid­ dleville. Michigan Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will bo Ono (I) year from the date of solo. Dated- February 18. 1997 TWOMEY MAGGINI. PIC Attorneys for State Bank of Calodonio •f David Schoolenberg 212 Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 taken in 1996, up from 13,119 in 1995. The 1996 season marked lhe first time a hunter was guaranteed a permit, with the crea­ tion of a fourth hunting period. The same holds true for the 1997 season. It was reported that 3,374 birds were taken during this fourth hum period by 17,856 hunters. The turkey population of Barry County has increased from the 3,100 birds in 1996 to 3.500 in 1997 1989 was the first season for Barry County, when 150 licenses were issued and 33 birds taken. In 1996, 840 permits were issued for lhe first three seasons and 247 birds were taken, plus an estimate of 57 birds in the fourth hunt by 173 hunters. The N.W.T.F. has "Project 2000," which has a goal to populate every square mile of suitable habitat with wild turkeys by the year 2000. Delton Ambulance Service only had one full rime crew stationed al lhe Delton fire bam; if a second ambulance was needed, an­ other crew would have lo be called in to man the standhv ambulance. According lo Mercy .Ambulance executive director Rodnev Palmer, one of lhe benefits ol having Mercy provide service to Hope. Barry, and Prairieville is that in reality, the townships now have three lull-time ambu­ lance crews and vehicles covering them — one in Delton and two in Hastings. Thai’s because Hastings keeps two full­ time crews on call, and those crews can serve as a backup for the Delton crew. Mercy /Ambulance has been providing ambulance service since 1975 to the city of Hastings and the townships of Carlton. Rut­ land and Hastings. Palmer said. The com­ pany also has stations in DeWitt. St. Johns, and Lansing. Palmer said Mercy "offers a lot of services that go way beyond what the paramedic does in the field." The company has a community education director, who works with schools, nursing homes, and municipalities. "We'll be offering CPR al no charge in the town­ ships." he said. Paiamcdics at Mercy arc able to take advantage of in-house training lo keep their skills updated, he said. One of the biggest benefits to Hope. Campbell said that compares to an average pcr-run cost, including mileage, of $512 for the former Delton Ambulance. Palmer said his company will honor all of companies to submit proposals to them outlining the type of service they could provide and the cost. Palmer said having municipalities come lo them and ask about privatizing their ambu­ lance service is an increasing occurrence, be­ cause the cost to municipalities to run am­ bulance services is skyrocketing. Palmer said an average run for the publicly-owned Merid­ ian Township ambulance service is approx­ imately $1,000. That compares lo Mercy's standard fiat rate of $450 for advanced life support service. Palmer said. Basic life support service for lhe Delton station will be $295, he said, and the pcr-milc charge is $5. isting ambulances. One ambulance will con­ tinue to sport the Delton Ambulance name and gray and maroon colors until lhe vehicle is taken out of service. Palmer said. The other ambulance will be converted to Mer­ cy's name and red. white and blue color scheme. Palmer said Hastings and Delton residents will have the added benefit of having his brother. Mercy general manager Douglas Palmer, nearby. His brother will now be Delton Ambulance's existing memberships, which number over 300. he said. New mem­ berships and renewals, however, will cost an additional $5. Mercy charges $40 a year for memberships compared to $35 formerly charged by Delton Ambulance. Palmer said the townships are supplying the building to house the service, which will remain in its present location in the same building as the BPH fire bam in Delton. Mercy will also use the townships* two ex­ permanently stationed in Hastings. Palmer said. Barry County to receive $250,000 grant for low-income housing Barry County will receive $250,000 in a gram for housing rehabilitation of low-income homes, weatherization and related projects. In total, more than 51.8 million was award­ ed to nine Michigan counties. At least 200 homes and apartments will be upgraded or provided and 40 jobs created as a result of the grants, which are awarded under the Michigan Community Development Block Gram (CDBG) housing program administered by the Michigan Slate Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). "These housing grants will help many lowand moderate-income people repair their homes and improve their neighborhoods, making Michigan an even better place to live." Governor John Engler said. "This is an important program for Michigan communities because it also will create jobs and boost sales of building supplies and energy conservation materials." The Michigan Jobs Commission processed the grant application to provide loans or grants to income-eligible families for home improvements. "Infusing a quarter million dollars into housing improvements assists not only lowincome families, but entire communities," said Stale Rep. Terry Geiger. "Keeping houses in better condition helps maintain com­ munity pride and a sense of responsible ownership." Geiger represents all of Barry County in the House 23rd District. The CDBG program provides grants for cities, villages and townships with a popula­ tion of leas than 50,000 and counties with a population of less than 200,000 that do not receive CDBG funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. "This kind of program is not only very helpful for individuals who need it most," said State Senator Joanne Emmons. "It is also good for the entire community by helping to keep up overall property values. I’m very pleased Barry County was the recipient of these funds." Emmons represents ail of Barry County in the 23rd Senate District. Since 1982. the MSHDA has awarded near­ ly $122 million in CDBG funds to over 200 localities, improving over 17,500 housing units Grn« recipients will supplement their •wirth with another S300.000 in fund, from MSHDA I Community Home Improvement Program (CHIP) and Rehabilitation Auutance Program (RAP), and other public and private funds. Use BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to buy, sell, rent..items for your family. The HASTINGS BANNER-945 9554 City of Hastings Corrected Public Notice Easter baskets sized to please, all under $7.50! NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS AND ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS AND THE USERS OF THE CITY’S WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS PAYABLE FROM THE REVENUES OF SAID SYSTEM AND THE RIGHT TO REFERENDUM RELATING THERETO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, intends to issue and sell revenue bonds pursuant to Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended, In an amount not to exceed Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000) for the purpose of paying the costs of acquiring and constructing improvements and repairs to the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop Said bonds will mature in annual installments not to exceed twenty (20) in number, with interest rates to be determined at public sale but in no event to exceed such rates as may be permitted by law on the unpaid balance from time to time remaining outstanding on said bonds. 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 SOURCE OF PAYMENT OF REVENUE BONDS Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 CENAs First and second shifts, varied hours available. If not already certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. Ail shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and ill­ ness benefits and a staring wage of $6 68 per hour. Classes start APRIL 18 and end MAY 1 The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00AM until 4 30PM and the last 5 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM. Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before APRIL 12,1907 Applicants cho­ sen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls, please cQibrnapple £Manor ■fj 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. (3/27) Barry, and Prairieville residents. Campbell said, is lhe money lhe townships will save by not paying the ambulance service a sub­ sidy. Mercy a private, for-profit concern, won't require a yearly subsidy, she said. Last year (he three townships togeihei paid $51.6X4 to Delton Ambulance in subsidies Delton Ambulance was owned by Hope and Prairieville, and Barry contracted with the other two townships for service. Delton Ambulance Service was not making a profit and was suffering a lack of personnel when the townships decided to ask Mercy and other outside ambulance THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE REVENUE BONDS SHALL BE PAYABLE solely from the revenues received by the City from the operations of the water supply and sewage disposal system. The revenues will consist of rates and charges for services supplied by the system that may from time to time be increased to provide sufficient revenues to provide for the expenses of operating and maintaining the system, to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds and to pay other obligations of the system. Schedules of rates presently in effect for the System are on file in the office of the City Clerk. RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THE REVENUE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT A VOTE OF THE ELECTORS UNLESS A PETITION REQUESTING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF ISSUING THE BONDS, SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY, IS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IF SUCH PETITION IS FILED, THE BONDS MAY NOT BE ISSUED WITHOUT AN APPROVING VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY VOTING ON THE QUESTION OF THEIR ISSUANCE. THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 33, Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION will be furnished at the office of the City Clerk upon request. Everil Manshum City Clerk �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 27. 1997 He is survived by his wife, Kay; one daught­ er, Rae (Jeff) Murphy of Nashville; one son, Roger D. Hosey NASHVILLE - Roger D. Hosey, age 60, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 1997 at Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. He was born January 21, 1937 in Walton Township in Eaton County, the son of Melvin and Mary (Halsey) Hosey. Mr. Hosey graduated from Vermontville High School in 1954 and earned his Journey­ man Degree in machine repair in 1970. He married Kathleen Ballard on March 27, 1957 in Vermontville. Mr. Hosey was employed at Oldsmobile and McKesson Company, both in Lansing, Bliss Manufacturing in Hastings and Rockwell Company in Battle Creek. He enjoyed playing cards, woodworking, story telling, he loved his family and his pets. Mr. Hosey was preceded in death by his father. Melvin Hosey and a sister, Audra Reynolds. Roger C. (Angie) Hosey of Nashville; three granddaughters. Kathryn Murphy of Memphis. Tennessee. Cassady and Aubrey Murphy both of Nashville; his mother, Mary Halsey of Vermontville; mother-in-law, Tina Ballard of Bellevue; three sisters, Ardella (George) Hall of Roscommon. Wilma (Glenn) Powers of Vermontville and Mary Lou (Doug) Faust of Charlotte; two brother.*, Melvin D. (Harleen) Hosey of Coopersville and William (Marilyn) Hosey of Vermontville; brother-in-law, Alfred (Sharon) Ballard of Bellevue, plus many special nieces, nephews and friends. Cremation hxs taken place. Memorial luncheon was held Friday, March 21. 1997 at the Nashville V.F.W. Post. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapcl-Genther Funeral Home. Nashville. . Ql'ozJiih at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Broadway. Hailing* Phone 945-3195 Wonhip. praising, fellowship. Sunday. 10 a m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday ,4pm P.O Box 63. Hastint*. Ml 49058 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a m ; Wor­ ship 11:00 am. Evening Service at 6 00 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave.. Haatiaga. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Claaaes 10 a.m . Wordup II a m.. Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938 Btble Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Sunday Morning Wonhip 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 p m . Thursday Bibfe Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a.m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. 5:00 p.m. Teem; 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Aduhs. "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes day — 9:00 a.m. Senior Aduti Bibk Study . 10:00 a.m. Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study. 6:30 p.m Kid s Quizz tng. 7:00 p.m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N ‘Broadway. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Luchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Wor­ th? Services Sunday. 9:00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 am .Rev Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m. for all ages ♦-H. Mondays 6 30 so 8:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5 p m. Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 am. freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Chnst's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (i.innerty the Hastings Grace Breth.en Church). 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a m ■ Bible Clasaes - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Wonhip. Thursday. 7:30p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224; 6:30 p.m. - Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Maaaes 8 00 a.m and 11:00 a.m.. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday wonhip 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes day 6:30 p.m also. Nursery available for all services. Bang the whole family WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a tn . Church Service 10:30 am.. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Jutuor-Sensor High PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m. Wednesday. Bible Study. 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday Awana6:30-8 00 p.m. (3 year-olds through 6th grade). Saturday*. 7:00-9 00 p.m. Teen Center. 7th-12th grades ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICANCATHOLIC CHURCH. 241: McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Kevin Shockey; Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Morning Wonhip 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults Family Hour 6:00p.m Sun­ day evening Monday First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Tune Out Wednesday Sr. High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 p.m. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study. Call church office for more information 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a.m , classes for all ages Morning Wonhip 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Btble Study - No aee limits NASHVILLE AREA hofe trnrraj methoolst I mm II. M-J7 South u M TS Larry Hubley. Pa*ux Church phone 945-4995 Office Hour* Wed /Thun 9 a m. to 12 noon Kutby Count, chmr director Sun day morning 9 30 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Wor ihip. 6 00 pm Evening Service Wednesday 6:45 p.m Wamor* (grades K-6th). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p m to 8 30 p m (grades 7th- 12th) Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hanman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7:00p.m. Services for Adult*. Teens and Children HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church street*. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Music and Chrutian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar net free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of wonhip ser­ vice over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30a m ; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Wonhip 11:00 am. wuh child care for infants and toddler* thru aft 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade; Ml Hl Youth Fellowship - 4:00 p.m ; Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5 30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 6 00 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Night Thursday. March 27 Maundy/Holy Thursday Seder Meal and Communion 6:30 p.m. — call 945-9574 for reservation Fri­ day. March 28 — Community Good Friday Service. 1:00 p.m Easter Sunday. March 30 — Sunrise Ser­ vice presented by Youth Fellowship 8:00 a.m., followed by Easier Breakfast 8:45 a.m. — call 945-9574 for reservation Easier Wonhip at 11:00 a m. Thursday. April 3 — Community Prayer Ser­ vice in Sanctuary 12:15 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hr -mgs Church of God building). 9 a.*-. Holy Communion 1st and ’rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4<h Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Husrwick. vicar at 948-2101. St. Andrew's is a part of the 1adeptn dent Anglican Church Canada Synod GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St. Mctael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. March 23 - 8 00 A 10 45 Holy Communion. 10:45 First Comma ■ton; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). 6 00 Youth Group Thurs ^y. March 20 - 7:30 Aduh Choir; R 00 AA Saturday. March 22 1:30 Clean Up Day; 9:30 First Communion. 1:30 Inquirers. 8:00 NA Monday. March 24 - 7:00 Adventurers. 7:00 Education Comm Tuesday. March IS — 300-5:30 PianoChapel. 7:00 SS Staff Wednesday. March 19 1000 Wordwatcher*. 3:004:00 Piano- Upstairs. 5:15 Children’s Choir; 6 00 Supper. 7:00 Vespers. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Valley High School Pastor Dun Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director. Thursday. March 27 — 6:30 p.m. Tenebrae rehearsal. 6:45 p.m Chancel Choir. Choir Room; 6: 45 p.m.. Brass, choir Room. 7:30 p.m . Maundy Thursday Service with Tenebrae Friday. March 28 — LOO p.m. Good Friday Service at 1st United Methodist Sunday. March 30 - "We Celebrate the Day of Resurrection" — 7:30 a.m. Sunrise Service. 8:15 a.m Easter Breakfast in the Hall (til about 9:30); 9:30 and 11:00 a.m Morn ng Worship (9.30 Service is broad cm over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery i* provided dunng both services; Communion will be celebrated at both service* thi* morning NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES TODAY. 1030 am. "Coffee Hour" — dining room. 5 30 p.m.. Middle High PYF. Hall; 7:00. Senior High PYF. Hall Monday. March 3J - 3:00 pm Cadette Choir Tuesday. Apnl I — 9:30 a.m Lydia Circle. Lounge. II 30 a m . Staff meets for prayer. 3:30 p.m . Handchime Trio; 7 15 p m.. Eileen Circle. Lounge Wednesday. Apnl 2 — 9:30 a.m . Martha Mary Circle. I 30 p m Circle *3. I 30 pm Circle *4 at Marcele Bradley s; 7 30 p.m Circle #5; 7: 30 p m Ruth Circle ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MA1NSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER !952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan ______ Gonne L. Cotant Gerald F. Kruget HASTINGS - Gonne L. ColanI, age 97, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. March 19, 1997 al Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Cotant was bom on March 12, 1900 in McBride, Ute daughter of William & Dora (Darling) Coles. She w; s raised on a farm in lhe McBride area and attended schools lhere. She graduated from McBride High School in 1918. Mrs. Cotant was married to Dwight D. Cotant in 1929 in Alma. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Cotant lived in Alma where she was employed by the Republic Trucking Company as a Stenographer. She also worked as a Stenographer at Alma College for lhe treasurer of the college. Mrs. Cotant and her husband moved to Hast­ ings and settled on a small farm south of town where they raised strawberries, blueberries and vegetables for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight on March 25, 1996; her parents; one great grandson, Matthew and seven sisters. Mrs Cotant is survived by one daughter, Barbara Jean (Don) Couch of Flint; two sons, William (Marilyn) Cotant of Hastings and Richard (Shirley) Cotant of Hastings; ten grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchil­ dren; several nieces and nephews and several special caregivers. Funeral services were held Monday, March 24, 1997 at Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings. Rev. Larry Hubley and Rev. Kenneth Vaught officiated. Burial look place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. | Richard E. Pennock | HASTINGS - Richard E. Pennock, age 54, of Hastings, passed away Monday, March 24, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Pennock was bom on F-Nuary 5, 1943 in Inglewood. California, lhe s ?n of Nyal and Elenor (Kellogg) Pennock. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended Nashville schools. He graduated in 1961 from W.K. Kellogg High School. He served in lhe U.S. Army from 1964 until 1966. Mr. Pennock was married to Lucille D. Merrick on December 13, 1969. His employment included E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings, Lake Odessa Machine Products, Industrial Welding (now known as Enprotech Mechanical Services) in Lansing. He retired in 1995 because of failing health. Mr. PennoJ was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge, Hastings Country Cub, Hust­ ings Elks Lodge, Hastings and Battle Creek Conservation Clubs, The American Legion, Michigan Trap Shooting Association, Amateur Trap Shooting Association, National Rifle Association. He was also an avid golfer, hunter and trap shooting enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson. Tucker Polacovich and two brothers. Mr. Pennock is survived by his wife, Lucille; one daughter, Melissa (Jim) Polakovich of Grand Rapids; one son, Eric (Terri) Pennock of Grand Rapids; one granddaughter, Alexandra Polakovich of Grand Rapids; one brother, Dennis (Roberta) Pennock of DeWitt and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Arnett officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Brain Tumor Research Fund, c/o Dr. Harry S Greenburg, Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0316. Ruth S. Babcock DELTON - Ruth S. Babcock, age 83, of Delton, passed away Sunday, March 23, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Babcock was bom on September 30, 1913 in Eaton County, the daughter of Orville Olin and Sarah Lari lie (Roe) Bamfield. She married Lewis Babcock on November 26. 1930. Mrs. Babcock owned and operated with her husband the Babcock Locker on Cobb Rd. for 15 years 1955-1970. She was a cook at Wesley Woods and Clear Lake Camps for many years. She was also employed at Post Cereals and Michigan Metal during WWI1. She was a member of D.A.R. and attended lhe Dowling Country Chapel. Mrs. Babcock baked for everyone in the neighborhood and canned for family and friends. She loved crochetting and traveling. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Julie; one son, Stanley in 1970; a grandson, Duane Allen; two sisters. Ora Slay­ ton and Elma Ermel; two brothers, Alfred and Walter Bamfield. Mrs. Babcock is survived by her husband, Lewis; her children, Patty and Jack Warren of Battle Creek; Rosemary and Ralph Kurburski of Battle Creek, Sarah and Richard Pillars of Fl Meyers, Florida and Marilyn and James Curtis of Hastings; thrity-five grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; two sisters; Marian Troxel of Richland and Mary Bartzen of Battle Creek; one brother, John Bamfield of Marshall and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 27, 1997 al 11 a.m. at lhe Williams Funeral Home with Pastor DeAnn Dobbs officiating. Burial will take place at Union Cemetery, Lacey. Memorial contributions may be made to Dowling Country Chapel-envelopes available at the fjneral home. _______ Dorothy O. Atkins LAKE ODESSA - Gerald F. Kruger, age 72, of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday, March 20, 1997 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born November 10, 1924 in Wake­ field. lhe son of Paul and Celia (Pellerin) Kruger. Mr. Kruger was married to Marceline Marie Leslie on September 15, 1947 in Wabaxh. Indiana. She preceded him in death August 4, 1991. He was employed at Keeler Brass Manufac­ turing Company for several years. Mr. Kruger served in lhe U.S. Army from 1943 to 1947. He was a member of the VFW Post 84461. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marceline; four sons, Robert. Melvin, John and Richard; one daughter, Joani; four brothers, Pete, Lloyd, Al and Casey and one sister, Isabelle. Mr. Kurger is survived by one son, Gary (Julie) Kruger of South Haven; four daughters, Paula (Brent) Jewell of Lake Odessa, Carol (Brian) Percy of Ionia; Tina Oliver of Ionia and Patty Kruger of Lake Odessa; eighteen grand­ children; one great granddaughter; four brothers, Russ, Don and Ray Kruger, all of Woodland and Bill Kruger of Lake Odessa. Graveside funeral services were held on Sunday, March 23. 1997 at Lakeside Cemet­ ery, Lake Odessa under the auspices of the VFW Post 84461 and Pastor G. Shine Lewis. Arrangements made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. |Glenn E. Lewis, Sr.| KALAMAZOO - Glenn E. Lewis, Sr., age 76, of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday, March 22, 1997 at Borgess Medical Center. Kalamazoo. Mr. Lewis was born on June 30, 1920 in Milo, lhe son of Emerson and Nellie (Wilkins) Lewis. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central Mr. Lewis w-j married to Elaine Lewis on June 5. 1994. He was a blacksmith and sheet metal finisher. He was employed for Associated Mechanics & Kalamazoo Heating and Checker Motors. Mr. Lewis served with the U.S. Army during WWII. He loved to hunt and fish. He caught a champion Muskie at Crooked Lake, Delton. Mr. Lewis was a member of Union Local 8640, Kalamazoo Moose Lodge 888 and Comstock VFW Dads Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine M. (Malcuit) on April 20, 1994; four brothers; one sister; one nephew, William Lewis on August 15, 1992 and one step-son. Mike Pillars in 1997. Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, Elaine; two sons, Glen (Jan) Lewis, Jr. and Ronald Lewis, both of Kalamazoo; step-children, Ivan (Cheryl) Pillars of Gobles, Lawrence Hogmire of Mattawan, Steven (Liz) Lewis of Delton, Raymon (Ginny) Walker of Delton, Ken (Jayne) I-ewis of Delton, George (Deb) Lewis of Delton and Kevin (Sue) LaFountain of Horton; sister-in-law, Arvena Lewis of Orangeville; step-daughter-in-law, Lita Pillars; many grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 25, 1997 at Williams Funeral Home. Burial took place at Prairieville Cemetery with full military horors by Comstock VFW Post Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. [ ^LMaAa^Beck^Flframo | HASTINGS - Linda Ann (Beck) Floramo, age 36. of Hastings, passed away, Wednesday, March 19, 1997 at Loyola Hospital in Lombard, Illinois. Funeral services were held at Sl Paul Lutheran Church, Villa Park, Illinois on March 22, 1997 with cremation following. She was bom August 4, 1960 in Hastings, the daughter of Walter and Shirley (O’Connor) Beck. Linda graduated from Hastings High Schoo) in 1978 and earned her BA from Central Michigan University in Dec. 1981 in Mass Communication. She worked as a producer, director, graphics and camera person at Chan­ nel 17 in Grand Rapids and in the Chicago area. Linda married Chuck Floramo, May 2,1987; he survives. Also surviving are two children, Angela 7 and Joseph 3'4; one brother, David (Ronda) Beck of Charlotte; her parents, Walter and Shirley Beck of Hastings; parents-in-law, Sal and Mary Ann Floramo of Evergreen Park, Illinois; one sister-in-law, Marie (Paul) Adamonis, nieces, nephew of Oak Lawn, Illi­ nois and brother-in-law, Don (Cheryl) Flor­ amo; aunt, uncles and cousins. After her children were born, she worked out of their home in their video production busi­ ness. At her church she volunteered her crea­ tive talents in areas of music, sewing banners, etc. She was also an officer for Aid Association for Lutheran. She was always caring and doing for someone else. Even during her illness, rais­ ing her children continued to be her priority. Her friends said her courage and the life she led is an inspiration to all those she touched. For the many friends of Linda and her family in lhe area who may wish to express their condolences to her family, you may write: Chuck Floramo and family, 646 Riverside Dr., Villa Park. IL 60181 or her parents, Walt and Shirley Beck, 1015 E. Stale Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Memorials are: The Floramo Child­ ren’s College Fund or the American Cancer Society. EXTRA COPIES off The BANNER stb svbRbMs ttwou^hout < Greater Beny County. | HASTINGS - Dorothy O. Atkins, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Friday, March 21,1997 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was born April 5,1924 in Seaier County, Tennessee, she graduated from high school in Cleveland, Ohio in 1942. She married Paul H. Atkins March 16,1945. She lived in Grand Ledge, Woodland and Hastings. She loved to bake and read her Bible. Mrs. Atkins was preceded in death by a son, Steven Atkins in 1977; four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her husband, Paul H. Atkins of Nashville; one son, James (Sherrie) Atkins of Hastings; three daughters, Virginia Lee of Freeport, Pamela (William) Bradenberg of Virginia and LuAnne Reaser of Freeport; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchil­ dren and one brother, Richard Alien of North Carolina. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, March 27,1997,11:00 a.m. at lhe Grace Luthem Church in Hastings with Pastor Michael Anton officiating. Burial will take place at Woodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo lhe family. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. I____ Sidney A. Green j NASHVILLE - Sidney A. Green, age 49, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 1997 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. He was bom October 1, 1947 in Hastings, the son of Richard and Feme (Schulze) Green. Mr. Green graduated from Maple Valley High School and received his Journeyman Degree from Lansing Community College. He married Agnes Smith on June 9,1979 in Nashville. Mr. Green was owner and operator of R A F Industries in Nashville. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, watching game shows on TV, working wort search puzzles, auctions, scenic drives and being with the family. Mr Green was preceded in death by his parents. Richard and Feme ■Green and a brother. Micheal Green. He is survived by his wife, Agnes; two sou, Mike Green of Nashville and Tony Green of Nashville; one daughter, Maria Green of Nash­ ville; five grandchildren; one brother, Richard Green of Kalamazoo and six nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place Thursday, March 27,1997,6-9 p.m. at the Maple Valley ChapelGenther Funeral Home, Nashville. Funeral services will take place Friday, March 28,1997, noon, at the funeral home with Rev. James Hynes’ of Nashville United Methodist Church .officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemet­ ery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. |Eva M. Roberts| HASTINGS - Eva M. Roberts, age 77, of Hastings passed away Friday. March 21,1997 at the Keweenaw Memorial Medical Center in Calumet. Mrs. Roberts was bom on February 27,1920 in Hastings, lhe daughter of Charles and Jesse (Poag) McLaury. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools. She was married to El win L Roberts on June 29, 1936 and he died April 7, 1986. Mrs. Roberts was a nurses aide at Pennock Hospital in Hastings for many years before her retirement. She attended the McCallum United Brethren In Christ Church, Delton. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Lulu, Jane and Myrtle. She is survived by one daughter, Eileen (Roberts) Plescher of Copper Harbor, two sons, Lany Roberts of Detroit, Kenneth Roberts of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Gap of Saginaw, Virginia Cordle of St. Charles, Portia Miller of Hastings and one brother, Warren McLaury of Hastings. Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at the Cedar Creek Cemetery, Hope Twp„ Barry County. Rev. Gerald W. Gallaway officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER Keep your friends and family members who moved, IN TOUCH with their hometown area. Call 945-9554 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 27, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: Ann Landers nowoam fcnkclosumk sals THIS FIRM IS A DEBT CCXLEOOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Will BE USED FOR THAT PURROSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default hat been mode in the condffton* of o mortgage mode by Robert W art and Chritline S. Roger*. hit wile to Heart­ Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee dated Oc tober 23. 1987 and recorded on October 29. 1987 in Uber 458. on Poge 795. Borry County Record* Michigan, and wat attigned by metne assignment* to OCWEN FEDERAL BANK. FSB f/k/a Berkeley Federal Bonk and Trutt. FSB at ottignee by an assignment doted November 1. 1990. which wot recorded on October 15. 1995. in Liber M3, on Pogo 256. Borry County Record*, on which mor­ tgage there it claimed to bo duo at the dote hereof the turn ol Forty-Throe Thoutond Throe Hundred Slaty Nine ond 66 100 dollar. (M3 369.66). in­ eluding Interest at 10.5 per annum Under the power ol sale contained in taid mor­ tgage and the statute in tuch cote mode and pro vidod. notice is hereby given that told mortgage will bo foreclosed by a tale ol the mortgaged promises, or some port ol them, at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hotting*. Michigan at 1:00 o’clock p.m.. on May 1. 1997. Said promises ore situated in Township ol Rutland. Barry County. Michigan ond are describ­ ed at: Lots 237 and 238 ol Algonquin Lake Resort Pro­ perties Unit Number 2. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall bo 6 months) from the date ol such sale, unloss determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days Irom the dote of such sale. Dated March 20. 1997 OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (810) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys lor OCWEN FEDERAL BANK. FSB 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File F97020949 (4/17) M0WTGAG1 NOT3CC oaaamnriua Toww*Mir SpMiBl the condition* of a mortgage mode by GERALD G SIMMET ANO SANDRA K SIMMET HUSBAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee dated March 14. 1989 ond recorded on March 14. 1989. in Liber 479. on poge 687. Barry County Record*. Michigan ond assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORTION OF IA. AN IOWA CORPORATION now known a* GMAC MOR TGAGE CORPORATION by an assignment dated April 4. 1989, ond recorded on April 18. 1989. in liber 481. on poge 36. Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due al the date hereof the sum of twenty nine thousand two hundred forty ond 72 100 dollars (S29.240.72). including interest at 11.000% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in soid mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 11.*00 a.m. on April 24. 1997. Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS Barry County. Michigan and ore described os: LOT 2. OF BLOCK 9 OF KENFIELDS 2ND ADDI­ TION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PL A IS ON PAGE 37 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote ol such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of such sole. Doted March 13. 1997 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee ol Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associate*. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009 6616 (4/10) MbbMrb March 8. 1997 at Twp. Holl Meeting called to order at 2 p.m. by Supervisor Gatos. Board members present: Gates. Harper. Cook, lewis. Absent: O’Brien. Also present: Borry County Rood Comm. Engineer Jock Kinoman ond 18 resident* of Cory Lake Plat Purpose ol Mooting: Requesting blacktop ol Cory Drive. Petition* ond letter received with 20 signature* favoring the protect No one opposing protect present. Special assessmeni district discussed Mooting adjourned at 3 p.m. SPCC8AL MOTWIG March 20. 1997 at Twp. Holl Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Super­ visor Gate*. Present Gate*. Harper. Cook, lewis. Absent: OBrien Also present: 2 citixons and 2 guests. Purpose ol meeting: Budget preparation. Delton Library representative* requested township participation in addition to the 80 percent ol the penal line* received. Budget preparation began and continued until 9 30 p.m. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by: John Goto*. Supervisor (3/27) ROBERT A TREMAIN 8 ASSOCIATES. P C. IS AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFOR MATION OBTAINED Will BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* boon made in the condition* of a mortgage made by VICTOR A FEATHERIY. UNMARRIED MAN to AAA MOR TGAGE 8 FINANCIAL CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated December 5. 1995. and recorded on January 8. 1996. in Libor 648. on page 985. Borry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by sold mortgage to Contimortgoge Corporation, by an assignment dated December II. 1995. and recorded on Oc­ tober 29. 1996. in Libor 676. on page 829. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty seven thousand two hundred thirteen and 06/100 dollars ($57,213.06). including interest at 15.500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and ap­ proved. notice I* hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hasting*. Mi. at 11:00 a.m. on May 8. 1997. Said premi*** or* situated in Village of Middloville. Barry County. Michigan and ar* described OS: LOT 8 AND 10 AND THE EAST 1 /2 OF LOT 9. ALL OF BLOCK M Of THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT .HEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER I OF PLATS ON PAGE 27. ALSO THE NORTH 8 ROOS OF LOT I. BLOCK 64. BE­ ING A PIECE OF LAND 8 RODS NORTH AND SOUTH BY 4 ROOS EAST AND WEST OF SAID LOT 1. BLOCK 64. AU OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ACCOR DING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27. The redemption period shall be 6 month* from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which case th* redemption period shall be X day* from the dote of such sale. Dated: March 27. 1997 CONTIMORTGAG’- CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for: Assignee or Mortgagee Robert A. Trema in 8 Associate*. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Su.te 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (4/24) Pot harmful Dear Ann Landers: 1 was interested in the letters from readers who want to decriminalize marijuana. How nice it would be. they said, if we would just make (he wacky weed legal. People would be free of tension, and the world would be a better place. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? I am glad you didn't agree with them. Studies show that marijuana is stronger than it used to be. Even 20 years ago. that "harmless " stuff helped transform a lovely, witty. bright-spirited teenage family friend in­ to a manic-depressive, strung-out. frightened girl who wound up not knowing who or where she was. My ex-husband tried pot when he was 10 years old. The stuff was given to him by his 12-year-old sister, no less. I married the man 20 years after his first experience with pot. believing him when he lold me he would never touch it again. I was wrong. I couldn't figure out why we never had any money, even though we both worked I found out the answer when I caught him sniffing cocaine in the garage. Soon after, when I discovered 15 marijuana plants growing in our yard. I left him. I knew he'd rather give me up than gel rid of the stuff Don’t tell the relatives of those who were killed by someone driving under the influence of drugs that marijuana is harmless. Don't tell the teachers whose lethargic students arc blowing their minds on the 'tuff and flunking out of school that they will give it up when the novelty wears off. Don’t tell parents crying over their dead children who threw their lives away on drugs that the dangers of pot have been exaggerated. Don't tell suicide hot-line workers that their data is wrong about most suicides being drug and alcohol related. Don't tell those rock stars, actors and actresses who have gone to rehab clinics to get that monkey off their backs that marijuana is harmless. Il is a known fact that many who smoke pot graduate to harder stuff like cocaine, speed and LSD. My message to those who think marijuana is harmless is this: Get out from under the cloud you're in. and wake up and smell the coffee. I know this letter is too long to print, but hearing people say we should legalize pot makes me boil. — Jersey Shore. Pa. Dear J.S.. Pa.: Thank you for the voice of truth. I am in favor of decriminalization (decreasing penalties for possession) and medicinal use. but not legalization. 1 took that position years ago and have stayed with it. Pet peeve Dear Ann Landers: We own a lovely estate where garden wedding and receptions are held several times c year. Occasionally, invited guests bring along their dogs. We do not permit pets, for obvious reasons. They can cause property damage, and there is always the danger of someone being bitten. Also, they get in the way of the caterers. People become angry when we tell them they must take their dogs home no matter how small, clean or well-behaved they happen to be. I've read articles saying many people think of their pets as childr.n. Isn't this a bit over the top ’ My husband and I are animal lovers, and we have had many dogs and cats over the years, but we never have taken them to a party or a wedding. Do you have any suggestions on how we can gel this message across? — Nor­ thern California Wine Country. Dear N. Calif.: Whenever a catered affair is planned, post an attractive sign with some adorable little dog and cat faces at lhe en­ trance of your estate saying: So sorry. No pets allowed. Gen of the Day: Virtues are almost always learned at your mother's knee. Vices are generally picked up al other joints. PROBLEMS SPECIFIC TO WOMEN FROM A WOMAN'S PERSPECTIVE! Dr. Tammy Geurkink uses a variety of techniques to treat female health problems. FREE COLPOSCOPY - included with every routine pelvic examination. PMS - MENOPAUSE Most Women Can Be Helped Call for free brochure "Medical Service of Special Interest to Women” * Menopause PMS Osteoporosis Infections Post-Hysterectomy Abnormal Pap Smears Estrogen Replacement ■ 1TTB8 Preventative Health Care Clinic 2W7 Uth ft. S E (Juu ol Breton) • Grand Rapids. Ml W508 (616) 455-3550 LEGAL NOTICE Nonet OF FOMCLOMMC Defoull having been mod* in th* condition* of a certain Mortgage mad* by DONALD W. TRADER, a single man. of 9045 Aitmon. Dowling. Michigan 49050 dated August 15. 1995. ond recorded in th* Office ol th* Register of Deeds for the County of Barry in the State of Michigan on December 27. 1995, at Liber 648. Poge(s) 81. on which Mortgage there f* claimed to be du* at the date of thi* Notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of $76,251.97. and no proceedings having been in­ stituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mor­ tgage ha* become operative NOW THEREFORE. Notice it hereby gtven that on Thursday. Moy 1. 1997. at 2 00 p.m.. on th* step* of the Courthouse in the City of Hasting*, that be­ ing the place for holding the Circuit Court for th* County of Barry, there will be offered for *ale and •old *o th* highest bidder, at public sal*, for th* purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with interest at 9.48 percent per annum, legal cost*, attorney fee*, ond any taxes and insurance that said Mortgage. GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORA­ TION. doe* pay on or prior to th* date of soid sole; soid premise* are described in said Mortgage a* follow*, to-wit Commencing at th* Norfheoj! corner of th* West 1 /2 of th* Northwe*! 1 /4 of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 8 We*t. thence Wnt. 1.046 fee! for a Place of Beginning; thence South 450 feet thence West 274 feet; thence North 450 feet: thence East 274 feet to Place of Beginning Th* redemption period os provided by law is six (6) month* from the dot* of th* sole. GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION Mortgagee BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD 8 ROY P C By: Donald A. Brandt (PX183) Attorney* for Mortgagee 401 Munson Avenue. P.O Box 5817 Traverse City. Michigan 49696-5816 (616)946-0700 (4/17) Poor parent Dear Ann Landers: I am a divorced father of two children who live with their mother. Since the divorce, my children have chosen not to sec me. I did not abuse them, but 1 now realize 1 was too strict and our relationship was distant, which I regret. 1 have set up savings accounts for each child, in which I deposit gift money for bir­ thdays and Christmas. I have told them this money will be theirs when they decide to renew our relationship. The ocher day. I had to phone my daughter, who is especially hateful, and she lit into me about lhe account. She feels that if this money is really hers, 1 should just send her the check, and she doesn't think she should have to acknowledge the gift. She accused me of us­ ing this money to try to control her. Of course, that is not my intention. I do it to pro­ tect myself from additional rejection. Since my intentions with the accounts are quite noble, what should 1 now do with my daughter's account? Should 1 close it and mail her lhe proceeds or continue to make deposits? I need guidance. — Banleground in DC. Dear B.G.: Your daughter makes a valid point. The gifts should be unconditional. Otherwise, they arc out-and-out bribes. I hope that in time your children will forgive you and be more forthcoming. Meanwhile, extend lhe olive branch periodically. You are going to have to pay for all those years of poor paren­ ting, and it appears there will be no shortcuts. Burglary foil Dear Ann Landers: 1 used to be a police detective on the east coast of Florida. After reading the letter from the insurance adjuster in Texas. 1 believe I can provide some useful advice based on information I've received from burglars. When I asked burglars what they look for when selecting a house to hit. their responses were: We never choose a house with a sprinkler running in the yard or with laundry hanging on the clotheslines or with a car park­ ed in the driveway. We look for cartons in the trash indicating a new appliance or electronic equipment has just been purchased or a sign saying. "Beware of Dog." but no doggie dish, bowl or toys anywhere in sight. One burglar said he paid the crews of a gar­ bage truck company for lists of addresses where no one was home dunng the day when they picked up the trash. I have arrested thieves who follow mail-order delivery trucks until the driver leaves a package on the doorstep after knocking on the door and receiving no response. Then they take the package and enter the house knowing that no one is there. Last, but not least, I had two cases where the burglars took the family dog. — Retired Detective in Florida Dear Florida: Thanks for a letter that will help spare many readers the grief of a break­ in. it brought to mind another letter I received a few years ago. Il seems a man whose home had been burglarized several times decided to buy a mean-looking black Labrador to discourage thieves. The dog was of no value because lhe clever break-in artists made friends with the dog by bringing chunks of raw meal. The man's wife hit on a bright idea. She had a sign made and posted it on the front gate. Il read. "Do not attempt delivery of any parcels after 6 p.m. Poisonous snakes used for medical research have escaped from their cage. and we have been unable to find them." No burglars appeared from then on. Drugs are everywhere. They ’re easy to get, easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers’ booklet. “The Lawdown on Dope. ’’ Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers. P.O Box 11562. Chicago, Bl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55). Copyright IW7 Creators Syndicate, Ik. lake Odessa N€UJS Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday. April I, at 7 p.m. at the close of library hours. Have you seen the new name on the mar­ quee for the Lake Odessa Community Library? Cook Pharmacy had a Parisian style awning already in place and it adapts very nicely for the new lettering. Just when we are taking full advantage of the longer daylight hours, the day is fast ap­ proaching for changing our clocks on Sunday morning, April 6, to Daylight Savings Time. Lakewood Public Schools have spring vaca­ tion beginning at the end of the school day on Thursday. March 27. There will be no classes on Good Friday or the next week. Classes resume April 7. The Lake Odessa Dcpot/Museum will be open Saturday, March 29. from 10 to 2. Signs of spring include daffodil plants with shoots a few inches long, tulip plants breaking through the earth, on the first day of spring a female sunning herself in a second story win­ dow over a business wearing a bikini top. peo­ ple going for walks, people wearing shorts. Good Friday services will be held at Central United Methodist Church March 28 with the Rev. Ben Ridder of the Christian Reformed Church bringing the message. The chancel choir of the host church will sing. The joint service for Lakewood and Central churches will be held this year at Central at 7 a.m. with breakfast to follow on Easter morning. Nineteen people from mid-Michigan graduated from the Community Leadership Development Academy, sponsored by LCC. A reception followed lhe evening ceremony. One of the 19 was Judy Kenney of Lake Odessa. Others were from Grand Ledge, Okemos and the Lansing area. Funeral services were held March 21 at the new Lake Funeral Home south of Ionia for Bernard Sibte, 85, of Ionia, who died on March 19. Among his survivors were his brothers who formerly lived al Lake Odessa, Russell (Dorothy) Sible of Standale and Richard (Betty) Sible of Ionia. There were two surviving sisters and seven daughters, in­ cluding triplets. Robert Cobb Sr. is a brother­ in-law. A Stale Journal business photo showed three ladies having high tea at the Madison Street Bistro. One of the sippers shown was Andrea Belkin of Lake Odessa. Memorial services were held Friday for Belva Smith, 90, of Ionia at First UMC. She was the mother of David D. (Barbara) Smith of Brown Road Lucy Galloway and Rachael Zimmer of Portland were some of the surviv­ ing cousins. Lozia Reed Buxton attended the service. Tom and Susan (Smith) Gould and children from New Hampshire were here for the week. There is a real eslate sale sign in front of the Lake Odessa Greenhouse on M-50. There is a report that the former Wave building has been soid lo allow expansion of the antique market, which is next door in the former Western Auto building. Local residents who have joined the Anspach Trippers on an annual fall trip have been sent the information on a Wisconsin trip for early September which involves crossing Lake Michigan on the ferry Badger and visits lo many attractions in the dairy stale. Last year. 17 Hastings people were on the New England trip. The Lakewood Area Choral Society held a concert of sacred music on Sunday afternoon at Lakewood UMC. On the previous Sunday they did a similar concert in Battle Creek. The society is nearing its goal of a European trip in June. This was arranged by a Jackson travel firm in which former Lakewood band instruc-, tor Douglas Lawson works to make overseas arrangements for concerts and lodging. The Sage of the Shoreline has reported that the ice on Jordan Lake broke up March 2k The ice fishing season was very short thia year. Very few shanties were seen on the ice. The lasting ice did not come until Jan. 8. Thia was a month later than the previous year. On­ ly seven times in the last 22 years has the firm ice established itself after the start of a new calendar year. In most of those 22 yean it has been firm by mid-December. The latest on record is for the 1979 year, when the lake was not truly frozen until Jan. 24, 1980. Winter hung late that year with the breakup coming on April 4. Four limes since 1955 the breakup came during the first week of March. The newest staff member at the Kalamazoo Country Club is a border collie which has been trained to manage geese to keep them away from the greens and the water hazards. Their numbers have proliferated and their trail is sometimes treacherous. Progress is being made for new homes on Goodemoot Road on the Odessa Township line. The Broe home foundation is in and it b placed at an angle so lhe view will be toward the townline jog on Jordan Lake Road. Another foundation is ready next east for another modular home. This is on land formerly owned by Gtendon and Joan Brock and before that Herman and Lottie Buche. Ob Jackson Road in the first mite south of M-50 there is a new bouse built and also a large pote bam on the former Vroman property. Death came Monday. March 24. to Ellen Leigh, 86. of Grand Ledge. Her funeral ser­ vice was slated for Thursday, March 27, ia Grand Ledge. Ellen and husband Bernard were local residents several years. They pur­ chased the Nye home on M-50. They were ac-f five in Central United Methodist Church. Ber­ nard was a cousin of the several Durkee families. Ellen was survived by her three children and a brother. Estel Culp. Impressions9 Prints From Benartex CONSTRICTION New Homes Addi lions Pole Barns & Garage* Call Scott 616-731-4538 Licensed & Insured ****** JEWEL BOX QUILT by Eleanor Bums Call for info on April Quilt Class �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 27. 1997 — Page 7 Social News Tompkins-Rome to be wed May 17 Ronald and Barbara Tompkins of Delton announce (he engagement of their daughter. Karen M . to Donald L Rome, son of Donna Rome of Port Huron, and the late George Rome The future bride is a graduate of Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University; she is a branch ad­ ministration assistant for First of America Mortgage Company Her finance is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University; he to a marketing assistant for First of America Bank Corp. A May 17 wedding is being planned. Sipley-Smith to wed in October Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Sipley of Vergennes. Vermont announce the engagement of their daughter. Nancy L. Sipley to Roger J. Smith. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Smith, of Lansing. Mich. Miss Nancy L. Sipley is a graduate of Grand Rapids Educational Center with a degree in medical assisting. She is employed with Hospice of greater Grand Rapids. Her fiance is a graduate of State Technical Institute of Pine Lake with a technical degree in electronics. He is employed at Hastings Fiber Glass Products. An October wedding is planned. Woodland N€WS by Catherine Lucas Crop Production Services Woodbury Farm Center sponsored their annual Spring Open Housc/Pancake Breakfast last Thursday Tins year the event was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church, and once again the Woodland Lions Club cooked whole-hog sausages custom made for the affair by Han­ na's Meal Plant in Sunfield It is estimated that this year lhe 275-3(8) workers and guests ate 175 pounds of sausage and pan­ cakes made from 100 pounds of pancake mix Eight gallons of locally made maple syrup and 26 gallons of milk and juice were served lo the hungry crowd. There were 24 exhibitors on hand, with representatives available to answer any ques­ tions local farmers had about the products or services they provide Among those who exhibited were many major agricultural chemical companies, seed companies, fuel and propane suppliers and other exhibitors, including Agrium. AgnSales. Al's Aerial spraying. Arcadian Corpo­ ration. Farm Credit Services. lonia/Thomapple Grand Soil Conservation. Michigan Chief Sales. Michigan Farm Bu­ reau Group Purchasing. Skory Communica­ tions and Zook Construction. Also available for the day were several rep­ resentatives of the CPS Precision Ag team, who were on hand to answer questions about gnd soil testing and vanable rate fertilizer application services which arc available through lhe Farm Center. Clay Martz, manager of the CPS Wood­ bury facility, was especially proud of lhe new system for global posit, ming which uses a satellite. The equipment can print out a chan of the field quickly. Crop Production Services sells this equipment to go in a farmer s tractor or combine or furnishes the service with a vehicle specially built for the job. Manz and his staff said many exhibitors who were on hand throughout the day to an­ swer questions and provide information to local farmers in planning for lhe coming planting season. He said he hopes patrons and families enjoyed the meal and look ad­ vantage of the opportunity to visit with each other and the exhibitors who were on hand. List week I visited with Dorothy Spald­ ing, who lives in Woodland Township and has invented a unique method of dying Easter eggs. Kroes couple to mark 50 years Leonard and Jimmie Lou (Pierce) Kroes will obaerve their 50th wedding anniversary this spring with a family dinner. They were ~ married in Kalamazoo on March 21. 1947 and • have been residents of the Delton area since IM. Their children are Larry Kroes of Delton. Harriet and Richard Olson of Delton. Rod and Gay Kroes of Battle Creek. Jeffrey and Michelle Kroes of Sterling. Va.. and Melanie and Rk Cooper of Missouri. They have been enjoying retirement for the past several years Mr. Kroes having been a teacher at Delton and an employee of the Barry County Telephone Company. Four generations gather Rebecca S. Austin is setting on her great grandpa Max Leach's lap. of Hastings. Stan­ ding behind her is her grandma Sue Brown of Kalamazoo. Rebecca's mom Tammy Sue Austin. Rebecca was bom in Lawton. OK. Five generations gather Marie Peabody to mark 80th There will be an open house for Mane Peabody to celebrate her 80th birthday at the Masonic Temple in Hickory Comers from 2-5 p.m. Saturday. Apnl 5 Cards may be sent to Mane Peabody at Box 157. Delton. Mich 49(U6 Rebecca S. Austin is setting on her great great grandmom Hazel Han's lap. standing in back is her great grandmom Phyllis Brow. Rebecca’s mom Tammy Sue Austin, and her grandpa Mike Brown, all of Kalamazoo Rebecca was bom in Lawton. OK Barcoft-Martin engagement told Mr. and Mrs. John Barcroft of rural Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Manin of Livonia would like to announce the engage­ ment of their children Kathleen Elizabeth Bar­ croft and Michael Kevin Martin. An Aug. 30 wedding is planned. GIRL, Michael and Lori Trudgcon are happy to announce the birth of their daughter. Elizabeth Avery, bom on March 14 at Metropolitan Hospital. Weighing 8 lbs 6 ozs. at 11:19 a.m. Welcomed home by proud brothers. Travis. Derick, and Austin. GIRL, Haleigh Mane bom at Pennock Hospital on March 13. 1997 at 3:46 p.m. to Robert and Tammy Pool of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4H ozs. and 20'4 inches long GIRL, Alaina Mane bom at Pennock Hospital on March 14. 1997 at 10:47 a m. to Julie and Dan Mattimiro of Dowling. Weigning 7 lbs. lOMr ozs. and 21 inches long She experimented with her theory of how to make multi-colored eggs last year, but nothing seemed to work right until the dyes and the eggs were completely cold; then the eggs took on more than one color in inter­ esting and artistic patterns. The method requires cold hard-cooked eggs, food colors or Easter egg dye. water, vinegar, a small eye dropper, cooking oil. a egg dipper or spoon, and a roll of thirsty pa­ per towels. Woodland Township Board members dis­ cussed the pending water agreement between the village of Lake Odessa and the Lakewood Schools, which will allow the extension of village water lo the high school and the soon-to-be built new junior high school at their meeting last Monday evening. The board decided they would write a counter proposal to the one sent by the neighboring village and have it reviewed by a lawyer who specializes in this type of contract before sending it lo the Lake Odessa Board, be­ cause, Supervisor Douglas MacKcnzic said, there still are some vague points in the pro­ posed agreement that need to be cleared up before Wixxlland Township accepts it. The Woodland Township annual meeting was held earlier that evening for lhe first time in history instead of Saturday afternoon in an attempt to increase the attendance of township citizens. It worked well. In 1996 there were only nine people besides lhe board members al the annual meeting on the last Saturday in March, but Iasi week there were more than 40 citizens al the Monday night meeting. During the annual meeting, which began at 7 p.m.. the citizens approved the town­ ship budget for 1997-98. discussed planting trees in the cemetery, both in the new area and to replace old trees that are quickly rea.hing the end of their lives. There was much discussion of how to finance road improve­ ments within the township, but no decisions were made. The Veterans’ Memorial Committee also gave a brief report and handed out some pa­ pers about what they arc planning to do in the cemetery. There is a fund at Ionia County National Bank in Woodland to help with this project, and anyone can donate money to help pay tor the planned monu­ ment. After the annual meeting was adjourned, the board convened lhe regular March meet­ ing during which they discussed lhe “village water to the schools agreement." The Woodland Township Fire Department reported four runs which included one car fire and one power line down. The librarian turned in a written report which was not read aloud because of the lateness of the hour. Jim Wickham reported that spring work has been started in all three township ceme­ teries. He said lots of work is still needed at Meyers Cemetery at the comer of the tow n­ ship and that two old trees in Mauch Ceme­ Harry Laville Oscnbaugh. Nashville and Tomi Ann Dick. Nashville Walter James Hess. Wayland and Janet Gail Hess. Wayland. William Edward Hickey. Freeport and Pamela Jean Hamman. Freeport. Ivan Mac Sooy. Plainwell and Paula Pinks. Plainwell. tery at Woodland and Brown Roads arc rotten and need to be taken down before they fall and damage other markers or the fence. The ambulance director. Betty Begerow. reported that work continues at their prop­ erty A new base radio has arrived and the tower will be installed soon. A garage is m be built and they hope to move to their own property in the next few months. They plan to clean the carpets in the township building Mike Wruble cooks pancakes for the crowd. and paint all the interior walls before leaving that building. Darwin McClellan reported for the veter­ ans’ memorial committee that the monu­ ment has been ordered. It will be black stone with white letters. A bench will be provided in the area. The township board has pur­ chased a new 40-foot flag pole. The board set rates for billing insurance companies when the fire department is called out lo automobile accidents or auto fires. Township residents will not be charged these fees if they require the services of tlic fire de­ partment. The board is acquiring fax equipment, but tabled a decision about what kind to buy un­ til more prices and information can be ascer­ tained. Because of the “piggy-back" meetings, it was 10 p.m. before the board could adjourn. The next Woodland Township Board meeting will he held April 15 and thereafter, the meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month until March 1998 when lhe dou­ ble meeting will again be held on March 16. The annual meeting will be al 7 p.m. and the board meeting will follow. Lots is going on at the Woodland Town­ ship library. Several new books have arrived including a set of books sent by the South Korean Embassy in Washington. These books "A New History of Korea," "Korea, Ils History and Culture" and a set of 20 booklets about different aspects of Korean culture arrived last week. We also received another unexpected pack­ age which came from the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. That package con­ tained two copies of "Glossary of Health Care Terms" and "Michigan Hospital Per­ formance Report Vol. Two." Books we have purchased in lhe last few weeks include "The Book of Ruth" by Jane Hamilton. This book is one of Oprah Win­ frey's book club selection and has climbed the charts rapidly after she featured it. We got "The Partner" by John Grisham. "Total Control" by David Baldacci. "Sole Survivor" by Dean Koontz. “The Cal Who Tailed A TTiief" by Lilian Jackson Braun. "Three To Gel Deadly" by Janet Evanovich. "Mrs. Po­ llfax. Innocent Tourist" by Dorothy Gilman. "Marrying Mom" by Olivia Goldsmith who wrote "First Wives Club" and "Say You Love Me." Johanna Lindsey The library will return to the old hours on the same day that we go on Daylight Sav­ ings Time April 6 The first day the library will be open from 3 to 6 p m. will be Tues­ day. April 8. Zion Lutheran Church has planned a busy Holy Week with a Maunday Thursday ser­ vice at 7 p.m., which will include Holy Communion, a Good Friday Worship at 7 p.m. and Easter celebration with worship al 7:30 a.m.. breakfast at 8:15, Sunday school at 9:15 and regular Sunday morning service at 10:30. Woodgrove Parish in Coals Grove will hold a 7:45 a.m. sunrise service with Shan Barker preparing a very special half hour cel­ ebration of the Lord's resurrection. Breakfast will be at 8:15 and a “Late Risers” service from 9 to 9:30 a.m Al 9:30 a.m. regular Sunday School will be held and 10:30 will be the Easter celebra­ tion service. Lakewood United Methodist will join Central United Methodist for an early morn­ ing service al 7 a.m. followed by breakfast Regular Sunday morning service will be at 9:30 at Lake wood with Sunday School at II. Saturday, April 12, will be the next Ionia County Genealogical Society meeting al '< p.m. at lhe Lake Odessa Depot and Sunday. The next ambulance dinner will be from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. April 13. at Cun­ ninghams’ Acre. The menu will be roast beef and ham. • CITY OF HASTINGS • famd) &» )<■! (TdL (are ¥ur IWn PUBLIC NOTICE NEWS Notice Is hereby given that nomlnetlng petitions are available st City Holl for election ot one City Council position In each ot the lour wards and two posts on the Board of Review. Petitions must be filed with the City Clerk no Inter then 4:00 p.m. on Moy 13. 1997. T.iL- (JK of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read EVERY WEEK in The Hastings BANNER. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 Notice Is also given that Mayor Franklin L. Campbell will be making appointments to fill two vacancies as altei lates to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The final date for making application is April 10,1997. Anyone residing In the City of Hastings who would be Interested in running for one ol the elected positions or would like to be considered for appointment to the Zoning Board ol Appeals should contact the City Clerk at 102 S Broadway. Hastings, Michigan, or by calling 616-945-2468 between 8.-00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Everll G. Manshum, City Clerk ShawMark Carpet "WALK ALL OVER US* THE CARPET WITH THE BIST GUARANTEES AGAINST FOOT TRAFFIC AND STAMS. Home Craft TRADITION - CABIN C BAFTS BCKMRS SAVE s^oo 4® P-S.y. ShawMark Anything Coes!* Carpets Carpets That (Worm-Beauty That Lasts - Now 20.45 p s y - Now 17.45 s y 17.95 - Now 15.45 p.s.y. Was 25.45 Was 22.45 Was Now through March 31 st ICMWIII * " r turderalhyv. Starting at Sa* UP toU 00 m m On Selected Styles ShawMark™,. 'Qimlily IT. M«e p p.s.y. Quality IL •ok-a* A FRITH FAMILY BUSINESS 616-945-0391 OPEN: Mon.-TItuf* 9-i», t il. 9.7. �Mrh «, 13, 30, 1307 ■ SpreW Bupplwmnt - Th. 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The Hastings J �March «, 13,20,1097 - Special Supplement - The Heetlnge Benner, Heatlnga Ml - S3 52 - March 6,13, 20,1997 • Special Supplement - The Haattnga Banner, Haetinge Ml DeaLnphon Sato SaN Tai STATE OF MICHIGAN ANNUAL TAX SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER FOR HEARING NO 97-001-CH In the Metier ol lhe Petttloo ol the Slele TrMOurw ol Mkhigen. m behalf ol aaM Slate. lor ine aate ot lende lor unpaid property taiee a luogemert « tawr o» me SliW agamt nacP pared d lend decreed o Schedule A lor the unpaejuaee «Me»e*t and charges on each pert* n* i*na and that the land* be *o« kx me a~Kxxn» t la^ned ije P. »* Stale n « ordered mat me pettobe brought on lor haanng and judgment at me Apnl term of th» •- r* at Havng* me Couney o’ Barry Stale o» Mct^a- on me 3-d da, ol A^r. 1997 At me openmg of court on mat da, al pe* an- have an <rtere«i n me land* or any P** mereo* aho a»*h to cortew me sen d*med by me Stale VAI wea- n rv* Court and Me me* t r-t a-m me cen on <y ba5xe me ‘r*t da, • me amount* due not pad n rt lurther ordered that me land* decreed « Sale and accepts me *ma«est um»v-<ded merest « the p«operty Any parcel at land mat « nol sold on the trsr Bering sh*i be recfered on me vxxeeO'xj day or be/ore the ck>so d me sae it not sdd or 0" me paw ' me name d me Stale W-mess me Hoo James H F<sher Circuit Judge and me *eai *ad C-rtu-i Court erf Barr, County tn.* xm day d January 1997 Countersrtjndd Nancy Boer*ma Cter* James H F*sher Gtcurt Judge STATE TREASURER PETTT10N In the UMter ol the Petrtlon of the Stale Treeaurer erf the State of Mkhigen. lor and in behalf of aaM Stale, tor lhe aate of certain lands for unperd property lint TO THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY DOUGLAS B ROBERTS State Treasurer erf Michigan show* unto the Court 1 That he i* me Stale Treasurer d Mch^an and Mes ihi* petition under the pnxwon* erf P A 206 d 1893 a* amended and PA 3M ol 1965 a* amended 2 Thai the attached Schedule A is the tai record required fry the act and contain* the desenpton of an lands m me above county upon when taaes were assessed lor the year* men­ tioned therein and have rema-ned unpad for more man one year alter they were returned doLnquent or lor land demrfwd a* certrfwd special resdent.al property under *ecion 55a. 90 dayi *He< me land* were returned as datmquent of land are tai me local amount d delinquent taies Whch may lawfully be sod at me nert annual tai saw <bi mteresi caKuUrted as provided by law to me f>rsi day d May ic| a county property te, adm«vstrat>on lee erf lout pewnt wen a mewnum d 11 M and SW M tor eipentes a> m acco» i 111 1 t! I' 1; 1 wh<h mey we*e assessed at me nert annual tai sale and consMute a void ton upon each d me parcels d land and that a wOgemect be ss-»d m taro, d me Stale aga-^st me land *or me payme"1 d me amounts weeded I'd <• not cad mat me - r-r-wl-.-f your pt*--" • Thai w#w me wne provided by taw m»s court dete'rrnnes mat me taies mterest and charge* on lands descrOed « Schedule A are •aKJ and conss-i Ae a vasd ton Kton each pi me pews ol tana b That wrtho me tme phtvwied by taw m«s Uchgan agamst each paw d land for me pay meet d me taies mteress a«d Charges * '•tOtO -Aggtegate shaf con*Mu«e me anxxxrf* ! s 1 i | i u h pad me lands or me porter mat n necessary m sahs*, me amoizrf .v-S-zlged agar-st me ands she* be ■•'wi sepa-ate', at me tai ■-»« as me d That your ptontiff may hM uch other and ’ .rther r*W that m.s court hnds -,st and equ tatto Deled February 6 1997 DOUGLAS B ROBERTS STATE TREASURER local Proper*, Sendees Omvon Tai Sale SCHEDULE“A" TAX RECORDS OF LANDS M THE TOWNSHIP OF ASSYRIA - TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST O8-M1-M1-M3<X) N 62 35 ACRES OF E 17 NE 1,4. SEC 1-1-7 94 1 389M 2 08-M1 -M1-005-M N 835 FT OF E 12 SE 1 4 SEC 1-1-7 1 3 0800100200820 PAR COM AT N 1 4 PO OF SEC 2-1-7 TH W ON SEC LI 214 FT FOR POB TH S 2M FT TH W 209 FT TH N 208 FT TH E 209 FT TO POB A PAR OF LAND IN NE FRL 14 SEC 3-1-7 DESC AS BEG AT NE COR SEC 3 TH S 0 DEG 17 MIN E AL E SEC LI 1756 49 FT TH N »? DEG 47 MlN 30 SEC W 330 FT TH N 0 OEG 17 M1N W 1493 99 FT TH S 89 DEG 01 MINE 165 FT TH NO DEG 1' MIN W ?M FT TH N SEC LI TH S 89 DEG 01 MIN E 165 FT 94 901 06 5 08001-00301I X BEG ON W U SEC 3-1-7 S 369 FT FROM W 1 4 POST THEN E PAR WITH E 4 W 1 4 LI !! y li te->nrwrg a' 10 M A M or ma! day or day* arte' mat are nece*»ary to cor-piete me saw* ot eacn parcel at me o*ce me County Treavu'e' o' at a ocaUx- *c<ecied by me Treasurer at me County seat ot me County mentioned above Thrs sa« a* De opon lo me put*c and each parcel descreed * me judgmert sha* De sepa 'aie>y oAe'ed 'or *a« and sold to me person who Descnpum THEN W PAR E & W 1 4 LI 976 FT THEN N PAR W SEC LI 3M FT THEN W PAR E A W FROM 08 0100301100 94 290 13 6 08001 007 00800 ASSYRIA TWP SEC 7 1 7 COM AT NW COR THS 132 FT THE 165 FT THN 132 FT TH W 165 FT TO POB 5ACUL 94 152 92 7 06001014002-10 THE E X A OF W 80 A OF THE NW 1 4 OF SEC 14-1-7 XA 94 44 31 8 08001017-0C6O0 E 14 ACRE OF N 17 OF NE 14 SE 1'4 SEC 94 1240 X 9 06M1 Ol 7-009-X COMM AT NW CORN OF SE 1'4 SEC 17 THENCE S X RODS THENCE E X ROOS THENCE N X ROOS THENCE W X ROOS 10 08001018012-W THE S 428 8 FT OF N 85 *5 FT Of W 1115 FT OF NW 1/4 OF SEC 18T1NR7WEX FOR 11 0800101801200 NW 1/4 OF SW 1'4 LYING W OF NORTH AVE ALSO THAT PART OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 LYING W OF N AVE 31 77 AC Ul 94 91505 CUM AT THE CEN LINE OF M 66 AND E A W HWY IN NE 1/4 OF SEC 21THENCE W 4M FT THENCE S 600 FT THENCE E 400 FT THENCE N 600 TO POB 94 297 15 13 0600102201000 BEG AT A PT 566 28 FT S OF THE NW COR OF SEC 22-1-7 THEN S 1 5444 CH THE E 3 162 CH THEN N 1 5444 CH THEN W 3 162 CH TO POB LINKS TO POB 94 634 62 14 08001023016M BEGN 14 POST SEC 23-1-7 TH ON NSEC U W 462 FT TH S 3X FT TH E 462 FT TH N AL 14 LI 330 FT TO BEG ALSO COM AT THE NW 1 4 POST TH N ON N LI W 3X FT TH W 132 FT S 330 FT E 132 FT N 330 FT POB SEC 23-1 7 94 839 03 15 0800102601100 PAR E 12 SE 1'4 SEC 26-1 7 COMAT SW COR th E 2X FT TH N 300 FT TH W 2X FT TH S 3M FT TO BEG 94 1 251 65 PAR LAND IN NE COR OF NW 1 4 OF NE 1 4 DESC AS 10 RDS E A W BY 16 RDS N A S 94 396 11 17 08Ml 02601810 COMAT INTERSEC Of N A S 1 4 LI SEC X 1-7 AND CNTR LI JONES RD TH NWIY 314 FT AL SD CNTR U TO POB TH SWIY 311 FT Ml TH S 81 DEG X E 362 FT TO A PT ON N A S 1 4 l. DISTANT S 234 FT FR INTER SEC Of SO N A S 1 4 LI ANO CNTR LI JONES RD TH S X7 FT TH W 1025 FT TH N M7 FT TH E 426 FT TH N 365 FT TO CNTR LI JONES RD TH SELY AL SO CNTR U TO POB 94 91910 18 08001 02701200 COM AT INTERSECTION OF W U OF SEC 27 T1 R7 A CENT LI OF DAY ROAD TH S AL SEC U 27 ROS TH E 24 ROS FOR POB TH E 6 RDS TH N 32 RDS Ul TO CENT LI DAY RO TH SWIY AL CENT 11 DAY RD 6 RDS Ml TH S 31 ROS Ul TO POB 94 1598 Serf1 Oescrobon olland Tai Year Sale Amount TAX RECORM Of LANM M THE TOWNStoP Of AMYRIA • TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST X 0800102800900 BEG AT A PT IN CENTER OF ROAD WHICH LIES DUE E 593 31 FT AND N 9 OEG X MIN X SEC E 131 83 FT FROM SW CORNEA OF SD SEC a TH S 89 DEG 36 MiN L 706 99 FT TH N 1 OEG 9 MW E 260 FT TH N 89 DEG 38 M'N W CX 10 FT TO CENTER OF THE ROAD TH S 1 DEG 23 MIN W 86 61 FT TH S 9 DEG X MW X SEC W 175 83 Fl TOPOB 94 782 24 21 06 OO 1OaOH M A PARCEL OF LAND SW 14 SEC 281 7 BEG PT CEN RD DUE E 593 31 TH N 09 DEG X W E X7 66 TH N 01 DEG 23 E 86 61 FROM SW COR SEC a TH N O’ DEG 23 E IXM Th S 89 OEG 36 E 678 80 TH SOI DE o CN VY IX MFI THN 89 OEG X W 679 10 TO POB EX BEG AT PT W CENT OF RD WHICH LIES E 593 31 FT AND N 9 OEG X MW 30 SEC E 131 83 FT FROM SW COR OF SO SEC a TH S 89 DEG 38 MW E 706 99 FT TH N 1 DEG 9 MW E 260 FT TH N 89 OEG 38 MW W 679 10 FT TO Gl OF RO THS 1 OEG 23 IAN W 86 61 FT TH S 9 OEG X MIN 94 680 02 22 08Ml -028-017-M COM AT A PT ON W 11 OF SEC a 1-7 WHICH IS 5M FT S OF NW COH O» S 50 A OF W 17 OF SW 1.4 OF SEC RUN S M DEG X MIN E 623 54 FT Ml TO CENT Of JENKINS ROAD WHICH IS TRUE POB TH N 66 DEG X MW W 240 FT TH S PARA W1 W LI Of SEC 160 FT THS 88 DEG 30 MW £ TO CENT Of JENKINS RD TH N Al Cl OF SD RD TOPOB 94 440 74 23 06MlOa-017 10 BEG AT W LINE SEC 281 7 598 FT S OF NW COR OF S 50 A OF W 17 SW 1 4 SO SEC TH S ON SEC LI 279 FT S 88 OEG X E 6a FT TO CEN OF HWY N W HWY ai 23 FT N 88 OEG X W 623 54 FT TO BEG EX COM AT A PT IN W LI OF SEC a 1-7 WHICH IS 596 FT S OF NW COR OF S 50 A OF W 1 2 Of SW 14 OF SEC RUNNING S 88 DEG X MIN E 623 54 FT Ul TO CEN­ TER OF JENKINS RO WHICH IS TRUE POB TH N 88 DEG X MIN W 240 FT TH S PAR WITH W LI OF SEC 160 FT TH S 86 OEG X MIN E TO CENT Of JENKINS RD TH N AL Gl OF SO RO TO POB 94 184 13 06-00102802l-X BEG SW COR SEC 281 7 N 2 DEG 15 E 275 53 FT S 88 DEG X E 617 09 FT S 9 OEG X 30* W 283 50 FT, W 574 FT TO BEG 94 5X 14 25 N X A OF NE 1'4 NW 1/4 SEC 31-1-7 EX COM 125 FT S OF NE COR NW 1'4 SEC 31 1 7 TH W 2W FT PAR TO * X FT S OF S LINE OF 1 STORY FRAME HOUSE TH N IX FT E 250 FT S 125 FT TO BEG ALSO EX ALL THAT PART OF N 60 AC OF NW 1/4 SEC 31 LYING W OF WAUBASCON CREEK 94 7X02 a 06 001032 016 00 W17NE 1/4 SEC 32-1-7 94 1,037 65 06 001 033-009 10 BEG AT A POINT ON 14 LINE OF SEC X WHICH IS 550 FT E OF W 1/4 POST OF SAID SEC TH E ALONG 1/4 SEC LINE IX FT TH S PAR WITH W SEC LWE TO A POINT ON N BANK OF CREEK TH WEST ERLY ALONG N BANK TO A STAKE TH N PAA WITH W SEC LINE ?M FT TO POB 94 604 3! 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BUCKHORN PARK 79 08-M1-033-019-X BEG AT A PT ON THE N LI Of SEC 33-1 7 WHERE THE N A S 1’4 LI WTERSECTS SO SEC LI TH E ON SO SEC 11 48 RDS TH S PAR TO SO 1 4 LI 34 ROOS TH W PAR TO SO SEC LI 48 ROOS TO SO 1/4 LI, TH N ON SOI 4 ll TO POB 10 A (LOON LAKE FRTGi 94 1 6X05 06-Ml 033-022 X COM AT W 1 4 POST SEC XI 7 TH S 89 DEG X 14- W 185 FT TO CNTR ll JENK WS RO TH N 16 OEG 13 14" E AL SD CNTR ll 1796 39 FT THN 89 OEG X 57* E 434 45 FT TO POB TH N 89 OEG a 5F E 4M FT THS 24 OEG 24 It* E 384 24 FT TO APT X FT N Of SE COR NW 1 4 NW 1 4 TH N M DEG 224ZW54434 FTTHN02 OEG 32 23* W XI 22 Ft TO POB 94 36 72 31 06001034 011 00 BEG ON S L'NE SEC 34-1 7 14X FT E OF SW COR SO SEC TH N TO CEN OF WANCNOOGER CREEK TH NELY TO WTERSECTION OF HWY MM TH SLY TO WTERSECTiON WITH S LINE SEC 34 THW TO BEG 94 172 79 3? 06M1038007 00 COMAT SE COR SEC 36 1 7 W 1329 40FT FOR POB N 915 62 H W 594 t4 FT TO ROW OF M 78 HWY W M X FT TO C OF HWY SWl r Al C Of Ht) 470 1 T Ml [ VU FT SWLYPAR TOHWY 246FT WIY 362 FT SWIY 4M FT AL C OF HWY ELY 70 FT E 1200 FT TOPOB 1721 ACRES 94 2 262 37 San> No X 34 U 36 37 Detcnphon Ol land Tai Year Sab No Amount TAX RECORO8 Of LAN08 IN THE TOWTMMP Of AMYRIA TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST 06001-0360X20 BEG INTER Of HUFF RO AND M 78 FOR POB TH W ALG CTR LN HUFF RO 345 FT TH S 198 FT TH W 220 FT TH S 155 FT Ul TO NLY LN OF CONSUMERS ROW TH E ALG SO ROW LN 312 FT TO CTR M 78 TH N ALG CTR LN M 78 4X11 TO POB 3 AC Ml 94 990 45 TAX RECORDS OF LANDS W THE TOWNSMP Of BALTIMORE Toem 2 North. Range 8 Weal 06002002 152 00 COM AT W 1 4 POST SEC 2 26 FOR BEG TH E 436 FT. TH N 215 FT TH W 436 FT TH S215FTTOPOB 2 15AMI 94 68263 08-002-002 25300 PAR COM 250 FT W Of SE COR SW t 4 NE FRL 1 4 SEC 2 T?N R8W BAIT.MORE ’WP THN 275 Fl TH W 4M Fl TH S 275 FT TH E 450 FT TO POB 2 64 AMI 94 197 24 06002 002 302 UO BEG 16 ROS E OF W 1 4 POST SEC 2-/-B S 20 ROS E 16 RDS N X ROS W 16 ROS TO BEG 2 AC 391 40 06 002 004 226 CO POB NE COR N > «l 12 NE 1 4 SEC 4 T2N Raw IMlTlMORt ’WP TH W 405 ON N SEC LN TO POB TH S 152 TH W 2M THN X THW 109 TH N l?r Ml TO N LN SO SEC TH E 309 F T Ul ON N LN TO POB W EASE AS DE SC INI 090AML 91 86 70 X 08002 0O4 3MM BEG 2X FT S FROM CEN OF INTERSEC OF MIXER RD AND M3? FOR BEG TH Sl> ta FT TH ELY 2M FT TH NLY IM Fl TH WIY 2M FT EX BEG 450 F SE IY ALONG M 37 FROM INT MIXER RD 8 HWY U 37 TH ELLY AT RT ANG 155 Fl FOR POB THE E 45 Fl TH N 79 FT TH SE IY TO POB 0 89 AMI 94 938 6.’ COM SW COR OF THAT PART OF THE SE 1/4 SEC 4 T2N R8W TWP OF BALTIMORE WHICH LIES N OF COUNTY RO RUNNING E 6 W THROUGH SO 1/4 SEC (MIXER R0| TH E 867 FT FOR POB TH N TO N LN SE 1/4 SEC 4 TH E 262 FT TH S TO SO COUN TY RO TH W TO POB 12 11 A Ml 94 580 37 40 06XXT M7-401M W 3 . W 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 7-2-8 M AC 94 543 94 4j 06-002-011 151 M W X A SW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 11. T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP EX N X FT THERE OF 22 A Ml ■M 76203 42 08-002 012-478 00 PAR SE 1'4 SE 1/4 SEC 12 T2N-R8W COM SW CORSE 1'4 SE 1/4 SO SEC THE 545 FT FOR POB TH E 435 FT TH N 500 FT TH E 345 FT TH N 282 FT TH W 775 FT TH S 782 Fl TO POB 101 A Ml 94 652 59 43 06 002 02V 327-00 COM AT CEN SEC X T2N R8W TH N ON 1'4 LIN 96 LKS. TH N 47 1/2 DEG W 3 CHS X LKS TH S 42 1/2 OEG W 2 CHS 50 LKS TH N 47 1/2 OEG W 1 CH 81 LKS TH S 10 1/2 CHS TO MILL POND TH N 53 DEG E 3 CHS 90 LKS TH E TO N 8 S 1'4 LINE, TH N 5 CHS TO BEG EX COM IN CEN SEC 20 TH W 2 CHS S 5 CHS L 2 CHS N 5 CHS TO BEG 6 XA 94 421 43 08 002 OX 3X00 PAR NF COH NE 14 SW 1/4 SEC 20 T2N RAW POB CENT POST SO SEC THW 8 ROS TH S X ROS TH E 8 RDS TH N X RDS TO POB 1 A 06 002 023 401 -00 NW 1 4 OF SW 1 4 OF SE t '4 SEC 232 8 AISO N 1/2 SE 1'4 SEC 23 ALSO N 51 38 AC OF E 102 34 AC Of SW 1 4 SEC 23 EX COM 693 FT S OF CNTR POST SEC 23 TH E 260 FT TH S 335 FT TH W 260 FT TH N X5 FT TO POB •M 1 029 35 47 08 002 0X 237 00 COM 11 ROS S WHERE N LN SEC 33 T2N RAW BALTIMORE TWP CROSSE S HWY U 37 TH E 14 ROS S 3 ROS W 14 ROS N 3 ROS TOPOB OXAUl 94 7711 48 08 002034 37600 COM AT SW COR OF E 1 2 SW 1 4 SEC 34 2 8 TH E ALONG S LINE 574 FT TH N 454 FT THW 574 FT THS 454 FT TO POB 598 94 407 40 49 08002 035 127-00 E 12 E 1/7 NW 1 4 SEC 332 8 EX BEG AT SE COfl NW 1 4 SEC 35 TH W 40 ROS FOR POB TH N 40 ROS TO IRON POST TH E TO CEN Of HIGHHANK CREEK TH SWIY ALONG CEN OF CREEK TO 1'4 LINE THW TO BEG 37 5 AC 94 43100 TAX RECORDS Of LANM M THI TOWNSHIP Of BALTIMORE Town 2 North. Range ■ Weal 50 08002 035X1 10 PAH COM N 14 POST SEC X T2N R8W BALTIMORE TWP TH E 568 FT TO POB TH S TO CEN HIGH BANK CK TH NE LY CENT SO CK TO CEN LN HWY RNG NAS THROUGH SO SEC 35 TH NLY ON SO CENT LN TO N SEC LN TH W TO POB 625 AMI 94 740 42 LONG MACH PLAT 51 08 002 040-007-00 LOTS 9. 10 31 A 32 I ONG BEACH PLAT 0 36 A Mt 52 53 54 55 56 57 TAX RE COWS Of LANDS M THE TOWNSHIP Of BARRY Town 1 North. Range • Weal 0803001-01900 NW 1 4 SE 1 4 SEC 1-1-9. EX COM NE COR NW 1 4 SE 1'4 SEC 1 W 20 ROS ALONG CENTER OF HWY S 24 ROS E 20 ROS N 24 ROS TO BEG ALSO EX COM IN CEN OF SO SEC 1 FOR POB TH S 775 FT TH E 1320 FT TH N 379 FT TH W 330 FT THN 396 FT TH W MO FT TO POB PAR 16 5 A 94 20661 08 03001023 00 COMM SE COR SW 14 SEC 1-1-9. TH N 50 ROS W 48 ROS S 50 RDS E 48 ROS TO BEGINNING 15 AC EX COM SE COR SW 14 SEC M 9 TH N 330 FT TH W 330 FT TH S 330 FT TH E 330 FT TO POB 94 $94 43 0603002006-10 COM AT CENTERLWE OF COBB RD ANO S LINE OF NW V4 OF SE 1/4 OF SEC 2-1-9 TH N 660 TH W 660 TH S 660 ANO E 660 TO POB 94 368 44 08 03 003009 00 A PAR OF LAND IN THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 3 T1NR9W BARRY TWP BARRY CO Ml DESC AS COM AT THE NW COR OF SO SEC TH S 825 5 FT FOR PO6 TH E 1000 FT THS 480 FT TH W 1000 FTTH N 480 FT TO POB 11 AC 94 428 19 06 03 003 009 80 A PAR IN NW 1/4 OF SEC 3. TIN R9W BARRY TWP BARRY CO Ml DE SC AS COM AT NW COR OF SO SEC 3. TH S 633 FT TO POB TH E 2640 FT. TH S 11655 FT. TH W 1320 FT. TH N 240 FT. TH W 320 FT. TH N 730 FT TH W 1000 FT TH N 195 5 FT TO POB 46 61 AC Mt 94 1.065 32 0803003-01100 W 19 RDS OF W 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 3-1-9. 19 58 08 03 004 002 00 BEG 697 FT E OF N 1/4 SEC 4-1-9 TH E 148 5 FT TH S 90 RDS. TH W 148 5 FT. TH N TO BEG 5 AC 94 249 56 59 08-03-004-016-X A PAR OF LAND LOCATED IN SEC 4. T1N R9W BARRY TWP BARRY CO Ml DESC AS THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SD SEC 4. TH W 460 FT OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SO SEC 4. THE N 740 FT OF THE NE 1/4 OF TH SW 1/4 OF SO SEC 4 . THE N 740 FT OF THE SE 1 4 AND THAT PART OF THE NE 1/4 OF SD SEC LYING STLY OF TH PRI VATE RD RUNNING FROM KINGSBURY RO WTLY TO THE PLAT OF NORTH BAY 94 5 AC 94 724 29 60 08 01 004 017 X THE N 330 FT OF THE S 1320 FT OF THE E 1/2 OF THE SE 1/4 OF SEC 4 TIN R9W BARRY TWP BARRY CO MICH ALSO BEG AT A PT ONE LINE OF SEC 4 1320 FT N OF SE COR OF SO SEC TH CONT N ALONG ScZ LINE 290 FT TH W 1060 FT TO CEN LINE OF KINGSBURY RD TH SWTLY ON CEN LINE OF RD 390 FT THE 1320 FT Ml TO E SEC LINE OR POB 18 AC Ml 94 54387 61 0603007^0100 COM AT NE COR SEC 7-1-9 TH W ON SEC LINE 944 5 FT TH S 100 36M W 452 It FT TH22D32ME73 8FT THS22D32ME 291 68 FT TH S 89 0 W 150 68 FT TH S 1 DE 125 FT TH S 89 0 W 190 48 FT TH NELY ON CURVE TO LEFT 15361 FT TH N 89 D F 101 45 FT TO POB 94 167762 62 G6 03 007 030 00 A PARCEL OF LAND DESC AS BEG IN CENTEROF M43 1 1 100 CH S OF INTER SECTION OF HWY ANO ONE EIGHT LINE OF SEC 7 1 9 TH E 12 RD TH S 12 RD TH W TO CENTER LINE OF M-43. TH NLY ON CENTERLINE TO POB 63 08 0300704900 PAR IN SEC 7 19 DES COM AT PT S 61 DEG W 20 6 S 28 DEG E 369 5 FT FROM SLY COR OF LOTS 9 I 10 OF GW1NNS GROVE N 28 DEG W 28 5 FT S 61 DEG W 100 FT N 28 1/2 DEG E 57 FT N 45 DEG E 100 FT TO BEG LOT 1 PAR 94 181 13 64 0803009003-40 A PAR OF LAND IN SEC 9. T1N-R9W BARRY TWP. BARRY CO. Ml. DES AS COM 4099 95 FT N 87 DEG 35 t£T W OF THE E 1/4 POST OF SO SEC 9. TH N 2 DEG 3f IF E 1479 43 FT. THS 81 DEG 47 W 535 40 FT FOR POB TH N 78 DEG 33 30- E 220 f T TH S 2 DEG 06' 19* E 400 FT. TH S 78 DEG 33 30* W 220 FT TH N 2 DEG 06 IF W 400 FT TO POB ALSO A PAR OF LAND IN DC NW FRA 1/4 OF SEC 9 T1NR9W DES AS COM AT A PT ON THE E 8 W 1/4 LINE OF SO SEC. 10 ROS W OF THE W N A S 1/8 LME OF SO SEC SO PT BEING 40M 95 FT N 87 DEG 35 40* W OF THE E 1/4 POST OF SO SEC. TH N 02 DEG 31 IF E 180 FT FOR POB. TH N 54 DEG 77 33* W 750 45 FT. TH N 07 DEG 04* 30* E 381 90 FT. TH N 87 DEG 14 40*E 16 60 FT TO CEN ONE OF A 33 FT EASEMENT. TH N 07 DEG 04 30* E 145 FT. THN 64 DEG 05 EON SO LINE .-1 36 ft TH S 02 DEG 06 19* E 171 FT. TH N 78 DEO 33 30* E 508 88 FT. TH S 02 DEG 31 IF W 923 FT TO POB 12 AC 94 667 07 £5 06 03014004 50 COM AT THE E 1/4 POST OF SEC 14. TINR9W BARRY TWP. BARRY CO Ml. ANO RUNNING TH W ON E A W 1/4 LINE 880 FT FOR POB. TH CONT W ON SO 1/4 LINE 660 FT TOE 1/8 LJNETH SON SO 1/8 LINE 918 FT. TH E 660 FT. TH N 918 FT TO POB 139 AC 94 336 60 66 0803016-007-10 SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 SEC 16-1-9 94 45491 67 080301700100 S 1/2 NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 17-1-9 AND ALSO BCG AT PT IN CENT OF RAY DITCH WHICH 15 25 ROS W OF NE COR OF NE 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 17 TH SLY IN CENT OF DITCH 20 RDS E 20 ROS TO HWY. NLY 20 ROS. W 5 ROS TO BEG 20 AC 94 495 94 68 060301700500 COMM AT W 1/4 POST OF SEC 17-1-9 AND EON 1/4 LINE 511 5 FT FOR BEG THE 231 FT. TH N PAR TO W SEC LINE 330 FT. TH W 231 FT. THS 330 FT TO POB 94 1503 69 0603-02201000 W 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 22-1-9 60 AC 94 2.51512 70 060302400400 BEG AT N 1/4 POST OF SEC 24-1-9. TH S 1055 FT. TH E 1380 FT TH N 1055 FT. TH W 1320 FT TO POB 31 A 94 63285 71 060302400600 E 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 24-1-9 80 AC EX COMAT E 1/4 POST OF SEC 24 1-9, THS 260 FT. TH W 208 FT TH N 260 FT AND £ 206 FT 10 POB ALSO EX BEG AT SECOR OF SE 14 TH N 300 FT . TH W 716 FT TH S 300 H. TH E 716 TO POB 73 86 A 94 721 83 72 06 03 026001 20 BEG AT THE S 1/4 POST OF SEC 26 TIN R«W BARRY TWP BARRY CO Ml TH N 538 56 FT. THE 1642 52FT. TH S 537 58 FT THS 89 DEG 57 55* W 1643 99 FT TO POB 20 7 AC 94 503 11 73 08 03 027 01500 W 1/2 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 27 1-9 20 AC 94 21404 74 08-03-027 016 00 THE W 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SEC 27. TIN R9W. EX AU THAT PART OF THE W 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SO SEC 27 LYING S OF THE E A W HWY. ALSO EX COM AT THE NW COR OF THE W 1/2 OF THE NE 14 OF SO SEC 27 FOR A POB TH E 1320 FT. TH S 330 FT. TH W 1320 FT TH N 330 FT TO POB AU BEING IN BARRY TWP BARRY CO Ml 67 AC 94 606 14 75 08 03 026 006 00 COM 320 FT N OF CEN OF SEC 2819. TH W 198 FT TH N 56 86 FT E 1*3 FT TH S 56 86 FT TO BEG PAR 94 588 10 76 0803-02800900 COM 376 86 FT N OF CEN SEC 28 1 9 FOR BEG TH W 198 FT. N 726 FT E 198 FT. S 72 6 FT TO BEG PAR 94 561 13 77 060302802300 COM CEN SEC 281-9. TH N 4 ROS TH E 101 FT. TH S 4 RDS. TH W 101 FT TO BEG LOCATED NW 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 28-1 9 PAR 94 1.122 86 78 08 03028 024-00 COM AT PT 84 CEN HWY 4 ROS N OF CEN SEC. 26-1-9. THE 101 FT. THN4ROS TH W 101 FT. TH S 4 ROS TO BEG PAR 94 111 06 79 06-03028-05400 COM 27 ROS S OF CEN SEC 28-1-9. TH S 7 RDS. W 10 ROS N 7 ROS. E 10 ROS TO BEG PAR 94 83008 Omcnpbon of Land Tai Yaer THE S 205 00 FT OF THE W 240 FT OF THAT PART OF THE W 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 LYING £ OF HWY. 11 AC BARRY TWP. BARRY CO Ml 82 83 64 65 67 88 M THE NE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC 34 T1NR9W. BARRY TWP. BARRY COUNTY MI E ». A TF8ANGULAR PAR M TH NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SEC 34 TIN R9W DES AS COM AT THE NW COR OF SO SEC TH S 89 DEG 46 05* E ALONG N LJNE OF SO SEC 1188 89 FT. TH S 11 OEG X IS* E 61523 FT TO W 1/8 LME OF SO SEC FOR POB. TH CONT S 11 DEG 30 15’ E 734 02 FT TO N 1/9 LME OF SO SEC. TH N 99 DEG 48 00* W 150 FT TO W 1/9 LME OF SO SEC. TH N 00 DEG 1715* E ALONG W 16 LINE 718 76 FT TO POB 38 5 AC 64 566 49 080303401110 COM AT SW COR OF SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SEC 34 19. TH E ON T0WNUNE 327 FT. TH N 400 FT. TH W 327 FT. TH S 400 FT TO POB 94 545 80 08 0303600500 S 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 36-1-9 EXASTF9P311 FT WIDE ACROSS ABOVE. DEEDED TO CON SUMERS POWER CO ON 6-1566 8 REC L 305 P 219 ALSO EX AL I THAT PART Ol THE S 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SEC 36. TIN R9W LYING SWTLY OF THE CEN LINE OF SHEFFIELD RO EXCEPTING THE N 311 FT THEREFROM ALSO EX BEG AT THE E 1/4 POST OF SEC 36. TINR9W. TH N 00 OEG 26 45* W ALONG TIE E LINE OF SO SEC 36 A DtST OF 10(0 FT. TH S 99 OEG X 15* W 449 81 FT TH S 00 DEG 26 45' E 967 04 F T TO THE CEN LINE OF SHEFFIELD RO TH S 88 DEG 21 E ALONG SO CEN LINE 450 FT TO THE POB. ALSO EX COM AT THE F 1/4 POST OF SO SEC 38. T1N R9W TH N 88 OEG 21' W ALONG CEN LINE OF SHEFFIELD RO 496 93 FT. TH N 36 DEG 13 30* W ALONG SO CEN LINE 279 10 FT. TH N 54 OEG 28 X* W AL SO CEN LINE 32 5 7 FT FOR TRUE POB. TH CONT N54DEO28 30* W ALONG CENTER LINE 506 53 F T. TH N 05 OEG 17 50* E 129 88 FT, THS 71 OEG 49 30* E 168 5 FT. TH N 21 DEG 10 30* E 108 0 FT, TH S 68 OEG 49" 30* E 195 00 FT. TH 8 15 OEG Iff 30* W 80 FT. TH 8 74 DEG 49 30* E 125 65 FT. TH S 15 DEO 10 30' W 323 00 FT TO POB 27 AC Ml 64 42004 06 03 036-02600 COME 1/4 PO SEC 36-1-9. THN 88 DEG 21 W AL CEN SHEFFIELD RD 696 93 FT. TH N 36 OEG 14 3(7 W AL CEN RO 279 10 FT. TH N 54 DEG 28 30* WAL CEN RD 32 57 FT TO POO TH CONT N 54 DEG X 30* W AL CEN H 506 53 FT. THN 06 OEG 17 50*F. 129 88 FT TH 8 71 DEG 49 30* E 168 5 FT TH N 21 DEO 10 30* E 108 FT TH 8 68 DEG 49 30* E 196 FT THS 15 OEG Iff 30* W 60 FT TH S 74 DEO 49 30* E 125 65 FT. TH S 15 DEG 10 30* W 323 FT TO POB CONT 2 64 A SUBJ TO EA SE OVER SWIY 33 FT FOR HWYPURP 2 64 AC M 663 67 CROOKED LAKE SUMMER RESORT 08030650X00 S 32 FT 8 INCHES OF LOT 24 CROOKED LAKE SUMMER RESORT LOT 94 1.521 79 06 0.1 065 O3J 00 LOT 28 CROOKED LAKE SUMMER RESORT LOT 94 61763 06 03065037 00 LOTS 32 33. CROOKED LAKE SUMMER RESORT LOT 94 1 507 50 0803065 03900 LOT 36 CROOKED LAKE SUMMER RESORT. ALSO COM NE COR SD LOT 36 RUNNING TH S 25 DEG 45 E ALONG ElY LINE LOT C. 53 6 FT W 21 8 FT TO SE COR LOT 36 TH N-DEG 45 W ALONG E LINE LOT 36. 49 FT TO LOT DELTON PLAT 94 1 489 12 08-030/000900 THE W 61 FT OF LOT 41 OF DELTON PLAT ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED I’lAT THERE OF BARRY TWP BAHRY CO Ml 94 1.625 67 BLACKMAN 6 BUSH ADEMTKM 90 06 03 07001200 LOTS H316 BLACKMAN I BUSH ADO RON EX THE WLY 30 FT OF LOT 113 DEL TON 94 1.70360 92 064X3070-031 -00 S 1/2 OF LOT 25 DELTON LOT 94 1.22182 93 0803071303600 LOT X DELTON LOT 94 633 37 EAST BK3 Q4LK1Y PLAT 94 080307300700 LOTS 34 A X OF EAST 84G GILKEY PLAT BARRY IWP BARRY CXXJNIY Ml ACCfXU) ING TO THE RECORDED PLAT DCREOF 94 11266 SM No 96 06 03 080 07^00 LOTS 124-125-126 FAIR LAKE PARK ANNEX 94 171 31 GWINS GROVE 97 08-0309001300 LOT 10 GWINS GROVE LOT 94 1.547 77 98 080 3 090014-00 A PAR OF LAND IN SEC 7 TIN R9W BARRY TWP. BARRY CO. Ml. DES AS. BEG AT A PT ON ETLY LME OF LOT 10 OF PLAT OF GWINS GROVE S 61 DEG Off W 20 13 FT FROM NE COR OF SO LOT. TH S 26 DEG 5T E X FT. TH S 51 DEG 39 W X 73. TH N 48 DEG 07WX40FTTOAPT0N ETLY LME OF LOT 11 OF SO PLAT. TH N 61 OEG OO E ALONG ETLY LME OF LOTS 11 6 10 OF SD PLAT 51 81 FT TO POB UBER 119 OF DEEDS PAGE 94 94 1.443 X 99 0803-090-01500 BEG AT PT LOCATED ON SELY LINE GWINS GROVE 17 FT N 61 OEG E OF COR LOTS 89. TH 8 26 DEG 4ff E 37 FT. TH S 61 DEG W 96 84 FT. TH N 27 DEG 4 W 37 FT TH N 61 DEG E 86 84 FT TO BEG EX BEG AT PT ON SELY LINE GWINS GROVE 17FT N 61 OEG E OF COR LOTS 89. TH 8 26 DEG 40 E 17 FT TH S 61 DEG W 72 FT TH N 27 DEO 4 W17FT THN 61 DEGE 72 FT TO BEG ALSO LOT 11. OF GWINS GROVE EX BEG IN A WTHLY OF LOT 11 21 FT S 61 DEG W OF THE SETLY COR TH N 42 OEG W 26 5 FT. TH S 48 OEG W 25 00 FT TO THE WILY LINE OF LOT 11 TH SETLY ALONG THE WTLY LINE TO THE SW COR TH N 61 OEG E ALONG THE STHLY LINE OF LOT 11 TH S 29 FT TO POB SCOTT PARK 100 0803120028 00 LOTS 3837. SCOTT PARK LOT 94 1X27 WARREN'S ACRES 101 08 03-135 006 00 LOT 7 A LOT 8 WARREN 8 ACRES LOT 94 1.140 74 TAX RECORDS OF LANDS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON Toren 4 North, Ran^e • Wee 1 102 040002 4X 000 00 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 SEC 2 T4N R8W 94 325 X 103 040 003 1?5-000-00 N 3/4 W 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 3 T4N R8W EX COM AT NE COR OF NW 1/4 NE 1/4SDSECW40 FT. S 13 1/2 RDS. E 40 FT. N 13 1/2 RDS TO BEG 94 41399 104 040007 125 300 00 S IMA NE 1/4 SEC 7-4 8 857 38 94 105 040 006 105 0MM NE 1/4, NE 1/4 SEC 84 8 94 27 64 106 040012 325 IM-M NW 1/4 SW 1/4 SEC I? T4N H8W Lx W 350 FT OF N 374 FT 94 266 19 107 04001320500000 E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 13 T4N R8W 94 1.347 57 108 040-013-325-10001 COM NW COR W 70 AC SW 1/4 SEC 134 8 S 1650 FT E 40 FT N 6X FT Ml TO CEN Of DITCH FROM LK SElY UN CEN Of DITCH 750 FT Ml N 990 FT Ml TO N II SEC. W TO POB 94 194 74 109 040014-405 10OM N 1650 FT E 1/2 E 1/2 SE V4 A N 228 FT W 1/? SE 1/4 SEC 14 T4N R8W 94 312 99 110 0400161X10000 E 50 AC S 1/2 NE V4 SEC 16 4 8 EX NE 1/4 S 1/2 FOR POB S IX FT W 1452 FT N IX H E 1452 FT TO POB 94 909 09 111 04001912610OM COM 1320 FT W OF NE COR 194 8 S 274 FT. W 726 FT. N 274 FT E 726 FT TO POB 38M E 247 5 FT E 728 FT TO POB 94 943 14 112 040021 10510002 COM 12 ROOS WNE COR SEC 21-44 S 13 34 ROS W 8 ROOS N 13 34 ROOS E TO POB 94 1.033 57 113 040021 20630000 N 644 FT OF S 57 AC E 1/2 NW 1/4 SEC 21­ 4 8 EXC E 33 FT FOR RD RW 94 11110 78 114 040024-15030000 S 10 AC WOO ACNE 1/4 SEC 24-4-8 94 8836 115 040-024-405-00000 £ 1/2. SE 1/4 SEC 24-68 EX COM AT SW COR SO PAR. E 17 ROS N 10 5 RDS 8 M W J7R0S S TO POB 94 1.234 26 DMcnpton Tai Sale oUand______ Year_______ Amount TAX RECORDS Of LANM M THE TOWMSHP OF CARLTON WANerth.MngilNM 116 04O024-425-00OM W 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 24-4 8 94 1.05197 117 040028 105<X»-00 W 1? NE t/4 6 NE 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 28-4-8 EX COMN 14 POST. S460FT E 1065FT. N 460 FT E 1065 FT TO POB 94 817 96 118 040028 32620000 THAT PART OF N 1/4 SW FRC 1/4 SEC 28 T4N R8W LYING SWIY OF THE FOLLOW ING DESC LI COM S 1/4 POST SO SEC. N 0 DEG 25 MIN E 1375 6 FT TO INT OF Cl OF RDS N 88 DEG 12 MM W 1414 FT AL Cl OF RDS TO N 0 DEG 25 MM E 24 75 FT TO BEG OF LI NO DEG 25 MME 175 25 FT. N 43 DEG 57 MM W 785 3 FT. N 45 DEG 45 MIN W 1607 FT TO END OF SD LME EX COM X FT E OF SW COR SO PAR. N 190 FT E 220 FT S 190 FT TO SHORE OF LAKE SWIY AL SHORE TO POB ALSO COM 1375 FT N 0 DEG 25 MME A 148 FT N 88 DEG 12 MIN W AL QI. N 0 DEG 25 MM E 24 75 FT FOR BEG N IM FT. W X FT. N 0 DEG 25 MM E IM FT. N 88 DEG 12 MM W TO SHORE OF MtDOL £ LAKE SELY Al SHORE TO A PT N 88 DEG 12 MM W Of BEG S 88 DEG 12 MM E 250 FT Ul TO POB 94 567 37 119 040-028 376200-00 BEG AT E II LOT 1 CULBERTS PLAT NO 3 SEC 28 S OO 56M W 35 FT NE COR SD LOT S 880 45M E 120 FT S 250 29M SOS E 164 98 FT N88D45MW46FTS00056M W5617FT N60006M 17143FT N2MFT TOPOfi EX N 35 FT FOR HWY PURPOSES 94 371 78 120 046032 150-10601 A PAR OF LAND IN SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SEC 32 48 COM AT PT LYINGS 20 7ME 575 X FT N 87D S3M E 952 FT S 490 17M E 3 19 FT FROM NW COR OF SW 1 4 NE 1 4 SEC 32 N 100 56M E 172 FT TO CHANNEL N BID 3228 FT ALCHANN S600 51ME 170 FT TO STAKE S 530 8M W 272 25 FT AL DRAIN TO CEN OF BRIDGE N 480 I7M W 65 FT S 480 6MW 1184 FT TO SHORE OF LEACH LAKE. N 590 57M W 15 07 FT. N 67D 56M W 141 FT TO POB EX 25 FT RW ACROSS ABOVE DESC 94 359 31 121 046032-275-10603 BEG AT A PT 337 FT S OF E 1/8 POST NW 1/4 SEC 32-4 8 S 87D 53M W 91 FT S 20 7M E 408 7 FT TO SHORE OF LEACH LAKE E AL LAKE 16 FT. N 182 2 FT. E 175 FT. 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Cole, proprietor of Thomapple Lake Resort owned 80 acres of land bordering on Thomapple Lake, which is a bods of water three miles long and one-half to one mile wide He owned a hotel on the high bank of the lake The Grand River Valley Railroad line, which was leased and operated by Michigan Central Railroad, making it easy for tourists and fishermen to get there Mr. Cole had a steamboat for the benefit of excursion parties and had about 30 fishing boats During the fishing season it was not unusual for as many as 2.000 people in a single day during the months of July and August Large picnic par­ ties frequented the place daily At the hotel there were 12 rooms for guests and ample ac­ commodations for those who came to spend the day enjoying outdoor sports Louis P. Cole was bom Nov. 16. 1821. in Seneca County. N Y His parents moved the family to Ohio when he was 10 years old. He left Ohio for a time learning the shoemaking trade. He returned to Ohio and farmed for a time. He arrived in Michigan in December 1865 He married Hannah Scothorn in 1842 They had five children, three girls and two boys. His son. Alvin Cole, and his wife. Emma, took over the management of the hotel and resort until their daughter Stella Cole and Homer Wade, her husband, took over the mangement. Under their management the resort continued to grow. Paula Cole, sister of Stella Cole Wade, joined in the operation and it continued to grow In 1925. Homer Wade and Paul Cole decid ed to build a dance pavilion beside the lake Facilities available at the lime of this addition included lhe hotel, with dining room, a swim­ ming beach with a water slide, baseball diamonds, picnic arets and a lime railroad depot on lhe Michigan Central railroad line. The new dance pavilion was named "Chief As-Ka-Saw (Asquesah) after an Indian Chief who lived at Thomapple Lake when Louis Porter Cole and his family arrived there in 1865. Cole held a "name the pavilion" con­ test. The name was presented tor considera­ tion by Abe Carlton of Hastings. Mrs. Charles E. Garrett of Delton won second place and the third place went lo Talbert Cur­ tis of Nashville A dedication of lhe new hall was held and was reported in the Nashville News on Thursday. June 18. 1925. An orchestra was hired for the opening and Kim Sigler. Prosecuting Attorney, nmde the opening address. The hall was to be open every Thursday and every Saturday evening during the summer season. The new hall was brilliantly lighted by a new electric plant. The plan was to install a steam heating plant so that the pavilion could operate during the fall and winter months. In 1929. managers Wade and Cole invited the public to join in memorial day festivities at the resort. They offered for "Decoration Day.'* a baseball game between the Lake House nine and the Albion College team, as well as swimming, the water slide, picnic areas, boating and. of course, dancing. The end of the 1920s and beginning of the 1930s were difficult times for the country as a whole and Barry County in particular. A depression gripped the nation Banks were closing, families were losing their homes. Vacation resorts felt the crunch Thomapple Lake resort was no exception. They managed lo keep going for a while, but there was no money for expansion or even or upkeep About this time. Theodore S.K. Reid entered the scene. T.S.K. Reid had met Amber Z. Cruso while they were in the military service in World War I at Fort Sill. Okla Amber was in the Army Nurse Corp and T.S.K. was a pilot. They were married in 1920. Theodore Reid was from Texas. Amber was from the Nashville area and had lived with her family at Quimby The couple moved to Hastings to live. Their son. Don Reid, was born in 1923. The couple were very charismatic people They were active in the community . Amber The swimming raft that Reids built to enhance the beach. It was 20 feet high with diving levels at 8 and 14 feet. Slide at Cole's Landing Pavilion, 1920s. had been a school teacher before she became a nurse. Theodore had many talents and in­ terests. Among his enterprises, he ran for and was elected County Clerk. He was Com­ mander of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45. He was the scoutmaster for the Legion-sponsored Scout Troop. In 1936 Reid discovered that the gas station on the northeast corner of Nashville Road (now M-79) and Charlton Park Roads was for sale. There were two gas pumps there and the station sold Mobil gas. On Nov. 4. 1936. the Reids purchased the gas station They expand­ ed the station, sold their house in Hastings and came out to live there. They also purchased two boats, put them on lhe Thomapple River by the bridge and were in the boat rental business. Then Mr. Reid found out that the resort on Thomapple Lake known as Cole's Resort was for sale. This was in 1938. C.L. Glasgow held the property at this time. It was in run down condition and the price was $5,000. The resort had a 15-room hotel, with a large dining room, big kitchen and there were living quarters on the east side. There was a large vestibule, with a long glass counter case where the candy, cigars, cigarettes, fish hooks and other goods were for sale. There was a lounge in the hotel. Down near the lake there was a dance hall with steam heat. A train station made it easy to get to and from the resort. There was a car­ nage house, a bam. chicken coop, ice house and outside toilets, four holers separate for the men and women. x There was a bathhouse at the lake where the slide had been. There was a grandstand and a ball diamond. On the back of the property was a gravel pit and a creek. The purchase was completed on Nov. 14. 1938. The weather was already cold. The first priority was heat. The hotel had two large wood fired ranges in the kitchen and a pot bellied store in the dining room. The dance hall was heated by a steam boiler, which was located under the train station The Reids began cutting wood in earnest. They had a Chevy truck and a buzz saw and lots of fence rows which were grown up with trees. They ran the buzz saw off of lhe left rear wheel of the truck. Lloyd Goodenough worked for them through that winter They cut the trees, trimmed them into logs and then buzzed them into proper stove lengths, haul­ ing them to the hotel with a car and trailer. Once they had heat in the hotel, cleaning it began. The walls, the floors and the kitchen stoves had not been used for several . cars They put in some inside bathrooms, which re­ quired a septic tank, a drain field and a water supply They built a pump room off of the kit­ chen. The hotel had to be wired for electricity. • Ted Reid with a string of bass with the Reid's-Resort Sign. Rooms at the -resort ranged from $1.50 per day to $15 per week. Three meals a day cost 41.25 or $7.75 by the week Consumers Powers put electric power to the dance hall and installed two gas heating units in the hall as the steam heating system was beyond repair. A pop cooler and some light bulbs put the dance hall in working order. The train no longer made regular stops at the resort so Reids moved it up to lhe level where the hotel was located and made a cot­ tage out of it. By 1940. they had built two more cabins on the west side of the hotel and two on the east side. They hired Florence Howell as the cook for lhe hotel. And Reid's Resort was a reality. In the summer of 1939 the resort advertised square dancing and round damping. This en­ tailed hiring a band. Shorty Schilthroal and his orchestra played there. The dance hall was 50 feet by 100 feet and could accommodate up to 200 dancers. There was a stage at one end of the dance floor and along each side there were seats with a railing separating the spec­ tator seals from the dance floor. The dances didn't work out very well. This was in 1939 and lhe country was still in lhe depression. In 1940, a new roof was put on the hotel. They added a floating raft with a diving board to the beach. The top platform of the diving tower was 20 feet above the raft deck, sup­ ported by 20 oil drums. This diving tower became famous and attracted people from miles around. They hauled in many truck of sand from the gravel pit behind the hotel to improve the swimming beach. They had repaired the picnic tables and Reid's Resort once again entertained picnics and reunions as it had in its earlier years. The chicken dinners were famous luring folks lo the resort dining room. The dance hall didn't work out as well as was expected and the idea of a roller skating rink was bom. This seemed to be a way to add to the income of the resort. They bought some skates from the Chicago Roller Skate Com­ pany to try out the idea. They bought a juke box to play jhe music to skate to. made a skate room in the southwest corner of the refresh­ ment area and ordered 100 pairs of clamp on skates. They put a ceiling in lhe building to help beat it better, tore out the stage This gave an area of about 38 feet by 88 feet and the roller skating nnk was opened The resort attracted people from Indiana. Il­ linois. Tennessee and Kentucky, as well as locally. They added boats to accommodate the fishermen. Reid's Resort and Thomapple Lake were once again on the map. Meantime, there was another war on the horizon. World War II began in 1941. The Reids had been hiring some help to operate the resort Ted Reid's health was failing and in 1942 he was ill a great deal of the time, spending some time in the veterans hospital. He died on Oct. 16. 1943, in Amarillo. Texas, while on a trip west to spend some time with his brother in New Mexico. Following T.S.K. Reid's death. Amber Cruso Reid moved to Nashville. She sold the gas station to Chester and Marv Alice Allerding in February 1944. Carl Sanborn was buying the resort property on a land contract and continued to operate it for several years. The hotel burned in 1946. Carl tells about how hard it was to get replacement roller skates in lhe ensuing years when he was operating the skating rink during the war years. He also operated the cabins and boat livery for several years. In the 1950s Don and Dorothy Reid bought the roller rink and operated it for a time. Sources: Archives. Hastings Banner. Ar­ chives. Nashville News: Archives. Barry County Drain Commissioner 's Office: inter­ views with Carl Sanborn. Brian Reynolds. Barry County History 1985: Nashville. Michigan 18&-19&: The story of the Reid Family as told by their son. Don C. Reid, hxu featured in ' 'Memories of the Past.'' Susan Hinckley. Maple Valley News in 1989. Share Local Information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! The boat landing at Reid's Resort. "The Silent Killer" Scott Brasseur, M.D., will give a free presenta­ tion on High Bleed Pressure "The Silent . .... Killer" on Thursday, April 3, from 7:00-8:30 p.m., in the Conference Center al Pennock Hospital. Dr. Brasseur will explain the dynamics of the heart, arteries, kidneys and circulatory system, all of which are affected by high blood pressure. He will also discuss the various factors that contribute to hypertension and offer answers to questions and insights to care. Dr. Brasseur is board certified in internal medicine and he completed a threeyear internal medicine residency at Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital and Wayne State University in Detroit. Call 948-3125 to register, refreshments will be served. V -e PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W GrMnSt •MM1>nOi Ml 490M UNITED BANK ▼ ’ Member ED I.< OF MICHIGAN �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 27, 1997 Young, Daniels help Hoops gain spot in AAU state tournament College hockey hits center stage with its Final Four The Final Four, college hockey style. While most anxious sports viewers are hovered around lhe television this weekend watching the NCAA basketball Final Four, another collegiate sport will be crowning their national champion as well College hockey Thanks to the success of the local teams (i.e. Western Michigan University and Michigan State included) and the support of cities like Grand Rapids to host regional action at the Van Andcl Arena, college hockey is picking up plenty of steam. And what the University of Michigan has done hasn't hurt the sport cither. The Wolverines this weekend will be attempting to win back-to-back college championships in NCAA's Final Four in Milwaukee. U of M meets Boston College in one semifinal, while North Dakota battles Cornell in the other semifinal. The winners face off on Saturday with ESPN providing lhe coverage. It wasn't too long ago that a young cub reporter entered the office of Michigan Coach Red Bcrenscn to engage in some hockey chat. The office was impressive (numerous plaques and pictures of acheivcments included), but the Wolverines were still one of four or five gcxxl teams in the CCHA and certainly not the only ones. Now. Berensen has the Maize and Blue in the driver s scat, not only in the CCHA but in the NCAA. Players like Hobey Baker (hockey s version of the Heisman) candidate Brendan Morrison and goaltender Marty Turco may be the stars, but Red is certainly the ring master. Many talented players have come out of U of M and the CCHA. At WMU I came across players such as Keith Jones and Mike Eastwood who both currently play in the NHL. Jones was a suitmale of mine who recently scored a game-winning goal for Colorado in contest against the Detroit Red Wings Eastwood is a journeyman player. Many of the top players in the NHL skip the college rinks, but many more great plavers have surfaced from these arenas during the last few years. The sport of hockey is fast, entertaining and very physical, everything that I enjoy about sports And college hockey provides plenty of excitement for those who play hockey or those who just enjoy watching nviting action on the television screen. So do yourselves a favor, tunc in to the NCAA hockey championship this weekend. Oh. and about that other Final Four, take Kentucky over Minnesota (possibly 5-7 points) and North Carolina over Arizona (2-3 points). By the way I remind you. 1 write for a living and do not have part-time job as a bookie. • One To Forget: Received the newsletter from the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association last week and found a past result that was not all that pleasing to Saxon gndiron fans. Back in 1912 Hastings High took on Muskegon in varsity football play and 216 points were scored. The problem for the Saxons was that the Big Reds scored all of lhe 216. • Whitecap Tickets Soon: Beginning in April, the Hastings Banner will be giving out four tickets a week to individuals who correctly answer a trivia question. The question will appear each week in the Banner through July. The Banner thanks the Whitecaps organization, and Community Relations Manager Erin Kauth in particular, for offering the tickets lo us. We hope that many fortunate readers will take part in the •rivia fun and go out and see a great baseball team. • Father and Son Are 49th: Vcrn Hall Sr. and Vem Hall Jr., of Middleville, placed 49th at the Miller $250,000 Doubles Challenge. The event took place on March 22 at Sam's Town Bowling Center in Las Vegas. The Hall team rolled a total of 3233 to place 49th. Donald Howell and Charlos Claunch. of Atrizona. won the title with a 3944. Talk to you soon. Viking hoop star named to Class B All-State team Lakewood junior Jason Elcnbaas is not just one of lhe best basketball players in the area, but he is also considered one of the best in the entire state. The 6-4 Viking forward was named to the Class B All-Slate team last week, an honor that comes from an Associated Press panel. Elcnbaas was named honorable mention by the A.P. Elenbaas averaged 20 points (333 total) in 17 games for the Lake wood hoop team. He shot 54 percent from the floor. 66 percent from the charity stripe and 43 percent from 3-point range. On the boards. Elcnbaas grabbed 86 total rebounds for a 5.5 average. Elenbaas is one of seven first-team members, and one of 15 players, to be honored on next week's J-Ad Graphics All­ Barry County basketball team. He also was on the all-county basketball team as a sophomore, being amongst the Vikings' top performers in both scoring and rebounds In the Capital Circuit. Elcnbaas was not only named all-conference, but was given lhe award of being the league's Most Valuable Player. He was the first Viking basketball player to receive that recognition. Dunng the post-season, the junior forward was one of Coach Mike Maciasz top players. Lakewood defeated Portland 41 -32 in district play with Elcnbaas scoring a team-leading 12 points to go along with his 10 rebounds. Area spiker receives college scholarship Lake wood senior Pearl Ward was one of two local volleyball players to recently receive a scholarship from lhe West Michigan Volleyball Officials Association. Ward, a key member of the Vikings' team that went to the Class B State semifinals, earned the $1,000 scholarship and will use lhe money for her future schooling at Grand The Lakeside Hoops are headed to the April 4-6 State AAU tournament and two locai hoop stars have played big parts in keeping their star-studded team alive. Rachel Young, a junior at Hastings High, and Joni Daniels, a senior al Lakewood High, are key members of the 18-year-old Lakeside Hoops squad The local pair have provided the team with tough inside play, points. 3-point bombs and stingy defense. The duo's play helped lhe team lo win three limes in regional play last weekend After losing a triple overtime game lo the Oakland Suns, a team with five All-Staters, last Friday lhe Hoops came back the next day to score three wins and a trip to the Stale tournament. Daniels tallied a team-high 31 points to lead the Hoops to an 88-68 triumph over the Northern Exposure from Kingsley. Saturday's second win came against the Rochester Raiders. 66-33. Young, as she did in the day's first game, nailed some 3pomters that benefited the team's winning cause. Still, as Young slates, her main role on lhe Hoops’ team is defense. The Raiders' output on Saturday showed what kind of defense Young and her teammates are capable of. The final game pitted the Hoops against an All-Star team from the other end of the state, the Western Wayne Wildcats. In a must-win battle, the Hoops prevailed over the fast-breaking Wildcats 64-60. At one time, the Hoops trailed by 12 points, but led by Mandi Stowe’s 27 points in the second half the local team came-from-behind in the final minutes and prevailed. “She (Stowei stepped it up a lot," Daniels exclaimed The H<x>ps could be described as a Dream I earn in basketball terms. Not only arc Daniels. Young and Stowe (Ludington) on the squad, hut so arc basketball stars Angie Farmer from Wayland and Katie Dykhousc ol Grand Rapids Christian Daniels. Stowe and Dykhousc pros ide the (cam with plenty of points inside, while Young and Farmer give the Hoops great play at the guard positions. Both Young and Daniels said the adjustment from playing on a high school team lo suiting up for an AAU contest has its differences “It's really team-onented." Young said. "You arc able lo meet a lot of the girls that you play against (in high school) who are considered some of the best in lhe state." “In AAU there are a lot of good players and a lot of gcxxl post players." Daniels said. "1 like playing at school better because I'm with my fnends." The State tournament will be held in Grand Rapids al numerous school sites. The winners of that tournament will earn a trip to the National finals in Tennessee. "I would really like lo go. I've never been to the Nationals." Daniels said. College basketball scouts tend lo flock to AAU games, finding a great deal of talent on just one team. At the rcgionals last weekend scouts came from area schools as well as universities from all around the United States. And there's another big thing that AAU basketball offers the players, valuable experience. Winter spots teams celebrate feats School records and eye-raising accomplishments were obtained by Hastings High’s wrestling team during the winter sports term. The Saxon wrestlers held its season-ending banquet on March 19 and at the event awards were handed out. letters were rewarded and records, along with recognition awards, were presented Two school records were achieved during the 1996-97 wrestling campaign. Jamie James now is the Hastings career leader in takedowns in duals with 134. The old record was set by Archie Leatherman (1985-86) who had 111 takedowns. Chris Stafford now holds lhe school mark for most escapes in duals with 29. Mike Opolski (1992-93) held the old record with 23 escapes. Recognition awards handed <|ut by the team also revealed many impressive accomplishments. Bill Blair. Luke Notcboom. Chris Stafford. Juslin Walers and Ed Youngs were those who accomplished the feats. Blair — Most dual lakedowns (39); season wins (36); letter points (166). Noteboom — Most dual nearfalls (29); reversals (18); dual wins (21); dual decisions (12); season ncarfalls (41); season reversals (33); season decisions (20). Stafford — Most dual escapes (29); season escapes (41). Waters — Most dual pins or forfeits (16); most dual team points (105); season pins or forfeits (24). Youngs — Fastest pin of the season (14 seconds). Volleyball Awards Hastings High's volleyball team also held its banquet and some special awards were awarded: Most Valuable Player — Anne Burghdoff Most Improved Player — Sarah Hayes Sportsmanship Award — Janette Jennings and Amy Robbe O-K White All-Conference — Anne Burghdoff (Honorable Mention). All-County Next Week The All-Barry County basketball and volleyball teams will appear in next Thursday's (April 3) Hastings Banner. Thirty one athletes from Hastings, Delton. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville will be recognized by J-Ad Graphics for their winter efforts. The Hastings BANNER J’Amy Cross recorded a 30-7 1/2 toss in the shot put and Susan Hubbard had a 28-7. Rachel Dreyer went 12-9 in the long jump. Erica Fulmer and Anne Burghdoff leaped for the Saxons in the Hastings' boys team will be at Eastern Michigan University on Friday and both teams will compete al Lansing Waverly next Wednesday This Week in Prep Sports 945-9554 • Amy Robbe (15) and Anne Burghdoff (in left-hand corner) were two of the Saxon volleyball players honored last week Robbe shared the Sportsmanship Award with Janette Jennings, while Burghdoff was MVP and All-OK White Conference. I "It's a nice win to have right away." part in the two mile. Hastings also sent two relay teams to the event. Marsh. Erica Fulmer. Burghdoff. and Katie Thomas went 2:48.30 in the 6-lap relay. Marsh. Shaw. Laura Thomas and Katie Thonus finished the 8-lap relay in 3:4853. Advertise in... I Hastings' track team competed for the first lime on March 19 and one athlete made the most of the early start by taking a first. Senior Andrea Dreyer covered the 60yard hurdle event in 8.5 to win lhe Grand Rapids Community College Track and Field Invitational. Dreyer was one of 15 Saxons to take part in the season-opening competition in what she hopes will be another banner spring season. "h’s a nice win lo have right away." Dreyer said. "I hope to make it back to State again; 1 want to improve upon my performances from last year and win conference." Some lofty goals, but certainly aims that are within reach. Charissa Shaw was another Hastings* athlete to place at the G.R.C.C. Invite. Shaw finished fifth in 880-yard run with a time of 2:44.5. Laura Thomas also ran in the same event and covered the course in 3:04.1. high jump. Hastings had two solid performances in the 60-yard dash with Emily Dipert placing sixth in 7.72 and Burghdoff followiQg close behind with a 7.8. Jenni Hayes, along with Andrea Dreyer, took part in lhe 60-yard hurdles and recorded an 11.29 time. Jennifer Hodges competed in the mile, while Sally Edger and Destiny Seebcr look Lakewood spikers on the season. On a volunteer basis the association hold: a tournament each year to earn mony for the scholarships. The WMVOA banquet is March 25 at the English Hills Banquet Facility in Grand Rapids. Viking Jason Elenbaas was an All­ Barry County performer as a sophomore and now is an All-Stater in his junior year. "1 went in and everyone knew each other, but Joni and 1 didn't," Young said. "You get a lot of experience I'm real excited, it's a very good team." Saxon sprinters start track season at G.R.C.C. Invite Valley Slate University. Ward registered 100 kills. 64 service aces. 70 block solos and 72 block assists for the Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message, putting together a marketing program that GETS RESULTS! Rachel Young, ot Hastings, played a key role for the Lakeside Hoops providing both defense and 3-pointers when needed. Track: Feb. 28 — Hastings (Boys only) at EMU; April 2 — Hastings at Lansing Waverly. Soccer: April I — Hastings at Forest Hills Central; April 3— Hastings at Forest Hills Northern. Baseball: April 2 — Portage Northern at Hastings; April 4 — Hastings at G.R. Catholic. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 27. 1997 — Page 11 COUNCIL, continued from page one $40,000 from lhe budget over two years rather than $20,000 this fiscal year and $20,000 in the next. • Gave final preliminary plat approval for Northridge Estates, but insisted that Excel Engineering, developers, to adhere to city policy of having roads be at least 36 feet wide. Mayor Frank Campbell said he is opposed to narrower streets and Councilwoman Miriam White said approving such a move would make it more difficult for emergency vehicles to gel in and out of that area. • Heard a presentation from Slate Senator Joanne Emmons, who told members that the Senate says it has found SI39 million in the School board filing deadline is April 7 People wishing to run for area school board scats have until 4 p.m. Monday. April 7. to file nominating petitions. Twenty certified signatures of registered voters in the school district arc required for candidates to appear on the June election bal­ lot. Candidates are urged to obtain extra sig­ natures on nominating petitions, in case some are found to be invalid. In Hastings, one scat being vacated by Board Vice President Colin Cruttcndcn. There is also only one scat up for grabs in the Thomapplc-Kcllogg school district, cur­ rently held by Trustee Wendy Romph. In lhe Maple Valley school district, scats currently held by Treasurer Andrea Montgomery and Trustees Allison Avery and Tim James will be up for grabs In the Delton-Kellogg school district, the four-year terms of board President Paul Hughes and Secretary Sally Adams arc expiring this June. In Lakewood, board members David Lindberg and Dennis Smith are up for re-election. YMCA NEWS Bowling SCORES: budget that could be spent on roads without raising any taxes Emmons added that revenue sharing funds may increase this year • Upheld the Planning Commission s rec­ ommendation lo deny requests for rczoning at 303 Mill St. (from induMnJ to rcsidential) and at 114 N Washington St. (from general business to apartment and office) af­ ter second reading of a proposed ordinance to accommodate the changes.. • Granted a request from local Girl Scouts lo sell cookies in the parking lot next to Ty­ den Park Apnl 19. 20. 26 and 27 and May 3 and 4 • Learned from Mayor Campbell that he hasn't been able to find anyone yet to fill in two vacancies for alternates on the Zoning Board of Appeals The city will advertise for the positions • Granted a request from Hastings Manu­ facturing to have a picnic for retired person­ nel and current employees Aug. 2 at Fish Hatcher) Park, but refused to allow reserving the pavilion, which by policy is always available to the public on a first-come, first served basis. • Granted a request from Gull Lake Chris­ tian School in Richland to use the softball field in Fish Hatchery Park on May 8. Councilman Barry Wood expressed concern about reserving use of city facilities for outof-county parties, but Penrod said the city parks are open to all. • Voted 7-1 to name the new road at the industrial park under construction Enterprise Drive. There had been several suggestions for a name, including Assembly Drive, Spectrum Street, Success Boulevard. Future Street. Entrepreneur Drive. East Oliver Street and Tangle Town Road. • Approved the expenditure of a little more than SI0,000 to replace lhe variable fre­ quency drive for sludge pumps at the wastewater treatment plant, as requested by Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield. Wednesday P.M. HAS Machine 69-39; F.H. Parties 64%-43%; Mill’s Landing 63^15; Lifestyle.; 6l%-46%; Mace Pharmacy 6116-46*6; Eye A E.N.T. Spec lists 57-51; Valley Realty 55-53; Nashville Chiropractic 54-54; Hair Care Center 53%-54%; Misfits 50-58; Varney’s Stables 50-58. High Games A Series — L. Barnum 212-572; K. Sutfin 200-201-567; T. Christopher 214-546; K. Becker 207-520; S Sanborn 209-520; B. Miner 196-506; G. Olis 171-477; C. Parsons 206-480; R. Murphy 174-455; E. Ulrich 173-447; D. Bums 152-439; M. Snow 150-431; C. Shellenbarger 146-393; B. Johnson 165-446; B Moore 156-405; G. Cochran 147-348; L. Weyerman 148-393; N. Halifax 142-367; E. Mesecar 159-418; M. Maison 173-470; F. Snyder 181-440; • -----------' Doner 178-467; -S. Drake 151-452; J. Leo 169-453. L. Yoder 188; B. Norris 182; D. Brewer 147; B. Blakely 168: N.. Varney 168; M Brimmer 167; P. Snyder 151: M. Dull 140 Red Dog-ettcs 37-15; Milcher-T 36-16; Mill's Landing 31-21; Styles-R-Us 30-22; NAPA Giris 28-24; Outboard Inn 27-25; Nashville Chiropractic 24-28; Melaleuca Inc. 22-30; Edward D. Jones 22-26. Riverside Cemetery 19-33; Hastings Bowl 19-29; AAI Bunny Bunch 13-39. Good Games A Series - S Rose 205; C. McGinn 145; J. Hurless 168; B. Hayes 173; S. Sanborn 220-563; B Roush 183; L Potter 112; K. Farr 157; D. Bartimus 218; A. Keriey 148-426; P Wright 190; O Staines 198-518; J Lewis 173; C. Burpee 169; S. Dunn 161; L. Tilley 192; D. Curtis 159; S Sanborn 166; N. Taylor 153; P. Fisher 199- 519; S. Varney 199-497; K. Leinaar 188; L. Kendall 169; B Cuddahee 229-575; C Curtis 148; K. Covey 196. To learn how you can help. caN the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. YMCA Youth Council's Mens Basketball BMber W-L Union Bank......................................................... 9-3 Ritchies Koffee Shop........................................ 8-4 Terry’s..................................................................5-6 Hastings Drill Team......................................... 4-8 Grandma’s Green Tree................................... 3-9 gMdor Blairs Landscappmg....................................... 10-2 Peterson/Brown............................................... 10-2 Mainstrect Savings........................................... 7-5 Bosleys................................................................. 4-8 Hastings Merchants..........................................3-9 Cappon/Welton............................................... 2-10 Results B Minor — Union Bank 27 vs. Terry Basketball 51. B Major — Blair Landscappmg won by forfeit over Bosley/Masse; Hastings Mer­ chants 55 vs. Cappon/Welton 41; Mainstrect Savings Bank 46 vs. Cappon/Welton 38: Brown/Peterson 70 vs. Blair Landscapping 71; Bosley won by Foreh over Mainstrect Savings. YMCA of Barry County and the Harth«s Youth Council’s Adult Floor Pocfcey W-L-T ■toe...................................................................2-0-1 (Green................................................................ 2-0-0 Red.....................................................................1-1-0 Grey...................................................... 0-2-1 Yellow..............................................................0-2-0 Results For Tech 7 vs. Cappons 7; Green 9 vs. Computer Dugouts 4. Adult Coed Volleyball Standings Team W-L Bennett Industries........................................... 39-3 Hastings Saxons........................................... 29-13 Digit................................................................29-13 Flexfab............................................................ 23-19 Pennock Hospital......................................... 21-21 Hastings Mfg.................................................. 19-23 Burkey Sales and Service............................. 5-37 AU Set............................................................... 3-39 Loans For Homeowners! Regardless of credit history. call for same-day approval. B-B’s Shoe Repair (Formerly Beebe’s) sk Now Under New Ownership * COMPLETE UNE OF LACES A SHOE PRODUCTS Repairs: tents, tarps, zippers, coats, horse equipment. Recondition All Leather Products Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series — B Bowman 193-551; S. Parish 200-537; B. Weatherly 210-514. Bays Good Games — C. Sanborn 215: K. Martin 191; D. Humphrey 190; J. Buller 177; D. Salazar 173: M Spidel 164: C. Bowman 161. Giris High Game and Series —A Burton 122-322. W. Miller 109. T. Morgan 98. Hi 616423-8348 231 South Broadway. Hastings 7:30 p.m. - MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION with the Ancient Order of Tenebrae CFIF—ATC THF RFSIIWCTTONII 7:30 a m. - EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE 8:30-9:30 a.m. — Easter Breakfast. 9:30 A- 11 OO a.m. - WOKSHIP CELEBRATIONS MORRISON LAKE CONDOS 'Natural Woods Setting 'Adjoins Great Golf •500 ft. Lake ' At. *2-3 Bedrooms/3 Baths “Lots of Windows ‘Custom Interiors ’Large Two-Car Garage ’Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. _ _ _ SNOWMOHLL STORAGE INSIDE Located in Middleville. Very reasonable rates. Call 616-3654583 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 25, 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 616*642*9623 It’s Our Business To Build New Business At Wfictre Wager' Recreation Bowling League 13 Freeport Elevator 35; Gavin Ford 29; Fair­ child Oil 29; Crystal Clear Water 24; Barry Automotive 4. Good Gaines and Se-ies — S Anger 530; B. Burkhuff 508; D. Lambert 546; J Buehler 502. E. Olsen 545; I. Buehler 502 R. 226-527. 121 E. Orchard. Dehon PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH rnilss south ufSmsc. at public atxsss to taka Sunday Night Mixed BScrs 71; Short N Sweet 65; Fearsome 4 64%; D & N Mortgage 63; Thunder Alley 63; Bowling Buddies 62%; Tas maniac's 61. QB A Associates 60; S A S 59%; Rednecks 59; Diehards 58%; Runarounds 58%; 2x4 56; Danger Zone 55; Friends 48; Beginners Plus 47; Get Along Gang 43; See Ya 37. Womens High Games and Series - K Sutfin 223-623; K. Becker 189-532; L. Bar num 182-524; M. Martin 169-479; M. Bowman 180-476; D. Vickers 177-461; V. Miller 165-452; C. Wilcoi 160-441; B James 152-425; L. Beyer 171-424; B. Walker 157-414; E. Hammontrec 196; M. Snyder 179; N. Lambert 177; K. Conley 176; D. Krallman 174; A. Hubbell 153. Mens High Garnet and Series —C. Martin 191-586; B. Hubbell 167-499; K. Beyer 176-493; M. Cross 180484; J. Smith 169473; T James 177458; K. Bushee 216; B Rentz 203; K. Hammontree 203; D. Vickers 202; G. Snyder 198; C.W Simpson 183; R. Snyder 171. 60-52; Friend 59-53; Nash 58'A-53W; Wood­ mansee 56-56; Brewer 52-60; Snyder 51W-5O%; Brodock 48W-63W. Moucoulis 47-65; Schlachler 45-67. Lelhcoe 42-70; Richardson 4114-7016. Ladies (.nod Games and Series — G Pol­ ler 164-400; C Glasgow 201-512: K Colvin 169-176; M. Kingsley 123; S. Pennington 195-476; G. Oris 191-485: D. Keller 154: C. Trumbull 146; M Matson 178-493; B. Johnston 169; G. Denny 172; I. Sieber 151. vin 182-475; M. Schdolemeyer 158; R. Kingsley 150; H. Service 175-480; R Nash 189-521; W. Woodmansee 190 569; P. Terpening 167; G. Forbey 190; C. Haywood 187-502; C. Jesick 177; B. Terry 210-562. C. Allman 163; R. Schlachler 212-521; J. Blossom 194; L. Bowman 141; R. Mason 180-488; W. Malkeboatc 174: J. Beckwith 177-473; R. Conley 171-471; N. Hall 180481 Moose Mixed Four R's 75%; Heads Out 68%; Three Pomes 67; Odd Balls 67; Get Lucky’s 65%; Nine and a Wiggle 64 %; Big O s 62 %; Rocky 4 61%: Late Cotners 61%; Ten Pins 60; Special K’s 59%. Working On It 60; Sears Service 51%; Gilions 50%; Gutter Gang 44; Ramblers 44; Rosco's 41; 4 Stars 33. Mens Good Game and Series — J. Bar­ num 239-654; C Purdum Jr. 248-637; E. Keeler 236-637; M McKee 259-635; J. Mays 224-615; A. ’ ’ -----------' Taylor 210-609;* J.“ Bartimus 208-607; M Kasinsky 236-594; B Keillor 199-537; S. Gilions 235-593; R. Fay 213-578; R ~ “ -----------Robbins 203-560; “ D. ‘Sears 196-528; H. Service 193-501; B Madden Jr. 190-494; W. Gilions 170-457; F. Wilkes 178-456; S Peabody 221; T Heath 193; T. Rainwater 193; D. Tinkler 180; R. Roush 177. Hughes 223-583; S Keeler 207-564; R. Becker 223-556; L Barnum 182-532; K. Keeler 207-529; S Sanborn 193-522; J Mad­ den 190-521; F. Ruthruff 180-514: B. Faul 186493; Arends 192-492; C. Barnum 145-392; Keillor 152-370; L. Palmiticr 134-362. LcHarves 72-32; Question Marks 67-37; Leftovers 57%-46%; Bosleys 55%-48%; New Team 51-53; Hummers 5O%-53%; Varneys 4616-57%; Hastings Bowl 45 59; Lucky Shots 37%-66%; Early Birds 36-60 189472; J. Lewis 169-466; O. Gillors 168-455: S. Lambert 156453; J. Ruthruff 168-451; D Collier 163-434; M. Steinbracket 146-422; M Atkinson 171; B. Norris 160; C. Stuart 159; T. Teixeira 154: E. Dewin 147; B. Sexion 144; D. Olmstead 150; —B-JJodo 121. _____ .... Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 33-11; Advanced Commercial Printing 32-12; Woodmansee Sawmill 28-16; Pin Seekers 28-16; Flexfab 24-20; Hastings Bowlers 22-22; Viking 20-24; Lockshop 18-26; Mosutler Graphics 13-31; Bye 2-41 Mens High Games * Series G. Snyder 191; H. Bowman 199; R. Reed 206; P. Scobey 214; D. Blakely 224; M. Yost 167; R. O'Keefe 188; . Womens High Gaines A Series B. Norris 165; S. Landis 196; B. O'Keefe 184; B. Sexton 160; D. Sample 140; S. Bowman 188; C. Mayhew 149. ★ HAPPY 6Oth ★ HAPPY 60th ★„ OPEN: Monday-Friday 9-6; Saturday 9-1 Take Hcxrfsoo Lake Rd.. Tuesday Trios 3 Ponies Tack 78-30; Late Bloomers 70-38: BAL Dolls 70-38: Mills Landing 51-57; Trouble 49-59; Taz Devils 44-64; Becky's Main Si. 36-72; Day by Day 34-74. High Games — S. Glasgow 244; S Vandenburg 244; M. Eaton 237; L. Potter 228 High Series - Glasgow 634; S. Van 609; B. Moody 592. High Games ami Series - B Bumford 156; N James 1’7; A. Alexander 156; M. Snyder 188-529; L. Trumble 168; L. Conger 156: S. Vandenburg 213-554; M Eaton 156; D. Kelley 181-501; K. Fay 152; B Hayes 191-530; L. Tilley 205-537; L. Potter 175; S. Snider 169; J. Hurless 180; S. Glasgow 204-559; S. Day 166 Senior Citizens Colvin 76-36; Jesick 66%-45%; Kuempcl 66-46; Hall 64-48; Vrogindewey 61-51; Olis CASH FAST! 1-000-968-2221 At* No. t7.nO67 IE E»faf« of JOHN P. YOKE Social Socurity Nurnbof 364-32 2940 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your intorott in tho oilolo may bo barred or a<faefad by the following: The decadent. whoso last known address was Hanover House *2. 2900 Evons Court, Hastings. Michigan 49058 died 6-12-96. An instrument dated May 13. 1996 hot boon admitted as tho will ol tho deceased. Creditors of the deceased or* notified that oil claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to tho independent personal representative Vickie Dunn. 7655 Day Rood. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative ond the Borry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter ossig.ied ond distributed to tho persons entitled to it. David L Zobeli (P-39939) 2845 Capitol Avenue SW. Suite 115 Battle Creek. Michigan 49015 (3/27) HASTINGS Varstty Jackets Novdty & Promo hems. Team Urolorms. Drogn Consukatxm 123 S. Jeffe.son Street Hastings, Ml CommonPoinl Mortgage LEGAL NOTICE Be the FIRST on your block (or on your road) to have a spring GARAGE SALE. Advertise it in the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS! Bowkrcttes Bennett Industries 62-50; Dorothy's Hair Styling 62-50; Kent Oil 60-52; Carlton Center Excavating 56-56; Hecker Insurance 52-60; D.J. Electric 44-68. Good Gaines and Series — L. Dawe 156; J. Doster 160454; K. Doster 125; K. Fowler 180-498; T. Christopher 186-529; B Blakely 172; J. Pettengill 178-429; M. Dull 163-399; L. Elliston 189-526: E. Ulrich !83-i74; B. Hathaway 175-488; N. Goggins 157-402; T. Redman 141; L. Courtney 193-491; N Potter 194; J. Hamilton 179; B. Hathaway picked up 4-6-7 split. 'i here to *e<o vcwr bvimesi We wj>t -r* rtrtemt new writs *y1 '***» engaged :oup*« * tox area and let them know who CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE HYDRANT FLUSHING «ou re where rou re and what you hive to otfr its a viiuMXe semce to them rd r i-MHab* and ahtrtabe way fa you to increase sales And because we do d an m To tod am how ws can become a Uekonr Uapvi tpomoe Warn about ewplewment oyportnmorv or to amnyr a hexnr vm. call Char Bain, 945-2729 Notice is hereby given that the City of Hastings Department of Public Services will be flushing fire hydrants through­ out the City on April 1st and 2nd of this year. Hydrant flushing may cause a slight loss of water pressure and some discoloration. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk ----------------------------------------------------- I Could this be who you think it is? If so, stop by... HCB and wish NAG a Happy 60th! ★ HAPPY 60th ★ HAPPY 60th ★ BARRY TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING ON 97/98 BUDGET • APRIL 1,1997 • Barry Township Board will hold a Public Hearing on the Township proposed budget for fiscal year 1997-1998 at the Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard at 7:00 p.m. on April 1, 1997. Respectfully, Debra Dewey-Perry. Clerk Richard Barnum, Supervisor CITY OF HASTINGS Of PARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES 1996/1997 Street Tree Request for Bids The City of Hastings is requesting bids for provision only (not installation) of trees to be planted in the street right of ways and public parks throughout town. Proposal forms and specifications are available at the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058. Bids are due at the above address no later than April 9. 1997 at 5:00 p.m. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bids, and to accept the bid which the City believes to be in its best interest, all factors considered. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 27 1M7 New requirements for driver’s ed could save lives Want one? by Mary Warner Staff Writer A new stale law that changes lhe proce­ dures for acquiring a driver’s license is aimed at giving new drivers enough behind-thewhccl experience to avoid fatal accidents, ac­ cording to the manager of the driver’s educa­ tion program for Hastings High School. High school teacher and longtime driver’s education instructor Jeff Simpson said that according to statistical evidence, "the 16ycar-old age group has been the age group with the most driver fatalities of any age group in the U.S." That is the case because the 16-year-olds cither lack dnving experience or are riding in a car with a group of teens. Simpson said. When there are a lot of teens in lhe same car. he said, the driver is more easily distracted. The new law is "trying to give teenagers more driving lime plus more supervised driv­ ing time to get them to a level where they can drive by themselves." he said. Taking effect April I. the new law requires "graduated licensing " The first phase of the licensing procedure. Simpson said, requires students to take 24 hours of driver’s training classroom instruction and six hours of onthe-road instruction. That increases by two hours the former amount of classroom in­ struction required. Simpson said. After the 30 hours of driver’s training in­ struction is done, students can take a written lest and obtain a learner's permit. The permit requires an adult to be present at all times, when the permit holder is dnving. A total of 30 hours of driving must be done with the permit, with the adult in the auto logging the driving time. The new driver murt also drive with a permit for a minimum of three months Once a driver has completed 30 hours of driving in a minimum of three months, he or she is eligible for a required six hours of additional driver’s ed classroom instruction. Simpson said these classes will be devoted to teaching students defensive driving. After the additional classroom instruction is taken, new dnvers then have to log an ad­ ditional 20 hours of adult-supervised driving time, in a minimum time period of three months. Persons eligible to begin phase one of the instruction have to be 14 years, eight months old by June 30 to qualify for sum­ mer driver’s education program. That is a change from the old law. which required teens to be al least 15 years old before they could lake driver's education. The old law also did not require drivers with learner's permits to drive a certain amount of hours. Previously, learner's per­ mits were given to those 15 years or older, and those who were already 16 when they re­ ceived lhe permit would only have to drive 3(f days before they were eligible for a full, non-restricted license. With lhe new law. when a teen turns 16. he or she is eligible for the Intermediate Level of the graduated licensing program. (The first phase is called the Learner’s Li­ cense Level.) Obtaining an Intermediate Level license requires a person to be 16 yean of age and to have completed all the classroom instruction and driving time required in Level One. That is a combined total of 36 hours of mad and classroom driver’s training instruc­ tion. 50 hours of supervised driving with a learner's permit, and a six-month minimum time of having a driver’s permit. Ten of the 50 hours of supervised driving must be done at night. In addition, those applying for a Level 2 license must lake a road test. In the past, students were able to take the written and road tests for their licenses right at school al the completion of driver’s training, and when they turned 16. they just had lo bring their birth certificate and license fee to lhe Secre­ tary uf State’s office to obtain lheir license. Now. the road tests are administered by state-approved private companies ex individ­ uals. Road tests administered by schools were free; now the students must pay a fee to whoever is administering lheir road test. Simpson said stale officials are currently making a new written test for those seeking a Level I learner’s permit. That test will be administered by Hastings driver’s ed instruc­ tors upon completion of driver’s education, but Hastings will not be giving road tests. Students can obtain a list of private agencies giving road tests from Secretary of State of­ you want with our Prime or Better home equity loans. Guaranteed. And for a limited time, you can get a 3-year fixed term fices Those seeking a Level 2 license cannot have been involved in an accident or have a moving violation within 90 days of apply­ ing for the license. Once a Level 2 license is given, it has a restriction. The holder of the Level 2 license cannot drive from midnight to 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed parent or So get what you want for what you need with the best home equity loan program around. Come in today or just call 1-800-OLD KENT. guardian. Or. parents can sign a form allow­ ing lhe teen driver to drive between midnight and 5 a.m. with any licensed driver who is over 21 years of age The Level 2 rest net ion. Simpson said, is aimed al "getting teens off the roadway late at night" when accidents are more likely to OLD KENT -Pfwne R*w «s th* rate snow" as the Pnme Rate -n the Money Rate Tawe o* The Wa» StwJourn# For heme equity msa*-nent loans Pnme Rate w* be Ottrnwwd at the erne ol the loan The Pnme or Bener Loan is a 36 month t<>ed rate home equity loan The current Annual Percentage Rale (APR) <s 8 25% To obtain thrs rate you nxi® have payments automatical deducted from a chedung or savogs account am must have an OW Kem Preference or OnLme Ched-ng Account The loan .s payab* m 36 equa' monthly payments For e«amo*e a $10,000 fl loan woUd roqure 36 payments ot $314 51 Apptoes to 80% loan to vax* loans only MEMBER FDC ©OLD KENT BANK 907 occur. When a teen turns 17. he or she is eligible for a non-restricted license. To obtain a Level 3 license, a teen must have driven with a Level 2 license a minimum of six months, and must not have been gisen a moving violation or been involved in an ac­ cident for a minimum of one year. Moving violations include such things as failing to come to a complete stop at a stop sign, im- Jeff Simpson, a Hastings High; School teacher, is a longtime driver's , education instructor. proper turning, speeding, or other such civil infractions. Brochures outlining the steps of the gradu­ ated licensing program are also available at Secretary of Stale offices. Once a person turns 18. he or she is no longer required to go through lhe graduated licensing program, and can just take a writ­ ten test and road test to obtain a license. Simpson said the decrease i the age when a teen can lake driver’s training is expected to increase lhe number of students applying for driver's training this summer. Normally lhe district has about 230 driver's ed students split up in two sessions in July and August. This summer, that figure may jump lo 300. he said. Hastings* seven driving instructors should be able to handle the increased load. Simpson said, but the new law is "going to overload” some schools* driver's training programs, he said. He said Hastings' pool of driver’s educa­ tion instructors has been slowly dwindling, and not enough teachers are obtaining their driver’s training certification to replace lost instructors. He said there aren't enough col­ leges in Michigan offering certification, partly because demand for lhe certification classes is dwindling. At Thomapple Kellogg, the number of students who cannot take driver's training because classes are full may increase because of the new law. according to driver's educa­ tion instructor Tom Fletke. "We always have an overflow." Fletke said, with as many as 20 students having to wait until lhe following summer to obtain . their driving instruction. The district decides who gets bumped by birth date, with those who are oldest receiving priority. The district’s three instructors usually train between 190 and 200 student drivers each summer. Fletke said, in three sessions in July and August. The district is hoping to hire an additional driving instructor, he said, but. reiterating Simpson, he said driving in­ structors are getting hard to find. Simpson saio Hastings will probably offer the six hours of additional driver's training required in Level One this coming winter. The classes may be offered after school or on Saturday, he said. "We’ll offer it enough limes for (lhe students) lo get their six hours in." he said. Simpson said some teens are trying lo avoid the graduated licensing program by taking driver's training prior lo the April 1 deadline. Private driver's training agencies are charging a minimum of $225 for driver's in­ struction. he said. Simpson said he is in favor of the new graduated licensing program because it will "put teenagers in the proper position to gain experience to make them a competent driver." However, he said, the merits of a portion of lhe new law. which gives school districts the option of dropping their driver’s educa­ tion programs altogether if they so choose, has yet to be debated by Hastings officials. Simpson said in 1998 schools will be given the choice of whether they want to provide driver's training. If a district chooses not to offer driver's training. Simpson said, the district will have to provide students with vouchers worth a certain amount of money, which lhe students can use toward the cost of private instruction. The amount of money provided by lhe dis­ trict is dependent on how much money the stale distributes to school districts to fund driver’s training. Simpson said. If a district does decide to offer driver's ed­ ucation. he said, it can also charge a certain amount of money for it. That amount would be determined as follows: the state dis­ tributes a certain set amount of money for driver's training to each district and lhe dis­ trict is required to spend the same amount in local dollars for driver's ed. If local program costs exceed the amount of money given by the slate and matched by the local district, then individual students can be charged the additional costs. That difference could amount to an esti­ mated $40 or $50 per student. Simpson said. Such a cost for driver’s education could be a hardship for some students. Simpson said. Before the law was passed. Simpson said, a suggestion was made to give students from low-income families vouchers to help them pay for driver’s training. But the suggestion was not voted into law. No decision has been made by Hastings or TK yet about whether lheir programs will continue in 1998. Simpson and Fletke said. �1 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 27, 1997 — Page 13 Southeastern fair features elaborate projects Jeremy Cuddahee (left) created a farm, Tracy Stockham made Greenfield Deer Park, and Luke Tossava built a replica of the McKeown Road bridge. From left, Shannon Poll, Kaysie Lancaster and Amanda Hurless created a covered bridge, a log cabin and the Barry County Courthouse for the social Southeastern Elementary School. ern Elementary. He said he and his family came up with the idea of making a store out of toothpicks after kicking around several different ideas. His mother's dollhouse supplied the miniature furnishings and accessories that filled the inside of the store. Other students' projects were equally elab­ orate. Amanda Hurless created a cardboard replica of the Barry County Courthouse. Luke Tossava crafted a replica of the McKe­ own Road bridge. Kayla Amie made a model by Man Warner Staff Writer The general store and one-room mold was two stories tall, had a winding staircas. lead­ ing from the first floor to the second floor, and was made entirely of wood. On lhe second floor, a stand held a white wash bowl and pitcher, and an antique lamp sat on a table beside a double bed. On the first floor, a long counter in the back of the room held a dozen egg,s. a loaf of bread, and other items. Canned goods were stacked on a side table A basket on the floor held scis­ sors. a dressmaker s tape measure, and other sewing materials. Looking at IO-ycar-old Derek Baldwin's social studies project was like turning back lime to the late 19th or early 20th century. Derek, his mother Dawn, father Steve, and Uncle Larry spent many hours meticulously glueing together tiny toothpicks to create the two-story store and motel. Derek was one of the participants in a fourth grade social studies fair at Southeast­ studies fair at of the Ambassador Bridge. Projects were supposed lo be rotated to Michigan in some way. Because m»ny of (he projects were difficult, students were permitted to have assistance fron. family members and others. Students earned extra credit for the pro­ jects. They also came away with a much greater knowledge of lhe subject area they chose lo focus on. The fair, according to Southeastern fourth grade teachers, was "a great success." UTILITIES, continued from page one blc and could lose the protection of right of ways. But City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes said that won't be a problem because the schools are considered a municipality. ' When the 7-1 vote was taken, with Coun­ cilman Harold Hawkins absent. Campbell cast the only negative vote. Hastings Township Treasurer Diana Phillips asked if the schools will get police protection from the city. She was told no. unless a 425 agreement is reached or if there is annexation. Schocssel, when contacted Wednesday, said the County Planning Commission has insisted that sewer and water services be in place before the new school is opened. He added that both the city and (ownship had promised to help make it possible for Star Elementary to get sewer and water. "We don't want to be in the middle of a dispute between the city and township," he said, "but we've already bid out lhe project." He said that construction is scheduled to begin in mid-April. The superintendent said. "We’re very anxious to get this resolved." Derek Baldwin made a general store and one-room motel out of toothpicks. Kayla Arnie built the Ambassador Bridge; Brian Harmon made a replica of Thomas Edison's laboratory. CITY OF HASTINGS — NOTICE — To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 9, 1997 beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L O'CONNOR, Secretary WAL-MART, continued from page one >. we could have a nice retail store near Hast­ ings." Rutland Township Supervisor Bob Ed­ wards said engineers from Wai-Man were at the meeting and said they were working with the Michigan Dcpanment of Transportation to improve lhe intersection and that Wal­ Mart would pay for any upgrading. The en­ gineers said they planned for the store en­ trance to be from Gun Lake Road. Local attorney Bruce Gee is handling the proposal for both Wai-Man and lhe current propeny owners, Thomas and Christina DaiIcy. He said Wal-Mart expects construction of lhe possible store to cost around $7 million, while generating total sales of $40 million per scar The land immediately around the 17-acre parcel is zoned commercial. Gee said, though it is not the C-3 the Daileys and Wal-Mart are asking this parcel to be re-zoned to. Commercially zoned land around the parcel currently extends to Green Street and Cook Road If the Township Board concurs with the Planning Commission's judgment and re­ jects the change, the proposed zoning change will effectively be rejected. However, the board can refer it back the Planning Com­ mission for further study. Edwards said the proposal tentatively is scheduled for the Township Board's April 9 meeting, depending on how soon the com­ mission can turn over its minutes to the board. If it cannot be discussed at that time, it may be lhe focus of a special meeting or scheduled for the board's May meeting. * . Happy 40th! w MEAN DO NOT UM MASTIC SAGS Only yard trimmings and brush will be accepted. NO MITAU, or CAMAM wM bo occaptvd. For further Information regarding waste pick up, please call the City of Hastings office at 945-2468 Evwril 0. Manabum, City Clerk XtnitjMtgj First Baptist Church of Hastings 309 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, MI 49058 •w —AUCTIONEERS— KENDALL TOMAS............................................ Hartings*45-1014 DON VEKMJW............................................ Caledonia4BM136 FKD and CHAJtLENE LEWS . ^oKo am 464-4564 • HOPE TOWNSHIP • NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING 1997-91 Fiscal Yaar C □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Monday, April 7,1997.............. Monday, May 12,1997............ Monday, June 9,1997......... .. Monday. July 14,1997............ Monday, August 11,1997...... Monday. September 9,1997 Monday. October 13,1997 ... Monday, November 10,1997 Monday, December 9,1997 Monday, January 12.1999 Monday. February 9,1999..... Monday, March 9,1999........... 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 730 P.M. 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. TODAY, MARCH ft AT 1 Mt AM LOCATED: In OrongertBe. Michigan. then west to Boulter, turn south to sole site Household A CoBecHWer Many smol antiques, o*d toys, bedroom suite, round oak table. Hoover washer pursuant to act 43 of the Public Acts of 1963 ss amended. Vehicle; 1976 nght-hond drive Postal jeep New Sporting Goods: From a bait shop many rods A The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. reels, many lures A baits, anchors, tackle boxes, fish boat, golf clubs & more' Building materials, hand tools, shovels, rigid pipe cutter; sheep ear togs A tattoos. 55 gal. drum; mortar tub; pitcher pump, oak lumber, oak lawn chair, lawn fertiliz­ er spreader; wood tool chest, belting, jock, fence stretcher. 3' to 7* chom imk fence ond gates, many c**c*“ *e~ce parts, barb wire 1935 Chevy station wagon. 1904 Ods station wagon. 1975 3/4 ton Fcrd A copy of the budget will be available for public inspection at the Prairieville Township Hall during normal business hours on Monday-Thursday from 900-500. □ Monday, August 14,1997.......................... 7:00 P.M. □ Monday, November 5,1997...................... 7:00 P.M. □ Monday. March 12,1999 ------- Annual Meeting.................. „................ 7:00 P.M. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids lor senrices, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon three (3) days notice to the Prairieville Township Cleric by writing to the address below or call (616)623-2564 All meetings held at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43. Business hours Wednesdays 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon and 1:00-3:00 P.M. Building Inspector-office hours Thursdays 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. Office phone 948-2464 Minutes may be inspected during regular business hours. truck, flat bed trader, hoy wagon. A many other items'I Come and fO<n us for th«$ HoNdov Auchan Brmg yoix town cho’.'s St* room for more items Col late e.enings <16 666 BIBB ★ WATCH NEXT WUK'S REMINDER FOR THE APRIL 23RD HOUSEHOLD AUCTION ★ rTWWTRED IQWTWMp MDTk 10115 S. Norris Rd. Delton. Ml 49046 Sylvia W. Forster, Clert I From Hastings, take A-42 west to Yankee Springs Rd . turn south to KeHer Rd . turn west to Marsh Rd . then south to Scdd<er. 49046, □ Monday, May 0,1997.................................... 7:00 P.M i DOO FRIDAY AUCTION ★ The Prairieville Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 1997-98 on March 31. 1997 at 730 P.M at the township hall at 10115 S. Norns Rd.. Delton. Michigan, MANNINO COMMISSION MEETINGS of Hie BANNER CLAJKNCL HAUS............................................ MakerMA9700 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULE EXTRA COPIES I The City of Hastings Department of Public Services will be picking up brush and yard waste during the week of April 21st. Said Items should be at the curb at 7:00 un. the first morning (April 21st). When: Easter Sunday, March 30 When: First Baptist Church Bnekfast: 930 - 1IM5 am - Free Worship Service: 830 h 11:00 am e W/ien you see this gal wish her SPRING CLEAN-UP OF BRUSH AND YARD WASTE Rejoice in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Easter Morning • 4C « 4C ’ • W • tt1 • Public Notice Planning on cleaning the garage? Get rid of useful, but no longer needed items through a Banner Classified. Call 945-9554. I �P»9® 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 27, 1997 COURT NEWS: Bobby G. Psalmonds. 40. of Richland, was sentenced lo prison after he pleaded guilty lo one count of first -degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 13 years old. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell said in exchange for Psalmonds* plea, a second such count would be dismissed and l»er office would recommend a cap of seven years on lhe minimum sentence. "This was a very difficult decision to make." said McDowell. "I didn’t like reduc­ ing the amount of time to be served. She said because the victim was a 7-year-old who she described as "shy." she didn't feel it was in lhe best interest of the child to put her through a trial.. McDowell said this has been ar. ongoing problem with Psalmonds and "to his good fortune he’s never been caught and this is the first time he's had to face the court." She also said Psalmonds has admitted lo molest­ ing the child in Kalamazoo County and an­ other child in Washington stale. “Mr Psalmonds needs to be locked away where he cannot victimize other children and get counseling for his problem, although I'm not confident he will be successful." said McDowell Psalmonds' attorney. James Goulooze. said Psalmonds admits he is a pedophile, but will not admit he has escaped punishment. "Mr. Psalmonds is remorseful. He has been honest and forthright and willing to ac­ cept responsibility." said Goulooze. "Mr. Psalmonds has fought his particular problem all his life and would definitely like help. Whatever help has been available, he's sought that all his life." Goulooze said he believes Psalmonds has redeeming qualities and is a candidate for re­ habilitation. He asked the court lo impose a minimum sentence of five years. In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher said lhe recommendation of the proba­ tion department was 84 to 372 months in prison. He said that translated to a maximum term of 31 years, which was on the lop end of the life expectancy scale. "Admittedly, he's a pedophile and poses a grave danger to children." Fisher said of Psalmonds He said while Psalmonds is a veteran and has a good work history, he felt the plea agreement, "strikes the right balance under these circumstances." He sentenced Psalmonds to 7 lo 25 years in prison, with credit for 132 days served. In other recent Circuit Court business: • Patrick B Townsend. 35. of 277 Lake­ side Drive. 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HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St, Freeport, Ml EOE HIRING ASSISTANT MANAGERS, all shifts, competitive wages and benefits. Apply at lhe Hastings Burger King. 1310 W. State St.. Hast­ ings, Ml. 49058_____________ NOW HIRING DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bedroom A1S/MR home, need GED/High School Diploma, Michigan driv­ ers license with less than 6 points, pick up applications at 1505 N. Church Street, Hart­ ings, 616-945-9613__________ NURSES NEEDED: For pediatric case in Nashville area. Please call Sparrow Homecare Network Private Duty Services 616-381-9800 EOE. exchange for his plea, a charge of being a fourth time habitual offender was dismissed. McDowell said, "clearly Mr. Townsend has a serious problem with alcohol and pos­ sibly drugs." She said with as many drunk driving convictions as he's had. Townsend has had many chances to control his prob­ lem. Townsend's attorney. Bill Doherty, said Townsend "appears as many alcoholics do — someone with a lot of potential." but has a Jekyll/Hyde personality with alcohol. "1 ask the court to consider making an investment in in-patient counseling, which has not been attempted with Mr. Townsend." he said. He also slated Townsend has not had any alcohol related accidents. Fisher said the probation department rec­ ommended 4-10 years in prison, "but I'm go­ ing to give you one chance lo work within lhe community. If you fail this. I'm going to sentence you lo 80 to 120 months.” the maximum allowed by slate sentencing guide­ lines He sentenced Townsend to five years pro­ bation with the first 12 months in jail and credit for 36 days served. He also ordered Townsend to pay a $500 fine and $500 in costs, which can be paid in full through community service. He also ordered Townsend lo attend substance counseling. • Raymond R. Wagner. 21. of Parchment, was sentenced to jail after he pleaded guilty in February in District Court to breaking and entering. In exchange for his plea, a charge of being a third lime habitual offender was dismissed. McDowell said Wagner had broken into the Barry Township American Legion post with two ocher people. She said Wagner had given a full confession, committed minimal damage in the break-in and had gained a min­ imal amount of money and asked the court to follow the terms of the plea agreement by sentencing him to one year in jail. Wagner's attorney. Frank Hillary, said Wagner's role was limited to that of lookout, though he agreed that did not minimize Wagner's role. He said Wagner had also come forward and told police about the break-in when they had little evidence. "At the age of 21. you’ve certainly estab­ lished a poor record for yourself." Fisher told Wagner. "Il's my hope one day you'll wake up and decide to lead a normal life like the rest of us instead of one behind bars." He sentenced Wagner to three years proba­ tion. with the first 12 months in jail and credit for 71 days served. He also ordered Wagner to pay $317 restitution, a $250 fine and $250 in costs as well as attending sub­ stance abuse counseling. • John W. Coe. 17. of 634 E. Hubble St.. Hastings, was sentenced to jail after he MILL STREET DAY CARE: has openings Mon-Fri.. 6am-6pm all ages, in my home 616-948-9612. 8DG080073226 VERY NICE 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT now available in town. Featuring attached garage, large balcany, heat included, air conditioning, stor­ age. dishwsher. Contact Len at 616-948-2808 after 6pm or page Bill at 517-340-2728 anytime and leave number. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. 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You will never be forgotten. __________________His Family LN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Duane White who was taken from us 23 long yean ago. Lovingly remembered by. His Family l Of 12-VOLT FENNER FLUID POWER HYDRAULIC UNITS. Self-contained. Like Monarch. $300 OBO. Call 616-945-9340. after 6:00pm. pleaded guilty earlier this month in District Court to committing larceny in a building. In exchange for his plea, a charge of break­ ing and entering was dismissed. McDowell said Cr. and three others, in­ cluding two juveniles, had broken into the St. Rose Elementary School and stolen some money raised at a fund-raiser. "There have been numerous attempts in juvenile court to work with him and teach him he is not making proper choices." she said. She asked the court lo follow the pro­ bation department's recommendation of two years probation and 90 days in jail. She also asked that a request for youthful trainee sta­ tus be denied. Coe's attorney. Frank Hillary, said Coe admitted he served as a lookout and that the juvenile offenders knew what they were looking for. He said Coe was "brutally hon­ est lo me and the pre-sentence investiga­ tion." adding Coe was not defensive about his rule, but defended one of the juvenile as being set up by another defendant's com­ ments. In asking for youthful trainee status, he said Coe has been attempting to make changes in his life that a felony record like this would ruin. Fisher told Coe. "Unfortunately you've had numerous opportunities in the juvenile court system that you haven't taken advan­ tage of." He said he would foltow the proba­ tion department's recommendation, but would deny the request for youthful trainee status. . He sentenced Coe to two years probation with the’ first 90 days in jail and credit for 29 days served. He also ordered Coe to pay a $250 fine and $250 cos*-, which could be paid in full through community service. As conditions of probation, he ordered Coe to complete his GED or high school education, be in his residence from midnigght to 6 a.m.. not loiter in a public place, not be in a public place with two other males and attend substance abuse counseling. • Jerrid A. Velte, 17. of 64 Cullbert Drive. Hastings, was granted youthful trainee sta­ tus. McDowell said Velte had stolen credit card numbers while he was on bond for larceny of boat motors. "1 can't understand why some­ one who appears to have such a good future would jeopardize that future by doing some­ thing so stupid." she said. She added that Velte will start college in June and has had no previous trouble, so she agreed with lhe request for youthful trainee status, but felt some jail time should be im­ posed to punish Velte. Velte's attorney, Thomas Dutcher, said he appreciated McDowell's comments, saying Velte committed "misdemeanor stupidity” and “felony stupidity, and unfortunately we don't have penalties for that." He said despite the fact there were two crimes, youthful trainee status was still appropriate and agreed jail lime over Spring Break would be appro­ priate. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Velte, "Your grade point is higher than mine when I went lo Hastings. I don't know if it’s sym­ bolic of grade inflation or lhe stupidity of these offenses." He said due to Velte's oth­ erwise clear record and "exemplary" school status, he would grant youthful trainee sta­ tus. He sentenced Velte to one year probation. Under youthful trainee status, if Velte suc­ cessfully completes probation, no record will be kept of this offense. Fisher also order Velte to serve his spring break in jail, pay restitution of S25.49, complete his high school education and perform 150 hours of community service. • Andrew D. Nelson, 17. of Wayland, was sentenced to probation and jail for a charge of second degree home invasion. McDowell said the juvenile court has "tried very diligently" lo work with Nelson, but he "has failed utterly and completely of any opportunities provided by the juvenile court system." She said Nelson and some friends committed this home invasion while he was on bond for another home invasion. She asked the court to follow a plea agreement of 12 months in jail, saying she agreed with the pre-sentence report claim that "he has done nothing but slap the court square in its face.” Nelson's attorney. Bill Doherty, said Nel­ son has begun participating in the life skills class offered at the jail, saying be "under­ stands the next stop very well could be prison." He asked the court to follow the agreement, saying Nelson "seem to me io have quite a bit of potential." In imposing sentence. Fisher said. "You haven't made a very good impression on anyone yet Mr. Nelson and I'd include my­ self in that camp." He sentenced Nelson to three years proba­ tion. with the first 12 months in jail and credit for 127 days served. He also ordered Nelson to pay a $250 fine. $500 in costs, at­ tend substance abuse counseling and be transferred to the Department of Corrections "boot camp" program as authorized by his probation officer. FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybrid bluegills, rainbow trout, walleye, largcmouth and small­ mouth bass, catfish, perch, fathead minnows. LAGG1S* FISH FARM. 08988 35th St.. Gobies. MI 49055. (616)628-2056 Days, 624-6215 evenings. The Cappon’s gas station in Nashville was lhe victim of an armed robbery early Sunday morning. According to reports released by the Barry County Sheriff's Department, at 4:14 Sunday morning an unidentified male wearing a ski mask entered station with a silver hand gun and escaped with an undetermined amount of money Barry County Deputies were called lo the scene and though assisted by Ionia Stale Police Post's canine unit, no suspects were apprehended During the incident a female clerk reportedly was struck in the face and over the head several times. She was treated at Pennock Hospital in Hastings and released. Since the lime of the incident. Barry County Officials and Troopers from the Nashville Police Department have continued a joint investigation. To date no arrests have been made Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call the Barry County Sheriffs Department Former Delton teacher arrested on drug charge by Jason Carr Staff Writer A former Del ton-Ke Hogg teacher was ar­ rested March 17 by undercover officers from the Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) Stale Police Detective Ll. Paul Edwards said Amy Iciek. 26. of Plainwell, attempted to purchase crack cocaine and marijuana Edwards said some Delton-Kellogg parents and a student informed troopers al lhe Hast­ ings post of the Michigan Slate Police had attempted to solicit information from stu­ dents on where to purchase narcotics. Hast­ ings troopers then passed on the information to SWET. Iciek is charged with possession with in­ tent to deliver cocaine. Edwards said, due to statements she made to the undercover offi­ cers that seemed to indicate she intended to deliver the drugs to someone else. She has since been released on a personal recog­ nizance bond. He said it does not appear anyone else fiom Delton-Kellogg schools was involved. Delton-Kellogg Superintendent Dean Mc­ Beth said Iciek resigned her position as of Monday. "This is a terrible situation for her. her family, the student population and lhe staff of Delton-Kellogg." said McBeth, "but other than that I don't care to say anything." Iciek had directed Delton-Kellogg's annual theater production last month. She has been arraigned on lhe possession charge and is scheduled for preliminary ex­ amination April 8 in Kalamazoo County's 8th District Court. POLICE BEAT: Area man arrested on pot charge MIDDLEVILLE — A Middleville man is scheduled for an April 2 preliminary examination on a charge of possession with intent lo deliver marijuana. Middleville Police Department officers said they made a traffic slop for a loud exhaust on Kevin D. Ballard, 39, near lhe comer of Stale Street and Lake Street, March 19. When Ballard opened a car ashtray to set down a cigarette, officers said he exposed a handrolled cigarette, after which be partially closed the ashtray again. When he was asked to open lhe ashtray again, officers said Ballard opened it while sticking his fingers in the ashtray, pulling the cigarette against the edge of the ashtray. When officers asked Ballard to step out.of his car. they then asked him why he lied about lhe cigarette. Police said Ballard told (hem he had received a marijuana joint from a co-worker. Officers said they then conducted a patdown searches after noticing several bulges in his coal. During lhe search, officers said they felt a plastic bag in Ballard's coat pocket and could see part of the bag with brown material inside. They removed the bag which contained three individually packed bags that officers said smelled of marijuana. As officers continued their patdown search, they said they located another large bag of marijuana in an inside pocket, which Ballard told them was for his personal use. Officers said the largest bag field tested positive for marijuana. Police said they seized Ballard's cash and vehicle. Juvenile held for domestic assault HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested a 16-year-old girl for domestic assault March 22. Police said they were called to a domestic situation in lhe 700 block of S. Dibble Street involving two juvenile sisters. The mother of lhe two told police she heard them arguing over a pair of jeans. When sne went to check, she saw the older girl with her hands around her sister's neck and heard her say she wouki kill her. After the fight slopped, the mother then called 911. While speaking to dispatchers, one daughter disconnected the phone, after which lhe mother called back to 911. Police said both girls were verbally hostile to (hem during lheir investigation. Officers said the younger girl had red marks on both sides of her neck and throat area and both girts confirmed lhe fight was over a pair of jeans. The suspect was returned to the home later in the evening, when juvenile probation officers informed police there may be no juvenile facilities in the area with room. When lhe girl was returned, police said they learned the younger one had left the home. Police said no medical attention was required and alcohol was not a factor. Woman held in assault, battery HOPE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested a 33-ycar-old Battle Creek woman March 16 and were seeking a warrant for assault and battery. Deputies said they saw the woman sitting on a porch outside a home in the 4000 block of South Shore Drive. She told deputies she had been forced out of lhe house and at that time three other women emerged from the home. The mother of a 3 5-year-old Battle Creek woman told deputies she wanted (he woman on the porch taken to jail. Police said about two minutes after they entered lhe home to speak to the women, lhe suspect walked and began exchanging profanities with the 33-year-old victim. Deputies told the victim to leave the room and she did so. re-entering the room three times. When she returned the third lime, the suspect raised for forearms and shoved the victim backward. Deputies said they pulled lhe two apart, and the suspect struggled as deputies attempted to handcuff her. They said even when handcuffed, she attempted to walk toward the victim again. Further investigation showed the two had been arguing eartier in the evening, which resulted in the suspect charging al the victim. Pedestrian not injured in accident HASTINGS — A Hastings teen was not injured when he was struck by a vehicle March 18. Hastings City Police said Gloria D. Lintemuth. 46. of Shelbyville was west bound on Stale Street near Church Street wh$n Michael D. Simms, 15. ran in front of her from between two parked cars. Lintemuth told police she could not stop in time and hit Simms. Simms told police he had looked for cars, but was struck after running in front of one. Citizens invited to help sheriffs group HASTINGS — Sheriff Steve DeBoer is inviting Barry County citizens to become associate members of the Michigan Sheriffs' Association Educational Services. People can join the voluntary program for $20 and these tax-deductible funds provide technical resources, training and legislative support. Dues are also used to support crime prevention and awareness programs, promote public safety, fight drug abuse and provide 90,000 BTU FURNACE. 80% efficient $450. 616-948-3691 call between 9am-2:30pm. FISHER 24 DISC AM/FM cassette, $650. 616-945-0375 Cappon’s station in Nashville was armed robbery victim SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Cal 616-9454554 additional training for sheriffs and deputies. Membership appeals have recently been mailed and people wishing lo become associate members can also sign up by contacting the sheriff's office. The associate membership program was begun to provide citizens with a chance lo tend support to law enforcement. "As lhe need for building stronger public-private law enforcement partnerships in lhe country continues to escalate, programs such as this continue to grow in importance." said DeBoer. "Il is a valuable investment in our future." The Michigan Sheriffs Association was founded in 1877 and is a non-profit professional and educational organization. It is based in Lansing. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-04-03.pdf 37434dea8d90d7c5229e1b6385d50cc2 PDF Text Text Dems to hear candidate for gov. See Page 2 Health Dept, wins award Sports teams spring ahead See Page 3 See Page 10-13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C-3 "" Public H'irar' W 'tiling,'" **'59 . Hastings ANNER THURSDAY, APRIL 3. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 14 PRICE W News Briefs Hepatitis outbreak not hitting county ’State off County’ lot Friday topic ' » Junes Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, will five the annual "Slue of lhe County" address at the next First Friday forum at noon April 4. The program will lake place at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of State and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Bailey, who has begun his second term on the board and third yew as chairman, will review some of the accomplishments and talk about some of the challenges ahead for county government. James Pino, who has been coordinating the First Friday series since its inception in 19*9. said this would be a good time for citizens to ask questions about some of the key issues involving lhe County Board, including finances, privatizing government •et­ vices. the Road Commission, grant writing services and plans for a rare*. The forum aeries, sponsored by the Barry County Demoermie Pnrty. *Md on the First Friday of each month ——■ n — - uwuaw nuuOmvuw may go non-partisan The Middleville Villa«e Council last week learned th* there is interest in making the village elections in 199* non-partisan, which would eliminate party affiliation for all rsndidukt Proponents say that non-partisan elections can save money because they often eliminate the need for primanea and they say partisan elections often keep good candidates from seeking office. A two-third vote of approval by the Village Council would be needed to make the change. The City of Hastings and the villages of Lake Odessa and Woodland are three examples of area municipalities that now have non-partisan votes. Middleville Village Clerk Maria Fuller said she will look into wh* needs to be done. Women invited to ’evening out’ The Barry County Women’s Festival is inviting area women to “an evening out* at 6 gm. Thursday, April 17. * the Middle Villa Itm. Included will be dinner, musk by Paul Anthony Meek and a pre Iteration by humorist Peggy Kline. "Where's My Ruby Red Slippers?" Cost is *20. Reservations are required. Proceeds will be used to support this fall’s Women’s Festival. For more information, call 945-4193. Fire destroys home Wednesday afternoon When fire fighters from Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville and Bellevue departments arrived at this home at the comer of Butler and Barryville Road in rural Assyria Township yesterday, it was totally engulfed in flames. The home was completely destroyed and the blaze remains under investigation. No estimates of damage were avail­ able at press time. School backs athletic director by Mary Warner Staff Writer A Barber Road resident characterized a spe­ cial Hastings School Board meeting last Wednesday as a "support party" for High School Athletic Director Tim Johnston. Hastings resident Dan Dipcrt hod requested lhe meeting to discuss his concerns about lhe athletic program. School board members originally were going to hear about Dipert's problems with Johnston, and then have a second hearing to deal with concerns Dipcrt had expressed pre* iously about high school varsity track coach Paul Fulmer. Dipert told the board he did not want to pursue the Fulmer hearing, but wanted to go ahead with the Johnston meeting. He ex­ plained later that he did not want the second meeting because "I assumed Mr. Fulmer would be (al the Johnston hearing), so what­ ever I had to say to Tim Johnston, he (Fulmer) would hear anyway." Johnston's supporters, many of them teachers in the school system, spoke on his behalf at lhe beginning of the meeting, call­ ing him "a fine school administrator," a "great organizer and motivator" and "a man we cannot afford to lose in this building." Wendi McCausey. high school teacher and assistant athletic director, told the board that "the things that needed to happen (in the high school athletic program) were happen­ ing the minute Tim walked through the door." Karen Sutherland of Barber Road, a friend of the Dipcrt family, told the board that "it feels like we're having a support party for Mr. Johnston instead of dealing with the is­ sue at hand. I think this has really gotten blown out of proportion. The issue is not Mr. Johnston's character. 1 did not know Mr. Johnston's character is under attack." Sutherland said that Dipert "is a wonderful person, too. He's been in the community a Sec HEARING, continued page 6 to mouth, she said, but the strawberries in question were probably contaminated during the packing process. She said no type of food is more at risk for lhe disease than any other. "Any food could have been contaminated just as easily," said Malwiejczyk. Symptoms of hepatitis A include fatigue, poor appetite, fever, vomiting, dark urine and jaundice and occur two weeks after expo­ sure to the virus. Matwiejczyk said the dis­ ease "pretty much runs its course on its own." but infected peopie should still be seen by a physician to make an accurate di­ agnosis. Hepatitis A can be prevented with thor­ ough hand washing. If it does appear, steps can be taken to stop its spread within 14 days. Family members and others in close contact can be given a immune globulin which prevents the virus from turning into the disease, but docs not stop exposure. She said lhe immune globulin is not a long-term vaccine, "so it’s not a case where everyone should get a dose of it." See HEMTITIS, centineed page 2 Animal shelter to get repairs, improvements by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Animal Shelter soon will get some long-awaited repairs and im­ provements. Up to $50.0-90 is going to be spent to improve conditions at lhe shelter, which once again received a dissatisfactory report card from a state inspector. The County Board of Commissioners, in a 5-2 vote, ap­ proved the expenditure last week after a vetcrinarian/inspector from the Animal Industry Division of the Michigan Department of Agriculture said he wanted a written timetable for correcting deficiencies. “He (the state inspector) wants to see something happen within 60 days," said Board Chairman Jim Bailey. The state does have the power to close the shelter if repairs are not made. Though Commissioner Emmet Herrington called the proposed renovation a "Band-Aid" approach. Bailey said the repairs will be more than cosmetic. "Once we do the fixing... that building will last as long as we need it." Commis­ sioner Tim Burd said. Corrections required by the state inspector include pennanent repair of a fence for the indoor and outdoor run in one of the kennels, repairs of cracks in the cement floor which need to be re-cemented and sealed, repair of other cement cracks in the large kennel area, drain work in lhe large kennel area where the "drain backs up," fixing a leaky roof over lhe large kennel and electrical wiring problems. See SHELTER, continued page 2 National Honor Society inducts 41 ■ 46th National Day off Prayer plannod The 46th annual National Day of Prayer is scheduled for noon Thursday. May 1. at the steps of the Bury County courthouse. The day is set aside for millions of Americans to gather across lhe nation on courthouse squares, village halls, capital steps, stadiums, parks, churches, synagogues and other public places. People are asked to pray for the nation, the states and their leaders, local officials, educators, law enforcement personnel and families. This year's theme is "In God We Trust." The governors of all 50 states. Puerto Rico and several other U.S. territories are expected to sign proclamations declaring the special day. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two long time." She said Dipcrt and his wife have "raised wonderful children." Sutherland said the issues Dipcrt has raised have "not been professionally addressed. "In­ stead," she told those assembled at the meet­ ing. "it seems like you're trying to slander (the Dipcrts) for trying to be concerned par­ ents." School board members took no formal ac­ tion at the meeting. Treasurer Michael Hu­ bert said that "we can't mandate that the two of them (Johnston and Dipcrt) agree on something." Discussion in the hearing centered around Dipert’s contention that Johnston did not tell the truth when Johnston told an applicant for the position of 1995-96 varsity girls' bas­ ketball coach that he was going to check all of the applicant's references and later assured the applicant that he had checked all of the applicant's references. by Jason Carr Staff Writer A recent West Michigan outbreak of hep­ atitis A has not hit Barry County, according ton public health nurse with the Barry-Eaton Health Department. Linda Malwiejczyk said while area school districts received frozen strawberries that have been tied to outbreaks in Lowell, Mar­ shall and Wayland, no cases of the disease have been reported in the county as of Wednesday. Tom Spencer, health officer for the BanyEaton District, said the federal Centers for Disease Control have tracked the strawberries to 28 counties in the state, but the disease has not appeared in all those counties. He said lhe strawberries came from a govern­ ment surplus program that were sold to the school districts. He said all school districts that received the strawberries were contacted and given letters for students to take home. The disease is’primarily spread from stool New National Honor Society inductees are pictured during rehearsals for last Wednesday s initiation ceremony Forty-one Hastings High School students were inducted into the National Honor Soci­ ety last Wednesday during an initiation cer­ emony at the high school. The new members joined 23 previous members. The ceremony includ'd an address by Robert Nida, administrator of the Family Division of the Barry County Trial Court. Initiates included Carrie Westra, Sarah Miles. Rachel Young. Matt Barnum. Re­ becca Merriman. Angela Ncwsted. Philip Gole. Lindsey Micel, John DeWitt. Aleisha Miller. Melissa Meany. Manda Meeth. Tye Casey. Megan Schirmer. Trisha McKeough. Am'- Robbe. Michelle Bies. Cheryl Gib­ bons. Rachel Dreyer. Carley Case. Traci Heffclbower. Kevin Cooney, Katherine Wood. Summer Gillons. Lisa Cooklin, Lesley Thornton. Julie Anthony. Anne Burghdoff. Casey Anderson. Katie Willison. Sarah Bellgraph. Jill Conrad. Melissa Chaddcrdon. Andrew Courtright. Jennifer Lewis. Sarah LaJoyc. Mylea DeGoa. Mali Toburen. Bess Lyons. Erika Ordiway. and DaniellC-Wildem. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3, 1997 Gubernatorial hopeful to speak to Democrats Larry Owen, who ran for the Democratic nomination for Michigan governor in 1994. w ill he guest speaker at the annual TrumanJohnson Dinner Saturday. April 12. at the Thomas Jefferson hall in Hastings A social hour will lake place at b 30 and dinner, featuring Swiss steak and chicken. News Briefs Program planned on hypertension Dr Scott Brasseur, internal medicine, will give a free presentation on "Hypertension — High Blood Pressure" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Apnl 3) in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital. Dr Brasseur will discuss "The Silent Killer." explaining the dynamics of lhe heart, arteries, kidneys and circulatory system, all of which are affected by high blood pressure. He will discuss the various factors that contribute to hyper­ tension. such as age. obesity, smoking, use of alcohol and heredity factors. Dr Brasseur will answer questions and provide insights to care. Refresh­ ments will be provided and registration is requested For more information or to register, call 948-3125 ‘Up With Parents’ workshop planned Dr Larry Koenig, author, psychotherapist and humorist, will share the •secrets" of parenting and oth­ ers during "Up With Parents.” a free how-to workshop 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. April 24. al the Hastings High School lecture hall. The event will be sponsored by Pen­ nock Hospital anir Hastings Area Schools. The first half of "Up With Parents” deals with "Smart Discipline." an eight­ step program that Koenig says is most effective w ith children 4-17, though par ents can apply the concepts as early as the "terrible twos." and as late as the early 20s. The second half of the workshop is devoted to self-esteem, focusing on the process of how we form opinions of ourselves, along with proven ways to reinforce self-esteem. For more information and to register, call Pennock Hospital at 948-3125. ‘Teddy Bear Hoedown’ set Barry Community Hospice will sponsor a “Teddy Bear Hoedown" fund­ raiser al 6.30 p.m. Wednesday. April 23. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. 128 N Michigan Ave Hospuc volunteers will prepare a country dinner from recipes in the Hospice cookbook. The menu will include relish tray. ham. scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, green bean*, rolls and a variety of cake. The Singing Strings of Nashville will perform and square dancing will be encouraged. Admission will be a Teddy bear plus $5 per individual and SIO per family. The Teddy bears will be collected and sent to children and grandchildren of Hospice patients Tickets are available al lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Pages Book Store, the Hastings Moose Lodge. Hospice volunteers and the Hospice office in Hastings Golf scramble to help Tangle Town A golf tournament will be held at the Hastings Country Club Saturday. May 17. with proceeds donated to lhe Hastings Circle of Friends for lhe construction of Tangle Town, the community-built play structure at Bob King Park. Troy and Kathy Carlson, are organizing the event. The scramble will start at 8:30 am. The entry fee is $200 per team, for a four-person team There will be door prizes and awards lor things such as the lowest score and n hole-tn-one. to name a few. The grand prize will be box scats at the Joe Louis Arena for a Red Wings game Kathy Carlson said the $800 prize package will be split three ways (two •sets ot four scats and one pair of seals). m» there will be three opportunities to wui The drawing for the prize will be at the end ol the tournament One must be present to win l he deadline to register is May 10. For more information, or to register a team, call Carlson at 948-0125. w ill be served al 7. Owen, former mayor of East Lansing and councilman, joined Howard Wolpe. Debbie Stabenow in lhe primary race for governor in August 1994. he finished third, but won 52 of the stale's 83 counties. He has decided to launch another campaign for the 1998 race. Gospel featured in next Showcase Gospel music will be the highlight of tonight's Musicians’ Showcase at 6:30 al Arby's in Hastings. Included will be Mark Forester, a 19ycar-old singer from Lapeer who plays keyboards and guitar; Bob and Donna Mallison of Hastings, who have played al area churches and at Summerfest', and the Wincbrcnner Sisters. Becky. Angie and Kim. all from Hastings, the daughters of John and Cindy Wmcbrenncr. Seating at (he Showcase is on a firstcome. first served basis. AAUW seeking book donations Tire local branch of the American As­ sociation of University Women is look­ ing for donations for its used book sale, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10 at the First Presbyterian Church. Those who wish to donate books may call 945-5050 or 948-2745. The books may be picked up by AAUW members or they can be dropped off al the law of­ fices of Carol Jones Dwyer, 305 S. Church St.. Hastings. Proceeds will go toward funding edu­ cational scholarships, voter education and other civic projects the AAUW sponsors. Ladies Day set April 5 in Delton A nationally known speaker and au­ thor will be featured during Ladies Day Saturday. April 5. at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Keynote speaker Nancy L. Domer of Kalamazoo will talk about "My Exper­ iments With Prayer." She has written three books and is often published in Christian magazines. Domer is affiliated with seven national speakers bureaus, including Winning Women and Women Aglow. Ladies Day. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. will include a fashion show by Catherine'v. a women's apparel shop in Kala­ mazoo; a catered luncheon by Betty Thai man and special music. Coffee and rolls will be served between 8:30 and 9 a.m . Tickets, which include lunch, are $8 per person. Reservations should be made by March 31 by calling Lois Baylor at (616) 623-2088 or Kristy Lester. 623-6858. School board filing deadline is April 7 People wishing to run for area school board seats have until 4 p.m. Monday. April 7. to file nominating petitions. Twenty certified signatures of regis­ tered voters in lhe school district are re­ quired for candidates to appear on the June election ballot. Candidates are urged to obtain extra signatures on nominating petitions, in case some are found to be invafid. In Hastings, one scat being vacated by Board Vice President Colin Cruttendcn. There is also only one seat up for grabs in the Thomapple-Kellogg school district, currently held by Trustee Wendy Romph. In the Maple Valley school district, scats currently held by Treasurer Andrea Montgomery and Trustees Allison Avery and Tim James will be up for grabs. In the DeltonKellogg school district, the four-year terms of board President Paul Hughes and Secretary Sally Adams are expiring this June. In Lakewood, board members David Lindberg and Dennis Smith are up for re-election. Immunization clinics planned The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have immunization clinics from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Delton Wednesday. April 9. and from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26. in Hastings. The clinic in Delton will be at the Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grove St. In Hastings, it will be at the health department. HOW. Center St. No appointments arc necessary, but parents should bring their children's immunization records. Most immunizations are free. The health department will sponsor the April 26 clinic in observance of Nation Infant Immunization Week April 20-26. The usual clinic, which was set fot Apnl 19. was canceled. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at 945-9516 touting himself as a Democrat who can work with both parties and citing 'is good rela­ tionships with former go ernors William Milliken, a Republican, and James Blan­ chard. a Democrat. Owen also served as a membci and chair­ man of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. In business, he has created profitable ven­ tures in commercial real estate, marketing and personal insurance. He was an advisor for small and medium sized businesses and created a way to save more than $10 million in workers' compensation costs without re­ ducing benefits. Owen also had a hand in rewriting the state's mental health code, which later be­ came a national model for protecting the rights of the menially ill. He also worked lor legislation to prohibit insurance companies from arbitrarily denying auto and home in­ surance. Serving as an unpaid policy advisor to Gov. Blanchard on economic development and education, he worked to create lhe Michigan Education Trust (MET), the na­ tion's first college tuition program, and the Michigan Strategic Fund, a progiam to cre­ ate and expand jobs in the stale As mayor ol J-asl Lansing. Owen worked to strengthen neighborhoods, for downtown revitalization, which created more than $15 million in private investment and to reduce taxes. As chairman ol the board of trustees for MSU. led the college to a modern curricu­ lum. involvement in economic development for lhe state and expanded endowments and limits on tuition increases. Born in Kentucky in 1945. he and his par­ ents moved to Detroit when he was 7. His father worked at Chrysler's Jefferson Avenue plant and retired General Motors' Willow Run plant after 30 years of service. Owen graduated from Cass Tech High School in Detroit and earned a National Merit Scholarship to pay his tuition for col­ lege. he graduated with honors from Michi­ gan State University and from the University of Michigan Law School. Uwcii. a former counselor and partner in the law firm of Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone, is an investor and entrepreneur in real estate, insurance and marketing with his Larry Owen wife. Faylcnc. The Owens have three adult children and three grandchildren. For more information about the dinner, call 945-2791 Middle School math program set for revision by Marv Warner Stuff Writer The Hastings School Board is set to vote at its next meeting on a proposed change to the Hastings Middle School math curricu­ lum. District administrators and teachers at (he middle school are asking that the board pur­ chase textbooks for the "Connected Math Program." The board also is being asked to purchase a certain number of graphing calculators, and pay for teacher training for the new program. Judy Shelton, director of educational ser­ vices, said she is still pricing the actual amount the materials will cost. Teachers now are teaching "traditional" math using Addison-Wesley textlxxiks. The new textbooks consist of eight soft­ cover manual-sized books that together make up a year’s math work. There are eight man­ ual-sized books for sixth-graders, eight for seventh-graders, and eight for eighth-graders. The books have holes punched in one side so they can fit in ring binders, and are lightweight, so they can be easily carried in backpacks. Each manual-sized book covers a particular math unit, such as geometry, statistics, spa­ cial visualization or rational numbers. Shel­ ton Mid six of eight units rpust be flMr iff sequelfce?but two of the eight can be taught at any time and can be used for students needing accelerated learning. Shelton said lhe Connected Math program was developed by Michigan State University and Western Michigan University through a grant from the National Science Foundation. She said middle school teachers are "very excited" about lhe new math program be­ cause they believe it will increase students* interest and enthusiasm about math. Shelton said Connected Math ties math to real-life problem-solving. A problem in the sixth grade textbook, for instance, asks stu­ dents to put in order books Tiled under the Dewey decimal system, to teach students about decimals. Another asks students to figure out how many packages of hot dog buns and hot dogs it would take for 23 students and a teacher to have an equal amount of hot dogs with no hot dogs or buns being wasted if the buns come in packages of eight and the hot dogs come in packages of 12. Shelton said that students in middle school sometimes lose interest in math. "Kids don't see the connections (to real life) any more," she said. They find less and less reasons why they have to learn it. It gets boring. They think it's unimportant." The new math helps students make the connection between math and the real world. Shelton said. "It makes it more fun and in­ teresting." Shelton said students will be required to do more group work and more group problem solving, also reflective of “real-world" re­ quirements. Shelton said in the past teachers have ap­ plied mathematical concepts to real life, but have had to generate their own sets of prob­ lems or individual workbooks. The new texts provide those applications for teachers, she said. She said applying math to real life "is not a new idea at all." but the new texts "make it easier for problem-solving to happen." She also said lhe new texts will help align the curriculum with state tests, such as the Michigan Educational Assessment Program, the High School Proficiency Test, and the SAT and ACT college entrance tests. Some of those tests focus more on traditional math. Shelton said, and some on the type of problem-solving math offered by Connected Math. With the new textbooks, Shelton said, a balance will be achieved between traditional Eighth grade teacher Theresa Heide works with an overhead projector while discussing with students how to find the slope of a line. Teachers will have more tools to apply math to real-life situations if the Hastings School board approves new Connected Math textbooks for the middle school. Students in Ann Enyart's seventh grade class hold up examples of the type of calculator the district may purchase as part of a new hands-on math program in the Hastings Middle School. methods of teaching math and the problem­ solving method. with the goal that students will do well on both the tests that focus on traditional math testing and those that focus on problem-solving. Shelton said "schools that have been working with this have seen a steady rise of MEAP scores over lime." The new math is "not simple." she said. “It's a very high-level, top-notch currculum." HHS Alumni Association plans banquet The Hastings High School Alumni Asso­ ciation is finalizing plans for the 110th an­ nual alumni banquet, which will be held Saturday. June 14. at the high school cafete­ ria. The Alumni Association recently elected officers, who are: President Elizabeth (Doster) Nevins. Class of 1943; Vice Presi­ dent Gail (Foster) Hess. Class of 1944; Treasurer Lois (Myers) Miller. Class of 1940; and Secretary Jack Walton. Class of 1944 Members of the association's board of di­ rectors arc Majonc Lewis. Donna Kinney. Mauri and Pal Greenfield. Larry Moore. Juanita Slocum. Dorothy Wolfe. Bob Casey. Mike Hook. Flo Goodyear. Keith and Elsie Sage. Agnes Hollister and Jane Sinclair. Anniversary class representatives arc: Class of 1932. Clara Belle Apsey; Class of 1937. Josclyn Ironside; Class of 1942. Elsie Sage; Class of 1947. Ralph Gies and Pal McKcough. Tickets for this year's banquet arc $9 apiece They are available al Bosley Phar­ macy on South Jefferson Street in Hastings, or by mail from Lois Miller al 716 Grand Rapids St. Middleville. Mich 49333 i Please use a self-addressed stamped enve­ lope For more information, call Lois Miller al 795-3797. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3, 1997 — Page 3 Health Dept, wins immunization award The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment has received an Immunization Leader­ ship Award from the Michigan Department of Community Health. The award recognizes "outstanding efforts to immunize Michigan's children" by fully immunizing 90 percent of its 2-year-old clients. Only five health departments in the stale (out of 49) reached this Year 2000 goal. Governor John Engler presented the award to Sandra King, immunization coordinator, at the Immunization Summit II. held at Kellogg Center March 26. King said much effort is directed toward making it easier for parents to immunize their children by holding regular clinics at various places and times, including evenings and weekends. The health department also mails reminder cards before a child's next shots arc due and contacts parents by mail or phone when a child is late for shots. "Parents need to know it costs less and takes less time to immunize their children than to care or them if they become ill from a preventable disease" King said. "Many of these diseases are still with us; and they can cause severe illness, even death. Some diseases, such as polio, have been wiped out because of the protection that immunizations provide. "The fact that we have reached this level of coverage with our current 2-year-cids is ex­ citing," added King. "Bui we caa’t afford to let down our guard. Parents, providers and the community need to continue to work together to keep today’s newborns safe from vaccine-preventable disease." One of the biggest challenges providers face is deciding what immunizatons a child needs on a given visit. Many parents don't cany their children's immunization records with them. The record also may be incomplete because the child has received shots from several providers. New vaccines, including combination vac­ cines, are constantly being developed. The recommended immunization schedule changes frequently to accommodate these new vaccines. Schedule changes are also made to improve their safety and io simplify the schedule while maintaining or enhancing the protection vaccines provide. Recent rhangri include the introduction of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, a new diphlheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine associated with a lower incidence of adverse events, and a change in the polio schedule to allow two shots followed by two doses of oral vaccine. The new Michigan Children's Immuniza­ tion Registry will be implemented this year. This information system win make a child’s complete immunization history available to Some good examples of immunization success in Barry County look at the award Sandra King, immunization coordinator, holds from the State of Michigan. With her are Becky and Katie Ponsetto and Wendy Max and her daughter, Alyssa. any health care provider while maintaining confidentially If a child moves to Barry County from the Upper Peninsula, the health department or doctor can immediately locale the child’s complete immunization record, give the needed shots, and give a copy of the record io the parent. The registry will also generate reminder cards. The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment is wotting with Ingham County Health Department and Mid-Michigan District Health Department u> develop • refknal refiroy Hat will coanect with the nae sywem. Prime provider, and hrepoh will he »Hc to connect to the reentry in avenl different wnyi. Stale aurvey, Aow that 74 perccat of MietafM'i 2-yeur-oM, an fully imwrorwil. Canary pacific daa ■ not avaWilr. The regiatry ayaem will be able Io provide tuner troddng aad airiwnra daa for individual participaiaf provider, aad Barry County a a wMe. Since doctor, are able Io receive free vac­ cine from the beakh department aad admaiaacr k far free or a minimal cow, Barry Count) baa the ability lo be the fint county in the nae lo folly immunire ail 2-year-oid thidrea, laid Kk«. County buys Walnut Street parking lot Tom Niethamer of Woodland received a special Ag Award from Barry County Cooperative Extension Service Director Jan Hartough during the event. Rotary has ‘Rural-Urban’ Day The Hastings Rotary Club Monday after­ noon held its annual "Rural-Urban Day." in tribute to area fanners. Guest speaker was Norman Vcliqucttc of Elk Rapids, a tart cherry farmer and vice chairman of the Michigan Commission on Agriculture. Special guests in attendance were area dairy farmers, foresters and representatives from the Barr) County Farm Bureau, the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District. The Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service from Barry County and the Michigan Farmers Union. It was pointed out during the meeting (hat half of Barry County land is agricultural and it is a $50 million business per year. Also speaking Monday was Stale Repre­ sentative Terry Geiger, who talked about the deer population in Michigan, roads and growth and development. Tom Niethamer of Woodland received a special Ag Award during the event. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A parking lot that the Barry County Board of Commissioners has been leasing for $200 a month since 1994 has been purchased by the board for $39,900. The lol. purchased from Wren Funeral Home, is located at 109 W. Walnut, across the street from the funeral home's former lo­ cation. The lot has 35 parking spaces and includes a garage with six stalls, including two that are heated and have plumbing, said Commissioner Sandy James. County commissioners originally leased the lot to comply with the city of Hastings' requirements to have at least 55 parking spaces to accommodate the Courts and Law SHELTER, continued from page one Bailey noted that because the roof is flat and other attempts to repair it have failed, the old roof will be tom off and replaced with a new one as part of the proposed reno­ vation The roof repair will be a major cost, he said. Outdoor kennel runs will be en­ closed and ventilation in the shelter, building is slated for improvement. "When they start tearing things apart we don't know what's going to happen." Bailey said of renovation at the structure. Because of city requirements. "We also have lo put in a drive and do a parking area on the property We have lo do that pretty quick because the city is planning on mov• ing in and starting construction (tor (he expansion of the waste water treatment plant) the middle of next month...," he said. The dnveway and parking area are expected to cost about $20,000. Some citizens and commissioners have contended that conditions at the shelter, lo­ cated at 825 W. Apple St. in Hastings, have been inadequate and unhealthy for a number of years. A tax increase of 1/2 mill to build a new animal shelter was defeated by voters last August and previous attempts by some commissioners to muster support to reno­ vate the shelter have fizzled A proposal to try to privatize the shelter was defeated b> commissioners list year. Privatization of the shelter would have involved paying an inter­ ested pcrson(s) to take over the daily opera­ tions and county responsibilities of mandated animal control services, plus non­ mandated animal adoption services. Renovating the existing shelter seems to be the only option. Bailey said. After last year’s millage defeat. County Board members said "we wouldn't let the shelter stay like it is." Bailey said. Recently some citizens have said they want to raise funds pnvalcly and construct a new shelter and lease n back to the county. Bailey told the board. However. Bailey said, when he mentioned that possibility to the state inspector, he was told "the state's not going to wait long enough to give us an opportunity to see whether it (private fund-raising) passes or fails. He (the inspector) wants to see some­ thing happening within o0 days and com­ pleted before lhe end of summer. The board needs to take a position now..." Commissioner Tim Burd said that the concept of citizens raising funds for a shelter building doesn't have to be scratched just be­ cause improvements arc made to the existing structure. Bailey agreed. "That might be an answer to long term, if they can raise the money." he said. Burd said he was "not real excited" about spending up to $50,000 on the old shelter. But. "it's still something we have to do be­ cause the other idea (private fund-raising) won't be on line until next year or later," he said. Commissioners John Barnett and Herring­ ton voted against approving funds for the shelter renovation. Commissioner Robert Wenger was absent. "I think we have an antiquated basic struc­ ture there... You're going to pour money in a Band-Aid approach here. If you look down the road this is not going to be “dequate." Herrington said. He compared lhe proposed effort to lhe hundreds of thousands that past county­ boards spent irying to repair the former ag­ ing County Courts anr Law Building to no avail. "1 do not think it's going to take care of Barry County's needs tomorrow." Hcmngton said, suggesting that commissioners meet with lhe local Humane Society and other in­ terested people to find out if they ha\c pro­ posals. "We don't have the lime (to meet with cit­ izens again)." Bailey said 'The thing has festered a long time..." "If we show any progress al all (with re­ pairs). I would be surprised if anybody shuts us down." Herrington said. "We have lo move on...," Commissioner Sandy James said. She noted that shelter employees have taken the initiative to paint the office, put up drapes and find better furniture. "It looks very nice, what they’ve done." James said. In a separate vole, commissioners. 4-3. agreed to spend $834.69 for linoleum for the animal shelter office. "I think il's spending too much money," said Burd, who voted against the flo.»r cover­ ing expenditure along with Barnett and Bai­ ley. Burd said carpeting would be less costly, and Bamett said that carpeting is cheaper to maintain than linoleum. Building when it was built. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said the a prospective buyer wanted to purchase the Wren lot. but that the county's lease specified that lhe county had the first right of refusal. "If we didn't take the property, we would be out of compliance (with the city) right now," Bailey said. "We need lo stay in com­ pliance." He said the county doesn’t have enough storage spaces so the garage on lhe parking lot will be an asset fur Commission on Ag­ ing vehicles, possibly the Sheriff Depart­ ment's dive van and marine program boats. James acknowledged that the location of lhe Walnut Street lot is not convenient for county parking. "We certainly know that isn't ideal park­ ing. It was on the market," she said. The county originally leased the Wren lot because it ran out of options for securing enough parking spaces near county build­ ings. In oilier business, the board: • Appointed six of the nine people who will serve on the new Friend of the Court Advisory Committee: David Tripp. Debra Bailey, Tracy Price. Letitia Harris, Douglas Sutfin and Thelma Symonds. Commission­ ers voted 6-0 to approve the appointments. Board Chairman Jim Bailey abstained be­ cause his wife Debra is one of the ap­ pointees. Commissioner Robert Wenger was absent. • Approved spending an additional $1.000 for mileage for an attorney working under the Stop Violence Against Women Act grant as a joint project with the prosecutors* offices in Barry and Eaton counties. • Agreed to approve a $115,000 sales agreement with Eagle Computer Systems as part of the estimated $150,000 indexing/imaging system for the offices of regis­ ter of deeds, clerk, mapping, equalization and others. HEPATITIS, continued from pofe one Spencer said the disease is caused by a virus that is spread through fecal matter. A person's hands are contaminated by coming into contact with t.ie feces and arc either passed onto food or otherwise ingested through the mouih. He said contaminated food is one of the most likely ways to contract the virus and so washing of hands and washing food before it is consumed makes lhe chance of contracting the virus almost impossible. "We don't warn people to go crazy." said Spencer. "Il is a dangerous disease, a mild form of hepatitis, but in most cases it cures itself " He added fccal/oral transmission is the only way the disease is spread and cannot be acquired through kissing or being near an infected person, such as with the flu or common cold. He said a vaccine made from a dead strain of the virus is available, but it lakes 20 to 30 days to take effect. People with further questions about hep­ atitis A arc encouraged lo call Margaret WtxxJ at the Barry-Eaton Health Department Hastings student wins prize Hastings High School student Jason Windes won the regional pnze earlier this month at Charlton Park's Michigan History Day. He won for his display of his 1995 trip to Auschwitz in Poland. Windes also received an award from Barry County Historical Society President Mike Hook for being the entry from Barry County. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 3, 1997 L6TTCRS from our readers... It’» time for churches to be taxed Sex offenders law is April Fool joke To the editor: The new sex offenders registries law took effect on a fitting date — April Fool s Day. Hou many on that list will be like my son. who was given a term of five to 15 years in prison, as well as payment of resti­ tution when there was no medical or physi­ cal evidence against him In addition, one of the girl s brothers and three friends heard nothing to be alarmed about, nor did ’.hey observe any injury or problem when the girl and my son. Kylec. walked back around the comer of lhe girl's home with the parents in­ side. The incident was alleged to have taken place on a Friday. The parents said they found out about the two of them on To the editor: Saturday. The hospital reports stated there uas no medical or physical evidence Nothing uas found al the Stale Police crime, lab Yet Circuit Judge James Fisher did every­ thing in his poucr to try to destroy Kylec Calling him a "brutal rapist” and saying he did not feel that Kylec was sufficiently re­ morseful. because he did not admit lo what ■ he was accused of. Judge Fisher also stated that the likelihood of effective rehabilitation is not a positive prognosis. All of this ha­ tred was pointed at a kid who never before had more than traffic tickets. I appreciate all who wrote letters of sup­ port for Kylec and who called in disbelief of the sentencing. However, the only letters Judge Fisher made reference to were from lhe girls* grunuparents. who made vengeful accu­ sations and requests for lhe maximum pun­ ishment that could be inflicted upon him Kylec was 19. she was 15. They were too young to be playing like adults. But is prison the only answer? How many young people uill be permanently labeled? Tins is something to remember when read­ ing those registries. Judges should be required to make analyti­ cal judgments and conclusions and not ex­ press personal, emotional opinions Judges are appointed, not anointed Mike Dooley Delton Is Larry Hess victim of harassment? To lhe editor: Headline, front pnfe. “Jury ecquiu boy of hanwnem " The queition is who is being harassed? The answer is Larry Hess. Is the prosecutor and the sheriff's office go- Srt down so others can see To the editor: Upon reading the two letters about school personnel asking the students to sit down at the regional basketball game. 1 can well feel where the DeWitt parent was coming from. Understand please, I was not at the game, but can very well understand the frustration of others. This also happens when attending any concert at the Kellogg Arena and even at the Ionia Fair. It is the young people who do not know enough to slay in their seats. People in first four or five rows pay good money but can not see when people stand in from of others. We have put in complaints, are always told there’s nothing they (security) people can do. Young people nowadays do not think of others, only what they want. They have no manners! I am very glad the school personnel took it upon themselves to have the students sit down. When young people start consider­ ing others then themselves. I will then give them a pat on the back. It isn’t just the local students but students from all schools, which includes the ones in Battle Creek and other cities. There is no need for this standing to block others views. Mary Brimmer Hastings Pray the president does right thing To the editor: "Don’t pray God bless the president.” Pray that he would: 1. Realize his daily need for cleansing from his sin. 2. Regard his personal inadequacies and have the courage to do what is right. 3. Reject all counsel that rejects spiritual counsel. 4. Resist those who press him to violate his conscience. 5. Attempt to reverse the trend which deifies man instead of God. 6. Forsake personal ambition for the good of the country. 7. Rely on prayer for courage and strength and the Word of God. 8. Restore dignity and honor to the office. 9. Be a good example to fathers and sons of the nation. 10. Be reminded daily that he is responsible to Almighty God for the actions of the nation We are to pray: We make the difference. The responsibility rests upon the people. God can move the heart of the president to move his hand. God will do something or remove him. We must look upon the future of our nation. We are to pray, so says Charles Stanley, Bap­ tist minister. National Day of Prayer Local Task Force co-chairs Joyce Kelly and Eileen Pierson HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 iag lo keep harassing Larry Hess every time this girl gets a phone call? When a person is accused of any wrongdo­ ing, he is automatically judged guilty: in many minds he is guilty. The seed was planted. So how long will this boy be harassed, the rest of his ufe because once he made some phone calls? Give him a break, leave him alone. Just because he likes the girl, is this a crime? Come on. people wake up! Maybe Larry’s parents should start accusing and bring charges against the girl’s family for I couldn’t help but laugh when reading about the unlisted phone number. There is no suchthu* as an unlisted phone number. If the girl has a phone, then it is listed somewhere And hasn't anyone ever heard of voice changer phones, where a mate voice can be changed lo sound like a females or an adult voice changed in lo a child’s? The family say they have an unlisted number, but if they don’t have a caller ID Mock, every time they use the phone they arc giving out their number. An/ one can get a phone number, there are several ways. All people need is the address. To get the number they don’t need the name. Unlisted phone numbers are published by ad­ dress. not name. Or. anyone can find out how many phone numbers are there at lhe address. 1 have made bets with people that 1 could get Mxalted unlisted phone numbers. You can get the number that is assigned to that phone line by just calling a number from that phone and the number is given. Il’s as simple as dialing another phone number or calling the phone company's test center and gening the number. To cause less problems and trouble for the boy. why don’t this family get their number changed again? People are to quick to blame and accuse; once guilty always guilty. So every time a crime like this happens, is Larry going to be blamed and accused and harassed each time and judged guilty in the minds of people? Come on people, wake up and use some common sense. Doesn’t tins boy have enough problems already without trying to cause him more? Larry D. Boise Marquette Branch Prison Marquette, Mich. Know Your legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. . U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third ot Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House ot Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Inring, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Public Opinion: Once again, time to pay our yearly income taxes, both federal and state. Pay! Or else! On March 9. at 11:30 a.m.. on a Sunday Newsweek program on ABC-TV. Sam Donaldson mentioned churches are allowed to speak from their pulpits to parishioners on politics. The parishioners arc told what politically to vote on regarding the church’s choke of issues of the day. If politics can be the topic in churches, white their sole purpose is to teach the Bible and stick to religion, they should be made to pay taxes the same as the rest of us. Think of it. there are thousands of churches in this country, tax free! The churches have the same political rights as us every day citizens and business people and they are ex­ empt from lues. A few yean ago a politican suggested chur­ ches be taxed the same as the rest of us. The suggestion caused loud descent from the c nurenes. Have the churches such power over the government that they can control not paying taxes white at same time talking politics from their pulpits. The government needs to wake up and be fearless toward the churches and their political non-religious activities, all tax free. Kensinger Jones' tetter on providing consis­ tent funding for Healthy Families — Barry County. I mailed it. to County Commis­ sioners. and politicians. In the empty space above the marginal line of tetter 1 wrote "don’t just sit there, do something about it.” It’s an incentive to act now! I’m dancing with tears in my eyes after hearing on WBCH radio that the county com­ missioners, given by a health inspector 60 days to provide funds for an anima) shelter., have offered $50,000. The offer is way more, than needed. At same time a new animali shelter is a great necessity to replace the very., unhealthy, dilapidated facility now in use. Let) it be a well built shelter to be proud of and one! that lasts for many a year. Dogs are man's best friend. I know. Can you read this. Sparky? I’m talking about you. Sparky, (my dog). Just think. Sparky, how nice its going to be for your canine friends, to have a brand new animal shelter, at last! Justine McLean Hastings Grocery store* should be competitor* Ta the editor: What Hastings needs is a grocery store that u what it says it is. We have two big chains in town that do not seem lo rompete with each other. I asked one aad was told that they get along with each other, don’t upset the balance. They could just as well be owned by the same people. I wish another grocery chain would wake these people up. If one came in. one of lhe two would have to fold They football their milk around, have coupons lo buy at still too high of a price. You have lo have a card ’o get as good of a price as you can. and that is too high. The price that you pay without a card is ridiculous. Shoppers should refuse to use a card, and let them put beck the shelf whatever items they didn’t want to give you their bottom price for without it. Other than a gimmick, what is that card? If Hastiags has the answers to grocery shop­ ping at the two major grocery stores, what would it be like if they were really priced high? No difference. The City of Hastings doesn’t need to buy the MainStreet Savings Bank building. Like I said yean beck, they would have plenty of huilftiagr on main street for their offices. JO Penney would have served them well. Back Md front entrances. Barry County Commissioners are another bunch that don’t have it right. 1 suppore Drummond’s request for a building lo house a bunch of county outfits in the same building will be approved. It probably will be named Drummond’s Plaza. Just what we need is some more cxxiwunees Haven t seen one lo end ike breaking up of all the farms The wort of lhe comnunees that I have seen hai hem ■> benefit very few. if any. but lhe wheels. Actually. X is a very eke day to be alive. Enjoy each aad every oae. Donald W Johnson Here'* the solution to the problem Dear editor: The problem staled: "A faulty control center (a deceptive heart), that tells us wrong is right, and right is wrong. The solution is — a new (righteous, all wire, loving) person in control of'bur control center (heart). But what are we lo do with the old nature who has been in control of the control center (heart)? You. no doubt have noticed that no person can serve two masters. Since the old nature is deceitful (telling us wrong is right and right is wrong), the old nature must figuratively (not physically) put to death. If not, the old nature will cause constant wars, fights, frustration and devastation. Many years ago a person by the name of Paul staled the solution so precisely, "1 have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” This is quoted from the Bible, Galatians 2:20. You can find more amplification on the "Solution of the Problem” in the Bible, Gala­ tians 5:24 and 6:14. John Chapter 3 and Roman Chapter 6. This "Solution to the Problem" works beautifully here and now, with eternity’s values in view. Do you agree that this is “the only effective solution to our problem?" If you have another solution lo, "the pro­ blem," please send it lo the editor and/or me, for the glory of God and my neighbor’s good. Rus Sarver Hastings ADVERTISE in The Hastings BANNER call 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. Is new sex offender law fair? A new law makes it possible for the public to know the name* of convicted rex offenders after they leave prison. Some say it's a violation of privacy and encourages vigilantes; others say it protects lhe community from dangerous criminals. What do you think? PutnshreJ by Hastings Banner. Ire. A DnflMm ot J-Ad Graphcs Inc. 1952N Broadway Hartng*. Ml 490584602 (618) *45-9554 John Jacobs Pr*«tont JoycaRyan Tr*asur*f Ftad*ric Jacob* Vc*PrwxWnt 9t**b*n Jacoba Secretary -NEWSROOMDavid T. 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Sue Pelfrey, Lake Odessa: "I think it protect* the community from dangerous criminals. I have small children and would like to know that information." Durr Darby, Nashville: "1 think it’s a good thing.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3, 1997 — Page 5 Patterson retires as County Planning Commission chairman After more than seven consecutive jear*. as chairman of lhe Barry County Planning Commission. R Lee Patterson has sicppcd down He will retire when his term ends Patterson was raised on a centennial farm in Cascade Township in Kent County He graduated from Caledonia High School and attended Grand Rapids Junior College and Michigan State University He served three years in the U.S Army during World War II When he was oversees in Africa and Europe for 27 months. Patter­ son wns wounded in lhe Battle ol lhe Bulge. After reluming io civilian life, Patterson was employed as a real estate salesman and land developer. He was elected to serve on the Cascade Township Board of Supervisors April 30. Patterson has been honored lor his years of service lo the people of the county h> lhe County Board of Commissioners. Commis­ sioner Lew Newman presented Patterson with a framed resolution from the hoard last week. "His influence will he greatly missed." Newman said. y ^Communication from... ill minim— in 1957 After serving as treasurer for 10 years, he left lhe township to join lhe Kent County Bureau ol Equalization as an ap­ praiser He later returned to Cascade Town­ ship. serving as supervisor and later as manger. In November, 1979. Patterson moved to Thomapplc Township He was appointed to lhe Barry County Planning Advisory Com­ mittee in 1988 and a year later was ap­ pointed lo the County Planning Commis­ sion and was elected chairman at the first meeting he attended. I F INANCIAL ' Nick Smith FOCUS Taming the special interests R. Lee Patterson (right) has been honored by the Barry County Board of Commissioners for his service to county residents. He recently retired after serving seven years as chairman ol the County Planning Commissioner. Pictured with him are (from left) County Commissioner Lew Newman and Clyde Morgan, new Planning Commission chairman. /wniMwdOy Marti 0. Clwtaenaan of Edward D. Jonas * Co­ On March 21. the House nf Representatives pasted a resolution for House committees that included money for an investigation on the Washington fundraising scandals. My record interest lobbying is clear. I don’t tempi social interest PAC (political action committee) money. One of the first bills I intraduced upon coming to Congress would ban PACs and require members to raise half their Avoid excessive ups and I downs with diversification Life is a continuous series of ups and downs — and so is investing in the stock market. If price iafiuctuation gives you stomach fluctua- dbtrid. 1 reintroduced this legislation last oandted investments for the Rockefeller fami­ ly and other wealthy individuals, sap that at Certainly the current influence buying sur- one One way io diversify is to put some of your money on bonds. Bonds offer great protection when the stock market falls They promise a set amount of interest for a specific time. Al maturity, you get your original investment towns <■ campaign donations al all. The Nataat corruption and money-grubbing lo buy For your shorter-term needs, try three- to six-month U.S. Treasury bills or money market funds. These offer a set interest rate Natitmai Committee and Congress reinforces rapdag our political system. Yet. International markets have underperformed U.S. markets in five of the past seven years. Now is a good time to diversify an all­ domestic portfolio by investing 15 percent in need more than just new campaign finance Another way to diversify is to invest in quality common stocks paying an attractive dividend. These stocks can help soften the How during stock market declines. Financial stocks, real estate investment trusts (REITs), energy Mocks and select utilities currently of­ fer above-average dividend yields. When buying stocks for dividends, be sure lo examine the company's history of dividend payments aad earnings. You can find this in­ formation at your public library or broker’s office, with reports from investment research services such as Standard A Foor's and Value Line. These reports include detailed informa­ tion on slocks listed on the New York Slock Exchange and American Slock Exchange, as well as many over-the-counter slocks They list earnings and dividend information for the past 10 years or more and often project future earnings. These repons can help you make in­ formed decisions about the quality and reliability of your selection. Investors looking for strong dividends and limited price volatility often rum lo quality Mocks m sectors that are out of favor with mow mvamn For example. Chris Wiles, a portfolio manager for $1.6 million worth of utility assets, told Mutual Fund News Service dial although utility nocss are cheaper today relative to the market than st almost any lime since World War II, they are still "the most unloved group in the market.” The reason is The key lo a permanent solution is smaller government. The federal government mostly we consider campaign finance reform. This $1.63 trillion. But in addition, through its laws and regulations, it picks winners and losers. Restrictions on imports or exports, laws and regulations on business, tax law cauae individuals, businesses, unrom, non proftl organizations, government organize tides and others to gain or lose millions of This power of big government to influence the economy creates powerful incentives for special interests to contribute to politicians to buy favors and advance their agendas. Recent research conducted by Professor John R. Lott. Jr. of the University of Chicago shows a direct relationship between the growth of election races. The more money and favors You can see the effects of pervasive special interest PAC money by walking the halls of CMgrrn. You see well-dressed lobbyists from office lo office. They’re all friendly. on in the utility industry. Professional money managers often look to oul-of-favor stocks because, if lhe market falls, they lend to be less vulnerable than popular stocks Wiles looks for stocks offer- We need real campaign finance reform. But the quality of the company, dependable dividends aad reduced market value. Finally, many investors look to foreign stocks io diversify. - who • Bruno Bertocci, oar children and grandchildren into the HASTINGS' BEST INTERNET ► MORE MODEMS'(Hastings 9 lonta) PROVIDER Investing in stocks can be rewarding, but your investment will fluctuate. If volatility inject a little more diversification into your portfolio. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. 34s/< —Vh AT&T 60’/• -Th Ameritech 42’/« -Th Anheuser-Busch 30*/t —Vs Chrysler 32*/a —'h CMS Energy 56V. —3'h Coca Cola 79s/-3‘l. Dow Chemical 106 7 /. Exxon 22 7 /. —Th Family Dollar 31’fr —'h Ford 55 —Vh General Motors 39s/. TCF Financial 28s/. + ’/s Hastings Mfg. 136s/+ ’/» IBM 4F/. -2 JCPenney 54 s /. -Th Johnson & Johnson 12 -’/a Kmart -Th Kellogg Company Wh +*h 481/McDonald's 487/s -3'1. Sears -Vs Southeast Mich. 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City Hall on the request ol the Viking Corporation for an industrial Department exemption certificate on property described as: A parcel of land located within the city of Hastings. Michigan, and that area designated as Tyden Industrial Park, described as commencing at that point where the center of industrial Part Road intersects the Penn Central Railroad right-of-way. then northerly eight hundred eighty (8801 feet a ngnt angle to me swd centeriine aeprovimeloly five hundred seventy one and tne lento. (57i 51 leal to the present Weal property line ol The Vuong Corporation. (han Southerly Mong wd property line to the Penn Central hadroad dghiolaay. thence Eaaierty along sard ngnolwev to the pornl ol oagrnning City Ctort □ Auguet 20.1N7 □ February 1B, IBM Park Commisalon: Regular scheduled meetings are held on lhe first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 P.M. unless otherwise posted. All maettnQs are held at lhe Prairieville Township Hall at 10115 S Norris Road. Delion, Ml 49046. Minutes of the Township Board meetings are available for inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, during regular business hours Monday through Thursday. 900 a.m.5 00 p.m. Minor injuries result from accident Hastings City Police report that only minor injuries resulted from an accident near the comer of Broadway and Apple Street last week. Police said traffic was backed up in the south bound lanes due to a red light. The Blazer, driven by Danny R. Thompson, ol Hastings, attempted to turn onto north bound Broadway after traffic in the outside lane stopped to allow him to enter. Thompson's vehicle struck a car in the inside lane dnven by Dennis J. Hinckley, of Hastings, which Thompson told police he didn't see due to a bus being stopped in the outside lane. Hinckley and his passengers, Angie M. Stull and Heather Hinckley, both of Hastings, sought their own treatment for minor injuries. Thompson was not injured in the accident. He was cited for failing to yield the right-of-way. 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April 15,1997 at 7« pan. In the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 8. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan to consular a variance request by Mr. Todd R. Arena ot 1529 Stale Road. Hastings, Michigan ot City Zoning Ordinance Section 3.173 Subsections (a) (1) and (b) (1) lor the premises known an 202 W. Stats Road. Hastings. Michigan. See map below lor site ol propoeed variance. The variance. If approved, will allow for a structure to bo constructed doser to the front and rear lol lines than allowed by ordinance, and on a lot which la smaller and narrower than allowed by ordinance lor lhe Intended use. Information on tha above public hearing and minutes ol said hearing will ba available at the office ot the City Clerk. 102 S Broadway. Hastings, Michigan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City ol Hastings (telephone number 918945-2499 or TOO call relay services 1-800649-3777 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3, 1997 HEARING, continued from page one Dipen was one of the applicant's refer­ ences. and Dipert said Johnston never sought informal conversation that information given to Johnston might later be used by the ath­ letic director is a formal reference check. Board Vice President Colin Cruttenden said that "I do believe when a person is in a conversation where you're gaining informa­ tion for making a selection, the person should be made aware that that's information they’re transmitting formally." Board President Patricia Endsley disagreed, saying "I feel there’s sometimes things that people say. not knowing where they're headed, that might be more honest than things that are solicited." Superintendent Carl Schoessel said that when Dipcrt expressed concern about the ref­ erence check situation. Schoessel checked with the applicant for the coaching position, "who substantiated Dan's version." Schoessel said he subsequently told John­ ston (hat "if he had given information that he was going to check references and did not, then he made a mistake." a reference from him. Johnston explained to the board that "there were three candidates for girls* varsity bas­ ketball in 1995. All candidates were inter­ viewed and had background checks 1 had ex­ amined all the candidates* credentials and checked their references in formal and infor­ mal conversations. This information was shared with my immediate supervisor "Prior to the interview process. I had a conversation with Mr. Dipert regarding girls* basketball. In the course of this conversa­ tion. we discussed two of the three candi­ dates. This was not a formal reference check, but comments about both candidates were positive. The confusion came when one of those candidates asked if I had contacted his references." Johnston told the candidate yes. he said, "but I should have replied no. be­ cause I did not formally check his reference." When questioned. Johnston said he had the conversation with Dipcrt in the fall of 1994. The selection process for the girls' basketball coach took place in the spring of 1995. Some board members expressed concern that Johnston had not told Dipert during the Hubert said that "I think Tim made u mis­ take by not clarifying how he used that refer­ ence.'* But trustee Terry McKinney disagreed, saying "1 don't think it was a mistake. I be- THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Araett. Pnmor Church office phone 946-2549 Sunday wonhip 900 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church Tueaday at the Church of w Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES fof Area Hastings Churches QUIMBY UNITID METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wai. Pumot Sumo Trovferidfle (616) 945-93*2. Suatey School 10 an.; Wonhip 11 m., After School Special Wednaday. 4 p.m P.O Box 63. Haubap. Ml 49058 CEDAR CREEK BOLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 ad. Scute. Pmsor Breat Briahem Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al IOGDuju.; Worstap 11 GO a.m.; Evening Service al 6GO p.m.; Wednesday Prayer BMe 700 p m. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 302 E Grant St.. Hostiag*. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8690 or 948-2667 Saadi)' School 10 a.m.; Sunday Mnnuag Wontap 11 a.n.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday BMe Study 7 p.m. If unerased u» * free Home BMe Study, plcam call for more details. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Stale Rd. and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Aaaodme Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teem; 6.00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults 'Kids Alive” for PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2401 Lacey Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stophen Wr<hl. (616) 756-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m; Snntey School I IGO *.«.. Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6:00 p m Wodneaday. BMe Smdy. 7GO CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. .. Evening Services < ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd.. Haa*n<*. Ml 49051 623-2030 (Dahoa) after 6 p.m. FIRST BAPTVT CHURCH. 309 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3115 N. Broadway. UKfcfete Phone 367-4061 or Durieae Pickard. 945-5974. Wor- Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a.m. for aB apes 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to 800 p m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 GO pm grace brethren bible CHURCH (formerly (he Haonsgs 945-9224. Sunday Service*: 9:45 HASTINGS more information. ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Went Scant Rond. Hi—gi. Mkh Ja— bed. Pomor Sunday a.m., rlainrt for aU ages. Morning Wonhip 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Eveanag Service. 600 p.m- Wodneaday activate* 7.00 p m are: Rambows ot J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior BMe Qua (ages fl-12); Youth Mmmtnes ar Tan BMe Qua (^e* 13-19); Adah BMe Shady • No age l—ts NASI MLLE AREA 10:40 “Youth office for pat anna With a Message", ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 605 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 1G0 a m. and 11 GO a m.; Coafesaiom Saturday 4.GO-4: M p.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pomor Don Roscoe. (517) 832-922A. Monung Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group mmiatry. leader ship training. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of Si. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MA1NSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FD I C WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FD.I C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan April 6 - 6G0 A 10:45 Holy Comb auto inc; 9:30 Sunday School (all —a). Thundoy, April 3 - 7:30 April 5 —fl.OONA. Monday. April I of Grace. Tues300-5:30 lieve conversations throughout the entire year can be used as references" Hubert told Dipcrt he thought the hearing was being held lo discuss lhe issue of whether (raining procedures us-d by Hastings coaches were causing injuries (o athletes. Dipert told the board he did not want to bnng that issue up. After lhe meeting, he explained that he did not bring the mailer up because he'd been told by a person involved in the hearing process not to say anything about lhe (raining issues unless he had con­ crete "evidence." Dipcrt s daughter. Emily, a senior al Hay­ ings High School, told board members dur­ ing the last regular Hastings School Bomd meeting (hat she'd been required lo run up and down a steep hill several limes during track training run by Paul Fulmer in the spnng of 1995. Emily said running up and down the hill was "very strenuous for me. as well as the other athletes." Dan Dipcrt explained laler that lhe "Broadway hills." as the hill-running was called, resulted in Emily developing shin splints. Later during the same season. Dipert said. Emily's hip popped out of its socket during a track meet. Johnston said at the special meeting Wednesday that Dipert told him that "Mr. Fulmer's Broadway hill work­ out was the direct cause of Emily's (hip) in­ jury." During the next two years, Dipert said af­ ter the meeting, the hip became progres­ sively worse, until a lime came when lhe hip began to randomly pop out of joint. Emi’y saw several doctors over lhe two years. Dipert said, and finally the family contacted an orthopedic surgeon. Thai sur­ geon put Emily on a "last-ditch" tnerapy program to try and avoid surgery. Dipert said. Wh >• Emily was undergoing therapy this past fall, a conflict vose between the girls' basketball coach. Katie Kowalczyk, and several members of lhe girls' basketball team. Dipert said. Dipen said Emily, a tri-captain of the team, was asked to serve as spokesperson for several team members who were "upset about the way the team was going and their not getting the opportunity to play." Dipert said that after Emily's meeting with Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk "was angry and felt that the girls attacked her." Dipcrt said Kowalczyk had previously instructed team members to come to her if they had com­ plaints. A few days later, Dipert said. Kowalczyk had individual meetings with team members, including Emily. During a 40-minute meet­ ing with Emily, Dipert said, Kowalczyk called his daughter names, such as "backslabber" and "troublemaker." Dipert said Kowalczyk also told Emily, who was in the starting lineup for basketball, that "I see (another player's name) ahead of you right now." Dipert said his daughter was very upset af­ ter the meeting. He said he went into John­ ston's office the next day to complain about Kowalczyk's treatment of his daughter. The same day Dipert talked to Johnston. Dipert said. Emily was scheduled to sec her orthopedic surgeon to find out if she would have to have hip surgery. Dipert said that he knew at the time he had the meeting with Johnston that Emily was going to have to have surgery and would not be playing bas­ ketball. so he informed Johnston that Emily was through with basketball because of lhe impending surgery. Dipert subsequently had meetings with other school officials, including Schoessel. Kowalczyk was Emily's track coach in the spring of 1995. during which period Emily was injured. Dipert said, and he complained to school officials that Kowalczyk shouldn't have allowed the boys* track coach. Pau> Fulmer, to train the girl sprinters. He also complained about Kowalczyk's treatment of his daughter during the meeting this past fall during basketball season. He said the reason he initially went in lo talk lo Johnston was "because the coach abused Emily verbally" the previous evening. During the special board meeting last Wednesday. Johnston accused Dipert of complaining to him because Kowalczyk had removed Emily from the basketball starting lineup. "The issue of the hiring process did not come up until the day Dan Dipert's daughter was taken out of lhe starting line-up," John­ ston maintained. "The day following this change lhe coach was informed that Emily would not com­ WOOOGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4667 Couta Grove Rond. Pmeor Ben Her­ ring. Wheelchair acceaaMe aad ttermor. Sunday School 9.30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Miitingt. Junior Senior Hi»h ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 B. Bond Si. (Hantaga Omoch of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Commuuon Id and 3rd Sundays Mor—g Prayer 2nd aad4te Yuaitayi. 1926 prayer book need at all services. For more mformmiou call 946-9327 or Rev. David T. Hartwick, vicar at 946-2101 St Andrew'! is a part of the indepen­ dent Anglican Church C—lit Synod FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 231 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463. G Kent KeUer. Pmtor. Salty C. KeUer. Director of Noah's Ark Pre-School. Becky Oexter. ProgratWYouth Director. Thurs­ day. April 3 - 9:30 a m. - Circle n - Louage, 3:45-4:15 p.m. Handch— Far eMr; 700 pm Prisoned Committee Sunday. April 6 — 800 a m Chancel Choir rehearsal, 9:30 and 11 GO a m Sun­ day morning Wonhip Service*. The 9:30 Service it broadcast over WBCH - AM A FM Nursery n provided during both Service*. 9:50 a m Sunday Ctard School for aD age*. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 700 p.m. Con­ cern Group 410 at Thorne A Sue Brown* Monday. April 7 - Sprng Break - No Cadet—! Tueaday. April 6 - 11:30 a m. Staff meets for prayer. 7:30 p.m. Deacon* Dicing Room. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M 79. Larry Hubtey. Paetor. Church ph— 945-4995 Office Hour* Wad./Ttasrs. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Katey Cornu, choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Morning Worstap; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Warriors (grades K-6te). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grade* 7lh-12lh). Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Service*: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; II GO a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Service* for Aduh*. Teem and Ctaldren HASTINGS FIRST (SITED METHODIST CHURCH. corner of Green and Church street*. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Putor Craig Stopert. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education. Church ph— (616) 945-9574 Bar­ rier free building with elevator to aU floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM al 10:30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Worship I IGO a.m. with child care for imants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for 5 thru 2nd grade. Ml-Hl Youth FcBowdup — 4GO p.m.; Senior Hi Youth Fellowihip — 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Family Night L«M Meal. BMe Study. Kids Ac tivmes starting 6G0 p.m. First W—day of month u Game Night Thursday. April 3 - Com­ munity Prayer Service in Sanctuary 12:15 p.m. Fnday. Apnl 18 — S»B* Steak and Chicken Fun-’ drawer Dinner for Barry County Habitat for Humanity 4:30 lo 7:00 p.m plete the season," Johnston said. The rea­ son given was that she required surgery to her hip. This injury was allegedly due to training Emily participated in during lhe spnng of 1995. The athletic department was unaware of this injury and it is important to note that no injury report was Hied and no visit was made to our trainer regarding the hip." Johnston said Emily went on to compete in sports, setting a school record in track and passing two physicals "with no mention of any injured hip." Johnston said after the meeting that if a sports injury occurs, the school's policy is to have the individual suffering the injury report it to the coach, and the coach is to fill out an accident report. Then the athlete is seen by the team trainer, and the team doc­ tor. “1 believe we have a very comprehensive program to make sure kids who are injured have the best care." Johnston said. Dipcrt said that if the school keeps records, as Johnston claimed, then there should be records of Emily's injury. "If there aren’t any records there, either somebody has destroyed them or not filled them out and not done the job they were supposed io." Johnston said after the meeting that he could not comment on what if any action had been taken about Kowalczyk's alleged verbal abuse of Emily Dipert. "From a confidentiality standpoint that cannot be addressed," he said. "Our employ­ ees have rights, too." However, he said, "when we have issues like that, they're addressed. We do not allow our students or athletes lo be humiliated or belittled." Johnston said there have been such occurrences in the past. "We've had situations that we have had to deal with." he said. Endsley said at the special meeting that she "had a real concern al what we (lhe board) have done through this process to the staff morale." When asked if be thought parents should have a right to air concerns about the school < * ’ • j ; • . , > HEAMNG, continued p-7 I I DuidSanUtr HASTINGS -Mr. LouuR Seibcn. 12, of Hisrinp puaed ffny Tuesday, Much 2S, 1997 it Thcruppie Maoor. Mr. Seiben wu horn on February 22,1913 in Watertown, Mmattaaatta, dm ton tf Robert and Ruth Otaffn) Seiben. He waa ralaedteQMs aad attended acboob there. He came to ths Haatinff area in the early 1950's from Btttte Creek. He waa married to Virginia Rothau in die late 1930’t and the died in 1971. He later married Ruth A. (Schaul) Klevorn io 1972 and she died on March 4, 1989 He was employed as an automobile aaleaman most of ins workiag life. He worked u the former Latke Buidt-Chevroiet dealership in Hastings for many yean before his retirement Mr. Seiben was preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Virginia Rothau in 1971 and Ruth Seiben in 1919. He is survived by one daughter, Julie (William) Hubts of Mt Morris; one ton, Peter (Judy) Seibert of Mirmcapoiis. Minaranca; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Rejecting his wishes there win be no services. Memorial contributions may be made 10 the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. ~ | HASTINGS - John Johnson, Jr. aff 76, of Hastings, passed away Monday, March 31, 1997 it home, one day then of his 77th birthday. Mr. Johnson was born on April 1, 1920 in Orangeville Township, Bury County, the son of John & Erma (PraU) Johnson. He was raised on the family farm neu Prair­ ieville and attended rural schools there. Mr. Johnson was married to Donna J. Poet­ humus oo October 20, 1948. He was employed as a Tool h Die Maker al the Viking Corporation in Hastings for 40 yean and 11 months. Mr. Johnson attended lhe Fust United Methodist Church, was an avid golfer, loved woodworking and bestowed his handmade gifts on friends and family. He always took time to smell lhe roses and loved all wildlife. He spent his last Easter surrounded by his entire family with lots of hugs and laughter. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mildred Jones. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Donna; two daughters, Kathy (Archie) Wimer of Cale­ donia and Jacalyn (Ronald) Warners of Kala­ mazoo; four grandchildren, Jonci Warner, Archie Warner, Sara Warners and Kimberly Wamers; one brother, Jerry Johnson of Hast­ ings; one sister, Loretta Cuyler of Hastings and many sisters-in-iaw, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 3. 1997 at Hastings Fust United Methodist Church with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will take place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or Inclusion Body Myositis Association, 1420 Huron Ct, Harrisonburg, VA 22801-80J-,. Arrangements were made oy Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. LOWELL - David Scudder, age 60, of Lowell, passed away. Tueaday, March 23, 1997. Mr. Scudder worked at Holland Moton for jfwia the loving huaband aad fathm J wife, Elaine; children, Detn (Tbomaa) Zbikowski, Sherry (Victor) Aellen. Brian (Debra) Campbell. Gary (Sue) Campbell all at Grand Rapids, Dein (Rick) Williams of Ohio; mother, Vivian (Geae) Roberta of Oread Rapids; brothers. Bob (Geri) Scudder, Larry (Judy) Scudder all of Grand Rapids; thirteen grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral aervicea were held oo Saturday, March 29,1997 at the Roih-Gern Chapel. Rev. Alien Gardner of St Lukes Lutheran Church officiated. Imermeta took place at Reatlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The David Scudder Fund. HASTINGS ■ lone L Steele, age 63, passed away Sunday, March 30,1997 at her residence She was born October 23, 1933 in Adrian, the daughter of Earl and Jeanette (Selonke) Nichols. She attended school in Jackson. She worked at Thornapple Manor for three yean. Ms. Steele was preceded tn death by a brother, Alvin Nichols in 1969. She is survivrf by two sons, Mark Fitzgerald and Mike Fitzgerald, both of Hastings; one daughter, Tracy Scobey of Hastings; six grandchiirkm. Oraries Leonard Jr.. Raechelle Williams, Nkhoiis Steele, Amber Fitzgerald, Megan Martinez and Aren Lynn Davis; mother, Netty Leafhead of Jackaon; three sisters, Elaine Smith. Mary Lou Bates sod Jeanette Lawrence all of Jackaon. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Larry E. Hubley officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Parids L. Toian, age 31. pesaed away Tueaday, March 25,1997 at the Hospice Center, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Toian was born on February 22.1946 in Grand Rapids, the daughter at Ted and Jean (Stimson) Wieringa. She was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1964. She attended Davenport College for two years in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Toian was married to Clare R. Toian on May 27, 1977 at Hastings. She was employed at Hastings Fiberglass for the last fifteen yean as a receptionist Mrs. Toian waa a homemaker, loved cook­ ing, waa a skilled seamstress, enjoyed walking and shopping, but moat of all a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother, always doing kind deeds for her family nd friends. She is survived by her busband, Clare R. Toian; two danghtos, Kimberly S. (Rick) Schalkofski of Grand Rapids and Jeane F. (Daniel) Roth of Ann Arbor; one pmdaoo, Noah Lee; her parents, Ted and Jen Wieringa of Baldwin; one brother, Charles (Esrher) Wieringa of Newberry; grandmother. Susie Michele at Middleville; many aunts, nudes, cousins, nieces, nephews and ri Funeral Sovices were held Saturday, March 29.1997 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Pasler Bill Fleming officiated. interment took place at Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville Memorial contributions may be made 10 the American Diabetes Association or the Ameri­ can Cancer Society. | HASTINGS - Kenneth I. Shawman, ige 77. of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, March 26 1997 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Shawman was born on October 16 1919 in Hastings, the son of Hollis * Ida May (Beckey) Shawman He waa raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1938 from Hastings High School. Mr. Shawman served in the U.S Army Air Corps during WW11. He owned and operated the former Tri­ Angle Automobile Service Station in Hastings for many years. He worked for lhe Zephyr Service Station in Hastings for several yean and ocher employment included: The Old Royal Coach Company in Hastings, Middlevil­ le Engineering and for George Hermenitt Service for a few years. Mr. Shawman was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard Shawman in 1968. He is survived by his two sisters, June Wiley of Hastings and Hilda (Vernon) Smith of Hast­ ings; one nephew; five nieces and several great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 29, 1997 at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial took place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions mzy be made lo the charity of one's choice. DELTON - Ira Brooks Osgood, age 98, of Delton, passed away March 30, 1997 at Thor­ napple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Osgood wu born November 6,1898 h Hope Township, the son of Jesse and Cbra (Brooks) Osgood. He wu married to Maybelle Hart on March 23, 1935. Mr. Osgood farmed on Otis Lake Rd. moat of his life and he picked fruit at Dunlop's Orchaids. He raised registered Holstein cattle and showed them at the fair. He enjoyed gardening and sharing fruits & vegetables. Legacy lo family and led family daily devotions. He loved to walk through the woods and look at trees. Mr. Osgood wu a lifelong member of the McCallum Church, he wu a Sunday School teacher, superintendent of Sunday School and class leader. He wu a member of Michigan! Fanners Hall of Fame, member of Holstein Friesian Association of America and former member of Hope Township board. He wu preceded in death by his wife Maybelle on April 1, 1968 and an infant son, Kenneth in 1939 and three sisters, Mildred Levor, Glenna Weber and Esther Johacock and one brother. Rev. Isaac Osgood. Mr. Osgood is survived by two dmghie& Barbara Osgood at home and Elizabeth (Le(| Robiyer of Defiance, Ohio; one son, M Stephen (Jennie) Osgood of Delton; sevm grandchildren and twenty-one gref grandchildren. ;■ Funeral services were held WednsKW April, 2, 1997 at McCallum Church. PaNf Gerald Galloway officiated. ; Burial took place at Prairieville Cemetery Memorial contributions may be mode McCallum Church. Envelopes available fl funeral home. Arrangements were made by William Funeral Home, Delton. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3, 1997 — Page 7 Social News Quicks to observe 50th anniversary Lawrence and Jeanne Quick of Hastings will celebrate their 50ih anniversary on Sun­ day. April 6, 1997. They were married on Easier Sunday in 1947. Lawrence retired from Franklin Electric and Jeanne is retired from Hastings City Bank. They have enjoyed most of their mar­ ried life at their present farm in Hastings. Their children are Ken and Roxanne Frey of Hastings and Craig and Carol Ardis of Grand Rapids. They have six grandchilden. A family dinner was enjoyed by all to celebrate the special event. Gaines-King to wed April 19 Together with their parents. Galadriel Bliss Gaines and Gabriel Paul King, would like to announce their upcoming marriage. Galadriel is a bead artist and also works at the Land's End Resort on the famous Homer Spit. Gabe is a commerical fisherman and Bering Sea Crabber. Following an April 19, 1997 wedding at Homer Assembly of God. the couple will reside in Homer. Alaska, where they are buy­ ing a home. All correspondence may be sent to: Galadriel and Gabr. P.O. Box 1310, Homer. Alaska, 99603. HEARING, continued from page 6 system publicly. Johnston said "that depends on if it's a personal agenda or something for the good of the system. 1 think personal agendas are difficult to address, but if it’s re­ lated to the entire school. I think it’s very important we listen." When asked if one or more people arc available to act as a neutral mediator during disagreements between parents and school personnel, he said, "the school board is a neutral party. They're voted in by the pub­ lic." ; Dipert told board members that lhe con­ cerns he has brought before school officials hnd board members have resulted in some changes. "They’re starting to keep records when kids are injured." he said. r "Another thing that's happening is that we're not running Broadway hills any more Johnston said he wants the hiring process for coaches to be “fair and equitable." Dipcrt said after the special meeting that he regretted not dealing with lhe problems when they first arose in the spring of 1995. He said he was upset about the situation, but did not bring his grievances to the attention of school officials until he became upset with Kowalczyk over the way she treated Emily during the meeting this past fall. Dipcrt also told school board members that he was not seeking to have anyone fired. Rather, he said to the board. "I want you people to start listening and asking ques­ tions." — nobody is. 1 think that's a step in the right direcuon." t Johnston said after the meeting that the ■district is working on creating a written hir­ ing policy for coaches. Currently, Johnston 'said, "we don't have anything in writing.” Johnston said in an earlier interview that the Visual procedure for selecting coaches is to as it relates to the particular sport; is to have the highest degree of attention to athletes' physical well-being; is to have the ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner at contests and practices; is to have the abil. ity to develop and communicate professional rapport with student athletes; is to have the . ability to communicate professionally with , parents, community and news media." and "is to present a clean professional image in • terms of personal appearance and provide a ^positive role model in terms of personal habits, language and conduct." • The candidate is also "to have a strong knowledge of the sport and be able to relate that knowledge lo the student athlete." • Johnston said lhe criteria requiring altenlion to athletes' physical well-being also in­ cludes paying attention to an athlete's "mentai well-being." Johnston disagreed with a charge Dipert ’ made previously that the district is not hir- mg the most qualified candidates as coaches. "1 disagree that people who have more ex­ , penence or who have been here longer are not getting selected. I think we have selected lhe best people that are available to us." by Catherine Lucas The Woodland Township Library will revert to regular hours alter lhe beginning of Daylight Savings Time Sunday. April 6. The library hours were changed for the dark winter months, but will again be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and will stay I to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The library serves all ages and will have a special reading program to benefit Cystic Fibrosis sometime carl) this summer as well as other programs for young children and elementary age students Sherry Kenney. officer in charge of lhe Woodland Post Office, recently announced that the Woodland postal route that has been serviced by Jim Wickham for 21 years has had a small portion split off into a second route The new route is now being run by Cliff Byington, who has been the substitute mail carrier for several years, and another substitute will be sent when needed from another post office. The new Byington route starts al 258 N. Main St and goes left on Jordan. Everything west lo Martin Road and then south to M-43 and hack into Woodland is included in the new route. Jim Wickham has kept the rest of lhe route, which runs eight hours each day. including sort time. The veteran postal carrier said he appreciates on the new route for 21 years of good relations and say that he has enjoyed serving them. Wickham has an excellent safety record as a mail carrier. The Woodland Lions Club m*t Tuesday evening last week. They enjoyea a turkey dinner before the program and business meeting. The guest speaker was Jim Downey from the Michigan Eye Bank. The Michigan Eye Bank is in the top three in the United States in the number of corneas donated, averaging 2.000 a year. This facility ranks number one in the number of transplants in a given state as Michigan patients average 1,100 a year. Dukes-Schmaker to many April 19 have the principal and athletic director be in­ volved in the selection process for the head poaches, and have the athletic director and head coach involved in selection of assistant coach positions. That procedure was not followed when >Kowalczyk was hired as the track coach. Johnston said. Al that time, he said. Fulmer .and Johnston did the interviewing. Johnston Jaler amended the statement, saying then-As­ sistant Principal Patricia Murphy was asked 4o be a part of the hiring process in lieu of •the principal. Johnston said having a written policy will ‘ensure that there is "some consistency" in the hiring process. "1 think it would be very desirable for myself or anybody in my posi­ tion to have some guidelines for the way .things arc going to be followed." Johnston said he already has written crite­ ria outlining the type of coach the district is looking for. f Some of lhe criteria include "the candidate I is to have a strong understanding of the draining, conditioning and safety precautions Woodland N€WS Pacheco-Sage to be wed May 3 Mr. Alberto Pacheco and Ms. Rita Garza of Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Ama Delia Pacheco to Mr. Jeffrey Lee Sage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Sage of Delton. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Hastings High School tn 1992. The groom is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School in 1992. Wedding vows will be exchanged on May 3. 1997. Julie Marie Dukes and Ryan Charles Schmader, both of Hastings, will be joined in marriage on April 19, 1997. The bride-to-be and her parents, Arnold and Jean Dukes, reside in Hastings. The future bride attends Chic University of Cosmetology. Her fiance, lhe son of Robert and Karen Schmader of Hastings, is a graduate of Kellogg Community College. Roberts-Wilson wedding announced Buffy Roberts and Ronald Wilson were united in marriage on Aug. 4, 1996 in the country of Hastings. The matron of honor was Lctha Sundler and best man was Steve Wilson • CITY OF HASTINGS • NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 15.1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan to consider a variance request by Mr. Joseph T. Maurer of 701 W. High Street, Hastings. Michigan of City Zoning Ordinance Section 3.153 (b) (1) & (2) for the premises known as 701 W. High Street, Hastings, Michigan (The East 1/2 lots of 1 A 2 of the plat of Jones & Taffee Addition to the City of Hastings, Northeast 1/4, Section 18. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. Barry County, Michigan). See map below for site of proposed variance. The variance, if approved, will allow for a structure addition within the minimum required front and side yards setbacks. Jim Wickham and Cliff Byington, before leaving on their mail routes, are shown with the postal officer in charge. Sherry Kenney. Brochures about becoming an organ donor were handed out. If all possible units of a body could be used, it would provide about 70 different transplant opportunities. Mr Downey quoted a Catholic priest he met in Wisconsin who was very active in the program for organ donation. He said. “Don't plant n. transplant it." Art Meade reported on the trip Saturday. March 22. to Rochester to visit lhe Leader Dogs School. Hartzlers furnished the bus and driver and 31 Lions and family members went. 13 from Woodland and 18 from Lake Odessa. It was a very interesting trip. Only about one-third of the dogs beginning the training graduate with an average cost of about $17,000 per graduating dog. Mr. Downey suggested that the sometime the club might like to go to Ann Arbor to see the Eye Bank program. The Woodland Lions Club also held a Lenten breakfast Saturday morning. There were about 24 people al the event. The Rev. Ward Pierce gave a brief message after the meal and a free-will collection was taken fur The Easter Seal Organization for Crippled Children. Several local churches held Maundy Thursday services. The one at Lakewood United Methodist was directed by Kathy Smith and several people have made very positive comments about it. The annual Lakewood Good Friday service was well attended and the Rev. Ben Ridder gave the message. Most Lake Odessa businesses close for this event held at Central United Methodist Church each year. The combined Lakewood Ministerial Lenten Services were so popular this year that a last-minute Easter celebration was planned for the seventh (Easter) Sunday evening. That service was held at the Christian Reformed Church in Lake Odessa. The Rev. Ward and Muriel Pierce had 18 family members and friends at the parsonage for an Easter dinner. Douglas C. Mackenzie, son of the Woodland Supervisor and Judy MacKenzie, graduated with a doctorate in robotics from Georgia Tech the Saturday before Palm Sunday. His wife, Karen, and daughter. Brianna. his parents and his sister. Yvonne Lynn and her two children, Lexie and Jeremy, all traveled to Atlanta. Ga. for the event. All of the family returned to Michigan on Tuesday after lhe graduation, which Judy said was on a beautiful short-sleeved spring day, except Doug who went on to Orlando, Fla., for a seminar about work the government is now planning in the robotics field. Judy said the winter term graduation was held in the indoor basketball arena and al least one-quarter of the degrees awarded were advanced ones — master's and doctorates. The day before Easter, Paul David and wife. Joyce Faught, had an Easter egg hunt in their yard on Main Street, Woodland, for grand kids. Adam. Jon, and Sam Dennison, and Steven and Macy Cheney came from Grand Rapids. Nichole and Anthony Wolowicz came from Dorr. Vanessia and Brennan Doak came from Sunfield and Melonie. Askley. Missy, Mikey and Dillion Dick from Ionia. Close to 400 eggs were hidden to be found by the lucky children. A hot dog roast followed the egg hunt and other fur ensued. April has arrived and the Lake wood Christian School dinner will be Friday evening at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. the Kilpatrick United Brethren Missionary dinner Wednesday. April 9. at noun at the church and the Lakewood Community Ambulance dinner Sunday. April 13, from noon to 3 p.m. at Cunningham's Acre. That meal will be roast beef and ham; all three meals will be all you can eat. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Guernsey Lake Area Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 12 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Bond of the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, having resolved its intention to nuke certain public improvements consisting of paving and other improvements to private roads in the vicinity of Guernsey Lake (the "Improvements"), pursuant to Act IM of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, has made its final determination of the Guernsey Lake Area Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 12, which consists of the following described kits and parcels of land which are benefitted by the improvements and against which aU or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed. The special assessment district includes the properties described by the following permanent parcel numbers: Lots and parcels numbered 08 007.160 020-00, -021 -00. -022-00. -023-00, -024-00. -025-00. -026-00, -027-00. -028-00. -029-00. -030-00. -031-00, -031-40. -032-00. -033-00. -034-00. -035-00, -037-00, -038-00. -039-00. -04000. -041-00, 04200, 04300. 04400. 045-00, 04600. 047-00,048-00.04900 05000.05100.05200.05300,05400, 05600. 05700.05800, 05900. 06000. 06100. 06200. 06300. 06400, 06500. 06600. 06700. 06800. 06900, 07000. 07100. 07200. 07300. 07400. 07500. 07600. 07800. 07900. 08000. 08100. 08200. 08300. 08500. -10800. -12500. -14000. -14100. -14200. -15300. -15500. -15600. -15700. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assess­ ment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in lhe special assessment district. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY. THE I4TH DAY OF APRIL. 1997. AT 6:30 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1«K>649-3777. O'CLOCK PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 5M3 S. WALL LAKE ROAD. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTION TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE DISTRICT BY THE ADDITION OF PARCEL Everfl Q. Manshum City Clerk NO. 08-007-160-063-00 THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of lhe Township of Hope. Dated: March 10.1997. S3 1-800-CHILDREN Sylvia Forster. Clerk Tow nship of Hope �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3, 1997 Caring anger LEGAL NOTICES BOBSH A. TREMAM 8 ASSOCIATES. P C. <S AT­ TEMPTMG TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR MATION OBTAINED WKL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default hot boon mode In HEATHERLY. UNMARRIED HAAN to AAA MOR­ TGAGE 8 FINANCIAL CORFORATION. A MORGAN CORPORATION Mortgage. dated wm of fifty ravun thousand two hundred thktran and 06/100 dollars (557.213.06), including Interest at 15.500% per annum. MORTGAGE SALE — Dofoult has bran mad* tn lha conditions ol a moetgoga mada by GERALD G SIMMET AND SANDRA A. SIMMET. HUSBAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgage*, dated ALIO: THE NORTH • ROOS OF LOT 1. BLOCK 64 . BE MG A FUCI OF LAND 8 RODS NORTH AND SOUTH BY 4 ROOS EAST AND WEST OF SAID LOT 1. BLOCK 64. AU OF THE VMLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ACCOR DMG TO THE RECORDED FLAT THEREOF AS Cry for help? GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORTION OF IA. AN IOWA CORPORATION now known os GMAC MOR TGAGE CORPORATION by an assignment dated sionally. but 1 am turned of by your constant warnings, threats and guidelines on how we should live our lives. Other than to make a Michigan, on which mortgage there it claimed to bo due at the dote hereof the turn of twenty nine thousand two hundred forty and 72/100 dollars (529.240.72), including interest at >1.000% per -num. Under the power of sole contained in raid mor- folks want to smoke, drink, drive fast, not use seat belts, take risks and have affairs, so what? They are going to die anyway, so why don’t you let them die happy? I smokfxl about three packs of cigarettes a day for 30 years and wound up with all the smokrr's crud you have written about — dif­ ficulty breathing, heart problems and so on. 1 quit on my own many years ago but have felt deprived and been mad ever since. I’m going sltuofxl ribod LOT 8 AND 10 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF LOTS. AU OF BLOCK 65 OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. Ann landers in CITY how you feel about this m case the question is put to her in the future. Not So Confidential to Al) My Readers: To­ day is Reconciliation Day. Since 1989,1 have suggested that April 2 be set aside to write that broken relauomhip Life is loo short lo hold grudge. To forgive can be enormously life­ enhancing Cast your bread upon the waters, and I'll bet you get back caviar sandwiches. Escalator danger your reply to the war *n who didn’t want lo get stuck with her fiance’s elderly parent and handicapped sister. 1 hoper her fiance finds someone a bit more caring and compassionate to marry. My situation is similar. When my handicap­ ped brother needed care. I placed him in a group home so my wife would not be burden­ ed with him. Now. my mother, age 93. can no longer live alone. She is frail and forgetful, and my brother and I arc her only children. I have taken her into my home and am happy to care for her. Mom has a lovely disposition and is grateful for my help and company. I prepare her breakfast and come home from work lo give her lunch. I also prepare half the family's evening meals, at which she joins us. I do her laundry and have arranged for so- • meone to come in to bathe her and give her physical therapy. My burden, however, is not my mother but * my wife, io whom I have been totally faithful OF doseribod os: LOT 2. OF BLOCK 9 OF KENFMLD5 2ND ADDI­ TION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED FLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN USER I OF FLATS ON FAGE 37. the dote of such sole, unleaa determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 194RCL 600.3241(a) in which croakers say. 1 figure it’s better than waiting for a stroke and being carted off to a nursing home. My wife smoked three packs a day for smoker’s hell known to mankind. She refused to quit, and I admired her guts. Doctors started knocking cigarettes when the tobacco companies stopped paying them patently, Dated March 13. IW7 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION paying off politicians wasn’t The impact pulverized his fool immediately. and nagging are turning bottom of his foot. After two weeks in the hospital, seven surgeries, skin grafts, months in a wheelchair, a walker and walking casts, by the grace of God, he is able to walk again. lo listen io anything I have to say oo the successfully prevents accidents of this type. I Over the centuries, war has killed, maimed My wife recently welcomed our two grows children and a grandchid into our home -' without consulting me. They are noisy wtd' slojrpy and have no respect for me. If 1 utter one word of criticism, my wife hits lhe roof. I need an outsider's opinion oo what 1 should do Cau you help? - Beside Myself in Dear Oregon: Your marriage sounds like a (4/10) Outwit hovtw, been hm4* In the condition, ot o ■ mode hr OOHAIO W. TSAOS. o «MS Ahmen. Dowtin,. SMdMs" people s problems and tell them to see a shrink or a clergyman. It’s sickening. Moat of the trouble they get into is their own dam fault, ao leave them atone. Ill sign off now and light up a cigarette. — Mad in Indianpolis. Dear lady: You are “mad” all right, and 1 don’t mean crazy. I mean angry. You ob­ viously don’t want any advice, so why did you of 5 suffered from falls and/or escalator-related accidents. Why have remedies in favor of saving money when a stuped yen moved your 93-year-oU mother ■to your home over your wife's objections. She retaliated by bringing in lhe children to even the score and give her some support. You need joint counseling al once. I hope it eroded civilized limits. Please seek a mediator immediately. "A Collection of My Favorite Gems of the You tell me lo let the folks alone who want to —nirr and drink and ignore seat belts. You AA/WMS 44 - ■. „ —a.. . ylWrl .1---- -------------F^^U —V TUCMX/^C irreSgTVma WUvvCW '■ L rWrwOy IllUr Oes pictures of people who (bed from emphysema or who were unbuckled in car wrecks? Well. I have, aad they didn't look very happy to me. Whether or not you realize it, your letter waa a cry for help. I wish I could rescue you, but ao oae can help you but yourself. Good r --4 iorwara. LI—LU ‘ r* ** u a a a__ *soki me cnuo s nano. ano oe rubber-soled shoes. — Houston Mother. Dear Houston: You have written a letter who rides an escalator with a child. Thanks for preventing some awful accidents. aad a check oe money orderfor $5.25 (Mr fodades pottage and handling) to: Collection, do Ann Landen, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. !U. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25). Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicale, Inc. Just say friend TIE CIISSROMS Two weeks ago. we well. My Weal 1/2 of Ite Northwrat 1/4 of Section 35. Town were sealed with my ina Flace of Beginning: thence South 450 feet: thence Wat 274 feet; thence North 490 feet: thence Eart 274 feet «o Piece of Beginning. MDA is where help and hope meet for people with neuromuscular diseases. wWi your aoa?” She replied, “He is my son’s GR»N TRH FINANCIAL SBtVlCMG CORPORATION GIRL, Erica Brianne boro at Pennock Hospital on March 17, 1997 at 2M p.m. to Takyths aad Brian Xedman of' Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs 6M ozs. and 20H inches BOY, Bradley and Debora Graham of Moody. AL are the parents of a son. Noah GUL, Autumn Nicole bom at Pennock Hoaphal oa March 14. 1997 at 8:21 a m. to Graham. BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD 8 ROY. P C. By: Donald A. Brandt (F30183) Trovorra City. Michigan 49696-5816 (616)946-0700 (4Z17) Muscular Dystrophy Association tpame or friend? We have lived together for six years and are an established couple. We bough! a lovely bouse in an exclusive area, work hard and mind our own business. Somehow, I fell uncomfortable when 1 heard my mother-in-law’s response. — An Inquirer Deer Inquirer: "Friend" would have been a more tasteful designation You would not be 1-800-572-1717 GUL, Abigail Nichole boro at Borgess-Pipp Health Center oa March 21.1997 to Kelli and Michael Huffman of Delton. Weighing 7 lbs. BOY, Pilgrim Lane bora al Pennock Hospital oo March 14. 1997 at 4:14 p.m. to Angela and Philip David of Days Bend. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 22inches long. BOY, Robert Lee ID bora at Pennock Hospital oa March IS. 1997 at 9:29 a m. to Robert aad Rebecca Elkins of Orangeville. Weighing 10 lbs. 6ozs. and 22V6 inches long — NOTICE — 79 PACER STATIONWAGON To Mmnburo of HauBnps Mutual Muranea Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice Is haroby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wodnesdey, April 9. 1997 beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L O'CONNOR, Secretary CENAs Hastings City Bank has two great home equity plans to help bring your mode of transportation a bit more up to date. With a Home Equity Fixed Loan or Home Equity Line of Credit from Hastings City Bank, a Sunday drive wont seem like a drive back in time. Both plans come with competitive interest rates and a fast response to your application. Plus, you could save even more since the interest you pay may be tax deductible (see your tax advisor). Your Hometown Bank Since 1886 FDIG BOY, Nolan Sage bora al Pennock Hoaptal on March IS. 1997 at 4:43 p.m. io Joel Hess aad Leslie Shockley of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 2095 inches long. and. teen Marie Lewis. Hastings : John Oiivarri Monies. Delton and Renee Lyna Foreman, Delton. Daniel Joseph Dunning. Middleville and Jennifer Anne Carter, Middleville. Robert Edward Jones, Hastings and Linda Fay Rutkowski. Hastings. LEGAL NOTK€ THtt FIRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTMG TO I COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WE ORTAM. WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ■ MORTGAGE SALE — Dofoult has bran made tai' Michigan, and First and second shifts, varied hours available. It not a Ireedy certified: NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful compfotion of a two-weuk training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for Individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire We offer healh insurance, vacation and Bness benefits and a starting wage of SB.68 par hour. Classes start APRIL 16 and and MAY 1. Tha first 6 days of class win be from 8:00AM unlil 4:30PM and the Iasi 5 days of class will ba from 6:15AM until 3:00PM. It you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thornapple Manor between SrtXIAM and 4:30PM. Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before APRIL 12,1997 Applicants cho­ sen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone cans, please. 'Qibrnapple # cfaanor’ LENDER 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. < Roberts. Hastings. James Blaine Butler. Nashville Margaret Marie Martens, Nashville. nW m rvrry-inr^u iiwRrwww SlMty-Nira and M/100 dollar. (543.369.66). Ineluding Inlarral at 10.5 par annum. vidod. notice la hereby given that sold porttos Unit Numbar 2. Rutland TowmhJp. Barry County. Michigan. Tha redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from OCWEN FEDERAL BANK. FSB FOR ^FORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File 497020949 (4/17) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3, 1997 — Page 9 lake Odessa NCULIS From Time to Time... The Lakewood Christian School dinner will be Friday. April 4. The next spring meeting of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 015 will be held Tues­ day. April 8 al 8 p.m. in lhe Masonic Temple. The Women's Fellowship of the Congrega­ tional Church will meet Wednesday. April 9. next week at a later hour. The meeting will convene at 2 p.m. with the Pastor Bruce Pauley expected to speak. He was detained on the day of the March meeting so this is a delayed program. The hostesses will be Millie Sensiba and Mary Herbert. The Fellowship is planning a Mother-Daughter breakfast in May. Next Saturday, April 12. the genealogy group will meet at 1 p.m. al the Depot/Museum Some displays pertaining to real estate art on display. The depot was open last Saturday with some of the directors pre­ sent for a work session New rope has replaced damaged antique roping around pans of the deck. Il appears that some people have sat on the ropes, which pulled them from their moorings. Some accumulations of news clippings were sorted and filed. The emphasis for the April 12 meeting will be “Use of the Computer at the Family History Censer" presented by Cyndi Kuhlman. Weekend guests of Mrs. Marie Pickens were son Tim’s family of Saline. Dr. Tim, wife Mary Ellen and two of their children at­ tended church with Marie for her first tune following knee replacement surgery several weeks ago. A new sign adorns the business Nock oo Tupper Lake Street. Richie's Coffee Shop is open for business in the building which has housed the North Inn and Addison's Restaurant. Richie also has shops in Hastings and Freeport. At funeral services for Ellen Leigh, age 84. at Grand Ledge last week Thursday, four of her grandchildren spoke. The Rev. William Amundsen was the pastor who presided. Adelbert Cortright: attorney.. .judge... citizen by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Adelbert Cortright was bom lhe son of Alexander and Elizabeth Townsend Cortright. on a farm in Assyria Township. Barry Coun­ ty. on March 16. 1896. He was one of seven children in the family of three boys and four girts. His brothers were Jerome and Emerson Cortright. His sisters were Maude. Kate. Sarah and Rose. The Cortright children attended the Briggs Country School in Assyria Township and then Adelbert went on to attend high school in Bat­ tle Creek. After completing high school, in 1915. he went on to attend Battle Creek Business School where he studied accounting. World War 1 interrupted his life at this point and he joined the Army where he became a gunner He look his basic training at Fort Custer. Battle Creek. He served in the AlsaceLorraine area in France as a gunner and cor­ poral. He was with the 160th artillery brigade. He spent nine months overseas He was there when his unit fired on the Fortress Metz After he returned from France and World War I. he found a job as a mail carrier in Detroit. while he attended the University of Detroit night school where he studied law. He had experience as a mail carrier as he had car­ ried ratal mail at Assyria for more than five years after he completed high school before entering the Battle Creek Business School. He met Zela Dickey while carrying mail in Detroit. They were introduced by her brother­ in-law. Zela was a school teacher. They were married at the home of her brother. James Dickey, in Grand Blanc on Dec. 23. 1923. Zela Dickey had grown up on a farm near Colon. She was the daughter of Lucy McKinley aad Alfred Dickey. The Cortrights had five children. Adelbert graduated from the University of Detroit Law School, receiving a law degree in 1926. Following graduation, he practiced law in Detroit. Two of their children. Elizabeth Jane on Nov. 12. 1926. and Alfred LeRoy. April 12. 1928. were born while the family lived in Detroit. In 1929. the Cortrights moved to Hastings. They lived in a house on Green Street, near Broadway. William Edward was born at Pen­ nock Hospital on Nov. 2. 1931. Beginning in 1931 until 1939. Adelbert served as Circuit Court Commissioner. His law practice was growing. He handled pro­ perty disputes, divorce cases and estates. He also did income taxes for local farmers. His legal services were often bartered for godds from his clients He helped to structure lhe Hastings Municipal Court and was a judge in that court from 1939 until 1965. He was noted for his firm but fair treatment of lhe people appearing before him in the court. The family had moved to 115 East Bond St. and that is where they lived when Marilyn Ann. Nov. 23. 1935. and Emily Kathleen. Ju­ ly 26. 1938. were born. Zela Dickey Cortright returned to school, attending Western Michigan Teachers Col­ ter. She received an A.B. degree and taught school for over 20 years. She taught high school in Freeport, but most of the time she taugft in the rural schools, having taught at Cedar Creek. Doud. Briggs, and in the elementary grades at Level Park. Caledonia and Vermontville. She continued her educating with Extension Counts and earned a master’s degree from the Universify of Michigan. She did six weeks ot course work al Ashridge College near Lon­ don and spent some lime louring Europe. She taught for a total of 23 years Adelbert and Zela Cortright were active in The Cortright Family, 1942, (back row, from left) Zela Cortright, Adelbert Cortright, Elizabeth Cortright, Alfred Cortright, (front row) Emily Cortright, William Cortright and Marilyn Cortright. Lawrence 1 Bauer American Legion Post No. 45. He waa post commander in 1937. Zela waa Auxiliary Unit No. 45 President in 1938. Adelbert held a life membership in the Legion aad in 1977 waa presented with a 50-year pin along with a plaque commending his many yean of service to the unit. He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wan. The Cortrights were active in the communi­ ty and belonged to many of its organizations. He was a member of the Hastings City Coun­ cil for two years. He was president of the Hastings Brotherhood, and was church school superintendent of the Methodist Church. He was a charter member of the Kiwanis Club and belonged lo the Hastings F A AM No. 52. Saladin Shrine of Grand Rapids. He served as commander of the Knights of Tempter and was a past patron of the Hastings Order of Eastern Star. The Cortrights were members of the First Methodist Church and participated in its activities from 1929 when they first joined the church. They were also members of the Hastings Country Club. After he retired from serving as judge for the Hastings Municipal Court in 1965. he returned lo private practice. He had a legal secretary. Edna Boddy. who had become very interested in law practice and went on to study for her own law degree. After she had graduated from law school she practiced in Fenton for a time and then returned to Hastings. She became a partner in the firm of Cortright and Boddy. The law firm of Cortright and Boddy grew and was very active for the next several years, covering all types of cases covered by a general law practice. Both became familiar faces in the courts of the city and county and the firm was highly regarded in the community In 1976. Adelbert Cortright was honored by the Michigan Bar Association for a half cen­ tury of practicing law. The Cortrights celebrated 50 years of mar­ riage on Dec. 23. 1973. There was a reception Burial was at Oakwood cemetery at Grand ledge Among those attending were former residents who were kin by marriage of Ellen's late husband. Bernard. Mary (McCartney) Beard and Nadine (Griffith) Beard. Their husbands had been Durkee cousins of Bernard. Al Central United Methodit Church on Sun­ day. Pastor Emmett Kadwell spoke at the Sunrise service. Dawn Deardorff was in charge of the breakfast that followed. David McQueen was the soloist in the early service. During the later worship service, the children’s choir sang two songs. McQueen directed the chancel choir in the absence of Virginia Kruisenga. who was with her family in Tennessee serving as chaperones of a Lakewood tennis team. At the Good Friday service, the chancel of Central United Methodist Church was strip­ ped of paraments and the choir wore robes minus stoles. Several pastors took part in the service with the Rev. Ben Ridder delivering a powerful sermon. SMMMMMI STORAGE INSOt Located in Middleville. Very reasonable rates. CaN 6163650583 CORRECTION to SCHEDULE of MEETINGS: HOPE TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULE • 1M7-M Fiscal Year □ Monday, April 14,1907'.... 6:30 P.M. Sylvia W. Forster Hope Township Clerk CONSTRUCTION New Home* " ’ Addfflora Pole Boms a Garages Call Scon 616-731-4538 Licensed A Insured Barry County Wotnenl Festival AN EVENING OUT NATION ALIY RENOWNED HUMQUSI PEGGY KLINE Adelbert Cortright “Where\ My Ruby Red Slippers?” at the First Methodist Church, where they had been members since 1929. Adelbert semi-retired. Zela was retired from teaching. She was a talented artist and painted beautiful pieces of china for her pleasure and the pleasure of others. They spent some of their time in Bonita Springs. Fla., and the rest al their Algonquin Lake home. Adelbert continued to carry on some of his legal practice until he became physically incapacitated by bean problems and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. He passed away al Pennock Hospital on Sept. 29. 1980. Zela died on Sept. 13. 1985. Sources. Barry County History 1985. Ar­ chives. Hastings Banner and The Reminder. It’s Our Business To Build New Business Thursday, April 17th • 6 pun. MtddkVla bat. ItiBnlr, Mithipa (MJ7) Sraffed Qadua bran can be read Vtu, Dacreery, MranCard Call 795-3640 or STYLE SHOW’ SUBSCRIBE TODAY Send check to: KbraenV Fcsthnl P.O. Bat M MddHk, Ml 49333 re. call Linda 945-4193. a Doctor... With Saturday Hours? High quality healthcare with convenience! Char Bain, 945-2729 3-11 RN Shift Supervisor County owned, 138 bed skilled care facility-seeking an RN with strong leadership skills. Excellent clini­ cal skills, and long term care experience required. Wages based on experience. Excellent benefit package. Send resume by April 18th to: K.P. Marr RN Director of Nursing 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. Ml. 49058 EOE ‘Cjfrornapple & At Eye & E.N.T. Specialists our mission is to provide state-ofthe-art, quality healthcare that meets the needs of our patients. With the addition of David D. Harrell, M.D., our office has two board certified ophthalmologists which allows us the opportunity to expand upon the services we can provide to the community. Dr. Harrell provides comprehensive eye care for people of all ages, including "no stitch" cataract surgery, laser surgery, eye muscle surgery, treatment of glaucoma and diabetic eye disease. We are pleased to announce the addition of extended hours including the availability of Saturday appointments. To make an appointment or for more information call Eye & E.N.T. Specialists at 945-3888. David Harrell, M.D. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health Zela Dickey Cortright. 1938. �1 Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 3, 1997 Saxon sluggers look to seniors Delton’s Haas has top numbers This truly is a great job as the people keep you going Maybe it’s just because the sun is shinning, bui I have really enjoyed my job lhe Iasi feu days. When you get down lo evaluating this work, the most rewarding aspect has to be the people w horn you come in contact w ith on a daily basts. What else could it be? The money, the hours, lhe complaints — no when I leave the office each day (whatever time that may be) I remember the individuals and their stones. The responsibilities of being lhe J-Ad sports editor provides me with many adventures Forget going to work, punching in a lime clock and silting at a desk for hours upon hours, this job requires miles in the car. chats with interesting individuals and lime covering hcan-pumpmg prep athletic events. Whai other job can you think of that pays you to watch and write about sports? And on the days off there arc the trips lo lhe local schools to tell young journalists what me job is truly like. Here is a brief look at a day in the life of a local sports writer. Monday. March 31 8 15 — Arrive at J-Ad. check messages, check that Sun A News. Maple Valley News and Lakewood News sports pages arc complete. 9:00 — Make sure that All-Barry County certificates arc finished and begin work on a Business & Industry st'—y that's deadline is fast approaching. 9: 45 — Depart for Hastings High to meet with All-Barry County athletes, make sure the cup of joe is in the car. 10: 00 — Take pictures of All-Barry County athletes and depart lo Arby's for special lunch given to the honored athletes. 11.00 — Arrive back at J-Ad. finish Business & Industry story (two down and one to go!), and begin writing preview stories for Hastings and Delton spring sports teams. Noon — Attend Rotary meeting, providing me with a chance to come in contact with a very hard-working and determined group of community leaders. Take some snapshots and rub elbows with a some of these leaders who work in education, the police field and lhe banking business — just to name a few. 1: 30 — Lunch. A chance to go home, set the birds' cage outside and have a nice ham and cheese sandwich. Of course it’s 1:30. so I have already missed Baywatch, but that’s just fine on a day like today. 2: 00 — Work more on Hastings and Delton previews after checking the high school mailbox for more newsworthy topics. 3: 45 — Leave J-Ad office, stop by Arby's to pay the bill and drive to Middleville for the soccer battle between the hometown Trojans and the Caledonia Scots. 4: 15 — Game starts, action is intense, but the Scots have all the answers scoring five times in the first half and winning the contest 6-0. The emotions are vivid and as I leave Middleville I am reminded about what makes this job oh so rewarding. 6:30 — Get home, start lhe laundry and begin thinking about the NCAA championship game between Arizona and Kentucky End of story . • Moving Classes: Classification for high schools and what classes (A.B.C and D) were recently announced. Of lhe 724 Michigan high schools. 180 will compete in Class A during the 1997-98 school year. 181 in Classes B and C and 182 in Class D. Here arc some of the local ones that are moving into a new class. From B to A: Charlotte. Coldwater and Northview (O-K White). From A to B: Grand Rapids Central. From C to B: Lansing Catholic Central (Capital Circuit). From D to C: Grand Rapids Baptist and Wyoming Lee. • MLB Begins: The Major League Baseball season opened on Tuesday. Jason Carr. J-Ad’s baseball expert and court and police reporter gave me these predictions for the 1997 campaign. American League East — Both Baltimore and New York axe capable of winning a pennant, but Carr says go with the Orioles. Just to act smart. I’ll say the Yanks because of my admiration for Derek Jeter. Don't discount Toronto with the acquisition of Roger Clemens, either. Central — The Cleveland Indians. More hitting with Marquis Grissom and Dave Justice. West — Seattle. Randy Johnson is back from back problems and Ken Griffey should hit homers all over the country this summer. P.S. Grif. please don’t hit my car window. A.L. Champ — Baltimore. National League East — Atlanta. The addition of Kenny Lofton (yes he is fast) plus the pitching of Smoltz. Glavinc and Maddux will mean many chops for Ted Turner's fans. Mark Wohlers gave up the game-tying homer in Game 4 of the World Series last fall, but is also capable of hurling in lhe triple digits. Central — St. Louis or Houston (loss up). The Cards have Brian Jordan and Tony LaRussa. the Astros have a rising star in Billy Wagner. To break the tie, my sister lives in St. Louis, it must be in the Cards. West — San Diego. Trevor Hoffman is becoming a big-league star and Tony Gwynn still is. Gwynn was my No. 1 draft pick in Start-O-Matic baseball back in lhe early 1980s. Go figure. N.L. champion: Atlanta. • Carpenter Earns Save: Senior Bryan Carpenter, a graduate of Maple Valley High, picked up the save in a 6-4 Olivet baseball win over Calvin College on Monday. Carpenter went 1/3 of an inning and retired the Calvin batter. The Comets are now 12-8 overall and 3-0 in the MIAA. Talk to you soon. Pick upJDttRl COPIES of The BANNER at locations throughout Barry County. Cappon Oil Co. The Hastings Banner 1601 S. Bedford Rd. Hastings 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings 945-3354 945-9554 ICS Travel Barry County Rental No one will charge Hastings' varsity baseball team with having a soft schedule. The Saxons will see a couple of No. Is along the way in Slate champ Mt. Pleasant and Class B perennial power Sturgis. Both of those teams will take part in the second annual Wooden Bal Classic Saturday. May 24 at Hastings. Coach Jeff Simpson's team also will battle against Portage Northern (April 2). Marshall (May 19) and Albion (May 28) along with the regular lough slate they face in lhe O-K White Conference. In last year's O-K While race, the Saxons ended up in fourth place, but with a good mix of youth and veterans Simpson's team could be a surprise in 1997. The O-K tournament will be held for a second year at Old Kent Park in Grand Rapids. "Practices are going well and only lime will tell." Simpson said on his team’s overall chances. A replacement will have to be found for All-Staler Chad Greenfield. Greenfield was the Hero of the John Bos All-Star game last spring and was a Saxon leader at second base with a .471 average. 8 doubles and 2 homeruns. Chad may not be back, but his brother Eric is. Eric Greenfield returns al third base where he his .241 last spring. Simpson also plans on using the senior in his pitching rotation. Three other seniors also look to make impacts al lhe plate and on the field. Nick Thornton will move from second base to shortstop after making just five errors in 1996. Thornton collected 22 hits and hit .244 a season ago. Josh Storm switches from outfield lo first base for the Hastings team. Storms, according to Simpson, has good range and an arm that should provide him time on the pitcher’s mound. The fourth senior is Randy Lake, who will competing for time at second base. It's hard to figure that Andrew Courtright is just a junior, but he is. Courtright made the all-conference team last spring with a .284 average that included 25 RBI. His contributions, however, don1’, just come from lhe plate as Courtright went 4-1 with a 1.80 ERA as a Saxon pitcher. "When not pitching, he also will be doing the catching where he was all-conference as a freshman." Simpson said of Courtright. Other junior talents include outfielder Matt Moore, outfielder Chris Stafford, first baseman Tyler Allerding. infielder Larry Bailey, third baseman Josh Nichols and outfielder Josh Richie. Moore, a south paw, is solid on defense also is a returning athlete for lhe Saxons' varsity squad. Two sophomores should also see action: Luke Warner and Bobby Cole. Warner coven a lot of ground and should play in the outfield. Cole will play catcher and see time at the hot comer. After the April 2 season opener against Portage Northern, Hastings will travel to Grand Rapids Christian on Friday and battle The buzz word around the area is watch out for Saxon softball. Pitching, hitting, defense. Coach Jill Withey appears to have a gold mine of talent with this year’s varsity team. Hastings finished 15-15 (6-8 in the O-K White) in 1996. This year the Saxons are swinging for a district title and a shot at a conference crown. Hudsonville, Northview and Wyoming Park are also considered contenders in the O-K While. The team's talent begins with senior Janette Jennings. A four-year varsity player, Jennings hit .523 last spring with 5 homeruns and 36 RBI. Her talents, however, are also evident on the mound. Jennings won 12 of Hastings' 15 games in 1996 and finished the season with a 1.72 ERA and 137 strikeouts. Her honors include all-conference, all-district, honorable mention all-region and All-Barry County. McDonald’s of Hastings his outfield position. Delton's baseball team includes (front row, from left) Corey Mingerink, Chris Dionne, Ryan Bridges. Robert Isom, Jamie Samis, David Homister, Ryan Hamden; (back row) Coach Warren, Jack Baird, Chad Stopher, Scott Haas. Scott Stopher and Robby Bever. Missing are Coach Nelson and Josh Boz®. Jennings will be joined in the Saxon lineup by others with tons of talent. Rachel Young will be playing her third year on varsity and will team with Jennings most games as lhe starting catcher. Young hit .343 a season ago with 6 triples and 16 RBI. Firstbaseman Julie Krebs is another solid senior. Krebs fielded at belter than .900 in *96 and managed a .253 average at the plate. Withey expects a better hitting year out of her senior during the spring stanza. Jodi Songer is a big-time power hitter in the Saxon lineup. Songer hit .321 last year with 8 doubles and a .321 average. The middle portion of Hastings* infield also appears lough with Jamie Lambeth at secondbase and switchhitting freshman Virginia Jennings at shortstop. In total. Withey has nine returning players and all nine have started in the past. The regular season opens next Tuesday DELTON Those who return, will certainly need to step up to the plate if the Panthers are to contend in the KVA this spring. Coach Kelly Yoder returns three returning starters from last year's club. Those returning players are important keys to whether Delton can contend for top league honors. 945-4921 Performance Plus Quick Lube State Farm Insurance Mil KTUSON 945-3431 430 W. State Street. Hastings 948-8558 948-8001 Dean’s Napa Farmer’s Insurance Group Barry County Lumber 225 N. Industrial Park. Hastings Wren Funeral Home MacLeod Chiropractic Dr. Daniel R. Gole King’s Music Center 1401 N. Broadway Hastings 945-2471 128 W. Center. Hastings 121 W. Woodlawn. Hastings 948-3170 948-2244 130 W. State Street. Hastings 945-4284 WBCH Brown’s Custom Interiors Blankensteln Pontiac • Olds • GMC Best Country of Plainwell. 902 W. State, Hastings 948-8233 5 (April 15) with a doubleheadcr against Barry County rival Maple Valley. The day after (April 16) the Saxons will host the Trojans 945-5372 945-5588 100.1 FM Hastings return home to face Kalamazoo Christian April 10. Plumb’s Valu-Rite 945-5110 World Kalamazoo Valley Association clash against.* Pennfield at home. After a Wednesday^ contest with Plainwell, the Panthers will! Tom’s Market 1215 W. State Street. Hastings CAKYKCG DELTON You can call it a swan song in the prep career of Delton star athlete Scott Haas, but there is still plenty of action to come from "Scooter" on the ball diamonds this spring. Haas, who has been a frequent member of All-Barry County teams in football, basketball and baseball will be looked upon for leadership and plenty of hits. Haas hit .580 last season with 29 hits and 14 RBI. As a hitter. Haas struck out just once and as a fielder Haas did not commit one error from The Panthers lost a few stars to graduation: pitcher Ryan Vliek and hitler James Vickery to name a couple, but also have a couple of key contributors coming back. One is Chad Stopher. Stopher will be both a plus on the mound and at the plate. * The senior gave the Delton team plenty of > clutch hits in 1996. Delton opens play next Tuesday with aS 241 E. State Road. Hastings 2166 W. Gun Lake Road. Hastings 126 5. Michigan • 945 4454 Maple Valley in doubleheadcr action next Tuesday. Local softball teams look tough as prep seasons begin 128 E. Court Street. Hastings 122 N. Jefferson. Hastings 948-9696 Hastings' baseball team includes (front row, from left) Larry Bailey, Matt Moore. Eric Greenfield, captain Nick Thornton, captain Andrew Courtright, Josh Storm, Randy Lake. Chris Stafford; (back row) Coach Jack Hobert, Adam Schultz, Josh Nichols, Bobby Cole, Tyler Allerding, Luke Warner, Josh Richie and Coach Jeff Simpson. 221 N. Industrial Park. Hastings 328 N. Michigan. Hastings 945-2479 948-8000 Bosley Pharmacy 118 5. Jefferson. Hastings 329 W. MUI Street. Hastings Pennock Hospital Sports Medicine Program gjfc 1009 West Green, Hastings 948-3111 National Bank of Hastings 945-3429 241 W. State Street. Hastings 945-3437 Hastings Manufacturing Welton’s Smith A Doster Delton Pole Bldg. 401 N. Broadway. Hastings 114 N. Grove Street (M-43). Delton 10036 M-43. Delton Barry County Telephone Company 325 N. Hanover 945-5352 623-5111 623-3300 123 Orchard. Delton 945-2491 623-2311 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3, 1997 — Page 11 Panthers and Saxons return top athletes to track teams From sprinters, to pole vaulters, to high jumpers to shot putters, the Saxon boys track team have accomplished performers in all areas. • Coach Paul Fulmer, who is entering his fl5th year of coaching prep track, has to be jtmiling al his team's talent and knowing j^ow they have fared early on. * Devon Endres qualified for the Class B $tate meet last spring and looks to score plenty of points for Hastings in the 400 and (BOO meter events. t Kcnn Cross returns to compete in the pole Jrault Cross can go 13-0 and took fifth pine {•« March 28 Eastern Michigan University JJndixir Meet with a 12-6 effort. b Ed VanDerMolen is another star on the bise VanDerMolen set a school record in the thigh jump at EMU with a fifth place 6-0 performance. Kevin Cooney and Ed Youngs arc two other athletes with real scoring power. Cooney will run the 400 and 800 meters, while Youngs is capable of 50-0 plus in the shot put. Youngs went 44-9 at EMU. Hastings has 20 reluming athletes on the boys track teams and are gunning for a (op three finish in this spring's O-K final Forest Hills arc other league teams with title dreams. The Saxons traveled to Lansing Waverly on Wednesday and host Wyoming Park on April 15. DELTON Not only is Delton the defending All-Barry County champs, but they also have athletes who have exceeded at tiic State level. And one more thing, the Panthers will be running towards a seventh KVA championship. Not a bad record for Coach Gary Harrington and his squad Talent is abundant on this Delton team. Two members from the '96 800 relay return in Jason Kimbrough and Jason Stampfler. The Panthers finished third in (hat event last spring at the Slate meet. Kimbrough also went to State in the 1600 meter, while Stampfler was a State participant in the 100 and the 200 meters Troy McCarty returns lo high jump for lhe Delton program, while Jesse Young is expected to run lhe 800. Both were All-Barry County basketball players during the winter Delton's boys track team includes (front row. from left) Troy McCarty. Jesse Young. M>ke Moss. Chris Marlow. Joel Pero, Clint Pape, Ben Annen. Jason Kimbrough; (second row) Jason Lee, Jason Fleser, Trevor Smith. Darron Williams, Nick Marrow, Paul Finney. Matt Midkiff, Jason Bernard, Nate Herbert, Casey Louden, Kevin Higley; (third row) Nino Casey and Kody Louden should provide the team with depth in lhe distance?. Delton will entertain Vick .burg next Wednesday (April 9) and will follow that up Fogaroli, Jon Hanneckow, Joe Blair, Travis Wright, Zac Taylor, Nick Hannar, Jason Stampfler, Doug Wertman, Ben Herbert, Shane Rine; (fourth row) Coach Gary Haggerty, Kody Louden. Brooks Smith. Nick Marshall. Ross Trantham. Cary Hawkins. Jason Higley, Will Lillibridge, Kris Pease and Coach Fred Pessell. SOFTBALL, cont. from page 10 Hastings' softball team includes (front row , from left) Melissa Meaney. Jamie Lambeth. Julie Krebs. Jodie Songer, Janette Jennings. Amy Belson; (back row) Coach Dee Lowell, Bess Lyons. Cheryl Gibbons. Virginia Jennings. Bethny Owen, Erika Simpson, Rachel Young, Trisha McKeough and Coach Jill Withey. • Hastings' boys track team includes (first row. from left) •■Joseph Martin. David Parker. Josh Warren, Kevin Morgan. '.Jamie James, Chad Howes, Seth Bender, Devan Endres, 'Matt Schultz; (second row) Marc Haywood. Andrew Satie, jtWf-eoknee.-xJuii PT*aa| Wwrpji Brower. Kevin Cooney, Caleb Bolthouse; (third row) Brice Schoemer, Chris Olmstead, Sam Stafford. Derek Johnson. Jim Storms. Anders Birk, Nathan Winfree. ‘ • Cote. Jeremy Radvansky; (fourth row) Gabe Mccarty. Natnan Belcher, Ryan Hawbaker. Isaac Solmes. Tom Edmonds, Ben Bowman. Michael McKeough, Tim Rounds, Rocky Wager; (fifth row) Phillip McKeough, Mike Bassett, Kyle Pohja, «- Damoti Day. Ed VanDerMolen, Jason Fuller. Ed Youngs. Kenn Cross. Bo Barnum; (sixth row) NicK DeLfne, Ryan Willard, Ryan Rude, Mike Wank, Ken Thompson, Bill Blair, Josh Newton, Carl Smith and Brian Weatherly. Senior centerfielder Lois Marlow is one such player as is senior shortstop Crystal Miller. Marlow and Miller are both solid on defense and should also provide the Panthers' offense with many clutch hits. The third reluming player is sophomore Jenny Gale. Gale can play in the infield or share the role as one of the team's pitchers. Junior Tara Reed will start behind the plate or in Delton's outfield. Both Gale and Reed are players with beneficial talents. Delton opens play against Pennfield next Tuesday (April 8) at home. On April 9 lhe Panthers will meet Plainwell in nonconfercnce softball action. Lady thinclads out to tear up tracks this spring The Lady Saxons arc geared towards making a dart for O-K White honors and have the runners and athletes to do just that. It the Saxons stay healthy. Coach Steve Hoke says his team should finish no lower than last year's 6-1 mark. Hastings' only loss came against Wyoming Park, and again Park and Forest Hills Central are the team's to beat if the Saxons are to gain a league championship. Hastings certainly appears well-equipped with top tier athletes in many of track's 16 events. See THINCLADS coart. on pave 12 Spencer’s Towing A. Recovery Hastings - 9*5-2909 ( also tires) Middleville - 795-3369 Precision Auto Body Repair, Inc. Hastings' girts track team includes (first row. from left) Sally Edger. Katie Thomas. Andrea Dreyer, Jenni Hayes. Emily Dipert. Erica Fulmer. Anne Burghdoff; (second row) Jessica Olmstead. Karen DeMott, Meghan Kaiser, Sarah Keller, Michelle Marsh. Destiny Seever, Callie Ginbach, Samantha Snow. Nicole Hesterty; (third row) Coach Swartz, Tara Hummell, Jennifer Hodges, Laura Thomas, Charissa Shaw, Katie Wood, Beth Amett, Kristin Schlachter, Coach Finley; (fourth row) Angela Inway. Carrie Service, Tia Harper. Nicole Gilmore, Rachel Dreyer, J'Amy Cross. Steffany Donalds. Heather Heath; (fifth row) Coach Fulmer, Susan Hubbard, Kyla Psalmonds, Jenni Lewis. Elisabeth Hustwick and Coach Hoke. Electric Motor Service Gavin Ford-Mercury t3IO N. Michigan Ave., Hastings 1569 S. Bedford Rd.. Hastings 9*5-5113 Brian’s Tire Service 945-2421 Chapple Realty Inc. 819 L Railroad. Hastings 235 S. Jefferson Street. Hastings 338 Grove St. (M-43). Delton 948-9472 945-9549 623-4058 Moored Land Surveying Buckland Agency 117 Maple St.. Delton 623-4275 623-5115 4 Star Video 114 Maple St. Delton ■ 623-5777 4695 M-37. Middleville ■ 795-2225 Gen Valley Retail Center. Caledonia. 891- 1313 Delton Felpausch Delton Pole Building fOOO CENTU 10036 M-43. Delton 103 N. Grove St. Delton 623-2389 623-3300 Hodges Jewelry Coleman Agency 122 W. State Street. Hastings 203 5. Michigan Avenue. Hastings 945-2963 945-3412 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton Delton's softball team includes (front row. from left) Kelly Davis, Crystal Miller. Katie Wooden. Nicole Glen; (middle row) Brindy Stiles. Lois Martow. Kai C Mansfield. Tara Reed. Jenny Gale. Jill Vickery; (back row) Nicole Schmidt. Sarah Henson, Christy NeSmith, Sam Bowers. Mara Bemus and Coach Kelly Yoder. J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9554 304 N. Broadway • 9488046 Cowpiete Marhter Sbop Sendee Tour toca/ Auto Parts Store' Bob’s Grill & Restaurant Lyons Septic Tank Pumping 139 L Court Street. Hastings 3305 W. Quimby. Hastings 945-9022 9*5-5379 Cloverdale General Store L Storage Delton Family Medicine Cloverdale. Michigan (616) 623-2994 11275 Sprague Rd . Dehoo (616)623-5521 Delton Hardware, Rental A Outdoor Power Equip. Mid-Lakes Screen Printing Active Wear A Tanning Salon 102 N. Grove 8 126 Orchard. Delton 623-5455 - 623-4099 Advanced Commercial Printers White’s Photographic Studio 133 E. State Street. Hastings 131 W. State Street. Hastings 945-9105 945-3967 Hastings Chrysler•Plymouth Dodge • Jeep • Eagle Ginbach Funeral Home 1455 W. State Street. Hastings 945-3252 945-9383 or 1-800888-6164 Barry Auto Supply, Inc. 328 S. Broadway. Hastings 121 E. Orchard. Delton • 623-8340 Hastings City Bank SaAe and Sound Since 1886 150 West Court St. Hastings Gavin Chevrolet • Buick • Geo • Pontiac On M-37 North of Middleville 795-3318 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3, 1997 Doubles play key for Saxon tennis success Improvement sought by both Delton and Hastings soccer programs Fighting through injuries. Saxon tennis coach Rich Pohja returns eight players from last spring s State qualifying tennis team. And il depth can be found in the doubles positions, a repeal performance or even an improved record could well be in the cards. Hastings was 5-4-1 in lhe O-K White, but were the runnerups at the regional tennis event The Saxons then went to the Class B State finals where they ended up 12th overall. The O-K White league should be challenging in '97 with Forest Hills. East Grand Rapids and Northview all looking strong. Coach Pohja and his Saxons hope for a top half finish in the final standings. Hastings' varsity srxeer team still has the look of contenders The Saxons currently are without three players and have already brought up one player. Carolyn Dewitt, from its JV rosier. But. Coach Doug Mcpham's team has also been tough defensively beating Delton 3-0 in a scrimmage Iasi week and Lakewood 9 9 last Thursday to start its season. Sarah Hayes tallied five times against the Vikings. Sarah Mepham added two goals and Traci Heffclbowcr scored two more goals. Crisp passing was a key in (he Saxon triumph. The team looked much crisper with their passes and lhe game helped me. as a coach, see things we needed to work on." Coach Mepham said. This is Mcpham's 13th year of coaching soccer and his third with the Hastings’ girls program. Last season, the Saxons were 8-6­ 3. but 2-5-3 in the O-K White Conference. The league should be lough again with Forest Hills Central. East Grand Rapids and Zeeland being near the top. "My goal this season is lo finish in (he top third of lhe league." Coach Mepham said. "I have a much improved team and have worked very hard to gel them to think as a unit." Ten starters return, including lhe goal scorers mentioned above and goalkeeper Katie Willison. The addition of freshman Jessie Gole should have an positive impact for the team almost anywhere on the field. Off-season workouts should help the Hastings' team to prepare for the spring campaign. "Many of the girls have played winter Jeff Storrs, brother Steve Storrs. Matt Bradley. Casey King and Jon Styf appear to be the lop contenders for the singles positions. Jeff Storrs played No. 3 singles last year and finished with a 17-5 record He then won the No. 3 bracket al lhe regional event. Steve Storrs and Mali Brad'cy are vying for lhe No 2 position, while King and Styf are also expected lo sec time in the singles lineup. $M tennis, coHtimiad 13 Delton's soccer team includes (front row, from left) Lindsay Weaver, Christine Braska. Jeni Cichy, Missy Pare. Heather Smith, Jamie Daniels. Laine LaFountain; (back row) Coach Mark Carison, Angie Schiedel. Kerrie O'Keefe, Marcie Payne’ Brandy Quick, Trona Stevens. Nikki Schiedel and Sarah Ferriell. indoor soccer and this has helped them to keep their edge." Coach Mepham explained. "It's vital to be in shape before practice begins, it just doesn't work anymore." DELTON A strong group of freshmen should help the Delton soccer team to improve in 1997. The Panthers went 2-10-2 last spring but Coach Mark Carlson looks to eel immediate contributions from a group of solid young athletes. ‘ Delton's list of top reluming athletes includes Marcie Payne. Lindsey Weaver. Angie Schiedel. Nikki Schiedel, Missy Parc, Kerrie O’Keefe and Chrsitinc Bruska. Good sportsmanship and communication are listed under Carlson's team goals along with headier play and harder work. Pennfield and Paw Paw are the two soccer programs expected to nake a run at lhe KVA championship. Delton plays Pennfield on April 29 and Paw Paw on May 6. Delton's season opener is next Tuesday (April 8) al home versus Comstock. Hastings' tennis team includes (front row. from left) Chad Sanborn, Matt Bradley. Matt Toboren, Josh Hendershot. Mike Krueger, Silas Smith, John DeWitt, Kyle Winkler; (back row) Coach Pohja, Jon Styf, Phil Gole, Adam Bancroft, Steve Stone, Jeff Storrs, Ben O’Mara. Teague O'Mara. Casey King and Jason McCabe. Saxons swinging for State as golf season gets under way Hastings' soccer team includes (front row) Katie Willison; (middle row) Megan Butler, Bethany Weeks, Sarah Mepham, Misha Neil, Megan Pierce, Jessica Gole, Sarah LaJoye, Traci Heffelbower, Sarah Hayes, Jennifer Shaw, Molly Alderson; (back row) Rebecca Mepham, Jennifer Edmonds, Rachel Nystrom, Stephanie Jiles, Mylea deGoa, Summer Gillons, Lisa Cooklin, Jenny Norris, Amber Mikolajczyk and Andrew Mepham. The goal for Hastings' girls golf team: Return to State. And wilh five golfers back wilh Slate experience, the chances of that happening arc as good as Laura Davies getting a birdie at the next professional women's golf tournament. As the 1996 season progressed. Coach Ed von der Hofs team continued to get better. After a sixth place finish in the O-K White, the Saxon swingers went on to place second at the regional tournament and finished (he campaign with a I Oth place showing al the Class B State finals. Tammy Obreiter is the top returning golfer from that Banner Hastings* squad. Obreiter finished fourth al State and was named all-conference and All-Bany County. Other returning players include Sarah Bellgraph. Casey Anderson and Lindsey Micel. Bellgraph placed in the top ten at regional* and was also named to the All-Bany County squad. Anderson was named honorable mention All-Barry County and will be looked upon for stronger play in 1997. So waiting for the new season to start has to be one of the most difficult problems that von der Hof has had to face. . "I am looking forward to coaching this excellent group." von der Hof said. The golf campaign opens at Lowell on April 15. The first home match is April 17 against Zeeland. , ---------- -------------- - ----------------- -— ------ -y-——r THINCLADS, curttinuud from pogo 11At the top of that list is hurdler Andrea Dreyer. Dreyer finished eighth in lhe State al last year's Class B championship (9.6) and has already made her mark hurdling this spnng. At the G.R.C.C. meet on March 19. the senior went 8.5 in the 60-yard hurdles. The Saxons 3200 meter relay team also was a State qualifyer in 1996. Charissa Shaw. Sally Edger and Laura Thomas return from that team and the three athletes should also provide the Lady Saxons with additional points in distance individual events. Shaw was fifth in (he 880 run al G.R.C.C.. Edger ran the mile and Thomas competed in the 880 as well. Shaw has experience in both the 800 and 1600. while Laura Thomas is a talented distance runner. Other top returning athletes include J*Amy Cross. Anne Burgdoff and Katie Thomas. Cross is capable of 30 feet in the shot pul. Anne Burghdoff is one of the team's top sprinters and Katie Thomas runs middle distance for the Saxons Breaking a few more school records might also be a goal for the ^97 team. A season ago. Hoke's team eclipsed three school marks: Emily Dipen in lhe 200 meters. Dipert. Dreyer. Burghdoff and Sara Allerding in the 400 meter relay and Laura Thomas. Shaw. Edger and Lori Maiville in lhe 3200 relay. All of these athletes are back besides Maiville. Hastings also finished first at the Bany County meet last spring and third at the Hastings Relays. Hastings' first home track meet is April 15 versus Wyoming Park. The All-Barry County meet comes this year on May 22. DELTON Wilh many new athletes, the Panthers are hoping lo stay healthy, work hard and see Delton's girls track team includes (first row, from left) Ananda Zacanelli, Emily Powell. Amanda Beal. Kim Cole, Nicki Cheney. Alisha Rodarte. Libby Lantinga. TonyaTyria; (second row) Desi Petkott. Clarissa Hammond. Jessica Sager. Paula Stevens. Trisha Kotrba. Mary Henson. Arin Glidden, Angie Stevens, Courtney Hersha. Andrea Mendoza; (third row) Coach Jtm Gibson. Coach Aaron Tabor. __ ’________ where they end up. "We have 36 girls on lhe team who are very hard working and very dedicated." Delton Coach Jim Gibson explained. "We're very young, but I expect some good things to happen this year." Junior Kim Cole is a strong scorer in both the sprints and the long jump. At last year's All-Barry County meet Cole took first in the long jump with a 15-3 1/4 effort Junior Ann Glidden has also excelled in both spnnts and middle distance events. And sophomore Mary Henson is one of the Panthers' top distance runners taking second in last springs all-county 3200 race. Delton went 7-2 in 1996 and should be competitive again in 1997. Both Mattawan and Paw Paw are regarded as top team's in lhe KVA. Liz Kendall. Holly Davenport. Erin Rickert. Dawn Vickery. Rachael Champion, Mary Haas, Danielle Freeland. Tracy Booth. Crystal Lybrink, Michelle Sackett. Coach Rick Wiliams and Coach Dale Grimes. Missing are Nicole Berge, Holly Step, Tonya Homister, Amber Novisky, Hannah Smith, Con Cypret, Barb Bolz and Beth Sackett. Panther baseban has new skipper Rob Dreier. who coached at Parchment from 1988-1993. is the new varsity baseball coach at Delton High. Dreier's overall record at Parchment was 99-55 and he brings three former Panthers with him for lhe coaching staff: Heath Warren. Brodie Nelsen and Dave Koren. The other coach Malt Needham has worked in Otsego. Last year Delton was 8-15 and this season they hope to contend for a KVA title. Pennfield and Kalamazoo Christian are the i pre-season favorites in the KVA. Top players on the Panther team include Scott Haas. Chad Stopher. utility player Robert Isom and sophomore catcher Josh Boze. Hastings' golf team includes (front row. from left) Heather Rose. Katie Jones/ Amy Miller. Becky Casarez. Christy Anderson, Erica Barnum; (back row) Coach EtF von der Hof. Tammy Obreiter, Leah Pumtord, Becky Carr, Lindsey Micel, Sarah' Bellgraph, Case Anderson and Coach Bruce Krueger. How many U.« have seen the lit opeainf day foe our Wen Michigan WMacapa' trivia coatent Each week, through July, lhe Haiiinfj Banner will offer i trivia question and the first correct answer to that question is good for four Wen Michigan Whitecap baaehnll tickets. The Whitecaps play their home games at Old Kent Park in Grand Rapid. and are the Clan A affiliates at the Detroit Tigers The tickets are undated reserved tickets and'abould be redeemed n the stadium box office for a dared game AU exchanges are made baaed upon availability Yoa are ranoeragad to exchange the tickets in admx. The Banner is pleased to work with lhe Whitecaps in this contest and hope that many local basehall fans will be able to gel out to Old Kent Park and catch a great team and a great show So let's play ball. Tri ria QatrtkMi Na. 1 How many former United States Presidents have attended a Whitecaps game at Old Kent Park? The Whilecap organization ■ giviag,' away the ticket! became they waM W be a fixture in every Wert community and because tkuy. appreciate the support that the entire' region has provided to their lama during the last three years. The first person lo comedy auruur । this trivia question, as of Friday, wiB « receive four tickets to a Whilacap baseball game. The sports department at J-Ad Graphics has Thursday's off and this way all of our readers will have a chance to win whether they receive the newspaper on Thursday or on Friday. Please call J-Ad Graphics during regular business hours al (616) 945-9554. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3, 1997 — Page 13 All-Barry County hoop team awards 15 continued from page 12 , This year's All-Barry County basketbal team includes two players who receiver special Stale recognition And even bettei news is that both hoop stars will return k (heir prep teams next winter Jason Elenbaas and Damell Day were recognized as Class B All-Stale players by lhe Associated Press and the Detroit Free Press. Elenbaas received lhe honor from both media groups, while Day was named lo the Class B squad by the Detroit newspaper. Both arc members of J-Ad Graphics first Hearn points and 4.9 rebounds. He had 99 total rebounds and shot 54 percent from the floor. • Ryan Westendorp, Lakewood A junior centcrman, Westendorp averaged 9.0 points and 5.0 rebounds. A big man with an outside touch. Westendorp hit 42 percent from 3-point land. • Jay Bolthouse, Hastings One of two Hastings' seniors Bohhousc was regarded as the best defender on the team, according to Coach Don Schils. Bohhousc had 59 assists, 84 rebounds. 30 steals and a 6.7 point per game norm • Jesse Young, Delton Scored 29 points in a game versus Parchment and averaged 11 points for the season. A senior forward. Young was thought of as a top-notch defender. • Kevin Doyle, Middleville The best sixth man Kun Holzhueter has ever coached. Averaged 8 points, 4 points and provided the Trojans with a real spark. First Team t • Darnell Day, Hastings The junior center was honorable mention jp the OK White scoring 11.9 points per ■me with 146 rebounds. SO assists. 17 gfocks and 25 steals Day was a lop marksman, making 60 percent of his shots from the field. £ • Jason Elenbaas, Lakewood S The junior forward scored 333 points in 17 Mmes for a 20-point norm. He also collected B boards and made 54 percent of his field ■Nil attempts. j • Jeff Storrs, Hastings kThc All-OK White performer averaged fl.3 points wilh 77 assists. 69 rebounds. 6 blocks and 25 steals. A junior guard. Storrs Bade 77 percent of his free throw attempts. • Jeremy Shriver, Middleville ' Led Middleville in just about every Eegory: points (16.4), rebounds (8.2) and ists (3.2) included. Also made 37 steals I 35 blocks. • Mike Heyboer, Maple Valley Heyboer was an All-SMAA pick, averaging 11 points. 4 rebounds and 2.2 steals. The senior forward provided inspirational leadership to the Lions* team as well. • Ben Annen, Delton A senior. Annen tallied 11 points per game. 4 rebounds and 2.5 assists. A solid defender, the Delton guard played all five positions at some point in lhe season. An All-KVA honorable mention selection • Ed VanDerMolen, Hastings All-Barry County's basketball squad includes (front row, from left) Maple valley s Mike Heyboer, Middleville's Kevin Doyle, Hastings' Ed VanDerMolen, Hastings* Jeff Storrs; (back row) Middleville's Nathan Pranger, Middleville's Jeremy Shriver, Hastings' Damell Day and Hastings* Kyle Pohja. The third Saxon on the first team. VanDerMolen shot 45 percent from 3-point range, had 107 assists. 36 steals and averaged 9 points per game. Just a junior, the Hastings' point guard was regarded as a team leader. frit-- ‘"‘•Irm Colvin BO-36; Kuempel 6848; Jesick 66W49I6; Hall 66-50; Nash 62H-53W; Friend 62-54; Vrogindewey 62-54; Oda 62-54; WnnJmmra 57-59; Brewer 55-61; Brodock 5234-63M; Snyder 5134-5434; Moucoulis 49-67; Schladner 47-69; Lethcoe 43-73; Bictadron4154-7454. Ladka Goad Goren nmd Serie, - G Baker 17*478; A. Leehcoe 194-504; I. Seeber 143-415; B. Moore 163-407; D. Brewer 160464; M. Dull 159438; B. t-f - 179; K. Colvin 17*465; Y. Markley 2024*9; S Penmnflon l«O4»3; G Ona 179-524; E Moore 176424; N Moucoulia 151416. Mre Gand Garee nod Serie, — R. Wiefend 202; A. Brewer 157422; D. Hall 1*6-510; W. Birman 173; L. Markley 159439: R. Nath 1*2; P. Terpenin* 156447; 1. Mercer 1704*2; I. Mulder 165; B. Terry 212-602. Monee Mixed Four R's 7934; Three Fornea 76: Odd Balia 70; Heads Out 6134; Get Lucky 6734; Nine and Wiggle 6634; Rocky 4 6534; Bi* Os 6434; Workin* On k 64; Ten Pina 64; Laar Comer, 6234; Special K's 6134; Seen Service S3 34; Oiltom Court. 5033; Romxta 4«; Omser " ■-< r fl 71 Mean High Scrim amd Gamas — G. Setos 177479; S. Sanbon 233-573; A. Tnytor Second Team • Nathan Pranger, Middleville Pranger averaged 9 points. 4 rebounds and was Middleville's best defender. The junior forward made only 24 turnovers all season. • Troy McCarty, Delton Is the Panthers' "purest basketball player" according to Coach Jim Hogoboom. Averaged 11 points and hit 73 percent from the charity stripe. Played both guard and • Kyle Pohja, Hastings The junior forward had 134 rebounds, 30 : Lakewood's All-Barry County basketball players are (from left) Chad Clum, Ryan I Westendorp and Jason Elenbass. ~--1 1*5; TV Totter 166; T. Ramey 174; T. Heath 241; 1. May 22*; B. Keeler 235; R. HUdenbrand game. Made 94 field goals in 158 attempts. 111. • Chad Clnm, Lakewood Wantar High Series and Ganem - P. In 20 games, the junior guard avenged 7.6 Arends 15*459; N. Taylor 145413; H. Ser­ vice 167473; S. McKee 247-696; B Roush 209493; M. Snyder 177-510; S. Keeler 203-510; 1. Madden 1(4-520; Shirlee V. 237-631; S. Keillor 161446; C. Barnum 154435; L. Palmitier 145: P Ramey 165; K. Keefer 1(0. M. Sent, 1*1; B. Hughn 232; K. Becher 219; E. Johnson Itl; P. Seton 164; S. AM Coed VeBejM Ftaal Stedtavs HMMbered 16*. W-L .39-3 Bennett Industries........... Bowferettm .29-13 Hastings Saxons............. Bennett Industries 6650; Kent Oil 63-53; 29-13 Dig-11.................................. Dorothy's Hair Styling 63-53; Carbon Center 23-19 Fkxfob.............................. . Eacavutm* 59-57; Hecker Insurance 52-64; .21-21 Pennock Hospital........... D. J. Electric 45-71. .19-23 Hearings Mfg................... Gand Gaona and Scrim-N. Potter 159; ..5-37 Burkey Sales A Service J. Hamilton 176501; J. Elliston 16*440. L. .3-39 AH Set................................ Efiaaon 213; S. Drake 167411; J. Dorter Kiw^s Yowth Ssftbag aad Bwbsg 17*430. K Domer 125-343; G Potter 171; The deadbne for legistrarions is Friday, D. L Coenen 114-314; P Bnoen 142-392; April 4 for Youth Softball wd Baseball. The H. Coenen 201-522; R. Murphy 166; B. 1997 Kara is scheduled to start the week of Hathaway 115497; N Go**ins 166444. May 19. The program is open to those who are currently in grades Kindergarten through Mouoiy MiMn Eighth. The 1 * g.wrwww ftxm and fee of The Green Chics 7*42; Three Fimin Tack 528/piayer or 545/femily. man be sent lo lhe 7545; Michetob 6336-5634; Rowdie Girls YMCA Office. Scholarships m svaiiaUe 62-51; Mr. Braces 61-59; Kelleys Keglerx upon regueat. A Parents Meeting will be held 61-59; Girrtwchs 6034-5934; Deweys Auto oa April 24 at 7 p.m. in Hartingi Middle Body 60-60, Hartzler Toran 55-65; Hattngs School room AP f 108 for parents of first-lime Bowl 53-67; TM Lassies 51-69; Brian Tire peniriprert in YMCA Sports. 4040 Gand Gamn and Serin - C. Godbey 172; F. Schneider 16*; D. Jamn 151; S. Saudi 151; K. Stee 1(0. R. Pina 143; P. Snyder 152; I. Carpenter 153; C. Beckwith 174436; D Larrea 1904*3; R. Shapiey 177492; V. Pierron 200-552; M. Snyder 199-537; S. Glasgow 199-527; N. Jamn 11*471; S. Guy 2004*6; S. Norris 202-537; K. Keefer 181-508; B. Auden 1*44*3; V. Car 201473. All-County volleyball squad includes record-setting athletes ! It was a season of records and honors for ! Jennifer Mitchell and her Lakewood High ! volleyball teammates. • Mitchell, a senior middle hitler, was one • of many contributors who helped the team to ! advance lo the Class B State semifinals. It ! was the third year in a row that the Lady Racrerifea Bowlin* 13 Freeport Elevator 36; Fairchild Oil 33; Gevm-Ford 32; Barry Automotive 27; Crystal dear Water 25. Gand Goren and Serin — J. Zmk Z3O-5I*; S. Anger 201-513; M. Brown 511: T. Eckert 517; J. Buehler 506; B. Buehler 201- 523; M. Poma 200, G. Yoder 510. B. Km* 536 I Vikes had advanced into lhe State quarters J and the second time that they had advanced ’ into Class B's Final Four. • Mitchell led the team in kills (712). attack • percentage (.379). digs (410). block solos •(155) and block assists (91). For her I contributions, the Lakewood senior was *, named first team All-Slate by lhe Michigan ! Inlcrscholastic Volleyball Coaches I • • • ; ; j i Association. Mitchell also is a member of J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County first team. She is joined on lhe squad by teammates Addi Radcliff. Joni Daniels. Jami Schrock. Pearl Ward. Hastings' Anne Burghdoff. Hastings’ Janette Jennings and Middleville's Tracy Scbondelmayer. • ; ; | • Jennifer Mitchell, Lakewood Broke the school record for kills in a season with 712 and lhe mark for blocks with 247. Will play volleyball al Central ■ Michigan University. • Addi Radcliff, Lakewood The senior seller was named honorable TENNIS, First Team Delton's All-Barry County volleyball players are (from left) Kim Cole, Michele Thompson and Tara Reed. mention All-State by the MIVCA. Radcliff made 1.452 assists. 53 service aces and a 98 percent serving percentage SmSQUAD, Sanday Night Mixed B.S.ers 75; Fearsome 4 6734; D4N Mor­ tgage 67; Thunder Alley 67; Short N Sweet 66; Rednecks 66; Bowlin* Buddies 6334; QB A Aruniaari 63; Diehards 6234; SAS 6234; Tasmntuac's 62; Runarounds 6034; 2x4 59; Dro*er Zone 56; Friends 48; Beginners 48. Get Alon* Gan* 43; See Ya 39 Weremm Hi*h Goren and Serin - S. VanDenber* 227-632; L. Barnum 199-533; E. Hammootree 199-530; L. Falconer 202- 504; S. Sanborn 175-500; G. Olis 1*44*4; M. Kircher 19*478 B Jamn 153420: S. Cross 150412; M. Snyder 179: L. Beyer 172; M. Bowman 165; V. Miller 165; M. Simpson 162; N. Taylor 154; S. Craven 145; B. Walker 144; C. Curtis 140 Mena High Goren and Serin - R. Voober* 206-582; G. Snyder 218-560; S. Sanborn 202-558; D Vickers 204-555; B. Hubbell 205-546: B Renu 203-541; J. files Mike Krueger. Ben O'Mara. Teague O'Mara and John De Wilt Krueger uill be playing his fourth season on lhe Hastings tennis team Two freshmen looking to break into the starting doubles rotation are Josh Hendershot and Kyle Winkler. The extra experience should make the Saxon netters even stronger this season. "As a team we will be strong al singles again, but this year we have more experience al doubles." Coach Pohja said "That should help to improve our overall team confidence and record." On Monday (Apnl I4) Hastings will open the tennis season with a home match against Hudsonville. The next two matches are also at home: Wednesday (April 16) against Wyoming Park and Friday (April 18) versus Barry County rival Lakewood. 1*2-535; B. Barkhuff 202-527; J. Smith 205-523; K. Beyer 205-517: B Miller 1*94*7; D Seeber 195485; R Snyder 01 170472; A. Taylor 215; K. Hammontree 210; R. Conley 205; R. Craven 203; C. Mar­ tin 193; K. Lambeth 179; R. Snyder II178; I. Davis 167. Tbreudny Ana* Macher-T 40-16; Rod Do* ran 37-19; Milk Landing 34-22; Sryles-R-Ua 30-22: Omboard Ire 30-26; NAPA Giris 28-28; Ed­ ward D. Joan 26-26; Melaleuca lac. 25-31; NaMBe Chtro 24-2*. Hastens Bowl 20-32; Rivenide Cemetery 20-36; AA and Bunny Brech 1442. Good Caren n* Sarins —B Faul 175; J. Faber 1(9; L Miller 139; C. Hurless 160; B. Roush 215; D. Seeber 196; L. Potter 166; K. Kariman 194496; C. McGinn 181; D. Bartanua 19*561; A. Kerley 155443; S. Bachdder 179483; D. Staines 171; L. Ken­ dall 161; J. Wickham 1(5; B. Cuddahee 192; C. Ctrta 144; L. Perry 164; I. Smith 146; K. Covey 160; D Curtis 142; M. Eaton 174; K. Farr 1724(1; A. Chaffee 137. Wrefeedoy P.M. HAS Machme 73-39; Mills Landin* 6745; F.H. Panin 64364733; Ldrityln 64344736; Mace', Ph. 6236-6936; Valley Hanky 59-53; Eye ad Em. Spec. 57-51; Misfits 54-5* Nadi Chiro 54-58; Varney's kabtoa 54-51; Hair Care Career 5336-5136; Vacant 9-103. High Ganma and Serin — L. Barnum 212-202-612; K. Becker 201-559; B. Hayn 207-515; K. Sutfin 202-512; J. George 111-500; S. Sanborn 201495; C. Perrons 173454; J. Domer 159437; M. Snow 159424; B. Wilson 161424; G. Coshran 16*423; C. Trumbull 163412; C. Wmaon 15740*; B. Vrogmdewey 168441; E. Mesecar 167424; C. Stuart 1*2; S. Drake 157; T. Soya 155; D. Brewer 153: L. Yoder 164; I. Harper 135; C. SheUenbarger 139; M. Matson 456. Saturday Marjon No Tap Totrranreent A. McBrian 741; B Weatherly 738; K. Mania 725; M. Spidel 722; M. Salazar 710; D. Vaney 703; W. Miller 683: D. Salazar 679; J. Miller 677; D. Jamn 675; C. Sanborn 671; D. Humphrey 659; C. Bowman 650; C. Pwdum650 B*h Gamre - B Weatherley 245; A. McBrire 229; K. Martin 227; B Hammond 20*. Tlrendny A.M. LeHarvn 76-32; Question Marks 6840; Leftovers 60364736; Bosleys 58364936; New Team 53-55; Hummers 5236-5536; Varneys 4636-6136; Hastings Bowl 46-62. Early Birds 39-61; Lucky Stas 3836-6936. Gand Genin and Serin — S. Lambert 166466; B. Norris 165445; L. Jackson 165432; D Collier 155423; T. Teixeira 161414; B. Sexton 147408; S. Carney 142-388; C. Swinkurws 151-368; B. Bodo 131-355; C. Lake 139-242; S.Teuncssen 128-335; C. Stuart 168; D. Obnsred 167; P. Fisher 164; A. Boaifoce 150 E. Dewitt 142; K. Walker 137; M. BeU 127. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 36-12; Advinced Commercial Priming 33-15; Woodmansee Sawmill 31-17; Pin Seekers 29-19; Flexfib 26-22; Hastings Bowlers 23-25; Viking 23-25; Lockshop 21-27; Mostctler Graphics 15-33; Bye 345. Mens High Games A Serin P. Scobey 242; D. Blakely 232; R. O'Keefe 180; S. Guy 199-518; G. Snyder 195-548; G. Hause 214-574. Womens High Games A Serin C. Reed 164; J. Gasper 200; C. Mayhew 136; L. Nelson 178; C. Keller 158-411. Tuesday Trim 3 Pomes Tack 79-33; Late Bloomers 74-38; BAL Dolls 7240; Trouble 52-60; Mill's Lan­ din* 52-60; Taz Devils 47-65; Becky's Main St. 36-76. Day By Dey 36-76 Team High Gamn — 3 Ponies Tack 566; BAL Dolls 564; Late Bloomers 543. Team High Serin - 3 P's 1607; Late B's 1578; BAL 1569 Ind. High Gamn - S. Glasgow 244; S. Vandenburg 244; M Eaton 237: L. Potter 228 lad. High Serin - Glasgow 634; S. Van 609; B. Moody 592. High Gamea/Hlgh Serin — J. Hurless 167; S. Glasgow 222-617; K. Fay 180; B. Hayes 178; S. Day 155; B. Bumford 153: N. lames 179481; S. Vandenburg 193; M. Eaton 161; D Kelley 169; L Trumble 150; J. Conger 164; K Conger 158; D. Seeber 175; J Snyder 179-510. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 3. 1997 SE Elementary students read over 130,000 pages Students wait tor Southeastern Principal Chris Warren (right rear) to read them a story and then run laps during Camp Readalot festivities last Thursday LEGAL NOTICE Linda McLean's third grade class is pictured during Southeastem’s "Camp Readalot" festivities last Thursday. Zoning Eoord ol Appool. will conduct o public North side between McKibben and Norris Rds. in Sec. 24. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Hearing on Planning Commission CASE HO. V-l-*7 — Dick ond Soillo Fottonon. LOCATION: Al 11 IM ond 11173 E. Shora Or . oH nonconforming uro 0.0.. rlnglo family dwolling) CASE NO. V-2-97 — Peter ond Rhonda Leinaor. (property owners): Dove Leinaor. (applicant) of Wright Whcn ai Southeastern Elementary set out to do something, they get serious ibout il. Challenged by Principal Chris Warren to read 55.000 pages this past March, the stu­ dents got busy and read the required 55.000 pages — and then 55.000 more pages, and then more than 20.000 pages after that. They were rewarded for their efforts this past Thursday, when Chris Warren "paid up" what he'd promised if lhe students reached their reading goal. Warren ran 32 laps around the Field in back of the school. Some stu­ dents from each class ran with him. Students also were treated to a schcxtl-wide "campout." where they were allowed to sit in the hall for 45 minutes and read anything they wanted. Everyone who turned in al least one book report also received a free book. Southeastern reading teacher Mary McKinley said the school holds special ac­ tivities each year during March, which is Reading Month. than allowed. Regardless of credit history. CASE NO. V-3-W - Dal# A. < Corolynn M. Rails. call for same-day approval. LOCATION: Lot 140 of Fair Lak* Pork Annex on CommonPnint Mortgage Students quickly outdistanced Warren as he made his way a strenuous 32 times around lhe field in back of Southeastern. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a LEGAL NOTICES: MEETING DATE: April 15. 1997. TIME: 7:80 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Low Building at 220 West Court Street. Hostings. CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 HoHra — Furvoont to — 3 CHI port *30.100. th* Loral Federal Coordinating Committee for the Kom/Ottqwo/»orry County Combined Federal either verbally or in writing teres ted in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The variance applications are available for far Indwton In tho fafl. 1W7 compolgn. For farther MfarmoHon, rand o written Inquiry to CFO. c/q Hoort of Wou Hkhfgon UnHod Way. 300 Commerra Eulldlng Grand dopld,. Ml 4*303-3105 A tag Office at 948 4830 lor further information. (4/3) hearing impaired ond audio topes o* printed March 15. 1997 All Board Members present. dividual* with disabilities at the tadividuols wrth disabilities requiring auxiliary Sot Budget Hearing for April 5. 1997 ot 9:00 a.m. County Administrator. 220 W. State Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891. Street. Johnstown Township Clerk •arry County Clerk (4/3) (4/3) Cindy Wilcox's class read over 31.000 pages during March. --------------- Introducing United Banks new 15-Month Certificate of Deposit • CITY OF HASTINGS • NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 15.1997 at 7:00 p.m. In the City Hail Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan to consider a land use variance request by Mr. Bret E. Simonton and Ms. Donna L Shilton of 718 E. Clinton Street, Hastings, Michigan of City Zoning Ordinance Section 3.130 (old) 3.211 (new) for the premises known as 114 N. Washington Street. Hastings. Michigan (The North 51' of lot 558 of the City of Hastings). See map below for site of proposed land use variance. The variance, if approved, will allow the building located on the said premises to be used as a residence. Information on the above public heanng and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800449-3777. Everil 0. Manahum City Clerk UNITED DANK x* > 1 McniKt f it । < OF MICHIGAN LEGAL NOTICE >l March 10. 1997 — 6:30 p.m. Forstor oM present. Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for FY I997-199B. Approved agendo. February minutes. March bilte. Received correspondence, committee and treasurer’* reports. Approved keeping toning and issuing of co*w •traction permit* at the Township level for the present. Directed Attorney to present language lor use of Ovil Infraction Tidiets. Mode changes to foe schedule for Zoning Hear­ ings: changed lor Sexton s Helper, Repair Man. and Assessor's Helper. Tabled sole of lots In Cloverdale. Approved offer of 560,000 for assets of Dolton Ambulance Sue. Approved Resolutions for paving Otdiwood/Elmwood Drives: Sexton's contract: ap­ pointment* to Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeal*: schedule of meeting* for 97-9B; bank depositories, auditor; payment of unpaid bill* to FY end; amending budget to FY end; 97-98 budget* for Dolton Ambulance. B.P.H. Fire Dept., Dolton Library; Year End Transfers from General Fund; 1997-98 Proposed Budget; trade-in of trac­ tor; Prairieville sharing recycling center in Dolton: enforcement of PA591 on Lot Split*; Reynolds spreading top soil at Hall along drive*. Adjournment 9:43 p.m. Sylvia W. Forster. Clerk Attested to by: Patricia Albert. Supervisor (4/3) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3, 1997 — Page 15 SQU AD, continued from page 14 • Joni Daniels. Lakewood Daniels wav secund <»n the team with 515 kills and a 338 allack percentage The senior, who was All-Stale in basketball and will play the sport at Central Michigan University, also had 104 digs and 72 total Mwks. • Jami Schrock, take wood A real leaper. Schrock's athleticism will be even more valuable next year The junior >ad 358 kills. 46 service aces. 303 digs and feK total blocks. • Pearl Ward. Lakewood A recent winner of a volleyball scholarship given out by the West Michigan Yollcyball Officials Association. Ward itgistered 100 kills. 384 digs and 142 total Blocks. • • Anne Burghdoff, Hastings • Burghdoll gave the Saxon offense great floor sense contributing 13.3 kills. 249 digs. 4.1 assists per game and serving at a 95 percent clip Was the team’s “MVP" and was honorable mention All OK White *. • Janette Jennings. Hastings ^Jennings led lhe OK White in digs with a £7 norm and 427 total. A two-time $ortsmanship winner. Jennings also had 80 kills and served at 94 percent. • Tracy Schondclmay er. Middleville Middleville’s lop hitter with 276 kills for a 4.2 per game average. Was a thrcc-ycar varsity starter and received all-conference recognition as well. Schondclmayer was a mcml cr of the Class B All-Slalc academic team as well Second Team • Dawn Stine, Maple Valley Stine topped Maple Valley with 78 kills and was a solid passer with 77 percent accuracy. Scored 83 points with 31 of those coming on service aces. • Kim Cole. Delton Named lo the KVA volleyball team, the junior middle hitter had 108 kills. 23 service aces. 57 digs and 63 blocks. An all-around player. Cole was playing her second year on varsity. • Tara Reed. Delton Played on the lei I side and made 272 attacks with 57 kills Served the ball 198 limes and collected 52 digs. • Michele Thompson. Delton The sophomore standout made 47 blocks. 58 digs. 25 service aces and 63 kills. • Katie Weaver, Middleville Ran the offense lor Coach Cindy Middlebush's Middleville team. In junior Want one? sea .on set a new school record with 804 assists. This season made 588 assists for an 8.7 two-year average Was also the team's best server with 76 aces and a 98 percentage • Jennifer Doyle. Middleville I ike Schondclmayer and Weaver received special volley ball recognition from the OK Blue league Was the team's leading blocker and was No. 2 in kills. A "pure athlete" in Middlebush's words. • Gretchen Reed, Lakewood Reed’s senior season included 31 service aces, a 98 percent serving rate and 292 digs. • Mclissu Ruder, Lakewood Had 11 service aces in 209 attempts. Also contributed defensively with 181 total digs. Manager’s meeting There will be a manager’s meeting on Tues­ day, April 15. at 7 p.m. in room 182 of Hastings Middle School. Please have a representative for your teanf at this meeting. If there are any questions contact Lydy at the YMCA office al 945-4574 Softball league opening The Mens’ Softball league is scheduled to start on May 14. games will be played on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings al Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings Managers meetings will be held on Tuesdays. April 15 and 29 in the Hastings Middle School Room 182 al 7 p.m. Interested teams must have a representative present at these meetings. The team fee of $450 is due at the April 29 meeting. Get this! Lakewood s All-Barry County volleyball players are (front row, from left) Melissa Ruder, Gretchen Reed. Jami Schrock; (back row) Addi Radcliff, Jennifer Mitchell, Joni Daniels and Peart Ward you want with our Prime or Better home equity loans. Guaranteed. And for a limited time, you can get a 3-year fixed term So get what you want for what you need with the best home equity loan program around. Come in today or just call 1-800-OLD KENT. 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Appi-es to 8C l.~ -can to va'ue loans only ©OLPMMa-WW. �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 3, 1997 COURT N€UUS: A Hastings man who attempted to run from Barn Counts Sheriff's deputies after a probation violation hearing al lhe Barn Count) Courthouse, had sentencing on lhe escape charge delayed Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley asked the court to revoke the youthful trainee sta­ tus of Mickey L. Eaton. 19. of 898 Durkee Road. Hastings, on his probation violation and sentence him to 90 days in jail. Crowley also asked that a 60-day consecutive jail term be imposed for the escape charge. Eaton had been charged with escape while awaiting sen­ tencing and attempted escape while awaiting In other Circuit Court husincti hut week • Daniel J Myers. 32. ol 100 Unlz St. Nashville. was sentenced to probation and jail after plcad ng guilty in December in Dis­ trict Court to charges in two cases of receiv­ ing or concealing stolen property in excess of SI00. resisting and obstructing and mali­ cious destruction of police property. In ex­ change for his pleas, additional charges in both cases of escape from custody and two counts ol being a fourth time habitual of­ fender were dismissed. Crowley. Myers' attorney Timothy Tromp. Fisher and Barry County Sheriffs Dei ./Sgt. David Oakland spoke in chambers lor a tune and Crowley asked the court lo take into consideration Oakland's in-cham­ bers comments. He asked the court lo im­ pose restitution, probation and jail lime. Tromp said Myers has done valuable work with Oakland, learning about "concepts that are basic to you and me — that is. trust and honor." He said Myers had to trust detectives and work on their honor "lo put his life on the line” in a case with the risk of getting nothing. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Myers. “Your acceptance of responsibility is an im­ portant step in your path to rehabilitation and I'm taking your altitude and acceptance of responsibility into account." He said he also was considering that Myers’ other crim­ inal offenses occured when he was 17 to 21 years old and that he had no offenses between December 1990 and December 1996. He sentenced Myers on all three counts to five years probation and 12 months in jail wilh credit for 93 days served. He was also ordered to pay $100 fines and $100 costs on each of the three counts. $100 restitution and attend mental health or substance abuse counseling. He may perform community sen ice in lieu of his fines and costs and was made eligible for work release to perform community service and earned early release. Myers was also ordered to be in his residence between midnight and 6 a.m. sentencing Eaton's attorney for the probation viola­ tion. Michael McPhilhps. asked the court to seriously consider the recommendation of Eaton s probation officer He said it would have been easy for Eaton's officer to make a recommendation other than continued youth­ ful trainee status and delayed sentencing. "At least we're not dealing with a situation where other people were hurt.” said McPhillips. He said Eaton has had problems in his family and looks to his probation of­ ficer as a person working in his best interest. Eaton's attorney on the escape charge. Carol Jones Dwyer, said while the court's primary objectives were protecting the pub­ lic. punishment and then rehabilitation, the recommendation “realizes this gentleman is not a threat lo the community.** She said Eaton tned to escape because he w as scared of going to jail. In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher said." Ten months have gone by (since he first sentenced Eaton) and I don’t have any better understanding of the problem than I did ten months ago." While noting that Eaton's mother died when he was young and it appears he has had problems with his father and grandparents. Fisher said. "You're not going to get your life straightened out until you open up to someone what the problem is. That’s what's frustrating to me is no one can tell me what the problem is that causes you lo act that way " He said lhe probation department's rec­ ommendation was gixxJ and he would follow it. He delayed sentencing on the escape charge until March 26. 1998. He ordered continued probation with 60 days in jail and credit for 25 days served for the probation violation. Fisher also ordered Eaton to par­ ticipate in the Alternative Directions pro­ • Douglas J. Havens. 18. of 614 S. Michigan Ave.. Hastings, was sentenced to jail after he violated his probation. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Havens. "I think you deserve some jail time if noth­ ing but for what you said to this teacher. It appears you have a very poor a'titude." He said he would follow the recommenda­ tion of the probation department adding, “and this is probably your last chance Mr. Havens. If this doesn't work out. I'm proba­ bly going lo be in a position where all 1 can gram and substance abuse and/or mental health counseling. “It's painful for all of us to face up to our problems." Fisher told Eaton, "but if you don't you’ll probably be back here in six or 12 months." Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ll,l/< Wunl'.l $“AVON* HAS ALOT TO OFFER! 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Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St, Freeport, Ml EOE HIRING ASSISTANT MANAGERS, all shifts, competitive wages and benefits. Apply at the Hastings Burger King, 1310 W. State Sl. Hast­ ings, MI.49058____________ NOW HIRING DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bedroom A1S/MR home, need GED/High School Diploma, Michigan driv­ ers liccns with less than 6 points, pick up applications at 1505 N. Church Street, Hastings, 616-945-9613_______________ SWIMMING INSTRUC­ TORS. The YMCA of Barry County seeks certified ARC or YMCA certified WS1 and Life­ guarding swimming instructors for its summer backyard pool program. Rc-ccrtificalion and training is available. Excellent pay and hours. Interested parties should call lhe YMCA. 616-945-4574 for more information. 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VERY MCE 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT now available in town. Featuring attached garage, large balcany, heat included, air conditioning, stor­ age, dishwsher. Contact Len at 616-948-2808 after 6pm or page Bill al 517-340-2728 anytime and leave number. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. do is pul you in jail for as long as possible and be done with it." He sentenced Havens to 60 days in jail, with credit for 39 days already served and or­ dered him to attend lhe Alternative Direc­ tions program. • Scott D Parks. 28. of Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty lo second degree home inva­ sion and of being a second time habitual of­ fender. In exchange for his plea, a charge of being a third time habitual offender was dis­ missed. Prosecutors will also recommend a probation term and a maximum of up to 12 months in jail. During Parks* statement describing his guilt, he attempted to minimize his brother's role in the incident. Crowley then asked Fisher to deny Parks' plea, saying staiemcnts by both brothers and in court were inconsis­ tent. Fisher denied Crowley's request, saying he saw no reason to deny the plea. Sentencing was scheduled for April 17. • Bruce A. Parks. 23. of Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and being a second lime habitual offender. In ex­ change for his pleas, a charge of home inva­ sion was dismissed. Prosecutors will also recommend a probation term and a maxi­ mum of up to 12 months in jail. Sentencing was scheduled for April 17. Grass fire blackens field Units from three area fire departments were called to battle a grass fire in Johnstown Township Wednesday near the intersection of M-37 and Groat Road. Fire fighters from the Johnstown. Hickory Comers and Bedford departments spent several hours on the scene, arriving around noon, after a controlled bum went out of control. Officials from the Johnstown Fire Department said preliminary estimates are that 50 to 75 acres of field were charred, extending beyond the ridges located in the background and to the right of the photo. • Tana M. Falls. 1°. of Howard City, had sentencing postponed until April 3. If lhe probation department's pre-sentence report cannot be finished by (hen. sentencing will be April 24. • Rebecca M. Hudson, 34. of 813 S. Hanover St.. Hastings, Tiled a written waiver of arraignment. A not guilty plea was en­ tered on her behalf to a charge of stealing or retaining without consent a financial transac­ tion device. • Michael G. Allen, 42. of 7455 Wolf Road. Bellevue, was scheduled for an April 24 pre-trial conference, as well as motions to quash and suppress evidence. He is charged with one count of third offense drunk driv­ ing. fleeing a police officer and second of­ fense driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license. • Clifford E. Goodman. 44, of Lansing, was scheduled for an April I trial to suppress evidence and a May 12 trial. He is charged with third offense drunk driving. Middleville police suit moved to federal court Off for the hunt! More than a hundred children braved the cold and wet weather Saturday morning for the Order of Eastern Star's annual Easter Egg Hunt at Fish Hatchery Park. The eggs were scattered all over the lawn so that even the littlest ones could find some. A lawsuit against the Middleville Police Department and officer Nick Seifert has been transferred to United Slates District Court al the request of defense attorneys. The suit was filed in early March by Dou­ glas and Kathleen MacLeod, who contend Seifert used excessive force during »traffic stop of Mr. MacLeod. The suit also argued the Middleville Police Department failed to train Seifert and was therefore indifferent to Mr. MacLeod's rights. A petition filed March 17 by defense at­ torney Michael Bogren asked to have the case moved to federal court because lhe MacLeods' claim was for a 4th Amendment violation for illegal seizure and should be ad­ dressed at lhe federal level. The case is now scheduled for an April 17 scheduling conference before Judge Doyle Rowland in Kalamazoo and is to be heard by Judge Gordon Quist in Grand Rapids. POLICE BERT:' Warrants sought against Portage man PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff's deputies are seeking warrants against a 55-year old Portage man for reckless driving and violating a personal protection order after a March 22 incident. The victim told deputies she was driving south on M-43 south of Delton when her husband came up behind her in his vehicle. She accelerated to gel away from him, but he forced her off the road near Milo Road. The victim then turned onto Milo Road and said she stopped at the first farmhouse she came to. When she found the home to be unoccupied. she drove back toward M-43. whereupon her husband came up behind and forced her off the road a second time. She said he was shaking his fist at her and looked as if he was holding something, but she was unable to determine what it was. The victim told deputies she then turned south on M-43 from Milo Road, continuing at speeds above 80 m.p.h. She said she planned to continue to the Richland Police Department and al the intersection of M-89. he turned off and no longer chased her. SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybrid bluegills, rainbow trout, walleye, largemouth and small­ mouth bass, catfish, perch, fathead minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM. 08988 35th St, Gobles, Ml 49055. (616)-628-2056 Days. 624-6215 evenings.___________________ FREE - 12x60 MOBILE HOME, GOOD FOR SALVAGE ONLY. YOU REMOVE FROM PROPER­ TY - DOWLING AREA. CALL EVENINGS 616-374-7159. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers arc continuing their investigation of a March 18 break-in of a home in the 7800 block of 108th Street. Troopers said the victim told them the home had been unoccupied between 6:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. She said when she arrived home she found a window on the south door broken and the d<x>r open, which troopers determined lo be the entry and exit point. She said the subjects rifled through a jewelry box and drawers, but nothing was missing. A check of an upstairs bedroom determined three guns to be missing. They were described as a Winchester .22 caliber repealing rifle, an M-1 carbine .30 caliber and a 20gauge pump shotgun of unknow n make. Your support keeps lifesaving research in the fast lane. * > Vandalism reported at cemetery Muuular OyeHphy MaocMton RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan Slate Police troopers were called lo a vandalism report March 29 at the Rutland Township Cemetery on North Middleville Road. 1-800-572-1717 Troopers said a man putting flowers on a grave noticed damage to nearby headstones. Three headstones were found to have been tipped over on the west side of M-37. One of the headstones may have been broken and was damaged when it fell over, troopers said. The headstones were described as being 3x3’. 2'x4‘ and 2'x3‘. Barry County Residents... l|,l|lli Bifto MMHrroSHTcXmM» M*ao March 17. IWT All Board Mansbar* protanl and numerous eftixam. Agenda approved. Minutes approved as read. Treasurer's report accepted Sewer discussed at length. Approved a petition for apeciot assessment to prime and double seal Baseline Bd. between Utdriha and Collier. Bequest received for block topp.ng Doiay Mill Plat Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all communit}' notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. Discussed the use of Maple Pork to create Renewed contract with LHeCore Ambulance. Revised bydge* No objection to vacating Lake Court In Paulino Beach Plot. Approved payment of vouchors. Juno Do*tor Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Eorl > Troopers probe Thornapple break-in TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. 12-VOLT FENNER FLUID POWER HYDRAULIC UMTS. Self-contained. Like Monarch. S25O. Call 616-945-9340, after 6:00pm. | SUBSCRIBE TODAY..by calling 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER [Making Barry County residents feel at homefor over 1(X) years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 I . \ . � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-04-10.pdf 82966eca0767456f4a9c5b8b2890b8a7 PDF Text Text Algonquin dam repairs finished See Page 2 Wind, cold hit county Saxon baseball team struggles See Page 10 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Hasting kutri :cLtbr» • M 1.1 s. Church S'. • Hastings, ft Hastings VOLUME 144. NO 13 THURSDAY. APRIL 10. 1997 PRICE 50- Neiur Briefs The monthly Lagislauve Coffee will be held M I «.«. Monday. April 14, al the County Sen Restaurant in Hastings Slate Senator Joanne Emmons, Suae Representative Terry Geiger and John Robinette, representing Congressman Vent Ehlers, will be present to take ap any issues or concerns the public may want Io discuss. The Legislative Coffee series, spanned by the Hastings Area Oaaabar of Commerce, is open to all inasnsaed Barry County citizens. Larry Owen, who ran for the Demorrwic nomination for Michigan governor in 1994. will be guest speaker at the annual Truman-Johnson Dinner Saturday. April 12, al the Thanas Jefferson In II ir. Ha uings. A social hour will lake place al t:30 and dinner, featuring Swiss steak and chicken, will be served at 1. Owen, former maya at East Lansing aad councilman, joined Howard Wolpe, Debbie Stabenow in the primary race for governor in August 1994. he finished third, but won 52 of the ease's 13 counties. He has decided Io launch another campaign for the 1998 race, touting himself as a Democrat who can work with both parties and citing his good relationships with former gover­ nors William Milliken, a Republican, and Janies Blanchard, a Democrat. Owen alto served as a member and chairman of the Michigan Stale University Board of Trustees. Owen, a former counselor and partner in the law firm of Miller. Canfield. Paddock and Stone, is sn investor and eaoapreneur in real estate, msarance and marketing with his wife. Faylene. For more information about the dinner, call 945-2791. Dr. Amy Poholski will give a presentation on "Childhood Injury Prevention Tips" from 7 to 8:30 pm. Thursday. April 17. in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital. Dr. Poholski. an osteopath, will discuss a wide range of childhood injuries, their causes and how to prevent unnccesury injuries She also will talk about situations that pose paemial dangers and lips fa prevention. Some ol the topics will be infant car seat safety, selecting a baby­ sitter. automatic garage doors and bike and street safely. For more information about this free program, call 948-3125. Tree planting ceremony slated The Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will have its seventh annual tree planting at I p.m. Saturday. April 19. at Chariton Park The ceremony will be held in the village pan of the park near the roadway by the river. In case of bad weather, the ceremony will be in the park’s church. The public, particularly victims of all types of crimes, is invited. There will be no charge to enter the park. The ceremony will cap the observance of National Crime Victims* Rights Week April 13-19. For more information about the tree planting, call the local MADD chapter at 948-3388 or 765-5322. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two Construction on the new school is progressing, with completion planned for this coming fall. School board buys Star School property by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School Board Monday ap­ proved the purchase of five acres of property adjacent to the site of the new elementary school on Star School Road The additional property will facilitate con­ struction of a swale for water runoff. A swale is a valleylike intersection of two slopes in a piece of land. The water will be channeled to a wetlands area behind the new school, which now is under construction. The property, located at 1980 Star School Road, was purchased from Donald and Jill Turner for $80,000 School Superintendent Carl Sch<«essel said the property has been for sale lor several months tThe district or apnrrach'*d the owners about just selling a little over half an acre of the property, which lies im­ mediately to the north of the site of the new school. But the property owners wanted to sell the entire parcel. Schoessel said. The land includes a house and several out­ buildings. Schoesscl said the district could opt to split the parcel in the future, keeping the portion where the s’ynle will be lo*ryd and perhaps selling the rest. Without the additional acreage. Schoessel said, the swale would have to be built un­ comfortably close to the front of the school. The purchase was approved at a special board meeting, where the board also autho­ rized Schoessel to negotiate on the board's behalf for any future property purchases. Sewer, water rate hikes to be delayed Sewer and water rate increases for Hastings city residents will be delayed until June 1 because the date of the sale of bonds for wastewater treatment plant expansion has been moved to May 28. City Manager Howard Penrod said the date change for the sale of $3.3 million in bonds is the result of the city being required to re­ publish its public notice in the Banner be­ cause it "wasn't legally sufficient." The no­ tice originally appeared in the March 27 is­ which is necessary to help pay for expansion of the wastewater treatment plant, won't go into effect until June 1. a delay of a month. "We couldn't see charging new rates until we have the bond sale." the city manager said. The City Council earlier this year voted to sell bonds to expand the plant, which has been reported to be at or near capacity. The current plant handles one million gal­ lons. Council adopted an ordinance that sue. "It had to do with the size of the ad and some of the wording." Penrod said. "So our attorneys told us to republish." Therefore, the increase in utility rates. spells out the rale hikes. The average household in the city, it has been estimated, will pay $11.54 more per month in utilities charges. County Board rejects more funds for roads by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A push by one commissioner and support from two others was not enough to give the Barry County Road Commission $100,000 extra for township road improvements To no avail. County Commissioner Tim Burd has tried twice to rally support for his proposed $100,000 appropriation for road improvements. Tuesday's attempt was de­ feated by a 4-3 vote, with commissioners Emmet Herrington. Jim Bailey. Lew New­ man and Robert Wenger voting against the appropriation. Commissioners Rod Goebel. John Barnett, a former road commission member, and Burd voted in favor of the extra road funding. Commissioner Sandy James was absent. When Burd first proposed the township road funding idea last month, commissioners also turned down the request. Burd and Bar­ nett cast the only votes in favor of the pro­ posal at that time. Wenger was absent for the vote. The county board is not mandated to pro­ vide funds for roads, but has traditionally given $16,000 annually, which amounts to $1,000 for each township Each township has to match (he county's gift for road work Explaining his proposal, before the vote. Burd said. "What it boils down to is a direct benefit to the taxpayers. It's something they can sec. It's something they use every single day. It's going to improve their lite. Buying City Hall isn't necessarily going to improve their lives, overall it might be. (The county has been interested in buying city hall and its adjoining property). "It would be nice if people after paying all the bills, got some direct benefit out of it. a little bit extra for them "The townships arc going to direct every penny (for the road work)...." Burd said before the proposal was defeated. Chairman Jim Bailey told the board that Barry County is the only county in the sur­ rounding area that gives any of its funding to the Road Commission. Bailey also told the board that State Rep. Terry Geiger believes the state is going to release more funding this month to road commissions. Wenger said he would like time to talk over the idea of the $100,000 gift with the townships and the Road Commission. "I'd like to sec some communications." he said. Wenger added later in the meeting that he was not opposed to the Road Commission, but that he thought "some groundwork" had to be done first. In spite of the county's healthy financial picture, some commissioners have expressed fears that the County Board can not finan­ cially afford to give S 100.000 for township road work because of all the county's current obligations and future projects. Herrington noted that the county is already involved in a lot of future projects that would affect the county's financial picture, including renovation at the animal shelter, the proposed Barry Community Resource Network and other things. He said he would like to look at the total financial picture before making a decision. Burd told Herrington he could have done that if he had attended the recent Finance Committee meeting Burd said commissioners could afford the expenditure and asked members to look over all the financial figures. See REJECT, continued page 6 Gentlemen’s argument? James Pino (left) host of the monthly First Fridaty series, shakes hands with Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Bailey after his "State of the County" address. The two disagree on many local, state and national issues, but took a moment Friday to shake hands. For details of the speech and questions and answers, see page 3 of today's Banner. Races assured for all school districts in county Every area district will have contests in school board elections scheduled for June 10. Monday afternoon. April 7. was the dead­ line for filing for open board seals that will expire as of June 30. and as many as five candidates filed in the Lakewood and Thor­ napple Kellogg systems. Most of the posi­ tions are four-ycar terms. The following is a rundown of the prospective races: Hastings Only one scat will be open, that held by Cohn Crultendcn. who has decided not to seek another four-ycar term The two candidates who will try to succeed him are the Res Steven Wright, pastor of the Plcasantvicw Family Church, and Bob Casey, who served a four-ycar term on the board from 1990 to 1994 after he retired as a teacher. Lakewood The four-ycar terms of Dennis Smith and David Lindberg are expiring June 30 and only Smith has decided to seek re-election. Joining Smith on the ballot will be Ra­ mona Stambaugh. Brenda Steele. Earl Strater and Frank Williams. Stambaugh and Williams both sought board scats unsuccess­ fully a year ago. Maple Valley Three seals will be up for election here. Two of three incumbents will be on the bal­ lot. but Andrea Montgomery has decided against seeking another term after being ap­ pointed. Board member Tim James will be alone on the ballot for finishing the two-year term he was appointed to. Allison Avery, who also was appointed to fill out unexpired term, is seeking to continue her service. Joining her on the ballot will be Wayne Curtis and Gerald Aldrich in a three-for-two contest for two four-ycar terms. Thornapple Kellogg There will be a fivc-for-one race in Mid­ dleville. with all candidates newcomers. Filing petitions by the deadline Monday were William Schadcr. Jean S. Ray. James W Ketchum. Jan M. Stora and Sally L. Stanton The term of Wendy Romph is expiring. She is not seeking re-election. Delton Board President Paul Hughes will seek an­ other four-ycar term, but Secretary Sally Adams has decided against it. Joining Hughes on the ballot will be El­ wood Bowers and Sharon Boyle, who was an unsuccessful candidate last year. The annual school elections are held statewide during the second week in June. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 10, 1997 Nominees sought for Golden Deeds award The Exchange Club or Hastings is seeking nominations for its annual "Book of Golden Deeds" award The honor is given each year to a citizen tor service to the community, good deeds, sacrifices and unselfish acts. The honoree need not have prestige or high social standing It is hoped the winner will be someone whose actions otherwise might News Briefs AAUW seeking book donations The local branch of the American As­ sociation of University Women is look­ ing for donations for its used book sale from 10 am. to 6 p.m May 9 and 10 am. to 2 p.m. May 10 at the First Presbyterian Church. Those who wish to donate books may call 945-5050 or 948-2745 The books may be picked up by /\AUW members or they can be dropped oil at the law of­ fices of Carol Jones Dwyer. 305 S. Church St.. Hastings Proceeds will go toward funding edu­ cational scholarships, voter education and other civic projects the AAUW sponsors. Women invited to ‘evening out’ The Barry County Women's Festival is inviting area women to "an evening out" at 6 p.m. Thursday. April 17. at the Middle Villa Inn. Included will be dinner, music by Paul Anthony Meek and a presentation by humorist Peggy Kline. "Where's My Ruby Red Slippers9" Cost is $20 Reservations are required Proceeds will be used to support this fall's Women's Festival. For more information, call 945-4193. 46th National Day of Prayer planned The 46th annual National Day of Prayer is scheduled for noon Thuraday. May I. at the steps of the Barry County courthouse The day is set aside for millions of Americans to gather across the nation on courthouse squares, village halls, capital steps, stadiums, parks, churches, synagogues and other public places. People are asked to pray for the nation, (he states and their leaders, local officials, educators, law enforcement pcrvMinel and families This year's theme is "In God We Trust." The governors of all 50 states. Puerto Rico and several other U.S territories are expected to sign proclamations declaring the special day. Former Barry Ag Agent heads Ionia Bill Stccnwyk. former Michigan Slate University Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent for Barry County, has been named County Extension Director for Ionia County. Stccnwyk worked in Barry County for three and a half years, from 1965 to 1988. before he took the post of ag agent for Kent County, where he worked for nearly nine years before taking his new job March 24. While working in Barry County, he wrote a weekly column in the Reminder called "Crop Talk." Stccnwyk, who now lives in Byron Center, also will be responsible for program delivery duties in crops and community development. He can be reached at the Ionia MSU Extension office at 100 Library St. in Ionia, call (616) 527-5357. ‘Teddy Bear Hoedown’ set Barry Community Hospice will sponsor a "Teddy Bear Hoedown" fund­ raiser at 6:30 p m Wednesday. April 23. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. 128 N Michigan Ave Hospice volunteers Will prepare a country dinner trom recipes in the Hospice ccK»kbook The menu will include relish tray. ham. scalloped potatoes, coleslaw, green beans, rolls and a variety of cake. The Singing Strings of Nashville will perform and square dancing will be encouraged Admission will be a Teddy bear plus $5 per individual and $10 per family ’ The Teddy bears will be collected and sent to children and grandchildren of Hospice patients Tickets arc available al the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Pages Book Store, the Hastings Moose Lodge. Hospice volunteers and the Hospice office in Hastings have gone unnoticed The award will be presented at the annual Mayor Exchange Day luncheon May 14. Names of nominees should be submitted to Louise Hutchins or Barbara Schondclmaycr. A list of reasons for that person's consideration also should be enclosed Bernard Historical Society will meet The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. April 14. at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library. Steve Bclson will present the program. "Bird Watching Around the World." The public is invited to attend. Immunization clinic planned The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have immunization clinics from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Apnl 26. at the health department, 110 W. Center St. in Hastings, and from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. April 16. at the Middleville Methodist Church. No appointments are necessary, but parents should bring their children's immunization records. Most immunizations are free. The health department will sponsor the April 26 clinic in observance of National Infant -Immunization Week April 20-26. The usual clinic, which was set for April 19. was canceled. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at 945-9516 Historical Society meets in Nashville The Barry County Historical Society will hear about Nashville in its next meeting al 7:30 p.m. Thursday. April 17. at the Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St.. Nashville "Our Home Town of Nashville" will be presented by Lucille and Laurence Hecker. Laurence was bom and raised in the community and graduated from Nashville High School. He once was a Kidat manager at the Felpausch store in Nashville and worked in the Hastings store after World War II. Lucille is not a native, but she moved to Nashville while a grade-schooler. She (aught at a number of country schools in Barry County and was a learning specialist in the Battle Creek school system. Historical Society meetings are open to the public. ‘Up With Parents’ workshop planned Dr. Larry Koenig, author, psychotherapist and humorist, will share the ■■secrets’’ of parenting and oth­ ers during "Up With Parents." a free how-to workshop 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. April 24. at the Hastings High School lecture hall. The event will be sponsored by Pen­ nock Hospital and Hastings Area Schools. The first half of "Up With Parents” deals with “Smart Discipline,” an eight­ step program that Koenig says is most effective with children 4-17. though par­ ents can apply the concepts as early as the “terrible twos.” and as late as the early 20s The second half of the workshop is devoted to self-esteem, focusing on the process of how we form opinions of ourselves, along with proven ways to reinforce self-esteem. For more information and to register, call Pennock Hospital at 948-3125. Golf scramble to help Tangle Town A golf tournament will be held at the Hastings Country Club Saturday. May 17. with proceeds donated to the Hastings Circle of Friends for the construction of Tangle Town, the community-built play structure at Bob King Park. Troy and Kathy Carlson are organizing the event The scramble will start at 8:30 am. The entry fee is $200 per team, for a tour-person team. There will be door prizes and awards for things such as the lowest score and a hole-in-onc. to name a few. The grand prize will be box scats at the Joe Louis Arena for a Red Wings game. Kathy Carlson said the $800 prize package will be split three ways (two sets of four scats and one pair of scats), so there will be three opportunities to win. The drawing for the prize will be at the end of the tournament. One must be present to win. The deadline to register is May 10. For more information, or to register a team, call Carlson at 948-0125. The newly-renovated Algonquin Dam should "last lor many years' according to the engineers who designed it. Algonquin dam's repairs completed Repairs on the Algonquin dam have been completed. Drain Commissioner Bob Shaffer told Barry County Commissioners at last week's board meeting. Shaffer told commissioners that "it was not an easy job, but it did work out very fa­ vorably. We were happy with the engineer­ ing. and the construction contractor was very cooperative." Construction began this past December and was completed al the end of March. Con­ tractors for the job were GEO Con of Jeni­ son. which charged $156,400 to make the repairs. Total cost of the project was $244,000. including engineering and legal fees, construction costs, interest on money borrowed to pay for the project, and some maintenance costs covering the next few years of the dam’s operation. The contractor installed a new steel-rein­ forced concrete retaining wall, and con­ structed two spillways on top of the retain­ ing wall, located on either side of an existing shed that contains the mechanism for con­ trolling the lake level. A 36-inch pipe that collapsed last June, causing a sinkhole to develop and making it necessary for a tempo­ rary spillway to be built, was replaced with a 36-inch heavy duty, double-wall polyethy­ lene pipe. That pipe carries the majority of the waler from the lake to a box culvert underneath State Road. The flow of water through the pipe is controlled with a gate inside the shed. Should heavy rains or a flash flood over­ load the main pipe, the double spillways will be able to handle the overflow , funnel­ ing it to the box culvert. The spillways are covered with stone, and lead to a catch basin chamber connected to the box culvert. New fencing was installed around the dam and new guard rails were placed on cither side of it. and the earth embankment surrounding the dam was reinforced with large stones to prevent erosion of the bank. Shaffer said it look GEO Con longer than expected to complete the dam because of cold weather. EARTH Tech, the engineers who designed the dam renovations, conducted reg­ ular on-site inspections while construction progressed. Shaffer said. Lake resident Don Montgomery, who's been in charge of dam maintenance for many years, also kept a close eye on construction to "make sure things went right." Shaffer said. Momgomery will be in charge of raising and lowering the lake to summer and winter levels. The. lalje level was officially set by the circuit court as part of the process of set­ ting up an assessment district to pay for the dam It will be about a foot lower in winter so ice does not break up docks, etc. A total of 304 property owners around the lake arc paying for the dam via the special assessment, which is being overeqen by the county. The lakefront property ownersjipd those owning property with lake access were assessed. Seven different assessment rates were established, depending on how much property and how much lake frontage was owned by those being assessed. Assessments ranged from a high of $1,764 to a low of $240 Shaffer said approximately 40 percent of those assessed have already paid their full as­ sessment. Others have five years to pay it off. Those assessment bills will be inserted in (his coming December's property tax bills. Shaffer said the completed dam has been inspected by EARTH Tech engineers and "they feel it was constructed according to their plans and will last many years." Clear Lake residents complain about junk,vehicles on property owners land by Jason Carr Staff Writer Some Clear Lake area residents arc de­ manding the cleanup of more than 60 junk vehicles from a property owner's land, but Barry County officials say the problem is al­ ready being dealt with. As part of that demand. Eloise Worthing­ ton and 21 other residents of Vickery's Land­ ing al Clear Lake have signed a petition ask­ ing for more vigorous enforcement of (he county's "junk car" ordinance. Worthington said she and other residents have been fighting to have the vehicles cleared out for more than 20 years and have contacted various agencies such as the BarryEaton District Health Department, the De­ partment of Natural Resources, the John­ stown Township Board of Trustees, the Barry County Planning and Zoning Depart­ ment and former County Commissioners Ted McKelvey and Ethel Bozc with no re­ sults. "They come out and talk to (the home­ owner and the resident] and all they comment to us is they’re working with him to get it cleaned up. But they don't follow through on it." said Worthington. "All we get is the runaround." Worthington said the petition was first de­ signed to write a junk car ordinance, but she wa_. told last week by Michigan State Police troopers that the county already enforces such an ordinance. She said the focus of the petition now is to get the county to do just that. Barry County’s junk car ordinance reads: "The outdoor storing, parking, accumulating or placing of junk, discarded material, build­ ing materials, inoperable vehicles, inopera­ ble machinery, metals or solid waste of any kind is hereby prohibited except in approved and authorized solid waste disposal facilities or salvage yards. Inoperable farm machinery is excepted, provided such machinery is kept for part for the maintenance of operable farm machinery used on the premises, providing such inoperable farm machinery is screened from public view." "We just want to gel it cleaned up because it's depreciating our homes around here," Worthington said. "If I have to call the gov­ ernor. Ill call the governor. I'm tired of this mess and I want it cleaned up." Earl Worthington said he has spoken to the resident. David Douglas, and the land owner. Loretta Young, but is not satisfied. "They take two or three [cars] out and gel rid of them, but then get another four or six and put them in back of the house where you can't see them. When they break down, they just push them back there." he said. Jim McManus. Barry County Planning and Zoning Director, said Douglas is work­ ing to clear out the junk cars — which he said have been located behind the house for as long as 40 years — and is working with zoning enforcement officers to do so. "The cars arc coming out front to the street for removal." he said. "And it's going to take a little bit of time to clear that out. Were willing to work with the gentleman and verify that this is being cleaned up." He said he and the Douglases anticipate that all the cars will be out by the summer and that zoning enforcement officer John Hislop was planning to visit the property Wednesday or Thursday. "I understand it looks horrible now." he said, "but our ultimate goal is to have a clean location with no violations. Il takes time, sometimes as much as two years." A case such as this normally arises be­ cause a property owner has brought cars onto the property to use for parts only to find they don't work, whereupon he then brings out more cars, he said. Junk vehicles arc the county’s "number one" zoning complaint. McManus said, and the county has completed cleanup of more than 200 complaints in the last couple of years. When a complaint is first received, the county first sends a zoning enforcement offi­ cer to look al the site to verify there is a le­ gitimate complaint, he explained. The officer then tries to contact the homeowner or prop­ erty owner. If there has been no progress ot no expla­ nation why progress has not been made, (he county then sends a second letter to the property owner and if still no progress has been made within 15 days, the county will take the property owner to court. McManus said in his almost three year tenure, the county has gone to court only seven times and has won all seven cases. If a case goes to court, it is heard in Cir­ cuit Court, which can issue a court order to clean up the property. In such cases, the property owner can be subject to up to 90 days in jail or the county can do the cleanup and pul a lien on the property. "If you make continuous progress, we’re willing to work with you," he said. "We un­ derstand that if you have 150 cars, that they can't all be moved out in a week." Middleville still looking for asst, manager, planner by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council Tuesday evening was all set to vote to approve a can­ didate for the assistant village managcr/planner position, but the candidate turned down the job. Matthew Cornish of Kalamazoo has de­ cided to move to the other side of the state to pursue a doctorate degree Village Manager David Arking said the council now must go back to the well and find another applicant who is qualified. He said he hopes to have another recommenda­ tion by the next meeting. The job will pay $28,500 a year, plus benefits. The person who fills the position will re­ place Jason Cherry, who left last July to be­ come a planner lor (he City of Wyoming. Cherry left roughly the same time Arking was hired to replace former Manager Everil Manshum. Since Arking was getting ad­ justed to his new position, plans to hire a replacement for Cherry were put on hold for a while. But now thai the village has a lol of pro­ jects going on. Arking said there does not seem to be enough time to do everything he would like to be able to do for the village. Personnel committee chairman Bill Mosey agreed that Arking has quite a lot to do and could use some help. He also suggested that part of the new employee's job could be or­ dinance enforcement since there is usually not enough lime to deal with that right now. "Tills person would clean up junk yards and enforce some of the ordinances," he said. This could give Arking time to explore grants that he could write. "David is doing a good job. but has loo much for one person to do." Mosey said. Arking said the ultimate decision of who to hire would go to the council, but he found that he secs eye to eye with ’.he committee and can work cooperatively with its mem­ bers. local and area can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 10, 1997 — Page 3 Chairman says state of county is on solid financial ground bv David T. Young He added that the county did not get as With a fund balance hovering around $900,000. "the county is on solid financial ground.** Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Bailey told a First Friday audience last week. **1 think we're progressing, we're finan­ cially sound and moving forward in the right direction." he said. Bailey gave a mostly glowing report in his annual "Stale of the County" address, but he did point to a few things that show work still needs to be done. The chairman outlined the financial picture, reviewed accomplish­ ments and "disappointments and things wv didn't accomplish" and talked about the board's goals for 1997 Some people in the audience took the board to task on several matters He said he was particularly pleased with the financial figures, which showed the county is projected to have about $900,000 in its savings account in a budget of just over $8 million. He noted that the state rec­ ommends a fund balance that is about 10 percent of the general fund budget. Il was a little more than two years earlier that the County Board learned its fund bal­ ance had dipped to $272,698. just before Bailey and three other newcomers took of­ fice. That figure jumped to almost $800,000 al the end of 1995. "It shows that we re fiscally responsible." he said. "We re moving forward and taking care of your money." Bailey said a lot of people deserve credit for the improved financial situation. He mentioned the board’s Finance Committee, with Rod Goebel. Lew Newman. Timothy Burd and John Barnett. But he said it wasn't just the commission­ ers. noting that county elected officials, de­ partment heads and County Administrator Michael Brown all played key roles. He also noted (hat all department requests were met except for copy machines Bailey said Brown, "has done an exem­ plary job. The Finance Committee depends on him. He's a big reason why our finances arc where they arc today. "We're pleased with him and the job he's doing He does it with a very limited staff." Among the other accomplishments in 1996 the chairman outlined were the arrival of the Kellogg Community College campus, added staff in the courthouse and in the Friend of the Court and Sheriffs Department. "Our job is not to bank your tax dollars. James Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, speaks to the First Friday audience during his ’Slate of the County’ address. We plan to move forward." Bailey explained. Other developments have included: • Video arraignments have been contracted for the courts. • More computers and remodeling have been done for Circuit Court. • Two new vehicles have been purchased for the Sheriffs Department. • New windows have been purchased for the courthouse. • The purchase of the parking lot at the former Wren Funeral Home. • Improvements and repairs for up to $50,000 for the animal shelter. About KCC. he noted there were financial concerns about such a venture, but this semester it already is 131 percent its enroll­ ment projections. The college has been a real big plus for Barry County." Bailey said. There have been disappointments, he ac­ knowledged. such as (he failure of millages for an animal shelter and asphalt plant and the rejection of the fixed millage proposal. The county also hasn't gotten the stale funding for roads that it hoped for. Bailey said he believes that "We may have to take care of our own roads in the future. We need it bad. but I think we'll sec some relief there." Another disappointment has been the pro­ posed Barry County Community Resource Network facility, which lost a critical mem­ ber. the Family Independence Agency, in its plans to have a number of county services all located at one spot. Bailey said the concept of having so many services al one site is a good one. many grants as it wanted in *96. only the jail grant It has severed tics to the firm it hired last year. Small Government Consultants, after it pulled its support to the now-defunct Joint Economic Development Commission. lamking ahead Io 1997. Bailey said there may be a new Friend ol the Court Advisory Committee that shapes up as another un­ funded mandate, and the board has authorized a jail addition. Of course, economic devel­ opment is always a priority. "We want Io keep the image of Barry County as it is," he said, noting that some­ one from Trout Unlimited recently told him he thought Barry County is the second most beautiful county in the southern part of the state. But Ik said he doesn't want to infringe on landowners' or farmers' rights. "Our goal is not to burden taxpayers and residents, but we do want to protect some things at the same time." he said. Anotlicr area that needs work is in provid­ ing something to do for youths. "We spend hundreds of thousands of dol­ lars on a few challenging youths, but not anything to give them something to do." Bailey said. "Youths don't have anywhere to go and they don't have any money. We need to spend some dollars and then save some money in the long run." In the question and answer session. County Democratic Party Chairwoman Blanche Munjoy asked Bailey if the county could have bought a parking lot closer to the courthouse. Lack of parking still remains a big headache for the county. Bailey said the county had the right of first refusal on the old Wren property and bought it for $39,000. He acknowledged that the City Hall properly was available and he ex­ pected the county and city to negotiate. The county's offer of $385,000 was well below the city's asking price of $500,000. City Hall and its adjacent property now will go up for public bid. Robert Dwyer told me chairman the lot the county bought is virtually useless be­ cause few if any county employees park in H. Don Drummond asked about future plans from the board Bailey said a three-step retreat will be held in early May. The first part will deal with internal conflicts on the board, (he second step will deal with department heads and (he third will be with citizens. Ward Weiler asked why there is no progress on reforming the board, as sug­ it still may contribute to the problem, he said. As of August 1995. tests showed that there are clusters of homes in several subdi­ visions that appear to have been built in the 1970s that showed s;gns of being hoi spots for nitrate development. A possible solution was the development of a wastewater treatment plant that would replace individual home septic tanks in the township and would provide a better system for residents. Such problems, he said, started about 20 years ago and al lhe time no one knew what could happen. At the beginning of 1996. Engineer Paul S pel man recommended that the village place a booster water pump on the east side of the village that would accommodate 250 more homes. He also recommended that a lift sta­ tion for the water system be placed in the in­ dustrial park The plan was to drill a deep well at the site of two existing wells. This year some of these plans have already been put into place and now things are stabi­ lized. Though stabilization has occurred. Village President Jim French said the groups are still concerned about nitrates and about what else could be in (he waler. Some possibilities to help the situation are another shot at annexa­ tion. and possible extension of the water and sewer to the township. More water samples will be taken next fall to see how things look. Write Us A Letter... see whether it's good lor Barry County." Clyde Morgan asked how much the retreat will cost and was told $2,000. Bailey said a retreat is a good idea, noting that Congress is having members from kwh panics do the same thing "to where they learn to work together " He said a retreat would enable commis­ sioners to explore (heir differences, in leader­ ship. vision and would allow him "to under­ stand where they (colleagues) arc coming from." John Fchscnfcld asked it there were any plans for a "Youth Haven" for troubled kids. Bailey said Barry County now rents two beds in Allegan County and some tn lhe Upper Peninsula and Pennsylvania, some­ times costing as much as $350 a day. “We haven't been able to justify lhe full cost (of a juvenile facility) yet." he said. Carl Mcllvain returned to the issue of roads. "1 here's been so much anti-tax rhetoric lately that it's considered an insult to suggest it." he said, adding he would be willing to pay for a small gas tax. Jim Pino, host of the forum disagreed, saying he prefers a progressive lax. like the income lax. so the poor and middle class won't pay the same as the rich, thereby be­ ing hurt more by the added expense. Bailey said. "It's obvious that we need im­ proved roads and it'll take dollars to do it." Brian Reynolds, former county surveyor, asked if there will be publicly advertised bids taken for the anima) shelter improvements and repairs and was told there will not. Bailey said there will be a minimum of three bids taken, but not openly. Dwyer then asked. "Who's in charge of picking their three best friends to bid?" He added that it isn't good judgment to close the bid process. Bailey said. "Il's called gelling the job done that has to be done." He later contended that there is no County Board business being conducted illegally be­ hind closed doors. Pino also commented that he isn't sold on plans to privatize. He said such a move has­ n't worked out in education. Bailey responded by saying. "I sec gov­ ernment in some things, but others 1 ques­ tion. Why should government compete with the private sector’’ "You do. however, take a chance on losing some services." Weather wreaks havoc on county Middleville’s nitrate readings ‘stabilizing’ by Mandy Ha be I Staff Writer Nitrates in the water have been "slowed or stabilized" in Middleville, the Village Coun­ cil learned Tuesday. Council heard that things have improved since last fall when Thomapple Township officials had waler samples taken in the area. Jeroen Wagcndorp from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, discussed (he situation with both Middleville and Thornapplc Township planning commissioners earlier this month. He suggested that (he stabilization could be due to the dry climate. Wagendorp had visited both government units in August 1995. when he said he was asked to look at the extent of nitrates in the groundwater and uent through files that dated tack to 1977. Dunng that lime, he said that he department tested 400 sites and found hat 128 of them had measurable amounts of titrates. The maximum legal amount of nitrates hat are allowed to exist in the water is a eve I of 10 parts per million. Middleville's titrate levels were al 9.7 and 9.1 in January 1996 and therefore not dangerous, but Wa­ gendorp said it was possible for it to become dangerous in a few years. In 1995. he recommended the village and the township work together to determine what repairs to make and who will make them Because of improvement of equipment and techniques, farming may not be the main cause ol nitrate elevation any more, though gested by Commissioner Emmet Herrington and xs being done in Calhoun County Bailey said the matter has been discussed many times, but "I want to give that time to by Jason Carr Staff Writer After a brief Hing with spring last week. Barry County went back to winter weather, beginning with high winds Sunday and con­ cluding with a winter blast Wednesday morn­ ing With wind gusts approaching 70 m.p.h. Sunday, trees and electrical wires were easy prey. Ron McCord, a supervisor at Barry County E-911 Central Dispatch, said emer­ gency lines were "swamped" between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday. He said in those nine hours, 26 calls for fire service were dis­ patched across the county and all of them were for downed trees and wires. Consumers Energy spokesman Timothy Pietryga said downed wires cut off 829 cus­ tomers from electrical service, with 313 of them in the Nashville area. He said most had power restored by Monday. About 180.000 customers across the stale had electrical service temporarily terminated. Pietryga said, with most in Grand Rapids, Muskegon and northern areas such as Clare and Alma. Despite the weather, area police agencies reported no major problems, except for downed trees and alarms being tripped by strong winds. After windy weather left, temperatures in Barry County plunged, reaching a low of 17 degrees in Hastings Wednesday High winds blew through Barry County Sunday, leaving damage such as this downed tree at the Woodland home of Bobby McLeod. Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, wilh address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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LETTERS.,.from by Jon Bos Psy.D. L termed P»ych<ilogtsl i cur readers Speak up against partial birth abortions To the editor: Spring break can show our priorities Spring break is finally here! Students, faculty and administration now have (or have recently had) the chance to take a week off from the regular school schedule Spring break provides an opportunity to spend time together as a family, lake a hiatus from work, or perhaps catch up on some long delayed, but nonlheless important project. In­ dividuals preparing for their week off. if given a survey, would likely indicate they deserve and need a rest from their regular schedule Expectations for spring break run high, often too high. Time off from our regular schedule, whether because of school break, holiday or vacation enables each of us to examine where our priorities lie. If I choose to spend my time off with family, it is in pan because during my regular schedule I have not made enough time for them. If I spend much of my break work­ ing in the yard or walking in the neighborhood, it is likely due to the fact that I haven't been getting the proper amount of ex­ ercise. And so it goes. What types of activities do you find yourself planning for your vacation? How do you want to spend your time oft? Your answers to these questions may provide you with "new" priorities which you may want to include as part of your regular schedule. Even if you are mN attending school, in the next week or two. schedule time to examine your priorities. Your "spring break'' may be helpful in clarifying your personal priorities and values. Communication from Congressman [ NICK SMITH J Funding education With education costs rising and student test scores falling, we need to rethink the way we fund and run »Mir nation's schools Many peo­ ple have praised lhe president's proposals to increase federal funding for education pro­ grams at all levels in his most recent budget. But. before we commit more federal money to education, we should examine the current system lhe federal government already spends $120 billion a year on 760 different educational programs. One thing is clear — lack of money is not the overriding problem. Nationally, we spend an average of $6,000 per student — one of lhe highest amounts in the world. Since 1980. education spending per student, adjusted for inflation. has mere—:d by 33 percent and yet standards and results have continued to decline. Since 1979. federal involvement in educa­ tion has gone from no Department of Educa­ tion at all to 297 federal educational programs administered by the Department of Education and 463 programs administered by 38 other federal agencies. Al the same time, test scores and achievement by our students have undergone a steady decline. Foreign nations continue to pass the U.S. by in the achieve­ ment levels of their students. Despite all this spending, the federal government funds only 6 percent of the cost of primary and secondary schooling in the U.S. State and local governments contribute 83 percent, and the remainder comes from private sources The relatively small amount of money contributed by the federal govern­ ment is far out of proportion with the control the federal government exerts on local schools. Schools which accept federal funding must meet a host of cumbersome federal man­ dates. so much so that many schools refuse federal money for this reason. As I speak to high school classes throughout the district. I appreciate the tremendous burdens on teachers who must face many students' need for encouragement, discipline, and counseling in addition to their teaching duties. The teachers that I have talked to arc nearly unanimous that a successful education starts in the home and ends with capable teachers who are supported by the community In deciding how to improve our schools. I think it is important that we do not forget that a huge number of teachers, parents, and students are doing an excellent job. My Con­ gressional LeGrand Smith Scholarship, which is funded by my salary increases, has allowed me to meet many outstanding high school students The one thing that these students almost always have in common is strong en­ couragement and support from their families. Before we start throw ing more money at the problems facing education today, let us make sure that we recognize the importance of family and community involvement and support. The topic of partial birth abortion once again has raised its ugly head. Those of us in lhe pro-life movement know the truth about this latest and most gruesome form of abortion. We know that this procedure is most com­ monly used during the fifth and sixth months of pregnancy — as well as on babies to full term. We know that they are performed on the healthy babies of healthy mothers, and are mainly elective. We know that there is virtual­ ly no medical situation that would call for this procedure to save the life of the mother. We have known the truth from the beginn­ ing. So have the abortionists and supporters of partial birth abortion. Recently. Ron Fitzsim­ mons. the head of the Coalition of Abortion Providers, who oversees lhe operations of 200 abortion clinics, said he "lied through his teeth" in an interview on national television. By his own admission there are at least 3.000 to 5.000 partial birth abortions performed an­ nually in the United Slates. The pro-abortion lobby had contended that only 450 partial birth abortions were performed every year on severely deformed babies Mr. Fitzsimmons also stated that the ma­ jority of these abortions are purely for elective reasons and on healthy babies. They know the truth. On March 20. by a vote of 295-131. the U.S House of Representatives (again) voted to ban all partial birth abortions except to save the life of the mother. «Ve are grateful to the members of the Michigan delegation who voted in favor of this ban. With this much support, it's obvious that the legislators know the truth. The Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act-HR 1122 now moves to the Senate, where it faces an uphill battle. Here in Michigan we have lhe support of one of our two U.S. Senators. Spencer Abraham. We now must focus our energy on Senator Carl Levin Last year Mr. Levin not only voted against a ban. but also stood on the floor of lhe Senate urging his col­ leagues lo also vole against this ban. Now with all the recent revelations about partial birth abortions Senator Levin has no more excuses for voting against a ban We ask everyone reading this letter to call Senator Know Your legislators: Levin's office. Tell him he can no longer avoid the truth about partial birth abortion. It is time for him to vote with his conscience. Encourage him to vote the truth. Encourage him to stop partial birth abortions. (Don't be misled by his staff staling that ‘personally' Mr. Levin is against abortion.) As pro-lifers and Christians, we can look to Proverbs 31:8. which stales "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves." We can speak up for the rights of the unborn baby by making a simple call to Senator Carl Levin's office. Phone (202) 224-6221. Fax: (202) 224-1388; e-mail: senator ® levin. senate. gov. Barry County Right to Life Joanna Haddix. Director Give a smile to motorcyclists To the editor: I’m writing this on behalf of all motor­ cyclists. With nicer weather coming, we’ll be out riding more. We are hard working people, just like you. We enjoy lhe sparkling eyes of children and some adults when they pull up next to us al a slop light 1 often wave lo the kids, because we're a fun loving group of people with children and grandchildren of our own. Please don't look al us with disapproval when you see us walk in with our leather jackets and boots. We wear the leather jackets, slacks, and boots for protection and to help keep us warm. We enjoy life and want some protection between us and the rood; just in case a deer or other animal decides to run out in front of us at the last second. So next time, smile when you see a motor­ cycle. The person or persons on it may be so­ meone you work with. Judy Landes Hastings Don't cramp basketball fun To the editor: 1 would just like to say that the letters that have been written to lhe editor about the basketball game were very unnecessary. The school has a certain spot in the stands that is designated for the students (and any other fans who would like to stand and show their school spirit) so that they can stand and cheer. They do that so that we aren't in anybody’s way. 1 was at the basketball game, and yes. I agree that the students can be rowdy. But we are kids and we need to live and have fun and 1 don't think that the people need to cramp us out of our fun al the basketball games. After all. they are for us aren’t they? Heather Heath Hastings Be aware of alcohol's dangers To the editor: Barry County Substance Abuse Services would like lo help promote April as National Alcohol Awareness Month. We hope Barry County residents will take time this moo*h to become more aware of alcohol, its effects and its potential dangers. Alcohol is an additive drug and is the leading cause of substance abuse problems in our nation and in our community as well. Alcohol, when abused, is linked to traffic ac­ cidents and deaths, legal problems and poor social relationships. Drinking alcoholic beverages during pregnancy can result in Fetal Alcohol Syn­ drome - birth defects that are n<N reversible Alcohol is involved in over half of all reported incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Driksen Senate Office Building, and other violent crimes. Even with mild drinking, good decision making and dear judgement can be impaired. Of course, not everyone who drinks alcohol has a problem, but we must realize potential for such problems exists whenever alcohol is consumed Barry County Substance Abuse Services encourages people to consider the in­ fluences alcohol can have in their lives, as well as the impact it has on their friends, families, and children. More importantly, we encourage everyone to consider their own use of alcohol and seek education, support, prevention and help if needed. Being aware can help prevent problems. Sincerely. Barry County Substance Abuse Services Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Hvthigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Inring, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Hepubican, P.O Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. 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Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings. Ml 49058 Stephanie Jones. Battle Creek: Ev Manshum. Hastings: "I think it’s their own business what they want to do. If they get violent, though, ihcy should step in." "I don't know what wc could "If people want lo do away do. We shouldn't infringe on with themselves, it's their business, nobody rise's." people's freedom And who decides what is a cult0" Jerry Yarger. Hastings: Jeremy Billings, Hastings: Cameron Earl, Hastings: Jerry Rhead. Hastings: “I don't think we should do anything about them. It's their own form of religion." "As long as they're not hurting anyone or themselves, we should leave them alone.." "I don't know if there's anything we can do. It's jM education, letting people know that they have other .choices." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 10, 1997 — Page 5 Parents to petition TK board about kindergarten schedules by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Some parents of Thornapplc Kellogg kindergarten students arc interested in an al­ ternative schedule lor their kids classes and will present a petition to the Board ol Educa­ tion Monday. Apnl 14. staling their ideas Mana Fuller, who served as a spoksperson for the group, said the creation of the peti­ tion was a result of about 60 parents, teach­ ers. and members of the community coming together to discuss lhe issue Right now there arc two kindergarten classes that meet two full days a week and alternate full days on Friday. One class meets for full days on Monday and Wcdncsday. and the other meets on Tuesday and Thursday. The classes take turns meeting Friday. Fuller said the reason people in the com­ munity want to see this schedule changed is because if there is a snow day. the class that does not meet on Friday that week loses a day of class. She said because of snow days, al least one of the classes is behind and may stay behind if the missed days ire not made up Because each student learns dillerenlls. some people involved in this petition effort felt their children might benefit the most from full day kindergarten classes and some fell their children might learn best with a halt day of class The group had a lol ot ideas, so H united with the decision to pre­ sent the board with a plan that would allow families to choose between two different schedules One schedule would i-e halt days every day of the week, the other would be full days on Monday and Thursday and a half day on Wednesday or full days on Tuesday and Fri­ day and a hall day on Wednesday. The iwo schedules add up lo the same amount of hours per week and. Fuller said, would allow families to choose which works better for their schedules and their children's learning experience Fuller said the advantage of the half day every day schedule is that going to school every day will best prepare students for first grade They would retain more information by daily contact and halt days would be less stressful for younger kindergarten students. She added tha; since there is no program for lhe younger kindergartners, this could be a benefit Because each child develops differ­ ently. a lull day of school could be advanta­ geous to some students, but not to others. The full day schedule, she said, would of­ fer flexibility, and would require lower bus­ ing costs, more instructional time and less time spent on traveling and putting on coats, a slower pace day. and better preparation for a full day first grade schedule. The April 14 Board of Education meeting will be held at 7.30 p.m. in lhe Freeport Community Building. At that lime, the board will be presented with the idea and will decide whether it would work for the district. Anyone wishing to sign the petition in support of the choice program, may call Fuller at 795-7058 to make arrangements. Kids' panel keeps “Tangle Town' in focus There are only 50 days left until construc­ tion begins on Tangle Town, lhe commu­ nity-built playground at Bob King Park. And. with all the last minute fund-raising, organizing and details, it's sometimes easy lo forget the primary focus of the project. That's where the Children’s Committee comes in. "It's nice to have the children s ideas and have them be a pan of ail of this because they are the ones that are going to be using lhe playground." said Allison Shinavier who co-coordinates the committee with Paige . Herrington. "They've come up with some great ideas and have been a lot of help." The women, both teachers in Hastings Bonds NmkxmI Student ISruer C.mteM the pcrtev.1 opportunity frw 4th 5th. and Area Schools, met with the children recently and brain-stormed about how they could let people in the community know about the playground project. Some of the children's ideas were "We could walk through town and hand out fliers." "Make yard signs." “Put fliers on car windows." "Drop them from airplanes!" “Make signs and hang them at high school sports events." Thai's just a sample of some of the ideas the committee has come up with since it was firmed last fall. At that lime, the kids on the committee were selected in a random drawing from all of the children in Hastings Area Schools who brought in permission slips signed by their parents. They held their first meeting on Sept. 30. which was Design Day. After school they met with Leathers and Associates architect Dennis Wille and got a sneak preview of the playground design. Based on Wille's design, they created a mural, which was displayed al the public meeting that evening where the plans for the play structure were unveiled. The children's committee has also written letters and drawn pictures about the play­ ground project which were bound in a book aivi sent to comedian Tim Allen, the TV star of "Home Improvement " The children arc hoping he might send them something they could use for fund-raising. When it was time to name the play struc­ ture. the Children's Committee played a vi­ tal role in the selection. They chose lhe top 20 names from the more than 150 submitted by their classmates. Ballot boxes then were put in each elementary school, as well as Plumb's and Felpausch. so lhe parents and children of the community could make the StMiif' Bonds Marketing Office Room HI Department of the Treasury Wa'h.nrt.m DC 210 final decision. After the ballots were counted and the playground dubbed "Tangle Town, the Children's Committee wrote notes to the schools. Plumb s and Felpausch lo thank LEGAL NOTICE FINANCIAL them for their help The committee has also held a scavenger hunt lo find tools and materials needed for construction. They brought in bigs of paint lunM by Doing your taxes? Consider tax-free investments If you're among the minority of Americans who have already done your taxes, con­ gratulations! But if you’re like most people, you've probably wailed until now to begin thinking about your taxes. When you're working on your IRS form 1040. take a look at line 8a. This is where you list your taxable interest income. It may come from savings and money market accounts. CDs and corporate bonds. This is all money on which you'll owe taxes come April 15. Now. look at line 8b. tax-exempt interest income. This includes income you earn on tax-free investments, such as municipal bonds, tax-free mutual funds and unit trusts. You report this income, but you don’t pay taxes on it. The more income you can move from line 8a to 8b. the more of your interest you keep. brushes, plastic milk jugs. rags, tape mea­ sures and more. They arc now try ing lo decide what to in­ clude in a time capsule, which will be buried at lhe site. Some of their ideas include: a be­ fore and after picture of Bob King Park, a di­ agram of the new play structure, a price list, a tool used during construction, a photo of the Children's Committee, a video of the Tax-free Yield 4.0% 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6J 7.0 7.5 construction and a list of donors. Just like all lhe other committees, the Children's Committee is doubling its efforts as construction time draws near. 'We really need to recruit more parents to help with these endeavors." said Shinavier. Members of the committee will meet Wednesday. Apnl 16. al WBCH radio to record promotions for construction. After­ ward. they will pass out flyers to businesses downtown. On April 30 they will meet at Southeastern Elementary to make volunteer sign-up posters. May 10 will find them al Shinavier’s house making safely signs, which will be posted at Bob King Park dur­ ing construction. On May 21. they will be using sidewalk chalk lo spread lhe word around town They also will meet at the children's work area on Fnday. May 30, dur­ ing construction. Finally, lhe children will be recognized for all their hard work during the opening cere­ mony for lhe playground Sunday, June 1. Jenna Radant. a fourth grade student at Central Elementary, said that she enjoys be­ ing a part of the Children’s Committee. “I like lo draw and write letters, and we’re doing a lot of that." she said. "We're getting people involved and it will be nice to have new playground equipment. The one wc have now is falling down and falling apart." For more information, or to volunteer to help with the children's committee, call 948­ 8838. Mark D. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones • 15% Bracket 4.70% 5.29 5.88 6.47 7.06 7.65 8.24 8.82 Equivalent Taxable Yield 28% Bracket 5.55% 625 6.94 7.64 8.33 9.03 9.72 Amy Poholski, D.O. To Give Presentation on ■ “Amy Childhood ” Poholski. D.O..Injury EmergencyPrevention Medicine Specialist, will give a presentation on “Childhood Injury Prevention" on Thursday. April 17. from 7 - 8:30 pm. in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital. Dr. Poholski will discuss a wide range of childhood injuries, causes and how to prevent unnecessary injuries. Dr. Poholski will also discuss situations that pose potential danger and will present tips for prevention. Topics such as infant car seat safety, babysitter selec­ tion, automatic garage doors and bike and street safety will be discussed. Dr. Poholski will offer answers to questions and insight to prevention. This is a free program, for information or to register, call 948-3125 PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health HASTINGS' BEST Public Notice SPRING CLEAN-UP OF BRUSH AND YARD WASTE The City of Nestings Department of Public Services will be picking up brush and yard waste during the week of April 21st. Said items should be at the curb at 700 a.m. the first mom Ing (April you 31% Bracket 5.80% 632 7.25 7.97 8.70 9.42 10.14 10.87 10.42 CITY OF HASTINGS It’s Our Business To Build New Business to**nc When comparing tax-free and taxable in­ vestments. be careful not to fall into the trap of looking only at (he slated yields Remember to consider how much of that yield will go to taxe». On a taxable investment. that amount would be your tax bracket — 28 per­ cent. 31 percent, etc. On a federally tax-free investment, however, that amount is zero. In fact, tax-free investments often provide significantly more income than you would take home after paying taxes on a taxable in­ vestment. even though the slated yield may be lower on the tax-free investment. The follow­ ing table shows the return you would take home from a tax-free investment. Fo*. exam­ ple. if you’re in the 28 percent lax bracket, you would have to earn 6.94 percent on a tax­ able investment to match the tax-free return of a 5 percent municipal bond. 21 st). INTERNET > MORE MODEMS’ (Hartngs & lor*) PROVIDER > FREE l*croK« Internet Explorer k FREE E-m* > FREE 5nO Personal Web Spec* > $9.95 (20 Hours Morthty) PUAM DO NOT USI MASTIC BAGS > II 8.95 (480 Hours MorWy) Only yard trimmings and brush will be accepted. further information regarding waste pick up, please call the City of Heatings office at 945-2466. Char Bain, 945-2729 Call (616) 493-3720 Everil G. 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THURSDAY • APRIL 24TH . - If urwbk to *nmd 00 Directional CongulUng /nXltuir • Calk ■ I 2 PM • IONIA • SUPER 6 1 ■ 4 PM • HASTINGS • TIC TOC RESTAURANT ■ 1« PM • AUECAN » GMSWALD AUDCTOMUM Advanced Commercial Printers Hastings Flower Shop Precision Auto Body Al & Pete's Sport Shop Hastings Roll-A-Rama Razors Edge B.B. Shoe Repair Hooked on Music Royal Treatment Boomtown Sound & Video King's Music Center Salon Extrodinare Burger King Kmart Caledonia Lumber Krazy Cow Sound Express Cinema 4 Leafwood Lumber Spencer's Towing & Recovery Coleman Agency Lynn T. McConnell. DOS ferry Cappon Oil Co. County Post MacLeod Chiropractic The Finishing Touch-Marcy Moore felpausch Main Street Savings Bank Thomapple Motors felpausch Express McDonalds Thomapple Printing Gavin Ford Mexican Connexion Thomapple Valley Community CU H&H Feed and Supply Old Tyme Bakery Ttres-Plus Hastings Bowl Pizza Hut Tom's Market Hastings City Bank Plumb's Walker & Fluke. PC Hastings Fiber Glass Products Ponderosa Welton's Inc. Small Craft Warning Wendy's WEIGHT? �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 10, 1997 REJECT, continued from page I During the county's financial crunch two years ago. Bailey said, "we all look cuts lo bring the budget back lo where it is. And this is the first year of the non-funding of Build Michigan (extra state road funds) for the Road Commission. 1 know they need money, but we needed money then loo. but we tightened belts to make it work." "We re not giving this lo the Road Com­ mission." Burd said before the vote. "We’re going this lo the townships through the Road Commission for direct improvements on their (township) roads. The townships arc going lo direct every penny of this." Burd said there is "no legal way" for the county to directly funnel funds lo lhe town­ ships for road improvements so if lhe appro­ priation had been approved it would have been given lo lhe County Road Commission for distribution to townships road work. Concerns also have been voiced about set­ ting a precedent by giving so much funding to the townships via the Road Commission. Rather than dividing the proposed $100,000 equally between the townships. Burd had proposed allocating the funding ac­ cording lo a percentage formula based on the taxable value of each governmental unit He told commissioners he fell that the most equitable method was lo give back in proportion to what each unit had paid in taxes. As examples. Thomapple Township, which has a 1996 taxable value of SIO4.766.352. would have received $13,394 tor road work Maple Grove Township, with the lowest taxable value in the county, would have been given $2,590 Thomapple has the highest taxable value among the vouniy's townships The whole point is that were not taking money Irom the rich townships and giving H lo lhe poor townships." Burd said. "We’re taking the money from where it came from and giving it back to them My township's not really thrilled with that. We're on lhe pexyr side of the county over there, he told the board Clyde Morgan of Assyria Township told commissioners that lhe money would have helped his township because they needed a little more than SI 1.000 for road gravel this year but could only approve spending (1/Vou^.ih . at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE Of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH M 79 Wat. Pu» Susa Trowbndfc (616) MS-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; Arter School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49031 WOODGROVE BBETHBEN CHRISTIAN PABISH, 4117 Coals Grove Road Pastor Bea Her ra* Wteekhair accessible and devisor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meeting*. Junior Senior High HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand Sr. Hastings. Pastor David Burges. 944-090 or 941-2667 Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Moraiag WonJup 11 a m.; Sunday Evemng Service 6 p.m.. Thursday BMe Shady 7 p.m If mteresaed in a free Home BMe Study, please call for more details HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHUBCH. Corner State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Asaociase Pastor Phone MS-9121. Sunday - 9:43 a.M* Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Manins Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teens; 6.-00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. “Kids Alive*' for mu 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day - 9XX) a m. Senior Adult Bible Study; 10:00 a.iw Youth Adult Bi­ ble Sandy: 6:30 p.m. Kid's Quizz ing; 7:00 p.m. BMe Study and Prayer m Sanctuary For further mformanoa call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH. 3115 N. Broadway. Hmnys. Ml 49051 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 3674061 or Darlene Pickard. MS-5974. Wor­ ship Services Sunday. 900 a m.. Rev KenVa^ht. 11:00 a.m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to 1:00 p.m BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p.m. Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 am., freewill offering. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ s Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHUBCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . 1 mite east of Hasting* Ras Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. MS-9224 Sunday Services 9:43 a.m. - BMe Oaam - for all ages. 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship ThurnMy. lK p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Body - Shura* Your Fanh 5:30 p.m Youth meeting wuh “Youth With a Message". MS-9224. 6:30 p.m - BMe study for HI. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 105 S. Jefferson Fader Chattel Fischer. Pastor Sansrday Maas 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 800 a m. and 11 00 a m . Confessions Saturday 4:004:30 p.m. ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH. ----- m 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion la and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4ch Sundays 1921 prayer book used at all service*. For more inforiMtioa call 948-9327 or Rev. David T. Hmtwick. vicar at MI-2101. St. Andrew s is a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Haatiags. Phone MS-3195 WoraL’p. praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rambow Learning Center, child care. 6 a m. to 6 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 341 N Mrhigan Ave.. Haatsngs. MI 49031 Sunday Ser vices BMe Clasae* 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wedneaday BMe Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minuter Phone MS-2931 BMe Survey on videos in the home. Free BMe Cor­ respondence Course ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. MI 49051 Father Gate Johnson. Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or al! day weekends. Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 am — 1921 Book of Common Prayer. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minuter of Music. Morning Worship 9:45 and 11 .-00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 and IIXXI a.m. for children and adults. Fwndy Hour 600 p.m. Sun­ day riming. Monday: First Mon­ day of Re MoM Moms Tune Out. Wednesday: Sr. High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Asrana at 6.30 p.m BMe Study and Prayer 7.00 p.m. Thursday Faithful Men. FaMhfel Women. B.bte Study. Women's BMe Study Call church office for more information. 944-4004. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a. m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. b. -00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.-00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior BMe Quiz (ages 1-12); Youth Ministries or Ton BMe Quiz (age* 13-19); Aduh BMe Study - No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Vaitey High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (317) 152-9221 Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group minutry. tenderihip training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions' - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings, Michigan CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 nu South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2215 Sunday School at 10:00 am ; Wor­ th* 1100 am. Evening Service at 600p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7XX) p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. April 13 - 100 A 10:43 Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). 6:00 Youth Group Thursday. Apnl 10 - 7:30 Adult Choir; 1:00 AA. Friday. April II — Men's Retreat Saturday. April 12 - Men's Retreat. 1:00 NA. Monday. April 14 - 700 Board of Education. Women of Faith. Tues day. April IS - 7:00 Congregation Council. Wednesday. April 16 — 10 XX) Wordwatehers; 7:00 Alter Guild. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49030 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 751-3021 church phone. (616) 943-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sumfay School 11XX) am.. Sunday Eventag Prayer Tune 6 00 p.m. Wedneaday. BMe Study. 7:00 p.m THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Amen. Pamor. Church office phone 941-2549 Sumfay worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:43 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and there time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday r’ruing service 6.30 p.m. Youth group meets Wedne* day 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all service* Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 I MM. H U -­ , nmor. v nurcn Larry numey phone 94S4993. Office Hours Wed./Thur*. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning 9:30 a m. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Moran* Worw|k 6 00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Warriors (grades K-6th). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (grades 7th-1 Ml) Thursday 7 XX) p m. Prayer Marsing. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad stay. Randall Hartman. Paator Sunday Service*: 945 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11XX) a m Montag Wonhip Service; 6.00 p.m. Even­ ly Service; Wednesday 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Tacna and Children HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ rier free budding with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of wonhip ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Wonhip 11XX) a.m. with child care for infants and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 3 thru 2nd grade; MI-H1 Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p.m.; Senior Hi Youth Fellowsiup - 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: Family Night Light Meal. BMe Study. Kids Ac­ tivate* starting 6 00 p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Night Sunday. April 13 - Recital by the Kalamazoo Ringers, an Adult Community Handbell Choir, directed by Janet L Van Vatey 4 OO p.m. m sanctuary — public invited Friday. April 18 - Swim Steak and Chicken Fundraiser Dinner for Barry County Habitat for Humanity 4:30 to 7XX) p.m. Sunday. April 20 — Guest Speaker Steve Reid. LOVE. lac. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Becky Oexler. ProgranVYouth Director Thursday. Apnl 10 — 3:45-4:15 p.m.. Handchime Ensemble Sunday. Apnl 13 — 8 00 a.m . Chancel Choir rehear­ sal; 9:30 and 11:00 a m.. Sunday morning Worship Services. The 9:30 service u broadcast over WBCH - AM and*FM; nursery is provided during both services. 9:30 a m Sunday Church School for all *e*. 1030 a.m Coffee Hour tn the Dining Room Monday. Apnl 14 - 3 00 pm. Cadeoe Choir rehearsal. 3:45 p.m . Cadettes rehearse for Mother-Daughter Ban quet. 7:30 p.m . Sessions meet* Tuesday. Apnl 15 — 11:30 a.m.. Staff meet* for prayer. 7 00-9:00 p m Rehearsal for "Joaeph ". Hall Thursday. Apnl 17 — 7:00 p.m . •'The Second Journey of Paul" will be presented by Marjory Richard* and Carolyn Coleman in the Dining Room. Mary Circle (49) will hostess our evening of fellowship. 7:00-9:00 p.m . Rehearsal for "Joaeh”. Hall $7,000 The county's extra money would have made a difference, he said. Assyria would have received $3,177 if Burd's proposal had passed. Burd said that when he discussed the pos­ sible gift with the Road Commission, members preferred that the county put the $100,000 towards a new- $2(X).()00 five-year bond issue that lhe Road Commission is pursuing to purchase new equipment In other busintsi Tuesday, lhe counts hitml • Heard that Thomapple Manor, the county-owned medical care lacility. is in good financial shape li. 1992. compared to other county-owned facilities in the state. Thomapple Manor had the lowest expenses in the state. After adding more therapy and rehabilitation services, costs have gone up considerably but so have gross revenues and ancillary­ revenues. Despite that, expenses al Thomapple Manor arc among the lowest 10 in the Male. • Held a closed session for about 35 min­ utes to discuss the purchase of property. • Appointed Russ Stanton and Ronald Gossman lo the County Planning and Zon­ ing Board Their three year terms will expire in April. 2000. • Elected Comnc Williston and James Carr lo lhe County- Zoning Board of Ap­ peals. Carr was named lo a three-y ear term and Williston was designated as an alternate for one year. • Approved three amendments to the County Zoning Ordinance One change allows for singie family dwellings to lx* legal in districts zoned "rural and residential convenience commercial (C­ 2)." Homes in that zone would have lo meet all the applicable building, plumbing and “We're not giving this to the Road Commission. We're giving this to the townships through the Road Commission for direct improvements on their (township) roads." ------- rr------- " ■ lated change in the ordinance, specifies lol area and yard regulations for single family detaclied dwellings in this zoning district. The other ordinance change requires a de­ velopment plan for site condominiums. The changes were topics of a Feb. 24 pub­ lic hearing and were approved by the County Planning and Zoning Commission. electrical codes as well as other appropriate construction codes and requirements. A re- Hertha WalHatk WOODLAND - Hertha Walliczek, 87, of Woodland passed away Wednesday, April 9, 1997 at heir home. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 10 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Friday, April 11 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Rosary will be said Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, April 12, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at *hc St. Cyril Catholic Church fn Nashville. Harold E. WM NASHVILLE - Harold E. Webb, 73. of Nashville passed away Monday, April 7,1997 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Webb was bora on December 3, 1923, the son of Lester and Mamie (Houser) Webb He graduated from Hastings High School in 1941 Mr. Webb served in lhe United States Army in 1943. He married Thelma Weyerman on February 3. 1945. His employment included Federal Mod. for 27 years; farming for Carl Grashuis for 10 years and Paul Endsley for 12 years, retiring in 1987. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clinton and Gayton Webb. Mr. Webb is survived by his wife, Thelma; one son, Richard Webb of Roscommon; six grandchildren, H.W. Spider Webb, Steven Webb, Patsy Webb, Roberta Janesse, Greg Janesse, and Michael Janesse; four sisters, Amber Wheelock of Grand Rapids, Opal Moser of Battle Creek, Ruby Bridges of Nash­ ville and Garnet Nickelson of Hastings; one brother, Arthur Webb of Battle Creek; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Thursday, April 10,1997 at 11:00am at Gtrrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor. Violet Ti9Mae MiUer OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA - Mrs Violet “Vi" Mae Miller, age 90. of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, April 3, 1997 at ATC Oakmont Nursing Home. She was bom on July 22, 1906 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Charles H. Chadderdon and Violet Jane (Hudson) Chadderdon. She was raised in Battle Creek and attended Battle Creek Central High School. Mrs. Miller was married to George Edward Miller on June 4, 1925. She had been a lifelong Battle Creek area resident until she and her husband George retired in 1968 moving to Ellenton, Florida to Tideview Estates. They came back summers to Leach Lake near Hastings, until 1982. They lived in Ellenton, Florida from 1968-1987. In 1995, where she was currently living in a skilled care nursing home. A year ago to lhe date of her death (on April 3,1996) she fell and broke her hip. Mrs. Miller had worked for 17 years as a food caterer for the Coffee/Break Service with lhe TransAmerican Insurance Group, retiring in 1968. She worked from 1950-1960 as a Banfield telephone operator. In the 1930's she was a hairdresser at Spores Beauty Shop before moving to the farm near Banfield. In her spare time, she crocheted three piece baby sets and booties that were sold at L.W. Robinson Company in Battle Creek. One of her afghans won grand prize at the 1965 Barry County Fair and also at the 1965 Michigan Slate Fair in DetroiL She was a 4-H leader and Girl Scout leader in the 1940's. She was an excellent cook and known for her delicious pies. Mrs. Miller was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Battle Creek where she was active in the Sl Anne’s Circle. She was the pianist at Tideview Estates (in Florida) for most of their functions until 1987. She was a member of the American Hairdressers Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Miller on March 4, 1982 and granddaughter. Cynthia D. Neubert on August 8, 1961. Mrs. Miller is survived by one daughter. Mrs. Louis C. (Jane L.) Neubert of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania; one grandson. Dr. Bradley G. Neubert, DVM of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania; two great grandchildren; one brother. Harold O. Chadderdon of Marshall and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 8.1997 at Bachman Funeral Chapel. Rev. Phillip W. Ayers of Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall officiated. Interment look place al Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Heart Association. । Rhonda Kay Kenyon HASTINGS - Mrs. Esther A. Brodock, age 63, passed away Monday, March 31, 1997 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Brodock was bora on February 15, 1934 in Sl Petersburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Gifford and Rachel (Brothers) Dittman. She was raised in Garion County, Pennsyl­ vania and attended school at Sl Petersburg, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Brodock was married to Walter A. Brodock Sr. on June 13, 1949. She was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. Mrs. Brodock was preceded in death by her son, Eugene Brodock; sister. Ruby Sollingcr and a brother, Richard Dittman. She is survived by her husband, Walter A. Brodock; three sons, Wally (Terry) Brodock of Caledonia, Edward Brodock of Hastings and Troy (Sue) Brodock of Nashville; two daught­ ers, Rita (Ron) Hess of Freeport and Karen (Bill) Wiersema of Irons; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; mother-in-law, Edna Havens of Middleville; four brothers, Louis (Ruth) Dittman, John (Mary) Dittman, Wayne (Kay) Dittman, all of Sl Petersburg, Pennsyl­ vania and David Dittman of Warsaw, Indiana; many nieces and nephews; special friends, Thomas (Carol) Stockwell and Robert (Louise) Mellinger of Middleville, Brenda Brodock of Freeport and Sue Montague of Nashville. Graveside services were held Thursday morning, April 3,1997 at the Irving Cemetery, Irving Township. Rev. Douglas E. Stockwell officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Mr. Walter Brodock. A special thanks to Thomas (Carol) Stockwell from the family. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. |Nita May Martz | HASTINGS - Nila May Manz, age 73, of Hastings passed away Wednesday April 2, 1997 at her winter home in Bradenton, Florida. Mrs. Martz was born on August 20, 1923 in Hastings Township, Barry County, the daught­ er of Arthur and Myrtle (Hanford) Coleman. She was raised in Hastings Township and attended the Fisher Country School, graduating in 1942. She was married to Loyd J. Martz on April 14, 1945. She was employed al Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company for nearly five years. She was a member of Hastings Church of the Nazarenc, accompanied her husband on work and witness trips to several overseas countries. Mrs. Martz was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Loyd; one son, Michael (Leatha) Martz of Port St Lucie, Florida; one daughter, Carol (Paul) Casarez of Sl Louis, Missouri; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters. Myrtle Bryans of Hastings and Inez Miller of Hastings, Funeral services were held Monday April 7, 1997 at Hastings Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Randall K. Hartman and Rev. Almon G. Fulton officiated. Burial took place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. [ Leta Boniface| HASTINGS - Leta Boniface, 81, of Hastings passed away Monday, April 7,1997 at Pennock Hospiul. Mrs. Boniface was bora on March 21,1916 in Monterey Township, lhe daughter of John and Rose (Selby) Jones. She attended school in Praireville and Diamond Springs. She married Frank R. Boniface on Septem­ ber 5. 1936. They have been married for 61 years. Mrs. Boniface loved being a homemaker and her flowers. She was baptised as one of Jehovah’s Witness for the past 41 years. Mrs. Boniface is survived by her husband, Frank R. Boniface; her children, Maxine (Dallas) Swinehart of Plainwell, Pauline (Bill) Hurless of Delton, Basil (Nancy) Boniface of Delton, Joan (Jim) Charles of Grand Rapids, Lorraine (Arvin) Minard of Orlando, Florida, and Jerry Boniface of Hastings; seventeen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; five sisters. Hazel, Lefa, Goldie, Arlene, Marie; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Sunday, April 13,1997 at 5:00pm at Kingdom Hall, 220 W„ Colfax, Hastings. There will be no visita­ tion held. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. DELTON - Rhonda Kay Kenyon, age 34, of Delton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 3,1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hasringx Mrs. Kenyon was bora on December 2,1962 in Lansing. She graduated from Lansing Waverly in 1980 and Computer School and the Police Academy. Mrs. Kenyon was married to Kenneth Kenyon on February 4, 1995. She was employed as a dental receptionist for Dr. Stacey Garrison D.D.S. in Hastings. Mrs. Kenyon was a member of the Thornap­ ple Valley Church where she was a youth lead­ er and in the Christmas Choir. She was also a member of the Delton Founders Weekend Committee and the Battle Creek Community Chorus. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Preston. Mrs. Kenyon is survived by her husband, Kenneth; her mother, JoAnn Preston of Lans­ ing; one daughter, Samantha; one son, Kenneth Michael; two step-sons, Steven and Scott; one brother, Michael Preston of Lansing; Paternal grandmother, Evelyn Preston of Lansing and many aunts, uncles and friends. Memorial services were held oo Monday, April 7,1997 at the Thornapple Valley Church. Pastor Jeff Arnett officiated. Cremation has taken place at her request Burial took place at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kenyon Childrens Education Fund. Arrangements were m^^to^Williams FumlHome. RidumiC. Ou^te, Sr. NASHVILLE - Richard C. Chaffee, Sr., v 78, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, April 5, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Chaffee was born on January 22,1919 st Hastings Township, Barry County, the son of Ira & Grace (Lewis) Chaffee. He was raised in the Hastings Township area and attended The Quimby School. He served in the Army Infantry during wwii. Mr. Chaffee was married to June Searles on November 29, 1937. He was employed at the Barry County Road Commission for 33 years. He had previously worked in carpentry, farming and a machine operator for Hastings Manufacturing Company. Mr. Chaffee was an avid outdoorsman enjoying especially fishing, hunting and gardening. He was preceded in death by his wife, June on Nov. 8, 1993; his parents; three brothers, Edwin, Harold and Clarence Chaffee and one sister, Mary McGurkin. Mr. Chaffee is survived by four sons, Richard (Marilyn) Chaffee, Jr. of Nashville, Robert (Patsy) Chaffee of Bellevue, Ronald (Ione) Chaffee of Freeport and Russell (June) Chaffee of Nashville; eleven grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one great grand­ child; two sisters, Eleanor Merrick of Nashville and Ilah Norris of Delton and one brother, Keith Chaffee of Hastings. Graveside services took place on Monday, April 7,1997 at Hastings Township Cemetery. Rev. Susan Trowbridge officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, Barry County Humane Society or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Leta Rote Gillette MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Leta Rose Gillette, age 76, passed away Thursday, April 3,1997 at Metropolitan Hospiul. Mrs. Gillette was bora on September 13, 1920 at Buckley, the daughter of Hany and Martha (Bowers) Bond. She was raised and attended school in Buckley. Mrs. Gillette was married to Frederick H. Gillette on April 18, 1969. Rose was self employed, restaurant owner in Middleville. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and especially Western movies. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Gillette; parents, Hany and Martha Bond; a sister, Violet Smith and a brother, Wilbur Bond. Mrs. Gillette is survived by two daughters, Peggy (Bob) Nagel of Hastings and JoAnn (Rick) Erway of Middleville; six grandchil­ dren; six great grandchildren and one niece. Funeral and Committal services were held Sunday afternoon, April 6, 1997 at Beeler Funeral Chapel. Rev. Lee F. Zachman offi­ ciated. Interment took place at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions nuy be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 10, 1997 — Page 7 Social News Schleh-Morgan to be wed Oct. 14 Cun and Pauline Schleh of Hastings an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Beth, to Chns Morgan, the son of Wayne and Brenda Morgan of Hastings An Oct. 4. 1997 wedding u being planned. Mumaws to observew 60th anniversary Owen and Marian Mumaw of Greenville will observe their 60th wedding anniversary oa Sunday. April 13 from 1-4 p.m. at the Community Center in Greenville. They will renew their wedding vows at St. Charles Catholic Church (11 a.m.) and the open house sponsored by their seven children will follow. The couple was married in Ionia on April 7. 1937. Family and friends are invited. Chupps to celebrate golden anniversary The children of Howard R. and Barbara ( hupp arc honored and privileged to hold an open house reception for their parents 50th wedding anniversary. The open house will be al Maple Leaf Grange, on Sunday. April 13. 1997. from 1-4 p.m. Family and friends are invited to come and help the couple celebrate this blessed event. Dukes-Schmader plan to wed April 19 Julie Marie Duke* and Ryan Charles Schmader. both of Hastings, will be joined in marriage on Apnl 19. 1997. The bride-to-be and her parents. Arnold and Jean Dukes, reside in Hastings. The future bnde attends Chic University of Cosmetology Her fiance, the son of Robert and Karen Schmader of Hastings, is a graduate of Kellogg Community College. Pacheco-Sage planning marriage Mr. Alberto Pacheco and Ms. Rita Garza of Hastings are pleased to announce lhe engage­ ment of their daughter. Ana Delia Pacheco to Mr. Jeffrey Lee Sage, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Sage of Delton The bride-to-be is a graduate of Hastings High School in 1992. The groom is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School in 1992 Wedding vows will be exchanged on May 3. 1997. Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history, /’"y* call for same-day approval. CommonPoinl Mortgage CASH FAST1 1-800-968-2221 Darlene Ruehs to mark 80 years The family of Darlene Ruehs celebrated her 80th birthday with an open house at St. Paul Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall on Sunday. April 13. Stuarts to observe 50th anniversary Bruce and Glenna Stuart will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary April 16. They will be honored at a family dinner given by their children. Their children are Paul and Betty Stuart. Herb and Bonnie Rush and Joan Latter. They have six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. They would enjoy hearing from their friends and family at 905 Fifth Avenue. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are avalabi* throughout . Greater Barry County. Woodland N€WS by Catherine Lucas There was a severe windstorm in the area Sunday afternoon and evening. April 6 A storage shed behind lhe house next i• • lhe post oil ice that belongs to Joyce I .night and Paul David blew upside-down and back­ ward. Bobby McLeod had a tree fall in her back yard and smash her back porch and a power line was blown down across M-43 from lhe Nielhamer's. At least one antenna was downed in the village. Tom Niethamcr told me that about onethird of the shingles on Darlenes new beauty shop were blown off by the winds Alice Kidder reports that a pair of wild turkeys (lew into the yard across lhe street from her house on Franklin Street Then they flew across the street and sat on the garage next door to her Because it was April I. she got out her camera and took pictures, because she was sure no one would believe she was not trying to pull an April Fool joke. Some time ago the Woodland Township Board appointed a committee to work on lhe request for a veterans’ memorial in the Woodland cemetery. Those who volunteered and were appointed were Dale Geiger. Gretchen Slater. Harvey McClelland. Dick Estep and Orlo Jim Smith The committee decided that the memorial should be paid for by private donations and not township money, and they now have an account al Ionia County National Bank. Woodland branch, to accept donations and contributions toward the cost of the monu­ ment and the necessary landscaping that will accompany it. The monument itself has been ordered. It will be black granite with white letters, and there will be a black granite bench near it so that people can sit awhile. The bench has been completed and is ready to be installed. The carving on one side of the monument will have the seal of the United States Armed Forces and letters that say “Woodland Veterans Memorial." The other side of the six-foot high. 36-inch wide and eight-inch thick monument on a 48-inch wide base will show the seals of the five national services: the Army, the Navy, The Marine Corps, the Air Force and lhe Coast Guard, and will be carved with white letters "in honor and memory of the men and women who honor­ ably served their country in time of war and peace." Four members of the committee, Dick Es­ tep. Jim Smith, Harv McClelland and Dale Geiger, met last week with cemetery sexton Jim Wickham lo outline the area that will be turned into the memorial site. The space be­ tween the monument and lhe bench will be paved with bricks embedded in a sand founda­ tion. Die Township Board has already purchased a new 40-foot tall flag pule, which will be lighted and will stand behind the monument. The new flag pole should be installed by the 1997 Memorial Day celebration. Il is hoped the rest of the work will be completed this summer. As of Memorial Day 1996. there were 238 known veterans buried in lhe Woodland Cemetery. Dale Geiger pointed out that there are undoubtedly more than lhal who have just nevci turn identified as veterans. Identi­ fied veterans arc from the Civil War, the Spanish-American War. World Wars I and 11. the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Contributions toward the memorial can be made at any lime at lhe Ionia County Na­ tional Bank in Woodland. Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Tom and Lynda Smith, went on tour spring break with the Huntington College choir, which sang at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Easter Sunday. They gave concerts at churches along the way both from and to New York on the bus tnp. Some days they sang in as many as four churches. Wc have several new books at the Wood­ land Township Library this month. "Angela's Ashes.” by Frank McCourt, the memoir now 27 weeks on the non-fiction best seller list, was requested by a few readers and has now arrived. We have a few new silly romances, includ­ ing “Nobody’s Baby But Mine” by Susan Elizabeth Phillips and The Wild Baron” by Catherine Coulter. Two new adventure-mysteries arc in the process of being shelved; "The List” by Steve Martini and "McNally's Gamble" by Law rente Sanders, and the last new book is a novel by Judith Michael called “Acts of Love." Jerald Lynn Ballard U. Hastings and Patricia Sue Keeler. Hastings John Reginald Myers. Delton and Janeen Alise Sniezek. Delton Bradley Alan Brownell. Freeport and SueAnn Marie Faunce. Freeport. Jason Eric Edwards. Battle Creek and Amber Therese White. Battle Creek. Duane Everel Dingman. Bellevue and Janice Ann White. Bellevue. Lyman Spaulding Bristol II. Hastings and Lissa A. Moore. Hastings. Joyce Faugh! and Paul David had their storage shed overturned and turned around by the high winds Sunday afternoon in Woodland. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 8, 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. FRE^STIMATES For years of easy rockin', make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. US. Savings Bonds are safe — they're backed by the full faith and credit ol the United Stairs They're also guaranteed lo earn interest And they're both easy to buy — get them where you work or bank — and easy to afford You can buy them (or’as little as $25. A ridged etemtinum exterior end solid vinyl Mwior window wMh ineuletion 5.5 times better tian wood. BaautHul, Enargy EMdant and Secure. Compare this window and its features to sny other window •FOAM FILLED • SASH IFRAME Ask your banker or your employer about including US. Savings Bonds in your retirement savings program For a recorded message of *' current rale Information, cafl I-100-4US BOND I-S00-4B7-2M3 GET MORE for Your W SALES * SERVICE, NC. °~«—w,r*u,aA 21B N. Jeflerson, Hastings A r** anvsrr nt dam arwtfMfvi TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Guernsey Lake Area Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 12 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN lhal lhe Township Board o( the Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan. having resolved its intention lo nuke certain public improvements consisting of paving and ocher improvemenu lo private roads in the vicinity of Guernsey Lake (the “Improvements"). pursuant lo Act IM of the Public Acta of Michigan of 1954. as amended, has made iu Final determination of the Guernsey Lake Area Road Improvement Special Assessment District No. 12. which consists of the following described Iocs and parcels of land which are ben efitled by the improvemenu and against which all or a portion of the cent of the improvements shall be assessed. The special assessment district includes lhe properties described by the following permanent parcel numbers: Lou and parcels numbered 084)07-1604)204)0. -0214)0. -022-00. -023-00. -024-00, -025-00. 4)264)0. -027-00. -028-00.4)29-00. -030-00. -031-00, -031-40. -032-00, -0334)0. 4)344)0.4)35-00. -037-00, -038-00. -039-00. 4)404)0. 4M1-00. -042-00. -043-00. -044-00. -045-00. -046-00. 43474)0. -048-00. 4)494)0. 4)50 00. 4)514)0. 4)524)0. 4)53-00. 4)54-00. -0564)0. -057-00. -058-00. 4)594)0. 060 00. 4)614)0. -062-00. 4)634)0. -06400, 4)65430. 066-00. -06700. 06800. 06900. 070-00. -07100. 07200. 4)7300, 4)74-00. 07500. 07600. 07800, 07900. 08000. -081-00. 4)824)0. -08300. -085-00. -1084)0. -125-00. 1404)0. -1414X3. -142-00. -1534X3. -155-00. -156430. -1574X3. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvemenu which is to be levied in the form of a special assess­ ment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in lhe special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNS HIP BO AR D OF THE TO WNS HIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY. THE I4TH DAY OF APRIL. 1997. AT 6 30 O'CLOCK PM AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 5613 S WALL LAKE ROAD. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR ANT CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTION TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE DISTRICT BY THE ADDITION OF PARCEL NO. 08 007-160-063-00 THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported lo the Township Board and is on file with lhe Township Clerk al the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY RLE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONHRMAT1ON OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with lhe Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance al the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated: March 10.1997. Sylvia Forster. Clerk Township of Hope �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 10, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: MO*TGAG! SALE MOffTQAAC NOTICE ROBERT A. TREMAIN 8 ASSOCIATES PC IS AT TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mod* <n the condition* ol o mortgage mod* by VICTOR A FEATHER!Y. UNMARRIED MAN to AAA MOR TGAGE B FINANCIAL CORPORATION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgogee doled December S. 1995. and recorded on January 8 1996. In liber 648 on page 985. Borry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgage *o Contlmortgage Corporation, by an assignment doled December II. 1995. and recorded on O< labor 29. 1996. In Liber 676. on page 829. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there I* claimed to bo du* of th* dole h*r*ol ih* sum ol fifty seven thousand two hundred thirteen and 06-100 dollor* (857.213 06) including interest ol 15.500% per annum. Under the power of sol* contained in said mor tgage and th* statute in such cose mode and op proved, notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of th* mortgaged premise*, or tome port of them, at public vendue ot the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings Ml of 1100 a.m. on Moy 8. 1997. Said premises are situated in Village of Mid­ dleville. Barry County. Michigan and ore decmbed as: LOT 8 AND 10 ANO THE EAST I /2 OF LOT 9. ALL OF BLOCK 65 OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27 ALSO: THE NORTH 8 ROOS OF LOT I. BLOCK 64. BE ING A PIECE OF LAND 8 ROOS NORTH AND SOUTH BY 4 ROOS EAST AND WEST OF SAID LOT 1. BLOCK 64 ALL OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ACCOR D4NG TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 27. The redemption period shall bo 6 month* from the dote ol such sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241(a) in which cate the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the dote of such sale. Doted: March 27. 1997 CONT1MORTGAGC CORPORATION Ass tgne* of Mortgage* Attorney for: Assignee or Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates. P C 401 South Woodword Avenue Suit* 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (4/24) BKMTGAM FOMCLOtUM SALf THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WM.L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* been mode in the condition* of a mortgage made by Robert W. Roger* and Christine S. Roger*, hi* wife to Heart well Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Oc­ tober 23. 1987 and recorded on October 29. 1987 in Liber 458. on Page 795. Borry County Record*. Michigan, and wo* assigned by mesne assignments to OCWEN FEDERAL BANK. FSB. f/k/a Berkeley Federal Bonk and Trust. FSB a* assignee, by an assignment dated November 1. 1990. which was recorded on October 15. 1995. in Libor 683. on Page 256. Barry County Records, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be du* at th* date hereof the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Nine and 66/100 dollars (843.369.66). In­ cluding interest at 10.5 per annum. Under th* power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sal* of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at th* Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan at 1:00 o’clock p.m.. on Moy 1. 1997. Said premise* ore *ituafed in Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and or* describ­ ed as: Lot* 237 and 238 of Algonquin Lake Resort Pro­ perties Unit Number 2. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo X days from the dote of such sole. Dated: March 20. 1997 OCWEN FEDERAL BANK. FSB FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorney* for OCWEN FEDERAL BANK. FSB XI50 Telegraph Suit* IX Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025 File 897020949 (4/17) MORTGAGE SALE Default hat been mode in lhe condition* of a mortgage mod* by GERALD G SIMMET AND SANDRA K SIMMET HUSBAND AND WIFE to EXCHANGE FINANCIAL CORPORATION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mongogee dated March 14 1989 and recorded on March 14 1989 in liber 479 on poge 687 Borry County Record* Michigan and assigned by said mortgagee to GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORTION OF IA. AN IOWA CORPORATION now known o* GMAC MOR TGAGE CORPORATION by an assignment dated April 4 1989 and recorded on April IB. 1989. in Liber 481. on poge 36. Borry County Record* Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the dal* hereof the turn of twenty nine thousand two hundred forty and 72 100 dollar* (829.240.72). including interest at 11 000% per annum Under the power ol sole contained in so»d mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mad* and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sol* ol the mortgaged premise*, or some port ol them, at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at II 00 a m on April 24. 1997 Said premise* ore situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan and ore described as LOT 2. OF BLOCK 9 OF KENFIELD S 2ND ADD! TION TO THE CITY OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 37 Th* redemption period shall be 6 month* from th* date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed m accordance with I94BCL 600 3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be X day* from the dot* of such sale Doted March 13 1997 GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgage* ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009 6616 (4/10) MCMTOAM BALI Default having been mod* for mor* than thirty (X) day* and the condition* of a certain Mortgage mod* by Hanover Village Partner*, a Michigan Genera! Partnership, to Old Kent Bonk of On* Vandenberg Center. Grand Rapid*. Michigan. Mortgage*, dated th* 1st day of October. 1992. and recorded in the office of th* Register of Deed* for the County of Borry and State of Michigan on th* 19th day of January. 1993. in Liber 564. on Page 183. Barry County Record*, on which Mortgage there it claimed to be du* at the dot* of this notice, for principal and interest, th* sum of 8568.738.81 and an attorney* fee a* provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceeding* at law or in equity hove been Instituted to recover the money a* secured by soid Mortgage, or any part thereof: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sal* contained m said Mortgage, and the statute in such case mode and provided, on Thurs­ day. th* 15th of May. 1997. at 1:00 p.m.. local time, the undersigned will, immediately inside the south ground floor lobby entrance to the Courthouse in the Qty of Hasting*. Michigan, (that being the place for th* Circu it Court for the County of Borry is held), sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, th* premise* described In said Mortgage for so much thereof which may be necessary to pay th* amount due on said Mortgage with 9 percent In­ terest and al! legal cost*, charge*, and expense*, together with said attorney* fee. and also any sum or sum* which may be paid and are by Mortgage* necessary to protect Its interest in th* premises, which premise* are described a* following, to-wit: thereof. commonly known as: 1611 Hanover Street. Hosting*. Michigan. PP number 08-51 -230-017-00. During the six (6) month* immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed except in th* event the property it determined to be aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA $600.3241 (a), in which cose the property may be redeemed during th* thirty (X) day* immediately following the sole. OLD KENT BANK. MORTGAGEE By: RHOADES LAW OFFICE Peter D. Rhoades 200 Gordon West Zeeland. Ml 49464 (616) 772-4625 (5/8) Introducing United Bank’s new 15-Month Certificate of Deposit tt UNITED DANK Men.K-.KPn OF MICHIGAN Alarming essay Dear Ann Landers: J work for a group of attorneys whose specialty is personal injury and motor vehicle accident litigation. I’ve read and seen some terrible things in this business, and 1 am now an extremely cautious driver. Will you please print the enclosed? I don't know who wrote it. but it certainly made an impression on me. Maybe seeing it will wake up some of those speeding, drunk or drugged driven. — Legal Secretary in Nebraska. Dear Nebrasks. The essay you sent ap­ peared in my column several years ago. but 1 am pleased to run it again. People have a tendency to forget the unpleasant stuff. Here it is: Heaven Can Waft It takes 7/lOths of a second to kill a person in an automobile crash. Studies at Yale and Cornell universities provided a dramatic splitsecond chronology of what happens when a car rams into a tree at 55 mph. At 1 /1 Oth of a second, the front bumper and grille collapse. At 2/IOths of a second, the hood crumbles, rises and smashes into the windshield, and the frillwork disintegrates. At 3/IOths of a second, the driver is sprung upright from his scat, his broken knees press­ ed against the dashboard and the steering wheel bends under his grip At 4/IOths of a second, the front of his car is destroyed and dead still, but lhe rear end is still plunging forward at 55 mph. The half-ton motor crashes into the tree. At 5/lOths of a second, the driver’s fearfrozen hands bend the steering column into an almost vertical position, and he is impaled on lhe steering wheel shaft. Jagged steel punc­ tures his lungs and arteries. At 6/10lhs of a second, the impact rips the shoes off his feet. The chassis bends in the middle, and the driver’s head is slammed into the windshield. The car’s rear begins its downward fall as its spinning wheels churn in­ to the ground. Al 7/10ihs of a second. L«e entire body of the car is twisted grotesquely out of shape. In one final agonizing convulsion, the front seat rams forward, pinning the driver against lhe steering shaft. Blood spurts from his mouth. Shock has frozen his heart. But he doesn't mind because he is already dead. Ban husband Dear Ann Landers: Our youngest daughter. "Jenny." has been a financial drain and the source of much worry. She became pregnant at 15 and dropped out of high school. At 17, she married a very unstable guy and had a second child. She is now 21. with a third child on the way and a husband who is verbally and physically abusive. Both of them are irresponsible when it comes to money and business matters, and neither can complete anything. Jenny has quit every job she ever had. Recently. Jenny told us she wanted to get a divorce, so my wife and 1 let her move back into our home while we were away. We gave her strict orders that her husband was not welcome. Guess what? We just learned that he has moved into our house with Jenny. Now what do we do? Muddled in Memphis. Dear Memphis: You need outside help — a lot of it. You cannot throw your pregnant, abused daughter out on the street, but there’s no -^ason you must bouse her good-fornothing husband. Ask your family doctor or lawyer to suggest a good therapist and go to work on Jenny. Without question, her hus- LEGAL NOTICE NOT1CC OF F<MCCL<M<JM Default having been mode in th* condition* of a certain Mortgage mode by DONALD W TRADER, o single man. of 8045 Altman. Dowling. Michigan 49050 dTfad August 15. >995. end recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for th* County of Sorry in the Stat* of Michigan on December 77. 1995. al Liber 648. Poge(s) 81. on which AAortgoge there is claimed to be due at th* dote ol this Notice, for principal and interest, th* sum of 876.251.97, and no proceeding* having been in­ stituted lo recover the debt now remaining secured by soid AAortgoge. or any part thereof, whereby the power of sole contained in said Mor­ tgage ho* become operative NOW THEREFORE Notice is hereby given that on Thursday. May 1. 1997. at 2:00 p.m.. on th* step* of the Courthouse in the City of Hostings, that be­ ing th* place for holding th* Circuit Court for th* County of Sorry, there will be oHe<ed for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public sol* far th* purpose of satisfying the amounts du* ond unpuid upon said Mortgage, together with interest ot 9.48 percent per annum, legal cost*, attorney fee*, ond any taxes and insurance that sold Mortgage. GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORA­ TION. does pay on or prior to the date of soid sale, said premises are described in said AAortgoge as follow*, to-wit: Commencing ot the Northeast corner of th* West 1 /J of th* Northwest 1 4 of Section 35. Town 2 North. Range 8 West thence West 1.046 feet for a Place of beginning, thence Sou tn 450 feet, thence West 774 feet: thence North 450 feet thence East 774 feet to Place of Beginning. Th* redemption period os provided by low is six (6) month* from the date of the sole. GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION AAortgoge* BRANDT. FISHER. ALWARD 8 ROY PC. By Donald A Brandt (PX183) Attorneys for AAortgoge* 401 Munson Avenue. P.O. Box 5817 Traverse City AAkhtgon 49696-5816 (616)94^0700 (4 17) band must be banned from the premises. Thai s for openers. Good luck You’re going to need it. Abandon effect others will realize when dealing with problem students that parental abandonment can have a profound negative impact, no matter how good a job the remaining parent does. If I had known this many years ago. 1 might have handled Bob’s problems better. — K.S. Dear K S.: Thank you for a letter that is sure to help parents understand the ramifictions of abandoning a child. Here's an update on NBA star Dennis Rod­ man. His father, whom he had not seen since he was 2 years old. came to Chicago to watch his son play a few weeks ago. Dennis did ex­ ceptionally well lhal night but refused to meet with his father Too bad It could have been lhe beginning of the healing process, which would have benefited all concerned. Stop bickering Dear Ann Landers: I recently saw two in­ terviews on TV that prompted me to write about the effect of parental abandonment on children, a subject 1 know a lot about. When my oldest son. "Bob.” was only 9 months old. I divorced his father becaue of his perpetual infidelity and unemployment. He made no child support payments and never contacted us again. At the time. I believed my love for my son would be enough and it wouldn’t matter tht his father had dropped out of his life. Bob’s problems began in high school with heavy dnnking. fighting, failing grades and depression. We want to counseling together, which revealed that the root of his explosive anger was his sense of abandonment by his father. Bob refused to talk about this because h was too painful One of the TV interviews I mentioned was with the comic Rodney Dangerfield, who said his father was never around and quickly added that the didn’t want to talk about it further because it was too difficult. At 74. he still feels the sling of abandonment. The other interview was with NBA star Dennis Rodman. When asked about his ex­ plosive temper, he said he didn’t believe he had any behavioral problems. It was like wat­ ching my teenage son — the same denial and anger. 1 learned in reading about Dennis that his father was never around and his mother had to raise him alone. 1 hope schoolteachers, parents, coaches and Dear Am Landen: Your advice to "K.C. in Washington" about handling her argumen­ tative parents was only partly useful. I. too. had argumentative parents. They were fine parents but not very good friends to each other. Growing up. ! had no control over their behavior, but once I married and had children of my own. things changed. When my 6-yearoW daughter told me she gets upset when she sees her grandparents fight, I knew it was lime to get involved. 1 spoke to my parents on the phone and said. "By the way. there’s something 1 need to say to you both. I'm tired of the way you two argue constantly, even in public. It bothered me as a child, and now it is bothering my kids. From now on. when you are in my home, you will not argue, you will not be unkind to one another, and you will respect the peace of my house. Is that clear?" 1 was terrified, but I stood my ground. Things have improved dramatically since then, and our visits are much more enjoyable — Found Peace in Richmond. Va. Dear Richmond: A million thanks for writing. Your letter is going io encourage others whose parents bicker and quarrel to speak up and say. "No more of this will be tolerated. Our children don’t see battling in our home, and we don’t want them to see it from you. Thank you very much.” That should do it. GIRL, Aricka Jean, born at Pennock Hospital on March 10, 1997 al 1:43 p.m. to Eric and Jennifer Coleman of Nashville. Weighing 5 lbs.. 12 mi., and 19 inches long. GIRL, Tamar Jesray was bora io Ron and Buffy Wilson of Hastings on Jan. 20. 1997. She weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz»., was 20 inches long. Born at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. GIRL, Kaitlyn Rose, bom al Pennock Hospital on March 17. 1997 at 5:42 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Schleh of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs., I oz.. and 21 inches long BOY, Arthur William Wilson IV, bora March 21, 8:42 p.m. io Bill and Shannon Wibon from Sturgis. Weighing 8 lbs. 10ou., 19 inches long. GIRL, Andrea Nichcile-Thunder. bom al Pennock Hospital on March 20. 1997 at 10:45 p.m. to Jame.. and Sherri Beary of Clover­ dale. Weighing 7 lbs., 3 ozs., and 2014 inches long. GIRL, Atexxus Mschelk. bora at Pemock Hospital on March 25. 1997 to Joy md Orb Smith of Lake Odessa Weighing 6 tbs.. 14 to ozs.. and 21V4 inches long. GIRL, Megan Hope, born at Pennock Hospital on March 21, 1997 at 8:22 a.m. to Grace and Timothy Fish of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs.. IV4 ozs.. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Erin Marie, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 21. 1997 at 9:59 a.m. to Dawn and Philip Brudbeck of Clarksville. Weighing 8 lbs., 5 ou., and 20.5 inches long. GIRL, Adria Ann. born at Pennock Hospital on March 21, 1997 at 5:52 a.m. to Tony and Alicia Miller of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs., 6 ozs.. and 21 inches long. BOY, Cody Allan, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 21, 1997 al 1:31 p.m. to Anthony Wright and Brenda Scheidel of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs., 2U ozs., and 21 inches long. BOY, Mitchell Alan, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 24. 1997 at 12:45 p.m. to Jeffrey Price and Season Gales of Mid­ dleville. Weighing 5 lbs., 2 ozs., and 20 in­ ches long. BOY, Trey Nathaniel, bora at Pennock Hospital on March 27. 1997 at 10:40 a.m_ to Shannon Snyder and Bob Taylor of Haatiap. Weighing 6 lbs . 14 <hs . and 21 inches GIRL, Analisa Marie Jean, bora at Peanock Hospital on March 27. 1997 at 4:36 p as. to Teresa Gordon of Nashville. Weighing 8 Iba., 5M ozs., and 21 Mi inches long. GIRL, Alana Catherine, born at Peanock Hospital on March 28. 1997 at 8:12 a m. to Kala Friddle of Hastings Weighing 11 Iba. 6 ozs., and 24 inches long. Congratulations to JR and Marcie (Hook) Mertens, formerly of Dehon. on the birth of their son. Jarad Anthony, born April 1. 1997 at 5:15 p.m. in Aurora. CO. Weighing 8 lbs., 3 ozs.. and 21 inches long. Proud grand­ parents are Ken and Shirley Hook of Dehon. Proud great-grandparents are Betty Moore and Barbara Parker. LASER SURGERY 19 years of experience. West Michigan’s first laser clinic to treat skin growths, hemorrhoids and cervical cancers... Warts Moles Skin Cancer Age Spots Genital Warts Spider Veins Preventive Health Care Clinic 2ki>7 «th S< S.E. <J,M .4 IUrt.»r>> • GnnJ (616) 455-3550 Mi. 49512 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 10, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Woodland Twp. builds a town hall by Joyce F. Weinbrecht On Feb. 16. 1842. town 4. range 7. west was set off from Hastings Township and nam­ ed Woodland, a name appropriate for land covered with heavy timber Government surveyors had passed through the area, blaz­ ing the section lines in 1826-1827. Three young bachelors, eager to settle in the new lands, arrived in Woodland in April 1837. Samuel Haight. Jonathan Haight and Charles Galloway came into the forest and began to hew out their homesteads. The stones of these early settlers and those who soon joined them is a story in itself. This essay is looking at the organization of the township government and its efforts to build a suitable meeting place and a place to house the government of Woodland Township The first town meeting was held on lhe first Monday in April. 1842. at the home of Alon­ zo Barnum on Section 34. There were 21 votes cast al this first meeting. A full slate of officers was chosen to govern Woodland Township at this meeting. Supervisor was H.H. Smoke; clerk was Samuel S. Haight. The treasurer was John A. Jordan. Justices of the peace chosen were Charles Palmerton. Asa Wheeler. Jonathan Haight and H.H. Smoke. Highway commissioners were Samuel Youngs. A.B. Cooper, and John Potts. School inspectors were Alonzo Bar­ num. A.B. Cooper and S.S. Haight. Overseers of the poor chosen were Nehemiah Lovewell and Orlien Jordan Constables were Jerome Palmerton. A.B. Cooper and OrI ten Jordan. Assessors elected were Asa Wheeler and Nehennah Lovell. They raised $150 at this meeting for in­ cidental expenses. In 1843 lhe money raised by the township included $86.31 for general expenses. $21.96 for schools. $25 for library expenses and $200 for highways And Woodland Township was on its way to being a working body. Mills were built, both to cut lumber to build houses and other buildings with and to grind gram into flour and animal feed, and stores were opened. Roads were made and bridges built and land was cleared for planting, and the farms began to prosper. And churches were built. In the center of the township a little village grew. John McArthur was the first one who located near this site. Nicholas Snyder, set up ikMMib shvsuV*49 J>coh ■ peddler, came up wi£ a pack on his back and Mocked a supply of goods and hunched out as a merchant in Woodland Center. He was followed by Booth and Chapin and then Lederer and Cookingham were there for short periods. Lawrence Hilbert was the first mer­ chant who really succeeded in the Centre. In 1866 there was enough business that a need was feh to plat out a village there. Jonathan Haight. Lawrence Hilbert and John McArthur platted out the village on land owned by the three of them. Construction of the Woodland Town Hall began to be considered. In April of 1867 Milo T. Wheeler was the supervisor. It was voted to raise $500 in 1867 toward building such a town house. A building committee was selected in May 1867. George Cramer. George Davenport. Alanson P. Holly. John Holbrook and Ira Stowell were selected as members of the committee. By May 9. 1867. • Pte wa» made and the board voted to raise $25 to purchase a site for lhe building. The population of Woodland Township had grown significantly. The plan for a Woodland Town Hal) called for a building 48 feet long and 30 feet wide. The ceilings on the first floor were to be up to 13 feet high. Those of the upstairs floor were to be more than eight feet tall. The lot for the Town Hall site was purchas­ ed from Lawrence Hilbert for $25. The Building Committee members, except for Ira Stowell, who was a township commissioner, were paid for their services, from $4.50. $6 ■nd $11. George M. Davenport was paid $500 for framing up the building. Records from April 6. 1868. indicated that toe voters were displeased with the slow pro Bress on the building of the hall. A new superMaor. Alanson P Holly, was elected to fill the bffice. The commissioners voted to raise 1810.52 to finish the construction. Alanson Holly resigned as supervisor and from the Building Committee on April 21. 1868. Ira •towel I was appointed to replace him. Ira Stowell then resigned from the Building Comtemee and was replaced in that position by The Town Hall after the Michigan State Historic Marker was in place 1964. Woodland Town Hall is moved to the east of its former location, 1903. William Lee. George Swartz filled the place left open by Mr. Holly. After this round of government musical chairs. Stephen S. Ingerson was given a par­ tial payment of $500 on a contract to enclose the townhouse on May 6. 1868. On Oct. 19 of that year, he received $340 and was paid in full. However, the town hall was far from complete Al the annual town meeting, which was held on April 5. 1869, the voters made it clear that the) were very unhappy about the fact that the building was still not completed. They elected Milo T. Wheeler, who had been the supervisor at lhe time the hall was first plann­ ed. again to be supervisor. They also voted to raise $62.50 to be applied to the completion of the hall. Ira Stowell received that amount from the Town Hal) fund in December 1869. However, lhe town hall was still not quite completed by the annual meeting in April of 1870. and the supervisor again was voted out and Edwin C. Nash was voted in. By the mid­ dle of the year 1870 the new Town Hall was completed. Al the July 2. 1870. meeting the board accepted the report of the Town Hall Building Committee and discharged them from further duties. In lhe next few years the hall was furnished with chain, seats, a table, and a stove. A fence with a gate was built. Voting booths were added later. The Woodland Township Hall became lhe center of township activities. The hall was rented out to traveling entertainers. Parties for anniversaries and other occasions were held there. Organizations met there. The Grange used it as a meeting place when it was organized. The Good Templars were organiz­ ed in 1873. with 40 charter members and they met at the new hall. A select school was started in the early 1870s. The school v.as organized by James Vosper of Ionia who taught it for ten weeks every fall. This school continued for many yean with several different teachers helping a select few scholars further their education each year. The school cost $4 for the first class in 1878 and $3 for the second class taken. The select school was taught on ’he se­ cond floor of the Town Hall in Woodland. While the new consoliated school was in thi transition of being built, overcrowding in the old school caused the school to use the Town Hall to house classes for the school in the ear­ ly 1920s The Grand Army of the Republic Post No. 241 was organized in February 1884. The post was named for Leonard Mauch, a Ger­ man immigrant who had become a United States citizen and served in the Civil War in the Union Army. He was killed at the close of the war on March 19. 1865. Dr. David Kilpatrick and Chris Hough were active in organization of this post. The G.A.R. meetings were held in the Woodland Town Hall. The Woodland ladies organized a unit and helped with the projects of the G.A.R.. such as earning the money to purchase a new flag. The Grand Army of the Republic was formed to help veterans of the Civil War. their widows and children to ob­ tain the government benefits and pensions due them. They were strong lobbyists for their causes. Their meetings were often discussions of what it had been like on the battle fields and in the camps, conditions under which they liv- cd and fought and memories of their com­ rades. It was a social organization as well as a working group. The post was disbanded in 1909 when there were only seven members left Rental fees for the Town Hall building were minimal by today's standards, but expenses also were low. A cord of wood cost $1. a broom was 25 cents, oil for the lamps 15 cents, a lamp and two chimneys cost 80 cents and a dipper was 10 cents. The Town Hall was moved in August 1903 to the east of its original location and placed it on a new wall. This placed it on the comer of Broadway and State Streets, where it still sits today (1997). Ed Leonard was a well known building mover, mason and builder in Woodland Township. He lived in the village on Franklin Street. He. with the admiration of an excellent craftsman for the work of another craftsman, commented on the good condition of the building and the workmanship which builder George Davenport had put into the project. Ed Leonard charged $135 for his labor for this move. There were no modem facilities in the hall, only a cistern for water and an outhouse serv­ ed lhe citizens. The cistern still is there and kept filled for fire protection. Annual township meetings were held in the hall. Voting in the various elections took place there. Other township business was carried on through the years. The question of modernizing the hall came up several times over the years and electric wiring was put in after it became available. The early wiring is still in the building. There were ongiong debates about moder­ nizing the building with the historians prevail­ ing over the modernists. In June 1984. the building was declared a Michigan Slate Historical Site and a Michigan State Historic marker was put in place. Woodland Township since then has built a new building which houses its offices and the fire department. This building is just south of the main four comers of the village. The facility was debt free, finished in 1987 and was dedicated at Woodland's Sesquicentennial in August 1987. The township continues to hold one meeting a year in the century plus old hall. It has been kept in good condition over the years, although currently the township is looking at putting a new roof on the building along with a few other maintenance projects. Sources: Hiaory of Allegan and Barry Connties. 1885: Barry County History, 1985; The History of Woodland Michigan 1837-1987; Archives of the Hastings Banner and the Reminder. Detail from a 1895 Woodland Village Mat Map. Woodland Town Hall and Fire Bam dedicated In 1987. r I Come ‘Home to Cherry 'Hills ^Estates Condominiums • Carefree living at its finest • Privacy of beautiful 2 mu. natural surroundings b • Customized to suit your needs । • Spacious floor plans Completely Finished Model w .„ With: For More Information Call: 945-4776 .4 Development bv *100,000°° ' Ceramic entry & fireplace Beautiful berber carpeting • Main floor laundry Attached garage • 1-1/2 baths French doors • Full basement Private balcony • Cathedral ceiling SWIETOW Call for a private showing today!!! NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS for Woodland Town Hall. Note gas street lamp and the Woodland School In the background. Circa 1910. PHASE II �I Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 10. 1997 Varsity baseball team starts year struggling on the mound A call for arms. Hastings* pitchers arc giving up too many free passes according to the team's coach Jeff Simpson. The varsity Saxons 0-3 start has a lol to do with their early performances on the mound The current plight of Michigan basketball not a rosy picture This usually is a happy lime of year for Univcnily of Michigan basketball fans. Those who wear the maize and blue often celebrate their recent NCAA wins and become excited about incoming McDonald's All-Americans around late March and early Apnl But this season, despite winning the NIT championship. Michigan groupies can't be feeling lhe same excitement. An NIT championship is nice, but making it to the NCAA is a whole lol better. Then there arc the scandals that hover over the Wolverines' program. Car accidents and improper distribution of tickets included, the normal Michigan follower can't be very pleased with this "negative*1 publicity period? (PS. if you arc a fan of the Wolverines and have tickets lo a game next year, don't offer them to anyone named Ed Manin) Coach Steve Fisher's U of M team has also lost quite a few solid players in recent years because the players transferred to other programs. No, say it ain't so Bo irctncmbcr Those Who Slay Will Be Champions). The transfer that 1 fell hurt the most was Alben White to Missouri, but Albert just couldn't make the grade at Michigan's "institution of higher learning." The most recent news flash is that star forward Mo Taylor will forgo his senior year al Michigan and enter lhe NBA draft. The Detroit News reported the story which stales lhal the 6-9 forward who averaged 12.4 points and 6.9 rebounds in the 1996-97 season plans to join ranks with lhe Chris Webbers and Juwan Howards of the professional basketball elite. In my opinion this is another bad decision for Mo. Unlike Webber and Howard. Taylor's game still needs some fine-tuning before he matches moves with lhe world's best postmen. But. there's no question that Mo is a very good basketball player who is on his way. but not there yet. to stardom. Taylor’s decision docs not concern me as much as the current plight of Michigan's basketball program. What once looked like a perennial power, now is taking the shape of a program that needs some major repairs So what do you do? Do you blame Fisher and find someone else lo coach the team? Jay Smith is no longer available. Do you begin to recruit a different type of athlete who may not be interested in flashy cars and other hiind-mc-outs as much as a quality education'* Or is the program just going through a transitional period and will shortly return to the NCAA's elite class? I'm anxious to hear from our readers about this one. I spoke with one local basketball coach about this during district tournament time and he said to can Fisher. Remember this is a man who led the Wolverines (along with Rice. Higgins. Robinson. Hughes and Vaught) lo a national championship. But is Fisher capable of matching the feat or will the Wolverines continue to look up to teams like the Minnesota Golden Gophers. What do you think? • A Face In The Crowd: If you are r frequent reader of Sports Illustrated like I am. you might have seen a familiar face in last week's April 7 issue. John Knuth, the volleyball coach al Marysville High, was featured in the "Faces In The Crowd" after guiding his team to the Class B volleyball title. Knuth's squad beat Charlotte in lhe finals and Barry County's Lakewood in the semifinals. The Vikings finished (he year 57-0 and in Knuth's 13 years have posted a 507-62-32 record • A Long Jump For Cook: Amy Cook, a graduate of Delton High, is Hope College's lop long jump athlete for the current spring season. Cook's best effort in the long jump is 15-11 and the sophomore is also listed as a hurdling prospect for her college team. • On Your Marks: The racing season is just around lhe comer and race track fans cant wait. The AMA Motorcycles will be at the 1-96 Speedway on April 26. Al lhe Berlin Raceway on the same night will be a triple-header program of Late Model Stock Cars. Sportsman Slock Cars and Super Stocks. Make sure not to miss the action. Talk to you soon. Simpson's club started oil the year losing an 8-4 contest lo Kalamazoo city champion Portage Northern on April 2 Two days later, lhe varsity Saxons lost a live-inning game to Grand Rapids Christian 8-5 and a 12-5 contest to Godwin Heights. Simpson points to walks as one reason lor the final results. "The 0-3 doesn't bother me; we need to improve upon the walk ratio." Simpson said "We're walking loo many people “ Pitcher Andrew Courtright threw 119 pitches in the season-opener versus Portage Northern Courtright allowed 12 hits, walked 5 and struck out 7. The "killer" inning came m the fifth when Northern's hitlers struck for four runs. Courtright went I-fur-3. Josh Storm 2-for2 with a double. Luke Warner 2-for-3 with 2 RBI and. Chris Stafford was I-for-3 for Hastings. "We actually played some pretty good baseball (making) just one error. Simpson said. Pitcher Eric Greenfield retired the first nine Christian batters he faced on Friday. Hastings held a 5-1 lead m that game, but Christian went ahead 6-5 in the fifth inning and was able to hold on lor the win. Courtright went l-for-3. Randy Lake I­ for-2. Nick Thornton l-lor-3. Matt Moure I­ for-2 and Josh Richie contributed with a 2run double Storm pitched the third game against Godwin Heights and allowed 6 runs in two innings, walking six. Tyler A Herding went the final four innings, allowing eight hits during his varsity debut. Again. Courtright stepped up to the plate with a 2-for-4 performance that included a double and an RBI. Eric Greenfield was I­ for-3 with a double and an RBI. Storm 2-for2. Thornton 2-for-4. Malt Moore I-for-2 and Adam Schultz I -for-2. Hastings* pitcher Andrew Courtright delivers to home plate in last Wednesday's Simpson referred to the effort against Godwin as not being "good" but said that lhe defense did pick it up a notch, making some better plays. Hastings will return after break lo play a doublehcadcr at Maple Vai! on April 15. One-goal win evens varsity Saxons soccer record at 1-1 Hastings' varsity soccer team entered spring break on a roll, defeating Forest Hills Northern 2-1 at home on April 3. The Saxons scored first on a comer kick that deflected off a Northern player from Jenny Norris. Northern, (hough, responded by lying the game at I-1 on a right forward shot that slipped past Saxon goalkeeper Katie Willison from roughly 30 yards out. A throw in by Rachel Nystrom and a cross from Meghan Pierce resulted in the game­ winning goal scored by Jess Gole. Coach Doug Mepham said, despite missing a couple of key players, that his Saxon team really responded to the challenge. "The girls played very hard with two players out for us." Mepham said. "We had good movement of the ball with support players being in the right place." In its season-opener on April I. Hastings was shutout by Forest Hills Central 4-0. It was the identical score (hat the JV squad lost by to lhe FHC team. "We adjusted our defense around tlic second half and held Forest Hills lo many less chances." Mepham said. "They (FHC) have seven freshnten starters who play at a high caliber year round. We knew this was a team that was very established." had good movement of the ball..." "We Hastinfi Coack Doug Mepham Sarah Mepham. Summer Gillons and Traci Heffelbowcr all stepped up for the Saxons in lhe game against FHC. Two home games will follow spring break. Hastings will meet Hudsonville on April 16 and Wyoming Park on Apnl 18. You're safe) A successful Saxon reaches third, as dirt covers the base path, in last Wednesday's opening game at Hastings High. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Week in sports plentiful for Panther athletes The plan was lo play three, but lhe weather played the role of a spoiler. Delton High sports teams were scheduled to take lhe field in three sports on Tuesday: baseball, softball and girls soccer, but cold weather forced cancellations in all three. Baseball and softball were to play single games against Pcnnfield. while the soccer squad was to meet Comstock. On Wednesday. Delton's track teams were originally slated to face Vicksburg at home, while the baseball and softball had scheduled games at Plainwell High. Again three Delton sports events were called off because of the cold weather. Today (Thursday) Kalamazoo Christian was to be lhe guest for both the baseball and softball teams, the Wayland Wildcats were to be the opponents of the soccer team and the track meet from Wednesday was also Touching The Bases Middleville's Sage Lucas makes the play at firstbase on a Caledonia baserunner dunng last Thursday's varsity sottball game in Middleville. The hometown Trojans won the game 9-8 on a seventh inning homerun by Jennie Doyle Middleville will return after spring break to battle Belding on April 15. planned Delton and Barry County foe Lakewood have another soccer game set for Friday with the Panthers playing the part of host And on Satunlay. Delton's softball team will take pan in the Dowagiac Tournament, while Lakewood's tennis team will host the Lakewood Invitational, beginning al 10 a.m. Chris Stafford leans off thirdbase was Hastings' Coach Jeff Simpson adds encouragement to his Saxon team. (Photo by Perry Hardin) SECOND QUESTION: Name Crash’s nephew and make sure to add his number The West Michigan Whitecaps opened its home season this week at Old Kent Park. Here's your chance to win four tickets to an upcoming Whitecaps game. The Whitecaps arc the Class A affiliates of the Detroit Tigers and have set attendance records during its first three years at Old Kent Park. The Bonner will be handing out four free tickets a week to a Whitecaps game through the end of July Last week was the first for our trivia contest and Travis Carter, of Hastings, came away with the four Whitecap tickets. So here is your chance. This week's trivia question is: (Trivia Question No. 2) What is the name of Crash's nephew and what number does hr have on his jersey? The first person, as of Friday Apnl II. lo correctly answer this question will receive four tickets to an upcoming Whitecaps contest The tickets are undated reserved tickets and should be redeemed at the stadium box office for a dated game. All exchanges arc made based upon availability. You arc encouraged to exchange the tickets in advance. The J-Ad Graphics* sports department has Thursday's off. so the contest will begin each week on Friday. This will allow all of our readers a chance to pick up the Banner and have a shot of winning the Whitecap tickets. Please call J-Ad Graphics, during regular business hours, at (616) 945-9554. ask for Jim Jensen or leave your answer on the voice mail service. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 10, 1997 — Page 11 Vikings win over tats BOWLING SCORES Mt NfcM Mixed B.S.erx 76; Fearxome 4 70H;DAN Mor ! IfWt 70; Short N Sweet 69; QB and I Aoociaa 67; Thunder Alley 67: Diehards > 66M; Rednecks 66: Tasmania? s 65; Bowling Buddies 64Si; Runarounds 6315; S A S 6315; t 2x4 60; Danger Zone 59; Friends 49: Begin­ ! aen 49; Get Along Gang 43; See Ya 42 !■ ■ ' ■ ‘ . . * 1 Womans Hljh Games and Sortos — K. Becker 1BBS37; L. Davis 181-521; L. Barnum 180-483; M. Kirchen 168-473; S. Vonberg 161-459; K. Foul 160-409; B. Jamas 131-384; D. VanCampen 188; S. Sanborn 182; A. Hubbell 177; M. Simpeon 170; C. Curtis 167; S. Cross 148. Mens High Games end Sortos - D. Vickers 223-577; R. Vonberg 207-555; 0. Wordoll 199-538; G. Snyder 188-535; B. Barkhutf 188-517; S. Fronthway 190612; J. Smith 178-502; K. Lambeth 193600; S. Krailman 204-500; M. Cross 183-498; B. Hubbell 166483; B. Rentz 202632; T. James 161:461; C. Martin 238; K. Hammontree 206; J. Delaat 192; H Craven 190. Beaoed Industries 68-52; Dorothy's Hair Stylo* 64-56; Kern Oil 64-56; Carlson Censer Bxcavatu^ 62-58; Hecker Insurance 55-65; DJ. Electric 47-73. Gead Games sad Series — B Hathaway 180-504; T. Redman 126-348; S Drake 155-410; K Dosser 144-346; E. Vanasse 170499; M Garber 182-531; R Murphy 165; T. Christopher 226-583: N. Potter 190-466; D. L Coenen 127-327; J. PenengUl 171. Mowoey Mixers Ute Green Chics 82-42; Throe Ponies Tack 7648: Rowdie Giris 65-59; Deweys Auto Body 64-60; Mchelob 63M-6OH; Gintachs 6IH-62M; Mr. Braces 61-53; Kelleys Keglers 61-63; Hamler Tours 58-66; Hastings Bowl 5767; TM Lassies 52-72; Brians Tour 44-80 Good Serin aad Gasaes — M. Snowden 175-454; A. Hall 191-534; M. Gross 1 187-496; H. Service 178-468; B. Anders 184; B. Moore 153; R. Bennett 164; L. Friend 131; L. Hoyt 164; J Vandenberge 134; K. See 149; S. Nelson 141; C. Eats 126; C. Beckwith 156; M. Htdritiagi ISO; D. HutcM«s ISO; N. James 151; D. James 162; H. Hswfc 167; F. Ruthroff 171; V. Carr 172; M. Snyder 151. Colvin 81-39; Kuempel 71-49; Hall 69-51; Jesick 68.5-51.5; Vrogmdewey 65-55; Friend 64-56; Nash 63.5-56.5; Otis 62-58; Brewer 59-61; Woodmansee 58-62; Brodock M.S 64.5-, S^dar Ufflll Hi — iulii 50-70; Schladner 48-72: Lrthcoe 47-73; Richardson 41.5-78.5. Lndha Good Gamas and Series — D Brewer 189-452: G. Potter 178477; G. Baker YMCA ut Barry Cooaty aad the Haath«s Youth Cnaacfl’s Adah Floar Backey Teem W-L-T Green................................................................3-0-0 ■Be...................................................................2-1-1 ................................................................... 1-1-1 Grey.................................................................. 0-2-1 Yellow..............................................................O-2-i Reaths Yellow 4 vs. Red 4; Green 7 vs. Blue 3. YMCA <d Barry Ceomy’s Adah BmkethaB Laagae Final - g Terry’s................................................................. 5-6 Hartiap Drill Team . . .................................... 4-8 Grandma s Green Tree................................... 3-9 BM^er •PttenorVBrown............................................ | |-2 Blain Landscaping.......................................... 10-3 Maimtreet Savings........................................... 7-5 ■"•eys.................................................................4-8 Hartings Merchants. ...................................... 3-9 Cappon/Welton...............................................2-10 • denotes League Champion 162: R. Kuempel 14: C. Glasgow 189-554: B Vrogindewey 151414: B. Estep 179464; P Snyder 155: D Keller 130 Mem Good Games aad Seria — A. Brewer 171475; N. Thayler 180; R. Schlachte. 205-532; H. Service 173484; J. Beckwith 154413; J. Mercer 188473: D. Hall 177-510: H Hawkins 155; L. Markley 167. Thursday A.M. LeHarves 79-33: Question Marks 7240; Leftovers 62M49M: Bosleys 59Vi-52Vi; Hummers 53V6-5854; New Team 53-59; Vsraeys 49Vi62Mt. Hastings Bowl 46-66; Eariy Buda 4361: Lucky Shots 40M-714 Goad Gama and Seria — S. Glasgow 199-528; B. Norm 200478; B. Eaaep 187461; M. Atkinson 189-511; O. Gillens 175459; C. Stuart 166458; J. Lewis 182456; I. Ruthruff 183449: J McKcough 168448; L. Jackson 200447; B. Sexton 156444; S Salazar 170; S Lambert 168; D Ohmaed 158; E. Dewin 153; D. Collier 142. R«reorim Bowitag Le^we 43 Freeport Elevaeor 39; Fairchild Oil 37; Gavin Ford 36; Barry Automotive 27; Crystal Clear Water 26. GmdCamti uiSeria-M Porrin522; G. Yoda 501; B King 204-549; R. Fey 501; S. Anger 515; D. Lambert 530. WtMraday F.M. HAS Machine 7541; F.H. Pania 68H47H; Mills Landing 6749; Lifestyks 65H-5OH; Mate's Ph 62H-53H; Eye and Ba Spec. 61-55; Valley Realty 59-57; Multi 58-58; Nashville Chiro 58-58; Hair Care Cearer 56W-59W; Varney't Stabtes 5660; Vacaa 9-107. High Games sad Seria — S. Glasgow 214-555; L Elliston 211-520; K. Becker 206-502; B. Hathaway 178484; S. Penn t^ton 173484; C. Pnisen 162462; C Stuart 184-483; L. Yoder 165464; B. Estep 161447; F. Frederickson 189436; B. Moore 153422; D. Bunts 187423; C. Watson 166404; D. Keller 146-378; M. Snow 160416. C. Shellenbarger 146-376; B. Vrogindewey 177422; C. Trumbull 140370; 0. Otis 171484; G. Potter 168437; S. Brim­ mer 150414; J. Leo 144405; T. Soya 158; N. Halifax 155; D. Brewer 398; Y Markley 158. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 3913; Advanced Commercial Printing 37-15; Woodmansee Sawmill 32-20; Pin Seekers 32-20; Flexfab 3022; Hastings Bowlers 26-26; Viking 24-28; Lockshop 21-31; Mostetler Graphics 16-36; Bye 349. Mens High Gama & Seria P. Scobey 230; D. Blakely 210; R. O’Keefe 223-562; H. Bowman 201; K. Phenix 229-569; Womens High Gama & Seria L. Thomas 150; S. Bowman 169-504; C. O’Keefe 172; L. Blakely 163453. but not required). First and second grade, 9-10 a.m.; third and fourth grade, 10:15-11:15 a.m.; fift*. and sixth grade, 11:30 am.-12:30 p.m. AM Weoem’ Softball Games will start on June 2 for the Hastings Women’s Softball. Games are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday evenings at Fish Hat­ chery Park in Hastings. Interested teams must have a representative present at the managers’ meeting on Monday. April 28, 7 p.m. and Hastings High School room FB-125. The registration form, rosier, and team fee of S400 mt due on May 15 at the YMCA office. Starting off on the right feet. Lakewood's varsity soccer team opened its season on March 25 with a 2-1 triumph over Northview. Randi Birkemose. an exchange student from Denmark, tied the game at I-1 with 20 minutes to phi) with Danielle Mulholland notching the assist. Mulholland then scored the game-winner with roughly 10 minutes left with an assist going to Birkemose Christy Benham and Jesse Boyer both played in goal for the Vikings. In the first half. Lakewood was out-shot 9-0. but came back to out-shoot Northview 12-1 in the game's second half. Virginia Jennings may just be a freshman in high school, but she is already going places. Places like Shreveport. Louisiana. Jennings helped the 15-and-under Michigan Belles' AAU basketball team land a spot in this summer's National Tournament. The 78-team event will be held in Shreveport in July and the Belles can thank Jennings for her efforts to get them there The Lakeside Hoops' 18-and-under team, that includes Hastings' Rachel Young and Lakewood's Joni Daniels, also was attempting to make it to the Nabcnals. Two defeats to the Motor City Blazers, sandwiched between wins over Oakland and I.W.B.C.. kept the Hoops from qualifying. The Belles opened stale championship play on Friday night with a come-frombchind win over lhe Brooklyn Nets. Trailing by as many as 14 points . the Belles came out determined in the second half and began to take control with roughly 3:30 to play in the second half. Jennings, who also was a freshman standout on last fall’s Hastings High varsity team, scored 8 points against the Nels. Saturday started with a loss to a very tall Michigan Spartans squad. Knowing that they had to win the next three games to qualify for the Nationals, the Belles then rebounded with a vengeance. Facing the Capital City Express in its second game on Saturday, the Belles took it lo Lansing-based team, winning 67-47. The Express had faced the Belles in rcgionals and knocked them out of that tourney. This lime, though, it was Jennings and her teammates who did all of the celebrating. "We picked it up a lot." Jennings explained of the win over the Express and the victory that followed against the Lady Knights from the Detroit area. Jennings tallied double figures for a second consecutive game as lhe Belles beat a solid Lady Knights squad. Defense was also a strong suit for the Hastings star who was asked lo apply heavy pressure to the top Express and Lady Knight players. A 30-point victory over the Western Lakers on Sunday gave the Belles a spot in the Shreveport tournament. Jennings tallied 8 points early on as her team leaped out to a commanding advantage and never looked back. The final contest for the Belles came against Western Wayne and foul trouble in that contest hindered lhe team’s winning hopes. "It was hard to get back focused; we were in foul trouble all game," Jennings said. A win over Western Wayne would have been nice, but qualifying for Nationals was the goal and the Belles ach^ved that. Joining Jennings on the Belles' squad was Stephanie for six years and will compete in a regional meet Sunday at Michigan Slate University. Her finish there will determine if she qualifies for the National competition. Carroll. II. trains out of the Kentwood Gymnastics facility in Kentwood. Results B Major - Pttenon/Brown 64 vs. Blair I sndacqppmg 52. Members of the winning B Minor League are Jeff Chmielewski. Doug Ressner. Corey Bailey. Devin Livengood. Jerry Collison. Ted Stuart, ten Castoma. Mike Rodriguez. Charles Farrell. Scott Crips Members of the winning B Major League are Paul Peterson. Wayne Brown. John Nenucz. Chris Young. Pat McKeough. Ar­ mand Raaguene. Paul Pierson. Doug Daly. Ron Coppess. AAril Coad VoBeybaB - Spring League An Adult Coed Volleyball league will be formed for Spring 1997. Games will be played al Hastinp High School on Wednes day evenings starting at 7:30 p.m. A managers meeting will be held on Wednes­ day, April 2 at 7 p.m. in room fB-125 of Hastings High School. Interested teams must have a representative present Registration, roaaer. and team fees at SI40 are due by April . 2. If you wish to play and are not on a team, please contact the YMCA Office. 945-4574. Youth Floor Hockey . The YMCA of Barry County will hold : Youth Floor Hockey on Saturday mornings. Apri 5. 12. 19. 26 al Lakewood West Elemen­ tary School. The daily charge is $3 each Saturday or a program pass may be purchased for $10 for the four-week program. Scholar­ ships are available upon request. No pre­ registration is required. Bring gym shoes and play clothes (shin guards are recommended LEGAL NOTICE CO\STRUCTIO\ \» w Homi x Additions Siditm • |)« L Polt H«ir ns • ...»r ,ikt s Scotty's Custom Builders 616*429*9025 LICENSED S INSURED The I hornapple Volleyball Club, winners of the Barry County YMCA Fall Volleyball League, arc stale placers. Thomapple represented the league in the .Michigan Parks and Recreation Association Stale Class C Tournament on April 5 and finished fifth out of 15 teams. After splitting lhe first pool play match with Clare. Thomapple won its next three matches versus Sturgis. Troy and Mount Pleasant. Those wins made the local team first in their pool with a 7-1 record In its first playoff match with Northville. Thomapple lost to finish in fifth place Team members include Doug Fairchild. Tammy Belts. Michael Belts. Mike Duns and Michelle Duits. all ol Hastings. John Kamstra and Kathy Sherman, from Middleville. Brian Pufpaff of Nashville. Cathy Moma of Shelbyville and Tammy Conner of Wyoming Virginia Jennings’ summer plans include trip to A AU Nationals Area gymnast tops at state meet A local gymnast is seeing gold. Heather Carroll, of Hastings, placed first in the all-around, the floor exercise and lhe balance beam in the 9-12 year-old age bracket at the recent Level 10 State Gymnastics Championship in Detroit. Carroll has been training in lhe sport now Volleyball club fifth at State Owen Specialty Services, Inc.. 300 Fenway Drive. Fenton. Michigan 48430. announces that it is planning to <>ply herbicides along Consumers Energy Company Transmis­ sion line rights-of-way in order to maintain the reliability of its power system. This project will involve a low-volume selective application of foliar herbicides. The herbicides to be used are Accord by Monsanto with the active ingredient being glyphosate and Arsenal by American Cyanamid with the active ingredient being imazapyr. The applications are scheduled to begin June 2, 1997 and continue no later than November 3. 1997. An alternate project will involve a low-volume basal bark application. The herbicide to be used is Garton 4 by DowElanco with the active ingredient being triclopyr. The applications are scheduled to begin about April 21. 1997 and continue no later than December 31. 1997. This work will be completed in the following areas: Couly Tawridpr Barry Orangeville Hope Rutland Hastings Prairieville All treatments will be completed according to label requirements and all applicable state and federal regulations by certified applicators. If you have any questions or require any additional information please contact: Owen Specialty Services. Inc. at 1-800-808-5190. Algcra. of Caledonia. The coaches were Kun Kinney and Chris McCrimmon Jennings received two medals from the weekend AAU hoopfest: one for the team's accomplishment and one for being named to the All-Michigan team. The point guard was asked lo contribute in many areas (passing, shooting and defending) and did just that to earn one of lhe 11 All-Michigan selections. The July tournament will not only allow Jennings to play her game in another state, but will give her a chance to match court moves with stars from all around the United Slates. "To compare Michigan basketball with all of the other states." Jennings said when contemplating her summer trip. You could say that basketball and athletics are in Virginia Jennings' blood. Her sister Amanda played basketball and softball as a Saxon and now is the starting catcher on the Wayne State University softball team. Her other sister Janette is a star pitcher on Hastings* varsity softball squad and has also played four seasons of basketball at the high school. Playing AAU bxsketball allows Virginia to slay with the game even when the prep season is completed. Asked which basketball season she likes better. AAU or high school. Jennings said both have their strong points. "I like AAU better, there’s is better competition (but) I like both of them." Virginia Jennings’ role with the Michigan Belles’ AAU basketball team includes defense, passing and scoring. She provided all three last weekend in state tournament action. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUMTY TRIAL COURT; CIRCUIT Division MARVIN ANSON. « Al. PlamMs w. ROBERT SHAFFER. Barry Coxity Oral Commttttoner. BARRY COUNTY, a Mctiqan Puttie Corporation; LYW FLEMING. Alagan County Drain Commoaionar, wa ALLEGAN COUNTY, a Mcti^an Puttie Corporation. Oatandantt VS. PINE LAKE ASSOCIATION, et al. Intervenors ALE: 82-601-AW |1969 ALE: 1M6] ROSEMARY DECKER. 1 al. Intervenors NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON COSTS ANO SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PINE LAKE; BARRY COUNTY AND ALLEGAN COUNTY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Robert Shafter. Barry County Dram Commiasionw. wortung in conjurcton wtth Lym Ftenanq. AJtegan Cocnty Draai Commneionof. aa »w Dategaled Authority tor any PINE LAKE NORMAL LAKE LEVEL project, art conduct a put*c hawing concemng coato and amount to be assessed against each parcel ol property in the PINE LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. The PUBLIC HEARING mil be heto at lhe following tme and piece: • Office of the Barry County Drain Commtesioner; Courthouse; 220 West State Street; Hasting*. Michigan, 49056..... Tuesday. Apnl 22. 1997. 8:30 AM. • Pwsons with daaMmes needing accommodations tor efteetve pamopeOon at tw pi*6c hearing should contact the Barry County Drain Commtssiooer at 948-4879 at least one wook in athrance of the heanng to request moMrty. visual, hearing or other aswstance TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the total amount ot costs, estimated to bo $15.000. and too SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL shall be sutxnrtted to the Barry County Board of Commtswoners for approval at their regular meeting at 10:00 AM Idiowog toe pubic hearing. At tots Imo. pwceto of properly wrthr the Special Assessment Dotnct consisting of parcais of property contiguous to PINE LAKE, are proposed to be assessed at the rate of one urrt tor residential property and two unite tor com­ mercial property. A test of costs to be assessed and toe proposed SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL to available lor review at the Office of the Barry County Drain Commtsaioner. Cotrtoouse. 220 Wort State Street Hastings. Michigan. 49058. during normal business hours. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protert at toe public hearing to roqueod to bo abto to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tnbunal. An owner or party in inter­ est, or his or her agent, may appear m person at the heanng lo protest the special asseeament. or may file tus or her appearance and protest by tatter, typewritten or legtoly printed, and dolvorod to the Office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner. Courthouse. 220 West State Street. Hastings. McNgan. 49058 The protest must be received on or before the date ol the public hearing. An owner or party in interest may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the Stale Tax Tribunal wrthn 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment roll, provided they have appeered and protested as required TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Dran Commissioners at or after the Pubtec Heanngs may approve or revise the costs to be assessed, or the special assessment rote. The SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL shall be final and conclusive unless appealed within 15 days after county board approval. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 10. 1997 Exchange Club announces Young Citizens of the Month Want one? Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month tor April, as selected by the Exchange Club ot Hastings, are Danielle Clemens and Megan Chaffee, with teacher Cindy Wilcox. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for April, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Melissa Wallace. Jennifer Ouada and Dan Hom. Missing from the picture is Jami Hayes. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for April are (from left) Brian Doozan, Kristen Barrett and Laurann Menke, with teacher Don Schils. Lyndsay Dunn, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk, is Young Citizen of the Month for April from Pleasantview Elementary School. you want with our Prime or Better home equity loans. Guaranteed. And for a limited time, you can get a 3-year fixed term So get what you want for what you need with the best home equity loan program around. Come in today or just call 1-800-OLD KENT. OLD ■ P-ifie Rate is the rugriest rate shown as the Prime Rate «the Money Rate Ta»e ot The Mbit Street Jkxxn*/ Fo« home equity installment teens. P’-me Rate wtff De 0eterm*>e0 at the time o’ the tean The Prime or Bette* Loan -s a 36 month fi»ed rate home equity tean The current Annual Percentage Rate APRi * 8 50*. To oa*n tn.s rate you must nave payments automatcaffy oeOuded from a cheomg or savings account ano •'ust nave an 0x3 Kent Preference or Ontme Chee* ng Account The tean <s payaCM* m 36 equal monthly payments For eiampie a S’0 000 ... te*n woute ’eourte 36 payments 0* $3t5 6' Apples to 80*^ tean to vatee team onty Oou> KENT SAM W Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors from the Hastings Exchange Club are (from left) Margaret Shirmer. Jason Olmstead. Elizabeth Nida. Josh Clevenger. Ricky Burke and Casey Cady. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 10, 1997 — Page 13 Local dance team competes in ‘Applause’ Amy Gillct. owncr/instructor of Expres­ sions Dance Centre in Hastings says she is proud of the job the competitive dance team did at its first competition. Team members at­ tended the "Applause" regional dance com­ petition in Lansing March 9. The team will be attending four more regional competitions through Apr;! and May. then in June Gillct and her team will be off to the national dance competition in Gatlinburg. Tenn. The local competitive dance team won the following awards at "Applause": Solos: Amy Harris, gold and third overall; Bethany Brown, gold and silver; Jade Davis, silver; Alisha Fisher, silver; Nicole Fisher, silver; and Erin Lewis, silver. Duets: "Raspberry Beret.” silver; "Ex­ press Yourself," silver; and "Imagine," silver. Trios: "Respect." silver. Kiwanis Club hears about changes in animal control by Mandy tlubvl Stuff Writer Pam Rt»ib hctti from the Barry County Animal Shelter told the Hastings Ki warns Club last week that animal control is a changing profession She said that taking care of animals is misunderstood Animal shelters arc no longer the 'pounds' they were in the past, she said. Their basic function is "to protect people from animals and animals from people." The field is changing because the demand for animal control is increasing due to more animal attacks occurring. People. Ronchein said, tend to let animals loose to roam around and should hase them on leashes when they arc outside. Lake Odessa NEWS Expressions Dance Centre competitive dance team members are (front, from left) Nicole Fisher. Alisha Fisher, (middle row) Jade Davis. Erin Lewis, Colleen Buckley, (back row) Rachael Herrera, Bethany Brown and Amy Harris. LEGAL NOTICES File No. 97 22080-If Estate of ARTHUR F. TOBIAS. Deceased. Social Security No. 363-28-0713. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS notified thoi oil claim* ogomst the estate will be Creditor* of the deceased are notified that all 2478. Rancho Santo Fe. California 92067 ond Daniel G. Moloney 10072 E Astor. Scottsdale. AZ 85260 Hosting*. Michigan. 49058. within lour months ot the dots of publication of this notice. thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persona entitled to it. •Joy Bornett Colvin, Resident Agent. 34th Floor 100 Renaissance Center. Detroit. Ml 48243. BODMAN. LONGLEY 8 DAHLING LLP By: Jay Barnett Colvin (P47720) 34th Floor. 100 Renaissance Center Detroit. Ml 48243 (4/10) (313) 259-7777 Michigan 49058. within 4 month* of the dote of publication of this notice. Notks is further given distributed to the person* entitled to It. Robert P. Walsh (P42B33) 142 W. Vanburen Street. Suite 109 962 9693 (4/10) Absent: O'Brien. Also present: 8 citiien* and Approved Filo No. 97 22076-SE Estate of Rkhord Loo lovely. Deceased. Social Security No. 366-42-5487 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Bernard Museum YMCA and Approved WAEM5 subsidy by Etetee Gartock The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet tonight (Thursday. April 10) al 7 p.m. at Lake Manor. The program will center on the Lake Odessa Bible Conference. The Ionia County Genealogy Society meets at the depot museum on Emerson Street on Saturday. April 12. al 1 p.m. The program will emphasize Using the Computer at the Family History Center, with Cyndi Kuhlman There will be a beef and ham dinner at Cun­ ningham's Acre Sunday aftemoor, sponsored by the Lakewood Ambulance volunteers. This is on M -50 at Bliss Road, due north of Martin Road. Death came March 24 to Brian Carter. 53, of Lansing. He was a brother of Steven (Sheila) Carter of Woodland. Excavation has been made near Willowbrook Drive for yet another new bouse on Arden Drive. The streets in the subdivision were named for the McLaughlin sons. This residential area was carved from the former Willowbrook golf course. Channels cut from Jordan Lake north give homes along all the streets access to the lake. The Gariock home was a busy place Satur­ day when most of the family arrived with tools in hand to do some fix-it jobs. Young Will Morse of Richland thus had the company of his extended family for observing his fourth birthday. His uncle Bruce and cousins. David and Brian, stayed until Monday since their home al Big Rapids was without electricity and waler due to the windstorm damage to trees, which shut off power to about 3800 homes for much of Sunday. Phillip Shctterly finally had his knee replacement surgery al Blodgett Hospital Fri­ day after twice having his surgery canceled because of his doctor's change of plans. He has not walked since having arthroscopy surgery at the end of August, with a staph in­ fection complicating his recovery. He is anx- ious to be up and about since he was e lected to the presidency of the Ionia Free Fair Associa­ tion al their annual winter meeting He has been sheep superintendent for more than 30 yean and has been on the Fair Board for many yean. Ionia County Public School retirees are in­ vited to attend the next meeting of Association Retired School Personnel Thursday. April 17. at the Ionia Commission on Aging building near the courthouse The speaker will be Matt Horrocks of Horrocks Nursery Farm with his topic "What's New For Your Garden?" Reservations for the noon luncheon may be made by calling 374-8420 by Saturday this week. The Ionia unit shows 180 members. Fourteen of them are past age 85. Reaching that milestone gets one reduced membership rates. Kevin Merryfield is engaged io marry Jen­ nifer Bouriand of Lansing on June 28 at DeWitt. He is a Lakewood graduate and is employed by General Motors. His parents are Ken and Linda Merryfield of Sunfield. She is a Haslett graduate. The VFW and Auxiliary are having their monthly flea market at the post home on April 11 and 12 with tables lo rent. Among the honor students listed by Michigan Technological University for the winter quarter was Robert Lawson of Jackson. He is a Lakewood graduate, son of Douglas and Dotty Lawson, now of Jackson, formerly of rural Freeport. Doug was Lakewood band instructor for many years. He is now music coordinator for a travel agency. Brandi Eye, who is also listed, is a grandniece of Lawrence Rohrbacher of Lake Odessa. Lakewood students are back in school. They had better weather for their spring break than tbc-c students whose vacation time is this week. Tuesday was marked by cold temperatures and snow flurries, which at times resembled a blizzard and cut visibility to short distances. I'hmugh the years, as crime grew, there became a demand lor guard dogs. "As many as 50 people each year in the United States are killed by their own pels." she said. "More than 100 million dog bites are reported each year." Animal control shelters, she said, license pets and give them shots. This, she said, is because stray animals can pick up diseases and give them to people. "All dogs over six months old are required by law to have a license." she said. The average license fee is $10. Ronchelti said lhal many counties have license records computerized so the centers can find lost pets. The Barry County shelter has field enforcement officers who are certified by the Department of Agriculture. They are like police officers in that they respond to complaints in lhe county and issue citations. The main difference between the two is that animal control field officers deal with animals and animal control violations Ronchctti said that many of these officers in other counties are not specifically trained but Barry County's arc required to have 100 hours of instruction. These officers also play a large role in rehabilitation of animals and deal with first aid and human relations They have tranquilizer guns, but only use them lo capture not to kill and only as a last resort. Cruelly investigation officers care for all kinds of animals such as exotic ones and livestock killings. She said that Barry County does not have officers working with wildlife because that responsibility falls with the Department of Natural Resources. Barry County receives more than 2.400 animals a year. Ronchetti said it is the goal of the animal control center to emphasize pct owner responsibilities such as getting them to vets regularly for shots and heart worm screening. There are 75 million dogs and cals in America which, she said, calculates to one pct for every three people. One third of these animals go to shelters and 90 percent of those are eventually put lo death. She said lhe center tries to work on the pel overpopulation problem by offering sterilization. "The officers take animals lo protect people and the pct and help its owners." she said. All stray animals are kept for seven days. If they are not reclaimed by then, they go up for adoption. Those who aren’t adopted are euthanized. isltory. TAKE NOTICE: On April 30. 1997 at 9:30 a.m.. in personal reprosontatii Street. Plainwell. Michigan and who died (4/10) Creditors of the deceased are notified that all 3-11 RN Shift Supervisor ed to entitled persons appearing of record. Bosses... County owned. 138 bed skilled care facility-seeking an RN wrtti strong leadership skills. ExceSent clini­ cal skills, and long term care experience required. Wages based on experience ExceRent benefit peckage Send resume by April 18th to: Richard J. Hudson (PI5230) SNGEL HUDSON GEE 8 YOUNG5MA (414) 943-3495 Honor your secretary by submitting his or her name in the... K.P. MerrRN Director of Nursing (4/10) Plainwell Ml 49040 MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* boon mode in Federal of Michigan (n/k/o First Federal of 2700 Nashville Rood Hastings. Ml. 49058 EOE Banner Secretaries Contest 'Qidrnapple £Manor Three names will be drawn and those three will receive valuable prizes from local merchants including: claimed to bo duo at the dote hereof the sum at FH• 64/100 Dollars (853.626.64). including interest at CENAs First and second shifts, varied hours available already certified: premise*, or some port ol them, ot public vendue. Hotting*. Michigan, at 10:00 o'clock a.m.. Local limo, on Friday. Moy 23rd. 1997. Said premise* ore situated in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County, Michigan, ond are described as: Lol 43. Shongro La Estates Number 2. Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plot thereof Ton Roll No 09412-475-001 -09. Commonly Known As: 14176 South Lake Doster Dr During the six month* immediately following the »ale the proper ty may be redeemed except lhal in lhe event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the pro­ perty may be redeemed during the 30 day* immeoiuiery .allowing me . jie. Dated April 7. 1997 First Federal of Michigan Kenneth L. Urwiller II (P36765) 1001 Woodword Avenue Detroit. Ml 48226 (5/8) fl not NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Eam $500 upon successful completion of a two-week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and ill­ ness benefits and a starting wage of S6.68 per hour. Classes start APRIL 1$ and end MAY 1. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00AM until 4:30PM and the last 5 days of class will be from 6:15AM until 3:00PM If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00AM and 4:30PM, Monday through Friday to fill out an application, before APRIL 12,1997 Applicants cho­ sen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls, please ^ornappie n°r jWt7it 2700 NaahvHle Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. • Barlow Florist and Christian Bookstore • Bosley Pharmacy • Hodges Jewelry & Gifts • Arby's • Hastings Flower Shop • Felpausch • County Seat • Gilmore Jewelers • Back Door Deli • King's Music Center • Hastings Chrysler • Mexican Connexion • Cinders Pharmacy Names w/7/ be announced in the April 24 issue of The Banner. Mail or fax us your secretary's name by Monday, April 21 Fax Number 945-5192 Secretary Name_________ Boss Name______________ Company______________ Telephone______________ BANNER. 1952 N Broadway P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 -or FAX to 945-5192 - or DROP OFF at the Banner Office �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 10, 1997 COURT NEWS: A Middleville m.iii wav sentenced to prison alter pleading guilty last mon ill in District Court to a charge ol third degree criminal sexual conduct In exchange lor the plea by Steven J Williams. 28. ot 820 Greenwood. Mid­ dleville. charges ol'domestic violence and of being a fourth lime habitual offender were dismissed Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell said Williams "has somewhat of a lengthy record." lhal included larceny, break­ ing and entering and assault with a dangerous weapon against his lirst wile. She said Circuit Judge James Fisher was familiar with the facts ol the case from a personal protection order violation hearing against Williams McDowell said Williams had become enraged at the victim, destroyed household items, tore down and punched a hole in door and sexually assaulted the vic­ tim to a degree lhal required her lo seek med­ ical treatment for lacerations and abrasions. McDowell said. "He has failed to take any steps to correct his actions'' and that jail has not served as a deterrent She said he needed to put in prison, "whcrchy society is pro­ tected from Mr. Williams. Williams' victim spoke also and said this incident was not lhe first time she needed medical attention as a result of abuse by Williams. She said he did not complete any ol four self-help programs and added. "I tear what he’s capable of." Williams' attorney. Geoffrey Hampel, said Williams had been adopted when he was a year old. "Nobody knows what look place in that first year." said Hampel, "but something went very , very wrong." Hampel said he was not offering Williams' adoption as an ex­ cuse. but to help the court recognize he needs "maximum professional help " Williams admitted responsibility during sentencing and Fisher told him, "Your ac­ knowledgment ol responsibility is an impor­ tant first step." In imposing sentence. Fisher told Williams. "My suspicion is you're probably a decent person when you're not drinking, like so many other people." But he said he could not ignore Williams' past record "and lhe violent streak you seem to have had in hie " He sentenced William, to six lo 15 years in prison with credit for 31 days served Fisher also recommended to the Department of Corrections that they provide Williams with all available counseling programs In other Circuit Court business last Thursday • Thomas A Ixthcoc. 37. ol 438 W Mill St . Hastings, was sentenced lo probation and jail time alter he pleaded guilty lo a charge of second degree criminal sexual con­ duct. In exchange for his plea, three counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct were dismissed. McDowell said Lelhcoe was accused of three incidents of penetration and prosecutors decided to accept the plea agreement "given that the victim is a 3-ycar-old child." who may have been unable lo understand or oth­ erwise handle lhe strain of a trial. She said Lelhcoe originally "lied and de­ nied it and tried to blame (he mother." but has now accepted responsibility and is at­ tending counseling. She said Lcthcoe's coun­ selor feels there is a good likelihood such an incident will not happen again if Lelhcoe at­ tends intensive counseling for a couple of years along with follow-up counseling. "Now it's going lo be left lo the mother lo work with the child and overcome what he did to her." McDowell said. She asked for a prison term of three to five years up to a maximum of 15 years to serve as an addi­ tional deterrent. Lcthcoe’s attorney. James Gouloozc. said Lelhcoe wanted to take responsibility. "This wasn't a sudden admission or an at­ tempt to evade responsibility on Andy’s part." he said. "I think he will feel guilty the rest of his life." Gouloozc said Lelhcoe is now a leader in his group therapy and olhers in that program look lo him to help with their break­ throughs. He added Lelhcoe is prepared to sever his parental rights. In asking for jail time. Goulooze said there is a reasonably -&S Banner CL Kcal I \htli LAKE HOUSE FOR SALE. Dehon schools. $52,000. 616-721-9748 ln*ii A (•unit n BRAD’S LAWN SERVICE. 616-795-3566. Weekly mowing, experienced, dependable, mature. Call now for an esti­ mate. I have a few openings left. In \lt lllfthlin LOST: BEAGLE, call 616-623-2569 or 616623-2713 Mnbllt Ih>nn > ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. 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Full and part lime, S6.50 to start. $7.00 after 90 days. Employees drug tested. Call Aviation Ground Services at Kent County International Airport, Grand Rapids for inter­ view 6169560924__________ SWIMMING INSTRUC­ TORS. The YMCA of Barry County seeks certified ARC or YMCA certified WSI and Life­ guarding swimming instructors for iu summer backyard pool program. Re-certification and training is available. Excellent pay and hours. Interested parties should call the YMCA. 616-945-4574 for more information. gixxl chance lor rehabilitation and that Leth* cue is on the road to recovery. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Lcthcoc. "Normally in these types of cases I don't have any problem sending people lo prison for as long as possible." He said in this case, however, he would impose probation, "be­ cause I think you can be successfully reha­ bilitated." due to his psychologist's forecast and Lcthcoe's lack of a prior record. Fisher told Lelhcoe that if he were to vio­ late his probation, state sentencing guide­ lines do not apply and he could sentence Lelhcoe to the maximum of 10 lo 15 years in prison. He sentenced Lcthcoc to five years proba­ tion with the first 12 months in jail and credit for one day served. Lcthcoc is to pay restitution through counseling costs. He also ordered Lcthcoc to pay $500 in costs and a probation oversight fee. He ordered Lelhcoe lo attend mental health counseling and made him eligible for work release for the purpose of continuing his present mental health counseling. Lelhcoe was also ordered to not be in the company of a minor child without another responsible adult approved by the probation department. • Tana M Falls. 19. of Howard City. Mich., was sentenced to jail after he pleaded guilty tn March in District Court lo break­ ing and entering. McDowell said Falls appears to suffer poor impulse control and over-confidence. She said he and his co-dcfcndant took advan­ tage of a prison ministry cc**ple who look in the co-dcfcndant after his release from incar­ ceration, "which I find completely repul­ sive." She asked for a six month jail sen­ tence. Falls* attorney. Thomas Dutcher, said Falls realizes he is on a path to prison and thought Falls would be a good probation candidate. He asked for a jail.sentence of less than six months. In imposing sentence. Fisher said, *'l agree with your attorney Mr. Falls, that you have some redeeming qualities and can be a" model member of society. He said he would impose punishment "so you understand there arc consequences for your actions." He sentenced Falls to three years probation with lhe first 12 months in jail. He gave Falls credit for nine days served and sus­ pended the last six months. Falls was ordered to pay restitution of $250. a $250 fine and costs of $250. He was allowed to perform community service in lieu of his fines and costs and was made eligible for work release lo perform community service. Fisher also ordered Falls to attend substance abuse coun­ seling and to be in his residence between midnight and 6 a.m. • Shane E. Jones, 17, of 60 Trails End. Dehon. was sentenced to probation and jail after he pleaded guilty last month in District Court to one case of breaking and entering and a second case of receiving and concealing stolen property in excess of $100. McDowell said Jones had been involved in numerous breaking and enterings in the last few months, including one that caused $12,000 worth of damage at Harrison Ma­ rina. She said Jones has no previous crimi­ nal history, but his father said he has seen a change in the few months since Jones en­ rolled in Delton-Kellogg's Alternative Educa­ tion program, meeting people "he shouldn't have." She asked for six months in jail as well as restitution in all cases, even those dismissed. Jones' attorney, David Dimmers, said Jones voluntarily turned himself in and has cleared up several open break-ins. He asked lhe court sentence not exceed McDowell’s recommendation and to perhaps make it less. • Daniel L. Hammond. 21. of 2732 N. Io­ nia Road. Vermontville, was sentenced to jail for violating his probation. McDowell said Hammond’s probation vio­ lation was for being out of his residence be­ tween midnight and 6 a.m. and failing to make payments or perform community ser­ vice. She said at Hammond's booking at the Barry County Jail, marijuana was also found and he is being charged in Ionia County for criminal sexual conduct with a 14-year-old. She asked for six months in jail. Hammond's attorney. Thomas Dutcher, said "It’s ironic that his mother kicked him out of lhe house, causing a probation viola­ tion." He said if Hammond is convicted of the criminal sexual conduct or lhe marijuana charge. “One of those sentences it's going to be 'no harm, no foul.' He'll be in jail any­ way." In imposing sentence. Fisher said he “was hoping 30 days in jail would have been enough to get your attention, but apparently not." He said he would follow the probation department's recommendation of continued probation, with six months in jail and credit for 41 days already served. • Shane T. Towne. 21. of Wayland, was unsatisfactorily discharged from probation. McDowell said Towne had served his jail time and was given a chance to perform community service. She said be was caught using marijuana at his community service and another time and was involved in a hitand-run accident in Allegan County. She asked the court to follow the probation de­ partment's recommendation of continued probation with six months on a tether. Towne s attorney. Jill Humphreys Steele, said Towne had paid off his fines as required by the court. She said the impending birth of his child has given him a new outlook on his responsibilities. Steele added Towne has performed well enough at his job to receive a "significant increase" in pay. In discharging Towne from probation. Fisher told Towne he was "not entirely con­ vinced you're out of the woods yet." The driver of this GMC truck was critically injured in a Monday morning accident. Delton woman critical after Monday accident by Jason Carr Staff Water A Dehon woman is listed in critical condi­ tion alter she was involved in a one-vehicle accident Monday morning Michigan State Police troopers said Bar­ bara Kotrba, 50, was north bound on Olis Lake Road about one-half mile north of Keller Road when her 1996 GMC Jimmy ran off the roadway. Kotrba attempted to re­ gain control of her vehicle, but while rc-en- tenng the roadway it rolled several times be­ fore coming to rest on the west side of the roadway. Kotrba was air lifted lo Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, where she remains in critical condition with what troopers said were head injuries. Kotrba was wearing her sc3fr bell at the time of the accident, which is stifTunder in­ vestigation. ^*^*1 POLICE BEAT: Man held in domestic violence ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Battle Creek man has been charged with domestic violence after Barry County Sheriffs deputies were called to the 14000 block of Jenkins Road March 27. Deputies said the victim tola them she. lhe suspect, her uncle and stepfather had gone lo a bar in Battle Creek. She said she and the suspect left after he took offense to her uncle wiping tears away from her face. In the driveway of the residence, she told deputies the suspect punched her in the face, then dragged her out of the passenger's seat through an driver’s side door. She (old deputies she went to the house to call 911. but he followed her and ripped the phone from lhe wall. Deputies said everyone involved had been drinking and the victim said she mentioned several lime that the suspect had a violent temper and she was worried about retaliation. Woman charged in child abuse case PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A 20-ycar old woman is scheduled for a April 16 preliminary examination on a charge of third degree child abuse. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Becky A. Bovcn was accused by a parent March 14 of striking a 5-ycar-old boy she was babysitting with a plastic bat, leaving a two- to Ihrcc-inch long mark on the boy's buttock. Deputies said the parent, who Bovcn lived with in exchange for her babysitting, told them she had complained to Bovcn before about her methods of discipline. The parent told deputies she ordered Bovcn to leave the home and it was unknown where Bovcn had moved to. Teen held in rock throwing incidents HASTINGS — Hastings City Police apprehended a 17-year-old Hastings man for several incidents of malicious destruction April I. Police said the suspect when questioned confessed to throwing a cinder block through lhe front window of the Hastings Hower Shop, a rock through a window at the Superette convenience store, a stone through one pane of a double-pane window at ICS Travel and a stone at a window of a truck parked at Hastings Manufacturing. Police are seeking warrants for malicious destruction of property over $100 on each incident. Police investigating TK break-in MIDDLEVILLE — Middleville Police officers are continuing their investigation of a burglary last week in the science wing of Thomapple Kellogg Middle School. The break-in is believed to have occurred sometime between 9 p.m. Wednesday and 5:40 a.m. Thursday. Police said the burglars broke a window on a door on lhe northwest side of the building, where they reached in and unlocked the door. They then went to a classroom, broke out a window on a door and unlocked the door. An aquarium containing an iguana was lhe only item taken from the room. The teacher who is assigned to the classroom told police the aquarium has a slicker of an iguana on it The iguana is also missing part of its tail which it had been regrowing. Troopers probing barn break-in BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers are continuing their investigation of a March 23 break-in of a bam in the 4400 block of S. Bedford Road. Troopers said the victim told them she had wanted to show her daughter-in-law a sewing machine and asked her son to go to the bam and see if it was there. When he relumed, he told lhe woman the bam lock had been cut and someone had entered the bam. Troopers said a type of cutting pliers had been used lo snap the padlock and gain entry 10 the bam. A 12- to 15-ycar-old Scars brand radial arm band saw was reported stolen. Car stereo reported stolen HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report a JVC stereo was stolen March 29 from a parked car on South Street near South Michigan Avenue. Police said lhe owner told them he left the car unlocked at I a m. and relumed to it at 11 a.m. and found the wires had been yanked out and stereo unbolted from the rear of the dash where it was mounted Woman hurt in one-vehicle accident BARRY TOWNSHIP — A Delton woman was treated for injuries at Pennock Hospital after a one-vehicle accident April 4. Michigan State Police troopers said Tonya K. Leonard. 19. was east bound on Pine Lake Road one-half mile west of M-43 when she hit potholes and lost control. Her vehicle then left the roadway and struck a tree No injuries result from accident HASTINGS — No injuries resulted from a car-semi accident Apnl I of S. Church and W Center streets. Hastings City Police said Matthew J. Malik. 17. was south bound when he said he forgot about a stop sign and entered the intersection His vehicle was struck by a west bound tractor-trailer driven by Galen 39. of Homer, who said he was unable to stop in time. Malik was cited for failure to yield. at the intersection on Church Street without slopping. L. Lautzenheiser, � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-04-17.pdf cbe5bb626e2a50888861a015c83f2c8f PDF Text Text i Viking wins tax abatement Gov. candidate woos Democrats See Page 2 _____________ See Page 3_________ I"’ S HytiMa v. •• ; lan Hockey is Steele's sport See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 BANNER HHWXltWnaiV*’ .-j s. Church St. wcmw,”' 4W5a — THURSDAY, APRIL 17. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO. 16 News Briefs Dinner Friday to help Habitat The Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity will have a Swiss steak and baked chicken dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Proceeds will help the local Habitat build its 14th house for a family that needs decent housing. Plans are for the house to be built on a lot al the comer of South and Orchard streets in Heat­ ings. Included on the menu, besides the meats, will be potatoes and gravy, vegeable. salad, dessert and beverage. Habitat for Humanity is an ecumeni­ cal Christian housing ministry that works with low income families to pro­ vide decent, affordable homes sold at cost and Without interest. Tree giveaway is Saturday The Hastings Ki wanis Club and Barry County Lumber ere joining forces to give away 4.000 blue spruce trees be­ ginning at 10 a.m. Saturday. April 19. at Barry County Lumber. Eight trees will be given away to each family for as long as the trees last The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have three blood drives this month. One will be conducted from 1 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday. April 17) at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hast­ ings. The goal is 100 pirns. Another will be conducted from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday. April 21. at St. Ambrose Church. 11252 Floria Road. Delton. The goal for this drive will be 60 pints lite annual Hastings High School Fehsenfeld Center is new name of local KCC branch ble to contribute. For more information, call 945-3122. ‘Hawaii’ focus off next travelogue Cinematographer John Holod will present the travel film "Hawaii — Wild and Beautiful" at 7 p.m. Friday at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. Holod. who has lived in the islands for six years, promises an exciting side of Hawaii that tourists seldom experi­ ence in person. The travelogue is listed as the last of seven in the Hastings Kiwanis World Travel Senes for the 1996-97 season. Tickets for the film this Fnday may be purchased from any Kiwanian or al the door Puppet show set at library The Hastings Public Library will of­ fer a special program in conjunction with its Fnday morning preschool story time at 10 30 April 18 with a puppet show, presented by a group of Hastings High School students, under the direc­ tion of Pal Smith. The high school students actually write and produce the shows. The topic will be "Sharing." Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two Kellogg Community College." said KCC President Dr. Paul R. Ohm. "He was in­ strumental in our coming to Barry County with a permanent facility; and time after time, when one of us would visit the build­ ing during its construction John was there, keeping an eye on things and enthusiasti­ cally awaiting the day the new facility would be open to students " The dream for a college branch in BarryCounty was "15 years in the making." Fehsenfeld said, recalling his initial conver­ sation in 1982 about the idea with County Commissioner Emmet Herrington, the late former County Probatc/Juvcnile Judge Richard Loughrin and the late Sue Drum­ mond. As soon as Ohm became KCC's president Fehsenfeld began spearheading the KCC branch idea with him in 1986. The new Kellogg Community College center in Barry County has been named the Fehsenfeld Center in honor of Hastings resi­ dent John R Fehsenfeld. Fehsenfeld. retired Barry Intermediate School District superintendent, played a key role in spearheading the effort to bring a KCC center to the county. "It's certainly a great honor," Fehsenfeld said a few hours before the official an­ nouncement was made. "I’m still shocked and amazed. I still have to pinch myself." he said. "1 feel greatly honored, not only for my­ self but for my immediate family and my extended family." The announcement of the center's new name was made Wednesday night al the Hastings County Club during a dinner hosted by the Kellogg Community College Board of Trustees in honor of donors to the new KCC facility. Fehsenfeld "has been a vocal supporter of John R. Fehsenfeld When, the local KCC facility was dedicated last December. Ohm gave special recognition to Fehsenfeld for his vision, fortitude, persistence and patience. KCC opened the center in Barry County last fall and Fehsenfeld said the student re­ sponse has exceeded every first year projec­ tion and has "reached third year projections already." "It’s exciting.” he said. Fchsenfeld's career in education spanned 30 years, and he never forgot his roots as a community college graduate. Ohm said in a pressrelease. Fehsenfeld received an associate degree at Grand Rapids Junior College and then went on to earn master's and educational specialist degrees from Michigan Stale University. Eleven years of his 25 years as a school superintendent were spent in Barry County. During that time he continually promoted community colleges as an excellent higher education alternative for many students seek­ ing post-high school education, according to I he press release. A co-founder of the Thomapple Arts Sec KCC CENTES, caatfam page S County ups City Hall ante, but offer nixed by David T. Young Editor Barry County has offered more money to buy the City Hall lot and building and adja­ cent property, but the city still says it isn’t enough. The Hastings City Council, after a closed session Monday night, voted unanimously to proceed with us plans to sell the property at a public auction with the minimum bid of $500,000 The county's latest offer was $425,000. or $40,000 more than its first, and there was some talk about another property, the Commission on Aging building, being part of a deal. The council, after the closed session, voted 5-4 against accepting the county’s latest of­ fer. with members Robert May, Evelyn Bmwer. Harold Hawkins. David Jasperse and Frank Campbell in the majority. Council members Joe Bleam. Barry Wood. Miriam White and Deb Dorcy voted to accept the county’s offer if there was some other prop erty involved. The City Council still is keeping the door open to the county. hoMjvcr. It still wants the minimum public biBof $500,000, but is willing to accept lessrfrom the county if throws in other property, such as the COA building. Bleam. before the council went into closed session, noted that "There could be some tradeoffs between the city and county" in such a deal. City Hall is being sold this year because local government plans to vacate the current building al State Street and Broadway and move into what is now the MainStrect Sav­ ings Bank, at the comer of State and Michi­ gan Avenue, by January of next year. Offi­ cials have said local government, particularly the police department, do not have enough room to operate at the current City Hall lo­ cation. MainStrect next year plans to move into its new facility on West Slate Street between Subway and Wendy's, the site of the old Hastings Manufacturing warehouse, which was tom down a year ago. See COUNTY, continued page 2 Goat named Dylan goes to school... Just like preschoolers in the Barry County B4s program. Dylan the pygmy goat (center) is four years old. Dylan joined his fellow tour-year-olds for story hour Tuesday. At right, Dylan's owner, seven-year-okf Stephanie Wright (right), reads to the preschoolers as part of the school's 'special readers' program. For more on Stephanie and Dytan. see inside this issue. Rutland residents oppose rezoning dnve. for students and staff only, will be held later this monthwith a goal of 75 pints. For the two public drives, those who are al least 17 years old. weigh at least 110 pounds, are in reasonably good health and haven't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive are eligi­ PRICE 50" Revised Wal-Mart plan still has uphill battle by Jason Carr Staff Writer Th* Rutland Township Planning and Zon­ ing Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend against the proposed re-zoning of a 17-acre parcel of land on the northeast comer of Heath Road and M-37/M-43 Attorney Bruce Gee. representing Wal­ Mart and the property owners Thomas and Krystyna Dailey, came back with adjustments to the proposed development after the original proposal had not been River. While limiting his remarks al (he request of commission chair Roger Brown to the issue of zoning. Oakes said "the retailer" was prepared to put filtration systems under any parking lot and install a catch basin system to separate oil and water. The Rutland Township Board last week Wednesday had voted to send the proposal back to the commission, despite vocal opposition from a standing-room only audience. The Planning Commission last month voted 3-2 not to recommend changing the parcel from its current R-5 recrellion/commercial to a C-3 heavy commercial designation. If the property is re/oned. it could pave the way for a proposed Wal-Mart. C-3 zoning designation allows development such as retail auto sales, boating equipment sales, commercial recreational facilities such as bowling alleys, hardware stores, department stores, churches, hotels and motels, hospitals, music or dance schools, veterinary clinics with kennels for in-patient treatment and grocery stores. $M WAL-MART, CMMfeMd Ml Rfi 2 approved Gee said Wal-Mart had entered into a purchase agreement with property owners immediately to the east of the Dailey property. He said there would be no entrance or exit from the property onto Heath Road and discussions were being held with the Michigan Department of Transportation about providing a traffic light at an entrance point east of the light at the Heath Road/M37/M-43 intersection. Gee said the west side of the property along Heath Road would also have a barrier fence to screen lights and prevent access onto properties west of Heath Road. David Oakes, engineer and president of CESO Inc. engineers and surveyors, said concerns about runoff, sewer and water hookups, traffic and consistency with Rutland's land use plan arc all specific to site plan approval He said because entrance and exit points would be limited to M-37/M-43. the potential impact on traffic would be no greater than that presented by K mart. Oakes said soil bonngs showed the ground to be 90 percent sand in which runoff would easily go into the ground as opposed to running off directly into the Thornapple John Fehsenfeld. former Barry Intermediate School District superintendent, was one of many people at last Wednesday s Rutland Township Board meeting to speak against a proposed zoning change that could lead to construction of a Wal-Mart at the intersection of Heath Road and M-37/M-43. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 17, 1997 Viking wins tax break by David T. Young Editor The Viking Corporation has been granted a 50 percent lax abatement for the next 11 years by Hastings City Council The industrial facilities tax exemption is being granted through Public Act 198. which enables industries to get the breaks when they build or expand facilities and cre­ ate jobs. Viking President Thomas Groos, in a let­ ter read to the council Monday night, said the company plans to expand at their current site to "increase capacity, produce more products and create more jobs." \ iking manufactures automatic fire sprin­ kler equipment and systems. The vote to approve Viking's application for an abatement was approved unan­ imously. In other business Mondu\ night, the coun­ cil: • Scheduled a public workshop on the 1997-98 budget for 6 p.m. Monday. May 19. at council chambers in City Hall What­ ever work is unfinished from the workshop then will be handled just before the public hearing Monday . June 9. • Approved a request from the Hastings News Briefs Babysitters class will be Saturday A young babysitters class is scheduled (or 9 a m. to ruxtn Saturday. April 19. al the Pennock Hospital Conference Center. Topics will include basic child care, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). fire safety, first aid. nutritious snacks and activities that can be fun and help child dexelopment Students must be 13 years and older. Class size is limited and cost is $5 per student. For more information, call 948-3125. ‘Golden Deeds* nominees sought The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for its annual "Book of Golden Deeds" award. The honor is given each year to a citi­ zen for service to the community, good deeds, sacrifices and unselfish acts. The honoree need not have prestige or high social standing. It is hoped the winner will be someone whose actions other­ wise might have gone unnoticed. The award will be presented at the an­ nual Mayor Exchange Day luncheon May 14 ' Names of nominees should be sub­ mitted to Louise Hutchins or Barbara Schondclmayer. A list of reasons for that person's consideration also should be enclosed Tree planting ceremony slated The Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will have its seventh annual tree planting at I p.m. Saturday. April 19. at Charlton Park The ceremony will be held in the vil­ lage pan of the park near the roadway by the river. In case of bad weather, the ceremony will be in the park's church. The public, particularly victims of all types of crimes, is invited. There will be no charge to enter the park. The ceremony will cap the observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 13-19. For more information about the tree planting, call the local MADD chapter at 948-3388 or 765-5322. ‘Teddy Bear Hoedown* set Barry Community Hospice will spon­ sor a Teddy Bear Hoedown" fund-raiser al 6 3(1 p.m. Wednesday. April 23. al the Hastings Moose Lodge. 128 N. Michigan Ave. Hospice volunteers will prepare a country dinner from recipes in the Hos­ pice cookbook The menu will include relish tray. ham. scalloped potatoes, coleslaw. green beans, rolls and a vari­ ety of cake The Singing Strings of Nashville will perform and square dancing will be encouraged. Admission will be a Teddy bear plus S5 per individual and SIO per family The Teddy bears will be collected and sent io children and grandchildren of Hospice patients. tickets arc available at the Hastings Area Chamber ol Commerce. Pages Book Store, the Hastings Moose Lodge. Hospice volunteers and the Hospice of­ fice in Hastings t Area Chamber of Comr'crcc to close off Church Street between Court and State for the annual “Spnng Fling" street sweep Fri­ day. May !6. Julie DeBoer, co-chair of the event, said the chamber plans to clean streets from along West Stale to Michigan Avenue, on Jefferson from Slate to Court and the K mart plaza parking lot. A dance also is planned on Church Street, along with com­ munity yard sales. • Approved a request Irom Alison Shinavier. chairwoman of the Children's Com­ mittee of the Circle of Friends, for area kids to use sidewalk chalk to advertise seeking volunteers to build the new playground su­ perstructure at Bob King Park next month. When asked if an ordinance stay would be needed to permit the activity. Police Chief Jerry Sarver quipped. "I think maliciousness is not a factor here." • Approved the annual request to have the Farmers' Market in the parking lot next to Tyden Park on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. • Approved a request from Sandy Ponsctto. public relations chairwoman of the Circle of Friends, to put up a construction site sign at the location of Historical Society meets in Nashville The Barry County Historical Society will hear about Nashville in its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday. April 17) at the Castleton Township Hall. 915 Reed St.. Nashville. "Our Home Town of Nashville" will be presented by Lucille and Laurence Hecker. Laurence was bom and raised in the community and graduated from Nashville High School. He once was a meal manager al the Felpausch store in Nashville and worked in the Hastings store after World War II. Lucille is not a native, but she moved to Nashville while a grade-schooler. She taught at a number of country schools in Barry County and was a learning spe­ cialist in the Battle Creek school sys­ tem. Historical Society meetings are open to the public. where the playground structure will be built and to place a banner downtown advertising the event just before it is to occur. • Renewed its agreement with the Pleasant and Mud Lake Association for planting wall­ eye fingerlings at the ponds in Fish Hatchery Park. • Authorized four people to sign for checks for the city, including Clerk Treasurer Ev Manshum. Deputy Clerk Sherlyn Courtney. Administrative Assistant Francic Brummel and Assessor Judy Myers. • Appointed Bnan Shumway and Steve Ja­ cobs to four- and two-year terms, respec­ tively. as alternates on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Alternates are used, explained Mayor Frank Campbell, whenever a quorom can't be called to handles cases. Alternates see all of their cases through, regardless of whether regular members have returned. • Noted that the Michigan Municipal League's regional meeting will be held in Hastings Thursday. April 24. A tour of the industrial incubator is planned. • Were reminded that Mayor Exchange Day here will be May 14 with Coldwater and May 21 in Coldwaler. • Accepted the building inspector's report for the first quarter of 1996. which noted there 27 building permits issued on $310,210 in property value. There were 87 building inspections conducted over the threc-month period. COUNTY, (Continued from pace 1) After it was announced that City Hall, its parking lol and adjacent property to the west, was up for sale, the Barry County Board of Commissioners offered $385,000, but was rejected. The site and adjacent property have been assessed independently as being worth $409,900. The county is interested in the property because of its continuing problems with lack of parking in downtown Hastings. However, the city rejected the county's first offer last month and opted to put it up for public auction after bearing someone was willing to pay $500,000. The 46th annual National Day of Prayer is scheduled for noon Thursday. May I. at the steps of the Barry County courthouse. The day is set aside for millions of Americans to gather across the nation on courthouse squares, village halls, capital steps, stadiums, parks, churches, synagogues and other public places. People are asked to pray for the nation, the stales and their leaders, local offi­ cials. educators, law enforcement per­ sonnel and families. This year’s theme is "In God We Trust." The governors of all 50 stales. Puerto Rico and several other U.S. temtories are expected to sign proclamations declaring the special day. Williams Family to be at Showcase Bluegrass and country music, featur­ ing the Williams Family, will highlight the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's in Hastings. The Williams Family, from the DorrByron Center area, has been performing in the area since the 1970s. when Larry Williams started things. Jim Bradford, fiddle player for Rem Wall's Green Val­ ley Boys. has been filling in for Lany lately. The group, which has made an appearance al Arby's since 1992, in­ cludes his children and grandchildren. Also appearing tonight will be gospel guitarist-singer Bobby Miller of Grand Rapids and country music singer new­ comer Ron Hutchins of Battle Creek. United Way fund applications due The Barry County United Way Budget and Allocations Committee is accepting applications for funding for the 1998 calendar year. Allocation packets may be received by calling the United Way office at 945­ 4010 or by written request to P.O. Box 81. Hastings. Mich 49058 or faxed to 945-4536 To be eligible to receive United Way funds, agencies must be either charitable organizations by Internal Revenue Code or be a 501 organization incorporated in Michigan that uses funds for charitable programs. The United Way funds programs in part, not in whole, and expects organizations to use a broad range of funding for their programs. Girl and her goat visit preschoolers by Mary Warner Staff Writer Dylan the pygmy goal is cute, according to his owner. 7-year-old Stephanie Wright, but he has his faults. Stephanie told 4-year-olds attending the Barry County B-4 program Tuesday that "if you stick your face in his face, he'll burp — and it stinks bad." Dylan also has the habit of flatulating al inopportune times. Stephanie said. Stephanie's mother, Barbara, explained to tne preschoolers that Dylan's not-so-plcasant breath is because the goat has four stomachs. Stephanie and her goat were speaking to the B-4s as part of a "special reader" program the preschool has. where people from the community comt- and read books to the students Stephanie, a first-grader at Central Elementary, volunteered to come and read io the students. Stephanie and her mother were attending the meeting of a local service club recently. Stephanie's mother explained, and heard one of the B-4s staff members give a speech. The staff member mentioned in her speech that the B4s were "always looking for someone to come and read." Wright said, and „ Stephanie decided she would like to do so. While Dylan stood nearby. Stephanie read . the story "Who Took the Farmer’s Hat?" by Joan Nodsel, which chronicles the journey of a lost hat and has a goat as one of the characters. Stephanie likes to read, her molhci said — she read two large chapter books, which were* counted as 114 picture books. during«i Reading Month this past March. She also likes to show off her goal and her dog. a Belgian breed, her mother said. Stephanie belongs to the Barry County 4-H K-9 Club. Wright said, and has in the past taken both her dog and goat to area nursing " homes to show them to residents. *S B-4s students were given an opportunity to feed Dylan bread and pel him. Dylan*' "likes to eat anything — hell eat paper if he can." Stephanie told the students. ' Dylan may be a goat, but he had ‘ something in common with the-’ preschoolers. The B4s are all 4 years old. and so is Dylan. WAL-MART newest proposal, cont. from page 1 Gee asked the board last Wednesday to send the proposaLtack to the commission because the issue A re-zoning had been lost in the concerns uvB a Wal-Mart and because the location of Wte land lies in with commercial develc^ment to the east along 46th National Day of Prayer planned Dylan was a hit with the preschoolers, who were able to pet him and feed him pieces of bread. M-37/M-43. Gee said there are few residential homes close to the parcel, which is surrounded by other commercial zones. He said wetlands along Green Street, south from M-37/M-43 made it impossible to put heavy commercial structures in that area. "This is a great place to put these types of commercial establishments." Gee said. He added the property owner "would have to dig deep to bring waler and sewer to this area," which could then be extended under the Thomapple River to homes along Algonquin Lake, a comment which brought groans from some audience members The property has been on the market as residential for a number of years, with no lakers, he continued. Gee concluded his re­ marks by pointing out that a survey of Rut­ land Township residents a few years ago showed they wanted commercial develop­ ment restricted to a strip from the M-37/M43 intersection to the Green Slrect/M-37/M43 intersection. A steady stream of residents then raised lheir objections to the proposal, with many concerning Wal-Mart despite Township Su­ pervisor Bob Edwards efforts to focus specif­ ically on the zoning issue. Jim Allred argued that the reason the land was not sold for housing was a high price. "When the land is being sold for $100,000 an acre, you're not going to have a lot of people interested in building houses." he said. "I don't think they ever tried to sell it as residential." Olin Bundy then said. "This is not the first time they've come lo us and we've ex­ pressed these concerns. How many times have we had to say no? How many times he*** ! had lo sign a petition saying no?" Neil Braendlc then argued that the area could not sustain the increased traffic and congestion a project such as Wal-Mart would bring. He added residents "continue to fight off the encroachment of big business in a residential area. If you want to do it. do it somewhere else.” Edwards reminded audience members lhal it is not a lock that Wal-Mart will go into the land parcel. "They or someone else could decide il's too expensive and not go in." he said. "The Daileys didn't have to say who was interested (in the parcel) but at least they were honest who was interested." But Mark Richardson, who said he lives 100 feet from the property, said there is a tentative sales agreement so it looks like Wal-Mart would go in. Richardson said the property slopes, which would require moving "thousands of yards of dirt" to level it off for commercial purposes A 14- or 15-acre parking lot would result in tremendous runoff problems and wind ero­ sion. he added He continued that when Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton died, he had an $18 billion for­ tune which translated into $45 million per community that had a Wal-Mart. "They're not moving into the community lo bring in money. I haven't seen armored trucks going from Bentonville. Ark. lo those communities," Richardson said. Charlie Johnston said he felt C-3 was heavy for hear a residential area, but said. "If the Daileys continue to do their homework, they can find a buyer to go into a C-l area." which would allow for office buildings or cottage commercial establishments. Johnston also asked how many local busi­ nesses would be pul out of business by a Wal-Mart citing Wai-Man's, "predatory ef­ forts in communities where they’ve gone in. They come in with low prices, wipe out the competition, then raise their prices. Edwards asked Johnston. "What kind of store do you think should develop there?" He added the Planning Commission could de­ velop a site plan that is very stringent, but Johnston countered that if the property is re­ zoned. Wal-Mart is astute enough "lo pul a site plan on lhe lablc that will meet every site plan possible. They're not dummies." Edwards continued that similar objections of heavy commercial next to residential areas were raised when the K mart Plaza was built in Hastings, but people now generally think it was a good thing to do. "Some of these buffers are a tour-foot ev­ ergreen tree." Johnston countered. "That's not a buffer.” He added that some traffic had re-routed to Heath Road lo avoid the stop light at the M-37/M-43 intersection. "If something as innocuous as a slop light can increase traffic, then Lord knows an op­ eration the size of Wal-Mart will increase traffic." he said/ Rose Anger also argued lhe K mart exam­ ple was misleading, because it had built on the old Barry County Fairgrounds which pre­ dated the residential area. She said people moved into those homes knowing there was a lairground next door, but people in the Heath Road area bought homes "not think­ ing 20 years later there would be a large re­ tail establishment." Tempers flared briefly between Edwards and former Barry Intermediate School Dis­ trict superintendent John Fehsenfeld. Fehsen­ feld said the Heath Road intersection was studied three or four years ago. "You promised us you wouldn't bring commercial zoning down Heath Road. Like Bill Shakespeare might have said, you al­ most proteth too much. You’ve countered almost every speaker because you want C­ 3." Fehsenfeld said. He cited concerns about grease, sand and litter being washed into lhe Thomapple River during heavy rain "and it's going to be washout after washout." he said. He added the Planning Commission had unanimously rezoned the property from residential to recreation/commercial. “Three months later, we're back here again Our patience is pretty dam limited and it's running out. If you're going to turn down your citizens and your taxpayers, then maybe the citizens and the taxpayers will want new leadership." he concluded. Edwards responded lhal (he board has al­ ways permitted "full public inpul through lhe whole gamut of the process." He said he and Fehsenfeld could have a friendly differ­ ence of opinion and he would never threaten Fehsenfeld. "To do that to your board from your stature in the community is not right." Ed­ wards said. "I have not made up my mind on C-3.1 still have questions whether that kind of heavy zoning is appropriate." He continued, "Thai is your option lo find new leadership." but said he has not allowed commercial development "lo go wild" in his 14 years as supervisor. Edwards added the 3-2 vote of the Planning Commission showed the commission was itself tom. "All We're trying to do here. John, is give everyone their shot." Edwards said. Fehsenfeld responded that his objection was to the overnight change in the zoning of the comer, saying if it were to happen, "then Katy bar the door what will happen in that strip." •*• ■' e. . '• Despite lhe vocal opposition, a few resi- ‘ dents spoke in favor of lhe plan. Debbie Brown said she feh a change would ’ help residents by giving them a wider scleclion and that the township shouldn't keep from growing. Mary Jo Poll added that when North ” American Van Lines built a large building in ' a Ft. Wayne. Ind. residential area they com- ' pensaied neighbors by working to alleviate ' problems with buffers and other measures. She also slated that the property's current R5 designation permitted hotels to be built with a special use permit. "I'd rather have a Wal-Mart that closes at 10 o'clock than a Budgetel that's open all* night.” she said. = During board discussion. Township* Trustee Marlin Walters said he needed morc% information on the merits of R-5 zoning 5 compared to C-3 zoning to make a sound de­ cision. “I’m probably a little bit more confused than when we started." he said. Trustee Findley Hansford said that al­ though lhe township had conducted the sur- * vey of residents and denied other zoning change requests. "Maybe we need lo go back ’ and re-evaluate this. Thirty-scven/43 is the proper place tor commercial." Open house set for new; Star School An open house for those who wish lo get, a look at the new elementary school being • constructed on Star School Road is being planned for I to 3 p.m. Sunday . April 27. Construction is progressing on schedule, according to school officials, and thc^ elementary will be completed in time for lheZ start of the 1997-98 academic year. :J: Though it's unusual to hold an open housCj while lhe building is in progress, official^} said, there have been "many inquiries" abouK: the new facility, and the open house wilB allow parents and community members tep see the new school in progress and meetS some of the staff. — Star School is located al 1900 Star School Road, which can be reached by driv mg south on M-37. cast on Riser Road and north on Star School Road. j i ; �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 17, 1997 — Page 3 Candidate for governor appeals to old-fashioned Democratic values “An education (then) was affordable if you were willing to work lor it." he said "That's the kind of stale Michigan was. It said to ev­ ery- family, every person and senior citizen. There is opportunity and security ' Those arc the values that served us so well by David T. Young Editor Gubernatorial candidate Larry Owen re­ called old-fashioned Democratic Party values in pitching his campaign to Barry County Democrats Saturday night al the annual Truman-Johnson Dinner. Owen, guest speaker at the event, blasted Gov John Engler's record and tou.cd the gains average middle class Americans have made over the years because of Democratic Party policies "We stand foe a political system foe people to use cooperatively lo better themselves." he said "The Republican Pan> is just the opposite." in abandoning the individual on economic issues but "sticking its nose into people's private lives." Owen boldly predicted that Engler, now completing his second four-year term as governor, will be defeated if he runs again in 1998 Owen was in the race for the Democratic nomination in 1994 and won 52 of 83 coun­ ties in the primary race, but lost to Howard Wolpe. Wolpc then was crushed by Engler in the governor's race in November of (hat year About the 78 campaign. Owen, one of the earliest declared candidates, said. "The Re­ publican Parly doesn't run anything but neg­ ative campaigns in this state. It'll get boiled down lo eight-second sound bytes. But we need to talk about why we re belter for lhe Democratic gubernatorial candidate Larry Owen greets some of the people attending the Truman-Johnson dinner, at which he was guest speaker. people of this stale." Owen added that. "If we make lhe nght choices, it will be for the future ot our chil­ dren. grandchildren, better pay. safely, re­ tirement. We arc at a fork in the road." he said. "If we make the wrong changes, the future will be less secure wilh less pay." Owen said conditions in Michigan were kinder and gentler when his father was a working man who came to Detroit when Larry was a youngster. He said he was able to get a good educa­ tion at Michigan State University. “We fought a lot of tough battles so we can sit where we are tonight." he continued. Owen said the Democratic Party fought for and won programs such as Medicare. Medi­ caid and Social Security, eradicating poverty for a majority of senior citizens and enabling Michigan to have the highest rate of home ownership in the world. He said Democrats traditionally have fought for equal rights for everyone. "Our party fought for equal rights and we ought to be proud of what Democrats have done." he said. Republicans, he said, in the 1950s. '60s and 70s. were lhe loyal and respected oppo­ sition Though they differed with Democrats, it was President Eisenhouwer who sent troops into Little Rock. Ark., lo enforce school desegregation, it was Gov. William Milliken who worked hard on behalf of leg­ islation lo protect lhe environment, and it was Gov. George Romney who fought for education. Bui in 1990. Owen said, lhe GOP "was hijacked by Engler and a band of extremists." Owen said proof of Engler's record shows corporate profits at an all-time high while al the same time unemployment and workers* compensation have been cut. It shows two- third of adult education pared "so people don't get a second chance if they made a mis­ take." environmental laws have been gutted and the Republicans want to make it possi­ ble for uncertified teachers to teach. Owen said. "John Engler's wrong, we’re right and that's why we're going to win in 1998." He said he has a message to Engler "Pack it in. Tell him to get in his airplane and fly over the potholes or we’ll cart him out in November 1998." He added that Engler won his first election with a gimmick of driving an Oldsmobile around lhe state, but "that went by the boards a long lime ago" and now (he gover­ nor has his private jet. Owen noted that next year marks the 30th anniversary of the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, only two months apart. "Those were events that for many dashed our hopes and our dreams." he said. "These were men who told us that anything's possi­ ble. We’ve losl some of that spirit since. "Now is the time to re-commit ourselves to that spirit. We have a great battle lo win in a long war." He quoted Robert Kennedy’s famous statement that some people see things and say "Why?" Others look at things and say "Why not7" Owen concluded that lhe goal is good jobs, decent wages and a chance al a decent life. Prisons see lowest growth in 15 years, Geiger says lose fights to power centers such as Kent or Calhoun counties. "I was not comfortable fighting competi­ tive bidding." she said, "but sometimes the devil is in the details." Emmons also cited educators' comments to her teacher survey, which she agreed was not scientific but could provide indications by Jason Carr Staff Writer The Department of Corrections budget is expected to stay at or below its targeted growth of 2-1/2 to 3 percent, its lowest rate of growth in 15 years, said Slate Rep. Terry Geiger. Speaking before Monday’s "Legislative Coffee." Geiger said there has been a lol of bi-partisan agreement lhal lhe Corrections Department has "disproportionately captured" its share of slate spending. He said the House of Representatives is "continuing its schizophrenic way.** by proposing targeted tax cuts of two to four hundred million dollars and spending in­ creases of about the same amount. The House is now trying lo find a way to balance those proposals, he said. Geiger singled out the education budget for criticism saying. "I'm very disappointed wilh the way this has been proposed." He said some of the proposals in the budget look like good ideas but there is question about whether the state can afford them. "It’s going to be a real tough process for the legislature. Probably tougher than most years." he said. When questioned by Barry Intermediate School District superintendent Tom Mohler. Geiger said the Durant case is moving quickly and a decision should be coming in lhe next 30-90 days. The state appealed a Court of Appeals de­ cision in the case that began in lhe 1980s. when 84 school districts filed suit against the state, saying the way special education was funded violated the Headlee Amendment. The districts' position was upheld by a cir­ cuit court and lhe Court of Appeals To compensate the school districts with interest would cost the state about $500 mil­ lion. The Stale Office of Management and Budget has said that figure could rise to up lo $1.2 billion if other school districts in (he state joined the suit. By way of comparison, lhe state general fund budget is $8.6 billion. Geiger said the state argues that the special education mandates followed federal guidc- of problem areas. As examples, she said a fourth-grade teacher complained about the "unruliness" of her students and wanted more disciplinary nites, a principal wanted tools to deal with attendance problems and another teacher was worried about students moving and changing schools during the year. "That's not easy to think about how we solve that," Emmons said. "These are all tough things to deal with, but these are the kinds of things I might not have learned about." Emmons said the Ser.atij-Mso removed the cap on charter schools, but i*. is reported to be "dead on arrival" in the House. The bill would have removed the cap in areas where 50 percent of students received free or reduced price lunches, certain categories of special Assistant Editor A public information meeting for Hope Township residents has been set for 7 p m. Monday. April 28. to hear about opportunities for satellite TV services and to discuss the current franchise with C-Tec Cable of Traverse City. The meeting will be held al the Hope Township Hall, located on M-43 between Head Lake and Shultz roads. C-Tec Cable currently serves the Wall Lake area of Hope Township and its franchise with the township expires Oct. 10 of this year There have been numerous requests to CTec to extend service to the Cloverdale/Long Lake areas, but this has not been possible, said Township Clerk Sylvia Forster. "It is the desire of our citizens to sec if broader and better service may be obtained for Hope Township." Originally, township citizens had hoped that other area cable companies would make the decision He asked. "What is lhe impact ot these 84 school districts winninr this case, forcing lhe state to compensate them for lhe 15 years of underspending and extending it our to all the other districts?" State Sen. Joanne Emmons told Coffee listeners the Senate has its part of the budget done and sent over to the House and passed an amendment forbidding Commission on Aging (COA) funds from being used for Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). She said the amendment was drawn up af­ ter auditors' reports on competitive bidding between COAs and AAAs led to fears that peripheral areas like Barry County would presentations at lhe April 28 meeting, but Forster said other cable companies are not interested in serving Hope Township because of the expense of establishing service in the rural township. However, a number of satellite companies are expected to make presentations at the meeting to discuss the "pros and cons between cable and satellite." she said The Township Board will have to vote, al a later date, whether to re-approve the franchise with C-Tec for the Wall Lake area. New school still without utilities by David T. Young Editor The new Star Elementary School still needs agreement between lhe City of Hast­ ings and Hastings Charter Township before it will have water and services from the city. The school is located just outside city lim­ its in the township and has asked for utility extension, but negotiations between the two municipalities have failed to bear fruit. The Hastings City Council Monday night approved a proposed agreement in which only the school* would gel both utilities at double the usage rates for city residents. Al the same lime. Hastings Charter Township Board members approved the same arrange­ ment except that it calls for 16 residences along the water lines along Star School Road to be able to hook up al the same rale as lhe schools. Sewer extension to the schools apparently is no longer an issue, but water remains a stumbling block. The City Council late last month pro­ posed offering sewer and water to only lhe school and asked the Barry County Road Commission for a permit to run lines lo lhe new facility. However, because the lines crossed property in Hastings Township, its approval was needed Township officials said a franchise agreement would be necessary for that to happen. Both sides met with Schools Supt. Carl Schoesscl March 27. where City Manager How about a new job? and... Some extra cash to go along with it? Q MANPOWER Register this week Work 40 hours Receive an Extra 40 Dollars Immediate Opportunities: Assembly. General Labor, Inspection. Packaging. Machine Operation. Landscaping. General Office. Receptionist. Customer Service. Dau Entry Currently accepting applications for Viking, Zondervan. Ampro & compa­ nies in SE Grand Rapids, and Richland 1-800-CHILDREN (She said Smith also has been working on Social Security reform and has met with former Republican presidential candidate Steve Forbes to sec if he could pay for trips to organizations such as lhe Jaycees by Smith to sell reform to citizens. Clyde Morgan asked Geiger and Emmons what the stale was planning for road repair. Geiger replied that lhe Senate had given a good start by adding new money for roads. He said the House has set a bi-partisan team to try to resolve the issue, but he fears the focus will be on a gasoline tax increase. Geiger said the House should resolve admin­ istrative and legal reforms and the siphoning of transportation funds to other areas of the budget before raising lhe gas tax He said the House is considering a bill that would move $100 million out of other agencies such as the Secretary of Slue’s of­ fice. but he compared that to not reimburs­ ing the county treasurer's office for collect­ ing taxes. Geiger added that about 40 cents of every gallon of gas is lax. but only about half of that goes to roads. "So we're 50 percent efficient is using the money you pay in the gas tax." he said. The Legislative Coffee is a program of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and is held the second Monday of each month at the County Seat restaurant. Terry Geiger lines and therefore the federal government should have been funding the programs. He added the state also fears the fiscal impact of Hope Twp. sets public meeting on cable and satellite options by Elaine Gilbert education and court-ordered children. John Robinette, from U.S. Rep. Vcm Ehlers' office, said "Things are starting to heat up Il's been a slow spring." He said the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1000, which eliminated provid­ ing food stamps to families of prison in­ mates. Robinette said the four largest states spent $3.5 million to families of inmates in that area. He said Ehlers has also scheduled town hall meetings in the district in May. Ehlers will be al the Hastings fire station on Satur­ day. May 10. from II a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and at the Caledonia Township Hall from 1:30 to 3 p.m. that same day. Sara Linsmeier, from U.S. Rep. Nick Smith's office, said lhe House was planning to vote April 15 on a Constitutional amendment to require a two-thirds vote to raise taxes. Make your appointment today. Call 616-948-3000 8 am to 5 pm M-F, 127 North Market, Hastings E.O.E. Howard Penrod thought a franchise agree­ ment had been made. In a communication to council, he said. "It is our belief that we worked out a fran­ chise agreement to service the school as a re­ sult of that meeting. Unfortunately, it is ap­ parent from their (latest) proposal (he town­ ship decided lo change lheir minds again after the meeting The proposed sewer agreement, with some small revisions, is acceptable. The proposed water agrccmcm wc received from the township is not “ The biggest issue now is (hose 16 resi­ dences. "We don't want a service agreement be­ yond the school, it would be unfair to our taxpayers." said Penrod. "The agreement they’re proposing is not to the advantage of lhe city. Wc don't think it’s fair to compli­ cate the situation of the school. "We re very willing to service the school. but each lime (in negotiations) the township comes back and says they don't feel that's appropriate." Furthermore, the city manager said he’s not convinced the people in the 16 residences want to hook up. "No one in the township has indicated an interest in hooking up." he said. Hastings Township Supervisor Richard Thomas said Tuesday morning, however, that the only way for the schools to be re­ imbursed for having the line installed is for others along that line to hook up. He also said he didn’t like Penrod's insistence that the township residents w'k> eventually want to hook up seek permission from the city. "It would be foolish not to include them (the 16 residences) in that area.” Thomas said. "I think it should be in the contract and Set UTILIIIES, cwtawed page 5 Join Us Thursday, April 24th 7 * 9 pm at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. For a fun-filled evening of poking fun at parenthood and learning some extraordinarily helpful things about discipline and building childrens self-esteem. You'll learn some neat ways to sky-rocket self-esteem, and some even neater ways to get your kids cooperating with you! The program is the nationally renowned "UP WITH PARENTING" presented by Dr. Larry Koenlng The program is sponsored by Pennock Hospital and the Hastings Area School System. Please Register by Calling 948-3125 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 17, 1997 Hastings Twp. seeks sewer authority FINANCIAL fumshuiin by Mary Warner Staff Writer Mark D. ChrieWneen of Edward D. Jones * Know the rules about gifts to minors We all want the best for our children and grandchildren, and sometimes that means giv­ ing them more than words of encouragement. If you’re thinking about giving a monetary gift to your children or grandchildren — perhaps as an investment toward their college education or first home purchase — be sure you understand how the income from the in­ vestment will be taxed and who will owe the taxes after it’s in the child’s name. When peo­ ple give minors income-producing property, such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds, they often don’t think about the lax implications For example, if a minor has total taxable in­ come of $650 or more in a year. whether from investment income or an after-school job. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close ot business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. —21/. 337. AT&T -4’/. Ameritech 58 Anheuser-Busch 42’/. —I1/. 287. -17. Chrysler 32 -’/. CMS Energy —1’/. 58'/. Coca Cola -27. 807. Dow Chemical —Exxon 52'/. + 7. Family Dollar 25'/. 337. + 17. Ford -2s/. 547. General Motors —47. 39s/. TCF Financial —Hastings Mfg. 287. + 1’/. IBM 138 46s/. -27. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 54’/, -27. Kmart 127. -7. -37. 667. Kellogg Company 49 + 17. McDonald's —4 487. Sears + 7. Southeast Mich. Gas IS1/* Spartan Motors 67. + 7. -Vh Upjohn 35 -5.70 Gold 342.15 Silver 4.73 -.38 -269.01 6587.16 Dow Jones Volume 506,000,000 Next time you joke about high blood pressure Laugh these off! Uncontrolled h^h btood pressure may lead to all of the above. 50 naihon Americans have tagh blood pressure and half don’t even know it Get your blood pressure checked regularly and call for more information. The n ____ HastingsDANNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 taxes are due. Parents in this situation should be aware of the following guidelines: • The parents or legal guardians arc responsible for filing the tax return and ensur­ ing that taxes are paid. • The child is not allowed the personal exemption. • The rtandard deduction is limited to the greater $650 or the amount of earned income (usually wages) up to the standard deduction for a single person $4,150 for 1997). • The income is taxed at the child's or­ dinary tax rase — most children fall in the 15 percent bracket. If the child is under the age of 14 al the end of the year, any unearned income (dividends, interest, caoital eaim etc.) in excess of $1,300 will be taxed to the child at the parent’s rate. For example, if a child has $1500 of dividends and capital gain distribu­ tions from a mutual fund, and no other in­ come, the tax rules are as follows: • The first $650 (the amount of the stan­ dard deduction) is tax-free. • The second $650 i» taxed al the chld’s in­ come tax rate. • The remaining $200 is taxed at the parent's income tax rale. In today’s world, saving for college or a home can be difficult for young people. Giv­ ing an investment to a child can be a wonder­ ful way to help them out. Just be sure to con­ sider and understand the tax ramifications before you make such a gift. Careful planning can help you minimize taxes and ensure that more of the income is available for the child. Members of the Hastings Charter Town­ ship Board have decided to contact three neighboring townships to study the possibil­ ity of forming a sewer authority The board will talk with officials of Castleton. Rutlrnd and Carlton townships to determine if such an authority is possible, township clerk Bonnie Cruttenden said. A disagreement with the City of Hastings over lhe extension of city water and sewer to the new Hastings elementary school being built on Star School Road in Hastings Township (sec related story) prompted the board to think about a separate authority, she said Cruttenden said lhe board decided Monday that "if the City of Hxstings is going to give us this much trouble every time we apply for hookups, maybe it would be belter to have our own wastewater treatment plant." Cruttcden said the sewer authority would have the potential of providing services to several lake dwellings in the area, including those on Leacn Lake and Middle Lake in Carlton Township, Algonquin Lake in Rut­ land Township, and Thomapple Lake in Hastings and Castleton townships. In other action al the board's Monday meeting, a contract between lhe township and the Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion that would provide sewer services to the Quimby Road MDOT garage was tabled. The approval of lhe extension is dependent on resolving the dispute between the city and township over extending water to lhe new elementary school. Cri ttenden said. "If we don't get a satisfactory resolution to that situation, there might not be any more service extensions into lhe township." she said. Also Monday, the board approved lhe ex­ penditure of $6,000 to grade lhe sides of a paved portion of South Broadway between Campground and Sager roads. The intention is to cut the sides of lhe road back to prevent heavy drifting of snow in the winter. Cruttenden said. The board also appropriated $8,320 for maintaining and re-graveling 13 gravel roads in the township. The South Broadway and gravel road ex­ penditures bring to $60,090 the amount of money the township will spend on roads this year. Cruttenden said. The board previously Know Your legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. approved spending $45,770 for resurfacing and maintenance of township paved roads. Cruttenden said lhe total amount being spent on roads is about $10,000 more than the township usually spends. But the town­ ship is behind on road maintenance because the last two years funds have gone to help­ ing with the McKeown Road bridge building project and Barber Road paving project. Townships are also having to suffer lhe tncklc-down effect of the lack of money be­ ing appropriated by the state of Michigan for road repairs. Cruttenden said. "It’s going to require a lot from the townships until the stale decides what it's doing about roads." In other action. Barry County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus was offi­ cially appointed by the board to review par­ cel splits in the township that must meet the requirements of the new stale Land Division Act The act requires an individual to review each parcel split lo make sure it meets all legal requirements, such as being properly zoned and having the correct legal descrip­ tion. And the board adopted a resolution in sup­ port of the rezoning of the old Michigan Liquor Control Commission property on M­ 37 from commercial lo light industrial. Cruttenden said Sabre Manufacturing of 2747 Star School Road is moving into the liquor control building and is seeking the re-$. zoning. A rezoning hearing before lhe Barry , County Planning Commission will be held May 19 r Many made fund-raiser success Tutteedtar: 1 recently had the opportunity to run a fund outer at the Hastings Bowl, Inc. I held it to help cover the cost of making "Tangle Town,’’ the wooden playground structure being built at Bob King Park, han­ dicap accessible As a parent of a special needs son. I knew I wonid gladly panicipate in tomediins like this lo help such a cause. But since most people do not have a child with a disability. I was not sure what reaction lo expect. The vast majority of the bowlers who fave an what made this fund-raiser the success that h was. I came dose lo raising the amount I had tel. A man gave me $20 when it was just $2 to' easer. People bowled two. three or four times, a week, and gave every time each week. Deen' Lambert allowed me to hold this at his ' business >• My in-laws, Richard and Audrey Deming,' made up the amount that I was thort of my goal. it I met tome really great people and they showed me they do can about all children in. their community, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. .., We could do more for animal shelter Dear editor: I am writing this letter to you, pertaining to the recent article which ran in the first week of April's Hastings Banner. The article was about the Barry County animal control, receiving a sum of $50,000 to construct repain to the facility animal control is currently occupying. I agree, the animal control facility is not in a very desirable condition, in any shape nor form. I believe that with a prosperous business head, and a few telephone calls, $50,000 could go much farther than just shallow roof repairs, cement flooring repairs and drainage repair. The funds granted could be stretched, wilh effort, far enough lo get the County of Barry a novel and modern animal control facility. It really would not take a lot of effort, but more1 thought. But it would be more effort than hir-' ing expensive contractors to do minimal worit1 at high io overpriced rales. (As it is currently under way and being portrayed.) This to me Is1 an unwise use of funds. o I suppose to think of it in a logical way, it) just goes to show us taxpayers, that any1 government agency with the free use of un-_ supervised funds will buy a toilet seat for. $300 (or there about) if nobody cares nor pays attention. Believe me it has been done and win continue to be a familiar practice. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Inring, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich, 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. 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What is the future of golf with the recent accomplishments of Tiger Woods at the Masters Tournament? Published by Hastings Banner, inc. A OrvtsKjn of J -Ad Gr aphet Inc 1952N Broadway Hastngi. Ml 49058-0602 (816)045-9554 John Jacoba PraaKlant JoycaRyan Treasurer FfWaric Jacoba Vca Praatdam Stofbcn Jacoba Secretary • KW$H0OM • David T Young fEdtor) Elaine Gtoert (Asmam Barbara Gal Jason Can Crx^f Snath Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habei Kathryn Seeiye • ADTOTBING DEWTMENT • Ctosrt^J ads accepted Monday through Frrtay 8 a m to 5 X p m Saturday 8 X ».m - Noon Scott Ommen Cody O’Neil Jeny Johnson Dan Suerge Subscription Bates: $25 per year r Barry Courty $27 per year n adjanmg cotrbes $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Jay Kteeey, Hastings: Roa Kloostermaa, Hastings: Adam Gee. Hastings: Doug Wortman, Wyoming Park: Mike Smith. Nashville: Tom Powers, Nashville: "I think it’s going to broaden the game immensely Golf is cool* now. Kids watch the Masters and lhen go out and play (he game." "He’s a great golfer and lhe kids will be watching him. It will bring a lot of youth to golf." "Golf will get a lot more diversity from the people who want to play. It will inspire quite a few people." "I never watch golf, but I watched it this past weekend. It piqued my interest." "There will be a lot more kids coming out and a lot mure African American golfers." "It will inspire young African Americans to play golf in the future. " « �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 17, 1997 — Page 5 UTILITIES, continued from page 3 our attorney thinks it should be. loo." The supervisor said he thinks the dis­ agreement is "over control over the line. The law says the city can't control the line if it’s in the township." Thomas said ihe township has a come a long way since negotiations started last fall. "Wc gave up quite a lol to gel it down to 16 residences." he said. "Il would be foolish lo run a waler line (to the schools) just for fire protection." Meanwhile. Penrod contends the schools' State Supreme Court official blames litigation explosion’ for changes by Mary Warner Staff Writer Changes in lhe way some Michigan courts are organized were prompted by a "litigation explosion" that has occurred both in Michi* gan and nationally, according to David Gru­ ber. public information officer for the Michigan Supreme Court senior manage­ ment team. Gruber was in Hastings Wednesday as a guest of the Kiwanis Club Gruber told club members that "the court system, as it was structured, was inadequate to meet lhe demands" of lhe increased litiga­ tion. and “streamlining needed to be done." As a result, he said, the Michigan Supreme Court initiated six court reorganiza­ tion projects, one of them in Barry County. The Barry County reorganization involved creating one trial court with three divi­ sions — circuit, district and family. Thus far the reorganization in Barry "has achieved some laudable results." Gruber said. "By sharing caseloads among judges, the Barry County Trial Court has eliminated its circuit court backlog, reduced the use of vis­ iting judges — which was a big ticket item in the court budget — and reduced the time needed for the resolution of cases. Improved information and budgeting systems have in­ creased data communication between lhe court and various county and state depart­ ments They have also led to a dramatic in­ crease in lhe collections of fines and costs, closer control over expenses and a coordi­ nated presentation of the court budget to the local funding unit The court has also devel­ oped a central juror pool and has coordinated assessment and counseling services. "These are significant improvements in (be delivery of justice in Barry County." he said. "If the project s leaders are successful, there is more to come. Plans for this year call for the completion of an integrated in­ formation management system, improved court security, a truly unified court budget, completion of an employee classification/compensation study in light of consoli­ dated duties, and a reduction in family divi­ sion expenses." Gruber said that there were still "hurdles to cross." including "training needs, scheduling problems, conflicting priorities, shifting job definitions and feelings of job insecurity, funding shortages, facility deficiencies, communication glitches, and the sheer short­ age of time to put each aspect of the new system to a full test." i Gruber said the pilot projects are due to progress on construction is being held up. "Our goal is to service the school as quickly as possible." he said. "Wc don't want lo encumber the schools with the issues of surrounding residences." Council of Barry County, past president of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, board member and fund-raiser for lhe county United Way. Fehsenfeld also has been active in lhe Barry County Futuring movement and many other area organizations. In addition lo honoring Fehsenfeld. KCCs board Wednesday night expressed thanks to lhe many others who made donations to the new county center. A "giving tree" has been placed in the lobby of the building to recognize all who contributed both privately and in the name of local businesses and industry. Individual plaques of recognition were presented to those in attendance. (Assistant Editor Elaine Gilbert con­ tributed to this story) Delton Supt. interviews planned for next week counts and attending bi-weekly meetings of the Judicial Council, a group made up of judges, court personnel, and local social and law enforcement agency representatives, which is responsible for administering the Barry County Trial Court Judicial Council meetings are open to the public. Gruber said. A consequence of increased public under­ standing of the court system, he said, is that where it can be less successful." • When asked why the courts have become Overloaded in recent years. Gruber deferred lhe question to Barry Trial Court Chief Judge Jim Fisher, a member of the Kiwahis. • Fisher told fellow Kiwanians that it was caused by "the breakdown of families and children bom out of wedlock." ; Fisher said the people coming through his Court don't plan for children, don't get mar­ ried. and move from relationship to relation­ ship "The children get left behind." he said. ‘'Nobody’s bringing up lhe kids." Gruber said courts in Michigan are begin­ ning to focus more time and attention on programs to assist families. In his speech. Gruber urged Kiwanians to help him "generate a community interest in and understanding of your local court sys­ Loans For Homeowners call for samc-day approval. Common Point Mortgage CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 "the courts, hopefully, will not seem such an alien place." and also, "when it comes time to support their activites. or refocus them when they arc not working properly, we will be better prepared, and perhaps more eager, to provide the resources necessary to do the job." Share Local Information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! year J When asked if the type of court consolida­ tion undertaken in Barry County would work In an urban center. Gruber said "the intention Is to find out where it can be successful and Regardless of credit history, Candidates for the position of superinten­ dent of Delton Kellogg Schools will be in­ terviewed during special meetings of the Del­ ton School Board April 21. 22. 23. 24. The meetings are scheduled for 7 p.m. in the high school home economics room. C­ 110. 327 North Grove St.. De»:on. The new superintendent will replace retir­ ing superintendent Dean McBeth. McBeth said previously that the board will be look­ ing for candidates who will carry on innova­ tions the distnet has made in the past several years as part of the Quality District Model program. Nifty fifty‘s on ffpnl (Tlh Th* purpose of this note* I* to M H be known that th* Bahinxxe Township Board has voted to rescind Ordinance* *5 eiectrical *nd *9 building, and thereby reverting back to MC'd by Sound Expos* Barry County. Effective January 1. 1997. Tracy Mtche* Baltimore Township Oerk We want to express our sincerest gratitude and appreci­ ation to all of those that sent gifts, cards and expressed their sympathy concerning lhe death of Robert Brasseur, a loved Oar sincerest and most heartfelt thank you, The audit for fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 1995 is available for inspection at the Hastings Charter Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings. Please call for an ap­ pointment. Mary Jeanne Brameur. Scott Brasseur. MD. Rita and Sarah Jeanne Brasseur. Mark Brasseur. RMT. C'en Brasseur. DC. RN Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 948-9690 or 945-3291 partners, office staff, patients, Pennock Hospital employees and medical staff for their support and patience during his absence. Hastings Sanitary Service 1869 N. Broadway. Hastings Ml. E.O.E. We we Love wit? iuu You Bunches ..... Cathy & Family Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... Inspection off Audit and dearly missed husband, father and grandpa. A special thanks goes to those that helped with his care allowing us to keep him home wilh his family and to those that were able to help with and attend the funeral events. Dr. Brasseur wishes to especially thank his medical Division of large waste services company seeks mechanic. Candidates must have at least 2 years experience in heavy equipment and large truck repair. Position offers excellent wages and bene­ fits including 401K and profit sharing. Qualified applicants please apply in person (with resume) Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at r Happy 70th Birthday Dad HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Thank You MECHANIC WANTED For a recorded simp of current rate torfonMtkxi. call I-SOO-4US BOND I-BOO-487-2663 Duane A Baas BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE 1997-1 Saturday April 19th Ask your banker or your employer about including U S Savings Bonds in your retirement savings program. I would like to take this opportunity to say goodbye and good luck as I was abruptly fired after 30 years of service to the Company. a floppy Birthday ShamROck Tavaui U S Savings Bonds are safe — they re backed by the full faith and credit of lhe United States They re also guaranteed to earn interest And they're both easy to buy — get them where you work or bank — and easy to afford. You can buy them for as little as $25. To Mends and Co-Workers at the l.w. Bliss Candy flUeo KAfcAbKE For years of easy rockin', make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. NOTICE Wi»h RALPH WERFR Tabled MOOT request for sanitary sewer. Approved road work. Adopted land Division Act resolution. Adopted Sabre Manufacturing resolution Fold outstanding bills. Adfoumed at 9:00 p.m. Bonnie I. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (4-17) agreement on a timely basis for lhe benefit of the schools." Penrod said Councilman David J as perse said. "It seems that there is an awful lol wc agree on. maybe 99 percent." Penrod said lhe two sides indeed agree on a lot. but there's just enough disagreement to keep things from happening. KCC, cont. from page 1 end this coming December, but the Supreme fourt may be asked to extend lhe deadline a tem." Doing so is important, he said, "because Michigan's court system statewide, and par­ ticularly Barry County, is undergoing sweep­ ing changes, and needs community support in order to succeed." Gruber urged Kiwanians to follow the progress of the courts by reading media ac- He added that ownership of the lines shouldn't stand in the way and that the city is willing to let the schools have ownership of lines in lhe township. He said neither lhe city nor township should own the lines. So where do the schools go from here? "Unless something wc haven't anticipated happens. 1 don't think we'll be able to reach Ct RTIHf > KT’., WORU TRAVEL SERIES Narrated by... John Holod THfHAH SMOKING? Patch. Gum. Cigarette - POISON___ I Our Program - Hypno*!* - SAFE ft EFFECTIVE I . I LIFETIME GUARANTEE - (Details at meeting) • Complete In One Hour • $60.00 - MC. Vila. Dlacovtr. Cosh ■ ■ “Hawaii” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! g If liable lo attend, cal Dtrscwonel Consulhng Institute • fld-ldS*S404 m Friday, Apr. 18 • 7PM ! THURSDAY • APRIL 24TH , Hastings Central School Auditorium ■ 1 PM • KMA • SUPER 8 1 ■ 4 PM* HASTINGS *TK TOC RESTAURANT I 1 6 PM • ALLEGAN • GRBWA1D AUDfTORRJM _ Organ Music Will Be Provided before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and At Intermission! WEIGHT? *. • -i.» • et i - Tckoti rrefUbU «f th* door ADULTS •400 STUDENTS �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 17, 1997 Parents press TK Board about alternative kindergarten schedule by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Some parents of kindergarteners told the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education Monday night about their interest in putting together an alternative schedule for their children’s classes. Spokeswoman Maria Fuller said a group of parents got together to think about alter­ native scheduling ideas, not to campaign against anyone, but to see if parents could have more choices as to when their kids at­ tend Under the present schedule, there are two kindergarten classes that meet two full days a week and alternate full days on Fnday One meets for full days on Monday and Wednes­ day and the other meets on Tuesday and Thursday The classes take turns meeting Fnday Fuller said the reason people in the com­ munity warn to sec changes in the schedule is because il there is a snow day. the class that docs not meet on Fnday that week loses another day of class. This has prompted con­ cerns that the classes might fall behind and that the amount of instructional hours the classes ended up with would not comply with state regulations. Because each student learns differently, some people interested in seeing changes said their children might benefit most from full day kindergarten classes and some fell their children might leam best with a half day of class every day Fuller said she did some research by call­ ing different school systems and lound that there is not a major difference in performance between students attending half day and whole day sessions. Because parents had a lol of different ideas about what they wanted for different individ­ ual children, they united with the decision to present the board with a plan that would al­ low families to choose between two different schedules 0/l^OU^.ih . at th© Church of Yajr Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches CHURCH OF THE NAZAUNE, 1716 North Broad­ way RaadaU Hartnaa. Pastor SoMtey Service*: 9:45 a.n Saadsy School Hoar; 1140 •-■ Moratot WonMp Service; 640 p.m Eveau* Servin; Wedaeadey: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adaks. Teem aad Children ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHUBCH. mrei.ni a 502 E. Boad Si (Hartings Church of God buddiag). 9 a.m. Holy Commuaxm 1st aad 3rd Sunday*. Montiag Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-2101 St Andrew’s u a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABEBNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hiitmgs, Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 am Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday Evening Servin 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home BMe Study, please call for more details. HASTINGS FllEE METHODIST CHUBCH. Comer State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday - 9:45 a m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teens; 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day - 940 a.m. Sensor Adah Bible Study 1040 a.m. Youth Adult Bi bte Study; 6:30 p.m. Kid's Qiizziag; 7.40 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further in­ formation call the church office. WELCOME CORNIRR UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hartings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Wor­ ship Servins: Sunday. 940 a.m.. Rev Ken Vaught. 1140 am .Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to 840 p.m BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 540p.m. Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill oh'enag. We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Chart's Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BOLE CHUBCH (formerly the Hastings Oran Brethren Church). 600 PoweO Rd.. I tmle east of Haatmgs Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Sctvkks 9:45 a m - Btbte Claaaes - for ail ^e>. 1040 a.m. - Morning Wontap Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Share* Your Faith. 5:30 p.m. Yomh meeting with "Youth With a Message", 945-9224. 6 30 p.m - Bible tfudy for all. ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHUBCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Mames 8 00 a m aad 1140 a m . Coafessiom Saturday 440-4:30 p.m. WOODGROVE BBETHBEN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coms Grove Rond Pomor Ben Her ram. Wheelchair accessible and elavaaor Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Weal. Paaaor Susan Trowbridge. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m ; Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Boa 63. Hart.ngi Ml 49058 PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OP GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship. Sunday. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CH8UST. 541 N Michigmi Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser Vices: Bible Claaaes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wedaeaday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 241! McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnana. Vicar. Phone 625-2050 (Dehon) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Mormng Mam 10:00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. HRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 30* E. Wondtewn. Harting*. Kevii Shorkcy. Aaron Welch. Minister of Mrnfe. Monung Worship 9:45 and 1140 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 and 1140 a.m. for children aad adnhs Fmadly Hour 640p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday: First Mon­ day of We Mondi Mom's Tune Out. Wednesday: Sr High Youth. Jr Awana at 6:30 and Prayer 740 Faithful Men. . Bible Study, udy Call church office for more information. unft* HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 Wert Stme Rond. Haeungs. Mich James A. CampM. Paaaor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. claaaes for all ages. Monung Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 640 p.m. Wednesday activities 740 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Qua (ages 2 through 7 or firrt grade). Kids Club or Junior BMe Quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Muuatnes or Teen Bible Qua (eges 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limns NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Ruacoe. (517) 852-9228. Monung Celebration 10 a m. FeUowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's mtntrtry. youth group, ■foh small group ministry, leader dup training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hartings Sunday Mau 9:30 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MA1NSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at l040a.rn .Wordup 1140a m.; Evening Service at 640 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 740 pm GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Huangs. Ml 49058 Rev Michael Anton. Purer. Ph. 945-9414 Sunday. April 20 - 840 A 10:45 Holy Coouaurtuon. 9:30 Sunday School (ail age*); 6.40 Flying Doves Thursday. April 17 - 7:30 Adult Choir; 840 AA. Friday. April 18 - 640 Weddmg Rehearsal Satur­ day. Apnl 19 - 9:30 Catechism 4; 440 Wedding. 640 Youth Group Meucan Supper. 840 NA. Mon­ day. April 21 - 7.40 W/ELCA Bridal Show Wednesday. April 23 — 10:00 Wordwatchers; 740 Advcamren. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor Stephen Weight (616) 758-3021 church phone; (616) 945-9200 home phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wedaeaday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also Nuncry available for all services. Bring the whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubtey. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office Hours Wed./Thun. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Kathy Count, choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a m. Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Monung Wor ship; 6.40 p.m. Evening Service. Wedneadey 6:45 p.m. Warriors (grades K-6th). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 7th-12A) Thursday 740 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 231 S. Broadway. Hartings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463. G. Kent Keller. Pernor Sally C. Kefier. Director of Noah's Ark Pre-School. Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director. Thunday. April 17 - 3:45-4:15 p.m Hamtrhmr Ensembte. 7.40 p.m "The Second Journey of Paul ” will be presented by Marjory Richards A Carolyn Coleman; Mary Circle (89) will homeu our fellowship; 740 p.m. Rehearsal for "Joaeph" m the Hall Saturday. April 19 740 p.m. “Victory" Parry - Din­ ing Room. All are invited! Bring a snack to there! Sunday. April 20 — 840 a m. Chancel Choir rehearsal 9.30 and 1140 a.m. Sunday mommg Worshgi Services The 9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM A FM Nursery is provided during both Services 9:50 am. Sunday Church School for all apes; 10:30 a m Coffee Hour ta the Dw mg Room Monday. April 21 — 1240 noon - Rotary "Senior Boys' Luncheon"; 740 p.m. Rehearsal for "Joaeph” - Dining Reran; 7:30 p.m. Trustees meeting - Lounge. Tuesday. April 22 - 11:30 a_m. SufT matt for prayer; 7 00 p.m. Stephen Ministers ■ Dining Room; 740 p.m. Rehearsal for "Joseph" ia the Hall. Wednesday. April 23— 7.40 p.m. Women's Orpnizatioa Board Meeting - Dmmg Room. 740 p.m. Rehearsal for "Joseph" ta the Hall HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Craig Supert. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education. Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship servke over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 am; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Worship 1140 a.m. with child care for in­ fants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade; Mi-Hi Youth Fellowship 4:00 p.m.; Senior Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS Family Night Light Meal. Bible Study. Kids Ac­ tivities starting 6:0U p.m. First Wednesday of month is Game Night. Friday. April 18 — Swiss Steak A Chicken Fundraiser Dinner for Barry County Habitat for Humanity 4:30 to 7:00 p.m Sun­ day. Apnl 20 — Monung Worship guest speaker Steve Reid. LOVE. Inc. - special music by Youth Belkhoir Thursday A Friday, Apnl 24 A 25 — Rummage Sale: Thursday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Fnday 8 00 a m to 5:00 pm Thursday. May I - National Dey of Prayer One schedule would be halfdays every day ot lhe week, the other would be full days on Monday and Thursday and a half day on Wednesday, or full days on Tuesday and Fri­ day and a halfday on Wednesday. The two schedules add up lo lhe same amount of hours per week and. Fuller said, would al’ow families lo choose which works belter for their schedules and their children's learning experience. The advantage of the half day every day schedule, she said, is that going to school every day will best prepare students for first grade. They would retain more information by daily contact and half days would be less stressful for younger kindergarten students. Fuller added that since there is no separate program for the younger kindergarteners, this could be a benefit. Because each child devel­ ops differently, a lull day of school could be advantageous to some students, but not to others The full day schedule, she said, would of­ fer flexibility and would require lower busing costs, more instructional time, and less time spent on traveling and putting on coats, a slower pace day. and better preparation for a full day first grade schedule. School Board President Dan Parker said board members got together to examine the situation in preparation for this meeting and found that there is no strong indication that either schedule is belter than the other. Because of this the original decision to have full day classes was that busing costs would be less because half days would re­ quire more runs. Parker said he is open lo suggestions but wanted lo let the community understand why the district chose lo go with full days. Gary VanElsl said he recalled lhal another reason for the decision was because with the half day schedule, kids went home in the middle of the day and many parents work all day. Wendy Romph said teachers felt there was more continuity with a full day program, and that in the past, when parents did have a choice between half and full days, more Sm KINDERGARTEN, cent. Pap It |_____ PatriciaJane Ferguson Htrtita HWBort NASHVILLE - Ralph Levi Hanchett, age 87, of Nashville, passed away, Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. He was born on April 11,1909 in Ypsilanti, the son of Foster Levi and Mabel (Procter) HanchetL Mr. Hanchett attended school in Plymouth and moved to the Batt'e Creek area after. He married Nina Coffman in Hastings on June 17, 1934. Mr. Hanchett fanned most of his life and raised cattle and milk cows. He also worked at Eaton Manufacturing and in later years worked at the Nashville Gravel Company. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Grange. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and reading Zane Grey Western novels. Mr. Hanchett was preceded in death by three brothers, Everett Hanchett, Clifford Hanchett and Hany Miller and one sister, Dda Hanchett He is survived by his wife, Nina; one daught­ er, Darlene Hughes of Nashville; two grand­ daughters, Kathi (Bob) Schroder of Bellevue and Kaye (Ed) Herrera of San Bernardio, Cali­ fornia; two great grandsons, Wyatt and Tanner Schroder and one nephew, Ted Hanchett of New Mexico. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 11, 1997 at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. Rev. Don Roscoe officiated. Burial took place at Ellis Cemetery, Lacey. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society. | WOODLAND - Hertha Wallicaek, 87. of Woodland passed away Wednesday. April 9, 1997 al her residence. She was bora on November 26, 1909 in Hamburg Altona. Germany, the daughter of Hermann and Hesieoe (Rchling) Kreibnhm. Mrs. Wallicaek was married to Rudolf Walticaek on June 23, 1933 in Hamburg Alto­ na. Germany. She waked fa the American Occupation Forces in Germany as an interpreter after WWIL In 19S6 the family was apotnered by the Russel Haruler family ot Clarksville when Hertha was waiting fa the United Brethren Church in Kanel. Germany, tn the United States she worked fa Judge Schuster in Hast­ ings and later for the Hastings Mutual Insur­ ance Company from which the retired. Mrs. Walliczek wm a member of the St Cyril's Catholic Church of Nashville. She was preceded in death by one brother, Helmut and one sister, Karla. Mrs. Walliczek is survived by her husband, Rudolf; four sons, Uwe (Sandy) Walliczek of Woodland, Harald (Mary) Walliczek of Wood­ land. Juergen (Norma) Walliczek of Nashville and Norbert (Lots) Wall,czck of Will, New Jersey; fourteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren and one sister, Gertrude Schariemann of Hamburg Altona, Germany. Funeral mass was celebrated on Saturday, April. 12, 1997 at St Cyril's Catholic Church in Nashville. Fr. Charles Fischer officiated. Interment took place in Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangementa were made by Koops Rmeral Chapel. Lake Odesaa. | HASTINGS • Anthony J. Qiigg. age 2, of Hailing^ paaaed away on Monday, April 14, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. He waa born on December 23,1994 in Battle Creek. He was a foster child of John and Joyce Vtlleneue. Anthony is survived by his fooer parents, John and Joyce ViUeneue; two foster sisters, Kuala and Eva ViUeneue and a foster brother, Joseph ViUeneue, all of Hastings. Visitation will be Thursday, April 17,1997 at the church al 9:00 a.m. until lhe funeral time. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 17,1997 at Hastings Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, 600 N. Airport Rd. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Memorial contributions may be made to Anthony J. Quigg Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Carrol HUaoaaJofmoti DELTON - Carrol William Johnson, age 80. passed away on Wednesday, April 9. 1997. He was born on March 20, 1917 in Wake­ man. Ohio, lhe son of McKinley Johnson and Esther Johnson Cole. Bill graduated from the Wakeman, Ohio High School in 193S/6. He continued his education al Ohio State and other Ohio colleges and served with five brothers in the Navy during WWIL The American Legion, the Fiddler's Jamboree and membership with the Retired Seniors Volunteers and the Good Sam RV Club were lus later life affiliations. Bill was a Square Dance Caller, Fiddler and Singer. He retired after 28 yean from General Motor Corporation, Fisher Guide Plant in Columbus and was active many yean in Harness Racing, racing in several states He moved to the Michigan home in 1987 and has served as volunteer at Aunt Ellen's Attic in Delton, greeting and entertaining visiton and repairing and polishing old jeweriy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esther Johnson Cole and his father, McKinley Johnson; two brothers, Richard (Peggy) John­ son formerly of Reynoldsburg. Ohio and Kenneth Cole, formerly of Holiday, Florida. Mr. Johnson leaves his wife, Kathleen Mudge Johnson; three daughters, Pat (Mrs. Keith Repp). Jenny (Mrs. Russel Rich) and Roberta Green; twe .tep-children, Tim Mudge and Betsy (Mrs. Dennis Keller); nine grand­ children; nine great-grandchildren; He was eldest of eleven children. His brothers and sisters are Donald of Oberlin, Ohio, Charles (Mattie) of Searcy, Arkansas, Gladys Hollo­ way of Ashville, North Carolina, James (Dodie) of Woodville, Ohio. Theodore (Ardith) of Elyria, Wilma Postle of Ashland. Ohio, Marion of Gulfport. Florida and Frank Cole (Annie) of Stockton, New York; there are several close nieces and nephews. A Lutheran Memorial Service is being planned for Carrol Wm. (Bill) Johnson by his family in Columbus, Ohio to be held at 2:00 p.m. on April 19, 1997. Cremation took place through Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Arrangements were made by Funeral Home in Delton. Williams |Gertrude G. l^tr | DELTON - Gertrude G. Tyler, age 99. of Delton, pesaed away Saturday, April 12,1997 at her home. Mrs. Tyler was born on November 22,1897 at Eaton County, lhe daugfaer of Ernest & Adeline (Gehman) Granger. She was raised in the Vermontville area and attended country achoola there Gertrude was married to Arthur G. Tyler on November 22, 1915, moved to the Hastings area in 1930 and has resided at her present address since 1958. She waked primarily as a homemaker in her own home She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur G. Tyler, Sr. on December 22, 1988; son, Robert Tyler, daughters, Phyllis Johnson (1985) & Ella Armbruster (1992); two great grandchildren; brother, Dorr Granger; sisrer, Mildred Carey. Mrs. Tyler is survived by a daughter. Barna M. Tyler of Delton A Hudson. Florida; son. Arthur G. (Virginia) Tyler, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida; 14 grandchildren; 35 great grandchil­ dren; 22 great great grandchildren; 3 great great great grandchildren; brother, Keith Granger of Lansing; two sisters, Iva Amspacher of Otarlooe and Marjory Childs of Vermontville. Services were held on Monday, April 14, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Bill Tyler officiated. Burial was al Rutland Township Cemetery in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry-Eaton Home Health Care. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Lonta I. Knowles HASTINGS - Lana I. Knowles, age 96, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, April 11, 1997 at Tbornapple Mana. Mrs. Knowles was born on August 17,1900 at Lake Odessa, lhe daughter of Randall & Floy (Cotton) Lipscomb She wzs raised in Lake Odessa and Grand Rapids areas and attended schools there She graduated Lake Odessa High School in 1920 and went on lo receive a Teachers Certification. She married Orno Knowles on October 8, 1925 and he died on October 16, 1992. They moved to the Hastings area in 1941. Mrs. Knowles taught school a few years at North Jordan. Chery and Woodland. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Womens Circle of the Church and lhe Freeport Order of Easter n Star Mrs. Knowles was also preceded m death by her parents; two sisters, Dacy Lipscomb and Donna Dunham and two brothers, Ono and Ford Lipscomb. She is survived by two daughters, Myrna Handley of Concord, California and Donna June McCarty of Galveston, Texas; one son. Randy (Nancy) Knowles of Gun Lake; eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 14, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial took place al Lakeside. Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made lo Delton District Library Building Fund. | HASTINGS - Patricia Jane Ferguson, agt 56. of Hastings, passed away Sunday. April 13, 1997 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings She was born May 21, 1940 in Delton, the daughter of William and Thea (Gillona) Hart Mrs. Ferguson graduated from Hastings High School in 1958 and was employed by Viking Corporation fa three yearn She married Gary M. Ferguson on February 14. 1959. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of St. Rose <f Lima Catholic Church, St Rose Guild, Haat­ ings Womens Club, Multiple Sdcrtxis Society and lhe Recreation and Education of Multiple Sclerosis Group. She enjoyed oil painting, her grandchildren and walks with fnends. Mrs. Ferguson is survived by her husband. Gary M. Ferguson; one son, William M. (Rita); three daughters, Sandra D. Brown. Julie M. (Jeff) LaJoye, both of Hastings and Stacy A. (Jim) Peck of Delton; parents, William H. and Thea C (Gillona) Hart of Haatings; nine grand­ children; two sisters, Joan B. Allenling of Naples, Florida and Jeanne Q (John) Schowalter of Richland and several nieces and nephews. Funeral mass was held Wednesday. April 16,1997 at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings Fr. Charles H. Fischer officiaaed. Memorial contributions may be made to The Michigan Chapter of Multiple Sclerosis. Arragements were made by Girrbach Funer­ al Home in Hastings. | Jaaoa E- FrisUle| SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS - Jason E. Friddle, age 24, of San Antonio, Texas and formerly of Nashville, died Monday, April 7, 1997 at Santa Rosa Hospital, San Antonio ata a long illness. He was born September 10,1972 in London, England, the eon of Steven A Jeanne Friddle. Mr. Friddle attended the Christian school at Nashville Nazarene Church, the Maple Valley High School and graduated from high school in Spokane, Washington. He was a chess champion, enjoyed fishing, playing checkers, four wheeling and playing hide and go seek in lhe woods. Mr. Friddle is survived by his mother, Jean­ ne Flower of San Antonio. Texas; father. Steven Friddle of Spokane, Washington; one sister, Beverly in San Antonio, Texas; two brothers, Daniel Hill in the British Army and Adam Friddle of San Antonio, Texas; ate step brother, Patrick Flower of San Antonio, Texas; grandparents, Paul and Jeanette Friddle of Nashville and many auras, uncles and ccasinB. Graveside services woe held on Saturday, April 12,1997 at the Wilcox Cemetery. Nash­ ville. Rev. Lester DeGroot of Nashville Baptist Church officiated. Memorial contributions may be mide to Muscular Dyflrophy Asaociition. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. HASTINGS - Russell B. Snyder, 66, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 1997 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. LAKE ODESSA - Clarence A. Kennedy, 62, of Lake Odessa passed away Friday, April 11, 1997 at his residence. He was born on August 21, 1934 in Stroh, Indiana, the son of Clarence and Virginia (Gaskill) Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy attended Holt High School and lived in the Holt and Lansing area before moving to Lake Odessa in 1970. He was employed at Central Soya in Port­ land for 17 yean retiring in 1986 due to ill health. Mr. Kennedy was a member and past presi­ dent of the Woodland Fraternal Order of the Eagles 83782. He is survived by his wife, Dolores; five daughters, Colleen Kennedy, Kathleen Kennedy and friend Lenny Cross of Lake Odessa, Loreen (Charles) Quillan of Lake Odessa, Joleen (Ed) Judkins of Portland and Kelli Kennedy and friend Brent Gauld of Ionia; three sons, Patrick Kennedy of Lansing, Timothy Kennedy of Lake Odessa and John "Jack” (Carrie) Kennedy of Woodland; four­ teen grandchildren; two great grandchildren and one sister, Lauriane (Fred) Church of Same, California. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 14, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Rev. James Vendewarker offi­ ciated. Interment took place at lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Clarence Kennedy Memorial Fund. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 17, 1997 — Page 7 Social News Wilbur-Vruggink united in marriage Michele Lynn Wilbur and Anthony Jay Vruggink were united in Christ on Dec. 7, 1996 at Grace Community Church in Hudson­ ville. Parents of the couple arc Ralph and Kathy Wilbur of Hastings and Jerry and Susan Vruggink of Hudsonville. Andrea Wilbur attended the bride as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Karen Vruggink, Cheryl Gordillo, and Michelle Scriber. Joel Nickersen served as best man. Groomsmen were Johnathan Whitman. Doug Kerkstra. and Richard Postma. The newlyweds now reside in 'Aalter where the groom is a student al Cornerstone College majoring in music education. The bride is a special education teacher employed by Tri County High School. Hydes celebrating 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. George R. Hyde are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Dxs Dutchman Eaaenhaus in Indiana Mr. Hyde and the former Elizabeth Ann Bergman were married April 19, 1947 at Augsburg Lutheran Church in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Hyde was a coach at Hudson and Ithaca. Michigan and retired from Delton Schools after 30 yean of teaching. Mn. Hyde also retired from Dehoa School as a business teacher. Their children are Stephen Hyde, Delton; David and Marcia Hyde, Kalamazoo. Two torn. Rick and Jim are deceased. There are eight grandchildren. Katke-Gillum to be wed April 26 Woodland N€WS by Catherine Lucas A community praise service will be at 7 p.m Sunday. April 20 This service will be sponsored by lhe Lakewood Youth Center and will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church, located on M-50 cast of Lake Odessa. The purpose of this service is to let the community know what has been happening at the Youth Center in lhe last few months. Students will be allowed to share what they have seen God do in their own lives and how they hope lo impact this community for God. Everyone is encouraged to be there to sec what God is doing and how they can be a part of it. There will be no collection taken. If you have any questions, call Pastor Jim Holloway al 367-4018 Ionia County National Bank in Woodland Manager Gayle Williams said they have re­ ceived some donations for the Woodland Veterans Memorial project and arc ready for more when they come in. If you wish to do­ nate to lhe cost of this monument to be erected in the Woodland Memorial Park, just drop your contribution off at the bank. The Woodland Woman’s Study Club met at the Woodland Lions Club building last Tuesday afternoon. Those present were Alice Morrow. Marguerite Baitinger. Marguerite Dick. Orpha Enz. Edna Crothers, Wilma Townsend. Catherine Lucas. Edna Wise. Ellen Miller. Virginia Crockford and Betty Hynes. Each member told about a trip the) had taken. Ellen Miller told about time she had spent touring parts of Europe al the end of her service as an army nurse in World War n. Edna Crothers read some humorous mate­ rial. She also reported that former club presi­ dent Lee King had been in the area. King now lives in Louisiana but still has two daughters in Michigan. The Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening. There were 12 members and no guests at the meeting. A note of thanks for cooking and serving the pancake and sausage meal at Crop Pro­ duction Service's recent spring event was read. The club expressed its thanks for the large donation from that company for those services to Mike Wrubei of Crop Production Services who is a member of the Lions Club. Club president Corey Bailey presented membership awards to George Speas for 15 years and to Lester Yonkers for 10 years. Kilpatrick Missionary Society April din­ ner was held al the church last Wednesday at noon. The ladies served r'ast beef and a talertot casserole with vegetables, salads and dessert to 21 people I have been hearing TV weather men pre­ dicting “white rain" and wondered what that was. But while 1 was driving on Friday, big fluffy white flakes flew through the air. and when they hit anything, they instantly turned into water. Is lhal “white rain"? Woodland Lions Club president Corey Bailey presents membership awards to Les Yonkers for 10 years and George Speas for 15 years at a recent meeting. No one would believe it is the middle of April from lhe weather. Wc had snow Fri­ day night, hail imi Saturday and snow was on the ground Sunday morning. The boy in last week's picture was a grandson of Joyce Faught, Steven Cheney. The storage shed lhal was upside down on the picnic table after the wind storm last is now turned right side up but is still not back on its foundation. It will become a play house for grandchildren. Paul David lost a lot of his oil painting supplies and gathered up what lie could find from property south of them. Wayne DcPotty has sold lhe old Lykins Welding Shop on Main Street for a new business. I understand the new owner will rebuild some kind of trucks for fire depart­ ments and already has several jobs lined up. An Eagle Scuut Court of Honor was held for Patrick Doyle Sunday afternoon at Lake­ wood United Methodist Church by Troop 300 of Lake Odessa This troop has produced a large number of Eagle Scouts in the last few years and Casey Wells will be recog­ nized as an Eagle Scout in two weeks. Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley spent the spring break in Atlanta. Ga. visiting wilh their daughters and granddaughter. The Rev. Ward Pierce attended lhe Global Gathering, held by the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries quadrennial event in Kansas City. Kansas, last week. Bob and Virginia Crockford recently flew to Phoenix. Ariz., and visited Dr. Douglas and June Bonn in Peoria. Ariz.. about 10 days While they were there. Harold and Nell Stannard drove lo Peoria from Califor­ nia and spent three days. Virginia said bolh of their flights were unpleasant hassles. Going out they were de­ layed by mechanical, and returning an ice storm trapped them in Minneapolis overnight. While in Arizona, they saw Dave and Louise Smith of Lake Odessa who have just moved into a new condo. They also saw Dal­ las and Norine Braden of Lake Odessa. GIRL, Kennedy Margaret born at Pennock Hospital on March 30. 1997 at 2:22 a.m. to Michael and Annette Weston of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 5 ozs. and 1816 inches long. BOY, Kenneth Michael born at Pennock Hospital on April 1. 1997 at 4:39 p.m. lo Kenneth and Rhonda Kenyon of Dehoa. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 ft inches long. GIRL, Kennedy Nicole born at Pennock Hospital on April 1, 1997 at 12:41 p.m. to Brian and Fredia Prysock of Clarksville. Weighing 8 lbs. 7ft ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Breanna born at Pennock Hospital on April 1, 1997 at 4:07 p.m. to Darrell aad Karen Baughman of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 5ft ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Mike, Karie and Jason Hilley are phased to announce the arrival of Kennedy Lynn Hilley on April 2. at 9:55 a.m. at But­ terworth Hospital. At birth she weighed 8 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Terry and Judy Hilley, Ken and Evelyn david. Great Grandparents are Dick and Evelyn Bjork, and John and Vera Lich. The ceremony uniting Mary Lou Katke and Brian Curtis Gillum in marriage will be per­ formed on April 26. 1997. The future bride, of Big Rapids, is the daughter of Richard and Janet Katke of Mecosta. She is a graduate of Ferris State University. Her fiance, also of Big Rapids, is the son of Henry Jr. and Harriett Gillum of Nashville and Neal and Sandra Wilkins of Freeport. He is a graduate of Central High School and Fer­ ris State University. Bosses... Zona Thomas to mark 75th Honor your secretary by submitting his or her name in the... Zona Thomas will celebrate her 75<h birth­ day Saturday. April 19th at the Welcome Cor­ ners Church from 1-5 p.m. Family, friends and neighbors are invited to stop by for lunch and visit. Hosted by the family. Jim, Joy and Judy Thomas, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. No gifts, please. Banner Secretaries Contest Three names will be drawn and those three will receive valuable prizes from local merchants including: Peplinski-Williams plan Aug. 16 wedding Five generations Front row, Jason. Jason Todd and great-great grandmother Alma Faul. Back row. grandmother Kay Morgan and great-grandfather Oliver Boulter Donald and Marion Peplinksi of Maple Ci­ ty, Michigan and David and Mary Williams of Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their children Mamie Ann Peplinksi and Nicholas Alexander Williams. Mamie is a 1992 graduate of Glen Lake High Schoo) in Maple City. She completed her bachelor's degree in commercial recrea­ tion in December. 1996. at Central Michigan University and is presently completing an in­ ternship in this field. Nicholas is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School. He graduated in 1994 from Cen­ tral Michigan University with degrees in psychology and sports studies He completed his masters degree in sports administration in December. 1996. and is presently employed as an administrative assistant with the American Baseball Coaches Association. Mamie and Nicholas will be married in Traverse City on Aug. 16. 1997 Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. • Barlow Florist and Christian Bookstore • Hastings Flower Shop • King's Music Center • Felpausch • Hastings Chrysler • Bosley Pharmacy • County Seat • Mexican Connexion • Hodges Jewelry & Gifts • Arby's • Gilmore Jewelers • Back Door Deli • Cinders Pharmacy • Short Cuts Names will be announced in the April 24 issue of The Banner. Mail or fax us your secretary's name by Secretary Name------------------------------------------------------------ Monday, April 21 Company--------------------------------------------------------------------- Fax Number 945-5192 Boss Name-------------------------------------------------------------------- Telephone-------------------------------------------------------------------BANNER. 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Box 188 Hostings. Ml 49058 - or FAX to 945-5192 - or DROP OFF ot the Banner Office �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 17, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: MOffTttAM NOTICE ROBERT A TREMAIN * ASSOCIATES PC. IS AT­ TEMPTING TO COLLECT A Df BT AND ANY INFOP MATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOP THAT PUPPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Dwfoult bos b^n mod* in the condition* of a mortgage mode by VICTOR A. FEATHERLY. UNMARRIED MAN to AAA MOP TGAGE P FINANCIAL CORPORATION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION dated December 5. 1995. and recorded on January 8. 1996. in Liber 648. on page 985. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by sold mortgage to Contimortgoge Corporation, by an assignment dated December II. 1995. and recorded on Oc­ tober 29. 1996. in liber 676. on pogo 829 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there it claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty seven thousand two hundred thirteen and 06/100 dollart (857.213.06). including interest at 15.500% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a tale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at II 00 a.m. on Moy 8. 1997. Said premises are situated in Village of Mid dleville. Barry County. Michigan and are described LOT 8 AND 10 ANO THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 9. ALL OF BLOCK 65 OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 Of PLATS ON PAGf 27 ALSO THE NORTH 8 ROOS OF LOT 1. BLOCK 64. BE MG A PIECE OF LAND 8 ROOS NORTH ANO SOUTH BY 4 ROOS EAST AND WEST OF SAID LOT I. BLOCK 64. AU OF THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ACCOR­ DING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED M LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 77. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted March 27. 1997 CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for: Assignee or Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates. P.C. 40’. South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (4/24) MOTTMM FOBKLOWRI SALK THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode In the conditions of a mortgage made by Robert W. Rogers and Christine S. Rogers, his wife to Heartwell Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee., dated Oc­ tober 23. 1987 and recorded on October 29. 1987 in Libor 458. on Pago 795. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to OCWEN FEDERAL BANK. FSB. f/k/a Berkeley Federal Bonk and Trust. FSB os assignee, by an assignment dated November 1. 1990. which was recorded on October IS. 1995. in Libor 683. on Pago 256. Barry County Records, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Three Thousand Throe Hundred Siaty-Nine and 66/100 dollars (843.369.66). in­ cluding interest at 10.5 per annum. Under the power of solo contained in sold mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foredated by a solo of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on May 1. 1997. Sold promises are situated in Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and are describ­ ed as; Lots 237 and 238 of Algonquin Lake Resort Pro­ perties Unit Number 2. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo X days from the date of such sole. Dated: March X. 1997 OCWEN FEDERAL BANK. FSB FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for OCWEN FEDERAL BANK. FSB XIX Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File 897020949 (4/17) TWOMEY MAGGINI. PIC 212 Waters Building Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (616) 459-6168 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANO ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE nones or M00T0A0K rOMCLOMMK SALK Default has occurod in the conditions of a mor­ tgage mode by Bruce D. Frohriep. an individual, mortgagor, to Plymouth Mortgage Company. Inc., mortgagee, by a mortgage doted Moy 16. 19B9. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on Moy 23. 1989. in liber 482. page 756. and assigned by mortgagee to Plymouth Sav­ ings Bank, a Massachusetts savings bonk, of 95 Bedford Street. Middleborough. MA 02346. assignee, by on assignment dated Moy 16. 1989 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds lor Barry County. Michigan, on May 23. 1989 in liber 482. pogo 760. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage duo and payable forthwith. A* of the date of this notice, there is claimed to bo duo. including for principal and Interest on sold mortgage, the sum of 831.645.95. and Interest will continue on the principal balance of 8X. 182.91 at the rate of 11.375 percent. No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover lhe debt secured by sa»d mortgage, or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of lhe power of sale contained In said mortgage, and the statute In such cose made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, as provided In said mortgage, and all legal* costs, charge* and ex­ penses. including attorneys' fees allowed by law. and all taxes and insurance premiums po*d by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged promise* at public solo to the highest bidder at the East Door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan on Thursday. May 22. 1997 at 1:00 p.m. The promises covered by sold mortgage are situated In Township of Hope, Barry County. Michigan, and are described a* follows: A parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of Section 31. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West, described as BEGINNING at a point 1.092 foot South of the Northwest comer of said Section 31; thence East 190 feet; thence south IX foot; thence West 190 foot; thence North IX feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING and commonly known as 9255 Miller Rood. Dolton. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will bo six (6) month* from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned In ac­ cordance with MQ 600X41 o. in which com the redemption period shall be X days from the date uf sale. Dated April 8. 1997 TWOMEY MAGGINI. PIC Attorneys for Plymouth Savings Bank j — 1 1—k-----wav io senoorenoorg 212 Water* Building Grand Rapid* . Ml 49500 (616)439-6168 (8-15) 7:X p m. - Regular meeting - All board member* and about sixty resident*. Motion to approve bid to Hargfo Construction for now addition. '* Motion to hire consultant re: Heritage Rood. Motion to allow Capitol Consultants to complete the Water/Sewor projections and district del inoation. Motion to adopt the recommendation from the Road Commission re: gravel rood*. Motion to incraaM mileage to 31.5 cent* per mile. Motion to approve one budget adjustment. Motion to adopt Resolution Supporting a PurchoM of Development Right* Nomination. Voucher* approved for payment. Treasurer* and Zon. Adm. report received and placed on filo. Received Article 82 Schedule of Regulation* a* first reading. Received Article 83 Amendment to Article V a* first reading. Received Article 84 Re-Zoning of Dailey* proper­ ty from RS to C3. Motion to refer back to Planning 8 Zoning. Adjournment ot 9:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bodford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edward* (4-17) Ann Landers Insensitive invite Dear Ann Landers: My "problem" may no< merit space in your column, but your opi­ nion would be greatly appreciated. A while back, my sister’s daughter was get­ ting married While I was happy for my niece (1 like her very much), my sister and 1 had a strained relationship for years. This sister took it upon herself to plan a family reunion the same weekend as her daughter’s wedding. On my invitation, she wrote. "Be aware that your ex-husband and his new wife have been invited to both the wedding and the family reunion." When I read that. I was stunned. I felt as if I had been slapped in tnc face. My sister had every right to invite anyone she whned to the wedding, but I believe she was totally out of line to invite a sibling’s ex­ spouse and his new wife to a family reunion. When a couple divorces, especially if there are no children involved, the family structure changes and the old ex is definitely considered out of ’. e. family picture. I have remarried and have a wonderful hus­ band. I felt the inclusion of my ex-husband was an insult to me and to my husband. My sister has always been very close to my ex­ husband philosophically, politically and spiritually They consider themselves "soul mates." Clearly, her friendship with him took precedence over my feelings. 1 am deeply hurt. Am I justified in thinki. q that she betrayed me? — L.M., Somewhere in Florida. Dear L.M.: The Landers Law on Invitations is as follows: The host or hostess has the right lo invite anyone he or she wvhes to a party or family celebration. The invitee has lhe right to accept the invitation or decline. I would not characterize what your sister dad as an act of betrayal, but it was certainly insensitive. 1 hope, however, that you went to the celebration, held your head high and showed off your wonderful husband. Belated children Dear Ami Landers: I'd tike to comment oo the tetter from the woman who married an older man and regretted that they had had ro children together. After the death of my first wife when I was 47,1 married a young woman of 27. Since 1 had two adult children and several grand­ children, 1 felt no urge to go through the com­ plications of child rearing again. My new wife agreed This worked out well for eight years, until Mture's mseernal instinct caught up with my wife. She intentionally got pregnant. I loved, my wife very much and realized that she had a right to a normal life, io we agreed to have the baby. We were blessed with a beautiful tittle girl. Two yean later, we had fine baby. boy. 1 was 60 when he was bom. That was 28 years ago Since I was retired and able to spend all day with my young children, I felt very close to them. Now, at 88. 1 have spent a third of a century with my wonderful son and daughter, watching them grow up. One is a graduate of Stanford University. The other graduated from the University of Southern California. When they come home to visit us, we have a marvelous time. 1 am filled with gratitude that my young wife insisted on giving me such a priceless gift. I'm sure the children have ad­ ded yean to my life. I’m — Blessed in California. Dear Calif.: Those May-December mar­ riages are often very good or very bad. I’m happy that yours is in the first category. Long may you love. Gtm of the Day (Crotet W.C. Adds)- I reed some very bud news today. The cnet of he. aaw up S2 a quart. n* Rules still rule Dear Ann Landers: My mother passed away a month ago. and 1 found this column of yours in her box of "special things." I hope you will print it again. A lot of parents should see it. — Charlotte in Mountain, Wis. Dear Charlotte: Thanks for asking. This essay was originally prepared by the police department of Houston, Texas, and appeared in my column back in 1959. It received a great deal of positive comment then, and 1 am pleased to run it again. Here it is: 12 Rafes for Riteiag DehnqM Chldrea 1. Begin in infancy to give the child everything he warns. In this way, he will grow to believe the world owes him a living. 2. When he picks up bad words, laugh al him. This will make him think he's cute. It will also encourage him to pick up “cuter" ph rases that will bl ow off the lop o f your head later. 3. Never give him any spiritual training. Wail till he is 21, and then tel him "decide for himself.” 4. Avoid use of the word “wrong." It may develop a guilt complex. This will condition him io believe, later, when he is arrested for stealing a car, that society is against him and he is being persecuted. 5. Pick up everything he leaves lying around — books, shoes and clothing. Do everything for him ro he will be experienced in throwing all responsibility onto others. 6. Let him read any primed mailer he can gel his hands on. Be careful that the silver­ ware and drinking glasses are sterilized, but tel his mind feast on garbage. 7. Quarrel frequently in the presence of your child. In this way. he will not be too shocked when the home is broken up later. 8. Give a child all the spending money he wants. Never let him earn his own. Why should he have things as tough as you had them? 9. Satisfy his every craving for food, drink and comfort. See that every sensual desire is gratified. Denial may lead to harmful frustration. 10. Take his pan against neighbors, teachers and policemen. They are all prejudic­ ed against your child. 11. When he gets into real trouble, apologize for yoursel' by saying. "I never could do anything with him " 12. Prepare for a life of grief. You will be apt to have it. Parrot joke Gem of the Day: Some people spend the first half of their lives indulging in excesses that shorten the last half. Do yon have questions about sex. but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet. "Sex and the Teenager,” is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens. do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada. send USS.) Capyit|M 1W7 CrveMn lac. Kyle Blaine Aukerman, Detain nd Julie Mane Goff. Detain Peace Lyn Hull. Freeport aad Katherine Helen Beader. Caledonia Donld Keith Shine. Jr.. Middleville nd Kindierty Jen Siuon. Middleville Phillip Harold Jacobaoa. MiddleviUe aad Theron Lvn Baermn. MiddleviUe. Rmtaey Ctade McMillin. Jr.. MiddleviUe ■ad Tub Lyn Roth. Middleville. PROBLEMS SPECIFIC TO WOMEN FROM A WOMAN’S PERSPECTIVE! Dr Tammy Geurkink uses a variety of techniques to treat female health problems. FREE COLPOSCOPY - included with every routine pelvic examination. PMS - MENOPAUSE Most Women Can Be Helped Call for free brochure "Medical Service of Special Interest to Women" Osteoporosis Infections Estrogen Replacement Public Notice from left) Gail Foster, Bob Casey. Elsie Sage. Jack Walton. Larry Moore. Lois Miller. Donna Kinney; (standing) Flo Goodyear. Jane Sinclair. Agnes Hollister, Elizabeth Nevins. Mike Hook. Dorothy Wolfe, Keith Sage, Juanita Slocum and Ralph Gies. Morey and Pat Greenfield were not available for the photo. It’s Our Business To Build New Business m r* tore to YOuf bustneu W* ini new wOertj newfwena rdneiMv-engsgrtcoupe nwuraru rd e tft*m know «*c you re wnre you rt rd wm you hM to i^r Ria«aM» At W»«re Wigon* The City ot Hastings Department of Public Services will be picking up brush and yard waste during the week of April 21st. Said Items should be at the curb at 7:00 a.m. the first morning (April PMS Abnormal Pap Smears CITY OF HASTINOS SPRING CLEAN-UP OF BRUSH AND YARD WASTE Menopause Post-Hysterectomy Tickets available for Hastings Alumni banquet in June Work is already in progress to plan the June 14 Hastings Alumni Association Banquet which will be held Saturday. June 14 at the Hastings High School cafeteria. A punch table will open at 6 p.m.. followed by dinner at 6:30. Tickets are available at Bosley's Pharmacy in Hastings or from Lois Miller (795-3797), 716 Grand Rapids St.. Middleville. Mich. Pictured at a recent planning session are (seated. Preventative Health Care Clinic SC 44th ft S E (Just of Breton) • Grind Rapids. MJ W50R (616) 455-3550 21st). MlAtC DO NOT USE MASTIC BAOS Only yard trimmings and brush will be accepted. NO MfTALS, or OAMAM w« be accepted. For further information regarding waste pick up. please call the City ol Westings office at 945-2468. Evertl Q. Manehum. City Clerk ; Dear Ann Landers: 1 recently read the par­ rot story in your column and thought it was mediocre. Here's a better one: A mother bought a talking parrot as a gift «, for her son s 50th birthday. She spent $500 for the bird because he could speak five -. languages. When she saw her son the next day, she ask- r ed. “How did you tike the bird?" Her son said, "He was delicious." t Mother said. "Oh, my heavens! Don’t tell me you ate the bird. Did you know he could speak five languages!?” The man replied, “If he could speak five 1 languages, why didn’t he say something?"------ * L.P. in Washington. D.C. uDear L.P.: Thanks for the story, it’s a hoot. Char Bain, 945-2729 1 x n a ns * , -J -j *7 -I r? .•* ad �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 17, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... The hamlet of Linden by Joyce F. Weinbrecht There once was a hamlet named Linden. It was located on Section 36 of Bowne Township in Kent County, where the Col­ dwaler River crosses the county line between Barry and Kent counties. It has been speculated that the name Linden came from the *'linden*' or bass wood trees, which grew in abundance along the river there, with their honey Tilled aromatic blossom. The Coldwater River, known as the Little Thomapple in Barry County, was a very rapid stream, which lent itself to the building of dams and nulls, which were built along its banks, both in Barry County and in Kent County. Bela Brown recognized the need for lumber and there was an abundance of timber in die area. The area was settling fast as pioneers came into the territory in the 1850s. He built a mill on the river in 1854. The mill was the center of the start of several other businesses. Joseph Richardson followed Brown as owner of the mill and it became known as Richard­ son’s Mill. The need for a grist mill was evident as the sealers of the area beginning to come to this part of the country, had to travel to the nearby towns with their grain to be ground into animal feed, cornmeal and flour. It was 28 miles to Grand Rapids. 816 miles to Hastings. In 1876. Nathaniel Brayton and his sons. Frank and Ben, along with Frank Childs, erected a 40’ by 70’ grist mill. Teams of hones, hauling wagon loads of grain, formed a long line, sometimes having to wait all day before receiving the flour in exchange for the wheat. The exchange was one bushel of wheat for 40 pounds of flour plus a bonus measure of bran and of middlings. (This was the larger particles of the grain, sifted out of the flour and was used as a cooked cereal. They made Pansy Blossom flour, which was considered to be very fine flour, one of the best on the market. They also milled buckwheat flour and distributed bran and middlings. The mill was operated under the firm known as Brayton and Child’s Grist Mill. It later became known as Richardson’s Mills. This mill was 20 rods upstream (east) of the she chosen for a power plant built in the 1920s. which was called the Freeport Power Plant and was put in by George Nagier. This too became obsolete when larger power plants began to supply the dectricity for larger areas. Consumers Power purchased the plant and operated it for a time. Today the water passes through the open way of the old dam structure. The Coldwater River was a singular trout stream and is still a source for brown trout to the angler who knows how to catch this evasive fish. A team with a Democrat wagon, which was often used for farm chores, In­ cluding hauling grain to the mill. An engine which came Into Freeport after the railroad line was established. The mill pond also was the site of the ice harvest, where during the winter months ice was cut into blocks and stored for use during the summer months. There is a story about the goodness of the people of Linden in times of misfortune of their neighbors. John Karcher lost his horse by drowning in the null pood. There was a runaway team owned by Lewis Kelly that frightened John Kercher’s hone and the horse left the road and went into the pond. They could not rescue him in time to save it from drowning. Mr. Karcher was awarded $100 as token of good will by the Hamlet. Henry Gosch. who operated the flour mill at that time corralled the team belonging to Mr. Kel­ ly. Mr. Karcher had a load of crated eggs in this rig, which were crushed beyond salvage. In the spring lhe frogs or "peeper” an­ nounced the coming of the new season from the mill pond. The people interpreted them as advising "plow deep — plow deep for better crops. Estella Cress told stories about how the youngsters of the hamlet and herself included, would jump on the converting logs and ride them down from the water’s edge to the car­ riage of the mill. This was during the time that Joseph H. Richardson, who succeeded Bela Brown as mill operator, was running the mill. This was considered to be a real fun sport, as well as being an extremely dangerous at times. Some log houses were built near the mills and then were replaced by some frame houses. Albert Gosch who had been living and working in Battle Creek came to Linden and set up a blacksmith shop. John Dillinger designed the Linden Buggy and worked with the Gooch brothers. Later they moved their buggy shop across the river to Freeport. George Burkhard operated the cutter and buggy factory when it was in Freeport. There was a cooper shop in Linden also, well as a shoe and boot shop operated by Joe Brunner. He also moved to Freeport later. F.E. Dem­ ing purrhssfri the general store building in Linden from Mr. Richardson, and he even­ tually moved the store to Freeport. Dr. DeVare and Dr. Pressy practiced medicine on the top of the hill, but within the boundaries of Linden. They moved to East Grand Rapids and set up a hospital. The first school inspector’s meeting was held on March 17, 1862. They met at Joseph Richardson's home. At that meeting they organized the area into Fractional District No. 9, Bowne and Irving Townships. The inspec­ tors were S. Norton and J.R. Brown for Bowne Township and F.B. Austin and A. Eg­ gleston for Irving Township. The first school was built east of town in the Fish neighhrwhood Indian trails ran through the area. Evidence of Indian camps were found for many years, along the river where they camped. Ar­ rowheads, axes and other artifacts can still be found along the banks of the Little Thornapple in Barry County and the Coldwater River in Kent County. Game was plentiful and fur bearing animals abounded in those times, as well as many fish that could be caught in the rivers. Highway Commissioners for Irving Township in 1849 and 1950 were A.E. Bull. Fredrick Ingrahm and Esses Rich. For Bowne Township for this period, the highway com­ missioners were Asa R. Tyler, Loren B. Tyler and James Traux. These men were responsi­ ble for laying out the roads in their respective townships. Roads were needed which could Linden Mill Pond in the fore ground. The Grist Mill is in the center of the picture. To the right is the store. handle ox cart travel, horses pulling wagons aad buggies, sleds, travelers riling on hones and, of course, safe foot travel. There had to be a bridge buih across the Coldwater River, making it possible to cross from Barry County into Kent County. Roads were laid out between Hastings and Grand Rapids. North of Linden the road went north to what is now M-50 headed for Grand Rapids. A northerly road was built to connect with Lowell and Ada. They started with the trails used by Indians, and the surveyor blazed trails and began to build a network of passable roads. It was now easier to reach the Hamlet of Linden. To build the roads. they had to cut the forest, making the stumps as short as possible, and chopped out the undergrowth. As the roads were used ruts developed and mud holes appeared in the wet seasons. For a swampy area, small logs were laid side by side to form "corduroy” roads. It sometimes look four teams of horses or oxen to haul the heavy wagons. They often got stuck and extra teams had to be used along wilh saplings to get started again. It was 16 miles to Lowell, a long trip in an ox cart over the rough trails and swampy roads. To conquer the wilderness in the begin­ nings the first tools were indeed, lhe oxen, wheelbarrows and shovels. As time passed, road building became a more sophisticated task Dump shovels, pulled by horses, and hone drawn drags were used. Today there are concrete bridges over the river in several places near Freeport and you can drive into the village of Freeport and lhe site of the hamlet of Linden on paved roads The merchants of Linden, from 1854 until 1876 could not visualize that their business world would change so readily and rapidly and so completely. The changes came from the proposed Lowell and Hastings Railroad. In 1874, the grading was finished for this railroad part way between Lowell and Hastings. The first train entered Freeport in the year of 1887. The railroad operated over a span of 48 years, en** with the last run to Freeport on Sept 12. 1935. That railroad changed the way people in Linden and Freeport did business. Competi­ tion prevailed. Freeport had its origin when Michael and Samuel Roush plotted the land for the village in lhe year 1875. The Village of Freeport wasn't incorporated, however, until 1907. The three Roush brothers, men of German descent, came from Ohio and settled in the area which is now Freeport, in 1854. Michael and Sam inherited their land from their father, John Roush Sr. Michael arrived in 1854. building his home near what is now Freeport. In 1869 Samuel and his wife with their 12 children came from Sandusky. Ohio and buih their home on what is now Oak Street. John Roush came last and built a log cabin. The idea of the railroad coming through the area spurred the Roushes into planing out the future village of Freeport, named for their old home in Ohio. The railroad was graded through the farms of Michael and Sam Roush, one-half mile from the Hamlet of Linden. The railroad was Blacksmiths, the Gosch Brothers of Unden and later of Freeport. called "The Narrow Gauge." as it was a nar­ row track. It latter was called the Kalamazoo. Lowell and Northern Michigan Railroad, though the railroad was never buih beyond Freeport. The grading was done south of Freeport, just past what is now Sission Road. The railroad never reached Hastings, as the money ran out. The prospect of the railroad entering Hastings ranted quite a lot of speculation. It has been said the ten men who organized Woodlawn Cemetery, did so to keep the railrood from running through there next to Riverside Cemetery. Possibly true. In any event. the railroad never was buih beyond Freeport. Thirteen years after the line was buih, Jerry Boyingtnn changed it to standard gauge runn­ ing between Freeport to Lowell. The railroad followed the county line between Kent and Ionia counties. A portion of this railroad still exists (1997) from Elmdale to Lowell. Gradually the businesses in Linden began to move into lhe Village of Freeport, nearer to the railroad where goods could be shipped out easily as well as received from far away places. Freeport was growing quite rapidly. More people came there seeking their for­ tunes. The first post office was established in 1878. In 1870 the Roushes were receiving their mail al Fillmore in section no. 3 of Irv­ ing Township, to the west of Linden and Freeport. The mill pood which had supplied the power for the lumber mill and grist mills of linden reverted to its former state. Charles King cultivated the fertile land, operating a very successful truck farm where the pond once was. (Tobe Continued Freeport and How It Grew) HASTINGS' BEST Tdk iZart So Yen Gm TjL Gm*. <f Y w BuH INTERNET ► MORE MODEMS! 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Saturday was this sports editor's first meeting wilh Darnell, who came to WMU after serving as the University of Texas' defensive coordinator. In 1996-97, the Longhorns were No. I in total defense Darnell has also coached at Notre Dame and at Florida, where he served as an interim head coach. Kalamazoo may not be Austin or even South Bend, but Darnell has certainly enjoyed every minute of his time there. "First of all. I have had the time of my life just watching the organization, that is one of lhe thrills of the job. that's the satisfaction in coaching." said Darnell on his introductions to WMU and the city of Kalamazoo "It's hard work, but that's the challenge. Every day I wake up intrigued." After the initial introductions, this editor has decided that Darnell is lhe right man for the Broncos' grid squad. There are two main reasons for my support. 1. Darnell is a straight-shooter and 2. Darnell is a pacer. You're asking what? a straight-shooter? a First of all Damell is a coach who will tell you exactly how he feels straight to your face This is a valuable trail for any coach. There are many out there who are difficult to believe and it makes me wonder if they can actually believe in themselves? The fact that he's a pacer is another key. Damell Saturday constantly paced the field while evaluating how his player's were performing. Non-favorable weather conditions, however, did alter Darnell's usual coaching patterns. "1 had to coach with my hands in my pocket more than normal." Damell said. A coach who paces obviously is not one who lakes things for granted and won't rest when there's work to be done. That's the kind of football coach the Broncos desperately needed. Clock watching, patching up the grass, talking with players during the game. Damell was everywhere Saturday. The White team, which included the No. I offense and the No. I defense, wound up winning 26-21 after spotting lhe Brown 14 points at the start. The contest was four. 12-minute quarters with a non-stop clock that ran constantly besides the final two minutes of each half that were played under NCAA rules One hundred and ninety players suited up for Saturday's spring mtrasquad game. Spring is always thought of as a new beginning and this spring Damell is opening his career as the leader of WMU football after learning the game from some quality coaches. Al Texas. Coach John Mackovic not only schooled Damell about defense, but also stressed to him the fundamentals necessary to become successful. "Working with John Mackovic was a real god send tor me." Damell explained. Quarterback Tim Lester (Wheaton. III.), and his fellow signal callers, showed what can be expected from the Broncos' offense this fall... a lot of passing. Lester was 18for-33 for 258 yards and 3 touchdown passes. Sure there were end-arounds and nee-flickers, but aerials were in the majority during this showcase Let the canon sound! Lester is another tough Bronco quarterback recruited from out of the Chicago area. After spending some lime with Lester last spring, this editor can tell you that confidence is not an issue that WMU fans need to worry about. Damell said that Lester is "a good positive" and "has lhe ability lo put it down the field and that gives you a chance." How far down the field Bronco fans are wondering. Another player to watch for is incoming freshman Benny Clark. Clark, from Ravenna, might just see action in his first year because the Broncos are short on quality runningbacks Clark was at the game on Saturday and has been spotted around Kalamazoo (like Elvis) quite often since signing his letler-of-intent. Look for the All­ Slater to run wild once he gets adjusted to WMU's play book. The lop back on Saturday was Fl. Wayne's Robert Hatch. Hatch ran 14 times for 83 yards and scored a touchdown, up lhe middle, from 27 yards. In lhe coach's words Hatch "really steppeu up " Other players to keep a watch of include linebacker Steve Roon (6 tackles Saturday), cornerback Heron O'Neal (interception), defensive back William Reed (5 tackles), defensive end Eric Nunlee (5 tackles), linebacker Rick Lucas and offensive lineman Steve Wark If nothing else. Saturday was a time when Darnell could sec where his team is and where they must improve. In the next 120 days the coach and his staff will be looking to fill m *e areas and help the incoming recruits adjust lo their new WMU environment. "The kicking game is scary and needs lo improve." Damell said. "In lhe skilled areas, were looking The defensive backs are one nick away from being in jeopardy." In evaluating the spring term. Darnell sounded confident and enthusiastic "Coming out of spring practice, you have to find out where your team stands." Damell said. "Procedurally, were comfortable. On offense there are some places we need to fix." The assignment for Damell and his staff is molding the Broncos into champions. The new coach already has an idea on what it's going to take, he just needs to make his players believe in similar goals. "1 believe in winning and having the confidence to believe that you can." Damell said. "The support is there, now they (lhe Bronco players) must believe that they can become MAC champs." • More College Sports: Two Barry County athletes are making marks at local colleges: Amy Cook and Bryan Carpenter. Cook, a graduate of Delton, is Hope College's top performer in four track and field events. The sophomore has an effort of 16-10 in lhe long jump, a 31-9 in the triple jump, a 109.52 in lhe 400 hurdles and a : 15.93 in lhe 100 hurdles. Carpenter, a graduate of Maple Valley, is making solid contributions to the Olivet College baseball team's pitching staff. In a 6-4 win over Madonna on April 9, Carpenter notched his fourth save with an inning and a third of one-hit ball. The local reliever also struck out one. • A New Golfer's Haven: The Golf Club at Thomapple Pointe, in Grand Rapids, will hold a special media day on May 13 at 4747 Champions Circle SE. The club is regarded as one of West Michigan's premier new spikcless golf facility. • More on Record: It turns out that the Hastings football game with Muskegon in 1912 (216 points scored) was not only the most for a Michigan prep team, but ranks No. 2 on the national charts. The 1912 Muskegon team averaged 62.5 points and finished 7-1. • More on Tiger: By now you know all about Tiger Woods and what he accomplished m winning The Masters (18 under par... 21 years old. 12-shot win), but what is even greater about this story is not that it's sport, but that it should have an importance to all of human life. And Tiger has handled the attention well with plenty of smiles and a lot of class. To me. this story is larger than life and could have great implications on the sport of golf. I just hope that Tiger can continue his job as a good role model. One individual (will call him Mortimer), who I spoke to about Tiger's Masterful Performance, said he had never watched golf before, but watching Tiger this weekend was truly like watching history be made. It's all about dreams and having the will power to reach those dreams. Talk to you soon. When dkl Old Softball Saxons show blistering bats in pair of twin-bill triumphs The next goal for Hastings High's varsity softball teain is to win Saturday's Hastings Invitational. What Coach Jill Withey's team •ccomplished Tuesday proves that goal is well within reach. Hastings hit. fielded and threw its way to a 17-1. 11-0 doubleheadcr sweep of Maple Valle/ in its season openers Tuesday in Nashville. In lhe first game. Hastings collected 14 hits in five innings of play, while the second game saw the Saxons swing for 6 additional hits and 11 more runs. Twelve of Hastings' 17 runs in the opener came during the first inning. Virginia Jennings had a 3-run triple. Jodi Songer a 3run double and Julie Krebs an RBI double in lhal first inning scoring bonanza. For lhe game. Krebs was 4-for-4 with 5 RBI. Virginia Jennings 2-for-4 wilh 3 RBI. Rachel Young 3-for-4 and Amy Bclsen 2-for4 with 2 RBI. Krebs, the Saxons firstbaseman. should be a valuable member to how Withey's team finishes this season. "She (Krebs) is a key to our defense and were looking for her to be a good hitler as a senior." Withey said. "She is already an awesome defensive player." Pitcher Janette Jennings held the host Lions to I hit. striking out 4 and walking just I. Janette Jennings earned her second win of the day. and for lhe year, in lhe nightcap with another I-hit performance. Maple Valley struck out 3 times and drew I free pass in the second game But. Janette Jennings' contributions didn't finish on the mound as the senior sparkler also went 3-for-3 wilh 5 RBI. Solid defense also played a role in Hastings' pair of wins. "Our goal is to play good defense." Withey said. "We made only two errors in the first game and three in the second " Saturday's Hastings Invitational will feature Delton. Lakewood and Middleville. Both Delton and Middleville have opened the year with some impressive performances, while Lakewood was a State quarterfinalist a season ago. It has been a couple of yean since lhe softball Saxons took first place at then own tournament, but come Saturday that all could change. Hastings' bats were hammering in the twin-bill with Maple Valley. The Saxons scored a total of 28 runs and collected 20 hits. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The defense was solid for Coach Jill Withey's team Tuesday as her Saxons committed just 5 errors in two contests. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Park drives away with track wins over Hastings KW■Pwkftri WWW Hastings High's track teams both wanted to grab early-season wins against Wyoming com Into being? Park on Tuesday. The bad news is that neither team was able to accomplish their goal. The good news is that it is very early in Ike trivia qoeuion Ian weak waa a trickier, to thu time we have come up with oaetha we hope u closer to home. It tfpun that many of our ^nner sports enthusiasts mm*i sudmul or educated, in naming mascots or nephews of mnsrmi. So, this weak ths trivia Saxon pitcher Janette Jennings picked up not just one, but two wins In the team's openers on Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) lhe season and the O-K While Conference meet is nearly a month away (May 8-9). Wyoming Park won the boys meet 76-61 and posted a 97-30 victory in the girls meet. The Park girls certainly had a performance that should make them a favorite in the qasstioa is a bit sunpter. The first person to come up with the comet answer for this question receives four tickets to a West Michigan Whitecaps game at Old Kent Ml The funner will be handing out four free detail a week through the end of July. This week's question is (Trivia Question No. 3): What mouth aad year did the Whitecaps brtik gramd to buBd OM Kent Pdrfc? Please call J-Ad Graphics during regular business hours at (616) 945-9554 and ask for Jim Jensen. If you cant during business hours, use the voice mail (sports extension 227). So let's play ball! Emily Dipert grabs the baton from Rachel Dreyer in the 400 relay race on Tuesday at Hastings. league race. Paul Fulmer. Hastings' boys coach, said lhal Park's other squad should also be a solid contender. "I told them (the Hastings’ boys team) that this will be one of the toughest ones." Fulmer said. "We ran well. 1 was very pleased with our middle distance runners, but we got hurt versus Park in the distance races." Hastings' girls coach Steve Hoke pointed to his team's injuries, but also concluded that Park just may be a team in the driver's seat. "We had a lot of injuries and that made for a rough meet, plus Park is a very tough team." Hoke said. "We don't have thenumbers that we had before." Winning events for the Saxon girls were* Andrea Dreyer in lhe 100 hurdles (16-57),; Tara Hummell in lhe discus (94-7) and Anne; Burghdoff in the high jump (4-6). The boys squad claimed first places in; seven events: Ed VanDerMolcn in the high' jump (6-2). Ryan Rude. Michael McKeough. Bill Blair and Kevin Cooney in the 3200 relay (8:35.19). Sam Stafford in the 100 (11.93), Chris Olmstead. Stafford. Seth Bender and Devan Endres in the 800 relay (1:37.90). Jim Storms in the 200 (24.69). Kenn Cross in the pole vault (12-0) and Greg Brower in the long jump (18-5). See TRUCK continued cm 11 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 17,1997 — Page 11 TRACK, continued from page 10 Here arc the other Hastings results from aesday: BOYS L Shot put: 2. Youngs 50-6 1/2; High Bump: 2. Pohja 5-10; 110 hurdles: 4. Thompson 18.29; 100: 2. Radvansky 10; 1600: 3. Johnson 4.52; 400 relay: b. Purscll. Stafford. Olmstead and Bender m2. M6.77; 400: 2. Endres 51.5. 3. Storms p4.5. 4. Radvansky 56.4; 300 hurdles: 4. (Brower 44.61; 800: 2. Cooney 2:09, 3. McKeough 2:11. 4. Rude 2:12; Discus: 3. Youngs 121-8 1/4; 200: 3 Pursell 25.27. 4. Radvansky 25.51; Pole vault: 2. Barnum 11-6. 3. Brower 11-0; Long jump: 3. Purscll 18-2 1/2. 4 VanDcrMolcn 17-6; 3200: 3. Rounds 10:55. 1600 relay: 2. Stafford. Me Keough. Cooney and Storms 3 51 46 GIRLS 3200 relay: 2. Edger. L. Thomas. K. Thomas and Shaw 11:34.21; 100: 2. Dipen 13.86. 4 Burghdoff 17.35; 800 relay: 2. R Dreyer. Fulmer. Marsh and K.Thomas 2 06 93; 1600: 4 Edger 6:27; 400 relay: 2. Burghdoff. A. Dreyer. R. Dreyer and Delton soccer team ties with Lakewood I Delton's varsity soccer team played Barry [County foe Lakewood to a 0-0 tie last Friday [in a wet. and somewhat chilly, contest in | Delton. I The Lakewood team had one shot-on-goal I in the first half, but picked that up a bit in the second half wilh five quality chances. Still, neither offense was able to put one past lhe other team's goalkeeper. Lakewood had 10 comer kicks in the contest and a majority of the action was I played on its side of the field. Hastings' Kyle Pohja was second tn the high jump, clearing a height of 5-10. Andrea Dreyer leaped her way to first in the 100 hurdles and finished third in the 300 hurdles. Weather conditions made scoring chances, for both teams, minimal in the non-league ^confrontation Friday. Delton had a view Fsolid opportunities during lhe first half, but Dipen 53.98; 400: 3. Thomas 1:09.27. Marsh 1:21.98; 300 hurdles: 3. A.Dreycr 53.42; Shot put: 2. Hubbard 29-8. 3. Cross 29-3; 800: 3. Thomas 2:55. 4. Edger 3:01; Discus: 4 Cross 75-6 1/2; 200: 4. Pitching, hitting combine to give Saxons a sweep lhe defense proved to be the story Lakewood registered just one sho<-on-goal in the first half and only five in the second half. Delton's close shots, however, were handled by Lakewood's freshman goalkeeper Chnsty Benham. Benham made 8 saves for the game. It all came together for the varsity Saxons Tuesday in a baseball doublcheadcr against Barry County rival Maple Valley. Not only were the Hastings' bats sounding with grand slams and contributions from its enure lineup, but lhe pitching was nearly flawless. In the 13-1 and 8-5 Saxon victories, no free passes were delivered by pitchers wearing the blue and gold. The purifying pitching performances was just what Coach Jeff Simpson had hoped for. His pitchers delivered. Except for a bit of shaky defense in Game 2. the Saxons were playing in a near state of nirvana. "Last night was a key; to pick up a big • Benham made 5 saves in Lake wood's I-I tie with the Wayland Wildcats on April 8. In I that game. Melissa Ruder scored the gameI tying goal with roughly one minute left with a penalty kick. Delton will be back to action on Thursday with a KVA contest at Parchment. Dipen 29.94; High jump: 2. (tie) Fulmer 4-4; 3200: 2. Arnett 16.37. The Hastings track teams will run at Lowell today (April 17) and at Northview on Monday (April 21). Angie Scheidel (15) launches a throw-in during last Friday's soccer game at Delton. A Hastings boserunner slides safely into secondbase as the Maple Valley shortstop applies a late tag. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Panthers prove potent in opening track meets Lindsey Reed (18) attempts to move the ball up field for the Panthers as a Lakewood defendsr attempts to close in on the play. Saxon netters prove tough in season opening triumph Hastings* tennis team opened its season w ith a clean sweep The Saxons won 8-of-8 matches against O-K White foe Hudsonville on Monday. Hastings is now 1-0 heading into Wednesday's home match with another league opponent. Wyoming Park. Jeff Storrs won on Monday at No. I singles 6-2. 6-4 over Jason Tookce. Steve 'Storrs beat Nick Scott 6-1. 6-4 at No. 2. Matt Bradley had a 6-2. 6-1 triumph over 'Jeff Waite at No. 3 and Casey King won in Straight sets. 6-2. 6-4 over Mall Cullcc Delton's track season opened a day later than expected, but when it did (he Panthers made the most of the occasion Delton defeated Vicksburg in boys track 112-25, while Delton's girls also won in a big variety. 83-45. Individual winners for the boys team included Joel Pcro in the shot put (46-7), Ben Annen in the 110 hurdles (15.99). Troy McCarty in the high jump (6-4). Zac Taylor in the 1600 run (5:04.13). Darron Williams in the 400 dash (54.14). McCarty in lhe pole vault (9-0). Annen in the 300 hurdles (43.94). Pcro in the discus (121-4). Paul Finney in the long jump (19-4) and Taylor Introducing United Bank’s new 15-Month Certificate of Deposit the 1600 relay (3:45.86). Winning was also a common trait of Delton's girts squad. Scoring individual firsts were Desi Pctkoff in the 100 hurdles (17.29). Mary Henson in the 1600 run (5:54.32). Dawn Vickery in the shot pul (26-7 1/2). Pctkoff in lhe 300 hurdles (51.55), Henson in the 800 run (2:38.53) and Clarissa Hammond in the 3200 run (12:58.52). Hammond, Trisha Kolrba, Ann Glidden and Henson placed first in the 3200 relay (10:55.03). Libby Lantinga. Nicki Cheney. Kim Cole and Alisha Rodarte won the 400 relay (55.75). Lantinga. Nicole Berge. Cole and Glidden were triumphant in lhe 800 relay (1:57.97) and Amber Noviskey. Emily Powell. Glidden and Kotrba took a first in the 1600 relay (4:54.99) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURTS CIRCUIT DIVISION MARVIN ANSON, el al. Ptamtifls ROBERT SHAFFER. Barry County Dram Commwwonef; BARRY COUNTY, a Michigan Public Corporation; LYNN FLEMING. Allegan County Drain Commiaeioner; and ALLEGAN COUNTY, a McNgan Pubic Corporation. Defendants vs. PINE LAKE ASSOCIATION, el al. Intervenors RLE: 92-601 -AW (1960 RLE: 1666] ROSEMARY DECKER, at al, Intervenors NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON COSTS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR PINE LAKE; BARRY COUNTY AND ALLEGAN COUNTY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Robert Shaffer. Barry County Drain Commissioner, working in con­ junction with Lynn Fleming. Allegan County Drain Commissioner, as the Delegated Authority for any PINE LAKE NORMAL LAKE LEVEL project. wU conduct a pubic hearing concemmg costs and too amount to be assessed against each parcel of property in toe PINE LAKE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. The PUBLIC HEARING wR be held at toe loiowtog time and place: "Our depth and experience really showed..." APY* • Office of toe Barry County Dram Commisaioner; Courthouse; 220 West State Street; Hastings, Michigan. 49058.... Tuesday. April 22. 1997, 8:30 AM. • Persons with disabilities needing accommodations lor effective participation at toe pubic hearing shoUd contact the Barry County Dram Commissioner at 948-4879 at toast one week In advance of the hearing to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. -Coach Ukh RNija Hastings' doubles were just as impressive . Mike Krueger and Jon Sty f breezed to a 6­ .0. 6-1 win over Branson and Olcheski at No 1 doubles. Teague O’Mara and Josh •Hendershot won 6-2. 6-2 against Pell and Lander at No. 2. John DeWitt and Ben O'Mara posted a 6-1.6-1 victory over Huber and Fisher at No. 3 and Matt Toburcn and Jason McCabe drew a forfeit al No. 4 doubles ' Coach Rich Pohja said his team s depth was clearI) a factor It was a great start to the season with solid play at both singles and doubles. Pohja said “Our depth and experience really showed al doubles." After Wednesday s home match, lhe Saxons will face Barry County foe Lakcwood on Fnday afternoon. in the 3200 run (11:21.10). Louden. Taylor. Fogaroli and Jesse Young won lhe 3200 relay (9:12.43), Jason Kimbrough. Finney. Williams and Jason Stampfler placed first in the 800 relay (1:34.12), Kimbrough, Finney. Nick Morrow and Stampfler won the 400 relay (46.18) and Williams. Malt Midkiff. Mike Moss and Kimbrough were triumphant in TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that toe total amount of costs, estimated to be $15,000. and toe SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL shall be submitted to the Barry County Board of Commissioners for approval at toe* regular macing at 10:00 AM todowmg toe pubic heamg. At tois tone. parcels of property wrthm the Special Assessment Datrict consisting of parcels of property contiguous to PINE LAKE, are proposed to be assessed at toe rale of one unit for residential property and two units for com­ mercial property. A test of costs to be assessed and the proposed SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL is available for review at the Office of the Barry County Drain Commissioner. Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan. 49058, during normal business hours. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that appearance and protest at toe public hearing is required to be able tt UNITED DANK Member FP.I.C. OF MICHIGAN to appeal the amount of the special assessment to toe State Tax Tribunal. An owner or party in inter­ est, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest toe special assessment. or may file his or her appearance and protest by letter, typewritten or togtoly printed, and deSveted to the Office of the Barry County Dram Commissioner. Courthouse, 220 West State Street. Hastings, Mctsgan. 49058. The protest must be received on or before the date of toe pubic hearing. An owner or party in interest may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the special assessment rod. provided they have appeared and protested as requred. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Drain Commissioners at or after the Pubtec Hearings may approve or revise the costs to be assessed, or the special assessment rod. The SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL shad be final and conclusive unless appealed wrthm 15 days after county board approval. I �Pdqg 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 17. 1997 Ana hockey player finds thrills and skills in sport There is one aspect, maybe more than anj other, that draws Nick Steele to the sport of hockey. And hockey's physical nature is an aspect that gives the Hastings player both excitement and a big challenge. "I wanted more of a challenge and hockey is physical — hilling and getting the puck." Steele explained "1 like it because it’s unique and it’s a fast-moving sport. You have lo be quick on your feel; you have to think. I always try lo go all out." For many people, hockey is mainly about fighting. For others who play hockey, it's a game that requires not only toughness but finesse, swift skating and a keen sense of what is going to happen next. Sleele. 15. began playing hockey in lhe seventh grade mastering roller hockey. Then Steele started skating on ice and learning how to power skate. He attended a camp at Western Michigan University and found out how much power skating means to a hockey about how many you can make or stop." Steele said. The Flyers, in Steele's words, have become a learn lhal most others don't enjoy playing — sort ol like lhe old Philadelphia Flyers* learns or the current team lhal features Lindros and lhe "Legion of Doom ." "Nobody liked us because we were really physical." Steele said. "It was really lough being new (and) not well-established. We probably finished .800 or so. but went into slump al the end of lhe season." During those types of slumps. Sleele said that leadership becomes vital Selling a good example, through hard work and hustle, helps a hockey team lo rebound after such a disappointing losing streak. This Fnday (April 18) Sleele and his Flyers teammates will take on a team of Kent County law enforcement officers and teachers in a benefit game al the South Side Community Icc Center, just west of the U.S. 131 interchange. When asked if he plans to gel physical with the officers, Sleele was noi sure what type of game he would play. "Il depends on what n all comes down lo." Sleele said. "The goal is just lo have fun." The benefit game will raise funds for lhe Byron Community Coalition Drug Task Force. Face off is al 6:30 p.m. and donations will be taken at lhe event. The Flyers learn plans lo suit up its coaches and. possibly, have an all-coaches line. Rick Sleele, Nick’s father, serves as the learn s skating coach and could see some time on the ice as well. Hockey is physical, sometimes complicated sport resembling football and soccer in certain areas. For Steele, and many other hockey players, it gives them something that no other sport offers. player's potential. "What really helped me was the power skating." Sleele said. "You need lo skate without thinking and focus more on things like stick handling." This year Sleele played on the Caledonia Flyers, a team of high school players from Byron Center. Caledonia. East Kentwood. South Christian and Wayland. Being a t<w member to the high school midget league, lhe Flyers won 10 consecutive games during one stretch of the season and caught the attention of lhe other, more established, Recreation <3 Freeport Elevator 43; Gavin Ford 39; Fair­ child Oil 37; Crystal Clear Water 30; Barry Auotmotivc 28. Good Games A Series - D McKelvey 201-540; R. Wieland 507; G. Yoder 521; B. King 516; B. Burkhuff 218-561; D Lambert 211-557; E. Olson 215-575; C. Lemus 516; G. Ulrich 205-520. HAS Machine 7941; F. 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Bodo 167435; C Swinkunu 146371; K. Water 151-345; C. Lake 147-343; S. Traamra 116313; F. Ruthntff 170; J. McKeough ISA; D. Olmsted 157; J. Lewis 136; D. Collier 143; B. Sexton 137. Mdcher-T 45-19, Rod-Dogettes 43-21; Mill’s Laadiag 41-23; Srytee-R-Ui 39-25; Outboard Im 38-26; Edward D k-~ L2-32; NAPA Giris 31-33; Narivilte Chrro 27-37; Melaleuca lac. 27-37; Hastings Bowl 24-40; 14-30. 3 Ponies Tack 8636; BAL Doll, 941; Laie Bioomen 77-43^01’1 Landing 60-60; Trouble 54-66; Taz Devih 52-68; Becky's Maia Si. 38-82; Day By Day 36-84 BAL Dob, 564; Laie Bloomer, 543 teams in their division. Defense, wing and center. Steele played them all during the course '•f the year. When asked which position he preferred playing, the local icer could not give a definite answer. "It kind of evens out." Steele said. "You must know all of the positions." But defense is what the game is based upon, according to Sleele. and an all-around hockey player needs to excel both offensively and defensively. One such player in lhe National Hockey League (NHL), in Steele's opinion, is Detroit Red Wing Sergei Fedorov. Another professional player whom Steele admires is former Wing Dino Ciccarelli. "He was tough, he could take it— a strong iittle guy." Sleele said of Dino. Not playing on a team that represents the local high school, means that very few others in the community know much about Steele's favorite activity. In other words, how meaningful a win against a Forest Hills club is to lhe Flyers' program. It could be compared lo a Chicago Biackhawks playoff win over the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL playoffs that opened on Wednesday night. "A lot of times people ask how many goals did you score? The game is really BOWLING SCQIgS 1578; BAL 1569 Glasgow 243; S Vandenburg 244. ie& iB(ft Series - B. Moody 648; S. M. Seaborn 226-557; C. Hurieaa 154-431; C. Curtis 143; L. Perry 166; M. Martin 157-448; T. Smith 140-393; P. VanOom 128; C. McGim 142; S. Snider 167; K. McMillen 198; J. Horiesa 169; B. Moody 219-570; T. Soya 170; S. Rote 173; F. Ruftraff 190; J. Lewis 192; T. Daniels 188-524; D. Bsrti— 226; A. Kcriey 157-454; D. Stainee 191-526; N. Taylor 159; K. Farr 176; T. Loftns 170; J. Wicttmn 182; B. Cudd^ee 193-578. S. Day 163; D. Seeker 201; A Alexander 1S0466; M. Snyder 199-323; B. Bumford 136; N. Ian 163; J. Hurieu 136; S. Glregow 243-611; S. Vaadeefeuri 224-361; M. Emm 132; D Kelley 1(3-307; B. Hayes 161; L. Tilley 226-324; L. Potter 176; S. FriMd* 49; Gel AJoeg Geag 43; Sec Ya 42. VaaDeaber, 237-648; M. Sayda 1(3-316; Fira place teem — Catherine Colvin. Floyd Colvin. Larry Markley. Yvoone Markley 186-485; L. Deris 190-411; K. Cooley 1(1-473; J. DeZen 133-341; M. KMaa Serin - C. Girefow 612. Mre'i O(h Serin: R. Wieted 630. Beaatti Industries 71-33; Kent Oil 67-37; Dorothy , Hair Styling 6638; Carlton Center Excavating 63-61; Hecker Insurance 36-68; DJ. Electric 4673. Nick Steele, and his Flyers' teammates, will lace up their skates one more time on Friday in a benefit hockey game at the South Side Community Ice Center. HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING YMCA NEWS YMCA of Bmy CoMty Md the Games played: Red 3 vs. Green 2; Grey 4 vs Yellow 2. J. Wragill 148-391; J. EHtoon 163-431; L. Eliason 191-506; G. Poner 1(9-476; P. Bril­ tea 143-411; H. Coeaea 161; B. Hathaway 1(7-517; N Goggiaa 156436; T. Rodman 143-367; S. Merrill 1864(3; J. Mridatao* 131: L. Courtney 1(S; K. Doster 132. The Green dues (642; Three Ponies Tack 7632; Dewey s Ano Body 6660; Michek* 6614-61H; Rowdie Giris 6662; Kelley's Kegkra 6663; Mr. Brace's 62-66; OirTbeek’s 6114-6614; Hartrien' Toon 61-67; w/L Green................................................................... 3-1 Blue....................................................................... 2-1 Red........................................................................2-1 Grey.......................................................................1-2 Yellow................................................................. 0-3 201 531; R. Shapiey 206376; H. Hewitt 165431; S. Saudi 176439; V. Carr 176464; M. Matron 175460; D. KeUev 201-370; F. TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Corey Drive Special Aseosement District a. The amendment of Section 172J to Mow additional dMOnga on a pared as a special excapdon um in tie "AR* rone artifact to certain siting reqitiementa. Nonca ■ HBMAY OWN that the Township board ol the Township ot Orangeville. t. The addtion of a new Section 172.M alowing "type Tteellnga as a special exception Barry County. Michigan, has resolved its Intention to proceed on its own initiative pursuant to Act 188. Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make certain public Improve­ ments consisting of the paving and other Improvements to Corey Drive In Crystal Lake g. The amendment of Section 173.D to increase toe minimum lot area and minimum lot widto requirements in toe "AR* zone to two acres and 300 feet. Estates (The 'Improvements") in the township The Township Board has tentatively deter­ mined that the cost of said Improvements shaM be specially assessed against each of the following described fols and parcels el land which are beneMted by th* Improvements and h. The amendment of Sections 21.1.4 and 21.1.14 so as to limit medical dinics and laboratories in toe *C-1* zone to a maximum area of 2.000 square feet which together comprise the following proposed special assessment disthet: 1. The amendment ot Section 26.1 so as to eliminate al permitted uses in toe T zoning CORKY DRfVK SPKCIAL ASSBMMHNT DISTRICT AM lots in the plat of Crystal Lake Estates and one addtional parcel indudng Lots and Parcels Numbered: - 011-070-001-00; • 011-070402-00; - 011-070403-00; - 01140440; - 011470-00540; - 01147040640: -70; 01147040: 41147040840. -10; 41147041240; 41147042140; 41147042940; 01147043840; 411470-04440; 01147045040: 41147041040. 48. -10. -20. -30. -36. - current Section 26.13. EUtoority to issue municipal cM infraction crtsbons and municipal ordtoance violation I The amandmars ol Section 27.04 to provide lor nuadpal CM fraction sanctions tor notaSon ol tie Hope Toamahip Zoning Ordnance 40. -45. -50:41147041140. 43. -10. -14, -23. -30. -31 TAKB NOTICa that the Townshp Board ol the Township ol Orangeville wB hold a pub­ lic hearing on Tuesday, the 6th day ol May. 1997. at 700 p.m.. at the Township Ha8. 6910 South Boulter Road. Shelbyville. Mchrgan 49344. in said Township, to hoar and consider any objections to the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment tksthet. Written comments wfl be received from any interested ptveons concerning the foregoing by toe tie hearing and may furtier be received by tie Planning Commotion at tie hearing. The Hope Township Planning Commission and Townthlp Board reserve tie right to make above may exarrtew a copy of toe same at toe Hope Township HaN during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until toe limo of toe hearing and may further examine too same at toe puttee hearing and al otner matters relating to said Improvements. TAM FUMTMM NOT7CB that preliminary plans and estimates of cost lor the Improvements are on file with the Township Cleric lor puttie examinMon. NOTICE OF RIGHT TO HLE WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TAKB RMTNUt NOnCA that it written objections to the Improvements are Ned by the record owners ol land constituting st least twenty percent (20%) ol the total frontage upon the Improvements with the Township Board at or prior to said puttie hearing, the Improvements shall not be made unless the Township Clerk receives petitions requesting such Improvements signed by record owners of lands constituting more than fifty percent (50%) of lhe total frontage upon the proposed Improvements toe hearing impaired and audto tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individu­ ate wtto dteabteten at toe hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Hope Township Cleric. individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Cleric at the address or telephone number listed below. Syhria W. Forster, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP Hasting*, Ml 49058 (616) 643-2464 PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authotized by the Tewnship Board of the Township ot Orangeville. Dated: April 1. 1997 Darlene Harper. Clerk Township ol Orangeville 219-620; R. Voatarg 211-991; A. Crown 242-577; R Fay 196532; K 1 itMuA 201-336; G. Haree 197-512; B. FatooMr 177-511; M. Crore 170-302; S. Saydar n 173-485; C.W. Tireftrn 194484; 1. Davit 172-439; R. Conley 203; J. Deiati 201; A Taylor 199; B. Kerley IM; J. Smith IM; B Bretteff 178; D Wreddl 170; S KreBraa 170; T. James 169. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 43-13; Advanced Commercial Printing 39-17; Flexfab 33-23; Pin Seekers 32-20; Woodmaneee Sawmill 32-24; Hastings Bowlers 28-28; Viking 24-32; Lockihop 22-30; Moctetler Graphics 20-36; Bye 3-53. Mem High Gaines ft Serbs J. Haight 192-545; L. Burch 173; M. Yoot 170; K. Phenix 219-568; S. Hyde 19B-S1X B. Norrix 171463; D. Service 182-498; a Buchanan 184; B. Wilkin, 119; C. Reed 171466. JV baseball wins one over Lions The junior varsity baseball team at Hastings opened its year with a 12-1 loss (o' Portage Northern on April 2. Portage Northern scored five times in the first inning and finished the game with I5> hits. Hastings was held to 3 hits, all singles. * Ron Sohnes, John Kieffer and Brad Huss collected the 3 Saxon hits. Andy Keller suffered the pitching loss, allowing 7 runs in 2 innings of work. The junior varsity team then split a doublcbeader with Maple Valley on Tuesday (April 15). winning lhe first game in dramatic fashion 6-5 before dropping the nightcap 15-4. The Saxons earned the I-run win in the opener by scoring in the bottom of the seventh inning. Mike Nystrom had 2 hits for Hastings and 2 RBI. Bob Cole (RBI), Brian Dunn. Josh Bundy. Adam Whitney. Andy Keller. Jon Kieffer (RBI) and Ty Greenfield each had I hit Dunn started the game on the mound for the Saxons, striking out 8 in 5 2/3 innings of work. Keller, though, got the pitching win going the final I 1/3 innings. In Game 2. Greenfield and Whitney (RBI) each collected 2 hits and Jason McCarty, Chuck Tefft and Dave Scon had I hit apiece. Whitney was the losing pitcher, going I 2/3 innings and allowing 4 earned runs. Freshmen lose two games to Lakewood Hastings' freshman did not find being oe the ball diamond very enjoyable on Tuesday.The Saxons lost a pair of games at Lakewood, dropping the first contest 15-5 and falling in Game 2 17-1. Hastings had 29 errors in lhe two games. 17 of those in Game 1. Steve Obreitcr and Mali Larsen each had 2 hits and 2 RBI in the opener, while Jeremy Bishop and Josh Angoh each collected I hit. In the nightcap. Corey Micel clubbed lhe only Saxon hit. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 17, 1997 — Page 13 JLafce Odessa NEWS by Etaiae Gariock Artxx Day is to be observed here Sunday. April 20. al 2 p.m. in the village park. A tree will be planted in memory of Carlyn Deatsman. longtime superintendent of public worts. Lake Odessa has its 11th annual award m a Tree City USA First day of Passover is to be Tuesday. April 22. The Depot/Museum will be open next week Saturday. April 26. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with exhibits from the Lake Odessa Bible Conference, which ceased to function in 1945 The many photographs used in the April 10 program of the local historical socie­ ty will be in the display cases. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday of last week with 29 present. Following lhe brief business meeting. Presi­ dent John Waite, with the aid of an overhead projector, showed many pictures and reprints of front pages of the Lake Odessa Wave from summer after summer detailing the annua) Bi­ ble Conference, which began as an outgrowth of a preaching mission at First United Brethren Church on Fourth Avenue held by the Newell brothers of Pennsylvania Al first, a huge tent was used in the village park and lhe summer event brought hundreds to lhe teaching conference, which also had musical ipirns as an enticement Then land was purr hand from Mr. Sweitzer and a large feberaacic was buih. This was located where Dr. L.O. Stuart has his parking lot. Addi­ tional land was bought across the street and a dormitory and cottages were buih on streets and named for the evangelists who came. Cooper and Haskins were two of them. in a few short years, the summer attraction was drawing thousands. It was widely adver­ tised with the musical talent of Miss Helen Goodsdl one of the showcase features. Many participants came from Ohio and Penn­ sylvania. The local Businessmen's Associa­ tion was very supportive of the conference because the Bible conference brought so many people who spent money in local stores and •■Aop. For years there was one speaker from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. The conference continued even through the wont of the Depression. The local Protestant churches shared in the workforce which made it such a success. Families furnished rooms in the dormitory for campers. The dining hall was on the first floor of the dormitory, with tieeping rooms on the second and third stones In time the wrap-around porches were screened. Eventually the facilities were rented to other groups for short periods of tune. Finally. the whole establishment was sold in 1945 to the International Prntcr natal Associa­ tion, which continued to use it in summer for dunp meetings and also their two-story Building on the present site of the Union Bank M-50 location with the parsonage next door nttt."' ................ ’ ’ ’ 4 ' In time, Larry Daniels disassembled the tabernacle and used its timbers for a building on his farm. The dormitory was unscathed in a tornado that uprooted many trees near 1970. The cottages were sold and many of them were moved intact and found new uses in and near the village. The dormitory was razed tmut the area more of a park-like ap­ pearance. Virginia Yonkers assisted in the program presentation. Her family was closely associated with the operation of the conference. ’ At the dose of the meeting, Jan and Lon Smith served refreshments. On Saturday, lhe United Methodist Women of Central UMC held their annual spnng breakfast. The morning circle decorated tables with pale blue place settings and spring flowering plants. Rosemary Hickey catered the tatty meal. The president pve a welcome. Marguerite Dick gave the morning's devo­ tional thoughts. Leah Abbott accompanied the singing Betty Shetterly introduced the speaker and gave the benediction at the close. Rev. Elaine Buker of Portland UMC had as her topic “A Love Story". The story in both prose and poetry was the love story of the young Chinese couple who fled her father's hen­ chmen and turned into birds flying above the action in the design on P'ue Willow tableware. She had on display a tableful of beautiful blue dishes from a variety of pot­ teries from more than one country. She pve her audience some enlightening tidbits about the process and evolution of tableware from coarse clay with designs which washed off to the glazed, decorated, varieties which keep their color and pattern. She showed some ex­ amples of other uses of the desip in tinware, towels and wastebaskets The fourth meeting of the Ionia County Genealogical Society was at the depot on Saturday with 41 present. Al lhe current rate of growth, the society will soon outgrow the budding The president of lhe West Michigan Geneoology Society, Cindy Kuhlman, was the speaker. With an overhead projector, she used many transparencies to show the methods and rouse lo use of the computer in the Family Centers of the LDS church. In the outer room, others had tables filled with supplies of census forms, family group sheets and four genera­ tion charts for sale along with dozens of books to aid one in searches for ancestry. As with each previous meeting, there were connections made between members and new attendees. There were new participants from DeWitt and from Canon City. Others had come from Lowell and several points in Ionia County. Refreshments were served in the ticket office. Members lingered for shopping aad for comparing information well past the dismissal time Fellowship Hall was the setting for the se­ cond family night poiiuck of the season. This time, following the 5:30 pothick meal, lhe Lakewood Jazz Band entertained for an hour. Director David McQueen directed the young players. Many of the musicians were highlighted in solo segments with applause aplenty for their performances. The tables had centerfolds printed from Psalms verses en­ joining the people of Israel to praise the Lord with harp and cymbal, with lute and timbrel. The Rosenbergs of Wisconsin aad their son's mother-in-law from St. Louis, Mo., were here for the weekend to visit their family and to witness the baptism of Anna Noel, in­ fant daughter of Kurt and Christa Rosenberg who are moving soon to Detroit from their home on Beech Street off Brown Road. Some local people took part in the Emmaus Walk at a Grand Rapids church on the weekend. Others joined them for the Saturday evening candlelight service. The locia County Genealogical Society is offering a class for beginners for a fee of only 55 starting Saturday, April 19. A committee within the society is at work on a project of First Families of Ionia County for those who can prove residency of an ancestor before 1886. All generations from then to now are not required io have been county residents The beautiful weather at the start of the week was a welcome change after very cold temperatures the previous week Construction abounds. A new garage is be­ ing built on a small house on Ionia Street at the corner of Ernetoo. This house was once near the lake, fronting on Virginia Street, but was moved to provide additional parking for the Dairy Queen about 1986. A new residence is taking shape on Tischer Road south of Brown Road. Work continues on the new building for True Value Hardware on Third Avenue. Until expansion of the True Value building on the west side of Third there was a railroad siding which came off the main track and extended to the midpoint of the block bet­ ween Third Avenue and Second Avenue to serve the lumber company. Reiser Lumber aad its predecessors. We read in the papers: That iJonna Shustari of Lansing, daughter of Marie A. Warner, is a semifinalist in the Community Service category for a national contest sponsored by KFC honoring seniors for their laie-in-life ac­ complishments. (She still is not old enough for Medicare.) She works in the Foster Grandparent program. Thai Josh and Jason McGraw of Ionia were named to the State Journal Dream Team for wrestlers. Both are kin lo the O'Connor, Cun­ ningham and Cusack families here Also from Ionia, Mike Adamson, who died from menmgitis, had just been given honorable mention in the same poll. He was the son of the pastor of Assembly of God Church on E M -21 Nick Boucher of Lakewood, a senior al 112 pounds, was named in Division II. He won the Capital Circuit meet and was second in district, regional and state meets. Also Jeremy Casarez at 130 pounds was second in the Capital Circuit meet. He is the son of Jan and Jerry, grandson of Dean and Maureen Cross, Mrs. Secilio Casarez. Jason Curtis, yet another Lakewood senior, won the Capital meet and was first in district and regional at 152 lbs Gabe Steward, yet another Lakewood senior, wrestled in the 217-fo. division. He pieced second in district competition end fourth in the regional. Honorable mention awards went to Chris Sutherland, Eli Villaaueva, Mike Hama from Lakewood. That John Kelley has been named to the dean's list at Olivet Cott^e. That Lucy Riseof from Sunfield, who died on April 11, was a sitter of Virginia Roberts. who lives across M-50 from Jordan Lake. That Bodpr Hough of Wall Lake is the se­ cond highest blood donor for Barry County. He graduated from LOHS. His parents were the late Lottie «d Morley Hough of Third Avenue. Cyndi Kuhlman, following her address to the Ionia County Genealogy Society at The Rev. Elaine Buker shows a sample ot her Blue Willow collection. SWEEP, continued from page 11 win in lhe first game and lo come-frombehind in the second game and win another.” Simpson said. "Two pitchers pitched lhe distance and all of our hitlers came through." Andrew Courtright picked up a pitching win in the opener and earned a save as the closer in lhe nightcap. Courtright threw 73 pitches in Game I. allowing 5 hits and 7 strikeouts. He pitched the fifth inning of the second game, mowing down the Lion hitters 1-2-3 with one strikeout. Jim Mitchell had a solo homerun for Maple Valley in the first game, but Hastings' had most of the big raps. CouTighl had 6 RBI in the opener with a grand slam homerun in the fourth and a 2run dinger in the third. He finished the game 3-for-3. Matt Moore (2-for-2. 3 rins scored) and Josh Storm (2-for-4. 2 RBI) were other hitting stars, while Nick Thornton. Eric Greenfield, Josh Richie and Larry Bailey each contributed with I hit for lhe Saxons. Hastings scored five times in the fourth inning and five more in the fifth. Simpson said his Saxons "hit the ball decently" which could be the understatement of lhe season. Eric Greenfield threw 73 pitches in Game 2 before Courtright came in the shut the door. Hastings had to battle back after Maple Valley tallied four runs in (he first inning to go ahead early in the game. Joel Mittelstaedt parked a ball out of the yard and Jim Mitchell had a 2-base rap for the Lions during their first inning surge. The Saxons picked up a run in the second inning before Jason Thompson hit Maple Valley's second homerun of the game in the bottom of the second to make the score 5-1 in favor of lhe home squad. Simpson's crew narrowed lhe deficit lo two runs (5-3) in the third with a Matt Moore hit and three consecutive walks. A Thornton single, a Matt Moore walk and a 2 RBI double by Josh Storm tied the game in the fourth stanza. Hastings won the nightcap with a 3-run dinger by Eric Greenfield in the fifth inning. Chris Stafford started the rally with a double. Randy Lake followed with a single and Greenfield, on a full count, won the game for the Saxons with his dramatic homer. To win is nice, but it's even better when you play good ball in aspect of the game,** Simpson said. Hastings. 2-3. played at Plainwell on Wednesday, travels to Forest Hills Northern today (April 17) and host the Hastings Invitational (Delton, Lakewood and Middleville included) on Saturday (April 19). Matt Moore chugs towards homeplate as the Lions catcher prepares play in doubleheader action in Vermontville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) the Depot. NOTICS OF PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IF HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals, win conduct a hearing, on April 24.1997, at 700 pm at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml. To act upon a request ot Forest Foley lor a variance to be able to use a 56' easement lor access to property doecrib ed below. The property is located behind 610 and 620 S Whrtmore Road and is described as: COM AT EAST 1/4 POST SEC 18-T3N-R9W RUTLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 11' 30" EAST 379 FT TO P.O.B. THENCE DUE WEST 407 FT. THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 1T 30" EAST 281 FT. THENCE DUE EAST 160 FT. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES IT 30" WEST 225 FT. THENCE DUE EAST 247 FT. THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 1T 30" WEST 56 FT TO P.O.B. Rutland Charter Township Ordinance Article XVIII tor "RE" Zoning District requires 200 feet minimum lot width on a road Interested persons desinng to present their views upon the above request, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place The application lor the above request is available tor inspection at the Rutland Charter Township Hall during reg­ ular business hours. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reason­ able auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with Usabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Cleric Individuate with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary axis or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Barbara Bedford Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 NOTICE The Hope Township Board of Trustees ha» hereby amended Resolution No. 91-3-A6 regarding the fee structure used by the Custodian of the Records by the following: Hourly Rate: $7.50 per hour SyMaW. Forster Hope Township Clerk ( • NOTICE • Delton Kellogg Schools will hold special board meetings on April 21, 22, 23 and 24, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. in the high school home economics room C-110, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, for the purpose of superin­ tendent selection. We invite your participa­ tion. l radio and parks equipment. E. Court Street. The parks (playground) equipment includes a dome climb­ ing structure, an elevated play structure, and a swing set The equipment can be viewed by making arrangements with the Department of Public Services at the above address Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 29. 1997 at the Office of the City Clork/Troasurer. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Ml. 49058. at which time they shall be opened and read aloud pubbdy The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and ail bids, and to award the b«l in a manner which it deems to be in its best interest. Bids shall be submitted separately tor the radio equipment and the parks equipment All bids shall be clearly marked on the outside ol the bid package "Sealed Bid - DPS Radio Equipment" or "Sealed Bid • DPS Parks Equipment" l€GfKNOTK€ SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS Sally A Adams, Secretary Board of Education 623-9246 The City of Hastings. Michigan will receive seeled bids for trie sale ol used Department of Pubhc Services (DPS) The radio equipment includes 3 radio base stations. 21 mobile radios. 20 antennas. 1 hand held radio, end other miscellaneous rwdto equipment. The equipment can bo viewed at the City of Hastings DPS Garage located N 301 > PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION* JUNE 2,1997 BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT One vacancy for a six year term Interested candidates must file a petition containing 50 signatures of registered voters no later than: 4:00 P.M. May 5. 1997 at the BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue Hastings. Ml 49058 616 945-9545 Candidates may obtain petition forms at the Barry ISD office. • Members ire elected by representatives from locxl boxrdi j All boord members present. Discussion regarding tote of Township property. No decision mode. Adjournment at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully. Barbara Bodford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edward* (4-17) MOttTQAttf MORTGAGE SALE — Default hot boon made in tee conditions of o mortgage made by Robert A. Compton and PrtsdHa B. Compton. Mt wife to Rrst Federal of Michigan (n/k/o First Federal of Michigan. tho Michigan operating name of Charter Ono Bank. F.S.B.) Mortgagee. Dated May ». 19B5. and recorded on Juno 6.19B5, in Uber 423. on pogo 53B. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at tho date hereof tho sum of Fif­ ty Throe Thousand SIm Hundred Twenty Six and 64/100 Dollars (453,626.64), including interest at 1.67 % per annum. Under tee power of solo contained In said mor­ tgage and tee statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given teat said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tee mortgaged promises, or seme part of teem, al pitelk vonteio. at tee oast door entrance to tee Court House in Hastings. Michigan, al 10 00 o’clock a.m.. Local Timo, on Friday, May 23rd. 1997. Said premises are situated In tee Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described os: Lof 43. Shongra Lo Estates Number 2. Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, according to tho recorded plat thereof. Tax Roll No. 09-012-475-001 -09. Commonly Known As; 14176 South Lake Doster Dr. During tee six months immediately following tee sole, tee property moy bo redeemed, except teat in tee event teat tee property is determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the pro­ perty may be redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following tee sale. Dated: April 7. 1997 First Federal of Michigan Kenneth L. Urwiller II (P36765) 1001 Woodword Avenue Detroit. Ml 44226 Mortgagee (5/S) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 17, 1997 Hastings High School announces honor students for third marking period Seniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — Malt Armour. Slavia Beard. Anders Birk. Darcie Bolo. Deanna Bolo. Michael Burghdoff. ’Kristen Dickinson. Andrea Dreyer. ’Joshua Duils. Martha Gibbons. Dallas Hankinson, Amanda Hawbaker. ’Kikki Hendershot, Rachel Hough. Janette Jennings, Meghan Kaiser, Sarah Keller. Michael Krueger. Ryan Leslie. Shannon Lundstrum. ’Lisa McKay, Elena Mellen. Sarah Miles. ’Jennifer Newton. Tamara Obreiter, Megan Pierce, Kylie Reed, Jami Roll. ’Suzanne Schmader. Jennifer Schranz. Falk Schubert. Aaron VanSyckle. Justin Waters. Came Westra. Sossity Wolfe and Colleen Woods Honors (3.10-3.49) — Jay Bolthousc. Sara Burghdoff. Amanda Carr. Meredith Carr, Mindy Clawson. Emily Dipcrt. Todd Eggleston. Shauna Engelhard. David Frisby. Jason Fuller. Richard Holzmuller. Chad Howes. Holly Koning. Julie Krebs, Danielle Krepps. Elizabeth Lincolnhol, Jason McCabe, Rebecca Mepham. Gregg Mesccar, Meghann Murphy. Marisa Norris. Rachel Nystrom. Teague O’Mara. Joseph Sanders. Ryan Schnackenbcrg, Becky Shorkey. Jodi Songer. Eric Soya. Benjamin Spahr. Rebecca Swiatek. Teresa Swihart, Jerid Vcltc. Kristal Yoder and Edward Youngs. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Nicholas Adams. Rachel Apsey. Angela Erway. Jamie James, Elizabeth LaJoye and Kristy Lambert Juniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — ’Casey Anderson. Julie Anthony. James Bailey, ’Sarah Bellgraph. Michelle Bies. Anne Burghdoff. ’Carley Case. ’John P. DeWitt. Rachel Dreyer. Summer Gillons. Traci Heffclbower. ’Nicholas Hostetler. Melissa Lancaster. Bess Lyons. Eric McCarty. Iyar Mead. ’Melissa Meaney. Rebecca Merriman. Lindsey Micel, ’Aleisha Miller. Melissa Moore. Jenny Norris. Erika Ordiway. NOTICE Kristen Piechnik, •Came Sen ice. Patrick Shade, Adam Taylor. Lesley Thornton. Enca West. •Danielle Wild.rn. ’Katie Willison and Kimberly Yoder. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Tennille Anderson. Jeff Arnett. Matthew Barnum, Nathan Belcher. Amy Belson. Amanda Bennett. Nicholas Bryan. Tye Casey. Amy Coe. Lisa Cooklin. Andrew- Courtright. Chad Curtis. Michelle Davis. Mylca deGoa. Zachary Deming. Robert Dixon. Joseph Edger. Adnal Englerth. Adam Gee. Chery! Gibbons. Cynthia Hayes. Dana Hill. Benjamin James. Michael Jarvis. Stephanie Jiles, Lynnac Jones. Rebecca Keeler. Sarah LaJoye. Emily Mead. Alyssa Morgan. Angela Newsted. Kyle Pohja. Benjamin Potter. Julia Regcs. Amy Robbc, Kenneth Rose. Sarah Roush. Ryan Rude. Megan Schirmer. Tiffany Seymour. Christopher Stafford, Jonathan Swinkunas. Matthew Toburcn. Eddie Vandcrmolen, Katherine Wood. Monica Yoder and Rachel Young Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Brandin Anderson, Philip Gole. Syndi Goodenough. Trisha McKeough, Laura McKinney. Stacy Pratt. Kimberly Sawdy. Charissa Shaw, Katy Strouse and Heidi Watson Sophomores High Honor? (3.5-4.0) — ’Bethany Arnett. David Barnum. James Beachnau. Sarah Byingion. Alicia Cooney. Dennis Eagle. Enn Englehart. Jason Flohr. Erica Fulmer, Roxanne Galisdorfer, Ryan Hawbaker. Karen Herbstreith. Kenneth Hoxwonh. Derek Johnson. Anna Lewis. Michael Lipstraw. ’Beauregard Mason. Eric Meek. ’Allyson Morgan. David Parker. Andrea Pond. Aaron Potter, Paul Redburn, •Amber Reid, Brooke Rizor, Corey Sandusky. Scott Sawyer. Destiny Seeber. Erika Simpson. Amy Songer, Tara Stockham. Laura Storm. Amanda Strickland and Laura Thomas. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Sarah Bolthouse. Matthew Bradley. Joshua Dickinson. Brian Dunn. Sally Edger, Adam Furrow. Danielle Golnck, Kan Gregory. Marc Haywood. Jessica Huss, Andrew Keller, John Kieffer. Christina Lancaster, Houston Malone, Bradford Myers. Karen Newton. Brooke Norris, Michael Nystrom, Leslie Ockerman, Stacey Parrow. Pam Pierce. Kyis Psalmonds, Jamie Reid, Nickolas Remley, Todd Schantz. Kristen Schlachter, Callie Shumway. Silas Smith. Todd Smith. Levi Solmes. Ronald Solmes. Tiffany Steward. Patti Stockham. James Storms, Steven Storrs. Charles Thomas. Michael Wank. Adam Whitney and Heidi Wilkins. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Carl Billings. Terry Brighton, Gregory Brower. Luke Cook. Sindi Felzkc, Justin Gordenski, Lee Hays. Jeremiah Johnson, Elizabeth Lonergan. Suzanne Miller. Naomi Nicholson, Sara Slagstad, Jonathan Styf and Tyson Walther. •Danielle Bowman. Anthony Bowne. Jay Campbell. ’Catherine Case. Katie Cook. Michael Courtright. Carolyn DeWitt. Kevin Gerhnger. Heather Girrbach. Sarrah Gregory . Sherri Gregory. •Michelle Gnggs. Valerie Heffclbower. Jennifer Hodges. ’Susan Hubbard. Laura Hubert. ’Virginia Jennings. ’Daniel Johnston. Erika Main. ’Ivy Malone. Samantha Miller. •Antosia Myers. •Steven Obreiter. "Sarah Penrod. Laura Raffler. Heather Rose. Lisa Rosenberger. Chad Sanborn. Amy Schiedel. Brice Schoemcr. Courtney Sinclair, Rachel Smith. ’Samantha Snow. Isaac Solmes. •Samuel Stafford. Casey Stormes. Jennifer Taylor. ’Amber Wilde. ’Brandon Willard. Jill Williams. Michael Wolfe. Joshua Woodard and ’Molly Woods. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Erin Allcrding. Joshua Angoli, Jolene Benedict. Amanda Buskirk. Rebecca Casarez, Jerad Crump, Nick Delinc. Daniel Deming. John Eggers, Ryan Eltzroth. John Forbes. Sean Fortier, Stephen Garner. Callie Girrbach, Jessica Gole. Jolene Griffin. Joshua Hendershot, Bobbie Hcnney. Nicole Hcsterly, Lindsey Karas. Kristen Keech. Matthew Larsen. Amber Lippert. Brian Loftus. Joseph Martin. Justin Martisius. Gabriel McCarty. Rebecca McCarty, Nathan McKelvey. Melinda Meaney. Amy Miller. Angela Miller. Jeremy Peake. Matthew Peake. Leteia Pennington. Laura Piechnik. Lindsay Raji. Dana Reed. Melissa Rench, John Resseguie. Andrew Safie. Heidi Schmidt. Benjamin Shaw. Marti? Shellenbarger. Andrew Soya, Lauren Stineman. Robert Swiatek, Corey Thompson. Jay Visser. Pamela Weatherly. David Welton. Kathryn Williams. Nathan Winfree. Kyle Winkler and Shawna Woody. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Holly Allen. Erica Barnum. Nathan Bies. Jeremy Bishop. Leah Bridgman. Addam Clack, Josh Doe, Danyelle Eaton. Lucas Holston. Dusty Lundstrum, Stan McKelvey. Phillip McKeough. Cory Mice). Lacy Pittelkow. Shawn Rosenberger. Lisa Simon, Megan Verus and Mary Wright. On Saturday, the Barry County Expo Center housed a craft show that offered everything from wood furniture to knick knacks which were available for people to purchase. Baked goods such as cookies and brownies also were sold. Freshmen hotki a Haav Giver wm o» *• High Honors (3.5-4.0) — ’Joshua Alderson, Katie Allerding. Christy Anderson. Jason Bailey, ’Justin Benner. and pro* Cabinet Makers — EXPERIENCED ONLY — Top wages and benefits. rding to tho rocordod plot Commercial Store Fixtures 616-247-6800 Dental Chairside Assistant (MOUNT BANK. MORTGAGEE » Gordon Woat (010)772-4425 (5/1) Dofault having boon mode in tho conditions of a certain Mortgage made by DONALD W TRADE*. a Patient oriented dental practice seeking energetic and enthu­ siastic team player for full-time position. Experienced preferred. Will train right person. Submit resume to: Ad #515, c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 During the day, shoppers were able to take a break from collecting treasures and eat lunch at the facility. INVITATION TO BID Berry County Baking Authority. John R. Fohtenfoid FREI ESTIMATES Center wM accept txts for e Now Garage Seeled Bids wfl ba received until 10:00 A.M. local Cantar ConforoncN Room, 2950 Gun Lake Road, Hastings. Michigan 49056, wharo they wdl be opened returned unopened. Sealed Bkfe wM be received for • New Garage The Bate Bid aha! be a Stipulated Sum. subject to •ring construction, for the Work Documents dare only from John R. FthtwiMd Canter. Kellogg Community College, Hatting., Michigan. Plana wff be evaiieble beginning April 17.10*7 No bidder may withdraw hie bid within thirty (30) days after Bid Opening. Bidders shall furnish a 5% Bid Bond (or certified check), mads payable to Kellogg Community College. Bond shall accompany sealed proposal. Tho Owner reserves tho right to accept or reject any and all bids, or proposals, and to accept those bids or proposals that, in hts judgement, serve their best intereats. A Pre-Bid Meeting is scheduled for April 22. 10.00 A.M. at the John R. Fehsenfeld Center Conference Room. Constructs are intended to bo awarded by May 12. 1997. Construction Period: Mid-May to August 15, 1997. Kellogg Community College S76.251.97, and no proceeding* having Compare uni WiirQOw ana Ms Mature* to any other window •FOAM FILLED • SASH & FRAME _________________ GET MORE for Your W SALES A SERVICE, NC. orefn.rere*»M; ,218 N. Jefferson, Hastings " ’ ' HOM TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULE 1997-96 FISCAL YEAR HOW THSHOeS. NMte. te hM, gta HxH on HURRY! KINDERGARTEN LATE REGISTRATION atm TMt RHANOAl SttVKING C0«KMA. • rkx» o* ■■sinning; Hwno South 410 Mt: GREEN TWEE FINANCIAL SERVICING COtPOtATION MANOT, FBHCS. A1WAK0 • SOY. F C. 401 Munson Avenue. P.O. Box 5817 Troverw City. Michigan 49696-5816 (616)946-0700 For Hastings Ana School System is at one location in town: CENTRAL ELEMENTARY (Pleasantview area residents go to Pleasantview Elementary) Call 948-4423 (Central) or 758-3361 (Pleasantview) for times Bring: - The official birth certificate - The immunization record - The child’s social security number (optional) It is not necessary to bring the child. METER READER A local company is creating an applicant pool for their Customer Service Center. Applicants must be willing to work in all weather conditions, use a per­ sonal vet Je on routes (mileage reimbursed) and possess a valid driver’s bcense with "0" points. This position starts between 7.00 am and 9:00 am weekdays, and will be home based after 90 days. Wages are $9.50 to $10.50 per hour plus COLA. Positive customer relations, accuracy and commu­ nications skills essential. Interested applicants should send their resumes to: Ad *517 C/O The Hastings Reminder FO Box 188 Hastings. Ml. 49058 EEO/AA Monday, April 14.1997.........................................................33nP.M. Monday. May 12. 1997 ................................................. 730 P.M. Monday, June 9.1997 ................................................. 730 PM Monday. JUy 14.1997 ................................................ .730 PM Monday. August 11.1997 ............................................ 730 PM Monday. September 8.1997 ..................................... 730 PM Monday. October 13.1997 ..........................................730 PM Monday. November 10,1997 ..................................... 730 PM Monday. December 8. 1997 ........................................730 PM ................................. .730 P.M. Monday, February 9. 1996 730 P.M. Monday. March 9. 1998 .730 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS Thuraday. May 8.1997 ................................................. 7.00 P.M. Thursday. August 14. 1997 .......................................... 7.00 PM Wednesday. November 5. 1997 .................................700 P.M. Thursday. March 12. 1998 - Annual Meeting . .700 P.M. All meetings held at the Hope Township Hall on M-43. Business hours: Wednesdays 900 a.m. to 1200 Noon and 100-300 pm. Buildrig Inspector, office hours Thursdays 800 am. 10:00 am. all year; Tuesdays 5.00 pm. - 700 pm. March October. Office phone: 948-2464. Minutes may be inspected dunng regular business hours. Sylvia W. Forster. Clerk (4/17) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 17, 1997 — Page 15 KINDERGARTEN, continued from page 6 Friday power outage takes out traffic lights An electrical substation explosion knocked out lights in the Hastings area and took out several traffic lights as well. The April 11 power outage lasted about four hours and required temporary stop signs at the intersection of Michigan Avenue end State Street (above) and required traffic control by Michigan State Police troopers at the M-37/M-43 intersection (below). M,.hil, limn, > ABANDONED FACTORY REPO'S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st lime home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. m FORD MOTORHOME. 351, runs good, great shape, loaded, sleeps 6. 84,500 OBO. 945-5516________________ 19FT. HURRICANE DECK BOAT 50h.p. motor with trailer, $1,495. Call Dave 616-623-3708._______________ RICE LAKE ONTARIO Cedar Cove Resort A-l fishing, newly renovated housekeeping cottages, boat rental. Brochures, 1-888-673-5363 12-VOLT FENNER FLUID POWER HYDRAULIC UNITS. Self-contained. Like Monarch. S250. Call 616-945-9340, after 6:00pm. 2 GARAGE DOORS: 9x8, S50. Call 948-8832 after 2pm or leave message.______________ BEAUTIFUL COUCH AND CHAIR. 3 tone color “Brand New", cost $900 must sell! $300. 1-517-676-6414 FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybrid bluegills, rainbow trout walleye, largemouth and small­ mouth bass, catfish, perch, fathead minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM. 08988 35th St.. Gobles. Ml 49055. (616)-628-2056 Days. 624-6215 evenings.__________ FOR SALE: Small refrigerator, $70 OBO. 616-948-9395 PILLOW TOP DELUXE QUEEN SIZE mattress set “Brand New" never used! Still in plastic. Cost $800 sell for $250. 1-517-699-2251______________ SEALY PREMIUM BRASS BED. (Firm) beautiful head­ board, hi gios* with frame, (king size) 2 months old. Cost $1,300 new. Sacrifice $325 B/O. 1-517-676-6414 START DATING TONIGHT! Play Michigan's dating game; l-800-RQMANCE, ext*4947 WORK FROM HOME: earn $3,500 a month mailing coupons. For more details call 1-617-455-1918. BRAD'S LAWN SERVICE. 616-795-3566. Weekly mowing, experienced, dependable, mature. Call now for an esti­ mate. I have a few openings left SENIOR CITIZEN APART­ MENT COMPLEX taking applications for waiting list Call 948-2838, 8:30am-2:30pm. E.H.O. ALL STUDENTS: Local firm has summer work openings, $1025 lo start. No experience necesary. Work with other students. Call 616-245-3882 $“AVON" HAS ALOT TO OFFER! Reliable Representa­ tives needed! Great Earnings/ Benefits. Ind/Sales/Rep. 1-800-423-7112._____________ BABYSITTER NEEDED FULL-TIME. First shift. 3 girls (10, 6 & 4). 616-765-3137 WANTED: USED PONTOON BOAT trailer. 616-945-5547. LOST: BEAGLE, call 616-623-2569 or 61^623-2713 CARD OF THANKS Thank you lo our neighbors, friends, and family for the flow­ ers, cards, and calls that we received for our 60th Wedding Anniversary. You made our day very special. Paul and Frieda Desgranges 12-VOLT FENNER FLUID POWER HYDRAULIC UNITS. Self-contained. Like Monarch. $250. Call 616-945-9340, after 6:00pm. 1977 FORD MOTORHOME. 351, runs good, great shape, loaded, sleeps 6. $4,500 OBO. 945-5516____________________ 1992 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LE: 56,000 miles, black, well maintained, loaded, blue book $9400 - $14,700, asking $12,500 OBO 616-945-3252 CAMP STAFF SUMMER POSITIONS AVAILABLE for youth camp. Start date 6/9/97. Call 616-349-4485, Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm for more information. EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, HELP WANTED: NOW 616-623-2051 or pager TAKING applications for 270-7022 24 hrs; Dan Vetter, general labor, lumber handlers, 795-7830___________________ and edger operator. Production FREELANCE GARDENER. and attendance incentives, full Degreed, experienced, ask for medical benefits after 120 days. Iris. 616-945-9712___________ Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St.. Freeport, MI EOE PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. OFFICE HELP WANTED: Full time. Required qualifica­ tions: 5 years experience, must be able to work well with the TIDY HOME CLEANING public, have experience with SERVICE Regular or occasion­ multi line phone system, and al cleaning, window washing or good typing skills. Send laundry. Will clean homes, resume’ to Ad* 518 c/o Remin­ offices, cottages, all workers der, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Ml 49058 chose the full day schedule because they worked. McFall Elementary School Principal Bill Rich said that at the time when families could choose schedules, a little less than half chose the full day program. The opportunity for choice was eliminated when budget cuts were necessary in the dis­ trict which required officials to decide be­ tween half days and alternating full day schedules. "Neither program made that much differ­ ence in how students performed," he said. Since this was the case. Rich said, they went with the choice that was the best idea financially. He added that the kindergarten classes al this time are in no danger of not meeting state requirements for instructional hours. "We were never in danger of that," Super­ intendent Jay Cason said. Both kindergarten classes will have 525 hours of instruction this year and the state required number is 420. Also. Fridays can be used as make up time for snow days. In the past, where people lived determined which session kindergarten students attended but now families can choose whether stu­ dents attend the Monday Wednesday session or the Tuesday Thursday session. "Many of lhe parents work every other day and stay home with their children on alter­ nating days," he said. Some people were concerned that with al­ ternating full day schedules, students on al­ ternating weeks have four days off in be­ tween the time they go to schou! one week and lhe next week. Some also found that the kids were falling asleep on the bus on the way home because they were so tired after a full day of school. One parent said her son did not understand why he had to go to school every day when he started the first grade. Parker said that in order to implement a half day schedule and have the district pro­ vide transportation both to and from school, it would cost $30,000 more in the budget. It would not cost extra for the alternating full day schedule though. He added that the board needs to make sure that research really shows that adding half days to the schedule possibilities is the best way lo handle things before committing the extra funds. "The problem with the cost is that if the money is spent on this, it will have to be taken from somewhere else that could affect the children later." he said. Cason said he did not want to just look at lhe bottom line of the situation or reccom­ mend anything one way or the other, but needed everyone to understand the economic realities the district faces. Before Proposal A. which changed the way Michigan schools are funded, districts were free to ask for any programs they wanted by having the community vote to approve them and fund them. "In Michigan we can no longer do that." he said. On one hand, he said. Proposal A caused property taxes to go down, but on lhe other hand it has created a way of funding districts that is not equal. Districts are awarded certain amounts of money per pupil per year and the amounts are based c.i the areas lhe districts are in. "Nearby districts get $4 million more a year to do what we do and there is nothing we can do about it." he said. The best case scenario for next year is that the district will get $600,000 in new money because the millage enhancement payments for technology that were received in 1995 will be completed. Other things the district needs that the community wants, such as adding art teach­ ers and other extra teachers to keep each in­ dividual class small and helping with extra curricular activities, already takes out $304,000 of that money. He added that this docs not even count the Nashville man held in robbery at Cappon’s Nashville Village Police officers arrested a 24-year-old Nashville man for a March 23 armed robbery of the Cappon’s gas station in Nashville. Detectives with lhe Barry County Sheriff's Department said Steven K. Harshman was arraigned April 7 and is scheduled for a May 28 preliminary examination in Barry County District Court. Harshman is lodged in the Barry County Jail and police are continuing their investigation of the incident. The station was robbed early in the morning by an unidentified man wearing a ski mask and armed with a handgun. He fled with an undetermined amount of money. Dunng the robbery, a clerk was struck in the face and over the head. She was treated at Pennock Hospital in Hastings and released COURT NEWS • Trevor R. Perkins. 22. of 7130 Marsh Road. Plainwell, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by using marijuana. In ex­ change for his plea, a probation violation charge of being in the company of a person using a controlled substance was dismissed. Perkins was then sentenced to 60 days in jail, with credit for 33 days already served. The balance of his sentence is to be sus­ pended upon his enrollment and completion of the Alternative Directions program. results of contract settlements and the infla­ tion rate. Cason said that lhe best case scenario from an academic standpoint would be to have all day kindergarten classes every day but the district can not afford to do that. Cason suggested that Assistant Superin­ tendent of Curriculum and Instruction Mary Ellen Correa and Principal Bill Rich get to­ gether with the Curriculum Committee to further discuss the situation and work with the people who want the change. Parker said he thought the committee also should hear from the kindergarten teachers as well. As long as the decision is made by the end of the current school year, Cason said, there will be enough time to implement some­ thing in the fall, if this is what the board chooses to do. POLICE B€RT: Inmate charged for jail escape try HASTINGS — A Wayland man has been arraigned on charge of attempting to escape from the Barry County Jail. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said an inmate had informed jail administrators of a possible jail break attempt. An April 7 search of the east wing of the jail found four metal chair legs hidden in a water closet, a screen in the cell had been removed and window sealant scraped at in spots Deputies said they found locks of hair belonging to Andrew D. Nelson, 17, in his cell and he told them he had cut his hair because it was beginning to bother him. Deputies also had confiscated a letter Nelson allegedly wrote to a friend planning a nighttime escape that included a map of the jail. One inmate (old deputies Nelson had told him of the plan, while another said Nelson planned to put the locks of hair on his pillow to make it appear as though be was sleeping. Nelson is scheduled for a preliminary examination April 23. Man arrested for domestic violence BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry Township Police arrested a Hickory Comers man April 13 for domestic violence. Police said David M. Dimmick, 33. was accused of punching the victim in lhe stomach and pulling his hair. Dimmick was arraigned April 14 and is scheduled for a pre-trial conference April 23. Assault and battery charge sought CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies have requested an assault and battery charge against a 21-year-old Hastings man. Deputies said they were called April 3 to a home in the 4700 block of Barber Road. Their investigation found that the two men and two others had been playing cards and drinking. The victim said he caught the suspect cheating and began to call him names, which escalated into a verbal altercation. He told deputies the suspect punched him several times and would not let him leave. The suspect told deputies he had asked lhe victim several times to slop the name calling. He told the victim he was at his boiling point, but the victim continued the name calling. The suspect told police he then head butted the victim and had stopped him from leaving because he would try lo drive, but was already very intoxicated. Deputies asking for domestic assault charge YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are requesting a domestic assault charge against a 46-ycar-old Middleville man for an April 6 incident in the 3200 block of Yankee Springs Road. Deputies said the victim told them she got into an argument with two people and she was choked, punched in the face and kicked 5-10 times. . One of the two told deputies he hadn't tried to hurt the victim, only defuse an already volatile situation. He said he only got rough when lhe victim bit him. Deputies said the suspect was found unconscious due to intoxication and could not be revived to take a statement from him. Rutland church broken into RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are investigating an April 6 breaking and entering of the Thomapple Valley Church on S. Wall Lake Road. Deputies said the break-in occured sometime between 9:55 p.m. and 11:26 p.m. The subjects gained entry through a window on the west side of the church by punching a hole through a window, reaching in and unlatching it. While inside, the subjects used a screwdriver type of tool to pry open office doors and desk drawers. Taken was $75 in cash and two checks made out to the church Larcenies from autos probed HASTINGS — Hastings City Police investigated a series of larcenies and attempted larcenies from automobiles April 5. Police said the larcenies occured sometime during a time span from 8:30 p.m. April 4 lo 8:30 a.m. April 5. The larcenies occured in lhe 200 block of W. Benson Street, the 300 block of E. Grant Street, the 800 block of N. Hanover Street, the 1100 block of N. Jefferson Street, the 400 block of E Colfax Street, the 200 block of W. Amy Street and the 1100 block of N. Church Street. A total of 12 vehicles were entered. Not all the vehicles had items taken, but among the stolen items were a 40-channel CB radio. 2 Norclco rechargeable razors, a black leather zip up tool kit with tools, a gold ladies Timex watch, and a cellular phone. Teen held in car break-in BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry Township Police apprehended a 15-year-old Delton female April 7 after she was caught breaking into a car at Delton-Kellogg High School by the owner. Police said a second car at the high school had been broken into and a CD-player stolen, but said it is unknown if the two incidents are related. Minor injuries suffered in accident THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP — Three people suffered minor injuries from a onevehicle accident April 12. Michigan State Police troopers said Jennifer A. Seifert. 17. of Wayland, was south bound on Patterson Road one-quarter mile north of Green Lake Road when she crossed the center line and ran off (he road to the left, where it struck a ditch. She told troopers she had hit a patch of ice. causing her to lose control. Seifert and her passengers, Eric D. Kammeraad, 11. of Shelbyville and Sean W. Kammeraad. 9. of Shelbyville, all suffered minor injuries. Seifert and Eric Kammeraad were treated at Pennock Hospital. Accident victim stiN in hospital KALAMAZOO — Barbara Kotrba. 50. of Delton is still listed in serious condition at Bronson Hospital after she was airlifted from a one-vehicle accident April 7 on Otis Lake Road, north of Keller Road. Kotrba had been north bound when her 1996 GMC Jimmy ran off the road and overturned several times after re-entering the roadway. Man cited after accident WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A West Bloomfield man was cited for drunk driving after a one-vehicle accident April 6. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Gary B. Tuomikoski Jr., 51. was northbound on Woodland Road near the intersection of Lake Drive when he failed to make a curve and struck a tree. Deputies said he had a minor scrape on the top of his head, but refused treatment. . A preliminary blood test registered a .202 blood alcohol level. A .10 level is considered drunk driving. New sgt. named to Hastings post HASTINGS — The Hastings post of the Michigan State Police will welcome a new sergeant to replace the retired John Appicclli. Stesc Harper is currently a trooper at the Ypsilanti post and will be promoted to sergeant He is expected lo arrive May 4. �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 17, 1997 Saturday auction will benefit addition to Faith United Methodist Church in Delton Family members of Creative Masonry in Kalamazoo finish the brickwork on the exterior of the Delton church building. The exterior of the 12,000 square foot addition at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton is 90 percent completed. An auction on Saturday will help purchase materials to tinisn the interior. PIZZA & SUBS Mfe Feel Privileged To Have The Opportunity To Serve You Soon, HASTINGS 130 North Broadway, (Next to X-Press Mart) 945-5500 ((< t DtLrvEj?r^yr? NOW HIRING 24 Team-Oriented People Hungry Howie’s will be accepting applications on Sat., 4/19/97 between the hours of 10 AM - 2 PM Work in a fun, satisfying, clean environment. Enjoy employee discounts. Uniforms provided. Advancement in positions and salary mandatory. Drivers will earn an hourly wage, $1.00 per delivery commission & tips. (can easily earn double digit average hourly wage). • We would welcome and encourage all H.S. co-op students. • Flexible schedule around family and personal needs. • We support all school functions and athletics - students please participate. • Employee of the Week, Month, Year and Region Rewards • Great part-time shifts available, homemakers, college students delivering is fun and profitable. • Will be happy to train anyone willing to learn, no experience necessary. • Experience is rewarded. • Join our team, have some fun, together we'll make Hungry Howie's #11 • FREE pizza certificate just for applying. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Antiques, appliances, an organ, crafts, furniture and more will be put on the auc­ tion block at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19 at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Proceeds from the auction will be used lo purchase materials to finish the interior of (he church's new 12.000-square-foot addi­ tion. Volunteers from the church congregation will finish all the interior details of the addi­ tion except for the electrical and heating work, said the Rev. William Hertel, lhe church's pastor. The public is welcome to attend the auc­ tion, which will include such items as an antique wedding gown, antique postcards in an album, a vintage fur coat, a cream and green-colored cook stove, two antique agri­ cultural scales, baked goods, plus goods and services that have been donated by members of the congregation and many more items. Donated items for the auction arc still be­ ing accepted and may be brought to the church or arrangements may be made by calling the church office. 616-623-5400. “We’re going to have two mystery auc­ tioneers," said Judy Walkinshaw, the church’s pastoral assistant and chairwoman of the church's Stewardship Committee. Walkinshaw had the idea for the auction and laughed that it was “heavenly inspired.” Youth from the church will have a con­ cession stand at the auction and their pro­ ceeds will be used for their “Mission trip to Delton" this summer when they plan to do community service work in their own hometown. The exterior of the new church addition is 90 percent complete. Hertel said. CSM of Kalamazoo is the general contractor of the $360,000 project to build the exterior shell of the addition. Volunteers from the church will begin lhe interior work as soon as all the necessary permits are obtained, he said. The addition, which has been constructed al the east end of the existing building, will nearly double the space at the church. Classrooms, a family life center, an ex­ tension of the dining room (fellowship hall), a library/meeiing room and office space for the pastor and other church person­ nel will be included in the addition. The family life center will be a multi-pur­ pose room with a high ceiling that ties into the existing fellowship hall. The center will have recreational capabilities for activities such as basketball and volleyball. A portable stage will be pan of the family life center to be used for concerts, plays, etc. The church is located at 503 S. Grove (M­ 43), at the comer of Bush Street and M-43. • • • • • Save America's Forests Mtsral fortsu. THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING US. Sincerely, Mr. Jason Dayus Sate Astrin's Foersts 4 Ubrsn- Court SE Washington DC 2OW3 202-VH-92I9 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-04-24.pdf fde4cd86f48791e895330b2126ea63bd PDF Text Text County to seek bids on shelter School still has no city water Delton interviews for new supt. See Page 2 See Page 13 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGr PUF'JC LIEW.CT I?’ S CHURCH St HAST.hr*. Mi 44Q5B !8?3 ANNER THURSDAY. APRIL 24. 1997 VOLUME 144, NO. 17 tow 1997 Top Ten students at Hastings Hidi School told A lie between two Hearings High School students has resulted in eleven students earn­ ing Top 10 honors for academic achieve­ ment. Those students are Jason McCabe. 4.0; Janette Jennings, 4.0; Tamara Obreiter. 4.0; Justin Waters, 4.0; Michael Burghdoff. 3.9S; Andrea Dreyer. 3.99; Elizabeth Lincolnbol. 3.99; Elena Mellen. 3.96; Lisa Marie McKay. 3.93; Amanda Hawbaker. 3.91; and CoUecn Woods. 3.91. McCabe is the son of Chuck and Frankie McCabe of Center Road. He plans on attend­ ing the University of Michigan to pursue a double major in secondary education and po­ litical science. The following is a list of his activities: IV football, grade 9; varsity foot­ ball. 10.11.12; wrestling. 9.10.11.12; track. 9.10.11,12; data president, 9; Key Club, 9.10. 11. IX Interact, 9.10.11; Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 9.10.11; Rotary Youth Leadership Conference. 9; Homecoming Committee. 9,10; varsity football Most Unproved Offensive Lineman. 10,11; Academic Latter. 10.11; Homecoming Committee. 9.10; Wrestling Spmtamarehip Award. 11; Kay Club vice president, 11; Prom Committee. 11; National Honor Society. 11; Powerlifting Club, 11.12; varsity football tri-captam. IX Key Club president. IX F.CA.. 12; Boys Suae. 12; Samsung Scholarship national finalisL IX Homecoming Court, IX Student Body pee si item. IX Outside activities: membar of church youth group, church acolyte, waked at the Gw Lake concession stand and for YMCA Jesraiags is the daughter of Archie and Mattie Jennings of Barryville Road. She plans lo attend Wayne Slate University to study education and play softball. She plans on a career in teaching a research. Her activ­ ities are as follows: Business Professionals of America, 9,10.11.12; Spanish Club. 9,10; Key Club. 9.10; Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 9.10; basketball. 9.10.11.1X volleyball 9.10.11; softball 9,10.11; Rotary Leadership Camp. 9; Travel Club 9.10; Student Council. 9; National Honor Society. 11,12; BPA vice president, 11; SIBUS representative, 11; American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Participant, 11; BPA Fall Leadership Conference, 11; Academic Letter. 11; BPA president. 12; Exchange Cub Youth of the Month. 12; Homecoming Court. IX numerous softball awards, including all conference, all district, all manty, all regional honorable mention, and Moat Valuable Player, varsity basketball captain, 11,IX vanity basketball all-confer­ ence honorable mention; vanity volleyball beat spnri.unanship. Out of school activities: summer softball. YMCA volunteer. Obreiter is the daughter of Roy and Yvonne Obreiter of Quimby Road. She plans on attending Grand Valley Stale University. Her high school activities are as follows: Basketball. 9,10; volleyball. 9.10; golf. 9,10.11.12; Key Club. 9.10.11; Interact. 9.10; Rotary Leadenhip Conference. 9. Horror Roll. 9.10.11.12; Marching Band. 9.10.11.1X National Honor Society. 11.12; Excel Club. 12. Out of school activities include Junior Golf Association. Cedar Creek Youth Group. Waters is the son of Donald and Vickie Waters. He plans lo attend the University of Michigan to study pre-medicine and continue on to medical school to become a physician. His high school activities include: Football. 9.10.11.12; wrestling. 9.10.11.12; 4.0 GPA. 9,10.11.12; captain. JV football, 10; Most Improved player, vanity wrestling. 10; HOSA medical math stale finalist, 10; aca­ demic letter. 10. 11; Moat Improved Player in varsity football. 11; all-county. 4th place districts, regional qualifier in vanity wrestling. 11; Vanity Club. 11; National Honor Society. 11; peer tutor. II. IX var­ sity wrestling captain. IX captain of WKAR Quizbusters Team. IX Outside activities in­ clude National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine. II; Hastings Wrestling Club (piroed second in state freestyle tournament). AdAtUxMl NEWS BREFS Appear on Page TWo PRICE SC Burghdoff is the son of Bill and Mary Burghdoff of Marshall Street. He plans to at­ tend Michigan State University to study sci­ ence, with the intention of becoming a physician. His activities include: Foolball. 9.10.11.12; track. 9.10.11; Key Club. 10.11,12; Academic Letter. 10,11.12; track captain. 11; Prom Committee, 11; National Honor Society. 11,12. Outside activities in­ clude Emmanuel Episcopal Church acolyte, job with a builder, job al Viatec. Dreyer is the daughter of Bill and Sally Dreyer of Center. She plans on attending Michigan Technological University to study engineering. Her activities include: Basketball. 9.10.11; volleyball. 9,10. 11.12; track. 9.10.11.12; Key Club 9.10,11.12; Interact. 9.16.11.12; International Club. 9.10; 4.0 GPA. 9.10.11; Varsity Club, 10.11; Conference Champ, 100M hurdles. 10. II; academic k.ter. 10,11,IX regional champ. 100 M hurdles. 11; Sth al stale in 100 M hurdles. 11; Sleight Leadership Conference, II; Show Choir, 11. 12; cross country. IX gional honors choir. 12; sym­ phony choir. 12. Outside activities include St. Rose youth group and folk choir, work at Blairs Pel and Garden and Hodges Jewelry. Lincolnbol is the daughter of Linda and John Lincolnbol of Green Street. She plans on attending the U-M to study communica­ tions. Her activities include: varsity tennis. 9.10.11.12; Key Club, *>..<3.11.12; Travel Club 9.10; Varsity CluB. 9,10.11,12; Interact. 10.11.12; all-county in tennis, 10; co-captain, varsity tennis, 11.12; all-confer­ ence honorable mention in tennis. 11; Girls' State repre tentative. II; National Honor Snciety. 11.12; Fellowship of Christian Athletes. 11; student council. IX class sec­ retary. IX Outside activities include working at Barry County Lumber and taking piano lessons. Mellen is the daughter of Jim and Marcia Mellen. She plans on attending Western Michigan University to study business. Her activities include: International Club. 9,11; Tennis, 9.10.11.IX volleyball. 9.10; track. 9.12; Key Club. 9; Band, 9; Travel Club. 9,11; honor roll. 9,10.11; soccer. 10; aca­ demic letter, 10.11; National Hona Society. II, 12; Student of the Month, 11; Business Professionals of America. IX Outside activi­ ties include 4-H. church youth group mem­ ber. Advisory Corneil, work al McDonald's. McKay is the daughter of Robert and Cheryl McKay of Hubble Road. She plans to attend Cornerstone College. Her activities include: honor roll. 9,10.11; National Honor Society; 11.12; Student of the Month. 11; Junior Honor Guard. 11; concert choir. IX yearbook staff. IX school newspaper staff. 12. Outside activities include: team leader, treasurer, secretary, vice-president, and presi­ dent in Bridles and Bits 4-H Club; work al Flying Honeshoe Riding Ranch. Cinema 4, and Mexican Connexion; church volleyball group; and many 4-H activities, including chairperson fa the Christmas gift boxes lo lhe animal shelter, participation in Founder's Day and Memorial Day parades, and speaker al Thomapple Mana Fashion Show. Hawbaker is the daughter of Darrel and Sandra Hawbaker of Stale Road Sbe plans on attending Cedarville College to obtain a degree in agricultural business management. Her activities include: FFA. 10.11.IX stu­ dent of lhe month. 10.11,12; Star Greenhand Award. 10; Scholarship award. 10,11; FFA secretary. II; Who's Who. 11; leadership award. II; first place, slate environmental contest, 11; National Hona Society. 11,12; Michael Burghdoff Andree Dreyer Elizabeth Lincolnbol Elena Mellen BPA. 12; FFA vice president. IX Outride tea TOP TIR, taetieuad mi page 4 □S3 Mdiro tv’wv’y L/uiiorn siwvo �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24, 1997 News Briefs Love founder to speak here Dr. Virgil Gulker. founder of Love Inc., will be guest speaker at the annual Love Inc. Appreciation Breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday. May IO. at the Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 South Wall Lake Road (M-43). Gulker started the concept of Love Inc with the Good Samaritan Center in Holland in 1981. Now there are more than 110 such organizations around the world, including one in Hastings. He also has written two books, in­ cluding "Help Is Just Around the Cor­ ner." Special music and honoring local volunteers will be part of the program. The community is invited. Reserva­ tions must be made by calling 948­ 9555 from 10 am. to 2 p.m. weekdays. HHS Jazz band wins top rating The Hastings High School Jazz Band earned an overall first division rating at the Michigan Stale Band and Orchestra Association stale jazz festival earlier this month The band was adjudicated by three jazz experts. Elements such as rhythm, tone, intonation. improvisation, interpretation and jazz style were evaluated and graded by the judges. Hastings received first division ratings from two of lhe three judges. The other gave the group a division two. Band officials said it was the first lime Hastings has ever earned an overall first division rating. Lions White Cane fund-raiser slated The Hastings Lions Club will be joining other Lions groups throughout the slate in next week offering miniature White Canes in exchange for donations. Lions White Cane Week will be ob­ served April 27-May 3 and members of the Hastings club will be on the streets Wednesday. Thursday. Friday and Satur­ day. April 30-May 3. soliciting dona­ tions. according to local Lions President Bob Huebner. Money collected from the fund-raising effort is used by the Lions for eye examinations and eye glasses, for other sight conservation projects and for those in need and for local organizations such as Love Inc. The Lions also fund the Leader Dog for the Blind program in Rochester, Mich., the Michigan Eye Bank and Transplantation Center in Ann Arbor, Welcome Home of the Blind in Grand Rapids and Vision Enrichment Services in Grand Rapids. Lions will be placed at K mart and Felpausch. For more information, call 945-3866. Open house set for new school An open house for those who wish to get a look at the new elementary school being constructed on Star School Road is being planned for I to 3 p.m. Sun­ day. April 27. Construction is progressing on sched­ ule. according to school officials, and the elementary will be completed in time for lhe start of the 1997-98 aca­ demic year. Though it's unusual to hold an open house while lhe building is in progress, officials said, there have been "many in­ quiries" about the new facility, and the open house will allow parents and community members to see lhe new school in progress and meet some of the staff Star School. 1900 Star School Road, can be reached by driving south on M­ 37. cast on River Road and north on Star School Road. Guests are asked to park in the designated parking areas and enter the building through lhe middle entry way They also will be asked to sign a liability form before entering lhe construction area. Highlights of the tour will include the lower elementary wing, several lower elementary classrooms, the gathering room, special classrooms for science, music and art. the office area and the multi-purpose room. Staff members who will be assigned to Star Elementary thus far are Principal Jo Stebbins: teachers Pal Williams from Pleasantvicw (kindergarten), Julie VanDivcr from Pleasantvicw (first grade) Lisa Brown from Central (second grade). Diana Johnston from Central (third grade): and secretary Judy Lenz from Central, all of whom arc expected to be on hand Sunday . Other positions at the school will be announced at a later date Geranium sale to help ‘Friends” Proceeds from the Aid Association for Lutherans' annual geranium sale this year will benefit "Tangle Town." the proposed community-built wooden play structure at Bob King Park, sponsored by the Circle of Friends. The geraniums offered in the sale are red and the "cutting" type. Deadline to order is May 4. Orders may be placed by calling Mary Rider at 945-9864. or Loretta Schocsscl at 948-8658. Cost is $2.85 each The geranium delivery date will be Saturday, May 17. in the Grace Lutheran Church parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon. The Circle of Friends have reached more than two-thirds of their $90,000 goal and they plan to have work volun­ teer sessions worked out during the last week in May to construct the play­ ground superstructure. The AAL, a fraternal benefit society based in Appleton. Wise., will provide matching funds for the fund-raising pro­ ject. Syrup Festival is this weekend The 57th annual Maple Syrup Festi­ val will be held this weekend in Ver­ montville. Mandy Pierce is this year’s syrup queen and Beth Sleeper is alternate. The festivities start with an opening ceremony and talent contest at 6:30 Fri­ day night, followed by a teen dance. Saturday will see a wide variety of ac­ tivities and attractions, including the grand parade at 2 p.m., music by the Maple Valley Jazz Band and Commu­ nity Band, children's parade, entertain­ ment acts, performances by the talent contest winners, arts and crafts, a pet­ ting zoo, plenty of food booths, tours of the museum, crowning of the queen and recognition of this year's honored producers. Earl and Lorna Wilson. Crown Amusements will provide rides all three days. On Sunday, there will be two com­ munity church services, one at the Ver­ montville Congregational Church and the o' he r on Center Stage. Both services will start at 11 a.m. A gospel concert also will be held Sunday afternoon. Of course, pancakes with maple syrup will be available throughout the festi­ val. Free immunization cKnic is Saturday The Hastings Kiwanis Club and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department will sponsor the fourth annual free im­ munization clinic Saturday morning at the Health Department building, comer of South Jefferson and Center streets in Hastings. The clinic will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The free clinic is geared to children of parents whose work schedules don't al­ low them to get immunizations week­ days. Besides the shots will be entertain­ ment, refreshments, a gift bag for lhe kids and door prizes for the parents. A special gift also will be available to children completing their first scries of shots by age 2. No appointments are needed, but par­ ents should bring along their children's immunization records. Each child re­ questing any kind of shot or medicine should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Parents or legal guardians may send along permission statements. A spokesperson for the clinic said last year's event resulted in 41 immuniza­ tions and they hope to get even more this Saturday morning. Benefit in Freeport to aid cancer victim A benefit will be held at the Freeport Community Center at 2 p.m.. Saturday, April 26. lo raise money lo help resi­ dent Carol Holler with her battle with cancer. Proceeds will be used to help Holler pay for her medical treatment. The event is sponsored by friends of Carol and John Holler and is supported by the Freeport Boosters. Activities for the day include a dinner, an auction, raffles, live music. A hog roast and chicken barbecue, sponsored by the Freeport Firemen, will begin at 2 p.m. and the auction will be­ gin al 4 p.m. Also taking place is a 50-50 raffle, and the live music will be performed by Dwayne Allcrding and the Coldwater Mudpuppics. A meeting for friends and family who are planning lhe benefit will be held at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. April 24) at the Community Center to finalize plans. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Those who need additional informa­ tion about the event or those who have new items for the auction can call Russ and Celia Stidham al 765-3043. Dick Spnggis at 945-4836. or Ken and San­ dra King at 765-5320 or 891-1572. City, township still apart on extension New school still without water by David T. Young Editor Nice try. The Hastings City Council and Hastings Township Board had a special joint meeting Monday to attempt lo come up with an agreement lo extend city waler and sewer lo the new Star Elementary School. But when the dust had settled, lhe two sides were no closer on the crucial water issue than they were before the meeting started. The disagreement between (he (wo local government entities has school officials a little more than nervous because they want lhe utilities in place when the new facility is scheduled to open in August. Mike Hubert, treasurer of the school board, was present at the meeting to ask both sides for some kind of resolution of the difficulties. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel reported after the meeting that the schools are "frustrated and disap­ pointed" with lhe lack of accord, and "time is running out." Both sides agreed, as expected, on sewer service to lhe school, which is under con­ struction in Hastings Township, just outside the city limits. The township will assume ownership of the sewer line and the schools will be responsible for maintaining it. But the biggest stumbling block continues to be extending waler. The City Council has said it will provide water to the new school at double the rates charged to residents who live within the city, which is the usual procedure for such cases. However, it will not offer the same deal to any others in that area. That's where the Township Board has a problem. It has gone on record as agreeing to the double rates for the schools, but it also wants the same for 16 residences that may want lo hook up to the 16-inch water main in the future. Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod said a speedy agreement is critical for the school. "We're willing to provide services by any legal method required," he said. Hastings Township Attorney Lynda Thomsen, of Bankham, Sparks. Rolfe and Thomsen of Kalamazoo, said the township wants assurance that 16 residences along the water main as it goes to the schools will be able to hook up if they so wish. She said the main is "part of the public right of way“jand bhtatan't be utod by just one customer "It would be imprudent for the township to exclude them," she added. Michael Bergstrom, an engineer, speaking on behalf of the township, said the huge "16-inch water main is not intended to serve just one customer." Thomsen said the township is willing to have the water service area limited to just lhe 16 residences now and claimed the city's re­ fusal to make the service available to them "is not in the interests of public health, safety and welfare." Penrod replied, "We understand the town­ ship's desire to service the other customers, but we haven't agreed on what would be eq­ uitable means to do that... It's certainly pos­ sible to come up with an agreement (on the residences) in the future." However, he maintained that no resident in Hastings Township has asked lo hook up to any utilities, so he didn't see where lhe city was refusing service to anyone who wanted it. Penrod asked Trustee Franklin Beckwith, who was chairing the Hastings Township side of the meeting in the absence of Super­ visor Richard Thomas, "Does anybody in the township (besides the new school) want sewer and water and are willing to pay an as­ sessment?" Township Trustee Douglas Peck answered. "We feel that it should be available if they do." "But double rales doesn't cover the cost of service." said Councilwoman Deb Dorcy. "You don't know that," replied Peck. Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden said. "We seem to be getting mixed messages." She held that city has said oul of cily resi­ dents would be charged double rates, but. "the city manager is telling us that double rates aren't enough. If someone could clarify your position..." City officials have maintained that the city actually loses on extension of utilities to ad­ jacent township properties at double rates and if it agrees to do this with 16 residences, it will have to do lhe same for many more in the future. Cruttenden, in a letter dated April 18 to residences that would be affected, said the double rates are what the city charges all other customers outside lhe city. Also, she wrote. "The cily was willing lo let us own the (waler) line, but since they would not allow anyone else to hook up without their permission, we (Township Board members) felt they were in control of it. We don't feel it is appropriate for the cily to control a utility line in the township." Thomsen took issue with the city's con­ tention that the township last month tenta­ tively had agreed to servicing the school alone, saying instead there was only discus­ sion and a promise that the proposed agree­ ment would be taken up al the board's April 14 meeting. "I will stake my reputation on that." she said. Cily Attorney Stephanie Fekkcs said. "It was our impression that you would lake the agreement on Star Elementary to the meet­ ing (on April 14)." Fekkcs said lhe matter of the 16 residences was on tacked on later. Mayor Frank Campbell said though the two sides don't agree, "Let's get the water to the school and then worry about the 16 resi­ dences later." Penrod suggested lhe two agree on servic­ ing the school now and then try to negotiate for a service area for residences on conditions both could live with. Cruttenden then asked, "Why don't we do it (negotiate) right here and now?" Penrod explained that right now the two sides seem to have very different visions about what needs lo be done and neither wants an agreement that is not of any benefit to them. The cily wants something in addi­ tion to double rates, something like a tax sharing arrangement, or what is called a 425 agreement. Thomsen said she had "problems with ly­ ing property lax rales to service. You charge rales necessary to cover the costs. The issue isn't higher charges, but applying a property lax in an unspecified way." She suggested charging the double rates and then doing a study and making adjust­ ments on rates accordingly. Penrod then said double rates are not an incentive for the city to extend sewer and wa­ ler beyond its boundaries. "The issue is for lhe city and township to have lhe ability to grow, to provide services that benefit us jointly," he said. "We believe it's fair lo extend services to lhe school, at this time, at a double rate, but not to the 16 residences." The city manager said extending waler to the 16 residences could open the door to as many as 200 homes in that area demanding the same services at the same rales in the fu­ ture. "This creates growth in the township at our (the city's) expense," Penrod contended. "The township residences will use municipal services whether they're wanted or not. "The township must recognize that the city needs to grow outside our boundaries. We need lo come lo an understanding where growth will occur." He said growth doesn't necessarily need to happen through annexation, which is what the township fears as an eventuality. He added, "Folks, we're not just talking about 16 residences here. We're talking about the future." Thomsen replied. "But you're coming in (lo (he township) and picking and choosing who you want to serve." Both sides several times expressed their desire to get water and sewer services lo the new school quickly, but stalemate prevailed Monday night. Township Trustee Diana Phillips asked Hubert, "Can you (the schools) dig a well?" Hubert said that could be done, but it might lake too much time. Penrod added, "It's a lot healthier to be on the public water main." The meeting was not particularly cordial al certain limes. Thomsen angrily accused the city of spreading false information about lhe township agreeing last month to the hookup with the schools. Fekkcs responded by say­ ing it was her hope the meeting could be "mi open discussion of our intentions without hostility." At another point, Thomsen asked Rutland Township Supervisor Robert Edwards for comment and was gaveled down by Camp­ bell, who said the meeting's agenda had not reached lhe part reserved for public comment. That prompted the township attorney to tell lhe mayor, "I am not under your charge. This is a township meeting." Cily Council members at a couple of points accused Township Board members of being short sighted. But Cruttenden lhe next day said that she appreciated the two entities getting together to try to make something happen on behalf of the new elementary school. "It (the meeting) spelled out exactly what the council feels," she said. "Apparently the city expects double rates for tax-exempt properties and shared tax arrangements for new developments that have a lax base (as a condition of extending utilities). "The school has a deadline looming, so I hope we can work something out." At the end of the meeting, Campbell said, "I know where everybody's coming from, but lhe city never has gone beyond its boundaries unless they were asked. I can see the stalemate, but I'd like lo service the school now and then continue cussing each other out until we get an agreement. I'm asking the council and the township to do this much as neighbors." Congressional candidate to return to First Friday Kim Tunnicliff. who ran unsuccessfully for Congress last fall, will return to the First Friday forum for a second appearance at noon May I at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Tunnicliff ran as a Democrat against Re­ publican incumbent Nick Smith in lhe Sev­ enth Congressional District last November. Referring to himself as a moderate, he painted Smith as a right-wing extremist. He is director of the Gerald R. Ford Insti­ tute for Public Service at Albion College and is a member of the Albion City Coun­ cil. On Friday, May I, he is expected to talk about a recent trip he and some of his stu­ dents made to Israel and analyze the Middle East situation. Tunnicliff also will talk about his politi­ cal opponent's performance thus far in Congress, about the politics of the rich and poor and about the prospects that President Bill Clinton will finish his second term or be felled by scandals, much like Richard Nixon 23 years ago. The First Friday series, sponsored by lhe Barry County Democratic Committee, is held at noon on the first Friday of each month at lhe historic Thomas Jefferson Hall. KlmTunnicNf Those attending may bring their own lunches or purchase light fare at the hall. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Water dispute threatens Lakewood schools hookup by Jason Carr Staff Writer Lake Odessa Village officials have charged that Woodland Township is holding them "hostage” with charges its attorney demands be included in a proposed water service agreement lo provide services to Lakewood High School and lhe new middle school. Lake Odessa Village Manager John French told Village Council member Monday that Woodland Township officials had not re­ sponded at all to his phone calls and letters, which he said included al least two offers to meet with engineers. He added that the pro­ posal had been sent to Woodland Township in early January, but township officials did not even acknowledge receipt of the agree­ ment until March. Woodland Township was to hold a special meeting this evening (Thursday) to discuss the agreement. In a telephone interview Wednesday. Cheryl Allen, Woodland Township Clerk, said the board didn't choose an attorney until March because of a misunderstanding between her and Supervisor Douglas MacKcnzie about who was lo get bids for legal services. "We've never dealt with this type of an agreement before — it's all brand new to us — so we wanted to seek an attorney that could work with us in understanding this agreement," said Allen. "We're not really pro-development here in Woodland Township, so we wanted to make sure residents wouldn't be forced to hook up." The township hired Lynda Thomsen — who is also serving as attorney for Hastings Township in its water service dispute with the cily of Hastings — who was unable to complete her recommendations in time for the board s regular April meeting. "This meeting Thursday is the first chance we will have to work as a board on what our attorney has proposed," Allen said. She also said she received only one message from French on her answering machine describing Odessa Township's interest in upgrading the size of the pipe to provide for fire protection. "To me. he was simply passing along information. I didn't interpret that he wanted me to call him back," she said. Village President Jerry Engle told the Village Council the township had been told up front that the only private property that would be hooked up to the village water system were the Lakewood school buildings and that lhe pipes were to be laid along the M-50 right of way. $M LAKEWOOD. coMirwed page 13 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24, 1997 — Page 3 County Board deadlocked on halting talks for City Hall by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Half want to call it quits and the others on lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners want lo pursue buying Hastings City Hall. Voting 4-4 Tuesday, the board reached a deadlock on whether lo tell city officials that the county is not interested in pursuing negotiations to try to buy the city-owned building on the comer of Broadway and State Street and its adjacent property and parking lot. At least this will send a message to lhe city. Board Chairman Jim Bailey said after lhe vote. The county has hoped to buy lhe property because it now has to rent parking spaces at several locations in order to fulfill city parking requirements. However, the city rejected lhe county's first offer of $385,000 and its recent offer of $425,000. The Cily Hall and its property have been appraised at $409,900. The cily now plans to sell lhe property for a minimum bid of $500,000 at a public auction, which will probably be held in late May or early June. However, lhe cily is still willing to accept less money from the county if the county sweetens the pot with county-owned property, such as the Commission on Aging building, plus cash. The County Board this week nixed the idea of giving lhe COA build-ng to the city as part of the deal. City Hall is being sold because it will be located in larger quarters at the MainStreet Savings Bank, which will be moving next year to a new facility between Wendy’s and Subway on West Slate Street. Commissioner Tim Burd, who suggested calling an end lo the property negotiations, said after lhe meeting that he thought the county hac bid about as high as it could on the city property. "I don't know where else we can go from here. We can look at other options and decide what we can do,’’ he said. During the meeting, Burd suggested turning part of the county’s courthouse lawn into a parking lol to solve lhe county's parking woes. "We've got a free spot right here.” he said. "To spend a half million dollars for a parking lol is absurd when there's no reason for it," he said after the meeting. "The (City Hall) building can be utilized for something but that isn't an absolute necessity that we need I don't sec any reason that we are ever going to need it." Voting in favor of notifying the city that the county is no longer interested in negotiating about the property were commissioners Rod Goebel, Burd. LewNewman and Bailey. Voting against ending negotiations were Emmet Herrington, John Barnett, Sandy James and Robert Wenger. "I'm no longer interested in pursuing it (Cily Hall)," Bu?d said. "I think this is a short-sighted look at this whole situation," Herrington said. "I think we have the responsibility to look down lhe road to what the county is going to be tomorrow and that property is adjacent to heavy investment right here and across the street. I think we should continue negotiations and make every effort to purchase that property for the future." With a 6-2 vote, the board turned down the idea of giving lhe County Commission on Aging building to lhe city as part of the county's proposed purchase o' ity Hall. The only commissioners supporting lhe idea were Herrington and Wenger, who made lhe motion. Wenger said he had been told that the county could sell the building to the city for $1 and rent it back from the city for $1 until the city needed to use the property. "I believe that would be a good arrangement." Wenger said. "This would do two things. It would get os the property across the street and our immediate parking situation would be resolved... It would put the wheels in motion to gel lhe COA out of that building in some type of time frame. I don't know where it's going to be.” "Il sounds like we would be hanging our seniors out to dry." Newman said. "I think it forces our hand to do something better for seniors." Wenger said. Barnett said the city was planning to offer lhe county an opportunity to rent the (COA) building for $1 for five years if the county gave the structure to the city. Bailey said he agreed it would be good to have better housing for the COA. but said that action would commit a future board to finding the funds for a COA building. If voters decided not to approve a millage for another COA building, he wondered where the county would get lhe funding. Wenger suggested selling bonds to fund such a project and paying off the debt over a period of time. He also said the COA need could be a spark to make the Barry County Resource Network (BCRN) a reality. The proposed BCRN complex . which would provide citizens with a place where all county human service agencies could be housed under one roof, has been stalled because of a lack of available funds. Bailey said the BCRN "is a lot more dollars. . "it the city wonts 22% on top of the appraised value (of City HaO.tnen I tNnk we tfxxid get ours appraised and we tfxxJd get 22% on top of our (COA) appraised value' -Jm Baley “We turned that down last year because we didn't have the funding to do it. 1 think the spark is still there on their part." However, he said the county's "spark" is where lo gel the hundreds of thousands of dollars such a project would cost. "1 wouldn't want to negotiate anything, myself, right now. committing that we're going to do away with that (COA) building and not knowing how a new one is going to be funded." Bailey said. "When you're gambling taxpayers* dollars on the future, something drastic could come up and we wouldn't have the money and then our Commission on Aging wouldn't have a building lo be in." James said she could not support giving lhe COA building to the city because the County Board doesn't know what the COA building is worth and there are no plans in place for future COA housing. Talking about the value of the COA building. Bailey said, "If the city wants 22 percent on top of lhe appraised value (of City Hall), then 1 think we should get ours appraised and we should get 22 percent on lop of our (COA) appraised value." Alternate-day kindergarten being discussed in Hastings by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School district is thinking of changing the kindergarten schedule in the elementaries from half days to full days on alternate days of the week. One elementary in the district. Pleasantvicw. is already oper­ ating on an aliemate-day kindergarten sched­ ule. Kindergartners al Pleasantvicw now attend all day Monday and Wednesday and then half of them meet again on Friday morning, and the other half meet again on Friday af­ ternoon. Kindergartners in the rest of the dis­ trict attend five days a week, half of them in the morning and half in the afternoon. Pleasantvicw principal Jo Stebbins re­ ported to Hastings School Board members at their Monday meeting that the Pleasantview kindergarten schedule, in place for seven years now. has been "very successful." The program has been evaluated for several years by teachers and parents, she said. When it first started, students attended all day Mon­ day and Wednesday and then came to school all day Friday every other week. That sched­ ule didn't work, she said. Parents were gt ting confused about which week they should send their child to school on Friday. Stebbins said. Teachers also found that the length of time away from school was too great for students who were ending their school week on Wednesday on the weeks they were not attending on Friday. The present schedule was then instituted, which has been satisfactory to parents and teachers. Stebbins said. Parents like it be­ cause it is easier for them to schedule baby­ sitters. she said. Teachers like having the students in class all day. Pleasantview kindergarten teacher Pat Williams told board members that one of the reasons she likes the all-day schedule is that all of lhe school's kindergartners can attend school in the morning, as opposed to some of them only attending in the afternoon. She believes morning to be "a prime time for learning.'' Also. Williams said, with the full-day schedule she is able to start with one topic in the morning and weave that topic around various subject matter all day. For example, she said, she can begin a discussion about cats in lhe morning, and then read stories about cats, use the cat theme while the stu­ dents are doing an art project, have students count cats for math, and so forth. "This wouldn't happen if I had just half a day," she said. Also, she said, the full day of school is more relaxing — she doesn't have to watch the clock every second to make sure she gets everything completed in half a day. Kindergartners also have lhe advantage of having lunch with older elementary students, which gives the students an edge when it comes to adjusting to first grade, she said. Overall, she said, "I've found it a very re­ warding way for my teaching." Central Elementary principal Dave Arnold has been spearheading lhe discussion about expanding lhe Pleasantvicw schedule to all the schools in the district. He told board members that "the next important part" of the discussion is to have parents give their input. They will be asked to do so at the an­ nual meeting of parents of incoming kindergartners, scheduled this year for May 15 at 7 p.m. The location for the meeting is still tentative, Arnold said. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said he believed the traditional kindergarten half­ day schedule was instituted many years ago to give students "kind of a gradual introduc­ tion of younger children to school," so that "by the time they are done with the first year, they're ready to go a full day." However, he said, many of today's kindergartners "arc already functioning on a full-day basis," because they go from school to day care centers or other child care programs (or from child care to school). Also, he said, many if not most of the kindergartners have already been through some kind of preschool program that gives them an introduction to a school environment. Schoessel said a switch to alternate-day kindergarten classes also will help the dis­ trict meet the requirements of a 1995 state law that gradually increases the amount of time districts are mandated to hold school. In the 1997-98 school year, students are required to attend 181 days and have 1,041 hours of instruction, compared to 180 days and 990 hours of instruction in 1996-97. Each year up to the year 2007 the require­ ment increases. In the year 1999-2000, stu­ dents will have to attend 183 days and have 1,098 hours of instruction. In the year 2006­ 2007. the last year that has an increase, school districts will be required to bold classes 190 days and offer 1,140 hours of in­ struction. That is a total increase by the year 2007 of 10 school days and 150 hours of in­ struction per year. Delton board interviews five candidates for superintendent U h ..W A 'l.'M K U .' by Mary Warner Staff Writer Members of lhe Delton community had a chance this week to be a part of the selection process for the new superintendent of schools. The Del ton-Ke Hogg School Board held interviews with five candidates Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in meetings that were open to the public. Current superintendent Dean McBeth, who is retiring, said between 22 and 29 members of the community showed up at the meetings Monday and Tuesday lo ask questions of the prospective candidates. After the final interview Wednesday evening, the board was expected to allow members of the public to applicants. comment on the various The five final candidates were selected by the board at a previous meeting, where the board reviewed 27 applicants' credentials and narrowed the field to those interviewed this week. The candidates include Delton High School Principal and Assistant Superintendent Paul Blacken, Vestaburg Community Schools Superintendent Ron Milks. Hesperia School District Superintendent James Goebel; Breitung, Mich. School Superintendent John Carlson and Charlotte Associate Superintendent for Instruction Marsha Wells. McBeth said questions from members of the audience during the special meetings Adult ed program may be scrapped Travis Wickham, a student at Woodland Elementary School, is pictured working on a decorative Japanese scroll at the Expo Center in Hastings Tuesday. Wickham was part of "'Young Artists Day,' which is sponsored by the Barry Intermediate School District in collaboration with the Thornapple Arts Council and Barry County 4-H. Students from area school districts learned to create various types of Japanese artwork, including fish banners, painted scrolls, and origami (folding paper into various objects.) This is the fifth year the program has been held. Its purpose is to expose students to different cultures. by Mary Warner Staff Writer The adult education program in Hastings probably will be eliminated unless more state aid is received. Beth Robb, director of the Hastings adult education program, asked school board members Monday to consider shutting down the program because the district cannot afford to keep offering it. Robb said the commu­ nity education program will continue as it is. The adult education program gives those who do not have a high school diploma a chance to take for-credit classes that count toward graduation requirements. The com­ munity education program provides area resi­ dents courses in such areas as dancing, art. interior decorating, music, or exercise. No high school credits are given out for lhe lat­ ter. In the past three years the state has reduced the adult education funding it distributes to individual school districts until it has reached a point in Hastings where the district can no longer break even financially. Robb said the expense of paying the adult ed teachers is ex­ ceeding what the district gets from the state Adam Wrubel of Woodland Elementary works on a scroll. Students in grades 2.3.4 and 5 participated in the event. or from students. Enrollment also has decreased from a peak of 200 students graduating each year in the 1970s to a total of three graduating this spring. Robb said. Enrollment has dropped in the last few years because "the economy is so good right now people are working, so there's no need for them to get a diploma" because employ­ ers aren't requiring them, she said. If the program is scrapped, students would continue to take classes until lhe end of the year and then none would be offered this fall. Robb said if the state decided to increase its adult education funding, "we can very eas­ ily implement this program again." Text­ books and materials will be stored, and cur­ rent adult education teachers have agreed not to go elsewhere for awhile in case funding from lhe state increases for 1997-98. She said the school board won't have to make a firm decision on whether to elimi­ nate the program until June or July. In the meantime, she said, "our community education program is alive and well and going strong." The school's summer program will also still be offered, she said. Two sessions are scheduled, one from June 23-July 11 and one from July 14Aug. I. Cost is $110 per class. Each class is equal to one-half of a high school credit NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read EVERY WEEK in SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 indicated that community members "wanted to know what (the candidates) are bringing to the table — what they offer that might set them apart from other candidates" School board members asked lhe same questions of all the candidates. Questions included such things as what the candidates' dreams are, what goals they have, what their aspirations for the students are. and bow they deal with problems. "Most of the questions dealt with processes." McBeth said, "because we believe in using processes (for such things as) making decisions, resolving conflicts and solving problems." Members of the audience were able to fill out a written evaluation of the candidates' responses to lhe questions. McBeth said this is the first time in 14 years that a public selection process has taken place. It's also the first time the board has actively sought input from the public. Advertisements notified members of lhe community of the special meetings, and letters were sent to parents' groups, band booster members, employee groups, union leadership and others, notifying them of the selection process. McBeth said having the community be a part of the selection process is a part of the district's ongoing attempt to be consensus builders — having people take part in the decision-making process and getting agreement, or consensus, on the final decision. However, he said, the school board is charged with being the community's elected representatives. "I believe the citizens of the De'.ton Kellogg Schools community trust the board to make a good choice of the next educational leader in the district," McBeth said. Dental Chairside Assistant Patient oriented dental practice seeking energetic and enthu­ siastic team player for full-time position. Experienced preferred. Will train right person. Submit resume to: Ad #515, c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 I �p*0« 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursdgy, April 24,1997 LETTERS.,.frcm cur readers The grant was a political fiasco. It failed due to the people Bailey and the board chose and thought nice in appearance not qualified for the job. Briefly told, this is an experience I had Wednesday. April 9. at the back of the post office, where mail boxes stand. I mailed letters. There was a curb built up next to inner sidewalk which prevented me from getting my grocery cart with my dogs in it. out of lhe post office lot area. I walked back, past the mail boxes. Beyond the last box. 1 saw a space to walk through. A truck, pick-up. and two cars in back of truck were lined up near the mail boxes. The truck was parked stationary near the first box. I decided it was safe, since cars exit forward into Church Street, to walk through the space between the truck and car following in back of the truck. The very moment I started to head through the space, pushing the cart in front of me. the young woman driver in the truck slowly started backing up. al that exact moment. She kept facing front of truck. She never looked bock and never stopped her vehicle. The driver in bock of her made no effort what­ soever to back up nor to warn the truck driver of the danger 1 was in. When I finally got the cart and myself safely through the space I was so close to truck my coot sleeve could have touched the car. had my elbow been outstretched. 1 call it a well planned scheme, done io pur­ posely scare me as lo further letters to editor no agreed to. I’m certain this letter will be read by the perpetrators. Hate, revenge, are terrible emotkms for those who live by them. On my wall 1 recently placed a sign printed as follows: “No grudge, no hate, no revenge, only love and understanding.** That doesn't mean 1 don't stand up for my rights or what 1 think is right. Nor must 1 like or associate with everyone. 1 just refuse to hold a grudge, hate, be revengeful. As to Mr. James Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, con­ cerning the $50,000 to improve the animal shelter. What is wrong building a brand new animal shelter? The Humane Society awhile ago had a sketch of a shelter in the Banner for $35,000, so you save $15,000. Patch work is just that — patch work; for Honored num hre two facos To the editor: After reading the article in the Benner on April 17.1 noticed the nice writeup regarding KCC and John FehsenfeM If you read further down, you’ll notice another article regarding Rutland Township and Mr. Fchsenfeid. It teems as though John has two faces, “Mr. Futuring but not in my backyard." Hannah Byrnes Hastings TOP TEN, cotata^ed from Rft I activities include church youth group mem­ ber, Sunday school teacher. Big Sis/Big Bro mentor, nursing home volunteer, church jan­ itor. work at daycare center, tutor, children's church volunteer, babysitting work, house­ cleaning job. Woods is the daughter of Patricia L. Woods of Hastings and Kevin Woods of Muskegon. She plans to attend U-M to ob­ tain a degree as a marketing consultant. Her activities include: Softball. 9.10; girls' var­ sity basketball manager, 9,10; Travel Club. 9.10,11,12; school musical, 9,10,11,12; varsity letter. 9,10; Rotary Life Leadership Conference. 9; Rotary International Leadership Conference, 11; Ski Club, 10,12; academic letter. 10, 11, academic pin, 11; district solo and ensemble, 10,11,12; state solo and ensemble, 10; Florida Choir Tour, 10; Interact. 11,12; National Honor Society, 11,12; student of the month. 11,12; varsity singers. 11.12; Prom committee, 11; AP History. 11; Varsity Club, 11; Yearbook staff, 12; Student Aide. 12; AP Government, English, and Economics, 12; GR Symphony Choir. 12; Carnegie Hall Youth Choir. 12. Outside activities include St. Rose Youth Group and Folk Choir, YMCA softball umpire. B.C. Lumber cashier. Rainbow Auction volunteer, volunteer at Muskegon Catholic Central golf outing, babysitter, Ionia Softball League. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interest* of Barry County Since 1856 PMuheO by.taotfap tamer, toe. A Dniwon of J-Ad Gnphics Inc. 1082 N Braetony Haattnga Ml 40058-0602 (818) 045-0584 •NEWSROOM* David T. >bung (fdax) Etone Gtoert (Aaaetox Edtor) Barbara Gal Jason Carr Cindy Smtlh Mary Warner Jamas Jonson Mandy Habei Kathryn Seetyo • ADVBffSMG DEPARTMENT • Ctesuhed ads accepted Monday through Bitn to 530pm.. Saturday 830 a.m. - Noon Scott Ommen CmdyOTteN Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties S29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes lo: P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49068-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 in the end a newly built shelter is that’s left. The millage vole on the animal shelter fail­ ed. thanks to Mr. Bailey and some of his friends on the county board, by raising the millage extremely high. No one in their right mind would vote for it. Yes. I voted and urged others to do lhe same. The shelter was much needed and came before the ridiculous millage Mr. Bailey and the board placed on the ballot. The board intends private instead of public bids on the shelter. Thai's what I call playing cards underhanded, under the table. The state grant, do we remember? Mr. Bailey, along with friend Michael Brown, searched through the county manual and there was no mention in the manual of not needing public bids on the grant. They decided the manual needed to be rewritten. Bailey and his board friends went ahead, choosing a couple of people to take over the state grant. Alibing. overlooking failure, alibing answers when questioned are no way lo res­ pond in gening things done honestly. Public bids should have been allowed. While these are my opinions, you have a right to yours, as I disagree agreeably wiih you and others on what I’ve said in this letter. 1 write without a grudge, hate nor revenge at same time, stating what to me are facts. Joanna Haddix, president, of Barry County Right to Life, said in her letter that Ron Fitz­ simmons. the head of the Coalition of Abor­ tion providers “lied through his teeth" in a television interview on "late term abortions not needed." He said that for one reason. I’m certain, a life or death threat. He had no choice. Television doesn't lie in watching the man. his appearance on TV. He's a person of good characters, no doubt, with a family to consider, so he lied to protect himself and family. How sad. very sad. Justine McLean Hastings Wal-Mart just might ruin Hastings T, lhe edtor: Thi, letter is one of concern regBnting the pouibility of Wal-Mart coming into the area, as well as what I fear is other careless land deveJoymesn. You cannot drive to far from the city and not see what is happening with all the many touring developments under coratruction. I iraitritirati why farmers are willing to sell developers — it beings them hr more finan­ cially than they could ever accomplish by sell­ ing a homestead and farm land. If I had my way, I would allow only road frontage to be aoU, while retaining the homestead and inter­ nal tillable area for possible future food pro­ duction which may very well be a problem some day. From what 1 observe, we are creating a monster. The influx of people from the larger cities, who are fleeing all the problems of their area, may bring us problems we have not begun to think about yet. Being "one of America’s best small towns," I’m afraid, will be just a memory. And idl me. why do we need a Wal-Mart? All the surrounding towns within a short driv­ ing distance have one, i.e. Plainwell. Charlotte, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, and Kalamazoo. It is already evident what malls do a downtown area. Hasting' will never again have a family clothing or shoe store; ladies' dress or mens' apparel shop. The mall ele­ ment has destroyed all that. Downtown shopp­ ing and the pedestrian shopper, despite what some think, are both very important in a small town. The construction of a Wal-Mart store may jeopardize the mall, we currently have — maybe leaving Kmart in trouble. Just visualize it — empty downtown store fronts and mall vacancies. Any store building without occupants is a blight on our town, and any town, no matter what the size, and should not be taken lightly Besides the terrible traffic in the area of the proposed “improvement," I hope some of my concerns may also be yours and addressable. Joan Slocum Baines Know Your legislators: U.S. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russetl Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Be relentless in keeping kids drug free • This year, at least 2.4 million young Americans will use drugs. • Over half the high school seniors admit to using illicit substances at some point in their lives. • The proportion of eighth-graders using il­ licit drugs has almost doubled since 1991. • Marijuana use is at an all time high again. These are the opening statements in a recent Reader’s Digest Family Guide (April 1997) on raising drug-free kids. It seems we (parents, schools, churches, and the media) have let down our guard and become complacement. It's too easy to believe: "Not my kid" or “Not in our community." It's time we wake up again. There is much we can do. Here are a few ideas from this article. Drug prevention begins early. In the preschool years, kids need loving attention in order to establish life-long self-worth. Lack of self-worth appears to be a major reason for drag use. Also, in these early years, we aeed to help our children realize that some pills (medicines, vitamins) are good for us, but others can hurt us. Drill into your child: “Don't ever swallow anything new without talking to me first." Elementary age kids (5-10) learn more from what they see parents do than what they say. As parents, we need to set a good example. Our children should not see us using alcohol as a regular coping mechanism. Children of smokers are also at a higher risk of starting to smoke and al an earlier age. In the elemeatary years we need to help our children to make decisions on their own rather than following the crowd. Parents also need to teach their children how io say no and help them find escape rouses if they are ever in an uncomfortable situation. Parents also can help their children be ■ware of how drugs and* alcohol are promoted oa TV and in advertising. For example, our family has had several interesting discussions about smoking every time we pass those “cool" Joe Camel billboards on US13I enter­ ic Grand Rapids. There are many other such "teachable moments." You might use an anti-drug ad on TV as a jumping off point. Keep the message brieftai make it crystal dear, you feel strungly tad drugs are dangerous and you do not want your child to use them. Middle school is probably the moat vulnerable time in your child's life. Peer pressure hits with fervor. Middle schoolers are curious and want to explore . They are also willing to try just about anything that will make them look cool! It is important for parents to keep the lines of communication open and to set dear limits, As a general rate, I’m seeing parents of midme senoot sms caving in io ineir kmm ram toward freedom and autonomy. Make your kids earn their freedom. Get to know your child’s friends and their friend’s parents and monitor their whereabouts. Keep your home a kid-friendly place, a place where yourchildwill want to "hangout" with his or her friends. Middte schoolers need to be active. Kids who are unsupervised and have tittle to do are more likely to experiment. Keep your kids in­ volved and busy with extra-curricular ac­ - a W - -------■ a.----, ----uvajcs, nooraes ano cnores at nome. tar prorourc remains n tone ■> to kigk school yon rod exporare *> drat* **4 alcatel ia ewa grurar. Purest, srad to costime wing ike Orragirt toy have uaed dur­ ing the middle school yen. Kid, arad repeawd warnings about drinking and driving. Signreg a coranct gelling out the coaaoqueace, of drinking and driving can be uraM. There abo aeed to be reractrahlr lireta and coaaequeacca for other refractors. Freedom need* to be reeled out gradually aa bda prove their corapeaeace and reaporafoitay. More important, keep batesisg. Your kith need your uedentasdiBg. The world in sisdi they are growing tg> ia very different ton to □ , « -. . . , ■ j 5 n < , . ; < . , 0 of tke Reader', Digcat article: < •Talk to your children. Lareesao tom. tai --------1- of right and wrong Keep m ntod that they Iran by riaraplr. Love, aapprat and praree them ao toy win have a waae of ratfworti. Keep tom bray. Be iavohnd writ and oa top of - their Uvea. Educate younaif about drag,. Remember, don’t kt your silence be acceptance." •A booklet venion of Ike Reeder', Digeat article can be obtained free of charge by call­ ing to U.S. Dept, of Education at •" I-MB41M0. - ■ •••■ | Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) , 111 rite Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. T7>e requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling meson* 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. 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Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24, 1997 — Page 5 FINANCIAL Martha Kaoe REITs A different option for real estate investing of property. Apartment complexes. office buildings, shopping centers and health-care facilities are some of the most popular types of property. Different kinds of properties of­ fer different income return, price appreciation Monopoly, that over-popular board game, is all about making money in real estate. The object ia lo obtain more property and money than your opponent. You do this by smart Ot course. actual real estate investing u no various REITs before investing. Vacancy rates. economic changes within a property's area aad the retail environment can all affect a Ttit*ilioaaP)'. invertor. viewed real estate investor? own a diversified real estate port­ folio with the iiquidy of publicly traded stock. Even with rhe relatively low inflation of the of its taxable net income in dividends. This means investors avoid a double tax on invest­ ment returns. With stocks, corporations pay taxes on profits, and shareholders pay taxes on dividends. Since REITs pay no corporate boa, liquidity is an issue. Al times h could White REITs may require more analysis MIDDLEVILLE - Martha M. (Miller) (Tyler) Kane, age 69, of Middleville, passed away on Monday. April 21, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. Kane was bora on August 14,1927 at Summerset, Maryland, lhe daughter of Frank •nd Leia (Miller) Miller. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended schools there. She was married to Gerald Miller in 1945, marriage ending in divorce and Robert Tyler in 1957 and he died in 1963. Mrs. Kane wax employed at Hastings Manu­ facturing Company tor 35 yean retiring in 1990. She was preceded in death by her husband. Robert Tyler in 1983, her parents; three sisters and one brother. Mrs. Kane is survived by two sons, Wayne Miller of Hastings and Duane (Pam) Miller of Richland; four step-daughters, Barbara (Gerald) Lyttle of Hastings, Betty (Loon) Lewis of Morley, Bonnie Rohm of Plainwell •nd Brenda Cook of Plainwell; four grandchil­ dren; thirteen nep grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nep great grandchil­ dren; three brodserx, Donald Miller of Freeport, Robert Miller of Hastings snd Herb Miller of Woodland; two sisters, Elsie Hermenitt of Hsstings and Esther Miller of Grand Rapids. Visitation will be 2:00-4:00 pan. on Thttraday, April 24,1997 at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. on Thursday, April 24,1997 at Rutland Town­ ship Cemetery with Rev. Keith Dragt officiating Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Russell B. Snyder 11. age 66, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. April 16.1997 al Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. He was boro on June 9, 1930 in Nashville, the son of Russell and Arabclle (Castelein) Snyder. Mr. Snyder was raised in Barry County and attended Barry County rural schools. He married Majorie I. Johnson on July 26, 1975. Mr Snyder was employed at Hastings Aluminum Products for 21 yean, Eberhards/ Plumba Food Store in Hastings for four yean. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge I62S, Hastings Bowling Association, was an avid bowler and enjoyed camping with his family and friends Mr. Snyder was preceded in death by his parents; one son, David Snyder in 1962 and his first wife, Betty Snyder in 1974. He ia survived by his wife, Marjorie; three sons, Russell (Phyllis) Snyder IB, Gary (Deborah) Snyder and Michael (Susan) Snyd- The agenda in Congress Although the first hundred days of this Coofreas has lacked the drama and history of the quire ntwo-*Ma vote ia Ezra (Lisa) Hedges of Hastings. Funeral services were held Sen 19,1997 ■ Wren Funeral Home. W. Winebrenner officiated. Burial look place at Irving Township Cemet­ ery, Barty County. Memorial contributions may be made to the LAKE ODESSA - Freddie (Fred) E. Keith Eadra mem benefits of well-ael live who RETTa own and man.gr the properties RETT. Mr. Endres was born on September 8,1926 st Carlton Township, Barry County, the son of Lawrence and Alta (Wait) Endres STOCKS are traded oa the New York Stock Exchange The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. ■oa recent report oa the REIT induauy. REIT dtvideada have grown 5 percent oa average 32 AT&T 58 Ameritech 42*/a Anheuser-Busch 30*/. Chrysler 32'fr CMS Energy 61*/. Coca Cola 80*/. Dow Chemical 55'/. Exxon 25'/. Family Dollar 34'/a Ford 56'/. General Motors 39*/. TCF Financial 28'/. Hastings Mfg. 139’/a IBM 46*/. JCPenney 58’/. Johnson & Johnson 12’/. Kmart Kellogg Company erii 51*/s McDonald's 48 Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 18*/a 6*/. Spartan Motors 34’/. Upjohn 341.35 Gold 4.73 Silver 6833.59 Dow Jones 502,000,000 Volume RETTa usually specialize in a particular type Senior Girls Tea will be May 2 The GFWC-Hastingi Women s Club will hive iu 51st annual Senior Girls Tea at 1 p.m. Friday. May 2, al the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The event is open to Hastings High School senior girls, their mothers and wom­ en’s club members. Students in Hastings High School's Drama Club, under the direction of Mary Martha Melendy. will present the program by performing a variety of musical and dra­ matic scenes in a "review" or variety show format. The students are Sarah LaJoye. Man Barnum. Jennifer Lewis. Julia Reges. Seth Doe. Nick Feldpausch and Becky Shorkey. Piano music during lhe tea will be by Dorothy McMillen. Gun Lake woman Joan Weick of Gun Lake will preside over lhe 102nd annual convention of lhe General Federation of Women's Clubs in Traverse Cily this weekend. Weick. who founded and was president of lhe Gun Lake women’s group, was elected president of the state organization last year. The theme for this year's convention is "Celebrate Michigan Women: Past. Present. Future." Included will be speakers, including Alice L. Lewis of Manistique, who kick off lhe weekend with ""Let's Celebrate You " A number of awards also will be pre­ sented. Some Gun Lake area women plan lo at- LEGAL NOTICE FREEPORT -Keilh Endrea, age 70, of Freer port, passed away on Monday, April 21,1997 at Pennock Hosptal. —Vh — — + 1*/. + 'h + 3'/a -’/. +3 —»/. + 1*/a + 2*/. —— + 17. +'/• +17. + 27. -7. + '/. —’/a -’/• -.80 —• + 246.43 He was a United States Army Veteran of WWE aerving from May 10, 1945 until November 7, 1946. wwn Mr. O'Connor was employed at Consumers Power Company for 24'4 years retiring in 1976. oa March 9. 194?. Chris of Latter Day Saints in Haatuya. brothers, Pierce and Clarence O'Connor. teadanHp. more *aa 90,000 peopte have left Hastings K-Mart stere. Mr. Endres was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Gerald Eadres. He ia survived by his wife, Joyce; cue ano. Bradley (Janet) Endres of Freeport, three daughters, Deborah Bump of Kentwood, Diann (Greg) Walker of Dorr and Janet (Mark) Wilson of Dorr, lea grandchildren; throe step •nd Belle (Mike) Thompson of Hastings; six grandchildren, Gregg (AUyxon) Gibson of Arizona, Karin (Brad) Johnson of Weatland. Geoff Gibson of Oklahoma, Grant Gibson of Hastings, Chad (Jody) Ulrich of Nashville and Michelle (Mark) Schwennesen of Wyoming; Fred (Kathy) Endres of Lake Odaata aad ne (Velds) O'Connor of Hastings; one brother­ in-law, Robert (Lucille) Waller of Lake Odes­ sa; one sister-in-law, Enid Walter of Lake Ashley ot Howard City ; nieces, nephews and cousins Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Phil Whipple and Rev. Lee Palmer officiating. Burial will take place at die Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Miry Free Bed Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Grand Rapids. Logan Patrice Help is at jour finger tips Mr. O Conner wu bora on October 10,1919 in Orangeville Township, Barry County, the ace of Dennis and Carrie (Raymood) O'Connor. He attended Cheney rural elementary aad Woodland High School. Mr. O'Connor waa married to Geneva Waller on May 5, 1941 in Hastings. He served in the United States Army during n Born April 19th at 9:57 pm to the proud parents Shawn & Alice, and to the proud brothers Mitchell & Cole Gahan. We caacapea the big apeadera aad aoane of Funeral services were held oa Wednesday, April 23, 1997 al the Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Interment took place at lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice in lieu of flowers. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission shal hold a public hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 5, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Weighing 7 lbs 14 ora.. B0 1/2" long. WkJust wanted to tell you how much we tone you have brought to our family. The purpose of said hearing is for the Planning Commission to consider a request tram Mr. Art Meade for a special land use permit for construc­ tion of a vehicle repair shop to be located at 1633 S. Hanover Street (Lot 15 of Supervisor Glasgow's First Addition). See map below for location al said property. Kids, Unde Doug CHUD CAKE GIVERS ON CALL Do you enjoy children and are looking for flexible part-time employment? Please consider PENNOCK HOSPITAL We have On Call openings for child care givers at the Lean 'a Flag CAM Cane Camtnr. The successful candidate Clerk's report rood ond approved MO’ CLA’CHK! must be dependable and possess strong interper­ sonal skills for working with the children, parents, and staff. A high school diploma is required, and with additional education and experience in child care development is preferred References are required Responsibilities include assisting in the daily super­ vision and curriculum of preschool children, (4/24) We have the answers to al jour concerns abou: Wing with neurom.scu-adisease THE VOICE OF HOPE assisting with snack/lunch preparations, serving, and clean-up. and managing the classroom when the primary teacher is absent from room. Must have the flexibility to work with any age group Written comments will be received on the above request and minutes of the meting will be available for inspection at the office of City Clerk 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. Please submit resume/appbeation to: FetlHon submitted for special loch lopping ot Finoviow Acre*. BewHJon of blacktop In Delay Hill Plot for 1-800­ 572-1717 PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Mi 49058 E.O.E. MUSCULAR OYSTRORH' XSSOC+TIOS (4/24) The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Cleric (telephone number 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24,1997 Mrs. Herbstreith is survived by five sons, Harry (Katherine) Herbstreith of Battle Creek, Leon “Sonny" (Phyllis) Herbstreith of Duran­ go, Iowa, Richard (Nancy) Herbstreith of Delton, Robert (Shirley) Herbstreith of Lake Odessa and Jack (Jean) Herbstreith of Hast­ ings; four daughters, Marie Henge of Guttenburg, Iowa, Betty (Bill) Storm of Hastings, Gail (Bob) Wallace of Hastings and Dorothy (John) Service of Hastings; thirty-one grand­ children; fifty-three great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; eighteen step grandchil­ dren and one sister, Margaret Heher of Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services were held on Monday. «pril 21, 1997 at lhe Cedar Creek Bible Church. Dr. Brent Branham officiated. Burial took place at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Arm P. HerbanM HASTINGS - Anu P. Hatetreith. age 88, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, April 19, 1997 at her residence. Mrs Herbstreith wu bora on January 25, 1909 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Herman and Phillipiu (Brenner) Hiker. She was raised in the Dubuque area and attended schools there. Mrs. Herbstreith wu married to Hale M. Herbstreith on June 10,1927inGiena, Illinois. They moved to lhe present farm home in 1929. She wu employed al the former National Biscuit Company in Battle Creek for 26 years, retiring from there in 1969. Mrs. Herbstreith wu a member of the Cedar Creek Bible Church. She enjoyed gardening, fiyhinr, tewing and crocheting She was preceded in death by her husband, Hale Herbstreith on January 1. 1950; her parents; four grandchildren; one great grand­ child; two brothers and two sisters. | |JaaMtR. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2401 Laxy Hoad. ^Woxdiih Dowh.,. Ml 49030 Paator SaW— Writ* <616) 751-3021 (torch pkoae. (611) 9434200 boa. ptoac. Saaday Service: 9:30 >.ae; School 11:00 ml: Svadv, Evcaidg Frajer Tune 6 00 p.m. Wafaeafay, BMe Study. 7.00 at lhe Church of w Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES tor Aiea Hatting# Churches pm. GRACE LUTHERAN CHUBCH bauy co. chubch or Ml rtOM Sunfay Ser rtrip II Evening Services 6 CEDAR CBEEK BOLE, Cedar Crank Rd.. I mi. Sarah. Pernor Brant Branham Phone 623 2213 Sunday School at KMX) am.; War­ dtip 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6.00 pm; Wp fan fay Prayer BMe 740 pm. April 27 - 400 A 10:45 Holy _r__ A.M »___ 1__ Choir; 1.00 AA. Traarday. April 26 ST. ANDREW’S INDEFENDBPfT ANGLICAN CHURCH, Wed./Tiers. 9 Scted; 10:45 a m Moratag Worrtap; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. mnfam cO 944-9327 or Rm. David T. Haarwick. vicar « 9*1-2101. St. Andree s ■ a prat of fee bdapendaat Anglican Chnnb Canada PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. 7fe-12fe). Thursday 7:00 p.m. BASTINGS APOSTOLIC TAMBNACLK. M2 E. Grand St.. Hastings, Pastor David BragNL BMW or 944-2467 Suafay School 10 a m.; Sunfay Daniel Broadway, Hastings. Phone 943-3193. Worship, praising, fagaunhip. Sunday. 10 a m. and 6 pjn.; WitinSi) 7 p.w. Aho twin I iim. Cow, CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 Norfe Broad­ Randall Hartman. Putter, femfey Services: 9:43 a m Sunday School Hour. 1IOO am. Manfag Worahip Service; 600 p.m. Evenu« Service; Wi farlife): 7.00 p.m. Services for Adnte. Teem and CNMraa. way. THORNAPFLE VALLE3 care, 6 a.m io 6 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED hmiBUUOSl CHURCH M-79 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd.. Heatings. Ml 49054 WUUDGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4447 Sanfay Moating Mam 1040 Coara Grove Rond. Phator Bea Her­ ring. Whneidrair accemMe and etovmor. Sunday School 9:30 mm; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wsdurtday 6.00 p.m. Youth Miratag#. Jumor-Semor Hfcfc HASTINGS FIRST UNITED WELCOME COBNII8 UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH. 3I«S N. Broadway. II Ml 49058 Pastor Carl UKMWd. Phone 367-4061 or Dratene Pickard. 945-3974 Wor ship Services: Vuufay, 9:00 a.m.. Rev. Kea Vaugfe; IIXDn.ui.. Rr* Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 aJB. for all apes. 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to 1:00 p m. BOLE STUDY: Sunfay. 3:00 p.m. r Iini If] Brenkfara on fend Srawfay each raoufe am . freewill offering. We welcome you to our church family with the srwuh of Christ's Love, and the Hfowrtup of people who care 94g pyu. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY GOD, 1674 West Strae OF Rond. MEIHOOCST CHURCH, corner of Greta aad Church greets. Dr ■afford W. Coe. Pomor. Craig Supon. Orgamtt and Direcaor cf Mnfec aad Ckrfatfan Education. Church phom: (616) 945-9574 ■wrier free huMhag wife etevmor tj aS floors. Broadcaat of worahip mrvice over WBCH FM-AM al 10:30 an. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Feitowtfap 10.30 mm; Wonhip 11XD mm wife child care for mfamn and toddfen fere ape 4. and hmfor Orarch far agm 3 fere 2nd grade; Mi-Hi Yorah Fdtowstap 440 p.m. Senior Hi Youth Fellowship 3:30 p m WEDNESDAYS: Family Night XMeai. BMe Sandy. Kidt Aci marting 6:00 pm. Hnt Wndnmdny of moofe is Game N^l. Friday. April IS - Swim Sfeek R CMckea Fandraiaer Dinner GBACE BBETWEN MBLE Qua (*a 4-12); Yorah Ministries or Taan BMe Quiz (apes 13-19); Aduh BMe Shady - No apt limits NASHVnjF AREA •Yenth With a fcxeor. (517) tJZ-tttS. Moraaag Message BT. BOSE CATHOLIC CHUBCH, 003 S. Jefferson Fofeer Charles Fischer. Pastor f—rife) Mam 4:30 p.m.; Timifey Masses 1:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Confessions Sraurfay 4:00-4:30 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Fahler Cwfea Factor. Fwlar. A matron p.m Hana,, Saatiy Ma, »:J0 a n. of Si. Row Catobc Ctorrt. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTOEET SAVINGS BANK Member FD I C. WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FD I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ’Prescriptions- - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan BaBrhnir. Thuraday R Friday. April 24 a 23 - Rummnpe Sale: Thuraday 400 to 400 p.m. and Friday 400 mm to 500 p.m. Thuraday. Muy I - NatioaN Dey of Prayer. HASTINGS FIR^T PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Haatiagi. Michigan. G. Kent Ratter. Pmtor Sally C. Kelter. Direcaor, Noah’t Art Prenchooi. Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Direcaor. Thuraday. April 24 3:43-4:13 p.m.. Handchime Eatcmbk; 3:00 p.m. Newsletter Deadline; 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Puck Mirtfag. Hall; 7K» p.m. ■ tiltmil for Joseph" 7di/fah grade daaaroom. Frifay. April 25 - 6:00 p.m Menden Dinner and Program - Dining Room; Middle High Yoofe Retreat m Camp Grarauuod. fam rife). April 26 - 4:30 mm-3.-00 p.m Cub Scout District Ptoewood Derby. Middle High Yorah Retreat at Camp Greenwood. -t-y. April 27 — 4:300 a m., r-t— Choir rehearsal. 9:30 and HOOmm. Sunday montiag Wor drip Services. The 9:30 service is broadcast over WBCH - AM and FM; uunery is provided (taring both aervicca; 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church School for all ages; 10:30 a m. Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal for ■ Joeeph" m the Hall Monday. April 21 - 6:30 p.m . Pweat/Youth Advisory meeting. Sr High Classroom. 7:00 p.m "Comrnmre Night" - All Stan­ ding Commiarrs gather in the Sancanary fine dmn we will adjouni io meeting rooms Tuesday. Apnl 29 — 11:30 a.m . Staff meets for prayer; 3:45 p.m. Haadchime Eaeembie; 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal for "Joeeph". Hall Wednesday. April 30 - 9:30 a.m.. Circle Study Leaden meet with Pastor Keller. Sandy lemon is Chapter |7 "DeagMer of Jcghfeah”; 7:00 p.m . Chaanrl Choir Rehearsal | CHANDLER, ARIZONA - Juctte R. Latke, of Chudler, Arironi, formerly of Bittie Qtek, pasted my Thuradiy. April 17, 1997. She was bora in Bitlie Creek on August 15, 1922, to Sheldon W. Andress snd Genevieve C. (Morse) Andress. She needed Bude Creek Are* School Systems graduating front Bude Creek Central High School in 1940, is i DAR Good Citisen sad Senior Class Secretary. She then utended Michi gin Sure University, studying Dietary Muwgemem. Mrs. Luke houed the class of 1940 25th Bude Creek class reunion in 1965. She mirried Erwin Robert LFirke in 1946, which ended in divorce iu 1973. During the Wu yean she worked for the Eston, Yile ind Towne Ccrpcrition, in Bittie Creek is a secretery. She wu a very dedicated worker and wu later employed ty Keith L. Hull. D.O. u a medical receptionist, she also worked at the Spa Steakhouie u a hostess u well u the old Holiday Inn in the same capaci­ ty. Her moat recent employment from July 1969 unbl late 1988 wu u a library ternary at Lakeview High School from which ihe retired after 19 yean rt dedicated aetvice. She ia survived by hu aiatcr. Eloiae M Phil­ lips of Naples, Florida; her daughter, Sharyt J. McCarthy of Chandler, Ariaona; her son, Dnryl S. Luke, M D of Hastings aad five grandchil­ dren, Stacy aad Andrea Lute aad Taylor, Morgan aad Cody Zingriwim Mrs. Larice wu a long term member of lhe F irst Congreg ibonal Ourch of Bi rue Creek, she wu a charter member of the Beta Sigma Phi Scroti? trace 1945 as a 52 year member receiving the Goidea Circle Cerbficaae for 50 yean of devotion lo the virtues of the Beta Sigma Pbi Preceptor Laureate Zeta. One of her favorite pastimes wu bridge aad she wu a member of many local bridge dubs. She enjoyed traveling, ihonpiag, earing out and spcniTqg ume wnn ncr gr*fiocmKiicn. Following her wishes, cremation wu performed in Chandler, Ariaone, with private family services A ueanrial tnlxne will be held this aunmeu her eon's bosneia Hastings for family aad friends. Aa aaaouacement will be made at a laser dale. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Asaodabon aad Hospice. DELTON - Henry F. “Bud" Baker, ^e 75, of Delton, passed away, Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at Battle creek V.A. Hospital. Mr. Baker wu born on October 8,1921 to Kalamazoo, the son of Arthur A. and Catherine (Dyra) Baker He wu a painter for many yean for Union Local 8312 LBJ>A.T. Mr. Baker married Janet Waners on Decem­ ber 31, 1945. He served with the United States Army during WWE. Mr. Baker wn a charier member of the Dehon VJ>.W. Post *422. ne cojoyea garotting ana nsmng. Mr. Baker wu preceded to death by Ids parents; one sister. May Kelley aad a bradier, Joeeph Baker. He is survived by his wife, Janet; one daughter, Cathleen Adams of Richland; two sons, Kenneth Baker of Richland aad Ricky Baker of Pleasant Lake, Delton; four grand­ children, Gwendolyn, Ryan, Scott aad Jay; three sitters, Helen Holewa of Kalamazoo, Margaret Boyd of Delton and Agnes FerrieU of Delton; two brothen, Arthur Baker of Parch­ ment and Donald Baker of Florida. Cremation hu taken place at bis request Private family interment. Memorial contributions may be made In American Cancer Socie? c/o Williams Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Horne, Delton. NASHVILLE - Leo E. Stambaugh, age 70. of Nashville, passed away Wednesday. April 16 1997 at Mercy Pavillion, Battle Creek. He wu bora to Vermontville on May 19, 1926 the son of Earl aad Artie (Wikox) Stimbnugh. Mr. Sumbaugh graduated from Vermontvil­ le a rd wu a World War U Veteran serving in the Army in the Phillipines He married Roberta “Bert" Woolston in Hutinp on April A 1947, she passed away October 2, 1995. Mr. Stambaugh wu a supervisor for General Motors in Lansing and enjoyed fishing and traveling lo fishing spots. He is survived by his son, Ga? (Marie) Sumbaugh of Nashville; one brother, Lyle (Bonnie) Stambaugh of Nashville; one sitter, Doria (Glen) Betts of Nashville; his mother. Artie Shaffer of Hastings; three grandchildren. Mike, Ron and Sandy; four great grandchil­ dren. Jessica, Logan, K.C. and Sadie Michelle, also several nieces and nephews Funeral services woe held Friday, Apnl 18. 1997 at tte Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Rev. James Hynes of Nashville United Methodist Church officiated. Burial took place at Lakeview Cemete? in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. | WEIDMAN - Gerald Clayton Rogers, age 74, of Weidman, passed away Thuraday, April 17, 1997 at his residence. He was born in Hastings on October 2, 1922, the son of PID Sterling day and Lydia Hanie (Netzcl) Rogers. Mr. Rogers married Uene Polhemus on October 3, 1942 in Middleville. He lived at Lake Isabella since 1986. He wu a manager for the Secretary of State, retiring in 1985 after 23 years of service. He wu a member of the Weidman Urated Method­ ist Church, where he wu a church bustee atal a pest presiderk of the Methodist Men. He belorged to the Sons of American Legion, the American Legion Hastings Post, the State Employees Retirement Aasodarion and wu a former Weidman Lions Club member. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Rogen wu preceded in death by both parents; one brother, Sanford Rodgers and a twin brother, Harold Rodgen. He is survived by his wife. Bene of Lake Isabella; five children, Michael Regers (Jan) of Middleville, Gary Rogers (Carol) of Haarings. Mary Beth B idler of Augusta. Georgia, Christ­ ine Bondy (Marc) of Novi aad Jennifer Kiljilias (H. Michael) of Ellerrwood, Georgia; six grandchildren; one step granddaugbur; one greu grandchild and a sister, Dene Betty Hilson (Phil) of Hastngs. Funeral services will be held at 115)0 a.m. on Saturday, April 26. 1997 u Weidman United Methodist Church. Rev. James Lawrence will be offidadng. Cremation hu taken place at Sunaet Valley Crematory ia Bay Ci?. Insermcat of the cremated remains will take place al 4:00 pun. on Saturday, April 26, 199? at Riveraide Ceraese? in Hasriags. Memorial cororiburions may be made to Weidman First United Methodist Church Building Fund or lo Hospice of Central Michi­ gan Envelopes available al the Helms Funeral Home, Ml Pleasant Arrangements made by Helm Funeral Home, Ml Pleasant NASHVILLE - Esther Histed, age 72. of Nashville, passed away Friday, April 18,1997 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Hissed wu ton February 12,1925 ia LaGrange, Indiana. She worked at Orchard , Indumy from 1951-1963 and Hastings Maar­ factoring from 1963 until her retirement ia 1987. She wu a life member of the Nashville VFW Womens Auxiliary Post <8260. Esther loved all people, especially children aad she loved io cook. She is survived by her husband of 34 yean, Raymond Hissed; three eons, Jeny (Carol). Slocum of Mason. David (Carol) Slocum of Charlotte and Kevin (Lori) Slocum of Tennes­ see; two daughtm.Tyann (Bob) Drake of Holt and LaRse (Mark) Tompkins of Laariag; Divid A. Slocum. " Memorial services were held at lhe Nashvil­ le VFW Poet *8260 on April 22, 1997. to Beu of flowers crMriburione may be made lo ta Barry Conununl? Hospice, Nashville VFW or chari? of one's choice. i DOWUNG - M June Moon, * 83. of Dowling, paaeml sway Thuraday, April 17, 1997 at Pennock Hoapital. Mrs. Moon sru ton on Jaau? 30.1914 in Barrie Creek, the danghler of Archie and Albcrtine (Marcellus) 1 trirr. She wu raised tn the Bade Creek area and attended Battle Creek Schools. She went on to attend the Old Bar? Conn? Normal, receiving her ttttcber>4 egrtifidtiow Mis. Moon wu married lo Dule Muon in the ear? 1940's and hu lived moat of lx-, tile in the Dtnriing area. She taught school at the Weeks Count? School for a brief time prior *> her marriage. Mrs. Moon wu a member of lhe Dowling Extension Group and Dowling Women's Chib, rhe enjoyed camping, crafts aad gardening. She wu preceded u death by her haabaad. Dale Moon ia 1972 and aa iafaat daughfcr, Margaret to 1943. Mra. Moon ia survived by one daughter, Jean (Bill) VanDenburg of Hastings; three grand­ daughter!, Jennifer (Dan) Walden of Dowting, Kelli Slam and Laura Storm, both of Hastings; one great grandson. Clayton Walden of Dowl­ ing; one brother, Richard (Margaret) Lester of Sall Lake O?, Utah and a aister-in-law. Leona VanDdic of Dowling. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 16 1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. Rev. DeAnn J. Dobbs officiaaed. Burial lock place at lhe Dowling Cemele?. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundauon. EAST LANSING - Robert Leanne “BobSharpe, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, April 16 1997 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing after a tong courageous struggle with an illness. Mr. Sharpe wu bora on December 22,1929 in Hastings, the son of the Rev. Lesson and Edith (Nelson) Shame who preceded him in death. He had lived in East Lanring since 1974 and wu a summer (aad winaer) resident of Green Lake, Interlochen (or many years Mr. Sharpe spent his ear? yean to Morgan Park. Chicago aad returned to Hastings in 1945. He later attended Kalamazoo College and graduated from Western Michigan Univer­ sity in 1953. Bob served in the United Stales Army 1953-1955 (Austria) and was then employed by Consumers Power Company in Lansing 1955-1961 and in Livonia 1961-1969 u Assis­ tant Manager of the West Wayne Division. He wu liter employed by MSU Agricultural Natural Research Educational Institute until 1985. He held his friends and family dore to his heart and cherished his memories. He loved lhe lake, the outdoors and all creatures great aad small. His many creative abilities included his music, art and carpentry. His likeability, spirit snd determination enhanced the lives of all who knew him. Mr. Sharpe is survived by three listers, Estelle (Auzville) Jackson of Richmond, Virgi­ nia, Janet Sharpe cf Traverse City and Marjorie (Vent) Hartnett of 610 N. Madison, Traverse City, 49684; one nephew, Robert Jackson; one niece, Sarah (Ron) Sakach; Tom and Matthew of Richmond, Virginia and his dear friend, Anita Dean of East Lansing. Cre m atron has taken p I ace A memorial service is being planned at a later date. Memorial contributions may be. made to the First Presbysterian Church o! Hastings or Barry County Humane Society. Hastings, Ml 49058, in memory of Robert L. Sharpe. The family is being served by the GorslineRunciman Company East Chapel, East Lans­ ing. 517-337-9745. Matter, I've done thy bidding, and the tight is low in the west, and the long, long shift is over. Muter, I've earned it Rut. JaottL. HASTINGS - Janet L. Laubaugh. age 62, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, April 19. 1997 at her home. Mrs. Laubaugh wu born on August 19,1934 in Hastings, the daughter of Arthur E and Lucille E. (Myers) Bennett. She wu raised to lhe Hastings area and attended Hastings High School, graduating to 1952. Mrs. Laubaugh wu married to Kenneth R2 Laubaugh on August 24, 1951. I She wu employed u a rrcerrinritt tor. Walton aad Bloom Optometry to Hutingi foe. II years, retiring to 1992. Previous empiogS ment included the former Grand Rapids Book-: case and Company to Hastings and lhe formed Ben FrarWiinSnre to Hastings. Mrs. Laubaugh’ and her husband were well known for their Christmas tree farm aad salea from their hoop for over 30 years. Her hobbiu included read-’ ing, gardening, sewing and her extenaivn: porcelain doll collection. Mrs. Laubaugh wu preceded in dead) by her! husband, Kenneth on Dccemberl2, 1990 and: her mother, Lucille Bennett on December 3,; 1992. She is survived by two daughters, Keane (Martin) Curtia and Kendra (Doug) Wart, both of Hastings; three sons, Kevin (Rhonda) Laubaugh, Kim (Sue) Laubaugh and Kent (Janet) Laubaugh, all of Hastings; seven grand­ children, Kassi (Lenny) Blankenshrp, Sarah Laubaugh, Klulen Laubaugh, Chad Curtis, Kai Wart, Erika Wart and Brent Laubaugh; two step children, Nathan Munro and Kristen Munro; one great grandchild, Lance Blanken­ ship; two step great grandchildren, Ronnie Blankenship and Kayla Fox; her father, Auto* E. Bennett of Hastings; one brother, Arthuc (Willi) Bennett. Jr. of Indiana; one stT-er. Diane (Norniu) Aspinall of Hastings; significant other, Orv Rummelt of White Cloud; twd sisters-in-law, Marjorie Hallifu of Hasting* and Lorraine (LaVern) Gulhene of Manhalf and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 22,1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings. Chaplain Carta Smith officiated. ' Burial took place at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Motet L. Stanley HUDSON. FLORIDA - Minet L Stanley) age 71, of Hudson, Florida, passed my cd Tuesday. April. 22, 1997. A memorial service fa Minet L Stanley wi| be held al a later date. Stephens Funeral Chapel, Scottville is incharge of arrangememi �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24, 1997 — Page 7 Social News Curtisses observe 50th anniversary Handy-Chilton to be wed Aug. 2 Penny and Fred were honored with a gala party given by their three children and seven grandchildren. Many long-time friends and family attended. Their children are Sharon and Bob Curtiss of West Bloomfield. Mi.. Beth and John Hit- Danrel and Carol Handy of Dehon and Diane I anraalrr of Delton and Marc Chilton Schambre of Canion. Mi. Fred is a retiree from GM Corp, financial staff aad Penny retired from teaching at War­ ren Community Nursery School. Handy and Travis Karl Chihon Kristy and Travis are both 1996 graduate* of Dehoa Kellogg High School. Kristy is curready attending KVCC and is employed at Delton Kellogg High School. Travis is employed at West Side Auto Body in Kriwyand Trevi, will be named in Delton on Am 2. 1997 Endsley-Griffith plan to wed July 19 Gonka aad Patricia Eedaley of Hauing, kxua He is the aon of Jack and Jennifer Grifffik at S«ul Creek. Kara ia a 1993 graduate of Hearing, High UaKniy with ■ degree in agrircicnce. Juon ■ed ■ 1994 graduate of Michigan Sure Uanerury He i> in egriicience leecher u Ionia High School. A July 19. 1997 wedding will be held el the Rm United Method® Church in Heaings Schavey-Tletz to many June 14 Mike and Sharen Schavey of Hastings are daughter, Krista, lo Jason Tietz, son of Darryl Tietz and Cindy Larsen of Hastings. Krista is a 1996 graduate from Thornapple Kellogg High School. Jason is a 1991 graduate from Hastings HighSchool Both attend Kellogg Community College. A wedding is plained for June 14. 1997. Woodland N€WS by Catherine Lucas Both Steven Secor. Lakewood School Su­ perintendent. and John French. Lake Odessa Village Manager, attended lhe Wondland Township Board meeting last Tuesday evening to answer questions about the pro­ posed agreement to run a Lake Odessa water line to the new Lakewood Junior High School, which will be built in Woodland Township near the high school. However, the Woodland board had not yet heard from their lawyer who is preparing a counter proposal. Clerk Cheryl Allen said she expected a report by Friday; so the board agreed to hold a special meeting to handle the matter. The special meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. April 24. in the town­ ship building, as the school authorities want to open bids April 30. The points in question the Woodland Board want clarified in the agreement be­ tween Woodland Township, the Village of Lake Odessa and the school administration are very specific site description (which su­ pervisor Douglas Mackenzie said has now been resolved), no other hookups will be al­ lowed without approval from the Township Board, that structures in the right of way would need township input, to remove the provision for giving assistance in securing right of ways, and the possible placement of fire hydrants. Fire Chief Tom Clark reported that two fire runs were made since the last board meeting and that lhe new 911 radio lower is now up. The department should receive its new radio license soon. The police reported investigating one acci­ dent and the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance personnel said all parts for their new bam have arrived. Fresh gravel will be added to some town­ ship roads this season. Patrick Doyle of Lake Odessa Troop 300 was honored al an Eagle Scout Court of Honor the afternoon of Sunday, April 13. The ceremony was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Patrick is the son of Tom and Jan Doyle of Freeport. Last week Jim Wickham received a safety award for having had no accidents in lhe 21 years he has been delivering mail from the Woodland post office. The Woodland Eagles are planning a bingo benefit, bake sale, raffle and good food to help pay the medical bills of Clarence Ken­ ley, who died recently. The benefit will be from noon to midnight on Saturday, April 26. Leo and Mary Spitzley attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Leo’s brother. Bob, and Laurine in Portland Sunday afternoon. Leo said there were aiquad^QO riNtofcjfaffi The Lakewood Youth Center held a rally for the 85 students who had attended the “Acquire the Fire” event in Lansing Friday and Saturday. The Sunday evening service was held at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, as that was large enough for all the people who were expected and it was known that the youth center was not. A total of 96 people from Lakewood went to Lansing in buses and cars for the huge “Acquire the Fire" event. Of those, 85 were youths and the rest adult drivers and chaper­ ones. Rev. Jim Holloway said 11,069 people Lewis/Anders family has five generations three ways were expected but 13.000 came. Holloway told how the Lakewood Youth Center had opened on Jan. 8 with 23 stu­ dents and in a few weeks had more than 90 coming every week. The purpose of the Sunday evening service at Lakewood United Methodist was to tell lhe people of the Lakewood area what the youth center is doing, and after a few cho­ ruses. accompanied and led by the Rev. Brian Allbrighl, the kids took over and each of them (they filled three rows of seats in lhe front of the church) told at least once what God has done in their life since the youth center opened. The evening started with live music by Casie Rogers and Travis Federsau playing guitars and Malt Scobey playing drums. After two and a half hours of personal tes­ timony from students, ministers, parents and teachers. Rachael Ridder sang “I Will Choose Christ” and all the students sang a couple of songs to close the evening. Diane Barnum called and asked me to ask in the column if anyone knows where she can find a copy of lhe book. The Barnum Family” which was written by Noah Barnum • in 1904. She said several Barry County res-1 idcnls contributed Barnum genealogies to it at that time. She found one page of it repro­ duced somewhere and would like to find the entire book. She didn’t say how anyone could get in touch with her if they had or found lhe book. 1 guess you can call me and I can send her word through her mother or daughter. My number is 367-4140. New books at the library this week include "The Promise of Jenny Jones” by Maggie Osborne, h’s a pretty good western romance although a lol of it takes place in Mexico. We alio just received "Homecoming." a collection of rhon romance, written by Janet Dailey, Fem Michael,. Dinah McCall and Debonh Bedford. Today. “Remember When" by Judith McNaught. who i, a very popular writer of ro­ mance,. arrived with "Killing Floor" by Lee Child. This debut novel of a new writer is called "an ingeniouily plotted thriller." 1 hope our reader, find it ao. The musicians at the youth rally held at Lakewood United Methodist Church are Casey Rogers, Travis or and Matt Scobey on drums. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice ia hereby given that the City of Hastings Downtown Devetopmenf Authority wH hold a public hearing at a special meeting on Monday. May 12, 1997 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hal Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadtray. HaaNngs, Michigan to consider a request by John Cohoon tor a DDA Class C Liquor License. pursuant to Public Act 9440 of 1996 Sec 17k eteeq. tor a new restau­ rant to be located on the comer of South Jefferson and Court St. (formerly the True Value Bikes and Sports Building). able at the office ot toe C«y Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The C*y win provide neceesary reasonable aids and services upon Ave days notice to lhe Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468 or TDD cal relay services 1-800-649-3777). Everil Q. Manahum City Clark TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Barry County. McNgan. has raaotvad to Manton to procaad on to own intoatoa pursuant to Act IM. Pubic Acts of Mchtoan ot 1954. aa amandad. to mtoa oartato pubic improao- (From left) Travis Chilton, Diane Lancaster, Hunter Chilton. Blanche Lewis and Barbara Anders. (From left) Travis Chilton, Diane Lancaster. Sarah Anders. Hunter Chilton and Kart Anders. AM lots in the pM of Crystal Lake Estates and one adtMonal parcel InckxMng Lo* and Paros* Numbered: - 011-0704)01-00: - 011-070-002-00; - 011070003-00; - 01100400; - 01107000500; - 01107000600; -70:01107000; 01107000000, -10; 01107001200; 01107002100; 01107002900; 01107003600; 01107004400; 01107005000: 01107001000. 06. -10. -20. -30. -36. - 40. -45. -50; 01107001100. 03. -10. -14. -23. -30. -31 TAKINOTIC* th* the Township Board of the Township of Orangevile wb hold a pub­ lic hearing on Tuesday, the Oth day of May 1997. * 700 p.m., at the Township Had. 0010 South Boulter Road. Shelbyville. Mfctegan 49344, in said Township, to ho* snd considsr any objections to the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment dtetrid. and al other matters relating to said Improvements. TAU RNtTMM NOnCS th* preliminary plans and estimates of coat tor the Improvements are on No with the Township Clerk tor public examination NOTICK OF RIGHT TO FILI WRITTEN OBJECTIONS TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the Improvements are Med by the record owners of land constituting at least twenty percent (20%) of the total frontage upon the Improvements with the Township Board at or prior to said public hearing, the Improvements shall not be made unless the Township Clerk receives petitions requesting such Improvements signed by record owners of lands constituting more than fifty percent (From left) Travis Chilton, Diane Lancaster, Hunter Chilton, Barbara Anders and Walt Lewis. (50%) of the total frontage upon the proposed Improvements. Five generations of the Wendel family had me opportunity to gather together last August PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. lather Doo Wendel at Kent City holding gnat This Notice was authonzed by the Township Board of the Township of Orangeville. Grandmother Ells Ulrich of Hastings, great­ grandfather John Wendel Sr. of Cedar Spr­ ings and seated in front, mother Brooke Ulrich of Hastings. Dated: April 1. 1997 Dariana Harper, Clark Township of OrangevMe �P«Q« 8 — Th* Haatlngg Banner — Thursday, April 24,1997 LEGAL NOTICES: MTTtMlWTKI MOtTMUU BOMKT A. TMMAM • AUOOATtS. F.C. IS ATHMTTMG TO COUKT A DOT AND ANY INFOO NATION O8TAXD WU. M UWD RM THAT PUVOSf M08TGAGC 1AU — Dufauft ho* Boon mod. In Default having boon mode for more than thirty (30) days and the conditions of o certain Mortgage mode by Hanover Village Partners, a Michigan General Partnership, tv OM Kent Bonk of One Vandenberg Center, Grand Bopids. Michigan. Mortgagee, doted the 1st doy of October. 1992. and recorded in the office of the Bogtster of Deeds for the County of Barty and State of Michigan on the 19th doy of January. 1993. In Libor 564. on Page 183. Barry County Bocords, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of 8565.738.81 and an attorneys foe as provided for In said Mortgage. and no suH or proceedings at law or in oquih^ hcwo been Instituted to recover the monoy^as secured by said Mortgage, or any part TOAGf < FINANCIAL CO8PO8ATION, A MtOttGAN COtPOtAHON mortgagee. doted DoceMbor 5. 1995. and recorded on January 8. 1996. in Uber 648. on page 985. Barry County Bocords. Mkhigon, and assigned by said mortgoge lo CoRftmcrtgago Corporation, by an aMipnmo't dated Dotember II. 1995. and recorded on Oc­ tober 29. I*, in Uber 676. on page 829. Barry County Bocords. Mlchlgen. on which mortgage .4 L■ • -. 4 fcto — oo -■ *------- * mo mere •• ouhw two m. aarw rwragr •utn ol fifty aoven thousand two hundred thirteen end 86/100 doHan (857,213.06). including interest at IS.900% per annum. Under the power of sofa contained In sold mor­ tgage end the statute In such cose made and ap­ proved. notice Is hereby given that sold mortgage will bo foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged et dtQ1Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. at II^Be.m. on Moy B. 1997. Said promisos are situated In Village of MiddfavMe. Berry County. Michigan and are det tribe d LOT 8 AND 10 AND TH8 (AST 1/2 OF LOT 9. AU OP BLOCK 85 OF THt VM.LAG4 OF MIODU-VILU. ACCOODOtG TO THt WC0*080 Ft AT THf KO# AS BKOBDB) M IBB 1 OF PLATS ON PAGC 27. ALSO: TN( NOBTH 8 BOOS OF LOT I. BLOCK 64, MMG A PWC1 OF LAND 8 BOOS NO8TH AND SOUTH ■Y 4 0005 LAST ANO WtST C» SA IO LOT 1 BLOCK 64. AU OF THi VBLAOf OF MUDOLfVIUf ACCO8 MNG TO THt BfCOBOtD PLAT THfBfOF AS BBCOOOCD M UBBI I OF PLATS ON PAGf 27. The redemption period shall be 8 months from die dete e> such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In ecoerdance with 1948CL 800.124) (o) in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 doy* from the dote of such solo. NOTia IS HOMY GiVSN that by virtue of the power of solo contained in said Mortgage, and the stMuto in such cose mode and provided, on Thurs­ day, the I Sth of AAoy. 1997, at 1:00p.m.. local time, the undersignsd wiM. immediately Inside the south ground floor lobby entrance to the Courthouse in lhe CWy of Hastings. Michigan, (that being the piece for the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), soil at public auction, to the highest bidder, the premises described In said Mortgage for so much thereof which may bo necessary to pay the amount duo on said Mortgage, with 9 percent in­ terest and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, together with said attorneys foe, and also any sum ar sums which may bo paid and ore by Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest In the promisos, vwecn prwmno« are oescriuoa as voaiovnng, w-wii. The west 236 foot of Lot 14 of Supervisor * 4 JU-l - - accurmng --...4-- - Ito k mu rucurana -4 - 4 p .1.. wmyvw ■ Rttttnton < u' thereof. commonly known as: 1611 Hanover Street. Hostings. Michigan. PP number 08-51-290417-00. MOA 1600.3241 (a). In which Give her love Deer Ann Landen: You printed a letter from “Seventeen Going on 30,” a young girl who had given birth to a stillborn child. I was barely 16 when 1 found out I was pregnant. I miscarried when I was about 10 weris aloog. I was amazed how many people told me how "lucky” I was. How could I be tacky? The emotional conflict that I endured was incredible. 1 was mourning the loss of a child. If I had been 25 and married, no one would have dared tell me how “lucky" I was. I realize now, as I look at my beautiful 1-year-old son. that I was given another dance. I waa not ready to be a mother at 16.1 have taken that "other chance" and become a national award-winning teacher. When I miscarried my baby at age 16, all I wanted was lo be treated as a grieving mother. That girl who wrote to you needs the love and sup­ port of her friends and family. 1 hope she geu it. — Indiana Woman Dear Woman: And so do I. Your letter was one of hundreds I received expressing com­ passion for the young woman who wrote. It is enormously rewarding when my readers rush to console someone whose experience mirrors their own. Knowing that my column helps people to be more compassionate is a wonder­ M feeing. 56, always seems to need a little more lime to get his affairs arranged so his wife can't take everything he has worked for all his life. I’ve decided Tom is stalling and doesn't have the nerve to leave his wife. Never­ theless, 1 don't want to give him up. 1 know I wouldn't do well at all on my own. and 1 just can't bring myself to break up with him. It's MM like other men don't want me. I know one who would marry me in a minute, but I just can’t give up Tom. Am 1 crazy or just plain dwnb? - West Jordan, Utah Dear Utah: You made a serious mistake when you started cheating on your husband, with a married man no less. Now you are pay­ ing for it. Accept the fact that Tom is not interested in marrying you. You must find the strength to stop seeing this duplicitous married man and look for a more promising canrfidatr Good luck. Tragic chases Daar Ann Landers: This letter is about "Ounaged in South Dakota, " who recounted the tragic consequences of a high-speed police, punuit in which a Nebraska woman was kill- ed. You (old her. "We need laws to make ihu madneu iUefaJ." We already have lawi that are supfxued lo prevent wch madneu Firn, there'> a law againat sealing a car. Second, there', a law agaiaa failing to uop for a police officer. We expect police officer, lo punue and catch criminal,. That', part of their job. Often, an officer in punuit of a fleeing felon ha, no idea whether the object of the chare u a teen-ager out joy-riding, a mental patient or a pruotr cacapee who has committed a homocide and ha, a hostage in low Law enforcement authorities should review ■nd update their procedures and lake advan­ tage of die latest technology to reduce the risks that high-speed pursuits pore to police officers, suspects and innocent bystander, alike. Al the ume time, we mun face the fact that the innocent victim who died in Nebraska was not killed by the polka She wre murdered by two young criminals who had ■heady committed the aeriout offenres of car theft, flight from a peace officer and reckleaa driving. If reapottaibility lies anywhere, k is upon there two young men — A Lawyer in Ventura. Calif. Dear Ventura: Your comments make retire, but my heart sinks every lime I read about police officer, aad bynaaden getting killed in highspeed rhaaer. I wish there were a better way. Maybe one day there will be. Feeling peeumd lo have tai How weUwfoeaed an yon? Write for Am Lattdm' booUet "SaandIht Teen-ager. "Sendaieffaddnteed. long, tnainea-tiu envelope and a chech or money orderfor S3.75 fifth incindei poeuge and handling) to: Trent, do Am Landen. P.O. Bat IISS, Chicago. 111. e0611-0562. » Cmndo. tend $4.55.) Cepyriw IW7 Cramme Syaftmlt, be. By: BNQAOCS LAW OFRa Share honors 300 Gordon West (616)772-4625 Birmingham. MU 48009-8616 (5/8) (4/24) MmMlSMK ■MWTMmMr ____ FWUC NUM A HMM BKKTM April 1. 1997 Public Hearing coils d to order at 7:00 p.m. Board members present: B. Barnum. A. Lawrence. B. Tumor. D. Dewey-Perry. J. Wooer absent. MOBTGAGf SAL( - Default having boon mode bi the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Mark F. Bobinson and Boneo A. Bobtatson. L--— *4 - ---------- .*■ ----------*---- 4 raaurut 4---- 1 m^B^^ev^u aw ^nur^^^ugor so e^unaura ft - Bonk, a fa ds rd savings bank, of Tray. Oakland County. Michigan. Mortgagee. doted April 8.1992. and recorded In the ©Hico of the Bogistor of Deeds far the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on April 16, 1992. in Libor 540, on Pogo 889. of Barry County Bocords, on which mortgage there is deem­ ed to bo duo, at the data of this notice, far prin­ cipal and interest, the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Fhm Hundred Seventy-Nine and 60/100 Dollars (846.579.40). And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity Pre> vcwwt mu - — - --4 irov.^ svw r t to ■ sucuruo by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, Therefore, by virtue of the power of sofa contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of lhe State of Michigan in such cose made and pro­ vided, notice Is hereby given that on Friday, Juno 6. 1997, ot Ion o'clock in the forenoon, local limo, sold mortgage will bo forodesod by a solo at A* 1 ---- 4t - * Inside lhe fast door entrance to lhe courthouse In the CHy of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the budding where tho Circuit Court far the County of Berry is hold), of *e premises described b» said mortgage, or so much thoraof as may bo nocessary to pay tho amount duo, as aforesaid, on said esortgogo. vrtth lhe Interest thereon at fight and Ono-Helf percent (8.500%) per annum and all legal coots, chargee and expenses. Including tho attorney fees oNowod by low, and also any sum or sums vdtlch may bo paid by tho undersigned, ns ceil uq to protect its interest In the premises. m A4*AMua 1 4 prumtvu* - ■ ■ _ t- - - are kmk ooserwoo 4- - - 4 as __ rooows. 4_M_ . - Mil All wmen that certain piece or parcel of land situate In the Township of Prairiovilfa, In tho County of Barry, and State of 8'iichlgun. and described as follows: Lot Ton (10) of PLtASUBf PCMNT PLAT, according to the recorded plat thoraof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plots an Puga 12. --- ■- mu •«x murmw immuuKiiuvy - —------------ । vol lowing ---- 1-----mo -* i^umg sofa, the property may bo redeemed, except that bi tho event that tho property is determined to bo abandoned pursuant to AACLA 600.3241o. the pro­ perty may bo redeemed during tho 30 days bn­ —, M ■ -4-^u -wItt -w. 3. Chiorido — Doled at Tray MUchigon, March 31, 1997. CTANDABD FBOAL8ANK. (4/24) LASER SURGERY 19 years of experience. West Michigan’s first laser clinic to treat skin growths, hemorrhoids and cervical cancers... Warts Moles Skin Cancer Age Spots Genital Warts Spider Veins Daar Aaa Lnkn: This is for all bosses everywhete: Flreae do not honor me during National Secretaries Week. If you are going lo honor anyone, let it be all your employees, not jm one of them. When you first started out, 1 did everything. Bui your company grew, and you hired a booidtoeperv then a research assiitaDi, talrepmpir and a technical adviser. And let's not forget the nmilian and the cleaning ataff. They ate the oaea who keep the air conditionmg going and the coffee pota dean. Wien I waa a bookkeeper. I was never given any kind of recognitioo because I didn't have the tide of "aecietafy." I know if you print this. Ana. my boss will receive al least 20 rnpirt of a oa hit desk. I just want to say how much I appreciate the 19 other people who help me do my work. — Secretary in OUbomaCity Dear Oklahoma Secretary: How generous of you to farfek your place in the tun and share k with others on this special day. Thank yaa oa behalf ofailrdieae to whom you gave a liftiodap. You oufta sane they will hold their heads a Ikde bit higher. Faithful Martin Dror Ann landsrs: My wife of 44 yean and I went to Martin, Tenn., for her Class of '50 high school reunion. Back in 1950, Martin waa a town of about 4,000. Forty-eight groduatos and their spouses turned out for the reunion. Someone asked if we remembered the wont discipline problems tn the school, aad No. 1 was talking in class. No. 2 was run­ ning in the hall and No. 3 was chewing gum in class. Each class member gave a brief synopsis of ms or ner uie, describing wnat nao happened since graduation. First, I was amused, and then, I was astounded. Ann, although two had been widowed, there was not a single divorce among them. That must beat all odds in the books. How do you account for such a record? — Seaford. Va. Dear Seaford: My hat is off to those folks who were raised in and around Martin, Tenn. Although we have made great strides in technology, medicine and space exploration since 1950, we have tost some of the oidfitohioned virtues, mainly the importance of oouKShfag called “character.” Too bod. CongrMntatioas to the Class of 1950 for knowing the true meaning of foe word commmnem. These days, when so many mar­ riage* end ia divorce, it’s lovely to know a rimmunity with such a spectacular record of nirmi End the affair Daar Aaa LuaMan: I need help, and since my mother died over a year ago, 1 have no one to turn to but you. I am 52 yean old and married my childhood sweetheart when I was 23. “Gary" and I had a great marriage for five yean, and then, he began to have terrible hettdachex and lost in­ terest in everytitinz. He w» diagnoaed with migrai—. that didn't respond to any kind of treatment About tune yeun ago. 1 started to tee ■tttkber man. "Tom" was also married, and we teemed to fill in the empty places in one ■■other's lives. Neither of us wanted to give up our marriages. Two years ago, Gary found out about us and informed Totn't wife, but notiting changed. Torn and I continued to tee each other. Gary passed away last March from cancer. Tom spends a lot more time with me than he does with his wife, and we have talked a lol about spending the rest of our lives together I'm talking about marriage. But Tom. who is The Lakewood Jazz Band, under the direction of David Macqueen, performed recently at Fellowship Hall. Central United Methodist Church, lor a church family potluck. Odesso N€UJS ' The Lake Odesaa Depot/Muaeum will be open Saturday from 10 in the forenoon until 2 in the afternoon. The BMe conference photos will be on exhibit. The time is appronchang what people will be mounting their boatings. These colorful patriotic pieces will be on talc each time die depot is open. The American Giri doll collection will be oa exhibit at the Community Library on Fourth Avenue. On Tueaday evening, girls from ages I to 12 are invited to come to the library for a special lea party dressed in their Sunday best. Advance registration is expeoed. The dolls are repreaentative of five tine periods in our nation's histmy. Stories, crafts aad books abound for each. Friends of the Library are funding the rental of the doth anti goodies. The semi-annual rummage sale at Fellowship Hall will be held nut week May 2 aad 3. Pastor aad Mrs Emmett Kadwell were in Iowa at the end of last week for a auditing in Mary's Sparks family. The Rev. Jack Bar­ tholomew of Ionia filled die pulpit. Lay Leader Von Goodemoot led the service. Millie Bartholomew, a published author of dttldrea's anrtes, brought the meaaage for children and had their rapt attrninn. The cof­ fee hoar goodies were served by the youth of the senior high group in hotter of Kun. Chriata attd baby Arma Roaeaberg who have beea co-teachen of the class aad who are moving very soon lo the Detroit area. Arbor Day waa observed al the village park Sunday afternoon near M 50 A iree was planed ia memory of Inagrimr DPW Super viaor Cariyn Deatsman. The new real rooms built done lo Swifty's PLACE are now open foruseoo weekenth until the end of May . The area ia aow well lit at night. Plans are well under way for the Lakewood CROP Walk Sunday. May 18 Bill Walker is the Walk chairman. Recruiters were hosted on April 12 al a breakfait meeting for their pep talk and instructions. Bids were lo be opened April 21 at the County Dram Commission office for the Counter Drain project. The actual digging will have to hinge on working around the Lake Odessa Fair and also the start of the green bean harvest al Twin City Foods. Neil and Linda DeJongh of Clarksville have anoounced the engagement of their daughter Kathy Kae of Holland to Mike Jay DeVries of Zeeland. Kathy is a Lakewood graduate who followed with graduation front Hope College. Mike is a graduate of Zeeland High School. A golf taory ia the Lansing newspaper lists a new 18-hde golf course near Portland. Willow Wood course is on Sandborn Road which is the east/southeast off Charlotte Highway, very near the Grand River north of " <0 Mulliken It is « number 12227 which puts it in line xrith Bippley Rond. It could be reached by driving on Musgrove Highway uaiag a gravel road from Keefer eaat to Chartotie Highway al the Dauby cemetery corner aad then north to the Saadborn intrnrrttna. The course is expected lobe ready for play in Jaly. Deaa's Liats have beea ptMished for aaarby colleges. Kurt Adams, scat of Aatte (Jnhnarm) and Lawrence of Fifth Avenue la listed at the University of Dayton. Notdnrand Innina tnrlndrs names of Sun Rigga. daughter of Bill aad Donna of Virginia Street aad ateo Marc Maadto. son of Larry Maacho and Anna Maacho. The board of directors of the local historical society met on Monday and made acne deci­ sions about corning evens. A rorutn'tor ww choree far paining the depot's exterior this summer. Dues were set far the coating year. A nominating committee wss chosen to select three nominnes far directonhipa which ate expiring at the end of the fiscal year in June. Directors learned that moat of the Boy Scoat troop will be at camp the week of Depot Day red umbie to help with parking. Current Scout leMten will help with extabata for Depot Dey. Loan of old acout equipment ia very welcome for foot week. The rooter of entertainen is practically complete. Members were glad to have hocteea Marie Purkem attend. This was her first trip to foe tower level of her home in two months with her knee replace­ ment surgery in the interval. Gillilands, Ron Ericksons, Leaks, Boohen, Art Erickson are home from more sunny states after their winter sojourns. The foundations for two new modular homes have been in place in very recent weeks on Goodemoot Road near Jordan Lake Highway. Last week Thursday, the trucks aad cranes cane to unload both halves of foe house to the east. The Brae home is to be delivered next week. Nine local retirees from schools attended the A pn1 meeting of M A RS P at kwui last week. Marguerite Dick will be foe new historian for foe Ionia County Chapter. Several members will attend foe Michigan an­ nual meeting in June. This chapter will no longer hold a joint summer meeting with the Montcalm chapter Sone of the local group chanced lo eat tanch with Lynn Roaeaberger Townsend of Samar who tong ago taught M foe South Bell school near Clarksville. She n a cousin of the Goodwill sisters of Lake Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Strachan of rural Muir observed their 58th anniversary with fnends from the YMCA swimming program at Wendy’s Restaurant Tuesday. Howard b a retired state employee and Jean is a retired nurse, formerly with foe county health department. Pick Up...EXTRA COPIES Preventive Health Care Clinic 26K7 44«h St. S-E. (Ju*t r**c Brrtivi) • Grand (616) 455-3550 Mi- 49512 of The BANNER at locations throughout Barry County. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... From Linden to Freeport by Joyce F. Weinbrecht A railroad was proposed to be built, the Katatmioo, Lowell and Northern Michigan. The grading for this railroad began in 1874. In the beginning it was called simply the Narrow Gauge Railroad. Thirteen years after it was built, Jerry Boyingtoa changed it from narrow gauge track io ttandard track and buih the railroad from Lowell io Freeport. The plan was io build it to Hastings and the grading was down south of what is now Freeport, io Siukxi Road, but was novar taken any further lor lack of money. The railroad ended jail pail the Cheeaebroufh Rake Factory The railroad did ran through the farm, of Michael and Sam Roush who had arrived ia the area as pioneers. The prospect of a railroad coming through their land, trussing lhe Hamlet of Linden by oae-half of a mile, prompted Michael aad Sam to plat out a village oo their land. They probably named the new village after Freeport in the Suae of Ohio, where they had once liv­ ed. This was done in IS75. The railroad bed was surveyed by F.S. Bowen. The Roush brothers did not succeed in do­ ing this without some disagreements. Samuel owned lhe land on die south side of what is now Division Street. Michael's land was on die north side. Each wanted to have their aide of the plot buih and sealed first. As encoungemein to the scalers, they sold ton aad gave lotB to sny denomination who would build a church on the lot. About aiming the village, they abo had dif­ ference*. Michael** choice was Freeport, after Freeport, Ohio, but Samuel wanted to me k Memphis, as he had beea stationed at llenyliii. Tenn., during the Civil War. Samuel concurred with hi* older brother and the plotted area was called Freeport in 1174. The only but juris ia the new village in the beginning was a saw mill owned by M.S. Roush. The first train did arrive in Freeport quite some time after the railroad had first been .proposed. The daae waa Nov. 24, 1887. Thanksgiving day. This was aa excursion train. The railroad by now was called the Freeport, Belding Branch. Later the Pere Marquette absorbed it into their operation and it waa known a* the Elmdale Freeport Branch. The train continued to operate until Sept. 12, 1935. The tracks were removed in a very few days aad the tie* were used for wood. There was no turn table at the end of the railroad. Several sources informed us that they would back the train into Freeport from Elmdale where there was a couple of switches on the Pere Marquette railroad. They would drop off the passengers and the freight can wrucn neeoeo to ne umoaoeo ano leave oenmo any can that wonld need to be loaded on the aiding* to be picked up next ran into Freeport. The tracks ended just to the west of the Cheesebrough Rake Factory. There was a passenger depot built at the east end of Oak Street on the west side of the railroad tracks. This depot burned around 1196. It was rebuilt, sold snd torn down after the railroad line was discontinued. One of the tale* that Frank Cool told wm about the railroad ride to Lowell. There was a first class passenger car on the line, and several flat can on the track. Some of the young people of the village wanted to take a ride on the train to Lowell. They made a framework over a flat car, covered it with broth to provide shade from the sun and made a round trip oa the flat car with its natural sun­ shade. Frank Cool and Roy Nagler were paaaeager* oa this “deluxe'* rail car. Another feature of having the railroad come to Freeport: Along with being able to receive good* shipped in aad ship out their lumber aad their grain, there was also a stockyard, which allowed for the movement of anima}* from the forms to market. It was located to the north of the depot oa the east side of the tracks. The new village, once began, grew rapidly. Some of the businesses from Linden, attracted by the railroad and the newly laid out village with its orderly streets, its churches and a poet office nearby, created in 1878 with Samuel Roush, attracted the business men of Linden to move over the river. Frank Deming, who operated a general store in Linden, moved that business to the village of Freeport. Mr. Deming aad Solon Hunt operated a line of hardware and The railroad bridge over the Coldwater River at Freeport. Cbeesabrough Manufacturing Company, Freeport. groceriea in Freeport. Henry nd Afoot Grech. who had buih biackaaafo ahopa ia Linden, alao moved to Freeport. Jota M. Dillinger, who buih the catto and Linden buggy, atoo moved dal buaiaem to Freeport. George Burhardt mmard the cutter and buggy factory in Freeport. Joe Braoner, who operated a bom aad taoa ahop in Lindett. joined in the moventare to Freeport. The cooper'I shop followed toil. The fin, wore keeper in the Freeport area, long before it wo Freeport, war David Rndde. In But of IMS. he caniad a atack of groceriea aad paxmanaa, acme dry gooda, acme hardware and the toot, and corn nna artkiea moat needed by the aeadeaa . Thia elore waa in Ina honae before he hath a more. He doaed foe More in 1M9. aad in 1171 Charim V. Reagkr came front Ohio, took ep da budding vacaaad by Mr. RacUe. He ma foe atote far fam yean foaa Sarenei Rouah. etho waa ha brofoer-in-taw. boagha a half iaarert in da buaineaa. The firm foaa wa caU- Mooae aad Shepherd’, Hardware Sure. Thia wm known aa da Ffaneer Hardware rtrelm Store. Hay had da dtaiactaMi of aappiyi^ da tamahi^a nd fixture, for da Ilartiagi Coarttaaae and jail. The ml at fate tofoeeoamy -wan (MB.—a John Kercher operated a general etore. The Rouah Brodara buih a water-powered raw mill oat Diviaion form, sometime, called Mtafore. _______ George Nagler had a general tnercamile store and had a live poultry bn, mere aad warehouae. Cheeaebrough aad Brower came to Presort from Cfodota in 1(76 aad began m indaatry fore would have long hating im­ pact upon Freeport's economy. Thia tatainem wre knownm foe Chiinliiu^h Hanfoe Fac­ tory. Two yean tator. Job Cheeaebrough bought ore Mr. Brower and foe farererre pro­ reared. They made cradh finger, for John Kercher's store. The Millinery Shop Is on the left side of the buHding. Some hats of the times. foia particular Halloween and had accompluhad many lip oven. They reached lhe Rackham', home and pre their shoulders to fee baiidaag. The little bidding began to leave (ft* foundation when a bloodcurding cry came from inside of it. The building settled buck on­ to ft* foundation with a thud. It was one of the very few out houses in the v11lage a111 stan­ ding upright on Nov. 1 that year. Dr. H.F. Rockham and his wife, Samantha, tank an attractive hone a block south of Divitaoa Sttuat. A windmill, several small out btaMtags, a barn aad a large buggy shed were built on the lot. Dr. H.F. Peckham was a practicing physi­ ctan. He hud an office in a small house origtaafly buih as a home for the doctor s mother. After she no longer could live in it, he need it as a doctor's office. He is credited with building lhe first cement ridsu slk in town. He was a busy doctor and kept several horses as he drove many miles to visit hta patients. He hired a man to care for fee animals. There was a large fountain at the southeast corner of his yard to supply fresh water for fee gold fish, which he kept there. 020132010200000001010000020201000000000202000100 Frank Brayton owned and operated a hand act paper, fee Freeport News, until 1926. This paper was called fee Freeport News. In 1926 Ken Braendall purchased the paper. Charlie Geiger, who was a printer's devil in the print shop for Mr. Braendall in 1931, purchased the paper in 1964 This shop wa* where Neil Brwndfr got printer's ink in his blood and is stiU involved in a printer shop. Mr. Geiger ran fee Freeport News for many years. After his retirement, his son Ron and hta wife, Christy, took over operation of the paper and are still there today (1997). Early doctors in Freeport were Dr. DeBore aad Dr. Wright. They operated their medical practices out of their homes as was the custom ta those eartier time*. Sarah Dipp Walton was the first baby born in Freeport. Julias Abbot was known as the “Taffy Man” and made taffy and popcorn and sold it on fee streets of Freeport. J.C. Baker and Company was the first drug company ia Freeport, coming there in 1876. Dr. J.W. Rlgterink, a charter member of the first village council. i J.H. Herrington purchased the Baker innercity. Dr. Peckham, the other partner, withdrew his interest. Mr. Herrington ran fee drug company alone for a time. In 1907, Freeport was incorporated as a village. George Nagler was its first president. Some of the first councilmen were Jacob Wolfe. Rufos Whitford. Dr. J.W. Rigterink and O.E. Balyeat. (To be continued) ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■] HORTON’S NOTEBOOK I CONSTRUCTION A M- >1’1. - \ I ’ I ' x -.n. • n­ (h , Cil Scotty's Custom Builders Julian Abbott, the taffy man, who sold homemade taffy and popcorn on the streets of Freeport. “On-Line” Personal and Journalistic Essays By Steve Horton of Hastings — Published Monthly — www.hortonnotfobook.com 616429*9025 LICENSED fr INSU SEP America's Forests __________ f-y f . *•’. to protocl 8 restore ’ j. America! wdd aad notorai forests. Your garage sale ads will be placed around a map in the Reminder published on Tuesday, May 13,1997. Sax AfoKrtcBS Famu The Second Depot at Freeport. The first one burned down. This building was tom down about 1935 after the railroad line closed down. 4 UteayCMrt.SE Sabasm. DC fflOOS 202M441I9 You must place your ad and pick up your FREE Garage Sale sign by Friday, May 9th. �Pag* 10 - The Hatting* Banner - Thuraday, April 24,1997 Titles taken by varsity Saxon teams The Champs! Hastings' softball squad (on left) made the most of being Saturday's invitational host by winning with a total team effort. The Saxons were the champions in baseball (on right) with victories over Barry County foes Middleville and Lakewood. Softball squad shuts out Lakewood for championship Hotter than hot! Hastings' varsity softball Saxonx are out lo a hot 7-0 start and included in that streak is a championship performance at Saturday's Hastings Invitational The Saxons have not won their own tourney in the last few yean, to being No. 1 this time around is a real mark of This was something that we wanted to accomplish this year, it's nice lo win your own tournament.* Hastings Coach Jill Witbey sad. "It's especially nice when it's a whole team effort.* Such was the case Saturday as Hastings' team responded in all facets of the game. In the tournament opener the Saxons beat Middleville 2-0 thanks to a homerun by Janette Jennings. In lhe championship finale, Withey's crew slugged its way past the defending tournament champs. Lakewood, in an 11-0 mercy rule battle Lakewood defeated Delton 10-2 in lhe event's second game, but Delton regrouped to handle Middleville 14-3 in the consolation. Lakewood's offense proved powerful versus Delton, but struggled lo find iu mart against Jennings and lhe Saxons. Jennings held Middleville’s bats to one hit. while the defense around her committed just one error. "They played very solid defense; focused and concentrating." Withey explained. For Lakewood Coach Roily Krauss, everything that could go wrong for his team in the championship went wrong. "Our bats were silent and our pitcher struggled," Krauss said. "Janette (Jennings) pitched well, but we made some uncharacteristic errors. We miss-judged a couple of things." Come to think of it... Varsity Saxons swing way to championship The reigning chimps certainly played like it at the Hastings Invitational last Saturday. With timely hitting ano ‘good* pitching, the vanity Saxons woo their own baseball tournament with an 11-7 win over Middleville in the event's first game and a 14-4 championship game triumph against Lakewood. Hastings' 25 runs in two games came from power and the ability to make lhe most out of certain scoring opportunities *We played very good baseball (and) hit the ball very well today." Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson said. Andrew Courtright wu the winning pitcher in Game 1, fanning four Trojans, walking one and allowing seven runs He also met lhe ball with his bat, nailing his second grand slam of the week in the aecond inning. Courtright finished the week hitting 611 (1 l-of-18) with 3 homeruns, 2 pitching wins and 2 pitching saves. Josh Storm had 2 trits against Middleville, while Larry Bailey had a hit for 2 RBI. Eric Greenfield was lhe bright Saxon star tn Game 2 with Lakewood. Greenfield pitched 6 innings lo pick up the win and gave up zero walks. At the plate, Greenfield went 2-for-3 with 5 RBI assd 2 runs scored. Other Hastings hits came from Chris Stafford (2-for-4, 3 RBI). Nick Thornton (2for-4) and Matt Moore (2-for-4). The blue and gold had a total of 13 hiu in Game 1 *We didn't play great defense (against Lakewood) but we had some good pitching.' Simpson said. The week was worthy of praise for lhe baseball Saxons. Hastings wtm six of seven games including two doubleheaders Hasting* d. Plainwell The Saxons swept the Trojans, this lime from Plainwell, in non-league doubleheader action on April 16. Iu Game I Tyler Allerding went 6 2/3 innings, allowing 2 runs. 8 hire. 5 walks and 3 strikeouts. Matt Moore went 3-for-3 FHN d. Hastings In a 3 1/2 hour marathon, the Saxons lost a 8-5 thriller to Forest Hills Northern on April 17. Forest Hills was a very tough foe. having gone 26-2 and winning a district title in 1996. The game included 19 total walks and early FHN start that gave the home squad a 4-0 advantage. Josh Storm was 2-for-4 with one run scored and Chris Stafford waa 2-for-3 wMt sat RBI. Storm pitched the first 5 1/3 ianings and Man Moore relieved him in the final two stasuas. scoring three times. Josh Storm was 3-for-3 with aa RBI. Eric Greenfield l-for-3 with 2 RBI and Chris Stafford went l-for-3 with 2 RBI. Hastings made just one error in the opening game. In the 10-0 second game triumph, Courtright went 2-fbr-2 with 3 runs. Luke Warner 3-3 with 3 RBI. The Saxons again did it with the gloves, committing no etrors during the nightcap. Hastings jumped out early, tallying five runs in the first inning and added four more in lhe AM hurint. Just some bask thoughts on non-bask sports topics Short and sweet., just for this week. With much going on in prep sports and little going on inside of this noggin, this week’s Banner sports column will be reduced a few inches. When I have something better to say next Thursday, be assured HI say it Here are sports thoughts that can not escape my mind and how I really feel about them. 1. Fuzzy Zoeller should be fined and punished (possibly 1-2 tournaments) for the media remarks he made about Mr. Tiger Woods. I, like many female golf fans I know, love Zoeller's humor and ocher ways of making tournaments interesting, but a man of his age and of his knowledge should know a lot better. K-Mart did the right thing and others should take notice. As for Tiger, if anybody knows where I can get one of those Nike caps for an affordable price please make contact: Jim Jensen. J-Ad Graphics, P.O. Box 188.1952 N. Broadway. Hastings MI. 49058. 2. Detroit Tiger Tony Clark not only is the American League "Player of the Week" (.458 batting average for week with 4 homeruns and 11 RBI) but he is also lhe most interesting Tiger since lhe organization let Cecil go. I truly like what Buddy Bell, and Randy Smith, are doing with this team and once they find 3-4 solid starters, who knows what the future has in store? 3. The Detroit Pistons and the Detroit Red Wings are both in search of playoff wins. The Wings and the St Louis Blues are tied at 2-2 after the Blues blanked Bowman's boys on Tuesday night. It has been players like Kris Draper. Joe Kocur and Kurt Maltby who have made the Wings a better team. The Pistons face the Atlanta Hawks in best of five playoff action that starts Friday. The "positive" side of me says that lhe ’tons can beat the Hawks, but it will take a few Terry Mills* triples, a couple of Theo Ratliffs snuffs and a lot of Grant Hilfs magical moments to do it. Keep your fingers crossed. 4. The Detroit Lions received a "B" grade for their recent draft selections by the Gannett news service. This just goes lo show that even Gannett can be close to the truth sometimes. With a solid No. I in defensive back Bryant Westbrook, a big All­ American offensive tackle named Juan Roque in the second round and some noteable players, at tightend. wide receiver and defensive back, in the late rounds who couid make early impacts. Coach Ross should go into the pre-season feeling quite fine. Just one more reason to head into another Lions* football season with optimism. 5. Juwan vs. Bulls. As J watched the NBA "Win and You Are In" contest Sunday between Washington and Cleveland. I wondered bow much Juwan Howard was looking forward to playing against the Bulls in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Howard is from Chicago, so playing against Jordan has to be a real thrill. And look, it’s Chris Webber in the playoffs matching post moves with (???) Will Perdue or one of the other four Bull posibi11ties at that position. In honesty, I think Chicago will sweep this series. In dreamland. I see the Bullets firing from all angles. Jordan, in a team sense, will never be what Grant Hill already is: a champion. P.S. if you want to know how I put together this week's column, pick up your favorite daily newspaper (in my case it's the Detroit Free Press), glance over the assortment of stories and draw yourself to the one's that make your eyebrows rise. Then sit down with your favorite pen in your hand and write the column. • Williams Best In State: Former Hastings baseball player and Central Michigan University standout Nick Williams holds a Stale record. Williams hit .591 in 1991 to rank No. 1 in Michigan prep record book. He had 52 hits in 88 times at the plate with 42 RBI. 14 doubles and 4 homeruns. It was "quite a season" according to Saxon skipper Jeff Simpson. • CMU Outing June 14: Central Michigan University will host a golf outing and alumni reception on June 16 at the Battle Creek Country Club. CMU president Dr. Leonard Plachta and several faculty members and administrators will be in attendance including football coach Dick Flynn and athletic director Herb Deromedi. For more information contact Gene McKay III at 962-6205. T.R. Shaw at 979-3838 or the CMU Alumni Office at (800) 358-6903. • Playoff Hockey Tickets: Turner Cup playoff tickets for the Michigan KWings and the Detroit Vipers will be at a special rale for the Friday 7:30 p.m. game and the battle on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. So if you're in search for some fast-paced, hard­ hitting action check out the K-Wings and score. Talk to you soon. Col *45-9554 Delton showed good dafanaa on the diamond, catching pop flies and fielding ground balls in Saturday's tournament (Photo* by Perry Hardki) Hastings' Eric Greenfield did not allow Lakewood a single walk, but did some walking around the bases himself with 2 hits and 5 RBI. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Tracksters left in Panthers’ dust Ninety was a special number for Delton's track teams oo April 15 almost as special as turning in a tax form on time. The Panther boys defeated Plainwell 90­ 47. The Panthers girls also beat Plainwell. SO38. Individual winners for the Delton boys were Joel Pero in the shot put (44-1 1/2). Ben Annen in the 110 hurdles (1653). Jason Stampfler in lhe 100 (11.86). Troy McCarty in lhe high jump (6-4). Casey Louden in the 1600 (4:56.54), Jason Kimbrough in the 400 (50.95). Jesse Young in the 800 (2:12.27), Stampfler again in lhe 200 (23.45) and Zac Taylor in lhe 3200 (10:53.77). Delton also won three relay event: the 800 with Kimbrough. Paul Finney. Darron Williams and Stampfler (1:33.16). lhe 400 with Kimbrough. Finney. Nick Morrow and Stampfler (45.36) and the 1600 with Williams. Malt Midkiff. Mike Moss and Kimbrough. Delton's girls had individual wins from Desi Pelkoff in lhe 100 hurdles (17.43). Holly Slap in the discus (93-0 3/4). Kim Cole in the 100 (13.42) and the long jump (15-6 3/4), Slap again in the shot put (28-3 3/4). Mary Henson in the 1600 (5:51.27), Ann Glidden in the 400 (1:04.80). Petkoff in the 300 hurdles (49.43), Liz Kendall in the high jump (4-6). Henson in the 800 (2:35.14) and Clarissa Hammond in the 3200 (12:53.62). Relay wins were scored by Hammond. Trisha Kotrba. Glidden and Henson in the 3200 (10:54.10), Libby Lantinga. Nicole Berge. Cole and Glidden in the 800 (1:55.48). Lantinga. Nicki Cheney. Cole and Berge in the 400 (56.28) and Petkoff. Kotrba. Glidden and Henson in the 1600 (4:26.27). Delton won two again on Monday beating Parchment in the boys race 123 1/2-13 1/2. The girls posted a similar margin, winning 116-10. Holly Stap won both the shot put (30-1 1/2) and the discus (94-11 1/4), Kim Cole was first in lhe long jump (15-7). Liz Kendall went the highest in lhe high jump (4-8). Desi Petkoff had firsts in the 100 hurdles (18.4) and lhe 300 hurdles (513). Clarissa Hammond won the 1600 (6:05) and the 3200 (13:02.4). Courtney Hersh prevailed in the 100 (13.7). Arin Glidden won the 400 (1:06.6) and Amber Novisky claimed top prize in the 800 (2:56.8). In the girls relay races, Sarah Kotrba. Novisky, Glidden and Hammond won the 3200 (11:243), Libby Lantinga, Nicole Cheney. Kim Cole and Alisha Rocharte did the same in the 400 (55.85), lantinga, Nicole Berge, Cole and Glidden proved victorious in the 800 and Kotrba, Emily Powell, Glidden and Petkoff won the 1600 (4:43). PANTHERS ini...... —Bti �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24,1997 — Page 11 Hastings tallied two runs in the bottom of the second, six in the bottom of the third and three more in the bottom of the fourth to go up by a commanding 11-0 score. Pitcher Jamie Clum started the game for the Vikings, but was replaced in lhe third stanza, a stanza that included back-to-back doubles by Janette Jennings and Jodi Songer. Withey described her team’s hitting exhibition as a chain reaction, which could Saxon tennis team off to swinging spring start also explain the Saxons success on the mound and in lhe field. "We had a bad game, but we will be back here for districts." Krauss said. Lakewood was limited to three hits and when Songer made the stab in leftfield in the fifth, the Saxons had won their title. Hastings played at Hudsonville on Wednesday (April 23) and will host Forest Hills Central on Friday. Early season matches for Hastings' tennis team have been sort of a racket Hastings is now 4-0 after an 8-0 sweep of Lowell on Monday. The win also improved Coach Rich Pohja's Saxons to a 3-0 mark in lhe O-K White Conference standings. Winners in singles included Jeff Storrs al No. I 5-0. 64), Steve Storrs at No. 2 6-0,6­ 1. Matt Bradley at No. 3 6-0, 6-0 and Casey King at No. 4 6-1,6-1. "The singles played strong, giving up only two games total," Coach Pohja said. Doubles victories came from Mike Krueger and Jon Styf al No. I 6-3, 6-0. 6-0. 6-2. Ben O'Mara and John DeWin al No. 3 6-2, 6-2 and Man Toburen and Jason McCabe al No. 4 6-0,6-1. The Saaons went to 3-0 with a 7-1 win over Barry County foe Lakewood last Friday. Coach Pohja's squad swept lhe singles matches, despite being without the services of their No. I, Jeff Storrs. Jeffs brother. Steve, filled in well at No. I beating Brian Reed 3-6.6-1,6-1. "We're happy to win against a muchimproved Lakewood team,* Coach Pohja Delton softballers slid past Lakewood in the consolation game at the Hastings Invite, winning by a 14-3 score. Stave Storrs made the most out of his lime at No. 1 beating Lakewood's fab freshman Brian Reed last Friday. Northview no match for Hastings’ lady tracksters Man Bradley won at No . 2 over Brian Strazisar by default. Jon Styf took lhe No. 3 match with a 6-2. 6-0 triumph over J trod Cappoo and Mike Krueger ousted Paul Numinen at No. 4 6-4.6-0. TENNIS, Hastings' girts captured 10 of 16 first place finishes on Monday to out-distancc themselves from O-K While opponent Northview 82-41 in a road varsity track /.hound the The Saxon 3200 relay team of Katie Charissa Shaw finished in 11:56.3. while the 400 relay team of Anne Burghdoff, Andrea Dreyer, Sara Allerding and Emily Dipert also placed first in 53JO. Dreyer also won in the 100 hurdles (16.28) and the 200 (27.75). Other individual Action fast and furious at local race tracks - Local racers, Bob Senneker and Dave Sensiba, fared well at the Peach Stale Speedway Wynn’s 300 on April 20. Senneker, of Dorr, was third and Sensiba. of Middleville, ended up fourth in an event won by ASA driver Steve Carlson. The margin of victory was 1.127 seconds. Grease on the track was a factor in how "The track greased up so bad on the bottom that everyone had to run up high," Senneker said. "Because it was so hard lo pass here, it became a matter of pit strategy. We had one bad slop, which dropped us from fourth to 10th. We were fortunate to finish third. > Sensiba was making his second start in be Throop Motorsports. Inc. Pontiac with Sponsorship from Engineered Polymer hoducts and Daytona Auto Auction. "The power steering went out on lap 30, to it made for a long day," Sensiba said. yWe had a better car than a fourth-place |msh. but 1 didn't want to go lo the outside knd fight, because I was just too tired." The next event for the ACDelco Challenge Benes is the Florida 300 in Pensacola on | Kalamazoo Speedway : The largest opening night crowd in three yean graced the local speedway and watched Ken Scheffler and Mike VanSparrcntak put on a late model racing classic. Scheffler won his first NASCAR Winston Racing Series feature. Ron Finkbeiner driving lhe No. 58 car started second and got lagged from behind, backing into the wall. They, fortunately, repaired the car for the feature and Finkbeiner started 24th and finished 25th. ■ I limn yi ■,’OrtW a (13.78), Tara Hummell ia the discus (92-S), Shaw in lhe 1600 (6:254). Erica Fulmer in the 300 hurdles (1:00.72), Susan Hubbard in the shot put (30-1 1/2) aad Laura Thomas in the 3200(14:24.47). Hastings also battled Lowell on April 17 - In the limited laic models feature. Todd Currier jumped into lhe lead early and held on for a win. Gabc High driving the No. 71 car in his heat took I Oth and in the feature race finished 15th after starting in the 10th position. Brandon Lyons in lhe No. 21 car started sixth and took seventh in his beat. Lyons finished that a fifth place in the feature event. Nate Newcomb edged out Mike Zoroan in the factory stock feature. Steve Carter (No. 33 car) was sixth in the factory stocks Brian Bergakker finished in the 20th position. Shellenbarger was fourth in his up sixth in their features. The NASCAR Winston Racing Series resumes Saturday with a full program of super tales. Hrnited latex, factory stocks and the first appearance in West Michigan of the Legacy can. Gates open at 2 p.m., time trials open at 4:30 p.m. and the green Hag Hies at 7 p.m. Berlin Raceway Many of lhe leading drivers in the midwest will be in the field competing in a triple­ header program Saturday April 26 at Berlin. Bob Holley, lhe defending late model title holder, will be the driver lo beat in his class. Rob Lewis, of Middleville, and Joe Bush, of Hastings, are other lop challengers. Practice opens at 2 p.m., time trials are at 4 p.m. and the preliminary event is set for 7 p.m. for the Saxons wereJfobUra in the shot pul (30-5 1/2). Burghdoff ia tlu high jump. Rachel Dreyer in lhe 100 hurdles (1634), Andrea Dreyer in the 300 hurdles (51.33) and Shaw in the SOO (2:44.62). Goals come in bunches for soccer Saxons Better ball movement means more goals... or al least more quality opportunities to tally more goals. Hastings varsity soccer team found that out last Friday in a game with Wyoming the visiting Vikings scoreless. Hastings* Coach Doug Mepham said that "The girts moved the ball well and scored a lot of goals against a team that is new," Mepham said. "What I like is that we played strictly a two-touch game. This creates better movement in the game with more chances for all lo score. Eight soccer Saxons tallied goals. Sarah Hayes had three, Sarah Mepham and Carolyn DeWitt each had two and Lisa Cooklin. Traci Heffelbower, Rebecca Mepham. Jess Susan Hubbard, shown here in an earlier meet, won the shot put in Hastings* track win over Northview on Monday. 4«RS0N CHARTTY GOLF SCRAMBLE to be built at Bob King Pavb May 17, 1997 « 8:30 am Shot Gun Start All golf abilities welcome to enjoy a great event for a groat cause. EVENTS: Haadnga Ctayiin. Plymouth. Dodge, PRIZES’ PANTHERS For lhe Delton boys versus Parchment, winners were Joel Pero in lhe shot out (45­ 3) and lhe discus (122-9), Troy McCarty in lhe high jump (6-4) and lhe pole vaull (II­ 8), Paul Finney in the long jump (19-5 1/2), Ben Annen in the 100 hurdles (16.61) and the 300 hurdles (44.41). Zac Taylor in lhe 1600 (5:11.08) and the 3200 (11:20). Jason Kimbrough in lhe 400 (52.6) and Jesse Young in lhe 800 (2:14.7). Relay races were won by lhe Panlher teams of Casey Louden. Nino Figoroli. Taylor and Young in the 3200 (9:20.5). Kimbrough. Darron Williams. Finney and Stampfler in the 800 (1:37.37). Kimbrough. Nick Morrow, Finney and Stampfler in the 400 (45.45) and Kimbrough. Williams, Mike Moss and Matt Midkiff in the 1600 (3:49.6). Delton's track teams both arc 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the KVA standings. AUCTION SALE!! Saturday, May 10th STARTS at 10 AM Please, no tires and only good working INCLUDE: SILENT AUCTION FOR: 2 M, SOO Debate (hwl etratch aaats) 2 RED WINGS Hockey TUkata** (bou aaMa) far *97-*M Saaaaa 2 MSU v. UM Football Ticket. • Odotur 25. 1997 •All major prises will be given away tn a random drawing ••Some restrictions apply OuMbit ■Ifed Wags Registration Form: Must be received by May 10, 1997 Cost: $50.00 per person includes Green Fees and Cart for 18 Holes (Checks payable to Circle of Friends) If you have anything to donate, pieaaa call Rob McMurray 795-3501 or the fire station at 785-5450. 3. _____ Yes, we need to reserve_____ golf carts (please enter the number of cars desired). Cart Derek C. Tubbs — Auctioneer rental is induded in the entry fee but carts are not guaranteed without a reservation. _____ Enclosed ts our entry fee of $50.00 per person ($200.00 per team). Mad entry forms to Kathy Carlson. 833 W. Bond St., Hastings, Ml. 49058 616-9484)125. Or call with your team names to reserve your spot. Please note that your team win be confirmed upon receipt of your payment Due to shot gun start, we are limited to 36 teams. We do expect a ful field so reserve your team today I �PaQ* 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thuraday, April 24,1997 GOALS, C4M8ll^l88^8tl fF6888 ipa^^^k IL 31 TlMrMtay A.M. LaHarvei 84-36; Quewon Marts 77-43; Baaiaya 66H-53W; Leftoven 65H-54H; New Team 56-64; Hummen 55H-64H; Vowy, 55W-64H; Hasting, Bowl 49-71; Lack* Shoa 46H-73W; Early Buds 43-77. Good Gama aad Sarita — S. Glasgow 192-316; J. Lewis 159-466; B. Norrie 193- 463; S. Lambert 179-465; C. Smart 171-439; J. McKeough 165-445; O. GiUoaa 158442; M. Sembrecher 144-400; S. ToMaaare 124-314; I. Ruthruff 175; F. Raftnff 175; B. Sexton 154; J. toper 153: S. Camay 132; C. Lake 138; B. Bodo 123, L. Jackaon97. WiMaaday F.M. HAS Machine 8044; F.H. Parties 74N-49H; Mills Landing 71-53; Maces Ph. 67H-56H; Eye aad Em Spec 67-57; LHMaa 46W-57H; Valley Beaky 65-39; MMb 64-62; Hair Cue Center 61H-62H; VMay's Sables 59-65: NasbviUe Chiro SMS; Vacant 9-115. ■hp Gaaaa and Sarita — S Glasgow 300-547, L. Barnum 142-521; C. Paraona 163483. B. Vrogmdewey 167483; E. Ulrich 172468; E. Moore 179-463; P. Frederickaoo 146-461; B. Noma 165-429; I. George 177-431; L. Yoder 143-439; B. Blakely 172- 439; F Schneider 163-444; C. Bishop 163-414; S. Drake 173-426; D. Bans 149-392; D. Brewer 150-429; L. Weyerman 138-394; N. Halifax 139-393; B. Hathaway 191; Y. Motley 173; M Bnmtner 165; J. Lao 162; M. Dull 141; F. Girrtwch 461; G. Oda 440 Barna Industries 73-55; Kent Oil 70-54; Dorothy ’ t Hair Styling 64-60; Cartion Center Excavating 65-63; Hecker laaurance 54-70; DJ. Electric 50-78. Gaad Gaaaaa aad Seriaa — J. Mmelstaedt 131-354; S. Merrill 214-538; B. Blakely 191-515; 1. Fraragill 144-413; J Elliston 154-422; M. Dull 163-389; L. Ellruon 182-529; L. Dawe 195-470; K. Dorter 130; E. Vaaaaae 147-495; J. Decker 200-517; B. Morphy 164; G. Poaer 187-463; P. Britten 142; H. Cornea 190489 • ot The victory helped to erase the feelings .n/ from a tough 2-1 defeat to Hudsonville on', April 16. Hayes scored the first goal of the/1'J game with an assist from Gole, but Hudsonville was able to regroup and pul two into the Hastings net before time expired. "" The second half was controlled by‘ J? Hudsonville," Coach Mepham said. "Our 'J girls didn't show the same intensity and let Hudsonville tack iruo the game. Well need r'1 Tueaday Mixed Consumers Concrete 46-14; Advanced Commercial Printing 43-17; Pin Seekers 39-21; Woodmansee Sawmill 33-27; Flexfab 33-27; Hastings Bowtan 32-24; Viking 27-33; Locksbop 22-38; McaMhr Graphics 21-39; Bye 4-56. Mens High Gamer k Setter D. Maylneik 217-555; M. Yost 180; K. Kell­ er 221; J. Nelson 190496; M. Christensen 173; P. Scobey 212; G. Heard 234; D. Blakely 222-634; K. Greenfield 200. Womens High Games * Series B. Wilkin 190; L. Miller 148-4U; T. Phenix 179479; B. Norris 185499; J. Bryan 169. Freshman team shows sign off improvement to pick up the intensity and stay with it the ' total game." It was the Mepham combination striking b*' for lhe Saxons Monday in a 2-0 shutout win over Middleville. Sarah Mepham scored her fifth of the season in the first half, while ' ' Rebecca Mepham notched her second of the year in the game's second half. The Saxons held the Trojans to 5 shots and registered 19 of their own. Middleville played very lough in the firsr'bc half, limiting our chances." Conch Mepham'*'* explained. The second half the girts decided :r*J to tighten up things and began to play tike I’ * know they can." 1 We^ncsd>y with wun Northview; Northview, lif 1. Hasungs witi return to action at home" Friday versus East Grand R^jids Mylea deGoa scored one of Hastings' 13 goals in an O-K White win over Wyoming Park at Hastings. YMCA NEWS The freshman baseball ia beginning to make strider us two games this week have The Green Odea 90-42; Three Poatea Tack 79-53; Bowdie Girts 69-63 Michdob 67W44H; KeUeys Kegiera 67-65; Girrtmcha 64H-67H; Mr Braces 64-64; Hartzier Tours 61-71; Honing- Bowl 54-74; TM Lames 38-74; Brians rue 45-87. Gaad Gaaaaa and Series — B. Davenport 172-435; M. Matron 194-527; F. Girrtmch 189-304; J. McMilkm 145-497; M. Snyder 175-300; C. Tnimbull 158-426; N. lamer 163; V. Pierron 224; S. Glasgow 205; T. DaWia 136; C. Ear 106; K. Sloe 160; J. Vaadaabesge 148; G. Cochran 167; C. Backwkh 156; S. Naah 156; J. Kaaimky 166; B. Moore 154; B. Borneo 169. indicated. The freahman Saxona loat 14-9 to Caledonia on Monday and dropped a 13-3 conical to Wyoming Park on Tuesday The coaching staff said major improvemenu have been shown over the last week. Matt Larsen had 2 hiu and an RBI and Ryan Elurolh an RBI hit in lhe Caledonia contest Steve Obreiter had an RBI and a hit and Corey Mice! had a strong outing on the mound in the Wyoming Park game. Hastings' freshmen will host Lowell on April 29. ।,, .Ito Golc and Mylea deGoa each notched one goalapiecc. Hayes leads the team with 10 goal|lC, in the first four games. Hastings led at half 7-0 and registered more in the second 45 minutes. .4^ Hastings golf team Tammy Obreitefs 42 led the Hastings' golf team in a tri-malch with East Grand Rapids and Hudsonville on Tuesday. Obreiter was fol low < on the Saxons' team by Sarah Bellgraph’s 51, Lindsey Micel’s 52 and Casey Anderson's 54. Hastings scored a 199 to place third. East Grand Rapids was first with a 174 and Hudsonville followed with a 196. The golf team resumes action today (Thursday) at Northview. 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Order All Your Graduation Announcements & Accessories Today C-t • Announcements • Thank Yous • Name Cards • Guest Books • Napkins • Paper Products Save 15% Off All Graduation Printing Hurry Expires May 2nd, 1997 | H toong tin cantortna of M-37 (100 ft. «id»); ft 9E> 0M47 ft. atong COUPON We ’re your COMPLETE Graduation Printing Store (616) 945-9554 Fax:(616) 945-5192 reniinder I hi' People Papet 49050 - (616) 946-4691 The proposed amandmanl of tha Barry County Zoning Onftnanca ia avatobto for pubic innpaction at tha Barry County Planning Office. 5 p.m. (doaad between 12-1 p.m) Monday thru Friday Ptoaaa cal Bercy County Ctorfc �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 24, 1997 — Page 13 LAKEWOOD water continued from page 2 French presented council members with correspondence from attorney J. Richard Robinson that included proposed revisions offered by Thomsen "I do not know whether the school district can or will assist in convincing the Town­ ship that iu proposals are off base ," Robin­ son wrote French, ’but, in any event, lhe school district should know that we may not be able to provide potable water service due lo lhe Township's bizarre approach to this very limited franchise." The franchise, as originally drafted by the village, would have provided waler only to Lakerrood Schools — known in the pro­ poned agreement as 'Water District No. 2* — but Thomsen's proposed revisions in­ cluded allowing all property within Waler District No. 2 to connect lo village waler on the grounds thM. in the future, someone else may own the land in the district. Robinson, in his April 21 reply to Thom­ ses. stated, "We would have very little diffi­ culty with many of the changes you have proposed if this project was of a typical vari­ ety. However, the water line which this fran­ chise would authorize is a single purposesingle user project, i.e. to provide potable water to the new Lakewood High School on school district property, which property at present encompasses the entire Water Dis­ trict No. 2. My diem and iu engineers were advised early oo that Woodland Township would permit no other users to connect to this line and, as a result, we have not de­ signed lhe system for other connection widen Woodland Township.' Thomsen also wrote Robinson that. "If lhe Village were lo begin to charge outra­ geous rates, users should be in a position to challenge those rates." Bui one of her propoaedamendmtsu would have given Wood­ land Towndrip the right lo impose charges on uaen of the Water Distribution System in Township in addition to charges imposed by Village.' which prompted French to tell the mmcil. They warn the ability lo add on to the village's bill, then in the same breath say our rates are loo high.' French said the township also wanted lo control lhe rates in lhe township, dictate lo­ cation of hydranu and to own lhe water pipes that extended through the township. Village Trustee Karen Banks asked if the toamehip wanted to buy lhe pipe from the village. "They had a long depreciation schedule that at lhe end, somehow had us owing them." replied Engle. Delay of the water extension lo Lakewood schools also threatens an upgrade on the west side of Lake Odessa, because the village had planned to bid the projects as a combined project. The village project encompasses a loop from M-50 north lo Pine View Drive and Washington Boulevard earn to Fourth Anama. French ttrid the Mkarktjz* Bromar ' after the meeting that Pine View Drive currently has no water pipe, while existing pipe in that loop would be upgraded from two to 12 inches in diameter. "We've done everything in good faith,* French told the council. *1 don't know what mac we can do.* Lakewood Superintendent Steve Secor told council the school board had unanimously approved hooking up lo village waler and had hoped lo have the project completed by the summer. He said because water service is considered commerce, each municipality has >o approve extension of water from the village to the school district. He said lhe district cannot approve bids for construction until Woodland Township approves lhe agreement, while French said the schools would have to rebid the project entirely if lhe water line was re­ moved from the contract. Extension of sewer services lo the school district is not a problem because Woodland Township and Lake Odessa are both mem­ bers of lhe Lakewood Wastewater Authority, which has authority over sewer services. The school district trill pay the cost of constructing the eight-inch diameter waler line to the high school and new middle school. "We have a dependable dean waler source that can be provided lo us oo a regular basis from the village.' Secor said to explain lhe school district's request. This gets us out of the utility business. We're nor in the sewer business and we're tun in lhe water business. We're in lhe education business ' Thomsen, in her letter to Robinson, wanted lhe village to provide facilities in Waler District No. 2 for fire protection, but French told lhe council lhe waler line should be larger than eight inches if it was to be used for fire protection. He said Odessa Township had approved mt agreement identi­ cal to lhe one offered to Woodland, but had expressed interest in helping to pay to up­ grade lhe pipe lo provide for fire protection. Trustee Delos Johnson ssked if lhe town­ ship feared extension of water services could lead lo other events such as annexation. French replied that rumors suggested the vil­ lage wanted to extend water service lo the Village of Woodland. *We don't have the money to get that pipe the right size, let alone run it all the way lo Woodland," he said Trustee Bill Riggs then said. *11 would appear to me that lhe village of Lake Odessa has been prudent in trying to help the com­ munity and our schools and we've come to lhe point where it seems one township is holding us hostage. They don't want to set up my meetings." He then told Secor, "If we keep messing around with this, you will have lo reoffer bids and you’ll be out this year entirely ." Trustee Terri Slade suggested that perhaps it would be belter for lhe school district lo approach lhe township on lhe matter, "be­ cause the township seems to see water as Lake Odessa's baby and that we're going lo push it down them* Area minister talks to Rotary about success The tragedy of being successful and the importance of holding on to relationships were topics addressed by Jim Duncan, youth minister at the First Baptist Church of Hastings, at Monday s Rotary meeting. Duncan spoke to Rotary members and, more specifically, to senior high school boys from Hastings High about how success can have its costs. He said having goals is important, but they shouldn't effect how an individual deals with more important things in life. "Sometimes you get so focused on your goals, that you let relationships fade into distance." Duncan said. "Doni let the close ones pay the price." Duncan also asked those in attendance how much control they actually have in their lives? He followed that question with his answer. "You need something in your life much bigger than you are — a relationship with God." The senior boys at Hastings High, roughly 45 in total, stood up near the opening of the Rotary meeting and told the organization's members who they were and what their plans are for the future. Many mentioned colleges and/or job prospects. Jim Duncan, the youth minister at the First Baptist Church in Hastings, was the A large group of senior males at Hastings High attended the Rotary meeting on Monday. The teens told Rotary Share Local Information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! MORRISON LAKE CONDOS To Build New Business *2-3 Badrooma/3 Baths ‘Lots of Windows Custom Interiors ‘Large Two-Car Garage ‘Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. -uwu«*wz Casey King and Teague O'Min beat Paul Shoemaker and Mike Bippky at No. 1 6-3, 3-6. 6-3, John DeWitt and Ben O’Mara beat Takehito Suyama and Andy Patrick at No. 2 6-0, 6-1 and Josh Hendershot and Evan Winkler won over Justin Cappon and Josh Qb April 16, the Saxons won five of eight agonal O-K White member Wyoming Pirk. Man Bradley had a 6-0, 6-1 win versus Jason Hartman at No. 3 singles, while ' beodore Edward DeMott, Hastings and Char Bain, 945-2729 rwfc, rear maawa auwm 616442-9623 APPLICATIONS gan, has an opening for the newly created position of Onkcal Nursing Information System* Analyst Quakftca- Nursing or Healthcare related field, however, an RN is preferred. 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' odd William Baxter. Middleville and Emi­ ly darie Oaka, MiddfeviUe. SanonaJ Student PtTsler Corner Savtnp Booth Marictior Office Room 111 Department of lhe Treawn. WaUungitm. DC 20226' CLINICAL NURSING ~1 INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST ‘NMutal Woods Setting ‘Adjoins Greakfiolt •500 ft. Lake ~ Aa oismtc.u public Ibe Saxons also won three of the four doubles matches to prove their overall members about their future plans and listened to a speech by Baptist youth minister Jim Dtncan. NQW TAKING RESERVATIONS for 110 W. Statz Street. Hastings • 945-9551 Open MoexUy ■ FrVte, 97; Sehinley 95 » PHASE II �P»Q» 14 — The Hasting* Banner — Thursday, April 24,1997 County to seek bids for animal shelter renovation by Elsie, Gilbert AjliMM Editor After Barry County Commiuioner Emmet Herrington complained that lhe county waa not teeking competitive bids for the proposed renovation of lhe animal shelter, lhe board voied 5-3 to advertise (or bids and lo have project specifications drawn up. Voting Tuesday against the idea were commissioners Lew Newman, Tim Burd and Sandy James. The board voted last month to spend up to $50,000 lo improve conditions al the shelter to comply with deficiencies cited by a veterinarian/iiispector from the Animal Industry Division of lhe Michigan Department of Agriculture. Board Chairman Jim Bailey said be had been authorized by committee to begin lin­ ing up contractors lo complete lhe work as quickly as possible because of lhe stale's re­ quests. “I still wont to still stay on the same time schedule, 30 days from now.” Bailey said af­ ter the vote. "I want to see something done so the contractors will have to bid fast and there will have to be contingencies in there due to the nature of the building... They cannot nail it (a bid) down to an exact dime because when you're tearing out and replac­ ing you ran into problems you're not count­ ing oa... "We're not necessarily going to lake low bid because I'll tell you right now that low bid aright not be able to meet a time frame.” he said. "We're going to have to find a place for those animals during that (renovation). If we can get a contractor in to tear a roof off... and the next contractor says Tm going to be three weeks.' it won't be lowest bids. I don't think anything requires us to take lowest bids." Bailey has also said the county is not re­ quired io seek bids for this particular work. Corrections required by the state inspector include permanent repair of a fence for the indoor and outdoor run in one of the kennels, repairs of cracks in the cement floor, which needs to be re-cemented and sealed, repair of other cement cracks in the large kennel area, drain work in the large kennel area where the "drain backs up." fixing a leaky roof over the large kennel and electrical wiring problems. BOY, Eaekiel Oren, bora at Ptaaock BOY, Rysa James, bora at Pennock Hoapital an April 9. 1997 ■ 7:29 a.m. to Rob and A*x Thornburgh of Hmtinga Weighing I B*., S« ran., and 21 inches long. GIRL, Arisons Hope, bora at Pennock HoapM on April 9, 1997 at 1:27 a.m to Gary SaBaraa and Aafel Carrigan of Ver—Wr. Wtighaag 5 Ba.. 12 ozs , aad 20 ■etMtoaq. GIRL, Kinsea Renee, bora al TVanork Hoaptai on April 9.1997 al 9:52 p.m. lo Jew aMr Dettara aad David Nad Jr. of Lake Odaaaa. 7 fee.. I1U ozs.. and 21 ■athraloag Outdoor kennel runs will be enclosed and ventilation in the shelter building is slated for improvement. Because lhe roof is flat and other attempts to repair it have failed, the old roof will be tom off and replaced with a new one as pan of the proposed renovation. The roof repair is expected to be a major cost. Because of city requirements, a drive and a parking area on the shelter property will be included in the project. Some citizens and commissioners have contended that conditions at the shelter, lo­ cated at 825 W. Apple St. in Hastings, have been inadequate and unhealthy for a number of years, before the current board took office. "We've had plans (to improve the shelter) that we've paid for how many times," Bailey said in defense of not having new specifica­ tions compiled. Bailey and Herrington exchanged barbs during discussion of the issue. "I don't care bow we do this, if it means to get that stinking stupid problem that has been facing this county for 30 yean done," Bailey said. "If you have to have plans drawn and spend county money 1 propose we do iL If you think it has to be advertised ...I say we do it... "...We'll fight like a bunch of cats and dogs over a building down there that has nothing lo do with quality of life for human beings," Bailey said after noting that lhe county doesn't spend any money for pro­ grams to benefit young children. "I'm really disgusted. 1 don't care. Whatever you think you need lo get that job done, you tell me. HI see lo it that we try lo get it done. We have wasted years," Bailey said to Herring­ ton. "I want you to know that lhe present building down there was buih without any competitive bids, without any specs or any­ thing and look what a junker we've had all these years." Herrington said. "1 ask that we change that kind of thinking." "If that's the wishes of the board that we advertise the thing today and we pay some­ body to do prints again, spend more taxpayer dollars. I don't care." Bailey said. "I don't want it to come up. Is that all that it's going to tzdee lo satisfy you on this?" Bai ky asked "You're not satisfying me. Mr Chairman, you're satisfying the citizens of this county I think we should begin lo think of that, in GIRL, Gloria Elizabeth, born al Pennock Hoapital on April 10 al 4 p.m. to Mr. aad Mrs. Cart ZtwHorn of Ionia Weightag 7" ks., 6.6 oa*.. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Arnold aad Mary Preece of Freeport are proud params of S-year-cid Tealee Marie. Her adoption took place Wedneaday, April 2. 1997. We arc very, very happy, lays Arnold, Mary aad Tealee. loo! BOY, Christopher Ray. bora al Butterworth IL ip in I oa March 23. 1997 at 1:19 p.m. lo Stive and Judi (Czinder) Heath of Wyoming. Weighing 7 fee. 7 ora. 20 tacho long. Proud gnadporenu are Bill and Alma Grinder of Hart* aad Boger and Boome Heath of Gon Lake and farm it out to other counties for all I care." "I'm tired of hearing about this, too," said Commissioner Lew Newman. "Let’s do it and get it over with and keep quiet about iL" Under the circumstances, Bailey said, he would recommend that the board have speci­ fications drawn up and advertise for bids lo "stop (he last little bit of squeak that's out there." James noted that six or seven options to improve the shelter have been turned down in the last three years. A tax increase of 1/2 mill to build a new animal shelter was defeated by voters last August and previous attempts by some commissioners to muster support to reno­ vate the shelter have fizzled. A proposal to try to privatize the shelter was defeated by commissioners last year. Privatization of the shelter would have involved paying an inter­ ested person(s) to take over the daily opera­ tions and county responsibilities of mandated animal control services plus nonmandMed animal adoption services. "If we fix this (animal shelter) problem, what are people going to have to complain about9" Burd asked. those terms," Herrington said. "The citizens of the county voted no new building." Bailey said. "So with that, now we're satisfying the wishes of the citizens, and how is it that you want that done? Bai­ ley said. "I'm not prepared right now to say. I'm saying. If you're going to build it... let the citizens have a chance to bid competitively against specs of some kind. Not just because 'I know Joe Doakes or Bill Smith* like we did before," Herrington said. "We've done this in past years and I think it's lime we graduated from that kind of thinking." "That's a cheap shot,” Bailey replied. "1 think people are running out of things to complain about and you just want to hash this out one more time for another six to eight months." Commissioner Tim Burd said. "You go right ahead and do what you damn well please." Herrington said. "But, remember there are people who expect good administration from this board and you're not getting it with this kind of thing.” Burd objected to spending more money on "nonsensical plans...1 agree with Jim. I'm sick of the damn thing. You can tear it down They'll find another one," Commissioner Robert Wenger said with a laugh. On the same day the County Board met this week, Nashville citizen Robert Dwyer made a written Freedom of Information "de­ mand" to commissioners asking for the names of licensed contractors or their agent or representative who have been approached about shelter repairs and/or renovation by commissioners within the past six months. He also asked for all written communica­ tions and the result of discussions or com­ munications about the matter, plus all records of any contacts made to any commis­ sioner or county official by a contractor, agent or representative. In addition, Dwyer asked for a copy of bad specifications developed for the project, the exact status of the bid process "or failing a bid process, the letting of a contract" for the project He also asked for "the disclosure of any previous or current business connections be­ tween any of these contractors and any member of the Barry County Board of Commissioners or its agents including brtness, wHal or other associations." Hastings protests size off revenue sharing hike Hastings officials are protesting the city's projected revenue sharing allocation for fiscal year 1998. Mayor Frank Campbell, in letters this week to Slate Senator Joanne Emmons and Stale Representative Te.’y Geiger, noted that Hastings is scheduled to receive $821,400 in revenue sharing for next year, which is 23.7 percent more than the $664,100 it got in 1991. The problem is that the statewide av­ erage in revenue sharing increases to local municipalities was 31.2 percent over the same seven years. Moreover, the rate of in­ flation from 1991 to 1998 has been deter­ mined to be a total of 24 percent, making Hastings' increase less than that. "It seems apparent, at least as it pertains to revenue sharing, that we are still losing ground, even with the promised increase." Campbell wrote to Hastings' representatives in Lansing. "It also seems apparent that townships, at least in Barry County, are do­ ing significantly better. Is this fair? We think not." A list of Barry County municipalities and their scheduled 1998 fiscal year revenue shows that Hastings* increase over the seven years was lower than all 16 townships and the county and it was higher than only one village. Woodland, which went from $34,100 in *91 to $42,100 in *98, for an in­ crease o(233 pctctol. * z Each of the townships in the county had at least 10 percent higher increases than the dty received. The totals for the other villages, with the first from 1991, lhe second from 1998 and the percentage of increase, were: Freeport. $31,100 to $38,900, 25.1 per­ cent; Middleville, $147,900 to $197,900, 33.8 percent; and Nashville, $132,900 to $168,000, 26.4 percent. Barry County, as a government entity, went from $700,700 in *91 to $951,300 in *98, an increase of 35.8 percent over the seven years. Overall, the county went from $3,631,400 to $4,847,800. for an average of 33.5 per­ cent. almost 10 percent higher than the dty. Township totals from lhe seven years were: Assyria. $83,300 lo $115,400, 383 per­ cent; Baltimore. $79,000 to $109,000, 38 percent; Barry, $173,300 to $233300, 34.6 percent; Carlton, $99300 lo $136,800. 373 percent; Castleton, $87,100 to $121,400, 39.4 percent; Hastings Charter, $131,400 to $180,700, 373 percent; Hope, $151300 to $203,300, 34.2 percent; Irving. $73,900 to $99,800, 35 percent; Johnstown, $142,000 lo $197,900, 39.4 percent; Maple Grove, $64,700 to $90300. 39.9 percent; Or­ angeville. $140300 to $192,700, 373 per­ cent; Prairieville, $176,200 to $239,800, 36.1 percent; Rutland Charter, $139300 to $191,700, 37.7 percent; Thornapple Charter, $161,400 to $217,600; 34.8 percent; Wood­ land, $79,000 to $107,600, 36.2 percent; Yankee Springs, $138,800 to $190,700, 37.4 percent. T The recent funding news wasn't all bad for the dty, however. Il learned that it will get $378,979 in Michigan Transportation Fund payments from lhe slate in fiscal year 1998, an increase of 36.5 percent from 1991. The only local governmental unit with a higher rate of increase in lhe seven years was Barry County, which will receive $3,619323, an increase of 38.4 percent. Be the FIRST on your block (or on your road) to have a spring GARAGE SALE. Advertise it in the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS! Other municipalities in lhe county and their MTF funding levels and percentages of increase from 1991 were: Freeport, $40,225, 36.4 percent; Mid­ dleville, $108,329, 31.7 percent; Nashville. $96399, 34.5 percent; and Wood load, $25362.32 percent. Lom** F Of Homoov. ' Regardless of credit history, call for same-day approval. CommonPoial Mortgage CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 J4wrw Ar Son SoOn S7SM Oe*U Oak laae MiaMU DaB* CM*. Pl MSU Aastts** <CtL!> jftaak 4461 2082 5005 0001 JANE DOE VAUD THRUM WORKS LIKE A CHECK Plus ATM CARD Using your Bank in a Box Plus card to pay for a purchase is just like writing a check - only faster and easier! And it is safer than carrying checks or cash. Use it anywhere MasterCard is accepted... to pay for things like groceries, gas, dinner at your favorite restaurant entertainment and much more. You can even use your Bank in a Box Plus card at ATMs worldwide. Interested? Call any office for more information. Howctowo Bask Since 1886 Member FDIC 1 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 22. 1997 are available In lhe County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. explore FLEXFAB EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES JOB FAIR SATURDAY, MAY 3,1997 8:00>m to 11:00am HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTI PURPOSE ROOM 232 W. 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A copy of this order shall bo published once each wook In HASTINGS BANNER (3) consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall bo Mod in this court. April 14. 1997 RICHARD H. SHAW Circuit Judge (5/i) �The Hastings Banner — Thuraday, April 24, 1997 — Page 15 DAWN BALCOM LINDA PARK AMY McGHEE Curtis Enterprises & Tool, Inc. Drs. Brigit Brennan & Max Rappoport CAASCM Headstart Also congratulations to all the other nominees Paula Allerding, Southeastern Elementary Julie Reed, OldTyme Melody Rodgen, Siegel, Hudson, Ger & Youngsma Peggy Barghahn, Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Youngsma Wendy Fowler, CW. Bliss Jennifer Storm, Thomapple Ophthalmology Gerry Lammers, Cedar Creek Bible Church & Christian School Kathy Shay, 56-1 District Court Jami Voshell, Hastings Mutual Ins. Candace Newton, Barry County Christian School Jami Orach, Barry County Wraparound Connie Bagley, Knobloch Realtors Christine Anderson, Hastings Aren Chamber of Commerce Melissa Winick, Spencer's Towing & Tires Cathy Cuddahee, Thomoppie Manor Beth Dean, 56-1 District Court Francie Brum me I, Cily of Hastings Sarah Mateg Metropolitan Title Nancy Bulling, Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Yow ?smo Nancy Beckwith, Flexible Personnel Maxine Pixley, Horizon Builders Nicole Karra r, KeniAcres. Inc. Chris Be Beau, Barry County Road Commission Mtliaea Jorgensen, Flexible Personnel Kim Pinks, B] Hydraulics. Inc. Brenda Phenix, EW. Bliss Pauline Christie, P&H Sheep Farm Patricia Wolf, St. Rose of Lima Church Sharon Curtis, Curtis Enterprises & Tool. Inc. Janet Scott 56-1 District Court Nancy Near; Yankee Spring Township Marcia Schondelmayen Geufas Market Merry Hause, National Bank of Hastings Debra Weigel Barry County Work First Carla LowmskL Huttings Arm Schools Vickie Morrison, Horizon & Assoc., Inc. 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Michael McPhillips. said the pre-sentence report had tome poai- A Hastings nun was sentenced to prison Thuraday after be violated terms of his pro­ bation. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell called Joeeph G. Morrow. 37. of C-69 Sundago Part, a failure on probation who tive things to say about Morrow. He asked the court to consider a shorter sentence of 18-24 months. "Il’s a very sad situation io see you stand­ ing before me. Mr. Morrow.** said Circuit Judge James Fisher, "because you seem very intelligent with a lol potential." Fisher said he feh he no other choice but to sentence Morrow to prison and said he would follow McDowell's request. Morrow was sentenced to 24-60 months in prison with credit for 320 days served. In ocher Circuit Court bunneu: ■IG SCREEN TV FOB SALE: Responsible party lo take oa small monthly pnymema. Good Cndk A Mam. ufl 1-800-718-1657. START DATING TONIGHT! 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A retaiVfinaoctal orgmirutirm in die area ia seeking qualified candidates, ideal candid air is satea-minded, has retail experi­ ence, desires increased responsi­ bilities and opportunity for advancement. Management experience helpful but not necessary. Full and part-time available. Join a growing open­ lion offering yon: ’competitive base salary phis an excellent incentive program, •com­ prehensive benefits package for full-time, ’exciting opportuni­ ties for advancement Please send resume and salary history by April 29 to: MainStrtet Savings Bank. FSB, P.O. Box 306, Hastings. Ml 49058. EOE. SECRETARY: Part-time, flex­ ible hours, for local transporta­ tion company. Send resame to: DTS P.O. Box 257 Cloverdale, MI 49035. Call (616) 493-3720 f * Eugene P. Wilson. 21, of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to a charge of second degree home invasion. In exchange for his plea, proeecuton dropped a charge of being a third time habiteal offender «d said they would rrcranmeftd a minimum sentence of 12-36 months. Sentencing wras adteduted for May 1. • Ricky S. Roe, 33. of Battle Creek, waa sentmeed to jail for violating terns of his probation. McDowell, said Roe has had numerous probterns since being placed oat probation, including failure to make paymenu She asked the court to sentence Roe to four months in jaiL Roe's antney, Thomae Dtacher, said Roe has beea ia jail for the bak ot his time oa probation ia jaO ia, Allegan aad Calhoun counties and that li why ba has been uaaMa to make peyaacntx.)te'saed he fek the proba­ tion department's rernanasmdarina waa fair cxnsidaing Roe is ipendmg a year in the Altegan County fell Fisher sad be would follow the probaioa Send SASE far full job deacrip- gamaa, Nateasd FISH FOR STOCKING: Gimt kykaM htetgilte, rainbow trout, walleye, Itrjrmnulh aad mmD- Otto's attorney. Frank Hillary, said Otto's primary problem was with alcohol. He said the drunk driving conviction is Otto's only felony conviction on record and that he will be attending treatment in Van Buren County. Fisher said he waa taking into account that Otto's only felony conviction appeared re­ lated io alcohol He sentenced Otto to six months proba­ tion lo be served in jail with credit for 110 days. His sentence will be concurrent with the sentence he is serving in Van Buren County. Roe's probetioa said arotenrrd him to four months in jail urith credit for 91 days served. frames. toys, • Richard S. Otto. 33. of 416 Lake St.. Bellevue, was sentenced lo jail after he pleaded guilty in March in District Court to a charge of attempted unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle. In exchange for his plea, a charge of unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle was dismissed. McDowell said Otto had stolen a car from a Barry County and was later arrested and sentenced to jail for third offense drank driv­ ing in Van Buren County. She asked the court to follow the probation department's 9 • Michael A. Simon. 27. of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to jail after he pleaded guilty in March in District Court to aggravated as­ sault and attempted malicious destruction of property over $100. In exchange for his plea, a charge of malicious destruction of property over $100 was dismissed and sentencing on the assault charge was delayed until April 16. 1998. McDowell said Simon has an assaultive tendency with prior assault and battery con­ victions. and that an aggravated stalking charge had been dismissed. She asked the court to follow the agreement and impose two years probation with a six month sus­ pended jail sentence. Simon's attorney, Gordon Shane McNeill, admitted Simon has a past with two prior assaults, but in this incident Simon and his victim had both been drinking. He said Si­ mon wa* willing to accept responsibility and asked the court lo follow the plea agreement. Simon apologized for his conduct, but Fisher told him, "It's fine for people to make apologies, but I'm more impressed by their actions." costs and a $500 fine, a monthly probation ! fee and to attend mental health or substance i abuse counseling. I • Anthony L. Hernandez. 21. of 119 High St. Middleville, was sentenced to jail after he violated terms of his probation. McDowell said it appears Hernandez ha* "blown off* all conditions of his probation, including being arrested for drunk driving in February. "It is apparent from Mr. Hernandez* aclions he does not intend to comply with the terms of probation." she said. She asked that he be sentenced lo 12 months in jail and unsuccessfully discharged from probation. Hernandez* attorney, William Doherty, said he had been having problems in life since suffering a closed head injury. "I don’t think his sitting in jail these 23 or 24 days has had an impact on him." Doheity said. "His position is he’s not going to follow lhe rules," Fisher said. He said he still thought there was a chance Hernandez could turn his life around. Fisher ordered Hernandez* terms of probalion be continued and that he serve four Simon's victim said she wanted jail time imposed. Fisher said he was boxed in by the ptea agreement and that "it wouldn't do any good lo have him withdraw his plea” if he were lb exceed the agreement He sentenced Simon oa the charge of at­ tempted malicious destraction to 12 months probetioa. with a six month suspended jail sentence. He ordered Simon to pay $500 in . - . ; : ■ ; \ ; , ■ \ months in jail with credit for 70 days aervud. : He also directed the probation office io check \ on the possibility of Hernandez obtaining counseling at Mary Free Bed in Grand J Rapids. Bke rider, semi neeriy coMde HASTINGS — A Hastings boy avoided injury April 16 after riding his bicycle into lhe path at a tractor trailer at the intersection of Broadway and Green Street. HmtiMS City Police raid George A. Hatch. 57. was making a right an onto Broadway from the west bound lane of Green Street He told police he did not see anything ummsal until he had almost completed his rare, when he saw the bicycle lying in the street near the back of the trailer. A crossing guard. Laura Brandl, raid she taw the bike aad its rider. Gavin L. Burd. 10. of Hartings, slow ns if lo slop at the intersection. She raid looked at other children, then noticed lhe bike begimung to enter the croeewaik as the track waa well into its turn. She smd she yelled at Burd, who attempted to stop. Brandl then pulled Bard back toward the cash as the niter ran over the front wheel of the bike. ■ Bred told police he didn't see the track at tke time. He suffered no injuries except fore xhght red area near his lower rib cage. Police eaid Hatch was not liable in the incident. The track company. Quality Services Michigan of Battle Creek, has informed police they want to make arrangements to ptnrhaae a new bicycle for Burd. IskhB O num faces several chafes CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — A Lake Odeaea man has bean charged with several counts following an April 18 pursuit by Barry County Sheriff's deputies. Deputies said they raw a vehicle driven by James C. Enz, 27, weaving in and out of the southbound lane of M-66 near Barnum Rond in Woodland Township at speeds in tha low 90s. Deputies activrecd their lights and siren, but said Enz did not stop and reached speeds in the low 100s. They raid Enz slowed for enorhervctucte in the southbound lane and then pelted over. As officers got ore of their car. they said Enz pulled out and again readied speeds ia excess of 100 mites per hour, before slopping abruptly our Gardner Rood. Deputies said Enz claimed he was going to Woodland, which was in the opposite direction, had a strong odor of intoxicants and was unable to uretea stand officers' questions • Russell L. Hobbs. 29, of 125 Sherman St.. Nashville, pleaded guiRy to violating his probation by failing to report hi Decan her aad January and failing to pay court or­ dered restitution al the me ordered. Sentencing waa scheduled for May 1. unless they were repealed several times. Eax refused to take a preliminary breath lest. He is scheduled for an April 30 preliminary examinarion on charges of third offense drank driving, fleeing and ehsding. • Eric L Owsley. 19. of Roane City, lad., was grantnd youthful trainee status. Under youth!uI trainee status. if Owsley rucceu fully completes probation, no record of a felony conviction will be kept aad any guiky plea is sealed from lhe public. He waa charged with second degree house invasion aad hvceay from a huiMtog Owsley’s attorney. David Kazava. said Owsley waa an appropriate candidate fix youthful trainee status because he had no prior contact with the judicial system. He said Owsley had been a good student uadi his parents sepanaed aad that he fek Owsley had been a foBower. Ia granting youthful tremtr status, Fisher sentenced Oanley to 12 moanhs prcberion with the fim 40 days ia jail tai credit for 10 days already served. Osrsley was ordered to pay costs of 1500, a 1500 fine aad a monthly probetioa ovenigM foe, with resti­ tution to be determined al a later dale. He waa also permthed lo do community service in lieu of half hit fines and cosu. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — Michigan Stale Police troopers are seeking charges against a 33-year-oid Hastings man after an April 16 pursuit. Troopers said the nun turned east onto M-79 and entered the werebound lane before entering the eastboond lane. He traveled east lo Greggs Crossing, where he ran off the roadway to the right, not rropping despite troopers activating their lights and airea. The num failed to stop al tire stop sign al the intersection with Morgan Rond, ton** north and spinning sideways. He then drove into a driveway which ran into a field, stopping ia the field. He then left the vehicle and began to nm b« stopped a sheet time • Brace A. Parks. 23. of Grand Rapids, was sentenced lo jail after he pleaded guilty earlier this moath ia Circuit Court to break­ ing and catering and being a second lime ha­ bitual offender. In rsrhaagr for hie plea, a charge of second degree home invasion was dismiMed. McDowell said Parks had a drag problem that he needed to get under control and that he needed lo make decisions for himself as opposed to following his brother and code­ fendant. She raid die probation department's recommendation was a good one. adding, "I think this will help Mr. Parks change the di­ rection his life is heading in." Parks' attorney, Gordon Shane McNeill, said Parks is aware he has a drag problem and that six months jail is a reasonable rec­ ommendation. 1 don1 think jail is an appropriate avenue for him. but Mr. Parks is prepared to accept responsibility." McNeill concluded. In imposing sentence, Fisher raid the presemence report did a good job assessing Parks' situation. He sentenced him to two years probation with the first six months in jail and credit for 25 days served. He also or­ dered Parks lo pay $500 in coats, half of which may be paid through community ser­ vice. and 1455 restitution, as well as a pro­ bation cvenigbt fee. Parks was also directed to attend mental health or xubstance abuse counseling and attend the Akcnutive Direc­ tion program after his release from jail. : open inaoxicserts and driving on a revoked license. State PoHce aaak charges after pursuit laner. Troopers sad the man told them he attempted to flee because he had a warrant for failure to pay child support. A preliminary breath test registered a .14 blood alcohol cement. A .10 is conaidered thunk tkiving. Local man held in domestic warft HASTINGS — A Hastings man has been arraigned on a charge of domestic assauk, stemming from an April 15 incident on Barfield Drive. Hastings City Police said the victim told them she was walking and talking with Quinton L Elboa. 41. of Hastings, when it escalated into shouting and arguing. She said he Strack her once in the face and slammed a track door on her elbow as she attempted to stop him from leaving. Police said Elliott refined to discuss lhe matter with police, whereupon he was arrested. Elliot is scheduted for a pre-trial conference April 30. Dolton woman hurt in accident HOPE TOWNSHIP — Berry County Sheriff's deputies cited one driver after a twovehicte accident April 19 at the intersection of Harrington Road and Kingsbury Road. Deputies said Marc H. Chilton II. 22, of Dekon. was westbound on Harrington Road when he failed to slop for a slop sign. They said he applied his brakes, causing his tires to skid and slide through the intersection, striking a second vehicle driven by Gary N. Wonz, 18. of Dehon. head-on. Deputies said Chilton's passenger. Melisa S. Frost, 18, of Delton, was treated at Pennock Hospital for surgical repair oo her left eye. Chilton and Frost both were not waring their seat belts, deputies said. Deputies said Wortz suffered no injuries other than minor one. resulting from his airbag deploying. Chilton was cited for failure lo wear a seat belt Deputies said they believe alcohol was a factor. Man Injured in off-road accident HOPE TOWNSHIP — A Nathvilte man suffered major facial lacerations in an April 19 accident off of Cedar Creek Road, three-quarters of a mile west of Cloverdafe Road. Michigan Slate Police troopers said Roddy L Jacobs. 38. was riding an off-road vehicle north in a field, -vhen he said he could not negotiate a comer because he was driving too fast Jacobs lost control and struck a barbed wire fence. Troopers said alcohol was a factor. Bicycle thief get* away, dump* bike HASTINGS — Hastings City Police pursued a bicycle thief April 16. Police were told a person had stolen a bike from True Value bike shop on E. Stale Street and pursued him to near the intersection of State and Madison streets, where the suspect dumped the bike and ran into a brushy area. Two officers went into the brash, but could not locate the suspect. The bicycle, worth about $600. was recovered. The suspect was described as a young white male about 5' 10" of medium weight. I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-05-01.pdf f9f10f7adee6325b470b2a72b8acaaca PDF Text Text Local bowlers roll in Reno Delton has three Supt. finalists StPagtl) Lawrence’s state appeal denied See Page 3 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 H’STf!tr.: F’JBUC USJAi 17* <. or > 1 H'.I M. 1 5- 3’3 *•'1 s. Qwo, bl. ANNER Has! tngc. m[ 49,-.^ Hastings THURSDAY, MAY 1. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO. 18 News Briefs City Hall 141 by David T. Young Editor The minimum asking price for City Hall at a public sealed bidding auction May 22 has been lowered from $500,000 to $425,000. The Hastings Council Monday night re­ duced the minimum bid to a price that al­ ready has been offered by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. However, city of­ ficials noted that other bids may come in higher before the bids are opened al 2 p.m. PRCE50T bid is dropped to *425,000 Thursday, May 22, at the city manager's of­ fice. After bids are opened, council will decide on who to sell City Hall to at its meeting Tuesday. May 27 (May 26 will be the Memorial Day holiday). City Hall is up for sale because city gov­ ernment offices, including the police depart­ ment, will move east to the current MainStreet Savings Bank site al the comer of Stale and Michigan early next year. MainStreet broke ground Monday at its new loca- lion on West Stale Street between Subway and Wednesday's. The city originally dickered with the county for the City Hall building, parking lot and adjacent property, all of which has been independently appraised at $409,900. The county first offered $385,000. but City Manager Howard Penrod reported that a rep­ utable buyer would be willing to bid at least $500,000. So the city decided to put it up fur bidding instead. The county, which has been looking for a solution to solve its parking problems for a long time, sweetened the pot al $425,000 and the City Counci* expressed interest in that price if a property like the Commission on Aging building was added, but Iasi week the county decided against taking any further action. The location is zoned commercial and is situated on the busiest comer in Hastings, Stale and Broadway, across the street from the historic county courthouse. All those who bid on City Hall will have to pul up $25,000 as a guarantee of good faith, but council Monday decided to let those not awarded the bid lo gain back their deposit within 10 business days of the city's decision. The original wording of the rules for the sale would have required the deposit to be held until as long as Sept. 20. But Councilwoman Deb Dorcy said she didn't think that was fair and it might dis­ courage bidders. "Why would they (the bidders) want to tie up 25,000 of their dollars if their bid wasn't accepted?* she asked. Set BID, ernttimrad m pftft A County still balking on providing road money to townships by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor On a percentage basis, the majority of townships in Barry County have more sav­ ings stashed^way tlian the dounty Board of Mock arrest... with a message "What's going on?" Hastings High School student Megan Pierce wondered when she saw the flashing lights of a police car behind her. al got handcuffs put on me and everything.* Luckily, her "arrest* was only make believe. Megan was one of the students from six area high schools who had an opportunity to drive the Chrysler Neon Drunk Driving Simulator, which allows drivers to experience drunk driving without the real-Hfe danger. "It was weird,* Pierce said after a spin around the course at Hastings High. *1 couldn't turn and when I tried to brake, I couldn't and all of a sudden the brakes slammed on, like I had no control.* This will "teach people not to drink and drive, hopefully," she said. The simulator was brought to Hastings as a cooperative effort between the Barry County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the Hastings City Police, Pennock Hospital and Foundation, the Barry Community Foundation and businesses in the county. Commissioners. Chairman Jim Baiiey be­ lieves. Consequently, before the County Board votes for a third time on whether to give the townships a combined total of $100,000 for road work. Bailey has asked townships lo submit their budgets and audit reports. As an example, he said, one township has an annual budget of $200,000 and has $381,000 in investment savings and $125,000 for road improvements "sitting in the hank.” The county is not mandated to provide funds for roads. "1 think if the roads are a priority lo the townships, they ought lo stand up and show their priority." Bailey said. "If they need money for roads, I say they ought lo use their money first. "I think we ought to let people know where the money is and then we'll determine. If they want us to drop our fund balance to 10 percent then 1 think they ought to put all their extra money in and drop theirs to 10 percent, then I’d do :t." Bailey sent his requests for financial in­ formation to the townships last week. Twice in recent weeks, the County Board defeated a proposal from Commissioner Tim Burd to appropriate an extra $100,000 to the County Road Commission for township road improvements. He has proposed divid­ ing the funding according to a percentage formula based on the taxable value of each governmental unit. The issue came up again at the board's meeting last week. However, the board voted 6-2 to table the matter until after May 2. Bailey and Burd voted not to table the issue. "Once you dangle some dollars out in front of them (the townships), now if you don't give it to them they are going to be mad. I'm guessing they are going to have to be mad," Bailey said. "We've got obligations we haven't even addressed. .." Baiiey said, of one reason he objects to the extra funding for roads. Burd, in defense of his proposal, said a big part of economic development is infrastruc­ ture and that roads are part of the county's infrastructure. "My whole point is I'm trying to give money back from where it came from, which is the taxpayers," Burd said. “The only avenue I can come up with is to put it through the roads. I can't (legally) directly give it to the townships to do whatever they want with it. apparently. I want to run it through the Road Commission," Burd said. Bailey commented that when the board heard from a citizen in April that Assyria Township could have used a $3,000 appro­ priation to help pay for $11,000 of rood gravel, he later learned that Assyria has more than $100,000 in certificates of deposit. The Assyria Township Board had previously voted to spend just $7,000 for the gravel "My reasoning for asking the townships for their budgets and their audit reports is that most of the townships have considerable more money than the county's got...," Bailey said. If the Assyria Township Board "doesn't feel that there's enough need See MMD MOIST, caadaaed Rfi 4 School water accord reached? OyofWyee^ AddHonU NEWS BRETS Appear on Pag* Two by David T. Young Editor Hastings* newest elementary school finally may have water and sewer services after all. The Hastings City Council Monday night agreed to a revised proposal that will allow the city to extend the utilities beyond its boundaries to Star Elementary School, but not to other properties in Hastings Town­ ship. The agreement isn't a done deal yet. however. Hastings Charter Township offi­ cials plan to have a special meeting next week after the return of Supervisor Richard Thomas, who has been out of town. They will vote on whether or not to ratify. The city and township have been negotiat­ ing for several months on extension of water and srwer to the school, which is under con­ struction just outside Hastings' south city limits. School officials seek a quick agree­ ment because they want the utilities in place when Star Elementary is scheduled to open in August. The biggest obstacle recently has been over 16 residences located along the water line. The township has insisted that the resi­ dences be able lo hook up at the same rate as the schools (double the rates of city resi­ dences). but the city doesn't want to offer the See WATER, continued on page 2 Hastings students donate blood Hastings High School students Elizabeth Lincolnhol and Jason Fuller were among many high school students donating blood during the annual high school blood drive Tuesday. Karen Despres, executive director of the Barry County Red Cross, said an average of 100 pints of blood are usually collected from students. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 1, 1997 News Briefs ‘Golden Deeds’ nominees sought The Exchange Club of Hastings is seeking nominations for its annual '‘Book of Golden Deeds'* award. The honor is given each year to a citizen for service to the community, gtxxl deeds, sacrifices and unselfish acts. It is hoped the winner will be someone whose actions otherwise might have gone unnoticed. The award will be presented at the an­ nual Mayor Exchange Day luncheon Wednesday. May 14. Names of nominees should be sent to Tim McMahon or Louise Hutchins at P.O. Box 538. Hastings. Mich. 49058. A list of reasons for that person's con­ sideration also should be enclosed. Please submit nominees by May 5. Memorial parade entries are sought Ihc Lawrence J. Bauer American Le­ gion Post No. 45 is looking for entries in the annual Memorial Day parade, which is scheduled for Monday. May 26. Lineup for the parade will start at 9 am. on Bolt wood Street at Felpausch and the route will proceed west on Stale Street, nonh of Broadway with a stop at the Tyden bridge, north lo West State Road and then west to Riverside Ceme­ tery. The Legion invites all scouts, veter­ ans' groups. 4-H clubs and other organi­ zations to join the parade. Clowns, au­ tomobiles. animals and bicycles are welcome For more information, call 945-4973. 948-4881 or 945-5471. Love founder to speak here Dr. Virgil Gulker. founder of Love Inc., will be guest speaker al the annual Love Inc. Appreciation Breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday. May 10. at the Thomapplc Valley Church. 2750 South Wall Lake Road (M-43). Gulker started the concept of Love Inc. with the Good Samaritan Center in Holland in 1981. Now there are more than 110 such organizations around the world, including one in Hastings. • He also has written two books, in­ cluding "Help Is Just Around the Cor­ ner." Special music and honoring local volunteers will be part of the program. The community is invited. Reserva­ tions must be made by calling 948­ 9555 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. Geranium sale to help ‘Friends’ Proceeds from the Aid Association for Lutherans' annual geranium sale this year will benefit "Tangle Town." the proposed community-built wooden play structure at Bob King Park, sponsored by the Circle of Friends. The geraniums offered in the sale are red and the "cutting" type. Deadline to order is May 4. Orders may be placed by calling Mary Rider at 945-9864, or Loretta Schoessel at 948-8658. Cost is $2.85 each The geranium delivery date will be Saturday. May 17. in the Grace Lutheran Church parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon. The Circle of Friends have reached more than two-thirds of their $90,000 goal and they plan to have work volun­ teer sessions worked out during the last week in May to construct the play­ ground superstructure. The AAL, a fraternal benefit society based in Appleton. Wise., will provide matching funds for the fund-raising pro­ ject. ‘Spring Fling’ set for May 16-18 The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an expanded "Spring Fling" this year May 16-18 during Michigan Week. Billed as a time to spruce up the community, the events will include a street dance, community-wide garage sale, auction, sales and displays on the courthouse lawn and a Corvette Show at Charlton Park Sunday. May 18. The "street sweep" will kick off things at 8 a.m. Friday. May 16. The sweepers will include local business people, government officials, school personnel and members of the chamber s Retail Committee. The auction will be at 6 p.m. that day on the courthouse lawn. The street dance will be on Church Street and music by "Echo." with food and beverages available. Garage sales on the courthouse lawn May 17 will include churches and civic groups. Sellers also may have their sales al their own locations. Co-chairs for the event are Julie De­ Boer and Wesley Robinson. For more information, call the cham­ ber at 945-2454. Senior Giris Tea will be May 2 The GFWC-Hastirgs Women's Club will have its 51st annual Senior Girls Tea at I p.m. Friday. May 2, al the First United Methodist Church in Hast­ ings. The event is open lo Hastings High School senior girls, their mothers and women's club members. Students in Hastings High School's Drama Club, under the direction of Mary Martha Melendy, will present the program by performing a variety of mu­ sical and dramatic scenes in a "review" or variety show format. The students are Sarah LaJoye. Malt Barnum. Jennifer Lewis. Julia Reges. Seth Doe. Nick Feldpausch and Becky Sborkey. Piano music during the tea will be by Dorothy McMillen. TK band director plans last concert Thornapple Kellogg High School will celebrate the am at 2 p.m Sunday. May 4. and at the same lime say good­ bye lo an old friend who ii retiring. Duane Thatcher, director of bands for 23 yean, will end hit 31-year teaching career al the end of the achool year. Thatcher also has taught choir. English, humanities and poetry and has directed school musicals. Outside of achool. he has been village president. Sunday's program will include selec­ tions by the general choir, honors choir, cadet band, freshman band and sym­ phonic band. There also will be an art display from students of Barban Baar and Sharon Wollman. The choir concert will be al 2 and the instrumental music will start at 3:30. Refreshments will be provided in the hig!. school cafeteria by the Band Boost­ ers Lions White Cane fund-raiser slated The Hastings Lions Club will join other Lions groups throughout the state this week offering miniature While Canes in exchange for donations. Lions White Cane Week will be ob­ served April 27-May 3 and members of the Hastings club will be on the streets today, Friday and Saturday, soliciting donations, according lo local Lions President Bob Huebner. Money collected from the fund-raising effort is used by the Lions for eye examinations and eye glasses, for other sight conservation projects and for those in need and for local organizations such as Love Inc. The Lions also fund the Leader Dog for the Blind program in Rochester. Mich., the Michigan Eye Bank and Transplantation Center in Ann Arbor, Welcome Home of the Blind in Grand Rapids ard Vision Enrichment Services in Grand Rapids. Lions will be placed at K mart and Felpausch. For more information, call 945-3866. Country and folk set at Showcase Folk and country music, featuring Pa­ tricia Pettinga. Cheryl Fischer. Mary Taylor and Terri Pennepacker, will highlight tonight'a Musician's Showcase al Arby's in Hastings al 6:30. Pettinga is a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Kalamazoo making her Showcase debut. Known as “The Dutch Girl with a Guitar" and formerly with the McDuff group and the Recycleltes, she has been playing for the past 20 yean. Fischer, from Caledonia, also sings, plays guitar and writes music. One of her songs has been recorded by Lulu Roman on "Hee Haw." She has per­ formed at the Hastings Summerfest, Grand Rapids Festival and two previous Showcases. Taylor and Pennepacker, from the Delton-Hastings area, sing gospel and country music as soloists and as a duo called Tayktred Pennies ' Sealing al the Showcase is on a firstcome, first served basis. Spring Health Fair planned The physicians and staff at Eye A Ent Specialists have scheduled a "Spring Health Fair" and open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. May 10, at their office, 915 West Green St.. Hast­ ings. There will be free vision screening, glaucoma checks, haring screening, ear checks, blood pressure checks, asthma screening and hearing aid cleanings. Al­ lergy skin tests can be done for a small fee. Those who drop in can meet the doc­ tors and learn more about the latest technology that has been installed The physicians include Dr. Kimberly Norris and Dr. David Harrell, ophthal­ mologists. and Dr. Michael Nosanov. an ear. nose and throat specialist. No appointments are necessary For more information, call 945-3888. Two share outstanding business student award Hastings High School students Richard Holzmuller and Janette Jennings have been selected by the Hastings Business Education Department as this year's outstanding busi­ ness students. The students were chosen based on their business interests, scholarship, post-sec­ ondary aspirations, and potential success in a business career. Both Holzmuller and Jennings have partic­ ipated in numerous business-oriented extra­ curricular activities in high school. Holzmuller is the son of Paul and Ljubica Holzmuller of Hastings. He will enlist in the United States Air Force in August, and will pursue an education in International Business. He has been a member of the Hastings chapter of Business Professionals of America for two years. His first year he placed fourth in application interview skills and sixth in banking concepts during regional competi­ tion at Davenport College and went on to at­ tend the state competition in Detroit. In his second year he placed sixth in the en­ trepreneur category at regional; and ninth at state. Extracurricular activities he has been in­ volved in include varsity football, wrestling, track and Wizards of Wall Street. He is a SIBUS competition champion. Excel Club treasurer, senior class president and National Youth Leadership Forum participant. Janette is the daughter of Archie and Mat­ tie Jennings. She will be attending Wayne State University on a Presidential Scholar­ ship next fall. She is a 4.0 student, valedic­ torian, and this year's president of the Busi­ ness Professionals of America Club. Extracurricular activities include basket­ ball. volleyball, softball. National Honor Society. Wizards of Wall Street. Quiz Bowl, and American Legion Auxiliary Giris State. WATER, cont. from page I same deal. City Manager Howard Penrod has said something in addition, like a tax sharing arrangement, will be necessary because of the costs to the city to provide the service. The two sides even had a special meeting April 24 to try to come up with an agree­ ment. They were in accord about extending sewer service, but seemed worlds apart on the water issue. However, City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes and Township ASBbrney Lynda Thomsen last week received an alternative proposal from Hastings XRea Schools Superintendent Carl Schoessel and worked out a compromise they thought npght be acceptable to both sides. In it, the waler would be extended only to the school for now. but the township can assume ownership of the main outside the city limits. The city and township will have to negotiate further to decide if and how resi­ dences and other properties or developments can hook up in the future. Schoessel said the schools will pay for putting in the water line and right now it is the only customer. If and when others hook up to the line, the schools will be reim­ bursed. "This is what we proposed (last week) to break the logjam," Schoessel said. "There's nothing earth shattering (in the proposal), it has just a few changes... Now well wait to see what the township does. If everything goes as we discussed last week, then we shouldn't have any problems." The superintendent said the schools earlier this week had contacted the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to initi­ ate plans for drilling a waler well in light of the lack of agreement. Hastings Charter Township Clerk Bonnie Cnittenden confirmed that on Monday the schools filed for a hearing on a site plan re­ vision. which is the first step in getting a well drilled. "At that point we realized that the city ap­ parently would allow them to drill a well rather than serve the 16 homes (along the water tines)," she said. "Some of us feel that while allowing local access to a public util­ ity is a significant issue, perhaps serving the school with public water is more important at this point, for health and safety reasons.” Cnittenden expressed worry about the school having a water well and trying to fight a fire. She also confirmed that school officials recently have been very active in trying to get a settlement on the water issue. They even offered the services of their attorney to mediate. Another mediation offer came from Barry County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Bailey, who suggested that consultant Dr. Lynn Harvey from Michigan State Uni­ versity be brought in. But Cnittenden said she is hopeful of an agreement very soon, perhaps as early as when the Township Board has its special meeting next week. Despite the disagreements, she said. "We’ve never closed our doors to each other (the city and township). We’ve always been willing to talk. We're optimistic that some­ thing can be worked out in the future." The City Council Monday voted 8-0. with Councilman Harold Hawkins absent, to ap­ prove the proposal, stipulating that the city will be responsible for maintaining the waler system. The schools have agreed to absorb the costs of lines going to Star Elementary in the township. The city also insists that reconstruction or repairs shall not be considered ordinary main­ tenance of the water lines. Richard Holzmuller and Janette Jennings are this year's outstanding business students at Hastings High School. Steve Lawrence’s last state appeal dismissed J-Ad Graphics News Service The Michigan Supreme Court last Tues­ day denied an application for appeal presented by Barry County native Stephen E. Lawrence. 41, who was convicted of first-de­ gree murder in the arson death of his father. According lo David Gruber, information officer for the court, the denial means Lawrence has exhausted all avenues for an appeal in the state courts. Lawrence was convicted in October 1992 of first-degree murder and arson in the death of 74-year-old Willard Lawrence, former president of Felpausch Food Centers. The elder Lawrence died Feb. 20, 1992 af­ ter an arsonist used an undetermined type of fuel to ignite a fire that destroyed his home at 3810 Elmwood Beach. Two other unoccu­ pied homes in the neighborhood were also burned that night. Prosecutors in the month-long trial con­ tended Lawrence was resentful over his fa­ ther’s control of his life and sought to inherit one-fifth of father's $6.4 million estate Lawrence was later sentenced to life in prison without parole by Circuit Judge Richard Shuster. Lawrence’s wife. Candy, was acquitted in November 1993 after a three-month trial of charges of being an accessory after the fact to murder and being an accessory after the fact to arson. One faces drug charge after probe at Viking by Jason Carr Staff Writer A Hastings man was scheduled for a pre­ liminary examination Wednesday on a charge of delivery of cocaine and LSD after an in­ ternal investigation al Viking-Tyden. Viking had hired a private firm that con­ ducted the investigation, said DetJSgt. Lou Quinn of the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings. State Police assisted undercover investigators from the firm and arrested Mark McClendon. 27. last week. Quinn said other Viking employees were questioned about possible drug use. but "probably nothing further" as far as criminal prosecution would result. "The company was doing what the good employees wanted,” Quinn said. "Ulti­ mately, their goal was to make it a drug-free workplace. It’s a positive step by the com­ pany to rid their workforce of the presence of drugs." Human Resources Manager Mary Camp­ bell said the investigation lasted five months and began when other Viking employees re­ ported use of drugs and alcohol in Viking buildings. She said about 12 other employees were involved, but will be allowed to take advan­ tage of Viking’s "employee assistance pro­ gram, which allows them to get involved with substance abuse programs." Campbell said the matter has been dis­ cussed with all employees and management staff at Viking. "It’s part of our commitment to a drug-free workplace." she said. "We keep discussing that all our policies and statements say that we are a drug-free workplace." Viking President Thomas Groos also posted an announcement dated April 22 to employees explaining the situation. "We conducted this investigation because Viking/Tyden is a drug-free workplace which, despite our policies and repealed statements, some people chose io ignore,* the announcement read. "We could not tote* ate what appeared to be a growing probits. We became concerned that someone could become seriously injured or be responsible for injuries to others if we allowed the protF lem to continue. "This investigation and follow-up actioq is intended only to solve the problem, not lb embark upon a large scale firing spree. The police will deal with the people involved in selling or distributing drop These are seri­ ous offenses and the people involved in there activities will be terminated from the Coedpany. For those involved in usd, Viking/Tyden will allow them to take advan­ tage of our Employee Assistance Program to get help and to remain with the Company...; "We hope that each of you can understand that in order to protect our people, we had no choice but to do this on a secret basis. Only a few people were aware of the investigation; most managers and officers did not know about it because we did not know whom we would detect in the investigation... "This action shows that Viking/Tyden will under no circumstances tolerate drug and alcohol abuse in our workplace and will go to great lengths to protect our people from this threat. The vast majority of people at Viking/Tyden understand the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse but unfortunately, not ev­ eryone recognizes the seriousness with which we regard such violations." MML has regional meeting in Hastings Hastings Deputy City Manager and Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield makes a few comments at the Michigan Municipal League regional conference. Mansfield, chairman of Region ll of the MML, also moderated a discussion on annexation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 1997 — Page 3 School staff members celebrate with their own special day, May 6 Moms have their own day. So do Dads. Sweethearts have their special day set aside. Teachers in districts around the state and country will have their special day on Tues­ day, May 6. which is "National Teacher Day,’ and "Michigan Teacher Day." In Hastings, the school board expanded the day to include all staff in the schools, includ­ ing teachers, counselors, administrators, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, secretaries, custodians, and any other people employed in the district. The board, at its meeting last week, designated May 6 "School Family Day." Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the board and administrators Delton Supt. candidates narrowed to 3 finalists The Delton Kellogg Board of Education has narrowed its list of candidates for school superintendent from five to three. Those still being considered are Delton High School Principal and Assistant Super­ intendent Paul Blacken. Vestaburg Commu­ nity Schools Superintendent Ron Milks and Charlotte Associate Superintendent for In­ struction Marsha Wells. Board members decided al a special meet­ ing last Wednesday to visit the candidates' respective school districts to obtain further informatinr. about the applicants. According to current Superintendent Dean McBeth, board member i will visit with teachers, stu­ dents, custodians, secretaries, board members and parents at the various districts to gain perspective on the prospective candidates. The board decided the visits were necessary bee* "research lends to show that an in­ terview is a tough way to determine if someone is going to be successful." McBeth said. Tentative plans are to discuss the candi­ dates at the regular May 12 board meeting and possibly make a decision, McBeth said. In other action with the Delton board at its regular April meeting, McBeth informed board members that the district is now able to go ahead with closing procedures on the sale of a $170,000 home the high school's building trades department built in the 1995­ 96 school year. Sale of the house was held up because of a new state law requiring plat approval of the subdivision where the house is located. As a result, building and trades students were not able to work on a home this school year, so they took on construction of the Delton Li­ brary instead Next year the students will go back to constructing homes in the subdivi­ sion. The school district owns 11 lots in the subdivision and building and trades students have built four homes there thus far. McBeth said. The homes are located on lakefront property on Crooked Lake, across from Dehon High School. do special things to recognize staff members on that day. "We hope the community will also take that day lo thank the staff for what they do for their children,” Schoessel said. In other action at the April 21 board meet- WAM& to fSB BOW , *) * . ing, members set a selling price for three pieces of property the district owns on Mar­ shall Street in Hastings. The lots range in street frontage from 66 to 77 feet. The price of the largest lot. located on the comer of Marshall and Young streets, was set at $13,000. Two others were priced at $12,500 apiece. Schoessel told board members that a local resident had expressed interest in purchasing the property. The board authorized Schoessel to act as its representative for negotiations involving the sale of district property, with all such negotiations to be approved by the board. Also at the meeting, an additional $117,435 was added to revenues in the school budget. Schoessel said the increase was due to an adjustment in state aid. The stale estimates the amount of state aid each district is to receive at the beginning of the school year. Schoessel said, and then adjusts the amount later based on actual numbers of students enrolled and stale funds available. The board also approved a change in the middle school's math curriculum. Students now will be taught the "Connected Math" program, which ties math to real-life prob­ lem-solving. A new "Student Performances" policy was approved, which regulates when students are allowed to perform for the public. The pol­ icy stales that "undents shall not be used to further the public relations efforts of any par­ ticular group." Also, the board awarded contracts totaling $60,387 for Northeastern. Southeastern and Star Elementary food services area furnish­ ings. and authorized a purchase order for $287,702 lo be issued to the Christman Co. for parts of the Hastings High School reno­ vation project. Al a special meeting this Monday, the board awarded a $323,603 contract to Com­ puter Network of Grand Rapids to supply computer hardware for Northeastern. South­ eastern and Star Elementary. A $56,500 con­ tract was awarded to Wire Tech of Grand Rapids for computer cabling. _ 3£ OutJNING <hz 15 mile Mp UHrtivttlw ^oe. UtHW BOOHS /btOULUDS flu. dmhtio^s i Puoas Stum? । Southeastern Principal Chris Warren wants to make sure the expanded library at his school is filled with books by the time school starts next fall. SE principal says he will give people “a run for their money” by Mary Warner Staff Writer Some of us wake up at 5 a.m. wondering such things as exactly how many hours, minutes and seconds we still have left before wc have to get up. whether we'll have to iron anything when wc get up. or if wc should have oatmeal or French toast for breakfast. Southeastern Elementary Principal Chris Warren woke up at 5 a.m. one Saturday pon­ dering the question. "What can one person do to make sure the bookshelves in the expanded Southeastern library are full when students return to school next August?" Southeastern Elementary is undergoing ex­ tensive renovations as part of a $22 million district-wide building project, and the library is going to double in sire. "Renovations are due to be completed Aug. 15. The school district will be able to pur­ chase some new books to fill the additional library space. Warren said, but more will be needed. So one fateful morning Warren made the decision to "run for bucks." Thai is, he will ask people to pledge money, rid he will run for their money. Warren has entered the 15-mile Old Kent River Run in Grand Rapids, which will take place Saturday, May 10. Thus far, people have pledged $3,500 in donations. His goal is $5,000 in pledges, all of which will be used to purchase books for Southeastern. Warren said the average cost of a book is $5 Hoe-down participants roundup more than 100 Teddy Bears for Hospice Eight-year-old Brittany Halllfax and six-year-okj Kacey Cheney admire some of the more than 100 Teddy Bears that were donated to Barry Community Hospice during the special Hoe-down event. The bears will be given to children and grandchildren of Hospice patients to befriend them during sad times. for a paperback and $10 for a hard cover, so his run will result in the purchase of at least 500 books. Warren is not a complete stranger to run­ ning for dough. When he was 30 yean old he ran a marathon race to raise money for computers and a junior high sports program. He was working in a different sc'.iool district at the time. But this is the first time he's tried the Old Minor injuries result of Saturday accident A Saturday accident at the intersection of M-79 and M-37 in Hastings Township resulted in minor injuries. Michigan State Police troopers said this truck, driven by Robert D. Histed, 37, of Holland, was west bound on M-79 when it failed to stop at a stop sign. The truck struck a south bound car driven by Todd E. Newberry. 21, of Battle Creek, which was attempting to turn east onto M-79. Newberry and his passenger Brenda S. Ulrich. 23. of Nashville, both refused treatment for minor injuries, while Histed was treated at Pennock Hospital. Witnesses told troopers Histed's vehicle was traveling at about 55 m.p.h. when it failed to stop. Troopers say alcohol was a factor. First graders receive bike helmets A bicycle safety program was presented recently to students at Northeastern Elementary School by Hastings Police Officer Cliff Morse (left). This program was the result of a grant from the Brain Injury Assn, of MichigarVHeart Smart. The grant allows students to buy bike helmets from Ride Smart Inc. at a reduced rate. With the help of the Hastings Jaycees and Northeastern PTO. each first grade student will receive a free helmet. First grader Garret Menke is pictured with Jaycees member Marcia Martin. The Singing Strings from Nashville donated their talents to provide entertainment for the event, held at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Kent run. "This will be a challenge," he admitted. He's been training hard, running 12.5 miles before church last weekend and 14 miles this coming weekend. The challenge is increased because Warren has had six knee surgeries over the past 10 years, stemming from an injury he sustained when he was 14 years old. Those who wish to donate to Warren's run can call the school or send a check lo the school. Thosr. who wish to see the fruits of his efforts v> ill have to wait until next fall, when an ./pen house will allow parents and students to see all of the building changes. including a new computer room, counutor’s office, principal's office, cafeteria, reading, art. music, science and math rooms, three classrooms: d three small group rooms. Kindergarten meeting date is changed The anneal meeting for parents of incoming i tastings kindergartners has been switched from 7 p.m. Thursday. May 15. to the same time Wednesday. May 14. The meeting was changed because of a scheduling conflict. It will take place at Central Elementary. At the meeting, a discussion will be held about the possibility of changing the kindergarten class schedule to altemate-day attendance. Instead of going five days a week either in the morning or afternoon, kindergartners would be unending two whole days during the week and one half day. One school in the district. Pleasantview. is already on an altemate-day kindergarten schedule. A large crowd attended the Teddy Bear Hoe-down to benefit Hospice. ADVERTISE in The Hastings BANNER call 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. �P*9« 4 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, May 1.1997 LETTERS.,frcm cur readers Time to think about volunteering their way beck to self-sufficiency. I'd like to tell you about one of those former clients, a young woman that we nominated for a na­ tional award for overcoming adversity. Her story is inspirational, and demonstrates to the community, state and nation what community action is all about. Tdicia Evil of Battle Creek said her first­ hand experiences with CAA showed her the value of community action programs. Evil, 20, was pan of CAA's Teen Parenting Pro­ gram when she became pregnant at 17. She learned tools that helped her graduate from high school on schedule and immediately went lo college to pursue a career in elemen­ tary education. Teiicia works at Starr Commonwealth in Albion, where she mentors children with behavioral problems, and as a mentor at the To the editor: For three decodes, the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigon hu been helping diradvanuged people of ill ages to break the cycle of the poverty On the one hand, we offer programs and ■ervices that help low-income people gel through difficult times. Bui more importantly. CAA tries lo help clients become independent and self-sufficient so that they don't need us again CAA of South Central Michigan is one of more than 1.900 such social service agencies natioewide. CAAs were created in 1966 by President Lyndon Johnson as put of his War on Poverty Not all CAAs are operated in the same way. but we do have very similar mis­ sions — to promote self-sufficiency among the poverty stricken. CAA of South Central Michigan hu cer­ tainly evolved since 1966. We are now a private non-profit human services agency with a budget of more than S7 million, serving thousands of people of all ages in Calhoun. Barty. Branch and St. Joseph counties In Hastings and the rest of our service area, welfare reform is expected to further increase dre need for CAA services and programs With community support. I hope we can meet this need. Natsonal Community Action Week is May 10. During this special week. CAA of South 4Central Michigan reongnirrs hundreds of CAA volunteers in Barty County who selflessly dedicate their valuable time to helpmi us serve the disadvantaged. Vohmteera asaut in all CAA deputmeuts: Head Stan. Cummuaity Services (including emergency meals, heating uijuonce. commodity food programs, youth programs), and housing and Wal-Mart would be good for Hastings To the editor: Regarding the proposed Wal-Mart: There are three things to consider, jobs, competition, and the people who are traveling out of town to shop at other Wal-Marts. The first two. Hastings definitely needs, and the third is keeping Wal-Mart shoppers in town, and there are many of us. We cannot keep the bedroom community image and survive. Our first thought should be about the jobs Band students’ conduct exceWent , experience I had last week with the students of the Hastings High School band. 1 had the opportunity to be one of the chaperones for their trip lo Toronto. With few exceptions, our students conducted themselves in such a manner as to bring compliments on themselves and the com­ munity of Hastings and Barry County. As chaperones, we heard many. Our students represented our community well and wc should be proud of them. We must recognize that when 93 students (or adults, for that matter) leave for five days, there are going to be minor problems, and there were. But students listened and re­ sponded with respect and as the adults they are becoming. I had fun going with them, and they seemed to have fun and to appreci­ ate the trip and the learning and cultural ex­ periences. Band directors Joe LaJoye and Joan Schroeder, the Hastings Band Boosters and Connie Haywood are to be congratulated for putting together a great trip. All of the teachers arc to be commended, as well as staff and administration, for the contribu­ tions they are making to our kids. Most of all. the parents of our kids have much reason for being proud of the manner in which they conducted themselves over the five days of the trip. It was a privilege to be able to accompany them. I also appreciate the Pleasanlview Family Church for allowing me the time to make the trip. The Rev. Stephen Wright Hastings Ha^ngsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 •i^Daaneo oy.. .iwBumgs uurnw. me • A Dmuon of J-Ad Graphes Inc. 1852 N. Broadmy Hmangx m 4eoaaoea2 (818) 845-8554 Traasmr Secretary •NEWSBOOM* David T. Young (Editor) Elaine Gibed (Awinnt Editor) Barbara Gall Jason Can Cindy Smrth Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habei Kathryn Seelye * ADVERTISING DEJ*MTME NT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8 am to 5 30 pm. Saturday 8 30 am. - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson CnJyOWI Dan Buerge Sutoscripdon Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year o adrommg crxnies $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to. P.0 Boa B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Ciass Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 that it will provide, and whocvei said com­ petition was bad? People will seek out what they want, no matter where it is. Wake up. people, and stop letting a few dic­ tate what comes into this town. Has anybody yet figured out why we go cut of town to shop? Guess what! The prices are lower Mary K Parsons Hastings County Board doesn’t answer questions It was in the spirit of promoting vnhsntrrrirm that 1 represented CAA and the Calhoun County Human Services Coor­ dinating Council at the Presidents' Summit for America's Future in Philadelphia this week. There, among influential representatives from around the country, the dialogue focuaed on creating a new level of commitment to volunteerism, especially regarding programs that relate to youth. With this enthusiasm rmbouwide. marked by President Climoo's com msrarsl. I hope vnh—rrritm in our commuairy experiences renewed growth. Akng with the Natioeal Comuamky Action Week recognitioo of1 Minerrn. we also will be focusing on former clients who are well on .Tf tbe o^ilec: Allow me co comment on a most positive Calhoun County Health Department. She also mentors and volunteers her time and ex­ periences with other at-risk youth in Battle Creek, and speaks of her experiences to her peers regular!}. She has set many admirable goals for herself. Teiicia said CAA’s Teen Parenting Pro­ gram helped her to learn how to achieve her goals and help others, all the while raising a child. She truly epitomizes what community action is all about. Please consider volunteering for the Com­ munity Action Agency of South Central Michigan. Without volunteers, people like Teiicia may not have a chance. Please call CAA's Barry County office at (616) 948-4260 for a volunteer application. Sherry Keys-Hebron. Executive Director To the editor: On Dec. 2,1996,1 wanted to be on the next County Board of Commissioners* agenda (Dec. 10) on the subject of finances. James L. Baiiey, board of chairman, along with county Prosecutor Dale Crowley on Jan. 13 denied my place on the agenda. I registered, as required, to be on the agen­ da. If 1 were the only one ever asking to be on the agenda, 1 could see their logic to keep me off. So now I have turned to the State of Michigan audit report on Barry County for the year 1995 for answers to questions I wanted to ask. The book contains 120 pages, but only the teat 10 pages had copies made and stapled together, five copies were made and placed on the table. On page 120 of the five copies it does list expenditures in excess of budget — actual ex­ penditures exceeded budget in 11 special fends and three debt service funds. There were no budgets for five special revenue fends, three of which were new this year. Fiftoen activities of the general fund exceeded budget. Expenditures m excess of adopted are contrary to Section 18 of Public Act 621 of 1978. To find out how much money is involved here is not known. So we turn to page 28. "Budget Viola­ tions." Public Act 621 of 1978, as amended, requires the adoption of a balanced budget for general fecial revenue and debt service funds as well as budget amendments as needed to prevent actual expenditures from exceeding those provided for in the budget. During the year ended Dec. 31, 1995, expenditures were incurred in excess of the amounts ap­ propriated in the amended budget of special revenue fend types it listed (17 items) for a total of $628,797 general fund activities, which exceeded budget by a total amount of $69,054. Page 104 questioned costs of about $6,085. Pages 104 rod 105. ineligible expenses, totaled about $126,690 1 warned some questions answered. Why was not all included in the 10 pages? The people we elect are not our masters. We ask the questions, they should answer. Good government can only come through a fully informed public. Ward O. Weilers Hastings ULI rite Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that mutt be met before they will be published The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted • Letters senring the function of ‘cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire’ letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Communication from Congressman [ NICK SMITH? Medicare: Imminent Crisis The Medicare Trustees released their an­ nual report last Thursday, confirming that the Medicare Trust Fund is going broke. The trust fond, having started to run a deficit in 1995 for the first time in decades, will be ex­ hausted in 2001. This year, the Medicare trust fund is paying out $40 million more per day than it takes in. Medicare is divided into two parts Part A pays for hospital, home health and other inpa­ tient care. It is financed by a 2.9 percent payroll tax on wages. Part B coven docton* bilb as well as other outpatient care. The tax­ payers cover 75 percent of Pan B’s costs out of the genera! fond while the remainder is paid by recipients' monthly premiums Part of the problem of financing Medicare is the same the problem we face in keeping Social Security solvent. There are fewer workers generating money for an increasing number of retirees. When we started Social Security in 1935 the average life expectancy was 61 years. Today it's 74 yean. The Clinton administrator's response to Medicare's impending bankruptcy has been disappointing. When Health and Human Ser­ vices Secretary Donna Shalala and Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin confirmed in their press conference on Thursday that Medicare was going broke, they also discussed the Presidrnt's proposal to extend the life of the Medicare trust fund. The President's pro­ posal. however, is more like a shell game than a solution. He suggests taking the costs of home health care out of Part A (the trust fund) and moving most of that expense to Part B. That kind of cost shifting without making structural changes fails to solve the long term problems facing Medicare. In the last Congress, we passed legislation that would have extended the life of the Medicare Trust Fund until 2011 without rais­ ing premium rales or copays, and allowed Medicare spending to continue to grow al just under 7 percent per year. Our plan would also have allowed seniors to choose a private alter; native to Medicare that might have resulted in greater benefits. These additional benefit! could have included prescription drug, coverage and other things that many seniors, now pay for out of their own pockets. „ The Presidents' reaction was to veto the bin and attack Republicans for "cutting Medicare." The union bosses and liberals rad* millions of dollars of Medicare attack ads. against Republicans to defeat them in last* November's elections. These political tacticT, were successful enough that Democrats cour* tinue to debale whether to have a compromise budget including a fix for Medicare or hold' off and continue to criticize Republicans. ** I'm toll hoping that we can come up with a’ budget compromise with the President thqf balances the budget and preserves Medicare. Somehow we are going to have to work together as Democrats and Repubtocaua/ I iberab and conservatives in order to develop' sohtoons and face up io the problems of overspending and overpromising. Pick Up...EXTRA COPIESi? of The BANNER at locations throughout Barry County. Know Your Legislators: 4 U.S. Senate » Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, ;1 Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. J Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal ' Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, ' Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of ; Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, < district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland. • Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth ' House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria ., townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of.. Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone ; (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. n District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for ■ Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, ; Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 1997 — Page 5 Woodland Twp. optimistic about solving water dispute FINANCIAL fumo^ibv. Mark D. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones * Beware of the friendly voice h’s time for another episode of "One Sav­ ings Account to Give." the true-life drama that illustrates the truth of that adage. "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably to.” Our story begins with Joe Victim, an or­ dinary guy who. like many other people, has been keeping an eye on the rising stock market, wondering if he should "get in on the action." One night, the phone nngs dunng dinner. It is a Fnendly Voice on the line, full of infor­ mation about investing in the market. The timing is fortuitous, but since Joe has been considering iust this type of investing, he listens attentively The Friendly Voice phones regularly. Dur­ ing each call, it shares information about several stocks that are "moving up dramatically " Joe to impressed with the knowledge displayed. Soon, the Friendly Voice and Joe are on a first-name basis. One day. the Friendly Voice offers a toonliar-name stock with a "heckuva" story. Now the Voiu: to not only friendly, but per­ suasive. Joe Victim buys 100 shares. This modest purchase does well, boosting Joe’s confident* in investing and in his over-thephone advtoer. Next, the Friendly Voice suggests some "serious" investing and proposes a purchase of 10,000 shares for $85,000. "1 don’t have that kind of money." Joe says. The Friendly Voices understands, and systematically reduces the suggested purchase until Joe agrees to raise about half that much by selling company stock acquired through years of payroll deductions. When the "hot” stock immediately drops $10,000, Joe is concerned, but the Friendly Voice calls with Big News about the company and urges Joe to buy more. now. This opportuaky can't wait. Joe agrees: after all, the Friendly Voice to a pro, and knows what to jdo, right? • The ending to this tale to as predictable as jthe plot of last week’s made-for-TV movie. {Everybody goes belly up, and Joe Victim. !who to now several thousand dollars lighter, '.finds himself recounting his experience for a securities arbitration hearing. ! The most bothersome aspect of Joe’s story ring true, ring off. Even if the call to legitimate, check out the salesperson and the firm. Above ail. avoid over-the-phone in­ vesting. Arrange for a personal meeting in the firm’s office. Unfortunately, there was no happy ending for Joe Victim. But wc can learn from his mistake — and avoid starring in a bad sequel to his story. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. AT&T Ameritach Anheuser-Busch Chrysler CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Cnemlcal Exxon Family Dollar Ford General Motors TCF Financial Hastings Mfg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 33'fa + 1'/a 61 +3 41’/z —1’/e 30’fa -'/. 32'/< -’/. + */. 62'/z 83'/. + 2“/. 555/i + ’/e 26 + ’/a 35'/. + »/e 571/. + ’/a 40’/. + 1’/. 28]/> -’/a 158’/a + 18'/z 4F/z + 1'/. 60 + 1’/a Kmart 13'/z + ’/. Kellogg Company 681/. + 1'/. McDonald’s + 1’/e 53 Sears 47'/z —'/» Southeast Mich. Gas 19 + ’/e 71/. Spartan Motors + */a Upjohn 29'1. -5*/. Gold 339.95 -1.40 Silver 4.66 -.07 Dow Jones 6962.03 +128.44 Volume 552,000,000 by Jason Carr Staff Writer Woodland Township Board members Iasi Thursday tabled a proposed water franchise agreement with the Village of Lake Odessa to provide water to Lakewood High School and the new Lake wood Middle School. However, board members said they were optimistic a solution could be reached by their May 6 regular meeting. Lakewood Superintendent Steven Secor (old the board the school district had moved its date for bids on the project back to May 13 in hopes that the township and the vil­ lage could come to an agreement before then. Township Supervisor Douglas Mackenzie said al Thursday's special meeting there were some issues that had not been resolved, but that some other points of contention in the agreement had been solved and were probably the result of misunderstandings between the two sides. "1 could not in good conscience support this agreement.*' said Mackenzie. That doesn't mean 1 could not support any agree­ ment — we’ve made a lot of progress on this." Mackenzie cited three areas as the main stumbling blocks to an agreement. He said the village was "adamant" it wanted an election held and that the agree­ ment be irrevocable. Mackenzie said any election could only be held after the school district wanted the project complet’d. The village also opposed insertion of brcach-of-contract language, which Macken­ zie said he felt was necessary. And the village opposed allowing Wood­ land Township to purchase ownership of the water line al the end of the agreement. "We don't want to own that line." Mackenzie said. He said he would not be surprised if al the end of the agreement there was residential development in the area of the water line and the township should at least be given an option to purchase the line. "If that's the case, then I think we should be able to own that line," he said. Board members also believe the agreement should not be exclusive as originally wril- ten. "If someone were lo come in and offer Iwater) M half the rale. I'd say go for il,' said os ihai it didn’t have to happen. Industry, igoverament and media watchdogs continually rararn people against giving money to someone tiry don’t know working for a firm they’ve wever heard of. especially over the telephone. ; Still, hundreds of these calls are made dai4y. and hundreds of people fall prey. How do .the callers get our names? Prospect lists are .available for purchase from a number of sources. If you’ve ever subscribed lo a finan­ cial publication, chances are your name to on Somebody’s list, and someday you will .receive a questionable call. • Of course, legitimate investment counselors ntoo may call. Use your common sense lo discern. Legitimate broken do not make calls {offering great money-making deals to ■strangers all across the country. They do not {promise quick riches. Legitimate firms con­ tinually monitor their salespeople to ensure jstrict compliance with industry regulations. ; So when a call comes offering an invest pnent opportunity, ask yourself if the claim or promise made is realistic. If the offer doesn’t Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history. call for same-day approval. CraadiM & Grandpa will celebrate their 43rd Anniversary May 1st. A.K.A. We love you both very much « hope many mote are to come. Im. Julie & Cory 4ion>ijB7<kkidi*g Don &. Pat Coykendall on ^4pail 30. loue. (jotu Kids CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 l€GfilNOlK€ It’s Our Business To Build New Business Noi<» to hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board at Appoah will conduct a public hearing lor the following: CASf NO. V-4 V7 - Solly J. Mocey. (applicant). LOCATION: A* 1160 Fair Lak* on the Watt tide In Sac. H . Barry Twp. PUKPOSf: Requesting a variance to erect an ad­ dition to the house which It cloeer to th* tidvyard than allowed. CASf NO. V-S-97 - Gerald A. Bat. (applicant). LOCATION: On th* South tide of Nine Mil* Bd. in Sec. If. Oranfvli* Twp. PtMPOSf: Requesting a vorianc* to create lour (4) lots with less than the required 220 feet of road frontage CASf NO. V-6Y7 — Matthew Ritchie, (applicant). LOCATION: At 1 USB E. Shor* Dr. oH Sprague Rd. in Sec. 7. Barry Twp. RURPOSf: Requesting o variance to erocl a single family dwelling closer to the front lot line than aHowed. CASf NO. V-7-97 — Jay W. Smith, (appUcwtt). LOCATION: Across from 2B21 Fin* Lake Rd. on the South side in Sec. SO. Johnstown Twp. PURFOSf: Requesting o variance from roar and side yards requirements and en height of detached garage higher than 16 feet from grade level to CASf NO. V-B-V7 — James R. Riehl, (c^plkant). LOCATION: At 4722 Wildwood Rd. in Sec. 4. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a vorianc* to erect a detached accessory building larger than 1004 sq. Be the FIRST on your block (or on your road) to have a spring GARAGE SALE. Advertise it in the BANNER CLASSIFIEDSI CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE REMDENTB ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that • proposed Ordi­ nance wae received for first reeding by the Township Board of the Charter Township of Rutland at Its regular meeting held on April 9, 1997. and said Ordinance will be considered for adoption at the Township Board meeting to be held May 14, 1997, commencing al 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charier Townahlp Hall located at 2481 Heath Road, HMtings, Michigan 49058, a synopsis of the proposed ordinance appears below. Interested persons may examine the full text of the ordinance and secure copies oi said ordinance at the Rutland Charter Townahlp Hall, 2461 Heath Road, HMtings, Michigan 49058 (616) 948-2194, between the hours of 900 am. and noon on Mondays and Thursdays. CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND ORDINANCE NO. 61 MOTION I AM6MD6NNT TO AR11CU XVM OP riM RVILANO CHABTMIT0WN9MP ZONMO OROMANCS District R-1 Change the R-1 District Minimum Lot Area Requirement from 30,000 square feet to 15,000 square feet. MCTION II — RfHALTY Char Bain, 945-2729 Franklin C. Beckwith. Chairman April 14, 1997 — 6:30 p.m. Call to order and Pledge to the Flog. Woods. Adams. Forster. Whitaker present. ABort absent. Rubik Searing and Approval oi Resolution M for Oakwood/Elmwood Drive Special Assessment District. Approved agenda. March minutes, and April bilk Received correspondence committee and treasurer's reports. Approved rules for Town*.,ip Pork, cutting of •roes at Pork: sole of woedeoter. cutting pine tree at hall: purchase of flowers for hoil beds KHA coordinator; repairing building ot Brush Ridge Cemetery: cabinets lor office: repairing old hall roof: revision to FOtA loo schedule; fence for new section at Brush Ridge: repair of fence ot Cedar Creek Cemetery, purchase of mops, nominations for Purchase of Deveiopmont Rights, rood projects for 1997 Adjournment at 9:18 p.m. Sylvia W. Forster. Clerk Attested to by PotTKio Aibort Supervisor (5/1) Executive Officer ...for local Board of Realtors. The candidate for this position must be organized, ambitious, computer liter­ ate, possess good typing and phone skills and relate well with others. For consideration, please send your resume to... Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors 122 W. Mill St., Hastings, MI 49058 ft. and higher than 16 feet from grade level to peak. NOTICC TO TNI ■MDOm or BANNY COUNTY: Article XVIII of the Rutland Charter Townahlp Zoning Ordinance Is amended and a new Regula­ tion Is adopted to provide m follows: Rubik comment ler District No. 2 from property owned by the school district — including the high school and the new middle school — to all property in the district would require a new agreement if property owners in the district other than the school district wanted lo hook in lo village waler. Mackenzie also contradicted statements made by Village Manager John French that the township had not responded to offers of meetings to work out the problems. He said he had not been contacted and he was not aware of other lowmhip officials being con­ tacted by village officials. LEGAL NOTICES: Jeanne 4c Bud Crittenden, Jr. CommonPoint Mortgage il Mackcnzie. Township Board members also stated they want to agreement to last 20 years as op­ posed to the 30 years requested by the vil­ lage. Mackenzie said this is another sticking point between the two side, adding the vil­ lage is insistent on leaving the term at 30 years. Township Clerk Cheryl Allen added that not all the changes added to the agreement by township attorney Lynda Thomsen were suggested by the board. Allen said she leaned toward the village's position that changing the definition of Wa- Violations of the Ordinance are a misdemeanor and may be punished by a tine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars (6500.00) together with the costs ot prosecution, or by Imprisonment In the County Jell or such other place ot detention as the Court may prescribe for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. or both, at the discretion of the Court. Each day that a violation of this Ordinance continues to exist shall conatltute a separate violation of the Ordinance. MOTION III - MVHABIUTY This Ordinance and the various parts, sections, subsections, provisions, sentences and clauses are severable. If any part of this Ordinance Is found to be unconstitutional or Invalid, It Is declared that the remainder ot the Ordinance shall not be affected thereby. imcnvlMffM1 MMALOF COWUCTTVT OMNMAMCU This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after publication. All ordinances or part ol ordi­ nances In conflict herewith are hereby repealed. BARBARA J. BEDFORD. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road HMtings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 CASf NO. VS-Y7 — Jim Lawrence, (^pllcwit). LOCATION: On the Northwest comer of Kellogg School and Sheffield Rds. in Sec. 33. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a vorianc* to create lots with less lot area than required. MHBNG DATE: May 30. 1W7. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Low Building at 220 West Court Street. Hastings. interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to bo heard at the above mentioned time and place. She inspection of the abou'S described proper­ ties wM be completed by the Zoning Beard of Ap- The variance appKcolions ere mmUabie for public inspection et the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 230 W. State St., Hastings. Mlthlgt during the hours of B a.m. to S pja. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please caR the Pfenn­ ing Office at B4D-4B30 lor further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliwy^aids^andMrrices. sod* as signers for the dividuois with disabilities at the meoting/lteering upon ten (10) day* notice to the County of Barry, fnorvwwi wivn aisaminws requwtng ouxMiary aids or services should contact the County of Berry cww^ wovm, County Administrator, 220 W State Street, Hastings. Ml 4B0BB, (616) W-4OT1. Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County dark (S/l) CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of ORDINANCE SUBMIHAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUT­ LAND, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a proposed Ordlnance wm received for first reading by the Township Board of the Charter Townahlp of Rutland al Its regular meeting held on April 9. 1997, and said Ordinance will be considered for adoption at the Township Board meeting to be held May 14, 1997, commencing at 7 J0 o'clock pjn. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall located at 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49068, a synopsis of the proposed ordinance appears below. Interested persons may examine the full text of the ordinance and secure copies of aald ordinance at the Rutland Charter Townahlp Hall. 2461 Heath Road. HMtings. Michigan 49068 (618) 948-2194. between the hours ol 900 a.m. and noon on Mondays and Thursdays CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND ORDINANCE NO. 60 MOTION I AMWMMNT TO AMKU V OP THi RVTlAND CHAMH T0WNBMP eonmo oromancs Article V of the Rutland Charter Townahlp Zoning Ordinance la amended and a new Section la adopted to provide m follows: Section 5.06 A. Establishes requirements when a petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance and requests that a parcel of land be rexoned to a specific zoning district, and dur­ ing the twelve (12) months Imme­ diately preceding the tiling of the petition, the Townahlp Board previously denied or refected a request to rezone the same par­ cel to the same zoning district, the petition shall contain a statement of the changed or changing conditions In the area, or In the Townahlp, that make the proposed amendment reason­ ably necessary for the promotion ot the public health, safety and welfare. MCTXH4 H P9NALTY Violations of the Ordinance are a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars 1*500.00) together with the costa of prosecution, or by Imprisonment In the County Jail or such other place of detention m the Court may prescribe for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both, at the discretion of the Court. Each day that a violation of thia Ordinance continues lo exist shall constitute a separate violation of the Ordinance. MCnONBI 66V6RABHJTY This Ordinance end the various parts, sections subsections, provisions, sente, .ces and clauses are severable. If sty part ot this Ordinance Is found to be unconstitutlonol or Invalid. It Is declared that the remainder of the Ordinance shall not bo atfoctod thereby. MOTION IV imcnvi date m mmal of conhktivi ORDMANC4S Thia Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days attar publication, all ordinances or part ot ord­ nances In conflict herewith are hereby repeated. BARBARA J. BEDFORD, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Heatings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616)948-2194 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1. 1997 to put (an additional) $3,000 worth of gravel on the roads, and lake it out of theirs. I don't see where the county board (should)." Most townships have 100 lo 300 percent of their annual budget in savings. Bailey said. He said the county has an $8 million bud­ get. but doesn't have $8 million in savings. Bailey said his mam point is that the county's current $900,000 fund balance sounds large, "but you take a township that's got a $200,000 budget and $400,000 in the bank, they can go two years (if they had to without additional funds). We can go about 60 days... We asked the department heads in county government to cut their cuts and cut their budgets (several years ago) and lo maintain and operate and they've lightened everything down and now for us to take that and say 'well, thank you* and hand it out (to townships). 1 think that's an injustice." he said. Maple Grove Township "is about as broke things like Thomappie Manor. Commission on Aging and Juvenile Court. 1 think it's irresponsible to spend money (for roads) in the second quarter of the year...We don’t know what money we'll be needing." Bailey had previously told the board that Barry County is the only county in the sur­ rounding area that gives any of its funding to the Road Commission. ^^ozaJzi^ {ZJoq£.tJi£,z... at the Church of Ychit Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches BARKY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml N Michigan Ave .. Hasungv Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vice* Bible CUue* 10 a m . Wor­ thy II a m . Evening Server* 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Norman Herron. Minuter Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HOPF. IMTED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubtey. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995 Office Hours Wed./Thun. 9 a.m. to 12 noon Kathy Count. choir director Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 am Monung Wor*hip. 6.00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Wamors (grades K-6th) Youth Fellowship 6 45 p m lo 8:30 p.m. (grades 7th- 12th) Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grand Si.. Haatiaga. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2667. Sunday School 10 a.m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teem. 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day - 900 a m Senior Adult Bible Study; 10 00 a m Youth Adult Bi bte Study. 6:30 p.m. Kid's Qrizzug; 7-00 p.m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation cal) the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Having*. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Wor ship Services: Sunday. 9:00 a.m. Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00 a.m . Rev Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m. for all ages 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00p.m. Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a.m.. freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I nuk east of Haatmgs. Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementu*. 945-9224 Sunday Services. 9 45 a.m. - Bible Oasaes - for all ages. 10:40 a m - Monung V.'vrdup Thursday. 7:30p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p m. Youth meeting with •’Youth With a Message". 945-9224. 6:30 p.m. - Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Manses 8 00 a.m and 11:00 a.m . Confession* Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a m ; Wor­ ship 1100 a.m.; Evening Service at 600p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st anC 3rd Sundays. Monung Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book uaod at all services. For more infer matioa call 948-9327 or Rev. David T. Huatwick. vicar at 948-2101. St. Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastiags. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a m. to 6 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pnator Susan Trowbridge. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Bos 63. Hastings. MI 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCaim Rd . Hastmgs. Ml 49058. Father Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends, r —Morning Mam 10:00 a m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. FOOT BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodtawn. Haatmgs. Kevtr Shortay; Aaron Welch. Minister o Muaic Mrwnmg Woratap *45 aw 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:4 ■ad 11X30 a m. for children an adnks. Family How 6.-00 p.m. Sun day rentag Monday: First Mon­ day d the Month Mom's Tune Out. Wtehteaday Sr. High Youth. Jr. High Yomh. and Awana at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study wd Prayer 7^0 p.m. Thursday: Faithful Men. Faithful Women, Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Weal State Rood. Hastes. Mich. James A. Camp­ hall. Patter Smutey School *30 a m . daaaes for aU Monung Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery prov*jjj. junoey cvesung oervice, b 00 p.m. Wr Sariday activities 7:00 p.m. mt: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quit (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (wn 6-12); Youth Munsthes or Teen Bible Quiz (qtt 13-19); Adult BMe Study - No age hmit* NACHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228. Monung Celebration 10 a.m. FeUowduf Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastiags Sunday Mass 9:30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAJNSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Presenptions' - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Traditionally, the County Board in recent years has given $16,000 annually to the Road Commission to provide $1,000 for each townships road improvements. Each township has to match the county's gift for road work. Rather than dividing the proposed $100,000 equally between the townships, Burd has proposed allocating the funding in proportion to what each unit has paid in taxes. As examples. Thomapple Township, which has a 1996 taxable value of $104,766,352. would receive $13,394 for road work. Maple Grove Township, with the lowest taxable value in the county, would gel $2,590. Thomapple has the highest tax­ able value among the county's townships. as they can be." Burd said, because of legal fees it has had to pay for a lawsuit. Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley said his township also has been hit hard with legal fees because of the same law­ suit. Cooley also pointed out that the cost lo blacktop one mile of road is about $80,000 and that townships have to have a sufficient fund balance and savings lo pay for those kinds of expenses. Speaking against providing funds for township roads. Commissioner Lew New­ man said. "The county has a different stew­ ardship over the taxpayers' money. We sit up here and we re responsible for the big ROAD HONEY, coat, from page I FLEASANTVIEW FAMILY 2401 l«x> r<»j, Do.il>.. Ml 49030 P»ior Suflwn Wnjhl (6161 75I 3O2I dwre* phone. 1616) 945-9200 home phofe Suafey Service: 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p.m Wedaeiday. Bible Sludy. 7:00 p.m. chuech. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North Sl. Mictael Amon. Paalor Ptee 943-9414 Sunday. May 4 - 100 A 10:43 Holy Com fl^SK 9:30 Sofey School tall mo). Thonfey. May 1 - 6 30 Stef S^port. 7:30 Adak Cte. 100 AA. Friday. May 2 - 6:30 Adak Demen and Movie. Semefey. May 3 - 900 Hrgbway ClMup. 9:30 Caleckum 4; 3:00 NA. Monday. May 5 - 700 Brahen ot Grace Tueaday. May 6 — 7:00 Shepherding Comm Wefeeefey. May 7 - 10:00Word- weachen. 700 Advcmurer. CHUBCH OF THE NAZABXNZ. 1716 North Broad­ way Randall Hartman. Patter. Suutfey Services: 9:45 urn. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Monung Woratup Service; 6.-00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adult*. Teem and OnlAen THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday nonhip 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and drnre time 9:30 a m Wednesday evening service 6:30 pjn. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also. Nursery I tiirtlr for all services. Bring the whole family WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Rood. Pastor Ben Herriog- Wheelchair accessible and efevator. Sunday School 9:30a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED MKTBOCNST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Paster Craig Stepart. OrgMust and Director of Mnak md Christian FAwwina Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ rier free buildup with efevator to aU floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 J.m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m. with child care for lafants and toddlen favqi 4. and Junior Church for agas Shew 2nd grade; Ml-HI Youth FsBowriup - 400 p.m.; Senior Hi YanW Fdtowriup - 5:30 p.m. Ttead^. May 1 - National Dey of Prayer — Commuairy Prayer Service at Bony Couety Conn Home al 1200 Noon to IW p.m. Wsdacsday. May 7 - Mother and Daughter Basqurt and program by Q-ieusa musk vocalist Barbara Follis 6:30 p.m. — advance ticket sate reservatuns requested — call 945^574 Sunday. May II Modter's Day and Festival of the drawn Home HASTINGS FUST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. HMtings. Mkhigaa. G. Kent Kefler. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. NoMi't Art Preschool Becky Oealer. Program/Youth Director. Thursday. April 24 — 3:45-4:15 p.m.. Handchime Ensemble; 3:00 p.m. Newsletter Deadline. 7.-00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Meeting. Hall; 7:00 p.m Rcheanal for "Joseph" 7th/8th grade classroom. Friday. April 25 — 6 00 p.m. Menden Dinner and Program — Dining Room; Middle High Youth Retreat at Camp Green­ wood. Saturday. April 26 — 8:30 i n. JK) p.m. Cub Scout District Pmewood Derby; Middle High Youth Retreat at Camp Greenwood. Sunday. April 27 — 8:300 a.m., Cadette Choir rehearsal; 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.. Sunday morning Wor­ ship Services. The 9:30 service is broaden*! over WBCH — AM and FM; nursery is provided during both services; 9:50 a m Sunday Church School for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour m the Duung Room; 7 00 p.m. Rehearsal for ■•Joseph" m the Hall Monday. April 28 — 6:30 p.m , Par em/Youth Advisory meeting. Sr High Classroom; 7W p.m. Committee Night" - All Stan ding ComtMtees gather in the Stammy first; then we will ad­ journ to meeting room* Tuesday. April 29 — 11:30 a.m.. Staff meet* for prayer; 3:45 p.m. Handchime Ensemble; 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal for "Joseph". Hall Wednesday. April 30 — 9:30 a.m.. Circle Saidy Leaden meet with Pastor Keller. Study lesson i* Chafner 17 — •Daughter of Jcphthah"; 700 p.m.. Chancel Choir Rehearsal BID, continued from page | Penrod said the deposit is a standard proce­ dure and the bidders eventually would get the money back. The bid winner also could have the sum applied toward the purchase price. Councilman David Jaspcrse suggested leaving bidders who lost with the option of getting their money released to them early. In other business Monday night, the coun­ cil: • Passed a resolution authorizing the sale of revenue bonds for expansion of the wastewater treatment plent on May 6 to I ChaHa WUham Evtritt meet the deadline. If the bids had been let as late as May 29. the city would have had to pay an $81,000 penally. If bids had been let May 12. the additional cost would have been $60,000. Even worse, if the city had decided to start letting bids early next year, the added costs, mostly from inflation, would run between 3 and 5 percent. There is a downside with the prompt bid letting. If the bonds do not sell May 6. the city would have to terminate the process at great cost, but Penrod said. "The chances of that happening are fairly slim." The city is selling bonds worth $3.3 mil­ lion lo finance expansion of a wastewater treatment plant, which now is operating at capacity al nearly a millions gallons daily. • Referred to Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield requests for use of Fish Hatchery Park for the Hastings City Band, youth baseball and the Hastings Soccer Club and for use of Bob King Park for Church League softball. The city will continue its $1,500 in support of the summer City Band program • Agreed to adopt May 3-18 as the dates for the burning moratorium in the city, a pe­ riod in which burning permits will not be issued by the local fire department. • Presented Ron Beachnau with a procla­ mation thanking him for his service as a member of the Downtown Development Au­ thority Board. Beachnau. former manager ot the local K mart, recently took a job outside the city and had to resign his position. The city now is looking for anyone inter­ ested in the newly vacant seat on the DDA Board BROOMFIELD TOWNSHIP - Hilda Young, age 91 of Broomfield Township, Isabella County, passed away at the home of her daughter in Hastings on Thursday, April 24, 1997. She WU born September 2,1905 in Broom­ field Township, the daughter of Willie and Daisy Richardson. Hilda is survived by three sons, Willie and Barbara Hekcard of Holt, Sylvester and Betty Heckard of Florida and Darwin anl Windy Heckard of Remus; two daughters, Violet Brisboy of Weidman and Bernicco and Laurence Castelein of Hastings; fourteen grandchildren; forty-three great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 28, 1997 at Crittenden-Hansen Funeral Home. Alan Hyder officiated. Burial took place at Broomfield Cemetery. STANTON - Paul Tbompaoa, age T6; of Stanton, formerly of Freeport, passed nt) Tuesday, April 29,1997 at the Greenville Care Center. He was born in Freeport on March 13,1921, the son of Myroo and Laura (Buehlm) Thompson. Mr. Thompson served in the Uniled Scum Army and wu a retired builder and 'nn~ He wu married to Gladys E. Frisbey on September 1, 1987 in Hastings Mr. Thompson sras preceded in death by Ms parents; one son. Richard Thompson; one granddaughter, Tina Tobey; one stanr, lob | LAKE ODESSA - Charles William Everin, age 53, of Lake Odessa, passed away Saturday, April 26, 1997 from accidental injuries. He was born on December 3,1943 in Lans­ ing. He attended Lansing Eastern High School. Mr. Everitt was married to Mary Waldo on October, 31 1970 in Bank Creek. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War Mr. Everin was employed at Summit Steel for 10 years and for the last 16 yean at the Louis Padnos as a Heavy Crane Operator. He is survived by his wife, Mary; three daughters, Charlene (Chris) Makley of Wood­ land, Chelly (Lew) Frizzell of Woodland and Cheryl Everitt of Midland; one son, Charles Wm. Everitt, Jr. of Lake Odessa; three grand­ children; six brothers, Paul Everitt, Mark, Larry. Bill, Wayne and Jim Erbakorn; one sister. Diane Kahlke; mother-in-law, Joan Everitt; two brottm-in-law, Ed Waldo and Raymond Wadowriu and two sismrs-in-Uw, Dawn Kent and Paulett Henderson. Private funeral services will be held at the Koops I'meral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Rev. Alan Salmon officiating. Memorial coetributioBB may be made lo a charity fo ooa’a choice or the Zion Lutheran Church. i. . ... ■ • DELTON - Joaephine Leater, age 77, paiaed my on Wedneaday. April 23. 1W7 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She was born oc April 10,1920. Mn. Lester graduated from De lion-Ke Hogg School in 193S. She was a housewife and mother. Mrs. I-ester enjoyed crocheting, birdwatch­ ing and watching soap operas. She was preceded in death by her huthind Wayne in 1976; pareuo. Henry and Lillian Leinaar, one son. Jack in 1957; sister, Helen and two brothers, Richard and Boyd Leinaar. Mrs Lester is survived by one daughter and her husband, Feagy and Roa Hook of Delton; two SOM. Michttl Lester of Middleville and Lyle and Susan Lefler of Delton; one aifler, Marie Lefler of Delton; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 26, 1997 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Dr. Brens Braham of Cedar Creek Bible Church officiated. Burial took place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial donatioas may be made to the American Heart Association. ORANGE PARK. FLORIDA - Roy Edward Payne, age 13, of Orange Park. Florida, former­ ly of Allo and Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, April 21. 1997 in Orange Park, Florida. He was born July 7, 1913 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of Grover and Emma (Randall) Payne. Mr. Payne attended school in Indiana and was married to Mildred Kauffman on Septem­ ber 25, 1948 in Ionia. He lived in the Clarksville and Alto area before moving to Grand Rapids where he worked st General Moton for 26 years retiring in 1975. After bis retirement be moved to Indiana where he lived until moving to Florida in 1994. Mr. Payne served in the United States Army during WWH and was a member of the Orange Park American Legion Pou 40373 He was preceded in death by bis wife, Mildred in 1987 and four sisters-in-law, Artricia Enkeman, Katherine Melle, Revs Smith and Thelma Smith; Mr. Payne is survived by one daughter, Judy (Richard) Koziolek of Orange Farit. Florida; two grandsons, Robert Koziolek of Jacksonvil­ le, Honda aM Edward (Cindi) Koziolek of Orange Park, Florida; one sitter. Hazel (Treman) Martin of Sullivan, Indiana; four borthers and sisters-in-law, Arwilda Butcher of Saranac. Edward Kauffman of Clarksville, Samuel Kauffman of Ionia and Pearl Fenstemaker of Grand Rapids. Graveside funeral services were held on Saturday, April 26, 1997 at the Clarksville Cemetery. Reverend Douglas Reichenbach ofTiciated. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Clarksville. • Listened to a presentation from David Storms, executive director of the Youth Council. Storms is asking the city to in­ crease its annual support from $22,900 to $25,045 this year, though the city budget proposes $23,600. Storms said the Youth Council's budget b increasing by 7 percent lo more than $186,000, but overall funding has gone up by only 1.3 percent. He said fees have been raised and its surplus has been used up. Penrod and City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes have been asked to do some research on the Youth Council's request and report findings to the council. • Agreed to spend $19,789 out of the next fiscal year budget for a new police cruiser, 8 Ford Crown Victoria. • Approved the purchase of a backup gen­ erator system for the wastewater treatment plant for just slightly less than $41,000 from Consumers Power Marketing. • Noted that officials from the City of Coldwater will be in Hastings for most of Wednesday, May 14. for Mayor Exchange Day. Hastings officials art scheduled to visit Coldwater on Wednesday. May 21. Pud nbaaa^aau VERMONTVILLE - Freda Alice Sebastian, 76, of Vermontville passed away Saturday, April 26,1997 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital, Charlotte. She wu bora October 20, 1920 in Boston Township of Ionia County the daughter of Chris and Mabel E. (Heater) Fahrni, Jr. She graduated from Clarksville High School. She married Julius (Joe) Sebastian on Febru­ ary 23,1946 In Ionia. He puaed away August 18, 1995. Mrs. Sebastian fanned with her husband in (Twrlonr and Vermontville. She wu a member of the Vermontville Garden Chib, the Club 50 Senior Citizens Group, The Michigan Bear Hunter’s Asaoc., the Lake Odessa VT.W. Ladies Auxiliary *4461. She wu an avid gardner, excellent cock, she canned, spent summers with her family at Sidnaw in the Upper Penninsula, went bear hunting and kept a daily log for many years. She also enjoyed the Nashville Strings Musical Group. She wu also preceded in death by four brothers. Stanley, Gerald, Wayne and Chris; and one aifler. Lealha. Mrs. Sebastian is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Linda Sebastian of Nashville; two daughters and aons-in-law, Suzanne and Randy Martin of Perry and Loir and Marvin Stewart of Laming; grandchildren. Jeffrey and Glen Sebastian; great grandchil­ dren, Robbie, Justice and Hunter Sebastian; one sister. Beulah Blough; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesdsy, April 29,1997 st the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville with Rev. Jeff Bowman officiating. Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to DA. V. Of Michi gin. Club 50 Group or Wood DOWLING - Winifred Florence Gurd, age 91, passed away on Thursday, April 24,1997 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She WU born on May 8. 1905 in Dayton, Tennessee, the daughter of Clarence and Edith May (Wright) Campbell. She attended Hast­ ings High School Mrs. Gurd wu married to John Gurd on August 1, 1922. She wu manager of the former Dewill Nurs­ ing Home in Hastings for six years and a clerk at the former Blairs of Hastings. Mrs. Gurd enjoyed traveling and being a “Care giver”. She wu a member of the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Mrs. Gurd was preceded in death by hex parents; four brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, John; two daughters and their husbands, Geraldine and Robert Clinton of Nashville and Margaret and Norman Armstrong of Hastings; one son and his wife, Glenn and Mary Gurd of Nashville; eleven grandchildren; twenty-two great grand­ children and one sister, Frances Closson of Lakeland. Florida. Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 26. 1997 at the Cedar Creek Bible Church. Dr. Brent Branham officiated. Burial took place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Cedar Oeek Bible Church. Arrangemects were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Swanson and two brothers, Vernon and Gerald. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; two sons, Jack (Pat) Thompson of Utah and Ken (Mary) Thompson of Stanton; five daughters, BaaUa (Danny) of Indiana, Nancy Joitasoo-Partar it Indiana, Lind (Ray) Schultz at Tezaa, Jaafce Thompson of Palo and Sue (John) Dekag «f Indiana; many grand and great graaddtildren; three xiflera. Dorii Qmnaa of Hxteiacx. Bftei (Voyle) English ofHutmgs and LouNhflttf Alto and one sister-in-law, Kathleen Ttompsoo of Saranac. Cremation hu taken place. j Amgementa mere handled by die Lu and S^hnepp Htneral Home of Oyflal. NASHVILLE - Aricka Jean Coleman, 7 weeks old, puaed away Thursday, April 24, 1997. She wu born Mach 10,1997 in Haadana. the daughter of Eric Michael and Jenflte bQi (Daniela) Coleman. She wu preceded in death by her great grandmother, Mildred Fortes. Aricka is survived by ter parents Eric and Jennifer Coleman; paternal grandparema, Linda and Henry Eteriy of Nufaville; maeeraal grandparents, Barbara and Kurt Daniela cf Delton; paternal great grandparaate Dotana and Lawrence Eteriy of Nashville; maaeraal great grandfather, Louis Fates at Waytaad; pa tonal great great grandparents, Mr. and Mm. Henry Cramo of Mullikea; aunt. Heidi Eberty; uncles, Brandon Eteriy and Scott Dnatek. orivesioe rerviccs were noo Moauy, Apni 28.1997 at Rutland Towtuhip Ceaaery. Rev. Lester DeGroa officiated. Memorial contributions may be aaade lo the family. Arrangements were made by Maple VaBay Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Naahvillt .: UAXE ODESSA -Loren John Mose, Sr, me 67, of Lake Odem, met his Lord tad Savicrfc jkxy on April 27, 1997. He was bora oc November 28, 1929 Id Campbell Township, the km of Clayton and Harriet (Scott) Mote. Mr. Mote graduated from Like Odessa High School in 1947 and wu married to Thresu Miller. He married Jayne Oevaland on Decem­ ber 28. 1973 in Grand Rapids. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict He wu employed st General Moton in Grand Rapids for several years retiring in 1992. Mr. Mote wu a member of the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church where he served his God as Sunday School Teacher and superintendent, board member and lay delegate. He is survived by his wife, Jayne; one son, Loren (Karen) Mote of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Beverly (Stephen) Swartz of Alien Springs, Australia; three sisters. Bethel Mole, Marian (Ken) Willette and Doria (Uoyd) Sawdy and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11XX) a.m. on Thursday, May 1,1997 at the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church. Rev. Rril Whippie and Lee Palmer officiating. Interment will take place at Clarksville Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church Build­ ing Fund. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1,1997 — Page 7 Woodland N€WS Social News Doris Tossava to mark 75th Doris (Dwyer) Tossava celebrated her 75th birthday on April 27, 1997. Her kids are hotting a card shower for her. She has five boys, 10 grandchildren, and seven great­ grandkids. She retired from Hastings Aluminum Products and is living in the Hastings area. She celebrated with her family a special birthday breakfast. Virginia Silsbee turns 80 May 11 There will be a birthday party for Virginia Silsbee on Sunday, May II, at noon at the Maple Leaf Grange on M-66, 3fc miles south of Nashville. ‘Rising Star’ awards go to 188 middle schoolers A total of 188 students at Hastings Middle School have been recognized with "Rising 1 Etar" awards for the third marking period of the academic year. The award winners included 51 from the iixth grade. 62 in the seventh grade and 75 "in the eighth grade. „ In order to receive a "Rising Star" award, ^ludcnts must: . • Raise at least one core subject grade ’.while maintaining, not lowering, all other Other core subject grades from the previous ,'nine-week marking period. • Earn no incomplete or failing grades in . jhe core subjects. ,j Winners of the awards for the third mark­ ing period are: Sixth grade !t Molly Alderson. Tamers Alexander, Abbie •Allerding. Cassandra Barcroft, Alicia Beddnrd, Peter Bouchard, Brandon Buehler, Derek Burandt. Richard Burke. Heather Burroughs, Casey Cady, Justin Carley. Donald Con• verse. Justin Cordray. Rebecca Crump. David Eltzroth, LeAnne Etter, Christopher Fairchild, Joel Gibbons, Matthew Glasgow, {Emily Heath. Heather Helmer. Brian Heuss, | Joey Hinckley, Elizabeth Hollars. Tiffany jfowell. James Kimmel. Samuel Krouse. Craig Laurie. Bryan Lee, Christina Maine, Travis McMillan, Tammuz Mead. Cassandra jdeade, Joshua Milleson, Bryan Myers, Jes­ sica Rose, Christina Schantz. Jennifer Shaw, Kerianne Sherwood, Kimberly Shorkey, .Blaise Stanhope, Keith Stoudt, Brooke Sutfin, Adam Tuthill, Brian VanAman, Adam Vipond. Bethany Weeks, Danielle Whitaker, Daniel Wilkins and Tasha Wood- >anansee. * Seventh grade Noah Angelelti, Ciji Bairski, Alicia 'Berman, Damon Baird, Brandon L. Burke, Adam Carroll, Michael Case. Mackenzie Chaffee, Drew Coleman, Courtney Colvin, Amanda Davis, Tiffany Davis, Laura Dick­ , ipson, Brandy Easey, Made Eldred. Donavan "Endsley, Jacob Friddle. Zachary Fulmer. Thomas Gieseicr, Kristi Guidet, Darlene Hall. Brandie S. Hammond. Adam Hawthorne, Kara Hill, Troy Hill, David Hoaglin, Charles Hoffman, Daniel Hoffman, Jennifer Jenkins, Jeffrey Jolley, Denisha Jor­ dan. Joshua Keeny, Blake Komstadt, Bert Kosbar, Victoria Mahmat, Dan Nelson, Christopher Nicholson, Benjamin Olmsted, Lindsday Overmire, Ann Parker. Guy Peder­ sen. Jeremy Pond. Adam Reil, Jessica Sanders, Amy Scott. Jessica Shellenbarger. Barren Sherwood, Daniel Slaughter. Amber Smith. Trenton Smith. Terra Sulcer. Jesse Sweeney. Christopher Swiatek. Maryann Traister, Brenda Westfall. Andrew Whiting. Nathan Wilkins, Ronald Williams, Aaron Winegar. Bobbie Wood, David Wright and Krystle Zimmerman. Eighth grade Bren Allen. Cathy Anderson. William An­ thony. Regina Argo. Bethany Aspinall. Jo Ann Bailey. Nicholas Baird. Nicole Baird, Troy Baker. Sara Bassett. Matthew Beach­ nau. Josh Bell. Andrew Benningfield, Timo­ thy Brasher. Elizabeth Britten. Andrea Brower. Jeremy Butler. Dara Carpenter, Samuel Cary. Sarah Chamberlain, Michael Clemens. Timothy Cole. Brandi Colvin. Rick Cullers, Gary Dunkelberger. Jessica Dupuis. Tabatha Fagan, Steven Flohr, Rex Foreman. Heather Gardiner, Richard Gibson, Jason Goggins, Amy Hermenitt, Jennifer Heuss, Lindsey Hill. Shawn Hill, Fawn Hoben, Brian Holthof, Leland Jennings, Jonathan Katje, Aaron Keller, Julie Lake, Brandon Lee, Amanda Markley, Daniel McKinney. Elizabeth Meek. Adam Miller, Sirena Miller. Kaue Noteboom, Kylee OHtran, Lucas Overmire, Lucas Poll, Josh Rench. Luke Rogers, Adam Schantz. Jamie Scheidel, Karey Schlacter, Jason Simmet, TodJ Smith. Pheonix Spaulding, Kristi Spurgeon, Angela Swiatek, Sean Tefft, Nic­ hole Tibble. Gena Torman. Matthew Ulrich, Jettie Waller. Lucas Waters, Feather Weedall, Isaac Weeks, Katherine Welton, Thomas Williams, Jessica Winebrenner, David Wright and Kelli Zerbel. by Catherine Lucas When the Woodland Lions Club met last week, their guest was Earl Strater, a candi­ date for the Lakewood School Board in the election to be held June 10. There were 14 members at the meeting, which was preceded by a chicken and meal loaf dinner. Strater said he is a certified surveyor now working for a construction company in Grand Rapids. He and his family have lived in the Upper Peninsula and in the Freeport area, but now live in Lake Odessa. Strater said he has a son who will graduate from Lakewood High School this year and a daughter who is now a sophomore. He has been active in little league, girls* softball, soccer and is a band booster at Lakewood. He and his family are members of Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. The candidate said he is proud of and a supporter of the music program in the Lakewood schools. After the speaker finished answering ques­ tions, he asked that all members introduce themselves to him and chatted briefly with each as they did so. A brief Lions business meeting was held following the program during which they planned the coming two-day White Cane event, which will be Friday and Saturday. May 2 and 3. Woodland Lions will be at the Ionia County National Bank in Woodland during bank hours each day. at the Woodland post office, at A and L Quik Stop and at Crystal Flash at the comer of M-66, M-43 and M-50 giving white canes for donations to Lions Club charities.. Thirteen Lutherans met for lunch at Sisten Restaurant in Lake Odessa last Wednes­ day. Margaret Brodbeck said it was no spe­ cial occasion; they were just fun lovers out enjoying themselves. Woodland Elementary first grade teacher Darcy Rogen brought a check to the library last Thursday. Il was for the pennies the children gathered on the 100th day of achool. This donated money will be used to buy children's books for the library. A dinner and party was held al Zion Lutheran Church Sunday to celebrate the Marguerite Baitinger’s 90th birthday. She was 90 in December, but the family choose to wait for better weather to observe the oc­ casion. Marguerite has one son, Vernon, whose wife is Phyllis. Their oldest child, Mary Baitinger Makley has four children, Chris, Tammy Jon and Jason and now has grand­ children. The second child of Vernon and Phyllis is Michael Baitinger, who has sons Chad and Adam. Buffy Baitinger is also their daughter, and she has a daughter, Orianna. All three grandchildren were at Margueri­ te's party, though a few of the great-grand­ children were unable lo be there. The Zion Lutheran fellowship room was as full as I have ever seen it, with only a couple of empty places when dinner started soon after noon. Family, friends and neigh­ bors all came and added dishes of food to the ham and scalloped potatoes and cake supplied by the family. Il was truly a feast. While 1 was at Marguerite's party. Ed Markwill told me he plans to retire from his slate job in Lansing in May. He has been of­ fered several jobs. The Rev. Ward Pierce went lo Peoria. Illlast week for the 20ch anniversary of the Emmaus Walk program. He said it was an international convention and that people were there from Zimbabwe. South Africa. Hong Kong, Mexico and Australia, among other countries from around the world. The meeting was from Thursday through Sunday. Marguerrta Baitinger receives guests at her ninetieth birthday party held at Zion Lutheran Church. Her son, Vernon, sat with her to greet the guests. but Pierce came home Saturday night so hi. could attend the Eagle Scout honor court for Casey Wells at Lakewood United Methodist Church on Sunday. Several people came to the library Satur­ day who had been at the bingo benefit at the Eagles for Clarence Kennedy. I was told that the bake sale had lots of goodies, they had raffles and sold balloons, each of which con­ tained a ticket for a surprise prize. The bene­ fit went on from noon to midnight. Carrie Kennedy told me Monday morning that peo­ ple came all day and that the event was a fi­ nancial success. The Eagle Scout Court of Honor held for Casey Wells Sunday afternoon was well at­ tended and his parents served cake and punch after the ceremony. Casey is only 14 and is the youngest member of Troop 300 to achieve the Eagle Scout rank. He finished his requirements last Novem­ ber and since then has earned a bronze palm. He is the first Eagle Scout in Troop 300 to earn that honor, so that makes him the high­ est ranking scout in the troop. Casey has 30 merit badges, including the required 21 for Eagle Scout and has been camping for 51 days. State Representative Terry Geiger presented him with a certificate signed by Geiger, State Senator Joanne Emmons and Governor Engler, and Dale Geiger and Gretchen Slater presented him with a plaque from the Lake Odessa VFW post. /instate Grand Opening. Exclusive Agent Tom Salingue Phone (616) 945-4030 136 E. State 1/2 block before Michigan NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION 5* Robert Raymond Hood, Hastings and ■DeAnna Marie Campbell. Hastings. Matthew Scon McDonald. Hastings and .-Victoria Ann Frey, Hastings. X Robert Paul Crose. Delton aqjl Kimberly Dawn Parsons, Delton. Kerry Lee Anders. Hastings and Amber .-Corin Shattuck. Hastings -n.Curt Marc Kniss, Delton and Colleen Anne Daniels, Delton ^..Jeffery Lee Sage. Hastings and Ana Delia ;Pacheco. Hastings. In. Scott Vera Goodenough. Plymouth and Debra Ann Barnum, Nashville. William Keith Littlejohn. Hastings and Col_ken Michelle Clark. Hastings. L*. Christopher Patrick Rison. Wayland and .Anina Knsten Lyons, Wayland. Rick Jim James. Hastings and Cynthia Jane ..Cove, Hastings. Leslie Lee Conklin. Wyoming and Ann .Renee Stuk. Middleville .- Jimmy Joe Field, Hastings and Ruth Ann .Hook, Hastings. SCHOOL ELECTION CO\STRUCTIO\ Make the write impression on Moml NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGJSTRATTON OF THE QUAUFKD ELECTORS OF HASTINGS ARBA SCHOOL DISTINCT BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTY R»A^A.-. EhW-S-S ------9l*XC Oi NVICfMS«ll WHO MAY VOTE? Call Act 451. Public Acts pf Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: Scotty's Custom Builders “The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote ot a person residing In a registration School District whose name Is not registered as an elector In the City or Township in which the person resides..." 616*629*9025 LICENSED G INSURED This pretty stationery and caddy ensemble is sure to please Bet you know more than one mom who'd love to have one! g9 $ Mother's Day i» May IL y Township Clerk, CMy Clerk or School District to vote ot the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on JUNE », 1SST IS MAY 12, 1SS7 DURINC REGULAR WORKING HOURS. The election is being held to vote on the following: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION: Robert S. Casey (Four Year Tenn) Stephen Nathan Wright (Four Year Term) Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 Alee any Propositions that may be submitted. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan. Donald A. Myers, Dated May 1, 1997 Secretary, Board of Education �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1. 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: MCMTBAM BALI MOBTBAMIAU MORTGAGE SALE — Moult hoving boon modo in tho terms ond condition* ot a cortoin mortgage modo by Modi F. Robinton and Ronoo A. Robinton. hutband and wife Mortgagor. to Standard F odoraI Ranh a federal savings bank, of Troy. Oakland County. Michigan. Mortgagee. doled April 4. 19*2 and recorded in the office of tho Register of Deed* for tho County of tarry and Stato of Michigan on April I*. 1992. in Libor MO. on Pogo 109 of Barry County Record*. on which mortgage there I* claim­ ed to bo duo. at tho doto of this notice, for prin cipol and interest. tho turn of Forty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Nino and 40/100 Dollar* (346.579.60) And no wit or proceeding* at law or in oquit, having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Therefore, by virtue of tho power of tale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to tho *tatulo of the State of Mkhigon In such cose modo and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Friday. Juno 6. 1997. ot ten o'clock In tho forenoon, local time, •aid mortgage wHI bo foreclosed by a solo at public auction to tho highest bidder. Immediately inside the East door entrance to tho courthouse In tho City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan (that being tho building whore the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hold), of tho promises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may bo necessary to pay the amount duo. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with tho interest thereon at Eight and One-Holi percent (1.300%) per annum and oil legal cost*, charge* and expense*, including tho attorney foe* allowed by low. and alto any *um or sum* which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect it* Interest In tho promises. wh*ch said promise* ore described o» follow* All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Prairieville, in tho County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described a* follows: Lot Ton (10) of PLEASURE POINT PLAT, according to tho rocordod plat thereof a* rocordod In Libor 2 of Plots an Pogo 12. During the six months immediately following tho sale, the property may bo redeemed, except that in the event that tho property is deformfood to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 400.3241 a. the pro­ perty may be redeemed during tho X day* Im­ , Jiuuuwx ,U - I,^-j me Bate. --- »msawwiy Dated at Tray Michigan. March 31. 1997. STANDARD FEDERAL BANK. A federal saving* bank. Mortgages RONALD J. PALMER Attorney for Mortgage* 2400 West Big Beaver Rood Troy. Michigan 44064 (5/22) Default having been modo for more than thirty (X) days and tho «ondltlon* of o certain Mortgage mode by Hono'or Village Partner*, a Michigan General Prvtnerihip. »o Old Kent Bonk of One Vandenberg Center. Grand Rapid*. Michigan. Mortgogoo. dotod tho 1*1 day of October, 1992. and rocordod In tho office of tho Register of Deed* for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 19th day of January. 1993. In Libor 564. on Pago IBS. Borry County Record*, on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo due ot tho dote of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of 3364 7N 41 ond on attorney* fee os provided for in •aid Mortgage, ond no wit or proceeding* at law or In equity hove boon Instituted to recover the money o* secured by said Mortgage, or any port thereof: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sole contained in sold Mortgage, ond tho statute In such cose made and provided, on Thurs­ day. tho 15th of Moy. 1997. at 1:00p.m., local time, the undersigned will. Immediately inside the south ground floor lobby entrance to the Courthouse in the City of Hosting*. Michigan, (that being tho place for the Circuit Court for tho County of Borry is hold), sell ot public auction, to tho highest bidder, the premise* described in said Mortgage for so much thereof which may be necessary to pay tho amount duo on sold Mortgage, with 9 percent In­ terest ond ail legal cost*, charge*, and expense*, together with said attorney* fee ond also any sum o< sum* which may bo paid and ore by Mortgogoo necessary to protect it* Interest In the promise*, which premise* are described a* following, to-wit: Tho west 234 feet of Lot 14 of Supervisor Gilasgow • Addition according to tho recorded plot commonly known as: 1411 Hanover Street. Hastings. Mkhigon. PP number 0B-S1-250-017-00. During tho six (4) month* immediately following tho sale. *ho property may bo redeemed except in tho event tho property is determined to bo aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA {400.3341 (a). In which com the property may bo redeemed during tho thirty (X) day* Immediately following tho sole. OLD KENT BANK. MORTGAGEE By: RHOADES LAW OFFICE Peter D. Rhoades 200 Gordon West Zeeland. Ml 49464 (616)772-4623 (5/4) FREEPORT FIREMEN S ANNUAL AUCTION SALE!! Saturday, May 10th STARTS at 10 AM Ann landers Job Corps works Dear Ann Loaders: Almost two years ago. you wro«e about Job Corps in your column. A.« a result, thousands of people called and wrote seeking information and assistance. To­ day, many young people are furthering their education, training for their careers and becoming self-reliant, all because of that column. Job Corps is America's premier work­ readiness program, offered free to qualifying low-income young adults ages 16 to 24. I am sending you letters from students, alumni, staff and community agencies about Job Corps. Their stones are inspiring and impor­ tant, and 1 hope you will print them. — Elizabeth Cahill, regional director. Women in Community Service. Dear Elizabeth Cahill: Thank you for giv­ ing me the opportunity to mention Job Corps once again. It performs an outstanding ser­ vice. Here are the letters: From Drums, Pa.: At 17, 1 dropped out of school and started doing drugs. 1 had no education and no skills and was unemployed. I had a child when I was 18, went on welfare and worked minimum-wage jobs, but I wasn’t making ends meet. Since 1 have been at Job Corps, I have passed my GED. have obtained my driver's permit and am learning how to be a medical assistant. Job Corps gave me a se­ cond chance. Denise in Miss.: Be.ides academic and vocational training. Job Corps offers lifestyle skills — learning how to complete resumes, food rmnoen. proper grooming and social skills. Job Corps has to be one of the best-kept secrets around. Carey: 1 was 18 and in trouble when I first heard of Job Corps. I got my GED and was offered technical training while they fed and housed me and also paid a modest allowance. They even included medical care in the deal. Francisco: 1 came to Job Corps without speaking a word of English. Thanks to Job Corps, I was able to purchase a home, get married and am now preparing to enter a matter’s program in International Business Law. Celia: Sixteen years ago, I passed by the Job Corps Center while riding the bus. It look me 10 months to get my GED and a business and clerical certificate, but Jobs Corps was worth it. I just bought my first home. Michelle in Tucson: I was a single parent when 1 entered Job Corps. 1 am now getting a degree in business education. Tell single mothers not to give up. Mease, no tires and only good working appliances and other reuseable Items. Derek C. Tubbs — Auctioneer BOY, Nicholas Shawn Zylema born at Blodgett Hospital on April 12. 1997 at 2:50 a.m. to Robert and Michelle (Murdoch) Zylema. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 'A in­ ches k*g. Proud grandparents arc Don and Bernie Murdoch of Hastings. BOY, Preston Gregory, born at Pennock Hospital on April 13, 1997 at 2:26 p.m. to Derick and Christine Price of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs.. 1H ozs., and 22 inches long. BOY, Nicholas Corbett, born at Pennock Hospital on April 15. 1997 at 1:21 p.m. to Kathy and John Surratt of Hastings Weighing 8 Rm . and 21 inches long. BOY, Chase Holden, born at Pennock Hospital on April 15. 1997 at 10:30 p.m. to T«, Wluppte and Lonnie Cranson of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs., -A az., and 21 in­ ches long. BOY, Cody Jay. born it Pennock Hospital on April 18,1997 at 12:34 a.m. to Ron and Wen­ dy Hayes of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs., 1516 ou., and 20*6 inches long. BOY, Logan Matthew bom at Pennock Hospital on April 18. ‘>97 at 10:37 p.m. to Steve and Wendy Buehler of Freeport. Weighing 9 lbs., 2V6 ozs.. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Logan Patrice, bom at Pennock Hospital 00 April 19, 1997 al 9:57 p.m. lo Shawn and Alice Gahan of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs., 14 ozs., and 2016 inches long You must place your ad and pick up your FREE Garage Sale sign by Friday, May 9th. ATTENTION BARRY COUNTY RESIDENTS If your location isn't the best for a Garage Sale during this event RENT A SPOT -10' x 10' for $10 on the Courthouse Lawn Saturday only. For details and to reserve your spot call 945-2454. Awful visits Dear Ann Laudert: I have a 12-year-old friend whose parents are divorced. " Alyson” lives with her mother. Her father lives is a different stale and tends her money to she can visit him once a month. Alyson hates going to her father’s home because he works during the day and she has to spend the whole time with his new wife — who isn’t very nice. Alyson doesn’t want to hurt her father's feelings by refusing to go. What should she do? — Concerned Friend in NC. Dear N.C.: Does Alyson’s father have friends with children near her age so she doesn ’t have to spend the whole day with her ttepmother? If not, is there any way the could bring a friend (like you) along on these trips? I hope, for Alyson's sake, these pnsstidihfs are explored. Command performances for children of divorce can be very depressing. Ann Landers- booklet, "Nuggets and Doozies,” has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers, P. O. Box 1)562. Chicago. ill. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25). Copyright 1997 Croton Syndicate, fate. .. ..> xhW lake Odessa NGJUS BOY, Mitzi Enz and Jonathan Krause of Three Riven are the picJd parents of a baby boy, Payton Jeffrey Krause. He was born April 19,1997 at Borge&s Hospital weighing 8 lbs. and 11 ounces. Your garage sale ads will be placed around a map in the Reminder published on Tuesday, May 13,. 1997. Press charges Dear Ana I aniirrs: 1 am writing in response to the letter from the mother whose year-old 5daughter was molested by a 15- year-old boy. I hope she sees my letter and learns from it. My daughter, now 7. was molested by her 16- year-old cousin. My ex-husband knew this was happe*ang, yet he never said a word lo me about it and he allowed his nephew to con­ tinue to baby-sit for our daughter. Thank the good Lord my daughter finally spoke up. Now the entire family is aware of what went on. 1 was, however, reluctant to press charges because the boy is my ex­ husband's nephew. Of course, my daughter is not permitted to visit her father’s side of the family when that boy is present, but 1 feel uneasy about the fact that nothing is being done about this teenager's problem, which I consider serious. 1 sympathize with the mother of that 5-yearold, and I hope and pray that she will have the courage to press charges. I will always regret that I wasn’t strong enough to do it the mo- Quit together Dear Ann Landers: May 1 impose on you to print one more letter on smoking? For a long time, 1 was concerned over my sister’s health because she was such a heavy smoker. Her hacking cough drove me crazy. But because 1 had a drug habit of my own, I didn’t feel 1 was in a position to give her any flak, so I kept my mouth shut. Two years ago. I’d had it up to here. I told my sister if she would give up smoking, 1 would give up using drugs. She said, “h’s a deal’’ We shook hands and have stayed clean ever since. The desire never goes away, but seeing the improvement in our lives has kept us deter­ mined to stay the course. Trying to overcome any addiction alone was too overwhelming. When we decided to hang in there together, the healing proem began. — Sober in Seattle. Dear Sober: Six cheers from Chicago! I’m betting you will make it. Ptease write again in six mouths with a progress report. ■ If you hsvs anything to donate, please call Rob McMurray 785-3501 or the fire station at 785-5450. THANK YOU PON YOUR SUPPORT Linda: In high school, all my friends were into drugs. My sister got me information on Jobs Corps, but I thought it was a scam — no program is going to give you something for nothing Then. I discovered that Job Corps really helps. I have saved up enough money to share an apartment with a friend who also at­ tends Job Corps. I am working hard to make a better life for myself. Angela; My mother read your column about Job Corps and told me to look into it. 1 have been in the program for eight months now and have learned that 1 am strong and can make in­ telligent decisions. James in Atlanta: I used lo just sit borne watching TV. thinking I wasn’t smart enough to do any better. When I came lo Job Corps, my life changed. I really love this place. Roshelle in Fort Lauderdale: 1 arrived at Job Corps with a negative altitude. Through counseling, teachers who care and being in a safe, positive environment, 1 have changed. I am the happiest person in the world. Job Corps made me realize I am someone special and can be everything I want to be. Dear Readers: For more information about enrolling in Job Corps, hiring Job Corps graduates or volunteering to help Job Corps students. call 1-800-733-JOBS or 1-800JOB­ CORPS, or write to Job Corps, P.O. Box 193768, San Francisco. Calif., 94119. (Internet address: www.jobcorps.org). mem 1 was aware of what was happening Now 1 think it’s loo late. Please prim this, but leave my name and city out. — Tormented in Texas. Dear Texas: All the experts say molesters rarely stop without intensive therapy. Your nephew needs help, or he is destined to have far more serious problems later on. I hope that you will pursue this with a pro­ fessional and not let the matter drop. That boy needs help, and the young members of his family need to be protected Ntk/ Announkin; the 1997 I S Sa*mp National Student Pi«mc« Crmtt'i the perlect opportunity far 4th 'th and Nh grade uudentn io denxwiMraic th, if artiux talent, and win prize' .njudinp I S Sat inf» B.'nd. and a tnp •» UathinjlKi. D C The CiwrtC'i deadline >' February I9W7 For coatot inliwmaiH*’ ,nnuu ytur s»K«J or »nir Xationai Student Pouer Conicu Satinp Bond' Marketing CMfke Room Ml Department ot me IreaMirt Wathrngt-i DC A ’X44-. xitwr <4 thi' (■MwatKn The second Thursday comes early this month, so the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next week on the earliest possible date, Thursday. May 8, al 7:30 p.m. at the Lake Manor community room. Tne Lakewood Christian School dinner will be Friday, May 9. a delay of one week due to conflicting use of Fellowship Hall — a rum­ mage sale on the school’s usual dale. The VFW and Auxiliary will have its flea market on May 9 and 10 The Women’s Festival was held at the Ionia High School Saturday with an offering of dozens of classes, a lop notch speaker in the morning, a delicious lunch, displays by public services and vendors Several Barry County ladies attended, along with many from Lake Odessa. Greenville and most towns in the county. One could learn bow to sip Victorian tea in a social setting, what to plant for maximum flowers with minimum work, advantages of having a trust and a will, legislation to benefit the terminally ill, how to collect depression glass, bow to cope with PMS, basic photography, fitness from a chair, sign language, bow to invest money, how to prac­ tice Reiki, and how to do a manicure. In all. there were 71 classes from which lo choose. The Haliers had stained glass pieces on display. Shirts by Sherry had two young salesladies. One could buy cosmetics, frilly fashions, ‘tone glazed pottery, books, herbs and many other products. Senator Joanne Em­ mons of Big Rapids was the resource person for one class. The roast beef dinner at Bowne Center United Methodist Church Hall was well at­ tended and the workers got only miniscule portions after others had eaten heartily. From Woodland, the Kilmers and Tylers attended. The Heavens and M.J. Carlson came from Clarksville. The weather was beautiful. On Keim Road east of the church there are several new homes and one huge cattle ham. The next Eastern Star meeting will be Tues­ day, May 13, at 8 p.m. in the Temple rooms. Local chapter members are invited to attend the Friendship Night of Doric Chapter 75 at Belding Saturday. May 17. Earlier events for Chapter 315 have been a March meeting with Irene Haskins and Betty Logan the refresh­ ment committee. The April meeting had not only the usual meeting but also the ESTARL Vesper service. Art and Marcia Raffler were the committee. Later in April the Ionia County Line officers and Ionia County Association met at the Belding Masonic Tem­ ple From the local lodge. Joan McCaul. Letah Boyce and Arlene Swift attended. Secretary Letah Boyce of Chapter 315 has received notice that Joan McCaul, Worthy Matron, has been appointed Grand Represen­ tative of Illinois in Michigan. A reception for her will be held at a later date. The Ladies’ Guild of the Vermontville Con­ gregational Church has invited the Women's Fellowship of Lake Odessa First Congrega­ tional Fellowship to meet with them for a noon luncheon Wednesday. May 7. The speaker will be showing quihs and those atten­ ding are invited to bring quihs. The next week, on May 14, the local Women's Fellowship will hold its monthly meeting. Had you wondered why 00 the night of Feb. 15 all the railroad crossings in town were blocked by a tram which obviously wasn’t go­ ing anywhere? This was the night of the valentine dinner at the Depot so diners had to take the scenic route via Tasker and Bonanza roods or else Haddix and Huddle rands to get from the south side of town to the north side. Like airlines, trains have set limits on bow many hours engineers can ran their trains. It seems this particular shift had ended for the crew and they were still mites short of home bore, so once they were in the spot where the front end of the train was post county rood Tupper Lake Street and the rear was extended yet beyond Roberts Rood, the crew simpy shut down the thing, walked way, and called a taxi for a ride bock to Grand Rapids. Had they gone a few rods farther, they could have pull­ ed onto the secondary track which provides layover to expedite fast trains over local hauls. Had they pulled the length of two can farther, the crossing at Roberts Road would have been open. On Saturday. May 10, at 1 p.m. the Ionia County Genealogical Society win meet at the Lake Odessa Depot Museum. The speaker will be Stephen Lambers from Calvin Col­ lege, with hte topic “How to Research Dutch Ancestors,*’ using the resources at Calvin College archives. If you are interested in this topic, feel free to come, even if not a member yet. At each meeting there are connections made by newcomers with others on who is researching which family. Attendance is growing to the point where people sit in the front row! Lois Robords who resides in the Innovation Subdivision on Jordan Lake, is listed in an Ionia obituary as one of three surviving daughters of Coletta Robords, 85. who died April 26. She grew up and married at Hornell, N.Y., and graduated from Alfred College in Alfred, N.Y. She had lived in Ionia for 54 years and was a former teacher. Requiem mass was al St. Johns Episcopal Church at Ionia. The Sentinel recently ran a page of potential nominations of the best in every imaginable category. The end results were published in Monday’s paper in a special section. Katie's Stitch *N Scuf was nominated as the best fabric store. Gene O’Mara was named as the best president of an organization. He is the Grand Knight of the Ionia Lodge Knights of Columbus. The nomination for best gas sta­ tion was for Crystal Flash with its three loca­ tion - Saranac. M-66 at Tuttle Road and our own Crystal Flash at Woodbury, corner where M-66. M-50, M-43 intersection. Due to lack of urgent business. Friends of the Library will omit their May meeting. However. June will bring several items, in­ cluding preparations for the brarwurst sate at Art in the Park July 5. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time Freeport and how it grew by Joyce F. Weinbrecht There were several churches in the Village of Freeport. There was once a German church, a Con­ , gregational church that was started on May 2, 1877. These two churches disappeared many years pest. The Methodist church was started in the 1870a. At first they met in the school •" house and as a result of the growth of this Methodist class, a need for a church home was felt About 1878. E D Jennings and the pastor from Bowne Center Methodist Church - organized the effort to build a church in Freeport Jennings and his wife, along with Dr. J.A. Devore, began a drive to raise the fends lo build a small church. He accomplish­ ed ail of this in about six weeks. This church became a community event when the United Brethren held their services on Sunday after noons and the Congregationalists met with the Methodist congregation for services until each of the two churches could build their own buildings. Pastors who served in this little church were D.W. Parsons. 1878-1881. J. Van Auken, 1881-1882, A C. Beach. 1882-1884; D.L. Thomas, 1887-1888; R R Floody. 188S-1886; J P Bowen 1886-1887; I.H. Dus iagcr, 1887-1888; M.B. Townsend. 1888-1890, G A Myers. 1890-1892; W.H. Wright. 1892-1894; and J.R Wooten. 1894-1897. Daring the Rev. Woolen's years of service, the small church could not hold the congrega­ tion any longer. A new church building was decaned necessary. Through the efforts of the Rev. Woolen, the loyal members, as well as people of the community, a new church was built and it was dedicated in 1896. The first parsonage was moved from the church property and became pan of a residence. The second parsonage was built in 1903. on a she adjoining the church property. The none for the basement were hauled in from the Peck farm. Elias Sever and Mr. While hewed the stone for the basement and the foundation. The brick for the structure of the church was also laid by Elias Sever and White George J Nagier and Conrad Smelker aaended the masons and carpenters in this construction. In the first quarterly conference of the Freeport United Brethren Church in Christ was held in Freeport Nov. 6, 1880. The first board of trustees were elected at that con­ ference and instructed to purchase, or to build a house of worship. The trustees were Abraham C. Clemens, Job Cheesebrough and Horace Ludlow The contact to build the church was awarded to Joseph Wardell of Hastings. It was for the sum of $1400. The ' church was dedicated on Aug. 27, 1881. The parsonage was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Roush on Jan. 19. 1891. h cost $750 Al one point in the history of Freeport there were four barber shops in the village. Hany and Archie Holden owned one of these. Freeport had two graded schools at one time. The first school was organized in 1862 aad was fractional with Bowne Township, • loaia County . The school was located on Sec­ tion No. 1 of Irving Township. The second achool was built in 1880 located one half mile west of the Village of Freeport. Thb school was added on to in 1902 and again in 1928. la 1950 another building was built for the elementary classes. This building was near the : viiiwc on Stale Street. Freeport Schools were coasotidated with Thomapple Kellogg School * system in Middleville Freeport was very active in sports. BssrhsU, softball. football and donkey ball games were often found going on in Freeport. Nearly every village in the county as well in nearby count its had baseball teams and they were very serious about it. Freeport had an outstanding team. An account of a game with Woodland is described in the June 2, 1923 Hastings Banner. It reads like this: “There were some errors on the part of Conference ot the United Brethren Church. Nov. 6, 1880. Freeport Cutfur Foclory. Freeport's infield. Freeport boys tried hard to make it back, but it seemed to be Freeport's day for bungling and they sure did their share of it. Both teams worked hard, but when Freeport went to bat in the last half of the ninth inning. the score stood 6 to 1 in favor of Woodland. Of course no one expected to see Freeport win as it seemed only a miracle could bring that to pass, but Freeport is never dead as long as there is a breath of life left and the way the rooters for the team poured out onto the sidelines and yelled for that last inn­ ing was a thing the Woodlandites won’t soon forget. Even Ernest Kenyon, who had been sp noisy before was so completely buried in the roar that burst from foe Freeport side that he hasn't found out yet that he was far out distanced. The noise and the strain of foe hard game was too much for foe visiting pitcher aad he completely fell to pieces. He walked two men with foe bases full, thus giving Freeport two easy scores and then George Karcher, our noted base stealer, did the track up brown and stole home right under foe pit­ cher's nose. Well that certainly gave Freeport courage aad they soon passed the visitors and when the score stood 7 to 6 in favor of Freeport with only one man out, foe visitors gave up the game and we were declared the winners. Now foe local boys are foe only team in the association who have not lost a game but by rules of the association they must play the Woodland team again on foe Woodland grounds at the field June 4. to determine the winner of the pennant We hope font foe Freeport team is able to win foe pennant this year..." An interesting note in this same Banner gives School Notes frora Freeport. It reads: "Primary Room, Miss Wright is preparing a fine program to be given foe last day of school. All foe little tots are busy getting their parts ready. The children in the primary room have reversed their method of study and hav­ ing gone through their books from front to beck, are now going through the books from back to front." Freeport had a Ladies Literary Society. Some of foe members in 1923 were Mrs. A.R. Siegel Mrs. Dawson, Margaret Perkins, Mrs. Babbit, Mrs. Orno Knowles, Mrs. Curtiss, Mrs. Everhart and Miss Evelyn Wnght and Mrs. Charies Beanie. The land where Freeport now stands formerly belonged to William Yule. Yule had purchased 400 acres in this vicinity in 1855. He sold much of this land to various parties. The part of his land where Freeport grew up was bought by Col. Hinckley, who in turn sold it to John Roush Sr., whose sons Samuel aad Michael S. one time called "Pompey.*' inherited foe land when John Sr. died. Freeport was platted in 1875 when the Roush brothers felt that it was a proper place for a village. Mr. Cresey, a surveyor of Hastings, did the actual work of foe platting. Some of foe first to build in the new village were: C. V. Reigler, Valentine Dipp. Michael and Samuel Roush. Adeline Roush, daughter of Michael Roush, was married to Simon E. Hefflebower. Simon E. Heffelbower had come to Barry County, Carlton Township in 1866. Adeline Roush was born in Sandusky, Ohio. She came to Irving Township with her family. The couple lived on a farm southwest of Freeport for 46 years. There was a log house where they lived for a time and then Simon buih a frame house across foe road from foe log house. Part of the land where Freeport now is located was once a corn field. When Bela Brown buih foe sawmill in 1855 on the site where Linden grew, some of the early settlers there at the time who helped to raise foe mill were Michael Roush, J. Smelker Sr., Hany Jones, Freeman and Milo Fish, John Ruder. and Jota Walton. Mr. Brown operated foe mill about three years and then sold it lo Captain J.H. Richardson. From 1880 until 1929, Freeport was a very busy spot. In February 1964, Victor Sission wrote about Freeport. Victor was bom in Freeport and spent the greater part of his first 40 years as a resident of that village. He was once a paper boy in foe village which gave him an advantage in knowing who the people living there were. He felt that the reasons Freeport declined could be laid to the automobile, so many farmers working in foe factories in nearby cities, chain stores and shopping centers. On the east end of foe business district there were foe Freeport House, one of foe two pro­ sperous hotels, where many traveling men who made regular calls on foe various businessmen in those days stayed. Mr. Sisson couldn't recall earlier proprietors of foe hotel, but did remember that foe Henry Hardier family operated it for many years, and con­ tinued to live there after the hotel was no longer needed to house transients when the automobile made the need for overnight lodg­ ing to become less and less. There were some people who made foe hotel their home. One of these permanent guests was a fun loving bachelor, Willard Moffit. Moving to the west and across foe street there was a double, two-story building. The east half of the building was occupied by James and Nora Godfrey, editors of foe week­ ly paper. Their son was named Clayton. The other half of foe building was a hardware, owned and operated by Sole R. Hunt. Later Freeport PuHk School. owners of the hardware were Ray Ware, Herb aad Herman Rensch and later Kunde and Sone. There were two one-story sheds used to houae farm implements, machinery parts, fen­ cing and other items belonging to and being sold by foe other hardware in the village. These sheds with their interesting spaces were ideal places for playing hide and seek. The youngsters of Freeport had the entire town for ■ pUytround The next building was used as a skating rink al one time. It later housed a meat market, owned aad operated by Buel Wolcott. His son, Lea Wolcott, became one of Freeport's businessmen. His second son. Ruben Wolcott, lived in Woodland. At one time a couple of local young men used foe rear of this room as a secret workshop, where they worked on a power driven sleigh, which they hoped to pfasaft vd manufacture. It was not a success and Freeport never became famous for manufacturing this vehicle. Perry Preston once had a shoe repair shop aad the post office was also housed in this building. All in one half of the building. The other half of this building housed the Frank Deming’s family, the living area upstairs and foe general store on foe ground floor. John Reamer, the Butterfields, foe Kian's and C.A. Bigbee also had stores in this building. Rocs Kenyon had a barber shop, which had been operated by George Kelley prior to Mr. Kaayoa taking it over. Smelker's Grocery and Humphrey's Grocery also occupied the hniuUf and Leap Karcher purchased this building and put a carpenter shop in it. The buildings west of the hardware was frame buildings and were torn down leaving a wide open space there. Doe Moore had the I.E. Emporium where the groceries shared foe store with boots and tines. Mr. Moore operated foe emporium un­ til shortly before his death, when illness com­ pelled him to give it up. Jake Reuter was his trussed clerk for many years. He was a brother in law to Mr. Moore. Dr. J.W. Rigerink. the family doctor for the village and for folks many miles around had his office on the second floor of the I.E. Moore Emporium. He didn't spend much fane in the office however, as he made houae calls on his patients. He moved to Grand Rapids where he had a very successful prac­ tice for years. Freeport had a second successful hardware operated by Bill Moore and Al Shephard. Dell Godfrey was a permanent fixture there, work­ ing for these proprietors and several of their successors. Ed Babbitt and Seymour Reigler became the owners. Mr. Reigler sold his in­ terest io Albert Wells and the firm became known as Babbitt and Wells. Later it was Kunde's aad then Freeport Supply owned by Charies Blough rod Norval Thaler. Foster Sissinn had a grocery store in Freeport. The family lived upstairs. John Kar cher later owned it and Ida Livingston, later Mrs. Ide Blough, wm his clerk. Later, Fred Braaaer had a general store hi fob buikfay. Miss Addie Yerringtoa conducted a millinery shop upstairs in thb building. ’' (More /han Victor Surion and some uyna /ran oar readers next week.) (From Mt) Godtroy. Shophord and Mooro at their Hardware. Freeport. EXTRA COPIES off The BANNER THE CROSSROMS MDA is where help and hope meet for people with neuromuscular diseases. wm* Muscular Dystrophy Association Congregational Church when it had its tall tteeple. Tom down in the 1930,. Methodiit Church in Freeport. Seolbright’, Boot, and Shoe, Shop. Freeport. 1-800-572-1717 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 1997 D-K tough to beat on tho tracks Kalamazoo Hackett's track teams provided Delton's with their first real tests of the Kalamazoo Valley Association season on Monday al Delton-Kellogg High. The Panthers were tough to topple in the boys event, but the Irish girls were anything but green in their quest for first places. Delton's boys prevailed 95-42 with 12 wins to remain undefeated in the KVA league. Hackett won eight limes in the girls meet to sneak past the Panthers 80-48. Troy McCarty. Ben Annen and Jason Stampfler each won two individual events for the winning Panther squad. Delton's boys team, coached by Fred Pcssel and Gary Haggerty, are attempting to win its seventh consecutive track title in the KVA. So far. indications point to the Panthen succeeding in their goal. McCarty went 6-5 in the high jump and 11-6 in the pole vault to claim his double victories. Annen finished the 110 hurdles in 16.0 and ran the 300 hurdles in a winning time of 43.5. Stampfler showed blistering speed with an 11.43 in the 100 and a 23.18 in the 200. Other individual winners for Delton's boys were Paul Finney in the long jump (19-9 1/2). Jason Kimbrough in the 400 (51.15) and Zac Taylor in the 3200 (10:29.79) run. Delton also racked up triumphs in three of the four relay races to round out its 95-point total. Kimbrough. Finney. Nick Morrow and Stampfler darted to a 45.0 in the 400, Kimbrough. Finney. Darron Williams and Stampfler won the 800 in 1:34.55 and Williams. Matt Midkiff, Mike Moss and Kimbrough blew past the Irish in the 1600 with a lime of 3:35.60. Coach Jim Gibson said that Hackett would present his Delton girls squad with their first Hastings hits way to more Saturday triumphs Winning a softball tournament on Saturday is becoming as common lo the Hastings High varsity squad as shopping al the mall, cartoons or even time in the park. After winning the Hastings Tournament on April 19. the Saxon sluggers captured yet another championship in Caledonia last Saturday Coach Jill Wifhey’l team defeated Lakewood 4-2 in its first game and handed Lowell a 5-1 defeat in the tournament's first- place deciding contest. Withey says the victories are not a surprise if you understand how the Hastings squad is pitching and hitting. "They have been making good contact," Withey said. "The goal is lo start putting them where they are not, but continue with good pitching selection and solid hits." Good pitching selection was certainly a factor at Caledonia. Hastings' ace Janette Jennings allowed five hits in two games and struck out 13. Jennings* pair of wins were backed by some solid defense. "Other teams hit Janette... We must play solid defense behind her." Withey said. Janette Jennings also hit the ball Saturday going 3-for-4 with 2 RBI versus Lakewood and 3-for-4 with a triple and 2 RBI against Lowe’l. Also stepping up to the plate in the game with the Vikings were Virginia Jennings (3for-4), Jodi Songer (I-for-4 with I RBI) and Jamie Lambeth (1 hit). "It takes a whole team to win a game (and) the girls have responded." Withey said. That was evident in the title matchup with Lowell. Virginia Jennings was 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Songer 2-for-4 with an RBI. Melissa Meaney 2-for-4. Bess Lyons had a hit and Trisha McKeough collect a hit. Other scores on the day included a 14-4 win by Lowell over Caledonia and a 10-4 triumph by Caledonia over Lowell. Melissa Meaney makes a throw across the diamond for the Saxons* defense. Come to think of it... by J ini Jensen Pistons show heart in drive towards playoff series If you would have said back in the summer months that the Detroit Pistons would win an NBA playoff series this year the first words out of most basketball junkies mouths would have been "Are you crazy?" Let's face it Allan Houston was off to the Big Apple and there didn't seem to be enough Sprite to make the entire Pitons franchise into playoff contenders. Just the notion of the playoffs was about as crazy as the team's new colors. (That's another column) Well, now its May I and tomorrow night (Friday) in The Palace, the Pistons will attempt to win that playoff series over the Dikembe Mutombo Atlanta Hawks. Detroit defeated Atlanta 99-91 on Tuesday night with Lindsey Hunter leading the way with 26 points. Hunter is the same player whom the Pistons were eager lo swap during the off­ season because he couldn't score and he couldn't lead Not only does Hunter do those two things, but he is also a talented defender. Hunter's contributions are not the only ones that have surprised Piston fans this season. How about Terry Mills (Mr. 3-pointer)... or Aaron McKie (a throw in who came to Detroit in an mid-season swap), or Grant Long (who helped beat his former team in Game 2 with 17 points off the bench). Add them to a team that includes Grant Hill (IBM’s No. I Man in the NBA). Joe Dumars (Mr. Class). Theo Ratliff (Mr. Potential) and veteran Otis Thorpe and Coach Doug Collins can work his magic. Sure, the 'tons could use a dominant center, or at least a Don Reid, but wha! they have achieved this season is well ahead of anyones expectations. Who knows what Reid, rookie Jerome Williams or another draft pick might bring lo this squad in I998*1 Collins was a great player with the 76ers and may be an even better coach with the Pistons. He has a passion, and a vast education, of the game He believes basketbail is a team sport, something that got him in (rouble with Mr. Jordan, and believes that victories don't come from the contributions of a few stars. It's all about heart and the Pistons truly have a lot of it. • Royko remembered: Chicago Tribune columnist Mike Royko died on Tuesday and. in one writer's opinion, gave so much to the world of print journalism. He may have been controversial, but Royko always said it like he felt. He had guts and he made his opinions count. Even when you didn't agree with Royko on a certain topic, you had to appreciate the man's honesty. There are so many columnists out there who are "team players" and write their columns based on the ideas, and interests, of their respective publications. Royko did not. That allowed you to understand his thoughts and not mistake his words for garbage created to make others feel good. Here's one for you Mike. • Storrs a Saxon star: Hastings' Jeff Storrs not only made the O-K White's first team as a basketball player, but also was on the league's first team as a soccer standout. Jeff Storrs also plays No. 1 singles on Hastings' hot spring tennis team. The scary thing about Storrs* accomplishment is the fact that he is only a junior. • Volleyball honor for Lukasiewicz: Genny Lukasiewicz was nominated as the Most Valuable Player for Barry Christian School's girls varsity volleyball team. The Hastings resident is a ninth grader at the school and was playing her second year on the team. • Truly an honor: I would like lo thank the high school students at the Faith Bible Church, in Lake Odessa, for allowing me the chance lo meet and speak lo them last Friday. I was quite impressed with their conduct, their personalities and their pertinent questions. Special thanks is given to their teacher. Shannon Thompson, for allowing me to meet these young adults who are quite skillful in areas such as poetry. I just hope that I didn't scare anyone away from journalism. Talk to you soon. hig test of the spring season. Gibson was right. Delton's girls team also had three athletes who scored (wo individual wins: Kim Cole. Desi Pelkoff and Arin Glidden. Cole won her two in the long jump (15-4 1/2) and (he 100 (12.65). Pelkoff proved unstoppable in the hurdles, taking the 100 in 17.32 and the 300 in 51.03. Glidden dashed for victories in the 400 (T.03.14) and the 200(28.18). Holly Slap scored Delton's other individual first with a 108-3 3/4 effort in the discus throw. The Panthers' team of Mary Henson. Trisha Kotrba. Glidden and Pelkoff registered Delton's eighth win with a 4:31.62 in the 1600 relay. Delton ran at Pennfield on Wednesday and return home on May 5 to face Mattawan. Vs. Kalamazoo Christian The tracksters at Delton notched two wins on April 23 in duals with Kalamazoo Christian. Delton's girls won 72 1/3 to 55 2/3. The Panther boys managed a 102-35 triumph. Desi Pelkoff leaped high in the 100 hurdles (16.81) and the 300 hurdles (50.94). Cole went 13.06 in the 100 and 15-2 1/2 in the long jump. Danielle Freeland threw the discus farthest (97-6 3/4). Holly Slap heaved the shot the farthest (29-0 1/2). Glidden crossed the line in the 200 in 27.97 and Liz Kendall went the highest in the high jump with a 4-8 effort. Delton's girls also captured relay wins in the 800 with Libby Lantinga. Nicole Berge. Cole and Glidden (1:56.75) and in the 400 with Lantinga. Nicki Cheney. Cole and Alisha Rodarte (54.47). The Panthers won 11 -of-17 events in the boys meet to win by 67 points over their Comet foes. Joel Pero posted efforts of 43-5 1/2 in the shot put and 119-8 in the discus. Annen was 16.12 in the low hurdles and 43.18 in the high hurdles. Stampfler went 11.48 in the 100 and 22.88 in the 200. Finney went 18-7 in the long jump. McCarty managed 11-6 in the pole vault and 6-2 in the high jump and Kimbrough ran the 400 in 53.03 to win individual golds. The two KVA teams split the four relay events with Delton coming out on lop in the 400 and 1600. Kimbrough. Finney, Morrow and Stampfler won the 400 in 45.53. Williams, Midkiff. Moss and Kimbrough prevailed in the 1600 with a time of 3:43.07. Hastings Relays include victories for host school Sixty years ago al the first Hastings Relays, Jack Hoke competed and medaled. Jack Hoke would go on to coach the Saxon program for many years, leaving his legacy around the local track. Now, Steve Hoke is a coach at the Hastings program. Saturday. Steve Hoke played an instrumental part in running one of the stale's best track and field events, an event that includes such programs as Gull Lake, Charlotte, Three Rivers and St. Joseph just to name a few. The Saxons had reason to celebrate after their relay finishes. Hastings* boys look Ihird behind Three Rivers and Charlotte scoring 50 points. The girls team also had their moments in the sun, finishing sixth out of 15 squads. Hastings had three first place performances from eight athletes. Ed Youngs and Brian Weatherly had a combined 92-07 1/2 in the shot put for their gold medal achievement. Youngs distance measured out al 49-8. while Weatherly had an effort of 42-11. Ed VanDerMolen and Kyle Pohja rounded out the firsts for the Hastings boys with a 12-01 in the high jump. VanDerMolen leap went for 6-3 and Pohja cleared the pole at 5­ 10. The Saxon girls showed their best stuff in the 400 relay race. Anne Burghdoff. Andrea Dreyer. Sara Allerding and Emily Diperl captured a first place in that event by covering the track in a blistering 52.19. Other top Hastings performances came from the boys 400 relay team, the boys sprint medley squad, the girls 800 relay team and the Saxon tandems in the girls shot pul and discus events. Devan Endres. Sam Stafford. Seth Bender and Josh Lindsey wound up second in the 400 relay with a 45.2 clocking and also teamed up to finish third in the spring medley race. Burghdoff. Dipert, Allerding and Dreyer also proved their scoring potential in the 800 relay by finishing third with a time of 1:51.74. J’Amy Cross and Susan Hubbard look a third in the shot put. combining for a total of 59-8, while Cross and Tara Hummel! also managed a third in the discus throw. Other results for the boys team included the following: Discus — 6. Youngs and Day 239-01; Pole Vault — Barnum and Cross 11-6; Long jump — 6. Pursell and Brower 36-05; 6400 Relay — 4. Rounds. Johnson. Blair and McKeough 19:16; Shuttle hurdles — 6. Thompson, Brower. Schultz and Koutz 1:08.6; Distance medley — 4. McKeough. Olmstead, Rude and Johnson 11:27; 1600 Relay — 4. Stafford. Pursell. Lindsey and Endres 1:33.7; 3200 Relay — 6. Rude. McKeough, Blair and Johnson 8:45; 1600 Relay — Radvansky. Pursell, Rude and McKeough 3:40.9. The Saxon track squads travel to Forest Hills Central today (May I) for league action. Vs. E.G.R. Hastings won a 96-41 decision in the boys matchup, while the two girls teams tied 64­ Sara Allerding, Emily Dipert, Andrea Dreyer and Anne Burghdoff celebrate a first at Saturday's Hastings Relays. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Individual winners for Hastings boys were Ken Thompson in the 110 hurdles (17JI). VanDerMolen in the high jump (6-2), Youngs in the shot put (50-10) and the discus (127-9). Endres in the 100 (12.04), Tim Rounds in the 1600 (4:53) and the 800 (2:11.64), Jeremy Radvansky in the 400 (53.67), Greg Brower in the 300 hurdles (44.61), Kenn Cross in the pole vault (13-0) and Derek Johnson in the 3200 (10:32). Relays were taken by Johnson, McKeough, Rude and Kevin Cooney in the 3200 (8:53.76), Stafford, Pursell, Bender and Endres in the 800 (1:38.47) and Rude, VanDerMolen. McKeough and Radvansky in the 1600(3:45.38). Freshman Susan Hubbard set a new school record with a first place. 32-10 in the shot put. Other individual winners for the girls were Andrea Dreyer in the 100 hurdles (17.23) and the 300 hurdles (54.37). Dipert in the 100 (13.51), Hummell in the discus (89-0) and Burghdoff in the long jump (14-6) 64 on April 24. Emily Dipert ran the crucial last leg of the 400 relay team that beat a talented field. (Photo by Perry Hardin) and the high jump (4-6). Posting relay triumphs were Burghdoff. Dreyer. Allerding and Dipert in the 400 (54.13). Vs. Zeeland Hastings' boys found themselves in a real battle on April 28. but came up short by three points (67J/2-64 1/2). Thompson in the 110 hurdles (16.77). Endres in the 400 (52.12) and 200 (23.82), Brower in the 300 hurdles (44.28), Youngs in the shot put (50-4) and Pursell in the pole vault (10-6) claimed individual wins for the Saxons. A seventh Saxon win came from the 400 relay team of Doug Varney. Stafford. Bender and Lindsey with a time of 47.23. Vs. Northview This time the Saxons won a league meet by a convincing 88-49 score on April 21. See RELAYS Hastings finished third behind Three Rivers and St. Joseph in the sprint medley. (Photo by Perry Hardin) coni, on pogo 12 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 1997 — Page 11 TRIUMPHS, continued from page 10 Hastings natters play best in league during week The winning ways continued on Monday with another win over Lowell. The Saxons, now 12-1 overall and 3-1 in the O-K While, beat the Red Arrows 6-0. Rachel Young had a triple. Janette Jennings a double and an RB» and Lyons went 2-for-3 with a double and three runs Their opponents were tough and the Saxon netters gave it go. hut still lost two of three scored. Other contributors included Virginia Jennings (RBI hit). Lambeth (I hit) and McKeough (RBI hit). Janette Jennings raised her pitching record lo 12-1 with a seven inning. 3 hit performance matches during the week. Hastings faced a formidable foe in East Grand Rapids on Monday and lost by a 6-2 count. The Saxons tied Portland 4-4 on April 26 and lost 7-1 to Northview on April Saxon golfers improve as year rolls along On April 23 Hudsonville handed the Hastings team its only defeat of the season. 5. 8Hudsonville had 10 hits and scored 6 runs in the opening inning Virginia Jennings had two hits including a triple to highlight the Saxons' hitting day. “We started off with a rocky first inning." Withey said. "Wc will look forward to matching up against this team again in May." Hastings plays al Hudsonville on May 5. 23. Mall Bradley, at No. 3 singles, and Casey King, at No. 4. won for Coach Rich Pohja's team on Monday Bradley beat Jay Hess 6-0, 6- I. while King defeated Kevin Cunningham 7- 6 (4). 6-3. In the tie with Portland. Hastings' four wins came from No. 2 Steve Storrs. No. 3 Bradley. No. 4 King and the No. 3 doubles •cam of Jon DeWitt and Kyle Winkler. Storrs beat R.J. Niklas 6-2. 6-1. Bradley won in three sets over Chris Abbott 2-6, 6­ 1. 6-0 and King beat Dave Schefke 6-2, 6-0. DeWitt and Winkler ousted Fedewa and Hastings* Julie Krebs extends her hitting stride during last weekend's Caledonia Invitational. Delton soccer wins battle of Panthers Blundy 6-2.6-2. Currently. Northview is ranked No. 8 in Class P and showed its strength in the matchup against Hastings. Winkler and DeWitt captured the Saxons' lone win over Northview with a 7-5, 3-6, 6­ 3 decision over Roscnzweig and Kunze. At the April 26 Allegan Invitational. Hastings wound up sixth out of eight teams. King was runner-up al No. 4 singles and Steve Storrs was a consolation winner at The varsity softball team won for a second consecutive Saturday beating Lowell in the championship finale. No. 2 singles. Christine Braska scored for Delton to give her team a 1-0 victory against KVA foe Pennfield in Baltic Creek on Tuesday. The Panthers fired 12 shots at the Pennfield goal, but all they needed was Braska's tallying shot. Delton will host Mattawan in league action today (Thursday) with game time set for 5 p.m. Soccer Saxons split pair of league matches game stretch with a convincing 4-1 victory over East Grand Rapids. Coach Doug Mepham's Hastings squad struck three times in the first half to lead 3-0 at the break. The last two games for Hastings vanity soccer team have been played against its two toughest foes in the O-K White Conference. The Saxons started off the important two- "It just happened where wc were at the right places al the right times," Mepham explained. Jess Gole, Sarah Hayes and Sarah Mepham tallied the Tint half goals with Hayes assisting on Gole's score. Both teams managed one goal in the second half. Hayes notched her second of the game and 13th of the season for the Saxons with Rebecca Mepham gaining the assist. Goalkeeper Katie Willison also came up big for Hastings in the contest with E.G.R. Willison made 10 saves, allowing just the one second half goal. Monday's battle with Zeeland did no( go as the Saxons had hoped it would. Hastings lost the game 3-1 with Gole getting the team's lone goal. Gole sneaked one past the Zeeland goalkeeper with a low shot lo tie the game at 1-1 in the first half. It was her fifth of the year, an indication of her hard work. "She is working very hard on the front line for us," Coach Mepham said. "She’s fearless and thinks well under pressure." The Hastings coach has been pleased with his team's progress, but felt they took a step back in the matchup with the Chix. "The girls have been playing well lately, but they let Zeeland beat us with simple mistakes," Coach Mepham said. "Zeeland was one step ahead of us the whole game in intensity." The Saxons, 6-3 overall and 3-3 in the O­ K White, will attempt to regain that intensity Friday in a league game at Hudsonville. The scores continue to drop for the Hastings golf team. On Monday the Saxons scored a 208 to finish second in a three-team meet at the Forest Hills Country Club. The host Forest Hills Central team finished first with a 186 and Northview ended up third with a 298. Tammy Obreiter had Hastings top score with a 48. Sarah Bellgraph tallied a 50, Casey Anderson and Leah Pumford each carded rounds of 55 and Lindsey Micel had a nine-hole score of 56. Stacey Fill and Anne Distad, both of Forest Hills Central, were the event's medalists with impressive rounds of 42. Hastings placed third al its first conference match on April 15 with a 213 team score. Wyoming Park posted the winning tally of 204 and Lowell finished one stroke ahead of the Saxons with a 212. Tammy Obreiter led Hastings with a 50, Casey Anderson carded a 52. Lindsey Micel fired a 55 and Sarah Bellgraph scored a 56. Ihird place was again the finish at the April 18 Marshall Invitational where the Saxons tied for third with L.C.C. with a 286. Portage Central finished first with a 264 and Kalamazoo Central, the defending Class A champions, ended up second with a 280. Obreiter and Christy Anderson were third in the best ball format with a solid score of 87. Bellgraph and Mice! carded a 99, while Casey Anderson and Becky Carr tallied a 100. Goalkeeper a difference for JV soccer team Goalkeeper Ivy Malone hu given up juxt three goal, in the last three games as Hastings' junior vanity soccer team has lied twice during that span. The JV hooters tied Zeeland 1-1 on Monday, lost lo a talented Earl Grand Rapids squad 2-0 on April 25 and tied Northview 0­ 0 on April 23. Nikki Matthews scored with seven minutes remaining in the Tint half to give the JV Saxons a tie with Zeeland. Malone, sweeper Tonya Krick and stopper Anna Lewis applied solid defense Teri Daws. Sarah Byington, Erin EngHurt and Cheri Baker were key Hastings performers in the loss to E.GJL Defense also was important in the matchup with Northview. Vai Hcffelbtnacr. Andi Fond. Tiffany Swift and Malone nude some great defensive plays to preserve the The junior varsity soccer team is now 1-4­ 2 for the season. JV baseball finds White tough Defense and free passes hindered Hastings' JV baseball team Monday in a 13-6 loss to Lowell. Hastings' pitchers gave up 10 walks and the team's fielders made six errors as Lowell scored 12 runs, half of those coming in the fifth inning. Adam Whitney led the Saxons with two hits. Brian Dunn. Mike Nystrom and Andy Keller each had hits that resulted in RBI. The loss dropped the JV squad to 3-9 overall and 0-4 in the O-K White. Whitney had two hits in both games of a doubleheader, but Hastings still fell twice to F.H.C. by 6-3 and 14-7 scores on April 25. 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U you cm? a hoM rf �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 1997 Greenfield’s work on mound steller Hastings coach Jeff Simpson has seen a lot of high school baseball in his day. So when he says something about a certain performance, you know that his words are right on (he ball. Saxon pitcher Eric Greenfield had a gem of a game in a 1-0 win over Hudsonville on April 23. Greenfield threw 83 pitches, allowed just three hits, fanned three and walked just three Eagle hitters to pick up i very impressive victory. "Il was one of the best games for a high school pitcher." Simpson exclaimed. "He (Greenfield) was in control the whole game Around the. Tracks long." Matt Moore and Larry Bailey each collected hits for Hastings, who scored the game-winning run without the aid of a single hit. Nick Thornton drew a walk, advanced to second on a pass ball, was sacrificed to third and came home on a sacrifice fly off me bat of Andrew Courtright Simpson's crew lost 6-5 and 11-2 to 1 -rest Hills Central on April 25 in league douolehcadcr action. On Monday Hastings was blanked by Lowell 5-0 in a game that lasted only one and a half hours. The Saxons charged out to a 2-0 lead in the opener versus F.H.C. and trailed by just one run. 4-3, heading into the sixth inning. But the Rangers tallied two in the sixth to open up their advantage. Hastings* runs came in pairs with two in the fourth, two in the fifth and two in the seventh. Josh Storm went 2-for-4 with one ran scored and Bailey was 2-for-3. The Saxons had 10 total hits in Game I. In Game 2, Hastings managed just 6 hits compared to its opponents 12 and fell by 9 runs. The Saxons got on the board first, leading early in the game 2-0, but the Rangers came back to get their licks, collecting 8 runs off starting pitcher Tyler Allerding. Defense was again a positive in (he baseball contest with Lowell. Hastings committed zero errors behind Greenfield, who allowed 6 hits on 78 pitches with 4 walks and a strike out. Hitting stars for Hastings included Thornton and Greenfield, who both went 2for-3 at the plate. The Saxons out-hit the Red Arrows 7-6. Hastings' 3200 relay squad scored points for the Saxon boys on Saturday (Photo by Perry Hardin) y y ' Firsts came from Youngs in the shot pul (50-6), Stafford in the 100 (11.52), VanDerMolen in the high jump (6-0), Cooney in the 1600 (4:43.33) and the 800 (2:05.84), Cross in the pole vault (12-6), Endres in the 400 (52.4), Purscll in the long jump (18-11) and Rounds in the 3200 (10:38.37). Stafford and Bender also were on the winning 800 (1:38.9) and 400 (47.29) relay teams. Jim Storms and Endres also took pan on the 8OJ team as did Varney and Lowell got the better end of the April 17 dual, prevailing 80-57. The Saxons had seven wins in total: Youngs in the shot pul (52-11 1/4), Pohja in the high jump (6-0), Cross in the pole vault (12-0), Stafford in the 100 (11.47), Endres in the 400 (52.75) and the 200 (23.74) and Stafford. Storms, Bender and Endres in the 800 relay (1:35). Forest Hills Central scored three times in the bottom of the sixth to go ahead 6-1 before Hastings came back with two runs in the lop of the seventh. Besides Whitney's two hits. Bundy and Nystrom al<o collected two hits in the opener. Bundy had one double and 2 RBI. Five errors led to ten unearned runs for F.H.C. in the nightcap. Keller had two doubles to go along with Whitney’s two hits. The visiting Hudsonville team blanked Hastings 4-0, allowing the Saxons just one hit on April 23. Bundy had the hit and Hastings* pitcher Bob Cole fanned eight Hudsonville hitters. Chris Olmstead on (he 400 squad. Vs. Lowell Local drivers making early season marks Six Barry County drivers found success on the Kalamazoo Speedway track on April 26. That area surge was led by Middleville rookie star Brian Bergakker. Bergakkcr, who is 19th in points, took 10th in his factory stock heat but finished fifth in the feature race. Last week, Bergakker was sixth in the feature event. Steve Carter was 10th in his heat and sixth in the feature. Carter currently stands in eighth place in the point standings. Brad Shellenbargcr was the third local wheel who participated in the factory stocks. Shellenbarger, now 25th in points, had an 11th place finish in his heat race and took 20th in the feature. Ron Finkbeiner, who goes by the nickname of "Pit Bull", stands in the 24th position in the point standings after taking 14th in his feature last Saturday. In Finkbeinefs heal race the local driver wound up in the fifth slot. 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Ponduteum (n-(l-ethyfpropyf) - 553. or Arsenal (isopropyiamino saM of bnaxapyr (2-(4,5-dihydro4-methyf-4-(1-mefhylethy1) -5-oxy- (1-H-imidazoi-2y) -3- Lyons finished seventh in his heat and ninth in the feature event. High was sixth in the heals and in the feature race look 12th. A special 4-in-1 show, plus the Dwarf cars, will be the attractions this Saturday at the Speedway. Berlin Raceway Joe Bush, of Hastings, finished seventh in the 40-lap feature race for Late Model Stocks last Saturday at Berlin. Veteran driver Tim DeVos won the event which helped to kick off the 1997 season at the local track. Bush's finish pul him in third place in the Late Model point standings. Bush currently has 32 points. Joe Mazie stands in the No. I slot with 51 points. Another exciting Late Model Slock Car race is set for this Saturday at Berlin. Bush, the 1992-93 track driving champion, will be among the event's favorites. 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Weed; HI-DEP IVM, Dimethylamino Sait of (2. 4Dichtorophonoryacotic add) 33.2%. and Diethanolamne Sait of (2, 4-Dich*orophenoxyacebc add) 16.3%. and Tolar (Chkxsulfuron). 2-Chkxo-N-((4-methoxy-6 methnyl1-1, 3. 5-iri- • Announcements • Thank Yous • Name Cards • Guest Books Napkins • Paper Products TO: JUAN BEMONES IT tS ORDEBED: you foil to do so. o dofoult judgme-tt may bo complo'n’ fi**f in com. each wook in HASTINGS BANNER (3) consecutive April 14. 1997 RICHARD M SHAW (V8) A surfactant, Cttry-Pkn or X77 (akyiarytodyoxenthytene. Glycols. cartons. A drift control agent. 41-A (Polyacrylamide and Polysaccharide) or More (polyvinyl Polymer) w« also be used as needed In all spraying operations. Save 15% Off All LOCATIONS Graduation Printing AU guardrail sections on state highways (I, US and M Routes) in AJtogan. Berrien. Branch. Cattoun, Cass. Kalamazoo, St Joseph, and van Buren Counties. Appkcstion wii be made between May 5. and June 30.1997. Hurry Expires May 2nd, 1997 Shoulder spray will be applied to BL 1-94 into Benton Harbor, and US-31 (new road) in Semen County: 1-69 in Branch and Calhoun Counties Application wfli be made between July 1. and August 1, 1997. Weed spray will be applied to 1-69 in Branch and Calhoun Counties, and 1-94 in Calhoun. Kalamazoo. Van Buren, and COUPON MORTGAGE SALE — Default hot boon modo In Compton ond Priscilla B. Compton, his wife to First Federal of Michigan (n/k/a First Federal of Michigan, tho Michigan operating name of Charter claimed to be due at the dote hereof the turn of Fif­ ty Throe Thousand Six Hundred Twenly Six and 64/100 Dollar* (553.626.64). including interest at 8.67 % per annum. will be foreclosed by J solo of tho mortgoged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the cost door entrance to tho Court House in Hastings. Michigan, ot 10:00 o'clock a.m.. Local October 31. 1997. Wfe 're your COMPLETE Graduation Printing Store (616) 945-9554 Fax:(616) 945-5192 74c • I reminoer The People per Brush spray will be applied to selected locations on 1-196 in AJiegan, and Van Buren Counties; 1-94 in Berrien. Van Buren. Kalamazoo. Calhoun Counties: 1-69 in Branch, and Calhoun Counties. M-66 in Calhoun County, and US-131 and M222 in AJiegan and Kalamazoo Counties. Application will be made between August 4 and November 7. 1997. All applcatons Wil t» made by carWied appleators employed by the Department of Transportation. For further information contact: John Cape. Resource Specialist Michigan Department of Transportation 1501 E Kilgore Road Kalamazoo. Ml 49001 Phone. (616) 337-3914 This notice is published per Regulation 637 Act 171. Public Acts ol 1976. as amended Prairieville. Borry County. Michigan, and are described OS: Lot 43. Shongra La Estates Number 2. Township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. Tax Roll No 09-012-475-001.09 Commonly Known As: 14176 South Lake Doster Dr. During the six months immediately following the sale, tho property moy be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. tho pro- Dotod April 7. 1997 First Federal of Michigan Kenneth I Urwilior II (P36765) 1001 Woodword Avenue Detroit. Ml 48226 (3791 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 1, 1997 — Page 13 Bowlers live it up in Reno A phrase used to describe ladies having a gixxl ole’ lime is Ladies Nighl Out. rhat does nol come close lo describing lhe amount of fun. and intense competition, that a group of local ladies arc enjoying in a national bowling event. Over 75 ladies who live in and around the Hastings area have or will compete in this year's Women's International Bowling Congress Nationals in Reno. Nev The competition, which opened in early March and runs through July, is a way for the area’s Local lady bowlers, this group included, had a great time on their trip to Reno for the National tournament. BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 49-15; Advanced Commercial Printing 46-18; Pin Seekers 42-22; Flexfab 36-28; Woodmansee Sawmill 34-30; Hastings Bowlers 33-31; Viking 28-36; Lockshop 22-38; Mostellcr Graphics 21-39; * Bye 5-59. Mens High Gaines & Series G. Snyder 201; G. Hause 222-564; M. Christensen 183; P. Scobey 229; H. Bowman 193; L. Burch, Jr. 143; D. Maylneik 206; J. Haight 191; D. Wordell 200. Womens High Games 4 Series V. Scobey 167-385; S. Landis 191-511; J. Gasper 512; P.Guy 511;T. Phenix 182-455;G. Buchanan 501. Wednesda. Bowlers Final Saandtags ! H * S Machine 83-15; F.H. Parties >75H-52h; Mills Landing 71-57; Lifestyles ■7OW-57H; Mace's Ph. 7OV4-57W; Eye & Ent ^Specialists 68-60; Misfits 67-61; Valley Real­ ty 66-62; Nashville Chiropractic 63-65; Hair Care Center 62tt-65W; Varney’s Stables 62-66 High Games and Series — L. Elliston 199-341; T. Soya 178-511; K. Becker 192-517; B. Vrogindcwey 179-461; fc. Vanasse 180-489; G. Cochran 183-441; J. Leo 180-435; Y. Markley 157-433; J Doster 158-426; B. Blakely 168-159; C. Pruden 179-470; J. Pettengili 170-395; D. Bums 147-386; T. Case 135-364; J Harper 174-401; C. Watson 168-449; J. George 158-432. K. Keller 128-362; T Christopher 184; L. Barnum 186; P. Frederickson 166; E. Mesccar 158; B. Estep 157; M. Brimmer 461; B Wilson 421 Thursday A.M. LeHarves 84-40; Question Marks 81-43; Leftovers 68to-55tt; Bosleys 68*6-55^; Varneys 57^-66^6; Hummers 56*>6-67^; New Team 56-68; Hastings Bowl 52-72; Lucky Shots 50^-73 Mr Early Birds 44-80 Good Games and Series — S. Glasgow 210-538; F. Ruthruff 218-511; C. Stuart 178-481; L Jackson 201-475: S. Lambert 181-472; S. Salazar 165-472; J. Lewis 176-445; B. Estep 160-436; T. Teixeira 152-434; E. Dewitt 139-406; S. Teunesscn 150-393; C. Lake 133-369; B Norris 169; I. Ruthruff 159; O. Gillons 159; D Olmstead 159; D. Collier 149; B. Sexton 146. best to match their lane skills with roughly 75,000 bowlers from around the country. It is also an event that allows bowlers to do a lot of fun things that don't necessarily have anything to do with the spurt < . uowling. The Nationals arc being held this year al the National Reno Bowling Stadium and lhe cost, per bowler, is an affordable $55. The $55 allows each individual to roll three games with the ’cam. three games in a doubles competition and three games in singles. The fee docs not include the amount that will be needed for transportation nor docs it count the monies that will be spent on frivolous type activities. In July, each team will receive back printouts that show how they did against lhe other teams who competed. Doris Greenfield, of Hastings, just returned from her 22nd consecutive trip to the Nationals. Greenfield. 74. hopes to al least play in three more Nationals so she can receive a plaque that honors her participation in 25 tournaments. Greenfield, who has bowled for over 30 years, enjoys both the companionship and activities found at the Nationals. "It's just (about) being with people from all over the United States." Greenfield explained. As far as the other local rollers who went this year to Reno their memories vary. Fun and marks tend to be al the top of their lists. "The highlight of the trip was Virginia City and my 225 game.' Lindy Tilley, of Nashville, said. "The stadium was just unbelievable. Wc para-Jed down and a video showed us coming in.’ The video is the Nationals way of making all of the bowlers feel like a star. Before they begin competing, a special introduction takes place lo announce who they arc and where they arc from. Hastings, and BarryCounty. are well-represented in lhe names voiced through the speaker. For Freeport's Tammy Daniels, the excitement was just getting out of lhe Barry County area. “Getting away and lhe beautiful weather," Daniels said of her fondest memories from lhe trip lo Reno. “It was 70 degrees and very sunny." Freeport's Jill Lewis vividly remembers Swan Valley, a destination her group visited on their way to Reno. Lewis also liked the “awesome" ski resort that they frolicked at during the trip. Bonny Moody, of Springport, also enjoyed the bowling... and all of the sites? that went along with it. "We left the Michigan Moon in Lake Tahoe," Moody said. "The trip was just awesome and lhe train ride was incredible." See BOWLERS continued from page 14 YMCA NEWS LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE YMCA of Barrv County Adult Coed Volleyball Te® W-L Digit................................................................. 22-2 HastingsSaxons................................................ 17-7 Ferrell Gas........................................................ 15-9 Hastings Mfg.................................................. 14-10 Delton Panthers.............................................. 3-21 Hastings Sanitary............................................1-23 Results 1st Match Hastings Sanitary...................................... W-L-L Delton Panthers........................................ L-W-W Ferrell Gas................................................W-W-W Hastings Mfg................................................L-L-L Digit................ -...................................... W-W-W Hastings Saxons... ..................................... L-L-L 2nd Match Hastings Sanitary........................................ L-L-L Hastings Mfg........................................... W-W-W Delton Panthers........................................... L-L-L Digit..........................................................W-W-W LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN Hastings Saxons........................................ W-W-L Ferrell Gas................................................... L-L-W TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: 3rd Match Hastings Sanitary........................................ L-L-L -Dig-lt..........................................................W-W-W Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 9,1997. Hastings Mfg.............................................. L-W-L Hastings Saxons........................................ W-L-W THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1997, IS MONDAY, MAY 12, 1997. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 1997, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Ferrell Gas........................................... W-W-W Delton Panthers. ....................................... L-L-L 4th Match Hastings Samur,........................................ L-L-L Hastings Saxons...................................... W W W Digit........................................................... W-L-W •Ferrell Gas................................................... L-W-L Delton Panthers........................................... L-L-L Hastings Mfg....................................... W W W YMCA of Barry County and lhe Hatting; Youth Council'; Adult Floor Hockey Team Red........... Blue Green ... . Grrs Yellow .......................................... ........................... .................................. ................................. ...................................... W-L-T 3-1-2 3-1-2 3-1-J 1-3-2 0-4-1 Results Green 4 i«. Grey 4; Red 6 vs Blue 6 A Pair of Sweeps Delton and Middleville played varsity doubleheaders in softball and baseball Tuesday with Delton winning 9-1 and 12-2 softball games and Middleville taking 23-4 and 8-6 contests on the baseball diamond. Up top. Delton shortstop Crystal Miller throws to first. On bottom, Panther Corey Mmgerink slides safely into second base. (Photos by Perry Hardin) To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your country, city or township clerk’s office. Persons planning to reg­ ister with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. Sally A. Adams Secretary. Board of Education THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default hos been modem the conditions of O mor'gage made by JOSEPH f. QUtSENBERRY ond DARCY J QUISENBERRY. hut­ band and wile, to Woodhams Mortgage Copora lion. Mortgagee, doted July 27. 1995 and recorded on August 11. 1995 in liber 636. on Page 395. Barry County Records. Mkhigon. ond was assigned by xdd mortgage to the CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION, os assignee by an assignment doled July 27. 1995 which was recorded on August 1. 1995. in liber 636. on Page 402. Barry County Records, on whkh mortgage there is claimed to be duo at the dale hereof tho sum ol Fifty-Four Thou­ sand Five Hundred Thirty-Three and 31 100 dollars ($54,533.31). including interest at 8.50% per annum Under tho power ol sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage Will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgoged promises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on Juno. 12. 1997. Said promises ore situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Mkhigon. ond are described os: Port of Lots 451 and 452 ol the original plot of the City, formerly Village of Hostings described os follows: Beginning ot a point on the Northeasterly line of State Street which lies North 75 degress 0 minutes West 70.5 loot from the intersection ol said Northeasterly line of State Street and the Center Line of Hanover Street; thence North 75 degrees West 42 feet; thence North 21 degrees 51 minutes East 99 feet, thence along the right-of-way of the Mkhigon Central Railrood on a curve, the Chord ol whkh bears South 52 degrees 29 minutes East 42 feet: thence South 21 degrees '4 minutes West 82.5 feet to the place of beginning. Together with on easement appurtenant to Said Land for purposes ol ingress and egress thereto and driveway purposes over that real estate described os: commencing at a point on the Northeasterly line of Stale Street which lies North 75 degrees 0 miutes West 70.5 from the intersection of said Nor­ theasterly line of Stale Street ond rhe center line of Hanover Street for a place of beginning, said point being hereinafter designated as point A: thence North 21 degrees 14 minutes East 82.5 feet to a point hereinafter designated os Point 8; thence along the right-of-way line of Michigan Central Railrood on a curve, the chord ol whkh bears South 52 degrees 29 minutes East to a point 4 feet I ince distant from the line which extends from point A to point 8 to a point that is South 75 degrees 0 minutes East of and approximately 4 feet 1 ince from the place ol beginning; thence North 75 0 minutes West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Doted: Moy I. 1997 CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trotl t Trott. PC Attorneys lor CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION XI50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms Michigan 48025 File 497042843 (4 29J NOTICE TO TME RESMOfTG OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Borry County Planning Commission will conduct a publk hearing for the following Special Use Permits: REHEARING OF CASE NO SP 17-96 - Gary A. Hayword, (applkont). LOCATION: At 7722 Guernsey Lake Rd. on the North side between McKibben ond Norris Rds. in Sec. 24. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit to operate a salvage yard. CASE NO. SP. 6-97 — Kelly Sandy, (applkont); Scott and Kelly Sandy, (property owners). LOCATION: At 7970 Lindsey Rd. on the West side between Nine Mile 4 lewis Rds. in Sec. 20. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting o special use permit for a home occupation ie.. one chair hair salon in a pro­ posed detached accessory building. CASE NO. SP 7-97 — Andre I. Pierre Jr., (applkont). LOCATION At 6905 Solomon Rd. on the Southwest comer of Salomon and Pormolee Rds. in Sec. 8. Irving Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for a dog kennel. CASE NO SP 8 97 - Howard Hymer. (appli­ cant' LOCATION: At 5028 S Bedford Rd. (M-37) on the West side between Mixer and Brogan Rds. in Sec. 9. Baltimore Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation in a detached accessory building for constructing yard barns. CASE NO SP. 9 97 — Lakewood Publk Schools. LOCATION On the Northwest comer of Brown and Velte Rds. in Sec. 3. Woodland Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit to construct a public school. MEETING DATE Moy 19. 1997. TIME: 7:Xp m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Low Building ol 220 West Court St.. Hostings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing Will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members before the hearing. The special use applications are available for public inspection ot the Borry County Planning Of­ fice, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948-48X for further information. The County of Borry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids ond services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meetlng/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Borry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. Stale Street. Hostings Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Noncy L Bovrsma Barry County Clerk (5/1) I �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 1, 1997 COURT NCUUS: A Hastings man alleged to have commit­ ted a kidnapping and sexual assault in Newaygo County, was sentenced in Barry County Circuit Court for crimes prosecutors said were related to the Newaygo case. Jerry C. Harston Jr.. 25. of 993 Gcrke Road. Hastings, pleaded guilty in District Court earlier this month to a case of writing a check while having no account and to be­ ing a second time habitual offender. In ex­ change for his plea, a second case in which he was charged with being a felon in posses­ sion of a firearm, writing a check while hav­ ing no account and being a second time ha­ bitual offender, was dismissed. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell said Harston had used the bad checks to purchase a rifle, a shotgun and a hunting knife. He used those weapons in the alleged kidnapping, she continued. McDowell said lhe plea agreement also stipulated that prose­ cutors would recommend a sentencing cap of 12 months in jail, based on the fact he is facing more serious offenses in Newaygo Harston's attorney. Terry Knoll, said he was convicted of his first felony in 1989 when he was 17 or 18 years old. but other than misdemeanor convictions in 1989 and 1991 and a violation of youthful trainee sta­ tus. he had no other criminal offenses. Knoll said Harston "has some educational type of disability" and it had been recom­ mended through much of Harston's adult life that he receive counseling and treatment for LOSE WEIGHT BEFORE SUMMER All natural. Dr recommended. Safe, simple and guaranteed. What have you got to lose...but inches. Call Dorris at 616-868-7099. BIG SCREEN TV FOR SALE: Responsible party lo take on small monthly payments. Good Credit A Must Call 1-800-718-1657. OUTSTANDING OPPOR­ TUNITY: Retail sales 616-623-6521 depression. He added that the Friend of the Court believes Harston may have gone into a major depression after his wife left, taking their 2-year old child, which led to his recent criminal activity. Circuit Judge James Fisher said he agreed that Harston's prior performance indicated he was a poor probation candidate, but the plea agreement capped how long he could sen­ tence him. He sentenced Harston to 12 months proba­ tion with 12 months in jail and credit for 186 days served. Restitution will be deter­ mined at a later dale. In other recent court business: • Motions to suppress breath test results and dismiss a case against Michael G. Allen. 43. of Bellevue, were denied. Allen is charged with third offense drunk driving and second offense driving on a sus­ pended or revoked license. Allen's attorney. Gordon Shane McNeill, argued that because a required weekly test of the breathalyzer used had not been performed, Allen's breath test should be suppressed. He argued that People v. Willis stated a viola­ tion of administrative rules such as this brings the test results into question. Assistant Prosecutor David Makled said dexterity tests provided a probable cause to indicate drunk driving. He said another ad­ ministrative rule requiring 120-day tests had PUPPIES: ready logo, for more information. 517452-9417 ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for walerbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-8OO-387-OO35. West Mich. HOUSE: Opening SaL May 3rd. Flower flats, all still $6 JO, hang­ ing plants 10" $6.50-$9J0. We’ve added more flats includ­ ing caarading Petunia hanging plants. Located between Delton and Hastings at 9808 Cedar Creek Rd. (across from cemet­ ery.) Open 7 days a week 10sm-7pm until sold ouL 1994 BASS TRACKER TX17 fishing boat. Includes trailer, 40hp motor, depth sounder, trolling motor with battery. Excellent condition $5,500. 616-945-9357_______________ HARRIS FLOAT BOAT 24ft 30hp evenrude motor. Must sell $1500. 795-2003____________ RICE LAKE ONTARIO Cedar Cove Resort A-1 fishing, newly renovated housekeeping cottages, boat rental Brochures, 1-888-673-5363 12-VOLT FENNER FLUID POWER HYDRAULIC UNITS. Self-contained. I-ike Monarch. $250. Call 616-945-9340, after 6:00pm. 12-VOLT FENNER FLUID POWER HYDRAULIC UNITS. Self-contained. Like Monarch. $250. Call 616-945-9340, afta 6:00pm. AARON TIPPIN TICKETS FOR SALE: 2 for August 12. 1997, 7pm al Calhoun County Fair, non-assigned track scats. Call 948-2081 after 4pm or leave message.____________________ IMS GRAND AM: black, quad 4, 2dr., great shape, $2J95 OBO. 367-4622_____________ FARMALL CUB: Soowblade, plow, sickle mower, cultivator, good tires, new battery, runs good, $2,000. 945-9899 FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybrid bluegills, rainbow trout, walleye, largemouth and small­ mouth bass, catfish, perch, fathead minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM. 08988 35ih Sl, Gobles, Ml 49055. (616)-628-2056 Days, 624-6215 evenings.________________ FOR SALE: Davenport bed that you pull out Real nice, almost new, $75; Washing machine, Ringer type Kenmore $25. 945-2644____________________ FOR SALE: Large enclosed single axle ulilitiy trailer. $600 OBO. 945-5516_____________ FOR SALE: Styrofoam insula­ tion. 3/4" thick x 21"x8ft long. $1.00 per sheet 616-671-4357 JENSON CONSOLE PIANO with bench, great condition, originally $1,200 will sell for $1,000. Floral cooler, $1,500 Can 616-948-4265. __________ TIRES: American racing chrome wheels, and road hugger. Radial GT, 2 sets of 4 14x7, 1 set new, paid $800 asking $400; Other sets 1 year old, paid $700 asking $300; Truck cap, blue, long bed; Siding windows $150; Word processor, Smith Corona $125. 616-945-3733 • Joel A. Sniezek. 41, of Shelbyville, wu ordered to attend a long-term in-patient sub­ stance abuse program after he wu accused of violating terms of probation. McDowell said the probation department wu willing lo give Sniezek "one lut chance" based on his put cooperation with probation officers. Sniezek's attorney, David Dimmers, said Sniezek understands that the court is skepti­ cal about his chances to kick his drinking problem. He said Sniezek needs the court's help in getting into a program, but that he is willing to work on it. "None of us can hold your hand and make you quit drinking,” Fisher said in imposing sentence. He said he haled to send alcoholics to prison, "but I get to the point where I don't have any other choice." He sentenced Sniezek to continue proba­ tion and enter a long-term residential sub­ stance abuse program. CEDAR GREEN GREEN­ A'(. i. 1993 IMMOBILE HOME: in Middleville. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, central heal and air, dishwasher, frost free refrigera­ tor. Priced to sell. 795-7908 WANTEDDRUMS: Cymbals, snares, sets, etc., for cash! Call Dave 616-795-9527 been followed in October and February, with the February test being done lhe day before Allen was tested. Makled said the case boiled down to a violation of administrative rules. Fisher said although the 120-day test was done lhe day before Allen was tested, Mc­ Neill's argument seemed to suggest that if one week in early 1997 was missed, all other tests with that breathalyzer were suspect, "so from that point forward you could never use (hai machine again." McNeill contended if lhe weekly lest was missed, a certified operator had to recertify lhe machine, otherwise police would need to obtain blood samples from suspected drunk drivers. But Fisher said if the test results indicated the machine had noi been working properly, he might "see il differently." He also pointed out Allen had not been tested during the week that was missed and that all other weekly tests had been within tolerance. After denying both motions, Fisher sched­ uled Allen for a May 27 trial. Prosecutors (hen dismissed a charge against Allen of flee­ ing and eluding a police officer. 1993 WHITE CHRYSLER NEW YORKER, 5th Avenue. Under 34,000 miles, loaded. A beautiful car! Asking $12,700. 616445-4152________________ 1996 CHRYSLER LHS: Black, loaded, 13,000 miles, $21J00. Call 616-945-4494 RIMS AND TIRES: 35" BF Goodrich mod TA. cm 15x10 center line rims, 6 bolts, Chevy/ GMC/Toyota $1,500 new $1,000 OBO. 367-4622 CATERING BISINESS AND POPERTY $125,000. Richland Ml call 616465-7515. EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Dan Vetter, 795-7830____________________ FREELANCE GARDENER. Degreed, experienced, ask for Iris. 616-945-9712___________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Fstimates, jue Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasionaI cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message NOTICE Hastings City Sank KRIZ0NS CLUB Nova Scotia Travel Show has been changed from Tuesday. May 6th to Thursday. May 8th at 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of Hastings City Bank. Hastings. The Nova Scotia Trip will be August 12th thru August 20th. For information call Jerie Sheldon at 616-945-2401. LAKEFRONT WALL LAKE, DELTON Modem 2bd, one year lease, references and depo­ sit. Phone evenings or weekends Call 616423-8218. MOVING SALE: Conches, table, chain, around 300 books, miscellanous. 1460 N. Woods Dr., Long Lake, Delton. Satur­ day A Sunday, Ham to 4pm. FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 bedroom, 2 baths, Cape Cod in Hastings. 10 yean old, all new carpeting, paint and mainfloor. Attached garage, located in great neighborhood for kids, unique backyard with woods. 3 minutes from school and downtown. Must see, owner anxious. Best time to call 7- 10pm, other times leave messy. 616-9484137 NORTHERN MICHIGAN PROPERTY: Antrim County, 10.01 beautiful acres with woods and fields. Remote hunting and camping State land nearby. $9900, $500 down, $130/mo^ 11% land contract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 or www.oortherniandco.com ALL STUDENTS: Local firm has summer work openings, $1025 to start. No experience necesary. Work with other students. Call 616-245-3882 BOOKKEEPER/ CLERICAL: To $12/Hr ♦ Benefits! Entry/Skilled! Busy Office! 616-949-2424. Jobline Fee. CITY HIGHWAY MAINTE­ NANCE: To $15.3OHr ♦ Bene­ fits! Overtime* Trainee/Skilled! Start now! 616-949-2424. Jobline Fee._________________ EXPRESS DELIVERY DRIVER: To $800/Wk ♦ Bene­ fits! Local Route! Co. vehicle. Needed now! 616-949-2424. Jobline Fee.__________________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl, Freeport, Ml EOE INSIDE SALE: For area trans­ portation company. Knowledge of transportation industry help­ ful but will train the right indivi­ dual Flexible hours full/parttime, base plus commission. Send resume with salary require­ ments to: DTS P.O. Box 257 Cloverdale, Ml 49035_______ MAILROOM CLERK/ PHONE OPERATOR: To $13J1/Hr. ♦ Benefits! Entry/ Skilled level! Major Co.! Needed now! 616-949-2424. Jobline Fee._________________ NOW HIRING: Full-time. Concrete Construction, no experience neccessary. 616-948-2618_______________ PURCHASER/BUYER: To $34,000/Yr ♦ Great benefits! Major co.! Great people skills! 616-949-2424. Jobline Fee. SECRETARY: Part tune, fiex ible hours, for local transporta­ tion company. Send resume to: DTS P.O. Box 257 Cloverdale. Ml 49035 • Thomas L. Swainston, 45, of 307 High St., Middleville, pleaded no contest to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct with a year-old, and being a second lime habitual 9offender. In exchange for his plea, prosecu­ tors will recommend a sentencing cap of 12 months and dismiss a charge of second-de­ gree criminal sexual conduct. Sentencing wu scheduled for May 15. • Ryan P. Kearney, 17, of 8453 Willson Drive. Middleville, filed a written waiver of arraignment Not guilty pleas were entered on nis behalf to charges of second degree home invasion and larceny in a building. • Travis L. Pinks, 17, of 227 Lakeside Drive, Delton, wu sentenced to jail after he pleaded guilty in March in District Court to a charge of larceny in a building. In ex­ change for his plea, a charge of second degree home invasion wu dismissed. McDowell said it appeared Pinks insti­ gated and led the offense with his co-defen­ dant Owsley, where the two broke into a house and stole a safe. "At this time, he hu very little direction in life," she said, adding Pinks hu only an eighth grade education. She asked the court to follow the probation department's recom­ mendation of six months in jail. Pinks' attorney, William Doherty, said this is Pinks* first adult offense and that he recognizes the effect of the crime on the vic­ tim. Doherty also said he didn't think Owsley wu being entirely truthful that he followed Pinks into the crime. "1 think the harshness of the sentence hu to do with his name and not lhe facts of this case," Doherty said. He asked that jail time be suspended or done on weekends. Fisher denied a petition to grant Pinks youthful trainee status, but said he would provide for earned early release. He sentenced Pinks to three years proba­ tion with the first six months in jail and credit for two days served. He wu ordered to pay $500 in costs and a $500 fine, with restitution to be determined at a later date. He wu permitted to do community service in lieu of one-half of his fines and costs with work release for that ourpose. Pinks wu also ordered to complei his high school ed­ ucation and be in his residence between mid­ night and 6 a.m. • Juon L. Vandrunen, 18. of Grand Rapids, wu sentenced to jail after he pleaded guilty in March in District Court to a charge of breaking and entering. McDowell said the court had already sen­ tenced Vandrunen's co-defendant Tana Falls, while a third co-defendant, Asa Anderson, still needs to be located. She said it appeared Vandrunen hu lied to probation officers in Kentwood and Barry County and well u to police about hiding stolen property. She aid Vandrunen hu shown no remorse for his actions, which involved stealing about 72 items from the home of a family involved with Prison Ministry. She added Vandrunen wu not appropriate candidate for youthful offender status because of his ac­ tions and prior convictions. "Mr. Vandrunen needs to wake up and be held accountable for his actions." she con­ cluded. Vandrunen's attorney, Terry Knoll, uked lhe court lo follow the recommendation of the probation department. He said if Van­ drunen failed probation on youthful trainee status, the court could bring him back in and revoke that status, which would attach a felony conviction to his record. "1 still believe he's a young man who hu a future," Knoll said. In imposing sentence, Fisher said he wu giving Vandrunen a chance to turn around his actions. “I'm very concerned about your attitude, Mr. Vandrunen. and I have a guarded prognosis of your success," Fisher cau­ tioned. He sentenced Vandrunen to three years probation, with six months in jail and credit for two days served. He ordered Vandrunen lo pay $500 in costs, a $500 fine and $2,014.44 restitution. He made Vandrunen eligible for community service in lieu of one-half his fines and costs and ordered him to be in his residence between midnight and 6 a.m. • Scott D. Parks, 38. of Grand Rapids, was sentenced lo jail after he pleaded guilty earlier this month in Circuit Court to charges of second degree home invasion and of being a second time habitual offender. McDowell said it appeared Parks was the leader in lhe break-in committed with his brother, but that the motivating factor was a serious drug problem. She said his former boss fell he could be a productive member of society if he could slay off drugs. In asking the court to follow the probation department's recommendation, she said, "If he puts his mind to it, he is going to be able to get over his drug problem." Parks* attorney, William Doherty, said Parks acknowledges his role in the break-in and has throughout the case. He said he did­ n't think one year in jail would address Parks' drug problem better than six months in jail and time in a halfway house. He said Parks admits that lhe prospect of 22-1/2 years in prison "hanging over his head" gives him incentive to solve his prob­ lem. In imposing sentence, Fisher said. “I'm going to give you lhe opportunity to get off drugs. Mr. Parks, but I don't think giving you a minimal sentence will be doing you any favors." He sentenced Parks to two years probation with the first 12 months in jail and credit for 34 days already served. He ordered Parks to pay $500 in costs and a $500 fine, half of which can be paid through community ser­ vice. Parks was also ordered to pay $450 restitution and attend mental health or sub­ stance abuse counseling. BOWLERS, cont. from page 13 Hastings* Janet Hurless spent some time in the "immaculate" and "huge" casinos. She says that her favorite game is Black Jack. She didn't have lo go very far lo play that game while in Nevada. "The holds were very nice and were in walking distances to the casinos and the bowling stadium." The WIBC received special honors from Nashville's Kim McMillon. She was impressed with how the National tournament was run and how the WIBC treated bowlers from all over lhe U.S. "Il was nice to go out there and have the WIBC treat you real well." McMillon explained. "The officials were right there lo help you out." But the memories from Reno also had to a lot to do with the friends who came together from home. "It was nice to have the hometown girls in a different state that doesn't sleep." McMillon said. "The anticipation was great." POUC€ BefiT: Charges sought in TK break-in MIDDLEVILLE — One man has been arraigned and police are seeking warrants against three others in connection with the April 3 break-in of Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School. Middleville police said they received a tip from Michigan State Police detectives that a suspect in a burglary they were investigating had information on the TK break-in. The accused include Bobby D. Drake, 19, of Middleville, a 24-year-old Hastings man. a 26-year-old Hopkins man and a 21-year-old Hastings woman. Drake was scheduled for a preliminary examination Wednesday on a charge of breaking and entering. Taken in the break-in was an aquarium containing an iguana. Police said after fliers were distributed describing the missing iguana, two of the men went to an abandoned railway trestle and dumped the iguana and the aquarium into the Thomapple River. Couple’* fight may lead to charge* HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are seeking charges against two Nashville residents after they responded lo an April 26 report of a fight at the Wash King laundromat. Police said the 25-year old woman wanted to take her child to the Vermontville Syrup Festival, but her ex-husband would not let her because it was his weekend for visitation. The man said she then got uptet and began grabbing for lhe child while he held lhe 3year-old girl. He told police the woman began slapping al him, while a 19-year old man also started lo try to grab the child. The girl was injured on the forehead and forearm during the fight, police said. Police said witnesses al the scene confirmed the man's venion of events. They added they attempted to explain to the two suspects that the man did not have to turn over the child before his visitation time was up. but the two were upset and did not want to listen to officers* explanations. Charge* sought in domestic assault BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are seeking a charge of third offense domestic assault against a 39-year-old Delton man after they responded April 24. Deputies said they pulled into a driveway in the 7500 block of S. Wall Lake Road, where a man got out of a van and ran away. The victim told deputies she and lhe man were arguing at a grocery store when he accelerated out of the parking lot with their children. She followed him until his vehicle ran out of gas near the intersection of S he ffield and Brook lodge. The woman said she got the kids out of the van and began to walk back to her car when the suspect grabbed her hair and began punching her. When she attempted to get into the car. she told deputies he grabbed her hair again and slammed her up against the van several times. A witness confirmed the victim's story. Deputies said they could nol find the suspect, but his brother told them he had stopped at his home and left quickly after saying police were looking for him. Local man accused of domestic violence HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man is scheduled for a May 6 pre-trial conference on charges of unlawful entry and domestic violence. Barry County Sheriffs deputies were called April 21 to a home in the 4700 block of Barber Road, where they found Jerry W. Leigh. 31, sitting on a couch drinking beer and a woman yelling al hint. The woman told deputies Leigh had returned from Grand Rapids drunk, which led to an argument. She told deputies after Leigh refused lo leave, she went to a neighbor's home. Leigh followed her there and later pushed her in the chest, she said. The neighbor told deputies Leigh entered her home after she told him nor lo and pushed lhe victim hard enough to almost knock her down. Deputies said Leigh told them he did not leave because he wanted to try lo work out their argument and that the neighbor first told him he could go in, but then told him to wait outside. He added he grabbed the victim by lhe shoulder in an attempt to calm her down so they could talk. Guns reported stolen from home CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — Barry County SherifTs deputies ire investigating an April 21 larceny from a home in the 1000 block of Reed Street. Deputies said the homeowner told them a man had come to the home asking if be could lay low for a while because police were looking for him. He told lhe homeowner they had met al a party and had several mutual friends. The two later went lo Cappon's in Nashville where they became separated. When the victim relumed to the home, he found a tackle box containing guns was missing. He then contacted the mutual friends to see if they knew lhe suspect or might know where he was, but the friends could not identify lhe suspect. The stolen guns were described as a six-shot .22 revolver and a .380 semi-automatic hand gun. The suspect was described as a thin white male in his early 20s with short dark hair and a possible first name of "Fred." Drunk driving citation issued HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies cited an Ontario man for drank driving. Deputies said they were conducting a follow-up investigation April 24 in the 1500 block of S. Hanover Street when Barry County E-911 issued a "be-on-the-lookout" report of a pickup with damage to lhe front and rear after backing into a gas pump. Deputies said they saw a truck matching the description pull into a nearby parking lot. Deputies said the driver. Louis Martin, 36, of London. Ont., had extremely bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. A preliminary breath test registered a .15 percent blood alcohol content. A .10 level is considered drunk driving. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-05-08.pdf 216e2232e6eebb278bd1568cca91e667 PDF Text Text Sen. Abraham to speak May 17 Delton Project wins state award Annual report on business, industry See Special Supplement See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 " F* ’ • V. 4 . /je 1 a?3 ’*?S‘« ft*. ; . ;.ow- r Hastings THURSDAY. MAY 8. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 19 News Briefs Ehlers to have town meeting Third District Congressman Vern Ekten will have * town meeting from uo. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. May 10. as the fire sialion in Hastings to discuss issues facing the 105th Congress. Ehlers, a Republican, will make opening remarks and then the meeting will be opened up to questions and an­ swers. The Third Congressional District inchrden Irving. Carhon. Hastings, Rut­ land. Woodland and Castleton loam­ ships, about two-thirds of Hope Townatrip and the City of Hastings. For more infonnation. Ehlers' Grand Rapids office can be reached at (616) 431-8383. Hastings pharmacist, city councilman and community activist David Jakarta was given this year's Liberty Bell Awwd on LOT tW. WMW. W t. at Barry County Cucuit Conn. Ths award is presented annually by the Bony County Bar Association to a ciiiren in recognition of the honoree's community service. laspcne has been on the council for all but two years since 1976. serving for a time as mayor pro tern. He also has been on the Joint Eco­ nomic Devataptnent Commission, is on the board of directors for MainSueet Savings Bank, has done vohmaeer work for lhe Barry Coc.rly Untied Way and Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and is a Paul Hanis Fellow with lhe Heatings Rotary Club. He is a pharmacist with Bosley Htarmacy. McDonakTa opona at Gun Lake site A smaller version of a McDonald's Restaurant opened its doos leal Satur­ day rooming al the Amoco gm station at the comer of Chief Noonday and Paturson roads. The restaurant will feature a limited mean of standard McDonald's fine and is abom half the siae of the eatery in Hast­ ings. Both franchises are owned by Al Jarvis of Hastings The building, located where Joe's Grocery was a landmark for many yean, is owned by Bill and Joan Weick. The McDonald's replaces a Subway shop, which has been moved to lhe We­ eks' grocery store on 124th Street. ANNER PRICE 5<r Hastings Mfg. retirees picket outside company by Jason Carr Staff Writer About 100 Hastings Manufacturing re­ tirees staged an informational picket Tuesday morning to protest proposed changes in their insurance coverage. The protest was timed to coincide with the company's stockholders meeting. "From what we gathered, some of the stockholders didn't know what was going on. so we thought today was a good day.” said picket organizer Frank Richter. Richter said the retirees were most con­ cerned with changes in lhe co-pay structure for prescriptions. The company wants re­ tirees to pay $59 per month for prescription coverage, plus $10 for each generic prescrip­ tion or $20 for non-generic drugs, he said. "A lol of these people take prescriptions — some two or three a month — so it could add up." Richter said. Retirees were scheduled to attend informa­ tional meetings Tuesday through today (Thursday) to brief them of the changes Some retirees also complained about a comparison in Sunday's Grand Rapids Press of management salaries in West Michigan. The comparison said Hastings' co-CEOs An­ drew Johnson and Mark Johnson were in the top 20 of company executives* salaries in West Michigan, each making a base salary of $192,000 per year. UAW Local 138 retirees president Allie Smith also said the Group Health Plan that took effect in September 1991 stipulated that employees who retired before Jan. 1, 1989. would have the same insurance coverage they did when they working, "so that phrase could apply to a lot of people." Smith said she and other retirees also had received a letter from Andrew Johnson detail­ ing the changes being made, along with en­ rollment sheets for three different plans. "And how do I know which one to enroll in. because they don't provide much informa­ tion about them?" she asked. "But according this," she said pointing to the language in the Group Health Plan. "I don't need to en­ roll in any of them." In a phone interview Wednesday. Andrew Johnson said, "1 :hink a kit of the frustration is because no one had been to the informs- See HCKITS, continued page 3 Leo Demond and Dolores Sheridan were two of the about 100 retirees to picket the company. Demond said Tuesday's picket occurred 68 years to the day he first started to work at Hastings Manufacturing. City, township approve utilities to new school by David T. Young Editor It's not entirely a done deal yet, but prospects are looking very good for the new Star Elementary School finally getting sewer and water services from the city. The Hastings Charier Township Board, in a special meeting Tuesday night, voted 6-0 to approve the City of Hastings extending water and sewer to the school only. The ap­ proval is conditional, awaiting Township Board members and Hastings Area School officials working out some particulars, such as the size of the water main outside the city, by early next month. But Schools Superintendent Carl Schees­ sel said the biggest hurdle, disagreements be­ tween the city and township, now have been cleared. He added that he's happy to have come this far. but time is of the essence. "Well call a special meeting (of the school board) whenever we can," he said. "We're anxious to get this done." Construction on lhe new school has be­ gun, but the utilities are critical right now in order to have Star Elementary finished on time to open in August. Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod "We'll call a special meeting of the board whenever we can. We're anxious to get this done." -Carl Idwaaaa* said Wednesday morning that has pleased with the news of the township's approval. "I'm happy that after all this time things apparently have been resolved and the school will get water and sewer." He added, "We look forward to working with the township to try to resolve any dif­ ferences (over extension of water and sewer) in the future.” School officials last fall asked the city to extend sewer and waler to Star Elementary, which is now under construction just outside the city limits in the township. The City Council agreed, but needed permission from lhe Township Board to bring sewer and water mains onto property in the township. There was little disagreement over running a sewer line to the school, but lhe board insisted that 16 residences along the water main be al­ lowed to hook up at lhe same rate as the school, double the rates for city residences. The city, maintaining such a move would not be in its best interests, rejected the idea and said water should be extended only to the new school under those terms. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes and Township Attorney Lynda Thomsen then came up with a proposed compromise agreement in which the city could extend wa­ ter only to the school, but the township would own the line and the school would be responsible for having it maintained. The City Council gave its approval to the arrangement April 28, and now with town­ ship assent, it's just a matter of working out details and signing the agreements. At Tuesday night's meeting. Schoessel was asked about the schools recently explor­ ing the possibility of drilling a water well if the city and township couldn't reach agree­ ment. He said the schools only filed an amended site plan with the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. "We will pull it (the site plan) if an agreement is worked out." he told the board. There still is some question about the size Engle to receive Book of Golden Deeds award next week Catharine Patricia Engle, who is known as Patty to most, will receive the Book of Golden Deeds award from the Hastings Ex­ change Club next week. The award "honors the quiet good deeds of America's unsung heroes." said a spokesper­ son from lhe club. "These uncommon men and women exist in every city and town and might never receive the acclaim that they de­ serve. if not for this award Engle, a Hastings resident who volunteers for a number of organizations, will be hon­ ored at next week's Mayor Exchange Lun­ cheon at 12 noon Wednesday. May 14 al the Hastings Country Club. The public is invited to attend the lun­ cheon. but reservations have to be made by May 9 by calling Barbara Schondelmayer at 945-4263. Tickets are $8. The luncheon will be attended by Hastings and Coldwater "exchange day" officials. The program will include a talk by former State Rep. Robert Bender who will speak about his trip to Russia. Engle "exemplifies the true spirit of community service." said Susan Smith, as­ sistant librarian at the Hastings Public Li­ brary. The library staff nominated Engle for lhe 1997 Book of Golden Deeds award. Engle "gives her time, talents and heart to a wide range of organizations and people in our community." Smith said. The library staff nominated Engle because of her dedication and willingness to take on any task. She has volunteered at the library for seven years. "She (Engle) really functions as a staff member, often putting in six to eight hours a day more than once a week. In fact, it's not unusual for us to remind her that she's a volunteer and doesn't have to ask permission for time off!" Smith said. At the library. Engle inputs new materials and registers patrons on the library's com­ puter database. "She is living proof that fear of computers and new technology can be overcome as she is proficient on four different computers, including her own." Smith said. As part of her other duties at the library. Engle spends many hours processing new books, videos and bo^ks on tape. "This is a labor intensive job which re­ quires attention to detail and correctness. Re­ cently. we added a new mailing database and See AWARD, continued on page 2 Patty Engle is the 1997 Book of Golden Deeds recipient. She will be honored at a luncheon next week. of the waler main, once it goes beyond city limits into lhe township. City officials have made it clear they intend to use a 16-inch main up to township property. Meanwhile, Hastings Township's attorney recommends an eight-inch main as sufficient, especially if the schools will be the only customer. Trustee Doug Peck said it seems foolish to put in an eight-inch main and then per­ haps need a 16-inch main 10 years later. Schoessel agreed, saying, "It's going in; you might as well put in what you need.” Penrod said the city strongly recommends a 16-inch main "so they don't nave to dig it up later. It's a little bit more money now. but it saves a lot more money later." When asked by the Township Board about who else would pay for the water line, Schoessel said, "We intend to use it now as a private line." Township Trustee Neil Wilder asked if it is possible to regard the new school as an is­ land in terms of utility service, and to forbid anyone else to hook up. Schoessel answered, "We intend it to be a private line until lhe city and township come $M ununts. canttaasd mi pafi 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 8, 1997 Former congressional candidate not wowed by ’96 welfare deal by David T. Young Editor Kim Tunnichff was back in Hastings last Friday. this time to talk about welfare re­ Iorm and the illusion that its work is fin­ ished alter last summer s agreement between President Clinton and the Republican Congress Tunnicliff. who ran unsuccessfully as a DenuKral for Congress in the Seventh Distnct last November, told the First Friday fo­ rum audience. "It’s 3 mistake to think that everything has been taken care of because welfare has been taken away from Washing­ ton and now' is handled by the stales." The welfare legislation enables states to receive block grants" to handle welfare in whatever way they sec fit. Republicans have argued that states can do a better job because they are closer to the people. Tunnicliff disagrees, saying that there now are 50 different laboratories to linker with welfare, some perhaps successfully, some otherwise. he said so many Americans disagree about what welfare is and what should be done about it Too many have misconceptions. “A lol of people assume that food stamps. Medicaid, aid to families with dependent children are grants from the public purse... we lend to think of them as programs for the financially disadvantaged." Tunnichff said. However other "grants from lhe public purse" could include education grants and lax Peptic ulcer program set News Briefs Memorial parade entries are sought The Lawrence J. Bauer American Le­ gion Post No. 45 is looking for entries in the annual Memorial Day parade, which is scheduled for Monday. May 26 Lineup lor the parade will start at 9 a m. on Bollwood Street at Felpausch and the route will proceed west on State Street, north of Broadway with a stop at the Tyden bridge, north to West State Road and then west to Riverside Ceme­ tery The Legion invites all scouts, veter­ ans' groups. 4-H clubs and other organi­ zations to join the parade. Clowns, au­ tomobiles. animals and bicycles are welcome. For more information, call 945-4973. 948-4881 or 945-5471. Love founder to speak here Dr. Virgil Gulkcr. founder of Love Inc., will be guest speaker at the annual Love Inc. Appreciation Breakfast at 9 am. Saturday. May 10. at the Thomapplc Valley Church. 2750 South Wall Lake Road (M-43). Gulkcr started the concept of Love Inc. with the Good Samaritan Center in Holland in 1981. Now there are more than 110 such organizations around the world. including one in Hastings. He also has written two books, in­ cluding "Help Is Just Around the Cor­ ner." Special music and honoring local volunteers will be part of the program. The community is invited. Reserva­ tions must be made by calling 948­ 9555 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays. Spring Health Fair planned The physicians and staff at Eye & Ent Specialists have scheduled a "Spring Health Fair" and open house from 9 a m to I p.m. Saturday. May 10, at their office, 915 West Green St., Hast­ ings There will be free vision screening, glaucoma checks, haring screening, ear checks, blood pressure checks, asthma screening and hearing aid cleanings. Al­ lergy skin tests can be done for a small fee Those w ho drop in can meet the doc­ tors and learn more about the latest technology that has been installed. The physicians include Dr. Kimberly Norris and Dr. David Harrell, ophthal­ mologists. and Dr. Michael Nosanov, an car. nose and throat specialist. No appointments are necessary. For more information, cal) 945-3888. ‘Spring Fling* set for May 16-18 The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an expanded ‘ Spring Fling" this year May 16-18 dunng Michigan Week. Billed as a time to spruce up the community, the events will include a street dance, community-wide garage sale, auction, sales and displays on the courthouse lawn and a Corvette Show at Charlton Park Sunday. May 18. The street sweep" will kick off things at 8 a.m. Friday. May 16. The sweepers will include local business people, government officials, school personnel and members of lhe chamber's Retail Committee. Fhe auction will be at 6 p.m. that day on the courthouse lawn. The street dance Mill be on Church Street and music by “Echo." with food and beverages available. Garage sales on the courthouse lawn May 17 will include churches and civic groups Sellers also may have their sales al their own locations. Cochairs for the event are Julie De­ Boer am! Wesley Robinson. I or more in formal ion. call lhe cham­ ber al 945-2454 f Dr. David Woodliff will present a community education program on peptic ulcers from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. May 15, at lhe Pennock Hospital Conference Center. Woodliff. a family practitioner at Pennock, will talk about the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, which today rarely requires surgery, he will review causes and current treatment for this very common ailment. The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, call 948-3125. Historical Society win meet May 15 The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. May 15, at the old Woodland Town Hall, comer of State and Broadway, in Wood­ land. The program will be presented by Mike Hook, president of the society, who has done extensive research on the 11 Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) units and posts organized in Barry County in the post-Civil War years. Al) meetings of the Historical Society are open to the public. Mother’s Day concert slated Jeff Hunt, gospel singer, songwriter and guitarist from Rochester, N.Y., will present a special Mother’s Day concert at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 11, at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Hunt began his music career in 1972, playing with the Heritage Family from Canada. Five years later he was singing and playing with Doug Oldham. He has been on his own since 1987, recording numerous albums, one of which re­ ceived an International Angel Award. Another was nominated for best country gospel album and he was nominated for male vocalist of the year. Donations for Hunt will be received at the concert. ‘Cardiac Arrest’ event is today The American Heart Association will have a "Cardiac Arrest" fund-raising event today at the MainStreet Savings Bank. Cardiac Arrest Parole Warden Bill Johnson said well-known local citizens will be "arrested" to raise bail in the form of pledges for research and com­ munity service programs. Featured will be a mock courtroom, where "Judge" J.P. Sarver will find the arrestees "guilty" of some unusual charges. Some of the jailbirds will be Judith Aladjem. Pat Buckland. Patrick Coltson, Bill Cook, Kim Doane, Jan Geiger. Deb James, Vicki Jerkatis, Scott McKeown. Gordon Shane Mc­ Neil, Blanche Munjoy, Eldon Ncwmyer, Skip Pranger. Ken Radant. Chad Ruger, Jerry Smith, Eleanor Vonk. Bob Wenger. Bob Williams. Martha Anderson. Tim Johnston. Barb Denny, Ken Neil, Larry Neil and Doug Welton. Those who want to take pan in lhe fund-raising activities may call Johnson at 948-4801. AAUW book sale is this weekend A book sale sponsored by the Hast­ ings branch of the American Associa­ tion of University Women will be held Friday and Saturday. May 9 and 10. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The sale will be held at First Presbyterian Church's Leason-Sharpe Hall in Hast­ ings. Proceeds will go to fund educational scholarships, voter education, and other civic projects of the AAUW. Associa­ tion member Carol Jones Dwyer said this is the first lime in several years that the AAUW has held a book sale. There is still time for those who want to donate books. They can drop them off at the church Thursday while AAUW members are setting up lhe sale. Or they can be dropped off at Dwyer's law offices at 305 South Church St.. Hastings breaks for corporations. Another misconception is that it's an ur­ ban. non-whitc phenomenon. But there are lot of poverty stricken people living in rural areas and most welfare recipients are white. "We need to get beyond the stereotypes." he said. "We like to think that we’re a com­ passionate society, that we help those who can't help themselves or are down on their luck." But the most recent welfare legislation creates more problems for about five million children living below the poverty line and a group Tunnicliff calls "the most economi­ cally challenged population — single moth­ ers." He said that when Clinton was first elected in 1992, he promised to "end welfare as we know it.” but he ran into some problems early. He made three broad proposals: • A huge increase in lhe earned income tax credit, which translated into an extra $1.95 for each hour worked or $3,500 to $3,600 a year for working families. • Health care accessibility, to require em­ ployers to offer it to their workers. This plan was lobbied to death by Republicans, the health care industry and the insurance indus­ try. • For single mothers who could not find work, use government as the employer of last resort. The Republican revolution in the election of November 1994 put a hall to health care reform and other plans. Since then, about the only things that have happened have been an earned income tax credit and an increase in the minimum wage to $5.»5 an hour. "But this doesn't address the needs of sin­ gle mothers who don't have the skills and training (to get jobs)," Tunnicliff said. Then came the legislation Clinton signed in the summer of 1996. Essentially it trans­ ferred welfare from Washington to 50 slate governments in lhe form of block grants. "It created 50 laboratories that set up dif­ ferent systems and let them experiment," he said. But there's a catch that encourages tougher ways to deal with welfare and discourages compassion. "If a stale wants to pay more than its al­ lotment (from the block grants), it must pay lhe full cost out of its own tax dollars,*' Tunnicliff said. "If it wishes to cut benefits or limit eligibility, it gets to keep every dol­ lar it saves." Thus, lhe states could make cuts in wel­ fare and move that money to more popular programs. Since the summer of *96, onethird of the states have set up stricter welfare guidelines. Tunnicliff said it's "because, in part, there's some mona^urbe saved here." The welfare tojMhtioti also b blind to the fact that some people will not find work even at minimum wige because they are un­ skilled laborers. And some take unstable jobs, such as those subject to seasonal de­ mands or changing business climate. It's been said that welfare encourages ma­ lingerers and free riders, Tunnicliff said, but a tough-minded system also would exclude people who can't work. He added that another possibility is for the states to establish a tough system that also is flexible on time limits. "We need to ask what type of society we are and what the goals are for a welfare sys­ tem and how much we are willing to pay," he said. Tunnicliff pointed out that even if an un­ Kim Tunnicliff chats with an audience member immediately after his talk about welfare at the monthly First Friday forum at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. skilled mother gels a job. her material hard­ ship then may be even greater than before because of expenses for child care and trans­ portation. "Not everyone has relatives who can watch the kids for free." he said. Furthermore, for every $100 increase in income, subsidized housing tacks on $30 more in rent and recipients get less in food stamps when they make more money and they can lose Medicaid benefits. "If these 50 laboratories create a downward bidding war. they will create harsh systems. We want efficient and compassionate wel­ fare. but the solutions arc not cheap." Some of these potential solutions would be increasing the minimum wage, which could cause job losses through it's hard to raise children on $10,000 a year; increase child care subsidies; increase federal housing subsidies; enact legislation for poor, work­ ing families; and allow working people without health insurance to buy into the Medicaid system. "These are all difficult proposals in this kind of political climate," he said. "Any proposal for big programs at the federal level is going to get a frosty reception. Thai's po­ litical reality today. "They say those without health care can go to the emergency room, but then every­ body else sees increased premiums. "We need a system that leaves families in­ tact, encourages lhe work ethic and preserves lhe dignity of everyone. We need to rebuild support for compassion. We need to recon­ nect with our community beyond self and family." Tunnicliff pointed out that many good things in America's history have been the re­ sult of a spirit of giving and cooperation, things like the Homestead Act of 1862, the Eric Canal, land grant colleges and the G.I. Bill of Rights. "We need to get away from the perception that government is something alien, except on April 15 when it takes away our money," he said. "We need to realize that politics is important... to restore the American dream that is withering." He recalled a quote from former President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who once said that a government that sometimes makes mistakes is belter than one frozen in its difference to the people. He also recalled a quote from former Vice President Hubert Humphrey, who said the measure of a country is not in what it does for the wealthy, but in what it does for lhe least fortunate. Tunnicliff, during a question and answer period, said he recently traveled to Israel and saw many remarkable things. He said that since the peace process has begun, "it’s a littic more dangerous. paradoxically. He spoke of meeting a Palestinian brick­ layer, who spoke five languages while he himself, a college professor, speaks English and only a little French. He noted that Paleslimans value education highly. Tunnicliff said he is not optimistic about the new Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu reaching any accord with the Pales­ tinians for lasting peace in the region. Bob Dwyer commented that those 50 laboratorics (states) Tunnicliff talked about prob­ ably will do things like southern states did 50 years ago — buy black people bus tick­ ets to leave Jim Pino asked about recent rumors that Clinton and Congress have struck a deal to balance the budget by the year 2002. "With a balanced budget deal. I hope well have a discussion on how to carve up that (budget) pic," Tunnicliff said. Pino said he heard that the budget deal in­ cludes lax cuts for the wealthy and corporate welfare. "Some of. yes," replied Tunnicliff. "But there's more aid to education and the envi­ ronment." along with increases in fees for wealthy activities, such as plane fares. When asked by Dwyer if his opponent last fall, Nick Smith, is truthful when he says he doesn't take any money from Political Ac­ tion Committees (PACs), he replied, "Spe­ cial interest money is different than PAC money. Not all special interest money is in PACs." Tunnicliff added that he was outspent 2 to I in his unsuccessful campaign. Championing campaign finance reform, he said, "If we set up a system in which only the rich can compete (in politics), it creates a cynical electorate.” He also was asked if he is considering an­ other run for Congress and said, "My pres­ ence today (in Hastings) is evidence that I’m at least testing the waters." U.S. Senator Abraham to speak at GOP dinner U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham will join Barry County Republicans for their annual Lincoln Day Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 16. at the Middle Villa Inn. The senator said he specifically requested a chance to speak at this year's annual banquet here because he wants to thank area residents for their continued support and to renew the close bond he has with the citizens of Barry County and West Michigan. Abraham was elected Michigan's 39th sen­ ator in 1994 and he serves on three standing senate committees, judiciary, commerce and budget. He has been an advocate for balanc­ ing the budget, cutting taxes, fighting crime, ending frivolous lawsuits, reforming welfare and making Congress live under lhe laws it passes for everyone else. AWARD continued from page 1 she single handedly added 450 names and ad­ dresses to it...No task is too daunting or time consuming for her." Smith said Engle also is active volunteer for Barry County Habitat for Humanity. For the past seven years, she has served on Habitat's Family Selection Committee and recruits crews of other volunteers to serve at Habi­ tat's fundraising dinners. For five years. Engle has been a regular UTILITIES continued from page 1 to some kind of agreement (on extending wa­ ter service anywhere else in lhe township). The schools control the line until an agree­ ment is reached for an extended service area." Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden re­ ported that lhe Michigan Department of Transportation garage has expressed interest in utility extension from the city, but that would be very costly because everything south of Star Elementary is uphill and there- A life-long Michigan resident, he grew up in Lansing, the son of a Lansing UAW member, he graduated from Michigan State University in 1974 and from Harvard Law School. He was deputy chief of staff to for­ mer Vice President Dan Quayle in 1990 and 1991 and Michigan State Republican Party Chairman from 1983 to 1991. Senator Abraham is married to the former Jane Hershey and they live in Auburn Hills. The couple have twin 3-year-old daughters and are expecting a third child in September. State Senator Joanne Emmons and State Representative Terry Geiger will be hosts for a social hour at 6:30. an hour before lhe start of the annual Republicans* gathering. Tickets, at $25 per person, arc available by calling Barry County GOP Chairwoman Vicki Jerkatis at 795-7389. Barb Drewel at 765-5486 or Ethel Bozc at 945-4777. Pennock Hospital volunteer, working 20 hours a week in the gift shop and one to two hours per week as a record keeper for the hospital's continuing care social worker. St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Rich­ land is an integral part of Engle's life. She serves as a Lay Eucharist Minister. serving communion and reading at services, coordi­ nates a Bible study group, sings in the choir and works on church dinners. "She does all this with a quiet gentleness, never expecting praise or accolades. In our estimation, Patty defines the Book of Golden Deeds Award. She truly is a giver without any expectation of reward." Smith said. Although her schedule is a busy one, En­ gle always has time to visit or help a friend in need. Smith said. Engle was bom in Hastings and has lived in Florida. South Carolina. Ohio. Indiana and Colorado. For 10 years, she workxi in admissions at Thomapple Manor. She has three children who live out of the area and she is devoted to her family and delights in visiting them. fore expensive to hook up to water. She asked Schoessel. "You're spending lax dollars. Can you justify it?” The superintendent replied that no one has a crystal ball for the future, nor about who will be hooked up to city utilities or how. "We're sorry it takes so long." Supervisor Richard Thomas said to Schoessel, "but sometimes when governments get together... "We have to make sure that everything's in order before they start construction." Jim Brown, a member of the audience, said he believes the 16 residences along the water main that have been in question now "should be left out of the equation." The board members agreed and voted 6-0. with Trustee Mike Smith absent, to approve the compromise proposal. See things FAST! Use the Banner Classifieds!!! Senator Spencer Abraham . , hj Jj ,j ,, r .• .j. .* u �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 8. 1997 — Page 3 A monument to learning School-community library construction project wins state award for Delton Schools by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Delton Kellogg Schools have earned one of 16 awards in the stale for being an exem­ plary school in the Michigan Education As­ sociation's "Showcasing Public School Suc­ cess" program Delton was named a winner in the “Build­ ing School-Community Partnerships" cate­ gory because of collaboration to build a new community library in Delton. The award was presented Tuesday in Lansing. MEA initiated the award program to cele­ brate innovation, imagination, collabora­ tion. generosity and dedication in lhe public schools, said Delton teacher Carol Niemann, who submitted the paperwork for the award on behalf of the Delton Kellogg Education Association. Delton Kellogg High School's Building Trades program, under the instruction of teacher/buildcr Robert Bamhan. played a key role in winning the award. With student involvement in construction of the 7,000 square-foot library, labor costs for lhe project are expected to be shaved by more than $50,000. Barnhart was involved in planning the building project, scheduling contractors and other details. Community volunteers and private sub contractors worked along with the school's building trades program. The Delton Kellogg Board of Education donated land for the library and agreed to al­ low the building trades program to get in­ volved to give students an opportunity to work on a commercial project and to help the community by decreasing the costs for the new library building. The library, slated for completion in Au­ gust or September, has been built without additional property taxes or a bond issue. Community fund-raising projects and dona­ tions from individuals, foundations and businesses have made lhe project possible. "It makes me very proud that this partner­ ship with the school and with the commu­ nity is coming to fruition." said Delton High School Principal Paul Blacken. "Hopefully, we'll continue to have a part­ nership like this with community projects in the future. The kids and Mr. Barnhart have really enjoyed a change of pace from the houses they usually build. I think it’s something that they are going to be able to look back on and show their own kids years from now and say - 1 helped build this.' What a great testimony." Blacken said. Barnhart said "it's nice to get the award but there is more satisfaction in knowing that we're providing the community with a quality building and a dream for so many people. "The award wasn't something we were looking for...If it wasn't for Carol Niemann and (DKEA president) Craig Culver to pro­ cess the work that we have done, we would­ n't be here with this award. It was a total school effort to bring this award to Delton. "It’s a high honor." Barnhart said. He commended the confidence that the school administration and board had in his program. "It’s a unique opportunity," Barnhart said. "Many school districts, I think, would have shied away from it, as being too difficult or too much of a challenge or too risky, but our board and our administration have a great insight and arc willing to trust their instincts, teachers and students. That says a Io'.," he said. "It's been tun to work with all the posi­ tive people who arc supporting it. We get people who stop and say how nice it looks, and we get people who drive by and honk and wave." Barnhart said. "Our community library will constantly serve as concrete physical evidence of what our graduates can do. how they will con­ tribute positively to our world and how teamwork can achieve greatness." Niemann said in the nomination for lhe award. The new libraiy started with the dream of recently retired Delton librarian Dorothy Tcxter and her staff. “Their tiny storefront facility, housed in the old Delton State Bank building, was lit­ erally overflowing and hard pressed to meet the ever-increasing demands of the citizens of Barry. Prairieville. Orangeville and Hope townships." Niemann said. "In 1991 the library staff joined forces with lhe l-orary board. Library Building Committee and the entire Delton Kellogg community to raise funds for the new facil­ ity...” she said. "The entire Delton Area Business Association u as been instrumental in raising funds and p. oviding a variety of services and support for this project. Additionally, these organizations contributed their tih.e. talents and energies: the Delton Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Miss Delton Pageant Committee, the Founders Weekend Committee, Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Patrick, the Michigan Square Dancers, the Kellogg Corp., the Delton Kel­ logg National Honor Society and Mullen- Gathered in front of the new Delton Library to celebrate the MEA award are (from left) Library Board President Betty Tobias, new librarian Jane Leavitt, student Brandy Abbott. Building Trades instructor Bob Barnhart, Delton High Principal Paul Blacken, and students Kevin Ferns, Travis Hall and Michael Moss. Other community and school officials and leaders also attended the Wednesday afternoon reception where the local award announcement was made. hurst Golf Course to name a few." she said. The Barry Community Foundation and others also provided significant gifts. "Dollars were raised by individual contri­ butions, payroll deductions from the Delton Kellogg Schools' employees, used book sales, giant auctions and yaid sales, break­ fasts. pop can collections. Christmas tree sales, penny jars in local businesses and a Detroit Lions charily basketball game." Niemann said. The new librar). located on M-43 across from the Delton Elementary School, will have a children's area, genera) library area, meeting room and office. The Barry County Telephone Co. will also provide library pa’•ons with access to the information super highway via the Delton Kellogg Schools' computer network. The MEA will honor the Delton project at its statewide Instructional/Professional Development Conference in Dearborn in De­ cember. At that event, Delton Schools will receive a banner of excellence for permanent display at lhe library. Building Trades students who have worked on lhe library project include Kevin Higley, Paul Finney. Matt Midkiff, Brandy Abbott, Jeremiah Beardslce. Ben Maple, Tony Stevens, Brook Craft, Mike Moss. Shane Rinc, Adam Wendt, Mike Gilmore. Don Heckman, Chris Marlow. Clint Pape. Dan Anaya. Kevin Ferris. Travis Hall. Liz Kendall. David Homister and Chuck Cook. Exploding deer population becoming ecological disaster, forester says by Marv Warner Staff Writer An area forestry expert says the exploding deer population in Barry County and other southern Michigan counties is causing "tremendous damage" to area forests and agricultural crops. Jim Bruce, district forester for the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District, said there arc so many deer eating up young tree seedlings that the county's wooded areas are losing the ability to regenerate themselves. Tree farmers are being particularly hard hit. he said. A planting of Douglas firs by Prairieville tree farmer Larry Hayward has been almost entirely lost to the depredations of deer. Bruce said. In a sugar maple woodlot owned by Charlotte and Jerry Gariinger of Thornapple Lake Road. Bruce said. "I cant rind any seedlings." Bruce said the fact that there were no seedlings in the sugar maple woodlot was doubly ominous because sugar maple trees are "one of the easiest species to regenerate because they're shade tolerant" Bruce said Barry County farmers are suffer­ ing crop damage that is eating up their prof­ its. "The farmers usually say they're losing 15 percent of their profits to deer (each year)," Bruce said. He estimated the monetary loss to an average sized farm in the county to be between $ 10.000 and $20,000 a year. Fanners Bill and Earl Wilson tried to har­ vest a field of com. Bruce said, but quickly gave up the effort when they realized all the com on the cobs had been eaten. "They gave up after combining a couple of acres and end­ ing up with only one bushel of com." The potential future impact of the destruction on lhe county's ecosystem "is just devastating." he said. Besides the loss of woods that aren't regenerating, he said, na­ tive plants are also under seige. Deer are fond of eating lady's-slipper wild orchids, he said, and lhe plant is rapidly disappearing. "We could just lose them." he said. Homeowners also are suffering the loss of landscape trees and plants, he said. One homeowner near Pennock Hospital in Hast­ ings called Bruce to find out what was hap­ pening to his bushes. Bruce said, and Bruce determined that deer were coming into the man's yard and eating them. Ed Domke, agriscience teacher al Hastings High School, said deer are browsing shrub­ bery around homes near the high school. Bruce said there is no official count of the deer population in Barry County available. But statewide, estimates are that the popula­ tion is over 2 million. That's 700.000 more deer than lhe state can comfortably sustain, according to official Department of Natural Resources figures. "The DNR says it should be at 1.3 million," Bruce said. In Barry County, deer "hot spots" are over­ loaded with deer, with over 50 per square mile where there should be a maximum of IS. Bruce estimates. Many of these hot spots are near the Thomapple River, be said. A corridor of un­ developed wetlands near the river provides deer with refuge during daylight hours and in the winter months. Brv_e said. At night, the deer come out from hiding and feed in sur­ rounding fields. During the summer, he said, when the crops gel high enough, the deer will stay right in the fields during the day. Farmers who report crop damage by deer and can substantiate it are usually able to ob­ tain permits to shoot extra deer on their property. Bruce said. But even that has not been an effective deterrent. Bruce said he. Hayward. Gariinger and sev­ eral others from this area, including Richland fanner Jim Campbell and Assyria Township fanner Phil Wing, expected to speak before the Natural Resources Commission in Lans­ ing late Wednesday afternoon. Bruce said he would ask for an extra firearm antlerless deer hunting season this coming fall to thin the deer herd. Antlerless deer would include male bucks whose antlers arc less than three inches and female does. The extra season would only be for areas in southern Michigan. In northern Michigan, he said, deer "aren't creating nearly the dam­ age” they are in southern Michigan because Set DEER. continetd M paye 5 Fanner Bill Wilson stands in a field in which there was hardly any com left after the deer got through with it. Wilson and his lather Earl ’gave up after combining a couple of acres and ending up with only one bushel of com,' Barry forester Jim Bruce said River Bend Travel staff holds the prestigious Business of the Year Award. From left are Kathy Decker, Deb Hartman. Connie Haywood. Dorothy Conklin, Joanne McFadden and Diana Heath. River Bend Travel in Hastings named business of the year in Southwest Michigan by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Building their family-owned business with Christian principles, Dorothy and Lany Conklin and their staff have strived to make it a success. Still, surprise and shock nearly over­ whelmed Dorothy Conklin last week when she learned that the family's River Bend Travel of Hastings was selected Business of the Year, in the slate's south region, by lhe Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Western Michigan. "It was a total surprise. I was in total shock because we were up against all these companies, like the Kellogg Company," Conklin said. PICKETS, cont. from page I tional meetings we had scheduled — those began at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and are lasting through Thursday — so 1 think a ’ot of the frustration was because of change and not knowing exactly what those changes were." He said lhe company has brought in a new administrator who specializes in retirees' benefits and provides "a mini-cafeteria plan" that includes a basic benefit level and a higher benefit level for retirees to choose from. "Depending on what benefit level they select, there might be some premium shar­ ing plans there weren't in lhe past." includ­ ing "a little higher' co-insurance and co-pay. Johnson described the new benefit plan as "not a radical change from what was happen­ ing before." and stressed that the company has not taken away benefits. "As you know." he said, ’we've gone through a couple of years transition, lost money, we've gotten out of lhe filter busi­ ness. and we've had to look at everything along the way. We've looked at active and re­ tiree benefits as part of that transition pro­ cess. I think we’ve worked hard at putting together a very good program ' Hastings Manufactunng had reported im­ proved results for the first quarter ending March 31. The company reportr.' a net in­ come of $213,075. compared r.ith net in­ come of $159,163 in the first quarter of 1996 The company's gross profit also improved to 32.3 percent of sales in the first quarter, compared to 26.9 percent in the first quarter of 1996 The ninth annual Best in Business Awards were announced at a luncheon in Grand Rapids where Michigan Attorney General Frank J. Kelley was the keynote speaker. BBB awards are given to companies that best portray the BBB activities in promoting ethical business practices and excellence in areas that the BBB monitors. "Larry and I thank our community, our staff, and we lha ik God everyday for u hat has been achieved." Conklin said. "We have been so blessed!" River Bend was established 23 years ago and the Conklins purchased it in the early 1980s. They started with two employees and now have six. Honesty and doing business legally have been two key ingredients at River Bend Travel, she said. "We treat each person with courtesy and respect and do the very best we can for that c licnt. "Il has taken lots ot prayer, hard work and a dedicated staff, including our daughter, business manager Connie Haywood, to make River Bend Travel a success." Conklin said. Great Gift Idea for Mother's Day... Banner Subscription ...just call 945-9554 Conklin calls the business "communityminded." assisting with fund-raising activi­ ties of the local Arts Council, schools and other organizations. ”We donate to community functions, churches, etc.." she said. Conklin is an active member of lhe Hast­ ings Area Chamber of Commerce and re­ cently served as its president for two years. On the business side, Conklin said she and staff keep updated by attending travel seminars, viewing videos, reading and traveling to destinations to check areas of travel. "We are very well known for our deluxe group lours and have a great following." she said. "River Bend Travel has a super track record and reputation and we will always try our best to maintain that. "We strive to do our very best for each customer - in any way we can. be it a fam­ ily vacation, business trip or emergency..." In 1995. River Bend was the recipient of the Blue Chip Award given by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Connecticut Mutual Insurance. The Conklins also own Heart's Desire and Back Door Deli in Hastings, which is man­ aged by daughter LuAnn Cnittenden. Also at the BBB Awards ceremony. D & W Foods of Grand Rapids was honored as Business of the Year for the central region, and Stafford's Hospitality of Petoskey & Charlevoix was selected for the north region. RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT " Failure Ne»t lime you joke about high blood pra&aure. Laugh these offl Dr. Pryor announces his retirement as ot June 1. 1997, after 48 years of medical prac­ tice in Hastings. All patients are advised to obtain another physician tor their medical care. Since your records are confidential you will need to write a note to our office to release records to that physician. I wish to express my deep and sincere gratitude for allowing me to be your physician and friend for so many years. Sinc8re(y R B Pryor. M.D 400 W. State Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 4 — The Hastin Banner — Thursday, May 8. 1997 l€TT€RS from our readers... Kindergarten parents need a choice Don’t penalize the townships for saving money To the editor: It appears that County Board Chairman James Bailey would like to picture the town­ ships as a roll-top desk. He would put each of us in our own little cubby hole, tell us how much wc should pay with township tax dollars and how much wc can save and then roll the top down. I want to alleviate misconceptions Mr. Bailey has had publicized in the April 24 Banner over the roads in Barry County and the size of the townships’ cash reserves. I recognized some of lhe numbers he used in the Banner article ("County still balking on providing road money to townships") lo be Hope Township's. What he doesn't under­ stand is that the $125,000 for road im­ provements "silting in lhe bank" is doing just what the township treasurer is supposed to do. Hope Township has eight special road as­ sessments. Property owners on eight differ­ ent roads have come to the Township Board and asked for a special assessment on their property taxes for 10 years, as a rule to pay for road improvements adjacent to where they live. The township issues bonds to pay for the improvements and the treasurer places special assessments on property owners' taxes within the specified district that will benefit. The money the treasurer collects can be used only to pay back the bonds on each nwd The property owners wouldn't be happy if the township used their road funds to gravel other county roads in the township. But 1 think it shows the citizens feel it's important to have good roads Hope Township is fortunate to have a mil­ lage on roads, which generates about $44,000 per year. On average, lhe Township Board more than doubles this millage each year and applies it to county roads within the township. The funds in lhe township's investment savings account all are earmarked for certain things: cemetery, library, fire, ambulance, roads, capital improvements, etc., just as they are at the county level. We have three townships in southwestern Barry County that have had bad experiences with ambu­ lance management in lhe past and we're try­ ing to recuperate. Mercy Ambulance now will be handling that service instead. We're also planning to buy a fire truck in the near future and build a long-awaited li­ brary the whole community can be proud of. The library will be four times the size of the present one, so expenses are not known yet for operations. The projects the township undertakes arc well planned and money u saved ahead of time. Township boards know «vhal they have to work with and try to slay within their budgets For example. Hope Township Hall was built with funds the board saved, so the board didn't have to ask the people for mil­ lage I consider it a slap in the face for Mr. Bai­ ley lo try to decide about where townships Reasons are many to reject rezoning To the editor: Wc arc opposed to the rezoning of the Daly property to C-3 for many reasons which have been previously staled: additional traffic burdens and increased accidents on M-43/37 and Heath Road; additional litter in the area; degradation of the residential neighborhoods; increased crime in lhe community; irreversi­ ble harm to the local business community and long term damage to the environment, in­ cluding the Thomapple River. This issue has been thoroughly discussed and studied for the past several year* by the Township Board, and Township Planning and Zoning Committee, by an ad-hoc citizens committee, and by paid professional planning consultants In every previous instance, all have rejected commercial zoning for large businesses, which C-3 would allow. Most recently, the Township Planning and Zoning Committee unanimously rejected a change to C-3. This despite intense pressure from the proposed developer and by Township Supervisor Bob Edwards to recom­ mend the C-3 zoning The apparent deciding factor for their decision was that the Wal mart representative stated that Wal mart would refuse to consider a buffer zone between the RE-1 residential neighborhood and the C-3 zone, and that they would not be willing to protect the area north of the old rail bed in order to preserve the environmental sanctity of the Thomapple River. We ask. is this the ty pe of attitude we want in our new neighbor and in our community? Bob Edwards stated at the last Township Board meeting that he had the utmost con­ fidence in lhe decisions of''his'' Planning and Zoning Committee. Now is the time for them IMMVNIZE yom unu MKHKANMR HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 to verify that confidence. It has been alleged that the proposed developers have assured Bob Edwards a restaurant since for the new development, in return for a favorable response to the request for the rezoning to C-3. If true, this would be highly unethical behavior for both parties. We expect the May 14 vote will disclose the reali­ ty of this allegation. We strongly urge the Rutland Charter Township Board to follow the lead and all previous boards, committees and consultants, to reject C-3 zon­ ing for the Daly property at the intersection of M-43/37 and Heath Road and Green Street, and to preserve and protect the business com­ munity and the environment in Barry County. Bart Richardson Katharine Richardson Hastings To the editor: should be spending taxpayers' money. They're doing a commendable job. and that's why they have savings. Mr. Bailey said the county is not mandated to provide road funding. The townships are not mandated lo provide funds for roads, ci­ ther. but they feel the taxpayers deserve to see a yearly benefit, and where better than underneath the vehicles they drive to their jobs? These are "county roads" and "slate high­ ways." the townships are just helping pay for maintenance. Hope Township alone has spent more than $1 million since 1987 on local roads, not to mention special assess­ ments. Thai’s an average of $92,664 a year. The Township Board and its citizens shouldn't be ashamed of what they have con­ tributed. Can county commissioners say the same? If lhe state and county are so consumed in what's mandated and what isn't, they should stop putting mandates on townships, or we won't have the funds to take up the slack. Since 1988 that's just what the townships have been doing with roads. When the federal government stopped giv­ ing the county revenue sharing, for some reason the county decided it was no longer its responsibility to fund roads and the con­ cept of $ 1.000 per township per year concept came into play. By today's standards. $1,000 is equal to two men riding around in a small dump truck for half a day throwing loose gravel and tar mixture into potholes. Barry County Commissioners should be thanking the townships for not making them look worse because the townships have been willing to pay for the materials to resurface some county roads. Some are in better condi­ tion than state highways in our area. I'm sure a boost of $16,000 in the coun­ ty's yearly payment to townships would be greatly appreciated. I know Hope Township taxpayers are in favor of good roads. If they weren't, the township wouldn't have a mil- This letter is in response to the article in the April 24 issue of the Banner on the discussion of all-day alternate DK and kindergarten in the Hastings Area School District. I first learned of lhe district's desire to im­ plement this program back in March. I have had many discussions with educators, parents and day care providers both inside and outside of our district. Though I have heard some positive comments, most of what I learned was not a pretty picture. I will not go into detail on all of the negative issues because the purpose of this letter isn't to degrade the all­ day alternate program. It is to make parents aware that a decision is very near and if we have anything to say on the issue, we must As a parent of a child who will be attending school this fall for the first time. I need to take a stand for what I feel is in his best interests academically and emotionally. The all-day alternate program does not meet those needs I have based my decision on conversations with the educators and parents 1 have been in contact with. Since March 1 have learned this much. 1. We as a public are being told that ail of our district's teachers are in favor of teaching the All Day Alternate Program when, in fad, they are not. 2. We have been told that all of our district's elementary schools have agreed to implement this program when, in fact, they have not. 3. We have been told that the majority of parents in the district want this program im­ plemented when in fact we were not even ask­ ed our opinions until the Gesell Screening look place. 4. We have been told that it will be easier to find day care providers for children of work­ ing parents with this type of program when, in fact, it may be harder than you think. 1 have nothing against the all-day alternate program other than it does not suit my son's needs. For some families I realize it may be an ideal thing. What 1 want is a choice between traditional I thought we were all in this thing called government together, township, county and state, one big happy family, working toward a common goal. The townships don't deserve this kind of publicity just because they have savings accounts in a society moving toward the charge card lifestyle. Maybe higher up governments should take lessens rather than try to do away with township government. Mary Jo Whitaker, Hope Township Treasurer Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Fedarah; Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick ■ Tormela, regional representative. ' v * U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • Al! letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms ot for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion: kindergarten and all-day alternate I feel we as parents know what is in our child's best in­ terest and therefore we should be allowed to choose what we feel best suits his or her needs If we lose the traditional Kindergarten pro­ gram in our district it would require one hell of a fight to get it back. Just ask those in the Thomapple Kellogg School District. Parcat* there just petitioned the board in that district April 14 to bring back the traditional program so they could be given a choice. Since I have started my quest to learn all 1 could about the all-day alternate program. 1 have been appalled and shocked by some of the responses I have received by educators and administrators I have also been insulted by those same peo­ ple. It has always been my understanding that a school district runs more efficiently when parents, educators and administrators work together. So far all of my concerns have fallen on deaf ears. Those educators and ad­ ministrators who have their minds made up have done nothing to try and ease my fears and concerns. They have been very good al making up excuses and glorifying lhe all-day aherate program. If saving money has nothing to do with this decision (and I'm certain it is) and it is just more hours required by the stale, there are ocher ways besides all-day alternate to meet those requirements, such as the program in Orlando. Fla. I would be willing to share my knowledge of that program if I thought anyone in our administration would listen. There will be a parent's meeting May 14 at 7 p.m. in the Central School Library. I hope that all parents whose children will be affected by this implementation will plan to attend. Whether you are for it or against it I hope a solution will be worked out by our ad­ ministrators before a Board of Education vote We need solution that will best benefit the needs of all our children and not just a select group. Let's make that solution a choice. Cheryl Northrop Hasting* Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. What’s best way to fix roads? Most people believe Michigan's nods are in bad shape these days. Some have come up with ideas to have them fixed, but they win cost money. What do you think is the beat way to have Michigan roads repaired without breaking the bank? PutAshed by Hastings Banner, Inc. 1952 N Broadway Hastes. Ml 49056-0602 (616) 945-9554 Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (FdWxj Elane Gtoert (Assatwx EMor) Barbara Gall Jason Can Cndy Sntth Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Mabel Kathryn Seetye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CHuAM 4H accaptad Monday through Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson CndyONeil Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year r Barry County S27 per year r> adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes lo. RO Bom B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Paul Red burn. Halting*: "Arent the new casinos in Detroit paying for the roads? And the gas prices were raised as well." Larry Fnyne, Hastings: Clay Veen, Middleville: "Have a fond-rai ser to raise "I don't know how you can come up with something the money." without making somebody mad. There are way too many taxes." Tammy Hiveley, Freeport: Brendon Hammoad, Hastings: Margaret Fetake, Hastings: "1 think they need to get out more and inspect the roads." "Raise prices on automotive products and earmark those funds for roads." poor shape, but I have no it where to get the money.*' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 8, 1997 — Page 5 Paul Jordan new president at Viking Recycling nets new bench Pleasantview students are enjoying a new bench they won from Jennings ot Michigan, a Lake Orion company that makes playground equipment out ot recycled plastic. The students participated in a recyling contest put on by Jennings. From January until Apnl ot last year, students collected 114.905 plastic milk jugs, which netted them third prize — the bench — in the contest. Pictured on the bench are (front, from left) Kelsey London, Jessie Mikolajczyk, Doug FerraB. Owen Anderson and Kenny Taylor, and (back, from left) Paula Taylor. Dani Hodges. Marie Ferrall. and Luke Olmstead FINANCIAL Four years ago, Kaye Zbiciak thought she had nowhere to turn. Diagnosed with a mental disorder called bipolar, she couldn't work, afford to pay her heat bills or have necessary home repairs done. But then she discovered a place to turn — the Community Action Agency of South ArnbMSy. Marii D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas * Central Michigan, a private non-profit human services agency with offices in Barry, Calhoun, Branch and St. Joseph Personal investment service: get what you deserve ties should agree on investment risk and be honest about expectations The more informa­ tion you share, the more personal your service will be. For example, an inventory of your current investments, retirement plans and sav­ ings will help the broker know where you are now and what it will take lo meet your future objectives. Omitting information could result in an incomplete financial plan that doesn't serve your needs. A good match between investor and invest­ ment representative occurs when the customer’s immediate goals and financial in­ terests fit the broker’s style of investing. The best way to determine whether such a match exists is through lhe personal interview. So take lhe time to meet with prospective invest­ ment representatives before that first transac­ tion. and get the serv;ce you deserve. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. AT&T 337. Ameritech 627. Anheuser-Busch 42’/. Chrysler 30’/. CMS Energy 33’/. 66’/, Coca Cola Dow Chemical 87’/. Exxon 58’/. Family Dollar 26’/. Fort 35’/. General Motors 58’/. 43’/. TCF Financial Hastings Mfg. 28'/. IBM 165’/. JCPenney 487. Johnson & Johnson 61’/. Kmart 13’’/.. 717. Kellogg Company 54’/. McDonald's Sears 507. Southeast Mich. Gas 18 77. Spartan Motors Upjohn 31’/. Gold 340.55 Silver 4.72 Dow Jones 7225.32 + Volume 605,000.000 Recognizing community service Ron Beachnau listens as Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell reads a proclamation honoring his service to the community as a member of the Downtown Development Authority Board. Beachnau. former manager of the K mart store here, recently took a new job outside the city. He was honored with the proclamation al last week's City Council meeting. Hastings woman exemplifies Community Action Agency mission FOCUS Is your investment representative interested in you and your financial goals? Or do you sometimes get the feeling he’s more interested in selling you a commissioned product that may or may not fit into your plans? According to Registered Representative magazine, most people agree with the latter In fact, the 1997 Securities Industry Associa­ tion retail management conference uncovered some startling attitudes about securities representatives and customer relations. Two were particularly disconcerting. In spite of the fact that numerous services are offered to in­ vestors free of charge, many consider the re­ maining transactions to be too costly and commission-driven. In addition, many in­ vestors view brokers as slock pickers who are uninterested in the customer's total financial picture. This is unfortunate and unnecessary. You car help avoid a disappointing experience by selecting your investment representative as carefully as you would a physician or at­ torney. Making the right choice can mean the beginning of a long and profitable relationship. ’ Today, most professionals specialize The same is true of investment professionals. There arc hundreds of areas of investments, and most are complex. This means it is almost impossible for a broker to master more than a few. For example, a complete financial plan­ ner may not have either the time or the exper­ tise to be a top stock picker. Conversely, a broker with a reputation for trading stock may not be as well-versed in long-term financialplanning strategies. How do you decide who is best for you? Ask for a personal interview. It’s a must. If this hasn't been suggested by your represen­ tative. chances are you are already dealing with the wrong person. A personal interview allows you and your representative to gel acquainted It’s a lime when you can learn about the products and services offered and the investment firm the broker represents. Ask questions — lots of them. Will the firm hold your securities? Are they insured? What kind of reporting can you expect? Above all, determine if you feel com­ fortable with the representative. If you’re not happy with the rapport, chances are you won't be happy with the service. The concerned representative should use this time to learn as much as possible about you and your long-term objectives. Both par­ The Viking Corporalion has announced the appointment of Paul Jordan as president, ef­ fective April 28. Jordan was formerly senior vice president of operations of Siebe Environmental Con­ trols, Incorporated of Rockford. 111. Thomas T. Groos. former president of the Viking Corporation, will fully assume his new responsibility as vice chairman and chief ex­ ecutive officer of E. Tyden AB Inc. This follows the retirement from active manage­ ment of Richard T. Groos in September l‘.»96. At that time, William E. Alt was also pro­ moted to th»; position of president and chief operating officer of E. Tyden. Jordan was selected president of Viking following an extensive search which con­ sidered nearly 100 candidates. His experience at Siebe, a major manufacturer in the HVAC business, as well as his other nrevious posi­ tions, form an excellent fit with the Viking Corporation, company official* said. He has an extensive background in manufacturing, product development, marketing and interna­ tional business. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo and a masters in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts institute of Technology. He also served as a captain in the U.S. Army and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Michigan. The appointment of Jordan co.npletcs lhe realignment of management at E. Tyden and Viking and is a natural function of Viking's continued growth in size and complexity. + '/. + 1’/. + 7. + 7. +1 + 47. + 4’/. + 27. + 7. + ’/» + 1'/. + 27. —7. +7 + 17. + 17. + 7m + 37. + 17. + 27. —1 -'/. + 27. + .60 + .06 263 29 counties. Zbiciak, 43, received assistance with heat bills, and had her home winterized, repaired and brought up to code by CAA’s Housing and Weatherization Department. In celebration of National Community Action Week May 4-10, the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan is recognizing Zbiciak and other former ty action works, said Barry County CAA Director Dorothy Clements. “I have been blessed,” Zbiciak said. ’’Thanks to all the help from CAA I am now able to live within my disability. The CAA gave me emotional support and acted as a security net during a really difficult time. They wouldn’t let me fail.** After two years of receiving heating assistance, Zbiciak decided to begin help­ ing others. She works on the annual Walk for Warmth in Barry County, and volunteers in other area efforts. *‘I am bound to do whatever I can to help others,” she said. She also now is in her second semester at Kellogg Community College, with hopes of some day being able to work again. For more information, call CAA’s Barry County office at 948-4260. clients whose lives illustrate that communi - Kaye Zbiciak Wal-Mart would bring opportunities To the editor: 1 would like to address the negative com­ ments regarding the re-zoning of the property on M-37/M-43 (corner of M-37 and Heath Road) This re-zoning, from R-5 to C-3, would allow retail establishments io build and do business on that property. As most everyone knows, Wal-Mart has already shown interest in this property. I believe we should allow the zoning to be changed so Wal-Mart can come The opportunities that a new retail establishment could bring to our town are many. It will create more jobs, generate more tax dollars and bring more commerce into the area. It will also bring in competition for other stores which may hold prices down and create better customer service. Not to mention that another large store will give residents more variety to choose from. 1 think we should be thankful that Wal-Mart would want to even consider Rutland Township as a place to put a store. They have obviously done their homework, and feel ...from our readers Barry County can support their establishment I doubt Wal-Mart would go through all this trouble and expense if the growth and popula­ tion of this area would not support a store. The existing property is already zoned R-5. which means that campgrounds, bed and breakfast facilities, motels, gun clubs, ac­ cessory buildings and apartment complexes can already go there. So. if one of these establishments decides to buy the land and build there, nothing more can be said about it. 1 think that the possibility of lhe downtown stores going out of business because of Wal­ Mart seems pretty unlikely. Most shops downtown are specialty shops and do not even sell the same items as Wal-Mart I believe Wal-Mart will be an asset to Rutland Township and Hastings, as well as the entire county. We can all benefit from not only the revenue created in the area, but also the stability and convenience Wal-Mart will £ome Home to Cherry Hills Estates Condominiums • Carefree living at its finest • Privacy of beautiful natural surroundings . | • Customized to suit your needs • Spacious floor plans Tyden AB moves offices to GR William E. Alt, president and chief operating officer of E. Tyden AB. inc., has announced the relocation of the corporate of­ fices of E. Tyden AB and Supply Network. Inc. to Grand Rapids The move only affects five individuals who are currently based in Hastings. Everyone else currently working in Hastings, including all other employees of E. Tyden. Supply Net­ work and the Tyden Seal Company, will remain. Ah explained the move accomplishes several key objectives. First, the relocation will provide Viking with additional, badly needed office space Perhaps most important, however, lhe move conforms with E. Tyden's strategy of allowing each operating company to operate as a separate entity with the parent company providing oversight and support, but not everyday direction. This strategy creates a local environment of great focus and hopefully long-term success. Alt explained. MORRISON LAKE CONDOS 'Natural Woods Setting 'Adjoins Great Golf •500 ft. Lake '2-3 Bedrooms/3 Baths 'Lots of Windows 'Custom Interiors 'Large Two-Car Garage 'Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. rat, Momon uttfU. min mm ol Sannac. at public accna lo laae 616-642-9623 Completely Finished With: ’100,000°° • Ceramic entry & fireplace • Beautiful berber carpeting • Attached garage • French doors • Private balcony • • • • Main floor laund 1-1/2 baths Full basement Cathedral ceiling NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS for < Joni Stone Hastings �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 8. 1997 Lewis D. Good Helen Jane (Smith) Hooper CALEDONIA- Lewis D. Good, 86, of Caledo­ nia passed away Monday, April 28,1997 at his home He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel J Good and foster son, Jin*. Ward. Mr. Good is survived by one son, Eugene (Marjorie) Raab of Kentwood; two foster children. Dennis (Betty) Haight of Middleville and Richard (Beverly) McCarty of Caledonia; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Clement of Grand Rapids and Nellie Ruehs of Dutton; a special and devoted fnend. Ella Aspinall of Lowell; many nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held Thursday, May 1 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Russell Sarver officiating. Bunal was in Holy Comers Cemetery, Caledonia. Memonal contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Helen Jane (Smith) Hooper, age 94, of Middleville, passed away, Thursday. May 1, 1997. She was bom October 17,1902 on the family farm in Wayne County. After teaching school in Dearborn a short time, she married Vernon Jay Hooper and moved to Lansing. They moved to Middleville in 1941 where she taught over 200 piano students. Mrs. Hooper was active in the Methodist Church Women's Group, Reading Club, East­ ern Star and Daughters of lhe Nile. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Vernon J. Hooper. Mrs. Hooper is survived by her children. Winifred Jean (Andy) Ness of Falls Church, Virginia. Norma Jane (Harold) Humble of Grand Haven and Burton Jack (Alberta) Hoop­ er of Middleville; eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. A memorial service was held on Sunday, May 4,1997 at the Middleville United Method­ ist Church. Dr. Robert Smith and Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. Interment took place at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memonal contributions raay be made to the Middleville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches PLACE COM MIN IT Y (HIRCH O» <X)D. 1330 N Broadway. Hailing* Phone yjs $|9S Worship. praising, fellowthip Sunday. 10 a m and 6 p ni . Wednesday 7 pm Also Rainbow teaming Center, child care, bam to 6 p m BARRN CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml S Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 44058 Sunday Ser v K-et Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor­ ship Ham Evening Services 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minuter Phone 045-2938 Bible Suney on * ideo* in lhe home Free Bible Corresjxmdcnce Course HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand Si H.stings. Pastor David Burgett. 44h hxsmi or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Monung W orship Ham. Sunday Evening Service bpm. Thursday B.bte Stud* 7 p m If intereoed in a free Home Bible Study. please call for rave details HASTINGS tREE METHODIST ( HIRCH. <'•■rner Sure Rd ano B 'ltw-iod St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev IXmakl Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 445 4121 Sunday - 9 45 am Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worship. 5 00 pm Teem, b (JU p m Evening Celebratxwi for Adults "Kids Alive*' for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day - 4 (JO a m Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 00 a m Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study. b 30 p m Kid's Quiz/ mg. 7 oo p m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office W E I. C <> M E CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl I nchfield Phone 3674061 or Darlene Pickard. 915 5974 Wor­ ship Services Sunday. 900 am. Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4 H. Mondays 6 30 to 8.00 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday . 5 00pm Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. trcewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Chris’** Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH < formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). ftOU P.-well Rd . 1 mile east of Hastings Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 am Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a m Monung Worship Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing Ypur Faith. 5 30 p m Youth meeting with •*Youth With a Message" 945-9224 . 6 30 p m - Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Maw 4 30 p m . Sunday Masse* 8 00 a m and 11 00 a m . ConfesMom Saturday 4 004 30 pm WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30a m.. Church Service 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 9454995 Office Hours Wed /Thun 9 a.m to 12 noon Kathy Cotant. choir dtrr tor. Sun­ day monung 9.30 a.m. Sunday School. 10 45 a.m. Monung Wor­ ship. 6 00 p m Evening Service Wednesday 6:45 p.m A'amor* (grades K-6th) Youth Fellowship 6 45 p.m. lo 8 30 p.m. (grades 7th-12th). Thunday 7:00 p m. Prayer Meeting QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship 11 am.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m PO Boi 63. Ha*unp. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHIUCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 623 2050 (Delton) after 6 pm weekdays or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Mass 10 00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shockey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Monung Worship 9:45 and 11:00 am. Sunday School 945 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adult* Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun day evening. Monday: First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out. Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana al 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women s Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948 8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages Monung Worship 10:45 a m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m. are Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GBACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517 ) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children * ministry. youth groun. adult small group ministry, leader ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of Si Ro*e Catholic Church. Hasiings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m The Church Page is Paid (or by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Breadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Presenpt ions' - 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 10:00 a m . Wor *hip 11 00 a m . Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way Randall Harman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday. 7:00p m. Services for Adults. Teen* and Children ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meetrag at 502 E. Bond St (Hasting* Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Commutuon 1st and 3rd Sundays Monung Prayer 2nd and 4ih Sunday* 1928 prayer book used ii all services For mure infer mauon call 948-9327 or Rev. David T Hiuiwick. vicar at 948 2101. St Andrew's is a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rond. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnghi (616 ) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m . Sunday School 1100 a.m . Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study. 7 00 p.m THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnen. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9 0U a m and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 a.m Wedrxsda* evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p m also. Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 231 S. Broadway. Hasting*. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Noah's A.k Preschool Becky Oexler. Pro­ gram; Youth Director Thunday. May 8 — 7:00 p.m Personnel Committee. 7 00 p.m "Joseph" Rehearsal Friday. May 9 — 10 006 00 AAUW Book Sate l-ecson Sharpe Hall Saturday. May 10 - 9-00-11:00 Middle High PYF Work project at Camp Algonquin, followed by lunch at Janna's; 10:00-2:00 AAUW Book Sate Lcason Sharpe Hall; 7:00 p.m. Ringo Swmgo Square Dancers Lcason Sharpe Hall Sunday. May 11 - ••• HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! ••• 8 00 a.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal. 9:30 and 11:00 a.m Monung Worship (9:30 Service a broadcast over WBCH AM-FM) Nursery is provided during both Services 10 30 a.m "Coffee Hour" - Dining room. 7:00 p.m Senior High PYF - Hall Monday. May 12 - 3 00 p.m. Cadetie Choir 7 00 p m "Joseph" rehearsal. 7 30 p.m Session meeting. Tues­ day. May 13 - 10 30 a.m. Presby Workshop* - Id Presbyterian in Lansing. 3 30 p.m. Handchime Tno; 7:00 p.m Mary Circle Lounge Wednesday. May 14 7:00 p m Prayer Group - Lounge. 7:00 p m "Joseph" rehearsal GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. May II - 8 00 A 10:45 Holy Communion. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). Thursday. May 8 — 7:00 Evang Comm . 7 30 Adult Choir. 8 00 AA Friday. May 9 - 7:00 Wedd Reh Saturday. May 10 — 9 30 Catechism 4. 3:30 Wedding. 6 00 YG Rehearsal. 8 00 NA Monday. May 12 - 7 00 Women of Faith Tuesday. May 13 - 9 00 Greater GR Conf; 7:00 Steph Supp Suppen Wednesday. Mi* 14 - 1000 Wordwatchers. 7 00 Slew. Comm HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. comer of Green and Church arrets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapen. Organist and Director of Music and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator io all floor* Broadcau of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30a m . Coffee Fellowship 10 30 am. Worship 1100 am with child care for infant* and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 2nd grade. MI HI Youth Fellowship - 4 00 p.m . Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5 30 pm Sunday. May 11 - Mother s Day and Festival of the Christian Home Sunday. May 18 — Worship ser­ vice guesi speaker. Bryce Feighner |Marie E. Henge Katherine Ulanowski HASTINGS - Katherine Ulanowski, age 78, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, May 2, 1997 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She was bom February 16, 1919 in Butler. Pennsylvania, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Chopic) Semkow. She moved to Detroit io 1924 and graduated from N. Eastern High School in 1937. Mrs. Ulanowski married Stanley C. Ulanowski on September 1. 1940. She worked for the Stale of Michigan as a stenographer for two years, her and her husband Stanley owned and operated a meat supply business for many years and retired in 1973, then moved to Hastings. Mrs. Ulanowski was an artist as well as a seamstress, making clothing for herself and many others. She was a member of Quimby United Methodist Church, attended Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings and East Balti­ more Extention Group. Mrs. Ulanowski was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley on November 3, 1980; two sisters, Anna Shearer and Helen Posoch and one brother, Peter Semkow, Jr. She is survived by one sister. Sophie (Danncy) Saglimbene of Walled Lake; brothers-in-law, F'~d Posock of Hastings and Al and Claire Ulanowski; special friends, Lewis and Felicia Dell'Eva of Hasiings and Charles and Florence Roberts of Hastings. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 6,1997 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Larry Hubley aiJ Reverend Sue Trowbridge officiated. Burial took place at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Animal Shelter or Quimby United Methodist Church after school program. I Carolyn M. Bentley | GUTTENBERG, IOWA - Marie E. Henge, age 67, of Guttenberg, Iowa, passed away Sunday. April 27, 1997 al lhe Guttenberg (Iowa) Municipal Hospital. She was born on November 6, 1929 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Hale and Anna (Hiher) Herbstreith. Mrs. Henge graduated from Hastings High School in 1947. She married Edward L. Henge on April 29, 1950. Mrs. Henge had formerly worked for lhe Department of Human Services for many years and later at the Hills and Dales Child Develop­ ment Center prior to retiring. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where she was active in the women of lhe church and represented them at Synod Conventions. She also was a fenner Sunday school teacher and member of the Altar Guild. She also was a member of the Finley Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs Henge was preceded in death by her husband, Edward on June 21,1989; her parents and one son. David Henge in infancy. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Steven) Gottschalk of Sherrill, Iowa; one son, Joseph H. Henge of Dubuque, Iowa; three grandchildren. Holly Birch, Joseph Cody Edward Henge and Lee Marie Henge; three sisters, Gail (Bob) Wallace, Betty (Bill) Storm and Dorothy (John) Service, all of Hastings; five brothers, Barry (Katherine) Herbstreith of Battle Creek, Leon (Phyllis) Herbstreith of Durango. Iowa, Robert (Shirley) Herbstreith of Lake Odessa, Richard (Nancy Herbstreith of Delton and Jack (Jean) Herbstreith of Hastings. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 30,1997 at lhe St. John Lutheran Church in Dubuque, Iowa. Burial took place at St John's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Marie E. Henge Memorial Fund that has been established by her family. | BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - Carolyn M. Bentley, age 55, of Bristol. Tennessee, former­ ly of Hastings, died Wednesday, April 30,1997 at her home. She was born in Hastings on January 3, 1942, the daughter of Charles and Mae (Brit­ ten) Converse. She was married to Rephard Kenneth Bent­ ley on September 6,1958 and had lived in the Bristol area most of her married life. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; one daughter. Dawn Bliss of Daytona Beach, Ronda; three sons, R*ndy Bentley of Atlanta, Georgia, Timothy and Kenneth Bentley, both of Bristol. Tennessee; one brother, Charles J. Converse of Hastings; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Arrangements were made by the Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol, Tennessee. |Ada L. Cook| WOODLAND - Ada L. Cook, age 91, of Woodland, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed au-ay Saturday, May 3,1997 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Larry Enz. She was bom October 16, 1905 in Sparta, Tennessee, the daughter of John and Emily (Onesby) Kirby. Mrs. Cook attended school in Tennessee and was married to Ralph Cook in 1928. They lived in Jenkins, Kentucky before moving to lhe Lake Odessa area in 1963. She was a member of lhe Church of God in Battle Creek and was presently the oldest member of the church. Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Cook in 1969; one son, Vernon in 1937; one daughter, Peggy Lundstrom in 1996 and two brothers, Eston Kirby in 1985 and Johnnie Kirby in 1979. She is survived by three daughters, Marge (Jack) Reimer of Ionia, Juanita (Lewis) Longanbach of Williamston and Brenda (Larry) Enz of Wood!and; one son, Terry Cook of Bean Station, Tennessee; eight grandchil­ dren; Five great grandchildren and two sisters, Cleo Anderson of Lafolletie, Tennessee and Rosa Royd of Springfield, Ohio. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 7, 1997 at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa Reverend Waiter Bellis III offi­ ciated. Burial look place in Woodland Memor­ ial Park. Memorial contributions may be made the lhe Church ot God. |Bruce L. Vanderwater| BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Bruce Vanderwater. age 56, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at his residence unexpectedly. He was bom on March 14, 1941 in Nashvil­ le, the son of Bernard and Josephine A. (Sunday) Vanderwater. Mr. Vanderwater was raised in Nashville and was a 1959 graduate of Nashville High School. He attended Millikin University in Decatur. Illinois and graduated from Western Michigan University. He was currently employed as a Resident Advisor for the Calhoun County Community Alternative Program. He attended Cornerstone United Methodist Church of Grand Rapids. He was a very avid Bingo player. Mr. Vanderwater is survived by one son. Brett B. Vanderwater of Grand Rapids; one daughter, Dinah R Vanden of Burlington; two grandchildren; his mother, Josephine A. Vanderwater and a sister, Joan Culhane, both of Grand Rapids. Memorial funeral services were held at the Farley-Estes &. Dowdle Funeral Home on Saturday, May 3, 1997. Rev. Bradley P. Kalajainen of Grand Raoids Cornerstone United Methodist Church officiated. Interment of cremains at Winchester Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association or the CAP Center Residents Activity Fund. Malcolm A. Tasker LAKE ODESSA - Malcolm A Tasker, age 81, of Laxe Odessa, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at his residence. He was born May 1,1915 in Odessa Town­ ship, Ionia County, the son of Roy and Rose (Schnabel) Tasker. Mr. Tasker graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1933 and from Wayne State University in 1940 as a Pharmacist He was married lo Iris Reed on June 18,1939 in Lake Odessa. Mr. Tasker lived in the Lake Odessa area most all of his life except for 21 yean (1939-1961) when he and his wife lived in the Detroit area. While in Detroit he worked for the Sherer Pharmaceutical Company. In 1961 he owned and operated the Tasker Pharmacy in Lake Odessa until 1966. He sold this business and was a Pharmacist for (he Barry Jacobs Pharmacy in Hastings retiring in 1978. He attended lhe Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa. Mr. Tasker is survived by his wife. Iris of 57 years, two nieces. Norene Tanner of Allan Park and Eleanor Orberg of Rio-de-Janero. Funeral services were held Friday, May 2, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Home, Lake Odes­ sa. Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiated. Interment took place at Lakeside Cemeteiy. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association or a charity of one's choice. I Edna M. Smith| NASHVILLE - Edna M. Smith, age 84, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, May 6,1997 at her son’s home. She was bom March 13,1913 in Nashville, the daughter of Charles A Eva (Smith) Brumm. She graduated from Nashville High School, received her leaching degree from Western University, and her Master's Degree as a Libra­ rian also from Western. She taught school at Luther and Bear Lake, was the Librarian at Fuller School, and substitute teacher at W.K. Kellogg School, both in Nashville. She married James Edwin Smith June 4, 1938 in Nashville, he preceded her in death March 24. 1992. She was chief negotiator during the school consolidation at Maple Valley and was secret­ ary on the new school board after the consoli­ dation. She was a Charter Member and Past President for the Nashville Womens Literary Club, former member of the Nashville Evangelical United Brethren Church and member of the Nashville United Methodist Church serving as church organist, Sunday School Teacher. Church Librarian, Church Historian. President of the United Methodist Womens Group, and was a certified Lay Minis­ ter of the Methodist Church. She did Mission­ ary work in Mexico and Texas, was a long time Hospice Volunteer, the local Red Cross Coor­ dinator, and the local Crop Walk Coordinator. She enjoyed dancing, card playing, and her cat: Kit Kat. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jerry Smith, and half sister. Myrtle Dymenstra. She is survived by her daughter, Lucinda (Richard) Martin of East Lansing; sons, Timothy (Bessie) Smith A Dennis (Carla) Smith both of Nashville; 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; brother, Allen Brumm of Grand Rapids, Minnesota; daughter-in-law, Kathy Smith of Alma; sisters-in-law, Hope (Robert) Duddles of Reed City and Beulah Smith of California. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 8, 1997, from 2-5 A 7-9 pm. and Friday, May 9, 1997, from 7-9 pm. at lhe family residence, 414 Queen St. Nashville. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 10, 1997 at 11:00 am. at lhe Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend James Hynes officiating. Burial will be at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to Nash­ ville United Methodist Church, or Eaton Coun­ ty Hospice. Funeral arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. |Anita Mariotti |♦ HASTINGS - Anita Mariotti, 95, of Ha«- ■ ings passed away Tuesday, May 6. 1997 at Thomapple Manor. Graveside services will be held Thursday, £ May 8.1997 at 3:30 p.m. at Hastings Township^ Cemetery with Chaplain Cathy Vessecchia officiating. ’ Memorial contributions may be made to; Thornapple Manor. Arrangements were made by The Wrenj Funeral Home, Hastings. |Kathleen G. Benham * I HASTINGS - KathleenG. Benhim, age 75, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, May 2, 1997 at her residence. She was born on October 18, 1921 in Eaton County, the daughter of John and Grace * (Heimer) Rogers. Mrs. Benham graduated from Woodland High School in 1940 and was a graduate of Wrights Beauty Academy. She was employed at Orchard Industries, Hastings Manufacturing. Arcade Beauty Salon and for many years owned her own Beauty Salon, retiring in 1980. Mrs. Benham married James H. Benham on April 16, 1960. She loved sports and animals, especially her little "Peppi" dog. Mrs. Benham was preceded in death by her husband, James in 1974; one son, James Dan Benham in 1992; three sisters, Leo Dull, Ethel Carey and Dorothy McClelland and one ■ brother, Victor Rogers. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Jane) Woodmansee from Hastings; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren and two sisters, Elsie Myers of Indiana and Ruth Rogen of Hastings. Funeral services were held Monday, May 5, 1997 at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hatfinga Reverend Donald Brail officiated. Burial look place at Riverside cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Verta /. Assnable SOUTH BOARDMAN - Mrs Verta 1 Annable, age 87, of South Boardman, pesaed away Friday, February 21.1997 at the Kalkas­ ka Memorial Health Center Long Tenn Care UniL She was born in Eaton County on January 13.1910, the daughter of the late William and Emily Woodard Meister. On June 10,1931, in Hastings, she married Charles Annable who survives. Mrs. Annable resided in Hastings until 3M years ago when she moved to Kalkaska Coun­ ty. She was a member of the First Methodist Church of Hastings and was a Past Noble Grand of Hiawatha Rebekah Lodge No. 53 in Hastings. She enjoyed her family and gardening. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Annable in 1980. Mrs. Annable is survived by her husband; two sons. Dr. Charles (Toni) Annable, Jr. of Corpus Christi, Texas and Richanl (Jeu) Annable of Ft Wayne, Indiana; one daughter, Beverly Hall of South Boardman; sixteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, 1997 al Woodland Memorial Park, Barry County. Rev. Charles Stanley, Pastor of the Kalkaska United Methodist Church will be officiating. Arrangements were made by Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Cecile Marie Kermeen, age 66, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, May 1, 1997 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She was born on September 26, 1930 at Yankee Springs Township, the daughter of Orville and Isabelle (Converse) Pickard. Mrs. Kermeen was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1949. She was married to John R. Kermeen on June 16, 1949 in Hastings. Mrs. Kermeen was employed at Thornapple Kellogg Schools for thirty years and twenty four of which was a bus driver. She was a homemaker and enjoyed arts A crafts, gardening, flowers and had a great love for nature. Mrs. Kermeen was a caring and loving wife and mother, doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She is survived by her husband. John R. Kermeen; one son, Lynn R. (Renee) Kermeen of Middleville; four brothers, Orville Pickard of Hastings, Doo Pickard of Middleville, Carl (Mary Jo) Pickard of Caledonia and William (Darlene) Pickard of Hastings; two sisters, Ruth (Dave) Me Monigle of Hastings and Sara (Ed) Colburn of Caledonia; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 3, 1997 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Reverend Carl Litchfield officiated. Interment took place at Parmelee Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amercian Cancer Society. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 8, 1997 — Page 7 Woodland N€WS Social News by Catherine Lucas Late April and early May brings home most of the Wcxxilanders who go south or west for lhe winter In the last two weeks Doris and Eldon Flcssner returned from Baja California. Mexico Douglas Flcssner flew to Florida and drove his parents. Leroy and Joyce, home in their Lydys to celebrate 65th anniversary Orlo Grinage to turn 100 George and Reba Lydy will be celebrating their 65th anniversary at their home in Florida. 929 Mark Rd . Leesburg. FL 34748 on May 18th They have four sons. Gary . Shannon. Mike and Wayne. 19 grandchildren, two deceased grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Orlo Grinage will be 100 years old on May 26. 1997. In his honor, his children are hosting a reception on May 10 from 2-5 p.m. at the Gun Lake Community Center (formerly the Snowmobile Club) 84 127th Ave. No gifts please, but Orlo would enjoy cards and he hopes to see his friends (old and new) and his many relatives. And Friday evening. Harold and Nell Stannard arrived al their Woodland home af­ ter spending the winter in the California desen. Hal made an appearance al Sisicrs Restaurant in Lake Odessa Saturday morning and visited with me and Irene Moore Paul Quigley had carefully planned a sur­ prise birthday party for Mary Ellen for Fri­ day aftcmtxin. Both of their girls and their granddaughter, who live in Atlanta. Ga.. would arrive in Lansing by plane Friday af­ ternoon and be met by Anne Buxton Mee­ han. The girls were supposed to be waiting at home when Mary Ellen got home from teaching fifth grade al Woodland Elementary School. But the girls missed the plane from Detroit to Lansing and did not get in until later. Paul had arranged for many people to ar­ rive at their home in time for a barbecued hot dog and hamburger and potluck supper, but it was raining and the outdoor supper was impossible; so lhe whole affair, still without Mary Ellen's knowledge of what was going on. was moved lo Lakewood United Methodist Church. Paul told Mary Ellen there was a party going on al the church and they needed her trip in the kitchen; so Mary Ellen went in and was sur­ prised. But she was even more surprised a little later when her two daughters, Pamela and Karen, and 3-year-old granddaughter Kayla arrived al the church. Pal Rayner, who had volunteered to handle lhe food, said she put out 150 forks when the party began and before people quit com­ ing. there were only a very few forks left. Because some of lhe people who dropped in to wish the Quigley family well probably did not eat. there were at least 150 people at the party. Kayla was baptized at church Sunday Dooley-Neil to be wed Sept. 27 William and Mary Dooley of Woodland and Robert and Jane Power ot Hastings and Karllon and Dorothy Neil of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Teresa Louise Dooley and Robert Vern Neil. Teresa is a 1988 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Fashion Bug of Hasiings Robert is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed with the City of Hastings and is also a five year volunteer member of the Hastings Fire Department. Tracy and Rob will he married in Woodland cxi Sept 27. 1997 Brandts marking 25th anniversary Larry and Jeanne Brandt of Nashville are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married at the United Methixlist Church in Marshall on May 6th. 1972. Larry and Jeanne have two sons. Brian of Battle Creek and Barry of Nashville. A trip to Niagara Falls is being planned. BOY, Benjamin Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 22, 1997 at 11:25 a.m. to Polly and Tom Herbstreith of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs.. 516 ozs.. and 21% inches long. GIRI., Bailey Ray Anne, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 22, 1997 al 11:35 a.m. to Jeff and Teri Livermore of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs.. 1316 ozs.. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Karlec Elaine, bom al Pennock Hospital on April 22, 1997 at 7:01 p.m. to David and Kelli (Gielarowski) Vaughan of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs., 12 ozs., and 21 in­ ches long. BOY, Cody James, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 24. 1997 at 3:26 p.m. to Jami Oaks and Christian Butler of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs., II ozs., and 22Vi inches long. BOY, Taylor Bud. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 24. 1997 at 10:11 p.m. to David and Sandra Gilbert of Delton. Weighing 6 lbs.. 13.5 ozs.. and 20 inches long. Bridgman-Perry united in marriage Mike and Sharcn Schavey of Hastings are pleased lo anmxince the engagement of their daughter. Knsta. lo Jason Tietz, the son of Mr. and Mrs Darryl Tietz and Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Larsen of Hastings Krista is a 1996 graduate from Thomapple Kellogg High School Jason is a 1991 graduate from Hastings High School Both attend Kellogg Community College A wedding is planned for June 14. 1997 Members of several churches arc busy gathering pledges tor the coming Crop Walk which will be held May 18 at 2 p.m. in Lake Odessa. A plaque now held by Lake­ wood United Methodist Church will go to lhe church collecting lhe most money in the walk. Friday evening. May 9. one week later than usual, the May dinner to benefit the Lakewocxl Christian School will be held al Central United Methixlist Church in Lake Odessa. Then, on Sunday. May 1). which is Mother's Day, lhe Lakewood Community Ambulance group will serve a dinner at Cunninghams* Acre from noon to 3 p.m. These dinners, held the second Sunday of most months, cost $6 for adults. S3 for chil­ dren ages 5 through 12. and are free for ev­ eryone under five or over 100. Carry-outs and deliveries are available There are no new btxiks in the library this week, although several new children's books will be prepared for circulation in the very near future. They have arrived but have not been unpacked and carded yet. Mary Mulford brought in two grocery bags of paper backs, and they are available lo anyone who wants to read any of them. Sunday after church I was the guest of Steve and Diane Barnum for dinner al Pon­ derosa in Hasiings. Mary Mulford also went along and the Barnums' daughter, Jenny and her two sons were also in the group. The next meeting of the Ionia County Ge­ nealogical Society Will be held al I p.m. Saturday. May 10. al lhe Lake Odessa His­ torical Society Depot Museum located on Emerson Street in Lake Odessa Guest speaker will be Stephen Lambers from Calvin College and his topic will be how to research Dutch ancestors using the resources available at the Calvin College archives. Anyone who has any questions about lhe society or the meeting can contact Pam Swilcr at 374-3141 The May general membership meeting of lhe Lake Odessa Area Historical meeting, held on the second Thursday of the month, will be early in May this year. It will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. May 8. at the dining room of Lake Manor on Emerson Street. The program will be about a short term mis­ sion trip by a Clarksville couple to Uganda. Africa. May is also the month for a business meeting of lhe society, and an election will be held and dues set for the coming year. Anyone interested in local history or lhe preservation of lhe depot is welcome at the meeting. Refreshments will be served. At a recent Lake Odessa Area Area Histor­ ical Society board meeting, the board voted to make a Mackinac Island trip the raffle grand prize at Depot Day which will be held at the Lake Odessa Depot Museum July 26. Hollyhock plants will be sold at the depot on Saturday. May 24. for $2 each. This will be the third year for lhe hollyhock plant sale. A blood pressure clinic will be held at noon Wednesday. May 21, at the Eagles Lodge in Woodland. Joyce Weinbrecht will be on hand. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Owner The County of Barry Courthouse 220 W. State Street Hastings. Mrhigan 49058 Architect: Landmark Design Group, P.C. 5800 Foremost Drive, S.E. Suite 3C3 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 Telephone: (616) 956-0606 Fax: (616) 956-9406 Issue Dal,: April 21,1997 General Contractors are invited to submit s bid under seal to lhe County ot Barry Blds are to be delivered to the office of the County Clerk. Nancy L Boersma, located at the above address, before 2:00 P.M. local time on Tuesday. May 20. 1997. for a public bld opening to occur on the same date for the following project: Twenty-one bed expansion of the Barry County Jail. This Project shall include all work required for a fully-functional and finished building. The proposed single story addition is approximately 2,100 square feet of gross building area, also Included are several bid alternates. GIRL, Courtney Biair, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 23, 1997 at 5:02 p.m. to Shan and Jerry Sandborn of Portland. Weighing 7 lbs.. 15 ozs., and 21% inches long. Schavey-Tietz plan to wed June 14 morning. Woodgrove Brcthrcn/Chnstian Church is holding a “Blanket Sunday” May ILA do­ nation of $5 will lurnish a blanket lor chil­ dren or adults of all ages This is part of the Church World Service Blanket program Tamara Lynn Bridgman and Jrmes Richard Perry III were united in marriage on Nov. 9. 1996 at 3:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Hastings. Parents of the bride arc Bill and Sue Bridgman of Hastings. Parents of the groom are Jim and Joan Perry of Dearborn After honeymooning at the Grand Treverse Reson in Traverse City, the couple resides in Hastings. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Apply for our two week nursing assistant training course You ma ill I*- eligible for hire aa day three of «xir class. and begin earning an hourly rate of H68I per h<xir. Upon receiving your state ivniheatKai. your hourly rate will increase to 87 41. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field All shifts available tqmn com­ pletion of our class. Wc offer health insurance, vacation and illness her/fits ('lasses start May 22nd and end .lune 9th. The first 6 days of class will tic from 8HM) am tint . I 4:00 pm and the last five days of class will be from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to niomap|4e Manor la-fore May 16<h. between 8:00 um ami 4 30 pni. Mimday through Friday to fill out an a|>plication Aj>pl tennis chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. ^Qibrnapple cfrJanorz 2700 Nashville Rd . Hastings. Ml 4<«fi8 » IjOE BOY, Zachary Philip, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 25, 1997 al 1:18 a.m. to Julie and Mark Carlson of Hastings. Weighing9 lbs.. 3 ozs.. and 21% inches long. BOY, Christopher Guy. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 25. 1997 at 11:28 a.m. to Cindy and Jim Upright of Vermontville. Weighing 10 lbs., 4 ozs.. and 22 inches long. BOY, Andrew Alan Brown bom at Blodgett Memorial Hospital on April 14th at 2:16 a.m. to Rex and Lisa Brown. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21% inches long. Proud grand­ parents arc Jeff and Celeste Wolverton. REQUEST FOR BIDS The Hastings Area School System is requesting bids for window coverings for Northeastern. Southeastern and Star Elementary Schools. Specifications for the project may be obtained from the Hastings Area School System Administrative Office at 232 W. Grand St.. Hastings Questions regarding this project should be directed to Cynthia Brege (616) 453-1151. Sealed bids, clearly labeled "Winocw Covering Bid", are to be returned to the: Superintendent of Schools. Hastings Area School System. 232 W. Grand St.. Hastings. Ml 49G58. by 11:00 a m.. May 13. 1997. at which time they will be opened and read The Hastings Area School System reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The Project Location is at the Barry County Sheriff s Department. 1212 West Stale Street. Hasiings. Michigan 49058 A pre-bid meeting has been scheduled for 10:00 A M local time on Thursday. May 8. 1997, and shall be held at the Barry County Sheriff Department. Attendance is recommended Bld Documents for Stipulated Sum contract may be obtained from the office of the Architect/Englneer upon receipt of a $65 00 deposit for each set of which $50.00 is refundable. Separate checks, one for $15.00 and one for $50.00 are required. Documents can only be obtained by general contract and subcontract Bidders. Others may view the Bid Documents at the plan rooms of Builders Exchange located in Grand Rapids, Lansing. Traverse City. Kalamazoo. and Saginaw; at the plan rooms of F.W Dodge / McGraw-Hill located in Grand Rapids. Lansing, Kalamazoo. Flint, and Southfield; at the plan room of Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) in Troy and at the plan room of Daily Construction Reports located in Madison Heights. Bid security shall accompany bid in the form of a bid bond or certified check for no less than five (5%) percent of the Bld Price. Refer to Instructions to Bidders In the Project Manual lor full bidding requirements. Your offer will be required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 90 days after submission The County of Barry reserves the right lo reject any and all bids, lo award the agreement to other than the low bid, to award separate agreements for separate parts of the services required, to negotiate the terms and conditions of all and any part of lhe bids, to waive irregularities and/or formalities, and in general to make award in the manner as determined to be in the County's best interest and its sole discretion. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board ot Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 20,1997 at 7:00 p.m. In the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of said hearing Is for the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Marshall D. and Kim T. Evans to enlarge a nonconforming structure on property located at 420 South Park Street, Hastings, Michigan (see map below). Legal description of said property is: North oneTtalf (%) of lots 918 and 919 and the north one-half (Vi) of the east one-half (Vi) of lots 922 of the City ot Hastings. In accordance with City Ordinance Section 3.55 (4), a nonconform­ ing building (structure) may be enlarged provided it will not further reduce the value, livability or function of an existing or potential conforming use of adjoining property. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Request for information and/ or minutes ot said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 8. 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE SALK MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode tn the term* and condition! of a certain mortgage •node by Mork F Robir ion and Ren»e A Robinion husband and wife Mortgagor to Standard Fe>leral Bank a federal laving* bonk of Troy Oakland County Michigan Mortgagee dated April 8 1992 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deedi lor the County of Barry and State of Michigan on April 16 1992 in Liber 540 on Poge 889 of Barry County Record* on which mortgage there i* claim­ ed to be due at the dole of this notice, for prin­ cipal and interest the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Nine and 60 100 Doilor* (S46 579 60) And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pari thereof. Now. Therefore by virtue of the power of sole contained in laid mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode and prov«-ied notice is hereby given that on Friday June 6 1997 at ten o clock in the forenoon, local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder immediately inside the East door entrance to the courthouse in the City of Hosting* Sorry County Michigan (that being lhe building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held) of the premises described in said mortgage or io much thereof o* moy be necessary to pay the amount due os aforesaid on said mortgage with the interest thereon at Eight and One-Half percent (8 500%) per annum and all legal cost* charge* and expense* including the attorney fee* allowed by low. and also any turn or sum* which moy be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect it* interest m the promt so* which said promises are described a* follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Prairieville in the County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described os follows lot Ton (10) of PLEASURE POINT PLAT according to rhe recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plot* on Pogo 12. During the six months immediately following the sole the property may be redeemed, except that m the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the pro perry moy bo redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following the sale. Dated at Troy Michigan. March 31. 1997 STANDARD FEDERAL BANK A federal savings bank Mortgagee RONALD J PALMER Attorney for Mortgagee 2600 West Big Beaver Road Troy Michigan 48064 (5 22) STATE OF MICHIGAN PrsMtCwri County of Berry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF NEAIHNO Filo No 97 22102 NC In the matter of Benjamin Joseph Dibell. TO FRED PITCHER WHOSE LAST KNOWN AD­ DRESS IS UNKNOWN AND INTEREST IN THE MAT­ TER AAAY BE BARRED OR AFFECTED BY THE FOLLOWING NOTICE A hearing will be hold on Moy 28. 1997 at 9:00 a.m. in the probate courtroom, Hasting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition for change of name of Bonjornin Joseph Dibell to Benjamin Joseph Summerfield. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent Dale 34-1W7 BONNIE DIBELL S3I E. MARSHALL Hostings. Michigan 49058 948-0608 (5/8) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha; been modem the conditions of o mortgage mode by JOSEPH E OUISENBERRY and DARCY J OUISENBERRY hus band and wife to Woodhams Mortgage Copora­ tion Mortgagee, dated July 27. 1995 and recorded on August 11. 1995 in Liber 636 on Poge 395 Barry County Record* Michigan and was assigned by said mortgage to the CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a* assignee by on assignment dated July 27, 1995 which was recorded on August I. 1995. in Liber 636. on Poge 402 Barry County Record*, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thou­ sand Five Hundred Thirty-Three and 31 100 dollars (154.533.31). including interest at 8.50% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, of public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan at I 00 o'clock p.m., on June. 12. 1997 Said premise* are utuated in CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described a* Port of Lots 451 ond 452 of the original plat of the City, formerly Village of Hostings, described a* follows: Beginning al a point on the Northeasterly line of State Street which lies North 75 degress 0 minute* West 70.5 feet from the intersection of said Northeasterly line of Stale Street ond the Center Lino of Hanover Street, thence North 75 degrees West 42 foot, thence North 21 degrees 51 minutes East 99 feet: thence along the right-of-way of the Michigan Control Roilrood on o curve, the Chord of which bears South 52 degrees 29 minutes East 42 feet; thence South 21 degrees 14 minutes West 82.5 foot to the place of beginning. Together with on easement appurtenant to Said Land lor purpose* of ingress ond ogres* thereto ond driveway purpose* over that real estate described os commencing at a point on the Northeasterly lino of State Street which lies North 75 degrees 0 miute* West 70.5 from the intersect .on of said Nor­ theasterly lino of State Street and the center lino of Hanover Street for a place of beginning, said point being hereinafter designated os point A; thence North 21 dogroes 14 minutes East 82.5 feet to a point hereinafter designated as Point 8: thence along the right-of-way lino of Michigan Control Roilrood on a curve, the chord of which boors South 52 d^g.oos 29 minutes East to a point 4 foot 1 ince distant from the line which extend* from point A to point 8 to a point that is South 75 degrees 0 minutes East of and approximately 4 feet 1 ince from the place of beginning; thence North 75 degrees 0 minutes West to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 monfh(s) from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with >9480. 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doled Moy 1 1997 CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott * Trott. P.C. Attorneys for CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025 File <97042843 HOPE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Township Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing upon the following described matters on Friday. May 16. 1997, at 700 p.m. at the Hope Township Hal on M-43 between Schultz and Head Lake Roads within Hope Township. The items to be considered at the public hearing consist of the foilowing: 1. A proposed new updated Hope Township Land Use Plan. 2. The following described proposed amendments to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance: a. The amendment of Secton 15.3.D to set a maximum residential density for a Planned Unit Development o the 'AR' zonng district to one dwelling per two acres. b. The amendment ot Section 17.1 .A to delete the provision allowing more than one dwelling unit on a farm as a permitted use in the 'AR* zone. c. The amendment of Section 17.1.B to eliminate provision for Type B" single family dwellings as a permitted use in the 'AH’ zone d The amendment of Section 172C to delete provision for dubs as a special exception use in the *AR" zone e The amendment of Section 172 J to allow additional dwellings on a parcel as a special exception use tn the ‘AR* zone subject to certain siting requirements f The addition of a new Section 172.M allowing Type B‘ dwellings as a special exception use in the ‘AR’ zone g The amendment of Section 173.D to increase the ntinimum lot area and minimum lot width requirements in the ’AR’ zone to two acres and 300 leet h The amendment of Sections 21.1.4 and 21.1.14 so as to limit medical dmics and laboratories in the *C-1‘ zone to a maximum area of 2,000 square feet i. The amendment of Section 26.1 so as to eliminate ail permitted uses m the T zoning classification I The addition of a new Section 26 2 to add as special exception uses in the T zone all uses that are currently permitted uses in the ’I’ zone wrth the exception of the uses currently listed m Section 26 1 A.2 and 26 1A.8 and to delete the reference to ‘chemicals* in the current Section 26.1.B k. The amendment of Section 27.0.A to give the designated zoning snforcenent officials authority to issue muncpai civil infraction citations and municipal ordinance violation notices Job attitude Dear Ann Landers: I have kept this col­ umn of yours for almost seven years, and J think it’s lime you pnnted it again My son will graduate from high school this June, and he and his friends need to see it. — N. Hollywood. Calif. Dear N. Hollywood: Thank you for asking Here it is: An Open Letter to a Discouraged Teeangcr Dear Kid: Today, you came to me for a job. From the look of your shoulders when you walked out. I suspect you've been turned down before. Or maybe you believe nobody wants to hire a kid just out of high school. Well, it happens that 1 did hire a teenager today. He had a big smile on his face, and he wore a necklie. What was so special about that kid? Experience? No. He didn't have any. Il was his attitude that put him on the payroll in­ stead of you. Attitude, son. A-T-T-I-T-UD-E. He wanted that mb bad enough to put on there are more forests. "Down here, the deer depend on farmlands for habitat." he said. An extra season would not be needed in the Upper Peninsula, where a hard winter re­ sulted in "a huge loss to starvation." Bruce said. Another farmer was to ask the commis­ sion for an extension of the firearm season to Jan. 4 and ask that lhe extension from the time lhe regular firearm season ends to Jan. 4 be opened up lo antlerless deer hunting. Bruce anticipated that bow hunters would oppose the extra gun seasons. He also said gun hunters sometimes claim there aren't enough deer during regular hunting season. Bruce said the deer are there the first three days of regular gun hunting season, but then will move to an area that is protected from hunting and hide out there until the gun sea­ son ends. After the first three days. Bruce said, hunters can "hunt their fool heads off and not see a dam thing.” Bruce said it's also a problem that thus far there's been no accurate deer counts in the area. “In Barry County they don't do any pel­ let counts," he said, and "yard" counts, where deer are counted when they herd up in winter, are not possible in southern Michigan be­ cause "our deer don’t yard up.” "Here they have to depend on deer that are brought in to checking stations (during hunt­ ing seasons)." he said. But hunters in this county are not required to bring their deer to the checking stations, he said. Opposition to proposed extra seasons may also be voiced by those who are against shooting female deer, he said. "Historically in Michigan there's a re­ sentment against shooting antlerless deer." However, he said, there arc only a few species of animals hunted in Michigan where the lake is limited by sex. "Other sports take Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing by the Hope Township Clerk at the Townsfip Hall at any time during regular busin«*ss hours up to the date of the nearing and may further be received by tne Planning Commission at the hearing. The Hope Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed revisions at or following the pubic hearing tem. Bruce said last year's Proposition G ballot proposal "gave power lo the NRC to scien­ Anyone interested m reviewing the proposed new updated Land Use Plan and proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments and or the existing Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan pertinent to the above may examine a copy of the same at the Hope Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of the hearing and may further examine the same at the pubic hearing tifically manage wildlife in Michigan." "We're asking them to do that." he said. "We're saying you've got to control (the deer herd) numbers. We can't sustain the tremen­ dous damage being caused right now." m The amendment of Sections 27.0.C and 27.0 D pertaining to the procedure to be followed in enforcement of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance Hope Township wi pronde necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of punted material being considered at the hearing, to individu­ als with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Hope Township Clerk, individuals with d-sab<lines requiring auxiliary ads or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk at the address or telephone numper listed below Sylvia W. Forster, Clerk HOPE TOWNSHIP 5463 S. Wall Lake Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 943-2464 a clean shirt and lake the time to find out something about our company before he came down here. He did his best to impress me Thai's where he edged you out You see. kid. folks who do hiring look for young people who have a spark. They want someone around who looks energetic, eager and rarin' to go. Your first questions were “What arc the hours?" "Hou many vaca­ tions would 1 get?" and "How much do you pay?" I knew when you asked those questions that you weren't going to get a job here. I couldn't care less that you're behind in your car payments. That's your problem What I needed was someone with enthusiasm who'd keep his eyes open and work for me like he’d work for himself. If you have even the vaguest idea of what I'm trying to say. let it show the next time you go looking for a job. If you do. you'll be head and shoulders above the rest You know. kid. men have always gotten jobs lhe same way they get girls. They case the situation, wear a clean shirt, put their best foot forward and appear interested. Maybe jobs aren't plentiful right now. but a lot of us can remember when master craftsmen walked the streets. By comparison, kids today don't know the meaning of lhe word "scarce.” All around you. employers are looking like crazy for smart, alert, energetic young peo­ ple. When they find one. they can’t wait to get him or her on their payroll. If you paid a dime's worth of attention to what I've said to­ day. you’ll land a job pretty darned soon. Good luck. You’re going to need it. Mom outclassed both sexes." he said In Barry County, he said, the issue is also complicated by the presence of the Barry Slate Game Area, which draws hunters from many surrounding communities. The herd management policy is to keep a lol of deer in that area for hunters. Bruce said, but those same large herds are damaging the ecosys­ l The amendment of Section 27 O B to provrie for municipal ovil infraction sanctions for violation of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance « finn landers Dear Ann Landers: My son. "Hank." is 21 and 6 feet 2 inches tall, looks like Tom Cruise and attracts women like moths to a flame. His father, who died 10 years ago. was the same way. Hank went to work as a salesman for a big electronics company and makes very good money. His boss is a divorced woman with an 11-year-old son. She says she is 31. but after looking at several photos of her. I'll bet she is at least 40. Hank called last week to say he is going to get married to this woman and asked if 1 would come to the wedding if he sent an airline ticket. Question. Miss Landers: Should I go? Even though 1 haven’t met this woman. I have negative feelings about her. I know I would be uncomfortable with her and her • family. I’m not in their league socially. I’m going to do as you say. — Outclassed in Ohio. Dear Mom: By all means. Go! Although this woman is not one you would have chosen for your son. be gracious and have a wonder­ ful lime. somewhat baffled by this I suspect she is un­ comfortable about explaining me to her family and friends. I am clearly not part of the pic­ ture she had planned on for this occasion. Tom has told his mother her position is unreasonable, selfish and hurtful He has assured her that wc will be discreet and anyone who does mu know me will assume that I am just another guy at the wedding. The rest of Tom’s family agrees with us. Tom’s mother, however, insists that her wishes be respected and thinks the family has turned against her. She doesn't realize that she is causing lasting damage lo her relationship with Tom. which until now has been very good I would love to attend Janet's wedding and be part of the celebration, but since his mother has made it known that she doesn't want me there. I'm not sure I should go. 1 really don't want to make her miserable on such an impor­ tant day. 1 need your advice. — Gay Son’s Partner in Maryland Dear Maryland: You have been invited to this wedding by the bride. This is her day. and her wishes should prevail. By all means, go and be sure to ask Tom's mother to dance. Honor boundaries Dear Ann Landers: When I read the letter from "Perplexed in Shreveport." I knew 1 had to write. She said her husband engaged in a lot of horseplay with his 10-year-old daughter while she was dressed only in a Tshirt and panties and wondered if it was OK. My parents divorced when I was 4. and my father got custody. Ten days before my seventh birthday, my mother died — suicide or murder, depending on whose story you want to believe. My father adored his little girl, so much, in fact, that he insisted that 1 sleep in the same bed with him for many years. He never did anything that could be called sexual abuse, but there was a lot of cuddling, and he kept me very dose to him. I believe he was trying to make up for the loss of my mother 1 was his "substitute.” After a disastrous marriage to a control freak. I went for counseling. 1 am now with my second husband, who is a wonderful man I was cheated out of my childhood by a father who looked to me for emotional support when he should have been giving it. — Been There in Allen Park. Mich. Dear Been There; Father-daughter relation­ ships should be loving but not sensual. It can be a fine line. Il’s the father s responsibility to recognize this and honor the boundaries I was surprised al the number of readers who were angry with me for suggesting this in my response. Thanks for shoring me up. I needed it. Give 'em a call Gay invitation Dear Ann: You recently gave an address for people who want to have their nanjes removed from junk mail lists. 1 have a better idea. Whenever I receive catalogs from com­ panies I'm not interested in. I call the catalog's 800 number and ask them to take my name off their mailing list. This works 99 per­ cent of the time, and they always seem to ap­ preciate the call. Henderson. N.C. Dear N.C.: Thanks for the suggestion. I’m passing the word. Dear Ana Landers: 1 am a gay man who reads your column regularly. Now I need your advice. “Tom" and 1 are in our 30s and have been partners for six years. "Janet.” Tom's sister, has invited me to her wedding. Tom's mother, however, sees this as strictly a family event and has told Tom that she would rather 1 not attend. I have always gotten along well with Tom's family, including his mother, so 1 am Is that Ann Landen column you clipped years ago yellow with age? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to Gems, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.25.) Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate Inc. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 9, 1997. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 9, 1997, IS MONDAY, MAY 12, 1997. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 1997, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office or your country, city or township clerk’s office. Persons planning to reg­ ister with the respective county, city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. Loans For Homeowners This Notice is given by order of the board of education. 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Bob assisted Russian farmers, while Carol taught m schools They were stationed in Voroncsh. a city about 300 miles south ol Moscow and known as the "Capital of lhe Red Belt." The Red Belt is the stronghold of the Commu­ nist Party. "That certainly affected our attitude and some of the conclusions wc drew from Rus­ sia." Bob said. Bender said he and Carol were prepared for hardship, "but we weren't prepared for howfar the quality of living for the average Rus­ sian has dropped in the six years since the fall of communism." He noted that the life expectancy for Russian men has dropped from 64 years to 57 in that time "There's a joke that's widely told now . that goes 'What has capitalism done in six years that communism couldn't do in 70 years?" And lhe answer is. 'Make communism look good." he said Bender added most of the news Americans get about Russia comes from Moscow, which he described as city similar to cities in the West. "It is totally unlike that in the other 95 percent of Russia." he said. Carol Bender said her experience in the Russian school system was different than Bob's experience in the Russian agriculture business. "He was looked at with some suspicion, almost as a spy." she said Russian students and teachers, on the other hand, "were de­ lighted to have a native English speaker." af­ ter having taught each other English for 40 years, she said. "A great deal of respect is given to educa­ tion and teachers — not much nay Teachers were greeted last year with the news that the government didn't have enough money And they would have lo take a 25 percent pay cut. Then in the middle ol the year, lhe gov­ ernment told them again it didn I have enough money and they would have lo take another 25 percent pay cut." she said Bob later added that these pay cuts started from a salary of about $6(1 per month and that an English professor they knew was finally able to land a full-time position at a university for $40 per month. Carol encouraged the Hastings students lo learn foreign languages and international cul­ tures. saying her Russian students knew a great deal about the United Stales. "And then they would ask me what I knew of Russia. And I was embarrassed as an American that I knew so little about them." she said She added many of her Russian students fell entering international business was their ticket out of economic hardship and that was why American students should learn foreign languages. "Your work world is not just going to be your town and your state." she told the Hast­ ings students Bob concluded by saying their stay in Russia gave him a deep appreciation for safely and security issues, while telling stu­ dents to be thankful they were bom in Amer­ ica. "There is no place that has been given as much as wc have in America," he said. "Wc ought lo consider ourselves richly blessed." Drafting students place in regional competition Hastings High School drafting students look home honors after competing in the re­ cent 1997 Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society regional contest. Sophomore Don Smith took a first place in IOth grade single family residence compe­ tition. In I Ith and 12th grade single family residence competition, juniors Michael McKcough. Zach Deming. Adam Taylor. David Koutz and Chris Stafford took first, second, third, fourth and fifth places, respec­ tively. Senior Damon Gonzales received a sixth place, and juniors Tom Goggins and Jon Merrick received honorable mentions. Sophomore Levi Bolthousc look a first in 10th grade muhi-family residence competi­ tion. Senior Daniel Wilkins got a first in 1 Ith and I2lh grade multi-family residence competition. Seniors Lisa McKay and Da­ mon Gonzales lied for second place in that category. Gonzales also took a first in me­ chanical drawing competition. Smith. McKcough. Deming, Taylor. Koutz, Bollhouse, Wilkins, McKay and Gonzales will all go on to compete in state MITES competition. Bob and Carol Bender spoke about their experiences in Russia as Peace Corps volunteers to Hastings' Top 10 students and parents at Monday's Rotary meeting. The Hastings BANNER Middle Villa Inn's Bn] Thank You Mom Buffet! ■■■ We will be serving Carved Round of Beef. Baked Chicken, Sweet A Sour Pork Over Rice, Fried Shrimp, Au Gratin and Mashed Potatoes. Bread Stuffing. Green Bean Almondine, Com O'Brien, Fresh Baked Bread. 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In honor of his upcoming retirement, se­ nior auditor Carl Pinard, employed by the Michigan Department of Treasury's Local Government .Audit and Finance Division, has been the guest of honor at a surprise luncheon party by Barry County Courthouse employees and elected officials and received a framed resolution from the County Board of Commissioners. Pinard, who has worked for the state for nearly 30 years, has been providing auditing services to the county for 10 years and will retire June I from his slate position. The county contracts with the state Treasury De­ partment for annual audits. "County departments have been consistent in describing Mr. Pinard as the most help­ ful. knowledgeable and professional auditor with whom they have worked." the County­ Board's resolution said. "Several departments have also staled that they have appreciated Mr. Pinard's audit comments, which provided constructive crit­ icism. helping them to learn to manage their budgets in a better way. Pinard “has also been extremely helpful in sharing previous audit information with newly elected county commissioners, al their request, assisting them to acquire the knowledge necessary to develop and main­ tain the county budget." the resolution said. Pinard said "not only are the books in good shape, but the people I work with are enjoyable and help in the auditing process." Immunization clinics planned in Delton, Hasting* 8:30 to 11 a m. Saturday. May 17, at the Health Department building. 110 W. Center St. Most immunizations are free. No ap­ pointments arc necessary, but parents should bring along their children's im­ munization records. For more information, call the Health Department at 945-9516. The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment will have immunization clin­ ics in Delton Wednesday and in Hast­ ings the following Saturday. The one in Delton will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. May 14. at the Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grove. 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Not able to get home they would weave their way to the livery stable to sleep it off. sprawled in the straw The young fellows of the village knew this and they would go over there, lift up their legs and pound the bottoms of their feet with sticks They knew they were safe as the men were too drunk to chase them. Maybe this was fun Frank Richards, a fanner living south of the Fillmore school which was southwest of the village, owned a team of pure white horses. They were beautiful animals and everyone knew when Frank was in town. George Perkins had a livery bam that burn­ ed in the 1920s. George kept race horses al this bam as well as horses for hire. He owned i horse named Duke, who could be driven by ibout anyone who could drive. This hone was ised by Eugene Sisson on the mail rot *e when »e substituted for Charles Can on the mail ■oute. Later, this livery bam was owned by Ed Storey. Lyle’s father. Joe Brown also ran a livery stable where he tepi a valuable stallion in the bam. Bill Kin and John Rickert were the eamsters who drove and cared for the >eautiful big teams owned by the Zheesebroughs. The Cheesebrough factory wt only made large wooden objects like rakes tnd handles, croquet mallets, stakes, they also nanufactured clothespins Some of the men vho worked there for many yean were Jacob Freeland. Charles Wilbert. Ruebcn and Bud Fish. Jack and Guy Simpson. Henry Kuem)ie. Mill Lightfoot. Jacob Reuter. Willard Moffitt, Frank Gosch, William Rose. Bill King, John Rickert. Smith Wills and Walter Wallace just to name a few. i The railroad coming into Freeport made an impact on the village. It allowed for goods to fee moved into Freeport and products such as the Cheesebrough products, grains and ^k. dressed chickens and eggs to be out. The railroad was to have gone on po Hastings where it would join up with the Grand River Valley Railroad, later operated fey Michigan Central for markets in Grand Rapids and Detroit and the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad to markets in Chicago and other points. The railroad pever got built beyond Freeport • We mentioned that grading for the railroad gn south toward Hastings as far as Road. A look at the air maps for the <n Freeport to Hastings indicated that ling from north to south got as far as Road. From the south grading was from Hastings with a plan to join the >rts into a rail line into Hastings. This from both Hastings and Freeport is ►till visible on the air maps and evidence of the grading can be located on the land west of what is now M-43 • The men doing lhe grading on both ends of lhe proposed railway were not paid in cash. Their time was recorded and they were to receive stock and become owners of the railroad. A man. his horse and wagon was recorded al so much a day. A man, a team and a slip scraper was recorded at so much. A wheeled scraper, which needed more than one team of horses was worth more. A man who had a shovel and a pick was recorded at so much per day. Simon Kaiser, grandfather of Die Craven, only had a shovel but he worked very hard on the railroad bed They would plow the area first and then with the scrapers remove the tons of dirt. An estimate of $100,000 of the farmers’ wages and money was tied up in this futile effort. They never completed this part of the railroad and never received any pay nor any slock in what was to have been the Fanner's Co-op rail line. Freeport has nearly always had a weekly newspaper since the Freeport Herald, which was edited by H.C. Peckham and sold to James W. Godfrey in 18K6 Also the Grand Rapids daily papers have been a part of the scene and there were paper hoys. Two of these paper boys were Victor Sisscn and Lyle Storey This job meant that they kn?w most everyone in the village. They also learned some skills in working with people, which served them well later in their lives. George J. Nagler was a merchant of note. He first started a store in 1884 He owned a store al the comer of Warren and Division streets in 1887. He carried on a live and dress­ ed poultry business. In 1907. he built a warehouse which later became Runciman’s Elevator The poultry was shipped every week with a dollar value of about $5,000 The butchered chickens were dressed with the heads left on. and packed in ice in barrels for shipping to the cities. He built a cement block building in which he housed this activity. Nagler also bought eggs and shipped them out by the rail car, wagon load and later the truck loads. He made his own crates at the warehouse and shipped out thousands of dozens of eggs. Nagler was deeply involved in the Freeport Electric Company. The company built a dam in the river at Linden which supplied the village with its first electricity that replaced the kerosene lamps and carbide system which lighted many Freeport homes, and allowed the citizens of Freeport to have the ever grow­ ing number of appliances being manufactured such as electric refrigerators, electric irons, pumps to pump water for inside plumbing in the homes, radios and the things taken for granted now No mention of George Nagler is complete without mention of Deed Nagler who was his support and helper through the many years of his business enterprises and was an active and beloved member of the community. The Naglers had two sons, one of which was Roy Nagler. At one time there were two large general stores and three smaller grocery stores in Freeport at lhe same time, all very busy Cool and Sons. James. Leon and Frank, operated a large, elevator where they supplied die needs of die farmers of the area. This was later taken over by a company. Managers were Herman Rensch. Mr. Edmonds and Mr Lake. Dried apples were once an important com­ James D. Cool and Sons Elevator. Freeport. modify. Freeport had an apple dryer that operated al full speed during the fall. Nearly every farm in the area had an apple orchard and the apple crop was an additional source of cash. Wagons loaded with apples would line up for a block waiting to unload their fruit picked in lhe orchards. Great piles of apples nearly hid the building from view at times and a corps of women was kept busy inside the building, peeling the ap­ ples and preparing them for drying. The dried apples were shipped out on the railroad, later in trucks to the cities. The apple drier not only added income for the farmers of the area, but also gave employ­ ment to many men and women for a period of time. The apple drier was located on the east side of the railroad tracks across from the depot at the end of Oak Street. A gentleman named Kellogg of Lowell had an interest in lhe drier and built a c ider mil I across the street and to the south of the drier where cider was made during the fall of the year Peter Godfrey operated a carpet weaving business out of his home. Walter "Darb" Foglesong had a furniture store in a budding north of Division Street. He also had an undertaking business there and his wife, Sarah, operated a millinery shop in this loca­ tion. Winchester Funeral Home was also located in the village. Mr. Webb had a photography shop in Freeport for a time. This was located south and across from the Masonic Hall. The first creamery in Freeport was built in 1894 and burned to the ground in 1899. It was rebuilt as the Farmers’ Co-op Creamery. This creamery in Freeport was quite famous for its butter Freeport butter was considered to be the best. Ma Whitnay’s Restaurant advertised "Where you enjoy every bite of food, when you butter your bread with the better butter.** This was located along the railroad. The creamery purchased milk from the farmers of the area. They shipped out cream, made butler and sold buttermilk. Ezra Leonard, and then Frank Hynes, were among the managers of this business. Butter makers were Guy Bovee. D.H. Brown and Dan Postma. Later this building became a cake factory. The stockyards were north along the railroad just east of the cemetery. John Yarger and Terry Corrigan bought and shipped large numbers of animals raised on community farms. The cemetery, laid out in the original plat­ ting process, is on the hill north of the village. Here is lhe final resting place of many of the people mentioned in these essays. Walking through ’Pleasant HUI” is a walk through the past with names like Gosch. Krcher. Smelker. Roush. Deming. Walton. Reuter. Cool. Miller. Nagler. Buehler. Brun­ ner. Dipp. Sisson. Hefflebower. Kunde, just to name a few. Frank Deming operated a store with the assistance of his daughter. Audie Deming Roush He carried a large selection of penny candy in the store. Penny candy was a child's dream come true. Hours could be spent spen­ ding a penny or two. Little marshmallow pillows with a bejewel­ ed ring stuck in the center, tiny paraffin bot­ tles with sweet colored water in them. After the liquid was sucked out. the parrafin was chewed like a huge wad of gum. Paraffin lips were fun and they could also Scott Lee Ward. Hastings and Angelique Cornelius. Hastings. Joseph W McClelland. Hastings and Amy Sue Wolman. Hastings. Jeffrey James Myers. Hastings and Jessica Lynn Norton. Hastings Michael Henry Hannan. Hasiings and Jessica Lynn MUIer. Hastings Frederick WUliam Hannapcl. Middleville and Krissta Lynn Patterson. Middleville. Anthony A. Williams. Ionia and Kathy Lynn Schmidt. Hickory Comers. Troy Patrick Regis. Dowling and Sara Louise Telleen. Dowling. Stanley J. Ashley. Lake Odessa and Katherine J. Lcinhart. Nashville Walter Ray Schisser. Plainwell and Tracy Jean Sparks. Plainwell Chad Alan Zimmerman. Hastings and Melinda Lou Williams. Hastings Freeport Creamery. be chewed like gum. Penny caramels, penny chocolates. Tootsie Rolls, and many other confections, none of it wrapped individually. The village children managed to stop there on their way to and from school to spend their — the automobile garage and gasoline sta­ tions. Yoder operated one of the four gas su­ born in the village Frank Cool owned and operated Cool’s Garage. Walton’s built a modem garage building in 1919. On the west side of the village. Wesley Blough built a modem hatchery just north of the schoolhouses where he raised and shipped out baby chicks. Nicholas Bouma converted the bam on his place in this same area, to a small factory where he made small hand trucks for moving objects from one part of a building to another. (To be continued) ^Victor Suckle nearly always had a pocket full of penny candy. He would occasionally treat the girls. Occasionally a frog, an angleworm, or some other creepy crawly thing would occupy the same pocket with the candy, but the girls would forget about that and take his candy the next time he offered it. With the coming of the automobile and trucks came a need for a new type of service Don't Put Your Baby’s Health On The Line. TdrGvmf Yoanf SoYwCan TJ^Or It’s Our Business To Build New Business i- ftrcrv re K»re ‘’e’tr Wr ri' ne» •tusm zojttn -"rtvrra re rw tno* nhc rt>u ft rc wnr ft** »nnwbatfc jerwt ttttomaurewume re Mib-routs uei ** t*c*-5* ** * * •• * • *,r-' *' • Wh US. 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May 17. from 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m YMCA of Barry County Y Hastings Youth Council �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 8. 1997 Obreiter’s 44 highlights Saxons match at H.C.C. Come to think of it... by Jim Jensen Baseball battle helps writer to come to terms with game There's no doubt. I've been a little bit hard on professional baseball since the strikes, a few years ago. caused me so much turmoil and ill-feelings So. what happened last Thursdas night in Baltic Creek can be described as nothing short of a miracle It s funny how a large Diet Pepsi, a large Coney IX>g tssith cheese) and an energetic audience can make even the hardest skeptic a bit soft inside Esen if it is for just a couple of hours. The assignment was lo interview Michigan Battle Cat hitting coach Gerald Perry (story in this week's Reminder) last Thursday before the Battle Creek team's contest with the Lansing Lugnuts The plan was to speak with the former Major League star at 6:15 p.m. and be out of Battle Creek sometime around 7 p.m.. so 1 could catch another thrilling episode of Friends. Perry, however, was busy preparing for the big game, so wc actually did not begin our chat till round game time. Of course, then I was hungry and was hearing the sounds and sights that surrounded me. Change in plans, it was time to enjoy some BASEBALL, hometown style. As the national anthem opened, local children joined their Battle Cat buddies on the base paths — just one example of how a baseball franchise reaches out lo the community that they play in At that point. 1 looked around the bleachers and noticed that a majority of the people in the stands were kids who had smiles covering their faces. Now. this is great stuff! Not only is this team helping to make some happy kids smile, but they arc contributing in other ways as well. Providing jobs is one way. from the souvenir benders, to the nice chap who kept my hands close to the hot dogs at all times. Attending a baseball game provides avid fans to rub shoulders with their heroes, whether we re talking Billy Gardner Jr. (the second Billy Gardner to coach in professional baseball) or Billy Crooks (The one and only). Yes. even the television celebrities have their groupies. Most "true" fans know everything there is to know about their favorite players Chris Rcitsma graduated from Calgary Christian High School in 1996. was 6-0 in 7 games with 2 no-hitters for the Calgary Babe Ruth club, pitched for the Canadian Junior National team and was named the Red Sox Minor League Pilcher of the Year hurling for Ft. Myers in 1996. See what 1 mean? Special thanks, for one reporter's keen knowledge of the Battle Cals, must be given to two hard workers behind the scenes: Media Relations Director Danielle Disch and Community Relations Director Tanya Fenderbosch. Fcndcrbosch is a recent graduate of Western Michigan University and has played both basketball and volleyball. Disch graduated from the University of Michigan and has some basketball coaching experience This Cats' duo pul in many hours and help to make the organization a very successful one. What baseball has done to bring back the fans is make their game more viewer­ friendly. bringing the fans into the action and just people who sit there and cheer. Like the two kids who ran circles around a baseball bat and then attempted to run while in a bit of a dizzy state That's tunny I've tell that way my entire life. And 1 haven't even mentioned Rally Cal and his special attr xtion to the local kids. This sluff is good for the city and good for the state with fans from Lansing. Grand Rapids and Battle Creek having reason lo display their community prides. So make a point in catching a game soon and hitting on part of the fun. • Community Leaders: Now the spring is here. I would like to thank all of the Little League coaches out there who devote their time to making the times of numerous young ballplayers so enjoyable. One coach, we ll call him Mortimer, claims that his team has the pitching and the talent to be a title contender, but says that the most important thing is learning how to play the game correctly . He compares sport to academics Practice is like study time and game is like a test where you see how much lhe players have learned. Mortimer's club appears to be in good hands as long as his male assistant coach doesn't screw things up. Mortimer also went to the State Capitol recently and brought back some very interesting news. At around noon time Mortimer and his group of future politicians were observing the house and lhe only legislator who was hard at work was Terry Geiger, our great Republican representative. Keep up the good work. Terry. • Radcliff Soon A Bronco: Lakewood High's Addi Radcliff has signed a track and field scholarship with Western Michigan University, according to Lakewixid coach Kellie Row land Radcliff was one of the county's top performers last year in the shot put and the discus Radcliff also was the seller on the Vikings volleyball team that made it to the Class B State quarterfinals Just another talented senior female athlete al Lakewood, a class that includes Joni Daniels. Jennifer Mitchell. Paige Foley and Pearl Ward just lo name a few. • Play with the Pistons: The Detroit Pistons will be hosting a special training camp at lhe Grand Rapids' Gus Macker Hoops facility on July 21-24. The Pistons objective is to introduce their exciting brand of basketball to area players. Along with the players and coaches of the 1996-97 Pistons team, the training camp staff will include college and high school coaches from around Michigan and feature various college superstars from yesterday and today. The price for the camp is SI40 and each training camp tour will be limited in enrollment. Those interested should call Piston Camp coordinator Chns Fritzsching at (810) 377­ 0104 Talk to you soon. A flare for the dramatics, Saxon sluggers win 7*6 Hastings tallied four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday to defeat league foe Hudsonville 7-6 in what can only be described as a "thriller." The victory was the Saxons second big win in the last seven days and was a result of some timely hitting. Chris Stafford led off the Hastings seventh with a single. Matt Moore and Andrew Courtrir • both drew free passes. Josh Storm doubled to score 2. Eric Greenfield's suicide squeeze tied the game at 6-6 and Josh Richie ended the comeback charge successfully with an RBI bullet down the third base line. "Il was a big. big win for Hastings baseball; the kids were very excited," Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson said. Stafford was 2-for-3. Richie 2-for-4 and Nick Thornton 2-for-3 lo lead the Saxon hitters. Hastings had a total of 10 hits in the game Courtright tossed a 9-hiticr to notch the mound win. Good defense, according to Simpson, was also a key in the O-K While triumph. The hits kvpt coming for lhe varsity baseball team on April 30. Hastings collected 12 hits, three each by Andrew Courtright and Chris Stafford, in a 9-0 win against Zeeland last Wednesday. Courtright went 3-for-3 scoring 2 runs. Stafford 3-for-4 with 2 runs. 2 doubles and 2 RBI. Josh Storm was 2-for-3 with I RBI and Josh Richie finished the afternoon with a 2for-3 performance that included 3 RBI. The big inning for Coach Jeff Simpson's baseball team came in the third when the Saxons tallied for 5 runs. "It was an excellent ball game." Simpson exclaimed Courtright also received credit for the pitching win. keeping in control lhe whole game long. Throwing 86 pitches. Courtright allowed 6 Zeeland hits with 1 walk and 4 strikeouts. Hastings will meet Lowell in baseball action today (Thursday). I Even a bnsk wind could not stop the Saxon swingers from posting improved scores Tuesday at the Hastings Country Club Hastings hosted both East Grand Rapids and Hudsonville and carded a second place 201. East won the three team match with a sharp 185. while Hudsonville's team fired a 221. Senior Tammy Obreiter. who led the Hastings team to the Class B State finals a season ago. again paced the Saxons with an excellent 44. East Grand Rapids' Katie Rector had the lowest score of the day with a 42. Hudsonville's Rochelle Halliday and East Grand Rapids pair ot Sarah Bere/a and Sarah Rector all posted scores of 47. Lindsey Micel and Casey Anderson showed their consistency for the Saxon swingers with respective scores of 50 and 51. Other Hastings scores included a 53 from Christy Anderson, a 56 from Sarah Bcllgraph and a 67 from Erica Barnum. In the three-some of No. 2 golfers on Tuesday, a new trend might have been discovered for golfers. Hudsonville's No. 2 played the nine-hole event shoeless, but still managed to hit the ball better thar most who play this game Hastings will host Belding today (Thursday) lo prepare for the O-K White Conference match a. daplc Hill on Monday (May 12). The Saxons arc swinging for a return to State. A season ago. Hastings placed IOth in the Class B-C-D State championships held in East Lansing. Tammy Obreiter carded the Saxons top score Tuesday with a 9-hole score of 44 during the three-team league event. Panthers pick up pair of wins in league meets Delton's track teams continued its dominance of the KVA on April 30 with wins in both the boys and lhe girls meets. The Panthers took the boys event 98-39 and prevailed Delton's girls prevailed by a 83-45 score. Delton won 13 of 17 events in the boys race including all four relays. Zac Taylor. Nino Fogaroli, Travis Wright and Jesse Young won the 3200 in 1:34.9, Jason Kimbrough. Paul Finney. Nick Morrow and Jason Stampfler teamed up to lake the 400 in 45.99, Kimbrough, Finney. Darron Williams and Stampfler claimed the top spot Sarah Bellgraph watches her drive fly during Tuesday's golf match at the Hastings Country Club. in the 800 with a 1:56.77 and Williams, 5- Malt Midkiff, Mike Moss and Kimbrough won the 1600 in 3:38.43. Individual winners for the boys were Chris Marlow in the shot put (4-1) and discus (133-5 1/2), Finney in the long jump (20-6 < 1/2) and the 200 (23.55). Troy McCarty in ;• the pole vault (9-6). Taylor in lhe 1600 •­ (4:54.66) and the 3200 (10:41.91), Kimbrough in the 400 (53.81) and Young in : the 800(2:15.20).________________________ < 5m PANTHERS cwiMnwd on poRO 15 Delton's Desi Petkotf and Nicole Berge have carried the team in hurdle events this season. Questions #6 It’s all about pork, not politics Here's a special Grand Rapids Whitecap trivia question for all of our food lovers out there. The first person to answer this question correctly will receive four tickets to a Whitecaps game. So here is the question: How many ounces are in the famous pork chop sandwich served at Old Kent Park’ Please dial J-Ad Graphics during regular business hours if you know the answer. That number is (616) 945­ 9554. the extension for after hour callers is 227. Best of luck and let's play ball. A track opening... Maple Valley High School celebrated the opening ol its brand new track Tuesday with a home meet against St. Philip and Leslie. The eight-lane, multi-colored track will be the < < £ location tor graduation ceremonies later this spring. The future plan is to play football games on the properly, that is located behind the high school. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 8. 1997 — Page 15 Two games, two shutout wins for varsity Saxons Eight goals and not one for the other team You can t ask for much more from a prep soccer team Hastings varsity raised its overall record to 8-3 with a two victory week The Saxons first defeated Hudsonville in a niny-cold contest last Friday by a 2-0 score. On Monday. Cbach Doug Mepham’s team made it 2-for-2 with a 6-0 shutout against O­ K White rival Wyoming Park Hastings hosted Grand Rapids Christian on Wednesday (May 7) and entertains Northview on Friday (May 9). The driving ram made it difficult for the Saxons to strike versus Hudsonville, but they finally did when freshman Jess Gole scored her sixth of the year on a kick that sailed over the Eagles goalkeepers' head Carolyn DeWitt, also a freshman, gave Hastings an insurance goal later in the period while lhe team's defense continued to dominate "Wc took a lot of shots, but had a hard time getting true possible goal shots." Coach Mcpham said. "Rebecca Mcpham dominated the middle with hard work, putting the ball up to the forwards. Our defense of DeGoa (Mylea). Jilcs (Stephanie). Gillons (Summer) and Noms (Jenny) have been very steady ." The labor of the defense, including the team's work in goal, has been gord for five shutouts on the season. Hastings tallied 3 goals in ihc first hall and 3 more in lhe second on Monday lo blow past Wyoming Park Sarah Mcpham scored her seventh and eighth of lhe year. Rebecca Mcpham her third and fourth. DeWitt her fourth and Gillons added the final score in a game that saw the Saxons out-shoot their opponents 17-2. DeWitt. Traci Heffclbower. Sarah Hayes all assisted on lhe Hastings' goals. "We came out slowly and scored only three goals in the first half." Coach Mcpham said. "The second half wc came out a little harder and scored three more goals." Girls basketball finals moving PANTHERS continued from page 14 Winning 11 events of their own. Delton's girls also came away with a comfortable league triumph Claiming first places were Danielle Freeland m lhe shot put (26-111. Kim Cole in the long jump t 15 9 1/41. Li/ Kendall and Amber Novisky m the high jump ibolh 4­ 3). Holly St.ip 111 lhe discus (IOK-2 3/4). Clarissa Hammond, linn Glidden, Novisky and Mary Henson in lhe 3200 relay (11’24 46), Henson m the 1600 (6:02 19) and lhe KOO (2 39 65). Libby Lantinga. Nicki Cheney. Nicole Berge and Alisha Rodarte in lhe 400 relay (1:01 52). Glidden in the 400 (1:06.63). Emily Powell. Glidden, Novisky and Henson in the 1600 relay (4:43.93) and Hammond m the 3200 (13:12.38) Friday lhe Panthers will compete in lhe Penn Relays m Battle Creek Say good-bye to Kellogg Arena. Say hello lo CMU. Beginning next fall, the prep girls basketball semifinals and finals will be held al Central Michigan University. Since 1990 the girls final four contests have been staged in the "Cereal City" at Kellogg Arena. CMU will host lhe 1997 event on Dec. 4­ 6 and will also host the finals in 1988. the Michigan High School Athletic Association recently decided Another day at the tracks... Sarah Mepham scored two of the Saxons six goals in a league victory against Wyoming Park on Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Delton met up with Mattawan on Monday for a bit of KVA track and field action. Kim Cole (top right) strecthes out for her best in the long jump. Jon Henneckow (bottom right) draws air with his shot put attempt and Jesse Young (up top) sprints for his best in the 800. Cook places first Amy Cook is an M1AA champion. Cook, a former ninner on the Delton track team, won the MIAA long jump title this spring for Hope College with a 16-10 effort. Cook was Hope’s top performer in four events, the long jump, lhe triple jump (33 5 3/4). the 100 hurdles (15.20). and the 400 hurdles (1:06 87). Hope placed third al the MIAA Field Day (88 points) behind Calvin College (231 points) and Alma College (158 points). Built of stone... Sensiba off to fast start in ASA campaign Three races, three strong finishes That's the 1997 track record for Middleville\ Dave Sensiba. Sensiba finished seventh al Sunday's Florida 300 al the Five Flags Speedway m Pensacola. Fla His performances show that the change he made in the off-season — joining with LeRoy Thropp's racing team — is paying dividends "This team has been great." Sensiba said. "The guys have really been gixxl to work with and LeRoy has been just super lo me. Wc have a good team and a good car " Not everything goes right all of the time as Sensiba has found out with the car's power steering "We lost the power steering for the second race in a row." Sensiba exclaimed Wc lost it at about lap 125. so I didn't drive without the power steering as long as 1 did al Peach State Tire stagger was the key to this race. We went out with the right stagger and then made a change and the stagger was wrong We probably should have stayed with <»nc set of tires longer than wc did." Mike Garvey was the winner of lhe Florida 300 Dorr s Bob Sennekcr ended up 27th after starting in the poll position BERLIN Inclement weather caused the cancellation of the Late Model Stock Car racing program at Berlin, but a triple header race card, including Sportsman Stocks. Super Stocks and Late Models, is set for this Saturday (May 10) Joe Bush, of Hastings and the 1992-93 track champion, will be battling for top honors m lhe 40-lap mam event Bob Holley and Randy Sweet will be others hoping to take the checkered flag. Bush is currently seventh in the point standings with 32 points All programs will start at 7 pm. The raceway is located fisc miles west of Grand Rapids on interstate 96 at the Marne exit 23 1-96 Weather also was the big story at 1-96 as persistent showers and cold temperatures forced the cancellation of the season opener. On May 10 the Fngidairc All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars will be at the speedway Practice and qualifications begin at 6 p.m and the races start al 7 30 p m Levi Haight, a 1996 graduate of Hastings High, has found some early success on the body building scene. Haight, 19. won the teen division and placed second in novice at the April 12 Mr. Classic Body Building Championship in Belding. At the Grand Rapids Natural Body Building Championship on April 19, the local athlete placed third in the teen division. The second competition came one day after his birthday, so (on bottom) he was able to enjoy a little bit ot the sweets. Haight (on left) is shown, muscles and all, at Belding. (Photos provided) �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 8. 1997 Hastings beats Hudsonville; Cross sets mark J Ann Cross set a new school record with a first place 33-3 1/2 effort in the shot put as Hastings’ track teams went up against O-K While competitor Hudsonville Tuesday at home. The Saxons ran away from the Eagles in the boys meet. 92-45. but came up short in the girls event. 79-49. Hastings' boys went 1-2-3 in the high jump with Ed VanDerMolcn winning lop honors al 6-0. Other individual winners included Ken Thompson in the 110 hurdles (16.69). Josh Lindsey in the 100 (11.36) and the 200 (24.32). Ed Youngs in the shot put (47-6). Kenn Cross in the pole vault (13-6). Jeremy Radvansky in the 400 (54.23) and Greg Brower in the 300 hurdles (44.56). Relay races also went the Saxons way with Sam Stafford. Jim Storms. Purscll and Josh Lindsey taking lhe 800 (1:36.42). Doug Varney. Stafford. Seth Bender and Lindsey placing first in the 400 (46.39) and Radvansky. Storms, McKenzie and Stafford grabbing top honors in the 1600 (3:42.17). In the girls meet, other victones came from Andrea Dreyer in the 100 hurdles (15 99) and the 300 hurdles (53.39). Emily Dipcrt in lhe 100 (13 44). the 3200 relay team of Charissa Shaw. Katie Thomas. Laura Thomas and Sally Edger (11:05.80). lhe 800 relay team of Anne Burghdoff, Andrea Dreyer. Erica Fulmer and Dipcrt (1:56.92) and the 400 relay team of Burghdoff. Andrea Dreyer. Rachel Dreyer and Dipcrt (54.12). Vs. and Devan Endres, the 400 (47.63) with Chns Olmsted. Stafford. Bender and Kevin Morgan and the 1600 (3:47.9) with Pursell. Radvansky. McKcough and Rude F.H.C. The Saxon boys flew past Forest Hills Central in conference action on May I. winning by a tally of 85-49. Taking firsts were Youngs in the shot pul (50-9), VanDerMolcn in the high jump (5­ 10), Tim Rounds in the 1600 (4:51.7). Bo Barnum in lhe pole vault (11-6). Radvansky in the 400 (55.75). Michael McKcough in the 800 (2:14.30) and David Parker in the 3200 (11:47.18). Hastings also swept the relays: lhe 3200 (9:17.78) with Rounds, Ryan Rude, McKcough and Bill Blair, the 800 (1:40.5) with Stafford, Purscll. Olmsted uni Biair takes time tor a Dreamer during Tuesday's track meet. Close, but no win in tennis match vs. Zeeland Breaks. In sports you either gel ‘cm or you don’t. Hastings' tennis team did not in a 5-3 loss to Zeeland on April 30. The league defeat dropped lhe Saxons lo 4-3-1 overall and 3-3 in lhe O-K Gold. Coach Rich Pohja said the final score in the Zeeland match could have easily gone the Saxon Kevin Morgan charges out of the blocks to start the 400 against Hudsonville it Hastings High. other way. "It’s a tough loss (with) two close matches at the end." Pohja said. "If breaks go right, we could have won 5-3." The Saxons' Jon DeWitt and Ben O'Mara lost al No. 3 doubles in three sets 4-6, 6-4, 6- 2. Evan Winkler and his partner Jason McCabe, al No. 4 doubles, also lost a 6-3, 7- 5 heartbreaker. Wins for Hastings came from Steve Storrs at No. 2 singles (0-6, 6-1. 6-3), Malt Bradley at No. 3 singles (6-3, 7-5) and lhe No. 2 doubles pair of Teague O'Mara and Josh Hendershot (6-1.6-4). Hastings* David Koutz and Greg Brower led the field in Tuesday's 300 hurdle event to help the boys team win by 47 points. SPORTS Volunteers Are The Heart And Soul Fielding hinders JV, freshmen of 6ommunit^ Action. 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Ml Mo$S (UtUl HS-41V0 Signs of improvement, but suit too many errors That's the story for Hastings' junior • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a work session on the proposed 1997/1998 Fiscal Year Budget in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on May 19,1997 it 600 p.m. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk varsity and freshman baseball teams. The JV Saxons dropped to 3-10 with a 10­ 8 loss lo Zeeland on April 30. The Hasiings team had 16 hits, but also made 11 mis-cues in the field. Adam Whitney and Ty Greenfield each had 3 hits to lead the Saxon squad. Greenfield also had 3 RBI, while Whitney, Andy Keller. Josh Bundy, Jeremiah Johnson and Brian Dunn a> drove in runs for the blue and gold. The freshman team lost a 13-3, 15-0 doublcheader to Marshall on April 23 and a 14-2 contest to Lowell on April 29. Corey Micel collected 2 hits in the game with Lowell, Josh Angoli had the only hit in Game I versus Marshall and Fortier, Matt Larsen and Steve Obreiter each had I hit the opening game. NOTICE Barry County Is requesting quotes trom quali­ fied contractors to construct a driveway at the Barry County Animal Control facility. Specifica­ tions may be obtained at the Berry County Administrator's office. All proposals are due no later than May 22.1997 at 4:00 p.m. at the County Administrator's office 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE Notice IS tereOy given ihet Mayor Franklin L Campbell will be mekinp an appointment to till an uneiptred term ending on December 31, 1998 en the Heeling, Down town Development Authority Board. Any peieon having an Interest in property located in the downtown district who would like to be considered for this position should confect the City Clerk at 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058, or by calling 616.945.24*8 The llnel dete tor meking appllcetion is May 23.1997 Event Q. Menshum. CHy Clert Dental Chairside Assistant Patient oriented dental practice seeking energetic and enthu­ siastic team player for full-time position. Experienced preferred. Will train right person. Submit resume to: Ad #515, c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 Annual Alumni Game set for May 26 Calling all former Hastings High baseball players, it's time lo start preparing for the annual Alumni Game. This year's contest will lake place at the Johnson Field on Memorial Day (Monday May 26) at 1 p.m. All Saxon baseball graduates are invited, and encouraged, to aitead. Practice will start at 11 a.m. and all players will play. Parents of ex-players make sure you pass on word of the game lo your ballplayers. Last year the Aluir.ni Game drew 34 participants. For more information, contact Coach Bernie Oom at (616) 765-3555. YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barrs County and the Hastings Youth Council’s Adult Floor Hockey Standings Team Blue Green...... Red ........ Grey......... Yellow W-L-T .4-1-2 .3-1-2 .0-5-1 Results Green 10 vs Yellow 2; Blue 11 vs. Grey 4. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 8, 1997 — Page 17 Freeport athlete ready for some boccia at Victory Games Mention boccia and Jordy Haney's face lights up Haney, of Freeport, plays the game on a Grand Rapids Eagles team that includes 26 kids from Muskegon, to Lowell lo Saranac On May 15-19 lhe local 12-ycar-old will test his boccia skills against others around the state at the Michigan CP/LA Victory Games in East Lansing Participating in boccia and other games has helped Haney to grow in character and smile more often. "He has just opened up so much, he has blossomed with lhe power chair and the sports." Jordy's mother Connie Haney explained "He's getting quite precise at boccia." CP/LA Victory Games May 15-19 at Michigan State Comebacker... Delton pitcher Bendy Stiles throws over to firstbase in a recent varsity softball Middleville High. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Besides boccia. other sports included within the Eagles program are track and field events, team handball, basketball, swimming, table tennis, soccer and volleyball. Haney practices with lhe team every Wednesday night al Ottawa Hills High School Kathy Fisher, who used lo be a coach in the Special Olympics, not only leaches special education at Ottawa Hills, but also runs the Grand Ranids Eagles program. "She’s just awesome." Connie Haney said. "Kathy has a way of getting anybody excited; she's a very good teacher." Currently, the Eagles arc the No. I program in its field and have been lhe champs for the past eight years. The Grand Rapids Eagles originated in 1979 and have provided many disabled athletes with a chance to shine... in more ways than one. The Eagles phrase for sports is an important one: "Sports by ability... Not disability." Jordy Haney. 12. is one athlete who loves to win. This will be his fourth year in the Victory Games. He is anxious to show off his 60-meter weave on his wheel chair and possibly do a little bit of dancing at the May 17 gala finale. Golf scramble May 17 Play a round of golf, take a chance at winning some terrific prize* uid help out a worthy cause at the 4-Pcrson Charity Golf Scramble to benefit »he "Tangle Town” Playground on May 17. The scramble will take place at lhe Hasiings Country Club with a shotgun start opening the day at 8:30 a.m. Sponsors for the outing are the Home Builders Association of Barry County as well as other area businesses A Jeep Wrangler will be awarded in a Hole-in-Onc contest sponsored by Hastings Chrysler. Plymouth. Dodge. Jeep and Eagle. Other contests include a Closest to the Pin competition on the two Par 3 holes and a Men and Women Longest Drive event. Some of the special prizes include two sets of four Detroit Red Wing hockey tickets for the 1997-98 season, four tickets to a Michigan K-Wings hockey game and two Michigan Slate-Michigan football tickets. All major prizes will be given away in a random drawing. Some restrictions do apply. Registrations must be received by May 10. The $50 cost includes green fees and a cart for 18 holes of golf. Checks should be made payable lo the Circle of Friends. 2 Golfers s 1o - THURSDAY — Shoeless Jo? A Hudsonville golfer learned a very important lesson on Tuesday, never leave your golf shoes at home when your team has a match to play. Still, the Eagle swinger did have her moments, making one writer wonder if a new golf trend may be on its way9 What do you think Tiger9 9:30 a.m Scramble GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE 948 8366 Jordy Haney looks forward to his trip to Michigan State University on May 15-19 to take part in the Michigan CP/LA Victory Games. Big softball win followed by difficult league loss Even great teams can use a little bit of luck from lime to lime. Hastings' 13-2 softball team lost lo Hudsonville 4-0 on Tuesday, collecting just 3 hits in lhe process. Hudsonville went out on lop 3-0 in the third with 2 walks and 2 errors doing the damage. In the fourth inning, the Eagles (allied their final run thanks to another Saxon miscue. "Wc had a difficult time coming in to play after being off for six days due to weather conditions." Hastings Coach Jill Withey said. "Janette (Hastings pitcher Janette Jennings) was slow to warm up. walking two batters and hitting a third in the first inning. Luckily that didn't hurt us.” Virginia Jennings went 2-for-3 with two singles and Melissa Mcaney had the Saxons third hit to provide the team's offense. Janette Jennings allowed 4 hits, walked 4 and struck out 4. J The defeat followed a big win against Zeeland on April 30. The Saxons clubbed 12 hits in that game and won by a final score of 12-0. Janette Jennings pitched a 4-hittcr, striking out 6 and walking just I. She also inspired the offense with a homerun and a 2for-3 effort at the plate. Other hitting stars included Jodi Songer and Jamie Lambeth. Songer was 3-for-4 with a homerun, a double and 3 RBI. Lambeth had a two-base rap and 2 RBI. "It was a great night for the Saxons," Withey exclaimed. "Twelve hits in 29 atbats. We had an errorless defensive game and everyone participated in the team victory." CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. May 20. 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Thomas A. Herbstreith to erect a nonconform­ ing addition onto an existing garage located at 1014 South Jefferson, Hastings. Michigan (see map below). Legal description of said property is: The South V2 of Lots 1280 and 1281 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Also, the East 1.00 foot of the South 16 of Lot 1279 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded Plat thereof. In accordance with City Ordinance Section 3.150(2,3) and 3.55(2) these variances, if granted, will allow construction of an addition to a nonconform­ ing accessory building with a height greater than allowed by ordinance, and closer to the lot lines than allowed by ordinance. In accordance with City Ordinance Section 3.55 (4), a nonconforming building (structure) may be enlarged provided it will not further reduce the value, livability or function of an existing or potential conforming use of BOWLING SCORES Thursday A.M. Final Standings Question Marks 85-13: LcHan.es 85-13; Bosleys 72W-5514; Leftovers 7IFJ-56W; Varneys 58Mi-69h; Hummers 56W-7IVS: New Team 56-72; Hastings Bowl 55-73; Lucky Shots 53W-74W; Early Birds 45-83 • Good Games and Series — S Glasgow 202-532; M Atkinson 198-198; P Fisher 193-484; L Jackson 193-484; C Stuart ■213-478; D Collier 154-418; M. Stein brecher 148-390; J Piper 150-367; S Carney 151-358; C. Lake 126-352; F Ruthniff 177 E. Dewitt 172. S Lambert 164; J. McKcough 162; B. Seston 144 H Bodo 127; 1. Andrews 118 Tuesday Mixed Final Standings Consumers Concrete 93; Pin Seekers 80; Advanced Commercial Printing 77. Hastings Bowlers 77; Woodmansee Sawmill 67; Flexfab 65; Lockshop 60; MosteUcr Graphics 58; Viking 50; Bye 10. _____ FREEPORT FIREMEN'S ANNUAL_____ AUCTION SALE!! Saturday, May 10th STARTS at 10 AM Please, no tires and only good working appliances and other reuseable items. If you have anything to donate, please call Rob McMurray 765-3501 or the fire station at 765-5450. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Derek C. Tubbs — Auctioneer adjoining property Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/ or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 8. 1997 lake Odessa NCUUS Sadie Catt (left) and Amanda French work on their craft project during the American Girts’Tea. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets at 7:30 tonight. May 8. at Lake Manor There will be election of three directors and setting of 1997-98 dues during lhe business session. The program will be on Uganda with the Leo Peppers speaking. Lake Odessa Chapter 315. OES. will meet Tuesday. May 13. in the chapter rooms of lhe Masonic Temple Women's Fellowship of the Congregational Church will meet Wednesday. May 14. at I p.m. in lhe dining room. CROP Walkers are gelling sponsors for the May 18 walk. Each local church has a CROP representative who is recruiting walkers. Twenty-five percent ot the funds generated are returned for use in the Lakewood conununity The American Girl tea announced by the library staff for April 30 was an overwhelm­ ing success. So many girls enrolled it was necessary to liavc duplicate sessions Tuesday and Thursday Twenty-two attended lhe first night and the same number registered for the CITY OF HASTINGS INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids are invited by the Hastings City Council, ol Hastings, Michigan, for the purchase of City Hall, located at 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Hastings City Manager, at the above address, until two (2:00) o'clock p.m. May 22,1997, and at that time the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Notice to all prospective bidders is hereby given that all bidders must sign and submit an Affidavit of Noncollusion which form will be available at the City Manager’s Office at City Hall. Copies of the Agreement for Purchase of City Hall, which contains the required contract language and property description of the parcel of property, will be on file and may be examined on or after May 1,1997, at the office of the Director of Public Services of the City of Hastings, at 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Each bidder shall submit an earnest money deposit in the amount of twenty five thousand and no/100 ($25,000.00) Dollars, by a certified check or cashier's check drawn upon an incorporated bank or trust company or a Financial Surety Bond, payable to the order of the City of Hastings. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids or to waive any technicalities in any bids and to accept any considered advanta­ geous to the City of Hastings. Dated: 04/28/97 Evtril Manshum, City Clerk City of Hastings County of Barry, Michigan second night. The five dolls representing as many periods in American history were on loan for the week. They were in the showcase with a book about each atop the glass case. Nina Steed was the hostess and she was assisted by the library staff. Some of them were in costume. The girls exchanged signatures in their friendship books, drank punch, ate dainty cookies, heard a story, pos­ ed for individual pictures while seated in a Victorian chair with lace background, were given buttons, bookmarks and Polaroid pic­ tures. Dunng their time they made tussiemussies to take home Some of the girls already had read the series of books and could enter them in their book journals. Lakeside Cemetery has crushed limestone in all the drives now. A year or so ago. lhe same application was made to the drives within the shaded areas but the rest were left with the natural soil, which turned to mud in season with the drives closed to cars for weeks at a time. One could drive in but had to back (Hit at such times as the yellow tape was tacked onto the trees farthest east. Now the drives are safe for all seasons. Many new foundations arc in place, awaiting markers. The Broe house has been delivered by truck and put into place with a crane. This is on lhe former Brock property , which was earlier owned by John Housserman. On old maps it is shown as the J. Leonard farm. Many people have returned from the south The Bradens. Eckstroms, Orville Deckers. Max Deckers. McMillens, Shoemakers and others are among lhe returnees. This week is the last time for eligible voters to register in order to vote in the June school elections. Ionia County voters will go to the polls in August to vote on funding the 911 system. The funding now comes from fees added lo telephone bills. From the Slate Journal we read that one of the St. Johns High School's honor students for lhe Class of 1997 is Kurt Raffler, son of Deborah (White) and Fred Raffler. He is a grandson of An and Marcia Raffler and great­ grandson of Lucille Raffler. From Lakewood the top students are Abby DeHoog. Daniel Wells. Melissa Miller. Priscilla Ruder. Courtney Ludcma. Benjamin Johnson. Patrick Doyle. Caroline Randall. Rachael Ridder, and Jason Huynh. In another issue of the paper we read the rail shipping in Michigan may be affected by the purchase of Conrail by CSX which services a corridor across Michigan, including Lake Odessa and Norfolk and Southern. Canadian National now hauls cars to Canadian and Michigan destinations from the Michigan border from CSX and Norfolk Southern lines. CN is the sixth largest railroad in North America and the buy out. they fear, will reduce competition. Two of CN’s large customers are the Lansing Board of Water and Light with its huge coal deliveries and General Motors Lansing plants. CN hopes to team up with smaller New York railroads and wants to buy some of Conrad’s routes in New York state to get access to the Port of New York. Two-thirds of the stockholders in CN arc Americans. From the Carson Chy Gazette we read that Roger Caris of Hastings is one of the surviv­ ing sons of Frances Schfield Caris. 77, of Middleville who died on April 27. Also Pau) Thompson, 76, of Stanton, formerly of Freeport died April 29. His parents were Myron and Laura (Buehler) Thompson. His wife is Gladys Frisbey of Hastings. He has seven surviving children. His sisters are Doris Chapman of Hastings, Ethel (Voyle) English also of Hastings, Lots Nash of Aho. Also in the Gazette was an item that Emma Hull, widow of United Brethren pastor Charles Hull, has just had her 103rd birthday anniversary. Yet another Gazette story was that Father William Reitz will celebrate his golden jubilee on June I. He has been pastor of St John the Baptist Parish at Hubbardston and St. Mary's There was a good-sized crowd attending the American Girls' Tea. at Carson City since 1985. He is native of Keene Township who grew up in the Miriam Parish, southwest of Belding. He attended a rural school in Keene. Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit, college at St. Joseph Seminary in Grand Rapids and theology training at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore. The concelebrated mass will be held at Hubbardston al 2 p.m. with a social hour following and a din­ ner al 4 p.m. in the parish hall. This is an exciting year for the parish, with St. Mary's celebrating its centennial later in the summer On Monday. April 27, death came to Woodrow Scheldt. 80. of Eaton Rapids. He was the son of Glendon and Gertrude Scheldt of Lake Odessa. In keeping with the family musical tradition, he learned to play several band instruments at an early age and in school participated in sports and band. Also in the family tradition he learned the heating, hard­ ware and plumbing business and worked in those fields all his adult life. He played in several i«u/ bunds in the Lansing area, at Fort Custer during World War 11 and in Lansing country clubs He is survived by wife Elaine, three children, brothers Winston and Trudy Scheldt of Florida and Wendell ’’Bud" (Loraine) Scheldt of Ionia and his aunt Bernice Galloway of Ionia. He had Hospice and Home Care. Services were al First United Methodist Church at Eaton Rapids May 2. A hearing was held at lhe county drain com­ missioners office in lhe courthouse at Ionia on Monday for those affected by the Counter Drain which affects residents of Fourth Avenue. Emmerson. Johnson and several homes toward Tupper Lake, as well as Twin City Foods, Lakewood Mobile Home park and the Anderson farm. Those who went were given their assessment figures. The highest cost per acre is the land which is flooded most often. LEGAL NOTICES: mmScAwnnoLcc File No. 97 22099 S£ Estate of LET A ROSE GILLETTE. deceased Social Security No. 383-07-0837. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS TAKE NOTICE On April 23. IW, In the Probate Courtroom. Hotting*. Michigan, before Honorable of IETA ROSE GILLETTE. who lived ot 308 Lorkin. Middleville. Mkhigon 49333. and who died on April 3. 1997. and requesting ofso that the Will of the deceased doted 10/13/92. ano codicil* dated Illi prefation ol the Will that grant* to the Personal Bank ?B6x' TAKE NOTICE Thai on May It. 1977 ol 9 15 a.m.. In the Probate Courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan. before Honorable Richord H. Show. ftartingr (£iQ> /Bank Creditor* of tho docoosod ore notified that all claim* against tho estate will be forever borred unless presented to tho (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within four month* of tho dote of publication of this notice. Notice I* further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Date: April 29. 1997 David A. Dimmer* (PI2793) DIMMERS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 4461 2082 5005 0001 JANE DOE VALID THRU 3/99 WORKS LIKE A CHECK Ionia County voters go to the polls today. May 8. to vote on a proposal to raise funds for road repair in the county The Monday paper delivery included a colorful flyer about lhe proposal. Some of the affected roads that would benefit from funds were last treated in lhe 1950s. Most have not had much attention for 20 years. The Road Commission has far less employees and is dealing with a county with increased population. Ionia County Farm Bureau wants instead of millage an increase in gasoline tax. Ionia County Chapter of the MARSP will J meet Thursday. May 15. Reservations can be j made by calling 374-8420. The topic for this J meeting will be the county 9) I service. i On Sunday, every class in Central United 1 Methodist Church's Sunday School had a 1 substitute teacher, as lhe regular teachers were hosted at an appreciation breakfast by the education committee Rena Broe and Kim Deardorff prepared the tasty sausage cakes. Belgian waffles lopped with strawberries and whipped cream, fruit juice and beverages. Each was given a bookmark and other mementos of the occasion. May 18 will be the last day for Sunday School classes until fall. There will be a Bible school session in July and the church services will be held at an earlier hour June I through Labor Day weekend. The Lions Club chicken barbecue will be held on Saturday. May 17. at the beach with drive-up service at the Virginia Street building The area will be very busy on that weekend with the annual Dumpster Days Fri­ day and Saturday for old appliances, junk and debris. The semi-annual Village Voice sent to Z all households carries more details. Also, the annual hazardous waste pickup will be Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This included pesticides, solvents, antifreeze, Z cleaners and polishes, weed killers, oil based paints, household batteries and paint thinners. 6520 W. Irving Rood Hatting*. Ml 49058 (5/8) Plus ATM CARD MORTGAGE SAVE - Moult ho, boon mod* m the condition* of o mortgoge mode by Robert A. Compton and Priscilla 8. Compton, hi* wife to Firsts Federal of Michigan (n/k/o First Federal of Michigan, the Michigan oporating name of Charter • 538. Barry County Record* Michigan. ond assigned : 64/100 Dollars (S53.626.64). including interest ol 8.67 % per annum. Under tho power ol sole contained m sod mor Hasting*. Michigan ol 10 00 o'clock a.m.. Local Timo, on Friday. Moy 23rd. I9V7. Sold premises ore situated in tho Township al Proirieville. Barry County. Michigan and or# described as: Lot 43. Shangro La E»toto» Number 2. Township of Proiriovillo. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plot thereof Tax Roll No. 09-012-475-001-09 Commonly Known At: 14176 South Lake Doster Dr During tho six month* immediately following tho >alo. tho property moy bo redeemed. except that in tho event that the proporty it determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. tho pro­ porty may bo rodoomod during tho 30 day* im­ mediately following tho sale. Dated: April 7. 1997 First Federal of Michigan Kenneth L. Urwiller II (P36765) 1001 Woodword Avenue Detroit. Ml 48226 (SO MVMG TOWNSHIP SPECIAL MEETING April 29. 1997 NOTICE Using your Bank in a Box Plus card to pay for a purchase is just like writing a check - only faster and easier! And it is safer than carrying checks or cash. Use it anywhere MasterCard is accepted... to pay for things like groceries, gas. dinner at your favorite restaurant, entertainment and much more. You can even use your Bank in a Box Plus card at ATMs worldwide. Interested? Call any Sjastings (£itr iBank office tor more information. to attend DUALITY ASPHALT A SEAL COATING, INC. SPECIALIZING IN DRIVEWAY PAVING, CAPS A POTHOLE REPAIRS lljactings GTitj? ifinnk Hometown Bank Since 1886 Member FDIC The Barry County Board of Commissioners County Development Committee will hold Public Hearings on a proposed Uniform Address Ordinance on Thursday, May 22nd. from 3 p.m. to 5 p m at Kellogg Community College, on Monday. June 2nd at 7:00 p.m at the Yankee Spnngs Township Hall and on Thursday. June 5th at 7:00 p.m. al the Barry Township Hall The public is encouraged Commercial A Residential • Gravel Hauling • Grading • Seal Coating • Hot Rubber Crack Repair • Striping MCANMD A MSURKD • COMPKTrrrVf PRICKS LENDER Member FDIC ■■FREE ESTIMATESO-05 1-800-748-2012 Of 517-568-4292 • Fax 517-568-4466 County Rood Commission. Accepted Thomapple Fire Protection Service# Contract. Meeting adjourned at 8 40 p.m Emily Harrison �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 8. 1997 — Page 19 Annual Senior Girls’ Tea attracts 165 women A special afternoon to honor Hastings High School's senior class girls, their moth­ ers and special guests was sponsored Iasi Friday hy lhe GI-'WC-Hastings Women's Club About 165 attended the 51 st annual event, held at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The audience was entertained by a humor ous one-act play with a message by the Hastings High School Drama Club, under the direction of Mary Martha Mclendy. Club participants included Sarah LaJoye. Mall Barnum, Jennifer Lewis. Julia Reges. J- Seth Doc. Nick Feldpausch. Peter Lewis and Welcoming 7 rests (from left) Marlene Craven and her daughter. Melissa, are club members A.rce Mead and Nettie Baughman Three generations were in attendance at the 51st annual tea. From lett are Linda Uncolnhol and her daughter Elizabeth, who is a Hastings senior; and Elizabeth's grandmother. Reva Godfrey. Hastings High School Drama club members presented a one-act play and a mini­ variety show. This is a scene from the play. Participants included Sarah LaJoye, Matt Barnum, Jennifer Lewis. Julia Reges. Seth Doe, Nick Feldpausch. Peter Lewis and Becky Shorkey. Becky Shorkey. Nick Feldpausch sang "I'm an Old Cow­ hand' and accompanied himself on the pi­ ano. Sarah LaJoye presented a monologue, en­ titled “Star Spangled Girl." Piano music during lhe beginning of the program was by club member Dorothy McMillan. Club President Nan Button presented a check to the YMCA Director Dave Storms to help provide camp scholarship* for needy children. The Hastings Women's Club is affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Dorothy McMillan entertained LEGAL NOTICE A fancy lea* and punch table is a tradition at the event. ITATT OF WCMOAN M TNI CMCWT COURT FOR TNI COUNTY OF BARRY ORBOt TO ANSWER File No. T7-000177-DO LOtS JEAN ROBORDS Ploin* iff. GARY ROLLAND ROBORDS Defondonl. Robort S Sykot Jr. P40465 Ariornoy lor Ploinliff 220 Wmt Main Strwl P.O. Box 123 Ionia. Ml 48846 (616) 577 -0020 At a Mtsion ol »oid court hold at tho Circuit Court for tho County of Barry and Stat* of Michigan on the 17th day of April. 1997. NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF HASTINGS ARSA SCHOOL DISTRICT BARRY AND CALHOUN COUNTY State of Michigan WHO MAY VOTE? Act 451. Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: "The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing In a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which the person resides..." The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk, City Clerk or School District to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on JUNE 9, 1997 IS MAY 12, 1997 DURING REGULAR WORKING HOURS. The election Is being held to vote on the following: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION: Robert S. Casey (Four Year Term) Stephen Nathan Wright (Four Year Term) Also any Propositions that may be submitted. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District. Michigan Dated May 1. 1997 Donald A. Myers. Secretary, Board of Education i PRESENT HONORABLE JAAAES H. FISHER. CIRCUIT JUDGE IT IS ORDERED 1. You ore being mod by Plaintiff in this court for divorce You must file your answer or toko other action permitted by low in this court at tho court address 220 West State Street. Hostings. Ml 49058. on or before Moy 29. 1997. If you foil to do so a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this cose. 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each w«6k for throe consecutive weeks ond pre' f of publication shall bo filed in this court. 3. A copy of this order shall bo sent to Gory Rolland Robords at his lost known address by cortifiod moil, return receipt requested, before the date of the lost publication ond the proof of moil­ ing shall bo filed with this court. Hon. James H. Fisher Circuit Judge (5/22) GFWC-Hastings Women's Club President Nan Button presents a check from the club to YMCA Director Dave Storms. The contnbution will be used to help provide camp scholarships for needy children. •tote •fMkWgM Jtadd District SBi Metal OraM ORDER FOR SCmCt BT PUBUCATXM POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Case No. 97 103-DM Hon. Richard H. Shaw Court Address 220 W. State Street Hostings. Ml 49058 Court Telephone No. (616) 948-4810 Plaintiff noms(i). ond oddress(es) DIANE BERRONES 3585 Engle Rood Middleville. Ml 49333 (616) 945-5510 Plaintiffs attorney, bar no address and telephone no. DANIELLE BOYLE (P-55773) LEGAL AID OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN 300 N. Washington. Ste. 311 Lansing. Ml 48933 (517) 485-5411 Defendant nomo(t) ond oddress(es) JUAN BERRONES 3585 Engle Road Middleville Ml 49333 TO JUAN BERRONES IT IS ORDERED 1 You are being sued by plaintiff in this court in a divorce proceedings You must file your answer or take other action permitted by low in this court at the court address above on or before 07-15-97 If you foil to do so a default judgment moy be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this cat* 2. A copy of this order shall be published once each week in HASTINGS BANNER (3) consecut.ve weeks ond proof of publication shall be filed in this court April 14. 1997 RICHARD H SHAW Circuit Judge ;5 8' Shauna Engelhard (left) and her mother Rita Isaacs were among the guests at the event. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friend, or ‘CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. �Page 20 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 8. 1997 • Kevin J Tobias. 33. of Delton, was sen­ tenced to jail and probation after pleading guilty in March in District Court lo third of­ fense drunk driving. In exchange for his plea, a charge of being a third time habitual of­ COURT NCUUS: A Hastings youth accused in several rock­ throwing incidents last month was granted youthful offender status Prosecutor Dale Crowley said Rex E Jar­ man III. 17. was a perfect case for youthful offender status He asked the court to impose a probationary sentence with restitution and asked that an assessment for anger control be gave you a tremendous break. Mr Jarman." Fisher told him "That's because you were able to establish a good track record in the past " probation with six months in jail and credit for 55 days served He also ordered Goodman to pay $250 in costs and a $500 fine and to attend substance abuse counseling. In other Cm mt Court business Thursday • Theresa M Mathers. 38. of Baltic Creek, had sentencing delayed until Oct. 2 She pleaded guilty in February in District Court lo a charge of writing a check with no ac­ count She was ordered to p.i\ restitution of $299.37 • Russell Hobbs. 29. of Nashville, was sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty last month to violating probation by failing performed. Jarman's attorney. Thomas Dutcher, agreed Jarman was a good youthful offender candi­ date. saying the four incidents he was ac­ cused in occurred not much more than in a 20-minute time span. He added Jarman has never had any similar cases. "There's no question he feels lemble about this." Dutcher said. "He's contacted those businesses to apologize. He feels very bad about it and he has the money to pay restitu­ tion today This is the type of aberrant be­ havior that calls for YTA status." In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James lo report to his probation officer and failing to pay restitution In imposing sentence. Fisher told Hobbs. "I'm sorry you weren't successful on proba­ tion. Mr Hobbs, and that it didn't work out." He sentenced Hobbs in two cases. In the first. Hobbs was sentenced to 16-24 months with credit for 302 days served. In the sec­ ond. he was sentenced to 24-60 months with credit for 302 days served. • Clifford E. Goodman. 45. of Lansing, was sentenced to jail and probation after he pleaded guilty tn April to second offense drunk driving. Crowley recommended a probationary term, saying it appears Goodman "needs to be separated from society for as long as pos­ sible for the protection of society." He rec­ ommended a term of two years probation and nine months in jail. Goodman's attorney. David Gilbert, asked lhe court impose a four month jail sentence ins'ead of the probation department's rec­ ommendation of six months. He said Good­ man had had some problems recently and re­ alizes he needs lo be punished, but that Goodman had no contact with the criminal justice system until a few months ago. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Good­ man. "Probably 90 percent of your problems would go away if you stopped [drinking]." He said he would follow the probation de­ partment's recommendation of 12 months Fisher said, "the pre-sentence report says you're a young man who did something stupid. That's why wc have lhe Holmes Youthful Trainee Act." Under youthful offender status, if Jarman successfully completes probation, no record of a felony conviction will be kept. Also, any guilty plea is scaled from the public Jarman had been charged with one count of malicious destruction over $100 of a build­ ing and three counts of malicious destruction over $100 of personal property. Fisher said he would follow the recom­ mendation of the probation department in granting youthful offender status and impose two years probation with 30 days in jail. He gave Jarman credit for one day served and suspended the balance of his jail term. He was also ordered to pay $1,021 restitution. $250 in costs and a $250 fine, as well as be in his residence from midnight to 6 a.m. and complete his high school education. "The prosecution and probation officer Sheriff’s Dept, announces hire, two promotions The Barry County Sheriffs Department has announced two promotions and the hir­ ing of a new deputy. Jay Olcjniczak has been promoted from patrol sergeant to detective sergeant. He has been with the department since 1988 and has a degree in criminal justice Irom Grand Rapids Junior College. Olcjniczak has also received several awards including a lifesaving award and a tncnloiious service award. Jason Sixbcrry has been promoted from deputy to patrol sergeant He has been a member of the department since 1990 and has a degree in criminal justice from Ferris State University. Timothy Erhardt has been hired as a deputy. He is a graduate of Grand Rapids Catholic Central and has a degree in criminal justice from Grand Valley Stale University. Erhardt recently completed the Grand Valley State University Police Academy Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 / "I WHITE CAT-FEMALE, deaf. Lacey area, family pet. 616-758-3114,_______________ HASTINGS- Large 4br., home, 2'A baths, fireplace, all kitchen appliances. Storage building, near school, churches, shopping. Security and cleaning deposit, $775 per month. 616-945-4330 LAKE FRONT WALL LAKE, DELTON Modem 2bd, one year lease, references and deposit Phone evenings or weekends. Call 616-623-4218. //.//• Waith <1 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS­ TANT: A progressive Western Michigan manufacturer is seek­ ing an Administrative Assistant who will report directly to the President of the Corporation. The successful candidate will possess excellent secretarial skills, which includes dictation in shorthand or equivalent, plus a working knowledge of Windows '95 version of Excel, Word «nd Powerpcint. Salary is commen­ surate with experience. Excel­ lent benefit package available. Interested individuals may send resume' with salary require­ ments to: The Viking Corpora­ tion, 210 N. Industrial Park Rd., Hastings, MI 49058, Attention: Hama Resources.___________ ALL STUDENTS: Local firm has summer work openings, $1025 to start. No experience necesary. Work with other students. Call 616-245-3882 HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl, Freeport, MI EOE INSIDE SALE: For area trans­ portation company. Knowledge of transportation industry help­ ful, but will train the right indivi­ dual. Flexible hours full/parttime, base plus commission. Send resume with salary require­ ments to: DTS P.O. Box 257 Cloverdale, MI 49035 \fllt I til"lll"lt\ I 1996 CHRYSLER LHS: Black, loaded, 13,000 miles, $21,500. Call 616-945-4494 CHEVY S-10 TRUCK excel lent condition. 616-795-7769 PONTIAC 1986 red Trans Am. t-top, sharp, excellent condition, call 945-3712 after 4:30pm. FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybrid bluegills, rainbow trout, walleye, largemouth and tmall mouth bass, catfish, perch, fathead minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI 49055. (616J-628-2056 Days. 624-6215 evenings.____________________ FOR SALE: Oak Super singk* bookcase head bo ar with 4 draw­ ers waterbed frame, needs new liner $50. Good condition. 945-9747____________________ FOR SALE: Styrofoam insula­ tion. 3/4” thick x 21”x8ft long. $1.00 per sheet 616-671-4357 FOR SALE: Sofa sleeper plaid. Good condition $75. 945-9747 SljBM POSSIBLE READING BOOKS. Part time. At home. Toll Free (1 >-800-218-9000, exL R-7673 for listings.__________ ANTRIM COUNTY: 10.01 beautiful acres with woods and fields. Remote hunting and camping, state land nearby, $9,900, $500.00 down, SI30mo, 11% land contract Northern Land Company, 800-968-3118 or www .northemlandco .co m. GOVT FORCLOSED homes from pennies on $1. Delinquent tax, repo’s, REO’s. Your area. Toll free (1) 800-218-9000 Ext H-7673 for current listings. SEIZED CARS from $175. Poreches, Cadillac’s Chevy’s, BMW’s, Corvettes; also Jeeps, 4wd's, your area. Toll Free (1 >-800-218-9000, ext A-7673 for current listings. I hank }mi CARO OF THANKS We sincerely appreciate all LIVE IN CARE GIVER for lhe sweet support during the elderly couple, personal care illness and death of our husband, required, prefer retired LPN. father, grandpa, great-grandpa, Room and board provided. Send and friend, Freddie E. resume and wage requirement to O’Connor, one of the friendliest ad« 521 c/o the Reminder, P.O. men on Earth. Geneva O’Connor box 188, Hastings, Mi. 49058 Kent and Dawne Gibson POSTAL JOBS: Start Mike and Bette Thompson S12.68/hr plus benefits. For Gregg, Allyson, Zachary, and application and exam info, call Kaycee Gibson 1-800-256-7606. ext. Mil 18. Brad, Karin. and Matthew John­ 8AM-9PM, 7 days__________ son WANTED: EXPERIENCED Geoff Gibson FEED man familiar with feed­ Grant Gibson ing cattle. Apply in person Mark, Michelle, and Amber 10718 Green Lake Rd Schwennesen Chadd, Jody, Anthony, Ryan, Middleville. and Brandon Ulrich WILDLIFE/ Mike and Jarrod Thompson CONSERVATION JOBS: families Now hiring Game Wardens, Security, Maintenance. Park LaVeroe and Velda O’Connor Rangers. No Exp. necessary. For application and info call 800-299-2470, ext. MI187C, 8AM-9PM, 7 days. \lubllt Jay Olejniczak • Carl J. Johnson, 35, of Hickory Comers, filed a written waiver of arraignment. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf to a charge of manufacture of marijuana. He was scheduled for a May 15 pre-trial conference. • Mickey L. Eaton. 19. of Hastings, was sentenced to probation and jail after he pleaded guilty in March in District Court to attempted escape from jail. In exchange for POLIC€ B6RT: Prairieville man faces extradition HASTINGS — Michigan State Police DetJSgt. Lou Quinn said a 52-year-old Prairieville man was scheduled fur a Wednesday extradition hearing in Los Angeles. Calif., to return to Barry County. Quinn said the man faces two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct and four charges of criminal sexual abuse after cut up Polaroids of nude teenage girls were discovered around Easter on Marsh Road in Barry Township. He said about 300 pieces total were into the Hastings post and lhe FBI. He added a search warrant was executed at the man’s home April 16 with the assistance of the FBI office in Kalamazoo. Investigators seized a camera and other photos, which contained a building interior that matched a building interior present in the earlier photos. The man then fled with a 17-ycar-old female, who is now in protective services in California, said Quinn. Quinn said two separate victims are involved in the criminal sexual conduct cases and HOPE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 27-year-old Middleville man after an April 27 pursuit. Deputies said they attempted to stop lhe vehicle on north bound South Wall Lake Road, but the vehicle accelerated in an attempt to flee. Deputies pursued the man at speeds exceeding 120 m.p.h. until he stopped at Thomapple Motors near the intersection of M­ 37 and M-43. Deputies said the man had bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol. A breath test al the jail registered a . 10 blood alcohol level, which is considered drunk driving. Lake Odessa man charged in domestic abuse WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff's deputies investigated an April 28 report of domestic abuse in the 7700 block of Brown Road. Deputies said the victim told them she had been sleeping when Roland M. Osborne, 28, of Lake Odessa, came home, making a lot of noise. She said he threw her on the ground outside, then pinned and choked her after she was able to run back inside. Osborne is charged with domestic violence and a pre-trial conference is scheduled for May 20. \li\t t llant "a HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUZZARD CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION FROM COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN! May 10, 1997 Love B_____________________ Man arrested in domestic abuse CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrested a Nashville man after investigating a domestic abuse complaint April 27 in the 9400 block of Greggs Crossing. Deputies said the victim told them she and John R. Bodenmullcr, 34, of Nashville, argued after he returned to the home intoxicated and he struck her in the face with his fist. Bodenmuller is charged with domestic violence. He is scheduled for a May 27 pre-trial LOSE WEIGHT BEFORE SUMMER All natural, Dr. recommended. Safe, simple and guaranteed. What have you got to lose...but inches. Call Donis at 616-868-7099. conference. One injured in Friday accident NASHVILLE — A Nashville man is listed in fair condition at Butterworth Hospital following a two-vehicle accident Friday. Nashville police said Karen Powers, 38, of Nashville was turning left into a driveway off of east bound Reed Street near Lentz Street. Another east bound vehicle driven by Rolf Depyper. 24, attempted to pass Powers on the left, side swiped her vehicle and ricocheted FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3 bedroom, 2 baths. Cape Cod in Hastings. 10 yean old, all new carpeting, paint and mainfloor. Attached garage, located in great neighborhood for kids, unique backyard with woods. 3 minutes from school and downtown. Must sec, owner anxious. Best time to call 7- 10pm, other times leave message. 616-948-4137 head-on into a tree. Depyper was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was transferred to Butterworth. Powers and her passenger. Melinda Powers. 13, were not injured in the accident. The accident is still under investigation, but police believe alcohol may have been a factor. State Police probing break-in I BLY MORTGAES and land contracts for cash. Don’t discount your mortgage note or contract. Call first. Jack (voice mail) 616-792-7741 leave name, number and best times to be reached. CATERING BUSINESS AND POPERTY $125,000 Richland Ml call 616-665-7515. sentenced to jail. In imposing sentence, Fisher said, "You can't change what you did in the past, but you can change what you do in lhe future. I'm going lo give you a chance to prove to the probation department you mean to change." He sentenced Tobias to three years proba­ tion. with 12 months in jail and credit for one day served. Tobias was granted work re­ lease and after 90 days, he may be placed on a tether program. He was also ordered to pay $1,000 in costs, a $1,00') fine and a monthly probation oversight fee. Man attempts to flee police Ih'llli X BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE, ervice all makes & models, over 30 years experience. Call 1888-498-9137/616-948-9137 fender was dismissed Crowley said he agreed with the probation department's recommendation. Tobias' attorney. Charles Zwick. said it had been almost eight years since Tobias' last prior alcohol offense and had been a pro­ ductive member of society. He asked that Tobias be granted work release if he were three victims arc involved in the sexual abuse cases. He said it is possible more charges could be filed as other victims have not yet been identified. HUGE GARAGE SALE Multi-family, new/used items, motorcycle, boat Thun, and Fri., 8-4, Sat 8-12.3425 Morgan Rd. Just south of M-79. Between Nashville and Hastings. ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-8OO-387-OO35. Wert Mich. his plea, a charge of escape from jail was dismissed. Crowley said he agreed with the probation department's recommendation of six months in jail for a related probation violation and requested 90 days in jail for the escape charge. Eaton's attorney. Carol Jones Dwyer, said Eaton "offers no excuses. I think he sin­ cerely desires to better himself." She said al­ though "Perhaps he's exhausted this court's patience." Eaton looks forward to another at­ tempt at good citizenship. In imposing sentence, Fisher said, "I am extremely distressed by this case, because I know you have potential." He reminded Eaton he is "on the road to prison if you don't straighten yourself out." On the probation violation. Fisher revoked Eaton’s youthful offender status, and im­ posed 36 months probation and six months in jail, with credit for 46 days. On lhe escape charge, Fisher imposed 36 months probation with one month in jail to be served consecutively to his probation vio­ lation and $500 in costs. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers are investigating an April 18 break-in of a home in the 4800 block of Upton Road. Troopers said the burglars cither kicked or used a shoulder against lhe front door, but were not successful. They then used some type of small, fiat, prying instrument against the door jamb to pull it off the frame. The burglars then apparently used a shoulder or foot Timothy Erhardt to push the door open. Stolen were an opal ring with 14 carat gold band and mounted full opal stone, a Smith & Wesson six-shot revolver and Bianca brand holster and an undetermined amount of cash. Muffler stolen from car How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Cali Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ HASTINGS — Hastings City Police investigated a reported theft of a muffler in the 500 block of East Grand Street April 27. Police said the victim told them he had been home between 11:30 p.m. April 26 and 2:10 p.m April 27 When he went to leave, he noticed lhe exhaust was very loud. He then checked the muffler and found it had been removed. Police said it appeared someone had crawled underneath the car and pulled lhe muffler off the rear tail pipe. Signs stolen from business HASTINGS — Hastings City Police investigated a May 2 theft of signs from Short FREELANCE GARDENER. Degreed, experienced, ask for Iris. 616-945-9712___________ Cuts in the 200 block of East State Street. Police said the "Short Cuts parking only" signs were last seen April 30 and discovered missing May 2. A total of three signs were taken from the parking lot and police said the PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. signs had to be removed with tools. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Car hood flies up, leads to crash Lung Association AMERICAN ± LI N<. ASSOCIATION’ HASTINGS — Hastings City Police said only minor injuries resulted from a twovchiclc accident near the intersection of Broadway and Mill Street. Police said Shirley A Lumbert. 55. of Hastings was south bound when the hood of her car flew up and obstructed her vision. She then crossed the center line, striking a north bound car driven by Jeffrey S Spencer, 29. of Hastings, head on. Lumbert and Spencer were both treated at Pennock Hospital. I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-05-15.pdf 051c91fe495ee9079f55c08bd6c5cb2f PDF Text Text <; L City insists on paving drive Ehlers makes annual visit Antlerless deer season approved See Page 2 See Page 3 See Page 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pul ■ • " • ‘"ret 5t. Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. MAY 15. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 20 PRICE 50* News Wal-Mart plans Briefs still face battle Spring concert wM be tonight The Hratiap Htfh School choral departnenc will pmml in ^riag coacen M 7 pun. naifhl (Itantay. May 15) ■ Central School Auduorian. The program will be a tribute to the mueic tit American compoaen George and Ira Genhwin. Abo included will be music from the 1970s and 10», taro pieces from the movie "Space Jem." dancing, sokasb and a jazz bend accomThe public is welcome to attend. Sen. Abraham to speak here U3. Senator Spencer Abraham will join Barty Coumy Republicans for their annual Lincoln Day Dinner at 7:30 pm. Friday at the Middle Villa Inn. Abraham wm elected Michigan'! 39th senator in 1994 and ha serves on than .lending senate committees, judiciary, commerce and budget. He Mt WM M advocate for balancing the budget, cat­ ting lazes, righting crime, ending frivolous lawsuits, reforming welfare end making Congress live under the km it peases for everyone else. A life-long Michigan resident, he grew up in Lansing, the son of a Lann­ ing UAW member, he graduated from Michigan State Univanity in 1974 and from Harvard Law School. He waa deputy chief of staff to former Vics President Den Quayle in 1990 end 19*1 and Michigan State Republican Party Chairman from 19(3 Io 1991. State Senator Joanne Emmons and State Representative Terry Geiger will be hosts for a social hour st 6:30. an bow before the start of the annual RepaNacane'gathering. Tickets, at $25 per person, ate avail­ able by calling Barry County GOP Chairwoman Vicki Jerkatis al 795­ 73(9. Bart Drewel at 765-54(6 or Ethel Boze at 945-4777. by Jason Carr Staff Writer Through a haze of charges and counter­ charges. the Rutland Township Board com­ promised Wednesday night on a zoning change at the intersection of Heath Road and M-37/M-43 that could allow construction of a proposed Wal-Mart. The Township Board agreed by a 6-1 vote, with Edwards opposing, a motion that would zone the property C-3. but would leave a 100-:*xx buffer zone along its northwestern boundary with residential areas as a C-1 area. C-l zoning would permit office buildings, banks and real estate agencies, as well as schools, day care centers under special use permits. In a related move, the board approved a motion by Walters to have the Planning Commission review and update the land-use plan. During public comment. Neil Brandlc charged two unnamed Rutland Township of­ ficials "because of statements made that rep­ resent extreme bias and they should abstain from voting." He added, "I have personally talked to one trustee who told me he has no interest hut to have a 'blank' More here." skirling the Wal-Mart idea at the request of township officials who requested the audi­ ence to slick to commenting about the zon­ ing change itself. John Fehsenfcld presented the board with a 30-page packet detailing about 20 years zon­ ing history of the 17-acre parcel of land, which is currently owned by Thomas and Krystina Dailey. In saying the Planning Commission disapproved of the request last month and that a similar request two years to change the property to C-3 zoning. Fehsenfeld said. "Nothing has changed. The profes­ sional who advised the Planning and Zoning Commission said this area was unsuitable for C-3 " C-3 zoning would allow the construction of heavy commercial facilities. Il is currently zoned R-5 recrcation/commercial. which al­ lows for such activity as gun clubs, golf courses and hotels and motels with special use permits. Fehsenfcld also said tc rezone the land for a heavy commercial establishment would re­ See WAL-MART continued page 16 County again may try to purchase City Hall site by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers Tuesday voted to hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Monday. May 19. to discuss the purchase of the Hastings City Hall property again. The county has been interested in the Hastings City H ill building and its adjoin­ ing property, but the city twice has rejected the county’s offers of $385,000 and $425,000. The city has since lowered its minimum bid requirement from $500,000 to $425,000. Commissioner Robert Wenger pointed out. "I think we’ve got another horse in the race. I would hate for us to sit here on our hands and let it go by without al least mak­ ing an effort..." he said. The City Hall property will be put up for sale through a public bidding process May 22 if the county and city do not finalize a purchase agreement. Bailey said he recommended Monday to the Finance Committee that a special board Scramble, auction open to the public Anyone wishing to place a bid on two front-row seals at the Indy 500, a pair of tickets to this year’s MSU-UM football game or two box seats al a Red Wiags* game can do so at the Hastings Country Club pro shop Saturday, May 17. from 8 a.m. to 3 pm. The silent auction is part of the golf scramble being held to benefit Tangle Town, the new wooden playscape that will be built at Bob King Park May 2*June I. Late registrations are also being ac­ cepted for the golf scramble. There is a $200 entry fee for each four-person team. For more information, call Kathy Carlson at 948-0125. Gun Lake church blood drive site A Red Cross blood drive will be held from 1 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, May 19. at the Gun Lake Community Church. 12200 Chief Noonday Road, with a goal of 60 pints. The General Federation of Women's Clubs-Gun Lake Area is the sponsor and chairwoman is Marilyn Fmkbeiner. Anyone who is at least 17 years old, weighs at least 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and hasn't donated blood within 56 days of the dale of the last drive is eligible to contribute. Karen Despres, director of the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, says that blood supplies are low and no matter how successful blood drives may be. the demand is still high. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two Coldwater visits Hastings Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell (left) presents the key to the city to Coldwater Mayor Robert Rumsey in opening ceremonies of Mayor Exchange Day Wednesday at City Hall. The annual exchange is part of Michigan Week. Hastings officials plan to visit Coldwater next Wednesday. meeting be held to discuss making another offer to the city and talk about some other available options. "Again. I would like to sec us to look to the future if we consider this piece of prop­ erty." Commissioner Emmet Herrington said. "I think we have this obligation. It’s not going to gel any cheaper, and we re go­ ing to be here a long lime. I would like to sec us pursue this again." In other business Tuesday, the County Board • Approved the appointments of three citi­ zens and an alternate to investigate the pos­ sibility of establishing Articles of Incorpora­ tion for a County Economic Development Corporation. Named for the task were Donald Drum­ mond. Gene Haas. Dianna Vickers and alter­ nate John Fehsenfcld. They were recom­ mended for the project by the Economic De­ velopment Ad-Hoc Committee, appointed earlier this year by the County Board. See COUNTY, continued page 2 Delton selects new school superintendent by Mary Warner Staff Writer Marsha Wells, the 45-year-old associate superintendent for instruction at Charlotte Public Schools, has been selected as the new superintendent for Delton Kellogg Schools. Wells will take over in the early part of July, after current Superintendent Dean Mc­ Beth retires. She has been the associate superintendent in Charlotte for four years. Prior to that, she spent 10 years as the director of instruction for Portage Public Schools. She graduated from high school in Warren Woods. Mich., a suburb of Detroit. She re­ ceived an undergraduate degree in elementary education from Michigan State University, received her master's degree from MSU in reading instruction, and did post graduate work at MSU in educational administration She has been in education for the past 23 years, beginning as a teacher, then moving to the positions of elementary principal, secondary principal and central office admin­ istrator. Wells said that when she begins her duties in Delton, "the first thing I hope to do is spend the first 60 days inviting the staff, parents, and members of the community to come and share with me what they're most proud of in the Delton schools and what's not perfect yet From these conversations I can get a picture of how 1 can best help and support >he school district as it continues to change and improve." Wells was one of 27 candidates applying for the superintendent's position. Five final­ ists were interviewed by the board, and the "My impression of Delton is that they value the shared responsibility approach to learning with their students. I'm very pleased to see that." -Marsha Wells Marsha Wells field was then nairowcd lo three — Wells. Vestaburg Community Schools Supenntcr dem Ron Milks, and Delton Kellogg High School Principal Paul Blacken After visits by the board to the remaining candidates' school districts and a special meeting May I. board members settled on Wells She was officially named superintendent al Monday's regular board meeting After the meeting, board President Paul Hughes said the decision lo pick Wells wasnleast Her experience with the Quality District Model and Choice Theory/Realily Therapy helped sway the hoard, he said. The Quality District Model is a school improvement process that the Delton Kellogg district has been imple­ menting for several years. Part of the model includes Choice Theory/Realily Therapy, which is a method of creating desirable be­ havior through promoting individual self­ awareness and responsibility rather than us­ ing coercion. Wells said the Charlotte school district has been using the same Quality District Model as Delton Kellogg. "I've been very pleased with the direction and success that our dis­ trict has had over the last several years." she said. She became familiar with the Delton school district, she said, because "we had both been part of a consortium of districts using the Quality District Model, so I had insight into some of the exciting things that have been happening in Delton Definitely good things have been happening there." "I think the most powerful learning takes place when the learner is sharing responsibil­ ity with the teacher for his or her growth." she said "My impression of Delton is that they value tlx: shared responsibility approach to learning with their students I'm very pleased to sec ti-al." Wells said she believes Delton "is a warm, caring place, which is a focus point of pnde for the community ' I hope to bring to the district stability and support so that they can continue the fine efforts that are already under way toward making it a good, solid school system for the students and the community." she said. McBeth said the school board’s choice of Wells was "a tough decision" for the board. "I think the board fell that, with her expe­ rience and knowledge of what we’re about, it was the better choice. "She’s going to bring her experience in (central office administration) in Charlute and Portage.” he said. Hughes reiterated, saying Wells has "had quite a bit more experience in finances" than the other candidates. McBeth said he will spend time with Wells prior lo July to assist her in getting acquainted with the position. Wells is mamed and has two adult chil­ dren. Her husband. Tom Stout, is an elemen­ tary principal in the Battle Creek Public Schools. The couple will be moving into the Del­ ton school district. Wells said. "My husband and 1 arc looking forward to becoming a part of the community." It is believed that Wells is the first female superintendent to be hired in Delton and any of the other school districts in Barry County. There are currently five other female admin­ istrators in the Delton school district, including the high school director of community education, the high school athletic director, (he middle school assistant principal, the elementary principal, and the elementary principal-in-iraining �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 15. 1997 News Briefs Immunization clinic planned The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment will have an immunization clinic in Hastings following Saturday morning. May 17. The clinic will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m at the Health Department building, 110 W Center St. Most immunizations arc free. No ap­ pointments arc necessary, but parents should bong along their children's im­ munization records. For more information, cal! the Health Department al 945-9516. ‘Relay for Life’ rally is May 20 The Barry County unit of the Ameri­ can Cancer Society will have a "Relay for Life" rally at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 20. at the Hastings High School lecture hall The rally is for anyone interested in learning more about forming a team or being a sponsor for the annual “Relay for Life" fund-raising event scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16 at Hastings High School, where team members walk, run or jog around the track at the high school The Relay for Life is a cancer sur­ vivors' celebration and fund-raising ac­ tivity to benefit the American Cancer Society. Cancer survivors are invited to take a victory lap around the track before the events begin. Poet-bard to visit library Tuesday The Thornapple Arts Council and Hastings Public Library will sponsor an evening with poet-bard Terry Wooten at 7 p.m. Tuesday. May 20. As poet-bard, Wooten helps people relate to poetry and enjoy it. He offers more than 90 poets’ works, from which the audience makes selections and he re­ cites them from memory. Poppy Days start today Memorial Poppy Days in Hastings are scheduled for today through Satur­ day. Members of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 of Hast­ ings will be visible to the public and asking for donations. The poppies are made by disabled American veterans in hospitals throughout the United States. Proceeds from the sales will go to them. Counterpoint back at Showcase tonight The folk group Counterpoint, with special guest Dave Dickerson, will highlight the Musicians Showcase pro­ gram at 6:30 tonight at Arby's in Hast­ ings. The five members of the folk and bluegrass group. Kathy Ellis. Tim Sheerhorn. Pooh Stevenson. Bud Michael and Kevin Gaugicr, all hail from West Michigan. They will be making their third appearance at the Showcase. Dickerson is a gospel and country music singer, songwriter and guitarist from Potterville. He has appeared at the Prairieville Farm Days. Hastings Sum­ merfest and previous Showcase pro­ grams. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tangle Town pickets, handprints available Hastings Circle of Friends is still ac­ cepting applications for Tangle Town pickets and handprints. For a $25 donation, a picket surrounding the play structure will be inscribed with an individual's or a family's name (up lo 20 letters and spaces). For a $50 donation a cement hand tile, which can be imprinted with the handprints of up to four children will be placed along the sidewalk leading to the play structure. The hand tiles will be made Saturday. May 31. in the children's work area at Bob King Park, during construction. Applications for pickets must be re­ ceived by May 20 in order for the pick­ ets to be installed during construction. Pickets sold after that date will be in­ stalled at a later time. Picket and hand nlc applications will be available al the Circle of Friends booth on the Barry County Court House lawn Saturday. May from 10 a m to 4 p m . during the Hastings Area Chamber ol Commerce "Spring Fling ~ Applications also are available by calling 948-2974 or sending a check and picket and hand tile information lo: Hastings Circle of Friends. P.O. Box 235. Hastings. Mich. 4*8)58 Volunteers welcome for Delton cleanup The Delton Area Business Associa­ tion is sponsoring a clean-up day start­ ing at 8 a m. Saturday. May 17. and volunteers arc being invited to help. Members and volunteers will be pick­ ing up liner along the roadside of M-43 and along the side streets of the town. The group will start al lhe Barry Town­ ship Hall located on Orchard Street, and work until lhe task is done. For additional information, call (616) 623-5270 (days) or 623-6787 (evenings). WalkAmerica nets almost $2,000 The March of Dimes WalkAmerica at Fish Hatchery Park Iasi Saturday col­ lected nearly $2,000 lo fight birth de­ fects. A group of employees from Hastings Manufacturing helped register people for the seven-mile walk. A large group of high school and junior high students took part. Other sponsors were McDon­ ald's. Gavin Chevrolet of Middleville and WBCH Radio Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight (Thursday. May 15) at the old Woodland Town Hall, comer of State and Broadway, in Woodland. The program will be presented by Mike Hook, president of the society, who has done extensive research on the 11 Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) units and posts organized in Barry County in the post-Civil War years. All meetings of the Historical Society arc open to the public. Memorial parade entries are sought The Lawrence J. Bauer American Le­ gion Post No. 45 is looking for entries in the annual Memorial Day parade, which is scheduled for Monday. May 26. Lineup for the parade will start at 9 a.m. on Boltwood Street at Felpausch and the route will proceed west on Slate Street, north of Broadway with a slop at lhe Tydcn bridge, north lo Wesi State Road and then west to Riverside Ceme­ tery. The Legion invites all scouts, veter­ ans' groups. 4-H clubs and other organi­ zations lo join the parade. Clowns, au­ tomobiles, animals and bicycles arc welcome. For more information, call 945-4973. 948-4881 or 945-5471 ‘Spring Fling’ set for this weekend The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an expanded "Spring Flirg" this year Friday. Satur­ day and Sunday during Michigan Week. Billed as a time to spruce up the community, the events will include a street dance, community-wide garage sale, auction, sales and displays on the courthouse lawn and a Corvette Show at Charlton Park Sunday, May 18. The "street sweep" will kick off things at 8 a.m. Friday. The sweepers will include local business people, gov­ ernment officials, school personnel and members of the chamber’s Retail Com­ mittee. The auction will be at 6 p.m. that day on the courthouse lawn. The street dance will be on Church Street and music by "Echo." with food and beverages available. Garage sales on the courthouse lawn Saturday will include churches and civic groups. Sellers also may have their sales at their own locations Also during the weekend, the Hast­ ings Public Library remodeling will be completed and the public is welcome to drop in and gel a look. Co-chairs for the event are Julie De­ Boer and Wesley Robinson. For more information, call the cham­ ber al 945-2454 Lake O, Woodland agree on utilities The Woodland Township Board May 6 accepted a contract enabling the Vil­ lage of Lake Odessa to extend waler to Lakewood High School and the new middle school. When the subject of the school water line contract came up. Woodland Town­ ship Supervisor Doug MacKcnzic an­ nounced that "It kxiks like everything is together." Some discussion was held ebout some new wording concerning the possibility of cancellation by the town­ ship at some future date, but lhe accep­ tance of the contract was unanimously approved by the board Lake Odessa Village Manager John French announced that the contract, as now written will be reviewed and action taken at the next Village Council meet­ ing Monday. May 19. Lake Odessa needed approval from the township to run utility lines to the school because they would cross town­ ship property City insists that county pave new driveway at animal shelter by David T. Young Editor Barry County has won approval lo con­ struct a new driveway al lhe animal shelter site, under the condition that it have the drive paved by the end of lhe 1998 construc­ tion season. The Hastings City Council Monday night approved the county's request to use the Cass Street right of way to construct a gravel driveway that will go into lhe shelter, which soon will be remodeled. The county recently received a mandate from lhe state to make improvements al the facility. However, the city is insisting that the gravel driveway be paved, in accordance with City Council and Planning Commission policy. City Manager Howard Penrod. in an inter­ view Tuesday afternoon, explained that gravel and dirt roads, streets, parking lots and driveways create issues such as dust for neighbors and damage to cars with the "washboard effect" and vehicles getting stuck in the mud during spring rains. Gravel and dirt roads also arc more expen­ sive to maintain and arc much less aestheti­ cally pleasing. Penrod said existing residences and busi­ nesses arc not required to black top their streets, driveways or parking lots. It's only when they build new structures or have them remodeled that the paving requirement takes hold. The city manager said it is important to be even handed about enforcing the requirement. "We arc hoping that with our policy, someday we won't have gravel roads or park­ ing lots in the city." he said. Barry County Administrator Michael Brown, who appeared Monday night al the council meeting to make the request, said the work needs to start soon. "The current access we have (to the shel­ ter) is planned to be shut off and wc don't want to inconvenience the public." he said. Councilman David Jasperse said it is a condition of approval of a site plan that a new driveway be paved. He said no excep­ tions should be made, that everyone should be treated the same on this issue. Penrod also noted, "It's unusual to have a new drive without site plan review by lhe Planning Commission. This is pretty much up to the council." Brown then asked for a two-year extension of the paving requirement, at the end of lhe 1999 construction season. "That's not to say we wouldn't do it as soon as possibt«,^K(said. "This hasn’t berh an easy project," he added, noting that the improvements arc be­ ing mandated by lhe state. "We want to try lo get lhe building up to standards, but the paving wasn't budgeted for. “We’re trying to make the best of the situ­ ation. Wc ask that you consider leniency." While Councilman Barry Wood said he has no objection to the county putting in a gravel drive. Councilwoman Miriam White Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum read a proclamation declaring May 11-17 as Michigan Week. The community celebrated Wednesday with a Mayor Exchange with Coldwater and there are plans for lots to do and see Friday through Sunday with the chamber's expanded ‘Spnng Fling’ events, which include a street sweep, street dance, community garage sales, food and auction. said it's a question of fairness, the paving is required of everyone. Jasperse, responding to Brown's proposal of extending the deadline, said. "I don't have a problem with delaying paving for the next fiscal year (1998). but 1 don't feel comfort­ able with leaving it open ended." Council then voted to extend the deadline to Oct. 31. 1998. County officials are wel­ come to seek another deadline later if things aren't working out. Attorneys for both sides will draw up an agreement for both to sign. In other business Monday night, lhe City Council: • Decided to recommend a request from John and Jan Cohoon for approval for their application for a Class C liquor license, which will be sent to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The couple plans to open “Jonny Conoon's." an Italian restaurant at lhe comer of Jefferson and Court streets at the former site of the True Value sporting good store. • Referred a proposed county-wide house numbering ordinance to city staff for study. The proposed ordinance has been in the works for some time in an effort lo better identify residences for emergency vehicles. "Our city address ordinance is consistent with what they (the county) are proposing." • Authorized lhe mayor and clerk to sign a five-year Economic Development Corpora­ tion bond agreement, which is a renewal of an agreement first made in 1979. • Received a report from Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield, who said spring de­ bris pickup has been completed, sidewalk re­ pair and tree planting program has begun, and port-a-johns have been installed at Fish Hatchery. Bob King and Tydcn parks until the weather gets warmer. • Noted that Councilwoman Evelyn Brower was absent from the meeting because she recently had surgery. Mayor Frank Campbell said, "Shell be out of commission for awhile. If she’s watching (on local access TV), we want her to know we're thinking about her.” COUNTY may try again to buy City Hall, continued... The goal of forming an economic devel­ opment corporation is to enhance the entire economic base of the county. Creating a county EDC emerged from a recommendation by a Community Audit Team (CAT) report through Michigan State University Extension. CAT said an EDC could provide central leadership and some professional staff to cre­ ate the necessary infrastructure development, marketing and necessary economic develop­ ment tools to help each community in the county to develop its own economic base. With this philosophy, individual commu­ nities can set their own economic develop­ ment agendas underneath the helpful um­ brella of the county, the report said. The theory is that such action can achieve results that no one community could achieve alone. The CAT report pointed out that commu­ nities such as Middleville. Nashville. Wood­ land and Delton all have unique needs for economic development expertise that are not being served in a coordinated manner. • Increased the appropriation to the BarryEaton Health Department by $26,939. "This is the amount that wc cut back a year ago." said Wenger. The decision to cut the budget last year was made because of cost overruns in lhe health department bud­ get. he said, to the tune of about $280,000 after nine months of the fiscal year. "They have a new administrator and the cuts have been made and now they have it down lo the point where it should be. They really need lhe $26,000," he said. Eaton and lhe state also will be giving the department more funding, totaling about $90,000 including the county's funds. Wenger added. "Services have been cut back and they've got themselves in line. I feel that this amount of money is necessary for the health department to carry on programs that wc expect them to carry." Wenger said. "I'm very pleased with the fact that if we put this appropriation back, they will remain within the budget this year." said Board Chairman Jim Bailey. If the county's appropriation had not been restored, more cuts would have to be made in lhe health department's program, he said. "Having a local health department with lo­ cal services is very important to Barry County." Commissioner Sandy James said • Approved a resolution that would allow employee Robert Nida, who currently re­ ceives half of his salary from the county as Juvcnilc/Probalc Court Administrator and half of his pay from the state as county ju­ venile officer, to receive early retirement benefits from the state but remain a full­ time county employee. Nida's current arrangement has been in effect since October 1974. He currently receives a $27,580 salary from the county and the county has con­ tributed to the Municipal Employees Re­ tirement System of Michigan (MERS) on his behalf. The state also has contributed to the slate Employees Retirement System on Nida’s behalf and he is eligible to receive full retirement benefits from the state on June I. On that date. Nida will continue as court administrator but will receive full wage and county benefits, rather than half, from the county, according to the agreement with the county board. The county will receive a state grant to cover the partial costs of another person to be the county juvenile officer, effective June 1. That grant will "more than compensate" the county's additional com for the arrange­ ment with Nida, said Commissioner Lew Newman, chairman of the County Board s Personnel Committee. "Wc said wc would work with him if wc could. Thai's how it came about.” Newman said after the meeting. “It's working out well." • Authorized two zoning amendment changes to the county zoning ordinance by a 7-0 vole. Commissioner Tim Burd was ab­ sent. One change rezones property in section six of Barry Township (lots 46-54 and lots 57-70 of J R Bush's First Addition in Delton) from a general commercial district to a single family and two family residential district. The other change rezones property on the comer of Marsh and Nine Mile roads in Sec­ tion 20 of Orangeville Township from a single family residential district to a general commercial district lo provide for a beauty­ salon. The other three comers at that inter­ section arc already zoned commercial. • Authonzed the purchase and financing of lands, property or equipment by installment purchase agreement for the jail expansion project Administrator Michael Brown said the board will need to borrow money for the approximately $436,000 project A grant will cover S 160.000of the cost The project doesn't warrant the administrative expense of a bond process. Brown said. Bids for the jail expansion will be opened at 2 p.m. May 20 in the County Board chambers. • Heard Commissioner Emmet Herrington report that the County Mental Health De­ partment has received a three-year national accreditation, "which is quite an honor to Barry County and the Mental Health organi­ zation. This is lhe first time I've ever seen this on a first visit. Usually they are put on probation for the first year." He also said Battle Creek Health System's subsidiary of Good Samaritan Hospice Care, Visiting Nurse Services, VNS Conlinu-Care and Lifespan Home Medical Equipment is now known as Lifespan and located under one roof. The change provides sharing of re­ sources and significant staff interfacing. • Heard Bailey report that several town­ ships are investigating lhe possibility of asking the County Sheriffs Department to hire additional deputies for road patrol for in­ dividual townships. A four-year grant fund­ ing process would be sought, Bailey said. He said he wants commissioners to start considering it before it comes up for board approval because the county would have to be responsible for some aspects of the program, including fringe benefits. Wenger said one advantage to townships would be that the county would handle ad­ ministration. • Heard Commissioner Wenger say that county residents should not plan to install new house numbers or other types of address signs because approximately 30 percent of the current addresses will be changed to comply with a proposed ordinance for a county-wide uniform address system. Most of the changes will take place in lake areas. Public hearings on the issue are set for May 22. June 2 and June 5. Wenger said after the ordinance is approved, it might take a year or two to implement it. The main purpose of the change is to help 911 and emergency services find addresses of people who need emergency help" Wenger said. • Listened lo Administrator Michael Brown report that a retreat for the county­ board probably won’t be held until summer. A retreat that had been scheduled for May 2­ 3 was canceled because the facilitator was ill. Have a story idea? Call us at 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15. 1997 — Page 3 Red Cross takes steps to fix the drop in blood donors by Mary Warner "Waiting takes most of the time at a blood drive. One of the ways Staff Writer A group of about 20 Red Cross executives met in Hastings last Friday to try to find ways lo boost blood donation numbers that people can avoid waiting is to call for an appointment. Appointments have been on the decline. Karen Despres, executive director of lhe Barry County Red Cross, said the organiza­ tion has "lost a lol of donors' for a variety of reasons, and Red Cross members throughout the Great Lakes Blood Region are honored before walk-ins." -Karen Despres are seeking to fix the problem. Some 20 Red Cross executive directors and blood coordinators from as far away as Muskegon spent Friday al the Hastings In­ cubator participating in a round table discus­ sion. After the meeting, suggested solutions to the drop in lhe number of donors were forwarded to lhe Great Lakes Blood Region board of directors, which is expected to lake action on lhe suggestions Despres said lhe three major problems plaguing the blood donation program are lhe amount of time it lakes to donate blood; Red Cross executive directors and blood coordinators from the Great Lakes Blood Region met in Hastings last Friday to discuss solutions to the problem of declining blood donations. Rep. Ehlers discusses variety of issues with local constituents communication glitches among Red Cross staff, administrators, and regional Red Cross personnel; and some "altitudinal problems" among the Red Cross staff. Despres said the process of donating blood "should take an hour or slightly less." How­ ever, she said, "sometimes it takes closer to two hours." One of the main reasons it can take that long, she said, is that people have to wait their turn to go through the donation process. "Waiting takes most of the time at a blood drive," she said. "One of the ways people can । avoid waiting is to call for an appointment. Appointments are honored before walk-ins." Despres said Red Cross staff and adminis­ trators in the various Red Cross chapters that make up the 63-county Great Lakes Blood Region are looking for ways to improve communication with each other and interac­ tion with regional Red Cross staff and ad­ ministrators. “We re just trying to get things to a point where going and giving blood is a positive, pleasing thing to do." she said. The next area blood drive will take place from I to 6:45 p.m. next Monday. May 19. at the Gun Lake Community Church. The goal it 60 pints. by David T. Young Editor The essence of the message from Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers Saturday morning was that recent events once again proves "politics makes strange bedfellows." Ehlers, who was in Hastings for his an­ nual town meeting with constituents, said that it has taken a Democratic president and a Republican Congress lo finally agree to a balanced budget deal, something that hasn't been done by the federal government since 1969. The congressman noted that politics has been strange since 1991, when George Bush was considered unbeatable in the wake of the Persian Gulf War victory. Since then this country's voters have elected Democrat Bill Clinton president, turned out a Democraticcontrol led Congress for the first lime in 40 years in 1994, and then retained a GOP Congress and Clinton in *96. Ehlers said apparently American voters be­ lieve in separation of powers, not only in the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government, but also in the two major parties. "We’ve taken the message seriously," he said, noting the recent deal to balance the budget by the year 2002. "But it wasn’t ea^y." Ehlers said that 53 percent of budget is lied to entitlements like Medicare and Medi­ caid, 17 percent goes to interest payments on the debt, so "70 percent goes out the door as it comes in. it's outside of the control of Congress." Of the 30 percent still left for discretionary spending, half of that goes for defense, so lawmakers actually have only 15 percent of the total budget to play with. "However, we’ve come up with a plan to do it (balance the budget)," he noted, a re­ markable achievement. "The Democrats on the far left and the Republicans on the far right are screaming, so it must be pretty good. There are a lot of things I don't like about it. too." He added that this deal shows how far the Congress and Clinton have come in two years. After they were elected in 1994, members of lhe GOP-dominated Congress, with 73 freshmen, "were convinced they were going to save the world and do it in two years," Ehlers said. This enthusiastic, exuberant Congress passed a lot of legislation in their first 100 days, but then ended up with "a real confrontation with lhe White House, the biggest of which was when the government shut down." Noting it was the 15th shutdown since 1980, almost always the country blamed the presidents, but this time they blamed House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his colleagues. "Somehow Clinton was able to persuade the people that Congress was at fault," he said. "We realized that wasn't the way to get things done." However, he maintained the Congress ac­ complished a great deal in those two years. Another problem in the budget with enti­ tlements, he said, is that the longer you wait to solve the problems of things like Medi­ care. the more difficult it gets. Medicare could go broke by the year 2001, and the trouble must be dealt with before baby boomers start retiring in 2009. Some have suggested "means testing" for more well to do senior citizens, not giving the "welfare part" to them. But they have argued that they paid the most taxes while they worked and are entitled to the same ben­ efits as the less wealthy. Ehlers sits on the House Science Commit­ tee as vice chairman, largely because of his status as a nuclear physicist, and is on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which is working on a fairer return from Washington on the gas tax formula. "Even if wc get everything from Washing­ ton. it won’t be enough (to help repair Michigan’s roads)," he said. He added that he hopes Gov. John Engler’s proposal for a four-cent increase in the state gas tax, which hasn’t been raised since 1984 and "which I think is a good idea. Cars these days are more efficient, use less gas. so it yields less tax revenue." One member of the audience asked if 80,000 pound trucks should pick up more of the lab because they inflict the most damage on Michigan highways. "One particular problem in Michigan is that we allow the highest truck weights, substantially above most other states." PTO treats NE staff to lunch The Northeastern Parent/Teacher Organization went all out last Friday, treating staff members to a special candlelight luncheon. The luncheon was part of the district's school family day activities, which honored school Staff for the work they have done. Students, including those pictured above, acted as waiters and waitresses for the luncheon, which featured baked chicken and rice. Enjoying lunch are (from left) Ann DeHoog, Bev Siekman, Denise Keller, and Lona Courtright. Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers spoke to more than two dozen constituents in Hastings Saturday morning at his third annual town meeting on federal and state issues. Ehlers said. "The governor has excess weight fees in his package, which removes the diesel fuel discount, so that’s going in the di­ rection we want." More than two dozen people were on hand at the town meeting to ask questions. One was about a bill that dealing with how much the United Slates owes the United Nations and how much the UN owes lhe U.S. "There is no question lhat we re behind in our dues, but the question of whether the UN owes us is less well determined." the con­ gressman said. When asked about hunting and gun legis­ lation, Ehlers said he’s both in favor of the Second Amendment (the right to bear arms) of the U.S. Constitution and of pro-envi­ ronmental laws and doesn't see why the two should be incompatible. The Second Amendment speaks for itself; it’s never been brought before the Supreme Court. I'm not sure why." He also was asked about insisting that in­ dependent counsel be appointed to investi­ gate lhe president and Democratic Party on allegations of wrongdoing in campaign fi­ nancing last year. Ehlers said Congress cannot authorize in­ dependent counsel; that must be done by the attorney general. Janet Reno, who has de­ cided there is not enough evidence to make that move. Ehlers said there arc "remarkable parallels” between probes of the Clinton presidency and those of the Watergate era and former President Nixon. However, there are two dif­ ferences. "The press really beat up on Nixon, but they've been somewhat more lenient on Mr. Clinton." he said. “The public was very an­ gry about Nixon, but 1 don’t sense they're all that upset about Clinton." Another difference is that Nixon had someone like John Dean to "spill the beans, but there doesn't seem to be anyone like him today. And. of course. Nixon taped every­ thing." Some of the parallels, he said, arc that both were obsessed with being rc-clccicd and raising money. Which led lo a question about prospects for campaign finance reform. The laws we have now were written after Watergate and were supposed to clean up the system." the congressman said "To some degree they have. All the money must have a paper trail and be reported to the Federal Elections Commission. . We can improve it. but not by much." He noted that after campaign finance re­ forms of more than 20 years ago insisted there be a limit on how much a candidate can spend. Senator James Buckles of New York. a wealthy man. took the matter to the Supreme Court and won. maintaining his freedom of speech was being violated. An­ other case was tried in Colorado on a ballot proposal, and the limit was struck down. Ehlers said the way to improve existing laws is to make cash contributions illegal and ins;st on full disclosure of who is con­ tributing. He also said he will not participate in neg­ ative campaign ads and would like lo see the candidates being required to make such statements rather than "some smooth, suave announcer... If you're going to throw mud. bring your own bucket." He said he docs not accept any campaign contributions from lhe tobacco lobby or from gambling interests, but has accepted money from alcohol manufacturers. How­ ever. he noted that is record shows a strong stand against drunken driving. Bet. he said. "If you have a candidate with integrity, you don’t have to worry about po­ litical action committees (PACs) having too much influence." Ehlers is a member of a special committee investigating the election last November in which Democrat Loretta Sanchez unseated incumbent Republican Congressman Robert Doman in California by just 984 votes. Doman has charged that a lot of illegal aliens voted for Sanchez. Ehlers said there is confirmed evidence of about 300 aliens voting illegally in that election. He said the problem is lhat in California it is too easy to register to vote. The motor voter law in California makes it too easy to register to vote," he said, "ft's the easiest identification for immigrants." He added that motor voter legislation will not go away soon because President Clinton supports it and the GOP generally opposes it on the grounds it could lead to too much voter fraud. One member of the audience noted that Tax Free Day" this year is May 9. four days later than 1996. Tax Free Day is the date af­ ter which all of a man’s or woman's earnings would be tax free if the government look withholdings all at the same time. The man asked, "It was May 5 last year. May 9 this year. What happens when wc gel to Dec. 30T Ehlers replied. "It’ll never happen because the people will revolt before then." The congressman also was asked how he feels about China’s most favored nation trade status in light of its human rights viola­ tions. He responded with the contention lhat the U.S. should repeal most favored nation status because it’s meaningless. Nearly 200 countries have such status with the U.S. and very lew don’t. Pam Clevenger provided violin music during the luncheon. Clevenger is the mother of student Sarah Clevenger, who served as a waitress for the luncheon. Northeastern PTO secretary Thelma Symonds dishes up salad for student waitress Sarah Clevenger during the luncheon. I �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 15. 1997 Road repair plans ready for discussion, lawmakers say by Jason Carr Staff Writer Governor Engler's proposed road repair plan means, "everyone has a plan on lhe table and wc can sil down together and Stan working on it." Rep. Terry Geiger said at Monday's Legislative Coffee. Geiger said the governor's "Build Michi­ gan 11" plan proposes to increase slate spend­ ing on roads by $2.8 billion over five years. The plan revises road classifications Irom its present list of about 30 calegoncs — de­ pending on control and funding — to just two. slate and local. The slate government would lake control of heavily traveled roads, while local gov­ ernments would be responsible for roads that primarily provide access to homes. As a re­ sult. the state roads system would increase from less than 10.000 miles to about 33.000 LETTERS from our readers County Board continues to amuse To the editor: The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers is a never ending source of amusement. More people ought to consider slopping by at their meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month At their last meeting in April, in a bit of a huff, they passed a motion lhat said they could engage in no more talk with the City of Hastings about the possibility of purchas­ ing City Hall for county use. So now the city has said they would be interested in looking at an offer of $425,000 and a piece of county-owned property. If. of course, cre­ ated new interest... but they can't talk about it until they rescind their current decision not to talk about H. Stay with me. All it took to open discus­ sion was a simple majority vote lo rescind the April motion. Sounds simple? Not for these folks. It was decided lhat it would not be fair to discuss lhe subject in the absence of lhe maker of the original motion (whose absence had been excused as he was out of town an important matter). So rather than act. lhe remaining seven members decided it was loo important lo wail two weeks until their next meeting, and agreed, without knowing if their absent member could attend, to pay themselves per diems for a special meeting at 10 a.m. May 19 in commission chambers. No problem that another $400 in commis­ sioner pay envelopes can't solve... Robert E. Dwyer Nashville Hastings Mfg. insurance plan alarming To the editor: What a disappointment Hastings Manufac­ turing has become. I cannot believe this is the same company I was so dedicated to before retiring in 1992 after 36 years. The retirees' new insurance plan goes into effect June I. My premium to cover medical and prescription only, will be $98 per month plus $20 for each prescription (I take six). $100 deductible and a yearly cap. Our premium also raises yearly. My husband has Alzheimers. but has not taken a prescription drug in 10 years. This was not optional so in order to cover him on medical. I also had to pay the additional $59.53 per month for prescription coverage on him. This plan is all self-funded by Hastings Manufacturing, they should do well on their investment. Medicare part A and B are pnmry, so will pay most claims except for the 20 percent which our insurance should pay. plus I sec there is less coverage as to what they pay compared to what we had before There is also a better "deal" on prescrip­ Stick to the issue on Wal-Mart To the editor: I am writing to say that we need to slick to the issue concerning the rezoning of the Daitey property, located on M-37 and Heath Road To accuse Bob Edwards. Rutland Township Supervisor, of allegedly being assured a restaurant space if the parcel is rezoned to C-3. is hardly the issue. Clouding things with personal attacks on Mr. Edwards is not going to help resolve thu problem The issue still remains: Will rezoning the Dailey parcel from R-5 to C-3 be in the best interest of the community? Not only Rutland Township, but the entire county. I feel rezoning to C-3 would be a positive move for the area. It will not only create more jobs, but also generate more tax dollars and commerce in our county. Rutland Township and Barry County have grown immensely m the last few years, and we must be able to keep up with the residential growth by increasing commercial growth. We need to keep people here to shop, as opposed to going elsewhere to spend their money. If this community is to succeed, we must make decisions that will help us build com­ merce in our county, and keep the existing business community lucrative as well Tisha Harris Hastings HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubkshed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dnnson o< J Ad Gr aptics Inc 1952 N Broadwwy Haiths Ml 490»0602 (616) 945 95M John Jacobo President Fredone Jacobo Vc« Prasdent Stephen Jacobo Joyce Ryei Secretary Treasure* • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EtHor) Elaine Gribert (AsMtanr EMot) Barbara GaN Jason Can Cindy Smrt h Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Ha be! 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I only hope there are no former employees on a fix­ ed income that this change will make it necessary for them to make a choice of whether to pay their insurance premiums and purchase needed medication or pay bills and put food on their table In closing. I will say lhat I did enjoy many years of my employment at Hastings Manufacturing. Doris De Vos Caledonia miles. Local governments would be respon­ sible for 85.000 mites of road. "People don't care who owns the roads. They just want the roads fixed." Geiger said. "Some of the county road commissions are going to be concerned because they'll lose control of some of their roads, but really they never had much control of them because they were tied up in federal and state stan­ dards" Another part of the governor's proposal is a four-cent per gallon increase in the gas tax. which the governor claims results in a total cost of $22 per driver each year. This gas tax increase would go into a gas tax fund, while much of the current gas tax "has been di­ verted by statute lo areas other than road re­ pair." Geiger added. "The proposal itself is a reasonable start." he said. Geiger said the governor's plan looks sim­ ilar to a tetter the Speaker of the House sent Engler last year, which urged the governor to lake a position and recognize the inevitabil­ ity of a gas tax increase. He said the governor's plan means there are now at least three plans on the table, which gives lawmakers room to negotiate and take the best parts of each. He praised Engler's plan as being long-term in nature, white other plans have been short-term with one-time grabs of money, such as lhe inter­ est accrued on the stale's "rainy day fund." Geiger also said the House has only passed three budgets so far. In previous years, the Senate and the House wou’d equally divide the 17 budgets to be appropriated and try lo get them to the other house by Easier break. He said the House is taking longer because the Democrats are identifying many new needs but are not balancing lax cuts and spending cuts, leading state appropriations to be $180 million over budget so far. "I don't see the political will of the Democrats to (find a balance] this time. Il's going lo take us a long time this summer to find lhat balance. And now we're getting to critical service programs that I would be very hard pressed to find cuts in." he said, citing social services and the Family Independence Agency as example. Legislative aide Tom Chadwick filled in for Sen. Joanne Emmons, who was in Washington D.C. attending the National Council of Stale Legislators. He said Emmons is still busy with her teacher survey project, in which 10 percent of surveys mailed to Michigan teachers were returned. All teachers who responded were invited to a Education Committee meeting and about 50 from Emmons' Senate district attended, he said. Another four or five teacher "listen-ins" will be held throughout the state, he added. ’ Chadwick said the Senate also has passed a Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Terry Geiger (right) spoke about the governor's ‘Build Michigan IP road repair plan, while legislative aide Tom Chadwick (left) filled in for Sen. Joanne Emmons at Monday's Legislative Coffee. bill that would eliminate taxes from the first $10,000 of lips. He said the bill was pro­ posed after the Senate learned lhe stale Trea­ sury Department was singling out waiters and waitresses because there arc more of them than other people who receive tips. He added Emmons had thought about a bill that would have posted information about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in women's bathrooms in bars and restaurants, but that there may be enough corporate support for the idea to not require legislation. During questions from the audience. Clyde Morgan asked Geiger if any of the road repair plans discuss weight limits on trucks. Geiger responded that the governor has talked about imposing an excess weight fee to re­ pair damage caused by heavy trucks. He said he has also co-sponsored a bill with Rep. Burton Leland (D-Dctroit) that would roll back weight limits on trucks. Geiger said Leland admitted he didn't know what the weight limit should be. but by proposing legislation there could be committee hear­ ings to discuss and take testimony about what those weight limits should be. He continued that there should also be dis­ cussion about the road-building model used in Europe. He said the European system of road building could be as much as ten times more expensive up front, but that European roads are buih to higher standards for longer terms. As an example, he said European roads have a road bed that can go down six to eight feet, "where in Michigan you don’t get close to that." Also, European roads often use 12 inches of concrete as opposed to the six inches used in Michigan. Sheriff Steve DeBoer asked if what the chance of success was that road funding granted by the federal government would be changed. Geiger replied there will a change in the model for funds sent back to states for the first time in 15-16 years and the projec­ tions for increased money coming to Michi­ gan range from $70 million now to an aver­ age of $290 million. He said Engler believes $200 million is a realistic expectation. The Legislative Coffee is presented by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. It takes place the second Monday of each month at lhe County Seal Restaurant. Know Your legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring. Cartton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 1997 — Page 5 Local delegation helps convince Lansing commission Barry County will have antlerless deer season by Mary Warner Staff Writer A urong argument from Barry County res­ idents helped persuade the Michigan Natural Resources Commission last week lo approve an antlerless deer firearms season in certain areas of southern Michigan, according to area forester Jim Bruce. The season will lake place Dec. 20 through Jan. 4. Bruce, district forester for the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District, said lhe anllerless season will be for those deer management units that have high popula­ tions of deer. Barry County will definitely be among those areas where hunting will be allowed during the special season . he said. Hunting will be restricted lo private land. The sale of licenses will probably begin in July and end in August. Bruce said. Bruce and five others from the area — primarily local fanners — attended an NRC meeting May 7 and informed commissioners of the damage being done to the area's ecosystem and to agricultural crops by an exploding deer population. He and the others want to see the deer population in southern Michigan reduced to a level where large scale destruction of fledgling forests and agricultural crops does not occur. Deer are stripping entire woodlots of tree seedlings and plants. Bruce said, endangering lhe forests' and plants' future. Deer arc also wreaking havoc with com and bean crops, he said. Bruce said he was told after lhe NRC meeting that the Barry delegation's com­ ments were well received by lhe commis­ sion. Backing up the Barry contingent were members of lhe Michigan United Conserva­ tion Club and the Michigan Farm Bureau, who also asked lhe commission for an anllerless season The anllerless season was inserted into a group of Michigan Department of Natural Resources regulations approved by the commission. Bruce said this is the first time a change in the DNR deer hunting regulations has been made this early prior to the regular fall and winter hunting seasons. Extensions of the regular firearms season that have taken place previously were not announced until the last minute, he said. The early decision lo add the anllerless season will give hunters a chance lo plan for it. he said. The season will take Communication from Congressman ' [ NICK SMITH J place dunng the Christmas holidays, he said, when many people have lime off and will have lime lo hunt. Hunters will have to have permission from landowners to hunt on their lands. Bruce said some farmers and other owners of large tracts of land may not be willing to give their permission unless they can be reassured lhat the hunters will act responsibly. Bruce is currently drawing up a "Hunter's Conservation Pledge" that hunters will be able to sign and present to landowners. The pledge will include such things as promises by the hunters that they will hunt safely, will respect the property on which they are hunting, and will not drink while hunting. Bruce said he is also trying lo set up a program whereby hunters can donate extra deer meal taken dunng the antlerless season to organizations such as food banks. An anllerless season includes those male deer whose horns are less than three inches long and female deer. Bruce said the DNR has authorized the sale of some anllerless deer licenses in previous years, but the only regular season involving anllerless deer is usually the bow hunting season, which allows the taking of both males and females. On May 2. congressional leaden and lhe President reached an agreement to balance the budget by 2002. I've been marching in the direction of a lower government spending and a balanced budget since 1993 when 1 first came lo Congress. This is a first step in meeting that goal and giving back to the American people a part of the huge tax in* creases imposed on them in 1990 and 1993. This agreement was the result of give and take with the White House. The congressional leadership agreed to give the President addi­ tional spending for child health care, shifting money for home health care from Medicare Part A lo Part B. and some increases in social program spending. In return, we won a balanced budget agreement by 2002, a $500 per child tax credit, college tuition tax credits, and cuts in the death tax and capital gains tax. While these are not the kind of tax cuts that will have the greatest effect on job creation and economic expansion, lhe average family wtl pay about $1,000 less in taxes than they did last year In another seme, the agreement leaves a lot to be done. The deal puts off lhe majority of the spending restraints until lhe last two years of this five year budget and continues to bor­ row money from the Social Security trust fend. The plan is based on fairly conservative assumption i for economic growth which are lower than those predicted by most private sector economists. If the economy weakens. howwever, we could still need additional cuts Finally, the $SS billion provided in net tax cuts only represents about 25 percent of the tax increases imposed in 1990 and 1993. Next week, we’ll write a budget resolution in our Budget Committee. Some of us will be pushing for additional spending cuts. It will pass and become the blueprint for the agreed spending levels. After that, we will pass reconciliation bills on entitlement savings and then on tax cuts before we pass reconciliation bills on entitlement savings and then on tax cuts before we pass any discretionary spen­ ding bills. We’re saving the discretionary spending bills for last because that’s where the President's new spending is. We’ve planned lo do it this way to make sure the President agrees to the bulk of long-term savings before we move forward with further spending. This agreement is far from perfect, but it's a start as we try to corral runaway entitlement spending. It's also good news because it keeps more money in the pockets of American families rather than sending it to Washington. In the coming days. I’ll be looking hard at the details for unwelcome loopholes and hidden provisirm. After nasty surprises in previous budget deals, we have to make sure that we understand everything in this one. Compared lo tax. borrow and spend policies of the last 30 years, this plan is much better for families today and our grandchildren tomorrow. Staff Writer Maple Valley Superintendent Alan McLean announced to the Board of Education last evening lhat he will retire from educa­ tion effective June 30 of this year. He will be taking a position as a financial advisor in the private sector. Though his contract was due to expire in lhe year 2000, there were provisions for salary negotiations June 30 of each year. This announcement comes after only three years at Maple Valley. Those three years however, were busy ones, all geared toward change. Many will recall when McLean first set foot in the MV administration building (July 1. 1994), he told school officials at the lime of his hire that he wanted to improve things for kids. That first fall he concentrated on settling a meaningful contract for teachers. Prior lo his hire. He described the attitude here as full of discontent, mainly due to a re­ cent strike and a year with no contracts. "Until that was done they (meaning lhe school) weren't going ahywhere, it was time to settle things and then get on with what was most important, worrying about kids." he said. While sitting in the superintendent's chair. McLean organized what some saw as lhe biggest change since the consolidation of Nashville Vermontville schools, a re-config- Rotary’s Top 10 announced Hastings Rotary's Top 10 students and parents recognized at Monday's meeting included (front row. from left) Michael Burghdoff. Sarah Keller, Teague O’Mara. Amanda Hawbaker, Melissa Wendort, leader o( Den 3 ol Cub Scout Pack 3175, (above, in chair) got a lace full of pie recently as part of a membership drive contest. Cubs were told that any of them who signed up a new scout would have their name put into a drawing for throwing pies at their den leader and the cub master. Cub Corey Demond (holding pie plate) was one of those whose names were drawn. The boys did a good job and had a lot of fun with the pies,- a pack spokesperson said. Maple Valley Supt. will retire June 30 by Cindy J. Smith The Budget Agreement Pie-throwing result off membership contest Justin Waters, (back row. from left) Bill and Mary Burghdoff, Jeff and Sally Keller, Dennis O’Mara, Sandra Hawbaker, and Donald and Vickie Waters. uration of classrooms in which all children in the same grade go to one school building. The plan, designed to do two things, save money and better benefit kids, has been suc­ cessful, he says. "What a lot of people don't understand is that our fund equity was bleeding to death," said McLean. "We had to somehow turn things around." He added that with lhe new reconfiguration plan, leaching positions were eliminated and an early retirement incentive was set up for teachers. More than a half million dollars were saved and at the same time the Nashville-Vermontville stigma that al one time plagued junior high students was re­ duced tremendously. "Not only did wc save a half million dol­ lars," he said, "but it was right for kids. Overall. I feel really good about the three years 1 have spent here as superintendent." Another big change came about when McLean and the Board of Education worked together to come up with plans for the En­ hancement millage. The result? A new track, just in time for the 1997 spring season, new technology throughout the district and new band uni­ forms. He said during a recent interview that he feels the work done with the enhancement millage is a good start, but there is still much to be done. "We still have a long way to go," he said. "Maple Valley needs to continue to improve. The bond issue will be back in front of vot­ ers this fall and we need lo work together to make things better at Maple Valley." He said that repairs on the district’s build­ ings are becoming very costly. "These buildings are not in good shape and they're never going to get any belter without major renovations." he said. Others in the district agree with McLean's theory and feel that his guidance has helped make Maple Valley a better place for kids. "With the leadership of Al McLean many positive decisions were made recently by our Board of Education." said Fuller Principal Bernie Hynes. "Just a couple that come to mind are busing and lhe restructuring of buildings, and his expertise in getting the bare bones Proposal 1 on the ballot. I appre­ ciate his encouragement to this district to eliminate the use of portable classrooms for educational and financial reasons." And the adult ed program? Prior to coming to Maple Valley, McLean had spent many yean in alternative education, which he has always described as his first love. He said he feels that the implementation of the altemalive education program has proven to be beneficial to many teens. "We have a very high population of at-risk students here in Maple Valley." he said. Our new alternative education program has given opportunities to many kids who would have not otherwise finished high school." McLean's foresight has impressed others at Maple Valley, including Assistant Principal Alan McLean and Athletic Director Todd Gonser. "Al's leadership has brought about changes needed for a long time." said Gonser. "He has done a lot of good things for Maple Val­ ley in the short time that he has been here." As McLean prepares for his retirement, it won’t be good-bye. He said that to answer everyone's questions, yes, he plans to stay in Vermontville. He will most definitely be around lo help lhe bond committee poor lo lhe next bond proposal, and will be visible at games and school events, only this lime as a parent. "It will be a nice change." he said. "My youngest son is just a sixth-grader and I will enjoy watching him participate in sports. My new position will not require a move, we plan to slay right in Vermontville." He will also be visible at School Board meetings, and said that he has faith that the Maple Valley Board of Education will con­ tinue to look at ways to streamline opera­ tions and make positive changes al Maple Valley, preparing today's students for tie "real world." He said he is very proud of the way in which Maple Valley is has improved with the School to Work program, which he de­ scribes as extremely successful, and stressed that many of today's students aren’t college bound, vocational training is essential. "Graduating from high school doesn't nec­ essarily mean that it's time for a four-year college." he said. "That is right for some students, but not for others. We need to con­ tinue to meet the vocational needs of today’s students." Following McLean's announcement, the Maple Valley Board of Education must now begin searching for a new superintendent. He said that his decision to retire al this stage was not unusual, and he considers his new position to be a once in a life time opportu­ nity, but he will miss school. "It is a good decision for us at this point in our lives," he said. "It will allow me more flexibility." He said that fortunately he will be work­ ing with schools, but "there are many things about day to day operations al Maple Valley that 1 will miss. "I will certainly miss all of the teachers and administrators at Maple Valley," he said, “and the central office staff 1 have here is the best there is." Hastings Country Club Home For Sale 575 Indian Hills Dr., By Appointment Only Beautiful View Overlooking the Fifth Green! Other Rotary Top 10 students and parents were (front row. from left) Janette Jennings. Elizabeth Lincolnhol. Jason McCabe. Elena Mellen, Andrea Dryer, (back row, from left) Rotary president Jerry Sarver. Archie and Mattie Jennings, Linda Lincolnhol. Chuck and Frankie McCabe, Marcia Mellen and Sally Dreyer. Read the BANNER Every Week and become an informed resident of Barry County bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, large lot, dining room, living room, breakfast room, family room, gas log fireplace, large deck, screened porch, work shop, 2 car garage, large storage bam, golf cart & snow blower included. $229,000. 4 Call 945-4971 for appointment. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 1997 Alice V. Benner । j HASTINGS - Alice V. Benner, age 95, or Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 13,1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Benner was bom January 21, 1904 in Irving Township, Barry County, the daughter of William and Anna (Davis) Knickerbocker. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She was married to Otto J. Leslie on May 8, 1920 and he died September 2, 1931. She married Victor Benner on December 14,1932 and he died September 22, 1983. Mrs. Benner lived most of her life in the Hastings area until 1971 when she moved to Arcadia. Honda, then moved to Port Charlotte, Honda in 1980, returning to Hastings in 1987. She coowned and operated the former “Leslie's Barber and Beauty Shop" in Hastings for 15 years, retiring in 1940. Mrs Benner was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her two husbands; her parents; one daughter, Geneva Leslie in 1974; one son, Rex Leslie in 1993 and two infant brothers. Mrs. Benner is survived by one son, Carl (Barbara) Benner of Hastings; six grandchil­ dren; nine great grandchildren and two sisters, Mildred Benner and Wilma Story, both of Hastings. Visitation will be held at 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday. May 15, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held at 11:00a.m. on Friday. May 16.1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial will take place at Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Emphyse­ ma Foundation. Use BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to buy, sell, rent..items for your family. The HASTINGS BANNER - 945-9554 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOO. 1330 N Broadway. Haitians Phone 945-3195 Worship. praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a m. and 6 p m . Wednesday 7 p.m. Alio Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave . Hauingi Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vice! Bible Clawei 10 a m . Wot Jup 11 a m , Evening Service! 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Minuter Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on V Klein in the borne Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS APOSTOLIC ■ V1ER.N AlIX. 502 E. Grand Si.. Halting!. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, pieaie call for more details HASTINGS FREE METHOCNST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Boltwood St . Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev. IXtfuld Brail. AsMCiate Pastor Phone 945-9121. Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teem; 6:00 p.m Evening Celebra­ tion far Adults Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day-9 00am Senaor Aduh BtNe Study. 1000a m Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study; 6:30 p.m. Kid's Quitt­ ing. 7:00 p.m Bible Study Mid Prayer in Sanctuary. For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or □art -e Pickard. 945-5974 Wor­ ship Services: Sunday. 9:00 a.m.. Rev Ken Vaught; ll:00a.m.. Rev. Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m. for all ages 4 H. Mondays 6:30 to 800 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 500 pm Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a m . freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Havings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I ante cast of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9.45 a.m. - Bible Classes - for ail ages; IO;4C a.m. - Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing Ypur Faith. 5:30 p.m Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message". 945 9224 . 6 30 p m Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m. and 11 00 a.m.. Cotetuuu Saturday 4 00-4 30 pm WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Hernag Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m . Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High. HOPE UNITED METHODLS1 CHURCH, M-37 South at M 79 Larrv Hubtey. Pastor Church ptone 945-4995 Office Hours Wed./Thun. 9 a.m. to 12 noon Kathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Morning Wot ■M>. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 6:45 p.m Warriors (grades K-6th). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 7th-12 th) Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting QUIMBY UNITED METHOCNST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Sr^jt Trowbridge. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCmm Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gate Johnson. Vicar Phone 623 2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekdays or al! day weekends. Sunday Monsng Maas 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Sharkey; Aaron Welch. Minuter of Muate Morning Worship 9:45 and 11X30 am.. Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults. Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday: First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Tune Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, wd Astana al 6:30 p.m. Bibte Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women’s Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West feme Rood. Hua*. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m . classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.-00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bibte Qua (<es 13-19); Adah Bibte Study No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training. Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor­ ship II 00 a m . Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ly Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4<h Sundays. 1928 prayer book used al all services For more infer mMxMi call 948-9327 or Rev David T Husrwick. vicar at 948 2101 St Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945 9200 home phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study. 700 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a m and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share rime 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ Nursery day 6:30 p.m. also available for all services Bnng the whole family. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St.. Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. May 18 - 8:00 & 10:45 Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday School (all ages); AAL after second ser­ vice; 6:00 Hying Doves. Thursday. May 15 - 600 Wedd Reh . 7:30 '.duh Choir; 800 AA Saturday. May 17 — 9:00 Geranium Delivery; 9:30 Catechism 4; 4:30 Wedding. 800 NA. Tuesday. May 20 — 7:00 Congregation Council. Wednesday. May 21 - 10:00 Wordwatchers; 7:00 Adventurers. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streeu. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Music and Christian Education. Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar rier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a m. with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade; Ml-Hl Youth Fellowship — 4:00 p.m.; Senior Hi Youth Fellowship — 5:30 p.m. Sunday. May 18 - Worship ser­ vice guest speaker. Bryce Feighner. with special music by Eileen Fetghner Monday. May 19 CROP Walk Organizational meeting. 7:00 p.m. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 231 S Broadway. Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rote Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m 945 5461 G Kent Keller. Pastor The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FD I C WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Presenptions" - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) Sally C Keller. Director of Noah's Ark Pre-School. Bcxkv Dealer. Prugram/Youth Director Thurs day. May 15 — 3:45-4:15 p.m. Handchime Ensemble. 7:00 p.m. Rehearsal for “Joseph" Friday. May 16 - 10:00 a m Noah's Ark Pre-School picnic al Fish Hatchery Park (Leason Sharpe Hall if it rains'). 6:00 p.m. Menders Dinner and Program - Dining Room. 7:00 p.m. Girl Scout Lock-in Sunday. May 18 - •••THE DAY OF PENTECOST-” 8 00 a m Chancel Choir rehearsal. 9'30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning Wor­ ship Services The 9 30 Service is broadcast over WBCH AM A FM Nursery is provided dunng both Services. 9:50 a.m Sundjv Church School for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour in the Dtmng Room; 7:00 p m. Concern Group 86 at Tom & Charlotte Mohlers'. 7:00 p m New Members Class at the Marne Monday. May 19 — 9 00 am Staff meets for prayer. 3 00 pm Cadette Choir rehearsal. 7:00 pm "Joseph" rehearsal. 7:30 p m Trustees meeting ■ Lounge Tuesday. May 20 - 3 45 p.m Handchimc Ensemble Wednesday. May 21 — 7:00 p.m. "Joseph" rehearsal Elizabeth L. Arnold HASTINGS - Elizabeth L. Arnold, are 74, ol Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 1997 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs Arnold was bom on October 6, 1922 in Gorman, Maryland, the daughter of Daniel and Mary (Cobfiesh) Paugh. She was raised in Maryland and West Virginia and attended schools there. She was married to Loary Arnold in 1939. Following her marriage she lived many yean in West Virginia, moved to Hastings in 1983, to Belding in 1985 and returned to Hastings in 1995. Mrs. Arnold was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; three granddaughters; two sisters and five brothers Mrs. Arnold is survived by her husband, Loary; two daughters. Nancy Jackson of Ft. Worth. Texas and Vanessa Dumire of Davis. West Virginia; Five sons. Loary Arnold, Jr. at Delton, Phillip Arnold of Belding, James Arnold of Belding, Floyd Arnold of Fairmount, West Virginia and Ronald Arnold of Beling­ ton, West Virginia; twenty-two grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren and one brother, Charles Paugh of Chicora, Pennsylvania. Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Dale D. Cole HASTINGS - Dale K Cole. 52, of Hastings passed away Thursday, May 8, 1997 al Pennock Hospital. He was bom October 11. 1944 in Cadillac, lhe son of Kenneth and Ruth (VanAntwerp) Cole. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1963. He married Annette Wilcox November 24. 1961 in Woodbury. Mr. Cole was employed at General Motors B.O.C. in Lansing for 32 years, retiring in February of 1997. He also worked for several ares farmers milking cows. He attended Woodbury United Brethren Church. Mr. Cole is survived by his wife, Annette; two daughters, Robin (Bob)Flessner of Wood­ land and Terri (Tom) Geiger of Freeport; one son. Greg (Shelley) Cole of Woodland; three grandchildren. Samamha Geiger, Jermey and Kasey Flessner; his parents, Kenneth and Ruth Cole of Vermontville; and one sister, Darlene (Jerry) Smith of Laming. Funeral services were held Monday. May 12, 1997 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with Rev. Bnan Allbright officiating. Burial took place at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Harold G. Rowley BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Harold G. Rowley, age 78, of Battle Creek, paaaed away Friday, May 9, 1997 al Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, after a brief illneis. Mr. Rowley was born August 31, 1918 in Woodland, lhe son of Isaac A Louise (Hauer) Rowley Blind from birth, he graduated from the Michigan School for the Blind in Lansing at die age of 19. In spile of his handicap, he approached life with a great vigor. He held a wide variety of jobs throughout lhe years, including door to door salesman, factory worker, Braille proof­ reader. typist for Legal Aid and freelance writer, serving as a stringer reporter for the Battle Creek Enquirer and the United Press International. He authored several books on travel and Bible study md won numerous awards for his poetry, which often appeared in lhe Saturday Evening Post and the Readers Digest. He travelled to Mexico, Europe, Israel and all over the United States, writing of his adventures. A former reside* of Hastings, he had resided in Battle Creek for over 35 years and was a long time member of St. John's Evangel­ ical Lutheran Church. Baltic Qtek. He is survived by 4s sister. Mrs Norms Reuther of Kalamazoo; his nephew, Duane (Anne) Reuther of Woodland and his niece, Joanne (William) Musselman of Kalamazoo. Memorial services were held Tuesday morn­ ing. May 13, 1997 at St John’s Lutheran Church. Reverend Cary Gram officiated. Private interment look place at Woodland Memorial Park. Woodland. In lieu of Howers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Joidersma ft Klein Funeral Home, Kalamazoo. Virginia L. Haver HASTINGS - Virginia L. Hover, age 80, of Hastings, passed sway Saturday. May 10,1997 at her residence. Mrs. Huser was born on June 16, 1916 at Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of George and Donna (Shepard) Crakes. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools graduating in 1935. She went on to attend Grand Rapids Beauty Academy. She was married •■> Alvin L. Huver oo August 14, 1936. Mrs Huver owned and operated "Virginia’s Beauty Shop" in Hastings for nearly 50 years. She had previously worked for the former Jean Pugh Beauty Shop in Hastings for a brief time. She wu a member of St. Rose of Ums Catholic Church. Mrs. Huver was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin L Huver oo November 13, 1973; her parents; a grandson; a great grandson and step-brother. Donald Nevins, Sr. She is survived by four sons, Michael (Barbara) Huver of Hastings, Richard (Sunny) Huver of Austin. Texas, Stephen (Suzanne) Huver of Jackson and David (Janice Hummell) Huver of Middlville; one daughter, Catherine Huver of Hastings; sixteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Hildah Rodgers of Hastings and a step-sister, Marjorie Piper of Hastings. The Rile of Christian Bunal was held on Tuesday, May 13, 1997 at St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Reverend Char­ les H. Fischer officiated. Burial took place al Hastings Mt Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose School Building Fund or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Time for a change? Change lhe batteries in your smoke detector at least once a year Mkn'aUnm Iwrt Enepnn Maagaiwr i^o knp://wwwjils I— |sv |Rath £. Knnffman | FREEPORT - Ruth E. Kauffman, 82. of Freeport passed away Friday, May 9. 1997 at Pennock Hospital She was born May 15. 1915 in Indiana the daughter of Jacob and Lizzie (Milla) Kauffman. She was a member of the Hope Church of the Brethren in Freeport She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jose;* and Daniel and one sister, Priscilla. Mrs. Kauffman is survived by one daughter, Sharon (Earl) Harig of Freeport; four grand­ children; and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 13, 1997 al the Hope Church of the Brethren. Pastor Douglas Riechenbach officiated. Burial took place at Bowne Mennonile Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. Ledie T.‘Tim"Ridner, Sr. j DELTON - Leslie T. "Tim" Ridtrr, Sr., age 61, of Delton, passed away Thursday, May 8, 1997 at Bronson Methodist Hospitsl, Kalamazoo. He was born March 13. 1936 in Kenvir. Kentucky, the son of Newman and Ellen (Norman) Ridner. Mr. Ridner was married to Jo Anne Hamp­ ton on July 22, 1959. He was a welder for the past two years at Keltech in Richland and was formerly employ­ ed for 23 yean at KTS of Kalamazoo. Mr. Ridner served with the United Slates Army from 1955-1959. He had lived in the Delton area since 1968. He enjoyed hutxing, fishing and gardening. Mr. Ridner was preceded in desth by his parents and two brothers. Thomas and Andrew Ridner. He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne; one daughter, Katherine and Harold Mattson of Kalamazoo; one son. Les Ridner, Jr. of Delton; three sisters, Lucille Hibbard of Wallins Creek. Kentucky, Della Mae Nantz of Ft Pieroe, Flor­ ida and Mary Lou Day of Okeechobee, Florida; three brothers, Ernest Ridner of Indianapolis, Indisna, Frank Ridner of Ft Pierce, Florids snd Robert G. Ridner of Joliet Illinois; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, May 12, 1997 at the Williams Funeral Home. Reverend William A. Hertel officiated. Burial look place at E. Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial dooations may be made to the American Cancer Society. | PORTLAND - Laura Jean Converse, age 23, died in a freak camping accident, early Moetday morning. May 12th, while camping near Ml. Hood, Oregon with her fiance, Dan Dickerson. Laura was bora in Pigeon, oo September IS, 1973. The family moved to Middleville in Febuary 1978. Laura attended the Middleville pre-school and all her school years it Middle­ ville Thornapple-KeUogx. graduating in 1991. She attended Michigan Slate Univeraity foroue year before transferring to Lansing r—aminftj College to pursue her love of architectural drafting, obtaining an associates degree there iu 1995. She wu inducted into the Horormy acedemic fraternity of Phi Theta Kappa during the final term. While living in Lansing, ahe worked for a time at the Dancing Goat Coffee Shop where she met Dan Dickerson, a student at Cooley Law School. In the summer of 1995 they moved to Portland for three months while Dn look daises at Lewis ft Clark Law School. They had just returned lo Portland one week ago and were still house hunting. She wu preceded in desth by her paternal grandfather. John Converse and paternal unde, Warren Converse. Laura is survived by her parents, Kyle and Sandra Converse and one brother, Steven, all of Middleville and her beloved Dan Dickerson cf Orlando, Florida. Grandmother, Jeanne Convene, John ft Margie Converse and cousins. Mssou, Peter and Catherine, all of Unioo City. Also, cousins, Brest Convene of Lelsnd and Sara (Convene) I asgshird of Hastings. Grandparents, George ft Dorothy Dereere of Colorado Springs, Colorado end uncles ft couaioa in Colorade Springs and Denver. Also, her very qtedal Aunt Caroliie Perry of Stratford, Connecticut The immediate family went to Portland for funeral services there, a place Laura dearly loved. A memorial service will be held in Middle­ . | • Gaylia^aM^- | LAKE ODESSA - Gaylia F. Rathbun. 91, of Lake Odessa passed my Thursday, May I, 1997 at the Tbornappie Manor la Hut lagr She wu bora September 25,1905 inOdesra Township, the daughter of Seward and Ldah (McDiarmid) VanHoutea. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1923 and then attended Wraarra Michigan University and Michigan State University where she received her B A. Degree in Education. She taught in rural rlruu testy schools several years in loaria, Barry and Eaton Counties, retiring in 1960. She married Maurice Rathbun oo June 5, 1937. He passed away oo May 17, 1971. She wu also preceded in death by a sis». Opal Bx-tJen. Mrs. Rathbun is survived by one daugkner, Marilyn Rathbun of Lake Odem; one grand­ son. Jeff Ridley of Miami, Florida; one great grandson, Shawn; one step-brother, Bernard (Gladys) Dailey of Lake Odessa; oee sister-in­ law, Maudaline Majinska oi Lake Odeaaa; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, May 12,1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. George Sdnckeagom aad Joiin Waite officiating. Bunal look piece al Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made 10 the Lake Odessa Depot. Dorothy Anne Tomlinm VERMONTVILLE Dorothy Anne Tomlinson, age 76, of Palm Bay, Florida, passed sway Sunday, May 11,1997 at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Florida. She war bom in Freeport on August 24, 1920. She graduated from Hastings High School and completed Nurses Training at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Tomlinwn worked at Herman Keefer Hospital in Detroit prior to joining the RN staff at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Mary­ land. She later moved to So. Brevard County in 1959 from Willianupon, Pennsylvania and Hastings High School. She was a registered Real Estate Broker and Secretary-Treasurer of Tomlinson's Space Realty. Inc. from 1963 to present. She had been a member of me Melbourne Area Board of Realtors and the Florida ft National Associ­ ations to Realtors. Mrs. Tomlinson enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her favorite pastimes were traveling, sewing snd gardening. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, TH. "Tommy" Tomlinson of Palm Bay, Flori­ da; three sons. Terry Tomlinson of Coldwater, Stephen Tomlinson of Melbourne, Florida and Jeffrey Tomlinson of Melbourne, Florida; one daughter, Jan Smith of Tampa, Florida; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Norman Perkins of Hastings and Raymond Perkins of Clemson, South Carolina. Funeral services will be held at Brownlie­ Maxwell Chapel tn Melbourne, Florida on Thursday, May 15. 1997 at 7;00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made lo Shriners Hospital. 12502 North Pine Dr., Tampa. Florida 33612-9499 or charity of one’s choice. |Rote Marie Rape^e| FLORIDA - Rose Marie Rapelje, 73, tf West Palm Beach. Florida passed away Thurs­ day. May 8, 1997 at her residence. She was born October 31.1923 in Ml Pleas­ ant, the daughter of Ernes: and Sarah (Pease) Goldbecker. She graduated from Ml Pieaunt High School in 1943. She married Othal Hilliker in 1947 in Lans­ ing. He passed sway in 1953. She wu married to Ronald Rapelje whom she late- divorced. Mrs. Rspelje lived in Ml Pleasant and Lam­ ing before moving to Lake Ortran in 1957. While living here she worked st Pennock Hospital u a dietitian. In 1969 she moved to Lyons where the worked at Chrysler Motors until 1974. In 1974 she moved to Detroit where she lived until 1982 when she moved to Florida. Mrs. Rapelje is survived by a longtime companion. Albert Shelby; three daughters, Jane (Steve) Quick of Grand Rapids, Sandra Johnson of Lake Odessa, and Pamela Witzel of West Palm Beach, Florida; one son, James (Jackie) Hilliker of Jupiter. Florida; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; five sisters, Lois Curtis of Ml Pleasant, Joao Black of Riverdale, Nancy Weslyn of Evart, Patricia Koch of California and Linda Rogers of Washington State; and two brothers, Keith Goldbecker of Washiogton Slate and Donald Goldbecker of Florida. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 13, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Reverend Ward Pierce officiated. Burial took place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 15. 1997 — Page 7 Woodland N€WS Social News Four generations of Millers gather Boston Allan Hampton born March 4th to Eric and Tara (Edger) Hampton. Mother. Tara, grandmother. Mem Lu Edger, great grandmother, Helen Miller and great-aunt Barbara Stevens. The Hamptons reside in Tupelo. Mississippi. Bruce-Stanton to wed Sept. 27 Michaels to celebrate 50th anniversary Alice and Kenneth Michael of Pine Lake are celebrating 50 yean of marriage. They were married on March 8. 1947 in Kalamazoo. Ken and Alice vacationed in Hawaii on the date their 50th anniversary An open house for family and friends, hosted by their four children and spouses will be on Saturday afternoon. May 17. 1997 in Delton Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Bruce of Hastings are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter. Stacey K. Bruce, io Josh A. Sum­ ton. son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sumion as of Nov 24. 1995 Stacey is a 1996 graduate from American Schools of Chicago. Josh is a 1993 graduate from Hastings High School. by Catherine Lucas A bndal shower was held Monday evening for Mackenzie Pierson and Eric Wells, who plan lo marry in August. The party was held in the fellowship room of Lakewood United Methodic Church The hostesses were Anne Meehan. Karen Orta and Pal and Casey Rayner. There were about 50 ladies of all ages al the shower, and each guest introduced her­ self. Cake, lemon water and coffee was served to the guests before the gifts were opened. Al the end of the evening, lhe bride thanked everyone for the many gifts. The couple will live in a trailer after their mar­ riage. Eric will attend Baker College in Muskegon and Mackenzie will work. When the Woodland Township Board held its regular May meeting May 6. guests from Lake Odessa and the Lakewood School Dis­ trict and the engineer who planned the waler line to the proposed new Lakewood Junior High School were present. They were John French, manager of the Village of Lake Odessa; Steve Secor, superintendent of Lakewood Schools; Les Forman, president of the Lakewood School Board, and Bill Pot­ ter of the Wolverine Engineering Co. When the subject of the school water line contract came up. Woodland Township Su­ pervisor, Doug Mackenzie announced that “It looks like everything is together.” Some discussion was held about some new word­ ing concerning the possibility of cancella­ tion by the township at some future dale, but acceptance of the contra.’ was unani­ mously approved by lhe board. At that time, the Lake Odessa and school representatives all left the meeting after John French an­ nounced that the contract, as now written, will be reviewed and action taken al the Vil­ lage Council meeting May 19. Also during the Township Board meeting. Fire Chief Tom Clark reported the depart­ ment had held a joint training operation with lhe Freeport Fire Department during which an abandoned house on Carlton Center Road had been burned. The Veterans’ Memorial Committee report stated that the committee is working on get­ ting the new flag pole up before Memorial Day. Donations to help pay for lhe memo­ rial are being accepted at Ionia County Na­ tional Bank in Woodland. The board discussed a written employee policy, which will be implemented when completed. Buying a different type of voting machine also was discussed, as this new type has been purchased by several other Barry County Townships and is being recom­ mended by Barry County Clerk Nancy Helen Folkersma, who lives south of Middleville, accompanied speaker Wilma Keizer at the recent Zion Lutheran mother-child dinner. Boersma. MacKenzie said he would want to sec a demonstration of the vole-counting method before agreeing to purchase it for the township. A grounds-keeping and mowing contract for township properties except the cemeteries was awarded lo Glendon Curtis who was the only bidder for the job. These properties are the library, the historic town hall and the current township office and fire station. MacKenzie announced that the gravel roads in the township will be treated with chloride sometime this month. (This job was done later the same week.) The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. A mother-child event was held at Zion Lutheran Wednesday evening. May 7. The meal was potluck, with many delicious dishes prepared by the ladies of the church. The tables were decouied with oil lanterns, daffodils and greenery. The men of the church served beverages to the ladies After the meal was completed, everyone left the fellowship hall and went into the sanctuary, where Elaine Steward introduced Wilma Keizer from the Caledonia area. Mrs. Keizer was dressed in a brown print dress and shawl in the style of the mid1800s. She put on a sun bonnet that matched her dress and presented a program from the book "Love Came Softly," by Janette Oke. Thursday evening a mother-daughter ban­ quet was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church The men of the church had prepared and served a meal of sliced ham. potato salad, cole slaw, rolls and ice cream with beverages. Merlau-DyKstra to be wed July 20 In a small country church, wedding vows will be exchanged on July 20. 1997 between Denise Lynn Meriau and Jason Harold Dykstra. Denise is the daughter of Dennis and Deborah Meriau of Delton and will be graduating from Delton High School in June of 1997. Jason is the son of Harold and Betty Dykstra of Byron Center and a 1991 graduate of Byron Center High School. The couple plan to reside in the Hastings Luedkes to mark 40th anniversary On Sundiy. Mzy 18. 1997. Donald ind Eleanor Luedke will celebrate their 40th wed­ ding aanivenary with an open bouse from 2-5 p.m. at the Welcome Comers Church given by their four children. Gaye. Mark. Gregg, and Lynne. We hope you can join us for this joyous occasion. Your presence is the only gift needed. Don’t Put Your Baby’s Health On The Line. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 13. 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. TX.- Gw •< Y «r Su America*; Dental Chairside Assistant Patient oriented dental practice seeking energetic and enthu­ siastic team player for full-time position. Experienced preferred. Will train right person. Submit resume to: Ad #515, c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 i , Forests 1 ..4 Tbc aaRlaawidc caai^aigR la prsted * restart AnwrfcAT a«4 aataral furaatt. LEGAL NOTKC JMnt America a hMT»U 2U’ -VmW IK 200UJ “On-Line” Personal and Journalistic Essays By Steve Horton of Hastings — Published Monthly — May Topic: “A Look at Fanning” www.hortonnotebook.com HASTINGS LIONS CLUB, INC. 5tk annual "CHARITY GOLF FOR SIGHT" Friday, June 13, 1997 50% of Proceeds to Benefit Leader Dog 50% of Proceeds to Benefit Locally FHoNo. 97-22112-SE Eshrtw of LORNA I. KNOWLES. Docoosod. Sodol Security No. 3TM2O3 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your inforoti lo tho estate moy bo barrod or af­ fected by this hearing. TAW Nona: On Juno 4. 1R97 at 10:00 a.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hatting*. Michigan, before Honorable Rkhard H. Shaw. Judge of Pro­ bate. a hearing will bo hold on tho petition of Vortyn R. Knowie* requesting that he be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Loma I. Knowie*. who lived at 2700 Nashville Rood. Hosting*. Michigan 4R05B. and who died on 4/11/97: requesting that the heir* at low of tho decedent bo determined, and requesting also that the Will of the deceased dated September 3. 1942, -- -A COO4CI1* At-11- oarwu -------L -ue. 4oomirreo I — - 4 a— to M- •- 4- ■ Ona non*, • uu^ne exoanors or mo aeceosea are nor it tea mar an claim* against tho estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to tho (proposed) persona* representative or to both the probate court and tho (proposed) personal representative within four month* of tho date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will then be assigned to entitled person* appearing of record. Dated May «. 19R7 David A. Dimmers (PI2793) DIMMERS 1 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hosting*. Ml 490M (616) 945-9506 Vortyn R. Knowie* 10631 Gun Laho Rood Middleville. Michigan 49333 (5/15) Loans For Homeowners 4 Ubran Court. S Tabitha Waite led in the speaker and sealed her in a rocking chair for her presentation. Woodland United Methodist Church held its mother-daughter event Saturday, May 10. Galen Kilmer and the men of the church pre­ pared and served a Swiss steak dinner for the 81 ladies and girls who came. Lola Haller, a storyteller from Lake Odessa, provided the program. She told sev­ eral short stories, one especially for the little girls and one from the Bible. The ladies also enjoyed group singing and Luann Robinson and Helen Brown did read­ ings. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church will have its dinner next Saturday, May 17. A special Mother’s Day program per­ formed by the Sunday School students im­ mediately followed lhe Sunday morning ser­ vice at Lakewood United Methodist Church this week. There were several readings of po­ etry and of scripture. Ail mothers present re­ ceived gifts hand made by the children or the committee. The program was under the direc­ tion of Deanna Musbach. HORTON’S NOTEBOOK Danny Charles Heinrich, Battle Creek and Cintry Lynn Wilson. Delton. Donald Briw Kahler. Battle Creek and Lin­ da Kaye France, Battle Creek. David Otis Worden. Delton and Sherry Marie M otter, Delton. Tony Michal Finn, Dehon and Nicole Leone Chamberlain. Dehon. Enc James Maichele. Portage and Angela Lynne Fall. Hastings Brian Randall Grubius, Dehon and Rebecca Lynn Newton, Dehon. Ralph Lloyd Gale, Jr., Wayland and Kay Ann Lafferty. Wayland. Daniel Harold Overbeck. Woodland and Denise Lynn Curtis, Lake Odessa. Charles Duane Leonard, Jr., Hastings and Laura Lee Naylor. Hastings. Dean Arthur Krouse. Middleville and Stephanie Anne Milbourn. Middleville. The potted plants decorating lhe tables were given as door prizes by a drawing and then everyone went into the sanctuary for a program. Gary Black introduced Brenda Benedict, who portrayed Fanny Crosby, the blind writer of hymns who lived 1820 to 1915. Crosby became blind when she was six weeks old and was educated at lhe Institute for the Blind in New York City, where she taught for many years before marrying an­ other student. She lived to be 94 yean old and wrote thousands of hymns under many names. Regardless of credit history, call for same-day approval. Common Point Mortgage CASH FAST/1-800-968-2221 4 Person Scramble - 11 am Shot Gun Start at River Bend Golf Course 1370 W. State Rd. - Hastings, Ml Cost:* 160 per team - indudes green fees. 2 golf carts, and lunch PRIZES FOR: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place • Longest Drive • Closest to the Pin Captain: Team Members: Name------------------------------------------------------------ Address Phone ------------------------------------------------------------ Name --------------------------------------------- ■ " Address____________________________________ Name ____________________________________ Address____________________________________ Name ---------------------------------------------------- ------- Address____________________________________ (Individual sign-ups will be matched up.) Please contact left Van Aman (616) 948-2926 Mailto: Hastings Lions Club Golf for Sight P0. Box 183 Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page U — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 15. 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE SALS MORTGAGE SALE — Default having b**n mod* In the term* and condition* of a certain mortgage mode by Mark F. Robinton and Renee A. Robinton. hutbond and wile Mortgagor. to Standard Federal Rank. a federal saving* bonk, of Troy. Oakland County. Michigan Mortgage* dated April 8 1992 and recorded In the office of the Register of Deed* lor the County of tarry and State of Michigan, on April It. 1992, in Libor 540. on Pogo 889. of Barry County Record*, on which mortgage there it claim­ ed to bo due. at tho dote of thi* notice, for prin­ cipal and Interest. tho turn of Forty-Si* Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Nine and 60 100 Dollar* (846,579.60). And no suit or proceeding* at law or in equity having boon Instituted to recover the debt secured by Mid mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Therefore, by virtue of tho power of sale contained in Mid mortgage, and pursuant to tho statute of tho State of Michigan in such com mode and pro­ vided. notice I* hereby given that on Friday. Juno 6. 1997. at ton o'clock in tho forenoon, local time, sold mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole at public auction to tho highest bidder, immediately inside tho East door entrance to the courthouse in Hw City of Hot’ingt tarry County Michigan (that being the building whore tho Circuit Court for the County of tarry I* hold), of tho premises described In said mortgage. or so much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amount duo. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Eight and Ono-Half percent (8500%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney foes oik wed by low. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by tho undersignod. noce«iary to protect its interest In the promises, which said promise* are described a* follow*: Ail that certain piece or parcel of land situate in tho Township of Prairieville, in tho County of tarry, and State of Michigan, and described a* follows: Lot Ton (10) of PLEASURE POINT PLAT, according to tho recorded plot thereof a* recorded In liber 2 of Plats on Pogo 12. During tho six month* immediately following tho solo, the property moy bo redeemed, except that in tho event that tho property is determined to bo abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. tho pro­ perty may be redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following the solo. Doted at Troy Michigan, March 31. 1997. STANDARD FEDERAL BANK. A federal savings bank. ttunAiv J. Attorney lor Mortgagee 2600 West Big Beaver Rood Troy. Michigan 48064 (5/22) Filo No. 97-22100-S£ Estate of GONNE L. COTANT. Deceased. Social Security No. 3B6-S2-8S2S. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your Interest in the estate moy be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAM NOTICE: On 6/4/97 at 1000 a.m.. in the Probsts Courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo hold on tho petition of Richard D Cotont requesting that ho bo appointed Personal Represantoths of tho Estate of GONNE I. CO­ TANT. who lived at 1771 S. Bedford Road. Hooting*. Michigan, and who dted on March 19. 1997; and roqueting lhat the heirs at law of the a-------- ■ or ttw cocoas­ ------ 1— a wwimi •• wratnmtej, od are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to tho (props*sd) personal representative or to both tho probate court and tho (proposed) personal representor11 ■ within four months of tho dote of pubRcation of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Date: 5-8-97 Devid A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway HosHng*. Ml 49QSB (616) 945-9596 RkherdD. Cotont 1970 Campground Road Hostings. Michigan 49056 (5/15) ■KMTGAGE FOMCLOMMC SALK THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* been modeln th* condition* ol o mortgage mod* by JOSEPH f QUISENBERRY and DARCY J. QUISENBERRY. hus­ band and wife, to Woodham* Mortgage Copora­ tion. Mortgagee, dated July 27. 1995 and recorded on August 11. 1995 in Liber 636, on Pogo 395. Sorry County Record*. Michigan, and wo* assigned by said mortgage to tho CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a* assignee by an assignment dated July 27. 1995 which was recorded on August I. 1995. in Libor 636. on Pago 402, Barry County Record*, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho dote hereof tho sum of Fifty-Four Thou­ sand Five Hundred Thirty-Throe and 31 /100 dollar* ($54,533.31). including Interest at 8 50% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in Mid mor­ tgage and th* statute in such cos* mod* and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a solo of tho mortgaged promises, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on June. 12. 1997. Sad premise* are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Pan of lot* 451 and 452 ol the original plat of th* City, formerly Village of Hasting*, described os follows: Beginning at a point on tho Northeasterly line of State Street which lie* North 75 degress 0 minute* West 70.5 feet from tho intersection of Mid Northeasterly line of Slate Street and the Center Lino of Hanover Street; thence North 75 degree* West 42 feet; thence North 21 degree* 51 minute* East 99 feet; thence along the right-of-way of tho Michigan Control Railroad on a curve, tho Chord of which boars South 52 degree* 29 minutes East 42 feet; thence South 21 degrees 14 minutes West 12.5 feet to tho place of beginning. Together with an easement appurtenant to Sold Land for purpose* of Ingres* and ogres* thereto and driveway purpose* over that real estate described as: commencing at a point on tho Northeasterly line of State Street which lies North 75 degree* 0 miutos West 70.5 from the Intersection of sold Nor­ theasterly lino of State Street and the center lino of Hanover Street for a place of beginning. Mid point being hereinafter designated os point A; thence North 21 degrees 14 minutes East 82.5 feet to a point hereinafter designated a* Point B: thonco along tho right-of-way lino of Michigan Control Railroad on a curve, the chord of which boor* South 52 degree* 29 minute* East to a point 4 feet 1 •nc* distant from tho lino which extends from point A to point B to a point that is South 75 degress 0 minute* East of and approximately 4 foot 1 inc* from tho place of beginning; thonco North 75 degree* 0 minute* West to tho piece of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from tho date of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I94BCL 600.3241a. In which com tho redemption period shall bo » days from the date of such sale. Dated: Moy 1. 1997 CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (610) 642-4202 Trott 1 Trott. P.C. Attorney* for CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION 30130 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 Filo 897042643 May 6. 1997 Special meeting colled to order at 5:35 p.m. AN board members present. Adoption of Resolution 848 Municipal Purchase Agreement. Motion to adopt Resolution 848. Adjournment at 5:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted. W X > - M- - 4, B^x*^su **wroru - -t lerx Attested to by Robert M. Edward* (5/19) Saturday, May 17 • 9 to 5 at the Farm Day* Bam, Milo Road DELTON COWATUBMM Greet B*q**la* - Greater After 1 SOFaaaUta* Everythin, ... Toy*. Mtec., etc., Material Gens of the Day: Asking a writer what he thinks about critics is like asking a lamp post how it feels about dogs. Letter lesson User Aaa Laaten: A few month, ago, I pirrteitij a used computer from my son and have teamed to uae it. My arm and I have not always had the beat of relationships. but tUa*s ted been peaceful recently. Several deys ago. I explored a file in the computer that 1 had not seen before. I was dianirtied lo find a for pe*r teller addressed to me in which my son went into a tirade about how I had mistreaaed him ail of his life. There were pages of companaooc between the ex­ emplary life he bas lived and the failure his brother has been. He expressed bitter resent­ ment that I hev- not disowned and publicly oenouncea rus orotner. Hie mother aad I have helped both our sons financially. but arrnrdaag to this tetter, we have ata helped him enough. He speaks with rraariufa about a recent gift because it was not aa much aa he expected. I was hurt by this teller, and my first mdinabon was to confront him. After thinking about k awHte, I decided to simply delete the later Iran the computet and tel steeping dogs lie. I figured dm eves though he had written the letter, he didn't send it. Now I am wondering if I did the right thing. Should I let him know I found the letter and waa hurt by it, or should I keep quiet? — Sad Drug testimony Dear Ana Laaden: When 1 was IS. I was drinking and smoking pot When that didn't get me high enough. 1 went on to bigger and better drags. By age 25.1 was using metham­ phetamines and anything else I could get my hands on. It didn't take long before the dope look control of my IJe and 1 lost my wife, three children, my home, my job. car, everything. 1 was in and out of jail, became paranoid, stopped eating and sleeping and heard my name coming out of the walls. I overdosed several times, hoping 1 would die, figuring that hell would be a lot better than the life I was leading. Two years ago. I called my uncle who lived in another stale and told him about my mesaed-up life. He wu working on his own recovery and wanted to help me. Most impor­ tantly, he got me into both Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous. I went to six meetings a week and learned how to be honest, to love and to be loved. Today, I’m 30 yean old and have been dean and sober for 20 months. 1 have bad days, but I know they will pass. The rush I gel now comes from sharing my recovery with others and realizing how Messed I am. I even got my three children back. Please tell people my ttory They need to know it can be done If I can do it. they can, loo. ■ Nebraska Miracle. Dear Nebraska: You told them, and in a way I never could. Thank you on behalf of all the people you helped today. Testimony such u yours is powerfill. Gem of the Day: Many people complain that the mail delivery is slow and cuss out the Ratal Service, but when wu the last time your gu, eiectnc or phone bill wu Late'’ Drugs are everywhere. They're easy to get. easy lo use and even easier to get hooked or. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' booklet. "The Lowdown on Dope. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann landers, P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (bi Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1997 Crsafn Syndicate, Inc. Wonts'* Swtsieusioe/nenfy BOY, Andrew Alan Brown born at Blodgett Memorial Hospital on April 14th at 2:16 a.m. to Rex and Lisa Brown. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 '*»- and 21H inches long. Proud grand­ parents are Dr. Jack and Mary Brown and Jeff and Celeste Wolverton. BOY, Logan Edward Gray bom on April 30 at Battle Creek Health Systems to Bradley and Letitia Gray of Bellevue. Matta*. Ac*e Wear aTmlisNili I 121 E Orchard — Delton 6164234340 CITY OF HASTINGS INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed bids are invited by the Hastings City Council, of Hastings, Michigan, for the purchase of City Hall, located at 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Hastings City Manager, at the above address, until two (2:00) o'clock p.m. May 22,1997, and at that time the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Notice to all prospective bidders is hereby given that all bidders must sign and submit an Affidavit of Noncollusion which form will be available at the City Manager’s Office at City Hall. Copies of the Agreement for Purchase of City Hall, which contains the required contract language and property description of the parcel of property, will be on file and may be examined on or after May 1,1997, at the office of the Director of Public Services of the City of Hastings, at 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Each bidder shall submit an earnest money deposit in the amount of twenty five thousand and no/100 ($25,000.00) Dollars, by a certified check or cashier's check drawn upon an incorporated bank or trust company or a Financial Surety Bond, payable to the order of the City of Hastings. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids or to waive any technicalities in any bids and to accept any considered advanta­ geous to the City of Hastings. Everil Manshum, City Clerk City of Hastings County of Barry, Michigan against contagious diseases that can be picked up from eating food lhat has been con­ taminated by a person who has a virus, maybe even AIDS.” Please tell your readers lo beware. Dear Newark: Thanks for the warning, but no one has ever gotten AIDS from food. Hepatitis, however, is another story, (this is why food handlers are required to wear gloves) And now. dear readers, here is the final clobber that comes from the matire d’ of an extremely upscale dining establishment in Santa Monica. Calif.: Dear Miss Landen: Taking leftoven home b not tacky, as you have indicated. It is sensi­ ble. AU good restaurants have plastic-lined bags for this express purpose, and we are ddighed when patrons cake the leftoven home. Please tell your readers — XXX. Dear XXX: You did, and I thank you. GIRL, Randy and Lori (Lindsay) Belton of Hastings are the proud parents of a baby girl, Rachel Elizabeth Be Ison. She was bom April 29. 1997 at 2:35 a.m. at Metropolitan Hospital weighing 6 pounds. 3 ounces and 19 inches long. "’ BARN SALE Dated: 04/28/97 Tacky leftovers Dear Ann 1 antirn: This is in response to the letter from "Al in Bellevue, Wash.,** who was critical of the hotel guest who stuffed a plastic bag with rolls from the buffet table and walked out. You said it was “tacky." 1 disagree. My husband and I often stay at hotels where a continental breakfast is offered. We have three children under 5. It would not be easy to get the kids up, dress them and take them down io the lobby for that complimentary breakfast. So, either my husband or 1 go downstairs and get six or seven rolls and pul them in the plastic bag we cany whenever we travel. We are not taking anything that does not belong to us and resent being called “tacky." Your apologies are accepted. — Rexton, Va. Dear Va.: Readers from everywhere climb­ ed all over me for my response to that one. Here’s a clobber from management: From Blue Bell, Pa.: My family has been in the restaurant business for two generations, so I have seen both sides of the dining room. When food, such as butler and rolls, are left on the table, the diner assumes it goes back to the kitchen and into lhe trash can. which it should. While you might think that’s a waste, would you care to be served a roll, or anything else, lhat was on its third trip from the kitchen? The well-dressed lady who took the roils in a plastic bag was not tacky. She was sensible. You owe her an apology. Loa Angeles: The letter about the woman who took several rolls from the hotel buffet aad put them in a plastic bag to take home had special meaning to me. My great-aunt was a refugee from Hitler’s Germany who came to the United States many years ago. Whenever we went out to dinner, she would ask the waiter to put all the leftovers in a bag. She would then give the bag to a homeless person on the street. "1 will never forget what it was like to always be hungry,” she said. "To wane food is a sin. 1 could never do it." Newark, NJ.: My cousin who came from Yugoslavia many yean ago has a good job in an upscale restaurant in New York. He said it took him a long time to get accustomed to see­ ing large quantities of food which had been left on plates and serving platters, tossed into the garbage. When he asked his boss if he could take uaraifTi portions from the plates home, he was told, "No. It’s against the law." He didn’t believe it. Later, he learned from a government inspector that it was in­ deed against the law to take uneaten food from (he plates “For what reason'1" he asked. "Because," he was told, “the Board of Health has a responsibility to protect people gvtland cayurTpirowiisiMP Delton Mystery Trip Mom* are having Clodtea: Men’s. Boys’. Girts’. Ann landers Dad in D C. Dear Dad: While I do not go along with everything Sigmund Freud said. 1 do agree with him that there are no “mistakes.*' While your son may not have consciously left that letter on the computer, he wanted you to see it. Instead of feeling "hurt." take this oppor­ tunity to talk to your son about his feelings of sibling rivalry and his noting that he is somehow entitled to more than you have given him. This young man sounds extremely angry, and it may well be that his anger is coming from a place that has nothing to do with you. I hope the two of you can work it out GIRL, Derika Leigh, born at Pennock Hospital on May I. 1997 at 1:23 a.m. to An­ drew Koch and Shannon Keller of Hawings Weighing 6 lbs., 13 ozs., and 20Mr inches long BOY, Tyler James, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 2, 1997 al 9:25 p.m. to Richard and Tami Gregg of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs.. 12 ozs., and 21 Vi inches long. GIRL, Lindsy Marie, bora at Pennock Hospital on May 2, 1997 at 11:43 p.m. to Matthew and Kimberley Kuhlman of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs.. A oz.. and 21 in­ ches long. GIRL, Riley Elizabeth Ann. born at Pennock Hospital on May 2. 1997 to Ron and Tina Mennell of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs.. 8 ozs.. and 22 A inches long. LEGAL NOTICE Fil* No. 96-22O2OJE Estoto of Howard D. Clawson. Social Sacurlty No. 366-30-2510. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your int*r*st in th* **tat* may b* barr*d or aflactod by th* following: Th* dacadant. who** last known addross was 11344 Sprogua Rd.. Dalton. Ml 49046 diad Nov. 28. 1996. Creditor* of tho decoasod or* notified that all claim* against th* **tat* will b* for*v*r barr*d unto** pr*»*nt*d to th* in<top«xfenl porsonol r*pr*s*ntativ*. Howard P. Clawson. 1309 Woodruff Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49056. or to both th* in­ depondent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058, within 4 month* ol th* dot* ol publication of thi* notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the person* entitled to it. (5/15) Charlton Park to hold annual corvett show May 18th Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum A Recreation Area will have the ninth an­ nual Corvette Show and Swap Meet Sunday, May 18. The show will open lhe 1997 sea­ son at the park. The Charlton Park show is lhe largest such Corvette show east of lhe Mississippi River. More the 270 Corvettes of different makes and models, some dating from the Tint production year of 1953, will be fea­ tured. A "Best of Show" trophy will be awarded to the most admired Corvette and trophies will also be awarded in eight classes. Specta­ tors may vote for the "People's Choice" tro­ phy car and club participation cash award will be presented. An open swap meet will feature Corvette parts, auto parts, arts and crafts, and a flea market. Spaces are still available for S15 per NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read EVERY WEEK in iiw nssungs ittMtrn vi rSb 11. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 space and $25 for electricity. Duh plaques will be given to the first 150 cars, while door prizes and goody bags will be available for Corvette exhibitors. Admission for Corvettes is $7 per car, while the fee for cars for sale is $10, including the “For Sale" sign. The event is co-sponsored by the Corvette Club of Battle Creek and their proceeds from the show go to Spina Bifida, while Charlton Park profits help operate the village and recreation area. The day lasts from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. with food and beverages available. Admission is $4 for adults (16 years old and over) and $1 for children (5 to 15 years old), and includes admission to the reconstructed village and recreation area. For more information, contact Miriam Winch at Chariton Park at (616) 945-3775. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AT CAMP ALGONQUIN ■ Mate and Parnate Counselor positions ■ Maintenance positions • Competitive salary, room and board, and a tremendous experience making a positive difference in lives of young people at the finest YMCA Camp in the Countryl ■ June 8 - August 16(10 weeks) • Must be 17 years oi age or older Please apply at the YMCA Office. 234 E. State St.. Hastings for a job description and application Interviews may be scheduled at YMCA Camp Algonquin on Saturday. May 17. from 9:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m A rYMCA of Barry Count}’ Hastings Youth Council �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 15, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... The Freeport saga continues by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Vidor Sitton, was bom and raised in Freeport He was the paper boy for over 12 yean and knew everyone in the village. He also worked in many of the stores and foe lories in the village. He worked at Cheeseoroughs, dressed and packed chickens aad eggs for Naglers. readying them for ihipping He ran the poa office . one time uid clerk­ ed ■ the aore of P.M. BUke awl Sound for Ban Long, just to name a few. He tells shorn hu Uncle Foster Sisson who had a store on the comer of Division and Warren, where Waltons later built a garage, on the north side of the street (The Walton building is still standing). Roland Leach, the grandfather of Max Leach of Hirings, who was the brother of Mrs. Foster Leach Sisson, erected the store building and the brothers-in-law were together in business in this building, which was later torn down and lhe Walton Garage built oo the site. There was a taxidermy shop in Freeport where A.M. Herrington was an expen in this science and there were mounted deer heads and stuffed animals of various kinds in the homes and business places throughout Michigan and other states done by Mr. Herriagton His shop was in the rear of his dragstore. The Citizen's Telephone Co. was upstairs over the drug store. Foster Sisson was manager. Bertha Newman was the operator. Winfield (Deak) Sisson was the night man. Later Mr. Herrington became the manager and his daughter. Eunice (Mrs. Leo Sutton), was the operator. Levant Newton, who was raised on a form southeast of Freeport where they for many generations, raised fine animals. Levant, had a meat market in Freeport for a time. The Storey Livery Stable often took persons to Elmdale Station to catch the train to Grand Rapids or Detroit on the Pere Marquette if there wasn't a train available from Freeport. About 1920, four blocks of No. 1 cement pavement were laid. The story goes that before the cement was dry Bye Pettrtt of Hastings, who owned the chicken hatchery in Hastings, drove his wagon on the soft cement of Division Street. He was assisted by some towns men to turn around and resume his ride at a later time. Elnora "Ma" Wlutnay who lived on the street, witnessed this incident. Over the years there were seven! grift mills and sawmills in the Freeport area several operating al the same time. Zagoaia (Gone) Fox and his son, Ray, operated one saw mill on the south east corner of the town. The Cur­ tin Sawnull and Lumber Yard, was operated by C.A. Curtiss and his sou, Louis. It was located on the eastern end of the main street, on the north side. This lumber yard and saw null burned Buell Sisaon was one of the early coal dralm. Later coal could be ordered from Er­ in Lanaard and later Frank Hynes at the new Freeport Creamery on the railroad. The first creamery was on the northwest side of the Mill Pond, known then as Linden. The I OOF Hall iocalxxl over George Kelly \ Barber Shop was a busy place. Many com­ munity dinners and events were held there. The building still stands on the south side of Division Street At Kelly’s Barber Shop to have your own shaving mug with your name on it was a sign that you were coming up in the world and was regarded as the ultimate sign of success. ixr. n.v. iTcanam. wno nao oeen s newspaper man. the founder of the village of Vanderbih in Otsego County, was the inven­ tor of Peckam’s Croup Remedy, a patent medicine, which he manufactured, packaged, and sold from his home on Beech Street. Peckham’s Croup Remedy was no doubt a sugar syrup, with some alcohol, possibly an opiate and some coloring and flavoring added. WM well known and well used And whatever the recipe was, the remedy worked to quiet a croupy child in the night. When the doctor grew older and his wife Susan had passed away, he continued to live in the big house, manufacturing the remedy, but using only a small part the bouse, renting out the rest. One family who lived in the house was the family of Burt Long, who operated the grocery store and meat market tor a time on Division Street. Phyllis Long Garlinger was born while her father lived in the house. Dr. J. W. Rigierink delivered her in the Peckham bouse in 1919. Engine with passenger car attached on the Pere Marquette line into Freeport. ChMMbrough Factory and Mill Craw. Note box car on track at the end of the building. Freeport in the 1920s. The Curtiss Saw mill after It was rebuilt. They lived ic Freeport until 1927 then moved to the Hastings area. When she graduated from high school in 1936 she sent him an an­ nouncement. He seat her a check for S5, the memory of which she cherishes. Victor Sistioa worked for the Long store and she remembers the time when he did as well as when Milton Yarger worked there. Milton was drowned in 1937, a tragic loss to his family aad the community. Mrs. Garlinger remembers when they were children they played on the railroad tracks and would walk the trestle which carried the train across the river. One of the games they played was how to escape if a train suddenly came while they were on the trestle. Another fomily who lived in the Peckham house was the family of Virgil Woods. They moved there from Howard City in 1941 when Mrs. Woods purchased the house and a machine shed for the sum of £2,000. The Woods operated a store from this loca­ tion for many yean. The big old house served as a home as well as a business site to this very active fomily aad several still live in the area. Freeport had a library which was located in the building where Sealbright's Boots and Shorn had been located. Here the youngsters of Freeport could develop a love of reading and a broader knowledge of their world. There were several doctors over the yean, who practiced in Freeport. There were also several veterinarians who also practiced there. There was Doctor Corson who lived and practiced out of a house on the west end of Division Street next to where the newspapers Order aad his family. This bouse still stands as does the Reigler house (1997). At one time Ransom Wolcott, who owned a form just east of the village, in Carlton Township, built and operated a grain elevator in the village just cast of the Perkin's Hotel. Another elevator flourished just south of there which Cool and Sons later operated. This elevator was managed by Miles Archer. The story was told that when the formers would be lined up with their wagons or sleighs loaded with grain waiting their turn to unload at the Wolcott elevator. Miles would go do there, climb upon the vehicle and offer the former a slightly higher price to bring his to the other elevator. Later it became known that Mr. Wolcott actually owned both elevators. There were actually two dams in the Little Tbornapple/Coldwater River. The first dam or the big dam powered the Grist Mill by backing up the water into the mill pond. The little dam on the Thornapple River added to the water power. There was a bridge across the river which was called the “swnqj bridge" which was near the old creamery at the west edge of the village. No reason has been found for the name swing bridge. Twix (Mrs. Roy) Nagler opened a bakery next to the meat market. Later Ralph (Lefty) Stuart operated the bakery. Eartier the carbine lighting plant was mentioned. It was located between Ruins of the Curtiss MUI after the fire. Note 1st Railroad Depot In the center of the picture. Cheesebrough's and the railroad. It was called Town's Lighting Gas Plant. It opened in 1902 and exploded in 1911. The dentist in Freeport was Dr. Ward Moore. From 1880 until 1929, Freeport was a busy village, continuing to grow. Just about any commodity or service could be found in the village. World War 1 came in 1917-1918 and Freeport sent many young men off to war, many leaving the village, the county and the stale for the first time. Some did not come home. Those who did return were changed forever. They struggle to take up their lives again. In 1929 the depression came and many mer­ chants lost their businesses. Farmers lost their forms and villagers lost their homes. The railroad suffered many losses and finally gave up and pulled out of town in 1935, no longer able to compete with trucks and overland transportation of freight. Freeport Bank existed until 1933 when the Bank Holiday shut this and many other small bonks in the county and the stale down, many forever. The people survived by whatever means they could. They pitched in and helped each other as much as possible, but the village was never able to fully recover. World War II came along in 1941 and again Freeport and the area sent their share mto more of their young men and women into military service. Again some could not return, others did not return through their own choice and lhe ones who did return were changed forever. Next week: Freeport after World War U. office. Dr. Pomeroy, who also practiced out of his home, had three children, two daughters, Mabie and Essie and a son, For­ rest. Mabie Pomeroy taught school in Freeport for a time. She married Dr. A.O. Miller. snd they lived in the family home after the eider Pomeroys moved to Boyne City. Essie married a banker, Maurice Lambie. The cement block house which stands on the south side of Division Street to the east of the former Reigler home, oo the west end of the town, was buih and occupied by Mr. Van Freeport Class of 1913. (Front row. front left) Dalzell Gibson; Howard Clare Sisson; Floyd Miller; Floyd Epley; Forrest Buehler, Emie McCarty; Ford, Melba Hinkley; Fem Copper, Zelda Gibson; Florence Cairns; Beulah Karc her, Retha Rensch and Fred Bowman; (back row) Rosina Simpson; Neeb; Guy Strausbaugh; Donald Smelker; George Miller and Forda Fish. Cress; Claude Walton, Victor Steckle; and Carl Anderson; (center row) Edna Babbitt; Lila Steckle; Alma Neeb; Vada Minnie Gackler; Stephen Weaver; Ray Pick u?...EXTRA COPIES Railroad Trestle over the river at Freeport. of The BANNER at locations throughout Barry County. �P«fle 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 1997 Tennis team soundly beats Grand Ledge i Hockey fans fulfilled as Final Four opens tonight Tonight opens the National Hockey League's version of the Final Four and those concerned with ratings couldn't have dreamed of two better matchups. Detroit. Colorado. New York (Rangers that is) and Philadelphia. This is good stuff! Detroit and Colorado open play in its Western Conference championship tonight. The adrenaline will be intense in the Rocky Mountain area, you car. bet on that. The Red Wings and the Avalanche just don't like each other very much. Here is a quick look at the series' matchups: FORWARDS For Detroit there are stars like captain Steve Yzerman and Brendan Shanahan, scrappers such as Kurt Maltby and Kris Draper and the Russian Line that includes Sergei Fedorov, Slava Koslov. Igor Larionov. Vladimir Konstantinov and Slava Fetisov. In lhe series sweep against Anaheim, no line matched the effectiveness of the Red Wings' Russians. If that continues and Shanahan and Yzerman provide puck movement and leadership, the Avalanche could be in real trouble. For Colorado there are Adam Deadmarsh (No. 1 scorer, tallied 2 in Game 5 of the Edmonton series). Claude Lemieux (lhe most haled man in the city of Detroit), Joe Sakic and Mike Keane (a former standout at Montreal, watch what you say Mike). It's a good combination of brute force and swift skates. The key will be in the matchups, which line do lhe Avalanche send out to challenge lhe Russians? What do the Wings do to control Deadmarsh and. even more, Lemieux. Tune in Thursday night lo find out the answers to these questions and more. EDGE: Detroit DEFENSE When Paul Coffey was traded early in the season (for Shanahan), Wings fans wondered what would happen to their team's defense. If anything, the defensive play has gotten better. Konstantinov is considered, by opponents, as one of the biggest peals in the game. Nicklas Lidstrom is still one of the best all-around defenseman and veteran Bob Rouse does not make too many stupid mistakes around the net. Sandis Ozolinsh is a scoring defenseman who on occasion hum his team by making those needless mistakes. Uwe Krupp can also score and Adam Foote could be regarded as one of the game's up and coming defenseman. EDGE: Even GOALTENDERS In one comer you've got Patrick Roy. one of lhe best ever lo play the position and in the Red Wings' goal you're got Mike Vernon, who has played remarkable this year in the playoffs. Roy first led the Canadians to a Stanley Cup win and then spearheaded Colorado's efforts Iasi season lo grab Lord Stanley s prize. Vernon has made Detroit fans forget about Chris Osgood, but if he suffers any letdown Osgood is still there and ready to take over. Vemor. has also won a Stanley Cup during his lime with the Calgary Flames. EDGE: Colorado. COACHES Marc Crawford is a tough coach and his Colorado team plays with that same drive. Scotty Bowman is a hockey legend and sometimes that hinders his approach to the players. Still when you're talking strategy it's lough to beat a Master, just watch out for those mind games. EDGE: Detroit. The Rangers and Flyers scries displays two teams with strong hockey traditions. The Flyers come in with Eric Lindros. John LeClair and Rob Brind'Amor. The Rangers counter with Wayne Gretzky. Mark Messier and Jan Kurri. Has there ever been this much offense on one slab of ice? Gretzky and Messier may draw most of the headlines, but don't forget about Mike Eastwood (a centerman with a special skill in winning face-offs) or Adam Graves (scored the game-winner in Game 5 versus the New Jersey Devils). Brian Leetch and hard-hitting Jeff Beukeboom head the Rangers' defense which ends with a very hot Mike Richter in net. The Saxon tennis squad closed out its home season with a smashing 7-1 win over Grand Ledge on Monday. Winners in singles were No. I Jeff Storrs (6-0. 7-5), No. 2 Steve Storrs (6-1, 6-3). No. 3 Matt Bradley (6-0, 6-0) and No. 4 Casey King (6-2,7-6). Doubles victories were collected by Mike Krueger and Jon Styf at No. I (3-6, 6-3, 6­ 3). John DeWitt and Ben O'Mara at No. 2 (6-1, 7-5) and Jason McCabe and Evan Winkler at No. 4 (6-3,6-0). The win over Grand Ledge pul Hastings* season mark at 6-4-1, 3-4 in lhe O-K White. The Saxons placed sixth in the conference tournament last Saturday to end up fifth overall. Two points separated lhe sixth and fourth place teams. Earlier in the week, Hastings lost to Forest Hills Central 7-1, The Saxons lone win came al No. 4 singles where Ben OMara had a default.____________ Ron Hextali also is solid between the pipes and will get assistance from Petr Svoboda and Eric Desjardins on Philadelphia's defense. If not Hextali. Garth Snow will be called upon to stop a tenacious Ranger group. Look for the Rangers and the Flyers lo go the distance and look for one of the big names to score a game-winning goal in Game 7. Let’s say Flyers in the finals. As far as the Red Wings and the Avalanche. I wish to take the fifth on that one. As Wings' fans know, it's been a long, lonely time since lhe Cup made its last stop in Hockey Town. • A T.V. Celeb: Hastings High athlete Ed VanDerMolen is featured on a commercial lhat can be seen on Fox 17. VanDerMolen is questioned by the Fox 17 reporter about his thoughts on the Chrysler Neon Drunk Driving Simulator lest that occurred at the school on April 30. The test allowed high school students to experience drunk driving without facing the real dangers that come into play. • Not Quite A Record: Gordon Garlock passes on the fact that Joni Daniels’ 40-point performance during the girls basketball season last fall is apparently not a school record. In 1966, Dianne Thompson scored 47 points for the Lady Vikings in a contest against Maple Valley High • VanElst All-MIAA: Jason VanElst. a graduate of Middleville, has been named to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association men's track team. Just a freshman, VanElst had an incredible season for the Olive' squad. He set a new school record in the discus with a 145-10 effort. He also set a personal best in the shot put with a power throw of 48-2 1/2. VanElst placed second in both events in the MIAA this spring for the Fighting Comets. • Pheasants Forever Forming: There will be an organizational meeting of Pheasants Forever to re-start lhe Barry County chapter on May 27 al 7 p.m. in the Hastings Elk Lodge. The lodge is located on 102 E. Woodlawn, across from Miller's Carpet. If you are interested in getting a local chapter started, please attend. If you have questions, contact Jim Goodheart al (810)658-2209. Talk lo you soon. Casey King was one of seven Saxon winners in the match with Grand Ledge. Mike Krueger winds up and lets a serve fly in a heme tennis action versus Grand Ledge earlier this week. The hits, and wins, keep coming for softball squad After winning three games earlier in the day, the softbaOatana appeared to be wdl on their way of capturing another tournament championship last Saturday. Hastings held a 7-0 lead against Wayland in the fifth inning of the Gull Lake Tournament championship contest. But, three Wildcat tallies in the bottom of the fifth and a big five run inning in the bottom of the seventh resulted in a 9-8 loss for Coach fill Withey's team. Withey believes that fatigue may have been a factor in how her team played in those final innings. This was our sixth game in less than a 24-hour period and 1 truly believe that we were a bit tired... both mentally and physically,** Withey explained. "Hopefully, this game and these situations will help to prepare us for the district tournament." Just I error was committed by the Saxons in the shutout over B.C.C. Janette Jennings hit her first of 4 homeruns on the day. The senior standout also had two doubles, 3 RBI and tossed a 3-hit, 10 strikeout gem to notch the pitching victory. Songer also smacked a dinger in the B.C.C. contest and drove in 2 RBI. Virginia Jennings also came through with a triple in Hastings' 12-hit attack. Two more homeruns highlighted lhe 9-run win over Harper Creek. and four runs in the fifth inning. Janette Jennings was also the winning pitcher in Game 2, allowing 2 hits and fanning Beaver batters. Extra base hits were again the norm in the victory over Gull Lake. Virginia Jennings had a triple and an RBI. Janette Jennings a third homerun and Songer hit a double. Erika Simpson saw some playing time in the game and contributed with a single that went for another RBI. Janette Jennings struck out 7 and walked 2 and won for tho third time on the day. Janette Jennings hit her second of the day. while sister Virginia also covered the bases on a single hit. Songer and Janette Jennings also managed triples for the Saxons, who scored three runs in the first and the sixth Fatigue may have been a factor versus Wayland, but the bats were still booming with 9 extra base hits. Janette Jennings had a homerun, a double and 2 RDI, Rachel Young a triple and 2 RBI. Virginia Jennings smacked a triple. Jodi Songer had both a double and a triple, Julie Krebs had a double snd an RBI. Jamie Lambeth had a double and an RBI and Bess Lyons also had a double and an RBI. Hastings* tallied 3 runs in lhe first inning, 2 in the second and the fifth and I in the sixth of the Wayland slugfest. To get to the championship game, Hastings defeated Battle Creek Central 104), Harper Creek 10-1 and th* • •’ Hastings* Jodi Songer is safe at second base in Monday's O-K White softball ; battle with Zeeland. : You're Out!... Panther catcher Tara Reed makes the throw down to first base after a third called strike in Delton varsity softball action last week at Kalamazoo Hackett. Delton. 11 -9 on the season, will host two games against Paw Paw today (Thursday) and then win compete at the Lakewood Tournament on Saturday. Rachel Young takes time to smile after reaching first base safely on Monday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 15, 1997 — Page 11 Chix score in extra innings to beat baseball Saxons The chances were there, but the varsity Saxons still fell short in a 5-3 extra inning baseball contest on Monday afternoon at Johnson Field. Zeeland scored two times in the top ol the •ighth inning to defeat the Hastings team in extra innings. Hastings, however, had its chances to win (be O-K While contest, stranding runners on tw base paths in both the Fifth and the sixth timings. The Saxons tallied I run in the bottom of the third inning and added 2 more in lhe fourth to round out their scoring. £ Hastings also had its hits with 12 base Ops. Leading the charge were Josh Storm (3- "We had our chances" -Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson said. Greenfield was also the pitcher of record, allowing 9 hits, striking out 3 and walking just I. Hastings was to entertain East Grand Rapids on Wednesday. Vs. Lowell for-4 including a double). Chad Greenfield (2-for-4) and Andrew Courtright (2-for-4. I mn scored). Matt Moore and Luke Warner were lhe recipients of lhe Saxon RBI with Moore’s big hit coming in lhe 2-run fourth stanza. "It was a very good game, (and) we had our chances." Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson Leading 4-2. the Saxons saw Lowell tally 4 runs in the lop of lhe seventh inning with Sm SAXONS, cmAImimI on paa* 12 fanthers prepare for track regionals The Saxons were swift-footed Monday on the base paths as Nick Thornton, at second base, demonstrates on this play. - ‘ Thirty three events and thirty one went for Pelton firsts. I The Panther track squads racked up the ■points Monday, as the boys defeated ^Galesburg-Augusta 128-8 and the girls out­ HITS, continued from page 10 distanced their Ram counterparts 111-17. The meets served as a warm-up for Friday’s Tegionals at Vicksburg and Delton’s performance was certainly a powerful one. - Posting individual wins for the boys team were Paul Finney in the long jump (19-7), Joel Pero in the shot put (43-3) and the discus (129-1). Ben Annen in the 110 Saturday's three victories helped Hastings lo improve its record lo 18-4 overall (6-3 in the O-K White). Vs. Northview The day before the Gull Lake Tournament, the softball squad played two games against Northview. Hastings won lhe first game 7-6 and Northview prevailed in the nightcap 5-4. Hastings* triumph in lhe opener was Northview's first loss in the league season. Janette Jennings was not able to start the hurdles (15.92) and the 300 hurdles (44.54), lason Stampfler in the 100 (11.62), Troy McCarty in the high jump (6-0) and the pole vault (12-0), Darron Williams In the 400 tS3.!8). Jesse Young in lhe 800 (2:14.20). Jason Kimbrough in lhe 200 (23.62) and Zac Taylor in the 3200 (11:2532). The Panthers Miso won relay races in lhe 3200 (Taylor. Nino Fogaroli, Travis Wright and Young in 30:17.17), the 800 (Kimbrough, Finney. Nick Morrow and Stampfler in 1:3539). the 400 (Kimbrough. Finney. Morrow and Stampfler in 45.34) and the 1600 (Williams. Malt Midkiff. Mike Moss and Kimbrough in 3:46.86). The only event that the Delton boys did not win was the 1600 run. Winning 15 of 16 events, the Delton girls were equally impressive. Individual triumphs came from Kim Cole in the long jump (15-1 1/2) and lhe 100 (13.46). Desi Petkoff in the 100 hurdles (17.39) and the 300 hurdles (50.83). Mary Henson in the 1600 (5:59.43) and the 800 (2:30.73). Ann Glidden in the 400 (1:11.04). Holly Slap in the shot put (27-2 3/4) and the discus (102-10 1/2). Clarissa Hammond in lhe 3200 (13:31.77) and Liz Kendall in the high jump (4-10). In the relay races Delton prevailed in the 3200 (Hammond, Glidden. Trisha Kotrba and Henson in 11:42.66). the 800 (Libby Lantinga. Nicki Cheney. Glidden and Cole in 11:55.65), lhe 400 (Lantinga. Cheney. Cole and Alisha Rodarte in 55.61) and the 1600 (Petkoff. Kotrba. Glidden and Henson in 4:4730). Question game because of an exam, so Simpson opened on the mound before Jennings arrived later in the first. Jennings allowed just 1 hit and no runs. Big hitters in Game I were Virginia Jennings (2 triples, a double and an RBI), Jodi Songer ( a double and an RBI) and Melissa Meaney (a double and an RBI). Bess Lyons smacked 2 doubles and Virginia Jennings had the team's third double in lhe l-run loss in Game 2. No, 7 How many Ball Parks served at the ball park This week we will stick with our favonte subject of food for lhe West Michigan Whitecap trivia question. The very first person to give a correct response to this question will receive four free tickets to an upcoming Whitecap contest at Old Kent Park So here is Question No. 7! How many Ball Park hot dogs were served during the 1996 season? It's a tricky question, so help may be given to those who participate. Last week, our question pertaining to Famous Pork Chop sandwiches was answered correctly. Delton's Nicki Cheney, shown here earlier in the season, took a third place in the" long jump competition on Monday with an effort of 13-8 3(4. Endres sets team record Devan Endres picked a fine spot to highlight his track talents, winning two individual events and running on a first and a second place relay team at lhe O-K While Track Meet on May 9. Endres first place in the 200 dash was a new school record of 22.58. He also crossed the finish line first in lhe 400 with a clocking of 51.82. In the 800 relay. Endres joined Sam Stafford. James Storms and Joshua Lindsey on a team that won in 1:34.01. Michael McKeough. Storms, Jeremy Radvansky and Endres finished second in the 1600 relay with a mark of 3:34.43. Endres two firsts in lhe individual events counted for 20 points and his participation in the two relays helped the Saxons to earn an additional 18 points. Hastings' team tallied 80 points at the meet to finish third. Wyoming Park won the meet totaling 138 points and Zeeland wound up second with 88 points. Ed Youngs, Ed VanDerMolen and Jim Storms also turned in some top-tier efforts. Youngs scored a second place by throwing 51-0 in lhe shot put. VanDerMolen finished third in the high jump with a leap of 6-0. And Storms gave Hastings a great 1-2 punch in the 200, placing third with a lime of 23.24. JV baseball pounds Park Please phone the J-Ad Graphics office during regular business hours at (616) 945-9554 if you have an answer. For the after business hours folk, lhe sports extension number is 227. Best of luck and hope lo see you soon al our office picking up those tickets. 2 Golfers s _ _ 15 THURSDAY — 9:30 a.m. Scramble GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE 948 8366 The Michael Robinson Memorial Tournament at Catholic Central started out a real blast for the Saxon junior varsity baseball squad. The Saxons beat Wyoming Park 16-1 in their opening game behind Brian Dunn's 2hil. 7 strikeout gem. Offensively, seven Hastings' hitters had I RBI or more: Ty Greenfield (3), Mike Nystrom (2) and Andy Keller. Dunn. Adam Whitney. Bob Cole and John Kieffer (each with 1). In total the Saxons strung out 14 hits, including a double by Nystrom. In the championship game, however, the JV baseball squad lost to Cathobc Central 17-2. Whitney. Josh Bundy. Dunn and Greenfield each had hits, including an RBI rap by Bundy. A doubleheadcr split was earned by the JVcrs on May 9 against Northview. Hastings won the first game 9-4. but lost the nightcap by a 10-6 count. Hastings tallied 6 runs in the sixth inning lo break open a close game in the opener. Keller, Bundy and Whitney each had 2 hits. Keller had a double and 2 RBI. In Game 2. Cole, Greenfield and Whitney each had 2 hits, but 9 errors hindered Hastings* winning chances. Hudsonville beat Hastings on May 7 15-5. Bundy had 3 hiu in that contest and Ron Solmes had ar. RBI single. Hudsonville pounded out 19 hits with 5 runs in the fourth inning and 4 in lhe fifth. Freshmen scores Hastings' freshman out-hit Zeeland 15-9 on May 1. but also made 22 errors in a 21­ 11 defeat. Steve Obreiter went 3-for-4 with 2 RBI. Mall Larsen 3-for-4 with 4 RBI. Dan Deming 3-for-4 with 2 RBI and Josh Alderson went 2-for-3 with 2 RBI. Again errors hurt the Saxon on May 6 versus Northview. Hastings won the hitting battle (10-9) but also made 11 miscues in the field. Larsen was 3-for-4 with 3 RBI and Obreiter had 2 hits to lead the Saxon offense. Physicals to be given on June 3 Physicals will be given at Hastings High School on Tuesday. June 3 for prep athletes. Girls will start at 6:30 p.m. and boys will follow at 7:30 p.m. The physicals are free of charge. Please pick up your physical forms prior lo June 3 and have them signed by a parent. The softball Saxons have gotten the most out of their hits in recent tournament and league contests Barry County Residents.... 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I would like to subscribe to The Hastings BANNER. $25.00 Barry County $29.00 Other Areas $27.00 Surrounding Counties $15.00 9 Months College Students NAME---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ADDRESS------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CITY/STATE--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ZIP PHONE The Hastings BANNER • P.O. Box B • Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 1997 Seniors give Delton potent 1-2 hitting punch Dehon hitter Scott Haas (20) turns on a fast ball in a KVA baseball game with Hackett on May 6. Seniors Chad Stopher and Scott Haas continue lo rack up the hits, despite their baseball team's 1-18 start. Stopher and Haas each collected 2 hits in a 6-4 loss against Kalamazoo Hackett at Dehon on May 8. Haas' hits included a 2base rap, while Stopher’s drives resulted in 2 RBI. On May 13. the Delton duo again came through in 12-2 and 13-3 defeats to Parchment. Haas had a double and 2 hits in Game 1. In Game 2. Stopher collected 2 RBI. while Haas blasted a homerun that gave him an RBI as well. For lhe season. Haas has 5 RBI. a team­ leading 12 stolen bates and a .452 batting average. The senior sparkler also sees a lot of lime on the pitching mound for the Panthers. Stopher is hitting .294 and has driven in 9 runs during the spring term. Stopher usual defensive position is at first base. Panther Coach Rob Dreier sees reason to believe that his Delton team can turn it around. "We're young, with five sophomores, but hopeful we're learning." Dreier said. "Hopefully, we can put it all together." Delton will be back in the field today 'Thursday) to face KVA foe Paw Paw in doubleheader action. Lions score often in pair of triumphs SAXONS, continued from page 11 4 consecutive singles. Hastings managed lo score 1 run in lhe bottom of the seventh, but still fell short by 1 run. 6-5. Eric Greenfield went 2-for-3 with a double. Luke Warner was 2-for-4 with 2 RBI and a double and Larry Bailey finished 2-for-3 with 2 RBI to lead the Saxons. Greenfield* was also the pitcher of record, allowing 13 hits. 2 walks and 3 strikeouts on 102 total pitches. Coach Simpson said his Saxons played good defense with no errors, but just fell a little short. Hastings' firstbaseman Josh Storm stretches out to make a fin* defensive play in Monday's baseball game versus Zeeland. Maple Valley out-scored Lansing Christian by a total margin of 25-2 oo Monday to win vanity baseball and softball contests at Maple Valley. The Lions soltball squad woo 18-0 over their Pilgrim counterparts on only 7 hits. The Lions baseball team prevailed by a 7-2 scon thanks lo an 11strikeoul performance by Jared Carter charges to front, takes hag at Kalamazoo No. 33 forged to the front on Saturday night, making a group of local racing fans happy Steve Carter, of Lake Odessa, won the fast dash for factory slocks last weekend at the Kalamazoo Speedway. He did it in a new car that be recently built and with a new spimsor whose name appears right next to the No. 33 on the automobile. Carter qualified IOth, but his time was only 2/IOths off the top spot. A good start put him in front early and he wasn't about to give up lhe lead. In the A feature the Lake Odessa racer started fifth and finished ninth. In lhe point standings Carter currently stands in eighth Carter’s new sponsor is Budweiser Cove Distributing. Others include Hastings Crysler, No Preference Towing, lhe Hastings Body Shop and Valvoline. feature after an eighth place finish in the C heal. Brad Shelienbarger. 19th in the point standings. won his first checkered flag of the season in the C heat and followed that with a third place in the feature. John Termer r came back from mechanical problems the last few weeks to finish fifth in the B heat. In the feature. Termeer was 18th. Berlin Raceway Rob Lewis wound up second behind Tim DeVos at last Saturday's 40-lap feature for Late Models at Berlin. Lewis is currently sixth in points for Late Models with 75. Joe Bush, of Hastings, is seventh with 70 and Middleville's Dave Sensiba is 22nd with 23 points. A triple header of Late Model Stocks. Sportsman Cars and Super Stocks will run at Berlin this Saturday. Practice begins at 2 p.m., time trials are scheduled for 4 p.m. and the first race is set for 7 p.m. Kalamazoo Speedway Brandon Lyons made a big leap last weekend, qualifying second fastest in the Limited Late Model field. In his heat. Lyons started 12th and finished 13th. But in his feature race, the local driver began ninth and wound up in sixth place. Lyons is currently fourth in the point standings. Also in the Limited Late Models. Gabe High, 16th in the point standings, finished 11th in his heat and had another 11 th in lhe feature Ron Fmkbeiner had a season-faslesl in lhe Super Late Models with a 13-second qualifying time. The Middleville area racer started third in his heat and placed fourth. In the feature event. Fmkbeiner started fourth and ended up 10th. Fmkbeiner is now 16th in the point standings. Four locals, including Carter, took part in the Factory Stock competitions. Brian Bergakker. 20th in the point standings, had a fifth place finish in the 1-96 Speedway Three local racers had fine performances at 1-96 last Saturday: Frank Thompson. Ben Curtis and Joe Baker. Thompson, of Middleville, placed third in the Street Stock A Main race, while Hastings' Ben Curtis finished 14th in lhe same race. Baker, also of Hastings, wound up ninth in the IMCA Modified A Main event. The Auto Value Super Sprints join the IMCA Modifieds and Street Stocks this weekend at 1-96. Hot laps begin at 6 p.m. and racing opens at 7:30 p.m. ASA Coming to State The 1997 ACDelco Challenge series will appear at the Berlin Raceway on June 7 with lhe green flag set to come down at 9 p.m. Expected to participate are Middleville's Dave Sensiba and the ASA's all-time winning driver Bob Senneker. Steve Carter had a fast dash last Saturday at the Kalamazoo Speedway and took the checkered flag because of it. (Photo provided) Osborne. Janette Emery and Jenny Kuemple each had 2 hits for lhe softball err, while Kerri Dean, Dawn Shoe and Casey Hansbarger collected I each Ktsemple's 2 bits both went for doubles and gave her 5 RBI on lhe afternoon. Emery had 3 RBI. Dean and Stine both drove in 2 runs and Evelyn Ackley and Tara Stewart managed to get I RBI. Ackley was also lhe pitcher of record, allowing no hiu. striking out 2 and walking just I. Coach Guenther Middlestaedts baseball team also got a gem of a pitching outing from Osborne His 11 strikeouts seemed lo spur the Lions' offense. Jason Thompson collected 2 RBI. while Nick Wears had a 2-base rap. The victory made Maple Valley 9­ 8 overall (5-1 in lhe SMAA). Pennfield will make a stop al Maple Valley for baseball action oo Friday (May 16). A bang, bang play at first kept this Hastings’ runner on base, but Zeeland still managed to pull out a win in the O-K White matchup. Comerica Classic comes to Battle Creek On your marks... a let!. The 20th Anniversary of the Cereal City Comerica Classic is June 14. The classic includes a 5K fitness walk, a race walk. 5K and I OK runs and a IK family run. The events begin al 8 am. For further information, contact Cuck , „s Asher at (616) 966-5009 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 1997 — Page 13 Saxon hooters steam roll Northview in 4-1 win With a 37-1 advantage in the shot-on-goal department, Hastings' varsity soccer team steam rolled Northview last Friday 4-1. First half goals were tallied by Sarah Hayes and Traci Heffelbower. Following a fluke goal by Northview in the second half, the Saxons came back lo put two more in the opponent's net. Freshman Jess Gole booled in the First of those scores and Hayes added her second of the game later in the half. Hastings' Coach Doug Mepham praised the play of Summer Gillons and Stephanie Jiles who continued to play with intensity. Intensity is one area Coach Mepham feels his team needs to work on as they prepare for this Saturday's pre-district contest at Caledonia. Hayes tallied her third goal of the week in (he first half of a game versus East Grand Rapids on Monday. But the Pioneers ended up lying the contest in the second half and then won with a goal in the second overtime, prevailing in the O-K White battle 2-1. Katie Willison was tough to beat in the Saxon goal, making lour saves. E.G.R. registered 12 shots-on-goal to Hastings' 9. Alumni Game set for May 26 Hastings High School's annual baseball Alumni Game is fast approaching! The yearly event will be held at the Johnson Field on Memorial Day (Monday May 26) al I p.m. All former Saxon baseball players are strongly urged to participate. Practice will begin at 11 a.m. Every person who attends will have a chance to play. If you know someone who played baseball at Hastings High and who might not know about the event. Coach Bernie Oom suggests (hat you make sure that they know about it. Last year's Alumni Game, according to Coach Oom. included 34 players. For more information about lhe Alumni Game, contact Coach Oom at (616) 765-3555. Jenny Norris (7) boots a comer kick towards the Northview goal in a 4-1 Saxon triumph at Hastings High. BANNER SPORTS Captain Summer Gillons (12) and teammate Stephanie Jiles (1) were signaled out by Coach Mepham for their efforts on Friday. Area basketball players test skills on AAU courts For many local hoopsters. the Amateur Abietic Union provides them with a great exposure playing said Coach Denny O'Mara "AAU is important, it’s an opportunity for kids to play with a chance of learning something "new abdm the game." O’Mara is no stranger to the local hoops scene. He guided the Saxon vanity program for more than 10 yean, including the team's banner years during the Mark and Mike Brown days. Now he is using his basketball knowledge to help instruct new local talents, a job he has handled for the past four spring sessions. "I like working with the kids.” O'Mara explained. "AAU allows them to keep playing and competing. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for them to play." And a lot of local players are using that opportunity this spring. The Bartie Creek Cereal City 17 and older team includes Hastings stars — Jeff Storrs. Ed VanDerMolen. Darnell Day and Kyle Pohja — and Middleville standout Lucas i«r- .1 « - i w cauiemeau. Ben O'Mara, John Eggers. Josh Alderson and Steve Storrs compete on other Cereal City teams, while Tony Bowne. Adam Whitney. Dan Deming, Ken Vanryn and Garrett Weatherhead play for Grand Rapids based teams. Vanryn and Weatherhead live in Middleville and the other players all reside in Hastings. Most of the local hoopsters have played well during their AAU experience, including Garrett Weatherhead who scored 49 points in a Kalamazoo tournament held on May 1-4. Coach O'Mara said the biggest adjustment these players have to make is realizing that they are no longer stars. "All have played well; I've seen some progress*" Coach-O'Mare.mid. "(but) when you combine the good players you also spread the points around. It's a challenge for some of them." The AAU region that Hastings players are in includes athletes from Ionia. Coldwater and Battle Creek. Fred Jones, an assistant with Battle Creek Central High's program, is the regions coordinator, while Greg Williams serves as a coach on the Battle Creek Cereal City No. 2 team. NOTICE YMCA Barry County Is requesting fied contractors to construct Barry County Animal Control tions may be obtained at Administrator's office. quotes from quali­ a driveway at the facility. Specifica­ the Barry County tinting intira barry county State finals open on May 30, ran to June 10 Here are the dates and sites of this spring's Michigan High School Athletic Association Slate Finals. Giris Golf — May 30-31 al the Forest Hills Golf Course at Michigan State University in East Lansing. Giris Soccer — June 7 at Canton Community Schools. Class A is at 1 p.m. and Class B-C-D is al 3:30 p.m. --Mzry 31 NOnca or PUBLIC HKAMNQ ON New Home/Addition • Roofing • Siding "Decks Chimney Repair/Installation Scotty’s Custom Builders Phone: (616) 629-9025 3-1-3 0-5-2 YeUow 3 vs. Red 3; Green 9 vs. 8. 33-3 .23-13 licenw-d form, roster, and team fee of $400 are due on May 15 at the YMCA Office A Sand Volleyball league is being formed, first Ward Park (across from Hastings Manufacturing) will be the site for the Persons interested in joining this league should attend the organizational meeting on Wednesday. May 21 al 6:30 p.m. in Hastings High School room fB-125. Gaines will start on Jone 11. The 6-week program will cost $100 per team. Practices for lhe youth softball and baseball program begin the week of May 19. If the partidpant has not been contacted by May 15. caD the YMCA for team information. Umpires are needed for the summer haarhall and softball games, both youth and adult programs. We are hiring adults as well ax high school students. The YMCA is con­ ducting training dunng the month of May. Contact Lyndy. 945-4574, if you are in­ terested in officiating. nerol aaidSBC..*iN90LXM0O Insured NOTICE Tb« Barry County Board of Commissioner! County Development Committee wHl hold Public Hearings on a proposed Uniform Address Ordinance on Thursday. May 22nd. from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Kellogg Community College, on Monday. June 2nd. at 7DO p.m. «the Yankee Springs Township Hail and on Thursday. June 5th. at 7D0 p.m. at the Barry Township Hall. The public is encouraged to attend. yyetVERINE PAVING, Inc. wrtrw, ti SOy 456 981. atong BMFMDTO MMOLE MY IB JOB INAL WHERE QUAUTY COUNTF MMONG LOTS • oarmivs 3-31 .Games will start on June 2 for the Hasting* Women'* Softball. 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S4A>ject to highway right ol way ovar that part aftich Baa NETy al a line which « 50 ft SWTy ol the centerine ol M-37. EXCEPTING FROM SAID DESCRIPTION, that portton ol the foftow- CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE 25* E 745 55 ft along Mid corBertne; ti SETy 455 96 ft. along eaid 1-600-748-2012 or 517-568-4292 • Fax 517-568-4466 It’s Our Business To Build New Business At Wrcsr* Wagon* *e re here to help ion buvneu We wvt new rendtmi $uch a geruneb *■»" and Char Bain, 945-2729 sales. This is a very enjoyable and popular activity that tte. City ot Hastings is glad to support. Responsible residents agree that everyone wants to be able to participate in a safe and courteous manner. The City's job is to ensure this is the case. Please help us to do this job. For your safety and your children's safety we will strongly encourage all participants to observe parking regulations and regulations governing lhe posting of signs. Those that choose to ignore the rules may receive citations. No signs may be posted on any City property or road right-of-way. This generally includes all property from the sidewalk to the street or il there is no sidewalk it includes all property within 33 feet from the center ol the road. Public utility poles are almost always on City right-of-way and may not be used in any way to promote such activities. Sidewalks may not be obstructed by furniture, boxes, goods, etc. Cars may not be double parked or otherwise illegally parked for any period of time including loading and unloading. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Hastings a safe place to live Good luck in finding that special treasure or great bargain. EverN G. Mansbum City Clerk W 249 90 ft . th N 01 Deg OO 51* W 20 IL. th N MDeg 56* 09* E lo rity to be heard at tho above mentioned limo and place. primed melonals being considered al the meeting, lo indWiduob with County ol Barry by writing or cal (ha folowing Michael Brawn. County Adnwwtralor. 220 W State 3rwt. Hasting*. McNgen 49058 (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendment at the Barry County Zoning Ordnance is Barry County Clerk �Page 14 — The Hestlnas Banner — Thursday. May 15,1997 GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club honors readers Among those receiving awards for the books they have read are (front row, from left) Merna Wolfe, Nan Button, Evelyn Tasker, Lorene Wellman; (second row) Winnie Woodmansee, Polly Shinkfe, Joyce Daugherty, Ellie Hardie, Reva Godfrey and Janet Rushford. The GFWC-Hastings Women’s Club has a reading group called (he Epsilon Sigma Omicron Society and participants recently received awards for lhe books they have read. Century awards for reading 100 or more books were given to Agnes Adrounie. 300 books, Joyce Daughter)-. 200 books; Evelyn Tasker, 200 books, Lorene Wellman, 300 books; Reva Godfrey, 150 books, and Merna Wolfe, 200 books. Torch awards (for reading al least 64 books) were presented to Agnes Adrounie, Lorene Wellman, Merna Wolfe and Janet Rushford, who chairs the group. Star Awards (for reading at least 40 books) were given to Agnes Adrounie, Nan Button, Alene Hamilton, Polly Shinkle, Lorene Wellman and Menu Wolfe. Qualifying for membership were Winifred Woodmansee, Audrey Renner, Eleanor Hardie and Alene Hamilton. To be a mem­ ber, a person has to read 16 books in a year’s time. After reading 24 more books, a person achieves Star level and (hen can continue to the Torch and Century awards. No one ever knows when they might need ambulance service... wouldn't it be great to know that if you do need it, quality service is available to you with AMBULANCE PLUS Membership Card 948-8011 • Family coverage for ambulance service to acute care facilities • High quality emergency and non-emergency transport • Reduced rates for wheelchair transportation. Please call for membership discount Hastings finally is entering the electronic age in elections. The City Council Monday night agreed to spend up to $34,500 to buy five Doubleday "Aecu-Vote' electronic voting machines. Officials said they hoped to have them in time for the possibility of a city primary in August. However, there will not be a need for a primary election because all candidates will be running unopposed. Politely calling the current machines "relics," City Manager Howard Penrod said one new machine could conceivably handle all four precincts in the city, but authorities insist there be one for each of them. The other machine would be used as a backup. The old machines, officials said, have served the city well since as far back as the 1950s, but their age and condition caused a near catastrophe in last November's general the price. AMBULANCE-PLUS MEMBERSHIP EEE S40 Your Membership Includes The Following: NOW SERVICING DELTON! • Mercy will bill your insurance company and third party payors for you, for eligible services that we provide Hastings to buy new electronic voting machines election. Penrod said that Barry County also is con­ sidering buying electronic voting machines, and when other nearby municipalities are in­ volved they can purchase in volume to lower no out of pocket expense! • No increase in out-of-pocket costs The stale chairperson of the reading group has complimented the Hastings club on its activities, number of members and the fact that the local group meets three times a year to discuss books they have read, Rushford said. The Hastings reading group helped the state organization get an award for a number of books read, she said. If you live in Barry County, please call to find out if you live in our service area. AMBULANCE-PLUS is a membership prograin not an insurance program. You must use Mercy Ambulance to be eligible formembershipbenefito^ I or Additional Information C all (bib) 948-8012 or I-SOO-S I ?-3222 Hastings joins Metro Council The City of Hasting, has decided lo join the Grand Valley Metro Council. The City Council Monday made the move after hearing about a presentation a Metro Council representative made Inal month on cities and townships working together lo handle growth proHems. The pre natal km. made April 24 al the Michigan Municipal League regional meeting in Hastings, daak with an issue lhe city has been iniretssri icbecause of recent agreements for exuaaiaa of waler and sewer into Hastings and Rutland Charter Townships. The Metro Council, a regional group with a number of governmental units in the Grand Rapids area, includes cities as far away aa Wayland, Plainwell, Ionia and Newaygo, all of which are not in Kent County. Hastings is the first Barry County municipality to join. City Manager Howard Penrod said the an­ nual fee to be a part of lhe council is $1,764.23. or 27 cents per capita. He said the Metro Council provides a variety of ser­ vices. including some on the Internet, that are different than those offered by the Michi­ gan Municipal League. Fire Chief Roger Caris said one of the ad­ \1 \| 1 ( OMPI Illi) S|(,\l D Ml Mill RSUH’ ( ()\ I R \(. I IODU________ AMBULANCE-PLUS Membership Contract Name _ _________________________________________________ ______ _ Last Name First Name Sex Birth Date S.S. No. Heed Address------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ Spouse vantages is increased purchasing power of certain items such as road salt. With lhe larger number of buyers, they collectively can purchase al lower prices. Council woman Miriam While said she be­ lieves joining the Metro Council is worth a try. al the very least because it is important to explore ways lo work cooperatively with neighboring townships. *As the townships and lhe city grow, they need to learn to work together,* she said, adding that if the city isn't satisfied with the services it's getting after a year as a member, City & State------------------------------------------------- Zip----------------------- Telephone---------------------------------Township-------------------------------- - Dep. 1 it can drop out The city officially will become a member Dep . 2 July 1. Dep, 3 ' Hospital Check one: Check or money order enclosed Doctor VISA MasterCard Group » Insured's ID Number Medcare VISA or MasterCard Acct. No----------------------- Exp. Date--------------- Medicaid Ins. 1 Signature_______________________________________________ _______ Ins. 2 I understand that I must use the services of Mercy Ambulance I understand that my family membership is non-refundable and Ambulance-Plus program to be eligible for benefits with this mem­ non-transferable. This membership becomes effective two days bership. I understand that membership provides me and my fami­ after the date my signed and completed application, along with my ly with emergency and non-emergency care and ambulance trans­ $40 annual fee, is received in the Mercy Ambulance business office, port to and from the hospital within the Mercy Ambulance service and will expire May 31 of each year. area at no additional out-of-pocket expense to me. 1 authorize Mercy Ambulance to bill my insurance carrier or other third party If the insurance company sends me a check for services rendered by payor for any customary charges associated with this service. Mercy Ambulance, I agree to forward that payment to Mercy Mercy Ambulance agrees to accept such payment, if any, as pay­ Ambulance. ment in full for those eligible benefits. Any trip beyond the mem­ I affirm that I have read and understand and agree to the terms of ber's service area will be billed regular rates. this membership as described in the "Ambulance-Plus Membership I also understand that emergency calls have a first priority, and the Contract." needs for medical transportation will be determined by the special­ ly trained staff of Mercy Ambulance. I further understand that even Signed-------- -------------------------------------------------------------- -——— routine medical transfers require physician authorization. This Date------------------------- ■--------------- - ---------------------------------------------Ambulance-Plus membership covers ground transportation only. Mail completed signed membership contract and $40 membership fee to: Mercy Ambulance, 504 S. Michigan, Hastings, MI 49058 riw WO. TO-A4VI9-IC Estate of David Douglas Kruko. Social Security No. 363-44-8537. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in tho estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing was bo hold on Nov. 26,1996 in tho probate courtroom. Hcmiings, Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the petition of Denise Kruko requesting Denise Kruko bo ap­ pointed personal representative of DAVID DOUGLAS KRUKO who lived at 736 N. Broadway, Michigan and who died 1172/96. Creditors of the deceased are notified lhat all claims against tho estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to tho (proposed) personal representative or to both tho probate court and tho (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of tho date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. May 12. 1997 DAVID A. KUZAVA (P49963) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 9585 DENISE KRUKO 736 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-2360 (5/15) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 1997 — Page 15 lake Odessa N€WS First graders at St. Rose School each received certificates -..■tor reading a minimum ol 100 books. Attending the celebration were (front row. from left) Meagan Snider, Jami ■>‘-Franson, David Jackson, Stephen Haynes, John Feldpausch; (second row) Alyssa Mills, Joe Sleevi, Seth Noteboom. Stephen Tolger, Sarah Heuss, B.J. Brotherion, Brittany Gibson. Ellie Devroy, Justin von der Hott; (third row) Patrick Dreyer, Kathy Suter. Emily Rappaport. Ashley Maurer, Kevin Schantz, Stephanie Manning. Samantha VanDenack, Breanna Girrbach; (back row) Sister Marie Ursula, teacher Catholic Daughters Regent Gen Denny and" Father Chuck Fischer, pastor of St. Rose ot Lima parish. Students Noah Gamache and Angie Wolf were not available lor ttie photo St. Rose first graders honored for reading teacher. Sister Marie Ursula. The program also helps the children with their reading skills, and hopefully plants a seed to encourage an interest in reading for life. Sister Marie Ursula has incorporated the special reading program in her classes for .... The Catholic Daughters last Tuesday evening honored first graders from St. Rose .School for reading a minimum of 100 ,books. Reading 100 books helps the children set and achieve goals, by reading 10 books at a time, with a reward system from their many yean. This year's program began at the start of lhe school year and ended in April. Parents are very enthusiastic about the program and are proud of the accomplish­ ments of their children, according to their teacher and Catholic Daughters Regent Gen Denny. MJ Hastings Middle School announce honor roll Christy, Robert Dernond, Jason Gallagher, ings, Lynn McCallum, Matt Pebbles, Carol Jon Hallock, Aaron Hartman, Roselee Radke, Mike Rench, Jessica Sanders, Shayna Selleck, Jacob Smith, Kevin Stickney. Ash­ Hostetler, Kim Karine. Gerald Ladere. Lind­ sey Lambert. Matt Norris, Garry Pettit, ley Travis. Eric Vandermolcn, Anna Walker, Travis Robinson, Jessica Roll, Greg Seeber, Ron Williams and David Wright. Sixth grade Mike Swainston, Tom Varney, Richard HIGH HONORS. 3.5 to 4.0 — ’Alicia Wank. Sara Williams and Miranda Work­ man. Bedford, *Jenna Bryans, ‘Don Converse. • Seventh rgradc • • •Rebecca Crump, /Krystle. Dunn, •Grant Hidrf 'WkbkS.' 3.J fer4.o Endsley, *Erin Fish, ^Jdel Gibbons, (For 3rd marking period ended March 21) Eighth grade . .. HIGH HONORS. 3.5 TO 4.0 — ’Sarah . Barry. ’Matt Beachnau, ’Jill Dimond. •Heather Drumm. •Tabatha Fagan. *Rex .Foreman. *Matt Gergen. *Liz Gibbons, i.’Undsay Hemerling. •Melissa Hodges. ■Jiuaria Huss. •Ldand Jennings. * Adam Miller. •Samantha Oakland, •Jenessa Rude. . •Margaret Schirmer. ’Matt Schnackenberg. •Heidi Schroeder, •Lennie Smith. •Phoenix . Spaulding. •Kristen Wildem, •Jessica • .Winebrenner, •Kelli Zerbel, Liz Meek. Jenny Heuss. Chad Ray. Gena Tormen. .Regina Argo. Karey Schlachter. Kristi Spur­ . jeon. Danielle Swift. Natasha Wvd. Kather. me Welton. Taylor Wisner. Sunny Basler. Amy Deberry. Steven Flohr. Amy Her-.ftenilt. Amber Travis, Bethany Aspinall, •Sirens Miller. Katie Noteboom, Jacob • Simpson, Joann Bailey, Derek Brookmeyer. Aaron Keller. Mark Lockwood. Cathy An­ : dprsnn. Sarah Chamberlain, Jamie Howell, Ian Dudley, Raechelle Easey. Jeri Hender­ shot. Dustin Terrel. Matt Ulrich, Maria Soto, Jason Goggins. Brienne Hallifax. ■ Rhonda Pennepacker, Adam Schantz, Star -.Tyrrell and Tom Willliams. HONORS, 3.10 to 3.49 — Dara Carpen­ ter, Brenda Hurless, Dorothy Clemens, Lo­ ops Overmire, Brandi Colvin, Lindsay „ Vanaman. Luke Storm, Fred Thomas. David . Wright. Jeremy Butler. Amanda Hoke. Jeff ■ Perg. Rick Cullers. Brandon Dahn, Brandon Lee. Kylee O'Heran, Jason Olmstead, Sam Shriver. Derek Strickland. Sean Tefft. Genia Lear, Amanda Markley, Shannon .Pietrangelo, Joseph Fish, Lindsey Hill. , Keisha Jordan, Jon Katje, Kailey Lyons, Travis Milleson, Laci Owen, Amanda .Phillips. Christina Pyle. Adam Branch and Katharine Rogers. HONORABLE MENTION. 3.00 to 3.09 — Larissa Can. Brett Allen, Brianne Beach. 'Andy Benningfield. J.N. Brown. Amber •Samantha Allerding. •Angela Baker, •Lauren Beach, *Carrie Bolthouse, •Stephanie Buck, *Adam Carroll, •Josh Clevenger. *Drew Coleman, *Jenny Cot­ trell, •Stephanie Courtright, ’Tiffany David, •Laura Dickinson. •Christopher Donalds, •Nicole Doozan. •Chelsea Evans. •Kelli Flohr, *Matt Hayes, •Justin Hutchins. •Ashley Keeler. ‘Jon Kendall. •Blake Komstadt, •Heather Krebs. ‘Elizabeth Nida, •Mike Nitz, •Lindsay Overmire. •Jeremy Pond. •Alexis Powell, ^Andrew Price. •Trenton Smith, •Jessica Storm, ’Joel Strickland, <Tyler Tossava, *Eric Vanderveen, •Sara Wank, ‘Andrew Whiting, •Nathan Wilkins. *Brad Wills. Amanda Schantz, Vicki Mahmat, Angela Eggers, Stsah Haines, Eric Carpenter, Emily Smith. James Medeiros, Ryan Winebrenner, Darrell Barnum, Tom Gieseler, Josh Keeny, Kate Martisius, Adam Reil, Amy Abbott, Bert Kosbar, Jenny Miller, Alicia Birman, Erii Bradley, Courtney Colvin, Chris Remley, Jeremy Shilling, Josef Swinkunas, Hilary Appleby. Keli Misak. Rachelll Newton. Ann Parker, Mackenzie Chaffee, Ryan Stamm, Noah Angeletti, Janna Jackson, Leslie McKay, Jessica Roush, Jacob Friddle, Carl Furrow, Nick Hawkins, Jack Holden, Jeff Jolley, Denisha Jordan, Chris Nicholson and Jessica Shellenbarger. HONORS, 3.10 to 3.49 — Angelia As­ pinall. Amanda Bechler, Joe Smith, David Wilson, Carolyn Woody, Charles Hoffman. Douglas Poll, Daniel Worth. Jenny Willavize. Brandon Burke. Joe Shaeffer. Kyle Bell­ graph. Carl Caldwell, Amanda Hawthorne, Joseph Keller, David Miller, Aaron Winegar, Ashley Clark, Scott Conrad, Zach Fulmer. Ben Olmsted, Barrett Sherwood, Scott Smedberg, Kristen Straube, Nick Taylor, Guy Pedersen, Krystle Zimmerman, Kristi Guidet, Jennifer Jenkins, Chris Komondy, Molly Kruko, Danielle Price, Eiin Woodley. Roxanne Kees and Carmen Noviskcy. HONORABLE MENTION. 3.00 to 3.09 — Brad Currier. Brenda Westfall, Ciji Bairski. Kyle Carpenter, Chad Davis. Roberta Earl, Ted Greenfield. Shawna Gro­ gan. Jessica Hammond, Troy Hill. Dan Holtman, Mike Hubbard, Melissa Hutch­ • NOTICE • Available at Delton Kellogg Schools, Superintendent’s Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046. Call (616) 623-9246 or write for appli­ cations for absent voters ballot. Final application date is June 7, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Sally A. Adams, Secretary Board of Education ! I •Tiffany Howell. •James Johnston, ‘Craig Laurie, ’Eli Schmidt, •Kerianne Sherwood, •Keith Stoudt, • Andrew Worth. Carria Con­ radi, Cassie Barcroft, Tasha Woodmansee, Molly Alderson, Dustin Bowman, Lucas Brehm, Elizabeth Cassell, Amy Easey, Chris Fairchild, Emily Hoke, Wendi Her, Jenny Shaw. Casey Cady, Sean Lancaster, Andrew Logan. Chris Main. Ashley Wanland, Danielle Whitaker, Angela Dipp, Christina Vannatta, Kristina Welton, Cara Zerbel, Brian Devries, David Eltzroth, Josh Bailey, Molly Benningfield, Stacey Buck. Katie Heiterly, Brian Hurless, Courtney Oakland. Colette Purucker, Jamie Rajt, Jes­ sica Ranguette, Chris Rounds, Tony Eisner. Beau Furrow, Jacob Rohe, Richard Burke H, Laurra Dipert and Lee Dykstra. HONORS. 3.10 to 3.49 — Chris Arm­ strong. Jeff Eddy. Megan Falconer, Matt Gibbons. Justin Peck, Tony Rambin, Kathryn Safte. Colleen Shellenbarger. Kim Shorkey, Jessica Smith, Nicole Swartz, Echo Burbank, Amanda Clinton, Joey Hinckley. Alicia Totten. Matt Windes. Tamera Alexander, Megan Butler. Brian Donnini, Rosalinda Luna, Joanie Myers, Holly Wil­ son, James Gregory, Cassie Meade. Mike Moray, Josh Sanders. Steven Sekrecki. Nick Sinclair, Jill Slocum. Brian Vanaman, Kai Ward, Abbie Allerding, Sally Barry, Brian Heuss. Sam Krouse, Josh Milleson, Jessica Rose, Nick Stricklan, Dominic Tormen, Amanda Vanburen. Lyndsi Kenyon. Tam­ muz Mead, Chelsea Case, Julie Gilmore, Mike Kieffer, Derek Krallman, Olivia Pare', Brittani Schoemer. Beth Weeks, Heath Au­ gustine. Trever Davis, Rebekah Nicholson and Shawn Olmstead. HONORABLE MENTION. 3.00 to 3.09 — Sabrina Buck, Jacob Buehl, Aimee Gen­ try, Seth Higbee, Andrew Lustey, Jessica Osborn, Robin White, Brandon Buehler, Eliza Cheeseman, Jessica Cheeseman. Maranda Davis, Alan Endsley. Elizabeth Paradise. Heather Robinson, Blaise Stanhope, Sheena Vaughan, Samantha Wallace and Dan Willkins. •Indicates 4.0 NURSING ASSISTANT (1 ASS Apply for our two week minting RHsistant training cottrac. You will be eligible for hire on day three of our class and begin earning an hourly rate of 86.81 per hour. Upon receiving your state certification, your hourly rale ail! increase to 87.41. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts avnilalile upon com­ pletion of our class. Wc offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits. ('lames start May 22nd and end June 9th. The first 6 days of class will be from 8XK) nm until 4.00 pm and the last fire days ofclass will be from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomappk* Manor before May 16th. between 800 am and 4:30 pm. Monday through Friday to fill out an application Applicants choncii to take the class do not pay for die class. ao ptMaw cans, please, 'ffiornappie The CROP Walk will be held Sunday. May 18. Find someone to whom you can pledge your funds. The moftn for the walks is “We walk because they walk." Thousands of peo­ ple around the world walk great distances to carry water for drinking and for food prepara­ tion. Well drilling is one of the many projects of CROP, which enables people to raise more food for themselves. Ed and Bonnie Leak on Tupper Lake Road are the happy grandparents of Naomi Rachael, born Friday, May 9, to Chris and Rhonda Leak of the Dayton area. The new miss weighed 7 lb. 10 ozs. She will be welcomed home by older children. Rebecca, age 8, Kirsten and brother, Jeremiah. The grandparests left just hours after the news. Boonie again is making a two-week visit to help in lhe home. Oren and Beulah Daniels of Bippiey Road spent the Mothers' Day weekend at the home of Roger aad Margene Smiley of Houghton Lake. Doubtless many Arizona sojourners have vitilnd the famed Saguaro Cactus at the Vukure Mine near Wickenburg, which is not far from Sun City and Phoenix. Reader Marie Warner has a report from the Wickenburg Sun that the giant cactus has fallen victim of the forces of nature, either high winds or lightn­ ing. A Minnesota couple who had it put on the map two years ago discovered the massive -jpecimen shattered in February. It was con­ sidered a champion because of its height, its huge trunk and crown spread. The Lindmeiers are responsible for its being listed on the Arizona chapter of tree registry. The state has 48 such champions. It was nearly 50 feet tall with a trunk seven feel wide and a spread of 14 feet across its arms. Now the search will be oa for another massive cactus. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday nigh! with 25 present. Dues were set for the coming year. Announcement was made that the Society's choice, on a rotating basis, for grand marshals of the 1997 Lake Odessa Fair parade is Lester and Virginia Yonkers. There will be a reception oo parade day. July 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall in their honor, with the socie­ ty hosting the event. The depot will be open May 24 for its monthly open house with the additional attraction of the annual sale of hollyhocks plants. Thu will also be a good time lo buy a new bunting for adorning one's home or place of business. The open hours win be 10 a.n». to 2 p.m. This year buyers will be registered so the society can locate where the plants go for future reference for color selections, pictures of the tallest plants and other data. Lynda Cobb served refreshments after the presentation by Wanda and Leo Pepper of Clarksville about their winter trip to Uganda to visit their son Larry aad Ins family at a mission station where be serves as a medical doctor. Tom Gilliland of Sunset Beach near Mor­ rison Lake under went back surgery last week. Mrs. Frances Cans, whose death was reported in last week's Banner, was from Middleton in Gratiot County, not Middleville. Central Michigan University included on its fall honors list local students Sara Banks, daughter of Sharlene Goodcmoot and James Baeks, Karen, daughter of Lloyd and Diane Cunningham; and Amanda Denbraber. daughter of Pam and Wayne Swiler; Scott Lake. Last week, the Lansing newspaper reported the death of Julie Cox Ramirez, 37, a Lakewood graduate of 1977, wife of Ruben Ramirez, daughter of Fredia (Kenneth) Mc­ Curdy of Woodland, sister of Donald and Dale Cox of Woodland and of sisters Susan. Janet Griffin, Sarah Gallagher. Services were at First Presbyterian Church in Lansing with burial in St. Joseph cemetery. The skyline of East Michigan Avenue in Lansing is changing with construction of a skywalk from Sparrow Hospital to the medical center on the south side of the busy avenue. However, from a mile or more east where the land is higher, one can still see the capital dome as one drives westward.. Alethian class members of Central United Method* Church met May 6 at the Shanks home with more than 20 present to see aad hear the presentation by Michael and Sharon Rohrbacher who brought along part of their collection of infant feeding devices. Several of the Florida winter members had returned in time to attend. Mothers* Dey brought many visitors to local churches. At Central UM Church baby Alexander Thomas, son of Tom aad Lynda (Smith) Eckstrom, was baptized with all his grandparents present, as well as other relatives. Mothers and daughters met Monday. May 12, in Fellowship Hall for a dinner prepared by Kia Deardorff and helpers. More dwi 90 attended. Following the meal, plants were awarded to Ruth Shuert for bong the eldest mother present. She had with her five daughters. Carol Reiser was given the second ftoml award for having four daughters. There was a triple tie for grandmothers with the mon granaoaugnsers, wrai Joan Konroacner wioaiag by h«via( te birthday aaaacai de usse. osaruyn uui icn or wr neeser, momer ot Pamela Seibel, had come the greatest dauoce The final (HI weal lo Oirbra Bade for having de moat grandmoden. Her aeder Lori Troop, waa rhairwnoan of de evening event. The crowd dea wear lo de saacnaary. with Rudi Gee of Haatiaga preauaed her elides of her angel panting. Al de doae of her meaeape. Maraha Shaaka Hacker of Laadng smg rs^ny, asosy, rvoty mui sccovnpsni■ neo by Carol Reher. There were aeveral aagela in evideace oa the tabiea and de dining room waa lit with dear minaiuie lighu rrmiaiacm of Cbriatmea. Dde aad Diane Baea of Richland are peraaa of a duid daughter bona May. Her riaen are bow 7 H aad 5. Theroa aad Roberta King are de giaadparaaa. She it de Kiog'a llihgrraddiild. . LEGAL NOTICES: Rfo No. to 2210» M Cstolo of LOUB It. SftottT. PiriMid. Socfol Socortfy No. T75-OV 3663 TO AU NTBSTH) FttSONS Your intorost in tho otlcrto may bo barred or ofrwCroa oy rmt rwor ing. TAKt NOTK1: On Juno 4. 1W7. at 10:00 a m.. In * r - ■ -• ---oar -B-1- ,,, . vOO e* vrUOUrW kVafoDOIn, ^vwBring*, before Hanrobh fochord H. Show. Judge of •re­ bate. o hearing will bo hold on the petition of Fetor Sofoort requesting that Gordon F. Fuhr bo ap­ pointed FwcBonol Roprosonlotivo of tho Estate of LOUIS R. SEtoBrt. who lived at 7700 Noihvillo m---- * ^,asangs, ---T - J enw -4- J n^r t BSQB, ^agewg^^^w.. mw 3/2S/V7: requesting that tho heirs at low of tho decedent bo dotorminod; and requesting olto that tho WIN of tho da co as sd doted January 11, 1W1. __ «---a, _.a_ OUrUU 4____ ... a . IU a aUe^aUaw . Gul CDmCa.S OUVaUL. ■ DO- aU^eavITrwu ■ CrodHers of the deceased are notHiod that oil cloims ogoinet the estate will bo ior^^ror barrod unless prooontod io tho (proposed) porscnol rsprsisnlati s or to both tho probate court and tho (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication at this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will then bo aooigftodto ontitiod persons appearing of record. Dosed Ntoy R. 1W7 David A. Dimmers (F17793) DNMMBtS R DOHERTY 271 South Broadway HaoHngs. Ml 49QM (SIS) 96S-99M Peter S sib art 11 Heights Rood. East St. Michael. MN 55376 (5/IS) Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct o public hearing for the Proposed Land Um Plan of 1997 MEETING DATE: Moy 77. 1997. TIME. 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts 1 Low Building at 720 West Court St.. Hostings. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon tho proposed Land Um Plan either ver­ bally or in writing will bo given tho opportunity to bo hoard at tho above mentioned time and place. The proposed Land Um Plan text and associated mops will be available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 270 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 17-1 p.m.), Monday thru Fri­ day. PIoobo call tho Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services such as signers for tho hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting bearing upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling tho following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Nancy L. Boersmo. Barry County Clerk (5/15) Fife Me. 97400177-00 LOtt JEAN ROBORDS. GARY ROLLAND ROttORDS. Defendant. Robert t. Syfies Jr. P404M Misorney for rsotnTirr 230 West Mein Street P.O. Box 123 (416) S27-00D0 At o Beesion of sold court held at the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry and Stalo of Mlrhlgon on tho I Tlh day of April. 1997. PRBENT: HONORABLE JAMES H. RSHH1. ORCUrt JUDGE IT IS ORD0S): 1. You are being sued by Plaintiff In this court for dhrnreo. You must Wo your anowor or take other action permitted by tow in this court at the court tutoress. 230 West Stalo Street. Haeftags. Ml 49058, on or before Moy 29. 1997. If you foil to do M. a default lodgment may be entered against you for the reitaf demanded In tho complaint filed in this COM. 2. A copy of this order shall bo pubRehod once each week for throe conMcuttvo woehs and proof of publication ehail bo filed in this court. 3. A copy of this order shall bo sent to Gory RoHand Rohordo ot hie toot known addreeo by cer­ tified mail, return receipt requoBted, before tho dote of the toot publication and tho proof of moil­ ing shall bo filed wWh this court. Hon. James H. Fisher Orcutt Judge (5/22) Board members all present. Also present: 21 citixons and guests. PurpoM: Required procedure to establish Special assessment District for Corey Drive. No one present was against tho project. Three ways to spread cost were reviewed. Entire cost was reviewed. Public Hearing woo dosed. ■iauuuiMmwg Called to order at 7:40 p.m. Treasurers report received. Correspondence rood. Fire Dept, report received. Approved fire dept, purchases. Passed 2 Cory Drive resolutions. Approved rood prefects. Signed 2 yr. assessors contract. Accuvoto purchaM approved. Lot split resolution approved. Ryan Insurance proposal accepted. Cemetery road grading approved. Motion for Board support to Hayward salvage operation passed. 3 yes 1 no. 1 abstain. Bills rood and approved. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by John Gatos. Supervisor (5/15) 2700 Naahvillc Rd.. IkLifiv >11 4‘JOSH • E.O.E. I �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 15, 1997 Former Middleville woman killed in freak camping trip accident by Mandy Habd Staff Writer Former Middleville resident Laura Jeanne Converse, 29. died Monday morning. May 12, when a large tree branch crashed on the tent she was sleeping in while on a camping trip. Converse, her fiancee Dan Dickerson, and friend Antoni Acuardi were camping near Mount Hood in Oregon when the freak acci­ dent occurred. Converse and Dickerson had moved to Portland in the summer of 1995 so Dicker­ son could take classes at Lewis and Clark Law School. They moved back to Lansing where they had been prior to that summer, so he could graduate from Cooley Law School. The cou­ ple had moved back to Portland a week ago lo begin new careen together. Converse was bom in Pigeon. Mich., on Sept. 15, 1973, and the family moved to Middleville in February 1978. She attended school there from preschool to high school, graduating from Thomapplc Kellogg High School in 1991. She grew up around lhe Yankee Springs Recreation Area where her father, Kyle, has been the park manager for 30 years. He will retire June I. She attended Michigan Stale University for one year before transferring to Lansing Community College to pursue architectural drafting. During her final term there, she was inducted into the honorary academic fraternity of Phi Theta Kappa She received an associate's degree from there in 1995. While she lived in Lansing, she worked at the Dancing Goal Coffee Shop, which is where she met Dickerson. The evening before lhe tragedy. Converse left the campground to find a phone so she coukl call her mother for Mother's Day She told her how nice the scenery was where she was camping When lhe accident occurred, Dickerson and Acuardi were sitting in front of a campfire and making plans for a future law practice together Friends, and family ot Converse described her as a beautiful, cheerful and loving woman who loved camping and nature, backpacking, mountain biking, kayaking, snowboarding and anything else adventurous. She often traveled with her family across the country and to Europe. "Laura lived by the family philosophy that you need lo appreciate each day. travel as much as possible, and enjoy nature and cherish your loved ones," said parents Kyle Delton School Board panel to examine transfer policy a request by Gun Lake resident Lori Eyer to have her kindergartner attend school in Way­ land. Though Eyer lives in the Gun Lake area, her home is located within the bound­ aries of the Delton Kellogg school district. She requested the transfer because she works in Wayland and having her child attend school there would be more convenient. McBeth said the current transfer policy "is we don't release students to other districts unless it's their senior year and they've at­ tended another school in their junior year." However, McBeth said, that policy is nor in place with students wishing to transfer lo Hastings. As a result of lhe new Schools of Choice law, Dehon and Hastings have aa in­ formal agreement allowing students to trans­ fer back and forth, even if they don't comply with the two districts' transfer policies. McBeth said be thought a more liberal transfer policy would not result in large losses of students. "There wouldn't be that many" that would opt for other schools, he said. "I think it would even out — be just like Hastings is by Mary Warner Staff Writer Laura Jeanne and Sandra. She is survived by Kyle. Sandra, and brother Steven, all of Middleville, and fi­ ancee Dan Dickerson of Orlando, Ha. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 24. at the Leighton United Methodist Church with lhe Rev. Ray Townsend, lo­ cated at 4180 2nd St., in Caledonia. Visita­ tion will be held from noon to 2 p.m. May 24. Services will be at 2 p.m. and another visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to Frederik Meijer Gardens. 3411 Bradford N.E. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49506. At lhe prompting of Superintendent Dean McBeth, lhe Dehon Kellogg School Board has decided to have its Policy Committee re­ examine the student transfer policy. However, two of three members of lhe Policy Committee expressed reservations al Monday's board meeting about having a transfer policy that allows total parental choice of which district a child will be en­ rolled in. indicating that a change in the pol­ icy may not be recommended to the board by the committee. "This is not an industrial district." trustee Elizabeth Matteson said. With total choice, she said, an entire portion of the district "would be gone." Board Vice President Joseph Noto said he thinks the policy should remain in its pre­ sent form until such time as the State Legis­ lature dictates otherwise. The Policy Committee is made up of Mat­ teson. Noto and trustee Sandra Barter. Barker said at lhe board meeting lhat she thought transfers of students "should be looked at on an individual basis." McBeth's suggestion that lhe board re-ex­ amine the policy came after the board denied right now. We have more kids attending from Hastings than Hastings has from Del­ ton." At Monday's meeting, the board also re­ ceived the results of a review of the district's special education records by a paid consul­ tant. The consultant was to review special education files and advise lhe district "as to the adequacy of special education paper­ work." The review revealed lhat, according to the consultant, "our special education (student) records are in excellent shape," McBeth said. However, he said, a survey of staff done by the consultant resulted in a recommends- • tion lhat the school staff get training to bet-. ter understand "inclusive education," which was defined by McBeth as "where students who are identified as needing special educa­ tion services are included in general educa­ tion classrooms with the support of both general education and special education teachers." The consultant also recommended lhat the district "address the power of team leaching between general education and qiedal educa­ tion teachers," McBeth said. Also recommended was additional staff training on special education terminology. McBeth said a 25 percent change in the district's instructional staff in the last two yean accounted for some of the survey re­ sults. Part of that change was because nine teachers were added to the elementary when the building was expanded, he said. WAL-MART continued from page 1 quire a significant reworking of the Heath Road/M-37/M-43 intersection to allow for increased traffic and overweight trucks. He said Barry County Road Commission Engineer/Manager Jack Kineman said such a re­ working would coat about $120,000. Attorney David Tripp spoke on behalf of the Neighbors for Proper Zoning, a Rutland Township group that placed an ad in Tues­ day's Reminder in opposition to lhe rezon­ ing. Tripp said the group comprises about 24 people. “There is plenty of evidence that shows an attempt lo rezone to C-3 goes against lhe ac­ cumulated evidence," Tripp said. He cited as one concern, a letter from ap­ praiser Judith Jacinto to County Commis­ sioner Sandy James that if the property were to be rezoned commercial, that there would be a probable 20 percent decrease in value of surrounding residential property. "Don't ignore your neighbors whose prop­ erty is going to be devalued," Tripp con­ cluded. Several other residents spoke in favor of GARDENER Degreed, exper­ ienced, ask Tor Mary. 616-945-9712 CAR WASH: Saturday May 17th 1997 9-3pm at Hastings McDonalds. Donations only proceeds go to Hastings Chuth of the Naiareae youth group. FAIRVIEW ESTATES GARAGE SALES: Multiple families. Across from B.C. Expo, clothing children A adult, plus size, '±ildrens furniture, toys. Fri A Sat, May 16 A 17th. 7: 00am-7:00 pm. Sat 8: 00-12.00._________________ GARAGE SALE: 2820 CNpewa Trail. May 16-17, 9-5. GARAGE SALE: 9-5 Friday May 16. Golf chibs, circle of friends figurines, old books, ball cards, nte. dishes, aad dothte. 1521 N. Michigan.__________ MOVING SALE: Infant to plus size clothing, girts A boys; knic knees, toys, books, etc,' Queen size waterbed, speakerbox w/ amp, 1986 Exp. 320 Sl Johns Street, Freeport. Thera. A Frid. May 15th A 16th, 8:30un4.00pm IJ HAW POSSIBLE READING BOOKS. Part time At home. Ton Free (1)400-218-9000. ext R-7673 for listen.__________ TO *90 CARS FOR SIM. Seized A sold locally. 1-800-522-2730 exL 2188 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/ RECEIVABLE- To $12.01/Hr. ♦ Benefits! Busy Office! Entry/ Skilled Level! Needed Now! 616-949-2424 Jobtoe Fee GOV’T FORCLOSED homes from pennies oo $1. Delinquent tax, repo's, REO’s. Your area. Toll free (I) 800-218-9000 ExL H-7673 for current listings. HI-LO/WAREHOUSE- To $12.60/Hr. ♦ Excellent Benefits! Major Co! Needed Now! 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee ROADWORK/ CONSTRUCTION- To $153OHr + Benefits! Over­ time! Tramee/Skilled! Needed Now! 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee SEIZED CARS from $175. Porsches. Cadillac's Chevy's, BMW's, Corvettes; also Jeeps, 4wd's, your area. Toll Free (1 >-800-218 9000, exL A-7673 for current listings. rezoning though, with Debbie Brown citing the intersection as a dangerous one that needed to be improved and could be with the increased lax base of a commercial develop­ ment. She also stated that residents' concerns that they would have a parking lot in their back yard are not alleviated by leaving lhe property in its current R-5 designation "If you get a hotel there, you're going to have a parking kx," she said. "If you have a golf course, you'll have a parking lot in your backyard." Tisha Harris supported Brown's comments and said re-zoning would bring in more commerce and jobs. She also contradicted a claim in the Neighbors for Proper Zoning's letter that township officials had assisted her in circulating a petition supporting the zon­ ing change Supervisor Robert Edwards strongly criti­ cized claims that Wal-Mart had promised him space for a restaurant in exchange for the rezoning, calling it "absurd" and "abso­ lutely ludicrous." Edwards and Township Treasurer Blanche LAKEFRONT WALL LAKE, DELTON Moten 2bd, » year tana, references and depo­ sit. Phone evenings or weekends. Cail 6164234211. LOSE WEIGHT BEFORE SUMMER AD natural. Dr. recommended. Safe, simple and guaranteed. What have you got to lose...but inches. Call Dorris st 616468-7099. BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. Service an makes A models, over 30 years experience. Call 1888498-9137416448-9137 CATERING BUSINESS AND POPERTY $125,000. Rfchtad MI call €16-665-7515. EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, bMenmi, septic system. Finish grading, alao hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616423-2051 after 6.00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybrid bluegills, rainbow trout, walleye, Uxgauoeth and small­ mouth bass, catfish, perch, fathead minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM. 04988 35th Sl, Gobles. MI 49055. (616)428-2056 Deys, 624-6215 1983 HONDA GOLDWING 1100 CC. excellent condition. Call (517)726-0285. MHP EVINRUDE BOAT MOTOR: $950 or best offer, 623-3708____________________ SLIDE IN TRUCK camper, needs wort, free. 616-795-9881. \l ' . // ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st lime home buyers program available, will relocate tree if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1400-387-0035. West Mich. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates Joe Mix Ptaaa Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Cail 945-9888. ALL STUDENTS: Local firm has summer wort openings, $1025 to start. No experience necessary. Wort with other students. Cafl 616-245-3882 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasiooal cleaning, window wrehing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Can 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave mcss<e. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St, Freeport. Ml EOE CARD OF THANKS The family of Ester Hissed would like to express their deep­ est gratitude to family and friends for their support during her straggle with cancer. We especiaUy appreciate Kanie Gross for hen dedication, compassion, tenderness, and loving care she gave Ester in her time of nrsd. We would like to thank her doctors. Dr. Wildcrn and Dr. Sabong. Also a special thank you to Barry Community Hospice for the wonderful kind­ ness and services they provided. Raymond Histed Jerry, Carol Slocum A family David, Carol Slocum A family Tyaon, Bob Drake A family Kevin. Lori Slocum A family LaRae, Mark Tompkins A fami­ ly POSTAL JOBS: Start $12.684ir plus benefits. For application and exam info, call 1400-256-7606, cxl Mil 18. 8AM-9PM, 7 days.__________ Munjoy also took exceptions to opponents claims that the township had spent about $62,000 in planner fees for work on the par­ cel. Edwards said that figure was actually to­ tal expenses in the township over three years, saying lhe fees for wort on lhe 17acre parcel alone came to about $22,000. "1 don't appreciate deliberate misrepresenta­ tions lo the public," Edwards said. "Who is betraying the trust of the public?" Munjoy added that, "I feel that [opponents] did it intentionally to throw the residents into a fury. I lake great offense to that. 1 take great offense to the way we have been mis­ used as people with hearts and people who have tried to do lhe right thing." Edwards further criticized a comment in the Neighbors for Proper Zoning letter, say­ ing, "I love this comment. 'Something smells like a dead fish at the Rutland Town­ ship Hall.* Isn't that mature? It's a sad situa­ tion that has to happen." Trustee Marlin Walters told the board he had voted originally to return lhe proposal to the Planning Commission because he wasn't prepared to make a vote, but he had done more research, met with Hastings city offi­ cials to determine their long-range plans and studied the township's master plan. "I'm going to be sure and positive of the vote I give." he said. "There is no doubt in my mind that area will commercial at some time," though he said he agreed the parcel should be split in some way lo protect Heath Road residents. School volunteers will be honored A ihank-yoo reception far ihoac who hive done volunteer work for the Hastings Area School System will feature greetings to the volunteers by ambassadors from the Hast­ ings Area Chamber of Commerce, refresh­ ments and a short program. The reception is scheduled for 7 to 1:30 p.m. this coming Monday. May 19. It will be held in the west gymnasium of Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand SL. Hastings. The regular monthly meeting of the Hast­ ings Board of Education will follow the re­ ception. Half staff flags honor officers Flags on all government buildings will be flown at half staff today, commemorating Peace Officers Memorial Day. Under a law signed by President Clinton in 1994, the American flag must be lowered as a tribute to the more than 14,000 law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. The only other regularly scheduled day that the flag is flown at half staff is Memorial Day. People in the community are encouraged to fly their flags in a like manner today. Hew to Keep Your WILDLIFE/ CONSERVATION JOBS: Now hiring Game Wardens, Security, Maintenance, Park Rangers. No Exp. necessary. For application and info call 800-299-2470, exL MI187C, 8AM-9PM, 7 days. VENDING/ROUTE DRIVER- To 550.000/yr ♦ Benefits! Entry Level! CoVchide! Start Now! 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee_________________ YOUTH WORKER/CASE MANAGER- To $29,(XXVyr. ♦ Benefits! Noo-degreed! Entry/ Skilled! 616-949-2424 Jobline Fee Trustee Finley Hansford added that before lhe parcel came up for discussion that few people came to Rutland Township meetings. "If it had gone to an area that was already zoned C-3," he said, "maybe no one would have come." He also pointed out that a sur­ vey of Rutland Township residents said they wanted commercial development limited to lhe M-37/M-43 corridor, but in a later ques­ tion people wanted that corridor left to agri­ culture. "What do you people want," he pleaded. "We're willing to wort with you." After the meeting, attorney Bruce Gee rep­ resenting the Daileys, said, "I dunk the deci­ sion made sense... Anyone who looks at this piece of land and lhe surrounding area would agree it's proper to zone the one end C-l and the real C-3." Fehsenfcld said Heath Road residents would be worse off with a C-l designation though, because of reduced setback require­ ments and that residents would still suffer a "spill-over" effect from the C-3 zone. He said, however, that it would be "premature to speculate" about what opponents would do next. POLICE BERT:« PoKce request assault charges HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are requesting assault charges be brought in Family Court against two 11 -year-olds after they were accused of beating up another boy May8. The victim and his friend told police they were playing at Central Elementary when the two started hitting the victim, apparently believing the victim had said something to them. The two boys then followed the victim and his friend from the school to Gary's Hobby Shop, where a witness told police he saw the victim still being beaten in the face. One of the suspects admitted he did beat up the victim, but said it started after his friend was tripped. Road Commission pickup stolen RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings are continuing their investigation of a vehicle theft from the Barry County Road Commission building on Gun Lake Road. Road Commission staff said they arrived to open the building April 21 and found tools, cellular phones and a pickup truck missing. The keys had been left in the truck, which was parted inside lhe garage. There was no evidence of forced entry and staff told troopers all the doors were locked from the outside. The truck was recovered later that day on Tillotson Road near Tillotson Lake but the property, worth more than $4,000, has not been recovered. Troopers probing brook-in YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Michigan Slate Police troopers are continuing their investigation of an April 25 break-in in the 900 block of Briggs Road. The victim told troopers he was fixing up the home for his grandparents, who were in • Florida al the time. He said he noticed an oil-based paint had been tipped over. The manufacturer's guideline slated the paint would lake two to four hours to (fry lo the touch and it had not yet dried, which would put the time of the break-in between 4 and 8 am. Troopers said it appeared two people stood underneath a second-story window, with one boosting the other, on an overhang of the roof and breaking a window to gain entry. The culprits took several tools, tool boxes and a color television, with a total value possibly over $2,000. Trooper* arrest two after traffic stop THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP — Michigan SlMe Potice troopers report they stopped a vehicle on M-37 north of lhe Barry County line, late May 13. The driver, information about whom was not released at press time, had no driver's license and was arrested. A search of the driver uncovered a bottle of illegal valium, a prescription tranquilizer. With help from Barry County Sheriff’s deputies, a further search of the vehicle discovered more than eight pounds of marijuana. A passenger, information about whom was not released at press time, also was arrested. One cited in 3-vehide accident HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff's deputies cited one driver in a threevehicle accident May 6 on M-37 near Sager Road. Deputies said Dalyn T. Ling, 83, of Hastings, was northbound when he crossed lhe center line and side swiped a vehicle driven by Julia A. Panos, 40, of Battle Creek. Panos* vehicle then spun at least once and traveled another 114 feet, before stopping in a ditch. Ling’s vehicle also spun around and was struck on the passenger side by a vehicle driven by Tony W. Erskine, 30, of Hastings. Panos was treated for injuries at Battle Creek Community Hospitals. Ling and Erskine were not injured and Ling was cited for careless driving. Lung Association AMERICAN ± !^IGA»0«at10N’ Police officer* memorial to be held HICKORY CORNERS — A police memorial and awards ceremony will be held 11 a.m. Sunday at lhe Hickory Bible Church in Hickory Corners. I 1 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-05-22.pdf b5f4ede26cffdb2757a7d3d6f6ca0db3 PDF Text Text HXSIIFS? P'JPtIC IIPRASY 121 SO ■ 11 , M. 4! .5e!H’3 Sounds of wood set for Saturday Rep. Geiger visits Hastings students Sen. Abraham touts GOP reforms See Page 10 Seepage 2 See Page 3 News Briefs Schools OK all-day alternate kindergarten by Mary Waner Staff Wnur All-day, alternate day kindergarten has been approved for Hastings elementary schools, with the provision that one elemen­ tary in the district continue to offer a tradi­ tional five-day, half-day schedule The schedule change is for both kinder­ garten and developmental kindergarten. The Hastings School Board made the deci­ sion at its meeting Monday. Parents originally were presented with the proposed change al a May 14 meeting al Central Bfementary. where approximately 75 Ninth annual Corvette Show at Charlton Park attracts many Ovw 800 people were through the gates at Historical Chartton Park last Sunday for the wtnual Corvette Show. Watch next week’s Reminder for details on thia year’s big winners! This is one at many such events planned tor the summer season, Including the Classic Car Show slated tor Father's Day. parents attended. Al Monday’s meeting, several parents also attended, some supporting the change and other. expressing reservations. The hours may be loo long for some children this age." Tisha Harris of Onawa Trail laid the board. 'I’m concerned about the lack of attention spans of some children " Harris also contended that the traditional half day schedule "suits (kindergartners') needs of repetition and consistency" and pro­ vides them the continuity of being at school every day. Harris said the scheduling decision should focus on "the well-being of children, out adults." Cheryl Northrop of Clinton Street also said the change might result in a lack of consistency and repetition. And she wondered whether the all-day schedule would result in kindergartners losing too much lime when there are snow days. Northrip also said kindergartners now cannot participale in music, art and science, yet having them attend full days still does not provide them with access Io there pro­ grams. Northrup said she’d heard "honor stories from other districts" about all-day altemateday kindergarten scheduling. *1 feel this issue has not been handled with the greatest concern," s' e said. She advised the board that "if it tent broke, don't fix it" Teresa Howell of Coats Grove Road said she "would like to see the board adopt (the new schedule)." She said her rtaiyfarr lire at­ tended preschool for two yean and "could handle a whole day of school.* Lori Trudpron of McKeown Road sad ItM a lea of children do not go to preachool or participate in such programs aa Head Start. "When they start, they may be startiag at a full day." she said. "I ruaot see a child handling it." Kathlene Myers said she has observed while volunteering at school that a lot of time is used up getting kindr rgartnere off the bus and settled down to work and then get­ ting them ready to get beck on the bus. With the half day schedule, she said, "I found ev­ erything was hurried and rasbed." Cindy Ford of Bachman Road said "I would like to see a choice* between tradi­ tional and all-day kindergarten schedules. See KINDERGARTEN, cent, page 14 Local adult education program almost gone by Mary Waruer StaffWriter The Hastings Area School System will re­ duce its adult education program to just one class one night a week in the next academic yew. If no funding for adult education is forth­ coming from the State Legislature, the dis­ trict expects to eliminate the program alto­ gether the year after next. Superintendent Cart Schoessel said. The Hastings School Board approved the reduction in classes at its meeting Monday. Adult Education Director Beth Robb in­ formed the board previously that the program was losing money because of a lack of slate aid and a decline in enrollment. Only three students are graduating this spring from adult education. Robb said pre­ viously that enrollment was down because the economy is good and jobs are available, even to those without a high school diploma. The school will continue to be a testing center for those wishing to receive their General Equivalency Degree (GED). Schoessel said those who need adult educa­ tion classes have the option of obtaining them through the Michigan Career Technical Institute (formerly State Tech) in southern Barry County. Wyoming Park is also part of a consortium offering adult education classes, he said. Schoessel said that that "many, many other districts have eliminated their adult ed­ ucation programs over the last three to four years. "None of us are happy about doing this." he said. "We’ve always felt the need for good, strong adult education programs. That’s why we’re one of the last ones to cut it." See ADULT ED, continued page 2 Pine Rest to close Hastings clinic by Elaine Gilbert Tka note -n—inri u Mill MeUag of mm took. Tkoy rogecteRy Mod M- Md l/2-iad> iomoMo. nriabte M*d drilte, 25-foot ehoricai uxMMiou cordt, belt Mudco, freuMg rmmb od 40 tawb bnriHs. Hood* Grote of Primds tew niood 110.000 of ike eainoied $90,000 Modod io bmld the ploypaced. The *oop b MU hM a Hot of ptxyfrouud »0aip-»M IO be ipoMorad tad to M*M packet., baodpnaea aad T-ohntt through rnMtrwtioa in oeder Io robe *e mteed* finds To voiaaaeer or far moro nfreeMine call TiO Zwieraakounki M 941101 more confidential location." Zwart said. "It coion." Zwart said. AxrixtouEdjw wasn’t an issue of not enough patients... Because of turnover and staff members on Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Ser­ Volume has been very steady." leave who were the core of the Hastings vices will close its Hastinp Clinic next Pine Rest’s ultimate goal was to have Clinic. Caledonia staff have been working in week and consolidate the local practice with both the Hastings and Caledonia clinics Hastings on a part-time basis. its Caledonia location. grow to full time operations. "The question we had to face was to get The decision was a difficult one. said Dr. "This has happened al a slower pace than that clinic operating in a way that covered it­ Tim Zwart, a licensed psychologist and we would have liked, impacted primarily by self. What we needed to do was to hire some clinic manager for both Hastings and Cale­ limitations in staff time at the Hastings k>additional staff people and add support staff donia. Closing the Hastings office boils down to an administrative management team decision for the most effective use of the or­ ganization's financial and staff resources, he srid. "Our hope is that the Hastings community doesn’t view us as abandoning Hastings." he said, "because we certainly have made very good connections with the courts, physicians and referral sources. We know there's a need there. "I’m hoping that the 20-minute drive doesn't become too much of a barrier to peo­ ple still being able to get good services from the Caledonia site." Zwart said. Next Thursday will be the final day ser­ vices will be provided at Pine Rest's Hast­ ings office, located at 450 Meadow Run Drive. "Essentially, the dilemma we face is we've had two clinics operating at less than full capacity with neither one really covering ex­ penses." he said. Caledonia "has been around two-thirds and Hastings has been anywhere from a third to half-time in terms of using the space." The Hastings Clinic was created as a satel­ lite operation of the Caledonia Clinic in The bidding was competitive and a bit exciting tor the red raspberry pre Sheriff 1989. The Hastings location started in rentSteve DeBoer baked for the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling free quarters in the First Presbyterian Church Auction last Friday evening. For the second consecutive year George Anderson and several yean later opened its own office (left), owner of Thomapple Motors of Hastings, was the high bidder who took the on Court Street. The local clinic moved to pie home. This year Anderson paid $175 for the pie. $25 more than the year its current site in the fall of 1995. before. Proceeds from the auction will be used by the Chamber tor community "We actually grew busier. It (the Meadow promotions. Pictured with Anderson are auctioneer Jennifer Morawskl of Run address) was a good location for us. Appletree Auctioneering and Stienff DeBoer People really appreciated the more private. Tasty inflation...Sheriffs pie sells for $175 and make it open more on a full-time basis. As part of an organization, those decisions aren't made by me alone." Zwart said. "It’s an organizational decision and the organiza­ tion. too, has struggled in the last five or six yean with the managed care crunch and getting revenue to cover operating expenses... "I’m looking at it really as a consolida­ tion. It is a way for us to get one clinic open on a full-time basis and not have to hire additional staff. Hiring staff is expensive because it takes a lot for them to get onto the insurance panels and for them to get up to full speed in building a practice. Well be able to use existing staff and try to do a better job of being busy in one location. It really kind of came down to a stewardship of resources issue." ‘Our staff has always worked in both places, and I think there's been a sense of fragmentation for the staff as well. We have felt spread very thin. As a result. I don't think care has suffered, but it adds more stress to our lives," he said. "We know there is good demand in Hast­ ings...Clinicians that have been down there have always stayed real busy. There's cer­ tainly be a demand for our services. Why is the Caledonia Clinic going to re­ main open versus Hastings? "That was a question that we grappled with. too. Demographically. this (Caledonia area) certainly is a growing area, so the organization said it still wanted to maintain a foothold here in southern Kent County." Zwart said. The Hastings area "is a wonderful com­ munity." he added. "For a community of its size, it has a lot to offer - the medical community, especially. It's a very nice place. "Most folks (clients) we've talked with haven’t really objected too much" to switch- See PINE REST, cont. on page 2 �p»oe 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22, 1997 State Rep. Geiger talks about dead deer, visiting presidents by Mary Warner JWraMar Slate Rep. Terry Geiger. R-Lake Odessa, is not awfully fond of dead deer lying in the road, he told fourth-graders al Northeastern Elementary Iasi Enday. 'Barry County has one of the largest (number) of road lulled deer in the stale.' he said. Geiger is even less fond of the fact that no local or slate agency will assume responsi­ bility for taking care of the dead deer. Geiger said a bill he recently introduced will hope­ fully establish who is responsible for dispos­ ing of the carcasses. Geiger got to talking about dead deer dur­ ing an hour-long question and answer ses­ sion with the fourth-graders. He was invited to Northeastern as part of the students' study of stale government. Geiger told the students he frequently speaks to young people their age. and is always impressed with the type of questions they ask. Geiger answered queries ranging from whether he'd received any threatening letters front constituents to whether he'd ever met the President of the Uniled States. To the latter question. Geiger replied that he had in­ deed met the President two months ago. when Clinton spoke to the Michigan Legis­ 1 lature. Geiger said he sal in the front row while Clinton addressed the legislature, and Clin­ ton kept looking al him. Later, at a recep­ tion, Geiger said, the President asked Geiger if he was related to Keith Geiger, a former president of the National Education Associa­ tion. Geiger said yes. he was related — Keith Geiger is his uncle, he told Clinton. Clinton told Geiger that he snd Keith Geiger knew each other well. In response to the question shout threaten­ ing letters. Geiger uid he really hadn't re­ ceived any. but once got a letter from a man angry because someone was "beaming bad things from a satellite to his television, snd he wanted us to turn it off.* Geiger told the students he receives be­ tween 50 and 60 letters a day. and that "let­ ters in my office are very important." He pays attention to them, he said, because he assumes that the subject the person is talk­ ing about is important to that person, and also assumes that if one person is writing to him with a concern, other people share that concern. Geiger was asked about several different issues. including to new driver's training law. to law requiring deposits on pop cans and bottles, environmental concerns, reduc­ tions in adult education funding, drunk driv­ ing penalties and abortion. He replied to a question about why tore are no bottle deposits on punch bottles and other such beverages by saying that there has News Briefs Free legal advice offered to seniors The Legal Services organization of South Central Michigan will offer free legal advice to senior citizens from 10 a.m. to noon Friday. May 23, at to Nashville Masonic Temple, 301 N. Main St, Nashville. The service is funded by the Office of Services to the Aging and therefore is available free of charge to all people at least 60 years old who live in Barry County. A lawyer will be available to answer questions of general or specific law in private consultation on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the Barry County Commission on Aging at 948­ 4856. Youth Theatre workshops set The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will conduct its second annual Youth Theatre Guild workshop from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday June 16-27 at Fish Hatchery Park. The workshop series is open to all sixth through 12th grade students in Barry County, including this year's se­ niors. A maximum of 30 students can enroll. A $25 per participant fee will be charged and it will be due by Thursday, June 12. Enrollment forms can be obtained at all middle schools and high schools •Barry County, at the Hastings Public Library, Charlton Park and to Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office. Besides the workshops, plays will be produced and performed. Play practice will start Monday, June 30. For more information, call John Fehsenfeld al 945-3789. Geiger (left) speaks to Northeastern fourth graders. been discussion about whether such contain­ ers should have deposits put on them. A stu­ dent pointed out to him that bottle deposits make people pick up cans and bottles for to wrong reason. “They're just doing it for the money and not because toy care about the environment," to student said. Geiger told to student that “I like your at­ titude." because he believes people really should pick up bottles and cans because it's good for the environment. However, he said, in the same way some younger people wear seat belts because toy know it's safer and some older people wear seat belts because to law requires tom to. "some people pick up cans because it's good for to environ­ ment and some people do it for to money." Geiger told to students that he believes environmental conservation is important. "Once you ruin it," he said of to environ­ ment, "it's hard to fix iL "I talk a lot about protecting farm land," he said. "We need to save as much farm land as we can, because once it's gone, you can never get it back." Geiger said to legislature's decision to re­ duce aduh education funding was difficult, but "to problem we have is. how much money can we tax? We only have so much money to spend on certain things." Deci­ sions on where to appropriate money are "a constant debate we go through,” he said. "And we really agonise over it, because we know night school is good." He said he thought a proposal to make people convicted of certain drunk driving of­ fenses have a red license plate on their car would be unfair to other people who drive the same vehicle, such as the person’s Solid Waste panel to meet The Barry County Solid Watte Orntight Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Friday. May 23. al the Bany-Eaton Di,, trict Health Department. HOW. Center St.. Hartings. 'GAS’ music tour to be in Hastings Twenty-six bands from all over to U.S. and Mexico City will come to Hastings S alurday and Sunday to take part in to only Michigan stop on to "Go After Sound" (GAS) tour. The events, sponsored by "7 Ball Magazine." a national Christian music publication, will lake place at to Barry Expo Center. They will replace the Mosh Fest, which was held last year in Hastings. A variety of music will be featured, including alternative, ska, punk, surf, rockabilly, Celtic, pop, thrash, hard core, emo rock, groove core and classic rock. Music will begin both days at noon and finish around midnight A church service with praise songs and to Rev. Steve Reid's drama about Joseph will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday. There will be no admission charge, but donations will be accepted on behalf of Street Light Ministries, a Grand Rapids soup kitchen and homeless help center Tangle Town tool collection planned Anyone who has pledged to use of tools during to construction of Tangle Town is asked drop them off this al to tool collection site this Friday and Sat­ urday. Tools will be collected behind Paul Peterson's State Farm Insurance Agency at 1215 N. Broadway (right next to Bob King Park) Friday, May 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday. May 24, from noon until 3 p.m. The tools will be marked with the owner’s name and catalogued. All tools will be relumed after construction in to same or better condition than when they were received. For more information, call Mike Ponsetto at 948-9109. spouse. He uid he ii againrt abortion, but the i>we ii a difficult one — one of those where he has to assess the importance of voting ac­ cording to his own convictions versus voting according to what to majority of those he is representing believe "You've got to try to understand every­ body's ideas when you're trying to pass leg­ islation." he said. He does that by visiting his constituents and listening to what toy have to say, he said. However, he said, there are times when "I have to vote what I believe in." He said that when he was first elected to to stale house, Gov. John Engler told him, "If you think you're coming here to make easy decisions, forget iL" When making decisions on issues, he said, he will sometimes "get a lol of internal tur­ moil" where "I just don't know to right thing to do.” Al that point, he said, he will "call a prayer partner or talk to other people and ask their opinion.' Drops* to had decisions, Geiger said, ha likes his job. ”lt*s a lot of fun. I love it be­ cause it helps people.” Student art show is this weekend MqratMh Carr (left) and Kriaton Hanshaw gNa a cample ot come ol tha art ttat wM ba on dteplay at the Hastings High School art show, which is set for 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday and noon to 5 p.m. Monday at the Arts Hatchery Buiktng. Fish Hatchery Mr* " ADULT ED, cont. from page I However, he uid. "when you have acarcc resource,. it become a nutter of priorities, In other ictioi al Mpnday's meeting, the board voted to continue an informal "Schools of Choice" program with DeltonKellogg Schools. The program allows stu­ dents to transfer from one district to to other without having to meet the districts' transfer policy guidelines. The board decided not to participate in to state Schools of Choice program because to informal agreement with Delton eliminates "red tape" required by to stale. According to Schoessel, to red tape would include a re­ quirement that the district publish all of to openings it has in each grade in every school. Also on Monday, to board officially ap­ proved water and sewer agreements with to Hastings Charter Township Board .which will allow to City of Hastings to extend city waler and sewer services to to new el­ ementary on Star School Road. The City of Hastings, the Township Board, and to school district have been ne­ gotiating an agreement for several months. The city and township had disagreed on the details of providing service to to township, so no one will be allowed to hook into the waler and sewer services other than to school district The agreement calls for an eight-inch wa­ ter pipe to be laid, which may not be large enough to allow township residences to hook into to line. Schoessel said to district originally hoped that a 16-inch pipe could be laid, which would allow others to tap into the line later on. If they did so, toy would have to pay a fee, which would in part be given to the school district to recoup the cost of laying the pipe. Board member Colin Cruttenden asked at Monday’s meeting why a larger 16-inch pipe wasn't going to be installed. Bonnie Cruttenden, Hastings Township Clerk and a cousin to Colin, explained after the board meeting that "to (Hastings) City Council has made it clear that no township resident will access die waler line without a tax sharing agreement. Since such terms are unacceptable to to Township Board, it is a needless expense for the school to spend ap­ proximately $60,000 extra to build a 16-inch water main from the city limits to the school. The eight-inch waterline and the four-inch sewer forcemain will both be dedi­ cated exclusively to to school's use and all costs associated with to lines will be paid by to school." Also on Monday, the board set June 2 as the date for the annual school budget hear­ ing. It will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School. The board will examine a proposed $20.1 million budget. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Cafl 616-945-9554 The Hastings CII nic of Pina Rest Christian Mental hea Ith Services win dose its. Dr. Tim Zwart, a licensed psychologist, is the clinic manager for Pine Rests Hastings and Caledonia clinics PINE REST, continued from page 1 ing to the Caledonia Clinic, Zwart said, adding that toy seem to understand the ra­ tionale. "We're open more hours in Caledonia (than Hastings), so we've always served a fair amount of Hastings and Barry County people even with the clinic open in Hast­ ings." The Hastings office had been open 12 hours on Mondays and for a time on Wednesdays and Thursdays until hours were cut back to two days a week and then to a day and a half. Most recently, to Hastings office has been open 18 to 20 hours a week. "Our challenge will be to still maintain a presence and maintain an awareness of who we are in Hastings. It will be harder to do without us being right there." Zwart said. Pine Rest staff members will still be available to speak to Barry County churches and community organizations about mental health issues, he said. Already Pine Rest administrators have talked about another presence in Hastings sometime in the future. Perhaps, Pine Rest could "go back to what we started with (in Hastings) and have somebody on a limited basis, perhaps sharing space..." Zwart said. However, it's premature to speculate at this point, he said. "We’ll have to get settled here (in Caledo­ nia) and get our feet on the ground before we decide where we'll go. So we may backtrack a bit and re-think it.” Pine Rest offers services to all ages, from young children through older adults. "No one is exempt from to stress of life at this point." Zwart said. "Primarily it's a lot of individual counseling, couples and families. The range of problems runs the gamut from adjustment issues for kids and adults to depression, anxiety, domestic issues, domes­ tic violence, sex abuse issues, court referrals with sex offenders and juveniles, and work­ ing with kids who have attention deficit is­ sues and trying to help schools and parents understand what's going on. Besides Zwart. staff at the Caledonia Clinic include Jon Bos, the newest staff member who is a doctor level psychologist; Susan Allred, a clinical social worker, psy­ chiatrists Roger Sider and John Shetz; Jackie Boekestein, office manager, and Jody Funk, clinic secretary. Patricia Cassell, a clinical social worker, will return from leave in to fall. Hours at the Caledonia Clinic are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. until noon. Besides its main, large clinic on 68th Street in Grand Rapids and the Caledonia site, which opened in 1987, Pine Rest has clinics on the northwest and southwest sides of Grand Rapids, in Kalamazoo, Holland, Zeeland, the Butterworth Pavilion in Col­ lierville and in Iowa. "The biggest news for Pine Rest is to in­ patient joint venture with Mercy Com­ mons," Zwart said. "So some big things are happening within to entire organization at this point. That is a significant joint ven­ ture " �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22,1997 — Page 3 Abraham says U.S. Senate working hard on reform by Jason Carr Staff Writer U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham told local Republicans the Republican-controlled Congress is working on reforms of the legal and regulatory systems and transportation funding. Abraham was the guest speaker at Friday's GOP Lincoln Day Dinner, held at the Middle Villa Inn last Friday night. He said Michigan's roads was the biggest issue in the state now, "because (Republicans) have solved a number of prob­ lems that were thought to be unsolvablc." He said this was a dramatic change from when Democrats controlled the state in the 1980s when. The entire political discussion was about how to restore a semblance of Michigan's greatness." Abraham ridiculed the proposals of the Democratic-control led State House saying. The priorities of the Democratic majority seem to be the same priorities of almost complete disaster that occurred when they had complete control." He noted that the state budget had gone from a $1.8 billion deficit when John Engler look over as gov­ ernor in 1991 to a $1.2 billion "rainy-day fond." He said on the national level, efforts of the Republican majority in Congress to pass legislation are more difficult with a Demo­ cratic president. The budget agreement with President Clinton includes Republican pro­ posals of a family tax credit of $500 and a capital gains tax cut. but Abraham said hav­ ing a Republican president would allow more far-reaching legislation. "Once we start demonstrating why our ideas work, we will get a Republican in the White House," he predicted. Abraham said there is a need for legal re­ form and stated Congress started on that by changing securities litigation law and are on the brink of passing a product liability re­ form. He said the average product is 2 to 3 percent more expensive because of lawsuits He said the Congress is also close to pass­ ing a volunteer liability bill called the Volun’eer Protection Act. Abraham said worries about liability lawsuits mean that, "Chari­ ties and non-profit agencies have actually seen, for the first time in years, a decline in the number of volunteers." Republicans are also looking to provide more incentives for volunteers, he said, be­ cause. "We need to recognize that people do get left behind, but we need to help them at home, neighbor to neighbor, in our commu­ nities, in our churches and religious institu­ tions." Abraham also mentioned that there is a need for regulatory reform, pointing out that West Michigan and other areas are waiting to see the new air pollution standards from the Environmental Protection Agency. He said the total cost to comply could be $8.5 bil­ lion, "and the levels are going to be so stringent. I'm not sure any county will be able to reach attainment because it will take advances in science we simply don't have ytL" In concluding his remarks. Abraham said there is an effort to change the formula dic­ tating how much transportation money is sent back to states. He said Michigan is one of 21 "donor stales" that send more gas tax money to the federal government than they Solemn ceremonies, such as this one In Hastings Rlverskte Cemetery In 1995, will be part of the traditional observances of Memorial Day this Monday, as the nation honors its taken heroes. Memorial Day events planned this weekend A number of area communities are holding parades and services for the Memorial Day weekend. The following is a summary of scheduled ceremonies, all of which arc scheduled for Monday except in Sunfield: • Caledonia — The annual parade will start at noon Monday and proceed down Mam Street to Lakeside Cemetery, where an American Legion honor guard will bold ser­ ' vices after the parade. The honor guard will abo host services at 9 a.m. at Alaska Ceme­ tery, 9:45 a.m. at Blain Cemetery. 10:30 a.m. at Dutton Cemetery and 11:15 a.m. at Holy Comen Cemetery. • Clarksville — Clarksville's parade will begin at 8:30 a.m. • Hastings — Lineup for the annual parade will start at 9 a.m. on Boltwood Street at Felpamch. The parade route will be west on State Street to Broadway, north to West Stale Rond and west to Riverside Cemetery, where services will take place. The Legion along the route will stop at the bridge to throw a wreath in honor of Naval veterans who gave their lives. • Hickory Comers — The Hickory Cor­ ners parade starts at 10 a.m. from Cuiwallader Park at the west end of town and pro­ ceeds to East Hickory Cemetery, where ser­ vices will follow. • Lake Odessa — Services will be held at 10.30 a.m. at Lake Odessa Chapel and 11 a.m. at Lake Odessa Cemetery. The annual parade begins at noon. • Middleville — Middleville's parade be­ gins at 10:15 a.m. at TK Middle School and mil proceed down Main Street through the downtown to Mt. Hope Cemetery, where a short ceremony will follow. • Nashville — Nashville's parade begins al 11 a.m. and will proceed to Lakeview Ceme­ tery, where services will follow. • Prairieville — Prairieville’s parade be­ gins at noon from the intersection of Delton Road and Norris Road and proceeds to the Prairieville Township Cemetery. • Sunfield — Sunfield Memorial Day ser­ vices mH be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Sunfield Cemetery. Services will include the flying of a flag used on Township Supervi­ sor Jack Smith's coffin. • Woodland — Woodland Township will host services at 10 a.m. at Woodland Memo­ Bqfora dinner, former State Representative Bob Bender (left) speaks to Abraham (right) as Barry County Republican Chairwoman Vicki Jerkaitis listens in. receive back. "I think whal we should do is slop sending thal money in the Tint place. Leave the money in the states and let them deal with the problems." be Mid. He added 11 al though those 21 states represent only 42 of the 100 Senate states, they represent 60 percent of seats in the House of Representatives, which may provide a spark to changing the for­ mula. Republicans also beard from State Rep Mike Gnachka of Saginaw County. Goschka defeated incumbent Democrat Lew Dodak in 1992, when Dodak was serving as Speaker of die House. Goschka was also on a task force set up to analyze why Republicans lost control of the House in the 1996 election. Goschka said that though Republicans lost the Michigan House, the 1996 election marked the second consecutive election a ma­ jority of voters did not vote for President Bill Clinton. He said since 1993. Republi­ cans have 12 more U.S. Senators, 18 more governors and 32 more Congressmen. In noting that Republicans captured Bill Richardson's New Mexico Congressional district after Richardson was recently ap­ pointed Ambassador Io the United Nations, Goschka said, "The Demoqatic Party as we know it today is in shambles." He said that though Barry County is safely Republican, it is important for local Repub- Ail roads lead to one or another of MDA’s 230 clinics helping people affected by neuromuscular diseases 1-800-572-1717 Rte No. 97-000177-00 PRESBfT: HONORABLE JAMIS H. RSHBt. CIRCUIT JUDGE FT IS ORDCREC: 1. You are be tog sued by Plaintiff in this court ter divorce. You must filo your answer or toko other action permitted by low In ihto court at the court address. 230 West State Street. Hastings. Ml 490M. on or before May 29. 1997. If you foil to do so. a default tudgmsnl may bo entered against you ter - ------ Iatm - « - . nieu fit-.1 in 1— m<s ■ww irewt m mw comp, 3. A copy of this order shall bo sent to Gary Rolland Bobords at his test known address by cer­ tified mail, return receipt requested. before the date of the last publication and the proof of moil­ ing be Med wi* fhh cot,'1 Hon. James H. Fisher Circuit Judge (5/22) Have a story idea? Cai us at 945-9554 HOM TOWNSHIP BAMY COUNTY, RMCHIPAN PERSONS: Ptetotm. At • session of sold court held at the Circuit Court for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 17th day of April, 1997. Vicki Jertreu NOTICE of ADOPTION of ORDINANCE STATS OF HMMBAN (616) 577-0020 Other guests at the dinner included State Repreaenlative Terry Geiger. Sure Senator Joanne Emmona and repeesenutivea from the offices of Cangsaremen Vent Ehlera. Peres noeuira ana roc* aannn. Chauwotnan of the Barry County GOP is TO: THE RESIDENTS AND MOFCRTY OWNERS OF HOFE TOWNSHIF, BARRY COUNTY, IMCHtGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED LEGAL NOTICES: Robert 5. Sykes Jr. P4O465 Attorney ter Plaintiff 230 Woof Mein Street P.O. Boe 123 beans to get a Mgh turnout of voters to help re-elect Engler and elect other Republican to statewide office. HIGHWAY rial Park, with guest speakers and perfor­ mance by the Lakewood High School band. GARY ROLLAND ROBORDS. Defendant. Senator Spencer Abraham spoke about Republican efforts In Congress at Friday's GOP Uncoin Day Diner. Adoptsd o Resolution supporting change of ton­ ing to PUP at Gilmore Museum. kdnptod a Resolution supporting a charge of 1300.00ter Funerals held after 4:00p.m. Mon. thru Sot. S375.00 on Sunday. Adopted 1997/90 Rood Resolution. Adopted a Resolution accepting Transfer of Employment wWh McCormick Enterprises. Battle Crook. Accepted Moy Bills Totaling SI 2.630.67. Respectfully. Dobra Dewey-Perry RUTLAND aSfn TOWMBMP Board Rtetetag May 14. 1997 7:30 p.m. — Regular Meeting — All board members present and about sixty residents. Motion to approve minutes of the April 9 and April 10. 1997 mootings. Motion to approve the fireworks permit for Algonquin Lake Association. Vouchors approved foe payment treasurers and Zone Adm. reports received ond placed on filo. Motion not to accept Planning ond Zoning's recommendation to deny, ond to grant the request from R-5 to C-1 for 100 feet on the westerly edge of this property and the rest of the entirety C-3. Motion to direct the Planning Commission to review and update the Land Use Plan. Motion to adopt Ordinance *50. Moton to adopt Ordinance *51. Motion to receive the Ordinance io rs-nns the west 100 foot to C-1 and the rest of the entirety C-3. Adjournment at 6:45. Respectfully submitted Batbaro Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M idwords ($/») PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at Its regular meeting held at 7 JO pjn. on May 12, 1907, at the Hope Township Hall, the Township Board of Hope Township adopted the following Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 17, which le eummarlad ae eel forth below. SI "ON L TITLE. This Ordinance Is entitled the "Hope Township Land Drvision Ordinance". SECTION IL PURPOSE. This Section note forth the purpose of this Ordinance. , SECTION HI. DEFINITIONS. This Section eete forth the definitions of terms used In this Ordinance. SECTION IV. PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENT FOR LAND DIVISIONS. This Section provides that land In the Township shell not be divided without the prior approval by the Township Assessor or other off Iclsi designaled by the Township Board and makes sxcoptlone to thia approval requirement for iana in a recorova ptat ana tor •xampi spins bb □Piirwo in me uramance. SECTION V. APPLICATION FOR LAND DIVISION APPROVAL This Sactton Mts forth the filing requirements for Township Lend Division approval, Including a survey map or tentative parcel map, history of the land proposed to be divided, application fee and other items specified in this section. SECTION VL PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR LAND DIVISION APPROVAL. This Section provides that the Township Assessor or other designee shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the proposed land division within X days after receipt of the application and sets forth the procedure to be followed In making ouch decision. SECTION VN. STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL OF LAND DIVISIONS. This Section sets forth the standards governing approval of proposed land divisions, including compliance with Township Zoning Ordinance lot dimension requirements, the State Land Division act, and this Ordinance. SECTION VML ALLOWANCE FOR APPROVAL OF OTHER LAND OTVP BIONS. This Section provides for the creation of a parcel designated as "not a development site, as defined under 1967 PA 288, an amended". SECTION DC CONSEQUENCES OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH LAND DIVISION APPROVAL REQUIREMENT. A parcel created In noncompliance with this Ordinance shall not bo eligible for any building permits, or zoning approvals, and shall not bo rscognlzed as a separate parcel on the assessment roll. SECTION X. PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance shall bo doomed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed 90 days or by both such fine and Imprisonment. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this ordinance shall also be subject to a civil action seeking Invalidation of the land division and appropriate Injunctive or other relief. SECTION XL SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are SECTION XII. REPEAL All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed, except that this shall not bo construed to repeal any provision In the Township Zoning Ordinance or Building Codos. SECTION XIII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect Imme­ diately thirty (30) days following its publication, after adoption. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that true copies of the above­ summarized Ordinance may from and after the date of publication of this Notice be inspected or purchased at the address set forth below. Sylvia W. Forster, Cfork Hope Township 5463 Wall Lake Rood Hastings, Ml 48058 (616) 946-2464 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22, 1997 LETTERS.,.from cur readers Rutland board guilty of ‘breach of trust’ Dear editor: Wednesday. May 14. 1997, should be marked on our calendars as a black day for Rutland Township government, and the following is not an attack on the individuals, but rather a commentary on their most undemocratic and senseless decision. Our Township Board effectively removed a comtmiuonal safeguard against the wanton and unconscionable misuse of land. Limiting occupancy without adequate prior notice and packing Ac audience was a stroke of real brilliance. Limiting discussion to two minutes choked off any challenges and presence of a sheriff's deputy was a nice touch of tyranny, too. However, in spile of the self-righteous ob­ jections from the supervisor concerning a let­ ter from Neighbors for Proper Zoning that ap­ peared in the May 13 edition of the Reminder, we stand by everything primed therein as fac­ tual. including figures about expenditures on the zoning process the supervisor so vehemently objected to. (He later apologized to John Fehsenfeld because the figures came from his own office — a fact that conveniently failed to make media reports). All of the documents we used from this emire process Don’t meddle in assisted suicide Tv the editor: Wbm • circu. these lorn. politic ixnx are perform^ in their desperate enema Io coovia Dr. Jack Kevorkian guilty in an assisted suicide. Jana Good, an assistant to Kevorkian, also was io be tried with Kevorkian, even though it wm well known she is dying of pancralic cancer The trial for the two. as it was near at hand, suddenly changed when it was decided na so include Good in the Kevorkian-Good trial. The reason wasn't really humanitarian. Il was because Good, dying of joaenxue cancer, would make the jurors feel sympathy for her and the result would be bosh Good and Kevorkian being judged not guilty. The polfociasu went so badly Io have Kevorkian convicted, it appears they'll nop at This is Kevorkians fourth trial. Three previous trials proved Kevorkian not guilty. No one. I stress, no one has the right to con­ trol. dictate or meddle in the private lives of others, whether it's doctor-assisted suicide, and yes. I'll add abortion. No church, no politicians, no out siders whatever, have that right, h's strictly a personal choice decided on between a doctor and his or her patiem. No outside interference should be loierased This is a land of freedom of choice, freedom of privacy. La's make certain those rights are kept, na taken away nor denied any one. Those who oppose physician-assisted suicide, if they want to. can go on living with a terminal illness, dim's long suffering, filled with unbearable pain, dot would be their choice, their right. No one has the right to deny them that choice. But they should na require such unbearable pam and suffering of those who maarad ware doctor-assisted suicide. Such forceful behavia is m iaelfa crime, by denying others ■ .Until a sure cure for terminal illnesses such as Alzheimer's. Lou Gehrig's Disease, roarer AIDS and others is finally discovered, foe right a> physician aid in dying should never be denied Io those who ware k. Prom foe depth of my beast I aak those op­ posed to dnetnr aasutrd suicide to be opea minded, mature and stop trying to control, dfctrne. meddle in the private Uvea of others' right to freedom of choice. I’d suggest to those opposed to aaaisaed suicide to spend their matey wisely giving it to the different organizations trying desperate­ ly to discover an abaolute cure for the preaemly incurable illnesses. They'd be doing na on­ ly themselves, ba others a huge favor. There would then be no reason for people, when an The opposition should band together Totheedfoar: I am wramg shorn the people who oppose Wal-Mart. Now you know what we meant when our goverasnem officials sold us down foe river on here a Welcome Corners. When foe dtnens did na warn a John Deere Deafer. We were told. "You ought a> accept it with wide open arms, it is progress, k it good for jobs and business '' Where were you when we did na ware thia! k's different when it comes to your arighhrwhnnd. Now you know we all should have stuck together. Ba apery aboa yaw hick. We bad to pa i^ wifo k. you should loo Maybe your neighborhood will be next. Elden Shellenbarger Nancy Shelfeubargre Hastings HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since /&56 Pubtohed by Masdegs lumr, tote. A Drvtsion of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 (616) 945-0554 John Jacoba President Joyce Ryan Treasixef Fradartc Jacoba Vice Prwidanf tMphgn Jacoba Secretary •NEWSROOM • DavxJ T. Mxmg fEaeor) Elaine Gtoert (Assistant Ed**) Barbara Gall Jason Can Cindy Smit h Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Mabel Kathryn Seelye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CiasuMd ads accepted Monday through Fnday I a m io u 30 pm. Sthxday 6 X am - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy O'Neill Dan Buerge UtoscripCiaa *25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year eisewbere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastmgs. Ml 49059-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 4905Q absolute cure is a certainty, to want as they now do doctor-assisted suicide. Hoepice stresses quality of life is whal's im­ portant. in keeping alive terminally ill pa­ tients. They oppose assisted suicide. Quality of life? Lou Gehrig's Disease is where one dies alter a slow, lingering illness from loss of speech, neck support, trouble swallowing, difficulty breathing weaknesses throughout the body. "Quality of life?" I call it. among other ter­ minal illnesses criminal to keep alive people, who seek help and will eventually die of Uagerinv Maroaro Asaisted suicide is their friend. Death is their friend. La's stop this foolishness of forcing people to live. Be kind, compassionate and andermanding instead I'll end this letter with a card received from Alzheimer Disease Research Rockville. MD: "An Alzheimer's Plea" "The song of the birds, I cannot hear. The flowers I canna smell. I canna remember the ones I loved and things lhal I knew to well. I cannot we the wooderous sights, my eyes no longer can see. The sating sun. the stars at eight. foe beauty of a tree I canna cry. I have ao sears and ya my bean is filled with fears. I, canna speak as 1 did before, my voice has faded away. I'm in a world all of my own. I canna even pray. 1 know no difference bet­ ween day and night. Time means nothing to me. I canna tell the wrongs from right. Oh! God. what has happened to me? I long to feel foe wader touch of someone to light the way someone to lead me oa of my world, and turn foe eight iaao day . I need a strong and gentle hand, someone who understands, someone who would guide me. out of these strange and dtetaatiaafa. -Fred A. Des Can anyone read this poem and still oppose phjiirian aMinrd suicide until an absolute cure it discovered? Justine McLean Hasting arc authentic copies from township files and arc available to al! who seek the truth Yes. our reference to "dead fish*' was a deliberate attempt to wake up slumbering Rutland taxpayers and earned the charge that it was nd "mature." Not nearly as immature, however, as the board's performance that would cause such a great champion of free ex­ pression and vigilant opponent of oppressive government — Thomas Jefferson — to sit right up in his grave. That's what is sad. This rubber stamp group has opened the way to unnecessary plunder of land and worse — taken away a basic right of the people — local control thr . a especially despiriting to those who provided all the groundwork and advice that was so disrespectfully ignored. This is not to mention further disillusionment for those who would serve. No wonder people share an opinion that government stinks. It is generally accepted that in our system anyone can start a business, anywhere, if the proposed she has been previously and proper­ ly zoned for that purpose. It has been, and will continue to be our argument, that in spile of an overwhelming mountain of evidence, this board acted imprudently and unwisely in overturning the Planning Commission’s unanimous recommendation not to rezone. According to one individual's comments in the media, perhaps blinded by dollar signs, "anybody with any common sense who looks at this property has to be able to see that it should be zoned commercial.” Does this mean that all these landowners who objected don't have any "common sense?" Gee. not even consultants and former trustees? Is the Planning Commission, even, without "commen sense?” How let down and angry they all must feel! And isn't it tt shame that some of the media — especially Channel 3 TV — completely missed the point and made it sound like little old Hastings was embroiled in a bitter, divid­ ed battle with that poor big old downtrodden store that really has set its sights on making this community its next victim. Where is a good investigative reporter when we need one? Any business that has to improperly push and buy its way into town isn’t exactly my kind of good neighbor. This unfair and improper exploitation of due process, in my opinion, is such a clear breach of trust to devastating and insulting to Rutland residents and the environment that it ranks right along with squeezing the life out of the dove of peace and expecting it not to even whimper a protest. 1 farther suggest that anyone who has any "common sense” can recognize that this board is not cut out for a job of such responsi­ ble magnitude. ' Meil F. Braendle Rutland Township Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters Io the editor from readers but there are a few concHions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements ere: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Fathers and daughters As we approach Father's Day June 15. il seems appropriate io reflect on a special kind of relationship, that of fathers and daughters. Many fathers find parenting daughters a mystery. Some admit they "haven't got a clue” about how to talk or play with their daughters, especially after they grow beyond the preschool age. One thing is certain. Fathers are important to daughters throughout their lifetime. Part of a father's rote is to provide leadership in his family and instill a sense of security and pro­ tection for his daughter. She then can fee! confident that she has a safety net to catch her if she falls and someone to provide for her needs until she can do so herself. Jack and Jerry Schreur have written a wonderful book, "Fathers and Daughters — What Daughters Need. What Only Dads Can Give.” They emphasize two things that every dad must provide for their daughters. 1) Security, which is accomplished by providing for her physical needs and befog involved in her life on a regular and consistent basis and 2) affections, which is demonstrated through tone of voice, touch and non-verbal language. In a similar way. Robert Wolgemuth speaks to the need for fathers to provide appropriate affection for their daughters in his book, "She Cals Me Daddy.” He writes, “Hold your daughter when she’s a baby and stroke her face with your hand, visit her room just before she goes to steep, and Idas her good night. Hug her with your whole arms — wrap her up tike a Htofat. Let her heart know dut she is abaohneiy secure in her daddy’s arms." Woiganuth lata emphasizes that a daughter’s need for appropriate touch knows no age limitation. I hove counseled many women who enter therapy with a history of broken relationships and depression. Some of these women have had fathers who were emotionally unavailable. They move through life trying to replace that lost attention and somehow get filled emotionally. They often choose men who are rmnhnaully distant and vow to win them over, thus filling the void created in their father/daughter relationship. I would like to encourage all fathers to be rmnrinnally and physically availabte to your daughters. Spend time with them. laugh with than, talk with than, praiat them, share your faith wifo them, tell them tha you love than and la than be a pan of your life. Faforn of school age aad adofeacea danghaax arad to aak their girUwha they like io do. rrranaaliriri differ and creativity is foe key. Some poaefoilitiea include: hiking, bowl­ ing. flying kifea, going oa far a breakfast date. aad taakiag a define sand caatte. Con­ versations on naturally unfold ss you work on projects together. I recall fond memories of talking with my dad at he worked on my nut bucket of a car in preparation for my reams trip to college. Finally. I would like to encourage lather, who have experienced divorce Io maintain a strong commitment to fathering your dngflmn. Your daughter's need k> have a positive coasmction wifo you doee na change afore your marriage eadt. la fea, the is ex­ periencing many losses a foa time of divorce. Yoa am give bre foe gift of love, sacurity and lability m a ri^fe dad. Know Your legislators: U.S. Sanftta Spuncer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 90510. phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531./tick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 5430055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Qov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22,1997 — Page 5 What’s all the fuss about Social Security? (TMs u the fin of a two-pan irries on Social Security) A recent cartoon shows a fortune teller and ter customer coesuking a crystal ball. "I see you getting Social Security when you retire." Ite fortune teller says. Thinks the customer. ••Now I know she’s s fake " Obviously. concerns over the future solven­ cy of Social Security are growing. fueled by media reports spelling out the impending demise of our nation's retirement trust fond. Workers currently paying into the system wonder if there will be any money left by the tune they retire, while the 3} million retirees Md 10 million disabled workers, survivors aad dependent children who are already draw­ ing benefits wonder how long those checks win keep coming. Before any of us start losing sleep over the Item of Social Security, let's lake a good look at tew b works, wtas its current status is aad what challenges lie ahead. Examining the facts may actually inspire some confidence in a system that has been very successful. by anyone's standards. Cosurety to what you may have been led to believe. Social Security is quite healthy and teould remain so for many yean. In fact, in 1996. Social Security received $60 billion more in tax revenue than it paid out to beneficiaries. These extra dollars are held in Use Social Security trust fund sad are referred to as “sarptas” finds. Cuneus law mandates das these surplus funds be invested in U.S. Treasury bonds within the trust fond. With dtoae facts in hand, it's dear that the current saute of Social Security is good. So, if there is enough to pay current bMficiaries. and a large surplus is tucked safety sway in treasury bonds, why all the fine about Social Security? The concern begun when we look toward the ftmue health of the fond. In order to understand why the future could bring problems, we need Io look first at the pant Soda! Security was signed into law ss part of We New Deal following the Great Depresuoa This 1935 law called for Social Security to pay full retirement benefits to etigfote tensAdarics at age 65; yet. the average life expectancy U that time was less than 62 yean. Initially. moat people didn't live long enough to receive Social Security. Today, most people live an average of 76 years, yet the eligible age for drawing full benefits is still 65. This means that Social Security is now paying retirees for 10 to 15 years, and the system was simply not designed to pay for dus long. The original puspore of Social Security was to provide a social safety net that would keep Ite nrtfira of the retired and disabled above fee poverty level. It was. aad U.S psy-ss-yougo system. Coaeritatioae from taxes on cur­ rent workers are imrrirliurty given to retirees. When Ite system started, about 45 workers paid taxers for every retiree receiv­ ing benefits. Today. te<V*e live longer aad have fewer children The result is a current redo of just 3.2 workers for every retiree. By 2030, when ite last of Ite baby boomers retire. ■ will likely be 2-to-l. To understand Ite impact there ratios have on tte tyrant's strength, late a look at Ite aamten. la 1995. about $2,600 was paid into fee syetom by every worker (including tte employer's matching payment). The average payoat to each Social Security redpiew was Congratulations Renae Apsey on your Associates Degree as a Legal Secretary on May 15. 199 7 from KCC FINAN-C1AL Wal-Mart brings job opportunities It seems to me that the proposed Wal-Mart has become a moot argument The needs for Wal-Mart far out weigh the arguments against Wal-Mart being placed here. First, we have had welfare reform in America. People who have been on Medicaid and food stamps are now off the public dole, and they need to work. Wal-Mart would allow the chance for people in this county to become employed and become productive citizens. The need for jobs far outweighs the en- /untoM by. . . Maili D. ClwManaen of Edward 0. $7,944. With tte current 3.2-to-l ratio, a surplus of funds is still creased. However, if tte expected ratio of two workers for every retiree becomes a reality, it is clear that tte current system will not be able to sustain its future obligations. If Social Security is a pay-as-you-go system, why do we have a surplus in the trust fond? In 190. Congress realized that Social Security would face big problems in the future since birth rates had declined and retirees were living longer That same year. Congress passed laws that increased tax revenues into Social Security by raising payroll taxes aad income taxes paid oa Social Security benefits. These laws contributed Io tte surplus collec­ tion. which are designed to provide a cushion for a system that ia expected to be underfund­ ed within !5 yean. If you're wondering whether tte fond's surplus can pick up tte slack, tte answer is yes. In 2012. when experts estimate payouts will exceed tax revenues to the fund for tte first time, ite trustees of the fund will start withdrawing interest and principal to mate up for tte revenue shortfall. This will allow Social Security Io continue Io meet its obliga­ tions — for a time. In 2030. it ia estimated that all surplus dollars will be depicted, and pro­ jected tax revenue for that year will cover on­ ly 73 percent of the fund's expected obliga­ tions. This is why experts say the fund will be "bankrupt" in 2030. All of tte recent discussions in the news about Social Security deal with tte expected probfesns in 2030. In our next article, we will discuss some of tte proposed solutions. Second, people tn this town do shop at Wal­ Mart. However, they do it in Charlotte. money not spent in our community. Keeping the people who shop at Wal-Mart in Barry County is good for our community and our county. As for the mall. 1 believe Kmart can com­ pete effectively with Wal-Mart for customers. Michael MOb Have you noticed how the condition of Hastings Road changes as you drive north and cross into another county? It is my understan­ ding that roads that are not promptly plowed If you’re concerned about increased poroom of Hastings Road is well maintained HMtiagi Towadtip The Hastings Banner GRADUATION IKUL will be June 5th Senior photographs taken anywhere other than White’s Photography need to be dropped off at the Reminder office by May 30,1997 hIswgsBaNNER NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 9, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, to determine the necessity of a Down­ town Parking Assessment District. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, 102 South Broadway, or call 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay service 1-800^49-3777 or 945-2468. EverU Q. Manshum City Clerk Don’t Put Your Baby’s Health On The Line. TJrCtecffarxg Sti liw Cm Ur Cue <f Far Bdn Wanted: People who make a difference for life. During National Emergency Medical Services Week, Bronson will host a free series of EEEEfiEEEEO educational sessions for southwest Michigan emergency medical providers. It’s our way of saying thanks to the dedicated men and women who respond to emergencies and provide '. .■’f'z, ’ wo are so proud ’ of you and your OCCOmoW-monti J compassionate, professional care every day - people who make a difference for life. Sessions will be held at the Bronson Gilmore Ginter for Health Education. Registration is required. Please call HcalthAnswers* at 1-800-451-6310 or (616) 341-7723. 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Bombs and Other Bad Boys C. Michael Buechlcr, MD Director, Bronson Trauma Service 2 credits (IPS/Triage) From invitations to table covers, we have everything you need to throw a first-class graduation party! Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday - Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 Bronson is southwest Michigan's only Level I Trauma Center. (Xnmiur lipmnM LVTAimsuWu Uftte-r AmMaecr ISjl BRONSON �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22, 1997 Nashville officials may make zoning violations civil Nashville officials are looking at ordinance changes that would make policing zoning violations less cosily for the village. Village Council members discuss such changes at a recent meeting with attorney Terry E. Tobias, who said that to make vio­ lations non-criminal would lesson legal costs, and perhaps help to speed up the pro­ cess when taking steps to bring residences into compliance. "In 1993 legislative action allowed munic­ ipalities to de-criminalize (violations of) or­ dinances like junk can." he said, "It is far more effective to enforce zoning as non­ criminal and is quicker and of course cheaper." Tobias, who represents many other vil­ lages in Southwest Michigan, related some experiences in Thomapple Township follow­ ing a decision to change ordinances there. He described a reoccurring violator who eventu­ ally was forced to abide by their zoning with very little cost incurred by the township. “It eliminated a lot of work for our office, and in the end saved a lot of money." he said. "This particular violator had junk cars and trucks on his property and the township sent him a simple notice with a list of violations. When the first notice was ignored, three violations were issued and he had to appear in court." Thai's where the biggest savings came to the township, according to Tobias, who said that if still a criminal matter, attorneys would have to be present and the person charged with the violation could even ask for a jury trial. "Because Thomapple Township had de­ cided to decriminalize that zoning ordinance, it could be taken care of with an informal hearing, much like a traffic violation." he said. He went on to describe the hearing as a conversation between the municipality's zoning administrator and the property owner. No attorneys need be present and a court magistrate wruld decide who was to prevail in the case. "The township never had an attorney at the hearing and they won." he said. (Wou/iih at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches PIACI COMMUNITY CHUBCH or GOO, 1330 N Broadway. Hasting*. Phoae 945 3195 Worship, praisiag. lelfowstap Sunday. 10 a an and 6 P«. Wadeaaday 7 p m Abo Rabbow Learaiag Career, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. SAMY CO. CHUBCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Mbhieae Aw.. Norman Herron. Mereaer HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABKRNACLE, 502 E. Grand St.. Haitiagi. Pastor David Bergen. IMWK or 648-2667 Sunday School 10 am.; Sunday Moran* Worafap 11 a.m.; Sunday Ema* Service 6 p.m.; Thursday BMe Saady 7 p.m. If irecruatad in a tree Meme dimc sotoy, ptcaae cat far more detail*. Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Gragbill. Senior Pastor; Rev. Donald Brail. Aaaociate Pastor Phone MS-9121. Sunday - *43 School: 10:45 a.m. whip. 3K» p.m WOODGROVE RRETHRE? CHRISTIAN PARISH. 488' Coat* Grow Rond Pretor Ben Her rfc*. WMdmr acceuMe and efavreor Sunday School 9 30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Moetmg*. Junior Senior Hiah. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Larry HuMey. Pretor Church phone 945-4995 Office Horn Wed./Thun 9 am to 12 noon Katy Cotto, choir director Sun day moruiag 9:30 a m. Sunday School. 10:43 a m Morning Wor Ohip; 6.-00 p.m. Evenn* Service WeMaeday 6:45 p.m. Warrion (gredre K-fab). Youdi FeUowstap 6:43 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (grade* 7W42R) Thursday 7.00 p.m QUIMBY UNITED hMIHOOai CHURCH M-79 Wore. Pretor Snare Trowbridge (616) 943-9392. Sunday School 10 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedv Creek Rd.. I mi. South. Pretot Brent Branham Phone 623-2215 Sunday School at 1000 a m.; War dup 11XD a m ; Eware* Scmce re 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer BMe 7: 00 p.m CHURCH OF THE MAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way RredaU litrmtn. Pastor Sunday Servicea; 9.43 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 1100 ajn. Monun* Wonlup Service; 6:00 p.m. Ewnn« Service. Wedaaeduy: 700 p.m. Servicea far Adah*. Teem and Children ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, irertm* a 502 E. Bond SL (Naronp* Church of God teilihn*). 9 a.m. Holy Conmnmion lot and 3rd Sunday*. Morning Prayer 2nd end 4th Sundays. 192S prayer book taed at all service*. For more inforarebou cal! 948-9327 or Rev. David T. Hrerwich. vicar at 948-2101. St Andrew's is a port of the bdrpru dent Anglican Church Canada Synod PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49030. Pastor foephen Wr*fa. (6I«) 738-3021 .m.; Sunday School 11.00 a.m.; p.m. Wednesday, BMe Study. 7.00 THORNAPPLE VALLEY ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2413 McCann Rd.. Hremg*. Ml 490M Freher Gale Johnson, Vicar. Phone 623-2030 (Delton) aher 6 p.m. weekday* or all day weekend*. Sue day Mornta* Mare 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. FIRST BAFTET CHUHCH. 309 Muaic. Morning WorMp 9:43 and 11:00 a.re wl 11:00 WILCOMI CORNIR8 UNITED METHODIST CHUBCR. 3183 N. Braadway, Haren**. Ml 49038 Pomor Cart Ijtchfkld Name 367-4061 or Durtent Pickard. MS-9974. Wor­ ship Service*: Sunday. 9:00 a.m.. Rev. Kea Vaught; 11:00a.m . Rev Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:43 a m. for all *a 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to H <M) p.m BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p m Community Brvakfret on dure Saturday curt moaah IXJO a.m.. freewill offering. We welcome you to our church fmmly with dm warmth of Ori*t‘» Low. and the fellowship of people who cate. office for 948-8004 more information. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Mirhaal Amon. Paator Phone 9434414. Sunday. May 23 — 8.00 R 10:43 Holy Cnremirelna; 9:30 Streby School (aS apm). Thursday. May 22 IOO Rreh Circle; 7:30 Adnh Choir. t.00 AA. Friday. May 23 - 7.00 Wadd. Rah. Saturday. May 24 200 Wedding; 800 NA. Tuesday. Mny 27 - 700 SS SMf. Wednes­ day. May 21 - IDOO Wordwaichers; 700 Adventurers. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Of Worship 10:43 a. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G. Kent Reher. Pretor. SaUy C. Keller. Dmctor. Noah's Ait Preschool. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (famorty Re Haaungs Grace Brathrea Church). 600 Me foody - Shorin* Ypur Faith. 3:30 p.m. Youdt me trie* with • Youth With a Message ". MS-9224; 6:30 p.m. - BMe ready ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 905 S. Jefferson Fatter Charles Fiacher. Pastor Trereric) Mata 4:30 p.m ; Sunday Marne* IW am. and 11:00 a m.. ConfcaaioM Saturday 4:004:30 pm ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Chariea Fbcher. Pastor. A miwoc of SI. Rare Creholk Church. Haren**. Timitoy hfaaa 9:30 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MA1NSTHEET SAVINGS BANK Member FD I C. WHEN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FD I C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings ROSLEY PHARMACY ■Prescriptions’ - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Tobias said that in that particular case, once the defendant was found in contempt for not following the court's orders, the township was able to collect costs, authorized entry to the property and could then clean up the property without expense Hazel Lucilk Scott DELTON-Mn. Hud Lucille Scott, ige 77, fonnerty of Dehoa, paaed atny Wedaeaday, May 14, 1997 at Borge* Medical Cceaer. Kalammo. She wu bora Mach 13, 1920 ia South Haven, the daughter or Ralph and Minnie (Brown) Harrington. She Mended South naven senoott. Mn. Scon wu married to William Scon on February 7, 1947. They owned aad operated the Scon Dairy Farm on Mi Jer Rd. for many yean. She also did dotneatkhouae cleaning for a aunber of yean. She w* pneadad ia death by her Mband. William on Sepeaber 1, '98* aad a daoglaer, Suaan Sena in 1969 Mn. Sena is nrvivod by two soon. Bin -Butch- (Billie Jo) Sena of Chariot* aad Mike (Pam) Scoa of Hickory Comers; grandchil­ dren. Bill, Jr.. Michelle, Nicki snd Kevin; one brother. Robert Harrington and a past grandson. Cremation has taken place ■ her rrqarrl A graveside rnrat orial service wu held at Prairieville Cemetery on Saturday, May 17, 1997. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. to taxpayers. "Cost for cleanup could then be imposed as a lein on the property. Why would you want to spend public funds?" he said. Tobias commended the Barry County courts, telling Nashville officials that he felt they had been very supportive of village ef­ forts in the past. "They have really stood behind communi­ ties to make this work," he said. "I can't say enough good things about the civil infrac­ tion ordinance." What about other violations? One big concern of village officials is rental proper­ ties. Could ordinances pertaining to rentato« also be made non-criminal? ■ The answer is yes. according to Tobiaa.He said that the village could cite the occu­ pant and inform the landlord of the violation, which could be grounds for terminating a lease, if a health hazard. See ZONING, page 14 Maryrv^^/^*^^" |LauraJeame Coewme| PORTLAND-Uura Jeanne Convene, age Memorial aervicuwUl be held at 2:00 pm. on Saturday, May 24,1997 at Ldghaon Untied Methodist Church with Reverend Ray Town­ send. Incmed at 4110 2nd. St. ia Caledonia. There will be visitation held from noon to 2.-00 pm. aad aauher vialtaboo will be held from 3.-00 to 5:00 pm. after the memorial services. Memorial services for Robert Leaaon Sharpe, 87, who died April 16, 1997 are plaaeed for Friday, Msy 3<X 1997. Aa 11:00 am. service will be held at Ite EaaminsaerPresbystiianCtarchiaEaaiLaaeiagfoUowedbyal.-OOp.nl service ante First Preebyterisa Church in Hastings with burial at Rivenide Cm tarry. Jamet Kemeth Gogguu Kerosetft L. Steveni of Nmhville, formerly of Grand Blanc and 1997 st Pennock Hospital He wu born on October 20,1923 in Flint, the son of Andrew and Martha (Ptnengill) Stevens Mr. Stevens wu a veteran of World War II and married Shirley Rogen in 1947, Me died in 1911. He mariad Toiaa Donavan in IMt. He ntned fro* Chevrolet Manufoctariag la Flint In 1976 aft*10 years of aervice. He wu a lifetime member tUplviaoe VFW Post *40(7 and Hale VFWP0K *7343, Mrving in the color guard at boh posts and at Hale American Legion PM 9421 Mr. Stevena saved to Nashville ia May 1995 aad eajoyed hunting, flaking and oil pausing. He wu pracedad in death by IM wifo, Shir­ ley; oneaoa, Edarsd; two braMn, Mdvia and Ivan aad three stem, Marvel PoUad, Gen Waith snd Helen Osborn. Mr. Stevens is survived by his wife, Toles; daughter aad son-in-law, Mary and Charles Mead of NaMville; son aad danghur-in-law, Kenneth and D’Joni Stevens of Washingtoe; son, Michael Stevens of NaMviOe; eight granddulMen. Kim, Tamaw, Amber, Jonathon, Krisa, Pam, Laura and Karen; mverat great gnuDcniKvcfig orocncr ana sunv-inlaw, George aad Thelma Stevens of Flint; sister-in-law, Belva Tunmr of Capac; several brothna-in-law; sistera-in-law; nieces and "tamil services were held Friday, May 16, 1997 st the Maple Valley OapMCeuh* Funeral Home, Nashville. Remad Laator L*cLiroo( cmoaiea. ounai kkk puce st rum Manorial Part Ormnriy in Hat Memorial coatrihMans may be made to the Americaa Heart Association. LOWELL - Mr. Jama Kenreth Gotziu. 84, of Lowell ireat home to be with his Lad on Monday, May 19, 1997. He wu tutu os Septrniter 23, 1912 in Bowse Towndiip, tte atm of Jama M. and Botha M (Koakle) Goggins. He wu ite founds of Shady Acres Farm w n- _------ a-a- * ■ — -tai SI wncre nc proviaoa nay noct ina t naing umnc to auny people. For many years he owned ite Nonhead Be* Store on Plainfield Ave. end 1** in life wu a sates repreaemaiive for VaaAadei Owyster-Plymouth aad retired from Ttemete Oicnotet-Buick in Lowell. Wood at Lowell, Ftilren aad Pedro Rodrigeea of Eat Graad Rapids, Jama and M*ti Ooggim of Lowell. Micheel aad Seen Goggtea cf Mukegoa, Patrick aad Peggy Goggim of Picnon; 19 grandchildrea, 13 greet graadchUdrea; one broth*, Francis and Mary Ellen Goggia of Hastings; two dates, Mrs Beatrice Omnody aad Mrs. Sal Wideraki both at Grand Rapids; aieca aad neptews. The Uavgy cfChrtatiaa Burial is beiag held on Ttenday, May 22 ■ noon ■ St Patrick’s Catholic Church. Parnell with Rev. Father Wayne Wheeler u Cetebraat Burial will take place ■ Si Patrick's Cranny. Thoae planning an expreuioe of sympathy are aaked to consider ehterMasaa or Visiting »v--, - n- ' - nurec nocptcc. Edward G. Schultz CALEDONIA - Edward G. Sdmta. age 93. of Catedoma, paaaed away Monday, May 19. 1997 at Tbonaooie Manor Private services win be held Friday, May 23, 1997 at Lakeview Cemetery ia Caledonia Arrangements woe nude by Wren Funeral Home ia Hutinga. Ebner A. ‘AT Wheeler 9:30and 1100a.m., Sunday mornu« Worship Servicea. The 9:X ternx b broadcare over WBCH — AM and FM; ranery b provided daring bodt servicea; 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour in Re Dinu* Room Monday. May 26 Mtrenrial Day - Church Office Oouad Tueaday. May 27 - 700 Srepten MMsren — Dining room. WnMeudey. May 28 - 7.00 p.m. "Joseph" rehearsal. "Tangle Town" constntctioa begin* today. BASTINGS F1BST UNITED MTTHOOIST CHVBCH. rar—r ol Oraea awi Church areeu. Or. Baffoad W. Coe. Pwrir. Craig Sagen. Orgii a ad Drrecwr <« Music and Christian Education. Church phone (616) 943-9574 Bar­ rier free buikfang with elevator to all floor*. Broadcart of wonhip aervice owr WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS. May 23: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee FeUosrahip 10:30 a.m.; Wonhip 11:00 a.m. with child care for in­ fant* and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 2nd grade Saturday. May 31 Dedication of David Freeland Memorial Gardea and celebration of life of David 11:00 a m Sunday. June I — Stan Sammer Schedule with Wonhip Service at 9:30 a.m. followed by Coffee Fellowship at 10:30 a.m. CLARKSVILLE-Becy Lou Jackson. 60, of Clarksville paaaad away Saturday, May 17, 1997 at Pennock Hosphal. She wu born on March 26, 1937 in Bay City, the daughter of Earl and Catherine Martin. She graduated from Ionia High School tn 1956. She married Joey Jackson on August 24, 1957 ia Ionia. Mrs. Jackson worked at the Mitchell Beady Corporation ia Ionia for a short time. She wu preceded in death by her father, Earl Martin; two brothers, Robert and Adolph; one sister, Mary “Babe” Browley; and a sister-in­ law, Julie Maurer. Mrs. Jackaon is survived by her husband, Joey; four daughters, Gerry (Ralph) Bowling of Clarksville, Diane (Ray) Weeka of Corsica­ na, Texas, Treses Jackson and friend Brad Graham of Bath and Vicky (Jim) McKay of Williamston; two sons, Joey (Jsnene) Jackson. Jr. of Ft Campbell, Kentucky aad Mark (Georgene) Jackson of Clarksville; 12 grand­ children; one great grandchild; her mother. Catherine Martin of Ionia; one brother, George (Ann) Beecher of Bay City; three liners. Atm Wilhelm of Lu Vegas, Nevada, Fran Milner of Fostoria and Alice (Grant) Browning of Sagi­ naw; her father and mother-in-law, Homer and Thelma Jackaon at Lake Odesu; five brothersin-law and three sisters-in-law, Eldon (Mari­ lee) Jackson of Sunfield, Enns (LeRoy) Thomas, John (Csrolyn) Jackson, Lee (Carol) Jackson, Paul (Judy) Jackaon. and Kathy (Charles) Scofield all of Lake Odessa, Claudia (Bill) Barker of ClarksviUe and Bruce Jackaon of Bay Town, Texas. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville with Rev. Jeff Manion officiating. Burial took place at Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions msy be msde to the louis Ares Hospice. \ HASTINGS - Elma A "AT Wheeler, age 59, of Haatrags, passed away Sunday, May 18, 1997 st Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He wu born on May 11, 1938 in Turin, ite aonof Elmer L. aad Hasel (Cook) Wheeler He wu raised jaimanly in Ite Rock area aad attended schools there. Mr. Wheeler wu a United Stata Any Veteran serving from November 9,1955 until November 8,1957 then re-enlisted on January 2, 1963 until bis discharge on Decemter 30, 1965. He married Evelyn Edward on March 1, 1958. marriage ending in divorce, but wu re­ united in 1995. He bad moved to tte Middlevil­ le area in tte early 1950’s and lived at tte present address the pen twelve years. Mr. Wheeler’s employment included truck driving, construction, automobile mechanic and plumbing cootractor. He wu l member of Nashville V J=.W. Pon. Caledonia American Legion Pou and Wood­ land Eaglet Lodge. Mr. Wheeler wu preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Late Wheeler. He is survived by his daughter and her fiancee, Viola Farris and Terry Griffin of Alle­ gan; two grandchildren. Kyle and Travis Fanis; two brothers, William Wheeler of Tennesare and Edward Wheeler of Florida; three sisters, Rosemary Wilde of Saranac, Arbours Drake of Middleville and Dodie Dunkelberger of Hastings; a special friend, Evelyn McWilliams of Hastings and many nieces and nephews. Full military funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 1997 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Burial will take place at Ft Custer National Cemetery with procession forming al the cemetery at 12:43 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. | NASHVILLE - Margate J. Hoffman. * 68. of Nashville, pored uwiy Taoday, Mb 20. 1997 at Ptenock Hospital ia n --,Ste wu boro on July 12, 192* io Ba* Creek, the daughte of Red aad Dura** (r-n-t-iHin ............- t- t-tt—n-g Leooidu aad Colon areas. Ste aaeteed Qtek 23, died ia a freak campi^ accident, early UR, uMI Betty LouJaduon NASHVUEABEA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Vafcy H*h School Pernor Don Roscoe. (317) 152-9221. Morning Cebhrreinu 10 a.m. FeUowMp Tune Before the Service. Nuncry. rtnlifcva"* nrenrery, youdt group, adnh Knoll group mmiatry. leadertfop training. He went on to explain that property own­ ers could appeal if nol satisfied with a hear­ ing referee's decision. Thai too happened in Thomapple Township, but the case was set­ tled in one and a half hours before Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher. She wu naployad n ite Kellogg Cn*paB in Baate Creek for 2* years, retiring la MS. □oe nan prevxxisry wcncea rar MnaMNilie Engiaeering for a few yean. Mrs. Hoffteaa efeoyed ftahh* aad baaah*. Stela survived by ter heabaad, Manna; <* daagbfer, LaAaa (Carl) Poo* at NederUa; oae graadaoa. Kevia Potter of Haariags; two stepooaa, Lyle Hoffman of Haatiags aad Gadea Hoffman of Nashville; aiae M*grandchildren and nineteen step-great grandchildren. Visitation will be Ttenday. May 22.1997 from 6:00-8:00 pm. u tte foaanl terne. Funeral aervica wiU be teMn 11*0 am. oa Friday. May 23.1997 a WreaPuaanlHoma to Hastings with Ite Rcveread DeAaa J. Dohte offidatiag. Burial wiUtokepiare U Tte Doa*ing CefflcteQF. Manorial coaerfeudoaa may be toads to Bary Commualty Hoaplcs a lo fee dwfqt af oae'a choice. MiUndlbhan MUNSTER, INDIANA - MUM Total, age 70. at Muaote. ladiua. fnarty at Hta tugs, paaaed away Wedaeaday, May 14,1997. Mn. Total wu a fate tea* tota a fee ladiana 46321. |EduardJ. Corner | LAKE ODESSA - Edward J. Qte*. 54. ot Lake Odesu pared away Tbanday, May 15. 1997 at his roideece. He wu bora Deoareter25.1942laloaia.ato son of George aad Boaaie (Khhy) Ootar. He graduate from Lake Odema High School la 1961 aad aoeadte Davuapon Community Colle* Ha aerate ia tte (Mud Stata Army duriag Ite Korea aad V toman wars. He was marrite to Marjorie Barna aad September 20, 1964 te wn nantad io JIB Powell ia Lake Odea* nc wu cmpioyca ai me ocuc o* micragu Ionia Temporary Facility for fee ton aevnral year*. Edward was member ate Pan Command* of Ite Jacksoa-Mantter VJ>.W. Bo* 4461. tte DA.V. the Purple Heart aad the Americaa Legioc. Mr. Coma wu preceded to deafe by hto falter, George Ooaur ate hto nep-fate, Solon Ward. Mr. Coma is survived by his wife, Jill; three too, Scoa (Brenda) Com* of Bellevue, Daniel (Amy) Comer at Lake CMeaaa. ChriaaoeCote of Lake Odeaae; one daagbaer, Chesney ate ter fiaace Mike Lareoy of Holt; seven grandchiteen; mother, Boaafc Ward of Ionia; two brotten, Eldon Waad aad Raymote Ward of locia; six atotors, Dre Hough of Crystal. Helen McArte of Macki­ naw aty. Mary (Monnle) Duan Of Hok, Bonnie Lou Miter of Grate Rapids, Santa (Ben) Poaaema of Ora* ate Sue Daaka of Ionia. Funeral Sovica were held Monday, May 19,1997 at the Koops Funeral Ctepd ia Lake Odesu with tte Reverend Ward Place officiating. Bum I too* place >n Lakeside Cannery Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Hospice of Ionia or the Lakew­ ood United Methodist Church. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22,1997 — Page 7 Social News Ii ....------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ULIoodland N€UUS by Catberiac Lacaa The committee creating a veterans' memo­ rial al Woodland Memorial Park on Velle Road poured cement for the foundations last week. There is now a foundation for the memorial which will be black stone with while letters and for the stone bench. The 40-foot flag pole will be installed by Memo­ rial Day and a new five-fool by eight-foot flag has been acquired. The flag will be lighted as soon as possible so il can fly 24 hours a day. Donations lo help pay for this project can be made at Ionia County National Bank. Wirxlland Branch The memorial committee which includes Dale Geiger. Darwin “Harv" McClelland. Orlo Jim Smith, Dick Estep and Gretchen Slater have agreed that if anyone donates trees lo the cemetery yet this spring, they will see that the trees are cased for during the coming hot and dry weather. Anyone who wishes lo donate a tree should see Jim Wickham, sexton or contact a board mem­ Andersons to mark golden anniversary ' Mr. and Mrs. Harold Anderson of Delton recently celebrated their 50th wedding anaivenasy with a reception homed by their children al the Holiday Ian. Kalamazoo Mr. Andersen and the former Dorothy Alien were married May 15. 1947. in Bsrtle Creek. They have three children. Scon (Lin­ da) Andersen. Florida. Lee (Greg) Koning. Paw Paw aad Tonya (Greg) Kammeraad. Kaiamaaoo. They have five grandchildren. Mr. Andersen retired after 32 years as an iaatrudor m the Seme Technical Inmmne. Ftarwell, MI and Mn. Andersen retired from the Dehon-Kellogg school system. Morgans celebrate 25th anniversary Derail snd Kay Morgan celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary May 6th Their daughter, Jeanie, and son, Jason, and family win be hosting a private family dinner in their honor. They have moved to Wisconsin row, but would love lo hear from family and friends with a card shower M Dennis and Kay Morgan, 106 S. Jefferson St.. Apt. 45. Bon­ duel, Wiarnmm. 54107. Dale Roscoe turns 80 on May 29 Gutheridge-Quimby united in marriage Christina Atm. lo Norman Quimby, the too of sinrmsa and Virginia Quimby of Vero-Beach. Florid, Aageki. Tessa. April 4. A formal wedding is Dale Roscoe of Bellevue will be 80 years old May 29. 1997. In honor of this mememous day Dale would enjoy hearing from his friends. Cards may be sent lo 21770 13 Mile Rd.. Bellevue. Ml 49021. ber. The Woodland Lions Chib met last week with only nine members present because of a major conflict in scheduling. They enjoyed a dinner of baked chicken, dressing, salad and vegetable with sherbet for desaen. It was announced that member and past District Governor Cliff Manson will be at the Leader Dog School in July and will gel a *» He will be sponsored by the Woodland Club. June 10 will be scholarship and ladies night. The 1997 Woodland Lions Club sdtaurships will be awarded lh.< night The May Kilpatrick Missionary Society dinner was held Wednesday noon, and be­ cause of illness snd some of the regular peo­ ple being otherwise busy, there were only 17 people at that meal, which included meat loaf and meat balls. One sweet potato casse­ role which included pecans and a sugasy crest was especially popular with the crowd. Hostesses were Lillian Vandecar and Hi) dred Chase. The Woodland School Alumni Banquet was held Saturday night at the old Woodland High School, which is now the Lakewood Junior High. The meal waa Swiss aleak with potatoes and gravy, corn, beverages and ice cream. Twenty-four youth and parent! from the Lakewood Uniled Methodist Church group known as “The Living Slones'* served the meal which was prepared by Pam Harriman. Several people have told me they did a ex­ cel lent job. The alumni were entertained by the Wood­ land Gospel Singers after the meal Ardis Blood McCall gave a response for the Class of 1947 mid Sterna Pigel Watson responded for the Clau of 1962 John Hynes responded for 60 year Claaa of 1937. Marshall Cappon led the pledge of alle­ giance and gave an invocation. Erie Clum gave a memorial speech and made the closing prayer. The Class of 1947 (50 yean) had 22 alumni and spouses present, the 1962 (35yesr clau) had 15 presem. Galen snd Shirley Kilmer were honored for all the hard work they have done for the alumni society. lim Shank of the Class of I960 was pres­ ident this year and Joanne Smith Jackson will be the 199S president Joyce Weinbrecht said there was a nice program about the history of the Alumni Association and reports were given. She said it was in enjoysNe evening. The program listed the Class of IB97.1937 and 1957. I have been house bound foe nearly two weeks with pneumonia. I haven't had a fever H.V.A.C. Service Tech/ Installer/ Installer Leadmen: Attention oxportencod residential H.VAC. per­ sonnel. Are you ready to advance Into the commercial and Industrial market? Become involved In all pharos of commercial and Indus­ trial systems, Including state of the an controls, restaurants and supermarket refrigeration. Quality Air has now openings In our expanding Service Department. Piping and welding experience a They are both serving in the Air Force. LEGAL NOTICE Plu* Albert A graduation open house was held in Woodland Village's Herald Classic Memorial Park on Saturday for Megan Daniels. Start­ ing this week, there will be several gradua­ tion open houses each week for a while. Glendon Curtis who was hired by the . Township Board to be groundskeeper for the township properties in the village, has al­ ready gotten the lawn at the library edged and the shrubbery trimmed. He also put the sign back up and feels that it is now secure enough that children can't hurt themselves swinging on it as they were a few weeks ago. (Il will no longer swing.) New books at the library last week include 'One for the Money" and “Two for the Dough" by Janet Evanovich. "Hunter's Moon" and “Walking After Midnight" by Karen Robards. “Vegas Heat" by Fem Michaels, "The Ranch" by Danielle Steel. "Small Town Girl” by LaVyrle Spencer and several new children's books for various ages, including one about the discovery and found. THS PMM rs A DEBT COLLECT OS ATTCMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WE OftTAM WML M USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Thirty-three and 97/100 dorters (■,433.97). lweluding Merest ot 10.00% par annum. -Two end 22/100 dollar. (J74.ta2.22). In- ore •Wuotad in TOWNSHIP of 4 OF FIATS ON PAGE 7. southeasterly lme of lot no. 3 of ackers COUNTY. MORGAN, AND THE NORTHWESTERLY SOUTHERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY DRBCTION MOM MTWWM LOTS NO. 1 AND 2 OF SAM) PLAT. THE TWO NDE LOT UNB OF SAM) LOT NO. 3 IF EX- ACCESS ROAD. FOR THE NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY LIMITS. THN EASEMENT tS GIVEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF BMftLMG GRANTEES. THE SURVIVOR OF THEM. NECESSARY UPON THE ABOVE (4/19) DESCRIBED AND/OR PUMPS THEREON TO TRANSPORT ■WAGE FROM THEM COTTAGE ON SAM) LOT NO. 3 TO SUCH 1OTK TANK AND DRYWELLS The redemption ported ohoN bo 6 moftfh(a) from CaMomia Corporalion FOR NFORMADON. PHASE CALL: MDA is where help and hope meet. Rio RSI 27274 (4/12) 1400-572-1717 21 Month CD Send your rosumt' to: Quality Air Heating & Cooling 3396 Kratt Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids, Ml 49612 Attn: Service General Manager CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Appro'fd agendo. April minuTe*. and Moy bills. Received correspondence. committee ond treewrar'i reports. Opp road bond lor Oakwood Elmwood Drive paving and awarded contract to Wolverine Paving, dosing on property from Kan Pease: ad lor bids lor township lots in Cloverdale, use of waiver lor con­ tractors working lor township on some protects: pvrchaoo of special awoumnl manual and ttata I-1TT— manual*, XUchaal Huffman aa tlacrkal XlXortar: C-Tac Cobto IroneSI*. land Ofvman SMoUHan; naw cvrtata, tor hall Mary Jo WtalM.r aa rotating man-bar ot Sowar Authority Board: M tor pointing intarior ot now hall: aloe Meal wort. Io now hall: Increasing Zoning AdmMatrator t hour* by 3 hour* a waah. DaclPari not to Install mwreury light ot lownthip porb duo to oxponaw CHacuaaod romploinla about onlorcomont ol ruloa of tawnabip pork Adjovmmont ol 10:37 p.m. Sylvta W, Forator Oork Ahoatod to by PoMeta Abort. Supervisor (S 23) for more than a week, but still cough too badly to be out in public spreading stuff around among other people so I have missed some of the events that I would have at­ tended otherwise. My son. John Lucas, came home from Ontario this weekend to see what he could do for me and left with a sore throat on Mon- This is the time of yeer when people start to have garage aeies. This Is a very enjoyable and popular activity that the City of Hastings is glad to support. Responsible residents agree that everyone wants to be able to participate In a safe and courteous manner. The City's job Is to ensure this Is the case. Please help us to do this job. For your safety and your children s safety we will strongly encourage ail participants to observe parking regulations and regulabons governing the posting of signs. Those that choose to ignore the rules may receive citations. No signs may be posted on any City property or r>ed right-of-way. This generally includes all property from the sidewalk to the street or if there is no sidewalk It includes ail property within 33 feet from the center of the road. Public utility poles are almost always on City right-of-way and may not be used In any way to promote such activities. Sidewalks may not be obstructed by furniture, boxes, goods, etc. Cars may not be double parked or otherwise illegally parked for any period of time including loading and unloading. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping Hastings a safe place to live. Good luck in finding that special treasure or great bargain. Everil G Manshum CMyCM Earn 6.00% APY on our 21 month CD. Add .25% with our Advantage 50 Bonus and you can earn 6.26% APY. Old Kent also offers shorter term options. Our 8 month CD cams 5.74% APY. Add .25% with our Advantage 50 Bonus and you can earn 6.01%. Stop by your Old Kent office for details on the CD that gives you more ways to earn higher rates. 1-800-882-9543 OLD KENT JOto m MBf 12. W toi mm tor r AO^nage 90 mwMng Kart 10 MOM CO tonue Itontrt atpoU <H Si.000 OOte good ortjr at panctpMmg O« Km BM. locations tor • *mMJ MB. A perMy be anpooBd tor eMy MrxTroti Now CL money on»y Coma bo combmed mOi any odw otton CDs tmdor ItOO.OOO Bonus w «9 not upon we* �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 22, 1997 psychiatrists and psychologists may come up with reasons for criminal behavior, these in­ dividuals must not be let off the hook. They are dangeroui. Those who are declared criminally insane should be put away permanently to protect society. Even though, as you say. punishing offenders will not make them behave better, they should be made to face the consequences of their anti-social behavior. Keep reading for more on this subject: LEGAL NOTICES: MOffTOMKSALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default hewing been mode In the terms and condition* ol a certain mortgage mode by MaHt F. Robinson and Renee A. Robinson husband and wifa Mortgagor, to Standard Federal Bank, a federal savings bank, of Troy. Oakland County. Michigan. Mortgagee, doted April 8. 1992. and recorded In the office ol ti«e Register of Deeds far the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on April 16. 1992. In liber 540. on Pago 889. of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claim­ ed to bo due. at the dote of this notice, for prin­ cipal and interest, the sum of Forty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-Nine and *0/100 Dollars ($46,579.60). And no suit or proceeding* at low or In equity having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Friday. Juno *. 1997. at ton o'clock in the forenoon, local time, said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole at public auction to the highest bidder. Immediately Inside the East door entrance to the courthouse in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan (that batag the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hold), of the promisos described In sold mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid, on sold mortgage, with the interest thereon ot Eight and Ono-HoH percent (8.500%) per annum and all logoi costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees aNowod by law. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, ns cess cry to profact Its interest In the promise*, which said promises are described a* follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Prairieville, in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, ond described as follows: Lot Ton (10) of PLEASURE POINT PLAT, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 2 of Plats on Pago 12. ,iTij-|\favouring the safe, the property may bo redeemed, except that in the ^wont that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MOA 600.3241a. tho pro­ perty may be redeemed during tho 30 days Im- MOWTSAM F0MCUNKMC SALK THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon modoin the conditions of a mortgage made by JOSEPH E. QUISEN8ERRY ond DARCY J. QUlSfNBLRRY hus­ band and wife, to Woodham* Mortgage Copora­ tion, Mortgagee, dated July 27. 1995 and recorded on August 11.1995 in liber 636. on Pago 395. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sold mortgage to tho CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a* assignee by an assignment doted July 27. 1995 which was recorded on August 1. 1995. in liber 636. on Pogo 402. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at tho date hereof tho sum of Fifty-Four Thou­ sand Five Hundred Thirty-Throe and 31/100 dollars ($54,333.31). including interest at 1.50% per annum. Under tho power of solo contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made ond pro,vidod. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promise*, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan al 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on June. 12. 1997. Said promises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are doseribod as: Port ol Lots 451 ond 452 of the original plat of tho City, formerly Village of Hasting*, described as follow*: Beginning ot a point on the Northeasterly lino of State Street which Ito* North 75 degress 0 minute* West 70.5 feet from the intersection of said Norfhoosteriy lino of Stote Street and the Cantor Lino of Hanover Street: thence North 75 degrees West 42 feet; thence North 21 degrees 51 minute* East 99 feet: thence along tho right-of-way of tho Michigan Control Railroad on a curve, tho Chord of which boar* South 52 dogroe* 29 minute* East 42 feet; thence South 21 degrsss 14 minutes West 82.5 feet to the pfoco of beginning. Together with an easement appurtenant to Said Land for purposes of ingress and ogres* thereto and drivovr^^i purpose* over that real ostato doseribod moUvw^efy lunmwwag vv^w act-w • Dated ot Troy Michigan. March 31. 1997. STANDARD FEDERAL BANK. A todoroi smrings bank. RONALD J. PALMER Attorney for Mortgagee MOO West Big Beaver Rood Troy. Michigan 48084 (5/22) irarrtMiftAu MORTGAGE SALE - Default having boon mode in tho terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Mark F . Robinson and Roneo A. Robinson. I a «ww1 -wive, ■»- teongigx, aa—»---------a— ■ «--4- - -a rwvrui rwiwunu ewKiaru Bank, a federal savings bank, of Troy. Oakland County. Michigan. Mortgagee, dated April I 1992, and recorded in tho office of tho Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on April lb. 1992. In Uber 540. on Pago 093. of Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimod to bo duo at tho dote of this notice, for principal and interest, tho sum of Four Thousand Four Hun­ dred Twenty-Five and M/100 Dollar* ($4,425.66): And no suit or proceedings at low or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to tho statute of the State of Michigan in such cose made and provmoa. nonce is norooy given tdoi on — juiy 11. 1997, at ton o'clock in tho forenoon, local time. ~ .*11 ue rwteftowsj Im. o M Mile — -.1-. ar —* bom nxxiyoyo win public auction to tho highest bidder immediately Inside the East door entrance to tho courthouse in tho CNy of Hostings, Barry County, Michigan (that being tho building whore tho Circuit Court for tho County of Barry is hold), of tho premises described In sold mortgage, or so much thereof os may bo necessary to pay tho amount duo. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 10.250 percent per annum, until April 21. 1997. and thereafter at the rate of 10-290 percent per annum, and aK logoi costs, charges and expenses, indudbtg the attorney foes aNowod by low. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by tho under­ signed. necessary to protect its interest in tho promtass, which said premises are described as All that certain piece or parcel of land situate in tho Township of Prairieville, in tho County of Barry, and Stata of Michigan, and described as foHews: let Ten (10) of PLEASURE PONT PLAT, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 2 of Plots on Pago 12. During the six months immediately following the sale, tho property may bo rodesmsd. except that In the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241 a. tho pro­ perty mey bo redeemed during tho X days immedtotoiy fallowing the sale. Dosed m Trey. Michigan. March 31. 1997. STANDARD FEDERAL BANK. _ troosrai -i. -l----1--- t-. oorw, u savmg ronald’r. gorga lino of Stote Street which Ito* North 75 degree* 0 miuto* Wo*t 70.5 from tho intersection of sold Nor­ theasterly line of Stole Street ond the contor lino of Hanover Street for a pfoco of beginning. *cid point being hereinafter designated as poant A; thence North 21 dogrosi 14 minutes East 82.5 feet to a point hereinafter designated as Point B; thence along tho righ -nf-woy lino of Michigan Control Roilrood on a curve, tho chord of which bear* South 52 degrees 29 minutes East to o point 4 feet I Inco distant from the lino which extends from point A to point B to a point that I* South 75 degree* C minute* East of and approximately 4 feet I inco from the pfoco of beginning: thence North 75 degree* 0 minute* West to the pfoco of beginning. Tho redemption period *hail bo 6 month(*) from tho dote of such safe, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. In which cose tho redemption period shall bo X day* from tho data of such solo. Doted: Moy 1. 1997 CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR REFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (B10) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorney* for CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION XIX Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File 997042843 Ann landers Affair wisdom Dear Aaa I aarirn: This letter is in response io “His Wife in Maryland,*' who complained about the Other Woman. I am one of those so-called “homewreckers.*' I am a married woman, and the man 1 was involved with was also married. Our affair was discovered, and though we still loved one another, we chose to end it and stay with our spouses. An affair doesn't just happen. Il is a symp&xn of problems in the marriage. When your needs art being met outside the relationship, it is easy to find fault with your wife or hus­ band. The fact remains, however, that two half relationships are a lot leu satisfying than ooe wholly committed one. “Maryland" is obviously unhappy in her marriage, sad she needs to work on what is wrong and try to fix it. Focusing all the Name on the "homewrecker" is no solution. There is a reason her husband, who fools around, continues to come home to her. The wife al ways has a distinct advantage over the Other Woman. It is every homewrecker's fear that the wife will spark the passion that made her husband marry her to begin with. Marriage* can survive an affair, lhe keys are forgiveneu, re-commitment and communica­ tion. h's a long, hard process but well worth the effort. Finally, for all those married people who are contemplating an affair, I urge you to focus oa your marriage. If it is absolutely beyond repair, end it before becoming involv­ ed with someone dae. You will save yourself a lot of heartache. The short-term pleasure is not worth the long-term pain. — Lived and Learaad to Oregon. Dear Oregon: You can't beat wisdom bora experience. Thank you for a splendid response. Your honesty and clear-eyed conciusioas were refreshing. Here s one more on lhe subject: Whining wives Dmt Aaa Utoare: How about giving the Otoer Wuaaa a voice? I'm tick of reading letlen from wivea who whine about their lousy hethank and wtei hmm they ate an dad>. If toeae woman aren’t happy, why nay married? A victim doeant make a good role model for ner enuoren. I wet once a wife, but I'm much happier be­ ing toe Otoer Woman. I'm no henry, but I'm ' ‘I travel him City. Conditionally approved water agreement with City Adjourned at 7:X. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thoma*. Supervisor •rwfe____ pteaaure. A real man would be home helping with ha dtodraa. mnktog love lo toe woman wte bteaaad Nm wkb tooae tela. If ha wife thtoki I'm waktog for ten to leave her, she's mtotakea. I don't want any commkmenu from a man who obvioualy can't keep them. Tteae uahappy wives need to toy down the law. If women didn't pul up with such louay itratme nt, fewer men would be dishing k out. On punishment Dmr Aaw Lanten: Kudor for your commeans abotn the taSky at warehousing ptiaoaen. Despite the with of some of your reader, to eatrad a pound at flesh, people sand to reriize that tte victims at crime and oar moat hamitai il rritenth are oflea one aad the tame. 1 receady aneaded a i rate noct on tte link between tte abuae at anaaato aad violence against terasas. One prison psychologist told of an iamsse who, m a child, forgot to feed his inter's dogs one day. Hie tether beet ten, ■ripped ten Bated, fastened a dog collar stood has neck aad tied tea in tte backyard wte *e doge. As de boy sat cryiag aad tevering to the backyard, he aaw his mother and sister amrhing bom the tease, also cry­ tag but too frightened to intervene. Later, as an ototol for his rage, tte boy kill­ ed die dogs. Tte boy grew up to become a raptst. toe only omte be could find far toe roe he fek toward toe women to tot life who ted wknaaaad Ha limilliHm aad dore rnidtiR to teip tom. As long as society believes that punishing offender, will mate them bsteve. our priaoaa, no master how fan we build them, win be unable to acomamodme all the crimtoals and oar tenets win remain unsafe. — New Mexico. Dear New Motion: Vioiem crimes, such as rape and murder, generally are not perpetrated by people wte have thought beforehand stoat toe reresgniarri. While Crime solution Deer Ana Landers: On behilf of the 2,500 members of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, thank you for your strong words against the warehousing of prison inmates. You are exactly right when you say that by helping inmates to become self-supporting aad law-sbidtog, lawmakers would be m a “wto-wto" situation that would also result in a safer society for all of us. The escalating prison population is a critical issue here in California, where there will be a projected 160,000 adult inmates by June 1998. Many of these inmates are locked up for nonviolent crimes and low-level drug of* feasts that could be better punished by tough ahtrnathrt to incarceration. Taxpayers should question whether they want to continue to fond human warehouses at the expense of important services like higher education. If more people demanded aolutioiM io the crime problem. Congress and state legialature* would engage in a real debate aboat k aaaad at pmitog Im baaed on knee­ jerk reaction, — Mary Broderick. Loa Aagelea. Dear Mary Broderick: Thank you for a reainaahk sriad-up to aa emotionally rhaagrrl aubjaet. Btoidtog more priaoaa lo waretanae non-violent tomaaea ami iraaiflr aoiurioa to the problem Ttere'a got to be a taaer way. Drunk rights Dear Aaa: I'm ma from Wiacooain. but I have aa exptamtioa for why the taaoricaaed g—M-r waa able lo recover damage, when he fcB oa a brick aidewalk thw waa ia need of rapW. A California Supreme Court juatitv arid k beat: "Everyone ia entitled lo a aafe aidewalk. even a dnW. Aad be ia much more m need of om." — Bericm. Calif. Daw Brairia: Tharia on behalf at all the draaks kt my rendiag audience. "4 CoUacafon cf tty Favotiu Gau of ihr Day" U rie pttfia Halt g^tjarihai ipedat laaiv, wAo it ia^atMt »o buy far. Sai a tt^aiiruati. bag. buakieaa-arir ravrfope ai a duct ar unary aritrfor S3.25 tbu baduira poaaafr aad haadhag) an: CotlcaiM, da Am Zaadm. t.O. Bat 11562. Oiaata. HL 60611-0562 (U Cauda, S6.25). Cufid^t 1W? Craakan Syadfcate, tac. Hastings Country Club Home For Sale 575 Indian Hills Dr., By Appointment Only Beautiful View Overlooking the Fifth Green! MASTWdB CHAITH TOWNBMP Bigtotr Board MooMag Moy 12. 1997 - 7:00 p.m. All Board members present. County Comm Bailey, ton guest*. Minute* approved, treasurer's report pieced on hie. Resolution to accept Creek Wood Plat on Center sod. Send school water and sower agreement* bock to attorney*. Write totter to Rood Commission with concerns. Amend budget in BIRCH assessment category. Resolutions to approve Davis development right* purchase. Mooting for sewer authority study Moy 22. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:45. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thoma*. Supervisor (5/22) 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, large lot, dining room, living room, GIRL, Randy and Lori (Lindsay) Belson of Hastings are the proud parents of a baby girl, Rachel Elizabeth Belson. She was bom April 29, 1997 al 2:35 am. al Metropolitan Hospital sr^htog 6 pounds. 3 ounces and 19 inches long. BOY, Logan Edward Gray bora on April 30 at Battle Creek Health Systems at 7:19 p.m. to Bradley and Letitia Gray of Bellevue. Weighing 7 lbs. 6 oca. and 20 inches long. GUL, Knsten Jean Owen bora at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit on April 23, 1997 al 7:50 a.m. to Gerald Owen and Tamara Rider. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. NOTICE of a PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED 1997-1998 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 11, 1997 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. at 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of Barry Intermediate School District will hold a public hearing to consider the district's proposed 1997-1998 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 1997-1998 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 1997-1998 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspec­ tion during normal business hours at Barry Intermediate School District, 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education, Barry Intermediate School District this 14th day of May, 1997. Thomas S. Mohler, Secretary Moat men cheat became they can get away with k. If they thought for a minute that their wives would leave them, they'd atop boning around. When are thote wives going lo tian enjoy­ ing their live* instead of uning home alone and whining? 1 aay. give the men an ultimanun If k works aad the man Hops cheating, the wife wim. If be cotainues to meak around, the hasn’t Inal a thing by throwing him out. In fact, the'U gel back her Klf-eaaeem, her children’s reaped and a lot more. — His Lover, in Albany, N.Y. Dear Albany: You have given the wife acme good advice. Here's tome for you: Dump that married man and find aomeoae you can build a life wkh. The road you an travel inglaadtaowtere. He'll uae you aa long m he can. Wake up, aad bail out now. BOY, Micteel Andrew born at Pennock Hospital on May 4, 1997 at 2:59 a.m. to Tim and Dawn James of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Louden West Risner bora at Pennock Hospital on May 8. 1997 al 12:17 p.m. to Jamie Risner and Jennifer Miller of Delton. Weighing 5 lbs. 14^ ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Stephen Scott born at Pennock Hospital on May 8, 1977 at 1:01 p m. to Alice Dingena and Mike Harshman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. snd 20 inches long. BOY, Jared Kevin bora May 6, 1997 al Spar­ row Hospital. Parents are Kevin and Nicole Schaefer Babcock of Grand Ledge. Grand­ parents are Judy and Randall Schaefer of Hastings and Lois au; Wayne Babcock. Ber­ rien Springs. BOY, Quentin David Wigg bom April 13 at Blodgett Memorial Hospital. 8 lbs. 6 ozs. 20M inches long. Proud parents are Todd and Becky Wigg of Hastings. Proud grandparents are Keith and Julie Heide and David and Jill Wigg BOV, Ken and Mary Francisco are proud to announce the arrival of Clayton John, born April 28. 1997. at 4:37 p.m. in Metropolitan Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs. 15 ou. and was 21U inchet long. He was welcomed home by proud brothers Jacob and Caden. Grandparents are James and Lilah Francisco of Delton and Ron and Clarilla Funk, also of Delton. breakfast room, family room, gas log fireplace, large deck, screened porch, work shop, 2 car garage, large storage bam, golf cart 4c snow blower included. $229,000. Call 945-4971 for appointment k * ’ Cow One, Cow ffil! ’ * l Terry [ McKinney b l 50th ©irthday I party and pig Roast ■ Saturday, May 24 ■ r 5 p.m. - 2 a.m. 'I U at Terryb Mouse i ,1 3185 Cook Road | Come say “hi” or stay all night fcg I$100.00 cash prize given by I1 his sister for the funniest or H ■ * • f mosi embarrassing gift.* M *■ I* 4* t M I * t 4 S ****<* �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Freeport after World War II By Joyce F. Weinhrecht The village of Freeport survived lhe depres­ sion and two World Wan. the loss of its railroad. But it continued lo move along. The newspaper continued lo operate. Cheeaebrough kept going. Businesses left, but When came. Many of the houses were built dun« the IMOa, IKOa and early 1900s. They have been kept in good repair and reflect lhe early times in the village. Servicemen returned and began to take up their lives as civilians again. An announce­ ment in the Hastings Banner dated Aug. 22, 1946. describes The Bernard L. Fighter V.F.W. Post TOM as follows: •Wayne K. Tagg. post publicity officer stales that lhe charier was dosed al a special meeting and three new members were enrolled.” Of the new members. Andrew Muir was the ady Spanish-American War veteran lo become a charter member of the post. He cabsted in the Army on Aug. 24. 1096, and was discharged June 7. IS99, serving with C—gnu M of the IWh Infantry Regiment. Aa invitation was extended to all veteran organizations and their families lo attend the All-Service Picnic scheduled to be held at Tyden Park m Hastings. Aug. 23. Games and prism for children were on the program. Charter members of the Fighter post mduded Oaylon W. Burnt, commander: Elwood H. Yoder. Wyme K. Tagg; Otto R Church; Noml E Thaler: Howard W. Homelier; Lowd G. Tagg Sr.; Russell J. Taylor; Calvin C. Buehler; Richard D. Glough; Floyd A. Van Aman; Lawrence C. Weiland; Theodore E. Wahon; William L. Vandermale; Donald G. MiBer; Daniel C. Lightfoot; Garrett E. Evenon; Robert D Blough; Keith K Blough; Edward F. Kowalczyk; George E. Chun; dare E. Chun; John L. Delaney: Clayton F. Burleigh; Nicholas A. Cramer; Glenn E. Gooch; Glean E. Fredrickson; Charles A. Btoper. Jr.; Franklin K. Burgess; Dale B. Dukes; Robert B. Gibbs; James A. Cool; Lloyd T. Zerbe; George W. Buatance; Ray­ mond D. Weiland; Benjamin G. Zod; Orton A bird's ays vtaw of Freeport. The bridge over the Thomapple River northeast of tho Village of Freeport. no building projects planned at that time. The graduating Class of 1947 had four members. The beccalaurtte service was held in foe United Brethren Churd) with the Rev. Dawson giving the sermon. Commencement exercises were held at the Methodist Church on May 20. 1947. Patty Hoyt was valedic­ torian and Myrtle Everson was sahaatorian. Superintendent that year was Robert Born. Freeport Rural Fire Association underwent a reorganization in October 1947. The aeaociatMm served a three-ui’ie area around Freeport. The association piamted to purchase a John Bean fog truck to replace the Reo pumper, which had been purchased in 1926. The new association would cover areas in three counties. Carlton Township. Campbell Township, and Bowne Township in Kent County. Officers of the association include Clyde > wCCXC , LXWfvlaCC asCUwWOYul , xJCTUu Tooker, Carlton Township. Barry County, Forbey; Roger Wilcox and Andrew Muir. president; John Layer. Campbell Township, There were 42 foreign service veterans ioaia County; William Mishler. Bowne signed in as charter members of the post. Township. Kent County; Don Thompson. The Bernard Fighter Boat 7014. Freeport CampbeU Township; Clair Yeiter. Irving, and net in the International Order of Odd Fellows Owen Steckle. Carlton Township, were Hall building oa Division Street until they had chosen directors. The fire equipment was to Bair own hall on tho west end of Division f be housed in Freeport. • , ■GS. building had once been a gas station. *-> WMMMM^BMnfofobyNaMto fogtypF fire truck was delivered m April 1948. It cost They enlarged it aad remodeled aad used the $7,276.25. Stock in the association was sold building as a post home uadi 1976. when they for $25 aad the Vilfa^e of Freeport con­ chore to dore out their charter. The building tributed $2,000 and was assigned 80 shares of was then transferred to the Village of stock. The new truck carried 435 gallons of Freeport. Nov. 12. 1976. which used it as a water and could draft water from a creek, tibrary for several yean. Many of the astern or tank as well as be refilled by a members transferred to VFW units in nearby bucket brigade if necessary. There was only towns. There is a restaurant in the building in $600 left to be raised at the time of delivery of 1997. the track. Roland Furrow was the fire chief. On April 1. 1948, an item appeared in the The Reo track purchased in 1926-1927 was Hump Banner about the Freeport VFW to be maintained as an auxiliary truck and Auxiliary. It read as follows: “A joint public equipped with a water tank with a hose for inatallation of the Freeport V.F.W. Post and «w»y«8 additional water when needed. Of­ 1 ariirs Auxiliary will be held Tuesday even­ ficers at that time were: President Clyde ly. April 13. at 8 o’clock in the IOOF Hall. Tooker. Vice President John U. Layer, Secretary Charles Geiger, and Treasurer Earl “Officers io be installed for the V.F.W. Burdick. Charles Geiger was village president are. commander. Wayne Tagg; sr. vice com­ al this time. mander, Robert D. Blough; jr. vice com­ Corp. Bernard C. Fighter, who was killed mander. Dale Dukes; quartermaster. Nerval in action in New Guinea on New Year’s Day Thaler; adjutant. Elwood Yoder; and 1943, was returned to Freeport for burial in chaplain. Fraridm K Burgess April 1948. VFW Post No. 7084. which was Those to be installed in the Ladies Auxiliary named for him. conducted a full military ser­ are president. Sylvian Tagg; sr. vice presivice. Memorial services were conducted oa dent. Mabelle Yoder, jr. vice president. Feb. 28. 1943. at the Freeport Methodist Dorothy Martinez; chaplain. Monell Dukes; Church following the knowledge of his death. treasurer. Mary Shellmgion; conductress. Bernard Fighter was a graduate of Freeport Ines Tagg; guardian. Thorn Grcinnell, High School ia the Class of 1935. He was secretary, Liviaia Blakely; two-year trustee. salutatorian of the class at age 15. He was in­ Edith Busm; three-year trustee. Iris Yoder; ducted into service in May 1941 and received patriotic instructor. Marveta Evenon; color his basic training al Camp Livingston. La. bearer number one. Iris Yoder and color A survey of the Freeport School Distria bearer number two Norma Thaler. was done in 1948. 1( was found that there “Wesley Webb of Hastings, commander of were more than 850 children in school in the the Leo A. Miller Post, will aa as the install­ area in 18 school districts. It was suggested ing officer for the post and Freta Fortier of the that combining their efforts might give the Old Kent Auxiliary of Grand Rapids will be children some educational advantages. W.B. the installing officer for the auxiliary. A Crandell was the superintendent of Freeport potluck lunch will be served following the in­ schools. stallation. Everyone is welcome.'* Leon D. Cool Jr., son of Leon Cool, who On March 29. 1947. Freeport held a special operated Cool and Dooley garage in Freeport, school eiectioo. They voted out the 15-mill was reported as holding a position with U.S. tax limitation by a majority of 129 yes votes to Fish and Wildlife Services as agame manage­ 12 no votes. This opened the way for the ment agent and was living in Elkton. Md. His distria to levy up to 25 mills school tax for a weapon was an aerial camera which helped period of three years to meet the greatly in­ him make counts of wild waterfowl in creased cost of school operation. There were Maryland. His territory was from New Jersey The swing bridges from Freeport to Linden, courtesy of Roland Furrow. The sign at the Cheesebrough Mfg. Co. Fillmore Diatrict fl on Section No. 3 of Irvtag Towaafep wm where the first poet office for the area wm locaaed. Carl Bancroft of Carttoe Center recalls plowing foe fields ia that area. There was a windmill aad they plowed up many pottery shards there. The school was located across the corner from the school house but had an­ nexed to Freeport in 1936. The school had a new automatic stoker in­ stalled to feed the fuel to the furnace in the hearing system of the school. More than 200 students were enrolled for the 1949-1930 school year. Plans for a new gym were being made. They were waiting for approval of the building site by the State Board of Education. A news item in the Hastings Banner of June, 1, 1950, told about the senior trip taken by the 1950 graduates of Freeport High School. The trip was taken on the train, a streamliner, leaving from Detroit and includ­ ed a crime along the Adamic seaboard. Seaion diet year were Beay Krause. Elaine Tagg and Hosea Humphrey. Mr. aad Mn. Saeeawyck were die ihaprrnnr,. They travel­ ed by Pullman to Wtihmg>na D.C.. then to Baltimore where die entiae began. They traveled by ship into Norfolk, then to North Carolina nd finally beck to Washington D.C. Stuart dement at Ite timings City Bank gave the gradual it si address for this dam. That Ml. another new 48-paaaeager bus wm added to the school's fleet of buses and an agriotkunl comae was added to the cur­ riculum, which wm lo be taught by Mr. Steenwyck. Also, an adull educatioo program wm planned for that fall 1950-1951. (Fmpon mtn lhe 1960k nezr wvetj Corp. Bernard C. Fighter was killed in action In New Guinea. The Freeport VFW Post was named in his honor. to North Carolina which he covered in a seaplane from the headquarters at Leonard­ town. Md. He also tracked down poachers, bailers and other game law breakers. The plan to consolidate Freeport area schools was moving forward quite rapidly. A meeting was called in January 1949 for the residents of the area io disruss the school organization proposal, which would unite the rural schools in the area with Freeport to form a Freeport Rural Agricultural School. It was feft that the school population in the various districts involved would increase about 40 percent within the next tea yean. Many of the schools were feh to be over crowded at the time of this meeting. A second meeting for all school board members from surrounding dim ids was set for March 23. 1949. This included 21 boards as follows: From Barry County. Brown. Carlton. Fish. Rogers, Welcome Corners. Little Brick. Ryan. Wood. Jones. Fillmore and Freeport. From Kent County. Aho. Star. Logan. Lowe and Bowne Center. From Ionia County. Clarksville. Lake, Rosenberger, Jen­ nings and Lake. This consolidation didn’t happen, but think of the change it would have made in the system this would have made. W.B. Crandell, who was superintendent of lhe Freeport schools, left the system in July of 1949. He accepted a poaitioo with Perry Rural Agricultural school al Perry. He seemed to be a strong force in favor of the consolidation of the 21 districts. Lawrence Steenwk who had been coach al Woodland High School for two years and principal for one year, was hired as superintendent to succeed Crandell. The Aug. 11, 1949, Banner news hem announcing the change of personnel, staled that L. Steenwyk “was the center of a controversy early last spring, (at Woodland High School).’* The fall of 1949 found Freeport schools ready to start on Sept. 7 with a full staff under the supervision of Lawrence Steenwyck. C.J. Boerman was the new principal and was to teach mathematics. He came to Freeport from Hopkins. Laurell Hendee. a graduate of Woodland High School and Huntington Col­ lege, Ind. was to teach English and home economics. Freeport had a complete shop this year for the first time and Alva Moore was hired as shop instructor. He came to Freeport from Lawton. The staff for the grade school were all retur­ ning to teach that fall. Kindergarten and first grade teacher was Leah Neeb of Hastings. Se­ cond and third grade teacher was Hazel Mc­ Call of Middleville. Fourth and fifth grade in­ structor was to be Vere Carter of Middleville. Sixth and seventh grades would be taught that year by Crystal Bragdon of Hastings. A new 48-passenger school bus was scheduled to cover the Fillmore distria. Th* John Bean pressure fog firm truck purchased In 1948. (Bottom row, front left) Earl Burdick, John U. Layer, Clair Yeiter, Donald Thompson, Owen Steckle, (top row) Chsrfes Geiger, Rolsnd Furrow, William Mishler end Clyde Tooker. EARLY DEADLINES ...because of the holiday. -FOR- Feminiler The.Sun ond Neuw ews All DISPLAY AD COPY Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday classified Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday lb. r.,,,.:. Our office will be closed Saturday, May 24 and Monday, May 26. Have a safe and happy holiday! �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22,1997 Come to think of it..., by -Jiin .Jensen Pitching baseball seems to be timely this weekend Baseball on the brain, wooden bats included. The second annual Wooden Bat Classic is Saturday at Hastings' Johnson Field. The host Saxons will join Class A champs Mt. Pleasant, Class B power Sturgis and 27-0 Coldwater (Class B No. 2) in the tournament fun Sturgis and Coldwater are also former league foes of Hastings from the Twin Valley days, making it three for the week (The Saxons hosted Marshall on Monday). Come down and watch the action, which should be entertaining, challenging and a tournament that is pleasant sounding. “There 's nothing better than the sound of a wood bat," Hastings Coach Jeff Simpson simply puts. Hitters will swing wooden bats Saturday, an idea that Simpson and Athletic Director Tim Johnston came upon after attending a professional game a few yean ago. "It sounded like a good idea because nobody does it any more," Simpson said. "We have about a dozen and a half bats that were donated to us from the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox." The bats are not cheap, cither, with a northern white ash bat coating somewhere around $30. But thanks to those connections in the bigs, the Classic is off and booming. The first intent was to have a representative from Grand Rapids, Battle Creek and Lansing in the tournament, but because of conflicts, Simpson had to find other talents to join in. The Mt. Pleasant team sometimes uses wooden bats, thanks to the Chippewa program that plays in its city. Hastings players, by the way, will practice with wooden bats on Friday. With wood, according to Simpson, fielders can react to the sound when figuring out where and how lhe ball is going to land. Champions of the Wooden Bai Classic receive a special trophy, made especially for this tournament. The Knot Hole comoanv made the trophy, which can be mounted in the winner's showcase. The very first wooden bats came from this town courtesy of the A.G. Spaulding Croquet and Baseball Bal Company which incorporated here in Hastings in 1878. The business opened in 1879 and was the largest industry in this city with 75-100 employees. Information J-Ad received about Spaulding's Hastings' presence came courtesy of local historian Mike Hook. If not for a disastrous fire in 1886, the bat company perhaps would still be in Hastings. But the A.G. Spaulding Croquet and Baseball Bat Company, which used upwards of 1,000 cords of wood in its first year, was destroyed. Its memories, however, remain with lhe creation of the Wooden Bat Classic. Not only is this lhe weekend of the Wooden Bal Classic, but Monday is also the date of the Hastings Baseball Alumni Game. Former Coach Bernie Oom is busy mapping out the special event, which drew a record number of participants in 1996. All former Saxon baseball players are invited and even if you're not. stop down to Johnson and enjoy a wonderful holiday event. From baseball memories to a baseball beginning. Hastings is taking part in the Mid-Michigan Baseball League this summer with an 11-and 12-year-old team and a squad of 9-and 10 year-old aspiring ball players. So far the 11 and 12 team is 2-1 with a 13-12 win over Potterville and a 6-4 triumph against Olivet. Other cities or schools with teams are Mason, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Maple Valley and Bellevue. The Mid­ Michigan teams play 20-game seasons, which include fun and intense competition. Coaches Mark Schmidt and Wayne Rose contend that the league may not be for all kids cr all parents, but it provides "more practice and more teaching." Hopefully some day a few of these players will be playing in Simpson's Wooden Bat Classic. •Records Sometimes Deceiving: When Joni Daniels scored 40 points in a girts basketball game last fall, the word was that it was a school record. Then came news of another former Viking tallying 47 points in 1966. What people must realize is that the 47 points came in a time when girts basketball was played under totally different rales. So figuring out what is a record, and what is not. in this case is impossible. I have come to this conclusion, both should be considered records, since we cant set up a game between the two Viking stan 1-cn-l. • Nothin* But Net: Nothing* But Net, Inc. will hold a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Dorr on June 7, in Wayland on June 14, in Byron Center on June 21 and in Grand Ledge on June 28. The deadline for each tournament is the Monday prior to each one. Cost is $65 and each player receives a tshirt. For more information about these tournaments call (616) 261-2518. • Beat In the MIAA: Amy Cook, a former track star at Delton-Kellogg High, was named to the All-MIAA first team. Cook won the women's long jump in the league this past spring. Talk lo you soon. Saxon alumni to play ball Monday ■ Il's time to play ball. Even if your game is a little on lhe rusty side. For lhe 22nd consecutive year, the Saxon Baseball Alumni Game will be held on Memorial Day (Monday, May 26). The event, which started in 1976, should start at 1 p.m. at the Johnson Field. When the game originated it was contested between the Saxon varsity team and the alumni. Since 1986, only alumni players have taken part with odd numbered graduating years facing lhe even numbered year players. Last year's game included a record 31 former Saxons. Coach Bernie Oom is encouraging all former Saxons who played on the varsity team to return to their baseball roots. *former players who attend, will play. Practice begins at 11 a_m. In case of inclement weather, WBCH (AM 1220, FM 100.1) will announce a cancellation. Contact Coach Oom lo announce your plan to attend. The coach can be reached at 945-3431 or 765-3555. The 1996 Haatinga Alumni Baseball Game drew a record number of pantopon*. } including these former Saxon, standouts who played for the "even" year squad. (Photo provided) Two Saxons named best in O-K White baseball Andrew Courtright md Eric Greenfield each were honored on die first team of the O­ K White baseball squad. Courtright, a junior at Halting,, wa, wlected aa a first-team pitcher. Currently, Courtright has a 1.23 earned run average with 51 strikeouts. Courtright alao ia hitting .388 with 3 double, and 3 homerum. Greenfield waa aelected aa a thirdbaaeman/deaignaled hitter. The senior Saxon star ia hitting .371 with a team­ leading 22 RBI. In lhe O-K White. Greenfielda avenge ia .407. The Saxons went back in time Monday to face former Twin Valley Athletic Association foe Manhall in baseball action at Johnson field "It brought back lhe memories," Hosting, Conch Jeff Simpaon said. H's one of thorn old Twin Valley rivalries. That', why we schedule it" Unfortunately for Simpaon', aquad. the outcome waa not aa pteaaing. The viaiting Redakina acorod twice ia the top of the fifth inning to sneak peat the Saxona 2-1. Pilcher Malt Moore threw a solid game for Haatinga. allowing 5 Manhall hit,, allowing no walks and airiking out 7. Moore retired the firat 9 Redakina in order. Haatinga bad a golden chance to lake lhe lead in the bottom of the aixth inning, but could only posh acmes 1 ran The Saxona loaded the bases with no oat, ia the aixth and had a runner called out on a bang, bang play at the plate. Hastings' Tyler Allerding (9) swings through the pitch In Monday's baseball matchup with Marshal. Once again, golfers off to State Some might claim that Coach Ed von der Hof ia building a dynasty with the girt, golf team al Haatinga High. The Saxon ,wingen recently qualified for their recced consecutive Stae ihaa^iiimihii with a first-place rimwing at the Clan B-C-1 D regional held al the Manhall Country Saxons continue to win; place three on first team Club. Hasting,, at the May 16 regional, carded a team more of 403. Wyoming Rogen, of the O-K Blue, finished second with a 407 score and Coldwater, a former league foe from lhe Twin Valley days, took third with a413. Not only did the Saxons take the top spot in the team standings, but they alao had a top individual in Tammy Obreiter. The senior medalist had an 18-hole round of 88. Obreiter, the team's only renior. made lhe Three decisive wins, one nail-bitting victory and three players named to the all­ conference first team. What else can a high school softball coach ask for? The softball Saxons are now 22-4 after three victories that saw them out-score their opponents 29-5. Coach Jill Witbey’s team first beat East Grand Rapids 11-3 on May 14, followed that with a 9-2 triumph against the defending Class B champion Wyoming Park squad on May 15 and then finished off the week blanking Marshall 9-0 on Monday. Monday also was a day of honors as three Hastings players — Janette Jennings, Jodi Songer and Virginia Jennings — were named to the O-K White first team. A fourth — Julie Krebs — was tabbed as a league honorable mention. Janette Jennings (22-4) threw a 2-hitter versus Marshall, striking out 9 and not walking a single Redskin hitter. The senior also provided some sparks with her bat with a powerful homerun. -Janette stepped up to the plaie as the first baiter in the sixth inning and with a 3-ball count, ripped a homerun out of the park." Coach Withey said. See SAXONS, cont. on page 11 All-State and All-County team, a reason ago. But. last Friday Coach von der Hof also received some solid score, from his underclassmen as well. Lindsey Micel fired a 101, Casey Anderson scored a 105, Sarah Bellgraph carded a 109 and Leah Pumford had a 121. Before the season began, the Hasting,' coach said that returning to Slate was lhe team's goal. Well, mission accomplished. The Stale meet is Friday. May 30 at the Forest Aken Golf Course of Michigan Sure University in East Lansing. The B-C-D player, will play the Eari Course on May 30. von der Hof hope, that hi, team will still be swing on the second day of the competition, which will be played on the We,I Course. The rounds begin on May 30 al 9 a.m. Hastings wa, 10th in the Class B-C-D State meet a year ago with a score of 849. Hastings' softbalters scored often in recent ganies and now have 23 wins on the season. Tammy Obreiter swung for the No. 1 team and was No. 1 overall at last Friday's State regional held at the Marshall Country Club. Hive a story MM? Cai 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22, 1997 — Page 11 Storrs’ upset tops tennis finale A surprising win by Steve Slorrr highlighted Hastings performance at t^oaals last Friday in Allegan. ‘Storrs. playing No. 2 singles. upset the No, 2 reed from Byron Center and scored two points al lhe event. Other Saxons who scored two points were Matt Bradley (No. 3 singles) and Casey King (No. 4 singles). Jeff Storrs (No. I singles) pd the No. 3 doubles team of Ben O'Mara Storrs (No. 2) defeating James Grelick 6-0, 6-1 and King (No. 3) ousting Joel Guilbert 6-4, 7-5. Three-of-four was also the team's record in doubles with Bradley and Mike Krueger (No. I) handling Falik and Zapata 6-0, 6-1, DeWitt and Josh Hendershot beating Clark and Fahner 6-0. 6-1 and Evan Winkler and Phil Gole winning over Javena and Mitchel 5-7.6-4 and 6-3. Baseball continued from page 10 *d Jon DeWitt each had I point. Haadags' season record was 7-4-1, a mark that inchided a 6-2 triumph against Charlotte on May 13. Jaff Stores won three of the four singles nights versos Chariooe with Jeff Storrs (No. 0 beating Aaron Payne 6-1, 6-0. Steve Kimbrough sets school record at regional meet In the seventh inning. Chris Stafford led off with a single, Moore moved him to second with another single. Andrew Courtright lined out lo the pitcher with Stafford being called out al second on the play and Eric Greenfield ended the contest with a fly out. Hastings out-hit Marshall 6-4 with Stafford. Moore. Courtright. Josh Storm. Nick Thornton and Larry Bailey collecting the Saxon hits. Thornton was credited with the team's lone RBI. Hastings will face Wyoming Park in league baseball action today (Thursday) at Old Kent Park. The Saxons held a 1-0 lead versus Park last Friday before lhe contest was cancelled in the lop of the fourth inning. The game al O-K Kent will begin 0-0 in lhe top of the first. Cost for viewing the O-K White battle is $3 for adults. On Saturday, Hastings will host the Wooden Bat Tournament at Johnson Field. Hastings will battle Coldwater in Game 1 at 9 a.m. Mt. Pleasant meets Sturgis in Game 2 at 11:30. The final two games will follow. Two individuals and three reUy teams qualified for State as the Delton boys track program had a record-setting day at last Jason Kimbrough and Troy McCarty were regional champions with Kimbrough's in a school record 49.4. the 1600 The 400 also included Jauca Sumpter. Finney. Man Midkiff. Williams aad The Class B Stare meet is at Lowell High a May 31. wire: Bea Annen sixth ia the 300 ■Iler Mtec Zac Taylor fifth in the 1600; Taylor fourth ia the 3200 and lhe uxth place 3200 (earn at Taylor. Midkiff. Nino Fogareli and £ndres, Youngs, Prayer, relay team headed to State sl^re-ot. Matt Moore (8) aimed the Saxons towards the noMaagua win with an tmpreasivn Three Hastings High track team members •nd one relay team are off to Stale, including one romer who qualified in two event*. Devan Endres will run in both the 400 and the 200 after finishing second in both event* on May 16 al regional*. EndRa ran the 400 m 51.40 and the 200 in 23.10. At the Champion of Champion* meet on Monday. Endres set the school record in the 400 with a second place, 50.40. He will get hi* shot in both events at Stale May 31. The competition is at Lowell High School. Virginia Jennings had 2 doubles, Beu Lyons a double and 2 RBI and Amy Beteon also had a 2-base rap in the Marshall win. The Saxons banged out 10 hits in their 8ran win over E.G.R. Virginia Jennings had 2 double* and an RBI. sister Janette had a double and 2 RBI and Erika Simpson steppec up and made a big hit with a single that drove in 2 RBI. "We continued to hit solidly in all innings, which is one of our goals — to maintain hits in all innings." Withey Hastings was pumped for its battle with Wyoming Park and played that way, scoring runs in five of the seven innings. The biggest blow to the Vikings came in the sixth when the Saxons exploded for 5 runs. Jamie Lambeth had 2 hits, Songer collected a 2-base rap, Janette Jennings had a double and Melissa Meaney added a hit that went for 2 RBI in the 8-hit performance versus Park. Hastings edged Park in Game 2 of the re­ scheduled doubleheader 7-6 on Tuesday by scoring 2 runs in the top of the 11th inning. Virginia Jennings provided the big bat with a 5-for-6 performance that included a double. 2 RBI and the game-winning hit. Virginia Jennings suffered a deep bruise to her hip early in the game, but continued and hit a ball to Centerfield in lhe 1 Ith lo give the Saxons the victory. "It was definitely an incredible feat for a freshman athlete." Withey said. "She has stepped up to play at an incredible level for us." (ui-<>1/><|> ei >ira< ■ -Jiria.3 rtairlw — )r.a Hr-.h-’ -1 be- •x&a'i Tournament Trl-Title Holders The Delton varsity softball team went 2-1 and were declared tri-champions elong with Lakewood (3-1) and Forest Hills Northern (2-1) at Saturday's Lakewood Invitational. The Panthers boat Northern and Lowell and lost to the host school. Lakewood beat East Grand Rapids and Lowell, but lost to F.H.N. in the first-year tournament Hero, Delton celebrates an afternoon softball victory with a little team spirit. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Chris Stafford (10) was one of six Saxons to collect base hits in Monday's 6-4 triumph against a former Twin Valley foe. _____________________ CtEALITY ASPHALT A SEAL COATING* INC. (25 - 40 hours per week) as an Automotive Service Person. Experience preferred but not necessary...will train the right individual. Benefit package available •Mcuuzara m driviway mwnq, UM * POTWOLB RWjNRS • Gravel Hauling • Grading • Seal Coating • Hot Rubber Crack Repair • Stripjng UCMffB a atMUMD • COMMWnva MNCffS 430 W. STATE STREET - HASTINGS ■■FREE ESTIMATES 1-600-748-2012 or 517-566-4292 • Fax 517-566-4466 NOTICE |/yOLVERIM PAVING, Inc. 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Must be knowledgeable regarding Medicare/ Medicaid/JCAHO guidelines. PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers a complete com­ pensation package which includes competitive salary; an innovative flexible benefits system; Paid Time Off system; tuition reimbursement for continuing educa­ tion; a personal lax-deferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more. Please submit resumc/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn. Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-3112 EO.E. . �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22, 1997 Fluke goal determines soccer Saxons fate Freeport team fares well in 1-96 Street Stock finals It was a 2-3 finish for Freeport this past weekend in the Street Stock A-Main event at the 1-96 Speedway. Larry VanPutten and Ben Christie, both of Freeport, finished second and third in the 18driver cornpetition. Max Wirebaugh in his No. 3 car drove into victory lane VanPutten opened the race in the lead before Wirebaugh look over on lap 8 and held on in the caution free feature event. Christie said some extra work made have made the difference in how his car performed this past weekend. "We made a few changes on the car and it worked out real well,** Christie said. The two Freeport racers work out of the same shop, so when they both fare well in the same week it's a special feeling for the hometown boys. In soccer, one mistake can not only cost you a game, but it can also close out a season. On Saturday one mistake did just that for the soccer Saxons, although the overall effort also was a factor in the final result as well. Hastings lost a 1-0 overtime contest to Caledonia in a Class B pre-district match at Caledonia High. The host Scots scored the game winner at 8:43 of the overtime period with Elise Boncher tallying the goal and Sam Choryan assisting on the play. Saxon Coach Doug Mepham said his team's defense on the play was not executed properly. "When you get to this level, one mistake makes the difference." Coach Mepham said. "The girls didn't mark up and Caledonia made a good cross." Caledonia Coach Jeff Merritt explained the winning goal this way. "She (Boncher) got a good foot on it (even though) it wasn't how we designed it," Coach Merritt said. "We've scored on that play all year and I felt pretty confident that Lisa Cooldin (3) boots one past Caledonia's Christina DeVormer in last nti irrta v*® nnwiicMr* Artntocl at Halarfftn^ High. how the Hestinp soccer squad performed for most of the match "The (iris just weren't as physical (and) didn't want it aa bad." Conch Mepham explained. “The other team (Caledonia) waa See TRACKS, much more physical." Caledonia was credited with 6 shots lo Hastings' total of 3. Both goalkeepers wed sharp when needed, as Saxon Katie Willison came up with 3 saves and Scots' Anne Morgan managed 2 saves. Hastings did score earlier in lhe match, but lhe goal tallied by Traci Heffelbower was cmUmwI on paga 13 called back Sull, both teams had their golden chances to end it in regulation. Hastings' Sarah Mepham and Caledonia's Christiae DeVormer and Choryan all had scoring chances in front of the ocher team's goal, but Willison and Morgan stood tall nd kept Ike game scoreless. Sarah Mepham. with eighth minutes remaining, sent one just over the Caledonia goal. With 12 minutes left, a Sarah Mepham header just missed lhe mark. Even in victory. Coach Merritt would have liked for the match lo have been decided in a different frnhton *1 don't like overtime games," Coach Merritt said. "Luck is an important element in winning" Choryan booled across 2 goals in Caledonia's 5-0 win over South Christian on Monday. Middleville also won its district battle on Monday, deafeating Northview 3-2. Ben Christie, and h<« car, were half ol the local connection who farad wel at 1-96 last weekend. (Photo provided) Hastings 0 The Saxons were out-shot by the Ranger? 14-5 and lost by the 1-0 margin in the*, regular aeaaoa ciorer on May 16. MORRISON LAKE CONDOS •Natural Woods Setting -Adjoins Great Golf ,. *2-3 Bedrooms/3 Baths ’Lots of Windows 'Custom Interiors ’Large Two-Car Garage ’Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. MonWon Law M, w«m (Mth 616-642-9623 Barry County Residents.... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER... keeping you informed of all commu­ nity notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to The BANNER and receive it at home. Or... pick it up weekly at locations around the county. Rachel Nystrom (18) charges up field to gain possession of the soccer ball, while teammate Summer Gillons (12) looks on. Here is some important news coming out of the Hastings High football camp: Hastings Freshman Football Any young man interested in playing freshman football, next year should attend an important meeting on Tuesday, June 3 at 3:15 p.m. in the middle school choir room. At this meeting, you will meet your coaches and receive important information regarding summer camps and practice schedules. The meeting will last until 3:45 p.m. Hastings JV/Varsity Football Any young man interested in playing junior vanity or vanity football next year should attend an important meeting Thursday, June 5 in lhe high school lecture hall al 3:15 p.m. At this meeting, you will BANNER Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years _ 1o tut ll-l>\1 ■I .1(1 .1 til Scramble Saxon football news detailed receive important information regarding summer camps and practice schedules. The meeting will last until 3:45 p.m. H.H.S. Football Carep The Hastings High School football coaches are sponsoring a football camp for young men in grades 7-12 from Monday. June 16 lo Thursday, June 19. The football camp is designed to give each individual an opportunity to learn the basics of the Saxon offense and is a teaching camp. Times are from 9 a.m.-noon and cost $35 per player or $60 per family. Registration materials are available in the student offices at the middle school and at the high school. If you have questions, contact Jeff Keller al 948-9448. GI N RIDGE GOLF ( Ol’RSE ‘I I s s H><> Hastings Soccer Club SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by call 945-9554 The Hastings 2 Golfers (EstabUsked....Iii 1993) Tryouts! Wilma DaMab. 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Dreyer wound up third in the 300 hurdles in 51.23 and J'Amy Cross placed third in the shot put with a throw of 33-1. The Hastings team was fourth with 58 points. First place Wyoming Park tallied 146 1/2 points. Dreyer broke the school record in the 100 hurdles with a 15.4 third place performance at lhe Champion of Champions meet on Monday. The 400 relay was second at the Champions with a 52.0. YMCA Rolling at State Women for the focal Moose 626 went to Benton Harbor on April 19-20 to take part in the Moose State Bowling event. One member ot the teem, Pam Arends, did wen with a 600 series. Other membersol the Hastings-based team also pieced. TRACKS, continued from page 12 Ben Curtis, of Hastings, finished 16th in lhe A-Main race Jim Maxim. Caledonia's varsity wrestling coach, competed at 1-96 on Saturday in the IMCA Modified division. Maxim was 18th out of 22 drivers in an A-Main event won by Rick Stout Maxim, who was running third, cut down a lire to bring out the caution flag The makeup of lhe ALMS Laie Model race is the next racing car event at 1-96. Hot laps start at 6 p.m and racing begins al 7:30 p "kalamazoo speedway Brendon Lyons is now fifth in the Limited Late Model point standings after last weekends results. Lyons started third in the A heal and finished 10th. In the feature race. Lyons opened in the fifth position and wound up 10th. Gabc High also took part in the Limited Laie Models. High. 15th in the point standings, was eighth in B heal and 14th in the feature. Three local racers competed in the Factory Stock competition: Brad Shcllenbarger. Brian Bergakker and John TerMeer. Shellenbarger. 21st in lhe point standings, started second and wound up third in the B feature, Bergakker. 23rd in points, started third and took sixth in the B feature and TerMeer. 26th in the points, started and finished in fifth in the B feature. ' In the Super Late Models. Ron Finkbeiner. currently 15th in the point standings, started fourth and after 100 laps took 14th in the feature event. Racing resumes this Saturday (May 24) with a 3-in-1 show. The Michigan Stale Enduro Championships will be on Sunday. BERLIN RACEWAY Joe Bush, of Hastings, finished fifth in the Late Model event and now is sixth in lhe point standings with 112 points. Rob Lewis, who spun and brought out a caution flag on lhe 35th lap. is tied for ninth with 89 points. Middleville's Dave Sensiba is 23rd with 23 points. A triple header card of Late Models, Sportsman Cars and Super Stocks will run Saturday with time trials at 4 p.m. and the first race slated for 7 p.m. JENNERSTOWN 300 Sensiba wound up fifth with Tony Rainers prevailing in a time of 2 hours, 25 minutes and 1 second. Cautions, according to the local racer, were a major hindrance. “Our car was belter on the longer green flag runs, so the late cautions really hurt us." Sensiba said. "We didn’t qualify well, but we had a really good car for the race." Sensiba led from laps 150-199 in the 300The ASA ACDelco Challenge Series will run a doubleheader in Michigan on June 6-7. The series will visit Tri-City Speedway in Auburn on June 6 and travel to Berlin Raceway on June 7. The Tri-City event will be carried live on The Nashville Network (TON). Baseball squads end seasons The junior varsity Saxons ended their baseball campaign with a come-from-behind win against Wyoming Park on May 16. Hastings managed to pull out a 7-6 triumph by scoring five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Brian Dunn (3-2) allowed 4 hits and struck out 8 to earn credit for the win. Dunn also helped out with his bat with an RBI and two hits. John Kieffer also had 2 hits, while Adam Whitney. Mike Nystrom (RBI). Andy Keller. Chuck Tefft and Brad Huss each had 1 hit. The victory gave lhe JV Saxons a 6-17 overall record. 2-11 in the O-K White. On May 14. the JV squad lost to East Grand Rapids 8-4 and 11-2. In Game 1. Whitney (RBI) and Nystrom (2 RBI) each collected 2 hits with one of Whitney's being a 2-basc rap. Game 2 saw the Saxons obtain 2 hits with one being a Bob Cole double. Zeeland scored 9 runs in the fourth and fifth innings to help defeat Hastings 11-6 on May 12. Keller had 4 RBI in that coolest, including 2 doubles on 3 hits. Dunn also was an offensive threat with 2 hits. Sarah Affording On front) and Emily Dipert are just two of the four Saxon athletes who ran on the Stale qualifying 400 relay team. (Photo by Perry Hardin) W-L-T discus (113-10) and lhe shot put (35-10 1/2); Laura Reed in lhe 100 (12.9); Jew Davis in the 1600 (5:23.8); the 400 relay team of Angie McQueen. Jessica Crowley. Lindsey Robertson and Reed (52 J). Lakewood — Addi Radcliff in lhe shoe put (34-10 1/2) and the discus (135-5). 4-2-2 3-2-3 Ed Youngs won lhe shot put tide at regionals with a 49-05 effort. Youngs, who took sixth at the Champions with a 49-01, will join Endres and Andrea Greyer as individuals at the May 31 season-ending event. Youngs is secund to older brother Chris on the school's all-time shot put chart. Dreyer was the regional champion of lhe girts 100 hurdles, finishing the course in 15.6. The girls 400 team of Anne Burghdoff. Dreyer. Sarah A Herding and Emily Dipert placed third at regionals and also have aspirations of medalic; at J • well. Other regional placers .zx the Saxon boys were Youngs in the discus (fifth, 130-06), the 3200 relay team of Ryan Rude, Tim Rounds, Michael McKeough and Kevin Cooney (fifth, 8:3720), Sam Stafford in lhe 100 (fourth, 11.70), the 800 relay team of Stafford. Jim Storms, Mike Pursell and Endres (fifth, 1:34.40) and Sloans in the 200 (sixth, 23.60). 4; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following to a proposed Ordinance which wee received for first reeding by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at ita regular mooting hold May 14,1967. f RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ADOPTED:_______________ EFFECTIVE: SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION at Monday's Champions with a clocking of 3.30.90. Dreyer was one of two winners for the girls team at the O-K Whhe meet on May 9. Zoning Ordinance by tho rezoning of certain property located In Land Section 13 within tho Township from the State quajtfjrsrs OWES Commercial District zoning classifications; snd to repeal ail Ordinances or parts of Ordinances In conflict RUTLAND CMARTCR TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAMS RUTLAND CHARTKR TOWNSHIP On May 13. Hastings again dropped a contest to F.H.C. 26-0. Josh Angoli and Schiba had Saxon hits in two of the three games It’s Our Business To Build New Business ORDMANCS NO. SO An Ordhanca to amend too Rutland Charter Township Zoning a now SacBon 5.05 of said Ordtoanco; to provide tor toe sever herowth. Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to hereby amended by tho rezoning from tho “R-6" Recreation District zoning classification to ths ‘C-3" Oensrai Business District zoning classification of tho following doocribod land In Land Section 13: A parcel of land located in tho northwest 1M and tho northeast 1M of Section 13, described as: Beginning al a point In tho center of Heath Road which to 109.9 foot west and 322 foot north of the cantor of said Section 13, running thence north 47 degrees 52 minutes west along the center of said road 4274 feat; thence north 63 degrees 40 minutes west along tho center of said road 545.9 teat; thence north 26 degreoa X mlnuioe oast thence southeasterly foMowi ng tho thread of said ning; thence south X dsgrass 32 minutes west west 100 foot thereof. B. Tho Zoning Map as Incorporated by reference In the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to hereby amended by tho razonI ng from tho “M" Recreation District zoning classification to ths "C-1** J*uflicarvommorciai MM - lilial rVw*i-r -a zoning m ciaasmcsuon .1. utstnct or mo following doocribod land In Land Section 13: Char Bain, 945-2729 AMENDMENT TO RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION Now come on this is a very simple question. How many parking spaces are there at Old Kent Parte? Anybody who has driven there, should at least be able to make a good guess. If you know, contact J-Ad Graphics (945­ 9554, extension 227 for those after business hour callers). If you don't know, please don't drift to lhe stadium and count them just lo win the four free tickets. Best of luck! Yellow RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHT, BARRY COUNTY. MORGAN. AMD ANT OTHER Question No, 8: How many parking spaces at (Nd Kent Park? vs. RUTLAND CMAE1M TOWNS8M FRESHMEN Hastings* freshman team traveled to an O­ K White Tournament on May 10 and fell lo Forest Hills Central 21-3 and to Wyoming Park 17-2. Josh Alderson had 2 hits and an RBI versus F.H.C. Grey 4 NOTICE of ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL The 1600 team of Stafford, McKeough, The following Barry Comity track and field athletes have also made it to the State finals: Middleville — Jenna Shook in the .0-5-3 YcUo* An OnSnance to amend the Rutland Chartar ToanaNp Zoning Ordinance by amending Anda XVIII o< Md OrWnanca and adopt­ ing a naw Regulation ot said OrtSnance; to provide lor Bra aavarab«y ot any part ot aaM OrtPnanca: to aatabMi an aflecSva Ma herewith BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAMSe MCTION I AMENDEKNT TO ARTICLE XVW OF TH! RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDNANCE is amended and a new Regulation is adopted to roadwtoBows: MCTION II • SmRABILITY Township Board previously denied or rejected a request to hearing to determine if too potteon to amend the Zoning Ordinance. Sato hearing shall be conducted in aocor* No. 267 of toe PuMc Acts of 1076, as amended. Tho and time of said hearing through written notice sent to peMtonor by test class mail to the address for petitioner idonMtod in toe petition. If toe Planning Commission deterrninos that no change in circumstances affecting the sub­ ject property has occurred, the Planning Commission ahal take no further action on the petition. C. The Rutland Charter Township Board is authorized to establish, by resolution, fees for petitions or amendments to toe Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance to accompany any such petition in order to defray the costs to toe Township of such proceedings. Such fees may be altered by resolution of the Township Board and in toe dis­ cretion of said Board. MOTION N • SCVKRABILITY Should any section, clause or provision of tots Ordinance be declared by the courts to be invalid, toe same shal not affect the vaMrty of toe Ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part so declared to be mvabd. Should any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be dedared by toe courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of toe Ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof otoer than toe part so dedared to be invalid. SECTION IN MCTION III EFFECTIVE DATS AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICUNG ORDINANCES by repealed. northwest 1/4 and tho northeast IM of Section 13, described as: Beginning al a point In tho cantor of Meath Road which Is 109.9 foot west and 322 foot north of tho center of said Section 13, running thence north 47 degrees 52 minutes west along tho center of said road 427.3 feet, thence north 63 degrees 40 minutes west along tho center of said road 545.9 foot; thence north 26 degrees 20 minutes east 635.4 foot to tho center of Thomappte River, thence southeasterly following the thread of said river to a point which is north X degrees 32 minutes east 1049 foot from the piece of beginning; thence south X degrees 32 minutes west 1049 feet to tho piece of beginning. Should any section, clause, or provlsicn of this Ordinance bo declared by a Court to he invalid for any reaeon, such declaration shall not affect tho validity of tho Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than tho section, clause or provision so declared to bo ,nv>w Section III This Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances In conflict herewith are hereby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will bo considered for adoption by the Township Board at a special meeting to be held at tho Rutland Charter Township Hell on May 28. 1997, commencing at 6:X o'clock p.m. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for tho hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days* notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Thts Ordinance shall take effect on the 29th day ot May, 1997 All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflet herewith are PIS) 946*2194 �Pag* 14 — The Hasting* Banner — Thursday, May 22,1997 Lake Odessa NEWS The Depot/Muaeum will be open 10 to 2 Saturday, May 24, for the monthly open house sad for the sale of hollyhocks. This is lhe third year for this project. Last year, some of the pirota grew to eight feet and more with a wide variety of colors ia the bloaaomr. This Marian Klein. “The Church in China" was the program topic. Central UMC had a full bulletin on Sunday with music by the Bell choir, the Sonshiners, the chancel choir, presentation of Bibles lo children finishing third grade and hymnals to two girts finishing eighth grade and being pro- will be more details next week. The board of directors of the LOAHS met on Monday evening lo make further plans for the hollyhock sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24. burning sales then and al lhe June open house, which will have displays directly cend upon the town June 28 with many ichool one sees former residents who return each year for this Oa Writortftoy, the tome County Health mem of Central United Methodist Church wifo anmnee through the Fellowship Hall. On Monday, May 26. the Sebewa Cemer Association will hold its annual meeting al the Sebewa Cruarr United Methodist Church with a pothick supper at 6 p.m. followed by the an- of Cobba attended for the baptismal service of Roben Cobb JV. His parents are Robert Cobb m and wife Rachel. Roben and Lynda Cobb. Roben Cobb SR. Several other relatives attended Central Church goes lo its summer schedule with services al 9:30 *.m. Sunday. May 25. Graduates will be honored ■ this service with a reception in their honor during the coffee Other plans were made for Depot Day. The top raffle prize will be a weekend stay at Mis­ sion Point resort on Mackinac Island for three days and two nights in an Autumn Getaway package. At this meeting, officers for the coming year were re-elected from the roster of directors of the society. There were so many trucks with stock trailers arriving at the Lake Odessa Auction the death of former Lake Odesaa High School the facts from Pat Hickey Curran of Grand Rapids, who has been in contact with the widow of the beloved teacher. Farnham, 78, died on Dec. 21, 1996 in a Hint hospital. His funeral was at a United Methodist Church in for many yean. He waa twice retired — from had many published snides in wildlife magaziaes. He will show slides of a hum aonh of Moscow. under his directorship that tome 1950s rtudetns al Lake Odessa chose lo enter the music field to become bend directors and music teachers. He had been in World War II HtAHK G. HUAIY. P.C. IS AnfMPTNG TO COLttcr a bear ano any awoaatATtow o*ta*«o WU M usto roa THAT ruapoM. player. He had been treasurer of his church COUSOSS. A MAStoCO WOMAN to CLAYTON AHO to foe Sebewa RecoUeceor. founded by Robert ■lam toward the families of Sebewa through Mn. Farnham's address it 11470 Bray Road. Clio. Ml 48420. The foam County Michigan Association of Retired School Prrwvmel (MARSP) met May ond atgbry dollora and forty-five cants (818.380.4*). and Intaraat ot 10.00% per annum Saturday. May 10, with more than 30 preaeta. evidence. Steve Lambert gave aa csceUenl the millage. It is not an additional amount. By taring central dispatch for the enure county, foe sheriff r department foe Michigan State MestwMa. harry founts. Midi lean, locatod or *47S hired employees, not deputies Village Craft Shop, raa by Terri Baldwin, and a cerstatos shop by Pst Medter, ha* beea sold prsasm filled the Dea lo hear Mike Hook’s ac- through foe mall, which was the former Waters Auto building and then an auto parts More. The moll is filled with nooks and cranthe entire Weaaeni Auto beildiR. which in the 1950s alao homed a Gamble store. The ex- NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION The Zoning attrict Map he* been emended na follow*: SUBSCRIBE to The and keep informed on news around the county! ■aid Sac*on, and nxvWig *1 N 1« ana; *tW 38*48 IL at right angina manto; *> S 2*8.48 fl the cantor of Hwy. M-37; *< S 57 degreaa anff E 438 55 fl along aaid Hwy. to th* pine* of Regardless of credit history, CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 Teacher with 25 yean expartanca, tutoring the 3 R'a: Specializing in Reading and Math iwvik Science and Computer as well. - CITY OF HASTINGS - PUBLIC NOTICE Notice la hereby given that tho Haatinga City Council will hold a work session on the proposed 1997/ 1998 Fiscal Year Budget in the City Hall Council Chamber*, 102 S. Broadway, Heatings, Michigan on May 27, 1997 at 8.-00 p mEveril G. Manahum City Clerk Tha map is a portion of lhe Official Zoning Map of able for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planting Office *t 220 W. Slate St. Hastings. Michigan between tho hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (dosed between 12­ 1 pm). Monday thru Friday, riease can 948-4830 for further information. Dale May 20. 1997 James L Bailey. Chairperson Barry Comfy Board of Commissioners Nancy L Boersma. Barry County Clerk NOTWEMNGA »KITEJCM(KI 1WMMNUIK. ** llrnsfcr Miller. Concord and Hden Mae t— HCWmI, FlaKIBga, David DeWin Jenera. Waylrod and Hod Jon Frary, Kentwood. David Lae Warner, Delton and Judith K. Moore, IVtam Denny Leroy Walden. Dowling and Amy Lynn Boger, Dowling. Jasoa Scott Tietz, Hastings and Krista Rae Schevay. Dowling. Rasotol John Sctapper. Hastings and Vfotet lea* Bradfield. Hutsul Briro Jota McLero. Hearings and Jacqme JoDaaM, Haatar*, William Tbomar Swafford. Battle Creek md Cynthia Gail Eavey. Battle Creek. ConunonPbint Mortgage Johnstown Twp , of Barry County. Michigan. The above named ordinance becomes effective June 1. 1997. following the approval from the Michigan Department of Consumers & Industry Serves*. State Boindary Commission Copies of this ordnance is avail­ ever. looking for ways lo wort with resi­ dents to clean up Nashville and approved a "fire dump day." so to speak. Village officials soon will be advertising May 31 Nashville Cleanup Day and certifi­ cates allowing residents lo take up to one yard of trash to foe Castleton-Maple GroveNashville transfer station will he available st the village office. There are rule* pertaining lo foe types of trash that will be accepted and those applying for foe certificate* must take along proof of residency when picking up rteir certificate. Throe who wish to inquire about foe trash pickup day can contact the village office. call for same-day approval. 945-9S35 of See 22. TIN, R8W. Johnatorm Ttsp- ttoecribed aa Baginning at a point In to* can­ tor ol Hwy. M-37, dtotant W better handle on what is going on," he said. "With the current ordinance, if in court, you receive only a third of the money back (fines). The remainder slays with District Court in Hastings." No final decisions on such a change have been made to dale. The neat step is the Planning Cosnurission. Officials are, how­ (**») -TUTOB1NG Ordinanc* which amend* th* Barry County Zoning Councilman Dennis Mage* raid dial foe new approach sounded good to him. His primary concern war to bring things op to code and be suggested a sliding scale when assessing fines for vioistions. -We really should classify types of fines and then assess them according to the of­ fense," he said. ‘My own experience has been foal judges don't have time to deal with these people aad are willing to let them have it if they are not serious about cleaning up their meu!" How would this type of change wort? Could those who want so pay their fine* lo­ cally rather than going lo court do so? Again the answer is yes, according to To­ bias. He said foal when involving foe court system foe village forfeits a portion of foe fine. He ntggestod font the new odinance al­ low for those cited to pay fines at Village Hall 'A good enforcement tod can be a munic­ ipal citation notice requiring someone to ap­ pear at Village Hall.' he said. "Your local ronin* official can police foe violations, the village keeps the money, and you have a Anomoy at Low IBS W«9i Mota Street HobNhob, MkhiganAMM . Pursuant to the provHon* of Public Ad 183 of 1943. a* amandad. notice I* hereby ghren that th* Barry County Ortfinanc* in th* fokowing manner ZONING, continued CLAYTON AM* MBSA POUS. MOaiGAGK Hastings BANNER with about 130 walkers. Bill Walker, pternudat, wa* the walk chairman for 199?. Bar­ bara DeLaney handled rcginrartmt. There Ruth Gm (left) of Hasting* I* shown with her painting of angels. With her are Lori Tramp, chair of the Mother Daughter banquet and Lori'* daughter, Chelsea Backe. • BIDS • TOWNSHIP OF ORANGCVILU COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Coray Drtvo spacial AnccMwnt DMrict NOTICE B HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, having raeotvad Ha Intention to make certain public knprovamants concreting of poring end other Improvements to Corey Onva In Crystal Lak* Eatataa (the "tmprovamanta") In th* Township, ha* mad* Its final determination ol a epactal aaaaaamant dlatrict which conalata ot th* following daaertbad tot* and parcel* ol land which are beneflttad by th* tmprovamanta and against which alt or a portion ol th* eoat ol th* tmprovamanta ehall be apaelally mitssid: Coray Drivfo Special AasMsnrant DMrict All lota In th* plat of Crystal lab* Eatataa and on* additional parcal Including Lota and PDfCDts NutnDDreG-011-070001-00; -011-070002-00, -011-07000340; -011-07000440, 41147040540; 41147040640, -70; 41147040740; 41147040640, -10; 41147041240; 41147042140; -01147042640; 41147043640; 41147044440; 41147046040; 41147041040, 46, -10, -20, -30, -36, -40, -45. 40; 41147041140, 43, -10, -14, -23 -30, -31 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of tta Town*<iip of Orangsvita ha made and c«rtfflad a spacta aaaaaamant roll lor tha apaciai aaaaaamant district, which roil sets forth the relative portion of the coat of said Improvements which Is to be levied in the form of a special assessmen t agMnst each benefitted lot and parcel of land in tho special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGE­ VILLE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. THE 3RD DAY OF JUNE, 1W7, AT 7.40 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, W10 SOUTH BOULTER ROAD. SHELBYVILLE, MICHIGAN 48344, IN SAID TOWNSHIP, TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO The Board of Education of Delton Kel­ logg Schools is now accepting sealed bids on two 1997 school buses. Bids should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046 and should be clearly labeled “School Bus Bids." Bids are due by 12:00 o'clock noon on June 13, 1997, at which time they will be opened. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared ha boon reported to tho Township Board and Is on filo with the Township Clerli at tho Township Hail for public examination. Specifications available upon request at the transportation department. Dated: May 6,1807 TAKE FURTHER K'OTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may bo made by an owner or party In Interest, or his or her agent, In person or, in tho ailemahve, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at tho hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by tho Township Board of the Township of Orangeville. Darlene M. Harper, Clerk Township of Orangeville �Happy Time enjoys‘Dad’s Night' Alison Harris and her dad, Mike, watch as Alison has hand painted by Bernie MacKenzie TK school village stalled on water, sewer by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Plans lo provide water and sewer for the new middle school that will soon be built in Middleville have been temporarily slowed down due to a difference of opinion between village and school officials. The two governments have been working for a while to put together an agreement that would enable the new middle school to hook up to village utilities. The situation is that lhe district is build­ ing 19 new classrooms in the village which it has been asked lo provide services for. Village Manager David Arking said that according to a formula lhe village uses lo de­ termine how things operate, lhe classrooms arc equivalent lo 19 new homes. But the crucial issue is that board mem­ bers and officials said they don’t want the vffllge to have tW^bwt# » decide wbsn the schools can add on to existing buildinp The board members also said they fell that since negotiations had been going on for quite a while and construction might fall be­ hind schedule. Village Council members should be contacted to attempt to resolve dif­ ferences. They request a reply by June 12. Meanwhile, lhe district will consider alter­ native options in case lhe two groups can not reach a compromise. One option would be for the district to drill its own well and provide sanitary sys­ tems. This would cost more, but would get the job done. Superintendent Jay Cason said costs would be approximately $520,000 to­ tal, $283,000 of which would go to the vilHe said that lhe proposed agreement had been altered several times and amounts lhe district would have to pay to lhe village has ranged from as low as $150,000 to as high as $3(X),(XM) Trustee Nancy Goodin said that money spent on utilities is money that can not be spent on educating students. "Any money beyond lhe fair amount is less money used to educate children." she said. Kim Selleck agreed. "Every penny that we can save will be better for the kids in the long run." he said. Al a Village Council meeting the follow­ ing evening, it was agreed that Arking would contact Cason and ask for more details about what part of the agreement the board feels uncomfortable with so the two groups can come up with a compromise independently, or with the help of a mediator Council members agreed that something needs to be worked out as soon as possible and Arking said he wanted to try work with the district to come up with something fair. "We * ant to get along with the district." he said. He added that he has looked into the pos­ sibility of hiring a mediator that could help resolve differences. Should the district agree lo this plan, it may be possible for both groups to split the costs "Many of lhe points have already been re­ solved and there are only a few differences," he said. "Mediation might not take a long time." Both Arking and the council felt that though the distria is not required by law to consult with the village when planning for additions, the village docs need to know what school officials want to do so village officials can be able to know how to serve the school and if they are able to under cer­ tain circumstances legally or financially. The school board suggested mediation and Arking said a mediator might be able to come up with language in lhe contract that would give lhe village the authority to say no if it is absolutely necessary, but would make some type of compromise. Trustee James Rutherford said he also would like to know the specific concerns of the district regarding lhe proposed contract “If lhe issues are minor, maybe we can solve them without a mediator." he said. A night of surprises took place April 28 at the happy Time Preschool where 70 students and their fathers or substitute fathers enjoyed an evening together at the annual "Dad s Night Carnival." There were games of skill, such as fish pond, a safety dart game, basketball throw, bean bag toss and a "candy bar cakewalk." The crafts included a take-home dinosaur necklace that was strung with rings. Styro­ foam noodles and various items the dads helped make. They also strung multi-colored beads on shoestrings to make friendship bracelets. The children also enjoyed getting their faces painted with spring designs of butter­ flies, ladybugs and rainbows. The fathers and children were treated to refreshments after lhe games, which included hot dogs, popcorn, cookies and punch. Alexandra Wendorf and her dad, Robert, enjoy refreshments at the Dad's Niqht Carnival. Please Support The Berry County UNITED WAY! Premier Travel Emily Phillips with B.J. the Clown and her dad, Eric, enjoy Dad’s Night activities. In memory of Isha CLEO E. 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Michigan 49316 Call 616-554-0311 Hours: Monday-Thunday 8:30 am-8 pm; Fri. 8:30 am-6 pm; Sat. 10 am-2 pm HASTINGS 130 North Broadway, (Next to X-Press Mart) • PIZZA & SUBS 945-5500 Thank you Haatinga for tho warm wolcomo and accepting us into tho community ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS4! .37 W 2 LARGE PIZZAS one with up to 5 toppings of our choice for the adults 3 MEDIUM PIZZAS - JUST CHEESE ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS4! .58 3 LARGE PIZZAS • JUST CHEESEgM^to A A ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS‘1.90 * Plus Tax • Delivery Extra • Must Present Coupon • Expires 9/30/97 Plus Tax • Delivery Extra • Limited Delivery Area • Expires 9/30/97 Don't Forget Your FREE Flavored Crusts Buttered, Buttered Cheese, Barlie, Sesame, Bye, Poppy Seed, Cajun, �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 22, 1997 COURT N6ULIS: A Middleville man was sentenced lo jail after he pleaded no contest earlier this month lo fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct with a 9-year-old and being a habitual offender. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell said she concurred with the probation de­ partment's negative view of the future of Thomas L. Swainston. 36. of Middleville, because he has a prior conviction for crimi­ nal sexual conduct. She said she did not agre; with allowing him to plead no contest, b' t lhe victim was going through a family situation and prosecutors believed she would not be able to lake the strain of a trial. Mc­ Dowell asked the court to impose a sentence of 12 months in jail. Swainston's attorney. James Goulooze. asked the court lo accept lhe plea agreement. He also took exception to the probation de­ partment's conclusion about the incident, calling it a "spontaneous act." Goulooze asked lhe court to consider alternatives to in­ carceration In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher warned Swainston. "If I do see you here again. Mr. Swainston. I'll be sending you lo prison for as long as possible. If there's one problem on probation, that's where you'll be heading ” He sentenced Swainston to five years pro­ bation and the first 12 months in jail with credit for one day previously served. He or­ dered Swainston to pay a $500 fine and $1,000 in costs. Fisher also made Swainston eligible for work release and ordered him to attend mental health counseling and not be in presence of a female under 16 yean old without another responsible adult present. In other recent Circuit Court business: • Shawn D. Elsey. 19. of Delton was granted youthful trainee status. He was charged with receiving or concealing stolen properly over $100. Under youthful trainee status, if Elsey successfully completes pro­ bation. no record of a felony conviction will be kept. Also, any guilty plea is sealed from public view. McDowell said Elsey has complied with requirements lo make him eligible for youth­ ful trainee status. She said Elsey also has been cooperative with various agencies and asked the court lo follow the probation de­ partment's recommendation and g'ant youth­ ful trainee status. Elscy's attorney. Gordon Shane McNeill, said Elsey is now working toward graduation at the State Technical Institute. He said Elsey's two co-defendants have been sen­ tenced and asked the court to impose a sen­ tence proportionate to their sentences. Mc­ Neill added that the two co-dcfcndants have already been through the court system, while this is Elscy's first encounter with the adult system. In following the recommendation. Fisher told Elsey. "You did make a positive im­ pression on the probation officer and it ap­ pears you have decided to change your life for lhe belter." He sentenced Elsey lo two years proba­ tion. with lhe first 90 days in jail and credit for two days served. Fisher suspended the last 70 days of jail. He ordered Elsey to pay $500 in costs and a monthly probation over­ sight fee. He made Elsey eligible lor com­ munity service in lieu of one-half his costs and made him eligible for work release for community service or school. charge of stealing or retaining without con­ sent a financial transaction device. Sentenc­ ing was scheduled for May 29. • Donald K. Hasty, 21, of Hastings, was sentenced to $250 in costs and probation un­ til costs are paid in full. He had pleaded guilty lo attempted assault with a dangerous weapon in 1996 and had sentencing delayed. McDowell said the charge would be re­ duced to domestic violence as part of the plea agreement. "Il appears Mr. Hasty has com­ plied with lhe terms and has been successful in completing therapy for anger reduction," she said. Hasty's attorney, Terry Knoll, said he con­ curred with McDowell's comments and added Hasty has attempted to follow through with the court’s orders and is still attending ther­ apy. Fisher set aside the assault plea and ac­ cepted the domestic violence plea. In noting that probation officers first thought Hasty would be a poor probationer, Fisher said. "I'm glad to sec you've shown the probation officer was wrong in his assessment." • Ryan P. Kearney. 17. of Middleville, pleaded guilty to committing larceny in a building. In exchange for his plea, prosecu­ tors dropped a charge of second-degree home invasion and agreed to a 30-day jail cap with a recommendation for youthful trainee sta­ tus Sentencing was scheduled for May 29. • Rhonda K. Slusser. 32, of Freeport, was sentenced to jail for violating her probation. Assistant Prosecutor David Makled said Slusser "has a persistent problem with sub­ stance abuse," and said this was her second probation violation. He said he agreed with the recommendation of lhe probation de­ partment that Slusser serve the remainder of a 12-month jail sentence. Slusser's attorney, David Kuzava. said Slusser recognizes she has a substance abuse problem and completed a two-week, in-pa­ tient program in December. He said she was drug free until this violation and suggested, "perhaps a more intensive program would be beneficial." He asked the court to include an order that she attend the K-Pep substance abuse program, because it has a good success • Rebecca M. Hudson. 35. of Hastings, pleaded guilty to larceny of $100 or less through false personal information. In ex­ change for the plea, prosecutors dropped a rate. In imposing sentence. Fiber told Slusser her two original co-defendants have succeeded in turning their lives around and warned her, "This is your last chance to stay out of • Carl J. Johnson. 35. of Hickory Comers, was scheduled for a June 3 hearing on sup­ pression of evidence. He also was scheduled for trial as the second case to be tried June 16 and the first case lo be tried June 23. He is charged with manufacture of marijuana. prison." He sentenced Slusser to 12 months in jail with credit for 269 days served and ordered her to enter the K-Pep program after her re­ lease from jail. KINDERGARTEN, cont from page I SUMMER All natural. Dr. recommended. Safe, simple nd guaranteed. What have you got lo lose . but inches. Call Dorris at 616-868-7099. $1,990 POSSIBLE READING BOOKS. Part time. At home. Toll Free (1 >-800-218-9000. exL R-7673 for listirgs. GOV’T FORCLOSED honres from pennies on $1. Delinquent tax. repo's, REO's. Your area. Toll free (1) 800-218-9000 ExL H-7673 foi current listings. SEIZED CARS from $175. Punches, Cadillac's Chevy’s, BMW’s, Corvettes, also Jeeps, 4wd‘i, your area. Toll Free (1 >-800-218-9000, exL A-7673 for c’.rrent lutings. FISH FOR STOCKING: Girot hybrid bluegills, rainbow trout, walleye, largemouth and small­ mouth bats, catfish, perch, fathead minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM. 08988 35th Sl, Gobles. Ml 49055. (616)628 2056 Days, 624-6215 evenings. SOLOFLEX EXERCISE MACHINE with butterfly attachment Almost new’! Best offer. 616-945-5516 ALL STUDENTS: Local firm has summer work openings, $1025 to start No experience necessary. Work with other students. Call 616-245-3882 BUILDING SUPERINTENDENTMiddleville housing commis­ sion is seeking a full time, live-in to perform a variety of skilled tasks pertaining to the main fence of a 50 unit HUD housing project for senior citizens. Excellent enviornment, paid health insurance and vacation. Mail resume to: Lisa Finkbeiner, Lincoln Meadow Apartments, 500 Lincoln St. Middleville, Ml 49333 or call for an appointment at 795-7715 EOE.___________ HELP NEEDED: putting in a dock and yard work for this weekend. 945-2004__________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak Sl, Freeport, Ml EOE HELP WANTED: Excellent opportunity for retired person wishing to supplement income, or senous job seekers for our carriage manufacturing shop. Call 5 1 7-852-9743 8:00am-5:00pm if interested. NAIL TECHNICIAN WANTED: Lifestyles. Call 945-5444 Vm, asking $3,500 OBO. Call 616-945-5119. CARD OF THANKS The family of Patricia (Hart) Ferguson wishes to express thanks and gratitude to Mercy Ambulance attendants, and Lee and Terri Campbell; Pennock Hospital's Emergency and Intensive Care staffs, and Dr. Brasseur for their attention to Patricia at her time of need. Thank you lo Father Fischer and Sister Ursula, and our family and friends for their prayers and support. Ginbach Funeral Home and staff, and Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church and members. Thanks for all the phone calls, memorial contnbutjom, visits, cards, and gifts of food and plants- each aad every one of them meant so much to us. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you an. Gary Ferguson, children, and grandchildren William and Thea Hart loan (Hart) ADerding Jeanne (hart) and John Schowaltcr HASTINGS- Large 4br, home, 2* baths, fireplace, *11 kitchen appliances. Storage building, near school, churches, shopping. Security and cleaning deposit, $775 per month. 616-9454330 LAKEFRONT WALL LAKE, DELTON Modern 2bd, one year lease, references and depo­ sit. Phone evenings or weekends. Call 616623-8218. TAKING APPLICATIONS for a waiting lisL Hidden Valley. Call 948-2838, 8-2pm. EHO BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. Service all makes A models, over 30 years experience. Call 1-888-498-9137/616-948-9137 CATERING BUSINESS AND PROPERTY $125,000. Rich land Ml call 616665-7515. EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. MOTOR: $950 or best offer. 623-3708 GARDENER Degreed, exper­ ienced, ask for Mary. 616-945-9712 NEED MONEY? I BUY MORTGAES and land contracts for cash. Don't discount your mortgage note or contract Call first. Jack (voice mail) 616-792-7741 leave name, number and best times to be reacncu. ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, win relocate free if necessary. No payment until J anuary of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. 4 FAMILIES: Plus size womens, extra large tail men, husky boys, and teen girls clothes. Lots of furniture. May 22nd and 23rd, possibly 24th, 8:30-5pm. Jackson Rd., between Cherry Valley and Patterson, 1/2 mite south of Green Lake Rd. 4 FAMILY BARN SALE: Sam-5pm 10150 Chief Noonday Rd., MiddtevUte. May 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st and 6/1. 795-3831 Antiques, collectibles, spinning wheel, Budweiser collectibles, coke dock, coke and vernors tin signs, bottles, stamps, post cards, sheet music, Victorian trade cards, duck decoys, old radios, trestle table, coffee grinder, walnut and marble scale, mammy and other cookie jan, sponge wear cuspi­ dor, 14" China piggy bank, German mugs, Weeden toy steam engine, Frankoma, Tonka trucks, old tools and tool chest, patio furniture set, arts and crafts show tent, oil lamps, mountain dulcimer, band saw, girls bicy­ cles, new health and beauty aide items, and x-mas silks, dishes, household items, British sea gull 4 hone tong shaft and more. GARAGE SALE: Clothes, toys, crafts, and lots of misc. 1900 Boulder Dr.. (East Slate Rd , to Powell and to Boulder.) Fri. and Sat, May 23rd and 24 th. 9-5._________________________ YARD SALE: 715 W. Clinton, Hastings. Saturday 9am-? YARD SALE: 10215 Case Rd„ near Lacey. Modern love scat­ perfect condition, quilts and tops, tables, lamps, antique rock­ ing chair, childrens and adult clothing, toys- some power driven, exercise bike, jewelry, lots of household misc., Mary Kay cosmetics. Thur., Fri., Sat.. May 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 8am-5pm. The switch was made with the provision that if details of the new scheduling can't be worked out. the kindergarten schedule will remain as is. Still to be determined is which elementary will retain lhe five-day, half-day schedule, how many students are going lo be enrolled in the traditional program, and whether full busing services will be provided for those using the traditional schedule. Having parents provide transportation at noon was originally proposed, but board trustee Terry McKinney, who voted against the scheduling change, contended that deny­ ing full busing privileges to those choosing the traditional schedule would be "highly discriminatory," and would be "morally and ethically wrong." He said he was told by someone in the state Board of Education offices that it would be illegal to deny noon busing to traditionalschedute kindergartners. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said administrators are checking to see what the state requirements are as far as the busing issue is concerned, and the busing question will have to be worked out before any alternate -day schedule can move forward. The schedule calls for full days on Mon­ days and Wednesdays. On Fridays. half of the students would attend in the morning, and the other half in the afternoon. Administrators were looking to change to the ahemate-day scheduling for several rea­ sons. One of the district's elementaries, Pleasantview, has already had success with the alternate day schedule. The all-day sched­ ule gives kindergartners a chance to attend school in the morning, which is considered by educators to be "a prime time for learn­ ing." The need to rush through lessons is eliminated. Students are also better prepared for going to school all day five days a week in first grade, according to educators. There is also a "potential" cost savings from the elimination of some kindergarten bus runs. Schoessel said. However, he told board members, financial considerations were "not the overriding reason" for instituting the change. Board Vice President Colin Cruttenden voted against lhe change. "I’m not sure we've presented our case over a long enough time," he said. "I think we need to give them (parents) more time to warm up to it.” However, he said, he believes there are "educational benefits for the students" with all-day, alternate day kindergarten, and there are "financial ramifications." "We’re going to short-change students by not saving money whenever we can," he said. "In the very near future this board has to find ways to save money." Board President Patricia Endsley supported the change, saying one of her four children went lo morning kindergarten and the rest went in the afternoon, and she "really saw a difference." She said she read a research paper that indicated that "half of our kids who go (lo kindergarten) in the afternoon are not get­ ting as good an education." She said she's been asking for the Pleas­ antview schedule to be instituted district­ wide for three years Dave Arnold, principal of Central Elemen­ tary. said a survey of parents done during kindergarten screening indicated that 82 sup­ ported eltemale-day kindergarten, compared lo 27 who opposed il. A Vermontville woman suffered only minor injuries after this one-car accident last Thursday night in Maple Grove Township. Woman not hurt in crash A Vermontville woman was not seriously injured in a one-car accident last Thursday night on M-66 near Cloverdale Road in Maple Grove Township. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Rhonda S. Sheldon. 36. of Vermontville, was north bound on M-66 at 8:50 p.m. when she lost control of her car. crossed the center line and went down an embankment. struck a driveway culvert and overturned. Sheldon was extracted from the wreckage by Nashville Ambulance and transported to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated for neck injuries and released. Police believe speed and alcohol were fac­ tors in lhe accident. Sheldon was cited for reckless driving, driving with a revoked li­ cense and not wearing a seatbelt. POLItt SCAT: Nashville man may face charges CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are seeking child abuse and illegal entry charges against a 37-year-old Nashville man after a May 12 assault in the 1400 block of Thomapple Lake Road. Deputies the 13-year-old victim told them be had been a neighbor's home when his brother came to get him. When lhe victim returned home, he found his father, who told him to gel his things and move in with him. The victim said he told the man he wanted to slay with his mother, after which he said the man yelled at him at tried to force him to go. He told deputies his father then choked him and hit him in the face three or four times. The man told deputies he wanted the boys lo move in with him because their mother is not home and they need supervision. He said he only grabbed the victim to calm him down after he became angry and that he slapped the boy once across the face for disciplinary reasons. Man accused of domestic violence HOPE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are seeking a charge of domestic violence against a 26-year-old Dowling man following a May 12 incident at lhe Cedar Creek Grocery Store. Deputies said they arrived to find the victim being treated by ambulance crews for a bleeding lip. She told deputies she had joking with the suspect in a car, when he became upset and started to yell at her. After she got out of lhe car at the store, she said lhe suspect got out and pursued her into lhe store, where he caught her, punched her in the month and threw her to the ground. Deputies were unable to interview the suspect because he had left the scene. Man arraigned on domestic violence ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — A Battle Creek man has been arraigned on a charge of domestic violence following a May 13 incident in lhe 6300 block of Huff Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said lhe victim told them that she and Robert P. Whaley II, 40. of Battle Creek, began arguing following a car ride. She said be grabbed the collar of her shirt, stretching it out of shape, and said she was afraid il would escalate because he becomes physical when he drinks. Deputies described Whaley as very uncooperative, refusing to answer questions and telling them the incident was a personal matter and none of their business. Whaley is scheduled for a pre-trial conference May 27. Delton man held in felonious assault BARRY TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Delton man was arrested by Barry Township Police May 17 after allegedly attempting to attack a driver in the Felpausch parking loL Police said the man had earlier yelled at a carload of kids to slow down near his home on Lakeside Drive in Hope Township. The driver told the man he was traveling the speed limit and proceeded to the Delton Felpausch. Police said the man followed the kids to Felpausch. where he attempted to hit the victim in the head with an aluminum baseball bat. Police are seeking a charge of felonious assault. Guns stolen from Barry Twp. home BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry Township Police investigated the May 14 theft of guns from a home in the 11400 block of Gurd Road. Police said the culprits entered the home between 10 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. through a double-sliding window. While inside, they pulled and pried locked gun cabinet until it broke. They stole six long guns. Police probe attempted car theft HASTINGS — Hastings City Police investigated an attempted car theft at the Barry County Sheriffs Department, May 17. Police said the victim is on work release from the jail. The victim told them he had left the car around noon May 16 and returned at about 9 am. May 17. He found the steering column had been tampered with and the ignition would spin when he pul the key in it. Nothing else in the car was tampered or taken. Four injured in Wednesday accident BARRY TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured in a two-vehicle head-on accident at the intersection of Pifer and Cobb roads Wednesday. Barry Township Police said Aaron D. Newberry. 24. of Kalamazoo, was on west bound Pifer Road in a pickup truck when he attempted to make a left turn onto southbound Cobb Road. Newberry turned in front of an east bound car, driven by Charles F. Kennedy, 46. of Battle Creek, who was extracted from the wreckage by lhe Barry-Prairieville-Hope Fire Department. Newberry and Kennedy were transported by LifeCare Ambulance to Borgess Hospital. Kennedy's passengers Todd C. Warren. 32, of Battle Creek and Kailin M. Warren. 6, of Battle Creek, were transported by Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital. Newberry was cited for failing to yield. Todd Warren was cited for failing to wear his seat belt. Streets along parade route to close HASTINGS — Hastings City Police remind Barry County residents that they will be closing some Hastings streets for Monday's Memorial Day parade Police will be closing State Street from Broadway to Boltwood Street. Broadway from State Street to West State Road, and West State Road from Broadway to the city limits. Police said the streets will be closed from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and urge motorists to find alternative routes during that time. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-05-29.pdf 7858f914a8ed3236b71fe58a64b77f4f PDF Text Text HAiiiKG' rcPLic 12! S CHl WST HASTINGS Mi 8 ' '’ Hastings school budget unveiled Delton announces top ‘97 students District tourneys slated in Hastings See Page 3 See Page 5 See Pages 10 and 11 T 12/30/0* Hast loss Public Librji-. 121 S. Church St. Hastings, MI 49058 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 (-3 4 ANNER Hastings PRICE str THURSDAY. MAY 29. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO. 22 Rite-Aid interested in the City Hall site Gentle sounds of remembering... Beau Mason, a sophomore trumpet player for the Hastings High School band, plays *Taps* during Memorial Day services at Riverside Cemetery. For more photos of the ceremony and parade see inside today's edition of the Banner. (Photo by Perry Hrrdin) by Jason Carr Staff Writer The Hastings City Council voted Tuesday night to authorize City Manager Howard Penrod and City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes to negotiate with a real estate firm over the sale of Chy Hall. The city had received a bid from Ludwig & Karas of Farmington Hills as well as from Barry County. Ludwig & Karas are repre­ senting Rite-Aid Pharmacy, Penrod said Tuesday. In a May 16 letter to Penrod, Ludwig & Karas said it was their "intention to acquire the city hail property along with (2) two ad­ jacent houses and build a new one (I) floor commercial building consisting of approxi­ mately 11,000 square feet with parking to code." Penrod told the council neither of two bids fully met the requirements the city had set forth. Ludwig & Karas is offering $500,000 in cash, but wants an extension of the clos­ ing time from 90 days to 150 days and warns to put a $25,000 deposit asked for by the city into escrow instead. Barry County is offering the city $265,000 in cash, as well as the deed for the Commission on Aging (COA) building, which the county values at $165,000. How­ ever, Penrod said that the county's valuation of the COA was not an appraised value. He told the council that the county wants to use the property for office buildings and parking. There was little discussion about the coun­ ty's proposal, with most council members asking about the Ludwig bid. Mayor Frank Campbell said that while he did not have a problem with extending the closing time to 150 days, it did become a problem in light of Ludwig's request to not deposit $25,000 with the city. They could decide to back out al the last minute and then we've had the property off the market for 150 days and we're out the $25,000," he said. Council unanimously approved authoriz­ ing Penrod and Fekkes to negotiate a pur­ chase agreement with Ludwig A Karas. Council member David Jasperse abstained, citing a conflict of interest. He said there have been rumors that he would sell Bosley's Pharmacy to Rile-Aid, but that "there is no truth to (those) ru­ mors." Jasperse said he had been approached three or four months ago, but was not inter­ ested in selling the business. "Il's quite possible that if they get a site in the city that they could begin to negotiate to buy my business," he continued. Jasperse added that if the Ludwig bid was rejected, he could also benefit from the lack of new competition and for those reasons felt he should abstain from the vote. In other business Tuesday, the council: • Approved the final plat for North Rjdge Estates No. 2. • Approved extending the city's option on the purchase of the Moose Lodge property for another year, • Voted to receive and place on file the long-range economic development place pub­ lished by the Barry County Economic De­ velopment Council. Penrod said the plan had been submitted to the county, but he understood the county had not acted on it "1 think what they've done is excellent and they've put a lot of time and thought into this," he said, "just I think it's premature to approve it at this time." See RITE-AID continued paga 2 Area townships exploring water and sewer authority A number of area township officials met last week to discuss the possibility of form­ ing an Independent Township Sewer Author­ ity. The meeting included officials from Hast­ ings and Rutland Charter Townships and Castleton, Carlton and Baltimore Town­ ships, all of whom are exploring water and sewer options for townships in Barry County. On hand for the meeting was Rich Pier­ son. a consultant for sewer and water facili­ ties who specializes in start-up procedures for rural sewer authorities. Pierson, manager of the Southwest Barry County Sewer Au­ thority and the Gull Lake Sewer Authority, described how to decide if and when a sewer authority is feasible and some of the pitfalls to avoid. "A sewer authority is not another layer of government,” he said. "It's an extension of township government, comprised of town­ ship board members. I has no ordinance power to set rates, but it contracts with towns*iips to provide a service. Every sewer or waler service area requires a contract be­ tween the township and the authority." Pierson said there aren't many grants for treatment, and those who try to obtain them may find that because of red tape, the cost of the plant may escalate so much over time that the benefits of the grant are negligible. He described the different kinds of sys­ tems, such as the biological treatment plant, the type used by the Southwest Barry County authority; the sequencing batch reac­ tor, the lagoon type or combinations of each. Pierson said the average costs of sewer are $100,000 per mile and $40 per foot. The smallest treatment plant, which handles about 90,000 gallons per day, costs about $1 million. A gravity sewer is cheaper to build and the more pumping stations involved, the more expensive it gets. He said that to set up an authority, the townships involved adopt the articles of in­ corporation and appoint a member to sit on its board of directors. The board hires a man­ ager or consultant. Annual dues can be used to cover costs of the administrative and legal work. An engineer then is hired to determine the feasibility of a project. If it is agreed to, the $ue WRTSU$EWER, ceistimsud page 2 Costs for corporation would total $207,000 Econ development plans may boost the county by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Creating more and better jobs, raising Barry County's tax base and enhancing the quality of life for all county residents are among the ultimate goals of a proposed long-range economic development plan for the county. Tne plan was developed by the Collaborative Economic Development Council Long-Range Planning Team, comprised of about 30 volunteers who have been studying local economic issues for several years. Ozzie Parks, a member of the team, presented the plan to the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday. "...What we'd like you to do is accept our report and hopefully adopt our report as a good plan, help us finance it and help us in the whole process of implementing it." Parks told the board. Commissioners will consider adopting the plan in the near future, after seeking input from township officials and other municipalities in the county. County Administrator Michael Brown was asked to develop a time frame for contacting other governmental units. The County Board, at the recommendation of the Planning Team and the Community Audit Team from Michigan State University, already has endorsed the concept of forming a county-wide economic development corporation to coordinate and implement a long-range plan to enhance economic growth. In addition, commissioners recently appointed a threeperson steering committee to work with an attorney to draft articles of incorporation for the economic development corporation. Costs to establish an economic development corporation (EDC), including promotion for tourism, are estimated to be $207,500 for the first year if $30,000 of new equipment is purchased and the unit has its own office. After the initial expenditures, the EDC would have an annual budget of about $177500. "It's not cheap." Parks said. "Most counties...share with the communities the responsibility of economic development. It's every one's responsibility, not just the county commissioners." Parks said. He noted that in almost every county the group studied, the county commission has been a major rote player. See DEVELOPMENT cont. page 2 Tangle Town under construction Construction of the Circle of Friends playground superstructure Tangle Town' is under ».ay this week and this group of youngsters is showing its willingness to help out. Shown here are (from left) Becky Ponsetto, Hayley Larson, Ali Shaw, Amy Zwiemikowski and Paul Guenther. The construction is scheduled to be finished by Sunday. Volunteer workers are still welcome to help. �Pace 2 — The Heatings Banner — Thursday, May 29, 1997 ECON DEVELOPMENT, continued from page I County commissioners are hoping other governmental units in the county will help with expenses in the venture, which is intended to be fine-tuned to accommodate individual needs in each community within the county. Parks said he couldn't speak officially for the City of Hastings, but he believes the city will continue to have its own economic development office. "I’m very pleased with the interest that the City of Hastings Economic Development has had in this process and in the county," he said. Other communities in the county can have their own units, too. "This is a coordinating organization." he said of the proposal. "I think this is an excellent idea and one that is long overdue." Commissioner Emmet Herrington said. Planning Team members have concluded that there is a need to deal with economic development issues because Barry County's average per capita income is 15 percent below the slate average and 16 percent below the national average. "We have 1.400 households in this county that have income from $5,000 to $9,000. That’s pretty low." Parks said. "I think one News Briefs Songbird workshop slated for June 21 The Barry Soil and Water Conserva­ tion District and Kalamazoo Nature Center will sponsor a songbird work­ shop at the Larry and Noel Hayward farm on Pine Lake Road near Prairieville Saturday morning, June 21. The purpose of the workshop is to teach people about songbirds and en­ courage them to help preserve the birds' habitat. The session will begin at 6 a.m. with a guided tour of songbird nesting areas. Participants then can join professional bird banders as they capture and tag songbirds. Participants also will be taught how to build a bluebird nest box, which they can take home with them. They also will visit some of the 67 bluebird nest boxes on the Hayward farm. A chicken barbecue will end the day's activities. Cost is $40, which includes lunch, the bluebird nest box and a large note­ book on songbirds. Proceeds will go to the Soil and Conservation District and the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Presenters will include Hayward, Barry Soil and Water Conservation Dis­ trict forester Jim Bruce. Richard and Brenda Keith of the Kalamazoo Nature Center, wildlife biologist John Niewoondcr and professional bird box builder Bill Stovall. The 6 a.m. walk is optional. Others may come at 8 a.m. For more information, call 948-8056. Humane Society's Pet Show is June 7 The fourth annual Pet Show, spon­ sored by the Barry County Humane So­ ciety. will be Saturday, June 7, on the County Courthouse lawn in Hastings. Cats, dogs and other small pets (no hoofed animals) and their owners are welcome to join the fun. Prizes donated by area veterinarians and businesses will be awarded to winners in a variety of categories. The event is a way to offer an event to the public and is a general fund-raiser for the Humane Society. Registration for the small pet (such as rabbits and hamsters) and cat shows starts at 10:30 a.m. and the events begin at 11 a.m. Categories for small pets include longest ears, shortest tail, smallest and longest tail. Categories for the cat show include longest whiskers, longest fur. shortest tail, shortest nose, oldest and largest feet. Dog show registration starts at 12:30 p.m. and show time is at 1. Dog cate­ gories include best costume, pet-owner look alike, best trick, shortest lep. biggest, smallest and shortest nose. Pets must be under their owners' con­ trol at all times. At noon, there will be a demonstra­ tion by Paws with a Cause. A bake sale will be held during the activities. Registration is $1 per pet. Pre-rcgist rat ion is encouraged by calling 945­ 0602 BAD NEWS. » >«R < *«•> iSmigwg: NF Hatton^ Kxkwy FomMon of our largest concerns should be the people who live here who ought to have a higher standard of living. Who is looking out for them?" Those facts, coupled with having a per capita tax base that is 28 percent below the state average, are reasons to try to beef up economic development within the county, according to local individuals and groups studying the issues. Also, it is hoped that better jobs in the county will keep more young "bright" people from leaving the area to seek employment. About attracting visitors. Parks said, "we get a lot of people, but we don't get much economic development... We think there should be a plan to bring more of that business into the business cycle for the good of our people." For example, if tourists "wanted information on this county in general, there's no place that has the obligation or responsibility of doing that," he said. The Hastings and Gun Lake chambers are the only entities in the county that are available, he said, emphasizing the need for a county tourism office. Diane Smith, director of Historic Charlton Park and a member of the Long-Range Planning Team, told the board she has a "deep-seeded belief that tourism ought to be Youth Theatre workshops set The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will conduct its second annual Youth Theatre Guild workshop from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday June 16-27 at Fish Hatchery Park. The workshop series is open to all sixth through 12th gride students in Barry County, including this year's se­ niors. A maximum of 30 students can enroll. A $25 per participant fee will be charged and it will be due by Thursday, June 12. Enrollment forms can be obtained al all middle schools and high schools Barry County, at the Hastings Public Library, Chariton Park and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office. Besides the workshops, plays will be produced and performed. Play practice will start Monday. June 30. For more information, call John Fehsenfeld at 945-3789. Layoff* sent out to Lakewood staff The Lakewood Schoo! District has given notices of potential layoffs to 31 teachers and social workers, Superinten­ dent Steve Secor told the school board last week. Secor said all teachers who have re­ ceived such notices have less than five yean of service. Teachers in the Lake­ wood schools gain tenure after five years unless the board rejects granting tenure. Secor said three of the district’s four social worken J so have received notices for potential layoffs. The social workers i'ork in the special education department. One has not received a notice because tf»e district is mandated by law to have two social workers. The second social worker that would be left is from the Ionia County Intermediate School District (ISD). The notices for potential layoffs are part of the district's attempt to balance a projected budget deficit of about $220,000. Secor said Friday not all 31 staff members would be laid off if it came to that, but that the number gives the district some flexibility. The school board at its previous meeting approved an incentive program for teachers to voluntarily sever their employment, with the deadline established as July 23. Tangle Town now unoer construction Construction on Tangle Town has al­ ready begun this week and continues through late afternoon Sunday, June I, when there will be a ribbon cutting cer­ emony. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with construction, child care or food is encouraged call in and sign up or just sign in at the volunteer tent at Bob King Park. There will be three shifts each day, except Sunday. The first shift is 8 am. to noon, second is 12:30 to 5 p.m. and third is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Parking will be along the side roads near the park, the First Baptist Church one block east of Bob King Park, Dr. Gole's Friday evening and through the weekend and at Wren's Funeral Home if there are no funerals scheduled (look for the parking or no parking signs). Free child care will be provided for the children of volunteers, for ages up to 12 years, at Hastings First Baptist Church. 309 E. Woodlawn, and in the Tot Lot at Bob King Park Sunday. Free breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for volunteers each day. Volunteers who have their own tool belts are being asked to bring them along with a pair of work gloves, ham­ mer, measuring tape, level and 3/8-inch reversible drills if they have them. For more information, call 948-8838. a part of economic development in Barry County." "I believe that if we can get more tourists to Barry County more are going to come to Charlton Park. And if I can get them to Charlton Park, I can get them to Gun Lake, Hickory Corners" and other places...If we could get them to slay overnight they would make a tremendous (financial) impact on Barry County if they weren't camping. We re a camping county right now. There's nothing wrong with that." she said, but adding that local tourism supporters want to go beyond. Tourism needs infrastructure, just like business and industry, she said. Ten primary goals and objectives are outlined in the proposed plan: • Form an economic development corporation to represent the various communities and economic sectors of the county to coordinate economic development during a minimum five-year commitment. "One of the centerpieces of the plan...is that there will be an ongoing corporation." Parks said. ■ Promote and assist in the retention of jobs for county residents by providing support for existing b**sinesses and industries. "One of your major efforts is keeping what you have... There’s always somebody out there that's providing an attraction or competition. So if you want to keep the jobs that you have, you have to work hard," he said. • Promote and procure worthwhile jobs for county residents, including establishing a single point of contact for prospective businesses and helping to raise the county's per capita income "About every county in the state has an economic developtneu: entity so we're in competition for jobs," Parks said. "This is a good place to live. This is a good place to do business, and we think we have a good product to sell, but it must be sold." • Promote and assist in the development of a land use plan which will help maintain a healthy balance between the county's economic aspects and the quality of life for residents. This includes providing industrial parks that are ready for businesses and industries, a healthy agri/business, more concentrated housing to preserve more land for open space and agriculture uses, and preserving and developing recreational and historical sites. • Advocate and help the development of necessary infrastructure to facilitate the operation of county businesses and industries. Class A (all weather) roads for agriculture and industry would be a priority, along with sewer and water services and start-up services. • Coordinate a comprehensive educatkxrtraining system that will meet the emerging employer needs through the work." Parks told the board. "Most grants need a trusting and collaborative group." • Lobby the county’s interests al stale and national levels by establishing relationships and maintaining communication with stale and federal officials and agencies and representing the county in public hearings and through other avenues, "h’s one of the things an economic development professional can do." Parks said. "It's just the way the game is played." • Promote and help to develop collaborative efforts between the various groups which provide programs and services to county citizens through coordination, communication, public relations and media liaison. "This plan is just an outline," Parks said. "We didn't try to accomplish everything in the world. We just said. OK. using this outline we conclude this county can become even belter than it is... This is a very good county, but economically we know it's not the best county — yet." The Long-Range Planning Team was formed to coordinate groups and individuals who have been involved with various facets of economic development in the county. As a result of their meetings, they have developed a consensus for economic development priorities and challenges for the county. "We. through collaboration, have been trying to build trust. We're in this together." Parks said. “No one went into this just to make money, although in many cases, all of us will benefit the overall... We’ve worked on a trusting basis. Let's do what's good for the people in general. We've had good teamwork." They also have held an open Economic Development Forum, followed by a survey questionnaire to determine that the top two priorities should be a countywide collaboration for economic development and the creation of a long-range economic development plan. A tool in their planning process has been an assessment of the current status and future directions of the county's economic development by the Community Audit Team (CAT) from Michigan State University. Individuals involved in the economic development planning process have included: Carolyn Coleman, Jerry Davis, Dos; Drummond, Bob Edwards, Sandi Englehart, Me) Goebel. Tom Guthrie, Gene Haas, Jan Hartough, Emmet Herrington, Kathy Johnson. Ken Kensington, Kathy LaVictor. Jim McManus. Tom Mohler, Lynn Otto, Ozzie Parks, Howard Penrod. Joe Rahn. Judy Sheldon, Tim Sleevi, Diane Smith. Dixie Stadel-Manshum, Alan Swank, Keo VanTol, Roger Vilmont, Bob Wenger, Gwy White, Louis Wierenga Jr. and Charlotte Williams. .I "We have new teamwork now that we have a community college in our community," Paries said. They are working as a team Io try to promote coordination between them and the Intermediate School District, which gets the grants for training, and with K-12 and the Schtol to Work program." ' • Promote and encourage visitors to the county "who will contribute to economic development and the creation of wealth. To this end, the formation of a county-wide visitors organization is recommended to establish a single point of contact and coordination by having an office with a toll free number and to publish a comprehensive brochure. A membership in the West Michigan Tourist Association is suggested. Tourist dollars and visitor dollars are one way that you can bring up the income of the people," Parks said. • Establish a grant writing service to help the county receive "its fair share of state and federal funds which will contribute to economic development." Staff and office space for that service is suggested. There are no easy and quick answers. It's just hard WATER/SEWER cont. from page I bonding is performed by the County De­ partment of Public Works. The preparations for a project are much lengthier, of course," Pierson said. "Peti­ tions, special assessment districts, etc., all take time and effort, but the Sewer Authority is the vehicle that gets the actual work per­ formed and administers the sewer itself.” William Wooer, former Barry Township Supervisor who sal on two water and sewer authorities, offered advice to forget any pro­ ject where there is just over a majority of the landowners in favor. Fifty-one percent is the minimum required, but that still leaves 49 percent to cause trouble. Hastings Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden said it was a worthwhile meeting and ev­ eryone in attendance was willing to meet again. The meeting comes in the wake of Hast- RITE-AID, continued from page I • Voted to have Penrod send a letter to the county explaining the city’s position to the county's proposed address ordinance. Penrod told the council he felt the city should stay with its current address ordi­ nance. but cooperate with the county by providing new street names and address changes for county review to avoid duplica­ tion as has been done in the past. Campbell said the worst problems with addresses seem to be around lakes and the county line. He said the county might want to use power companies to straighten out ad­ dresses and names of roads as was done in Calhoun County. "I agree with Howard that the city should stay the way it is and just let [the county] know about new roads." he said. Into the Arts... Students from Danny O'Mara's art class at Hastings High School displayed their work at an art show Sunday and Monday at the Fish Hatchery Parte Here, Kristen Hanshaw stands by her exhibit one of many displayed at the show. Others were Katie Leary, Sara Walker, Meredith Carr, Janette Jennings, Amanda Carr, Ben Spahr, Gina Shumway, Elena Mellen, Jason Haight, Rebecca Mepham, Joe Sanders, Matt Armour and George Billmeyer. ings Township working out an arrangement by which a new elementary school can re­ ceive city waler and sewer despite it being outside city limits. Rutland Township also recently has reached agreement on water ser­ vice from the city to within its borders. But both have expressed fears of the city eventu­ ally annexing such properties. Hastings Township, at the meeting Thurs­ day evening, officially agreed to the terms of the waler and sewer hookup for the Star El­ ementary School. About the special meeting, Hastings Township Supervisor Richard Thomas said. This (a sewer authority) is something we're looking into in case things don’t work out. It's interesting to a lot of people nowadays. We met just to sec what people s feelings are. There's a long way to go yet. It's just an effort to figure out what we ought to be do­ ing." Il was reported that Rutland Township is finishing its master plan and soon will pre­ sent water and sewer requests to the City of Hastings. Officials said the city's answer to these requests will determine, in part, the di­ rection this independent sewer authority • Approved allowing the Michigan Milk Producers Association to use the library parking lot on June 6 for a children's pro­ gram. • Approved closing West Center Street for the First Presbyterian Church's annual Vaca­ tion Bible School Monday, June 23. to Fri­ day. June 27. between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. • Voted to receive and place on file a letter from the Jaycees asking for nominees for the MainStreet Savings Bank honors program. • Approved allowing the Circle of Fnends to construct a picket fence and place brass plates recognizing those who have made do­ nations to the Tangle Town" project. lion. . -­ He said this would be the city's first appli­ cation and he didn't expect that it would be' approved, but that it would get the city into* • Approved submitting an application for critical bridge funds from the stale and federal governments. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said the Michigan Avenue bridge needs a deck replacement and miscel­ laneous repairs due to poor physical condi- study will take. Cruttenden said. "Even if the city and the surrounding townships can agree on a fair and equitable way to provide service to Hast­ ings and Rutland Townships, there are cer­ tain outlying areas that cant conceivably be routed into the city. There will always be a need for sewage treatment around the lakes, for instance." Some of the ideas for future meetings in­ clude field trips to various kinds of wastewa­ ter treatment plants, such as Gun Lake, Southwest Barry in Delton, Duncan Lake and Hastings City, and discussions with their supervisors and managers. the funding cycle. • Mansfield added the Michigan Avenue bridge is not in any structural danger and. should Iasi the five years expected to elapse before funding comes through. • Heard Police Chief Jerry Sarver report that the department was turned down for mini-grants that were used last year to pro­ vide free rides home on Barry County Transit from the Hastings Summerfest. He said the department is considering other means tq continue the program. • Appointed Penrod as the city’s represeritative to the Grand Valley Metro Council: Mansfield was selected as an alternate. • Heard Penrod report Wednesday was lha bond sale for the wastewater plant. Penrod said at least six bids have been submitted. * �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 29, 1997 — Page 3 $20.6 million Hastings school budget proposed for 1997-98 by Maty Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School District has had to come up with more money to pay for opera­ tion of the new elementary school on Star School Road and additional operating ex­ penses for the newly renovated middle school and Central Elementary School. As a result, the district's new 1997-98 budget proposes to dip into district savings and cut back severely in maintenance of dis­ trict buildings in order to pay for the addi­ tional expenditures. A public hearing has been set for 7:30 t ~ LEGAL NOTICES MOSTSAOK F0MCL06WK SALK THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DMT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAM WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Dotouh ho* b**n mod* in the condition* ol o mortgope mode by Alton W. Hoot ond Adair J. Hao*. busband and wlf* (Original Mortgagor*) lo Woodham* Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 23. IM4 ond recorded on September 27. 1994 in Libor BIS. on Pogo 592. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and wo* assigned by me*ne assignment* to Norwet! Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation formerly known a* Norwetf Mortgage. Inc., a Min­ nesota Corporation, by merger ond name change a* assignee, by an assignment dated Moy 1, 1996 which wo. recorded on July 16, 1996 in Liber 666, on Pogo 756. Barry County Record*, on which mor­ tgage there i* claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Sewenty Four Thousand Eight Hundred dirty-Two and 22/100 dollar* (S74.862.22). InMading interest at 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice i* hereby given that said mortgage wiB bo foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some, part of them, at public vendue, at - the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan at I 00 o clock P.M . on Juty 3. 1997. feed premise* ore situated in TOWNSHIP of OPE Barry County. Michigan, and are described a*LOT 3 OF ACKERS PLAT. ACCORDING TO THE •CORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4.OF PLATS ON PAGE 7. EASEMENT w PREMISES LYING BETWEEN THE REAR OR SOOTHE ASTERl Y LINE OF LOT NO 3 Of ACKERS FKAT ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. IN LMER 4 OF PLATS. PAGE 7 M THE OFRQ OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND THE NORTHWESTERLY S« OF THE 25 FEET ACCESS ROAD RUNNING IN A SOUTHERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ROM BETWEEN LOTS NO. 1 AND 2 OF SAID PLAT. FOR THE NORTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY LIMITS OF SAID PREMISES. AND LYING BETWEEN THE TWO SIDE LOT I INES OF SAID LOT NO. 3 IF EX­ TENDED TO THE NORTHWESTERLY SIDE OF SAID ACaSS ROAD, FOR THE NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWf STLRlY LIMITS THIS EASEMENT IS GIVEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENABLING GRANTEES. THE SURVIVOR OF THEM. MS OR HER HEIRS ANO ASSIGNS. TO BUILD. AT THEN EXPENSE. A SEPTIC TANK ANO DRY WELL AS NECESSARY UPON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES AND EXTENDING NECESSARY LINES AND/OR PUMPS THEREON TO TRANSPORT SMNAGE FROM THEM COTTAGE ON SAID LOT NO. 3 TO SUCH SEPTIC TANK ANO DRYWELLS The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such *ale. unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 a. in which c«M the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such tale. Owed: May 22. 1997 Merweet Mortgage Inc., a California Corporation formerly known a* Norwest Mortgage Inc. a Min­ nesota Corporation, by merger and name change FOR ^FORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorney* for Norwest Mortgage. Inc. a California Corporation formerly known as Norwest Mortgage Inc. a Minnesota Corporation, by merger and name change. 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 File F96127774 (6/12) ■MMETOMtSALK MORTGAGE SALE — Default having boon made in the term* ond condition* of a certain mortgage mode by Mark F. Robinson and Renee A. Robinson, hutbond and wife. Mortgagor, to Standard Federal Bank, a federal saving* bank, of Troy. Oakland County. Michigan. Mortgagee, dated April 8. 1992. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed* for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on April 16. 1992. in Liber 540. on Page R93. of Barry County Record*, on which mortgage there is claim­ ed to bo du* at th* dot* of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Four Thousand Four Hun­ dred Twenty-Five and 66/100 Dollars ($4,425.66): And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage or any part thereof. Now. Therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in sold mortgage, ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on Friday. July 11. 1997. at ton o'clock in the forenoon, local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder, immediately inside the East door entrant to the courthouse in the City of Hosting*. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on sold mortgage, with the interest thereon at 10.250 percent per annum, until April 21. 1997. and thereafter at the rote of 10.290 percent per annum, ond all legal cost*, charge* and expense*, in­ cluding the attorney foes allowed by law. and also any sum or sum* which may be paid by the under­ p.m. Monday. June 2, in the vocal music room of the middle school for members of the community to give input into the pro­ posed budget. The budget includes an estimated $20.6 million in expenditures and nearly $20 mil­ lion in revenues, with a difference of $645,138 between estimated revenues and expenditures. Part of the difference. $175,000. is expected to be made up via leftover funds from this year's budget. The remaining $470,138 in proposed expendi­ tures will have to come out of the district's cash reserves, which then will drop from $1.6 million to approximately $1 million. School Superintendent Carl Schoesscl said the $175,000 in unspent funds from the cur­ rent fiscal year were able lo be saved because he anticipated that 1997-98 was going to be "a tight budget year" and asked staff mem­ bers to curtail their spending. Repeated mil­ lage requests to obtain funding for additional operating expenses for the middle school and Central Elementary have been unsuccessful, and the district has not even attempted to go to the voters with a request for operating funds for the new elementary. The district was able to get a $21.9 mil­ lion bond issue passed in 1995 for a district­ wide building and renovation project that in­ cluded construction of Star Elementary, which is slated to open this coming fall. However, funds received via the bond issue are strictly for building construction and ren­ ovation and cannot be used for operating ex­ penses. In the new budget, about $160,000 in ad­ ditional funds are set aside for operation of the new elementary. The additional expense includes the hiring of five staff people, costs of electricity, heat and other utilities, and the cost of miscellaneous supplies. Approximately $29,000 in additional funds were budgeted for Central Elementary and the middle school, to pay for an addi­ tional custodian, increased utility costs and purchase of some supplies. The district building and renovation pro­ ject is also affecting other areas of the new budget. The addition of art rooms in the cl­ ementines has necessitated the hiring of an ait teacher. The addition of a large media cen­ ter in the middle school created the need for a full-time middle school librarian. The instal­ lation of a large quantity of computers in the various schools (paid for with bond issue funds) created the need for a district technol­ ogy coordinator. As a result, the art teacher’s salary is in­ cluded in an increase of $387,574 in instruc­ tional staff expenditures, up from $7.8 mil­ lion to $8.2 million. Expenditures for in­ structional staff support services, which in­ cludes the salaries of librarians, are expected to increase 20 percent, from $266,648 to $320,404. And expenditures for maintenance salaries increased $52,899, in part due to the addition of the technology coordinator. In­ creases in all three areas of the budget were due lo both tl • cost of new staff and salary increases the ctstrict is required to give ac­ cording to negotiated union contracts. The budget also is affected indirectly by the new "Schools of Choice" legislation al­ lowing students to transfer to other districts in their same intermediate school district, Scheessel said. More students are asking for transfers from Hastings to the Caledonia al­ temative education program, he said. Ap­ proximately 10 such transfers occurred this past year, which motivated the district to try and retain those students by moving them out of the high school and into a separate building on Nashville Road. Many of the transfer requests were because the Caledonia alternative education program is located in a different building than the high school. Schoesscl said. The Hastings alternative education program will move into the current Barry County B-4s building, and the B-4s preschool program will be moved to new quarters in Star Elementary School. The alternative education program will be expanded to accommodate middle school stu­ dents and high school students, which will require the district to hire another alternative education instructor. Enrollment is not dropping as the result of an informal Schools of Choice agreement between Delton-Kellogg Schools and Hast­ ings. however, Schoessel said. A total of $16.9 million in revenues from per-pupil state aid budgeted for 1997-98 is based on an estimated student enrollment of 3,378. The 1997-98 enrollment is actually projected to be 3,400, but that figure must be averaged with the February 1996 student count, reducing the number of students used to determine stale aid by 22. Funds from the per-pupil state foundation allowance in­ creased $472,650 from 1996-97. The new budget anticipates a per-pupil state aid allowance of $5,467, an increase of $5,308 from last year’s allowance. However, the exact amount of per-pupil aid that will be given to Hastings has not yet been set by the Stale Legislature, Schoessel said. Total expenditures per pupil, which in­ clude money received by the district for spe­ cial state and federal programs, is estimated at $6,109. Altogether. 1997-98 revenues are expected to increase $561,000 from 1996-97, a differ­ ence of 2.89 percent. Increases in per-pupil aid and stale aid for spec J education (16 percent increase), gifted and talented pro­ grams (less than I percent) and vocational education (nearly 8 percent) were offset by decreases in state aid for adult education, driver’s education, and funding for the free lunch program. Total state aid increased only 2.42 percent. The new budget anticipates that driver's education state aid will decrease 100 percent, from $15463 in 1996-97 to zero in 1997­ 98. The drop in aid is being impacted by new state legislation that lifts the require­ ment that senool districts provide free driver's tnuiting programs. Schoessel said the new budgrt still contains an expenditure for driver's education for the summer of 1998 (this summer’s driver's ed wat not affected by the legislation). However, the school board still has to determine whether it will provide by Elaine G Obert Assistant Editor The three bids received for the expulsion project at the Barry County Jail were higher than county officials expected. As a result, the County Board of Commissioners is hoping to buy some time and ask the Michigan Department of' discussion about the governor's attitude and policies concerning teachers' unions. Goebel last year was a Democratic candi­ date for Barry County commissioner. Chris­ tensen has been active in the Michigan Edu­ cation Association for many years and he was a guest speaker at a First Friday pro­ gram in 1994. The First Friday, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held at noon on the first Friday of every month al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches or purchase light fare at the hall. a»J -ore Vith jouer a year oF Mari WorJj, >♦ ZtLs Here1 L VJlecise jom ias For a >cejle^ra.tiov\ o-F over Jt'iAs, X-omwv<Avuty Awd VojhAvtteeYlSm- , tangle town Opening Ceremony Mortgagee RONALD R GORGA Attorney lor Mortgagee 2600 West Big Beaver Rood Troy. Michigan 480B4 I ► -Fa.vo\-tte Corrections to extend the county's jail expansion grant until June 30. 1998. "The sheriffs going lo look al it (the plans) lo see if there are some areas we can cut back," County Board Chairman James Bailey said after Tuesday's meeting. "We're going lo have to nuke some changes and do without some of the things." project were $462,500 from Davis Construction Inc. of Lansing; $402,659 from Benchley Builders of Bay City; and $402,000 from TerHont S Rinzema of Ada The base bids plus coos for live akonases for viuting/lobby expansion, existing toilet to spend $17.2 million in salaries and fringe benefits for 353 staff members, including 206 teachers, counselors and librarians, 20 clerical workers. 30 custodial and mainte­ nance employees, 27 bus drivers, 50 parapro­ fessionals, six supervisors, and 14 adminis­ trators. Schoesscl said only five new staff mem­ bers were hired for Star Elementary because classes are moving to the new school from existing elementaries, particularly Central, where the hope is to eventually reduce the student population from 600 to 400. Three classes will move from Central to Star next fall, two will move from Southeastern, and one from Northeastern. 2 Golfers s Q 1o THURSDAY 9:30 a.m Scramble GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE 948 8366 Regardless of credit history. call for same-day approval. CoaunoaPoint Mortgage CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE PROPOSED 1997/1998 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The City of Hastings will hold a public hearing for rhe pur­ pose of hearing written and/or oral comments from ths public concerning the annual budget lor the fiscal year ending June 30,1998. The public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9,1997 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of the City Council to consider the budget as proposed by the City Manager and presented to City Council on April 14,1997. Th* property tax millag* rata proposed to be levied to support ths proposed budget will be a subject of the hearing. Va-rJ* CiAkk«v\^- CLvxd CeJe^Y'O.tiovx yoivr t (6/19) VAvevs Sunday, TtAvse I. IY77 VAnev-e Ta.v,jje Toiuvs, ~8<>Z V/V*at: none of which were budgeted for 1997-91. The new budget also rejects a 31 percent decrease of $71,004 in eapenditures for transportation supplies because there is no provision for the purchase of school buses. Also decreasing was the anticipated cost of bus driver salaries, from $432,000 to $413,000, due lo the anticipated changing of the kindergarten schedule this coming fall from a five-day, half-day schedule lo ■> al­ ternate day al I day acheduk. and due lo elim­ ination of transportation subsidies for field trips. Trips by students lo such places as downtown Grand Rapids to sec the Grand Rapids Symphony will have to be funded by other means, such as fund-raising or PTO subsidies. Schoesscl said. Travei/study trips won't be affected because bus coats for such trips art not paid for by the school. Schoesscl said the district may look at the possibility of asking for special millage that to $14.4 million. That figure includes regu­ lar teachers' salaries and the salaries of spe­ cial education, community education, voca­ tional education, and other specialty teachers; supplies and services for the instructional staff; and payments by the district for the in­ structional staffs fringe benefits. Fringe benefits accounted for $3.9 million of the $14.4 million budgeted for instructional staff, and supplies and services accounted for $484,000. Support staff salary expenditures include: $445423 for counselors and other student support staff; $320,404 for librarians and li­ brary aids; $120,638 for the director of edu­ cational services, the director of operational services (a portion) and the superintendent; $861,000 for principals and their secretaries; $68,000 for the district's business manager and a secretary; $413,000 for the transporta­ tion employees; $583,000 for the custodial staff; and $451,606 for the maintenance staff. A total of $1.28 million is budgeted for fringe benefits for support staff. In a separate school service fund, $322400 is budgeted for food service salaries and $143,887 for coaches* salaries. Projected revenues for those programs are $829,600 for food service and $331,098 for athletic activities. Total expenditures for food service are estimated at $661,600. leav­ ing an excess of $168,000 in revenues. Total expenditures for athletics are anticipated to be equal to the total revenues. Altogether, excluding salaries of food ser- A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget and addi­ tional background materials available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the office of the Hastings City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Barry, ond State ol Michigan, and described os Lot Ten (10) of PLEASURE POINT PLAT, according to the recorded plot thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Page 12. During the six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the pro­ perty may be redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following the sole. Doted at Troy. Michigan. March 31. 1997. STANDARD FEDERAL BANK a federal saving, bank. creased <86.000. or 22 percent, from Iasi year as a result A liu of building mainte­ nance and repair needs the district has in­ would be set aside strictly for maintenance of the district's buildings, purchases of land, computers and new buses, and other such expenditures. Also decreasing substantially are expendi­ tures for instructional staff supplies, such as books, teaching aids, and other classroom materials and equipment. The new budget projects a S156.000 decrease in instructional supplies, from $640,000 to $484,000. Altogether, expenditures for instructional ’taff increased 5 percent, from $13.7 million All interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organizations representing the interest of senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. ► signed necessary to protect it* interest in the premises, which said premises are described a* follows All that certain piece or parcel of lond situate in the Township ol Prairieville, in the County of Revenues from local sources, including property taxes, donations, proceeds from the sale of property, and other sources, are esti­ mated at $2 million, an increase of $122,000 from last year. Most of the increase is antic­ ipated to occur from the sale of district prop­ erty on Star School Road and property adja­ cent to the high school. Revenue from federal sources is expected to be $481,000. up from $455,000 last year. Increases are anticipated in Emotionally Mentally Impaired funding. Medicare reim­ bursements and a new Michigan Rehabilita­ tion Services grant awarded lo the district. In expenditures, the hardest hit area was the lack of funding for building maintenance. Some of the projects that had to be pul on hold were the replacement of some lockers in the middle school that are "really in bad shape." Schoeesel said; installing spectator stands in the old middle school gymnasium so some athletic events can be held there; and painting the bus garage. Projected 1997- County finds jail bids high Educators to speak at next First Friday Retired eduewors Melvin Goebel and Gor­ don Christensen will be guest speakers at the next First Friday forum June 6 al the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings Goebel, a former teacher and principal for Delton schools, and Christensen, who has taught social studies in the same school sys­ tem for many years, will talk about educa­ tion and what Gov. John Engler and the State Legislature have been doing with it over the last six years. Included in the discussion will topics such as charier schools, the state taking over "fail­ ing" districts, the attempts lo abolish the Stale Board of Education, the move away from adult education and "Schools of Choice." There also is expected to be some driver's training in 1998, and whether stu­ dents will be asked to pick up pan or all of the cost. Costs for the program this summer were $197.68 per student, with $75 of the cost being reimbursed by the state. Another decrease of 100 percent in stale aid. from $49,268 to zero, is anticipated for adult education programs. Hastings' adult ed­ ucation program has been nearly eliminated because of a failure by the stale to fund the program. Total stale aid revenues arc expected to be $17.5 million, up from $17 million last year. Schoessel said that amount is not enough. "The stale still isn't providing as much money as it should be providing for public education." Schoessel said. to The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice the Hastings City Clerk (telephone no. 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 29. 1997 LETTERS.,.from our readers FINANCIAL No breach of trust by Rutland Board Social Security Where do we go from here? (This is the second ofa two-part series on Social Security. I In pan one of this series, we discussed that, while healthy today. Social Security faces possible bankruptcy in 2030. What steps should our lawmakers take to ensure a secure retirement for our children and grandchildren? That's a question that presidential advisory council on Social Security attempted to answer when it recently issued three proposals designed to improve the long-term health of Social Security. While one proposal would essentially maintain the current benefit struc­ ture. two new ideas were set forth in the recommendations: allow the government to invest part of the fund's surplus dollars in the stock market, or ‘privatize” the system by allowing workers to invest pan of their payroll taxes into individual accounts and choose their own investments. Currently, the fund's surplus dollars are in­ vested in U.S. Treasury bonds. This is a safe investment, but stocks have historically pro­ vided better returns. Over the years the stock market has averaged a 10 percent return vs. 5 percent on government bonds. Experts believe that the increased return on the fund’s assets would help postpone the projected date of Social Security bankruptcy beyond 2030. It's an intriguing idea; however, there are those who question the prudence of handing the government power to make investment decisions. Investing Social Security funds in equities would allow government officials or their political appointees to control a huge portion of the investment capital in our stock market. In an era when other countries are fighting to remove government influence from their slock markets, is this the direction we want to go? Privatizing Social Security would keep government entities out of the market, but this idea raises a lot of questions as well. Social Security is a pay-as-you-go system that lakes who are already retired or disabled. The system does not ret aside your tax dollars in an account with your Social Security number on ii and then give those dollars back to you when you retire. If workers are able to invest their own payroll taxes into individual ac­ counts earmarked for their retirement, the current tax revenue stream dries up. Where will the government get the funds to pay benefits to the 43 million who already are draw mg Social Security checks? Who will foot the bill if people make poor investment choices and lore all or some of their personal­ ly invested money? And. what happens if the stock market collapses 10 to 15 years from now, wiping out the majority of savings just when the baby boomers are ready to enter retirement? The answer to there questions should sound Opening the door to hope familiar: the money will come from workers in the form of increased taxes. Unfortunately, it's unlikely that more taxes alone would be enough. If the worker-to-retiree ratio drops to 2-to-1 in 2030 as expected, it would take almost all of one worker's remaining wages (after state and federal taxes) to support one retiree. Another issue surrounding privatization in­ volves a more fundamental question about the role the government should play in our lives. Should it be in the business of mandating that everyone save for his or her own retirement? Or should the federal government stick to its original mandate of providing a social safety net that will keep retirees and the disabled above the poverty level? Other ideas need to be explored in conjunc­ tion with the advisory council's proposals. In order lo cut down on the number of years the tend pays out benefits, the retirement age should be raised to 70 — sooner, not later. This is a logical first step. In 1983, Congress enacted legislation to raise the retirement age to 67, but the increase is gradual, beginning in the year 2000 and continuing until 2022. It’s loo tittle, loo late. Another solution experts arc discussing is the possibility of reducing or eliminating the cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for Social Security. There were no COLAs from 1935 through 1972, and most corporate pensions do not even offer COLAs. The COLAs alone would have doubled a retiree's benefits from 1979 to 1996. Again. Social Security was never designed to support growing benefits over such long periods of retirement. Finally, as a society, we need to take a se­ cond look at the staled purpose of Social Security. Is if a safety net to protect the neediest retirees and disabled from falling into poverty? Or is it a government-sponsored retirement plan available to all Americans, regardless of need? This is the basic question thM needs to be answered before any reform Dear editor: This is in response to Mr. Neil Braendle's letter printed in the May 22 Banner. He is so full of complaints about the Rutland Township Board, he actually sounds like a child who didn't get his way. Let's get some information correct. As I recall, there were many public meetings con­ cerning the Daileys' land, and the public had plenty of time to express their views and con­ cerns. It is not uncommon to limit comments to two minutes, as he must be well aware. There was nothing new voiced at the last board meeting, except some name calling. Is it “adult" to call the board members at their homes and threaten them? What about the rude people who couldn't keep quiet after they had had their turns to speak? Will being childish give you what you want? As I remember, Mr. Braendle didn't want all the Daily property to be rezoned to C3 but wanted a mixture, and that's exactly what he got. Now, he's complaining about that. Boy, there are some people you can never please. The fire marshal or township is not required by tew to give “adequate prior notice" to seating availability, though this has been posted in the township board room. The fire Channel 3 news was called in by Mr. Braendle and concerned citizens, and now they're cutting them down! It sounds like the only way to make them happy is to do nothing, and where would that get our community? Terresa Johnson Hastings Finance deregulation will have costs Smaller government and deregulation have been buzzwords for a number of years. Never mind that much of the deregulation that has occurred has not been worker or consumer friendly. What is transpiring now could have a devastating effect on every citizen. There are three distinct areas of financial services, banking, insurance and securities. Recent legislation has allowed regulatory authority for banks and security companies to merge. Bankers trust has announced a $1.7 billion deal to buy Alex Brown and Sons Inc., the oldest stock brokerage firm in the United Legislation has been introduced to allow in­ surance companies to own banks. If enacted, tins would allow (he elimination of all “fire walls" among the three areas of financial services. Now, under a U.S. Treasury Dept, pro­ posal, non-banking companies could own banks. This proposal would allow mergers between banks and industrial firms as long as the non-financial revenues of the combined company do not exceed 25 percent of its total revenue. Where could all of this lead? It conjures up the specter of intercompany financing, wherein the banking interest finances the in­ dustrial firm it merges with. That brings up mission of Social Security will we be able to move forward with change* that will ensure it fulfill* that missioo. taxpayer tie aked Quizbusters win a plaque Hastings’ WKAR Quizbuster team receives a plaque from sponsor Consumers Energy (right) for participating in the annual competition during the 1996-97 academic year. Shown here are (from left) Kenny Hoxworth, Phil Gole and Captain Justin Waters. Missing from the photo are John DeWitt and Zach Woodley. The team members for next year will be Woodley, Hoxworth. Dave Parker, Gole and Dan Johnston. Tournament first-round play will start in October. R'sMMtm. marshal knew this meeting would draw a lot of people and took it upon himself to enforce the law. He was there for all our protection. Isn't this common sense? Mr. Braendle says the Township Board has committed “breach of trust." This is a false statement. The public should view the records, which show the Rutland Township Board doing nothing to hurt the citizens it serves. They had a difficult decision and took everything into consideration. Apparently the majority of Rutland Township doesn't feel the same as his group of 24 does. As staled previously, the Township Board took everything into consideration. 1 was at the Planning and Zoning meeting where that board denied the “C3“ zoning, for no given reason. The Township Board members did their homework and took all the issues into to bail out following financial and industrial mergers that failed? It is already evident that the largest banking institutions are not interested in agricultural or small business lending. Banks with less than $300 million in assets hold approximately 20 percent of the country’s deposits, but, account for close to 50 percent of small business loans under $250,000 We read almost daily of our rural banks be­ ing merged with or bought by much larger banking systems. At what point in the elimina­ tion of family agriculture, small business and individual entrepreneurship do we declare that big enough is big enough? Carl Mcllvain, president Michigan Fanners Union Hastings Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Division of J-Ad Graphics Inc 19S2N Broadway Hastings. Mt 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 Vce President Joyce Rysn Treasure • NEWSROOM David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Barbara Gall Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habel Kathryn Seelye Nashville: Classified ads accepted Monday through Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Salu’day830am ■ Noon Cindy O Netll Dan Buerge Mtvak Subscription Rates: S25 pet year m Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO BoxB Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 oamrihMTW corid ‘Tangle Town* ready by Sunday On behalf of Hastings Circle of Friends, 15 would like to invite the entire community to * attend the Tangle Town opening ceremony, • Sunday, June I. • There will be music provided by Sound Ex­ press and refreshments. After a brief ribbon , cutting ceremony and balloon launch, the ’ children will be able to explore the pteyscape * they helped create. ’• Because of the nature of the project, we and 7 p.m. WBCH will broadcast the timer* the site will be cleaned up and everything’ ready for the children. < This has been a long year and Hastings ha*^ really rallied behind this project to provide the; children of our community with a safe and stimulating place where all children can play,, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. . children as they see their dreams and ideal turned into reality by the adults of a communi- f ty that really knows how to love its children. Sandra PoaaeM)^ Hastings Circle of Friends ' " , . J. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • After watching the “Lady Saxons" for many cold seasons, it sure would be nice lo sec them get credit with a nice article, on the sports page for the great job they're doing. This week's Banner showed a snapshot of Jodi Songer at our very first game, which was 25-26 games ago. She didn’t even get credit with her name being printed. Does the sports editor know these coaches and girls are playing their hearts out? Doe* he know where they're playing? They have had a great season. Let's hear about it. I know everything must be covered, but let's give our girls aid coaches some praise and credit. After all, it is “The Hastings Banner.” _ — , Susan Twigg Hastings U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 205f5. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Chartotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. HastingsBaNNER FridayBamto530pm To the editor. Know Your Legislators 1-MM7M717 President Lady Saxons under covered �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 29, 1997 — Page 5 Delton’s top students told for Class of ‘97 Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors from the Hastings Exchange Club are (from left) Adam Schantz, Joel Strickland, Eli Schmidt. Stephanie Cortright, Raechelle Easy and Kerf Sherwood. Exchange Club announces Youths of the Month awards Jeremy DeRuiter his been named valedic­ torian and Harmony Finch salutatorian for tie Class of 1997 at Delton Kellogg High Schoo). Joining them in the Highest Honors cate­ gory is Emily Crookston. All three have earned grade point averages of at least 3.85 on a 4.0 scale. Six members of Delton's Class of 1997 have achieved High Honors status with grade point averages of between 3.5 to 3.849. They are Shelby Wertman. Wendee Bender. Elizabeth Kendall. Charity Molitor. Ben Smith and Clarissa Hammond. Students earning Honors for grade point averages of 3.0 to 3.49 are Marita Freed. Ananda Zaccanelli. Paula Stevens, Roberta Harris. Jennifer Shafer. Nicole Cheney. Lindsay Weaver. Kelly Davis. Elizabeth Os­ borne. Trisha Kotrba. Crystal Miller. Benjamm Armen, Shaunna Petkoff. Brandi Boze. Frednco Oliveria. James Horan, Arlington Students earning Honors are (front row. from left) Marita Freed, Ananda Zaccanelli, Paula Stevens, Roberta Harris, Jennifer Shafer, Nicole Cheney, (middle row) Lindsay Weaver. Kelly Davis, Elizabeth Osborne, Trisha Kotrba, Crystal Miller, Benjamin Annen, Shaunna Petkoff, Brandi Boze, Fredrico Oliveria, James Herein, (back row) Arlington Tilley. Joseph Daniels, Joel Pero and Christopher Norton. Not pictured are Michael Gilmore, Andrea Jones, Michael Noviskey and Jon Schmidtke. Tilley. Joseph Daniels, Joel Pero. Chrislopher Norton. Michael Gilmore. Andrea Jones, Michael Noviskey and Jon Schmidtke. Delton's commencement exercises have been scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, June I, al the Delton Kellogg High School gymna­ sium. Paul Blacken is principal of the high school. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for May, as salattad by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Scott Redman, Dan Hodges and Danielle Hayes Missing from the picture Is Andrew Cotant. With them la teacher Michelle BenningfieM. COUKT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION Wf OBTAM America. Inc.. The six members of Delton's Class of 1997 who have achieved High Honors status are (seated, from left) Shelby Wertman, Wendee Bender, Elizabeth Kendall, (standing) Chanty Molitor, Ben Smith and Clarissa Hammond. Four Hundred Students at Northeastern Elementary School who earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for May are (from left) Stacey Marlette, Heidi Ogden, and Pam Peterson, with teacher Delores Garland ma Sovmeeat J/4 of Section 31. Town 3 North, Rango 10 Wool. CHAJKES SHAfta mfosmatioh. «oa Utxta-txa fUeNo MMM24M niAsa cau: Highest Honors students (from left) Emily Crookston. Jeremy DeRuiter and Harmony Finch. Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for May, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Crystal Hoffman and Brenda Smith, shown with Principal Chris Warren. The Hastings Banner GRADUATION IftUL will be June 5th Senior photographs taken anywhere other than White s Photography need to be dropped off at the Reminder office by May 30,1997 It’s Our Business To Build New Business weft < jrvneiy wrm rd prwr^'-refl br4cr» meet zx HashngsBaNNER Char Bain, MS-2729 Kay Cartton, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk, Is Young Citizen ol the Month for May tram Pleasantview Elementary School. NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barty County Board of Commissioners held May 27. 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. �Pago 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 29. 1997 County has new law firm for labor, other services by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Attorney Peter Cohl and the Lansing law firm of Cohl. Stoker & Toskey will now be providing labor counsel and other legal ser­ vices to the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners. The decision was unanimous among commissioners al the meeting to retain Cohl. Commissioner Tim Burd was absent. The county previously has used the ser­ vices of a Grand Rapids firm, but did not have a contract with it. Cohl. Stoker & Toskey, established 17 years ago. specializes in public sector and county law. Cohl told the County Board Tuesday. The firm of seven lawyers is the general counsel for the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) and provides legal services to 18 Michigan counties and numerous community mental health boards, district health departments and other public sector employers. "We are currently corporation counsel to Livingston County as well as Ingham County, so there's not too many areas of the law that we're not familiar with in county ney. corporation counsel, in Ingham County law." Cohl said. "The labor law area, of course, is the area I like lo deal with. 1 do a lol of work in that area. You have four laboi unions here as I understand. We've dealt with all four of the unions previously, currently. We are in ne­ gotiations with the same business agents as well that you have here, so we know the for about three years. He has been in private practice since 1979. The firm will charge the county $125 per hour for principal attorneys and $115 per hour for other attorneys. When paralegals are used for gathering data and statistics the fee will be $55 per hour. "We would also expect to be icimbuned for certain actual costs such as court filing fees, deposition costs and long distance tele­ phone charges. There is no charge for mileage," Cohl said. "Two attorneys will be assigned to Barry County al all times so that if one attorney is unavailable and you need an answer immedi­ ately, you will get that answer the same day." he said in a proposal to the board. "If there comes a time when you need an attorney at meetings or you decide that you want an attorney at meetings, we could pro­ vide that as well," Cohl said. In ocher business, the board accepted the low bid from Hamilton Excavating for $5,450 to relocate the anima) shelter drive­ way and parking area. personalities...." he said. Cohl said the firm has extensive experi­ ence in all phases of labor negotiations. The firm handled the landmark 1986 case when the Court of Appeals ruled that corrections officers are not eligible for binding arbitra­ tion. he said. Another significant case rein­ forced the right of employers to exclude var­ ious employees from collective bargaining units, as well as excluding emergency medi­ cal services personnel from binding arbitra­ tion. Cohl said. He said the firm has attorneys who spe­ cialize in land use and the American Disabil­ ities Act. Cohl said he started his career by working with the Court of Appeals for about a year and then served as an assistant county attor­ Singer visits Northeastern Elementary Peg Hemmerting (left) visited Northeastern and Southeastern elementary schools last week to sing songs from "The Sound of Music.* Her visits were to reinforce students voice lessons from their vocal music classes. Musical accompaniment was provided by Northeastern and Southeastern vocal music instructor Angie Vandewarker (right). CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar KHJOa.m , Wor- Cholce. at the Church of SCHEDULE of S Area Hastings 6 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. NAZARKNK* 1716 North Braud Gaylial. Brooks Ellen Mary Thaler PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 943-3193. Worship, praising. BARRY CO. CHURCH OT WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her- ctevator Sunt*^ School 9:30 a jn.; Church Service 10 30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. pteM 943-4995 Office School Hour, 11:00 am Mornrng Wonfop Semen. 6.-00 p.m. Evenu* Service; Wednesday: 700 p.m. ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, (Haatuv> Church of Gad buildaO. Hours nation call 946-9327 or Rev. David T. Huatwick. vicar al 946-2101. St. ship II n.m.. Evening Services 6 ' School; 10:45 a m. Morning Wor­ ship; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. dent Anglican Church Canaris Synod (gradra K-6ft). Youth Feltowshtp THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2730 WaU Lake Rd. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand Si., Hastings. Pastor David Burgas. 948-6690 or 948-2667 7ft-12ft). Evcntag Service 6 p.m.; Thunday (616) 9434392. Sunday School 10 Wednesday eveaiag service 6.30 School Spacial Wiiftrafoy. 4 p.m. P O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 available for all aervicea. Bring the Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor; Rev. Phone 9454121. Sunday - 9:45 •.to. Sunday School. 10:45 am Thursday 7:00 p.m. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 946-2549. Sunday QUIMBY UNITED ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2413 McCann Rd-. Hastings. Ml 49058. 623-2060 (Delton) after 6 p.m. Sunday Morns* Man 10:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 Sftdy; KKJ0 Music. llnnfttg Worship 9:45 and 11.00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton, Pastor. Phone 9454414 Suaday. June 1 — 800 ft 1000 Holy Communsou Thunday. May 29 - 800 AA. Friday. May 30- 700 Piano Recital. Fellowship Hall. Saturday. May 31 - 8.-00 NA. Moaday, June 2-7:00 WELCA Bd., Brothen of Grace. Tuesday, June 3 - 7XK) Shepherd Com. Wcdaeaday. June and I1O0 a.m. for children and HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green aad Church streets. Dr. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3115 N. Broadway. | Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ Utcftfidd Phone 3674061 or Dwfene Pickard. 943-3974. Wor- rier free building with elevator to office Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. ■OLE STUDY: Suaday. 500p.m for more information, 948-8004 HAST1NGS GOD, 1674 ASSEMBLY OF West State Road. vidad. Sunday Evening Service. 6.10 p.m. Wedneaday activities vice over WBCH AM 1220 at 10: 30 a.m. Saturday. May 31 Dedication of David Freeland Memorial Garden aad celebration of life of David 11:00 a_m. SUN­ DAYS - June I - START SUM­ MER SCHEDULE: Coffee Fellowship at 10:30 a.m.. Worship 11: 00 a.m. with child care for in- Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd 12:00 noon for children and youth 9434224. Sunday Services: 9:46 NASHVILLE AREA “Moses "Youth With a Message". 9454224; 6:30 p.m. - Bftte toady HASTINGS - Ellen Mary (Edwards) (Bennett) Thaler, age 82, of Hastings, went lobe srith the lord Jesus on Thursday, May 22, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Thaler was born in Coldwater, the daughter of Melvin and Anna (Waldron) Edwards. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1933. She married Cecil Beaten in 1932, that marriage ended in divorce. She married Marvin J. Thaler on October 8. 1960. Mrs. Thaler woTOed for Hastings Manufac­ turing for two ye*., and Imernatioual Car Seal Company (Viking Corporation) for 33 years, retiring in 1979. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin on April 15.1983; her parents; a grand­ son, Dan McClurtren; a sister, Viola Edwards and a half brother, Al Hoppenralh. Mrs. Thaler la survived by three eons, Laany Bennett of Elkhan, Indiana, Moray Joe (Manon) Bennett of Hastings and Gordon (Delilah) Bennett of Hartings; five step child­ ren, Keith, Marva. Sherry, Bruce and Judy; seven grand children, Julie (Doug) Moore, Jolene (Harold) Finnic, Jackie (Rick) Birman, Christine (John) Zinn Cindy Bennett, Bill McClurten and Joel McChtrken; ten great grandchildren, vsluer, Eisle (Keith) Sage of Hastings; one brotte, Marvin (Mary) Edwards of Hastings and numerous other laving family members by manage. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 24, 1997 at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hast­ ings. Reverend Larry Hubiey officiated. Burial took place at Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. In loving memory of Ellen, contributions can be made to the Hope United Methodist Church Sanctuary Building Fund. Ellen will be greatly missed. Roscoe, (317) 452-9228. Monuag and the Freedom PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY Dowbsg. Ml 49060. 616) 756-3021 9:30 a.m.; Susdsy School llrOO ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Bibie Study. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: Hastings, Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool. Becky Oexler. Program/Youth Director. Thursday. May 29 — Hall Fnday. May 30 - 300-9 00 MAIN STREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC Saturday. May 31 - 1000-5:00 WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings Everett (Wayne) Crofbot Keller presenting Worship Service FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY breakfast; 8:00 Chancel Choir Sunday morning Worship Services. WBCH — AM and FM; nursery ts a.m. New members received; 9:50 a.m. Sunday Church School for all ages; 10:30 a.m. Col.'ee Hour in 'Prescriptions' - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 Board HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, ING 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Monday. June 2 - 700 June 3 — 6:00 p.m.. Jaycees. hall; 7 00 p.m.. ••Joseph” rehearsal 1200 Mar at Fish Hat | MIDDLEVILLE - Everett (Wayne) Crofoot, age 74, of Middleville, passed sway Tuesday, May 27,1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on June 28, 1922 in Rutland Township, Barry County, the son of Bryan and Elsie (Thompson) Crofoot He graduated from Freesoil High School in 1940. Mr. Crofoot worked on the family farm as well as other area farms. He worked for Hast­ ings Schools as s custodian for 18 years. He married Anna M. Wieringa on May 11, 1963. Mr. Crofoot loved gardening, be grew and sold produce. He was a representative for the American Federation State County Municipal Employees. Mr. Crofoot was preceded in death by a brother, Wendall Crofoot He is survived by his wife, Anna M. Crofoot of Middleville; two daughters, Elaine Reed of Tehachapi, California and Elsie Crofoot of Cheboygan; one boo, Edward (Sharon) Crofoot of Middleville; two step-soos, Michale Birman of Dorr and Edward (Sbaroo) Birman of Cadil­ lac; ten grandchildren; two brothers, James (Arlene) Crofoot of Savannah, Georgia and Donald (Tnelma) Crofoot of Winter Garden Park, Florida; one sister. Ada Corbin of Plant City, Florida; one sister-in-law, Ceclia Crofoot of Illirois and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be ted on Friday. May 30, 1997 from 7-9 pan. at Ginbach Funeral Home, Haoings. Funeral services will be held at 10:30a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 1997 at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Father Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will take place at Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made lo Barry Community Hospice, American Heart Association, American Kidney Foundation or American Diabetes Association. IMMUNIZI YOMUTTU LAKE ODESSA - Gaylia L Brooks, age 84, of Lake Odessa, paaaed sway Thursday, May 22. 1997 at Petmock Hospital . Mr*. Brocks wa* born January 13. 1913 in from WoodUad Hi^h School. of 1933 in Lake Odessa. He preceded tefo death December 9,1943. She married Ctega Brooks on August 6. 1945 in Woodland. Me preceded her in deab Sepaarete 20; 19*. Mr*. Brooks worked several places, retireig from the Barry County Medical Facility wbige she was a cook for several years. She was a member of the Woodland Untied Methodist Church. Mr*. Brook* is survived by two daagMats, Marjory (Vivian) Rairigb of Vennoatvi&e te Mary (WiUiam) McHeay of Sprfogport; Urea tons, MarshaU (Madeline) Meyer* of Wood­ land, Marlin (Margaret) Meyer* of Saranac aad John E. Mahler, Sr. WOODRUFF, SOUTH CAROLINA - Mr. John E. Mahler, Sr, age S3 of Woodruff, Sooth Carolina, formerly of Mailings, passed away Thursday, May 22, 1997 at Mary Black Memorial Hospital io Spartanburg, South Carolina. Mr. Mahler was born May 24, 1913 in Harbor Springs, the son of John and Ida (Weirick) Mahler. He was married to Carolyn (Watkins) Mahler October 5, 1935 in Lansing. In the mid- 1940'* they moved to Hastings to begin a Chrysler-Plymouth dealership. In 1946 John received the Packard Franchise and later he added International trucks and farm machin­ ery to the line. In 1954 he opened Mahler Motor Sales Lincoln-Mercury dealership until 1968 when he retired and moved to Winter Haven, Florida. For the past twenty yean he has spent most of the year in South Carolina with winter stays in Florida. He was an avid golfer. Mr. Mahler was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters and a great grandson. Brian Washburn of Caledonia. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Caro­ lyn; one daughter, Kathryn (Mahler) (Al) Bekampis of Grand Rapids; sons. Gerald (Marcia) Mahler ot Hastings, John Mahler, Jr. of Charlotte, Nonh Carolina and Patrick (Shonda) Mahler of Woodruff, South Carolina; twelve grandchildren; seventeen great grand­ children; one sister, Elsie Grimm of Shrews­ bury, Massachusetts; two brothers, Walter Hurd of Zephyrhills, Florida and Eber Hurd of Ocala, Florida and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, May 30,1997 from 6 00 to 8;30 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Memorial services will be held at Wren Funeral Home on Saturday, May 31, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. Reverend F.L. Faber will officiate. Burial will take place at the Riverside Cemet­ ery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peace Reform Church. Mission Fund. Robyn Leann Nelson GRAND RAPIDS - Robyn Leann Nelson, age 33, of Grand Rapids, went to be with her Lord, Monday, May 26, 1997. She is survived by her parents, Bruce and Sharon Nelson of Hastings; her brothers and sister. Bryin and Janine Nelson, Brett and Shari Nelson and Ranett Domerese; five nieces and nephews; her grandparents, Cappy Branstrom. Bill and Margaret Van Prooyen and Gwen Bierie. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. May 29, 1997 at Stroo Funeral Home. 1095 68th St S.E, Grand Rapids. Funeral services will be held al 1:00 p.m. on Friday. May 30, 1997 at the funeral home. Pastor Kevin Shortt ey will be officiating. Inter­ ment will take place at Maple Hill Cemetery, Manion. Memorial contributions may be made lo the American Diabetes Foundation. EXTRA COPIES off The BANNER are avaBabla throughout Greater Barry Cwnty. great great grudchildreit; one brother, Carl Klahn of Saranac; two airier*. Beulah Mdaod May 24, lOTatlheWoodlaadUaiaedMedMist Church. Reverend Carl Lichfield uffli Iriai* Interment took place at Lakeside Ceaseaanf la Lake Odessa. ' Funcrel Chapel, Lake Odeaaa. HASTINGS - Margaret L. Cox, <e 73, rf Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 27,1997 at Pennock HoapitaL Mr*. Cox was born on July 6,1923 in kfopie Grove Towruttip in Barry Comity, the daaglaer of George and Gertrude (Moore) LoweU. She was raised in the Maple Grove Township area and attended The QuaU Trap School and graduated from Nashville Hirt SchooL She was married to CharieaCtat in 1992aad be died In 1994. She lived moat of te lifc to Mn. Cox was also preceded in dead! byte parents and two airier*. grandchUdres asd a brother. Alfred LoareU of Obly. > Funeral sovicea win be held M1 LOO sure, on Thursday. May 29, 1997 at Wrea Paaaral Home, Hasting* Reverend RuaaeU A. S«vsr officilting. Bunal will take place at The Irving Township Cemetery. ri Memorial contributions may be made io the charity of one's choice. ■ RENO, NEVADA - Martin H. VoaheU, ree 64, of Reno, Nevada, formerly at the Suafldd area, passed away Friday, May ZJ, 1997 at Oelwein. Iowa, the son at Myroe aad Flossie (Wilcox) VoaheU. He served in the Marine* during the Korean War as an Airplane Mechanic. . Mr. VoaheU married Donaa Hauach, marriage ended in divorce. He owned and operated the Mobil Gas Station in Sunfield and sold and repaired lawn mower* from thee. He w*s • Boles* Lam Representative for 20 years. . Mr. VoaheU was a taring father aad enjoyed repairing small engines. Bcraicc and a brother. Melvin Mr. VoaheU is runrived by five daogMen, Kadty Johnson of Lakeview, Tamie HalliwUl of Nuhviile, Cheryl Tracer ot Lake Odeaaa. Gail Richardroo of Sunfield and Rouaaae Banled of Ohio; two sons, Allan VoaheU of Lake Odessa and Steve VoaheU of Nashville; twelve graodchiidren, Shianae, Jennifer, Ohririttpher, Kyle, Brandcn, Laus, Ronnie, Chad. BtyaaA Lindsay, Jonathon and Julia, two aiaiera. of Hanuoe; Aunt Fere and one brother, Hariey Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made lo the family. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, NaabvUte. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 29, 1997 — Page 7 ial News Wellers to marie 55th anniversary Rayrad rod Mary Weller (Bawcja) will cdebtae 55 yean on Jane 6. (1942) 1997. They were married on June 6. 19*2. The coapte has three dnMrea, Bernie of Haatmgs, Kan of Toledo. Ohio and IWnck (Jayne) of > Brodie-Spyker 'f. united in marriage [’* Milwood United Methodist Church, ‘•yelemamn, was the seoia( for the Sept. 14. 41996 mamape of Melissa L. Brodie, danphler 'of Robert and Michelle Brodie of Kalamazoo, "'and Stuart L. Spyker, aon of Leonard and Lois Spyker of Loudon. TN. formerly of • ‘Hastings ' Attendants were Melinda and Brandee Fowler. April! Brandt. Marvin aad Steven " Spyker. John McCloud end Jeff Schnabel , The bride is a graduate of Kalamazoo ' Valley Community College aad is Office Maaager at Matrix Resources. The 'bridegroom attended Weaaeni Michigan University and is an Investor Information . Representative ■ The Vanguard Group. >_ They reside in Scottsdale, Arizona. Fenton, seven grandchildren and one great grandson. They were married al St. Stanislaus of (Hilliards) Dorr. Magoons to mark 50th anniversary Pele and Emma Magoon will celebrate their 50ft wedding anniversary with an open house for family and friends hosted by their children from 2-5 p.m. Saturday. May 31. 1997 al the American Legion. 325 S. Church St.. Hastings. No gifts please. The couple was married May 31, 1947 and have lived all their lives in the Hastings area. They have four children. Janet and her hus­ band Mike of White Pigeon. Pam and her hus­ band Ken DeMott of Hastings. Jody and her husband Bruce Welker of Hastings and Jeff and his wife Linda Magoon of Hastings. They have 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren Pele retired from E.W. Bliss after 25 years. Emma worked at Lescoa and is now retired. They are now snowbirds! If anyone has any pictures of Pete and Em­ ma in the early yea s together, please bring them. GIRL. Alexandria Marie born at Pennock Hospual on May 11. 1997 al 7:31 p.m. to Ready and Donna Hughes of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 oa. and 20H inches long. GIRL, Atexandrea April born at Pennock Hoapatal on May 11. 1997 at 1.42 a m. to . Tom and Darcie Shumway of Hastings. . Weighing 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kerri Joy bom al Pennock Hospital on . May 12, 1997 at 2:27 p.m. to Eric and Jamie ’. • (Stanton) Knoll of Byron Center. Weighing 10 lbs. oz. and 22!6 inches long. BOY, Hunter James bora at Pennock Hospital oa May 12. 1997 at 3:13 p.m. to Rick and Tammy Hilton of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. . 5fc ozs. and 21 inches long. I ‘ £ ‘. BOY, Brian Michael bom at Pennock Hospital oa May 13. 1997 to Michelle Dennis of Vermontville. Weighing 8 lbs. IOh ozs. 21 inches long. Woodland N€UJS by Catherine Lucas Woodland's village-wide yard sale will be held Saturday. June 14. this year. Several villagers are gathering up stuff for the sale. Elizabeth Smith spent a few days with her parents. Tom and Lynda Smith, last week before returning to Huntington College in Indiana for summer classes. Shirley and Galen Kilmer were on vaca­ tion last week and Thelma Sweers was in charge of the Commission on Aging (COA) dinners at the Eagles Lodge when Joyce Weinbrecht came to check blood pressures on Wednesday Leo and Mary Anne Spitzley have a new buyer for the Townehouse. but the details will not be announced until (he buyer has been licensed by the Michigan State Liquor Board. A 40-foot flag pole was installed on the site of the veterans' memorial being built at Woodland Memorial Park last Wedneaday. The flag pole was set in its foundation by Mickey Carey. Jim and Doug Wickham, Richard Estep, Andy Kennedy. Darwin "Harv" McClelland and Gretchen Slater, who held the rope while the flag pole was being stood up. A five- by eight-foot United States flag has been donated for the tall flag pole by VFW Post No 4461. Lake Odessa. Soon flood lights will be installed to light the large flag so that it can be left up 24 hours a day year-round. The sod had been removed earlier to a depth of one foot and sand was poured in to fill the circular and walkway areas, which will be the memorial area. Concrete founda­ tions were poured for the monument and the bench, as well as for the flag role. Later, af­ ter (be black stone monument and beneh are installed on foundations now in place, the sanded area will be paved with bricks. The veterans’ memorial committee is Date Geiger. Gretchen Slater. Harvey McClelland. Dick Estep and Orio Jim Smith. They decided early in their studies and de­ liberations that the memorial should be paid for by private donations and not township money, and an account at Ionia County Na­ tional Bank. Woodland branch, is accepting donations and contributions toward the cost of the monument and the necessary landscap­ ing that will accompany it The monument itself and the bench have been completed and will be picked up and in­ stalled in the cemetery when there is money to pay for them. One committee member has paid one-half of the cost so the monument and bench could be made up. They are black granite with white tetters. The carving on one side of the monument has the seal of the United Slates Armed Forces and tetters that say “Woodland Veter­ ans Memorial ” The other side of the sixfoot high. 36-inch wide and eight-inch thick monument on a 48-inch wide base will show the seals of the five national services: the Army, the Navy. The Marine Corps, the Air Force and the Coast Guard, and will be carved with white tetters “in honor and memory of the men and women who honor­ ably served their country in time of war and peace" Monday morning a Memorial Day service was held at the Woodland Township Ceme­ tery on Velte Road. It began with Supervisor Douglas Mackenzie welcoming the people. The Lakewood High School Band, under the direction of Mr David MacQueen. played three patriotic pieces of music during the program. The Rev. George Speas of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church gave an invocation and later a short sermonette. Harold Stannard gave a tribute to the vet­ erans buried in the cemetery and told about the lives of several of them. Kirk David Lubahn. Hastings and Dona Jo Collier. Hastings Robert Gordon Cove. Delton and Catherine Arm Wood. Dehon. Randy Lind Miller. Bellevue and Julia Lynn Throop. Bellevue. Timothy Allen Ward. Middleville and San­ dra Lynn Howard. Middleville. Preston Scott Nickerson. Hastings and Amy Charmain Starkey. Hastings. John H. Smith. Hastings and Martha Lynne Munger. Hastings. David D. Ackett. Hastings and Diana Lynn Zugel. Richland Edward Robert White. Hastings and Karen Suzanne Hepker. East Lansing. The Memorial Day ceremonies at Woodland were held Monday morning. A gun salute was given by members of VFW Post No. 4461. Two veterans were buned in the cemetery in the last year. They were Roger Lundquist from the Korean War and Charles W. Everitt from the Vietnam war. In honor of all the veterans, a wreath was placed on the grave of Charles W. Everitt, the latest to be buried, during the service. The widening and deepening of Mud Creek through Woodland Township has gotten to Barnum Road and the bridge near the home of Don and Adie Eckman is now out white a new culvert is being installed. Tom Ni­ ethamer came by there Monday and said the tube is “as big as the Holland Tunnel " The foundation for the new home Tim Lind is building next door lo me is now poured. Men and machinery were working there all last week. David and Darlene Niethamer held an open house on Sunday for the college graduation of Tonya Niethamer from Olivet College and so people could see the remodeling and building they have done al Niethamer Farms onM-43. Darlene and Tonya will drive to California soon. Tonya plans to live there and perhaps continue her education. Darlene will fly back late in June. Sarah Dingerson graduated from Hope College and Mac Ken zie Pierson from Baker College of Owosso Greg MacKenzie is taking two classes at University of Michigan this spring semester, though he participated in the graduation ex­ ercise in May. He told me he will be home late in June. Young Douglas MacKenzie also received his Ph. D. from Georgia Tech in the last few weeks and their parents. Doug and Judy, held a family party at the MacKenzie farm on a Sunday when most of the MacKenzies and Smiths could come. Dennis and Kathy Smith held an open house Monday, Memorial Day afternoon, for Adam Smith and their exchange student, Randy Birkemose. as they are graduating from Lakewood High School. New books at the library last week were “Ashworth Hall" by the extremely popular Ar.ne Perry. “A Reporter’s Life” by Waller Cronkite and “The Echo" by Minetie Wal­ ters. 1 selected and purchased ten new children's books from a box sent on approval by a publishing company. This is a varied selec­ tion, which includes one new book about the digging of the bones of a new dinosaur which is the biggest ever found. I am sure the children are going to give this book much use. Elaine Garlock told me that all the holly­ hocks were sold al the depot Saturday, except for a very few that John Waite planted on the depot grounds before they could be sold. The Historical Society also sold five buntings that day to people who wanted to put them up before Memorial Day. A vacation Bible school is planned at Lakewood United Methodist Church for the week of June 16 through the 20 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. There will be classes for all ages, from beginners through sixth grade. The children will be placed in classes by the grade they have just completed. Everyone is looking forward to a fun week. NOTICE ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL ELECTION JUNE 9,1997 121 E Orchard - DHon 616-623-8340 Available at the Hastings Area Schools, Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date June 7,1997, 2:00 p.m. 21 Month CD BOY, Sergio Thomas, was bom at Butter­ worth Hospital at April 26. 3:36 a.m. He was 7 Rm., 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. Sergio was welcomed home by his proud parents. Frank * * J. Arizda III. Traci L. Burnell and big sister. t Landa. GIRL, bom to Brian and JoeUe (Koateczny) *• McGhee of Kentwood, a daughter. Eilish ' Sophia. 8 lbs.. 21 inches on May 5 at Butterr worth. A joyous addition to the Koateczny and McGhee families. LEGAL NOTICE . . Moy 14. IW7 Mooting collod to order at 7:00 p.m. All members and CommtMionor Robert Wenger and several reskSontt ol Township protont Oort's and treasurer's report* read and approved. odvertonHy removed from cemetery. Bills approved for payment os presented. . Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Emily Harrison Clerk (5/29) NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 9, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, to determine the necessity of a Down­ town Parking Assessment District. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, 102 South Broadway, or call 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay service 1-800-649-3777 or 945-2468. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Earn 6.00% APY on our 21 month CD. Add .25% with our Advantage 50 Bonus and you can earn 6.26% APY. Old Kent also offers shorter term options. Our 8 month CD earns 5.74% APY. Add .25% with our Advantage 50 Bonus and you can earn 6.01%. Stop by your Old Kent office for details on the CD that gives you more ways to earn higher rates. 1-800-882-9543 OLD KENT �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 29, 1997 Lake Odessa NEWS LEGAL NOTICES: MOSTSMI F0MC1MWH BALI THIS FMM IS A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOB THAT PUBPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — D*foull has b**n mod* in the condition* ol o mortgage mode by Richord I. Hamilton Jr., unmarried man to AAA Mortgage and Financial Corporation. Mortgagee, doted July 24. 1996 and recorded on July 29. 1996 in Liber 667. on Pag* B27. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and wo* assigned by said mortgagee to the COUN­ TRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC., a* assignee by an assignment dated July 24. IBM which was record­ ed on December TO IBM. in Lfeor Ml. an Fogs 939. Barry County Records, an which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the dote hereof the sum ol Fifty-Sis Thousand Four Hundred NinetyNine and 04/100 dollar. (SS6.499.04). including in­ terest ot B.90% per annum. Under the power ol solo contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a solo ol the mortgaged premisos, or some port of them, os public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Mkhigon at 1:00 o'clock F.M.. on July 10. 1997. Said promiso* are situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND, Barry County. Michigan, and ore described os: The South 4 Bod* of the North 1/2 ol Lot 5. Bloch or mo vinago or wooarana. occoromg vo me recorded Flat thereof. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(*) from the date ol such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed m accordance with 19480. 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 day* from the dote of such sale. Doted; May 2B. 1997 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC. FOR INFORMATION. FLEASE CALL: (246) 642-4202 Trett 8 Trott. P.C. Attorney* lor COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC. 30190 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 40025 Hl* *97053412 (6/26) DET11M M0T1CI FBANK G. HILARY. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DMT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT FURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode In the conditions of a mortgage made by SHARON COUSINS. A MARRIED WOMAN to CLAYTON AND MELBA BOLES. HUSBAND AND WIFE Mortgagee, dated December 16. IBM. and recorded on December IB. IBM. In Libor 621. on page 392. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there I* claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of eighteen thousand and throe hundred ond eighty dollars and forty-five cents (*1B,3B0.4S). and interest ot 10.00% per annum and all logoi costs and attorney fees. Under the power of the sale contained in said mortgage and the statue in such case made and approved, notice is hereby given that sold notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, ot public venue, ot the Barry County Cour­ thouse. Hastings. Michigan at 11:00 a.m. on July 3. 1997. Said promiso* are situated in Village of Nashville. Barry County. Michigan, located ot M75 West Cosgrove Rood. Nashville. Michigan and are A parcel of land In the northeast 1 /4 of Section 2. Town 2 North. Rango 7 west, described as begin­ ning on the north line ol sold section at a point SB 2/3 rods oast of the northwest comer of the nor­ theast 1/4 ol said section, thence south 315 feet, thence west 414 foot, thence north 315 foot, thence oast 414 foot to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dale of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance wHh MO. 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dot* of such solo. Dated Mov 20 1BB7 CLAYTON AND MELBA BOLES. MORTGAGEE By: FRANK G. HILLARY Attorney at Low 1225 West State Street Hasting*. Michigan 49050 (616)945-5206 (6/19) BB0*TGAGC FOMCLO9UM BALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AHEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been madein the cond it iont of □ mortgage mode by JOSEPH E. QUISENBERRY and DARCY J QUISEN8ERRY. hus­ band and wife, to Woodhc.n* Mortgage Coporolion. Mortgagee, dated July 27. 1995 ond recorded on August 11. 1995 in Libor 636, on Pogo 395. Barry County Records Michigan, and wo* assigned by said mortgage lo the CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION os assignee by an assignment dated July 27. 1995 which wo* recorded on August I. 1995. in liber 636. on Page 402. Barry County Record* on which mortgage there i» claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Four Thou•and Five Hundred Thirty-Three and 31/100 dollar* (BS4.933.31). including interest at 6.90% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the »totule in »uch case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan at 1:00 o’clock p.m., on June. 12. 1997. Said premise* ore situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. Barry County. Michigan, and are described os: Port of Lot* 451 ond 452 of the original plot of the City, formerly Village of Hasting*, described as ronows eeginnmg ar a poinv on me rvorme^erw^ry line of State Street which lies North 75 degress 0 minutes West 70.5 foot from the intersection of said Northeasterly line of State Street and the Center Lino of Hanover Street; thence North 75 degree* West 42 feet; thence North 21 degrssi 5! minutes East 99 foot: thence along the right-of-way ol the Michigan Central Railroad on a curve, the Chord of which bear* South 52 degrees 29 minutes East 42 feet; thence South 21 degrees 14 minutes West 82.5 feel to the place of beginning. Together with on easement appurtenant to Sold Land for purpose* of Ingres* and ogress thereto and driveway purpose* over that real estate described as: commencing ot a point on the Northeasterly lino of State Street which lies North 79 degree* 0 miutes West 70.5 from the intersection of said Nor­ theasterly line ol State Street and the center line of Hanover Street for a place of beginning, sold point being hereinafter designated a* point A: thence North 21 degrees 14 minute* East 82.5 foot to a point hereinaftor designated as Point B; thence along the right-of-way lino of Michigan Central Railrood on a curve, the chord of which boor* South 92 degress 29 minutes East to a point 4 foot I inc* distant from the lino which *rt*nds from point A to point B to a point that is South 75 degress 0 minutes East of and approximately 4 foot I Ince from the place of beginning; thence North 79 degree* 0 minute* West to the place of beginning. Th* r*d*mption period sholi be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 day* from th* dot* ol »uch sol*. Doted: Moy 1. 1997 CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (810) 642-4202 Trott B Trott. P.C. Attorneys for CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION »190 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025 Fil* 997042843 BYN0PM6 09 TMK MGULAR MmworTMi JOHNSTOWN TOWNBMP BOMB April 9. 1997 All Board Member* present and 13 citiion*. Agendo approved. Minutes approved as read. Treasurer’s report accepted. Petition submitted for special assessment for blochtopping at Fineview Acre*. Revision of blacktop Daisy Hill Plat. Approved payment of vouchers. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (5/29) Last Sunday was the Iasi lime for the season the VFW and Auxiliary were to serve their popular Sunday breakfasts. Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday. June 3. al 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library with a full agenda The one fund-raising event for the Friend* is the sale of bratwurst sandwiches at Art in the Park. This year, the event, which draws thousands, will be on Saturday. July 5. Look for the red and while striped tent, and sniff the air for the aroma of It: cooking brats. New housing abounds. There is a new Webster home oo Jordan Road, just west of Cunningham road near Lawhead Lake. First there was a pole barn and now a house is tak­ ing shape on Tischer Rond south of Brown Road. A set of buildings now occupies a high point of land overlooking both Andrus and Bowler roads. Former resident Nona (Miller) and husband Rev. Joe Spnchman have just observed their 25<h anniversary. Nona is a local graduate, daughter of Marian (Balduf) and Clarence Miller of Sunfield. Joe is pastor of Salem. Lowe and Pilgrim UM churches north of St. Johns. A look at the page of people who have serv­ ed this community in the medical profession show that Dr. Jack Tramp has been in practice since 1953. Dr*. Burnett and Hemming in their optometric practice since 1980. Dr. Lee Stuart since 1977. chiropractic doctor Steve Gariiager since 1977. Dr. Richard Barnett since 1984 and dentist Gerald Licari since 1980 Demist Dr. VanZyl practiced 1955 to A perusal of the obituary list in the G.R. Press Saturday gives information oa the death of S. William Cihrffo of Grand Rapids, who died oa May 22. With hb picture lopping the item, one could easily ret.agnize the Apple Man who visaed town every fall or winter with a truckload of apples. Always he met the householder with a hearty greeting and aa ap­ ple io sample. Sometimes he was selling citrus friut, but most times it was delicious fruit grown in the Frail Ridge area. The item said he had been in the produce business for 45 yean High school graduates were honored at Central United Methodist Church Suaday morning. One circle of the UMW hosted a reception in their honor with a decorated cake and other goodies. Visitors al church included Lloyd and Beverly Corston of North Carolina, who had come to Michigan to see their new granddaughter. Veronika Rose, bora a few days earlier to daughter Kami and husband Jon Brown of Portland. The Conlons are former owner* of the Lake Odessa Wave. They moved to Ortonville (Mich.) 12 year* ago. After their retiremem, they moved south. The CROP Waft leaden do am yd have final dollar figures, but the number of walker* was an increase over last year. The first to return were Chris Beals of Grand Rapids and Anthony Kauffman, representing West Odessa Community Mennooite Church. They ran the distance at 1:04 with a stop at the halfway mark for water. This year, Ralph and Mildred Townsend lost their distinction of be­ ing the oldest walker*. Richard Brodbeck who had six bypesaes a year ago is two yean older than Ralph Richard even wafted the Marktoar Bridge last September but he admits to having help from his granddaughter. Al the end of the route, orange drinks were ready, thank* to members of St. Edwards' parish. Also, there was packaged ice cream in bar form, albeit a bit soft, so spoons were provid­ ed. T-shirts were swarded to walkers who ex­ ceeded $100 in pledges Memorial Dey services were held Monday forenoon at Lakeside Cemetery. The Don Eckman of Woodland Township comes forward to accept his award,: from Walk chairman Bill Walker. » Ralph Townsend pours a refreshing cupful of water after serving his wife . Mildred and Richard Brodbeck after their mlle-long walk. Lakewood school band played some rousing numbers to open. Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood UM church offered prayer and gave the message. He also read a poem writ­ ten by a friend of the late Ed Comer, a Viet­ nam veteran. Commander Leroy D'Water presided over flag, flower and wreath presen­ tations by post and auxiliary members. The service concluded with the gun salute and "Taps'* with echo by band trumpeters. All veterans present were invited to cone forward to be greeted by Post members. Earlier, there was a brief service at the Chapel on the Lakeshore along M-50 and a parade at noon followed in the business district. The monthly open house at the depot brought a record number of visitors. This time many came only as far as the open deck to buy hollyhock plants. In the four hours, more than 190 were sold and the rest sold within the next half hour. Abo. buntings were sold. The Genealogical Society had candy bars for sale, aad those too were a hit. The next open house will be on Saturday. June 28, with a display of graduation com­ posite pictures with hours from noon to 6 p.m. io accommodate alumni returning for the ban­ quet at the high school cafeteria. On Saturday, some of the buntings were hung and the petunias were planted. This year, buyer* were regbiered so the society will know where to get picture* come July 1998. The Sebewa Center Asaociation met Mogdiy night for their annual meeting Wesley Meyers Jr. was re-elected vice president. At­ torney Bill Davis became custodian of 14 boxes of papers and such from the Robert Gierman home and hns them in safekeeoine He will contact acatfry tihnriea in which Bob had • ipaial naereat. Author-writer Tan Hasler rwmanwd the menben praau with elides of his lose April trip lo Rossis far hnd bunting. His party wn limited lo one bird each in their guided hunt of die largest grouse with feathered far. The capercaillie weighs n much as ten pounds. His trophy was 7U pounds. One of his confanoan hns a TV pro­ gram in the Grand Rapids area and his video of their hum will be aired in September. ' Recent graduates from MSI) include Jacob Weller of Sunfield. Michael Spn^uc. with bachelor's degrees and Lin Kinsey Calloway of Lake Odeaaa with ha master's degree. Sunday's State Journal had a fishing story by writer Tony Hansen about casting one’s lute in the Thornappie Riva upstream froth Hastings. A wooden anchor plays a large part in the story. TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL C*f*y Drtv* Spacial Asa*s«m*nt DisMct NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Orangeville, Barry County. Michigan, having rssolved II* Intention lo make certain public Improvement* consisting of paving and other Improvements to Corey Drive in Crystal Lak* Estate* (the "Improvements”) In the Township, ha* made Its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvement* and against which ail or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed THE COST OF A SECONDARY EDUCATION IS COVERED 100% BY THE GOVERNMENT. IN EUROPE. Cor*y Drtv* Special Assessment DisMct All lots in the plat of Crystal Lake Estates end one additional parcel including Lots and Parcels Numbered: ■011 -070001-00; -011-070002-00. -011-07000000. -011-070004-00; ■011-07000000; -011-07000000 -70; -011-070007-00; -011-07000000. -10; -011-070012-00; -011-070021-00; -011-07002900. -011-07003000. ■011 -070044-00; -011 -07005000, -011-07001000, -08, -10, -20. -30. -36. -40. -45. -50; -011-070011-00. -03. -10, -14. -23. -30. -31 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Orangeville has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which Is to be levied In the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land In the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGE­ VILLE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. THE 3RD DAY OF JUNE. 1997. AT 70) P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 6910 SOUTH BOULTER ROAD. SHELBYVILLE. MICHIGAN 49344. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hail for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PJRTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or parly in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing. In which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Orangeville. Dated: May 6. 1997 Darlene M Harper. Clerk Township of Orangeville Hastings City Bank has two great home equity plana to help you pay for the cost of higher education. IV/’fri a Home Equity Fixed Loan or Home Equity Line of Credit from Hastings City Bank, no longer will you yearn for the other side of the pond. Both plans come with competi­ tive interest rates and a fast response to your application. Plus, you could save even rpore since the interest you pay may be tax deductible (see your tax advisor). Your Hometown Bank Since 1886 FDIC �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 29, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Freeport moves into the 50s and 60s By Joyce F. Wetabrecht The decton of Freeport School district voted lo build a new elementary school by a vote of 100 lo 6. and to levy up to 15 extra -Bulls on property and to bond the district ■for a period of up to 15 years. The site had .been purchased the previous year. Ar­ chitect for the new building was St. Clare Pardee of St. Johns. The structure was to be a one story structure with plans to later build the high school al the same site ; Groundbreaking for the building on Oct. 11, 1950. Construction began at once. William Dipp Sr.. Claude Walton, school board pieaident, William. Dipp, Frank Dutcher, Ernest Dipp. Roy Blough. Superintendent Lawrence Sleenwyk. Otto Kunde. Hany Kelley. Lawrence Barcroft, Lwr Campbell, Henn Myer*. Frank Walton, William Dipp Jr. and Paul Kunde dug the trench for the entire outside wall which was four feet deep. This labor was entirely volunteer. Earl Burdick furnished refreshment for the men on the job. ' la 1950. after World Wm II. cement was ^he scarce. Freeport Creamery Co. managed to secure 40 barrels for die form­ ation. C.H. Runciman Co. furnished some it the cement for the new building. Twenty year bonds in the amount of *42,000 were purchased st an interest rale if 1.9 percent. : The Freeport United Brethren Church also did a large building project in 1950. Thai was the year they added the annex to the church. E.M. Funk, D.D. from Hun­ tington, Ind. and bishop of the North District of the church delivered the dedka■ tion of the addition and the inatallation of forced air heating for the entire building also, the Rev Chalmer Miller was minister of the church at that time. The hardware .1951. Lowell H. chased the stock fMana, who had store changed owners in Nelson Jr. of Delton pur­ and building from Hildur been operating the store since the death of her husband, E.G.Oteoo Earl Burdick sold his drug store business to Wesley Blough Jr. in 1951. The Bur­ dicks moved to Texas. The Bloughs operated the drugstore under the name of Freeport Package Medicine. Since its incorporation in 1907 politics in village government were important to its residents. Charles Geiger was president for several times. He was returned to office in 19M. In 1955 a new idea took root. The women of Freeport held a Citizens caucus and put up a ticket of nominees for village offices Jason Goshee's hot air balloon going up In flames at the 1073 Homecoming. Donald Send giving Charles Geiger a hair cut In Freeport. which was made up of women. The group was called the People’s Party. The can didates were Mrs. Roland Furrow for presi­ dent; Mrs. Russell Blough, Clerk; Effie Parker, treasurer; Mrs. Henry Myers, Mrs. Elwood Yoder and one lone male Tom VanderMale for trustees. Mrs. Milton Miner was nominated for assessor. They were up against Charles Geiger, president; Norval Thaler, clerk; Eflee Parker, treasurer, Don Send and Elwood Yoder, trustees. They ran as candidates for the Citizen Party. The Citizen’s Party won over the Peo­ ple's Party by a healthy number of votes, but the contest did get out a good number of voters in the village. Charles Geiger was elected for village president. He also woo s sixth term in 1956. Another change in the business area of Freeport came about in 1955 when Kunde hardware founded many yean ago by R.F. Kunde, and operated by he and his sons, was sold to the Freeport Supply. Herbert Kunde owned the store al the time of the sale Nelson Grocery Store also went out of business, leaving only one grocery More in the business section of the village and two empty store buildings. A new funeral botue was opened by Robert Winchester in 1955. Freeport was known for its Homecoming celebrations for many yean. The beginning of this tradition is lost in time, but seems to have started almost from the time Freeport was organized as a village. One former PROG RAM... Friday Evening GRANDSTAND SHOW—7:30 P.M. “Sweet Adelines” & Bicentennial Style Show CHAIRMEN — Bertha Thaler A Joyce Blough HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING—9:30 P.M. .. CHAIRMAN—Cliff Craven DANCE AT K. of P. HALL TIL ??? PROG RAM... Saturday Morning TRACTOR PULLING CONTEST—9:00 A.M. . 12:00 NOON Weigh-in-Time—8:00 - 8:30 a.m. at FREEPORT ELEVATOR Prizes.............................................. $40.00 - $25.00 - $15.00 . $1(100 2 FREE DINNERS for Best Tractor Driving CHAIRMEN — George Faunce ■ Gary Lydy - Jim Swinson PROGRAM... Saturday Afternoon BICENTENNIAL PARADE—1:00 P.M. CHAIRMAN — David Ayrias TURTLE DERBY—2:00 to 2:30 P.M. 7 thru 9 years.............................................. $3.00 ■ $2.00 • $1.00 10 thru 13 years.................................................. $3.00 - $2.00 • $1.00 CHAIRMEN — Jack Miner A Jim Swinson MUSKET SHOOT—2:30 P.M. Trophies & Prizes will be awarded. CHAIRMAN — Gary Thaler PENNY SCRAMBLE—2:30 to 3:00 P.M. Children 8 years or under......................................... 1,000 Pennies CHAIRMEN — Frank Thompson A Norval Thaler WOMEN'S NAIL DRIVING—3:00 to 3:30 P.M. Prises............................... $3.00 - $2.00 - $1.00 CHAIRMEN — Norval Thaler A Frank Thompson HOMECOMING DINNER—Serving from 4:30 P.M. Served by Ladies of the United Methodist Church at the school 11 Procwda to WORLD HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM... Saturday Evening AMATEUR TALENT SHOW—7:30 to 9:30 P.M. Prizes.............................................. $50.00 - $25.00 - $15.00 - $I0i00 COMMITTEE — Kathy Tuttle A Ruthy Ayriss; Norval Thaler - MC Special Awards & Drawings Oldest Man — $2.00 Couple Married Longest — $2.00 Oldest Woman—$2.00 Person Who Came Farthest — $2.00 GIANT FIREWORKS DISPLAY—10:00 P.M. CHAIRMEN — Robert Boyion A Frank Dutcher DANCE AT K. of P. HALL 'TIL ??? Program from a Freeport Homecoming. csiren of Freeport remembers attending Homecomings since 1923. Julius Abbot, che Taffee Man. sold his wares st the Homecoming for many yean. Families gathered at Homecoming for reunions. Games and races,and contests, shows and amateur shows made up the program. In later yean, the festivals became more sophisticated. The Homecoming for 1954 saw more than 2,000 attending. This was at least 300 percent over the event of 1953, organizers stated. Church organizations which were pro­ viding dinners for the people attending ran out of food aad the Odd Fellows hall was packed to capacity for the Saturday evening dance where square dances were featured. There was a talent quest show with Sally Stanton, the 9 year old daughter of Clara and Rozell Standoo, woo $25 for her act in the show. Winners of the talent quest were invited to appear on Wood-TV. An added attraction feat year was the wedding of Helen Lenz to Robert Galbreath , u ., , . ,, „ There was a tractor pull contest, which was won by Kenneth Thompson of Clarksville. The children had bicycle races, foot races and an archery contest, which was conducted by the Broken Bow Club of Hastings. There was also a Soup Box Der­ by, with various businesses sponsoring the contestants. Sponsors were C.H. Run­ ciman, R.C. Dimmick, James Cool and Woods' Grocery. There was a water battle, but was halted because the force of the water lofted stones that broke windows in Walton's garage. Keith Buehler was cut on the eyelid jy a flying missile and was the only casualr of the battle. Other participants in this contest were Martin Vierk, George Faunce and John Osborne Jr. A new event was added to the program, the garden tractor pulling contest. David Makley won with his 865 pound Allis Chalmers. Other tractors in the pull includ­ ed an 855 International Cub, a 925 John Deere and a 1,115 pound John Deere. In an article in the Hastings Banner dated Aug. 8, 1957, told about a balloon ascen­ sion winch didn’t quite come about as plan­ ned. Balloonist, Norman A. Phillips, of Grand Rapids, dropped the balloon down planning to land in a cornfield, but mined the target and landed in a tree in a swamp owned by Hariowe Seger. He was 30 to 40 feet above the ground. He broke his antic The bicycle parade, Freeport Homecoming. taffee aad caramel corn at the festival. Carnival rides such as merry-go-rounds, ferns wheels and giant swings added to the fun of the homecomings. that year. la 1980, talent show winners were the Kissing Cousins, Deme Heacock aad Gary Sslcock who did an Elvis Presley impres­ Country mesic by bands like "Country Roads," drew many folks to the festivals, with lively street dancing as part of the fun. Weight lifting contests became pan of the festival. In 1977 Dennis Kaufman of Lake Odeaaa took first place in the 1977 contest, lifting 495 al 311 percent. 1977 featured the Pace the Ace bicycle sion. The highlight of the entire homecom­ ing festival was a bog wrestle, with a 275 pound pig in a pen filled with a boat of jump over 10 motorcycles. There was a 19 act talent show in 1977. Kountry Kousins look first place. Foot races were again pan of the fan. A frog jumping contest was woo by Leo Blough with a frog that cleared 32 aches. Runner-up frogs Iraped 31 incites and 30 inches. The bike parade honors went to Annette Blough and pel parade winner was Nichole Ribbie. The comminee for 1979 promised axne new entertainment for the homecoming which wm to be held Jane 21, 22, and 23 mud. The contestants had to see how fest they could pick the pig up and pul it in the bat id. The winning team, which remains nameless, won the contest m 10 seconds. Freeport Homecoming festivals were the focal point of the season for villagers and the surrounding area. There were usually softball games played and Freeport always did ballgames well. The good food served by the various organizations and the fun food from the booths, with their own special aromas brought made memories for the youngsters and brought back memories for the not so young. (flu yoan of Fnepon will br concluded oca week! and fractured his back. The 1963 Homecoming festival included a talent show held outdoors on Saturday night. The talent show was emceed by Buck Matthew of Wood-TV. The first prize was $50. There was a wood chopping contest which was won by Ray Koon who won first place with a 47 second cut. The tractor pull­ ing contest went to Lawrence Hostetler, with Keith Buehler coming in second and Ron Ward winning third place with fourth place going to Clayton Reigler. There were foot races and a cake eating contest which was won by Bernie Blough and Janice Yod*i. Janice Yoder also was a bike race winne. There was also a bike parade and a pet parade and turtle derby. A balloon ascention was unsuccessful at the homecoming of 1973, when the balloon caught fire. The crew were filling the balloon when the air bag. nearly inflated, got caught by the wind and the kids holding the west side of the air bag let go wafting the fabric over the chimney inside of the balloon and it caught fire. It burned slowly at first and then the airbag became enveloped and fell to the ground. No in­ juries occurred and Freeport firemen soon had the blaze out. In 1974. Jimmy Durkee won the bike parade. Jimmy was two years old when he won this prize. Good things to eat were always a pan of Freeport Homecoming from the days of its beginning. Remember Julius Abbott and his home made taffee and caramel com. Things like cotton candy, candied apples joined the i A youngster enjoying the merry-goround at the Freeport Homecoming celebration. Jimmy Durkee, 2-year-old winner of the 1974 Homecoming. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County �P«ge 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 29. 1997 Come to think of it... by .Jini Jensen Winning comes easily for group of area athletes As far as work goes, it was not one of my favorite weeks. Photos with wrong stories, photos with wrong captions, upset softball player who feels that we need to boost our coverage of the successful squad that she belongs to. a letter from her aunt saying just about the same thing. Welcome to world of sports journalism. Some want you "on the team" and some just want to sec theirs on page one every week. Talk about being popular. Still, the last seven days did have some sunny spots, thanks especially to the Barry County track meet last Thursday al Hastings High. Records were set, fierce fights were staged for first places and. best of all. a large number of area stars came and left with saJles on their faces. This is what the job is all about (forget the salary). Wlio will forget Laura Reed and her happy Middleville teammates glowing after winning the girls title. Or how about the host Saxons that put together many of their season's best to claim the overall championship. Ed VanDerMolen. Devan Endres. Andrea Dreyer. Charissa Shaw... just a few of the winning faces that remain in the back of my mind. Paul Finney won twice for Delton's boys, while Arin Glidden. Mary Henson and Kim Cole spurred their squad to a second place showing. This is good stuff. And let's not forget the workers, who devoted their time to helping this deserving group of stars lo shine. The group labored well, although I did hear a few rumblings about missing the opening minutes of the Detroit Red Wings game. So. I guess when I look a the whole picture, it's not the errors that consume me as much as it is sharing in the good times with a good group of high school athletes. • Top of the League: Amanda Jennings caught 51 of 52 games for the Wayne State softball squad this spring and hit .427 in the GUAC. She had 51 hits, 10 doubles. three triples. 30 RBI and scored 22 times. Jennings did this all while finishing the year with a 3.79 grade point average. Hats off to Jennings' success. • Hall of Fame Coaches: Two former football coaches from Hastings — Jock Clary and Bill Karpinski — and four from Middleville — Ray Page. Robert White. Gerald Page and Roy Garth — are members in the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Tim Penfield has just taken over the Trojan varsity program, succeeding Jack Prince. He says that little changes will be made for a team that includes a lot of big bodies. Jeff Keller, the Saxon coach, is busy working on summer programs that will start soon. He leminds me that Hastings beat Class B champions Marshall, and quarterback Ryan VanDyke, a few years ago in a regular season gridiron grudge match. Simpson’s Saxons stay home for tough district tournament Johnson Field has played host to many top-tier high school baseball programs recently and this Saturday that trend will Saxons are geared towards possibly winning a district title. At home. continue. Fresh off the second annual Wooden Bat Classic last Saturday. Coach Jeff Simpson's Armed with wooden bats are Hastings' seniors and captains Eric Greenfield. Josh Storm, Andrew Courtright. Nick Thornton and Randy Lake. Ed VanDerMolen leaped his way to a new school record Records shattered at Barry County meet The sun came out on May 22... and so did the stars. Barry County's best in track and field took part in the Barry County meet held al Hastings High School. A number of school and track records were set thanks to the cooperative weather conditions and the talented fields that pushed each other from start to finish. And the record-setting performances certainly should push the area athletes who will take part in the State finals this Saturday at Lowell High School. Hastings won the boys event with 126 points, Delton was second with 113, Middleville was third with 56, Lakewood finished fifth with 37 and Maple Valley scored 21 points. In the girls competition, Middleville was the victor with 110 points, Delton wound up second with 85, Hastings had 74 1/2 points. Maple Valley was fourth with 37 and Lakewood tallied 25 1/2 points. Combining the two scores meant that the hometown Saxons were tabbed as the overall champions for 1997. At least three Hastings High marks were shattered at the meet. Ed VanDerMolen set a Johnson track record with a first-place 6-06 in the high jump. The boys 800-meter relay team also achieved a school mark with a blistering time of 1:32.37. And the boys 1600 also eclipsed a previous Saxon best with a first-place 3:29.95. Here is a list of the top three finishers in each event: BOYS 3206 Relay — 1. Hastings 8:35.94, 2. Delton 8:51.36, 3. Middleville 8:54.83 ; 100— 1. Josh Lindsey (Hastings) 11.50, 2. Jason Stampfler (Delton) 11.69, 3. Sam Stafford (Hastings) 11.76; 1600 — 1. Ryan Hesselink (Middleville) 4:42.06. 2. Zac Taylor (Delton) 4:43.62, 3. Bill Blair (Hastings) 4:44.27; 400 — 1. Devan Endres Alumni Game stirs up memories The Alumni odd year baseball graduates exploded with IG runs in the fifth inning in a 23-5 win over the even years Monday at Johnson Park. Former Saxon coach. Bernie Oom. greeted 19 former players at the 22nd annual Alumni Game, players whose graduating years spanned 30 years. Rudy McPherson, who played first base on the 1967 team, was the most-experienced, while Travis Moore, Tom Moore Jr. and Shawn Raymond all participated from the 1996 Saxons. Larry Allerding (1975 graduate) had a homerun, a double and two singles to lad the hit parade. Those with three hits included Josh Hanfo:d (1995/. Roger Byykkonen (1987) and Denny Myers (1977). Others in attendance and collecting hits were Bruce Case (1981). Brad Tolles (1985), Bryan Allerding (1977). Dave Reardon (1980). Tim Cook (1994). Shawn Davis (1992). Gregg Heath (1988). Paul Roy (1988) and Dave Hammond (1994). Steve Taking pari in the 22nd annual Alumni Game were Bryan Allerding. Brad Tolles. Denny Myers. Josh Hanford. Coach Bernie Oom, Roger Bykkonen, Dave Reardon. Larry Allerding. Bruce Case. Rudy McPherson. Tim Cook. Shawn with the high jump at the Barry County track and fietd meet. (Photo by Perry Hatdin) Powell (1970) returned to do the umpiring. Coach Oom was happy with turnout and with the memories that the event helped to bring back. "Once again, we all had a great time," Ccach Oom said. “It's great to have the Saxon loyalists come back to their home field and perform once more." One special happening wa< the father and son combination of Tom Moore Sr. and Tom Moore Jr. playing on the same Jr' nson Field. Davis. Greg Heath. Paul Roy. Tom Moore, Tom Moore Jr., Shawn Raymond. Dave Hammond. Travis Moore and Steve Powell. i Hastings' Ed Youngs took first place in the shot put event with a 56-07 1/2 attempt. (Photo by Perry Hardm) (Hastings) 51.50), 2. Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 51.55. Jeremy Radvaasky (Hastings) 53.64; 11g Hurdle — I. Nathan DeBoer (Middleville) 16.06). 2. John Bauer (Lakewood) 16.20, 3. Brenden Phenix (Maple Valley) 16.30; 8M Relay — I. Hastings 1:32.37. 2. Delton 1:32.37. 3. Middleville 1:35.18; 490 Relay — 1. Delton 45.22. 2. Hastings 45.69. 3. Maple Senior Charissa Shaw sprints towards the finish tor her Saxon relay squad. Valley 46.84; 300 Hurdles — 1 John Bauer (Lakewood) 41.42, 2. Mark Miller (Middleville) 41.48, 3. Brenden Phenix (Maple Valley) 42.22; 2M — 1. Paul Finney (Delton) 22.76, 2. Jason Stampfler (Delton) 22.96, 3. Jim Storms (Hastings) 22.97; 3201 — I Zac Taylor (Delton) 10:29.45, 2. Ryan Hesselink (Middleville) 10:30.33, 3. Derek Johnson (Hastings) 10:38.91; 866 — 1. Kevin Cooney (Hastings) 2:04.42.2. Ryan Rude (Hastings) 2:05.15, 3. Brian Geiger (Lakewood) 2:06.53; 16M — I Hastings 3:29.95, 2. Middleville 3:30.63, 3. Delton 3:37.39; Shot Put — 1. Ed Youngs (Hastings) 50.07.50. 2. Joel Pero (Delton) 47-05. 3. Victor Stank (Lakewood) 46-11; High Jump — 1 Ed VanDerMolen (Hastings) 6­ 06. 2. Troy McCarty (Delton) 6-04. 3. Jesse Young (Delton) 6-00; Pek Vault — 1. Troy McCarty (Delton) 12-0, 2. Beau Barnum (Hastings) 11-06, 3. Greg Brower (Hastings) 11-00; Discus — 1 Soloman Radcliff (Lakewood) 125-09. Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 123-08, 3. Chris Marlow (Delton) 122-05; Long Jump — 1. Paul Finney (Delton) 21-0,2. Lucas Weatherhead (Middleville) 20-07 3/4, 3. Troy McCarty (Delton) 20-01 1/2. GIRLS Shot Pul — 1. Jenna Shook (Middleville) 36-0, 2. Joni Daniels (Lakewood) 32-07, 3. Holly Slap (Delton) 31-10 1/2; Long Jump — 1. Kim Cole (Delton) 16-01, 2. Jessica Crowley, (Middleville) 15-07, 3. Anne Burghdoff Sou RECORDS, coaMmiad M papa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 29. 1997 — Page 11 Saxons versus Scots in district play Saturday Take a look at the O-K White softball statistics and you will find Janette Jennings name at the top of five of seven categories Jennings, a savor pitcher, has done it all this season for Coach Jill Withey's Saxons. And by doing so. she has helped her softball team to post an outstanding 22-4 regular Around the Bergakker pulls to front in Speedway event Gaining the pole for the feature event was a new experience in the racing career of Brian Bergakker. Bergakker. of Middleville, qualified his No. 49 Monte Carlo 14th in the field, but his time was fast enough to put him in the pole position Heavy traffic stuck the 17-year-old in the outside groove early, sending him as far back as 14th He credits patience as a factor tn his career best 11 th place finish in the factory stock competition. "It's a lot faster-paced race than I've been used to. but Pm happy to get my feet wet in the A feature." Bergakker said. "My dad (Darwin) and I built this car over the winter and we're finally getting the bugs worked Bergakkefs sponsors include Old Style Mobile. Modular Service. Tires-Plus and Great Lakes Signs Designs. Special thanks for Bergakker's top finish last Saturday goes lo fellow driver Brad Shcllenbarger for a good tire set-up. . Shcllenbarger is currently 23rd in points ifter finishing ninth in the factory stock B feature. Brian Bergakker is 20th in points, while father Darwin wound up 12th in the factory stock B feature. Others local racers and their finishes on Saturday include John TerMeer (24th in points, 16th in the Factory Stock A feature), Steve Carter (seventh in poir.fs, ninth in Factory Stock A feature). Gabe High (15th in points. 10th in Limited Late Model race), Brandon Lyons (eighth in points, crashed in Limited Late Model feature) and Ron Finkbeiner (16<h in points, accident caused setback in Super Laic Model final). GALESBURG Gary "Buzz" Storm. Gabe High and Chad Lyons took part in the Race of Doom Enduro Series last Sunday. High finished the 250-lap event in eighth. Lyons was one better at seventh and "Buzz" had a fantastic showing with a third place finish. Storm's performance was his best ever in the event at Galesburg BERLIN Hastings* Joe Bush was right there to challenge, but a former track champion proved that he was still the racer to beat. Randy Sweet, of Kalamazoo, won the 40lap feature for Laie Model Stock cars Saturday at Berlin Raceway lo claim his first win of the year. Bush, who is seventh in the point standings with 149. wound up seventh in the Season No. 2 begins Saturday with districts. Hastings will face Caledonia at noon after Middleville entertains Wayland in a 10 a.m. ball game. If the 22-4 Saxons are able to get by the Scots, a rematch with the Wayland Wildcats could be a thriller. Hastings lost to Wayland 9-8 in the final of the May 10 Gull Lake Tournament after holding a 7-0 advantage early on. Jennings was one of seven Saxon players to drive in runs or receive extra base hits in that earlier matchup with the ‘Cats. Jennings' 1997 statistics include top league marks in homeruns (6). batting average (.507). RBI (34). pitching (22-4) and strikeouts (162). Her list of accomplishments during her four-year prep career include A1I-0K White. All-Barry County, all-district and all-regional just to name a few. But. it has been more than Janette Jennings who has made the Saxons a 22-4 club. Jodi Songer. Virginie Jennings and Julie Krebs also earned all-league recognition, while players like Rachel Young. Bess Lyons. Amy Belson. Trisha McKeough. Jamie Lambeth. Erica Simpson and Melissa Meaney also collected big hits in key situations throughout mis spring season. Coach Withey is hoping on Saturday that her team can do it two more times. District Opener Trisha McKeough is part of the Saxons’ batting order that has driven m many runs this season. 7 Jenny DeBoer had two of Caledonia's five hits, while pitcher Christine Gillard held the Viking hitters in check with a complete game gem in an 8-1 contest. problem. "I give her credit trying for it and not just standing back and just stopping it," Krauss One Lakewood outfield error resulted in three of the eight runs, something the Coach Roily Krauss pointed out as a partial As for Caledonia's defense, well it was uplifting, according to Coach John Pelletier. "Defensively, we didn't make an error." CoKh Pelletier raid. ‘Anytime you make no errors, you know that you've done a good job." Gillard's bat also came up big in the third inning, clearing the bases with a triple. "That broke the game open; it was huge," Coach Pelletier said. "Gillard is really starting to come around." Lakewood ends its season at 15-19, but would have preferred a few more hits in its finale. "Al times we played really well," Krauss said. “They (Caledonia) hit the ball and we didn't." Krauss said. Moments in the sun... Brian Bergakker took his No. 49 to the front of the pack last week at the Kalamazoo Speedway. DISTRICTS from pg. 10 Hastings will take on Stale-ranked Caledonia al 10 a m. The Scots, winners of the O-K Gold championship, are 26-2 following Monday's 6-5 pre-district victory over Lakewood al Hastings High. In the other district semifinal. Wayland will battle Middleville. The Trojans are another area team that comes in with an impressive hitting streak. Lakewood's Gabc Steward sent one out of the yard and teammate Ken Bump blasted a viscous RBI double deep into the outfield on Monday, but Caledonia still squeezed out a 6-5 win behind the pitching of Jim Abbott. "We came ready lo play, had nothing to lose, (and) we had our shots," Lakewood Coach Drew Lakatos said. "We squandered a lot of chances, including ones in the second and third." The Vikings had runners on second and third in the third inning, but still were unable to take advantage of the opportunity. Bump's blast put Lakewood to within one run (6-5). but Abbott was able to settle down and retire the final two batters. Lakewood finishes its season at 14-18. Wooden Bat Classic Mt. Pleasant, the defending Class A champs, met unbeaten Coldwater in the second round. The confrontation of the two baseball powers left Coldwater at 31-1 as the Oilers prevailed by a 9-0 count. Hastings was first to face Coldwater, failing 4-0 in the tournament's opening contest Chris Stafford. Eric Greenfield. Luke Warner and Mall Moore all collected hits for the Saxon squad in the contest against their former Twin Valley foes. Moore's efforts, however, also came on the pitcher's mound. "Matt (Moore) did an excellent job." Simpson said. "He did an excellent job of pitching with great composure." "One bad inning" cost Hastings a chance DISTRICTS continued on pg. 12 Assistant Coach Jack Hobart and daughter Madeline enjoy some relaxing moments at Johnson Field. ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 9,1997 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the Qualified Electors of THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: JUNE 9, 1997 Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school dis­ trict will be held on Monday, June 9,1997. The place (or places) of ELECTION are indicated below: THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTI-PURCHASE ROOM At the annual school election there will be elected two (2) mem­ bers to the board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 2001. AND PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO ALL SUCH VACANCIES: Elwood Bowers Sharon Boyle Paul D. Hughes Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: ROBERT S. CASEY (Four Year Term) STEPHEN NATHAN WRIGHT THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the board of education Coldwater pitchar Jason Travolbe helped his team to stay perfect in the win over Hastings. (Four Year Term) The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 a.m., and remain open until 8:00 p.m., of the same Election day. Dated May 27,1997 Donald A. Myers Secretary, Board of Education Sally A. Adams. Secretary. Board of Education > i �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 29, 1997 DISTRICTS, continued from page 11 Football NEWS Here is some important news coming out of the Hastings High football camp: Hastings Freshman Football Any young man interested in playing freshman football, next year should attend an important meeting on Tuesday, June 3 at 3:IS p.m. in the middle school choir room. At this meeting, you will meet your coaches and receive important information regarding summer camps and practice schedules. The meeting will last until 3:45 p.m. Hastings JV/Varsity Football Any young man interested in playing junior vanity or vanity football next year should attend an important meeting Thunday, June 5 in the high school lecture hall at 3:15 p.m. At this meeting, you will receive important information regarding summer camps and practice schedules. The meeting will last until 3:45 p.m. H.H.S. Football Camp The Hastings High School football coaches are sponsoring a football camp for young men in grades 7-12 from Monday, June 16 to Thunday, June 19. The football camp is designed to give each individual an opportunity to learn the basics of the Saxon offense and is a teaching camp. Times are from 9 a.m.-noon and cost $35 per player or $60 per family. Registration materials are available in the student offices at the middle school and at the high school. If you have questions, contact Jeff Keller at 9411-9448. at a victory in its second contest versus Sturgis. Holding a 4-1 advantage going into the fifth inning, the Saxons watched their lead disappear against a very solid hitting Sturgis team. Stafford jumped on one Sturgis pitch and sent it to Centerfield for a 2-base rap. Greenfield went even further with a homerun blast that have Hastings an early 2-0 lead. Stafford had 3 RBI in the game and Matt Moore ripped a triple that scored a Hastings run during the fourth inning. Mt. Pleasant won its first game of the day with a 16-0 decision over 21-3 Sturgis. The day started w*th a special singing of the National Anthem by Saxon Adam Schultz and ended with a lot of great plays from four solid high school baseball teams. "There was some really great competition," Simpson explained. RECORDS, continued from page 10 (Hastings) 15-06 3/4; Discus — I Jenna Shook (Middleville) 117-08, 2. holly Stap (Delton) 105-00, 3. Erica Krolik (Maple Valley) 103-02; High Jump — I. Teri Sessions (Maple Valley) 5-0, 2. Liz Kendall (Delton) 4-10, 3. Melissa Triplett (Middleville) 4-10; 3260 Relay — I. Delton 10:33.70, 2. Hastings 10:48.54, 3. Maple Valley 10:54.18; 166— 1. Laura Charissa Shaw (Hastings) 2:34.15; 3200 — 1. Jessi Davis (Middleville) 12:07.08, 2. Danielle Quisenberry (Middleville) 12:24.82, 3. Heidi Eberly (Maple Valley) 12:57.51; 200—1. Laura Reed (Middleville) 26.55, 2. Emily Dipert (Hastings) 27.69, 3. Katherine Shcllenbarger (Lakewood) 27.91; 1600 Relay — I. Delton 4:20.89. 2. Hastings 4:26.35. 3. Lakewood 4:28.02. Winning participants in the St. Row FWd Day Tuesday were (front row, from left) Nikki Noteboom, Courtney Fortier, Tess Smith, Peter Gole, Jeffrey Baker. Andy Meaney, (back row) Principal and organizer Steve Youngs, Jessica Pond, Ben Jacobs, Jake Heuss, Emily Dreyer, sixth-grade teacher Diane Brighton and Cullen McKeough. Not pictured Is Jeff Beechnau. The field day was staged in a format similar of the Olympic games, with sech teem having the name of different country. The sixth graders had a lot of tun running and backing kt the sunshine. W-L .52-8 Hastings Saxons. Hastings Mfg........ Ferrell Gm............. DeMeo Panthers... Hastings Saritary. .34-26 .34-26 .10-50 .4-56 A Sand Volleyball league is being formed. First Ward Part (acron from Hastings Wedneaday. May 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Hmtings High School room fB-125. Games will start on June 11. The 6-week program will coat $100 per team. baseball and softball games, both youth aad adult programs. We are hiring adults as well Comart Lyndy, 945-4574, if you are inte relied in officiating. The Saxons wore first overall with a first place In the boys and a third In the girts. Reed (Middleville) 12.70, 2. Emily Dipert (Hailing,) 13.17, 3. Jessica Crowley (Middleville) 13.22; IMt — I. Jessi Davis (Middleville) 5:23.97, 2. Danielle Quisenberry (Middleville) 5:37.67, 3. Mary Henson (Delton) 5:4531; 400 -• I Ann Glidden (Delton) 1:04 39. 2. Katie Thomas (Hastings) 1:05.31. 3. Erin Booher (Maple Valley) 1:06.07; 100 Hardee — I Andrea Dreyer (Hastings) 15.32. 2. Rachel Pettengill (Maple Valley) 16.91. 3. Desi Petkoff (Delton) 17.01; 000 Relay — I. Middleville 1:50.1!. 2. Hartings 13114, 3. Panthers kings of KVA tracks The long winning streak continues for Delton's boys track and field squad. Delton won its seventh consecutive Kalamazoo Valley Association title on May 22 at the league championship. Na only did the team capture its seventh consecutive league championship, ba they also won its (riumph over Mattawan. Fa the Panthers the two thrilling performances closed out a successful 10-0 campaign. Three Delton tracksters were individual conference champions: Troy McCarty, Paul Finney and Jason Kimbrough. McCarty won his title in the pole vault. Kimbrough wm No. 1 in the 400 meters. Three league championships were also captured by the Panthers' relay teams. . Kimbrough, Jason Stampfler, Nic Morrow and Finney were the winning combination in the 400-meter relay. Kimbrough also joined Finney, Darron VBSams and Stampfler ca the first place 800-meter squad. And Kimbrough also ran on the 1600meter learn of Matt Midkiff, Ben Annen and Williams that also had a gold-medal performance. Delton 1:5331; 400 Relay — I. Hastings 51.16. 2. Middleville 51.31, 3. Delton 54.42; 300 Hurdles — 1. Andrea Dreyer 4S.92, 2. Desi Petkoff (Delton) 50.01, 3. Melissa Triplett (Middleville) 53.23; CM — I. Mary Henson (Delton) 2:26.59, 2. Jessi Davis (Middleville) 2:3133. 3. Correct ion ffiank You A Delton track and field photograph on page 11 of the May 15 Hamngr Banner was of Angie Stevens. The Banner regrets the error. Question H9: How much tarp covers the field T9U to the following for a aucceafful Spring Fling. Chairman- Julie DeBoer. Bany Co. Sub*. Abuse Farm. Pm Dooema. D i N Mortgage; Bob Edesnfa. Bob's Grill & Heath. Second Hard CornetK Mik LaVioor. Parkview Motel; The first person to answer this question correctly will receive FOUR FREE TICKETS to West Michigan Whitecaps baseball game. QUESTION: Pamcinancn from the following Sen. JoAnn Emmons; Rep. Terry Guger. Mayor Frank Campbell; Sheriff Sreve DeBoer. Chief Jetty Server. Sgt. Mike Hasiramp. Bill Doherty. Betty Neil; Donna Briton. rent; the band “Echo”; J-Ad Graphics. Elaine Gilbert & Scott Ommen, publicity; WBCH. publicity; Glenda Koutx. face painring; Ml Stare Police. Hastings Pom. duplay; Bany County Sheriff Depc., rary. Central I What is the square footgage of the tarp that covets the field during rain delays. If you know the answer, call 945-9554 during regular business hours. Answers can be phoned into J-Ad after business hours by using extension 227. Best of Luck! Age* 11-12 — Hmtmg* 3, Pottersville 12; ■. Age* 10 and under — Hastings 17, Meson Andrew Mcphem and Kevin Davis threw Delton's Troy McCarty picked up an individual first and a second place at the county meet last Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) had four hits, while Mike Stonehome had 3 hit*. Graduation OPEN HOUSE To Honor 05357277 Daughter of David & Nancy Recd of 8697 Garbow Rd.. Middleville. It will be at our home Saturday, lune 7 from 4-7 p.m. All friend* and relatives are welcome to stop by, and share in our celebration. AL-WSOUSTWUU.I Hastings Women's Club. AAUW; AH Friday Morning Street JX&UfiUL MacLeod ChiropractK Daval’* UwJ Fumitutc Fillmore Equipment. Inc. Hasting* Office Supply Camp Michawana Thomas A Davis, Jeweler Hallifax Service Culligan mem 70 MM0U MV » MB TXJU. 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State Rep Terry Geiger was special guest speaker Monday at the annual Memorial Day services at Riverside Cemetery. The color guard of the American Legion hoists flags over a deceased veteran. American Legion members fire a salute to the fallen veterans who risked their lives in the service of their country. Pennock Pharmacy Grand Opening June 4 -14 Stop In and Take A Look Around While You Enjoy a Free 6 oz. Cup of Cappucino and a Cookie, And Register To Win A Family Membership To The All New Pennock Health & Wellness Center - Anytime During Our Grand Opening! Find Out Why it’s The One To Watch! Hastings Saxons vs. Wyoming Park Hastings played at the Whitecaps' Old Kent Park against Wyoming Park on May 22. Included on the Saxons team are (front row. left to right) Chris Stafford. Randy Lake. Josh Storm. Eric Greenfield. Nick Thornton. Andrew Courtright. Larry Bailey; (back row) Adam Schultz. Bob Cole. Luke Warner, Tyler Allerding, Josh Nichols. Josh Richie and Matt Moore. 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I would have sen­ tenced you to 20 years on the minimum." He said he was taking into account McPher­ son’s cooperation, which led to the convic­ tion of one co-defendant, and that without his actions at the time, injuries to the one of the victims "could have been much worse.” He sentenced McPherson to 8 to 20 years in prison, with credit for 348 days served. A Kalamazoo man was sentenced to prison for his role in a February armed robbery in Orangeville Township. Prosecutor Dale Crowley said, "I don’t think there’s too much I could say about" Frank J. McPherson. 29. Crowley said McPherson had gone on a crime spree but was "very candid... almost to his detriment.’’ McPherson pleaded guilty in August to two counts of armed robbery. In exchange for his pleas, charges of first degree home invasion and three counts of possessing a firearm dur­ ing the commission of a felony were dis­ missed. Crowley said the plea agreement called for a sentence similar to one imposed by Kent County for an offense there. He said the judge in Kent County had imposed an 8- to 20-year prison term without limitations and so he asked Circuit Judge James Fisher also to impose an 8- to 20-year term. Hastings business damaged by fire Hastings fire fighters, with assistance from Thomapple Township, fought a blaze at Precision Auto Body on Railroad Street in Hastings. Fire fighters took 45 minutes to put out the fire, the cause of which is still undetermined. Damage is also undetermined at the business, which had dosed for the day. The fire was reported by a neighbor who saw smoke coming from the business. No injuries were suffered. ANTRIM COUNTY: 4.92 Beautiful Acres with bulldozed clearing. Ideal camping tpGL Close lo StMe Land. $9,900, $500down, $130hno, 11« Land Contract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 or www.narthernlaDdco.com. 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Contact Linda (616)-527-3792/days, (616)-527-3402/eves for infor­ mation or reservations. //< //' H illilt il ACCEPTING APPLICA­ TIONS for Nashville Subway for part-time. Afternoon, even­ ings and some weekends. Apply at Shell Speedy Mart, 133 S. Main, Nashville. No phone calls. ALL STUDENTS: Local firm has summer work openings, $1025 to start. No experience necessary. Work with other students. Call 616-245-3882 HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl, Freeport, MI EOE In other Circuit Court business Thunday: • Eugene P. Wilson, 21, of Battle Creek was sentenced to probation and jail after he pleaded guilty April 17 to a charge of second degree home invasion. In exchange for his plea, a charge of being a third time habitual offender was dismissed. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell said, "Mr. Wilson has established quite an illustrious record." She said Wilson had been wanted at one time on a fugitive war­ rant and for carrying concealed weapons and home invasions. She said prosecutors had decided to plea bargain with Wilson, "be­ cause our case was not the best case lo take to trial." She asked the court to impose jail time and probation. Wilson’s attorney, Thomas Dutcher, said Wilson had obtained his General Equivalency Diploma (GED) while in the Eaton County Jail. He saying Wilson has made a turn for the belter, he added that Wilson has a job lined up and is anxious to pay restitution. In imposing sentence, Fisher said he would be sentencing Wilson to five years probation, warning him, "If you violate pro­ bation the sentencing guidelines don't apply, so if I have another opportunity to sentence you it will probably be to the maximum. He sentenced Wilson to five years proba­ tion with the first 12 months in jail and credit for 371 days served. He was also or­ dered to pay $500 in costs and $2397 resti­ tution., as well as attend mental health or substance abuse counseling. • Matthew J. Hosteller. 17, of Woodland, was granted youthful offender status. McDowell said youthful offender status would be appropriate and agreed with the probation department's recommendation of it in its pre-sentence report. She said she felt some jail time would be appropriate, but said, "I believe this incident was oat of char­ acter for Mr. Hostetler." Hostetler’s attorney, Timothy Tromp, said be agreed with McDowell that this incident was out of character for Hostetler. He added Hostetler has no juvenile record and that he has been a good student with a good work ethic. Tromp said Hostetler's parents were divorced and lus mother had lost her business and had to lake a job out of stale, thinking he was mature enough to be left home alone. Tromp said Hostetler knew youthful of­ fender status is a more difficult path, but wanted to do it so he could have a dean record. "He’s a good kid, judge," Tromp con­ cluded. In imposing sentence, Fisher said he was considering the nature of the offense and the fact that Hostetler had no prior record. "I think that is the situation for which the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act is set up," he said. Under the act. if Hostetler successfully completes probation, no record of a felony conviction will be kept. Also, any guilty plea is sealed from the public. He had been charged with second degree home invasion. He was sentenced to 12 months probarion, and ordered to pay restitution of $40 and costs of $200. He was also ordered to per­ form 100 tours of community service and be in his residence between midnight and 6 a.m. Hostetler may perform community service in lieu of one-half of his costs. • Michael J. Kensington, 16, of Hastings, was sentenced to probation and jail after he pleaded guilty in April lo breaking and cater­ ing a building with intent to commit larceny. In exchange for his plea, a charge of larceny in a building wm dismissed. McDowell said Kensington was one of the few juveniles waived into the adult system, adding he has about 12 convictions in juve­ nile court. She added Kensington has been through counseling and probation officers have attempted to work with him. McDow­ ell said jail would have lomc impact and Kensington was on a path for prison in a year or two. She asked the court to follow the recommendation of the probation de­ partment for six months in jail. Kensington's attorney, David Dimmers, called this a disappointing case in which he cannot "comprehend what makes him tick." Dimmers cited serious mistreatment by Kensington's father as part of the problem and said he has seen a more serious attitude JAIL BIDS conttMMd from pg. 3 room repair, replacing ventilation and air conditioning, enhanced fire protection and a new clothes dryer totaled $596,149 from Davis; $552,531 from Benchley and $555310 from TerHorst A Rinzema. Last November, the cost of the 20-bed jail addition was expected to be in the neighborhood of $436,000. Six medium seewity beds and 14 beds for work release inmates are part of the addition plan. The jail expansion is expected to provide for better management of the jail population and allow the county more flexibility to help keep minimum security inmates working while they still serve a jail sentence. Only a limited number of beds are now available in a separate sec>ion for work release inmates, so when those slots are full, qualifying inmates can't be part of the work program. The work release program "makes good sense," Sheriff Steve DeBoer has said, because the inmates can keep their jobs and help support their families in addition to defraying jail costs by contributing to their room and board expenses. Improvements to the jail kitchen and laundry were included in expansion plans because the current facilities are already used to capacity. felt this was a disappointing case, adding. To a large extent it’s up lo you. Either you’re going lo follow the rules or not." He said he knew there have been problems in Kensington's past and that he will have to grow up fast and accept responsibility. He sentenced Kensington to three years probation, with six months in jail and credit for 56 days already served. Fisher also or­ dered Kensington to pay a $250 fine and $250 in costs, as well as attend substance abuse counseling. He made Kensington eli­ gible for community service in lieu of his total fines and costs and ordered him to be in his residence between midnight and 6 a.m., not loiter in a public place and enroll in vo­ cational education. • David M. Bullard, 50, of Hickory Cor­ ners waived arraignment on a charge of re­ ceiving and concealing stolen property over $100. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf and he was scheduled for a June 5 pre­ trial conference. Brace Frohriep, 48, of Delton, was sched­ uled for an Aug. 11 trial. He is charged with second degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 13 yean old, assault with in­ tent to commit sexual penetration and being a second time habitual offender. POLICE BERT: Police arrest two for robbery attempt HASTINGS — Hawing, City Police urened two Hmting, men May 24 .Tier they allegedly attempted lo rob the Admiral gai nation on North Broadway. Police Mid employees told them Eric S. Vandecar, 24. came into the station shortly before 11 p.m. when there were no other customers. The cashier told police Vandecar asked for change and when the cash tegister was opened, grabbed a handful of money. He left the acene on foot. Vandecar was arreated along with Sean G. Richardson. 26. after police made a traffic stop. The money was recovered by police. Vandecar and Richardson are both charged with unarmed robbery and conspiracy to commit unarmed robbery. They are both scheduled for June 4 preliminary eaaminaritms and are being held on total bond of $40X100. Area man charged with staking IRVING TOWNSHIP — A Middleville man has been charged with aggravated atakrng following Michigan Slate Police troopers' investigation of a May H incident in the 4100 block of Johnson Road. Troopers said :he victim told them Thomas T. Shockley, 24, had made a phone call from jail in which he became verbally abusive and assaultive. Naming another criminal charge on her and threatening lo kill her. Troopers said the victim left the home and returned shortly thereafter lo find the screen on a window ripped out and the storm window opened. A note, allegedly written by Shockley, waa found by the victim's mother just inside the door and another one in the victim's bedroom. Troopers said one of the notes contained a threat to kill her. Troopers said during their investigation, the victim was very nervous and scared, continuously loosing amend her yard. They were unable to locale Shockley lo qutrtitm him. Shockley is scheduled for a June 4 preliminary examinaiot. Man charged in domestic violence HASTINGS — A Heatings man has been charged with domestic violence after police responded to a report in the I SOO Mock of North Michigan Avenue. Heatings City Police mid when they arrived at lhe home, the woman they latet identified at the victim tunsed off lheoulaide light, ledradlha door and moved away from it. Police raid they knocked on doors and srindows for 15-20 muuneabefare they were let in. The witness who called police then told them lhe two had calmed down and the wm reluctant lo let police in the home. Police said they found the victim and the suspect, Todd M. Livermore, 32. under the bed covers and fully clothed. They said Livermore rtfaatd lo answer questions and that the victim maintained that nothing had happened. Police said farther questioning of witnesses in the home as well as with the E-911 dispatcher who took the call led them to believe the victim's statements were untruthful. Livermore is scheduled for a pre-trial conference June 10. Man held after half-hour pursuit BARRY TOWNSHIP — Michigan Stale Police troopers arrested a Battle Creek man after a May 22 vehicle pursuit Troopers said the pursuit began on Pifer Road when they anoapted to stop Chriatoptar M. Bundy, 22, for an equipment violation. The pursuit lasted for a half-hour and continued into Calhoun County where Bundy's vehicle wm finally stopped. Mice from Barty Township. Barry County Sheriffs Department, Battle Creek and the Michigan Stale Police poet in Battle Creek assisted in the pursuit. Bundy is scheduled for a June 4 pre-trial conference on a charge of fleeing and chiding. Guns stolen during break-in CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Bany County Sheriffs deputies investigated a May 19 break-in in the 4(00 block of Cartan Center Road. Deputies uid the homeowner had left the home about 7:15 a.m. and returned around 1:30 pm. to find the front door damaged and open. Deputies mid the house had been ransacked, the file cabinet gone through and items thrown all over the maraer bedroom. The culprits gained entry by kicking the door in. breaking lhe dead bok lock, the door frame, the door knob and a hinge. Several items were taken from the tame, including a Winchester Ranger 12-gauge pump shotgun, a Mossberg 12-gauge pump shotgun, a 20gauge Springfield tingle-shot shotgun, a Traditions 50<aliber muzzle-loader and boxes of shotgun shells. Radar detector stolen from truck HASTINGS — Hastings City Police investigated a May 19 break-in of a pick-up truck in the 900 block of S. Hanover. The victim told police he had locked the truck about 10:30 p.m. the previous nighl and reamed about 7:30 am. to find his radar detector and some loose change had been Bolen. Police believe the perpetrator entered the truck through a slightly open sliding rear window. Pedestrian hurt after being hit by car HASTINGS — A pedestrian was not seriously injured after he was struck by a car May 21 near the intersection of Michigan and Green. Hastings City Police said Luke J. Noteboom, 15, of Hastings was west bound on Green Street, making a right turn onto No-h Michigan. As Noleboom turned. Derek C. Meyer, 10. of Hastings, ran from the west cub of Michigan lo the eafl curb in front of Noteboom, telling police he didn't see Noteboom's vehicle. Noleboom said he could not stop in time and hit Meyer, causing what police described at very minor injuries. Nashville man cited in accident MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff* deputies cited a Nashville man after a one-vehicle accident May 19. Deputies said Shane T. Howard. 19. was northbound on M-66 and attempted to turn onto northbound Assyria Road, when he lost control, crossed the center line, skidded back into a northbound lane down into a ditch and striking a tree. Howard and his passenger Michael P. Way Jr., 19, were not injured in the accident. Howard was cited for excessive speed. One teen injured in accident CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers cited a Lake Odessa teen , for careless driving after a one-vehicle accident May 24 on Tischer Road north of Jordon Road. Troopers said Justin M. Dahms, 15, was northbound on Tischer when he lost control and overturned in a ditch on the right side of the road. Troopers said Dahms* father had allowed to him to drive the 1 1/2 miles to home on back roads. Dahms was treated at Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. His passenger, Donald B. Vandermeer, 15, of Lake Odessa, was not injured. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-06-05.pdf 05c54d64bc5ddda69b09944c963f6dfe PDF Text Text Tangle Town Candid gfi Hastings High School Class of 1997 See Pages 16 thru 20 See Page 10 and 11 See Page 3 Spring sports come to an end Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/30/w HMtinijs h*lic Library 121 5. Church St. Hastings, Ml 49058 Hastings HASTINGS PUBLIC UBURV _______ _____________________ ____________ ANNER THURSDAY JUNE 5. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 23 12! S CHURCH SI ___________ WSTIHRS. Ml 49058 1893 PRICE Str Hastings school vote is Monday by Mary Waruer Residents of the Hastings School District and other school districts around Barry County will be going io the polls Monday, June 9, lo select members of their local school boards. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Inside this issue are rundowns on each of the races. In Hastings, voters will cast their ballots at either Pleasantview Elementary School or Hastings Middle School At the middle school, voting will take place in the new multi-purpose room, which can be reached by turning right after entering the new front entrance to the school. One board seat is open this year. Retired teacher and former school board member Robert S. Casey and local minister Stephen Wright are running for a seat being vacated by retiring Board Vice President Colin Cruoenden. All of the Hastings candidates were asked the following questions: 1. GAY: What would you do if you learned that a teacher in jour school system wnsgay? 1 2. CHARTERS: Some say charter schools are innovative educational alternatives. Oth­ ers say they're a sneaky way to fund private schools. What do you think? 3. PROPOSAL A: Do you think Proposal A has delivered what it promised when it was passed by voters three yean ago? 4. PRAYER: How do you feel about prayer in school? 5. QUALITY: Do you think public schools are failing lo educate young people? Why or why not? 6. SEX ED: How do you feel about teach­ ing sex education in the schools? 7. CHALLENGES: What are the biggest challenges facing the local schools and what do you propose to do about them? 8. TAKEOVERS: How do you feel about prospects that the slate will take over local school districts deemed not doing a good job? 9. WHY YOU: Why should voters choose you over your opponent? Joart Cook. OutUe Cove. Nkk Mpeoirb. Um Garter. Sank LolojM. hates kamirei aod CoUeeo WMl ahe the air. omobhmM bji dak boaor Pah Loloya. srta ha The am HHS Madras wik joia the WMU Chorale and Ahaaa pafaaaaa of Sbaben's Maa ia O and Marti lUdao Coeli.* accompanied by the WhheMl Honors Otrheam of WiacoOlin Siegen from fin other Mkhigan Hfh achoois and from Wisconsin, mi­ aou. Nonh Carolina and Ohio eko will pmticipme. Delton ‘maflbox’ food drive starts To help supplement food sapplies given to low income people in the Delton area, the Delion Post Office Matt has agreed to pick up non-perishable food items that are left al people’a mail­ bones Saturday, lime 14. according to Juanita Gurd. coordinator of the St. Ambrose Community Food Pantry. Donations of food (no glass jan) win be appreciated, she said. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two 10. CHARACTER: How do you feel about adding additional character education lo your school district's curriculum? Casey. 68, is a 1946 graduate of Hast­ ings High School. He has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and two masters de­ grees in elementary administration and counseling/psychology from Western Michigan University. He served as a teacher, assistant principal and principal for 41 years. He also owns two tree farms in Barry County. He was Teacher of the Year in 1976, Michigan Tree Fanner of the Year in 1987 and Michigan Educational Tree Farmer of the Year in 1989. He is presently a member of the Lions Club and the board of directors of the Barry County Historical Society. He was formerly a member of the Michigan Educa­ tion Association and National Education As­ sociation, and a former church trustee at First United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Hastings School Board from 1990-1994. He did not run for a second term because at the time his tree farms were demanding a lot of his attention, he said. He decided to run again now because he has more time to devote to the position, he said. His answers to the questions were as fol­ lows: 1. GAY: "If there is any evidence of them trying to influence any students along their sexual orientation. I would recommend they be put on a leave of absence. And then let the court of law take its course." 2. CHARTERS: "Charter schools are here to stay. Right now the state of education is in quite a flux. I think it'll take 20 years to shake out the future of charter schools, the future of public schools, and the future of education in general." 3. PROPOSAL A: "I think it has deliv­ ered what it was supposed to deliver, but I question the time when the state of Michi­ gan is in a financial crunch, whether the provisions of Proposal A will be adequate to fund our schools " See Hastings ELECTION, page 22 ‘Tangle! Town’ finally arrives in Hastings A large gathering al young and old showed up at Bob King Park Sunday evening to tee the unveiling of 'Tangle Town,* Heatings' newest children's playground facility, which was financed and buHt entirely with volunteer funding, time and energy. It was spearheaded by nearly a year's worth of work by a special group of parents called the *Ckcie of Friends.* For more photos and details of the new superstructure, see inside today's edition of the Banner Some additional money available for budget by Mary Waner Sk-2 Writer There were no comments from tike public Monday at the annual Hastings School Boa; J 1997-98 budget hearing — because there were no members of the public present. with the exception of one school board candidate and members of the district's staff. However, there was some good news from Superinten­ dent Carl Schoessel. Schoessel said the district will receive some money from the federal government for space the Head Start program will rent at the new elementary school on Star School Road. Rent payments of $789 a month plus perhour payments for custodial services will help the distnet offset some of the costs of opening the new elementary. Schoessel said. Schoessel said the Barry Intermediate School District is also expected to house its pre-primary impaired program at Star School, with the Hastings School District also receiving reimbursement for that. The pre-primary impaired program and Head Start are currently housed al the First Presbyterian Church's Leason-Sharpe Hall. Costs related to Star School, which is due to open this coming fall, put an additional burden on an already tight budget this year. The district plans on spending some $160,000 extra for building and staff ex­ penses at the new school. As a result, meeting the $20.6 million in planned overall expenditures will require dip­ pi ng into the district's savings account to the tunc of more than $470,000 . In addition, the new budget proposes large See BUDGET, continued page 23 Foreclosure completed: County now owns Delton Locomotive site by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County, through foreclosure, is now the owner of the abandoned, dilapidated building that once housed the former Delton Locomotive Works on Maple Street in Delton. At one time, the County Board of Commissioners had hoped to turn the building into a business incubator to help fledgling entrepreneurs. Commissioners now most likely will demolish the largest of two buildings on the property because of its deteriorating condition, caused from vandalism, and sell the property. The most recent attempt lo ruin the structure took place May 23 when "kids had gotten in there and tried to torch the place." Commissioner Rod Goebel told the County Board last week. The fate of the former Delton Locomotive Works building is now in the hands of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, new ownei of the boarded up structure Although the outside of the main building appears sound, some commiss oners believe it would be too costly to repair because of interior vandalism and are contemplating demolition and selling the Maple Street property. "There are over 100 places where fires have started and extinguished themselves," Goebel said. The county became the unwitting owner of the property May 25 after foreclosure proceedings became final, said Commissioner Lew Newman. Prior to that, the county's hands were tied in efforts to improve security or sell the buildings and property. "During the last election, everyone was blaming the board of commissioners for not doing something (about the condition of the building). And we tried to tell them it's not our building," Newman said after last week's County Board meeting. "We've been working for about three years, trying to get control of it... Now we do have ownership. "We're either going to clean it up or tear it down and sell the land. Now we finally can do something," Newman said. The main building on the Maple Street property is "really not habitable without major cost. It would be cheaper to tear it down. It’s a nice kx." he said. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey has asked the board’s Facilities and Property Committee to take up the Delton building issue and make a recommendation at the June 10 meeting. "It's now our building and our responsibility, and we've also got the liability." Bailey said. Goebel said cleanup is already under way at the site along with measures to make the building more secure. The county and the State of Michigan jointly became the mortgage holders of the Delton Locomotive property after the See LOCOMOTIVE, cent, page 21 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5, 1997 Four to seek one open seat on TK Board of Education by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Four candidates will run for one seat on the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education in the Monday. June 9, election. AH candi­ dates are newcomers. The winner will replace Wendy Romph, who has chosen not to seek another term. Those who filed by the April 7 deadline News Briefs Historical Society picnic is June 19 The Barry County Historical Society will have iu annual picnic al 6:30 p.m. Thursday. June 19. al the Bernard His­ torical Museum. 7135 West Delton Road. The one-room school, hospital, coun­ try store, blacksmith shop, implement bam. seamstress and the working wind­ mill will be open for tours, there will be annual reports from committees and election of officers and board members. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service and perhaps a folding chair. Jean Solomon and Claire and Nellie Richards will be hosts for the evening. Grief recovery classes planned „ Bany Community Hospice will offer two grief recovery class aeries, one for newly bereaved family members starting Monday, June 23, and another for those who already have gone through a previ­ ous series and don't want to stop yet. For those who have gone through Grief Recovery 1. but don't feel comfort­ able yet letting go of a group with which to share. Grief Recovery II will be held for five consecutive weeks. suiting at 5:30 p.m. and running to 7:30. The class series for the newly be­ reaved families will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. starting the same day. The two different groups will overlap for a half hour, allowing for more inter­ action and to help first-timers see that it is possible to grow and heal. For more information, call the Bany Community Hospice office at 948­ 8452. Youth Theatre workshops set The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County will conduct its second annual Youth Theatre Guild workshop from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday June 16-27 at Fish Hatchery M. The workshop series is open to all sixth through 12th grade students in Dairy County, including this year’s se­ niors. A maximum of 30 students can enroll. A $25 per participant fee will be charged and it will be due by Thursday, June 12. Enrollment forms can be obtained at all middle schools and high schools Barry County, at the Hastings Public Library, Chariton Park and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office. Besides the workshops, plays will be produced and performed. Play practice will start Monday. June 30. For more information, call John Fehsenfeld at 945-3789. Golf tournament to help Habitat The third annual golf tournament to raise funds for the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. June 14, at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Proceeds will held the local Habitat build its 15th house in the county, on South Street in Hastings, for a local family in need of decent housing. The event will be a two-person scramble for both men and women. Par­ ticipants may pick their own partners or Habitat volunteers will pair up partners. Entry fee is $35 for green fees, a cart for 18 holes, a snack after the first nine, lunch after 18 holes and pares. Deadline to sign up is Saturday. June 7. For more information, call Norval Thaler at 945-5139, Chuck Monica at (616) 671-4086 or Rosie Collins at 945-4478. Habitat for Humanity is an ecumeni­ cal Christian ministry of volunteers who build decent, affordable houses and sell them al cost to needy families. Re­ cipients are required to put in "sweat eq­ uity." besides paying for the house without interest. were Jean S. Ray, J?mes W. Ketchum, Jan M. Stora and Sally L. Stanton. William Schader had to withdraw from the race be­ cause of new responsibilities for his job. The questions: GAY: What would you do if you learned that a teacher in your school system was 8«y? CHARTERS: Some say charter schools Painting workshop slated for June 28 Jenison artist Jan Upp will lead a painting workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Arts Hatchery Building in Hastings' Fish Hatchery Park. In "Creating from Your Research," Upp will talk about using sketches and photographs to create a painting. Those planning to attend should bring good and bad photographs, sketches, a sketch book, tracing paper, paint sup­ plies of their choice and a sack lunch. The fee for the workshop is $35 for Arts Council members and 40 for non­ members. For more information or to register, call 945-3782. Glen Miller band to play July 24 The Glenn Miller Orehestn will per­ form in concert in Lake Odem al 8 p.m Saturday. July 24. The evening will start with music by the Lakewood Jazz Band, followed by one of the most successful and famous orchestras during the World War U era. The group’s 'Chattanooga Choo Choo* earned the first certified gold record for performing artists. The concert, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Aits Commission, is made possible by donations from the business community and profits from the annual Art in the Park celebration. Donations may be sent lo the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission. Atten­ tion Pam Swiler. president. 839 Fourth Ave.. Lake Odessa. Mich 48849. are innovative educational alternatives, oth­ ers say they're a sneaky way to fund private schools. What do you think? PROPOSAL A: Do you think IToposal A has delivered what it promised when it was passed by voters three years ago? PRAYER: How do you feel about prayer in school? QUALITY: Do you think public schools are failing to educate young people? Why or why not? SEX ED: How do you feel about teaching sc x cdneat ion i n (be schools? CHALLENGES: What are the biggest challenges facing the local schools and what do you propose to do about them? TAKEOVERS: How do you feel about prospects (hat the stale will take over local school districts deemed not doing a good job? MIDDLE SCHOOL: What would you like to see done with the current middle school building once the new one is built? WHY YOU?: Why should voters choose you over your opponents? James W. Ketcham Ketchum is a vocational trainer for the Grand Rapids Public School system, where he worts with artistically impaired students. He also works with the YMCA Camp Manitou-lin. His answers to the qu *-stions: • Gay: "I don’t see a teacher being gay as an issue as long as this is not equaled with being a child molester.** • Charter "I don't see a problem with them, as long as they don't take away re­ sources from the public education system." • Proposal A: "I did not favor it before and 1 don't now. I don't think it has lived up to promises that were made." • Prayer 1 see no problem with personal reflection time in school. People can use the time as they wish to use it’ • Quality: "I don't think they are necessar­ ily failing us but their resources are being upped. Classes are getting too large and edu­ cation should be broadened. • Sex Ed: ”1 think that is something that should be taught by the family and rein­ forced by the schools.' • Challenges: "Besides educating the kids, drag use within the school population is a challenge. Other than the DARE program, I am not sure what schools can do because I have not had a chance to deal with that is• Takeovers 1 think that is pushing the state into the areu’thcy should not bp. Who MMPA program slated for Friday Bany-Eaton Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) Communicators Mary Javor and Ruby Cairns are prepar­ ing another special story hour at the Hastings Public Library Friday, June 6. This is the third such annual event, and this year's will include stories and lots of hands-on experiences for local youngsters. When first introduced three years ago, ihis special program was one of the weekly summer story hours at 10:30 a.m. Fridays, which includes a half hour filled with books and a lesson from various volunteers. Some have a special hobby to share with children, and others are public figures, such as police officers and area merchants. Every story hour is free of charge. This year, local Veterinarian Dr. Tim Hicswa (from Dr Alan Eavey’s office) will share some facts about animal safety, there will be calves to pet, and the bulk truck will be parked in the lot, allowing children a chance to see how milk is transported to the local grocery. All are geared toward a younger audi­ ence (ages 2-6) Humane Society’s Pet Show is June 7 The fourth annual Pet Show, spon­ sored by the Barry County Humane So­ ciety, will be Saturday, June 7, on the County Courthouse lawn in Hastings. Cats, dogs and other small pets (no hoofed animals) and their owners are welcome to join the fun. Prizes donated by area veterinarians and businesses will be awarded to winners in a variety of categories The event is a way to offer an event to the public and is a general fund-raiser for the Humane Society. Registration for the small pet (such as rabbits and hamsters) and cat shows starts at 10:30 a.m. and the events begin at 11 a m. Categories for small pets include longest ears, shortest tail, smallest and longest tail. Categories for the cat show include longest whiskers, longest fur. shortest tail, shortest nose, oldest and largest feet. Dog show registration starts at 12:30 p.m. and show time is at 1. Dog cate­ gories include best costume, pet-owner look alike, best trick, shortest legs, biggest, smallest and shortest nose. Registration times listed in this week's Reminder were incorrect. Pets must be under their owners' con­ trol at all times. At noon, there will be a demonstra­ tion by Paws with a Cause. A bake sale will be held dunng the activities. Registration is $1 per pet. Pre-registration is encouraged by calling 945­ 0602 decides thgi a aftool system is not doing a good job? That Aeeds to be left at a local level." / • Middle School: "I would love to sec it turned into a skills center, but if it cant he, it probably should be eliminated fovame it would coat too much lo maintaia since it is old." • Why you: "I feel I can give the current school system support and have the back­ ground and knowledge to give that support." Jean S. Ray Ray has been the treasurer of Little Lambs Preschool for four yean and holds a bachelor of science degree in physical science, a doc­ tor of veterinary medicine degree, and a PhD in pharmacotogy and toxicology. Her answers to the questions are the fol­ lowing: • Gay: This school system, as any school system, employs some teachers whose life choices, philosophies and morals differ from mine. Just as I would expect that a teacher who is a member of a different religion than my own would not try to convert the stu­ dents to their religion. I would expect that a gay teacher not to try to influence students regarding their lifesty les Every teacher, gay or heterosexual, should conduct themselves with discretion in public since they in­ fluence their students wherever they interact with them." • Charter. "Charter school quality seems to vary considerably, depending on the goals of the people responsible for starting the school and the administration. There does not seem lo be adequate supervision of charter schools and the quality of their education. The charter school movement in Michigan is in its infancy and 1 think there will be many changes in requirements and oversight of charter schools" • Proposal A: "Proposal A did reduce property taxes and bring the poorest school districts up to a minimum level of state aid, which was what it was designed to do. Addi­ tional measures are needed to equalize spend­ ing in all school districts." • Prayer. "Freedom of religion is one of the basic freedoms afforded Americans. I think that each child should be allowed to pray silently or unobtrusively whenever they like, but the school system should not have official prayers in school." • Quality: "What was an adequate high school education 20 years ago would not prepare graduates for success in the business worlo now. I don't think that schools are providing lower quality education than in the past, rather the requirements for adequate ed­ ucation have increased. I feel our school sys­ tem is continually improving the quality of education it provides, but it is difficult to keep up with constantly changing technol­ ogy" • Sex Ed: "Students should know how the reproductive system works just as they learn other systems. 1 think teenage abstinence and lifelong monogamous relationships should be stressed as the best way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, but the moral implications should be discussed in the home." • Challenges: "1 think the biggest chal­ lenge facing the Thomapple Kellogg District is to keep current with rapidly changing technology. While we will not be able to have state of the an technology for our stu­ dents at all times, we need to be as up to date as possible. We also need to work hard at teaching the basics behind the technology because once the students know that, they will be able to leant new technologies eas­ ily.• Takeovers: "If local school districts are not offering an acceptable level of education to their students, something needs to be done to improve the quality of education in that district. I would hope that the state control would be temporary while state officials work with the local district to im­ prove the situation and that control would then revert to the local district." • Middle School: "If the building is struc­ turally sound and does not require extensive Mpuirs, I feeiftwutfd be ten used for auxil­ iary schoqiMrict fwutfons such as adurinVtoariveojW^bMfifai. community edu­ cation, altenmtive education, etc. This would increase available classroom space in other buildings and the middle school could also serve as a temporary source of additional classrooms if needed. Because of its close proximity to McFa'I, I feel that sale or lease of the building for nun-academic use has the potential to interfere with the safe and quiet environment the kindergarten and first grade students now enjoy." • Why You: "I think that education is a critically important part of every child's life. Every single child in the Thomapple Kel­ logg school system deserves the very best education we can provide for him or her. I believe that I can help guide this school sys­ tem to offer the best education possible within our means. I have been treasurer of Little Lambs Preschool, a private non-profit parent run local preschool for four years and this has given me invaluable experience overseeing the operation of a school. I feel a responsibility to repay the public for the ex­ cellent educational opportunities I have been given and would be proud to be given the opportunity to volunteer my time and talents to the TK school district as Board of Education trustee." Sally Stanton Stanton has a degree in education with a physical education major and psychology minor from Michigan State University, has taught adult education homebound and now runs a cleaning service. She is the mother of a seventh grade stu­ dent and has served on the Barry County Community Building Board and the Barry County YMCA Board. Her answers to the questions: • Gay: "As long as the teachers are doing their jobs, there is no reason to be worried." • Charters: "I feel that until public schools are responsive to what people want, there will continue to be charter schools." • Proposal A: "I see nothing wrong with it It is doing what it should do." • Prayer "I do not think there should be prayer in school, but I see nothing wrong with having a moment of reflection each day." • Quality: "I think they are to a certain de­ gree because they want to orient people to- Todd William Baxter, Middleville and Emi­ ly Marie Oaks. Middleville Donald Lee Biantz, Hastings and Theresa Ann Lawrence, Hastings. Mark Alan Jones, Mobile. AL and Tonya Sue Searles, Mobile, AL. Trent Alien Austin, Middleville and Regina Lynn Highway, Middleville. Scott William Farrah. Delton and Sheri Ann Moore, Delton. Paul Jay VanderPloeg, Jr.. Morley and Lisa Marie Hammond. Hastings. ward college and that is not the answer for everyone." • Sex Ed: "I am all for it. What will be taught needs to be available lo the parents^ but most districts seem to be doing thab anyway." 1 • Challenges: "The biggest challenge i£ overcrowding. To handle that, buildings should be kept instead of ton down in caa^ they are needed. Another thing schools need; to do is to make sure students are directed: where the jobs are." • Takeovers: "I do not like the idea of th£ state totally controlling districts. The dis*' tricts should try to solve their own prob^ Jems." • Building: "It should be preserved, t would like to see it become a skills center^ because it is big enough.' job. My college education is to be the fence. Stora is a mother of four children who PTO Board for the Middle School . She serves as a leader for Junior Girl Cub Scouts and Brownies, and is on a Walk to Remember Committee through Blodged Hospital that helps people who have lost babies. She is mostly a stay at home mom. who works one day a week delivering Th< Penasee Globe. Her answers to Ute questions are the fat" lowing: . • Gay: "As long as they are good leacheraand are doing what they are supposed to be doing. I don't have a problem with iL If they arc good teachers, let them be." • Charters: "If they take children who can­ not be mainstreamed into a regular class­ room then they should be supported because the kids deserve the beat education possible." • Proposal A: "I was against Proposal A when it came out because I don't see all schools getting the same amount of funding. Every school should be allotted the same amount." • Prayer "I don’t have a problem with iL If a child wants to say a prayer, he should ba able to." • Quality: "They do the best they can with the money they are allowed by our govern­ ment. We have good teachers m TK." I • Sex Ed: "Schools should offer it and leave it to parents discretion on whether tu have their children participate. Parents should be able to review the material. It cap be a good thing because some kids do nqt get the education at home." ’ • Challenges: "I would need to learn a lit­ tle more about the district and its issues bofore choosing." ’ • Takeovers: "1 think the schools would be in worse condition if the state took control.* • Middle School: "I don't want to see them tear down the school because it is a bit piece of history. If it can not be used byte historical organization, it could be used ffit in-services, offices, training or confer™» rooms." M • Why you: "I am a concerned parent andB would like to see more done to help studcm| who are straggling in reading." 3 Christopher John Hammond, North Ver­ non, IN and Anne-Marie Butler, Middtevife. Robert Coolidge Wellington. ID, Pelite and Melanie Marie Luscher, Delton. Mark Wayne Crisher, Middleville and Stedra Aim Miller, Middleville. < David Daniel Smith, Battle Creek ted Judith Anastasia Petkoff, Battle Creek. -2 Robin Troy Adams, Hastings and Bgh Renee Huver, Hastings. ■; Richard William Baier, Delton and CmoI Jean Powell. Delton. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5, 1997 — Page 3 ‘Tangle Town’ now a finished playground at Bob King Park Area children charged lo play on the new Tangle Town" playground as the project "was completed and dedicated Sunday evening. With a lot of sweat from community vol­ unteers. the project began to take shape Wednesday and was completed shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday. Mayor Frank Campbell, park namesake Bob King and Circle of Friends president Jill Zwiemikowski all spoke at the dedication, while Travis Taylor cut the ribbon to open the playground, designed by Leathers and Associates of Ithaca. N.Y. Taylor is the area youngster who provided the playground with the name Tangle Town." Local disc jockeys provided music, while Kim Domke and Cathy Newsted played a Tangle Town" jingle with kids singing along. After the dedication, a rush of children surged forth to play on the new playground. Volunteer co-coordinator Edie Kellenwigg said the construction had about 2.000 sign­ ins for volunteers, with many coming more than once. She said on the best days, over 400 would come out, including 50 coming out to work on a rainy Thursday. Circle of Friends Vice-President and public relations coordinator Sandy Ponsetto said the Final tally of donations is being completed with a couple thousand dollars coming in during the actual construction. Before construct Ior began, donations stood ai about $82,000. "so we're pretty close, bur we might be a little down." she said. Ponseno said the rain Thursday cul down on the volunleer numbers, but a core of vol­ unteers did come out despile the rain. She said volunteer crews would typically increase in the evening as people got off work, with many repeal volunteers she attributed lo a sense of community drawing them back lo the construction site. Ponseno said it was safe lo say 200 chil­ dren were anxiously wailing for the play­ ground to open Sunday. "You could jusl see the excitement and anlicipation on their faces as they were waiting for it to open." she said. "You could barely walk through the playground, there were so many little bodies." Ponsetlo concluded by describing the effort as. "Probably the most exciting and exhilarating thing I've ever taken pan in." Hastings' director of the Department of Public Services Jeff Mansfield (left) and Mayor Frank Campbel sawed oft hand rails Saturday. - .r. . .V* ’s -V• .4 ** One of ttie last pieces to Tangle Town" is lowered into place. Richard Deming (left) and Richard Cotant worked on putting together one of Tangle Town's* beehives Saturday. Bryan Alenfing cuts poets to attach handrail to. Dan Vrooman presented a $300 check from the United Steelworkers to Circle of Friends president JiH Zwiemikowski for the "Tangle Town" project. Saturday was a day of feverish activity as volunteers finished oft the frame to "Tangle Town" playground buildings Members ol Barry County's United Steelworkers, UnMed Auto Workers, UnMed Grain Miters and American Federation ol Stale, County and Municipal Employees labor unions donated their time Saturday to completion of the "Tangle Town* project. Volunteers included (front row. from left) Don Endsley, Lyle Burch, Cam Bocteo, Bobbi Boster, Heather Northrup, Colleen Shellenbarger. Amy Easey, Dan Vrooman, Josh Johnson, (second row) Brad McPhail, Dale Boulter Jr., Chad While. Peggy Bawerman, Jake Friddle, Dei Craven, Rosie Mitknas, Ruth Burch, Diana Deal, Linda Vrooman, Brenda Burleson, Deb Johnson, (third row) Stacy Brown, Annette Fish, Sue Arens, Karen Wolfe, Marvin Mason, Sue Browne, Tina Thompson, Janet Marble, Cathy Shellenbarger, (back row) Terry Newton, Steve Wickham, Terry Keech, Hank Yarbrough, Rob Miller and Mike Shellenbarger. Other labor union members not pictured were Dale Boulter Sr., Kevin Potter, Dana Rousch, Karen Miller, Vem Allerding, Wally Barbee, Bryan Allerding, Annetta Roemer, Lorie Vanlewen and Dave Bassett. Children gather around the bee hive dunng ceremonies. Dan Decker (foreground) and Greg Czinder worked on putting up a climbing web Saturday. Ken Miller (left) and Bob Brook help out in completing a "Tangle Town" rocket. This nifty swing goes back and fourth with the help of a pulley and a chain. Peak-A-Boo. Smiling faces look out of the bee hive at Sunday's special event. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 5, 1997 L€TT€RS from our readers... Wal-Mart brings us an illusion To the editor: A recent letter io the editor from Michael Mills, captioned "Wal-Mart brings job op­ portunities.'' slated that "Wal-Mart would allow the chance for people in this county to become productive citizens.” A further state­ ment was made that people in this town do shop al Wal-Mart and that this is money not spent in our community. In response to Michael Mills, who feels that Wal-Mart is an opportunity for greater employment in this area. I would like lo quote from a letter to the editor for Atlantic Monthly magazine. The assumption is that the informa­ tion is correct and current, if not, the Wal­ Mart Corporation is certainly capable of sub­ mitting infor mat ion on their current employ­ ment policy Nearly 70 perceni of Wal-Mart employ res are part-timers, which means they are denied benefits such as health insurance, pensions, life insurance, holiday pay. vacation pay and sick leave. On average, an employee’s benefas amount to about 40 percent of his in­ come. Wal-Mart, along with many other retailers, has found a way to save that 40 per­ cent of its cost of doing business. Politicians wonder why so many Americans are without health insurance. Wal-Mart can tell them why. Wal-Mart considers foil time to be 28 hours a week. How many Americans can live on 28 hours a week at Wal-Mart’s rate of pay? This is another manipulation of the system. Wal-Mart always has an abundance of help ready for peak selling seasons — an extra 12 hours per employee — without ever having to pay a dime in overtime wages.” Regarding Mr. Mills* suggestion that keep­ ing the people who shop at Wal-Mart in Barry County is good for our community and our county, get real! Any money you spend at Wal-Mart is electronically transferred directly lo Bentonville. Ark., each day. The idea is io milk a local area for all its worth and im­ mediately tend the money lo Wal-Mart cor­ pora headquarters while giving the illusion they’re the best thing that ever came on the local acene. The myth that a Wal-Mart helps you or your community economically or provides hun­ dreds of jobs is something the good Democrats on the Rutland Charter Township Board never once thought about, even though they are the party that supposedly has con­ cerns for people and jobs, jobs, jobs! So much for another illusion. Sincerely. Joan Slocum Baines Rite Aid out of place at City Hall site To the editor: Since reading about the possibility of a Rite Aid store on the courthouse square, 1 have at­ tempted to envision it when 1 drive through town. What I imagine. I don’t like. A store of this type seems to be totally out of place when one considers the importance the people of Barry County and the City of Hastings place on the courthouse square. The people voted a millage to restore the cour­ thouse out of pride in the past. The new look Better playground, better communiuty To the editor We and our children are grateful to the “Circle of Friends" and all of the volunteers who helped in building “Tangle Town." They not only built a better playground, they built a better community! Kathy and Nick Carter Tammy and John Nemetz 'Tangle Town’ transforms dream To the editor: Congratulations to the Tangle Town" co­ ordinators and everyone involved in trans­ forming an unbelievable dream into a reality. As a senior citizen. 1 realize we need not be anxious about the future of our commu­ nity. The matter is in good hands! I'm extremely proud to live in Hastings! Hazel Brown Hastings Veterans book seeks material To rbe editor: I write this letter to the many veteran, of World War 11 and other wan who have yet to gu then picture, and military hiarory into Mike Hook and the Barry County Hiuorical Society. They are not going to keep the enrollment open much kmper. They really ihould submit any information they may have and go down in hiarory like they nchly deaerve. They ahould take the time lo call or write Mike ao he can find apace in the won to be pubiiahed book of World War II It would be nice to hand it down to the next generatsou. Earl B. Eggleston Lakeland. FU. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interest* of Barry County Since 1856 Puttahed by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Oviwn of J-Ad Graphcs Inc. 1852 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 48058-0602 (616) 845-9554 John Jacobs Pf osadent Joyco Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacobo Vico PreKdent Stepben Jacobo Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Mxmg (EMor) Elaine G«Wrt /Assistant Editor) Barbara Gall Jason Carr Ondy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habei Kathryn Seetye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CiassAod ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8 a m to 5 X pm. Set unlay 8 X a m - Noon Scon Ommen Cindy O NeA Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year m adjonng counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO BoxB Hastrgs. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hasteigs. Ml 49058 created by the DDA compliments the history of the city, and in particular, the courthouse square. The courthouse and surroundings provide a unique and picturesque setting in which the business of the people of Barry County gets accomplished. The courthouse is surrounded by professional offices and small businesses that reduce the traffic on the square and pro­ vide an island of peace and beauty within which the people can relax and interact. Were the county to purchase City Hall, the atmoshere around the courthouse would be maintained and the square preserved for the future. I have trouble understanding the in­ tergovernmental struggles going on recently. Can’t the city and county agree to some finan­ cing arrangrrnrat that will allow City Hall to be used for county government? If the county hasn’t got all the money now. will the city allow them purchase the property over time? I hope others will speak out as well. Remember. “Silence of Acceptance.." Don Drummond Freeport Keep the community’s 'Tangle Town’ spirit alive To the editor: Last weekend Hastings demonstrated the fantastic community spirit that has helped make it one of the Top 100 Small Towns in America." More than 2,000 volunteers came out to Bob King Park and helped build Tangle Town in just five days! The dedicated people who returned day after day. even working through the wind and rain, are responsible for building a play­ ground that Hastings can be proud of. Be­ cause of their enthusiasm and hard work, we were able to add a lol of exciting details like a dinosaur ride, tree house and bee hive; things that would have been cut from the plans if the project fell behind. The excitement and enthusiasm of the volunteers was contagious. We had a lot of people who said they only signed up for one shift early in the week, but once they got started, they kept coming back This is so exciting, it just keeps drawing me back." was a common refrain throughout the week. We set cut to build a playground, but 1 think that everyone who worked during con­ struction feels that we have built so much more. For five days, our community rallied together and poured its heart and soul into building this playground. Differences were pul aside, neighbors helped neighbors and friendships were forged as we all worked to­ ward a common goal. The people who helped build Tangle Town speak of it with a sense of pride and owner­ ship and it is my wish that we can pass on that feeling to the entire community. Tuesday evening, just 48 hours after Tan­ gle Town opened, three teen-agers jumped up and down on the tire swing until it broke. A bunch of disappointed children went home and told their parents what had happened. Fortunately, some of the parents who had helped build Tangle Town happened by a lit­ tle while later and were able to fix it There also have been reports of older kids roller blading down handicapped accessible ramps, crowded with young children, and jumping from the towers and catwalks. I hope that all parents who bring their 111 rite Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing tor style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there Is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month, • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. children lo Tangle Town will do their best to help us maintain it as a safe place for all children lo play. Togcihcr. we have built a playground and community. Let's keep that spirit alive! Jill Zwiemikowski. president and general coordinator, and Circle of Friends members relationship with God In February of this year, 1 resumed reading a book I had read in graduate school. The book, “The Spirit of the Disciplines” by Dallas Willard, had been required for a class titled “Spiritual Formation.” In February 1 found myself wanting to im­ prove the quality of my personal spiritual walk. Willard’s book had been a favorite of mine while I was in school, and 1 was eager to read it again. Willard argues that the practice of spiritual disciplines is necessary for Christians to ef­ fectively and fully mature in their faith. But what are the spiritual disciplines? Why aren’t the spiritual disciplines so important for faith, development? Willard describes the spiritual disciplines as a means of positioning ourselves to be used by God. Prayer, fasting, service, silence, solitude, stewardship and worship are disciplines (this listing is not exhaustive) which are mentioned in the Bible. Engaging in a spiritual discipline will not of its own accord improve one’s spiritual life. Practice of the spiritual disciplines does position the believer to be used by God. and to grow tn God’s purpose. The spiritual disciplines are important because they provide an “exercise program" for spiritual development of individuals «r groups of believers. While frequently practic­ ed by individuals, the impact of practicing dje spiritual disciplines extends to the coAmunities of those who practice the disciplines. As schedules become increasingly busy, quiet time becomes more elusive. Perhaps our sense of spiritual growth and effectiveness is also diminished. The spiritual disciplines are an effective way to grow closer to God. Prac­ tice of all the disciplines is not a requirement. Thankfully, books by Dallas Willard. Richard Foster (“Celebration of Discipline") and Donald Whitman (“Spiritual Discipimes for the Christian of Life”) provide dear in­ struction on the value and practice of the spiritual disciplines. If you have been searching for a way to grow spiritually, or if you are looking for per­ sonal or group instructional materials, I en­ courage you to consider reaching (and then putting to practice) about the spiritual Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Buildingv Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Bany County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5, 1997 — Page 5 LETTERS, continued... ‘Tangle Town' is community spirit To tbe editor: Tangle Town is a genuine example of community spirit. Congratulations to the Circle of Friends and the hundreds of people and businesses who gave time and materials. To see it all come together was extremely gratifying. Our appreciation goes to everyone in­ volved. Dave and Jane Arnold, p. Hastings i 'Tangle Town' a ; joyous project ■ Tathtedtar: We have never felt a stronger sense of comtauaaty pride than what we experienced at • T«*teTown this past week To witness volunteers of all ages working together toward a common goal was indescribable. Our town of Hastings truly is one of the top 100 small towns in America, now more than ever, and we feel fortunate to be a part of it. Thanks to Jill Zwiemikowski and her com­ mittee for their dedication and countless hours of work on this project. Sincerely, Tim and Cathy Newstcd Hastings Keep us free of helmet law Te the editor: I would like to comment about your “Public Opinion" question that appeared in the May 22 edition of the Hastings Banner. The question was “What about the bike hetanet law? Some lawmakers are experimen­ ting with a proposal to make bicycle and motorcycle helmets mandatory for bikers. How would you feel about a law that requires us to wear helmets on bikes?" My comment is that bicycles and motor­ cycles are two very different vehicles that are capable of very different speeds. A helmet may do some good to protect a bicyclist traveliag at 5 io 10 m.p.h., but does very little to protect a motorcyclist traveling at 70 . ■.p.b. I dunk that as adults, we should have the freedom to choose to wear or not to wear a r -hetanet whether we are riding a bicycle, ; motorcycle or any other activity. We don't • need the government telling us what lo wear j I dunk a better approach is to educate peoPte-d let them make up their own minds. Please, let's keep America free, freedom to make our own decisions on matters that don't infringe on others* rights. Michael Olinger Yankee Springs Township Imagine a miracle coming true To the editor: Imagine that you threw something very valuable away. Imagine two days tramping through the landfill with friends and people • you don’t even know to try to uncover it ; Imagine your stomach in knots, the tears, ! the depression and the anxiety this could • cause. Imagine after nine hours of hope, an­ ! ticipation and turning over 600 tons of j j ; J \ ! ’ garbage that you finally have to just give up locking for the proverbial 'needle in a haystack" and chalk it all up to a very expensive lesson, and try to get on with your life. Now imagine that after you leave the land­ fill one of those people you don't even know • finds it. someone who easily could keep it ; and you would never know the difference. : Here's the bes' part... Imagine the phone : rings and you art told that your very valuI able item had been found, that the person • who found it was honest and turned it in. In disbelief, your tears of happiness and ! thankfulness begin lo flow. ; Now stop imagining... this is a true story, I courtesy of Hastings Sanitary Service and all ‘ those people I didn't know until now, all my TANGLE TOWN: Congratulations on a job well done To the editor: We are grateful for all the volunteers who constributed to the construction of Tangle Town. My I l-year-old son Greg, summed up the construction appraporiately: This is so awesome that the community came together to make this for us." Yes indeed, it was an enormous commu­ nity effort, as well as a positive role-model­ ing endeavor exhibited to our children. The volunteers of Tangle Town have de­ fined for our children the concept of "com­ munity cohesiveness." Kathy Labioda and sons Joseph and Greg. Hastings Best Wishes To... [Teague OTHara Hastings Class of 97 friends and family who tramped through the garbage with me. The special one was Tom. • Do I believe in miracles? Absolutely! Debbie Dorcy, Hastings Congratulations fo~ f from Worker was worth i 2 minutes' respect . To the editor: Have you ever made a friend with someone I you work with? If that person slopped worki ng with you. then would you stop being that ‘ person's friend. Apparently, some of the decision makers where I work, believe that is the correct atticude to have. There are two companies in one large building where I work, some deci­ sion makers have failed to notice that most employees have become good friends, regardless of which company we work for. They must have failed to notice that we contmue being friends after a co-worker leaves the company — or this life, for that matter Though our close friend stopped working with us a short time ago. some decision makers, did not feel that it was necessary for both companies to announce a moment of silence. These decision makers need to show respect for their workers. A lot of the employees are gneving the loss of a fellow co­ worker and want to observe a moment of silence. But more importantly, what about the guy who worked with all of us for the last three years'* Where is the respect for him’’ Are two minum of respect too much? In memory of Marc McClendon. Amy Haight Hastings Planning a Summer Garage Sale? Give is a “Double-Whammy"...and advertise it in the Reminder on Tuesday, and in the Banner on Thursday. 'Tangle Town' is 'awesome' iff Gary & Carla Rizor Emotions ran high Sunday evening at Bob King Park during the opening of the Tangle Town playground superstructure, the most ambitious all-volunteer project in Hastings' history. At left, Cathy Newsted and Kim Domke sing a special song they cooked up for the occasion. At right, Circle of Friends President Jill Zwiemikowski and public relations director Sandy Ponsetto give each other a congratulatory hug after all that hard work and lots to show for it. More than 2,000 people were able to lend a hand or offer support to make it happen. The project cost nearly $100,000, but not a cent was paid by anyone who didn't want to help. J-Ad Graphics would like to add its congratulations to the Circle of Friends and their friends, who indeed brought a community together for its future — its children. SCOOP SWTS to &AU erf) the &hca fjraSnnti>ig virtues anti Special ^fyontjealulntions. to: J-Ad Graphics 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 945-9554 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 5. 1997 Radio frequency surgery is focus Dr. Michael Hohr, ophthalmologist, will give a presentation on radio frequency surgery from 7 lo 8:30 p.m. Thursday. June 12. in the Conference Center al Pennock Hospital. Dr. Flohr will discuss how radio frequency surgery is used to remove lesions, moles, warts and skin tags of the eyelids and face. This new technology also can treat spider and varicose veins without painful and ex­ pensive vein stripping. Benefits include less cost than laser surgery, no stitches, it's an m-officc procedure, minimal scarring and it cauterizes as it removes. The presentation will be free of charge. Refreshmenu will be served. For more information or to register, call 948-3125. Leila E. Arentz SPRING HILL, FLORIDA - Leila E. (Davis) (Main) Arentz, age 69, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 26. 1997. She was a native of Hastings, born Septem­ ber 2,1927, the only daughter of seven children born to Edward S. and Laura E. Davis. She moved lo Florida in 1969. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl Wm. Main; three brothers, Ralph, William and Edward Jr.; her mother, Laars E Dans and her father, Edward S Davis; grandson, Daniel Carl and second husband. William A. Arentz. Mrs. Arentz is survived by four daughters, Connie Morabito and Renea Bliss of Spring Hill, Florida, Bonnie Comp of Hastings and Fennie Bennett of Hobbs, New Mexico; seven­ teen grandchildren; thirty-four great grandchil­ dren; numerous step grand and great grandchil­ dren and three brothers, Ray and Lynn Davis of Hastings and Robert Davis of Owosso. Graveside services for the Michigan family and friends will be announced at a laser date. Memorial services will be held Thursday evening. 7:00 p.m. on June 5,1997 at the VFW Post 18681 of Shady Hills, Florida. {UoqE.tfz£Z... at the Church of Yfiur Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES foe Area Hastings Churches PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945 3195 Worship, praising­ fellowship Sunday. 10 a m and 6 pm Wednesday 7 p.m Aho Rainbow Learning Cemer. child care. 6 a m to 6 p.m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hauings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor­ ship II a m . Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday: Bible Stud) 7 pm Norman Herron. Minuter Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on V >Jem in the home Free Bible Correvpundence Course HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2867 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship II a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bibk Study 7 p.m. If iMercsaed in I free Home Bible Study, please call for more details. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer Sime Rd and Bolt wood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybsii. Senior Paaior, Rev. Donald Brail. Associate Pastor. Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teens. 6:00 p.m. Evening Cetebraoon for Adults "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wadarsdav - 9.00 a m. Senior Adult Bibk Study. 10:00 a m Youth Adult Bi­ bk Study. 6:30 p.m. Kid’s Quin ing. 7 00 p m. Bibk Saidy and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 31B5 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl l.ikhfkld Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-9974. Wor­ ship Services Sunday. 9 00 a.m.. Re* Ken Vaught; 11 00 a.m . Rev Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m. for all ages 4 H. Mondays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 540p.m. Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m., freewill offering. We welcome you to our church family wnh the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of penpk who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. I mik cast at Hwangs Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Server* 9:45 a m - Bibk Claaaaa - for all ages. 10 40 a m - Monung Wordup Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ bk Srady - Shrniag Your Faith; 5 30 p.m. Youth meeting with -Youth With a Message *. 945-9224 . 6:30 p m. - BMe stody for an ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charks Ftacher. Paetor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Tuariay Masses 8 00 a.m and 1140 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 440-4:30 p.m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Raud . Puator Ben Her­ ring. wheelchair acceaaMe and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Larry Hubtey. Pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hours WedTThun. 9 a.m. to 12 noon Ketfty Cotant. choir director Sun day morning 9:30 a m. Sunda> School; 10:45 a m. Monung Wor ship; 6.-00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Warrior (grades K-6A). Youth Fellowship i:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (grades 7W-I2W). Thursday 7.40 p.m Frayer Meeting QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-7S (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gait Johaina. Vicar. Pbom 623-2090 (Dalton) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends Sunfey Moraiag Maas 10:00 a m — 1921 Book of Common Prayer. FIRST BAFT1ST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodtewa, Heatings. Kevin Sborkey; Aaron Welch. Minister of Mucic. Monung Worship 9:49 and 11:00 am.; Sunday School 9:45 and 1140 a.m. for children and adults. Family Hour640 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday: First Mon­ day of fee MoaW Mom’s Tune Out. Wednesday Sr H«h Youth. Jr. High You*, aad Awaaa at 6:30 p.m. Bibk Sandy and Prayer 740 p.m. Ttausdoy. Faithful Men. FattrfW Women. Bibk Study. Wow’s Bibk Saidy Call church office for more information yap ffMM HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Weal State Road. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 1 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 1040 a.m., Wor­ ship 1140a.m.; Evening Service at 6.-00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer BMe 740 p.m. CHUBCH OF THE NAZARXNE, 1716 North Brand­ way RandeU liartama. Paator. Snadoy Service. 9:45 a. m. Sunday School Hour; 1140 a.m. Monung WonMp Service; 640 p.m. Even hm Service; Wednendey: 740 p.m. Strvkaa far Aduito. Teana and (THlteua ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEF DENT ANG L1C AN CHURCH, luma* at 502 E. Bond St. (Hsrtsgt Church of Ood buMu*). 9 i m Holy Communion I u and 3rd Sundaya. Morning Prayer 2nd ■nd 4d> Sunday*. 1921 prayer book aaad at ail aervices. For more infernation call 941-9327 or Rev David T. Hustwtck. vicar at 941-2101. St. Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH 2750 Wall Lake Rd kffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church jffice phone 941-2549. Sunday wontep 940 in and 10:45 a.m. nmday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer rad share time 9:30 a m WidMida:. r-tniag service 6:30 t.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery avtelabk for ail services. Bring the whok family PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. 616) 751-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a m . Sunday School 1140 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 640p.m. Wednesday. BMe Study. 740 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St.. Michael Aatoa. pMtor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Jane 8 —140 A 1040 Holy Com■uaion. Thursday. June 5 — 6:30 Softball; 8.40 AA Sansrdoy. June 7 - 140 NA. Tuesday. JunelO6JO Softball; 740 Stephen Hpport Saperv. Wedneaday. June II 740 Evangelism Coanm. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green aau Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pastor. Craig Stopert. Organist aad Director of Mnaic Md ChristiM Edacatioe. Omrch phone (616) 945-9574 Bar­ rier free bniidiag with elevator to aO Boors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 si IO:»a.m. SUNDAY SCHEDULE Grrnhime NASHVILLE AREA. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Mapk VaBcy High School. Pastor Doe Roacoe. (517) 152-9228. Morning Cekbrauon 10 *-■ FcUowahip Tuns Before the Service Nursery, chldtta'i muustry, youth gra*. adult saaaU group ministry, teaderMptrasmag ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charite Racher. Ptotor. A nuaairwi of St. Roue Cadtoik Church. Hastings. Sunday Mam 9:30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MA1NSTKEET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC. WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FD.I C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions’ - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan LARGO, FLORIDA - Ruben “Mu" Martin, age 69, passed away suddenly, May 7,1997 in Largo, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Bernita; a daught­ er, Judy K. Martin of Hastings; one brother, Nelson (Mary Jeanette) Martin of Middleville; one sister, Betty (Otis) Lawrence of Adrian; one step-son, Kevin (Debbie) Obrien; step granddaughter, Shannon; many brothers-in­ law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Memorial aervices will be held at 11:00 ajn. on Saturday, June 7, 1997 at South United Methodist Church, 4500 S. Division. The Reverend Tom Pier-Fitzgerald officiating. Cremation has taken place at his request Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. | (Jim) Blochowiak LAKE ODESSA - Eugene (Jim) Bloch > wiak, 72, of Lake Odessa passed away Sunday, June 1,1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on February 17,1925 in Lowell the son of Peter and Lola (McCall) Blochowiak. He attended Ionia High School. He married Achsah Haas on July 28,1945 in Lake Odessa. Mr. Blochowiak worked at the Lake Odessa Canning Company, the Lake Odessa Machine Products and at General Moton Oldsmobile in Lansing, retiring in 1975. He was preceded in dead; by his parents and three sisters. Mr. Blochowiak is survived by his wife, Achsah; one daughter, Judy (Marvin) Mo^an of Hastings; two grandchildren. CWatina (Randy) Schafer of Muskegon and Angela Morgan of Nashville; three great grandchil­ dren; two fetter children, William (Linda) Allen of Hastings and Pauline (Phil) Vreman of Lake Odessa; four foster grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Wilda Haas of Lake Odessa and Eva (Carl) Lewis of Woodland; and nieces and "^Sineral aervices were held Wedneaday, June 4 «the Koops Funeral Chgpel, Lake Odessa. Burial took place at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the VT.W. Ladies Auxiliary 4461 or the Lakew­ ood Community Ambulance Howard A. Wilson HASTINGS - Howard A. Wilson, age 82, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, May 29, 1997 at the home of his daughter in Middleville. Mr. Wilson was born December 1,1914 in Falmouth, the son of Frank and Margaret (Rayment) Wilson. He was railed in several Michigan communities where he attended schools. He was married to Ethel M. Kidder on April 24,1935. He moved to the Freeport area in the 1920’s and to Hastings in 1942. Mr. Wilson was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings over 30 years, retiring in 1972. He had previously worked for Eaton’s in Battle Creek and worked in farming. He was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge 1628 for 50 years and was a pest governor of the lodge. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel M. (Kidder) Wilson on March 13, 1994; his parents; a brother, Homer Wilson and a sister, Florence Hummell. He is survived by two daughters, Marguerite (Sager) Miller of Hastings and Betty Jean (Gary) Hill of Middleville; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Burial will take place at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. VERMONTVILLE - Margaret L. Graham, age 94, of Vermontville, passed away Wednes­ day, May 28, 1997 at the Eaton County Medi­ cal Care Facility in Charlotte. Private services were held Friday, May 30, 1997 at the Irving Township Cemetery in Barry County. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Bernice M. Dahm NASHVILLE - Bernice M. Dahm, a«e 91, of Nashville, passed away Monday, June 2,1997 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Dahm was born on January 10,1906 in Assyria Township of Barry County, the daughter of Earl and Erma (Neal) Olmstead. She graduated from Nashville High School in 1923 and received her Teaching Degree from Western Michigan University in 1925. She taught school in Freeport in 1926 and 1927. She married Otto Duhm in Elkhart, Indiana on January 15, 1927. Mrs. Dahm enjoyed reading, puzzles, travel­ ing and square dancing. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the Maple Leaf Grange and the Nashville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Dahm is survived by her husband, Otto; one son, Robert (Betty) Dahm of Battle Creek; two daughters, Bonnie Jean (Geae) Wyant of Pavillion, Wyoming and Sharon Joan Brady of Nashville; tight grandchildren; eleven peat grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one brother, Genld Otamead of Samoa. Florida aad a airier, Geraldine Jotmaon of Naabrille Funenl aervxxj will be held 1:00 p.m. Thunday, June 5, 1997 al Maple Valley ChapelXjenlher Fuaera) Hooib with Reveread James L Hynes officisiing. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville United Methodic Church or Putnam Library. EAvm “Lee” Herbert DELTON-Edwin “Lee" Herhett, ate 76, tf Delton, passed sway Wednesday, May 21, 1997 after a brief illness. Mr. Herbert was bom May 10,19211a Kalamaaoo, the son atMarshall and L' Jean Herbert. He traduated from Delton Kellogg High School. He went to trade school to bacme a Tool* Die Maker at U.S. Register for 27 years. He manied Dorothy (Wibalda) Hertnt oo May M, IMS ■ CUI Lake. He retiiad IR HM «er 10 years ttIMta Kellogg Schools. MrTHerbert served in lhe Army Aircorp in the South Pacific during WW11. He enjoyed gardening. He waa a member of the Hickory Comers Masonic Lodge 345 F * AM. Hickoy Comms American Legion 1414 and Faith United Methodist Church, Ddton. Mr. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents in 1985. He is survived by bis wife, Dorothy; three daughters, Sandy * James Hetricks of Rich­ mond, Virginia. Sharon Herbert of Deltoo and Sylvia * Doug Goebel of Delton; one son, Brian * Carta Herbert of Galestnug; five grandchildren, Brandon, Lindsay, Drew, Dylan and Nicholas; two brothers. Dart Herbert of Delton and Muri Herbert of Estero, Florida and one sister, Shirley Alling of Kalamawo. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 31,1997. Pastor Elmer Faust and Masonic Lodge 345 F * AM. Burial took place at East Hickory Comen with full military boon by Hickory Corners American Legion Post M4. Memorial cotuributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Mildred B. Hitt 1240 ’’Moats and Fsaatirs." I_________ Margaret L. Graham Rt i>jn **Max” Martin I the Freedom FIBST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 231 S. Broadway. Haniags. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-5463. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. SaDy C. Keller. Director of Noah’s Art Pre-School Becky Oexler, Progran/Youth Director Thurs­ day. Auk 5 - 1040 a.m Une Dmciag - Hall; 340^40 p.m. Photos for Picture Directory - Du»iag Room; 6:30 p.m. 1st Presbyterian vs Haatmgs Baf*m at Cheney Field; 740 p.m. ’’Joseph" rehearsal - (Brothers only stay from 84(3940.) Friday. Jane 6 - Con­ gratulations to our graduating Sensors: Sarah Keller. Peter Lewis. Rebecca Mepham. Sarah Mcpham. Ryan Sdmackenberg. Jodi Songer md Soassty Wolfe* 3:00-940 Photos for Picture Directory - Dmi^ Room Saturday. June 7 1040-540 Photos for Picture Directory Doing Room Sunday. June 8 - 1:45 a m. Chancel Choir rehearsal. 9 30 and 1140 a m Sun day morning Worship Services The 9:30 Service is brondcasl over WBCH AM A FM Nursery is provided during both Services 9:50 a.m. Surtay Church School for all ages 10:30 a.m. "Senior Tea” in the Hall; 5:30 p m. Youth Fellowship end of the year pumK at Tyden Park Monday. June 9 7:30 p m Seswoo meeting - Dating Room Tuesday. June 10 — 640 p m Eiken Circk pseme at Bar­ bara. 7 30 p m. Deacons meeting Dining Room Wednesday. June 11 - ? 00 p m Congregational meeting - Sanctuary John W. Kasintky | HASTINGS - John W. Kasinsky, age 68, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, June 3,1997 at Physician's Center in Hastings. Mr. Kasinsky was born March 13, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Peter and Pearl (Weber) Kasinsky. He was raised in the Philadelphia area and attended schools there. He served two tours of duty in the United States Army during WWD and the Korean Conflict, receiving numerous awards including three bronze stars. Mr. Kasinsky was married to Joan R. Smith on October 17, 1947 at The First United Methodist Church in Hastings. He has lived in Hastings since 1947. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 30 years and D A S Machinery Company in Hastings for 10 years, before his retirement. Mr. Kasinsky was a member of Loyal Order of Moose #628 of Hastings for 45 yean, he received the Moose High Honor of the Pilgrim Degree, he was also a member of The Ameri­ can Legion. In his earlier yean he played semipro football in Philadelphia, former boy scout leader, avid bowler, golfer and fisherman. He was active in young people’s bowling for many years serving as first president of the American Junior Bowling Congress in Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Joan; one son, Michael (Janine) Kasinski of Hastings and a granddaughter, Kristen Kasinski of Hastings. Visitation will take place on Thursday, June 5,1997 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 1997 at the funeral home with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will take place at Fl Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. HASTINGS - Mildred B. Hill, age 88, at Hastings, formerty of Nashville, pmoed away Moodsy, June 2, 1997 at Battle Creek Health System. Mrs. Hill was born February 7, 1909 in Assyria Township in Barry County, the daughter of John and Eltie (Checaemin) Mill­ er. She attended Ellis Country School. She mimed Fred Hill in 1936. Mrs. Hill worked at Sunset Acres and Tungates Foster Care Home in the nursing care field and worked as a home health care aid for many years. She abo farmed with her husband on Cloverdale Rd. in Maple Grove Township for many years. She was a member of the former South Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Fann Bureau. Mrs. Hill was an excellent seamstress who designed and made cloches for everyone, she liked people and enjoyed dancing at the Maple Leaf Grange and travelling all over North America. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred on December 11,1961; an infant daught­ er, Beverly Elaine Hill; two step aoos, Jake Hill and Mike Hill; two brothers, Burrti Miller and Lyle Miller and one sister, Quma Smith. Mn Hill is survived by two diughtera, Joan 1. Smith of Bellevue and Dallas J. Green of Elkhart, Indiana; one son, Gary A Hill of Middleville; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; one brother, Maurice Miller of Battle Creek and a sister, Sylvia Beach of Battie Creek. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 1997 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville with Reverend Don Roscoe officiating. Bunal will take place al Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Foundation, Hospice or Arthritis Foundation. Cedilia McChsre LAKE ODESSA - Cecilia McClure, age 88, of Like Odeai. puwd awiy Thundky, May 27, 1997 at the Tendercare Nurring Home in Haninga. Ma. McClure waa born Auguat 17, 1901 in Bay Qty. the daughter of Henry and Leah (Turcot:) McClure. She graduated from St Michaela High School in Flint and from Sl Joaeph Hoapital School of Nuning in Ann Arbor as a Registered Nune. After graduating from Nuraing School rim worked at St Joaeph Hospital in Am Attar, then for Ford Motor Company for 20 yean aa an Induarial Nune. She then waked at Sl Joaeph Hospital anil rearing in 1971. She lived in Ann Attar all ter adult life, moving to Lake Odessa in 1996. Mi . McClure was a member of the Michigan Nunes Association SL Frances Ater Sodety la Ami Arbor and SL Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Funenl mass was celebrated on Friday, May 30, 1997 at Sl Edwards Catholic Church. Fatter Ctertea Hacter dfidated. laaraat took place at New Calvary Cemetery in Flim. The Rosary was redted on Tbunday. May 29,1997 at the Knops Funeral Ctepd in Lake Odessa. BeUe Hathaway HASTINGS - Belle Hathaway, age 91, of IS?*J*1a. 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Hathaway was tan May 1ft 19061a Detroo, the daughter of Ctertea aad Bmau (Mrttaiai) Wriggleswath. Site was raised la the Battle Creek am aad aoeaded actaatto there. She wu married to Richwd Hathaway oa May 21,1949 and had lived ether preaeat farm home on South Wall Ltee Road aiace 1949 Mrs Hathaway was employed at Haatiagi Manufacturing Company fcr about 25 yean before her retirement Mn. Hathaway was proceded la deaahtete husband, Richard oa October 10, 1914; te P"?* • Lyle Hathaway; two brothers; one teter aad one peat graadddd. She is survived by « aa, Kewds McCabe of Haatiags; oae damlaer Friwl Schaoeck of Haadags; two step ilaaghten, Ruth Murray of Battle Crock aad IfeariPaniste Ohio. 31, 1997 at Rudaad Tt Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. VERMONTVILLE - June M. Pemter, 79, of Vermontville, fenced away Tteadayj June X 1997 at Tendercare of Heatinga. ! Mn. Pemter waa born on June IX 1917 Uj Freeport, the daughter of Antteay and Haaet (Hinckley) Noviakey. She gnrfrimerl front Freeport High School. ended in divorce. She waa matried lo Kcaacdg Mn. tatter worked in inga Manufacturing for 3 Mn. taster was preceded la death by a roal She is survived by ter hmtearl, Krmwh; oee son, Paul Kunde of lemiene; a peadaoe, Paul Robert Kunde; a nep son, Heary CrweU of Vermontville; two brothers, Nomaa Noviskey of Hasdap aad Boyd Nrwiskey of Lowell; one eisaer, Eleamr Gweea at Okeech­ obee, Florida aad several nieces aad aephews. Fhuteral services win be held at 3.-00 p.m. oa Ttenday, lime X 1997 at Maple Valley Ctepel-Geater Funeral Hone ia NatevUle with Chaplain Bobbie Weiler offidadag. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Mkmorial ermtrihytic* may be made lo the Vmnootville Girt Scouts, Troop *153. | ~ RMeD.Pi^r | BATTLE CREEK ■ Robie D Pufpsff, ap 90, of Battle Creek, formerly of Nashville, passed sway Moodmr, June 2,1997 at Heart­ land Care Center, Battle Creek. Mn. Pufpsff wee tan July 4,1906 ia Blue Lake, the daughter at John aad Code (Brooks) Davis, She attended Blue Lake School aad Whitehall High School in Muteagoa. She wu married So Adrian Pufpaff on September 28. 1928. Mn. Pufpsff worked oe the family farm until moving to Nashville and wu the cook fa WK. Kellogg School in Nashville for 12yeara. She moved to Battle Creek In 1990. She wu a member of the former Naabville Evanpliran Church, the Nashville Uniled Methodist Church and the Spriagview BMe Study. Mn. Pufpsff enjoyed croctetdng, knitdag, paimiag aad loved animals, especially ter dog -Charcoal" and ter two cats. She wu preceded in death by ter husband, Adrian on June L 1991; one son, Kenneth; oae daughter. Ruby Marie Pufpsff; eight brotten and one sister. Mn. Pufpsff is survived by two eats, Clifton Pufpsff of Hampstead. North Carolina aad Harold Pufpsff of Nashville; s sister, Viola Davis; seven grandchildren and eight great fraadchildm. Funeral services will be hdd tt 11XX) ia. oa Thursday, June 5, 1997 tt the Maple Valley Oupd-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery ia Nashville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5, 1997 — Page 7 The Hastings BANNER Social News Woodland News... Cordrays to observe golden anniversary William and Neva (Ball) Cordray will celebrate their 50th anniversary on June 8, 1997. An open house will be hosted in their honor on June 8, 1997; from 1-5 p.m. at the Maple Leaf Grange Hal). M-66, four mites south of Nashville, by their children Suzanne (Gene) Willison. Ruth Ann (Gene) Reid. Mark (Linda) Cordray, Mike (Penny) Cor­ dray. Don (Lori) Cordray. Please no gifts, your presence is the best gift of all. the daughter of Anne and Larry Hawthorne of Dowling and Charlotte and Howard Norton Jr. of Battle Creek Jeff is the son of Judy and Phil Myers of Hastings. The bridesmaids were Erika Hams. Jenny Myers, Nicole Bredaway and Hailey Norton. The groomsmen were Josh Smith. Trevor Gillespie. David Myers, Levi Norton. Master and mistress of ceremony were Terry and Dawn Cappon. Jessica is a 1992 graduate of Hastings and Jeffery is a 1994 graduate of Hastings High School. The couple took a hooeymoon in Las Vegas. They now reside in Ha.*mgs. by Catherine Lucas Woodland Postmistress Jerri Eliopoulos died Friday at her home in Lansing. The fu­ neral was held Monday afternoon at the Gorsline and Rudeiman Funeral Home in Lansing. She had been ill with breast cancer for many years. She is survived by her par­ ents and her 16-year-old daughter. Jennifer. Woodland postal clerk Mary Makley visited the family at the funeral home Sunday. Several Lakewood churches did a spectacu­ lar job on Crop Walk this year, and thanks to the efforts of Libby Kinsey and her dog, Maggie, Woodgrove Christian/Brethren parish collected more than $2,000. The funds raised are still being counted and turned in; so the Final winner has not been an­ nounced quite yet. However, if Woodgrove doesn’t win the traveling plaque, another church will have to turn in a lot of cash in the next few days. Lakewood Christian School will hold a ham/beef dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa this Friday. These monthly dinners are generous all-you-can-ea< affairs and worth attending. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Mis­ sionary Society will hold its June dinner Wednesday noon. June II, in the church basement Woodland Lions Club met at their den last Tuesday evening. There were 10 members present and guests Brenda Steele. Scon Hub­ ble and Laura Wempe Brenda Steele introduced henelf aa a candi­ date for the Lakewood School Board and gave a brief resume on hetself as well as why the is running. Following that Scat Hubble waa intro­ duced as the director of special education for the Ionia Intermediate School District. He showed a video of the program, taking place lo assist mentally and physically impaired students lo become all that they can be. They provide programs for 1,650-phu chil­ dren. Laura Wempa is the mother of one of the students there. She obviously is a strong supporter of the programs Spedal education programs were mtsrinrrl by the state and federal governments in 1971. At dnt tee. Micbagm funded 73 percent of the coal. Aa the law read "up to 75*." the ate ter rfetrnteiiil it could fund less aad prrwmty flute?*. Therefore, as with many mandated pro­ grams. funding then falls on local govern­ ments Hubble was boosting the upcoming ISD-wide millage request to maintain quality programs. Mrs. Wempa was on the video explaining what this had done for her son. They appar­ ently are doing some wonderful things. These programs enable children who used lo Levengoods to mark 50th anniversary Clark and Joyce (Wetzel) Levengood will be celebrating 50 years of marriage June 7. 1997. Their children and families invite you to an open house to be held in their honor Saturday, June 14. from 1-4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green. Hastings. . The couple has four children: Pamela (Robert) Bertebon, Battle Creek; Larry -(Gayle) Levengood, Chkrlevoix; Paul Levengood. Hastings; and Janet (Thomas) Milter. Kalamazoo. They also have 14 grand­ children and seven great grandchildren. ' Friends and relatives are invited to share their celebration at the open home or with cards and letters. Your friendship is the greatest gift they will ever receive. be institutionalized lo become self-nffidenl and productive members of their rnmnnni ties. Following the program, there was a brief Lee and Linda Riner will celebrate 40 yean, they were married oa June 8. They have four children Phil and Cindy of Freeport. Mike and Carol of New Mexico. Pam of Hastings, Greg and Brenda of Cham­ paign, DI. They have five grandchildren, Lauren, Beth, Amber, Ryan, Jordan. They have lived in the Hastings area for many years. business meeting. The schoianhipfladies night will be June 24. The Lions will do the dinner. The loca­ tion may be changed from the den. but members will be notified where. One new book arrived al the library last week. It is "Illusions" by that workhone an­ ther, Janet Dailey. She has written mon than 90 novels and each of them ia a satisfy­ ing read. 1 personally enjoyed this new one. Due lo my being down with pneumonia and a later relapse. Pat Michaud and Edna Wise were both in the library a day or two during May. Knights to celebrate golden anniversary A graduation open bouse was held for Drew Coppers at the family home Ssnrtey afternoon. Patrick Doyle was also honored by his family at their home on Vedder Rood Loren and Millie Knight’s children and grandchildren cordially invite you lo their 50th wedding anniversary open house Satur­ day, June 7, 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Byron Township Hall. 8085 Byron Center Ave.. Byron Cetner. If unable to attend, feel free to .end a note. Mom aad Dad would love hearing from you al 7902 Meaner Road. Freeport, Ml 49325 Saturday. June 14, will be the village at Woodland village-wide yard rale. Broadway and Main Street are usually quite interesting that day with sales in most yards and food available. Woodland United Methodist Church will have a food booth in the yard of Glendon and Betty Curtis on Broadway, ac­ cording to Gxten 1G Imer. Ritters to observe 40th anniversary Ferrises observing 25th anniversary Mr and Mn Larry Ferris of Dowling have been married 25 yean on June 3. 1997. Mr. Ferrit and the former Karen Petek were married al St. Phillip Catholic Church in Barrie Creek They have five children Amy. Joel. Rachel. Kevia, aad Dale. Larry aad Karen continue to farm on Wayne Ferrit and Sons dairy farm in Dowling 50th anniversary Buehlers celebrate 40th anniversary Milton and Joyce Buehler of Freeport celebrated 40 years together on June 1. 1997. They were married on June 1, 1957. The couple has four children. Barbara and her husband Ron of Lake Odessa; Milton and his wife Brenda of Hastings; Brace and his wife Jennifer of Freeport; Karen and her hus­ band Brian of Wayland. They have seven them on their 40th anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Emeu Newton of Plains ell win oetebrme their 50th wedding anniversary June 14. 1997. . Mr. Newton and the former lean Cooper wen married June 14. 1947 ■ the Augusta r—najly Church by Rev. Howard Lyman. The coapte has three sons. David and Sue Newton of Plainwell. Bruce of Orangeville awl Keanelh James deceased. They have three granddaughters and four great grandchildren Ernest Newton retired from Eaton's in Bat­ tle Creek. Mr. Newton built a log house, usiag the poptar logs on his property using Bdghun draft hones. They enjoyed being in parades with their ponses, draft horses and mules The Newton’s are lifetime members of the Allegan Draft Hone and Mute Club and the Brttte Creek Pony Club. Cards would be welcome. nA McMillens to mark golden anniversary Please help us celebrate Betty and LaRue McMillen’s 50th wedding anniversary at an open house on June 14. from 2-5 p.m. al the First Congregational Church. 767 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa. MI. Your presence is the only gift desired. Betty and LaRue will renew their wedding vows in the church sanctuary at 1:30 p.m. All are invited to attend. Vem Hammond marks 95 years Vern Hammond celebrated his 95th Birth­ day on June 3. 1997. Cards may be sent to 2641 W Dowling Rd.. Big Cedar Lake. Delton. Ml 49046 Campbell-Hood to be wed June 21 DeAnna Campbell of Hastings and Robert Hood of Baltimore, MD are pleased to an­ nounce their engagement. DeAnna operates the Royal Treatment Salon in Hastings. Robert is currently serving in the U.S. Navy in Great Lakes. IL. They will be united in marriage on June 21st al the Fish Hatchery Park. The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. All friends and family are invited to attend. Reception following at 3400 Hammond Rd. Dress is casual. Chermsuk-Adams engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Adanu of Lake Odessi are proud to announce the engagement of fair Km, Kurt Michael to Chantima Chermsuk of Dayton, Ohio. Chantima is the daughter of Prasit and Reab Chermsuk of Bangkok. Thailand The future bride is a graduate of Thammasat University, Thailand and received her masters degree in business from the Universi­ ty of Dayton. She is currently employed by Delphi Chassis. Kurt is a graduate of the University of Dayton with a degree in English No wedding date has been set. MoofnM Sot 84 Sun 105 $32.49 & up Upto$3off Regularly *3999& up all ot four favorite REDKEN REDKEN Perm Sale Professional Haircare Products �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: MOMTAAOK FOMKLOSUM SAL* M0WT0A0K FOMCLOftUME SAL* THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DMT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Will BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Defoult hot been mod* in the condition* of a mortgage. mod* by Randall D. Morfin, a tingle man to Mortgage America. Inc.. Mortgage*. dated January 10. 1997 and recorded on February S. 1997 in liber 664. on Page 941. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and wo* assigned by .aid mortgagee to CHARLES SHAFER, a* assignee by an assignment dated January 10. 1997 which wo* recorded on February 5. 1997. in liber 6B4. on Page 954. Barry County Record*, on which mortgage there it claimed to bo du* at th* dot* hereof th* sum of Eight Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-three and 97/100 dollar* (SB.433.97). in­ eluding interest at IS.00% per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of th* mortgaged premises, or same part of them, at public vendue, at th* Sorry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at 100 o'clock p.m.. on July 3. 1997. Said premise* or* situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS. Barry County. Michigan and ore described as: Beginning at th* Northwest comer of Lot 17 of Holiday Subdivision: a* located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 3 North. Rango 10 West, thence North 66 degree* 00 minute* East on the North lot lino 75.0 foot; thence South 0 degree* 15 minute* 51 second* West 143.60 foot to the South lol lino: thence Nonh 63 degree* 24 minute* West 75.0 feet to th* Southwest comer at sold lol. thence North 3 degrees 52 minute* West on th* West lot line 105.30 fool to the place of beginning. The redempiion period shall bo 6 monthf*) from the date of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 194BQ 600.3241a. In which case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dote of such sale. Doted Moy 22. 1997 CHARLES SHAFER FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (246) 642-4202 Trott t Trott. P.C. Attorney* for CHARLES SHAFER 301 SO Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 46025 File No 697042456 (6/19) THIS FIRM IS A DMT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DMT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default ha* been mode in the condition* of a mortgage made by Richard I. Hamilton Jr., unmarried man to AAA Mortgage and Financial Corporation. Mortgage*, dated July 24. 1996 and recorded on July 29. 1996 in Liber 667. on Page 677. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and wo* assisted by sold mortgage* to the COUN TRYWKJE .'*OME LOANS. INC., a* assignee by an ositgnawrit doled July 24 1996 winch wot racord od on December 30. 1996. in Libor Ml. on Pogo 939. Barry County Record*, on which mortgage there it claimed to be duo at the dote hereof me sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Four Hundred NinetyNine and 04/100 dollar* (BS6.499.04). including in­ terest at 9.50% per annum. Under the power of solo contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, as public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 rOO o'clock P.M.. on July 10. 1997. Sold promise* ar* situated in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan and ore describee* as: The South 4 Rod* of the North 1 /2 of Lot 5. Block 1 of the Village of Woodland, according to the __ 4 4 IM --- 4 revurueu r ■ -4morwuv. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sal*, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 19460. 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sale Dated: Moy 29. 1997 COUNTRYWIDE NOME LOANS. INC. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (24B) 642-4202 Trott I Trott. P.C. Attorney* for COUNTRYWIDE NOME LOANS. INC. 30130 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 40025 Rio 697053412 (6/26) SUBSCRIBE to The repr**entatties from C-TEC cable company. Motion to adopt Ordinance 652. Motion to renew franchise with C-TEC cable. Motion to adopt Resolution of Support the Heritage Rout*. Motion to oppoint a FOIA co-ordinator. Motion to go Into dosed session. Motion to adjourn at 7:23 p.m. Hastings BANNER and keep informed on news around the county! Mmjue cmStu ToamMw sraoMeemm MarM. iwr Robert M. Edwards (6/5) See For Yourself; Radio Frequency Surgery Michael Rohr. M.D.. board certified ophthalmologist, will give a presentation on radio frequency surgery from 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 12, in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital. Dr. Rohr will discuss how radio frequency surgery is used to remove lesions, moles, warts, and skin lags of the lids and face. This new technology can also treat spider and varicose veins without expensive and painful vein strip­ ping. Benefits include less cost than laser surgery; no stitches; in-office procedure; minimal scarring and it cauterizes as it removes. This is a free program, for further information or to register please call 948-3125. Refreshments will be served. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 100* W Own St •Hienp.M 4*054 HASTINGS LIONS CLUB. INC. 5tk annual “CHARITY GOLF FOR SIGHT” Friday, June 13, 1997 50% of Proceeds to Benefit Leader Dog of Proceeds to Benefit Locally 50% 4 Person Scramble - 11 am Shot Gun Start at River Bend Golf Course 1370 W. State Rd. - Hastings, Ml Cost:s 160 per team - indudes green fees. 2 golf carts, and lunch PRIZES FOR: (Individual sign-ups will be matched up .) Please contact left Van Aman (616) 944-2926 Mail to Hastings Lions Club Golf for Sight PO Box 183 Hastings. Ml 49058 Hide clothes Dear Ann Landers: 1 am a frustrated woman who is married to a cross-dresser. I have read your columns saying some wives and girlfriends enjoy their cross-dressing sweethearts and husbands and promote their "hobby." This certainly is not the case in our house. For the last several years, I suspected my husband was wearing my clothes. I have had to discard many items that were stretched out of shape or torn. When 1 couldn't find a bra or a Mouse, I knew that "Doc" had acquired it. Our home life is miserable. Don's mother still continues to manipulate him even after all these yean. He has never been able to stand up for himself, which infuriates me and has caused some hot arguments. Counselors have suggested 1 leave him or "take him as he is" because he will never change. We've been married for 25 yean, and 1 don't want a divorce, nor do I want to damage Don's im­ age. His friends and family members hold him in high regard, and the people he works with think he is wonderful. My woman friends are under the impres­ sion that we have the perfect marriage. 1 don't know what to do, Ann. Our family life is ter­ rible, and I cry a lot. Please help me. — Lone­ ly in the Metropole. Dear Metropole: There is no way 1 can help a woman who tells mr her home life is miaeraMe, she is frustrated and unhappy Mid cries a lot, but she does not want a divorce. You say counselors have suggested that you accept Don as he is or leave him, but you don’t want to do either one. It appear* to me that you are going to be miserable either way. Your best bet is to develop some outside in­ terests, stay in therapy, put a lock on your closet door and keep your underwear where Don can't find it. Left for kids Dear Aan Landers: For several months. I've been holding on io your column about "U.M. in Mesa," who left her children with their father when the marriage ended. She felt it would be better for the kids. 1 want to offer encouragement to "Mesa" and others like her. 1, loo, made that decision 10 years ago when my sons were 11 and 8, and my daughter was only 4. I was an emotional wreck, incapable of taking care of myself, let alone my children. I want to tell Mesa not to say that she has "left" her children. She has made it possible for them io remain on the home they have always known and continue to enjoy the stability of their same school and neighborhood friends. Divorce is painful enough, even under the most amicable cir­ cumstances, without uprooting the children. This is my advice for Mesa: Stay in therapy. Call your children often. Send them tapes of you reading bedtime stories. Never miss a birthday or holiday. Have them with you during school breaks. I did all of the above, and it helped tremendously. When people made comments such as "How could you leave your kids?" 1 said, "I haven't left them. It was not easy, but 1 did what I felt was best for my children." Friends and family who know and love you will not be judgmental. Your children may not unders­ tand now. but if you remain a loving parent and make the most of your time together, they will understand when they are older. Your decision look tremendous courage and self-sacrifice. You are a good mother, and I support you. — Another One in Elk Grove. Calif. Dear Elk Grove: Your letter is sure to bring comfort lo other women who are walking in your shoes. Thanks on behalf of all of them. LEGAL NOTICES STATI OF MKNMAM M TMI CftKUTT COURT FOR TN* COUNTY OF WAYNE 97-706921 DM 3/06/97 XXS: JEANffi STtantH Hop* Cbondonois, rioioHM Nasty revelation Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have been mimed for 17 yean and have two children, ages 16 and 13. We have agreed not to have more children. 1 would like to enjoy a healthy rex life without the hassle of birth control and recently discussed methods of sterilization with my gynecologist. He ex­ plained that a vasectomy is far simpiiar than a tubal litigation and has fewer risks. My husband adamantly refuses to consider undergoing any kind of sterilization. The pro­ blem is not the surgery, he said, but if I should die, or our marriage should fail, he might want to seek out a younger woman and she might want children. This has led me lo believe that be is waiting for me to reach the age of menopause before dumping me for so­ meone who is younger. After that revelation, 1 can't even imagine having sex with this man. I'd like to know what you think about this, Ann. — C. in K.C. DearC. ia K.C.: I think you've gone off the deep end with your assumptions. Please seek the intervention of a counselor, physician or good friend who will set you straight. Your punitive action is not warranted and could lend lo real trouble. Mend fences Dear Aan Laudarx: I have not spoken to or visherf my parents or my brother since last August because I fed they have forced me out of the family. Several yean ago, my parents, who are in their 80s and not in good health, designated my younger brother. "Carl," who is a lawyer, executor of their wills. Last spring, they gave him power of attorney to conduct their dayto-diy financial affairs. I live farther away from our parents and caanot visit often, but Carl and his son are BOY, Zachary Robert born on April 22. 1997 al 9:38 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital to Robert Duby and Jessica Newcombe of Ionia. He weighed 7 Iba. 11 oas. and was 20Mi in­ ches long. Proud grandparents are Sue there a great deal. Last fall, my father decided to sell hi* car to Carl's son. even though I had told him my daughter also wanted to bid on it. Later, 1 learned my parents had had their house painted without telling me, knowing that my unemployed son would have been happy to do it and could have used the money. After six months of silence, Carl phoned lo find out what was bothering me. When I told him, he said 1 should respect my parents* decisions about what they want to do with their property. Please, Ann, advise my parents and my brother that 1 should be named co-execmor and given power of attorney. — R.I. Dear R.I.: It would be most inappropriate for me to give your brother and your parents any advice. They did not write to me. you did. Your parents are not obligated to give you control of their finances, it's their money, and they have the right to handle it as they wish. It's up to you to mend the family fences as best you can — not just for the money but for your own peace of mind and mental health. The sooner the better. Don’t tie dogs Deer Ann Landers: I work in an animal hospital, and twice a year, dogs have been brought in with skin scraped off their feet, legs, elbows, sometimes down to the bone. 11 happened because they had been tethered to a car bumper, and someone borrowed the car. unaware of the dog's presence. This type of injury is not a pleasant sight, and the owners, of course, are devastated. If the dog is still conscious when he's brought in. he's anesthetized while the veterinarians spend hours cleaning the wounds, stitching and bandaging. Yesterday, a dog woke up from the anesthesia as I checked on her. 1 said, "Hi, pup. How are you?" Somehow, she managed lo wag her little tail. Please tell your readers never to tie their pets to a car. dogs are so loyal and forgiving. Can't we be more careful in return? — A M..York. Maine Dear A.M.: After reading your letter, I'm sure we will be. PfomiMg a wedding? What's right? Bfer's wrong.’ "7heANnfamdmGMidrjbr*ridts" will relieve your anxiety. Send a self­ addressed. long. business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 fthis inrhtdn postage and handling) to: Brides, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. HI. 60611-0562. On Canada, send $4.55.) CapyTigM 1997 Craftan Syndfcale, lac. Weighing 7 Iba. 5 oa. and 20 inches km,. BOY, Robert Joseph born al Pennock Hoapital on May 22, 1997 at »:05 p.m. ■> Christine and Robert Novak of Haetinp. Weighing 6 R». 14U ou. rad 20 inches km,. GIRL, Arata Slrpknii bora al Penasck Hospital on May 21.1997 al 1:27 a.m.» Brie Norma Binkowiki of Woodland Weitfita, 7 Iba. 12 ou. and 21 inches km,. GIRL, Derek and Dana Desgranges of Lake Odraa proudly announce the birth off their daughter, Aubree Marie, on Thursday, May 15. 1997. al Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She weighed 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Aubree is named after her grand­ father Aubrey Desgranges. Aubree joins her big brother. Jackson, at home: groat grandmother Mildred Semib. of Lake Otaaa; Baib aad Aubrey Desgranget of Lake CMeaaa; aad Frederick and Hope Hart of Sunfield. She alto ha* many special aunts, imdea. mosms and frsusds. GIBL, Emily Meta bora at Pemiock Htapital oa May 13. 1997 m 1:15 p.m. lo Christy aad Kern Schultz of Haeu«s. Wri^ia, 7 Be. ou and 20M indiei km,. BOY, Zachary Brian born al Pennock Hoapital tm May 24. 1997 al 3:40 am. lo Dennis and Heidi Petmingum of Hastings Wetting « Iba . 9 oz . and 21M inches km,. BOY, Austin James boro al Penaock Htapital on May 12. 1997 to Rod aad Nancy Motpm of Haati^a. Wei^iia, 6 Ba. 7 ou. aad 19 iactakre ' GUL, Autumn Ann born al Pennock Hoapdai on May 24.1997 se 2:52 p.m io Tim aad Carrie DeMoa of Haatinp. Weighing 6 lb. 10 ou. aad 20 inches Ion,. GIBL, Caitlin Cherise bom al Pennock Hoapital on May 23. 1997 al 5:40 a.m. to Coanaey Lehman and Lonnie Lee Ackley Jr. of Lake Odense. Weighing 6 lbs. 9 ou. and 19mcheakmg GIBL, Maiaie Atm boro al Pennock Hospital rm May 24. 1997 el 3:36 a.m. to Greg and MaJeak Huaman of Lake Odessa Weighing 7 Be. 4 ou. and 20 inches Ion,. GIBL, Christina Marie boro al Pennock Hospital on May 22. 1997 at 3:59 p.m. to Diane and Ken Ramsey of Hastings. BOY, William Cody bora al taauct Hoapital tm May 13. 1997 at 10:51 » Wanda Bn*, of NeshVille and Dave Bustaaoe of Haatiap. Weighing 7 la. 11M ou. sad 21 mches Ion,. < Z'VMI uUKla, - - a - r-s- a .a DTOOCe EuZeDCu) Dom ■ ■*----------- a IXUBOCK Htapital oa May 17, 1997 at 5:35 p.m. to Mark and Shannon (Poller) Stahl of Freeport. Weitfun, 7 Iba. I3H ou. aad 20 mches km,. BOY, Alet on May 16. ami Daniel lbs. 12 ou. Daniel bool at Pennock Hospital 1997 al 35M a.m. lo San Slayton Hance of Hastinp. Wei^iin, S aad 21M inches km,. BOY, Nathan Phillip bom a Pesmock Hospital on May 14. 1997 al 6:21 a.m. lo Chris and Jason Scobey of Middleville. Weighing 9 lbs. 5 on. and 2154 inches km,. GIBL, Kathleen McKenzie bom al tanock Hospital on May 17, 1997 to Colleen and Bill Littlejohn of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 2K on. and 19M inches long. i Don hoy Chondonols. rAntS M. FIHUCT-WIILIAMS (F44372) GtOaiA A. TSUSS (P4J971) .----- - a— ma-^i—alM ^IFUe neya TOr t iwilliTT Th* Michigan Building 230 Bagley - Suh* 910 Defroif. Ml 4R226 (313) 963-7766 ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of said court hold at the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne and State of Michigan on May 14. 1997. PRESENT: HONORABLE JEANNE STEMR1EN CIRCUIT JUDGE fT IS ORDERED 1. You ar* being sued by Hointrff in this court for divorc*. You must file your Answer to take other action permitted by low in this court at th* court address. Two Woodward Avenue. City-County Building. Detroit. Michigan 41226. on or before Jun* 20. 1997. tf you foil to do so. a Default Judg­ ment may be entered ogoimt you for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in thi* cose. 2. A copy of thi* Order shall be published once each week for three consecutive week* and proof of publication shall be filed in thi* court. 3 A copy of this Order shall be sent to Don Roy Chondonai* at hi* last known address by regular U.S. Postal mail, before the date of th* last publication and th* proof of moiling shall be filed with thi* court. HON. JEANIE STEMPfEN Circuit Judge Prepared by: Pari* M. Finner-Willioms. P44372 The Michigan Building 220 Bagley - Suit* 910 Detroit. Ml 46226 (313)963 7766 (6/12) HEHAS AWARD ENOUGH HE MOVMOfflt WHAT MAKES YOU 1NNK HEIL MOVE IT ACROSS TOWN? The hudett pvt ol yow ned move should be (ctting up to give us i oD Fa a lew dollars more than renting a truck and dang it yourself, TWO MM A* A TRUCK, provides fas-' reliable service you an depend on So if you're planning a move in the near future, give us a cal Then do like the res: o< our customers Relax tool • Statewide • Long Distance • Residential • Commercial • Insured k Bonded • Packing Service k Supplies TWO MEN AND A TRUCK. Covers Who Core', 616-245-9200 • 800-863-6683 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5,1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... More modem times in Freeport By Joyt» F. Wetebmta An item in the Haxinp Banner dated Jan. 30. 1978 tells about John Stowell buying Ute Skunrock Tavern at Freepon. John Stowell wna a native of Detroit and spent tome lime in the Navy and served in Vietnam. He attended Ferris Suae College in 1974 and waa a radio aad tdevision technician before he purchased the tavern. Before that the Fishers had owned and managed the cavern, and then the Nvbeckes owned it for 43 yean when Mr. and Mn. Robert Boylen purchased it. They operated until 197g when they sold it to John Stowell, who operated it until 19(3 when the Better's ptrrhatrrl it end are currently operating it. The uvera looks pretty much the same as it always did with a warm, friendly atmosphere. tart Lightfoot had served 29 yean with the taul Departtncat. She served as postmaster m the village starting in Jiuuaiy 1936. She worked as postmaster until March 1962 when foe rruufrrrrd to the ratal carrier position when Jed Stowe retired. The Freeport route had 100 patrons when fee started carrying the mail, over a 30 mile route. When she retired in 1963 the route covered 40 miles and had 297 patrons. The 1970s were limes of rhaagr. James Swinson, who had been poaonmter since 1971. bed spent more than 20 yean in the poaml system, spending nearly 16 yean at Byron Center. Eileen Beech was appointed officer in charge of Freeport tat Office ia Mr. Swin­ son's place Persons who have applied for the position of postmaster were Dorothy Cool, who hod worked part-time as postal clerk, and Howard Thaler who had served as a substituie rural mail carrier since 1972. The neat looking post office building is located at 162 Divisioa Smet. Beardsley Saw Mill, which had been under cotntrwctioa for over two yean in Freeport, erected a huge smokestack which waa 100 feet high. The stack was to serve a large boiler which had been set in place by two huge cream. The boiler would provide the power for the steam driven carriage at die mill. The corapietion of the bend mill gave Freeport a modern tawmill. The sawmill was nprrating a circle saw mill at this site, moving logs and hanker to and from .various pans of Michigan, niinois aad Ohio. Geoffrey M. Ketchum purchased the "new'' Freeport Creamery on April 2. 1971. TMo building was a big building facing Oak Street and one building on the back of the lot near Race Street. There G.M. Ketchum, his wife Lucy. son. Geoffrey and wife. Cindy Ketchum, started the Ketchum Machine Co. Hate they made Trim Die for the Die Casting btdmtry and appliance industries, built speoal machinery and repaired, remodeled and redesigned broken parts. This was done with lathes, drills, presses, milling machines and welders. The Ketchum Machine Company is roll working well in Freeport in 1997. The bank in Freeport had dosed during the bank holiday in 1933 and Freeport residents were taking their hanking to other villages and cities. On April 11, 1974, the Banner carried an ana near rm rnt that Wayland State Bank was going to open a branch in Freeport. It wasn't an easy task. aa approval from both Stale and Federal regulatory agencies had io approve the new branch office. It was to open in tem­ porary quarters at 165 Division Street in the heart of the village. The main offices of this bank were in Wayland with branch offices in Hopkins, Dorr, Aho and Clarksville la 1997 there u a bank st 165 Division Street and is now the Union Bank with its headquarters in Lake Odessa Jim Decker has an elevator aad farm supply business on the she of the former form pro­ duce store and the Freeport Hoose Hotel on the north side of Division Street on the east end of the village. An hem of interest in the Aug. 31, 1967 Hastings Banner tells about the Freeport Shelter. A group known as the Freeport Lef­ tover Community Chib, erected a 32-by-48 foot iheher on the Freeport ball park. It was immediately put to use for many reunions, ‘.picnics and other gatherings. f Members of the Freeport Leftover Com- annuty Chib included Mr. and Mrs. Aaron iGronewold, Mr. and Mn. Robert Blough, Xr. and Mrs. Gerald Knickbocker. Mr. and Xrs. George Faunce, Mr. and Mn. Harold •Main, Mr. and Mn. James Williams and Mr. • Freeport Post Office Nov. 18,1993. Chart6S Geiger and Keith Smellier In line to make deposits at the new Wayland State Bank In Freeport. Wilber Livingston, assistant vice president and manager of the Freeport and Clarksville branches ol the bank. (1974) 40 accounts were opened that first day, and 120 were opened the first week. Jim Decker’s delivery truck in front of the Freeport Elevator. Grand Opening of the Union Bank Branch In Freeport, May 11,1993. and Mn. Milton Buehler. Howard Thaler. Dong Brovant. Danny Cullen, Mr. and Mn. Carl Marlow also helped with building the shelter. Five grills, six picnic tables, a tennis court and other net games were installed as well aa a drinking fountain and toilet facilities. Another project of the Freeport Community Leftover Chib was the surprise presentation of a bright red Santa suit aad accessories to the Bernard C. Fighter V.F.W Post No. 7084. This gift was a benefit to the entire communi­ ty aa the V.F.W. often played Santa for many local groups. Dorothy Gronewald and Carol Main of the Left Over Club presented the suit to Margaret Wilkes of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and Kenneth VanDenburg Post Commander. Freeport High School Alumni had a very strong and active association which met each year for a reunion and banquet. In 1971, the banquet was held on June 12. Mae Butler of Kendall, N.Y. celebrated the 50th anniver­ sary of her graduation in 1921. The officers that year were Hazel McCaul, secretary, Floyd Fisher, treasurer, Charlie Blough, president. In 1974 the annual banquet was held on June 8, at Cunningham Acres. Dorothy Cool served as treasurer (since 1971). Hazel Mc­ Caul, secretary (since 1970). Howard Thaler was vice president and Claude Walton was president. There was a turn out of 95. Beatrice Bassett Strong. Elizabeth Near Fox, Vera Allerding. Jack Buehler and Bernice Dukes Kayser were 50 year graduates. In 1975 there were 129 Alumni with the etas of 1941-1945 having the largest turn out. Dorothy Siegel Yule, Corinne Erb Martin. Bill Yule and Ruby Buehler Walter represented the 50 year graduating class. Elaine Tagg Mescar and Hosea Humphrey represented the 25 year class. The banquet was held at Cunningham Acres. In 1977 the proposal was made by the Thornappte Valley Board of Education to close the Freeport Elementary School and bus the Freeport District Children to Middleville. Ron Reiger and the Babcock Single Revolution Press from the 1920s, which is still in use to print the Freeport News. This proposal was allegedly to save the school system $44,000 and to give a broader based education to the students. The high school had been annexed about 15 years (1962) prior to this meeting. The plan was supposed to save $25,000 ia teacher's salaries. $10,000 in operation costs and $5,500 in secretary salaries. Another strong selling point brought before the people was the availability of the T.K. swimming pool. Freeport citizens were not real thrilled with the idea of closing their grade school where 78 students attending classes and the idea of bussing them the 12 miles to Middleville was not popular either. This would cover the children from kindergarten through the third grade Some 300 people had signed a petition against closing the school. Two hundred at­ tended this April 18, 1977 meeting. The closing of the elementary school did take place and the building built to house the school now houses the library and the Com­ munity Center, through the efforts of the citizens of Freeport. The Shady Oaks Teen Center was located oa the corner of Wing and Wood School roads. It was started in 1970 when Mr. and Mrs. Ernie DeGroote sold their home and donated the proceeds to build the teen center. It was a straggle to keep the center going and was kept going by the donations of many In November of 1974, the Bernard C. Fighter V.F.W. Post and the Auxiliary gave the Center a gift of a United States Flag and a contribution to the center. The Hastings Banner carried an i tern Sept 22, 1976. telling about the fire which destroyed the Teen Center. The DeGrootes were determined to rebuild the center and to have it debt free. Many benefits were planned in the area to raise the funds to rebuild it. Rummage sales and bake sales were held. Coffee breaks were held to help with raising funds to rebuild the center. And it was rebuilt. The Freepon Library honored their workers for their hard work in November 1976. The members of the Freeport District Library Board honored Greta Blough. Joyce Brittingham and Joyce Blough al a dinner in Grand Rapids. Joyce Blough served as librarian for 12 years. She resigned in 1976 but became chair­ man of the Library Board. Joan Christie became the new librarian. She announced that there was a new set of the American En­ cyclopedias and many new books for children were being added to the shelves. Freeport Library joined the Lakeland Federation of Libraries so it can obtain books which are not on the shelves of the local library. Freeport Booster Club contributed many things to the village of Freeport. In 1979, they donated $1,000 to the village towards a new ball diamond. They also were active in plann­ ing for and bolding the Homecomings and in 1979 were asking for ideas for that year's festival. Freeport has given its citizens a special heritage and some special memories. It is a pleasant place to live and is alive and well in 1997. We heard from many people from the past as well as in the present, who have fond Dolores Dipp, storyteller, reads at the Freeport Library during the Camp Read summer program, July 19,1994. memories and many stories about Freeport's people, its businesses, its schools. and its churches. Sources: Allegan Barry County History. 1880; Barry County History. 1985; Archives of the Hastings Banner; Eserpts from the Freeport Herald and the Freepon news; “Old Days in Busy Freepon Recalled: by Victor Sisson; Photographs from the Norma Velder- man Collection. Interviews and phone calls from Brian Reynolds, Wilma Storey. Dick Craven. Carol Newton Farber; Phyllis Long Geriinger. Doris Piper. Dorothy Woods Cool, Roland Furrow. Bill and Pauline Christie. Duane and Margaret Wilkes. Mrs. Robert Humphrey, the Bargers. Jim Decker and many others. The notes and help were ap­ preciated very much. The Bernard C. Fighter V.F.W. Post, presenting a flag to Darlene and Zrnie DeGroote for use in the Shady Oak Teen Center. (Left to right) Margaret Wilkes, Duane Wilkes, Darlene and Emie DeGroote, George Faunce, Dorothy Wilkins and Lucy Karcher. �Pa0» 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 5, 1997 MNaa Baa Caararf U«a Baa Caarfaaf HtHut Baa Craaaa I Maghaa BaUer Sarah Aaa Ballar JaaalAaa S. 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McKeough, Deming, Taykx and David Koutz ateo won in the tame category at the state contest MITES award winners at the state competition included (back, from Wt) Demon Gonzales, Levi Bolthouse, Don Smith, David Koutz, Lisa McKay, (front kneeling) Tom Goggins and Chris Stafford. HNS soph wins drafting contest Hastings High School sophomore Levi Bolthouse recently placed first in his cate­ gory in the 1997 Michigan Industrial Tech­ nology Education Society (MITES) stale competition. Bolthouse look top honors in the com­ puter aided design architectural working drawings, ninth and 10th grade mukt-fatmly residence category. He also had taken lint in Jhe regional coreart CUriietfoix year. ....... ' Daniel Wilkins was second in CAD archi­ tectural working drawings, multi-family res­ idential. 11th and 12th grades. Finishing third and fourth in that division were class­ mates Damon Gonzales and Lisa McKay, re­ spectively. Wilkins had finished fust in the regkmals and Gonzales and McKay had tied for second. Also in the state contest, in CAD architec­ tural working drawings, single-family resi­ dential. I Ith and 12th grades. Michael McK­ eough was lizth. Zach Deming seventh. Adam Taylor eighth and David Koutz honor­ able mention. McKeough had taken first in that category in the regional competition, while Deming was second. Taylor third. Koutz fourth. Chris Stafford fifth. Damon Gonzales sixth and Tom Goggins and Jon Merrick honorable mention. ■ “ 1' ' Gonzales also was honorable mention at state in pictorial machine assembly drawing. CAD mechanical drawing. 11 th and 12 grades. He had been first in the regxxials Doo Smith was ninth in the state in CAD architectural working drawings, single-fam­ ily residential, ninth and 10th grades. He was fust in that category in the regionals Dr. Norrfo, Dr. Afosanov, Dr. Harrell and the ata/7* of EFE CT ENT SPECIALISTS congratulates... on her graduation from Hastings High V School. 1997. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. We extend the best of luck and warm wishes as you move on to college this fall at Michigan State University. EYE & E.N.T. Specialists 915 West Green Street. Suite 102 Hastings, Michigan 49058 (818)945-3888 Stacey Martin NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1997-98 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 16,1997, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., In Room #35 of the Elementary Building in Delton, Michigan, the Board of Educa­ tion of Delton Kellogg Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 1997­ 98 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 1997-98 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 1997-98 budget including the proposed property tax millage rate is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Superintendent’s office, Delton, Michigan. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Sally A Adams, Secretary Lakewood Christian School dinner falls on Friday, June 6, al Fellowship Hall. The school support group will not host a dinner in July due lo other commitments. The coming week is bursting with social events: weddings, golden anniversaries, graduating open houses. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet in the following week Saturday. June 14, at the Depot/Museum at 1 p.m. The speaker will be Metric DeVoe, who will speak on “Publishing Your Family History.** There are to be displays of members* projects. Bring your project and a table for showing it. The annual school election will be on next Monday. June 9. with five candidates vying for office. They are Frank Williams, Ramona Stambaugh, Brenda $eele, Dennis Smith and Earl Straier. Only Smith is an incumbent. Stambaugh and Williams have run in a previous election. Also, there will be a millsy vole for special education. The summer issue of Country magazine has in its photo section a picture of Jon Fox of Soldotna, Alaska, submitted by his wife, the former Linda Swiler. Joo is the son-in-law of Harold and Marjorie Swiler of Ainsworth Rood. He is pictured (maybe) asleep in a wheelbarrow after a hard day's work. A flowering crab tree oa Jordan Street has been at its all-time best. This seems to be its Last Hurrah before it falls to the chainsaw in preparation for construction of the Counter Drain branch No. 3. Dick Kishpaugh. sports historian from Par­ chment, is on an overseas (rip His post card to a Lake Odessa friend arrived from Scotland safely in record time despite the address hav­ ing only 418 for a zip code. The Ross county village pirtreed was Gairioch. Readers of the Grand Rapids Press may hove seen the May 2 article about the G.R. Syfeybouyt concert on die previous evening. The featured soloist performing on flute was Ruth Bytauu. The Bylsma family has a hill­ top comae on Jordan Lake aad they were in residence oa the Memorial Day weekend Bach rammer, Ruth favors the congregation of Central (Jutted Methodist Church with her malic on one Sunday when she accompanies fee orgm oa hymns and offertory. as weT as piayiag a soio number In her May coat m fee reworked Bloch's Suite Modale lo make it ■rifehlr for her aho flute, whereas it was writlea for the C flute. The Royce Auditorium al St. Cecelia Music Society was the setting for fee "Causul Classics.” performance which aim fofeured tabat Morey Burch. Seeredey' • Stale Journtt carried an obituary for Jem Etiopoulos of Potterville. 42, who died ou May 29. She served between the time of lain DeVries and the current postmaster. Tku same new^aper listed the death of Nellie Ziremennaa, 89, who was the mother of Aasda “Ike’* Zimmerman, who taught at Bfagfe VaRey and in the Lake Odessa Junior High of Lakewood system. Mrs. Zimmerman lived north of Hubbardston, where four coun­ ties react. From her form she cou)^ easily throw a stone Mre Gratiot County or loaia. Likely, any of her sons could have thrown one acron the intersection into Montcalm. Cheater McDowell of Dolan Springs, Artz., recently returned to Michigan for the first time in years to attend the funeral of his sifter ft Grand Ledge. While in his home stale, he visited his cousin, Lethe Reese, his aunt Mildred Shade at TenderCare, other eouahw Sherry Wacha al Sunfield, Arnold and Anita Erb, and his aunt Dorothy Erb. A block party without food! Birthday cake with no candles, but plenty of fire and smoke in the buck yard! 11 all happened late Sunday afternoon when a limb of a soft maple tree in the Thompson yard in the 1400 block of Fourth Avenue broke and tore a power line looae from its moorings. The line dropped in­ to the alley and writhed with its surging power, leaving scorch marks for about 40 feet and leaping flames. The local fire department responded in minutes, in time lo witness two loud booms from atop the power pole. The Conaurarn Energy truck came and it was followed more than an hour later by another and still later a crew of tree trimmen arrived. Neighbors met neighbors and many con­ gregated in the yard of An and Betty Erickson, which was closest to the action. In the ensuing events, the crews using cherry pickers cut and trimmed several trees and removed the charred limbs. One neighbor was dependent oa Ins oxygen concentrator, but he had enough oxygen in tanks to last until about tea ia the evening. The electricity was available 15 minutes before his deadline. Two cronarms were installed to replace those dwaaged ■ the initial episode. Christy Erickson and her sister Cheryl Jackson cerVX-nao - 4 —a memonuxe ------ »-»- * ' uumuay. -* * tasaty The Rev. Richard Cross, wife Anita and three daughters were tendered a farewell reception at Sebewa Baptist church on Sunday afternoon. Guests were asked to register tn a new address book for the honored couple. Nice refreshments were served by ladies of the church. The Crosses are moving to the Standair Baptist Church, in which they were married twenty-some years ago. The eldest works in a Christian ministry in Grand Rapids. Julie works in a local business, and the youngest attends college. They have been at the Sebewa church for 12 years. Pamela Leak Coleman of California was publicized with admiration in a recent issue of "Westside Story.” a newsletter of the Westside Regional Center in Culver City. Calif. The story dealt with the extrordinary support Pam gave a new mother in caring for her preemie baby, who went home from the hospital needing oxygen and other sophisticated equipment to deal with chronic lung disease, storage disease, and liver damage. Pam and other staff members gave the mother a crash course in critical care nurs­ ing. They bought in day and night nurses, therapists who could ’each Ms. Speller how to care for her tiny infant Silhouette. Pam and the other staff members are in the Early Sun program. The mother's tribute was that Pam was the one person she could call any time of day. As the infant progressed, the mother returned to her work in the Los Angeles police department. Then Pam continued by arrang­ ing for new physical and occuptional therapy, infant stimulation and speech therapy. Two years have passed and the precarious infant can see and hear and has started walking. She has said her first words. Pam is a Lakewood ing Community College. She has worked in pediatric nursing with critical care patients Pam in another story in the same issue is call­ ed a counselor who gives each of her new clients a self-fulfilling prophecy — that she will become their best friend. The newsletter is available in either English or Spanish. Pam is the daughter of Ed and Bonnie Leak. Despite our having come through the col­ dest May on record, the lilacs are now in full bloom. The flowering crabs are losing their blossoms and the redbud trees are at their Tuesday. It carries only Good News from the Reimah Publishing Company in Wisconsin. The eight-page insert is from the local makes many visits to friends who are home­ bound. In his spare time he enjoy* fishing and sharing hi* catch. < Sudden death came on April 29 to Sandra Yvonne Henry at Laurel Drive. Lake Odcaas The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in town on Monday, June 9. ft Fellowship Hall from noon io 5:45 to collect blood from willing donors. The Buckhorn Sport* Shop held it* grand opening at the new location on M-50 near waa in the Soule cemetery near Maule Raoids. Deed" arrived ia the local mailboxes on LEGAL NOTICES: WANK G. raUABY. P.C IS ATTBNPTMG TO COLLfCT A DOT AMD AMY MKftMAtiOM OSTAMH) WKL Bf US«) FOB THAT PtftPOU Rte Na. V7-22122-SE COU5IMS. A MAMNED WOMAN to CLAYTON AND and eighty dollars and fforty-flvo cents (SIB.3B0.45). and interest at 10.00% per annum 1W7. NoshvMte, Barry County, Michigan, located at 4473 •ho dote of such sate. untess determined (Al) CLAYTON AND MfeBA SOUS. MOKTGAGfi 12B Waft Mfto (614)WS-32M (V19) MORRISON LAKE CONDOS Haase Support Ths Bary County ‘Natural Woods Setting •Adfolns Great Golf •500 ft. Lake A» UNITED WAY! *2-3 Bedrooma/3 Baths ‘Lota of Windows ‘Custom Interior* ‘Large Two-Car Garage •Open Sunday* 2-4 p.m. of Swmc, ft ftftfc aceoro io Ifta. 616-642-9623 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN, NNCMGAN TO BE HELD JUNE 9,1997 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school dis­ trict will be held on Monday, June 9,1997. THE POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there will be elected two (2) mem­ bers to the board of education of the district for full terms of four (4) years ending in 2001. THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCIES: i Elwood Bowers Sharon Boyle Paul D. Hughes THE VOTING PLACE IS AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym. All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. This Notice is given by order of the board of education Sally A. Adams. Secretary, Board of Education �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5, 1997 — Page 15 Delton voters to select two school board members by Mary Warner Staff Writer Three candidates are running for two posi­ tions currently held by Secretary Sally Adams and President Paul Hughes on the Delton Kellogg School Board. Candidates include Hughes; Gun Lake Marina coowner and homemaker Sharon Boyle; and vocaI tional counselor Elwood M. Bowen. Adams has decided not to seek another term. Voters .will be asked to select two of the three can­ didates listed on the billot Voting will take place in the Delton Elementary School gymnasium. All three answered the following ques­ tions: 1. GAY: What would you do if you learned that a teacher in your school system was gey? 2. CHARTERS: Some say charter schools are innovative educational alternatives. Oth­ ers say they’re a sneaky way to fund private schools. What do you think? 3. PROPOSAL A: Do you think Proposal A has delivered what it promised when it was passed by voters three years ago? 4. PRAYER: How do you feel about prayer in school? 5. QUALITY: Do you think public schools are failing to educate young people? Why or why not? 6. SEX ED: How do you feel about teach­ ing sex education in the schools? 7. CHALLENGES: What are the biggest challenges facing the local schools snd what do you propose to do about them? 8. TAKEOVERS: How do you feel about prospects that the state will take over local school districts deemed not doing a good job? 9. WHY YOU: Why should voters choose you over your opponent? 10. CHARACTER: How do you feel your school district's curriculum? ... Hughes, 37. is a 1977 graduate of Del­ ton Kellogg High School and a graduate of , Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis. Regardless of credit history. call for same-day approval. MZ He owns his own business. Countryside Equipment Repair, where he worts cn farm machinery and lawn and garden equipment. He is married and has two sons. 8. TAKEOVERS: "I don't see that being a very valid possibility. If it is. it would be a very limited number of schools." 9. WHY YOU: "1 would say my years of experience on the board, and I'm very active in the community." 10 CHARACTER. “I don't feel we need to add anything else. We have the (Choice Thcory/Reaiity Therapy) teacher training in place already and the teachers in turn work with the kids, teaching them the same phi* losophy." Boyle. 36. is married and has three chil* dren ages 14. 11 and 19 months. She is a 1979 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, and has an associate's degree in He is seeking his third term of office as a board member. In addition to his school board position, be is administrative board chairman at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, serves as a junior high youth leader al Faith, and works as a volunteer al the Cornerstone Teen Center in Delton. His answers to the questions were as follows: 1. GAY: ‘As kxtg as they're doing a good job and not pushing their view. I wouldn't take action against them." 2. CHARTERS: ‘I think they can be an alternative. (However), I'm a very strong ad­ vocate for public schools and I feel that's the best way to go.' 3. PROPOSAL A: 'Partially, but eventu­ ally it's gonna start hurting us financially. In the next 4 to 3 yean, we're going to be hurl­ ing. I think.' 4. PRAYER: "I don't think you can slop business administration from Davenport College. She is a Hospice volunteer, a member of the YMCA board of directors, a past member of Parents Involved in Education, and a cur­ rent member of the Delton Middle School parents* group. Her family serves as a host family for Healing the Children, an organiza­ tion that brings children to the U.S. from other countries for surgery. She teaches Sun­ day School at Orangeville Baptist Church. Her answers to the questions were as fol­ lows: 1. GAY: "The laws stale that you cannot discriminate against someone because of their sexual prefere*-c. If a teacher was openly gay, I wou£ want it insured that their private life did not influence their teach­ ing or be a topic in the classroom. I also ex­ pect this of all teachers who are not gay. If any teacher allowed their personal life to be a topic or influence their classroom I would strongly question their ability lo be an effec­ tive teacher. If this was not an issue, I would treat this person with the same courtesy that was given before knowing they were gay. As a Christian. I would also pray for them." 2. CHARTERS: "In areas where public schools do fail our students, charter schools may be an alternative. I do believe charter schools should follow guidelines and have 5. QUALITY: Tm sure there are some schools that aren't doing as good as they could. But overall 1 feel that the public schools are doing a good job. I think the moat important thing is that the parents gel involved and be active in their children's edu­ cation.* 6. SEX ED: "I feel tome (sex education) needs to be taught. We went through this in Delloo a couple of yean ago. We had a lot of parental, teacher, and administrative in­ volvement. A parent needs lo check these things out and make sure the things being taught are what they want their child 7. CHALLENGES: 'My first concern tutting this school year is going to be mak­ ing sure that everything goes smoothly for the new superintendent. The second thing that's a concern is finances — making things balance — trying to get what we can for ed­ ucation and still have money left over for state regulations (he same as our public schools. 1 do believe that if you have a qual­ ity public school that has community in­ volvement and support, (hai charter schools should not be an issue." 3. PROPOSAL A: "Delton received more funding from Proposal A. However, it has given the slate control over our funding. I would like to see our school have local con­ trol. A school district knows their needs and should have control." 4. PRAYER: "I believe prayer should not be mandatory — you face the issue of whose religious faith you follow in choosing the prayer the children will learn. I do. however, feel our schools should be tolerant and sup­ portive of those who choose to pray (an ex­ ample. before lunch) and who do so in their own private manner." 5. QUALITY: "At Delton, no. There will always be schools that do not strive to keep their quality of education, due to lack of funds and/or leadership. At Delton, we do continually evaluate our curriculum we offer our students. We have in-services for our staff, and have had strong administration. 1 a school that may be failing. A school and community never wants a school to foil, and with state support can make a school suc­ cessful. But control needs lo stay at ow local level." 9. WHY YOU: "I have both professional experience and parental experience. In the workplace I have learned to work as a team player and to be open-minded and value oth­ ers. As a candidate that has children in our school system I have a very personal interest lo go that extra mile to make Delton the best school offering a quality eriw-atinn to our students and wanting Delton to encour­ age parental involvement.' 10. CHARAl i CJL: "I encourage this edu­ cation. Our society/community will benefit from our schools graduating educated and confident students Children need to know they can reach goals. Teaching them bow to set goals and the steps that need to be taken to reach those goals is a lifelong lesson. Our goal at school should be to prepare students academically and help them be confident people who want to and know how to func­ tion in society.* Bowers. 57, of Dowling, is married and has children ranging in age from 39 to 24. He is a licensed professional counselor with a private practice serving as a consukant lo am concerned about the crime and violence that goes on around us. I want to encourage Delton to be active rather than reactive to this." 6. SEX ED: "In a perfect society, each child would be educated by their parents. Since we do not live in a perfect world, there are areas where the school, under state man­ date, has lo teach certain subjects. Because it is state-mandated, we do not have a choice. We need to approach sex education teaching abstinence — educating students will hope­ fully help with teen pregnancy, being able to say no, and peer pressure." 7. CHALLENGES: "Number one. keep­ ing up with rapid technology advances. Society/lhe workplace is constantly upgrading ing. He has a bachelor's degree in vocational education, a master's degree in counselor ed- tional doctorate in counselor education-parsonnel training from Western Michigan University. He spent 26 yean with Battle Creek Public Schools st the Calhoun Area Technology Center. He is a former U.S. Navy submarine electrician, ia a licensed tor at Kellogg Community College, and is currently an adjunct professor ■ WMU. He is an endmed K-12 school counselor and has a state Department of Education con­ tinuing education certificate. He alao In cer­ tification in Choke Theory/Reality Therapy from the William Glasser Institute. He is a member of the Glasser Institute and several other professional organizations, including educated with these changes. We can do this with educating and training of our staff.... Our second challenge is ensuring our stu­ dents have a firm grasp of the basics before volved, especially in our elementary schools, where our children leant to read and other ba- OLVERINE PAVING, Inc. 8. TAKEOVERS: The state should wort with our schools and community to upgrade ContmonPoint Mortgage Sue DELTON, continued page 23 CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 FREE ESTIMATES I 891-9239 795-7803 795-2388 8M00LEVRXE SUBSCRIBE...to The Hastings BANNER and continued to be an imformed, community resident. Call 616-945-9554 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 52 ...... ADO9TB: MAY M.1W7 - -... - MVIN (7) DAVS AM* MMUCAnON CENA’S • LOCATION: Al HIM* 11171 E. Share Dr., aft Frat, second. Nrd aNfte, varied hours available. 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Volunteers, at least 2.000. helped to build Hastings' new playground — pounding nails, turning screws, drilling holes and sand-papenng rough wood. In the end. a new beautiful world took shape, a world where children can go to play. People like Jill Zwiemikowski and Sandy Ponsetto, of the Circle of Friends, were instrumental in the realization of this dream, but so many hands helped out along the way tu make il completely possible. When completed on Sunday. I witnessed a few tears and many hugs, signifying how important this playground is to this caring community. Tlsis was not built by tax dollars or in exchange for votes from some greedy politicians. It was built because it had to be by those who want to see today's kids enjoy the same happy lifestyle that most of us were brought up in. How emotional was this? Mortimer tells me that even Bob Dwyer felt some warmth in his heart after taking part in the project. Opening ceremonies on Sunday drew a large crowd which included Bob King, the park's namesake. Hastings mayor Frank Campbell, teachers, business executives, media members and Travis Taylor, the boy who thought up the name Tangle Town. Tangle Town is all about drcams. I just wish that all stories could Finish with the same happy ending. • Two To Go!: The Detroit Red Wings 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday night has a lot of local hockey fans singing "Hockey Town" and dreaming about two more wins. Talk about team execution Mike Vemoa. Kirk "SI" Maltby, Joey Kocur. Steve Yzerman. Sergei Fedorov. Brendan Shanahan —just about every player wearing red and white have come through at one. or more, times in this remarkable playoff run. And Coach Scctty Bowman is strategically putting Terry Murray to shame. The Flyers have problems in goal, on defense and making too many stupid mistakes (Did I hear Paul Coffey's name mentioned). Still, the Wings are playing a big team that can explode at any time. Watch out! Game 3 is tonight at Joe Louis and the clincher could come as soon as Saturday. Keep your Fingers crossed. 42 years of waiting for Lord Stanley's Cup could soon be over. • Macker Champs: Joel Strickland. Zac Fulmer. Dave Ockerman and Dave Wibon were the "Toilet Bowl" champions at the May 17-18 Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the "Cereal City." The four-some also received a trophy for their sportsmanlike conduct on the courts. Remember hoop fans, the Hastings Summerfest will have a 3-on-3 tournament on Aug. 23 and plans are being arranged to include a tournament for girls* basketball partcipanu as well. • From the Vikiuge to the Vikings: Lakewood senior Nick Boucher will be at Cleveland State University next fall. He received a 60 percent scholarship to wrestle at the Division I school and plans to do so at 118. He made All-State three times at Lakewood, had 156 career wins and was a State champion in his junior year. Talk to you soon. Hastings claimed its district baseball title with two dramatic wins last Saturday. The Saxons will play in regionals this Saturday at Ovid-Elam High School. (Photo by Pony Haidto) Regionals await upset-minded, Hastings Saxon baseball team A couple of one-nm ball games — both mild upsets — threw Hastings its First district baseball title in Five yean. Hastings, hosting the Class B district tournament last Saturday at Johnson Field, First stunned State-ranked Caledonia 7-6 in its opener with a great comc-from-behind effort In the district championship, the Saxons met up with a very talented Wayland squad and pushed across one run in the first inning that served as the game-winner. "They played excellent baseball; our kids really came through," Coach Jeff Simpson said. And now Simpson and his team are gearing up for regional play this Saturday at Ovid Elsw High School. Hastings trailed Caledonia 4-0 early on before eventual^ tyiqg "They didnt think that they were down," Simpson *aid of his team's determination to comeback. In the Fifth inning, the Saxons scored three more runs on three dutch hits. Mail Moore started the three-tun rally with a single, Eric Greenfield followed with another single and Josh Storm brought both runners home on a two-base rap. The third run was produced from the bat of Nick Thornton and gave the Saxons a 7-4 edge. Caledonia came back with two more runs (7-6), and had a chance to tie the game, in the seventh inning. The Scots put runners on first and second base with two outs, but Hastings* pitcher Andrew Courtright was able to re-group to record the Final out in the upset victory. Courtright allowed just two walks and struck out two to notch the mound win. Jim Abbott, Caledonia's pitcher, suffered his first loss of the spring campaign after winning 10 in a row. Matt Moore (2-2) truly was an ace in the championship game versus the Wildcats. Moore allowed just five Wayland hits and fanned four to post the shutout. Andrew Courtright (7) retires tha Anal out on a pop-up. Courtright atoo arg the Hastings' team with Its only run on an RSI In the first Inning. (Photo by Hardin) ______ Courtright, who was 2-for-3 in the championship contest, had an RBI double in the first inning to close out the scoring. Hastings played tough defense ail day with Tangle Town took a lot of effort, with a lot of backing, but the rewards will be in the faces of the smiling children like this boy on the swing set. All-Barry County tracksters honored by Hastings Banner The Hastings Banner honors the members of the 1997 All-Barry County Track Team. First place Finishers al the May 22 Barry County Track Meet make up this year's squads. Here is a look at the deserving athletes, the events that they participated in and the times that they posted at the meet: GIRLS (Delton) 10:29.45; 800: Kevin Cooney (Hastings) 2:04.42; 16M: Hastings 3:29.95; Shot Put: Ed Youngs (Hastings) 50-07 1/2; High Jump: Ed VanDerMolen 6-06; Pole Vault: Troy McCarty (Delton) 12-0; Discus: Soloman Radcliff (Lakewood) 125-09; Long Jump: Paul just one error in the two games. "It was just excellent high school baseball; our kids came through," Simpson said. "Hopefully right now we're peaking." Courtright, Greenfield, and Moore were all selected to the all-district team along with Coach Simpson. The last time Hastings won a district baseball title was 1992. Regional Schedule Hastings will face Gull Lake in the first Josh Storm makes a long stretch at first base to retire a Wildcat bate runner In the final inning last Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) game at Ovid Elsie High on Saturday at 10 a.m Gull Lake woo the district at Delton last Saturday winning over Harper Creek 3-2 ia the championship game. Dan Steiger waa the winning pitcher for the Blue Devils ia a game that they trailed ia until the euth inning. Harper Creek beat Delton in the Finney (Delton) 21-0. Shot Put: Jenna Shook (Middleville) 36-0; Long Jump: Kim Cole (Delton) 16­ 01; Discus: Jenna Shook (Middleville) 117-08; High Jump: Teri Sessions (Maple Valley) 5-0. 32M Relay: Delton 10:33.70; IM: Laura Reed (Middleville) 12.70; 16M: Jessi Davis (Middleville) 5:23.97; 400: Arin Glidden (Delton) 1:04.39; IM Hurdles: Andrea Dreyer (Hastings) 15.32; 800 Relay: Middleville 1:50.88; 409 Relay: Hastings 51.16; 3M Hurdles: Andrea Dreyer (Hastings) 48.92; M0: Mary Henson (Delton) 2:26.59. semifinals. Game 2 pin DeWitt against the host Ovid Elsie team with the start sometime atnand 12:30 pm. The winners will square off for the regional title al 3 p.m. Albion Swept! BOYS 32M Relay: Hastings 8:35.94; 100: Josh Lindsey (Hastings) 1130; 16M: Ryan Hessclmk (Middleville) 4:42.06; 400: Devan Endres (Hastings) 51.50; 110 Hurdles: Nathan DeBoer (Middleville) 16.06; 800 Relay: Hastings 1:32.27; 400 Relay: Delton 45.22; 300 Hurdles: John Bauer (Lakewood) 41.42; 2M: Paul Finney (Delton) 22.76; 32M: Zac Taylor Devan Endres won the 400 on his home course cn May 22. The district champion Saxon ball club includes (front row, left to right) Brian Dunn, Chris Stafford, Randy Lake, Josh Storm, Andrew Courtright. Nick Thornton, Eric Greenfield, Matt Moore, Larry Bailey; (back row) Assistant Coach Jack Hobert, Andy Keller, Adam Whitney, Josh Nichols, Tyler Allerding. Luke Warner, Bob Cole, Josh Richie, Adam Schultz and Coach Jeff Simpson. (Photo provided) Hastings closed out its regular season with 12-4 and 94) wins over Albion. Moore struck out 11 and walked four in Game I. Larry Bailey was 3-for-S with two RBI, Thornton went 2-for-3 with three RBI. Moore was 2-for-4 and Courtright had three RBI and went 2-fbt-3. -We hit the ball eacellent (and) played some good baseball.- Simpson said. Tboaa were two big wins for aa." In Game 2. Tyler Allerding threw the shutout for the Saxon team. Chris Stafford went 2-for-2 with five RBI and Courtright added another two RBI. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5, 1997 — Page 17 Memorable season ends with tough district defeat Jamie Lambeth makes the defensive play at second base in an almost error-free defensive day tor the Saxons last Saturday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Middle School track teams celebrate winning seasons *Thc Srhnnl track The Hastings Middle School track team* teams handed out awards for the is a look at the highlights for both s and the girls. GIRLS team finished 4-2, winning the dbmbined trophy al the Delton Invitational and taking a runners-up finish at the Comstock Co-Ed Relays. Katie Noteboom jumped 5-0 to break the high jump record and the 3200 relay team of Karey ScMachler. Heidi Schroeder, Rachel McKenzie and Salley Lyons ran a record of 11:39.3. ’ hoop campers the court June 23 The Saxon Boys* Summer Basketball , for fourth-eighth graders, will be June 23-27 in the Hastings High gymnasium. £ High school varsity coach Don Schils and five volunteer basketball players will fbnduct the camp that will feature drills, competitions and daily games. Grades fourth-sixth will hold its camp from 8 a.m.-IO a.m. Grades seventh-eighth ■ill be from 10 a.m.-noon. ?Tbe cost is $20 per player or $30 per roily. Pre-regisiration is required. Payment due by June 18. Players should wear proper basketball attire including shoes, shorts, socks and a shirt. Players are also asked to enter and exit through the west side of the high school gym because of building renovations. Giris’ hoopsters go to camp June 16-20 The Saxon Giris* Basketball Camp will take place in the high school gymnasium on June 16-20. Camp I is for girls entering the eighthnth grades and will be from 8 a.m -11:30 a.m. The cost is $30 and that includes a tihirt. The camp staff includes varsity coach Katie Kowalczyk, junior varsity coach Scott Allen, freshman coach Steve Kaiser, eighth grade coach Rich Nauta. former boys vanity coach Denny O'Mara and Hope College basketball player Rcnae Carlson Camp 2 is for girls entering the fourth- saventh grades and will be from I p.m.-3:30 pun. A $25 fee. which includes a t-shirt, is required. Kowalczyk, seventh grade coach JoAnn VandenHout. seventh grade coach Jlunie Langschied. Grand Valley State basketball player Jodi Vanderveide. Carlson and the Hastings girls varsity basketball players. I The camps feature individual attention and instruction, daily skills and drill work, guest speakers, officiated team scrimmages, individual contests and personal evaluation sheets. Registration should be post marked by June 6. Late registration will be accepted, but to register late please call the Community Ed office at 748-4418 or Coach Kowalczyk. Forms are available al the high school and the middle school. I’Players should wear proper basketball attire — shoes, shorts, socks and shirt — and use the west side of the gym to exit and enter * Any questions, contact Kowalczyk at 948­ 4409, extention 13 during the week or 868­ 6376. Individual award winners included N Noteboom mpJm ("Most Valuable Runner"), Erin Bradley ("Rookie of the Year"), Schroeder ("Most Dedicated") and Jennie Hcuss ("Most Improved"). BOYS A 6-1 season record included wins over Gull Lake, Ionia, Charlotte, Lowell, Northview and Comstock. They also placed first at the Delton Invitational and second al the Comstock Relays. Award winners were Adam Branch ("Most Dedicated"), Isaac Weeks BMost Improved"), David Ockerman ("Rookie of the Year") and Sean Tefft ("Most Valuable Runner"). 2 Golfers s The Hutings wfiball leun — during its outstanding 27-5 season — realized that the game is played in three pans. Offense, defense and how you approach the game menially. *We spent a lot of time on how to be a menial champion; to play the game to the best of their abilities." Hastings Coach Jill Withey explained And the final result? These girts are awesome," Withey said. "We're losing four seniors, but the rest of the team worked really well. We re looking forward to having back nine players." Those four seniors — Jsnette Jennings. Julie Krebs, Jodi Songer end Jamie Lambeth — contributed greatly in the 27-win season that ended al last Saturday's district championship at Hastings High. The Saxons lost to Wayland 5-3. Effort was not the problem. Collecting hits was as Hastings' had just four of them. The two teams met in the May 10 Gull Lake championship contest with Hastings collecting nine extra ham hits ia a 9-1 loss They played tough (but) were beat with hits," Witbey said of her team's Saturday performance. The girls were really pumped up for the game and went out and gave it their all." Il was all Saxons early on as Janette Jennings smacked a two-tre homer in the Tint inning with Rachel Young on second bam lo give her leam an early 2-0 edge. Wayland scored one ia the lop of third, but Hastings rallied back and also talk-d a single nm in the bottom of that ammg. The big blow, for the Saxons, came ia the lop of the seventh when the Wildcats scored four times to go ahead 5-3. Janette Jennings also had a double in the game to go along with her homerun. Krebs had the squad's third extra-base hit with a double in the fourth inning, while Virginia Jautings collected the leam'i fourth hit with •tingle "We left five braenmnen ou during the grew red committed three enon.* Withey •ref. The Saxon softball team made the most of many scoring opportunities in Its romp over Caledonia. Here, a Hastings' base runner slides safely Into second base. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Wayland defeated Middleville 13-2 in the other semifinal. Songer. Young and Jennings were all named to the all-district leam joining Lake wood's Gretchen Reed, Pearl Ward and Jennifer Mitchell BOBS MUDBOG r.’i( »• Ho.id • Ci.irKsvi h ■KTOWWW Sunday, June 8,1997 Tuesday, July 1, 1997 (At Lake Odessa Fair) Sunday, July 20,1997 Sunday, August 10,1997 Sunday, September 21,1997 In iu temifirel mmchop with CMedonin Halting, couted lo re easy 17-0 triumph collecting 13 hit, along the way. Vitginia Jomiag, had two hit, including a double and two RBL Rachel Young two hit, with a double and re RBL Ireene Jreningi banged out two hit, with four RBL Jodi Songer bed re RBI HL Jube Krete coilecred two hit, with a double and three RBI, Mensa Meaney naa a ooume ma produced a nm and Jamie Lambeth had an RBI ai^le. In total, the iwinging Saxore coBected 13 RBI in their 17 nme. Caledonia gave ep juet one walk, but aleo Ml tinee Haatinga' bitten. Jinette Joining, allowed jut one Hl, a tingle, walked none and attack out five Registration 9:00 a.m. to 11:20 p.m Pita open at 9:00 a.m. Driven meeting at 11:45 a.m. Bog begins at noon. See the big trucks! See the horsepower! see the mud fly to the sky! Fun for the whole family, bleacher, and lawn site, available. Conceuioru on For more information contact: Al Jackson • 616-693-3437 o 1o 9 30 a.in. Scramble BUY IT WITH YOUR BANK GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE 918 8366 Groceries PRELIMINARY ORDER TAX ALLOCATION 1998 Gasoline On May 19, 1997 the Bany County Tax Allocation Board met to establish the tax allocation for 1998. The preliminary allocation was estab­ lished as follows: Mills 5.87 Barry County 1.00 Townships .13 Intermediate School District Dinner At A Restaurant The meeting to issue the final tax allocation order will be held on June 2, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. in the Barry County Commissioners Room, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml. Nancy L Boersma, County Cleric NOTICE CARLTON TOWNSHIP Notice Is hereby given that the proposed budget for Carlton Township for 1997-98 fiscal year will be submitted for considera­ tion at public hearing. The proposed budget Is available for Inspection at the Township Hall at 85 Welcome Road, Heatings, Ml on Monday, June 6 between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The public hearing will be held Monday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m. Immediately following the public hearing a special township board meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 1997-96 fiscal budget. Phone 945-5990. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUB­ JECT OF THIS MEETING. Wilma Daniels Cartton Twp. Clerk WORKS LIKE A CHECK ATM CARD Use Bank in a Box - anywhere Master Card is accepted...to pay for things like groceries, gas, dinner, entertainment and much more. You can even use your Bank in a Box . card at ATMs worldwide. Interested? Call any office for more information. Your Hometown Bank Since 1886 Cirrus k. * Member FDIC �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 5,1997 Hastings golfers improve at State, finish seventh Timing is critical in athletics. In golf, it can be just as important as a course condition or a certain brand a clubs lhai a golfer prefers. The Hastings Saxons really turned it on al season's end winning the regional title al Marshall Country Club and qualifying for the Class B-C-D Slate finals al the Forest Akers Golf Course in East Lansing. But. Coach Ed vonderHoffs team wasn't just happy to qualify for Stale. Hastings scored a 402 in Friday's round and bettered that performance by eight strokes (394) on Saturday. The B-C-D teams played Friday on Forest Akers' East Course, but look their swings Saturday on the muchtougher West Course. Checkered flags taken by locals at Kalamazoo, 1-96 It's an awesome reeling to take a checkered n* To take two in one night is beyond words. Gary "Buzz" Storm, of Dowling, started second in his heat race and finished first in the Bomber Division for his first checkered flag of the season In the feature race. Storms began in the I6lh spot but maneuvered his way to his second checkered flag and first feature win. Storm, though, was not the only local racer to fare well at Kalamazoo last weekend. Gabe High, of Delton, started eighth in his Sportsman heal and finished third. In the feature. High began seventh, but finished a strong second On Friday. Middleville's Ron Finkbeiner had a third in his heat and wound up 16th in the feature. Racing resumes Saturday with a Fan Appreciation Night and the Jonny Miller Memorial. A full 3-in-1 show with Super Late Models, Limited Late Models and Factory Stocks will be run. Adult admission is$S. BERLIN RACEWAY Joe Bush, of Hastings, was third in the 40-lap feature for Late Models to highlight the local performances. Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, was fourth and Dave Sensiba was 10th. Ken Warner was the race winner. Bush is currently sixth in the point standings with 207, Holley is eighth with 178. Rob Lewis is llth with 123 and Sensiba is 22nd with 39 points Advance tickets are available for the June 11 Pennzoil Oil 10 Minute Oil Change 200lap Late Model race. Entries include NASCAR ace Johnny Benson Jr. On June 7 the ACDelco Challenge Series visits Berlin for the Berlin 300. Dave Sensiba. currently second in points, and Bob Semeker are scheduled to compete. Sensiba has a podium finish to his credit and has tallied five top 10 finishes in 10 ASA events held at Berlin. I-% SPEEDWAY Jim Maxim was second in heat two of the IMCA Modifieds and third in the fea’ure. Jake Meyerink won heat one and placed fourth in the feature event. Joe Baker, of Hastings, also competed in the IMCA Modifieds and won the heat three race. Maxim is 11th in the point standings with 80. Meyerink is 28th with 42 and Baker is ninth with 86 points. Ben Curtis claimed a checkered flag in the Street Stocks Division, beating out Gordon Abendroth in the feature. Ben Christy was third and Larry VanPutten was 15th. Curtis finished second in heal one. Christy leads in points with 113. Curtis is 10th with 92 and VanPutten is 13th with 70 points. The next event at 1-96 is June 15 when the World of Outlaws come into town. Indy 500 star Steve Kisner will be on hand along with Sammy Swindell. Question No. 10 "They're always working to improve," Coach, Ed vonertloff The Saxons' two-day score of 796 was good enough for seventh place overall, three slots in front of last year's 1 Oth place finish. "We played better yesterday than on Friday and gained six strokes on Lansing Catholic Central,” vonderHoff said. Grosse He won the Oss B C-D title with an outstanding team score of 682. East Grand Rapids look second with a 728 and Wyoming Park was third at 759. Four teams from the O-K White competed last weekend at Forest Akers with three of them taking part in the B-C-D tournament. years, shot an 86 on Day 1 and carded a 92 on Day 2. "She (Obreiter) definitely saves her best golf for when it's needed the most and this year was no different.” vonderHoff said. "She has always wanted to get better. When Tammy was a sophomore, she really wanted the leam to go (to Stale), but she went as an individual." How many signs line Old Kent Park This week's Whitecap trivia question might have many up against the fence figuring out the correct answer. The question (Question No. 10 for those keeping score at home) is Haw many fence signs line the outfield wall at OM Kent Park? If you know the answer to this question, or if you have a sharp guess, contact the J-Ad office (945-9554) -.nd ask for die sports department. If the sports department is not in, leave an answer and we'll call you back. The first right answer is worthy of four tickets to a Michigan Whitecaps* contest. Best of hick! As a junior, Obreiter finished fourth overall at the Class B-C-D season finale and wound up in fifth place a season ago. Four underclassmen joined Obreiter in Hastings' quest for excellence on the links. Juniors Sarah Bcllgraph (107-99-206), Casey Anderson (106-106-212) and Lindsay Micel (103-98-201) provided the depth that proved valuable. Two of the three posted improved scores in Saturday's second round and the third equaled her mark from Friday. ' * "This has been a tremendous group to work with," vonderHoff said. "They're always working to improve, helping each other out. Mr. Krueger (assistant coach Bruce Krueger) has helped the girls out quite a bit." Casey Anderson shows us just how much fun the game of golf can be after finishing off a hole at State during Friday's round. Pennock Pharmacy Grand Opening June 4-14 ___ Undsey Micel swings for the fareway on a somewhat windy morning in East Lansing last Friday. Hastings' Tammy Obreiter tied for 10th in the individual standings with a 178. 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Michigan 46025 File *96127274 (6/12) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5, 1997 — Page 19 GOLFERS, continued from page 18 Freshman Leah Pumford (109-123-232) also handled the pressure well in her first Stale appearance. Her scores may not have counted, but her skill shows that the local golf team should have many more shinny moments in the future. "She (Pumford) has quile a bit of potential." vonderHoff said. "Wc also expect for some of our eighth graders that are moving up to contribute next season." What the coach is saying is watch out for his Saxon swingers in 1998. vonderHoff. because of family commitments, will not coach the boys team in the fall, but plans to back for the girts' season next spring. "Wc felt pretty good with how we played." vonderHoff said. "We ll work this summer and should have a good chance of getting back (to State) next year." Chamber golf outing offers prizes, fun Placing seventh at State were the Saxons: Sarah Bellgraph. Casey Anderson, Leah Pumford, Lindsey Micel, Tammy Obreiter, Coach Ed vonderHoff and Assistant Coach Bruce Krueger. Come have fun and play golf with Hastings' finest golfers. Meet new people, win great prizes, enjoy a fine steak or chicken dinner and help boost Hastings. Thai's the way the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce describes its upcoming 11 th annual golf outing. The 18-hole event takes place Wednesday. July 30 at the River Bend Golf Course in Hastings. The four-person scramble lee-off time is 1 p.m. and the dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Golfers can check in at noon. This annual event is a perfect time to network, meet business people and have fun." Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum said. This promises to be an exciting fun day." Special features include an opportunity to win your choice of a new vehicle from Gavin Ford and Mercury. Blakensiein Pontiac, GMC and Olds, Seif Chevrolet or Hastings Chrysler. Plymouth, Dodge. Jeep and Eagle. The area car dealers sponsor a hole-in-one contest. Boys 1112 Yr. Old INvirioa a closest to the pin contest sponsored by Thomapple Motors and the Coleman Agency. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third place teams in addition to special prizes for many other teams. Also, mulligans will be sold to any one that needs lo lake one. Reservations to participate must be received and paid by July 23 through the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce (616) 945-2454. The cost is only $50 per person which includes green fees, cart, dinner and on-course refreshment*. Additional guests may sign up for dinner only at $15 per person by the reservation deadline. Last year, the Chamber Outing sold out, so please make plans early. Each player will receive a gift for playing plus there will be a drawing for door prizes furnished by the Hastings Area Chamber of commerce businesses and organizations. Business organizations can help insure the success of this important fund-raiser by xnonsorina a sign (with your businesses or organizations name) on a tee or green. For sponsorship, there are three categoric-. Gold is $150, silver is $75 and bronze in $50. Gold sponsors receive their sign on an exclusive tee or green, their logo on the outing score card and their name on WBCH's live remote at various times during the outing. If you would like to donate a door prize, please call any committee member or drop off your items at the Chamber of Commerce by Wednesday. July 23. Helping to plan this year’s event has been the Chamber Golf Committee: Chairman Jim Gray of Floor Style Products. Inc., co­ chairman Bill Love of J-Ad Graphics Inc., co-chairman Steve Steward of the Hastings Press, Tammy Daniels of the Coleman Agency, Bob Vroman of Hastings Crysler. Patrick Buckland of Buckland Insurance, Steve Wales of Flex-Fab Inc., Joe Cipdc of Flex-Fab, Mary Campbell of Viking. Lora Bowen of Manpower and Dixie StadelManshum the Executive Director of Hastings Baseball Club 13 vs Mason 10; Hastings Baseball Club 11 vs Pooervdie 20. Hastings Baseball Cub 9 vs Bellevue 17. Volleyban fell aad attend Hastings Area Schools The 78er program is a foil contact tackle hotball program provided by the YMCA of (wry County in collaboration with the (fastings Area Schools and the Hastings High |chooi Football staff. I The primary goal of the 78er program is io *e ikiUs of football can be learned. All par­ will play at least one quarter of each ; There win be eight games (four home, four •way) that wiU be played at Johnson field on Wednesdays beginning Wednesday. Sept. 3. WnaiNe opponents may be Forest Hills. East Oread Rapids. Middleville. Wayland. Hud soaviUe. Zeeland, aad Wyoming Park. Practices will begin Aug. 11. AH practices will be held al the Hastings High School foot­ ball practice fields from 3:30-3:15 p.m. Mon­ day. Tuesday. Thursday. Friday, with games played on Wednesday. An athletic trainer will be available for practices. AU equipment is provided by the YMCA except momhgards end shoes. If purchasing W-L .61-11 .51-21 .41-31 .44-28 .12-60 .7-65 Digit..................... Heatings Saxons. Ferrell Ges. Hastings Sanitary A Sand Volleyball league is being formed. First Ward Park (across from Hastings Manufacturing) will be the site for the Wednesday and Thursday evening games. The registration fee of $50 n due by June 12. Persons interested in joining this league should contact Lyndy at the YMCA Office. 945-4574. Games will start on June 25 and sludes Dixie Stadelstings Area Chamber Manshum of Commerce), Steve Wales (Flex­ Gray (Floor Style Fab), Steve Steward (Hastings Press), Products) Patrick Buckland (Buckland Insurance), Bob Vroman (Hastings Crysler), Tammy Daniels (Coleman Agency) and Lora Bowen (Manpower). Representing the River Bend Golf Course is owner Denny Storrs. 66®6—06600 fflST BAPTIST CHURCH is returned at the end of the season. Equip­ ment will be distributed during the first week of practice. 78er program will be able to use all high school facilities aad equipment such as blocking sleds, running ropes, weight room, Hocking chute*, etc. UNDER THE SCH One partner in every married couple that reaches 75 will spend some BIBie DRY CIWP time in a nursing home. A three year stay in a nursing home costing $ 150 per day will cost $164,250, and six years will cost $328,500. Nine out of ten married couples with only one spouse in a nursing home, will be broke after two years. the away games by the Hastings Area School tices is not provided by the YMCA and/or the There will be an important pre-season 5. at 7 p.m.. in the Hastings High School Lec­ ture Hall checks payable to the YMCA Scholarships are available upon request. Participants will not be asked to fund raise” for this prognun Registration All players are required to return the registration form and fee to the YMCA Office. P.O Box. 252. Hastings. MI 49058 by June 27. Any registrations received after this dale will be placed on a waiting list. Greetings from Camp Algonquin! This week, we would like to tell you about our aad ends on Friday. June 20. It is designed for the first time camper who is looking to ex­ perience some great fun at camp but who does not want to stay all day. The three hours at camp each day will be spent singing songs, playing games, making arts and crafts, and swimming There arc two sessions per day available: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Caring, individualized attention and continual positive support make this session, and all of our ses­ sions. a life building experience. Bus transportation will be provided from Central Elementary School's parking lot. Ages for If you have questions about this program, or any other programs offered, please call the YMCA at 945-4574 YMCA Camp Algonquin: Celebrating 504- years of Camping Excellence. uxounsdor ration... the American Camping Association only requires an 8:1 ratio and the Department of Social Services only requires a 10:1 ratio. Talk about individual attention! Registrations are now being taken for this years backyard learr. to swim program Classes will be offered for children ages 4 on up. Special classes for pre-schoolers, parenvchild. and grade school youth will be offered. Classes run Monday through Friday the first week and Monday through Thursday the second Classes arc 40 minutes in length Sessions begin the week of June 16. Please call the YMCA. 945-4574. for a detailed brochure is only 2 Weeks Rajoy June 16-20* MEDICAID AND LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING 12 noon - 3 pm DK thru 5” grade First Baptist Church 309 e Woodlawn Hastings - 948-8004 PRESENTED BY RICHARD HUDSON AND Crafts © Snacks ©Puppets Clowns© Games ROBERT LONGSTREET OF SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE AND YOUNGSMA, LLP TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1997 7:00-8:30 P.M. First Baptist Church 81m Your Mind'H COUNTY SEAT 128 N. HASTINGS, REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED SEATINGISL 20TH AT (i tSCtatanlt For those who have finished 6th - 8th grades June 16 -20 9 a.m. - Noon Meet at Houseman Hall at the church MEMBER FDIC �Page 20 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 5, 1997 Track stars blaze to State top finishes Saving their best for last. Area track and field athletes set school records, personal marks and earned All-Stale recognition at Saturday's Class B State finals at Lowell High School. For some, it was one last chance to make their high school marks. For others, it was an opportunity to make an early impression against the very best in Michigan. Whatever the situation. Red Arrow Stadium saw many great feats and quite a few nail-biting battles. Hastings* athletes earned two sixth place finishes, one each in the boys and the girls Andrea Dreyer bettered her finish In 1996 with a sixth place in the low hurdles at Lowell High School. Hastings' Ed Youngs captured a sixth place by going 51-3 in the shot put. Ed Youngs had an effort of 51-3 in the shot put to gain his sixth. For Youngs, the top-tier finish was sort of a surprise since he qualified 17th. Andrea Dreyer finished sixth in the 110 hurdles with a time of 15.82. A season ago. Dreyer was eighth in 16.68. FAX SERVICE Reack Good for luckthe as stars! you ■ continue your journey. Great job so far, Ryan. Dekon's Mary Henson set a school record in the 800 with sixth-place 2:21.80. Henson, just a sophomore, came into the State meet with a personal best near 2:25. The Panther boys placed in the 800 with Jason Kimbrough, Paul Finney. Jason Stampfler and Darron Williams. Delton also qualified in the 400 with Stampfler. Kimbrough. Nic Morrow and Finney. for a Bright and Happy Future to our Graduate Kenn Cross and all graduates of the Class of '97. Sydney W. Price, CPA DL Accounting A Tax Services, Inc. Radcliff, who won both events last week at the John Bos meet, will attend Western Michigan University this fall on a track scholarship. Middleville scored points in two individual events and two relay races. Laura Reed made Academic All-State and took third in the 100 with a blistering time of 12.63. T-K teammale Jessi Davis finished sixth in the 1600, finishing the course in 5:13.60. In the relays, Middleville's girts 400 team of Angie McQueen, Jessica Crowley. Lindsey Robertson and Reed took third in a school record time of 50.76, while the Trojan buys finished fifth in the 1600-meter CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The purpose of said hearing ia for the Board to hear comments and make a determina­ tion on a request by The County of Barry to construct an addition to the existing County Jail located at 1212 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan (sea map below). Legal description on said property la: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Ing on Tuesday, June 17. 1997 at 7 00 p.m. in the City Hal Council Chamber,. 102 S. Broadway, Hasting*. Michigan. The purpose of paid hearing is lor the Board to hear comments and make a determma­ Son on a request by Jeffrey W. Bruce to replace and extend an existing fence on prop­ erty located at 802 S. Church Street. Healings. Michigan (aee map below). Legal description on said property is: The North half of lots 1150 and 1151 of the City of rreksungs, Tormuny vHie^e or r.*sungs, nccoromg to recoroeu rui mereoi. Contrary to City Ordinance Section 3.4(3)<a)(1). 3.43(3)(a)(2). 3.43(3)(a)(3), 3.43(3)(b), 3 43(3)(c) (and by reference. Section 334). these variancaa. If granted, wil alow for replacement and extension of an axwting fence to be located along both Madison and Church Streets Said fence wB bo ctoeor to street right-of-way lines, property line and at a height greater than allowed by Oty ordinance. Written comments wd be received on the above request at Hastings City Hat. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Cleric at the same address as stated The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1­ 800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS THE S 26 50 ACRES OF E 1/2 NW FRL 1/4 SEC 18. EX. COM AT THE NE COR OF ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND. ON S UNE OF W STATE ST ON THE N 4 S 1/4 UNE SEC 18 FOR BEG. TH S ON N 4 S 1/4 UNE 400 FT MORE OR LESS TO A STAKE. TH W PARALLEL WITH THE S UNE W STATE 525 FT. TH N 400 FT MORE OR LESS TO S LINE W STATE ST. TH E ALONG S LINE W STATE ST 525 FT TO BEGINNING. EX W 398 FT. THEREOF EX COM AT CENT SEC 18. S 89 DEG 23' W 640 FT. CONTINUED. ON E-W 1/4 UNE FOR BEG. S 89 DEG 23' W 282 FT, N 8453 FT TO S UNE OF W STATE ST. N 89 DEG 23' E 282 FT ON S UNE SO ST. S 845.3 FT TO BEG. EX E 230 OF THE REMAINING PART OF S 26.50 A OF THE E 1/2 OF THE NW FRL 1/4 SEC 18-3N3W. EAST ;37z:» The Jail facility ia a legal nonconforming use located within a D-2 Industrial zoning dis­ trict. In accordance with City Ordinance Section 3.55(4) -the Board of Appeals deter­ mines that such enlargement will not further reduce the value. livability or function of an existing property or potential conforming use of adjoining property- as a prerequisite for expansion of a nonconforming use Everil G. Manshum City Clerk : i CUAS cttv Limn miitcrii 00 2!!L at 9:00 o.m. — the probore courtroom. Hooting,. Mkhlgon before Judge Skhord H Show on the petition of Bamako Castelefn requewIng O.meke Cottoloin and Willie Heckord bo appointed perYoung who lived of *722 Holl Sd.. Hoaring*. Mkhlgon and who died April 24. 19*7. end re­ questing aha th, will ol tho doewnod doted OcSer JI. It” Creditor, of tho deceoMd ore notified ihot oil EAST _____JL CLINTON L2L i JOO So JZ ■‘02*00 •ci:» :m. ■»!5 i 414 -00 Hie No. 97-22123-5€ 344-40-7110. TO AU INTmSTH) PGtSONS: ph; nor WEST LEG NOTICE Written comments wil be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Cleric at the same address as staled above. c'o I 00 Mary Henson, of Delton, set a record with her effort in the 800-meter run. CITY OF HASTINGS COM IN CENTER SEC 1833. S 89 DEG 23' W 640 FT ON E-W 1/4 LINE FOR BEG, S 89 DEG 23' W 282 FT. N 845.3 FT TO S UNE W STATE ST. N 89 DEG 23' E 282 FT ON S UNE SD ST. S 845.3 FT TO BEG. EX N 17FT. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1* 800-649-3777 MAD ISO' relay with a clocking of 3:27.40. Middleville's boys had four points. Hastings had three and Delton tallied one point. St. Joseph won the Class B team title by placing second in the final event, the 1600-meter relay. Dowagiac led Sl Joe after 16 events, but the Bears finish in the 1600 gave them 47 points to Dowagiac's 46. In the girls team results, Detroit Renaissance won the championship with 46 points and Corunna took second with 42 points. Middleville registered 15 points, Lakewood scored 12, Delton totaled three and Hastings had three points. Notice it hereby given that the Hasting. Zoning Board of Appeals wil hold a public hear­ Ing on Tuesday. June 17.1997 at 730 p m. In the City Hal Council Chambers. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. 207 E. Mill St., Hastings, Ml 945-9518 or 948-8371 CITY OF HASTINGS I Lakewood and Middleville were also represented in the star-studded fields. Addi Radcliff was third in the discus (143­ 0) and the shot put (38-2 1/2), scoring 12 points for her Lakewood Viking squad. Nic Morrow chugs hit way toward the finish line as part of Delton's 400 relay team last Saturday at State. J TO । . rtn of the dote of publication of thH notice. Notice tU-J l-HZI JIO -TO ji: nsii «to H ST. *?i' m EAST hatchery park Moy 31. 1997 Joffm J. GouIoozg (P44497) 1225 W. Stem Sl. (414) 945-2255 torrwic* Caston and Willie Hedtord 1722 Holl Rd. Hostings. Ml 49058 (WS) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 5, 1997 — Page 21 Three candidates seek two school • board posts at Maple Valley by Cindy J Smith Staff Writer Voters will choose among three candidates ' to fill two, four-year positions on the Maple Valley Board of Education in the annual school election Monday, June 9. , The candidates include former director of £ transportation Gerald Adrich, incumbent Al­ * lison Avery and local business owner Wayne K “ Curtis. Incumbent Tim James also will run •* unopposed for a two-year term. Each of the candidates was interviewed and ’ asked 10 questions about education issues. The following is a summary of the candidates and their views: The questions I. GAY: What would you do if you learned that a teacher in your school system £ was gay? 2. CHARTERS: Some say charter •' schools are innovative educational alternatives, others say they’re a sneaky way to fund private schools. What do you think? < 3. PROPOSAL A: Do you think >. Proposal A has delivered what it promised Nwhen it was passed by voters three years ::ago? 4. PRAYER: How do you feel about . prayer in school? -• 5. QUALITY: Do you think public schools are failing to educate young people? •- Why or why not? < 6. SEX ED: How do you feel about Z teadung sex education in the schools? 7. CHALLENGES: What are the "* biggest challenges facing the local schools - and what do you propose to do about them? k 8. TAKEOVERS: How do you feel < about prospects that the state will take over < local school districts deemed not doing a X goodjob? X* 9. BOND: What are your views l concerning the bond issue at Maple Valley? ’ 10. WHY YOU: Why should voters choose you over your opponent? Gerald Adrich Aldrich is no stranger to the school system. Most know him from the bus garage, where he recently retired as transportation superintendent following 18 years, beginning behind the wheel. , "Something that I have enjoyed immensely," he said. "Now, I’d just like to give Maple Valley four more good years." GAY: "We do have gay teachers at Maple Valley. You just accept them unless their life style is affecting our students." CHARTERS: He said he doesn't believe that charter schools have affected Maple Valley to this point. "In some areas they are a problem. They can and do hurt public schools. But we haven't had a problem at Maple Valley. yThere is nothing we can do about them -anyway." • PROPOSAL A: Aidrich believes it has ‘indeed been beneficial to most taxpayers. And on funding for schools, he said if there -isn’t enough to go around, maybe it's time -to change spending habits. < "They have done what they said they -jwould. It's been a great savings to property •pbwners. It has also forced the schools to tighten their belts, and make them more ennfrinus of their spending habits." PRAYER: "I feel that it should be a ,-personal choice for every student and kLITY: Aldrich said that at least al Valley he felt that chi Idren were get Sling a quality education, and commended 'those who had the foresight to restructure ^Classrooms, saying that the reorganization of E ^Classrooms was also beneficial to kids. "The district is doing well as far as the Quality of education, especially in the lower ;<rade levels," he said. "I feel that the move lo restructure the elementary grades is work­ ing except perhaps for the way that the division was made. I still feel that grades three, four and five should be at Maplewood and sixth-graders at the Kellogg building." SEX ED: "The need is certainly there." I CHALLENGES: "Our biggest challenge in today's world is making sure that these students get a quality education, while operating on a limited budget. That budget will continue to be a big challenge in the years to come." He went on to say that the budget problems facing schools today are an even bigger concern in Maple Valley, searching for a new superintendent who can practice creative financing. "It will take a lot of creative financing. good discipline and a sharp person to assure that it gets done!" he said. TAKEOVERS: Aldrich believes that if things aren't up to par. the state should step in. "I think it's their responsibility. Il will force districts to put forth the best possible effort to see to it that they don't fail." BOND: Aldrich isn't afraid lo say that he voted against the recent bond issue. He said he felt that when proposed there weren't sufficient plans. "Let's not make big decisions and just give them (the Board of Education) a blank check." he said. They need to itemize needs much further and need to justify their plans " He went on to say that he felt plans to add on to other elementary buildings while eliminating the Kellogg building for the elementary students was a big mistake "We should be utilizing that Kellogg building. I still feel that the church building is sufficient for the alternative education program. That program is new. Let's see how it pans out first and not make any big decisions " WHY YOU: "I feel al this point I have four more years that 1 would like to give back to the school and lo the community." Allison Avery The only incumbent running for a fouryear term is also a teacher and a parent, and feels that it's that insight that will be most beneficial to the board. GAY: "I would do nothing. A person's sexual orientation is his or her own private and personal business." CHARTERS: Are they innovative or just a sneaky way to fund private schools? "I think they're a little of both," Avery said. PROPOSAL A: Avery has mixed feelings, but feels that it was at least a step in the right direction. "I think at least it was a start toward helping the financial hassle school finance is in these days." she said. “It seems like things are a bit belter because of it, at least temporarily." PRAYER: Avery says no. "I don't think its appropriate, because church and state are separate." QUALITY: She said that schools aren't failing to make the grade and blames many of today's problems on society in general, and the lack of parental support in some cases. "No. schools aren't failing to educate young people." she said. "We live in a complicated society right now. People have many issues to deal with, and that includes children. "Many kids arrive at school unprepared for the day's tasks and challenges, due lo things that are or aren’t happening in their lives. Schools are being asked or expected to provide many more services than ever before. As a result, education has come to include many more elements that just aca­ demics. When parents, teachers, and school systems all work together, children receive a fine education." SEX ED: "It think it’s OK. Children need to leam about this and schools have appropriate curriculum. Why not have them implement it." CHALLENGES: "Funding and decent facilities. The Board of Education needs to work together toward solving these problems." TAKEOVERS: "I don't like the sound of il," she said. BOND: "I am definitely for the bond issue," she said. "Maple Valley needs impTOifcdfaahtRbfot'duf thi Wren" WHY YOU?: "I have a strong interest in education, being a teacher, a parent and a life-long learner myself. "I feel that I'm a person who sees and listens to the many different viewpoints be­ fore deciding for myself." Wayne Curtis Curtis will be recognized by many voters as a local businessman. Curtis Machine and Tool has been in Nashville now for 18 years. He is a 1988 graduate of Maple Val­ ley, active in the 4-H program and has young children v.ho are Maple Valley students. GAY: Curtis says he only has a problem if their lifestyle affects Maple Valley kids. "If they kept it to themselves, it's their business," he said, "but if it affected our kids in any way, it would have to be stopped. Personally I don’t approve of their lifestyle." CHARTERS: "They're nice for some, but a sneaky way to fund private schools." PROPOSAL A: Curtis say's he's not happy with it. "Now most school districts are struggling to make ends meet,” he said, "and prices keep going up. "I'm happy that taxes are coming down for some, but I'm scared for the schools. One of the reasons that I am running for the Board of Education is that we need people in there that can come up with some different ways to make things work on limited funds. I want to assure that Maple Valley is around for my kids, they're just getting started." PRAYER: It's a personal choice and needs to be somehow defined to eliminate any problems, according to Curtis. "It is no problem in school, but needs to fall into some kind of category," he said. "And no one should he forced to participate, that's wrong." QUALITY: Curtis said things aren't perfect, but be blames parents and kids, not the school system. "It's up lo parents«. .id kids to make certain that they are getting all out of their educa­ tion at Maple Valley that they can,” he said. "I would like to see more alten^tives offered though. Some of those ideas that could be discussed at board meetings include pro­ grams like vo-ed and apprenticeship programs." SEX ED: It definitely needs to be taught in school according to Curtis. "Too many parents don't deal with it at home,” he said. "And these days it's impor­ tant. AIDS is too scary to ignore ” CHALLENGES: The biggest is funding, according to Curtis. "It's back to the money issue." he said. "Right now there doesn't seem to be any answer as to how to handle it. I want to get inside (on the board) and help to do whatever we can to resolve that issue." TAKEOVERS: Curtis says in theory the idea is probably all right, but how practical? "The big question is, if the state takes over a school, will they have the resources or manpower to do any better,?" he asked. BOND: Curtis was among supporters of additional classroom space at Maple Valley. He disagreed, however, with asking the community to also support additions for the new track. "I’m * firni believer |hat sports should fund themselves? tie said. "I'd rather see them raise prices at the gate lo pay for improvements." He also said, however, that the bus garage situation needed to be changed, and he most definitely was for additional classrooms though. "I would like to see them do away with the portables," he said. "But I am concerned that they called this a ’bare bones' plan. Maybe they need to cut back even more. We don't need an extra gym." He also said that he felt with some changes, voters in the district could be convinced to pass a bond issue that would provide additional classrooms. "It was a close vote," he said. "It wouldn't take much to convince voters to get rid of the trailer park behind Fuller Street." ANNUAL Allison Avery Tim James DELTON LOCOMOTIVE, continued from pace 1 business became defunct and owed the state money from a $2<0.000 Community the Maple Street property in Delton, making the county the sole owner. The county hired an attorney last year to proceed with foreclosure and ensure that the county would not be liable for the more than $1 million of liens that had been on the property. In 1994, the County Board wanted to fore­ close on the abandoned Dehon Locomotive Works and turn it into a business incubator, but that did not materialize because of the legal complications. In other business, last week, the board: • Heard that no problems were found when the Michigan Departmem of Transporuticn recently inspected all vehicles and maintenance procedures at the Bany County Transit. "That is quite something when you think of how old the vehicles are," said Commissioner Sandy James. , Development Block Grant to expand the business back in 1986. The company manufactured collector scale model trains for about seven years. A few years after receiving the state grant, company officials filed Chapter 11 and then eventually for bankruptcy. Delton Locomotive Works was founded in 1983 by Robert Schuster, who sold the company to Benton Harbor businessman Leroy Patterson in 1989. Patterson filed for bankruptcy the following year, shut down the company and abandoned the buildings. The company's equipment and rights to manufacture the highly-detailed G-gauge, 1/24 scale Delton Locomotive trains were purchased by Clarence Slaughter of Power Manufacturing Co. in Caledonia. » The st^te bap.sjgqe4 off the mortgage p(. Pennock Hospital Congratulates our 1997 Graduates! Robin Tibble Ann Cusack Patrick Hadlock Kristen Hampton Diane Hart Stacy Lake Joseph Matthews Tracy Moore Deborah Shafer Timothy Spahr Hastings High School Kellogg Community College Grand Valley State University Kellogg Community College Kellogg Community College Kellogg Community College Kellogg Community College Kellogg Community College Western Michigan Unr.ersity Kellogg Community College SCHOOL ELECTION PENNOCK HOSPITAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN To the Qualified Electors of (616) 948-3115 1009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 HASHNGS AREA SCHOOL DtSTRCT THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 9, 1997 You're ready to face the world. The place (or places) of ELECTION are indicated below: MainStreet Savings Bank will help prepare you for whatever comes your way with our Free Checking account and an ATM card to access your money wherever you go. HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AND PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL I Graduates, bring in a copy of this ad for a box of free MainStreet I | checks when you open your new checking account. Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: ROBERT S. CASEY (Four Year Term) STEPHEN NATHAN WRIGHT (Four Year Term) The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 a.m., and remain open until 8:00 p.m., of the same Election day. Dated May 27, 1997 Hastings High School Charlotte High School Best wishes to M din Street’s own special graduates! Donald A. Myers Secretary, Board of Education Hastings High School MAI^fTREET SAVINGS BANK fi) Member FDIC Hastings • Lake Odessa«Charlotte * Grand Ledge �Page 22 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5, 1997 Hasting* ELECTION, continued from page 1 4. PRAYER: "There's always been prayer in school, especially before a test." 5. QUALITY: "With the academic accom­ plishments 1 see in our young people com­ ing out of both Hastings and other nearby schools. 1 think they're doing an adequate job of educating. There's always room for im­ provement. just like there is in any voca­ tion." 6. SEX ED: "As a board member. I'd want to look over the materials that were proposed to be given to the students. (Judging from) the newspaper, some of the materials some school districts in other states are giving the kids I couldn't approve of." 7. CHALLENGES: "Continue to educate our college-bound youth and make every ef­ fort to have every youngster given the skills lo make a living." 8. TAKEOVERS: "If I were the state I’d look long and hard before I initialed taking over public schools. Local districts are some of the last vestiges of local government we have in our country, and I would give guid­ ance. encouragement and help to those dis­ tricts that would potentially be taken over." 9. WHY YOU?: "Al the present time Hastings has an outstanding board of educa­ tion. Whichever candidate is chosen I feel will serve to the best of his ability." 10. CHARACTER: "Character education is a responsibility of the parent or parents. Students showing signs of good character in school should be rewarded." Wright, 40, lives in Hastings, is mar­ ried, and has four children ages 19,17,15, and 10. He is a graduate of Plainwell High School, has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Grand Rapids Baptist College, a master's of divinity degree from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, is working on a master's of theology, and will be be­ ginning a doctorate program in Old Testa- Stephen Wright Robert Casey menl studies this coming fail at Andrews University in Berrien Springs. "Part of my first master's degree was spe­ cific to education," he said, "so 1 have some understanding of educational philosophy, theory and practice." Prior to becoming a minister, he held var­ ious management positions with Service Master Co. He is president of the Because We Care parent network, secretary-treasurer of the Hastings Area Ministerial Associa­ tion. and volunteer chaplain for Barry Com­ munity Hospice. Wright will leave his position as pastor of Pleasant view Family Church July 19. He is in the process of interviewing for other jobs, including an administrative position at a Grand Rapids seminary. "It is our intent to remain in the Hastings community if at all possible," he said. His answers to the questions were as fol­ lows: 1. GAY: "My observation is that the gay lifestyle is inconsistent with the lifestyle be­ liefs of most of our community. At the same time, the law of our land has been in­ terpreted to allow gay individuals lo function in mainstream society. So there are two con­ flicting perspectives to guide in this sensi­ tive circumstance. If the teacher was effec­ tively completing their teaching responsibil­ Oongftatu&itions to the Graduating Class of 1997 and Best Wishes to Our Graduates ■Bl Meghan Kaiser Adam Henninett David Frisby ities without promoting their lifestyle in the classroom, while not comfortable with the circumstances, 1 could be tolerant of the teacher remaining in the classroom. If the teacher began promoting their lifestyle in the classroom in contradiction to community and/or school system character values, then it would appear that the process for dismissal should begin, within the confines of district policy and procedure." 2. CHARTERS: "I find no reason not to continue those charter schools which are in­ novative and which are positively contribut­ ing to our educational system. If some char­ ter schools were started from the premise of a sneaky way lo fund private schools, this would appear to be inconsistent with the in­ tent of the law. and they should seek funding 3. PROPOSAL A: It is my undemand­ ing that the intent of Proposal A was to make educational funding more equitable. That 11 appears to have done. 1 do not think Proposal A was intended to entirely solve the enormous challenge of funding education in our state, and it does appear that we have more work to do to make the funding pro­ cess better, more effective, and even more equitable." 4. PRAYER: "With me being a pastor, this is obviously important to me. We need to remember that the Christian faith is a voluntary faith; we serve God with our lives because we choose to do so. So 1 think the educational environment should allow for those who desire to pray to do so; but 1 am not comfortable forcing students and teachers to participate in prayer.” 5. QUALITY: "Our standard of measure of the quality of the educational system is whether or not the graduates of the system are able to function effectively in society at large. In some school systems they are fail­ ing to meet this standard. This is so indi­ cated when a signifies! number of students cannot read, write or do arithmetic property. However, regarding Hastings Area Schools, for the most part we are meeting this stan­ dard. I also observe that there are individual failures. The tension and struggle is to help these individuals succeed without relieving them of their responsibility to contribute to their education." 6 SEX ED: "S«« education when done xppropnxlely xnd u the appropriate grade ieveU can be good and helpful lo lhe com­ munity. Pan of lhe appropriate meuage of tex education should include reasons for V>stinence until manage and consequences lo Ute individuals involved and the community if abstinence ia not practiced. * 7. CHALLENGES: (One challenge is) "to help ensure that Hastings Area Schools are fielded appropriately aid the dollar, are being spent effectively and wisely. We need to be­ gin by asking the question. "Wha priority is the education of our children? aid make fi­ nancial decisions accordingly, which will some face difficult choices a both the local aid stae level, which we need 10 be prepared to do." Wright said other challenges include leach­ ing technology, teaching character education, and addressing lhe continued growth of the community and lhe resultant increases in the student population. "As a school board member I understand tha I have a responsibility lo help manage Congratulations to all of the 1997 Graduates I Paul Hughes <&est Wishes To Our Special Graduate... Music Center yg “ 130 W. Slate St.. Downtown Hastings. 945-4284 • • • Throo Choert for tho Grad1 STATS OF SNCHIQAN CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals wfll hold a public hearing on Tuesday. Juno 17. 1997 at 700 p.m in tho Cty Hal Cound Chantiers. 102 S Broadway. Hastings, Michigan DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ■> - ----- *----------* — HXmUIaM IIIIAIMJ Ounrivuu Wswltefwsl Notice of Drainage Board Mooting for tho Determination of Practicability •a awtam wM KA. 4*. ef IM*, aa amanrie* Marshal Street. Ilertnji. Michigan (tee map below). Legal description on said property is: Lot 1260 of the Cty. formerly VBage, of Hasting*, according to the recorded Plat thereof. CUDDY INTERCOUNTY DRAIN The proposed garage would be located 2.6 feet from her west side lot line. Section 3.153(b)(2) of tw amended Ordinance requrea a minimum side lol line setback of 6 toot in tho R-2 Residential zoning district. None* B MMBV OHNN, that on October 14.1006. a petition waa Had w«h Robert W. Shader. Bany County Drain Commissioner, praying lor the cleaning out. rWocxtng. Written comments wil be received on the above request at Hastings Cty Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hasting*. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be drected to the Hastings Cty Cleric at the same address as stated above. The Cty wil provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings Cty Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777. widening, deepening, straightening, tiling, extending along a highway, or adding branch­ es lo a drain known and designated as the Cuddy Intercounty Drain. WWSMAB, The Drainage District lor the : Cuddy Intercounty Drain includes lands wtttir the following counties and their respective municipaiities Bany County: Yankee Springs Township and Allegan County: Wayiand Township; and WHBNBA*. a certified copy of said petition was served upon Lynn B. Fleming. Allegan Everil G Manshum City Clerk County Drain Commissioner and Day Wyant, the Director of the Michigan Department of Agrculture by Robert W. Shaffer Bany County Drain Commissioner. NOW TMIMPOM, in accordance with RA. 40. of 1956. as amended, a Drainage Board MM 435 00 432 00 436 meeting of the Cuddy Intercourtty Drain wN bo hold at 10:00 am. June 19. 1997 at the Yankee Springs Township Hall. 2S4 N. Briggs Rood. MxMevNe. Ml 49333 in the County of Bany. to determine the practicabMy of said improvement. STREET CLINTON 438 00 439 00 440 00 44J NOW TMMMM, all person owning lands (table to an assessment lor bonoHa. a 00 whose lands will be crossed by said drain, a any municipality affected, are requested to be present al said meeting. «they so desire. Pubkc comment wM be received at the moat­ ing. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations fa affective participation in tho meeting should contact the Drain Commissioner in the county which they reside at the numbers noted below (voice) or through the Michigan Relay Canter at .-800-649-3777 (TTY) at least one week in advance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, a other assistance If anyone wishes to submit written comments poor to the date d the meetrig. a has any questions regarding this notice, they may contact tho following County J12L 45a 00 457 453 00 00 SB ■nd ica. .iGL JC3 ’’kdtSHALL- SITE 460 00 461 00 co2 51 0( LTTE Street Drain Commissioners' dices: <63*00 461 10 464*00 IE! 403 00 476 00 ■475" 4 02 00 to Lynn B Fleming Allegan County Drain Commissioner 113 Chestnut Street Allegan. Ml 49010-1350 (616) 673-0400 Robert W Shafter Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 W. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4879 Dated at Lansrig, Michigan. May 29. 1997 __ ja? __1221 -I2EJ SOtfTH WEST aTrtfcET 490’00 I I * ’ 48T00 STINGS SCHOOLS 40?; 00 h Sharon Boyle See Hnat. ELECTION, rt.rlnu.d page 13 Electronics and Appliances TTroHu] INC. Elwood Bowers Thrvv ChvQfi for tho Gtod1 KING’S £AVI« . . DELTON SCHOOL BOARD continued from page IS Dan Wyant Direct d Agriculture By: Stephen P. Shoe Deputy for the Director P.O. Box 30017 Lansing. Ml 48909 (517) 335-4497 die National Career Development Amocolion, the Michigan and National Cuts De­ velopment Associations, and the National Employment Couiuekx't Aaaodatioa. His answers to the question were as fol­ lows: 1. GAY: "In and of ittelf. being -gay" (a sexual orientation) is naan issue that ia the public's concern. Behavior, contrary to pub­ lic law or unbecoming of a person ia any profession should be addressed as circum­ stances dictate " 2. CHARTERS: "Charter schools cm sometimes offer opportunities in a variety of disciplines that public schools would find cost-prohibitive. By and large, however, il is my belief that public education can deliver quality education equal lo anything any other system can offer." 3. PROPOSAL A: "No. Il has been sup­ planted by too many ocher funding schemes that basically offset what Proposal A waa in­ tended to do." 4. PRAYER: "Students (or anyone else) should never be asked to pray against their own belief system. Allowance* should be available for personal reflection, and if that includes an individual's act of preying, so be it It, in and of itself, is commendable." 5. QUALITY: "Absolutely not! Schools all over the stale are yielding excellent ex­ amples of well-educated, capable graduate! Not that there isn't plenty of room for im­ provement, but Delton Kellogg stand* out aa one of those exemplary districts through its Quality School initiative." 6. SEX ED: "What is sex ed? I* it about teaching kids to have "safe sex" or bow to avoid pregnancy? Or is it about basic biol­ ogy? I believe kids (boys and girts) should be taught an effective repertoire of behavioral responses to be able to abstain." 7. CHALLENGES: "Integrating commu­ nity and societal needs with educational out­ comes — to access community intaxsts and couple them (with) curriculums — specifi­ cally, readiness to work (or matriculate), cit­ izenship and community responsibility, drags (substance abuse), teenage pregnancy, and dropout rate." 8. TAKEOVERS: "Wouldn't like it al all. However, it’s not very likely in the case of Delton Kellogg. whose MEAP scores have risen steadily over the past several years. This, in large part, reflects the excellent leadership by the school board and the ad­ ministration." 9. WHY YOU: "Other than a lot of expe­ rience in education at the secondary, adult ed and graduate level. I am confident that who­ ever is elected will bring a sense of com­ mitment to quality schools and offer the best service they possibly can." 10. CHARACTER: "1 think kids are a lot more capable than we often give them credit for. They can be generous, giving, and truly caring. Curriculum that teaches and fosters good citizenship, including those values and characteristics that our community holds to be good, upright and moral are all issues that are appropriately addressed in school" �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5,1997 — Page 23 Kiwanis Club hears about local newspaper business by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Hastings Ki wan is Club last week learned from Battle Creek Shopper News edi­ tor and writer Joyce Ryan about how the lo­ cal J-Ad Graphics company developed. Ryan said that she was 4 years old when her parents, the late Mel and Alice Jacobs, decided to buy the Reminder from Faye Green. The family bought a house on Jefferson Street in Hastings and built a garage on to il that became the place of operation for the business. Things there were hectic since the phone number for the business was the same as their home number. "People would call day and night," Ryan said. She said that she and her brothers John, Fred and Steve Jacobs, used to help with the business even at a young age. All four siblings now comprise the com­ pany's board of directors. Through the years the Reminder steadily grew from a 12-page paper to the 80-some page publication it is today. As the operation grew, she said, the fam­ ily bought an old dairy farm and built the building on it. which is now the office and production headquarters on Broadway. iStory hour features cows, milk truck Joshua Vandewarker (left), Jessica Vandewarker, and Luke Domke (front) surround a mechanical cow thars been hanging out at the Hastings Public Library recently as part of the promotion for a special Dairy Month story hour. The event takes place at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, June 6. at the library. Michigan Milk Producers Association communicators Ruby Cairns and Mary Javor will lead the special activity, where students will have an opportunity to pet real calves and look at a milk truck. BUDGET, continued from page I cuts in building maintenance expenditures; foregoing $78,000 in expenditures for new buses; cutting back 24 percent in the amount of instructional materials, including books, that are purchased; and reducing a full-time secretary lo half-time. Schoessel said some of the district's prin­ cipals have indicated they may want to shift some budgeted items in their buildings, keeping the total expenditure the same but changing individual items. For instance, he said, the middle school principal would like to keep a full-time counseling secretary posi­ tion intact, instead of reducing it to a half­ time position, as was proposed in the new budget ; No action was taken on lhe budget because passage is set for the June I0 board meeting. The board did lake other action Monday, however. It approved lhe last of lhe agree­ ments paving the way for the district to ob­ tain dty sewer and water services for the new elementary. This one was between the city of Hastings and the school district. The agreement approved by the board Monday was previously approved by the Hastings City Council. "We've had a long road to get to this point." Schoessel said. Differences of opin­ ion between the city and Hastings Charter Township as to how the city would provide sewer and water and who. if anyone, would be able to tie into the school's lines created a months-long delay in finalizing contracts. In other action, the board approved a $48,522 expenditure for playground equip­ ment for Star Elementary. The money will come from the $22 million 1995 bond issue. And the board approved a low bid of $20,000 submitted by Sign Source of Grand Rapids to change signs in the district so they are in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Some of the changes re­ quired are adding Braille to the signs, and po­ sitioning them in presenbed accessible loca­ tions. Hast. ELECTION, cont. from page 21 that growth and be a good steward of the as­ sets of lhe district." he said. 8. TAKEOVERS: "State government usu­ ally does not do an effective job at some­ thing that should be handled at a local level. If the district needs to be reformed, then fine, reform it. But this should be handled at the local level with appropriate assistance from the state when necessary." 9. WHY YOU? "I am not running against Bob Casey. I am running for the Hastings Area School Board, as is Bob. Bob has unique contributions which he would make to the board, as do I. with my business and ministry background, family, school, and community involvement. It is the voters' choice which set of unique contributions they desire for lhe next four years for our school board." 10. CHARACTER: "By not teaching character, we say that character is not impor­ tant. All wc need to do is look at society at large, and our inner cities specifically, lo see what happens when character is not taught. So the question becomes whose character values are going to be taught. I think there ought to be a community process to identify what are the core character values we hold as a community and what we want taught in our school system, with all of the commu­ nity represented m this process. It may be something as simple as the Golden Rule: 'Do unto others as I want others to do unto me.' I think most if not all of us could agree with that standard. Think how different our world would be if wc all strived to live it." She added that the family decided to branch into some of the smaller communities in Barry County outside of Hastings to give them local papers of their own. These publi­ cations are lhe Mapk Valley News for the Nashville and Vermontville areas, the Lake­ wood News for the Lake Odessa, Sunfield, Woodland and Clarksville areas, and the Sun A News for the Middleville and Caledonia The Hastings Banner, purchased in 1981, coven the hard news in the Hastings com­ munity and Bany County. Other publica­ tions are produced and published at the com­ pany. such as The Weekender and the Real Estate Weekly. Many other companies send their publications to lhe Hastings office to be printed. Gun Lake resident saves boater’s life Officers with lhe Barry County Sheriff’s Department Marine Division said a Shelbyville resident may have saved lhe life of a boater involved in a Sunday accident on Gun Lake. Sheriffs deputies said a boat operated by Scott V. Thomas, 29. of Warren and carrying three passengers overturned at about 1 a.m., throwing all four people into the water. They gll clung to the hull of the boat, jVArrig night. Al 5:30 a.m.. Shelbyville resident Dave Laman awoke lo lhe cries for help, bui could not see anyone. Laman then took his boat onio Gun Lake and searched until he found lhe victims clinging to the boat about 600 yards off shore. He transported the four took Chester Staniszewski. 46, of Hamtramck to Pipp Hospital in Plainwell for treatment of hypothermia and a mild heart attack Thomas and the other boaters, Margaret Staniszewski. 47, of Hamtramck and Lisa Langan, 23, of New Baltimore, were not investigation. Sheriff's officers said there is a strong possibility that without Laman's aid, Mr. Staniszewski would have died. HASTINGS TjL- Gw <4 Youryf Su Ku Gr Tok Car of Yaa Bah Don’t Put Your Baby’s Health On The Line. Congratulations.. Ryan said that since the Battle Creek paper has grown over the years, she goes to many different events. She does pre­ publicity articles now because it is not possible for her to get to everything, though she tries to do as much as she can. Though Ryan lives and works in Battle Creek, she visits Hastings every Wednesday to help put lhe Shopper News together at the main office. Ryan is a graduate of Aquinas College. She taught for a while, then later went back to working for lhe family company. Over the years, she said, she and brother John have done special "In Focus" articles about people in lhe community. The Jacobs family eventually bought the Marshall Community Advisor and in 1975, bought the Shopper. Since Ryan was living in Bank Creek, she decided to help by taking a couple of pictures and writing a couple of stories and eventually she was writing nearly all of the articles and editing them The Shopper started with a dozen pages Joyce Ry«n The Reminder coven Bany County; the Community Advisor coven Manhall, Albion and the eastern quarter of Calhoun coven Battle Creek and the entire western half of Calhoun County. CITY OP HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that tha Hastings Zoning Board of Appeete wW hold a pubtic hear­ ing on Tuesday, Juno 17. 1997 al 7:00 p.m. in tho City Hal Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. Tho purpose of said hearing is for tho Board to hear comments and make a determina- roeidonco located al 212 East Francis Street. Hastings, Michigan (see map below). Legal description on said property is: Lot 5 Block B. Charles H. Bower's Addition to foe City of Hastings. Contrary to City Ordinance Section 3.173A(a)(1) in foe AO zone (which reterencee Section 3.173(a)(1) in tho A-1 zone), this variance, it granted, wM alow construction within the req used minimum 6 foot setback from foe side yard lot Written comments wil bo received on foe above request at Hastings City Hal, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49068. Request for information tnd/v minutes of said hearing should be directed to tho Hostings City Cterk at tha same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD can relay servtaec 1­ 800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum OtyCfork AVHNV WOODLAWN X2 X JX2 JO, ’oca* ao EASTINGS MLT act co 003 CO 1T£ 2* 00 W.V.ti 008 00 Victor E. Lewis a? x 302 X Good Luck in Marine Corp. We’re so proud of you. Congratulations to all of our 1997 Graduates! AQUINAS COLLEGE Tim Burbank Employee BAKER COLLEGE Mackenzie Pierson Daughter of Chris Pierson FERRIS STATE Matthew Miles HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL (Coat’d.) Sarah Miles Daughter of Terry Miles Denial Norris Son of Bob Norris Jeremy Radvansky Son of Steve Radvansky KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Melissa Basore Employee Son of Terry Miles GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Diane McCulligh Employee GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY Stephen McCrumb Son of Judy McCrumb HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Cassandra Miller Granddaughter of Jan Aspinall Deanna Bolo Daughter of Linda Bolo Darcie Bolo Daughter of Linda Bolo Emily Dipert Daughter of Diane Dipert Jordan Foreman Daughter of Salley Foreman Shauna Golyar Granddaughter of Kathy Golyar Damon Gonzales Son of Paul Gonzales Brandi Meek Daughter of Carol Herbig LEAP-LAKEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Anthony Carey Son of Mickey Carey MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Terri Sessions Daughter of Mary Jo Holton Jeffery Powers Son of Barb Powers MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL Don Elkins Son of Rick Elkins MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Jonathon Marsh Son of Gayle Marsh WESTERN UNIVERSITY Koris Keast Employee �Page 24 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 5, 1997 COURT N€WS: Hastings area home receives damage in Monday fire Fire fighters from the Hastings and Thomapple departments were on the scene for about 2-1/2 hours, as a fire damaged the Rutland Township home of Dennis and Andrea Storrs. The fire caused over $200,000 worth of damage to the house and its contents and began in a vacuum sweeper, Hastings Fire Department officials said. Fire officials said Dennis Storrs was home at the time and suffered second- and third-degree bums to his hand. DRUMER WANTED for local cover band. Call 948-2620. GARDENER Defreed, exper­ ienced, ask for Mary. 616-945-9712 FOR SALE 1999 PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE Runs great, looks great $2700 call 948-8618 days or 948-0618 evenings. 2 YOUNG FEMALE FERRETS, 3-ticr cage, base waterer A feeder $200. 945-4205____________________ AKC POMERANIAN PUP Shots, wormed, female, $225. 616-948-8888. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY STH, 1-4: Incased off M-37 between Middleville and Hast­ ings al Fairview Estates. New Cape Cod 1760*q ft, finished, 2 baths, mam-floor utility, oak cabinets and trim, 4 bedroom, 2 stahl garage with concrete drive on nice end lot, $135,000. 765-3133 1997 APHA TOBIANO red dum filly, two tone trailer, mill creek mraaar spreader and tone METROPOLITAN TITLE COMPANY LOOKING for harness. Call 948-8442. experienced title examiner. Please send resume to: Metropo­ litan Title Company, P.O. Box •96 JET SKI, small GMC van, 3 282, Hastings, Ml 49058. trailers, *73 Skidc, John Deere 210*, John Deere 400+, *84 Toyota 4x4, trailer axles, misc 7TH ANNUAL GRAND tree stands, ice shanty, and more. REVUE, Ionia Fairgrounds 367-4676___________________ June 7-8. Arts & Crafts Show... SAILBOAT HOBIE CAT 16, Flea Market... Auto Swap... Collectibles... Antique Pedal with trailer $750. 795-9036 Toys... Classic & Vintage Aulos (including sale lot)... Tractor W. ' :l, //••.-, Show... Model Contest... ABANDONED FACTORY 50-60's Music... Games, REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 Contests, Trivia, Prizes Galore!! and 4 bedroom mobile homes Free Parking $2donation (under Custom built far walerbed, 1st 12 free). Proceeds benefit Ionia time home buyers program County Sheriff Posse and available, win relocate free if Commission on Aging. necessary. No payment until VENDOR SPACE AVAIL­ January of 1997. ABLE. Contact Linda 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. (616)-527-3792/days. LARGE SELECTION OF 3 (616)-527-3402/evcs for infor­ mation or reservations.______ wide bamm^Ve take trades. 1993 ROCKWOOD Sleeps six. $1,200 OBO. 616-948-8749. Call 1-19O472-9694, msntfon tide ad and receive fret central air with any new home porchaae. PRE«ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS. National company swatding dealership in open market Higii profit poten­ tial Coustrectioo or sales. (303) 759-3200, Ext 7900 ANTRIM COUNTY: 4.92 Beautiful Acres with bulldoaed clearing. Ideal camping spot Close lo State Land. $9,900, $500 down, $13(Vn», 11 • Land Contract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 or www.aoriheralandco.com. 3 GOOD ACOUSTIC GUITARS $65 to $220. 945-4205 AKC MALE A FEMALE German SbepherdS, can use for breeding $100 for both. 948-3784____________________ DISPLAY CARPET: Starting at $1.00 to $3.00 sq. yd. Many colors to choose from. 616-948-8334________________ FOR SALE: RCA seketdivision video disk player in good condition with 25 movie disks $35. 9454205_______________ RETIRING CONTR ACTERS FULL SIZE TOOL BOX CAP. A 486 PX computer, modem hard drive A floppy disk drives. Oil paintings of all kinds. Traffic signals. Can be seen at 3931 Birryville Rd., NashviUe. SOLOFLEX EXERCISE MACHINE with butterfly attachment. Almost new!! $300. 616-945-5516 FOR RENT: EFFINCENCY IN Hastings, sepcrate kitchen, dinette and bath area, some stor­ age, $300mo. plus deposit and utilities. For application 616-792-2384 if no response, leave message.______________ HASTINGS- Large 4br^ home, 2H baths, fireplace, all kitchen appliances. Storage building, near school, churches, shopping. Security and cleaning deposit, references A credit check required, $775 per month. 616-9454330________________ LAKEFRONT WALL LAKE, DELTON Modern 2bd, one year lease, references and depo­ sit. Phone evenings or weekends. Call 616-623-8218. CHIMNEY REPAIRS and new. Also, brick and block work. Free estimates 616-765-3004. EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, stump grinding, resonable rates, free estimates, insured, bucket track. Call Randson. 616-945-2545. PAINTING HOUSES, BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING, etc. Reasonable rales, free estimates, insured. Call Randson Hestcrly Painting and Tree. 616-945-2545. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message ONEIDA FIELD MARKET June 21-22, recreational market place. Open 10:00 tm. Exhibi­ tors, collectables, auction, maze, entertainment, food, putt-putt golf, twilight concert 6/21. 3 miles west of Grand Ledge, Benton Rd. P.O. Box 406, Grand Ledge, Mi 48837. 517-627-7114._______________ OPENING AT OAKVIEW AFC HOME Large private room. 616 948-2352. II. Il U.tttl.,/ ACCEPTING APPLICA­ TIONS for Nashville Subway for part-time. Afternoon, even­ ings and some weekends. Apply at Shell Speedy Mart, 133 S. Mam, Nashville. No phone calls. ALL STUDENTS: Local firm has summer work openings, $1025 to start No experience necessary. Work with other students. Call 616-245-3882 CLEANING OFFICE BLDGS Part-time evenings. Call 616-792-4200._______________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl, Freeport, Ml EOE MAINTENANCE MECHAN­ IC and machine repair for a local Hastings manufacturing company. Must be experienced in machining and welding. Send resume to Ad *534 c/o The Banner. 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml. 49058 PART-TIME CASHIER must be able to work nighu and weekends. Apply at Tom's Market 241 E. Slate Rd. Hastings.___________________ PROGRAMMER ANALYST We are migrating our operating system from VSE to MVS and are seeking a Programmer Anal­ yst with project leadership skills and a strong technical back­ ground. COBOL programming experience including CICS Command Level is required. Knowledge of VSAM and Assembler is desirable. Apply to: Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. 4(M E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Mi 49058. A Hopkins man was sentenced to prison Thursday for his role in two break-ins this year of Thiss Auto Body in Rutland Town­ ship. Aza B. Anderson, 20, had pleaded guilty in May in District Court in two separate cases to breaking and entering. Prosecutor Dale Crowley recommended a prison term, given Anderson's history of juvenile and felony of­ fenses. Crowley said that Anderson had "vic­ timized [Thiss] not once, but twice." Anderson's attorney. Terry Knoll, called Anderson "a pleasant and likable" person, whose criminal activity was due to a severe drag problem. Knoll said Anderson has tried lo kick his addiction and has gone 8-12 months stretches with no drug use In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher said Anderson still had something worth saving "and I know you've had some problems in your life, but you can't keep us­ ing that as a crutch." He said he had been prepared to follow the probation department's recommendation of a five- to 10-year prison term, but instead decided to sentence Ander­ son to 3-1/2 to 10 years in prison with credit for 36 days served. The sentences will ran concurrently. In other recent Circuit Court business: • Greg T. Mulder, 30. of Ionia, was sen­ tenced to jail xi one count and had sentenc­ ing delayed on a second. He had pleaded guilty in May to a charge of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct against a teenage girl. In exchange for his plea, sentencing was delayed on a charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct and a charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct dismissed. Crowley said the sentencing guidelines called for a two- to five-year prison term, but lhe plea agreement would have Mulder on probation for the fourth degree charge with a maximum of 12 months in jail, as well as the delayed sentencing on the second degree charge. He said lhe victim believed the agreement did provide for punishment, adding, "Given the uncertainties of a trial, we ask the court to follow the agreement." Mulder's attorney. James Goulooze. also asked the court to follow the plea agreement. He said Mulder is aware how his actions have impacted the victim and the victim's family. In imposing sentence, Fisher said. This certainly is a circumstance that would justify a prison sentence." He said that because of Crowley's elements, he would delay sen­ tencing on the second degree charge to May 28, 1998. Fisher sentenced Mulder on lhe fourth de­ gree charge lo five yean probation with 12 months in jail, $500 in costs, a $500 fine, a $150 forensic fund fee and a monthly proba­ tion oversight fee. He granted Mulder work release and ordered him to attend mental health and/or substance abuse counseling and to not be in the immediate company of a minor under 16 yean old without another re­ sponsible adult present who has been ap­ proved by the probation department • A former Dowling man was sentenced to jail for violating his probation. Crowley said he agreed with the probation department's recommendation that Steve M. Patterson Jr., 18. be sentenced to six months in jail. Crowley said he was in agreement because of Patterson’s background, juvenile record, severity of the offense and his per­ formance on probation. Patterson's attorney, Carol Jones Dwyer, said. "I'm hard pressed to view this matter in any way other than a recurring problem." She said Patterson had been a productive cit­ izen when he lived in Saugatuck with a for­ mer employer. Dwyer said Pattenon's proba­ tion officer did not want to him to live there, because the employer is believed to be a homosexual. She said Pattenon has nowhere else to stay and if he lives in Saugatuck with the former employer, he is then in violation of his probation. In questioning why Patter­ son deserved six months in jail, she said, "Mr. Pattenon is scared. He thinks he’s 6 a.m., attend mental health or substance abuse counseling and complete his high sckjoI education. • Sleven D. Roddy. 17, of Bellevue, was granted youthful offender status McDowell said it appeared Roddy's inci­ dent was an act of impulse, in which he took a drill and a Nintendo game from a partially built home. She said youthful offender status would be appropriate. Roddy had been charged with breaking and entering a build­ ing with intent to commit larceny. Roddy’s attorney, David Dimmers, said Roddy had been very open and willing to ac­ knowledge that he had made a serious mis­ take. He asked the court lo grant youthful of­ fender status, adding Roddy is pursuing a; better life, working for the City of Battle Creek. : In imposing sentence. Fisher said, "What happens from here on is up to you and your actions — not just what you say." He said he was taking into account the fact that Roddy had no prior record. In granting youthful offender status, he sentenced Roddy lo two years probation and $250 in costs, with restitution to be deter­ mined. He also ordered Roddy to be in his residence between midnight and 6 a m. and enroll in vocational training. POUC€ B€AT: Man held in domestic violence RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man has been charged with aggravated domestic violence following a May 26 incident in the 2900 block of South Wall Lake Road Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the victim told them had taken Brum L. Shriber, 35, home before he grabbed her by the throat and threw her into a door jamb then threw her to floor again. She said after she was on the floor, Shriber began choking her, aad if not for the intervention of two witnesses, she believed he may have killed her. Police said the victim had a bloody nose, an extremely red throat and that it appeared there was a finger print imprinted on her neck. Shriber told police the victim had been telling lies, trying to make him look bad in front of his family. He also said she came into his home when he told her not to, and pushed him after he told her to leave. Shriber also told police he sometimes blacks out when he loses his temper and didn't think he had choked her. Shriber is scheduled for a pre-trial conference June 17. Man charged with fleeing, resisting NASHVILLE — A Vermontville man has been charged with fleeing and eluding, reckless driving and resisting and obstructing following a May 27 pursuit by Nashville police. Nashville police said Spencer L. Shumaker, 25, was al the intersection of Pearl and South Main Street when he displayed a middle finger to a Nashville officer and crossed his motorcycle over the center tine, forcing police to hit a curb to avoid him. Police said they began a pursuit and Shumaker began passing other vehicles on the left and right sides of northbound Main Street, reaching speeds up to 95 utpK Police pursued Shumaker into Eaton County and said he began popping wheelies and trying to kick oncoming vehicles. He then turned into a field and fell down. When police ordered him to lay on the ground, they said he got back on his motorcycle, went a short way and fell down again. Police then pursued Shumaker on foot through the field and said when they caught up to Shumaker, he punched the officer, cutting his face. They said while rolling on the ground, Shumaker punched the officer several more times, before he was handcuffed with the assistance of a citizen and a retired Michigan Stale Police officer. Shumaker is scheduled for a June 11 preliminary examination. Charges pending in Saturday accident HASTINGS — Hastings City Police expect to bring charges against a Grand Rapids man following their investigation of a May 31 accident. Police said Walter T. Reed, 32. was east bound on State Street when he ran a slop light al Broadway, colliding with a northbound van driven by Jacqueline L. Tebo, 60, of Hastings. Police said Tebo was thrown from the van, landing about 50 feet from the van. Police described Reed as having a strong odor of intoxicants and as being hostile and physically uncooperative while ambulance crews attempted to treat him. He was transported to Pennock Hospital while handcuffed to prevent him from throwing his hands about. Police said they found in Reed's vehicle, two empty beer bottles, an empty can of malt liquor and a cardboard cigar box that had an odor of marijuana. Police said Tebo is recovering from her injuries. Four injured in Hastings accident HASTINGS — Four people were rent lo Pennock Hospital fol lowing a two-vehicle accident a the inttneetton of South Street and Broadway. Tuesday. Hastings City Police said Daniel R. Kendall Jr.. 25. of Spring Chy, Tenn., was west bound of South Street when he failed to slop for a slop sign and struck a south bound pick-up truck driven by Harold J. Curd, 71, of Delton. Kendall, his passenger Destiny L. Roscoe. 19. of Hastings. Gurd and his passenger Maxie L Gurd. 75, of Delton were all taken lo Pennock Hoapital. Police said the accident is still under investigation. Man cited for drunk driving in crash YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Michigan Stale Police troopers cited a Hastings man for drank driving following a May 24 accident on M-37 west of Peets Rood. Troopers said Dean J. Barry, 26, was east bound on M-37 when he lost control and ran off the road to lhe right, sliding clockwise. Barry's vehicle then rolled twice before coming blown il already." Fisher replied, "I can't work with someone on probation who doesn't report to their pro­ bation officer and in answer to your ques­ tion. Ms. Dwyer, that's why he deserves an­ other six months in jail." He added that Pat­ terson had not paid any of his $750 in fines to rest facing west. A preliminary breath test registered a .16 blood alcohol level. A .10 blood alcohol level and costs. "Why shouldn’t 1 say, ’well, he didn’t work on probation, so I should just lock him up for an appropriate period of time’?" Fisher concluded. He ordered Patterson’s probation continued, with nine months in jail and credit for 161 days served. He also ordered Patterson's fines and costs be paid in full in man, following a pursuit May 27. Police said they first saw the man fail to yield al a yield sign posted at lhe Dibble and Bond intersection. After they turned on their lights al East Stale Street near Clinton, police said the man accelerated to speeds up to 100 m.p.h. later driving through a stop sign at lhe intersection of River and Starr School roads at a speed of 75 m.pJi. With the help of Michigan Stale Police units and a citizen listening to a police scanner, six months. stop, but he refused to do so. The man told police he saw the Hastings police car turn around to pursue him and he decided to flee because be had a suspended license and did not want to be stopped. He told police he thought if he pulled over he might go to jail, but if he ran he might not. Police are seeking charges of fleeing and eluding, reckless driving and having an expired • Ryan P. Kearney, 17. of Middleville, was granted youthful offender status after he was charged with second degree home inva­ sion and committing larceny in a building. Crowley recommended a sentence of no more than 30 days, while Kearney's attorney, Frank Hillary, asked that any jail time be less than 30 days. Hillary said Kearney un­ derstands the ramifications of his actions and is now trying to get his high school educa­ tion. In imposing sentence, Fisher said he would follow Hillary's recommendation "and give you the opportunity to show me and the probation department that you can follow rales." He sentenced Kearney to two years proba­ tion with five days in jail and credit for one day served. He was granted work release to attend school and ordered to pay costs of $250 Kearney may perform community ser­ vice in lieu of his costs. He was also ordered to be in his residence between midnight and is considered drank driving. Hastings man leads police on pursuit HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are seeking charges against a 27-year-old Hastings police tracked the man to a home on South Bedford Road. A woman who was a passenger in the car told police she told lhe man to pull over and operator’s license. Prairieville Twp. park broken into PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Prairieville Township Police investigated a break-in of lhe Prairieville Township Park last week. Police said the break-in occurred sometime between 11 p.m. May 26-6 a.m. May 27. The culprits used a jack handle to pry open the door to lhe gate house, where they stole about $65 in change. They also entered an unlocked women's bathroom and pulled the door off a bathroom stall. Cause determined in business fire HASTINGS — Hastings Fire Department officials report that a malfunctioning refrigerator has been identified as the cause behind a May 23 fire at Precision Auto Body on Railroad Street. The blaze required the services of the Hastings and Thomapple Township fire departments. No injuries were suffered in lhe fire. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-06-12.pdf 09fa96e2933c2f21a831c18b28dcb8ff PDF Text Text School board election results City budget to be decided See Plage 2 See Page 3 F’STIHG*1 PUBLIC LIBRARY ,THE Baseball, golf athletes honored See Pages 10, 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 pi S CHl’RCHST 4'. .Sr 1Hi3 ANNER F iGS VOLUME 144. NO. 24 THURSDAY. JUNE 12. 1997 PRICE str News City Hall sale Briefs a ‘done deal’? Otoritoa M u axpoctag a lacoad crowd for ta I6tk arorol JMtart Day car dn«r rod swap awat aad baeroaa of Ika Inga Maaban. sararal adjasawaaB will kava a> be awde. The lanaatina aaca ia tke past win rot ba opaa rotil 3 gro. Saaday aad CkroBro Part Road win ba owe way, headiag aorth. all dw way lo Mirer Road. 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The bead, leads ap at roaa ta and hiph actaol raamroMSatata, has a foap-sundiap tradition of proviap 9464409 or 945-9766. The Anerican Ditataa Aaooaatioa •nil sponsor its fourth aaaual Greaser Girod Rapids -Toor de Caro* Srotay. Jroe 22. to tke Yaakae Sprint Racroadoa Ana. Cydiau wiU be ridi^ to nta toonsy for diaboro research and ttatoiro The three rentes available will bo 30 kilometers. IOOK and a 13-able ■otoBaia bike nail The repistration fee is *25 prior to the event and $30 on the day of the event. All riders must raise a tototaro at *73 ia ptodpro For acre irfonaarinn, or to ropiator, call (616) 243-1477 or IMO-TOUR m. by David T. Young Editor If the real estate firm representing Rite-Aid Pharmacy meets the conditions of a purchase agreement, Hastings* sale of City Hall and adjacent property is "a done deal." according to City Manager Howard Penrod. Penrod made the comment al Monday night’s City Council meeting in response to remark' made by a local citizen. Angelic Cooper asked the council lo re­ consider selling to Ludwig & Karas of Farm­ ington Hills, which is representing Rite-Aid. She maintained that Rite-Aid will pul up a one-story warehouse that wil* be incompati­ ble with the neighborhood look that includes the historic Barry County courthouse and Adrounie House. "I just cant picture a Rite-Aid on this spot,** she said. I don’t see why this (site) shouldn't be part of city or county govern­ ment.** The city opened the sale of City Hall, its parking lot and adjacent property lo the west to public bid. It originally asked for a mini­ mum bid of $500,000 and then lowered it to $415,000. Ludwig A Karas offered $500.00P for the site al the comer of Broadway and Stale. Barry County made three bids, one for $315,000, another for $425,000 and iu last was for $265,000 plus the Commission on Aging building downtown, which it valued al $165,00. The value of City Hall and its adjacent property has been independently assessed at just under $410,000. The city is selling iu headquarters because it is moving to the current home of the MainStrect Savings Bank, which is con­ structing a new site on West State Street be­ tween Wendy's and Subway. Penrod said the City Council two weeks earlier had decided io enter into negotiations with Ludwig & Karas because il had met the condition of the public bid. The county, though it included the COA building, had chosen not to meet the minimum bid of $425,000. **1 have to tell you it's a done deal if Rite­ Aid complies with the conditions of the sale.** he told Cooper. "Right now there is no way to sell it someone else." He said though Rite-Aid hasn't made it clear what it will do with the site if il buys, the city could suggest the retailer keep the - building consistent with the look of other buildings in the neighborhood. Dorotha Cooper expressed her disappoint­ ment that the city was unable to work out a deal with Barry County. She said the comer of Broadway and State should bouse a gov­ ernment entity. Mayor Frank Campbell replied, "We've worked many hours with the county and it (negotiations) deteriorated. We have a re­ sponsibility to our citizens." Penrod said he will announce to the City Council whether Rite-Aid meets or doesn't meet th? vcrHiHorx 1’1- but cau­ tioned, "If they do cveryti ing we expect them to do, we'll have a sale." The city manager defended the council's decision to sell City Hall to the highest bid­ der. "I don't think the council members should go back on their word," he said. "The county had ample opportunity to bid. Personally, I would have liked to see this become part of county property, but apparently they didn't feel it was worth what we did." Angelle Cooper asked if something could be done with City Hall because the building *44 CITY NAU, pagB !• miles they complete or there can be flat pledges. Those who would like lo participate can call Dee Lowell at 941-3704 or pick up pledge sheets at ICS Travel. Great Lakes Design or MainStrect Savings Bank. Hastings High School graduates Joshua Duits and Sossity Wolfe were among 188 seniors receiving diplomas during commencement ceremonies last Friday. Behind Dulls Is paraprofessional Sue Waters. For more information and photos on the H.H.S. graduation, see inside. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Bradford White buys commercial heater company by Mary Warner Staff Writer Bradford White Corp, ended five years of operating separate residential and commercial water heater companies last Sunday when it acquired full ownership of its commercial heater facilities from American Waler Heater Co. of Tennessee. Bradford White's commercial and residen­ tial divisions have been split since 1992, when Bradford White salaried employees pur­ chased the residential water beater division from S.A. Brewing Holdings Limited (SABH) of Australia. At the time. SABH owned both commercial and residential heater divisions of Bradford White. After the split, the commercial division, called The Commercial Works, operated un­ der a joint venture agreement between SABH and Bradford White. Residential and commer­ cial manufacturing facilities remained in the same Middleville complex. A portion of SABH's holdings, including Commercial Works, was then formed into American Wa­ ter Heater Co. Bradford White's purchase of American Water Heater's interest in Commercial Works will probably result in the elimina­ tion of several of Commercial Works' 18 salaried positions, according to a Bradford White spokesperson. "Seven or eight people possibly will be without jobs at the end of the week," the spokesperson said. Jobs being eliminated are those duplicating existing positions within Bradford White, including engineering, pur­ chasing, accounting and secretarial positions. All of Commercial Works’ 78 hourly workers will be kept, the staff member said. According to the spokesperson, the origi­ nal split between residential and commercial manufacturing operations led to accounting and record-keeping problems that will be resolved as a result of the ownership change. Having two separate entities "was very confusing for ail of us, especially for the au­ ditors," the spokesperson said. Since Bradford White salaried employees purchased the residential heater division, the company has experienced a lot of growth in sales, particularly overseas, and has under­ taken several expansion projects, including a new warehouse, new research and develop­ ment laboratory, and new 175-space parking lot. President and CEO A. Robert Carnevale said having sole ownership of the Commer­ cial Works plant, property and equipment "allows Bradford White to continue to ex­ pand iu manufacturing and distribution ca­ pability, supporting iu dramatic growth." Chief Operating Officer Richard Milock said the company "needs some room for expansion, and now we have some property we can expand on." Bradford White may continue to supply commercial water healers to American Water Heater under the terms of the purchase agreement. The addition of Commercial Works will bring to nearly 800 the number of people Bradford White employs. The company is the largest employer in Barry County. Felpausch to sell Lake Odessa store Jaycees planning bikeathon event The Hastings Jaycees will have a B ke-A-Thon to benefit St. Jude's Chil­ dren's Hospital to 9 aro. Saturday morning. June 14. The fund-raise, will sun to 9 aro. al the home of Paul and Bonnie Ballinper. 127 S. Hanover, Hastings. Riders along the one-mile course a ill be sponsored according lo how many Joining commencement Your honorary mayor Hastings student Natalie Pennington was invited by Mayor Frank Campbell to serve as honorary mayor at a recent City Council meeting. Campbell said he invited her after she and other Northeastern Elementary third-graders had toured City Hall last fall. After the students had returned to school. Pennington was then elected mayor by her fellow third-graders, he said. by Jason Carr Staff Writer Felpausch has announced that it will sell iU Lake Odessa grocery store to Portland na­ tives Jerry and Linda Huhn. The Huhns have operated Huhn's Food Center in Westphalia for seven years and arc affiliated with Spartan Stores of Grand Rapids. "The new owners came and asked if we were interested in selkng (the Lake Odessa store] and we sort of procrastinated and then decided to go ahead and sell it." said Roger Jones, Felpausch Vice President of Public Relations. "Lake Odessa is a great commu­ nity, but small, and to be perfectly honest, the store wasn't large enough to do the things we want to do in our stores." Felpausch will continue lo operate the Felpausch Pharmacy within the Huhn Food Center. Jones said the pharmacy did not come up in sales discussions. Felpausch expects the transition to occur “...the store wasn't large enough to do the things we want to do in our stores.' -Roger Jones within the next 30 days. Felpausch and Huhn's are working together to maintain staffing of all current positions. Jones said if some staffers want to move to other Fel­ pausch stores, they will have that option. "At the same lime, the new owner said he'd like to hire all of them so everyone will have a job somewhere. No one is being put out on the street," Jones said. Jones said Jerry Huhn is a former associate of Felpausch and plans to be a "hands on" owner �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12, 1997 Retired educators call Engler an enemy of public schools by David T. Young Editor Two former Delton educators took aim at Gov. John Engler and his Republican col­ leagues in the Stale Legislature, portraying them at the First Friday forum as enemies of public schools. Melvin Goebel, former teacher and princi­ pal. and Gordon Christensen, former teacher and union official, outlined their objections to some of the things Engler and the legisla­ ture have done lo public education over the past six years. Chnstensen flatly called the moves "a right-wing conspiracy, a plot to destroy pub­ lic education." He focused particularly on three develop­ ments: the "Schools of Choice" plan, a pro­ posal for a voucher system and implementa­ tion of charter schools. He said Schools of Choice sounds like a News Briefs Historical Society picnic is June 19 The Barry County Historical Society will have its annual picnic at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at the Bernard His­ torical Museum, 7135 West Delton Road The one-room school, hospital, coun­ try store, blacksmith shop, implement bam. seamstress and the working wind­ mill will be open for tours, there will be annual reports from committees and election of officers and board members. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service and perhaps a folding chair. Jean Solomon and Claire and Nellie Richards will be hosts for the evening Music day camp will be July 7-11 The Thomipple Art, Council will sponsor a week-long day camp July 7­ II at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fixh Hatchery Part. The camp, directed by Joe LaJoye. will be for band students entering sev­ enth or eighth grades this tall. The stu­ dents will be exposed lo'fundamenial concepts on their instruments and there will be some small group and large en­ semble instruction. A concert will be presented al the end of the week. The camp is open to all students in Barry County. Enrollment information has been sent lo band instructors in the Delton. Maple Valley. Lakewood. Thomapple Kellogg. Wayland and Hast­ ings districts. Students will be accepted in the order that lheir enrollment malenals are re­ ceived For more information, call LaJoye al 948-4409 or 945-9766 Grief recovery classes planned Barry Community Hospice will offer two grief recovery class scries, one for newly bereaved family members starting Monday. June 23. and another for those who already have gone through a previ­ ous series and don't want to stop yet. For those who have gone through Grief Recovery I. but don’t feel comfort­ able yet letting go of a group with which to share. Grief Recovery II will be held for five consecutive weeks, starting at 5:30 p.m. and running to 7:30. The class series for the newly be­ reaved families will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. starting the same day. The two different groups will overlap for a half hour, allowing for more inter­ action and to help first-timers see that it is possible lo grow and heal. For more information, call the Barry Community Hospice office at 948­ 8452 ‘Joseph’ program set for June 19 "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19. at (he LeasonSharpe Hall, Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The cast includes 45 community members, ranging from grade school to adults Becky Oexler is director. Sarah Fisher is the choreographer and Sarah LaJoye is assistant director. The main roles will be assumed by Josh Warren as Joseph. Sarah LaJoye as the narrator and soloists Eldon Cassell. Tony Bowne. Josh Cook. Adam Shultz, Jcremj Workman. Ji>shua Anderson and Doug Hunt. The musical is based on the biblical story. It was the first collaborative work by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice, who later went on to do "Jesus Christ Superstar." All donations at the door will go di­ rectly to the First Presbyterian good idea on the surface because il suppos­ edly enables parents to send their children wherever they wish within an intermediate school district. But each school district is funded differently per pupil oy the state, from $5,400 to $8,000 per student, and until the inequities are dealt with properly, the plan isn't fair. Christensen said vouchers, though they aren’t legal yet, "would be the demise of public schools." Under such a plan, the state would send money to the family and the stu­ dent could select any school he or she wanted to go to. The problem, Christensen said, is that many private schools won’t lake all students, they have requirements. "They won’t lake kids who are handi­ capped. who are learning disabled," he said. "It costs more to educate those kids." Therefore, the poorer public schools. LifeWalk to help women’s center A three-mile LifeWalk lo raise money for the Alpha Women's Center will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14. Registration will be held at the center (136 E. State St. in downtown Hast­ ings) one half hour before the walk. The route will go past the middle school and high school and Pennock Hospital. A celebration, including face painting, candy and refreshmenu, will be held at the conclusion. Each walker will be asked to get sponsors to pledge to the Alpha Wom­ en's Center, a crisis pregnancy service, and a satellite of the Grand Rapids cen­ ter. It opened in Hastings in January 1996 and served 116 women during iu first year in pregnancy testing, free counseling and information about choices, maternity clothes, baby clothes and counseling women who have had abortions. The Hastings center, sup­ ported by five local churches, handled iu first adoption case within the last year. For more information about the walk or pledges, call 948-9013. Immunization clinic planned । TTk. Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment will hold an immunization clinic from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Health Department. 110 W. Center St., Hastings. No appointment is necessary, but par­ ents should bring their children's immu­ nization records. Most immunizations are free. For more information, call the Health Department at 945-9516. Country, bluegrass on tap at Showcase An evening of bluegrass and country music, featuring the Lonesome Moon­ light Trio and the Singing Strings, will be performed at the Musicians Showcase tonight at 6:30 at Arby's Restaurant. The Lonesome Moonlight Trio, from the Kalamazoo, will make iu debut at the Showcase. One of the members is Pat Mertaugh, who used to play fiddle, banjo and his own invention, the Merdawg, with the Sweetcorn String Band. He and James Cooper and Pete Humphreys are regulars at the Cooper Cafe near Kalamazoo. The Singing Strings, made up of members from Middleville and Grand Rapids, use mandolin, autoharp, bass, fiddle, banjo and guitar to play their country and bluegrass music. Members are Lee and Lucy Patterson, Red and Ella Kimble and Gar Buhrer. Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. Golf tournament to help Habitat The third annual golf tournament to raise funds for the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. June 14, at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Proceeds will held the local Habitat build iu 15th house in the county, on South Street in Hastings, for a local family in need of decent housing. The event will be a two-person scramble for both men and women. Par­ ticipants may pick their own partners or Habitat volunteers will pair up partners. Entry fee is $35 for green fees, a cart for 18 holes, a snack after the first nine, lunch after 18 holes and prizes. Deadline to sign up is Saturday. June 7. For more information, call Norva) Thaler at 945-5139. Chuck Monica at (616) 671-4086 or Rosie Collins at 945-4478. Habitat for Humanity is an ecumeni­ cal Christian ministry of volunteers who build decent, affordable houses and sell them at cost to needy families. Re­ cipients are required to put in "sweat eq­ uity." besides paying for the house without interest. which has to accept everyone, would be the only places disadvantaged children would be able to attend to get the services they need. He pointed out that Delton public schools not long ago had no special education teach-. ers, but now there are eight or nine, so there is ample evidence that more and more youngsters need special education Christensen said vouchers "steal from the poor and give to the rich," so "poor people will have less and less resources to support people who go to private schools." The third of this troika is charter schools, which are legal. Christensen said that 60 percent of charter schools today formerly were private or religious. He contended that many represent a "back door" lo enable pri­ vate or religious schools to gain tax funding. Christensen said charter schools do not provide students with services that arc re­ quired of public schools, services such as transportation and free and reduced price breakfasts and lunches. He added that a majority of the charters are elementary schools, which are cheaper to run that secondary schools. Despite these advantages, they have fared no better in testing. "We must have excellent schools, not is­ lands of excellence for the few," he main­ tained. In defense of public education, he noted that 23 of the first 25 astronauts were prod­ ucts of public schools. He said the United States has more 15- to 18-year-olds enrolled in public education that any country in the world. And he said test scores arc going up, de­ spite what politicians say. The only students who took the ACT pre-college exams 30 yean ago were those in college prep pro­ grams, but now all take the test and scores are climbing. "If you a lie often enough, people finally will believe it," he said. He said that kids are getting a better educa­ tion now than ever before. The High School Proficiency Test, which now is taken by high school students, is a pobrical sham. "How would you like to take a test where you have no idea what's on the test?" he asked. "This is a deliberate attempt to make the schools look bad." "Let's all be charter schools," he sug­ gested. "Let's not take from the public fund and give it to the privileged schools. "1 don’t think your educational opportuni­ ties should be determined by where you live or who your parents were. The kids in Del­ ton deserve the same opportunities as those Retired educators Gordon Christensen (left) and Melvin Goebel spoke education issues at last week's First Friday forum. in Grosse Pointe." In a discussion with the audience. Bob Dwyer pointed out that the amount of knowledge available has exploded "exponen­ tially," particularly in the last 50 years. "There aren’t enough hours in a day to teach kids whai they need to know," Chris­ tensen replied. "Gov. Engler proposes to ex­ tend the school year, but not reimburse the people who would be required to be there." But with so much happening in the Delton school system these days, he said he found it a difficult decision last year to retire. "There are exciting things going on in Delton," he said. "Il's no longer a top-down administration." For example, he noted that the most recent school budget was hammered out by a spe­ cial committee of three teachers, three school board members and three administrators. "This is an exciting time to teach in Del­ ton," he said, adding that he credits outgoing Supt. Dean McBeth with guiding the for­ ward-looking system. Goebel, who ran for a seat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners last fall, focused most of his comments on state fund­ ing support for educators' retirement bene­ fits. He said the state is trying to move from a defined benefit system to a defined contri­ bution system. Under defined benefit, school employees have been able to get a full pension, benefits to spouse in case of death and comprehensive health insurance. In recent years, much of this has been picked up by local school boards and teachers, with the stale's tab being reduced. However, with a defined contribution sys­ tem. nothing is guaranteed. •? Goebel said teachers have contended that they should have benefits equal to those of­ fered to lawmakers. They said. "If it isn’t good enough for you, it shouldn’t be good enough for us." *e said. Goebel said there was legislation passed last December, while the House was still dominated by Republicans, which enabled the defined contribution to kick in. However, it is optional and not compulsory. He added that Engler and the GOP have tried take a portion of the retirement funds and invest it in high-tech industries. He op­ poses the move because it could result in teachers* funds being used to promote one political party (Republican) over another (Democrat). The governor also is trying to abolish the State Board of Education and have its wsponsibilities absorbed by the State Superin­ tendent of Public Instruction, thereby trans­ ferring power from a publicly elected body to one of his appointees. Another move against educators has beena proposed bill to forbid public officials and school employees to be elected to offict, thereby eliminating double dipping. Goebel said this is purely a move designed lo punish Kornstadt retires next month at National Bank ofHastings After 37 years in banking, Larry Komstadt Sr., chairman and chief executive officer of National Bank of Hastings, will retire from daily operations at the bank. Technically, Komstadt’s last day on the job will be July 4 and a retirement celebra­ tion in his honor will be held a few weeks later at the Hastings Country Club. Komstadt's career in banking started at Lu­ cas County Bank in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio. He spent 10 years there, be­ ginning as a trainee in the bookkeeping/proof department and leaving as assistant cashier. In December 1969, Komstadt received a call from "Mr. Michigan Banker." Don Jef­ fery, telling him of a great opportunity in Hastings. Komstadt interviewed with Robert Sherwood, who was bank president at the time, and joined the National Bank team in February 1970. Over the years, Komstadt has been in al­ most every position in the bank, from assis­ tant vice president to chairman of the board. He was named president and CEO in 1989. Komstadt said he will continue to serve as the bank's chairman of the board for a few years, leaving the daily responsibility of the bank in Steve Wasserman's hands. Wasser­ man became the bank's president, chief oper­ ating officer and director in January. Komstadt has been active in banking ac­ tivities over the years, especially with the Michigan Bankers Association. He has served as chairman of the Consumer Credit Committee and has been a member of the Bank Management Committee, the Execu­ tive Council, Legislative Council, Personal Committee and the Educational Commitlee. In Hastings, Komstadt served on the City Council and was mayor pro tern for three years. He was chairman of the Downtown Development Authority for 10 years and was a volunteer fireman for three years. Currently, Komstadt is vice chairman of the Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees. He is a member of the MBA's Educational Committee, the Hastings Kiwanis Club and Hastings Masonic Lodge. In the past, Komstadt has been chairman of the Barry County United Way. an officer of the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation and a member of the Hastings Lions Club. Larry Komstadt He and his wife. Betty, who have b^p married 40 yean, have three children, couple is looking forward to a long retftement, wintering in Florida, "spoiling" their six grandchildren and attending most of the Michigan Bankers Association functions for the next few years. Newcomers dominate area school board races Turnout was light in many area school districts' Monday elections, with the excep­ tion of Lakewood where voters were also de­ ciding an Ionia County Intermediate School tendent and I'll be new, too." Boyle said two years ago she participated in a district-wide budget committee and the district's budget is "an area I hope to be finishing second in all four precincts. Frank Williams finished third with 675 votes, Brenda Steele came fourth with 630 votes and won the Clarksville precinct, while E^rl District millage request. In all area districts except Hastings, one newcomer was elected to the school board. In Hastings, former board member Robert Casey was returned to the board. Hastings In Hastings, retired teacher and former board member Robert Casey received 281 voles to local minister Stephen Wright's 188 votes. Casey was unavailable for comment after the election. Wright said that he was more disappointed in the low voter turnout than he was in the outcome of the election. Delton Kellogg In Delton, voters were to pick two out of three candidates for two board seats. They cast 226 votes for incumbent Paul Hughes, the current board president; 203 votes for Sharon Boyle, a homemaker and co-owner of Gun Lake Marina; and 77 for Elwood Bow­ strongly involved in." "I really want to be especially involved in making sure our financial situation, which is very good at this point, stays stable." she Strater rounded out the list with 534 votes, Thomapple Kellogg n Thomapple Kellogg School District voters at Monday’s school board elections, cbqse Jean S. Ray to serve a four year term on |he board of education. Ray received 79 votes and defeated candi­ dates James Ketchum who had 69 votes, Jan Store who had 16 votes, and Sally Stanton who had 44 votes. William Schader, who withdrew from the race, received 10 votes. Ray will replace Wendy Romph who de­ cided not to seek another term. M Ray has a bachelor of science degree .in physical science, a doctor of veterinary medicine degree, and a doctorate degree in pharmacology and toxicology. .> She said that her experience as treasurer-of the Little Lambs Preschool, which is pri­ vate, non-profit, and parent, has given her invaluable experience overseeing the opera­ tion of a school. Maple VaUey i In the Maple Valley School District, Wayne Curtis and incumbent Allison Avery defeated challenger Gerald Aldrich for the two. four-year terms on the school board. Curtis had 244 votes. Avery had 205 and Aldrich had 121. Tim James, who was unopposed in his bid for a two-year term to fill a vacancy, was elected with 266 votes ers. a vocational counselor. Hughes said after the election that he "ap­ preciates the support" of those who voted for him and is "looking forward to serving an­ other term." His immediate plans are to "try to make this a smooch transition for the new superintendent and continue to push for a quality school district." Newcomer Boyle said. "I’m very happy and looking forward to the challenges. I ap­ preciate everybody who supported me. I think it will be a challenge the next three or four months for everybody because Mr. Mc­ Beth is leaving, so we'll have a new superin­ said. Lakewood Almost 20 percent of registered voters went to the polls in the Monday Lakewood school election, ensuring the defeat of a pro­ posed Ionia County Intermediate School Dis­ trict special education millage. Lakewood voters rejected the 1.75 mill re­ quest by a count of 1,168-577, a margin of 591 votes. The ISD-wide results were 2.386 "no” to 1,968 "yes", a margin of 418 votes. Outside of the Lakewood district, voters in the ISD approved the proposal 1.391-1,2)8. The precinct tallies were: Woodland — 354 "no". 181 "yes"; Lake Odessa — 413 “no". 213 "yes"; Clarksville — 190 "no". 74 ■yes ’; Sunfield — 211 "no". 109 "yes." Voters re-elected incumbent school board member Dennis Smith, while also electing newcomer Ramona Stambaugh to succeed David Linberg. who did not seek re-election. Stambaugh, in a pre-election interview with the Lakewood News, said one of the things she wanted to do as a school board member was to have Superintendent Steve Secor fired. Smith finished first among the five candi­ dates with 845 votes, winning the Wood­ land. Lake Odessa and Sunfield precincts. Stambaugh finished second with 731 votes. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12, 1997 — Page 3 ‘Give something back/ graduates told at Hastings commencement .High School math teacher James Metzger djbvc graduating Hastings High School segfifors one final assignment during com­ mencement ceremonies last Friday. »S?"No matter where you go from here, no *jfiptter what you do.** he told graduates, "rejjfclve to give something back. Resolve to %ake the world, where you arc, a better m**Be it as simple as a smile, a kind or cn&uraging word, or a hug." he said, "resolve give something back, while at the same jfee paving the way. You can make the difWMetzger used a quote to illustrate his Sieaning. "The origin of this quote I do not S^ow," he said, "but it goes like this: Today I was wanned by fires / did not build I drank from a well I did not dig. / sat tbt the shade of a tree I did not plant. Let me jfltotre to give thanks for the efforts of those ■9>ho came before me and vow that I too shall iferk to make the world a better place for those who follow. A total of 188 seniors graduated this year. Four seniors. Janette Jennings. Jason Mc­ Cabe. Tammy Obreitcr and Justin Waters, shared valedictorian honors. Each of them spoke during the ceremonies The Hastings High School Varsity Singers performed a musical selection and the Hastings High School band provided music for the processional. In his speech, keynote speaker Metzger told students, "1 know what you're thinking, because at age 18, I. too. looked up and thought. I hope this old bald guy doesn't talk at me very long — I’ve got things to do!" Promising to keep his speech short. Met­ zger told students that in 1993, "I stood in my little comer of the world, the east end of the lower B wing, the math hall, and took a look at the new group of incoming fresh­ men. the Class of 1997. • "I remember thinking: They know how to run; we'll have to teach them how to walk. They know how to scream; well have to leach them how to talk. They know how to group up into packs, to the point where it's impossible to move down the hall. We'll have to teach them to stand alone.* I remem­ ber shaking my head and thinking. *Ya gotta Jove 'em.' "But I saw two things that 1 really liked. . First, the high energy and enthusiasm of the young. This I thought must be preserved and directed. Secondly I saw a group of young students who truly seemed to like them- Math teacher James Metzger mugs for the camera prior to making the second graduation speech of his career — an enterprise he called "thrilling but stressful." selves and each other. Because of this charac­ teristic I knew the next four years in the math hall would be enjoyable. "For four years now Tve stood in my little comer of the world and watched the transi­ tion. I have seen the unleashed bundles of energy transform into young adults. I note that the energy is certainly at a lower con­ trolled level, and the enthusiasm, though in a more mature form, is still there. And when I’ve walked down the hall this semester, I've seen young men and women who know how to walk, but if needed can still run. Fve seen young men and women who know how to talk, but if needed can still scream. I've seen young men and women who would rather be with small groups of friends, but if needed A few mortar boards can be seen hanging in the air as some graduates observe the time-honored tradition of hat-tossing. (Graduation photos by Perry Hardin) "You have indeed been a delightful group to be with. "The sixth chapter of Luke assures us. 'A student is not above his teacher, but every student, when he has finished his studies, will be on a par with his teacher.* "This evening we are educational equals. But I assure you that the moat rewarding thing to a teacher is to be surpassed by his students. I look forward to and expect that from each of you." The Hastings High Varsity Singers, led by director Patti LaJoye, presented the selection "Within These Walls." County Jail expansion wins tentative go-ahead Co-valedictorian Jason McCabe Co-valedictorian Tammy Obrerter Co-valedictorian Janette Jennings City to adopt new budget on June 23 by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council will make a final decision June 23 to adopt the budget for the next fiscal year, but questions about some city employees' salaries and the mil­ lage rate remain until then. '■ The council Monday night held a truth in taxation hearing to inform the public that a millage rate of 15.8209 mills would pick up the same amount of tax revenue as last year, but the city may continue its maximum levy of 16.2 mills to keep up with the pace of in­ flation. The hearing is required by law in or­ der for the city to adopt the extra .3791 mill as part of the budget package. The council was given suggested salary ranges for department heads by City Manager Howard Penrod. Their salaries had been rec­ ommended last January, but action on them was postponed because they don't officially become effective until July. Penrod presented the salary ranges along with data on pay for public officials he got from cities about the same size as Hastings, such as Charlotte. Dowagiac. Howell. Mar­ shall. Mason. Petoskey. St. John's and Greenville. Also included was salary figures from Barry County. The current and proposed salaries and in­ crease percentages for Hastings department heads are: • Deputy city manager and director of pub­ lic services — S51.516 and $53,500. 3.85 percent. • Assessor — $34,844 and $36,700. 5.33 BAD NEWS. percent. • Clerk/treasurer/director of finance — $44,290 and $46,650. 5.33 percent. • Police chief — $47,890 and $49,500. 3.36 percent. • Fire chief — $47,890 and $49,500. 3.36 percent. • Economic development director — $40,590 and $43,400. 6.92 percent. • Street superintendent — $47,134 and $48,550. 3.0 percent. • Utilities superintendent — $47,134 and $48,550, 3.0 percent. • Deputy police chief — $42,595 and $44,500. 4.47 percent. When Penrod was asked why the economic development director received a 6.92 percent increase, the largest hike in the group, he answered that Joe Rahn had been promised an increase by the City-County Joint Eco­ nomic Development Commission, but didn't get it when the JEDC was disbanded and he was hired by the city. "He went more than a year without an in­ crease. so we re trying to make up for that." Penrod said. The city manager noted that many of the department heads actually wear more than one hat. particularly Deputy City Manager and Director of Public Services Jeff Mans­ field. who also is an engineer, a street ad­ ministrator and a Planning Commission member. "He's very capable and has the education and background to deal with many issues." Penrod said. Another part of the revenue side of the budget that is unsettled is fees. Though some new fees are proposed for certain city services. Penrod said. "None of these would have a significant impact on the budget." Councilman Joseph Bl cam said he ques­ tioned charging local residents fees for ser­ vices such as site plan review and special use requests He said he preferred fee increases for commercial rather than residential requests. "It's a cost of doing business, but I don't think t should be a cost of life. If you're re­ questing it, you're probably a tax paying cit­ izen of Hastings." Penrod said the presentation on fees was intended to show how much it costs the city to provide services. Clerk-Treasurer-Finance Director Ev Manshum said a $50 fee for variance requests of the Zoning Board of Appeals wouldn't even recover the costs of publication. "I was hoping to see some increase (in fees) to cover some of our labor costs." Manshum said. Councilman David Jasperse then said. "I’d be interested in seeing what other towns our size charge for these services." The budget also includes an increase in the city's contribution to the Youth Council, from $23,600 to $25,045 annually and $2,000 yearly to the Thomapple Arts Coun­ cil. However, city officials will be asked to send a letter to the Youth Council to ask if it could merge with the local YMCA into one board. Another item in the budget is setting aside $120,000 as a match toward a Department of Natural Resources grant the city has applied for. Penrod said the DNR has told him the city's application is in the top 30 percent, "so we're still in the running." The proposed budget now includes new and added fees, a 16.2-mill tax levy and the pay increases for department heads as out­ lined above. If the council wants them changed, it must say so before a final vote is taken June 23. "If there are any changes (to the budget)... it would be helpful for me to know that tonight." Penrod said, so he can put tn the budget plan that will be voted on later this month. The 1997-98 budget is expected to be ef­ fective July 1. by Elaine GUbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners will proceed with plans to expand the county jail with 20 extra beds to alleviate overcrowding, despite the fact that the construction bids were higher than anticipated. Commissioners hope construction can begin by the middle of July and be 98 percent completed by the first of next year. County Administrator Michael Brown said Tuesday afternoon The County Board Tuesday morning agreed to an amended installment purchase agreement as a financing mechanism to help pay for the project. That authorizes Brown to seek bids for interest rates to finance a proposed $400,000 loan for seven years. He hopes to have the interest rate bids in hand by June 24 to request board approval of the best rate. A construction bid has not been awarded yet, but Brown hopes a conditional construction contract can be awarded at the board's June 24 meeting. Last November, when the cost of the jail project was expected to be around $436,000, commissioners approved a $300,000 loan for five years for the jail expansion to supplement a $160,000 state grant the county has been awarded for the project through the Michigan Department of Corrections. The amended loan approved this week will provide more financing and for a longer period of time. Base bids, opened last month, for the jail project were $462,500 from Davis Construction Inc. of Lansing; $402,659 from Benchley Builders of Bay City; and $402,000 from TerHorst & Rinzema of Ada. However, the base bids plus costs for five alternates that some commissioners and the sheriff want for the building have increased costs. The alternatives for visiting/lobby expansion, existing toilet room repair, replacing ventilation and air conditioning, enhanced fire protection and a new clothes dryer totaled $596,149 from Davis; $552/531 from Benchley and $555.510 from TerHorst A Rinzema. Six medium security beds and 14 beds for work release inmates arc part of the addition plan. The jail expansion is expected to provide for better management of the jail population and allow the county more flexibility to help keep minimum security inmates working while they still serve a jail Only a limited number of beds are currently available in a separate section for work release inmates, so when those slots are full, qualifying inmates can't be pan of the work program. The work release program "makes good sense." Sheriff Steve DeBoer has said because the inmates can keep their jobs and help support their families in addition to defraying jail costs by contributing lo their room and board expenses. Improvements to the jail kitchen and laundry were included in expansion plans because the current facilities are already used to capacity. Jail costs are high because of the necessary security systems and types of materials used to make them secure. Architect Bob VanPutten of Grand Rapidsbased Landmark Design has told the board Bagpiper to perform in ‘Heritage Sunday’ The First Presbyterian Church of Hastings will have bagpiper Brad Wright perform at its 9:30 and I I a.m. services Sunday in honor of Heritage Sunday. Wright will play several selections, in­ cluding "Amazing Grace" and "Scotland the Brave." Pastor Kent Keller, in his message, will talk about the role of Presbyterians in the American Revolution. The movement to­ ward national independence was strongly in­ fluenced by Scottish and Irish Presbyterians and by English Puritans, who wrote the Westminster Confession. A new banner representing the Westmin­ ster document will be dedicated. Several read- cis, among them Sharon Pryor. Eldon Cas­ sell. Jeff Guenther and John Johnston, will present leters and other writings by Revolu­ tionary figures. Hymns and special music will lift up the soverignly of God. basic to the revolt against the English crown, and the theme of Father’s Day. Wright did his student teaching in Hast­ ings and now is teaching at Vicksburg High School. Members of the Heritage Sunday Planning Committee have been Rita Brown. Carolyn Coleman and Janet Keller. The Presbyterian Church is located at the comer of Broadway and Center Street in downtown Hastings. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 12, 1997 ICTT6RS from our readers Organ donors urgently needed Does punishment fit the crime? To the editor: A young man was caught drunk and drink­ ing on school property at the Hastings prom His punishment was five days detention — and he will still be able to participate in graduation Another young man threw a water balloon in the air after being told not to. His punish­ ment was not being able to participate in graduation This for a young man who through 13 years of school had never been in any type of trouble. Apparently, the school principal and superintendent didn’t even take this into con­ sideration. The school board said, "make him an example.” I asked Pat Ensley, president of the school board, if she had ever done anything like this when she was a senior. Her answer was no. and neither did her children. Why would a teacher, knowing 30 seniors were in the school yard at 3:05 p.m. throwing water balloons, go out to observe? Did she not know she might get wet? Mrs. Ensley told me she needed to protect our school officials. I’m not saying my grandson was right for throwing the balloon in the air after being told not to. but his mother was told he threw it at the teacher, gening her soaking wet. but in fact, only a pant leg was wet Have you ever heard the saying “A leader not a follower be?” Obviously, our Board of Education has not, or they would use their own thoughts and feelings instead of letting one person control the board My grandson was wrong for using bad judgment and disregarding a verbal warning. But shouldn’t he have been given the same consideration as the young man who was drunk al the prom? I’m proud and love my grandson very much. It’s too bad. after waiting this long to see him graduate, that a handful of people can take it away over a water balloon. The school board not only punished the boy, they punish­ ed his whole family. A written letter of apology was given to the teacher before the board made this decision. I’m very proud of my grandson. I hope he doesn’t let this one mistake ruin his life. Henrietta Coencn A proud grandmother Hastings Tangle Town a fulfilling experience To the editor: A hnle over a year ago. 1 read an article about a group of mothers. led by Jill Zwiernikowskt. who wanted lo build a playground for the children of Hastings, a project costing close to $100,000. Points of Light vision is hore To the editor: I say congratulations to Mrs. Jill Zwienikowski and her Circle of Friends in funding and building the ’’Tangle Town” al Bob King Park, without the help of any governmental funding of any kind. It just goes to show that when the liberal press criticized President Bush for his idea of 1.000 Points of Light, we had this vision right here in Hastings. Theodore F. Buslance Hastings It was a privilege to be a candidate To the editor: Allow me to congratulate Bob Casey and express my appreciation to all who look the lime vote in our school election Monday. Il was privilege to be a part of the process this year. I look forward to continuing to be a part of the process of making our great community better, in whatever capacity that may be and for whatever time God would have us here. I also appreciate the Banner for the oppor­ tunity to express my thinking on some of the issues impacting our schools and our community. May I encourage us all to pray for Bob's continued recovery from his surgery, and for wisdom and discernment for all the school board members as they serve in the coming year. The Rev. Stephen Wright Hastings With your help. MDA is building a tomorrow AHEAD without neuromuscular diseases. I gave Jill a call, and as a mother with two kids, one with special needs, 1 was asked to join the ‘Circle of Friends” to make sure the playground was as handicapped accessible as possible. This turned out to be one of the most rewar­ ding years of my life. The week of construeforget. No words can possibly explain how fullfilling it was. A community truely came together to build for the future of their children. I met a group of women to numerous to list, that 1 now count as friends. Friends 1 might not have met had I not made that phone call last year. 1 am very proud to say that we. Hastings, have the first wheelchair and han­ dicapped accessible playground in Barry Count; If you were unable to join in the experience of construction week, you can still feel the community spirit by purchasing a picket with a loved one’s name on it or buy a piece of equipment. We are still S6.000.00 short of our original goal. Any donations will be ac­ cepted with heartfelt thanks. You will be buying a piece of hixtory for future generations Sue Deming Hastings Two more things I don’t understand Dear editor: To the editor: On behalf of United Network for Organ Sharing. 1 would like to remind people of the urgent need for organ donors. The scarcity of organs compared to the need for transplants is creating longer waiting lists. Michigan is one of the lowest in the nation for organ donations, yet the number of patients waiting for this more feasible treatment op­ tions grows every year Perhaps people would become informed of this need if we were reminded frequently by the media. Various volunteer organizations staffing an information booth at community festivals, civic, church, and school and business groups inviting speakers from Organ Procurement Agency of Michigan (800) 482-4881. fax: (313) 973-3133, are a few sug­ gestions how to raise public awareness. Ask your doctor or request donor labels and donor registry cards when you apply for or renew your driver's license. Discuss with your fami­ ly members so they understand your desire to make this wonderful contribution — the “gift of life.” Bronchiolitis obliterans, a rare and rapid progressing lung disease with no known cure, was what 1 was diagnosed as having last Oc­ tober. The prognosis nundates my name on the lung transplant list at University of Michigan. This list is 18-24 months long, which isn’t soon enough. The update now is 11 lo 13 months at Loyola University in Chicago. The good news is, in answer lo prayers, the rapid progression of this disease has seemingly begun to somewhat subside. While the disease is irreversible, doctors are hopeful this plateau of stability can continue and I will be able to wait for the ’’gift of life” at the Loyola University Medical Center. A very special lady told me of this most ap­ propriate poem we can all remember easily: “Yesterday is history Tomorrow is a mystery Today is a gift, that is the present." I also want lo express appreciation to my hi ith and, family, friends and area churches for generous supportive help since this illness began. Everyone has been at my side offering Two more things have been added to my list of things I don't understand. 1.1 do not understand why we had a lawsuit between our hospital and our city. 2. I do not understand why our county of­ ficials and our city officials have not been able to work out the details for Barry County to ac­ quire the Hastings City Property. The explanations given have not been satisfactory to me. 1 fear that our organization officials are los- anxious days. Faithfid prayers and sharing God’s words have been a source of hope, as I trust in His everlasting care. Please ask questions and get answers how io facilitate organ donation the highest act of charity, the ’’gift of life.” May God bless and keep you all as we consider his steadfast love for each of us. the gift of eternal life ’hrough lesus Christ! 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Jones * Don’t let the media •M) Here’s some unusual advice to read in a newspaper financial column: Don't get your investment advice from newspaper financial columns. Or from the media in general. Even well-known financial journalists caution against it. Newsweek magazine’s personal finance columnist, Jane Bryant Quinn, wrote recently that most financial articles “tickle our prudent financial interest” rather than give sound ad­ vice. In other words, news reports feature the very good, the very bad, and the very im­ mediate (after all, that's what makes it news). Making decision**, based solely on these stories can derail an investor’s plans. The key to successful investing is to establish a good, solid, long-term plan and stick to it. That means ignoring sensational headlines that may urge you to buy or sell. After all, most financial professionals sioe without finwial data from the past five to 20 yean, much less basing a decision on a few days’ headlines. Aad even if the numbers from dial long term dau look good, there are other dungs to consider, such as your needs, objectives and risk tolerance. So while it's fine to consult, for example, those weekly or annual mutual fund rankings that are so popular, it's probably not a good idea lo buy into an investment baaed solely on some magazine’s top 10 list. Demand for financial information has never been higher. While the World War U genera­ tion relied on company pension plans and sav­ ings accounts for retirement, baby boomers look to their IRAs or 401(k) plans for retire­ ment income. They invest rather than save, and they want plenty of information on hand that explains how to do it. Unfortunately, much of the advice comes from inexperienced, rushed reporters or self­ proclaimed financial wizards selling subscrip­ tions, books and manuals for hundreds of dollars through direct mail. Same of the ad­ vice dispensed amounts to financial quackery One recent TV talk show featured a mutual fuad portfolio manager. This manager's fund was performing in a less-tban-spectacular fashion. It had a history of double-digit losses. Its safes load was 8 percent. The fund's an­ nual expense ratio was more than 7 percent (down from 25 percent) What little money the fond made was eaten up by expenses and sates charges. With a straight face and the usual — •• e J ..................... . ed his fund to aggressive investors. Unfq^11 took him up on his offer, proving that your investment decisions on und provided by newspapers, radio, television other media outlets. Much of it (like this < solid advice that will help when it comes — RH the long nm. - STOCKS —£ The following prices are from tmis close of business last Tues Reported changes are from the vious week. 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The County Board will meet al I p.m. Monday, June 16 as a "committee of the iftrole" to further discuss the EDC proposal " Committee member Don Drummond Tuesday presented a proposal for a ggtsenlation lo be used "to get the wo«d out US the county." Drummond asked for commissioners' input and approval before going lo the Collaborative Economic Development Qarncil Long-Range Planning Team lo get 'waning on answering questions' before goiSto township officials, gin terms of economic development in Wry County, first of all we have lo really ■Mine what that is. The purpose of this cor- poration...is to create wealth for the benefit of the people in Barry County." Drummond said. "It’s wealth creation. That's not a dirty word," he said. "You do that for several rea­ sons. One, for jobs to allow people lo work within a county. Sixty percent of our folks now wort outside of the county." Other reasons are "training to allow peo­ ple of all ages, not just youth, to stay and work in the county" and to "increase the state equalization of properly to help finance the demands that are inevitably going to hit us as we move into the future," Drummond said. Il is critical for people who Ixar the pre­ sentation not to take the attitude of "what s in it for me?" and expect results on a short term basis, he said. "If you have that attitude we might as well stop right now...Economic development anywhere in Barry County is good for all of Barry County. If we can't get that simple thing ac­ cepted then you are doomed, it's not going to work." The tentative presentation includes a past look at economic development efforts, goals for the future, how the EDC proposal is put together, initial duties of the proposed ED- Merie W. Rowley HASTINGS - Merle W. Rowley, age 76, at ■stings, passed away Friday. June 6.1997 at Mr. Rowley was born January 11, 1921 in Hastings, the son of Stephen A Flossie (Martin) Rowley. He was raised in Hastings and Traverse City areas. He atteraled schools in tbqae communities end returned to Hastings from Traverse City in 1936. tmber 30, 1939. r. Rowley was employed al Hastings Hwiags Public Schools aad Hastings Menu- Lodge f62LHc enjoyed CB radio and playing NASHVILLE ■ Viola D. (Head) Sheldon, ape M. at Nsshville, passed sway Sunday. Strongs and after Inr education the waked at The family moved to Nashville ia 1963 aad she waked ia Haatiags at the Grand Rapids Bookcase Company u a DcUiter. She enjoyed reading all books, apedaily Werteras aad National Geographies. She loved husband, Fred ia 1957; two sons, Richard Hiaed aad Patrick HisKd; oae daughter. Pearl Mathis; two graadchUdren; two brothers aad C's board of directors and how the corporation might be funded. The Ad hoc Committee and commission­ ers hope other governmental units will pitch in to help finance the EDC. The County Board of Commissioners has indicated it is willing to make a $60,000 per year com­ mitment for the next 10 years, which would be half of the cost of a revised $120,000 budget to gel the project rolling. Drummond called that figure "standard" around the stale. "Very few are less than $100,000," he said. The county's commitment is contingent upon an equal amount coming from other sources. The Ad hoc Committee has prepared an EDC funding formula, suggesting that the "other sources" come from the county $ townships, villages and the city of Hastings. The formula includes an "even weighted fair share cost" based on population and slate equalized value and ranges from $421 (proposed for Woodland) to $7,631 (proposed for Hastings). "This might not be the right way to do iL I don't know." Drummond said. "We have heard that other EDCs have done it this way." Several weeks ago, an estimated first year budget of $207,500 to establish an EDC. including promotion for tourism, was pre­ sented to the County Board by the Collabo­ rative Economic Development Council Long-Range Planning Team. That group is comprised of about 30 volunteers who have been studying local economic issues for sev­ eral years. Their budget figures included $30,000 for new equipment and a separate office. After the initial expenditures, the group had said the EDC could have an an­ nual budget of about $177,500. Drummond gave a brief recap of recent events which have led to serious efforts to veloptnenl forum in April 1996. the consen­ sus was lo have a countywide EDC collabo­ ration group. which was formed, and lo pur­ sue a long range economic development October and Michigan Stale University, through the local Cooperative Extension Service, audited economic development needs in the community the following month. The County Board approved the EDC concept eartier this year and formed and EDC Ad hoc Committee last month. Ad hoc Committee members, in addition to Drummond, are John Fehsenfeld. Diane sist in the retention of jobs for county resi­ dents by providing support for existing businesses and industries "We have to keep what we have," he said. Other goals are to "promote and secure worthwhile jobs for the people of Barry County by promoting the county as a good place to do business, work and live; estab­ lish a single point of contact for prospective businesses and to help raise per capita in­ come for county citizens, again creation of wealth; promote and assist in the develop­ ment of a land use plan which will help maintain a healthy balance between eco­ nomic aspects of our county and the quality of life of the people and that is by providing industrial parks which are ready for business and industry and to provide for a healthy agri-business, also having housing more concentrated so as to preserve more land for open spaces and agricultural uses and to pre­ serve and develop recreational and historical sites." "It's fascinating when you get into this 1 happen to be on the Planning and Zoning Commission - how economic development and land use just dovetail. If you abuse one. you abuse the other. You have to maintain a balance..." Drummond said. Another objective is to promote and help the development of necessary infrastructure, such as Class A roads and sewer systems, to facilitate the operation of businesses and in­ dustries in the county. Coordinating a comprehensive educational training system that will meet emerging employer needs throughout the county is another objective. A School to Wort survey showed 1,300 job needs in the county in the next few years. "The task now is to try and make il a seamless progression from high school and/or college into our jobs. We need to work with local businesses to make that happen. We do that by providing a coordi­ nated system for insuring a seamless path of education and job training leading to jobs, conducting a thorough feasibility study lo match projected jobs, skills needed and nec­ essary education and training," Drummond ceives its "fair share" of state and federal funds to contribute to economic develop­ ment. The proposed EDC. under state law with county board approval, could acquire land, hold property, borrow money, issue bonds and notes, enter into leases or purchase agreements, and has other powers. Articles of incorporation for a proposed Barry County EDC are being drawn up. The law requires a minimum of nine peo­ ple on an EDC board of directors, Drum­ mond said. He suggested that if the county board wants two commissioners on the board that the membership be bumped to 11 to allow for representation from throughout the county and "hot development areas." State law allows up to three county offi­ cials or county employees to be members of the board. "Directors (of an EDC board) serve with­ out salary, but may be reimbursed for actual expenses. I think there's a maximum of a S50 per diem per board member." he said. Prospective members would have to fill out an application. "What we're trying to look for is a cross­ section of interests and a cross-section of geography." including strategic county loca­ tions. A slate of directors would be recommended to County Board Chrinw subject to board approval. Ute Tint duties at an EDC bomd would be to establish a budget and hire an executive director. Of the Ad Hoc Committee's proposal. Commissioner Emmet Herrington avid, T think this is not a question at whether or not we're going lo do something. I think we have to do something and they've presented "I would agree with that," said Bailey. "I think we re all on that same wave length." "We don't want it lo be a done deal* before the information is presented to the •aid. Bailey Mid he wants the other ewrti lo Another goal is lo promote and encourage visitors to the county who will contribute to the economic development and the creation of wealth, he said. "There is a very active tourist and recre­ ational council going right now, and this corporation (EDC) would facilitate a tourist the EDC proposal as "growing ia a positive manner for Barry County." Drummond said il will probably lake at Cfikriss Rowley aad two sisters, Velma Roush aad Helen Rowley. He is survived by his wife. Opal; one son. Lurry Rowley of Wyoming; oae daughter, Loraine (leases) Barnum at Hastings; nine B*ncnl services were held on Tuesday. June 10.1997 at Hastings Church of the Naxarene. Reverend Randall K. Hartman officiated. Youngs of NaAville and Dianna Baker of Auburn, Indiana; two torn, Ono Hitfed of Westland aad Arnold Htatod of Naahville; OraveaMe atrofcee ware held on Wad are day. Jure 11.1997 at the Strongs Cemetery la _________ _________ _ _______ famity. Goebel. The committee's goals for county eco­ nomic development include the establish- nomic sectors of the county; with a mini­ mum five year commitment. This is not a quick turn around thing." - contactof coordination, publish a compre­ hensive brochure (which is already being done by the tourist council)," he said. Other needs are office space, equipment, single point representation, a toll free telephone number and membership in the West Michi­ gan Tourist Association. The Ad hoc committee also wants a grant writing service to ensure that the county re­ CLARKSVILLE - Esu J. Koie, 94. at at Se Laurels at Kcal Nursing Home ia Lowell. She was bora on December 30. 1902 ia in'1920 aad from Butterworth Hotpital School of Nursing ia 1922. She worked for Butterworth Hospital for a time before marrying Lester Smart ia 1923 ia Lake Odessa. He preceded her in death in 1957. She was married lo Andrew Koie in April of 1959 ia Clarksville. He preceded her in death od December 30, 19M. "Mrs. Koie lived all her life in the Clarksville arts except for eleven years (1959 to 1970) when N* lived in Fremont. ■She was preceded in death by one son, Wayne; two brothers, Elwin and Ivan Slater; She was a member of the Clarksville Bible Church, the Church Ladies Christian Fellow­ ship aad the Farm Bureau. ! Mrs. Koie is survived by four sons, Hillis (Marjorie) Smart of Portland, Lcsur “JJ>(Norma) Smart. Jr. of Clarksville. Richard (hfcrioo) Smart of Lowell and Donald (Leah- rW, Robert (RuthArut) Koie of Fremont aad BMy (Phillip) Shenerty of Lake Odessa; Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 1ft 1997 at the Clarksville Bible Church with Rpv. Troy Riaiager officiating. : Burial nek place at Clarksville Cemetery. , Memorial contributions may be made to the QMeoas Living Memorial Plan. ALL A BOARD One partner in every married couple that reaches 75 will spend some time in a nursing home. A three year stay in a nursing home costing $150 per day will cost $164,250, and six years will cost $328,500. Nine out of ten married couples with only one spouse in a nursing home, will be broke after two years. First Baptist Church "Exploring the Depths of Godo Hord* UNDER THE SEA BIBLE DAY CAMP to MEDICAID AND LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING PRESENTED BY RICHARD HUDSON AND ROBERT LONGSTREET OF SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE AND YOUNGSMA, LLP TUESDAY, JUNE 24,1997 Canting off In 1 week June 16 - 20th 12 noon - 3 pm DK thru Sth grade First Baptist Church 309 E. Woodlawn Hastings - 940-0004 Crafts © Snacka © Puppets 7:00-8:30 P.M. COUNTY SEAT 128 WEST JEFFERSON. HASTINGS. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED lb learn how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. Use the Banner Classifieds!!! Another top priority is lo promote and as­ Memorial contributions may be made to A fry-tn Heart Association. Etta J. Cole in February. iTjnsfings (for Bank MEMBER FDIC First Baptist Church itnWiii For those who have finished 6th - 8th grades June 16 - 20 12 Noon - 3 pm Meet at Houseman Hall at the church �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12, 1997 of Freeport, Janice Conklin of Middleville and Joan (Albert) Totten of Oklahoma City, Okla­ homa; one brother, John (Shirley) Moe of Vicksburg and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 11. 1997 at Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. Pastor Alvin C. Yales officiated. Burial took place at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial comribut'ons may be made to the church or chanty of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Marian G. Higgins MIDDLEVILLE - Marian G. Higgins, age 70, of Middleville, passed away Monday, June 9, 1997 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Higgins was bom on May 23, 1927 in Bany County, the daughter of Sjur and Margaret (Grund) Moe. She was raised in Bury County and attended Tanner Lake Sctool. She graduated in 1946 from Hastings Hifth School She was married to Charles G. Higgins on June 26, 194g. She lived most of her life in Bury County and al her present address since Mrs. 1958. Mrs. Higgins was a homemaker. She wu a member of Grace Wesleyrn Church, Wesleyan Women International. Quitting Club, Sunshine Club and former 4-H leader. Mrs. Higgins was preceded in death by her patents; one brother, Jacob Moe and four sisters, Joyce Murray, Agnes Moe and twin's, Eva and Neva Moe. She is survived by her husband, Charles; one daughter. Charlene (Denny) Kling of Middle­ ville; three sons, Douglas (Sandy) Higgins of Hastings, Charles (Deb) Higgins of Phconix, Arizona and David (Tammy) Higgins of Middleville; thirteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four sisters, Selma (Jack) Brownell of Hastings. Ruth (Wayne) Landon CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Crock Rd.. 1 mi. South. Paator Brent Branham Phone 623-2215 Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11^X) a.m.. Evening Service at 6Wp.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. LJoaet/iez... at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area Hastings Churches PKACB COMMUNITY OUCH OF GOO. 1330 N ■roetfway. Haitiuji Phoac 945-5195 Wonkip. praiuatSuadBy. 10 a m. Md 6 1_bl; Wedaaaday 7 p.m. Abo iMbov Lliniiat Cemer. cfald cast. 6 a.m. » 6 p.m. BABIY CO. CHUBCK OF OffBT, 541 N Michifun Ave.. lln.r-r. Ml 4*051 Soeday Ser vicaa: BMe Claaaca 10 a.m.. Worridp II a m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wifanifay: Mbk Study 7 p.m. Nonvu Herron, Minuter Rum M5 29M BMe Survey on vidaoa mWe home. Free BMe CarmapoudMce Course. BASTINGS APOSTOLIC TAMBNAC1X. 502 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burpu. Ml WK or Ml 2667 fauftry School 10 a.*.; Sunday Mandag Wontag 11 a.m.; Suaday Eveaaag Service 6 p.m.. Ttatndsy ■Me SaMy 7 p.m if unerased ia a fine Heun BMe Saidy, pieeee call far amre deaada. BASTINGS HUX METHODIST CBUBCB. Comer faaae Id. aad Boltwood St.. Bev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Bev Donald Brel. Associate Pastor Ram 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 kip; 5:00 p.m. Evening Cetebnaan 2 Wrong* fiM grade . Wednes­ day - MO a-m. Senior Adah BMe Sandy; l<H® a.m You* Adak Bi­ bb Smdy; 6:30 p m. Kid's Quizz8* 7« p.m. BMe Study and Prayer m Suuctaury. For briber mfaraaMen call the cbarck office. WELCOME COBNEBS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hustads. MI 4*051 Pnaaor Cart LtaftftsM. Phone 367-4061 or Dwtane Pickard. MS-5974. Wor­ ship Services Sunday. 9.00 a m.. Bev. Ken Vaught; 11:00a.m.. Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to B.-00 p.m. BOLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p.m. Cmaaiail) Breakfast on third Snurfa; eack mouth 1:00 am.. fraewtU offering. We welcome you to oar cMrch family vUh the wanafa of Ora's Love, ami the feflowMp of people who care. GBACE BBETHBEN BIBLE CHUBCB (farmerty be Hammga Grace Brmhrtn Church). 600 PUweB Id.. I udb earn of Hastings. Raa Sarver. Pmaor Emeritus. MS-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 *. a. - BMe Classes - for all ages: KM0 a.m. • Morning Worship. TMradiy. 7:30 p.m. Prayer aad Bi­ ble Smdy - Sharing Your Fnith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with “Youth With a Message*’. MS-9224; 6:30 p.m. - BMe study Mail. ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 105 S Jefferson Fmher Charles Fischer. Pastor Smwdey Mam 4:30 p.m.. Sunday MmaealrOOam. aad 11:00 am.; Coafcnirw Saturday 400-4 30 WOODGROVE BBETHREN CHRISTIAN PAK1SH. 4117 Coots Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her nag Wheekhntr acccssMe and ctevaaor Sunday School 9 30 am.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Manny. Junior-Senior High. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Larry Hubby. Paator CMrch phone MS-4995 Office Hours Wed /Than. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Kathy Comm, choir diractor. Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Monuag Wor«M>- 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Wwriori (grades K-6th). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (grades 7th-I2R). Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. PMor Snsen Trowbridge. (616) MS-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m; Wontap II a.m.; After School Special Wedneaday. 4 p.m. P.O. Bor 63. Hastny. Ml 49051 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49051 Father Gab Johnson. Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Defam) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends. Sunday Morning Mam 10 00 a.m. — 1921 Book of Common Prayer. FUST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 6:30 l Thursday: office for 948-8004 Lenore M. Keeler MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Lenore M Keeler, age 94. of Middleville, passed away Monday. June 9, 1997 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Keeler wu bora on October 26,1902 in Grant, the daughter of William and Minnie (Rupp) McGowan. She is survived by her deal friends, Robert and Mary Ann Schultz and family of Caledonia including eight grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday. Jure II, 1997 al the Ml Hope Cemetery iu Middleville. Reverend Mark Bergs na officiated. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Fakhfal mon Men. Chddrea. ST. ANDREW** INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, Mtw el 502 E. Bond St. (Haatuy Church of God buildup). 9 a m. Holy Communion In and 3rd Sumtays. Morning Prayer 2nd mddfa Sundays. 1921 prayer book mad « ail mrvices. For more informnbon call 941-9327 or Rev. Devid T. Huotwick. vicar al 941-2101. St. Andrew's h a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod THORNAPPLE VALLEY CMLRCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Phmor. Church office pfaw 941-2549 Sunday worby 9XJ0 a.m. and 10:45 a m. Suadr Childrens Church Tuesday prayer aad share tune 9:30 a.m. Wedneaday rvnieg service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. abo. Nursery avbfabb far all services, bring the whob fenuly. PLRASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowimg. Ml 49050.616) 754-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:X a.m ; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Timday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 pm. Wedneaday. BMe Study, 7K» p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North St.. Midmel Amon. Paamr. Phone 945-9414 Sumlsy. June 15 - 1XD A ICKJO Holy CNnmmdan Thursday. June 12 6J0 Tnftbin; I.W AA. Seawday. June 14 — B.-00 NA. Monday. June 16 — 7:00 Stephen SuppraVSuperv. Tuesday. June 17 •• 6:30 Softball; 7:00 Cong Coua.-il. Wedneadny. June IS - 7:00 Stewardship Comm. information. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Road. Hmuy. Mick. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Isairi for all apes Morning Wonhip 10:45 n.m Nursery pro vidad. Sunday Evening Servke, 6:00 p.m. Waitanitay activities 7.00 p.m are. Rainbows or J J. Bi­ bb Qmx (apea 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Jwuor BMe Quiz (y 1-12); Youth Mmiatnes or Teen BMe Quiz (apes 13-19); Adnh BMe Study - No ape limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) 152-9221. Morning CeiebratMMi 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery , children s muustry. youth group, aduh smell group ministry. Icaderstap training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Roar Catholic Church. Hmtny Simla)' Mam 9:30 a m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTKEET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions’ - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Breed way. Rambll Hartman. Paator Sunday Services. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; I1W a.m. Monnag Wonhip Service. 6:00 p.m. Evca- HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pmtor Sally C. Keller. Diractor. Noah's Ark Preschool Becky Ouler. Program/Youth Dtracsor. Thundey. June 12 IOXJO a.m Line Duncmg. Hall. 6:30 p.m.. In Prubytuiaa vs. Church of far Naznrrwe N Cheney Field. Senday. June IS rteoDyKnen neruape auaocy new Mrndirn received at 9:30 Service; 9:30and 11:00a m.. Sunday morn­ ing WoMup Services The 9:30 service is brandcaN over WRCM — AM aad FM; auraery is provided during both services; 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour in the Dining Room Monday. June 16 — 6:30 p.m., "Guys Night Out" N Bob King Park; 7:30 p.m.. Trustee meeting. Lounge. Tuesday, Jure 17 - 6:30 p.m.. In Presbyterian vs. Thonrnppfe Valley m Coraeratoae fl. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford w. Coe. huor. Craig Smpert. Organist aad Director of Musk aad Christimi Educatxm Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ rier free building with elevator io all floors. BroadcaN of wonhip ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 n 10:30 a m SUNDAY SCHEDULE (June I thro August 31): Worship 9:30a.m. with child care for infants aad toddlen thro age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thro 2nd grade; Coffee Fellowship. 10:30 a.m. Sunday. June 15 - Father s Day Monday. Jure 16 - Red Cross Blood Drive. I 00 to 6:45 p.m June 16 thro 20 - Summer Music Canv 9:00 a m. » 12.00 noon (or children and v ouch entering grades I through 8 Sunday. Jure 22 Musk Camp Program during worstap service — "Moaes and the Freedom Fanatics " Sunday. June 29 — Worship message by Lee Turner. |_____________ Earl M. Tate_____________ Thomas A. Aitken MIDDLEVILLE - Thotsu A. Aitken, age 56, of Gun Lake - Middleville, paaaed away, Thurjday, June 5, 1997 al Pennock Hoapiul. Mr. /.itken was bora on August 21, 1940 in Croswell, the son of Wendell and Marguerite (Bennett) Aitken. He waa raiaed in the Croawell area and attended schools there. He graduated ill 1958 from Croswell High School going on to attend Ferns Slate University, graduating in 1962. He waa married to Virginia E. Clark on April 4,1964. They lived in the Charlotte area for 30 yean and has lived at his Gun Lake home lor the past 4 years. Mr. Aitken was employed as a manager/ treasurer of the Michigan Retail Hardware Association for 28 yean. He was a member of the Hast! ngs Emmanuel Episcopal Church, wu past president of Capi­ tal Club of Lanaing, past member of Chariottc Country Club and Rotary Club and a past member of the Lansing Rooty Club. Mr. Aitken wu preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jeny and Jim Aitken. He ia survived by his wife, Virginia; one eon. Brian (Dianne) Aitken of Livonia; two daught­ ers, Marguerite Aitken of Chicago and Meliaaa (Michael) Shrank of Sterling Heighta; one grandson, Erik Thomu and two brothers, John Aitken of Florida and Jeffrey Aitken of Michigan. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 8, 1997 at Hasttnga Emmanuel Epucopnl Church. Reverend Charles P. McCabe ID officiamd. Burial took place at the Conwell Cemeaery, Croswell Memorial contributions may be made to F.mmaimrl Epiacopal Qiurch or Cancer Society. Funeral arctngrmrnti were made by Wren Funeral Home in Heatings | Kathryn E. Nielsen | HASTINGS - Kathryn B. Nielaen, age U, at Heatings, passed away Thursday, June 5,1997 at Tendercare of Heating, Mn. Nielaen aru bora on March 14,1909 in Hastings, the dsugbser of Jsmes and Jenny (Murdock) Matthews. She wu raiaed in the Welcome Comers area of Bany County and anexxjeu me welcome Lontcn kxxxm rouowea oy ngn kdooi in rusinfi ana graduated front Grand Rapids Deason High School in 1927. She went on to anend Wesaera ---- Zt-H. . , ------ a- .,— S- , _ -a . . . Miczujan couege receiving ner lEacoen ceruiicauon. She wu married lo Norval Nielaen on June 23,1930. Tla eaoved to the family farm on N. Broadway in' 1936. Mn. Nielaen tat«ht 1929-30 at the Oakfield Caaler Grade School in Kant County. She also uugni tn me mny vdrbqf scnooi oyncm ana tested vision in the nan syaaem. She taught piano in her hone for eaeny yean aad played piano at the Welcome Corners Methodilt Church where she taught Sunday School. She wu a member of the Welcome Corners Methodist Chinch, ought Bible School at the church and wu a member of Ore Welcome Camera Ladies Aid Society. She wn a former member of the Wekotne Corners Sdicoi Board. — at'-a----- --------------------- -a- a k^ mi*, roeucn wu pmccoca in aeaui ay parents; two brothers, Flynn aad Robert Matth­ ews; hater. Alice Conlon and two daughters, Nor<eae Miller aad Mary Sutherland. She is survived by by her husband, Norval; one at*. Robert Nielaen of Naperville, DUnois; one daughter, Nancy Gilmore of Portage; eleven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren and one brother. Brace Matthews of Grand Haven. Funeral services were held on Monday, June 9,1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Carl Litchfield officiated. Burial took place at the Fuller Cemetery in Cartton Township of Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Wtlcome Comers Medtodial CHrrh. Marion L Elliston NASHVILLE - Marion L EUiaton, 87. of Nashville peeaed away Sunday. June 8,1997 at her residence. She wu bora on October 28.1909 in Kalamo Township of Eaton County, the daugbaer of Charles Rudolph and Mary Elizabeth (Barnes) Guaey. She aneoded Wvbel Country ScbooL Vermontville High School and Nuhville High School. She married Francis Dawson on January 3, 1928 in Nashville. He passed away October 7, 19S4. She married Lloyd Elliston on October 29,1960 in Nashville. He passed away in April of 1962 Mrs. Elliston worked at J.C. Penney Store in Hastings for many years and for many Nashvil­ le businesses. She attended the Nashville Untied Methodist Church aad the McCallum Uniled Brethren Church in Delton. She wu a member of the I Go ■ U Go Birthday Club in Nashville. She enjoyed needle work, searing clothes, crochetling and flower gardening. She wu preceded in death by one grand­ daughter, Cinda Broines; one great grandson, Ruraell Nichols; one great granddaughter, Jaimie Rose Branes; one brother, Harold Guaey; and two sisters, Vivian Southern and Virginia Summen. Mrs Elliston is survived by one son. Jack (Rose) Dawson of Nashville; two daughters, Joyce (Robert) Baker of Delton and Frances (Lowell) Mead ofNashville; 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; two great great grand­ children; one sister. Betty Pentecost of Charkrte; step children. Roselee (David) Murphy. Lloyd (Helen) Elliston, Jr. and Gloria Goodner all of Nuhville, Sam (Marsha) Elliston and Jayne Gerald all of Michigan City, Indiana and James Elliston of Hastings; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 11, 1997 al the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with Rev. Jerry Gallaway officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to McCallum Uniled Brethren Church. Delton HASTINGS • Earle M. Tate, age 84, of Hast­ ings, passed away Monday, June 9. 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hutings. Mr. Tate was born on July 13, 1912 in Wabash, Indiana, the son of Leo and Binabel (Bradish) Tate. He wu raiaed in Indiana and Battle Creek and attended schools there. He moved to Hastings in 1933. He married Neva M. Reid on September 13, 1936 and she died on December 27, 1972. He married Betheline I. (Rollo) Reid on May 17, 1976. Mr. Tate wu employed as a meat cutler for the old A & P Store in Hutings and Felpausch Food Store in Hastings, he owned and operated the Silver Creek Garage in Rockwood, did I ockamithing in Greenville, South Carolina from 1973 until 1976when he resumed to Hast­ ings where he owned the former *E * B~ Locksmith Company, selling the business in 1991 and retired. He wu preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Mr. Tate is survived by his wife, Betheline (Betty); two step-sorts, Ronald K. Reid of Washington Stale (UJi. Air Force) and Leroy R. Reid of Hastings; six step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren and his nephew, Gilbert Tate of Hastings. Funeral services were held oa Wednesday, June 11,1997 at Rutland Township Cemetery. Reverend Michael J. Antoc officiated. Memorial coatributMms may be made lo the charity of one's choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Hour in Hutings | LAKE ODESSA - Juadn D. Hokanaon. 8, son of Mike and Roxanne Johneon at Lake Odessapeaeed away Thnraday, June 3.1997 at his residence. He was bom mi May 9,19t9 in Kalamazoo. He ia enrrtved by hie pareuta. Mike aad Roxanne Johneou; one brother, Fred Hokaneou at borne; two aaep brodiera, Chad aad Craig irfany; grudpttcalSa Chuck tad EUubKB Bunley of Woodlaad and Rone Johanna cf Lake Odessa, great grandparents, Richard aad MUAed Brodbeck at Woodlaad; oae «tat ana. Avia Dilleabeck ofWoodlaad; eadaeaku al nets, uncles and couaiM. Funeral auvices wse bdd Monday, Jttak9, 1997 at the Zion Lutheran Church with Rtv. Alan Sellmaa officiating. Bunn too* place ■ woooiana MoaoBai Park. Memorial coetritetiooa may be made to*e Dorothy M. Mcliy__________| HASTINGS ■ Dorothy M. McVey, <e 71, of Hastings, passed away Thursday. June 3, 1997 at Home of Hope hl Grand Rapids Mrs. McVey wu bora on Mach 21,1926 in the Bronx, New York, the daughter of Aldof and Barbera (Suakel) Wyss She wu raised in the Rye, New York area and attended schools there. She has resided in Lake Worth, Florida for naa) yean and summered in Hastings for several yean. Mrs McVey is survived by her husband, Doutod N. McVey; one daughter, Kristy (Mark) Ifill; one son. Scott McVey and fatuity; other frnuity, Larry A Salty McVey atri child­ ren, Ray* Pat Branch and children. Charles A Marty McVey aad ctaldren; couaiM. Jack * Ama Stmkel and her oldest and deaeat friend, Doris Heer of Lake Worth. Florida. Retiming her wishes there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hoepica. Arrangements were made by Wreaftaenl Home in Hawing. Zioa Lutheran Church Elevator fund or the Freedom Acrea School. Arrangements were aaade by the Koope Funeral Chapel. Lake Odeaaa. ; ___________ Mistet L Stanley Karen E. McCnniy BELMONT-Kama E. McCurdy, age 50, of Belmoat aad fuiueily of Woodlaad peeaed away Sunday, June 8, 1997 at her raaMearr She wu bora June 30,1946 in Lake Odessa, die daughter of Keeaedi aad Betty (Hecker) McCurdy. She graduated from Lakewood High School ia 1963 aad later graduated from Aquinas CnlVgr After graduating from high school she work­ ed at Haaings Mutual Insrnnce Company and for the past several years at the Amway Corporaboo u a Computer Operator-Propammer. She wu a member of the Greyhound Cooptfliott of Grind She wu preceded in death by her mother, Betty McCurdy on May 4, 1993. She is survived by her father end step mother, Kcemedt and Fredia McCtody of Woodland; one aisaer. Vivian (Robot) Reynolds of Kentwood; one niece, Debra (Craig) Potter of Kentwood, three great nephew aad one great niece. Visitation trill be Tburaday, June 12,1997 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 13, 1997 at 1 p.m. st the Koops Funeral Chapel ia Lake Odeau with the Reverend Gone Soeu officiitint. InternZilwillbeat Woodland MemorUl Park. Memorial cootributiotu may be made to Greyhound Companions of Grand Rapids. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Joan I. Vander Weg | HUDSON, FLORIDA - Miaet L. Stanley, age 71, of Hudson, Florida aad formerly of Hutings pererrl away April 22, 1997 at the Bayonet Point Medical Center in Hndaoa, ELwvia rKrMU. Minet Talstna wu bora November 19,1926 ia Arlene, hfiaamkee Corny, <w of the lae Arthra J. aad Ivah BeU (Cook) tblMa. She grew up in Ariane, aad aaeaded Uke Oty Scboois, gradaatiag from Lake Oty High School ia 1944. Miaet sms married September 2, 1941 to Robert E. Stanley, he preceded her in deadion May X 1994. Miner wu a member of the Haadnp Coun­ try Club She was a very athletic peraoa, aad enjoyed golfing. She alao loved bar gnldea retrievers. Miaet did many han of vnijiaewe | DOWLING - Joan I. Vattoer Weg, age 38, of Dowling, passed away Wednesday, June 4. 1997 at Pennock Hoapiul. Haadags. Mra. Vander Weg wu bora June21,1938 in Plainwell, the daughter of Robert aad Allene (Knowlton) England. She graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1956. She married Robert Vander Weg on June 13, 1938. Mrs. Vander Weg was employed for the put two years at Hearts Desire Gift Shop in Hast­ ings. Also, Chariton Park Crafts Shop for five years. Popes Furniture Store in Hastings, Hast­ ings High School Lunch Program, drove truck with her husband for several yean and add Avon. She wu formerly of Gun Lake and resided for 25 years on Charlton Park Rd. and had lived at cedar Creek Rd. residence the pest 5 yean. Mrs Vander Weg wu preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Rohm; two daughters, Teresa and Dale Eaton of Pitts­ burgh, Pennsylvania and Linda Campbell of Evart; four granddaughter, Melanie, Amanda, Ashley and Cuie; her mother. Allene "Polly” England of Hutings; two listen, Connie and Daryl Foreman of Hickory Corners and Judy and Jerry Burchette of Gun Lake and sevenl nieces . sd nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, June 6, 1997 at Williams Funeral Home. Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiated. Burial took place at Ft Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. won at tne irnnne* noapuai in naanaga, aa well u the Bayonet Point Medical Craerr in 994---- TTni-LrSn nuasou, r tonai. She wan preceded ia death iaaddkioatohar hnObaad Robert, aad her pareata, by one brote. Media Talama. She te aarvived by oae ana, Rkhatd J. Sanley at Scottville; aad maay friends ia boto nDOaofl, rionaa aaa naanng*. A gathering in Memory of Miaet Stanley will be beid at the home of Lew k Sue Lang. 327 Steiner, Haetiags. <m Saturday, Jean 21, 1997 at 11:00 am. until 1 fX)p-m. Those wfrt> iag to make memorial coatribudoM are aUad to oonaider doeattoee to Taagte Town at Bob King's Park iaHutinp a the American fkort Asaociation. Envetopea will be aveiHbie at the gathering at can be mailed In Stephem Rraaral Home, 303 E. Suae St, Scottville, ML 49*34 | ~ Heien^D^n^R^d 1 j LAKE ODESSA-Hetcn*Dykie”lood.f7, of Lake Odeaaa peaaed away Friday, Jean 6 1997 at her readeace. She waa bora on January 30,1920 tn Detroit tbe dxughter of Rudolph end Chartotte (Waites) VanDyke, •> She graduated from Steele High School ia Dayton, Ohio in 1938 end attended toe Uatoarsity of Michigan for four yean. She wu a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority while at the university. -I She married Walter A. Reed, Jr. on Decem­ ber 18,1942 in Atm Arbor. He preceded her in death on March 23. 1977. They lived: io Dayton, Ohio before moving to the Lake Odeasa area in 1946. She wu a member of the Central UaBed Methodist Church of Lake Odeaaa, Boajbg League, Morrison Lake Golf Course Ara'jl 4 Bridge Ctabe. Red Croat voiuaaeer. Peadick Hoepital vohmaeer, member at toe Ften^ck and Ionia Hoeptal Guilds, BloodmcMte OBirperaon, and Lake Odeaaa Fricnda of'Rre She wu preceded in death by one broker, Rudolph VanDyke and two aisters-in-law, Qeri and Joy. Mrs. Reed is survived by four aors, Wd|ux (Toni) Rend m of Jackaon, New Jeney. Iton V. (Heide) Reed of Lake Odeaaa. ThomaaJV. (Nancy) Reed of Battle Creek and Ptdlip (Teresa) Reed of Battle Creek; one dnugMer, Virginia (Bob) Kruiaengi of Lake Odeaaet 13 grandchildren; two atop grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one aisaer, Virginie (Ml) Speller of Estes Park, Colorado; brotoeragnd sisters-in-lurs, Thomu Reed of Sana BMora, California. Mary (Ed) Davison of Orand Rapids, Paul (Shirley) Reed of Green Valley. Arizona, Robert (Pat) Reed of Holland; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, June 9, 1997 at the Koope Funeral Chapd in Lake Odessa with Rev. Emmett Kadwell officiating. Burial took place at lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Barry County. Central Unfed Methodist Church at a charity of one's choice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12, 1997 — Page 7 Woodland News.,. Social News Mcllvains to mark golden anniversary McClain-Gibson to be wed July 19 Shumways to mark golden anniversary Mr. H. Wayne McClain of Poteau, OK and Mr. and Mrs. Keith and Belinda Upton of Hodgen, OK are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Dawn McClain, to Geoff Christopher Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Kent and Dawne Gibson of Hastings. Geoff is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School. He is earning his master s degree in marriage and family therapy at Oklahoma Scale University in Stillwater. Stephanie is a 1992 graduate of Poteau High School. She recently returned after serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the California Ventura Mission. Geoff also served as a missionary for the church in the Netherlands They will be married on July 19. 1997 in the Dallas, Texas Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. There will be a reception in Tulsa. OK and later one in Hastings ; Robert and Betty (Stamp) Shumway will ! celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on \pMB21. 1997. . ' Their family invite you lo an open house to ‘^be held in their honor on that date at the home Carl and Betty Mcllvain will celebrate 50 yean of marriage with an open house for family and friends on Sunday, June 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. al their home, at 4966 S. Broadway, Hastings. The couple were married on June 15, 1947 and have lived in Hastings their entire lives. The open house will be hosted by their three children. They also have six grandchildren. Scop by and help celebrate this happy occasion. by Catherine Local Bill Walker, chairman of the recent Lake­ wood area Crop Walk. Mill says this morn­ ing that some Crop Walk money has not been turned in. and while Woodgrove Church is so far ahead that he doubts anyone has the slightest chance of catching them, he doesn't want lo declare a winner quite yet. Libby Kinsey and her dog. Maggie, did a terrific job for that church, and they turned in more than $2,200. There is not much news this week as not only was it the dead first week of the month, but I didn't gel out for what little did go on as 1 am still recovering from the pre-Moth­ ers' Day pneumonia. The weather was gorgeous over the just past weekend and again on Monday. Big yellow machines and equipment are working next door lo me at the house being built by Tim Lind. I haven't asked but I think they are probably putting in a septic system, as there is a lot of digging going on The MacKenztes and probably all the other fanners have all the soy beans planted fi­ nally. having been delayed by miserable cold weather all of the month of May. I was in Lake Odessa Saturday morning and saw several Woodlanders who were hil­ ling some or most of the village-wide yard and garage sales. There was a bake sale al Carl's Grocery store and, I was told, another al the ChriMian Youth Center on Second Street. I saw Orpha Enz and her daughter, Jan Yonkers, on Fourth Avenue and Orpha said they had been lo 14 garage sales that morning already. Woodland's village-wide sales will be next Saturday. June 14. Betty Curtis said Wood- Clintons to observe 50th anniversary of their son William, 2349 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, from 4-6 p.m. v Bob and Betty were married on her 20th b ’ birthday in Detroit, Mich, and lived most of their married lives in Hastings where Bob was . a pharmacist. The couple has six children. Brian (Anne), ‘ William (Melissa), Jan, Robert (Maria) all of Hastings. Michael (Vivyaane) of Charlotte and Connie (Gerry) Battle Creek. They also have 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. . Friends are also invited to share their 'celebration with cards or letters. No gifts The children of Donald and Vera (Ellsworth) Clinton cordially invite you to a 50th anniversary celebration for their parents. The open house will be held at 830 Green­ wood Street in Middleville on Sunday, June 22. from 4-7 p.m. Your presence is the only gift desired. Norris-Cove exchange vows ■_ please Kristen Renae Norris and Andrew Robert Cove were united in marriage May 16, 1997 m Springfsekl. Tern. Kristen b the daughter of Michael Norris Md Phyllis Mcl^ughlin of Hastings she is currently employed by Hastings Medical Billing Andy is the son of Robert Cove and Cynthia James of Hastings. Andy is employed by Cove Distributing and u a senior al Hope College Mr. and Mrs. Cove now reside in Hastings with their son. A fall reception is being ptammd. Wileys to celebrate 50th anniversary Barcrofts to observe 50th anniversary Join us in celebrating the 50th wedding an­ niversary of Marge and Carl Barcroft, Sun• day. June 22, 2-5 p.m. at Cunningham's Acres, one mile west of Lake Odessa on M-50 r at Bliss Rd. Specially invited are former 4-H • '•kids’* from Marge's 22 years as a 4-H leader. -r. ■ The event is hosted by Debby and John Stasaek. Rob and Larissa and Kay and Tony Barcroft. Christy and Ashley . No gifts please, ocher than your presence which is the best gift of ail. - Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Wiley of Delton celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Jan 24. 1997. Mr Wdey and the former Eleanor Hager man were married Jan. 24. 1947, in Richland. Their three daughters and spouses are Diane and Jerry Frost of Delton. Sharon Boniface-Wiley of Richland, and Linda and Art Ribbie of Gun Lake. They have six grand­ children and four great grandchildren. Now retired, they owned and operated a farm north of Delton and GAE Repair. Eleanor also worked at Hastings Manufactur­ ing for over 26 years. Their daughters will be hosting a reception in their honor on June 22, 1997 at Mr. and Mrs. Wiley’s home. 6161 Norris Road. Delton, from 1 to 4 p.m. Ferrises to mark 25th anniversary Roland and Linda S. Ferris will be celebrating their 25th anniversary oe June 23. They will be taking the family to Mackinac Island for a weekend outing. LEGAL NOTICES June j. i-rvt Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Purpose of Meeting: Establishing Special Assess­ ment District lor Cory Drive. Supervisor presented draft Special Assessment Roll with 28 individual assessments for the 55 lots Supervisor to compile a new roll after errors wore noted in 10 assessments. Tortorg estate registered protest for their assessment. Supervisor will toke matter up with attorney. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p m______ • Meeks to celebrate 50 married years The children of Weldon and Hazel Meek in­ vite all family, friends and former Meeks Mini School children and parents from the past 30 years, to come celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary , with an open house on June 21. 1997. Time: 1-5 p.m.. at their home. 1340 E Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings (the old Mini School). Please come and just say Hi! No gifts please! MOULAft MONTHLY MUTING Mooting colled to order ot 7:46 p.m. All Board Members present Also fire chief, county comm ond 21 others Treasurers report received. Correspondence rood Fire Dept report received Approved fire dept, purchases. Appointed Clerk FOIA coordinator Approved MTA dues. Cemetery sign discussion Approved mini-pork repairs Bills read and approved Dorlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by John Gatos. Supervisor (6/12) Sheldon-Ogden to wed Oct. 27 Floyd and Karen Sheldon of Charlotte an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca K. Sheldon to Jamie J. Ogden, son of Robert and Dorothy Ogden of Hastings. Rebecca is a 1992 graduate of Olivet High School and a 1996 graduate of Lansing Com­ munity College with a degree in Radiologic Technologies She is currently working at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Jamie is a 1989 graduate of Hasting High School and attended Lawrence Technological. She is currently working at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Jamie is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School and attended Lawrence Technological University He is currently working at Dau Systems Network Corporation in Farmington Hills An Oct. 25. 1997 wedding will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Charlotte. land United Methodist Church will sell hot dogs, drinks and cookies in her and Glendon’s yard on Broadway. Darlene and Tonya Nicthamer left Sunday to drive to Arizona and California. They will visit Darlene’s parents in Arizona and then travel on to the Los Angeles area where Tonya plans to work and perhaps continue her education with some graduate work at one of the California Universities. Darlene will Uy back. The senior high youth al Lakewood United Methodist Church will go to Chicago on their mission trip this summer. They will work to build playground equipment at one of the seven sites of the Maray-Newberry Foundation and work in the day care and preschool program. The trip will be the week of June 19 through 22. On Sunday, the kids will go to Six Flags Great America. The youths have been earning money all year to finance the work they will do on the playground, as they always pay for the mate­ rials they use on their mission trips. They held a huge rummage sale last fall to help fund this trip. Anyone who wishes to help with trip finances can yet call the church at 367-4800 and arrange lo make a donation. Daily vacation Bible school will be held at the Lakewood United Methodist Church the week of June 16 through 20 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. John Waite will direct the program, which will include classes for chil­ dren who have just completed first through sixth grades. Call the church at 367-4800 if your child or children are interested. The Woodland United Methodist Women will meet Tuesday. June 17, at the home of Anne Bump for a potluck dinner at 6:30. When the Woodland Township Board met last Tuesday evening, they were given a demonstration of a new voting system by the Doubleday Company. Treasurer Nancy Potter said she thought the system would make counting and reporting the votes eas­ ier, but the board tabled the decision to buy or not buy it for further consideration. The two first grades at Woodland Elemen­ tary visited the Woodland Township Library last Thursday afternoon. I opened the library an hour early for the first graders. Darcy Rogers brought her 21 first-graders at 2 p.m., and when they left. Job Royer brought 22 more. I showed each class the pictures of George Spindler who gave the library and his per­ sonal 1,400 books to the township in 1951 and told them the library rules. I always en­ joy this visit and sometimes get a good reader or two out of it. Gutheridges to mark 25th anniversary Bruce and Connie Gutheridge (Rohrbncher) are celebrating 25 years of marriage. They were married on June 17, 1972 at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. A weekend is phtmed for later. They have two daughters, Christina Quim­ by stationed in AF in California, and her hus­ band Norman also in Air Force stationed in New Mexico. Daughter Stacey living at home. CITY of HASTINGS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby Qtven that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 23,1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. During the Common Council Meeting of May 28, 1996, the City Council held a public hearing to consider the necessity to blacktop and Install curb and gutter on Marshall Street between South Young Street and South Park Street. Following the public hearing, Council approved the necessity subject to the estimated costs of said Improvements to be determined by the City Director of Public Services and a tentative special assessment roll to be prepared by the City Assessor. The purpose of the public hearing now scheduled for June 23,1997 (see above) is for the Council to hear comments and make a determination on the necessity to make said improvements based on the estimated costs and the tentative special assessment roll. This notice is given pursuant to Article X Section 10.1 and Section 10.2 (5) of the Charier of the City of Hastings, and Article IV Section 13.107 of the Hastings City Code. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800449-3777. Everil G. Manshum City CleridTreasurer �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: BMMTSAM FOftKCtOMK SALK THIS FIRM IS A D€8T COLLECTOR ATTtMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Defoult ho* bwn mod* in th* condition* of a mortgage. mode by Rondoll D. Martin, a tingle man to Mortgage America. Inc.. Mortgagee, doted January 10. 1997 and recorded on February 5. 1997 in Liber 684 on Page 948. Barry County Record*. Michigan, ond wot assigned by »o>d mortgagee to CHARLES SHAFER ot assignee by an assignment dated January 10. 1997 which wot recorded on February S. 1997. in Libor 684. on Pago 954 Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Eight Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-three and 97/100 dollars ($8,433.97). in­ cluding interest ot 18.00% per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor tgoge and the statute In such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings, Michigan ot 100 o'clock p.m.. on July 3. 1997 Sold promises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS Barry County. Michigan, and aro described as: Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot 17 of Holiday Subdivision; as located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31. Town 3 North. Rango 10 West, thence North 86 degrees OB minutes East on the North lot lino 7S.0 feet; thence South 0 degrees 15 minutes 51 seconds West 143.60 feet to the South lot lino: thence North 63 degrees 34 minutes West 75.0 feet to the Southwest comer of sold lot. thence North 3 degrees 53 minutes West on the West lot lino 105.30 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 monfh(s) from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948Q 600.324la. In which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dote of such sole. Dated: Moy 33. 1997 CHARLES SHAFER FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (340) 643-4303 Trott B Trott. P.C. Attorneys for CHARLES SHAFER 30150 Telegraph Sult* 100 Bingham Fwms. Michigan 48025 Filo No. *97043458 (6/19) In the matter of Tory Glenn Roberts Jr. TAKE NOTICE: A hearing will bo hold on Wednesday, July 2. 1997 ot 10:00 a m. at 220 W. Court Street. Hostings. Ml 49058 for the following purpose: To appoint a Guardian. UAW-GM Logoi Services Plan William L. Meengs. Jr. (P52711) 4433 Byron Center Ave.. S.W. Wyoming, Ml 49509 (616) 531-7722 Barbara and Herbert Roberts 1324 Brogan Rood (6/12) Hastings. M) 49058 Filo No. 97-32098-If Estate of Bessie Loo Sparks, deceased Social Security 405-09 8356 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may be barrod or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 9625 Marsh Rood. Pfoinwoll. Michigan 49080 died 02/24/97. An instrument dated May 2. 1984 has boon admitted os the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased aro notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Helen J. Woods. 10985 25% Milo Rood. Albion. Michigan 49223. or to both the in­ dependent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. Stephen L. Haslett (P1472S) 141 East Bridge Street Plainwell. Ml 49080 (616)685-9877 (6/12) ■MMTttAGK BALK This is an attempt to collect a debt, ond any in­ formation obtained will be used for that purpose. Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Ralph O Westbrook and Cheryl Lynn Westbrook, husband and wife, to First National Bank of Michigan dated May 13. 1996 and recorded on Moy X 1996 In I.her 662 page 124. Barry County records. The lender has begun no proceedings to recover any port of the debt, which is now $16,407.77. The mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the property, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday. July 10. 1997 ot 2:00 p.m. local time, at main entrance to Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then duo on the mortgage, together with interest at 15.95 percent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgagee pays before the sole. The property is located in the Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan, and Is described In the mortgage as: Beginning at the Northeast comer of the Nor­ theast 1/4 of Section 8, Town 3 North. Rango 9 West, thence South on the East Section line 32 rods, thence West 20 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence East 10 rods, thence North 12 rods, thence East 10 rods to the point of beginning. The redemption period will be six months from the date of solo: however If the property is aban­ doned. the redemption period will bo one month from the date of sale. Date: Juno 9, 1997 First National Bank of Michigan Joseph B. Backus, attorney F.O. Box 794 East Lansing MU 48826 (7/3) NOVICK OF Z0NM0 (MMNANCK ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943. os amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adapted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance In the follow­ ing manner. ORDINANCE NO.: A-l-97 Section 4.13 — Development Plan Requirements ADO — "site condominium*" below In the deuetopment plan shall bo required for oil multiple family ds.slopmenfs. mobile home park*, she condominium*....**. Section 6.7 - C-3. Rural 8 Residential Conve­ nience Commercial District. B. Permitted Uses — ADO — 7) Single — Family dwelling* provided the dwelling: a. Satisfies all provision* of the applicable bidding, plumbing, electrical and other ap­ propriate construction code* adopted by the Stat* of Michigan or the County of Barry or satisfies ail contruction quality standard* of the U.S. Depart­ ment of Housing and Urban Development (HUO) os evidenced by a HUO label or data plate affixed to the unit or through information provided by the manufacturer to the Building Inspector regarding construction material* and standards. b. Ho* a minimum twenty-four (24) feet core area of original manufacture as defined in Article HI. Section 3.1. sub-section 135. c. Is firmly attached to a permanent foundation or basement constructed In accordance with the epllcabls building code. d. If a promonufactured hemo, has hod all ex­ posed wheel* ond towing mechanism removed. o. Has all addition* to the base unit constructed with like materials to the current Building Code. f. Satisfies all area regulations outlined under D-3. g. Promonufactured homo shall bo skirted with suitable materials approved by th© Zoning Administrator. Section 6.7 — D. Area Regulation* — Add — 3. lot Area ond yard regulation* for single family detached dwelling* in this toning district aro specified In Section 6.0 — C. The above named ordinance will come effective Juno 22. 1997. following the approval from the Michigan Deportment of Consumers B Industry Service*. State Boundary Commission. Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or Inspec­ tion in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan between the hour* of 8:00 a.m. s p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.). Mon­ day thru Friday. Please coll 948-4830 for further information. Data Juno 9. 1997 JAMES I. BAILEY. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners NANCY L. BOBISMA. Clerk »orry County (»/•>) CITY of HASTINGS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 23,1997 at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. During the Common Council Meeting of October 14,1996, the City Council held a public hearing to consider the necessity to blacktop and install curb and gutter on Taffee Drive between High Street and Thom Street (undeveloped). Following the public hearing, Council approved the necessity subject to the estimated costs of said Improvements to be determined by the City Director of Public Services and a tentative special assessment roll to be prepared by the City Assessor. The purpose of the public hearing now scheduled tor June 23,1997 (see above) is for the Council to hear comments and make a determination on the necessity to make said Improvements based on the estimated costs and the tentative special assessment roll. This notice Is given pursuant to Article X Section 10.1 and Section 10.2 (5) of the Charter of the City of Hastings, and Article IV Section 13.107 of the Hastings City Code. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Request for Information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City ClerWTreasurer Ann landers Abandoned pain Dear Aaa Leaden: When I read the letter in your column about parental abandonment. 1 knew I had to write. I'm one of six children. We were all abandoned. At 11. I was the se­ cond oldest. The youngest was my sister who was 4 months old. 1 did not miss my parents, but I did miss my siblings when we were plac­ ed in separate foster homes. One brother still denies that he was abandoned, and another won't speak to his wife and children about it because it is still so painful. Interestingly, all six of us grew up to be hopeless drunks, as though we had set out lo deliberately destroy ourselves. Every time I disagreed with a husband. I left him. rather than risk him abandoning me. I went through seven husbands before 1 realized what I was doing to myself. In the home where I spent my last four yean in foster care. I was forced to switch from lefi-to-right handed, had my birthday changed, had my first name spelled different­ ly and was given a new last name. 1 thought it was wonderful at the time, but now 1 realize the intention was to obliterate my past and transform me into a totally different person. What I miss today more than anything is the family closeness that 1 never had. 1 long for grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. I feel that I don’t know who I really am. and I blame the system, social service, and child protec­ tive agencies for splitting up my family. — Porterville. Calif. Dear Porterville: Please don't be too hard on the social services and child protective agencies. It is not easy to find people who are willing to take several children into their homes. Most want only one child or. at the most. two. It is natural for foster children and adoptees to wonder, “Who am I?” but it is unhealthy aad counter-productive to dwell on such ques­ tions. If you haven’t had counseling to work through your feelings, please go. Sexual humor Dtar Aaa Laarim: Attached is a column of your, dial I have been saving for umpteen yean. I don't know who wrote il. but please run it again. — J.K., Monterey. Calif. Dear Monterey: That column appeared al least seven yean ago, and I remember it well. I still laugh whenever I think of it. Thank you for asking. Here k is: It seems that when the good Lord was makag the world, he called Mu aside aad bestowed upon hi* 20 yean of normal tex life. Mu was horrified. but the Creator refus­ ed to bodge Then die Lord called the monkey and gave him 20 yean. "But I don't need 20 years." said the monkey. "Ten years is plentyMu spoke up and said. "May I have the other 10 vein?" Ute monkey agreed. BOY, Christopher Thomas Walton. bom Monday, May 19th. at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, weighing 9 lbs. 4 ozs.. 21.S inches long, to Tom and Heather Walton of Middleville. GRL, Paul aad Becky Leary are proud to an­ nounce the birth of their daughter. Hannah Rote, on May 29th at 4:33 p.m. She weighed 7 Ibt 8M ozs. and was 20 inches long. Han­ nah was welcomed home by her big brothers Benjamin and Dustin. Her proud grandparents are Bob and Barb Leaty of Hastings . Don and Joyce Kelly of Hastings and great grand parents Lloyd and Marcia Steeby of Middleville. BOY. Zackary Robert bom on April 22. 1997 ■ 9:34 p.m. al MetropoJkian Hospital to Robert Dnby aad Jessica Newcombe of Ionia. He weighed 7 lbs. II ozs. and was 20VI in­ ches long Proud grandparents are Sue Newcombe of Lake Odes*. Jerry Eldridge of Sunfield. Kim Dnby of Lansing, and Michele Duby also of Lansing. GIRL, Megan Mackenzie bom at Butter­ worth Hospital on May 31. 1997 at 1.25 a.m. 1A7J YOt The Lord called gave him 20 yean. The lion. too. wanted only 10. Again. Man spoke up. “May I have the other 10 yean?” “Of course." said the lion. Then came the donkey, who was also given 20 yean. Like the others. 10 yean was enough for him. Man again asked for the spare 10 yean, and he got them. This explains why Man has 20 yean of nor­ mal sex life, 10 yean of monkeying around. 10 yean of lion about it and 10 yean of mak­ ing a jackass out of himself. Nude club wins Dear Aaa Leaders: I’ve enjoyed your let­ ters about enzy lawsuits and goofy judges. Here is an Associated Press news story from the San Diego Union-Tribute with a totally different twist. When I read it, I could hardly believe my eyes 1 hope you will share it with your readers. — Anonymous in San Bernadino Dear San Bernadino: My pleasure. However, this is not about a goofy judge or a crazy lawsuit. The decision was made by a jury. The judge was right, however, to refuse a new trial. I applaud his courage, as well as his wisdom. Here’s the story: “Every time Elben Thad' Poppell has tried io set ap a church, a spa or a social club, city officials have run him out of town. In conservative San Diego County, PoppeU's at­ tempt for running clothing-optional businesaes just don’t seem to fly. •‘He was refused a business license for his nude church ia La Mesa. His nude social club in Solana Bench got him arrested for prostutitioc. When be opened a nude spa in San Diego, he was raided aad jailed along with his patrons. In all. seven cities have chased him out of town. “Poppell, 62 and a butcher by trade, has penuted. And he recently won a round. A federal jury in San Diego awarded Poppell $200,000 after finding that police and city of­ ficials engaged in malicious prosecution, harassed him and violated his constitutional rights. The jury found that Thad’s Social Club, where for a fee customers could ’disrobe, socialize and dance in the nude and/or engage in sexual ads,” was the target of a vendetta. “In a ruling issued last week, U.S. District Judge John Rhoades turned down the city’s request for anew trial. ‘No doubt, a large seg­ ment of the population views the plaintiffs activities as morally reprehensible.' Rhoades said. No doubt, the community at large views the plaintiff himaaif as the creepy purveyor of indecency.’ “But Rhodes invoked a quote from Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan: ’The point to be driven home is that if your constitutional right* are to remain secure, you have lo be careful to protect the right* of people you despise.’ to Scon and Alice Redman of Middleville. Weighing I lbs. II on and 21 inches long. Megan has one brother. Michael. GIRL, Savanah Jo boro at Pennock Hospital on May 29. 1997 at 9:40 a m. to Harley Sweet aad Jennifer Barcroft of Nashville. Weighing 4 fee. IU ee. and 17 inches long. BOY, David Michael bom al Pennock Hospital on May 29. 1997 at 10:46 p.m. to Doug aad Mary Riven of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs 6H aa. end 22 mches long. BOY, Tyler James bora at Pennock Hospital on May 30, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. to Sharon Ferguson aad Ron Cores of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs 12 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Jesse James bora May 29. 1997 to James aad Laura Smith of Middleville He was born at 6:05 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 19H inches long. Welcoming him home is his big broC-er Jake. Proud grandparent* are Mike Muday of Delton, Kathy Muday of Dowling and Gloria Smith of Hastings. \ //.HZ Z7 1)7.7?? Join the u inninn /inc up! IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES EXIST IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Press Operation Mig Welding General Labor Production General Office Medical Billing Receptionist Assembly MANPOWER IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE METAL STAMPING PLANT IN IONIA, AND FOR AN INJECTION MOLDING COMPANY IN SOUTHEAST GRAND RAPIDS Immediate Long Term positions are available in all three shifts. Must be 18 years of age and have at least three months of positive work experi­ ence in an industrial setting. Manpower is also accepting resumes for several secretarial positions in the Hastings Area. Medical Billing experience a plus. MANPOWER 127 North Market, Hastings 948-3000 e.o.e "At a news conference. Poppell thanked the judge and jury. 'I’ve never stopped having parties, not for over 20 years.' he said. The jury awarded Poppell more money than he had sought: S 100.000 in damages from the ci­ ty. $90,000 from two police officers and $50,000 from a city code compliance officer.” Dear Readers: While I don't approve of conducting business in the nude, constitu­ tional rights have to be defended I don't know if Judge Rhoades was appointed qr elected, but if 1 lived in San Diego and Judge Rhoades were running for re-election, he would certainly get my vote. Chase crooks Dear Ann I andm: I'm writing in response to “Outraged in S. Dakota.” who told about some boys who crashed a stolen car while trying to dude police. "Outraged ' saaX it should be against the law for police to in-' mate a high-speed chase after a stolen car. 1 strongly disagree. If such a law existed, what kind of message would that send to criminals who steal can? They would know they coul<| evade police by simply exceeding the speed, limit because the cops wouldn't be allowed tq chase them. Thoae boys who died trying to out run the police killed themselves. It was an unfortunate^ accident that also took the life of an innocent­ victim. Of course, polkc officers should give up a chase in an area where innocent people are al risk, but to make a law forbidding, police from chasing crooks would be a crime in itself. — Becky in Lincoln. Calif. Dear Becky: More people agreed with you, than with me. I'm inclined to believe your response was better than mine. LEGAL NOTICE M0NVBMK FOMCUMUNK1MK . THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WU BE USED FOR THAT FURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE -Default ha* boon mod* Ri the conditions of a mortgage mod* by Richard L. Hamilton Jr., unmarried man to AAA Mortgage and Financial Corporation, Mortgagee, doted July 34. 1996 and recorded an July 39. 1866 In Libor 667, on Page 837. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and was assigned by said martgags* to the COUN TRYWOE HOME LOANS. INC. a* assignee by OR asilgnmsnt doted July 34. 1886 which was record ad an December 30, 1986. In liber 681, on Fags 999, Barry County Record*, on which mortgage there Is doimod to bo due at the dote heroot th© sum of FWty-SIx Thousand Four Hundred NinetyNine and 04/100 dollars ($56,499.04), including torast at 9.50X per annum. Under the power al solo contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pnp vidqdf.Mrticq is hereby given that sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, os public vendu< at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastingr. Michigan at 1:00 ©dock F.M.. on July 10. 1997. ’< $aid promises aro situated in VILLAGE O$ WOODLAND. Barry County. Michigan, and art The South 4 Rod* of the North 1 /3 of Lot 5. Bloch 1 of the Village of Woodland, according to tht recoruea r mi m*r*ov. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the dale of such sate, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3341a, in whkh case the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dote of such safe. Datod: May 39. 1997 COUNTWYWHM HOM£ LOANS INC FOR INFORMATION. FLEASE CALL: (348)643-4303 Trott * Trott. F.G Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC. 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms, Michigan 48035 ’• FHof970534l3 (6/36) MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been modg In the terms ond condition* of a certain mortgage made by Howard Shattuck and Donise Shattuck hush and and wHo. of TownU^ of Hope. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor*, to Woodham* Mor tgoge Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mor­ tgagee datod the 371h day of October. A.D. 19RV and recorded in th* office of th* RogHtor of Deed*, for Iho County of Barry and State of Michigan. on the 30»h day of October. A.D. 1989. in Libor 490 pi Barry County Record*, on pogo 464 and re­ recorded November 23. 1989 in Libor 491. Foge 540. Berry County Record* and o**ignod to First Nettonwido Mortgage Corporation by nweno assignment datod Moy IB. 1995 and recorded oti July 31. 1995 in the office of Register of Dwdsm Uber 636 for sold County of Barry County Record*, on page 335. on which mortgage there it claimed to bo due. at the date of thi* notico. for principal <md Intorast. the *um of THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 05/100 ($34,417.05) DOLLARS. H And no wit or proceeding* al low or in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt **cur*d by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now therefor*, by virtu* of th* power of *oi* contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of th* State of Michigan In such cos* mad* and pro­ vided. notic* i* hereby given that on iho 34th day of July. A.D. 1997. at 1:00 o'clock p.m. *©«d mor­ tgage will bo foreclosed by a sol* at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, ot the Barry County CourthouM in Hasting*. Barry County. Michigan, of the promise* described in said mortgog*. or *o much thereof a* may bo necessary to pay the amount duo. a* aforesaid, on said mortgage, with th* intorast thereon ot ton percent (10.000%) per annum and ail logoi cost*, charge* ond expense* Including the attorney foe* allowed by low. ond aha any sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect It* interest in the premi***. Which soid premise* ar* described a* follow*: All certain sis* or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hop*, in the County of Barry ond State of Michigan ond described a* follow*, to-wii LOT 144 OF LAKEWOOD ESTATES ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED FLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED M UBER 4 OF FLATS. FAGE 19. The redemption period shall be 6 month* from the date of such sole, unto** determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 800 3341a in which case th* redemption period shall be 30 day* from th* date of such *ol* Doted June 13. 1997 First Nationwide Mortgog* Corporation Frederick A. Feti Esq. Feti 8 Associate* F.C. 30903 Mack Gro**e Fointe Wood* Ml 48236 Our file 401071-0483 (7 10) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... A look back at Memorial Day By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Manorial Da» 1997 is past and Flag Day il coming near. Scree Representative Terry Geiger gave the 1997 Memorial Day Address lo a quiet and at­ tentive audience in Hastings. He pointed out fort this ceremony is to honor the memory of the brave soldiers for their devoted service aad their ultimate sacrifice for the nation. This nation, its ideals and tradition endure and will stand for all time as a most fining tribute to the service men who have served in past military encounters. Geiger took the audience back to the American Revolution, where 4,000 new Americans died, a heavy toll of the small population of the 13 colonies in the late 1700a. Since the Revolution, more than a million other American lives have been lost in other wars. The wan have had an ultimate cause, that of freedom. First Americans fought the encroachments oa traditional freedoms by the British govemment This war was fought primarily on American soil. George Washington helped lead the nation in this first war. but equally important, he helped lead the nation in peace. Following the victory at Yorktown, the Continental Congress began to construct a new nation. He laid down his sword, sur­ rendering his power of military strength, to lead a civilian government. This unique government, in which a congress represented dhe people. held a weightier authority than the military and established an ideal that will be forever cherished in this nation. The wont internal conflict of this nation, the Civil War, was fought over ideals and not territorial, financial or military gain. In the north, men fought and died so that others who they did not know could be free, while the south fought whet they deemed to be outside interference in their affairs. It was this war that planted the seed of recognition of the need to remember fallen soldiers. The legacy of pride, honor, cooperation and victory that we celebrate yet today was born out of the American Civil War. The concept of Memorial Day, or Decora­ tion Day as it was originally known was co**carved on May 30, 1164. when Miss Emma Hunter of Boalsburg, Pa., gathered some wild flowers and took them to the grave of her father. He had been a Union Army Colonel and he was killed while commanding Penn­ sylvania's 49th Regiment in the Rattle of Gettysburg. At the Cemetery, Emma Hunter met a Mrs. Meyers, who had some wild flowers to place on the grave of her son, Joe, a 19-year-old private also killed at Gettysburg. The girl and the woman talked about their loved ones and foared their flowers. They also agreed to decorate the graves again on the following May 30. They did meet a year later, but they were not atone. Many of the townfolk also took flowers io the cemetery. They were accom­ panied by a clergman who preached a small sermon for all of the dead. And every grave in foe cemetery was decorated. The new custom spread, and soon people in several stales were decorating the graves of both southern and northern soldiers. Then, in 1868. General John A. Logan commander of die Grand Army of the Republic, issued his famous order designating May 30 as Decora­ tion Day. which later became known as Memorial Dey in all stales and territories ex­ cept for a few in the deep south who adhere to their own Confederate Memorial dales. That first official Memorial Dey was at­ tended by 5,000 persons who gathered on the tree shaded slopes of Arlington Cemetery General Ulysses S. Grant was an honored geert and General James A. Garfield delivered the oration. This was in 1873. Decoration Day. Memorial Day, whatever we choose to call it and however it is recognized, be it a three-day weekend that heralds the unofficial start of summer, or the official day that parks and swimming pools are opened for the season, is still one of American s great national holidays. While it is a day to mourn friends and relatives who have perished for the sake of freedom and democracy, it is also a day for celebration and rejoicing for those who gallantly protected us and k»i their lives. Because of the fortitude and valor they displayed in placet such as Yorktown. Get­ tysburg. San Juan Hill, the Argo.tne Forest, the Bulge, Inchon. Cam Ron Bay. Grenada or the Persian Gulf. Americans now rest all over the world. Many lie in peace in the country of their birth, but many more are part of the earth where they fought and died. Over the years, some 38 million men and women have worn the uniform of the United Stases during conflicts. More than 27 million of these veterans are still living today, and together with their dependents, represent nearly one half of our country's population. As these figures indicate, citizens from all walks of life have accepted and carried out what is probably the heaviest obligation of citizenship, the responsibility of fighting for our country when necessary and even to make the supreme sacrifice when required. Perhaps this is the one lesson of Memorial Day. that ordinary Americans, the everyday people with whom we live and work, are capable of greatness when demands are made of them. We must instill in our children and in every generation that follows the pride of being a free American and the knowledge that nothing comes without a cost. Our tribute to the honored dead must not therefore, be confined to mere eulogies. Deeds are far more expressive of the gratitude and the great debt we owe these brave soldiers, these ordinary Americans fighting, and dying for their convictions. We must cany on their struggle with everlasting courage, intelligence, patriotism and with the readiness to defend our heritage of freedom. This is the meaning of Memorial Day. Across time and space, we touch hands and hearts with those who have gone before. And from this spiritual communion with our fallen heroes, we draw renewed faith to go forward, as they once did, to build a better world, on a legacy of peace, for a legacy of peace, borne from the agonies of conflict is the greatest legacy of all. The City of Hastings and the villages of Barry County have held many parades over the years. Prior to the Civil War many parades were conducted as the country prepared for the war between the states. Barry County had several units who prepared to serve their country when Presi­ dent Abraham Lincoln, on May 3, 1861. call­ ed for 42,034 volunteers to serve their coun­ try for three years or for the duration of the war, whichever came first. The Hastings Rifle Company was oganized. with Captain George A. Smith as first lieutenant. The next "war meeting" was held on a xtormy day. The Sheepskin band of fifes and drums were there and two patriotic speeches raiaed the excitement of the crowd which had gathered. A total of $600 was raised by subscription to outfit the volunteers and to aid in supporting their families while they were away at war. At the close of the rally, the Hastings Rifle Company marched through the streets of Hastings, followed by crowds of people who had assembled at the courthouse. The company was then loaded in wagons and taken lo Grand Rapids where it went into camp. This company was disbanded by the order of Colonel McConnell. Many of iu members then enlisted in the Third Michigan Infantry Regiments. Another company of volunteers from Hretings that resulted from the rallies was the Zouave Cadets. These units formed in the United States in the early to mid-1800s The drill work and the handling of weapons were practiced and demonstrated al political and other celebrations. The call to arms by Lin­ coln in 1861 gave emphasis to the units where they already existed and the formation of new units in many areas. The Hastings Zouave Cadets unit was formed in June 1861. Each man was responsible for financing their own unique uniforms fashioned after the French Zouaves, which were brilliant colored, baggy pants, navy blue jackets trimmed wuh red and gold braid and a red fez for head gear. They also had to finance their own sidearms, usual­ ly a sword and a musket. John Wiesert, who had served in the Ger­ man Army before coming to the United Stales and Hastings, was chosen to drill the Cadets. There were 19 officers and 32 privates in the unit. They drilled in the upper story of the courthouse and on the lawns of the courthouse square. Sgt. Weisert spoke broken English with a heavy German accent. This resulted in some interesting mistakes that amused the men and the onlookers as well as the sergeant himself. The Hastings Cadets did not enter the war as a unit, but instead enlisted in various regiments, as they were raised in Michigan and thus the Hastings Cadet Drill Unit was scattered throughout the Union armies. Another company, made up of men under the age of 45, was enlisted in Johnstown Township by Captain Monroe to act as a reserve unit to be ready to answer the call when it came. Many Barry County volunteers simply went to Battle Creek, Grand Rapids or Jackson and enlisted, joining whichever was currently recruiting men. Barry County with a popula- Spencer Scobey pauses before the GJk.R. Monument which was unveiled on May 30,1912, by Fitzgerald G.A.R. Post No. 125 and Fitzgerald Women's Relief Corp. No. 100, Hastings. Mr. Scobey's grandfather, Jonathan Scobey, fought in and was wounded at the Battle of Bull Run. Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post 845 Color Guard leading the parade down the Avenue of Flags. (1997). lion of less than 15,000 people, sent 1,632 men to the Union Armies. Over 40 became commissioned officers. More than 100 were killed in action and a larger number died of disease. Veterans organizations have been formed when a war ends and peace returned to the country. They have served the political, physical and financial needs of their com­ rades. They have advocated adherence to the laws ot the land, lobbied for pensions and medical care and hospitals, burial rights, and cared for the grave sites of their fallen members. Their large numbers give them some political significance. In 1783, while George Washington's army was still in the field, the Society of the Cincin­ nati was formed at Fishkill on the Hudson River. This organization was open to officers of the Contintemal Army and their descen­ dants. George Washington was their first president. No veterans organizations were formed following the War of 1812 or the Mexican War. Oa of the Civil War. the Grand Army of the Republic and its Auxiliaries were formed. This organization was a society of men who fought on the side of the North in the War bet­ ween the States. It was organized in Decatur, IU.. on April 6, 1866. Membership was open to any honorably discharged soldier, sailor or marine of the United States military who had been in service between April 12. 1861 and April 9, 1865. The Grand Army of the Republic was responsible for the first observance of Memorial Day in the northern stales. The G.A.R. didn't arrive in Barry County until the 1880s. There were three G.A.R. Port formed before Hastings had a unit. There were a total of 11 posts in Barry County at one time. Fitzgerald Post No. 125. Department of Michigan was formed in 1883. This G.A.R. Post was operative until 1941, when the last member. Truman Weber, passed away, serv­ ing for 23 years, longer than any of the other posts. It was named in honor of Captain Leonard O. Fitzgerald, who served with Company C, of the Twenty-first Regiment. He was mortal­ ly wounded while leading his company into the battle at Stone River. Both the G.A.R Post and its Auxiliary, Fit­ zgerald Corp. No. 100, Department of Michigan, which was formed on Feb. 17, 1887. and continued for many years after the G.A.R. Unit was closed, continuing to help veterans and their families Both the G.A.R. Port and the Auxiliary Corps met for many years in the port home at 109 Wert Stare St. Fitzgerald Post No. 125 and Fitzgerald Women's Relief Corp No. 100 planned a monument lo be placed in Riverside Cemetery in honor of the Civil War veterans. This was unveiled on May 30. 1912. in a joint ceremony. This has become the site of Hastings Memorial Day ceremonies. A history of the post and the Auxiliary tells us that members of the two units met at the G.A.R. Hall on the morning of May 30. then the official day for Memorial Day or Decora­ tion Day. prey brought garden flowers and made them into a bouquet. They took them to the cemetery and placed them on the graves of veterans. They then would join in a potluck dinner, after which they marched in a parade aad held a memorial service. This included speeches, a sermon, patriotic and religious music, recitation by school age children and the reading of the names of the deceased veterans, ending with the playing of the tradi­ tional "Taps.” As the members grew older, they gave over foe responsibilities of the Memorial Day parade and ceremonies to the Veterans of Foreign Wan and the American Legion. (To be Jeffrey Alan Mandeville, Hastings and Mcshia June Schultz, Hastings Paul August Voegtler, Southfield and Diane Marie Lamphier, Delton. Daniel Paul Lundquist. Nashville and Jen­ nifer Marilyn Brzycki, Charlotte. Philip James Savage. Vermontville and Christine Ann Lisle, Hastings. Michael Joe Newman. Dowling and Tina Marie Elben, Dowling. Matthew Scott Ritchie, Delton and Jodi Lee Stafford, Delton. Robin Duewayne Hayes. Delton and Rebecca Jerriene Fuller, Delton. Michael John McDaniel. Wayland and Jen­ nifer Ann Karel, Wayland. Jeffrey Allen Bever. Delton and Jennifer Lane Gteesing, Dehor Robert Dennis Byrne, Kalamazoo and Jill Christine Brighton, Hastings. Francis Grover Fessenden. Jr.. Delton and Cynthia Jane Moline, Delton William Larry Cappon, Jr., Wayland and Crystal Am Head. Waylreid. David Michael Garland, Middleville and Melissa Ann Planet*, Middleville. CITY of HASTINGS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 23, 1987 at 7:M p.m. In the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Heatings, Michigan. During the Common Council Meeting of August 12,1996, the City Council held a public hearing to consider the necessity to blacktop and Install curb and gutter on West Benson Street between East Uno Lot 12 Block 3 Taftee Addition and the most Easterly Point Lot 13 Block 10 Taffee Addition to 40 feet West of the East Lot Line ot Lot 8 Block 3 Taffee Addition (see map below). Following the public hearing, Council approved the necessity subject to the estimated costs of said Improvements to be determined by the City Director ot Public Senrices and a tentative special assessment roll to be prepared by the City Assessor. The purpose of the public hearing now scheduled for June 23,1997 (see above) Is tor the Council to hear comments and make a determination on the necessity to make said Improvements based on the estimated costs and the tentative special assessment roll. This notice Is given pursuant to Article X Section 10.1 and Section 10.2 (5) of the Charier of the City of Hastings, and Article IV Section 13.107 of the Hastings City Code. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request tor Information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945.2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800649-3777 Everil Q. Manshum City ClerWTreasurer Detail of the face of the monument. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12, 1997 < < mi* h lliink < I il Truly a pastime for any time or any individual Baseball... past, present and future. PAST — A recent letter from Gordon Garlock includes a story about former Vermontville High baseball legend Ken Beardslee. Beardslee has written five books pertaining to baseball, including one he re-wrote from his good ole' days at Vermontville High. Now 65, Beardslee lives in Indiana, but still holds many high school records. Beardslee still has the national record for highest average of strikeouts per game with an 18.1 norm from 1947-49. Talk about smoking the opposition! In one game. Beardslee fanned 25 Middleville hitlers. When 1 worked as a sports writer in Battle Creek, I wrote a story about Beardslee and his incredible baseball feats. He went from his hometown, all the way to the New York Yankees organization, suffered a tragic back injury that cut his pro career short and then went to work as a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates. It sure brings back memories for me and a lot of other baseball fans to remember what Beardsiee accomplished on the mound. PRESENT — This comes from our Banner baseball expert, Jason Carr. Carr, while traveling his way through the Internet, came upon a very interesting minor league baseball story. The minor league Charleston RiverDogs had planned to hold a special Father’s Day promotion, a free vasectomy for anyone interested. The promotion, an idea thought up by owner Mike Veeck (yes. Bill's son) did not go over well and was eventually cancelled In a report done by the ESPN SportsZone, RiverDogs fan Stan Collins states: "I beard they were going to have some way out promotions; this is about as way out as it gets." Anyone 21 or older, male or female, could have registered for the drawing. The RiverDogs have not scheduled a substitute promotion thus far. Other Veeck ideas for special promotions this year include a Great Inventor's Night to honor devices like the Chia-Pet and the VegO-Mat.c Four years ago, Veeck did a tribute to Two Dead Fat Guys" — Elvis Presley and Babe Ruth who both died on Aug. 16 — and was similarly swamped, according to the ESPN SportsZone report. FUTURE — The Cincinnati Reds will conduct a special tryout camp Saturday, June 21 at the Belknap Park baseball field in Grand Rapids. The camp is open to all boys ages 16-22. High school sophomores and juniors are especially encouraged to attend. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and tryouts start al 9:30 a.m. Bring uniforms, glove and shoes. Doni worry, Marge isnl expected to make the trip to Grand Rapids. • Still On Track: Derek Gonzales, a 1992 graduate of Hastings High and record­ holder for the Saxon track (cam, is now the varsity track and field coach at Greenhills High School in Ann Arbor. Gonzales has coached the program for three years and during that time has led the Class D program to a regional championship and a top finish at the Stale finals. Greenhills a few years ago had 15 members on its track team, now they have nearly 60. Gonzales has a U.S.A Track and Field Level I Coaching Education. • Will Be Mtosed: Long-time Gobles High athletic director and administrator Glenn Osborne recently passed away and his contributions to the school system and athletic program there were enormous. Osborne (61) was scheduled to retire in September. He will be missed by many who knew him. • Broncos Hit the Linka: Some of the individuals scheduled to appear al the June 19 Western Michigan University Golf Outing al the Hastings Country Club are new football coach Gary Darnell, former brown and gold coach and long-time WMU fundraising champ Bill Doolittle, softball coach Kim Worden and the voice of Bronco sports Robin Hook. Should be a good time for all. • D.A.R.E. Winners: Scott Donalson a:.d Dan Kline, of Grand Ledge, were the first-place winners at the D.A.R.E. Mega Bucks Bass Tournament at Wixom Lake last weekend. The team caught 13 1/2 pounds of bass. The next competition is June 21 in Martiny. • A Cup far tke Joe: It is not my intention to give you a clear grasp of the obvious or lo simply jump on the band wagon now that everybody else seems to be doing so. but this year's Red Wing team certainly became great champions. Remember it was written in this space first, when the Wings signed Joey Kocur, that Detroit would probably meet Philadelphia for Lord Stanley's Cup. Besides Stevie Y (Yzarman), Kocur just happens to be my favorite Wing. Still there are many contributors who helped bring the championship trophy back to its rightful home in Hockey Town: Fedorov, Lidstrom, Fetisov, Maltby, Shanahan, Vladie, Larry Murphy, Koslov, Draper. McCarty and, of course, Mike Vernon included. And hats off to one, if not the best, hockey coaches of all-time, Mr. Scotty Bowman. For 42 years. Wings fans have waited. Now, Bowman's, Mike Hitch's, and our, team has delivered. Talk to you soon. Baseball’s best found on All-Barry County team Too many good players... not enough positions to place them in. That was the tragedy in compiling the 1997 J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County Baseball team. To aid us in the selection process, an extra outfield position was established and a designated hitter was chosen as part of the first team. Twelve players were picked for the firat team, including Josh Storm, Joel Mittelstaedt, Carlos Correa, Kevin Doyle, Nick Waara, Eric Thelen. Justin DeBoode. Mau Moore, Scott Haas, Gabe Steward, Andrew Courtright and Jared Osborne. Here is a glance at their season stats: Josh Storm — The Hastings firstbaseman hit 337 with 16 runs, 28 hits, 2 stolen bases and 11 RBI. Saxon Coach Jeff Simpson says of Storm, "he's our best defensive player, he makes everything look easy." Made just one error all season. Joel Mittelstaedt — Played in the infield and provided some quality innings on the mound in his senior year at Maple Valley. Hit .393 with 11 doubles, 4 homeruns and 27 RBI. Holds school record in doubles (10) is second in hits (33) and third in RBI (27). Was 3-1 as a pitcher this spring with 20 strikeouts and a 3.15 ERA. Carlos Correa — Made first-team OK Blue for Middleville with a .397 average that included 15 doubles. 33 hits, and 26 runs. A very dependable shortstop who stole 13 bases during the course of the season. Kevin Doyle — Lit up the scoreboard for the Trojan baseball team. Hit .357 with 10 doubles. 7 dingers and 37 RBI. Had 7 RBI in one game versus Coopersville. Made All-OK Blue in his third year as a starter. Nick Waara — Played in the outfield and infield for Maple Valley, but makes Barry County’s team as a catcher. Had 30 hits with 2 triples. 4 doubles and 15 RBI. The senior also spent some time as a pitcher, proving that he can play at virtually every position. Eric Thelen — A first-team Capital Circuit selection. Thelen had a .333 batting average, a homerun and 10 RBI. Had 6 extra base hits for the Lakewood Vikings including 2 that went out of the park. Ail- Josh Storm gcott Hau Hastings' Larry Bailey jumps on a Gull Lake's Reggie Walters fast ball during last Saturday's regionals baseball contest at Ovid-Elsie High School. The Saxons fell behind “ty and werB never able to catch up, losing 5-0. Saxons stopped by Blue Devils at Ovid regional tournament OVID — Even after a lough 5-0 loss to Gull Lake in Saturday's Class B regional baseball game, the words from the Hastings Saxons were quite optimistic. From senior captain Nick Thornton, to junior captain Andrew Courtright, to Coach Jeff Simpson the terminology focused around a great end to the 1997 season and even bigger goals for the 1998 campaign. The Saxons won their first district title in five years last weekend al home with triumphs over Wayland and top-ranked Caledonia. Simpson. Courtright and Thornton don't expect as long of a wait for the team's next district crown. “We have played as sound of baseball as a coach would like to see," Simpson said. "It was a good season from the effort today to the effort all season." In fact, if not for a rough first inning, the Hastings ball club may still be playing in the Class B playoffs. Gull Lake came out nppi ng the cover off the ball with five hits in the first inning, scoring four times. Simpson said his squad was ready to play, but so were the Blue Devils during their first appearance al the plate. "They (Gull Lake) put the bat on the ball and were very aggressive," Hastings' pitcher Andrew Courtright said. "It was the aggressiveness that did it for them." Hastings held the Gull Lake hitters to four hits the rest of the way. while collecting five base raps of its own. Larry Bailey had a first inning hit, Chris Stafford and Eric Greenfield each had singles in the fourth. Malt Moore supplied his offense in the fifth stanza and Nick Thornton recorded a base hit in the sixth inning. The Saxons, however, did have some golden opportunities to score. In the top of the fourth, Hastings' loaded the bases, but a pop-up and a strikeout squandered that chance. Luke Warner drew a one-out walk in the fifth and Moore's base hit gave the blue and gold another runner in scoring position. But, no runs were tallied. "The opportunities were there, we just didnl cash them in," Simpson said. Thornton agreed with his coach. Hastings' catcher Chris Stafford prepares to toss the ball over to Josh Storm at Barry County as an outfielder. Justin DeBoode — A total package, the centerfielder could hit (.371. 12 extra base hits), run (35 runs scored. 23 stolen bases) and play defense (5 assists with great arm). Was voted onto the All-OK Blue first team. Matt Moore — Came through in the clutch. Made just 3 errors all eason in the outfield and pitched the Saxoas to a 1-0 victory over Wayland in the district championship. The junior slugger hit .337 with 6 stolen bases and 26 runs. Scott Haas — Delton struggled as a team, but Haas did not. Hit .447 with 6 extra base hits. 2 homeruns and 10 runs scored. Lifetime average of .440 with onbase percentage of .520. "He (Haas) has never given less than 100 percent (and) is an excellent leader." according to Delton Coach Rob Dreier. Makes Barry squad as an See BEST Continued on pg.12 Nick Thornton (4) was one of five Saxon sluggers to get base hits against the Blue Devils in regional play. "We got runners on. but couldnl get them in." Thornton explained. "Gull Lake got the bat on the ball quite a bit" Senior firebailer Reggie Walters was the Blue Devils pitcher who kept the Saxons off the score board. Courtright said that he had never faced Wallers, but came away impressed with his overall mechanics. "He'S (Walters) a good pitcher, he was right there (location) all day," Courtright said. Simpson said that his team's success at the end of the year was partly due to some impressive defensive efforts. Josh Storm, at first. Matt Moore, in the outfield, and shortstop Nick Thornton all were pointed out for their solid glove work. Thornton, according to Simpson, made just one error in the last three weeks of the spring season. “Our defense has been excellent," Simpson said. Sort of like the team's performances at seasons end. "We really came on at the end of the season," Courtright said. "Everything was finally in place (and) nobody stood out as an individual. Everybody came out ready to play with a lot of confidence." Nick Thornton. Josh Storm, Eric Greenfield and Randy Lake graduate from this year's squad and their contributions were immeasurable. "The seniors gave a lot to us; give this year to our seniors," Courtright said. "I hope that we helped out enough, so the team can have a really good season next year." Thornton said. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12,1997 — Page 11 Area gymnast* scoca to mark* In state meet* How many parking spaces at Old Kent Park? Gymnastics in Motion, in Middleville, just happens to be the training facility for many State placers. Local gymnasts in levels 5 and 6 recently came back from State meets with medals in hand. Level 5 was held in Bay City on May 4-5. while level 6 competed in Rochester on May 19-20. In level 5, Hastings' Katie Selvig scored an 8.55 on parallel bars and a 33.175 in the Question No. 11 in our West Michigan Whitecaps trivia contest deals with parking, and more specifically parking a» Old Kent Park. How many parking spaces are there at Old Kent Park?, the home of the Whitecaps. If you know, call J-Ad (945-9554) and you may be the winner of four free tickets to a Whitecaps contest. Need to call after working hours, use the sports extension (227). The tickets are undated reserved tickets and will need to redeemed at the stadium box office for tickets to a all-around. Danielle Baker, of Dorr, tied for sixth in the p bars with a 9.050 and scored a 34.0 in the all-around competition. Melissa Thomas, of Clarksville, had many top-tier performances with a second place 9.075 on the p bars, a third place 34.6 in the allaround and a fourth place 8.65 in the floor exercise. In level 6, Hastings' Colette Purucker scored an 8.4 on the vault and a 34.875 in th<* all-around. Middleville's Katie Richter had an 8.95 floor routine and tallied a 34.85 in the all-around. Rachel Baker. c4 Dorr, managed a 35.825 in the all-around and a 49.4 on the vault, Shelbyville's Shawna Moma scored 31.30 in the all-around including an 8.85 on the vault and Way land's Tamara Taughcr registered an 8.6 vault and a 33.75 in the all-around. specific Whitecap contest. All ticket exchanges are based upon availability. Best of luck and let’s play ball! Competing at State in levels 5 and 6 were (front row) Danielle Baker; (middle row) Rachel Baker, Katie Selvig, Shawna Moma, Katie Richter; (back row) Sarah Brown and Melissa Thomas. Sensiba inches near the top in ASA’s point standings Just five points out of f.rst and running in full gear. Middleville's Dave Sensiba took an early lead al last week's 300-lap event at the Berlin Raceway and found himself in a great racing dual with two talented drivers at the finish. Unfortunately, for Sensiba the checkered flag went to someone else. "The car was really working good at the end of the race, but on the last stop we put too much stagger and the car got loose again," Sensiba said. Kevin Cywinski emerged as the winner at Berlin, Mike Eddy finished a car length back and Sensiba wound up third in a spectaculai finish at Berlin. Sensiba led from laps 251-263 and started in thepolc position by going over 96 miles per hour in the race qualifier. After six of the 20 events, however, Sensiba stands second to Kevin Cywinski in the ASA AC/Deko Challenge Series Point Standings with 185 points. Cywinski currently has 190 points. Another local racer, Hastings* Joe Bush, finished in 30th. Bush is currently sixth in the Late Model point standings with 207, while Sensiba is 22nd with 59 points. Rob Lewis, also of Middleville, stands in 11th with 123 points. Sensiba also competed in the American Speed Association Mid-Michigan Chevy Value Leaders 300 last Friday in Auburn and placed eighth in that event. John TerMeer, after being bitten by a mechanical bug in the C heat, went out with a mechanical problem in the feature. TerMeer is 23rd in points. And Brian Bergakker, 20th in points, placed sixth in the C heat and took 16th in the A feature. In the Limited Late Models. Gibe High was 12th in the feature after finishing fourth in his heat race. High is 14th in this week's point standings. Ron Finkbeiner, 18th in the Super Late Model point standings, also suffered through some mechanical problems in his heat and had to drop out of the feature because of those problems. CORRECTION in lau week's Around the Tracks, it stated that Chad Lyons, Buzz Storm and Gabe High had raced at the Kalamazoo Speedway. In fact, the local three all competed al the Galesburg Speedway. The Hastingi Banner KALAMAZOO Six locals took part in action last Saturday at the Kalamazoo Speedway, but only a couple of the half dozen had finishes lo talk about. In the factory stocks competition. Brad Shellenbarger finished ninth in the C heat, but thanks to some mechanical trouble wound up 25th in the feature race. Shellenbarger stands in 22nd in the recent point standings. Steve Carter, seventh in points, was fourth in the A heat and finished a strong sixth in the feature. Dave Sensiba should be all smiles after his recent success on the ASA tracks. (Photo provided) Thanks for the memories... and track and field, won regional titles in such sports as basketball and baseball, recorded victorious marks in sports such as softball and earned numerous academic accolades. This year’s graduating seniors at Hastings High School enjoyed many successful moments in competitions and in the classrooms. During the past two years, this group of Saxons have placed at State in sports such as wrestling, golf (EMaNhM....ln 1993) For Hastings Boys & Giris ; LEGAL NOTICES: HIS No. V7-H177-56 Estate of MARCELLA J. MOON. DECEASED Social Security No. 385-46-0774. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS: Your intoroat in th* satai* may b* barred or aflsct*d by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing was held on June 10. 1997 in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Show on th* petition of Jean M. Vandenberg requesting that Joan M. Vandenberg bo appointed personal representative of the estate of Marcella J Moon, deceased who lived at 8963 Bedford Rood. Dowling. Ml 49050. and who died 4-17 97 On July 2. 1997. al 9:X a.m a hearing wi'l be held for th* determination of heirs of said deceased Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. June 5. 1997 Richard J Hudson (Pl 5220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE t YOUNGSMA 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (6’6) 945 3495 JEAN M VANDENBERG 7960 Bird Rood Hostings Ml 49058 (6/12) Hastings Soccer Club Tryouts! 1997-98 Fall & Spring Seasons ® H e HAS A HARD ENOUGH TIME MOVWGOfffl WHJU MAKES YOU THINK HE’LL MOVE IT ACROSS TOWN? The hardest part of your nett move should be getting up to give us a call For iu$t a few dollars more than renting a truck and doing it yourself, TWO MB ANO A TtUOl, provides fest. reliable service vou can depend on So if you're planning a move in the near future, give us a call Then do like the rest of our customers Relax When: Giris - may try out either June 18lh or June 19th. 1997 Boys - may try out either June 16th or June 17th. 1997 Tune: 5:45 p.m. - Registration 6:30 p.m. - Tryouts (will last approximately 2 hours) Where: Fish Hatchery Park Cost: S20 Tryout Fee - No Cash Please Check or Money Order - Payable to Hastings Soccer Club (Will be returned to participants not making the team.) $90 Total for Fall & Spring Season (Includes $20 Tryout Fee) Local • Statewide • Long Distance • Residential • Commercial • Insured St Bonded • Packing Service St Supplies Bring: Copy of Birth Certificate 1’xl” Picture Social Security Number Ball. Cleats. & Shinguards Parents: Parents must sign a release form before a player can try out. TWO MBI AND A TRUCK. "Movers Who Core’. 616-245-9200 • 800-863-6683 Players: Must live in the Hastings Area School District. Birthdates must be between 8/1/83 and 7/31/87. For SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION, Contact Vicki Butler at 945-3259 » �P«0® 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12, 1997 All-County golfers score points on Barry team Seniors Tammy Obreiler and Sarah Bishop proved that golf becomes an easier game the more limes that you play it. Obreiler went to the Class B-C-D State tournament three times in her prep career, the last two with her Saxon teammales. Bishop was not Middleville's top player as far as averages go this spring, but was still voted the teams "Most Valuable 1 layer" because of her leadership qualities. Obreiler and Bishop are joined on this year's All-Barry County first team by Hastings* Sarah Bellgraph and Casey Anderson along with T-ICs top-s<*orer Rachel Wade. Here is a look at their accomplishments. Tammy Obreiler — 45.4 average; first-place at regionals with a round of 88; tenth at State with two-day score of 178; ten season scores in the forties; All-State nomination. "The best four-year golfer that 1 have ever Timmy Obrelter Sarah Bishop had," Hastings Coach Ed vonderHoff said of Obreiter. Sarah Bishop — Team "MVP"; threeyear player, tenth place finish at conference match; 56.71 average. Sarah Bellgraph — 50.6 average; eighth-place 89 at Jenison Tournament; medalist with 43 at tri-angular match against Mariners sign Abbott ■ Forest Hills Central and Northview. Casey Anderson — 50.9 average; led team with 93 at conference match; six scores in the forties. Rachd Wade — 54.25 average; All-OK Blue honorable mention; ninth place finish at conference match; best round of 40 versus Godwin. Three players receive honorable mention status: Sarah Cordis and Jessica Wiersum from Middleville and Hastings' Lindsey Mice!. Sarah Cordis — Third best team average with 56.53; improved as season progressed and played in every match. Jessica Wiersum — Second best team average with 55.65; tops on T-K team at regionals; hard-worker with great consistency. From the agony of defeat to the thrill of getting drafted into The Bigs... in one week. Caledonia senior Jim Abbott. 17. found out Wednesday night (June 4) that he had been drafted in the 25th round by Major League Baseball's Seattle Mariners. "It was a dream come true." Abbott said. "It was really exciting; I've worked so hard for it." Local baseball scout Ken Madeja called Abbott to inform him of his newest affiliation. Abbott, who plans to attend Grand Rapids Junior College for at least a year, is coming off an outstanding senior season at the plate and on the mound. Abbott, as a pitcher, was 10-0 dun ng the regular season with 91 stakeouts and a 2.1 earned run average. He also shinned at the plate with a .600 baiting average, 15 homeruns and 67 RBI. Caledonia was 25-3 in the regular season, winning the OK Gold championship and being ranked No. 3 in Class B. In its first district game, however, the Scots were stunned by host Hastings 7-6 and Abbott was on the mound for that disappointing moment. This summer Abbott will play for the Grand Rapids A’s, beginning workouts with the team Monday. Ltawbey Mkd — 52.6 average; clutch performer in important matches as her 201 at State indicates YMCA NEWS Hmthw Women', SaftMl •* outfielder, but also ttaned at shoruiop in seven Panther contett, Gabe Steward — Lakewood', power hitler i, Bany County', deugnaied hitter. Hit J67 with 3 round (rippen. 22 RBI and 18 tool extra bare hiu Andrew Courtright — Courtright i, chown as a pitcher, but could have also found a spa on the team fa hi, wot behind the plate (threw out 42 percent of the opporing bareninnen). In 66 1/3 innings, ■he Hauings' burler wa, 6-5 with 2 revet, 44 strikeouts and a 233 ERA. That ERA slipped to just 1.23 in OK White bsll games. His offense included s 383 avenge, 33 hiu, 24 run,. 11 uolen bare,. 6 doubles, 3 homerun, and 21 RBI. Jared Osborne — The second pitcher on a very talented firat team. Osborne wm 6­ 4 with a 2.24 ERA. The Maple Valley pitcher struck out 62 haliers and walked only 13. Looking fa a few hiu, Osbome had a .403 average that included 31 hit, and 20 RBI Honorable mention selections conriri of Eric Greenfield. Jim MitchelL Mike Hanna. Jason Thompson. Tom Allen and Tim Stevens. Erie Greenfield — One of four Hastings seniors who made an imped down the stretch Stau included .328 average, 24 Lakewood team with 5 homeruns Hit .289 2 saves. Jaana Thempaea — The junior outfielder hit .328 fa the Lion,' squad with 17 stolen bases. 3 dingen, 4 doubles and 14 RBI. Tom Allen — Was the Viking,' most dependable asm with a 5-3 pitching record and a 2.81 ERA. Drove in 11 tun, with hi, Kevin Doyle Jered Oebome hiu, 15 roni, 21 RBI. 4 stolen bares, 3 double, and 2 homeruns. Jim MhcheB — A senior firstbaKman, Mitchell did it in the field and at the plate. Offemively. Mitchell hit .379 with 25 hiu, 2 homeruns usd 9 RBI. Mike Hanna — Was first on the More All-County in next week's Banner Soccer, softball and tennis AS Bany County teams wfli appear inthe June 19 edition of the Hastings Banner. Congratulations Class of '97 Tim Steven, — Jut a sophomore. Steven, won 5 of hi, lui 6 outing, including a I-hitter, a 2-hitter and a 4-hitter. Went 5-3 on the reason with a 3.04 ERA. Tennis anyone? Sign-ups for league In motion Any question,, contact Jeff at 948-8818 or Nathan at 948-9207 and leave your name and Jiastings School 18 (9:30-11) and grade, 5-8 (8:30-10) Regain tion will be on the first day of dare along with the 85 regmration fee. A $1 green fee will be .0-1 Goodcnough't Goodie,. Track Chri, Warren, Soudseanern Principal, will school age youth. Meet at Hastings High School track at 7-8 p.m. on Mondays and Wodnedays starting June 16 through July 23 (no meeting Jnly 2). The cost is $10 (those attrading the out-of-town meet, will have an ad­ ditional 85 fee). Registration is on rile on the firat day of the prograr. > 14) laatmgs Mutual.............................................. 0-2 msum Cnmtction...................................... 1-0 Game Result, Monday, Jtme 2 — Hart Con- City Mrrrhaati 8. F. Jarmen CoMtractioo 7; Goodenough', Heating, Meat Softball League league al Riverbend Golf Coune. Matches W4. .40 Ode Towne Tavern (Wack) own dub. limited. Club, available for rental are .0-3 .04 Okte Towne Tavern (Mad Dawg,)............... 6-1 Jarman Coma.................................................3-1 Haat^s Mutual...............................................±2 Haadag, Sanitary Service .0-2 mg this camp an experience they .3-2 .3-3 AMRPO ..O-3 will 6. G. Dra 6. M. Davis S. G. Davis 5. Dale: Jane 15-17. Fee: 8100. YMCA at 945-4574. 22. OTT (biack) 7; Cligmarr II. OTT (btek) 16. I HI \\ <() ,i m Hmtiags High School will be the training sale GIN RIDGE (.Oi l COIRSE W-L ...1-0 ...1-0 City Merchants Designed with the “fim time away from Anyone who •school age or older ai ,i hmmi" camper in mmd.4te«Ute d<mk tore ’ — — —x — • L_ •--------- -» are invited to jo , _ Matches begin the wok of June 15 and activities that will calm Ihoae who are going In camp for the first lime Making Camp Algon­ quin feel like "home" and giving everyone no fee lo join the league. you lo tell you when your first match ia aa aoon an posrible. JKgh Riverbend Golf Coune will be the sue for golf claue, for youth. Iiuuucior Ed von der Hoff will conduct claries on Mondays from June 16 through July 28 (no June 30). For player, should report. Tie team, league will be a two-mooth long single, round-robbin program. Each participant will be expected lo play one match a weak, contacting their opponent to arrange the match. A double, divirion may be famed, ilrprndiag on how many tennis t Thursday, June 12 — 6:30, TNR n. An pro; 7:30, TNR vs. Rudd',; 8:30. Mad Dawn vs. Radd'a. Friday. June 13 - 6:30, OTT va. Mutual: (900-9:55). lanermediate (10:00-10:55). and Advanced (1100-11:55). Pre-regiatrarioo ia required along with the 815 aeaaion fee or 875 CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Department of Public Services 15 Month CD REQUEST FOR BIDS 1SS7HSSS Street Patching and SMlcoating Program The City of Hastings Department of Public Services requests unit price bids for Its fiscal year 1997-1998 street patching and sealcoating pro­ gram. Bid specifications and propo­ sal forms are available at the Office of the City ClerWTreasurer, City of Has­ tings, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. • CITY OF HASTINGS • Earn 6.24% APY on our 15 month CD. Add .25% with our Advantage 50 Bonus and you can earn 6.50% APY. Old Kent also offers shorter term options. Our 8 month CD earns 5.74% APY. Add .25% with our Advantage 50 Bonus and you can earn 6.00% APY. Stop by your Old Kent office for details on the CD that gives you more ways to earn higher rates. 1-800-882-9543 OLDKENT CD« unt3w»i00.000 Bonsarwa, NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Record 5-3 I LEGAL NOHCE | lOCATtOH: Ar IOn> Fwrl, M.. on the Sevrh Ude atoO aaupoHon In o doMthed Decretory building » a ono deMlltog bretow*. MHTMG PAH: Amo ». 1447. Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 23, 1997, 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michi­ gan to review the Special Assessment Roll on the Downtown Parking Assessment District. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, 102 South Broadway. Has­ tings, Michigan (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TOO call relay services 1-80^649-3777. Everil Manahum City Clerk tog OHke of WB-aaSO for further tafermoHon. dMduol, wlih dltobtlltto, ot the meettog/hoortog upon too (10) doy, notke to Iho County ot Story. IndMdvol* With dlMblhtlc. requiring oucllhky old, or wtvlco, ,hoold contort rhe County ot Sorb by writing or colling the following Mlehoel Srouto County Adminutroio. 2M W. Stole Street. Heating* W <»'*) Money I. Boorwno. (6/12) Sorry County Clerk �Qest Wishes Graduates ‘97 Bowen’s Drive-In 11176 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43). Delton 623-8500 Delton Pole Bldg. 10036 M-43. Delton 623-3300 J-Ad Graphics 1952 North Broadway. Hastings (616) 945-9554 4 Star Video 114 Maple St. Delton • 623-5777 4695 M-37. Middleville • 795-22’5 Glen Valley Retail Ctr, Caledonia. 891-1313 Delton Felpausch rOOOCENHl 103 N. Grove St.. Delton _______________ 623-2389_______________ Moored Land Surveying 117 Maple St.. Delton ■ 623-4275 Chapple Realty Inc. 338 Grove St. (M-43). Delton 623-4058 Buckland Agency 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton 623-5115 Sajo’s Pizza 115 Maple. Delton 623-5270 Cloverdale General Store A Storage Cloverdale, Michigan ■ (616) 623-2^4 Delton Hardware, Rental A Outdoor Power Equip. 102 N. Grove &. 126 Orchard. Delton _________ 623-5455 - 623-4099 Mid-Lakes Screen Printing, Active Wear A Tanning Salon 121 E. Orchard. Delton • 623-8340 Go Go Auto Parts, Inc. 7709 Kingsbury Rd.. Delton 623-2775 Delton Family Medicine 11275 Sprague Rd.. Delton • (616) 623-5521 Smith A. Doster 114 N. Grove Street (M-43). Delton 623-5111 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 12.1997 Open house showcases renovation at Pleasantview School About 75 people were in attendance at recent dedication ceremonies for completed renovations at Pleasantview Elementary School. Fourth-graders greeted the visitors as they arrived and assisted with the guest book. Renovations, including a new addition, involve 5,034 square feet of space. There is a new computer room and new library/music room. The former library was converted lo a science room, there was extensive interior and exterior renovation, and the drive and parking areas will be redone. Renovations were part of a $22 million bond issue approved in 1995 for the Hast­ ings school district. The ceremony included a welcome by Hastings School Board President Patricia Endsley; music by Pleasantview elementary students directed by Andrea M. Large, and comments about the project from Judge Richard M Shaw, chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Building and Site Projects; John C. Johnston, chairman of Citizens for Quality Education; Larry G. Gibson. Pleasantview teacher. Erin L. Dahn. Pleasantview Student Council alternate; Lucas E. Olmstead. Student Council repre­ sentative; and Tom G. Tennessen. Christman Co. Tours of the school were given as well. Student Council representatives and alter­ nates acted as guides during the lours. The new science room at Pleasantview was one of the stops on the open house tour. Pictured are (from left) Dan Aden, Andrew Rhoades, Brett Allen and Kathy Allen. Fourth graders Courtney Wakety and Brent Kelley greet PTO president Vicki Waters. ‘Cardiac Arrest’ raises $3,000 Some of Hastings "most warned criminals' ’ were seen at the American Hean Associa­ tion's Cardiac Arrest event May 8 at Main Street Bank Judge Jerry Sarver handed out sentences for "crimes of the year." Jailbirds were treated to lunch, which inchided pizza from Hungry d» — • _ _ »« -■ .« r _ - ti— a -1-^4 now*, DreaasuCKs rrom rizza nut ano sataa r - w-s ------- 1 rrom reipauscn. "The event was a lot of fun and raised money to fight Barry County’s number one killer, cardiovascular disease and stroke,** stated parole board member Bill Johmoo of the Sheriff's Department. Bill was one of four parole board members participating in the event abo finding Hastings' most wanted were Clifford Morse, Shane McNeill and Rohm Welton More then $3,000 was raised to hep the American Heart Anodaboa fight heart disease and stroke through research and education programs. For more information on the American Heart Association, call 1-888-AHA-USA! Principal Jo Stebbins speaks during the dedication ceremony. Pleasantview Elementary students, led by music teacher Andrea Large, provided music at the ceremony. Opening me door to hope MD91* nc YOKE OF HOPE •-zsr 1-MM72-1717 Teachers Eleanor Vonk and Jan Cummins were part of the festivities. LEGAL NOTICE Owun Specialty Sanricas. Inc., 300 Fanway Drive. Fanton. Michigan 49430. announce* that it la planning to apply hartHcldaa along Consumers Energy Company Transmission line rights-of-way In order to maintain the reliability ot ita power aystem. Thia project will Involva a low-volume selective application ot foliar herbicides. Tha herbicldos to bo wood aro Accord by Monsanto with tha active Ingredient being glyphosate and Arsenal by American Cyanamid with the active ingredient being Imazapyr. The applica­ tions aro scheduled to begin June 2,1997 and continue no later than November 3. 1997. An alternate project will Involve a low-volume basal bartt application. The herbicide to bo uaod lo Garton 4 by DowElanco with the active ingredient being trtetophyr. The applications aro scheduled to begin about April 21. 1997 and continue no later than December 31, 1997. These programs may also require some Incidental tree Thia worii will bo completed In the following areas County Townships Hastings Castleton Barry All treatments will bo completed according to label requirements and ail applicable state and federal regulations by certified applicators if you have any questions or require any additional information, pioase contact: Owen Specialty Services, Inc. at 1-900909-5190 Schwan's TRUCK LOAD SALE Fund Kaiser for Hastings Soccer Club WHEN: June 14, 1997 TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. WHERE: County Post Parking Lot Come support the Hastings Soccer Club Sale Items Include: • BIG SAM STEAKS • PORK CHOPS • BRATS • SAUSAGE PATTIES • BACON Make checks payable to Schwan's Any questions contact Vicki Butler, 945-3259 or Schwan's 945-2244 TAKING BIDS 1993 OMs Cutlass Supreme 1987 Fort Bronco il Contact Jarw: 945-9535 Hastings city Bank CENA’S Firat. second, third shifts, varied hours available. Snowball biribri are M their beat. Some of the euriv iris ire in bloom. Irab County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. Jaae 14, at the Depot/Muaosm wfch a Grand Rapids speaker, Merrie DeVoe. who will talk about pubtahiag one's family history. The society has plans for a bake sale at the Ionia County National Bank ■ Ionia on the fobowmg Thursday. June 19. Al this week's Sriurday event, member, an iavtod lo bring table, far display and whatever their own endeavors may be, compiaed or otherwise, to show. Larry and Joan Rohrbacher will mark their 50th wnddiag anniversary Sunday. Jwk 15. at 10:30 a m. in Fellowship Hall following the church service. Both gradnririf from Haotmgs High School when she was Joan VanGeiaea. deagkoer of Mande and Claade Lake and de Ise Mr. VwaGeieen Don and Marjorie McDowell will have dsrir 43th wedding aaaiversary Jane 15. She • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 10, 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. It’s Our Business To Build New Business AiMMaroWigon* «• m het B Mp you taros Excellent employment opportunities for individuals interested in the hearthcare field. We offer hearth insur­ ance. vacation, illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.81 per hour. Please come to Thornapple Manor between 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. Monday through Friday to fill out an application. No phone calls, please. w usdrc n«epee« and rw«Awv9Bdcaoits«i »CM WW BRdbtrom know «Ao your». w»w»tai»r«nd wh«youhro toofle luetaM 'Qibrnapple “ ^Manor thrill 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. H.VXC. Service TechJInstaller/lnstaller Leadmen: Attention experienced residential H.V.A.C. person­ nel. Are you ready to advance into the commercial and industrial market? Become involved in all phases of commercial and industrial systems, including state of the art controls, restaurants and supermarket refrigeration. Quality Air has new openings in our expanding Service Department. Piping and welding experience a plus. Sand your resume’ to: Quality Air Heating & Cooling 33M Kraft Ave., SE, Grand fare Ute, Ml 4M12 Attn: Service Qonecwi Mbftsgqr Char Bain, 945-2729 KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Customer Service Center Manager Supervise day-to-day Center operations including personnel. Provide registraton/payment related servtces' coordinate accounts receivables: per­ form accounting functions. Computer literate; knowledge of accounting system operations. Required: Associates degree with five years combined customer service, accounting and supervisory experience. Bachelor’s degree pre­ ferred. Salary not less than $31,060 Cover letter and rftsumd must be received by 4 p.m. on 06/20/97 at Administrative Services Job 4658, Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator. is the tiaghlrr of Alice Uvisqaam aad the late Clyde Jackson. His parents were James aad Ethel McDowell. June IT mark, We Wt wedding adver­ sary of Roy and Marge Benaon. On Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon there were damcc recitals from Kelly Senderson's Center Stage Dance Studio of Woodland. Central Auditorium war filled on both dales, as families aad friends gathered to see studrrii. from tiny lots lo high school seaion, perform ballet, tap and tumbling acts. The first tegmen Sunday had a fairy tale story line with a peaaasx village pictured in _ , 4 . •» f,-, - _ S----- 1 t- - ' givSI UTerell TOT 4 UBCXurop. VMlta I UOCKIWpU were used far the taaer acts, with pan of faens ■ depicting the '50. aad Ms The rand fiaete oaa enuarea conuag rrom tne wcoay oow* both sales to fill the stage Many weB-wiahers aneaded the opea honae, Sunday afteraocn at the Hewitt home on : ncroer kouu ta Dooor or nejcti damxji neww and Meaafee Milter of Concord, who had beea married earlier ia the day. Tke cenmnay waa performed by a aepteew at We bride, the Rev. Joe Spachman, toataad at thq bride's niece Nona (Miller). Among dwee former reudenu who rriurw* ed Monday for the foaenl of Hetea VaaDyto Reed were Robert aad Patricia Raed at Holland aad rlangharr Amy Acme, Mn‘ M.A. Hoff, at Kalamazoo. Joy Pictoaa Adam, of Jackaoa. Mary Raed Daviaoa oC Grand Rreida. Wendy Phillips Mari and hef mother, Owen. A Grand Rapid, couple retuming home a from Lake Odoaa Monday afternoon werd * caught in the traffic jam earned by aa accident oo die 1-96 expreaawty. They tai in one tp« near die Thomapple River far an hour. Even­ tually motornti on die freeway were dmcsedr off at 28di Street oo the weabound ramp logo' east , The Ean Behline had bumper to bumper , traffic. Tbouaanda of extra vehicles came oaq Caacadc Rood became of die tie-up from the“ three-vehicte accident. The view toward the' southeaa from the bridge oo Caacade Road' showed a aoiid wall of can and tracks as far ’ as the eye could see. As some tried lo escape'' the Cascade jam by turning onto Forest Hill,' Road to reach weribouad Fulton Street, they. ' too, were backed up a, far south aa Greenbrier. ", Members of die United Methodia Women of Central United Mediodia Church were" enlightened a the Monday night meeting ty. Katherine Falborg. who is director of the, Montcalm-Ionia County program on domestic auault snd lU I M Hope Shelter. Their pro-, gram include educetion for the victims, both male and female, homing for women aad children, and dasae, for die abmers. Also. Denise Hubbard attended. She is the new co­ ordinator of volunteer, who provide Iransporration, son donated goods, and do a myriad of ■ other tasks lo help the victims. There is horn­ ing for 32 in Ionia. There is a similar program at Greenville for Montcalm County. Regardless of credit history, call for same-shy approval. CommonPnint Mortgage CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12, 1997 — Page 15 Students beautify school with flowers Paving completed at Charlton Park Globe Paving completed paving last week at Historic Charlton Park, correlating the north drive from the park entrance to the ticket booth. LEGAL NOTICES: emo the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the doto of such sole. Doted- Mow 3D 1007 CLAYTON AND MELBA BOLES MORTGAGEE By: FRANK G. HILLARY Attorney at Low 1225 West Stalo Street Hastings. Michigan 49056 (616)945-53*6 (6/19) STATI CF MKMMAN m n« ORCUTT COURT FOO TNK COUNTY OF WAYNE 97-706921 DM 3/06m JOG: JEANNE 5TEMP1EN Hope Chondonois. Students had to prepare the soil prior to planting their flowers. Several parents donated their time to the project. The outside of Hastings Middle School will be more beautiful thanks to the efforts df 75 seventh graders who spent two morn­ ings recently planting flowers around the building's exterior. The effort was spearheaded by science teacher and FFA advisor Carrie Beneker. The planting session was the culmination of her students' study unit on plants. The flowers were grown for the students by Beneker’s seventh grade horticulture class, who started them in their science lab and then brought them lo the high school green­ Dan Roy Chandanois. Defendant PAMS M. RNNBt-WUlAMS (P44372) GLORIA A. TRUSS (P42971) Attorneys for PloJottH The Michigan Building 230 Bagley — Suite 910 Detroit. Ml 48226 (313) 963-7766 ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of said eour. hold at the Circuit Court lor the County of Wayne and State of Michigan on Moy 14. 1997. PRESENT: HONORABLE JEANNE STEMP1EN, ORCLHRT JUDGE IT IS ORDERED: address. Two Woodword Avenue. City-County house. Beneker said plans are to have the middle school FFA maintain the flowers. HON. MANNE STEMPIEN Circuit Judge Ports M. Finner-Williams. P44372 Tho Michigan Building 230 Baglay — Suite 910 Detroit, Ml 48226 (313)9*3-7746 (6/12) ■ONTOAUK NOnCS Bill Morrissey Morrissey heads sales at Flexfab FHJ’i Flexfab Division has appinted Bill Morrissey as sales manager for iu automotive, heavy duty truck and off-road equipment markets He will be in charge of sales to OEMs and a^ermarket customers in the U.S. and r—fMorrissey was general sales manager for Truck-Life for two years prior to joining FJexfab. His 25 years of experience in OEM and truck aftermarkets includes technical sales and product support for national acepuats and all major truck fleet He has work­ ed closely with the complete dealer network in heavy duty trucks and off road vehicles as well as general automotive and traditional dntribution. Morrissey is married and has three children. His family will soon be relocating from Erie. Pennsylvania to the Grand Rapids, ana. A division of FH1. Inc.. Flexfab has been major supplier of silicone-based hoses, duc­ ting and connectors to the automotive, heavy duty truck, off-road equipment, aircraft and broad industrial markets since 1961. Pay No Greens Fees and Help Fight Lung Disease I Vhe Golf Privilege C lub entitles members to free greens fees at golf courses, clubs and resorts throughout Michigan Local courses include Mdinn Hills Golf Club Gulf Coune C**r>tf*nnHl At res Highland Hills Gull Club Just $35 Makes a great gift’ AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. t Call (800) LUNG-USA Beneker (far right, in back) helps students plant marigolds. NEWS .of the local and area can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! FRANK G. HUARY, P.C IS ATTEMPTING TO COL LfCT A DOT AND ANY REFORMATION OFTANK) WU BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has bssn mode in - -Jim . - - or M ------ .------ - rvwrav ay nw UHWnons a nwnynya COUSINS. A MARRIED WOMAN to CLAYTON AND MELBA BOLES. HUSBAND AND WIFE Mortgager doled December 16. 1994. and recorded on December 19, 1994. in Liber 631. on pogo 352, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgoge there is claimed to bo duo ot the date hereof iho sum of eighteen thousand and throe hundred ond eighty dollars ond forty-five cents (318.3K.45), and interest al 10.00% per annum and all legal costs and attorney foes. Under the power of the sole am tamed in said mortgage and the statue in such cose made and approved, notke Is hereby given that sold notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of iho mortgaged prembss, or some port of thorn, al publk venue. ot iho Barry County Cour­ thouse. Hastings. Michigan at 11XX) a.m on July 3. 1997. Said promises ore situated in Village of Nashville, Barry County. Mkhigan. located ot 9475 West Cosgrove Rood, Nashville. Michigan and aro A parcel of land in Iho northeast 1 /4 of Section , lawn 2 ptorm. oango / west, oosowoa as Dogmning on iho north line of said section al a point SB 2/3 rods oast of iho northwest comer of the nor­ theast 1/4 of sold section, thence south 315 foot, thence west 414 foot, thence north 315 foot, thence east 414 foot to the place of beaten ing. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dale of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with MCI 600.3241(a) in whkh ■OtTEAEI FONBCUMUNK SALS THS ARM S A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION WE OSTAM WU BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Dofouh hoc boon made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Alien W. Hoes ond Adair J. Haas, husband and wife (Original Mortgagors) to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation. Mortgagee, dated Septamber 23. 1994 end recorded on September 27. 1994 in Uber 615. on Pago 992. Barry County Records. Mkhigan. and was assigned by mesne assignments ta Norwost Mortgage. Inc., a California Corporation formerly known os Norwost Mortgage. Inc.. a Min­ nesota Corporation, by merger and name change as assignee, by an assignment doted Moy 1, 1996 which wes recorded on July 16. 1996 In Uber 666. an Pago 756. Barry County Records, on whkh mor­ tgage there is claimed to bo duo ot the dale hereof the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand fight Hundred Sixty-Two end 22/100 dollars (374.862.22). In­ cluding interest at 8.50% per annum. Said promises are shuetad in TOWNSHIP of HOPE. Barry County. Mkhigan. ond ore described ae: LOT 3 OF ACKERS PLAT. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDS) PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED M UBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 7. EASEMENT: THE PWMNH LYING BETWEEN THE REAR OR SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OP LOT NO. 3 OF ACKERS PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF M UMR 4 OF PLATS, PAGE 7 IN THE OF­ FICE OF THE REGISTER OF DSDS FOR BARRY COUNTY. MORGAN. AND THE NORTHWESTERLY Set OF THE 25 FEET ACCESS ROAD RUNNR4G M A SOUTHERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY DRtfCDON FROM BETWEEN LOTS NO. 1 AND 2 OF SAID PLAT. FOR THE NORTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY LMNT1 OF SAC PREMISES. AND LYING BETWHN THE TWO IOC LOT LINES OF SAS LOT NO. 3 F EX­ TENDED TO THE NORTHWESTERLY SKM OF SAID ACCESS ROAD. FOR THE NORTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY LIMITS THIS E ASEMENT IS G i VE N FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENABLING GRANTEES. THE SURVIVOR OF THEM. Htt OR HSI HEIRS AND ASSIGNS. TO BUILD. AT THEM EXPENSE. A WTK TANK AND DRY WELL AS NECESSARY UPON THE ABOVE DE SCRIBED PREMISES. AND EXTB4DMG NECESSARY LINES AND/OR PUMPS THEREON TO TRANSPORT SEWAGE FROM THEM COTTAGE ON SAC LOT NO. 3 TO SUCH SEPTIC TANK AND DRYWELLS The redemption parted shad bo 6 monthfs) from the data of such tote, unlaw determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 19460. 600.3241a. in whkh cate the redemption ported shot I bo 30 days from iho data at such sate. Dated: Moy 22. 1997 Norwost Mortgage Inc., a California Corpar at ton < - » *------- - • *1 . - - - ■mt -, a — rorwaor^r known neaota Corporation, by merger and name change FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (348)642-4302 Trott 1 Trott. P.G Attorneys for Norwost Mortgage, Inc. a California Corporation formerly known os Norwost Mortgage Inc. a Minnesota Cor peral ton. by merger and Bingham Forms. Mkhigan 48023 We 8*177774 (6/12) STATE OF MICHIGAN OFFICE OF BARRY COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER IN THE MATTER OF: STAIRS AND PARROTT DRAIN A PRINTER THAT IS ... [yf Affordable Bf Timely [yf Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS * MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP NOTICE of MEETING of BOARD of DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Determination will meet on Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at the Woodland Township Hall, 156 S. Main Street, Woodland, Michigan. At this meeting all interested persons will be heard and a determination will be made whether the Stairs and Parrott Drain as petitioned to tile, extend, add branches or relocate along a highway, dated June 3, 1997 is necessary and conducive to the public health, convenience and welfare, in accordance with Section 72 of Chapter IV of Act 40, 1956, as amended. The Drain Code (Act 40 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended) provides that any person feeling aggrieved by the decision of the Board of Determination may institute an action in the Barry County Circuit Court for a determination of necessity, which action must be filed within ten days after the determination of necessity or no necessity by the Board of Determination. The Drain Commissioner will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aides and services to individuals with disabilities upon four days notice to this office (946-4879). DATED: June 12. 1997 Robert W. Shaffer Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 �Pag* 18 — Tha Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12,1997 Sen. Emmons touts tax cuts Officers of the Court St. Rita 1574 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas are: (front row. from left) Carol Kensington, regent; Julie McConnon, vice regent; Laurie Eastman, secretary; Terri Haynes, financial secretary; (back) Genevieve Denny, outgoing regent; Cincy Cary, mission chairman; and Betsy Beachnau, treasurer Catholic daughters install officers Officers for the next two years have been installed at the June 3 meeting of Court St. Rita 1574 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Carol Kensington is the new regent, suc­ ceeding Genevieve Denny who has served as CHY NBII mutt—a fraa might be historically significant, but was told building is only 74 years old and wasn't seriously considered during the Historic Dis­ trict Commission's research. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Held a public hearing on the necessity of a special assessment for a downtown parking assessment district. The city has been assess­ ing $16,500 annually for nearly a decade now. Its intent is to help pay for costs to maintain and remove snow in parking spaces downtown and keep traffic moving. • Heard from Penrod that the results of the Wastewale* treatment plant revenue bond sale were excellent. The city sold bonds to Paine Weber Inc. of Chicago al a net interest rate of 5.30075 percent. Penrod said similar bonds have been going at 5 J percent and the estimated rate used for the rale study was 6.25 percent, so the inter­ est cost savings over the life of the bond is expected to be about $474,000. "The bottom line is, over the life of the regent for four years Other officers are Julie McConnon. vice regent; Laurie Eastman, secretary; Terri Haynes, financial secretary; Betsy Beachnau, treasurer; and Cindy Cary, mission chair­ man. The Catholic Daughters is a national or­ ganization. and the local court was chartered in 1951 and has a current membership of 38. Catholic Daughters is a charitable or­ ganization which works for humanity on the local, state and national levels. 1 bond, we'll save a substantial amount of money." Closing is expected (o occur June 17. • Noted that all agreements are in place for extension of a city water main to the new Star Elementary School in Hastings Town­ ship. Penrod said the city will have a 16inch main constructed from the industrial park to the city limits, but from there to the school the main may be only eight inches. • Tabled a request from Charlotte Public Schools to use the industrial incubator site for its driver training program. Charlotte wants to mark off the course for third-party automobile road testing. Council reported it wanted more information and the request will be considered again June 23. • Referred to the city attorney a request from Local 5965 of the USWA (United Steelworkers) to have a pig roast for em­ ployees and retirees from 11 a.m. lo 2 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 2. • Adopted a resolution of support for John and Jan Coboon's request for a Class C liquor license at their new restaurant, Jonny Conoon's, which will open at 201 S. Jeffer­ son St. • Approved a traffic order to place a stop sign on Jefferson Street at its intersection with Calgary, giving Calgary traffic the right of way. • Learned that Hastings has been accepted into the Grand Valley Metro Council, which it decided to apply for last month. • Heard an update on things going on in Lansing from State Rep. Terry Geiger, who represents all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County in the 87th legislative dis­ trict. Geiger said deliberations have been mov­ ing slowly on the budget and he and others are trying to get action on getting additional dollars to local revenue sharing funds. Geiger called transportation reform "a freight train that's starting to move now." He said a fuel tax increase is expected for roads, but there still are two issues, who's accountable for repairs and maintenance and how will they be funded? "My fear is if we deal with emergencies without long-term change (for roads), we may be in trouble.” He also said he hopes things get moving on the budget because schools don't know bow much money they have next month when their fiscal year budgets start. by Jason Carr Staff Writer State Sen. Joanne Emmons touted the benefits of Michigan's recent tax cuts at Monday's Legislative Coffee. She said the rate of economic growth in the state is now al least double the national rate and said property tax reductions brought about by Proposal A are "the kingpin that has changed Michigan more than anything." According to figures distributed by Em­ mons and compiled by the Senate Fiscal Agency and the Senate Majority Policy staff, when stale tax cuts are fully enacted in the year 20G0, there will be a total of more than $9.5 billion in net tax decreases. Emmons said Michigan had higher taxes than the national average in all categories except for the sales tax. She said the state now is probably at the average across the board "It is a remarkable story.” she said. "It has never been done to this extent anywhere, and will change the face of Michigan for a long, long time." She also said there probably will be new hunting regulations soon, in light of the Farm Bureau's threat to sue if the state does IMX t*k c steps to reduce the deer herd. Stale Rep. Terry Geiger could not attend due to another commitment, but his aide, Mark Howe, said the State House is propos­ ing large spending increases, but "The Sen­ ate is trying to be more responsible." John Robinette, from U.S. Rep. Vent Ehlers' office, said the House and Senate passed their own versions of a ban on late term abortions referred to by opponents as "partial-birth" abortions. He said the House is now expected to pass the Senate version, while bill supporters will look lo pick up three Senate votes needed to override a promised presidential veto. He said the House fell two votes short of passing a highway authorization bill that would have increased transportation spending by $2 billion. $195 million of which was to go to Michigan. "Balancing the budget beat spending more money oo roads," was how Robinette characterized the vote. Sara Linsmeier from U.S. Rep. Nick Smith's office said Smith voted against the extra road money. "He felt there was no guarantee that Michigan would get eny of that $195 million," she said. Linsmeier added word had come out of the Clinton Ad­ ministration that the extra highway money would scuttle the budget deal agreed to by the president and Congress. She added that Smith is working with Florida Senator Connie Mack and Ohio Congressman John Kasich to repeal all but two cents of the federal gas tax. Linsmeier said Smith is also hosting an agriculture meeting at the new Animal In­ dustry Building at Michigan State University from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14. One of the guest speakers will be Ken Ack­ erman. director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Division. Discussion topics will include income aver­ aging for farm income, agricultural risk management, the impact of proposed Envi­ ronmental Protection Agency air quality standards on agriculture, estate and capital gains taxes and the possible elimination of Toledo as a delivery point for wheat, corn and soybean futures contracts. During questioning. Sheriff Steve DeBoer was asked about permits for car-deer acci­ dents. DeBoer said if the driver of the car doesn't want the deer, it is available to others if they pick up a permit from the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources (DNR) or a po­ lice agency. He said bleeding out the deer is permissible, but it must be shown to a po­ lice officer. DeBoer said the purpose of such permits is to prevent poaching. Howe said Geiger, like Bob Bender before him. is proposing that the DNR be respon­ sible for cleaning up road kill. He said the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) has opposed such proposals be­ cause they fear hunting and fishing fees would be used for such purposes, but Howe said Geiger agrees with the MUCC that fees should not be used in that manner. How< suggested that license plates depicting white tail deer could be sold to raise the moncj needed, adding that while some county roat commissions will pick up road kill, cur rently no one is responsible for cleanup. Clyde Morgan asked about the status of ef forts to ban billboard advertising. Emmocu said there is a proposal to ban all billboards but. "I had to be dragged kicking and scream­ ing to support the ban on cigarette bill­ boards." which is now being considered by the House. She added that she felt children were more influenced to begin smoking by their family and friends than by popular ad­ vertising such as "Joe Camel." County Commissioner Tim Burd asked about the $2 billion increase in road funding that failed in the House and Linsmeier said the proposal was $2 billion over six yean. It had been projected to increase road funding by $12 million in the first year. Emmons added that the Congressional delegation still has "a golden opportunity" to change road funding. In noting Rep. Smith's work with Mack and Kasich. she said, "Nick's idea to just not send it to Washington is best.” Emmons also criticized the Michigan House for not moving on a Senate proposal sent in March to spend an extra $150 mil­ lion this year on roads. Burd then asked Emmons if she supported Gov. John Engler's proposal to have the state take over primary roads. "I don't know whether I am or not." she replied, adding the plan would probably work best in areas where cities and other municipalities bor­ dered each other. Burd also asked if the proposal went into effect, whether the benchmark at which a county could abolish its road commission would be increase. He said presently counties with a population under 10,000 or 12.000 could do so. Both Emmons and Howe said they didn't know, but Howe said Wayne County was able to abolish its road com­ mission and make it a department because it has an elected executive. Another man in the audience warned the speakers to be very careful taking off gov­ ernment controls because a lot of them were put in place for a reason. Adding to the man's comments, Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod said one elec­ tric company wants to service only Hastings Manufacturing "and on the surface that sounds great, but if we let the electric com­ pany pick and choose who to service that's profit coming out of the company who's servicing everyone." Penrod claimed that deregulation and open competition among electric companies would not result in lower rates. Burd asked if that meant Hastings Manu­ facturing was subsidizing other electricity customers, but Penrod replied "not necessar­ ily." He said the effect has been to spread costs over a wider area, adding that the elec­ tric company is a monopoly and there has to be government regulation of monopolies. Emmons suggested that a group of resi­ dences could bid as a collective for electrical services, but Penrod responded that cities also have to deal with rights-of-way. He cited cable television as "a fine example of monopoly gone awry." Emmons pointed out that "the little phone companies' may soon be allowed to go into cable television, providing competition, but Penrod replied, "What are we going lo do about all the little phone companies with all their cables — and now fiberoptics — and regulating those cables? ■* "At the moment [supporters of cable ; deregulation] are trying to take away what; little control we do have through franchis­ ing, where at least we have some say in it," Penrod concluded. The Legislative Coffee is a monthly pro­ gram sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and takes place the second Monday of each month at the County Seat restaurant in Hastings. There will be no program for July or August, but it will re­ sume in September. JUST IN TIME FOR FATHER’S DAY Judy Tuttle Gear Up For Savings Judy Tuttle new principal at Central El Judy Tuttle, administrative intern at Cen­ tral Elementary, has been chosen as Central's new principal. She replaces current principal Dave Arnold, who is taking over as director of ed­ ucational services for the Hastings School Songbird workshop slated for June 21 Getting up close and personal with baby bluebirds is just one of many activities planned during a songbird workshop being presented by the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District in conjunction with the Kalamazoo Nature Center June 21. The event will be held at the Larry and Noel Hayward farm near Prairieville. Hayward is pictured above holding some of the many baby bluebirds that hatch in nest boxes on his farm each spring. An optional 6 a.m. guided tour of songbird nesting areas kicks off the workshop, with other activities starling at 8 a.m., including bird banding, visits to bluebird nest boxes, birdhouse building, a discussion on songbird habitat preservation, and a chicken barbeque. The $40 workshop fee includes all the activities, lunch, and a birdhouse. To sign up, call 948-8056 or visit the BSWCD at 1611 S. Hanover. Suite 105. Hastings. District. Tuttle has served as administrative intern for the past year. Prior to that, she taught kindergarten, first grade and fourth grade at Southeastern Elementary. Tuttle earned a bachelor of science degree from Grand Valley State University, major­ ing in biology, and also has a master of arts degree in educational leadership from West­ ern Michigan University. She was involved in the printing and newspaper business pnor to entering the educational field. She lives in the Hastings School District. STAB INDUSTEIAL SYSTEMS MBS S. DIVISION AVE. WAYLAND, MI 4«MS (ox*) 79S-9SE7 x-eoo-6 Get all these great features with the Series 2000, Model 2160 Tractor • Direct Drive Shaft lo Tfammissioa • 6 Speed Auto Gear • Welded, FuU-LeMth, Twin-Channel Sled Frame • 16 HP V-TWta Vanguard OHV Engine • Hvotiag Cast-Iroa Front Axle with Greece Fittings •Electric FTO • 0*4 Atfoch Syoor for Front. Rar A Mid Attack tapkMU ■ lacfoda 44" HI-V«c t>ck. 4g-Da* ArOtobie S336T* $91 aA-taix �I The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 12, 1997 — Page 17 for father's ' Day try one of our frozen Cakes Vi®1" 8" Cake $13.95 10" Classic KO $15.95 Sheet Cake $19.95 Father a Day ia Jana 15 Share your love iv i th a' foday’s Dad HAT BACKS COUNTRY CRAFTS (2) for *10.00 PLUS TAX We have over 30 in-stock or order a custom cake card. FISHING POLE HOLDEB 1120 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 945-4174 HOURS Tues.-Fri. 10-5; Sat & Sun. 10-4 XJR&M™,-Sa.nam.10p-! Sunday 1 • W p Jn- 2259 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings, Ml Today's Dad is sharing and caring. He's lun, he's cool and he's our all-time hero. Today's Dad Cards are just perfect for him. (616) 948-2874 Pay For Three Father’s Day Fourth Plays FREE Jam l$* , Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 18 Holes w/Cart $72.00 foursome Senior Rate • $15.00 w/Cart HO W. 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McCarty. 46. had been accused of assaulting two people in Hastings Town­ ship in April. In exchange for her plea, pros­ ecutors dropped two charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than mur­ der. two counts of malicious destruction of personal property over $100, one count of assault and battery and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell asked the court to follow the recommen­ dation of delayed sentencing, saying Mc­ Carty "momentarily had a lapse of control. I think she realizes the seriousness of this of­ fense." McDowell said she and the victim believe the incident was "very out-of-charactcr" for McCarty and said she has been a productive member of the community. McCarty's attorney, James Goulooze. also asked the court to follow the plea agreement. He said McCarty had allowed a problem to fester and accepts responsibility for the inci­ dent. Goulooze also cited her "46 years of exemplary conduct." In delaying sentencing. Circuit Judge James Fisher said he agreed the incident seemed to be out of character "Il certainly looks like a situation where you simply snapped," Fisher told McCarty. He added while it could be understood, it could not be condoned In delaying sentencing to June 4. 1998, Fisher ordered McCarty to pay $600 in costs, with restitution to be determined al a later date, as well as continuing her mental health counseling. In other recent court business: • David M. Bullard. 50. of Hickory Cor­ ners. was scheduled for an Aug. 18 trial and a July 15 hearing on motions to suppress evidence and dismiss the case. Bullard is charged with receiving and concealing stolen property over $100. • Theresa E. Czapla. 22. of Middleville, was sentenced to jail and probation after she pleaded guilty in April in District Court to larceny in a building. In exchange for her plea, prosecutors dropped a charge of break­ ing and entering a building with intent to commit larceny. Assistant Prosecutor David Makled asked the court lo impose two years probation with 90 days in jail. He said Czapla has had a number of crime in the past, "that escalated to more serious offenses " Czapla's attorney, Timothy Tramp, said Czapla has a 3-year-old child and is currently unemployed because her employer fired her after she told them what had happened. Tramp : aid Czapla admits her guilt, wants to take stock of her life and now has a job lined up. "Thai’s how I first met her." Tramp »aid. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Czapla. "I think you do have the capability of having a better life for yourself." He sentenced Czapla to two years probation and 90 days ir jail with the last 30 days suspended. She wa; granted work release and ordered to pay $500 in costs and $1,120 restitution and attend substance abuse counseling. • Chad M. Haight. 20. of Hastings, had sentencing delayed after he pleaded guilty last month in District Court to writing a check with no account. McDowell said she found the plea agree­ ment appropriate saying. "I think if anything he's guilty of stupidity and didn't realize what was going on." She said Haight has made efforts lo find out how much he owes and is taking steps to pay the money back. Haight's attorney, William Doherty, said Haight is now working through Flexible Personnel and doesn't need a felony record. In delaying sentencing to June 4, 1998. Fisher told Haight. "You'd better get busy and get a job so you can pay these checks back." He ordered Haight to pay $500 in costs, allowed him to perform community service in lieu of his costs and ordered resti­ tution to be determined. • Todd M. Heennga, 24, of Hastings, filed a written waiver of arraignment. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf to breaking and entering a building with intent to com­ mit larceny, attempted breaking and entering with intent lo commit larceny and being a second lime habitual offender. He was sched­ uled for a June 19 pre-trial conference. The charges stem from the April break-in of Thomapple-Kellogg Middle School. • Diana K. Wines. 33. of Cadillac, pleaded guilty to violating her probation by failing to pay fines, costs and restitution and failing to report to her probation officer after March 4. Sentencing was scheduled for June 19. • Larry C. Dinger, 49, was scheduled for a re-sentencing June 26. He had been sentenced by Circuit Judge Richard Shuster in 1993 to 10 to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to breaking into a home. That sen­ tence was overturned by the Court of Ap­ peals. • Allen J. KJoostenaan, 58. of Kentwood, was sentenced jail after violating his proba­ tion by consuming alcohol. Makled told the court Kloosterman chooses to have alcohol control his life. He said Kloosterman had a lol to drink in violat­ ing his probation and there was a "substan­ tial risk of Mr. Kloosterman getting behind the wheel." Makled recommended a sentence of one year in jail. Kloosterman'* attorney, David Kuzava, called the recommendation sevre for the cir­ cumstances. He said that although Kloost­ erman is on probation for drunk driving this was his first probation violation. Kuzava said Kloosterman had been offered alcohol and al first ret used, but i*as pushed into ac­ cepting it. "Il's not fair to offer an alcoholic alcohol and expect him to refuse," Kuzava said. He said Kloosterman has spent successful time in rehabilitation and asked the court "to im­ pose a proper jail term for Mr. Kloosterman given the circumstances." In imposing sentence, Fisher told Kloost­ erman, "I think H's accurate that you have some very large problems, Mr Klooster­ man. All of which, of coune, you've created for yourself." He sentenced Kloosterman lo 12 months in jail with credit for 255 days served. Kloosterman will be unsuccessfully dis­ charged from probation after his release from jail and was ordered lo perform 360 hours of community service in lieu of his remaining fines and costs. • A Hopkins man was granted youthful of­ fender status for his role in the break-in of Thomapple-Kellogg Middle School, which 414434-098. GARDENER Degreed, exper­ ienced, ask for Mary. 616-945-9712 NEED PAINTING DONE? Looking for some painting wort in Barry County Area. Reason­ able rales, free estimates, have over 5 yean experience. Call Bill M 948-4026 ONEIDA FIELD MARKET Jane 21-22, recreational market place. Open 10.00 a.m. Exhibi­ tors, collectibles, auction, maze, entertainment, food, putt-putt golf, twilight concert. 6/21. 3 miles west of Grand Ledge, Benton Rd. P.O. Box406, Grand Ledge, Mi 48837. 517-627-7114. 1/ ■ . 1991 OLDS SILOUETTE Excellent condition. Phone 517-452-2360. FREE CHOW/LAB MIX puppies to good homes. 945-4515 ’M CHEVY BLAZER 305 V-8 automatic, good condition $4,400. 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He asked that the majority of jail time be sus­ pended and that work release be considered. In imposing sentence, Fisher said. "I frankly lend to agree with Mr. Crowley that in light of your past activity that you're not a good candidate for Holmes Youthful Trainee status," but said he would grant it due to Rooks' limited role in the break-in. Under Holmes Youthful Trainee Act sfa tus. if Rooks successfully completes proba­ tion. no felony conviction will appear on his record. Also my guilty plea or conviction is sealed from the public. He had been charged with breaking and entering and co mmitting larceny in a building. Rooks was sentenced to three yean proba­ tion with 30 days in jail and credit for one day served. He was ordered to pay restitution of $230 and costs of $250, as well as a pro­ bation oversight fee. Rooks was also ordered to be in his residence between midnight and b a.m., attend substance abuse counseling, complete his high school education and per­ form 100 hours of community service within six months of his release from jail. • James C. Enz, 32, of Lake Odessa, pleaded guilty to third offense drunk driving. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors will dismiss charges of driving on a suspended or revoked license and fleeing and eluding, as well as recommending six months in jail. Sentencing was scheduled for June 12. • Troy L. Parfait, 34. of Wayland, was sentenced to jail after he pleaded guilty in May in District Court lo a charge of at­ tempted larc'iy in a building. In exchange for his pie «. a charge of committing larceny in a building was dismissed. Parfait's attorney. William Doherty, asked the court to consider an increase in commu­ nity service time instead of jail time. In imposing sentence. Fisher said he felt there was an alcohol problem among Par­ fait’s circle of friends. "I don’t think I’d be doing you a favor by giving you community service instead of jail lime," Fisher con- SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER and keep informed on news around the county! ________________________ eluded. He followed the recommendation of the probation department by sentencing Parfait to two years probation with 60 days in jail and credit for one day served. He ordered Par­ fait lo pay $300 in costs, a $300 fine and $582 restitution, as well as attend substance abuse counseling and to be in his residence between midnight and 6 a.rn. • Jesse J. Bardwell. 25, of Middleville, had his pre-trial conference postponed to June 12. He is charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct with a teenage girl, as well as being a second offense habitual offender. • Rebecca M. Hudson, 35, of Hastings, was sentenced to probation after she pleaded guilty in May to larceny under $100 through false personation. In exchange for her plea, a charge of stealing or retaining without con­ sent a financial transaction device was dis­ missed. Crowley said Hudson has a prior convic­ tion for a theft/fraud type of offense and said the probation department’s recommendation was appropriate. Hudson’s rjtomey, David Kuzava. said Hudson’s prror offense was because she had purchased two money orders and received an extra two accidentally. He said she has no reason for this offense, adding. "It wasn’t that she was financially strapped at the time." K'.zava said Hudson lakes care of a 16-year-old child and a 14-year-old child, one of whom has cerebral palsy. He said he would prefer that she be sentenced to a tether instead of jail. In imposing sentence. Fisher said. "You’re not a kid. Il's not like I'm sentencing some­ one who's young and did something dumb." He sentenced Hudson to 12 months proba­ tion. with 45 days in jail and credit for one day, with the remainder suspended. He also ordered her to pay a $100 fine and $300 in costs. • Andrew D. Nelson. 17, of Wayland, filed a written waiver of arraignment to charges of escape from jail and being a third time ha­ bitual offender. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf and he was scheduled for a June 12 pre-trial conference. POLICE BEAT: Charges issued in theft of pumps HASTINGS — A former employee of the Southwest Barry Sewer and Waler Authority (SBSW) has been charged with the theft of pumps. Officials al the SBSW told Barry County Sheriffs deputies they were contacted and told two of their pumps were being sold al Second Hand Comers in Hastings. The officials went to the store and identified the pumps as being theirs. Deputies were told the pumps are unique to the area and that the SBSW is believed to be the only organization in the area that uses these type of pumps. Second Hand Comers staff provided sales slips to SBSW officials that showed Brian A. Miner. 27, of Prairieville Township as the person who had turned them in. The slips showed he allegedly sold the 1/2 horsepower Franklin submersible motor pumps Jan. 3 and Jan. 14 Deputies said Miner first denied taking the pumps without permission, but when showed the sales slips admitted the signature was his. Miner is scheduled for a preliminary examination June 18. Charges sought for bottle bombs HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are requesting charges against a 16-year-old Hastings boy after two bottle bombs were exploded in trash containers at Hastings High School May 9 and May 30. Detective Tom Pennock said police will be requesting two counts of placing a bomb, which is a four-year felony. He said the case will probably be handled in juvenile court. Charges sought after traffic stop HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are seeking charges against two men following a June 7 traffic stop. Police said they stopped a vehicle driven by a 37-year-old Hastings man after he failed to dim his headlights and crossed the center line. Police said there was an odor of intoxicants coming from the vehicle interior and the man admitted to drinking some beer earlier. They said he had bloodshot eye and slurred speech. A preliminary blood lest registered a. 10 percent blood alcohol level, which is the standard for drunk driving. Police arrested the driver for third offense drunk driving. The two passengers in the vehicle, a 24-year-old Nashville man and a 39-year-old Vermontville man were arrested for open intoxicants in a motor vehicle. When police checked the shirt of the Vermontville man, they found a small plastic zip lock bag with a green leafy material that later field tested positive for marijuana. Police are seeking a charge of possession of marijuana against the Vermontville man. Alcohol a factor in Monday accident HOPE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers say alcohol was a factor in a June 9 accident on M-43 about one-quarter mile north of Waldorff Road. Troopers said Edward S. Gauna. 34, of Delton, was northbound on M-43 when he ran off the road to the right. His car then went into a ditch where it struck a tree head on, routed completely around and struck another tree on the passenger side. Troopers said Gauna had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath before being transported to Pennock Hospital by Dehon EMS. Gauna is listed in stable condition after being treated for what troopers said were a bruised kidney, fractured hand and multi pie lacerations. Two hurt in Marsh Road crash ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers say alcohol was a factor in a June 8 accident on Wildwood Road about three-quarters of a mile east of Marsh Road. Troopers said Patricia A. Braska. 17, of Delton, was west bound on Wildwood when she ran off the road lo the right, overcompensated and lost control, sliding sideways across the center line. Braska's vehicle then rolled twice before striking a group of trees and a telephone pole, coming to rest on the south side of the road. Troopers said Braska and her passenger, Rachel L. Bouwens, 17, of Middleville, walked to a friend’s home for help. Troopers said no one at the home called police. Both were transported to Pennock Hospital by Wayland EMS with minor injuries. Troopers said Braska denied drinking, but had a very strong odor of alcohol. A preliminary blood lest registered a .16 percent blood alcohol level. A .10 level is considered drunk driving. Troopers said she then admitted to drinking earlier. Alcohol a factor in one-car crash ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County SherifTs deputies said alcohol was a factor in a June 1 accident on Marsh Road near Bea Street. Police said Mary L. Hadley, 45, of Luckey. Ohio, was southbound on Marsh Road when she failed to negotiate a curve, crossed the center line, left the road and struck a tree. Her Chevrolet two-door was reported to have caught fire. Deputies said there was an overwhelming odor of intoxicants coming from Hadley as she was being treated by emergency personnel from Orangeville Fire and Rescue. Accident victim released from hospital JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP —A Battle Creek man was injured June 6 after a onevehicle accident. Michigan Slate Police troopers said Rodney S. Wilson. 25, of Battle Creek, was north bound on M-37 about one-tenth of a mile north of Jones Road when a large dog ran across the road in front of him. Wilson then lost control of his motorcycle and skidded on the shoulder of the road. He was transported by LifeCare to Battle Creek Community Hospital with what troopers said was a broken ankle. He was discharged June 11. Bobcat sighting is a false alarm HASTINGS — Hastings City Police were called lo a home in the 900 block of South Broadway June 3 after the homeowners reported a possible bobcat in their back yard. Officers said when they arrived, they found only a possum, which was removed from the yard. Home burglarized twice in 3 days HASTINGS — Hastings City Police say an arrest of a 17-year-old suspect is forthcoming after the man allegedly broke into the same home in the 400 block of South Jefferson Street on June 3 and June 5. Police said a jar containing $25 worth of coins was the only thing taken. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-06-19.pdf c8e4e62ef949b85740b34c3d6aafa2ba PDF Text Text ....P's Oil Alumni banquet gathers old friends More All-County athletes honored See Page 3 See Page 10-12 Car fans flock to Charlton Park See Page 13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/30/00 C-3 Hntiiw PiAl ic librry 121 S.Owrcti St. Halting, Ml 49058 Hastings ANNER THURSDAY, JUNE 19.1997 VOLUME 144. NO 25 PRICE str Delton school budget adopted by Mary Warner SnffWnUr The Delton-Kellofi School Board ii projecting that the district will spend $13.2 million in the 1997-98 school year and receive revenues of $13.14 million. The board approved nest year's budget al its meeting Monday. A carryover of funds from 1996-97 will make up the $46,087 difference between projected expenditures and revenues. That carryover is estimated to be $975,000. Estimated expenditures are up $882,406 from 1996-97. Projected expenditures for elementary instruction are $2.7 million, a slight increase from $2.6 million last year. Primary increases came in teacher salaries, payments for health insurance, retirement and social security, and workshops and conferences. Projected teacher salaries totaled $1.8 million. Expected expenditures for middle school instruction are $2.2 mil.ion. up fron. $2.' million last year. Teacher salaries arc projected to increase from $1.3 million to $1.4 million. Other increases are expected in payments for health insurance, retirement, social security, and workshops and conference expenditures. Expenditures for high school instruction are projected al $2.5 million, up from $2.3 million last year. Increases are primarily expected in teacher salaries, up from $13 million to $1.6 million, health insurance, retirement, social security, contracted services for the building and trades department and construction expenses for the building and trades department. Elementary special education is expected to increase from $178,417 to $186,083. Middle school special education is expected to increase from $250,834 to $295,665. High school special education is expected to increase from $189,514 to $236315. Continuing education is expected to increase from $385,239 to $461,376. Guidance services (guidance counselors. See MJDOET, Mrtfcwg* on 7* 2 Penney's catalogue store opens in Felpausch The opening of a new JC Penney catalog center Wednesday was celebrated with ribboo-cutting ceremonies. The center is located within Felpausch Food Center. Karen Richards of Penney's said that after the retailer closed Its Hastings department store, it decided to ’keep Penney's in the community’ and selected Felpausch as the site of the new center, which Is^pen 9 a.m.-7 p.rn. M-F and 9 ^.m.-3 Is p.m. Saturdays. Pictured from Mt are Dixie StadeMdanehum, Ken Radant, Mark Feldpausch. Richards, Keith Tolger, Maureen Scobey. JoAnne Bailey, Ken Wltkor, Bill Feldpaush, Mike Hubert, Deb Kaknlnk, Patty Woods, Pat Buckland, Dianne Feldpausch, Bob O'Connell and Frank Campbell. ? Hastings to implement character education by Mnry Warner’ Staff Writer During the next five years, the Hastings School Board will incorporate character edu­ cation into the school district's curriculum. The board voted June 10 to include it in its five-year school improvement plan. Character education will be one of four ar­ eas the district's planning council will focus on this coming year. Others include improv­ ing technological services to help students increase reading and problem-solving skills, increasing communication between staff members, and using the training abilities of staff members. Instructors are already leaching character in the classroom, said Director of Educational Services Judy Shelton. "It is not possible to teach without teach­ ing character education, because you arc set­ ting up an environment with the child and what's acceptable and not acceptable (within that environment) becomes character educa­ tion." The additional emphasis on character edu­ cation, therefore, will focus on "enhancing what we're doing already," Shelton said. Shelton said that the district is in the process of establishing "a shared vision of what character is." The Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) has already endorsed a list of 10 uniform character aspects that arc, accord­ ing to the members of Clergy and Citizens United, who >Jevised the list, "historic Amer­ ican values, which have been endorsed by American citizens of all religions, and no re­ ligion. to strengthen ethical behavior." A student of good character, according to the 10 MASB charactei aspects, accepts re­ sponsibility for all his actions, respects the dignity and properly of fellow students and teachers and never seeks to do them harm, keeps all the promises he makes, completes projects and courses of study he has begun, strives for excellence in all his work and re­ spects the achievements of fellow students, disciplines himself to listen, learn and study, recognizing that long-run achievement is more important to his happiness than short­ run pleasure, doesn't use any substance that will destroy his health and undermine his dignity, respects the authority of his paraMs and teachers, trains himself to be useful to others, and works together with others to improve his school, community and world. Shelton said the district is looking at us­ ing the MASB character guidelines and exist­ ing guidelines in district handbooks io estab­ lish uniform character guidelines. Each school within the distnct alread y has a set of standards for student behavior, she said, which are outlined in school hand­ books. At the high school, for instance, a "bill of See CHARACTER, Mfitfensod on Rafe 2 Record crowds visit Charlton Park car show Record crowds delighted in bright sunshine and classic care at Chariton Park's annual Father's Day car show, the largest single day car show In Michigan. Classic, restored and antique vehicles such as these came from all over the state to participate in the show. For more details and pictures, look inside today's Banner, (photos by Party Hardin) �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 19, 1997 News Briefs Music day camp will be July 7*11 The Thomapplc Arts Council will sponsor a week-long day camp July 7­ II at the Ans Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park The camp, directed by Joe LaJoye. will be for band students entering sev­ enth or eighth grades this fall. The stu­ dents will be exposed to fundamental concepts on their instruments and there will be some small group and large en­ semble instruction. A concert will be presented al the end of the week. The camp is open to all students in Barry County. Enrollment information has been sent to band instructors in the Delton. Maple Valley. Lakewood. Thomapple Kellogg. Wayland and Hast­ ings districts. Students will be accepted in the order that their enrollment materials are re­ ceived. For more information, call LaJoye at 948-4409 or 945-9766. Painting workshop slated for June 28 Jenison artist Jan Upp will lead a painting workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. June 28. at the Ans Hatchery Building in Hastings' Fish Hatchery Park. In "Creating from Your Research." Upp will talk about using sketches and photographs to create a painting. Those planning to attend should bring good and bad photographs, sketches, a sketch book, tracing paper, paint sup­ plies of their choice and a sack lunch. The fee for the workshop is $35 for Art*- Council members and 40 for non­ members. For more information or Io register, call 945-3782. Lakewood Asst. Supt. retiring Jerry Southgate, assistant super­ intendent for the Lakewood School District, is retiring effective June 30. Southgate said he has been in education for 32 years. 11 of them with Lakewood, and it is time for a change. He said the early retirement incentive program the school board is offering helped him make up his mind. Southgate said he is exploring his options and expects to work outside of education, but didn't rule out working somewhere as a consultant. He added that he is still busy with his job duties and hasn't pul too much thought or time into finding a new job. Southgate has been the assistant superintendent for Lakewood since October 1992. Before that he was the principal of Lakewood High School for five years and worked in Howell (Mich.) for 12 years. His first job was in at AkronFairgrove schools. He said he taught government and United States history for two years before moving on to Grant. Mich. Southgate said in January 1970 he was named the principal of the eienwmtary school there and he has been an administrator ever since. Southgate said no one would replace him as assistant superintendent and that his responsibilities would be divided up among other staff members. He got his associate's degree rrom Delta College in Bay City and then transferred to Central Michigan University, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1965 and went on to get his master's from CMU in 1971. Since then he has done graduate work at Michigan State. MV school board president resigns After six years of service. Maple Valley Board of Education President John Krolik publicly announced his resignation in a letter last week. The announcement came as a surprise to most present al the school board meeting June 9 and with little explanation. Retiring Superintendent Alan McLean read aloud a short statement, which included brief thanks to the district for supporting his efforts. Krolik was first elected to the board in June 1990 During the past seven years he has played an active role in paving the way for new technology and was an avid supporter of the enhancement mills which provided the new track behind Maple Valley high. One of the first tasks on his agenda when elected was a search for a new superintendent Since that lime. Krolik has been a part of hiring two superintendents and an athletic director. Krolik's decision to resign came one year prior to the end of his current fouryear term The B^ard of Education will fill a trustee position through appointment and applications are now­ being sought Immunization clinic planned The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment will hold an immunization clinic from 8:30 to 11 a m. Saturday. June 21. at the Health Department. 110 W. Center St.. Hastings. No appointment is necessary, but par­ ents should bring their children's immu­ nization records. Most immunizatiors are free. For more information, call the Health Department at 945-9516. CHADD meeting site is changed The CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder) support group will meet at 7 p.rn. at a new location, the First United Methodist Church. 209 W/ Green St.. Hastings. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call 948-8234. Glen Miller band to play in Lake O The Glenn Miller Orchestra will per­ form in concert in Lake Odessa at 8 p.m. Saturday. July 24. The evening will start with music by the Lakewood Jazz Band, followed by one of the most successful and famous orchestras during the World War II era. The Glenn Miller Band's "Chattanooga Choo Choo" earned the first certified gold record for performing artists. The concert, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission, is made possible by donations from the business community and profits from the annual Art in the Park celebration. Donations may be sent to the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission. Atten­ tion Pam Swiler. president. 839 Fourth Ave.. Lake Odessa. Mich. 48849. Grief recovery classes planned Barry Community Hospice will offer two grief recovery class series, one for newly bereaved family members starting Monday. June 23. and another for those who already have gone through a previ­ ous series and don't want to stop yet. For those who have gone through Grief Recovery I. but don't feel comfort­ able yet letting go of a group with which to share. Grief Recovery II will be held for five consecutive weeks, starting' at 5:30 p.m. and running to 7:30. The class senes for the newly be­ reaved families will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. starting the same day. The two different groups will overlap for a half hour, allowing for more inter­ action and to help first-timers see that it is possible to grow and heal. For more information, call the Barry Community Hospice office at 948­ 8452. TK hires principal and band director Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education last week approved hiring a new middle school principal and new high school band director. Jeffery Kulhanek will start as middle school principal for the 1997-98 academic year. He will replace Gordon Dahlgren who decided to go back to the classroom to teach. Ray Rickert from Perrysburg. Ohio, will take over as band director, replacing Duane Thatcher, who retired at the end of the school year. Kulhanek grew up in Wasaw. Wise., and received degrees from both Northern Michigan University and East Carolina University. He taught for 10 years in North Carolina and at one point in his career helped open a school in Wasaw. He also has served as an associate principal for a school in Wasaw. Supt. Jay Cason said Kulhanek was selected because of his strong people skills and his background at the middle school level. Rickert received his bachelor's degree at Eastern Illinois University and taught at two high schools in Illinois. He re­ cently completed a graduate assistant­ ship at Bowling Green Slate University. Songbird workshop slated for Saturday A songbird workshop will be presented Saturday. June 21. by the Barry Soil and Waler Conservation District, in conjunction with the Kalamazoo Nature Center, at the Larry and Noel Hayward farm near Prairieville. An optional 6 a.m. guided tour of songbird nesting areas kicks ofi* the workshop, with other activities starting at 8 a.m.. including bird banding, visits to bluebird nest boxes, birdhouse building, a discussion on songbird habitat preservation and a chicken barbeque The $40 workshop fee includes all the activities, lunch, and a birdhouse. To sign up. call 948-8056 or visit the BSWCD at 1611 S. Hanover. Suite 105. Hastings. Aluminum box culvert installed at Barnum Road by Jason Karas Staff Writer Barnum Road in Barry County recently has had the first of thiee new aluminum box culverts installed The other two culverts will be installed in the next few weeks, said Barry County Drain Commissioner Bob Shaffer This is the first time Barry County has used an aluminum box culvert, he said. The one installed under Barnum Road is the longest one of the three at over 110 feet long. The ocher two culverts to be installed will be on Carlton Center Road and Saddlebag Lake Road. The culverts are egg­ shaped with an aluminum floor and a width of 20 feet, three inches, and a height of eight feet, five inches, he said. Shaffer said the culverts are being installed as part of a program to widen, deepen and straighten Mud Creek to improve waler flow. The program was started by a petition from Sunfield Township. He said the project couldn't be done without enlarging the existing crossings in those three areas. An engineering firm from Port Huron was hired in 1990 to come up with a plan. However, of the three counties in the Collier Mud Creek Intercounty Drainage Board, only Eaton and Ionia Counties voted to approve it. Barry County opposed it and went to court to have the project stopped. They won the first trial, but lost on appeal Shaffer said the project has been a long time in coming. The drain commissioner said the total cost of the 10-year bond to fund the project is $1.44 million. The cost of the culvert under Barnum Road, including assembling and installation, is $99,825. The culvert that will go under Carlton Center Road cost $48,784 and the culvert under Saddlebag Lake Road cost about $79,000. Total engineering cost for the project is $124,639. with the construction contract at $952,903 and maintenance at $2,308. Total construction cost comes to $955.211. Pub­ lishing, mailing and administrative costs were $3,815.74 with land rights, landowner compensation, attorney, appraisal fees and title searches coming to $27. Litigation and Drain Commissioner Bob Shaffer looks at the newly installed aluminum box culvert that has been placed under Barnum Road. j court costs came to $27,658.32. Note interest for preliminary financing was $27,091 and bond capitalized interest was $58,067. A contingency of 14.01 percent was added, which came to $176,909.94. He said the bid for the aluminum box culvert was lower than the bids the board re­ ceived for steel or concrete culverts. He said the aluminum culvert is specially ribbed and is supposed to be as strong as concrete or steel. “This is a different kind of engineering than we've had in Barry County.*' he said. He said the crew working on installing the culvert also is straightening the flow of water under the mad. He said the current ran in a U-shape under the road before and was slowly eroding the banks of the creek. The new flow will go straight under Barnum Road, thus alleviating that problem, he said.' The span across the top of the bank will be about 45 feet and the ditch bottom will be about 16 feel. Shaffer said the culvert installation has several steps to it. Starting at the low end of the river, work crews have to “brush and grub” the area. During this step, workers have to take out all of the trees and brush in the area. Then crews dig out about two to three feet of sediment, a process called “dipping.” Culverts then have to be assem­ bled, which Shaffer said took a kN of time. He said the culvert comes in pieces and has to be fastened together by hundreds of bolts. Shaffer said it took crews about a week to ten days to install the culvert under Barnum Road. Middleville joins Metro Council by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council last week voted to go through the procedures to join the Grand Valley Metro Council which con­ sists of representatives from government en­ tities around the state. The council brings the different entities CHARACTER, continued from Page 1responsibilities^i\ included in tf\c student handbook, whiclf stales that students are ex­ pected to "respect the worth and dignity of each individual, respect the rights of fellow students, respect the rights and responsibili­ ties of staff members as they perform their duties, observe the use of proper behavior, language, etiquette, and appearance, under­ stand and follow school rules, attend school regularly and be prompt in arriving at their assigned places, devote ail their energies to­ ward realizing their potential." and "involve themselves in the total school program and avail themselves of all that the school has to offer through the curriculum, library, special services and co-curricular and student activi­ ties." The district is also in the process of examining various programs that teach character, Shelton said, such as those teaching self-discipline, time management, effective communication, behavior modifi­ cation, working as a team, problem-solving, social interaction and self-esteem building skills. Shelton said such programs would supplement existing instructional techniques that already leach those skills in the class­ room. As an example, many district staff members have undergone conflict resolution training, she said, where they learned how to direct students toward non-violent, productive resolutions to problems. Several staff members in the district have alsoa been trained in techniques that teach students to assume responsibility for their actions, she said. Called "responsibility training." the techniques help students under­ stand that they have control over their lives and actions and have the power to make choices that are good for themselves and oth­ ers. It is a simple method of helping students identify needs and create ways to fulfill those needs, which can be "very powerful," Shelton said. "We need to look at what's out there and compare it to where we are and what our needs are." Shelton said. Shelton said building guidelines on what constitutes character is less difficult than cre­ ating programs that instill character. "Most people have a basic idea of what a good citizen and a good person is." she said. "The question is how do you make them that way." In previous generations, she said, teaching students character often was done via the "sit down, shut up and do as I say" model. Schools are having to re-think this model, she said, both because it is often ineffective and also will not produce the type of workers business and industry will need in the 21st century. Reliance on authority to establish rules and ethical conduct has diminished, she said. As a result, fewer people today respond to the "sit down and shut up" behavior model. New methods of promoting desirable be­ havior are less authoritarian, more self-es­ teem building, and promote self-directed choices, rather than choices imposed from an exterior source. Most in demand by businesses in the next century will be self-directed people rather than people who do as they're told. Shelton said. Shelton said that individual definitions of what constitutes optimally desirable behav­ ior may vary, but schools can keep a dia­ logue going in the classroom that will help students make healthy choices that will re­ sult in them becoming a positive force in the community. BUDGET, continued from Pace 1 --------supplies, etc.) are projected to cost $374,833. up from $353,339. Library services increased slightly, from $282307 to $283,619. Total expenditures for the school board are projected at $52,150, including $7,000 for salaries. Executive administrative support services are projected at $195334. up from $190,727 last year. Expenditures in this category include the superintendent's salary, which because of a change in superintendents is slightly lower than last year — $83,327 compared to $86,500 last year. Total expenditures for school administrative expenses are projected at $767,188. up from $726,743 last year. This category includes salaries for the elementary principal, set at $63,604 compared to $61,528 last year; the middle school principal, set at $64,196 compared to $62,101 last year, the high school principal, set at $69,799 compared to $68,325; the athletic director, set al $52,310 compared to $50,529 last year, the elementary assistant principal, set at $57,019 compared to $57,084 last year (a slight decrease); the middle school assistant principal, set al $57,583 compared to $55,630 last year, and the high school assistant principal, set at $58,147 compared to $56,175 last year Operation and maintenance expenditures are expected to increase from $1.1 million to $1.2 million. The budget includes the addition of one and a half special education teaching positions, one half of an English teaching position, one half of a technology consultant position, one teaching assistant position and one half of a maintenance position. Expenditures for textbooks were projected to decrease significantly in the budget, including a drop from $27,000 to $15,000 in elementary textbook costs, a drop from $47,600 to $15,000 in middle school costs, and a drop from $80,000 to $54,000 in high school textbook costs. Capital outlay expenditures (for such things as new furniture) also decreased significantly, from $80,610 to $49,000. Altogether, the district expects to spend $11.35 million of its $13.2 million budget on salaries and fringe benefits. This does not include separate salaries for the school lunch program and athletics. Revenues from state per-pupil aid are projected al $11.4 million. Projected income from property taxes is $1.1 million. Other revenues include special state and federal aid. interest income, building trades department income from sales of homes, and payments from the Barry Intermediate School District. together and helps them operate better by of: fering special benefits. The cost of member ship is about $663.27 per year. Metro Council Executive Director Gerald Felix, who has extensive background in city management, said that 24 or 25 groups now are members and three or four are con­ sidering joining. Its most recent addition is the City of Hastings. The GVMC. he said, is the only council organized by a stale statue. It started with 10 or 12 members which later decided they wanted the group to be more formal than just a bunch of people getting together. In order to make any decision, including allowing a government entity to join, theft has to be approval from the Metro Council Board and all of the individual communities involved. When an entity joins, the by-laws have to be amended. Each entity that is a member of the coun^ cil, Felix said, has a representative who re­ ports to the council. A few Grand Rapids en­ tities have more than one representative. The council can help each unit save money by combining purchases with other entities. "Through combined purchasing power, you can save money," he said. Other benefits of the GVMC, he said, are 24-hour emergency services at the rate of two cents per capita and providing free Inter­ net connections. The council has worked op a land use project and does a rate survey each' year. There also is a city-township cooperation committee that helps with things such as annexation issues which some groups spend a lot of time and money fighting. The council works on growth issues, and has a computerized mapping database which allows officials to identify where the sewer lines are. They also do mediation and, Felix said; like the benefits of two-way relationships between the council and the individual end­ ues A The council board, he said, meets once? month on Thursdays in the Kent County BoardR<xim____________________________ LEGAL NOTICE : Hie NO. W-Z2W7-I* Estote of MARIAN I WEAVER. Social Security No. 379 14-4223 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS «• Your interest in the estate may bo barred or Of fecled by the following The decedent. whose last known address wbs ISO Emt North Street. Hastings. Ml 49056 died 10/14/96. An instrument dated November 21. 1991 hm boon admitted m the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the co-independent personal representatives SHARON CRONK. 3620 Messbr Road. Hastings Michigan 49056. and JANE RAY MONO. 1935 Iroquois Trail. Hostings. Michigan 49056. or to both the Independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49050. within 4 months of the date of the publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled Vo tt. DAVID H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 South Broadway w Hostings Ml 49058 (616)945 9585 (6/(9) I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 1997 — Page 3 Hastings High School alumni banquet brings together old friends Along with the memories and wisdom shared during the banquet, there was also a group sing, where alumni crooned. ""Pack up all my care and woe. here 1 go, singing low. bye. bye. blackbird" and "You were my queen in calico. I was your bashful, barefoot beau. You wrote on my slate. *1 Love You So.' when we were a couple of kids." The latter song. "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." was dedicated to the many high school sweethearts who still, after all these yean, remain married. Twenty couples at the The Class of 1947 had the most members in attendance at the banquet. Pictured are (front, l-r) Martin Altman, Hazel Meek. Patricia Shellington. Dorothy Gorham. Jerilee Hostetler, Helen Thomas, Colleen Schantz, Barbara Kruko, Marjorie Hartnett. Genevieve Bennett. Betty Myrick. Marcia Lane. Jean Jowett. (Row 2, l-r) Pat McKeough. Edna Conklin, Marian Swift, Pat Malcolm, Selma Brownell. Norma Gwinn. Chuck Gwinn. Ada Reardon. Avis Simless, Maurice Paige, Jean Haywood. Paul Otis, (Row 3. l-r) Neva Cordray. Bob Stauffer, Nyle Knickerbocker, Kingsley Zerbel, Marvel by Mary Warner Staff Writer "This is the end of a perfect day," sang 1947 Hastings High School graduate Robert Stauffer at the 110<h reunion and banquet of the Hastings High School Alumni Association. "Memories have painted this perfect day with colon that never fade. We find al the end of this perfect day. the soul of a friend we’ve made." And so it was at the end of the day last Saturday, as those attending the association's annual banquet renewed acquaintances, caught up on each other's lives, and possibly discovered amongst the 300 alumni gathered there "the soul of a friend" they'd made According to the banquet program, the purpose of the alumni association is to "gain a little more of the pleasures of life." "In an organization such as the Alumni Association, in which the members have been associated for years, it should mean much to come together and offer congratulations on the joys and successes and express sympathy for sorrows and reverses of each other." the program staled. "One of the greatest enjoyments received from such organizations is the 'get together spirit* which prompts the telling of one’s experiences. Who among the alumni does not enjoy the informal meetings when one t _ F-’"All biggs, Hazed Skidmore, Jim Wright. Frances Maichete, Mary Jane Hayes, Mericta Ferris. Jim Collins. (Row 4. l-r) Ray Branch, Ron Rivers. Lynn Wallace. Floyd Colvin. Kim Slocum, Russ Hammond, Roger Brown, Russ Stanton, Ray Hotchkiss. (Row 5. l-r) Ralph Smith, Jack Smith. Bill Kinney. George Maurer, John Cheeseman. Ralph Gies, Arnold Wilson, Ronald Williams, Patrick Hodges, (back, l-r) Peter Maurer. Linden Cunningham, Neal Rider, Robei: Brogan. Gerald Fuller. Robert Hopkins. Paul Friddle, and Donald Keech. can share memories of school life and the happenings of years since graduation?" And share they did — Jeanette Jennings. Class of 1997; Dr. Beree Darby. Class of 1969; Arnold Wilson. Class of 1947; Elsie Edwards Sage. Class of 1942; Larry Moore. Class of 1937; Clara Belle Struble Apsey. Class of 1932 — all had memories or words of wisdom to share with the assemblage. Jennings remembered when fellow classmate Joshua Duits became paralyzed as the result of an accident, and yet graduated with the rest of his class, turning "tragedy" to "triumph." Arnold Wilson remembered when his class left high school "full of hope and determination" just after World War II. when "the baby boom was well under way and the economy was on fast forward." "Nuclear power plants, bean transplants, in-line skates, car phones, pet rocks, computers — all these things were yet to come." he stated. "Some of our classmates spent the years tilling the soil. Others were mechanics. Many served on the production line. Some served in the military." Among classmates, he said, are "a medical doctor, a judge, teachers, preachers, business people, musicians, bankers, a postmaster, a pilot — the list goes on." Most of those he went to school with are now retired, he said. He wished them well. "May the wind always be at your back off LEGAL NOTICES _____ and bovoco) rosMonf® io townsKip proiwM. Aggro-Liquid Dustloyor. Inc. of Montetoa for dual control. Appro »od purchoM of additional trash contotowr® for co^noio^y. BiH® eppravod for poymont os prosontod. Mooting odfournod at 1:15 p.m. Emily Morrison dorii (6/19) CABlTm TOWNSHIP Juno 9. 1997 PRESENT: 0. Koisor. Doniolt. Forman. Vandecor. Smith. C. Kosior and Erb. Mooting colled to ardor by Supervisor Koisor at 7:30 pm. for the Budget Mooring. At BrOO Opened the regular Board Mooting. Appro-rsrf Cleric and Treasurer's reports. OLD BUSINESS Discussod Lower Lake Road. NEW RUSWESS Approved mooting dotes for 1997-1998. Approved Budget. Raid Bilb. Adjourned mooting at 9:00 p.m. WUmaDonieh Clerk Attested to by: David Koisor. Supervisor (6/19) The former HHS student whose graduation dated back the farthest of those attending the banquet was Ralph Richardson from the Class of 1923. the first tee." he told them. Sage remembered the smell of rotten eggs in the HHS hallways, which signified someone was doing an experiment in chemistry class, she said. She also remembered when gas was seven cents a gallon, when a new Ford convertible cost $1,000, when a soda cost 15 cents, and admission to the local movie theater was 10 cents if you were 12 yean old or younger. It being the middle of World War II, the class motto was "On to Victory," she remembered, and one of the most wellknown songs of the time was "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition." Moore remembered contacting some of the members of the Class of 1937 to let them know about the banquet. "One announced she had been married three times and was still available," he told the crowd. Apsey also reminisced about her attempts to round up classmates for the banquet. She didn’t receive a lot of requests for tickets, she said. / "Probably when you get to our age you hesitate to buy tickets to anything very far ahead." she said. "Some of us even hesitate to buy green bananas." Apsey recalled teaching in a one-room country school. She "built fires, carried water and taught eight grades" in the school, she said. During her life, she "visited a shady nightclub in New Orleans." was caught in a "terrible blizzard" in Tennessee, stayed at an Atlantic Ocean beach that was annihilated a week later by a hurricane, saw Jewish crematoriums in Poland, and "rode a camel on the desert" to see the pyramids. Dr. Darby had slightly different memories. She related tales of miraculous healings she had researched during her work as a biochemist, psychologist and psychoneuroimmunologist. She told of cutting-edge research into the link between thoughts and the healing of people's bodies. "It’s amazing what our minds can do,” she said. "Our thoughts really do make a difference in our immune system." She told about one patient who didn’t understand the word "tumor," and through her belief that she was expected to recover, did so, in spite of the fact her tumor was cancerous. She told about helping a student who'd failed an engineering class twice to not only "ace" a critical engineering exam but go on to excel in college. Darby, who currently has a private practice in Florida and works as a psychologist in the Student Health Care Center at the University of Florida, was selected this year’s Distinguished Alumnus. "There are direct biochemical pathways between the brain and the immune system.“ she told a University of Florida Digest writer in 1994. "and the immune cells have receptor sites for neurotransmitters that are released from the brain. Therefore it is possible that psychological intervention can affect the immune system." Four Board Members present one absent. Motion approved to excuse Trustee Powell. Agenda approved. Minutes approved os rood. Treasurer s report accepted. Approved appointment of Probationary Accepted contract with Assessor. Approved purchase of AccuVoto banquet admitted to being high school sweethearts. Two couples had been married 60 yean. Toastmaster James Coleman joked that parts of the banquet were somewhat "anthropological" in nature, a reference to the fact that most of those attending are well-versed in which restaurants give senior citizen discounts. But he left the alumni with a reassuring thought. "Compared to a Galapagos turtle," he said, "we’re still kids." Maurice Greenfield presented Dr. Beree Darby with the Distinguished Alumnus Award. The banquet drew more than 300 former Hastings High School students. At the head table were (from left) association president Elizabeth Nevins, toastmaster James Coleman, Carolyn Coleman, Hastings school superintendent Cart Schoessel, Pastor and Mrs. Gary Newton, and 1997 HHS graduate Jeanette Jennings. voting Juno Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (6/19) RUTLAND cauumx TOWWWBF ■order Meottet Juno 11. 1997 7:30 p.m. — Regular Meeting — Present: House. Hansford. Wolters Munjoy Bedford. Edwards Ab­ sent: Palmer. Also present four residents. Motion to receive ond plots on file the minutes of Moy 14 1997 ond Moy 2B. 1997 Motion to support “A Purchase of Development Rights Nomtnotton for two residents. Vouchers approved for payment Treasurer ond Bld Adm reports received ond placed on filo. Motion to continue with a 1% administration fee. Motion to adjourn at 9 12 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bodford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards (6/19) t-ormer teacher Dana Burgess (at podium) was one of several former teachers attending the banquet. He and the other teachers were introduced by former Hastings City Clerk Donna Bechelder Kinney (to the left of Burgess). Other teachers included (from left) Betty Williams, Helen Tucker, Barbara Burkholder and (far right) May Granata. Enjoying dinner are (from left) Ed Slocum. Juanita Slocum, May Granata, Doris Greenfield and Nancy Schaitel. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 19, 1997 LETTERS from our readers... Throwing water balloon was a senior's harmless fun Punishment did not fit the crime To the editor: A round of applause for Henrietta Coenen for her letter io the editor last week. I don't know her grandson personally, but I do know who he is. 1 was appalled wher I heard that he was not allowed to participate in his high school graduation ceremony because he threw a waler balloon. 1 too feel far worse things than throwing waler balloons go on at Hastings High School. When we first moved to Hastings, my daughter was being threatened and pushed around by another student. 1 was told that not much could be done because the student hand­ book allowed each student three incidences of this type After reading Henrietta's letter. 1 checked the student handbook. 1 found water balloons listed as disruptive items, in the "General In­ formation" section. Disruptive items: Students are not to bring any items to school that may cause a distrurbance to the learning environment or create a safety hazard to themselves or another person. Radios, water guns, waler balloons, smoke bombs and similar disruptive items are not to be used either inside or outside the building. Disruptive items will be confiscated and may not be returned to their owner . " Next. I checked the "Discipline" section. Here are a few things I found that may apply to her grandson's case: "... Students have the right to know the standards of behavior that are expected to them, the responsibility to comply with those standards, and the right to know the conse­ quences of deviating from the standards. "Insubordination: The act of failing to re­ load to or cany out a reasonable request/directive by school personnel. First violation: parent notification, 1-3 days of in­ school suspension. Second violation: parent conference. 3-5 days of in-school suspension. Third violation: parent notification. 5-10 days out of school suspension and possible recom­ mendation to Superintendent of Schools/Board of Education for long term suspension/expulsion.'' It looks as though these rules were not followed when it came to her grandson's case. The handbook stales that he had the right to know the consequences of deviating from these standards. How does the administration justify this action? Jo Ann Claussen Hastings Dear editor: Il is a beautiful Saturday afternoon (June 7) and I am silting inside the new Tangle Town structure on the bench sponsored by Hastings City Bank. Nearby are the pickets with names of friends, families and relatives that I know. There are kids here from infant to age 70. My children are on the structure having more fun than they did at Disney World. I'm not play­ ing today since I exhausted myself on the structure during my son's preschool picnic yesterday. Instead. I am writing this letter because I'm thinking about what a difference between here and where I was last night. Last night 1 was in the Hastings High School gym watching our Class of 1997 graduate. I sal there broken hearted as 1 wat­ ched the empty chair in the back row that was supposed to be my nephew's. He was there and I could see him sitting across from me up in the bleachers with his family. His chair was empty because he was not ‘Keep on Bookin' nets 800 books To the editor: This letter is being written in regards to everyone in our community who pledged money for library books at Southeastern Elementary. "Keep on Bookin'" was merely an idea back in February, but it became a reality in May. A total of $6,513.63 was raised. This will allow our school to receive more than 800 new library books next fall. This project could not have happened without the support of the students, staff, and parents at Southeastern. I felt the same feel­ ings of caring, warmth and generosity that the organizers of Tangle Town received from the community. Our dream of putting more books on the shelves and into the hands of children will become a reality next September Chris Warren, Principal Southeastern Elementary Will real city hall please stand up? To the editor: The mayor and City Council members are supposed to represent the concerns and opi­ nions of the citizens of Hastings. The only way they can accurately represent the citizens of this community is for each and every citizen to let their elected mayor and City Council members know how they feel. The mayor, council members and city ad­ ministrators work hard to make difficult and often controversial decisions. They are cur­ rently trying to decide whether or not to ac­ cept Rite-Aid Drugstore's bid for the City Hall building and surrounding property. That would mean. 1 believe, the demolition of one of a small number of buildings that is eligible to be on the National Register of Historic Buildings. 1 do not believe it is possi­ ble to "build a new one floor commercial building consisting of approximately 11.000 square feet with parking to code" and still keep the City Hall building intact. Though the mayor and council are our hard­ working representatives, the citizens of Hastings, are the real City Hall. I urge you to stand up and be heard, at the next City Coun­ cil meeting, or by writing a short letter to Mayor Frank Campbell and your council representatives, in care of. City Hall. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058. Unfortunately, time is short. The decision will be made Monday. June 23, at 7:30 p.m. Please attend this meeting. Stand up for City Hall. Angele Cooper Hastings HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 allowed to walk with his class over a dropped water balloon. This incident occurred on his last day of school after school hours at a time in which liis diploma was already earned. He was given a warning not to throw it as a par­ ticular employee of the district which he heed­ ed. Instead he tossed it in the air and when it hit the pavement it happened to get an ad­ ministrator's foot wet. Back in my senior year al Caledonia, we let a greased pig loose in the hallways of the school and TP'd the entire senior hall with school toilet paper. Not one of us suffered al the hands of our school board. It was harmless fun that was expected from seniors. My. how times have changed! I know with drugs, weapons, gangs and alcohol being a problem within our schools, we all need to be more cautious. But to keep a senior from walking with his class over a waser balloon is grossly unjust. More so when another senior on the same day threw a water balloon inside the school during school hours and only served detention time. My nephew has never been any trouble. I am very proud of his accomplishments in school. 1 attended graduation to show my sup­ port. It was hard to sit quietly. I had very bad thoughts about people who were there representing our district. And boy did 1 ever wish that I were in possession of a water balloon! But one thing stood out in my mind above all ebe, and that was how very proud 1 was that my nephew was there and how he did not let employees of this district intimidate him. I watched him applaud the speakers and cheer ‘Fill ‘er up’ elsewhere Self-esteem is something we hear a lot about these days Recently, some have begun to criticize the concept of self-esteem. For example. 1 have recently heard it said that we've become so foctucd on helping our kids feel good about themselves that we’re raising a generation of self-centered and entitled kids. While there may be some truth to this, the positive benefits of healthy self-esteem cannot be trivialized. Think with me a bit about your own selfesatem Your self-esteem is made up of the thoughts and feelings you have about yourself. These can be positive (for example. "I'm pretty." "I’m smart." "I’m firn," "I learn from my mistake*.") or negative (for example. "I'm ugly." "I'm stupid, "I’m homing." "I’m afraid to fail"). The more positive feelings you have about yourself, the higher your self­ esteem. Conversely, the more negative feel­ ings you have about yourself, the lower your adf-etteem. Self-esteem is important because it affects the way you live. Your self-esteem influences how you think, act and feel about yourself and about others. It also influences your ability to achieve the goals you have set for your life. High self-esteem can make you feel effective, productive, capable, and lovable. Low self­ esteem can make you feel ineffective, wor­ thless, incompetent, and unloved. Feeling good about yourself will allow you to take risks and accept challenges which help you stretch and develop your abilities. Feeling good about yourself will help you maintain self-confidence. People with healthy self­ esteem tend to be more comfortable and open with others and are able to develop closer rrlrtn—hips. On the other hand, low self-esteem creates a vicious cycle in which lack of confidence lends to poor performance, withdrawal and unhappiness that only fuels further low self­ esteem and lack of confidence So how's your self-esteem? Here's a short questionnaire to help you assess yourself: 1. Are you easily hurt by criticism? 2. Are you very shy or overly aggressive? 3. Do you try to hide your feelings from others? 4. Do you fear dose relationships? 5. Do you try to blame your mistakes on others? 6. Do you find excuses for refusing to change? 7. Do you avoid new experiences? 8. Do you continually wish you could change your physical appearance? 9. Are you too modest about personal successes? 10. Are you glad when others fail? If you answered "Yes" to most of these questions, your self-esteem could probably use improvement Il is possible to alter your self-esteem and to think more positively about yourself. This often suns by accepting both your strengths and weaknesses. It is also important to set per­ sonal goals and a timetable. As you work toward these goals, be sure to lake time to reward and encourage yourself along the way and to enjoy and celebrate your successes. You may need to learn new skills and develop your abilities. There are a number of avenues to help you in this regard — self-help books, individual or group therapy, personal growth activities like a Dale Carnegie course or the Toastmasters organization, or taking classes at a community college are just several of the ways that you might stretch yourself. It is also important to get involved in activites you can enjoy by yourself such as crafts, reading, or an individual sport. Developing your spirituality and personal faith might also be helpful. Taking time to be alone with your thoughts and feelings and learning to trust these will also help you develop confidence and self-esteem. There is only one you. If you are struggling with self-esteem problems, learn to love the unique person that God created you to be. As one author put it: "God doesn't make junk." He created each person with a special purpose and calling. Because He values us. He also desires that we value ourselves and become everything (hat He intends us to be. •Several key ideas and the self-assessment questionaire were adopted from "How's your Self-Esteem," published by Channing L. Bete Co., Inc.. 1993. To the editor: Here's an idea — forget Rite-Aid and bring in a competitive gas station. We've got plenty of good competition when it comes to drugs, but our local fuel stations have forgotten how to serve their clientele and remain competitive. I thankfully have business that takes me through the communities of Middleville and Woodland, where I can purchase fuel at $1.13 to $1.15 per gallon and avoid the price fixing coercion of $125 and $1.26 per gal­ lon. Michael Smith. Hastings • NEWSROOM • David T. 'fixing (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Edrtor) Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Mabel Kathryn Seetye Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County S27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Bax B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 Vermeetville: Meredith VaaHoatea, Middleville: Bill Hart. Haatlnga: -To help reduce the number of prisoners. I feel it would be ben to have petty cnnunals and those who aren’t a danger to society to be given community service and -ptM moat of the judges in prison . Half of them are worse that the ones they pu in prison." : number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer”* name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous loners, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling naasone only. •” • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not' be published. ■: • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit’ businesses will not be accepted • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks* will not be accepted^ unless there is a compelling public Interest, which will be determined by' the editor. *_ • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published: or will be edited heavily. • ’Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue wiH br limited to one for each writer. w. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter pee. person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. £, Public Opinion • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • To the editor: What happened to the negotiations betwnen the City of Hastings and the Barry CuMtty Board of Cotambsiooen for the purrhmr'uf the City Han building and surrouadfr* property? We are appalled al the city plane to aell the property to Ue Aid drapura h ii apparent to ua. that a cnereoay, 1 l.OOO-aq.-ft btdMhg with partiag win encoanpaaa da whole htoft oa Suae Street from Broadway to Part Street We urge all who ehare dm view to coaaact their City Cnaaril rrprreiaaali i, Mayer Freak CampteU aad City Maaager Howard Pearod by phone or letter Me week. '• The voee for or agaare the sale writ be taken ■ We meeting. Moaday. Jane 23. ■ 7:30 p.m. in the cowaal-fitathrn at City HML Heaae voice your opunon. aad attend Ma meeting v The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. ■■■ The requirements are • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phon*.' Fradaric Jacoba Vice Resident Stephan Jacoba Secretary Ctan*ad ads accepted Monday throunh FrUayBam to530pm Saturday830am • Noon Scon Ommen Cindy O’Neill Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge City Hall sale to Rite Aid appalling ULI rite Us A letter: PuWshed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ovtsaon of J-Ad Graphics inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. M 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs PresKjem Joyce Ryan Treasurer on his classmates. He showed a great deal of courage after the injustice which was handed to him by the board. This night was Io be a milestone in his life, something he earned by 13 years of dedication to his school system. Next year’s seniors beware! I guess the message from the school district is this: It’s OK for an administrator to threaten you. Don't ever apologize and offer to num your senior party or do community service or detention like my nephew did, because no one will listen to you anyway. It is OK to get pregnant, drink alcohol on pram night in fee school parting lot or get naught with drugs or weapons hrmaar you will still get to walk with your class at gradua­ tion. Just steer dear of the dreaded water balloon because somewhere in the policy book (which students do not receive), it will be written that it b the wont offense you coaid partake in and you will not graduate with your class! Boy, this Tangle Town is magical. It brings out the kid in everyone. As I sit here, I wonder if administrators or even any of our Board of Education members have been to Tangle Town yet. If not. they should visit the structure soon. They just may re-lean to laugh a littie and have fun. And they just nay remember what it was like to be a nd again. Cheryl Northrop Hastings Dewlieg: shoahtot be Maybe doing away with mandatory minimum, too." Lavi Haight, Hastings: �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19. 1997 — Page 5 Jaycees seek outstanding citizens of Barry County The Hastings Jaycees arc seeking nomina­ tions for individuals to compete in the sec­ ond annual MainStrect Savings Bank Honors Program The Distinguished Service Award program 1 is set for Sept. 27 at Central School Auditohum and is designed to recognize outstandf ing Barry County individuals for their ac­ * complishmcnts and dedication. ’r Individual nominations are being sought * 'i for 13 different categories. '.' Persons nominated for the following cate­ gories must be between the ages of 21 and Historical Society •' picnic is tonight The Barry County Historical Society will - r'.have its annual picnic al 6 30 p.m. tonight > .^Thursday, June 19) at the Bernard Historical y Museum. 7135 West Delton Road. >> The one-room school, hospital, country *'• -store, blacksmith shop, implement bam. seamstress and the working windmill will be ‘S- open for lours, there will be annual reports • from committees and election of officers and board members. ‘J, Those attending are asked to bring a dish ’ *' to pass and their own table service and per­ ’' haps a folding chair. Jean Solomon and “ Claire and Nellie Richards will be hosts for r’,.lhe evening. 39: outstanding young educator. EMT/Panuncdic. law enforcement officer, re­ ligious leader, governmental leader, healthy fitness leader, firefighter, young person of Barry County and young farmer. In the outstanding citizen of Barry County category, persons nominated must be be­ tween the ages of 40 and 61. For the outstanding youth of Barry County award, nominations must be be­ tween the ages of 16 and 20. Nominations for outstanding senior citizen must be for people who are 62 or older. If selected as an award winner, the nomi­ nee must be able to attend the awards pro­ gram Sept. 27 and 40 pictures of the recipi­ ent in action will be required within seven days of notification (for use in making a video) The deadline to submit a nomination is July II. Nomination forms may be picked up and relumed to MainStrect Savings Bank or West Michigan Associates. Nomination forms can also be mailed back to the Hast­ ings Jaycees. P.O. Box 193, Hastings. Mich. 49058. For further information, call Paul Ballinger at 948-9915 or Marcia Martin at 948-9492 The Jaycees are a leadership training through community service organization de­ signed for persons between the ages of 21­ 39. For membership information, call 948­ 9915 or 945-3448. FINANCIAL FOCUS fumithrdby Take a sporting ■ view of investing Food manager is recognized Earl Cooklln, supervisor of food services for Hastings Area Schools, was recently awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan School Food Service Association. The certificate recognized Cooklin tor "25 years of service to Michigan's children with the school lunch program." LEGAL NOTICES: NOT1CC 06 8B0VTQAM BALE WHfRtAS. default bos boon mode In tho terms '.-and conditions of o certain mortgogo mode by . Ufannls M. Stine, o single mon and Connie D. Reel. single woman. Mortgagors, to Woodhams Mor­ tgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation. Mor* ifagoo, doted the 4th day of June, A.D.. 1993. ond recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for -''the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the day of June. A.D.. in 1993. in Libor 573 on Pag863-869. which said mortgage is now hoM by JbAVHSC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. a Jmchlgon Corporation, and ' WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be duo on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of -itoth Thousand Two Hundred Thirteen and 22/100 .'.-dollars ($60,213.22). for principal and interest, and. WHfRfAS. no suit or proceedings at law or in Equity hove boon instituted to recover the debt Rucwrod by said mortgage or any part thereof, and having boon mode whereby the power of j ..NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case made and provided NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 31st day of July. 1997, at 2:00 o’clock In the afternoon, local time, said mortgage will bo foreclosed at a sole of public action to the highest bidder at the oast door of the Courthouse in the Ci­ ty of Hastings County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in SOM mortgage, or so much thereof os may bo necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage with the interest thereon at eight percent (8%) per annum ond all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney foe aBpwod by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned. necessary io protect Its interest In the promises. The promisos described in said mortgage are os follows: Property situated in the Township of Assyf>a. County of Barry Stats of M.chigon 'o wit: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS LOCATED IN ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BARRY COUN­ TY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS All THAT PART OF THE EAST I 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 TOWN I NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD. DCFT THE WEST 295 FEET THEREOF ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTKX 36. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. THB4C1 SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EA$T 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 773 FEET THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID WEST UNE. 295 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THB4a EAST. 436 FHT: THENCf NORTH PARALLH WITH SAID WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 /4 A DISTANCE OF 365 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD: THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID LCBfTBLINE 518 FHT. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT WMKM LIES FAST 295 FEET FROM SAID WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST I /4: THENCE *«8UTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE. 699 FEET iMOaE OR LESS. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ; ALSO EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSEC •HON OF THE NORTH ANO SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SEC InON 36. TOWN I NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. WITH JIN! CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD: THENCE SOUTH • ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 234 e«HT. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT WHICH LIES :mORTH 1767 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 9KTI0N 26: thence NORTH 81 DEGREES X •66NUTES WEST. 362 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTER AY 311 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT IN SAID XWTMLME OF JONES ROAD WHICH LIES NORTWWESTHlY 314 FEET FROM THE PLACE O» MG<N WnG. thence SOUTHEASTERLY 314 FHT TO THE >LACE OF BEGINNING ‘ SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LANDS LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJ A iCEIfT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL OVER JTHAT PART OF THE EAST 20 FEET TO THE WEST 741 OF THE EAST I/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF MOTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EX ^ENDING FROM THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD EH TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1500 OF SAX) EAST I/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST I/4 OF ON 26 ! SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC AND OF |ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN ANY PART THEREOF TAKEN. USED OR DEED FOR STREET frOAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES j Commonly known a* 9450 Jones Rood Bellevue, p­ * Tho redemption period shall bo one year from the dote of such sole ! Dated Juno 19 1997 TRAVERSE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Assagnoe of Mortgage CHARLES A FORREST JR IkHorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation EL Court St . Flint Ml 48503 phone (810) 238-4030 FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO (OLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED f/KL M USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (7/17) ■OHTOAGS FOMECLOMMK SALE MOQTAAOC FOMCLOMME BALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Richard L. Hamilton Jr., unmarried man to AAA Mortgage and Fmcvcial Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 24. 1996 and recorded on July 29. 1996 In Uber 667. on Pago 877. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by sold mortgagee to the COUNTRYW1DE HOME LOANS. INC., as assignee by an assignment doted July 24. 1996 which was record­ ed on December 30. 1996, in Libor 6B1. on Page 939. Barry County Records, on which mortgogo there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Four Hundred NinetyNine and (M/100 dollars ($56,499.04). including In­ terest at 9.50% per annum. Under the power of sole contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, as public venduo. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock P.M., on July 10. 1997. Sa»d premi*«j are giluaied in VILLAGE OF WOODLAND Barry County. Michigan, ond are described as: The South 4 Rods of the North 1 /2 of Lot 5. Block I of the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded Plat thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I946G. 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shot! be 30 days from the date of such sole. Dated: Moy 29. 1997 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (240) 642-4202 Trott B Trott. P.C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 Ale 697053412 (6/26) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode In the conditions of a mortgage made by RANDALL R. SMITH, a Ungle mon. to FIRST UNION HOME EQUI­ TY CORPORATION, a North Carolina Corporation. Mortgage e. dated September 24. 1993 ond record­ ed on October 27. 1993 in Libor 567. on Page 26. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there H claimed to be duo at the dale hereof the sum of Fifty-five Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven ond 83/100 dollars ($55,711.63). including interest at 8.49% per annum. Under the power of solo contained in sold mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:60 o’clock P.M.. on July 31. 1997. Sold premises are situated in TOWNSHIP of HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described os: Commencing at tho Southeast comer of the Nor­ theast 1/4 of Section 23, Town 2. North. Bangs 9 West, thence North 592 foot for the place of begin­ ning: thence North 331 feet; thence West 1.320 foot; thence South 331 feet: thence East 1,320 feet to the place of beginning. Also commencing at the Southeast comer of tho Northeast 1/4 of Section 23. thence North 992 foot: thence West 1.330 feet; thence South 592 feet: thence East 1.320 feet to pLy of beginning. Tho redemption period shall bo 12 mor th(s) from tho date of such solo. Dated: Juno 19. 1997 FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (246) 642-4202 Trott 6 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY CORPORATION 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham farms. Michigan 48025 Rio 697064129 (7/17) Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. qh.,.945-9554 The Hastings Banner Mailt 0. Chriutuns+n of Edward D. Jones • Co. Notice ot Annual Meeting ol Bony Intermediate School District Boord of Education - STOCKS The following prices are from tho close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the “ prevlojs week. AT&T 37'1, Ameritech 69’/. 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Spartan Motors n» TCF Ananclal 48V. + 2*/a Upjohn 33'1, -VI, Gold 341.75 -2.20 Silver 4.80 + .03 Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 7760.78 + 221.51 548,000,000 Volume VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Wisk A Special Lady •< A Very Happy Birthday + ► LETHA HYNES - 90 Yrs. PtoMft Support The Bwry County So meet with a professional investment representative, and put together a fumnctal game plan that will make you a winner BRinOURQUEST THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BARRY INTER­ MEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education will ba hold 7:30 p.m. Monday. July 7. 1997 al tho Barry Intofmodlale School District office, 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan. All interested persons are Invited to attend this meeting. Thomas S. Mohler, Secretary Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education Friday, |une 20tk People like analogies. Explaining your point by relating it to something familiar to the listener makes it easier to understand and can even be entertaining. In the often mind­ boggling world of finance, analogies can be a big help Spom amtogie. are particularly handy. When h coma Io Mhlaica. moa people have experience either playing or apectarinf. Com­ pering financial concept, to iporu can really help make the point (pun inleaded). Take the following baric lipa, for example. Nor every laveeoaent b for every in­ voter. Ever play a good game of football? Remember how whenever you ran with the ball, aomeone tried to knock you down and lake it away? Were you the type who reveled in every hit aad didn't mind the morning-after aches aad paint9 There's an investmem lesion to be learned there. Some of us prefer aggressive, high-risk sr« f. Sure, you can get hurl, but high-nrk in­ vestors say. "No pain, no gain." They know the risks and take the hits, and the survivors have fun. But not everyone is a football kind of in­ vestor. which leads us to the next tip. ■atanend partfsdaa staW the test af time. Notice that there aren't as many old football players as there are old golfers? Thai's because moat golfen, like most investors, prefer the gentle approach. You slay in the game longer. Nobody trim to steal your ball, aad no one gets hurt. Someone doesn't have to lose for you to wia. A good investment is like that. Buy a stock, watch it grow, aad if the rituatioo warrants, sell il Whoever bays k can enjoy the sane rewarding experience, because a good invest­ ment rontmurs to grow regardless of how often the ownership changes. Start Wanting naw. In sports, there are spectators and there are players, and both groups enjoy the game. But to be a financial winner, you can't make money just by sluing in the stands You've got to get out there and play. Even if you think you don't have enough funds, a good financial adviser can show you how to get started. Neither sports nor investing offers a guaramee. But what they do offer is the thrill of competing and the opportunity of winning. come ODE HDD HLL HDD BE H "KDIGHT IP TRHIDinG' Jino LEBRn HBOUT THE JIRmOUR OF GOD 1 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 1997 Winifred McKee NEW BRAUNFELS. TEXAS - Winifred McKee, age 77, of New Braunfels, Texas, formerly of Hastings. Buchanan and Vandalia, passed away Friday. May 23. 1997 after an illness. Mrs. McKee was born lune 28, 1919 in Vandalia She was married to Mas A. McKee on March 22, 1<M1 m Cassopolis She was a homemaker She moved from Buchanan to Tesas 10 yean ago Mn. McKee is survived by her husband. Mu; one daughter, Judy K. Edger of Charle­ voix; one son, Thomas M. McKee of New Braunfels, Tessa; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren and one sister, Gail Hau of Harlingen, Texu. Visitation will take place one hour before services. Cremation has taken place with a memorial service on Monday, June 30, 1997 at 11:00 at Connelly Funenl Home in Cassopolis. Reverend Donald R. Ferris, Pastor United Methodist Church of Cassopolis will officiate. Burial will take place at Prospect Hill Cemet­ ery in Cassopolis. Memorial contributions may be made to Hopsice of New Braunfels, Texas Additional Obituaries Appear on tho Back Page Cail F. Sedorr LAKE ODESSA - Gail F. Sedore, 81, of Lake Odessa, pused away Monday, June 2, 1997 from accidentia! injuries. Mr. Sedore war born July 15, 1915 in Lake Odessa, the son of Frank and Vera (Morrow) Sedore. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School. He was married to Alberta Navue. Mr. Sedore lived in the Lake Odessa area all his life. He wu a milk hauler and owned and operated his own portable feed grinder, serving fanners in Ionia. Barry, Kent and Eaton counties. He wu preceded in death by his wife, Alber­ ta on December 30, 1979. Mr. Sedore is survived by two daughters, Diane (Dwight) Leckrore of Lake Odessa and Bety Ann Sedore of Lake Odessa; one son, Loren (Gail) Sedore of Lake Odessa; two grandchildren; one great granddaughter, one brother. Neil Sedore of Grand Ledge; two sisters. Lorna (Daniel) Durkee of Lake Odessa aad Doreen (Clyde) Shoemaker of Lake Odes­ sa; one sister-in-law. Eleanor Sedore of Lake Odessa; one trother-in-law, Lester Clute of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews. Private funeral services were held Wednes­ day, June 4,1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Reverend Keith Laidler offi­ ciated Burial took place in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. DanielJ. WiUbrandt HASTINGS - Daniel J. Willbrandt, age 61. of Hastings, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, June 15, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Willbrandt was born May 6, 1936 in Wyandotte, the son of the late John Joseph and Irene (Lybik) Willbrandt He lived most of his life in Battle Creek and moved Io Hastings in 1990. He was married to Harriet E. Goddard on June 18, 1968 in Battle Creek. Mr. Willbrandt had worked at Snyders in Battle Creek as Warehouse manager, he had also worked for Eatons. Ralstons snd Calhoun County Sheriff Department He was a life member of N JLA. since 1978, former member of American Legion Post •225, member of Barry County Conservation Club and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and target shooting. Mr. Willbrandt was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Sandra Snyder and two brothers, Joseph and Garry Willbrandt He is survived by his wife, Harriet Will­ brandt of Hastings, three sons, William R. Willbrandt of Toledo, Ohio, Frank J. Will­ brandt of Battle Creek and Brian Mansfield of Battle Creek; three daughters, Sarah I. Will­ brandt of Hastings, Kari I. Willbrandt of Ariingum, Virginia and Debbie Booth of Umoo City; six brothers, Junes and Thomas Willbrandt both of Battle Creek, Michael Willbrandt of Tuscon, Arizona. Jack Will­ brand! of Lake Tahoe, Nevada Darwin Will­ brandt of Colon and W.lliam Willbratxlt of Brooksville, Florida; six sisters, Caryl Craw of Battle Creek, Natalie Sue Smith of SanDiego, California, Madolyn Willbrandt Mary Turner, Patricia Lawrence and Elaine Baker, all of Battle Creek and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held all 1:00 a.m.on Thursday. June 19. 1997 u the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Bural will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOft l > TTED METHOCXSl CWUBCH. M-37 South al M-79 Larry Mobley. Pastor Church ptoae 945-4995 Office Hour* Wd/Dun 9 a n to 12 moo Kathy Cotam, choir director Sun­ day morning: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a m. Moraiag Wor** 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Warhon (grades K-6ch). Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (grade* 7th-12th). Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABDtNACLE, 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett, 94S-M90 or 94S-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship II am; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in 4free Hone B.bte Study. pteaw call for more details. HASTINGS FUE METHODIST CHUBCH, Comer State Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Asaociate Pastor. Phone 945-9121. Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teens; 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adult*. •’Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day - 9:00 a.m. Senior Adult Bibte Study, 10 00 a m. Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study; 6:30 p.m. Kid's Quizz­ ing. 7XJ0 p.m. Bibte Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further in­ formation call the church office. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. JIBS N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49054 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Wordup Services: Sunday. 9:00 a.m.. Rev. Ken Vaught; 11:00a.m.. Rev Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all <es 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to 1:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 500p.m Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m., freewill off-run We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of pesipk who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (farmerty foe Haabags Grace Brethren Church). 600 PoweU Id . 1 mile earn of Hartngi. Res Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services: 9:45 a m • BMe Ctees - for all a«es. 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ bte Smdy - Shanty Your Faith. 5:30 p m Youth meeting wnh ••Youth With a Message". 945-9224. 6:30 p.m. - Bible smdy for Hl. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 405 S Jefferson Fader CMrtes Fischer, Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Mmees SOO a m aad 11:00 a.m.. Confessions Saturday 400-4:30 p.m way. Randall Hartman. Paator Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 1IOO a m Homing Wonttp Service. 600 p.m. Ev«nu* Some*; Wetemday: 700 p.m. Services for Aduta. Toons and CMMran PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OP GOD, 1330 N. ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, Broadway. Hastiags. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praisiag. feUowsiup Sunday. 10 a m and 6 p.m . Wednaaday 7 p.m. Abo Rainbow Learnmg Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m meeting at 902 E. Rond St. (Haat*t*> Charch of God huilihng). 9 a m. Holy Communion lai and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd md 4th Sunday* 1921 prayer book used al all tervices. For more mformattoa call SH4-9327 or Rev David T. Hnarwick. view at 941-2101. St. Andrew'* is a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod WOODGROVE RRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4U7 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Hcrna*g Wheelchair accessible sad elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 am.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49051 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastiags. MI 49051. Father Gate Johnson. Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends. Sunday Morning Maas 10:00 a.m. — 1921 Book of Common Prayer HRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shortey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Monte* Worship 9:45 and IIO0 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults. Fantey Hour 600 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday: First Mon­ day of Month Mom s Time Out. Wifomfo): Sr High Youth. Jr. H*b Yomh. and Awmn at 6:30 p.m. Bible Smdy and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Tbumtey Faithfo) Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Woauai Bibte Smdy Cail church office for more information. 94M004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wed Slate Road. Haatings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bed. Pimor. Sunday School 9 30 a. r... rimset for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. b. -00 p.m. Wadneaday activities 7.00 p.m. mu: Rambows or J J . Bi­ ble Quiz (aft* 2 through 7 or first grots). Kids Chsb or Junior Bible Quiz 1-12); Youth Mmisthes or Toon BMe Quiz (^es 13-19); Adult BMe Study - No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeung M Maple VMtey High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 152-9221 Morning Cetebrotioa 10 a m. Fellowship Tune Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry. youth group, afote small group ministry. leaderMptrmmag ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Chartes Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Haatu*i Sunday Mas* 9:30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MAINSTTtEET SAVINGS BANK Member FD.I.C. WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions’ - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, ING 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wail Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Paator. Church office phone 941-2549 Sumtey worship 9W a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Simday Childrens Church TucaMv prayer aad share time 9:30 am. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. abo. Nursery avadabte for all services. Bring the whole family. PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Rood. Dowlu*. Ml 49050.616) 751-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School HOO a. m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time b. 00p.m Wednesday. BMe Study. 7:00 p.m. CEDAR CREEK ROLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 1 mi. South. Pastor Brent Braabim Phor.- 623-2215 Sunday School at 1003 a m.; Wor­ ship 1100 a.m.; Evening Service at 600p.m.; Wednesday Prayer BMe 700 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hmtiugs. Ml 49051 Sunday Ser­ vices: BMe Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday: BMe Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2931 BMe Survey on videos in the home. Free BiMe Cor­ respondence Course. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St . mschuei Anton. Paasor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. June 22 — 1000 Holy Commumon. PMhsck hmeh after Thun My. June 19 - 6:30 Softball; 1.00 AA. Friday. June 20 - SOO Wedd Rah SuturMy. June 21 - SOO Wadda^; 1.00 NA. Tuesday. June 24 - 6:30 Softball; 7:30 Donald W. Pixley NASHVILLE - Donald W. Pixley, 55, of Nashville passed away Saturday, June 14,1997 at Mecosta County General Hospital, Big Rapids. He was born on November 9,1941 in Castle­ ton Township of Barry County, the son of Rolland and Gretchen (DeCamp) Pixley. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1961 and attended Kellogg Community College. He married Loretta Gardner on June II, 1965 in Nashville. Mr. Pixley fanned for 19 years and worked al Oldsmobile in Lansing for 27 1/2 years. He was a member of the Nashville Lions Club, the Castleton Township Fire Depart­ ment, The Nashville Maple Syrup Association, the Castleton Township Board, past president of the Maple Valley High School Band Booalers, and attended the Nashville United Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, farm implements,traveling, the outdoors and his cottage at Barryton He was preceded in death by his father, Rolland Pixley Mr. Pixley is survived by his wife, Loretta; one daughter, Dawn (Ted) Hall of Nadiville; one son, Scott (Tammy) Pixley of Lake Odes­ sa; three grandsons, Joshua, David and Cody; his mother, Gretchen Pixley of Nashville; one brother, Leonard (Maxine) Pixley of Nxihville; one sister. Candice (Dennis) Mapes of Nashvil­ le; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles ind cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday. June 17, 1997 at the Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend James L. Hynes offi­ ciating. Burial look place al Lakeview Cemet­ ery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be mMe to Nashville Lions Scholarship Fund of the Nash­ ville Fire Department Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. Overeaten Anon. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODCST CH11CH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Music nd Christian Educatioo. Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ ner free building with elevator to ail floor* Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a.m. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE (June 1 thro August 31): Worship 9:30 a.m wM child care for infants and toddten thru age 4. and Junior Church for apes 5 thru 2nd grade; Coffee Fellowship. 10:30 a.m.m. June 16 thru 20 — Sammer Music Camp 9:00 a.m. to 12.00 noon for children Md youth entenag grades 1 through 1. Sun­ day. June 22 — Music Camp Pro­ gram during worship service — "Moses aad the Freedom Fanatirs " Sunday. June 29 Worship message by Lee Turner. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keiter. Pernor Sally C. Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Becky Oeiler, Program/Youth Director. Thursday. June 12 — 1000 a m Line Dancing. Hall. 6:30 p.m . 1st Presbyterian vs. Church of the Nazarene at Cheney Field. Sunday. June 15 — Presbyterian Heritage Sunday/New Members received at 9:30 Service; 9:30and 11:00a.m.. Sunday morn­ ing Worship Services. The 9:30 service is broadcast over WBCH AM and FM. nursery is provided during both services; 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour in the Dining Room Monday. June 16 — 6:30 p.m.. "Guys Night On" at Bob King Park; 7:30 p.m.. Trustee meeting. Lounge. Tuesday. June 17 — 6:30 p.m., 1st Presbyterian vs. Tbomarpte Valley at Cornerstone 41 I John Misak, Jr| MIDDLEVILLE - John Misak, Jr, age 85, of Middleville, passed away Friday, June 6. 1997 at home. Mr. Misak was born on March 3, 1912 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John and Catherine (Plevs) Misak Sr. He was raised in Middleville and attended Coleman school. He was married to Frances Podraza on August 22, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois. They lived eleven years in Chicago before moving to Middleville, purchasing the farm from his father, John Misak, Sr. in 1947. Mr. Misak was a full bme farmer. After retir­ ing from farming, he continued being an avid gardener, both with vegetable and flosver gardens. He was forever an outdoor person. He was a member of the S.S. Cyril * Metho­ dius Catholic Church, where he was an usher. Mr. Misak was a Veteran of World War II and saved in the United Stales Army. He was a loving and cinng father, doing kind deals ft. his family and friends. Mr. Misak was preceded in death by his wife, Frances S. Misak oo April 4, 1993. He is survived by two daughters. Elaine M. Misak of Kentwood and Janette M. (Timothy) Olexa of Kentwood; five brothers, Joe (Marion) Misak, Steve (Virginia) Misak, Char­ les (Jane) Misak. Andy (Bonnie) Misak and Frank (Juanita) Misak; two sisters. Margaret Lewis and Frances Hendrick and several nieces and nephews Mass of Christian Burial was offered Tues­ day, June 10, 1997 al Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Gun Lake. Father Gary W. Pamment as Celebrant. Interment took place at Church Cemetery. Scripture service was held Monday. June 9. 1997 at the Beeler Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meals on Wheels, the Barry County Commis­ sion on Aging or Pennock Foundation. HelenJohnston _______ Doris L. Taliaferro_______ |._ HAS1 INGS - Helen Johnston, age 82 of Hastings, passed away Friday, June 13,1997 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Johnston was born March 31, 1915 in Nashville, the daughter of Edward and Alma (Croy) Liebhauser She graduated from Nash­ ville High School in 1933. She married Howard Johnston and she was a homemaker. Mrs. Johnston was preceded in death by one brotha, Charles Liebhausa; a half brother. Cleo Baxter and a half sista. Mildred Campbell. She is survived by ha husband, Howard Johnston of Hastings; two nephews and one niece. Respecting ha wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funaal Horne in Hastings Mary E. Dutterer LISLE, ILLINOIS - Mary E Dutterer, age 92, of Lisle, Illinois, passed away Wednesday. June 11, 1997 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, Blinds. Mrs. Dutterer was bon Decemba 12,1904 in Markle, Indiana She wu formerly of Hastings and Mesa. Arizona. Mrs. Dutterer wu a Lisle, Illinois resident for the put two yean. She wu a wonderful home maker and an excelleat teamatreu. Mn. IXtnerer wu preceded in death by ha hurhamt Rex rinrrnrrn She is survived by two daughters. Conine Malinowiki of Greensboro, North Carolina and Margaret Sima of Naperville, Blinds; five grandchildren. Dawn Banett, Kurt Malinows­ ki, Sheri Malinowiki, Cathy Webarer and Bill Sima aad two great granddtildren. Funaal services were held Saturday, Jure 14, 1997 at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home. Reverend Jim Cunton officiated. Entombment took place at Moumain View Memorial Gardens, Mesa, Arizona. Memorial coetributioris may be made in Mrs. lAinerer'a name to Aaaerican Canca Soctety-Duftge Area Office, 999 N. Maia St, Glen Ellyn, Blinds 60137 or American Heart Association of Metropolitan Qncago-DuPage County Division, 801 N. Can Ave.. Suite 102, Weatmom, Blinds 60559-9895. |Donald Langham | NASHVILLE - Donald Langham, age 66, of Nashville, passed away Monday, Jure 16,1997 at home afta a bard fought battle with canca. Mr. Langham wu hunt Decemba 1,1930 in Zeeland, the ion of Everett and Ruth (Dost) Blok. He spent his emire life in Nashville and graduated from WK. Kellogg High School in Nashville in 1949. He wu a star football piaya and attended Central Michigan University in Ml Pleasant with a full scholarship until he served with the Marines in the Korean War. He married Shirley Beck in Nashville on July 9, 1955. Mr. Langham wu a licensed building contractor for many yean but also served u Nashville's Chief of Police for several yean and Deputy Sheniff for Barry County. He attended Nashville Baptist Church. He wu an Administntre for CuUeton Township Zoning nd Building Board, Township Trustee for Castleton Township and a memba of the Board for the Ambulance and Fire Departmem Committee and Transfa/Rccycling Committe. Mr. Ingham wu an avid fisherman, lamia and sports enthusiast He enjoyed gardening aad attending ennventioes of die Ktnu Wv Marine Veterans. He wu preceded in death by his parenm aad a brotha, Garrett Blok. Mr. Langham is survived by his wife of 41 yeas, Shiriey; two daughters, Karman (Melvin) Lewis of Webberville aad Janine (Jack) Peltier of Mason; one grandson, Ryu Cripe; a sista, Audrey (Ed) Beck of dinton Township; two step brothers; Dr. Robot F. Ungham of Haslett aad Russell (Carol) Lang­ ham of Tecumseh; one nep sista, Leone Landte of Dallas, Team and several nieces ami nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10) p m. on Thursday, Jure 19, 1997 at tte Nashville Baptist Church with Reverend Lesta DeGnxx officiating. Burial will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Baptist Church Building Fund. Canca Society or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Maple Valtey Chapel-Gentho Funeral Home in Nashville. I___________Norman Allerding FREEPORT - Norman Allotting, 71, of Freeport, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 1997 on his farm from accidental injuries. Mr. Allerding wu bora Novembc 10,1926 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the son of Clayton and Zelma (Rairigh) Allotting. lie attended Brown Rural Ftemenrary School. He was married to Beverly Strimback on Septembo 1, 1951 in Carlton Township. Mr. Allenling lived and fanned in the Free­ port area all his life. He wu a Vertcran of WWII He wu preceded in death by his parent and bro brothers. Robert Neil (Chief) Allerding ud Walla Allenling. Mr. Allerding is survived by his wife, Bevaly; ore daughta, Norma Ann Sullivan of Hast­ ings; one son. Gordan N. Allerding of Freeport; ore granddaughta, Mary Bell Am (Nakia) Chippewa of Hastings; two great grandchil­ dren, Jesse McDiarmid and Harley Giovanretti; ore sista. Wilma Jean McMullen of Chand­ ler. Arizona and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, June 16, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chanel in Lake Odessa. Interment took place at Freeport Cemetay. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. HAS I INGS - Doris L. Taliaferro, age 83. t/1 Hastings, passed away Tuesday. Jure 17, 199b al ha residence. Mrs. Taliaferro wu born on May 10,191410 Carlton Township in Barry County, the daugbti£ a of Ernest and Erma (Willits) Williams. SMS wu raised in Carttoo Township and attendedthe Welcome Comas School. She graduated id 1 1933 from Hutings High School. She wu married to Roland H. Taliaferro uf1935. Mrs. Taliaferro wu employed al the Friend­ ship Centa of Felpausch food Store in Hast­ ings, a Distributor for the Grand Rapids Preaa, employee of forma Orchard IMustrka la Hutings and Southerland Papa Company la Kalamazoo, the Grand Leeda in Battle Creek,N employee of forma Meya Dime Store la Hut- ings and of the forma Stand Ttcaxa la-' Hastings. She enjoyed league bowling, ballroom dare< ing and collecting antiques. Mrs. Taliaferro wu preceded in death by har> husband. Roland in Novemba. 1968; te: parents; two brothers, Harold and Emt.Williams and a nephew, Steven Williama. She is swvived by three daughters. Roared (Ben) Dove of Hastings, Judith (Adolfo) Jacia-> to of Hastings and Moidre (Rex) Burghdoff cO. Casa Grande. Arizona; seven graaddtlttea; eleven great grandchildren and a sisaa-in-law, Jessie Williams of Hastings. Funeral aovices will be held at 115X) am. on Friday. Jure 2a 1997 at die Wren Pureral Home. Reverend Carl Litchfield aad Jury Edmonds officiating. Family will receive trialtors immediately following for a luncheon. Burial will take place at Huut«s Riverside Centetery. Memorial contributions may be made ip Barry Community Hospice. _______ Laura C. Nordman I HASTINGS - Laura C. Nordman. age 72. of Hastings, formerly of Fowlerville, passed away Tueaday, Jure 17, 1997 in Lowell Mrs. Nordman wu bora July 2a 1924 in Conway Township in FowlerviUe, the daugbare of Alfred and Sarah (Vogt) Pienon. She graduated from Fowlerville High School in 1942. ■; She married Frank Nordman on Jure 2a 1957 in Fowlerville. Mrs Nordman worked it Michigan Bell Telephone u an operator and then u a managa of the office in Fowlerville. She wu lata employed u an operator In Siam offices in Detroit and Lansing. She wu a memba of St Agnes Catholic Church. Mrs. Nordman wu preceded in death by tnr husband, Frank in 1982; ha parents aad a niece in 1953. She is survived by a step son, Bruce (Joenio) Nordman of Huntington Woods; two step grandsons, Tony aad Blake; a brotha, Gleadtm (Eileen) Pierson of Hastings; a sisar, Lillian Wilkinson of Millersburg; four nieces, seven nephews and many great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 paa. on Thursday, Jure 19, 1997 at Dillin0amNiblack Pureral Home in Fowlerville. Mar Francis George of SL Agnes Catholic Church will officiate. Scripture service wu meted on Wednuday.JunelS, 1997 at the hmeral home. Burial trill take place at Greenwood Chmatey. Memorial contributions may be made the American Canca Society or Diabam Society. |_________ Maxine A. Black MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Maxine A. Black age 81. of Middleville, formerly at Detroit, pasaed away Wednesday. Jure 11. 1997 a home. She is survived by a daughta, Darlene Bedell of Middleville; a son. John (Pat) Byers of Logansport. Indiana; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchilrhen; ore brotha. Walla (Vivian) Richesoo of Phoenix, Arizona and aeveral nieces and nephews. Funeral services woe held Friday, Jure 13, 1997 at the Beela Funaal Ot^eL Rcvaete Brace Slewart officiated. Imermea took place at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley. William H. Eddy \ HASTINGS - William H. Eddy, are 79, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, Jure 12, 1997 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Eddy wu bora on Novemba 5,1917 in Woodland, the aoo of Irwin A Leu (Harpm) Eddy. He wu raised in the Woodland area and i trended Woodland schools, graduating ini 1936. He had lived all hii life in the Woodland,’ Vermontville and Hastings area. He was married to Rosa M. Sawdy oo September 27. 1941. Mr. Eddy was employed at t W Bliss Company in Hastings for 25 years, retiring i* 1980. Previous employment included Fisha Body and farming. He wu a member of Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church, a volunteer at Pennock Hospital, an avid reader, he enjoyed camping, fishing and rug hooking. Mr. Eddy was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Roger Eddy and three sislos, Inez Hardy, Cecil Bostwick and Ruth Weyerman. He is survived by his wife, Rosa; two daughters, Georgia (Robert) Risher of Wyom­ ing and Linda (Michael) Bolo of Hastings; twq sons. Bruce (Debra) Eddy of Charlotte arxl James (Linda) Eddy of Hastings; twelve grand: children; four great grandchildren and seven nephews. Graveside services were held Saturday, June 14, 1997 at Woodland Memorial Park Cemet­ ery in Woodland Township, Barry County. Reverend Phil Whipple officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church Build­ ing Fund. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 1997 — Page 7 Woodland News... Social News Kings to celebrate golden anniversary Fitches celebrate 50th anniversary On Saturday. May 31st. Ray and Kale Fitch celebrated their 50th anniversary with 29 friends and family members at the Middle Villa. The dinner was hosted by their children, Harold (Karen) Fitch, of Haslett. Bruce Fitch of Kalamazoo, and Linda (Jeff) Priest, of Col­ orado Springs. Colorado. The Filches have 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. The Fitches lived in Hastings from 1949 un­ til 1974. After their retirement, they moved to their present home in Roscommon. Michigan. Ivan and Melody King will celebrate their 50fo wedding anniversary on June 21, 1997. Their children Tim and Jackie King, Mike aad Jeanne King, Curtis King, Dan and TamBrad King, their grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be having a family Since their retirement from King's Music Anyone wishing to wish them well may send cards io 4000 Hammond Rd., Hastings. Hammonds to mark 50th anniversary Merle and Joyce Hammond of Dowling will delebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 29, 1997. They will renew their wedding vows at 2 p.m. with an open house immediately following hosted by their children at the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling. Merle Hammond married Joyce Smith June 29, 1947 at the Urbandale Methodist Church in Battle Creek. They have resided in Dowt­ in for the last 50 years, wintering in North Port, FL for the last nine years. He was a self-employed dairy farmer retir­ ing in 1988. She was a cosmetologist operating a beauty shop located in their home for several years. She was also a dedicated form wife. They are members of the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling and the Trinity United Methodist Church in North Port, FL. He is a member of the Elks and she is a member of the Lady Elks in North Port. They have three children, Julia Bennett (Bill), Norman Hammond (Kim) of Dowling aad Peggy Smith (Chuck) of Hastings. Their daughter Alicia passed away in 1992. They have 11 grandchildren and six great , , 'IIgranociuKiren. Rena Nye to mark 87th birthday Sheldon-Ogden to be wed Oct. 25 Floyd and Karen Sheldon of Charlotte an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter Rebecca K. Sheldon to Jamie J. Ogden, son of Robert and Dorothy Ogden of Hastings. Rebecca is a 1992 graduate of Olivet High School and a 1996 graduate of Lansing Com­ munity College *itti a degree in Radiologic Technologies. She is currently working at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Jamie is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School aad attended Lawrence Technological University. He is currently working at Dau Systems Network Corporation in Farmington Hills. An Oct. 25, 1997 wedding will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Charlotte. Grandchildren and great grandchildren are hosting a card shower for Rena Nye who will be *’87’’ on June 20. County Barry CLAMS NOnCC F.»e No 97-72110-IE Estate of Koith Endres. Social Security No. 364-36-1193. TO AU INTERESTED POISONS An instrument doted 5/26/92 has boon admitted Court. Grund Bapldi. Michigan 49503. wHhin 4 Dortd C. Gerling (P37459) Robinsons to observe golden anniversary Grant and Carolyn Robinson will celebrate their 50th anniversary. Their children and grandchildren cordially invite you to help them celebrate at an open house Saturday, June 21st from 2-5 p.m. at the Grace Wesleyan Church. 1302 S. Hanover (M-37 South). Hastings. Your presence is the only gift desired. Svn/Munce/ne/ifa (6/19) Hie No. 97-22115-tt Estate of Edna Maxine Smith. Social Security Barcofts to observe 50th anniversary leader. The event is hosted by Debby and John Stassek. Rob and Larissa and Kay and Tony Barcroft, Christy and Ashley . No gifts please, other than your presence which is the best gift BOY, Dillon Patrick bom at Pennock Hospital on June 6, 1997 al 146 a.m. to Gabe and Jill McKelvey of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. of all. BOY, Jesse James bom May 29. 1997 to James and Laura Smith of Middleville. He was bom at 6:05 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 19 to inches long Welcoming him home is his big brother Jake. Proud grandparents arc Mike Muday of Delton. Kathy Muday of Dowling and Gloria Smith of Hastings. BOY, Nickolas Charles. 6 lbs. 9 ozs. bom to Gary and Carrie Strickland on June 3. 1997 at Battle Creek Health System. 414 N. Queen St.. Nashdllo. MU 49073 died Moy 6. Join us in celebrating the 50th wedding an­ niversary of Marge and Carl Barcroft. Sun­ day. June 22. 2-5 p.m. at Cunningham’s Acres, one mile west of Lake Odessa on M-50 at Bliss Rd. Specially invited are former 4-H “kids’' from Marge's 22 years as a 4-H BOY, Ethan James bom at Pennock Hospital on May 31. 1997 al 10.31 a m. to Shelley Anderson and Todd Lowry of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. 5.5 oz. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Hannah Mane bom at Pennock Hospital on June 3. 1997 at 11:30 a.m. to Rick and Heather Haines of Delton. Weighing 8 lbs. Ito ozs. and 21 inches long. TO AU MTHtESTH) PERSONS: bate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49056. within 4 months of tho date of publication of this notice. thereafter assigned and distributed to tho persons entHted to It. (6/19) It’s Our Business To Build New Business At fteorr Wagon’ we >e torn to tap vor tiujmeu We r$rt new wJrt$ new DtfentJ and -te* ( engaged coupe n w area and let ther vow who $uc*> » genjnes **nT’ ** oewWizeJ This is the house next door to Catherine Lucas, only four hours after a bare foundation. After construction, it will be the home of the Tom Wolfgang family. by Catberiae Luca, The Lakewood Schools* last day of the 1996-97 academic year was Thursday, June 12. They had to run four extra days because of the nine snow and ice days necessary last winter. Five of the days were made up dur­ ing the year with teacher-in-service days or other scheduled holidays that were not taken. Former Woodland teacher Gaylord Laugh­ lin, who lived with his wife, Ethel, at Eagle Point for many years, slopped by the home of Tom and Doris Niethamer earlier this month. Ethel died last November and Gay­ lord went to live with his son from an earlier marriage who lives in California. The two men were traveling in a mobile home and were on their way to Detroit from where they would fly to Scotland for the Laughlin clan reunion. A Saturday matinee and reading program will be held at the Woodland Township Li­ brary this summer. The fun will begin at 2 p.m. each Saturday with an old movie com­ edy. The first program will be June 21 and the program will be “Ma and Pa Kettle Down on the Farm." The Woodland Townehouse has agreed to furnish popcorn, drinks will be furnished by Hamlin's A & L Quik Stop and the movie videos will be provided by Ayers Video in Lake Odessa. All of these arrangements have been made by Joyce Faught and her husband, Paul David, both strong library users and support­ ers. After the movie, (he children will discuss the books they have read that week with the librarian or a volunteer. They will be follow­ ing the United States Department of Educa­ tion “America Reads Challenge: Read Write Now!" outline. This program includes a free pizza from Pizza Hut upon the com­ pletion of reading a specified number of books. The Battle Creek Battle Cats also will provide baseball tickets as additional prizes for the readers. The Woodland Woman's Study Club held a year-end picnic at Woodland’s Herald Clas­ sic Memorial Park last Tuesday. Those who enjoyed the potluck meal were Betty Hynes, Nel Stannard. Wilma Townsend, Edna Crothers, Virginia Crockford, Marguerite Dick. Ellen Miller and Alice Morrow. After the meal, they played bingo. The Woodland Lions Club met in its building last Tuesday evening. The dinner served by the Woodland Townehouse staff was baked chicken breasts, which was en­ joyed by 12 members. Cliff Mattson came after dinner for the business meeting. The business meeting involved planning the Scholarship/Ladies Night, which will be June 24. Also that night. Tom Possehn will be inducted into the club and new officers will be installed for the coming year. The club will hold the annual scholarship benefit steak dinner on Saturday, July 26. Tickets will be sold by club members ahead of lime. This dinner usually finances the fol­ lowing year's Lions Club scholarships, which go to three Woodland area graduates of Lakewood High School. At the same time, a scholarship is awarded by the Othmer family to the top Woodland area student of the year. Abby DeHoog will get that scholarship this year hands down. The three Lions Club scholarships will go to Drew Coppess and to two of Lion Les Yonkers' grandsons. Ben­ jamin Johnson and Jason Yonkers. The June Kilpatrick Missionary Society dinner was last Wednesday. The buffet meal enjoyed by 19 people was roast beef and lots of extras, including fresh fruit salad and cherry cheese cake. The Rev. Ward Pierce and Wayne Musbach represented Lakewood United Methodist CENA’S First, second, third shifts, varied hours available. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals interested in the healthcare field. We offer health insur­ ance. vacation, illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.81 per hour. Please come to Thornapple Manor between 8:00 a m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to fill out an application. No phone calls, please. feemg towrd «ou nf Tn find ool how »ou can hrtome a Welcome Wapwi tponsor. learn about emplmmcnt oppoeturunei. nt to arrange a home visa. call Char Bain, 945-2729 ^ornapple 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. at the Western Michigan United Methodist annual conference held at Albion College Tuesday through Friday last week. Gretchen Slater went aa the emergency medical techni­ cian. The Revs. Carl and Gcri Litchfield rep­ resented Woodland United Methodist, along with Bart) Heise. There were between 700 and 800 people at the conference. Muriel Pierce was presented with a dozen roses during the Sunday morning worship and Ward with a flower for his lapel to wel­ come them back to the church for the 13th year. Cake was served during fellowship time in honor of their return. The Litchfields also were returned to Woodland for another year. During the conference. Vivian and Marg Rairigh's son-in-law, Mark Payne, husband of Nola Rairigh. was ordained He is serv­ ing at Rosebush United Methodist Church which is north of Mt. Pleasant. Payne trained at Methesco Seminar at Delaware. Ohio. He is a life-time member of Central United Methodist in Lansing and has worked in the Stephens ministry. Virginia and Bob Crockford had 15 family members at the Crockford farm for a picnic lunch on Father's Day. The guests included Rob and Jane Lambert, their sons and fami­ lies and Bob and Renee Crockford with their granddaughters Elizabeth and Emily Cathcr, whose parents are in England opening a branch of his business. Josh Lambert's daughters Searra and Schyler, and the Ed Lamberts* daughter, Mikala Jane, enjoyed spending the day with the Cuber girls . June and Doug Bonn and Erie and Janice Clum from the Rockford area joined Bob and Virgin ia Crock ford and Harold and Nel Stan nard to attend the Kilpatrick Church pig roast Saturday. Tickets were sold ahead of time foi the event, which will benefit paving the church parking kx. There was a steady flow of people all day al the houses which participated in the vil­ lage-wide yard sale Saturday. Betty Curtis said they sold kxs of hot dogs for Woodland United Methodist Church. When I left home a week ago today, there was a foundation next door and three large wide-load trucks in the road. When I returned home four hours later, a house was sitting on the foundation complete including the roof. Il looks like a garage will be added later. Judy Wolfgang told me in the library a few days later that her son. Tom Wolfgang and his family have bought the house from Tim Lind and will be my new neighbors. They have three children According to the Zion Lutheran June newsletter, Charles and Chris Farlec are now grandparents. William and Cora Farlee Farrish had a baby boy May 7. who was not due until June 21. The babe weighed four pounds and a few ounces and was named William Robert Farrish III. Eduard Markwart retired from the state last month. Anne Reuther has retired from driv­ ing a bus for Lakewood Public Schools and Jerry Southgate retired from Lakewood Pub­ lic School Department at the end of the school year. BAD NEWS: Kkfrwy Foundation KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Secretary, Visual and Performing Arts Depart­ ment Part time (M-F, 8 a.m -3 p.m., 30 hours weekly). Excellent secretarial skills with computer competency, understanding of professional oltice protocol. Required: Post-secondary prep and 2 years office secretarial experience. Preferred: Associate degree and competency with Clarisworks or Windows 95. Salary not less than $10.33 hourly. Cover letter and resume' must be received by 4 p.m. on 07-03-97 at Administrative Senrices Job 4657a, Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek, Ml 49017-3397. Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: MRtMlWaOUMtMI MOOTBAOIIAU THIS EMM IS A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A oar ANY U4FO0MAT1ON WE OST A IN WILL M USfO FOB THAT WOM MORTGAGE SALE - D*touh Ko* bwn med* * This is an attempt to collect a debt, and any In­ formation obtained will bo used for that purpoM. Default has occurred In a mortgage made by Ralph O. Westbrook and Cheryl Lynn Westbrook, husband and wHe. to First National Bank of Michigan, dated Moy 13 1006 and recorded on May 30. 1006 In Ifoor 662 pogo 124. Barry County records. Th* fonder has begun no proceedings to recover any part ol tho debt, which is new B16.407.77. Tho mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole ol the property, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, July 10. 1007 at 2:00 p.m. local time, at main entrance to CourthouM. Hastiags, .«« t. — propervy -- - — J -u ^^ey me ^eacnagun . -rIt. no wi 1i u. amount then duo on the mortgage, together with Interest at 15.05 percent, logoi costs, attorney loos, and also any taeos and insurance that the mortgage* pays before tho solo. Tho property Is Io coted in tho Township el Rutland. Berry County. Michigan. and to described In the mertgege as: Beginning at tho Northeast corner of tho Nor­ theast 1/4 of Section 6. Town 3 North. Rango 9 West, thonco South on tho Cost Section lino 22 rods, thonco West 20 rods, thonco North 10 rods, thonco East 10 rode, thonco North 12 rode, thonco East 10 rode to tho point of beginning. Tho redemption period will bo six months from tho date of solo; however II the property is aban­ doned. the redemption period will bo one month from tho date of sale. Dose: Juno 9. 1997 First Notional Bank ol Michigan Joseph B. Backus, attorney P.O. Bom 794 East Lansing. Ml 40026 (7/3) 15.00% por annum. Michigan kH Una. ih*nc* North 63 d*gr*** 34 minute* Wnl 73.0 loot to tho Southwest comor ol said lot. thonco North 3 d*gr**e 52 minutes West on th* West lot lino 105.30 loot to tho place ol beginning. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 monthfs) horn tho date ol such sol*, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19400. 600.3241a. In which cose tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho date ol such sal*. Dated: Moy 22. 1W7 O4AX1ES SHAPE* FOO MFOOMATION. PLEASE CALL (340)642-4302 Trott 0 Trott. P.C. Attorneys lor CHAM1S SHAFSI 30130 Tslspraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 40025 Rio No 007043430 (6/19) Ann landers Telltale phone Dear Am 1 audrri: For the last 18 mon­ ths, I have been dating a man in his early 40s who has never been married. Things were go­ ing well until I discovered by opening one of his phone bill* that he had been having phone sex. It didn't seem to be all that bad until I started to call the numbers that appeared on the bill. They turned out to be gay party lines. Needless to say, I am in shock, not only because he had been making these calls but because the phone bill was over $700. This is a lot of money for a man who has told me repeatedly that he is on a very tight budget. When I demanded an exportation, he claim­ ed he was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine when he made those calls. 1 pointed oat that the calls did not occur on just a few rnchutu over a period of several weeks. He also had obtained a feature dial allowed him to get voice-mail messages from gay males. He keeps insisting that he is not bisexual aad swears up and down that he will never touch drugs again, which, he says, were the source of his erratic behavior. 1 was well aware that he drank, but 1 have never seen co­ caine in his house. 1 feel very vulnerable and need your guidance — Arcadia. Calif. Dear Arcadia: The facts speak for Meaaacivca. Moat likely, this man is bisexual, plus he b an alcoholic and a drug abuser. Dump him at once. He’s bad news. The next tne someone ah op to borrow you and moving people ndbusnoKi far over 10 yan. Our your trod to help them mart, you daft have to ay can ue anong (he moa competdive in the bun* ‘no,* you just hast to tel them about is, TWO Ml nos. and agam. tsdie you. were bonded and AM A TRUCK* You could mention that, unlike you, inwred So the next time a friend tnentiom a move, we've actually done thk a lot Fact it, we've been mention this ad Local • Statewide • Long Distance • Residential • Commercial Insured & Bonded • Packing Service & Supplies Dear Ana Landers: I am happily married to a very good man, but for the last several months, I have been fantasizing a lot. 1 daj dream about making love to a refrigerator repair man. a young lifeguard at the beach and a potential employer who is interested in a coaddaatioa secretary-playmate. AU these males are rmarular. tall, dark and handsome. Someurnes, I daydream about an ex­ boyfriend. I visualize us in all the places we wed to meet, aad I relive the hours of pas­ sionate lovemaking. 1 am really happy in my marriage and sex­ ually satisfied, and have no interest in cfeMtaco. my husband. So what is wrong wife me? — Fantasy Lover in Houston. Dear Houston: You don't say how old you are, your husband's age, how long you've been married or whether or not you have children, so actuary, I don't have much to go on. Dream castles can be fan to visit, but no one should try to live in them. My guess is that you have too much spare time on your hands. You need to become involved in some con­ ductive, satisfying activities that wiU make you feel good about yourself. Contact your local Library, your neighborhood hospital, the Junior League or the United Way and volunteer your time. Pricey question TWOMENANDATRUCK. "Mom* Who Com*. 616-245-9200 ■ 100-163-6683 <«■ ■ The Hastings High School Alumni Association wishes to sincere­ ly thank the following people and businesses Short Cuts Mill's Landing Style Salon EW Bliss County Seat Lounge WBCH Radio Advanced Commercial Printers White's Photography McDonald's Restaurant Big Boy Restaurant Arby s Restaurant Small Craft Warning Blankenstein Pontiac Sales Thornapple Printing. Inc Barry Co Historical Soc Dick's Barber Shop Fillmore Equipment HHS Key Club Daur Abb LaaBen: You printed a letter front a lady who asked if it u tacky for a man to uae a discount coupon on the first date. She said. "Most females I know would like to feel that we an worth full price " Full price for what? — Fred in Fort Pierce. Fla. Dear Fred: She didn't say. and I didn't ask. Drowning labels Thank You Brian s Tire & Service Hastings City Bank Gilmore lewelers Old Tyme Bakery Felpausch Food Center Floral Design of Hastings Gary's Hobby Shop Pages Book Store Richie s Koffee Shop ing that classic "first impresssion." Look presentable. No sandals or flip flops. No shorts. No lank tops. No hats. No nose rings. And comb your hair. Rule No. 3: Fill out the application com­ pletely and correctly. Answer ALL the ques­ tions on the form. This means you must know your Social Security number, where you went to school, the names of your previous super­ visors and the phone numbers and addresses of all previous employers. Write these things down, and keep them in your wallet. Rule No. 4: Grammar, penmanahip and spelling count. Learn to respond to statements like "List reasons for any time of unemploy­ ment" with a foil sentence instead of phrases like "out of work" and "no job." If you are given the opportunity to express why you would be the perfect candidate for this por­ tion, DON'T LEAVE THAT SPACE BLANK. Write neatly and dearly, and only uae words you know bow to spell. Tell me you are always on time and are a quick learner. Let me know you are not afraid of a challenge and love working with people. You do not have io write a paragraph, but this is another opportunity to make a good impression. Bad fantasies? ATTENTION PICKUP TRUCK OWNERS: SHOW THIS AD TO YOUR FRIENDS. l-Ad Graphics lohn. Fred and Steve lacobs Bosley Pharmacy Kmart Main Street Savings Bank Wren Funeral Home Title Office National Bank of Hastings doors. Thank you. Rule No. 1: Bring your own pen. Whether you are a walk-in applicant or have an ap­ pointment, nothing screams apathy louder than someone who has to ask for a pen to fulfill their purpose for coming in. Rule No. 2: Dress properly. When you walk in to ask if we are hiring, you are mak­ Pizza Hut Hastings Office Supply Newton Vending Cinema 4 Second Hand Comers Outward Appearances Mexican Connexion D | Electric Service Bill Seif Chevrolet-Buick Cappon Oil Co H&H Feed & Supply Co Terry's Tick Tock Restaurant Cotant's Farm Market Art Meade Auto Sales Hair Care Center Gavin Ford Pennock Health & Fitness Center Hodge s lewelers Back Door Deli Plumb's Fiesta Hair & tanning Boomtown Sound & Video Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth Sales Barlow Florist Barlow Christian Bookstore Cinder Pharmacy King's Music Center Great Lakes Federal Savings Bank Hastings Flower Shop Progressive Graphics Selling Restaurant Woodland Sales & Service Krazy Cow County Post Daur Am Landers: A while back, you printed a reader's definition of conservatives and liberals. I have one that is even better, and I hope you will use it. If a conservative sees someone drowning 100 yards off shore, he'll toss him SO yards of rope and expect him to swim the other 50 yards so he doesa t become too dependent on outside help. A liberal will loss out 200 yards of rope aad immediately let go of the other end — in order to go another g<x xi deed somewhere else - K.C.. Mo. Dear Mo.: I’m sure many readers will agree with you — even though 1 don't — but thanks for writing. Job hunt tips Daur Am Loaders: 1 am an assistant manager of a large home decor retail store. I screen all applicants before they are inter­ viewed by the manager. Here are some sug­ gestions for today's young job hunters. So many of them who are not hired never know why. These guidelines may open their eyes. — Ami Fan in Longwood, Fla. Dear Longwood: Not only will your sug­ gestion* open some eyes, they will open some Matthew Allen Peake. Hastings and Delana Lome Dum, Hastings. 5‘mnrn Joshua Semite. Lake Odessa and Arnie Lyan Reid. Nashville. Matthew Harvard Vugteveen. Nashville and Brenda Kaye Bumford. Nashville. Nicholas Earnest Marble. Freeport and Amber Pagie Moser. Freeport. Kevin Leroy Potter. Dowling and Karey Jean Sanders. Hastings. Noah Eugene Sinclair. Hastings and Laura Lyn Lee. Hastings. Shannon Dwight Branch. Plainwell and Cheryl Lynn VanBeck. Plainwell. The Lakewood Choral Society left on Tues­ day on for its European trip with concerts in several cities on the continent. They will have their housing in some cities in private homes. They are slated to return on the evening of Ju­ ly 2. Many spouses of singers are going along for the sighttoting and pleasure of hearing their great music again. They have been rehearsing one song in the German language. Their final concert on the tour is to be for American service personnel and families in Germany Reservations are due tomorrow for the alumni banquet for Lake Odessa High School graduatri. The big event will be next week, on Saturday. June 28. On that day, the depot museum will be open to all visitors with displays of graduation photos from years past. The hours are noon to six. This replaces the usual monthly hours, which cover the noon hour. Come and see how today’s senior citizens looked when they had only one chin and dark hair. The Aletiuam of Central Uniled Methodist Church had their annual picnic at the home of the Faulkners. They then drove to the Kauff­ man farm for a close look at the llama popula­ tion, including one youngster who was only two weeks old. They then moved just a few rods west and spent the rest of the evening sip­ ping iced lea at the Mossburg home. More than 20 attended. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met on Saturday and despite a proliferation of weddings, open houses and beckoning yard work there were 30 who came. Several members had their work on display on the deck with several binders fall of family record sheets and four generation charts, along with other projects pertaining to one’s ancestry. The society’s next activity will be a sale of baked goods June 19 at Ionia County National Bank in downtown Ionia. The report is that most baked goods are usually bought by bank employees. The Ionia County Health Departing* will hold its monthly clinic at Central United Methodist Church Wednesday. June 25, tearting at 9:30 a.m. The clinic ram for two hours. On Sunday al Central UM Church, the Reiser family provides special music with mom Carol at the piano and the singers were son Tom, daughters Maria Matthews and Lori McNeil in an unusual arrangement of the Twenty-Third Psalm. Many friends and family members came Sunday for the open house for Larry and Joan Rohrbacher al Fellowship Hall following the church service. Stephanie Rohrbacher cut the cake. Daughter Connie Gutheridge and grand­ daughter Christens Quimby of California served punch. Their cake was decorated with mounted family snapshots on heart shaped backing. Betty and LaRue McMillen renewed their marriage vows before the Rev. Bruce Pauley at First Congregational Church Saturday before a company of friends and family. The bride was presented for the ceremony by her elder sister, Marguerite Hazzard Short. They were attended by his brother, Donald McMillen, and her friend, Lorraine Smith Simone of Mason, who had been their atten­ dance ia 1947. A reception followed in the church dining room. Among the guests was nephew Norman Torrey and wife Sue who recently returned from South Africa, where he had been sent io set up a factory for his employer Marriage vows were exchanged Saturday afternoon between Heather Broe and Paul Scobey. Heather is the daughter of James and Vanessa Broe. The groom is the son of Michael and Kathy Scobey of Vedder Road. Their grandparents are Rena Broe and the Arley Todd Sr. couple of Bachman Road. Hastings and Helen Wait of Nash Highway. The newlyweds are students at Grand Valley State University and will live in Caledonia. Marie Warner has moved from a Fourth Avenue apartment to Bear Creek Villa at Clarksville. Residents along Counter Drain Branch No. 3 have been notified that work will commence on July 7 with a Saranac contractor. One of Rule No. S: Ask to sec the job description. Most employers should have a copy of the job description handy when hiring. If you just walked in off the street and asked for an ap­ plication. be sure you know what you are get­ ting into. If there is any part of the description you do not understand or have a problem with, ask to speak with the manager for clarification Most retail jobs involve more than just standing at a cash register. Rule No. 6: Be enthusiastic. From the mo­ ment you walk in the door, have a positive at­ titude. Smile! When you turn in your applica­ tion, ask the person behind the counter how he feels about his job. Ask if the manager is available and introduce yourself. Even if the store is not hiring al the moment, you can still make an impression by being assertive. Tell the manager what a great store he has and bow you shop there all the time. Don't be pushy or linger too long. Just tell him not io forget yon when hiring time comes around, and give a firm handshake. You can bet you'll be on the top of the call-back list. Rule No. 7: Be ready to work. Everyone wants a job, but not everyone wants to work. Once you are hired, stay enthusiastic. Live up to all the promises you made. Continue to dress property, be on time, accept all new tasks with a smile and learn everything yon can about the company. Even if this is jmt a part-time or summer job, by staying positive and rnthmiaatir, you are laying the ground­ work for your future career. A part of you is reflected in everything yon do. From the smallest task to the moat life­ altering decisions, make sure that reflection shows your best side. Lonesome.’ Take charge of your life and Mm if around. Write for Ann Landers’ new bookies. ' 'How to Make Friends and Sup Be­ ing Lonely." Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes passage and bendBng) so: Friends, do Ann Landers, F.O. Bas 11562. Chicago. IU. 60611-0562. (bt Canada, send $5.15.) Copyright 1997 Creators SyMrate, lac. the firte augments of the project wiU be to re­ do the drain at the iatenectiou of Fourtti Avenue sod Emenon Street. This date aflowi for fee LMe Odessa Fair to be finished and green benn harvete not yet begun. Likely trucks hauling beans for the firte days wfli have to take an aiterante route io the Twin Ci­ ty Foods location at the end of Etncraon Street. Lavendar and white wildflowers are grow ing profaedy along the banks of the terenm wfech ram from the vill^e of Wnnitmil iato the Link Thornappte in Section I. They can emBy be seen on dr went side of Wctaan Rond between Jordan aad Brown rands. Otirn can be seen to the ent along the seme stream. Saturday, June 14. WM Flag Day. However ■he oaly aemUance of a flM ia dowaaowa Lata Odeaa waa die trio of buatiiip moualed oa da men|ue of Uaaoa Bank. Thete waa oaiy uae at a church on Memorial Day when aorea were doaed, but all buainaa places were open on Flag Day. Medical researdi in Lake Odeaaa? Yea. a search baa been under way in the laa week B find some infbnnatitxi about the fsrruly of Dr. Aadtew Martin aad his trinity. For about four weeks, a diapiay ad ran in Lakewood News, asking for any shreds of information ateat □ns nmuy. Virginia xonaers Knew mm ner pareats lad bought the Martin house on Johnson Street when they moved into town. She reaponded to the Nebraska address given. She hnd one telephone call and then a coupfe rang her doorbell. They had flown from Omaha to Grand Rapids and were using a ren­ tal car. Their local teopa were at the tibrary and the cemmery . John Waite could get them a copy of an Otisco Township plat map from 1175 to show where some family members had lived. Dr. Martin was listed in the centen­ nial history. Son Plintoo was a photographer here and at Freeport. The strong bones peculiarity was evident when a gentieman from the family had to have hip replacement and when his daughter needed tooth extrac- now the search is on for the gene. The family of Dr. Martin’s sister is known but the aenreh u teiO on for other Tillotson, Martin and Bete< ten family members. Others for whom thii search applies would be deaccadants of Nellie Tiltotaon Witt. Offspring of Frank Tillotson are in the search area. The gentleman who was in town is working under a grant given io find this elusive gene. His wife is descended from a sister of Dr. Andrew Martin. Elmer Benton once lived in Ionia County and may be from this connection. The research is bein^ done by St. Joaeph Hospital in Omaha. The Grand Rapids Diocese had Rite of Or­ dination June 7 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral for Phil Sliwinski and Peter Vu. The priesthood win be a second career for Phil, who worked 25 years at Muskegon Community College in areas of finance and data processing. The Rev. Vu was educated through high school Vietnam. He served his internship aftq^ senunary at the Ionia parish. The program foat the morning service was printed in botK English and Virraamrse. Both are now sab$ ject to appointment anywhere within tha^ diocese. Members of the Carlson family o£ Morrison Lake and Grand Rapids were r»? vised relatives. A correct is due from last week’s coiuran.>; Jill Pickens Lieto of Muskegon was present at' the recent Reed funeral, not her sister, Joy. Gerald Bartlett. 69. of Whitehall died 13. He was one of the musical family of Homer and Opal, who entertained for years during their young years and moat of whom continued in music careers. He was a music educator at 47 years with 19 years in East Laming, and his moat recent ten yean at Grand Rapids Christian High School, where he directed band and orchestra and couched golf. He was a camp director at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp from 1976 to 1985. The Bartlett family has foryears held its annual family reunion at Lake Odessa on the last weekend of July, so many family members had a tradition of also attending Depot Day. A memorial service is to be held in Grand Rapids in late August. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time Memorial Day celebrations II ’ * By Joyce F. Weinbrecht r At the annual Barry County Soldiers and Saikxs reunion of the G.A.R. in 1887. it was suggested that Barry County ought to erect a monument in honor the more than 1.000 men /who had served in the Civil War. At this time <here were five Grand Army posts in the coun­ ty. (Later there were 11 such posts.) The plan ■gained great favor with the members of the G.A.R. and with prominent citizens of the -pounty who were not veterans c The Barry County Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association was formed with the purpose was to have the monument placed in the county seat to honor the 1.000 Barry County men. young men and boys who wore the Union blue. There were IS directors, representing all parts of the county, who spon­ sored aad organized effort to raise the money needed to pay for such a memorial. David R. .Cook. who had considerable expertise and ex­ perience in fund raising for public enterprises, was made president of the Monument Association Attorney Loyal E. Knappen was fee secretary. Various firms submitted designs and prices, specifications. sizes and materials for the pro­ posed monument. There was a movement throughout the northern stales (and in the south also) to erect such statues in memory of the people who served in this war. The drawings and the specifications were furnished by a Vermont corporation, which owned quarries at Barre, Vt., and had the ar­ hats and other talents to prepare the monu­ ment A. Black and Son. monument dealers in fee City of Hastings were engaged to erect the KX) ton statue The price was to be $4,500 for fee materials and the cost of erecting it. It was figured that with about 24.000 people fit the county, the cost would be about 20 cents. It looked like it would be easy to raise the $4,500 The order was signed "Barry County Soldiers and Sailors Monument Association. D.R. Cook President, to be paid to Black and Son. The statue would be sent in five railroad cars when it was completed. No individual was personally responsible for pay­ ment, only the association as a whole. In early 1888, the Vermont quarry had the work completed and wanted to ship it to Hastings, but Black and Son declined to have it sent that summer or fall as the money had not been collncd to pay for it Mr Cook, who had felt that he could easily collect the money, became ill and was unable to do so. Frank Black was summoned to Barre. to talk over the matter with the people from the quarry. When he didn't agree to give them a ■Mm order, they had him arrested and put in jail. Black and Son gave them a shipping order for the spring of 1889 and Frank was allowed to come home. Mr. Cook had raised about $600 before he became ill. Marshall L. Cook, feeling that Black and Son shouldn't have to stand the big km. which it would be liable for unless the funds were raised in Barry County, volunteered to solicit funds for the monument A meeting was called and a plan made for a general. Committee to have charge of the sniirirarinus in each township, with each school district in all the townships to canvass feeir own districts. This didn't happen either. Moat of the districts failed to do anything. A report in the Hastings Banner showed that Bowea Mills did well averaging $2 per fami­ ly. Some other districts were able to raise a dollar or more per family. This would have easily paid off the debt if everyone had followed through. But most did nothing. In Hastings. Nashville and Middleville, about a fifth of the population of the county raised about $1,100 The total amount paid to $lack and Son was not quite $2,000, leaving fee monument makers with about $2,500 to up. They surely realized that they should have had some money in hand before placing such an order At any rate they never complained What Frank Black did do was to begin selling the firm's regular lines in the area which helped them to make up some of the km. After his father died, he moved the business to Grand Rapids and was successful­ ly there ». The Monument Association had originally talked about placing the monument on the QMtililouse square When the time actually ar­ rived. there were objections raised to this location by some of the supervisors. They felt that the dense shade of the trees on courthouse lawn. The location at the apex of where the two widest streets. Broadway and State Street met was suggested. Il stood there for many years, and became a land mark in the City of Hastings until Aug. 12. 1963. (More about its Wreath placed in the Thomapple River from the Broadway Street bridge in honor of the men who lost their lives serving in and on the seas. Soldiers Monument at the comer of State Street and Broadway, Hastings. move laser.) Parades in the city of Hastings, as well as other vehicles, moved around the monument and when automobiles came, entertainment for the youth of the town and other nearby villages, was to drive up and down State Street, around the monument. Veterans of Foreign Wan dales back to 1899, when the American Veterans of Foreign Service joined with the Army of the Philippines in 1913. Their membership inctetfed veterans of the Boxer Rebellion, the Philippine Insurrection, the campaign of the Mexican border, the first and second Nicaraguan expeditions and World Wars I and * odd War II. Korea, Vietnam, and currently the Persian Gulf. The Leo A. Miller Post No. 3326, Veterans of Foreign Wars, was formed in Hastings on June 13. 1935. The post was named in memory of a World War 1 veteran killed in action Leo A. Miller, a native of Hastings. Its membership was made up of men and women who served their country honorably in overseas engagements for which a campaign badge or medal has been authorized by the United Stales government. On May 28. 1936. Auxiliary Unit No. 3326 was formed. The Leo A. Miller V.F.W. Post No. 3326 joined with Thornapple V.F.W. Post No. 7548 of Middleville in the late 1980s Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 of the American Legion was organized in March 1919 following the ending of World War 1. Auxiliary Unit No. 45, Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post, was begun in 1923. As members of Fitzgerald Post No. 125 of the Grand Army of the Republic and Fit­ zgerald Corps No. 100 of the Women's Relief Corp began to age and become less mobile, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign War began to take over the respon­ sibility of the Memorial Day parades and ceremonies. Gradually, changes occurred in the way Chings were done. Civil War veterans found themselves riding in the parade white the mar­ chers were made up of V.F.W. and Legion Post members and their auxiliaries. The custom of decorating the graves with small United Stales flags also became the responsibility of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. Boys Scouts troops, spon­ sored by the posts, supplied a great deal of the manpower for this job. Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 had TSK Reid, who was ap­ pointed scoutmaster and involved the scouts in the rituaE of Memorial Day. In 1924, the Uniform Flag System on the The Memorial Day March May 30, 1946 turning the corner at State Street and Broadway. Leading the AmVet Unit was Lyn Perry, colors and color guards, (from left) are Stephen Bristol, Maurice Haight, Richard Rasey and John Bush. Others in the marching unit pictured are Merle Kelley, Robert Wilcox, Fred Haywood, Lynn Stedge, Rex Foreman Jr., Harry Young, Phil Mitchell, Marsh Cook and Lester DeVault. local streets was put in place by the two veterans* organizatiom. They sold the flags to the merchants and encouraged them to fly them. Marching in and participating in Memorial Day (Decoration Day) parades was a natural outcome of this sponsorship and con­ tinues today. (1997). There was also a DAV Unit in Barry Coun­ ty and their members also participated in the Memorial Day programs. When World War I ended, there were paredes in the streets to celebrate its ending on Nov. 11. 1918. There was a parade on May 30. 1920. which was made up of veterans from several serious United Slates conflicts. Some G.A.R. members rode in the new mode of transportation, the automobile. Mode) T Fords became standard parade vehicles in the next years. Floats demonstrating different phases of the various wars, as well as floats with other stories, became part of the parade. When World War II came in 1941, patriotism ran high in Barry County. Many of the young men in the county were either drafted or enlisted. Memorial Day. May 30, 1946. the first since the cessation of the hostilities, found Barry County residents joining together in highly emotional services to honor the men who lost their lives in this war, as well as in the previous conflicts. In Hastings, the Leo A Milter VFW Post and the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post joined together to visit Riverside Cemetery and Mt. Calvary Cemetery to mark the graves of veterans with American flags on the Thursday before Memorial Day to be in place for Memorial Day This was done to symbolize the service the deceased veterans had given to their country. There were 30 Barry County men ac­ counted for in 1946, who had given their lives during World War II. without the complete totals for casualties still not in. The Hastings Decoration Day parade for May 30, 1946, formed at 9 a.m.. with par­ ticipants meeting at the American Legion Hall at 325 W. Church St. The parade was to pro­ ceed to the bridge on Broadway, where a wreath was placed in the walers of the Thornappte River in memory of the dead sailors. Then the parade proceeded to Riverside Cemetery, where short rites were held. Then the group moved to Tyden Park, where the Rev. Russell McConnell, pastor of the first Congregational Church of Charlotte and a former Navy chaplain, delivered the main ad­ dress. The program also included community singing of "America the Beautiful" and there was a selection by the high school band. The Rev. Lesson Sharpe gave the invocation and William Johnson ted the pledge of allegiance. There was a musical number by the girls' sex­ tet and Mary Reinhardt gave a recitation. The benediction was given by the Rev. A.M. Coldren and the program ended with the haunting sounds of "Taps” echoing through Tyden Park. Marchers in the 1946 wade were members of the Women's Relief Corps, Spanish American War veterans, veterans of Work’ War I and World War II. the American Legion Auxiliary. Boy Scouts. Sea and Air Scouts and Camp Fire Giris. Hastings High School students held a memorial service at 2 p.m. at Central Auditorium. Twenty-nine men who had at one time attended high school in Hastings, who lost their lives during World War II. were honored. The program consisted of a salute to the flag, the singing of American and high school choir presented several selections and Robert King, a captain in the Army, who served with General Patton s army, delivered a short talk. "War is not Romantic. ” Richard Branch concluded the program with a piano postlude. The honored men were Cleo Card. Charles Casey. George Cashmore. Lewis Castle. Orville Cooley. Richard Babcock. On THIS MEMORIAL DAY the nation turns once more in solemn remembrance to the quiet places of the earth, where those who gave their lives for America lie at rest. There the fallen soldiers of democracy sleep in peace. We honor them in our ceremonies and in our hearts . . . knowing full well that nothing we can do, nothing we can say will give complete expression to our gratitude and our love. Only as we match their faith and their sacrifice in our striving to preserve the freedom for which they laid down their lives, can we truly honor them. To us, the living, it means work and great devotion. God grant that it be enough! Advertisement for Memorial Day placed In the Hastings Banner on May 26, 1949. Bernard Davis. William DeCou. James Dib­ ble. Robert Gardner, Martin Hawthorne, Robert Heaney. Ernest Howell. Merril Isham, Frank (Bob) Kelly, Neil Kidder. Estte King. Hubert McCallum. Michael McPharlin. Robert Read. Frank Rogen. Howard Shellington, Cteaon Smith. Deforest Snyder, Duane Stamm. Merle Tasker, and Wcstey Vandenberg. The 1947 Memorial Day program was held Friday, May 30. and there were morning ex­ ercises at Riverside Cemetery at 9 a.m. The parade began al 10 a.m., formed at the American Legion Hall, moved east on Center Street to Michigan Avenue, north to State Street, west on State Street to Broadway, south on Brandway to Central School, where the program was held. This program consisted of the invocation given by the Rev. A. M. Coidren. The au­ dience joined in singing "America.” The Boy Scouts ted the ptedge to the flag. The high school chorus gave two numbers. Georgia Spins gave the declamation and Lawrence Barnet, was the featured speaker. The exer­ cises ended with (he audience joining in sing­ ing "God Bless America." The benediction by the Rev A M Coidren and concluded with the playing of "T«f»" In 1948. Charles H. Leonard was mayor of Hastings. On May 20. 1948, he issued a pro­ clamation. which read as follows: “May is the month of memories, the time when we honor those who had faith in the future of America and gave their lives that our ideals might be perpetuated. Thousands did not return from the fields of conflict, and other thousands, who did return must continue years of suffering and afllications. "In honor and in memory of those who made these tremendous sacrifices, I, as mayor use wy m rsa^smgs. proclaim . riuay arwi Satwday. Moy 21 aad May 29, Ba PbRiy Day* here when our caizeaa are urged lo aid me renaouaauon wore or me American Legion and Auxiliary and the V.F.W. md its Auxiliary by purchasing a poppy when of­ fered for sate by members of these organiza­ tions Through dm Uote red flower our heroes shall be remembered." On Aug. 3, 1949, Presidein Truman ap­ proved a resolution designating June 14 as an­ nual National Flag Day. tne cay or nasungs ooaerveo Memorial Day 1949 with the traditional parade co­ sponsored by the V.F.W. and the American Legion. The 1950 Memorial Day parade was held in Hastiags on Tuesday, May 30. with the parade jointly sponaored by the American Legion and VFW posts aad their auxiliaries. Boy Scouts Camp Fur Giris. Giri Scouts and the Hasting! band marched west on State Street, pausing at the Civil War Monument to remember those who died in the War Between the States. The parade then proceeded on Broadw ay to the Thornapple River bridge, where a wreath was cast on the waler and a salute fired in memory of the sailors who died. They then continued to Riverside Cemetery, where ser­ vice commemorated those nrho hod fallen in the service of their country. (To be amchM) NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Apply lor nr an wook eunergaaaaantbaHngcouBB. 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Coach Knight’s record of success speaks for itself What would happen if Dennis Rodman showed up for a Bobby Knight IU basketball camp? One thing is for sure. Rodman wouldn't be there too long. And Knight... well, let's just say that the General's attire would not be the only things that would be a deep color of red. Why is it that when Rodman says something stupid, does something stupid or just looks like something stupid that commercial endorsements usually tend to follow? Why is it when the Hoosiers' basketball program (which just happened to make the NCAA field and beat NIT champ Michigan during the regular season in 1996-97) has a sub-par year that rumors of retirement are sure to follow? U of M would be fortunate to have such a floor genera] as Coach Knight. Who knows maybe the Wolverine players might even learn something or. at least, play up to their high expectations. Sports Illustrated thought that an in-depth article about Knight's current status was the right answer. This week, non other than University of North Carolina Coach Dean Smith (the dean of all college coaches) wrote a letter to SI to defend Knight and what Knight has meant to the IU hoop program. Coach Knight has said some dumb things in the past about females or female sports, but without Knight's work at IU how would the female soccer teams, and other non­ revenue sport teams, even exist? I realize that there are many critics out there of Coach Knight and all that he docs to stir up a little controversy. I also know that there are a lot of people out there who have problems with discipline and. quite often, look for the easy way out of a situation or challenge and not necessarily the right way. Sure, not all of your all-star basketball players could play for Coach Knight, but the ones who do and stick it out for four years usually receive a vast education of the sport and of life. Some even leave before four years and gain in the experience. Just ask Isiah Thomas what he learned through Coach Knight. Life, like basketball and many other things, is all about challenges and some are better than others is realizing what it takes to succeed. • Stock Car in View at Fillmore: Race fans can get up-close and personal as the John Deere Pontiac makes a pit stop at Fillmore Equipment in Hastings on June 20 and June 21. The John Deer Pontiac is a replica of Chad Little's NASCAR Winston Cup slock car. In addition to the car. fans will receive Chad Little photo cards. Don't miss the opportunity on June 20 or June 21. Contact Don Alexander (616) 945-9526 for more information. • Now Working for George: Middleville native Chad Curtis was dressed in pin stripes Monday when the New York Yankees battled their cross-town foes, the New York Mets in inter-league play. Curtis who has spent time with Detroit and Cleveland the last couple of years before inking a deal with the Yankees and owner George Steinbrener should be used as a utility outfielder and pinch-hitter. Personally 1 don't see Curtis and the Yankees as a good combination. • Basketball Camps in Broncoland: Western Michigan University will host three basketball camps during the summer months with the first being an Individual Camp o from June 22-25. The second is a Team Camp from June 28-29 and the third is the Big Man's Camp on July 6­ 10. For more information, contact the WMU athletic ticket office at (616) 387-3568. Talk to you soon. Youngs describes time with. Saxons fun, educational How much did Ed Youngs get out of football, track and field, basketball, and wrestling al Hastings High School? Almost as much as the Saxons received from Youngs, through his countless hours of hard work and friendship. "It taught me more about having respect for my peers and humility, at times, when you're not the best one out there," Youngs said of the education he gained in prep athletics. "Sports aren't just about winning and losing, it's about friends and what you make of it." Youngs' work typified what being a Saxon is all about. His goals were to succeed and to make the moments, wins or defeats, special for all around him. Because of those special efforts. Youngs received the award named for his grandfather — Buzz Youngs — for being the top senior Saxon athlete. Youngs played three years of varsity football at Hastings High, playing halfback, fullback, defensive tackle, guard and linebacker. He earned all-conference honors twice, All-Bany County acclaim three times, was the team's "MVP" as a senior and served as a captain in his final two fall campaigns. A 10-tackle contest against Wyoming Park in his junior year and a fun-filled loss to Lowell in his senior stanza stand out as most memorable. Both losses, but still worth remembering. Sm youngs, A majority of the athletes who made the 1997 J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County Softball Team did so because they excelled in more than one facet of the game. Whether that be solid glove work in the field, a big bat at the plate, a golden arm on the mound or some swift feel on the base paths, this year's squad includes quite a bit of talent. So where do we start? FIRST BASE Pearl Ward (Lakewood) The senior star made a school record 217 put outs and had a fielding percentage of .974. She hit .381 in 1997, over 100 points better than her balling norm as a junior. Her stats include 35 RBI, 36 runs scored, a .628 slugging percentage. 9 doubles, a triple and a homerun. Her round-tripper will always be remembered as the first hit over the school's new softball fence. Ward made All-Capital Circuit and the All-District teams. No. 4 hitter. PITCHING Janette Jennings (Hastings) Went 27-5 with 183 strikeouts. 42 walks and an earned run average of .954. As a junior. Jennings won 12 games and had an ERA of 1.72. A four-year varsity player. Jennings appeared frequently on all-league, all-area and all-district teams. Was the leading hitter in the OK White in 1997 with a,. Crystal Miller Janette Jannlnga MIDDLE INFIELD I'm sure this is a first, four shortstops on the first team. Why?, many of the top athletes are put al short and many have excellent numbers to speak of. Virginia Jennings (Hastings) Was an OK White Conference at-large selection as a freshman hitting .496, second best on the team. Excellent defensive player and led the league in stolen bases with 35. Also scored the most runs of any Saxon and fielded at an .886 clip. Hitting marks included 10 doubles. 8 triples and a homerun. Crystal Miller (Delton) The senior captain did just about everything for the Panthers: All-KVA, All­ District, .467 batting average. .834 fielding percentage, .840 slugging percentage and 588 on-base average. Led the team in extra base hits with 17. a total hat consisted of 9 doubles, 5 triples and 3 homeruns. Jennifer Mitchell (Lakewood) Was the Vikinp "MVP" with a .388 average and a .704 slugging percentage. Broke the school record with 42 career RBI with 46 extra base hits. 15 triples and 5 homeruns. Hit 3 round-trippers as a sophomore. Had a fielding average of .926 and was all-league three times. Dawn Stine (Maple Valley) Three years All-SMAA and three years All-District. Stine hit .467 in 1997 with 3 homeruns and 22 RBI. Her extra base raps included 4 doubles and a triple. THIRD BASE Missy Beard (Lakewood) Led her team with 45 hits, 14 doubles and 2 homeruns. Hit .388 with 34 RBI. Had a fielding percentage of .904. CATCHING Jennie Doyle (Middleville) Set a T-K team record with 4 homeruns in her junior season. Also led the Trojans with 27 RBL Hit above .300 for the spring season. Made the switch from shortstop to catcher midway through the spring season. u Jennie Doyle Dawn Stine Jennifer Mitchell OUTFIELD Kerri Dean (Maple Valley) All-SMAA. AII DiHrict, Dear, was second on the Lions team with a .358 average that included 2 doubles, a triple and a team­ leading 25 RBI. Her 29 hits tied her with Jenny Kuetnple for second place behind Stine's 43. Leis Marlow (Delton) The seniors' stats prove wonh: .481 baaing average, .974 fielding average, .671 slugging percentage, .647 on-base average. Was All-KVA in 1996 and 1997 and was All-District in 1997. Gretchen Reed (Lakewood) The senior centerfielder leaped 85 points to an average of .345 in 1997. Had 16 steals, 14 walks and a fielding percentage of .886. Was All-District and All-Capital Circuit second team. Jodi Songer (Hastings) Hit .350 with 8 doubles. 2 triples, 2 homeruns and 21 RBL A senior co-captain, Songer was All-OK White twice and All­ District once. Made the most put-oms of all Saxon outfielders and served as the team's a .515 balling average that included IS doubles. 2 triples and 7 homeruns. Evelyn Ackley (Mnple Valley) Struck out 27 and walked II in a I l-S season. Allowed 61 earned runs in 104 innings pitched. The Banner also recognizes 11 players for their outstanding softball efforts as honorable mention: Kelly Bremer (Middleville) As a freshman. Bremer saw time al shortstop, second base and pitcher for TK's varsity squad. Hit .350 and provided good speed on the base paths and a solid glove in the field. Tamml Brala (Middleville) Hit .280 and came through in districts with a 2-RBI hit versus Wayland. Hayed first base in her senior stanza. Julie Krebs (Hastings) A solid defensive player who served as a vocal leader for the Saxons on the field. An honorable mention all-conference pick in 1997, Krebs came on strong at the plate near the end of the season. Hit .256 with 4 dotfsles and 18 RBI. Jenny Kueaipel (Maple Valley) A catcher, Kuempel was named all-league and All-District this past spring. Hit an outstanding .408 with 5 doubles, I triple and 21 RBL Netti Emery (Maple Valley) Another Maple Valley All-SMAA selection. Emery hit .292 with 19 RBL Jamie Lambeth (Hasting*) A three-year vanity player. Lambeth made just one error in conference play all season. Regarded as an aggressive player. Lambeth hit .250 with 2 doubles. Besa Lyons (Hastiags) A very fast base runner, Lynns came on strong as a hitter al the end of the season. Hit .298 with 6 doubles. Jami Schreck (Lakeweed) Set a school record with 32 steals. Had an on-base percentage of 364. Tara Steward (Maple Valley) Hayed third for the Lions and hit .323 with 2 doubles, 2 triples and 13 RBL Sarah Vlpoad (Lakewaod) A solid hitter. Vipond hit .347 with 12 douNos- — *' Raehel Vanng (Hastiags) Threw out 10 runners aad made just 2 error, from her catchers position. Hit 194 with 6 doubles. 2 triples snd a homerun. Area netters prove that youth can be valuable Many of the top tennis players voted onto the 1997 J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County tennis team have one thing in common. They're underclassmen, meaning that Hastings, Lakewood and Middleville high schools all should be gearing up for successful spring campaigns in 1998. Without further ado. here's the *97 squad: At Singles Matt Bradley (Hastiags) Was 16-7 as a sophomore, playing at No. 3. Regarded as a strong singles player by Coach Rich Pohja, Bradley had a win over seeded player at the conference tournament Nate LaVoie (Middleville) Finished 16-7 as a sophomore playing No. 1. Was third in the league, runner-up at Middleville Invitational and won a first round match at regional!. Brian Reed (Lakewood) Set a school record for wins by a freshman with 8 triumphs at No. 1 and No. 2. Named a tri-captain for the 1998 campaign. Jeff Storn (Hastings) Played at No. 1 for the Saxons after playing No. 3 a season ago. Went 10-10 and was fifth in the league. Won 2-of-3 matches at conference and was selected as All-OK White. The junior's victory slate included a victory against Lakewood. At Doubles Mike Bippley and Paul Shoemaker (Lakewood) Bippley had an 11-7 mark, while Shoemaker went 13-7. Played a lough threeset match with an Otsego pair at regionals. Bippley also was named as a tri-captain for *98. John DeWitt and Ben O'Mara (Hastings) The pair of juniors played at No. 3 for the Saxons and went 13-7. Had a strong season and were No. 4 in league play. Brian Seger and Josh Sturm (Middleville) A solid season at 16-4 included a third place at Forest Hills Northern and a tournament championship at the Middleville Invitational. Seger, a sophomore, and Sturm, a junior, were ranked No. 2 at regionals. Four singles players have been awarded as honorable mention picks on this year's all­ county team: Nick Hutchens (Middleville) Another freshman sparkler. Hutchens went 11-11 at No. 2 singles with a win over Calvin Christian and a runner-up finish at Jeff Storrs Nate LaVoie the Middleville Invite. Ben Johnson (Lakewood) Was named "MVP" by the Viking team playing most of the season at No. I singles. Casey King (Hastings) The Saxon senior was 16-6 playing at No. 4 singles after playing doubles play the season before. Ranked fourth in the OK White. Steve Storn (Hastings) Went 12-10 as a sophomore in the No. 2 singles slot. Went from No. 4 to No. 2 and scored a triumph over No. 2 seed at regionals. Barry County soccer stars comprise J-Ad’s ‘97 squad Combining the best from Barry County's four high school soccer teams is no simple task. In fact, when selecting the 1997 J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County Soccer Squad, one has to wonder if there are enough soccer balls to go around if this team was actually organized on the same field? Luckily. J-Ad doesn't have to worry about that, so here is this year's first team: The Forwards Ed Youngs was the Saxons top tackler as a senior and ranked at the top of the Barry County charts as well. Jess Gole (Hastings) This freshman was honorable mention OK White scoring 9 goals and assisting on 10 other Saxon tallies. Quite an honor according to Saxon Coach Dour Mepham. She was second on her team in points and had a streak of 7 goals in a span of 8 games. Sarah Hayes (Hastings) Set a Hastings High school record with 19 goals and 12 assist* A iuninr. Hayes made Mylaa daGoa Marcia Payna the OK While first team and was named by her teammales as the Best Offensive player. Marcie Payne (Delton) Team "MVP", honorable mention KVA. this Panther senior was regarded as a team leader who played a key offensive role in her senior season from the sweeper position. Mallasa Aud.r Tracy Schondalmayer See SOCCER cont. on page 12 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 1997 — Page 11 Jennings named top senior female athlete Janette Jennings has learned that actions speak louder than words. The mild-mannered athlete has accomplished quite a bit during her four years at Hastings High, but rarely does she speak about all of her outstanding feats. "I would rather have it that way,** Jennings said. "I try and be as open-minded and friendly as possible. I don't like people being made at me." Jennings was one of four Saxon scholars who spoke al the June 6 Hastings High graduation ceremonies. She, along with fellow alhleles Jason McCabe. Tammy Obreiter and Justin Waters, shared valedictorian honors with 4.0 grade point averages. "It was nerve wracking; I'm not a public speaker." Jennings said of that experience. Maybe not, but Jennings certainly it a lot of other things... including a great softball pitcher, a feisty basketball performer and a steady volleyball contributor. Put those three together and you have the 1997 Hastings High Female Athlete of the Year. The softball field is where Jennings really shines. Her accomplishments were numerous during her four years on varsity: All-Barry County, All-Area. All-District, AllRegional. team "MVP" and All-State Academic included. This year Jennings stands at the top of the J-Ad all-county squad because of her multiple softball skills. As a pitcher, Jennings was 27-5, starting all but one game for her Saxon squad. In 222 innings, Jennings struck out 183 md walked just 42. Talk about staying near the strike zone. As a hitter. Jennings led the O-K White Conference with a J15 batting average She had 7 homeruns, 2 triples, 15 doubles and 44 RBI. A cocaptain, Jennings mostly let her fast ball or her quick bat do all of the talking. "I went into the season, realizing that I would be pitching most of it (the season)." Jennings explained of her focus on the recently ended spring season. "It's just kind of a way of life (softball); it's always been good (and) a lot of fun.” Next year, Jennings will still be on the softball fields, but she will do so as a member of the Wayne Stale University program. Her older sister Amanda Jennings (another Saxon softball great) is already a starter on the Tartar team, so Janette shouldn't have too much of a concern about fitting in. "When we (Janette and Amanda) were younger, we alwa. » were on the same team and became very good friends." Jennings said. "1 probably won't pitch as much next year." Softball. though, ii not the only sport that Jenninp made an impact in while wearing the blue and gold. YOUNGS. continued from pag* 10 In volleyball, she was a setter early on and a back row specialist during the last few winter campaigns. "It was just crazy and a lot of fun to play." Jennings said of volleyball. As a basketball player. Jennings suited up four years on vanity and made al I-conference honorable mention as a point guard. Not the tallest of hoopslers. Jennings remembers looking up to Kelly Eggers as a freshman. "It was the last time that we ever had anybody tall," said Jennings. Jennings plans lo study either education or research at Wayne State. She speaks of her teachers at Hastings High quite highly. "I thank a lot of the teachers I've had who were always there," Jennings said. Janette's mother Mattie Jennings says that the thing she's most proud of is how her daughter "works very hard at whatever she does.” Jennings does ju« that with few words and • unite on her tote. Always around the action, Kevin Doyle awarded for efforts Hastings' Janette Jennings was not only one tho beet pitchers m tne area, uul also was one of the most-talented hittora. (Photo by Pony Hardin) Call 945-9554 Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. LEGAL NOTICE Il wasn't hard locating Kevin Doyle during bis sports prep career. Doyle had a knack of always being in the msdcBe of the action The quarterback of the Middleville Trojan football team that shared the OK Blue champinaahip in ho senior year. Or the defensive dynamo on Middleville's vanity hoop squad. In spring, a tbirdbaseman who had the talent to knock an orrastorsal pitch out of the yard. Doyle was always then, making plays and coming through with the clutch contributions. For those contributions Doyle was named as the 1996-97 top senior male ashlrtr as Thottsapple-Kcllogg High School. The title-winning football campaign included two early season setbacks to rival Caledonia and Byron Center. Doyle said that those defeats helped him and his Trojan teammates lo regroup and focus on their goals of becoming champions. "After the Byron Center loss, the coaches sat ns down and discussed bow we should play as a team." Doyle captained. "We realised that we could finally play (at that level)." Ami they did just that winning the next six league contests to ran away with a share of the tide. In one gaane versus Spring Lake. Doyle not only ran for two scores, but also threw aerials Ol 61 yards so Justin DeBoode and 41 yards lo Andy Finkbeiner. For his efforts as a senior. Doyle wu given the team's "MVP" award along with being selected to the All-Barry County first team. "Everything went smooch and everybody bad a good time," Doyle said of that championship experience. During the winter months. Doyle turned his ethletidsm towards the hard courts and played two yean u a guard-forward on the vanity basketball leant. Not the tailest of the tree,. Doyle used hustle to compensate for his lack of height. "It's just the way 1 play, aggreuive." Doyle said. "My dad (LeRoy) always said you've got lo be aggressive. The biggest memory from hit prep hoop career wu when teammate Dave Liu sank a buzzer-beating shot lo defeat Tri-Unity during their senior stanzas Baseball just might be Doyle's best sport. A three-year varsity performer. Doyle saw action al shortslop, pitcher and thiidbaat. He earned All-OK Blue and All-Barry County honor, along with leading hi, Trojan team in homeruns. Aa a senior. Doyle hit 357 2 Golfers 1o Scramble GI N RIDGE GOLF COI RSE • Clinically Trained Pharmacists • Continuity of Your Healthcare Transition From Hospital to Home • Free Blood Pressure Monitoring • Over-the-Counter Medications • Pharmacist/Patient Medication Counseling • Computerized Medication Records and Tax Records SrotM of Michigan and deter ibed a* follow*. 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Mon.- Fri. 8:30a.m.-6p.m., Sat. 9a.m.-lp.m. TO: THE RESIDENT* AND PROPERTY OWNER* OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWN­ SHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSON*: nasiings, m ten i part. • Senior Citizen Prescription Discount 10% os/ioo NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tMt tho Homo to bo ------ r--*------« I--I--A. 1— A--a-rd l> - A-rM- .-t-. —COasenOOfwO liaCIvQO, Hr DvvUV, LfW TOIIQWrlif|p- • A Complete Line and Access To AU Home Medical Equipment ano After playing two yean of high school basketball. Young, turned to the sport of »resiling. By bis senior year. Youngs acquired the wrestling moves that he needed to become successful in the sport aa well 'Wrestling made me more nervous; it's just you out in front of everybody else." Youngs said. Youap will major in criminal justice at Wayne State, something that he dreamed about as a child. In grade school. Youngs drew a picture that revealed bis career intention and has carried that goal with him ever since. He has already gone through the training regimen that cadets are required to take. The Youngs family has always been active in the Saxon sports scene, from his grandparents Buzz and Gladys, lo his parents Steve and Mary to his brothers Chase wd Chris... the Youngs name is synonymous with Hastings High athletics. Still. Ed Youngs did not feel any preasare lo cany on the family tradition. He did so by being himself. "It didn't come from my family; who you become is who you become." Youngs said. "I enjoy sports just as much as they did and I didn't have a problem with IbUowing in thei r footsteps." RUTLAND CMARTM TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, RNCMOAN Barry County's First and Only Drive-thru Pharmacy roue HUHoato uvihtssh <444.41744) 00UA4S "Everybody stuck together this year; the team went out and did it u a team." Youngs said of his final football fall with the Saxons. Now. Youngs is preparing for a bright college career at Wayne Stale University. Wayne Stale just hired a new coach, former Ferri, Stale assistant Barry Fagan, and went 2-9 a season ago. Youngs realizes that more hard work will be required if he is to make the transition from being an impact player m high school to a major contributor for the Tartar grid squad. "I'm more nervous, (after) going through high school as one of the lop players.' Youngs said. Til be taking hits more than I'm used to." in track and field. Youngs threw both the shot put and the discus. He admits that aa a freshman, his efforts in specifically the shot were not all that great, bta by the time his season year concluded Youngs has mawrred the craft. Al the Clasa B Stale finals. Youngs finished sixth with a throw of 51-3. 490M PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Henning Commission reoorvos the right to recommend changes In the proposed ordinan­ ces end lo make Its recommendation to tho Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following tho public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon seven (7) days notice to tho Rutland Charter Township Clerk, tho Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids end services al tho public hearing to Individuals with disabilities Individuals requiring auxiliary aid* or services should contact the Township Clerk al the address or telephone number listed below All Interested persons are invited to bo present at the iforesald time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed smondmonts. BARBARA BEDFORD, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2441 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 4MM (414) MS21M �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 19, 1997 DOYLE, continued from page 11 with 7 dingers and 37 RBI. Tim Penfield, Middleville's varsity baseball coach, calls Doyle "one of the premier hitters in our league." "A good eye for the ball," is how Doyle explains his baseball talents. "I just wish that I would have lifted the weights a little bit more." Most star athletes are either boisterous or reserved. Doyle said that he is probably somewhere in between. Doyle would like to attend Grand Rapids Junior College in the fall and study mechanical engineering. He has also not left out playing baseball at the school. Which Caps made it to the Bigs? Ter Meer qualifies fourth in feature race; Bush is fourth High, of Delton, finished ninth in the Doom Enduro Series, an event that featured a handful of local drivers. Hastings' Gary "Buzz" Storm, with Brad Shellenbarger as a passenger, motored his way to a 16th place finish. Darwin Bergakker. of Middleville, had a little bit of trouble and wound up 19th. And the "new guy" — Hastings* Bob Warner — finished 20th. John Ter Meer finally got that c "mechanical monkey” off his back and qualified as the fourth fastest car in the Factory Stock field at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Ter Meer, currently 23rd in points, opened in ninth in the fast dash and finished a very strong fourth. In the feature race, the Gun Lake driver began in the 11th position and took 13th. Other locals competing in the Factory Slock class were Brian Bergakker and Brad BERLIN Shellenbarger. Bergakker. 18th in points, had his best qualifying run ever and was the sixth fastest in the field. The Middleville driver started seventh in the fast dash and crossed the finish line in II th. In the feature event, however, he finished 22nd due to some mechanical trouble. Shellenbarger. 21st in points, started second in his heal and finished near the front in fourth. The Hastings* native finished 17th in the feature after he started in the 22nd position. Lake Odessa's Steve Carter, 10th in points, did not compete in the Saturday's action. Two other local drivers — Ron Rnkbeiner and Gabe High — tested their talents in two other classes. Fmkbciner, 19th in the Super Late Model point standings, started fifth in his heat and wound up in sixth place. In the feature. Middleville's Fmkbeiner started 19th and due to a mechanical problem ended up 23rd. Gabe High, 13th in the Limited Late Model points, was the pole sitter in the fast dash and finished third in that event. High also grabbed the pole in the feature, but finished in 14th. GALESBURG Gabe High, fresh off a solid performance at Kalamazoo on Saturday, was still tn gear Hastings* Joe Bush was fourth in the 40lap Late Model Stock car event on June 14 and is currently fifth in the point standings. Bush finished behind winner Tim DeVos, Ken Warner and Randy Sweet . He now has 258 points, while front-runner DeVos has 258 points. Rob Lewis, of Middleville, was involved in a racing accident during the event, but escaped without serious injury. Lewis is 12th in points with 133. Gun Lake's Bob Holley is seventh in points with 231 after a seventh place finish last weekend. Holley was third behind Ken Warner and Johnny Benson Jr. at the June 11 special event, while Bush captured 11th place. Dave Sensiba, of Middleville, stands in 22nd place in the point standings with 59. A Night of Fun will be run at Berlin this Saturday, a night that will include the spring championship races. Practice is at 2 p.m., lime trials are 4 p.m. and the preliminary event is set for 7 p.m. 1-96 Jim Maxim was 12th and Jake Meyerink 16th in the IMCA Modified main race. Meyerink won beat one, while Maxim finished second in heat two. In the Sprints division, Charlotte's Mike Daggett wound up 22nd in his feature. The second leg of the Budweiser triple crown featuring the AMA Grand National John Ter Meer, and his white No. 25 car, found the track a little smoother last weekend and used that adrenaline to qualify near the top in the feature event. Middleville's Kevin Doyle had 7 homeruns In his senior year and also quarterbacked his team to a share ol the O-K Blue football title. SOCCER, continued from page 10 Jaime Robbini (Middleville) A junior striker. Robbins made All-OK Rainbow honorable mention with 10 goals and 3 assists. In district play, the Trojan captain scored 5 goals including 2 and the game-winner in double overtime versus rival Caledonia. Melissa Rader (Lakewood) Registered over 60 shots for her Viking team with 3 goals and I assist. A sophomore co-captain. Ruder was selected to the Capital Circuit second team. The Midfielders Coreea Barber (Middleville) Middleville Coach Steve Evans calls his junior standout an attacking midfielder who was his best player in regards to ball control. Provided solid play from behind Middleville's front line. Angie Schiedel (Delton) All-KVA this senior helped to control the games for Coach Mark Carlson's Panthen A center mid-fielder and a captain. Jeanie Stafford (Lakewood) 3 goals and I assist. Stafford played all over from midfield, lo forward to fullback. Viking Coach Sean McNatt says of Stafford "a good player who looks for opportunities." The Defenders Mylea deGoa (Hastings) The Sasons recorded 7 shutouts in 1997 and a lot of that has lo be because of deGoa's ability lo clear the ball from out of the back. A sweeper for the last three spring campaigns, deGoa scored a goal and made 2 assists this pest spring. Made the conference first team and drew special praise from the Forest Hills Central coach whose team competed for the Class A Slate championship. Summer Gillons (Hastings) Could score when needed. Gillons was given the team's "MVP" award because of her hard work al fullback. Named to OK White first team, the junior captain collected 3 goals and 3 assists. Barb Traer (Middleville) Regarded as a "field captain" by Coach Evans the junior sweeper provided outstanding play from her defensive position. The Goalkeeper (Middleville) A two-time All-OK Rainbow pick, Scbondelmayer managed 4 sbutoou in the Middleville goal. The senior captain had a goals-against average of 1.73. Allowed just 4 goals in three district tournament games, including the 2-1 triumph against the Scots during district action. Question No. 12 in our Weal Michigan Whitecaps trivia contest should be a simple one for all of those dedicated fans out there. The question: As of the eaadaaiaa of the 1994 season, name the only two Whitecaps players that have played la the Major League? (Here is a hint there are two players?) If you have a correct answer, contact sports edilor Jim Jensen al the J-Ad Graphics office (945-9554. exL 227) and receive four free tickets to an upcoming Whilecaps contest. The tickets are undated reserved and will need to be redeemed al the stadium box office for tickets to a specific Whitecaps contest All ticket exchanges are based upon availability. Best of hick, nor; let's play ball. Eight Barry County soccer players are recognized as honorable memion: Christy Benham (Lakewood) Just a freshman. Benham recorded 3 shutouts and made 156 saves as Lakewood's goalkeeper. Made 28 saves in one regular season contest. Named honorable mention by Capital Circuit. Traci Heffelbower (Hastings) Voted "Most Improved" after booting in 5 goals and assisting on 8 more Saxon goals. Described as an intense and unselfish passer by Coach Mepham. the junior forward was a valuable performer in her second spring on vanity. Jenny Norria (Hastings) Matched up against the fastest forwards on the opposing teams, the junior fullback handled most comer kicks, scored a goal and assisted on another. Kerrie O'Keefe (Delton) Made countless saves including a diving save on a penally kick against Lakewood. The junior keeper was tabbed as honorable mention All-KVA. Missy Pare (Ddtan) A center midfielder. Pare was a major contributor in getting the team's offense started and providing strong defense. A junior captain. Lindsey Reed (Delton) Scored goals against Lakewood and Wayland as a freshman midfielder. According to Coach Carlson, a major contributor. Nikki Schiedel (Delton) This speedy sophomore provided much of the Panthen' offense from her forward post. Katie Willison (Hutings) Had a career low goals against average in her junior year, Willison had 7 rhutouu in the Saxon goal. All-OK White honorable mention and shared the team's "MVP" award. 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Michigan and who died March 19. 1996. Creditors of the do co os od are notified that oil claims against tho estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representatives or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal roprosentot Ivo within 4 months of tho date of publkotion of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Juno 12. 1997 ■abort L. Byington (P77621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (818) 945-9557 Maris Zolmonis 1440 Northwood Drive Dolton Ml 49046 (6/19) ' �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 19, 1997 — Page 13 Record attendance reported at Father's Day car show This stately 1951 Pontiac was one of many classic cars at Sunday's car show. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Perfect weather, memorable cars and a new attendance record marked Sunday's annual Fa­ ther’s Day car show at Charlton Park. About 5.800 adults and children came out under clear skies, beating the old record es­ tablished in 1992 by about 200. A total of 1.303 cars from 1980 or before were exhibited. The 1996 show had 1,179 exhibitor cars. The increase was partly at­ tributable to the giveaway of a 1925 Ford TBuckct to one show car exhibitor, in honor of event sponsor the Southern Michigan Street Road Association's (SMSRA) 30th year The Turn Key 1926 Ford Model T now jww ▼. itt/ — i.ju p.m Coll to order ond Pledge to tho Flog. Wood*. Adorn*. Foe*toe Whitaker ond Albert and It citiien* present. Approved agenda, April minute*, ond June bill*. Received correspondence. committee, treasurer* report* and 96-97 audit. Opened and awarded bid for lot* in Cloverdale to Thoma* Walker for 65 100 00 Approved: Drop Box for key*. Payment to Wolverine Paving for Oakwood and Elmwood: meet change* to the Zoning Ordinance but tome •ent bock to the Manning Commission cemetery lot transfers. purchase of more Hog holders tor cemeteries: sign for hall; varnishing baseboards in now hail: firework* permit: removal of stump* at •rush Ridge Cemetery: continuing to fund rood im­ provement* already approved for this year Adjournment at 9:30 p.m. Sylvia W. Forster Clerk Attested to by Patricio Albert. Supervisor (6-19) MCMTQAGE NOTICE FRANK G HULAIY P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COL LEO A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* boon made in the condition* of a mortgage mode by SHARON COUSINS A MARRIED WOMAN to CLAYTON AND MELBA BOLES HUSBAND AND WIFE Mortgagee dated December 16. 1994. and recorded on December 19. 1994 in Libor 621. on pogo 352 Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum el eighteen thousand ond throe hundred and eighty dollar* and forty-five cent* (B1B.3B0.45). and interest at 10.00% per annum and all legal co»t* and attorney ♦•** Under the power of the sol* contained in said mortgage ond tho statue in such cose mode ond approved, notice is hereby given that said notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of th* mortgaged premises, or som* port of them, at public venue, at the Borry County Cour­ thouse. Hostings. Michigan at 11:00 a.m. on July 3. 1997 Said premises ore situated in Village ol Nashville, Borry County, Michigan, located at 9475 West Cosgrove Rood. Nashville Michigan ond are described as A parcel of land tn the northeast 1 4 of Section 2. Town 2 North Range 7 west described as begin ning on the north line ol said section at a point 58 2/3 rods east of the northwest corner of the nor­ theast 1/4 ol said section, thence south 315 feet thence west 414 leet. thence north 315 feet, thence east 414 feet to the place ot beginning The redemption period shall be 6 month* from the date ol *uch sale unless determined abandon ed in accordance with MCI 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date ol such sale Dated May 20 1997 CLAYTON AND MELBA BOLES MORTGAGEE By FRANK G HILLARY Attorney at Low 1225 West State Street Hastings Michigan 49058 (616)945 5286 (6 19) boasts a Turtle Back, a 350 small block Chevy engine and bright yellow paint job. Wide track tires on the rear, thin front tires, and a rose etched window detail the car. It was won by Jim Dagley of Grand Rapids, who came to the show with a 1970 El Camino. A swap meet also took place at the show, with 160 vendors featuring hard to find auto pahs, crafts, shirts and more. Exhibitor award winners were selected in the following categories: • Spectator's Choice: Gordon and Vickey Reid of Nashville, with a 1934 Ford. • Long Distance Award: David Munn from Whitmore, Mich., a 406 mile distance. • Commissioner’s Award: Milt Jenks of Marshall, with a 1959 Oldsmobile convert­ ible. • Charlton Park Director’s Awvd: Larry Preadmore of Potterville with a 1929 Stutz BlackHawk. Mr. Street Rodder of the Year Dick Con­ fer of Fenton with a 1966 Pontiac convert­ ible. • Under 21 Award: Jim Berghorst of Zee­ land with a 1966 Mustang. Top five custom vehicles: Joe Fleming's 1958 Oldsmobile. Jim O'Neill's 1955 Chevy, Fred Pieri’s 1951 Mercury. Jean Shaw's 1965 Buick Riviera and Hastings resident Dennis Webb's 1968 Camaro. • Top Five antique or restored vehicles: Bob Abernathy’s 1957 Ford, Ralph Daugher­ ty's 1959 Cadillac. Ed Kuhl's 1956 Buick. Vicky Rulhroth's 1956 Corvette and Elaine Vanderplug's 1957 Ford. • Top five street rods: Bob and Bev Evans' 1931 Oldsmobile, Kelvin Patterson's 1940 Plymouth, Tom Powell's 1938 Chevy Coupe. Gary Taylor's 1932 Ford and Bob Webster's 1937 Plymouth. • Cash award of $500: Marlin Plementos of Corunna with a 1937 Chevy. • Cash awards of $100: Rowland Beute of Cedar Springs with a 1956 Buick; Art Braze! of Wyoming with a 1964 Chevy; Jack Em­ mons of Galesburg with a 1938 Chevy; Larry Gonycr of Manchester w’th a 1960 Buick; Ralph Lammers of Grass Lake with a YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF HEARING TO: The resident* and property owner* of Yankee Springe Township. Barry County, Michigan, the owners of tar J within the Spacial Aaeeeamenl District No. 18, and any other interested persons. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor ot the Township has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of Township Clerk for public examination a special assessment roll prepared by him covering all properties within the Special Assessment District No. 16 benefitted by the proposed repaving of a portion of East Parker Dnva from the South side of the bridge to the South end of the road. Said assessment roll has been prepared for the purpose of assessing the costs associated with the repaving of said portion of East Parker Drive totaling $7,275.00. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor has further reported that the assessment against each parcel of land within said district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against ail parcels of land in said district as the benefit to such parcels bears to the total benefit to all parcels of land in said district. The proposed special assessment as shown on the roll is $350 00 per parcel. For furthei information you are Invited to examine the Roll. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board will conduct a Special Meeting at the Township Hail on June 26. 1997. at 7J0 o'clock p.m. for the purpose of reviewing said Special Assessment Roll, heanng any objections thereto, and thereafter confirm­ ing said Roll as submitted or revised or amended Said roll may be examined at the office uf the Township Clerk during regular business hours and 9 00 a m to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; Friday 900 im. to noon until the time of said hearing and may further be examined at said heanng Appearance and protest at this hearing is required In order to appeal the amount ot the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal. An owner, or party in interest, or his or her agent may appear in person at the heanng to protest the Special Assessment, or may file his or her appearance or protest by letter at or before the hearing, and in that event, personal appearance shall not be required. The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at the hearing may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the Special Assessment Roil. After the public hearing is closed, the Township Board may confirm the roll as submitted or as revised or amended, may provide for payment of special assess­ ments in installments with interest on the unpaid balance, and may provide by Resolution for any and all such other matters as are permitted by law with regard to Special Assessments for street repaving. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to submit comments concern­ ing the foregoing. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Janice C. Lippart, Clark 284 N. Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 616-795-9091 Over 1,300 antique, classic and restored cars were at Chartton Park, Sunday for the annual Father's Day car show — the largest single day car show In the state. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Cars such as this drew attention from onlookers at the Sunday car show. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 1957 Ford; Brian McArthur of Lake Odessa with 1957 Oldsmobile; Ken Snyder of Battle Creek with a 1957 Chevy; Jer Swanger of Wyoming with a 1969 Chrysler; Russell Taylor of Eaton Rapids with a 1934 Chevy; and Greg Tuckey of Quincy with a 1938 Chevy. • Pre-registrants winning $50 awards: Bob Pierce of Battle Creek with a 1948 Chevy; and Sandra Willison of Saranac with a 1931 Ford. BUY IT WITH YOUR BANK IN A BOX CARD Groceries Dinner At A Restaurant WORKS LIKE A CHECK ATM CARD **2 5005 0001 Use Bank in a Box < anywhere Master Card is accepted...to pay for things like groceries, gas, dinner, entertainment and much more. You can even use your Bank in a Box • >/"■> card at ATMs worldwide. office for more information. Interested? Call any Your Hometown Bank Since 1886 Kfffusl Member FDIC �Psge 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 19, 1997 COURT N€UUS: A former Hastings man who failed to ap­ pear in court after pleading guilty in July 1995 to possession of methamphetamines, was sentenced to prison Thursday on that charge and absconding or forfeiting bond. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell said Richard L. Aldrich Jr.. 34. had been extradited back to Michigan after being ar­ rested for domestic violence. She said Aldrich had given a great deal of false information to police and probation of­ ficers and said he did not have a seriuis atti­ tude toward his offense. She asked the court to sentence Aldrich to 36 to 180 months, citing his length criminal history. Aldrich's attorney. Robert Longstreet, said Aldrich had left the state to support his son and that he was taking this very seriously. He said Aldrich wants to serve his time and get on with his life. In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Aidrich. "You wouki have been in a lot better position. Mr. Aldrich, if you had showed up for sentencing two years ago when you were supposed to." He sentenced Aldrich on the metham­ phetamines charge to 30-180 months in prison and on the absconding charge to 12 to PONTOON-24’ HARRIS HERITAGE,-40HP Mariner, power tilt, hard lop, large pontoon*, stereo, swim ladder, excellent condition, imide wint­ er itorage. Hasting*, 616-945-2043 ONEIDA FIELD MARKET June 21-22, recreational mariret place. Open 10:00 s-in. Exhibi­ tor*. coUectibks, auction, maze, entertainment, food, putt-putt golf, twilight concert. 6/21. 3 miles west of Grand Ledge, Benton Rd. P.O. Box406, Grand Ledge. Mi 48837. 517-627-7114. DELTON/HASTINGS AREA: Private, very nice. 1 bedroom home with garage. .Ml new interior, park-like setting, convenient loacatioo oo M-43.1 or 2 adult*, no children, no pets, no smoking, utilities, $450 a month plus deposit 616^64-4983._______________ LAKEFRONT WALL LAKE, DELTON Modern 2bd, one year lease, references and depo­ sit. Phone evenings or weekends. Call 616-6234218. 1N4 CAMERO BERLINETTA while, V4, automatic, runs food, excellent motor, always Marta, original owner, rare find, priced to rail. $2.225. Call 61fr66449(3 (Pine Late). 1991 CHRYSLER NEW YORKE* SALON, 33L V-6, aato, air, p/s. prt>, pfw, pH, caaactle, 4-dooc. tilt, entire, split front teas, Burgundy, excellent condition, 110,000 miler, NADA $5900, Mkin, $4800 oeo, timtnn_____ WELL MAINTAINED good looking maroon Mercury Sable, 1992. $7.400.616-945-3477, no caUa after (pm. 48 months in prison. The sentences are to be served consecutively. In other Circuit Court business last week: • James A. Dietzel. 18. of Nashville was sentenced to jail for violating his probation. McDowell said the pre-scntcncc report was a good one and that she agreed with its con­ clusion that "he was making a downward slide lo his previous activity. She noted Dietzel is facing heart surgery and concurred that may have some bearing on his actions and added that she was willing to make an allowance, "with the caution to Mr. Dietzel that this is a unique situation." She said if Dietzel had not been facing surgery, she would have recommended a prison term. Dietzel's attorney, Terry Knoll, said there have been significant changes in Dietzel's al­ titude now but agreed. "He's a little short sighted right now about his plans for the fu­ ture." In imposing sentence. Fisher said the surgery provided at least some explanation for Dietzel's performance on probation. "If you don't change your ways, you're on your way to prison." Fisher warned Dietzel. "I hope [surgery ] was the reason and it was- GARDENER Degreed, exper­ ienced, ark for Maty. 616-945-9712 ABANDONED FACTORY BETO’S wrong color, on huge 3 ■rd 4 bedroom mobile homer. Curaom built liar washed, 1st time borne btyen program available, will relocate free if necerawy. No payment until January of 1997. l-IOO347-0035 Wot Mich. $2M TO $5«9 WEEKLY from your hoene mailing cincalan for a telephone company. Emy! Reapectablel FI7PT. No experi­ ence needed. Can AT Access. 1-80Q-426-30I5 24Hrs. (529 WEEKLY, mailing company letters from home, many poritiem rvailable, eery, no experience needed, free info, call American Pnbliehere. 1-100-426-3026, esL 1400 24 hn CARD OF THANKS Thanks lo an who cared for me a my recent atay in Pennock Hospital Jeanme for being there and all who slopped in. Special thanka to Dr's Dingea and Hoffman. ____________ May Ann Keaa THANK YOU How do we thank yon enough to show our heartfelt gratitude for your presence, gifts, carts and moally your love and caring at our 50th wedding anniversary open home. God has richly blessed aa with desr friends and family. We do thank you from the boriomof our hearts. May God blear. Bill * Neva Cordray HELP WANTED AccapNng applications for part-Nm* Retail Sates. Must be able to work well with the public. Apply in person at... HODGES JEWELRY 122 W. State Street. Hastings PUBLIC NOTICE Date: June 19,1997 Permit No. MI0020575 Hastings WWTP The Michigan Department ot Environmental Quality proposes to rswaue a discharge permit to tho: City of Hastings. 102 South Broadway. HssOngs, Michigan 49056 lor a taoMy located at 225 North Cass Street. Tho applicant coSects and treats domestic and mdustnai wastewater from the City of Hastings. The applicant dis­ charges treated wastewater to the Thomappie River in the NW 1/4. of toe NE 1/4 of Section 18. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. Barry County The draft permit indudes the foSowtng modricabons to the previ­ ously issued permit: Revised Effluent hmttabons lor a proposed increase n facfly decharge Comments or objections to the draft permit received by Juty 21. 1997, be considered tn toe final decision to issue the permit Persons desring information regarttng toe draft permit, proce­ dures tor commenting, or requesting a heanng, should contact: Kevwi C. Cook. Permits Section. Surface Water Quality Division. Deparknent of Environmental Quality. P.O. Box 30273. Lansing, Mchigan. 46909, telephone 517-335-4129. Copies of toe public notice, tact sheet and draft permit may be obtained at toe Surface Water quality Division Grand Rapids Ostnct Office located on the 6to Floor of toe Grand Rapids State Office Buitkng. 350 Ottawa Street N.W. Grand Rapids. Michigan. 49503. Telephone: 616-456-5071 AKC ROTTWELLBR PUPHES: 945-3754 n't just another rationalization of your be­ havior." He sentenced Dietzel to 10 months in jail and credit for 185 days served, and granted re­ lease for medical treatment. • Steven R. Austin. 19, of Middleville was sentenced lo jail and extra probation lime for violating his probation. McDowell said when Austin was Tint sen­ tenced. he had been granted youthful offender status and within a week had committed his first probation violation. She naked that youthful offender status be revoked, saying Austin had failed to report to his probation officer consistently, failed to participate tn substance abuse counseling and failed to pay court ordered fines and costs. "Up unii* .ncenlly, Mr. Austin has con­ tinued to deny he has a substance abuse problem." she said. Austin's attorney, Frank Hillary, said it is true Austin has violated probation but was going to Barry County Substance Abuse for an assessment. He said Austin had held a steady job since his last time in couit. Hillary added Austin is manic-depressive, for which his medication has not been set right and led lo "self-medication." He said he believed five months in jail would still make an impact on Austin even while maintaining youthful offender status. In imposing sentence. Fisher said, "Mr. Austin. I'm sorry h's come to the point where I have to club you over the bead with a 2x4 lo gel your attention " He said Austin had to this point "thumbed your nose" at probation officers and the court and was not willing lo work on probation. He sentenced Austin to an extra year of probation with five months in jail and credit for 36 days served. ATTENTION GOLFERS, Next to Hastiags Country Club. 1531 Liberty Lane, Cherry HUI Estates. Itnmediste possession. Immaculate condominium. Carpeted 2-3 bedroom, 23 baths, beautiful kitchen, family room, bar, office. 2 car garage. Lot* of cloeeti A storage. By Owner 616-948-9359. • Jesse J. Bardwell. 25. of Middleville, was scheduled for a July 7 trial. He is charged e.th third degree criminal sexual conduct with a teenage girl and a being a second time habitual offender. A July 2 hear­ ing was scheduled on a prosecutor's motion to introduce information about Bardwell's CHEBOYGAN COUNTY: 10.02 beautiful hilly acre* with fantastic views. Wooded with oak, nuple and beech trees, short walk to State land, remote hunt­ ing and camping. $17,500; $500 down; $215/mo; lift land contract. Northern Land Company, 1400-968-3188 or wwwzkorthenilandco.com. • Michael G. Allen. 43, of Bellevue, pleaded no contest to driving while impmredProseculors dismissed a third offense drunk driving charge that a jury had been hung on. Prosecutors also agreed to recommend a jail cap of 90 days. Sentencing was scheduled for July 17. prior offenses. I BUY MORTGAGES AND LAND contracts for cash. Doo t discount your mortgage note or contract, call firsL Jack (voice­ mail) 616-792-7741. Leave name, number, best times to be reacted. EXPERIENCED CLIMBER NEEDED for local tree service. 7214733 HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak SL, Freeport, Ml EOE PROGRESSIVE COMPANY SEEKS person with good work ethics and team skill* to work in * small home setting for people with developmental disabilities. Call 945-9613. Starting pay $6.00 per hour._____________ SUBWAY OF HASTINGS IS HIEING FOB PART-TIME, poxubly full tine. Mun be 16 or older, apply in penoo, no phone calls plesse. BASSY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE, AU mikes A models, over 30 yean experience. Cell 1-888-498-9137/616-948-9137 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, biremcnU, leptk system. Finish grading, also bulling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hn; Doo Vcner, 795-7830____________ HESTEBLY TBEE SERVICE trimming nnd removed, slump grinding, resett­ able rates, free citimalci. insured, bucket track. Call Randson. 616-945-2545. PAINTING HOUSES, BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING, etc. Reasonable rales, free estimates, insured. Call Randson Westerly Painting and Tree. 616-945-2545. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Fttimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Win clean homes, offices, collages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Lansing man charged in assault ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A Lansing man has been scheduled for a June 26 sentencing on two counts of domestic violence after Barry County Sheriff's deputies investigated June 7 complaint in the 4500 block of Circle Inn Drive. Deputies said they found the victim crying uncontrollably and complaining of pain. They said she told them she had a cancer tumor in her stomach and that the suspect. Larry L. Ledesma, 35, had hit her in the stomach several times during the assault. The victim told deputies she had been sleeping and was awakened by Ledesma striking her in the head. When she was able lo get up and go the kitchen, she said Ledesma followed her into the kitchen and continued the assault. The victim told deputies her daughter came to assist her and was hit in the face by Ledesma. He then continued assaulting the victim, pushing her into a closet, breaking the door from the hinges and continuing to hit her. When asked by deputies, the daughter and another child confirmed the victim's story. Deputies found Ledesma passed out in the living room and attempted to wake him with no success. They said they identified him through his tattoos and hair style. Deputies ted Ledesma transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment of possible alcohol poisoning, but Ledesma refused examination and treatment. Charge* sought in domestic abuse YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff's deputies are requesting domestic assault charges against a 30-year-old Wayland man, following a June 11 domestic abuse complaint in the 12000 block of Barry Lane. The victim told deputies the suspect entered the bedroom and demanded sex from ter. When she refused, he grabbed her by the arms, forced her against the bedroom wall, and threw her onio the bed. When she began screaming, he told her to shut up and hit her in the shoulder. She told deputies she then bit him in tlte hand, whereupon he got up and yelled at her for a few minutes. The victim told deputies this has happened in the past. She said they have a child together and Che courts have said that if one of the parents moves out. the other gets custody. Both the victim and the suspect say they can't continue to live together, but neither wants to lose custody. When questioned by deputies, the suspect said he grabbed the victim out of frustration and tried to force himself on her, though he later recanted said he only tried to push ter a little. The suspect told police he believed the only reason the victim was involving the police was so she could have some leverage on him regarding their child. Woman accused of assault and battery HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are seeking an assault and battery charge against a 27-year-oU Hastings woman following an investigation of a June 9 incident in the 600 block of E Grand Street The victim told police he was visiting a family member when another resident of tte home and he became involved in a verbal confrontation over a necklace he was wearing, that she accused him of stealing. During the argument, he said the woman pushed him down, slapping him and pulling his hair. While she was pulling his hair, he said tte suspect grabbed his ear ring, causing his ear to rip slightly. The victim's spouse was also at the home at the time and police said she stated basically the same thing he did. When questioned by police, the suspect admitted taking the necklace back, but denied pushing or assaulting the victim. She staled the victim grabbed her by the hair and pinned her against the wall after she took the necklace. Juveniles held tn St. Rose burglary SATURDAY JUNE 21ST: Fine Lake annual garage sales. Miscellaneous items, from 9am until-_______________________ TWO FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Cnb. toddler beds, lots of boy* clothes, many misc. items. 1511 N. Church SL, Hast­ ings., Saturday, 9-?. POLIC€ BEAT: Fred H. Irwin HASTINGS - Fred H. Irwin, age 96, of Hast­ ings, passed sway Friday, June 13, 1997 at Titornapple Manor. Mr. twin is survived by his dauglner, Shir­ ley (Bruce) Canlie ot Grind Rapids; a gnndaughter, Carol (William) McClymom of Grand Rapids; a grandson, David (Arnie) Cande at Bellview, Washington; three great grandchil­ dren, Kathy, Kimberly and Brian; Mo nieces. Beryl Hamilton of Plainwell and Louise Sarver of Olympia, Washington and many Hastiags, Gun Lake and northern Michigan friends. Private family services were bald Saturday, June 14, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Dr. Bufford W Coe officiated. Burial took place at Pinora Township Cemetery in Reed City Memorial contributions may be made to die Tbtxnappie Manor Activities Fend. Reinder Depon DELTON - Reader Dupoe, age 79, of Delton, passed away Sunday, June I. 1997 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Dimon was bora July 31,1911 in Grand Rapids-He had been a resident of this area all his life. He served his country during WWH in the Navy. Mr. Dupon was the Hope Township Super­ visor for several yean retiring in 1981. He wu a member and Decoc of the Orange­ ville Baptist Church and a member ot die Gideons. Mr. Dupon wu preceded in death by a son. Richard Dupon in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Caroline, his two children and their spouses, Ryan and Jean Dupoe at San Carlos, California and Linda and Ken Haller of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; six grandchildren, Rick and Melanie Dupoe, Seth and Andrew Haller and Daniel and Nicho­ las Dupon; a great grandson, Zachary Paul Dupon; bis brothers and sisters and their spouses, Lincoln and Millie Dupon of Gun Lake, Angeline and Henry VanGoor of Grand Rapids, Thressa Zwien of Cutlerville; Ernes and Gladys Dupon of Morrison Lake, Daniel and Barb Dupon and William Dupon, all of Grand Rapids; his daughter-in-law, Paulette Dupon; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dick and Ruth Langervdd, Neil Langervdd, Janna Stuut, Carl and Janet LangerveM. Al and June Langerveld and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Friday, June 20, 1997 at the Orangeville Baptist Church with Putor Dan Bowman speaking. Burial look place Monday, June 16,1997 in the family plot in Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Menrorial contributions may be made to the Orangeville Baptist Church Building Fund or the Gideons. Arrangements were made by Rupert, Durham, Marshall and Gren Funeral Home, Plainwell Chapel. HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arrested two juveniles and released a third lo her parents for a breaking and entering of SL Rose Church June 11. A witness told police he and another person had been unloading chain and tables into the church when they decided to check on some noises coming from tte church basemenL When they arrived in the basement, they found Christmas lights hanging on a wall and a table with three place settings. The two workers again heard voices and called out to tte voices, after which they heard things breaking and ran upstain. As they reached tte top of the stain, they saw two teenage girls running from tte church and were able to catch one. The girl told police she and another girl and a boy had entered the church through m unlocked front door. They looked around and went into tte basemenL where they found a television and radio, which they set up. She told police the boy left, while she and the other girl found food in a refrigerator, which they heated to make dinner for tte boy. The second girl called the church to find out what was happening to the first and wm persuaded to come to the church for questioning. She and the boy arrived and both admitted to being in the church with the first girt. She said after the two witnesses had come down to the basement, she and the first girl ran up the stairs and dipped their shoulders to force down a solid oak door. The door was broken into three or four pieces. Police are seeking charges against the teens that include breaking and entering, illegal entry and malicious destruction of property over $100. No suspects in Page elementary theft MIDDLEVILLE — Middhville Police officers said there are no suspects in the June 5 theft of money from a Page Elementary teacher. The teacher told police her purse containing $400 cash had been hanging in the cloaet and she had left a note on her desk reminding her to deposit the money. After school, she discovered the money missing The theft occurred during Page Elementary's Field Day and there had been many chil­ dren, parents and other adults in and out of the school. Middleville Police were unable lo locate any witnesses. TK Middle School burglarized MIDDLEVILLE — Middleville Police investigated a burglary of the ThonuppieKellogg Middle School that occured sometime between 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, and 5:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 11. Police said a school secretary had found broken sections of glass to the office door and several items were taken from drawer. The items included prescription bottles of Ritalin, inhalers and pain killers, an envelope with keys to lockers, an envelope for the book store containing cash, a band fund money envelope, an envelope with money from lost locks, envelopes with checks and a petty cash box with an unknown amount of cash. The culprits are believed lo have entered the school through an unlocked window leading into a classroom. While inside, the subjects also went into the principal's office, rummaged through drawers and took 50 cents. They went into a teacher’s lounge where they took a bag of pop cans, carried it upstairs and placed it on a floor near the custodian s office. They then rummaged through the office and took the cans back to the teacher's lounge. The burglars are then believed to b-.ve left through a gymnasium door that leads into an alley. Alcohol may be factor in accident JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A Hastings woman suffered very minor injuries in a June 15 traffic accident on M-37 south of Bristol Road. Barry County Sheriff's deputies said Kelly L. Eggers. 21. was south bound when she went off the road to the right and struck two mailboxes. She told deputies she fell asleep and went off the road Deputies said Eggers admitted to consuming two beers two hours before the crash, but she refused to take a preliminary breath test. Eggers was cited for careless driving and refusing to take the preliminary breath test. Deputies believe alcohol was a factor in the accident. Freeport man cited in accident CARLTON TOWNSHIP — Michigan Stale Police troopera cited a Freeport man following a June 13 accident al the intersection of Usbome Road and M-43. Troopers raid Michael S. Hammond. 25. was southbound on Usbome Road when he continued through a stop sign and the T- interjection, entering a ditch and from lawn of a home, coming to rest after hitting a tree. ____ Hammond and his passenger Ronald R. Rathka, Jr.. 19. of Freeport, were transported by Mercy Ambulance lo Pennock Hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries. Hammond told troopers he frequently travels Usbome Road to M-43. but was unable to recognize his location due to heavy fog. Hammond was cited for violation of basic speed law and failing to wear a seal belt. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-06-26.pdf 99480e55bebaa886aeaeacf6e6bba6d7 PDF Text Text City budget nearly $3 million Tips on coping with gypsy moths Lakewood principal goes to Northview See Page 2 SeePage 3 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 H’.STINGS PUBUC UERARV 121 S CHCt’CH SI WStmffi M. 43958 18,3 ANNER THURSDAY. JUNE 26, 1997 VOLUME 1*4. NO 26 News Briefs by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor At night, when it's quiet, the Cooklin family can actually hear gypsy moth caterpillars chewing tree leaves at their West Green Street home in Hastings. Earl and Joyce Cooklin say the caterpillars and their droppings are a terrible nuisance. They are not alone in their misfortune. Gypsy moth caterpillars are beginning to take a toll on trees on Cass. Walnut. Green and other streets in Hastings and in other spots mound Barry County. Most trees survive defoliation, but experts at Michigan State University say survival depends on tree vigor before the leaves have been completely chewed off. Tree species is another variable. Pine and spruce, for instance, cannot produce new needles after defoliation and are subject to being killed by gypsy moth pests. The Cooklins and other families are on the defensive because they've learned from the county's MSU Cooperative Extension office that there are ways that residents can win talk eboa NAFTA. GATT aM foe araggia of the Araaricra family fararar Nashville wig have its first Saaaer fest for Kids this weakead. Friday, Sat antey rad Seaday. The action starts at 7 pm. Friday with a dance a the VFW, wMeh will indude door prizes and Ito syncing. Thne-onnMeebakaMLeoalaoSbun sad a wa»-*-tboa wilt ran thtags Samday a I am. Wildhfo aoums wU follow a 9, crafts win be on daplay from 10 am. Io 5 pm, and 10 o'dock alao will start kids'gaaaes. a biock4oag bake sale, three-legged end suck races, free throw shooting, softball throw, hockey tHpahnr etc. A tremas bent, pilch for gifts, lock­ up, face printing end hraershort will lake piece a II and punk pms and kick win be a 11:30. Noon will bring meric in Putnam Past with performers sack m Ike Gospel Singers, New Melodairs, Bob Barnett. Lynn McCully. Kim Fagan. Ike ChapeTTones, Daryl Canjar. Sonny Mooremd Atm Wowwxyh The games will end a ahoa 4 and m Outboard bm metion win start a 9. Sunday's activities win sun a 10 am. with crafts, mounts and games downtown. A tag of war will be at 11:IS and a fise depenmem water ball contest will be at wore The fan win flank ap wftk drawings Joyce CookMn end daughter Margo show the gypsy moth ceterpMere that they have captured on a bend of burlap doth wrapped around a tree in their front yard Earl CookMn removes and destroys the caterpillars daily by scraping them into a bucket of soapy water. by Devid T. Youug Edhor The sale of City Hall is not a "done deal." The Hastings City Council Monday night voted to discontinue negotiations with a real estate firm representing Rite Aid pharmacies and begin new talks with Barry County. The move is the latest chapter in the con­ tinuing saga that has taken many twists and turns. The city last sumn«er announced it would move into what is now the MainStreet Sav­ ings Bank building early in 1998 in an effort to gain more space for city services, particu­ larly the potice department Ti»c present City Hall building al the corner of Broadway and Stale Street and the house immediately west then were put up for sale. The properties were appraised at just under $410,000, but when City Council members learned that a commercial interest was will­ ing to offer $500,000, they decided to put City Hall up for sale by public bid and that amount was to be the minimum offer. Meanwhile, Barry County had made its first offer at $385,000 and later upped it to $425,000. The city responded by deciding to continue plans for the public bid, but low­ ered the minimum bid amount to $425,000 cash, plus considerations involving ocher property. The county's third and latest offer was $265,000 cash, plus the Commission on Aging building, which it valued at $170,000. The city opted instead to begin negotia­ tions with Ludwig and Karas of Farmington Hills, which represents Rite Aid, at the $500,000 price. Since then there has been growing public Sac CITY HALL. cont. on pact 13 Circus Is coining vnanton rani Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two combat the destructiveness of the caterpillar pests. Basically, it's a labor intensive fight. The Cooklins, for instance, have wrapped each infested tree with a strip of burlap fabric with the top part folded down over the bottom half. This was suggested by MSU because some of the caterpillars in search of a secluded daytime resting spot will hide under the flap of the band of doth. Then, at least once a day. Earl Cooklin has the mission of removing the caterpillars from underneath the draped burlap and destroying them by putting them into a bucket of soapy water. "Nobody (in the family) wants to do it," he lamented. He also has become the chief driveway and sidewait cleaner. The droppings make a terrible mess. It's kind of gross," be said. The droppings accumulate quite rapidly — just hours after hosing them off, it's time to repeat the cleaning. Sec GYPSY MOTHS, cont. page 13 County back in hunt for buying City Hall and gifts a 3 p.m. Proceeds win be need to benefit chil­ drm in the comaumity. The Walker Brothen hometown tested circas will have two performances, at 5:30 and 7:30 pjn. Monday. Jone 30, at Historic Chariton Park. The public is welcome to rows, free of charge, to a tent-raisiag at 9 a.m. Monday The acts scheduled io appear inchide dancing horses, trained poodles, Asian r lrphmti. the aerial swing and ballet on the Spanish web ropes, the trampoline, acrobatics, the foot juggling Risley Act and downs. The circus midway will be open one hour before each pei fm mance. The mid­ way fun will include a petting too, moon bounce, pony ndes, popcorn, cot­ ton candy, sno-cones, hot dogs, peanuts and soft drinks. Tickets may be purchased in advance by Sunday June 29, at the Charlton Park Museum office, (open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m ), WBCH Radio, the FeL pausch Food Centers in Hastings and Delton, Pastoor’s in Middleville and Carl's Supermarket in Nashville. Advance tickets cost $6 apiece for adults ages 13 and older and $8 on the day of the show. Children 12 and under will get in free when adult tickets are purchasedin advance. The circus is serving as a fund-raiser for Chariton Park's plan's for restoration of the Upjohn House and bam. PRICE 50- Gypsy moths plague Hastings and Barry County The iBondUy Piral HWay pragna win be held ant soak <a My 11 becaaa Jaty 4 a a boMay. The aeries of fcrwa, apaaaoeed by the Barry Couaty Daaaocsadc Coaaaallee. usually is held al wool oa (he.flrat Friday of every aaoauh at the Tfoxaaa Jefferson Hail, corazr of Green sad Wfenoa streets ia Haatiafs. The speaker for the aesl pripaa wil be Carl McDvrio of Haa* pruiiliM of the Michigan Farmers Uaioa, who NaahvMe ready ‘ Public invited to Student Showcase Friday Participants in the Thomappte Arts Counoirs Youth Theatre Workshop are rehearsing for a Student Showcase to be presented at 2 p.m. Friday on the outdoor stage at Fish Hatchery Park. From left are Rachael Stowril, Kathryn Safia and Emily Heath who were practicing a scene from 'Peter Pan.* Seventeen students are enrolled In the program, and they wM show what they have learned during the Showcase, which will include some scenes from Charke Brown, Afca In Wondertand and Little Women plus some demonstrations of drama games. Cake and punch will be served after the program, ‘ft's been an exciting two weeks despite the hot and humid weather conditions,* said Norma Acker who is the instructor with Francesca Amari. Community mourns death of Bob Casey by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School Board will appoint a replacement for newly-elected trustee Robert S. Casey. 68. who died last Friday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to school superintendent Carl Schoessel. the board's four-person executive committee is establishing a procedure for the appointment process. Once that procedure is in place, possible candidates for the position will be interviewed. Schoessel said that as of Tuesday io one had expressed interest in the position to him. Whoever is appointed will serve until next June's annual school election, at which time voters will select someone to fill the remain­ ing three years of Casey's term. Casey had just been elected to the board June 9. Slate police from the Hastings post said Casey was being treated for depression fol- See BOB CASEY, cont. on page 13 _ _ BB ■■■ Wind- HflWning and rain roared through Barry County last JX III weekend as a powerful electrical storm knocked down trees H ^| ■ O C ■■■■I I I and P°war lin®s. This home narrowly escaped damage, but ■J I 1J JI I I I — B B others were not as fortunate. For a complete story and more W ■ 11 W w® W w ww ■ ■■Illi photos, see page three of today's Banner. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 26, 1997 Bay City firm awarded jail expansion contract by Elaine Gilbert A isistant Editor Construction of a 20-bed expansion and other improvements to the Barry County Jail are expected to start by the middle of July, now that County Board of Commissioners has awarded the construction contract to Benchley Builders Inc. of Bay City. Benchley was the lowest of three bidders at $552,531. The company has said it will complete the jail expansion in 180 days. Commissioners Tuesday also accepted the low interest bid of 5.10 percent per year from Hastings City Bank to help finance the project. The county is borrowing $392,000, which it plans to pay back by July I, 2004, at a total interest cost of about $82,000. The installment purchase agreement with the bank is designated as a qualified tax exempt obligation for the purpose of "deduction of interest expense by financial institutions." News Briefs Painting workshop slated for June 28 Jenison artist Jan Upp will lead a painting workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Arts Hatchery Building in Hastings' Fish Halchery Park In "Creating from Your Research," Upp will talk about using sketches and photographs to create a painting. Those planning to attend should bring good and bad photographs, sketches, a sketch book, tracing paper, paint sup­ plies of their choice and a sack lunch. The fee for the workshop is $35 for Ans Council members and 40 for non­ members. For more information or to register, call 945-3782. Wetlands program set at bird sanctuary ■ The Kelton B'"1 Senciuery near Hickory Corner! will be boat for ■ pro­ gram on wetland plants and their value, a, wildlife habitat from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. June 28. The program's goal u to promote the significance of wetland plant,, their me in landscaping and their wildlife valuer. Admission is $3. which include, sanctuary admittance, educational mate­ rial,. bookstore discount, and refresh­ ments Pre-paid reservation, are required and space is limited. For more information, call the KBS office M (616) 671-2510. Music day camp will be July 7-11 The Thornapple Arts Council will sponsor a week-long day camp July 7­ II at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park. The camp, directed by Joe LaJoye, will be for band students entering sev­ enth or eighth grades this fall. The stu­ dents will be exposed to fundamental concepts on their instruments and there will be some small group and large en­ semble instruction. A concert will be presented at the end of the week. The camp is open to all students in Barry County. Enrollment information has been sent to band instructors in the Delton. Maple Valley, Lakewood, Thomapple Kellogg. Wayland and Hast­ ings districts. Students will be accepted in the order that their enrollment materials are re­ ceived. For more information, call LaJoye at 948-4409 or 945-9766. Chicken barbecue planned for 4th The 4th of July Veterans Association is Finalizing plans to have its chicken barbecue during the Charlton Park Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration. The event this year will start with a flag-raising ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Fri­ day. July 4. followed by the meal being served from noon to 4 p.m. under the tents in the walnut grove on the Village Green. Admission to Charlton Park July 4 will be free. Non-residents can get in for $4. There will be a charge of $1 to all veterans -nd their families for the meal. Non-veterans may eat for $2 apiece. Other activities planned for the Fourth at Charlton Park includes a watermelon eating and seed spitting contest, a baby crawl contest, water carrying relay, three-legged and sack races, pic eating and judging contest and auction, straw bale toss and needle in a haystack. The action all takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To help pay for the project, the county has a $160,000 state grant for jail expansion through the Michigan Department of Corrections. The construction contract and interest bid were accepted by the County Board on 7-0 voles. Commissioner Tim Burd was absent. The cost of the jail project includes Benchley's base bid, plus the price of including all five alternates for visiting/lobby expansion, existing toilet room repair, replacing ventilation and air conditioning, enhanced fire protection and a new clothes dryer. Because the cost for the entire project, including the alternates, was higher than the board expected, commissioners had considered eliminating some of the alternates. However. Commissioner Lew Newman said nothing was cut because it would eventually cost the county more money to add the alternates at a later date. Other bids, opened May 20, included Solid Waste panel to meet The Barry County Solid Waste Over­ sight Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, at the Barry-Eaton Dis­ trict Health Department in Hastings. Youngsters' play to be performed The Thomapple Art, Council of Barry County will sponsor a production of The Trial of Goldilocks' by the Barry County Youth Theatre Guild July 8,9, 10 and 11. The cast and crew will be made up of students in grades 6-12 from throughout Barry County, who have been rehearsing for the lari several week,. The first production will be at Maple Valley High School Tuesday. July 8: al Delton Kellogg High School Wednes­ day. July 9-. at Peace Reformed Church on M-37 north of Middleville Thunday. July 10; and al Hah Hatchery Park Fri­ day. July II. All performance, will Mart at 7 p.m Gospel featured at Showcase event An evening of gospel music, featur­ ing the Wonder Boyz, Tammy Richard­ son and Denny Myen and Friend, will be prerented at 6:30 tonight al the Muskians Showcare al Arby',. The Wonder Boyz is a six-member group from Grand Rapid, that ha, been together since 1990 The Rev Steve Reid, coordinator of the Showcare, call, them 'one of the most exciting goapel groups I’ve ever heard." Showcare veteran, Tammy Richard­ son and Denny Myer, and Friend,, now called “The Big Picture Men of Praire." also will ring gospel music. Seating at the Showcare is on a firstcome. first-served baris. Glen Miller band to play in Lake O The Glenn Miller Orchestra will per­ form in concert in Lake Odessa at 8 p.m. Saturday. July 24. The evening will start with music by the Lakewood Jazz Band, followed by one of the most successful and famous orchestras during the World War II era. The Glenn Miller Band's "Chattanooga Choo Choo" earned the first certified gold record for performing artists. The concert, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission, is made possible by donations from the business community and profits from the annual Art in the Park celebration. Donations may be sent to the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission. Atten­ tion Pam Swiler, president, 839 Fourth Ave.. Lake Odessa. Mich. 48849. Lake O Fair starts July 1 The Lake Odessa Fair will get under way Tuesday next week and will run through Sunday, July 6. Art in the Park will be on Saturday, July 5. The 63rd annual parade will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. July 2. with Les and Virginia Yonkers as parade grand marshals. This year's parade will have a theme, "Parade of the Future." Art in the Park, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Arts Commission, this year will include food and lots of ex­ hibits to see. The fair itself will feature a mud bog. harness racing, demolition derby, an­ tique tractor pull, lightweight horse pull and a special Ladies Day program Sun­ day. July 6. $598,149 from Davis Construction of Lansing; and $555,510 from TerHorsl & Rinzema of Ada. Six medium security beds and 14 beds for work release inmates are part of the jail addition plan. The expansion is expected to provide for better management of the jail population and allow the county more flexibility to he;p keep minimum security inmates working while they still serve a jail sentence. Only a limited number of beds are currently available in a separate section for work release inmates, so when those slots are full qualifying inmates can't be part of the work program. The work release program "makes good sense," Sheriff Steve DeBoer has said because the inmates can keep their jobs and help support their families in addition to defraying jail costs by contributing to their room and board expenses. Improvements to the jail kitchen and laundry were included in expansion plans because the current facilities are already used to capacity. Architect for the project is Landmark Design of Grand Rapids. Landmark recommended Benchley as the general contractor after reviewing the bids. The county received a total of five bids for interest ntes on a loan for the project. The high bidden were First of America at 5.58 percent; Eaton Federal Savings Bank, 5.75 percent; Great Lakes National Bank. 5.81 percent, and State Bank of Caledonia, 6 10 percent Where, oh, where did that little bird go? Participants in a songbird workshop held last Saturday on a farm near Prairieviie search the skies for signs of feathered critters. The workshop was held to raise awareness about migratory songbirds, whose numbers are dminishing as the result of continued destruction of their habitat and extermination campaigns in some South American countries. Those interested in obtaining more information about songbird habitat preservation or who wish to volunteer to help local conservation efforts can call the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District, 948­ 8056. . Lakewood principal takes Northview job here, to take a look at what we were doing and make significant changes in the school' and make it a better place. The teachers were willing to make that happen and they will continue the restructuring effort we started three years ago.” Those accomplishments were recognized by Gov. John Engler, who awarded Lake­ wood the “Break the Mold School” award for 1996-1997. The second reason Wood said he would miss Lakewood is the students. “We have nice kids here.” Wood said the description of his new job is very similar to the one at Lakewood. The only difference between the two is the size. Northview is a Class A school and has 1,100 students. Lakewood is a Class B school with about 800 students. Wood said Northview is in the middle of a $22 million' dollar renovation as well. Wood said he feels lucky to have been at Lakewood. “When I go to conferences and talk to: by Jmm Karat Staff Writer Lakewood High School Principal Tim Wood is resigning effective July 1. Wood said he has accepted a job as princi­ pal of Northview High School in the north­ on suburtn of Grand Rapids. He said he was not actively seeking another job and Northview was the first place he has applied. Wood added that the last principal at Northview left to take a principal position at Kentwood The main attraction for Wood to Northview is the quality of the school. Northview, according to a story in the July edition of Grand Rapids Magazine, is tied with East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills as the number one rated school in the area. “I view it as a tremendous opportunity.” he said. “I’m excited about it. There seems to be a different method of operation up there.” Wood said his hiring has been approved by the Northview Board of Education and only has a few details to work out. He said he is not part of the Lakewood Board of Education's early retirement pro­ gram. He said he would miss the quality of the staff at Lakewood. *Tve always said this is a unique school. We have a unique staff. We were able to ac­ complish a lot here.” Wood said those accomplishments include the Parents Three-Week Progress Report. Lakewood High School Principal Tim Wood shown, here speaking at the graduation ceremony last month, is leaving Lakewood for Northview High School. where every parent receives grade informa­ tion every three weeks. Wood said he was proud that the staff at Lakewood is so open to change. ”We were able, with the staff that we have other principals and listen to their stories (about problems) I feel fortunate that I don't have to deal with them.” he said. . A successor to Wood has not been decided on and he said the Lakewood School Board will open the interviews to the public. Wood has been principal at Lakewood since 1992 and was assistant principal for two years before that. Overall, he has been rt Lakewood since 1981 as a government and law teacher. He has also worked as a teacher for Grandville High School and Jonesville High School. City budget now nearly $3 million by David T. Yauag Editor The Hastings City Council, in a 5-3 vote Monday night, adopted a nearly $3 million budget for the 1997-98 fiscal year. The general fund budget includes an antic­ ipated $2,958,611 in expenditures and $3,796,360 in general fund revenue. The grand total of expenses, which in­ cludes water and sewer, street, library, police training DDA, industrial park, incubator, equipment and administrative services, is ex­ pected to be $10,020,722 while the grand to­ tal of revenues is projected at $9566.361. City Manager Howard Penrod. in respond­ ing to a question, reported that the city's au­ dited fund balance, as of June 30, 1996, was $1,219,568. He added that fund equity has increased by about $200,000 each year he has been with the city (since 1994). The fund balance is used to take care of any budget shortfalls or unexpected emer­ gency expenses. The three council members who voted against adopting the budget were Joseph Bteam, Harold Hawkins and Miriam White. Bleam said he didn't like the expenses that have been alloted for furnishings for the new City Hall, which the city will move into early next year at what is now the MainStreet Savings and Loan. "We're putting enough money into it (the move) as it is," he said. He added that he wasn't entirely satisfied with some of the wage increases for city employees. Hawkins said, "There were some things in there (the budget) that I didn't lik." but de­ clined to elaborate. White said there were some line items in the budget that she had problems with, but she wouldn't say exactly what they were. One citizen. Hugh Edmonds, spoke to the council before the budget was adopted, even though public hearings had been held before. "This budget looks excessive to me," he said. "We keep spending more money. Where's it coming from? How are we going to finance the new City Hall?" Penrod told him that the sate of the current, City Hal) site and an installment loan will' cover the city’s move, which will cost $1.72 million. The city's sale of its current homeprobably will net at least $425,000 (see re-; lated story). The city manager stressed that the move into a new City Hall will not increase taxes, rather it will be covered by existing money. CITY HALL, continued from page 1 sentiment for the city to sell to the county, preserve the City Hall building and keep the site for government rather than commercial use. Angelic Cooper appeared at a City Coun­ cil meeting two weeks ago to ask the city not to sell to Rite Aid and was told by City Manager Howard Penrod that unless Rite Aid didn't meet the terms of the sale, it was "a done deal." Last Monday night. Penrod and City At­ torney Stephanie Fekkes reported that neither the county nor Rile Aid had met the terms of the sale. Cooper and a larger group of citizens showed up at last Monday night's council meeting to press their case again. Louise Odrzywolska gave the council four reasons why she thought selling City Hall to Rite Aid is a bad idea. She said there al­ ready are five pharmacies in the city, there would be added traffic congestion al Slate and Broadway, the heart of the city would be "trashed by demolishing a stately old build­ ing and replacing it with a commercial struc­ ture, and the plans would create a "bald spot" in the city, making a hazard with water runoff. Cooper then told the council, "I'm not here to fight City Hall. I’m here to save it." She took issue with the contention that City Hall is not a historically significant building, saying it was built in 1923 by the Windstorm Company (now Hastings Mutual Insurance) during a brief prosperous period in U.S. history, sandwiched between World War 1 and the Great Depression. The build­ ing was sold to the city more than 35 years ago, but recently it hasn't been able to meet space demands, particularly for the police de­ partment. She said she and like-minded people al the meeting were there to persuade the council to reconsider the sale to Rite Aid and prevent "an 11,000-square-foot. one-story mini-strip center" at the most visible intersection in the city. She presented the city with a petition bear­ ing 389 signatures, calling for the city to re­ consider selling the building to Rite Aid. Mrs. Odrzywolska commented, "One gets the feeling that this is a business venture with no consideration for the people of thiscity. This should have been put up for pub­ lic vote." Penrod took issue with some people's no-; lion that the city acted hastily and disregarded: public opinion when deciding to negotiate: with Rite Aid. "None of this happened overnight... this was not done in a vacuum," he said. Noting there were two public hearings, he added, "We spent a lot of time to make this an open public forum." The city manager also disagreed with no­ tions that the city and county weren't getting along, saying the two parties had negotiated in good faith. "We're not at odds with each other." Pen­ rod said. James Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, asked the council Monday night to reconsider, based on his interpretation that the failure to reach a deal between the city and county was the See CITY HALL, continued on page 13 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 26, 1997 — Page 3 Rain, wind and lightning storm pound county Staff Water A powerful summer storm wrecked havoc in Barry County last weekend and resulted in a flurry of calls to Barry County E-911 Cen­ tral Dispatch. Central Dispatch director Charlie Nystrom said the 911 system normally averages about 6,000 incoming calls in a month, but in a five-hour span beginning around 7:30 p.m. Friday, the service received about 3,100 calls. Supervisor Ron McCord and dispatcher Sue Rose had been the only dispatchers scheduled to work. "They were just totally inundated with phone calls. They did a remarkable job," Nystrom said. He said other E-911 dispatchers and police officers from the Hastings City Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Department came out to help answer calls. Nystrom said most of the calls were to re­ port downed trees and power lines and that the west side of the county from Middleville to Delton was hit the hardest. He said only one house to his knowledge had a tree come through it. "There may have been many more, but reported to us. that was it." Because of the sheer volume of phone calls, Nystrom said callers who were not re­ questing emergency services for injuries or assaults were sometimes put on hold, "not to be rude, but it's just we have to see what the next call is." He said only one ambulance call was dis­ patched in the five-hour time period, to a man who thought he may be having a heart attack. Nystrom said after having to travel a circuitous route of back roads due to blocked roads, the ambulance crew found the man had decided to seek his own transportation to the hospital. Other callers offered their front-end loaders or chainsaws to assist in getting trees off the road, as phone calls reporting blocked roads continued until 6-7 a.m Saturday. "It just shows how the people of this county came together without being asked. 1 think we can be mighty proud of our com­ munity for pulling together like this," he Nystrom also singled out for praise area fire departments and the Barry County Road Commission, "who went into service and did a remarkable job." Area police agencies said they were busy during the height of the storm Friday night and early Saturday rooming, but received no calls of major significance. Sheriff Steve DeBoer said most of the de­ partment's calls were for downed trees, espe­ cially near Middleville. "We were lucky again." he said. DeBoer said a resident brought a front-end loader to help deputies move a tree out of the way and then proceeded to move four or five others. "Thai's really kind of neat and we're prob­ ably going to give him an appreciation award," DeBoer said F/Lt. Gary Newell. Michigan State Police post commander, said troopers reported simi­ lar occurrences of downed trees, but no major He said troopers responded to three or four false alarms and downed tree complaints that could be related to the weather, as well as a couple of traffic accidents that may not nec­ essarily have been weather related. "It was one of the longer electrical storms that I've ever seen." Newell said. Deputy Chief Mike Leedy said Hastings police officers also had no major complaints. "We had nothing major in the city other than branches. We really didn't get hit too hard," he said. Leedy said the worst storm damage in the city appeared to be one area where a fence was taken out and part of a garage damaged due to falling branches. Shelley Armour, a Consumers Energy employee, said a Rutland Township man went out in the storm and became entangled in a downed power line in the 3800 block of Gun Lake Road, but escaped without injury. Armour said the man had been saying in a trailer when a wind gust blew the awning off the trailer The unidentified man then left to walk up a lane to check on his mother who was in the house and ran into the power lines, laying across the lane. At least one Middleville home sustained damage from giant limbs ripped off the trunks of two trees sitting in the from yard. Homeowner Linda Garbow of 3240 N. Yankee Springs Road (M-37) said she thought a tornado had struck as she watched high winds fling tree branches against the side of her home. She was in her home shortly before 8 Linda Garbow (right) and her daughter Starr stand In front o< Gartow's storm-damaged home Saturday. Downed power lines were a particular hazard. A total of over 5,000 Barry County customers lost electricity as a result of‘ the storm. p.m. Friday night calling 911 to ask if there was a tornado warning when "I saw limbs flying through the air," she said. She and her daughter Starr screamed, she said, and just then the phone went dead. She and Stan waited out the storm at a neighbor's house, she said. The next morning, the front of her home was nearly covered with giant tree limbs. The front picture window was knocked out of its casing, and a limb hit the roof so hard it bowed the ceiling in, she said. "Everything is leaking inside." she said as she waited Saturday afternoon for insurance adjusters to show up and assess the damage. At one point Friday night, she said, "the rain was so intense I couldn't sec anything." According to Dave McIntyre, who mans the instruments for the National Weather Service recording station in Hastings, the storms dumped five inches of rain in Yankee Springs. 3.03 inches of rain in Hastings, and up to nine inches of rain in Holland and Al­ legan County. They were caused by a slow-moving, lowpressure system heading east from the west­ ern US., he said. Heavy rains were accom­ panied by high winds and hail in some areas. McIntyre said a washout was reported on Island Drive on Gun Lake Saturday rooming. "There were flash flood warnings out," he said. "The water came very quickly ." Man Berry, communications director for Great Lakes Energy, said about 100 cus­ tomers in Barry County lost electricity be­ ginning at about 7 p.m., Friday. He said most were back on by 10 p.m.. Saturday, but about 30 customers between Zeeland and Hastings did not have power restored until Sunday. Berry said that because Great Lakes Energy serves rural areas, blocked roads became their biggest problem. "That made it difficult to restore power in some areas," he said. Berry added that Great Lakes Energy lost about eight poles to wind or lightning strikes. Consumers Energy spokesperson Tim Pietryga said 5,215 customers in the county lost electricity in the storm. Consumers has a total of 20,631 customers in Barry County. Pietryga said the power outages were dis­ tributed throughout the county and that most customers had electric service restored by Sunday night. Staff writer Mary Warner contributed to this report. 4*1 ----1 - — —-J I , * —J — -------*--------vvrxM ana •grnning maoe snort wont orr —even me largest trees Scenes like this were common Saturday and Sunday in the wake of one of the worst summer storms in recent years, which pommeled Barry County last Friday night. Many people were left without power for a couple of days, there were many dangerous downed power lines and many trees were split in half by lightning, creating yard debris. Shown here are crews working at the home of Mary Anger on Heath Road. (photo provided by Mary Anger). Missing child found after intensive search A June 19 report of a missing child at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area Camp­ ground ended with the child found in a nearby tent. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said the mother of the 6-year-old girl, both from Gypsy moth tips offered for area residents The following tips to help control gypsy moths around your home are from the Co­ operative Extension Service and MSlTs Department of Entomology and Department of Agriculture: • Physical barriers, such as sticky bands or folded fabric bands, can be placed around tree trunks. Sticky bands trap gypsy moth larvae. Folded fabric bands attract larvae which can then be easily destroyed by scraping the caterpillars into a bucket of soapy water. • Scrape egg masses off trees and manmade objects and destroy them before they hatch. They may be burned or buried about six inches deep in heavy soil. Eggs are laid in such places as a rock crevice, picnic table, stone wall, tree trunks, children's swing sets. eaves troughs, cars, recreational vehicles, bark flap, leaf litter, woodpile and on a branch. An egg mass may have from 50 to 1.000 eggs. Egg masses are light reddish brown and from 1/2 to 3/4-inch long, and they are covered by a thick layer of hair from the female's abdomen. • Watch for small caterpillars early in the spring and simply spray them out of the trees with a garden hose and nozzle. (At a small size, caterpillars are very sensitive to sudden changes in temperature and mechanical disturbances and hosing them out of the trees and shrubs will kill them.) • Another option is to spray newly hatched larvae with a weak solution of dish washing soap mixed with water (I -2 fl. oz. per I gallon of waler). • Spray materials such as insecticidal soaps (similar to the dish washing detergent mentioned) or Bacillus thuringiensis (known by such trade names as Dipel. Biotrol. B.t. and others), a bacterial disease of caterpillars, when larva are about I inch long. B.t. is non-toxic to animals and people. Il is only lethal to the larvae of insects in the moth and butterfly family. This material has a low impact on the environment. • Keep your yard as clean as possible. Remove discarded items, dead branches (from the ground and out of the trees), slumps, etc., where the gypsy moth female adult is likely to lay eggs. Gypsy moth outbreaks can last two to four years or longer, according to the Co­ operative Extension. "Why gypsy moth populations skyrocket from time to lime is not clear. Outbreaks eventually collapse, usually from natural causes - wildlife that eat the gypsy moth (such as birds or mice), parasites (organisms that live in or on the insect) and diseases. Reed City, told them the child had gotten up to use the bathroom and did not return after several minutes. The mother told deputies she feared the child had possibly been ab­ ducted as she had heard a car drive by just minutes after the girl left. Deputies searched the camping area, but could not find the child. They then called in a K-9 unit from the Wayland post of the Michigan Sate Police, a helicopter unit from the East Lansing post of the Michigan Slate Police, ambulance services, the Barry County Sheriffs Posse and Marine Division, as well as additional K-9 units from Calhoun County. Deputies said a two-and-a-half hour search ensued before park rangers found the child sleeping in a nearby tent, following a campsite-to-campsite search. The girl apparently had become confused and mistook the tent for hen. Deputies de­ scribed the girl as safe with no physical harm and reported, “The mother was happy and all was well." Elmira woman killed in Sunday accident An Elmira woman was killed in a two-car accident Sunday morning al the intersection of M-43 and Martin Road in Woodland Township. Michigan State Police troopers said Steven Vanderwall, 40. of Elmira was west bound on M-43 when his vehicle was struck by a south bound vehicle driven by David Wright. 35. of Lake Odessa Troopers said it appears Wright's vehicle failed to stop for a stop sign and collided with the Vanderwall car. fatally injuring Cathieen Vanderwall. 38. Steven Vanderwall was airlifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids for serious, but not life threatening injuries. Wright and his passenger. Lennette Wright. 33. of Lake Odessa were treated and released from Pennock Hospitel. Troopers said alcohol was not a factor in the accident, which has been turned over the prosecutors office for further review. An Elmira woman was killed in this Sunday morning accident on M-43 in Woodland Township, (photo by Shelly Sulser) �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 26, 1997 l€TT€RS from our readers Barry shouldn’t pay non-resident tuition Both kindergarten schedules should be offered To the editor: We would like to addreu the vote, by the Hastings School Board, for a proposed change n our current kindergarten schedule We attended that meeting and read the newspaper ankle that followed. Since then, we have not publicly heard another word, yet . things are continually changing concerning this issue. Our understanding, from the meeting, was that the district would not go to the all-day alternate schedule (full-day every other day and 1/2 day on Friday) unless they could "work everything out." Letters have since been sent out to parents of children going to kindergarten for the 1997-98 school year. These letters stated that the only half day program will be al Southeastern Elementary, and parents must choose a schedule based on that. This means, for instance, if you have an older child at Cen­ tral Elementary and you choose the half day schedule for your kindergarten age child, sour children will be at two different schools. Now, does this sound like a choice to you? So, when the school board says, "We won't change schedules unless we can work things out?" What does that mean? They may have worked their problems out. but the problems for parents and children are only beginning. Also, keep in mind that it has been stressed that this “arrangement” is only for the up­ coming school year. This means that we may go through this problem year after year. We are not suggesting that the all-day alter­ nate schedule should not be tried. We are just asking for a diotce for parents and children! Who better than parents know what is right for their children? The "choice” that the school board has offered to parents leaves a lot lo be desired! Instead, we propose that each school offer both schedules. This way, everyone has a chance lo make a choice. The schedule that doesn't make il then can be cut. This should be done each year. The school board may just find out that the all-day alternate schedule is not as popular as they thought! Balloon thrower should know ‘no’ This is in response to the letters written by Jo Ann Claussen and Cheryl Northrop in last week's Banner. It is obvious that friends and family of this so-called "never been in any kind of trouble" student is having a hard time accepting or ad­ mitting the fact that a member of this family made a mistake and is unfortunately, not themselves in almost every point they made. Hastings great place to grow To tile editor: I recently attended the Hastings Alumni Banquet. It is a wonderful event and a chance to look back and listen to experiences and the history of Hastings. Does anyone out there remember "The Foamie?" You could get it al Reed's Drug Store, northeast corner of Stale and Jefferson. They took some frozen mugs; poured root make it foam up. Boy. the foam tasted good! I also wonder whatever happened to Abe Lincoln and the Maiden sitting on a pedestal on the left interior side of the high school (now middle school). What a great town Hastings was io grow up in! My brother and I used to walk to town three times a week and attend the Strand and Barry Theaters. For us, that was the golden James Maurer Jackson great influence Il is with a heavy heart that 1 write about one of the greatest men to influence my life. 1 have just heard of the untimely death of Mr. I have known Mr. Casey since 1939 as a student at Southeastern Elementary He never had a bad word to say about any child or per­ son in all the years I've known him. He always looked beyond any fault that many of us saw in someone. He always brought out the best in anyone he met or talked about. In recent /cars he was an inspiration to me while 1 saw him helping out al the many spor­ ting events. We always talked about my famiI was very pleased when he recently won a ttcipating his input and wisdom, in the coming day's youth He was a great man and leader in our com­ munity. He will be greatly missed Jeff Bruce Hastings HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Punished by Hastings Banner. lac. A Dtvtsron of J - Ad Graphes Inc 1952 N Broadway wasbngs Ml 49059-0002 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs President JoycoRyan Tfeastrer FroOartc Jacobo Vco Pr«sxl«ai Stephen Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Edsot) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant EOtor) Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cmdy Smit h Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habei Kathryn Seetye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accented Monday through Saturday B30am - Noon Ffday Bam to5X Scon Ommen jerry Johnson Cmdy O Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County S27 p«r year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO.BqkB Hastmgs. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastmgs. Ml 49058 balloons on school property and what the punishment would be. However, this "nothing but deviant behavior" by a student who was under the assumption that becuse he already had his diploma, school ad­ ministrators' hands would be tied as far as any kind of punishment, and even after being warned three times that there would be conse­ quences, chose to throw this balloon anyway. And as far as Northrup’s statement in reference to the balloon being "dropped," makes me question as to the credibility of her entire letter. And what did this woman mean when she said, "And boy did 1 ever wish th*’ I were in possession of a waler balloon! "? I sure hope that this kind of behavior and at­ titude is not being passed on to our children while she and her children are sitting in Tangle Town or those beautiful Saturday afternoons. To say that school officials think it is OK to get pregnant. OK to drink on school property, etc., when in reality all these issues are being We also ask that the schools keep parents informed of what is going on. It seems the en­ tire vote on this issue was clandestine from the beginning. Many parents had no idea this was happening! In closing, we hope this has helped some parents see what is happening in our school district. And remember, even if you don’t have a child entering kindergarten for a few years, the precedent set how will still affect you and your child! Lori Trudgeon Hastings Tisha Harris Hastings Wal-Mart is a good employer Dear editor: 1 am writing this letter due to some misin­ formation given to you by a reader. Wages and benefits are among the reasons Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is consistently included in a ranking of the top !00 U.S. companies to work for. Wal-Mart is the nation's largest private employer with 687,000 associates. Of that figure, approximately 72 percent are full­ time and 28 percent are part-time. All Wal-Mart associates who work 1,000 hours a year — that is a utile less than 20 hours a week are entitled to Wal-Mart benefits. The Wal-Mart benefits package for part-time associates includes medical in­ surance, profit sharing, a stock purchase plan, holiday pay, Wal-Mart discount and just recently a 401k pia.i. Wai-Man’s economic impact can be fek in Michigan. With 44 Wal-Mart stores and 21 Sam's Club’s m Michigan. Wal-Mart employs 13,329 people in the state. The com­ pany spent $876.7 million with 2,166 Michigan-based suppliers. The company paid $21.4 million in state and local taxes, and col­ lected and remitted $87.2 million in sales taxes. Additionally Wal-Mart stores in Michigan contributed $1.1 million to charitable organizations in local communities. I hope with these facts about Wal-Mart will put a better light on how Wal-Mart works. It Dear editor: Even though we've been residents of Barry County for only a short time. I can honestly say it has been one of the wisest moves we’ve made. The commute to work did take some ac­ climation since my wife and I are both employed in Battle Creek. This minor in­ convenience is more than compensated by en­ joying the scenic and relaxing ride home. To avoid unnecessary trips to the larger cities and to support the local businesses, we patronize the Hastings area frequently Since my wife recently decided to attend college, we were happy to learn Kellogg Community College would open a satellite campus in our county. At first, it didn t dawn on us she would have to pay non-resalent tuition rales to attend classes al KCC. These rates are nearly double what the residents of Calhoun County pay for the same courses of instruction 1 understand the properly tax funding issue, and why it wouldn't be fair to the citizens of Calhoun County to allow those of us in Barry County to pay the resident tuition rale. Therefore, we have one of three choices: ac­ cept the higher tuition, don’t attend (support) our local junior college, or change th- situa­ tion. 1 opt for the latter. For what purpose does the KCC satellite ex­ ist other than to fulfill the educational needs of Barry County residents? Surely the folks down in Calhoun County have no incentive to commute to "our" campus. At resident tui­ tion rates, this campus will enable more Barry to pursue a higher education while for all of us. 1 would like your help in asking all county residents to urge their county commissioner to bring this issue to a voce. I am confident the people will support this initiative for the pro­ sperity of Barry County and the benefit of us all. Terry Swisher Baltimore Township Honors choir is asset here On June IS. members of the Hastings High School Honors Choir, along with other choruses from across the United States, were led by guest conductor Craig Arnold in a per­ formance of Schubert's Mass and Mozart's: Regina coeli at Carnegie Hall. I am writing to inform your readership of the wonderful musical success that the chorus enjoyed in their performance. The am of MidAmerica Productions is to highlight the appearance of distinguished ensembles from throughout the United Stales presented more than 430 ensembles in over 130 concerts in our annual Carnegie Hall We congratulate the members of the chorus mention of their director, Patricia LaJoye. for concert. Indeed, your continuity is fortunate lo have the Hastings High School Honors Choir in its midst. We sincerely hope that you will continue to support its activities and we look forward to having the chorus return to uur program in the future. Peter Tiboris General Director and Music Director MidAmerica Productions Read the BANNER INFORMED i Know Your legislators protimmrly 1.000 Kudenu involved, is a ted Debbie Brown Hastings about to graduate should have learned the meaning of "no" somewhere along the line. Bonnie Lammers Hastings ULI rite Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a lew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. Al' that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at tne editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published • All letters are subject to editing f. r style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of tor-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin. Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 466-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. . State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barty County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 26. 1997 — Page 5 Communication from... CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Ag research is necessary For many non-farmcrs. agricultural research often seems to be an obscure topic, far removed from their daily lives. The fact of the matter, however, is that agricultural research has done more to increase living standards here and around the world over the last 50 years than any other technology or in­ vention. Because of the vast improvements in the efficiency of agricultural production, a growing world population is better fed than ever and food prices are lower in comparison to wages than they’ve ever been. Production statistics back up these claims Fanners’ and ranchers’ productivity, assisted by improving agricultural science, has in­ creased faster than any other industry’s. Since 1950, America's com. wheat, and ocher cereal grain yields are up 152 percent while population is up 89 percent. Since the turn of the century, the percentage of Americans far­ ming has fallen from 50 percent of the popula­ tion to just 1 percent today. The primary beneficiary of this increased productivity has been the consumer. Americans now pay a smaller portion of their take-home pay for food than do citizens of any other country. And the food they buy is the moat wholesome and highest quality food in the world. I sit on the House Agriculture Committee which has recently completed a series of hear­ ings on the future of agricultural research in the U.S. These are the first comprehensive hearings on agricultural research in Congress since the early 1980s. The purpose of these hearings is twofold: to continue to increase agricultural yields in the U.S. to maintain our competiti veness and to try to make sure that American fanners and consumers benefit from the research. In the coming years, we need to do a better job of getting the latest research results into the hands of family fanners. As we phase out production subsidies under the 1995 farm bill, we also increase fanners* flexibility in their choice of crops and farming techniques. This will reward those who seek out the latest and best advice and information. It is my view that the government, as it funds agricultural research, should encourage research directed ' at the problems faced by a majority of farmers and make sure that the research gets to those I farmers Two of three city street improvements nixed by David T. Young Editor Two of three proposals to rr.ukc improve­ ments to streets within the city were defeated by the Hastings City Council Monday night in three separate public hcanngs. A plan to pave and widen Marshall Street was approved, but proposals to pave and im­ prove North Taffee Drive and West Benson Street were rejected Most of the reasons for rejection had something to do with residents' not happy with costs and benefits. The city is formulating a policy in which it will pay for one-third of the total price of improvements and for all work done at inter­ sections while the people who live on the street, who stand to benefit from the work, collectively will pay for the other two-thirds with special assessments. In the hearing on West Marshall Street. Dan Goodenough said he opposed a retainer wall coming so close to his house and he's not sure he'll benefit from the project. A woman who lives on a comer lot on the street called her assessment "astronomical. 1 don’t have an extra "S7.5OO just sitting around." Linda Watson, former City Council­ woman and owner of a lot on the street said she was assessed "a lot of money. I don’t mind paying for some of it. but not twothirds." City Manager Howard Penrod said the formula for any project to homeowners is the total cost divided by the front footage, however, no exemptions have been made for comer lots. City Attorney Stephanie Fckkes said the local ordinance could be changed to allow residents to pay over a longer period of time than five years, which is what they are allot­ ted now. "It doesn't bother me at all to change the ordinance." Penrod said. "But I’m charged with enforcing the ordinance." The city agreed to take steps to let homeov'ners pay the assessments over as many as 10 years at an interest rate of 6 percent. It was pointed out that 14 of 22 home­ owners on the street said in a petition they wanted the improvements made. However, similar proposals for North Taffee and West Benson, were turned down. The Taffee proposal was prompted by Bill Slagstad seeking a building permit to build in that area. ttxancial -FOCUS ; I /urnbAnH>>. Mark D.Chri«t«nMn of Edward D.Jonaa A j Don’t put all your ! golden eggs in one basket ’ ‘ I i ’ ; : .• .• • • • • / r ' You wouldn’t think that a fellow who saves one quarter of his salary each year skCMjId need any financial advice. Think again. A recent story in USA Today reported on the investment strategy of a 44-year-old supervisor who works for a major corporabon. This man plans to retire in 11 years. His current portfolio is worth about $367,000. He estimates he’ll need $1 million to take early retirement at age 55. While he may be more disciplined than most, his situation is not so different from that of many other wage earners. For example, he takes full advantage of his employer’s 40l(k) plan, contributing the maximum amount per­ mined. He puts an additional $2,000 a year into his individual retirement account (IRA). He has a portfolio of more than two dozen dif­ ferent stocks. That’s smart planning by anyone’s standards. So what’s the problem? Overconcentration. or. put more simply, too many eggs in one basket. The article reported that 86 percent of this investor’s 401 (k) portfolio ($230,800) and 54 percent of his total portfolio ($366,986) consist of his company’s stock ($197,800). This means that if the company stock dropped 25 percent a year, it would have to increase 33 percent the following year to make up for it. It’s not unusual for employees to pul most. ■ if not all, of their retirement investment in company slock. In this example, there was littk choke. Salaried workers of this company are allowed to put up to 16 percent of their pay into the 401 (k) plan. The company mat­ ches employee contributions only if they in­ vest at least half the money in company slock. Workers who qualify for the match get 50 cents on the dollar paid in company shares. This is an excellent benefit, although it can lead to overconcentration. Some companies allow their employees to sell company slock later and transfer the pro­ ceeds into other investment options within the plan. More companies are adopting 40l(k) plans along with other retirement plans so that employees have a choice of investments. While this is a plus for the informed, others may find the choices confusing, opting instead to do too little or nothing at all. Other employees may choose money market funds because they typically are presented as the most conservative choice in the plan Either . way. the future retiree may be overconcenlrated. Retirement plans, which include 401(k) plans and IRAs. must be as carefully balanced as any other investment In fact, since your . retirement plan may be your only investment. f : ! ■ i you need to pay particular attention to its makeup. h’s io your benefit to participate in these plans with as many dollars as you can muster. In moat cases, contributions are made with before-tax dollars. This alone is reason enough to invest Add to that fact the taxshehered benefit of a qualified retirement plan and possible employer contributions, and you have a golden goose. It’s up to you. however, to produce the golden egg. This is ac­ complished only through careful study and prudent selection of investments. A responsi­ ble broker or financial adviser can help you understand your options. Your company retirement benefits are a major part of your complete financial plan. Just make sure you don’t put too many of these golden eggs into one basket. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. AT&T 36”/.. -’/.. Ameritech 7O’/>. + ’/.. Anheuser-Busch 43’/i. + 1’/,. Chrysler 32"/n + ’/.. CMS Energy 351*/.. * * * * * r+ ’/,. Coca Cola 70’/.. D & N Financial 19'/.« + "/.. Dow Chemical 891/. + 7. Exxon 62’/,« -”/« Family Dollar + "In 26'/,. First Financial Bancorp 40V> + 7. Ford + ”/.. 38”/.« General Motors + '/.. 56"/.. — Hastings Mfg. 26’/. IBM 91”/,. + 2”/,. JCPenney 52'/. + ’/. Johnson & Johnson 66’/,. + ’/» Kmart 12’/,. -”ta Kellogg Company -’/. 83 McDonald's 49’/. + ’/. Sears + 7,. 53"/.. Simpson Industries 10’/. + ’/.. Southeast Mich. Gas 17'/. + ’/. Spartan Motors 8 + 7,. TCF Financial 491/. + 17. Upjohn 357. + 27. Gold 337.35 —4.40 Silver 4.78 -.02 Dow Jones Ind. Ave 7758.06 —2.72 Volume 546,000,000 Jim Tobias, speaking on behalf of Mike Klovanich. said their special assessment was "more than what our lot’s assessed al. It’s too high." Klovanich. former Hastings Director of Public Services, contended that costs have risen too high too fast. He held that im­ provements could be made five years ago at $19 a foot, out now it’s $69. which at twothirds is $46 a foot. "When I sec prices like this, there’s some­ thing wrong." he said. He also said there should be a deduction for storm sewer and suggested the city pay 65 percent for improvement projects while the residents pay 35. Penrod said the projects must be paid for "cither by the people who live on the street or the people in general or a combination of both." The city manager said the two-thirds plan "is established by a majority of communities throughout the state." However, council voted 6-2 against adopt­ ing a resolution to proceed with that project. Miriam White and Deb Dorcy cast the two dissenting votes. The proposal concerning West Benson failed on a 4-4 deadlock. Wayne Brown said the street "goes nowhere to the west, it just ends." He said he had asked the city lo have Benson vacated at no cost to anyone but himself. George Martz, however, said. "I’ll pay the assessment, whatever it is. There’s four of us living on that street and we’re tired of going through mud." A move to adopt a resolution to proceed deadlocked, with Council Members Joe LEGAL NOTICE nonet or momam smi WHSKAS. dofouh has boon mode tn the farms and conditions of a certain mortpopo mado by Donnis M. Stine, a single man and Connie O. Reel, a single woman. Mortgagors, to Woodhams Mor­ tgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation. Mor­ tgagee. dated the 4th day of June. A.D.. 1993. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the •th day of June. A.D.. in 1993, In Uber 973 on Rag­ ed 883-889. which said mortgage Is now hold by TRAViRSi MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a Michigan Corporation, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be duo on said mortgage as of the date of this notice is the sum of Sixth Thousand Two Hundred Thirteen and 22/100 dorian 060.213.22). lor principal and interest, and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage or any port thereof, and default having been made whereby the power of sale contained in said mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 31st day of July, 1997, at 2:00o'dock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale of public action to the highest bidder at the oust door of the Courthouse in the Ci­ ty of Hostings County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the promises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may bo necessary to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid, on sold mortgage with the interest thereon at eight percent (B%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney foe aHowod by low, and also any sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The promises described in said mortgage ore os follows: Property situated in the Toemship of Assyria. County of Barry. Stole of Michigan, to wit: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS LOCATED IN ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BAHY COUN TY. STATE OF MICHIGAN. ANO IS DESCRMED AS FOLLOWS: AU THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 Of THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 TOWN I NORTH. RANGE 7 WBT, LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTER!INE OF JONES ROAD. EXCEPT THE WEST 295 FEET THEREOF AUO EXCOT: BEGMMNG AT THE NORTWWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 36. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4. 773 FEET; THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID WEST UNE. 295 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE EAST. 426 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST UNE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 365 FEET MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTHtUNE, Sil FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT WHICH LIES EAST 295 FEET FROM SAID WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE. 659 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCOT: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSEC RON OF THE NORTH ANO SOUTH I /4 LINE OF SEC­ TION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. WITH THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD: THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 234 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT WHICH LIES NORTH 1767 FEET FROM THE SOUTH UNE OF SAID SECTION 26; THENCE NORTH Bl DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST. 362 FEET; THENCE NORTHEASTER­ LY 311 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT IN SAID CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD WHICH LIES NOR­ THWESTERLY 314 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGINMNG: THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 314 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LANDS LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJA­ CENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL OVER THAT PART OF THE EAST 20 FEET TO THE WEST 741 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EX­ TENDING FROM THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD SOUTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1500 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC AND OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN ANY PART THEREOF TAKEN. USED OR DEED FOR STREET. ROAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. Commonly known ot 9450 Janet Road. Bellevue. Ml. The redemption period tholl be one year from the date of such tale. Dated June 19. 1997. TRAVERSE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A. FORREST. JR. Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court St.. Hint. Ml 48503 Telephone: (B10) 236-4030 THIS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. (7/17) Blcam. Robert May. Barry Wixxl and Harold Hawkins against it. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • rXdoptcd a resolution establishing the as­ sessment roll for downtown parking, to be levied on local businesses that benefit from city services and to help pay for parking en­ forcement. • Approved a request from Rebecca Gcldcrsma to close off Walnut Street between Jef­ ferson and Church streets to hold a block party July 26. contingent on meeting re­ quirements spelled out by city administra­ tion. • Approved requests from the YMCA arid from Thomapplc Valley Soccer Club lo use Fish Hatchery Park and Tyden Park for soc­ cer programs in the fall. Schedules will be worked out so there won’t be any conflicts. • Approved a request from Robert H. Mad­ den to use Fish Hatchcry Park and Bob King Park for a softball tournament July 4. • Adopted a resolution approving a request for liquor license transfer from the new own­ ers of the local Pizza Hut restaurant. • Denied a request from Charlotte Public Schools to use the industrial incubator for a driver's training course. In a letter lo council. Penrod explained. "I would not recommend that we get in the middle of what appears to be a very competi­ tive field to attract and lest student drivers. If the City Council would choose to provide public facilities for such purposes, the City Council should make the facilities available to all those who wish to use them." He added that there could be a conflict be­ tween the driving school’s needs and the needs of incubator tenants. • Decided to negotiate with Hastings Char­ ter Township on providing sewer service for the Michigan Department of Transportation garage outside city limits. The city and township recently concluded negotiations to provide sewer and water lo Hastings' newest Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history, call for samc-day approval. CommonPoint Mortgage CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 school. Star Elementary. Hastings Township, in a letter to the city, also noted that the waler line to the new school tn the township will be a 16-inch main, the same as the one used in the city, because the Stale-of Michigan will not ac­ cept anything smaller • Approved a request for ordinance slays for a USWA picnic and ptg roast on Aug. 2 at Fish Hatchery Park. • Awarded the annual sealcoaling bid of SI 30 per ton and .785 cents per square yard to D & U Contracting. • Approved a SI0,000 purchase agreement with CNC Manufacturing for real estate in the Hastings Industrial Park. Tod Alan Cole. Plainwell and Christine Lynn Hammond. Plainwell. Brock Gene Paxton. Woodland and Hazel Farrell. Woodland. Terry Mac Johnson. Hastings and Janet Louise Boersma, Hastings Daniel E. Rasey. Nashville and Kathryn Rots Murphy, Nashville. Jodwa Paul Warner. Delton and Angela Kay Rupright, Dehon Matthew Davis Schreiner. Dowling and Rebecca Lucile Wolff. Bozeman. MT. Robert William Huebner, III. Hastings and Elnsa Jane Emory. Lake Odessa Chnstpber Andrew Black. Hiring, and Lauro Jean Nelson. Hastings Robert Leslie McCleary . Bellevue and Jen­ nifer Lytm Compton. Bellevue. John Franklin Lawhead. Battle Creek and Peril Dene Russell. Bartle Creek. Chnsaopher McBride. Portage and Melody Aan Elliston, Nashville. John Robert Weaver. Wayland and Angela Diana Reyfetout. W.yland Douglas Wayne Zimmerman. Hastings and Angela Eve Hall. Hastings. Lyndon Charles Johnson. Nashville and Heather Marie Jordan. Nashville. Frank Mario Mix, Jr.. Hastings and Martis Lange. Alsfeld. Germany. Robert Lewis Morris. Lake Odessa and Cindy Marie Kesler. Lake Odessa. TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOWER LAKE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Nonca M MMBV OWUt rial tw Townabip Board ol Rte Township ot Cartion. Barry County. Michigan, having racewed peoeona lo make carton pubic ImpnMnwtt conaMng ot paving and other riiprovements to the 3,800 loot private potfem of Lower Laka Road, when would be upgrad­ ed to a County Road and a* wortt performed lo County Road Cnmmf Inn standards (the Tubac Road improvements-), kom record oamara of land conaatutng more e*i 50% d the total rood frontage n tie specM aaaoaamont dMnct deoertbod baton. has raaoNed its intention to proceed on Rte petition. and. purauant lo Act IM of tie Put* Acts of MCNgan of 1854. as amended (the 'Act*), to make said Put* Road Improvements In Rte Township. In the attomatwe. the Township Board may proceed on as own tntoaSve purauant lo Sections 2 (txm) and 3 (1) of toe Act lo make certain improvement. coneaang ot paving and ot* mprtwomants to the 3.800 loot private portion ot lower Lake Road, wan tie road retaining Re currant prints status (Rte Trtrato Road tmpronmsnts*). The Towner* Board hae untae »h dessrmined Bat tfa cost ot safe lmproverr*as Shat be specially assessed against each ot the tokwring described tots and pameti ol land which are beneMed by the mprovemerts and whkh togat* compnae Rte knowing proposed spec* assessment rsanct: LOWER LAKE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Al parents localoc in tw PIbI of Lower Lak* SubdMeion. mdudng: Lots and Parrots Numtwred: 040-065-000-033-00 040-065-000-001-00 04046540040340 04046540040640 04048540040941 04048540041140 040485400-06040 04048540041240 040428-425-30042 04048540041340 04048540041541 040485-00041940 04048540044640 04048540042140 ' 040-08S400022-00 040-065-000426-00 040465-000431-00 04046540045640 04046540040940 04048540043040 04048540041840 040485400424-00 04048540042840 04048540043040 04048540042540 04048540040740 04048540040940 06048540045240 04048540048040 In addition, the foBowtog mates and bounds parcote: 040-033-15040040 040-034-150-10040 040434-250-10041 040434-250-20040 040434-250-30040 TAKI NOTICS that the Township Board ot lhe Township of Cartion w« hold a pubic hearing on Monday, the 7th day of July, 1997 al 7.40 pm at »w Township Hal. 85 Welcome Hoed, Hashngs. Michigan 49058-9518 in said Township lo hear and consider (a) with respect to the Pubic Road Improvements: (I) obteettons to the Public Road Petitions. (8) the proposed Pubic "Road Improvements, (Hi) toe special assessment district tentatively designatod herein, and (iv) to ail other matters relating to toe Public Road Improventpnts and (b) with respect to the Private Road improvements: (I) objections lo the proposed Private Road Improvements, (ii) the special assess­ ment dtsirct tentatively designated herein, and (H) to al other mailers relating to the said proposed improvements. TAKI RIRTMUt NOTVCI that based upon toe input received from affected property owners at toe pubic hearing, it is toe intention of the Township Board to (a) proceed pursuant to the Act with either toe Public Road Improvements or the Private Road Improvements, (b) to take, in the discre­ tion of the Township Board, other appropriate action «rifh respect to Lower Laka Rood, or (c) to take no further action with respect to improvements lo Lower Lake Road. TAKI RJNTMDI NOTVCS that prokminary plans and estimates of cost lor the Improvements are on Mo with too Township Clerk for pubic sxamtnabon TAKI RMTVMN NOTVCI that if wnnen obfectons lo the Pnvate Road Improvements are Ned by too record owners of tend consatutmg at least twenty percent (20%) of too total trontago upon toe Private Road Improvements wlto too TownsNp Board at or pnor to sato pubic hearing, too Private road Improvements shall not be made unless too Township Clerk receives petitions requesting such Private Road Improvements signed by record owners of lends consBtueng more than fifty percent (50%) of the total frontage upon the proposed Private Road Improvements. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ANO THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notes was authorued by toe Townshc Board of the Township of Cartton Dated: Jixw 12. 1997 Wima Danwis. Clerk Township of Cartton �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 26, 1997 Marc Harry Chilton, Il DELTON - Marc Harry Chilton, II, age 22, of Delton, passed away Saturday, June 21, 1997 at Borgess Medical Center. Mr. Chilton was born April 17, 1975 in Battle Creek, the son of Marc and Diane (Anders) Chilton. He attended Delton-Kellogg schools. He had been employed for the past 3 years at Stap Brothers in Hickory Comers. Mr Chilton enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting albums, attending concerts and loved comedy. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Tim Lancaster in 1991. Mr. Chilton is survived by his mother Diane Lancaster and father, Marc Chilton of Dowl­ ing, two sisters. Autumn and Ashley Chilton at home, three brothers, Travis Chilton of Delton, Dustin Lancaster at home and Lance Carter of Battle Creek; girlfriend, Melisa Frost and daughter, Brittany of Delton; maternal grand­ parents, Barbara and Karl Anders of Delton; paternal grandparents, Nonna and John Chil­ ton of Banfield; maternal great grandmothers, Sarah Anders. Blanche Lewis and Marguerite Lewis; maternal great grandfather, Walter Lewis; nephew, Hunter Chilton and many aunts, uncles and cousins Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. There was a private burial. Memorial contributions may be made to Marc H. Chilton, II Memorial Fund. Ruth A. Kurtz HASTINGS - Ruth A. Kurtz, age 75 of Hast­ ings, passed away Thursday, June 19, 1997 at Thornapple Manor. Miss Kurtz was born on June 25,1921 in Mt. Moors, the daughter of Horace and Lola (Walt­ mire) Kurtz. She was raised in the Ml Morris/ Flushing areas and attended Ml Morris schools, graduating in 1939. She moved to Hastings in 1947. She was employed for the Hastings Banner as a typesetter for 30 years, retiring in 1987. She had previously worked for the Lake Odes­ sa Wave and the Woodland News. Miss Kurtz was a member of Loners jf America Camping Group, Grand Rapids Camera Club, 4-H leader, editor of the MichL.O.A. News, recently receiving high honors for her editorial work from the National L.O.A. publishers and member of Audubon Society. Miss Kurtz was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two sisters, Irene Smith of Clio and Joyce Waller of Saranac; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews and a special long time friend, Mary Kent of Hastings. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 21, 1997 al the Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings. Pastor Duane P. Walter officiated. Burial took place at the Stanley Cemetery in Ml Morris. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice or American Cancer Society. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South al M-79 Urn HuNey. Pastor Church ptxw 945-4995 Office Hours Wed Thun 9 am. to 12 noon Kathy Count. choir director Sun­ day morning 9.30 a.m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Wor­ ship. 6 00 p m Evening Service. Wednesday 6 45 pm Warner* (grade* K 6(h) Youth Fellowship 6 45 p m lo 8 30 p.m. (grades 7th-12th) Thursday 700 p.m. Prayer Meeting HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E. Grand Si . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Sunday Morning Worship II a.m . Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m ; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd and Boll wood St . Rev Daniel I Graybill Senior Pastor. Rev. Ooaald Brail. Associate Pastor Ptume 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a m Sunday School. 10.45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5 00 p.m. Teens, 6 00 p m Evening Celebra­ tion fot Adults "Kid* Alive” for age* 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day — 9.00 a m Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 00 a m Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study. 6 30 p.m Kid’s Quizz­ ing. 7:00 p.m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Wor ship Services Sunday. 9 00 a m . Re* Ken Vaught. 1100 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all age* 4 H. Monday* 6 30 W 8:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p m C'xnmunity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a m., freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ’* Love, and the fellowship »f people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Paslor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Service*: 9:45 a m Bible Classes - fur all age*. 10 40 am Morning Worship Thursday 7 30p.m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing Your Faith; 5 JO pm Youth meeting with ■’Youth With a Message ”, 945 9224. 6 30 p m - Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses 8 00 am and 11.00am. ( .mfesMons Saturday 4 004 30 P«n PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Hastings. I hone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Rond Pastor Ben Her­ ring Wheelchair ascestiblc and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m ; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN 'CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . .Hastings. MI 49058. Father Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekday* or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Mas* 10.00 a m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Kevin Shockey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Muse. Morning Worship 9:45 and 11:00 a m.; Sunday -honl 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for ,.i.’ldren and adult* Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday: First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out. Wednesday: Sr. High Youth. Jr. High Youth, and Awaaa al 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women’s Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes f ir ail ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m are: Rainbow* or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Minmne* or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19); Adult Bible Study ■ No age limit* NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roacoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children’v ministry, youth group, aduh *mall group ministry, leader­ ship train i ng ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Paslor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Sunday Mass 9:30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: MA1NSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescnptions' - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 Nonh Braud way. Randall Haranan. Panor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school Hour. 11:00 a m Monunf Worafop Service. 6 00 p m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teem and Children ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E. Bond St (Hastuip Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday*. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday*. 1928 prayer book used al all service*. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T. Hustwick. vicar at 948-2101. St. ■ Andrew'* is a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wail Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050 616)758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School I'.00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study. 7*00 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Paslor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a m ; Wor­ ship 11 00 a.m.. Evening Service al 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. mKhael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. June 29 - 8:00 and 10:00 Holy Communion Thursday. June 26 — 1:00 Roof Circle; 8:00 AA. Friday. June 27 — 6:00 dinner/wedding rehearsal. Saturday. June 28 — 3:00 wedding; 8:00 NA. Tuesday. July I - 6:30 softball. 7:00 shephard committee; 7:30 Overeaten Anonymous HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor. Craig Super!. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education. Church phone (616) 945-9574. Bar­ rier free building with elevator to ail floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 a m. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE (June I thru August 31): Worship 9:30 a m with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship. 10 30 a.m." Sunday. June 29 — Worship message by Lee Turner HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Paslor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Becky Dealer. Program Youth Director Thursday. June 26—9:00 a.m SonRue Balloon Adventure continue*' 6 30 p m Softball game Id Presbyterian v* Hading* Baptist al Cornerdonc Field F2. 7 00 p m. Organ i/aiiona) meeting of the Search Committee Sunday. June 29 - Prrsbyicnan Heritage Sun­ day'New Member* received al 9:30 Service. 9 30 and II 00 am .Sun­ day morning Worship Services The « 'i > service is broadcast over W'BCH — AM and FM. nursery is provided during both service*. 10 30 a m Coffee Hour in the Din­ ing Room. 4 00 p.m Ordination Service for John Huntley followed by reception in Lcavxi Sharpe Ha!l Tuesday. July I — 6 30 p m . soft­ ball game Id Presbyterian vs Church of the Nazarene at Cheney Field Wednesday. July 2 — 6 00 p.m Circle F5 Piniuck al Jeanne Fiona’* * Dominga H. Casarez LAKE ODESSA - Dominga H Casarez, age 71. of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, June 22, 1997 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Casarez was bom June 13. 1926 in Fredricksburg, Texas, the daughter of Joseph and Georgia (Lopez) Aleman. She was married to Sedlio Casarez on April 21. 1945 in Mt. Pleasant. She moved to Mt Pleasant in 1940 and to Lake Odessa in 1947. Mrs. Casarez was a member of the St Edwards Catholic Church and the Church Alter Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Secilio on August 24, 1996; two brothers, David and Edward Aleman and one sister, Georgia Parez. Mrs. Casarez is survived by three sons, Robert Casarez of Hastings, Jerry (Jeanett) Casarez of Like Odessa and Ted Casarez of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Connie Zapata of Saranac; nine grandchildren; five great grand­ children; three sisters, Frances Arizola of Fred­ ricksburg, Texas, Pedra Molina of Engleside, Texas and Lupe Ibarra of Lansing and a brother-in-law. Raymood Parez. The Rosary was recited oo Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at the St Edwards Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was celebrated oo Wednes­ day, June 25,1997 at the St Edwards Catholic Church. Reverend Thomas Boufford celebrant Interment took place in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions nuy be made to the St Edwards Church Building Fund. Elaine M. McNutt HASTINGS-Elaine M. McNutt age62, of Hastings, passed away Monday, June 23,1997 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mrs. McNutt was bom June 4,1935 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Marion W. and Gertrude I (Miller) Becker. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1951. She was ir Tied to Frank McNutt on Janu­ ary 8, 1955. >hat marriage ended in divorce. Mrs. McNutt was employed at Dairy Queen, Legal Secretary for Courtright Law Office. E.W. Bliss, Strand Theatre, Court Street Grill, B ft R Cafe. She was a member of St Roae of Lima Church. Mrs. McNutt is survived by three sons, Brian McNutt of Oakford, Indiana, Pat McNutt of Washington State and Brad McNutt of Washington Stale; one daughter, Ellen Wood of Oregon; three grandchildren; her mother, Gertrude I. Becker of Hastings; four sisters, Marian (William) Jacobi of Sarasota, Florida, Louise (Becker) Aldrich of Hastings, Joyce (Al) Caboae of Grove City, Ohio and Ann (Donald) McGuire of Union City and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am. oo Thursday, June 26, 1997 at Sc Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Esther Charles H. Fischer will be officisiing. Burial will take place at Ml Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Glen W Hen HASTINGS - Robert S. Casey, age 68 of Hastings, passed away on Friday, June 20, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Casey was born on November 15,1928 in Hope Township of Barry County, the son of Spelnun and Goldie (Mott) Casey. Mr. Casey has been a lifelong Barry County resident and attended Barry County rural schools and graduated in 1946 from Hastings High School. He graduated from Barty County Normal in 1947; be obtained his Bachelor at Science degree from Western University in 1951, his Master of Ans degree from Western University in 1954 and another Master of Arts degree from Western University in 1969. Mr. Casey was an educator for forty-one yena which included Delton schools for two years, the Hinds Rural school for three years and thirty-six yean for the Hastings ares schools. He was s member of National ft Michigan Education Associations, member of Hastings Lions Club, member of Barry Soil ft Waler Association, member of Barry County Histori­ cal Society, member of Fuat United Methodist Church, and has received numerous honors including: "State Farmer' award from FF.A., Hastings Jaycee “Young Man of the Year 1961", Michigan Tree Farmer of the Year 1987, Michigan Educational Tree Fanner of the Year 1991, Hastings High School Alumnus of the Year 1981, was a longtime member of Hastings Charter Township Board of Trustees, farmer member of Hastings Area Schools Board of Education and was just elected to serve another lens oo the Board, and for many yean awarded the "Robert S. Casey" scholar­ ship to a graduating Senior preparing to be a teacher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Spelman and Goldie Cisoy. Mr.-Casey is survived by one mater, Rex (Vets) Casey of Hastings; cousin. Dale Casey; several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews; special friends, Douglas (Kim) Peck and family of Hastings. There ana no visitation. Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 22. 1997 at Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Michael J. Anion officiating. Interment took place at the Cedar Creek Cemetey. Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert S. Casey Memorial Scholarship Fund established at Hastings High School or charity of one’s choice. Barry County Residents.... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER... keeping you informed of all commu­ nity notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to The BANNER and receive it at home. Or... pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by call 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 490S8 Yes! I would like to subscribe to The Hastings BANNER. $25.00 Barry County $27.00 Surrounding Counties $29.00 Other Areas $15.00 9 Months College Students NAME---------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- - --------------ADDRESS___________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE_________________________________________________________ ZIP PHONE The Hastings BANNER • P.O. Box B • Hastings, MI 49058 GRAND RAPIDS - Glen W. Hess, age 62, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Middleville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 22, 1997. Mr. Hess is survived by his wife, Beulah; hia children, Ron (Rita) Hess of Freeport. James (Helen) Hess of Wyoming, William Hess of Hastings, Garry Hess of Grand Rapids and Mary (Isa) Shultz of Hastings; fourteen child­ ren and two great grand children. In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place and private family services were held al Stroo Funeral Home. |Marjorie L. Scobey| HASTINGS - Marjorie L Scobey, age 54, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, June 18. 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Scobey was boro on February 18,1943 in Hastings, the daughter of Melvin and Elizabeth Maxine (Miller) Starbard. She waa raised in the Clarksville area and attended Lake Odessa schools graduating in 1961. She was married to Jerry A. Scobey on August 10, 1963. They had lived at their present farm home on north Broadway for the past 10 years. Mrs. Scobey wss employed as a Pharmacy Technician for the “Meyer Pharmacy" In Cascade for the past 11 yean. Otter employ­ ment included Keeler-Brass Company in Lake Odessa She waa preceded in death by ter falter, Melvin Starbud in 1983. Mrs. Scobey is survived by her husband, Jerry; two daughters, Elizabeth (Daniel) Desgranges of Lake Odem and Suzanne Scobey of Grand Rapids; one son. Harlan (Batara) Scobey of Hastings; five grandchil­ dren, Daniel Desgranges K, Temuri Desgranges, Dustin Halladay, Sarah Scobey and Ethan Scobey; her mother, Maxine Star­ bard of Hastings and a brother, Darrell (Evelyn) Starbard of Grand Ledge. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made lo Saint Stephens Indian Misxioo Foundation, P.O. Box 278, Sc Stephens, Wyoming 82524. [ liowan^^’Tthe^^^ibon HASTINGS - Joint memorial grxveaide services will be held 11:00 «.m. Sanuday. June 28. 1997 al the Irving Township Cemcuxy for Howard A. and Ethel M. Wilaon of Hastings. Reverend Richard Taggart will officiate. Arrangements are made by the Wren Funeral Home. Irene Babcock HASTINGS - Irene Babcock, age 81, of Hasungs, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 1997 at ho’ residence. Mrs. Babcock was born on April, 17,1916 at Evart, the daughter of Cyrus and Josephine (Trimmer) Shelknbarger. She was raised in various Michigan communities, coming to the Cloverdate area of Barry County in 1930. She graduated from Hastings High School in the early 1930’s, went on to attend Barry County Normal and Western Michigan Teacher’s College and received her B.S. Degree in Education from Western Michigan University in 1959. She was married to Orville M. Babcock oo August 7, 1939. Mrs. Babcock has lived at her present address for the past 42 years. She taught school for 27 years, including Blake, Cedar Creek, Tinner, Striker and Plea* sintview Schools, retiring in 1976. Mrs. Babcock was a member of National A Michigan Education Associations, Spinner’s Club, Homemaker's dub, Dowling Booster’s Club, Barry County Farm Bureau and enjoyed doing crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville on November 6,1996; her parents; one brother, Richard Shellenbarger, three sistera, Velma Apsey, Greta Prather and Betty Wood and great aunt, Alta Mosher. Mrs. Babcock is survived by one daughter, Judith (Eugene H.) Kidder of Middleville; one son, Bruce (Marlene) Babcock of Amanda, Ohio; six grandchildren, Tim (Julie) Babcock, Diane (Randy) Mann, Barbara Sipes, Edward (Wendy) Babcock, Douglas Babcock and Derek Kidder, six great grandchildren, Tyler A Logan Babcock, Kyle, Eric & Kelly Mann and Jemimah Kidder and one sister, Frances Cogs­ well of North Carolina. Visitation will take place on Friday June 27, 1997 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. al the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 1.*00 p.m. on Saturday. June 28.1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial will take place at the Dowl­ ing Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 26, 1997 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS Social News by Catherine Lucas Two Woodland area churches held daily vacation Bible school sessions last week. Lakewood United Methodist's Bible school for children from kindergarten through just finished sixth graders ran from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Elaine Schipper was the di­ rector of the program, which had a theme of “Promise Builders." The attendance at the Lakewood Methodist Bible school broke all the records for past years, with 108 children on Monday, 119 Tuesday. 127 Wednesday. 128 Thursday and 123 Friday. The program featured crafts, outdoor play, snacks, Bible stories and opening and clos­ ing programs for the entire school. Zion Lutheran held a similar school, also attendance at the Vehe Road church averaged 60 a day. The director of the Lutheran Bible School was Jill Plummer and she had 12 Susick-Corkins to be wed July 26 Elizabeth Sutick of 985 E. BeWine NE, Grand Rapids, daughter of Shirley Susick of 3802 Maple Dr.. Wellston. Ml. and Thomas Corkins of 3151 Windcrest NE. Grand Rapids, Ml, son of Martha Corkins of 207 Sherwood Dr, Battle Creek, and the late William Corkins, are engaged to be married. Elizabeth is a graduate of Brethren High School and of Cornerstone College and is cur­ rently employed by Cornerstone College as a high school English teacher. Thomas is a graduate of Hastings High School and of Cornerstone College, and cur­ rently is employed by Cornerstone College. The wedding is planned for July 26, 1997. Drakes to celebrate 50th anniversary Donald and Shirley Drake of Dowling will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children at the Lions and Lioness Meeting Building in Bed­ ford, Michigan on July 6, from 2 lo 4 p.m. Donald married Shirley Brown on July 2, 1947 in S<. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. They have resided in Dowling for the past 50 years, where they were engaged in dairy, beef and crop fanning, retiring in 1992. They have owned and operated Farmers Feed Service in Hastings for the pest 23 years. She was employed for 23 yean by P.C.A. and F.L.B. She also was a member of the Barry County Agricultural Society, being treasurer for seven yean. She was also a 4-H leader and mentor for 30 yean and received stale recognition, serving also on stale Clark-Hricovsky plan to wed July 13 The parents (Phyllis and Steve Peabody, Mr. and Mrs. George Hricovsky) are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Jason Edward Hricovsky. to Brook Ann Clark, daughter of John and Sandra Clark. Jason is currently employed at MC Sporting Goods in Grand Rapids. Brook is a 1997 Hastings High School graduate and will attend KCC this fall. Wedding will be July 13. 1997. Fullers to celebrate 60th anniversary Art and Reathel Fuller will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on June 26, 1997. An open house for family and friends, hotted by their three children and spouses, will be held on Sunday, June 29 from 2-5 p.m. at their residence. 434 East Court Street, Hastings. Mich. They are members of Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church of Lacey, Hatting* Moose Lodge and Bedford Lions and Lioness Chibs for several years, she being a charter She has been Baltimore Township Super­ visor for eight years. They have two children, Thomas Drake and wife Pat of Lake Odessa and Debora Drake of Dowling and two grandchildren, Dana Drake Donald and Shirley enjoy bowling, golfing. Keltners to observe 50th anniversary Lloyd and Louise Kellner of Lacy will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their daughters Amy Galbreath and Mary Woods. The event will take place at the home of Mary, at 14500 North Avenue on July 5, from I to 5 p.m. The On Apnl 25. 1947 Lloyd Kellner and the former Louise Abbott were united in mar­ riage. In January of 1952 the couple and their two daughters moved to the Lacey area. There they built their own home. They were both employed at E.W. Bliss Company. In 1966. Lloyd went to Weever Trucking from which he later retired in 1984 The couple still reside al their Lacey home. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church is hold­ ing an evening Bible School this week with classes each evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Lakewood Baptist wiii hold a vacation Bible school the week of July 7 through 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. each evening. A hometown talent night was held al the Thursday night meeting of the Lakewood Adult Singles Club last week (June 19). There were 21 at the meeting and most of them were surprised at the talents displayed by their co-members. Cliff Mattson reports that a good time was had by all. This group meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church or M-50. Darlene Niethamer got home from Cali­ fornia Sunday. She and her oldest daughter, Tonya, had spent a week driving there, stop­ ping in Iowa one night. They then drove to Colorado Springs, where they visited the "Focus on the Family" complex. This is a radio and TV ministry and the complex in­ dudes a play area for children, a library and a school where young people are trained for evangelism and outreach. Darlene said it was awesome and that Tonya had said she had goose bumps the entire time they were there. After leaving Colorado, the two Niethamers spent two days and nights in Fort Thomas, Ariz., with Darlene’s parents, Jim and Pat Johnson From Arizona they drove to San Diego, where they spent two nights. Darlene said they spent one whole day at the zoo and re­ ally enjoyed that They then went to Manhattan Beach and the home of Josh and Linda Fredricks, where they stayed for a week. During that time Darlene helped Tonya get settled in a cottage near the beach with a friend she made last summer. She said they stripped and refin­ ished a dresser while there and spent time on the beach. Darlene flew back to Lansing through Chicago on Sunday. On Tuesday the Woodland United Methodist United Methodist Women held their annual picnic at Ann Bump’s. There were nine members and three guests at the event. During a business meeting, they made plans for the ice cream social Aug. 29 and the annual fall bazaar they will bold Oct. 25 and Marge Rairigh gave a short program. The Lakewood United Methodist 1997 youth mission trip was held last week. Five adults in four vehicles (two vans, a truck and a suburban) took 14 high school aged youths to Chicago where they worked for the Maray-Newberry Foundation. They built playground equipment at one of the seven sites of the Foundation and helped in the day They finished the outlined work a day early, but instead of spending a day at Six Flags Greater America, as planned, because of rain, they visited a three-tier mall near Chicago. The adults and youth were in church on Sunday morning to everyone’s surprise, as they were not expected back un­ til Sunday evening. The Maray-Newberry Foundation is 113 years old and offers many services to Chicago areas and neighborhoods. It is funded through government contracts, the United Way, private donations and church connections. The youth stayed at a church in Schaumbeig. Ill. while they were in the Chicago The Living Slones will present their new program at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. June 29 at 7 p.m. The program is “Dancin’ in the Clouds" and will feature puppetry and live action. Later in the summer, the Stones will take this act to other churches around the area and proba­ bly lo some out-of-siate sites. The Living Stones are well known in the area and their productions are usually well attended. The It’s Our Business To Build New Business Thomases to mark 25th anniversary Don and Eddy Sue Thomas will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary and their children are planning an open house June 28 al the VFW in Middleville from 6 lo 10 p.m. Friends are invited to share their celebra­ tion with cards or letters, no gifts, please. Fifth- and sixth-gradtra Rebecca Frizzell (left) and Cassie Edwards at Zion Luthem Church vacation Stole school enjoy a snack at the ground level bell tower. public is welcome to come see the new pro­ duction written and directed by John Waite. There will be snacks and finger food follow­ ing the program. The first “Saturday Matinee at the Library" drew 15 children who enjoyed popcorn from the Woodland Townehouse and pop from A. and L. Quickslop. Both popcorn and pop was spilled, but Joyce Faught made a quick cleanup and no one could tell the difference after the program. The movie was "Ma and Pa Kettle on the Farm." Some of the younger children found parts of the movie boring, so next week the children are going to bring their own favorite tapes to share with the others Most of the children took out books to read during the week so they could fill in the U.S. Department of Education booklets pro­ vided by the librarian and to cam a free pizza from the Pizza Hut and tickets to a Battle Cats game in Battle Creek. These Saturday programs will continue on Saturdays at 2 pm. for most of the summer. NURSmS ASSISTANT CLASS A«Py tor ow too weak mniRQ aaaMsrt trartng coms. ftuvibattgibto tor Nra on toy ttvw of our ctott, and bagin aamng an hourly rue of IASI par hour. Upon rsceMng your stats cartAcabon, your hourly rate wS increase to $7 41. Eacslsrtoffiptoynwr opportunibMloriodnndueb who are Meretted In toe nursing Md. Al Ms svstotte upon compte»on of our dess. We olsr heath insurance, vacation and Insss benetos. Ctassssatort July 9 and end July 24. The ta e toys of dass bo from tOO am until 4.00 pm and the last too toys of due wfl be from coma to Thomsppie Manor batora July 4th between 8:00 am and 4:X pm. Monday trough Friday to M out an mplcatton. Applicants chosen to tola the data do not pay tor tie eiaae. No phone cats, please cQidrnapple oManor For years of easy rockin', make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. US. Savings Bonds are safe — they're backed by the full faith and credit of the United States They're also guaranteed to cam interest. And they're both easy lo buy — get them where you work or bank — and easy to afford. You can buy them (or“as little as $25. “ps ' CENA’S Frat, second, third shifts, varied hours available Excellent employment opportunities for individuals interested in the healthcare field. We offer health insur­ ance, vacation, illness benefits and a starling wage of $6.81 per hour. Please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to M out an application. No phone calls, please. Ask your banker or your employer about Including US. Savings Bonds For « recorded unit* of I -SOO-4US BOND I -800-4S7-2MS ^ornappie t-Manor wfifoi 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of ORDINANCE ADOPTION To: The residents and property owners of the Township of Yankee Springs, Bony County, Michigan, and any other Interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a regular meeting held on June 12, 1997, the Township Board adopted an ordinance emending the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinsnce, to repeal all ordinances or parts ot ordinances In conflict herewith, end to provide tor an effective date of said ordinance. AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES III OF THE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Section I • Amendment to Article III, Section 15.3.1 ■ Uee Districts: Division of Township. This Article is amended to add the "I-2" Industrial District as a new District. Section II ■ “1-2" Industrial District This Section sets out the purpose of the District which Is to provide a zone wherein “clean" types of industrial activities can locate while producing a minimum amount of adverse effect upon adjoining properties; lists the permitted uses in this District which are wholesale distributors of goods and merchan­ dise, fully enclosed warehouses, and offices and office buildings when In conjunction with a permitted dm; lists the special exception uaes allowed in thia District which include Industrial manufacturing, tool and die operations, industrial stamping operations, testing and research laboratories, all businesses allowed In the Light Industrial District; and any other businesses approved by the Planning Commis­ sion after a public hearing; and sets out the restrictions that apply to this District with regards to outdoor storage, location of buildings, parking, road frontage, landscaping, utilities and prohibited uses; Section III ■ Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances and Effective Date. All ordinances and parts of ordinances are hereby repealed, this ordinance shall take effect eight days following proper publication of notice of its adoption pursuant to P.A. 297 of 1996. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the complete Ordinance may be examined and/or a copy obtained, by contacting the Clerk, Jan Lippert, at the Township Hall at the telephone number listed below. Laugh these off! YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Jan Lippert, Clerk 284 North Briggs Road Middleville, Ml 49333 616-795-9091 Foundation L �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 26. 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: BtOVTttAttC BALI BoBert A. Tremote 8 Associate*. F.C. H otten»p**nfl to collect a debt and any Information obtained will too used lor that purpose MORTGAGE SALK — Oofoult hat bean made in the candMona of a mortgage mado by DENNIS J. GOULD and LUCINDA GOULD HUSBAND AND WIFE to AAA MOBTGAGC B FINANCIAL CO8FO8A DON. A MICHIGAN COBFOBATION Mortgagee, dated July 36. 1986, and recorded on September 36. im. tot Libor *73 on page 836. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by sold mortgagoo to CONTIMO8TGAGE CORPORATION, by on o**tenment doted July 36. 1496. and recorded an April14. I997, tot Liber 692. on pogo 278, Barry County Record*. Michi a or, on which mortgage there to claimed to bo due ot the date hereof the turn al *brty thro thouand five hundred ninety live and 97/100 DoNar* (365,595.97), including interest at 16.050% par annum. Under the power of sole contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cote made and ap­ proved. notice to hereby given that *aid mortgage will be foroctoaad by a tale of the mortgaged premtooa. or same pan of thorn, at public vendue, al the Barry County Courthouse. Hoating*. Ml. ot ll.-B0a.rn. on August 7. 1997. Said promise* ore situated in CITY OF HASTMGS Barry County. Michigan and ore TH! EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE EAST 57 ACKS OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC DON 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8. WEST. MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRMED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER. THENCE WEST 440 FEET THENCE NORTH FROM THE CENTER OF THE ROAD 475 FEET. THENCE EAST 400 FEET. THENCE SOUTH TO THE POMT OF BEGINNING Tho redampKon period shall bo 12 month* from iho dote of such sole, nonet or awaraMtroatcuawaaaix Dofoult ho* occurred in the condition* of o mor­ tgage mode by TIMOTHY C NIXON and KIMBERLY L. NIXON, husband and wife (coMoctivoiy “Mortgator"). to FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN. ACA. a corporation having it* prin­ cipal office at 488 Kinney N.W.. Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49544 ("Mortgage*-), dated August 31. 1444, and recorded In the oHko of the Register of Dead* lor Barry County. Michigan on loptombar 13. 1994 in Libor 614. Pago SB7 (the "Mortgogo"). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elect* to deciare and hereby declare* tho entire unpaid amount of tho Mortgogo duo and payable forthwith. A* of tho dote of thi* Notice there to claimed to bo due lor principal and interest on the Mortgage iho sum of Ono Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighty and 71/100 OoNors (1114.380.71). No suit or proceeding at law has boon toiotHutod to recover tho debt secured by Iho Mortgage or any pert thereof. Notice i* hereby given that by virtue of tho power of solo contained tot the Mortgage and tho statute in such case mado and provided, and to pay the above amount, with intereet. a* provided tot iho Mortgage, and all legal cost*, charge* and •mponses, including tho attorney loo allowed by law. and ail taxo* and insurance premium* paid by the undersigned before solo, the Mortgage will bo foredated by sale of the mortgaged promise* ot public vendue ta the highest bidder ot the oast en­ trance to tho Barry County Courthouse located in Hasting*. Michigan on Thursday. July 24. 1997. at twoo'doch in the afternoon. The premtooa covered by tho Mortgage are situated In the Township of Boftimoro. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and are described a* follow*: Tho North 20 acre* of the Wo*t 1/2 of the Woet 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. TIN. ROW. Subject to Misting highways, so* am into, and right* of way of record; together with oil the fix­ ture*. tenements, her odi toment*, and ap­ purtenance* belonging or in any way appertaining to this real estate. Matico is further given that the length of the redemption period will bo twelve (12) months from the dale of solo. Doted: Juno 14. 1997 FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN. ACA Ttonoihy MiIlegend* WARNER NORCROSS B JUDO LLP W0 Oid Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503-248* (616)752-3000 (7/17) Ann landers Molesting scars Daur Abb I anirn: I am writing about the letter from "Also a Victim in Pittsburgh,** who is in prison for killing a man. Apparent­ ly. "Pittsburgh" had been sexually abused by an unde when he was a child, and he believed foe man he killed was that uncle. You said you didn't know enough about the writer's case to offer an opinion. Well, l*m a male, and I would like lo comment. This is what happen­ ed to me. When I was 10 years oid, my IB-year-old adoptive sister began to sexually molest me. This repealed abuse took place for about two yean, and then, it stopped abruptly. 1 didn't know the women could molest boys, and it confuted me. The confusion turned to anger, and then, the anger turned to hatred. The hatred turned to out-of-control rage, and an innocent man lost his life. I will spend the rest of my days m prison because of it. I have been incarcerated for nine years now, and thanks to a lot of therapy, 1 was able to confront my adoptive parents and tell them arhat their daughter did to me. Their only commeat was “That’s water under the bridge.** Ann, please inform your readers that child moteatation is a horrible thing and that girts can anted young boys and "water under the bridge" doesn't cut it. It ca^. damage a child forever. Nobody knows this better than 1 do. - Faying ta Price in Salem, Ore. Daar Salem: Your story is a sad one, and I foank you for having the courage io tell it. You have educated a great many people to­ day, and 1 am grateful to you. The next letter is from a reader who agrees that child moteatation can leave lifelong scars and that moisten don’t deserve a break: No abuse cure St IS Snap haft »’t th act Approved payment of gravel rood bill. Continue with I strip of dust control 10’ wide. Contribute to MTA logoi defense fund. Paid outstanding Ml*. Bonnie Cruttendon, Ctorii Attested toby Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (6/36) natal that a tfe ata MssMi't jn titter tan a mstant tint's pnataad t» paw? SmftiaariL Amended contract with Hosting* Area Schools to 16“ watoriine. Adjourned at 7:45. Bonnie Cruttendon. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (6/36) MAIMV1UI TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIOAN NOTICE of ADOPTION of ORDINANCE Daar Ann Landen: You missed the boat in year raponae to the Texas mother whose 7-yoar-oid dwghtrr was molested by a 16-year-oid cousin. While you were wise to recommend therapy, in moat slates, any adult who smpacts foe sexual abuse of a child is re- As a psychologist, I believe that people can change and should be given foe opportunity to do so, but molesters are aa exception. They rarely stop, even with therapy. Sexual abusers o* ciUoutvu msouiq dc onerea counseling, out it foould take place during long prison aeatencea. And those sentences should never be reduced for good behavior.** abuacn should not be given the opportunity to LEGAL NOTICE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNER* OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Is a summary ol an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 96, which was adopted by the Township Board ol Prairieville Township at Its meeting held on June 11,1997. SECTION I. TITLE. This Ordinance Is entitled the "Prairieville Township Land Division Ordinance". SECTION IL PURPOSE. This Section sets forth the purpose of this Ordinance. SECTION IM. DEFINITIONS. Thia Section sets forth the definitions of terms used In this Ordinance. SECTION IV. PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENT FOR LAND DIVISIONS. This Section provides that land In the Township shall not bo divided without tho prior approval of tho Township Assessor or other official designated by tho Township Board and makas exceptions to this approval requirement for land in a recorded plat and for "exempt splits" as defined In the Ordinance. SECTION V. APPLICATION FOR LAND DIVISION APPROVAL. This Section sets forth the flllr.w requirements for Township Land Division approval, including a survey map or tentative parcel map, history ol the land propooed to be divided, application foe and other Items specified In this section. SECTION VI. PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR LAND DIVISION APPROVAL This Section provides that the Township Assessor or other designee shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the proposed land division within 30 days after receipt ol the application and sets forth the procedure to be followed In making such decision. SECTION VII. STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL OF LAND DIVISION*. This Section sets forth ths standards governing approval of propooed land divisions. Including compliance with Township Zoning Ordinance lot dimen­ sion requirements, the State Land Division Act, and this Ordinance. SECTION VMI. ALLOWANCE FOR APPROVAL OF OTHER LAND DIVISIONS. This Section provides for the creation of a parcel designated as "not a development site, aa defined under 1987 PA 288. as amended". SECTION IX. CONSEQUENCES OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH LAND DIVISION APPROVAL REQUIREMENT. A parcel created In noncompliance with thia Ordinance shall not be eligible tor any building permits, or zoning approvals, and shall not be recognized as a separate parcel on the assessment roll. SECTION X PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT. Violation of any of tho provisions of this Ordinance Is a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of not more than *500.00 or by Imprisonment In the County jail not to exceed 90 days or both. SECTION XL SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION XII. REPEAL All ordinances or parts of ordinances In conflict with this Ordinance are repealed, except that this shall not be construed to repeal any provision in the Township Zoning Ordinance, Building Code Ordinance or Subdivision Ordinance. M08TGAGB SALI — Doteuh howtag boon made In iho Sortos and condition* of a co94ain ^nori^apo a*ado by Howard Shottuck and Donl*s Shaitaai, WOaOOnO SOSO WWW. am TuM^wM*ute tomrersnap nJ on rvogr*. Ouvwv marry County Michigan Mortpopor* to Woodham* Mac^pi^pw L^scao—, a • tpopoo doted iho 27ih day of Ortobsr. A.D. 14B4. mdrocordsd In the offleo of iho Ropteter of Deads, for tho County of Barry and State of Ml ch Ipan. on tho 30d* day of October. A.D. IBB*, in Libor 4B0 of Barry Cosmry Bocord*. on pope 464 and re­ retarded Noueatoer 22. 1*B* in Uber 491. Pape 540, Barry Cxxirrty Bocord* and aeoipnod to First FBuUowuddo 4Ao^4papo Co^eoraWon by moeno aoaipnmont datod Moy 18. 1995 and recorded on Joiy 31. 1995 In iho office of Be pietar of Doodsin Uber 636 lor told County of Barry County Bocord*. an pepo 235. an u^hich ^Nor4papo ihoro i* doin*od to bo duo. ot iho dato of tSe noHco. for principal and Internet, Ao sum of THUTTY FOUB THOUSAND FOU8 HUNDBED SEVENTEEN AND 05/100 (834.41745) DOUABS. by eaid mortpapo ar any port thereof. Now. therefore, by virtuo of iho poster of *oio contained in said mortpape. and pursuant to the statute of iho State of Michipon in such com mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby ptven that on tho 24ih day of Juiy. A.D. 1997. ot 1:00 o'clock p.m. said mortpope wW bo foredoeod by a solo at public aucMen, te tho hiphoet bidder, at iho Barry County Courthouse In Haetinpe. Barty County. Michipon. of iho promieoo deserved in said mortpape. or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid, on said mortpape. svHh tho Intereet thereon at ten percent (10.000%) per annum and ail lepal coets. charpos and ewpenee*. indudtop the attorney fooe allowed by low. and cleo any eum or *um* sshich may bo paid by iho undoreipnod noceesary to protect Its interest in iho prowl***. Which said premise* are de*cribed a* teNews: Ail certain size or parcel of land situoto In the Township of Hope. In the County of Barry and State of Midtipan and doscribod as follosv*. to-wtt: LOT 144 OF LAKEWOOD ESTATES ACCORDING TO THE BECOftDED FLAT THEREOF AS BECOBDED M UBEB 4 OF FLATS. FAGE 19. Tho redemption ported shall bo 6 month* from tho date of such sate, unto** determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 194BCL 800.3241a. In which case iho redemption ported shall be 30 doys from iho dote of such solo. Doted: Juno 12. 1997. First Nattonwido Mortpape Corporation SECTION XIIL EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days follow.ng publication after adoption. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the Ordinance haa been posted In the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies ot the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at tho office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (818)823-2864 Grosre Fointe Wood*. Ml 48236 Our fUo 401071-0483 (7/10) find new victims. Although many sexual abusers were abused themselves, there are plenty of abused children who do not grow up to become predators. To suggest, as some people do. that having been abused as a child is an excuse for such behavior, is a cop-out. In Minnesota, we have a new community notification law that requires community members to be notified when sex offenders are released back into the neighborhood. White 1 applaud this effort to protect women and children, it isn’t enough. Our legal system, designed and still mostly run by men. needs to be changed. Until it is. millions of women and children will continue to be sex­ ually abused. - A Weary Witness ia Minnesota. Dear Witness: I appreciate your presenting another point of view. Almost all authorities on molestatina agree with you. Thanks for writing. no excuse, but I'm going to take him beck anyway. Please tell your readers not lo judge me or anyone else in this saustion. unless they have gone through it. I love Joe and want so be with him always, no matter what. — Average Girt m Every Chy. USA. Dear Average Giri: You've already told me you want to be with Joe always — "oo matter what." OK. Thai's fine with me. But here is what you can expect: black eyes, perhaps a broken nose, maybe a busted jaw, neighbors calling the police, midnight trips to tte emergency room and lying lo your family and friends about the multiple facial bruises. This scenario is common for women who stay with abusers 1 beg of you. read what I have written and take it seriously Your only hope u therapy. You need to understand why you have so hide self-esteem that you mink you deserve gate knocked around by your boyfriend Neme. please go for counseling You need help. Gift ideas Dear Aan I ■dirs: You've primed several (users about how expeasive it is these days to usead a weddiag. We certainly can rotate to thu. We would like to give a nice gift on these occasions, but it is getting <■ of ted. My husband, "Michael." and I bo* come Gam of the Day: It is true that ukraroasrrvatives miss a lot, but don't be so openminded that your brains fall out. Abuse victim Daar Ana Lattrirrx: As 1 write daa letter. I caa barely aae the paper became the lean are ttreamiag down lay cheeks. I never taaght 1 would be ia thia situation, bat here I aae — in m abauve tefationahip. I walked home from the movies wife my beyfriead last tight. We were right acroaa the street from the police station when he smack­ ed me square in the face. 1 guess I said aomtthiag he didn't like. “Joe" kept right on waUdag, and like an idiot, I ran after him. A police officer who was standing nearby want­ ed me. He said, "Lady, that gey wiU hurt you. Don't chare him." But I did anyway. Joe then slowed down so I could catch up so him. bat apparently, he was still angry because he poached me at die mouth again. Aan. I've seen women diacusa abuaive hoyfriraris on talk thows. and I've always draagta they must be sapid to stay with those men. Now 1 see their side of it. I know I deserve better, bat I can't help myaetf. He day after Joe hit me. he called and apoiogiaed far lus behavior. He mid he wasn't himself becaaae he had been driakiag. I realise that is Gam af aba Day: People who caaaot load and tallsae to faUow make a daady rotetock. They impede progress aad are hard on the aervm. We all know a few who fit dm *at usa. an<ato. m. mii-asa. » J Is u tote Odum Next week brings foe busiest week of foe year for Lake Odessa with foe Lake Odeaaa Fair and Art in foe Park for starters. The first event comes on foe night of July 1 with foe parade on Wednesday, July 2, starfo< at 10 a.m. Les snd Virginia Yonkers wiU be foe grand marshals. The public b invited to a reception in foeir honor at 2 p.m. in FeUowship Hall. The focal historical society will host foe event. The large sign formerly on the Lass building on M-50’s Laurel drive at Tasker Rood now b leaned against foe former Spar­ ion Engineering building on Tupper Lake Street at Fourth Avenue, where activity has inr reused in recent weeks with foe move nto much larger quarters (Automated Process Equipment Company). The first summer reading session was held al foe library Wednesday, June 18, with shout 70 youngsters attending. The library staff moved foe reading tables outside to make floor space so those attending couH sit on foe floor io do foeir craft items. Staff members registered foe children outside on foe sunny morning. David Kurtz of Pleasant Ridge vbited hb Garfock cousins Saturday afternoon after at­ tending foe funeral service for hb paternal cousin, Rufo Kurtz, al Hastiags in the forenoon. Marsha Shanks Hacker was foe guest soloist at Central United Methodist Church oo Sun­ day. Her husband, Tom. and sons Nathan and Ross were also oresent. TIk Rev. Emmett Kxdwell Jr. nd wife Mary were feted Sunday following church ■ervicn ia honr of their 25A nttrearwy. Hie parextx from Dorr, a married rimer aad her family, all fam dddrea a^ fnewda alleaded services. The Hbniy atory hoar thia week emghataaed Beth Katz ami fee Red R1« ThaMar. The craft project far the week waa makta* bear daw aarkiarea. There win be eo aory hoar Joly 2. Howerer, the aory hour/readia* pro­ gram reaemea oa July 9. The theme *fe year ia "Be Eager Atom Raada«." Each aaadott wifi have a tear theme. Kyle fanteraga of Jordm Road, Fraagmt, ia eagagod to Stopteaie RacteBe Aaderaoa of MiddteviDe. A wedda* ia tei^ ptaaaad far Sept. 6. Hia prate are Phil ami Gayle. The protective bride'a pareata are Jack aad Bar­ bara Aaderaoa. Some of the fair eveata comiag aext week are a dog ahow aad the new mud teg oo Tbeaday, parade, teraeaa raciag, grand mantel rereptina, aatiqae uaeax pall cm Wedaeadey • Tburatfey ta emtie jadgit. faUowad by beef aad riieep jodgmg. "O" racing and the Ude Fiddtera. Friday*, a watt have a ytxab hone riuxw. more raciag, small tractor P-teg. Figure etgni oemouDon ano nrrworxs on me eight of ta Foarth of Jefy. Samidey tea a draft terte show, teraeaa rating, lifhtvreigfts hone pail. Saaday ta fair coadadm wife more raciag, • Lata' Dey program ia ta big teat at 3 p.m., ta minm cm crarihem oemosHKni uervy anu a imaK or nreworas. Bleat) buahea have been al their teal thia week until the heavy rams. Dr. Troop ta a prize ipecimen adjacent to ta Union Bank pmtaglot ATTENTION PICKUP TRUCK OWNERS: SHOW THIS AD TO YOUR FRIENDS. The next une wmeone qQi up to bonw you ind mowng people *ndbuHnrno far ewer 10 yon. Our your truck to help them move, you don't hive to ay com «e among the aofl competitm in the bub*no,* you jmt have to tell them about a, TWO ■■ nea, and asain, mike you, we're bonded and AND A TKUCXg You codd mention that, unlike you, mured So the next time a friend mentiom a move, wc’vt actually done dwi a lot Fact is. we’ve been mention thn ad Local • Statewide • Long Distance • Residential • Commercial Insured & Bonded • Packing Service & Supplies s TWOMBfANDATRUCK. "Movtifi Who Cot**. 616-215-9200 • 100-163-6613 aaa.teettea.caa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 26, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Looking back at Memorial Day by Joyce F. Weinbrecht A wreath is placed at the base of the soldier’s monument on May 30. 1966. erected by the Nashville VFW. Hastings American Legion Post. VFW Commander Harvey Dunkelberger; Louis H. Brown.’ Hastings Legion; Patricia Ulrich, president of Auxiliary No. 45; Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post; Winston Merrick; Glenn A i rule. Lawrence J. Bauer Post and Andy Phenix of the Boy Scouts and Brandan Cooper, bugler, participated in the ceremony, along with the Nashville VFW drill team. The next change in the traditions of the paade happened when the plight of POWs and MIAs from all wars began to be a matter of note. The empty chair at meetings and at events of veterans organizations became pan of their ritual. Another wreath was added to those placed to honor the dead. A wreath decorated with black ribbons and white letters staling “POW-MLA" was placed at the flag on the courthouse lawn where a new monu ment l*onored the Vietnam veterans. Again the parade stopped in front of the courthouse and volleys were fired. Following the Persian Gulf War. another monument was added to the courthouse lawn and Ken Miller guided *n placing the inscrip­ tion honoring the Korean War veterans. Now four wreaths are part of the ceremonies as the parade stops there and a volley of shots is fired before moving oo to Tyden Park and the Soldiers Monument waiting there. Following the Persian Gulf War the men who served in it were honored on a monument at the courthouse in 1991. In 1987. the Leo Miller VFW Post in Hastings gave up its charter and joined Thor­ napple VFW Post No. 7548 of Middleville Ready for a ride to Tyden Park. During the 1950s. the parades and cclebraUom followed the familiar pattern. The veterans organizations and their auxiliaries continued to plan the day's activities and led the parade Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts. Blue Birds, the high school band and other groups were encouraged to join in the parade and celebrations. There was another conflict, the Korean Era from 1950 to 1955. This added a number of younger members to Barry County's veteran population Another conflict followed soon, the Viet­ nam Era. 1961 to 1975. This to added to the number of veterans in the county. Both the American Legion and the VFW added veterans from these periods to their rosters. , and some joined in the Memorial Day Parades ■ and ceremonies. ; bi 1963. a change took place The parade ; had assembled at the Food Center parking lot. . marched west on Slate Street to the monument • at Stale and Broadway, where a wreath was : placed al its base. It then would turn north on . Broadway Street, slopping al the Broadway : Bridge over the Thomapple River, where a ; wreath was cast in the waters of the river to honor those who had served at sea. A volley : of shots was fired at this point. The parade . then would proceed to Riverside Cemetery. where the traditional services marking the day : would be held at the Civil War monument and ' at the graveside of the last deceased veteran. Memorial Day was still observed on May 30. but in 1964 the stops on the parade route were changed ! The State Highway Department had been warning the Soldiers Monument moved from its 74-year-long post at the intersection of Broadway and State, probably the busiest in­ tersection in the city. The state regarded the statue as a safety hazard for traffic and the monument had evidence of having been nick­ ed along its side to indicate that some had not negotiated the circle drive around it The State 1 of Michigan wanted to widen M-43 and replace the Broadway Street Bridge There was some opposition to the move, and many felt sad. but the plans moved ahead. The state would move the statue to a spot selected in Tyden Park, two blocks north of the intersection The statue allegedly weighed about 100 tons and was 42 feet tall. It was made in Barre. and in 1988 became part of the Middleville Memorial Day programs. Over the years, many veterans from the many wars and conflicts have marched or rode in the parade. Members of the county’s veterans organizations and their auxiliaries have marched. Many floats have been entered in the parade to portray a message of honor and of hoped for peace. Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts. Cub Scouts. Brownies and other children's organizations have joined in the parade. Hastings school bands have participated many times over the years, adding the excite­ ment of the familiar military music. Speakers have brought messages of honor, of hope for peace and a look forward. Some of the speakers have included the Rev. A. M. Coldren, Glenn Ainslie, the Rev. Russell Sarver, the Rev. Howard Culver. Emmet Herrington, the Rev. Roger Janke. Judge Richard Loughrin, Ron Miller. Dr. Jeanne Fisher, and in 1997, State Rep. Terry Geiger, just to name a few. Many of the traditions observed in present time ceremonies began over 125 years ago and have been changed only slightly to ac­ commodate the changes in customs and times. These traditions give meaning to the lives of those who served the country so well in its times of need. Sources Archives. Hastings Banner. City of Hastings. Michigan. 1871-1971: Barry Coun­ ty History. 1985, History of the G.A.R. and the Women's Relief Corps: History of the American Legion in Michigan, 1930. At "Parade Rest," the scaffolding being removed. Vt.. and was shipped to Hastings on five railroad cars. There had been some problems in getting it paid for when it was first ordered. It was to com $4,500 The people of Barry County had only raised about $2,000. A. Black and Son (Frank, who had spent some time in jail in Barre for not paying for the monument) took the responsibility and install­ ed the monument. In 1963 they still owned a considerable part of the memorial if they had chosen to claim it. The streets of downtown Hastings were paved with bricks in 1907 to help reduce the amount of dust. Many pictures of the statue show the brick streets and the John I Goodyear House, which was completed in 1900. Later a Standard Oil service station was built on that spot In August 1963. work began to dismantle the monument. Douglas Fiona of the Mount Hope Monument Company of Lansing had the contract for dismantling and moving the 74-year-old soldier and his pedestal. A metal box was near the monument's base. It was opened at a City Council meeting and the Aug. 15. 1963. Hastings Banner carried the story of that meeting. Don Fisher and Bun McPharlin read the documents and newspapers and other materials found in the box. Contents of the metal box included the roster of 139 Barry County Cadets, a list of the men who enlisted in the Civil War. a copy of the book '‘Michigan in the War” compiled by Jon Robertson, adjutant general: Rules and Regulations of the Grand Army of the Republic; a May 22. 1889. copy of the Hastings Banner, with Cook and Niskem as publishers; a May 22. 1889. copy of the Barry County Democrat, with A.H. Johnson as publisher, and a May 23. 1889. copy of the Hastings Journal with Dennis & Slingcrland as publisher. The box also contained a roster of Post No. 241 ot Woodland; a roster of the Freeport veterans organization; a copy of "The Reu­ nion. " published by J.W. Hallack al Sparta; as well as articles written by the late M L. Cook explaining how the funds for the monu­ ment were (and were not) raised These articles and documents were copied and put back into the base of the monument, with some additional items from current times (1963). Doug Floria estimated that the monument weighed 50 tons, not 100 tons and contained 5564 cubic feet of Vermont granite. There were 19 separate pieces. The monument would be cleaned by Floria at a cost of $400 to the city, using a special acid treatment. The area around the monument at Tyden Park was to be landscaped. Heavy equipment was brought in and the dismantling with the large crane began Aug. 12. 1963. Each piece was taken down separately and moved by truck to Tyden Park where it was reassembled at “parade rest.** facing east in the southeast comer of the park, looking out over M-43. The statue, complete with the Union Soldier, his bayonet, in its scabbard and the insignia which denotes each branch of service, was cleaned and ready to look out over future parades. This move changed the stopping points of the parade for the next several years. The parade had once stopped at the intersection of Slate and Broadway to place a wreath at the base of the statue before turning north and moving toward the river. In 1964 the parade turned at Broadway and State streets without pause and hcxled north to Tyden Park, where the parade paused. while the wreath was plac­ ed in its traditional place, before heading for the new Broadwav Street bridge for that pan of the ceremonies. In 1970 President Nixon asked Americans to fly their flags at half-mast all day on Memorial Day as a tribute to those who gave their lives in the tragic struggle in Vietnam. Normally, the flag is flown at half-mast until noon on Memorial Day and then flown at full staff for the remainder of the day. In 1971. there was another significant change Memorial Day was moved from May 30. which could fall on any day of the week, to the last Monday in May. This proposal was to allow for a three-day. weekend holiday, a trend which was affecting many of the legal holidays. There was and still is some resistance to this change, but Hastings and Barry County for the most pan accepted the change that year and the parade was held as usual but on Monday. May 31. On May 27. 1972. a special ceremony was put on at the cemetery of the Barry County Thomapple Valley Home and Medical Care Facility. They held a flag pole and raised the colors on it. The pole was assembled and Josh Richardson. Boy Scout Troop 175. helping put out the flags at River­ side Cemetery May 22, 1997. • NOTICE • Save America's Forests Barry County Is requesting renovation blds fcr the Barry County Animal Control Facility from qualified contractors In good standing with Barry County. Bld specifications and project drawings may be obtained at the County Admini­ strator's office, 220 W. State St., Hastings. Ml 49058 Sealed bids must be returned by 4.-00 p.m. on July 7.1M7. Um aatiMwidc caMpaijn M pretsd a ruwra AaKrkal wiM aad Sue Awcriri's lorv*u DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS SCHOOLS OF CHOICE The Dolton Kellogg Schools will be operating a Section 105 Schools of Choice program In grades K-12, not including special education, for the 1997-98 school year. Application can be made at the elementary, middle and high schools during open enrollment at 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Ml. Sally A. Adams. Secretary �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 26, 1997 Hastings golfer qualifies for Nationals; looks to move up < < iii<- h lliink < I il WMU Golf Outing special for a number off reasons Went to find a new golf game. And found a few friends instead... some new and some old. The 31st annual Hastings Bronco Golf Outing was held at the Hastings Country Club last Thursday. For me personally, the event was supposed to be a new dawn upon an oftendreary golf game — a sport that 1 struggle to grasp. To prepare. I drove directly home from work on Wednesday night and. with driver in hand, watched an instructional video: -Jack Nicklaus. Golf My Way." Now believe me, it was a great video from one of the greatest ever to play the game. As an instructor, Nicklaus continues to be as golden as he was from year-to-year in his link battles with Palmer, Trevino and Player. But, if you would have watched my game last Thursday, you probably would have compared il to Norman's or Daly's and certainly not Jack's. Still, 1 considered the day a success, because of those I met and those I ran into along the way. First of all let me say that my team Jim Weaver (not the athletic director, but an employee at a grochery store chain), a Hastings' businessman Dave Shinavier and WMU's ticket manager Greg Metzger finished at even par. The winning team, which included the Voice of the Broncos Robin Hook, carded a 62 but 1 could tell that they had a lot more practice than our four­ some. Our team was 1 over all day and, luckily possibly by some religious intervention, managed a birdie on the final hole. Still, I must thank Hook for his nice compliment. It's nice lo be remembered. Others who made the outing a special occasion included WMU's Associate Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard. Bronco tennis coach Betsy Kuhle, former WMU football coach and current consultant Bill Doolittle, special events coordinator Carol Morris-Mier and new head football coach Gary Darnell. Some things never change. Kuhle informed me that her squad had recently won another MAC championship. Doolittle is still as committed and cheerful as be has always been and Beauregard's gift for making one feel right at home remains the same. That's what makes the Broncos so special towards my own personal development as a sports editor and as a normal joe. Darnell spoke about his intentions of turning the WMU football squad around, mentioning that academics, recruiting and facilities were the cornerstones in his quest for excellence. “We expect the best (and) we need you guys" were some of the words that Darnell used to make his point. "To go to the bright lights, you have to lay it on the line," Darnell said when discussing his plan. It won't be easy... just look at the next few fall schedules... Florida State, Vanderbilt. Missouri and good ole* Indiana University The Grand Rapids area is a target location for the WMU Broncos, and with our help, who knows what the brown and gold teams can achieve during the upcoming sport campaigns? That local commitment begins with people like Mark Feldpausch and Kathy Curtis of the Fclpaush Food Centers. Last Thursday. Mark Feldpausch awarded three local students — Ryan Leslie. Megan Pierce and Meghan Kaiser — scliolarships to help in their future studies at WMU. To see others receive the same opportunities that I once did a few years ago. is quite special. Work on my golf game will continue just as the Broncos continue to make the lives of the next generation an educated, developed and a very successful journey. The Voice of the Broncos, Robin Hook, was a member of the first place team and served as MC as the Bronco Golf Outing. • Devoted to Education: Education lost a great friend last Friday with the passing of Bob Casey. Forty-one yean of educational service, 36 in Hastings Area Schools and two in Delton-Kellogg Schools. A teacher, a school board member, each year a scholarship was given to a high school senior in Casey's name. A fellow graduate of Wcstcni Michigan University, our thoughts and prayers go out lo Casey's friends. • 'Cats Coming To Town: The Michigan Battle Cals will conduct a free baseball camp, for both girls and boys, on Saturday July 5. from 10 a.m. lo noon al Fish Hatchery Park. If rain strikes, the clinic will run inside of the high school gymnasium. All clinic participants receive a free T-shirt and a voucher for complimentary tickets. Rally Cat, the mascot of the team, and Henrietta, mascot for Felpausch Food Centers, will also be on hand for the funfilled occasion. "We are delighted to have this opportunity to participate and we hope to see several thousand youth at the clinics," Fclpausch's Vice President of Public Relations Roger Jones said. Hope to see you there! • Softball Classic ia Wayland: The sixteen annual Wayland Summerfest Softball Classic will be held July 25-27 and will include six separate A.S.A. divisions. The entry fee is $130 and all balls are provided. The top two finishers in each division will receive an award. For more information, contact Brian at (616) 827-3988. Talk to you soon. Robert Wager has taken his golf game to a higher level. Now, with just a little bit of work on his putting stroke, the Hastings native plans on advancing even further. Wager, a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School, has recently played some of his best golf, including top finishes at the slate and regional tournaments as a member of the Lansing Community College squad. The state tournament was played at Stonehendge and Wager was one stroke out of first place before the event was cancelled because of some inclement weather conditions. Wager was just about ready to finish his final hole and looked lo have a great shot of improving upon his two under par score. At. regionals, held in Ohio, the local swinger shot 77-79-84 and wound up just four strokes behind the first-place finisher. Wager said that the wind was "unbelievable", but he was still pleased with his overall effort. By placing in the top 10 at regionals. Wager qualified for the June 2-6 National tournament played at the Wood Lake Country Club in North Carolina. "It was very difficult and I putted horribly." Wager said. Wager. 20. carded rounds 81-80-86-78 for a four-day total of 325. He said that the scores are not the best of indicators for how he actually played down south. "Those scores don't show how well 1 played; it was rainy and cold," Wager said. The former No. I player al Hastings High. Hope College and L.C.C. now plans to take his game to the next level. Michigan State University. Grand Valley State University and a few schools down south arc places he is currently considering for his future golf home. "I'm looking forward to improving," Wager said. "I'm on the top of my game; I just need a little practice on my putting stroke." As a senior Saxon in 1994, Wager had six match championships and four second place finishes. His nine hole average was 38 and for 18 holes Wagers norm was 78. The champion al the Barry County meet, Wager led the Saxon swingers to a fifth place finish al regionals and qualified as an individual for the Stale finals with a third place regional score of 79. Tracy Schondelmayer is named as T-K’s top female athlete At times, the will to win has had an overwhelming influence on how Tracy Schondelmayer approaches a game. "I want lo win so bad that 1 don't have to motivate myself,” Schondelmayer explains. "I always seem to get really nervous. Thai's just my competitive nature; I'm an emotional person and it just comes through in sports." Those emotions have a way of becoming statistics and because of her many contributions, Schondelmayer was selected as T-K's lop senior female athlete. Schondelmayer plans to study business management at Calvin College. She was fifth in her class (3.971 gpa) at ThomappicKellogg High School in Middleville and came way with many fond memories from her school environment. "1 liked it all the way through," Schondelmayer said. At graduation, the senior class president spoke to her classmales about the ups and downs that the students had experienced together at T-K. Those roller-coaster-like emotions were certainly experienced on the teams that Schondelmayer played on. Basketball was her best and she will attend Calvin with intentions of being the team's starting point guard. "It's a pretty prestigious school (and) I tike the basketball coach (Coach Greg Affman)," Schondelmayer said about her choice at attend Calvin. "The team has been doing really well, winning the M1AA the last two years (plus) the point guard is graduating." A captain for- her final two years. Schondelmayer played three years on the Trojan varsity squad and received such honors as All-OK Blue, All-County and the Trojans' "MVP." Her biggest basketball memory was the game versus Hastings High in districts. T-K had lost to the Saxons by 26 points during the regular season, 53-27. At districts, though, the Trojans came out on top 46-43 with Schondelmayer scoring a basket with seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter to give her squad their first lead. Schondelmayer began playing basketball in the fourth or fifth grade and has been involved in AAU since the age of 12. She says that the game's intensity is what draws her to the sport. Still, there were other sports that kept Schondelmayer's efforts and emotions in full gear. An outside hitter on the volleyball team, Schondelmayer played three yean on varsity and earned all-league, all-county, and Academic All-State accolades. T-K volleyball Coach Cindy Middlebush was one whom Schondelmayer admired. "I like her as a person," Schondelmayer said. "She knew how to handle all of us; she was more of a friend than a coach." Al the top of Schondelmayer's memories from volleyball are the wins over rival Caledonia in both her junior^ and senior seasons. Soccer presented an even different challenge to Schondelmayer. She was the team's goalkeeper for two years, after Tracy Schondelmayer was a Trojan standout in three sports: volleyball, basketball and soccer. switching from a field position, and earned all-league and all-county awards for her work there. In one early game, though, during her senior soccer campaign the Trojans were soundly defeated 6-0 by Caledonia and Schondelmayer lasted just 10 minutes in the T-K goal. The emotions of that moment became quite overwhelming for Schondelmayer, but a lesson was learned in the process. "I thought just about myself." Schondelmayer said. "Later in the season. I kind of felt guilty and went back in goal." A 2-1 district championship overtime victory soon followed against those same Scots, a sweet reward to the end of an outstanding prep career. It was the Trojans first district soccer title in seven years and it came partially because of Schondelmayer's decision not the quit. "It was like perfect to play Caledonia and beat them," Schondelmayer explained. For as much as Schondelmayer gained through prep sports, she also realizes what the games gave her in return. "Sports expose you to all of that — you make friends and you have your own place," Schondelmayer said. Truly a champion, Boucher makes mark at Lakewood Mark Feldpausch, Chief Executive Officer for Felpausch Food Centers, stands by WMU scholarship recipients Megan Pierce. Ryan Leslie and Meghan Kaiser. WMU and Felpausch sponsored the Hastings Bronco Goll Outing. There's no doubt about it. Nick Boucher made his mark as one the best wrestlers ever to come out of Lakewood High School. Boucher won a State individual championship as a junior was All-State three times and holds 17 school records including most wins (156) most pins (103), most career points (479) and longest winning streak (41). He also holds the Viking wrestling record for best dual meet record, twice, with perfect regular season marks of 28-0 and 22-0. Must we go on? As the 1996-97 top senior male Viking athlete. Boucher can now look back upon those early years with the Lakewood Wrestling Club and the in-the-house matches with his older Brad as stepping stones to a promising wrestling future. "1 began in the Lakewood Wrestling Club when I was five and wrestled every Saturday in free style." Boucher said. "I haven't been pinned since my freshman year and that probably has a little bit to do with my brother." His brother Brad, 24. is roughly 60 pounds heavier than Nick, but matches in a home setting are not always arranged with weight classes intended. In the 103-pound weight class. Boucher went 53-1 as a junior and won a Stale title in the process. Wrestling, though, was not always that easy for Boucher. As a freshman, he had an overall record of 17-14. He started out his sophomore stanza winning 4 of 6. but still wasn't where he or his coach. Bob Veitch, wanted him to be at. "1 had a talk with Veitch and he made me become a better wrestler," Boucher said. “He (Veitch) made me the wrestler and the person that I am today. He's like a second dad lo me." Boucher finished the sophomore season at 40-11 and placed sixth at State. As a junior. Boucher's excellence on the mat became even more evident and the day he saw his name at the top of the Detroit Free Press wrestling charts was a very monumental moment. "That sort of woke me up a little bit." Boucher said. The one loss in his 53-1 season made Boucher practice even harder and draw even more inspiration to obtain his dream of eventually becoming a Slate champion. Individual dreams were not as huge lo Boucher as a senior, but helping the Viking team to succeed was a top priority. "Most of it was team; we did things that had never happened before," Boucher explained. Lakewood qualified as a team for the Stale quarterfinals with Boucher serving as a senior captain. The Vikings lost to one of the best teams in any class, the Greyhounds of Eaton Rapids, but accomplished so much during the course of the year. Still, Boucher continued to excel as an individual and placed second at 112 in the Class B individual finals. Those victories helped Boucher to earn a Division I wrestling scholarship from Cleveland State University. Cleveland State Coach Richard Bonncci has told Boucher to come ready to start at 118. BOUCHER continued on page 11 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 26, 1997 — Page 11 Lakewood’s Mitchell enjoys h'me, wins with Viking teams Jennifer Mitchell remembers attending open volleyball gym sessions with older sister. Heather, while still in junior high Those warm-ups could be considered the launching pad of what has turned out to be an all-star prep volleyball career. Mitchell describes the moments as both fun and full of wins. Pam Mitchell, the mother of the two spikers. remembers those early moments like they were just yesterday. "They had lo slop practice once; that's just the competitive nature between both of them." Pam Mitchell said. "She (Heather) knew that Jennifer would be right up there (and) 1 could tell that they were both going to be athletes." Lakewood High qualified for the Class B Stale quarterfinals the past three years, one season making it to the championship and the other winter competing in the semifinals. Mitchell has played a major pan in all three of those victorious campaigns, being named All-State twice. Mitchell also played basketball and softball for the Vikings, gaining such awards as team "MVP" and all-league. . Because of her athletic efforts, Mitchell was selected as the lop senior female athlete at Lakewood High School for 1996-97. It is a perfect way to close out a prep career that has been very close to perfect. Now. the Lake Odessa native sets her sights on Central Michigan University and the Chippewa volleyball team. Mitchell will attend the Division 1 school this fall on a volleyball scholarship. The first action comes on Aug. 29 when the Chippewas compete at the Colorado State Tournament with the host school. Northern Iowa and the University of California. “I’ve been working on everything and going to the open gyms." Mitchell said. "They (CMU) took second in the MAC (Mid-American Conference) last year and have no seniors coming back this year. They're looking forward to the. freshman class that's coming in." What that means for Mitchell is that CMU coaches Terry Robbie and Elaine Piha are looking for contributions from their first year performers. That probably won't be a difficult task for Mitchell, who holds Lakewood High records in kills (712) and blocks (247) along with honors such as All­ State. All-Barry County. All-Lansing, All­ Region and All-Dream Team. Joining Mitchell at CMU will be Lakewood classmale Joni Daniels. Daniels, who was another three-sport star for the Vikings, gained a basketball scholarship al the Mt. Pleasant university. The Viking volleyballers won the Capital Circuit title over top-gun Charlotte in Mitchell's senior year and a few weeks later ousted perennial power StevensvilleLakeshore in the Stale quarterfinals, their second season win ovcf the Lancers A sister influence turned Mitchell towards volleyball when she was in the seventh grade. Her older sister. Heather, was already becoming a star in the sport and Jennifer watched in awe as the "older" players, like Heather. Angela Rufner and Jessie Briseno found success with their pin-point passes and their powerful spikes. Mitchell attributes a lot of Lakewood’s success on the volleyball courts to Coach Kellie Rowland. "If everybody had Mrs. Rowland’s coaching ability. Lakewood athletics would be more successful." Mitchell said. A shortstop on the Lakewood softball $quad. Mitchell earned such honors as the team's Miss Softball. All-Capital Circuit, All-District and All-Barry County. In the Viking softball record books. Mitchell's name can be found in two categories: RBI in a season (42) and homeruns in a season (three in 1995). Her 1997 season came to a close Monday when she took part in the Lansing All-Star contest. As a junior, the Lakewood softball team found the same success its volleyball team had experienced and made it to the Class B Stale quarterfinals. "I never expected that; everybody contributed." Mitchell said of that surprising experience. On the basketball courts, Mitchell was a member of the Lake wood programs for three fall campaigns playing both forward and center. She was the team's "MVP" as a junior and gained other awards such as Most Improved, All-Capital Circuit honorable mention and Miss Defense. The last four years have been full of championships and Stale appearances for Mitchell and many other graduated Vikings. The best part, though, is that the feats were accomplished by good people during times of happiness. "When you play sports you meet a lot of people and you don't have as much time to get in trouble." Mitchell said. "It's fun and we won." BOUCHER, cont. from page 10 "It's going lo be a change." Boucher explained about his move from one Viking team to another. "They treated me well down there; I just hope that 1 can do well at 118." Veitch isn't worried. "I think Nick will do just fine al Cleveland State." Veitch said. "He just needs to make the transition change into college style." Boucher, a 3.733 student at Lakewood High who finished the top 20 of his class, plans lo major in business al C.S.U. During his prep wrestling career. Boucher was three times All-State, All-Barry County for four years and All-Lansing three times. The 17 school records bad a lot to do with Boucher's determination, hard work and the confidence to believe that he could reach his goals. "I feel like I left my mark here." Boucher said while looking al a wall inside of the Lakewood High School. "It will always have a little spot, where the banner hangs, where and 1 can lake my little kids lo sec il." Football and baseball are two other sports that Boucher participated in at Lakewood High. He played two years on varsity in both sports earning such honors as Academic All-Slate. Special Team's Player of the Year and Player of the Week. In football, he played cornerback. On the ball diamond. Boucher t<x>k the position at second base. Coach Bill Barker summed it up best following Boucher's lough loss in the Stale finals during his senior year. Barker told the star athlete that "even though you lost, you're still the best wrestler in Lakewood history." Quite a compliment... quite an athlete. Local pro coach speaks to youth by Jason Karas Staff Writer Dave Joppie. a 1984 graduate of Lakewood High School and now a first base and hitting instructor for the Modesto A’s Class A affiliate with the Oakland Athletics, recently spoke to a group Little Leaguers at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. Joppie told the kids to be dream chasers. "Whatever you dream you can attain," he said. “You just have to go after it." Joppie said he has never been afraid to fail in life. He said the death of his dad in 1986 during his sophomore year at Aquinas was a driving force in his life. He said he tries to do things to make his father proud. He told the players they should listen to their coaches, teachers and parents. “You have to have the help of people around you.” he said. He said he gets pleasure from seeing the players be works with advance up through the big leagues. His future goals are to manage a minor league ball club and eventually work bis way up the minor leagues. He said he would have liked to coach the West Michigan Whitecaps, but they changed affiliations and are no longer a farm team of the Athletics. Joppie said baseball has been good to him. “The game lias taken me to places I thought I’d never see growing up in Sunfield,” he said. Nick Boucher, who holds numerous school wrestling records, will take his talents to Cleveland State come fall. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Lakers Tournament July 19 The Gun Lake Community Church will be holding its Lakers Tournament on July 19, offering both good music and healthy activities for those who attend. A 3-on-3 basketball tournament and a Sand Pit Volleyball tournament will lake place for both boys and girls with divisions in each of the sports. Also, concerts will be going on all day. Hastings' Terri Penncpecker and Mary Taylor, Mark Hawkins. Duane Hagen ("Mr. Blues"), John Reimer, Todd and Amanda (Pruitt) Gallaher, Hastings* Kim Fagen and Nohbdy's Heroes are scheduled to perform No fee is required. For additional information on the event, contact the Gun Lake Community Church office at (616) 795-7903 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday-Friday. D-K coach sought If soccer is your game, Delton-Kellogg has an opportunity for you. Delton-Kellogg High School is in search of a varsity men's soccer coach to guide the Panthers during the fall 1997 season. If you are interested in the position, please send a letter to D-K Athletic Director Karen Leinaar at 327 N. Grove St. Delton. Ml 49046 The phone number to reach Leinaar at is (616) 623-9285. 2 Golfers 1 III RSOAY 9 30 .1 in Scramble Jennifer Mitchell played on three Lakewood High volleyball teams that participated at State. In this picture. Mitchell leaps over the net to make a block over Marysville's KeHy Harrison in the 1997 Class B State semifinals at Western Michigan University. (Photo by Shelly Suteer) Who is the ‘Caps player chosen in the first round? Question No. 13 in our West Michigan Whitecaps trivia contest is as follows: What is the name of the only Whitecap player selected in the first round of the draft? If you think that you know the answer lo this question, contact Jim Jensen, or Dave Young at the J-Ad Graphics, office. The J-Ad phone number is 945-9554. The first person to correctly answer this week's question receives four free tickets to an upcoming Whilecaps contest Best of luck; now let's play ball. GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE 9-18 8366 Alii: YOl'.A TE.AAI I’l.AYER? ,/oill lllC lillC ///>.' IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITIES EXIST IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: Press Operation Painter General Labor Purchasing Agent General Office Medical Billing Receptionist Assembly MANPOWER IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE METAL STAMPING PLANT IN IONIA, AND FOR AN INJECTION MOLDING COMPANY IN SOUTHEAST GRAND RAPIDS CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the City of Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regularly scheduled meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 1997 at the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 South Broadway to solicit public com­ ment regarding a Special Land Use Permit for a proposed stor­ age building to be constructed at 301 West Court Street This building is considered to constitute a Public and Institutional use and requires a Special Land Use Permit in the B-2 Zoning District in which it is proposed. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan (telephone number 616-945­ 2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Immediate Long Term positions are available In all three shifts. Must be 18 years of age and have at least three months of positive work expe­ rience in an industrial setting. Manpower is also accepting resumes for several secretarial positions in the Hastings Area. Medical Billing experience a plus._______________ Also looking for Executive Secretaries w/transcription experience MANPOWER 127 North Market, Hastings V 948-3000 - e.o.e. I I �Page 12 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 26, 1997 Riverbend Golf Course will be the site for golf classes for youth. Instructor Ed von der Hoff will conduct classes on Mondays from June 16 through July 28 (no June 30). For those who have completed grades 2-4 (9:30-11) and grades 5-8 (8:30-10). Registra­ tion is on-site with the $5 registration fee. A $1 green fee will be due with each visit. Track Chris Warren, Southeastern Principal, will be the instructor for summer track for all school age youth. Meet at Hastings High School track at 7-8 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays starting June 16 through July 23 (no meeting July 2). The cost is S10 (those at­ tending the out -of-(own meets will have an ad dnional $5 fee). Registration is on site for the track program. Much faster than a deere... Eric Holzhausen, Jon Rodriguez and Cori Furi were three local racing fans who got a first-hand look at Chad Little's yellow and green Pontiac Grand Prix last Saturday at Fillmore Equipment in Hastings. Little, and sponsor John Deere, are currently racing in their first-year partnership in the NASCAR Winston Cup Racing Series. Show car representative Scott Bredenberg, of Harrisburg, N.C., says that he will travel with the car from town to town. The vehicle Is owned by Mark Rypien, a former quarterback for the Washington Redskins, and Greg Pollex, a Michigan business man. Hastings’ Johnson finds first place form in Kalamazoo If the term "mudder" was used in off road, tough truck competitions, the term most likely would not be used to describe Dan Johnson. Johnson, of Hastings, has raced in the sport for five years, but does not like lo run in the mud. At the Kalamazoo Fairgrounds last weekend, though. Johnson did and he fared quite well. Johnson took first on Saturday and then came back Sunday and finished first again. In the long-wheel base class, Johnson recorded the fastest time of 45.02. ' “The course was really, really muddy (and) I don't like the mud," explained Johnson. But. on this weekend the wet dirt was a picture-perfect canvas for the local racer's success. The second annual 4-Wheel and Off-Road Jamboree at the fairground was a very good test for the 32-year-old vet. "I prepared somewhat; kind of what we built the thing for," Johnson explained. "It seems to be working just fine.” Local racer Dan Johnson was all smiles after the results from the second annual 4-Wheel and Off*Road Jamboree at the Kalamazoo Fairgrounds last weekend. At the helm... Western Michigan University football coach Gary Darnell spoke about his goals tor the brown and gold program last Thursday at the Hastings Bronco Golf Outing at the Hastings Country Club (see Column on page 10). Darnell said to 'expect the best* and mentioned academics, recruiting and facilities as areas of importance. WMU's season opens Aug. 28 with a non-conference evening contest against Temple in Kalamazoo. The Broncos will also be at home to usher in their MAC schedule with a Sept. 13 battle versus the University of Toledo. KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY Hastings* Brad Shellcnbarger started on the pole in the Factory Stocks B heal and placed third. In the feature race Shellenbarger, 22nd in the point standings, motored his way lo a 13th place finish. Brian Bergakker, of Middleville, was eighth to start the B heat and wound up ninth. In the feature race Bergakker was 10th. the best of the Barry County 15 Month CD contingent. Bergakker is now 17th in Factory Slock potnis. John Ter Meer, 21st in points, began in the third position of the A heat and after a few mechanical problems earned a welldeserved victory. Luck, however, was not on his side in the feature event, as the Gun Lake racer took 18th. Lake Odessa's Steve Carter, who currently is 10th in points, finished seventh in the B heal and started on the outside of the front row in the feature. After leading for a couple of laps. Carter was involved in a crash and he ended his night in 15th. * Hastings' Joe Bush was one of two local racers who showed up for the Super Late Model class, joining Middleville's Ron Finkbeiner. Bu_h, however, was the only one lo finish and did so with a note-worthy effort. Bush, who made his way to Kalamazoo after Berlin's show was cancelled, started ninth in the C heat and finished eighth. Bush, after starting 21st in the feature, made his way all the way up to 11th by the event's conclusion. Finkbeiner, currently 20th in points, battled motor problems and had to drop out before the racing got under way last Saturday. BERLIN RACEWAY Inclement weather caused postponement of the Spring Championship and A Night of Fun was washed away as a result. But. don’t fret as NAPA and WGRD will sponsor the event on Saturday at the paved one-half mile Marne oval. The three-in-one card includes Late Models, Sportsman Stocks and Super Stocks. Hastings' Joe Bush is expected to race for top honors. Practice begins at 2 p.m., time trials are at 4 p.m. and the first preliminary event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Adults are $10 and children 4-11 are $4. MARVIN ASA 260 Middleville's Dave Sensiba dropped from second to fourth in the ASA point standings with a 35th place finish in the 36-car event. Sensiba now has 182 points, 23 behind third place Mike Miller's total of 159. Gary St. Amant won the Speedway, Starvin' Marvin 200 and Dorr's Bob Senneker wound up seventh. Senneker is ninth in points with 355. On June 28, the ASA racers will compete at the 1-70 Speedway in a 300-lap event in Odessa. MO. BENSON ON SUPERHIGHWAY NASCAR Winston Cup driver Johnny Benson knows all about superspeedways, short tracks and road courses, but these days he's also logging some laps on the information Superhighway from his Harrisburg, N.C. home. "I'm not an expert by far. but I'm learning and it's kind of fun to play around on it. There is a huge learning curve with computers as well." MHdfe School Gotf League Come join this fun golf program. Boys aad girts entering grades 6-8 are eligible for this league at Riverbend Golf Course. Matches will take place on Tuesdays starting June 17 and continue for 7 weeks (no matches on July 1). Boys start at 11 a.m. and girts start al 1 p.m. Players do not have to be at every match. The registration is on site along with the $5 registration fee. A SI green fee is paid for each time that you participate. Players are encouraged to bring their own dubs. Clubs available for rental are limited. The summer Playground program opens al Bob King Park and Central Elementary School in Hastings and also at Dehon Elemen­ tary in Delton on Monday, June 23 and con­ tinues on Monday through Friday until July 25. The playground hours are 9 a.m. to noon aad 1 to 3 p.m. The playground program is offered to children in grades Kindergarten through sixth. A Tol-Lol is also offered on the Hastings playgrounds to 3-5 year olds who are toilet-trained. The playground is free of coat io the youth. The activities include games, crafts, story time, book reading, and special events. The events do have admission and transportation fees and are scheduled as follows: Friday, June 27 — Ice Skating, Grand Rapids; Monday, June 30 — Kite Demonstra­ tion at Bob King Park; Tuesday. July 1 Kite Demonstration at Central Elementary; Friday, July 11 — Binder Park Zoo, Bank Creek; Wednesday, July 16 — Lugnuts Game, Lansing; Friday, July 25 — Full Tik Water Park, Battle Creek. A permission slip must be filled out by the parent and returned to the playground staff, in order to participate in trips. 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Jarman Construction 7; Goodenough’s Goodies 21, Hastings Mutual 5; Hastings P-Ring 2, True Value 43 Data Wesnen’s Safthal Chemco Tank.................................................... 2-0 Dee Swinehart.................................................. 2-0 Gofco.................................................................... l-l Clancy Realtors..................................................1-1 Beverly ’s Hair Co............................................ 0-2 Beth Cheney......................................... .1.......... 0-2 Liberty Group.................................................... 0-0 Rcaafts Thursday, June 12 — Cheney 3, Swinehart 17; Cheney 12. Swinehart 16; Gofco 2, Clan­ cy Realtors 15; Gofco 16, Clancy Realtors 1; Beverly’s Hair Care 3. Chemco Tank 17; Beverly's Hair Care 15, Chemco Tank 16. LEGAL NOTICE ■0RTBME FONECLOMJNESALE Friend of the Court. Tho review will bo conducted on or about July 1. 1997. 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County Trial County. 220 West Hatting*. Michigan 4*058. Stole Street. (6/26) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 24, 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. THIS HRM B A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMFT1NG TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY INFORMATION Wf OETAM WILL K USED FOR THAT FURFO5E MORTGAGE SALE — Dofauh has boon mode In the condition* ol a mortgage mode by Kkhord I. Hamilton Jr., unmarried man to AAA Mortgage - - 4 '' '^1 f---<■--■ 4--Aono i h------HjncKw yxOxww^wi . 24. 1996 and recorded on July 29.1996 In Uber 667. on Face 827. Barry County Bocord*. Michipon. and wo* OMipned by said mo ripop** to tho COUN TRYWIOf HOME LOANS. INC. a* aaMpnoo by an OMlpnmont doted July 24. 1996 which was record­ ed on December 30. IM. In Liber 6T. on Fape 93*. Barry County Bocord*. on which mortgage there I* claimed to bo duo at tho dote hereof the urr of Fifty-Six Thoutond Four Hundred Ninety Nino and 04/100 dollar* (SS6,49*.O4). Indudtog In­ terest ot 9.90% per annum. Under iho power of *oio contained in said mar­ tpops and the statute in *uch case mado and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said martpaps will bo foreclosed by o *aie of tho mortgaged premise*, or some port of thorn, os public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hosting*. Michigan at too o'clock FJA.. on July 10. 1997. Said promise* are situated In VM1AGE OF WOODLAND. Barry County. Michipon. and OTO deteribod a*: Tho South 4 Bod* of tho North 1Z2 of lot 9. Btoch 1 of the Village of Woodland, according to tho ,_ „_ J r»n*, I racoroaa ma. au-1 . Tho redemption period shall bo 6 monfh(s) from tho date of such safe, unles* determined abandon od in accordance with 1*480. 400.3241a. in which case Iho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dote of such sole. Dated: May 29. 1997 COUNTRYWKN HOME LOANS. INC. FOB INFORMATION. FLEASE CALL: (249) 642-4202 Trott t Trotl. F.C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC. 30IS0 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 41025 File 897053412 (6/26) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 26, 1997 — Page 13 GYPSY MOTHS. .continued from page 1 "We can’t go out at night. It feels like rain." Joyce said. She has been cleaning the porch two to three times a day with a leaf blower to remove the droppings. Over on East State Road. Doug Mcpham related that every lime he mows the lawn, the droppings “fall all over your clothing.” The Mephams' property is known as "Oak Hill." he said, because of the many huge oak trees that grow there. And unfortunately for the Mephams. oaks arc a favorite of gypsy moth caterpillars. Mepham said he saw traces of gypsy moth activity last year, but now damage to (he leaves is noticeable. "I see branches that arc stripped." he said. "They arc chewing away, little by little.” To help combat the problem, he is using sticky bands around his trees to trap the caterpillars. "Il docs stop them.” Mcpham said. The Cooklins discovered the gypsy moth caterpillars on their property "two to three weeks" ago. Earl said. "They were little and now they're almost as big as a little finger." Daughter Margo found the first caterpillar underneath the knob post of a wooden railing on the front porch. Already the caterpillars have eaten a noticeable amount of leaves from an oak tree by the road, he said. He also has basswood and maple trees in the front, but the oak seems to be the favorite. The Cooklins have tried urrppmg (heir trees with sticky bands («> trap the caterpillars, but the burlap seems to work the best for them. They've also tried spraying the trees with a chemical pesticide called Sevin, but Earl said he wasn't able lo gel high enough lo fully spray the trees. Already, he's spent about $40 on home remedies to try to minimize caterpillar damage and said Ik* smmid be glad to share in the cost of spraying, if it is determined that the area should be treated. "h’s pitiful.” he said of the situation. In two or three more weeks, the caterpillars change into moths and the adult females sixm will be laying eggs. In August, the Cooklins and other affected residents will BOB CASEY, continued from page 1 lowing hip replacement surgery, and accord­ ing to a relative, had talked about suicide prior to last Friday. Dale Casey, his cousin, (old police he'd spent the night with Casey and had left the house at 8 a.m. Friday. The cousin attempted to call Casey, received no answer, returned to the house, and found Casey in the back yard around 9:15 a.m. There was no suicide note, police said. Casey was interviewed for a story prior to' the June 9 election. During the interview. Casey said he'd been housebound for an ex­ tended period following the surgery and was having trouble dealing with the seclusion and inactivity. He was experiencing diffi­ culty with an anti-anxiety medication he was taking, he said, and was having trouble sleeping. A rumor that Casey was suffering from cancel is incorrect, according to Douglas Peck, a 1976 Hastings High School graduate and close friend to Casey. There was "no terminal illness involved." he said. Stale po­ lice also said they had no indication that Casey was terminally ill. Peck said Casey was being well cared for by his cousin Dale and several friends, in­ cluding himself and his family, after the hip MMgenr "We were family." Peck said of his rela­ tionship with Casey, who never married. "Out of seven days a week he was here four. Sometimes, every night of the week he'd stop in." Many people in the community expressed shock and dismay when they heard news of his death. Casey was well-known in the county. He was bom in Hope Township and graduated from Hastings High School. He received a bachelor's degree in elementary ed­ ucation and two master's degrees in elemen­ tary administration and counseling/psychology. He was an educator for 41 years in Delton and Hastings, serving many years as an elementary principal and junior high assistant principal. He owned two tree farms and a one-room school house, which he restored to its original condition. Every year he gave tours of the school to area schoolchildren. He was a member of the National Educa­ tion Association and Michigan Education Association, the Hastings Lions Club, the Barry Soil and Waler Conservation District, the Barry County Historical Society and the First United Methodist Church. He received numerous honors in his life, including the Those who knew him characterized him as kind and gentle. "He was a very loving man." Peck said. "That's what attracted a lot of people to him." Peck said he met Casey when Casey. Peck, and Peck's bnither Carl went on a fish­ ing trip together. Casey had been Carl's teacher. "We had something that just kind of clicked for both r.f us," Peck said. "We did everything together — hunt, fish, go on va­ cations. chat. We always said wc were closer than father and son." Peck said Casey loved the outdoors. "He liked his farms. He liked to take walks." Casey also "enjoyed his community activi­ ties." Peck said. "He fell everybody should pay back to the community in service. It kept him busy. He didn't like to be the trader, he just wanted to be there." Schoessel said school officials were "shocked and saddened" by his death. "Wc FFA "State Farmer" award. Hastings Jaycces 1961 Young Man of the Year, 1987 Michigan Tree Farmer of the Year, 1991 Michigan Educational Tree Fanner of the Year, and 1981 Hastings High School Alumnus of the Year. He was a longtime member of the Hast­ ings Charier Township Board of Trustees, and served on the Hastings School Board from 1990-1994. For many years he awarded $500 scholarships to graduates planning a future in teaching. were looking forward to having him get started on the board." Schoessel said that in 1950 Casey was re­ quired to give an autobiographical sketch of himself as part of his application lo leach in Hastings. In that sketch, Casey wrote, "While I was (caching in the country school" (he taught al Hinds school) "I always tried to do the best kind of work that I was capable of doing. I always fell well satisfied with my work when, after teaching a year, I could look back on my work and see the many things which I had accomplished. "My mam purpose in teaching is just lo do a good job and help every young person whom I teach to become a better student and a belter citizen of our country." Casey is survived by his brother. Rex; cousin. Dale; several nieces, nephews, great­ nieces. great-nephews, and special friends Douglas and Kim ^ft.gn^lheir three children. “ BOY. Devin Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 10 at 6:07 a.m. to Melissa Cunningham and David Moore of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs. and 21 Inches tong. BOY, Brandon Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 9 at 6:32 a.m. to DeAnn Snyder and Dorman L. Gray of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs 9!6 ozs. and 2156 inches long. BOY, Aaron Bradley, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 10 at 8:25 a.m. to Deven Bronson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. *4 ozs and 2(1'inches long. BOY, Lee Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 14 al 5:10 p.m. lo Kyle and Angel Christopher of Vermontville. Weighing 6 lbs. 6% ozs. and 2156 inches long. BOY. Ezon Malachi, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 13 at 4:16 a.m. to Cheryl and Daniel Merrill of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Gabrielle Lorraine, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 15 at 1:30 a.m. to Brock and Lesley DeGroot of Nashville Weighing 8 lbs. 3.5 ozs. and 21 inches long. Funeral services were held Sunday, with interment at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memo­ rial contributions can be made to the Robert S. Casey Memorial Scholarship Fund at Hastings High School. Specialize In Design and Installation of: GIRL, Emily Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 9 at 8:36 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. James Kopka of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 14^ ozs. and 20 inches long. Chimney Rcpair/lnslull.ilion Scotty’s Custom Builders Phone: (616) 629-9025 Licensed LEGAL NOTICES: MOSTOMCSALI MORTGAM FOMCLOMNK SALE Thia ia on attempt to collect o debt, ond any in­ formation obtained will bo used for that purpoao. Default hot occurred in a mortgage mode by Ralph O. Westbrook ond Cheryl Lynn Wearbrook hutband ond wife, to First Notional Bonk of Michigan doted Moy 13. 1996 ond recorded on Moy 30. 1996 in liber 662 page 124. Barry County records. The lender hot begun no proceedings to recover any port of the debt which it now $16,407.77. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property, ol public auction to the highest bidder on Thursday. July 10. 1997 ot 2:00 p.m. local time, at main entrance .to Courthouse Hostings Michigan. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest ot 15.95 percent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgagee pays before the sole. The property is located in the Township of Rutland. Barry County. Michigan ond is described in the mortgage os Beginning ot the Northeast corner of the Nor­ theast 1/4 of Section 8. Town 3 North Range 9 West, thence South on the East Sectton line 72 rode, thence West 20 rods, thence North 10 rods, thence Eosi 10 rods, thence North 12 rods, thence East 10 rods to the point of beginning. The redemption period will be six months from the dote of sole: however if the property is aban­ doned the redemption period will be one month from the dote of sols Date June 9, 1997 First Notional Bank of Michigan Joseph 8 Backus attorney P.O Box 794 East Lansing Ml 48826 (7 3) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default hot been mode in the conditions o* c mortgogo mode by RANDALL R. SMITH. O single mon. to FIRST UNION HOME EQUI­ TY CORPORATION. a North Carolina Corporation. Mortgagee, dated September 24. 1993 and record­ ed on October 27. 1993 in Liber 587. on Page 28. Sorry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Fifty-five Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven and 83/100 dollars (555.711 83). including interest at 8.49% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute In such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole ol the mortgaged premises, or some port ol them, ot public vendue, ot the Sorry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan ot 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on July 31. 1997. Soid premises are situated in TOWNSHIP of HOPE. Sorry County Michigan, ond ore described Have a story idea? Call us at 945-9554 Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Nor theost 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2. North Range 9 West, thence North 592 feet for the ploce of begin­ ning; thence North 331 feet, thence West 1.320 feet: thence South 331 feet; thence East 1.320 feet to the place of beginning. Also commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23; thence North 592 feet; thence West 1.320 feet; thence South 592 foot; thence East 1.320 feet to aloce of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dole of such sole Doted June 19. 1997 FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P C. Attorneys for FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY CORPORATION 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham forms. Michigan 48025 File R97064129 (7/17) free educational information about measures residents can take to help protect trees and shrubs from damage by gypsy moths. There is some debate about the effectiveness of spraying programs. "Landowners should not fool themselves into thinking that spraying is a panacea lo the gypsy moth problem or that it is a substitute for good forest management." said Russell Kidd. District Forestry Agent for MSU Extension in Roscommon. "In fact, under certain conditions, spraying could actually prolong defoliation if it eliminates the buildup of predators." "To date the bulk of the research done on gypsy moth has been in the eastern states and Europe. Michigan is different in terms of soil, climate and forest types. Therefore, il is not always easy to apply what happened elsewhere to our slate." MSU experts say community suppression spray programs are designed lo help homeowners cope with the gypsy moth until natural controls (predators, diseases, etc.) cause the population to fall to levels that people can tolerate without spraying." The county itself will not directly be involved in spraying because of the liability, said Commissioner Lew Newman, who noted a governor of California who allowed a spraying program that ruined paint on vehicles. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said the county could provide for a gypsy moth coordinator to work with residents and municipalities that have a gypsy moth problems and that would "relieve some of the responsibility as far as the liabilities.” A coordinator could also investigate the possibility of getting state and federal funds to help. Some municipalities in other areas have had millages lo pay for spraying." Commissioner Sandy James said. "There's some misunderstanding now that the county should take care of the spraying." Bailey said. "The county should lake care of getting the coordinator and then the townships, villages and city can spray and wc can help them with liability by providing the coordinator.” Bailey said. "Our planning is going to be for next year." "The cost of the spraying should come back to the individual property owner," Wenger stressed, noting the various sizes of property. "Sycamore trees seem lo be getting the brunt of it right now. reported Commissioner Emmet Herrington. Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner New Home/Addition • Roofing • Siding ’Decks Door A Window Replacements • Pole tlarn/Garagcs GIRL, Jessica Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 10 at 1:15 p.m. to Kimberly and James Eaton of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 10'4 ozs. and 21 inches long. Il spraying isn't done next year, "it will gel worse." he said. Joyce attended a recent meeting about the gypsy moth problem and said "county commissioners were so nice and Jan Hartough's presentation was great." Hartough is the county's Cooperative Extension director. The Extension has been wonderful. They arc so knowledgeable," Joyce said. The Extension office, located in the Courts St Law Building in Hastings, has Subscribe TODAY! GIRL, Meghan Grace, bom al Pennock Hospital on June 13 at 12:36 p.m. to Pam Pickard and James A. McKeown II of Mid­ dleville. Weighng 10 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 H in­ ches long. GIRL, llene Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 8 at 3:03 p.m. lo Tylene DePyper and Ron Smith Jr. of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs. 7 ozs. and 20Mi inches long. have to begin the hunt to destroy egg masses on their properties before they hatch next May. Insured The Algonquin Lake area has more gypsy moth problems this year, noted Commissioner Sandy James. Some residents in Hope and Rutland townships have larger problems this year. "We need lo keep on lop of this." she said. Hartough of the local Extension office said Yankee Springs Stale Park is a hot spot of gypsy moth infestation. Other areas where gypsy moths arc on the increase include Middleville, Assyria and Bellevue. "We re getting lots of phone calls now." she said. "Some areas are affected more than others." People can do a lol themselves to help prevent widespread damage from gypsy moths. Hartough said. "Just because you have them, doesn't mean you immediately start spraying (with chemicals)." CITY HALL, cont. from page 2 result of misunderstandings. Bailey said the county at one time did offer $425,000. which was (he minimum required bid. He said he believed that if the city was willing to sell City Hall to the county for $425,000 cash, "the county would have a very difficult time not honoring this." The county board the following day voted 6-1 lo offer the city $425,000. Commis­ sioner Rod Goebel cast the only dissenting vote and Tim Burd was absent. Councilman David Jaspersc asked whai as­ surance the county would give that it would not raze the City Hall building and Penrod said the city should have the right of first re­ fusal if the county chose to sell the building and property at a higher price within five years Both of those stipulations were worked into the terms of negotiations. Richard Ludwig, secretary-treasurer and chief financial officer with Ludwig and Karas, said Tuesday that his firm was disap­ pointed in hearing the news the city had de­ cided to negotiate with the county. "I think their concern was that we needed time to go through our approval process." he said. Ludwig said his firm still had to put to­ gether a site plan and present lo Rite Aid and with plans to buy and demolish two other homes to the west of City Hall, there would have been the issue of rezoning those two properties from residential to commercial. Ludwig said he understands the concerns local residents have about bringing in a commercial venture at what has been a gov­ ernment building for more than 35 yean. "In a community like Hastings, it's not all dollan and cents like it is with a business." he said. Fekkes Monday night told council mem­ bers there were two conditions that weren't met in talks with Ludwig and Karas, one in­ volving a $25,000 cash deposit and another involving the length of an inspection "No bid has met all the requirements (for the sale)," Fekkes said. "The council is still in a position to make a decision." The vote to discontinue negotiations with Rite Aid was nearly unanimous. Seven voted lo make the move, Jasperse abstained and Councilwoman Evelyn Brower was absent. HELP WANTED Part-time Retail Sales Applicants should possess an eye for color and style, and be able to work well with the public. Call Barb for an appointment. 945-9554 The Hastings Banner call... Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Off These Area Locations Hastings Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley's Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Felpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb’s R & J’s Goodenough Goodies Superette Tom's Market Day By Day Thornapple Lake Trading Post Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Other Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Lake Odessa • • • • • • Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-O Shell Felpausch Carl's Market Hamlins Quick Stop • • • • • Little's Country Store Carl's Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Nashville Delton Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg’s Get It & Go Pastoor's Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Freeport L& J's Our Village General Store �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 26,1997 ter he completes his jail term. COURT N€WS: A man accused in the March armed rob­ bery of the Nashville Cappon's station, was sentenced to jail after he pleaded guilty ear­ lier this month in District Court to a charge of conspiring lo embezzle over $100. In exchange for the plea from Steven K. Harshman, 24, of Nashville, prosecutors dismissed a charge of armed robbery. Harsh­ man is also to cooperate in the prosecution of his co-conspirator, the clerk who was on duly at (he time of the robbery. Prosecutor Dale Crowley told the court he recommended a sentence of nine months in jail. Harshman's attorney, Michael McPhillips. asked the court to follow Crowley's recom­ mendation. but suggested it consider instead, a sentence of no more than six months. McPhillips said Harshman had helped police locale evidence against the clerk and that he suffers from a drug problem. In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Harshman he would follow McPhillips* request, "because it is my feel­ ing you're either going to gel off drugs or not. and if you're not. I'm not going to OPENING AT OAKVIEW AFC Home. Large private room, family atmosphere. 616-948-2352 $2M TO $5M WEEKLY from your home mailing drrculars for a telephone company. Easy! Respectable! FT/FT. No experi­ ence needed. Call AT Access, 1-800-426-3085 24Hn. $529 WEEKLY, mailing company letters from home, many positions available, easy, no experience needed, free info, call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, ext. 1400 24 In 19B4 CAMERO BERUNETTA white, V-8, automatic, runs good, excellent motor, always starts, origional owner, rare find, priced to sell, $2425. Call 616-664-4983 (Pine Lake). 3/4 TON CHEVY and camper, $1,200. Great deal Call after 6pm 948-8244. ____________ MUST SELL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: *89 Ford Conver­ sion van. V-8 engine, 108,000 mites, gray exterior, light-gray interior, 4 captains chairs, plus bench seat and bay windows, side and rear cargo doors, air, cruise, 12-voit adaptor for tv. Set-up for towing, rum great Was asking $3 JOO, win aeU for $2300. 945-5719 ESTATE A YARD SALE: June 28, 9sm-3pm, 2700 S. Tanner Lake Rd. Between Hall Rd. and Quimby Rd. Hone drawn manure spreader, hone drawn drag, hone drawn cultiva­ tor, small hone drawn cultiva­ tor, snowblower, truck tiro-L78-15, 15” tire chains, tool boxes, sulkie cart, wrought iron railing, 1 corner feed box, anti­ que wood stove, stove pipeinsulated A heatalator, exercise bike, Kirby vacuum. Filter Queen Vacuum, shovels, pitch­ fork, hoe, rake, canning jars, weight bench, ski machine, lawn table with umbrella, 3/4 too 16” tires, pull down lamp, 2 curtain rods, sickles, wooden ladder, tongue for two hone wagon, womens clothes, 2 bird cages, womens shoes sis 8. wringer washer and tubs, games and lots of toys, mens clothes, boys jean, boys demium shorts, knick knack shelf, super single walerbed, hanging plant pots. Home Interiors and lots of miscellaneous. GARAGE SALE: 9-5pm. Saturday A Sunday. 28th A 29th. Childrens clothing, some baby items, furniture, miscella­ neous. 538 W. Green St GARAGE SALE. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 26, 27, 28th, 9:00am-5:00pm, 6590 Goodemoot Road, Clarksville. Riding A push lawn mowers, 8HP loader, household items A some woodcrafts____________ HUGE GARAGE SALE: June 27-28,9am-5pm. Due to putting Historic Bowens Mills up for sale we must sell personal odds A ends - books, frames, hunting A fishing items A some anti­ ques, the usual garage sate stuff, (an all antique sate will be held August 8 A 9) 2 mites north of Yankee Springs Stale Park off Briggs Rd. 19M STAR SCHOOL RD. June 28th and 29th 10am-4pm. Home electronics, childrens items, tools. No early sales. MOVING IN GARAGE SALE: Fri. A Sat, 8am-4pm. Entertainment center, futon couch, microwave oven. Wheel­ horse riding lawn mower, Hihi hammer drill, hand tools, lamps, linens, pans, glasswear, rugs, clocks, much misr Everything priced to sell. 2382 Ottowa Trail. Algonquin Lake. 1 waste space in the jail for an extra three months." He sentenced Harshman to two years pro­ bation with six months in jail and credit for 76 days served. He also ordered Harshman to pay a $500 fine, $500 in costs and $807 restitution with additional restitution to be determined. He also ordered Harshman to at­ tend substance abuse counseling. In other recent Circuit Court business: • Daniel Higgins, 34, of Wyoming, was sentenced to prison after he was convicted by a jury of armed robbery, assault with intent to rob while armed, first degree home inva­ sion. and possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. The jury was hung on counts of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and conspiracy to commit home in­ vasion. Those two counts subsequently were dismissed by prosecutors. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell said Crowley had handled the prosecution and provided her with his statement to read to the court. She said Higgins had very likely set up a 1988 robbery and had a breaking and entering ABANDONED FACTORY BETO'S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile hornet Custom built for wtoerted, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-8OO-387-OO35. 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Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. case pending. She said Higgins is also sus­ pected of involvement in other breaking and enterings and a drive-by shooting. McDowell said Higgins* victims had to go into counseling to deal with their fear, but he continues to deny his involvement in the robbery. ' Mr. Higgins left the victims with their everyday life severely altered," McDowell said. She asked the court to follow the rec­ ommendation of the probation department saying. "I think it's the only fair force, the only justice that can be imposed in this case." Higgins' attorney. Tonya Krause, said Higgins has always denied being involved and continues to do so. She described him as "incredibly respectful" during the case and also asked the court to follow the recom­ mended sentence, adding the prosecution's star witness, Frank McPherson, had received an eight-year sentence. In imposing sentence, Fisher said, "To be perfectly honest I think the jury made the right decision given the evidence. It makes me sick to my stomach that Frank McPher­ son only got eight years. He should have been sentenced to 20 yean." Fisher said the robbery would not have happened without Higgins' urging and said a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison would be appropriate, but that he would take into account Higgins' lack of prior felonies and the sentences received by his co-conspiraton. He sentenced Higginr on the felony firearm charge to 24 months in prison. Hig­ gins received 8-20 yean in prison on the re­ maining charges and they will be served con­ secutively to the felony firearm charge. • Lance C. Denio, 19, of Shelbyville had his youthful offender status revoked after he violated terms of his probation. Crowley asked that youthful offender sta­ tus be revoked, but Denio's attorney, David Gilbert, asked the court to keep it. "I don't see the court really losing any­ thing by keeping the (youthful offender) sta­ tus," Gilbert said In imposing sentence, Fisher noted that the original pre-sentence report recommend not granting youthful offender status lo De­ nio because of a history of juvenile offenses and that the probation department didn't think he would be successful. "I tried to give you a break, but you let yourself down," Fisher told Denio. In (evoking youthful offender status. Fisher also sentenced Denio to six months in jail with credit for 41 days served. He also made Denio eligible for earned early release into the Alternative Directions halfway house in Grand Rapids. • Robert W. Kniu. 23. of Battle Creek, was sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty earlier this month in District Court to a charge of larceny in a building. In ex­ change for his plea, a charge of breaking and entering was dismissed. Crowley said his office was also recom­ mending a 12-monlh cap on jail time adding. "It appears Mr. Kniss obtained a super deal in the plea bargaining and we are bound by the terms of the plea agreement." Kniss' attorney, Timothy Tramp, said Kniss admits to having an alcohol problem and asked the court to stay within the plea agi cement. In imposing sentence, Fisher said in light of Kniss' prior record and repealed property offenses, it appeared there was no way to work with him on probation. He sentenced Kniss to 12-48 months in prison, with credit for 18 days served. The sentence will be concurrent to a previous prison sentence imposed by Kalamazoo County. Kniss is also to pay restitution of $317 restitution. • Spencer L. Shumaker. 25. of Ver­ montville, pleaded not guilty to violating terms of his probation. Shumaker's attorney. David Gilbert, asked that the arraignment be postponed because the alleged probation violations were of­ fenses for which he had not yet been con­ victed. Fisher denied Gilbert's request. A hearing was scheduled for July 18. • Andrew D. Nelson. 17. of Wayland, withdrew his guilty plea to a charge of es­ cape from the Barry County Jail. A pre-trial conference was scheduled for June 26. • Greg L. Hull II, 18. of Hastinp, was sentenced to jail for violating his probation. McDowell said she had been hoping Hull wouldn't continue his partem from juvenile court, but said he was in circuit court again for violating his probating by not being truthful to his probation officer. She said Hull has chosen to not take coming into court seriously and continues to hang out with the people who have gotten him into trouble. She asked the court to impose a fivc-month jail term, as recommended by the probation department. Hull's attorney. Carol Jones Dwyer, said she and Hull see potential for something positive in a five-month sentence. She added. "Mr. Hull is young, he's been estranged (from his family] for a number of yean." and said "this violation relates strongly to fact he had no place to go, no place to feel welcome except for a person the court would not want him to go to." Fisher said Hull's conduct made it clear the court could not work with Hull on proba­ tion. "You have to team not lo lie to people trying to help you." Fisher said, adding, "I really don't want to send you to prison. Mr. Hull. Thai's the direction you're heading in and I'm not very optimistic about your prospects." He sentenced Hull to five months in jail with credit for 40 days served. Hull will be unsuccessfully discharged from probation af­ • James C. Enz, 32. of Lake Odessa, was sentenced to jail after pleading guilty June 5 to third offense drunk driving. McDowell said this offense appears due lo Enz's alcohol problem and abuse and said she is sure Enz is very aware of the problem’ al­ cohol has caused him with his numerous of­ fenses. "Il appears Mr. Enz was having a lot of problems and stress al the time, but he should know by now (drinking] hasn't worked in the past," McDowell said. She added Enz had attempted to elude police offi­ cers at speeds up to 100 m.p.h. McDowell said Enz appears remorseful and willing to do his jail time, asking the court to impose the six months agreed to in a plea agree­ ment. Enz's attorney, William Doherty, asked the court to consider granting work release to Enz. saying he has transportation already ar­ range and that Enz's employer considers him a valuable employee. He noled Enz's last previous alcohol offense was in 1987 and that if had been arrested two months later, he couldn't have been charged with third offense drank driving. Enz offered an apology to the court, but Fisher said, "You don't have to apologize to me. You should apologize to Officer (Jason] Stxbeny — he's the one who put his life in danger chasing you speeds up to 100 m.p.h." He sentenced Enz to five years probation, with six months in jail and credit for four days served. He was ordered to pay a $500 fine, $500 in costs and a $150 forensic fund fee. Fisher made Enz eligible for work re­ lease and ordered him to be in his residence between midnight and 6 a.n>. and to attend substance abuse counseling. • John C. VanVleet, 32, of Vermontville, was placed on a tether after pleading guilty in April in District Court to third offense drunk driving. McDowell said VanVleet appears lo have suffered a relapse in keeping his alcohol problem under control. She said he has had long pcnods without a Icohol use and his last offense had been in 1990. She asked the court to impose a 90-day jail sentence and said she hoped VanVleet has learned from this offense and can stay off alcohol indefi­ nitely as he had for seven years. VanVIcet's attorney. Thomas Dutcher, said he disagreed with Me DourH's recommenda­ tion. He said the court had indicated 60 days with work release would be appropriate, knowing VanVleet had suffered a relapse. Dutcher said VanVleet would say it was a good thing this occurred as it brought him back to facing his problem as he had began drinking shortly after a divorce. In imposing sentence, Fisher said. "You certainly have a lot of positive things to keep in your life," but said he wanted to "make this as painful as possible." He sentenced VanVleet to three years pro­ bation with 30 days on the tether program and credit for one day served. He ordered VanVleet to pay a monthly probation over­ sight fee, a $150 forensic find fee. $3,000 in costs and a $3,000 fine. "1 want you to understand you've thrown away all that money on your drinking and driving." Fisher told VanVleet. “I think this is better than you sitting in jail at taxpayer expense." * Vera B. Elliston. 29, of Kendallville. Ind., was scheduled for a June 26 pre-trial conference. He is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct with a boy under 13 yean old. • James R. Kaufman. 28. of Hastings, wm scheduled for a July 10 pre-trial conference. His November 1994 conviction by a jury for manufacturing marijuana was overturned by the Court of Appeals on the grounds that former Circuit Judge Richard Shuster fatted to conduct a hearing on a motion lo suppress evidence. POLICE BERT: - ___J Fire fighter injured in Friday Naze IRVING TOWNSHIP — A Freeport fire fighter was injured in a Friday pole ban fire it 7440 Wood School Rood near Eckert Rond. Units from Hastings. Thomapple end Woodland townships assisted in Use fire, which had Freeport units on scene for about cwo-and-a-half hours. The fire was reported by the home owner, Duane Wilks. Freeport fire officials said the fire was electrical in origin and resulted in an estimated $30,000 structural damage and $40,000 damage lo contents. The injured Freeport fire fighter suffered second degree bums to the right side of his face and was treated and released. Fire officials said the fire fighter asked that his name not be released. Domestic violence report probed RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan Sure Police uoopen investigated a domestic violence report Uta occurred near Use intersection of Whiunore md Chief Noonday toads. The victim told troopers she and the 21 -year-old Woodland man bad been diartrnntg their relationship when it broke down into an argument. They were traveling south on Whitmore, tooth of M-37, when the argument became more intense and the suspect began hitting the victim as they drove to the dirt portion of Whitmore past Chief Noonday. The victim said the man continue lo hit. slap and kick her and pilled her hair. Al one point, she said he stopped their vehicle, pulled her out. burned her on both arms and her forehead with his cigarette, hit her with a small tree limb and held her face down in the dirt for a short time. The victim told troopers he then put her back in the vehicle and they drove lo Crystal Flash in Middleville, when she escaped and hid from him. After the man stopped looking for her. she ran lo Cappon's. from where she was taken lo Pennock Hospital for treatment. Troopers said the suspect told them they had gotten into an argument and he became upset and lost control of himself. He told troopers he could not remember everything he did lo the victim. Stereo equipment taken in break-in WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies investigated a break-in in the 7300 block of Brown Road. Deputies said the break-in occurred some time between 8:30 p.m. June 13 and 6 p.m. June 15. The victim told police he had returned lo the home and found his stereo equipment had been taken, Deputies said a cement block had been removed from a stack of blocks at the rear ot the home and was used to break a window at the rear of the home. Deputies suspect the thieves had been casing the home, as the victim told them he had recovered a beer bottle two days before he left from an area where the suspects vehicle is believed to have been parked. Trader break-in investigated YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies investigated a break-in the 2400 block of S. Briggs Road. Deputies said the break-in occurred some lime between noon June 12 and 1:30 p.m. June 13. The suspects fust attempted to crawl through a window on a side of the trailer. It was too small, so they went to the other side and pushed in a screen to get in. Police said it appears they left by crawling out the same window. Taken was loose change, rings, a watch and a pair of gold ear rings. Maryland man cited in accident YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Maryland man was cited following a one-car accident June 22 at the intersection of Briggs and Bowens Mill roads. Michigan State Police troopers said Robert G. Seneschal. 23, of Lexington Park, Md.. was southbound on Briggs when he crested a hill and saw a northbound vehicle turning left onto Bowens Mill Road Seneschal attempted to avoid the accident, but lost control, slid off the road to the right and hit a dirt pile. Upon hitting the dirt pile. Seneschal's vehicle became airborne. He told troopers he was traveling 55-60 m.p.h., but the driver of the other car and witnesses walking across the street told troopers he was traveling at over 70 m.p.h. Seneschal and his passenger, Dustin R. Koed, 21, of Santa Barbara, Calif, were transported by Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Seneschal was cited for violating basic speed law. One injured in two-car accident YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Middleville man was cited following a twovehicle accident on Gun Lake Road one-tenth of a mile south of Oaklcigh Dnve Michigan Slate Police troopers said Randy A. Middleton, 19, was south bound on Gun Lake Road when he ma Je a left turn in front of a north bound car driven by Linda S. Everting. 34. of Wayland. Troopers said Everting was unable to avoid the collision and her car struck Middleton's vehicle in the front bumper to passenger side area. Troopers said Everting was transported to Pennock Hospital by Thomapple Township Emergency Services for neck and chest soreness as well as possible broken bones. Middleton was not injured in the accident. He was cited for failure lo yield on a left­ hand turn. * � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-07-03.pdf 4dfc503dd1eeb3ca67a01caabb2fd0bf PDF Text Text Where to go for fireworks Charlton Park to observe 4th See Page 2 See Page 3 Hastings reveals final honor rolls See Pages 6, 13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HA'-llfiGSPUSUC LILRAkf ANNER THURSDAY. JULY 3. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 27 News Briefs Learn-N-Play center to close First Friday set tor 2nd Friday Pennock Hospital has notified parents and staff of its intentions to close the Lcam-NPlay Child Care Center on North Broadway effective Sept. 30. The hospital has operated the child care center since 1985. It now serves an average of 49 children from ages six months through preschool. Dan Hamilton, chief executive officer of the hospital, cited the loss of management expertise with the resignation of Center Di­ rector Sherilyn Willard and her administra­ tive representative. Perry Francisco. "The hospital board of trustees regretfully reached a most difficult decision to cease op­ eration of the Leam-N-Play Child Care Cen­ ter. Pennock Hospital prides itself on a tradi­ tion of excellence in providing the highest quality service possible.” Hamilton added that "attempts to relocate the operation closer to the hospital have been unsuccessful. This has resulted in lo­ gistical difficulties, as well as remaining in a The next monthly First Friday program will be held July 11 because July 4 is a holiday. The series of forums, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Commit* tee. usually is held at noon on the first Friday of every month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson streets in Hastings. The speaker for the next program will be Carl Mcllvain of Hastings, president of the Michigan Farmers Union, who will talk about NAFTA. GATT and the struggles of the American family farmer today. Freeport farm on dairy tour The Joseph Bruinsma farm on Freeport Road will be the first stop on Professional Dairy.Farmers Association dairy tour at 10 a.m. Wednesday. July 16. Bruinsma Farms Inc. consists of 3.5^0 acres and a 2.500 cow herd that is milked every 10 hours. The operation also has a manure/sand distribution managed by Ken Gasper. More details about the tour can be obtained by calling Shenli Nott, Michigan State University agricultural economist, at (517) 353-4522 or George Atkinson. Michigan State University Extension dairy agent, at (616) 527­ Ice cream social set for July 12 The annual ice cream social at the Bernard Museum. 7135 Delton Road, will be held from I to 5 p.m. Saturday. July 12. The event will include demonstrations of spinning and blacksmithing, lours of the museum and music by the Happy Tones. The museum has 25.000 artifacts and seven historic buildings, including a one-room school and a seamstress cottage. There will be no admission charge, but donations will be accepted The museum and grounds, located on the north shore of Crooked Lake midway between Prairieville and Delton, are open daily between 1 and 5 p.m. this month and in August. Solid Waste panel to meet The Barry County Solid Waste Over­ sight Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday. July 11, at the Barry-Eaton Dis­ trict Health Department in Hastings. Lake O Fair is continuing The Lake Odessa Fair is under way this week, running through Sunday. July 6. The annual Art in the Park celebration will be on Saturday. July 5. Art in the Park, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Arts Commission, this year will include food and lots of ex­ hibits to see. The celebration this year is dedicated to the memory of longtime Lake Odessa Village employee Cariyn Dcalsman The fair itself will feature harness racing, a midway with rides, demolition derby, draft horse show, the Little Fiddlers, a lightweight horse pull, fireworks on Friday and Sunday and a special Ladies Day program Sunday. July 6. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two facility and on a site that compromises our objectives and standards." Pennock two years ago attempted to move the location of Learn-N-Play from North Broadway to Walnut Street near a parking lot it has built on the south side of Green Street, across from the hospital. The plans for relocating the child care center were scrapped because of neighboring residents' objections, however, the parking lot finally won approval. Willard, who will be available until July 30. said. "The continuity of the children's care is important to us.** She is contacting other child care providers and will work closely with Child Care Refer­ ral Services of Kalamazoo. Tina Thompson will be available after July 30 to help facilitate a smooth transition for the children to other child care providers Parents may call Child Care Referral Ser­ vices at 1-800-343-3470. Caledonia principal is MV supt. choice system. The other two slops on the dairy tour will be at the Maple Row Dairy near Saranac and the Lew-Max farm, 5357. PRICE 50* Ready to soar... Big balloons abounded in the area last week. This balloon, belonging to Red Baron Pizza, stopped in Hastings last Friday on its way to the Team U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championship in Battle Creek and gave tethered rides to children participating in the First Presbyterian Church's vacation bible school. The rides were arranged by church member Dan Carpenter, who works for Red Baron. Church member Lisa Iberie (in gondola, with sunglasses) is pictured riding with several bible school participants. The balloon championships, featunng 150 hot air balloons, continue through July 5 at W.K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek, with balloon launches daily at 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Larry Haywood appointed to Hastings School Board by Jason Carr Staff Water The Maple Valley School Board's choice for superintendent is Clark Volz, the current principal of Caledonia Middle School. He succeeds Alan McLean, who retired June 30. Interim Board President Dr. Michael Call­ ton said, "This man (Volz) really loves edu­ cation and he's closer to students than some of the other interviewees He's an excellent communicator." Pewamo-Westphalia Superintendent Steve Barnum was the other finalist for the Maple Valley position. While contract details still have to be fi­ nalized. Volz said he expects them to be done in the near future. "We're real excited about it and we hope it works out." he said. Volz has been principal of Caledonia Mid­ dle School for five years. He was also a fi­ nalist recently for the superintendent posi­ tion at Reed City. In his tenure at CMS. it was recognized as an exemplary school by the Kellogg Founda­ tion and recognized as a School-to-Work school by Virginia Tech University “That's been a great learning experience at by Mary Warner Staff Water Former school board member Larry Hay­ wood has been appointed to the Hastings Board of Education to replace recently de­ ceased board member Robert Casey. Haywood will serve until next June’s an­ nual election, when a new member will be chosen by voters to fill the remaining three Caledonia." Volz said He said he and his wife like the Maple Valley area “and I felt like I had something I could contribute to the school district. I know there are some challenges to be faced and I'm looking forward to facing them with the community." While Callton said CMS has become a top-rated school because of new ideas gener­ ated by Volz. Volz said for now he just plans to listen. "I'm looking forward to listening and hear­ ing what the real experiences are. There's a base there and they don't need to have some­ one come in and take them in a direction they don't need to go in." Staff Writer Cindy Smith contributed to this report. years of Casey's term. Haywood served three terms on the Hast­ ings School Board, from 1982 to 1994. He currently serves on the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education. He is a dairy fanner He and his wife. Ellen, are the parents of four children School board members made the decision to appoint Haywood in a special meeting July I. According to Board President Patricia Endsley. Haywood was selected from several See HAYWOOD, continued on page 12 Larry Haywood Pleasantview principal named Jerry Mueller, assistant pnncipal at Hast­ ings Middle School, has been appointed the new pnncipal at Pieasantvicw Elementary School Mueller takes the place of Judy Shelton, who resigned as pnncipal and is leaving the Hastings distnct Shelton was serving as director of educa­ tional services when she requested to have more contact with the public via the Pleas­ antview pnncipalship In a three-way switch, the district moved Dave Arnold, pnncipal of Central Elementary, into Shelton's position. gave Shelton the Pleasantview pnncipalship. and appointed Pleasantview pnncipal Jo Stebbins as pnncipal of the new elementary school currently under construction on Star School Road Supcnntcndcnt Carl §choessel said Shel­ ton was looking into taking an administra­ tive position with another school distnct. but he did not know if those plans had been I'inali/cd Shelton is on vacation and was un­ available for comment Of Shelton's depar­ ture. Schoesscl said, "she did a lot of work See PRINCIPAL, continued on page 12 Fun at 'First Fair' The Lake Odessa Fair, the first ot the season in Michigan, is under way from now until Sunday. Included are ndes like these two youngsters are enjoying. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 3. 1997 County to study coordination/consolidation of transportation by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Establishing a steering committee to ex­ plore the possibilities of coordinating or consolidating existing transportation services in Barry County has received the blessing of the Counts Board of Commissioners A 98-pagc study focusing on coordina­ tion/consolidation of transportation News Briefs Glen Miller band to play in Lake O The Glenn Miller Orchestra will per­ form in concert in Lake Odessa al 8 p.m. Thursday. July 24 The date of the event was rcjKirtcd incorrectly in last week's edition of the Banner The evening will start with music by the Lakewood Jazz Band, followed by one of the most successful and famous orchestras during the World War II era. The Glenn Miller Band's "Chattanooga Choo Choo" earned the first certified gold record for performing artists The concert, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission, is made possible by donations from the business community and profits from the annual Art in the Park celebration. Donations may be sent to the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission. Atten­ tion Pam Swiler. president. 839 Fourth Ave.. Lake Odessa. Mich. 48849 Youngsters* play to be performed The Thomapplc Arts Council of Barry County will sponsor a production of "The Trial of Goldilocks" by the Barry County Youth Theatre Guild July 8. 9. 10 and II The cast and crew will be made up of students in grades 6-12 from throughout Barry County, who have been rthearsmg for the last several weeks The first production will be at Maple Valle High School Tuesday . July 8; at Delton Kellogg High School Wednes­ day, July 9; at Peace Reformed Church on M-37 n/th of Middleville Thursday. July 10; ancn Fish Hatchcry Park Fri­ day. July 11 All performances will start at 7 p.m. Music day camp will be July 7-11 The Thomapplc Arts L^uncil will sponsor a week-long day ca».p July 7­ 11 at the Arts Hatchery Buying in Fish Hatchcry Park. The camp, directed by Joe Lakiye. will be for band students entering sc., enth or eighth grades this fall. The stu dents will be exposed to fundamental concepts on their instruments and there will be some small group and large en­ semble instruction. A concert will be presented at the end of the week. The camp is open to all students in Barry County Enrollment information has been sent to band instructors in the Delton. Maple Valley. Lakewood. Thomapplc Kellogg. Wayland and Hast­ ings districts. Students will be accepted in the order that their enrollment materials are re­ ceived. For more information. call LaJoyc at 948-4409 or 945-9766 Band to perform at Peach Bowl Maple Valley's band will be going to the Peach Bowl next winter over the Christmas holiday break According to Band Director Dennis Vandcrhocf. a personal invitation he recently received prompted permission from the Maple Valley Board of Educa­ tion. and those students involved in high school band will be participating and performing during halftime shows for that New Year's weekend game "Only a handful of bands are personally invited to attend each year." Vandcrhocf said "Il is quite an honor " He added that the invitation was probably the result of the "spectacular" performances that Maple Valley Band members have been a part of. And this couldn't come at a belter lime as far as he is concerned With the addition of new uniforms this past year, he said he feels that the band w ill look every bit as good as they will sound The first of many fund-raisers is now under way and the band is asking for the community to pitch in these next few weeks by setting aside their empty returnable* A band member accompanied by parents may be calling or knocking on doors to retrieve those cans If they do not slop by. simply pick up the phone and call Vandcrhocf to make arrangements for someone to do so He can be icached at 726-0251 providers in the county has been completed b\ Bans County Transit, which will set up the steering committee Commissioners last week listened to an explanation of the six-month study, which was prepared by Weshn Consulting Sen ices of Bellevue. Wash . and financed by the County Transit "1 think the exploration of this is excel­ lent." Commissioner Emmet Herrington Humane Society’s meetings canceled The Barry County Humane Society's meetings for July and August have been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday. Sept. 8 Immunization clinic is in Delton The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold an immunization clinic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. July 9. at the Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S. Grove, in Delton. No appointments arc necessary, but parents should bring along their children's immunizations records. Most shots are free. For more information, call the Health Department at 945-9516. Patriotic Freedom celebration slated The First Baptist Church of Scbcwa will sponsor a Patriotic Freedom celebration at the Lake Odessa Community Park Sunday. July 6. The service, open to the public, will begin at 10 a m. Special guest speaker of the day will be 99th District State Rep. Jim McBrydc. a Republican from the Mt. Pleasant area, who has been a member of the State House since first being elected in November 1990. McBryde's message will be "The Power of Words " Various patriotic musical selections also have been planned There will be refreshments served poor to the service and immediately afterward. Seniors may get free legal services The Legal Services Organization of South Central Michigan will offer free legal advice to area senior citizens ages 60 and over from 10 a m. to noon Friday. July 11, at the Hastings meal site of the Commission on Aging. 120 N. Michigan Ave. . Individuals will be seen on a firstcome, first-served basis with pre­ registration A lawyer will be present to answer questions of general and specific law in private consultation. Lunch will be available that day for $1 To make reservations, call the COA m 948-4856 Dunham is newest MV board member Frank Dunham has been appointed to a onc-year term on the Maple Valley Board of Education, replacing Board President John Kiufik. who resigned last month. Dunham, one of three candidates, was appointed last Wednesday The others were Dennis Mapes and Penny Steorts. A member of the Nashville Village Council since 1994, Dunham is an 18ycar veteran with Consumers Energy and is active in local scouting programs. The Maple Valley Board of Education is in the process of selecting a new superintendent to replace Alan McLean, who retired June 30. Chicken barbecue planned for 4th The 4th of July Veterans Association is finalizing plans to have its chicken barbecue during the Charlton Park Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration. The event this year will start with a flag-raising ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Fri­ day. July 4, followed by the meal being served from noon to 4 p.m under the tents in the walnut grove on the Village Green Admission to Charlton Park July 4 will be free Non-residents can get in for $4 There will be a charge of $1 to all veterans and their families for the meal. Non-veterans may cat for $2 apiece. Other activities planned for the Fourth at Charlton Park includes a watermelon eating and seed spitting contest, a baby crawl contest, water carrying relay, three-legged and sack races, pie eating arid judging contest and auction, straw bale loss and needle in a hay stack The action all takes place from 11:30 am to 5 p m said. Coordination "can be as basic as several agencies sharing nders or equipment, or as complex as all of the transportation systems of a state pooling their efforts and consoli­ dating under one manager or umbrella orga­ nization." Weshn's report said. The study included reviewing 15 trans­ portation providcry who have a total of about 120 vehicles in the county, including public and private non-profit human service agencies, schools and public transportation That group has a total of about 20 administrators "all doing the same things." 10 mechanics and 120 paid drivers plus volunteers, said Steve Sindiong of Weshn Consulting. Some transportation providers are already doing "a little coordination." he said. For in­ stance. Barry County Mental Health con­ tracts with the Transit to transport clients to program and work sites And. the Work First program purchases fares for clients to use the County Transit sy stem. One of the recommendations in the study included the possibility of extending Transit hours to better serve "Work First clients who need transportation for employment The mam benefit of transportation coordi­ nation is "increasing the number of trips." Sindiong said. He said that benefit would also bring about improvements in service quality and freeing up staff time tor other tasks. For instance, he said, some human service agencies have said they would prefer "being out of the transportation business so they can free up their staff." Long term cost savings is another advan­ tage of coordination, he said, by insurance pooling, sharing marketing and joint pur- cha.- mg Overall, cost saving measures also include the possibility of coordinating vehicle main­ tenance and administration Coordinating training could be an asset, too. he said " As the providers face a tightening pub­ lic dollar, the need for investigating methods for reducing duplication of services becomes greater." Weshn's report said. Barners to coordination. Sindiong said, in­ clude the Pupil Transportation Act provision that prohibits yellow school buses from transporting the general public, except for a non-profit use However, there is the oppor­ tunity for schools to use public transporta­ tion services for transporting students, the study said School distnct vehicles have a "large time during the day that the vehicles aren't used." Sindiong noted With the Barry Intermediate School Dis­ trict. a cost savings of about $25,000 per year could be realized by coordinating trans­ portation with Barry County Transit, Sin­ diong said. The study suggests establishing a steering committee with a board of directors as the first and most important step. That commit­ tee would meet bi-monthly and include rep­ resentatives from all transportation providers, local citizens, elected officials and a state transportation representative. "Several agencies and school districts ex­ pressed an interest in coordination, but are unclear of how it will serve them," the study said. However, increased communication al reg­ ular committee meetings is expected to trig­ Board approves address ordinance Some residents will have new addresses by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Some Barry County residents will be get­ ting new addresses sometime within the next several years. Who will have to change addresses is not known yet, but the lake areas arc expected to be "hot spots" because of inconsistent house numbers and confusing street names. The address changes are intended to en­ hance the safety tmd welfaretof individuals in the county by helping emergency services vehicles and 911 staff locate homes and businesses more quickly. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers has approved a County Address Ordi­ nance that was recently the subject of public hearings around the county. The city of Hastings will not be part of the county address change ordinance because the city has its own, county officials said. A purpose of the county's ordinance is to establish a county-wide system of assigning addresses to buildings. "It will be better for the residents of Barry County.” said Board Chairman Jim Bailey. County officials have said it may take up to five years to review the entire county and make appropriate address changes. County Planning Director James Mc­ Manus will serve as the address ordinance administrator. The County Central Dispatch Administrative Board shall serve as the ordi­ nance appeals board. The proposed rural address system, for ex­ ample, will have an address baseline of the south section line of Sections 7-12 in Yan­ kee Springs. Rutland. Hastings and Castle­ ton townships. This is a sampling of how the proposal works: "In both directions from this base- line, address numbers shall be evenly spaced. 1,000 per mile, so that when following a northerly-southerly road, one reaches address number 1,000 when arriving at the next section line north and south. The address numbers shall continue in the same manner by 1.000 whole numbers for each section of each township." The ordinance also calls for address num­ bers to be three-inches high or larger. ger an evolutionary process where partici­ pants can exchange ideas and needs and ex­ amine potential shared services and cost sav­ ings The study includes the overall routing of transportation pr.- .ders and areas of overlap­ ping in the county Some Transit routes overlap Hastings School District routes and that's where we saw the greatest area of coordination possi­ ble." Sindiong said. Dave Shinavicr, who heads the County's Land Information office, was called upon to use the county's computerized mapping sys­ tem to try to exploit duplicate routing. In the process, he discovered that the school districts would have to standardize their in­ formation to more thoroughly "match things up " "It can work." he said, recommending a standard address format be used. He also sug­ gested getting special software geared to routing. "There may be the opportunity in the fu­ ture for Barry County Transit to provide some of that service that Hastings Schools normally provide. They already provide ser­ vice for their disabled students Thai's been a well received process." Sindiong said. There also is an opportunity for Head Stan to coordinate with Hastings Schools like it docs with Delton, Sindiong noted. Head Start wants to keep its students "op yellow buses for safety reasons." 5 A central vehicle maintenance facility^ another possibiblc area of coordination. Ite said, to eliminate duplication from the exist­ ing 10 to 15 transportation maintenance ft cilitics in the county. This might be a solu­ tion to alleviate providers' worries about f®l tank storage and potential leakage. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey and Commissioncr Robert Wenger said. Other possibilities of coordination include a multi-county approach to coordinati^ transportation for people to gel to cmplqjk ment. medical appointments in neighboring cities outside the county. Barry County Transit could possibly db all the marketing for transportation providoft in the county. Sindiong said. Transit Transportation Manager Joseph Bleam said opportunities to participate in the study were offered to all transportation providers who transport in the county. "I think to often many limes when we can make financial sense, we want to protect our home turf and the financial results to the taxpayer, lowering costs, go by the way­ side." Commissioner Emmet Herrington said. "I think a lot of it docs fall in a turf war," Bleam added. Advertise in... The Hastings BANNER Call Us at... 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message and put together a marketing program that will GET RESULTS! Fireworks celebrations planned for the Fourth Several events arc scheduled for the 4th of July in and around Barry County Friday, July 4 Lake Odessa — Fireworks at Lake Odessa Fair at dusk Prairieville Township — Fireworks arc planned as part of a July 4 weekend show at the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame grounds on Milo Road west of M-43. There also will be country music, flea markets, crafts, dancing and tractor pulls through the weekend Gun Lake — fireworks al dusk Algonquin Lake — fireworks at dusk. Boaters arc warned to keep away from the little island (Snake Island) because of potential danger Saturday, July 5 Caledonia — fireworks al Lakeside Park at dusk Sunday. July 6 Lake Odessa — fireworks al the Lake Odessa Fair at dusk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 3, 1997 — Page 3 Old-Fashioned Fourth planned Friday at Charlton Park The 15th annual Charlton Park Old Fashioned 4th of July and salute to veterans is being planned. The event is free for all children 15 and under, pie bakers. Barry County residents, veterans and their families Non-coumy adults 16 and over are $4 apiece The event will run from 11:30 a.m to 5 p.m. Friday, beginning with a flag-raising ceremony and a "Salute io Veterans" by Barry County Sheriff Stephen H Deboer Children of all ages can join in the three­ legged sack race, wheelbarrow race, or water carrying relay, search for a needle in a haystack, enter their freckles in the most freckles contest, pic eating contest, straw bale toss or watermelon eating or seed spitting contest Pie bakers can bring a homemade pit in a disposable plate and the baker gets in free. Categories are fruit, cream and miscellaneous Following the judging, pies will be auctioned with proceeds to defray costs of the event. Charlton Park’s Historic Village will feature carriage rides, bottomless mugs of homemade lemonade hand-cranked ice cream, carpenter demonstrations and woodstovc cooking. The snack bar will feature all American festival food favorites The 4th of July Veteran’s Association will of­ fer a chicken barbecue for $ I to veterans and $2 to non-veterans from noon to 4 p.m. in the A flag-raising ceremony will start Fourth of July activities Friday morning at Chartton Park. Village Walnut Grove under the big tents. Charlton Park offers a beach, boat launch and picnic shelters on Thomapplc Lake. Separate admission fee required No fiteworks will be displayed, nor arc they allowed at Charlton Park. For details, call (616) 945-3775 Straw bale tossing will be one of the old-fashioned contests at the Fourth of July celebration Friday at Chartton Park. Sen. Abraham’s office to visit Middleville The three-legged sack race will be ona of the many activities visitors can enjoy at the Old-Fashionec Fourth of July at Charlton Park. The day will include food, fun and a patriotic speech by Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer ‘Phantom tea party’ to help Operation Smile by Mandy llabcl Staff Writer The Gun Lake chapter of the General Fed­ eration of Women's Clubs is planning a “phantom tea party" fund-raiser to help a team of doctors lake care of children in un­ derdeveloped countries through a program called Operation Smile A phantom tea party is one that no one will attend. Members said this is more com­ fortable than a regular banquet because there are no dates to keep, no big event to attend and no uncomfortable clothes to wear. Peo­ ple instead are asked to just relax and enjoy a cup of lea from a bag mailed to lhem by club members and read a brochure about Op­ eration Smile. Included in the invitation is a tea bag and a return self-addressed envelope so the recipi­ ent can send a donation that will be forwarded to the program Operation Smile is a team of doctors, nurses and staff who travel around the United Stales and underdeveloped countries around the world to operate at no charge on children and adults with facial deformities. The club members met at Dynamic Real Estate last week to put the mailings together and GFWC clubs throughout the state are finding different ways to collect donations for this project. Operation Smile was founded in 1982 by plastic surgeon Dr. William Magee Jr. and his wife Kathy, a social worker. Their goal was to help hundreds of children who have been hidden in shame, humiliation or have been ostracized because of a facial deformity. Free reconstructive surgery is provided as well as related health care and medical train­ ing for nations to achieve self-sufficiency. The volunteers repair faces of children that have cleft lips and palates, tumors, bums, and other defects. Things like these can be corrected in five days. One operation costs an average of $750 in a developing nation and each $1 gift lever­ ages $6 worth of medical services. Adults and young volunteers in 23 U.S. cities raise funds for Amencans in need and makes people aware of their situations. Severely deformed children are brought to the United States for specialized care Twenty-one thousand children in the United Stales have been treated and 20.000 surgeries have been done overseas More than 10.000 physicians are trained at home and abroad to help these people and 28.000 medical volunteers travel to 15 de­ veloping nations to provide $28,000 in med­ ical services yearly. Operation Smile is the 1996 winner of the first ever Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize for its efforts to alleviate human suffering. The organization received a $1 million prize that will help fund more operations. Domestic medical programs in New York City. Baltimore. Philadelphia. Boston and Nashville refer children to doctors for free surgery and arc reaching out to poor families in Los Angeles. Washington D.C.. Newark. Long Island. N.Y.. Hampton Roads. Va.. Cambridge. Mass.. New Orleans, and Columbus United Stales chapters of Operation Smile arc located in Ohio. Michigan. Minnesota. Missouri. Delaware. New Jersey. New York. Pennsy lvania. Louisiana. Washington D.C.. Virginia. Tennessee. North Carolina. Cali­ fornia. Colorado. Utah. Maryland. Washing­ ton and Oregon. Physician training programs in the United States teach specialized surgical skills annu­ ally to medical professionals from host counlncs and kids in club chapters around the world strengthen the power of Operation Smile and learn values of commitment and volunteerism Donation checks should be made out to the GFWC Gun Lake Area. The mobile office of U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham will roll into Middleville Wednes­ day, July 9. to enable constituents to mrct with members of the senator’s staff. Abraham has established a mobile office to serve communities in all 83 Michigan coun­ ties. The mobile office travels the state, equipped to make available to all Michigan citizens the full services of a permanent senate office and visits every county in the state every year. While Senator Abraham himself will not be visiting the region, his regional director will be available to listen to constituent concerns and to offer assistance with issues involving federal policies or programs Appointments are not necessary. The mobile office will be at Middleville Village Hall. 100 East Main St., from noon to 1:30 p.m. STOP SMOKING • LOSE WEIGHT 8:00 PM 6:00 PM Stop Smoking In One Visit Lose Weight/Get Motivated Hypnosis WORKSHOPS X*«K — Delton Township Hall — Take One for $40 ...or Both for $60 Register at the door or for advance registration call 616-963-2333. Includes Workshop Coupon for $40 Off a Private Office Visit MCall A. AMY HYPNOTHERAPY I AMY SOUTH. Ph.D. Master Level Hypnotherapist holistic health center KZp 181 NorthlAvenue. Battle Creek I Call - *33-2333 ■ ijf Member of the Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce FREE Reinforcement Tape With This Ad Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Of These Area Locations Admiral Dowling Comer Store Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Back Door Deli Cloverdale General Store Bosley's Vermontville Grocery Prairieville General Store Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders Banfield General Store Prairieville 66 Country Store (Bellevue) DJ Electric Gillett's Bait B Tackle Felpausch Delton Short Stop Felpausch ABL Quick Stop (Woodland) Cedar Creek Grocery X-Press Northview Grocery One hurt in Wednesday accident One man was hurt in a two-vehicle accident on W State Road west of Solomon Road. Michigan State Police troopers said Coy Morton. 66. of Charlotte was west bound when he slowed to turn left into a turnaround near a field. At that time, a car driven by Jeffrey Peake. 36. of Hastings, started to pass Morion s vehicle and rearended it. Peake told troopers Morton s vehicle had one brake light out and no turn signal on. Peake was transported to Pennock Hospital by Thornapple Township Emergency Service for treatment of internal injuries. Peake was cited for failure to wear a seat belt and improper passing. Peake s passenger Enc Coleman. 24. of Hastings, was cited for failure to wear a seat belt Coleman and Morton were not injured. Delton Other Hastings Lake Odessa Penn-Nook Gifts • Crystal Flash Plumb's • Bradee Drugs R B J's • Lake-O Shell Goodenough Goodies • Felpausch Superette • Carl's Market Tom's Market • Hamlins Quick Stop Day By Day Thornapple Lake Trading Post Nashville Granny's General Store • Little's Country Store J Ad Graphics • Carl's Market Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It B Go Pastoor's Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods • South End 1 Cappon's Quick Mart Freeport • Cappons Quick Mart • Mace Pharmacy ■ ■Kk LB J's Our Village General Store I �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 3, 1997 LETTERS.,.frcm cur readers Get non-violent offenders out of prisons To the editor: 1 am responding to your “Public Opinion" question dated June 19. on how can we cut prison numbers'1 We should do away with mandatory minimums, have the minimum one day and give the parole board the power to parole prisoners whenever the prison staff finds the prisoners are ready for parole The governor has closed most state mental hospitals and the courts have sentenced hun­ dreds of mentally ill people to prison. Let’s get the mentally ill people out of prison and into state mental hospitals where they can get help they are not gening in prison Let's get the drunks and drug addicts out of prison and into treatment centers and get them the treatment that is needed there, not in prison The governor needs to start pardoning a lot of longtime non-violent offenders Ail prisoners u ho are 60 to 80 years of age should be paroled The Michigan Department of Corrections keeps cutting programs that would help prisoners They want to cut academic and vocational school programs, college. A A and Narcotics Anonymous counseling, psychotherapy, substance abuse They want to cut all the programs that would help the prisoner I say let's educate and rehabilitate and get the prisoner back on the streets in five years or less. The Michigan Appeals Court ruled m Peo­ ple vs. Lorentzcn (1972) and they have the right idea, that: "Except for extreme!,, serious crimes or unusually disturbed persons, the goal of rehabilitating offenders with maximum effec­ tiveness can best be reached by short sentences of less then ^FTNAN'C'IAL ( lurmM by Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonea 4 Market declines are a part of the landscape A reporter once asked basketball player Vernon Maxwell, of the Houston Rockets, for a brief description of his playing that season. He answered. "Up and down." Maxwell could have been describing the stock market, as well The market doesn't always go up Sometimes, it goes down. Every investor should understand and be will­ ing to accept a certain level of nsk. because history shows that the long-term direction of the stock market is up. even when we figure in the most serious periods of decline. The American Funds Group shared a few facts that might help put market declines in perspective Since 1900. the stock market has had 318 "routine declines'* of 5 percent or more. 106 "moderate corrections" of 10 per­ cent or more. 50 "severe corrections" of 15 percent or more and 29 ' 'bear markets" of 20 - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes iare from the prevlous week. 36 AT&T 68s/.. Ameritech 41”/.. Anheuser-Busch 3ri<t Chrysler 35'/; CMS Energy 68s/. Coca Cola 19 D & N Financial 87 s/.. Dow Chemical 63’/. Exxon 27'h Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp <1 38’/,. Ford 56s/. General Motors 27 Hastings Mfg. 91”/.. IBM 52”/.., , JCPenney 63’/. Johnson & Johnson 11's/« Kmart 86’/.. Kellogg Company 48’’/.. McDonald's 55s/.. Sears 10s/. Simpson Industries 17'/. Southeast Mich. Gas 7s/. Spartan Motors 48’/. TCF Financial 34’/. Upjohn 334.15 Gold 4.67 Sliver Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 7722.33 Volume 544,000,000 -”/.. -2 -1'°/.. -'/. + ‘/w —1”/.. -’/.« —I’*/* + ”/.. + 17.. + 7. —’/» —’/.. + ’/. —’/. +7w -2”/.. —’/. + 3’/.. —'»/.. + 1’/» + ’/> — —7. —17. + 1 -3.20 —.11 -35.73 HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 percent or more It's clear that declines arc part of being in the stock market And. believe it or not. they actually can be beneficial by helping you sec how solid your financial program is. They can reveal whether you have a financial plan that will stand the test of time and help you reach long-term goals Declines can cause unsettled investors to ask questions such as. "Should 1 hang in there or wait on the sidelines until it turns around?" But for people who have established a pru­ dent. long-term financial program, market declines are of small concern Seasoned in­ vestors even view them as an opportunity to add to sound investments at a bargain price The following chart illustrates the history of .«ock market declines. It may not satisfy your fear of risk, but remember what the pros say Like the seasons, market declines arc a natural part of the landscape imprisonment “ Let's get all non-violent prisoners out and just keep the most violent and dangerous in prison We needed more Christian volunteers come into prisons. These are life-changing pro­ grams and we need them in all Michigan prisons Larry D Boise Marquette Branch Prison Remarks about children unfair To th* editor: Shame on Bonnie Lammers and her letter dial appeared in last week's issue of the Banner Ms. Lammers has every right to her opi­ nion. but she also should have stuck to the issue of the water balloon incident instead of appointing herself judge and jury on the behavior and attitudes of an 8-year-old and a 5-year-old child whom she has never met I know the Northrop children and no. they arc not perfect. They are kids just like they should be. But. they also possess qualities that are hard to find now days in children their age such as courtesy, politeness, manners and lov­ ing hearts. 1 can assure you that if "attitudes" and "behaviors" are being passed on to other children by the Northrups. it will only enrich those they touch. The Northrop children did learn a lesson from their cousin's incident. They learned that even if you agree or disagree on a punish­ ment that it is important to listen to your teachers, follow the rules and to learn from ocher people's mistakes Ms. Limmers stated that a 17- or 18-yearold should know what "no" means. Then she must also know that 8-year-old children can read 1 hope she is not employed by the Hastings Ates School System. Kids have such low self esteem these days and it seems com­ ments such as hers arc part of the problem. Just think, if she could find something good to say about a child that she could be part of the solution. A written letter of apology to the Northrop children from Ms. Lammers is in order. Maybe she could heal the wounds of her in­ sensitive remarks, which had nothing to do with the issue at hand. Better yet. maybe she should spend a day with the Northrop children at Tangle Town so that some of the great qualities they possess could rub off on her. If Ms. Lammers wants to question "credibility.'' she should take a long look at herself. At least Mrs. Northrop's letter did not contain statements that inflicted wounds in the hearts of young children. Judy Dailey Caledonia Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Ban ier welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crost fire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Examine your independence Tomorrow! this country celebrates 221 years of independence from British rule. The July 4 celebrations arc usually one of the summer highlights, for children and adults alike. Picnics, parades, family gatherings and fireworks are hallmarks of this mid-summer holiday With the Fourth of July being one of the year's most popular holidays, perhaps taking a moment or two to reflect on our in­ dependence is a worthwhile endeavor The United States was founded on prin­ ciples of religious freedom, adequate representation in government, the right to pursue personal happiness, and equal oppor­ tunity for all citizens. While those founding principles have served the United States and its citizens quite well, some people might argue, however, that left to their own devices, neither the government nor individuals pursu­ ing their own happiness will result in a truly independent society. 1 am inclined to agree with such people. Personally. Independence Day raises the question "Independent from what?" Hopefully, freedom from an apprehensive Rovenunent. from inadequate representation. from restrictions on personal frecdonL Perhaps freedom from personal problems such as spousal abuse, financial difficulties, panic attacks, depression, or family conflicts. Psychologically, independence can be a two-edged sword. Independence can be freedom from personal problems or issues, or a willful disengagement from family and perhaps even society Healthy independei is a delicate balance of wprrpnaic personal boundaries (independence) and reliance upon others (dependence) The July 4 holiday brings us to the half-way point of the year. If you make New Year’x resolutions perhaps this week would be a good time to evaluate your resolutions. Are you in­ dependent from issues, conflicts or in*dividuals that were not bringing peace into your life? Are you interacting with people who are reliable and dependable people? This holiday, take some time to evaluate your nead for independence from unhealthy, or u£j productive patterns in your life. Then develofc a plan to change non-productive patterns M your life. Have a safe holiday STROKE Next time you joke about high blood pressure.. Laugh these off! Uncontrolled hgh blood pressure may lead to ail o< the above 50 million Americans nave hgh blood pres­ sure and haff don't even know it Get your blood pressure checked regularly and call for more information. National Kidney Foundation Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham. Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building," Washington 0 C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C.. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal. Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope :■ Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of' Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, _ district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Cartton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of . Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth;House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515. ohone (202) 225-3831. District' office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. J Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria ' townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1530 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. , President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for . Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400 •! State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- — Public Opinion: Should boxing be banned? Boxing has been criticized in recent years as a brutal exhibition getting closer to being like big-time wrestling, particularly in light of Mike Tyson’s recent biting acts with Evander Holyfield. Do you think it's time for the sport to be banned? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Drvnxxi of J Ad Graphcs Inc Broadway Hasftngs Ml 49C58-0602 (618) 945-9554 John Jacob* Prawlant Joyce Ry*n Treasure Fradaric Jacob* Vice President Stephen Jacob* Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Barbara Gall Jason Carr C mdy Smrt h Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habel Kathryn Seeiye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • dassA^a accepted Monday through Frfiay 8am to 5 30 p m S^uraay 8 30 a m Moon Scott Opmen Cindy O'NetD Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 pet year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO BoxB Ha sings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastngs Ml 49058 Kyle Roe, Indianapolis: Cindy Gould, Hastings: Sarah Romanowski, Middleville: "I think wc should have gotten rid of it years ago. It’s an exceedingly mean and vicious sport * “I don’t think boxing has "Yes. it should, because it's had any credibility far a long pointless — it's just people time. It shouldn’t be banned beating up each other for no but they have to take a step reason." back. The sport needs going over again.” Barney Silsbee, Nashville: Lisa Poley, Hastings: "No. Just because he's one bad apple doesn't mean all boxers are. It’s a good sport." "I think it should be banned because there is too much fighting already." Nicole Poley, e Hastings: "I think it should be banned because of all the physical fighting. If little kids see that they could get ideas from it" �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 3, 1997 — Page 5 Keith Tolger William Feldpausch Morel madness!!! The largest of these morels is over 12 inches in circumference. Little Alexis Arens and her dad decided to go for a little walk in the woods and found more than 200 of these delicious treats. They haven't given away the exact location, but the mushrooms were found right here in Barry County. Her grandmother furnished JAd Graphics with this picture. Lottery ticket scam being investigated James Feldpausch Kimberly Brubaker by Jason Carr Staff Writer Area police agencies are investigating a woman suspected of trying to cash in lottery tickets previously turned in. Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik said a woman came into the Delton Cap­ pons station June 25 with two instant lot­ tery tickets, asking for her winnings. He said the clerk paid the money before scanning the tickets, which would have shown they had already been paid. Kik said the womaft had attempted to do the same thing at the Delton ShortStop, but Michael Hubert G & R Felpausch Company announces promotion in senior management team The GAR Felpausch Company has an­ nounced the promotions of members of their senior management team. Mark Feldpausch. formerly vice president of administration and secretary of the board, has been promoted to chief executive officer and remains secretary of the board Keith Tolger, formerly vice president of finance and treasurer, has been promoted to vice president, chief financial officer, and re­ mains treasurer Additional promotions from the director to the vice presidential level also have occurred among the following members: William ■ Feldpausch. vice president of sales and marketing; James Feldpausch. vice president of operations; Kimberly Brubaker, vice presi­ dent of human resources; and Michael Delton man charged in Orangeville stabbing by Jason Carr Staff Writer A Delton man has been charged with at­ tempted murder following an Orangeville slabbing early Sunday morning. The suspect, Lawrence G. Risner. Jr.. 35. was arrested Monday and arraigned in Distnct -Court Tuesday. Barry County Sheriff's Dept. Det./Sgt. David Oakland said police officers had been dispatched by Bany County Central Dispatch around 1:30 a.m. to a report of a fight at the Orangeville Tavern. He said police found no one in the area and left. • At about 2:15 a.m.. Central Dispatch was contacted by staff from Pipp Hospital in Plainwcil with a report of a 27-ycar-old stabbing victim from Martin. The victim was refered to Borgess Hospital in Kalama­ zoo. where he was treated and released for a stab wound to the neck. Oakland said deputies interviewed the vic­ tim. Corbin Hayheart. and determined he had been stabbed during a fight in the parking lol of the Orangeville 66 station. Oakland said from his interviews with the victim's doctors, that the wound was only about one-quarter inch away from causing a fatal injury. Risner is scheduled for a preliminary ex­ amination July 14. Hubert, vice president of management infor­ mation systems. The remaining board officers and members retain their positions, Parker T. Feldpausch as president; Richard Feldpausch. chairman of the board. Marvin Chamberlain, vice presi­ dent and chief operating officer; and Rogc. Jones as vice president of public relations Chamberlain will retire from the company in December, at which time James Feldpausch will assume all of his duties and responsibilities. Felpausch. which began in 1933. currently operates 19 full-service supermarkets, seven pharmacies and three convenience stores in south central Michigan. Kik said similar incidences occurred around the same time at stores in Prairieville, Or­ angeville. Cloverdale. Otsego and Plainwell. Units from the Michigan State Police posts in Hastings and Wayland. Prairieville Town­ ship Police. Otsego Police Department and Allegan County Sheriff*s Department arc co­ operating in their respective investigations. Kik said it appears the tickets may have been taken from a dumpster behind an Ot­ sego store, which neglected to destroy the tickets. BILLING COORDINATOR Fall-time Specialize In Design and Installation of: MORRISON LAKE CONDOS Peuock Hospital is seeking a Billing Coordi­ New Homc/Adtlition • Roofing • Siding ’Decks Door A Window Rcpl.iicntents • Pole Barn/Garagc* Chimney Rcpair/lnstallaiion •Natural Woods Setting "Adjoins Great Golf ‘500 ft. Lake Scotty’s Custom Builders "2-3 Bedrooms/3 Baths 'Lots of Windows "Custom Interiors "Large Two-Car Garage •Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. tarUomior. UheRd.. milts south o' Saranac. at public access to late left when the clerk asked to scan the tickets before paying on them. Phone: (616) 629-9025 Insured 616-642-9623 • notice • It’s Our Business To Build New Business Barry County is requesting renovation bids for the Barry County Animal Control Facility from qualified contractors in good standing with Barry County. Bid specifications and project drawings may be obtained at the County Admini­ strator's office. 220 W State St.. Hastings, Ml 49058. Sealed bids must be returned by 4:00 p.m. on July 7. 1997. icrejtt utei A,"d Betau« we So rt »‘l m nator to coordinate and perform billing for four of our family practice offices. Job location is the hospital. The successful candidate will have exten­ sive knowledge of medical insurance biffing: including Blue Cross. Medicare and Medicaid; physician's office experience and excellent interper­ sonal and problem solving skills Pennock Hospital offers a total compensation package which includes competitive salary, a cafeteria style Flexible Benefits package. Paid Time Off system, defined contribution pension plan, plus many other benefits. Please call or submit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources Dept. 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-3112 Fax: (616) 945-4130 E.O.E. ThE.B.U.GKI^ND: Char Bain, 945-2729 I Sign Up With The Team LPN - HOME HEALTH On-Call PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking an On Insurance Agency inc. Call LPN for our Home Health Department The successful candidate must hold a current Michigan License, have previous experience in a long term care nursing home, hospital or homecare agency, possess strong communication skills and be able to work independently Monica Eberts Please submit resume/application to PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn Human Resources 1009 West Green Street IJ Hastings. Michigan 49058 \ / (616) 948 3112 BUSINESS HEALTH E O E 2 Golfers willi I ,<rl o 1O REQUEST FOR BIDS — THURSDAY — 9:30 a.m. City of Hastings Department of Public Services 1997-1998 Street Line Painting Scramble GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE 948-8366 I l«l> l.llll l-lk. U.M.I Regardless of credit history, call for same-day approval Sandi Fox ----- CommonPoint Mortgage CASH FAST' 1-800-968-2221 The City of Hastings Department of Public Services is requesting bids for its 1997-1998 street line painting program. Bids are due by 3:00 p.m., July 22, 1997. Proposal forms, bid­ ding requirements and specifications are available from the Office of the City Clerk, City of Hastings, Has­ tings, Ml 49058 Adair Decay Deb Geunnk Gary Buckland COMMUNICATION WITH PEOPLE WHO CARE Delton Office Hon. Thru Fri. 8:30 - SOO Hastings Office 623-5115 Fa* 623-8735 11325 S. Wall Lake Rd.. M-43 P.O. Box 100. Delton. Ml PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE SERVICE FOR YOU 948-3720 Fax 948-3744 511 W. State Street P.O. Box 245. Hastings. Ml Toll Free 1-800-223-3590 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 3. 1997 Final 1996-97 Hastings Middle School honor roll announced (Fourth June II) marking period, ending Eighth grade High Honors — Sarah Barr)*. Matthew Bcachnau*. Larissa Can*. Jill Dimond*. Tabatha Fagan*. Steven Flohr*. Malt Gergen*. Elizabeth Gibbons*. Melissa Hodges*. Justin Huss*. Leland Jennings*. Adam Miller*. Samantha Oakland*. Rhonda Penncpackcr*. Jencssa Rude*. Margaret Schirmer*. Heidi Schroeder*. Phoenix Spaulding*. Amber Travis*. Starlight Tyrrell*. Kristen Wildern*. Jessica Wincbrenner*. Taylor Wisner*. Kelli Zerbcl*. Elizabeth Meek. Siren* Miller. Danielle Swift. Sara Williams. Lindsay Hemcrling. Chad Ray. Fred Thomas. Heather Drumm. Amy Hcrmneitt. Matthew Schnackenbcrg. Kristi Spurgeon. Dorothy Clemens. Ian Dudley. Raechellc Easey. Lindsay Vanaman. Brenda Hurless. Aaron Keller. Sarah Chamberlain. Rex Foreman. Kailey Lyons. Natasha Ward. Miranda Workman. Paul Coscarelli. Gena Tormen. Josh Trumble. Amanda Hoke. Cathy Anderson. Regina Argo. Sunny Basler. Jonathan Katje. Elizabeth King. Laci Owen. Karcy Schlachter. Jacob Simpson. Derek Brookmeser. Robert Dcmond. Briennc Halifax. Katie Noteboom and Kylee O'Heran Honors — Belhan) Aspinall. Tess Fryklmd. Mark Lockwood. Matthew Ulnch. Nicole Brown. Brandon Dahn. Amy DeBerry. Keisha Jordan. Jason Olmstead. Jeremy Butler. Brandi Colvin. Jennifer Hcuss, Gcnia Lear. Luke Storm. Dustin Terrel. Katherine Welton. Shannon Pietrangelo. Paul Hcnncy. Joann Bailey. Jen Hendershot. Garry Pettit. Kathanne Rogers. Jeffrey Berg. Roselce Hostetler. Kim Karmes. Adam Schantz. Derek Stockland. Thomas Williams. Amber Chnsty. Joseph Fish. Jamie Howell and Jessica Roll Honorable Mention — Adam Branch. Lucas Ovcrmire. Nicole Baird. Troy Baker. Andrew Benningfield. Rick Cullers. Diane Ecrdmans. Jason Gallagher. Jason Goggins. Travis Millcson. Matthew Norns. Andrew Powell. Thomas Varney and Richard Wank Seventh grade High Honors — Carrie Bolthouse*. Stephanie Buck*. Enc Carpenter*. Ashley Clark.* Josh Clevenger*. Stephanie Courtright*. Christopher Donalds*. Nicole Doozan*. Chelsea Evans . Kelli Flohr*. Carl Furrow*. Matthew Hayes*. Ashley at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE I'SITEO METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 94S49Q5 Office Haun Wed Thur* 9 a.m to 12 noon Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day mommg 9 30 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Wor­ ship. 6 00 pm Evening Service Wednesday 6 45 pm Wamor* (grade* K-6th) Youth Fellowship 6 45 p m Io 8 30 p m < grade* 7th-12th) Thursday 7 00 pm Prayer Meeting HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand Si . Hailing*. Pastor David Burgett 94B MK90 or «MH-2667 Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship Ham. Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thur*dav Bible Study 7 p m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call lix mote detail* HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd and Bollwood Si Rev Daniel BtaybilL Senior Pastor. Rev Muld . Brail Aasociate Pastor Phone W-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a.m Sunday School. 1045 a m Morning Worship. 5:00 pm Teen*. 6 00 p m Evening Celebra lion for Adults "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes day - 9 00 a m Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 00 a m Youth Adult Br Me Study. 6 30 p m Kid's Quiz/ ing. 7 00 p m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Wor ship Services Sunday. 9 00 am . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY S( H00U 9 45 a m for all age* 4-H. Monday* 6X1 lo 800 pm BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ s Love, and the fellowship of people w ho care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Serves 9 45 am Bible Classes for all ages. IV 40 a m Mommg Worship Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer and Bi bte Study - Sharing Your Faith. 5:30 p m Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224. 6 30 p m - Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masse * N 00 a m and 11 00 a m Confession* Saturday 4 00-4 Ul pm PEACE C O M M U N I H CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a m and 6 pm. Wednesday 7 pm Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6am to 6 p m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grose Road Pastor Ben Her ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a m Wednesday 6 00 pm Youll Meetings. Junior-Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHLRCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945 9392 Sunday Schcol 10 am. Worship II am. After School Special Wednesdav 4pm P O Box 63. Hastiny . Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johrwn. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after o pm weekdays or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shoriey. Aaron Welch. Minister ol Musi. Morning Worship 9 45 and 11 00 am. Sunday School 9 45 and 11 00 a m for children and adult* Family Hour 6 00 p m Sun day evening Monday First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6 30 p.m Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 pm Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information 948 81IM HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Ol GOD. 1674 West State Road Hastings. Mich James A Camp bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 3< a m . classes for all age* Moramj Worship 10 45 a m Nursery pro vided Sunday Evening Service 6.00 p m Wednesday activities 7.00 pm are Rainbow* or J J Bi­ ble Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Bible Quiz (age* 8-12). Youth Minivine* or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Doe Roacoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Tune Before the Ser* ice Nursery . children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry , leader ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Five her. Pavlor A misvitw of St Ro*c Catholi* Church. Hasting* Sunday Mac* 9 30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner the Churches and these local Businesses MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER IPS? N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions’ - 118 S letferson - 0451429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan C H V R C H OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 Nonh Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Service* « 45 i m Sunday School Hour. II 00 a.m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for AduiU. Teem and Children ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHVRCH. meeting M 502 E. Bond Si iHuling. Church of God building!. 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday * 1928 prayer hook i*ed al all ver* kc* For more infix nation call 94S-9327 or Rev Dav id f Hu*twKk. vicar at 948 2101 Si Andrew * i* a pan of the Indepen deni Anglican Church Canada Synod ' THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amett. Pastor Church office phone 948-25^9 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10:45 a m Sunday Children* Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9.30 a m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring the •hole family PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 616)758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 am. Sunday School 11:00 a.m., Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6: 00 p m Wednesday. Bible S.udy. 7 00 p m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor ship 11 00 a m . Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vice* Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor­ ship 11 a.m . Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on v idem in the borne Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North Si . Michael Amon. Pastix Rkxk 945-9414 Sunday. July 6 - 800 and 10:00 Holy Communion Thursday. July 36 — 8 00 AA Saturday. July 5 — 10:30-Noon Acolyte Prep. 8 00 NA Monday. July 7 - 3 30-5 00 Acolyte Prep . 7:00 Brother* of Grace Tuesday. July 8 — 10 30-noon Acolyte Prep . 6:30 softball. 7 00 Steph Supp Super . 7 30 Ovi-rcaters Anon HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. corner of Green and Church street*. Dr Buffon! * Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Musk ami Christian Education Church phone (616)945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all floor* Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM 1220 at 10 30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE (June I thru August 311 Worship 9 30 a m with child care fix infant* and toddlers thru age 4, and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship. 10 30 a m August 4-8 — Vacation Bible School. 6 30 to 8 30 p m for we-school thru 6<h grade HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasiin«Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah * Ark Preschool Becky Oexler. Program Youth Director Thursday. June 26— 9 00 a m S<xiRi*e Balloxi Adventure continues* 6 30 p m Softball game 1*1 Presbyterian * * Hastings Baptist at Cixneruone Field *2. 7 00 o m >rganizaii<xial meeting of the Search Committee Sunday. June 29 - Prcvbytcnan Heritage Sun day New Members received al 9 30 Service. 9 30 and 11 00 a.m . Sun day tmxning Worship Services The 9 3() service is broadcast over l WBCH AM and FM. nursery is prosideil during both services. 10 JO a m Coffee Htxir in the Din ii>g Rnixn. 4 IX) p m Ordinalirxi Service for John Huntley followed by rescpthwi in I cason Sharpe Hall T uevdav. July I 6 30 p m . soft hall game I si Presbyterian v* Church of the Nazarene at Oieney Field Wednesday. July 2-600 p m Circle »5 Potluck al Jeanne Fiona * Keeler*. Jonathan Kendall*. Heather Krebs*. Kelt Misak*. Elizabeth Nida*. Michael Nitz*. Andrew Price*. Christopher Rcmlej*. Emil) Smith*. Trenton Smith*. Jessica Storm*. Joel Strickland*. Tyler Tossava*. Sara Wank*. Nathan Wilkins*. Victoria Mahmat. Josef Swinkunas. Angela Baker. Jennifer Cottrell. Samantha Allcrding. Enn Bradley. Justin Hutchins. Joshua Keen). Alexia Powell. Adam Reil. Daniel Worth. Drew Cvleman. Kate MarUsius. Christopher Nicholson. Annita Smith. Brad Wills. Amanda Bechlcr. Amanda Schantz. Brad Currier. Angela Eggers. Leslie McKay. Jeremy Shilling. Laura Dickinson. Adam Carroll. Sarah Haines. Blake Kornstadl. Bert Kosbar. Joseph Smith. Janna Jackson. Lauren Beach, Lindsay Ovcrmire, Nicholas Taylor. Eric Vandervccn. Andrew Whiting. James Medeiros. Ryan Wincbrenner. Josh Myers. Courtney Colvin. Joseph Keller. David Wilson. Scott Conrad. Theodore Greenfield. Jennifer Jenkins. Christopher Komondy and Lindsay Sides Honors — Noah Angelctti. Brandon M Burke. Joshua Goodale. Douglas Poll. Jessica Roush. Brenda Westfall. Jessica Shcllcnbarger. Darrell Barnum. Tom Gicsclcr. Jack Holden. Melissa Hutchings. David Ockcrman. Ben Olmsted. Jeremy Pond. Anna Walker. Angelia Aspinall. Kyle Bcllgraph. Alicia Birman. Amanda Zalewski. Amy Abbott. Jennifer Miller. Hilary Appleby. Tiffany David. Molly Kruko, Jennifer Willavize. Ashley Dclinc. Brandy Easey. Carolyn Woody. Chris Hynes. Michael Rcnch. Scott Smedbcrg. Kevin Stickney. Kristen Straube. Eric Vandermolen. David Miller. Shayna Sellcck. Michael Case. Jeffrey Jolley. Lynn McCallum. Joseph Shaeffer. Ronald Williams. Ashlce Parc. Jessica Sanders. Anthony Vcltre. Rachel Newton. Ashley Travis and Mackenzie Chaffee Honorable Mention — Carl Caldwell. BillieJo Lancaster. Danielle Mikolajczyk, Aaron Tobias. Julianna Benedict. Chad Davis. Amber Dean. Jacob Fnddle. Noemi Garza. Candra Monnw. Carol Radke. Jennifer Schwartz. Jacob Smith and Dana Wellman Sixth grade High Honors — Molly Alderson*. Angela Dipp. Megan Frazier. Sally Barry. Katie Hcsterly and Christina Vannatta Honors — Tamera Alexander, Rosalinda Luna. Dusiin Schuch. Amy Easey. Matthew Gibbons. Danielle Long. Jessica Rose. Christopher Rounds. Amanda Vanburen. Holly Wilson, Amanda Clinton, Derek Krallman. Jacob Buehl. Laura Dipen. Samuel Krouse. Eliza Chccscman. David Eltzroth. Lyndsi Kenyon. Echo Burbank. Scan Lancaster. Justin Peck, Bethany Weeks. Colleen Shcllcnbarger. Samantha Wallace. Anthony Eisner. Lee Dykstra. Jason Fisher. Kathryn Safie. Bnttani Schocmct. Brad Wentworth. Ashley Day. Katherine Boyer. Heather Campbell. Jessica Chccscman. Leanne Etter. Steven Sekrecki and Danielle Whitaker Honorable Mention — Amber Karrar. Joseph Lancaster, Scott Mead. Joamc Myers, Heather Robinson. Dominic Tormen. Jennifer Peake. Jillian Altoft. Shauna Bradfield. Bruce Carpenter, Bnan DeVries. Alan Endsley. Christopher Fairchild. Blaise Stanhope. Tasha Woodmansee and Jenipher Wymer Jenna Bryans*. Erin Fish*. Beau Furrow*. Joel Gibbons*. Brian Hurless*. Craig Lauric*. Andrew Logan*. Eli Schmidt*. Jennifer Shaw*. Kcriannc Sherwood*. Andrew Worth*. Cara Zerbcl*. Alicia Bedford. Tiffany Howell. Carla Conradi. Keith Stoudl. Elizabeth Cassell, Rebecca Crump. Emily Heath. Heather Auguslinc. Richard Burke II. Casey Cady. Krystlc Dunn. James Johnston. Nicholas Sinclair. Nicole Swartz. Brian Vanaman. Ashley Wanland. Cassandra Barcroft. Trever Davis. Christopher Armstrong. Megan Falconer. Dustin Bowman. Stacey Buck, Megan Buller, Donald Converse. Brian Donnim. Seth Higbee. Courtney Oakland. Kimberly Shorkcy, Joey Hinckley. Alicia Totten. Matthew Windcs. Abbie Allcrding. Joshua Bailey. Molly Benningfield. Lucas Brehm. Grant Endsley. Michael Kieffer. Josh Millcson. Colette Puruckcr. Jamie Raji. Kristina Welton. Michael Bolthouse. James Gregory. Emily Hoke. Christina Main. Cassandra Meade. Rebekah Nicholson. Olivia Pare. Jessica Smith, helsca Case. Nashville Summerfest considered a big success fish, antelope or even a porcupine, all looked very much alive When entering the exhibit, local taxider­ mist Gary Brown was anxious to share sto­ nes about his latest adventure, which re­ sulted in a new mount, or about the animals themselves, such as the porcupine which seemed to attract many onlookers That exhibit also included a large black bear, the largest last year to be killed by bow and arrow in Michigan. Many also showed for the coed softball tournament, w-hich was on going most of Saturday. Many brought along lawn chairs and coolers and made a day of the tourna­ ment. there was plenty there to keep the kids occupied so no need to go home. There were lots of great prizes, loo. ac­ cording to Rost Those who were declared winners on cither Saturday or Sunday can claim their prizes this Wednesday at Putnam Park al 7 p.m.for a picture. Will the Summerfest become an annual event? Yes. according to Rost, who said he was very pleased with results this year. Nashville's very first Summerfest celebra­ tion this past weekend was deemed a suc­ cess. according to organizer. Kevin Rost. Around every comer in town there was something different going on. There were organized basketball and softball tourna­ ments for sports enthusiasts, arts and crafts, lots of music, and many games for kids. When arriving in town, visitors could start at one end or the other and take in various activities. The weather was a bit sticky, with temperatures in the mid-90s, which may have been the reason that the park seemed to be a popular spot. While some W'ere involved in basketball tourna­ ments on top of the hill there, others just seemed to enjoy (tie large shade trees while listening to various artists throughout the afternoon on Saturday. Another big attraction was the taxidermy exhibit, quite an education for most who walked through the door. Whether an avid hunter or just a lover of the great outdoors, anyone there could appreciate the work com­ pleted by specialists. Whether a coon. deer. ' ^^^WiUonor^E^iuve^^^ | Cecil F. Torrey Marshall E. Green NASHVILLE - Marshall E. Green, age 79. of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, July 1. 1997 at Tendercare in Hastings. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. HASTINGS - Willonore E. Huver, age 82, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, July 2. 1997. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. HallieJune Wilson Harold H. Keiser, Sr. HASTINGS - Harold H. Keiser. Sr., age 65. of Hastings, passed away Thursday. June 26, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Keiser was bom August 20, 1931 in Crown Point, Indiana, the son of Charles and Edna (Banser) Keiser. He also attended school there He mamed Shirley M. Bell on August 23, 1974. Mr. Keiser moved to Hastings in 1980 from Snider, Indiana. His employment included driving a milk truck. Mertz Machine & Tool, Truck Dover and member of Teamster Union Local 142 in Gary, Indiana for 20 years, retiring tn 1994. Mr Keiser was preceded in death by two brothers. He is survived by his wife. Shirley M. Keiser of Hastings; five sons, Harold (Carmella) Keis­ er of Illinois. Donald (Valarie) Keiser of Crown Point, Indiana, Alan Keiser of Illinois, Charles (Elaine) Bell of Hastings and Jason (Kaylyn) Keiser of Hastings; six daughters. Meilody (Bill) O’Bryant, Gwendolyn Keiser, Lilas Keiser, all of Indiana, Connie Keiser of Hastings, Carrie (Mike) Burgdoff of Alabama and Cynthia Keiser of Hastings; many grand­ children; one brother. Lawrence Keiser of Crown Point, Indiana; four sisters, Edna (Jim) Craige of Crown Point, Indiana, Margaret (Don) Nobsel of Highland, Indiana, Nelly (Al) Szymazak of Portage. Indiana and Lorena Riggs of Daton, Texas; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were on Saturday, June 28. 1997 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Lt. Sharon Young officiated. Huldah Smith IONIA - Huldah Smith, age 94, of Ionia, passed away Thursday, June 26. 1997 at the Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Smith was bom June 10. 1903 in Sebewa Township, the daughter of Samuel and Lottie (Daniels) Kauffman. She was married to Wayne H. Smith in May of 1925. They lived in the Ionia area since 1925 Mrs. Smith was employed at General Motors for several years as a seamstress She was preceded in death by her husband. Wayne on January 30. 1989 and one sister. Beatrice Shellenbarger. Mrs. Smith is survived by one sister. Gertrude VanHouten of Hastings; a brother-in­ law. Adrian Shellenbarger of Tampa, Florida; five nephews, Trevor VanHouten of Hastings, Arlo (Rances) VanHouten of Middleville, Jack (Sally) VanHouten of Hastings. Gary (Linda) VanHouten of Middleville and Jerry (Mae) Shellenberger of Florida Graveside funeral services were held Satur­ day. June 28.1997 in Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa Reverend George Speas officiated. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa DELTON - Hallie June Wilson, age 76. of Delton, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at Borgess Medical Center. Kalamazoo. Mrs. Wilson was bora April 24, 1921 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Hany and Alma (Wilt) Warner. She married Paul Wilson on November 23, 1937. Mrs. Wilson was employed formerly at Kalamazoo Laundry-Elks Country Club and Kalamazoo Catering for several years She enjoyed crochetung and fishing Mrs. Wilson attended Northeastern Baptist Church in Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by her husband. Paul in 1972; a brother, Ira Warner and three sisters, Maxine Brockway, Cladys Smith and Mildred Hoare. Mrs. Wilson is survived by two daughters, Donna and Raymond Fleury of Richland and Diana Wilson of Naperville, Illinois; one son. Richard and Nancy Wilson of Hickory Corners; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildre; nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place at her request. Memorial services were held on Saturday, June 28. 1997 at Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. There was a private burial. LAKE ODESSA - Cecil F. Torrey. 80. of Lake Odessa passed away Friday, June 27, 1997 at the Heartland Health Care Center of Ionia. He was bora on July 9, 1916 in Carlton Center, the son of Glenn and Katie (Brooks) Torrey. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1936. He married Maxine Hazzard on April 7, 1940. She preceded him in death on December 26. 1994. Mr. Torrey lived in the Lake Odessa area all his life. He was employed by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad for 38 years, retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Lake Odessa Congregational Church, Lions Club and the Internationa) Order of Odd Fellows Lodge. He was also preceded in death by one brother. Chalmer. Mr. Torrey is survived by one ion, Norman (Susan) Torrey of Waterford; one daughter, Marilyn (Raymond) Possehn of Portland; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers, Charles (Lucille) Torrey of Mecosta and Clare (Betty) Torrey of Jackson; and one sister, Marie Burgess of Portland. Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Bruce Pawley officiating. Bunal took place at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Church of Lake Odessa or the Alzheimer’s Association. Ueva Louise Stanlake I Larry R. Baine LAKE ODESSA - Larry R. Baine, age 66, of Lake Odessa, formerly of Newberry, passed zway Monday, June 30, 1997 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Baine was bora October 29. 1930 in Lake Odessa, the son of Fredrick and Gertrude (Hickox) Baine. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1948 and attended Flor­ ida Southern University and graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Mortuary Science. He mamed Katherine Honkonen on June 29, 1991 in Newberry. Mr. Baine served in the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1952. He served his apprenticeship m Mortuary Science at the Gorsline Funeral Home in Lans­ ing and was employed at the Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry for 30 years, retiring in 1991. After his retirement he moved to Lake Odessa. Mr Baine attended the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland and before moving to Lake Odessa he attended the Redeemer Luthe­ ran Church in Newberry. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Fredrick in 1990. Mr. Baine is survived by his wife. Kathenne and several cousins. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. July 2, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Reverend Earl Merz officiated. Interment took place at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland or the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Newberry •-•a HASTINGS - Lleva Louise Sunlake, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, June 26. 1997 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Sunlake was bora on January 17,1909 in Hastings, the daughter of Burton & Ina (Durkey) Perry. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools graduating from there. She then went on to attend Western Michigan University, receiving her teacher's degree. She mamed Hugh Sunlake on June 17, 1936. Mrs. Sunlake lived in Lansing for a number of years before moving to California where she taught first grade until she retired. She returned to Hastings in 1972. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. National & Michigan Education Asso­ ciations. California Ecured Teacher's Associa­ tion and a former member of the Hastings Country Club. Mrs Sunlake was preceded in death by her husband. Hugh on June 1, 1991; her parents and two brothers, Willard and Rex Perry. She is survived by a daughter. Jane (Dan) Rickel of Esucada, Oregon; two grandchil­ dren, Jenny and Mike; one sister, Anna (Ray) Bratton of Grand Rapids; one brother, Lynn (Cay) Perry of Hastings; nieces and nephews. A memorial graveside service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 3, 1997 — Social Neuus Weber-Lake to wed Sept. 13 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weber of Bangor would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Latricia Weber to Michael Lake, son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Lake c-f Hastings. Michael is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Consumes Energy. Latricia is a 1991 graduate of Bangor High School, and is employed by French and VanderBroek CPA A September 13th wedding is planned. Cranses to celebrate 44th anniversary Wolff-Schreiner united in marriage Beulah Peterman to mark 87 years Beulah Peterman will celebrate her 87th birthday with an open house on Sunday. July 6 from 2 until 4 p.m. at 1111 S. Orchard St.. Hastings. No gifts please. BOY, Andrew Dustin bom at 3:06 a.m. June 16. 1997 at Metropolitan Hospital to Dustin and Elena Hass of Grand Rapids, weighing 5 lbs. 9 ozs.. 18.5 inches long. Proud grand­ parents are Sue Anas of Hastings and Jean Hass of Nashville. Andrew is welcomed home by his big sister Stephanie Kay BOY. Shaun Allen Holcomb bom June 16 at Bronson Hospital to Meli*'* Christie and Danny Holcomb of Delton, weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs.. 21 inches long Grandparents are David and Carla Christie. Delton and Dan and Elizabeth Holcomb. Delton. Corey and Johnetta Wolff of Dickinson. North Dakota arc pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter. Rebecca Lucile to Matthew David Schreiner. Matthew is the son of Larry Schreiner of Portage and Janice Schreiner of Dowling. Rebecca is a medical student at the Univer­ sity of Washington and is a graduate of Gon­ zaga University in Spokane. WA. Matthew is employed by the Bozeman, Montana Public School District, and is a graduate of Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant The ceremony was held on June 21. 1997 at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, with a reception following at the Minges Creek Rac­ quet Club in Baltic Creek. After the wedding, the couple will reside in Seattle. WA. GIRL, Morgan Marie bom at 12:27 p.m. June 17 at Pennock Hospital to Dean and Teresa Myers of Freeport, weighing 7 lbs. 5% ozs. and 19% inches long. BOY, Gabriel Robert Jr. bom at 2:11 a.m. June 18 at Pennock Hospital to Rachel Hazen and Gabe Ulrich of Bellevue, weighing 6 lbs. 11 ozs. and 20% inches long. GIRL, Kaylianne Marie Pumford bom at 10:17 p.m. June 21 at Pennock Hospital to Eric Pumford aid Shauna Oresik of Shelbyville, weighing 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 in­ ches long. BOY, Alex John, bom at Highland Park Hospital. Highland Park. IL on May 29th at 12:19 a.m. to Paula and John Gayda of Buf­ falo Grove. IL. weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs.. 21 in­ ches long Alex's grandparents are Burdette and Virginia Pederson of Hastings. BOY, Daniel Joseph Yales bom at 10:10a.m. May 30 al St. Mary's Hospital. Grand Rapids to Joseph and Catherine Yates, weighing 9 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. At home is big brother Jonathan Proud grandparents are Russ and Donna Dykstra. Liz and Lyle Belson of Middleville. N Joe and Iva Yates. Howard City GIRL, Ashley Sue bom at 9:24 p.m May 5 at Pennock Hospital to Kelley and Bill Cranmore of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs 6'6 ozs. and 22 inches long BOY. Alec William bom at 6:58 p m June 15 at Pennock Hospital to Bill and Angela Hosmer of Nashville, weighing 7 lbs 6 ozs and 21 inches long BOY, Tyler Way ne bom at 6 48 p.m June 15 at Pennock Hospital to Sarah Naylor of Hastings, weighing 9 lbs 6% ozs and 20'4 inches long Woodlond N€WS by Catherine Lucas The old Quonset hut on Main Street that housed the Lykens Brothers Welding busi­ ness for 40 years has been painted dark blue with white trim on the outside and off-white on the inside and now houses a new busi­ ness. It is culled Woodland Parts. Sales and Service and is owned and operated by Jon Lewis and Dave Wickcns. both with Lake. Odessa addresses. ' They do welding, engine repair, go-cart and lawn mower sales and service and are au­ thorized dealers for Kohler. Briggs and Tecumseh engine parts. They are also adapting all-terrain amphibi ous vehicles (ATVs) for fire department use in fighting grass fires and for ice and waler rescues. Lewis and Wickcns said they will have one of the converted vehicles in the Lake Odessa Fair parade and then will start demonstrating them to fire departments Abby DcHoog was awarded the annual Rudy Othmer scholarship at the Woodland Lions Club meeting last Tuesday. This is the largest of four scholarships that are awarded by or through the Woodland Lions Club each year. Abby was accompanied by her mother. Ann Stowell DeHoog. at the dinner. Abby reported that she will enter University of Michigan at Ann Arbor this fall and begin pre-med training. The three Lions Club scholarships arc given in memory of Carl Jordan who was a charter member of the Lions Club. All four scholarships were awarded by Harold Stan­ nard. The three awards went to Drew Coppess, Ben Johnson and Jason Yonkers. Drew is the son of Ron and Ellyn Coppess and he in­ tends to study at the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University. Ben Johnson is the son of George and Judy Johnson and a grandson of Lion Club member Lester Y onkers. Ben plans to study math at Grand Valley State University. Another grandson of Lester Yonkers won the third scholarship. He is Jason Yonkers whose parents arc Jerry and Jan Yonkers, and he plans to go to Michigan State University and study social sciences. The Lions and their guests enjoyed a din­ ner of scalloped potatoes and ham with baked beans before the program. The dinner was prepaied by a club committee headed by Harold Stannard Bob and Pat Crans will be celebrating their 44th anniversary on July 12th, 1997. An open house for family and friends, hosted by their five children, will be held on Saturday. July 12th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Hastings. Peter Andrew Patsiavos. Savannah. GA and Melissa Ann Hendncks. Savannah. GA Carl J.R. Norris, Hastings and Melissa Jo Browne. Hastings Michael C. Nickerson. Battle Creek and Karmen K. Whittemore. Battle Creek Devin Andru Botimer. Delton and Debora Irene Lawrence. Delton Robert Truman Hanger. Bellevue and Christina Mane Avery. Bellevue Earl William Risk. Nashville and Michelle Sue Mix. Nashville. Edward James Sevigny. Wayland and Charlotte Ann Keyzer. Wayland. Barry Joel Loveless. Hastings and Shan Lynn Eerdmans. Hastings Vem B. Elliston. Nashville and Wendy Lyn Rose. Nashville Jeff Scot Nap. Hickory Comers and Debbie Racheai West. Hickory Comers Brett Alan Champion. Delton and Teresa Mitchell O'Brien. Delton. George Jeffrey Shimp. Shelbyville and Joy Lynneice Pfeifer. Batavia, IL Page 7 There were 47 members and guests ax the event, including Bob Cook, the District Governor of Michigan District IIC-I, and his wife. The District Governor installed the Lion Club's officers for the 1997-1998 year while he was here. They are Wayne Musbach. pres­ ident; Art Meade, tail twister. Clyde Shoe maker, secretary. George Schaibly. treasurer and Bob Crockford. Lion tamer. The District Governor also inducted new member Tom Posseh?. into the club and pre­ sented him with his membership pin. The Woodland Lions Club will hold the annual scholarship benefit steak dinner in their den Saturday evening. July 26. Tickets will be sold ahead by members of the club, as well as al the door. There will be steaks for 200 people only. The Lakewood Adult Singles Club met Thursday evening at Lakewood United Methodist Church. They held a blind auc­ tion. selling items concealed in paper bags or otherwise. Cliff Mattson said it was lots of fun and some nice gifts and interesting items were found in the packages. The money raised will go to Love Inc. of Barry County. This group will meet again Thursday. July 3. at the same place, and that meeting will be a potluck dinner. They will plan their August calendar that evening. Anyone inter­ ested in joining with the Lakewood Adult Singles for an evening or longer is welcome. Doreen Shoemaker had eye surgery last Thursday. She seems to be doing well this week. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church held vacation Bible school in the evening last week with an average of 63 children each night. The children raised a little more than $300 dunng the week which will go toward playground equipment at the church. Woodgrove Christian/Brethren Parish in Coats Grove also had vacation Bible school last week. Theirs was in the morning from 9:30 to noon and they had around 50 children each day. The Woodgrove group held a cl Jting ser­ vice and picnic near Tangle Town in Bob King Park. Hastings, on Sunday morning and according to the Rev. Ben Herring, they had •. great time. The combined Woodgrove Church had a 25th anniversary celebration the weekend of June 21 and 22 which included many special events. The Rev. Ben Herring compiled a history of the combined church showing the two neighboring churches, the Church of the Brethren (Woodland) and the Coats Grove Christian Church, had been holding com­ bined services once a month fot a few years before the final merger on July 10. 1972. In the ensuing 25 years the church has had 10 ministers. »omc from one denomination and some from the other with the Rev. Ben Herring, the current pastor, holding the record for being there the longest. He came in September 1991. The Woodgrove bulletin Rev. Herring mailed me shows that Neva Neil had eye surgery last and that Elsie McKibbin was at Thomapplc Manor for leg therapy The Living Stones, the puppet, drama and mime group of youth al Lakewood United Methodist Church presented their new sum­ mer program tilled “Dancin' on the Clouds." During the program. Jessica Rice and Rob Steed . jve personal testimonies and several new musical numbers were performed with The girls of the Living Stones do a cheer leading routine. end. Art in the Park and other events and family trips will drain off many of the chil­ dren. but we will have refreshments and a fun movie to show to any who do come. There are dozens of new children's books in the library now, as I have spent the last several weeks acquiring them. Some new books for adults include “Affair” by Amanda Quick, whose historical romances are always amusing and delightful. “Sanctuary” by Nora Roberts and some new mysteries. The Lake Odessa Historical Society is busy preparing for Depot Day. which will be July 26 this year. A professional entertainer named Wanda Degen has been contracted to come, as well as lots of local entertainment and the presentation of the 1997 Janie Ro­ driguez award. Boy and Girl Scouts, past nd present, will be honored with Troop 300 oo hand for the event. the puppets and on stage. There was a good crowd and refreshments and visiting time followed the performance. After a first week Saturday Matinee pro­ gram at the library with 15 children, none turned up this week as the Mattice and Arm­ bruster children were camping with their families, the grandchildren of Joyce Faught went to a family reunion in Grand Rapids and the four Wincbrenner girls were taken to the balloon show in Battle Creek. Wilma Townsend generously came to help, as Joyce Faught was away, and she ended up taking a few books home with her for summer reading and the fresh popcorn home for kids swimming in the pool of Ron and Peggy France I don't expect a large attendance this Sat­ urday as it will be the Fourth of July week­ £ Save America’s Forests Get Rid of Unwanted Hair Forever witk ■ . * Hair Unps-j^oy Eyebf0*5'2jjf 1W natiomridc caaipatja to protect 4 restore ■ Electrolysis Professional Can Kristi ter a FKH CoafidentW CaasHtaitea ‘2 00 Off Year Ard Mdt RAZOR’S EDGE Amanca's wild and. > natural forests. Bikini lines I12 E COURT St HWHGS 948-8767 A Special 4th of July Treat Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm We will have on display... Save Americas Forms 4 Library Court. SI. * *4iutgion. DC 200U5 2OXM4-9219 MINI INDY CAR tMren by Bondy 9mna of ClaMe 1120 W. Green St.. Hastings. 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For a recorded message of current .-ale Information, call I-4OO-4US BOND I-*00-487-2663 EOE/M/F/D A pahr. emm rd rtm <*-•tfurrv 0 THE CINEMA 4 213 W State St • 945-2243 1-800-535-7203 > l». o»>~ Julia Robert* MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING Clooney, O’Donnell I Arnold BATMAN A ROBIN (PG-13) (PG-13) Daily 2:00. 4:25. 7:05. 9.30 Daily 1:45. 4:15. 6:50,9:35 Mr. Jone* & Mr. Smith Walt Di*n«y praaanta HERCULES (Q) Daily 2:30. 4:40. 7:30. 9:15 MEN IN BLACK (PG-13) Daily 2:15. 4.30. 7.15. 925 Joi BARGAIN NIGHT - 2 Bor 15 00 ON WEDNESDAY TICKETS M5O �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 3. 1997 advice by friends and acquaintances. She LEGAL NOTICES: FOR<CLOSURE NOTICE (AH Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode in the term* and condition* o* a certain mortgage mode by Howard Shattuck and Denite Shattuck hutbond and wife, of Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor*, to Woodham* Mor tgoge Corporation, a Michigan Corporation Mor­ tgagee dated the 27th day of October. A D 1969 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 30th day of October. A.D. 1989. in Liber 490 of Barry County Records on page 464 and re­ recorded November 22. 1989 in Liber 491, Page 540. Barry County Record* and assigned to First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation by meme assignment dated Moy 18. 1995 and recorded on July 31. 1995 in the office of Register of Deedsin Liber 636 for said County of Barry County Record*, on page 235. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dote of thi* notice, for principal and interest, the sum of THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 05/100 (S34.417.O5) DOLLARS And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port the roof No» therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such ca»e made ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 24th doy of July. A.D. 1997. at 1:00 o'clock p.m. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auc­ tion. to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. a* aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at ten percent (10.000%) per annum ond oil legal cost*, charges ond expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low. ond also ony sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises are described a* follows: All certain size or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hope, in the County of Barry ond State of Michigan ond described a* follows, to-wit: LOT 144 OF LAKEWOOD ESTATES ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS. PAGE 19. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 800.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: June 12. 1997 First Nationwide Mortgage Corporation Frederick A. Petz. Esq. Petz 4 Associate*. P.C. 20902 Mock Grosse Pointe Wood*. Ml 48236 Our file 401071-0483 (7/10) FOftCLOSURE NOTICE (AH Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode in the terms ond conditions of o certain mortgage mode by Troy H Rogers and Trina C. Roger*, hus­ band ond wife of Hasting*. Michigan. Mortgagor* to Woodham* Mortgage Corp., o Michigan Cor poration Mortgagee dated the 22nd doy of December. A.D. 1994. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on the 27th doy of December A.D.. 1994. in Liber 621 of Barry County Record* on page 878. which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit assigned to GE Capital Mortgage Ser­ vices. Inc. by mesne assignment and recorded on February 9. 1996 in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 651 for said County of Barry County Records, on page 373. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of thi* notice, for principle ond interest, the sum of SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN AND 18/100 ($64,157.18) DOLLARS And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or ony part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, ond pursuant to the statute of the Slate of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of August. A.D. 1997. at 1:00 p.m. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon of ten percent (10.00%) per annum ond all legal costs, charges and expenses, in­ cluding the attorney fees allowed by low. ond also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed. necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described os follows: All certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Woodland, in the County of Barry ond State of Michigan and described os follows, to-wit: COMMENCING AT 5 80 CHAINS WEST OF SOUTHEAST CORNER SECTION 16. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. THENCE EAST 136 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH 12 RODS EAST TO CENTER OF WOODLAND CENTER DRAIN. THENCE SOUTHEAST ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID DRAIN. THENCE TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY. WEST TO BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated July 3. 1997 GE Capital Mortgage Services. Inc. Frederick A. Petz. Esq. Petz < Associates. P.C. 20902 Mock Grosse Pte. Wood*. Ml 48236 Our File 401071-0528 (7/31) TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LOWER LAKE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Cartton, Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of paving and other improvements to the 3.600 • ot private portion of Lower Lake Road, which would be upgrad­ ed to a County Road and all work penormed to County Road Commission standards (the ’Public Road Improvements’), from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total road frontage m the special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended (the 'AcO, to make said Public Road Improvements in the Township. In the alternative, the Township Board may proceed on its own initiative pursuant to Sections 2 (1)(m) and 3 (1) of the Act to make certain improvements consisting of paving and other improvements to the 3,600 foot private portion of Lower Lake Road, with the road retaining its current private status (the 'Private Road Improvements’). The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefrtted by the improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment distnct: LOWER LAKE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AB parcels located in the Plat of Lower Lake Subdivision, including: Lots and Parcels Numbered: 040-085-000-033-00 040-085-000-001-00 040-065-000-003-00 040-085-000-006-00 040-085-000-009-01 040-085-000-011-00 040-085-000-060-00 040-085-000-012-00 040-028-425-300-02 040-085-000-013-00 040-085-000-015-01 040-085-000-019-00 040-065-000-048-00 040-085-000-021-00 040-085-000-022-00 040-085-000-026-00 040-085-000-031-00 040-085-000-056-00 040-085-000-009-00 040-085-000-030-00 040-085-000-018-00 040-085-000-024-00 040-085-000-028-00 040-085-000-030-00 040-085-000-025-00 040-085-000-007-00 040-085-000-009-00 040-065-000-052-00 040-065-000-060-00 In addition, the following metes and bounds parcels: 040-033-150-000-00 040-034-150-100-00 040-034-250-100-01 040-034-250-200-00 040-034-250-300-00 We must forgive Dear Ann Landers: The letter from “Under 25 and Single in Michigan" about adultery and male infidelity inspired me to write to you. When 1 went through marriage counseling with my wife, the counselor asked the group what each of us thought was the most common reason for divorce. Adultery, of course, was No. 1 in this survey of young adults. Imagine our surprise when the counselor told us that forgiveness is essential in a mar­ riage and that if we are unable to forgive each other when we make mistakes, wc should think twice about making a lifelong commitment. My parents got a divorce when 1 was 12. and it was the most traumatic experience of my life. I knew what affairs and divorce can do to a family, and yet 1 risked taking that same road. A woman I worked with paid at­ tention to me when my wife did not. We had an affair. My wife found out about it and got even by having an affair with this woman's husband. My wife and 1 had three children under 10 at the time. Thanks to the wisdom of our counseling group leader, we were able to forgive each ocher, and it saved our family. The lesson to be learned is that true love does not always travel over calm water. No marriage is perfect. We must accept the fact that there will be problems of one kind or another. Be­ ing able to forgive is the glue that holds many marriages together. — The Voice of Ex­ perience in Portland. Dear Portland: Well said. No< only is it im­ portant to forgive, we must be able to put behind us what it was that we forgive. That's the hard part. Know the enemy? Dear Ann Landers: I read the letter in your column from the woman wuose ex-husband was invited to a family wedding and reunion. 1 recently faced this problem with interesting results. Perhaps this letter will help others. My son called to say I would be getting an invitation to his daughter's wedding soon and he wanted me to know that my ex-husband’s widow also had been invited. During the 40 years that “Gladys" had been married to “Alfred,” I had decided she wasn't my type, even though I never had met her. It upset me that my son thought Gladys needed to be in­ vited to the wedding. After all. Alfred had been dead for several years, and this was another generation. Upon reflection, I decid­ ed not to let Gladys' presence spoil the occa­ sion for me or my granddaughter. When we arrived at the church. 1 asked so­ meone to point out Gladys. I then went over and introduced myself. She seemed ill at ease. I made a point of sitting next to her at the din­ ner that followed, and I finally worked up the courage to ask her about Alfred. 1 said I had found him brilliant but eccentric. She said he hadn't changed and mentioned some uf his strange habits, and we both laughed. I decided Gladys must have been quite a woman to have put up with Alfred's idiosyncrasies for 40 yean. I found myself admiring her for it. After our long conversation. I regretted that I had avoided meeting her yean before. I discovered that Gladys was intelligent, attrac­ tive and interesting and wc probably would have been good friends had we not lived so far apart. — Surprise Ending in Corvallis. Orc. Dear Corvallis: You’ve made an excellent point, which is as follows: It's always a mistake to judge people before you get to know them. And P.S. if you liked Gladys, you can be reasonably certain that Gladys lik­ ed you. Gem of the Day: If at first you don't suc­ ceed, sky diving is not for you. More abandon Dear Ann Landers: You recently discussed the sting felt by young children who have been abandoned by a parent. I would like to take the topic one step further and include adult children who experience this abandonment. “Jack" and I had been married for 31 years when he decided he wanted to go on to bigger and better things. We were very young when we married and had four children. He said he felt trapped by respon­ sibility and needed to “experience life.” I thought our marriage was perfect and was TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Carlton will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 7th day of July, 1997 at 7:30 pm at the Township Hall. 85 Welcome Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058-9518 in said Township to hear and consider (a) with respect to the Public Road improvements (i) objections to the Pubic Road Petitions. (>) the proposed Pubic 'Road Improvements, (hi) the special assessment district tentatively designated herein, and (iv) to all other matters relating to the Pubic Road improvements and (b) with respect to the Private Road Improvements; (i) objections to the proposed Private Road Improvements, (ii) the special assess­ ment distnct tentatively designated herem, and » to all other matters relating to the said proposed Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that based upon the input received from affected property owners at the pubic hearing, it is the intention of the Township Board to (a) proceed pursuant to the Act with either the Pubic Road Improvements or the Private Road Improvements, (b) to take, in the discre­ tion of the Township Board, other appropriate action with respect to Lower Lake Road, or (c) to take no further action with respect to improvements to Lower Lake Road TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for pubic examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if written objections to the Private Road Improvements are filed by the record owners of land constituting at least twenty percent (20%) of the total frontage upon the Pnvate Road Improvements with the Township Board at or prior to said pubic hearing, the Private road improvements sha'i not be made unless the Townsh p Clerk receives petitions requesting such Pnvate Road improvements signed by record owners of lands constituting more than fifty percent (50%) of the total frontage upon the proposed Private Road Improvements PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authonzed by the Township Board of the Township of Cartton. Dated June 12. 1997 Ann landers Wilma Daniels. Clerk Township of Cartton devastated. Now, 12 years later. Jack is fulfilling his dream of sailing around the world. He mar­ ried a girl the same age as our daughter, and they have three small children. They have been living and sailing on a 50-foot boat for the last four years. He seems hap­ py, and I wish him well, but the sad part of all this is that my children, who are wonderful adults, have no father. After all their years of camping, hiking and water skiing together, he is gone. We have a 15-year-old grandson who last saw his grandfather when he was 6 years old. The two younger grandchildren have yet to sec him. He wasn’t there when our youngest daughter graduated from college, and he didn't bother to acknowledge the invitation to her wedding. My new husband is wonderful with my children, and they all love him. My grand­ children arc his. and vice versa. I know from experience that a woman can find another husband and go on with her life, but we each get one real father, and when that father walks out. it is truly abandon­ ment, no matter how old you are. and the empty spot in your heart stays empty forever. — M.H. in Mobile. Ala. Dear Mobile: While some people will agree with you. many will not. I’ve heard from a good number of readers who don’t look kindly on the father who abandoned them and their mother, and arc totally devoted to the stepdad whom they adore. A great deal depends on the age of the child when the stepdad moves into the pic­ ture. Younger children adjust much more easily than teenagers, and of course, the in­ tensity of bitterness on the part of the ex­ wife can be a major factor as well. When divorced people attempt to punish each other by turning the children against their ex-spouses, the results can be horren­ dous because it is the children who suffer. They end up confused, insecure and unhappy. Used musician said they never appreciated what she did for them nor did they reciprocate in any way. I can sympathize with her because I'm in the same bcrat. I am a professional musician and enjoy my work as a pianist immensely. I also lead sing-alongs, provide background music or sing and play as a soloist. The problem is that when I receive an invitation to an event with family or friends. I am always dragged to the piano and expected to play. I am trap­ ped there for the remainder of the evening, taking requests from the guests — all for free. I have tried refusing to play or agreeing to play only one or two numbers. But no matter how nicely I state my position, it always sounds rude and ungracious. Sometimes I wonder if I’m invited to these events so I can provide free entertainment. How can I gracefully get out of playing? — Louisville Lulu. Dear Lulu: Michael Feinstein, who is a friend of mine and one of the best pianists around, told me that when he is asked to play at parties where he is a guest (which happens quite often), he simply says., "Tonight is my night off, and I am really enjoying myself. Do you mind?” That puts an end to it. Dear .Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter from a nurse who said she was tired of being asked for free medical lake Odessa NCUJS Saturday is one of the biggest days of the year for Lake Odessa. Not only is the Lake O Fair going in full force with activities, but also. Art in the Park will bring thousands to the south end of the village. Parking spots are at a premium. The 700 block of Fourth Avenue will be closed to han­ dle parking for vendors. The aroma of bratwurst cooking on the grills always enticed people for a sandwich and a cool drink. Near­ by, the L.O. Fire Department will be selling chicken sandwiches for the second year. The Order of Eastern Star will have a food booth along with Scouts and the Lions Club. Across the street, the Congregational Church ladies will have food. AU this is in addition to a wide variety of crafts. One can buy a woven rug, sweatshirts, garden sculptures, stained glass, woodenware and every imaginable variety of gadget, along with crocheted items, aprons, and more from the 100-plus vendors. The local historical society will have the popular buntings to display on one's house, historical books and the 1997 dated mugs. This year’s offering has a black on white drawing of a Pert Marquette locomotive. There will be entertainment every hour, lasting from 45 minutes or more at the bands­ tand pavilion wliere the Arts Commission has its headquarters. This will be the 23rd Art in the Park. This will be the 10th year for Friends of the Library having total charge of the bratwurst sale after two years of helping other groups. On Sunday at 3 p.m. there will be another Ladies' Day program at the fairgrounds under the big striped tent on the south side of the drive. This year’s program is new with a lardscaping emphasis. There will be free cold drinks and drawings of items donated by local merchants. In past years there have been fashion shows, quilt programs, home decorating, microwave cooking, accessories and others. The tent sides are always open to allow the breezes to pass through. The fair wiU have fireworks on the evenings of July Fourth and again Sunday, July 6, for the grand finale after the demolition derby. Next week, High’s Barbecue Service will again prepare a few hundred chicken halves for the 42nd Alethian and Friends barbecue at Central United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall. Alethian members, the church office and Walker’s Pharmacy will have tickets. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, July 12. for a program on Tracing One’s Ancestry in Germany. The in­ quiries. which come via the Internet and the mail, have a wide range of sources. Each newsletter brings more inquiries of people from far and near, wanting data on their ancestors who lived in Odessa Township even before there was a village of Lake Odessa. The Depot/Museum open house Saturday was a big success, with more than 50 people coming to see the composite graduation pic­ tures on display from 1927 to 1963. besides some group photos of the earlier graduating classes. There is none for 1926 and a few earlier years. There were newspaper articles on display. Some reproductions of collage pages from old annuals were mounted on the walls. Many of the faces were identified by the visitors. Some interesting stories came from the visitors. One man remembered com­ ing to the depot every day to get his bundle of Grand Rapids papers to deliver. Hayden Durkee of Marian recalled going to the depot every day just before closing time to deliver parts produced at the Gamaat and Rader machine factory for shipping on the next train out. Another man recalled running around in the depot when he went to visit his grand­ father who worked there. Of course, there were countless stories prompted by the old photos Then on Sunday the depot was opened in midday for the benefit of Sandra Robinson Bain of Joliet. Ill.. Susan Benedict Troendlc of New Orleans. Lee Wouters of San Diego. Ron and Yvonne (Wouters) Shippey of Caledonia. Others came. too. as long as the depot was to be opened briefly. The Shippeys and their guests returned to their home town to attend church. They had all attended the alunni banquet the previous evening. Many of the afternoon visitors on Saturday afternoon were from the Class of 1947. which had held its 50th anniversary at the Corner Landing from noon to 4 p.m. that da}. The Lake Odessa Alumni banquet was held on Saturday evening at the high school cafeteria with nearly 300 in attendance. The meal was served by the parent group of Lake wood Christian School George Spcas gave the invocation. Richard Winkler led the business meeting and made introductions of key people. Jean Lambert Schwartiag called the roll of classes. Geraldine Reiser Klahn represented the class of 1924. The 1937 class had a fine turnout. Naturally, the 1947 group had the greatest number. Other classes of the 1940s had good representation. The numbers thinned for the 1950s classes and the 1960s were there, just barely. Don McDowell reviewed what was happening in the senior year of the three honored classes. Owen Mumaw of Greenville responded for the 1927 class. Claude Shellenberger responded for the 1937 group. Dean Moltmaker answered for the 1947 class. He even quoted one of Grace Nichol's grammar rules by which he has taught for 32 years on the verb which never, never have direct objects. Music was provid­ ed by Geneva York Spcas at the piano and three songs by Marilyn “Susie" Smith McKinley and Louise Hoffs Peppel. Dick Winkler gave closing remarks. Jean Schwarting read an appropriate poem based on Cle­ ment's Moore's famed poem and the school's Alma Mater was sung. As the crowd was slowly departing, two busloads of students and adult chaperones ar­ rived, along with a trailer load of musical in­ struments and bicyles as the Lakewood high school band arrived from a two-day trip to St. Ignace and its parade for the celebration of an­ tique autos. The band members spent much of Saturday on Mackinaw Island. One of the touching moments was when departing, Mac McLeod Sr. caught sight of his grandson, Jonathan Farman, arriving home from the trip. Embraces, you bet! Decorations for the evening were provided by Lynda Cobb, Vergie Winkler, Mary Sut­ ton, Norma Stowell. Greeters were Alona Allen, Janice Kenyon, Roberta King and Bet­ ty McMillen. Others involved with planning were Roger Cochron, Jerilon Cross, Ada Dennie, Marj McDowell and Theron King. Tribute was given to Tom and Jackie Gilliland, who have worked on the committee each of the years, starting in 1987, when the alumni group was re-activated. Not only did Lee Wouters come from San Diego by plane (commercial variety), but Fran Bera, Class of 1942, flew her own plane from that California city to Hastings, where she rented a car to get to Lake Odessa. She visited her sister in Hastings during her three-day stay. Former teachers present were Esther Larson Fredrickson and Grace Mohney. July 3 marks the birthday anniversary of Hildred Davis (Mrs. A.T.) Who is beyond the 90-year mark. She resides at the Parkview Adult Foster Care home at Vermontville. The front cover of the Michigan Christian Advocate pictures Rev. Mark Payne and his wife, Nola, with a banner they created far; celebration of his ordination as an elder of'* West Michigan Conference. Mark, who * pastors a church at Rosebush, is the son-in- ' law of Vivan and Marge Rairigh of Woodland. The Carson City Gazette reports that Justin Goodemoot won second place in the age 8-14 division in a talent contest for Frontier Days. His sister. Brandy, won first place in the , 15-adult group for her adult voice number “Le Jazz Hot.” They are children of Marie and Darlene Goodemoot. Justin danced to the music “Me and My Shadow." The Gazette also publicized the obituary of Aphra Gardner Boonstra,, widow of a dentist. who was a speech therapist for Ionia County Intermediate district. She served Lake Odessa elementary schools. She was a cousin of the late Walburga Morgan Yarger. A new variety of fun is coming to Mt. Hope United Brethren Church with Operation Ooze, a coed mud volleyball tournament. Each team must have two females on a teamof five players. ; The sign for Automated Process Equipment! Corporation is now mounted on a pedestal; sign on the south side of the building on Tup-i per Lake Street near Fourth Avenue. The; refurbished sign for the Lake Odessa, Depot/Museum is back in place after winted repair by designer Jeff Sanderson. The Missions Committee of Central UM church will hold a craft sale on the evening of July 11 during the annual chicken barbecue., Likely the most momentous event of this week is the change of rule in Hong Kong with the British flag being lowered and the Chinese flag being raised over the crown colony. W< shall see some of what the future holds. Thi Chinese are said to think not in terms of years, but in terms of centuries. With a civilizatiot so ancient, they have always been able to wai for change. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 3, 1997 — Page 9 way over on one side ot the wagon road and its tail was on the other side and its middle was as large around as a stovepipe and just as black Mrs Mills only told about her sighting to her most intimate triends for tears that people would think that she was out of her head From Time to Time... The “Carter Snake” story revisited By Joyce F. Weinbrrcht This story is being retold at the request of several From Time to Time readers When Harlon G Carter and his wife. Lovma. brought their family to live in Barry County. Hastings Township. Section 6 on land purchased from Welcome Marble, sometime between I860 and 1870. he never dreamed his claim to fame would be the sighting of a very large snake, which would be named after him Nor did he know that the lake on the southwest portion of the farm would become known as Carter Lake The Carter family were hard working, sober people Their son Alpha J . and his family, and their daughter. Mary. farmed the land, planted crops and a garden, gathered bemes from the woods and the swamp lands which made up a large portion of the farm The Carters were trying to build up their herd of cattle by raising the heifer calves, sell­ ing or using the bull calves for food. The area around the lake was very wet. and swampy, a tangle of tamarack and other trees and plants It was home to snakes, lizards, toads, frogs, turtles, and mosquitoes. Water­ fowl and deer and other small game made it their habitat People rarely entered the swamp lands, because there were bogs and sink holes These swamp wet lands surrounding the property owned by H.G. Carter and Caleb Garwood were part of a chain of lakes beginn­ ing with Lower Lake (which does not empty into Carter Lake, but flows north into the Lit­ tle Thomapplc River, which joins the Col­ dwater River and then flows into the Grand River), but was also surrounded by swamp lands in those times Middle Lake and Leach Lake, which do drain into Carter Lake, had plenty of swampy , bogs too Carter feeds into what is now known as Algonquin Lake In the times of Harlon Carter, this was known as Long Lake and there were two other small lakes, also surrounded by marsh lands In the early 1920s. the idea of a resort to be built by combining the three small lakes into one larger lake and a dam was built al the outlet of what is now Algonquin Lake. This drained the marshes around the lakes and it was plotted into lake lots. Mr. Carter had been dead several years before this happened He died at age 80 on Aug. 10. 1908. His son. Alpha J Carter, had died suddenly from an intestinal ailment on May 26. 1885. at the age of 28 Wildlife migrated through this three miles i more of lowlands, water holes, marshes and bogs, briar bushes and rank growth of weeds, in relative safety from humans There was an abundance of food for all This was the ideal location for a large snake to live The first inkling that the Carters had that something was not well when their crop of new bom calves were disappearing from the pasture within hours of their birth, leaving no traces behind. Mary Carter then reported, "seeing something as big around as a pickle barrel" sliding away from the meadow. down by the swamp at sunnse one morning. The Barry County Sheriff who was investigating the loss of Mr Carter's calves dunng this period, produced no explanation for the disap­ pearance of the newborn calves. But the story that uxnething quite large was living .near Carter Lake was circulating Then H.G. Carter himself saw the very large snake. He had the feeling of "walking into a nightmare" when he first saw it This was in June of 1872 Carter was repairing the fence adjacent to Carter Lake He decided to take time out for a drink of water at a nearby spring This was at 10 o'clock in the mommg The path to the spring led through a woodland Coming out on an open knoll he glanced ahead and there was the largest snake that he had ever seen The snake was asleep in the windows She became an instant believer of the Carter Snake Were the reports of the snake cxaggcra lions? Those who saw it believed in it Most of the reports were from reliable citizens, thus it seems probable there was an extra large snake of some sort that did live in the marshy lake lands northwest of Hastings One rumor has it that a wagon holding the snake display of a traveling carnival broke down northwest of the city limits as it headed out Slate Road toward Middleville and Grand Rapids This remained a rumor, however, as no record of such an escape was a fact Many believed that the Carter Snake was an outsized black snake Twelve-footers were often killed here in pioneer days So it could be that Mr Carter's famous snake was merely a canny old reptile that lived longer and grew longer than others of his kind Something actually did. at one time, roam the swampy wastelands, as evidenced by the numerous creditable witnesses who reported it. many very cautiously In any event, there was enough truth in the reports that a "Snake Hunt" was organized Next week. The Snake Hunt Gene McMurry was a Carter snake concert when he and a youngster named Bishop went hunting for bees northwest of the town on a lovely September day. (actually this was Sept 11. 1893) They had taken a picnic lunch with them. They had stopped just beyond the spr­ ing on the north side of Carter Lake w hen they looked ahead, they saw the monstrous snake crawling away to the northwest McMurry and Bishop got out of there fast, not even looking back Gene McMurry had never believed stones about the Carter Snake, but he did now • Hannibal Marble saw it west of Riverside Cemetery Mr and Mrs Zagom Fox came onto it near the swamp south of Freeport Mrs. Michael Sullivan reported seeing it near a stone pile in a pasture about a mile nor­ thwest of the city She was so frightened that she ran home and locked all of the doors and LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Carter Lake taken from the Public Access looking northeast. sun. Harlon G Carter was not the excitable type and had a reputation of being sober, honest and reliable But this sight made him thoroughly scared Backing away slowly, he muttered to himself. "Listen old boy. you leave me alone and I'll leave you alone " After he had tune to recover a bit from the shock, he began to think about the situation and decided that the snake was big enough to injure children who might come into the area He felt a strong need to go back and do something Arming himself with an ax he returned to the spot, ready to do battle But this time the snake, still on the knoll, was wide awake and no longer in the relaxed position As Mr Carter approached, the snake reared up its head It showed no disposition to slide away For the first tune too. he was able to see its full size and the discovery was shocking. H.G Carter decided that he. with his ax. was no match for such a monster snake Once again he took flight, cautiously, not to disturb the large snake any more than he had to But again curiosity and a need to believe what he bad seen led him back to reconnoiter the area. The big snake was gone, leaving a clearly marked trail of overturned leaves, heading directly to the lake He described the snake as being 22 to 24 feet long, with unmarked skin of dirty black color with a bead and the thickest part of the body around five inches through This description was to be repeated several times in the next few months and years Mr. Carter never saw the snake again, but it was named after him But sighting of a snake described in similar terms was to be reported for many years always tn the areas of a threemile radius of the point where Carter first saw the snake Many people classed the Carter Snake as a myth, a legend or at best an exaggeration of some lesser snake. But like present UFO’s sightings, the people who saw the snake believed that it did exist. Others viewed the stones with tongue in cheek. However, those who made known their sightings described the snake in the same relative terms over the years. It was described as a dirty color un­ marked by any pattern with a body about five inches thick, the length vary ing from 18 to 24 feet. Had the snake been observed only by less reliable persons, or by the town inebriates, it could have been dismissed as the possible end product of a monumental hangover, or a try for personal publicity. However, this was not the case. Actually, most of the witnesses were sober, responsible individuals of both sexes whose reputation for veracuy would rate them 1073 A detail from the Hastings Township Plat Mat of 1873 showing the land around Carter Lake and the surrounding area high in any community One such observer was James P Roberts, a pioneer Hastings druggist who came across a huge black snake while out after woodcock on the flats just west of Riverside Cemetery. Mr Roberts was a calm minded individual, an ex­ perienced observer of the wildlife in this region and was no’ given to bragging and tall tales, nor did he use liquor. In his experience however, he never saw anything like it. The coke's body was fully five inches in diameter, he said, and at least 18 feet long. It glided away into the thick underbrush before he could draw bead on h. He never discussed this sighting in public because he was convinced th.’ people wouldn’t believe him. but to his family and in­ timate friends, he stated positively that the Carter Snake was real and was really big. Another observer who only shared his sighting of the big snake with family and in­ timate friends, was Luke Waters, for many years prominent in the elevator business m Hastings He reported seeing a giant size black snake near the swampy low lands beyond Riverside Cemetery. He didn’t discuss it with anyone outside of his family as he felt that no one would believe him. Other sitings were made over the next several years. Lannes Kenfield was fishing on Carter Lake about 1875 when he glanced beyond his fish line. He discovered a creature coming directly toward him. It’s head was ’four feet above the water." Mr. Kennfield reached the lake shore in nothing flat and glancing back at the lake, saw a big. evil looking head above the surface of the water with a long body trailing after it. It was moving in his direction. Lannes Kenfield did a 100-rod sprint before glancing back. When he stopped and looked back the creature was gone Mr. Kenfield didn’t fish Carter Lake again Two years before this, a wild-eyed fisher­ man. who had been fishing in the Thomapplc River west of the cemetery about one-half mile from the Carter Swamp, was casting a frog ahead of him. seeking the wily river bass when he heard a peculiar noise. ’ ’sort of like a man clearing his throat." Up on the bank, beneath a drooping willow he saw a monster snake. "It had a head like a horse and was as big as a man's body " He left his rod. creel and landing net behind as he made his "escape.” Unfortunately, no one recorded the name of this individual In 1877. Gene Currie, a peddler, was driv­ ing down the hill by Riverside Cemetery when his horse stopped short and refused to budge Mr. Currie saw the reason the horse wouldn’t move when he looked ahead. There, lying across the road, was the biggest snake he had ever seen, a dirty black monster "more than 15 feet long and at least six inches in diameter." as he described it The huge snake glided slowly to the south side of the road and then down a ravine toward the river. That same year. 1877. Dr. G. M. Wood­ mansee. a physician and staunch prohibi­ tionist reported seeing an enormous black snake at least 18 feet long, swimming across the Thomapplc River. Frank Fisher of Hastings, was working on the Carter farm tn 1882. when he heard a crackling sound and turned just in time to sec an enormous black snake crawling over a pile of brush Frank didn't bother with details because he left there in a real hurry Stories about sightings of this huge snake continued to be told The area of the sightings was usually within a mile radius of Carter Lake There also were some sightings in the Leach Lake area Mrs Sarah Leach and her daughter reported seeing a monstrous snake, "as large around as a stove pipe." while walking through the woods west of her home near Leach Lake. She didn’t stay around long enough to estimate its length, but declared the monster raised its large head about four feet above the ground In the spring of 1902. a huge reptile was seen in the vicinity west of Leach Lake Mrs J B Mills, wife of a former Judge of Probate in Hastings, was driving north of the city (of Hastings) with her little granddaughter in her huggs She glanced ahead and saw what appeared to be the shadow of a telephone pole across the road Suddenly, the horse snorted, reared on its hind legs and plunged ahead almost out of control The "shadow " had come to life and was slithering westward into tangled underbrush Mrs Mills had little time for-a detailed observation as she attempted to control the frightened horse She was certain, however, that as the snake lay in repose, its head was Defouh hot occurred in the condition* of o mor tgoge mode by TIMOTHY C NIXON ond KIMBERLY I. NIXON, hutbond ond wife (collectively Mor tgotor ) to FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN ACA o corporation having it* prin­ cipal office of 488 Kinney N.W Grand Rapid* Michigan 49544 ( Mortgagee") dated August 31. 1994. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deed* (or Borry County Michigan on September 13. 1994 in Liber 614. Page 587 (the Mortgage ) By reason ol such default the Mortgagee elect* to declare ond hereby declare* the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith. A* of the dole of thi* Notice there i* claimed to be due for principal ond interest on the Mortgage the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighty ond 7|/)00 Dollar* ($114.380 71). No suit or proceeding at low ho* been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any port thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power ot sole contained in the Mortgage and the statute in »uch case mode ond provided, ond to pay the above amount with interest, a* provided In the Mortgage ond all legal cost*, charge* ond expense*, including the attorney fee allowed by low. ond all taxes ond insurance premium* paid by the undersigned before »ole the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged p. ymise* at public vendue to the higher’ bidder at the east en­ trance to the Borry County Courthouse located in Hosting*. Michigan on Thursday. July 24. 1997. ot two o clock in the afternoon The premise* covered by the Mortgage are situated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Borry. State of Michigan, and are described a* follow* The North 20 acre* of the West I /2 of the We*t 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. T2N R8W Subject to existing highways, easements, ond rights-of-way of record together with all the fix­ ture*. tenement*, hereditament*, ond ap­ purtenances belonging or in ony way appertaining to thi* real estate. Notice is further given that the length ol the redemption period will be twelve (12) months from the date of sole Dated June 26. 1997 FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN. ACA Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS t JUDD LLP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids Ml 49503 2489 (616)752 2000 (7/17) MORTGAGE SALE Thi* is on attempt to collect a debt, ond any in­ formation obtained will be used lor that purpose Default ho* occurred in a mortgage mode by Ralph O Westbrook and Cheryl Lynn Westbrook husband ond wife, to First National Bonk of Michigan doted Moy 13. 1996 ond recorded on May 30 1996 in liber 662 page 124. Barry County records The lender has begun no proceedings to recover ony port of the debt which is now $16,407.77. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday. July 10. 1997 at 2 00 p.m. local time, ot mom entrance to Courthouse Hostings Michigan The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest at 15.95 percent, legal costs, attorney fee*, ond also any taxes and insurance that the mortgagee pay* before the sale The property is located in the Township of Rutland. Borry County. Michigan, and i* described in the mortgage os Beginning at the Northeast corner of the Nor­ theast 1/4 of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 9 West, thence South on the East Section line 22 rod*, thence West 20 rod*, thence North 10 rod*, thence East 10 rod*, thence North 12 rod* thenco East 10 rod* to the point of beginning. The redemption period will be six month* from the date of sole: however if the property is aban­ doned. the redemption period will be one month from the dote of sol# Date: June 9. 1997 First National Bank of Michigan Joseph B. Bock us. attorney PO Box 794 East Lansing. Ml 48826 (7/3) NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice h hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeal* will conduct a public hearing for the following Cose No V-15-97 — Jomes Frazier (applicant) LOCATION At 1004 Valentine Dr off Cogswell Road in Soc. 19. Castleton Township PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect a detached garage closer to the rood than allowed that is larger than 1024 sq. ft. ond higher than 16 feet in the RL-2 zone. CASE No V-16-97 — Paul ond Lori HeHeron. (appliconts) LOCATION At 6325 Parmelee Rood between Harris Creek ond Robertson Rood* on the south side in Sec. 7. Irving Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to odd on to a house that is closer to the rood than allowed in the AR zone. CASE No. V-17-97 — Jon Ford, (applicant). LOCATION At 11042 E Shore Dr on the West side off of Sprague Rood in Sec. 7. Barry Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to replace a nonconforming use (i.e.. on enclosed porch) that is closer to the front lot line than allowed in the RL-2 tone CASE No V-18-97 — Daniel ond Bobbi Hill, (applicants). LOCATION At 11144 E Shore Dr on the West side off of Sprague Rood in Sec. 7. Barry Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance odd 2 decks to a nonconforming house that is closer to the lot line* than allowed in the RL-2 zone. CASE No. V-19-97 — Robert ond Christine Green (applicants). LOCATION: Al 51’ Boy Dr.. on the North side off Eogle Point Rd. in Soc. 4. Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to build a home doser to the front ond rear lot lines than allowed in the RL-2 zone. CASE No. V-20-97 - Rocky Fluty, (applicant) LOCATION: At 81 MUI Lake off of Jone* Rood, in Sec. 21. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to odd on to a nonconforming house that is closer to the lot lines than allowed in the R-l zone. CASE No V-21-97 — Sandra and Ken Luscher (appliconts). LOCATION At 439 Groce Ave on the West tide off of Woodland Rood in Sec. 3. Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to go closer to the rood than allowed in the RL-2 tone MEETING DATE: July 15. 1997 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Court* t law Building at 220 West Court Street. Hosting*. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peal* members the week of the hearing. Person* interested in accompanying the group should con­ tact the Planning Office The variance applications ar* available for public inspection at the Borry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aid* and service*, such a* signer* for the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed material* being considered ot the meeting, to kdividual* with disabilities ot the meeting/heoring upon ten (10) day* notice to the County of Borry Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary aid* or services should contort the County of Borry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hosting*. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Nancy I. Boersma. Borry County Clerk (7/3) THE • BAD NEWS: GOOD NEWS: M^NsUonil Kktwy Foundation- Our offices will be CLOSED FRIDAY, JULY 4th Our offices will be OPEN Regular Hours Saturday, July 5th Ratings Citp iBank Your Hometown Bank Since 1886 Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 3. 1997 Cc me tc think (f it... t>y Jim Jensen Summerfest seeks basketball gamers for annual city event It’s time to start thinking about a little 3- on-3 basketball The Hastings Summcrfest will hold a 3 on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday. Aug. 30 at Fish Hatchery Park There have been some changes to how and where this tournament will run — changes we hope will bring about more excitement and more involvement. The last two years at Summerfest, the hoop event was cancelled due to a lack in teams that signed up Wc don't want that to happen again Hastings and Barry County is big enough to support a 3-on-3 tourney and we ask all of you hoopsters out there to jr*n in on the fun 1 mean this is the home of Mark Brown, the home ol a district champion Saxon basketball team and the home area ol numerous stars such as Doug Bicrens. Stephanie Algera. Ed VanDerMolen. Kim Cole. Cody Page and Rachel Young I ask your help in making this year’s tournament a summer-time success There will be three categories: boys 13-15. men's 16 and above and girls 15 and above Wc know that the girls' prep season opens right about the same time, but wc figure that girls' hoops arc important and the Summcrfcst 3-on-3 tournament will be a nice warm-up towards that prep campaign The cost for a team of three or four to enter is S35. $5 less than the price that was asked last year A deadline for sign-ups has been set for Thursday. Aug. 21. but please don't wait. Anyone who is interested in having a little fun or winning a trophy, should be encouraged to join the battles on the park's hardcourts Fish Hatchery Park is where the tournament belongs and that is where it will be During Summcrtc j. there’s not a better place to be than down in the local park where the music is blasting, inc colorful displays .ire on hand and where the people arc out in droves. Since, you plan to be down at Fish Hatchery in the first place, why not stop and play some basketball? If you have some questions and/or advice, contact Jim Jensen here al the J-Ad Graphics office The phone number is 945-9554 with the after hour cxtention being 227 The best part ot sport is fighting through adversity and making things happen Let's join together and make this year's 3-on-3 tournament a happening that all of us can remember • Kayak Enthusiasts Encouraged: The 13th annual Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium will be July 17-20 in Grand Marais Registration is S70 be for- July 10 and $85 al the symposium For more information, contact Larry Mcrx al (313) 439-0049 • Battle Cats in Hastings: This Saturday the Michigan Battle Cats will be at Fish Hatchcry Park for a free baseball clinic tor both boys and girls The clinic starts at 10 a m and runs to noon. Location could change to the high school gy mnasium if ram begins to fall Expected to be on hand are Battle Cat players, team mascot Rally Cat and Felpausch mascot Hennetta. All players who attend the camp will receive a T-shirt and a ticket voucher for Battle Cal games. Come out and join the fun' Talk to you soon. SPORTS Serving Entire BARRY COUNTY Maple Valley three-sport star Jim Mitchell to play at Albion Jim Mitchell is an athlete whose not afraid to speak up... and does not like to lose. Mitchell's competing efforts tend to back up his words and make winning easier. A three-sport star — basketball, football and baseball — Mitchell was chosen as Maple Valley High School's top senior male athlete for 1996-97 Mitchell played four years of basketball and two as a forward on Coach Jerry Reese's vanity squad. One of the highlights of his prep hoop career came in 1996 when the Lions surprised nearly everyone by winning districts, rcgionals and qualifying for the Class C State quarterfinals held at Western Michigan University. Maple Valley had lost star player. Aaron Tobias, due to disciplinary reasons just before the post-season playoffs, but the rest of the team united and performed at an even higher level. That was nice... we came together when Tobias got in trouble and became a great defensive team." Mitchell said. "Practice made us good. "We really wanted to play well." Mitchell gained more court-time as a result of Tobias' absence and. as a senior, his role became one of a team leader. "I tried to stress more defense." Mitchell said. "I was competitive. I couldn't lose in practice and 1 was a good ball handler “ A game at The Palace in Auburn Hills was a magical experience for Mitchell, and the other Maple Valley players, during last winters sports campaign. “That was great; we're not used to playing on such a mg court and running that extra 20 feel." Mitchell said. "Il took us the First half, but after we got used to it we did all right." Mitchell was selected honorable mention All-SMAA and all-area for his senior contributions to the M.V. basketball team. Football was another Held that Mitchell excelled in. earning such honors as All-Barry County, all-city and all-arca. The team "MVP" and captain in his senior year. Mitchell played both ways at offensive guard and at defensive end. "Playing both ways, it was tough." Mitchell said. "At the start of the season, our defense was great. Then we lost to Olivet and down went the season." The previous year, the Lions had lost an early season contest to Union City, but bounced back to beat top-dog Pennfield to keep its playoff hopes alive. Maple Valley, though, did not make the playoffs, a lesson learned for Mitchell and his teammates. "You learn from sports and through the experiences," Mitchell said. “We had to beat Pennfield to get into the playoffs and then we missed out by one-eighth of a point." Jim Mitchell (24) was not afraid to take the big shot or voice his feelings as sports standout at Maple Valley High. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Mitchell will continue to play football, though, next fall at Albion College. The Britons, winners of the last 10 MIAA football crowns, will be going through a bit of a transition. Former head coach Pele Schmidt has moved on and Craig Rundel is now in his place. "Albion has a strong program and they have kept me in touch." Mitchell said. Two hours per day. Mitchell has been working out to prepare for the upcoming college football experience. When Mitchell gels to Albion he will reunite with former Lions* standouts Brent Stine and Gabc Priddy who also play for the Briton grid squad. Mitchell figures he will play either defensive end or linebacker At Albion. Mitchell plans Io pursue a major in Business Management or Economics. He was a 3.4 g.p.a. student at Maple Valley High, but earned all As as a senior and missed just one day of school. Mitchell grew up playing a lol of baseball and was a two-year member of the Lions' varsity ball team, taking the position df a first baseman. A .362 hitter in his senior season. Mitchell was most proud of his defense which consisted of only four errors. Baseball honors consisted of all-league, All­ Barry County and honorable mention all­ area. Those who have been instrumental in Mitchell's development as an athlete include father Bub and teammates/best friends Mike Heyboer and Scott Spitzer. "I would like to re-do it all over again; it's hard to think that I'm going on to college," Mitchell said. Tara Stewart’s leadership came in more than just sports at MV Let's sec Tara Stewart's father, Art. is one of the best baseball players ever to come out of Maple Valley High School. And the No. 24 that she wears in softball is in tribute of her star sluggers. Travis Fryman and Ken Griffey. Jr. So her athletic accomplishments should come as no surprise. But. her ability to lead and provide spirit to those around her are also noteworthy. Stewart was named the "MVP" female athlete at Maple Valley this year, participating in softball and on the cheerleading teams. She also was her classes president all four years and was the Lions' mascot the last two seasons. In softball. Stewart was the Lions' starting third baseman and helped her squad to their second consecutive SMAA title this past spring. Stewart hit .323 with 2 doubles. 2 triples and 13 RBI and was named all­ district, All-SMAA. all-area and honorable mention All-Barry County. "Yeah, it was most exciting." Stewart said of winning the league crown two years in a row. "We played together; you can not play as individuals in softball. This year. Coach (Chris) Ricketts helped a lot of people out." A ball player who prefers to be a fielder, Stewart obviously got a lot of ball field help from her father Art. who holds many school records and nearly became a Cincinnati Red. "He hit them hard." Stewart said of dad's hitting prowess. During the fall and winter terms, Stewart was a cheerleader at Maple Valley and was the team's captain in her senior year. "It keeps you busy." Stewart said of the sport. "Wc didn't always do well, but it was a lot of fun." Besides those two activities Stewart served two years as a mascot and four years as a representative of her graduating class. The job of class president was one that came upon another; request. "I didn't want to do it in the first place. but a teacher nominated me for it," Slewart recollects. Staying busy was never a problem for this Nashville native. "It (the sports and other activities) keeps you busy; you're never, ever bored." Stewart said. In fall. Stewart will attend Ferris State University and plans to major in nursing. She's been to the Big Rapids campus four times and says: "it's clean and it's in the wilderness." She has not given up on the idea of playing softball at F.S.U. either. Tara's mother. Brenda, realizes that special leadership qualities that her daughter possesses. "She is very outgoing and has been involved in everything." Brenda Stewart said. "She also has a lot of common sense." And what our Tara's memories about the four years she spent at Maple Valley High School? "It went by too fast." Stewart said. Battle Cats baseball clinic will be Saturday Tara Stewart was one of the hard-hitters in the Lions lineup this spring, with a .323 average that included 13 RBI. (Photo provided) Area anglers finish near top at Gun Lake bass tournament Barry County was well-represented at the June 21 Tn Stale Bass Tournament held on Gun Lake Five of the top 38 teams included anglers from Barry County In total, the Matteson Manne sponsored event had 111 teams who caught a total of 236 bass Jay Beckwith, of Hastings, and teammate Vem Finch, of Shelbyville, finished 22nd with a total weight caught of 6 49 Jim Wright, of Hastings, and Randy Ramsey , of Baltic Creek, were 24th at 6 27 The Hastings team of Jim Sprague and Jeff Denny were 25th with a total catch of 6.01 Delton was represented by Allen Acker and John Higdon, w ho reeled in a catch of 5.98 Kacy McDonald and Jack Homing, also of Hastings, wound up 38th with a weight of 3.88 First place honors went to Dave Green and Brad Marshall, both of Plainwell The winning team managed to catch six bass that weighed a total of 14 77 pounds Main Street Savings Bank, in Hastings, helped to sponsor the June 21 tournament. The next Tn State Bass tournament is July 12 on the Marble-Coldwater Cham of Lakes If you arc interested m fishing, contact tournament director Phil Stnathers at (517) 238-5228 A free baseball clinic for boys and girls ages 6 to 16 will be held from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday at Fish hatchery Park in Hastings. The clinic will be conducted by players from the Michigan Battle Cats Minor League team in Battle Creek. They will teach the basics such as pitching, hitting and throwing. Officials said that last year more than 500 kids turned out for the local clinic. No prc-registration is necessary, but youngsters should be sure to bring their baseball gloves. Besides getting some lips from Battle Cals players, clinic participants will receive a free T-shirt and a voucher for a complimentary ticket to the home Battle Cats game of their choice. There also will be other activities and re­ freshments at the clinic and special appear­ ances by Rally Cat. the Battle Cais' mascot and Hennetta the Felpausch Hen. Sponsors of the clinic are the Felpausch Food Centers. Hershey's, Jay's Slacks, Comerica Banks. All Sport, the Battle Creek Enquirer. WIN 98.5 FM Radio and the Mid­ west Diamond Professional Baseball Club. In the event of rain, the clinic will be moved inside to the Hastings High School gym. Buzz Youngs Classic golf tourney is Aug. 2 The Buzz Youngs Classic golf tournament, sponsored by the Hastings Athletic Boosters, will be at the Hastings Country Club on Saturday. Aug. 2. The four person, 18-hole scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. A $60 fee per golfer, which includes green fees, cart and lunch, is required. Cash prizes are $200 for first. $100 for second. $100 for third and $40 for 10th. Holc-in-Onc prizes include a one-year lease on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. Door prizes include a Shop Vac. an H.H.S. Century Pass, a color television set. four Michigan Battle Cal tickets, coolers, golf accessories and gift certificates. For reservations, call the Hastings Country Club at (616) 945-2756. Cage, Volleyball tourneys July 19 Gun Lake Community Church will have its Lakers Tournament Saturday. July 19. which will include music and healihy activi­ ties. A three-on-three basketball tournament and a sand pit volleyball tournament will take place for bo,s and girls with age divisions in each sport. The concerts that will be going on all day will include Tcm Pcnncpacker and Mary Taylor. Mark Hawkins. Duane Hagen. John Reimer Todd and Amanda (Pruitt) Gal­ lagher. Kim Fagcn and "Nobody's Heroes." There is no cost The more information about the event, call the church office at 795-7903 from 8 a m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Fnday. \h»\ i/lrti ' Call 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 3, 1997 — Page 11 Brandon Lyons comes back to win a heat at Kalamazoo * Brandon Lyons of Delton scored a major .comeback victory in more ways than one at ^Kalamazoo Speedway last Saturday night. * Lyons was involved in a crash during his 'Limited Late Model feature race May 24 ana .his car suffered major damage. It threatened 3o end Lyons’ racing activity for the rest of Zlhe year. * But his dedication paid off and he returned Ho the Speedway last Saturday evening and ^qualified 20th quick en route to finishing 'first in his heat race. In the feature, he placed *18th. * Lyons now is in 20th place in the point "standings for the season. Z Gabe High, also of Delton, qualified 16th 'quick in the field, finished fourth in the heat and had a I3th-place finish in the feature. He is 16th in the point standings. Saturday night s Super Sprint races were "held in memory of Jerry Landon, formerly of Hastings His father. Wayne, of Hastings, won a heat race and with family and friends present, the crowd gave his a standing ova­ tion to the memory of his son. Wayne Lan­ don sprinted around the track to a lOth-pIacc finish in the feature KALAMAZOO SPEEDW AY A big fireworks show will be held at the Speedway Saturday. July S. The grand finale consists of 1.900 shells, lasting four minutes. Also. 800 shots of thunder. 240 gold and silver rockets. 240 tails and silver palms. 108 flash reporters. 50 oriental large spreading shells. 20 Co­ conut Palm tree shells and two of the Chi­ nese red to blue to strobe Chrysanthemums will be displayed. The rain date is Saturday. July 12. GALESBURG Brad Shellenbarger of Hastings and Brian Bergakker of Middleville competed in the Factory Stocks at Galesburg Sunday evening because Kalamazoo did not have them Satur­ day with its Sprint Show. In the "C" feature race. Bergakker started third in the 10-car field and Shellenbarger look the green flag from the ninth position. Bergakker took the lead in the first lap while Shellenbarger worked the slower traffic. By the fourth lap it had become a battle between two Barry County drivers. Bergakker held off Shellenbarger's challenge in the final 16 laps to post his first feature victory of the season. A rebroadcast of the that night’s action can be seen on WWMT TV Channel 3 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. July 5. BERLIN RACEWAY Defending track champion Bob Holley of Gun Lake finished third in Saturday night's 40-lap feature race for Late Model Stock Cars. Tim DeVos of Comstock Park took first among the 22 cars that qualified, his fifth main event victory of the season. Fred Campbell of Battle Creek was econd. Randy Sweet of Kalamazoo was fourth and Andy Ponstein of West Olive was fifth. Ken Warner of Shelbyville placed seventh. In the 30-lap feature race for Super Stocks. Tim Yonker of Alto finished fifth behind winner Chris Brown of Kentwood and run­ ner-up Ray VanAllsburg of Dorr. Tim Sweeny of Muskegon won the 25-lap main even for Sportsman cars and Craig Fricke of Wayland won the Sportsman semi­ feature. Holley now is in fifth place in the Late Model point standings and Joe Bush of Hast­ ings is sixth. Allen Marcott of Wayland is 23rd. Dave Sensiba of Middleville is 24th Tim Yonker of Alto is 26th. Yonker is second in the points standings for Super Stocks. The Auto Value Winged Super Sprint Cars, the Berlin Late Models and Sportsman Cars will be included in a holiday weekend racing program Saturday night. The raceway is located five miles west of Grand Rapids in Marne, exit No. 23 on the 1-96 expressway. MARVIN ASA Dave Sensiba from Middleville started in the pole position Saturday in the latest race of the AC Delco Challenge Series in Odessa. Mo., but his car collided with another on the 233rd lap. The crash ended his driving for the evening, when he finished 22nd in the 300lap race. He received deep bruises to his left elbow and right knee and experienced sore­ ness. but the injuries did not appear to be se­ rious. according to his crew after the event. For Sensiba. driving the Engineered Polymer Products/Wcst Michigan Auto Auc­ tion Pontiac, it was the fifth time in his ca­ reer that he had won the pole position for a race. He won it with a time of 16.845 sec­ onds at a speed of 115.405 miles per hour. Sensiba currently is in fourth place in the driver point standings in the Challenge Se­ ries. with 1159 total points. Kevin Cywinski of Lakeville. Minn., is in first with 1429 points and Bob Senneker of Dorr is ninth with 1047. Senneker finished sixth in last Saturday's race. The next event in the Challenge Series is a 300-lap race in Kaukauna. Wis.. at 7 p.m. Friday. July 4. The race will be carried live on The Nashville Network. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER and keeo Informed on news around the counts \_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _> A new league... The 1997 Hastings Baseball Club, for 11 and 12-year old ball players, are competing in the Mid-Michigan Baseball League this summer and are currently 5-9 for the season. The local team won last Friday against Eaton Rapids 20-6 Other recent scores include defeats to Maple Valley (11-4), Eaton Rapids (12-7 and 20-12), Olivet (10-9), Maple Valley (14-3) and Potterville (9-6). The team consists of (front row. LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE How many signs line the outfield wall? Question No. 14 is is follows: How many fence signs line the outfield wall at Old Kent Part? If you think you know the answer to this question, contact Jim Jensen, or Dave Young, at the J-Ad Graphics office. The phone number at J-Ad is 945-9554. The first person io correctly answer this week’s questions receives four free tickets to an upcoming Whilecaps contest? Best of luck; let’s play ball. Hastings Women’s Softball Standings Black Division W-L Bennett Industries............................................. 3-1 City Merchants..................................................3-1 True Value.......................................................... 1-3 Hart Construction............................................. 0-3 Blue Division Goodenough’s Goodies....................................3-1 Jarman Construction........................................ 3-1 Piston Ring..........................................................2-2 Hastings Mutual................................................ 0-4 Game Results Monday. 6/23 — City Merchants 6. True Value 5; Jarman Construction 25. Hastings Mutual 5; Bennett Industries 13. Hart Construction. Tuesday. 6/24 — Goodenough's Goodies 7. Bennett Industries 32; Jarman Construction 3. True Value 24; Hastings P-Ring F. Hart Con­ struction W. Hastings Mens Softball League Standings Red Division Hastings Chrysler............................................. 7-0 Carpenter Plumbing..........................................6-1 TNR.......................................................................3-4 Olde Towne Tavern (Black) ............. 2-5 Blue Division Okie Towne Division (Mad Dawgs) 9-2 Jarman Const........................ 5-3 Hastings Mutual...................... 4-4 Sanitary Service................................................ 0-5 Coat: $35 per team of three or four players __________Divisions:__________ Boys 13-15 Boys 16 and above Girls 15 and above Team Name Team Name Team Name Captain Captain CaptaEa Phone ft Phone ft Phone ft from left) Brian DeVries. Ryan Quits, Bobby Beyer, Eli Schmidt, Greg Smith, Caleb Case; (middle row) Drew Bowman, B.J. Donnlnl, Dustin Bowman, Bryan Lee. Josh Bailey. Lonnie Rambin; (back row) Coach Rod Bowman. Coach Jim DeVries and Coach Mark Schmidt. (Photo provided) Green Division Pennington Const.............. 4-3 Rudd’s No Preference.. ............ 3-4 Ampro.................................... 1-6 Bill's Safety Service . ... ............ 0-6 Home Run Leaders Bob Madder. 11. T Lyon 10.M Latonski 11. B. Mille. * Last Weeks Results TNR 9. Pennington 8; Mad Dawgs 19. Bills 8; Mad Dawgs 19. Sanitary 6. Mutual 14. Ampro 14; Jarman 13. Mutual 7. Jarman 16. Mad Dawgs 15; Chrysler 12. OTT (Black) I. Carpenter s 15. TNR 5. Carpenter's 29. Sanitary I. Next Week’s Games Wednesday . July 9 — 6:30. Bills vs. Penn ington; 7:30. Chrysler vs. Jarman; 8:30. Chrysler vs. Ampro Thursday . July 10 — 6:30. Rudds vs Penn ington. 7:30. Rudds vs. Bills. 8 30. Mutual vs. Mad Dawgs Fnday. July il — 6:30. Rudds or Bills. 7:30. Carpenter vs Mutual. 8:30. Carpenter vs. Pennington See things FAST! Use the Banner Classifieds!!! THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Will BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default hot been mode in the condition* of o mortgage mode by RANDALL R SMITH, a ■ ingle mon. to FIRST UNION HOME EQU I TY CORPORATION, a North Carolina Corporation. Mortgagee, doted September 24. 1993 and record­ ed on October 27. 1993 in liber 587. on Poge 28. Borry County Records. Michigan on which mor tgoge there i» claimed to be due ol the date hereof rhe turn of Fifty-live Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven ond 83/100 dollar* ($55,711.83). including interest ot 8.49% per annum Under the power of *ole contained in void mor tgoge ond the itatuto in »uch cote mode ond pro vided, notice it hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o tale ol the mortgaged premite*, or tome port of them, of public vendue, ot rhe Borry County Courthouse In Hotting* Michigan at I 00 o'clock P.M.. on July 31. 1997 Said premise* ore tit’jafed in TOWNSHIP of HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, ond are described Commencing at the Southeott corner of the Nor theott 1/4 of Section 23 Town 2 North Range 9 We*t. thence North 592 feet lor the ploce of begin ning; thence North 331 feet; thence West 1.320 feet; thence South 331 feet: thence Ea*t 1.320 feet to the ploce of beginning. Alto commencing ot the Southeott corner o< the Northeott 1/4 of Section 23; thence North 592 feet; thence West 1.320 feet; thence South 592 feet; thence East 1.320 feet to ploce of beginning. The redemption period tholl bo 12 month(t) from the dote of tuch tale Dated Juno 19. 1997 FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL; (248) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorney* for FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY CORPORATION 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham form*. Michigan 48025 Rle 897064129 (7/17> Robert A. Tremain * Associate*. P.C. is attempting to collect a debt ond any information obtained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by DENNIS J GOULD ond LUCINDA GOULD HUSBAND AND WIFE to AAA MORTGAGE € FINANCIAL CORPORA TION, A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee doted July 26. 1996 ond recorded on September 26. 1996. in Libor 673 on poge 836. Borry County Record*. Michigan end ott-gned by »od mor tgogee *o CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION by an ottignment dated July 26 1996. ond recorded on April 24. 1997. in liber 692. on poge 278, Barry County Record* Michigan on which mortgage there it claimed to be due ot the dote hereof the sum of sixty five thouind five hundred ninety five ond 97/100 Dollar* ($65,595.97). including interest ol 16.050% per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the ttatute in tuch cote mode and op proved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse. Hostings Ml. at 11 00 o.m. on August 7. 1997 Said premises ore situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. Borry County. Michigan ond ore described os: THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE EAST 57 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC TION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER. THENCE WEST 440 FEET THENCE NORTH FROM THE CENTER OF THE ROAD 675 FEET. THENCE EAST 400 FEET. THENCE SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sole. Doted: Juno 26. 1997 CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee A HORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain B Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (7/14) • CITY OF HASTINGS • NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. July 15,1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Adolfo and Judith Jacinto to retain a fence constructed at 118 East High Street, Hastings, Michigan (see map below). Legal description on said property Is: Lot 133, original plat of the City of Hastings. Contrary to City Ordinance Sections 3.43(3XaX1), 3.43(3XaX3), and 3.43(3Xb) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, these variances, if granted, would pennit a fence in the front, side and rear yards higher than allowed by Ordinance, and closer to the sidewalk than allowed by Ordinance. Written comments will be received on the aboue request at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TOO call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 3. 1997 Painting workshop at park provides artistic education Pat Smith (left) of Hastings and Kay Doyle of Lacey learn pastel techniques during Saturday's workshop at Fish Hatcherv Park. vastieman and daughter Ann Devroy of Hastings use brushing and color wash techniques in their art. Get creative...Sec lhe values and the pos­ sibilities in your artistic work. Those were a few of the lessons Jenison artist Jan Upp gave to a handful of local workshop participants last Saturday at lhe Arts Hatchery Building in Hastings' Fish Hatchery Park In “Creating from Your Research," Upp instructed the area artists on techniques they can use to create a painting from sketches and photographs. Creativity, composition, detail and simplification were areas that Upp used to assist the artists in their work. "I’m trying to get them to be a little cre­ ative with it; to sec the values (that are available)," Upp said. Upp's background in the arts includes work at Western Michigan University. Grand Valley State University. Richmond College in London and lhe St. Ives School of Painting in Cornwall, England. Upp, who specializes in watercolor, has exhibited around the country and has been featured in The Creative Artist and Creative Collage Techniques publications. The local workshop was sponsored by the Thomapplc Arts Council of Bany County. LEGAL NOTICE FOMCLOSUftE NOTICE (Al CbmwM**) MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult ho* been mode in rhe condition* of o mortgoge modo by Steven Gorold Bott o morned mon ond Robin Bott. hi* wrfe of Borry County Michigon. Morlgogor(s) »o First Fedor o I ol Michigan. Mo rigogee doled the lOrh doy of Moy A.O.. 1993 ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deed*, for the County of Borry and Stote of Michigon. on the 77th doy ol Moy. A.D.. 1993. in Libor 573 of Borry County Record* on poge 9 which »oid mor19090 wo* thereafter, by mesne assignment* assigned to Notionsbonc Mortgage Corporation by assignment recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Borry and State ol Michigan, in Uber 638. on Poge 789. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date ol this notice, for princijxil ond interest, the sum ol Seventy Four Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Two ond 55/100 Dollars (J74.722.55). And no other suit or proceeding* at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgoge or ony port thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sole con­ tained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the State ol Michigan in such cose mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that on Thurs­ day. the 7th doy of August. A.D. 1997 at 11 00 o'clock o.m. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Borry County Courthouse. Barry County. Michigon.of the premise* described in said mor­ tgage. or *0 much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid, on said mor­ tgage. with the interest thereon at Seven ond One Half percent (7.50%) per annum and oil legal costs, charge* ond expenses, including the at­ torney fee* allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be poid by the undersigned, necessary to protect it* Interest In the premises. Which sold promises ore described os follows: The lond situated In the Township of Rutland In the County of Borry ond State of Michigan ond describ­ ed os follows, to wit: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SEC TION 5. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 3147 WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. 615 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 447.38 FEET TO THE SOUTH BANK OF A CREEK THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 26 17 EAST ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID CREEK. 119 81 FEET TO THE SHORE OF HATHAWAY LAKE THENCE ALONG AN IN TERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID LAKE NORTH 80 DEGREES 59-31“ EAST 83.16 FEET THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 54'41" EAST 139 14 FEET THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 13'16“ EAST 125.67 FEET THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 5600 EAST 154.78 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 5 AND THE END OF SAID TRAVERSE LINE THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE 543 81 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH LANQS LYING BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF SAID CREEK AND LAKE. EXCEPT BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST COR NER OF SECTION 5. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 3142" WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 200 00 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST I WE OF SAID SECTION 521 07 FEET TO THE SHORE OF HATHAWAY LAKE. TI'ENCE ALONG AN IN TERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID LAKE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 13 16 EAST 46 36 FEET THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 56 00 EAST I 54 78 FEET TO SAJD EAST LINE OF SECTION 5 AND THE END OF SAID TRAVERSE LINE THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE 543 81 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINN ING. INCLUDING LANDS LYING BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF HATHAWAY LAKE EXCEPT THE WEST 215 FEET THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 month* from the date or such sole, unless determined abandon ed In accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241 a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X day* from the date oi such sale Dated July 3 1997 Nationsbonc hLorlgoge Corp Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee* Albert I. Haiti. P C. 1760 S Telegraph Rd Ste 300 Bloomfield Hill*. Ml 48302-0183 (810)335-5000 R/24) Jan Upp of Jenison led the special workshop, 'Creating From Your Research.' Kathy Crane works on a watercolor picture. PRINCIPAL, endeavors." Mueller was assistant pnncipal at Gull Lake Middle School in Richland prior to be­ coming assistant principal at Hastings Mid­ dle School. Prior to that, he taught music and social studies for the Inland Lakes Schools in Indian River. Mueller also worked in the summer recre­ ation program for the Alpcna-Mt. MorencyAlcona Intermediate School District, was the laboratory coordinator for Centra) Michigan University's Department of Music, and was the Detachment Commander for a Geld ar­ tillery unit of the Michigan Army National Area students tour Pennock Pennock Hospital volunteers this year have given hospital tours to 593 students ranging in age from preschool to second grade. Before the students begin the tour, they see a video about a visit to the hospital and are shown an x-ray. After the tour is complete, each student receives a hospital ID bracelet and a surgery hat. According to Barb Burkholder, tour guide chairwoman. "What we hope to accomplish with these tours is to make a hospital stay not so scary Sometimes, doctors and nurses have to do procedures which make patients uncomfortable, but are necessary to make them better.' Pennock has 13 trained volunteer tour guides. Groups are invited from area schools and preschools throughout Barry County. Call 948-3109 for more Information. CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR PENNOCK HOSPITAL, located in Hastings. Michigan, is seeking a Registered Nurse with obstetrical or neonatal expenence/traming as Childbirth Educator. Classes are taught on rotating four-month. weekday evening schedules, and candidates should have the ability to assist other instructors on a rotating basis, as needed. The Childbirth Educator will prepare expectant parents emotionally and phys­ ically to participate in a satisfying pregnancy, labor, birth, and introduction to parenthood. Must demonstrate a commitment to client education and experience related to maternal-child care. Registered Nurses who would be interested in such a challenge should contact: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Education Department 1009 W. Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)948-3125 E.O.E. continued from page 1 on curriculum development during her time here and helped us comply with a lol of lhe stale mandates. Wc wish her well in her new Guard. Besides his administrative responsibilities at Hastings Middle School. Mueller is the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation Chairperson for Davis Middle School in Hillsdale. Mich. He is a member and officer of several education or­ ganizations. has been a Boy Scout district councilman and ment badge counselor, and was selected as the “Teacher ol the Year" for Inland Lakes Middle School in 1991 and 1992. Mueller earned his bachelor of science de­ gree from Central Michigan University with a major in music and minors in military sci­ ence and psychology. He also has a master of arts degree in education administration Part-time Social Worker for our Home Health Care Department " Failure Next time you joke about hlfih blood pressure... Laugh these off! Please submit resume application to Attn Human Resources Dept 1009 West Green Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948 3112 EOE candidates who were either suggested by board members or had expressed an interest in the position. Haywood's previous board experience was a factor in his appointment, Endsley said. "Part of the decision was the fact that he would come up to speed real fast with us," she said. "I'm really happy to have him on the board." she said. "I’ve worked with Larry in the past. He's very dedicated to the young people in the community and to the educa­ tional process." Haywood said he did not know al this point whether he would ran in next June’s election for the position. "One year is all I’ve agreed to,” he said. Asked if he had any speciGc desires to fuk Gil while serving this coming year, he said. "I have no agenda" but hoped he could pro­ vide a smooth transition for the board mem­ ber elected next June. LEGAL NOTICE IMariMkHpi Probate Caart File No. 97-22136-11 Esfote of ELLEN MARY THALER. Deceased Social Security No. 36T14-5658 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ PENNOCK HOSPITAL seeks a part-time Medical PENNOCK HOSPITAL HAYWOOD, continued from page I RJKJCATIOHNOTICt Deceeoed Estate MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER The successful candidate must hold a Masters Degree from a School of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and have at least one year's experience at Masters level in a health related field Stale of Michigan registration or ACSW is preferred Exper­ ience and ability in family assessment is desired Must be able to work tn a self-directed and collaborative environment Strong documentation and communica lion skills are required from Central Michigan University. Mueller and his family are residents of the Hastings Area School District. ViKomroned hT.” wooc txess-'e "uk wac to an of tnc Mxxe 50 Arv-cans hJM.' ttcca cxrssurc and hart ocn t even it Get you wood cvesstxe c*xjc*cC -eg- yty orc coO for nxxe <nfor—atc- BKF National Kidney Foundation fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On June 24. 1997. in the probate courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Gordon L. Bennett re­ questing that Gordon L. Bennett be appointed per tonal representative of the Estate of Ellen Mary Thaler who lived at 306 E. Grand. Hastings. Michigan ond who died 5/22/97; ond requesting also that the will of the deceased dated 7/18/84 ond codicil* dated n/a be admitted to probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claim* against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the personal representative or to both the probate court ond the personal representative within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled person* appearing of record Date: Juno 26. 1997 Gordon L Bennett Personal Representative 4650 Barber Rood Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3671 (7/3) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 3, 1997 — Page 13 Hastings High School honor roll announced (Fourth marking period. ending June 11» Seniors High Honors < ' s 4 Ol Casey Alexander. Anders Birk. Darcic Bolo. Michael Burghdoff. Amanda (’an. Brook Clark. Joshua Cook. Melissa Craven. Kris ten Dickinson. Andrea Dreyer. ’Joshua Duns. Timothy Eggleston. Shauna Engel­ hard. Jason Fuller. •Martha Gibbons. 'Amanda Hawbakcr. Kikki Hendershot. Rachel Hough. Janette Jennings. Sarah Keller. Danielle Krcpps. Peter Lewis. Jason McCabe. ’Lisa McKay. •Elena Mellen. Re bvcca Mcpham. Justin Moore. Jennifer New ton. Tamara Obrciter. league O’Mara. Kylie Reed. Jami Roll. Suzanne Schmader. Jen­ nifer Schranz. "Falk Schubert Jodi Songer. Benjamin Spahr. James Stnmback. Aaron VanSyckle. Justin Waters. Carne Westra. Sossily Wolfe and Colleen Woods Honors (3.10-3 49) — Sara Burghdoff. Meredith Carr. Melissa Chadderdon. James Champion. Mindy Clawson. Emily Dipcrt. Angela Erway. David Fnsby. Damon Gonza­ les. Jason Haight. Richard Holzmuller. Bnan Hubert. Meghan Kaiser. Bethany Koctje. Holly Koning. Julie Krebs. Michael Krueger. Elizabeth Lmcolnhol. Manda Meeth. Sarah Mcpham. Gregg Mesccar, Kevin Morgan. Mcghann Murphy. Marisa Norns. Megan Pierce. Mandy Russell. Ryan Schnackenberg. Ken Schroeder. Becky Shorkey. Eric Soya. Teresa Swihart. Darcy Welton and Stella West Honorable Mention (3 00-.’09) — Nicholas Adams. Mall Armour. Stacia Beard. Brian Berry. Jay Bolthousc. Lisa Gardner. Carla McCullough. Sarah Miles. Rachel Ny strom and Nicholas Weeks. Juniors High Honors (3.5-40) — ’Casey An­ derson. Julie Anthony. Jeff Arnett. ’Sarah LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS default hoi been mode tn the l»rm» ond conditions of a certain mortgage made by Dennis M Stine a tingle man and Connie D Reel a tingle woman Mortgagors to Woodhams Mor tgoge Corporation a Michigan corporation Mor fgogee doted the 4 th day ol June A D 1993 and recorded in the Office of the Regitter of Deeds for the County of Borry and State o< Michigan on the •th day of Juno. A 0 in 1993 m liber 573 on Pag •d 883-889. which said mortgoge is now held by TRAVERSE MORTGAGE CORPORATION a Michigon Corporation and L WHEREAS the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage as of the date of this notice it rhe sum of Sixth Thousand Two Hundred Thirteen and 22 100 dollars ($60 213 22) for principal and interest and. WHEREAS no suit or proceedings at low or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgoge or ony part thereof and defoult having been mode whereby the power of sole contained in said mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgoge and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such case mode and provided NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, the 31st day of July 1997 at 2 00 o clock In the afternoon local lime said mortgage will be foreclosed at r sole of public action «o the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse m the Ci­ ty of Hastings County of Barry and State of Michigon (that being lhe place of holding Circuit Court in soid County} of the premises described in sotd mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid on said mortgage with the interest thereon at eight percent (8%) per annum and all legal costs charges and expenses including the attorney lee allowed by low and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises The promises described in said mortgage ore as follows Property situated «n the Township of Assyria. County of Barry State of Michigan to wit THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS LOCATED IN ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BARRY COUN TY. STATE OF MICHIGAN AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS ALL THAT RART OF THE EAST 1 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST I 4 OF SECTION 26 TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE Of JONES ROAD EXCEPT THE WEST 295 FEET THEREOF ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING AT THE h ORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST I 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 4 Of SECTION 26 TOWN I NORTH RANGE 7 WEST THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE Of SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST I 4 773 FEET THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID WEST LINE 295 FEET TO THE ’RUE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE EASl 426 FEET THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE OF THE EAST I 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST I 4 A DISTANCE OF 365 FEET MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE 518 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT WHICH LIES EAST 29S FEET FROM SAID WEST LINE OF THE EAST I 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 4 THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST I >NE 659 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING AT THE INTERSEC TION OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH I 4 LINE OF SEC TION 26 TOWN I NORTH RANGE 7 WEST WITH THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH I 4 LINE 234 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT WHICH LIES NORTH 1767 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 26 THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST 362 FEET THENCE NORTHEASTER LY 311 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT IN SAID CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD WHICH LIES NOR THWESTERLY 314 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGIN NING THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 314 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LANDS LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJA CENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL OVER THAT PART OF THE EAST 20 FEET TO THE WEST 741 FEET OF THE EAST 1 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 4 Of SECTION 26 TOWN l NORTH RANGE 7 WEST EX TENDING FROM THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD SOUTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1500 FEET OF SAID EAST I 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST I 4 OF SECTION 26 SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC AND OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN ANY PART THEREOF TAKEN USED OR DEED FOR STREET ROAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES Commonly known at 9450 Jonet Rood Bellevue Ml The redemption period shot! bo one year from the dote ol such tale Dated June 19 199? TRAVERSE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Assign** of Mortgage CHARLES A FORREST JR Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court St Flint Ml 48503 Telephone (B»0) 238 4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Bcllgraph. Amy Bclson. Michelle Bies. •Anne Burghdoff. •Carley Case. Tye Casey. Amy Coe. Michelle Das is. John P DeWitt. •Rachel Dreyer. Cheryl Gibbons. Summer Gillons. ’Traci Hctlelboucr. ’Nicholas Hosteller. Bess Lyons. ’Melissa Meaney. Rebecca Memman. Lindsey Miccl. ’Aleisha Miller. Melissa Moore. Jenny Norns. Enka Ordiway. Kristen Piechnik. Amy Robbc. Rsan Rude. ’Came Service. Patrick Shade. Chnstophcr Stfford. Adam Taylor. Lesley Thornton. ’Danielle Wildem. ’Katie Willi­ son and Kimberly Yoder Honors (3 10-3 49) — Tennille Ander son. Amy Archambcau. James Bailey. Beau Barnum. Nathan Belcher. Andrew Cour­ tright. Darnell Day. Zachary Deming, Robert Dixon. Joseph Edger. Adam Gee. Philip Golc. Kristen Hanshaw. Cynthia Hayes. Benjamin James, Michael Jarvis. Lynnac. Jones. Harry Dorcy Jr.. David Koutz. Sarah LaJoyc, tine McCarty. Laura McKinney . Charles Mead. Alyssa Morgan. Angela Ncwstcd. Jennifer Ogden. Christo­ pher Olmsted, Kyle Pohja. Benjamin Potter. Stacy Prut. Kenneth Rose. Sarah Roush. Kimberly Sawdy, Megan Schirmer. Tiffany Seymour. Angie Stull. Matthew Toburen, Heidi Waison. Erica West. Katherine Wood and Rachel Young Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Chad Curtis. Sarah Hayes. Stephanie Jiles. Michael McKeough. Iyar Mead. Misha Neil and Jonathan Swinkunas. Sophomores High Honors (3.5-4.0) — "Bethany Arnett. David Barnum. James Beachnau. Angela Boger. ’Sarah Byington. Alicia Cooney. Joshua Dickinson. Dennis Eagle. Sally Edger. Enca Fulmer. Roxanne Galisdorfcr. Karen Herbstreith. Kenneth Hoxworth, Derek Johnson. John Kieffer. Michael Lipstraw. ’Beauregard Mason. •Alyson Morgan. David Parker. Andrea Pond. "Paul Redbum. ’Amber Reid, Brooke Ri/or, Corey Sandusky. Enka Simpson. Todd Smith. Levi Solmes. Amy Songer. •Laura Storm. James Storms. Amanda Stnckland. Charles Thomas. 4Laura Thomas and Michael Wank. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Sarah Bolthousc. Matthew Bradley. Luke Cook. Ten Daws. Jeffrey Doouin. Bnan Dunn. Stacey Duron. Enn Engle hart. Sindi Felzkc. Jason Rohr. Adam Furrow. Dan.cllc Golnck. Kan Gre­ gory. Ryan Hawbaker. Joey Hawkins. MaaHaywood. Jessica Huss. Andrew Keller. Chnstina Lancaster. Anna Lewis. Houston Malone. Stephen Moray. Karen Newton. Brooke Norris, Leslie Ockerman, Stacey Par­ row. Aaron Potter. Jamie Reid. Scott Sawyer. D-'sttny Seebcr. Callie Shumway. Silas Smith. Patti Stockham. Tara Stock­ ham. Steven Storrs. Jonathan Styf. Joshua Warren and Adam Whitney Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Jennifer Bergstrom. Carl Billings. Terry Brighton. Nicole Earl. Ty Greenfield. Eric Meek. Bethany Miles. Bradford Myers. Nickolas Rcmley. Jonathon Selvig and Tiffany Steward Freshmen High Honors (35-4.0) — Joshua Alderson. Katie Allcrding. Justin Benner. ’Danielle Bowman. Anthony Bownc. Jay Campbell. Catherine Case. Katie Cook. Michael Courtright Nick Delinc. Carolyn DeWitt. Kevin Gcrhngcr. Heather Girrbach. Jessica Golc. ’Sarrah Gregory. ’Sherri Gre­ gory. Michelle Griggs. ’Valeric Heffclbowcr. ’Jennifer Hodges. Lucas Holston. ’Susan Hubbard. Virginia Jennings. •Daniel Johnston. Lindsey Karas. Kristen Keech. Enka Main. *Ivy Malone. Rebecca Mc­ Carty. Melinda Meaney. Samantha Miller. Antosia Myers. ’Steven Obrciter. Sarah Penrod. Laura Raffler. •Heather Rose. An­ drew Safic. Amy Schiedel. Bn£c Schoemcr. Benjamin Shaw. Martin Shcllcnbarger. Courtney Sinclair. *Rachcl Smith, ’Samantha Snow. Isaac Solmes. Andrew Soya. "Samuel Stafford. Robert Swialek. Jennifer Taylor. Amber Wilde. • Brandon Willard. Jill Williams, Joshua Woodard and Molly Woods Honors (3.10-3 49) — Chnsty Ander­ son. Joshua Angoh. Jason Bailey. Amber Boger. Amanda Buskirk, Rebecca Casarez, Jcrad Crump. Brandon Eddy. John Eggers. John Foibes. Callie Girrbach. Samantha Goodenough. Jolene Gnffin, Laura Hubert, Bnan Loftus. Justin Martisius. Gabriel Mc­ Carty. Nathan McKelvey. Cory Micel. An­ gela Miller, Amy Miller. Letetia Penning­ ton. Chad Sanborn. Heidi Schmidt. Lauren Stincman. Casey Stormes. Corey Thomp­ son. Cristina Urncita, Kyle Winkler. Michael Wolfe and Mary Wnght. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Enn Allcrding. Nathan Bics. Marie Carpen­ ter. Danyellc Eaton. Kathleen Fields. Sean Fortier. Stephen Garner. Leroy Hill. Chnstina Huntley. Robert Lee. Amber Lip­ pert. Jencllc Nichols. Lacy Pittclkow. Lisa Rosenberger, Shawn Rosenberger. Stanley Wilkins and Kathryn Williams. ’Indicates 4 0 Grass fire halted by motorcyclists by Jason Carr Staff Writer A Saturday afternoon grass fire near Coals Grove was halted by lhe actions of a group of female motorcyclists passing by. Larry Roberts, a support member of the Great Lakes Ladies chapter of Women on Wheels. Slid the group of 16 people was "meandering" from Marshall to Ionia and was on Coats Grove Road about one-quarter mile east of Coats Grove when they saw a fire near the side of the road. He said he believes that because the fire was against the side of lhe road, that it may • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing Tuesday. July 15, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The Hastings Area School System has applied for a variance from Section 3.90(b) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances to allow the erection of two signs at tho Hastings Middle School located at 232 West Grand Street. Hastings. Michigan (see map below). This variance, if granted, would allow erection of a larger number of signs than permitted by Ordinance, and allow one of the signs to be larger in area than permitted by Ordinance. Legal description on said property is: Commencing at a point one hundred (100) feet West of the intersection of the South line of Grand Street and the West line of South Broadway, thence West two hundred thirty (230) feet, thence South five hundred ninety four (594) feet, thence East three hundred thirty (330) feet, thence North two hundred ninety four (294) feet, thence West one hundred (100) feet, thence North three hundred feet to the place of beginning Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing snould be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manihum City Clerk Tire tragedy avoided Nancy Shellenbarger points to the damage on the roof of her home at 2999 North Broadway after a tire broke loose from a passing car and crashed onto the top of the house last Friday evening. Mrs. Shellenbarger said she was sitting on the front porch when a woman driving a Lincoln went by and one of the tires on her car came loose and flew past her. crashing onto the roof. No one was hurt in the bizarre incident. have started from someone throwing a cigarette out of their vehicle They decided to call 911, but because the fire was being fanned by the breeze of pass­ ing cars they feared the fire would get out of control by the time fire fighters arrived When they first spotted the fire it was six to eight feet in diameter. "By the time wc got off our bikes, lhe fire had mushroomed con­ siderably to 20-30 feel in diameter." Roberts said. The 16 motorcyclists proceeded to slop the fire for 15 minutes before they extinguished it. "I truly believe that if wc hadn't stopped, (he fire would have gotten so out of control they would have had to call in fire depart­ ments because it might have gone down fence lines and there were homes nearby." he said. "When we left the scene, we fell pretty confident it was out." Roberts said the Women on Wheels mo­ torcycle group are members of the Gold Wing Riders and help that group in benefits to fight diabetes and support Paws Wxh a Cause. "We're just moms and pops," he said, say­ ing the average age of the group is around 50. • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing Tuesday, July 15,1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 102 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Ann Wilcox to expand a non-conforming structure located at 819 East Railroad Street, Hastings, Michigan (see map below). Legal description on said property is: BENNETT & KENFIELD ADD. BEG AT A PT ON NE'LY SIDE OF RAILROAD ST WHICH LIES N 44 DEG 50' W 104 FT FROM S COR LOT 5 BLK 3 BENNETT & KENFIELD ADD. TH N 44 DEG 50' W 4 FT TH N 52 DEG 57' E 220 FT TH S 58 DEG 18' E 117.25 FT TH S 48 DEG 3' W116 FT TH N 88 DEG 50' W 186.24 FT TO POB. ALSO PART LOT 6 BLK 3 BENNETT & KENNFIELD ADD BEG NE'LY SID RR LYING N 44 DEG 50' W 104 FT FROM S COR LOT 5 BLCK 3, TH S 88 DEG 50' E 22.24 FT TH S 45 DEG 10' W 15.50 FT TH N 44 DEG 50' W 16 FT TO POB. EX BEG ON NW'LY LN LOT 5 BLK 3A DIST N 45 DEG 10'E 37.76 FT FROM NW COR LOT 5 TH N 45 DEG 10'E 12 FT TH S 88 DEG 48'50" E 137.58 FT TO CTR LAN VAC UNION ST TH S 45 DEG 10’W 12 FT N 88 DEG 48 50 "W 137.58 FT TO POB Contrary to City Ordinance Section 3.55(4) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, this variance, if granted, will allow enlargement of a non-conforming structure closer to the property rear lot line than allowed by Ordinance. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated atxjve. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616­ 945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk �Pane 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 3. 1997 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Can the Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 /?<■( realion Garage Sale l or Sale Automotive HONDA OUTBOARD SALE: 2-HP through 9O-HP, 4-itroke, straight gas combustion, no offensive odor, no smoke, listen to a HONDA before you buy!! KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (6 I 6) - 629 - 4 979 OR (616)-968-9600._____________ MONDAY-SATURDAY June 30-July 5, 9am ? Something for everyone. 5311 Brown Rd., Lake Odessa. 1984 CAMERO BERLINETTA while, V-8, automatic, runs good, excellent motor, always starts, original owner, rare find, priced to sell, $2,225. Call 616 664 4983 (Pine Lake). I hank You 3/4 TON CHEVY and camper. $1,200. Great deal. Call after 6pm 948-8244, ____________ SYLVAN FISHING BOAT PACKAGE. 1997 16* with console, trolling motor, live well, bass scats, trailer, A 40hp tnm A tilt outboard. Sale priced at Just $6,988 KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (616)629-4979 OR (616)-968-9600. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank aU of our friends, neighbors A family for aU of their kind acts in the loss of our husband, father, grandfather & great grandfather Thank you for the flowers, food, money and prayers. A special thank you to Delores Ost and Dean A Ruth Stadcl for all of the extra they hast done Wc can never thank everyone enough for all of the things they have done in our lime of need. Your kindness wiU never be forgotten. May God bless each ana everyone of you. Mobile Homes The Norman Allerdmg Family DODGE CARAVAN 1*>97, 7 passenger, auto. PS/PB, 37,000 miles Just $11,988. KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (616) 629 4979 OR (616)-968-9600.______________ PONTOON SALE! New. Used & Demos! Over 20 in stock! Powered by Honda 4 stroke outboards KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (616) 629-4979 OR (616)-968-9600._________ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed. 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. Help'Wanted BABYSITTER: 2-3 days per week in our Hastings home for 4yr old and 2mo old boys. Occasionally for 4yr old girl also. Dad works days, mom works nights and needs some sleep. $50 per week, must be over 18. non smoker and very dependable. References are a must and will be checked. Call Sara al 948-0128 or leave message____________________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St, Freeport. Ml EOE ( onnnunily^itoliees THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING OF BARRY COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES will be held on Thursday, June 10,1997 at 8:00 am. in the conference room. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for lhe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being consid­ ered at the meeting, to individu­ als with disabilities al lhe meet­ ing upon ten days notice to Barry County Communily Mental Health Services, by contacting Jan McLean al (616)948-8041. ALASKAN HUSKY PUPPIES: Warmed and first shots, blue eyes $150-$ 175, blue and brown eyes $125-$150, brown eyes $100-$ 125 Pager 41-800-802-1313, Clarksville. FEMALE GOLDEN RETRIEVER, 2 years old. filed, shots, good with children, needs room to run, owners moving. 616-948-8311_______ OLDER MALE BEAGLE, no papers, shots, good hunter, needs good home, owners moving, 616-948-8311________________ PETS Free to good home Hima­ layan male cat neutered, declawed call 945-5504 Hu\mc\\ Services ADULT FOSTER CARE has openings for lady. Cali 616-948-9433._______________ BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. AU makes A models, over 30 yean experience. Call 1 888-498-9137/616-948-9137 BAY WASH PRESSURIZED power cleaning. Servicing west­ ern Michigan. For your free esti­ mate call 616-891-2319 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, slump grinding, re son able rales, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Rand son 616 945-2545. PAINTING HOUSES, BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING,etc. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. CaU Randson Hesterly Painting and Tree 616-945-2545. letwn & Garden GARDENER SEEKING WORK. 616-945-9712, xk for M«y Real l:\late ATTENTION GOLFERS! Next to Hastings Country Club. 1531 Liberty Lane, Cherry Hills Estates, imnunediate posses­ sion, Immaculate condomi mum. carpeted 2-3 bednxim, 25 baths, beautiful kitchen, family room, bar, office, 2 car garage, lots of closets A storage. By owner 616-948-9359 I or Kent 1324 HANOVER: 2 bedroom 1 bath. Garage, laundry. Tennent pays electric and garbage, $580 a month. 891-9359 ___ 1 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apartment. No children, no pets, airconditioner included, and $100 deposit. $300. Call 948-9234____________________ DELTON/H ASTINGS AREA: Private, very nice, I bedroom home with garage. All new interior, park-like setting, convenient location on M-43. 1 or 2 adults, do children, no pels, no smoking, utilities, $450 a month plus deposit 616-664-4983. I or Sale BEAUTIFUL BRASS KING SIZE bed with deluxe “Pillow top" mattress set and frame Brand New! Cost $1,400. Must sell! $350. 1-517-676-6414 FOR SALE: 5-46”x96" slightly used sheets of 11 Ga. sheet steel, $150, call 616-945-4063 FOR SALE: ANTIQUE PIANO AND FIVE PEWS. Can be seen al 54 Wellman Road, Woodland.____________ QUEEN MATTRESS SET. New, still in plastic. Beautiful brass headboard and -deluxe frame. VALUE $450: STEAL $175. 616-795-6049_________ TRUCK LOAD SALE! Hotel buy out Stmmon's King size mattress sets. All in excellent condition. Your choice $150. Dennis Distributing 3130 S. Cedar Lansing. MI. 1-517-887-2706 For Sale Automotive FORD CROWN VICTORIA, 1995, Luxury 4-door, Loaded including power scat, non smok­ er car A spotless throughout Priced to sell? KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (616)-629-4979 OR (616) 968-9600_________ FORD TEMPO, 1994, auto . PS, PB, air, tilt, cruise, power seal, low miles, sale priced just $7,688. KOOPERS IN RICH­ LAND, (616) 629-4979 OR (616)-968-9600._____________ FORD WINDSTAR VAN, 1995, loaded, 7 passenger. Big V-6, auto, air, tilt, cruise, Cham pagne in color. Just $13,988! WE TAKE TRADES KOOP ERS IN RICHLAND. (6 1 6) 629-4979 OR (616)968-9600_____________ LINCOLN 1984,4 door Town car, V-8 engine. Loaded A Clean! Just $1,888 KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (6 1 6) 629-4979 OR (616)968-9600______________ OLDS 1992 ACHIEVA, 2 door, auto, air, tilt, cruise, PW/ PL, Just $5,988. KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (616)-629-4979 OR (616) 968-9600 OLDS CI ERA. 199 6 LUXURY, 4-door, V-6, Auto., air., lilt, cruise, power windows A locks, split Seal. Just $11,900 WE TAKE TRADES KOOP ERS IN RICHLAND. (6 1 6) 629-4979 OR (616) 968 9600_____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945 9888. PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VAN. 1993, V-6. Auto. air. lilt, cruise, power windows A locks, privacy glass. Just $8,988. KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (6 1 6) 629-4979 OR (616)968-9600_____________ _ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TAURUS WAGON, 1993, 8 passenger. V-6, Auto. PS/PB, Air-conditioning, Till, Cruise, Power windows Locks, $6,988, KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (6 1 6) - 629- 4979 OR (616)968-9600 CHEVY CONVERSION VAN 1995, 15,000 miles, 350 V8, Spotless throughout Just $16,90u KOOPERS IN RICH LAND. (616) 629 4979 OR (616)-968-9600 _________ CHEVY LUMINA. 19M Luxury 4 door, V-6 engine, low miles A loaded. Just $12,988. WE TAKE TRADES KOOP ERS IN RICHLAND. (6 1 6) 629 4979 OR (616)968-9500_______________ DODGE SHADOW, 1993, 2 door, auto., air., PS/PB, Just 35,000 miles. Just $6,988. KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (6 1 6)629-4979 OR (616)-968-9600 HONDA OUTBOARD SALE: 2-HP through 90-HP, 4-stroke. straight gas combustion, no offensive odor, no smoke, listen to a HONDA before you buy!! KOOPERS IN RICHLAND, (616) 629-4979 OR (616)-968-9600.______________ PONTOON SALE! New. Used A Demos! Over 20 in stock! Powered by Honda 4 stroke outboards KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (616)-629-4979 OR (616)-968-9600._________ SYLVAN FISHING BOAT PACKAGE, 1997 16' with console, trolling motor, live well, bass scats, trailer. A 40hp trim A till outboard. Sale priced at Just $6,988. KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (616) 629-4979 OR (616)-968-9600. CHEVY CONVERSION VAN, 1995, 15,000 miles, 350 V8, Spotless throughout Just $16,900 KOOPERS IN RICH­ LAND. (616) 629-4979 OR (616)-968-9600______________ CHEVY LUMINA, 1996 Luxury 4 door, V-6 engine, low miles A loaded. Just $12,988. WE TAKE TRADES. KOOP ERS IN RICHLAND. (6 1 6) 629-4979 OR (616)968-9500_______________ DODGE CARAVAN 1997, 7 passenger, auto, PS/PB, 37,000 miles Just $11,988. KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (6 I 6) 629-4979 OR (616)968-9600.______________ DODGE SHADOW, 1993, 2 door, auto , air., PS/PB, Just 35,000 miles. Just $6,988. KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. 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V-6, Auto., air., tilt cruise, power windows A locks, split Seal Just $ 11,900 WE TAKE TRADES KOOP ERS IN RICHLAND. (616)6294979 OR (616) 968 9600 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VAN, 1993, V-6. Auto, air, till, cruise, power windows A locks, privacy glass. Just $8,988 KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (616)6294979 OR (616) 968-9600 TAURUS WAGON, 1993, 8 passenger, V 6, Auto. PS/PB, Air-conditioning, Till, Cruise, Power windows, Locks, S6.988, KOOPERS IN RICHLAND. (616) 629 4979 OR (616) 968 9600_____________ Wanted WANTED: DAYCARE PROVIDER in my home or yours, for 4mo old girl. 616-795-4756. [ Court News A Nashville man was sentenced to pnson after appearing for ie-sen(encing a second time Lany C. Dinger. 49. had pleaded guilty in 1993 to breaking into his mother-in-law's home in exchange for the safe breaking charge being dropped Dinger had been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in pnson by Circuit Judge Richard Shuster in 1993 and re-sentenced to six to 15 years by Circuit Judge James Fisher in 1996 Dinger s attorney. William Doherty, told the court Dinger has been out on a tether program for a year with no problems He said Dinger's only other felony convictions were in 1976 or earlier and that because of Dinger's agelhe court "probably doesn't need to worry much about recidivism " In imposing sentence. Fisher pointed out that the Court of Appeals had overturned the previous two sentences, "so hopefully the third time will be the charm." He sentenced Dinger to four to 10 years in prison with credit for 1.599 days already served In other recent court business: Scott T. Finley. 21. of Kalamazoo, was sentenced to jail after he was accused of driv­ ing away a motor vehicle. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell said she agreed with the probation de­ partment's recommended sentence of six months in jail, saying Finley was in Barry County Circuit Court for his second auto of­ fense in one year. McDowell said the pre-sentence interview, "suggests he's been in numerous other trou­ bles that haven't caught up to him yel." She added Finley had admitted to State Po­ lice troopers that he sells drugs and that while be hasn't been caught yet, he will be eventually. Finley's attorney, Michael McPhillips, said Finley has denied ever making such a statement to troopers. He asked lhe court to follow the recommendation of six months, saying Finley has never served anything near six months before. In imposing sentence. Fisher said, "I hope you get your drug problem under control, Mr. Finley." He said while these auto crimes don't hurt people, "at some point you'll come before a judge who'll just throw up his hands and conclude he can't work with you and frankly I'm at that point now. I can guarantee that you don't want to come back before me." He sentenced Finley to three years proba­ tion end six months in jail, with credit for 31 days. He also ordered Finley to pay resti­ tution of $116.80, costs of $250 and a pro­ bation oversight fee. Finley was also ordered to be in his residence from midnight to 6 a m and attend substance abuse counseling Vem B. Elliston. 29. of Kendallville, Ind., was scheduled far an Aug. 14 hearing on motions by prosecutors and Elliston's attor­ ney, Gordon Shane McNeill. A polygraph examination will also be performed. Elliston is charged with first degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct with a boy under 3 years old. • Christopher Cook, 18. of Shelbyville, stood mule to two counts of violating terms of his probation. Not guilty pleas were en­ tered on his behalf and an Aug. 12 hearing scheduled. • Carl J Johnson. 35. of Hickory Comers, was given probation after he pleaded guilty earlier this month in District Court to a charge of delivery or manufacture of mari­ juana. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors chose not to pursue sentencing as a second time drug offense. He was sentenced to 36 months probation with a $2,500 fine, $2,500 in cost and a $150 forensic fund fee. • Diana K. Wines. 33, of Cadillac, was sentenced to jail for violating her probation. Crowley said Wines' lengthy criminal his­ tory and together with her current crime of preying on an elderly couple in their home, "definitely merits a prison term." He rec­ ommended a 36-60 month prison sentence, saying Wines has shown she is not willing or able to kick a cocaine habit. Wines' attorney, Timothy Tromp, said while she has lhe history Crowley men­ tioned, she also has an excellent work ethic and gone long periods of time without using drugs before slipping back into them. "It’s a problem that only Diana can take care of. no matter what we want to do." he said. He said Wines had also performed more than 180 hours of community service, which was over what she had been ordered to per­ form. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Wines that if she didn't have her mind made up to stop using cocaine, he should send her pnson immediately. He warned her that if she violates her probation again, he would impose the maximum sentence of 48-72 months in prison. He sentenced Wines to 12 months in jail, with credit for 194 days served. Her excess community service will be credited toward her remaining fines and costs. Xational h/\ $200 TO $500 WEEKLY from your home mailing circulars for a telephone company. Easy! Respectable! FT/PT. No experi­ ence needed. Call AT Access, 1-800-426-3085 24Hn. $529 WEEKLY, mailing company letters from home, many positions available, easy, no experience needed, free info, call American Publishers. 1-800-426-3026, ext. 1400 24 hrs POLICE B€RT: Officer suffers injury during arrest YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Holland man is scheduled for a July 9 pre­ liminary examination on charges of drunk driving and resisting and obstructing causing injury after Barry County Sheriffs deputies attempted to arrest him June 27 Deputies said they found a truck slopped on Yankee Springs Road about 100 feet north of the intersection with Chief Noonday Road and partially blocking the south bound lane They said they saw the driver. Johnny R. Moore. 38. stagger to the front of his truck to open the hood He told deputies lhe ground cable had come loose and he just needed Io refasten it to the battery Deputies said Moore had an overwhelming odor of intoxicants coming from him, bloodshot and glassy eyes, slurred speech and that he was unable to stand in one place without losing his balance A preliminary breath test registered a .22 blood alcohol level. Deputies said as they attempted to arrest Moore, he refused several requests to get in the patrol car When he was warned officers would physically place him in the car if he didn't comply, deputies said Moore assumed a defensive posture, widening his stance and stiffening his body. As officers attempted to push him into the car. Moore resisted and tried to push his way out by pushing his elbows against the doorjambs of lhe patrol car When officers were able to place Moore in the rear seat, they said he refused to put his legs in. making officers go to the other side of the car and drag him lhe rest of the way in. One deputy said he suffered a thumb injury, which doctors determined to be a possible tom or damaged tendon. Man held in resisting, drunk driving NASHVILLE — A Nashville man attempted to run from police after they attempted to arrest him for drunk driving June 29. Nashville Police said a witness came up to them on Mam Street and said a car driven by Robert R. Mexico. 26. had almost run her off the road. Police said Mexico's north bound car had pulled into the parking spots facing south on Main and a passenger watch as the woman talked to officers. Mexico's car then left and proceeded north in the south­ bound lane, before turning right onto Sherman Street. When police stopped the car. they said Mexico produced a pnson identification, saying he didn't have a driver's license. They also detected a strong odor of intoxication on Mexico, slurred speech and bloodshot and glassy eyes. A preliminary breath test registered a .18 blood alcohol level. A .10 level is considered drunk driving. Police said when they began to place Mexico under arrest, he said he had­ n’t done anything wrong and fled on foot Nashville police officers with assistance from Michigan State Police troopers caught up with Mexico after he ran into a boat between two homes. They said he continued to try to fight while being arrested Mexico is scheduled for a preliminary examination July 9 on charges of drunk driving, resisting and obstructing and driving without an operator's license. Charges sought against B.C. man ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers are pursuing charges of aggravated domestic violence against a 28-year-old Battle Creek man following a June 22 incident in the 7300 block of Huff Road. Troopers said the victim told them she and the suspect had gotten into an argument during a partv. She said she took his pick-up truck and left, returning it the next day. As they were traveling to her relative's home, another argument ensued a.»d she told troopers the suspect struck her in lhe head. When they pulled into lhe driveway, she said she attempted to get out of the truck, but the suspect grabbed her. slapped and kicked her. After she got out of the truck, she told troopers he backed the truck out and an outside mirror hit her in the stomach, knocking her to the ground. Troopers said lhe woman is pregnant and lhe fetus may have suffered some injury from the strike by the mirror Hastings police probe knife threat HASTINGS — Hastings City Police investigated a report of a knife threat June 24. Police said the victim told them he and his girlfriend were in the driveway to MainStrect bank when a group of five juveniles walked by. with one making an obscene gesture The victim said he followed the group to the Superette parking lot, got out of his ve­ hicle and confronted the juvenile who made the gesture. The victim said the suspect turned around and pointed a knife al him, but didn't say anything. When questioned, the suspect said it was actually lhe victim who had made an obscene gesture at him. but he continued to walk. He told police when they got to Superette, the victim almost hit him with his car and got out with a lead pipe. The suspect told police he didn't have a knife on him as he had lost his a couple of days earlier. Another member of the group told officers lhe suspect had in fact made the gesture, but didn't know if anything else occurred. Police said the victim has not contacted officers to press charges. Two walk out with beer in Nashville NASHVILLE — Nashville Police report that two men walked out of the Nashville Cappon's June 23 with two cases of beer. Police said lhe clerk told them a 20- to 25-year-old male distracted her at lhe counter, while another man. about 40 years old, took two 12-pack cases of Budweiser and walked out the door. The clerk told police lhe younger man was wearing blue jeans and a while T-shirt and had shoulder-length brown curly hair. The older man was wearing blue jeans and a gray shirt and had brown hair. The clerk heard a vehicle leave, but didn't see it. Woman charged with drunk driving JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A Dowling woman is scheduled for a July 15 pre-trial conference on a charge of drunk driving after Bany County Sheriffs deputies investigated a June 25 accident on Hutchiiison Road near Mud Lake Road. Deputies said the vehicle driven by Cathy J. Norton. 46. had been northbound when it left the road to the right. Norton then lost control and entered an open field. She then tried to drive out the field and onto the road and proceeded down an embankment, hitting a ditch. Deputies said they found Norton walking barefoot on Hutchinson Road north of Fruin Road and said she appeared to be havirg trouble maintaining her balance. Deputies said she told them she was walking home after she could not get her vehicle out of the ditch. Deputies said Norton also had glassy eyes, slurred speech and a strong odor of intoxi­ cants on her breath A preliminary breath test registered a .19 blood alcohol level. Man injured in one-car accident MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — A Nashville man was treated for minor injuries following a one-car accident June 21. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Larry L. Thomas. 38. was north bound on North Avenue south of Dowling Road when he ran off the road to lhe nght and struck a tree. Thomas was transported to Pennock Hospital for treatment by Lansing Mercy Ambu­ lance Deputies cited Thomas for careless driving One cited in three-car accident RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies cited a Hastings man fol­ lowing a three-car accident June 21 at the intersection of M-37 and M-43. Deputies said vehicles driven by Delvin E. Clauson Jr.. 34. of Coatesville, Penn., and Bart R. Richardson, 62. of Hastings, were Mopped for a red light when Clauson's vehicle was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Chad O. Campbell, 17, of Hastings. The impact caused Clauson's vehicle to rear-end Richardson s vehicle. Deputies said Clauson and his passengers Vickie L. Clauson. 33 and Ryan P. Clau­ son. 3. both of Holt, complained of very minor injuries, but were not treated at hospi­ tals Rachel A Clauson. 5. suffered no injuries. Richardson and his passenger. Katharine R Richardson. 53. of Hastings suffered no injuries. Deputies cited Campbell for failure to stop in an assured clear distance. Campbell and his passenger. Rex E Jarman. 17. of Hastings, were not injured. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-07-10.pdf 3e8972ee0037e5373ac7df0e99bfaade PDF Text Text County mulls aid for fire station Charlton Park celebrates 4th See Page 2 See Page 3 Local eagers advance in AAU See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBtlC lICUAnV !’• S C« ->’l ANNER THURSDAY. JULY 10. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 28 euis riefs PRICE 50* Barry County Fair gets under way this Saturday The 145th annual Barry County Fair returns July 12-19 at the Barry Expo Center on M-37. with plenty of traditional offerings and a few new attractions. Most of the entertainment gets under way on Monday. July 14. but there will be a number of 4-H youth events and harness racing starting two days before that. The harness racing will take place at I p.m. Saturday and Sunday and at noon Monday at the grandstand with a $2 charge for entry The 4-H competition starts at 9 a.m. Saturday. July 12. with dog judging in the Show Arena. Non livestock judging will be al the Sheep and Swine Bam froin ? a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Barrel judging will begin at noon in the same location. Youth demonstrations al 7 p.m. will close out the day. Cavy showmanship and breed classes will start things on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open class non-livestock entries (except flowers, which will be handled from 8:30 to 11 a m. Monday at Banquet Hall) will be judged al the Banquet Hall. Pocket pets w-!l be taken at the Goat Show Tent at 2 p.m. and all entries must be examined by a veterinarian A gospel music jamboree is planned for 2 st Friday set this Friday next monthly Bret Pritt a will be held July 11 becma । fiwty County Democratic Com , uwally u bdd ■ aooa on (he day of e*ery aoath a the The tnoa Han, coraer of Gm ant Chartton Parks* CM War Muster Htaoric Charinn Part's aamml C War Muster is pia>aed for Saturday ■today. July 19 and 30. The focus this jw win be on rod 88.000 Union and 53.000.derate toldien. with both , ins more than Z600 carualtiea. i Chariton Part building! win ba at 10 a.m. both days and the ties, which include an Amy - 1:30 p.m. Saturday evening highlight! Made a dance with the Brooil! Bin 9 to i(h30 p.m. A aernce will be conducted ■ 10:30 B. Sanday al the Village Chun*. <• Vmuxs iboukJ be prepared to Htaaa. p.m. Sunday at the Variety Tent. A free-will offering will be taken. Youth rabbit crafts will be from 2 to 5 p.m.. The youth dog agility class will be al the Show Arena at 5 and the youth talent show, with clowning and style revue, will start at the Variety Tent al 6 p.m. Banquet Hall will be busy Monday morning as open class non-livestock entries will be handled. Youth rabbit showmanship and Young Clovers will be in the Show Arena from 8 a.m. to noon. And youth goal judging will begin at 9 a.m. at the Goat Show Tent. All entries will be closed at 11 a.m. Open class flower, agro, omy and horticulture judging will start at 1 p.m. Rabbit meat and breed judging will be at the same time in the Show Arena. W.G. Wade Shows will open with rides and the midway at 4 p.m. Monday and they will continue from noon Wednesday and Saturday and at I p.m. Tuesday. Thursday and Friday until dusk. Youth poultry judging will be held in the Show Arena at 4:30 p.m. An early evening antique tractor parade will take place Monday through Saturday on the fairgrounds. The livestock judging • »«»• ct will be at The 145th annual Barry County Fair will start Saturday, but the midway and rides wool be available until the following Monday afternoon. the Show Arena and the karaoke contest quarterfinals will be held in thv Variety Tent, bo;h at 7 p.m. Monday. The evening will wind up al 8 with a pickup truck and car demolition derby at the grandstand, with tickets selling for $6 apiece. Tuesday will start at 8 a.m. with the youth horse judging in (he Horse Arena and at 9 with open class non-livestock judging and youth sheep judgi ig. followed by open class, in the Show Arena. A youth cat show will be presented at the Variety Tent at 1 p.m. Youth swine judging will be at 2 in the Variety TenL Rabbit live meat judging will be at 6 p.m. in the Rabbit Bam. One of the newer attractions. Local Band Night, will be offered for entertainment at 7 p.m. at the Variety Tent. Admission will be free. See FAIR, continued on page 13 Delton School Board will borrows600,000 by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Delton-Kellogg School District plans to issue $600,000 in bonds to support a va­ riety of needs throughout the district, accord­ ing to supenntendent Marsha Wells. The school board passed a resolution sup­ porting the issuance of the bonds at a special meeting June 30 Wells said $122,000 of (he funds will be spent for improvements to physical educa­ tion facilities, including the replacement of some locker room lockers and improvements to some gymnasium equipment such as bas­ ketball backboards Another $225,000 will go toward ensuring that there arc computers in every classroom in the elementary and middle school and equipping a high school typing lab with computers. A total of $223,000 will be spent on building and site improvements, including upgrading the electrical outlets to accommo­ date computers in the elementary school; re­ placing some lockers and carpeting in the el­ ementary. replacing exterior doors, audito­ rium scats and heating registers in the middle school; replacing windows and front doors of the middle school wood shop; and improving the middle school parking lot lighting. It will also be spent on building improvements to the high school, such as replacement of some doors, windows, lockers, and heating registers and improvement of the outdoor surveillance system. The rest of the funds will be held in con­ tingency in case unexpected repairs or costs arc incurred as a result of the planned im­ provements. Wells said plans are to issue the bonds in early August and pay them off over a sixycar period from revenues in the district's general operating budget. No extra taxation will be required of district property owners. "There is a state law that authorizes boards of education to equip school buildings and facilities and make other permanent im­ provements and pay for those through the is­ suance of bonds." Wells explained. "When the amount (of the bonds) is substantial in relation to the budget, then they need to go before the electorate for approval. When it's a modest amount, then the board of educa­ tion. through a resolution, can authorize the issuance of bonds " In 1994, Delton voters approved a $2.8 million bond issue that allowed an addition to the elementary to be built, supplied funds for other improvements, such as the remod­ eling of a soccer field, and allowed for $450,000 to be set aside for technology. Last fall the district purchased 69 new com­ puters and plans eventually to have comput­ ers in every classroom networked to each other and to the Internet. Wells said the district hopes to complete some of the improvements being made pos­ sible through the $600,000 prior to the start of school this coming fall. Some construc­ tion will take place after school starts, she said. Wells officially began her duties as super­ intendent July I. "I'm excited to be here." she said. "I'm pleased with the warm reception I’ve received so far. I’m in the process of meeting a vari­ ety of people on the staff and in the commu­ nity in order to hear what they're most proud of in the Delton schools and what's not per­ fect yet. I encourage anyone in the commu­ nity to stop in and visit. My door is always open." County gives $5,000 for Cuddy Drain flooding by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor About 40 property owners who were vic­ tims of last month's flooding on the north­ west side of Gun Lake will get some finan­ cial relief from the Barry County Board of land creatures of all ages, service will take place in die ta church yard overlooking 1 ryside near the church, whirl d 10 miles north of Battle Cn •a Nonh Avenue and M-66 • For more information, call (616) 3116. Hastings woman wins Jaycee post Janie Connor of Hastings has been elected membership development vka presided for the 1997-98 Michigan Jaycees Board of Directors I A member of the Hastings chapter of *c Jaycees, she was elected at the state tagwMTMicm s annual meeting at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Romulus. | Barry Marshall of Ypsilanti, a member of the Ann Arbor Jaycees. was elected the Michigan Jaycees* 74th Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two Commissioners. The County Board Tuesday approved a $5,000 emergency grant to help residents pay for the cost of removing sediment from the Cuddy Drain channel and filling in a huge gorge on the cast side of Patterson Road, south of Chief Noonday Road. Barry County Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer told commissioners that the Cuddy Drain Distnct was pounded by about 11 inches of rain in six hours on Friday. June 20 The water flooded Patterson Road and cut a gorge on the east side that was about 150 feel long. 20 feet wide, and six feet deep. All the soil from (hat impact was washed into the drain "It filled up our drain and our sediment trap to the tune of about $16,000." Shaffer said "Our drain just wasn't able to take care of it." Shaffer said. Residents in the Cuddy Drain Distnct are already being assessed about $8,000 for having the drain cleaned in the spang, so they asked Shaffer if he would appeal to the County Board to help them with this extra expense in the form of a one­ time emergency grant "They (Cuddy Drain residents) pay all the time We clean that sediment trap about ev­ ery other year." he said "So all the people are paying real often. It's going to be on this year's assessment. It was ju*.t cleaned in March " Shaffer said he has been told that the flooding was an occurrence that should only happen once every 100 to 150 years in that area. One property owner's front yard was com­ pletely taken out. leaving a gas line exposed, he said. Two tubes, rather than one large one. are located under Patterson Road to help handle excess water, and that's where the problem started. Shaffer said. "Engineers arc coming out to see if (his is just unusual or was it really too small." he said. Shaffer said the county's emergency man­ agement director has tried to find slate and federal funding to help, but none is available because it didn't qualify as an official disaster area The County Board voted 5-2 to give the Cuddy Drain residents an emergency grant. Commissioners Rod Goebel and Robert Wenger voted no. Commissioner Lew Newman was absent. Wenger said he is opposed to that amount of money because other residents sustained property and yard damages and are not get­ ting help from the county. "We don't officially have anything for dis­ aster programs, but it's logical that if stale and federal (governments) can do something like that (in disaster areas), it's logical for us that in an emergency situation or in very strange situations to be able to help out a little bit." Commissioner Tim Burd said. Commissioner Emmet Herrington asked if Algonquin Lake's dam problems last year re­ ceived any county funding. Shaffer said no. "but the county look the ball." He said his office pul the Algonquin special assessment roll together to pay for the project and at­ Eleven inches of rain in six hours last month flooded a portion of Patterson Road and cut a gorge on the east side that was about 150 feet long. 20 feet wide, and six feet deep. All the soil from that impact clogged the Cuddy Dram, which the County Board will help clean. tended the court hearings. "We spent many hours on the project and the Road Commission did loo.” he said. Commissioner Sandy James noted that there was no county drain at Algonquin, like the county's Cuddy Drain near Gun Lake. While discussing the situation, Shaffer noted that the Cuddy Drain District part of Patterson Road happens to be the responsi­ bility of the Allegan County Road Commis­ sion. which has already taken care of their part of the damages. See DRAIN, continued on page 14 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 10. 1997 County tables request to aid sub-fire station by Elaine Gilbert A distant Editor The Burry County Board ot Commissioners has tabled until July 22 a request lor $10,000 to help pay for the costs of a sub-lire station in the Gun Lake area Yankee Springs Township officials have asked commissioners lor the contribution because the township plans to offer space in the proposed new building for an office and storage for the County Sheriffs Department and Michigan Stale Police Yankee Springs Township Supervisor George London told commissioners that il the Sheriffs Department could store diving equipment and a marine patrol boat at the substation, response time to get to Gun Lake area emergencies would be greatly improved. "Thai's going to cut response time from Middleville or Hastings considerably, perhaps by 50 percent.” London said News Briefs Seniors may get free legal services The Legal Services Organization of South Central Michigan will offer free legal advice io area senior citizens ages 60 arid over from 10 a m. to noon Friday. July II. at the Hastings meal site of the Commission on Aging. 120 N. Michigan Ave Individuals will be seen on a firstcome. first-served basis with pre­ reg i st rat ion. A lawyer will be present to answer questions of general and specific­ law in private consultation. Lunch will be available that day for $1. To make reservations, call the COA at 948-4856. Bluegrass, country on tap at Showcase An evening of bluegrass and country music, featuring the Under Construction Bluegrass Band and the Thomapple River Boys, will begin at 6:30 tonight al the Arby's Musicians Showcase. The Under Construction Bluegrass Band, from the Flint and Lansing areas, is making its first Showcase appearance. Il has performed in more than 100 concerts and has been on television The Thomapple River Boys, who make an annual appearance at the Showcase, include Tom Maurer. Jim Gibson. Jim Metzger. Tom Freridge and Dale Beny. all from the Hastings area. Seating at the Showcase is on a firstcomc-first-servcd basis. Two immunization clinics are planned The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have two immunization clinics later this month The first will be from 2 to 4 p.m Wednesday. July 16. at the Middleville Methodist Church. 111 Church St.. Middleville Another will be from 8:30 to JI a.m. Saturday. July 19. at the Health Department. 110 W. Center St.. Hastings. No appointments are necessary, but parents should bring along their children's immunization records. Most immunizations arc free of charge. For more information, call 945-9516. Outstanding citizen nominations sought The Hastings Jaycees still arc seeking nominations for individuals to compete for "Outstanding Citizens" accolade in the second annual MainStreci Savings Bank Distinguished Service Award Program The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday. July 11 Nominations arc being sought for 13 different categories, most of which arc for men and women ages 21 to 39. including outstanding young educator. EMT/paramedic. law enforcement officer, religious leader, governmental leader, healthy fitness leader, firefighter, young person of Bans County and young farmer Additional categories arc for outstanding citizen of Barry County, between the ages of 40 and 61. outstanding youth of Barry County, ages 16 to 20; and outstanding senior citizen, ages *»2 and older The awards program will be held Saturday. Sept 27 at the Central School Auditorium Nomination forms may be picked up and returned to MainStreet Savings Bank or West Michigan Associates They also ma> be mailed to the Hastings Jaycees. PO Box 193. Hastings. Mich 49058 Hie Gun Lake area attracts about a million visitors each year to the 20.000-acre space for the Sheriffs Department and Slate Police." London said, to have an office for Barry Stale Game area and state Yankee Springs Recreation Area, which adds to the county 's economic base, he said The < sub > fire station (primarily to house Thomapple Township Emergency Services equipment i is a community project, a safetyrelated project which deserves some county funding We are growing by leaps and bounds in all parts of the county, and we do need to expend and have better safely, emergency related responses." he said. Yankee Springs Township sends about $513,794 in taxes for county operations, plus tax dollars for °l I. Charlton Park and the County Commission on Aging, he said. "So we don't think it's loo far out of line that we ask for a little subsidy for a new Tire station in the amount of $10,000. In return, we will provide space for a manne patrol boat for a number of years, probably forever. reports, coffee and township's expense Freeport farm on dairy tour The Joseph Brumsrna farm on Freeport Road will be the first stop on Professional Dairy rarmers Association dairy tour al 10 a m Wednesday. July 16 Brumsrna Farms Inc. consists of 3.500 acres and a 2,500 cow herd that is milked every IC hours. The operation also has a manure/sand distribution system. The other two slops on the dairy tuur will be at the Maple Row Dairy near Saranac and the Lew-Max farm, managed by Ken Gasper More details about the tour can be obtained by calling Sherill Nott. Michigan State University agricultural economist, at (517) 353-4522 or George Atkinson, Michigan Stale University Extension dairv agent, al (616) 527­ 5357 Duo to perform at Friday lunch Singers Maggie Murphy and Laurie Elmcn will be the featured act at this Friday’s musical j>crtonnance at the fountain on the courthouse lawn in Hasi*ngs. from 11:30 a.m. to I p.m. The duo will perform a variety of music, from selections fr i.< "The Sound of Music" to fclk music to religious hymns. The free event is in cooperation with the City of Hastings, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Barry County and the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches. In case of rain, the performance will be inside the Cinema 4 lobby Gas, Steam Engine show this weekend More than 480 gasoline tractors, stationary engines, steam engines, oil pulls, washing machines, a shingle mill, gnst mill, steam thresher and stationary hay bale will be featured at the 26th annual Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show this Saturday and Sunday at Charlton Park. The show will be from 10 a.m. to dusk Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Saturday night activities will include a steam engine spark show and kettle popcorn at dusk. Also part of the activities will be a kiddies' pedal pull al 12:30 each day. followed by a sawdust penny scramble and the tractor parade around the Village Green at 2 p.m. The featured engine will be the 1884 Westinghouse 15 horsepower vertical boiler steam engine owned by Irving D. Charlton, which always leads the parade Exhibitors will set up Friday. Breakfast will be served from 7 to II a m Saturday and Sunday in the church basement. There also will be food vendors and a fiea market. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children ages 5 to 15. Ice cream social set for Saturday The annual ice cream social at the Bernard Museum. 7135 Delton Road, will be held from I to 5 p.m Saturday. July 12 The event will include demonstrations of spinning and blacksmithing, lours of the museum and music by the Happy Tones The museum has 25.000 artifacts and seven histone buildings, including a one-room school and a seamstress cottage There will be no admission charge, but donations will be accepted The museum and grounds, located on the north shore of Crooked Lake midway between Prairieville and Delton, ire <»pen daily between I and 5 p m this month and in August restrooms at the "We arc going to do it regardless, but we would like a little cooperation from the county and a little subsidy (from the county i to help with the initial construction of the building You've been very cooperative through the years and we just feel with the public safely and the growing ot the area, a little substation in Yankee Springs would be a benefit to everybody concerned." London said. The Township Board has decided to pay all maintenance and utilities al the substation so no additional costs would be charged to the county, he said. Site of substation is the comer of Payne Lake and Chief N<x»nday roads "to locate it in the township that's close to Gun Lake and most of the public access points We felt that was the best place for the building." he said after the meeting Pouring cement and the footings will take place this month and the framing is expected to be completed sometime in September. "Completion date, we hope, is before the snow flies." Mark Englerth is chairman o! ihe project for the township. The substation portion of the building for fire equipment will be 40- by 60-fccl and (he space for law enforcement needs 24- by 32fect. "We have committed township funds to $55,000 and we have a donation fund, a fund-raising fund, that's up nca« $30,000. But. with the increase in the size of the building (for law enforcement use), we're sure it's going to be more than our original $85,000. I'm sure it will be." London said after the meeting "The (fire) equipment is on a contract service with Thomapple Township. We've been contracting for years with Thomapple and we also pay. not only for the service, but into an equipment fund as part of our arrangement. As they buy new equipment, the old equipment, .zhich is still very useful, they have no place to store, so thus creates the need lor another storage space That's created the need for not only storage but a satellite station at Yankee Springs Yankee Springs really docs not own any (fire) equipment, but it belongs to Thomapple Township and will continue to be so. One nice thing with the new building going up. I understand we've got nine or 10 volunteers now in Yankee Springs Township which has created some excitement and a lot of community support We re really excited about the whole thing." he said The Gun Lake area provides 23 to 25 percent of the county's total county tax base. London said after the meeting "As we provide this big tax base, we sincerely feel that we should have some public safety things in the western end of the county. As we advertise for people to come (as tourists) to Barry County, we feel it's only fair to get a little something back at the western end of the county for our fair share." he said. Commissioner Emmet Herrington, who suggested that the County Board table the decision for further study, said “This is new to me. I have not made up my mind one way or the other." To make an informed decision, Herrington said he wanted to talk to the sheriff and others who would be involved with the substation. "One thing that docs trouble me... Are we setting a precedent here? 1 want to investigate that part of it too." he said. "I personally would not be in favor ol donating money to the fire station" because of technicalities. Commissioner Robert Wenger said. He said he would support paying for space for law and marine enforcement "because it would justify expense for that portion (of the building) to have a place for them "This is my feeling that we are not participating in the fire barn, per sc. We arc participating for the marine patrol and sub station loi law enforcement." Wenger said. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said he doesn't think the county can legally make a direct donation to a township. In vicw'of that. Bailey said he wouldn't have a problem' with leasing space in the substation for $1,000 a year for 10 years. Bailey also questioned why the (ownship wanted $10,000 up front when "they only nehd about $ 1.300 to complete their project." -•'< Burd commented that construction projects usually cost more than expected Bailey also wondered if the Stale Police! would be paying anything to use space'W the new substation "You know they are not." Burd responded. "You know the state's not going to do thit We can't worry about what someone else it going to do." -•n Bailey also said he would like to see a copy of the donations that have been raised for the substation project. ”1 don't sec how that's any of yotir business." Burd said "If they want to tell you that's fine." "They don't have to (give a statement'4>F their donations), but they are asking for $10,000." Bailey replied Commissioner Rod Goebel, after the meeting, said the Finance Committee had asked for a proposal to have something' Kr bring to the board. "The details weren't there." Goebel said.’ • However. Mark Englerth. chairman of th» substation project, said after the meeting that he thought a resolution giving the county use of the building for 10 years was what the Finance Committee wanted. ’•"* During the meeting. Burd said he thought it was an excellent idea for the county !• make a contribution to the substation. ’ "I don’t think it’s going to break the county We have a very good use for it out there... 9 times out of 10 when we have a (manne) problem or emergency situatiorf. it's going to be at Gun Lake because that's the biggest lake we have..." •- Plane crash in Thornapple Twp. kills two people < by Jason Carr Staff Writer Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorities are investigating a small plane crash Sunday morning in Thomapple Township that killed both the pilot, from Middleville, and his passenger. Troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Hastily said a single-engine, twoscat Piper Sup^rcub equipped with pontoons crashed and caught fire about 7:30 a.m. Sun­ day. shortly after takeoff, in a field near Nor­ ris Road south of Adams Road Emergency personnel rushed to the scene, but the plane was consumed by the flames so quickly that only the frame was left by the lime assis­ tance arrived. Killed in the crash were pilot Dale Pirsch. 38. of Middleville, and passenger John Far­ rell. 39. of Allen Park. Walter Bender, the owner of the farm where the plane crashed, said he and his wife. Lois, had awakened at around 7 a.m. as they normally do. He said his wife had opened the blind on their front window, revealing a lol of smoke coming from a hollow across the road. "It looked like oil smoke, but we couldn't figure out where it could be coming from." Clarksville youth hit by lightning ‘critical' Luke Stebbins. 15. of Clarksville, was listed in critical condition at Butterworth Hospital after being struck by lighting in the right hip Tuesday at about 2 p.m.. Police said Stebbins was at the St. Edwarl Catholic Church on 531 Jordan Lake St. helping his grandparents set up tor a fund­ raiser when a lighting bolt struck him. Lake Odessa Firefighters and Police Chief John Shaw were first on the scene and administered CPR when they saw Stebbins was unconscious, not breathing and had no pulse. Lake Odessa Ambulance personnel arrived two minutes after they were called. Kevin Napier, one of the paramedics on the scene, along with James Cassel and Andy Lotterman. said they put Stebbins on a backboard, moved him inside the ambulance to get him out of the rain and began to defibrillatc him. Napier said they observed external bums on the right side of Stcbbin’s KxJy. Halfway to Pennock Hospital and after multiple defibrillations, paramedics were able to revive Stebbins and get an irregular heartbeat. Napier said Stebbins was gone fix about 20 minutes before he was revived. He said that Stcbbin’s case was odd because usually for lighting strikes, either the victim is dead on the scene or is fine and needs no treatment. He said Stebbins is the first person he has revived after being struck. Napier said the entire response was a team effort and if it hadn't have been for the quick response from the dispatcher, police, firefighters and the ambulance Stebbmr. would not have made it Stebbins was stabilized al Pennock and was transferred to Butterworth Hospital at 5 p.m. where he was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit. Al last report, hospital officials said he was listed in critical condition. Sources said, however, that he doing markedly better since she said. "So I got in the car and drove back there without getting dressed. I got out to it arid' saw it was pretty well burned up." Waller said. "I didn't even get out to look because I figured there wasn’t anything I could do..I, knew someone was in there, but I never got out to see." He said while police cars, fire 'rucks apL. ambulances were in and out of the hay fill'd' all day. he and Lois went to church like normal to try to calm down. . "That morning was as normal as any until I saw that smoke." he said. "If we hadn't seen the smoke they might? not have found it unless they sent planes gut here to look for il." because the plane had gone down behind a hill in the field and could not be seen from Norris Road. Walter said. The cause of the crash is not known as y?f and the incident remains under investigation. When contacted Wednesday afternoon, FAA officials said because of the fatalities the. inquiry has been turned over to the NalioriaL Transportation Safety Board (NTSR). NTSftJ officials said Wednesday that they had not yet received the investigation. ' f Thornapple Township Emergency Services fire officials are continuing their? investigation of a Saturday evening fire on Squier Lane in Thomapple Township. The fire at the home of Dean Shoemaker was first spotted by a patrolling Bany,. County Shenff's deputy. Shoemaker was not home at the time as units from tfai J Caledonia fire department assisted. The home is described as a total loss. HAIR STYLIST WANTED Hastings Salon is accepting applications for full- or part-time hair stylist. Position offers flexible hours, excellent benefits and a great working environment. Come in and fill out an application at: RAZOR'S EDGE 112 E. Court St. ______________ Hastings �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 10, 1997 — Page 3 July 4 celebrated at Charlton Park by Mandy Habel Staff Writer \ Many gathered in Charlton Park last Frifoy lo celebrate the Fourth of July with food. fun and entertainment. The festivities began with a flag-raising feremony by the Marine Corps Reserves and I tribute to all veterans by Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoor. The Veterans of Hastings held a chicken barbecue for guests so they could enjoy a picnic style atmosphere. Guests enjoyed baked beans, cole slaw, rolls and chocolate cake with their chicken. Many contests were held that offered dif­ ferent categories for people in different age groups. The top three winners of each won ribbons. People tested their endurance by compet­ ing in three-legged races, sack races and Wheelbarrow races and children 5 and under ■ot to find a needle in a haystack J People of all ages also tested their enlurance by participating in a watermelon eatng contest in, which they had their hands ied behind their backs while eating all the link part of the melon. After all the watermelons were eaten, peo­ ple saved their seeds so they could participate n the seed spitting contest. A pie contest was held at the Town Hall >ui Idirg and featured different kinds of pies aich as Amish shoofiy. avocado lime banana Me. peanut butter cream and butterscotch neringue. Three winners were chosen in hree categories — fruit pic. cream pie and niscellaneous. The winning pies were •mon meringue, strawberry rhubarb and peanut butter cream. When the contest ended, all the pies were auctioned off by Apple Tree Auctioneering. The highest price that was received for a pie was $25. The money will be given to bene­ fit Charlton Park. People were able to take a break from the contests and visit some of the stores such as Thomapple General Merchandise and Quality Hardware. Tours of the Bristol Inn were given to interested guests and others got to est their skills at making ice cream. A snack bar was available for those who got hungry again after the picnic and ex­ hibits and a gift shop were open for people to visit. place. Emily Martins. Hickory Corners, third place, Ashley Emery . Richland Girls age 8 to II division — First place. Jackie Owings. McAllen. Texas, second place, Beverly Cheney. Delton, third place. LceAnn Martins. Hickory Comers. Girls age II to 15 division — First place, Esther Baldinff. Vermontville; second place. Brooke Martins. Hickory Corners; third place. Rachel Crookston. Plainwell. Girls 16 and older division — First place. Christina Curtis. Delton, and Beth Moore. Orleans; third place. Suzanne Millard. Way­ land. Watermelon seed spitting contest Boys 10 and under division — First place, Harvey Wyskowski. Vermontville; second place. David Torres. Grand Rapids; third place, TJ. McArthur. Nashville. Boys age II to 15 division — First place. Danial Blair. Hastings; second place, D.J Kuiper. Plainwell; third place. Harvey Stall. Charlotte. People who participated in the watermelon eating contest saved their seeds so they could compete in the seed spitting contest later. The watermelon eating contest was one of many featured at the Charlton Park Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration last week. People were chauffeured around the park in a horse and buggy for a break from the activities. The top three winners of each contest re­ vived ribbons Winners were as follows: Three-legged race Age 10 and under division — First place. Oseph and David Schultz. Grand Rapids; second place. Emi lie Brown. Kalamazoo and Pom Crookston. Plainwell; third place. TJ. krmstrong. Salina. Kansas, and Ashley Sander. Carmel. Ind. Age II to 15 division — First place. Piffany Martins and Brooke Martins from Jickory Comers; Luke Simpson from Rock­ Ford and Joe Mathews from Hastings; third jlace. Caroline Woody from Hastings and Sarah Wingers. Age 16 and over division — First place. Gina Garza from Wayland and Ben King rom Kalamazoo, second place. Brenda and Scott Comer from Bellevue; third place. Lora and Scott Kondroik from Baton Rouge. Sack race Age 7 and under division — First place, .uke Bremer. Middleville; second place, Irett Lucas, Charlotte; third place, Angie Kennedy. Delton. Age 8 to 11 division — First place. Nick razer, Battle Creek; second place. Lauren temers. Auburn Hills; third place. Ashley Zander, Carmel Ind. Age 12 lo 15 division — First place. Irook Martins. Hickory Comers; second Children learned how to make ice cream by churning ice and other ingredients. The straw bale toss was popular among participants ages 12 and over. lace. Caroline Woody. Hastings; third lace. Cole Zick, Byron Center. Age 16 and over division — First place, forris Mikolajczyk, Battle Creek; second lace, John Hendershot, Battle Creek; third bee. Ben Kling, Kalamazoo. Wheelbarrow race Age 10 and under division — First place, iihiey Sander. Cannel Ind., and TJ. Armirong. Salina. Kansas; second place, Kelly talk, Delton, and Rachel VandeCar, Jeni»; third place, Brian VanAuken, Dansville, nd Chelsy Zick, Byrun Center. Age 11 to 15 division — First place, leilh Wilcox. Sunfield, and Nick Morton, recport; second place. Brandon and Derik chantz. Vermontville; third place. Ben and kody Siler. Battle Creek. Age 16 and over division — First place. I ary Ramsen. Delton, and Nick Ramsey, >ellon; second place. Norris Mikolajczk and (ike Stapler, Battle Creek; third place. Darjw Cross. Battle Creek, and Scott ymonds. Hastings. Needle in the haystack Under age 5 division — First place. Terisa ellinger. Grand Rapids; second place. Jessie mmorey. Lowell; third place. John Musser. Watermelon eating contest Boys under 7 division — First place. Der­ rick McCaley. Grand Rapids; second place. Joseph Shultz. Grand Rapids; third place. Brian Miarko. Hastings Boys age 8 to 11 division — First place, Eric McCaley. Grand Rapids; second place. David Torres. Grand Rapids; third place. Timothy Martin. Hickory Comers. Boys age 11 to 15 division — First place. Cole Zick. Byron Center; second place. Shannon Bums. Middleville; third place. Tad McRumb. Battle Creek. Boys age 16 and older division — First place. Roy Howard. Charlotte; second place. Robert Sorrelle. Grand Rapids; third place Brad Vincent. Lowell, and Christopher Mar­ lins. Hickory Comers. Girls age 7 and under division — First place. Shannon Randall. Wayland; second The General Merchandise, and Quality Hardware stores were open for guests to visit throughout the day. Many pies were auctioned off after they were judged for taste, texture, and appearance place. Gary Ramsey. Delton; second place. Rick Adams. Rockford, third place. Brad Squiers, Cutlerville. Girls 10 and under division — First place. Ellen Batdorff. Vermontville; second place, Brcann Martins. Hickory Comers, third place. Sarah Thompson. Hickory Comers. Girls age 11 lo 15 division — First place. Nikki Matthews. Hastings, second place. Stephanie Stahl. Lake Odessa; third place. Jessica McCrumb. Battle Creek Girls age 16 and older division — First place. Diane Matthews. Hastings; second place. Deb Ramsey, Delton; third place, Judy Thompson. Hickory Comers. Most freckles contest Children s division, female — first place. Stacy Slocum. Woodland; second place. Alexis Slocum. Woodland; third place. Ann Murphy. Lafayette. La Adult division, female — First place. Amy Squiers. Cutlerville; second place. Brenda Comer. Bellevue, third place. Laura Kondroik. Baton Rouge. La. Childrens division, male — First place. Carl Jones, Battle Creek; second place. Chase Johnson. Hastings; third place. Zach Moore. Ionia Adult division, male — First place. Jeff Schroeder. Rockford. Baby crawl contest First place. Andrew Bryant. Battle Creek; second place. Nicholas Lamphier. Delton, third place. Ashley Wcinbrecht. Hastings. Hay bale toss Boys age 12 to 15 division — First place. D.J. Kuiper. Plainwell; second place, Haney Stall. Charlotte; third place. Carl Jones. Bat­ tle Creek Boys age 16 and over — First place, Jim Shoebridge. Hastings; second place. Don Thomas. Delton; third place. Brian Conners. Grand Rapids. Age 12 lo 15 division — first place. An­ gela Stahl. Lake Odessa; second place, Nikki Matthews. Hastings, and Esther Batdorff, Vermontville. Girls 16 and over division — first place. Robbie Robertson. Mattawan; second place. Ginger Eckhart. Delton; third place. Carol Goebel. Delton, and Megan Morley. Mid­ dleville. Pie eating contest Age 7 to 10 division — First place. Chelsy Zick. Byron Center; second place. David Shultz. Grand Rapids; third place. Chns Bohlir. Hastings. Age II to 15 division — First place. Carl Jones. Battle Creek, second place. Mike and Beverly Cheney. Delton; third place. Shane Kuiper. Plainwell Age 16 and older division — First place. Rick Ramsey. Delton; second place, Gary The baby crawl was another popular contest held dunng the day Ramsey. Delton and Esther Batdorff. Ver­ montville. third place. Conner Dugan. Grand Rapids. Water relay race First place. Beverly Cheney. Christina Curtis. Bernard Blair. Mike Cheney, Delton; second place. Jamie Eckhart. Cindy Eckart. Ginger Eckhart. Brett Eckhart. Delton; third place. Terry Leet. Doug Leet. Mike Cheney. DJ. Kuiper. Hickory Comers. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 10. 1997 LETTERS.,.from FINANCIAL ( cur readers Is there a good, solid reason to close Learn-N-Play? To the editor: I look my son lo Lcan-N-Play Wednesday. July 2. as I normally do. and was greeted with the horrible news (hat our preschool/day care facility would be closed effective Sept. 30. There were many tears and disappointment in that building. Since then I have listened to many people discuss the impending dixim of this learning facility One of them was my 4-year-old son. who asks me questions that are difficult to explain lo a child so young. We’ve had two nights of tears al bedtime He fears for his future and the stability he has come to know from the Lcam-N-Play staff and educators. If the center docs close. I will have more nights of (cars and disappointment to com­ fort him through. Many reasons have been given for why Lcam-N-Play must close. All of them seem weak. For instance: “Day care is not part of the hospital s mission." Isn't the hospital's mis­ sion to serve the community? Aren't they supposed lo be healers instead of instruments of decline? What parents can go to work if they do not have canng. quality care for their children? Leam-N-Play has been providing a neces­ sary service to many working people in (he community. The staff has become part of our children's lives They arc the ones we have allowed lo help shape our children and leach them as lhey grow. What is Pennock's mission if il is nol to support such an important part of our com­ munity as our children and in turn their par­ ents’’ The facility location, condition and lease also have been used as reasons to terminate its operation. What's wrong with the loca­ tion? Just because il doesn't suit Pennock's idea of a "good" location doesn't make il bad. Why is Pennock using the children, parents and staff of Lcam-N-Play to play political games with the City of Hastings? The city has ils rules. Why can'l Pennock live with them? We all say we are proud of our commu­ nity. Did that pride nol evolve from the rules set by the community to keep up the stan­ dards we have all come to appreciate? One man's idea of a "perfect location" is going io decide the fate of Leam-N-Play? Since when are we living under a dictator­ ship'' As 1 have listened lo people talk about Leam-Play, I also have discovered that some in the community have offered to help with improvements al the current facility, but have been denied. I this all part of the same political game? Decline the help and support offered, and in turn, offend the contributors, adding just the right spark to help escalate the push to have a bright, new shiny build­ ing that will do no better job of caring for our children. 1 get tired of hearing about the landfill is­ sue The landfill is not a problem. Its own­ ers and operators have gone out of their way to be extra sure that their business is not a problem for anyone, especially the children. And what about the lease issue? Is (he owner of the property considering some changes'’ 1 don't know, but I would like to know that person's position. Is there a real problem? Or is it another empty issue? If finances arc part of the facility problem, how can Pennock afford to build a new facil­ ity? Is Lcam-N-Play being abandoned for a swimming pool? Do other hospitals have a pool9 Other hospitals do have day care facili­ ties. Yes. there is staff turnover. But has there been any effort put into filling vacancies? The two people leaving have done an out­ standing job. but others could and would fill the openings. I understand that one of the positions will be filled by a person who didn't work directly on site at Lcam-N-Play, who had other responsibilities at the hospi­ tal. What will happen to the current Leam-NPlay staff. Ask and you might be surprised by what you leant. There are others tn the community who offer quality child care. Are there other ser- HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 viccs that offer both preschool and day care al the same location every day for the same hours, one that provides breakfast and lunch and two snacks a day? If you find one. let me know. I’ll need one if Lcam-N-Play is al­ lowed to close. All I ask is (hat the community not turn a deaf car to the pleas of our children. Talk to the parents and staff of Leam-N-Play and then make your own decision. Check into what is really going on between the City of Hastings and Pennock. Is there a good solid reason to close the current Lcam-N-Play? 1 will be watching and waiting for a re­ sponse. as will the children. Ronda Heikireth Hastings turruMtn New investment goes with inflation flow Fixed-income securities arc attractive to many investors because they offer steady, safe income. But there's a bane to the bond owner’s existence, and it’s called inflation Over time, inflation eats away at the purchas­ ing power of the investment. In other words, the same $1.000 you paid for a bond will buy less when that bond matures Inflation is particularly hard on people liv­ ing on a fixed income who rely on the interest payments from their bond investments. That fixed interest rate doesn't budge, no matter what inflation is doing to the investor’s expenses. But now there is another option that safeguards against inflation. The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently unveiled a new type of fixed-income investment called Treasury Inflation Protection Securities (TIPS) This investment is different because it guarantees buyers that the purchasing power of this security won’t be diminished by infla­ tion. Hus. there is a guarantee on the interest and principal payments from Uncle Sam. Here’s how TIPS work. Let's say you in­ vest SI.000 in a new TIPS note that will mature in 10 years (currently the only maturi­ ty available). That $1,000 is indexed to the Consumer Price Index, the gauge tha’ measures the annual inflation rate. So. for ex­ ample. if inflation averages 4 percent over the 10-year life of the TIPS, the principal value at maturity would be $1,480. With TIPS, your principal grows with inflation. Interest payments for TIPS are made se­ miannually and are also protected from infla­ tion. They are based on a fixed semiannual in­ terest rate applied to the inflation-adjusted principal. This guarantees the investor a real rate of return above inflation. For example, let’s assume that the fixed in­ terest rate is set at 3 percent. If inflation rose by I percent during the first six months, then the principal would be adjusted to $1,010 ($1,000 times 1 percent). The semiannual in­ terest payment would then be $15.15 ($1,1010 times the 3 percent fixed interest rate, divided by 2). The inflation protection TIPS provides is tempered by a few investment concerns. For one thing, TIPS carry a lower fixed rate than conventional bonds and therefore don’t do as well in filling the current income needs of investors. There's the flip side of the inflation coin to consider. If inflation rales go down, the TIPS’ Cemetery by-laws are being violated To the editor: To the plot owners (stockholders). Board of Trustees and concerned citizens of Riverside Cemetery Co.: I was told by the secretary of the board, who is also the sexton, that I was voted in as a board member, which was my wish. Therefore. I write this letter as such. I have also worked the grounds for the past four years, but 1 am currently "on strike" un­ til the following matter is resolved. The reason the cemetery is in the state it's in is because both past and present board members violate the following by-laws of the company: • Section I — Annual meeting to elect trustees to be held on the first Wednesday i January following New Year’s Day. Instead, this meeting was held in March because cer­ tain members chose to fly up and back from wintering in Florida, when it’s convenient for them. The public was not given ample notice of such a meeting in March. The sexton put a white sign in the office window in front of a white curtain. Last fall, when I asked for an open meeting, not only did the sexton put the sign in the dirty window, but he also put a notice in the paper. This is because members wish to pick only certain people to be on the board. • Section 13 — The sexten shall have im­ mediate care of the cemetery . 1 have worked the grounds now for four years and believe that the sexton does pot perform his duties properly. If a person cannot physically or mentally perform his duties, then why is he paid and compensated as such? Also, take notice of the condition of the sexton house. • Section 27 — All graves will be prepared Mark D. Chrlatanaan of Edward D. Jones A Co. by the sexton. I dig the graves by hand without the sexton’s help. Please refer to the last section • Section 31 — (last paragraph) "All per­ sons arc reminded that these grounds are sacredly devoted to the burial of the dead, and that the provisions and penalties of the law will be strictly enforced in all acts of wanton injury. disturbance or disregard of the rules." Also refer to the p#facc in the by-laws. "The Board of Trustees of Riverside Cemetery Company have considered and carefully compared the Rules and Regulations in force in all recognized model cemeteries of the United States, and have adopted the following for the management of the cemetery . Their aim has been to provide to the greatest possible extent for the preferences of lot owners, as well as to secure the stability of improvements, the proper methods of burial, and the respectful observance of the sacredness of the place, and it is believed that no unnecessary restrictions upon individual tastes have been imposed." I ask that all of the board members look into their hearts. Can they honestly say that by­ laws are not being violated? I ask that all lot owners contact Rod Newton (president) or Dave Smith (sexton secretary) abou' violations. I would like to have an open meeting so all the board members can answer this allegation. It is up to lot owners to force the board to do what is right. Please help me to correct this maner. Fee) free to contact me at 945-5124. Patrick Simmet Trustee. Grounds. Maintenance. Riverside Cemetery Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Builaing, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055 District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. principal goes down, as well. Investors are. however, guaranteed to receive at least the original $1,000 principal value at maturity. If inflation decreases, investors would be better off buying conventional bonds. On the ocher hand, if inflation goes up. TIPS would be a better choice. Since predicting inflation is nearly impossible, a diversified Approach is best. Like ocher U.S. government bonds. TIPS are exempt from slate and local taxes The federal government, however, will tax the it! terest payments and any increase in the prut cipal Of course, if TIPS are purchased in I retirement account, where taxes can be defei red. the IRS can’t come calling. - STOCKS The following prices are from th close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the pn vious week. AT&T 367.. 69”/>< Ameritech Anheuser-Busch 437.! Chrysler 34'/» CMS Energy 36"/» 70'h Coca Cola D & N Financial 19 Dow Chemical 89”/,« Exxon 63’/» Family Dollar 28 First Financial Bancorp 41 Ford 4O’/.« General Motors 56s/, Hastings Mfg. 27 IBM 95'/r JCPenney 54”/,e Johnson & Johnson 65s/! Kmart 11”/.! Kellogg Company 90"/,e 48’/i McDonald's 567. Sears Simpson Industries 10'/» 16s/. Southeast Mich. Gas Spartan Motors 8 TCF Financial 50s/a Upjohn 36”/.e Gold 319.85 Silver 4.35 Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 7962.31 + ’/ + 1’ + 1’ + 1”/ + 17 + .1’ + 2’ +7 +’ ■f, ’ + 3'7 + + 2’ —1 + 47 + •/ + 17 —1 —• +• + 2’ + 1'7 -14.3 -.3 + 238.9 Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, belt there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. . The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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A Dvrwn of J-Ad Graptucs Inc 1952N Broadway Hastings Mi <9058-0602 '6161 945-9554 John Jacobs Fradaric Jacobs Joyce Ryan Treawer Vce President Stephan Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young /EM/) Elaine Gilbert Ass-siam Eaton Barbara Gau Jason Can Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Hatei Kathryn Seelye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through c'«day 8 a m to b 30 pm Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Saturday B 30 a m Jack Ortiz, Dewlieg: Kathy KallkawaU, Dawliag: Eric Soya. Haitlegl: Delete Kelley, Hee liege: Baraodtoe VeaS-eHe, Dawliag: "If tobacco u a drag. . clarified ax a drug, then the government should regulate it. like any other drug " "On the news, have interviews with docton who have had cancer pattern andshow graphic picture! on TV." 1 guess raise the price co k enough to discourage them from smoking." "Unfortumely the efforts of regulating advertising has not helped a toe They may need to raise taxes across the coranry and continually inform the public about the ill health effects of it’ T don’t dunk there is anything that is going lo discourage it" They need lo gel ee effective menage me lo yoangerkida- Noon Cmdy O'Neil' Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year m adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Bo« B Hast digs Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 l Dedo Phillip!, Middleville: s; *T +1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 10, 1997 — Page 5 Suicide intervention and prevention services listed for area (Editor's note: the following information was contained in a Reminder feature story­ last year. We are re-running a portion of the feature story.I calls. Dispatchers also have a large list of referral agencies and can direct callers to them. The ccr.tral 911 system can also patch calls from potential suicides directly into the 24-hour crisis line at Cornerstone A look at what type of assistance is available in the area for those in severe emotional distress reveals a diverse array of services, many of them free of charge. For those seeking immediate help, the 24­ Community Mental Health Services, 833 Lake Drive SE. Grand Rapids. 616/336-3909. Cornerstone is a hour crisis line at Bairy County Mental Health, 616-948-8041. can be the Tint place to contact Trained mental health professionals arc available to talk to those in emotional crisis. Fees are charged based on ability lo pay (there are no fees for the cnsis . line). The agency also regularly networks with other agencies and the community and can make referrals to other agencies, such as the Barry County Substance Services, 948-4866. Abuse Those contemplating suicide also can dial 911. Dispatchers at Barry County 911 are • trained in how to respond to such crisis Money available for youth projects The Youth Advisory Council of the Barry . -Community Foundation is taking grant re­ quests. with funds most likely to be awarded to projects dealing with adolescent suicide/dc pressi on and teen pregnancy /parenting and AIDS The YAC has between $2,000 and $5,000 in grant money to award in each of two grant periods, one ending Sept. 15 for projects be­ ginning this coming winter or spring, and ' the other ending Feb. 15 for projects begin­ ning next summer or fall. Grants for winter or spring projects will be awarded this com­ ing December. Those for next summer and fall will be awarded in May of 1998. Grant applications will be reviewed by the . YAC Committee, consisting of teens and . adults working with them. Final approval will be by (he Barry Community Foundadon’s board of trustees. The YAC decided lo give special consider­ ation to projects dealing with adolescent sui, cide/dcpression and teen pregnancy/parenting and AIDS after conducting a survey of young people in the county that asked them lo tar­ gel what they believed to be the most press­ ing needs of youth in the area. The group is looking in particular for grant applications involving peer counseling and programs . dealing with "responsible sexual behavior education." Applications are available from the Barry Community Foundation. Box 81. Hastings. 49058. call 945-0526 24-hour emergency menial health clinic. There is a psychologist or social worker in the building 24 hours a day Gryphon Place, 1104 S. Westncdge. Kalamazoo. (616) 381-4357 offers crisis counseling (including suicide prevention) and community information and referral. The agency also provides consultation and counseling services to community orga­ nizations In Battle Creek, the HOPE Line provides 24-hour crisis intervention. Call toll-free, 1-800-947-8826, or 616-966­ 4141 HOPE Line also acts as an information and referral agency. Those suffering anxiety as the result of employment difficulties can obtain help through a new employment center in Grand Rapids called the Workforce Development Center. 3350 Eagle Park Drive. Grand Rapids. (616) 336-4048. The center is a free service to anyone who needs help finding a job. Area schools have trained social workers and counselors who can provide immediate assistance to students in crisis. Available for students at some local school districts are Peer Assistant Leadership (PAL) programs, where trained student peers lend assistance to students in emotional distress. Veterans in crisis can call Barry County Veterans Trust, 948-4881, to discuss programs they may be eligible for or to "just talk", according to Joyce Weinbrecht, manager of the office. Weinbrecht can help the veterans obtain help for alcoholism and other problems at the Battle Creek Veteran’s Hospital, which has both in-house and outpatient substance abuse and psychiatric treatment, all of it free ' lo veterans. Weinbrecht’s services also are free. Indications from various prevention programs are that good listening skills are critical to helping a person through an emotional crisis. PAL and other programs teach a skill called "active" or "reflective" listening. The goal of active listening is to allow a person to express feelings without being judged. According to Boehmer of the HOPE Line, all the volunteers are trained in active, or empathic, listening. They learn to give "an accurate reflection of what the person is feeling," saying such things as "I hear you saying ....", "Sounds like you feel...", "If I understand you correctly". “So what you're saying is ". and so forth Giving advice can sometimes be harmful lo those in crisis, those doing active lis­ tening say. since it can have the effect of giving the person in cnsis the feeling that they arc nol undcrshxd and their feelings arc not validated Books such as Steven Covey's "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People)" (each active anu empathic lis­ tening. Programs such as Thomapple-Kellogg's annual parenting classes offer instruction in active listening According lo the handtxxik used by instructor Jackie Schmitz, when par­ ents think they arc just "talking" to children, they are often instead "nagging, reminding, criticizing, cajoling threatening, lecturing, questioning, advising, evaluating, probing and ridiculing." Such talk "diminishes, rather than improves, communication." according to the handbook. The handbook is called "STEP — Systematic Training For Effective Parenting." It is available al the TK li­ brary. along with a video that leads parents through the STEP parenting program. Dr. Richard Smith, a specialist in stress management with the Michigan State Police, recommends (hat people feeling stress develop the ability to talk to themselves in a more positive way. promoting positive mental health. This approach, called "cognitive psychology". Smith said, promotes the idea that "people can make their lives better or worse depend­ ing on how they talk to themselves." "Wc create in our minds much of the stress," he said. For instance, he said, some­ one buying a new car and discovering some flaws in il may be very upset about it. An­ other person may buy a new car with flaws in it, and tell himself that "all vehicles have things that have to be taken care of" and be more accepting of the situation. In the former instance, he said, the person who is angry and upset about the car's flaws can create a lol of stress for himse’f, while the second person can reduce stress by taking a more positive attitude. Smith recommends a book by Dr. David Burns, The Feeling Good Handbook, which teaches positive self-talk. Another book offering similar instruction is Shad Helmstetler's "What to Say You Talk to Y'ourself." When A book written in 1944 by Dale Carnegie, "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living," offers an abundance of down-to-earth strategies. Carnegie even has a chapter titled "How to Cure Melan­ choly in Fourteen Days." LETTERS/rom our readers: sTRo%E Can the community save day care? Dear editor: On July I. the employees of Pennock Hospital's Learn ’N' Play child care were in­ formed that, after Sept. 30 the doors will close. This is a sad lime for our community. We have provided wonderful care for the children of this community for 11 years. We are not a babysitting service We provide an age ap­ propriate curriculum for all children, which includes well balanced hot meals from the hospital cafeteria. We also prepare our preschoolers for kindergarten. I am biased, but 1 believe our reputation is above reproach. The parents and employees believe that we arc the best center oriented child care program in the area. We have all enjoyed working with the children. Our infant and toddler rooms have a waiting list. Now our parents must find alter­ nate care for 77 children. We now have only one center oriented day care in the communi­ ty. that 1 know of. - The 15 employees want to stay in day care. This most likely will not happen. The other day care cannot take all of us. So what are we to do? In last week's Banner. Dan Hamilton was quoted as saying that the reason we are clos­ ing is that our director has resigned. The blame should not be put on any one person. This comment is unfair and very uncharitable. There are many people who have the same or even more education than Sherilyn who could be hired if the board cared enough to inter­ view them and hire someone. Sherilyn has been a wonderful director and has done a lot for this center. Her profes- sxmalism has inspired us all. I'm sure other qualified people could do the same. 1 am sorry that in the past some people in this community have not been supportive of our efforts. We have more and more working mothers today, and yet we are closing? The hospital tells us that there are many reasons for closing. One important reason is that we need a facility in the city in good repair. The bottom line, of course, is money. Is this community going to let this happen or will the concern be great enough to prevent the displacement of 77 children? Many parents are worried because they have no other place to take their children. Are we real­ ly an uncaring community? Wc have several companies in the area that have working mothers and 1 have been told Out some of these companies help their employees with day care costs. They have learned that when the children are cared for. they have better and more productive workers. Can we possibly pull together as a caring community and save the day care? The children are the future of Hastings. Deanna Taylor Hastings Next time you joke about high blood pressure... Laugh these off! MORTGAGE SALE — Default has bssn mod. in the conditions of a mortgage mod. by Steven Gerald Bott, a morriad man and Robin Botl. his wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor(s). to First Federal of Michigan Mortgagee dated th. • Oth day of Moy. A.D.. 1993. and rstordsd in th. office of the Register of Dssdi for th. County of Barry and Stat, of Michigan, on th. 27th day of Moy, A.D., 1993, in Lib«r 573 of Borry County Records. on page 9. which said mortgog. was thereafter. by mesne assignment* assigned to Notionsbanc Mortgage Corporation by assignment recorded in th. offic. of th. Register of Deeds for th. County of Borry and Stat, of Michigan, in Liber Public Services, 102 South Broadway, Hastings. MI 49058 It’s Our Business To Build New Business SYNOPSIS OftANMVILLE TOWNSNIP w.<e to t*rr *nd jn .nuluatife arc a“yaat>if wav to* you!: Boord member* oil present equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any par: thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that on Thurs­ day. the 7th day of August, A.D. 1997. ot 11:00 o'clock a.m. said mortgage will be foreclosed by o Char Bain, 945-2729 (710) CAM NO. V1447 . CAM NO. V-17-07 LOCATION: At 11042 E. Shor. Dr on the West side off of Sprogue Rood in Sec. 7. Borry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting o vorionc. lo reploce o nonconforming us. (ie.. on enclosed porch) that is closer to the front lot line than altowed in the RL-2 pay th« amount duo. a* of or ot a id on Mid mor- LOCATION: At 11144 E Shor* Dr. on tho West tide Hall percent (7.50%) per annum ond all legal costs, charges and expense*, including the at­ torney fee* allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises ore described a* follows: The land situated in the Township of Rutland in the County of Borry and Stole of Michigan ond describBEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SEC TION 5 TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST THENCE NORTH B8 DEGREES 31'42“ WEST ALONG THE SOUTH line OF SAID SECTION 615 00 FEET THENCE NORTH 447 38 FEET TO THE SOUTH BANK OF A CREEK; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 26'17" EAST ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID CREEK. 119.81 FEET TO THE SHORE OF HATHAWAY LAKE; THENCE ALONG AN IN­ TERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID LAKE NORTH 80 DEGREES 59 31 EAST 83.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 54 41' EAST 139.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 13'16" EAST 125.67 FEET. THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 5600' EAST 154.78 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 5 AND THE END OF SAID TRAVERSE LINE THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE 543 6 1 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH LANQS LYING BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF SAID CREEK AND LAKI. EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST COR­ NER OF SECTION 5 TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 31 42" WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 200.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 521.07 FEET TO THE SHORE Of HATHAWAY LAKE THENCE AIONG AN IN TERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID LAKE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 1316 EAST 46.36 FEET; THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 56W EAST 154.78 FEET TO SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 5 AND THE END OF SAID TRAVERSE LINE THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE. 543.8) FEET TO THE PLACE OF BFGINN ING INCLUDING LANDS LYING BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF HATHAWAY LAKE. EXCEPT THE WEST 215 FEET THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date or such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted July 3. 1997 Notionsbonc Mortgage Corp Attorney for Mortgogees Albert L. Holtz. P C. 1740 S Telegroph Rd. St. 300 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48302-0183 (810)335-5000 (7/24) PURPOSE. Requesting o vorionco to odd 2 docks to o nonconforming house that is closer to the lot lines than allowed in the RL-2 zone. CAM NO. V-1B-D7 LOCATION: At 517 Boy Dr . on tho North side off Eagle Point Rd. in Sec. 4. Woodlond Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a vorionco to Build a homo CAM NO. V-30-97 • LOCATION: At 81 Mill Lake oH at Jones Rood. In Sec. 21. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to add on to a than allowed In tho RL-1 sone. CAM NO. V-21-97 - off of Woodlond Rood in Sec. 3. Woodlond Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting o variance to go closer to PULCE: Community Room in the Courts 1 Low Building ot 220 West Couri Street. Hostings. Michi gon Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper tort the Plonnlng Office The vorionc. applications or. available for public inspection at the Borry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. Stat. St.. Hastings. Michigan during p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll tho Plann­ ing Offic. of 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provid. nscsiwry aux­ iliary old* and service*. such as signer* tor the hearing impaired and audio tope* of printed materials being considered al the mooting. to In­ dividuals with disabilities at th. meeting/hoorlng upon ton (10) days nofic. to the County of Borry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary by writing or colling the following. Michoel Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. Slot. Street. Hostings Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Nancy L. Boersmo (7-10) DENTAL HYGIENIST WANTED New Home/Addition • Roofing * Siding ’Decks Door & Window Replacements • Pole Barn/Garagcs Chimney Rcpair/lnstallation For o new high-tech office. Great staff and fun patients. Sterilization assistant cleans and stocks your treatment room. Part-time and great pay for the right person. Ad#538 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (616) 629-9025 Insured DIETARY ASSISTANT Part-Time Dietary Assistant position at our 138 bed county medical care facility. Includes various shifts and some week­ ends. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits. Wages start at S6.61 per hour, or greater based on experience. No experience necessary, will train. Apply in person Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. No phone calls please. Cemetery discussions Darlene Harper Clerk Attested to by John Gates Supervisor LOCATION At 1004 Valeni.ne Dr off Cogswell Rood in Sec. 19, Castleton Township. PURPOSE: Requesting a vorionc. to xsd a detach­ ed garage doser to th. rood than allowed that is larger than 1024 sq. ft. and higher than 16 feet in Michigan.of tho premisa* doscribod in Mid mor- ^ornapplc & aManor' -fg Petitions CAM NO. V-lA-r7 . LOCATION: At 6325 Formosa Rood botweon Hex Specialize In Design and Installation of: Licensed Zoning Boord of Appools will conduct o public principal and interest. the sum al Seventy Four Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Two and 55 100 Dollars ($74,722.55). PUBLIC NOTICE tem has recently been extended and is now able to serve residential plat known as North Ridge Estates No. 2. Additional information regarding this utility ••COMKCTED HOTKt” HOTKt TO THE RESIDENTS OE BARRY COUNTY: FOMCLOSURE NOTICE (AN Counties) National Kidney Foundation The City of Hastings municipal sanitary sewer sys­ contemplating suicide to "keep trying (to pull out of it)." “If a person continues to try. at least he has a chance." Smith said. "With suicide there’s no more chances ” LEGAL NOTICES: Uncontrolled high blood pressure may lead to ail of the above. 50 mtliion Americans have high blood pressure and half don’t even know it. Get your blood pressure checked regularly and call for more information. may be obtained by contacting the Director of LEGAL NOTICE Smith says there arc also large numbers of support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, which offer suicidal persons "a very powerful motivator for change." Smith advises those who are 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. CITY OR HASTINGS ANNOUNCIMINT OF PART-TIMI CASHIIR/CURK POSITION AVAILABLE This position serves as Cashier. Counter Clerk (Receptionist), and Secretary for the City ot Hastings Ctefk/Treasurer/Finance Depart ment Dubes include receiving and recording cash receipts, waiting on customers, answering telephone cafts. sorting and dekvenng marl, and secretarial support to Deputy City Clerk and City OerkTreasurer.Fmnca Director This position requires knowledge of modem office practices and procedures, bookkeeping, data processing and dealing with gen­ eral public and tellow employees High school education and two years experience in performing secretarial and cashier work of a progressively responsible and dif­ ficult nature is required The starting wage for this position is $7.25 per hour tor twenty­ seven and one-haff hours per week Application and a full job description are available upon request a: Hastings City Hail 102 S Broadway. Hastings Michigan 49056 Submit application andor resume to the Office of the City CtefkTreasurer.Fviance Director 102 S Broadway Hastings Michigan 49058 Applications win be accepted until 11 30 am. Thursday. July 31. 1997 The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color rekgion. sex. national origin, age or disability �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 10. 1997 Charlotte E. Davis HASTINGS - Charlotte E. Davis, age 88. of Hastings, passed away Thursday, July 3, 1997 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mrs. Davis was bom on August 2, 1908 in Ionia, the daughter of Roy and Emma (Decker) Longwell. She attended Ionia schools. She married Charles M. Davis, Sr. on May 25. 1929 Mrs. Davis was matron of the Juvenile Home in Hastings for seventeen years until her retirement in 1970. She enjoyed baking, cooking and making afghans for those she loved. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband. Charles on May 10. 1991; her parents; three brothers; three sisters; a daught­ er. Mary Ann Wiese and a son-in-law, Robert F. Wiese. She is survived by two sons, Charles M. (Joann) Davis of East Leroy and Robert W. (Sandra) Davis of Hastings; one daughter, Charlene A. (Gerald) Gonyou of Owosso; four­ teen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchil­ dren and a very special niece, Jeannie Brown. A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m on Friday, July 11, 1997 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings Reverend Larry E. Hubley officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Marshall E. Green NASHVILLE - Marshall E. Green, age 79, of Nashville, passed away Tuesday, July I, 1997 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Green was bom on September 27, 1917 in Maple Grove Township, the son of Ells­ worth and Beulah (Marshall) Green. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1936. He married Helen J. Will on September 25, 1939. Mr. Green worked for the E.W Bliss Company for 34 years and retired in 1980. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Green was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter. He is survived by his wife, Helen J. Green of Nashville; two daughters, Judy (Bernard) Deyarmond of Bath and Sandra (Joe) Bailey from Sterling Heights; one son, Marshall B. (Nancy) Green of John's Island, South Caroli­ na; eight grandchildren, Scott, Michelle Deyarmond, Sharon, Greg Metzgar, Shacn, Frances Rasey, Chen and Anthony Ran; three step grandsons, five great grandchildren; one brother. Jack (Susanne) Green of Hastings; two nephews and one niece Funeral services were held Saturday, July 5, 1997 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend John Huntly officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Hastings or Barry Coummunity Hospice. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way. Randall Haronan. Pastor at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M V South at M 79 1 jrry Huhlr>. PaMor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hour* Wed Thur* 9am lo 12 ruxxi Kathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning 9 30 a m Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Wor Uup. 6 00 p m Evening Service Wednevday 6 45 p m Wamorv (grades K-bthl Y<xith Eellouship 6 45 p m to 8 30 p tn (grade* 7thl2thl Thursday 7 00 pm Prayer Meeting HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABOtNACLE. 502 E Grand St Hatting*. Pastor David Burgett 948 8890 or 948 2667 Sunday Schixtl 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship Ham. Sunday Evening Sen ice 6 p m . Thursday Bible Study 7pm If interested in a free Home Bible Study. please call for more detail* HASTINGSFREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer Sure Rd and Boltwood St . Rev Daniel Grayhili. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Auociate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday — 9 45 I tn Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 00 p m Teens. 6 00 p.m Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults "Kids Alive” for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day - 9 00 a m Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 00 a m Youth Adult Bi ble Study. 6 30 p m Kid’s Quizz ing. 7 00 p m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. IMS N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Or' Litchfield Phone 367-1061 or Darlene PkUrd. 945 5974 Wor ship Services Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. II (Dim . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SC HOOL. 9 45 a m fix all ages 4-H. Mondays 6 30 to 8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday . 5 00 pm Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a m . freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the *armth of Christ * Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastin'* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a tn Bible Classes ■ for all ages. 10 40 a m - Morning Worship Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing Your Faith. 5 30 pm Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message” 945-9224. 6 30 p m - Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses M (1) a m and 11 00 a m . Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 pm PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship. Sunday. 10 a m. and 6 p.m.. Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. lo 6 pm. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring Wheek-hair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Truwbndge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minuter of Music Morning Worship 9:45 and 11:00 a m.. Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults. Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday First Mon­ day of the Month Mom’s Time Out Wednesday Sr. High Youth. Jr Htgh Youth, and Awana at 6:30 p.m Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 pm Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women * Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits. NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Monun, Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery . children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Sunday Mass 9 30 am The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 r>..>k Rd Hastings. Michigan Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00pm Servucs for Adu'.ts. Teen* am Children ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting al 502 E Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 praver book used al all services For riore infix mation call 948-9327 or Rev Davu T Hustwick. vicar al 948 2101 Si Andrew * i* a pan of the Indepen deni Anglican Church Canada Synod THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrev A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9:00 am and 10:45 a.m Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p m also Nursery available for all service* Bring the whole family PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Riad. Dowling. Ml 49050 616)758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9: 30 a.m.. Sunday School 11:00 a m . Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6: 00 p m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7'00 p m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School al 10 . 00 a m ; Wor ship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service at b 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor­ ship II a.m . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home Free Bible Cor respondence Course GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North Si . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. July 6 - 800 and 10:00 Holy Communion Thursday. July 36 — 8 00 AA Saturday. July 5 — 10 30-Noon Acolyte Prep . 8 00 NA Monday. July 7 - 3:30-5:00 Ycolyie Prep . 7 00 Brother* of Grace Tuesday. July 8 — 10: 3O-noon Acolyte Prep., 6:30 softball. 7:00 Steph Supp./Super.; 7:30 Overeaten Anon HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ctxner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapen. Organist and Director of Music and Christian Education Church phone <616)945 9574 Bar ncr free building with elevator to all floor* Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM AM 1220 at 10 3 0 am SUMMER SCHEDULE (June I thru August 31) Worship 9 30 a m w ith child care fur infants A toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church fix ages 5 thru 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m JULY 18 thru 28 U M Men Paper Dnve on K mart parking lot (newspaper*, paper board, office paper. NON-slick H»?k mad. telephone directories, pa^cr bags) AUGUST 4 thru 8 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 6:30 to 8 30 p m for pre-school thru 6th grade HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Kdler. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark Preschool Becky Dealer. Program /Youth Director Thursday. June 2b— 9 00 a.m SonRise Balloon Adventure continue*' 6 30 p m Softball game I si Presbyterian vs Hastings Baptist al Cornerstone Field 42. 7 00 p m Organizational meeting of the Search Committee Sunday. June 29 — Presbyterian Heritage Sun­ day/New Members received at 9 30 Service. 9 30 and 11 00 a m . Sun day morning Worship Service* The 9 30 service is broadcast over WBCH AM and FM. nursery is provided during both service*. 10 30 a m Coffee Hour in the Din­ ing Room. 4 ID p m Ordination Service for John Huntley followed by reception in Leason Sharpe Hall Tuesday. July I - 6 30p m . soft­ ball game 1*1 Presbyterian vs Church of the Nazarene at Cheney Field Wednesday. July 2 — 6.00 p m Circle 45 Potluck al Jeanne Fl< xia's Ena Mae Tweedy Rex H. Casey HASTINGS - Mr Rex H. Casey, age 74. of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Casey was born on September 14,1922 in Manton, the son of Spelman and Goldie (Mott) Casey. He came to the Hastings area in 1925 and attended the Hinds School and graduated in 1940 from Hastings High School and went on to attend Michigan State University. He was married to Veta I. Rice on February 12, 1944 at home in Hastings. Mr. Casey worked as a self-employed farmer all of his life and worked at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction for many years. He was a well-known area horseman. Horses, mules and ponies were his passion and he most enjoyed the “trading" activity and the resulting personal relationships developed through the years. He was a member of Barry County Farm Bureau, long time 4-H, F.F.A. and Michigan High School Rodeo Association supporter and was a former member of the Barry County Fair Board. Mr. Casey was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert S. Casey on June 20, 1997. Mr. Casey is survived by his wife, Veta; one daughter, Gloria (Jack) Pennington of Hast­ ings; three sons, Gordon (Carol) Casey, Leon (Susan) Casey and Loren Casey all of Hastings; six grandsons, three granddaughters; one great­ grandson; and special friend of the family, Jerry Hurless of Hastings. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 7,1997 at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Reverend Gary Newton officiated. Interment took place at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Special Olympics. I Gregg A. Sharp I MULLIKEN - Gregg A. Sharp, 23, of Mulli­ ken passed away Tuesday, July 1, 1997 as a result of an accident in Windsor Township. He was born on January 27,1974, the son of Jerry and Verle Sharp. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1992. He was employed by C A N Supply Co Mr. Sharp is survived by his parents, Jerry and Verle Sharp of Mulliken; one brother, Brian (Cammy) Sharp of Mulliken; grandpa­ rents, Allen Sharp of Mulliken, Ernest and Im* Vosburg of Ada; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, July 7, 1997 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home in Mulliken with Pastor Don Woolum officiating. Burial took place at Meadowbrook Cemetery. I Ruby C. Randall| HASTINGS - Ruby C. Randall, age 93, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, July 6,1997, at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Randall was bom August 10, 1903 in Innia, the danghter of Edward and Emma (Stevens) Shattuck. She was raised in the Ionia area and attended schools there. She was married to Asa H. Randall in November 1922. She moved to the Hastings area in 1927 where she lived 19 years before living in Battle Creek, in California and Missouri before returing to Hastings in 1989. Mrs. Randrll was preceded in death by her husband, Asa in July 1986; four daughters, Edna Hanson, Margaret Beckwith, Pearl Pennington and Ruth Shriver, two sisters, Leona Halsted and Edna Dunn; three brothers, Frank, John and Oren Shattuck; one grand­ daughter and one great granddaughter. She is survived by one daughter, Alice Gordon of Oregon; two sons, Carl and Asa Randall n, both of Hastings; several grandchil­ dren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, July 8, 1997 at Hastings Township Cemetery. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Eugene (Bud) R. Guernsey, Sr. HASTINGS - Eugene (Bud) R. Guernsey, Sr., of Hastings, passed away on Monday even­ ing, July 7, 1997 at his borne in Hastings. Mr. Guernsey was born on May 28, 1921 in Ionia County, the son of Ambrose and Iva (Peacock) Guernsey. He attended school in Ionia County and Freeport, graduating from Freeport High School in 1939. He joined the United States Army in October 1942 and served overseas in the Signal Corp. He was discharged in March 1946. Mr. Guernsey married Patricia A. Tyler on July 27, 1946. They celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last July. He was a Machinist at E.W. Bliss Company proior to entering the Armed Forces and returned to that position after his discharge. He retired in 1981 after forty-two years of employment Mr. Guernsey was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harland G. Guernsey. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; two sons, Eugene R. (Connie) Guernsey, Jr. and Tyler J. (Beverly) Guernsey, both of Hastings; a daughter, Sandra K. Guernsey of Columbus, Ohio; three brothers, Lewis (Rose) Guernsey, Martin Guernsey, both of Hastings and Wilson Guernsey of Chillicothe, Missouri; a sister, Lauretta (John) Balyeat of Hastings; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10,1997 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Bufford W. Coe will be officiating. Private burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Willonore E. Huver GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs. Ena Mae Tweedy, 94, of Clark Retirement Community, formerly of Freeport, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday. July 2, 1997. Mrs. Tweedy was born on December 3,1902 m Casnovia, the daughter of John Hoyt and Lyonia Agnes (Wooden) Vincent. She graduated from high school and attended business school for two years. She was married to Ralph M. Tweedy on May 30, 1936. Mrs. Tweedy was preceded in death by her husband. Reverend M. Ralph Tweedy She is survived by her son, Albert V. (Mara­ lyn) Tweedy of Gainesville, Florida; two grandchildren. Laura Tweedy and Mark Tweedy; one brother. Reverend Paul (Wanda) Vincent of Discovery Bay, California; and one niece, Ena Mae Symonds of Nashville. Graveside services were held on Saturday, July 5. 1997 at the Freeport Cemetery with Reverend Lee F. Zachman officiating. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. [________ deva Louise Stanlake HASTINGS - Lleva Louise Stanlake, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, June 26, 1997 at Tendercare in Hastings. A memorial graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday July 12, 1997 at Hast­ ings Riverside Cemetery with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. James R. Rjork ? HICKORY CORNERS - James R. Bjork, age 66, of Hickory Comers, passed away Friday. July 4. 1997 at his residence. Mr. Bjork was born March 2,1931 in Grand Rapids, the son of Joseph and Dorothy (Fisk) Bjork. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War as a Staff Sargeant Mr. Bjork is survived by a daughter, Karen Ruyers and two brothers, Vem Bjork of Lake Odessa and Richard Bjork of Clarksville. There will be no funeral services. Interment took place in Rosedale Cemetery. Grand Rapids Arrangements were made by Koops Fuirral Home, Lake Odessa. | HASTINGS - Willonore E. Huver, age 82, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 1997 at Kountry Komfon Adult Foster Care in Hastings. Mrs. Huver was bom on December 6. 1914 in Baltimore Township in Barry County, the daughter of William and Maude (Gray) Willins. She was raised in the Hastings area and graduated from Hastings High School. She married Leo Hammond in 1934 and he passed away in 1950. She married Lloyd Huver in 1955 and he passed away in 1968. Mrs. Huver was employed at Pennock Hospital cashier's office for over 20 years before her retirement. She had previously worked for the Hastings City Bank for a few years. She was a member of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church and a long time volunteer at the former Hastings Provincial House. Mn. Huver was preceded in death by her husbands; her parents; one son, William Clark Hammond in 1950; one brother, William Willius and a sister, Lucille Welker. She is survived by a son, Richard (Sally) Hammond of Galesburg; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Baird of East Lansing and Maurene (Lee) Hamp of Hastings; a sister-in-law, Elda WiHitts of Sonoma, California and Coleen Hammond of Grand Rapids; special friends al Kountry Komfort of Hastings and several nieces and nephews. A “Vigil" service was held on Thursday, July 3,1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial took place at Hastings Ml Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Masses, American Cancer Society or Donor's Choice. MarvinJ. Hall, Sr. MONROE - Marvin J. Hall, Sr., age 58, of Monroe, passed away Monday. June 30,1997 at Si. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo. Ohio after battling cancer for the last year. Mr. Hall was born November 16, 1938 in Hastings, the son of Darrel W. and Beatrice H. (DeMoa) Hall. He married Judith S. Doede. He later married Mary C. (Gesell) on May 13, 1982 at Sl Paul United Methodist Church. Mr. Ha 11 served on the Jefferson Schools Board of Education for 15 years before moving on to the ISD board in 1992 where he was a trustee. His current term was to hive expired in 1999. Gerald R. Wing, superintendent of the ISD, said Mr. Hall was dedicated to edcucaticn as well as the board. “He was an excellent board member.” Mr. Wing said. “He was very dependable, very conscientious and dedicated to all the students of Monroe County. I couldn’t say enough about Marvin Hall. We’re very saddened by his loss. We’re going to miss him very much.” Mr. Hall began his board tenures with Jeffer­ son in 1976. During that time, he also was presidenL secretary and treasurer of the adult boos­ ters at Jefferson High School. Friends recall bow Mr. Hall was always at sporting events and was always available and ready to volunteer his time. “He is one of the finest people you will ever meet,” said James Ramey, a current Jefferson board member who had served with Mr. Hall and has been a friend for 20 years "Marv was al ways there when you needed somebody. If you needed a volunteer, he was there," he said "You’re not going to find a finer person than Marv Hall.” Mr. Ramey said Mr. Hall worked Bingo, never missed a Jefferson wrestling match and rarely missed a football game. While with the boosters, Mr. Hall often would help with break­ fast at events and never complained about being involved with too many projects. Mr. Hall was an avid bowler and was the secretary/treasurer for the Sportsman’s League, played softball with St Paul United Methodist Church and was chairman of the Les Detriech Memorial Scholarship Fund. He also was a past member of the Moose Lodge 884, Monroe. He was employed for 39 years at Sears Roebuck & Co. In addition to his other many memberships and activities, Mr. Hall was a member of the E. Raisinville Frenchtown United Methodist Church where he was chair­ man of the administrative council and chair­ man of the pastor-parish relations committee. He was a 1957 graduate of Lansing Section High School and attended Jackson Community Junior College. In additon to his wife and parents of Hast­ ings, he is survived by one son, Marvin J. (Jim) Hall, Jr. of Clearwater, Florida; three daught­ ers, Mrs. Thomas (Kimberly) Stoddard of Monroe, Mn. Rick (Kelly Jo) McCoy of Leon, West Virginia and Mrs. Karl (Karen S.) Lamp­ son of Monroe; four stepdaughters, Vicky Kehres, Tammy Sonnichsen, Caroline Sonnichsen and Inga Sonnichsen, all of Monroe; two brothers, Darrell of Lansing and Willard of Kalamazoo and twelve grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 1997 at Rupp Funeral Home. Reverend Rob Richards of E. Raisinvil­ le Frenchtown United Methodist Church will officiate with Jon Rhoades, former Jefferson Schools superintendent, providing the eulogy. Burial will take place at Roselawn Cemetery, LaSalle. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe County ISD or Jefferson Schools. HILLSDALE - Mrs. Vida E. Blood, age 94, of Hillsdale and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 1997 at Hillsdale Community Health Center. Mn. Blood was bom on November 5,1902 in Hastings, the daughter of Wilfaid M. and Lula (Rayner) Cole She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools graduating in 1921 from Hastings High School. She attended Barry County Normal, she then taught in the Cheney and Hosmer country schools in Barry County before entering Western Michigan University (then Western Slate Normal) where she completed work receiving her life teaching certificate. She was married to Sherley C. Blood on March 29,1928 and he preceded her in death in August of 1963. Mrs. Blood spent all of her life in the Hast­ ings area except the last five years. She taught third grade in Battle Creek al the Post Elemen­ tary School until her marriage. Her married life was spent on the Blood family farm on Charl­ ton Park Road in Carlton Township of Barry County. During World War JI she taught fifth grade and seventh grade at the Woodland School in Woodland. She moved into Hastings about 1966. Mrs. Blood was a life-long member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings whure she served as in Elder, she was active in Presbyterian Women and a member of Circle 14 and was always a contributing community leader, she was Treasurer of the Barnum School District before it was consolidated into the Woodland School District She and her husband were members of the Farm Bureau Discussion Group in the state of Michigan; she served as Discussion leader of the group; she was a member of the Neighborhood Extension Group where she also frequently presented the lessons; was a member of the Hastings Pennock Hospital Guild where she put in many hours of vol unteen ng; she was a member of (he Barry County Histoneal Society. She enjoyed writing and was especially fond of writing short three-line poems in the Oriental Haiku form, several of these were published and in 1944 she received an award of “Poetic Excel­ lence" for an entry in the Sparrowgrass Poetry Forum entitled "Winter Marvels". Mrs. Blood is survived by one daughter, Ardath (James) McCall of Hillsdale; one son, David (Ivadane) Blood of State College, Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren: Wesley Blood of Toledo, Ohio, Sherley Blood of Cali­ fornia, Janel and Marla Blood both of Massa­ chusetts, Darel Blood of Holland, Carolyn Minting of Spring Lake, Gregory McCall of Hilliard, Ohio and Arthur McCall of Hillsdale and seven great-grandchildren. Private family graveside committal services were held at Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township. A Memorial service will be held at the Hast­ ings First Presbyterian Church and will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, Hastings Public Library or Barry Community Foundation. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 10. 1997 — Page 7 Woodland News... Social News by Catherine Lucas Wc had six kids at lhe Saturday Matinee and story time at the library last week. They were Caroline and Brooke Armbruster and Beth. Michelle. Susie and Valene Winebrenner. They watched "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" and checked out books to read dur­ ing the week The library was busy all week, even though lots of things were going on every­ where else, and many people were away for the holiday week. Backes to celebrate 25th anniversary Harn and Bcny Backe will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary . They couple lived in the area all of their lives. Both worked and retired from Viking. An open house is hosted by Thelma and Kristy Clark at the Burch residence al 401 N. Michigan tn Hastings on Saturday. July 12. from I to 5 p.m. No gifts requested : Harris-Curcuro • to be wed July 26 Renee M. Harris of Delton and Larry W Curcuro of Shelbyville will exchange wed­ ding vows on July 26. 1997. The future bride is a graduate of Hope Col­ lege and is currently attending Western Michigan University. Both are employed by Barry County Community Mental Health. They are planning lo be married at the Orangvillc Baptist Church. Giver-Jackson plan Oct. 4 wedding The parents of Jennifer Giver are pleased to announce the engagement of Jennifer Ann Giver and Richard Lee Jackson Jr., both of Portage. She is the daughter of Aliene Ernst of Delton and Micheal Giver of Kalamazoo. He is the son of Sandra Crane and Richard Jackson Sr., both of Arizona An October 4th wedding is planned. A graduate of Western Michigan Universi­ ty. the future bnde is a technical sales representative for Sterson Limited specializ­ ing in pulp and paper manufacturing. The prospective bridegroom currently works ground operations at Federal Express and is pursuing a commercial aviation career. Bud Charles Horrocks. Delton and Debra Ellen Taylor. Delton. Jeffrey David Hay. Nashville and Ronnie Sue Wilson. Nashville. Kenneth Marvin Howard. Plainwell and Rua Ann LeVey, Plainwell. Benjamin Patrick Meehan. Middleville and Keely Lynn Williams. Wayland Paul Harold Dykstra. Freeport and Kelli Jo Eichenauer. Freeport. Gary Lynn Lapphear. Delton and Jennifer Kathleen Darling, Delton Donald Lee Crumback. Nashville and Michelle Lynn VerBerg. Nashville. Michael David Robinson. Freeport and Jeannine Jat Andres. Freeport. . Drakes to observe 25th anniversary Chuck and Judy Drake will celebrate their 25lh anniversary on July 14. 1997. They were married at St. Cyril Catholic Church. They have four children and seven grandchildren They will be celebrating with their family. Those who wish may send cards to their home. 719 E. Madison St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 LEGAL NOTICE STATI OF RNCMMAN PNOBATt COUNT COUNTY OF BANNY PUBLICATION NOTICE DecaOaat'a Estate New books at the library include a com­ plete set of •'The Borrowers." five volumes of these children's books written by Mary Norton in lhe early 1950s. She is the same woman who wrote "Bedknobs and Broom­ sticks." Tom Clancy's new "Into the Storm" came in. was carded and went out the same day. It came in combination with a non-fiction book by Sebastian Junger called 'The Perfect Storm." which is a true story of men against the sea Barbara Delinsky's new novel. “A Wom­ an's Place" was purchased in large print last week. Late in June, Doris Niethamer had a dinner party to celebrate Tom's birthday, Harold and Nel Stannards* wedding anniversary and Dar­ lene's safe return from California. Chad Beard. Mark. Sarah and Blake and Dave and Darlene Niethamer and Harold and Nell Stannard with Doris and Tom made up the party. Dave and Darlene and Bill and Cindy Bosworth met Darlene's sister, Michelle, and her husband. Mike Spence, from Richmond. Va.. at Parksburg. W. Va.. for the Fourth of July weekend. The three couples went to a craft show and were surprised to find Melvin Townsend, the son of Ralph and Mildred Townsend of Woodland, exhibiting his work. He was also surprised to see them at that place. The annual gathering of the family of Ford and Orpha Enz at the pond on the property of Ron and Noreen Enz over the fourth of July weekend was an even bigger than usual event this year. Every time I drove by the property was full of parked cars and lots of people were in view. All of Orpha's children and all of her grandchildren and families were there for the weekend except two grandsons who had gone fishing in Manitoba. Canada. Ftl« No 97-22153-SE E*tat* ot BELLf HATHAWAY, o/k/o EMMA BELLE HATHAWAY DECEASED Social Security No 370-16-8618. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in tho estate may bo barred or of loctod by this hearing. NOTICE; A hearing will twJpId on July X 1997 at 9:X a.m. In tho probat* courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Show (P20X4) on th* petition of Marvin Smith requesting Marvin Smith be appointed personal representative of th* estate of Selle Hathaway, a/k/a Emma Boll* Hathaway who lived at 4075 Wall Lok* Rood. Hosting* Michigan and who died May 28. 1997. and requesting also th* will of th* deceased dated December 12. 1999 and codicil dated January 26. 1990 be admitted to probate. It also is requested that th* beks at low of said detected be Creditor* of the detected ar* notified that all tlaimt ogointt th* estate will be forever barred unlees presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and th* (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dot* of publication of this notice. Notice it further given that th* estate will then be assign­ ed lo entitled person* appearing of record July 7. 1997 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE < YOUNGSMA 607 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49056 (616) 945-3495 MARVIN SMITH By: Richard J. Hudson 2492 Wall lake Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 (7-10) AJVYV ^SEATIN FlS LIMITED, ► ONLY 15 SEATS LEFT The Saturday potluck, which was for ex­ tended family drew 60 people including Or­ pha's brother and sister and their families. The family held their own Sunday morn­ ing worship service and Jack Ludwig. Or­ pha’s son-in-law from Illinois directed the service and had the children in the family do a little play and sing. Earlier in lhe summer Orpha Enz had a visit from her former Finnish exchange stu­ dent. The girl had spent time with them when Jan was still in high school. Kaisu now teaches in Sweden and she brought her daughter with her on this visit. Pal Fisher had all of her family at the lake over lhe Fourth of July weekend. Some stayed over the nights and some who live nearby went home to sleep, but spent days with the family at Jordan Lake. Pat said all of the steaks she had bought ahead of time were grilled and eaten during the weekend I went lo the Ladies’ Day program at the Lake Odessa Fair Sunday afternoon and heard the program about flower arranging and land­ scaping by Ed Domke, who is an agriscience teacher at Hastings High School and owns a landscaping design, installation and mainte­ nance company. My son. John Lucas, spent most of last week at home with me. He look that week off from work as Tuesday was Canada Day and a holiday anyway. He was surprised that the United States and Michigan news media, television and newspapers, made such a big thing about Prince Charles being in Hong Kong and said absolutely nothing about Queen Elizabeth II being right next door in Ontario for Canada Day. He said on his way home, traveling the highway between Toronto and London. On­ tario. he met abut 30 motorcycle riders in uniforms coming toward Toronto and clos­ ing off all the approach ramps from the op­ posite direction. These were followed by about 30 limousines with a special white and gold one in the middle, which he as­ sumed held the queen herself. He said he waved enthusiastically at that car but doubted she saw him through the darkened windows. After the parade of limousines another 30 or so motorcycles followed and the whole cav­ alcade kept traveling on toward Toronto as he came on home. HORTON’S NOTEBOOK “On-Line” Personal and Journalistic Essays By Steve Horton — Published Monthly — www.hortonnotebook.com FaiJv.ie Neat time you johe about high blood pressure Laugh these off! UrxxntnAed hCT ouod press_-e ma, lead to a# of e* atxxe 50 Amencara ha* bood crtsxxe and narf don’t even < Get jcm Wood pressure checked "etcaA tor more ntormaocr National Kidney Foundation • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 8,1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. MEDICAID AND LONG­ TERM CARE PLANNING PRESENTED BY ROBERT LONGSTREET OF SIEGEL, HUDSON, GEE AND YOUNGSMA, LLP Five generations of the Sarver family Seated: Great-Great-Grandma Clara Edwards holding Great-Great-Grand­ daughter Morgan Sarver. In back, from left, Great-Grandfather Charles Powers. Grandma Linda Sarver. Daddy Chad Sarver. — NOTICE — The Hastings City Police Department will be accepting sealed bids on the following vehicles: • 1995 Ford Crown Victoria • V-8 engine. 4 door, 75,750 miles, power locks, power windows, air conditioning, rear defog Vehicle can be seen at Hastings City Hall 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml. Bids should be submitted at the Police Dept, between 8 a m. - 4 p.m. Bids will be accepted thru July 18, 4 p.m. Vehicle will be sold “As Is Condition". The City of Hastings reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. TUESDAY, JULY 22, 1997 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. COUNTY SEAT 128 SOUTH JEFFERSON, HASTINGS REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED | RSVP BY JULY 18 AT (616) 945-2401 EXT. 124 This FREE Seminar Sponsored By... Hastings. City Hank MEMBER FDIC �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 10. 1997 has a geranium in his cranium. The gifts to your grandchildren are just that - gifts. If he should many and have children. I'm sure you would do the same for them. Methinks the sibling rivalry thing is rearing its ugly head. The message from me to him is "Grow up. sonny." LEGAL NOTICES: FOMCLOMMK NOTICE (Al Cr—Obr) FOMCLOWM NOTICK (Al CewHSes) MORTGAGE SALE - Delouh bov.nB been mod. in the term* ond condition* of o certoin mortgog* mod* by Howord Shattuck ond Deni** Shattuck hutbond ond wife, of Township of Hope. Borry County. Michigan. Mortgagor*. to Woodbom* AAor­ tgoge Corporation a Michigan Corporation Mor tgogee dated th* 77th day of October A D IW ond recorded in the office of th* Register of Deed*, for the County of Borry and Stat* of Michigan, on th* 30th day of October A.D 1989. in Liber 490 ol Borry County Record* on page 464 ond re­ recorded November 22 1989 in Liber 491 Rage 540. Borry County Record* and assigned to First Nationwide AAor tgoge Corporation by mesne assignment dated Moy IB. I99S ond recorded on July 31. 1995 in tho office of Register of Deed*m L'ber 636 for »oid County of Borry County Record* on page 235. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. ot lhe dote of this notice, for principal ond intereat. th* turn of THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTEEN AND 05/100 (534.417.05) DOLLARS And no suit or proceeding* at low or in equity havIng been in111tuted to recover the d«b' »e<ured by *o>d mortgog* or on, port 1h*reo* Now therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in *o»d mortgage, and pursuant to tho statute of the State of Michigan in such co** mode ond pro vided. notice is hereby given that on th* 24 th day of July. A.D. 1997. at 1:00 o clock p.m. said mor tgoge will be foreclosed by a sole at public out tion. to the hrgbesl bidder at the Borry County Courthouse in Hasting* Borry County. Michigan of tho promise* described in said mortgoge. or so much thereof a* may bo necessary to pay the amount duo. a* aforesaid, on said mortgage. with the interest thereon at ton percent (10.000%) per annum and all logoi costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney foe* allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in tho promise*. Which said promise* ore described os follows: All certoin six* or parcel of land situate in the Township of Hope. In th* County of Borry ond Stat* of Michigan ond described a* follow*, to wit LOT 144 OF LAKEWOOD ESTATES ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED FLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 Of FLATS PAGE 19. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dole of such sole unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 194BCL BOO.3241a. In which cose tho redemption period shall bo 30 day* from the dote of such sale. Doted: June 12. 1997. First Nationwide AAortgoge Corporation Frederick A. Poti. Esq. Poti B Associates. P.C. 20902 Mock Gross* Point* Woods. Ml 48236 Our file 401071-0483 (7/10) NOTrCC Of MOffTBAM fomeclomjm sale Default ha* occurred In tho condition* of a mor­ tgoge made by TIMOTHY C NIXON ond K1AABERLY L NIXON. husband and wife (collecthrofy Mor tgator ) to FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN. ACA. a corporation having it* prin­ cipal office al 488 Kinney N.W.. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49544 ("AAortgogee"). doted August 31. 1994. ond recorded in the office of th* Register of D**d» for Barry County Michigan on September 13. 1994 In Liber 614. Pago 587 (tho “Mortgage ). By reason of such default, the AAortgogee elect* to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount ol the Mortgog* due ond payable A* of th* date of this Nolic* there is claimed to be du* for principal and interest on the Mortgoge the sum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Throe Hundred Eighty and 71/100 Dollar* (|l 14.380.71). No suit or proceeding at low has been Instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgoge or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtu* of th* power of sale contained in tho Mortgoge and the statute in such cose made and provided, ond to pay the above amount, with interest, o* provided in the AAortgoge. ond all legal costs, charge* ond •■pens**, including th* attorney fee allowed by low. and all taxes ond Insurance premiums paid by th* undersigned before sole, th* AAortgoge will be foreclosed by sale of th* mortgaged premises ot public vendue to the highest bidder at th* east en­ trance to th* Barry County Courthouse located in Hostings. Michigan on Thursday. July 24. 1997, ot two o'clock In the afternoon. The premises covered by the AAortgoge ore situated in th* Township of Baltimore. County of Borry. Stat* of Michigan, ond ar* described os follows Th* North 20 ocre* of th* W*»i 1 2 o’ th* W*»t IZ2 of th* Northwest 1/4 of Section 22. T2N. R8W Subject to existing highways, easements, and rights-of-way of record: together with oil the fix­ ture*. tenements, hereditament*, ond ap­ purtenance* belonging or in any way appertaining to this real estate Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be twelve (12) months from the date of sole Doted: Jun* 26. 1997 FARM CREDIT SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN. ACA Timothy Hillegonds WARNER NORCROSS B JUDD LLP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N W Grand Rapids Ml 49503 2489 (616)752-2000 (7/17) MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been mod* in th* terms ond condition* of o certain mortgoge mod* by Troy H Roger* ond Trina C. Rogers, hus­ band and wife of Hosting*. Michigan. AAortgogor* to Woodham* Mortgoge Corp . a Michigan Cor­ poration Mortgog** dot*d th* 72nd day of December. A.D 1994 ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Borry ond Stole of Michigan on the 27th day of December A.D.. 1994. in Liber 621 of Barry County Records, on poge 878 which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit assigned to GE Capitol AAortgoge Ser­ vices Inc by mesne assignment ond recorded on February 9. 1996 in th* office of Register of Deed* in Liber 651 for said County of Barry County Record* on poge 373 on which mortgoge there is claimed to be due ot the dote of this notice, for principle ond Interest, th* sum of SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN AND 18/100 (564.157.IB) DOLLARS And no suit or proceedings ot low or in equity having been Instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgog* or ony port thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of th* power of sol* contained in said mortgoge. ond pursuant to the statute of th* Stat* of Michigan in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of August. A.D. 1997. at 1:00 p.m. said mortgog* will be foreclosed by a sol* at public auction to the highest bidder, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings. Borry County. Michigan, of the promises described in said mortgoge. or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay tho amount due. a* aforesaid on sold mortgage, with the in­ terest thereon at ten percent (10.00%) per annum and all legal cost*, charges and expenses, in­ cluding tho attorney loos allowed by low. and also ony sum or sums which may be paid by tho under signed, necessary to protect it* interest in the premises Which sold premise* ore described as follows All certoin piece or parcel of land situate In th* Township of Woodlond. in the County of Barry ond State of Michigan and described os follows, to-wit: COMMENCING AT 5 80 CHAINS WEST OF SOUTHEAST CORNER. SECTION 16. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. THENCE EAST 136 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 12 ROOS EAST TO CENTER OF WOODLAND CENTER DRAIN. THENCE SOUTHEAST ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID DRAIN THENCE TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY. WEST TO BEGINNING. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the dole of such solo Doted: July 3. 1997 GE Capitol AAortgoge Services. Inc. Frederick A. Poti. Esq. Poti B Associate*. P.C. 20902 AAock Grosso Pte. Wood*. Ml 48236 Oct File *01071-0528 (7/31) MORTSAGC FOMCLOSUM SALK THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode in lhe condition* of a mortgage mode by RANDALL R. SMITH, a single man. to FIRST UNION HOME EQUI­ TY CORPORATION, a North Carolina Corporation. AAortgogee. dated September 24. 1993 and record­ ed on October 27. 1993 in liber 587. on Poge 28, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there I* claimed to bo duo ot tho dote hereof the sum of Fifty-five Thousand Seven Hundred Elevon and 83/100 dollars (555.711.B3). including interest at 8.49% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained In said mor­ tgage and tho statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, ot tho Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on July 31, 1997. Sold promises are situated in TOWNSHIP of HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and ar* described as: Commencing ot the Southeast comer of the Nor­ theast 1/4 of Section 23. Town 2. North. Rango 9 West, thence North 592 foot for tho place of begin­ ning; thence North 331 feet: thence West 1.320 feet; thenc* South 331 foot; thence East 1.320 feet to tho place of beginning. Also commencing ot the Southeast comer of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23; thonco North 592 foot; thonco West 1.320 feet; thonco South 592 foot; thonco East 1.320 feet to place of beginning Tho redemption period shall bo 12 month(s) from tho date of such sole. Dated: Juno 19. 1997 FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION Pl EASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorney* for FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY CORPORATION 301 SO Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham farm*. Michigan 48025 Rio 897064129 (7/17) Ann landers Legal murder Gay discovery Dear Ann Landers: The letter from "Gay Son’s Panner in Maryland" about attending the wedding for his partner’s sister really hil home for me. The sister's mother didn't want "Maryland" to be al the celebration, and he was concerned that it would forever damage lhe relationship. I used to have the same at­ titude as that mother I was raised a stria Catholic and refused to accept my gay son's lover for many years. 1 was adamai.t about barring him from his farm ly functions. This caused problems and unpleasant confrontations for a long time. Last year. 1 became ill and could no longer live alone. My gay son and his lover were the only ones in the family who offered to take me in. 1 was resistant at first, but after living with them for a few monthss. I realized that the love and compassion which held their rela­ tionship together for so many years was every bit as valid as that of any heterosexual couple I am angry with myself for the heartache and trouble I put them through. 1 still cannot understand why God made them gay. I onlyknow that He brought together these two wonderful people — my son and my "son-in­ law." 1 just hope your advice will make other parents think before they make lhe dreadful mistakes 1 did. — Proud Mother in California. Dear California: Your letter is sure to open some eyes — and some hearts as well. Thank you for it. Tell old tales Dear Ann Landers: My oldest son is in the process of getting a divorce after 20 years of marriage, "(jay” has no children. Lately, Gary has been calling me long distance almost daily, telling me all his pro­ blems. He is devastated about the divorce and says he still loves his wife. A few days ago. Gary called and wanted to knw hw much 1 remembered about his father mistreating him a* a child. The question hit me like a bomb. My husband was an alcoholic and extreme­ ly abusive to all six of our children. Gary says he needs to know as many of the details about his childhood problems and his relationship with his father as possible in order to get on with his life. 1 have spent many years trying to forget all that pain. For most of our married life, my husband was in an alcoholic stupor. I doubt seriously that he remembers anything he did. 1 am still married to him after 45 years and have often wondered why I didn't leave. I am getting sick over this. I feel I must have let my children down by not confronting their father about all the physical and emo­ tional abuse. I'm not sure how much 1 should tell Gary about what his father did or how much help this could possibly be. Although all of my children have turned out well, two did suffer breakdowns and received therapy at local hospitals. I'm sure Gary is in therapy now, too. Please. Ann. help me figure out how to handle this. — Worried Mother From Connecticut. Dear Worried Mother: There is no point in beating yourself up over what you failed to do in the past. That’s history. Since Gary has asked you about it. I believe you should tell him the truth about his early life. P.S. It might be therapeutic for you. as well. Gem of the Day: Subcletly is the art of say­ ing what you think and gening out of range before it’s understood RN CASE MANAGER HOME HEALTH Full-Time PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse for our Home Health Care Department The successful candidate will hold a current Michigan RN License, have at least one year experience as a registered nurse in home health or relat­ ed fields, have strong communication skills and be knowledgeable regarding Medicare. Medicaid and JCAHO guidelines. PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers a complete compensation package which includes competitive salary, a cafeteria style Flexible Benefits package. Paid Time Off system, defined contribution pension plan, plus much more. Please submit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources Department 1009 West Green Street Hastings. MI 49058 (616) 948-3112 Fax: (616) 945-4130 Dear Ann Landn: As an attorney who us­ Hastings graduate to be ordained Pastor Paul Service, a 1985 Hastings High School graduate, will be ordained Friday. Ju­ ly 25. at 7 p.m. The ordination service will be held at Wesley Chapel at Houghton College. Houghton. N.Y. Service has a bachelors degree in Christian ministries with a minor in music from Southern Wesleyan University (formerly Centra] Wesleyan College). S.C. He served as assistant pastor at Brown’s Wesleyan Church in Gibsonville. N.C.. for four years after graduating from college Service and his wife. Kristy, and their son. Jordan, moved to Buffalo. N.Y.. last July He is now assistant pastor and youth leader at West Seneca Wesleyan Church at Seneca. N.Y. Pau! is the son of Don and Henrietta Service of Hastings Splitting heirs Dear Ann Landers: We have three children — two married daughters and an un­ married son. One daughter has three young children and lives in Houston. The ocher daughter also has three young children She lives near us in Florida. Our son lives in Detroit. Fortunately, all three of our children make a good living and require no financial help from us. All of our grandchildren receive birthday gifts from us every year. We visit our daughter in Houston a few times a year, and one of our greatest pleasures is to take the grandchildren shopping for cloches, for which we pay. We also occasionally buy cloches for our Florida grandchildren, but because they live so close to us. we tend to spend money on them in other ways. Our son, with whom we have an excellent relationship, told us recently that we were not treating him fairly. He says the clothes and birthday gifts to our grandchildren are actual­ ly subsidies to our daughters because we are saving them money. He says to be fair, we should make it up to him by giving him the amount of money we spend on gifts for the grandchildren. Also, he says that since he is in no position to receive a wedding anniversary gift, wc should give him something com­ parable in lieu of an anniversary present every year. Our son is a lawyer and bases his claim on the common practice of leaving one’s estate at death in equal shares to each child. It has never occurred to us to keep a balance sheet with respect to gifts for our children. We don’t know what lo make of this. Miss Landen, and would appreciate some input from you. No name, please, just — Grand­ parents in Palm Beach, Fla. Dear Grandparents: I think your Detroit son ed to deal with dnving-white-intoxicated criminal matters, 1 want to say our laws on drunk drivers are much too lenient. In many slates, for a first offense, there is probation, no jail, a fine, restricted driver's license, court costs, some community service and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. The drunk driver gets the same for a second offense. It is only for a third offense that actual jail time is meted out. and this can be served oa weekends. By that time, some of these drunks have killed or maimed someone. They seldom kill or maim themselves Our laws should be like Sweden's. For a first offense — mandatory jail for one year. No time off for good behavior. A second of­ fense is punishable by a three-year mandatory sentence. Sweden's DW1 rale has dropped 95 percent since the above has been imptemented The other 5 percent receive treat­ ment while in prison. Until such laws are in effect in the United Scales, we are playing with people's lives. Most of the dead and injured on our highways are the casualties of alcohol and drug abusers. Apparently, no one has the courage to try to change this. Wil) you please speak up, Ann? — Houston Lawyer. Dear Houston: Not only have 1 been "speaking up," I've been screaming about this problem for several yean. It hasn’t neipeo. As far as I'm concerned, drunk driven who kill innocent people are murderers and should be treated as such. We could learn a lot from the Swedes. Khar’s the rnsth ahosa pot, cocaine. LSD, PCP. crock, speed and downers? "The Lowdown or Dope” has up-to-the-minute in­ formation or drugs. Send a self-addressed, long. business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown. do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. IU. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send S4.55.) lake Odessa N€UUS by Elaine Gartoci Kurt Adams is listed as a graduate with a bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton. He is the son of Lawrence and Ann Adams of Fifth Avenue. Matthew Weller of Sunfield was named to the fall dean's list of Huron Univenity. Another fair week lias gone into history Art in the Park was another success. No atten­ dance figures are available since there is no registry of who attends. One indicator is that Friends of the Library sold 1.300 britwurst sandwiches. The fire department members sold 1,000 chicken breast sandwiches, double their number in 1996. Tlx: Order of the Eastern Star soid 1,000 tacos. Other food vendors likely did as wdl and many who come eat nothing. The crowds stayed until the last notes of music. The entertainers had good audiences all day. Center Stage Dance Studio featured several sett of dancers, so that drew a wide audience. The Com Cob Cloggen were the final attraction. Singers earlier in the day entertained. More than 200 vendors were listed on the program. This is a mini­ homecoming with old neighbors meeting their street mates. The fireworks display Friday night drew a huge crowd, judging by the stream of can making an exit immediately after the law boom. On Sunday, the exhibition building had a steady stream of visiton once five o'clock arrived and the goodies on display could be checked out. New craft items this year seem ed to be stuffed dolls appearing to be playing hide-and-seek or else being shy. Scarecrows were another popular item. A floral division drew many exhibitors in both youth and adult groups. Of course, the decorated cakes, quilts, afghans and needlework items drew much favorable attention The FFA had a display of live animals in the show bam with goat bds, calf, rabbits and chickens Ladies' Day was unique with the afternoon program going directly into the speaker seg­ ment. with Ed Domke of Hastings High School speaking on flower arranging and then on varieties of flowers to plant fcr potential bouquets. Door prizes were the arrangements he had on stage. This was the first time for any variety of gardening to be featured. Quilts will be in the foreground next year. Lakewood Choral Society members and spouses who traveled along arrived home from Europe about midnight on Wednesday This tnp gave members a chance to develop friendships not possible during practice ses­ sions. which closely adhere to the business at hand — making beautiful music. Walking on cobblestone streets was a new experience for many and they even gave one concert while standing on lhe stone surface The summer reading program took a recess July 2 because of the fair parade. It resumed on July 9 with a Teddy Bear Picnic at the village park. Next week will be the biggest event of the season, with Maranda from the Fox 17 Kids Club appearing at the Lake Odessa Fair grounds at 2 p.m. The local youngsters will be joined by readers from three or four other libraries in the county. Other sponsors of Maranda s program are Wall Disney World and Meijer's stores. It was gratifying to the organizers to find such a suitable place in Lake Odessa. Maranda visits small towns and checks for the reading posters in home windows. Meagan Altoft was the first one she ever visited in Lake Odessa, back in 1995 The program continues with bear stories Ju­ ly 23 and the picnic finale at the park on the evening of July 30. with food provided by Friends of the Library. In recent years more than a hundred have attended The reception for the grand marshals was a big success July 2. uith more than 200 atten- ding. Former school Superintendent Max Hamilton and wife Arietta of Fremont were among those who came. Nieces Kathy Wait Scobey and Joyce Lenon Wait served punch, Mcmben of the sponsoring historical society were the hosts. Family mcmben wore color coded name tags to denote iff they belonged tq Kay Coales, Tom, Jerry or Judy Johnson. Granddaughter Trina Yonken-Talz flew home from Belize to attend She and her hus­ band. Kevin, are midway in a mission project Barbara, granddaughter of the late Myra Smith, brought her son from Chicago to at­ tend. Barbara is the daughter of the late Betty Aldrich Kotula. A roomful of photos and ex­ hibits drew a lot of interest. . The engagement of Jacqueline Smith to Todd Huhn, both of Portland, is being an-, nounced in the Slate Journal. She is a graduate of St Patrick’s Htgh School and CMU He also graduated at St. Pai’s and Michigan State University. He is employed at Huhn's Food Center of Lake Odessa. An Aug. 9 wedding is being planned at St. Joseph Church in Pewamo. Her parents are Helen and Charles Smith. His are Linda and Jerry Huhn, new owners of the Fclpausch Food Center on Jor­ dan 1-xkc Avenue The booth for the local historical society had great sales Saturday of raffle tickets for the Mackinac Autumn Venture as the top prise. More buntings were soid and many members renewed their memberships. The flyers were available for the fifth annual Depot Day to be held Saturday, July 26. At that time, the 1997 mugs will go on sale, with their design of a Pere Marquette locomotive. These are added to the coilection of dated mugs, with the 1995 version showing the local depot. The 1996 mugs were embossed with a The iw'^ollybocks sold to beautify the village and to renew the commitment to mak­ ing this Hollyhock City are again in bloom. The biennial plants had their first flowering last year with some stalks more than eight feet tall. The Depot Dey entertainment includes the Janie Rodriguez Award, doggers, dancers, dulcimer music, vocals and a tribute to Lake Odessa Scouts Grand Valley State University indudes on the dean’s list for winter term local students Melanie Gonyou, the daughter of Bill and Carol Louise of Brown Rond; Lori Christner, daughter of Carol and Tom of Tupper Lake Rond west; and Sommer Maciasz. daughter of DeDe and Mike of Lakeview Drive. The village waler bills were in error in stating the date of brush pick up. A correc­ tion. to the third Monday, was printed in Lakewood News this week. Is Lake Odessa a well-kept secret? One ■ visitor to Art in the Park Saturday stated that be lives in Battle Creek and is well acquainted with Woodbury, since he often travels on M-66, but never had he driven west of the M-43, M-66. M-50 intersection to see what was only five miles away until coming last week to see the art show. He had no idea of the size of the town nor its several attractions beyond the park. Thus, he was shocked to see so many thousands gathered in this beauty spot. Other attendees from Jenison happened to be in town the previous week and saw the ban­ ner stretched between the corner trees at the park so they returned to see what it was all about. No. they had not seen any publicity in the Preu. With 23 years of succeu. this big day has made its mark with many, and hopefully will be a landmark for others who came for the first time in 1997. Members of Erickson and Hickey family drove to Davenport, Iowa, for the June 13 graduation of Chad Hickey from the Palmer School of Chiropracty. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 10. 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time The Carter Snake hunting expeditions by Joyce F. Weinbrecht In 1893. there were so man> sightings of the very large snake which allegedly lived in the Carter Swamp and roamed the area around Carter and Leach lakes that Sylvester Greusel. manager of the Hastings Engine & Iron Works, decided that it was time to 'organize some “snake hunts." There were two such hunts, the first one in September of 1893 Mr. Greusel really didn’t care if the Carter Snake was real or imaginary, as he was prepared for either event, finding and captur­ ing lhe snake or not finding it at all. As the story goes, the Greusel Safari and his troops returned empty handed but in a buoyant mood and riding high. Tired, dirty and bug bitten they may have been, but they certainly felt no pain. Sylvester Greusel knew how to organize a snake hunt. He foresaw “emergencies” and met them bead on before they had a chance to happen. He organized and managed a comissary wagon, which was the heart and soul of his snake hunt strategy. He did not neglect armaments, either. Hunt weapons of a very specialized nature were prepared in his machine shop There were two tmed snake spears in two sizes There were Sylvester Greusel, captain of the Carter Snake Hunt Safari. Sylvester Greusel. manager Hastings Engine & Iron Works of inward pronged snake hooks in three sizes and double acting jaw pincers in addition to an assortment of baseball bats, cant hook handles, and other miscellaneous clubs, as well as weapons which the members of the party were expected to provide for themselves. More specialized armaments were two sponges suspended from two long fish poles, qvo bottles of chloroform, two violins to charm the snake, two large wool sacks and three lassos Mr. Greusel was great on detail­ ed preparations Captain Greusel also had provided a liberal stock of “medicinal supplies.” Mosquitoes infested the lowland and snakes were known to prowl the entire area. There were “medicines" to counteract the bites of both. Carter Snake fever ran high in Hastings in the days preceding the hunt. The Banner of Sept. 21. 1893. carried an ad for the W.H. Spence Shoe Store that began “Carter Snake if a big one. but it doesn't compare in size with our bargains. You don’t have to organize a*’hunting party' to find our bargains either: our shelves are loaded with them..." By mid-September of 1893 the party was rtady to go hunting. A cavalcade of carriages, buggies, wagons and carts carrying 96 volunteers and their equipment moved out North Broadway, swung left on to Cemetery Road (West State Roadi and then turned right on the two track that led to the site selected for base headquarters (shown as Smart Road on some county plat maps), which was on a low piece of ground across the bridge opposite Carter Lake Captain Greusel. carrying as a badge of authority his K. of C. Drill sword and clad in a uniform derived from the wardrobes of just about every lodge in town, led the party It appears that some of the party had to have some medical treatment before the hunt started and the expedition ran behind schedule in assuming the offensive. Eventually the 96 men under Sylvester Greusel's direction spaced themselves 10 feet apart to form a single skirmish line. Then, with everyone in place and weapons primed for action, the “invasion” began. On the right wing were 40 men armed with ball bats, cant hooks and pronged spears. Equipped for duty in the swamps and lowlands were the 40 men on the left wing who wore rubber boots. Armaments here con­ sisted of inward pronged snake hooks, double acting jaw pincers, pike poles and axes. Also in care of the left wing were two scaling lad­ ders in case lhe snake happened to climb a tree. The 16 men. under the direct command of Capt Greusel himself, made up the center of the invasion line The captain and his aide, with swords drawn, went forward with the standard bearer. Phen came two men with fish poles and sponges, followed by lhe fiddlers and two men carrying the bottles of chloroform The violins were there to charm the snake with soothing music while the men with the chloroform soaked sponges were do­ ing their work. If that stratagem was suc­ cessful. lhe task of the sack carriers would be simple, and the subdued Carter Snake could be sacked up and earned back in triumph to Court House Square in Hastings. There were also two lasso artists who had been perfecting their technique for the occa­ sion on stove pipes at 50 feet. Three men car­ ried gaff hooks lo protect their comrades if Greusel's strategy backfired. It was told that several members of the center group, con­ scious of their exposed position, donned spik­ ed running shoes on the sly to aid m a quick getaway The search continued throughout the day. not always in precise formation, and never too far from the comissary wagon. Il is interesting to speculate what might have happened if the Carter Snake had ap­ peared. But the snake was definitely too wise and wily to expose itself to such a large group of noisy hunters and didn't put in an apoearance. This didn’t cause the men lo be dispirited, however. The men all termed this expedition a huge success and voted to have another one soon The next snake hunt, however, didn’t take place for another 14 years. There had been several more sightings of a very large, black snake in the same Carter Swamp and Leach Lake areas. Mrs. John Dawson saw the snake when she was walking through Riverside Cemetery. A farm wife and a traveling Methodist minister reported glimpses of the large snake. This was enough to bring about the second snake hunt 14 years after the first one. In June of 1907, merchants, farmers and in­ terested citizens gathered at 9 a.m. at Hastings National Bank corner, armed with shotguns, axes and pitchforks. Hank Barnaby, operator of a dray and transfer business, furnished one of his broadest drays to transport the “lunch.” Headed again by citizen Sylvester Greusel, a group of 30 or 40 residents went to invade lhe environs of Carter Swamp, mar­ ching resolutely along beside the laden dray, where they could hear the reassuring gurgle and splash of the refreshments. Each night when the hunt was over for the day. they would return, many sprawled out on the dray carrying almost its identical load, ex­ cept the containers were now empty. Mr. Greusel. a former member of a militant order, would strap on his lodge sword to lead each expedition, scorning all other weapons. A local undertaker of the time, the late Fred Stebbins, was called upon to furnish a rein­ forced rough box from his casket loft to con­ tain the monster snake when it was captured and the box was loaded in the center of the dray for each expedition. Live rabbits and live rats in cages were also taken along as snake bait The suggestion of a snake hunter, that it might be well to borrow a lady snake charmer from a carnival company that was holding its show in Hastings the week of the expeditions, led to a reprimand and was voted down by Mr. Greusel and his brother hunters, who wanted to rid the community of the menace by fair means. This snake hunt was not any more suc­ cessful than the first one. Details about what actually happened in the field are scarce. It would appear that the comissary was grossly overstocked. They did not capture a snake of any kind, but the exposition must have been a whing ding. The Hastings Banner carried an item on an inside page, ended with the words set tn bold face type. “Fun can be carried too far. Don’t repeat this snake hunt. Forget it.” This was written by Marshall Cook in his sternest nxxxl This hunt did end the snake hunting expedi­ tions but not the tales of the irrepressible Carter Snake. In the next issue of the Hastings Banner an article appeared in June of 1907, stating that “Snake Still on Deck”: “That the Carter Snake is still on deck is again proven, this time to the satisfaction of C. J. Maywood. He was driving on Tuesday afternoon on the Cemetery Road (West Slate Road), taking Miss Ester Brown to her home in Rutland West of the dugway he noticed a large track crossing the road between the swamp on the north side and the river bottom on the south Recent events caused Mr Maywood to examine this track He says it was undoubtedly made by a large snake, and evidently only a few moments before Mr May wood examined it. It was plainly the track of a snake, as the scale marks were distinctly visible and could be traced in the road for some distance, even where lhe soil was quite hard. "Mr Maywood carefully measured the track, which was a full four inches wide Previous to this ne had ridiculed the idea of the big snake But whatever the kind. Mr Maywood is now persuaded that he is a big one. From the scale marks in the track it was evident that the reptile was going from the swamp toward the river. He felt that it was possibly an overgrown blue racer or water snake but no matter what kind, il is a big one “This was the fourth time this year that evidence has been found of his being in the vicinity.” In all justice to Sylvester Greusel. it is only fair to say that he was neither a drunk, a screwball nor a town character. He was. in fact, the successful manager of an Engine & Iron Works plant in Hastings. He look an active and useful part in civic af­ faire and served as councilman and mayor. Whether he took on the snake hunts believing that there really was a big snake or whether he did them out of a sense of humor, with longue in check, isn’t really clear to us now. But it made a good story and has been retold many times. There was one true hoax that concerned the “Carter Snake” story as it was told by Dick Groos in a letter to lhe Banner on Sept. 6. 1984. Bill Baldwin, who owned the local Chevrolet dealership, decided in the summer of 1955 that it would be interesting to revive the Carter Snake. He fashioned the snake out of an exhaust hose, with a paper bag tied on as a head He chose the most unlikely person that he could think of as the hunter and that was Richard Groos of Viking Corporation (father of Dick Groos). It was kept very quiet until the story broke. Headlined "Carter Snake destroyed." the item read: "Richard Groos. 301 S. Park St.. Hastings, added another page to the history of Barry County by killing the famous ‘Carter Snake' Contradicting all previous reports, lhe snake was 21 feet. 6 inches long. 14 in­ ches in diameter and weighed approximately 232 pounds. "Gross reported that he was out hunting on the edge of Carter Lake when he heard a tremendous rustling in the unberbrush and a moment later, a monstrous head appeared. More out of fear than daring. Groos opened fire, and emptied his entire clip into the monster's head. Thus ending one of the most famous and controversial local legends of the past century." After killing the gargantuan beast. Groos went to the road, hailed down Don Fisher, a Hastings electrician, who was driving by and the two of them loaded the trophy onto the car and look it to the Chevrolet garage in Hastings, where it was to be examined by three government zoologists. Mr. Groos* phone rang off the hook for days with messages ranging from laughter at the funny joke to those who truly believed he had performed the heroic deed. A surprising number of the citizens of Hastings didn't think that it was funny at all, stating that they either had seen the snake themselves, or more often they had been told of it by an obviously reputable source. Bill Baldwin apparently profited by the hoax, as streams of people passed through his car dealership to see the trophy. In any event, sightings of the Carter Snake haven’t been reported for many years. Sources: Archives of the Hastings Banner; Scrapbooks of the late Judge Lawrence Barnett; City of Hastings. Michigan. 1871-1971 Art in the Park attracts many Hundreds of vendors and onlookers flocked to Village Park in Lake Odessa Saturday, July 5 for the 23 annual Art in the Park festival. Many entertainers performed and there were food booths to go along with over 200 arts and crafts booths. OFFICE NURSES PENNOCK HOSPITAL FAMILY PRACTICE OFFICES BOY, Jesse James born May 29, 1997 to James and Laura Smith of Middleville. He was born al 6:05 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and was 19% inches long. Welcoming him home is his big brother Jake. Proud grandparents are Mike Muday of Delton. Kathy Muday of Dowling and Gloria Smith of Hastings. Pennock Hospital is seeking Office Nurses to work part-time and as needed in our family practice physician offices located in Delton and Gun Lake. The qualified candidates will be RN’s or LPN’s and have at least 1 year of experience in a doctor’s office setting. Excellent interpersonal skills are required and flexibility is a must. Please submit application/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street, Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-3112 • E.O.E. BOY, Jonathan David Shepler June 9th at 7:28 a.m. at Blodgett Hospital. Weighing 8 lbs. 4 ozs., 1916 inches long. Proud parents are Stephen and Kan Shepler. Proud sister is Cassondra. Amber at home. GIRL, Heidi Dianne bom at 6:50 a.m. on June 30. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Roxana Michael Hodges of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Zachary Joseph bom at 4:15 p.m. on June 24. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Tammy and Matthew Vaughan of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs 20% inches long. GIRL, Morgan Christine bom at 7:50 a.m. on June 27. 1997 al Pennock Hospital to Roy and Emily Black of L?ke Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. LPN - HOME HEALTH Part-Time PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking an On-Call LPN for our Home Health Department The successful candidate must hold a current Michigan License, have pre­ vious experience in a long term care nursing home, hospital or homecare agency, possess strong communication skills and be able to work inde­ pendently. Please submit application/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 GIRL, Melissa Ann bom at 6:41 p.m. on June 23. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Wayne and Yvette Winchester of Woodland Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 22% inches long. (616) 948-3112 • E.O.E. GIRL, Jade Anastasia bom at 12:11 a.m. on June 24. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Jason and Becky Ringleka of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 8% ozs. and 21 inches long. ADVERTISE BOY, Riley Alan bom at 7:44 p.m. on June A trick photo of Snake Hunt Headquarters. 1893. 24. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Chad and Jennifer Cusack of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 3*4 ozs. and 21 inches long. in The Hastings BANNER BOY, Benett Gerald bom at 9:16 p.m. on June 24. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Mark and Kathy Tomandl of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. Cail...945-9554 GIRL, Sarah Bemadi no bom at 3:42 p.m. on June 24. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Mr and Mrs. Ryan Patton of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13% ozs. and 21 inches long Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 10. 1997 Haas leaves athletic mark at Delton in three sports think <1 il Life is always a vacation in the world of sports Life always seems more unusual and fascinating when you're on vacation. That certainly was the case for the past few weeks. But. I certainly didn't need to leave Barry County to prove this point. Just look al the headlines that surfaced when 1 was gone (in presence and in mind). 1. Tyson's Big Bite: Mike Tyson has always been a boxer who is known for ending fights before lhe fans can grab their popcorn. But, on June 28 (or actually early June 29). he found another way to halt his ring matters in a hurry, by taking a chomp out of Evander Holyfield's ear. To become a super athlete, they must not only have the skills, but also have the frame of mind to win over his opponents. Tyson obviously is too chicken (head butting or not) to reach that realm of greatness. Mortimer informs me of the similarities between Mr Mike and a former big time wrestler named Pompero Firpo. You see this Firpo character also had a fetish for nibbling on an the legs, arms and other body parts of his opponents, causing commentator Lord Layton to mention his "despicable biting." Tyson is now banned from boxing in the U.S., but look forward to an upcoming pay per view special live from Zimbabwe Tyson versus Dennis Rodman. Ric Flair and Hollywood Hogan. 2. Change to Quarters: News is that college basketball is planning an experiment that will see if lhe NBA's four quarter system would jam al the collegiate level. The reason for this experiment is to speed up lhe games. This thinking might also work in MLB. Why not have four quarters of three outs each or. at least, start the games in the seventh inning. 3. Ewing Gets South Fork Money: Patrick Ewing signed a four-year deal with the New York Knicks, worth an estimated $65 million. The new contract will keep the big center in the Big Apple 'til about his 40th birthday. This guarantees a Knicks/Buils matchup in next season's NBA East finals which Chicago will win with a clean sweep. 4. Tiger Wins Again: Tiger Woods won his fourth PGA tournament of the season with a 13-under-par 275 at the Western Open in Lemont. III. Woods is on track to become the first golfer to win $2 million during one season.. He has received fanfare, similar to that of the Pied Piper. Woods* play guarantees that I will at least give my own golf game another month to blossom (don't bet the house, though, on this happening). 5. Tigers Beat O's... Three Times!: OK maybe my excitement is a bit premature, but Detroit's three recent baseball wins over the Baltimore Orioles is more phenomenal than the possible life forms on Mars The Tigers had lost to lhe AL East Division front-runners 11 times straight before turning in their explosive fireworks. With a lineup that includes Brian Hunter. Bobby Higgison, Travis Fryman. Tony “The Tiger” Clark and Damon Easley? lhe future looks quite bright for all of those diehard Bengal fans. Don't get too excited, though. Detroit may have entered the week tied for third (41-44), but they were also are 3 1/2 games from being back in last. 6. Youth Takes Front Court: Al 16 years and 9 months. Martina Hingis became the youngest tennis player since 1887 to ever win a singles title at Wimbledon. What's nice about this story is that it happened to a player who has great talent, a face that would make a great endorsement for Noxema and an attitude that is not like many of the other younger brally netters. (Did anyone mention Jennifer Cappriatti?). In other, more local, news... • Snoap is All-State: Caledonia's Chns Snoap was recently named to lhe All­ State boys' tennis team by the Michigan High School Tennis Coaches Association. Snoap. the Class B State champion at No. 1 singles, was 103-2 in his remarkable prep tennis career, including a 28-0 mark as a senior. Next fall. Snoap will play collegiantly at Flagler College in St. Augustine. Fla. • Fair Comes To Marne: The 142nd annual Berlin Fair is July 12-19. Events include lhe Min Mod Tractor Pull (July 14), a Demolition Derby (July 15). Sportsman Stock Car Races (July 16), a Billy Dean Concert (July 17) and a 3-In-One Late Model. Sportsman and Super Stock program (July 19). There is a $2 gale admission and kids 12 and under enter free July 15-July 18. • Summerfest Hoop Ideas Sought: It has been brought to my attention that the Boys 16 and above division for this season's 3-on-3 Summerfest basketball tournament on Aug. 23 may be more competitive if it was pul into two divisions... one for lhe more experienced (i.e. college, prep stars) and another for those in search of a few good games. Of course, to have two divisions, there needs to be more than four or five teams. What do you think? Contact me at JAd Graphics to voice your opinions. Talk to you soon. BANKER Eports Scott Haas acquired the nickname "Scooter" at a young age because he was never one to just crawl around on the floor. That title has stuck with Haas throughout his athletic career and his active lifestyle made him one of the best all-around athletes in Barry County. As a reward. DeltonKellogg named Haas as its 1996-97 Senior Male Athlete of lhe Year "To strive for the best. I try to do the most I can,” Haas explained The limelight came early in his prep football career as the Panther coaching staff decided he was ready for the varsity level as a sophomo.c. Haas remembers that the work, back then, was sometimes a major chore. "There was a time that 1 said 1 don't think that 1 can do it. but 1 stuck with il." Haas said. Panther gridiron greats like Gary Fisher and Link Pape helped Haas to "see what he was made of." adding even more scoot to his sail. Words sometimes associated with Haas include blue collar or hard-working. It's one thing lo be a great athlete, but as Haas found out, skills alone will only lake you so far. Eventually that hard work helped Haas to set three football records at D-K: most tackles in a season (146). most passing yards in a season (639) and most tackles in a career (353). His passing totals and running skills helped to earn him All-KVA acclaim in a league that featured such signal callers as Mattawan's Brian Leaser and Pennfield's Kevin Thompson. Still, defense has always been his favorite. "I like playing defense a lot...hitting people," Haas said. The hits helped Haas to earn a spot on All-State ’cams named by the Associated Press and the Detroit Free Press in his senior year. He also received honors, dunng his prep foolball career, as an All-Barry County quarterback and an All-KVA place kicker. Haas joined players like Rollie Ferris, Pape. Fisher. Nic Morrow. Jon Hanneckow and Jesse Young in John Sare's Silver Wings club. Sare. an assistant football coach at D-K. awards the players that are special in his eyes by hanging up their jerseys in a special trophy room. The multi-star athlete also excelled in baseball during lhe last 12 years. In high school. "Scooter" played al least every position besides catcher, but really found his niche as a centerfielder covering lhe ground. Three times Haas was selected to the All­ KVA and All-Barry County teams for his stellar play in Centerfield. As a sophomore he hit .398. as a junior he clubbed an outstanding .580 and as a senior Haas hit .447 (!7-for-38) with 2 home runs. 6 RBI and 6 total extra base hits. Scott Haas (38) set the school records for tackles in a season and tackles In a career while a member of the Panther football squad. (Photo by Perry Hardin) One of his biggest thrills as a baseball player was getting a chance to play on the Kalamazoo Vipers Connie Mac team in 1996. a season that saw "Scooter" lead the league in stolen bases and hit for a note­ worthy .350 average. A starting point-guard on the varsity basketball team in his junior yee.', Haas became a long-.ange shooter as well as a court leader who loved to dish the ball to his fellow teammates. Those long-range bombs were launched often during his sophomore year on JV when he sank a record-setting 38 treys. Despite his love for the hoops. Haas did nol play the sport as a senior because he Commitment a key to Miller’s success at Delton A number of words help to define what sports have meant in the life of Crystal Miller. Commitment, discipline, competition. challenges and fun are a few examples of words that describe how sports have molded Miller into becoming well-rounded and Two sports that Miller gained glory in were basketball and softball. Her efforts in those areas helped her to win DeltonKellogg's Female Athlete of lhe Year award this past school year. Miller is the second in her family to be named Delton's Female Athlete of lhe Year. iwvlna RntlrR brrry county Football regional assignments set for 1997 campaign The start of the fall prep football season may be nearly two months away, but the regional assignments have been made. Here is a look at the area teams and the regions that they will compete in come pigskin playoff time. CLASS BB REGION III Hastings and Lakewood (with Harper Creek. Chelsea. Carleton-Airport, Crestwood. Dexter, Eaton Rapids. Fenton. Fowlerville. Gibralter, Haslett. Jackson Northwest. Linden. Marshall. Monroe Jefferson. Orchard Lake St. Mary. Ortonville-Brandon. Jackson County Western, Oxford. Redford Thurston. Tecumseh). Caledonia REGION II and Middleville (with Allegan. Dowagiac. Grand Rapids Catholic Central. Grand Rapids Central. East Grand Rapids. Forest Hills Northern. Kenowa Hills. South Christian. Mattawan. Niles, Otsego. Plainwell. Gull Lake. St. Joseph. Panther star in basketball, track and field and cheerleading and earned that distinction for her splendid efforts. Now. daughter and mother can share in the honor as being named lhe school's best. In basketball. Miller was moved up to the JV team as a sophomore and had to "really work to get a spot" on a very talented 18-2 squad. She played two years on varsity at DK. serving as the team captain and earning the Panthers' MVP award. Her honors in that sport include All-KVA and All-Barry County. As a senior. Miller led the team in scoring with a 16-point norm. The key to basketball, or any other sport, in Miller's mind is giving 110 percent. "As long as you're satisfied that you played hard, then you're having fun." Miller said. This winter Miller played AAU ball, hoping to master her hoop skills even more. A member of the Gull Lake Los Hoyas team, she found that experience quite South Haven. Stevensville-Lakeshore, Sturgis, Three Rivers. Vicksburg. Wayland. Wyoming Park). rewarding. "It's (AAU) the best competition you can get as a high school player," Miller said. When asked what she likes most about basketball. Miller did not hesitate. CLASS B REGION II Delton (with Pennfield, Belding. Byron Center. Coloma. Comstock, Comstock Park. Coopersville. Edwardsburg. Grand Rapids West Catholic. Calvin Christian. Grant. Hamilton, Montague, Muskegon Orchard View. Muskegon Heights. Paw Paw. Portland. Spring Lake. Central montcalm, Whitehall. Godwin Heights. Rogers) "I like to shoot the three and I like lo drive,” Miller said. Softball became a favorite activity for Miller in the third grade and her interests have only grown since. Covering lhe "hot spot" is Miller's softball specialty. "I've played shortstop pretty much my whole life (because) it's the central spot on the field." Miller said. "I love defense, making the double plays." Offense, though, is another area that she excels in on the diamonds. As a junior at DK. Miller hit in lhe low .300s. but thanks to the help of coach John Greenman and her father Greg Smith she clubbed her way into the high 400s this past spring. One softball highlight Miller distinctly remembers from her senior year at D-K came at the Lakewood Tournament. The Panthers were trailing Forest Hills Northern by three runs, but had the bases loaded when Miller approached the plate. Her tnple tied the game and gave D-K momentum to go on and pick up the win and a share of the tournament CLASS CC Region III Maple Valley (with Bangor. Berrien Springs. Bronson. Buchanan. Constantine. Fennville. Hartford. Hopkins. Hudson. Jonesville. Kalamazoo Hackett. Kalamazoo Christian. Leslie. Napolean, Niles- Brandywine. Olivet. Parchment. Quincy. River Valley. Union City). Storm win another In AAU | ' wanted to devote that extra lime to becoming a better baseball player. It was a decision that he often wrestled with, but also a choice that he felt he had to make. Athletics, in Haas' eyes, is more than putting up numbers or winning a certain game. The success, according to Haas, has a lot to do with how you treat a coach or the ocher athletes. "To earn respect, you have to give respect." Haas said. "I have made a lol qf friends (because of that) mutual respect and have bad a lot of fun too.” Haas credits his parents, Mike and Tonya, for teaching him about respect. His athletic efforts are certainly a reflection of that. The Grand Rapids Swan. led by local boop ura Toay Bowae ad Mai UatagA continue to roll through the AAU boys 15 and under National Basfcaitofl Tournament in Kinpport. TN. On Tuesday the Storm beat MithOteo Valley Rua-N-Goa (Weal Vlqjlata) i> Fool championship. L action 63-58. Bowne, of Hastings, scored 14 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. Ergkt of BowWl 14 points came in the first quarter. . Lettinga. of Middleville, talbed a teen-high 18 points, inchnknf 12 HMtau in the final two quarters. Other Storm scorers included Mike Brann (4 points), Brett Daviibon (2 potato), Corey Edwards (7 points), Tom Pantland (10 points) and Ryan Walter (8 poiato). Now 3-0 for the tournament, lhe Storm will next face lhe Richmond (Va.)Mtfro Gold Murphy A.C. (Ohio) winner in lhe championship bracket See MILLER’S Crystal Miller drove to the lane often in her hoop career at D-K and scored many points with her patent scoop shot. continued on poso 12 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 10. 1997 — Page 11 Wieringa busy training for Junior Olympic competition Holley, Bush remain near top for Late Model points Veteran driver Tim DeVos won the 40-lap feature race for Late Model Slocks last Saturday night al the Berlin Raceway, his sixth mam event triumph of the season. Gun Lake's Bob Holley. the defending track champion, finished second and Joe Bush, of Hastings, wound up third. Bush . was the fastest Late Model qualifyer with a - ti.ne of 15.702 seconds. • Heat race winners included Middleville's Rob Lewis. : In the Late Model point standings at Berlin, Holley is fourth with 357. Bush .'stands in fifth place with 353. Lewis is 16th with 149. Middleville's Dave Sensiba has 59 points for 25th and fellow Middleville racer Larry Dahlke Jr. is 26th with 55 points. A triple header card of Late Models. Sportsmans and Super Stocks will compete at Berlin on Saturday July 12. Practice starts at 2 p.m.. time trials arc at 4 p.m. and the first race should start at 7 p.m. Hastings' Shane Kurr also tested his skills in the Race of Doom Enduro and wound up in the 17th position. Taking first place honors was Mike Zordan. another regular at Kalamazoo. Five days a week for long periods of time, Middleville's Zach Wieringa is busy training for the AAU Junior Olympics Wicnnga will compete for the Michigan boys gymnastics team in the national event to be held in South Carolina Aug I-10. He earned his spot by scoring his second best tally in the all-around at a tryout in East Lansing. His 47 05 mark included four firsts and two seconds Wieringa earned gold on the high bar (7.7). the floor exercise (8.5). (he still rings (7.9) and (he parallel bars (7.5), while managing silver in the pole vault (8.85) and lo pommel horse (6.6). A Level 4 gymnast. Wieringa was seventh in lhe all-around at the regional event held in Illinois. His efforts, there, earned him a spot on the Region 5 team. Preparing for the Junior Olympics has kept the local star on the fast (rack. He recently went to a gymnastics camp at the University of Michigan, where he met a few of his idols in the sport. On May I. Wieringa began working out of Branch Gymnastics, in Battle Creek, where he receives instruction from Al Schams. The extra work he hopes will prepare him for a strong finish in South Carolina. WISCONSIN 300 Kevin Cywinski became the second driver to win two races in the 1997 American Speed Association ACDelco Series, taking the checkered flag in Kaukauna. Wl. Middleville’s Dave Sensiba was seventh after suffering a knee injury a week ago al lhe 1-70 Speedway. Sensiba was scheduled lo undergo arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday. "My knee is really throbbing now; It didn't bother me while I was racing, but under yellow and now it’s really throbbing." Sensiba said after finishing the race. Sensiba stands in fifth place in the ASA point standings with 1.314. Cywinski is first with 1.624. A 300-lap event from Hawkeye Downs Speedway is next for the ASA field on Friday. July 11. BENSON ON NEW HAMPSHIRE Johnny Benson, is 14th in lhe 1997 Winston Cup point standings and now is gearing up for two races at the Nev Hampshire International Speedway. The first of those comes this weekend. "I think this weekend's race will b.* good, but the second race will be better than the first," Benson said. "We will le«im from the first race and apply that to the Pennzoil Pontiac for the second race in September. Everyone will do that and the competition will be even stronger." Area anglers ‘ second at Tri State Bass event Jay Beckwith and Randy Frantz, of Hastings, finished 21th out of 81 entered teams at the June 28 Tri State Bass Tournament at Saginaw Bay. The area team caught 11 fish that totaled a weight of 20.20 pounds, earning them 25 points. Another area ?ngler. Woodland's Wendell Studt. and his partner. Dick Courser, wound up 28th with six bass that weighed 13.42 pounds. Studt and Courser notched eight points for their efforts. The winning team of Ken Tucker and Jerry Ware reeled in seven bass that had a weight of 24.45 for 35 points. Tucker also caught the big bass that was 4.41 pounds. On July 26-27, the Tri State Bass Tournament Trail continues with an event on the Muskegon Lake. Zach Wieringa looks forward to participating in the upcoming AAU Junior Olympics and is training rigorously for that big event. (Photo provided) RUTLAND CHART!R TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in tiie Hastings Banner. Gj//...945-9554 The Hastings Banner Joe Bush I lallinarL Ixccivakc Ornament I’leinicrc KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY Saturday, |uly 19 Sunday. July 20 Motor problems and crashes hindered the Barry County field from finishing near the top at Kalamazoo last Saturday. In the Super Late Models. Middleville's Ron Finkbeiner finished fourth in his heat, but was unable to run in the feature due to a problem with his motor. Finkbeiner is 19th in points. Delton's Brandon Lyons was fourth in his Limited Late Model heat race and was 18th in the feature. Lyons stands in 19th place in the point standings. Three area racers took pan in lhe Factory Stock events. Gun Lake's John TerMeer. 20th in points, was 14th in the feature, but led the race for the first 13 laps. Hastings' Brad Shellenbarger. 21st in points, wound up 15th in lhe feature after being involved in a mid-race crash. Middleville's Brian Bcrgakker. 17th in points, also was part of a crash late in the race and finished 17th in the feature. A fourth area racer. Lake Odessa's Steve Carter was unable to compete because of a prior commitment. Carter is 13th in points. The IOth annual Christmas in July show with Santa Claus and Big Wheel races will take place this Saturday al Kalamazoo A full NASCAR Winston Series. Super Late Models. Limited Late Models, and Factory Stocks arc included along with the Legacy Cars for no extra admission. All kids under 12 get in free. GALESBURG SPEEDWAY Delton's Gabc High finished third in lhe 300-lap. $10,000 Race of Dixim Enduro last weekend at Galesburg. For High, who will race this Saturday at Kalama/ixt. it was one of his best finishes of lhe entire season. Have a SPORTS STORY? Call... 945-9554 ll.iJltii.wk Ittvilc* h> thr 'lilt jiwmmJ I Lttbiurk k>^1K.lkt'< hlLMtWItl IYcHMTC anti llw inniilmK ail <aw JI■ I aww .kk! ♦•»< ali/ig aifiMiiwnl tlcMgns Division*: Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop Boys 13-15 Boyi 16 and above Giris 15 and above Teux Nam« Team Name Team Name CaptBla Captain Captain 945-9551 Phone tt Phone 0 Phone0 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 HOW. State Street. Hastings NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWN­ SHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concer­ ning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. July 16. 1997. commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charier Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Jacqueline M. Moran for rezoning of property located at 2497 Gun Lake Road, just west of M37/M43 intersection in the Town­ ship. Described as W 4 A of NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec. This property Is currently zoned "R1" Single Family Residen­ tial. The applicant seeks rezoning to the "C2" Commun­ ity Business District. 2. Consideration of the application of Robert Munger for rezoning of properly located at 3250 Quimby Road. Described as: N 1/2 of NE 1/4 LYING N OF E W HWY. SEC 34 3 9. EX CHURCH PROP 10 RDS E & W BY 8 RDS N A S OUT OF NW COR. ALSO EX LOEHR S LANDING. ALS EX BEG AT A PT IN CEN M-43 WHICH IS LOCATED 50 FT W OF SW COR LOEHR S LANDING. SD PT BEING 4.65 FT E AND 442 FT S 1 DEG 11' E FROM N 1/4 POST SD SEC. TH S 1 DEG 11' E 768.76 FT ALONG CEN M-43. TH S 88 DEG 44’ E 708 65 FT TH N 5 DEG 27' W 469 50 FT. TH N 75 DEG 15' 30" E 107.5 FT TH N 10 DEG 40' W 269 05 FT TO S LI SD PLAT TH W 731.4 FT TO BEG. EX COM AT NE COR SEC 34 TH N 89 DEG 01'39" W AL N LI SEC 34 420 85 FT TO A PT ON TRAVERSE LI PODUNK LAKE TH S 50 DEG 59 23" W AL SD TRAVERSE LI 98 2 FT TH S 46 DEG 03' 21" W AL SD TRAVERSE LI 226 32 FT TH S 89 DEG Of 39" E 635 FT M/L TO A PT ON E LI SEC 34 TH NLY 223 FT M/L TO POB This property is currently zoned "RE" Rural Estate Residential District. The applicant seeks rezoning to the "R2" Single Family Resioential District. 3 Consideration of the application of Jack Moren and Calvin Kooiker of property located on the West side of M37. North of Irving Road and South of Whitmore Road. This properly is located North of Pine Haven Estates 41 A 42. The properly is described as: E 1/2 NE FRL 1/2 SEC 6-3-9 EX PLAT OF PINE HAVEN ESTATES 41 AND PLAT OF PINE HAVEN ESTATES 42. this properly is currently zoned "R1" Single Family Residential District. The applicants seek rezoning to the "R2" Single Family Residential District. 4. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 1997/1998 SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM WEST MARSHALL STREET CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION The City of Hastings. Michigan is soliciting bids for its The City of Hastings, Michigan is soliciting bids for con­ annual sidewalk and curb and gutter repair and replace­ crete curb and gutter and drive approach work on West ment program. This work is to be bid on a unit pnee basis Marshall Street. This work is to be bid on a unit price with payment based on field measured in-place quanti­ basis with payment based on field measured in-place ties. The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any quantities. The City of Hastings reserves the right to and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bid propos­ reject any and all bids, to waive any irregularities in the als, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the City's best bid proposals, and to award the bid as deemed to be in the interest, price and other factors considered Sealed bids City’s best interest, price and other factors considered shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk/Treasurer. Sealed bids shall be received at the Office of the City 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 3:30 Clerk/Treasurer. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan p.m. on July 22. 1997 at which time they shall be opened 49058 until 4:00 p.m. on July 22. 1997 at which time they and publicly read aloud. All bids shall be clearly marked shall be opened and publicly read aloud All bids shall be on the outside of the submittal package “Sealed Bid - clearly marked on the outside of the submittal package 1997/1998 Sidewalk and Curb and Gutter”. “Sealed Bid - West Marshall Street Concrete”. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charier Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charier Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinan­ ces and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charier Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charier Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take pari in the discussion on the above proposed amendments BARBARA BEDFORD. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 (616) 948 2194 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 10. 1997 I [ Hastings' Morgan finds success, fun in wrestling | Geraldine Alice Eno WINTER HAVEN. 1WRIDA -Gerladine ■’Geri" Eno, age 76, passed away on Saturday, June 28,1997 at The Meadows Nursing Home in Winter Haven, Florida. Mrs. Eno was born on December 11, 1920, the daughter of Howard and Ethel (Edwards) Haddix. She graduated from Grand Ledge High School. She wa* married to Leonard C. Eno on June 16, 1940 She and her husband operated a lovely home style restaurant for private parties known as "The Evergreen Inn" located in Northwest Lansing; then Leonard became a pilot for Pan American Airlines and they moved to Miami, Florida. In the late 1940’s they returned to Michigan where they established The Builders Supply as pan of the Haddix Lumber Company of Lake Odessa. In the late 1950's they sold their business and returned to Florida. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Terry Ross Eno Mrs. Eno is survived by her husband, Leonard who is a resident of the The Meadows Nursing Home in Winter Haven, Florida; her mother, Ethel Haddix of Lake Odessa; one son, Gary (Deborah) Eno of Vail Colorado; two grandsons, Sean Michael and Kevin James Eno also of Vail, Colorado; one brother, Richard (Gayle) Haddix of Charlotte; seven sisters, Virgilene Hiller of Republic, Missouri, Adie (Don) Eckman of Woodland, Lorna (Roger) Sherman of Taylorsville, Illinois, Patsy (Don) Lenz of Hastings, Janet (Ross) Thomas, Sandy (Melvin) McCloud and Judy (Keith) Warner all of Lake Odessa; and several nieces and July 15,1997 at 2:00p.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church with Pastor Ward Pierce sharing God's word. The church is located east of Lake Odessa on M-50, one-half mile west of Woodbury intersection of M-66, M-43 and M-50. Memorials contributions may be made to ones own church or charity in loving memory of Geraldine Alice Eno. Funeral arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapels of Lake Odessa. NASHVILLE - Herbert C. Yaudes, 79. of Nashville passed away Friday. July 4, 1997 at Pennock Hopital in Hastings. He was born on January 25, 1918 in Battle Creek, the son of Calvin and Ethel (Dilno) Yaudes. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1938. He married Elaine Toby in 1938. She passed away in 1974. He married Ada Skedgell on January 15, 1977 in Nashville. Mr. Yaudes was employed as custodian supervisor for the Battle Creek Schools, retir­ ing in 1977. He also bad been employed at Eaton Manufacturing, Zinn Feed Co.. Kendal) Hardware and Oliver Corp. He was an avrd woodworker and carpenter He also enjoyed gardening, reading, golf and photography. He was also preceded in death by his mother and father, Calvin and Ethel Yaudes and step­ mother. Reva Yaudes. Mr. Yaudes is survived by his wife, Ada; one son, Ronald H. (Wanda) Yaudes of Cary, North Carolina; four step-daughters. Sue (Phil) It hasn't taken RJ. Morgan very long to grasp the sport of wrestling. Morgan. I0. attends North Eastern Elementary Sch h»I and recently completed his first year on the wrestling mats w ith the MILLER’S continued from page 10 ’ Wc wanted that team bad and were able to pull through." Miller said. "It was kind of cool." Next fall, she will attend Cornerstone College in Grand Rapids and plans to play on the softball team there. Miller choose Cornerstone not only for the challenge of reaching that next level in softball, but also lo become closer to her rock, the Lord Jesus Christ. Miller plans to major in secondary education, but also hopes to further her coaching education. For two years. Miller has coached her sister Jamie's elementary baskethall team, a position that has helped her own athletic skills to develop. "It has helped me to look at myself as a player," Miller said. A solid student at Delton-Kellogg (3.3 grade point average). Miller once had lo take a class that her faster was instructing. What could have been a real challenge, turned out to be just fine for Miller. include football, baseball, riding dirt bikes and hanging out with his friends. Come fall, he plans to compete tn the H.Y.A.A. football league in Hastings. Hastings Wrestling Club. His mother. Nancy, says that her son has always been energetic and basically started wrestling to help use up some of that energy. A Group II. 50-pound grappler. Morgan won tournaments al Lakewood. Kenowa Hills and Delton last year and placed second at tournaments in Ionia and Wayland. Al districts, held in Belding. Morgan managed another second place. He then went onto regional*. in Lowell, where he came in fourth overall. Those efforts qualified Morgan for the State tournament Currently, the Hastings’ grappler ranks in the top 12 for his class in the State of Michigan. Someday, down the road, Morgan hopes to cam a spot of the University of Michigan wrestling team, but there arc still plenty of Howard of Vermontville, Janet (Bill) Eastman, Nancy (Orvin) Moore and Lynn (Don) Blakely all of Nashville; 20 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Margaret (Bob) Woods of Battle Creek; one brother. Bob (Donna) Yaudes of Battle Creek; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, July 7, 1997 at lhe Nashville United Methodist Church with Rev. James L. Hynes officiating. Burial took place at Floral Lawn Cemetery in Battle "It was all right, I accd him." Miller explained. A resident of Hickory Comers. Miller once had to choose between Gull Lake High School or De I ton-Kellogg High School. The decision she made appears to be a solid one. "I'm big on commitment and there is a good foundation al Delton." Miller said. "I love Dehon. the teachers are great and I had the opportunity to play on two great teams. matches before that day. Morgan's approach to the sport is very simple, but requires plenty of effort. "f try hard to do my best." RJ. Morgan said when asked about why he has done so well so early. Special wrestling training, for Morgan, comes from his coaches, Mike Scroggins and Denise Redman, and his father. Rod Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapci. Morgan. A coaching career apparently is nol too far down the road for RJ. Morgan. He plans to help train his sister. Brittany, for her first year of wrestling in 1998. Other acuities that Morgan dabbles in QUESTION #15 R.J. Morgan has achieved many top finishes in his first year in wrestling. Now. he hopes his sister, with his help, can do the same (Photo provided) How many sets in outfield reserved area Time is licking in our West Michigan Whilecap trivia contest which runs through the end of July. The 15lh question is as follows: How many scats are in the All Sport Outfield Reserved Seat Section? The first person to answer this question correctly receives four free tickets to an upcoming Whitcaps contest. ContaBt Jim Jensen al 945­ 9554 at the J-Ad Graphics office if you Youngs Classic August 2 The Buzz Youngs Classic golf tournament, sponsored by the Hastings Athletic Boosters, will be at the Hastings Country Club on Saturday. Aug. 2. The four person. 18-hole scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. A $60 fee per golfer, which includes green fees, cart and lunch, is required for the event. Cash prizes are $200 for first. $100 for second. $100 for third and $40 for 10th. Hole-in-One prizes include a one-year lease on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. Door prizes include a Shop Vac. an H.H.S. Century Pass, a color television set. four Michigan Battle Cat tickets, coolers, golf accessories and gift certificates. For reservations, call the Hastings Country Club at (616) 945-2756. know the answer. Best of luck. Now let's play ball! D.A.R.E. to host golf event The Mullenhurst Golf Course will be the site of the First Annual Barry County D.A.R.E> Program Four-Person Golf Scramble on July 26. beginning at 7 a.m. Cost for early registration is $40 per player or $45 on the day of the event. That 2 Golfers s 1o fee includes 18 holes of golf with a power cart, a closest to the pin contest, a long drive competition, food and beverages and a hole­ in-one contest. The winner of the hole-inone event gets a free car. The first place prize is a trip for four to Marsh Ridge or the St. Ives Golf Club. For more information, contact Dick Enyart at lhe Mullenhurst Golf Course (623­ 8383) or Joe Booher (795-9862). Winning in a new league... A group of Hastings boys are participating in the Mid-Michigan Boys Baseball League in the 10 and under age division this summer. The league is made up of teams from all over the mid-Michigan area. The Junior Saxons are currently 10-7. Members of the Junior Saxon squad are (front row, from left) Coach Tony Frith, Michael Newsted, Scott Coleman, Eric Frith, David Slee, Brian McLaughlin. Keeton Rose, Coach Doug Griggs; (back row) Coach Mike McLaughlin. Andrew Mepham. Andrew Vincent. Roy Pritchard. Mike Stonehouse, Brandon Johnson. Kevin Davis, Andy Griggs and Coach Wayne Rose. (Photo provided) THURSDAY Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history. call for samc-day approval. £-£- CommonPoint Mortgage | CASH FAST! 1-800-966-2221 9:30 a.m. Scramble GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE 948 8366 The City jf Hastings municipal sanitary sewer system has recently been extended and is now able to serve a district reach­ ing from West State Street to Star School Road, southerly along Star Schoo) Road to a point approximately 1600 feet north of the south City Limits, and westerly from Star School Road approx­ imately 700 feet along Enterprise Drive. Additional information regarding this utility may be obtained by contacting the Director of Public Services. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058. I < oN-srn CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of lhe City of Hastings will convene on July 22. 1997 at 9JX) a.m. The Board will meet in the City Assessor’s Office. City Hall. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan for the purpose of reviewing and correcting clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact. Eligible taxpayers who have not filed their homestead affidavit may do so at this time. at the City Treasurer’s Office located at 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. To request said application by tele­ phone. please cal) 616-945-2468 between the hours of 8 00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sejxembcr 2. 1997 is the final date for said deferments to be filed with the City Treasurer. This notice is given in accordance with PA503-1982. Judy A. Myers. City Assessor Everil Manshum. City Treasurer g Real • 12 St PER RESIDFMIAI PROPERTIES JULY 25 ■ A VC. 5___________ Prop >1065 On-Site » MR ' Tues July 29 • 4 PM 1621 N Jefferson. Wn US- Sov'tyjs bonds up fo £5,000/ Hastings 1100s st • 3Brr 1 BA OPEN HOUSE lull July 22 • I ■ 5 PV OTHER PROPERTIES TO IOCLUOE: Aesome • <2> BmuMui Lots tr I state ------ ’Auctions1----- MCNTTGAGf SJUX Roburi A. Tromain 1 Associate*. P.C. Is attempting t© collect a debt and any information obtained will bo used kx that purpose MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode in • ho conditions of a mortgage made by DENNIS J GOULD ond LUCINDA GOULD HUSBAND AND WIFE to AAA MORTGAGE ft FINANCIAL CORPORA­ TION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee, dated July 26. 1996. ond recorded on September 26. 1996. in Libor 673 on pogo 836. Borry County Record* Michigan end assigned by soic mor­ tgagee to CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION by an assignment dated July 26. 1996. ond recorded on April 24. 1997. in Liber 692. on poge 278. Barry County Record*. Michigan on which mortgoge there is claimed to be duo ot the date hereof the sum of sixty five thoutnd five hundred ninety five ond 97-100 Dollars (S65.595 97) including interest ot 16.050% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case modo and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some port of them, al public vendue, at tho Borry County Courthouse Hostings Ml. at 11:00 a m on August 7 1997. Soid promises ore situated in CITV OF HASTINGS Borry County Michigan and ore described os THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE EAST 57 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF SEC TION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER. THENCE WEST 440 FEET THENCE NORTH FROM THE CENTER OF THE ROAD 675 FEET. THENCE EAST 400 FEET THENCE SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 12 months from tho dote of such sole Doted: June 26. 1997 CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain 8 Associates P C 40) South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birminghom Ml 48009 6616 (7-24) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEWS PUBLIC NOTICE 9s • (2l Homes wiei 1 AOsohde Wide P^eon • Home Bane OeeS ’t REWARD! Unsold School Sewing Machines , • SINGER HEAVY DUTY SCHOOL MODEL SEWING MACHINE orders were £ placed in anticipation of large public sales. Due to budget cuts these machines remain unsold. These machines must be sold! All machines offered have the Singer Nationwide Warranty. These machines have front drop-in bobbins ind sew on all fabrics: Levis, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl. silk. EVEN SEW ON LEATHER • A0S0H1H Home K^amaaoo * AhsoMe Oaei Sar-yx • i3> Homes Sajna. These machines arc new. with factory warranty, with Singer School Model you just set the machine and sec magic happen. Straight sewing. Zig-zag. buttonholes(any size), invisible blind-hem. monogram, satin stitch.embroidery. applique, sew-on buttons and snaps, topstitch. elastic stitch, zippers, all of this and more, for professional or school ruom sewing, without the need of old fashioned cams or programmers. Machines are new and in factory cartons. While quantities last. ■ AosoiuW Gorgeous Tn-Le^l Home MarceSus |1 1- 2. L. 24 HR AUCTION HOTLINE 800-272-6094 mto. « Bmgr-fc. Ml o n a nuil <* ta» .. ............................................. ...m.m. ’ li’» the per leu opportunity tor 4th 5th. and Nh grjJc uuJcni- u.a>. Dcfurtmcnt DC <!»• treasury Barry County is requesting quotes from qualified contractors to demolish and remove the former Delton Locomotive Works building located at 120 Maple St., Delton, Ml. Additional information may be obtained at the Barry County Administrators office, 220 W. State St, Hastings, Ml, 616-948-4891. Quotes are requested on or before July 21,1997. TJ—TT OB Your Checks are Welcome! 1 Day Only! Layaways Accepted! Limited Quantities! o With Ad Place: B 1JO (Without This Ad S329") Brookside Motor Inn 1560 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, Michigan Date & Time: Monday, July 14,1997 • 2 to SERGERS ALSO 11 \lL.\lil E Clip & Save ■rQ Q Q Q Q 6 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 10. 1997 — Page 13 Schools burst into song at end of academic year Spring vocal music performances were conduclcd al Pleasanlvicw Elementary and lhe Hastings Middle School just before the end of the 1996-97 academic year. Pleasanlvicw first- and second-graders performed "Stone Soup " The third-, founhand fifth-graders sang "Tall Tales and Heroes " The choirs of the sixth, seventh and eighth grades performed a variety of songs, from the musical “Grease." from gospel rock Amy Grant. Native Amcncans and “Agnus Dci.“ The groups performed under the direction of Andrea Large. The seventh grade choir brings the message 'Al Shlosha D'Varim," meaning "The world is sustained by three things . truth, justice and peace." The eighth grade choir and dancers perform "Chang-chang-changity-chang shi bop," a selection from "Grease." LEGAL !NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS d*foult hot b**n mod* in th* t*rm» ond condition* of o certain mortgage mod* by D*nni* M St in* o singl* rron ond Cortni* D R**l o »rngl* women Mortgagor* to Woodhom* Mor tgoQ* Corporation a Michigan corporation Mor fgog** doted th* 4th day of June A.D 1993 ond recorded in the Office of the Register of Deed* for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan on the 8th doy of June A.D in 1993 in lib*r 573 on Pog ed 883 889 which »o<d mortgage i* now held by TRAVERSE MORTGAGE CORPORATION a Michigan Corporation and WHEREAS the amount claimed to be due on sod mortgage o* of th* date of this notice the turn of Sixth Thou»and Two Hundred Thirteen and 22 100 dollar* (560 213 22) for principal and interest ond. WHEREAS no Wit or proceeding* at low or m (equity hove been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgoge or any port thereof ond default having b*en mode whereby the power of •ale contained m said mortgoge hat become operative NOW THEREFORE by virtue of the power of vale contained in sod mortgage ond pur*uant to the statute of tho State of Michigan in such cose mode and provided NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday , the 3t»t doy of July 1997 at 2 00 o clock in the afternoon local time »oid mortgoge will be foreclosed at a tale of public action to the highest bidder ot the eo»t door of the Courthouse in the Ci­ ty of Hastings County of Borry and State of Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit ; Court in sold County), of the premises described in void mortgoge or so much thereof a* may be . necessary to pay tho amount duo as aforesaid on (soid mortgage with the interest thereon at eight percent (8%) per annum and all legal costs charges ond expenses including the attorney foe allowed by low. ond also any sums which may be paid by th* und*rsign*d necessary to protect it* interest in the premise* '■ Tho premises described m soid mortgoge ore ot .'follow* Property situated in the Township of - Assyria County of Borry State of Michigan to wit THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS ; LOCATED IN ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP BARRY COUN Ty. STATE OF MICHIGAN AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS AU THAT PART OF THE EAST 12 OF THE SOUTHWEST I 4 OF SECTION 26 TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD EXCEPT THE WEST 295 FEET THEREOF ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST I 4 OF SECTION 26 TOWN I NORTH RANGE 7 WEST THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID IAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST t 4 773 FEET JHENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID WEST LINE. 295 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING 1HENCE EAST 426 FEET THENCE NORTH PARALLEL (yviTH SAID WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST I 4 A DISTANCE OF 365 FEET MORE <3R LESS TO THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD 1HENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID ^CENTERLINE. 518 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT JWHtCH LIES EAST 295 FEET FROM SAID WEST LINE ©F THE EAST 1 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 4 THENCE J^OUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE 659 FEET SHORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING AT THE INTERSEC ►ITION OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH I 4 LINE OF SEC JT1ON 26 TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST WITH WE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH I 4 LINE 234 >EET, MORE Ofl LESS TO A POINT WHICH LIES •NORTH 1767 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID •SECTION 26 THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 30 ‘MINUTES WEST 362 FEET THENCE NORTHEASTER JlY 311 FEET MOhF OR LESS TO A POINT IN SAID CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD WHICH LIES NOR •THWESTERLY 314 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGIN >1NG THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 314 FEET TO THE •PLACE OF BEGINNING • SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND xfGRESS TO LANDS LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJA .TENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL OVER •THAT PART OF THE EAST 20 FEFT TO THE WEST 741 JFEET OF THE EAST 1 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 4 OF ^SECTION 26 TOWN 1 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST EX 'TENDING FROM THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD 4OUTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1500 >EET OF SAID EAST 1 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST I 4 OF .•SECTION 26 ; SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC AND OF •ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN ANY PART .Thereof taken used or deed for street 7IOAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES • Commonly known os 9450 Jone* Rood Bellevue Ml . The redemption period shall be one year from the dote of such sole • Doted June 19 1997 TRAVERSE MORTGAGE .CORPORATION Assignee ol Mortgage •CHARLES A FORREST JR •Attorney for Traverse Mortgoge Corporation ?703 E. Court St Flint Ml 48503 'Telephone 1810) 238 4030 ’•THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO ^COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED .•WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE • (7 17) The 55-member sixth-grade choir sings a Native American song that teaches "The Earth is our mother; we must take care of her ‘ Brian Donnini and Laura Dipert are on drums while Danielle Wayland plays the — aracas. FAIR, continued from page 1 At ihc grandstand, country star Ken Mellons, the featured performer for the fair, will be in concert dunng (he evening at 7:30 Wednesday will be Senior Citizens Day and Children's Day All seniors can get in for just half pnee until 5 p.m.. while kids under 12 get in free. Starting Wednesday s activities will be Youth horse judging in the Hor^c Arena at 8 a.m and youth beef judging at 9. followed by adult beef showmanship. The 4 H rabbit skillathon will be presented at 0 al the Rabbit Bam There will be a kids' pedal pull al I p.m. around the garden area behind Banquet Hall. A professional rodeo is planned for 2 p.m. at the grandstand, with tickets for $5 for adults and children 12 and under free. The karaoke semifinals will be in the Variety Tent at 7 p.m and the professional rodeo will be presented again at 8. with tickets al $7 each Open class goals will open Thursday at 9 a.m.. followed by youth dairy and open class judging at the Show Arena. Horse Young Clovers will in the Horse Arena at 11, followed by horse games and contests. The small animal sale will be held at 6 p.m. at the Show Arena. The Motocross races will be offered at (he grandstand for $7 tickets. Friday will be Ladies Day and Barry County Farm Bureau Day. Ladies will pay $1.50 admission until noon. Their free program will be al 10 a.m. at the Variety Tent. The livestock fashion show will take place al 8:30 a.m. in the Show Arena. Youth draft horse judging will be at 9. followed by open class in the Horse Arena. The annual livestock sale will be conducted al I p.m. in the Show Arena. The evening's entertainment will include a tractor pull al lhe grandstand (admission $8) and karaoke contest finals at the Variety Tent, with over $1,000 in prize money to be awarded. The last day of the fair. Saturday. July 19. will include a full day of activities. The Show of Champions will be at 8:30 a.m. at the Show Arena, followed by a draft horse pull at 9. The State Shorthorn Show and safety tractor contest both will start at 11, followed by antique tractor pulls at the grandstand at noon free of charge. The Youth Fair Awards Celebration, sponsored by J Ad Graphics, will be in (he Variety Tent at 12:30 p m., with photo taking to follow. The livestock skillathon will be held al 2 p.m. al Picnic Pavilion. The Hastings Car Club will have its special "Cruisin' to the Fair" event from 3 to 8 p.m. Adult beef showmanship will be al 3 p.m. in the Show Arena, followed by open class beef and 4-H youth games. The annual True Valuc/Jimmy Dean Country Showdown contest will take place at 4 p.m. at (he Variety Tent. Capping off Fair Week will be a demolition derby at the grandstand at 8 p m Saturday. July 19. Cost will be $6 TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FINEVIEW ACRES ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of repaving 2500 feet of existing paved roads tn Fmeview Acres Plat (the "Improvements") from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area m the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its inten­ tion to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assess­ ment district of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County. Soldiers and farmers work together to find a pot and a fire to make "Stone Soup" hot. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BASELINE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-97 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of Chip and Double Seal of Baseline Road between Uldriks Drive and just east of Collier Avenue (the “Improvements") frem record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area m the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district Those parcels on Baseline Road, more particularly described as follows: 08-009-032-035-10 08 009 032-036-00 08 009 032 037 00 08 009-033-004 10 08 009-033 004 20 08 009 033-004-30 08-009-033 004-40 Those parcels in the Fmeview Acres Plat, more particularly described as folio vs Lots t and 2 and 13 through 36. inclusive of the Plat of Fmeview Acres, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 52. in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on July 25. 1997 at 6 30 o'clock p m . at the Township Hall Fire Station. 13555 M-37 Battle Creek Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other mat­ ters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination EXTRA COPIES Pleasantview third-, fourth- and fifth-graders sing a selection from "Tall Tales and Heroes" that suggests that "Lumberjacks are tough until they become weepy for delicious flapjacks." PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10 - WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING 08-009-033-004-50 08-009-033-005-00 08 009-033-006-00 08 009-032-034-10 08-009-032-034-20 08-009-032-035-00 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on July 25. 1997. at 7 00 o'clock p m at the Township Hall/Ftre Station. 13555 M-37. Battle Creek. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements the proposed special assessment district, and all other mat­ ters relating to said improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10 . WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated July 1. 1997 Dated July 1 June Doster. Clerk Township of Johnstown 1997 June Doster. Clerk Township of Johnstown �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 10. 1997 Court News Andrew D. Nelson. 17. of Wayland, was scheduled for a July 10 hearing on a motion to throw out a charge of escape from jail and a July 21 trial on that charge. k 12-year-old Nashville girl remains in cntical condition at Butterworth Hospital after being airlifted from a car-van acadent on Assyria Road. Children hurt in two car crash Hospital in Grand Rapids with serious injuries. Katie Clark was listed in critical condition Wednesday afternoon at the inten­ sive care unit at Butterworth Amy was discharged Saturday. The driver and passengers Heather Clark. II. Christopher Clark. 6, Emily Clark. 8. and Michael Reid. 14. all were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where they were treated and released. Wilkins also was treated at Pennock and released. State Police troopers said the accident remains under investigation. Six Nashville children were injured, two of them seriously, in a two-car accident on Assyria Road last Thursday evening. Troopers from the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police said the crash occurred after a car driven by Christopher Charles Wilkins. 19. of Hastings, failed to slop for a stop sign on Bivens Road and collided with another vehicle, driven on Assyria Road by Gary Clark. 55. of Nashville. Police said Clark's car was spun sideways by (he impact and it rolled several times, coming lo rest in a field. Passengers Katie Clark. 12. and Amy Clark. 10. were air lifted to Butterworth Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I anil A (alidt ii //<■//> Wanted I ar Salt BABYSITTER: 2-3 days per week in our Hastings home for 4yr old and 2mo old boys. Occassionally for 4yr old girl also Dad works days, mom works nights and needs some sleep. $50 per week, must be over 18. non-smoker and very dependable. References are a must and will be checked. Call Sara al 948-0128 or leave message.___________________ FOR SALE: ANTIQUE PIANO AND FIVE PEWS. Can be seen at 54 Wellman Road, Woodland. FERRELLGAS IS IN NEED OF A part-time driver. Some nights and weekends. Will train. CDL required for job but not application. School bus driven, retirees, farmen encouraged lo apply. Apply at 1480 w. Green Street, Hastings, 1-800-982-0252_____________ FERRELLGAS IS LOOK­ ING FOR a Maintenance person. Will be respinsiblc for yard, regular activities and tank painting, willing to work some nights (after 6:00pm) and weekends. To apply, 1480 w. Green Street, Hastings, 1-800-982-0252_____________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl, Freeport, MI EOE HELP WANTED Dental Hygentist Wanted for a new high-tech office great staff and fun patients. Sterilization assis­ tant clean's and stock's your treatment room. Part time and great pay for the right person. In care of the Hastings Reminder, Ad • 538 P.O.Box 188 Hastings, Mi 49058__________________ HELP WANTED: POSI­ TIONS AVAILABLE 1000 stuffed envelopes equals $500 no gimmicks high earning potential guaranteed. Start today. Call 962-0351 24 hrs. HOUSE KEEPER WANTED: Working coup.e looking for dependable and thorough person to clean their home. Weekly, long term employment Call 8am-5pm, (616)945-5588 ask for Dcnyse or after 5pm, (616)948-4326.______________ MATURE WOMEN TO CARE for my four children in my home three days a week. 6am-6pm, no weekends. Must have car and references. 616-948-8978 _______________ RN STAFF EDUCATION POSITION AVAILABLE al skilled nursing facility. Long­ term care, background preferred along with Trained The Trainer certification. Salaray negotiable, excellent benefits and retire­ ment Please send resume to: Evergreen Manor 111 Evergreen Rd., Battle Creek, or apply in person between 8am-5pm, M-F. Join Evergreen Manor today. EEOC. SALES • FULL OR part time, great pay plus bonus. Limited experience needed. 1-888-432-2913._____________ SYSTEMS OPERATOR Local manufacturing company looking for a professional candi­ date with AS400 experience. Full time long term position in Hastings. Need resumes imme­ diately Manpower of Hastings, 127 North Market, Hastings, Mi 49058 616 948-3000 E.O.E. / a\l A / amid REWARD: LOST, WHITE GERMAN SHEPARD, female. In the vicinity of Quimby and Tanner Lake Rd. Call (616)948-3743. । natian 1993 JAMBOREE MOTOR­ HOME, like brand new, 10,000 miles, 460 engine, anti-lock brakes, 2 Queen size and 1 3/4 size bed, loaded with extras. $31,500. Can be seen behind King's Music Center, downtown Hastings Kt al / \lah ATTENTION GOLFERS! Next lo Hastings Country Club, 1531 Liberty Lane, Cherry Hills Estates, immmediate posses­ sion, Immaculate condomi­ nium, carpeted 2-3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, beautiful kitchen, family room, bar, office, 2 car garage, lots of closets A storage. By owner 616-948-9359 WANTED: Private party v ill pay cash for your home, lot or acreage. 616-948-8213 GARDENER SEEKING WORK. 616-945-9712, ask for Mary I <•/ K< hi DELTON/HASTINGS AREA: Private, very nice, 1 bedroom home with garage. AU new interior, park-like setting, convenient kracation on M-43.1 or 2 adults, no children, no pets, no smoking, utilities, $450 a month plus deposit 616-664-4983. Salianal \d\ $529 WEEKLY, mailing company letters from home, many positions available, easy, no experience needed, free info, call American Publishers. 1-800-426 3026, ext. 1400 24 hrs thank }an CARD OF THANKS To Dr. Wildren, Emergency Room, I.C.U. at Pennock Hospi­ tal; to Drs. Davidson, Patzelt, Surgical I.C.U. and Nurses al Blodgett, Grand Rapids; to all the churches for their prayers. To my families, friends, and neigh­ bors for their cards, calls and visits. Rick Rn^nguez H aim d ALASKAN HUSKY PUPPIES: Wormed and first shots, blue eyes, blue and brown eyes, brown eyes; S100-S175. Pager 1-800-802-1313, Clarksville.__________________ BEAGLE, 3-5 YEARS, neutered, male, needs hunting home, all shots current, 616-795-3998_______________ HARD TO COME BY Citron Cockatoo, tame and friendly. Call (616)891-9921. BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. AU makes A models, over 30 yean experience. Cail 1-888-498-9137/616-948-9137 BAY WASH PRESSURIZED power cleaning. Servicing west­ ern Michigan. For your free esti­ mate call 616-891-2319. EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Doo Vetter, 795-7830____________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, stump grinding, re sonable rates, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randscn. 616-945-2545. PAINTING HOUSES, BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING,etc. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. CaU Randson Hesterly Painting and Tree 616-945-2545. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, aU workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message PERSON WANTED to own and operate retail candy store in the Hastings area. Low invest­ ment For information call Mrs. Burden's Gourmet Candy Company, Dallas, TX (972)991-8239. Mahdi llaini \ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. / ar Sah \uininali\ c 1984 CAMERO BERLINETTA white, V-8. automatic, runs good, excellent motor, always starts, original owner, rare find, priced tn sell. S2.225. Call 616-664-4983 (Pine Lake). CUSTOM BUILT 1955 FORD 3/4 too 4x4, newer drive trair, lift kit. Runs and dnves excel­ lent. Solid body ready for paint Utile work left Must sell, $1,200 OBO. Call 616-965-2165. Garage Sah 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE, 10277 Brickyard Road. Delton. July 101112th from 9:00am-6:00pm. Canning supplies, pressure cooker, deep fryer, gnddle, dishes, pots-npans, tcapcts, chair, rug cleaning machine, sheets, blankets, hard cover Reader's Digest book, weight bench and weights, clothes from size 3 to large women and mens, games, puzzles and many odds and ends, new things added each day. Michael J Baker. 24. of Hastings was sentenced to jail and unsuccessfully dis­ charged for violating his probation and steal­ ing beer from a storage trailer. McDowell pointed out that Baker's origi­ nal pre-sentence report in 1995 said he was on a downward spiral to prison. "At this lime, it would appear the proba­ tion officer was correct in his assessment of Mr Baker, as he appears before the court again." she said. McDowell added that Baker has drifted in and out of employment and residences and that lhe probation officer said probation would not be meaningful for Baker. "There's not much left to do. but send him to jail." McDowell said of Baker. Baker’s attorney. Michael McPhillips. said there is no question Baker’s difficulties have an sen from alcohol use and that his offenses have been alcohol related or induced in some way by alcohol. He said Baker is currently attending Alco­ holics Anonymous classes and says he will continue to do so after release from jail. He asked lhe court to impose no more than six months in jail on his new offense and 12 months with credit for lhe probation violation. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Baker. "It's sad to see someone throw their life away for alcohol, and it appears to me that's what you've done. He also warned Baker that if he came back again. "I'm not going to waste lhe taxpayers money by housing you in the jail anymore. I'm through working with you." He sentenced Baker on the probation viola­ tion to nine months in jail with credit for 175 days served. On the larceny charge. Baker was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 23 days served. Upon his re­ lease. he will be discharged from probation. DRAIN, continued from page I "The majority of the water that caused this problem is Allegan's water. Patterson Road is county line. It's still Barry County, inter­ county drain." Shaffer said. County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said a drainage ditch previously served ’that area, but that Barry County residents opened il for a channel so they could get their boats on Gun Lake. "That (channel) creates lhe area for the' fallout, the sediment etc. Without that (channel) it would have washed into the lake and not been a problem. For lhe people that live there, it's going to cost them extra dol­ lars right now. but they may be paying a price to have that boat channel there and having access to the boat channel," Bailey said. In other business Tuesday morning, the board • Ustened to Commissioner Burd report that Allegan County seems receptive to jointly hiring a coordinator to organize ef­ forts to combat gypsy moths. * "Obviously anything we do is going to be geared toward next spring," he said. Spraying programs will have to be assessed lo affected property owners, he. noted. Commissioner James also mentioned again that there are steps homeowners can be doing and she noted that the local Coopera­ tive Extension office in Hastings has free in­ formation about it. • Heard a report from James that citizens and businesses are being helped by the Silent Observer program. She reminded everyone to call 1-800-310-9031 to report a crime and said it is not necessary for the caller to give a name. She said donations to help fund the nonprofit program may be made by sending a check to Silent Observer. P.O. Box 27. Hastings, Mich. 49058. • Approved a three-year contract with the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Au­ thority to provide self-insurance protection for property and liability. This year's contri­ bution is $194,900, which includes a 2 per­ cent increase over last year’s cost. Commis­ sioner Burd said. In the contract, the Michi­ gan Municipal Risk has the authority to in­ crease the cost by a maximum of 3 percent each year. • Heard Yankee Springs Township Super­ visor George London talk about lhe progress being made to convert county road A-42 (Chief Noonday Road) into a stale "heritage road" from lhe 131 expressway to M-43. Ozzie Parks, former Maple Valley School District superintendent, has been hired as co­ ordinator of the project by Allegan and Barry's road commissions and the three (ownships involved (Wayland. Rutland and Yankee Springs). London said. An A-42 Committee and Parks have com­ pleted a report on lhe project and have sub­ mitted it to the Michigan Department of Transportation London also praised the ef­ forts of the Gun Lake and Hastings chambers and (he Economic Development Committee and Commissioner Sandy James. He also thanked the County Board for its resolution of support for the project. "It looks good and maybe Chief Noonday Road will become a heritage road within a few months." London said. • Spent $3,300 from the Diverted Felons Fund to purchase hearing impaired equip­ ment to bring the county into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Planning on cleaning me garage? Get rid of useful, but no longer needed items through a Banner Classified. Call 945-9554. Delton youth charged in theft of UPS package A 19-year-old Delton man is scheduled for a July 16 preliminary examination for the theft of a UPS package containing medical equipment. Larry D. Falls is charged with larceny over $100 for the April theft. Michigan State Police troopers said the victim told them a package shipped via UPS was supposed lo arrive at his home in the 5600 block of Reece Road in Hope Town­ ship. containing surgical equipment used in heart by-pass and catheter procedures He said an operation had to be postponed because lhe equipment was missing. The equipment was described as a Heparin Monitor brand of a “bcmochron." with an estimated value of be­ tween $3,500 and $5,000 The victim said he thought the package had probably been lost or incorrectly deliv­ ered until a neighboring landlord said in May he had seen a man stealing (he package im­ mediately after it was delivered. The landlord told troopers he had seen Falls follow the delivery truck onto lhe Reece Road property and was standing around looking lo see if anyone was watch­ ing. He told troopers he never actually saw Falls lake or carry the package though, as his vision was obscured by trees and bushes. The landlord then spoke to two people looking to rent a neighboring house from him and they told him they saw Falls take the package. One of them said she knew it was Falls and provided a description of him. Michigan State Police detectives said they interviewed Falls earlier this month and ex­ plained the investigation to him and told, him that three people had seen him take the package. Detectives said Falls considered the situation and asked to have 30 minutes be-’ fore meeting detectives in Delton. Detectives agreed to the request, but at the end of the; half-hour. Falls contacted them and denied; taking the package. Detectives said the female witness post-: lively identified Falls from 30 male class­ males. after they showed her a two-year-old • Delton-Kellogg High School yearbook with the students' names covered up. Falls was arrested by Prairieville Town-: ship police officers last Thursday POLICE B€AT: Hastings man cited as disorderly HASTINGS — Hastings City Police cited a Hastings man for being a disorderly person following a July 5 incident in lhe 1200 block of Star School Road. Police said they received a report that John W. Laurent. 30. had attempted to shoot a neighbor's dog with a bow and arrow. After police arrived, they found Laurent traveling east toward an open field in back of his home. They said Laurent was running through the brush carrying something and what appeared to be a holster on his hip. Police said in a loop on what was determined to be a tool belt was what appeared to be a hatchet, which Laurent was holding to prevent it from falling out as he ran. Because Laurent was running almost directly toward police, officers said they drew their guns and ordered him to stop. Police said Laurent then removed the hatchet from a tool belt on his hip. After officers again ordered him to drop the hatchet, Laurent raised it slightly before tossing it a short distance away. Police forced Laurent to the ground after he did not comply with orders lo do so. Witnesses told police Laurent had been drinking and was disarmed by a neighbor before being able to shoot the dog. Man arrested in domestic violence BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff's deputies are seeking a charge of domestic violence against a 37-year-old Hastings man. following a July 3 incident in the 8100 block ofS Bedford Road Deputies said the victim told them the suspect became angry with her after she returned around 10:45 p.m. with their children after shopping with her mother. She said the suspect called her names, slapped her and grabbed her around the throat. Deputies said they found marks on the victim's neck consistent with being grabbed there. The victim's daughter confirmed her version of events to deputies. The suspect told police the victim had begun screaming al him after she returned to the home. He said when he got out of his chair, the victim kicked him on the inside of his leg and that if he had hit her it was only in self-defense. Two charged with domestic violence HASTINGS — Two Hastings residents have been charged with domestic violence following a July 3 incident in lhe 300 block of W. Court Street. Hastings City Police said Wendy M. Lambert. 25. told them she and Dennis C. Kordelewski, 35. had continued an argument from the previous evening. She said Kordelewski had pushed her into a door and grabbed her by the throat. Lambert also told police Kordelewski had tned to flush pills of hers down the toilet and that she hit him in the face several times lo get him to stop. Police said Kordelewski told them Lambert had tried to push her way by him and when he grabbed her by the shoulders she ran into the door. He also said Lambert had hit him with her fist, but denied grabbing her by the throat. Police requested charges against both Kordelewski and Lambert, saying it did not appear either was acting only in self-defense. Both are scheduled for a July 22 pre-trial conference. Grand Rapids man cited for fireworks MIDDLEVILLE — A 43-year-old Grand Rapids man was cited by Middleville police for possession of illegal fireworks, following a traffic stop June 28 on M-37 near Arlington Court. Police said they stopped the vehicle for failing to signal for a lane change. Officers ob­ served lhe two passengers to be intoxicated and asked the driver if there were open in­ toxicants in the car. When the driver said he wasn't sure, officers asked the two passengers to step from lhe vehicle, where they found open beer boules. Police then checked the mink of lhe vehicle and said they found a large quantity of illegal fireworks. Police said there were 38 bulk fireworks, firecrackers, bottle rockets, M­ 1000 quarter-slicks of dynamite, several mortar-style projectiles and other flying and exploding pieces. The two passengers, a 36-year-old Grand Rapids man and a 40-year-old Grand Rapids man, were cited for having open intoxicants. Man and cow injured in accident YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Grand Rapids man suffered minor injuries July 4 after his car struck a cow on Patterson Road north of Chief Noonday Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Michael J. Varano. 56. was south bound on Patterson when he struck the cow which had entered the roadway. Deputies said Varano suffered a small cut from glass, but refused treatment. The cow was also injured in accident, deputies said. Two hurt in motorcycle accident CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — Two Hastings residents were injured following a motorcycle accident July 5 at lhe intersection of Coals Grove and Wellman roads. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Dan E. Lipstraw. 45. was east bound on Coals Grove Road when he slowed to make a nght turn onto Wellman Road. Lipstraw's motorcycle entered some loose gravel, causing the cycle to slide out of his control, tip over and skid about 21 feet. Witnesses told deputies Lipstraw was traveling at a safe speed to make lhe turn and blamed the accident on lhe gravel. Lipstraw and his passenger. Mathew A. Lipstraw. 11. were transported by Lakewood Ambulance to Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. Golf scramble to benefit DARE MIDDLEVILLE — A four-person golf scramble will be held al 7 a.m. Saturday, July 26 at Mullenhurst Golf Course to benefit DARE programs in Barry County. Early registration is $40 per player and registration the day of the scramble is $45 per player. The registration fee includes 18 holes with a power cart, closest-to-pin contest, long drive competition. food and beverages and a hole-in-one-contest for a free car. All proceeds go to DARE programs operated by lhe Hastings Police Department, Middleville Police Department and Bany County Sheriff's Department. All checks should be made payable to: Officer Joseph Booher-DARE program. Middleville Police Department. 100 East Mam Street. Middleville. Ml 49333. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-07-17.pdf 32de4219d5fa803073398b2721ce8d70 PDF Text Text U.S. farmers face threats A pictorial look at county fair See Page 2 See Page 3 Ice cream social benefits museum See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 - HjJ inga hli»l 1, ' I'vjr. 121 *. Church St. Hastings, Ml 1*.’J HASTINGS ANNER THURSDAY. JULY 17. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 29 News Briefs It’s up to county on City Hall sale Dance proceeds to help fight CF by David T. Young Editor The sale of City Hall to Barry County is very close to a done deal. The Hastings City Council Monday night authorized the mayor and clerk to sign a pur­ chase agreement in which the county will pay $425,000. All that's needed now is for the county to approve the deal, which could be done as early as its next meeting July 22. The city, in the agreement, retains the right of first refusal if the county decides to sell the City Hall building and parking lot al the comer of Broadway and State Street within five years. However, the county will have no restrictions if it wishes to sell the house and property immediately to the west on State Street, which the city now rents out. That house and property now is zoned commercial. The date of the sale tentatively has been set for Oct. 28. but city officials said they don't think they'll be able to vacate the cur­ rent City Hall building until July I next A ’Super Dance" to help fight cystic fibrosis will be held from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. July 19. al the Nashville VFW Music from the 1930s. '40s, ‘50s and ‘60s will be presented. There also will be prizes, a 50-50 drawing and food. "Join the thousands of people who are helping to fight cystic fibrosis," said Judy Hook, chairwoman of the local campaign. Together, we can make cys­ tic fibrosis history." Cost will be $3 per person and $5 per couple. For more information, call 852-9655. Blue Lake jazz group to visit The Blue Lake Jazz Ensemble will perform at an outdoor concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The concert, sponsored by the Thor­ napple Arts Council of Barry County, is open to the public free of charge. The ensemble includes young musi­ cians from several states and includes Jason Constantine from Woodland, who plays baritone saxophone. The group re­ cently returned from a three-week tour of Europe, with stops in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy. The visiting musicians will be stay­ ing with hosts for one night in Barry County in houses in Hastings, Mid­ dleville and Lake Odessa. The concert program will include se­ lections such as "In a Mellow Tone," "Manteca," "Red Beans A Rice." "St. Thomas." Louisiana Be-Bop." "Any Dude’ll Do." "Lemondrop" and "Harlem Air Shaft." Bill McFarlin is music director for the jazz ensemble. The Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is lo­ cated north of Muskegon. Used book sale 15 July 25-26 The Hastings Public Library's annual used book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. July 25, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 26. Thousands of titles are expected to be for sale under the tent on the courthouse lawn. The library still is accepting used books in good condition, but asks that no encyclopedias nor textbooks be do­ nated. Charlton Park sots Civil War Muster Historic Charlton Park s annual Civil War Muster is planned for Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20. The focus this year will be on the 19th century mourning ritual and the 1864 battle of North Anna. Va.. which involved 88.000 Union and 53'000 Confederate soldiers, with both suffering more than 2,500 casualties. The Charlton Park buildings will be open at 10 a.m. both days and the activ­ ities. which include an Army parade and march, will start at 11:15. The re-enac­ tors will do battle beginning at 1:30 p.m. Saturday evening highlights will in­ clude a dance with the Brook Farm String Band and an artillery/infantry fir­ ing and candle lantern battlefield tour from 9 to 10:30 p.m. A service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Village Church. Visitors should be prepared to hike a short distance to the Army camps and battlefield. Admission is $4 for adults 16 and older. SI for children ages 5 to 15. For more information, call Chariton Park at 945-3775. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two PRICE 50* Country at the county fair Country music star Kan Meilons (tar rignt) from Nashville, Tenn , was the guest star performer at the grandstand Tuesday night at the Barry County Fair. The 145th annual fair will conclude this Saturday night. year The city plans to move into what is now the MainStreet Savings Bank at the comer of Stat.- and Michigan Avenue. MainStreet. which in turn is moving into a new facility under construction on Wcg Stale Street be­ tween Wendy's and Subway, won't be able to move out until a month later than planned earlier. Todd Harding, chief executive officer of MainStreet. asked the city in a letter Monday night to extend its date of vacating the build­ ing from Feb. 1 to March I, 1998. Mayor Frank Campbell said he's worried that letting Main Street vacate its current building later. "I'm concerned because we've got a lot of projects coming up next spring." he said, such as Mayor Exchange Day. a date when "naturally we'd want to show off our new City Hall." City Manager Howard Penrod. said that regardless of the delay. "It’s unlikely that we'll be in the new City Hall by June, more likely July." Before they can move into the new facil­ ity. city officials and employees, including police, will need to have it renovated to ac­ commodate city functions, and that’s not likely to take less than four months. Penrod suggested that when visiting digni­ taries come to Hastings next May. they take a tour of the new City Hall while it's still undergoing renovations. Of MainStreet's letter, the city manager said, "1 think it's a reasonable request. Essen- See SALE continued on page 3 City seeks accord on utility extension by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings w:II negotiate with Rutland and Hastings Charter Township of­ ficials to try to reach agreement on how the city uniformly can extend water and sewer to properties in the townships. The Hastings City Council Monday pight authorized City Manager Howard Penrod and City Attorney Stephanie Fckkes to iiave the three-way talks. Penrod said Hastings Town­ ship Supervisor Richard Thomas has agreed to negotiate and Rutland Township Supervi­ sor Robert Edwards has said he will let the city know about his feelings soon. The move is prompted by requests to ex­ tend utilities to the proposed Wal-Mart pro­ ject in Rutland Township and to the Michi­ gan Department of Transportation mainte­ nance facility in Hastings Township. These requests come just after the city and Hastings Township, after extensive talks, finally reached agreement on extending city water and sewer to the new Star Elementary School just outside the city limits. At the heart of the issues is the townships' fear of the city annexing nearby properties outside its boundaries and the city's fears of giving away services too cheaply to outside customers and over stressing its own capac­ ity. Rutland officials are asking for the same deal Star Elementary recently got for water (double the rates charged in the city) and a 100.000 gallons per day capacity for the township, as provided for in an agreement made in 1992. However, it is this sewer agreement that creates an issue. "This is a different interpretation of the 1992 agieemcnt than what the city adminis­ tration holds." Penrod said in a communica­ tion to council members. "It is our opinion that the service district is specifically defined by the agreement. The 100,000 gallons per day was approved and confined for the benefit of the approved area only. The city has no obligation to approve any additional service area under the terms of the 1992 agreement." Edwards, in a letter to the council, said the estimated sewage flow in gallons per day for the area to be served is about 4,000 gallons. "I believe the proposed expansion of the service area will not cause the daily projected sewage flow from the township to exceed 100.000 gallons per day. calculated on a 30­ day average basis." he said. The city manager said that with requests coming from both neighboring townships, it is necessary to formulate a policy to cover them uniformly and to the satisfaction of all parties. He said the goal of the three-way talks would be to establish some kind of urban service area "to serve the growing Hastings area with utilities and other services. "If all of us arc able to reach a general agreement, we can use this... to cover spe­ cific service areas as required, and can deal with individual requests as they arise, with­ out difficulty." Penrod added. "There is the added advantage that the agreements would be uniform for all potential customers in the area. If we do the job right, everyone will pay their fair share and will be treated with equal consideration, regardless of what tax jurisdiction they live in." The addition of Wal-Mart to the drama is the most recent development. Representa­ tives from the retail giant earlier this year won approval for rezoning to build - facility near the comer of Heath Road and M-37.43. just west of the city limits. Louise Odrzy wolska. a citizen in the audi­ ence. expressed concern that the city's water supply would be taxed too heavily by ex­ tending service to Wal-Mart. "Is our water supply limitless, or am I go­ ing to be drinking water out of the Thomapple River? How can we extend water and sewer to the townships, to big outfits like Wal-Mart?" she asked. She added that she conserved water because it's the prudent thing to do and "on account of the bill I received today." Deputy City Manager and Director of Pub­ lic Services Jeff Mansfield said the city's wa­ ter supply is not in danger. He said the Mar­ shall aquifer, the city's main source, is a strong one that goes down between 200 and 3300-plus feet. "We re not tapping anywhere near its vol­ ume." Mansfield said. "It's a very strong aquifer." He said the city has a capacity to handle four million gallons per day while about 700,000 or 800.000 gallons are being con­ sumed each day at the same time. "It's not an infinite resource." he agreed with Mrs. Odrzywolska. "But there's nothing ’ to worry about now." In other business at its Monday night meeting, the council: • Set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. Mon­ day. July 28. on the necessity of the city making improvements such as curb and gut­ ter and paving for the 400 block of Benson Street. The hearing is a result of a petition, with 58 percent of the homeowners in that area asking for the work to be done. A similar request was made last month, but it was turned down because it was not clear that a majority of the property owners See CITY continued on page 2 Delton plans dog searches, Hastings may follow suit by Jason Carr Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Education will con­ sider a proposal at its Aug. 18 meeting that would authorize the district to conduct dog searches for drugs and other contraband Meanwhile, the Delton Kellogg Board of Education has authorized Superintendent Marsha Wells to negotiate with the In­ terquest Group to provide for two to six sweeps by its dogs in the high school and middle school. Hastings Area Schools Superintendent Carl Schocsscl told the board Monday night the district has had the authonty to conduct such searches for the past few years, but only as part of broader policies. He said it was the opinion of attorneys and other school districts that Hastings adopt a specific policy "They are legal and they are used exten­ sively in some school districts." Schocsscl told the board "I don't think wc have any greater or less of a dn g problem than other districts, but if we're serious about eradicat­ ing drugs, this is something that should be used " He said the scarcncs would not be done by local police agencies because they do not have canine divisions. He said city police have indicated they arc willing to help and that the district has talked with the Michigan State Police in the past. He added that the policy should set broad guidelines that would apply to all of the dis­ trict's school buildings, but that the inten­ tion is to use dog searches only at the high school, the alternative education building — because it is considered part of the high school though it is located off-site — and the middle school. The district would inform students and their parents of the policy and he said school administrators have discussed holding an all-school assembly to demon­ strate the searches to students Schocsscl told the Banner Tuesday after­ noon that it is likely the district would use dogs at times to conduct random sweeps, but that they also could be used with specific students for just cause. He also said the dis­ trict would prefer to use dogs from the Michigan Slate Police, such as the K-9 divi­ sions at the Wayland and Battle Creek posts. See DOGS, continued on page 3 Digging post holes and tapping the wood fence in place kept Don Drummond (left) and daughter Dana Rittenberg (and Shawn Rittenberg who is not pictured) busy this week at the Sue Drummond He?d Start School. In the background, watching the new fence go up are Rick Smith. Beth Smith. Head Start program coordinator, and Faith Todd. Head Start family worker. See page 15 for the story. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 17. 1997 Trade agreements, market concentration threaten U.S. farmers by David T. Young Staff Writer Recent trade agreements between the U.S and its neighbors and market concentration are threatening the very existence of the tra­ ditional family farmer, according to the pres­ ident of the Michigan Farmers Union Carl Mcllvain of Hastings told a First Fri­ day audience last week that small farmers have been hurt badly by the Canadian-Amer lean Free Trade Agreement, the North Amer­ ican Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and its successor, the World Trade Organization. And the trend of market con­ centration could make traditional farmers ex­ tinct in the near future. Mcllvain said the Michigan Farmers Union always opposes something that is not very well defined, one of the nastiest charac­ teristics of the trade agreements "In every case on the agreements, the Fanners Union (and other groups represent­ ing small farmers) have been left out of the negotiations. Those who favored them, like big corporations, made the rules." Calling the Canadian-American agreement "a giveaway by our trade representatives." he noted that Canada places a 350 percent tariff on U.S. products coming in. a practice up­ held recently by a NAFTA dispute panel. News Briefs Barry United Way Day will be Aug. 3 The Detroit Tigers are helping the Barry County United Way raise funds during the 1997 baseball season. A Bam County United Way Day at Tiger Stadium has been scheduled for Sunday. Aug 3. for a 1:05 p.m. game against the Toronto Blue Jays. A bus ride from Hastings with coffee and doughnuts included is $30 per person. In addition, from now until Sept. 28. the Barry County United Way will re­ ceive $4 from each Tiger ticket purchased with a special form. More ’.han 600 nonprofit groups throughout Michigan. Ohio and the Province of Ontario, Canada, are partic­ ipating in this first-time Tiger fund-rais­ ing program. Until the deadline, each Tiger ticket purchased using a special form designating Barry County United Way will result in a donation to fund local agencies. The forms are available at J-Ad Graphics and at WBCH Radio in Hastings or by phoning 945-4010. Tickets for the special day bus trip may be reserved by sending $30 per ticket (along with the name and address of the contact person for confirmation) and mailed to Barry County United Way. 450 Meadow Run. Suite 400. P.O. Box 81. Hastings. Mich 49058 Summerfest seeks festival volunteers The Hastings Summerfest Commu­ nity Volunteer Program is looking for people interested in helping at the 20th annual local event, which is set for Aug. 22-24. The program has been formed for in­ dividuals who may want to become in­ volved with the Summerfest celebration, but haven't been approached. Volunteers arc needed to help with arts and crafts, the grand parade, walk and run events, the dunk booth, car show, teen dance. Summerfest buttons and sporting events. Those interested may call Jan Cohoon a: 945-5718 or Cathy Longstreet at 945 0125 Volunteers are needed by July 29. Founders talent show planned The annual Delton Founders Weekend talent show is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday. Aug 8 in front of the Delton Middle School. The show will be open to amateur performers only. The two divisions will be junior for ages 12 and under and se­ nior for 13 through adult. Cash prizes will be awarded to first through third places in each division. The presentation of the Delton Founders Weekend Grand Marshal will be during an intermission of the show, at 7 p.m. Applications for the talent show may be obtained by calling the Founders Weekend Committee al (616) 623-2020. by writing to Delton Founders Weekend Talent Show al Box 444. Delton. Mich 49046. or they may be picked up at First of America Bank in downtown Delton There will be a $5 non-refundable en­ try fee for each contestant The tec is expected to enhance the cash prizes in each division. Deadline for signup is Friday. Aug. I Meanwhile. Mcllvain said, our neighbor to the north has flooded the American markc' with its products, clogging grain elevators in the northern U S. Cai.uda has exported 350 million metric tons of gram to the United Slates Besides creating unfair trade and hurting American farmers economically. Canada also may serve as a pass-through for inferior or tainted products that come into this country Mcllvain said meat inspection practices at our nonhem borders arc lacking, which could result in horrors like c coli-infcctcd meat get­ ting into the U.S. NAFTA could be even worse for farmers because it stirs Mexico into the mix. allow­ ing the flood of products from our neighbors from both the north and south Mcllvain said that in the three years of NAFTA's exis­ tence. the U.S. has lost many jobs, exports have decreased and trade deficits have been created out of what used to be surpluses. He said it has been certified that 109.000 American jobs have lost for retraining. He added that 89 percent of the companies that pushed for NAFTA have not lived up to their job creation promises and many instead have experienced downsizing. At the same time, Mexico had to devalue the peso, lost a significant number of jobs and average individual wages went down Hunting safety course offered A hunting safety education course for young people, approved by the Michi­ gan Department of Natural Resources, will be held from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday. July 24 and 25. at the Barry County Conservation Club, 1800 Cook Road This course is offered to youngsters who will be busy this fall with school activities such as band, soccer, cross­ country. golf and football. Instructor is Ed Danielewicz. For more information, call 945-0856 or the nearest DNR District Office, in Plainwell, al (616) 685-6851. Local musician to play Friday Local pianist, singer and songwriter Paul Anthony Meek will entertain at the courthouse fountain in downtown Hastings from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meek is having a compact disc, "When the Sky Is Blue," released soon. In last week's musical performance at the courthous? fountain, Ric Castleman filled in for Maggie Murphy and Laurie Elmcn because of Murphy's illness. The two have been rescheduled to appear Fri­ day. Aug. 8. The Friday concert scries is sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County. The musical programs arc free of charge. Depot Day is July 26 The fifth annual Depot Day at the Lake Odessa Depot Museum will start at 10 a.m. Saturday. July 26. with food, entertainment, exhibits and other attrac­ tions. Professional entertainer Wanda Degen, vocalist and instrumentalist who plays dulcimers and autoharp, will come from East ’~ansing to help entertain the crowd. At 1.30 p.m. the 1997 Janie Rodrigucz award will be presented. The Com Cob Cloggcrs will dance at 2 p.m and again at 5:15 p.m. Center Stage Dancers, at 2:30, will lead into the Wanda Dcgan folk music program at 3 p.m. Charity Black will sing at 3:45 and the Boy and Girl Scouts of the past and present will be honored at 4:15. Hot dogs, soft beverages and ice cream will be sold. The raffle prize this year will be a threc-day and two-night weekend pack­ age at the Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island. Second and third raffle prizes will be cash. All proceeds from the food, tattle and other fund-raisers will benefit the depot, which is open the last Saturday of each month Farming ‘team’ to visit Hastings The Barry Soil and Water Conserva­ tion District will welcome 30 members of the National Integrated Farming Team to Barry County Monday. Aug. 4. A reception will be held at noon at Tydcn Park, with lunch provided. Invited guests arc State Senator Joanne Emmons, the Barry County Board of Commissioners and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell There will be an open discussion on sustainable agriculture practices and how they can or arc being applied in Barry County 4-H and FFA exhibitors with conser­ vation-minded projects will display their exhibits and explain their projects to the visiting team There also will be discus­ sion and interaction with representatives from the local farming community, lo­ cal policy makers and Conservation District representatives from $5 to less than $3 per hour. "A lot of small Mexican farmers are being put out of business by our com exports." he said. "NAFTA just isn't living up to its promises." Another problem is that Mexico uses a lot of pesticides, such as DDT and chlordane, that are banned in the United Stales. As a result. "A good percentage of these products from Mexico arc questionable,” Mcllvain said. He noted the stories about recent illnesses in Calhoun County were traced to tainted strawberries from Mexico. The national Farmers Union now is push­ ing for country of origin labeling. "I'm cynical enough to believe (hat the companies who import foodstuffs would rather not have the American people know where it comes from." he said. "But how can this benefit our economy in the long run? "They (Mexico) use chemicals that aren't even registered here." One of the biggest economic problems with NAFTA is that since it was approved three years ago. the U.S. has gone from a $1.7 billion surplus with Canada and Mex­ ico to an $85 billion trade deficit over the three years. Meanwhile, over the last three years. Japan. China and the European Eco­ nomic Community have maintained their trade surpluses with Mexico. Proponents of NAFTA like to point to America's increased exports to Canada, but ignore Canada's explosion of exports to the U.S. GATT, which now is the World Trade Or­ ganization (WTO), hasn't done the U.S. any favors, cither. It leads the challenge to "Made in the USA" labels, says that U.S. beef that includes a growth stimul.int hormone must be accepted by Europe, and insists that the U.S. must accept tainted gas from Ar­ gentina "Virtually every mling from the WTO has gone against the U.S.," Mcllvain said. "It's three unelected bureaucrats who make the rules and the U.S. always loses. As if trade agreements weren't enough to worry the traditional American farmer, there is the trend of market concentration, perhaps the biggest threat of all. Three companies. Cargill. Con-Agra and Monsanto, hold the most power in the food market place. Cargill, Mcllvain said, is the largest agribusiness in the United States, control­ ling 80 percent of the futures contracts. One time it purchased Brazilian soybeans while CITY, continued from page I on the block wanted it done. Total project cost already has been set at just over $37,000 and the city proposes to pay one-third whiL the residents would be assessed the other two-thirds. • Granted a one-day stay in the local ordi­ nance to allow the representatives from the Barry Soil and Conservation District and the National Integrated Food and Farming Sys­ tems to disembark from their canoes at Tyden Park after a canoe trip Aug. 4 down the Thomapple River. A reception is planned at Tyden Park for visiting NIFFS members. • Directed the administration and city at­ torney to draw up a contract to allow the Hastings Area School System to link school properties with fiber optic cable. The agree­ ment is similar to the one the city recently made with the county. • Approved a request from Librarian. Bar­ bara Schondelmayer to use the sidewalk in front of the library for a chalk art project that was held Wednesday, July 16. It was held for those children who were unable to make the trip to Lake Odessa for the Fox 17 "Maranda" program. Schondelmayer assured the council that the chalk art will not last long and will not harm the sidewalk. "Between the bad weather and wear, it won't be there for very long," she said. She added that she and library staff mem­ bers would supervise the children to keep them out of the street. • Received a notice from A men cable Inter­ national that it is dropping The Nostalgia Channel from its cable TV lineup. This prompted Councilwoman Deb Dorcy to ask. "Since they're taking a channel away, do we gel credit?" She said if the number of offerings decreases, so should the price. Penrod said he will write Americable a let­ ter to ask for lower rates as a result. t • Tabled a request from Engage Energy for a non-exclusive electric franchise. "Until the state decides on whether this is legal, we should just table these things (requests)." Mayor Frank Campbell said. • Approved the appointments of Karen Scarbrough. Tim Sleevi, Ken Kensington. Nelson Chapman. Rick Hemerling. Don Myers. Herm Botcher. Mayor Frank Campbell and Deb Kalmink to the Local Development Finance Authority Board • Confirmed the appointments of Kim Alderson and James Fisher to (he Nature Area Board. • Announced that there is one vacancy on the Library Board. The board meets once a month at noon at the library. • Noted that the Michigan Municipal League regional meeting will be Sept. 24-26 in Muskegon. • Received the building inspector s report for the second quarter of 1997. A total of 46 permits were issues with a total value of $3,548,800 There also were inspections of 48 rental units Carl Mcllvain points to a visual guide on NAFTA and the problems it has caused during his presentation at the First Friday program last week. the commodity was selling at $8 to $9 a bushel, and though the purchase was 'or less than I percent of the total U.S. output, the price dropped 30 cents in one day and 50 cents altogether. But there arc other examples of integration of large companies into the food market. Mcllvain said that, for example, "Ten per­ cent of your food dollar goes to Phillip Mor­ ris, which owns Kraft Foods, which manipu­ lates the price of cheese." Con-Agra is another large food company, owning such major players as Banquet and Del Monte. "Some major corporations have so much interest in the food market.” Mcllvain said. For example. "Cargill employs 46.000 peo­ ple. owns more than 800 plants and is a ma­ jor owner of grain elevators. There's not much competition there." Then there are trans-national companies that arc moving ag operations to other coun­ tries. like China, which have cheap labor. "They play various countries' producers against one another," he said. He added that. "Big companies that import cattle, raise the livestock in their own lots. It's called 'captive supplies.* we think all of this is in violation of our anti-trust laws.” When asked by James Pino just what changes the Farmers Union wants with NAFTA, Mcllvain replied that it's a matter of fairness. "We don't want to be flooded with exports from Canada and Mexico unless we can ship our products there." he sztid. "Why would wc want to destroy Canada's farmers?" He also said belter product inspection pro­ cedures at the borders arc needed The Farmers Union president said that in America, "cheap food products subsidize (our) other purchases. 1 don't want to see the consumer ripped off. but milk prices went down for farmers, but not for consumers. Mcllvain said that as a candidate. Bill Clinton opposed NAFTA, and later when he was an advocate, he said that it didn't work, he'd renegotiate. So why did Clinton flip-flop and not de­ liver what he promised? "Campaign contributions played a big part in that." Mcllvain said. He added that he supports campaign fi­ nance reform, but isn't sure how that can be done in a meaningful way. ' • Under the current system, he said, "It’s the people being governed who are being massa­ cred and manipulated." So, he said, "It's up to every one of you to make your voice hewd to your congressman. It starts locally. "Stop being so apathetic and self-satisfied. Wc have to start looking out for each other." Students in the Career Exploration Pre-Apprentice program visiting the fire department at the Kent County International Airport are (from left) Kala Friddjp, Fred Thomas, Genia Lear, Christina Randall, Christina Pyle, Travis Johnson, Deanne Stumpfig. Isaac Franco. Amber Laurin and Michael Reid. J Local teens learn about * careers in BISD program Ten local teens are taking part in the Ca­ reer Exploration Pre-Apprentice program, which is sponsored by the Barry Intermediate School District. The six-wcck program teaches 14- and 15year-olds how to fill out job applications, write cover letters and resumes and how to interview (or jobs The teens explore careers through computer-based data searches and by taking field trips to observe people al work The sessions began June 23 with a pro­ gram for the teens and their parents. Since then, students have met for classes four days a week from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Field trips have included visits to the Yankee Springs Recreation Center, the local U.S. Post Office. Pennock Hospital. Felpausch Food Center, the Viking Corp.. Mc­ Donald's. Barry County Lumber. Brown s Custom Interiors, the Barry County Jail, the Kent County International Airport, the Michigan State Capitol and Museum. Studio 28 Theater, the W K Kellogg Dairy Farm and Bird Sanctuary. Fort Custer Industrial Center, the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery, the Hastings Industrial Incubator Thomapple Manor. Circle in the Park Theatre and West­ ern Michigan University The students have been loaming about job skills, wages, benefits and educational re­ quirements at the vanous work places In the classroom, students discuss realistic career goals, skills needed tor certain jobs and selling educational goals. Panictparjls look skill and interest tests and were advised individually about their abilities and job preferences. The students used the Michigan Occupa­ tional Information System in order to re­ search careers they were interested in. The program also has consisted of gupst speakers from the DeVry Institute. Daven­ port College. Baker College, corrections of­ ficer Randy Waite from the Ionia Stale Re­ formatory and Hastings City police officer Cliff Moms The young people learned basic computer skills while writing and re-writing resumes and cover letters Prior to mock interviews, students watched several examples of proper job interviewing techniques. Business education teacher Mary Dawson conducted the job interviews, varying from actress to engineer Students will spend a day “shadowing­ persons working in their field of interest at the end of the program in a pre-apprentice aspect of the senes They will follow the worker around to observe how he or she per­ forms daily job activities Patrick and Cindy Purgiel teach rhe classes and the program is coordinated by JOyce Snow The students taking part are from the Hastings. Maple Valley. Thomapple Kel­ logg and Delton school districts. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 17. 1997 — Page 3 SALE, continued from page I tially it allows them to have some moving time." He added. "I think wc can meet that July I daic If the City Hall sale goes through as ex­ pected. it will end an unusual saga that in­ eluded what county officials called misunder­ standings. < It was about a year ago that city and ; MainStreet officials announced their planned : moves. The city then began the process of ^ -trying to sell City Hall and had it. the park>ing lot and adjacent house and property ap2: praised at $410,000. The city then learned >'.lhai one buyer was willing to pay $500,000. - The county's first offer was for $375,000 and (hen it upped the ante to $425,000. The city 1 (hen lowered the minimum bid it would ac-<ep< to $425,000 plus considerations for other property and decided to put it up for :<public bid. The county countered with an ofJzfer for $265,000 plus the Barry County ; Commission on Aging building. Hie $500,000 bid was from a real estate firm representing Rite-Aid Pharmacy and city officials began negotiating. A great deal of public sentiment then came forward that exhorted the city not to let that prime site, across from the historic county courthouse, become a home for a commer­ cial venture. Many told the City Council that a giant retail pharmacy would not fit in with the atmosphere and architectural style of the neighborhood. The council last month called off negotiatioas with representatives from Rile Aid and decided to seriously consider the county's of­ fer of $425,000 The camera’s view of the 1997 fair: Craft competitions also were held on Saturday at the Barry County Fair. DOGS, continued from page I High School Principal Steve Harbison added Tuesday that area school districts using canine searches, besides Delton.include Vicksburg, Lawton. Battle Creek Central. Battle Creek Pennfield. Comstock Park and several Allegan County schools. Most of those districts use the Interquest Group Inc., which serves a number of districts in the state. Louise Angelo. Delton Community Schools Director, told the Banner Wednesday afternoon that Interquest, a Hudsonville based company, was sending contracts to a total of 42 school districts around the area. She said the company describes its searches as a "pro-active deterrent.” The number of visits Interquest makes is not necessarily determined by the severity of problems at a school, she said. The visits consist of unannounced searches of lockers and parking lots, with dates being cleared around the school year. She said the students would not know of the searches in advance and very few administrators would even know the dales. Angelo said the use of canine searches was a result of meetings by Delton's community task force, which is made up of a board member, students, parents, administrators and law enforcement. "This was one thing the committee decided they wanted to do to emphasize our com­ mitment to drug-free schools," she said. "It helps to show our commitment to being drug-free and show the community we will not tolerate drugs and other illegal sub­ stances on our campus." Angelo added that the standards for search and seizure differ between schools and law enforcement. She said while law enforcement officers must have probable cause, schools need only a reasonable suspicion. "Students have reduced Fourth Amendment rights in the interest of safety." she said, adding that court decisions have upheld the use of canine searches to do general sweeps of schools and to search lockers and vehicles parked in school parking lots. P Angelo added that Interquest provides its This family appears to be very good or very lucky at one of the skill booths. Their winnings here are a result. The youth dog show was one of the first competitions of the week for the Barry County Fair. This lineup appears to be all in the family for a kid's ride. Though some attracted long lines, most had little waiting. The perennial favorite, the merry-go-rourid. has been busy all week :*>gs to search for drugs, tobacco, weapons * Ind gunpowder, but the major focus in Del­ ; *on would be drugs. Attempts to contact Interquest President Spiarles Booth Wednesday afternoon were unsuccessful. Delton School Board elects new officers The Delton Kellogg Board of Education elected its officers at its annual re-organiza­ tional meeting Monday night. Officers are: Paul Hughes, president; Joe Noto, vice-president; Elizabeth Matteson, secretary; and John Wells, treasurer. In other business Monday, the board: • Received a report about the track resur­ facing from athletic director Karen Leinaar. • Received a report about a trip to Spain by instructor Fran Grabowski and two Span­ These two little ones seem to be enjoying their ride on a scaled down version of a canoe. Some parents got a little tired ol taking their children to rides and watching them, so they found places on the midway where they could sit a spell. A PRINTER THAT IS ... [yf Affordable ST Timely [yf Versatile ish-language students. • Set meetings dates for the second Mon­ day of each month. • Designated First of America as the de­ positor for school district funds. • Assigned committees. • Approved Thrun. Maatsch and Nordbcrg P C as the district's legal counsel and Nor­ man & Paulsen P C. as the distnet's auditor. • Assigned coaches for all district athletic programs. • Approved the athletic handbook. • Approved an operating loan application that allows the district to borrow against its state aid payments. • Renewed membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association. • Approved purchasing a Randall wall­ mount refrigerated display case for the food service. • Awarded a bid for 94 computers at $1,369 each to LAK Micro Supply. • Increased the family season-pass for alhletic events to $125 from its current $100 • Tabled an increase in school lunch paces until the August meeting ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA Baking and cooking contests were also among the highlights of the Saturday afternoon fair activities • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery • Fax (616) 945-5192 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 17, 1997 Communication from... LIXAXCTAl. iF-O-C-U-S I furnhhrdin U.S. Congressman Nick Smith Tax money in space Mark D. Christensen ol Edward D. Jones 4 Co^ Baby boomers fueling current market boom World War II officially ended in 1945. That year, thousands of GIs returned home to family life. It’s no wonder that 1946 became the first explosive year of the baby boom. In 1996. the first of those baby boomers turned 50. and an estimated 70 million more will reach that milestone in the next 10 years. Much has been written about the negative impact the aging boomers might have on our future economy because of their needs for Social Security and Medicare. But precious little has been said about their positive contri­ butions. American Funds recently outlined a few economic benefits for which we can thank the baby boomers. For example, in 1953 one of the best investments on the market was Gerber Produces A S 1.000 investment in Gerber at the beginning of the year was worth $13,000 at the end In 1956. the Hula Hoop was the big moneymaker. For 3-1/2 cents, a company named WHAMO stapled together the ends of a 9-foot plastic hose and sold it for a dollar By 1958. the boomers were riding bicy­ cles. That Christmas was the best in company history for Schwinn Bicycle Co. In 1963, boomers put Capitol Records on top by buy­ ing Beatie records. Three years later. 70 mil­ lion boomers rebelled against school dress codes in favor of blue jeans. That year — 1966 — Levi Strauss made it big. In the 1970s, baby boomers were growing up. graduating from college and buying homes of their own. The stock market didn’t do much, but real estate boomed (pardon the pun). In the 1980s. boomers put their kids in day care, bought computers and software, made long-distance phone calls and look to the air in jets. Guess which industries were the winners in that decade Baby boomers will continue to have posi­ tive effects on the economy and the invest­ ment markets. Someone in this country turns 50 every 7.5 seconds. During the next 10 years, that group will make more money than at any other time in their lives. They also will inherit an estimated $1 trillion. Where wili this money go? Baby boomers have shown they prefer investing to saving. Mutual funds and com­ mon stocks are already their choices for 401(k) plans, profit sharing plans and person­ al investments, because boomers know that over king periods of time, stocks outperform other investments. For them, the days of rely­ ing solely on low-interest CDs and savings accounts are gone. Strong corporate profits, combined with low inflation and interest rates, are driving the market up and increasing the demand for qual­ ity stocks. The last period like this was 1962 to 1966 — more than 30 years ago — when we experienced a similar environment of low inflation and low interest rates Today, how­ ever, we have the added liquidity supplied by the huge population of baby boomers. This lime is different — and you can thank the baby boomers for that. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. AT&T Ameritech Anheuser-Busch Chrysler CMS Energy Coes Cola D & N Financial Dow Chemical 35 68'/. 44V. 35s/. 35s/. 70’/. 19'/. 90”/.. 62’/. -1’/i. —1’/,. + 1’/i. + 1'/. -”/.. -’/. + ’/. + 7. —1’/u Exxon Family Dollar 29"/i. First Financial Bancorp 41 + 1"/n — Ford General Motors Hastings Mfg. + 1"/w -2s/. — IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg Company McDonald’s Sears Simpson Industries Southeast Mich. Gas Spartan Motors TCF Financial Upjohn Gold Silver 42'/. 54’/. 27 96 56'/. 61s/. 10’/. 89’/. 49”/i. 54”/.. 10s/. 17 77. 48"/>. 37s/. 318.05 4.31 Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 7975.71 Volume 603,000,000 + ’/» + 1s/.. -3s/. —'»/,. —Vln +'“/.. — 1”/.. + ’/. + ’/. -’/. — 1"/w + ”/w —1.80 —.04 + 13.4 One issue we will soon decide is funding for the space program. Since the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft touched down on the Fourth of Ju­ ly. many Americans have been fascinated by the mission and the extraterrestrial landscapes seen on TV. News reports abound about Mar­ tian rocks with names like "Barnacle Bill" and “Yogi." We've watched Sojourner — the rover carried in Pathfinder — travel across the planet's surface to the delight of my daughter and son-in-law who used to work at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. While Americans should be proud of this success, this mission provides an opportunits to think about what we should be trying to achieve with our space program In the last few years. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has systematically shifted resources to manned space flight and away from unmanned missions like Pathfinder The manned missions arc a more exciting way to gain public support for NASA funding, but much more expensive and less enlightening. As a result we have been paying more and more for less and less space science. A comparison of costs indicates the relative value of unmanned probes such as Pathfinder. The total costs of the Pathfinder mission over its life are estimated to be $266 million. Thai’s certainly a lot of money, but it pales in comparison to the estimated $1.5 billion NASA spends on each Space Shuttle mission and the $94 billion it proposes to spend on the International Space Station (plus many billions more to operate it once it is built). The higher costs of these missions are even less defensible in light of their meager scientific yields Does anyone believe that the last Space Shuttle mission produced as much new information as Pathfinder, even though it cost taxpayers five to six times as much? It is for these reasons that 1 have consistent­ ly pushed for more unmanned flights and voted against building the International Space Station. We know a great deal about space in low earth orbit that the Space Station will oc­ cupy. We've been exploring this area since the early 1960s with the Mercury missions, the Space Shuttle, and the Skylab and Mir space stations. It seems unreasonable to spend so much money, at a time when budgets arc very tight, to pursue a project with so little potential for significant gain. Scientists claim that the research money could be better spent on the ground or in unmanned flights. Unfor­ tunately, the enormous cost of the Space Sta­ tion project is leading NASA to cancel many cheaper and most cost-effective research and missions like Pathfinder It is time for us to take a hard and sober look at our space program. NASA and Con­ gress should follow up on Pathfinder’s suc­ cess and give up on its less cost-effective pro­ jects. This would ensure a brighter future for both space exploration and the taxpayers. Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacoba Prosoant Joyce Ryan Troaww Frederic Jacoba Vce Prewdent Stephen Jacoba Secretary - NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant EOtor) Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Mabel Kathryn Seetye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Frcay 8am to530pm Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Saturday 830am • Noon Crriy O'Nptfl Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastngs Ml 49058-0602 Sec-.nd Class Postage Pari at Hasirgs. Ml 49058 Library program sent wrong message To the editor: I was perusing the Reminder during a visit home when I encountered the Hastings Library's summer reading program My family and I found this story so disturb­ ing that I find myself writing a letter to your paper, even though I'm not currently a resi­ dent of this area. As an educator, I highly value programs that aim to promote interest in reading and develop lifelong reading habits, which many neighborhood libraries sponsor. In addition, I thought the librarian's choice of a bear thetne could be appealing for elementary-age children. What I highly objected to was the use of a dead stuffed bear as an attraction for the children participating in this program. If we expea our children to develop an appreciation for wildlife and awareness for this precarious situation that many species face today, is it ap­ propriate to promote a hunter and his trophies in the context of a reading program? Why-is this hunter being presented as a model for a reading program when what he has done is killed many animals? This story gave the appearance of an in­ dividual using a public forum lo promote the killing of animals I thought that the decision of the librarian, to feature a hunter and his stuffed prey as part of her reading program, was a poor one. I also find that the decision to feature this story and photos was a poor choice on the part of the Reminder. \ The future of our planet depends on dur ability to teach the next generation bow to cope with many of the environmental challenges they will face. The Hastings Public Library's summer program is directly in con­ trast with this goal Mery Mazie Delton When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friend, or CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or fandy member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. ; Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. Know Your legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress . 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Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-C055., or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 profit. 1 believe most American's want genuine "Made in America" products I believe they want quality in the goods they purchase and do not want to see more jobs move overseas to produce USA-made that really isn’t. Congressmen John Dingell (D-Michigan) and Bob Franks (R-New Jersey) have co­ sponsored HCR 80. a resolution opposing the FTC proposal. Congressman DingelL’s Washington phone number is (202) 225-4071 for those who would like to express support for HCR 80. Carl Mcllvain, President Michigan Farmers UnxJn Hastings be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit SO U.S. Simp Bonds ain't tic cost HastingsBaNNER It comes as something of a shock lo learn that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed lowering the standards for (USA) labeling At a lime when we are fighting for con­ spicuous country of origin labeling on food products, the FTC has proposed allowing non-food products with substantial parts or labor involved to be labeled (Made in USA). It likely doesn't take a genius to figure out that corporations producing in cheap wage coun­ tries would love this. If they could make com­ ponents with dirt cheap wages in a third world country, bring it here and put it together as "made in USA.’’ there would be even more 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of' the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published ?ou nticr lute a> mestnert tint's Oppose lowering label standards Dear editor: only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public'interest, which will be determined by jiannteed to piw? Scejciwadd. LETTERS/rom our rgarfenj person per month • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. J Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich.-, 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 17. 1997 — Page 5 Hastings School Board sells piece of Star School property by Jason Carr x. Staff Writer •. The Hastings Board of Education approved •idling a piece of its Star School property al ■ it* annual reorganizational meeting Monday night. The board had wanted to purchase a piece of the property at 1980 Star School Road lo make a wider swale for drainage purposes, but the property owner refused to sell only a J»iece of the parcel The district then purchased the enure prop . erty April 7 and created its drainage swale, .putting the remaining 90- by 300-fed of the property up for sale at a listed price of $80,000. It received offers of $75,000. $80,000 and $82,250. The last bid, from Sally Miles Pierato of Kentwood, was ac­ cepted by the board. Supenntendenl Carl Schocsscl was given authority lo complete ..the sales agreement ,« In other business at its organizational meeting the board: • Approved a collective bargaining agree4hent with the Hastings Area Bus Drivers Association. The agreement calls for a 2.4 percent wage increase in the first year and a wage re-opener option in the second and final year. It also caps insurance premium in­ ' Creases. The district pays insurance premi­ ums for drivers who work more than four hours per day. while drivers who work less than that pay their own premiums. The , agreement was ratified by the bus driven July 8. . • Approved keeping school breakfast and lunch prices at last year's level. Full-price •jnypc A" student lunches will be $1.50 — .though students can buy a full week of tick­ ets for $7 — and reduced-price student lunches will be 40 cents. Adult lunches will be $2. Full-price student breakfasts will be $1 and reduced-price student breakfasts will be 30 cents. The prices will be reviewed in January and do not apply to a la carte items • Approved food service contracts with Barcman's Dairy of Holland. Interstate Brands Corporation of Grand Rapids and Maurer s Textile Rental Service of Lansing • Awarded contracts for the Wide Area Network hardware and hubs to CPR-Microagc of Grand Rapids and Wide Area Net­ work cabling to Buist Network Solutions of Byron Center The Wide Area Network is a computer network that will link all of the district's schools. Scheessel told the board the project is going well enough that the district will use fiber optics to link Pleasantview Ele­ mentary instead of Tl cable as was origi­ nally planned. The district’s other schools were to be linked with fiber optics, but Scheessel said the distance to Pleasantview first seemed too costly with fiber optics. However, he said with bids having been bet­ ter than expected the district can afford to run fiber optics to Pleasantview He added the district would actually make its money back, as Tl cable is a leased cable that would cost the district $7,500 per year, while the schools would own the fiber optics cables. • Elected Pat Endsley, president; Michael Hubert, vice-president; Don Myers, secretary and Gene Haas, treasurer. • Approved committee assignments. • Approved the schedule of board meetings for 1997-98. The schedule is as follows: Aug. 25- Hastings Middle School. Sept. 15Southeastem Elementary. Oct. 20- Pleasantview Elementary. Nov. 17- Star Elemen­ tary School. Dec. 15- Hastings Middle School. Jan 19- Central Elementary School, Feb 16- Northeastern Elementary. March 16- Hastings High School. April 20- Pleas­ antview Elementary. May 18- Hastings Mid- County Board hears ideas for economic development by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor J “Be ready" is the message trumpued to J Barry County by a veteran economic devel• opment director. j If the county wants to lure new . businesses to its communities, land for industrial parks with sewer and water facilities and roads should be ready and waiting for prospective companies, said Ingham County's Department of Development Director Edward Grube Grobe was in Hastings recently to tell the Barry County Board of Commissioners about Ingham's successful economic devel­ opment. "Everybody thinks you go out and get the companies... Get ready for economic devel­ opment and companies will come." he said. The County Board is preparing to set up a county-wide Economic Development Corp., and Board Chairman Jim Bailey said, "we । want to get all the information we can get to make a good decision." Bailey and others mentioned they would like to invite township and other govern­ ment officials in the county and citizens who have been working on economic devel­ opment to a conference to leam more about development possibilities that arc available. And they would like to bring Grobe back so others can hear his presentation The idea for the conference is to enhance communications and "Then they know ex­ actly what the County Board is trying to do." Bailey said. “...You get the thing off and running and incorporate and there's no • surprises to anybody." ; County Administrator Michael Brown J agreed, saying that such a conference would give area officials a better understanding of the process and how they can get involved. “ _ "The local communities, if they want to • be involved, they are actually going to be ; the winners." Brown said. ; Ultimately "visionary sessions" to find ; out the economic development priorities of *. communities in the county is a goal before ', economic development action is taken. ! Grobe also said small communities and • larger ones don't have to have a lot of up • front cash to purchase industrial park prop­ of all new jobs come from existing compa­ nies. With that in mind, he said business re­ tention is very important. An economic development director should know ail the industries in the community and help (hem with their problems. Some­ times problems have simple solutions, such as widening a road so trucks can make deliv­ eries. Such a solution can keep a business in a community, he said. Offcnng encouragement. Grobe said. "In­ gham County was not prepared for economic development in 1984... They were no different than you are today. development started. "The first firm to come in was a 250.000square-fool company which more than paid back everybody." Grobe said. Land for industrial parks can sometimes be purchased on a land contract with the payment based on actual land use, he said. Grobe also told the board that 70 percent be the board's auditor for the 1997-98 fiscal year. • Gave "approval in principle" for the Hastings High School choir to travel to Or­ lando. Fla. to participate in a national music festival in the first week of May 1999. Approved allowing Mid-Michigan Insur­ ance Group of Hastings to provide student accident insurance coverage with Mutual of Omaha for parents and guardians who want to purchase such insurance. • Approved maintaining athletic admission fees al the same level as last year. • Accepted more than $8,000 in gifts of cash and materials from Chris WaTen, Debra Bolthouse and Larry Braithwaite. • Accepted five non-resident students and released four resident students. • Denied re-admission to expelled student Christopher Miller because his father has not submitted information that he was requested to. • Observed a moment of silence for the late Robert Casey. Monday's meeting would have been his first of the new term The Blessing: The gift that keeps on giving Steven is a 9-year-old boy who happens to be a computer whiz. He isn't bad at math or science, cither The only problem is that his father is athletic and wants his not so athletic son to ex­ cel in sports. Steven is left feeling as though he cannot meet his father's expectations. He does not measure up and he is depressed Another 32-ycar-old woman. Kim. enters therapy after struggling with an eating disorder for years. Her mother is a stem and demanding person who is hard on herself and everyone else. Kim has tried in many ways to please her. but never quite feels OK in her eyes She tells me. "I feel like she just raises the stick and tells me to jump higher when I try to please her.’* Steven and Kim's stories are not uncom­ mon. Both are hurting because they each have missed out on the unconditional acceptance from their parents that says. "You arc good enough, you lave my approval." They have not received what has been referred to in biblical terms as "The Blessing." Gary Smalley and John Trent have written a popular book on this topic, called "The Bless­ ing." In this book, the authors point to the God-given need we all have to be uncondi­ tionally loved and accepted, especially by our parents. This need can be traced back to biblical times when Esau and Jacob both desperately wanted their father Isaac's blessing. Smalley and Trent are quick to point out the negative effects that can happen when a per­ son misses out on the blessing. Some people do not feel free to leave home emotionally because they have yet to be affirmed. They sometimes spend man> years trying to prove their worth lo their parents and often cannot fully commit to another relationship such as a marriage until this is resolved. DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS Sealed bids on borrowing up to one million eight hundred thousand dol­ lars ($1,800,000) for school operating purposes to be repaid from State Aid Funds will be received at the Superin­ tendent's Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Ml 49046 until noon on Monday, August 11, 1997. 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Michigan 49316 Hixjh Mcmday - Thursday 8:30 am - 8 pm. Loans For Homeowners call for same-day approval CASH FAST11-800-968-2221 ‘Natural Woods Setting ‘Adjoins Great Golf See COUNTY, continued on page 11 Regardless of credit history.f/X Commonpoint Mortgage People who have not received the blessing seem to choose two different directions in life. Some become "pleasers" and work hard to prove their worth in relationships but never quite feel accepted Others decide that their parents must have been right to withhold the blessing, they are unworthy and might as well live a life that reflects how bad they really are. Both perspectives are destructive and they do not bring peace. Many people recognize that they have not received the blessing and do not know how to fill this emotional need. Healing begins to happen when a person separates his or her worth from the parent's viewpoint of them. Perhaps the parent has never received the blessing and does not know how to give it. In other words, "their blesser is broken.” Some people begin to heal as they unders­ tand God's viewpoint of them and experience the unconditional love He offers through His son. Jesus. It is also helpful to associate with people who can offer acceptance and a more balanced viewpoint of oneself. Often adults who have not experienced the blessing in their childhood wonder how they will ever be able to bless their own children Gary Smalley and John Trent list 100 ex­ amples of how parents have blessed children in the last chapter of their book. They also elaborate on five key elements that constitute the blessing we want to offer our children. They write. "A family blessing begins with meaningful touch and continues with a spoken message of high value, a message that pictures a special future for the individual being bless­ ed, and one that is based on an active commit­ ment to see the blessing come to pass." Offering the blessing to our children re­ quires that we become committed to understanding who our children are as people — what are their likes and dislikes, where do their strengths and talents lie and what are their dreams. We love them for who they are and place a high value on their worth. When we bless our children wc give them the confidence to be successful in love and life. They in turn can offer the same gift to their children and the gift goes on giving. MORRISON LAKE CONDOS Counties of Bony and Allegan, State of Michigan . "Il lakes lime. We worked for 10 years to get our (industrial) parks right. Thai's over 5.000 jobs Ingham County now has $380 million worth of economic development construc­ tion in progress, which will result in an ad­ ditional 1.2 million square feel of industrial space "And that's really a big impact... Taxing : eny "Il has to pay for itself." ; He explained several financing mecha; nisms, including bonding through local de­ S velopment authorities, which could be set up in each community, or through the county or other governmental units, lax in* ; crement financing and cooperation from k>­ ; cal banks As one example, Grobe cited the city of J Williamston, which was nearly bankrupt in 1984, but the county board put its full faith • and credit behind bonds to get new economic die School. June 9- Hastings Middle Schixil • Approved a legal reference note as rec­ ommended by the Michigan Association of School Boards due lo changes in the Michi­ gan Schixil Code. The note contains the dis­ trict's legal name, its classification as a gen­ eral powers district, members of the Board of Education and that they arc elected annually, among other information included • Designated Hastings City Bank. Great Lakes Bancorp. MainStreet Savings Bank. National Bank of Hastings and the Michigan School District Liquid Assets Fund Plus as depositories for th* school district's funds. • Approved liability indemnification for the supenntendenl. board members, adminis­ trators and non-mstructional supervisors. • Continued membership in the Michigan Association of School Boards. Michigan As­ sociation of School Administrators, the School Equity Caucus, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, the Michigan High School Athletic Association, the O-K Con­ ference. Healthy Families of Barry County and the Barry Community Resource Net­ work. • Authorized Schocsscl to make arrange­ ments for annual retainer contracts with Thrun. Maatsch and Nordbcrg. P.C. for legal counsel and with Norman & Paulsen P.C. to E. Saginaw St. at US 127, Lansing. Near Frandor • Behind Channel 6 If you have ever thought about buying a boat...NOW IS THE TIME...you will never pay less! �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 17. 1997 Katherine Peck —I T" Donald “Taz” Matthews LAKE ODESSA - Donald "Taz" Matthews, age 65, of Lake Odessa, formerly of Woodland, passed away Tuesday. July 8. 1997 from acci­ dental injuries. Mr. Matthews was born May 9, 1932 in Woodland, the son of Elmer and Claudine (Guy) Matthews. He lived all hi', life in the Bixby Woodland. Lake Odessa area. He graduated She graduated from Clarksville High School from Woodland High Schoo) and attended and lived most of her life in the Clarksville Michigan State University. Saranac area. He served in the United Stales Navy for four She married Marion Dausman. who years from 1951 to 1955. preceded her in death She married Verne Peck Mr. Matthews was married lo Shirley tn 1942 He preceded her in death in 1983 Raymond September 27, 1952 in Lake Odessa. She was a member of the West Berlin He worked at the E.W. Bliss Manufacturing Wesleyan Church. Company in Hastings for a few years and then She was also preceded in death by a sister, for the Michigan Department of Corrections Veda Welton and a son, Earl. Central Office in Lansing for 38 years, retiring Mrs. Peck is survived by one daughter. January 1, 1995. Helen (Arthur) Graul of Clarksville; two sons. Mr. Matthews was a member of the Moose Leroy •Sam" (Dons) Dausman of Saranac and and Eagle Lodges, the American Legion and Lloyd Waren (Norma) Dausman of Tennessee; the Christian Collitian. eight grandchildren and several great and great He is survived by one daughter, Susan great grandchildren. Matthews of Lake Odessa; one son, Richard Funeral services were held Saturday. July Matthews of Grand Rapids; three grandchil­ 12. 1997 at the West Berlin Wesleyan Church dren, David Brace, Cathy Matthews and Jason with Reverend David Henry officiating. Burial Gillons; two brothers, Robert Matthews of took place al Clarksville Cemetery. Grand Rapids and Roger Matthews of Palmet­ Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral to, Florida and one sister, Sandra Williams of Chapel. Clarksville. Woodland. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 10, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Reverend Calvon Kidder officiated. Interment took place at Woodland Memorial Park. BELDING ■ Katherine Peck. 96, of Belding formerly of Saranac and Clarksville passed away Thursday, July 10, 1997 al the Belding Christian Nursing Home. She was bom on March 9. 1901 in Illinois, the daughter of Herbert and Elvina Braendle at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE IMTID METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M 79 j Luvy Hubk* Pastor Church ph.MK- 9444995 Office Hour* Thur* v am lo 12 ruxxi Kathy Count. choir director Sun da* .Txirrung 9 30 a m Sunda* sch»*«l 10 45 am Morning * or ship. n 00 p m Evening Service *edne-uia* b 45 pm Wamor* 'grade* K ftthl Youth Fellowship 6 45 pm to 8 30 pm (grade* | 7th-12thI Thursday 7:00 pm । Prayer Meeting HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand j Si Having* Pastor David Burgett. UK KK90 or 94K 266’’ । Sunday School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship Ham. Sunday i Evening Service 6pm. Thursday i Bible Study 7 p m II interested in a | tree Home Bible Siudy. please call i lor more detail* HASTIMiS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Center Stale Rd and Boilwood St Re* Daniel Graybill Senior Pastor. Re* ! *una>d Brail. Associate Pastor i Pbnr. 945 9121 Sunday — 9 45 1 □ m Sundae School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 00 pm teen* Mlipm Evening Celebra tioo tie Adults Kids Ali'e" for age* 2 through fifth grade Wednes das 9 00 a m Senior Adult Bible Stud* 10 00 a m Youth Adult Bi hie Study 6 Ul p in Kid s Quua ,ng 7 (X) pm Bibic Study and I Prayer in Sanctuary For further in j formation * all the church office I j i . 1 I WELCOME CORNERS I NIT ED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 4905K Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 3674061 or llarlenc Pickard. 945 5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9 00 a m . Re* Ken Vaught. II 00a m .Re* Carl Huhficld SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4 H Mimdavs 6 30 to 8 00 p m HIBI I STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 am. freewill 'Hering Wc welcome you io our thurch family with the warmth of Christ’s Love, and the I fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings j Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m Bible Classes - for all ages. 10.40 a m Morning Worship Thursday. 7 30 p tn Prayer and Bi­ ble Studs - Sharing Your Faith, j 5 30 pm Y.xith meeting with I “Youth With a Message '. I 9<5 Q224 6 V) p m Bible study ; J 1 । foe all j ST. ROSE CATHOLIC I CHI RUH. 805 s Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Mmk» B 00 a m and 11 00 a m . C.MifesMon* Saturday 4 (1)4 30 i ?m PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOO. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a.m and 6 pm. Wednesday 7 p.m Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 am to 6 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Costs Grove Rond Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Wheelchan accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am.. Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058. Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shockey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Morning Worship 9:45 and II 00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults Family Hour 6:00p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out. Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awaaa al 6:30 p m Bible Study and Prayer 7.-00 p m. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study. Call church office for more information, 948 8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. b 00 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bibic Qua (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Dor. Roscoe. (517) 852 9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery , children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ot Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER ’152 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • • ptions - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. f/OOxik Rd - Hastings Michigan CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE, 1716 North Brow! way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGUCAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st ano 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used al all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T. Hustwick. vicar at 948-2101 Si Andrew's is a part of the indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a m. and 10:45 a m Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share tone 9 30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services. Bring die whole family. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rond. Dowlmg. Ml 49050 616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6: 00 p m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7: 00 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBIK. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 m: South. Pastor Brent Branham Phene 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 am . Wor­ ship 11 00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. July 6 - 5.00 and 10TX) Holy Commun’jn Thursday. July 36 — M co AA Saturday. July 5 — 10 30-Noon Acolyte Prep . K 00 NA Monday. July 7 - 3:30-5:00 Acolyte Prep.; 7:00 Brothers of Grace Tuesday. July 8 — 1030-noon Acolyte Prep . 6:30 softball. 7:00 Steph. Supp./Super ; 7:30 Overeaten Anon HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, orner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Music and Christian Education. Church phone (616)945-9574 Bar net free building with elevator to all floor* Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH FM AM 1220 si 10 30 am SUMMER SCHEDULE (June 1 thru August 31) Worship 9:30 a.m. with child care for infants A toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church lor age* 5 thru 2nd grade; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m JULY 18 thru 28 I M Men Paper Dnve on K-mart parking lot (newspapers, paper board, office paper. NON-slkk junk mail, teiephio.se directories, paper bags). AUGUST 4 thru 8 VACATION P1BLE SCHOOL 6:30 to H’C p.m. for pre-school thru 6<h grade FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 231 S Broadway Hastings. Michigan * 58 (616) 945 5463 G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Noah's Ark Pre-School Julie A Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent Fri­ day. July 18 - 1130 a m Memorial Service for Gordon Crothers Saturday. July 19-7.00 p m Ringo Swtngo* in Sharpe Hall Sunday. July 20 — 6 00a m Summer Youth Mission Tnp begins. 9 30 a m Sunday morning Worship Service The 9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM. Nursery is provided dunng the Ser­ vice Our Organist today is Donna Buehl. Amy Granner will provide special music Tuesday. July 22 — 7 00 p m ^•>-vxven Minister* Ellamae Vanderbrook HASTINGS - Ellamae Vanderbrook, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Vanderbrook was born September 2, 1908 in Jackson, the daughter of Roy E. and Pearl (Yeo) Stoddard. She was raised in the Jackson area and attended Jackson schools, graduating from there. She went on to attend Ingham County Normal and Western Michigan University receiving her Life Teaching Certifi­ cate and later her Bachelor's and Master's degrees. She was married to Lyle J. Vanderbrook on August 26. 1934. Mrs. Vanderbrook's teaching career included Ingham and Kent counties, WK. Kellogg Gull Lake School, Hastings and Battle Creek Central. She directed numerous plays while leching at Hastings and was voted Outstanding Teacher of the Year many times by her students at Battle Creek Central. She was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, the Hannah Women's Circle of the church. National & Michigan Education Associations, State and Local Asso­ ciation of Retired Schoo'. Personnel. Mrs. Vanderbrook was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Mary Ella Barnhill on March 22,1980; a grandson, Erin Vanderbrook and a sister, Alta Brinks. She is survived by her husband, Lyle; one daughter, Eleanor Shellenbarger of Hastings; two sons, Lyle E. (Emiko) vanderbrook and Richard L. Vanderbrook, both of Hastings; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; one sister, Florence Owen of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 12, 1997 at Rutland Township Cemetery. Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial will take place at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bell Choir of the First United Methodist Church, Hastings. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. L B. “Berk”McConnell EAST LANSING - LB. "Berk" McConnell, age 83, of East Lansing, passed away Saturday, July 12, 1997. Mr. McConnell was born June 22, 1914 in Lansing. He graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1931 and attended MSU. He was a sheetmetal foreman at Todd Ship­ yard in Seattle, Washington during World War II. He was owner and President of McConnell Sheet Metal, Inc., located and operated in Lansing for over 40 years. Mr. McConnell was a member and one time President of Five-Cities Association, a local association of Sheet Metal & Air Conditioner Contractors. Mr. McConnell was President of the Michigan chapter of the Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Associa­ tion (SMACN A) 1964-1967. He also served in various capacities with SMACNA at the national level; Director, 1958-1962; Chairman-Labor Relations Committee, 1959-1961; PresideoL 1962-1963. He was longtime member of Lansing Council 305, United Commercial Travelers and served as Senior Counselor. He was one time President of Morrison Lake Resort Association, Co­ owner of Morrison Lake Golf course and led the reorganization of MLGC to expand the course and open it to the public. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunt­ ing, fishing, snowmobiling. motorcycling and flying. Mr. McConnell was preceded in death by one sister, Lethia Ackley. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maxine K. (Brugh); three sons, Lynn T. (Emmalene G.) McConnell of Hastings, Bruce A (Roberta) McConnell of Waterford and Todd L. (Martha) McConnell of East Lansing; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 30,1997,4:00 p.m. at Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. Reverend Thomas G. Bayes, Jr., Pastor of Judson Memorial Baptist Church will be officiating. Interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery. Lansing. There will be no visitation. Those desiring may make contributions to YMCA; McConnell-Christie Endowment, 301 W. Lenawee, Lansing, MI 48933 or the Nation­ al Kidney Foundation of Michigan, Inc., 2350 S. Huron Pk wv , Ann Arbor, 48104 in memory of Mr. McConnell. Gordon E. Crothers HASTINGS - Gordon E. Crothers, age 78, of Hastings, passed away March 7, 1997 in Avon Park, Florida. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 1997 at the First Presbyte­ rian Church with Reverend Kent Keller officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyerian Church. Cancer Society of Hastings or one of your choice. Refreshments will be served following the service. Viola E. Wilson Reverend l.C. Zeke Peters,Jr. GRAND RAPIDS - Viola E. Wilson. 79, of Grand Rapids passed away Friday, July 11, 1997 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born on August 22, 1917 in Ionia, the daughter of Charles and Helma (Larsen) Beeman She married Harley Wilson on October 15, 1938. She lived in the Lake Odessa area until 1981 when she moved to Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her husband Harley in 1991; two brothers, Charles, Jr. and Bernard; three sisters, Nonna, Margie and Beatrice; and one daughter-in-law, Susan ValderLind Wilson. Mrs. Wilson is survived by two sons, Freder­ ick (Marifrances) Wilson of Caledonia and Roger (Naomi) Wilson of Lake Odessa; five grandchildren, Steve (Carla) Wilson, David, Christine, Matthew and Natalie Wilson; one great granddaughter, Taylor Susan Wilson; two sisters, Nellie (Lawrence) Hoffman and Evelyn Moon; and four brothers. Joseph (Nellie) Beeman, Leonard (Hazel) Beeman, Richard (Phyllis) Beeman and James (Carol) Beeman. Funeral services were held Monday, July 14, 1997 at the Sunfield United Brethren Church with Reverend Mark Ralph and Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial took place at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. LAKE ODESSA - Reverend l.C. Zeke Peters, Jr, 65, of Lake Odessa passed away Saturday, July 12,1997 at Blodgeu Hospital in Grand Rapids He was born on July 26. 1931 in Watergap, Kentucky, the son of I.C. and Nell (Jerrolls) Peters, Sr. He attended schools in Kentucky and attended the Church of God Seminary. He was ordained through the Church of God from 1960 to 1982, and in 1982 was ordained through the United Preachers Gospel Association. He attended the Missouri School of Auctioneer­ ingHe mamed Lorraine DeRossett on May 24, 1951 in Sloan, Kentucky where they lived until 1954 when they moved to Stockbridge. In 1960 he began pastoring churches and in 1979 moved to Woodland. In 1981 he retired from pastoring and moved to Lake Odessa. He was a member of *ne North American Hunting Club and the Ethical Good Government. He was preceded in death by one brother, William; two great grandchildren and one nephew. Reverend Peters is survived by his wife, Lorraine, two sons, Taylor (Laura) Peters of Bay City and Steven (Becky) Peters of Ionia; one daughter, Evelyn (Roger) Barnum of Lake Odessa; one adopted daughter, Kathy (Clem) Wilson of Clarksburg, West Virginia; 18 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; two brothers, Roy (Leona) Peters of Munith, Kentucky and Frank (Becky) Peters of Pierston, Indiania; two sisters, Elsie (Lonzo) Lafferty of Alan, Kentucky and Ermajean (Junior) Hamilton of Benner, Kentucky; one sister-in-law, Maudie Peters of Munith, Kentucky; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odes­ sa with Reverend George Aton officiating. Burial took place at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. |Pearl M. Pyke| GRAND RAPIDS - Pearl M. Pyke, age 73, of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, July 15,1997 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids Mrs. Pyke was born March 31, 1924 in Walkerville, the daughter of Emil and Alice (Swift) Wahl. She was raised in Walkerville and attended Gowdy Country School and Walkerville High School. She married Thomas Pyke. mis. Pyke was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; one brother, Harold Wahl and one sister, Olive Pyle. She is survived by six sisters, Eunice Jones of Grand Haven, Inez Lursema of Nashville, Margery Wans of Grand Rapids, Marilyn Chaffee of Nashville and Shirley Ward of Sara­ nac; one brother, Herbert Wahl of Hastings and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18,1997 at the Abson Cemetery in Walkerville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Fire Department or charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. FLORIDA - Reverend James L Dean, 73, of Spring Hill, Florida passed away suddenly Tuesday. July 8, 1997 in Pentwater. He was born on February 23, 1924 in Wayland, the son of Herbert C. and Ruby H. (Snyder) Dean. He married Elma F. Green on April 8, 1944 in Grand Rapids. He served in the U.S. Air Force During his tenure as minister he served al the Ogilvie Wesleyan Church in Evart, the White­ hall Wesleyan Church in Muskegon, the Ravenna Wesleyan Church and the Orchard View Wesleyan Church in Muskegon. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Daisy Vanderberg; three brothers, Clar­ ence, Melvin and Darus Dean. Reverend Dean is survived by his wife, Elma of Spring Hill, Florida; one son, Daniel and Caryl Dean of Etowah, North Carolina; one daughter, Linda and Jim Jeffries of Littleton, Colorado; six grandchildren; three great grand­ children, one sister, Leona Westover of Grand Rapids; one brother, Donivan and Dorothy Dean of Middleville; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Funeral services were held Friday, July 11, 1997 at the Beeler Funeral Home in Middlevil­ le with Reverend Jay DeNeff officiating. Burial will be at Jamestown Cemetery. A Memorial Service is planned at a later date in Spring Hill, Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fellowship Wesleyan Church Building Fund in Spring Hill. Roger F. Ames DELTON - Roger F. Ames, age 76, of Delton, pessed away July 13, 1997 at home. Mr. Ames was bom January 16, 1921 in Kalamazoo, the son of Charles E. and Dorothy (Pennington) Ames. He was mimed to Naomi Davidson on October 1, 1950. Mr. Ames was employed for 26'A years as a boiler operator at National Gypsum Co. of K azoo and he was a c our icr for se ver al y e ars al Federal Armored Services in Grand Rapids. He was a member of the Calhoun County D.A.V. 87. He served with the United Slates Navy during WW1I. He was a past Master of Richland Lodge 8217 F. & A.M A Past Patron of Richland O.E.S. 8253. Mr. Ames enjoyed fishing, camping, travel­ ing and watching football. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi on July 13, 1993; three sisters and one brother. Mr. Ames is survived by two daughters, Carol J. Ames at home and Robin Elwen of Delton; five sons, Fred and Dana Ames of Kalamazoo, Robert and Helena Ames of Delton, Roger Ames, Dolph Ames and Stephen Ames, all of Oregon; many grandchildren; five sisters and three brothers. Cremation has taken place al his request Friends are invited to attend a Masonic memor­ ial service to be held at 7:00 p.m. this Thursday. July 17,1997 at the Richland Masonic Temple. Memorial contributions may be made to the Roger Ames Memorial Fund. Envelopes will be available at the Masonic Temple. Funeral arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. I__________ Robert A. Hetrigel GRAND HAVEN - Robert A. Helrigel, 74, of G.and Haven, formerly of Hastings passed away Thursday. July <0, 1997 at home. He was born on January 4,1923 in Kalama­ zoo, the son of Arthur and Bernice (Johnson) Helrigel. He graduated from Holland High School in 1941 and attended college for two yean. He served in the United Stites Navy from 1942 - 1945 during World War D. He married Geraldine A. Murdock on May 11, 1946 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Helrigel retired from E.W. Bliss Co. in 1982 after 30 yean of service. He was a member of the Engineering Society in Michigan. He was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Helrigel in 1995 and a niece, Beth Wester in 1996. Mr. Helrigel is survived by his wife, Geral­ dine; one son, John (Jill) Helrigel of Lansing; four grandchildren, Jon (Terri) Helrigel, Todd Helrigel, Daniel Helrigel and Lizabeth Helrigel and fiance Matt Me Queen; two great grand­ children, Chelsea Helrigel and Connor Helrigel; and nieces, Jody (Gary) Pran and Lynn Summers and Ken Vandecar. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 12,1997 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middle­ ville with Reverend William Martin officiat­ ing. Burial took place at Rutland Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Ottawa Community, 1515 S. Despelder, Grand Haven, MI 49417 Marjorie (Halloran) Tobin PLAINWELL - Marjorie (Halloran) Tobin, age 95, of Plainwell, passed away Monday, July 14, 1997 at the Life Care Center in Plainwell. Mrs. Tobin was born February 25, 1902 in North Dakota, the daughter of John and Margaret (Anderson) Halkxan. She married Bernard Tobin on August 22, 1923. She moved to the Doster area from North Dakota in 1941. Mrs. Tobin was a homemaker and sold Stan­ ley Home Products for 25 years. She was a member of St Ambrose Church in Delton, also The Helping Hand and Sunshine Cub. Mrs. Tobin enjoyed crochetting and flower gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard on February 17, 1967 and a son-in­ law, Mel Handley on August 7, 1994. Mrs. Tobin is survived by three daughters, Bernice and James Hankerd of Jackson, Bever­ ly a nd James Reynolds of G ra nger. Illinois and Mary Lou Handley of Lisle, Illinois; one son, John and Peg Tobin of Plainwell; one brother, Alan and Ruth Halloran of Wayland; twentytwo grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchil­ dren and one great great grandchild. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. at St Ambrose Church m Delton on Thursday, July17, 1997 with Father William Crenner, Cele­ brant. Mrs Tobin will lay in state at the church from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the Mass. Funeral Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Subscribe TODAY! Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. g.H.945-9554 The Hastings Banner �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 17, 1997 — Page 7 Social News Ruffner-Modos exchange vows Pettengill-Warren united in marriage Patrick A Modes and Pamela S Ruffner, both of Canton, wre married May 10. 1997 at Country Chapel in Dowling. She is the daughter of David and Joyce Ruf­ fner of Dowling. He is the son of the late Joe and Ellen Modos of Northville, and father of Pat II and Robyn Modes of Kalkaska. Honor attendants were Connie Bagley of Bellevue and Pat Modes II of Kalkaska. Re­ maining bridal party included Robyn Modos. Lorine Beanie. Mike Bagley and Al Modos The bride graduated from Hastings High School. Michigan State University and Eastern Michigan University. She is employed by Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn The groom graduated from Northville High School and is also employed by Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn The couple is at home in Canton after a honeymoon in Las Vegas. Nevada. Kamcla Pettengill and Craig Warren were married May 4 on the Spouting Hom Estate in Kauai, Hawaii They honeymooned on Kauai and Oahu Their reception was May 31 at the Plainwell Comfort Inn. Her parents arc Paul and Suzan Pettengill of Hickory Comers and his parents arc James and Deanna Warren of Hickory Comers. A graduate of Oakland University. Rochester Hills, the bride is an account coor­ dinator at Kellogg Headquarters in Battle Creek. The bridegroom was a graduate of Gull Lake and is owner of Warren Builders. They reside in Kalamazoo Gregory James Yeomans. Delton and Karen Louise Johnson. Beech Creek. PA. Boone Alan Daniel. Battle Creek and Corey Jeanne Elliott. Battle Creek. Jason Edward Hricovsky. Hastings and Brook Ann Clark. Hastings. Jason Bruce Griffith. Ionia and Kara Lynn Endsley. Hastings. Larry Warren Curcuro. Shelbyville and Renee Marie Hams. Plainwell Daniel Lee Jousma. Wayland and Phyllis Jean Bush. Wayland. Richard Ross Tobias. Hastings and Gina LaVem Mowery. Hastings. Travis Karl Chilton. Delton and Kristy Jean Handy. Delton John Paul Fechner. Hastings and Donna Jean Marlette. Hastings. Mike O'Grady. Hastings and Julie Ann Reed. Hastings Robert James Bourdo. Delton and Pamala Kay Erway. Delton . L Gladys Hammond to observe 94th Gladys Hammond will celebrate her 94th birthday on July 23. 1997. Her address is 2641 W Dowling Rd.. Big Cedar Lake. Delton. 490*6 GIRL, Mary Faith bom at 4:40 p.m. on July GIRL, Alexis Leigh bom at Butterworth 8 at Pennock Hospital to Steve and Kelly Feldpausch of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 2% ozs. and 20% inches long. Hospital on June 8. 1997 at 11:44 p.m. to Darrel and Tammi Price. Weighing 7 lbs. 7 ozs. and was 20 inches long. GIRL, McKenzie Jode Mane bom at 12:53 p.m. on July 7 at Pennock Hospital to Jolene Pastemack and Keenan Rudesill of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs. 3% ozs. and 20% inches long • GIRL, Chy Ann Courtney bom at 5:04 p.m. . BOY, Gage Keehlen bom al 7:22 p.m. on Ju­ ly 7 al Pennock Hospital to Jennifer Bergan and Ken Sherrow of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Selena Mane bom al 3:22 a.m. on Ju­ ly 9 at Pennock Hospital to Julie Olsen of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 in­ ches long. BOY, Shawn Michael Alan bom at 5:50 p.m. on July 11 at Pennock Hospital to John and Valerie Bartimus of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 ozs and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kalie Nicole bom at 4:16 a.m. on July 9 at Pennock Hospital to Barbara and Daniel Phillips of Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 11 M ozs and 20 inches long . GIRL, Breanne Jade bom at 3:00 p.m. on Ju­ ly 12 at Pennock Hospital to Kimberly Johns and Hugh Sommervell of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs 13 ozs. and 19 inches long. June 26 at Butterworth Hospital to Geoffrey and Ann Cross ot Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 19% inches long. BOY, Darren James bom at 8:29 a.m. on July 1. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Jim and Barb. Cronover of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13% ozs. and 20 inches long BOY, Thomas Scott bom at 8:28 a.m. on July 2, 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Scott Mueller and Jessica Smith of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 15% ozs. and 20 inches long BOY, Raidcn Myer bom at 10:32 p.m. on Ju­ ly 2, 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Mike and Beverly Macleod of Woodland. Weighing 9 lbs. 9.75 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Scon Risk bom at 10:45 p.m. on July 2. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Colleen and Matthew Garber of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs. 10M ozs. and 22% inches long BOY, Phillip James bom at 1:26 a.m. on July 3. 197 at Pennock Hospital lo Michelle and James VanNoty of Battle Creek. Weighing 6 lbs 9 ozs. and 19 inches long. Woodland N6WS by Catherine Lucas Lakewood Crop Walk Chairman Bill Walker last week gave me a list of the lop money-gathering churches in the recent fund­ raising walk Woodgrovc Chnstian/Brcthrcn Pansh. under the leadership of Libby Kinsey turned in a total of S2.239.OO and will re­ ceive the traveling plaque, which previously has been won by both Central and Lakewood United Methodist Churches. This year. Lakewood United Methodist Church collected SI.870 and Central United Methodist collected SI.770. Walker said he was very pleased that the grand total col­ lected by all the churches was $10,024.20 Twenty-five percent of that total will stay in (he Lakewood community lo meet local hunger needs and the remainder will be sent lo Crop Walk headquarters lo be used where needed arounc' the world. The summer is going fast and it is time lo start planning for the Woodland Homecom­ ing celebration. There will be a meeting al 7 p.m. Wednesday. July 23. at the village of­ fice to make plans. All interested people are invited to attend and bring any new ideas This is a community project and can only be put together by people of the community. The celebration will be Aug. 29 through Sept. I. which is the Labor Day weekend. Boy and Girl Scouts and the scouting pro­ gram in the Lake Odessa area will be (he special focus of displays in the Lake Odessa Depot Museum for Depot Day. Scouts, past and present, will be specially honored at 4:15 p.m. Saturday. July 26. during the fifth annual Depot Day program. Everyone who has ever been involved with scouting is invited lo be present when a spe­ cial tribute will be given lo members of Lake Odessa Troop No. 300 in recognition of their continued assistance in depot pro­ jects. Gabe Steward of Woodland was the winner of one of the 11 scholarships given recently by the scholarship committee of Jackson Mutschler Post No. 4461 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Lake Odessa. These cash awards go to children and grandchildren of members of the post. Gabe is the grandson of Frank and Wilma Townsend and (he son of Jen" and Shelley Steward. He graduated from Lakewood High and plans to attend Olivet College. Dinner was served to the winners who could come and the families of all the win­ ners. Committee Chairman and past Post Commander Dale Geiger gave all students' checks to the parent or grandparent who sponsored them and that relative presented the check to the graduating high school se­ nior. Another winner was Paul Shoemaker, grandson of Clyde and Doreen Shoemaker, who lives in Woodland Township on Eagle Point and graduated from Lakewood High this year. He will be going to Bowling Green State University in Ohio. His award was picked up by his parents as he was un­ able to attend the dinner. This year the awards were raised to $150 each. The day after the VFW scholarship awards dinner. Clyde and Doreen Shoemaker. Denny and Luannc and daughter Rhonda Shoemaker and a cousin of Rhonda. Mark and Darlene Shoemaker Goodemoot. Jerry and Doris Graul and their daughter. Tina, and her husband. Denny Sauers, and Terri Lynn and Terry Newman and two children from Chambersburg. Pa., all traveled to and met in Cincinnati, Ohio. There they attended a performance of “Caravan Kids," which included Brandi Goodemoot. She has been touring the U.S. and performing all summer. They have already performed in Texas; Virginia Beach. Va.; Pigeon Forge. Tenn.; Las Vegas. Nev.; Disneyland. Calif.; Cedar Rapids. Iowa; and then they went to Cincinnati. They are now al Myrtle Beach and then they will go to Disney World. Florida, and on lo New Jersey. Their final performance as this group will be at Niagara Falls early in August. The Shoemaker and Goodemoot family will pick Brandy up there to come home for the rest of the summer. There were 23 people at the Kilpatrick Missionary Dinner last Wednesday. Lillian Vandecar and Hildred Chase served Polish sausage and potato salad and the other ladies furnished various other vegetable, salad and dessert dishes. The next Kilpatrick Mission­ ary Dinner will be at noon Wednesday, Aug. 13. which is the second Wednesday of the month. When the Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening, it was announced that a member, past president and past district gov­ ernor. Cliff Mattson, is now at the Leader Dog school in Rochester learning to handle the dog they are giving him. He will be home with the dog July 21. Not only the Lions, who are sponsoring Cliff in receiving the leader dog. but every­ one in Woodland will be glad for him to have Ihis help. He recently fell over a bicy­ cle on the sidewalk and had to have emer­ gency treatment for cuts and scrapes NEWS, NEWS LOCAL and AREA community can S. r„d „lry weak In th. HASTINGS BANNER M ItSf RIJBE TOR,, <nll 11XI-X051 ’ Barry County is requesting quotes from qualified contractors to demolish and remove the former Delton Locomotive Works building located at 120 Maple St, Delton, Ml. Additional information may be obtained at the Barry County Administrators office, 220 W. State St, Hastings, Ml, 616-948-4891. Quotes are requested on or before July 21, 1997. The Lions discussed the scholarship bene­ fit steak dinner they will hold al their build­ ing July 26. Tickets are now in the hands of the members and only 200 will be sold There will be a few extra steaks and baked potatoes, but if you want to be assured of a meal, you'd better buy a ticket ahead of time The steak dinner will include salad, baked beans, baked potato, roll, drink and water­ melon for dessert Lion Les Yonkers told the group of 19 members about the time he and Virginia spent in Europe with the Lakewood Choral Society. They landed in Frankfort and like everyone else who has ever been there. Les com­ mented about the size of that airport He said the choral society sang in a cathe­ dral not far from there luiter (hey were in Salzburg. Austria and (hey sang in (he cathedral where Wolfgang Mozart's parents were married and where Mozart was baptized They saw the hill where Julie Andrews sing 'The Sound of Music" and the cathedral that was used in the film for the wedding. They also saw the cathedral where the real Von Trapps were marned Les and Virginia participated in. Les thought, seven concerts before they relumed ahead of the rest of the society in order to be grand marshals in the Lake Odessa Fair pa­ rade. The Yonkers visited Germany. Austna and Switzerland. They enjoyed a cruise down the Danube River seeing lovely castles and other scenery. They also attended the opera and saw “The Magic Flute.” He said that after they left the rest of the choral society went into France for a few days and then relumed to the Lakewood area. He and Virginia were in Europe one and a half weeks and the others stayed fur two full weeks. 1 spent Sunday afternoon in Marshall with my sister-in-law. Evelyn Lucas McClay. We had dinner al Cornwell's Turkeyville and both of us talked on the phone to Catherine Spindler Boyer, the only surviving niece of Dr George Spindler, who gave the library lo Woodland Township Her husband died a few years ago and she has moved into an apart­ ment. Her son has her previous home in Bat­ tle Creek Evangelist and Christian Illusionist. Eric Reamer will present a program at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening July 27. Along with his message about sal­ vation. he presents some of today's most baffling illusions which he says arc certainly not “magic" at all. but very human tricks. The public will be welcome. l€GRL NOTICES: Monee or N0«TGAGC SALE WHEREAS. defoult hot boon mode in the terms and conditions ot a certain mortgage modo by Dennis M. Stine. a single mon and Connie 0 Reel, o tingle woman. Mortgagors. lo Woodhams Mor­ tgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation Mor tgogeo. dated the 4th day ot Juno. A.D., 1993. and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the •th day of Juno. A.D.. in 1993. in Libor 573 on Pag «d 8B3-8B9. which said mortgage is now held by TRAVERSE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a Michigan Corporation, and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to bo due on so id mortgage at of the date of this notice >s the turn of Sixth Thousand Two Hundred Thirteen and 22/100 dollart (S4O.213.22). for principal and interest, and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pari Hereof, and default having boon modo whereby the power of tale contained In said mortgage hot become operative NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode ond provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday. the 31 st day of July. 1997, at 2:00 o'clock In the afternoon, local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale of public oction to the highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in the Ci­ ty of Hastings County of Barry and State of Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in sold County), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage with the interest thereon of eight percent (•%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be poid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest In the premises. The premises described in said mortgage ore os follows: Property situated in the Township of Assyria. County of Barry. Stale of Michigan, to wit: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS LOCATED IN ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUN­ TY, STATE OF MICHIGAN. AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS AU THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 TOWN I NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD. EXCEFT THE WEST 295 FEET THEREOF ALSO EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST I 4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 . 773 FEET THENCE EAST AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID WEST LINE. 295 FEET TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEG INN ING THENCE EAST. 426 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 365 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE. 518 FEET. MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT WHICH LIES EAST 295 FEET FROM SAID WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1 /2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 /4; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID WEST LINE. 659 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT Of BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING AT THE INTERSEC DON OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SEC DON 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. WITH THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE. 234 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT WHICH LIES NORTH 1767 FEET FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 26; THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST. 362 FEET. THENCE NORTHEASTER IV 311 FEET MORE OR LESS. TO A POINT IN SAID CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD WHICH LIES NOR THWESTERLY 314 FEET FROM THE PLACE OF BEGIN MNG. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 314 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING . SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO LANDS LYING SOUTH OF AND ADJA­ CENT TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL OVER THAT PART OF THE EAST 20 FEET TO THE WEST 741 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26. TOWN 1 NORTH. RANGE 7 WEST. EX­ TENDING FROM THE CENTERLINE OF JONES ROAD SOUTH TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1500 FEET OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26 SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC AND OF ANY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT IN ANY PART THEREOF TAKEN. USED OR DEED FOR STREET. ROAD OR HIGHWAY PURPOSES Commonly known os 9450 Jones Rood. Bellevue. Ml The redemption period shall bo one year from the date of such sale. Dated June 19. 1997 TRAVERSE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A. FORREST. JR Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court St.. Flint. Ml 48503 Telephono: (810) 238-4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (7/17) FttSCLOSUM NOTICE (AR Cs—Mss) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage modo by Steven Gerald Bott. a married mon ond Robin Bott, his wife of Barry County. Michigan. Mortgogor(s). to First Federal of Michigan. Mortgagee, dated the 10th day of May, A.D.. 1993. and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 27th doy of Moy, A.D.. 1993. in Liber 573 of Barry County Records, on page 9. which said mortgage was thereafter, by mesne assignments assigned to No tionsbanc Mortgage Corporation by assignment recorded in rhe office of the Register of Deeds for hre County of Barry ond State of Michigan, in Liber 638. on Page 789. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Seventy Four Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Two ond 55/100 Dollars (J74.722.55). And no other suit or proceedings ot low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgoge or any pari thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sole con­ tained in said mortgoge. ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that on Thurs­ day. the 7th doy of August. A.D. 1997. at 11:00 o'clock o.m. said mortgoge wlH be foreclosed by a sole ot public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse. Barry County, Michigan.of the premises described in said mor­ tgoge. or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mor­ tgoge. with the interest thereon ot Seven and One HoH percent p.50%) per annum and oil logoi costs, charges and expenses. Including the at­ torney foes allowed by low. ond also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said promises are described os follows: The land situated in the Township of Rutland in the County of Barry ond Stole of Michigan and describ­ ed as follows, to wit: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SEC­ TION 5. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 314 2 WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION. 615.00 FEET THENCE NORTH 447.38 FEET TO THE SOUTH BANK OF A CREEK; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 2617" EAST ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID CREEK 119 81 FEET TO THE SHORE OF HATHAWAY LAKE. THENCE ALONG AN IN­ TERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID LAKE NORTH 80 DEGREES 59-31" EAST 83.16 FEET; THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 54'41" EAST 139.14 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 13*16" EAST 125.67 FEET THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 56 00 EAST 154.78 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 5 AND THE END OF SAID TRAVERSE LINE THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE 543.81 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH LANQS LYING BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF SAID CREEK AND LAKE EXCEPT: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST COR­ NER OF SECTION 5, TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 31 42 WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 200.00 FEET THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 521.07 FEET TO THE SHORE Of HATHAWAY LAKE THENCE ALONG AN IN TERMEDiATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID LAKE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 13*16" EAST 46.36 FEET; THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 56W EAST 154.78 FEET TO SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 5 AND THE END OF SAID TRAVERSE LINE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE. 543.81 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINN­ ING. INCLUDING LANDS LYING BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF HATHAWAY LAKE EXCEPT THE WEST 215 FEET THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote or such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. In which cose the redemption period shall be X days from dots of luch sole. Dated: July 3. 1997 Nationsbonc Mortgoge Corp. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagees Albert L. Holtz. P.C. 1760 S. Telegraph Rd. Ste. 300 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48302-0183 (110)335-5000 (7/24) Meeting colied lo order by Supervisor ot 7.00 p.m. All members ond several guests present. Clerk's and treasurer's reports were presented ond approved. Discussion about roods. Board voted to cancel gravel program for this year ond order dust control. Ambulance contracted accepted os offered by Thomapple Township. Bills approved for payment os rood. Mooting adjourned at 8 50 pm Emily Harrison Clerk (7/17) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 17, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: NOTKt OF MOGTGAGC FCNKCLOtUGI BALI Defoult ha* occurred in tho condition* of a nw tgog* made by TIMOTHY C NIXON and KIMBERLY I. NIXON, hutbond ond wit* (collectively AAor tgotor"). to FARM CREDIT SIR VICES Of WEST MICHIGAN. ACA. a corporation having it* prin­ cipal office ot 488 Kinney N.W Grand Rap>ds Michigan 49544 ( Mortgagee"), dated August 31 1994. ond recorded in the oHke of the Register al Deed* for Barry County. Michigan on September 13. 1994 in liber 614. Page 587 (the AAortgoge ) By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elect* to declare ond hereby declare* the entire unpaid gmoum of the AAortgoge due ond payable forthwith. A* of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal ond interest on the AAortgoge the lum of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Three Hundred Eighty ond 71/100 Dollar* ($114 380 71) No suit or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the AAortgoge or ony pari thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgoge and the statute in such cose mode ond provided, ond to pay the above amount, with interest, a* provided in the Mortgoge. and all legal cost* charges ond expense*, including the attorney fee allowed by law. ond all taxes ond insurance premium* paid by the undersigned before sole, the Mortgoge will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premise* at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east en­ trance to the Barry County Courthouse located in Hostings. Michigan on Thursday. July 24. 1997, ot two o'clock in the afternoon. The promises covered by the AAortgoge ore situated in the Township of Baltimore. County of Barry. State of Michigan, ond ore described o* follows: The North 20 acres of the West I /2 of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 T2N R8W Subject to existing highway*, easement*, ond rights-of-way of record: together with oil the fix­ ture*. tenements, hereditament*, and ap­ purtenances belonging or in ony way appertaining to this reol estate. Notice is further given tho* the length of the redemption period will be twelve (12) month* from the date of sale Dated: June 26. 1997 FARM CREDO SERVICES OF WEST MICHIGAN. ACA Timothy Hi I legends WARNER NORCROSS 8 JUDO IIP 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W Grand Rapids Ml 49503-2489 (616)752 2000 (7/17) NOTICE TO THE MMMNT1 OF GJUHTY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: CASE NO. SP 11-97 —Douglas E. Howell, (appli cam). Douglas E. Howell and Shirley A. Sisson, (property owners). LOCATION At 2460 McKeown Rd. on the West side between Nashville t River Rds. in Sec. 27. Hastings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a home occupation in a detached accessory building for a machine shop. CASE NO. SP 12-97 - Sharon Cousin*, (appli cant), William A. Russell, (property owner). LOCATION: At 310 Mom St., on the We«t side in DeHon between Maple & Bush St. in Sec. 6. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for the parking, storage of materials, good* or sup­ plies out-of-door* and a* a port of an office facility. MEETING DATE: July 28. 1997. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Court* A Law Building at 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. Interested person* desiring to present their view* upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Person* In­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hasting*. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plan­ ning Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such os signers for the hearing impaired ond audio tope* of printed materials being considered at the meeting to In­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (7/17) Loose change? FORCLOtUINE NOTICf (AB CliwMltl MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mod* in the terms ond condition* of a certain mortgoge mode by Troy H Rogers ond Trino C Rogers hus band one- wife of Hosting*. Michigan. Mortgagors to Woodnams AAortgoge Corp., a Michigan Cor poration AAortgoge© dated the 22nd doy of December. A D 1994. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on the 27th doy of December A.D.. 1994. in Liber 621 of Barry County Records on poge 878 which said mortgoge was thereafter on. to-wit assigned to GE Capitol AAortgoge Ser Vice*. Inc by mesne assignment and recorded on February 9. 1996 in the office of Register of Deeds in Liber 651 for said County of Barry County Record*, on poge 373. on which mortgoge there is claimed to be due. ot the dote of this notice, for principle ond interest, tho sum of SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN AND 18/100 ($64,157 18) DOLLARS And no suit or proceedings ot low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage or ony pari thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case modo ond pro­ vided. notice I* hereby given that on the 14th day of August. A.D. 1997. ot 1:00 p.m. sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, al the Barry County Courthouse In Hosting*. Barry County. Michigan, of the premise* described in sold mortgoge. or so much thereof a* may bo necessary to pay the omounl duo. a* aforesaid, on said mortgoge. with the in­ terest thereon at ton percent (10.00%) per annum ond all legal cost*, charges and expense*, in­ cluding the attorney foe* allowed by low. ond also ony sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed. necessary to protect It* interest in tho promise*. Which sold promises are described a* follows: All certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Woodland, in tho County of Borry ond Slot© of Michigan ond described a* follow*, to-wit: COMMENCING AT 5 80 CHAINS WEST OF SOUTHEAST CORNER. SECTION 16 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST THENCE EAST 136 FEET FOR FLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 12 ROOS EAST TO CENTER OF WOODLAND CENTER DRAIN THENCE SOUTHEAST ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID DRAIN THENCE TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY WEST TO BEGINNING The redemption period shall bo 6 month* from tho date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed m accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period sftoll be 30 days from th* dot* of such sol* Doted July 3. 1997 GE Capitol AAortgoge Service*. Inc Frederick A. Poti. Esq. Petx 8 Associates. P.C. 20902 AAock Grosso Pte Wood*. Ml 48236 Our File 40) 071-0528 (7/31) MORTGAGE FOGICtOtUGI SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult has boon modo in the conditions of a mortgoge mode by RANDALL R. SMITH o single mon. to FIRST UNION HOME EQUI­ TY CORPORATION, a North Carolina Corporation. Mo.♦gage*, dated September 24. 1993 ond record­ ed on October 27. 1993 In Liber 587. on Poge 28. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which morre there Is r'oimed to bo du© ot the dote hereof sum of F.fty-flvo Thousand Seven Hundred Eleven ond 83/100 dollars ($55,711.83). Including Interest at 8.49% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained In sold mor­ tgage ond th* statute in such cos* mod* ond pro­ vided. notice Is h*<»by Qiv*n ibot said mo'-tgog* will be foreclosed by a sal* of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendu*. at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan ot 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on July 31. 1997. Said premises or* situated in TOWNSHIP of HOPE. Borry County. Michigan, ond or* described Commencing ot the Southeast comer of the Nor­ theast 1 /4 of Section 23. Town 2. North. Range 9 West, thence North 592 feet for the place of begin­ ning: thence North 331 feet; thence West 1.320 feet; thence South 331 feet: thence East 1.320 foot to tho place of beginning. Also commencing ot th* Southeast corner of tho Northeast 1 /4 of Section 23: thence North 592 feet; thence We*t 1.320 feet: thence South 592 feet; thence East 1.320 foot to place of beginning. Th* redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from th* dot* of such sal*. Doted Juno 19. 1997 FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott t Trott. P.C. Attorneys for FIRST UNION HOME EQUITY CORPORATION XI50 Telegraph Suit* 100 Bingham forms. Michigan 48025 File 897064129 (7/17) TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PINEVIEW ACRES ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that tho Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of repaving 2500 feet of exiting paved roads in Fineview Acres Plat (the "Improvements") from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its inten­ tion to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assess­ ment district: Those parcels in the Fineview Acres Plat, more particularly described as follows: Lots 1 and 2 and 13 through 36. inclusive, of the Plat of Fineview Acres, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 52. in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on July 25. 1997. at 6 30 o'clock p.m . at the Township Hall/Fire Station. 13555 M-37. Battle Creek. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other mat­ ters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated: July 1. 1997 June Doster. Clerk Township of Johnstown Dear Ann Landers: I am a 15-ycar-old Ann landers Phone pest Dear Ann Landers: My husband has a friend who is an alcoholic and a total sleaze “Otis" calls at any hour of the day or night. If I happen to answer the phone, he'll blab on endlessly, and I am stuck. His conversation consists primarily of tasteless jokes that degrade women and minorities I neither care to listen to him nor do I have the time to talk. I can never get him off the phone, so I wind up hanging up on him. This infuriates my husband. I installed caller l.D. on my phone so I can avoid these calls. However. Iasi week. I was in bed with bronchitis and thought it was my office calling, so I picked up the phone without checking. Otis knew I was sick and could barely speak, but he wouldn’t get off the phone. J told him three times I was going to hang up and said goodbye each time. He kept talking. Finally. I just hung up. My husband and I have been fighting about it ever since. He said I was inexcusably rude I say Otis is the one who is rude. When I told Otis I was sick and would take a message for my husband to return this call, he should have thanked me and hung up immediately. My husband insists 1 apologize to Otis. Do you think I should? Who’s right? — Still Arguing in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Dear Summit: You do not owe that sleazy phone pest an apology Your husband owes you one for insisting that you stay on lhe phone and listen to his nonsense Obviously, ending a phone conversation with this man is virtually impossible. Whenever you hear Olis' voice, hand the phone to your husband immediately and say, "Honey, it’s for you." Postal defense Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a Gem of the Day that said. "Many people complain that the mail delivery is slow and cuss out the Postal Service, but when was lhe last time your gas. electric or phone bill was late?" Once again, the Postal Service is the butt of a cheap joke. As a former postal worker. 1 want to tell you why your bills arrive on time and many of your letters never get delivered. The people who send bills use the correct form of address, name first, street address or post office box on the second line, city stole and correct zip code on the third line. They do not address their letters to "Auntie Bertha. " They do not write with calligraphy pens. They do not use silver ink on blue envelopes. They do not decorate their envelopes with drawings and stickers. Please urge your readers to remember the purpose of sending a letter is to communicate with another person and the soul of com­ munication is clarity. Tell them to type or print the name and address and be sure to use the right zip code. (The Postal Service is re­ quired to send your letter to the zip code you specify, even if it is incorrect, so don't guess.) LEGAL NOTICES RUTLAND CHATTER TOWNSMP July 9. 1997 7:X p.m. — Regular Board Mooting — Present: Pokner. Hansford. Wolters House. Munjoy. Bed­ ford. Edwards ond five residents. Motion to receive ond place on file th* minutes of th* Jun* II. 1997 meeting. Motion to allow Flex Fob to do soil boring*. Motion to re-appoint Gordon Sheldon te th* 2 BA Motion to allow the purcha*o of a new well. Vouchor* approved for payment. Treasurer * Bld. Adm. report* received ond placed on file. Motion to approve th* purchoe* on o phon* systom. Motion to adjourn at 8:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Barbara Bedford Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edward* (7/17) MORTGAGEEALE Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates. P C. is attempting to collect a debt ond any information obtained will be used for thot purpose. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has b**n mod* in the conditions of a mortgog* mod* by DENNIS J. GOULD and LUCINDA GOULD HUSBAND AND WIFE to AAA MORTGAGE t FINANCIAL CORPORA TtON. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION AAortgoge* dated July 26. 1996. ond recorded on September 26. 1996. in Liber 673 on poge 836. Borry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by said mor­ tgage* to CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION, by on assignment doted July 26. 1996. ond recorded on April 24. 1997. in Liber 692. on poge 278. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgoge there is claimed to bo du* ot the date hereof tho turn of *ixty five thousnd five hundred ninety five ond 97/100 Dollars ($65,595.97). including interest Of 16.050% per annum. Under tho power of solo contained in said mor­ tgog* ond the statute in such cos* mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given thot soid mortgoge will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promise*, or some port of them, ot public vondue. al the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. ot 11 00 a.m. on August 7. 1997. Said premise* ore situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. Borry County Michigan and ore described as: THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE EAST 57 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST 14 OF SEC TON 21 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 8 WF«T MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THENCE WEST 440 FEET THENCE NORTH FROM THE CENTER OF THE ROAD 675 FEET THENCE EAST 400 FEET THENCE SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 12 month* from the dote of such sole. Dated June 26. 1997 CONTIAAORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of AAortgoge© ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of AAortgoge* Robert A. Tremain & Associate* P C 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009 6616 (7 24) Also, tell your readers to fill out a change of-address card when they move and always put a return address on all letters Even if you don't know the correct address of the person you’re writing to. you ought to know your own. Our postal service is the cheapest and most efficient in lhe world. If you don't believe me. ask some of your friends who live in other countries. — Grateful in Topsham. Vt. Dear Vermont: Thanks for a letter in sup­ port of Postal Service workers for a change They are so accustomed to being clobbered that your comments will be like a breath of fresh air. Tax services Dear Ann Landers: Hold it right there! I take issue with your reply to “San Diego Sister” regarding the Internal Revenue Ser­ vice. You listed all the wonderful benefits we get for our tax dollars. (I got red. white and blue in the face when I read it). Maybe with your money, you live where there are safe streets. Most Americans don't. We live with bars on the windows, house alarms and car alarms, and we keep guns hands for protection. Quality judges: I think not! Wc can't build prisons fast enough, and criminals are being released after having served one-third of their sentences because we can't house all of them. As for the Social Security net. that's another laugh. After paying into it for years, who knows if it will be there when we retire? Some people say it won’t. It's not the taxes we object to. Ann. It's the lack of services we get in return. I hope the American public jumped all over yc<i for this one. — S.J.. Md. Dear S.J.: I receiveJ very little mail com­ plaining about the column that caused you to get red, white and blue in the face. Come to think of it. I didn't get many compliments, either. Just look around and see what people in other countries have to put up with, and you will thank your lucky stars that you live in America. high school freshman Yesterday. I found something that has me worried 1 was looking for my cat when I saw her run into my brother's nxim I know he doesn't like her in there, so I went »o get her out. When she ran under his bed. I grabbed a flashlight and looked underneath 1 sau a lot of kxisc dollar bills, which isn't unusual, but when I grabbed the cat. I also happened to grab a large stack of bigger bills. This is when" I started to get worried There were 20s. 10s. 5s. and a lot of singles Altogether, my brother had more than $300 I don t want to think he is stealing from my parents, but I can't figure out where all this money came from He gels money for his birthday and Christmas, and once in a while, he sells one of his tapes to a friend, but he is only 17 and doesn't have a job I've heard my parents complain that they arc low on money I don't know what lo do. Ann Should 1 tell my parents what I saw. or should I confront my brother? Please help me out with this. 1 am — Uneasy and Confused in California. Dear Uneasy and Confused: Confront your brother as soon as possible. Choose a moment when you can be alone with him and have plenty of time to talk. Give him a chance to offer an explanation. It's quite possible that he is totally innocent. If you are uncomfortable with his explanation. 1 suggest you talk to your parents about it and let them handle it. Warning sign Dear Ann Ijmders: There have been a couple of terrible auto-train accidents in Chicago recently. Even though you said you weren’t going to print any more Burma Shave signs, would you please print this one as a warning to your readers? — Keep Me Anonymous. Please. He tried to cross. A fast train appeared Death didn't draft him. He volunteered. Dear Anon: Sadly, a lot of people who die in auto-train accidents volunteered. Is alcohol ruining your life or the life of a loved one? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize If. How to Deal With It. How to Conquer It" can turn things around. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send S4.55.) Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate Inc. lake Odessa NCUJS Vacation Bible School at Central United Methodist Church will be held each evening July 20 through July 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The theme is "Celebrate Jesus." The monthly health clinic for immuniza­ tions is to be Wednesday, July 23, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the basement of Central UM Church. The Sebewa Center Association will hold its annual ice cream social Saturday July 19, at the Sebewa Center School on Bippley Road at Shilton Road. Members of the local genealogical society will have a trip to Lansing Friday morning for a guided tour of the Library of Michigan, with time to spend on personal research for as long as the drivers are willing to stay. They will be briefed on some of the resources available for the public to study or scan At one time, the Rev. Edward Humphrey was pastor of the Congregational Church here. Some years earlier, he had been pastor at the Carson City church, which will be celebrating its 125th anniversary Sunday, July 20. There was a flurry of activity last week with surveyors, engineers and workmen for Miss Dig in the area between Lincoln Street and Johnson Lane, with their tripods and multi­ colored flags marking the ground with pink and orange paint and flags in preparation for the start of digging for the Counter Drain. The alley is marked with flags denoting presence of a sewer line and every connection and flags of another color to denote presence of the telephone cable. The pink paint marks crucial landmarks on the maps and charts indicating junctions on the drain. By the weekend the huge tiles to be used line Emerson Street for nearly a block west of Fourth Avenue and a huge piece of machinery was in the alley pois­ ed to go. Street barricades were placed off the roads, waiting for Monday morning, when the first scoops were to be dug at the comer of Fourth Avenue and Emerson Street. On Saturday, Garth and Lavonna Slocum of Nashville and Elaine Gariock attended a din­ ner, along with other classmates at the Mid­ dleton Diner. The company then reassembled at the farm home of Don and Marie Havens for further conversation and sharing of pic­ tures and souveniers of their high school years at Carson City. Members of the historical society are sell­ ing raffle tickets for the grand prize to be of­ fered at Depot Day July 26. The coveted prize will be an autumn weekend on Mackinac Island. Cash prizes await the second and third place winners. The 42nd chicken barbecue, sponsored by the Alethians and Friends, was held on Friday at Fellowship Hall. The take-out line was routed to an adjoining room with easy exit. Many people carried out boxes full of dinners. Meantime, the dining room was comfortable for those who chose to eat on the premises. As always, the High operation produced ex­ cellent chicken. Arlo High has sold the business to his son-in-law. but the quality re­ mains. The center of operations is now Waterloo. Ind., in a move from Elkhart. It is now called High’s Rotary Grill. Marvin Shanks, retired chemistry and physics teacher at Lakewood, underwent or­ thopedic surgery for knee replacement Friday in Grand Rapids. Next week, on July 23, the summer reading program at the library will feature bear stories and the children will make bear pins from shrink plastic. Northwood University has listed Noel Baldwin as a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree. His parents are Lawrence and Terri of Lakeview Drive. Ferris State University in­ cluded Jason McNatt as a recent graduate. The newest issue of "Birds and Blooms." published by the Remain Company in Wisconsin, has a full page article about lhe rare voodoo lily. Fred and Charlotte Wiselogic have grown this species for about 20 years and have given growth bulbs to several people. They have experimented and have found a way to avoid the offensive odor of the plant by using shellac. It is a plant of beauty when it blossoms in February. Several varieties of lily are in blossom now. Wheat is turning golden. The Monday after­ noon downpour, which registered .3 in a rain gauge, flattened some of the wheat. Jeff Sanderson has carried on a sign business in recent years. Now he has a new location for his work downtown. The gas sta­ tion on Fourth at Tupper Lake Street had a service bay. which gives him several square feet of working space. He has an appropriate sign mounted. Back in the days when M-50 came into town from the west on Tupper Lake Street and turned south on Fourth, that in­ tersection had two stations, which doubtless were busy. The station on the southwest cor­ ner was razed many years ago when Harold and Edna Dronenberg were opening a laun­ dromat. They had a new rectangular block building constructed for their business. That, in turn, has seen many uses over the years. Likewise the Sanderson building has had several uses, such as lawn mower repair, once it ceased to be a filling station. — NOTICE — The Hastings City Police Department will be accepting sealed bids on the following vehicles: • 1995 Ford Crown Victoria • V-8 engine. 4 door, 75,750 miles, power locks, power windows, air conditioning, rear defog Vehicle can be seen at Hastings City Hall 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Ml. Bids should be submitted at the Police Dept, between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bids wi" be accepted thru July 18, 4 p.m. Vehicle will be sold “As Is Condition". The City ot Hastings reserves the right to refuse any or all bids. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 17, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... The Veteran s 4th of July Association By Joyce F. Weinbrecht When the Persian Gulf War ended in March of |9Ql. President Bush requested that the people honor the troops of Operation Desert Storm. The people of Barry County and of Hastings wanted to acknowledge the efforts of the veterans of the area who gave their time and energy to serve their country during this period of national danger It seemed appropriate to hold a parade on the 4th of July. 1991. which was sponsored by Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and to place the monuments honoring Vietnam Veterans and Persian Gulf Veterans at the Barry County Courthouse, (later lhe Korean Veterans were honored in this way also, thanks to the efforts of Kenneth Miller and Kiwanis). However, it was felt by the veterans' organizations that something more was needed On Aug. 29. 1981. eight county veterans organizations and their auxiliaries of Barry County joined to hold Vietnam Recognition Day with a chicken dinner at the Moose Recreation Area near Hastings. Merle Kelly of Lawrence J Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 acted as chairman. Jack Holden of Simmonds-William Post. Hickory Comers acted as treasurer and June Richardson, authorized agent for the Barry County Veterans Affairs Office was secretary This was a successful event with over 500 attending But 10 years had passed and another military conflict had occurred. When the Persian Gulf Era Comminee met to plan for Barry County and Hastings recognition of the veterans from this war. along with the 4th of July parade and ceremonies at lhe Courthouse, the idea of holding another chicken dinner in recognition of all veterans was bom with Charlton Park Recreation area as the logical location for such an event. The Charlton Park staff was already holding an Old Fashioned 4th of July event on the Village Green. Director Diane Smith saw the conjunction of the two events as a very viable way to honor all veterans and entertain the people of Barry County, as residents of lhe county area invited to enjoy the Histone Village and the games on the Village Green free of charge. Committees were formed and the event became a reality The spring of 1991 was spent visiting the veterans organizations in Barry County and the surrounding counties, asking for their financial support as well as help with prepanng and serving the chicken barbecue picnic Frank K. Weinbrecht acted as chairman, with Kenny Keeler. Steve Baldwin. Jack Keeler and Larry Marcusse on the committee. Many others worked on the visits and the planning. Charlton Park invited lhe newly formed 4th of July Veterans Association to use the large pavilion in the recreation area of the park. All veterans and military personnel and their families were invited to attend They came from many places and several far away states Community organizations and businesses joined in to help out both with money and with commodities and by lending refrigerated trucks and barbecOe grills, as well as dona­ tions of food and beverages. About 650 veterans were fed that first year The ceremonies at the park included (he presentation of the colors of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post, a message of thanks to the veterans who have served our country over the many years and lhe many wars and conflicts which have occurred was given by State Rep Robert Bender and Com­ missioner Robert Wenger addressed lhe veterans on behalf of lhe country. Children and grandchildren of veterans par­ ticipated in lhe games and contests planned and put on by the staff of Charlton Park It was agreed that the event was worthwhile and should become an annual event. July 4. 1992 found the 4th of July Veterans Association ready to serve the chicken barbecue picnic again at the pavilion at Charlton Park and again in conjunction with Charlton Park's Old Fashioned 4th of July. The opening ceremonies were held at 11 a.m. with a flag raising by the color guard from Lawrence J Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 Dr Jeanne Fisher, who is a professor at Owens College in Toledo, gave the salute to veterans There were 725 veterans and families served in 1992 The businesses and people of the communi­ 1991, Mike Ainslie, Frank L. Weinbrecht, Kenny Keeler, Joe Beaudry and Neil Braendle at the first chicken Bar-B-Que. 1992, Art Cook cashiering at the second picnic. ty were very generous and donated food, money and use of commodities such as a refrigerated truck and the grills for barbccu mg the chickens Again the children and grandchildren joined in the games and contests put on by Charlton Park staff and many people brought pies for the pie judging contest. In the spnng of 1993. the association met for a planning meeting and election of of­ ficers. Frank Weinbrecht was elected as chairman. Ross Nichols was elected treasurer and Joyce Weinbrecht became the official secretary Board members were Keith Burgess. Larry Marcusse. Ross Nichols. Karl Gotaek. Jack Pershing. John Neff. Suzanne Golnek. Kenny Keeler, and Jack Keeler. It was decided at this meeting to incorporate the 4th of July Veterans Association as a non­ profit organization. This was done on May 14. 1993 Again Cove's Distributors. Inc. furnished the refrigerated truck Don Spencer hauled the grills loaned by the K of C and the com­ munity came through with donations of food, money and time. A total of 795 were fed at this picnic Craig Starkweather from State Senator Jack Welborn's office gave lhe salute to veterans. The 82nd Airborne from Lansing presented the colors on this occasion and Gary Culyer flew in a Cobra helicopter, which delighted adults and children alike. The Old Fashioned 4th of July, put on by the Charlton Park staff on the Village Green, was well attended In 1994 the association was recovering from a setback caused by the replacement of the refrigerator unit in the Cove Distributor truck. No veterans picnic was held this year, as the association was trying to recoup from their losses But in 1995 they were back. For this year the committee decided to avoid the problems that they had faced in 1993. They would make a small charge for the meal. It was decided to charge veterans and their families (this was at their own suggestion) $1 and non-veterans and their families could have the meal for 1993, Gary Cuyler and the Cobra visit the Veterans picnic. per person. The picnic was again held under the pavilion at Charlton Park recreation area. Terry Geiger, who was now State Represen­ tative. gave the salute to veterans, following the presentation of colors by Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post under the direc­ tion of Roy Wilcox. A total of 885 people came for the picnic and most stayed to watch their children and grandchildren join in the Old Fashioned 4th of July held by the park staff. A thunderstorm came in at 4 p.m. just as the serving was being completed in this year. It seemed like a fining climax »o a successful day. In 1996. lhe committee responded to a re­ quest by the Charlton Park director and staff to consider holding the picnic under tents in the village, nearer to lhe Village Green where lhe 4th of July games are held. This seemed to be a reasonable plan and donations were taken to help pay for the rent of five large tents, as well as donations for the food. Again those at­ tending were asked to pay SI for veterans and their families and $2 for non-veterans. The big tents were set up in the walnut grove and the event began. More than 1,200 people were served. Hot dogs were added to the menu this year as many children had asked for them in years past. They were a successful choice for many. The color guard was from Ellis E. Austin Vietnam Veterans Post of Vermontville. Joanne Emmons, State Senator for the 20th District, gave the salute to veterans. Jim Lumbert gave the welcome and introduced the speaker. The placing of lhe veterans' picnic nearer to lhe Village Green improved the participation in the games and contests. It was decided to have the 1997 4th of July Veterans Associa­ tion picnic on the Village Green again The 1997 4th of July Veterans Association chicken barbecue and Salute to veterans is now a pan of their history. Again, the veterans organizations, their auxiliaries, lhe businesses of lhe community and many individuals, veterans and non­ veterans worked together to make it possible. The Manne Corps Reserves from Lansing, began the day with an impressive flag raising ceremony . A prayer to honor all veterans and their families was given by Diane Smith Joyce Weinbrecht then gave a brief history of the 4th of July Veterans Association, and how it began. Steve DeBoer, sheriff of Barry County, a veteran and a member of Lawrence J Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 gave the salute to the veterans who have served our country. The picnic was served under the big tents in the walnut grove, at 12 noon until after 4 p.m.. feeding over 1.400 veterans, families, friends and guests There were veterans from Bam County and the surrounding counties as well as several from other states There were veterans from Texas. Wisconsin. Arizona and several other stales. First Sergeant Nichols of Charlotte and his men brought several pieces of military equip­ ment from the National Guard for demonstra­ tion to the veterans, their families and for the many children who were attending the veterans picnic and the old Fashioned 4th of 1996, Members of the Ellis E. Austin #329, Vermontville, serving as the color guard. 1996, Emmet Herrington greets the veterans and guests to the picnic under the big tents. July games and contests. Plans for the 1998 Old Fashioned Fourth of July and Salute to Veterans, which will be held on Saturday. July 4. 1998 are al reads be­ ing made. Sources: Minutes of the 4th ofJuly Veterans Association: Archives of the Hastings Banner: Archives of The Reminder. ! , / »0U C AN Hf IP siop child abuse BEFORE IT EVER STARTS To learn how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today Emmet Herrington ready to greet 1800 CHILDREN the veterans and guests at the 1997 Salute to Veterans Chicken Bar-B-Que picnic. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 17. 1997 Ice cream social helps purchase of museum furnace Miss Delton Katie Riffey and Danielle Freeland from her court scooped ice cream for people throughout the day at the museum. People sat under a tent, ate ice cream, and enjoyed music played by the Happy Tones while at the Bernard Museum ice cream social fund-raiser Saturday. by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Icc cream and musical entertainment were the order of the day Saturday when people gathered for the annual icc cream social at the Bernard Museum in Delton. The social is a fund-raising event and this year’s proceeds will go toward purchasing a new furnace for lhe museum. Approximately $4(N) was raised Margie Marlin, president of lhe Bernard Histoneal Society, said the museum is in dire need of a new furnace because lhe pre­ sent one is now beyond repair. "We were pleased with the amount that was raised." she said. Guests got lo taste homemade ice cream that was served by Miss Delton. Katie Rjffey. and a member of the court. Danielle Freeland. , Many of lhe ingredients for the ice cream were donated, along with cakes and other desserts. The museum. Manin said, includes sjx buildings full of more than 25.000 artifacts. Two of the buildings are over 100 years old. All of lhe items in the museum have been donated and Manin said they try lo keep track of where they came from. Visitors were entenained while they ate by lhe Happy Tones and lhe toured lhe build­ ings at the museum. Some highlights of the tour included a visit to the old school house, the old Bowing Mills Post Office and the seamstress cottage. Casey and Mae Balia showed people around the buildings and told them about their history. Donations were given for the food and drinks and a membership drive booth was run by Dorene Woodman. _• LEGAL NOTICE : MASTWtM OUimDI TOWNtHT A cash register is on display at the old Bowing Mills Post Office. The Cloverdale Church bell was put in the belfry in 1890 and rang faithfully until July 1972. It is now featured at the Bernard Museum. 1997-98 Schedule of Regular Meetings Board of Education Delton Kellogg Schools July 14. 1997 — 7:00 pm Six board members present. Smith abeent. County Comm. Bailey. three guests. Minutes approved. treasurers report placed on file. Appointed Cruttenden to serve on district library Study committee. Approved formation of sewer-water authority. Purchased Accuvote system. Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned at 8:30. Bonnie Crutlenden Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor P-17) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Education of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, will hold regular meetings on the specified dates and at the following times and places during the fiscal year commencing July 1,1997, and ending June 30, 1998: TIME: 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: Room 35 - Upper Elementary Building 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046 DATES: JUL 14, 1997 NOV 10, 1997 MAR 9. 1998 AUG 11, 1997 DEC 08, 1997 APR 13, 1998 SEP 08, 1997 JAN 12, 1998 MAY 11. 1998 OCT 13, 1997 FEB 09, 1998 JUN 08. 1998 Second Monday of the Month. Dorene Woodman ran a membership drive during the Bernard Museum ice The Organizational Meeting in 1998 will be July 13, 1998. cream social Saturday. Copies of the minutes are available, upon oral or written request, at a reasonable cost. Dated: July 15. 1997 Elizabeth Matteson, Board Secretary Delton Kellogg Board of Education (616) 623*9246 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BASELINE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1-97 public hearing on Monday, July 28,1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Don’t Put Your Council Chambers, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the public hearing is for Council to hear comments and make a determination on the necessity to blacktop and install curb and gutter on West Benson Street between East Line Lot 12 Block 3 Taffee Addition and the most Easterly Point Lot 13 Block 10 Baby’s Health On The Line. Taffee Addition to 40 feet West of the East Lot Line of Lot 8 Block 3 Taffee Addition (see map below) based on the estimated costs and the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Berry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements cons.stmg of Chip and Double Seal of Baseline Road between Uldnks Drive and just east of Collier Avenue (the "Improvements") from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: tentative special assessment roll. This notice is given pursuant to Article X Section 10.1 and Section 08-009-032-035-10 08-009 032-036-00 08-009 032-037-00 08-009-033-004-10 08-009-033-004-20 08-009 033-004-30 08 009 033 004 40 08-009-033-004-50 08-009-033-005-00 08 009-033 006 00 08-C09-032-034-10 08-009 032-034-20 08-009-032-035-00 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on July 25. 1997. at 7 00 o'clock p m . at the Township Hall/Fire Station. 13555 M-37. Battle Creek. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other mat­ ters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORI THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated July 1 1997 June Doster. Clerk Township ol Johnstown he.ilthx hib\ .mJ a babv that*s 10.2 (5) of the Charter of the City of Hastings, and Article IV Section 13.107 of the Hastings City Code. Written comments wilt be received at Hastings City Hall, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or Sick IVm't Like rhe nJ: If sxxi’te pregnant— are - even think you jetting prenatal care early minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon Those parcels on Baseline Road, more particularly described as follows It’s .i thin line hrtwven having a five days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay servicesl-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum is the niiN iinport.ini step you can take. Call 1-SCO-M1-2229. We’ll put vmi in touch with the tnam service* available to you. The call i- tree and it'* uwnpx-telv City Clerk/Treasurer oYitiJentul Get 1’rcn.n.il C.in LirK tall 1-xVGI 1-2220 lontiJcntial Take Care iifYaurxlf So You (Tike Care oj Yno Raby �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 17. 1997 — Page 11 COUNTY continued from page 5 units will benefit from the growth." Grobe encouraged the county to get com­ munity and government representatives to­ gether and ask them "how can we best bene­ fit from having a county-wide organization • and how should wc set it up?" What the citizens want should be in the economic development plan. This can be ac­ complished through community "visioning ' -tessions" with a group of 60 to 80 for four to eight hours, he said Ingham County uses ■ 'Michigan State University to conduct the sessions and "wc even use an electronic vot■' ing system like you sec on TV." That way ’ all the people who arc representatives from ‘ the local communities can vote to determine the most important economic development • priorities." Another benefit is that lhe 60 to 80 peo• pie then become advocates for the project and "You've got a really good feeling on " what people want." Grobe said. The grass­ roots feedback is taken to lhe Economic De­ *' Velopment Corp, and that becomes the basis 6f the economic development plan. When Ingham County’s economic dcvel• opment was in its early stages, the citizens 'said manufacturing was a top priority be­ ’ cause they wanted lo keep young people in •’ their towns. '• ’ How docs a small town gel ready for its Nearly 500 tractors, engines shown at Charlton Park More than 480 gasoline tractors, and stationary steam and gas engines, were exhibited at the 26h annual Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show at Charlton Some of the tractors were featured in a parade. Park Saturday. first industrial park'1 The first step is to pick out a district in ‘ the town (including the downtown area) for an industrial park and handle all the legal mechanisms to pul it in place, including obtaming a designation for an industrial zone. Grobe said. Purchasing the property through bonding is next. In one community, for instance, the three • property owners involved at a proposed in•- dustrial park site agreed lo guarantee lhe bond payment until the town could secure _ its first industrial company. The bond was I "end-loaded" lo make the payment up front • as small as possible, generally just covering j the interest, and then lhe principal is paid in t Jhe later years of the bond. The bond included enough money to con­ struct 300 feel of sewer. 300 feet of water line and 300 feet of road into lhe industrial park to give a prospective company three or four alternate sites to choose from. Grobe said , "The property owner realizes that in the ’ ' future he is going to gel paid back well for -his up front investment." he add<d In Weberville. the industrial park property originally was purchased for $500 an acre and today it sells for $35,000 an acre. In another community, one industrial park ? originally was $20,000 an acre and is now $110.000 an acre. "Once you get a little bit of momentum going in a community, a whole bunch of things happen. People who have Mt back for years to make an investment, will come 4id make it," Grobe said, noting that the dbwntown areas will kick in money because ifc businesses also benefit from new jobs. • Grobe. who actually is an Ingham County eynployee, discussed the economic develop­ ment roles of lhe County Board, the county Economic Development Corp. (EDC) and lOcal development authorities (each has to hive 50 percent of the board members from its district). Any municipal government can form a development authority as long as it meets the correct specifications. A down­ town authority, for instance, must have at least three buildings that are deteriorating. An EDC can be funded in many ways. Some counties have the larger municipali­ ties pay lhe greatest share of the cost be­ cause they will most likely get the most benefits. Some counties charge each entity on the equalized value of the area and others use a population basis fee. Some partici­ pants pay a portion of the cost based on lhe development taking place in their area. A lot of formulas are possible for financing an EDC. Grobe set. The County Board s role is lo set policy and talk to constituents and find out what lheir areas want. The EDC carries out the board's policy and the development authori­ ties throughout communities in lhe county implement lhe policy and handle lhe dollars. Some of the functions of the EDC include assisting the local development authorities in such efforts as seeking grants, but not much marketing. Grobe suggested tapping into other agencies that are already involved in marketing. And "the stale has 350 people working on economic development. They can bring pro­ jects to you constantly, but you've got to get it (the location) ready. That's really the key in economic development." he said. Grobe also said the state has a lol of grant money right now. An effective method of a development au­ thority in Ingham was lo offer free land to a company. Now that company is building an $80 million complex and will hire 160 new people. "That’s getting ready for development." Grobe said. Because Barry County doesn't have a large metropolitan area. Commissioner Rod Goebel said, "The majority of our county, I think, is going to shy away from industrial parks. Goebel suggested that before a conference is held with local government officials, the county should look at what other counties are doing because of the differences between Ingham and Barry counties. Grobe suggested possibly checking out the economy development programs in Jackson/Lyon»and Ottawa and Graliol coun­ ties. "We really need to strive lo make il (economic development) Barry County" as a whole, said Commissioner Sandy James. r-ood stands also were available at the park so people could snack while Other tractors were displayed throughout the park. watching the tractor parade. CITY OF HASTINGS ANNOUNCEMENT OF PART-TIME ASSESSORS CLERK POSITION AVAILABLE This position serves as clerk to the Assessor. Duties include assisting the general public, collect various types of data and enter into computer. Knowledge of modem office practices and procedures, with strong computer skills, and able to read and comprehend legal descriptions is required. High School education with prior experience in assessing or related field is necessary. The starting wage for this position is $7.25 per hour for twenty-four hours per week. Application and full job description is available upon request at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted until 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 31,1997. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. DENTAL HYGIENIST WANTED For a new high-tech office. Great staff and fun patients. Sterilization assistant cleans and stocks your treatment room. Part-time and great pay for the right person. Ad*538 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Glasses, pictures, and other items were sold during the show. NOTICE of ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board ol Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the following manner The Zoning District Map has been amended as follows: NOTICE of ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the following manner The Zoning District map has been amended as follows: ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO.: A 3-97 NOjA-2-97 Lots 46-54 and Lots COMM 74 RDS W OF N 1/4 CORNER OF SECTION 20. T2N. R10W FOR POB THN S PUBLIC NOTICE 57-79 of J.R. Bush's First Addition to the Village of Delton. In compliance with Public Act 267 (1967). Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education posts this schedule of regular meetings for the 1997-98 school year. 10 RDS 15 LKS, THN E 170 FT. THN N 10 RDS 15 LKS. THN W 170 FT TO POB ORANGEVILLE TWP Sec. 6, Barry Twp. Meetings of the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education will be held on the first Monday of each month*, 7:30 p.m. at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michi­ gan, on the following dates. (See outlined area on This map is a portion of □ □ □ E E E E E E E □ August 4,1997 September 8,1997 October 6,1997 November 3,1997 December 1,1997 January 5,1998 February 2, 1998 March 2, 1998 April 6.1998 May 4.1998 June 1,1998 •Except holidays. (See outlined area on map). FROM C-1 to R-2. map). the Official Zoning Map FROM R-1 TO C-1. of Barry Twp., of Barry This map is a portion ol the Official Zoning Map ol Orangeville Twp., of Barry County. Michigan The above named ordinance becomes effective July 28. 1997, following the approval from the Michigan Depart­ ment ol Consumers 4 Industry Services. Slate Boundary Commission. Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan between the hours 8:00 A M -5PM (closed between 121 p m.). Monday thru Friday Please call 948-4830 for further information. County, Michigan. The above named ordinance becomes effective July 28, 1997. following the approval from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Consumers & Industry Services, State Boundary Commission. Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St., Hastings, Michigan between the hours 8:00 AM. ■ 500 P.M (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday Please call 9484830 for further information Date July 15.1997 Date July 15.1997 JAMES L BAILEY. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners NANCY L BOERSMA. Clerk Barry County JAMES L BAILEY. Chairperson Barry County Board ot Commissioners NANCY L BOERSMA. Clerk Barry County �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 17, 1997 < < me h think (1 it The Barry County Fair has fun things for everyone Full of Fun! Fun for the entire family. Once a year the Barry County Fair comes to town and when it docs the area smiles. This is just my second Barry County Fair, but for many others it serves as a yearly ritual. Bringing together a multitude of families to form an even bigger family-like arrangement. Walk through the fair and you will see what I mean. From the small children to senior citizens, the fair offers something for just about everyone... even lhe animals for that matter Like fast-paced, spinning and elevating excitement? The carnival ndes call for you Just a simple piece of advice, though don't eat a whole bunch before doing so. Like food? Who doesn't. The vendors probably have the foods that your taste buds are craving for. Sausages, tacos, pizza, sandwiches... you name it. lhe Barry County Fair vendors most likely have it on hand. Like country music? Ken Mellons was at lhe grandstand on Tuesday and a Country Showdown happens on Saturday. If 1 had just one wish for the Fair, though. I would ask them to invite Neil Young. R.E.M. or the Verve Pipe. Don't fret Bill. I really don't expect this to happen. Like animals? There are plenty found around the fair setting... goats, rabbits, cows, horses, dogs and chickens included. The first thing that 1 did on Day I at the Fair was head over lo the pct tents to find a playing companion for my two birds. Bobby and Bo Like sports? There has been plenty of that sports stuff this year, demolition derby, professional rodeo, harness racing and motocross. The J-Ad Graphics sports department thanks the Barry County Fair for supplying us with all the good sports stories this week to fill our pages Still, the fair serves as more than a place to go if you want to have a good time. For many local farmers, or those in 4-H or F.F.A., the event is where you go to show others the fruits of your hard labors. In their cases, the fair is not just about fun. but about time and commitment. Three more days remain al the 145th Barry County Fair. If for some reason you've been stuck inside this week and haven't found your way down to the fairgrounds, you just might want to sec for yourselves all of the fun that many others are already enjoying. • Coaches Coming and Going: The Barry County coaching family has a few new faces, but also lost two others in decisions announced during the last few weeks. Hastings High's boys golf program will be led by Bruce Krueger this upcoming fall and his assistant will be Denny O'Mara, an announcement made public al the Monday's school board meeting. Both faces are familiar ones in the Saxon sports family. Former boys coach Ed vonderHoff wanted to step down from the post to devote more time to his family He expects to coach the Hastings girls golf program come spring. Krueger served as vonderHoffs assistant last season, making for a very smooth (a word often used to describe my golf game) transition. Marcy Uyl. who has spent time as a junior varsity coach at Byron Center and Caledonia during recent years, is the new varsity girls' basketball coach al Middleville High School. Uyl will also teach high school biology al the school. Her husband, Matk. is a football coach at Middleville High School football program. As a college player al Cornerstone College. Marcy (Bell) Uyl became the school's all-time leading scorer (a record since broken) by tallying 1.207 career points. (See this week's Sun and News for more information) Lakewood High School has lost two varsity coaches, according to Athletic Director Larry Hilton. Ted Hollern has resigned from his post as varsity football coach and Amy Kehnie has left her previous coaching positions in girls basketball and girls track and field. Hollern expects to sign a contract al Wyoming Rogers that will give him similar duties there to what he did with the Vikings. Kehnie, according to Hilton, is looking at other positions and did not feel that it would appropriate starting the season with that in mind. (See this week's Lakewood News for more information on those two local departures) • Lakers Land New S.I.: Grand Valley State University has named Tim Nott as its Sports Information Director. Nott, a Central Michigan University graduate, served as assistant director of athletic communications at Michigan Tech since 1994. He also has worked in communication positions at the University of Florida and the Amateur Athletic Union (A.A.U.). • Additions to Motor Sports Hall: Ten new members have been elected into lhe Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame. The new additions include Neal Carter. Denny Donaldson. Harry Haigh II. Dr. Richard Harris. Roger Huntington, Jon Lundberg, Henry “Butch" Miller. Glen A. Myers, Scrop "Setto" Posloian and Randy Sweet. Miller, who lived in the Paw Paw area for a number of years, is a three-time ASA champion, while Sweet, from Kalamazoo, is a top Late Model and Open Wheel driver who also is a manufacturer of racing components. On Nov. I. the 10 new members will receive their awards at the annual ceremony at the English Hill Terrace. If you’re interested in attending lhe ceremony contact Dan Van Koevering al the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame. P.O. Box 85. Comstock Park MI. 49321 or call (616) 956-3378. Talk to you soon. C-R-A-S-H! On Saturday the green circuit took to the Barry County Fair grandstand track with most races, like this one, being determined at the wire. This year three days of harness racing were included with a total estimated purse of $24,800. Hastings' natives spend time ‘horsing around' at fairs Neal Dingman grew up on a farm and since 1966 has continued a working, and loving, relationship with riding horses. Early on, Dingman's stable included just a few pacers, but now his collection of race horses includes a total of 17 — 15 horses and two burros. During the summer months the Hastings native travels to roughly 13 fairs all around Michigan, racing horses and mingling with the other individuals who also dabble in the sport. "This is my hobby. I do it because of a love for horses." Dingman said. "It's in my blood ” You could certainly say that. Not only does Dingman own horses, but he also usually serves as their driver as well. And during me week of the Barry County Fair. Dingman adds a third title to his harness racing involvement: event coordinator. "So many people love horses," Dingman said. "This to me is more ol a challenge than (just) riding horses." From the first of April 'til the first of November, Dingman handles the work around the stables, with little time for horsing around. What's even more noteworthy is that all of the time that Dingman spends as the harness racing coordinator is volunteer time. That means setting up all of the races and making sure that ocher assignments — such as the photo finish procedures — are in proper working condition. Neal Dingman stands by Our Gal Alley and his other 16 horses partly for the activity and partly for the friendship. Two of Dingman's horses took part in this year's Barry County Fair harness racing competitions. June Lee Jubilee raced Sunday and Our Gal Alley rode with Dingman in Monday’s show. His close connection to the horses — similar to that of a child — is quite evident when he speaks about Our Gal Alley. "She's been sick; this may be her last race in a few weeks," Dingman said, You ask. what does the heat do to these beautiful animals? "It doesn't seem to bother them once they are used to it," Dingman explains. For 30 years Dingman has actively look part in the Barry County Fair spectacle and Demolition Derby awards fans with more than just collisions Something more than just the weather was reeking havoc at the Barry County Fair Monday night. The Demo Derby & Pick-Up Truck Demo Derby invaded the grandstand area, caused crashes, produced massive mug piles, sent steam swirling through the air and brought smiles to the faces of a jammcd-packcd audience Kids — young and old — look in the action that included the first-ever pick-up truck demolition event. Art Meade Auto Sales, in Hastings, sponsored lhe event and Sunny Hall, the derby coordinator, told the crowd that "mud would be flying." Thanks to some opportunistic storm clouds, his prediction became reality. his many years in harness racing make him a noticeable figure at many grandstands throughout the stale. "Wc know a lol of the people that we race with," Dingman simply stales. In harness racing terminology there are two types of horses: pacers and trotters. Like any ocher sport, the more successful racers usually move on to bigger and better things. "We usually train them until they make enough money or are good enough to go lo lhe big tracks," Dingman said. Dingman, however, isn't the only Hastings resident who spends time around the harness racing tracks. Linda Furrow, for roughly 20 years, has also continued a solid relationship with lhe horses, beginning as a member in lhe local 4-H club. Now she holds the reigns as a harness driver. As a child. Linda's uncle gave her a pony and her devoted work (she might not call it that) with race horses soon A second Demo Derby will return to lhe grandstand on Saturday night al 7 p.m. Go Go Auto Parts, in Delton, and Harvey’s New Truck Parts, in Woodbury, will sponsor the $6 sport show. A storm hit Barry County roughly two and a half hours before Monday's derby, but by the time the cars, trucks and drivers were ready to roll conditions became suitable for highly-explosive action. followed. In Furrow's words there arc two elements in continuing a good relationship with the horses that you train or drive: time and See DERBY continued on page 13 patience. "You've goi to get along with them, keep them in shape and competitive." Furrow said. "It doesn't always work (though), it takes a lot of patience. Some horses race belter the more hotter it is." Explaining lhe often-used phrase. "Hot to Our Gal Alley and Dingman took to the front early in Monday s fifth race, but did not finish in the money. Trot." ' For many owners, trainers or drivers who spend time around the harness racing venues, there is more to the sport than just win, place or show. For many, the association they gain resembles more of a family affair. Area youths at national rodeo Dan Johnson, in his No. 3 automobile, was a big favorite for the hometown audience and the members of the Hastings Valley Church during Derby time at the fair Monday night. A second Demo event will charge into the grandstand on Saturday with the first heat slated to start around 7 p.m. Three Barry County youths have qualified for the National High School Rodeo Finals that were held in Pueblo. Colo.. July 13-20. The qualifying youths are Dan Cline. 15. of Delton; and A J. O’Heran. 16 and Tye Casey. 17. both from Hastings. All three started their rodeo careers in lhe Barry County 4-H Rodeo Club and are currently members of the Michigan High School Rodeo Association. The H.H.S.R.F. is the largest rodeo in the world, hosting more than 1.600 high school age competitors from 38 states and four Cana­ dian provinces. Starting with a membership of over 13.000 contestants, the nationals takes the top four qualifiers from each event from year end stan­ ding obtained from sanctioned state and pro­ vincial rode<»s throughout the year. These contestants cam the right to compete at the na­ tionals by earning points in their respective events These events include bareback, saddle bronc. bull riding, steer wrestling, calf rop­ ing. team roping, breakaway roping, poles, barrels, goat tying and cutting. There is also a queen contest and all-around cowboy - cow girl championship. Cline, the son of Patti and Jerry Cline, made his presence known in his first year of high school rodeo. He was me M.H.S.R.A. "Rookie of the Year" with 368 points, which means he had the most accumulated points through the rodeo season of any new member He was also the champion team roper on the heeling end and, reserve champion in the calf roping event Cline has been elected as the new team roping director of the MHSRA for the '97 season See RODEO continued on page 14 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 17, 1997 — Page 13 In tribute to Buzz, the annual golf outing hits H.C.C. Aug. 2 Ask long-time fnend Hall Buergc about the late Buzz Youngs' involvement in the annual Hastings High golf outings and you're sure to gain many stones about his commitment and love for his Saxons. Youngs and Buergc played together on the Delton driver pulls to front at Kalamazoo •” Fourth place was a very familiar spot ‘Brandon Lyons last weekend al 'Xalamazoo Speedway I- Lyons, of Delton, finished fourth in •jieat race and then captured fourth in for the his the ‘Limited Late Model feature event as well. ‘Currently Lyons is 18th in the point the point standings Holley is third with 415 points and Bush is fourth with 413. Tim De Vos leads lhe points race with 504. A Super Stock and Sportsman Car extravaganza will close lhe Berlin Fair this Saturday. Action begins at 7 p.m. HAWKEYE DOWNS 300 ;«tandings. I* Gabe High, also of Delton, was IOth in :Jhe feature and now stands 15th in overall Still recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. Middleville’s Dave Sensiba figures some lime off might just be what the doctor •points for the season •X Three local racers took part in the Late ordered. Sensiba was 12th at the Hawkeye 300. but now plans to lay up a bit and receive some • Model Stock events. Brian Bergakker. of Middleville, wound up ninth in the feature and qualified sixth, his . best ever al the speedway Bergakker now is " 15th in the Factory Stock point standings. ?• Hastings' Brad Shellenbarger. 21st in points, took 24th in the feature race. And Gun Lake's John TerMeer. 20th in points, was 18th in the feature. ' Ron Finkbciner. of Middleville, was unable to compete in the Super Laie Models .because of motor trouble t The Mid-Season championships are this week, a night of racing that includes a 100;1ap Super Late Model show. Admission is ;512. < BERLIN RACEWAY X- For a second straight week Joe Bush and Bob Holley finished in the top three at Berlin. •I This lime, though, it was Hastings' Bush that wound up No. 2. Muskegon's John Grega's captured the 40lap feature race for Late Models finishing ahead of Bush and Gun Lake's Holley. The two locals also stand near the lop of therapy. ”My knee is really sore (and) it’s even more sore now than it was last week." Sensiba said. "Now. we're going to take some time off. rest and do therapy and hope same team several times . in these tournaments and even sponsored a hole as employees al J-Ad Graphics. Inc. "Buzz helped a lot. he sponsored it. publicized it and played in it." Buergc explains. "He loved kids and did everything to help kids He was a great supporter and he never criticized anybody." Youngs supported every athlete female, male, star or reserve: Buzz was there to provide them with some extra encouragement. Pat Murphy, who served as a Hastings High girls basketball, volleyball and cheerleading coach, said Youngs' acts of kindness were consistent from child to child. "He (Youngs) always covered the girls sports like he did the boys, not just in Hastings, but throughout Barry County." Pat Murphy said. "He was very supportive from the beginning all the way to lhe end." In victory or in defeat. Youngs was always there to pick people up or lend a helping hand. Even in their 70s. Youngs and Buergc swung the clubs for the Saxons, not so much to post impressive scores, but more to support the young aspiring Saxons who would grow through such a backing. For 10 years, lhe two chums worked together at JAd. In their golfing hay days, both carded handicaps in the single digits, according to Buergc This year lhe Hastings Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament becomes the Buzz Youngs Classic in tribute to Youngs' active participation in Saxon sports. On Saturday. Aug. 2, the Youngs Classic rolls into the for the best." Another area A.S.A. racer. Dorr’s Bob Senneker. finished I Oth in the 42-qualifying field. The winner of the race was Kevin Cywinski who became the first driver to win back-to-back ACDelco Challenge Series Hastings Country Chib with action begining with an 8 a.m shot-gun start Be sure lo sign up your tcam(s) soon The four person. 18-hole scramble is sponsored by the Hastings Athletic Boosters. A $60 fee per golfer, which includes the green fees, cart and lunch, is required to play in the event. Cash prizes are $200 for first. $100 for second. $100 for third and $40 for 10th. Holc-in-Onc prizes include a one-year lease on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. Door prizes include a color television set. Shop Vac. an H.H.S. Century Pass, four Michigan Battle Cat tickets, coolers, golf accessories, gift certificates and golf passes from area courses. When Hastings High first started the golf tournament in the early 1980s the event was strictly to help pay for lhe basketball uniforms, according to former Saxon cage coach Denny O'Mara. O'Mara said that Youngs would often show up. donate money and bring his sons and grandsons to the swinging show. More than just an "ace" reporter. Youngs BANNER SPORTS events this season. RAINES IS HOTTEST ROOKIE Pennzoil Dodge driver Tony Raines won "rookie of the race” honors in Louisville last Saturday and now is gearing up for tha Colorado 250 this Saturday. He is tied for third in lhe Cintas Rookie of the Year standings and has big plans for the second would also handle all of the statistics for O Mara's basketball teams during those limes. Jan Warner, a coordinator for the Saxon golfing event, points to Youngs' warm personality of one of his many great qualities Buzz had such a spirit for the community and especially the youth in Hastings." Warner said "He always had a kind word to say about everyone.” Warner says that arrangements for the golf outing have been smooth and she thanks the many great boosters for their help A year ago. 23 teams competed at River Bend in what turned out to be a very sunny occasion Scoring first-place honors was the four-member team of Wayne Brown. Mark Brown. Malt Brown and Mike Brown. In total, the '96 golf tournament raised nearly $3,000 for Saxon sports. For reservations, call the Hastings Country Club at (616) 945-2756. QUESTION NO. 16 How much fertilizer covers the V/hite Caps field Just three more weeks remain in our Whilecaps trivia contest. The question this week is as fol'ows: How many pounds of fertilizer are used on the field at Old Kent Park in a season? If you have a guess at the correct answer contact J-Ad Graphics (945­ 9554) and inform Jim Jensen of your answer. The first winning response is good for four free tickets to an upcoming West Michigan Whitecaps contest. Best of luck; now let's play ball! part of the season. "I think the rookie title is definitely within reach, but I want it to come with another win." Raines said. "If you’re going to be considered top rookie, you want it to Serving Entire BARRY county be in the best in all aspects." DERBY, continued from page 12 Demo drivers, both male and fethale, went head-to-head with winners advancing into a championship beat. Grand Rapids' Jim Trolard was lhe winner of the first heat, but local driver Don Johnson, of Hastings, received the most applause. Trolard. a 16-year demolition derby veteran who was driving a 1965 Chevy Impala that had 305 cubic inches under its hood., battled Johnson for first place in the first race until Johnson's car finally called it quits. Johnson's automobile was built by members of the Thomapple Valley Church, according to the announcement made by Sunny Hall. The huge crowd was treated to head-on collisions, bumper-to-hood crashes and mud that flew from the tires of lhe multi-colored, multi-constructed automobiles. From the crowds reaction, lhe first Demo Derby at this year's fair can only be considered a big hit. Delton's Brandon Lyons scored some valuable Limited Late Model points last week at the Kalamazoo Speedway. (Photo provided) Junior Saxons qualify for baseball districts The Junior Saxons, of lhe Mid-Michigan Baseball League, qualified for a position in the district tournament with a 14-4 win over Olivet on July 11. Pitcher Mike Stonchousc threw a solid game, allowing one earned run. walking one. and striking out seven in four innings of work. Keeton Rose had the final hit for the Junior Saxons, driving in Brian McLaughlin with lhe winning run. Andrew Mcpham had three hits and Brandon Johnson collected two hits. Today (he Junior Saxons will play in the Marshall District Tournament with lhe first game al 10:30 a.m. against Ann Arbor. This five-car collision demonstrates now damaging the Softball offered at Summerfest The Summerfesl Softball Tournament will take place al lhe Fish Hatchery Park on Aug. 22-24. There will be games for both men and women. If you have questions Brian McLaughlin touched home plate safely to put his team ahead for grandstand action really was on Monday night. ^XOren Funeral Home. inc. 1401 N. Broadway at Woodlawn Ave. • Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-2471 Our Commitment Continues Wren Funeral Home Announces New Staff Member concerning the tournament, contact Robert Madden at (616) 945-0658. good. (Photo provided) NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Got a SPORTS TIP? • Call J-Ad Graphics 945-9554 Keeton Rose came in and gave the Junior Saxons a game-winning RBI. (Photo provided) Apply for our two-week nursing assistant training course You will be eligible for hire on day three of our class, and begin earning an hourly rale of $6.81 per hour Upon receiving your state certification, your hourly rate will increase to $7.41. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the health care field. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits. Classes start August 11 and end August 26. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and the last five days of class will be from 6 30 a.m. to 2.30 p m If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thornapple Manor before August 6. 1997 between 8 00 am. and 4 30 p.m., Monday through Friday to fill out an application. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls, please *&brnappie 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Ml 49058E O E k Wren Funeral Home of Hastings, in anoth­ er continuing effort of caring for families served, is pleased to announce the addition of APRIL R. HARDY to the funeral home staff. According to David C. Wren, President of lhe funeral home. "April has E'mHBK Jolncd our staff as an associate family serv‘ce counse'or ,o asstst Roger S. Geiger. ■ VL •' A. V ' °ur senior counselor and associate direc- 10r. as the result of the overwhelming acceptance and growth of our advanced planning and aftercare programs." Apnl will function as a community liaison with her primary responsibility being aftercare for surviving family members. April has received extensive specialized training tn order to assist families, holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Michigan University, is a licensed insurance agent and is currently completing her Master Business Administration degree at Spring Arbor College. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 17. 1997 Hastings Standings Mens Softball League Hastings Rotary to hold golf outing on Aug. 15 Home Run leaders M Latonski 16; T 12; B Tingley 10 Lyon 15. B Madden Red Division Hastings Chrysler 9-0 Carpenter Plumbing 8-1 TNR...................................................................... 4-5 Olde Towne Tavern (Black).......................... 2-5 Blue Division Olde Towne Tavern (Mad Dawgs) ... 10-2 Jarman Const...................................................... 5-4 Hastings Mutual........ 4-5 Hastings Sanitary Service...............................0-6 Green Division Pennington Const.............................................. 6-4 Rudd's No Preference. ..........................4-6 Am Pro ........................................................... 1-7 Bill's Safety Service......................................... 0-8 Hastings’ Bowne shoots Storm to victories in A.A.U. i-ast Week’s Results Pennington 14. Bill 3; Chrysler 13. Jarman 7; Chrysler 26. Ampro 4. Pennington 7. Rudd’s 0; Rudd's 13. Bill's 12; Mad Dawgs 19. Mutual 8; TNR 20. Sanitary 5. Carpenter 18. TNR 17; Carpenter 17. Pennington 3 Next Week’s Games Wednesday. July 16 - 6 30. Bill's vs. Am pro; 7:30. Pennington vs. Ampro. 8:30. Pen rungton vs. Rudd's. Thursday. July 17 - 6:30. TNR vs. Mutual; 7:30. Pennington vs. Mutual. 8 30. Sanitary vs Pennington Friday. July 18-6:30. OTT (Black) vs. Bill's; 7:30. Carpenter vs. Chrysler. 8 30. Carpenter vs. Bill’s. After winning its first three games of lhe A.A.U. 15 and under National Basketball Tournament in King«port, Tenn., the Grand Rapids Storm bowed out of action by losing two of its next three. The Storm first dropped a tough 62-58 contest to Richmond Metro Gold last Wednesday. Ionia's Ryan Walter led lhe Storm with 16 points and two players including Hastings* Tony Bowne tallied 13 points, hitting 6-of13 shots from the field. Bowne also had 4 rebounds. 4 steals and 3 assists. A 20-point third quarter by Richmond was too much for the Storm to overcome. The Storm rebounded to beat the Central Jersey Knights 78-63 last Thursday. Bowne and Tom Pantlind each scored 17 for the winners. Nine of Bowne's points came in the first quarter and 13 came before the half. The future Saxon star also 5 rebounds. 5 steals and 5 assists. The Wisconsin Shooters shot too well for the Storm to keep with last Friday, as the Grand Rapids squad bowed out of (he tournament with a 71-55 loss. Bowne managed 13 points to finish second in the team's scoring column behind Walter s 14 markers. In the fourth quarter. Bowne hit 7 of those points, finishing lhe contest on a high note. Still. Bowne wasn't lhe only shooting star in Barry County to compete in an A.A.U. National Basketball Tournament. Middleville's Jennie Doyle was part of lhe Western Lakers 16-and-under squad that won six of eight games to place eighth in Chattanooga, Tenn. Doyle, an All-Barry County guard who scored 12.8 points per game a year ago. is expected to a senior leader on new Trojan Coach Marcy Uyl’s Trojan hoop team this fall. LEGAL sponsors K&E Tackle and Bass Stopper, 28 points. The winners, Jack Palmer and Doug Tucker, reeled in seven bass weighing 13.60 pounds. Other local participants included Hastings' Jim Wright (18th place). Delton's continued from page 12 This was A.J. O'Heran's second year in the MHSRA and his second year in qualifying for the nationals. He is the son of Tim O'Heran and Penny Cox. Last year’s "Rookie of the Year.” he was this season's reserve champion team roper on lhe heeling end and finished in the lop ten in calf roping. He is also the first alternate to the nationals in steer wrestling O’Heran is lhe newly elected student vice president of the MHSRA. teplacmg lhe outgo­ ing vice president Tye Casey. Casey, the youngest son of Leon and Susan Casey, will be making his third appearance al nationals. He finished the ’97 season with repeat championships m the calf roping and cutting and reversed last year s placing by winning inc steer wrestling championship and being reserve champion header in the team roping with O’Heran He also accumulated a total of 661 points throughout lhe rodeo season, earning him his second all around cowboy championship title. Casey will serve as the steer wrestling and cutting director for lhe association next year The MHSRA is not the only organization these young men arc involved with. They are all active members of the Michigan Ropers Association and Casey and O'Heran attended the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee. Okla.. July 6-12. Division*: Boys 13-15 Teas Name Boys 16 and above Girls 15 and above Team Name Tean Name Captain Captain Captain Phone * Phone W Phona • Tye Casey and A.J. O’Heran perform team roping at the high school finals. 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Their efforts earned them, and their RODEO, SERVICES For David W. Clagen. Attorney at Law Quite a catch... The Hastings team ot Jim Sprague and Jeff Denny finished sixth at a Major Bass Tournament held last Saturday in Coldwater. The local team caught five Bill Rook (21 st). Delton's Vaughn Mills (22nd), Hastings' Jack Horning (29th) and Hastings' Ron O'Keefe. (Photo provided) AFFORDABLE SENIORS In the Privacy of Your Own Home Hastings Rotary will hold its second annual golf outing on Aug. 15 at the Hastings Country Club. The format is a four-person scramble that will shot-gun start at I p m The event is open to everyone of all golfing abilities. Cost for lhe event is 50 per person and lunch is included A hole-in-onc contest is being sponsored by Hastings Chrysler Plymouth, a contest that will include a new automobile plus many other prizes. Proceeds of the event will support the Rotary Youth Leadership Conference held each fall al the Y.M.C.A. camp. This conference has been held lhe last four years by the Hastings Rotary Club lo help develop future leaders of our community. Local high school students spend a weekend participating in activities that challenge them both physically and menially. If you would like to play in lhe golf outing, contact Dave Baum or any Rotarian Phone (616) 945-5686 to register for the fun. Real I slate PROPERTIES Prop »1O65 On-Site Tues. July 29 • 4 PM 1621 N Jefferson Hastings l.lOOtsf • 3Br 1BA OPEN HOUSE Tues July 22 • 4 5 PV OTHER PROPERTIES TO INCLUDE: Absolute 121 Beautiful Lois Bg Rap* • (2) Homes wrtn 1 Absolute WMe Ptgeon • Home Baffle C’eek • Atso*uie Home Kalamazoo • Absolute Chatei Bangy • (3) Homes Sagna* • Absolute Gorgeous Tn-ievei Home Marcekus * 24 HR AUCTION HOTLINE 800-Z7^'b0^4 u u w .u. JonnBwxjstMEUm^Ave riMwftwnMiewn । ■*ij»nkk h . ..m u r CITY OF HASTINGS ANNOUNCEMENT OF PART-TIME CASHIER/CLERK POSITION AVAILABLE This position serves as Cashier Counter Clerk (Receptionist), and Secretary for the City of Hastings Clerk Treasurer Finance Depart ment Duties include receiving and recording cash receipts wafting on customers answering telephone calls sorting and delivering mail and secretarial support to Deputy City Clerk and City ClerkTreasureuFinance Director This position requires knowledge of modern office practices and procedures bookkeeping data processing and dealing with gen­ era) pubic and fellow employees High school education and two years experience >n performing secretarial and cashier work of a progressively responsible and drfhcult nature is required The starting wage tor this position is $7 25 per hour for twenty­ seven and one haff hours per week Application and a full job description are available upon request, at Hastings City Hall 102 S Broadway Hastings Michigan 49058 Submit application and or resume to the Office ot the City Clefk/TreasuretFinance Director 102 S Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 Applications will be accepted until 11 30 am. Thursday July 31. 1997 The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basts ot race color rcig»on se» national origin age or disability - �The Hastings Sanner — Thursday, July 17. 1997 — Page 15 Family has labors of love in memory of Sue Drummond by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Eightccn-month-old Max Riticnbcrg gets a kick out of watering the school lawn with a long gretn hose and thinks it s pretty cool to carry a tape measure so he can be the “big helper" a* his grandfather, mother and father erect a split rail fence at the Sue Drummond Head Start building. Max is not old enough to really know what's going on. but he already seems to re­ alize that the school is special to his famil) It's named in honor of his late maternal grandmother, who died several months be­ fore Max was bom Sue Drummond died in October 1995 In honor of her notable contributions in the community, especially in the areas of the arts and education, coupled with her love and concern for children, the Barry County Board of Commissioners named the Head Start school on Nashville Road in her honor Erecting a split rail fence on the school grounds is just one of the many landscaping Girl still in critical condition A Nashville girl remains in critical condition two weeks after she was injured in a July 3 car-van accident in Maple Grove and lawn improvements Sue's husband. Don Drummond, and daughter. Dana, and her husband. Shawn Rittenberg. have volun­ teered to do This family takes it to heart. I've never seen anything so dedicated. They've worked so hard.” said local Head Start program coor­ dinator Beth Smith. "There arc not too many days this summer when they haven't been out here." Even dunng Monday's awful heat and hu­ midity. Don. Dana and Shawn have been working to make lhe Head Sta;. grounds more attractive for students and staff when school opens for the 1997-98 academic year. "Mother would not have wanted her school to have a Geld full of yucky weeks." said Dana. The Rittcnbergs moved to Hastings from Washington stale about three months ago. Besides sowing grass and keeping it wa­ tered. the family has planted pumpkins and sunflowers for the children to enjoy when school reopens They also have plans to place a flagpole and flowers in a circular area of dirt that is surrounded by the asphalt parking lot More landscaping near the building is also planned. They have already removed a few large, dangetous trees. “A lot of local people have helped us." Dana said. Next year plans call for the Head Start children at the Sue Drummond building to have a garden on the property and Smith said it can be a family activity, with perhaps even opportunities to offer canning and freezing lessons to parents, using the pro­ duce harvested from lhe plot. Head Start has a goal to become a full year program and the garden will have a "wonderful" role. Smith said the labor and contributions by Sue's family will help Head Start meet some of the approximately $9,000 of "in kind" services it needs to match a federal grant for the new modular school building. BARRY COUNTY ADDRESS ORDINANCE OF 1997 ORDINANCE NUMBER 97-01 Township. Katie Clark. 12. is in the intensive care unit of DeVos Children s Hospital at But­ PREAMBLE terworth Hospital. Clark and Amy Clark. 10 were air lifted to Butterworth after the van they were nding in was struck by a car driven by Chnstopher Wilkins. 19. of Hastings. The van was spun sideways by the impact and rolled several times before coming to rest in a field. Amy The pci'pic of Barry County do hereby ordain tn order to uniformly assign and maintain building addresses io provide for easy idenuficaiMn of buildings tor various purpose* mcludmg but not limited lo the impRsncntatuxi of 911 vrvicr and to prrenrec the health. safety. and welfare of the ciumi of lhe Country of Barry, the County of Harry enacts iu uniform address ordinance a» follow* was released July 5. The driver of the van. Gary Clark. 55. Heather Clark. 11. Emily Clark, 8. Christo­ pher Clark. 6. and Michael Reid. 14. as well as Wilkins, were all treated and released from Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Thi* ordinance shall be referred to as the Barry County Address Ordinance of 1997. and hereinafter referred to aa the Ordinance Teen recovering from lightning strike A Clarksville teen is improving, but still in serious condition after being struck by lightning July 8. . Luke Stebbins. 15. was at St. Edward Catholic Church in Lake Odessa when he • was struck in the right hip while helping his • grandparents set up for a fund-raiser. Stebbins was unconscious, not breathing and had no pulse when Lake Odessa fire fighters and police officers arrived He was revived halfway to Pennock Hospital after multiple defibrillations. Ambulance person­ nel said it was 20 minutes before Stebbins was revived. ARTICLE 1 - TITLE. PURPOSE, AND LEGAL BASIS SECTION 141 • TITLE . SECTION 142 - PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance it lo establish a County wide system of assigning addresses to building* to facilitate the locating of building* tn order for law enforcement, fire. medical and other emergen* y response agencies and service*. utility companic*, postal and delivery service*. County services tuch u building inspections property laa administration, property mapping and other County services and responsibilities to more rapidly and efficiently identify and locate property in Barry County by A) Creating a formal addressing system for budding* with standards and regulation* for assigning addresses Bl Creating a coordinated system with standard* for the naming ol jxiblic road* and private drive* C) Providing for notification of interested parties of assigned address number* and road name* D) Providing minimum standards and regulations for the display of addresses E) Prowling for the enforcement of the ordinance F) Providing l< r an appeal pence** of this ordinance SECTION 143 - LEGAL BASIS This ordinance i» enacted pursuant to Section 11. Subsection (mi of the Mabigan Public Act 136 of 1831. a* amended, being 46 11 (ml ot the Michigan Compiled Law* SECTION 144 - EFFECT ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDINANCES Thi* ordinance shall be effective and enforceable m all part* of Harry County except io the jurisdiction of those cities, village*, or townships that have previously enacted or subsequently enact an ordinance that addresses lhe general subject matter SECTION 4.83 - CHAMUNG ADDRESS NUMBERS SECTION 145 • ADDRESS ORDINANCE ADMINISTRATOR The County Board of CommissMXier* ahall appoint the County Planning Director or Other qualified county employee to be the Addre** Ordinance Administrator. hereinafter known a* the AOA The AOA shall have overall responsibdity for admmi* trauoc and coordination of thi* ordinance, including enforcement SECTION 146 ■ APPEALS The Barry County Central Diipalch Administrative Board ahall serve as the appeal* board of thi* Ordinance A person having an interest in property affected by a decision made by the AOA may appeal in writing within 30 day* of a deciuoc to the Board for a final determination The Board ahall bold a bearing at the monthly meeting dunng regularly scheduled hours A quortm. of the Board mint be present to bold * bearing, and a decision will be made by majority vote ARTICLE 2 - DEFINITIONS SECTION 241 • USE OF WORDS AND TERMS In imposing sentence. Fisher told Fenton. "You have done well on probation and I rec­ ognize that fact. It would be a shame if you lost your job because of this. I wish you would have recognized that before you took those couple of puffs of marijuana." He ordered Fenton’s probation be contin­ ued and to pay $500 in costs and a $500 fine, both to be paid by Oct. 10. following a northerly southerly mad. one reaches address number 1.000 when arriving at the next *ectinn line north and »ouih The addre** number* dial! continue in lhe same manner by 1.000 whole number* for each sectioa of each township a) North of the baseline, even number, stull he on the easterly **fc of the roads. <«id number* shall be rei ibc westerly »*k* of the road* b) South of the haaclme. eren number* shal* be on the westerly ssde of lhe mud*, odd number* shall be on the caUcrly sale of the mads 21 Road* whxh arc not aligned due North South re meander shall be numbered a* N<>rh Sreith roads if the tnajre porooe of the road * ithm Harry County rum North South (Ince a North-South road ba* addre** numbers assigned to building*, then that road shall always be considered a North-South road H > Wuhtn Barry County, there shall N: an addre*, mcndian line which shall be the east section line of Section, b trough 31 of Caritoo. Hasting*. Haltinuee. and Johnstown Township*, respectively 11 In both direction* tnun the incrwtian line, addrcs* number* shall be evenly spaced. 1 .(MX) per mile, so that wben following an hast West mad. one reaches address number HXIO when am* ing al the next section line east re west The address numbers shall continue tn the same manner by 1.000 whole number* (ot each section of each township a) hast of the meridian, even numbers shall be on the southerly side of the roads, odd number* shall be on the northerly side ot the mad* bl West of the mendun. even number* shall be on the northerly side of the road, odd number* shall be or. the southerly *idc of the road 2) Road* whi*h arc not traveling due Fast West re meander shall he numbered a* an Fast West road il the major portion of lhe n*ad within Barry County rum Fast West Once an fcasl-Wc*: ro*d has addre** numbers assigned to buildings, then that mad shall always he corntdered to be an East-West mad C) Address number* shall he assigned so they run consecutively starting al the baseline re tnendian line so that monhex* are not out of sequence Di Upon dcienmnaiso of the AOA. address number* m commcxi i«*e poor to the sdopoon of this ordinance may con unue to be med if 11 The existing ad.Ire** numNrr* run consecutively in the *amc direction a* the county addre** system for that section of Harry County 2j The addrets will not cause undue administrative and maintenance dtllKUlltc* Ire the future addressing <M buildings El Other county, municipal or village numbering systems shall be used tn place of lhe above rural system t”-m approval of the AOA. provided that <Ki|y one numbering system shall be used fre both side* of a defined road segment of this ordinance Court News • Jeffery A. Fenton. 22. of Wayland, was sentenced to extra fines and costs after plead­ ing guilty to violating his probation by test­ ing positive for marijuana three times. McDowell said Fenton fails to take re­ sponsibility for his actions and chooses in­ stead to blame others, “specifically lhe court for imposing a too-harsh sentence." She said the probation department has "bent over backward" to help Fenton, but he continues to smoke marijuana. "Apparently he's not interested in being rehabilitated at this time," she concluded. Fenton's attorney. Frank Hillary, said he didn't agree that Fenton has failed to learn his lesson, saying Fenton has paid off all his fines and costs. He said Fenton's probation agent in Kent County requested an early dis­ charge from probation because Fenton has been a good worker and received a promolion at his place of employment. Shawn and Dana Rittenberg (left). Don Drummond and 18-montn-oio mo* Rittenberg take a break from their labors to pose by the split rail fence they put up at the Sue Drummond Head Start school on Nashv.lle Road. For the purpovc of thi* ordinance, lhe following term* are defined When not mconuttesi with lhe context, the prncni lente include* the future Words in singular include* the plural and word* in the plural include the singular Masculine shall indude the feminine and the neuter The word “shall” u always mandatory The word penon include* a firm, association. orga nization. partnership. iron. company, or corporation. a* well a* an indindual SECTION 242 - DEFINITIONS Any word or term not defined in thi* ordinance shall he interpreted according to it* common meaning and usage Address The combuiabon of an addreaa number, a road prefix, a road name, and a road suffix digit* Addre** Range The sequence of number* for a section ot rued between two distinct pcxnt* Road • Any vehicular way which i* a state. county, or municipal roadway, is shown on an approved and recorded subdiviuon plat, re i» • private drive, two - track, or easement that *crvc* a* the road frontage of a parcel of Und Road Name ■ lhe proper name of lhe road, including a road prefix and a road suffix Road Prefix - A compass or directional designation of a road being north, south, east, or west. Road Suffix • The type or classification of a road (e g road, court, lane, avenue, highway, drive, street, etc ) or it* abbreviation Principal Building ■ The primary or mam building located on a parcel of land ARTICLE 3 - ROAD NAMES SECTION 341. APPROVAL The AOA shall approve the nammg of newly established public and private road* within the county which are subject to this Odinancc and mad* in proposed plat* which are ultimately approved by the Barry County Plat Board SECTTON 342 - SIMILAR ROAD NAMES The AOA shall not approve a mad name whKh is lhe same re umilsr in spelling or pronunciation lo an existmg road within Barry County SECTION 343 - NAMING OF NEW ROADS A property owner, developer, surveyor. or plat proprietor shall make app’icalioa to the AOA fee approval of a proposal road name Upon receipt of lhe road name application, lhe AOA shall review the pnposed name with the County Central Dispatch Department. The County Plat Hoard, and any other appropriate government agency The AOA shall notify the applicant within thirty (30) day* of 'he acceptance or rejection of the proposed name slung with the reason* for the decision, if applicable The County Land !nf<<mati<>n Services Department can provide applicant* with a lisi The AOA shall change a road address <4 a building if one ot the following conditions exit: A> If the existing addres* number ■» m *cquen*e and/re d><e* not run comcculively in the same dnrcUoc as the county address system Bl If a new road i* *onsiru*tcd. re if an existing easement t* named, and lhe most appropriate address fre the existing home i* cat the newly named mad Ci L r. addre** is duplwaicd re otherwi*c »h'late, thi, redtnancr SECT1ON 4.64 - NOTICE AND ENFORCEMENT The AOA t* rc*pon*ible for m*unng that the pofcr notice and enfrexemenl procedures arc followed A) Wben a penon submit* a vile plan in order to obtain an ^Idrev*. The Planning Department shall asi'gn the address which will include the address number, the road prefix, the road name, and the road suffix. Bi When a person * address is changed pursuant to this ordinance, the AOA shall notify the resident rod the owner, if different, rei a form that contain* the current address, lhe new address, and the effective date of lhe change 1) The AOA shall provide, al a minimum, a 60 day adjustment lime period from lhe day the notice ts *ent to the date il bectwnes effective so that bomcowner* can change thru person*] and legal document* 2) Pnre to lhe effective dale of the address change, the AOA shall notify the following agencies of lhe addre** change a) The phone company hi The elec tn* company ci The post office d> Central l>tspalcM-.9l I ei The u-wnfoip re village f) The Health Department gi The Building Department hi The local emergency service provider i) The local school distnct j) The Intermediate School District C) In case* where an existing address is changed, and the AOA ha* sent a nobcc to the affected resident 1) the resident shall l>c requested to comply with the address change, or appeal the change by requesting a bearing 2) An appeal must be filed with the AOA within 15 days of the postmark < f lhe notice of the address change An ctirnurei to file an appeal may he granted by the AOA ufwn a finding that lhe notice was nre delivered in a timely manner D) Notice of VnUauoa I) In cases where an existing address was changed, lhe resident shall comply with all secuous of tb-» ordinance within U> day* of the effective date of the address change 2» For all violation* of thi* ordinance, the AOA shall »cnd. by first class mail a nonce of vKiaticn staling the am.»unt of time, not to exceed V day*, the reudenl ha, to comply with the Crdmaace 3) If a vsnUbon remains at the end of the presenbed penre! << tune, a cuaturn shall be issued to the resident and/re owner of lhe p.ivrt' (be matter turned over to the County Prosecuting An.reney for prosec-itiixi SECTION 4.05 - MASTER ADDRF.SN HLE The AOA shall keep a master file of assigned addresses and crere*{x’nding property code number* with the cooperation of the County US Department ARTICLE 5 - DISPLAY OF ADDRESSES of mad name* in Harry County for the convenience 14 the applicant SECTION 5.01 - DLSPLAY SECTION 344 - CHANGING EXISTING ROAD NAMES In situation* where two identical .< similar road names exist within Harry County, except those juridictiocis that have wnticn or with wnie an address ordm'^ace*. the AOA may recommend <«e of the street* he renamed lo a non-duplicair name The AOA will pnontire the renaming of mad* for those mads that bare the same or similar name* in the same emergency *er vice area re by other circumstance* that make the accuraie dispatching of emergency vehicle* icpracucal A road name may also be changed when one road ha* two commonly used name* or where portam* of what appear* io be the same mad bare two or more names Before recommending a change in road name, the AOA shall *on**Jcr lhe official road name as recorded on plats and deed* of adjacent property, and the most accurate tusiorKal name of the road in question Dtsiurtsancc tn existing legal dtx uments shall he of pnmarv consideratioo m determining the single road name when two or more names are ccxnmonly used SECTION 345 - PRIVATE DRIVES AND EASEMENTS A. Unnamed private dnre* and casemenu in existence pore Ui lhe adoption of this ordinance shall be named If lhe bouse addresses arc numbered off of the adjoining public mad. they shall he changed to appropriate addresses using lhe pnvstc mad name Bi Ere existing private drives, the prrperiy owner* shall hare an opyswlunity to *ubmit potential road names to the AOA the AOA shall apply the conditiom of Section 3 03 for approval Ci The AOA shall .revdinaic lhe naming of new private dnres wuh the property owners al the tune a lot n recorded using *n cuerrmi (re meres* and egrc** to a pubis, mad Di An approved road sign that meet* the Barry County Road Commission specifications shall be erected al the inienectMwi of the private dnre and the public road clearly showing the name of the private dnre The lettering shall itKlude the wted Private” re the abbreviation PVT to distinguish the road from public road* It is the mpwsibtlit* of the property owner* along the prrvate mad m -*-iin and erect a sign ARTICLE 4 - ADDRESS NUMBERING SECTION 441 - APPROVAL AGENCY The A< >A *hall have the overall jun*dic lion over *klrr*» number* and shall insure that an addrex, number doe* nre dupli sale the number Ire any building cimsidered io be along the same road Ail principal building* *hail he required l- display an addre** number in the manner prescribed m thi* redmance The resident, occupant, re owner of a building shall display the address number in *uch a manner a* will be plainly m ihte and lepNc from a vehicle traveling on the road that t* named in the address All number* shall he arabrc numeral* of at least three <3) inches in height tre Larger> and of a cotar that contrasts with the background color of the structure supporting the num fcr* When a huddmg ts locattd m.’ce than .-ne hundred < !<■>! feet hack from the traveled .cnierline of the read that ts named in lhe -Vre*. « if the view of the building i« obctructcd by trees, shrub*, re another building, the address number shall be displayed in one of the following manner* Ai On a sign attached re |»>*i located within twenty (20) feet of lhe centerline of the driveway and between ten (10) ami twenty (20) tert hack Irren lhe edge of lhe traveled readway provided that any *ign used to crenply with thu Ordinance must alm comply with applicable /on jig regulations concerning lhe location and si/e of signs The address number shall be dis played at a height of at least four (4) feet *N>ve grade and ore higher than six (6) feet al«*ve grade ARTICLE 6 - ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES It ts a Civil infraction fre any person to violate any provision of this Ordinance, and. uf*m being found respixisiNc. shall be subject to a fine not to exceed J5rai(Ml The AOAmay issue and sene an appearance lickel to commence a ci*il mfrartion pro seeding II the jerwo ticketed *ren-» into ,ompban*e with the ordinance aithm the time to appear in court, the AOA shall dis mis* the ticket A tevond vMvlauon .4 thi* reitinars. dull hr a mivdemeanre Ans person found ui violation shall be subject to a fine nre toeaceed $5<mnore impnufimcni fre not more than 9Ddays.se both ARTICLE 7 - ARTICLE AND SECTION TITLE The article and *ecii.« tiilev shall he itcemcd for ,onvcnicn*e only and shall mt limit lhe ssope of any artKic re scctaet of this reduunse ARTIC1 E ■ • SAY ING CI.Al'SI AND RF I’F Al.ER The previvirei* ot thi* <dinan*e arc hereby declared io Nr «cvcrable and. if an* clause. «-ntcrv.c. w,<d. section re pro vision i* declared vend re unenforceable fre an* rea«« by a sivurt o( stxnpetcnt jun*disbon. the remaining portion* of this Ordinance dull remain m freve All ordinance* re part* o' redmancc* of Harry County in confiici with any of lhe provision* of this ordinance are herbv repealed SECTION 442 ■ RURAL ADDRESS NUMBERING SYSTEM The rural address numbering system, which is structured as follows, shall hr uud except when existing munmpal. vil­ lage. re o*hcr numbering systems arc deicrmincd to he more approprsic by the AOA A > Wnhin Harry County, there shall be an address baseline which shall he the smith section line of Sections 7 through 12 of Yankee Spring*. Rutland. Hastings, a-si Castleton Township*, respectively 11 III K«h durvtiom fmm thi* nasebne. addre** number* shall be evenly sp«cd. I .(MMl pa mile, so that when ARTHI.F.9-EUTCTDF DAIF Of ORDINANCF Thi* t Wdtnansc shall lake etlcst when noti.r of ns adopinwi is published al lead on*c m a new*piper of general sircuta lirei in Harry Creinlv �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 17 1997 ------- ------- ' ■ COURT NEWS: A Hastings man accused of assisting in the May robbery of Admiral gas station in Hastings, was sentenced to jail after he pleaded no contest in District Court in June to a charge of larceny in a building In exchange for lhe plea of Eric S. Vande­ car. 24. prosecutors drooped charges of un­ armed robbery and conspiracy to commit un­ armed robbery. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell said it appears Vandecar “has a somewhat lengthy criminal history, mostly with mis­ demeanors." She said most of his offenses were related to alcohol and this also appears lo be alcohol related. McDowell said this was part of Vandecar's pattern of dnnking with his friends and then getting into trou­ ble. "He needs to gel his drinking until control or he will find himself standing in court­ rooms for years." she said. McDowell also said Vandecar was not truthful with the probation agent during the pre-sentence investigation -s his account of lhe robbery differs for lhe police report She asked for six months in jail, but rec­ ommended counting in-patient alcohol treatment toward his jail lime. Vandecar’s attorney. Frank Hillary, said Vandecar has been truthful and (hat his co-defendant. Sean Richardson, could explain who was in the building taking the money and show that Vandecar has told the truth. He said police may have misunderstood who was in the building, as the description dealt with who was wearing a jacket. f He .'.aid Vandecar admits to having an al­ cohol problem, but only offers it as an ex­ planation and not an excuse He pointed out that Vandecar has alcohol offenses since he was 17. "Thai's a seven-year dnnking history and it's not going to be solved nght away." Hillary said. In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher told Vandecar. "If you want to have a lousy life for yourself, just continue on your current path. I see people like you every day " He pointed out that Vandecar has 13 misdemeanor offenses on his record and al­ most all of them are for alcohol offenses. He sentenced Vandecar lo two years proba­ tion with four months in jail and credit for three days served. He also ordered Vandecar to pay a $500 fine. $500 in costs and $147.93 restitution as well as attend sub­ stance abuse counseling. In other Circuit Court business last Thursday • Brian A. Miner, 27. of Plainwell, was sentenced to jail for stealing pumps from Southwest Barry Sewer and Water. He pleaded guilty in District Court last month lo attempted larceny over $100. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dropped two counts of larceny over $ 100. McDowell said Miner has a siring of mi­ nor offenses, but this is his first felony, "which I can't understand why he did this. He had been working for this employer for four l\4 I II tlltl'll 1996 VIRAGO Motorcycles (2) leu than 300 miles on each for $8600 call 948-8049 !//*< । /hint on\ Abb ba! Stoetair rrantaa wfll be brid July 27, 1997 at 1:90 pan. at Cadwalder Park tn Hickory Corners. Bring a dish lo paas, your own table service and a white etephaaL I hi/' W.uihd ATmrrmn stop kjottag! New factory outlet hu more work than wc can handle Company is growing and needs to fill 15 permanent positions. All posuuons jlari out at $410 per week, plus cam production bonuses. For one on one inter­ view call between 10:00-5:00pm 616-243-9222._______________ COMPETITIVE SPIRIT For those sports- minded indivi­ duals with a dcsire to achieve A join a winning team, this worl­ dwide company, established in 1919. is aggressively striving to expand its sales/manegement team. The manager trainee should: • Have the ability to interface with business people • Be motivated to wort in a team / .>/ Suh FREE NEUTERED 3 YR. OLD Bassett. Needs older kids as playmates. 616-693-2575. Ill \h lliol tillll FULL TIME DAY COOK must have breakfast experience, also part time afternoon cook, must be able to work weekends. Apply in person. The Amber Inn, 12505 Chief Noonday Road, Gun Like____________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and edger operator. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak SL, Freeport, Ml EOE HELP WANTED Dental Hygentist Wanted for a new high-tech office great staff and fun patients. Sterilization assis­ tant clean’s and stock's your treatment room. Part time and great pay for the right person. In care of the Hastings Reminder, Ad 9 538 P.O.Box 188 Hastings. Mi 49058___________________ NEED EXTRA CASH? I need a driver for 30 days, possible management opportunity after 30 days, must have good trans­ portation. Call 616-349-9047 or 616-945-0481._______________ RN STAFF EDUCATION POSITION AVAILABLE at skilled nursing facility. Long­ term care, background preferred along with Trained The Trainer certification. Salaray negotiable, excellent benefits and retire­ ment Please send resume to: Evergreen Manor 111 Evergreen Rd.. Battle Creek, or apply in person between 8am-5pm, M-F. Join Evergreen Manor today. EEOC Can be seen at 54 Wellman Road. Woodland. I ttuii A (ui 1 ilt 11 IN FOND MEMORY OF GARDENER BOYD LEIN AAR 1 YEAR. JULY 21 Your loving wife, Billie. Children, Grandchildren SEEKING WORK. 616-945-9712, ask for Mary H aim tl A Great-grandchildren PERSON WANTED to own ( hihl ( ai, NEW FAMILY DAY CARE now has 4 openings, Cedar Creek/Delton area for the ages of 18 mos. & up. Would be willing to discuss different shifts. License f DF080077137. 616-623-6202 I linn A > on CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank all my wonderful friends and customers for the many prayers, cards, plants, flowers, food and money that I received while 1 was in the hospital and home. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Love to all and thank you again. Jackie Tebo • Possess confidence and self motivation. • Be of legal age. • Have access to a reliable car. • Be willing to do some travel. We will reward your talents with an excellent compensation pack­ age including medical, dental, 401(k) & a complete training program. For a confidential interview appointment call Mr. Schumm NOW at (800)238-0996. EOE/ M-F.________________________ FOR SALE: ANTIQUE PIANO AND FIVE PEWS. X altoiial \i/\ $529 WEEKLY mailing company letters from home, many posiuous available, easy! No experience needed, free info, call American Publishers, 1-800-426-3026, exL 1400, 24 hrs._________________________ STEEL BUILDING DEAL­ ERSHIP AVAILABLE in open market Dealer buy factory direct High profit potential sales or construction. (303) 758-4135, ext 6900 IIhmiii w St /in < \ BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. AU makes & mode Is, over 30 yean experience. Call 1-888-498-9137/616-948-9137 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Cal. Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830_________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, stump grinding, resonable rates, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson. 616-945-2545. OPENINGS AT OAKVIEW. AFC home. Large private room, private bath and family atmo­ sphere. (616)948-2352. PAINTING HOUSES, BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING,etc. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. Call Randson Hesterly Painting and Tree. 616-945-2545. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message I end operate retail candy store in lhe Hastings area. Low invest­ ment For information call Mrs. Burden's Gourmet Candy Company, Dallas, TX (972)991-8239. Mtihfli Ilium \ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-8OO-387-OO35. West Mich. (iatai'i \ah GARAGE SALE: Sat July 19th, 8am-6pm 1 day only rain or thine. 236 Nelson St, Hast­ ings (corner of south Broadway and Nelson). Men's and women's clothing- in various sizes, some furniture, tent, household items, books, home irterior figurines, 10 gallon fish tank- complete, plus many other raise items / ar Run CROOKED LAKE, DELTON: Four bedroom house with lake access. $625 a month plus utilities and deposit No pets. Call (616)623-8135. DELTON/HASTINGS AREA: Private, very nice, 1 bedroom home with garage. All new interior, park-like setting, convenient loacation on M-43. 1 or 2 adults, no children, no pets, no smoking, utilities, $450 a month plus deposit 616-664-4983. / or Salt \11l01mm\1 1984 CAMERO BERLINETTA white, V-8, automatic, runs good, excellent motor, always starts, original owner, rare find, priced to sell, $2,225. Call 616-664-4983 (Pine Lake). 1992 FORD RANGER XLT, V-6, standard shift excellent condition with cap with Kingcab. $6,000 OBO. Cal) 616-623-5674 ________________ 1995 CAVALIER 2 door coupe manual 5 speed. Excellent condition 1400 miles $8500 call 948-8049 and leave message. Real I. \ fait ATTENTION GOLFERS: Home for sale. Close to Hast­ ing 's Country Club. Large land­ scaped yard, walk-out basement, 2 car garage, central heal and AC., 2 1/2 bath, fireplace, wood­ burner in basement. All appliances included, immediate posession, $112,000. 616-945-5611._______________ I BUY MORTGAGES AND LAND contracts for cash. Call Jack (Voice Mail) 616-792-7741. Leave name, number, best limes to be reached. years and making good money." She said Miner needed jail lime as a deter­ rent and an incentive. Miner’s attorney, Frank Hillary, said Miner has learned his lesson in losing his job and now having a felony record. "After his incarceration, Mr. Miner has as­ sured me this will be his last appearance be­ fore the court," Hillary said. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Miner, "h's unfortunate that you decided it was a good idea to steal these pumps and sell them." He sentenced Miner to two years probation and 90 days in jail, with credit for one day served and the last 60 days suspended. He or­ dered Miner to pay a $750 fine and $750 in costs, both within 90 days. He noted Miner had a second car and a snowmobile and said, "so you're going to have to sell some of your toys lo get these paid off." • Brandon E. Cross. 18. of Vermontville, was senlettced to jail after he pleaded guilty last month in District Court to malicious destruction of property over $100 and enter­ ing without breaking a building to commit larceny. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dropped two counts of breaking and entering, all of which stemmed from the December bieak-ins of the Nashville VFW Hall and Fuller Street Elementary. Assistant Prosecutor David Makled called it an "unfortunate case" where Cross was un­ der lhe influence of peen. He asked lhe court to impose a six-month jail sentence. Cross' attorney, Michael McPhillips, said Cross had spent four months in jail recently for a larceny offense. “I believe that jail lime has had a significant impact." he said. He said Cross has "limited intellectual functioning" and has moved out of the community where he lived when these of­ fenses occurred. McPhillips said he thought Cross' new environment will allow him lo think twice before committing other of­ fenses. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Cross. "I understand maybe you don't have lhe ca­ pability to be an honor roll student, but you're not a stupid person." He sentenced Cross to four yean probation and five months in jail, with credit for 134 days served. He ordered Cross to pay a $100 fine, $100 in cost, a fot*nsic fund fee of $150 and restitution of $2,635. He made Cross eligible for community service in lieu of his total fines and costs and ordered him to be in his residence between midnight and 6 a.m. and attend mental health or substance abuse counseling. • Scott A. Rice, 37, of Nashville, pleaded not guilty to charges of third degree child abuse and illegal entry. A June 24 pre-trial conference was scheduled. • Jon T. Callahan. 20. of Wyoming, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to report to his probation agent in March and leaving his approved residence without the permission of his probation agent. Sentencing was scheduled for July 24. • Todd M. Heeringa. 24. of Hastings, was sentenced to jail after he pleaded guilty last month to attempted breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny, stemming from the April break-in of Thornapple Kel­ logg Middle School. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dropped a charge of break­ ing and entering. Makled said the offense grew out of Heeringa smoking pot and drinking with his friends. "The next stop on this defendant's journey through the criminal justice system is prison." he said. Heennga's attorney, David Kuzava. said Heeringa had been warned by his father to not associate with his co-defendant, Bobby Drake. "He realizes such activities are only going to send him to prison in the future." said Kuzava. He suggested that the boot camp program or a halfway house would be appropriate for Heeringa. Fisher sentenced him to two years proba­ tion, with nine months in jail and credit for one day served. After 90 days, he will be transferred to the boot camp program. He was also ordered to pay $500 in costs, be in his residence between midnight and 6 a.m. and attend substance abuse counseling. • Andrew D. Nelson, 17, of Wayland, pleaded guilty to attempted escape from a felony jail sentence and to being a second time habitual offender. In exchange for his plea, prosecutor will drop a charge of being a third time habitual offender, not pursue a probation violation charge and recommend a cap of 12 months in jail. Sentencing was scheduled for July 17. • Michael D. Rise how, 38. of Fenwick, pleaded not guilty to violating his probation by displaying assaultive behavior. A hearing was scheduled for Aug. 15. • Shawn A. Chesebro, 19, of Nashville, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to report to his probation agent in September and changing his residence with­ out the permission of his probation agent. In imposing sentence. Fisher said of Chesebro's concern he may lose his job if he was sent to jail. "Mr. Chesebro. you didn't care about your rules of probation. Why should 1 care about your job?" He said the court had given Chesebro a break with his probation, "and you basically flipped me off. saying I'm not going to report to the jail and then we had to track you down." He sentenced Chesebro to eight months in jail with credit for 102 days. At the end of his sentence. Chesebro will be discharged unsuccessfully from probation. • Robert D. Holland. 21. of Wayland, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to report truthfully to his probation agent in December and March and of being convicted in September. February and June of new criminal offenses Sentencing was scheduled for July 24. Another damaging storm... This tree on Leach Lake Road was split by a bolt of lightning last Tuesday (July 8) ust before noon, which was surprising because the storm that hit the area wasn't considered particularly strong. Nearby resident Laurie Thomas said there was no thunder leading up to the strike, but then 'It sounded like a bomb hit; there were sparks flying all around.- Thomas and another neighbor, Paul Clark, are shown with the victimized tree beside Leach Lake. POLICE BEAT: Local man charged with stalking MIDDLEVILLE — A Middleville man has been charged with stalking after he spoke lo a woman police tokl him did not want to speak with him. Middleville Police said the complainant had told Ronnie C. McCarter. 35. she didn't want to see him any more after they broke off a relationship. She told police she made it clear she didn't want to see him. but that he has made several unwanted contacts with her. She told police McCarter has come to her work, left letters in her residence and knocked on her door. Police said two witnesses told them they had seen McCarter coming out of the doors leading to her residence when she was not home. Police said they spoke with McCarter July 7 and told him the woman did not want to see him and to stay away from her. They said he told them he would not attempt to contact her. Police said the woman told them that he had come into her place of work twice after police spoke with him. He has been scheduled for a July 29 pre-trial conference. Area man held in domestic assault ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriff s deputies arrested a 36-year-old Battle Creek man following a July 5 incident in the 7300 block of Huff Road. Deputies said the victim told them she and the suspect had been arguing when he left and she followed him into the yard and continued to yell al him. She said he turned and chased her back toward the home, tackling her in (he yard. After he let her go back into the home, he began kicking the front door then broke the glass out of it and entered the home, where he struck her twice in the head. He then went outside for a short lime, then broke two double pane windows by trying to dive through them. He came back into lhe home and spoke to 911-dispatchers, then went outside to wait for police. Deputies said lhe suspects version of events was similar to the victim's. They said a total of $388 worth of damage was done to the home. Troopers investigating vandalism YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Michigan Stale Police troopers are looking for information about a string of vandalism on the night of July 11 to morning of July 12. Troopers said possibly three to five people were involved in damaging signs to O’Neill's and Cappon's Gun Lake Shell, a window at lhe Amber Inn and smaAing out windows on several cars on Oakwood Drive, Patterson Road and at the Amber Inn. Troopers said the vandals also damaged car hoods. All the vandalism was done with a blunt object, possibly a hammer. Troopers said the suspects were driving a full-size truck with dual-tires. Troopers encourage anyone with information to call the Hastings post of lhe Michigan Stale Police at 948-8283 or Silent Observer al 1-8OO-3IO-9O3I. Three arrested in DKHS vandalism BARRY TOWNSHIP — Three Delton men are scheduled for July 23 preliminary examinations after they were arrested for their role in the early June vandalism of Delton Kellogg High School. Michigan Slate Police troopers said one suspect still has to be arrested. The suspect, a 17-year-old man from Plainwell, along with Michael J. Gilmore, 18, Joshua A. Ryno, 18. and Steven A. Kaiser. 18. are accused of spray painting walls, sidewalks, signs and rocks at the high school. Troopers said the painting included symbols, statements, gang graffiti and numerous symbols of a marijuana leaf that had been done with a stencil. Total damage was determined to be $1,897.20. The three are charged with malicious destruction of property over $100. Police investigating break-in PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Prairieville Township police are investigating a break-in that occured Tuesday in the 10000 block of Ford Road. Police said the perpetrators kicked in the back door of lhe home and broke into an outdoor storage bam. The offenders trashed the inside of the home, causing thousands of dollars of damage to the home and its contents. Police said a list is still being compiled of items taken, but included in the theft are a double-barreled shotgun and a muzzle-loader. Ultra Light crashes into home YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — No injuries resulted from the crash of an Ultra Light plane July 11 in the 12000 block of Park Drive. Michigan Slate Police troopers said Bernard F Amberg. 47. of Wayland, told them he had taken off from Wayland City Airport about 7 p.m. While enroute back to the airport, he began to have engine trouble and said he may have run out of gas. Amberg said he began to stall, so he attempted to make an emergency landing. He was unable to make it to a clear area and crashed into a fence and then into the side of a home. Man cited in Fine Lake accident JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — A Kansas City man was cited by deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Manne Division after a July 5 accident on Fine Lake. Deputies said Wayne G. Douglas. 39. was coming lo shore on a personal watercraft, when he collided with a dock belonging to James Vanhoose. He told deputies Douglas had collided with the dock, landing the watercraft on (op of the dock and collapsing il into a seawall. Douglas was cited for failure to stop in a safe assured distance. No injuries in three-car crash PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — No injunes resulted from a three-car accident July 8 at the intersection of M-43 and Hickory Road. Prairieville Township police said Verlyn F. Stevens. 74. of Battle Creek, was southbound on M-43 and attempted to make a left turn onto Hickory Road when he was struck by a northbound vehicle driven by Mana E. Suszynski. 24. of Kalamazoo. Suszynski's vehicle bounced off into the southbound lane and sideswiped a van driven by Edward Bridges. 41. of Columbia. Tenn Stevens was cited for failure to yield for oncoming traffic � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-07-24.pdf 1451305a2409449ec2505d9b48a28765 PDF Text Text Pf Hastings High has new coaches District library idea explored See Page 12 See Page 2 r ?.jp, jp I ■ • • H y ' Delton Locomotive spared demolition See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 i:/» Put’irlit*’ *r- !.! *». Church St • Hastings THURSDAY. JULY 24. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 30 Nairn Briefs Blood drive Mt In MHdlevMe A Rad CM Hood drire w« te HU frnre I io 6:45 pjo. TOaaday, My 29. al Ac Hra n-r~t-. MddtevOc. Vickie Rick, local Hood carafe* coordinator. said, "Suauner wpfdiotM low. rod we will not to harins roottar . Hood drive in town end I the cad of Jaaaay.* In the meantime, there win be a drive later thu year a the Oon Lake Coreareaity dtureh. The goal for tbit drive will be 73 pinta. ----- -I R»--l *O FWuc 1 De aMuai dtoewM Lwys uaubkm wiH be baM Friday aad Santa, in duaatowii Heaiagt ead lavbf Local merchant* will hove apodal on RndaMmodaadM. The sale* will be from 8 tn. to 8 p.tn. Friday and from 8 c.m. Io 5 pAL Parente and staff from the Laeen-NPlay child care canter have faraaad a group called "HELP." or Haattaga Bretaacca LreoKFtagr* to ay to Had argya to keep the preachooi and day care ceaatr recent renouncement from Prenock ■he earner will cloae Sept. 30. The group will meet at 6:30 loaight (Thmday. July 24) at the FehaaaMd Center. Kellogg Community Cnllegt. Glenn MMer group concert is tonight The Glenn Miller Otcbeanawa ba in Lake Odeaaa for a concert at 8 pan. thia evening (Ttanday. July 24). There will be no coat to attend, thanka to the Lake Odeaaa Aria Corerttiaaion, donatiooa from local burineaaea and proceed* from the Morel Alt in the Park celebration. Goeata are encouraged to bring lawn chain to die village park. Depot Day is July 26 The fifth annual Depot Day at the Lake Odessa Depot Museum will start at 10 a.m. Saturday. July 26, with food, entertainment. exhibits and other attrac­ tions. Professional entertainer Wanda Degen, vocalist and instrumentalist who plays dulcimers and autoharp, will come from East Lansing to help entertain the crowd. At 1:30 p.m. the 1997 Janie Ro* driguez award will be presented. The Cora Cob Cloggers wiH dance at 2 p.m. and again at 5:15 p.m. Center Stage Dancers, at 2:30, will lead into the Wanda Degan folk music program at 3 pun. Charity Black will sing at 3:45 and the Boy and Girl Scouts of the past and present will be honored at 4:15. Hot dogs, soft beverages and ice cream will be sold. The raffle prize this year will be a three-day and two-night weekend pack­ age at the Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island. Second and third raffle prizes will be cash. All proceeds from the food, raffle and other fund-raisers will benefit the depot, which is open the last Saturday of each month. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two PR’CE 50* Hastings bank CEO, businessman Bob Sherwood dies Robert Sherwood, longtime banking offi­ cial, businessman and community activist, died at his home Tuesday evening. He was 72. Sherwood was perhaps best known as chief executive officer at the National Bank of Hastings, a position from which he retired in 1990. but he remained on the bank's board of directors until his death. Bom in Hastings, he joined his father at the Sherwood Insurance Agency in 1946. eventually selling it to Robert Stack in 1965, when he joined National Bank. He was named to the bank's board of directors in 1964 and became president a year later. Sherwood was elected president of the Michigan Bankers Association for the 1984­ 85 term and was a member of the Leadership Council for the American Bankers Associa­ tion. He was selected "Banker of the Year" for 1993 by the board of trustees of the Robert M. Perry School of Banking in Mt. Pleasant Speaking on behalf of the National Bank of Hastings, current President Steve Wasserman said. "Bob was the salt of the earth When you say National Bank of Hatt- See SHERWOOD, continued page 2 ‘HELF to have meeting tonight ANNER New record set at Civil War muster... Robert Sherwood A record number of over 1.000 re-enactors attended this years Civil War muster at Chanton Park. This years muster focused on the Battle of North Anna, Va. For more information and photos, look inside this week's Banner. (**•<• v, Mtj turefa) Hastings, two townships plan to meet today Representatives from the City of Hastings and Rutland and Hastings Charter Townships will meet at 2 p.m. this afternoon (Thursday. July 24) to try to work out a comprehensive agreement for extension of city water and sewer services. Scheduled to attend arc Rutland Township Supervisor Robert Edwards. Hastings Town­ ship Clerk Bonnie Cruttendcn and Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod. Other offi­ cials. such as Hastings Township Supervisor Richard Thomas, also may try to be on hand. The three governmental units are seeking accord that would co .er all future requests for sewer and water extension from the city lim­ its to nearby township properties. Recent re­ quests from the new Star Elementary School and Michigan Department of Transportation garage in Hastings Township and a proposed new Wal-Mart facility in Rutland have prompted the call for talks. The city earlier this year agreed to extend water and sewer to Star Elementary, but it took several months of joint meetings and negotiations with Hastings Township offi­ cials to reach agreement. The elementary school is getting the utilities for double the rales that city customers pay. But now the MDOT is asking for sewer extension for its garage and Wal-Mart, since winning approval of a rezoning request for land at the comer of Heath Road and Gun Lake Road, is asking for both water and sewer services from the city. The biggest stumbling block here is inter­ pretation of an agreement made in 1992 be­ tween the city and Rutland Township on ex­ tension of sewer. The two units do not have any agreement on water. The sewer agreement allows Rutland 100.000 gallons per day of sewer capacity, which Edwards says means that Wal-Mart can be added because it docs not put the township over that limit. "We don't have to negotiate until we ex­ ceed 100.000 gallons a day." Edwards said. "We don't have to negotiate every time someone wants to hook up to the sewer s> stcm. We have a 30-year contract." Penrod maintains that the agreement is for a specific district or area, which the proposed Wal-Mart is not a part of. "Wal-Mart is not in the service area de­ fined by the contract." he said. "They appar­ ently think the 100.000 gallons should be extended beyond the defined service area." Edwards said he thinks it's wrong that "ev- Congratulations to 4-H champions! These 4-H'rs were among many who did an outstanding job at the 1997 Barry County Fair. Winning their sheep showmanship classes were Chanda Bnce. Abby Dingerson. Erika Schroeder and Jennifer Wasikowski. For more winners see the Barry County Fair section of this weeks Banner cry time someone wants to develop they have to renegotiate the contract. Every lime the city takes on a new customer, it lowers the rates or costs." Edwards asked. "Where does he (Penrod) come up with the rationale (hat he doesn't have to honor the contract? We entered this contract with good faith... "He's just looking for money. I understand their (the city's) problems, but we don't vio­ late contracts as a result." The Rutland Township Supervisor said that four current members of the Hastings City Council. Mayor Frank Campbell and council members David J as perse, Evelyn Brower and Miriam White, were parties to the deal that was struck five years ago. The agreement. Edwards said, enables both parties to review it after seven years, which won't be until 1999. See TALKS, continued on page 15 Film maker goes on location in Freeport by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Night life in the tiny burg of Freeport has a new ''Hollywood" dimension, and the vil­ lagers are buzzing with excitement. Cameras have been rolling many nights in recent weeks in the village, which has been selected as the location for a feature length movie. "Postmark Paradise " A crew of 20-30 has been filming night and day in and around the village. Scenes have been shot al Freeport's Shamrock Tav­ ern. the old mill dam. Buskirk Lumber Co. and sawmill, a local beauty shop and other places that arc a step back in time. "Il's got everybody talking in town." Freeport News Publisher Ron Geiger said. On one Saturday night, the film crew worked in front of a resident's old bam until about midnight. "It's pretly interesting. You go by and think. 'What’s all the excitement in Freeport 7-” Geiger said. When the "strangers" first arrived in town, they were spotted immediately. Geiger said with a laugh, and residents wondered "if they were scam artists, but these guys are on the level. “They filmed Friday night down here at the bar. They worked at 7 al night until 7 in the morning, all night long. They put a dif­ ferent door on it and changed the sign, and did the windows different.' he said. There were 70-80 people, including some from Chicago, who watched while the crew filmed at the old mill dam. Geiger said Grand Rapids-based Motion Picture Mak­ ers. located on 28th Street, is producing the movie. The script is about a Russian mail order bndc who comes to America to be married, but discovers there is no husband waiting. In spite of the language bamcr. the "bride" decides to stay in America (Freeport) and becomes part of the community Freeport was selected as the location for the film because "it’s a small town in middle America with old, traditional American val­ ues." said the film’s executive producer. El­ liot Grysen. a Grand Rapids attorney. An­ other plus about Freeport is that it does not have an expressway near it, he said, because the story takes place in the prc-clectricity era. A Motion Picture Makers staffer told Geiger. This town looks like you’ve just stepped back 100 years in history' with the old print shop, grain elevator, old mill dam. rake factory and sawmill. "It’s an independent film" with "a tight schedule and a tight budget." Grysen said. The movie will not capitalize on sex. vio­ lence or monsters, he said. The lead actress is a resident of Moscow and works through an interpreter with producer Thompson Clay. Supporting ac­ tresses have been seen in "Dancing With Wolves" and "Legends of the Fall.” Filming in Freeport was expected to con­ clude Wednesday and now other parts of the movie will be filmed in the company's stu­ dio. where it has built interior mockups of various Freeport locations. Motion Picture Makers staff borrowed some knick knacks and afghans from an el­ derly Freeport resident to use at the studio, Geiger said. That same resident's home was used for one of the indoor sets. For the film­ ing. all the electrical lamps were removed and replaced with candles, he said. "Supposedly, when this film is done, they are going to show it on the side of a build­ ing down here. Years ago. the businessmen used to show free movies (on a building's exterior) on Saturday night for kids. Some­ one told them about that, and they said we ll do that.' That's the rumor — that they thought they would show the community what they put together." Geiger said Motion Picture Makers plan to submit the film at the Sundance Festival with hopes that a big name producer will steer it to movie theaters, he said. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 24. 1997 News Briefs Members & Friends show starts July 26 The Thomapple Arts Council will begin its summer exhibit season with ns annual ■'Members and Friends" show opening Saturday, July 26, from I to 5 p.m at the Arts Hatchery Building in Fish Hatchery Park The exhibit will be open from I to 5 p m. both Saturday and Sunday each weekend through Aug. 10. An artists' reception with refresh­ ments will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 3. and the public is in­ vited Some 61 the artists who will exhibit works arc Don Williamson. James Powell. Ann Meade and Kathy Crane. Accent is on gospel at Showcase tonight An evening of gospel music with the Davis Brothers and special guests "In His Name" will be featured in the Musi­ cians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Ar­ by's. The Davis Brothers arc gospel singers Battle Creek. They have released numer­ ous albums and have been together for 25 years. They appear at the Showcase in Hastings once a year. In His Name is a gospel quartet from the Barry County area made up of three sisters. Jeni Kalce, Mindi Brundage and Kim Parish and Jcni's husband. Shan­ non. They sing a cappella and traditional gospel. Scaling at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. Farming ‘team* to visit Hastings The Barry Soil and Water Conserva­ tion District will welcome 30 members of the National Integrated Fanning Team to Barry County Monday. Aug. 4 A reception will be held at noon at Tydcn Park, with lunch provided. Invited guests are State Senator Joann.' Emmons, the Barry County Board of Commissioners and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell. There will be an open discussion on sustainable agriculture practices and how they can or are being applied in Barry County. 4-H and FFA exhibitors with conser­ vation-minded projects will display their exhibits and explain their projects to the visiting team. There also will be discus­ sion and interaction with representatives from the local fanning community, lo­ cal policy makers and Conservation Distnct representatives. ‘Li’l Abner* set in Vermontville "The Revue." a Vermontville-based theater troupe, is preparing for its next production. "Li’l Abner," which will be performed on stage, beginning tonight (Thursday. July 24) al the Opera House. The setting for the musical, inspired by the Al Capp cartoon with the same name, will be back in the hills some­ where in Tennessee in a mythical little town known as "Dogpatch." where the most important event each year is a Sadie Hawkins race The hero and hero­ ine arc Daisy Mac and Abner. Adults will be admitted for $7. se­ niors and students for $6 and children for $5 Performances arc scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday . July 24. and Friday. July 25, and Saturday. July 26. There are also two afternoon performances planned, on Saturday and Sunday (July 27) at 2 p.m. The Opera House is air conditioned, but parking is limited. Tickets can be obtained in advance from any cast member or by calling (517)726-0804 Adult art classes set for Aug. 2, 16 The Thomapple Arts Council will present two more adult art classes next month in Fish Hatchery Park. Hastings. One will be "Absolute Beginnings." from 9 a m to 4 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 2. with Kathy Crane. The morning ses­ sion will focus on drawing and the af­ ternoon session will cover basic water­ color equipment and techniques. Cost will be $45 for Arts Council members and $50 for non-members. Materials will be included The other class will be from 9 a.m. to 4 pm Saturday. Aug. 16. with American Watercolor Society member Bill Borden leaching "Planning a Belter Watercolor" This workshop will deal with some of the special aspects of planning a watercolor Cost will be $35 for members and $40 for non-members Students should bring sack lunches on the day of the sessions. For more information, call 945-3782. Gonser appointed new MV principal Todd Gonser has been appointed Maple Valley High School Principal, replacing Larry Lenz, who retired at the end of the 1996-97 academic year Gonser had been assistant principal at Maple Valley since 1993 and before that had served as a history and physical edu­ cation teacher, he graduated from Olivet High School in 1980 and from Olivet College in 1984. He earned his master's degree in secondary educational leader­ ship from Western Michigan in 1991 TK Asst. Supt. takes new job Mary Ellen Correa, assistant superin­ tendent for curriculum and instruction at Thomapple Kellogg schools, has left the distnct to accept the supenntendent's post Willsboro Central Schools in Willsboro. N.Y Correa, wtiose last day on the job was July II. had told the board last March that she was seeking employment else­ where. but was not unhappy at TK. She has ties to New York in that she at­ tended the College of St. Rose in Al­ bany. She also went to school at Stephen S. Austin University. Pan American University and the University of Houston. Correa taught at South Junior High Pittsfield. Mass., and at Castaneda Ele­ mentary. Garza Elementary and Porter High School, all in Brownsville, Texas. Used book sale is July 25-26 The Hastings Public Library's annual used book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. July 25. and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. July 26. Thousands of titles arc expected to be for sale under the tent on the courthouse lawn. The library still is accepting used books in good condition, but asks that no encyclopedias nor textbooks be do­ nated. Jefferson St. Band will play Friday Todd Willard and Ed Englenh, who call themselves the Jefferson Street Band, will perform at the Barry County Courthouse fountain from 11:30 a.m. to I p.m. Friday. July 25. The duo will do songs from the 1950s through the '90s. Willard, a keyboard player, is a fourth grade teacher at Northeastern Elemen­ tary. Englcrth. who plays guitar, owns the Premiere Co. in Hastings, part of which is a recording studio. The weekly musical scries is free and held every Friday during lunch time as a cooperative effort of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Thomapple Arts Council and the city of Hastings. If it rains this Friday, the concert will be held in the Cinema 4 lobby. Blue Lake jazz group to visit The Blue Lake Jazz Ensemble will perform at an outdoor concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. July 27. al Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The concert, sponsored by the Thor­ napple Arts Council of Barry County, is open to the public free of charge. The ensemble includes young musi­ cians from several states and includes Jason Constantine from Woodland, who plays baritone saxophone. The group re cently returned from a threc-wcck tour of Europe, with stops in Germany. Denmark. Sweden and Italy. The visiting musicians will be stay­ ing with hosts for one night in Barry County in houses in Hastings. Mid­ dleville and Lake Odessa. The concert program will include se­ lections such as "In a Mellow Tone." "Manteca." "Red Beans & Rice." "St. Thomas." Louisiana Bc-Bop." "Any Dude'll Do." "Lemondrop" and "Harlem Air Shaft." Family planning classes scheduled Tom and Ann Feldpausch. certified teachers of Natural Family Planning, arc offenng a course on alternative birth control in Hastings beginning Aug 7. The Feldpauschcs say the SymptoThermal method is as effective as the birth control pill, teaching couples how to observe, cross-check, and benefit from the natural signs of fertility Help­ ful to either avoid or achieve pregnancy. NFP avoids putting chemicals into the woman's body The method works with irregular cy­ cles and can be practiced throughout the couples’ fertile years without health risks It’s also immediately reversible, and costs less than other forms of birth control. The Feldpauschcs teach under itjc guidance of the Couple to Couple League International, founded in 197) and now the largest organization teach­ ing NFP in North America To register, call the Feldpauschcs al 948-2148 The $50 course fee includes instructions and material* Organic farming is First Friday focus John and Merrill Clark, owners of Roseland Farms in Cassopolis. Mich . will talk about organic fanning at the next First Friday forum Aug I at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings The Clarks own a l.800-acrc farm that has been tended with organic, biologically sensi­ tive. pesticide-free practices since 1978. They have won a number of awards for their efforts from environmental groups. They call it " . the growing of food and feeds at less cost to the Earth and more bene­ fit to (he animals and the people who con­ sume the food for good health." They claim that reliance on pesticides and synthetic fertilizers adversely affect water supplies They prefer methods such as using beneficial insects. John earned his bachelor s and master's de­ grees at the University of Illinois and has a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of California. He has served on the chemistry faculty at the University of Notre Dame Merrill is a founding member of the Citizens for Environmental Protection and a longtime environmental activist, having served on many state natural resource and agriculture boards and advisory groups. She now is serving a four-year term on the National Organic Standards Board, an advi­ sory board to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Their farm produces a diverse supply of grains, produce, limber, fruit, livestock and grasscs/forages. They market to several stores in Michigan and ship or deliver prod­ ucts to individuals. They also have a small farm outlet al (he farmstead and a separate outlet for meat and produce in nearby John and Merrill Clark will be guest speakers on organic fanning at the next session in the First Friday series at noon Aug. 1. Edwardsburg, where son Lincoln and wife Shelly also have an antique business. Another son. Toby, is active in farm man­ agement and herd husbandry. John, in "The Human Ecologist," main­ tained (hat he and his family have found that crop yields gel belter as organic practices continue and pest problems virtually disap­ pear. "Natural pest controls, which are sup­ pressed in chemical fanning, get healthier Hastings Township joins joint library committee by Mary Warner Staff Writer Hastings Charier u nship will partici­ pate in a special committee being put to­ gether to discuss the future of library ser­ vices in the area. One of the topics that will be discussed during committee meetings will be the pos­ sible formation of a district-wide library that could include Hastings Township. Rutland Township, the City of Hastings, and other public entities wishing to join. Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttendcn volun­ teered to serve on the committee after a pre­ sentation at last week's Township Board meeting by Hastings Public Library Admin­ istrator Barbara Sohondelmayer. Hastings Township now contracts with the Freeport library to provide services to township residents. Cruttendcn said, for which the township pays $1,455 a year and any penal fines collected by the Freeport li­ brary from township residents. Cruttendcn said that if the township were to join the Hastings Library, a special mil­ lage may have to be requested ot voters. A request in 1992 put to Hastings Township residents for one third of a mill for library services failed, she said. Rutland already has a special millage al­ lowing its residents to use the Hastings Pub­ lic Library. Cruttendcn said. According to Schondclmaycr. the commit­ tee she is seeking to form would "lode at all aspects of library services" in the area to de­ termine what additional services are needed, what services should be discontinued, and other issues that need to be addressed, such as the future of technology as it relates to li­ brary services. Schondclmaycr said the "advent of tech­ nology is pushing everything in new direc­ tions.” She has approached both Rutland and Hastings townships to participate on the committee, she said, and will also approach Hastings Area Schools and Kellogg Com­ munity College. A specialist in the forma­ tion of district libraries is available to give information on how area municipalities could create a district library, she said. One of the advantages of having a district-wide library is that all the public entities involved would have a say in how the library is run. she said. Currently the Hastings Public Li­ brary is run by a five-member volunteer board appointed by the city. In other action at last week's meeting, the board voted to spend $6.100 on a new voting machine which automatically counts ballots. The new machine will cut down on the time spent counting ballots. Cruttendcn said "At 8 p.m i when polls close on election days), you just flip a switch and it rallies the votes." Cruttendcn said. "We re usually not done (counting votes) until midnight." The new machine will require switching from voting machines with pull-down levers to hand-held ballots filled in by voters. The board did not purchase the ballots. Crutten­ dcn said, but will do so prior to the next election. At that time the board will also purchase additional voting booths, she said, which should cut down on the time voters have to stand in line waiting to vote. The board also decided last week to move forward with the development of an indepen­ dent sewer and water authority. It is hoping to join Castleton and/or Rutland Township in creating the authority, she said. Once an authority is formed, she said. "I think the first step would be to have a study performed of where the greatest need is and the feasibility of (building) our own waste water treatment plant." The township surrounds the city of Hast­ ings on three sides and is most likely, along with Rutland Township, to feel the pressure of growth outward from the city. It has al­ ready struggled with the city over providing water and sewer services to the new Hastings elementary school being built in Hastings Township, and has been unable to obtain city water and sewer services for the Michi­ gan Department of Transportation garage, also in Hastings Township. The MDOT garage would be the "first customer" of the new water and sewer authority. Cruttendcn said. In the meantime. Crutlenden will meet with Hastings city officials and a representa­ tive from Rutland Township to discuss the formation of an agreement between the city and townships over future extensions of wa­ ter and sewer services into the townships (sec related story). As the result of the township's continued growth, it is also looking at increasing its police services, according to supervisor Dick Thomas. Hastings Township has had an on­ going agreement with the Barry County Sheriffs Department to provide extra ser­ vices if needed. Thomas said, but the town­ ship never required such extra services. However, with the advent of the new ele­ mentary school and continued need for police services during Charlton Pari events, "we're getting to the position where we could prob­ ably use it once in awhile.” he said. The Barry County Sheriff is coming up with rates for such services, which would be by the hour for cruiser and deputy. Thomas said. He estimated that the township would not spend more than S5.000 annually for such services Delton teen killed in traffic accident A Delton teenager was killed and two oth­ ers injured early Tuesday morning in a onecar accident in Orangeville Township Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Bran­ don L. Risner. 16. was in a south bound car on Marsh Road south of Saddler Road, when the driver — who deputies have not deter­ mined — lost control and struck a tree on the east side of the road He was pronounced dead on arrival Gabriel D Hermcmtl. 16. of Plainwell was transported to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where he is listed in critical condition Rick A Reed. 16. of Delton, was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings w here he is listed in stable condition. Deputies said alcohol is believed to have been a factor. The accident is still under in­ vestigation and more effective every year. Plant and live­ stock health improves; soil tilth improves every year and so does soil moisture reten­ tion." The program, sponsored by the Barty County Democratic Committee, will begin at noon Aug. I at the hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings, ’’’hose at­ tending may bring their own lunches or pqrchasc light fare at the hall. SHERWOOD, continued ings. you think of Bob Sherwood. He was the longest reigning president of the bank JI don't think anyone can replace him." ; But there was more to Robert Sherwoqd than just banking. "He was a great person, a great friend;" said Larry Komstadt. who succeeded Shetwood as president of National Bank of Hast­ ings "He was one of the best friends I’ve ever had. We're all going to miss him, not just the bank, but the whole town." Komstadt worked with Sherwood at the bank for 27 -1/2 years. Sherwood was a member of the Hastings Planning Commission for 16 years and served on the Barry County Building Author­ ity, the YMCA Board of Directors and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. He was president of the chamber, the YMCA board and Kiwanis at one time. He also was secretary of the Barry County Republican Committee, a member and direc­ tor of the executive committee of the Michi­ gan State Chamber of Commerce and was a board member and vice chairman of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. One of his more interesting contributions was his role in putting together the "Let's Put the Christ Back in Christmas" parade in 1954 that gained Hastings national attention. His most recent honor was the Liberty Beil Award in May 1996. in recognition of his community service. In a written statement, upon receiving the award, he said, "I have always believed (hat when your community has done so much for you and your family, that you should try to repay part of the debt. Hastings has been good to me and I will always treasure the friends and experiences I have had." One of Sherwood s personal passions was singing in barbershop quartets. "He was an aficionado of barbershop quar­ tets." said Slack, also a longtime friend. "He and his brother Chuck got into it when they were growing up in Grand Rapids.” Stack said Sherwood's decision to sell his insurance agency was the reason he came to Hastings. "We became close friends." he said. "He was a dear friend and a great guy. We feel bad about his passing. "He really loved Hastings." he added. "He was very true to the community. He was upbeat personally and in public. He was a good community citizen." Among his memberships in civic and fra­ ternal organizations were the Hastings Ma­ sonic Lodge F & AM No. 52. DeWitt Clin­ ton Consistory. Saladin Shrine. Charlotte Commandery No. 37 KT. Bedford Chapter No. 188 RAM. . Hastings Lodge No. 1965 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Sherwood was born April 18. 1925, the son of Charles and Helene (Fairchild) Sher­ wood. He was raised in Ionia and Grand Rapids and graduated from Grand Rapids South High School in 1942. . He married Mary B. Barrett on Oct. 25, 1952 . He was a member and past senior warden of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hast­ ings : There will be no visitation. Memorial ser­ vices are planned for 4 p.m. Saturday. July 26. al the Emmanuel Episcopal Church with the Rev. Charles P McCabe III officiating. A reception will be held immediately after­ ward at the Episcopal Parish House. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Memorial Fund or Barry Community Hospice. KEEP INFORMED of all the NEWS of Hastings and Barry County. Subscribe to the Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554 for information. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 24. 1997 — Page 3 Record number of re-enactors join weekend Civil War muster A new record of 1.122 re-enactors partici­ pated in last weekend's Civil War muster at Charlton Park Park director Diane Szewczyk-Smith said 1.859 spectators attended, the fourth highest Various provision and luxury booths were open for soldiers before battle. total of the park’s nine re-enactments. She said another 350 people attended the night-time candle lantern lour of the battle Held, which Szewczyk-Smith said she be­ lieves is the only such tour done at a re-en­ actment. and the mourning scenario. This year was the first to include 19th century mourning rituals. Szewczyk-Smith said she knew some spectators went through the mourning ritual more than once, due to interest. She said more emphasis was placed on death in the 19th century because it was a more common occurrence than today. She attributed some of the success of the event to the weather saying. "We couldn’t have asked for any better weather." Meals cooked over open flame were available to soldiers. This Confederate soldier gets a bnef respite before marching into battle. County to lease space in new Yankee Springs sub-fire station by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers will spend SI0.000 over the next 10 years to lease space for county law enforce­ ment officials to have an office, rest rooms and storage for a marine patrol boat and div­ ing equipment in Yankee Springs Township near Gun Lake. Commissioners agreed 7-1 Tuesday to a $1,000 per year lease arrangement for 10 years for the extra space in a new sub-fire station building that will be constructed this year. The board had tabled the motion earlier this month when the township asked for a $10,000 donation toward the project. The Township Board will pay all mainte­ nance and utilities at the substation so no additional costs will be charged to the county. Commissioner Rod Goebel sard he voted against paying an annual $1,000 lease, par­ tially because a proposed written lease agreement had not been drawn up yet. And ”1 don't know how long the line is going to get (with other townships wanting funding).** he said. Some commissioners questioned the legal­ ity of county funds being used for the build­ ing. Board Chairman Jim Bailey said after checking with legal counsel, he learned that the county cannot give a donation, but could enter into a lease agreement. Commissioner Tim Burd said he would prefer to give Yankee Springs Township $10,000 "up front because that's when they need the money." Before approving the $1,000 a year lease. Commissioner Robert Wenger suggested a lease with $5,000 up front and the other $5,000. spread out over 10 years. But that idea was tossed out when the board reached a 4-4 deadlock, with commissioners John Bar­ nett. Bailey. Goebel and Sandy James voting against it. Commissioner Emmet Herrington said he talked to Sheriff Steve DeBoer. who said the space at the Yankee Springs sub-station would be an asset and enhance emergency re­ sponse time to the Gun Lake area. Herring­ ton also said he received several phone calls from people who opposed the county con­ tributing to the building. Construction of the sub-fire station will start about the first of August on the comer of Payne Lake and Chief Noonday roads. The building will primarily house Thomapple Township Emergency Services equipment in a 40- by 60-foot space. (Yankee Springs contracts with Thomapple to provide fire protection.) The proposed space for law enforcement needs, including the Michigan State Police, will be about 24- by 32- feet. Funds to pay for the sub-fire station in­ clude $55,000 from Yankee Springs Town­ ship and nearly $30,000 from community fund-raisers and donations. REPRIEVE from DEMOLITION? County puts former Delton Locomotive building up for sale by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The former Delton Locomotive Works building has received at least a temporary re­ prieve from the wrecking ball. Two bids to demolish the vacant structure are in the hands of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, but Tuesday the board voted 7-1 to try to sell the building in the next 75 days. The minimum bid will be $25,000. "We took possession of it in May," Board Chairman Jim Bailey said. "We've got $25,000 of outstanding taxes we need to re­ coup." Commissioner Tim Burd noted that the "building has problems, but doesn't warrant being tom down." "I’d rather sell it than tear it down." Commissioner John Barnett agreed Commissioner Sandy James, who sug­ gested selling the building, said she would like to see the property in a productive mode and back on the tax rolls. The lone dissenting vote against selling the building was cast by Commissioner Rod Goebel. "It's going to be fall before anything gets done now. If you level the place, it would be an asset instead of a liability. It's a liability to the county, to the people in Delton. It’s a health hazard." Goebel said. He questioned how the county was going to keep the property mowed and "keep the scoundrels out over the summer." County Administrator Michael Brown was authorized to handle those areas. Commissioners originally considered de­ molishing the largest of two buildings on the property because of its deteriorating con­ dition. caused by vandalism. As recently as May 23. young people tried to set the building on fire. "There are over 100 places where fires have started and extinguished themselves." Goebel has said. The county gained ownership of the Delton building through foreclosure. The county and the State of Michigan jointly became the mortgage holders of the Delton Locomotive property after the business became defunct and owed the state money from a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant to expand the business back in 1986. The company manufactured collector scale model trains for about seven years. A few years after receiving the state grant, company officials filed Chapter 11 and then eventually bankruptcy. In 1994. the County Board wanted to fore­ close on the abandoned Delton Locomotive Works and turn it into a business incubator, but that did not materialize because of the legal complications. The state has signed off the mortgage of the Maple Street property in Delton, making the county the sole owner. The county hired an attorney last year to proceed with foreclo­ sure and ensure that the county would not be liable for the more than SI million of leins that had been on the property. Delton Locomotive Works was founded in 1983 by Robert Schuster, who sold the company to Benton Harbor businessman Leroy Patterson in 1989. Patterson filed for bankruptcy the following year, shut down the company and abandoned the buildings. The company’s equipment and rights to manufacture the highly-detailed G-gauge, 1/24 scale Delton Locomotive trains were purchased by Clarence Slaughter of Power Manufacturing Co. in Caledonia. In other business Tuesday morning, the County Board: • Approved the expenditure of $9,369 with Enerco Corp, of Grand Ledge for hardware, installation and chemicals for the cooling tower at the Courts & Law building. The chemicals are needed to prevent the possibil­ ity of Legionnaire's Disease and to maximize the life of the equipment. Bailey abstained from voting because his brother is a sales representative for the firm. • Waived the three bid requirement and ap­ proved $4,671.55 for office furniture for the county register of deeds office. Only two bids could be obtained and the furniture cost is in the budget, commissioners said. • Authorized, by a vote of 6-2. commis­ sioners to attend the annual Michigan Asso­ ciation of Counties conference in Marquette with all necessary expenses, mileage and per diems paid by the county. Burd said the cost might be about $500 per person. Commis­ sioners "better do an awful lot of learning to justify that kind of money," Burd said. Be­ fore the vole, commissioners debated whether all should be eligible to go and whether per diems should be paid. All seemed to agree that the sessions are valu­ able. and Commissioner Emmet Herrington suggested that each commissioner should give an in-depth report to share the informa­ tion acquired. Herrington and Burd voted against the motion. • Approved $1,350 for service agreements on a copy machine and typewriter for the Adult Probation office. Burd said that amount was about a 200 percent increase in the budgeted line item for that expenditure and he and Bailey said there should be better budgeting. The copy machine is more than seven years old and Bailey noted that the older the machine, the higher the mainte­ nance costs climb. • Granted up to $1,500 to be spent for a fax machine for the county administrator's office because the current equipment tears paper, has to be hand fed "and is not sending faxes out." • Heard Administrator Michael Brown say that he is tabulating the bids for improve­ ments to the County Animal Shelter. He expects to bring the bids to the next board meeting. • Listened to Chairman Jim Bailey tell commissioners that Michigan Stale Univer­ sity's political leadership program is accept­ ing applications through Oct. I. The pro­ gram is open to tnose who have leadership roles in the community and plan to remain in a leadership role or go further, he said. In­ terested people may contact Jim Bailey, the Cooperative Extension Service or MSU di­ rectly, said Bailey. Lake 0 police thwart public suicide attempt by Jason Karas Staff Writer Lake Odessa police last Friday night thwarted a Barry County man s suicide threats in front of a crowd of people in the village. Police were dispatched to a residence al Tupper Lake Street after it was reported that the man told the dispatcher "You’d better bring guns ’cause you're gonna have to kill me.’’ When the officer arrived, he recognized the caller, who was hanging out of a window on a sign holder with a knife in his hand The officer told the man to drop the knife and get down Police said the man then began to cry and said, "I wanted a cop to kill me Why did it have to be you that was working . why your Police said he went on Io say. "You have no idea what I am going through. 1 have nothing to live for." Police said that as a crowd gathered around the scene, the man became belligerent and loud, apparently reveling in the attention. A friend of the man then stepped forward and began to urge him to come down, but the he refused. Police said the second man then began climbing a pole to try and get to hi* Jriend. Police said they had to threaten jail for the friend to come down from the pole. Police then went back to trying to talk to the man when the friend suddenly climbed out of a second story window with the man. The officer said he climbed out on to a side roof as well, and tried to talk to the man who was still hanging from the sign. Police said the man refused to talk and said that he just wanted to die. Police said the man then threatened to cut the electric wires to the sign with the knife and electrocute himself. Police said that at that point a stale police car and two Ionia County Sheriff s Depart­ ment cars arrived, which upset the man even more and the officer on the roof told the backup officers to leave, but motioned for them to go around to the back of the build­ ing. Police said as soon as backup left, the man calmed down, but as the crowd of on­ lookers grew, the man began to challenge everybody. Police said in a loud voice the man began to lash out against the Ionia County Prosecutor, police, and a county judge, calling them all communists. The officer said while the man was shout­ ing. he contacted the fire department and emergency personal services to ask them if they had any thing to catch the man if he fell. Police said they prepared a large tarp and while they moved it under him the officer distracted him. Police said once the tarp was in position, the officer and the man’s friend, who was still on the roof, pushed the man onto the tarp, where he was safely caught. Police said the man was handcuffed and re­ straints had to placed on his legs because he was struggling. Ionia County Mental Health was contacted and the man was evaluated al Ionia County- Memorial Hospital. After he was evaluated, he agreed to commit himself to a mental hospital without further incident. Police are seeking charges of being a dis­ orderly person against the man. but the case is open, pending the prosecutor’s review. At last report, no charges officially have been filed EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 24, 1997 LCTT6RS from our readers... Is euthanasia a merciful death? Cemetery burial procedures raise questions To the editor: In response to the letter from Patrick Sim­ met in the Banner. July 10. we too. have some complaints We agree that when a person has not per­ formed proper duties, as set forth in the by- laws of the Riverside Cemetery that person should be replaced We had a son pass away in I960, when Mr Erway was sexton. There was no problem whatsoever. In 1990, we had another son laid to rest, or FINANCIAL FOCUS furnished by... Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jorwa and Co. Retirement age could be raised (Editor's note: First of a two-part series on Social Security} Mention the words “Social Security." and you're likely to spark a debate. Younger peo­ ple say they're tired of paying into a svslcm that won’t benefit them; older pc pie say they’ve spent many years paying into Social Security, too. and they couldn't live without it Individuals aren't the only ones arguing about Social Security. This popular entitle­ ment program continues to make news as leg­ islators debate its future health. Although no laws have been passed, one of the most agreed-upon solutions is to raise the retirement age. Today's laws are the same as they were in 1935 when Social Security was signed into law: retirees are eligible for full retirement benefits at age 65 or reduced benefits as early as age 62. Interestingly, though, in 1935. Americans had a life expectancy of only 61.9 years. In other words, a system was put into place that had the expectation of paying out little or no benefits to half of all workers who paid into the system. During the past 62 years, improvements in medicine, lifestyle, nutrition, transportation, communication, working conditions and other technologies have driven the average life expectancy from 619 years to 76 years - - an increase of more than 14 years, or nearly 23 percent. With the average retiree receiving benefits - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. 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And if you con­ sider that 83 percent cf retirees start drawing benefits before age 65. the cumulative costs are even higher Proponents of raising the retirement age to 70. with reduced benefits availahi’* as early as age 65. say that doing so is log.^al given our longer life expectancies They add that phas­ ing in these higher age limits over the next 10 years would be fair to workers within two to three years of retirement and provide adequate transition time to save and plan And it still would allow the average worker to enjoy a longer retirement than was originally planned when Social Security was signed into law. It's important to understand that the Soda! Security Trust Fund is healthy today. Incoming tax revenues will continue to exceed outgoing payments until 2012. After 2012. however. Social Security trustees will be forced to supplement payments with interest and principal that havt been accumulating in the Trust Fund. Today's projections indicate that, with no change in the laws, the Social Security Trust Fund will be bankrupt by 2030. Experts say that raising the retirement age would postpone this bankruptcy far beyond 2030 and provide hope that the children and grandchildren of today's retirees will be able to receive benefits from the system they paid into over their entire working careers. To the editor: so wc thought. Wc discovered our son. Richard, had been buried crossways on two graves We contacted David Wren, and he inform­ ed David Smith to correct the situation. Mr Thomas performed the work as we all witnessed Richard’s second burial. It doesn't end there Loren and I paid for our double marker and foundation over four years ago. We wanted to make sure it was properly placed prior to our deaths. Upon closer observations, it was discovered three-fourths of the marker and foundation were set on what would be Loren s grave Wc pointed this out to Mr. Smith. He informed us the marker was set in 42 in­ ches from the corner of the lot He then was informed, by us, that the center of this double marker is supposed to be in the line between the two graves. The ground was frozen, so wc informed him we wanted it relocated in May 1993. To date, it still hasn't been moved. 1 got ahold of Jack Echitenaw about the pro­ blem and he said. "Let’s wait to see if the Ci­ ty of Hastings takes over Riverside Cemetery." We are still waiting and very upset! We believe there are no intentions of moving our marker so it is properly centered on both graves. After all. this will be our sacred resting place. Would you call this proper methods of buricP Of course not! Loren and Helen Wilkins —............................ Hastings City Hall sale choice was best To the editor: This letter is to congratulate those citizens who made their wishes known concerning the sate of the City Hall to Rite Aid Pharmacy. I also congratulate the elected officials in­ volved. who h?d the courage leexamine some very strong positions and do the right thing. Additionally. 1 am encouraged to see the ci­ ty and the townships of Rutland and Hastings gening together to discuss utility extension. Inter-governmental cooperation will become increasingly important as the county develops. Efficient use of utilities is just one area where the health and well being of the citizens of Barry County can benefit when our govern­ ments work together. Let’s hope this is jus! the beginning of an on going dialogue about where and how inter-governmental coopera­ tion can improve the quality of life in the county. Don Drummond, Freeport Write Us R Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not be accepted unless theie is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Public Opinion Some of the reasons for using euthanasia as a means of death are: a person suffering can't bear the pain: medical costs are too expen­ sive; inheritance is expected by relatives, can t bear to sec someone else suffer Most people don't want to talk about death — it is too unpleasant facing life without their loved one*. There are many people who believe that life is eternal — that is. it goes on after the physical body is buried. Viz: Ecclesiastes 12:6 — "Remember before the silver cord is severed, or the golden bowl is broken the pit­ cher is shattered at the spring, or the wheel broken at the well and the dust returns to the ground it came from', and the spirit returns to God who gave it." At death, all feeling has gone from the body; the mind (being eternal) contains all the suffering (or in some cases, peace) going on at the time of death of the physical body. Let's make a comparison As most of us know, physical birth involves hours of labor before birth takes place and the unbilical cord is severed In spiritual birth, there is time of “labor" until the silver cord is severed and spirit makes its journey to its eternal home. There is no assurance that euthanasia leads to erasing the pain one feels through his physical body. Even if the patient's life is end- ‘ ed when it becomes unbearable for him. the • patient may not suffer physically, but we can • say with certainity that his mind, through the spiritual body, will continue to suffer. Can we say then that euthanasia is a “mer­ ciful death?" Phyllis Sears Hastings ‘Stab’ at library was underserved To the editor: In response to a recent letter to the editor, lambasting our library for using an inap­ propriate Gieme to promote good reading habits within our youngsters. I say. “Bear­ crap." Had the author of that letter taken a half hour to attend the program instead of spending her time wasting good parchment with opi­ nionated drivel, she would have witnessed how well received the program was by those who did attend. As a self-proclaimed educator, (not from this area), the author should be ashamed of herself for using this arena to voice her anti­ hunting views at the expense of our library Furthermore, she. (as an educator), should be more concerned with her inability to keep her personal beliefs to herself and concentrate on teaching our youth to think for themselves and make educated decisions after viewing both sides of an issue. Her letter, littered with gross innuendo and immaterial rhetoric, should have never made it to the editor's desk. She would have better served her purpose, had she addressed it to the office of a Stale Representative, or better yet, a dumpster. Our library, and its staff, serve our com­ munity with the utmost professionalism, and I trust this recent "sub" al their integrity is taken with a grain of salt. I sure hope they do a deer neat'" Daniel Steinke Hastings When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friend, or ‘CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. -1 Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. 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Published by Hastings Banner, Irx. 1952 N Broadway Hastings Mi 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 &• n Frxtenc J»cob» Vce Presje-t Stephen Jacobs Secretary NEWSROOM • David T Young (Ethtoo Eiame Gilbert /Assistant Eorfofi Jason Carr Barbara Gall Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habel Kathryn Seelye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8am to 5 30 p m Saturday 8 30 a m - Noor Scott Omen Cindy O'Neill Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Kates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Haslrgs Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 Steve Hayes Hastings: Jerry Benfield Nashville: Martha Morria, Dowling: Marietta Barcroft, Naahville: Radek Filie, Caledonia: David Gcron, Caledonia: "No, I don't think it's a waste of time or money. Anything that we can do to team about our universe is beneficial. " "I think the money could go some place better. Our schools are in bad shape, our streets are in bad shape, there are homeless people. Spending could go to other things." "Anything you can team about science will benefit *I think it wonld benefit mankind.- *lu not • watte, ifr definitely a benefit" There is a chance that there is future like on Mare and we maria nd." won't find out unteM we up there and look.r ■ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 24. 1997 — Page 5 Two Middleville teens to sue State Police for harassment Seniors invited to COA picnic A Hawaiian theme will prevail when the Barry County Commission on Aging holds its annual picnic at 11 a.m. Thursday. July 24 at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. In keeping with the theme and to put picnickers in a festive mood, volunteers are making about 200 lets to give away. Working on some of the lets are volunteers (from left) Hamet Willbrandt. Helen Shellenbarger and Nyla Nye. All seniors, people who are 60 years of age and older and their spouses, are invited to attend. Besides lunch, there will be prizes, games. Hawaiian dancers and music. Those who attend might want to bring a lawn chair. Cost of the picnic is a $2 donation. Call (616) 948-4856 to make a reservation. In case of rain, the event will be held at the Hastings Moose Lodge. by Jason Carr Staff Water Two Middleville teens say they plan to sue the Michigan State Police post in Hast­ ings tor harassment during a criminal inves­ tigation. Tracy Brower and Jeremy Otto arc being charged with second degree home invasion and larceny from a building and arc scheduled for a preliminary examination Friday in Dis­ trict Court before Judge Gary Holman. They arc accused of entering a home in the 1600 block of North Norris Road in May and stealing compact discs, money and a hand­ gun. Brower and Otto also accuse troopers Bryan Fuller and Annette Smith of not read­ ing them their rights and putting incorrect statements in their report. "They came to question me at my home, never read me my rights and told me I was going to pnson for 30 years." Brower said. Otto said he went to the post for question­ ing when he was asked to do so and was hooked up to a polygraph machine, but was never given a paper to sign consenting to the examination. He said he later discovered the Hastings post doesn't have the equipment to conduct a polygraph. "So pretty much they put wires on him and yelled al him that he lied." Brower added. Brower and Otto said a third person. Willis Orman, alleged to have been with them at the lime of the break-in. was never formally questioned, though Otto said Fuller pulled over Orman to ask where Otto was after he had been arraigned. Hastings Post Commander F/Lt. Gary Newell said Wednesday he was not aware of any of Brower and Otto's allegations. He did state that Smith had transferred to the South Haven post in May and that it was therefore unlikely she could have been harassing any suspects in Barry County since then. Brower and Otto said they hired an attor­ ney. Thomas Hemtzlcman — a cousin of Otto's mother Laura — who recommended they turn themselves in. They said while the post s booking officer took their fingerprints and mug shots, trooper William Arndt, "was being really obnoxious, asking why we weren’t in cuffs, if he could put us in cuffs and why wc weren't in custody... just gener­ ally being obnoxious." They said contact from troopers stopped after Heintzleman told them a third time to stop trying to contact them. As part of that contact, they said, troopers called Otto's mother at work and at home. Laura Otto said troopers stopped at her home al least three times — usually when she wasn't home — but would never tell her why except to talk with Jeremy. "One time they pulled in with two police cars and wouldn't tell me why, just that they were looking for my son." She said she stopped at the post July 3 with Heintzleman. but troopers still would not give her any in­ formation. Heintzleman said Wednesday that the Michigan Bar Association's code of profes­ sional ethics prevented him from comment­ ing on pending litigation. |___________ Margaret A. Schleh MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Margaret A. Schleh, 57, of Middleville passed away Thursday, July 17. 1997 al Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. She was born on March 13,1940 at home in Woodland, the daughter of Walter J. and Lucile M. (Gillespie) Brown. She was raised in Barry County and attended Habitat gets $400 donation Bill Buehl (right), vice president of Kalamazoo branch 48134 of the Southwest Michigan chapter of Lutheran Brotherhood, presents a $400 check to Barry County Habitat lor Humanity Executive Director Rosie Collins. The donation will be used to help construct the home the local Habitat is building on South Street in Hastings for a family in need of housing. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian ministry of volunteers who build homes in partnership with low income people. Habitat sells the homes at cost, without charging interest, to make them affordable to families. Buehl said Lutheran Brotherhood is one of the larger contributors to Habitat projects across the nation and to flood relief programs. Three teens confess in crime spree by Jason Karas Staff Writer • Lake Odessa Police report that three Lake Odessa juveniles ages 15 and 16 have con­ fessed to a spree of breaking and entering ^crimes committed Tuesday. July 15. : Lake Odessa Police Chief John Shaw said Ithe three suspects broke into approximately 30 unlocked vehicles in the vicinity of both Take Manor Apartment locations. Shaw said 4hey rummaged through cars and took seem­ ingly useless things such as a garage door opener, a cane and a car manual. . Shaw said the juveniles then went to the Take Odessa Fairgrounds and broke into the .*building below the announcer’s booth. Shaw said suspects forced their way into the build­ ing, which houses equipment for the Lake Odessa Little League, and threw bats and ■balls all over the infield. He said the sus­ pects then tipped over three porta-jons full of LEGAL NOTICE NODCf TO THE REMDCNT1 OF BAMY COUNTY Notice H h*r*by given tho' 'h* Sorry County Zoning Boord of Appools will conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE MO V23-97 - Terry (applicant) LOCATION At 3742 Fine Lake lakeview Terrace on the South sida of th* rood. Lott 8. 9 and 10 of lak*vi*w Terraco In Sac. 19 of Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE Roquet ting a variance to erect a detached goroge closer to the sidayword tetbock than allowed MEETING DATE August 5. 1997 TIME 4:00 pm PLACE: Community Room In tho Courtt 8 Law Building of 220 Wetf Court Street Hattingt. Michigan Interested persons desiring to pretont their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will bo given the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned time and place Site inspection of the above described property will bo completed by the Zoning Board of Appeals members before the hearing. Tho variance application is available for public Inspection ot tho Sorry County Plonning Office. 220 W. Stole St.. Hotting*. Michigan during tho hours of 8 a.m. to S p.m (dosed between 12-1 p.m ) Monday thru Friday Pleat* coll the Planning Of­ fice of 948 4830 tor further information The County of Sorry will provide necessary ou« lliory aids and services such os signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividual* with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to tho County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary Cuds or services should contact the County of Sorry by writing or colling tho following Michoel Brown County Administrator 220 W State Street Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Honey L. Boersmo. Barry County Clerk (7-24) waste at the fairgrounds. Shaw said the three suspects then broke a glass case in front of (he depot on Emerson Street in Lake Odessa and then broke into the caboose in front of the museum and rummaged through it. He said they took nothing from the those two buildings. Shaw said the juveniles were apprehended when a resident of the apartment complex heard her car door closing the night prior and witnessed the three of them walking away from the vehicle. She recognized one of the suspects as a resident of the complex and re­ ported the incident to police. Shaw said he went to the apartment and got a consent search of the premises, where he found all the stolen goods in the bed­ room. He said he then look the three sus­ pects back to the police station, where they confessed to the crimes. He said police are seeking charges for nu­ merous counts of felony breaking and enter­ ing. two felony counts of breaking and enter­ ing buildings and four felony counts of ma­ licious destruction of property Shaw said most of the stolen items have been relumed to their owners except some hot pepper spray, two lighters and a flash­ light. Anyone who is missing any of these items can claim them at the Lkac Odessa Po­ lice Department in the Page Building. Woodland Schools, graduating in 1958. She went on to attend Michigan State University for a short time. She married William L. Schleh on March 26, 1961 at the Woodland Methodist Church. She resided at their home in Middleville with her husband and family. Mrs. Schleh was employed over the years at Montgomery Wards, where she met her husband and she also worked a number of years at schools in the Middleville School District She was a homemaker who enjoyed garden­ ing flowers and word puzzles. She was a caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucile and Walter Brown and her father-in­ law. Cart H. Schleh. Mrs. Schleh is survived by her husband, William; three daughters, Ann (Wayne) Conard of Hickory Corners, Susan Tolan and fiance Ken De Mute of Kentwood, and Kath­ leen (Andrew) Poll of Byron Center, two sons, David W. Schleh at home and James A. (Kimberly) Schleh of Middleville; six grand­ children, Kevin and Jacob Tolan, Wesley and Patrick Conard, Shara and Ryan Poll; one sister, Marion (Alfred) Van Meter of Caledo­ nia; two brothers, Harold (Beverly) Brown of Woodland ami Gordon (Helen) Brown of Woodland; her mother-in-law, Louise Schleh of Middleville; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, July 21, 1997 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Rev. Arthur L. VanWyhe officiating. Burial took place at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Call Us at... J-Ad Graphics. Inc. 945-9554 Hazel L. Nash Arthur Lynn Webb BATTLE CREEK - Arthur Lynn Webb, age 85, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, husband, Albert on January 7,1964; two infant brothers; one brother, Ralph Jenkins and a sister, Delia Wilcox. She is survived by two sous, Russell (Lila) Nash of Middleville and Ronald (Suzanne) Nash of Freeport; two daughters, Marie (Joe) Ulrich of Custer and Imogene (Harold) Martin of Lorain, Ohio; eleven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two great great grandchil­ dren; a brother-in-law, James Nash of Pheonix, Arizona; a sister-in-law, Marjorie Nash of Muskegon; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Buffonl W. Coe officiated. Burial took place at Brush Ridge Cemetery in Hope Township of Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church. July 16, 1997 at Laurels of Bedford Nursing Home in Battle Creek. Mr. Webb was born May 29,1912 in Castle­ ton Township, Barry County, the son of Lester and Mamie (Hauser) Webb. He wu raised in Castleton Township area and attended the Morgan School. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1933. He married Beatrice M. Hooper on October 17. 1936. Mr. Webb was a Veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army Air Corps. He was employed at Post Cereals in Battle Creek for 39% years, retiring in 1975. Mr. Webb was a member of Post 25 Year Club and Post Management Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Clayton Webb, Clinton Webb and Harold Webb. Mr. Webb is survived by his wife, Beatrice; two sons, Robert (Patricia) Webb of Hastings and David (Karren) Webb of Freeport; eight grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and four sisters. Amber Wheelock of Grand Rapids, Opal Mosher of Battle Creek, Ruby Bridges of Nashville and Garnet Nicholson of Hastings. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 19, 1997 at Hastings Free Methodist Church. Reverend Daniel D. Graybill officiated. Burial took place st Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Disease. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. It’s Our Business To Build New Business At Wectre Wagon* we re twe to help w Busmen We wsn new retdeffli new parents rd news engaged couples« vow rw and let them know who WJre wherevouareandwhatyouh*»etooWernjartfuBie Specialize In Design and Installation of: New Homc/Atldition • Roofing • Siding * Decks Door & Window Replacements • Pole Barn/Garagcs Chimney Repair/lnstallahon Scotty’s Custom Builders Phone: (616) 629-9025 Licensed Char Bain, 945-2729 Inuircd , * • Miller Carpet & Furniture Thornapple Valley Church' Applications for deferment of Summer Property Taxes are available presents Family Fun Night < phone. please call 616-945-2468 between the htturs of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday September 2. 1997 is the final Sat., August 2nd • 7 p.m date for said deferments to be filed with the City Treasurer. This notice is given in accordance with PA5O.T-I9K2 featuring... Everil Manshum. City Treasurer The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held July 22. 1997 are available in the County Clerk s office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m and 500 pm Monday through Friday Need Printing? HASTINGS - Hazel L. Nash, age 92, of Hast­ ings, passed away Friday, July 18, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs Nash was born August 2,1904 in Hope Township, Barry County, the daughterof Benjamin and Edith (Karns) Jenkins. She was raised in Hope Township and attended the Otis School. She was married to Albert F. Nash on Febru­ ary 16, 1924. Mrs. Nash was employed with International Seal & Lock Company in Hastings, House­ keeping in private homes for several Hastings families and 10 years as supervisor of House­ keeping at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. She was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church, Ruth Circle of the Church and women of the Moose Chapter *626. She enjoyed baking for family and friends, quilting and making afghans. Mrs. Nash was preceded in death by her at the City Treasurer’s Office located at 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 To request said application by tele­ • NOTICE • He did say he was "favorably impressed" with Circuit Judge James Fisher and State Police Det ./Sgt. Lou Quinn and that he rec­ ommended turning themselves in to avoid an arrest He said an arrest could have led to "more family stress than there already is, but more than that I'm not al liberty to say." Heintzleman did say. however. "As far as I'm concerned these kids have been under de facto house arrest for a couple of weeks." I0 E from Hidden Springs Church of Howell, Ml. at “Fifty Years of Hastings Pride” E “Overcomers Under Cover' Puppet Ministry Team Thomapple Valley Church 2750 Wall Lakr Road (M-43) Hastings Ml 948-2549 Join u> tor cuniemputarv mu»ic and drama A frer will t taring will hr taken I o �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 24. 1997 Thelma Rose Hackney | Allen L Webb LEVENWORTH, KANSAS - Allen L Webb, age 50, of Levenworth, Kansas, former­ ly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Webb was bom August 2,1946 in Hast­ ings, the son of Clayton G. and Geraldine I. (Tietz) Webb. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1964. He was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing for three years and was a security guard for a short time. Mr. Webb was scheduled to retire from the United States Army in September after 25 yean of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Clay­ ton G. Webb and a nephew, Matthew Webb. Mr. Webb is survived by his mother, Geral­ dine I. Webb of Hastings; one brother, Dennis (Jane) Webb of Hastings; one sister, Betty (James) Short of Howard, Colorado; two nieces and one nephew. Respecting his wishes cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 1997 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Father Charles P. McCabe will be officiating. Burial will take place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Barry Communi­ ty Hospice or the charity of one’s choice. HASTINGS - Thelma Rose Hackney, age 86. of Hastings, passed away Monday, July 21, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. M's. Hackney was bom March 24, 1911 in Nashville, the daughter of Claude and Lena (Rose) Kennedy. She was raised in the Nashville/Hastings area and attended the Shore Country Schoo). She graduated in 1929 from Hastings High School, she moved to Hastings in 1927. She was married to William E. Hackney . . June 27, 1934. Mrs. Hackney was employed at The Viking Corporation in Hastings from 1945 until she retired from there in 1971. She was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church Mrs. Hackney was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Hackney on April 3, 1974; her parents and a brcLher, Theo Kennedy. She is survived by two daughters. Shirley (Donald) Hughes of Hastings and Sharon Harrington and her special friend, Dave Sher­ wood of Venice, Florid*; seven grandchildren; Fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services will be ')eld at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24,1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Dr. Bufford W. Coe will be offi­ ciating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, HOFf UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South « M-79 PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Larry Hubtey. Pasior Church phone 945-4995 Office Hours Wed/Thurs 9 a.m. to 12 noon Kathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a.m Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Wor­ ship. 6 00 p.m Evening Service. Wednesday 645 p.m W amors (grades K-6th) Youth Fellowship 6 45 pm to 8:30 pm (grades 7th-12th) Thunday 7 00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship. Sunday. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m.. Sunday Morning Worship II a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If mtereoed tn a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd and Bollwood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday — 9:45 a.m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m Teens; 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade. Wednes­ day — 9:00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study. 10:00 a.m. Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study, ft 30 p m Kid's Quizz­ ing. 7:00 p.m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 3ft 7-4061 or Darlene Pickard 945 5974 Wor vh'p Services. Sunday. 9:00 a.m Rev Ken Vaught. 1100a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. BIBLESTUDY Sunday. 5 00p m Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Once Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. 1 mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. • Bible Classes • for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thunday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224 . 6 30 p m - Bible smdy for all. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 1100 a m . Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 p.m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30a m . Church Service 10:30 am. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West. Pastor Susan Trow bridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II am.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Box 63. Hasungs. K 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasungs Kevin Shockey; Aaron Welch. Minister of Musk. Morning Worship 9:45 and 11 00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 and IIXX) a.m. for children and adults. Family Hour 6.00 p.m. Sun­ day evening Monday: First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Tune Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana al 6 30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thunday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women s BMe Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY meeting al 502 E Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-2101 St Andrew s is a pan of the Indepen dent Anglican Church Canada Synod THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2756 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m. and 10:45 a m Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m. Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 616)758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 am. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6: 00p.m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7: 00 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a m.. Wor­ ship 11 00 a m . Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. July 27 — 10:00 Holy Communion. Potluck lunch after; 4:00 Ice Cream Social. Community Invited Thurs­ day. July 24 - 1 00 Ruth Circle. 6 30 Softball. 8 00 AA Saturday. July 26 — IXX) NA Monday. July 21 - 6 30 VBS Tuesday. July 29 - 6 30 VBS. 7 30 Overeaters Anon Wednesday. July 30 - 6 30 VBS OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a tn., classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J Bi­ ble (>iu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517 ) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery , children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry. leader­ ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Faiher Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunda, Mass 9 30 a m HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Kr’Jer. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Julie A Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent Saturday. July 26 - Youth Mission Tappers return home! Sunday. July 27 — 9:30a.m Sunday Morning Worship Service. The 9:30 Service is broadcast over WBCH-AM Nursery is provided during the Service. 7:30 p.m. Search Committee meets BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Aug 3 Morn­ ing service* at Tiden Park Picnic following Aug 14. 15. 16. VBS Thursday and Friday at 7-8 30 p.m.. Saturday at 10-11 30 a.m. Ptcmc following HASTINGS The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses MA1NSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FD IC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan FIRST | Robert W. Sherwood Mary Madelon Pennington PLANT CITY, FLORIDA - Mary Madelon Pennington, age 76, of Plant City, Florida, formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday, July 17, 1997 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Florida after a brief illness. Mrs. Pennington was born April 4, 1921 in Vermontville to Dale and Leone (Buehler) Cotton. She married Gerald "Jack" Pennington on February 28, 1941 in Vermontville. Mrs. Pennington worked for Middleville Engineering in the late 1950’s to 1960’s. She later worked for Sunset Acres and Thomapple Manor Nursing Home’s until her retiremenL Madelon and her husband Jack moved to Plant City, Florida in 1984 where they managed Trailer Square Mobile Home Park and where she continued to manage the park until her death. She was aStcmber of the Northside Baptist Church of Plant City where she was a Sunday School teacher, a member of the choir and the Ladies Missionary Group. She was very active in the numerous activities of the trailer park and ran the church services there on Sunday afternoons. Mrs. Pennington enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching crafts and she also loved spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald “Jack" Pennington in November 1990 Mrs. Pennington is survived by three sons. Jack Pennington of Hastings, James Penning­ ton of Middleville and John Pennington of Nashville; two daughters, Jerri K. Powell of Battle Creek and Janet L. Miller of Hastings; one sister, Barbara Drewyor of Eaton Rapids; one brother, Harold Cotton of Vermontville; Fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Memorial services were held on Wednes­ day, July 23, 1997 at First Baptist Church of Hastings. Reverend Don Roscoe and Reverend Rob VanEngen officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Society, American Red Cross, Grace Community Church Building Fund or the charity of one’s choice. Katherine Alexander Elies MIDDLEVILLE - Kathenne Alexander Elies, age 83, of Middleville, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, July 22, 1997 after a long illness. Mrs. Elies was bom March 21, 1914 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Lloyd and Melita (Carstens) Alexander. She attended Grand Rapids schools and graduated from the Univer­ sity of Michigan. Before her marriage she was a social worker with Michigan Children’s Aid, specializing in infant adoption. She was married June 5, 1937 to Edward S. Elies of Charlotte where she raised her family and lived for many years before moving to Gun Lake. Mrs. Elies was a member of St. John’s Epis­ copal Church in Charlotte and attended Emma­ nuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. She was an active volunteer for the Red Cross and for the American Cancer Society. She was an avid flower gardener all her life and her green thumb enjoyed local renown. She had a special affini­ ty for babies. She rocked, comforted and calmed many grand and great grandbabies. She is survived by her four children, Susan Elies Mackie-Smith, Stephen Elies, Edward Elies, all of Gun Lake and Joanne Elies Knox of New Hampshire; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; her sister, Melita Farrell of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Belmont; her brother. James Alexander of East Grand Rapids; nieces, nephews and many friends. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25,1997 at Emmanuel Episcop­ al Church in Hastings with Reverend Charles McCabe officiating. During her last months Kay was capably and lovingly cared for by her family and the nurses and aides from Barry Community Hospice, P.O. Box 308, Hastings, MI 49058, to whom memorial contributions may be made. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. c<mr of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Ear ner free building with elevator to all fktors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE iJune I thru August 31) Worship 9 30 a m with child cart for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship. 10 30 a m July 18-28 -UM Men Paper Drive on Kmart Parking lax — (newspapers, paper board, office paper, non-slick junk mail, telephone directories, paper bags) August 4-8 — Vacation Bible School. 6 30 to 8 30 p m for pre­ school thru 6<h grade Sunday. Aug. 17 — Madrigal Old Time Gospel Music Concert and Dessert. 4 00 p.m — tickets S5 each |________ Alma M. Goodenough HASTINGS - Alma M. Goodenough, age 76, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, July 19. 1997 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Goodenough was born June 16.1921 in Woodland, the daughter of Willard and Cora (Stockdale) Hilton. She was raised in the Stony Point area of Barry County. She attended the Martin School and Hastings High School. She was married to Lloyd Goodenough on September 1. 1940 in Castleton Township of Barry County. Mrs. Goodenough was a homemaker, living all her married life in Barry County, her last address on Gun Lake for over 30 years. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd, two brothers, Harold Hilton of Hastings and Char­ les Hilton of Wyoming; two nieces, Ruth DeVrou of Omena and Donna Foster of Grand Rapids; one nephew. Calvin Hilton of Wayland and a special friend. Janet Whinnen of Hastings. Graveside services were on Wednesday. July 23, 1997 al Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodland Township. Pastor Russell A. Sarver officiated. Memorial contributions m«y be made to Thornapple Manor Activity Fund. HASTINGS - Robert W Sherwood, age 72. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at his home. Mr. Sherwood was born on April 18,1925 in Hastings, the son of Charles and Helene (Fair­ child) Sherwood. He was raised in Ionia and Grand Rapids and attended Grand Rapids schools. He graduated in 1942 from Grand Rapids South High School. He returned to Hastings in 1946 to operate the Sherwood Insurance Agency his faiher had established in the early 1940*$. Mr. Sherwood married Mary B. Barren on October 25, 1952. He was retired President, Chairman and CEO of the National Bank of Hastings, he was employed there from 1966 until 1990. From 1946 until 1966 he owned and operated the Sherwood Insurance Agency in Hastings. Mr. Sherwood was a member of tl«e Emma­ nuel Episcopal Church and past Senior Warden of the church; member of Hastings Masonic Lodge F &. AM 852; life member of DeWin Clinton Consistory; life member of Saladin Shrine; member of Charlotte Commandcry No. 37 K.T.; member of Bedford Chapter No. 188 R.A.M.; life member &. Chapter Trustee Hast­ ings Lodge No. 1965 B.P.O£.; past President of Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce; past President of Hastings Kiwanis Club; past Presi­ dent of Hastings Y.M.C. A. Council; past Trea­ surer of Barry County Building Authority; served 16 years on Hastings City Planning Commission; former Secretary County Repu­ blican Committee; past President of Michigan Bankers Association; former Trustee of Robert M. Perry School of Banking at Central Michi­ gan University; former board member ami Vice Chairman of Michigan Chamber of Commer­ ce; former member of the Leadership Council, American Bankers Association and 1996 Barry County Bar Association "Liberty Be'.! Award” recipienL He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Sherwood is survived by his wife, Mary B. “Curley" Sherwood; one daughter, Jo Ann (Rob) Kruko of Hastings; one son. Bill Sher­ wood of Hastings; four grandchildren. Kristen, Barren, Molly and Elly; ooe brother, Charles Sherwood of Loa Altos, Ca’iforma. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26,1997 at Hastings Emma­ nuel Episcopal Church with Reverend Charles P. McCabe III officiating. Burial will take place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 315 West Center Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 or Barry Community Hospice, P.O. Box 308, Hastings. MI 49058. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. I I____ Brandon Lee Risner | PLAINWELL - Brandon Lee Risner, age 16, of Plainwell, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 1997 from an accident. He was bom February 20, 1981 in Kalama­ zoo, the son of Kenny and Pam (Cobb) Risner. He attended Delton-Kellogg Schools. Brandon enjoyed football and waterskiing. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mitzi Marie Risner in 1980. Brandon is survived by his parents, Kenny and Pam Risner, one brother, Danny, at home; paternal grandparents, Howard and Carol Risner of Shelbyville and many aunts and uncles. Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Thunday, July 24, 1997 at Williams Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 1997 at the Williams Funeral Home. Pastors Richard Sheldon and Fred Marshall will be officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Memorial donations may be made to the Brandon Risner Memorial Fund. I __ Mabel L. Hendricks _______ | WAYLAND - Mrs. Mabel L. Hendricks, age 55, of Wayland, passed away Monday, July 14, 1997 at home. Mrs. Hendricks was born on August 15, 1941 in Hastings, the daughter of Clinton and Maude (Hawthorne) Allen Sr. She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools. She was married to Ronald E. Hendricks on April 26, 1958 in Hastings. Mrs. Hendricks was a homemaker, enjoyed playing Bingo and making ceramic articles. She was a caring and loving wife, mother and grandmother, doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Fish. Mrs. Hendricks is survived by her husband, Ronald E. Hendricks; one son, Terry (Barbara) Hendricks of Wayland; one daughter, Teresa (Bill) Roundtree of Hastings; eight grandchil­ dren, Megan, Jenny, Karen, Kristen, Dwain, TJ., Willy and Gary; three brothers, Clinton Allen of Florida, Wayne (Alice) Allen of Free­ port and Richard (Yvonne) Allen of Hastings; three sisters, Jane (Chuck) Misak of Middlevil­ le, Beverly DeWitt of Texas and Barbara (Darrell) Hoffman of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thunday, July 17, 1997 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Reverend Carl Q. Litchfield officiated. Inter­ ment took place at Robbins Cemetery, Wayland. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Loretta M. Hoffman| Clarence Vernon Hartwell NASHVILLE - Loretta M. Hoffman, age 51. of Nashville, passed away Thursday, July 17, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Hoffman was born January 2, 1946 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Johnnie and Lorerna (Keown) Hicks. She was raised in Battle Creek and Dowling areas and attended schools there, going on to attend Hastings High School. She then went on to attend "Wrights Beauty School" in Bartle Creek. She married Gordon L. Hoffman on Novem­ ber 19, 1966. Mrs. Hoffman was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She especially enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Juanita Keown. Mrs. Hoffman is survived by her husband, Gordon; three sons, Tom (Chris) Hoffman of Nashville, Larry (Allison) Hoffman of Hast­ ings and Bnxe (Christi) Hoffman of Alto; two daughters, Kitrina (Kevin) Courtney of Nash­ ville and Janine (Rob) Colburn of Bellevue; four grandsons; six granddaughters; three sisters, LaVern Adair of Georgia, Charlotte Riddle of Battle Creek and Jessie Burton of Tennessee; four brothers, Carlos Hicks of Dowling, Johnnie Hicks of Hastings, AJ. Hicks of Tennessee and Jerry Hicks of Tennes­ see and her father-in-law, Menon Hoffman of Nashville. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Jeff Worden officiated. Burial took place at the Union Cdmetery in Maple Grove Township in Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. |____________ Keith R. Pufpaff__________ NASHVILLE - Keith R. Pufpaff. age 71, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Pufpaff was born on August 2, 1925 in Hastings, the son of Glenn and Mabie (Martin) Pufpaff. He was raised in Assyria, Hickory Corners and Hastings areas. He attended Lincoln. Hickory Corners and Hastings schools. He graduated in 1943 from Hastings High School. He married Viola L. Lite in 1951. Mr Pufpaff was a Veteran of World War serving in the United States Army Air Corps He ws employed with Hamilton’s Excavat­ ing Company, E.W. Bliss Company, Clark Equipment of Battle Creek, Hastings Manufac­ turing Company and fanning and his own feed grinding business. Mr. Pufpaff ws a former member of Hastings Flying Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola on February 12, 1987 and his parents. Mr. Pufpaff is survived by two sons, Brian (Suzanne) Pufpaff of Nashville and Kevin (Marcia) Pufpaff of Shepherd; two grand child­ ren and one brother, Karl (Agnes) Pufpaff of Nashville. Memorial services were held Saturday, July 19, 1997 at Peace United Methodist Church. Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial took place at Hasungs Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home m Hastings. DELTON - Clarence Vernon Hartwell, age 77, of Delton, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 1997 in Ann Arbor VA Hospital of Lung Disease. Mr. Hartwell was born March 21, 1920 in DctroiL He retired from United States Navy and United Stales Marine Corps, he was an RC Cola Distributor, employed at Battle Creek V A Hospital, Postman, Red Cross in Vietnam, Storekeeper at Michigan Reformatory in Ionia and a Patient Care Technician at Kalamazoo State Hospital. Mr. Hartwell was an associate member of Hickory Lodge 8345 F. A AJM. and Shrine Legion of Honor, past Commander Delton VFW Post 8422, DAV, Elks, American Legion Hickory Corners, Delton Goldenigers, member of Battle Creek Shrine Club, Circus fans Association of America, 32nd Degree Mason & Shriner, a Japanese POW for 3 years and one month, Bataan Death March, worked with the circus for 25 years, he loved to travel and his dog “Fontana’’ was constant compan­ ion, he was 1 ong time mcmber of McCallum U B Church, life member of American ex prisoners of war, lifetime member of The American Defenders of Bataan and lifetime member of Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Hartwell is survived by one son, William (Deb) Hartwell of Tucson, Arizona; five daughters, Aleta Atkinson of Yuma, Arizona, JoAnne Munoz of El Paso, Texas, Brenda Hartwell of Alburquerque, New Mexico, Yvonne Hartwell of Kalamazoo and Bonnie Smith; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 20, 1997 at Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Gerald Gallaway officiated. Cremation at his request followed services. Interment of his cremains took place at Fl Custer National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Pulmonary Division, University of Michigan Medical School, 3916 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Med Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Attn: IPF Research. Marie B. "Babe" Bruce ASHVILLE - Marie B. “Babe” Bruce, age 93, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday. July 16, 1997 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings Mrs. Bruce was born May 11.1904 in Cincinatti, Ohio, the daughter of Albert and Adaline Breen. She attended Cincinatti schools. She married Jay Bruce on April 30, 1947 in Battle Creek. Mrs. Bruce owned and operated a restaurant in Nashville in the 1950’s and was a supervisor at Mighigan Magnetics Company in Vermont­ ville for 17 years. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 88260 in Nashville and enjoyed dancing, music, bowling, flower gardening, traveling, crochetting, camping and collecting stuffed animals. Mrs. Bruce was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Floyd Breen. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 24. 1997 — Page 7 Woodland N€WS Social News VanAman-Casarez plan to wed Oct. 25 Mr and Mrs Jeff VanAman and Mr and Mrs. Dan Shcpler of Hastings arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jennifer Lynn VanAman to Ueslcy Robert Casarez, son of Mr Robert Casarez of Hastings and Ms Sue Casarez of Alburqucrque. New Mexico Jennifer is a graduate of Hastings High School She is currently attending Kellogg Community College in the nursing program Wesley is a graduate of Sandia High School in Alburqucrquc. New Mexico He attended Universal Technical Institute in Arizona, graduating as an HVAC technician Jennifer and Wesley w ill be man ted in Hastings on Oct 25. 1997. at Grace Lutheran Church The couple will reside in Hastings Paiges to celebrate 50th anniversary Robert and Minnie Paige of Lacey will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary July 26. 1997. with an open house hosted by their daughters at the Eagle Lodge on M-66 in Pennfield from 1-1 p.m Robert married Minnie Guthrie on July 26. 1947. by Rev Manning of the Presbyterian Church in Hastings. They have lived in Battle Creek and Lacey Robert served in the Navy SeaBces tor 18 months. He was employed by Grand Trunk Railroad for 42 years, retiring in June 1988 Minnie worked for Kresge for two years and Wolverine TransAmerica Insurance for 32 years, retiring in 1983 They winter in Okecchovee. FL They have three daughters. Julie (Allen) Fell of Pennfield. Vickie (Don) Waters of Lacey. Karen (Ken) Belles of Lacey They have five grandchildren Justin. Lucas and Meredith Waters and Shannon and Eric Belles Burchetts to mark 70th anniversary Howard and Lydia Burchett will celebrate 70 years of marriage on July 31st. Their six children. Betty (Malcolm) Young. Peggy (Owen) Sult. Barbara (LD.) Becker. Jack (Hope). Jim (Joyce) and Dick (Mary Ann) Burchett will honor this occasion with a luncheon Eye-Miller to wed in ‘98 Together with their parents. Brandi Lcnice Eye and Bradley Allen Miller are pleased to announce their engagement Brandi is the daughter of Bion and Vicky Eye of Lacey. Brad is the son of Ward and Pam Miller, both of Hastings Brandi, a 1994 Hastings High School graduate, is studying engineering al Michigan Technological University. Brad, a 1996 Hastings High School graduate, is studying pharmacy at Fems State University A June 6. 1998. wedding is planned Mary Tobias to mark 90th specially honored with the museum displays of the day. The raffle prize this year will be a thrccday and two-night weekend package at the Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island. The weekend will include use of health club, saunas, steam room, tennis courts, hot tubs and swimming pool. Second and third raffle prizes will be cash. All proceeds from the food, raffle and other fund-raisers will benefit the depot and the museum, which is open the last Saturday of each month. The Woodland Lions Club will hold a scholarship benefit steak dinner al their building Saturday. July 26, from 5 to 7 p. m. Tickets are now in the hands of the members and only 200 will be sold. There will be a few extra steaks and baked pota­ toes, but if you want to be assured of a meal, you'd better buy a ticket ahead of time. The steak dinner will include salad, baked beans, baked potato, roll, drink and water­ melon for dessert Danielle Steel's newest book. "Special Delivery." arrived at the library last week. We had three of the Wincbrenncr girls at the Saturday matinee, and wc showed the same film wc had shown to the Armbruster girls the week before. It was "Chitty. Chitty Bang Bang!" and it made a big hit both weeks. In fact. I had forgotten a lot of the movie and enjoyed hearing it from the other room. The first week of the old Dick Van Dyke classic. I served the girls potato chips and lemonade, but this week Joyce Faught brought freshly baked chocolate brownies, which caused happy faces. Joyce Weinbrcchl held a blood pressure clinic al the Eagles Iasi Wednesday, before the Commission on Aging meal was served. She will be back the third Wednesday of Au­ gust. Despite the late planting caused by the cold spring, the com around here seems to be thriving after the recent rains. Most of it is Mary (Cheney) Tobias. who'has lived in Baltimore Township most of her life, w ill turn 90 years old on Aug 16. 1997 To celebrate this occasion the family is hosting an open house on Sunday. July 27th from I until 4 p.m at 2400 Mixer Road. Hastings. Ml No gifts please Johnsons to observe 25th anniversary Douglas Jay Murphy. Hastings and Donna Lynn Sccber. Hastings Timothy Edward Juneau. Rockledge. FL and Sarah Luree McMellen. Hastings Jason Harold Dykstra. Grand Rapids and Denise Lynne Merlau. Delton Richard Scott Komng. Middleville and Julie Ann VanBemdcn. Middleville David James Russell. Dowling and Jennifer Jean Fischer. Grand Rapids Andrew Monroe Mann. Middleville and Heidi Beth Bussies. Holland Jason Scott Cappon. Freeport and Heather Rose Brenner. Mulliken Richard Murray Spicer. Hastings and Car ne Lynn Working. Hastings Ronald Paul Mudgett. Hastings and Vivien Rosma Aladjem. Hastings Kenneth Allen Hirst. Middleville and Rebecca Joan Bantz. Midlleville Joseph Richard Black. Hastings and Man Beth Hanning. Hastings by Catherine Lucas Last Thursday. Elaine Benner brought sev cral boxes ol personal grooming items such as socks, deodorants, tooth paste, tooth brushes, hand lotions, stamps and books and the like for both men and women to the Woodland Library These Perns had been col­ lected by members of the Lake wood Educa­ tional Support Personnel Association (LESPAt and were to be given to a veterans' facility. Dale Geiger, a member and past comman­ der of the Lake Odessa VFW post, met Ben­ ner at the library and accepted the table lull of personal items and the books from Ben­ ner. He said in a few days, he and his wife would lake them to the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. Eric Reamer, evangelist and Christian il­ lusionist. will bring his unique message to Lake wood United Methodist Church Sunday evening, July 27. at 7 p.m. He has appeared nation-wide with his message "Something Wonder-full" Reamer will perform several of the very same illusions that have been featured on na­ tional television, only with his presentation. God is glorified and people not only hear (he message, but "sec" it as well. Reamer does not refer to his incks as “magic" because that word implies a connec­ tion to the dark side or forces, but honestly calls the performances “illusions." Of course, the public is welcome at this scrvicc/pcrformancc. The fifth annual Depot Day at the Lake Odessa Depot Museum will be held Satur­ day, July 26. The depot museum will open al 10 a.m. This full day event includes special ex­ hibits, entertainment, food and a big raffle Once again, a large tent will shade the grounds and hot dogs, soft drinks, ice cream and other snacks will be sold. Professional entertainer Wanda Degen, vo­ calist and instrumentalist, who plays dul­ cimers and autoharp, will help ci tertain the crowd. She is a classically trained musician who has been drawn to folk melodics. In concert, she accompanies her voice with the autoharp, mountain dulcimer and the ham­ mered dulcimer. The Boy and Girl Scouts of the past and present will be honored at 4:15. Several Boy Scouts of Lake Odessa Troop 300 have made Eagle Scout projects to benefit the depot. The scouts of that troop and perhaps others will be present at the event, and (hey will be tall and lush green. There were 37 kids at the Lakewood United Methodist Kids Camp Sunday through Thursday last week. The Rev. Ward and Munel Pierce and some grandparents of the kids went to Lakeview Family Camp al Townlmc Lake near Lakeview Wednesdayevening Io have dinner with lhe kids and hold a special worship service tor them Then on Ihursdas. parents of many ol the kids and some other families came, and fam­ ily camp lasted through Sunday There were 129 persons of all ages at the Saturday evening potluck I heard last Sunday .from Beale Bruhl, the artist who spent several summers in Wood land while she worked on the Michigan Slate Capitol restoration She called from Oak­ land. Calif . where she is now staying She had moved to another house where she is able to have a studio for her personal work Though she is still working on the restora­ tion of the San Francisco Opera House, she recently sent several personal works (paintings on wood) to a New York gallery with an agent She hoped to be able to get back to Ger­ many soon to sec her parents and sister when the opera house job is completed. Someone left a 1905 issue of the Banner with the editor last week for Joyce Weinbrccht I picked it up and read the Woodland and East Woodland columns One item that puzzled me said. "E. Lucas was at Battle Creek on Saturday and relumed on Sunday to visit his son Frank Lucas and family " How could he return here to visit his son when he lived here. I suppose that E. Lucas was Eph and that he visited his son in Battle Creek over the weekend. The most interest grabbing item in the East Woodland section said. "One of the wood cutters on the Baker place nearly killed his wife last Friday night. Drunk!" LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE SALE Robert A Tramain 8 Associates P C is attempting to collect o debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by DENNIS J GOULD and LUCINDA GOULD HUSBAND AND WIFE to AAA MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL CORPORA TION A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee dated July 26 1996 and recorded on September 26 1996 in Liber 673 on page 836 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned by said mor tgogee io CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION by an assignment dated July 26 1996 and recorded on April 24 1997 in Liber 692 on page 278 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of siMfy five thousnd five hundred n.nety five ond 97 100 Dollars ($65 595 97) including interest al 16 050*. per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor tgoge ond the statute m such cose mode ond op proved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue ol the Barry County Courthouse Hostings Ml at 11 00 a.m. on August 7. 1997 Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS Barry County. Michigan and are described os THE EAST 1 2 OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE EAST 57 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF SEC TION 21 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THENCE WEST 440 FEET THENCE NORTH FROM THE CENTER OF THE ROAD 675 FEET THENCE EAST 400 FEET THENCE SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sole Dated June 26 1997 CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates P C 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009 6616 (7 24) Synopsis Regular Meeting JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD July 9 1997 All Board Members present Agendo approved Minutes approved as read Treasurer's report accepted Special Assessment Resolutions 41 4 42 for Aquatic Plant Control at Fine Lake approved Payment of vouchers approved. Approved adjustment to Supervisor s salary June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (7 24) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALA THIS HRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTTMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMTION WE ORT AIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Don May. III. an unmarried man to Amerrfirst Financial Corp.. a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, doted December 11. 1993 ond recorded on December 20. 1993 in Liber 592. on Page 336. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond re-recorded on December 12. 1994. in Liber 620. Page 815. Barry County, ond re-recorded on January 26 1995 in Liber 623 on Page 926. Barry County Records, ond was assigned by mesne assignments to Norwest Mortgage. Inc., o Californio Corportion formerly known os Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, by merger ond name change os assignee by on assignment dated July 11. 1996 which was record­ ed on July 26. 1996 in Liber 667. on Page 729. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claim­ ed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of EightyTwo Thousand Four Hundred Eighty and 67 100 dollars ($82,480.67). including interest at 7.50% per annum. Under the power ol sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan al 1:00 o clock p.m.. on September 4. 1997. Said premises are situated in township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described os: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thence North 0 degrees. 00 minutes. 12 seconds West, along the West line of Section 7. 879.21 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence continuing North 0 degrees 00 minutes. 12 seconds Wttt along the section line 369 feet, thence North 89 degrees. 56 minutes. 15 seconds East 523 99 feet, thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes. 12 seconds East parallel with the Section line 369 feet, thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 15 seconds West 523.99 feet to the place of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sole. Doted: July 24. 1997 Norwest Mortgage Inc., a California Corporation formerly known os Norwest Mortgage Inc., a Min­ nesota Corporation, by merger and name change. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a Californio Corporation formerly known as Norwest Mor­ tgage. Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, by merger and name change XI50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File 497075058 (1/14) CITY OF HASTINGS ANNOUNCEMENT OF PART-TIME ASSESSORS CLERK POSITION AVAILABLE This position serves as clerk to the Assessor. Duties include assisting the general public, collect various types of data and enter into computer. Knowledge of modem office practices and procedures, with strong computer skills, and able to read and comprehend legal descriptions is required. High School education with prior experience in assessing or related field is necessary. The starting wage for this position is $7.25 per hour for twenty-four hours per week. Application and full job description is available upon request at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Applications will be accepted until 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 31,1997. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. Tom and Kathy (Tobias) Johnson will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on SuMay Aug 3. 1997 with an open house at their home on 14195 Bedford Road from 3-6 p.m. Fnends and family are inv tied No gifts please BOAT SALE SCRATCH Gel Rid of Unwanted Hair Forever with Professional ElCCtrOlySlS • Hair Unes- I Call Kristi for a FREE Confidential Consultation • Eyobrows' Recrise *2.00 Oft Your First Visit • Facial Hair} RAZOR’S EDGE • Arms* / Undorarms • Legs 1 / Bikini Unas /• cwr -astnk 948-8767 N DENTS July 17th thru 27th - 11 BIC DAYS nu Million! 100's OF Inventory Will BOATS MANUFACTURER SPECIAL YEAR END CLOSE OUTS ON THE SPOT FINANCING, E. Saginaw St. at US 127. Lansing. Near Frandor • Behind channel 6 If you have ever thought about buying a boat...NOW is THE TIME...you wilt never pay less! �Paqe 8 • The Hastmqs Banner - Thursday. July 24. 1997 %-Hers win awards at This year's Show of Champions winner was rea 4-Hers worked hard to make this year's Barry* County Fair something Mike Terpening of Dowling. Reserve special. Many booths in the Barry Champion was Elena Mellen. Terpening's included the Show of Champions Expo Center sported “Best of Showwinnings and Outstanding Awards" and the bams were Trophy and the Dwight Newton Award. Mellen received a large silver platter. bursting with activity all week long. Sheep Here is a breakdown of this year’s winners: Sheep Showmanship winners included Show of ( Iniinpions The ultimate showmanship competition of Abby Dingerson. Chanda Brice, Jennifer the fair each year is open only to the top se­ Wasikowski and Erika Schroeder. Champion and Reserve Champion lambs nior showman in each division. Al of them this year were raised by Chanda Brice, Tom then tries their hand at showing many differ­ Steensma, Chad Brice and Lori Wasikowski. ent breeds of animals. A Beef Beef Showmanship winners included Dhanielle Tobias, Jennifer Dunn, Jeni Hig­ gins and Lisa Hamilton. Champion and Reserve Champions belonged to Micah Tobias, Ken Harrison, and Elizabeth and Jon Osbome. and Seth Higbee. Owners of this year's Champion and Reserve Champion Hogs were Nick Janose, Josh Milleson, Danielle Hoskins and Lisa Eavey. Horse Horse Showmanship and Halter winners included Brittany Pflug, Chelsea Snow, Lin­ sey Clark, Amy Songer, Aleisha Miller and Charlsie Powers. Those placing at the top of their class with horses included Wyatt Schroder, Rachel Humphreys, Josh Milleson, Kim Newberry, Aleisha Miller, Amy Songer, Lindsey Robertson, Alesse Nichols, Catie Case, Brittany Pflrug, Autumn Moore and Kristina Pirrone. Draft Horse There was just one big winner in the Draft Horse Division this year N Nicole Haskin of Hastings. These young ladies were big winners at the Barry County fair with projects involving communications (from left) Jodie Songer. Mellen and J'Amy Cross. Rabbits Dairy In spite of the really hot weather, these kids and their rabbits did very well at this years fair. Meet showmanship winners (front row) Elena Mellen , J*Amy Cross, and Sarah McKelvey (second row) Samantha Vandersloot and Jason Lindberg. Rabbit Showmanship winners included Dairy Showmanship winners included J'Amy Cross, Elena Mellen, Carah McK­ Novice Showman Abby Chase Jr. Showman elvey, Jason Lindberg, Samantha Vandersloot Nikki Meredith, Intermediate Showman Jesse and Kara Nicholson. Rabbit Champion and Chase and Sr. Showman Jolene Griffin. Dairy Reserve Champions belonged to Amanda Skill-A-Thon winners this year were Jason Becktel, Jason Lindberg, Ben Soper, Griffin, Abby Chase and Jolene Griffin. Dairy Michaael DeArmond, Debbie Welker, Champion and Reserve Champion’s included Samantha Stephenson, Samantha Harchy, Chad Lettinga, Tyler Eaton, Jolene and Jason • Amber Harth, Casey Barton, Erin Galloway, Griffin. Nathan McKelvey, Elena Mellen, Suzanne Miller, Marina Dettmann, Liza Courtney and Goats Goat Showmanship winners included Samantha Vandersloot. J'Amy Cross, Jill Marlow, Andrew Bums and Kay Carlton. Champion and Reserve Champion goats belonged to Mike Hoskins, Rachel Ashley, Amber Tobias, Mike Ter­ pening, Nikol Hale, Tia Harper and Katie Kimmel. More outstanding youth awards at the fair' (front from right) Stacey Hughes. Siobhan Campbell, Kalia Fisher, Chelsie Pawsnore (second row) Angie Booth, Sirena Miller. Leslie McKay, Danielle Haskins (back row) Corey Fueri and Tom Girrbach Swine This years swine showmanship winners included (from left) Jr Showman Abby Weeks. Sr. Showman David Wilson, and Novice Showman Josh Milleson Missing from the photo is Intermediate Showman Seth Higbee. These youngsters were all big winners with their horses at this years fair, (front from right) Wyatt Schroder, Rachel Huuiphreys, Josh Milleson (second row) Kim Newberry, Aleisha Miller.. Amy Songer. Lindsey Robertson, Ales.sc Nichols (back row) Catie Case, Brittany Pflrig. Aiumn Moore and Kristina Pirrone. 1997 Champions and Reserve Champions in the Goat Division included (from right) Mike Hoskins, Rachel Ashley, Amber Tobias, Mike Terpening. Nikol Hale. Tia Harper (front) and Katie In spite of the really hot weather, these kids and their rabbits did very well at this years fair. Meet showmanship winners (front row) Elena Mellen . J"Amy Cross. and Sarah McKelvey (second row) Samantha Vandersloot and Jason 1 indberg More Showmanship and Halter Class Winners from this years fair. Kimmel. Here's the top beef winners from the 1997 Barry County Fair, (front row) Micah Tobias from Nashville holds the title fori Supreme Champion Breed this year. Ken Harrison owned thel champion steer. Elizabeth Osborne won the rale of gain contest! and Jon Osbome has reserve Champion. Meet the 1997 top goat showmen (front row) Jill Marlow J’aniy .ross (in back) Kay Carlton and Andrew Bums. Cavie winners a the 1997 Barry County Fair included (front row) Kyle Ferris. Lisa DeWitt, (second row) Lori Ann DeWitt. Jamie DeWitt. Ben Soper, (back row) Jessica Broadhurst. J'Amy Cross and Danielle Hoskins. More Best of Show winners! (front row) Abby Kimmel. Andre Hughes, Bridgette Stahlhood, (second row) Amber Harthy, Michael Hoskins. Jim Cocnen. Samantha Harthy, Holly Wilson, (backrow) Ben Tobias. Coe Fisher and Ryan Bowyer Swine Showmanship winners included David Wilson, Abby Weeks, Nick Boonstra Ter. youngsters had die opportunity to test their skills at the 1997 Show of Champions where they showed many different breeds of animals and were scored according to their ability in each class. Just to be chosen for the Show of Champions is quite an honor, and these two teens were declared the overall winners of that competi­ tion. Meet 1997 Overall Showman Mike Terpening and runner up. Elena Mellen In addition to this trophy. Mike was this years recipeint of the Dwight Newton Award Outstanding Award Winners in the non-livestock division included (front row from nght) Ricky Tobias. Zack Cocnen. Christi Anna Caslonguay (second row) Tom Dcftinaiin, Rachel Presley. Nathan Pwpaff. Abby Weeks. David Rumsey, (hack row) Alcciz Hohl. And Tobias and Kristin Presley These youngsters really know how to handle a steer. Meet the 1997 Beef showmanship winners (in front) Novice showman Dhanielle Tobias, (back from left) Intermediate Showman Jennifer Dunn. Sr. Showman Jeni Higgins, and Jr Showman Lisa Hamilton Congratulations Kids' These 4-'re really know how to raise a lamb' (from left) Chanda Brice winner of Reserve Champion pen. Tom Steensma with Champion pen. Chad Brice with Champion individual and Lori Wasikowski with Reserve individual Poultry showmanship winners included (front row) Serina Miller. Jennifer Hodges, (back row) Dustin Schuch and Gabe Fifelski. These youngsters sure raised some prize chickens' (in front row)I Ben Tobias. Melissa Hodges, Ted and Tom Hfelski (back row) Zach Rohe. Samantha and Sireru Miller and Angie and Tracy Booth �The Hastings Banner ■ Thursday, July 24, 1997 - Paqe 9 97 Barry County Fair, ■ There are many different type* ot mm livcstiKk J H inhibits at the Barry County Fair and only a tew an- chosen each year as best of show or for ar. outstanding award llicse Best of Show winners includ.* (front from right) Ashley Pierson. Zac Caslonguay, Tiffany Tietz. Ashley Barcroft. Kristin Pufpaff (second rout Lisa McKay. Stephanie Martz. Amy Caslonguay. Tittany Thaler, and Colton Those who won Champion and Showmanship classes with their dogs at the 1997 Barry County Fair included (from right) J'Amy Cross. Samantha Rose Wallace. Samantha Vandersloot, Mike Terpening and Liza Courtney Pocket Pets can be anything from a snake to a hamster a project that many kids really enjoy. This year's winners of the Pocket Pet Division are Ryan Bowyer. Corey DeMond. and Aaron Mead Sheep Showmanship winners included (from left) Jr. Showman Chanda Brice. ISr. Showman Abby Dtngerson, Novice Showman Erika Schroeder and Intermediate Showman Jennifer Wasikowski Duckworth There were some fantisric cows shown jt this years 4-H Dairy show at the fair (front from left) Chad Lettmga and Tyler Eaton (Front row) Jolene and Jason Griffin These 4-'rs really know hew to raise a lamb* (from left) Chanda Brice winner of Reserve Champion pen, Tom Steensma with Champion pen. Chad Brice with Champion individual and Lori Wasikowski with Reserve individual. These young ladies were all winners of the 1997 style review (from hack) Meet models Amy Caslonguay. Tracy Booth, and Christi Anna Caslonguay Poulin Poultry Showmanship winners at the 1997 «!;Barry County Fair included Serina Miller. Jennifer Hodges, Dustin Schuch and Gabe "''Fifelski. Those with Champion and Reserve Chamipon chickens and turkeys included . Melissa Hodges, Ben Tobias, Ted Fifelski, Tom Fifelski, Angie Booth, Tracy Booth, Amanatha Miller. Sirena Miller and Zach Rohe. Dairy Showmanship and Sldll-A-Thon winners at this years fair included (in from) Tyler Eaton, (second row) Abby Chase. Jason Griffin. Nicole (Nikki) Meredith, (third row) Jolene Griffin and Jesse Chase. Congratulations Kids Draft Horses were back to the Barry County Fair this year and our big winner was Nicole Haskin of Hastings. Style Review Cats Cavies Big winners in this year’s Cavie Division were Kyle Ferris, Lisa DeWitt, LoriAnn DeWitt, James DeWitt, Ben Soper, Jessica Broadhurst, J’Amy Cross and Danielle Hoskins. Those who took top prizes in this year’s cat show included Ryan Bowyer, LoriAnn DeWitt, Jessica Julis, James DeWitt, Abby Kimmel Liza Courtney, Lisa DeWitt and Melissa Lancaster. Pocket Pets Dogs Winners in the Dog Show at the 1997 Barry County Fair included J’Amy Cross, Amanatha Rose Wallace, Samantha Vander­ sloot, Mike Terpening and Liza Courtney. Those with outstanding Pocket Pets at the 1997 Barry County Fair were Ryan Bowyer, Corey DeMond and Aaron Mead. This year’s top models at the style review included Tracy Booth, and Amy and ChristiAnna Caslonguay. Communications Top winners here were Elena Mellen, Jodie Songer and J’Amy Cross. There were also many Best of Show and Outstanding Awards given to 4-H’rs who had completed sewing, crafts, notebooks and cooking projects, but the list was incomplete as of press time. Area Businesses Supporting 4-H Youth Programs Cappon Oil Co. Coleman Agency Citizens L.L.C. 1601 S. Bedford Rd.. Hastings 945-3354 203 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings 945-3421 Main Plant: 870 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-0514 MainStreet Savings Bank Weltons • Hastings • Grand Ledge­ Lake Odessa • Charlotte McDonald's of Hastings 1215 W. State St.. Hastings 948-8233 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-5352 Bill Seif Chevy-Buick-Geo 1435 S. Hanover, Hastings 945-2425 Century 21 Bundy Hastings Banner 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings 948-8051 2293 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings 945-3426 902 W. State, Hastings 945-4921 Kings Music Center 130 W. State St., Hastings 945-4284 Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. Jefferson, Hastings 945-3429 National Bank of Hastings 241 W. State St.. Hastings 945-3437 497 Arlington, Middleville 795-3302 Ionia County National Bank 115 S. Main. Woodland 367-4911 Fillmore Equipment, Inc. 2900 N. Broadway, Hastings 945-9526 Seif Chevrolet and GEO-Caledonia 632 E. Main. Caledonia 891-8104 1045 Arlington, Middleville 795-7019 Union Bank Main Office: 933 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa 374-3278 MacLeod Chiropractic 128 W. Center St., Hastings 948-3170 ............ . Kent Oil & Propane Co. M-66 at South Village Limits 735 S. Durkee, Nashville 517-852-9210 Caledonia Rent All 9800 Cherry Valley Ave., SE, Caledonia 891-0050 Jerry’s Tire & Auto Service 1413 2nd Street, Lake Odessa 374-8896 Larry Neil State Bank of Caledonia 303 Arlington, Middleville • 795-3361 627 E. Main, Caledonia • 891-8113 Farmers Feed Service J.L. Schwartz Agency Plumb's Valu-Rite rr.-r Pastoor’s Family Market Farm Bureau Insurance 333 W. State St., Hastings 945-3443 or 1-800-564-1454 WBCH 100.1 119 W. State, Hastings 945-3414 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court St., Hastings 945-2401 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton 623-5115 Felpausch Eaton Federal Savings Bank 127 S. Michigan, Hastings 945-2474 109 S. Main, Nashville 517-852-1830 Ritsema Trailer Sales 1455 W. State St., Hastings 945-9383 Flex Fab —... -.......... -------- - 987 Grand Rapids St., Middleville 795-9321 M/C Supply 102 Cook Rd., Hastings 945-2435 1843 Gun Lake Rd. Hastings 3305 W. Quimby, Hastings 945-5379 Dan Valley Excavating 2398 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings 945-2782 735 Sherman, Nashville 517-852-1910 Lyons Septic Tank Pumping Buckland Insurance Agency 1006 E. Railroad, Hastings 945-9926 Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Arby’s 911 W. State St., Hastings 948-9210 Hastings Chrysler 400 S. Middleville Rd.. Hastings 948-8335 Electric Motor Service S & S Farm Market 1569 Bedford Rd., Hastings 945-5113 7305 S. Middleville Rd.. (M-37). Middleville 795-9758 Gavin Chev-Buick-Pontiac 938 N. Middleville Rd., (M-37), Middleville Middleville 795-3318 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 24, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: FONCLOSUIK NOTICE (AN Ceuntiee) FOMCLOWM NOTICE (All CourrtWsl MORTGAGE SALE - Dafoult has been mode in the condition* ol o mortgage mode by Steven Gerald Bott a married man and Robin Bott hi* wife ol Barry County Michigan Mortgagor)*) to First Federal ol Michigan Mortgagee dated the IOth day ol Moy A D 1993 ond recorded in the office ol the Regnier ol Deed* tor the County ol Barry ond State ol Michigan on the 27th day of Moy A.D 1993 in Liber 573 ol Barry County Record* on page 9 which said mortgage wa* thereafter by me*ne assignment* assigned to No tionsbonc Mortgage Corporation by assignment recorded in the office ol the Register of Deed* for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, in Liber 638. on Page 789 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote ol this notice tor principal ond interest the sum ol Seventy Four Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty Two and 55 100 Dollars (174 772 55) And no other suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on Thurs­ day. the 7th day of August A.D 1997. at 11 00 o'clock a m said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole al public auction to tho highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse. Barry County Michigan.of the premises described m said mor­ tgage. or »o much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid on said mor­ tgage. with the interest thereon of Seven ond Ono Half percent (7 50%) per annum ond all legal cost*, charges and expenses including rhe at­ torney fees allowed by low. ond also any sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in tho premises. Which said premises orr described as follows The land situated in the Township of Rutland in tho County of Bor-y and State of Michigan and describ­ ed as follows to wit BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SEC TION 5. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 3) 42* WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 615 00 FEET THENCE NORTH 447 38 FEET TO THE SOUTH BANK OF A CREEK THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 26 17" EAST ALONG AN INTERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID CREEK. 119 81 FEET TO THE SHORE OF HATHAWAY LAKE THENCE ALONG AN IN­ TERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID LAKE NORTH 80 DEGREES 5V3I EAST 83 16 FEET THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 54 41 EAST 139 14 FEET THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 13 16 EAST 125 67 FEET THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 5600" EAST 154 78 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 5 AND THE END OF SAID TRAVERSE LINE THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE 543 81 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING TOGETHER WITH LANDS LYING BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF SAID CREEK AND LAKE EXCEPT BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST COR NER OF SECTION 5. TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 31 42" YYEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 200 00 FEET THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID SECTION 521 07 FEET TO THE SHORE OF HATHAWAY LAKE. THENCE ALONG AN IN­ TERMEDIATE TRAVERSE LINE OF SAID LAKE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 1316 EAST 46 36 FEET. THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 56W EAST 154.78 FEET TO SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 5 AND THE END OF SAID TRAVERSE LINE. THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE. 543 81 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINN­ ING INCLUDING LANDS LYING BETWEEN SAID TRAVERSE LINE AND THE WATERS OF HATHAWAY LAKE EXCEPT THE WEST 2T5 FEET THEREOF The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date or such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948 CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale. Dated July 3. 1997 Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp. Assignee of Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee* Albert L Haiti P C. 1760 S Telegraph Rd Ste. 300 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48302-0183 (810)335 5000 (7/24) MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode in the term* and condition* ol a certain mortgage mode by Troy H Roger* ond Trino C Roger* hu* bond ond wife ol Hotting* Michigan Mortgagor* to Woodham* Mortgage Corp o Michigan Cor poration Mortgagee dated the 22nd day ol December A.D 1994 and recorded in the office ol the Register of Deeds, for the County ol Barry ond State of Michigan, on the 27th day of December A.D . 1994. in liber 621 of Barry County Record* on page 878, which *aid mortgage wo* thereafter on, to-wit assigned to GE Capital Mortgage Ser vices. Inc. by mesne assignment and recorded on February 9. 1996 in the office of Register of Deed* in Liber 651 lor said County cl Barry County Records, on page 373. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dote ol this notice for principle ond interest. *he sum of SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN AND 18/100 ($64,157 18) DOLLARS And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof Now therefore, by virtue of the power ol sole contained in said mortgage and pursuant to tho statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the I4lh day of August. A.D. 1997 at 1 00 p.m said mortgage will be foreclosed by a solo at public auction to the highest bidder at the Borry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Borry County Michigan of the premise* described in said mortgage or »o much thereof O» moy be necesiory to pay the amount due. a* aforesaid on said mortgage with the in­ terest thereon ot ton percent (10 00*.) per annum ond all legal costs, charge* ond expense* in­ cluding the attorney foe* allowed by low ond also any sum or sum* which moy be poid by the under signed, necessary to protect it* interest in tho promise*. Which said promise* ore described o* follows. All certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Woodland, in tho County of Borry ond State of Michigan ond described o* follows, to-wit: COMMENCING AT 5 80 CHAINS WEST OF SOUTHEAST CORNER SECTION 16 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST THENCE EAST 136 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 12 RODS EAST TO CENTER OF WOODLAND CENTER DRAIN THENCE SOUTHEAST ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID DRAIN. THENCE TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY WEST TO BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 month* from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 324Io. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 doy* from the date of such sale. Doted July 3. 1997 GE Capitol Mortgage Service* Inc Frederick A. Peti. Esq Petz * Associate*. P.C 20902 Mock Grosse Pte Wood* Ml 48236 Our File 401071-0528 (7/31) BAWY TOWNSHIP RtdtMnfkq July I. 1997 Meeting colled to order at 7:30 p.m All Board member* present Minutes of June 3. 1997 were approved with 1 correction Treasurers report accepted ot read Twp. to waive 1% admin, fee. Twp. to collect 3% penalty on delinquent taxes effective 2-15-98. Adopted resolution placing streetlight of 4623 Hickory Rd. Accepted July Bill* totaling $59,704.94. Meeting adjourned ot 9:42 p.m. Debra Dewey-Perry Clerk Richard Bornum Supervisor (7/24) Hey 4-Hers, Just Say “THANKS.” Take this opportunity to say “THANKS” to those individuals or businesses who purchased your 4-H livestock animal at the Fair. 1 Column x 3 Inch Thank You... Thank You... JERRY OMAR OF OMAR DAIRY FARMS Steve’s Market for buying my steer at the Fair. for buying my gallon of milk at the Fair. Jason Jenson 2 Column x 3 Inch ‘TFum^you... SMITH BROS., INC. 1 c. x 3". 2c x2’ 2 c x 3" 2 c. x 4" *9.00 *12.00 *18.00 *22.50 Beautiful aging Dear Ann Landers: How would you feel if a stranger said to you. "Isn’t it wonderful that you are STILL LIVING?" I’m 71 years old. and it was a bus driver who made that strange and unsettling comment I was too stunned to respond al the time, but I would like him to know that at age 68. 1 was named one of 12 "Most Beautiful Moms in Amcrict.” I am in excellent condition and think in terms of being "still gorgeous and sexy" rather than "still living." My morale is actually quite high, Ann. in spite of that downer because just yesterday I had trouble keeping a 28-year-old architect at arms’ length while discussing remodeling plans — Jeanne in Alexandria. Va. Dear Jeanne: Age is only a number. Don’t let the offhand remark of a bus driver spoil your day. I wonder when was the last time HE won a beauty contest. Buckle child Dear Ann Landers: Last week. I was behind a man in the checkout lane in the supermarket. He had a toddler sitting in the child seat of the cart, but the safety strap was not buckled. If that child had squirmed out of the cart, there would be no way the checker or the father could possibly have caught her in time. I went over, buckled the child in and said in a loud voice, "Daddy would be very upset if you fell out and hit your head." The father gave me a dirty look. A few days later, I en­ countered the same situation with a different man This lime, I politely asked the father to buckle up his child. He got ugly with me. told me it was none of my business and added. "Are you the kid’s mother?” A week later, anothe- dad also had a small child in the seat, unbueded. When I asked him to please use the scat belt, he shot me a dirty look, although be begrudgingly fastened the belt while I stood there watching I’m not picking on men. Ann. Some mothers are just as guilty, but when 1 ask a woman to buckle up her child, she doesn’t get nasty and defensive. She often looks embar­ rassed. but she thanks me. It is so easy for a child to climb out of those seals and suffer a serious injury. I’m hoping that all parents who read this will be reminded how important it is to perform this simple act to protect their precious children. — Concern­ ed Grandma in Vancouver Dear Grandma: When one considers that this simple act couki prevent a serious injury, it’s hard to believe some people won’t bother to do it. I'm glad you wrote. Grandma. Your letter is sure to boost the number of those who will. He’s ready Dear Ann Landers: I've always been self­ sufficient and a loner, and was never much in­ terested in being social. During my 32 years, I have had no more than a couple dozen dates Some led to relationships, but they al) er Jed after a few months. I should tell you that I am a virgin. The last time 1 dated. 1 wanted to have sex with the lady, but when I told her I was totally inex­ perienced. she said she fell uncomfortable about teaching me. I never took her out after that. I don't want to have meaningless one-night stands or play dating games, picking up women in nightclubs or bars, but I am now ready for a serious, long-term relationship. Please tell me what to do. — San Diego Dear S.D.: There are a lot of women in San Diego who would love to meet a guy like you. Cal! up some of the women you’ve dated and re-connect. Join volunteer groups, attend church socials and put yourself out there, and I’ll bet you’ll be engaged before the year is over. Have trouble sleeping al night and don't want to get involved in a novel? ' ‘A Collection of My Favorite Gems of the Day" is the perfect bed-stand mate. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 35.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Collection, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. 111. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $6.25). Saving lungs Shelly Ma Many sizes to choose from for as low as... Ann landers for purchasing my market lamb at the Barry County Fair. Jerry Appleton Other Sizes Available 2 Column x 2 Inch Stop in our office or send your special advertisement with your payment to: J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188, Hastings. MI 49058 Dear Ann Landers: My husband and 1 are expecting our first child in a few months My husband’s parents are both chain smokers We don’t want them smoking around the baby, but my husband refuses to confront them about this. My in-laws live five hours away, and wc see them about once a month. The visits tend to last three or four days at a time, and we stay in each other’s homes. I know that secon­ dhand smoke can be very damaging to a baby’s lungs. I’ve also heard it may be con­ nected to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome I don’t know if my concerns are justified. My husband feels that no harm will be done since the visits last only a few days every month I need my husband to talk to his parents, but I don’t want to ruin the peace bet­ ween our families. What can I do? — Scared in Nebraska Dear Nebraska: You can do nothing about this problem when you are guests in your in­ laws’ home, but when they visit you. it is not unreasonable to expect them to respect your wishes I recommend the light touch Near the front door, hang a small sign saving. "You Have Just Entered a No-Smoking Zone " If they light up after seeing the sign, get serious and tell them to please step outside if they ab­ solutely must smoke. The next letter was writ­ ten by a soul mate of yours who lives tn Charlottesville. Va. Careless smokers Dear Ann Landers: Why do smokers think the world is their ashtray’’ They throw cigarette butts all over the ground outside public buildings when there are receptacles nearby. And I have never seen a car built witluiut an xshtray. yet smokers throw cigarettes out of car w indows with reckless abandon The other day. I was out on a short run with my dogs when 1 witnessed this phenomenon twice Two men were approaching me on the sidewalk. I was about 3 feet away when one man threw his still-lit cigarette directly in front of me. The second lime, we were crossing the street, and the driver of a car tossed his cigarette out the window , and it landed on my dog. This really angered me. since it could have burned my dog badly had I not noticed it. 1 then realized it could just as easily have land­ ed on a child. Now I know how simple it would be for a carele s smoker to start a fire that could destroy a whole building or an en­ tire neighborhood. — Burnt in Chariot- lesvillc. Va Dear Va I hope every smoker who read$ your letter will relate to what you have writ­ ten Any fireman will tell you that hundreds of lives arc lost every year, plus millions of dollars worth of property, because someone was careless with a cigarette Bathroom fix Dear Ann lenders: Ms husband took our 4 year old daughter on a field trip with the school Everything was fine until she had to go to the bathroom He didn’t know if he should let her go into the women's bathroom alone or if HF should take her into the men’s balhnxim with him He eventual!) asked one of the other mothers to lake her. but it made him uneasy. Now he is reluctant to take our daughter anywhere in public for an extended period of time. Any suggestions would be appreciated. — Stockton. Calif Dear Stock Some innovative places hayq "family rest rooms" to accommodate situa­ tions like yours If one is not nearby and (be child is 5 years of age or older, the father should take her to the ladies’ room while lie waits outside the door. If she is under 5. he can take her in the men’s room with him. •. An alcohol problem? How can you help yourself or someone yvw love? "Alcoholism How to Recognize It. How to Deal With 7/z Haw to Conquer It" will give you the answers. Send a self-addressed, long,business-size envelope and a check or money­ order for $3. 75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers, P.Q. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (fa Canada, send $4.55.) ■- lake Odessa NEULIS July continues to be a busy month with family and reunions galore. Class reunions are popular this month. The Lake Odessa fair is past and the Ionia Free Fair will begin this week. Another Barry County Fair has been entered in the history of more than 100 years. Depot Day comes on Saturday. This is the fifth such event designed to show the com­ munity what progress has been made at the relocated depot, thanks to work by members and the generosity of the public, which sup­ ports many of the endeavors of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. The museum will be open at 10 a.m. with exhibits of scouting awards, projects, photos from the present and years past Scouting has been in vogue since about 1910. judging by old photos which show Eddie Toreey's scouts in parades well before 1920. Giri Scouts will have their share of exhibit space. Current scout leaders, the Coddaires. are helping with posters and others items. Besides the museum exhibits, the front lawn will be a focal point, with the big lent to pro­ vide shade, a food booth, a stage on the south deck of the depot and entertainment starting in the afternoon. First, the Village of Lake Odessa will have a presention of the Janie Rodriguez Award for community service. Then the Com Cob Cloggers will entertain. They will be the first and the final entertainers for the day. Center Stage dancers will return to entertain. Wanda Degan. a dulcimer player will be featured at 3 o’clock. Charity Black will sing for half an hour at 3:45. After her segment of the program, there Wil! he a lime to honor the Lake Odessa scouts. The local Boy Scouts troop has handl­ ed the parking lot for each of the Depot Days and has loaned equipment. At 5 p.m., there will be the raffle drawing. Tickets will be sold until minutes before the drawing. Some lucky person will win a weekend for two at the Mission Point Hotel on Mackinac Island. Two other winners will take home cash prizes. This is a gala day for everyone who attends. The society will have the new dated mugs for sale indoors. The 1997 mug has a black draw­ ing on white depicting a Pere Marquette locomotive. Early years have featured a depot drawing and a caboose. The sign on the front lawn Ims been repaired and remounted by ar­ tist Jeff Sanderson. The Lakewood Class of 1967 held its 30th anniversary dinner Saturday evening at the Charlotte Country Club with more than 60 in attendance. Chairman Allen Haskin had a stock of replies to the invitation. Likely there were 44 class members present, along with many spouses and friends Several members arc now grandparents and some arc in the revolving door stage of their lives with their young adult children leaving home and then returning a time or two as their circumstances change. Vacation Bible School began at Central United Methodist Church Sunday evening with a fine attendance Half were wearing tags marked "Movers" and the others wore a "Shaker" placard Each evening had points scored for wearing a specific color. Sunday 's color was green with even the refreshments totally green. A junior girl called Ila Fay Parade which seems to have a double meaning and the puppet character is named Celly Bratc appearing in the evening service. Theme for the week is "Celebrate Jesus.” One class had decorated chairs and the youngsters wore biblical costumes and had a sleeping area such as Jesus might have experienced on the trip to the Temple at Jerusalem Music, a theme song, classroom story sessions and recreation time were other features of the week. Ten members of the Ionia CountyGenealogical Society drove to Lansing Friday to visit the Library of Michigan and its genealogy section. They were given a guided lour of the wide variety of research material available It was exciting to find newspaper articles from 60 years ago or a birth record of an ancestor from 1805 with names of her parents By midday, most of the reading machines were in use. One surprise is that the young man in charge of the floor is a Mr Riley from Hubbardston Members of the Ionia County Chapter of MARSP met Thursday at the Commission on Aging, where they were served a carnival type meal "Mr Bubbles" and sidekick were there to entertain with their balloons and their antics, along with magic tricks Mary Herbert won one of the several door prizes The next meeting will be in September, the first for the, 1997-98 year. There were eight from Lake wood area attending. •; James Eckman from California came for the 1967 class reunion. Another from a distance was Dr. Larry Brace from Illinois. He teaches pathology to medical doctors at theuniversity. He began his aurer as a nurse. Idhigh school, he was a fine tennis player. Capt. Peggy Carter Wilkins from WichitaFalls. Texas. USAF brought the morning message at Central UMC Sunday. She had at­ tended her class reunion on the previous even­ ing. She is making a visit to her parents. Nor­ ma and Perry Stowell, near Woodland. Pastor Emmen and wife Mary Kadwell are on vaca­ tion. Lay leader Von Goodemoot led the service. Hydrangea, several varieties of lilies and many ocher seasonal flowers are in bloom. Gardens are a delight to sec on the village streets. Fireflies are abundant. The petunias planted along M-50 and Jordan Lake Avenue area very showy now . Their appearance in­ dicates good care by the resident along those streets. The north end of town is abuzz with activi­ ty. The sound of hammers is ever present with roofing projects at the Garlinger. Vela and Warner homes. Wayne Curtiss has had his house painted. These events are sometimes pale in comparision to the Counter Drain pro­ ject) with its earth moving machinery working until 5 p.m. each day. Then the barricades are removed from Emerson Street and Fourth Avenue and once again vehicles may safely go through the intersection. Meantime there is frequent beeping of the machinery as it makes a backward move. One block of Emerson Street has been lined with the huge concrete pipes. During the 90-degree (and hotter) days last week, those tiles absorbed a lot of solar beat and radiated n back into the air in the evenings Some of the new catch basins are in place on Fourth Avenue, ready to catch the rivers, which course along the curb on occa­ sion. A slack of pipes has been unloaded at the. north end of Johnson Street awaiting action there. . A vote is coming to Ionia County citizens Aug. 12. The millage, that gave initial ap­ proved to the county’s 911 system expired M: the end of 1996. A method of support deemed more equitable for many is that new funding would come from a fee added to telephone­ bills. At current telephone rates, this wouldamount to about $328 per month. After all/ under the old system, a farm of 160 acres* would have only one telephone but was taxed according to property value. Calls come fromtelephones. With the current system, one has only to remember three single digits to hdp* for fire, medical or police assistance Under' the old method, to which wc likely would4 have to resort, wc had to use the listed seven' digit numbers for each of the three agencies. ■ Supporters are urging a positive vote in the’ belief that the telephone charge would bemore fair than the older millage support. ’ Sports news from the Lansing State Journal is that a new golf event will be held Thursday July 31 at Cascades Golf Club in Jackson tp memory of Gerald "Jerry" Bartlett, a Lakt Odessa native who died June 13. He had been orchestra director at East Lansing High School for 18 years and was the school’s golf coach for 11 of those years. Since then he had coached golf and taught music classes at Grand Rapids Christian High School. When he retired in 1966. he was selected regional coach of the year. At the Renigcr Invitational al MSU in Oclobcr. he was honored as golfer of the year. One fellow orchestra director said that Jerry sure helped the orchestra teachers get better at golf Funds raised from the com­ ing outing will be used by the Lake Fine Arts Camp for scholarships He was camp director: at Blue Lake for nine years after he left East Lansing. Information on the outing can be had by calling Bill Tennant at (517) 224-8159. Jacqueline Cunningham returned on Sunday ’ from two weeks at Blue Lake Fine Arts camp. Laura Poortcnga and Christy Barcroft had at- ■ tended the earlier session at the camp with : their flutes. The appearance of Maranda at the local fairgrounds last week Wednesday was an event to remember Of the crowd of about 200. nearly half were local library patrons. The group was presumed to be 98 from here. The grandstand of the fairgrounds gave a shaded place for such a large group to meet. The Lakewood News published expanded stones of the visit �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 24. 1997 — Page 11 From Time to Time... Barry County Fair By Joyce F. Weinbrecht As the Barry County Fair completes its 145th annua) fair a look hack through the yean seems appropnaic The definition of "fair*' is shown "as a special kind of gathering of people for the purpose of buying, selling and holding con­ tests It is a time for having a good time." Barry County Fair does seem to have met that criteria over the past century and onehalf The woid ‘fair" comes from the Latin word feria. meaning holiday, or feast day Fain have been held since ancient times and for many reasons In America the first documented fair was an agricultural fair in 1810. which was organized by a country gentleman El khanna Watson, and was pul on by the Berkshire Agricultural Society and was called the Berkshire Cattle Show Women took an active part in fain from this lime, sending jellies, pickles, mincemeat and other household gixxls to receive medals and prizes for the best Later side shows. Fems wheels and other machines for giving thrilling rides made their appearances Agricultural fain have done much to im* prove agriculture practices in this country, br­ inging together the best of cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, horses and other livestock, as well as garden produce and farm products. Demonstrations of the latest farm equipment and methods of farming and homemaking are part of the agricultural fain. Fain can be sponsored by county and state governments and various organizations have joined in the sponsoring fain such as agriculture colleges through Cooperative Ex­ tension Farm Bureau (organized in 1911). The Grange (1867) and 4-H (1915). Nathan Barlow In Barry County, the first officers for the Barry County Agricultural Society, organized in 1851, were Captain John Earl, president; William Brown, secretary; treasurer. Aaron Blake The price of membership in the society was SI per year. Anyone wishing to enter something for exhibi* for premiums had to join the society. This was the pnee of membership for many yean to come. The promoters did not have enough money that first year to hold a fair and put out the word that any place who could come up with $100 would be awarded the privilege of holding the first Barry County Fair. Prairieville raised the $100 and the fint fair was held there It so happened that Onn A Hughes, whose farm bordered the west side of the village, was very interested in horse racing He had built a race track and had been holding races and local festivals and entertaining circuses there for some time The entrance to the race track to be a fair grounds was from Main Street in the village near his home There is no known record of how the $100 was raised, but Mr Hughes certainly can be credited with raising a pan of it. The first fair was held on the west outskirts of the village of Fulton. Prairieville Township Barry County Courthouse built in 1849 where the fair was held several times in its beginning years. in 1851. The village was called Fulton at that time, as the name was not changed to Prairieville until Dec. 8. 1855. Prairieville Township had been a part of Barry Township until 1841 when Barry Township was divided. It was first named Spaulding Township until 1843 when it was changed to Prairieville The Barry County Fair was held in Prairieville Township, except in October of 1853 when it was held at the Barry County Courthouse with the exhibits on the lawns and in the halls of the courthouse, until 1856 when the fair was held on Oct. 8th and 9th in Prairieville. It was the practice to hold fairs in the fall after the harvest was done, and the cat­ tle and livestock were in prime shape from be­ ing on summer pastures Weather in October was a factor and was often not cooperative and the idea of moving fairs to an early lime of year was proposed. There was some dissatisfaction with holding the fair in Prairieville. The Agricultural Society felt that Prairieville wasn't centered well enough for the people of Barry County with much of the attendance at the fair coming in from outlying counties. The 1857 fair was high criticized. The judg­ ing was felt to be unfair with many exhibitors receiving blue ribbons, some for quite bad stock. The fairgrounds were overrun with young men with worthless bank bills, taking bets on the horse races and the races being manipulated to please a few. It was decided to move the fair to the county seat permanently, where it would be in a more central location and would serve the people of Barry County rather than Kalamaztxt and Allegan counties. On July 12, 1858 the Barry County Agricultural Society held its meeting where one vice president was selected to represent each township These selections were as follows: Alonzo Barnum. Woodland; Isaac Messer. Carlton; C. Hanna. Irving; I.N. Keeler. Thomapple; T. Johnson. Yankee Spr­ ings; Asa D. Rork. Rutland; Nathan Barlow. Hastings; Lorenzo Mudge. Castleton. Leander Lathrop. Maple Grove; Gilbert Striker, Baltimore; J.E. Hall. Hope; Henry Brown, Orangeville; Hiram Lewis. Prairieville; Irwin Hewitt. Barry. William Bristol. Johnstown; and Cleaveland Ellis. Assyria; J.W. Bradley was the president and R.B. Wightman was the secretary In the Aug. 19. 1858 Hastings Banner it was announced that the fair would be held on the society’s new fair ground in Hastings. The fair was held at the Barry County Courthouse that year and again the exhibits were placed on the lawn of the Courthouse Square and in the lower halls of the building. Premiums awarded at the 1858 fair included prizes for working oxen and steer, an equestrian display by young ladies and gentlemen and a plowing match for horses and oxen. The first place premium for horses and cattle was $2; hogs and sheep. $1; grain. 50 cents; vegetables. 35 cents. Prizes were of­ fered for homemade butter, clothing, sewing and samplers. These were similar to the premiums paid at Prairieville. There had been some feeling that a few peo­ ple in Prairieville had the "inside track" and were profiting unfairly from the horse races being held there and that some young men were using worthless bank bills for payment of the racing winnings. It was also felt that the awarding of premiums had been biased. By moving the fair the board felt that more fairness would result and that the people of the county would be better served. No doubt Orin C. Hughes continued to hold horse races at his track and Prairieville con­ tinued to use the grounds for circus perfor­ mances and festivals. There is a record of Spaudling and Rogers' Circus play there on Tuesday, July 22. 1856 and probably con­ tinued to do so. In 1859. it was decided to hold the fair in Hastings Township. It was to be held on the "market square." The square was leased from the corporation of the village of Hastings. Several pieces of land adjoining were soon purchased which with the Market Square, including the blocks bounded by Slate Street on the north. Market Street on the east. Center Street on the south and Benton Street on the west. Cyras Buxton was still holding a ticket for this Barry County Fair held in 1859 when Daniel Striker was secretary and Coben Balch was president. The fair was held on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30. Cyras brought the ticket to the Banner office on September. 1954. The fairgrounds was carefully planned to make it a permanent location. The race track was made from heavy timber and there was a thick growth of young tree, many of them oaks. In 1859. membership tickets were sold for $1. permitting any number of entrants to the ground and allowing articles to be entered for premium. Women were permitted to could make entnes at the fair and single women and widows could make entries at the fair at onehalf the regular price. The fair board also ruled in 1859, that no non-sweet cider or apple jack could be sold on the grounds The weather didn't cooperate very well that year. It rained and was very cool and unplea­ sant It didn't improve very much for the en­ tire week of this fair. The fair was duly held at the new fairgrounds in Hastings in I860 and 1861. However in 1862. the officers elected in 1961 declined to serve. The agricultural society BOY, Levi Jay. bom at Blodgett Hospital on July 1. 1997 at 6:36 p.m. to Nathan and Shannan (Edgel) Hull of Freeport Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs and 21 inches long. BOY, Jeff and Carmen DeGroote of Hastings are pleased to announce the birth of their se­ cond son. Tobiah Paul DeGroote Bom June 11. 1997 at 3 06 a m at Butterworth Hospital weighing 8 lbs. 20Vi inches long Tobi joins a 2 year old brother Trevor and proud grand­ parents Ernie and Darlene DeGroote. Sandy and Larry McAlary and family BOY. Luke Paul, bom on July 2 at St Lawrence Hospital to Dennis and Jodi Har wood (Giilons). weighing 8 lbs 7 ozs and 21 inches long He is welcomed home by his big sister Jena Proud grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dave Harwood of Ionia and Mr and Mrs Max Haney of Freeport Detail Map showing the fairgrounds built on Market Square. (1873) GIRL, Janellc Kayieen bom at 11 49 a m on June 15. 1997 at St Lawrence Hospital to George and Darla Montgomery of Wtuxlland Weighing 7 lbs 14 ozs and 20% m long was without officers, had no funds, no credit and so there was no fair in 1862. However, the members didn't slay discouraged for long. They met on Oct. 8. 1863 and drew up new articles which were signed by the following persons: David Robinson. William S. Goodyear. Nathan Barlow, Daniel Striker. J.P Roberts. Gilbert Striker. R.B. Wightman. S.H. Cook. H.N. Sheldon and J.N. Ladow. Copies of the new articles of association were filed with the Barry County Clerk, and in the secretary of State Agricultural Society and the Barry County Agricultural Society became a corporate body. The land for the fair grounds was already secured and was put in good condition for the next season of the fair. On June 29, 1872, two blocks west of the fair grounds were purchased from Daniel Striker giving the society a total of 18 acres. A new race track was built in 1873. It was a half-a-mile in length, was laid out and graded at the cost of $362.94. To be continued HOPE TOWNSHIP • BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of ADOPTION of ORDINANCES TO: THf MMMNTS AND MOMMY OWMM Of HOM TOWNMU9, IAMV COUNTY, MtCHIOAH, AND ANY 0TW» IHTIMITID MNOHS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Is a summary ol Ordinances, being Ordinance No. 18 and Ordinance No. 19, respectively, which were adopted by the Township Board of Hope Township at Its meeting held on July 14, 1997. ORDINANCE NO H SECTION L AMENDMENT OF SECTION 15.3.D. Section 15.3.D of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is amended to set a maximum residential density for a Planned Unit Development in the “AR” zoning district to one dwelling per two acres. SECTION II. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 17XC. Section 17 J.C of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance is amended to delete provision for clubs as a special exception use in the “AR” zoning classification. SECTION III. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 26.1. This section amends Section 26.1 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the uses permitted in the “I” zoning classification. SECTION IV. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 26.2. This section amends the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance by adding a new Section 26.2 listing uses allowed as a special exeption use in the “I” zoning classification. SECTION V. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 27.0. This section amends Section 27.0 of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance so as to make violations of the Zoning Ordinance a municipal civil infraction, to establish sanctions for violation of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and to set forth the procedure to be followed in enforcement of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance. SECTION VI. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days following publication of this Notice of Ordinance Adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ORDINANCE NO. 19 SECTION I. TITLE. This Ordinance is titled “The Hope Township Clover­ dale Lake Park Ordinance". SECTION II. DEFINITIONS. This section defines the terms ’’Cloverdale Lake Park", “Controlled Substance" and "Designated”. SECTION III. REGULATIONS. This section sets forth various regulations regarding the use of Cloverdale Lake Park in Hope Township, including, but not limited to, regulations pertaining to possession or use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances, defacing park premises, use of the park, overnight parking or storage of vehicles or other property on the park premises, disposal of litter in the park, building open or ground fires in the park, and obstruction of the park boat launch area. This section further prohibits any party, while using the Cloverdale Lake Park, to store or leave a vehicle, boat or trailer in the private drive immediately south of the park without the consent of the owner of the property on which the drive is located. SECTION IV. SANCTIONS. Violation of this Ordinance is a municipal civil infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $500 along with costs. SECTION V. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are sever­ able. SECTION VI. REPEAL. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed. SECTION VII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following publication of this Notice of Ordinance Adoption PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Hope Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of the Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of the Hope Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication Sylvia W Forster, Clerk Hope Township 5463 Wall Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2464 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 24. 1997 < < lilt' Il think < I il Hastings High hires new coaches for 1996-97 Bronco Alumni Football Center encourages WMU’s success Big expectations sometimes require major additions. The Western Michigan University football team has high hopes of returning to the top of the Mid-American Conference standings and being considered as a formidable Division I program. Athletic director Jim Weaver hired a head coach. Gary Darnell, he believes can bring the Broncos that type of recognition Dame 11 has enjoyed great success as an assistant at Notre Dame. Florida and Texas universities. Now Darnell hopes to find the same success as a head coach in Kalamazoo "like wc did at Texas" "You go to troubled programs and make them work." Darnell said. "You do what you got hired to do." Not only is WMU banking on Darnell to gel the job done, but they are building a $7 million Bronco Alumni Football Center to help in that resurgence process Of the $7 million cost for the new center. $4 million is needed in private gifts Sixty five percent of the total needed will be raised in private support and several alumni and corporations have already made leadership contributions, according to a WMU press release. The 50.000-square-foot addition will provide new locker rooms, coaches' offices, meeting rooms, training rooms, luxury boxes and other facilities. This in Weaver s words will "allow Darnell and the Bronco team to battle for the MAC." "It's a very important enhancement (and) we think that it should be an attractive setting." Weaver explains The WMU football addition was announced to a group of media members last Thursday (July 17) al a special golf outing in Three Rivers. Cameras were clicking and tape recorders were rolling as this big announcement was made. To help promote the project WMU has brought back two brown and gold legends to serve as the project's co-chairs: John Offerdahl and Bill Brown. Offerdahl is a 1990 graduate who was the team's "Most Valuable Player" in 1984 and 1985. He then went onto fame in the National Football League, being named as an All Pro linebacker five times as a mainstay on the Miami Dolphins defense. Offerdahl feels that the center is a sound investment for the future of the program. "Everyone whe’s ever worn a Bronco icrsey or been a fan of our Bronco football team is going to want to support this project." Offerdahl said. "This is going to be a team effort." Brown, who now lives in Chicago, was WMU's football "MVP" in 1952 and graduated from the school a year later. He is also excited about what the center could mean to the program's past and present. "With this addition, we get a first-class football center and still keep all the best memories and tradition of 60 years of Bronco football at Waldo Stadium," Brown added Darnell states that this addition is "an absolute must for the development of our program" and (hat it will benefit his coaching staff because “its offices will be located in Waldo Stadium, close to the centralized weight, training, locker room and meeting facilities." The drcam here is all of these extras hopefully will make the Broncos 1. A MAC champion and/or 2. A Top 20 program. The last conference football championship for WMU came in 1988 (the Mulhearn, Bemos. Johnson. Crews. Haverdink. Smeenge. Davis. Hutchins and Kimbrough team). Additional buildings may not necessarily guarantee championships, but the strategy here is that the Bronco Alumni Football Center will help to bring in fans and champion-caliber players to make this dream even more possible. Talent, determination and dedication are the key ingredients to any winning season, but these days facilities are also needed to bring in those special athletes who have those special trails So. will a new Bronco Alumni Football Center mean additional Bronco wins on a sunny Saturday afternoon? As Darnell said: "there's no good reason why il shouldn't." • Coleman a Piston possibility: Word comes from Detroit that Derrick Coleman. 30. would like a chance to play in his Motor City hometown. Coleman a 6-10, 260-pound forward has always had the talent, but some connected with the NBA have questioned his drive. In five years, he has averaged close to 20 points with the New Jersey Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers and averaged 18.1 points and 10 rebounds a season ago. His roles as a Piston would probably alter from his previous assignments. My opinion, go for it Detroit, even if Otis Thorpe. Grant Long and Randolph Childress are lost in the process. Coming back to Detroit is just what Coleman needs (a la T. Mills) and is also whal the Pistons need. • All-Stars Gear Up: The 17th annual M.H.S.F.C.A. All-Star Football Game will be played on Saturday, Aug. 2 at Spartan Stadium on the Michigan Stale University campus. Game lime is 1:30 p.m. Named to the West squad arc Forest Hills Central's linebacker Jeff Stewart. Battle Creek Central's runningback Robbie Crockett. Jackson Lumen Christi's quarterback Herb Brogan. Battle Creek Lakeview s linebacker Malt Dawes and Byron Center’s offensive guard Matt Czapek. Tickets are $7 at the gate. To purchase tickets through the mail send $5 per ticket with checks made out to M.H.S.F.C.A The tickets should be ordered through Mr. Jim Clawson, 21681 Thorofare. Grosse lie MI. 48138. • Happy Birthday Perry: Perry Hardin one of the greatest photographers in West Michigan turns 33 next Monday. His contributions to the sports pages are immeasurable and his periodical advice on sports topics (such as Summerfest 3-on-3) is greatly appreciated. Thanks for all you've done Perry and here's hoping that No. 33 is New to the positions, bui not necessarily new to the programs. Two varsity head coaches were hired by Hastings High Schoo! last week, according to Athletic Director Tim Johnston, and both already have vast knowledge of the roles thai they are filling. Dennis Argctsinger. who served as the assistant soccer coach under Doug Mepham last year, is now the new boys' varsity soccer coach. And Bruce Krueger, who was the junior varsity golf coach and served as Ed vonderHoffs assistant, takes over the position of boys' varsity golf coach The Saxons' soccer team, according to their new coach, is deep in talent and deep in enthusiasm. "I am real excited with the group that we have coming back.” Argctsinger explained. "If we arc to do it (contend for a league crown), we will probably do it this year They have the heart, the will and the desire They're a great bunch of guys." Of course a first-place finish will be no cakewalk in the very challenging O-K White soccer season. In 1996, the Hastings' hooters placed third in the league, but were in the title chase until the last few matches. In 1997, Argctsinger hopes that additional work lifting weights (for strength and quickness) as well as additional lime practicing the game's skills will make the difference. "I am an attacking coach... attack, attack. attack. Argctsinger said "You can not wsn games without scoring goals The enure team will be on the attack and that will be my philosophy " This will be Argctsinger's 19th year as a soccer co'^h. a resume that includes work al Kansas Newman College, a onc-ycar assignment with the professional Wichita Blue learn and the K-l-C-K-S Force A.A U soccer club During his years with the K-lC-K-S. the 19 and under travel team captured two A. AU championships Argctsinger * soccer positions m the other programs forced him to leave his hometown of Hastings in 1972 He says his return to the area has been quite enjoyable, thanks in part to the backing he has received from some of the soccer parents "Il just look me 25 years to come back." Argctsinger said "I'm happy that we have developed a lot of trust, they've been real supportive " Krueger, a counselor who has worked in Hastings Schools since 1976, spent one season with vonderHoff studying the current direction of the Saxon golf program. For two straight years. Hastings has qualified for the Class B girls championships. Krueger certainly would like for his boys' squad to swing toward that same direction. "Il's definitely a goal; girls golf is very competitive and so is the boys." Krueger said. "I anticipate a lot of boys to come out and I hope lhal they all can have fun." Three lop scorers graduated from last fall's team, but Kruegcr still has a talented group with players like Steve Obreiter. Don Smith and Adam Gee leading the charge. With five tournaments before the school year officially opens, the new golf coach knows that a good start is critical to having a successful overall campaign. "I definitely want to work with the kids on their games, on the range and on ftfe chipping green." Krueger explained. Krueger will also have the help of Hastings Country Club professional Jay Kinsey and Dennis O'Mara, who will serve as the junior varsity coach. This will be the first year that the Saxon program has had a paid JV coach who will be in charge of a program that will play a full schedule of matches in (he O-K Spectrum league. . "This will give more kids a chance^at competitive experiences," Krueger said. Other New Coaches Julie VanDiver returns to the vanity girts' tennis post after taking a years leave. Scott Allan heads the girls junior varsity basketball program. Steve Kaiser will guide the ninth grade basketball program. Use Bowman is new to the position of junior varsity soccer coach. Brian Leatherman brings some 25 years of experience to the freshman football squad and Marsh Evans will handle the duties of freshman football coach in other coaching moves announced by Johnston last week. Cowgirls, cowboys compete to audiences delight The County Fair Rodeo did not disappoint area cowgirls and cowboys last Wednesday al the Barry County Fair. In fact, the Pro Rodeo Association event was such a hit that it dazzled large crowds twice during the day. An afternoon show was held in the sunny grandstand area to kick off the fun and a night-time event was staged a few hours after the first event had concluded. The rodeo show included cowgirls barrel racing, bareback bronc riding, bull riding, stunt riding, steer wrestling, calf roping and team roping. Action in the barrel racing shows proved to be quite competitive, the calf roping programs had many legs to be tied and some very big bulls kept the cowboys bucking for their points. One of the highlights to the stunt riding maneuvers was a trick that required a cowgirl to stand on the backs of not just one. but two galloping horses. Participants from all over the United States competed and a few record setting times were achieved to the audiences' delight. The rodeo clown provided the grandstand crowd with a few laughs proclaiming one on-looker with this simple, but straight to the point, statement: "He's quite the character." The ultimate goal on the rodeo circuit is to capture a world championship and one of the best yet. Talk to you soon. Riding a bull takes a lot of concentration — and a very hard head — as this cowboy certainly understands. (Photo by Perry Hardin) This cowgirl, and her horse, do some quick thinking to get by one barrel in last Wednesday s rodeo show. (Photo by Perry Hardin) possibly hold the title of World Champion All-Around Cowboy. The Barry County Fair event is just one of many competitions during the very active summer season. Travel logs for cowboys and cowgirls can include some 75.000 miles by the time the campaign concludes with trips all over the United States. One foot on one horse and the other foot on another is this cowgirls trick displayed at the Barry County Fair's rodeo. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings High seeks JV tennis coach John Offerdahl and Bill Brown are serving as co-chairs for the Waldo Stadium football project. Here, the two Bronco legends answer questions as WMU Foundation president Keith Pretty looks on. The Bronco Alumni Football Center is the recent addition to Waldo Stadium which opened in 1939. the same year the Hilitoppers became the Broncos. (Photo provided) Hastings High School is in search for a new junior varsity tennis coach for the fall season. according to Athletic Director Tim Johnston. All interested applicants should send a letter to Johnston at 520 W. South St.. Hastings MI. 49058. Deadline to apply for the position is Aug. I The starting date will be Aug 11. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 24. 1997 — Page 13 Buzz Youngs Classic hits the Hastings County Club links on Aug. 2 Around Traci Lyons wins at Kalamazoo; Bush takes second at Berlin • Moving up Following a fourth place finish in the *<umited Late Model feature the previous 'week. Delton Brandon Lyons ride on Saturday at the Kalamazoo Speedway was an •even smoother one Lyons, currently 16th in the point Standings. certainly had the car to beat .Taking the lead on lap No 4, the lixral driver never gave it up and earned a well-deserved 40-lap triumph Gabc High, also of Delton, was one of the challengers to Lyons in the Limited Late Model finale High. 15th in points, finished 13th in the feature race after placing an impressive second in his heat event. In (he factory stock competitions. Barry j^ounty placed three drivers in the top 14. Hastings Brad Shcllcnbargcr. 21st in Syints. was eighth in the feature. Gun Lake's Sibhn TerMecr wound up 10th and S&iddlcvillc's Brian Bcrgakker finished in the ££<th position. Shcllcnbargcr. after taking a 0?>urth in his heat race had to compete in a ^Sjowcr car in the feature event due to some altercation problems. The finishes Saturday EBcrgakker in 15th in the point standings. Meer is now 19th overall and llenbarger is 21 st. r *« Ron Finkbcincr. also of Middleville, had a f Wong heat race in the Super Late Models to L finish third. In the 100-lap feature .Tinkbeiner rode his car to an 18th place. ; BERLIN RACEWAY " Hastings Joe Bush pushed eventual winner K*Ken Warner for first place honors, but ended second by two car lengths in the 40-iap pr jLalc Model Slock car feature. & • Bush's second place finish, however, gsve 7* him 471 points for the season placing him ;• fourth behind Tim DeVos (562). Warner J<494) and Gun Lake's Bob Holley (476). •; Holley. the fastest qualifyer in the 72-drivcr •Z field in 15.534. wound up No. 4 in last •^Saturday's show. A giant fireworks display will brighten the Consistency was always a trademark of the late Buzz Youngs. Consistent acts of kindness, consistent coverage of Barry County sports and consistent work to unsure that area kids would have the opportunity to enjoy sports almost as much as he did "The most important thing ’. Buzz was there for every single game." longtime Saxon booster Mike Murphy said "He was very active and very sincere That was really his whole life " This summer the annual Hastings Athletic Boosters Golt Tournament takes on a new name, the Buzz Youngs Classic. The event takes place al the Hastings Country Club on Saturday. Aug 2 Make sure you sign-up for the tournament which opens with an 8 a m. shot-gun start. The four person. 18-hole scramble, sponsored by the Hastings Athletic Boosters, requires a $60 fee per participant. skies near Berlin this Saturday A triple headed card of Late Model Stocks. Super Slocks and Sportsmans will run as well. Practice is at 2 p.m.. time trials are set for 4 p.m. and the first preliminary event is sclicdukd for 7 p.m. GALESBURG SPEEDWAY Barry County was well-repre«cnted in Galesburg last weekend as Gab*. High took eighth place. Delton's Chad Lyons finished 11 th and Hastings' Shane Kurt placed 17th in the Enduro class. Shane's twin brother. Shanon, also took a spin in the family car to help add some extra support. High said the action wa> a bit challenging during the Sunday event. "Il was a good finish (but) it was really a rough race." High explained. "There was a lot of smashing and banging going on." The next Enduro race at Galesburg is on Aug 10. WORLD SERIES OF OFF-ROAD RACING Scott Douglas powered his way to the front to win the Class 4 race on Saturday in Lake Geneva. Wise, and then managed to grab the lead and take his second victory of the weekend on Sunday. In the Women's Unlimited Buggy class. Garden City's Tracy Crump was second behind Port Washingston's Paula St. Peter. GUERRERO CHATS ABOUT CHARLOTTE Pennzoil Pagan driver Robert Guerrero likes his chances at the Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend and enter Saturday’s Vision Arc 500 in seventh place in the pr.int standings. "I've heard from the NASCAR guys (hat the track is a lot nicer than the one in Texas," Guerrero said. "I think tha »nc biggest problem for our cars may be the bumps in turn four. They don't seem to be a big deal for the stock cars, but those cars arc obviously a lot different than ours." Athletic booster Tom Warner and Hastings High athletic director Tim Johnston head this summer's Buzz Youngs Classic to be held Aug. 2 at H.C.C. Cash prizes arc $200 for first place, $100 for second. $100 for third and $40 for tenth place. Holc-in-One prizes from Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth. Dodge-Jeep and Eagle consist of a onc-year lease on a 199^ Jeep Wrangler. Door prizes include a color television set., a Shop Vac. an Hastings It's difficult to find photos or stories about Buzz Youngs, but Buzz certainly wrote many stories and took many photos of the athletes at Hastings High and in Barry County. Buzz was a very kind man, he was always on the player's side" -Lew Lang Motocross! High School Century Pass, four tickets to a Michigan Battle Cat contest, coolers, golf accessories, golf passes from area courses and gift certificates. For reservations call the Hastings Country Club at (616)945-2756. A 1966 graduate from Hastings High. Mike Murphy said Young's positive outlook on life, and sports, was meaningful to many. "When 1 played here, he had nothing but positive things to say about Hastings sports." Mike Murphy said. "He would mention the names of all of the individuals, lineman as well as backs. "Buzz was a very kind man; lie was always on the players' side." Lang said. "He was very kind to everybody, the coaches and the pUyen" Lang moved to Hastings three years after Youngs did and the two sports enthusiasts lived just a few doors down from each other. A basketball, baseball and football standout at Slate High (Kalamazoo) and WMU. Lang has always fell right al home in Hastings with people like Buzz in his comer. Lang even participated in a few of the Saxon sports golf outings. As long-time friend and co-worker at J-Ad Graphics Hal Buergc implies: Youngs is Saxon sports. "Buzz helped a lot; He sponsored it. publicized it and played in it." Buergc said. "He loved kids and did everything to help kids. He was a great supporter and he never criticized anybody." The world of high school athletics has changed drastically in current limes with more money required for things such as equipment, uniforms and means of transportation The Buzz Youngs Classic will help to raise the funds that arc needed to support the Hastings High sports teams. As Mike Murphy states: "It's much more demanding now for both males and females." 2 Golfers s Q 1o THURSDAY 9:30 a.m. Scramble Of course, you didn't need to be a graduate of Hastings High to realize the special qualities, or efforts, of Youngs. Lew Lang, a three-sport Hall of Fame star at Western Michigan University, found Youngs' positive nature to be something quite special after he moved here from Kalamazoo GL’N RIDGE GOLF COURSE 94H-8366 CITY of HASTINGS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 4,1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan The purpose of the hearing is for the Planning Commission to consider an application and review the site plan for a Special Land Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast at 127 East Grand (see map below) in accordance with Section 3.160(8) of the City of Hastings Zoning Ordinance Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 QUESTION #17 How many bulbs light up scoreboard These lour young speed racers receive instructional tips before going out onto the course during last Thursday night's Motocross event at the Barry County Fair. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Don Wiersma flies high into the sky during his nde in the Motocross ezent last Thursday in the grandstands. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil Manshum Hastings City Clerk WEST ' WALNUT 1 •ELEMENTARY | & Here's hoping that this question will ** light a spark in (he noggin of baseball fans throughout Barry County The 17th question in our West *; Michigan Whitecaps trivia contest is as - follows How many light bulbs arc there in the Centerfield scoreboard matnx center'’ Do you know the answer; if you do tell us and win four free tickets to an upcoming Whitecaps contest. Contact Jim Jensen at the J-Ad Graphics office at 945-9554 Best of luck; now let's play ball CENTRAL SQHOQL | Football & Cheerleading Sign-Ups Saturday, July 26 1997 • 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Hastings Middle School Practice Field — Sign-Up Fee for Football & Cheerleading - $35.00 Per Child — ••Thfc fee includes your child's jersey or cheerleading shirt** JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Discounts available for additional children is open to all children who will be in grades 3rd thru 7th for the 1997-98 school year. A parent must be present at sign-up Required Equipment: Football - Helmet. Shoulder Pads. Pant Pads & Practice Pants Cheerleading - Navy Pleated Came Skirt & Pom Pons. For more information on our program or practice schedules call: Charles Rambln. Vice President 945-9844 or laney Donnlnl. Secretary 948-2916 W MAEISON ST ST. EAST �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 24. 1997 Crowley leads Lakers to top five national finish The be si in Michigan thanks to the big contributions from a local basketball standout The Western Lakers ll-and*under girls basketball team went 7-2 al the A.A.U. National Championship July 4-12 in Minneapolis and Middleville's Leslie Crowley was a major force behind her team's success Crowley averaged 16 points. 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, including many impressive scoring streaks. Last year's Knight of Columbus international free throw accuracy champion (25-of-25 at a state competition). Crowley scored in double figures in every game, but one and had four games of 20 points or more She managed two impressive "double­ double" contests versus the California Starletts (20 points and 14 rebounds) and lIk Metro Liberty Belles (20 points. 13 rebounds). There were 700 teams nationwide in the ll-and-under girls age division and 60 qualified for the National Championship. The Lakers' top five finish was the highest of any team representing the "Great Lakes" in any age group this year. Il was the best finish of any Michigan team in most recent A Al1, summer tournaments. Other state teams in playoff contention this year included the sixth place Flint Swish and the Mid-Michigan Cagcrs. who also placed amongst the top 16 teams in their age division The 1-akcrs went undefeated in pool play, opening with a 60-35 triumph over Vaught's Magic (MO ). a team ranked No. 3 in the nation last year Other Lakers victories came against the North Kentucky Swoosh (55-10) and the Kansas Belles (43-34). A spot in the Sweet 16 was accomplished when the Lakers scored two more wins against the Anzona Elite (58-42) and the Tennessee Jammers (50-37). Next up were the California Starletts. who ended up beating their opponents by an average of 40 points per game during the tournament The Lakers fought hard and trailed by only four points in the fourth quarter, but the Starletts eventually escaped with a 51-41 win. The Starletts wound up second in the tournament behind the champion New Jersey Hawks' squad. To close out their outstanding run. the Lakers posted wins over New York's Metro Liberty Belles (47-35) and the West Virginia Tornadoes (51-40) before finally losing to the Oklahoma Uhimates (48-36) in the double elimination A.A.U. event. To tunc up for the A.A.U. championship, the Western Lakers won the Heart of America Tournament of Champions June 14-16 in Springfield. MO. The Lakers posted wins over the Arkansas Mavericks Heavy haul... (42-36). the Lourdes Crusaders from Ozark Valley (55-38). the Tennessee Team Pride (62-37» and the Dayton Lady Hixipstcrs (51­ 39). The local team did loose once in pool play to Vaught's Magic (49-39). but came back to avenge (hat defeat in the championship game 44-27. Crowleyn averaged 14 points dunng the Heart of America tournament including a 20point effort against the Arkansas Mavericks. Not only did she lead the Lakers in scoring, but Crowley also 'opped the squad in rebounds (4.0 per game) and was second in assists (3.0) Crowley. 12. is one of three sisters who play basketball Her older sister. Jessica, is an A.A.U. player with national experience and will be a sophomore at Middleville High this fall. Younger sister Kelsy also looks forward to her shot at the hiMips Rod Foster, a regional champion, competes in the 6,200 pound class at last Friday's Tractor Pull event at the Barry County Fair. Foster, and his Simply Red vehicle, pulled in an effort of 288.10 on this attempt. Competitions were held for modifieds, super stocks and twowheel drives in the National Tractor Pulling Association show. Ready to swing... The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing swings into the Rivnr Bend Golf Course on Wednesday, July 30. The tournament is already a sell out, tor a second consecutive year, and some teams had to be turned away. Remember to sign your team up early in 1998. This year's Chamber Golt Committee includes Dixie Stadel-Manshum (Executive Director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce), Bill Love (J-Ad Graphics). Steve Wales (FlexFab). Steve Steward (Hastings Press), Jim Gray (Floor Style Products), Patrick Buckland (Buckland Insurance), Bob Vroman (Hastings Crysler), Tammy Daniels (Coleman Agency) and Lora Bowen (Manpower). Also pictured is Denny Storrs, owner of the River Bend Golf Course. 3-oii-3 hoop details told for Summerfest As a member of the Western Lakers A.A.U. team. Leslie Crowley has scored in bunches in two successful tournament stints. (Photo provided) MM Hastings Men’s Softball League Red Dtvision Carpenter Plumbing....................................... 10-1 Hastings Chrysler.............................................9-1 TNR ................................................................4-5 Olde Towne Tavern (Black).......................... 3-5 Blue Division Olde Towne Tavern (Mad Dawgs)............ 10-2 Jarman Construction........................................ 5-4 Hastings Mutual................................................5-5 Sanitary Service................................................0-7 Green Divbion Pennington Construction................................ 8-6 Rudd's No Preference..................................... 5-7 Ampro...................................................................2-8 Bill's Safety Service...................................... 0-10 Home Run Leaders M. Latonski 16. T Lyon 15. B Tingley 13. B Madden 12. G. Davis 10 Last Weeks Results Ampro 11. Bills 1; Pennington 10. Ampro 7; Rudd's 13. Pennington 12; Mutual 18. Bilb 6; Mutual 7. Pennington 0; Pennington 16. Sanitary 2: OTT (Black) 18. Rudd's 14; Carpenters 15. Chrysler 5; Carpenters 24. Bill's 1 Next Week’s Games Wednesday. July 23 — 6:30. TNR vs. Jar man Const.; 7:30. Sanitary vs. Jarman Con­ st.; 8:30. Sanitary vs. Ampro. Thursday, July 24 — 6:30, Mutual vs. Sanitary; 7:30. Mad Dawgs vs. Sanitary; 8:30. Bill's vs. Ampro Friday. July 25 - 6:30. OTT (Black) vs Bill's; 7:30. Carpenters vs. Rudd's; 8:30. Chrysler vs. TNR Divisions: m IS and above ; Giris 15 and above • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from citizens interes­ ted in serving on the Barry County Transit Board. Applications can be obtained at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor, Courthouse. Hastings, Ml, and must be returned by Monday, August 4,1997. WANTED AFFORDABLE SERVICES For NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP____ Warehouse Position Afternoons, nights & some weekends. Starting pay S6.00 per hour. Apply in person at SENIORS In the Privacy of Your Own Home Barry County Lumber David W. Clagen. Attorney at Law No phone calls please. 225 Industrial Park Drive. Hastings Softball tourney part of Summerfest It's just a month away, so make sure you get your team signed up. The Aug. 22-24 Summerfest Softball Tournament is coming to the Fish Hatchery Park. Games will be played for both men and women. If you have questions concerning this year's tournament, contact Robert Madden at (616) 945-0658 945-0758 PUBLIC HEARING NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS JULY 31,1997 • 7:00 p.m. I m ON SITE N • —’Auctions1----- MOPE TOWNIHIP HAU ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to consider the request by Joseph W Covey for a Special Exception Use permit for a family business retail-mail order, selling clothing, shoes, leweiry, toys, sporting goods, pet and fish supplies, appliances, ftsh farm on the property al 7901 Gurd Road in Section 24 ol Hope Township. Barry County, Michigan The application, legal descnption and map may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9 a m to 12 noon and 1 p m to 3 p m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S Wan Lake Road on M-43 Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted matenal being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the bearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone numbe* listed below Sylvia W Forster Hope Township Clerk 5463 S Will La*e Hoad. Hastings. Ml 49056 • (616) 948-2464 Community College Student for part-time LEGAL Calling all basketball junkies, young or old, male or female. The Hastings Summerfest 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament happens on Saturday. Aug. 23 in Fish Hatchery Park. Teams should check in al 7:30 a.m. as the tournament will officially start play at 8 a.m. Captains will be notified the week prior on opening game opponents and times and schedules will be printed in the Aug. 21 Hastings Banner. Cost per team of three or five players is $35 and checks should be made payable to Hastings Summerfest. Registration forms and or payments can be handled at the J-Ad Graphics office at 1952 N. Broadway (sec Jim Jensen for questions or other information) or the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office at 118 E. Court. Deadline to enter is 5 p.m. on Aug. 15. Divisions consist of Boys 13-15. Boys 16 and above and Girls 16 and above. If enough teams sign-up for the Boys 16 and above who prefer to have two divisions (depending on level of skills), the double elimination tournament will have Blue and Gold divisions. Games will be played to 21 and players will be expected to officiate their own contests. So gel your entry forms in as soon as possible to join in on (he fun. See you at Summerfest. l rIR Rial I st.ilc RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES JULY 25 - AUG. 3 Proc “1065 On-S'te Les July 29* 4 PM 1621 N Jefson Hastings • iGOts’ • 30’ ’BA OPEN HOUSE Tues OTHER PROPERTIES TO INCLUDE: Absolute July 22 • 4 • 5 PV (2) Beautiful Lots Bq Rap-3$ • 2 none* *4* • AtiMuie White Pqecm • Home. Battle Creek uie R*ome Kaiamano • Abs>uie Chalet Bangor• (3) Homes Sagraw • a: |■ J? jT’gexts Tn-Levei Home Marcetus u 24 HR Apply for our two-week nursing assistant training course. You will be eligible for hire on day three of our class, and begin earning an hourly rate of $6 81 per hour. Upon receiving your stale certification, your hourly rate will increase to $7.41. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested ir. the health care field. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits. Classes start August 11 and end August 26. The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00 a m. until 4:00 p.m. and the last five days of class will be from 6.30 a.m to 2:30 p.m. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor before August 6. 1997 between 800 a m. ano 4 30 p m . Monday through Friday to fill out an application. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calls, please. ^ornapple AUCTI0!i HOTLINE 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E O E Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history. /y* call for same-day approval. CommonPoint Mortgage CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 CREDIT PROBLEMS UNDERSTOOD FREE APPLICATION IT PHOM $10,000 $30,000 $80,000 $ 88 -mo $?G5 'mo $707 /mo �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 24. 1997 — Page 15 Fair week ends with t feelings of “SUCCESS” Nothing compares to knowing that your a winner! Elena Mellen wau this years Reserve Champion Showman and received this silver platter donated by Art Meade, who was there to congratulate her personally. Only a few showmen ever make it into the Show of Champions at the Barry County Fair. It is truly an honor to participate. Imagine being the winner of such a contest. The 1997 Champion Showman is Mike Terpening there to congratulate him on Saturday were Sue Haskin President of the 4-H Advisory Council, and Barb Wright of the Hastings Exchange Club. The plaque that Barb is holding is part of the Dwight Newton Award, and will hang in the 4-H Office. Mike will also receive a savings bond as part of that award. Fair week came to an end with an Awards Celebration sponsored by J-Ad Graphics. There was ice-cream and toppings for all to enjoy and recognition tor all of the hard work preparing projects tor the 1997 fair. These young ladies helped to scoop up ice-cream for fellow 4-H families. i A LEGAL NOTICES: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY Project Not 11516. 11120-002 ond 11300 Michigan NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONDUCT PUBLIC SCOPING MEETINGS AND SITE VISITS (July 15 1997) - Tho Federal Energy Regulatory Commimon (EERC or the Commission) will hold public and agency scoping mooting* on July 28. 1997 lor preparation of a Multiple Project Environmental Assessment (MPEA) under the National En­ vironmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the itsuance of original licenses for the Irving. Middleville, and LoBarge Protect Not 11516 11120 002 and 11300 The throe projoctt ore located on the Thomapple River in Borry and Kent Counties. Michigan. Scoping Meeting* FERC staff will conduct one agency tcopmg meeting and one public meeting. Tho agency scop­ ing meeting will locut on retource agency and non-governmental organization (NGO) concern* while the public tcopmg meeting* ore primarily for public input All interested individual*, organiza­ tion*. ond agencies ore invited to attend one or both of the meeting*, and assist tho staff in identi­ fying the scope of tho environmental issue* Shot should be analyzed in the MPEA Tho times ond location* of these meeting* ore as follows Agency Scoping Meeting Tuesday July 29, 1997 I 00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. Caledonia Towrfthip Holl 250 Maple Street Colodoma Ml 49316 Public Scoping Meeting Tuesday July 29 1997 7 00 p.m. to 10 00 p.m Caledonia Township Hall 250 Maple Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 To help focus discussions, a scoping document (Revised Scoping Document 1 including oil three projects) outlining sub|oct areas to be addressed ot the meeting will be distributed by mail to the parties on the FERC mailing list. Copies of the Revised Scoping Document 1 will also be available at the scoping meetings. Site Visits Site visits will be held ot rhe three projects, anyone with questions regarding the site visits should contact the appropriate contact person below All participants must furnish their own transportation The date and time of the site visits are as follows DATE TIME Monday July 28 1997 1 00 pm PROJECTS Irving. Middleville and LaBarge CONTACT Bob Evan* Commonwealth Power (5T7) 676 0700 All participants should meet at the Caledonia Township Holl 250 Maple Street Caledonia Michigan 49316 Objectives At the scoping meeting* the staff will (I) sum­ marize the environmental issues tentatively iden titled lor analysis in the planned MPEA. (2) solicit from the meeting participants all available infor­ mation. especially quant.liable data on the resources at issue. (3) encourage statements Irom experts and the public on issues that should be analyzed m the MPEA including viewpoints in op­ position to or in support of the staff s preliminary views (4) determine the relative depth of analysis for issues to be addressed in the MPEA and (5) identify resource issues that are of lesser impor tone* and therefore do not require detailed analysis Procedures The meetings will be recorded by a stenographer and will become part of the formal record of the Commission proceeding on the pro­ jects under consideration Individuals presenting statements at the meetings will be asked to sign in before the meeting starts ond to clearly identify themselves for the record. Speaking time for at tendee* at the evening meetings will be determin ed before the meeting based on the number ol person* wishing to speak and the approximate amount of time available for the session All speakers will be provided at least 5 minutes to present their views Individual* organization* and agencies with environmental expertise ond concerns are en couroged to attend the meetings and to assist the staff in defining and clarifying the issues to be ad dfWssed m the MPEA Person* choosing not to speak at the meetings bet who have views on the issues moy submit written statements for inclusion in the public r<to«d ot the meeting In addition written scoping comments may be filed with the Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First Street N.E . Washington DC 20426. All such filing* should conform with the requirement* outlined in detail in Revised Scoping Document 1 For further information, please contact Sue Cielmski at (202) 219 2942 L4I* 0 Coshell Secretory <7-24) TALKS, continued from page I WORE TOWNSHIP Rwdar Beard Meetto« July 14. 1997 — 7:M p.m. Call to order ond Pledge to the Flog. Woods. Adams. Forster. Whitaker and Albert ond 19 citizens present. Approved agenda June minutes, ond July bills Received correspondence committee ond treasurer's reports Approved Ordinances for Pork Rules and changes to tho Zoning Ordinance pointing at now ond old hall, cemetery rules, ovettrough for garage. table for office; lot line markers, cutting trees along south drive at hall Adjournment at 9:15 p.m. Sylvia W. Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patricia Albert. Supervisor (7/24) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE TMS FMM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMP­ TWIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR TWAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGC SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by STEVEN D. SMITH and JEANNIE K. SMITH, husband ond wife (Original Mortgagors) to GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN, (f/k/n fae*U*M Bancos?, aFederal Savings Bank). Mortgage*, dated June 28. 1994 ond recorded on July 1. 1994 in Libor 609 on Page 88. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo ot tho date hereof the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Three and 66/100 dollars (136.193.66). including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under tho power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged promises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan ot 1:00 o'clock P.M. on September 4. 1997. Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County Michigan, and ore described os A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1 /4 of Section 15. Town I North. Range 8 West, described as Beginning ot a point on the East line of said Section 15. which lies South 862.68 feet from the East 1/4 post of said Section, thence West at right angles with said East lines 328.50 feet, thence South parallel with said East line to the South line of the North I /2 of the Southeast 1 4 of said Section 15. thence Easterly along said South line to said East line of Sectinn 15. thence North along said East line 463.42 feet to the place of beginning. Johnstown Township. Barry County Michigon. The redemption period shall be 12 monlh(s) from the dale of such sole. Dated: July 24 1997 GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Attorneys for GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN Trott < Trott. P.C. 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File *97075232 (8 21) feidyTttyfttdbwTitaiOHCii? MSwWlitiMpI Donate your used car to the National Kidney foundation Kidney Can Program Call 1-800-488-CARS }Wf National Kidney Foundation' | The temperatures were HOT on Saturday, and the ice cream that followed this years Award Celebration sure did hit the spot to this fairgoer. Two accused of spitting in food at local eatery He said Wal-Mart is the first township customer to ask for both sewer and waler since the agreement was made in 1992, through Flexfab Horizons and Hastings Fiberglass get city sewer and waler now. The Flexfab factory now is seeking extension of city waler. "We're out here to be good neighbors, but I don't see us renegotiating a contract just when we've gotten our first customer (since the agreement in *92)," Edwards said. Though the city has no water agreement with Rutland, the supervisor says the city set precedent by allowing Star Elementary School to get it at double the rates for city customers. So Rutland is seeking a comprehensive water agreement for the double rates for wa­ ter. "They (the city) gave double rates to the school, but won't give double rates to Wal- Mart." Edwards said. "They say it’s not enough.” Cruttendcn said Hastings Township offi­ cials agree with Rutland's position. She said the city set precedents with the 1992 agree­ ment and with the hookup for Star School, and must honor the agreement. She added that Hastings Township has in­ terest in the negotiations this afternoon be­ cause of the situation with the MDOT garage and "any precedent set by Rutland probably will affect us." Penrod last week proposed that representa­ tives from the three units meet because a policy to cover all future situations would be much better than having to negotiate con­ stantly. "We'd like to cover every situation so we can agree as customers hook up and not de­ bate every time someone wants utility ser­ vice." Penrod said. "That's what we'd like to accomplish.” One man has pleaded guilly and another has been arrested after they were accused of spitting into customers’ food when they were employed fry Elias Brothers of Hastings. Michigan State Police troopers said Richard K. Fogel, 26. and a 20-year-old Hastings man had been fired from the restau­ rant for unrelated offenses. Fogel pleaded guilty July 15 to one count of selling diseased provisions. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dismissed a second count on the same charge. The other suspect was questioned by troopers last Thursday and troopers were seeking two counts against him of selling diseased provisions. Two witnesses, one a former service man­ ager, told troopers they had worked at Elias Brothers in 1996. The service manager had quit, citing a lack of response by supervisors to her complaint. The service manager told troopers she was aware of three occasions in which Fogel, the former night manager, and the other suspect, a former cook, had spit in food served to po­ lice officers. She said when she confronted the 20-year-old. he and Fogel bragged about the spitting. The other witness, a former cook, said he saw Fogel spit into food being prepared for troopers in the middle of January. 1996. He said he did not speak to management, fearing he would be fired for turning in a manager. The cook said he saw Fogel spit into food ordered by a former employee al the end of May or early June 1996. He said he then spoke to Campbell, who he said refused to believe him. saying that such a thing could­ n't happen in his restaurant. He said Camp­ bell later told him of his discussion of the incident with Fogel. Campbell said Fogel told him the witness couldn't be trusted be­ cause he was having personal problems, which the witness told Campbell were false. The witness said he was then not allowed to work a shift or day that Fogel was on and was demoted from cook to dishwasher. He said he spoke with the other witnesses and then they decided to contact police. DIETARY ASSISTANT Part-Time Dietary Assistant position at our 138 bed county medical care facility. Includes various shifts and some week­ ends. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits. Wages start at S6.61 per hour, or greater based on experience. No experience necessary, will tram. Apply in person Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m No phone calls please. cQiornapplc 3 American Legion officers elected Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 Hostings, officers for 1997-1998 ore pictured, (front row. seoted from left) Glenn Ainslie, chaplain; V. Harry Adrounie, judge advocate; R. Phillip Hilson, service officer; Don Drewel. com­ mander; Larry Morcusse, sgf. ol arms; William Womer, second vice commander; Steve DeBoer, first vice commander; Ken Kuempel, adjutant; and Larry Kidder, historian. Missing from picture is John Neff, house committee chairman. Subscribe TODAY! ★ 945-9554 The Hastings Banner ♦ Call... * This position serves as Cashier Counter Clerk (Receptionist), and Secretary tor the City of Hastings ClerkTreasurer,Finance Depart­ ment Duties include receiving and recording cash receipts watting on customers answering telephone calls sorting and delivering mail and secretarial support to Deputy City Clerk and City Clerk Treasurer Finance Director This position requires knowledge of modern office practices and procedures book keeping data processing and dealing with gen­ era! public and feflow employees High school education and two years experience in performing secretarial and cashier work of a progressively responsible and dif­ ficult nature is required The starting wage for this position is $7 25 per hour for twenty­ seven and one-half hours per week Application and a full |ob description are available upon request at Hastings Crty Hall 102S Broadway Hastings Michigan 49058 The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age or disability Center Stage <Dance Academy 115N. Main • PO Box 115 Woodland. Ml 48897-0115 Director • Kelly Sanderson 616-374-7991 / 616-367-4707 Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Gymnastics CITY OF HASTINGS ANNOUNCEMENT OF PART-TIME CASHIER/CLERK POSITION AVAILABLE Submit application and or resume to the Office of the City Clerk Treasurer Finance Director 102 S Broadway Hastings Michigan 49058 Applications will be accepted until 11 30 a m . Thursday July 31 1997 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 E.O.E. * Receive all the news for the Barry County area in the Hastings Banner. * Hope you hod nice summer, now it's time to think of fall classes. Open Enrollment * * * 4 Tuesday. August 5. 1:00-3:00pm/5:00-8:00pm Wednesday. August 6. 1:00-3:00pm/5.00-8:00pm Classes begin the week of September 15 All registrations are on a first come first serve basis September tuition is due ot the time of registration. Please call 616-374-799! for more information. h * • * * * * * ♦ * ♦ �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 24. 1997 COURT NCUJS: A Hastings man was sentenced to prison alter he pleaded guilts last month in Distnct Court to charges ol unlawfully dnsing away a motor vehicle and being a third time habit­ ual offender In exchange for the pleas from Thomas P Caruthers. 37. of Hastings, prosecutors dropped a charge of larceny in a building Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy Me Dow ell said. It appears there's not much left tor this court to do but send Mr (. aruthers to pnson " She said he has a record of offenses dating back to 1978 and does not appear re­ morseful Caruthers attorney. David Dimmers, asked the court to allow him to withdraw as Caiuthcrs' attorney, citing an inability to communicate with him He said Caruthers also wanted to withdraw his guilty plea ain’t pleading guilty to nothing. Caruthers then said In denying Dimmers request. Circuit Judge James Fisher said. “Frankly from what I've gleaned from your client’s attitude — MARKET: Sunday July 27. rain or shine, 300 exhibitors, 200 under cover, every type of anti­ que. Located right in AUegan, Michigan at the fairgrounds. 7:30am to 4:30pm, S3 admis­ sion. free parking. ( hild ( arc NEW FAMILY DAY CARE now has 4 openings. Cedar CrecL'Dellon area for lhe ages of IP. mos & up. Would be willing to discuss different shifts. License fDF080077137. 615-623-6202 I or Sale Xiilotnolive 1984 CAMERO BERLINETTA white, V-8, automatic, runs good, excellent motor, always starts, original owner, rare find, priced to sell $2,225. Call 616 664-4983 (Pine Lake). 1994 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4 wheel drive, SE, SI5,000.3.0L V6, power locks, security system, sun roof. 616-795-4348 ’85 FORD CROWN VICTORIA: Runs good, body in good shape. 616-948-4206. Asking $800. MUST SELL BY SUNDAY July 27th: ’80 Chevy Suburban. 4wh drive, runs good, 140,000 miles, 24,000 on rebuilt engine. Great for hauling. Was asking $1,500, wiU sell for SI.000 OBO. Call after 6:30pm 945-5719. Humiicw Servicrx BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. AU makes & models, over 30 years experience. Call 1-888-498-9137/616-948-9137 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore. 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270 7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter. 795-7830 HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, stump grind mg, reson able rales, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Cail Randsnn 616 945 2545 PAINTING HOUSES, BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING, etc Reasonable rales, free estimates, insured. Call Randson Westerly Dainting and Tree. 616-945-2545. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message Vannual \d\ S529 WEEKLY mailing company letters from home, many positions available, easy! No experience needed, free info., call American Publishers, 1-800-426-3026. ext 1400, 24 hrs HEIDELBERG CYLINDER PRESS: Purchase rebuilt in 1971. Model KSBA please submit your bid no later than July 30lh to; Leslie C. Ray Michigan Career A Technical Institute 11611 W. Pine Lake Rd.. Plainwell Ml 49080. 616-664 9233 bids to be opened July 31st. high bid to be awarded STEEL BUILDING DEAL­ ERSHIP AVAILABLE in open market Dealer buy factory direct High profit potential, sales or construction. (303) 758-4135. ext 6900 ripping up the pre-sentencing questionnaire, refusing to answer questions — I don (think he's going to cooperate with anyone In imposing sentence. Fisher said. It's quite clear to me that your altitude is terri­ ble. Mr Caruthers He said he fell Caruthers should be sentenced to lhe maxi­ mum of 6-2/3 to 10 years in prison, but lhe nature ol the case didn't seem to warrant that as a sentence He sentenced Caruthers to three to ten years in prison, with credit lor 44 days served In other Circuit Court business last Thursdas • Jesse J Bardwell. 25. of Middleville, was sentenced to probation and jail after he I leaded guilty earlier this month to at­ tempted third degree criminal sexual conduct with a 15-year-old girl In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dropped charges of third-degree criminal sex- AFC home. Large private room, private bath and family al mo sphere. (616)948-2352. I .awn A (iardett GARDENER SEEKING WORK. 616-945-9712, ask for Mary_______________________ I or Sah FOR SALE: ANTIQUE PIANO AND FIVE PEWS. Can be seen at 54 Wellman Road, Wo idland. FOR SALE: Horse drawn manure sp.- adcr, drag, cultiva­ tor, push mower, exercise bike, ski machine, 2 bird cages. 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Tax and title down 1-800-538-7870._____________ WHY RENT WHEN you can own. Three bedroom, two bath. As little as Sl,500 down payment, S290 a month. Call 1-800-538-7870. Help Wanted ATTENTION! Slop looking! New factory outlet has more work than we can handle. Company is grow ing and needs to fill 15 permanent positions. All postilions start out at $410 per week, ph’s cam production bonuses For one on one inter­ view call between 10:00-5:00pm 616-243-9222. BABYSITTER: 3 DAYS PER WEEK in our home for our 4 children. Must have car and references. $40 per day. must be over 18. non-smoker and dependable. 948-8978________ EXPERIENCED FULL­ TIME COOK NEEDED: Apply at Swamp Fox Lounge 661 S. Broadway, Middleville. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers. and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St.. Free­ port. Ml EOE INSURANCE WORK COMP EXAMINER: Opportunity for individual with poor workers’ compensation or medical back­ ground Degree or medical knowledge preferred Apply al: Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. 404 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Ml 49058 I PUPPIES: Wormed, and shots. Blue eyes, blue and brown eyes. brown eyes, S100-$175. Pager I-800-802-1313, Clarksville. Recieanon 1985 HURICANF. DECK BOAT 176. New interior and cover, w/trailer, $3.900/bcsl. CaU Dave 623-3708. I.oxl A I mind FEMALE, BLUE TIP Siamese cat In the vicinity of Ycckly Road, between Tanner Lake Road and Cook Road Treasured family pel. $50 reward. Phone (616)945-9129 or 948-4400. (itira^c Salt GARAGE SALE Thun A Sal., 8-6:30. Queen size water bed, great condition, office desk, stereo (seperatc component), clothes and much more 212 W. North Si., Hastings._________ YARD SALE: Sal July 26th: Specialties, Claude for 2700, customized hclmut for $50; Children’s adult clothing, tools, etc.. Star Trek collection- tv scries to movies. $100 for set. and lots more. 1229 S. Dibble from 9:00 til ? hi Xlctnoriain IN FOND MEMORY OF BOYD LEINAAR 1 YEAR. JULY 2! A gentle soul was laid to rest One year ago A faithful faiher to all six. Your loving wife, Billie, Children, Grandchildren _______ A Great-grandchildren IN MEMORIAM in loving memory of Forest R. Bclson who died July 28, 1971. A million times we’ve needed you, A million times wc’vc cncd. If love alone could have saved you. You never would have died. A heart of gold stopped beating. Two smiling eyes at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us. He only takes the best Sadly missed by his wife, daughter, son, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Real I \iale ATTENTION GOLFERS: Home for sale. Close to Hast­ ing s Country Club. Large land­ scaped yard, walk-out basement, 2 car garage, central heat and AC.. 2 1/2 bath, fireplace, wood­ burner in basement. All appliances included, immediate poscssion, $ 1 I 2,000. 616-945-5611._______________ ATTENTION GOLFERS! Next to Hastings Country Club, 1531 Liberty Lane, Cherry Hills Estates, immediate possession. Immaculate condominium, carpeted 2-3 bcdnxim, 2.5 baths, beautiful kitchen, family room, bar. office, 2 car garage, lots of closets A storage By owner: 616 948 9359 BEAVER ISLAND: 10.01 acres wooded with large Maple and Beech trees Includes grassy campsite and driveway. Ideal getaway spot SI2.900 S500 down- SI60 a month 11% land contract Northern Land Company. 1-800-968-3118. www nonncmlandco com CLARKSVILLE 36.5 ACRES: Perked and surveyed May be split 6 ways. West end very secluded, trophy white tail on property. $185,000. Pager 1-800-802 1313, owner ual conduct and ol being a second time ha­ bitual offender Assistant Prosecutor David Makled pointed out that Bardwell is 25 and this is his second conviction tor a sex offense. He asked the court to follow the plea agreement of 12 months in jail Bardwell's attorney. David Kuzava. said Bardwell recognizes his actions were wrong, hut demes penetrating the girl "There obviously is something going on inside his head that causes him to do this.*' he said Kuzava said hopefully Bardwell can receive treatment and counseling "for what­ ever his problem is." In imposing sentence. Fisher said. "Mr Bardwell you've gotten yourself into a very deep hole This is your second sex offense." and said it Bardwell violated probation he would sentence him to the maximum of 40 to 60 months in prison He added that with Bardwell's history, he probably would not be paroled before serving the maximum "You cannot engage in this behavior." Fisher added "You're an adult Fifteen-yearolds arc children '* He sentenced Bardwell to five years proba­ tion. with 12 months in jail and credit for 119 days served He ordered Bardwell to pay SI.000 in costs, a $150 forehsic fund fee and a probation oversight fee. He also ordered Bardwell to attend a mental health program related to sex offender counseling and to not be in the company of a child under 18 with­ out another responsible adult approved by the probation department. • Brian L Blett. 17. of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to jail and probation after he pleaded guilty last month in Distnct Court to larceny in a building. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dropped charges of breaking and cmenng a vehicle and malicious destruc­ tion of property under $100. McDowell said she knew Bleu from the juvenile court and said. "It’s a very sad situa­ tion Mr. Bleu is in. He’s had a rough life as a young child." with no positive role mod­ els. She said l?e could have a good life, but needs some direction In mentioning Bleu was essentially home­ less at the time of the offenses, she said. "I know Mr. Blett hasn't had the same oppor­ tunities as some of the people who appear before this court." She said the recommenda­ tion that he participate in the Alternative Di­ rections halfway house would give him a good resource for making positive choices. Blctt’s attorney. David Dimmers, said. "I think the statement of the prosecutor is very appropriate.” He said he felt the sentencing recommendation also was appropriate and that Blett has indicated he wants to turn his life around. In imposing sentence. Fisher said. "I agree with lhe comments of the prosecutor and your attorney You haven't had a fair chance at life." He said his sentence would give Blett a chance to turn his life around He sentenced Blett to three years proba­ tion. $100 in costs and 60 days in jail, to be suspended upon entry into Alternative Direc­ tions. with credit for 36 days served. He also ordered Blett to attend mental health or sub­ stance abuse counseling and to be in his res­ idence between midnight and 6 a.m. • Scan G. Richardson. 26. of Hastings, was sentenced to jail and probation after he pleaded guilty last month in District Court to larceny in a building, for his role in the attempted robbery of the Admiral gas station in Hastings. In exchange for his plea, prose­ cutors dropped charges of unarmed robbery and conspiracy to commit unarmed robbery. McDowell said Richardson had a .08 blood alcohol level at the time, but she thought he wanted to give more blame to the alcohol than there should be. She said Richardson claimed he had drank 22 beers, "and if that was the case I don't think he'd test a .08." She said Richardson should receive the same sentence as his co-defendant. Eric Vandccar. of two years probation and four months in jail, saying he doesn't have the same alcohol history as Vandccar. Richardson's attorney. David Dimmers, said he didn't think Richardson was trying to say alcohol was purely to blame. He said when Richardson at a business in Mid­ dleville. he associated with some people who used intoxicants and controlled substances, but got out of il. "He thought he needed some money and did this." Dimmers said. He added Richard­ son has gone on his own to seek substance abuse counseling and wants to show the court he can be successful. In imposing sentence, Fisher said there was a considerable difference between Vandecar’s criminal history of 13 misdemeanors and Richardson's one pnor offense, which was probably related to alcohol "You certainly have a good job and I can't understand why you did this." he said, adding he agreed that 22 beers docs not equal a .08 blood alcohol level. He sentenced Richardson to two years pro­ bation. with 30 days in credit and credit for three days served. He ordered Richardson to pay a $250 fine. $750 in costs. $147 restitu­ tion and a probation oversight fee He also made Richardson eligible for work release and ordered him to attend substance abuse counseling. • Phillip E. Vickery. 42. of Delton, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to report to his probation officer since May and failing to pay his court-or­ dered assessments. Vickery’s attorney. David Kuzava. said he believed a recommended sentence of one year in jail with credit for 196 days was appropri­ ate. but thought an unsatisfactory discharge from probation was not in Vickery's best in­ terest Fisher sentenced Vickery to 10 months in jail with credit for 196 days and ordered him to perform HM> hours of community service before his release from jail. He will also re­ ceive an unsatisfactory discharge Irom proba­ tion • William A Chenoweth. 28. ol Muskegon, pleaded guilly to violating his probation by using marijuana Sentencing was scheduled lor/\ug 14 * James N Whittaker. 22. of Delton, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by possessing or consuming alcohol, using marijuana and being in the company of a convicted felon Sentencing wa» scheduled tor Oct 16 Police Beat: Two held in sex offense probe HASTINGS — Two Hastings residents arc charged with criminal sexual conduct following an investigation by Hastings City Police Detectives said the incidents involved a 13-year-old boy and a 9-year-old boy during the summer of 1995 They said Edith J Hawkins. 30. and Bennie D. Hudnall. 19. were babysitting the two boys when the incidents arc alleged to have occurred Hawkins has been charged with two counts of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct, two counts of delivery of a controlled substance to a minor and two counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor. She is scheduled for an Aug 27 preliminary examination. Hudnall is charged with two counts of inducing a minor to committee a felony and two counts of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct Detectives said he is also being charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct with a different victim Hudnall is scheduled for a July 30 preliminary examination on all counts Local man charged with sex offense HASTINGS — A Hastings man is scheduled for an Aug 20 preliminary examination on a charge of first-degree cnminal sexual conduct Hastings City Police detectives said Carl J Pickens. 36. is accused of committing the offense in 1992 against an 11 -year-old boy he was babysitting. Area man held in domestic violence HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Hastings man is scheduled for a July 29 pre-trial conference on a charge of domestic violence after Barry County Sheriff s deputies investigate a July 14 incident in the 2300 block of South Bedford Road. The victim told police she began arguing with Michael W Ham ngton after she caught him lying about having an affair She said she left the house momentarily and returned to find him talking on the phone. She told police she suspected he was talking to his mistress. The victim told deputies she walked back to the bedroom, where he grabbed her. spun her around and threw her on the bed. She said he got on top of her and put his hands around her throat. Police said Harrington told them the victim had followed him back to the bedroom and that when he tried to leave, she was in his way so he pushed her. He said they both fell onto the bed. with him landing on lop of her He said he jumped up immediately and ran out of the room. Man held in resisting, destruction HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — An Olivet man has pleaded guilty to drunk driving and scheduled for an Aug. 27 preliminary examination on charges on resisting and obstructing and malicious destruction of properly following a July 14 traffic stop on McKeown Road near M-79. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Jcsscp E. Magoon. 21. claimed to have drank one beer, but said they found four empty beer cans and two empty beer boules in their respective 12 pack containers. Police said Magoon had an overwhelming odor of intoxicants, bloodshot and glassy eyes, slurred speech and trouble maintaining his balance. A preliminary breath test registered a 17 blood alcohol level. A .10 blood alcohol level is considered drunk driving. Deputies said a voluntary bkxxi draw was done al Pennock Hospital, as another inmate had damaged the Sheriffs Department's Datamasicr. making it inoperative. After the blood draw was conducted, deputies said Magoon became confrontational and had dramatic mood swings. They said he began shouting obscenities at officers. Magoon later refused repeated requests to get into the patrol car. Police said as they tried to physically place him in the car. Magoon stiffened and resisted their efforts. After he was placed in the car. police said Magoon began screaming obscenities and threats at them again, then laid on his back and began to kick at the driver's side rear window, bending the door frame Local man charged with fleeing, pot CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man is scheduled for a July 30 preliminarv examination on charges of fleeing and eluding, possession of marijuana and driving with a suspended or revoked license. Michigan State Police troopers said they attempted to stop Kane R. Wilcox, 23, on Brown Road near Fry Road for speeding July 20. They said Wilcox did not slop after they activated their overhead lights and siren. Troopers said they followed him to the trailer park on Barber Road, where Wilcox told them as he was being handcuffed that he didn't stop because the car was his mother's and he didn't want it to be impounded. Troopers said they also seized a plastic baggy that field tested positive for marijuana and a plastic container with partially smoked cigarettes that were suspected to be marijuana. Money and bike stolen from home HASTINGS — Hastings City Police investigated a report of a theft of money and a bike in the 600 block of South Park Street. July 16. Police said the victim told them $50 worth of coins had been taken from her bedroom while she was at work She said she suspected another resident of lhe home, a 28-year-old man. who had been living with her and her family for the past month. The victim told police the man apparently look the coms from a coin sorting/separating machine and left on her 10-speed bicycle. She said another resident had told her the suspect intended to ride her bike Io Baltic Creek and then lake a bus to South Carolina She said he was to pick up his paycheck, but his supervisor told police lhe suspect had not shown up for work or to get his check Alcohol said to be factor in accident RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies said alcohol was a factor in a one-vehicle accident July 11 on Gun Lake Road near Chief Noonday Road. Deputies said Joseph M. Schnurr. 48. of Hastings, was northbound on Gun Lake Road when he went of the road to right, sinking mail boxes and newspaper boxes before colliding with several small trees Deputies said Schnurr claimed to have had two beers. They said he had red. glassy eyes, difficulty with his balance, slurred speech and a strong odor of intoxicants. A preliminary breath test registered a 23 bkxxi alcohol level Alcohol and meds factor in accident ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police tnxipers believe alcohol and some prcscnplion medications were a factor in a one car accident July 18 on East Avenue, north of Baseline Road Tnxipers said Julie K Downs. 41. of Battle Creek, was northbound on East Avenue when she lost control and slid off the road to the left Her vehicle catnc to rest after colliding with two trees Tnxipers said Downs was trapped in her car and was extracted with the "Jaws of Life She was transported by LifcCare Ambulance to Battle Creek Communits Hospital Downs was cited for open intoxicants in a vehicle and violation of basic speed law. No injuries in 3-car accident . HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — No serious iniunes resulted from a three-car accident that ix.*curred July 22 on M-37 ncai Riser Road Michigan State Police troopers said Scott A Prill. 33. of Hastings, was south bound on M-37 and making a left turn onto Riser Road when he was rear-ended by a car driven by Mildred O Sixberry. 82. of Hastings Sixberry* car then swung into the north bound lane and hit a car driven by Thomas H Alton. 57. of Battle Creek Sixberry was cited lor failure to stop in an assured clear distance � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-07-31.pdf 7bbff4d72745acd86ee9746d0d20f570 PDF Text Text Lake O marks Sth Depot Day City, townships talk utilities SeePage 6 See Page 3 Junior golf on the upswing See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. JULY 31. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 31 News Briefs Benson Street work is approved after all by David T. Young Editor LDFA Board meetings set The newly-appointed Local Develop­ ment Finance Authority Board of Haatings will have its meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at City Hall council chambers. For more information, call the city dert s office at 945-2468. First Friday topic is organic farming John and Merrill Clark, owners of Roseland Farms in Cassopolis. Mich., will talk about organic farming at the next First Friday forum Aug. I at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. The Clarks own a 1,800-acre farm that has been tended with organic, bio­ logically sensitive, pesticide-free prac­ tices since 1978. They have won a number of awards for their efforts from environmental groups John earned his bachelor's and mas­ ter’s degrees at the University of Illinois and has a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of California. He has served on the chemistry faculty at the University of Notre Dame. Merrill is a founding member of the Citizens for Environmental Protection and a longtime environmental activist, having served on many state natural resource and agriculture boards and advisory groups. She now is serving a four-year term on the National Organic Standards Board, an advisory board to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Their farm produces a diverse supply of grains, produce, timber, f-’til. live­ stock and grasses/forages. They market to several stores in Michigan and ship or deliver products to individuals. The program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, .will begin at noon Aug. I at the hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. Those attending may bring their own lunches or purchase light fare at the hall. Hickory Comers reunion is Aug. 16 Hickory Comers will have a "Coming Home” reunion with a pig roast at 1 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 16, to celebrate getting together with old friends and .-xnghbors. There will be an old-timers' baseball game at 3 p.m.. featuring the over 40 against the under 40. There also will be children's games, a three-legged race, a duck pond, etc. People attending are asked to bring their own beverage, a dish to pass, lawn chairs, old pictures and memories. Bank branch opens in Felpausch Friday A MainStreel Savings Bank branch will open inside the Felpausch Food Center io Hastings al 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. I. Refreshments will be served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Construction is nearing completion for the bank facilities, which will be third inside a Felpausch within its gro­ cery chain. The other two arc kvated in Grand Ledge and Charlotte. The branch inside Felpausch will offer personal customer service. ATM services, consumer loans, mortgages. FDIC insured checking and savings ac­ counts and certificates of deposit. Its hours will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two PRICE 5CT A street improvement project that failed in June has been approved in July, as the City Council Monday night ;ave its blessing to curb and gutter and pa- mg for West Benson Street. Citizens who own property on the small gravel road asked the council for the im­ provements in June, but there was a lack of evidence that a majority wanted it done. Peti­ tions were presented Monday night m a pub­ lic hearing, and this time only one property owner spoke against the project. City officials said 58 percent of the prop­ erty owners now are in favor of the work be­ ing done. The residents will be assessed a total of $24,679 for the improvements, according to how much square footage they have facing the small street. If they wish, they may as many as 10 years to pay for it. The city will absorb one-third, or $12,339. of the $37,019 cost. City Hall to change hours by David T. Young Editor The hours that City Hall will be open will change Monday. Aug. II. after action Monday night by the Hastings City Council. City Hall will open at 9 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Current hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Manager Howard Penrod said the rea­ son for the change is that many customers these days are stopping in during their lunch hour and la'e in the afternoon, so later hours would serve the public belter, make it more "customer friendly." The hall would be open to the public for 2 1/2 fewer hours under the plan, but it could enable employees to spend "quiet time" ac­ complishing tasks without interruptions from 8 to 9 a.m. "If it doesn't work, or if it's inconvenient, we certainly can go back to the old hours." Penrod said. He said the same hours may apply to the police department when city employees move into-the new City Hall next year, where MainStreet Savings Bank now stands In moving to approve the change. Coun­ cilman Barry Wood said. "I think we should allow the city manager to manage and if he needs to have City Hall open- from 9 to 5:30..." The motion was approved by a voice vote. Ed Backc was the resident who spearheaded the second request. He told the council Mon­ day. "I think it's necessary and it should be done." The objection came from Wayne Brown, who also spoke out against the project in June. His reasons essentially involved cost and he doesn't think Benson is a logical place for a city street. "This street goes nowhere." he said. "It doesn't connect one part of town with an­ other." He added that he understands that others who live on the street see it as a "muddy mess" without paving, curb an 1 gutter, but asked "...is an expensive street the best way to get rid of a muddy mess ’ I don't think so." Cost is another big factor, he said. "$37,000 for a small, dead-end street isn't wise use of city money,” he contended, adding that he didn't think the improvements would increase the value of his property. City Manager Howard Penrod said Brown's assessment would amount to $10,405. al­ most half of the total assessment for the res­ idents. He noted that Brown owns 42 percent of the Benson Street frontage. Further bolstering the argument against the cost jf th,* nroject. Jfxwuc Martz said al the hearing. The city will benefit from the taxes we pay. so it's not a total loss." Bob Murphy added. I wish to support my good neighbors, if that's what they want." The council voted 8-0. with Harold Hawkins absent, to adopt a resolution ap­ proving the project. He likes to climb... When you're hanging out at the park and want to get a bird's eye view of what's going on, what better place to perch than on top of the swing sets? Eleven-yearold Joshua Wigent went on his climbing expedition Tuesday afternoon at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings, de was at the park with his mom, Can, and brothers Tyler, Zachary and Jimmy. They're all climbers," Wigent said of her offspring. Construction starts for Delton’s new senior housing complex by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor In early 1998. at least 22 people will have the address of 435 Scribner Street. Delton. Ground was broken Wednesday afternoon at that site to prepare for the construction of Country View Apartments, a 22-unil hous­ ing complex geared for low income senior citizens. The tentative completion dale is the first full week of February The project is being funded with a $1,280,000 federal grant from the U.S. De­ partment of Housing and Urban Develop­ ment (HUD) to the non-profit Delton Area Senior Housing (DASH) Board. "I fully expect these apartments to be filled very quickly." said Chuck Monica. DASH Board president. There is need in the area, and I think it's going to be an enhance­ ment for our community and for those peo­ ple who need that type of housing We re all thrilled with that. "If this stays on schedule, and we hope it does, the carpentry work should be finished by mid-Octobcr and the roofing by the week of Oct. 21." Monica said. "Our hopes arc that the building will be a quality building and that it will offer very pleasant living conditions for the occu­ pants." he said. "We will endeavor to find people to man­ age it who will present a caring and loving atmosphere for the people living there. We hope that the community will sec this as a community endeavor because that s truly what it is." Applications for prospective apartment renters arc expected to be available as early as Friday at area churches, the Barry Town­ ship Hall and from Delton area civic organi­ zations People who arc 62 or older or have a spouse who is 62 or older will be eligible for the housing. Those who quality for sub­ sidized HUD housing will not have to pay more than 30 percent of their income for an apartment. Monica said. The maximum level of income is $14,550 for one person, and $16,600 for two people in a unit. Monica said. The HUD income guidelines will change every year, based on county averages. Certain expenses, such as health care costs, are deductible from gross income when determining HUD eligibility, he said. Consequently each prospective renter will be interviewed individually. See DELTON, continued on page 2 In other business Monday, the council • Adopted a resolution to consider estab­ lishing a Brownfield Redevelopment Author­ ity. in which the city can capture lax incre­ ment financing money within a specified dis­ trict to pay for cleanup of contaminated properties. Council also set a public hearing on the authority for 7:30 p.m. Monday. Aug. 25. The recently-appointed Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) could work on Brownfield Development, or a new board could be created. But Mayor Frank Campbell said. "Boards are becoming hard to establish. It look a year for this LDFA Board to be established I'd appreciate it if we let the existing board han­ dle it. One of the main goals of such an author­ ity is to find grants to help pay for environ­ mental cleanups. "There's no downside to this legislation, as far as I can sec." Penrod said. • Adopted a resolution to apply for a Cate­ gory A economic development grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation to fund improvements to Enterprise Drive in the industrial park and Star School Road. The application will be divided into three parts, one for Enterprise Drive, one for the county’s portion of Star School Road and a third for the city's portion of Star School Koad. The city would ask the MDOT for $97,000 and pay $52,350 for a match for Enterprise. It would seek $335,800 from the See CITY, continued on page 15 Gathered around a bulldozer at the site of tne proposed senior citizen apartments are members of the Delton Area Senior Housing Board, including Basil Johnson. William Smith, Isla DeVnes. the Rev William Hertel. Amol Kenyon. William Wooer. Dari Herbert. Chuck Monica. Perry Holtz, Jim Francisco. Jim Baurs. Dean Williams and Steve Scott. Dan Sutherland of Sutherland Excavating of Delton is seated in the bulldozer �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 31. 1997 DELTON, construction starts for senior housing complex, continued from page 1 "We re going to be budding units lor at least 22 people and possibly even tmxe it a man and wile live in a single bedroom umi Were building exactly what HUD permits us to build We don't have any ability to change what has been granted to us." he said Each apartment unit is 720-squarc feel with one bedroom, a kitchen, living room and bathroom A stove, refrigerator and garbage disposal will be lumished in each unit Plans call lor renters to be able to have a garden area, il they wish, he said The exterior of the building will be vinyl siding and measures about 320 feet in length A large porch will be built on the from of the building The DASH Board is pleased with the ar­ chitect's design of the building, he s lid. I think it looks warm, and it will be ap­ pealing tor people to live there I've seen many other senior housing units that looked institutional I don't think this will so much Inside, there will be a commons area, with skylights, in the complex, and Monica said DASH hopes that it will be lumished with a television, game table and comfortable chairs Laundry facilities will be available "We hope that numbers of organizations News Briefs Courthouse music series to continue Musician Ric Castleman, formerly of Hastings, will perform from 11 30 a m. to I p m Friday at the fountain outside the Barry County Courthouse His appearance is par of the Arts Alive summer concert senes sponsored by the Thomapplc Arts Council. Castleman plays the keyboard, guitar, trumpet, harmonica and vanous percus­ sion instruments He performs primarily blues and jazz music He pr< grams his background music on his keyboard synthesizer. The counhousc lawn summer mi* c series will continue Aug. 8 with gui­ tarist and singer Maggie Murphy and a partner, and on Aug 15 with Yvonne Markley. Joe Bancs. Addie Gleason and Cathy Scldomndgc. who arc the "Four Accords' The summer music senes also in­ cludes four concerts al Fish Hatchcry Park next month, al 7:30 p.m. Wednes­ days. Aug. 6. 13 and 20. and from I to 3 p.m Saturday . Aug 23. Solid waste panel to meet A Solid Waste Planning Committee meeting has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m Thursday. Aug 7 in the commis­ sioners' chambers of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Child care program set "Choosing Child Care." a program sponsored by the Child Abuse Preven­ tion Council, will be held at 7 p.m Thursday. Aug. 14. at the Hastings Public Library The program, geared to parents and child care providers, will locus on plan­ ning and choosing an early childhixxl program and it will include a video There will be time for a question and answer session. Shenlyn Willard, former director of the Learn N Play child care center, will be the speaker She now is a family support worker for (he Allegan County Intermediate School District. The program is free and open to the public For more information, call 945-4263 Family planning classes scheduled Tom and Ann Feldpausch. certified teachers of Natural Family Planning, are offering a course on alternative birth control in Hastings beginning Aug. 7. The Fcldpauschcs say the SymptoThcrmal method is as effective as the birth control pill, teaching couples how to observe, cross-check, and benefit from the natural signs of fertility. Help­ ful to cither avoid or achieve pregnam -. NFP avoids putting chemicals into the woman’s body. The method works with irregular cy­ cles and can be practiced throughout the couples’ fertile years without health risks. Il’s also immediately reversible, and costs less than other forms of birth control. The Fcldpauschcs teach under the guidance of the Couple to Couple League International, founded in 1971 and now the largest organization teach­ ing NFP in North America. To register, call the Feldpauschcs al 948-2148 The $50 course fee includes instructions and materials Adult art classes set for Aug. 2, 16 The Thomapplc Arts Council will present two more adult art classes next month in Fish Hatchery Park. Hastings One will be "Absolute Beginnings," from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday. Aug. 2. with Kathy Crane The morning ses­ sion will focus on drawing and the af­ ternoon session will cover basic water­ color equipment and techniques. Cost will be $45 for Arts Council members and $50 for non-members Materials will be included The other class will be from 9 a.m to 4 pm Saturday. Aug 16. with American Watercolor Society member Bill Borden teach:>ig Planning a Better Watercolor This workshop will deal with some of the special aspects of planning a watercolor Cost will be $35 for members and $40 for non-members Students should bring sack lunches on the day of the sessions For more information, call 945-3782. Farming ‘team’ to visit Hastings Ox Roast slated for Clarksville The 22nd annual Clarksville Ox Roast will take place Saturday. Aug. 9. The fireman’s pancake breakfast will run from 7 to 10 a.m The weigh-in for the antique tractor pull also will be at 7 in the morning For information on the pull, people can call 693-2737 or 374­ 3254 The thrcc-on-thrcc basketball tourna­ ment starts at 8 a m Applications can be picked up at Justice Junction or Frank Reser’s house The cost to nlay is $10 per player The Clarksville recre­ ational softball game will be held at the school softball diamond and will sqm al 8 am as well From 9 to 11 a m craft booths will be set up Call 693 3047 or 693-2737 for more details Parade lineup is at 10 15 a m at Big L Corporation For more information, call June McCaul at 693-2737 The pa­ rade starts at II am The grand mar­ shals will be Richard and Eleanor Heaven Horseshoes will he played at the small field at the ball park al noon. Signup is at Justice Junction and costs $5 The puff and pedal tractor pull for kids ages ’ to 10 will start at I 30 p m Registration tor the event will be at I p m and names and age groups of com­ petitors will be announced over the pub­ lic address sy stem Ox roast sandwiches will be served al 5 Ml pm At 6 3o pm. a tree country gospu! concert will be held at the Clarksville balllield Susie Luchsinger. Reba McIn­ tyre’s sister, will be performing Open mg for I.Ukhsingei will be Christian singer Barbara Folhs * The Barry Soil and Water Conserva­ tion District will welcome 30 members of the National Integrated Farming Team to Barry County Monday . Aug 4 A reception will be held at noon al Tydcn Park, with lunch provided Invited guests arc Stale Senator Joanne Emmons, the Barry County Board of Commissioners and Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell. There will be an open discussion on sustainable agriculture practices and how they can or are being applied in Barry County 4-H and FFA exhibitors with conser­ vation-minded projects will display their exhibits and explain their projects to the visiting team. There also will be discus­ sion and interaction with representatives from the local farming community, lo­ cal policy makers and Conservation District representatives Motorcycle fest slated for Aug. 9 The Michigan Motorcycle Festival will be held Saturday. Aug 9. at the Barry Expo Center, on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings Proceeds from the event will go to Love Inc of Barry Cininty Included in the day's events will be a professional Harley -Davidson sled pull w.th a cash purse, bike show displays, amateur rodeo. vendors and more Jerry Greenfield of Hastings, who is organiz­ ing and cixxdinating events, said the top 20 haulers from all over (he United States will be in the sled pull The bike show classes will include street, custom, antique, three-wheel. Eu­ ropean. outlaw, scooter, rat and Indian There also will be a cash purse for the rodeo events Admission is $10 at the gate and $5 lor a pit pass Youngsters ages 15 and under may get in tree There will be free rustic camping For more information call 795-7985 or 948 2664 will want to provide such things as a lelevi sion set or game table or something of this nature because we do not have money in the HUD grant lor any ol that type ol thing. Monica said "Die niceties il at we'd like Io add in the commons area, we ll have to do that through gifts "We have some funding lor landscaping, but we re concerned about that We want this to he an area that is pretty, that people will feel at home as they live there." Also, "there arc no provisions for car­ ports. yet carports would be a wonderful thing for people who live there so there is just going to be opportunity for the com­ munity to assist in making this a very liv­ able environment for the people who live there." M< nica said Faith United Methodist Church in Delton is the sponsoring organization for the housing project, and Monica said. "We'll look to the church to nurture (his as they do many other things " Final closing procedures with HUD were completed last week after Delton area citi­ zens worked for six years, refusing to give up after three rejections. Monica said DASH Board members, local citizens and others this week gathered at the project’s five acre site, located near the comer of Scribner and Bush streets, to give the construction start a ceremonial beginning, including a blessing of the land to God's glory by the Rev William Hertel, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church. Hertel said the project is "a drcam come true" ai.d noted the number of people who had worked and prayed about the proposed housing units. "This is exciting." he said Hertel credited Monica with being a driv­ ing force behind the project. Monica's atten­ tion to details and his perseverance were helpful, hi said. Monica, in turn, praised the hard work of all the DASH Bcurd members whom he said always were ready to help whenever they were needed He also thanked Patti Cline for typing the extensive HUD paperwork four times. DASH has hired Network Property Group. Inc., based in Grand Rapids, as the management company . "They were selected because they already work with a number of such programs." Monica said. People interested in applying for an apartment will mail their applications di­ rectly to Network Property "The management company will handle all money and will employ whatever per­ sonnel is needed." Monica said. DASH will serve as the parent organization and oversee record keeping, etc. "But. they (Network Property! will make all the reports to the government. This icporting is very horren­ dous. The government has their own proce­ dures and forms that (hey require to be filled out." Charles Dickinson of Clarksville is the architect. Fryling Brothers of Grand Rapids is the general contractor According to the federal grant stipulations. Monica said. DASH had to select a general contractor first, and the contractor approaches sub-contractors to get bids for the project. "Working with the government is quite different. I didn't anticipate it would be that way." Monica said. "The government lends to like to work with people who have worked for them before...h seems like things get okayed much faster (hat way.' HUD controls the percentage of profit the general contractor and architect receive, he said. Actual building costs arc expected to be about $1 million, plus or minus just a lit­ tle." Monica said. However, the grant also will have to pay for other expenses that are required by HUD such as costs for a parking lot. street extension, waler hook-ups. bring­ ing a water line to the apartment site, in­ stalling a sewer pumping station, and for fees for the architect, attorney, appraiser and surveyor. "On our property, we'll have to build a sewer pumping sialion because il will not be gravity feed," he said. "The levels arc not right for that. So the affluent will be pumped from our property to the comer of Scribner and Bush Street to the lines." "We would have been over budget if the Barry County Telephone Co. had not agreed to pick up the cost of the sewer from M-43 to end of Bush street," Monica said. "That's going to cost them $50.(KM)-plus. So that was a big help to us. "The telephone company is jusl a staunch supporter of this." Monica added that the company loaned $10,000 o! up front money to help the DASH board pay for environmental studies, surveyors, funds to incorporate as a non­ profit and lax exempt organization, etc. "I can’t over estimate how much help the telephone company has been to us." he said. "They have deeded us the land which permits us to get started and we haven't paid a penny hx it yet We can't pay them until we get money from HUD They have supported us in so many ways." The telephone company is selling the land for the cost it paid for the property several years ago The company also paid (he costs of the initial community need survey fix the project Previous attempts by DASH to seek a grant fix the project were turned down twice by HUD and once by the Michigan Stale Housing Development Authority The lack of public water and sewer in the Delton area were the primary reasons fix rejection Both of those services have been installed in the area since then In 1992. HUD rejected the grant applica­ tion because contaminated water was found to be within K00 to 1.(88) feet of the pro­ posed site Chuck Monica, president of the Delton Area Senior Housing Board, looks at an artist's rendering of Country View Apartments. The artwork was done by Nancy Munger Anderson of Delton During an informal ceremony to praise the beginning of construction, the Rev. William Hertel (right) praises the efforts of Chuck Monica (right), president of the DASH Board. In between them are Jim Baurs. Jim Francisco and Bill Wooer. ’ Future occupants of the senior citizen complex? Well, right now they are children from the nearby child care center at Faith United Methodist Church who came to view the future apartment site (and romp in the dirt) after-Wednesday’s informal ceremony. Another application made two years ago was turned down because recently built HUD senior citizen units in the northern part of Barry County were not totally full. The idea fix the senior citizen housing project sprouted from a Faith United Methodist Church group studying the needs of the community in 1990. Other churches were invited to participate. After the study was completed and federal funds seemed feasible, the group decided that a community-wide D/XSH board should be fixmed. Monica said "Every time that we made application the fraternal organizations and the churches of the area and many of the businesses of the area gave strong letters of support and en­ couragement. so we really feel that we've had great community support." Monica said In addition to Monica. DASH Board members are William Smith, vice president. Isla DcVncs. secretary . Jim Francisco, trea­ surer. Basil Johnson. Sieve Scott. William Wooer. Dari Herbert. Larry Knobloch. the Rev William Hertel. Jim Baurs and Dean Williams Three of the original board mem­ bers are deceased. Monica said, adding their contributions should be remembered They are (he late Kathryn Moll. Howard Brown and Fran Buller Community advisors to the project arc Amol Kenyon and Perry Holtz Road work on M-43 nearing completion by Mary Warner Staff Writer Road construction on M-43 between Hast­ ings and Delton has been slowing motorists down of late, but resurfacing on four sec­ tions of road between the two towns is near­ ing completion, according to Andy Strupuhs. resident engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation. Road crews have been doing /'skip patch­ ing" on particularly rough sections of M-43 as part of a $648.(88) MDOT road project that also includes repairs on 1-94 in Battle Creek. M-86 in Three Rivers, and M-37 be­ tween Hastings and Baltic Creek The repair wixk has necessitated narrowing traffic to one lane for both northbound and southbound traffic, which has meant some frustrating delays for motorists traveling to and from Hastings and Delton. According to MDOT assistant resident en­ gineer Lucio Ramos, the M-43 work in Barry County should be completed by to­ morrow (Friday I Road crews will be work­ ing on a section of M-43 near Shultz Road today (Thursday) and completing some shoulder repair work Friday. Ramos said. Another section ol M-43 north of Richland is slated to be repaired this coming week. Ramos said Strupuhs said the road crews are applying an overlay of asphalt to the highway The repairs arc “a shixt-term fix." he said, until MDOT receives additional funding for more extensive repairs Although work along M-43 is nearly done, overlay work on two and a half miles of M- ’7 between the Clear Lake access road and Bristol Road will probably begin in two weeks. Ramos said, which means one-lane traffic until that protect is completed �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 31. 1997 — Page 3 City-townships talks on utility extension policy difficult tn Dawid T. Young hhlt>r The City of Hastings and Rutland and Hastings Charter Townships arc seeking a uniform policy on the city extending utili­ ties beyond its borders, but negotiations thus far have not produced an agreement The three units of government agreed to disagree at their special joint meeting last Thursday afternoon, prompted by a request for sewer and waler from Wal-Mart, which is building a new facility al lhe comer of M-37 and Heath Road in Rutland Township. Rutland Township Supervisor Robert Ed­ wards contends that Wal-Mart should be given sewer service because the township was granted IOO.IMX) gallons of sewer capac­ ity per day under an agreement signed in 1992. He also maintains that Wal-Mart should be given water under the recent ar­ rangement where the city extended that ser­ vice lo Star Elementary School for double the rates that city users pay But City Manager Howard Penrod holds that Wai-Marl's location is not part of the sewer service district agreed to five years ago and the city gave the school the double rale only because il is a government entity He added Thursday that the agreement be­ tween the city and Hastings Township was a reluctant one and We don't want to do that again Penrod also has said that lhe city isn't in­ terested in providing sewer and water beyond its boundaries unless there is some kind of tax sharing agreement in place because busi­ nesses and industries close lo its borders en­ joy manj of the same services, such as po­ lice protection and parks, as those inside the city Meanwhile. Wal-Mart wants lo gel its project going It was only a couple of months ago that the retailer won rczoning to establish a store and representatives said they'll agree to just about anything right now to get construction started Edwards Thursdav said the 1992 agreement between the city and Rutland Township wasn't confined to a specific geographic area He held that its only limit was (he 100.000 gallons of effluent per day. However. Penrod said. "We do have a ser­ vice area that is defined in writing, and we don't want to expand H al this time." He added that providing water al double the rates for city customers would not be consis­ tent with the city's desire "to be in a compet­ itive position for growth. We want fair compensation, we're looking for tax parity in an area close to our boundaries... we want people on both sides of the fence paying their fair share." The city manager said lhe city could annex instead of negotiate rales, but that certainly is not what the townships want, "Otherwise, we're satisfied to remain the way things are." He maintained that water and sewer enable growth, which he and the Cily Council do not want to sec happen at the city's expense. Edwards continued to insist that the agreement between Rutland and the city, signed five years ago. is for 30 years, with a chance for both sides to review it every seven years. Acknowledging the city’s position on growth, be suggested approving the proposed rales for Wal-Mart and then renegotiating two years from now. The city has negotiated a 30-ycar contract that says as long as we don't exceed 100.000 gallons (of effluent per day)... a contract is a contract and this is the first request we've had to utilize this contract 9 Edwards noted that the cily now offers utilities to Flexfab and Flexfab Horizons, both of which are in Rutland Township. Lynda Thomson, attorney for both Hast­ ings and Townships, said Rutland could go to court to try to enforce the agreement. She said another issue lor Wal-Mart is its posi­ tion that its constitutional rights to due pro­ cess have been violated by the city's lack of action. It was suggested that the city was discriminatory in that il extended utilities to a local industry, but not to the retailer. Penrod charged the attorney with attempt­ ing to intimidate the cily. David Oakes, president of CESO Inc.. Wal-Mart's engineers, said extension of sewer to the store is the best option, even though it could do it on-site itself. "h seems that government would be eager to gel over this hump." he said We would like to get this thing under construction.9 Oakes asked Penrod. "If it's not two times lhe rate (for water) to make it fair, is it triple, is it quadruple ’ What is a fair rate so I can go back to Wal-Mart and tell them?" Penrod said the City ot Charlotte, where he formerly was city manager, has an ar­ rangement Wal-Mart pays city taxes, even though it s located in nearby Eaton Town­ ship. He said a district outside lhe city could be set up and it could participate in tax sharing. The city levies 16 2 mills Rutland's levy is about 2 5 mills and Hastings Township's is about 0 82. "We re have to debate how this area is go­ ing to grow successfully and we all partici­ pate (in its costs), the city manager said Edwards said. "The township is willing to look at this, but you aren't willing to honor the contract Y«m re talking about throwing out something we’ve worked hard to get It's been d<»nc and you have lo honor it." He also argued that when the city lakes on more customers outside at higher rates, it helps pay lor the waler and wastewater treatment plants Hasting* Township Supervisor Richard Thomas argued that the .ity from time to time has agreed to extend water to residences beyond its borders at double rates "So what s the difference ’" he asked Penrod said We don't want to break an agreement, but 1 personally don't think we (lhe city) have Bruce Gee. attorney icpresentmg W'al- Mart. then suggested the city provide an in­ dependent interim agreement with the re tailor, contingent on a later settlement be­ tween lhe city and township He added thai terms of the eventual settlement could be implemented retroactively Penrod said. "Were willing to take a pro­ posal from the township to lhe council, but there must be tax parity ' Gee asked. "You want lo levy a millage, then?" Penrod answered in the affirmative "You're using Wal-Mart as a scapegoat, in my opinion," Edwards charged. "I'm willing to look al the service area and shared rales. but Wal-Mart needs something now They could walk out ol this county because of a lack ol utilities " Again Wal-Mart representatives asked the city manager what would be fair rates Penned said Wal-Mart and the township then should be willing to pay the costs of the city attorney hand'ing the request When he acknowledged that lhe city doesn't have a lol of incentive" lo service someone outside its boundaries under condi­ tions proposed by the township. Edwards said, "That a real altitude for a new city manager If lhe mayor and council (form of government) were still here. I dare say we wouldn t be at (his table “ Oakes then contended lhe city is "using water and sewer as a hostage " Penrod repeated his insistence on a tax sharing arrangement We want to be able lo have an area that grows and have everyone participate (in pay­ ing for the costs of that growth) " Rutland Township Treasurer Blanche Munjoy then asked. "Why do I want to trust your contract (lo establish a district) when you won't trust ours ’" Penrod finally agreed to check with City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes to sec if she thinks Wal-Mart could be included in the service district for sewer She then could make a recommendation lo the City Coun­ cil "If you can convince her that you're legally correct, then we ll supply the sewer." he said Both sides agreed that they need lo talk with Circuit Judge James Fisher, who helped work out the agreement as Hastings City At tomey in 1992 In conclusion. Edwards said. "1 hope we can go forward We need the cmiperation of Hastings Township and the cily. Were growing and we re going to be getting more requests for utilities " Hastings Middle School assistant principal named A Wyoming school teacher has been hired as the new assistant principal of Hastings Middle School. Christopher Cooley , a middle school so­ cial studies and electives teacher for Wyoming Public Schools, is replacing Jerry Mueller, who recently was appointed princi- pal of Plcasantview Elementary Schooi. Besides his teaching responsibilities al Newhall Middle School in Wyoming. Coo­ ley was a member of lhe school improve­ ment team, was the school's video club advi­ sor and intramural director, and was assistant varsity baseball coach for Wyoming Park High School. Cooley also worked previously as an ac­ count executive at MacDonald Broadcasting in Saginaw, and as the director of admissions and placement for Rice Aviation Training in Houston Cooley earned his bachelor of science de­ gree from Central Michigan University, ma­ joring in speech communications and minoring in history. He also has a bachelor of ap­ plied arts in broadcasting from Central Michigan University and a master's degree in educational leadership from Grand Valley State University. Sidewalk sales draw crowds, despite heat It may have been so hot you could fry an egg on the downtown sidewalks in Hastings last Friday and Saturday, but that did not de­ ter shoppers from taking advantage of the many bargains offered by local retailers dur­ ing annual sidewalk sales However, the "terrible high temperatures made a little difference", according lo Dixie Stadel-Manshum. executive director of lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Traffic was a little less this year." Some 29 businesses and one service orga­ nization. the Barry County Humane Society, participated in the event. Outlying busi­ nesses as well as those in on Main Street set up booths. Bob Edwards of Bob's Grill brought his homemade pics and breads to a booth on Jefferson Street, she said. Barry County Rental. Miller's Carpel and Furniture, and other businesses were on hand. Having outlying businesses participate is "good exposure for them." Stadel-Manshum said "People will remember them." Stadel-Manshum said the "biggest chal­ lenge" facing the Chamber ol Commerce and downtown retailers, who sponsor the event, is filling sidewalk space. "We need the entire community to get involved in that. We want to encourage people to think about (participating in) next year's sales." Heather Heath and Ken Martin prepare cotion candy in front of Second Hand Comers. Hey 4-Hers, Just Say “THANKS.” Larry Hollenbeck sells some of his famous Coney Island hotdogs. Take this opportunity to say "THANKS" to those individuals or businesses who purchased your 4-H livestock animal at the Fair. 1 Column x 3 Inch Thank You... Thank You... JERRY OMAR „ OF OMAR DAIRY FARMS Steve’s Market for buying my steer at the Fair. for buying my gallon of milk at the Fair. Shelly Mas Many sizes to choose from for as low as... $17°° 1 c. x 3”..’17.00 2 c.x 2". ‘22.50 2 c.x 3" ’30.00 2c x4 ’40.00 Other Sizes Aval table 'Jfankjybu... W SMITH PROS., INC. for purchasing my market lamb at the Barry County Fair. Jerry Appleton 2 Column x 2 Inch Stop in our office or send your special advertisement with your payment to: J-Ad Graphics Hannah Scofield (nght) gets her face painted by Small Craft Warning shop owner Glenda Koutz P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 31. 1997 l€TT€RS from our readers Crossing guards get little respect Spitting crime story had inaccuracies To the editor: I'm writing in regards to the Banner article about the spitting crime commuted at my restaurant I’m very sorry and embarrassed that something like that could happen These incidents tKcurred over a year ago. and the employees involved are long gone What they did shouldn't reflect on the good employees and manager 1 have now. I was told by the Banner editor that the article that appeared July 24 was written from information taken from a police report I would like lo comment on some inaccuracies First, it isn't true that lhe incidents were reported to me by an employee who quit because I did nothing about it. They were reported by lhe stale police after they received a complaint Second, at the time I looked into the matter, only one witness came to me. and he had prior personal problems with the accused. No other employee claimed to have seen or heard of the incidents, so I only had one's word agams; the other's. To the editor: Third, the witness was never demoted or punished and still works for me today. The guilty are being punished, and nghtly so. The bad publicity is deserved What is not fair and not true is the allegations that I did nothing after it was reported, that it was common knowledge that it was happening, or that (he witness was somehow punished I appreciate our loyal customers for their continued support. I-cc Campbell. Owner. Hastings Big Boy This letter is about the bonus checks we crossing guards were promised in August 1996 Sgt. Lee ol the Hastings City Police Department told us we would be receiving bonus checks of $ |(M> at the end of the school year in 1997 I was told this again in December The schixil year ended in June and we received our payroll checks, but no bonus checks. After several calls to the police department, trying to reach Sgt Lee. he told me there had been a mix-up between the police department and the sch<x>l district as to who was to pay our bonuses. Each one thought the other was going to pay us. Police Chief Terry Sarver was on vacation at the time but Sgt. Lee assured me that he and Sarver had discussed the matter and that as soon as lhe chief returned, lhe checks would either be sent to us by lhe school district or the Hastings City Police Department This phone conversation between Sgt Lee and me occurred at the end of June It is now the end of July and in another four weeks, sctxxil will begin for the 1997-98 academic year, but we still don't have our checks! It seems that Sgt Lee is on vacation now and calls to police department concerning this matter are answered with lhe statement that Spitting story victimized Big Boy Humor is a great thing To the editor: To the editor: Humor is lhe great thing, the saving thing the minute it crops up. "all our irritations and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place.’* — Mark Twain. With Mark Twain's thought in mind, here are some humorous sayings to share with lhe readers of the Banner: Preacher to groom at wedding ceremony: "It's 'I do.' young man. not ‘whatever.”* “Twice I came home after work and caught my wife in the arms of another man ” a guy told his best fnend. “What can I do to prevent it?" “I don't know." the friend replied "Why don't you try working overtime?" It was so cold, folks went to church just to hear about hell Opera - When a guy gets slabbed in the back and instead of bleeding, he sings. Ballerina - When I have to jump really high. 1 pretend there's a Rottweiler biting me on the behind. Justine McLean Hastings Look, don’t pick roadside flowers To the editor: Mark Bishop, director of the Yankee Spr­ ings Game Area, supervised the planting and maintenance of two areas adjacent to the in­ tersection of Chief Noonday and Peets roads between Hastings and Gun Lake The result of Mr Bishop's action was a lovely and deliberate garden, in which were found many vaneties of wildflowers, in­ cluding phlox, daisies and very special pop­ pies of various and spectacular color. The country garden received much attention from passersby Certain unthinking in­ dividuals. however, not only stopped to ad­ mire. but thoroughly tramped the area while gathering bouquets. My hope is that these thoughtless acts will not discihi rage Mr Bishop from pursuing this project in the future “Look, Don’t Pick.” A.J. Hauser Hastings Hunters’ safety class worthwhile To the editor: I wish to commend the hunter education in­ structors. Ed Danielewicz and staff, who con­ ducted the hunters’ safety class held recently at Barry County Conservation Club. My son. Gregory Smith, attended this class and was taught basic hunting skills, safety techniques, responsible behavior, wildlife management and associated topics. These volunteers gave their time and talent to share their love for Michigan's natural resources They exhibited a strong sense of professionalism, as well as a self-esteem enhancement to these young adults. As a parent, it is very satisfying to assess programs that foster our children's self­ esteem via positive feedback. The community benefits from these programs These gentlemen’s time in teaching our young adults to be a safe and responsible members of our hunting community — and especially for enhancing their self-esteem, is apprcci.ued Kathy Labioda. Hastings HastingsBaNNER Derated to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 I'm writing in regards to the report ol the two people spitting in the food. I've worked at the local Big Boy restaurant for more than 12 years, seven years as a manager. I've never had lo experience anything such as this I'm not sure what I would have done. I guess being a manager means you have to treat all employees fairly When different situations occur, you take matters into your own hands Often in restaurant work, you become very trusting in employees. When you have two employees slating two different stories, and no other witnesses, you have to go on gut instinct. I'm a firm believer that this is exactly what owner Lee Campbell did. He handled this the best way he thought was fair. In regards to the article that was printed, there was only one side of the story presented, and there was only some truth to (hat. Just like everybody else. I am very embarrassed and disgusted about this. I also am appalled that the story in the Banner was one-sided and made accusations that this was still continuing. In fact, this has not occurred in more than a year, nor have lhe two accused employees been employed in our restaurant in over half a year Here at Hastings Big Boy. we strive to give our guests the highest quality service, food and a clean atmosphere. 1 hope that all of our guests know exactly how much we appreciate them. I will continue to take pride in this restaurant and 1 expect the same from all of my employees. Juhe Bodcnmuller, genera) manager. Hastings Big Boy Readers didn’t get the whole story Dear editor: Once again, our media has taken a situation and exiggerated somethings while neglecting to mention others I am writing in regards to the cook at Hastings Big Boy who spit in food. What the media didn't mention was that this happened over a year ago and the only reason this is be­ ing brought up now is the case has gone lo court. They also forgot to mention that particular cook is no longer employed. While this was definitely an inappropriate and disgusting act. this, however, does not represent the owner, managers, cooks and servers employed there now I only hope that those of you ready to jump Board “protects’ children from God To the editor: The Michigan Slate Board of Education has voted to protect the children of the Wolverine state, not from drugs, guns, or alcohol, but from Gid! By a 5 lo 3 margin, the board decided that a simple statement affirming God’s place in lhe lives of Michigan's people has no place in stale education, according to a Wall Slate Journal Article of June 17. The supposedly offensive statement is found in the board s mission statement and says "We. the Michigan State Board of Education, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings undimimshed for our children " The Journal reported that the statement is taken almost word for word from the pream­ ble to Michigan's state constitution, ratified four limes since Michigan became a state in 1837 The board also rejected the statement. "Religion, morality, and knowledge are necessary to good government." which comes from the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Bill Johnson, director of the American Family Association of Michigan said despite more than seven hours of testimony over­ whelmingly in favor of keeping the wording intact, lhe board dropped the mission statement As Jesus suffered and died of a broken heart on the cross, he said. "Father forgive them, they know not what they do." Luke 23:34. Where are lhe Christian soldiers? I 'm not ashamed of the living God. whom I love and serve Joyce Kelly Hastings at the chance to judge the owner, for not tak­ ing immediate action, need to take into con­ sideration that having worked at Big Boy. 1 know he always gives the benefit of the doubt and takes action when given proof, not assumptions, kind of like "innocent until pro­ ven guilty." Even though I am no longer employed by Big Boy. I wouldn't have any second thoughts about going back there to work. Also, for those of you regulars who have shown your support to the owner and those employed, just know it is greatly appreciated because unfortunately there are some who find it necessary to make rude comments. Sandy Carpenter Nashville Know Your legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham. Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C 20510. phone (202) 224-4822 Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith. 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Public Opinion: Chicl Sarver is working with the school district on the matter Culls to the school district arc not helpful, either No one there seems to know anything about bonus checks for the crossing guards They referred me lo the police department. What is going on here? We need the money that was promised to us. We crossing guards are a valuable part of this community. Because of us. children arc able to go to and from sch<M>l each day without injury Wittuxit us. many more children would be ruling school buses (which are already overcrowded) or be taken to school by parents who hardly have time in th- mornings to get to their jobs, let alone lake additional time to drop off a child at school. We deserve and demand respect! After all. this is only a small bonus check lo four people. Il would be less than S500. 1 per­ sonally would like to know what the bold up is. Why are we being ignored.* Maybe it’s time to lake stronger measures. I am asking my fellow employees to stand up and be heard. Perhaps a picket line in front of lhe Hastings City Police Department might be in order Maybe then someone might listen to us. Elaine Watkins Hastings Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Should legal sex age be raised? A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would raise the legal age for consensual sex from 16 lo 18. Some argue that it's an idea whose time has come, others say ifs unenforceable and won't make any difference. What do you dunk? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A D-v-von of J-Aa Graphics Inc ’9S2N Broadway was?mqs Ml 49058-0602 <616i 945 9554 John Jacobs P- siflent Joyce Ryan F radarI c Jacobs Vice President Stopban Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • Davrd T Ybung /Eaton Eiame Gilbert /Assistant Eaton Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habel Kathryn Seelye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • tss • -s ad-, accepted Monday through 1.1, 9 jr- •J5 3Cp'-. Scott Ommen jerry Johnson Saturday 8 30 a m Dennis James, Hastings: Jeff Parker, Hastings: Lisa Shockley. Hastings: Lori Gieseler, Hastings: Sarah Fox, Hastings: James Pickett, Hastings: 1 dunk it's good because they shouldn't be making those kinds of decisions until "It's just another attempt to legislate morality. Our society does not exhibit lhe values we expect of our children" *(I think it's good because) anyone over the age of 18 is considered an aduk and shouldn't be having sex with kids under 18. Il only causes "I think il would work as far as — like a dale rape situation. But as far as two teens, they're going to do what they're going to do. That's going to be their own moral conviction." "Yes. I think that is s good idea.- legal age " Noor Cindy O'Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year in Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties S29 DO per year elsewhere PQS’MASTEA Send address changes to PO Bom B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Secc-’d Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 they lum 18.. * trouble.* -Yes They should raise ths ( �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 31. 1997 — Page 5 Lq/M^ ! SPINE by Tim Zwarf, Ed. D. ■BREST Licensed Psychologist The importance of fathers There is an alarming trend swcepiog this country Fathers arc beginning to be seen as unnecessary to the modem family Fathers are being minimized and at times even "bashed" in television shows and other media Often this minimization is quite subtle For exam pic. as much as I enjoy Tim the Toolman on Home Improvement, his competence is routinely questioned, his wife is most always right, and he portray s the typical stereotype of an emotionally unaware male Sometimes in the media fathers arc subtly absent. My family really enjoys Disney's Toy Story Did you notice through that there is no father in either Andy's home or Sid's home.’ In fact. Andy moves out of his home with his mother and sister. What about dad-’ At other times, the importance of the father is blatantly trivialized as it was during the Dan Quayle Murphy Brown controversy Since I960, lhe total number of children living in fatherless families has jumped from fewer than 8 million to more than 24 million Nearly four out of ten children aic being rais­ ed in homes w ithout their fathers At the same time, almost 75 percent of American children living in fatherless homes will experience poverty before the age of 11 (compared to 20 percent raised in two parent homes). Children living in homes where fathers are absent arc far more likely to be expelled or drop out of school, develop emotional or behavioral problems, commit suicide, and fall victim to child abuse and neglect. Men who grew up without dads currently represent 70 percent of the prison population serving long- Letters Easier to find, harder to cure To the editor: Why is it taking so long for scientists to find a cure for cancer, when it only took them a lit­ tle while to learn how to cause it? Bill Mullins Hastings Anyone tired of rough roads? Communication from... term sentences Il doesn't really take a village lo raise a child (although community is certainly impor­ tant) What it really takes is a mother and a father committed to one another and to lhe task of socializing their children through both direct instruction (rewards and punishments) and through example Mother and fathers parent quite differently Mothers tend to be more verbal; fathers tend lo be more physical Mothers tend to en­ courage safety and caution, fathers arc more challenging when it comes lo risk-taking, in­ dependence and achievement. Mothers tend to be Mronger comforting figures (tun fathers who are more focused on establishing and en­ forcing rules and order governing the behavior of their children Children need both a high degree of nurture tmother s contribution) balanced by a high level of control (father's contribution) Research denuinstratcs that children raised by single mothers tend to be warm and affec­ tionate. but may have difficulty learning self­ control. On the other hand, children reared by single fathers are obedient but often troubled by anxiety and insecurity Specifically, fathers are critical to the rear ing of children because they teach by example how to keep negative impulses in check Fathers need to model for their boys construe live ways of dealing with frustration, anger, and other emotions. Fathers also model how lo treat women as they treat their wife with respect and affirmation Girls who experienc­ ed the love, attention, and protection of fathers are less likely to seek those elsewhere, often through early casual sexual relationships We need to return to a proper understanding of the important role of fathers in the twoparent family This begins with parents work mg hard to develop and maintain a strong and healthy marriage We need to turn lhe (ide back on the increasing divorce rate -n this country. Even in situations where divorce has occurred, parents must recognize that they need work together for the good of their children. Fathers in families torn apart by divorce need to continue to take an active role and be physically and emotionally present for their children Good parenting is critical to the future of a civil. just and good society. There arc many signs that our society is in decay A return to a realization that the importance and com­ plementary role that two parents play in rais­ ing children is crucial. Join me in pledging to take this role seriously — our kids and our future depend on it. (Key ideas and statistics taken from Wade W Hom in the Hillsdale College Imprints. June 1997) FINANCIAL U.S. Congressman Pine Rest Caledonia Clinic Nick Smith FOCUS No matter how you look al it. the savings rate in this country is too low The personal savings rate has fallen from 13 5 percent in the 1940s to 7 percent through the 19WK t«> less than 5 percent today A study recently completed by Stanford University Professor Douglas B Bernheim found that today's workers arc saving just one-third of what they'll need in retirement While the average person can fund an additional amount tor retirement by liquidating the equity in his or her home, this still leaves a huge savings gap that threatens to leave many future retirees at a low standard ol living Unfortunately, the financial troubles facing Medicare and Social Security could further reduce retirement security Too many people now assume tha’ these benefits will be enough to get them retirement The tact is that Social Security has never been and was never intend ed lo be sufficient to provide a comfortable retirement by itself While I believe that the adoption of Social Security reform including private investment, as I and others have pro­ posed. might dramatically increase the yield workers can expect on their Social Security contributions. Social Security will never be a complete retirement package al any time in lhe foreseeable future Similarly, the rapid and sustained rise in health care costs have put an enormous strain on Medicare The balanced budget agreement now passing Congress includes changes to put off the bankruptcy of Medicare from 2001 to 2011.. Even so. we have to continue to look for ways to control waste, fraud and abuse, and ensure adequate support for seniors in the future without continuing to increase payroll taxes on workers Il is also surprising to me that America's savings rate is so low in light of the attractive opportunities to save We are truly living in a golden age for savers We've had strong economic growth and just one mild recession in the last 15 years The slock market is in the midst of a nearly continuous upward march since 1982 which has driven the Dow Jones industrial average up more than eightfold The inflation that ale away savings in the 1970s has been tamed and real interest rates — that is the interest rale minus the inflation rale — have been high Furtitermore. new financial products are making n easier for casual investors to obtain strong yields at a minimum of risk The mystery remains: Why arc people sav­ ing so little? Some have suggested that higher taxes arc playing a part. Record-setting tax in­ creases in 1990 and 1993 have taken money from families that might have been available for savings. Others think that there has been an erosion of the values that led to thrift and savings in prior generations Most Americans do not remember the deprivation of the Depression ar i the lessons of frugality it taught. Lastly, some people may assume that big government will "take care of them." The government has no power to "take care" of anybody except to the extent it taxes and takes away from somebody else. My advice to everyone, including teenagers, is to take saving seriously and take advantage of opportunities to put money away for retirement. After all. you may live lo be one hundred. furnished by Mark D. Christensen o» Edward Jones and Co. Should the CPI be reduced? (Editor's note: Second of a two-part series on Social Security) COLA* were not a part of the original Social Security r’.aii They were implemented in 1972 and have had a significant impact on Social Securitys long-term health Social Security recipients have seen their benefits double between 197N and 1996. Not only are retirees living longer, but they also are now receiving increasing payments — two factors that the original system was not designed to support The argument for changing how the CPI is calculated hinges on the tact that it is always based on a "market basket" containing the same products and brand names The goods and services in that market basket remain con­ stant over time, however, consumers purchase different brands based on available prices. For example, assume the CPI includes a 2liter bottle of Coca-Cola and a Compaq per­ sonal computer The prices on these items went up this year, adding to the increase in the ('PI However, many consumers instead may have bought Pepsi or a comparable Gateway computer, whose prices did not go up last year. So the argument is: Why should retirees gel an increase in Social Security when their cost of living may not have gone up? Those who oppose reducing the CPI have a different argument. They say that the above example is true, however, retirees aren’t buy­ ing soft drinks and computers. They’re pay­ ing tor prescriptions, hospital visits and golf — all of which arc increasing in price much taster than the average market basket ol goods So. what is the right thing to do * Keep in mind lhe purpose of these discus­ sions. to find a way to prevent Social Security from going bankrupt in 2030. The probable solution is that everyone will lie asked to give a little Retirees will likely be asked to help by accepting smaller COLAs and paying income taxes on more of their benefits. Economic development plans wasteful To the editor: Sixty percent of Barry County folks work outside of the county So what is new ' Barry County has been invaded by folks who work in surrounding cities and want to live in peace and in a tranquil environment Let's leave it that way Don Drummond, self-appointed director ol county activities now and future, wants your money for his ideas — anything from a new building for various scattered activities to financing the Economic Development Cor­ poration The County of Board of Commis­ sioners arc suckered right on in for thousands of dollars. $207.5<M) for first-year budget What would $207,500 do for lhe roads of Barry County ? John Fchscnfcld. Diane Vickers. Gene Haas and Rod Goebel arc EDC ad hoc com­ mittee members What a waste' This outfit working in the shadows, just like Drummond s Futurmg Committees, are just for self-gratification and will cost a mint Extension of sewer and water’ The big wheels benefit, the rest pay for it Don't be lulled to sleep by their slippery do­ ings Would a name on a building help him ’ Speaking of a name on a building, the col­ lege on Gun Lake Road wtmld have been more appropriately named D A Van Buskirk instead of Fchsenfcld Van Buskirk kept lhe Hastings schools going in some of lhe roughest times of the Depression Our freedoms are slipping fast Don't let these back-roomers take over Donald W Johnson Happy “43” When you get this t old, do you start getting “Rusty”? Gotcha! NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Apply for our two-week nursing assistant training course You will be eligible for hire on day three of our class, and begin earning an hourly rate of $6 81 per hour. 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In Stock McCall’s, Kwik Sew, Simplicity PATTERNS 33% OFF Center Stage No phone calls, please. ffiornapple Workers will likely be asked lo pay a little more and work a tew more years before retir­ ing monly discussed recommendations for pre­ serving the long-term health ot the Social Security system raising the retirement age Another proposal is to change the way the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is calculated lhe CPI reflects changes in the cost of living lor Americans — m other words, the inflation rate II is used, among other things, to deter­ mine cost ol living adjustments (COLAs) for Social Security benetil checks each year As lhe CPI goes up. so do Social Security bene­ fits In 1997. benefits were increased 2.9 per- To the editor: I am writing because I am wondering why the Department of Transportation is worrying about putting islands in front of the businesses in Dowling, to Mop people from parking, when M-37 between Hastings and Battle Creek is in such bad shape For several years. I have thought maybe this year they will do something with the road. But I know they aren't going to when they paint the edges and center line The D.O.T. of Michigan should be thoroughly ashamed of it lam wondering if anyone else is as tired of the rough road bet­ ween Hastings and Battle Creek as I am It’s so rough, full of potholes and even the patches are the roughest in the state I wish Gov Engler had to travel on it every day for a while Ada Crawley Southern Barry County Battle Creek r'4| ’ 1 218 E State St Healings • M5-9673 rnzrrnEnjzzzzzzizzzzzzzzzs <Dance Academy 115.N. Main • PO Box 115 Woodland, Ml 48897-0115 Director • Kelly Sanderson 616-374-7991 / 616-367-4707 0AML|N^ Thornapple Valley Church presents Family Fun Night Taco Bell’ E’xprcss/Hamlin's Quik Stop of Lake Odessa is now accepting applications for immediate employment We have 15-20 new positions to fill Positions Available: • Management • Clerk/Cashicr • Food Preparation Full and Pah-time positions available. Apply at Hamlin's Quik Stop/Total 1401 Jordan Lake Street. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 Sat-, August 2nd • 7 p.m featuring Overcomers Under Cover Puppet Ministry Team from I liddi-n Sprint* Chunh of Howell. Ml .11 Thornapple Valiev Church Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Gymnastics Hope you had nice summer, now it s time to think ot fall classes Open Enrollment Tuesday. August 5. 1:00-300pm/5:00-8:00pm Wednesday. August 6. 1 00-3 00pm/5 00-8:00pm Classes begin the ween of September 1 All registrations are on a first come first serve basis September tuition is due at the time registration Hastings. Ml 948-2549 ‘ tor c.iutcm|s»r.irv iiiumc .mJ •\ tree will oHeruu: will he Liken Please call 616-374-7991 for more information. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 31. 1997 Lake Odessa celebrates 5th annual Depot Day back and stopped on the other side of lhe road — it was Janie Rodngue/ She offered him help He (old her he was used to the problem and that he would just wait She said that was ndiculous and look him to Jerry 's Tire to get the car started After his speech. Wisclogle reiterated his shock in winning the award "It was quite a surpnsc I made a recom­ mendation for another citi/cn to win the award. I’ve been lucky lo serve on all these committees and make a contnbution " Wisclogle has served on a lot of area committees. Lake Odessa Village President Jerry Engle joked that it would be easier to mention the committees that Wisclogle did not serve on. Some of »hc committees he has served on arc Village Council, the Board of Education, the waste water au­ thority. lhe Lions Club, the Chamber of Commerce, the Aris Commission and lhe Histoncal Society. Wiselogics wife. Charlotte, said Fred was always eager to help people "He would come home after someone asked him to do something and he would say I think I can help them and it might be fun ." she said Susie Cooley, sister of Janie Rodngue/, by Jason Karas Stuff Wnter lhe filth annual Depot Day kicked off Saturday. July 26. with the presentation ol lhe Janie Rodrigue/ award to Fred Wisclogle The award is given every year for volun­ teerism in the Lake Odessa community Wiselogle said he was completely surprised and honored by the award “Until five minutes ago I did not know I was candidate I don’t know of a higher award one can get in this community than lhe one named after the late Janie Rodngue/ " Wisclogle shared a lew of his fondest memories of volunteerism in his life, such as his grandmother feeding hobos who came to her door He also shared a story about a supercharged Chry sler Lcbaron he had that would die on him in the summer when it got hot out He said he was used to this happening, and would just wan a half hour and the car would fix itself He said one day while driving on Jordan Lake Avenue, he had just crossed the railroad tracks and the car died He coasted down the street as far as he could and pulled over to the side He said a car passed him and turned around and came CHURCH OF said that Rodenguez would have been happy for Fred "She thought the world of Fred." said Cooley “Fred has done a lol lor the commu­ nity " Lavi year’s winner. Janet Thomas, shared Cooley's sentiments ' I think it's super. Fred has been very en­ ergetic in the community He is involved in so many things." Mane Pickens, a past award winner as well, had nothing but praise for Wisclogle "1 think it's fantastic. He deserved this a long time ago He has been a real mainstay of the community for years." Besides the award, there was a variety of entertainment and items on display al lhe de­ pot. Lake Odessa Historical Society Presi­ dent John Waite said Depot Day is the main event of the year for the Historical Society. "Our goal is to raise public awareness and bnng people into the depot." he said. Waite said despite the formidable humidity Saturday, he was happy with lhe turnout "It’s going real well." he said "We're real pleased." The emphasis for this year's displays at the depot was scouting. Inside people could look view a variety of scouting related items such as pictures, old handbooks and a uni­ form from Scouting Troop 2. one of the first troops organized in Lake Odessa Entertainment was also on the schedule at Depot Day The Com Cob Cloggcrs kicked the day's entertainment off followed by the Center Stage Dancers, who both performed a variety of dance routines for the crowd W’anda Deg an. a dulcimer player from East Lansing, entertained the crowd with her ren­ ditions of songs like "Tammy." "The Recy­ cle Song" and "Waltzing with Bears " Degan played three different instruments for the crowd, the hammer dulcimer, the chorded zither and the frcted zither Charity Black performed a variety of Christian nop songs for the crowd Her sis­ ter. Ann Black, joined her to sing a duct for her last tunc. Lake Odessa Boy Scout Troop 300 mem­ bers presented their colors and led the crowd in lhe Pledge of Allegiance. Waite praised the troop for helping the depot and the his­ torical society throughout the years. Karen Morse won the Histoncal Society's raft!? drawing trip for two to Mackinac Is­ land. Marge Enckson won lhe second pnze of SI00 and Alan Ackerson won the $50 third prize. Fred Wiselogle (left) received the Janie Rodnguez Award last Saturday at the Lake Odessa Depot Day. The award is given to an outstanding volunteer in the community. Presenting the award to Wiselogle is Lake Odessa Village President Jerry Engle. T H E | NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way Randall Hartman. Pastor | Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even mg Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, HOPE I NITEll METHODIST CHURCH. M »? South al M ’N PEACE COMMUNITY CHVRCH OF GOD. 1530 N Larry Huhlcv. Pastof Church phone M45-WM5 Office Hours Wed Thur* V a m lo 12 no«»n Kathy Count, choir director Sun day morning V 30 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Wor »hip. 6 00 pm Evening Service' Wednesday 6 45 p m W’amors I grade* K -Mhl Youth Fellowship f>4< pm to 8..50 pm (grade* 7th 12th) Thursday 7 00 pm Prayer Meeting Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-5195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a m and 6 p m . Wednesday 7 pm Also Rainbow Learning Center child care. 6 a m to 6 p m HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hasting*. Pastor David Burgett. M48 88VO or 94X 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning W orship 11 a in . Sunday Evening Service 6 p in . Thursday Bible Study 7pm It interested in a free Home Bible Study. please call for mote details HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer Sute Rd and Bolt wood St Rev Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945 9121 Sunday - 9 45 am Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worship. 5 00 pm Teen*. 6 (Ml p m Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day 9 (X» a m Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 00 a m Youth Adult Bi ble Study. 6 30pm Kid's Quiz/ mg. 7 (i) pm Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Imhlield Phone 567 4061 « Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Wor ship Sers Kt* Sundav, 9 00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. II 00a m . Re* ( art Litchfield St N0A1 SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4 H. M>»ndavs 6 K) to 8 00 pm BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p m Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . ! freewill offering We welcome you I to iNir church family with the | warmth of Christ's Love, and the ; fellow ship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church». 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hasting* Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Service* 9 45 I a m Bible Classes for all age*, j 10 40 am Morning Worship I Thursday. 7 50 p m Prayer and Bi ble Study — Sharing Your Faith. 5 50 p m Youth meeting with Youth With a Message". 945 9224 . 6 50 p m Bible Mudy for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. H05 S Jefferson Father Charle* Fischer. Pastor Saturda* Mas* 4 50 p m Sunday Masse* 8 00 a m and 11 00 a m . Confession* Saturday 4 00-4 Ml p tn WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coals Grose Road Pastor Ben Her ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 50 a m . Church Service 10 50 am. Wednesday 6 00 p m Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge 1616) 945-9592 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. After School Special Wedne-day. 4pm P O Bos 65. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 625 2050 (Delton) after 6 pm weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch, Minister of Musi.- Morning Worship 9 45 and 11 00 am. Sunday School 9:45 and 11 00 a m for children and adults Family Hour 6 00 p m Sun day evening Monday First Mon day of the Month Mom * Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6 50 p m Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 pm Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948-81KM HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 50 a m . classes for all age* Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery pro sided Sunday Evening Service. b 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m arc Rainbows or J J Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 15-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limn* Nashville area GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valle* High School Pa«uw Don Roscoe. «5I7) 852 9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children’* ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC­ CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Ro*e Catholic Church. Hasting* Sunday Mas* 9 30 a tn The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions -II8S leflcrson - 945->429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770C>olcRd - Hastings Michigan meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9am Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all service* For more infor raation call 948 9327 or Re* Da* id T Hustww'k. vicar at 948-2101 St Andrew's is a pan of the Indepen dent Anglican Church Canada Synod THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrev A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m and 10 45 a.m Sunday Children* Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6 .30 p m Youth group meet* Wednes­ day 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Fil 49050 616)758 3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 .30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a m . Sunday Evening Pray er Time 6: 00p.m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7: 00 p m |_____________ Arthur H. Lee____________ HASTINGS - Arthur H. Lee, age 76, of Hast­ ings, passed away Friday. July 25, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Lee was born October 30,1920 in India­ napolis, Indiana, the son of Albert and Magdelena (Cunningham) Lee. He was raised in Muskegon. Holloa and Hesperia. He attended schools there. He married Frances McNutt in August 1945. They moved to Hastings in 1959 from Ohio, then lived in Florida for 16 years, returning to Hastings in 1979. Mr. Lee was employed os a self employed painting contractor for most of his working life. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters and two brothers. Mr. Lee is survived by his wife, Frances; two sons, Arthur (JoAnn) Lee, Jr. of Holton and James (Sandra) Lee of Hastings; five grand­ children, Erin, Lindsey, Charlie, John and Mandy; three great grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers. Memorial graveside services were held Tuesday, July 29, 1997 at Rutland Township Cemetery, Barry County. Reverend John Hunt­ ley officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor­ ship I I 00 a m . Evening Service al b 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Musk, and Christian Education Church phone (616)945 9574 Bar net free building wtih elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM 1220 al 10 30 am SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE (June I thru Aug 31) Worship 9 30 a m with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4 and JunH>r Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship. 10 30 a.m Aug 4-8 — Vacation Bible School, f 30 to 8 30 p m for pre-school thu 6ih grade Sunday . Au; • — Madrigal Old Time Gospel Musk Concert and Dessert 4pm— tickets S5 each BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRLST 541 N X chigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 490? 8 Sunday Ser­ |Mary Allerding| SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - Mary Allerd­ ing, age 71, passed away June 29, 1997 at San Jose, California. Mrs. Allerding was bom June 1, 1926 in Hastings, the daughter of Roy and Margaretha Gardner. She married William Sweet in 1941, he was killed in 1944 during WWI1. She married Woodrow Allerding in 1945, he preceded her in death in 1985. Besides her husband she was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers and one sister. She is survived by four daughters, Marie (Steven) Working of Wayland, Judy Shields of Grand Ledge, Karen Schowalter of Livermore, California and Linda Lamar of San Jose, Cali­ fornia; two sisters, Ruth Cheney and Dora Terpening, both of Hastings; seven grandchil­ dren and two great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 2,1997 at Oak Memorial Park in San Jose, California. Services were conducted by Dr. Ray Stamps. Funeral arrangements were made by Oak Hill Funeral Home in San Jose, California. vices Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor ship II am. Evening Services 6 p.m . Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the borne Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Aug 3 Morn­ ing services at Tiden Paik Picnic following Aug 14. 15. 16. V B S Thursday and Fnday at 7-8 30 pm. Saturday at 10-11 30 am Picnic following GRACE LUTHERAN CHIRCH. 239 E North Si . Michael Amor. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Aug 1 - 8 00 and 10 00 Holy Communion. Healing Service Thursday. July 31 - 6 .30 VBS. 8 00 A A Friday. Aug I - 6 30 VBS Saturday. Aug 2 - 8 00 NA Monday. Aug 4 — 6 00 Schedulers. 6 30 Softball. 7 (M> B ot G Tuesday Aug ' - 7 00 Shepherd Comm . 7 30 Oserealer* Anon W ednesday. Aug 6—10 00 Beginning Bible School. 7 00 Beginning Bible School HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHI RCH Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller Pastor Sally C Keller Director. Noah ’* Ark Pre*».h««>l Julie A Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent Sunday. Aug 3 — 9 30 Sunday Morning Worship Ser vice The 9 to service is broadcast over WBCH AM and FM nursery i* pro* idcd during the *er sice The scrsKe will be presented by Sally Keller and several women from our Women * ()r£anizali«*n Patli LaJoye will play the piano and special musk, will he ptosided by Peter Lewis Grace M. Gilson HASTINGS - Grace M. Gilson, age 102, of Hastings, pased away Monday, July 28,1997 at Thomapplc Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Gilson was bom May 22,1895 in Lake Odessa, lhe daughter of William H. and May Cornell McCartney. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1913 and from Daven­ port College in Grand Rapids in 1915. Grace became the wife of Leon T. Gilson, local postmaster, in 1943. She began her business career as the first woman employed by the Lake Odessa State Savings Bank in 1915. The bank was closed due to the national bark holiday declared in 1933. The present Union Bank was formed in 1935. where Grace was employed until her retirement in 1946. She served as a member of the bank’s Board of Directors until 1957. Mrs. Gilson became lhe Lake Odessa Village Treasurer in 1927; the first woman elected to public office in Lake Odessa. She was also a member of the Centra! United Methodist Church. Her family and friends helped her celebrate her one hundred and second birthday on May 22. 1997 She was preceded m death by her husband, Leon T. Gilson in 1977. Mrs. Gilson is survived by her step son. Dr. C. Mark (Lamar) Gilson of Salem, South Carolina; a step daughter-in-law, Mrs. Tom (Marie) Gilson of Ann Arbor, three nieces, Frances (Fred) Long of Charlotte, Mary Beard of Grand Ledge and Lucille (Raymond) Ever­ est of Ionia; two nephews, Charles Hale McCartney of Lake Odessa and Robert (Sally) McCartney of Asheville, North Carolina. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. August 1. 1997 at Koops Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or the charity of one’s choice. Alton E. uAr Carpenter PLAINWELL - Alton ’’Al" Carpenter, age 77, of Plainwell, and formerly of 1008 Marsh Rd., passed away Tuesday, July 29, 1997 at Borgess Medical Center. Mr. Carpenter was born April 14, 1920 in Doster, the son of Earl & Edith (Call) Carpenter. He was employed for 37 years in shipping & receiving at Plainwell Paper Company. Mr. Carpenter was a member of the Delton & Otesgo V.F.W. Dads Club and an associate member of the Fiddlers Association. For many years he played the Banjo in many area places and loved the Jamboree. He married June Case on September 20, 1990. Mr. Carpenter was preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley Carpenter in 1972 & a step­ son, Randy Case in 1996; two brothers, Robert & Howard Carpenter; and a great granddaughter. Mr. Carpenter is survived by his wife, June; two daughters, Mary &. George Chvala of Manistee; Sharon & Bin Zaika of White Pigeon; four sons, Gerald & Linda Carpenter of Manistee; Lyle & Bonnie Carpenter of Wayland; Ray Carpenter of Kalamazoo; Ron &. Kathy Carpenter of Manistee; stepdaughter, Karen Mulder of Plainwell; three stepsons, Chris Anderson of Kalamazoo; Roger Aliena of Martin; Joseph &. Sharon Case of Martin; two sisters-in-law; 33 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; several nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 31, 1997 from 7-9 P.M. at the Williams Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 1, 1997 at 11 A.M. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Richard Smith of New Apostolic Church of Otsego officiating. Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell. |______ Gerald E. “Jerry'” B'oocfc______ | HASTINGS - Gerald “Jerry" Woods, age 62, of Hastings, passed away Monday, July 28, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Woods was boro March 20. 1935 in Howard City, the son of Virgil and Grace (Kunde) Woods. He was raised in Howard City until 1941 when his family moved to Freeport. He began kindergarten in Howard City, attended Freeport schools and graduated Free­ port High School in 1953. He married Jo Anne M. Greiner of Woodland on January 21, 1961 and moved to Hastings. In his early years he worked with his brother at Wood’s Garage and with his parents in their grocery store in Freeport, later he worked for Felpausch Food Store and Montgomery Wards in Hastings. In 1967 he began working for the Sears Roebuck Company, retiring in February Jerry was an avid outdoors person and sportsman. He especially enjoyed football, baseball, fishing, hunting, golfing, metal detecting, motorcycling and bowling. Mr. Woods was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Edith and his twin sister, Geraldine and four brothers, Kenneth, Waiter “Gus", Donald "Bud” and Arnold Woods. He is survived by his wife, JoAnne; one daughter, LeAnne (Mitch) Wyant of Richland; two grandchildren, MacKenzie and Logan; one brother. Harold (Frances) Woods of Rockford; four sisters, Doris Piper, Helen Field, both of Hastings, Dorothy Cool of Freeport and Mary Jane (Bob) Blough of Hastings; an aunt, Ada Wollander of Cedar Springs and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a m. on Thursday, July 31,1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught offi­ ciating. Burial will take place at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, Woodland Town­ ship, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 Donna Dell Baldwin (Brown) MIDLAND - Donna Dell Baldwin (Brown), age 68, of Midland, formerly of Hickory Comers, passed away early Saturday, July 26, 1997. Mrs. Baldwin was bom September 22,1928 in Hickory Corners, lhe daughter of Frank and Edna (McKibben) Brown. She lived in Hickory comers for 58 years She graduated from W.K. Kellogg Consolidated High School in 1946. Thirty one years later she attended Kellogg Community College and earned an Associates Degree in Business Administration. She was married lo Moiris (Bud) King of East Leroy in 1948 with whom she raised four children. She was active in her children’s activ­ ities, volunteering in Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Blue Birds and numerous Parent Teachers Association committees and was a vocal supporter of lhe Hickory Corners Telephone strike in 1973. In 1988 she married Charles (Chuck) Bald­ win of Midland and moved to Midland where she spent the remainder of her life. She enjoyed traveling and doing "once in a lifetime" things such as parasailing, hot air balloon rides and glider planes at 5,000 feet, as well as spending time with her 13 grandchil­ dren. Her travels with Chuck took her to such venues as Germany, England, Hawii, Bermuda and winters in Anna Maria Island. Florida. Mrs. Baldwin was a member of the Hickory Comers Methodist Church and was a long time, member of the Hickory Comers chapter of the' Order of Eastern Stars. She also sang with the. Delton Sweet Adelines for a number of years,She was employed by the Gull Lake system and’ the Department of Defense at the Federal Center at Battle Creek for several yean. J She is survived by her husband. Chuck; four’ children and their spouses, Doug and CathyKing of Indiapolis, Indiana, Rick King and Suo Markus of Richland, Robin and Randy Robbins of Hickory Comers and Panic and Bruce Houtman of Indiapolis, Indiana; three step children, Tim and Sally Baldwin of Nash­ ville, Indiana, Jean Kelly and Michael McCol­ lough of West Baden, Indiana and Tony and Kathy Baldwin of Green Bay, Wisconsin; one sister, Mamee McCarty of Battle Creek; her step mother, June Eitner of Athens; fifteen □eices and nephews; her grandchildren, Kurt King of Mt. Clemons, Sara Cruttenden, Brandi and Emma Robbins of Hickory Comers, Amy Robbins of McBain, Abigail and Jack Hout­ man of Indianapolis and Elizabeth and Amy King, also of Indianapolis, Indiana, Katie and Adam Baldwin of Green Bay, Wisconsin and Aaron and Josh Baldwin of Nashville, Indiana. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 30, 1997 in Delton at the Williams Funeral Home. Reverend Ed Ross officiated. Interment took place at lhe Hickory Comers Cemetery Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider lhe United Scleroderma Foundatin, P.O. Box 399, Watsonville, Cali­ fornia 95077. William L. Main HASTINGS - William L Main, a^e 67, of Hastings, passed away Monday, July 28.1997 at his residence. Mr. Main was bom on May 9, 1930 in Morgan, Castleton Township, Barry County, the son of Marlin and Maitie (Tyler) Main. He was raised in the Morgan area of Barry County. He attended lhe Lakeview Country School and Hastings High School. He served in the United States Airforce from June 18. 1947 until his discharge on June 17, 1950. Mr. Mam was employed at Eaton Manufac­ turing Company in Battle Creek for 32 years, retiring from there in 1983. He was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge, Hastings V.F.W. and American Legion Posts, Woodland Eagles Lodge and lhe United Auto Workers Union. Mr. Mam was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Keith Main. He is survived by his step son, Robert Aicken of Freeport; a step daughter, Teresa (Char­ lie) Boulter of Hastings; seven grandchildren; three great grandsons; two brothers, Richard (Barbara) Main of Hastings and David (Wanda) Mam of Hastings; one sister, Marva (Russell) Fox of Hastings; special loved one, Judith; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 30. 1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings. Pastor George Stevenson officiated. Bunal took place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 31. 1997 — Page 7 Social News Chaffin-McCall united in marriage Kristen Lee McCall and Jeffery William Chaffin were united in marriage on May 24. 1997 in Kalamazoo at the First Congrega­ tional Church with reception following at Western Michigan University — Miller Auditorium Knsten is the daughter of Michael and Sally McCall of Hastings and Jeff lhe son of Don and Barb Chaffin of Ann Arbor. Kelli McCall. Kristen's older sister was the maid of honor Kimberly Chaffin. Kristen's oldest sister was a bridesmaid. Paul Chaffin. Jeff’s brother was the best man. LeAnne Chaffin. Jeffs twin sister, was also a bridesmaid Peter Niemann and Matthew Dia­ mond. friends of the groom, served as groomsmen Kristen is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School and the University of Michigan. She is employed as an environmental engineer by Quarker Chemical Corporation of Penn­ sylvania. currently consulting at General Motors Corporation in Kalamazoo. Jeff is a 1990 graduate of Huron High School of Ann Arbor and Western Michigan University He is currently employed as head sound engineer at Western Michigan Univer­ sity Miller Auditorium The couple honeymooned in Florida at Disneyworld and in Jamaica. They currently reside in Kalamazoo. Fall-Maichele exchange vows Angela Lynne Fall and Eric James Maichele were united in marriage on May 31. 1997 at a Nuptial Mass at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Saginaw. Ml Father Roben Deland officiated The bride's parents arc Robert and Myra Fall of Saginaw. and Bruce Carlson of Bessemer The groom is the son of James and Sue Ann Maichele of Hastings The bride's maid of honor was her sister. Christine Fall Bridesmaids were Suzanne Shore). cousin of the bride and Jennifer Maichele. sister of the groom. The groom was assisted by best man. Stane ly Nicholson, and groomsmen were Scott Selesky and Frank Marcinkiewicz Ushers were John Carlson and Matthew Fall Following a wedding reception at the Swan Valley Country Club in Saginaw. the couple took a wedding trip to Toronto. Ontario, and Europe, visiting Switzerland. Austria and Italy. The newlyweds now reside in Portage. Michigan Dale Bassett to mark 89th Stanton-Oom to wed next May Mr and Mrs. Patrick Joseph Stanton of Royal Oak. Ml announce the engagement of their daughter. Kathleen Mary, to Wayne Bernard Oom of Northville. Ml. son of Mr and Mrs. Bernard P Oom of Hastings. Kate is a graduate of Dondero High School in Royal Oak and Western Michigan Univer­ sity. She is pursuing a master’s degree in speech language pathology at Wayne State University in Detroit. Wayne is a graduate of Hastings High School and the University of Michigan. He is a manufacturing engineer with Dextech in Dexter. Mi. A May. 1998 wedding is planned at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. There will be a birthday open house for Dale Basssett on Sunday. Aug 3. from 2-5 p.m. at his daughter Marcia Ingrams. 215 W Amy. Hastings No gifts please GIRL. McKenzie Jade Mane born at 12 53 p.m. on July 7 at Pennock Hospital to Jolene Pastemack and Keenan Rudcsill of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs 3h o/s and 20'? inches long. GIRL, Kimberly Jo born Monday. July 21. 1997 at 7 24 p in at Borges* Hospital in Kalamazoo Her weight was 7 lbs I oz . length 19 inches Her happy parents arc Tanya Minnis and Eric Zettelmaicr of Hickory Comers Her proud grandparents are Jeff and Renee Speas ot Lake Odessa. Max Minnis of Georgia and Glenn and Mary Lou Zettelmaicr ot Richland GIRL. Jeff and Debbie Starring ol Battle Creek would like to announce the birth ol their daughter. Shayna Kaitlin July 22. at X 05 p.m at Community Hospital in Battle Creek She weighed 5 lbs 9 o/s Grandparents are Boo and Judy Starring ol Vermontville and Peggy Marsh of Battle Creek Great grand mother LaVancc Aldrich ot Vermontville GIRL. Tasha Marie born al 7 12 a in on July 19. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Diane Sweat and Steve Stetfie of Delton Weighing X lb* 3'4 ozs and 20': inches long GIRL. Makayla Morgan born at X Cam on July 18. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Loni Lee Swift of Nashville Weighing " lb* 7ozs and 20 inches long Winebrenners to mark golden anniversary Walter and Laura Wmebrenner of Hastings. Ml will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver­ sary with their nine children, their spouses and 22 grandchildren at the home of their son and daughter-in-law. John and Cindy Winebrenncr, on Aug 10. 1997 They were married in a quiet ceremony 50 years ago. Aug 10. 1947. by their Pastor tn Albion. In­ diana before heading nonh to Grand Rapids. Ml where they attended Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary They have requested this milestone be celebrated quietly. w nh family members only. but if you would like to congratulate them you may send them a card at their home address BOY. Samuel John born al X 2b a m on July 14. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Steve and Linda Mernng ot Hasting* Weighing X lb* II ozs and 20'.’ inches long GIRL. Abigail May born at 1 lip m on July 15. 1997 al Pennock Hospital to Bree and Chuck Fetterman ot Lake Odessa Weighing 7 lbs X ozs and 21 niche* long Have a story idea? Call us at 945-9554 Woodland NEWS by Catherine Lucas An organization meeting of a committee to plan and execute the annual Labor Day weekend homecoming in Wtxidland was held last Wednesday evening in lhe village office Those present were Glcndon and Betty Curtis; Lenny Cross and Sue Stowell, repre­ senting the Woodland Eagles; Elaine Benner, representing the Lakewood Community Ambulance organization; Dale Geiger and Gretchen Slater, representing the township veterans' monument committee; Tom Clark, representing the W'cxxlland Fire Department and the athletic association; Shirley Kilmer and Cathy Lucas, who represented the Wood­ land Lions Club and lhe Woodland Town­ ship Library The weekend events will open Friday, when the softball tournament begins in the park at 6 p m and Woodland United Methodist Church holds an ice cream social from 4 30 to 7 p.m The church members will serve sandwiches and home-made ice cream with cakes and pies. At the same time, lhe Woodland Eagles will hold a Tish fry in their lodge building. On Saturday, all parade entries should be al Woodland Elementary School on Franklin Street no later than 12:30 p.m. Judges will be named by the Tire department and prizes will be given in several categories. All members of lhe committee agreed that Frank and Wilma Townsend would be the grand marshals, and since that time, the Townsends have agreed lo accept the honor. Shirley Kilmer volunteered to arrange de­ tails for the grand marshals' reception to fol­ low the parade. Woodland Township Library will once again have a sale of surplus and donated books in the park all day. with lhe proceeds benefiting the library. Elaine Benner asked permission for the Lakewood Community Ambulance to hold an open house and reception later in lhe af­ ternoon to show their new building on Broadway west of the village. Permission was given. The Lakewood Ambulance volunteers and auxiliary will have a bake sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. until they run out of food. Betty Curtis said she will gel letters out to the artists who participated in the Saturday craft show last year. If anyone new is inter­ ested in renting space for a booth, they can contact her at 367-4504. The W'cxxlland Lions Club will hold lhe annual chicken barbecue in the park Saturday aftcmixm and will hold a raffle for donated prizes. The W .xxiland Fire Department again will hold a 50-50 raffle Saturday evening and they will operate their dunking booth in the park Saturday afternoon. The athletic assentation will operate lhe park food concession stand ail three days of the softball tournament. The Woodland Eagles Lodge will hold a fish fry in their lodge building Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.. breakfast from 6 to noon Satur­ day. Sunday and Monday and will have a public food license all three days from 7:30 a.m. to closing and fast food will be served any lime during those hours. The Eagles will also hold a dime pitch txxHh in the park Saturday. A horseshoe tournament and a three-onthree basketball tournament will probably occur on Saturday. Kelly Row land will direct kids games with prizes in the park beginning at 2:30 p.m. The usual Sunday morning community worship will be held in the park al 9 a.m. and the Living Stones from Lakewood United Methodist Church will participate. The Woodland Gospel Quartet with special guests. "The Sears" from Sears. Michigan, will present a concert Sunday evening at WcxxJIand United Methodist Church, begin­ ning al 7 p.m. Final games of the softball tournament will be held on Monday. Labor Day. The championship game is usually reached in the late afternoon. Last Wednesday. 18 ladies, all over 70. were honored with a special luncheon al LakcwixxJ United Methodist Church. Many more ladies were invited, but unable to at­ tend for vine reason or another. This special "Lovely Ladies Luncheon" was planned by the church office and Doris Flessncr. Other church members helped or lumished food. The menu was meatballs, a broccoli and rice dish, many fruit salads, biscuits and a layered dessert. It all was delicious. The event opened with John Waite intro- Rodgers couple to mark 25 years John ("Buff") and Diane Rodgers will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a sur­ prise open house hosted by their three daughters and a family fnend at the American Legion Hall in Caledonia on Friday . Aug. 1. starting at 7 p.m. The family would like to keep this a secret from their parents for as long as possible Dygert-Noffke to be wed Aug. 16 Bill and Sue Dygen of Ionia. Tom and Marge Noffkc of Lake Odessa, and Dave and Pam (Olmstead) Nail of Great Falls. Mon­ tana. proudly announce the wedding of their children Rebecca Sue and Samuel Thomas The wedding will be held at Fallsburg Park in Lowell on Saturday. Aug 16. 1997 A reception follows Becky is a 1991 graduate of Ionia High School, and Sam is a 1991 graduate of Lake wood High School Samantha Taytor assists Christian magician Eric Reamer in some illusions. ducing each of the ladies without faltering over a name once. Mixed summer flower centerpieces by Mardellc Bates were on each of the three ta­ bles. After the meal was completed. Mardellc Bates gave a short program about being God's light, in which she used a table full of candles. At the end. she gave each lady a tiny yellow candle. The Rev. Ben Herring, pastor of the Woodgrovc combined Brethren and Christian Church attended the General Assemblies of lhe Christian Church (Disciples of Christ Church) in Denver. Colo., last week. This was an international assembly. Gary Coates spoke at the church Sunday. The Bible school held at this church re­ cently contributed $186.95 to Barry County Love Inc. Many of the local churches now have a place where members or guests can put sur­ plus fresh garden products and those who do not have gardens can help themselves. Larry. Arlene and Nicholas Rose spent a few days on Turner Lake (near Yankee Springs) in their camper last week. Nicholas said he had a great time and he had a lol of stories about the time and the lake for the local librarian when he got back. The "Saturday Matinee" at the library fea­ tured the movie "Mary Poppins." Three children came. Next week we will show "Beauty and lhe Beast." We have now received baseball tickets from the Battle Cals organization to give to children who read two or more books during July. The tickets are good Aug. 6. 7 or 8 and can be upgraded lo reserved seats for $1. Many children arc eligible and I hope they each drop in to get their tickets. I stopped by the new quarters of the Lake­ wood Ambulance Friday aflenoon. They pur­ chased the old Begcrow home on the west edge of the village and did a lot of work on il before moving in. Betty Bcgrow said they arc hoping to get the exterior painted before the open house they are planning to hold during Homecoming weekend The house was roomy, attractive and com­ fortable. Ambulance personnel on duty overnight will have real beds to sleep in and there arc two rooms furnished with comfortable furni­ ture for leisure time. The kitchen is wellequipped and 1 smelled fresh coffee when I was there. Christian illusionist Eric Reamer appeared at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sun­ day evening. People from four or five differ­ ent churches were present including the Revs. Phil Whipple and Brian Allbright. Reamer had just finished a week at Eaton Rapids Christian campground, where he worked with the children, and this week he will be al a conference of Christian enter­ tainers al Calvin College in Grand Rapids. He said there would be a program in the au­ ditorium every evening and anyone was wel­ come to come see them. He and his wife will appear on Thursday evening. The Woodland Lions Club annual scholar­ ship benefit steak dinner was held Saturday. People came and went all evening, and 180 steaks were served as well as a dozen or so hot dogs lo children who did not want a steak. Club president Wayne Musbach said the event was a financial success. Tickets for the annual Saturday before La­ bor Day chicken barbecue will be in the hands of the club members to sell sometime this week. Some local fanners have started lhe wheat harvest. Il seems to be a little later this year, probably because of lhe late spring. CREDIT PROBLEMS UNDERSTOOD FREE APPLICATION BY PHONE 510,000 - 5 BB /mo 550,000 - 5265 /mo 580.000 - 5707 /mo CAPITAL SEEKERS, INC. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING and FILING of SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FINEVIEW ACRES SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board ol lhe Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan having resolved its Intention to make certain public improvements consisting of repaving 2500 feet of existing paved road In Pineview Acres Plat, (the "Improvements '), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts ot Michigan ol 1954. as amended, has made its final determination ol a special assessment district, which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benelitted by the improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed. The special assessment district includes those parcels in Pineview Acres Plat more particularly described as follows: Lots 1 and 2 and 13 through 36. inclusive of the plat of Pineview acres, as recorded in liber 4 ot plats, page 52. in the office of the Barry County Register of Deeds NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the district, which roll sets forth the relative portion ol the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benelitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE 13TH DAY OF AUGUST. 1997. AT 6:30 O'CLOCK P M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALUFIRE STATION. 13555 M-37. BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN. IN SAID TOWNSHIP TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUI ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appear ance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. In the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the township by letter prior to the hearing in which case a personal appearance at the hearing Is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board ol the Township of Johnstown. Dated: July 25. 1997 June Doster, Clerk Township ol Johnstown �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 31, 1997 l€GAl NOTICES: Ann landers State of Michigan Probate Court COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate STATE OF MICHIGAN PRORATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMS NOTICE *—J------- * * O inoeywnoen* r —tuueie File No 96-21997 It Estate o< Constonce Halen Bennett Social Security No 364 24 7115 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or al let fed by the following The decedent whose last known address was 544 E Thorn St Hostings Ml 49058 died 9 2 96 An instrument dated 6-6 89 has been admitted os the will ol the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be lorever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Mary Ann Holl 620 Whitmore Rd Hostings Ml 49058 or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Pro bole Court Hastings Michigan 49058 within 4 months ol the dote ol publication ol this notice Notice is lurther given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it James J Goulooie (P44497) 1225 W State St Hastings Ml 49058 (616)945 2255 (7-31) File No 97 22138 IE Estate ol RICHARD V ZEEDYK DECEASED Social Security No 368 26 3321 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or al lecfed by the following The decedent whose last known address was 11120 East Shore Drive Delton Michigan 49046 died May 7 1997 An instrument dated August 27 1996 has been admitted as the w'll ol lhe deceased Creditors ol the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be iorever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative David Stuut 1820 lourelwood Portage Michigan 49002 or to both the mdepen dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the date of publication ol this notice Notice is further given thot the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the parsons entitled to it Michael A Shields (P3943M 151 South Rose Street Suite 800 Kalamazoo Ml 49007 (616)381-3600 ( 7 31) TWOHEY MAGGINI, PLC 212 Waters BuUdfcv Grand RapMs, Michigan 4BS03 (BIB) ABB-BIBB MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COllECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COllECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Will BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Deloult has occurred in the conditions ol o mor tgoge mode by Bruce D Frohriep an individual mortgagor to Plymouth Mortgage Company Inc mortgagee by a mortgage doted May >6 1989 recorded in the Office ol Register of Deeds for Barry County on May 23 1989 in liber 482 poge 756 and assigned by mortgagee to Plymouth Sav ings Bonk a Massachusetts savings bonk of 95 Bedford Street Middleborough MA 02346 assignee by an assignment dated Moy 16 1989 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on Moy 23 1989 in liber 482 poge 760 Because of soid default the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith As ol the date ol this notice there is claimed to be due including for principal and interest on said mortgage the sum ol 533 770 49 and interest will continue on the principal balance of 530 182 91 at the rote ol 11 375 percent No suit or proceeding in low has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power ol sole contained in said mortgage and the statute >n such cose mode ond provided and to pay said amount with interest as pre vided in said mortgage and all legal costs charges ond ex­ penses including attorneys fees allowed by low ond all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale said mortgage will bo foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises ot public sale to the highest bidder ot the East Door of rhe Sorry County Courthouse Hostings Michigan on Thursday September M 1997 at I 00 p m The premises covered by said mortgage ore situated in Township of Hope Borry County Michigon ond ore described as follows A parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of Section 31 Town 2 North Range 9 West described as BEGINNING ot a point I 092 leer South of the Northwest corner of soid Section 31 thence East 190 feel thence South 150 feet thence West 190 leet thence North 150 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING and commonly known as 9255 Miller Road Delton Michigan Notice is further given thot the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from lhe date of sale unless determined abandoned m oc cordonce with MCI 600 324lo in which cote the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of tola Doted July 28 1997 TWOHEY MAGGINI PlC Attorney* for Plymouth Saving* Bank By David Scboolenberg 212 Water* Building Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)459 6168 (8 28) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Will BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Deloult has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Dovid Killgore ond Koren A Killgore, his wife to Heart well Mortgage Corporation a Michigan Corpora tian Mortgagee dated January 25 1985 ond recorded on January 29. 1985 in liber 420. on Poge 85 Borry County Records Michigan, ond was assigned by mesne assignments to FT Mortgage Companies dbo FTB Mortgage Services os succesor by merger to Sunbelt National Mortgage Corpora­ tion os assignee by on oss^nment dated Jonuory 8 1991 which was recorded on March 20. 1991 in liber 513. on Poge 128 Borry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the date hereof rhe sum of Twelve Thousand Two Hun dred Seventy • Seven and 77 100 dollars (512.277.77). including interest at 12.50% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute m such cose mode and pro vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some port of them, at public vendue, of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigon at I 00 o'clock p.m . on September II. 1997 Said premises ore situated in VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Borry County Michigan ond ore described os Lot 9 of Block 84 of Keeler Brothers Addition to the Village of Middleville according to the record­ ed plat thereof os recorded in Liber I of Plots on Poge 40 The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determine abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days m the date of such sale Dated July 31. 1997 FT MORGAGE COMPANIES dbo FTB Mortgage Ser vices as successor by merger to Sunbelt National Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CAIL (248) 642 4202 Trott 8 Trott, P.C Attorneys for FT Mortgage Companies dbo FTB Mortgage Services os successor by merger to Sunbelt National Mortgage Corporation. 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bmghom Forms Michigan 48025 File *97075265 (8 21) NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 25, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hastings, Michigan. The subject ot the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amen­ ded MAP CHANGE A-5-97 Request to rezone । —------------------------- -------------- properly in Sec. 30 2j ol Barry Township '“ ~ ------- —--------- r * *. _ J, ... _______ _ 1 ' ' R9W (see outlined area) C—. : N 1/2 of SW FRL 1/4. Sec 30. T1N. Bad approach? Dear Ann lumdcrx: At an induvirv trade shou. I met a nice, nnglcw fncndlv saleswoman who works lor another vompanv — a potential supplier tor one ot my com panics I wanted to ask her to have lunch with me one day. not just because she seemed nice but because it was gixxl business To pave the way. I sent her a small bouquet ol (lowers, liming it so that it would gel lo her office when she returned from the show The Iasi time I checked, flowers were always welcome and. best ot all. nude it easy to reply lo the sender with a warm "thank you” or a Thanks, but no thanks " Am I out of date? I never heard directly from this woman, but moments after the flowers were delivered, het boss sent me a curl fax. His message was "Your approach to one of my employees was out of line Your sending flowers was entirely inappropriate I have the responsibility lo pro­ tect my employees We would appreciate no further contact " Faxes to my office can he read by anyone who walks by the fax machine Was it really necessary to mortify me and notify all my employees of his interpretation by faxing this to me’’ He could have sent me a personal let­ ter. or even telephoned, it he thought my in­ tentions were less than business-like I have no idea whether the woman ever knew about the flowers or even saw them Should I pretend it never happened if our paths cross again9 Should I lake her com­ pany's name off our supplier list tn order to avoid further contact? I don't know how I'd explain that at a corporate meeting How can I let her know I meant no harm and possibly get to know the woman better'’ — San Diego. Calif. Dear San Diego: 1 find the boss' reaction bizarre I suggest you contact the woman and ask her what to make of the situation There is the possibility that the boss has designs on her himself and resents any chance of competi­ tion Check it out. Give up driving Dear Ann Landers: 1 have an 86-year-old uncle who hit a policeman's squad car while driving The policeman sent a form to the Stale of Ohio, ordering my uncle to retake his dnvtng test After three attempts, the examiner tried to get "Uncle Bob" to wait six months to repeat the driving test My uncle called the govern­ ment offices and received a letter informing him that he could take the lest four more times at seven-clay intervals over a one-momh period. After two more-failed attempts. I took Un cle Boh for his regularly scheduled doctor s appointment The first thing lhe doctor said was "Bob. it’s time for you to stop driving." Uncle Bob was angry and refused He threatened legal actum if the doctor attempted to keep him from taking the lest again So. in Ohio, we have a guy who is 86. wk«e doctor feels it's time to quit driving and who has failed his driver’s test five times. Yet Specialize In Design and Installation of: New Hotnc'Addition • Roofing • Siding *Drcks Door A Window Rcpla* ements • Polr Harn'Garages Chimney Rcp.nr/liistallation Scotty's Custom Builders Phone: (616) 629-9025 Insured BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Is... KING BIDS for grading and gravel for the Dowling Cemetery drive. Bids turned in by August 12, 1997 to Baltimore Township Clerk, 5766 Henry Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. he is still attempting to hang on to his driving privileges What do you think about this ’ Springfield. Ohio Dear Springfield I think it's outrageous There is a great deal more to say on this sub­ ject of elderly , semi-capacitated people dnv tng cars, and I am going to let my angry readers speak to this in an upcoming column HTirn planning a wedding. who paw for what7 H7u> stands where "The Ann Landers Guide for Bndes'' has all the answers Send a self-addressed, long. business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3. 75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling! to: Brides. c/o Ann Landers P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Wasted energy Dear Ann Landers: Please print this letter for "His Wife in Maryland." She's the wife who complained that her husband had turned into a lousy father because of the time he spent with lhe Other Woman. She wrote, "He works a lot of evenings and weekends and is never home for bis kids." There must be a few thousands women like her out there who might learn something from what I have to say. Dear Maryland: The night your husband picked me up in that restaurant. I told him he should go home where he belongs. Then, he gave me a little history. He told me how your birth control "failed" and you became preg­ nant. even though you knew he wasn't ready for children. And talk about bad luck, it hap­ pened again with the second child. You may have him in your life forever, but you will not make him happy. I don’t gel him full-time, but believe me. 1 would treat him like a king if 1 had the chance. Being a realist. I know I have to settle for whatever time 1 can get because you come first — which is as it should be. By the way, 1 pay for a lot of those dinners in "good restaurants" because he's concerned about money for the kids’ shoes and braces. I am in much better shape finan­ cially than he is. Why am 1 in this relationship? Because, un­ fortunately. all the attractive wonderful men ojt there are married, and I happen to love this one. Just call me — The Other Woman and Not Ashamed Dear Woman: You didn’t ask for my opi­ nion. but 1 would be failing in my role if I didn't offer it. The time and energy you are investing in this relationship with this married nun represents lime and energy that could be bet­ ter spent with someone with whom you might have a future. Give this two-timing Romeo back to his wife full-time and go in another direction. You deserve better. Know depression Dear Ann Landers: I am a 17-year-old girl who has been suffering from depression for the past several months. 1 noticed a few subtle MORRISON LAKE CONDOS 'Natural Woods Setting -Adjoins Great Golf .. *2-3 Bedrooms/3 Baths “Lots of Windows ‘Custom Interiors 'Large Two-Car Garage •Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. Take Uorrison Lake Rd. an miles south or Saranac, al public access to lake. 616-642-9623 • CITY OF HASTINGS • Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the hours the City Administrative offices will be open to the public will change starting August 11, 1997. The new hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This change is made to accommodate the greater number of individuals who come to the City Hall during the late afternoon hours. Public service is very important to us. Everil Manshum Hastings City Clerk -------- FROM AR TO PUD j* I ____________ L •________________ AH °*the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verb­ ally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabiii ties at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948 4891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further informa­ tion Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk Public Notice The Local Development Finance Authority Board of Hastings will hold their meetings the third Wednesday of each month at 8 00 a.m. These meetings will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The City of Hastings will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes for printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing upon five days notice to the Clerk for the City of Hastings. Indivi­ duals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Clerk for the City of Hastings by writing or calling the Clerk at (616) 945-2468. Everj| G Manshum City Clerk • CARLTON TOWNSHIP • REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS 8:OO P.M. □ □ C □ □ □ Monday - July 14, 1997 Monday • August 4, 1997 Monday • September 8, 1997 Monday • October 13, 1997 Monday - November 10, 1997 Monday - December 8, 1997 1998 C □ □ C □ □ Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday Monday - January 12, 1998 February 9, 1998 March 2, 1998 April 13, 1998 May 11, 1998 June 8, 1998 changes in rm self but was unaware at lhe cause I was sleeping 12 hours a day. yet I never fell rested I went to see my doctor about these changes, but her conclusion was that 1 was not consuming erumgh iron, and the deficiency in rm diet was the reason I was always tired Over the next few months. I noticed a pro­ longed sadness and lack ot interest in (ormer hobbies I used to enjoy I was irritable, had difficulty concentrating, cried a lot for no par­ ticular reason and felt worthless When I decided to do a paper on depression for an English assignment, it became clear to me that I had all the symptoms I feel that it my physician had been paying more attention, she could have saved me from a lot ol needless suffering by diagnosing my condition earlier I am attempting to fight this battle on my own If you print this letter. Ann. I believe it will bring me one step closer to defeating this illness — Still Depressed in Oregon Dear Oregon Please ask your doctor to refer you to a psychiatrist who will prescribe medication for your depression People don’t have to suffer with depression the way they did in the old days We now have anti­ depressants that can make a world of dif­ ference Also. I hope you will consider counseling You can be helped, and life will be a lot better as soon as you get the psychological and medical support you need Gem of the Day (Credit Helen Row land, author of "Reflections of a Bachelor Girl"): Marriage is a lol like twirling a baton, turning a handspring and eating with chopsticks. It looks so easy until you try it LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE TYRS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMP­ TED TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA* TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default bo* been mode In the condition* of a mortgage mode by STEVEN D. SMITH ond JEANNIE K SMITH husband ond wife (Original Mortgagor*) to GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN (l/k/o Great Lake* Bancorp, a Federal Saving* Bonk) Mortgagee doted June 28. 1994 and recorded on July 1 1994 ir *.iber 609 on Poge 88. Borry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the dole hereof the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Three and 66 100 dollars (536.193 66) including interest at 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sa>d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue; at the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings, Michigon at I 00 o'clock P.M. on September 4, 1997 : Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OP JOHNSTOWN Barry County Michigan, ond ore described os A parcel of land in the North 1 2 of thq Southeast I 4 of Section 15. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described os. Beginning at a point on the East line of said Section 15 which lies South 862.68 feet from the East I f4 post of said Section, thence West ot right angles with said East lines 328.50 foot, thence South parallel with said East lino to the South line of the North 1.2 of the Southeast 1 /< of soid Section 15. thence Easterly along said South line to said East line of Section 15 thence North along soid East line 463.42 feet to the place ol beginning Johnstown Township Barry County? Michigon The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such solo. Dated: July 24. 1997 GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL •' (248) 642-4202 Attorneys for GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK. MICHIGAN Trott 8 Trott. P C. XI50 Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Forms Michigan 48025 File *97075232 (8/21) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE TMS ARM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMP­ TS TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORM* TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode it< the conditions of a mortgage mode by Don May. Ilf/' an unmarried mon to Amerif.rst Financial Corp., a Michigon Corporation. Mortgagee doted December 11. 1993 ond recorded on December X. 1993 in liber 592. on Poge 336 Borry County Records. Michigon ond rerecorded on December 12. 1994. in liber 620 Poge 815. Borry County, and re-recorded on January 26. 1995 m liber 623. on? Poge 926. Borry County Record* and was otsigned by mesne assignments to Norwest Mortgage. Inc.,a Californio Corportion formerly known ok. Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a Minnesota Corporation,; by merger ond name change os assignee, by anassignment dated July 11. 1996 which was record-? ed on July 26 1996 in Liber 667 on Page 729. Barry, County Records, on which mortgage there is claim-; ed to be due o> the dote hereof ’he sum of Eighty-. Two Thousand Four Hundred Eighty ond 67/108? dollars (582.4X 67). including interest at 7.XX; per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor* tgoge and the statute in such cose mode ond pro-? vided. notice is hereby given that so*d mortgog*^ will be foreclosed by o *ole of the mortgage^ premises or some part of them ot public vendue al the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigon ot 1 00 a clock p m on September 4. 1997 Said premises ore situated in township of Prairieville. Borry County Michigan ond ora described os Commencing at the West 1 4 post of Section 7r Town 1 North Range 10 West thence North 0 degrees 00 minutes 12 seconds West along the West line of Section 7 879 21 feet to the place of beginning of this description thence continuing North 0 degree* X minute* 12 *econd* West along the section line 369 feet thence North 89 degrees 56 minutes 15 seconds East 523.99 feet, thence South 0 degrees X minutes 12 seconds East parallel with the Section line 369 feet, thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 15 seconds West 523.99 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale Doted- July 24 1997 Norwest Mortgage Inc a California Corporation formerly known os Norwest Mortgage Inc . a Min­ nesota Corporalion by merger and name change. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALI (248) 642-4202 Trott B Trott P C Attorneys for Norwest Mortgage inc a California Corporation formerly known o* Norwest Mor­ tgage Inc., a Minnesota Corporation by merger and name change XIX Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Forms Michigan 48025 File *97075058 (8 14) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 31. 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... MORE...about the Barry County Fair By Joyce F. Weinbrecht After the Barr) Count) Agricultural Society had secured lhe land in 1872 for the fairgrounds, they began to prepare it for use as a permanent place to hold the fair The first building constructed was an exhibition building on the north side of the track This building was 20-by-30 feet long and later was used as the horticultural building For SI60 they built a refreshment hall The new track was one-half mile in length The track was laid out and graded for the cost of $362 94 In 1875. the Horse Association of Hastings built a grandstand, which was 100 feel in length The Agricultural Society purchased the grandstand in 1879 for $400 Floral Hall was built in 1879. at the cost of $686 75 The fairgrounds and buildings were cared for by a caretaker who lived in a house built within the enclosure for that purpose The premiums paid out at the fair in 1879 came to $914.80. Income that year was $2,272.42. The Barry County Agricultural society was out of debi An interesting assortment of membership tickets for past fairs was brought into the Hastings Banner from time to time The oldest ticket was from 1859. when Daniel Striker was secretary and Coben Balch was president The fair was held on Sept 29 and 30 that year There was a membership issued in 1864 to the grandfather of Cyrus Buxton The fair was held on Oct 12 and 13. 1864 Gilbert Striker was president that year and J.W. Nevins was secretary The next oldest was from 1865 II was issued to A.J. Palmerton and was a 13th year membership Gilbert Stnker was the president of the Agricultural Society that year and J N Nevins was secretary Other officers in 1864 were Richard Jones. Assyria. Milo L. Williams. Baltimore. Adam Elliott. Barry. Issac Messer. Carlton. John Keagle. Castleton; D.G Robinson. Hastings. Leander Lapham. Maple Grove; Henry Brown. Orangeville. Hiram Lewis. Prairieville. Asa D. Rock. Rutland. Joseph C Bray. Thornapple; Milo T. Wheeler. Woodland and C.W Bassett. Yankee Springs In a collection put together by Andrew Jackson Angle, a carpenter, who died in 1913. tickets went back to 1876 to the 24th an­ nual fair. John Keagle was lhe president that year and J.W Nevins was secretary The next oldest in the collection was from lhe fair of 1881. the 29th fair, with Ira Stowell as president and J.Q. Cressy was secretary Creasy was secretary for the 1881 fair and in 1883 W D Hayes was secretary In 1890. the 38th fair Morris H Burton was secretary In 1900, A.S. Sy I vestor was presi­ dent of the association and C.L. Beamer was secretary The fair that year was held on Oct. 9. 10. II. and 12 In 1907. the fair was held on Oct. I. 2. 3 and 4. P A Sheldon was president. A.N. Williams was treasurer and C.L. Beamer was the secretary In 1909. P.A Sheldon was secretary The Sept 20. 1894. Banner carried an item that stated that the Agricultural Society had engaged a man and woman to make a balloon ascension and parachute drop each day of the Hamess racing at Barry County Fair. This view shows the grandstand and the heart of the fair the observation and broadcat booth. fair. The amcle staled that they would make the ascension together, but would have a race for life to the earth, dropping at lhe same time in separate parachutes, racing to see who reached the earth first. In 1900, there was an aeroplane exhibited, along with the newest in farm equipment, such as steam engines, threshing machines and gasoline driven vehicles Several times over the years, the managers hired aeroplanes to give rides, only to have them not show up at the fair. In 1917. Barry County Extension, sup­ ported by the United States Department of Agriculture. Michigan Agricultural College (Michigan Slate University) and the Barry County Farm Bureau, took pan in sponsoring the fairs In 1918. Barry County hired a part tune agricultural agent who was responsible to the Barry County Board of Supervisors Part of his duties was to organize 4-H clubs There were 19 clubs organized, with 262 boys and girls as members Mrs. Albert Carveth started the Barry County Women's Extension programs and a formal program was established in 1925 with a home economic agent The Barry County Fair was held every year from 1863 until 1930. The Great Depression held the county in its grip and there was no money for things like fairs from 1929 until 1935 This was the time of drought, which also produced very poor agricultural pro­ ducts. There was a fair book printed in 1930. but the fair board did not hold lhe fair because it was afraid it would not pay out In 1933. Harold Foster was the Barry County agriculture agent and he wanted to hold the fair again In 1933. he checked w ith lhe board of directors and found that they were also interested in it. The board was re­ flected. but still did not hold the fair In 1934. Mr. Foster went out to find new fair board members and get them elected After seeing hov much work a fair involved, they rescinded their action in March However, in 1934. a small 4-H club fair was held Mr. Foster, still determined that Barry County would have a county fair, decided •«» Early fairs featured balloon ascensions and balloons still are a major attraction. Merry-Go-Rounds were an important part of the Midway at Barry County Fairs. Painting the framework of the Ferris Wheel. WLS National Barn Dance was the major attraction in 1949. get elected to the board himself. He was elected and began work al once on the 1935 Barry Cuonty Fair. There was a charge of $1 that year, quite a high admission price for the time. The fairgrounds had been neglected during the period when no fairs were held, so the repairs and work was extensive. A daily drawing was part of that fair and three new cars were given away - one on Thursday , one on Friday and one on Saturday There was a problem, with only about half of the carnival rides arriving and with a great number of unethical games more than expected arriving. The Barry County Fair responded to the changes of progress as they occurred. In 1869. the Grand River Valley Railroad reached Hastings, providing an important link to the outside This railroad, later leased and operated by Michigan Central Railroad, brought the people from the eastern and nor­ thwestern pan of the county. It also was a way of bringing in the shows and carnivals that were part of the fair The C.K.&S. Railroad (Chicago. Kalamazoo & Saginaw) impacted the fair by carrying people from across the county into Hastings to spend the day at the fair after its completion in 1888 and in 1892. when the Hastings Electric Light and Power Company began to supply lhe city of Hastings with elec­ tricity. another step was put in place. The automobile became a significant factor. In its early years, fairgoers arrived .m fool, by horse and buggy and wagonloads carrying whole families Then the trains added to available transportation. But with the automobile, as it became more available to Barry County families, families arrived by lhe car load, and instead of hitching areas for horses and ngs. parking for automobiles became lhe need To celebrate 25 years of extension work in the United States, a program was given in 1939 Ladies brought examples of the first projects ever done in Barry County by exten­ sion groups One of these projects was the ’ ’dress' * form It was made by putting a knitted codon vest on the person who the form was being made tor Then while the subject stood very still for hours, strips of gummed paper were applied over the vest until the form was com­ pleted After the gummed paper was applied, the vest was split carefully down the back with a razor and let the person out Then the form was patched in the back and allowed to dry before being placed on a standard Shellac was then applied to the outside to give it a more permanent finish These forms worked well for fining the per son with clothing, as long as she stayed the same size or changed shaped Some ot these dress forms can still be found around the country Charley Leonard, from Woodland. who for manv years served as town marshal in that village, spent the week of the Barry County Fair sitting on his chair, patrolling the en­ trance to the fairgrounds, adding his authority to keeping order al the fair during the 1930s and 1940s He died in 1954. but his memory is still a part of the memories of the fair. Sanitation has always presented a challenge for fair boards. There are animal wastes and human wastes, paper and garbage wastes. In April 1949. the Barry County Fair Association officers and the City of Hastings were concerned about financing the installa­ tion of modem rest rooms at the fairgrounds, as lhe fairgrounds by now was being used 12 months out of the year, not just during fair week. The saniufty sewer at the Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company across the street had been insulted at too shallow a depth to make extension of this line feasible. Il was felt that it would be more practical to sun from Market Street and bung the sewer line from there, a distance of several hundred feet and at the cost of several hundred dollars. At this time, the Hastings Livestock Sales company was bringing in hundreds of people every Friday and Hooker Minor and other firms and groups rented space in the area. The area was serviced at this time by a fourinch water main, which City Engineer Ken Laberteaux deemed inadequate, particularly if a fire were to occur there A Chamber of Commerce meeting was call­ ed on July 5. 1948. to discuss lhe possibility of loaning the Fair Board $2,500 to finance saniury facilities at the fairgrounds. The note was to be paid back in three years. However, the chamber by-laws would not underwrite or endorse notes of that type. The matter was ubled at that meeting. The problem must have been resolved, as the Hastings Banner suted that "New. modem, saniury facilities just built, were in use for the first time that year. 1949." A new sheep and swine ham was also built for the 1949 fair. In 1949. the officers for the Barry County Fair were: President Henry Rogers. Doster; Secretary Frank Kelly. Hastings; Treasurer Clarence Longstreet. Middleville. Directors were Roy Preston, Hastings; Albert Shellenbarger. Lake Odessa; Tom Taffee. Hastings; Howard Smith. Middleville and Forrest Johnson. Hastings. Superintendents for 1949 were Speed. Johns, entries. Kelly; horses. Andrew Kennedy; cattle. Howard Smith; sheep and swine. Losie Raber; grains, vegetables and fruits. Mary Neilson; poultry and rabbits. Wayne Norris, police. Kelly; 4-H club. M.L. Trevarrow; home economics. Mrs. Came Fisher; grandstand. Taffee; horse pulling contest. Shellenbarger; flower show, men's gladiolus and flower club; Extension. Trevarrow; midway. Rogers and entertain­ ment. Preston The Free Fair was to run from Aug. 2 to 6. Spectator events included a horse pulling con­ test with light and heavy weight team divi­ sions. A special youngsters "Take Over lhe Fair" day was set with a pet parade, races and other events, such as an egg catching contest, baker s scuffle, a ping pong hall pair race, balloon contest, bubble gum blowing contest, a bicycle race and a "running backward" race. The WLS National Barn Dance was scheduled as entertainment for 1949. as were the Hell Drivers, with Jack Johnson, who drove an automobile through a solid wall of 2.000 pounds of ice Hamess racing, always an attraction at Barry County Fair, with trotters and pacers vying for the various purses and 1949. was no exception, with purses totaling $6,500 A large display of farm implements ranged from cultivators to tractors, and included a bam cleaner, billed as one of the newest pieces of farm equipment on the market A modem milk house was set up on the fairgrounds by Barry County Lumber Compan) . equipped with easy cleaning and proper cooling of milk. Several Hastings merchants helped bring in this equipment An Steeby. Count) Extension Agent, also helped with the project Barr) County Granges were well represented with exhibits and displays Irving Grange. Carlton Grange and Star Grange all participated The Red Cross had a btxMh as did the State Health Department Many businesses also put in displays Lawrence Ap­ pliance Store. K B Supply. Bullmg's Ap­ pliances. Goodyear Bros . Farmers Market and Feed Store, Farm Bureau Implements. Waler's Clothes Shop. Hastings Flower Shoppe. Adair Paint Store; A.G Finkbeiner and Son Implements and Kalamazoo Ap­ pliance. along with others set up exhibits. Wade Shows set up on the Midway, offer­ ing a variety of carnival rides and games of skill. The 4-H bams were filled with animals and members making the bams a beehive of activity. The Barry County Fair has had some ac­ cidents over the years, though not many when looking at lhe total picture and the total poten­ tial for problems A near miss happened in 1941 when an Ar­ my B-24 bomber came in flying low over lhe fairgrounds and lhe City of Hastings. From the sound of the engines the plane was definitely in trouble The plane did crash a mile north of Dowling, taking the lives of all nine crew members of the bomber A minor accident occurred when Andrew Jones of Muncie. Ind., was burned on the left arm on a Saturday, when a gasoline heater blazed. Jones was pumping lhe burner used for cooking "foot long" hot dogs when gas sprayed from a lower valve. His left arm was enveloped in flames which were smothered when the man rolled on the ground. The fire department was called and extinguished the blaze which caught a portion of the stand. Mr. Jones didn't stay out of work very long and was back selling his wares by evening. The second accident on that Saturday was much more serious The Williams Brothers. Eugene (23) and Edwin C. (20) Williams were scheduled to give a dual demonstration parachute jump. They were the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Lafe Williams. Freeport Both were experienced parachutists, and this was Edwin's 25th jump. Everything seemed to be going well as the two planes circled while thousands watched, including lhe parents of the boys. The fall began, only Edwin's chute failed to open and he plummeted down to earth, landing in lhe south fish pond of the State Fish Hatchery on Green Street Roy Thomas and George Sumner, conser­ vation officer, was watching from Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery. and were the first to reach the young man His neck was broken and his life had ended before it had hardly began James Ronald Hooker II. Wayland and Nancy Jo Lake. Wayland Terence Philip Erlenbach. Lansing and Joanna Bethan Jones. Middleville Eldon Vem Welch Sr.. Nashville and Suzanne Kay Peters. Nashville Marc Joseph McLaughlin. Nashville and Knss Renee Flynn. Nashville Matthew Lynn Christy. Hastings and Sabrina Rae Haywood. Hastings Robert Gordon Enders. Middleville and Michal Ann Benedict. Middleville. Michael David Sackett. Delton and Brandec Mane Gurd. Delton Knstoffer Ray Hulsebos. Woodland and Nicole Lynn Anderson. Woodland. Mark Joseph Converse. Delton and Stacy Lynn Hawkins. Delton Tobias John Bowers. Cloverdale and Kathy Jo Greene. Cloverdale Brian Gene Menca. Plainwell and Jill Mane Czlapmski. Plainwell �-Hers across Barn County are now cashing in on another successful live­ stock sale thanks to area businesses and individuals. Numbers are in from the small animal sale, where there was a selection of turkeys, chick­ ens. goats, bunnies and even eggs, all avail­ able to the highest bidder. Those 4-Hers involved with the sale held what was just their second annual appreciation banquet for buyers earlier this week, and reported total proceeds of $9.165 from this year's sale. That figure is almost double last year’s. S5.655 and the number of animals involved also has taken a dramatic increase. Thirty-nine units (individual and or pens of animals! were Mild last year. This year. 70 units passed through that sale ring with more than 40 area merchants making purchases. This vear also marked a 50-year anniver­ sary for the large animal sale at the Barry County Fair, with special guests there to mark the occasion. Among those honored were two sale supporters who bought at the very first large animal sale in 1947! Chet Guekes and Russ Stanton both received special recogni­ tion for their support and participation over the past 50 years. The Felpausch Food Center, one of the area’s largest supporters of the livestock sale and the 4-H program, pre­ sented guests with cake to mark the occasion. It was also a special day for Nashville res­ idents Blair and Leila Hawblitz, who were honored for their years of service to the 4-H program. This is a couple who actually met at the fair while still teenagers with livestock projects. They were active 4-H leaders for many years, and they implemented Barry County’s Show of Champions award. Totals for the large animal sale are not yet available this year, but beef prices averaged well over $1 per pound, swine and sheep prices were well over market, and thanks to a group of supporters. $3,600 bought a gallon of milk from this year’s grand champion dairy cow. Some of this y ear’s largest supporters were those who outbid contenders for the “cream 4 1997 marked 50 years ot support from the Geukes family at the 1-arge Animal Sale Chet Geukes pur­ chased this Resene Champion Individual Market Hog from Lisa Eavey for $3.25 per pound. of the crop." the grand and reserve grand champion anima! . Among those were Felpausch F<mkI Center, w hich purchased the 1997 grand champion steer from Kenny Harrison of the Middleville Clovers 4-H Club at a price of $5 per pound. Felpausch also purchased this year's grand champion carcass for 70 cents per pound. Representatives from Plumb's purchased the reserve beef steer for a price of $2.10 per pound. Hastings City Bank was nip bidder for this year's grand champion individual market hog. taking home all that bacon for a price of $5 per pound. Danielle Hoskins was owner of that prize pig. The 1997 individual reserve champion hog. owned by Liza Eavey. went to longtime sup­ porter Geukes Market of Middleville for a price of S3.25 per pound. Those who were outbid on those individual hogs had a second chance at the top of the line at this year’s fair. The grand champion pen, owned by Joshua Millison. will be in the freezers at Plumb’s market in Hastings. The purchase price was 2.75 per pound. The reserve champion pen of hogs brought big dollars, too. Caledonia Travel bought those hogs from Nick Janose at $2.75 per pound. This was also the first year for a carcass class in the hog bam. Case Construction bought the best pork at the fair at a price of S2.25 per pound from Josh Millison. Lambs were also a hot ticket. This year’s grand champion individual lamb, owned by Chad Brice of Middleville, brought $9 per pound, thanks to Rob Dvks’.ra of Preferred Poured Walls. Dr. Scott Bhxtm of Hastings took home the Reserve Champion lamb at a price of $4 per pound. That lamb belonged to Lori Wasikowski of Middleville. Tom Steensma had this year’s grand cham­ pion pen with both felpausch and J.L. Swartz Insurance splitting the pen. Felpausch paid $2 per pound and contending bidder. Swartz paid $1.75 per pound for their purchase. Daniclk Hoskins will be a bit richer thanks to Bob Picking from lhe Hastings City Bank He paid $5 per pound for this Grand Champion Individual Market Hog. These will be p eal pork chops' Doug Case of Case Coosmiction b>» ght Ur best hog » the Utt this year. Grand Clumprcwi Carcass wrigh-d in al 238 rounds and wa» owned by Joshua Milltson uf the Hawltne 4 h Club This years Grand (Tiampion Fryer Pen was purchased by H & H Feed ot Hastings tor a price of $130. Sirvna Miller was happy to liand over her birds for that price' Lori Wasikowski sold her Reserve Champion Market Ijmb to Dr Scott Bkiom this year, and al a pretty good profit Pie doctor paid $4 per pound to lake this guy home Hard Rocks Fanns bought this good looking Reserve Champion Market Goal at the Barry County Fair from Sarah Krikke Though there is no steer in this picture. Felpausch Food Center probably got the best cuts at the sak when the* purchased the 1997 Grand Champion Carcass Steer Jim Frizzell w as this * cars Carcass win­ ner. It cost them $4.50 a pound, but Plumbs will have some great pork in their meat case this week! The* support­ ed Maggie Dingerson with her Grand Champion Carcass Hog County Post of Hastings purchased this years Grand Champion Fryer from Tracy Booth W.G al lhe Barry County Fair Livestock sale, and this years purchase* Champs- k'_kel Goal Representing Board member Bill Neal and lhe much photo » Michael Hoskins Felpausch bought this Reserve Champion Turkey from Nathan Miller at the 1997 Small Animal Sale for a price of $ 150 Amber Harthy s Reserve Pen of rabbits brought top dollar at this years sale Top bidder. Russ Yarger of Broadway Trucking took lhe rabbits home al a cost of $200 HarJ Rock Fanns became the proud owner ot this Grand Ctiampion Rabbit Roaster owned by Samantha Harth* of Middleville. The price? $150 Caledonia Travel was a big supporter al this yean Small Animal Sale and among their purchases was the Reserve Champion Rabbit Roaster at a cost of $125. Ben Soper had the Grand Champion Pen of Rabbit fryers this year am! Felpausch Food Center once again showed their support with to hid of 5185 Earn Count* I umber once again showed their sup port at the small animal sale The* purcliascd this Reserve Champion Fryer from Angela Booth for $85 Anyone for scrambled eggs’ Pus dozen of brown eggs displayed by Samantha Miller of Hastings brought $50 at the sale thanks to First ot America Bnk HAH Feed ma* have a dianksgning feast with this guy the* purchased tor $250 Pits Chand Champion turkey was sold b* Jason Eaton Ben Soper liad this years Grand Champion Rabbit Fryer which brought $150 at the Small Animal Sale Purchasers were Soper Rabbiin Don and Shirk* Drake of Farmers Feed have been king time supporters ot the Barn Count* Fair This year the* showed their support once again with sever al purchases Among them. $260 for the Reserve Champion Rabbit Fryer from Jessica Robinson of Belle* uc �! Chanda Brice had this yeai's reserve champion pen ^»d again two local businesses supported that sale (&|adoma Travel look home one of those hogs at a price <KD.25 per pound, and Geukes Market paid $2 per ijpund tor the other. 3 The 1997 grand champion carcass lamb may be in the case at Plumb's. The local grocer paid $4 50 per Sajund to Maggie Dingers*>n tor the lamb. fc'And. $3600 tor a gallon of milk! Several supported ad Lettinga by combining fund to purchase" this year's Ik from the grand champion Dairy Cow. Slumbers at the small animal sale were very impres according to those involved. This sale has grown dpnsccutively over the past five years, as have prices that Ipryl jwippon.-rs have given 4-Hers <Among this year's supporters was H & H Feed of b Clkdiwua Trasrl lahosei and Geukes Market low) got their kinds on this years Reserve inipton Pen ot I ambs belonging to Chanda Bncc DMKIC1 C.WUH CfllR Hastings, which started the sale with the bid ol SI 30 for the 1997 champion pen of breed fryets. Individual fryers (chickens) also brought big dollars County Post of Hastings was top bidder for this year’s grand champion wiih $50 for 4-Her Tracy Booth. and Barry County Lumber paid even more for lhe reserve bird That price of $85 went to Angela Booth The top dozen eggs were brown, making them even more valuable. First of America purchased the eggs for $50 And this year's Thanksgiving feast for those fiom H & H Feed in Hastings may include their purchase of lhe 1907 grand champion turkey. This gobbler brought $250. all going to 15-v car-old Jastxi Eaton. The Felpausch Food Center placed lhe top bid for lhe reserve turkey. That bird, belonging to Nathan Miller of Tom Stcenstna had two supporters lor his Grund Champion Pen of lambs at the sale this year. Fclpousch above) purchased one for $2 l pound, and the other was purchased by Ruth Geukes representing J L Insurance for $ 1 75 P"' Bellevue, brought $I5<) Michael Hoskins Middleville displayed hi> » 1997 grand champion market goal. and W I) Wade Show*, showed continued support of the 4 H program, paying $220 for the animal The purchase of this year’s reserve champion was also impressive Hard Rocks Fann bought the goat for $185 from Sarah Krikke Though many may not realize that goal milk also is in demand. Hard Rock Fanns did by paying $100 tor a quart at this year's sale That milk came from top of the herd belonging to Melissa Hodges of Hastings There were also lots of rabbits to chose from at the sale. Whether in the market for rabbit stew or just a furry pet to take home, many area businesses paid top dollar again at this year's small animal sale Among top purchasers were the Felpausch Food Center who IsHighl this years Grand Champion pen of rabbits (three) for $185 That pen was owned by Ben Soper ot Caledonia Broadway 1 rucking paid even more tor the Reserve Pen owned by Amber Hanhy Ils off er ot $200 took that pen ot rabbits home Then- were also individual rabbit fryers for sale. This year's grand champion rabbit fryer, weighing in at almost five pounds, was purchased by Soper Rabhitry for a price of $ 150 Longtime sale supporter. Fanners Feed of Hastings, once again outbid contenders for this year's reserve champion fryer That rabbit, owned by Jessica Robinson and weighing in at five pounds even, brought $260. Barrs County They were honored at this year sale with a plaque* and bouquet tnwn Sue Haskin of the 4 H Advisory Council .... FfllR Several area businesses anj individual* dug deep into their pockets at this sears livestock sale when the galkm milk was up for hid Priwed* totaled $5600 This years marked 50 for the large animal sale in Barry County! There to help celebrate were representatives from Felpausch and some of the very first supporters of the sale back in 1947. Tom Feldpausch is presenting 50 year supporter Chet Geukes with some memorabil­ ia for the occasion. BflRR'J COWTH MIR Plumb* purchased this scars Resersc Champion Steer weighing in al 11X0 fsninds f<< S2 10 per pound Jon (Xhomc will m»ki hr r-vm mg that hefts check TK-ft >r<* uone pnii« C‘«*l •Jcak* herv' Kclfwuwh hwxl Center pu» Jused this vcars (*nmd (lum|*« Sierr * the owl of $5 per pound It’s Our Business To Build New Business SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER and xeeo interned on news around tne county- LEGAL 5 NOTICE kt -v Aagy * «e t **•• tt *-0 ecu' ■vw >• e-'i e~3 •**, er re rz At new resident! rea rd “*r ‘"ow **c rx ’ase » offer It 4 «4'a4tM L> ted <i«it tw>w sexi .hrmrnc t Urkaer Vigen qwnwr kun ihout rrr.ptcwmcr’ . >yp»rtunit>cv ar to Ktutfr » barnr c«D —------------- ---------------------------------- \ . 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TAKING BIDS for Cemetery Building Repairs For information call George Cullers at 945-9218. Bids turned in by August 12,1997 to Baltimore Township Clerk, 5766 Henry Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. Delton Kellogg High School New Student and Re-Enrollment Appointments August 11-15 Students enrolling at Delton Kellogg High School for the first time or re enrolling for 1997-98 school year should contact the high school office at 623-9228 to make an appointment to enroll and schedule their classes. Caledonia Iras ci purchased this great k«4ung pen of hogs. The* were 199’ Reser.c Champwm Pen and belonged lo Nick Jamwc of Calctknia • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from citizens interes­ ted in serving on the Barry County Transit Board. Applications can be obtained at the County Administrator’s office, 3rd floor, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml, and must be returned by Monday, August 4,1997. NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Solid Waste Planning Committee. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators Office, 3rd floor, Courthouse and must be returned before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 1997. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 31. 1997 Lessons learned, fun had by summer junior golfers tliink < I it ‘Cats and Blues Brothers an awesome combination Hangin* with Jake and Elwood It was a Night of Blues Saturday al C O Brown Stadium in Battle Creek Blues as in lhe Blues Brothen And not only was I fortunate to attend the game, thanks to some free tickets from WBCH. but I also had the pleasure of sitting next to Jake as he signed countless autographs for all oft the smiling kids This was the second time that the popular singing and dancing duo had made their way to lhe "Cereal City this summer You can partially thank J-Ad Graphics and lhe Balti* Creek Shopper tor that. J-Ad and the B C Shopper, a publication it owns, have sponsored the Blues Brothers for three years now and believe me it s one of the best shows around town Shopper sports editor Carl Olson came up with the idea to give away black sun glasses and lhe few remaining pairs were handed out on Saturday night The first Blues Brothers show, in early June, saw 1.200 pairs of shades distributed, but whose counting ’ "We just enjoy doing something for minor league baseball in Baltic Creek." was Olson s reply to why lhe area newspaper brings the Blues to B C By the way lhe baseball wasn't bad either The Bailie Cats beat South Bend 5*0. allowing just four hits and sinking out four more Two two-base hits by John Barnes came as the hitting highlights, the second of which was a line shot lo deep center-left. With action like this, who needs fireworks The sparkles in the kids faces was well worth the travel down M-37 and reminded me that an occasional game sitting in the crowd has a totally different feel than lhe many that I observe from the press box's glass. My biggest memory from the Saturday show was the two well-behaved kids w ho sat m from of us. Il wasn't a great catch, a solid hit or the speed of a pitcher's ball H was the smiles and the words of those two kids silting in Section I. The victory was the first time the 'Cals had won two in a row since July 10 Maybe they should consider bringing the Blues Brothers back ten times per season? • Motorcycles Come To Town: The Michigan Motorcycle Festival will be held Saturday. Aug 9 at the Barry Expo Center, on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings Included is the Harley-Davidson sled pull with a cash purse, bike show displays and much, much more. For more information, call 795-7985 or 948-2664 • The Magnificent 7 Together Again: The United Slates 1996 goldwinning gymnastics team will be al lhe Van Andel Arena on Oct 25 as part of the John Hancock Tour of World Gymnastics Champions. Amanda Borden. Amy Chow. Shannon Miller. Dominique Dawes. Dominique Moceanu. Jaycic Phelps and Kcm Strug will all be on hand for the Grand Rapids show Others expected included Kim Zmcskal, Kun Thomas and Blain Wilson. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. event go on sale July 28 at 10 am. at the Van Andel box office and Tickets Plus outlets. Tickets are $35. $27.50 and $19.50. To charge by phone call (616) 222-4000 or outside of Grand Rapids at 1-800. 585-3737. • Last Chance for Golf Outing: Don't forget the Buzz Youngs Classic is just a few days away. The Aug. 2 event to support Hastings High athletics will be played at the Hastings Country Club. A $60 fee is required per participant. For reservations, call the Hastings Country Club at (616)945-2756. Talk to you soon. Junior golf programs arc rapidly growing in the United Stales thanks to the popularity ot such talented young professional swingers as Tiger Woods. Annika Sorenstam and Justin Leonard But the success of the professionals aren't the only thing driving the sport lo its youthful success. Another reason is that when the juniors do assemble of the links, they usually find (hat golf can also be a whole lol of fun In lhe city of Hastings, junior programs are being held this summer at lhe Hastings Country Club and the River Bend Golf Course Participation is quite affordable at both courses, with daily rounds costing play ers $ I or $2. Similar junior programs arc offered at other courses in and around Barry County as well. Their main purpose, is to get the next generation turned onto the game of golf and il seems to be working Joe Edger one of Coach Ed vondcrHoff s assistants al the YMCA program at River Bend says that more young players are coming out and learning golfs basic principals. "We go over the basics and make sure that their doing nothing wrong." Edger said. "The basic things of golf, such as etiquette." Edger is one of many high school age students who arc lending helping hands to the local junior golf programs. Sarah Bellgraph. Charlie Cove. Ben O'Mara and Mike Krueger arc others who show the juniors proper swings and proper procedures lo follow on the golf courses. The juniors seem to listen to their high school peers, according to vondcrHoff. helping to make the instructions easier to swallow. vondcrHoff claims that he has even learned a bit about the game by working with H.C.C. golf professional Jay Kinsey. "The big thing is working with Jay; watching him and picking up different things." vondcrHoff explained Levi Haight. 11. has played junior golf for Pat Cain (far left) and H.C.C. golf professional Jay Kinsey (far right) have made the summer months fun and full of learning for this group of junior golfers. Junior golfer, (Welton,) scores victory in (state) tournament The tournament scene may be a new adventurc in the golfing career of Hastings' Katie Welton, but winning tournaments is certainly not foreign to the Welton family Welton. 14. recently won the Slate Junior Championship in lhe girls 13 and 14 age bracket at the Riverwood Country Club in Mt. Pleasant The soon-to-be Saxon freshman fired an 88 on the first day and carded a 98 on Day 2. Welton's 186 total on July 17-18 beat out the second place finisher by one stroke. "The first day I fell pretty good, (but) on the second day I didn't shoot as good," Welton said." The tournament title actually came down to the final hole where Welton managed one shot better than her closest opponent "She had a seven and 1 had a six on lhe last hole." Welton explained Welton had never scored under 100 at a tournament in her career. In Ml. Pleasant, she accomplished the feat, twice The course, in her words, was simple at limes and challenging dun ng others. "The white side was a little longer and had a lot of water, (while) the blue side was shorter and easier " In her Day I round of 88. Welton had identical 44 scores on both the white and the blue courses. Katie, though, was not the first golfer lo win a State Junior Championship in her family. Her mother. Julie, captured two junior titles, leaving Katie with a bn of inspiration for her future golfing endeavors. Last year was Welton's first playing in tournaments, although she has swung the Joe Edger works with a group of junior golfers Tuesday morning around the green in the YMCA-sponsored program. two years and not only has his game improved, but he even enjoys it more now. Katie Welton captured the first-place trophy in her age bracket at the State Juniors recently held in Mt. Pleasant. clubs since the age of five. As a ninth grader this year. Welton has plans to try out for See VICTORY, cont. on page 13 Ed vondcrHoff shows a future Saxon a proper swing for his short game in lessons held at River Bend. • "I've gotten a lot better and I've learned a lot." Haight said. "I just like the whole game" Junior Saxons end first campaign with optimism Just lo qualify for districts was super special for Coach Wayne Rose and his Junior Saxons. The first-ycar Hastings area Mid-Michigan Baseball League squad, traveled lo Marshall on July 17 to play in the district tournament and won one of three games. After suffering a 30-3 loss to a team from Ann Arbor, the Junior Saxons battled back to defeat Detroit 15-6. Pitcher Kevin Davis threw a gem of a game, allowing two hits and striking out eight. To close out the year, lhe Junior Saxons fell to a club from Baltic Creek. 18-10. Overall, the local ballplayers finished 1997 with a very respectable 12-11 mark. "It was a great year." Rose said. "We were just looking to sec how we could do. The kids improved 100 percent We were just happy to field the ball and run al the correct times " Haight's lessons come out at H.C.C. on Wednesday and Friday mornings. There. Kinsey along with program assistant;. Krueger and Pat Cain, teach the young players the game's basic essentials. The kids follow their instructors around the course, for a couple of holes, and see first-hand how lo play and what to do. Propei etiquette, such as replacing a divot, is taught and questions are answered by Kinsey and his fellow crew members Ryan Cain. 7. agrees with Haight that golf is a bunch of fun. He says that, probably, putting is his favorite motion in the sport. Bobby Beyer. 11. is a four-year veteran of the H.C.C. junior golf program and his knowledge has vastly improved through the association. "I’ve learned how to play faster, hit the ball harder and be more accurate." Beyer exclaimed. "The better you can play, lhe better you feel." Not only do the kids feel better, but so do the people who arc making the programs possible. "We do it lo help junior golf." River Bend owner Denny Storrs saia. "It gives the kids something to do in a positive nature." To close out this summer's golfing campaign. River Bend will hold a "Fun Day" on Monday with a special barbecue following the rounds of golf. , "It's nice for them to get out. keep playing and remain positive." vonderHoff said. Brad Kidder. II. has lived next to a golf course his entire life, so he is obviously acquainted with what the links have to offer. "I've learned lo like it loo." Kidder said. "I can now stand watching it on l.v." Annual woodland Labor Day MEN’S SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT A.S.A. front-runners A local 16-and-under softball team, the Wolves, managed quite a season this summer winning the Back Door Tournament in Mt. Pleasant, placing fourth at the A.S.A. State Tournament and participating in the Bay City Classic, the Great Lakes Regional and the Outlaw Tournament near Pontiac. Members of that team were (front row) Emily Warber. Sarah Cookson; (middle row) Karen Cookson. Alicia Patrick. Sara Imhoff. Annie Mead; (back row) Coach Cookson. Kelli Fiselski. Virginia Jennings. Enn Allerding. Julie Wiest. Michelle Gnggs. Enn Osgerby. Katie Williams and Coach Gnggs Virginia Jennings. Gnggs. Allerding. Williams and Mead are all from Hastings, while Osgerby hails from Caledonia. The 18-and-under Wolves squad included Jodi Songer. Janette Jennings. Melissa Meaney and Bess Lyons from Hastings and Dawn Stine and Jenny Kuemple. key performers of last spring s Maple Valley High softball team. Janetie Jennings will be playing in the A.F.S.A (Amateur Fastpitch Softball Association) Nationals on July 28-Aug. 1 in Kansas City as part of a Grand Rapids area squad. (Photo provided) Aug. 29,30,31 & Sept. 1 $150 Entry fee by August 21, 1997 Call 367-4698 or 367-4915 Kevin Davis was a true ace for the Junior Saxons' baseball team during district play. (Photo provided) Send Team Name and Check to: Thomas Clark 7475 Davenport Road Woodland, Ml 48897 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 31. 1997 — Page 13 Rimfire Rifle Competition to fire during Summerfest activities Sensiba’s fourth place leads Michigan drivers Middleville's Dave Sensiba may have started in the eighth position. but he ran in the lead pack for most of La Crosse 300 Sunday in West Salem. Wl before finishing a strong fourth Sensiba led the contingent ol five Michigan-based drivers and actually led the race dunng laps 156-168 "Track position was really important here." Sensiba said “It was hard to pass and we couldn't get up front. The important thing is we had a gixxl run. a lop-five finish, and we can start climbing back up through the points " Sensiba is fifth in the points (1.621) with nine of the 20 races still yet lo come. Kevin Cywinski is first in points with a 1.984 total _ Mike Miller took the checkered flag at ‘.-West Salem, his second triumph of the '97 campaign and sixth of his ASA career < The ASA circuit will travel to Berlin on -.Aug. 9 for the Michigan 300 Tickets arc *318 in advance and $20 on the day of the •MHtce For ticket information, call Berlin at ft 16)453-1328 KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY Middleville's Ron Finkbeincr. currently 20th in points, finish eighth in his Super lAaue Model heal and in the feature posted a >17(h place finish. Sull, the night was one of • disappointment for the local driver as his ' motor blew and his return to races the rest of the season is in doubt. Brandon Lyons, of Delton, continued his Zfbccess at Kalamazoo with a second tn his Limited Late Model heat and another second in the feature event Lyons now is I3lh in the points Fellow Delton driver Gabc High. 15th in points, wound up 17th in the feature after 'placing fourth in his heal. There was no local action in the Factory Stocks due to the appearance of the Auto Value Midget cars Middleville's Brian Bergakker sits in 15th in the points. Gun Lake's John TerMecr is 19th. Lake Odessa's ' Stave Carter remains in the 20th position and Hastings' Brad Shcllenbarger is 21st in lhe point standings BERLIN RACEWAY Defending track champion Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, won the 75-lap feature for Late Models on Saturday and Hastings' Joe Bush who entered the race as the fastest qualifier. Bush third place finish places him third in the point standings (536) behind Tim DeVos (689) and Holley (544). Middleville's Rob Lewis is 16th (175). Middleville's Larry Dahlke Jr is 22nd (117) and Sensiba is 27th (59). The battle to win the 40-lap Late Model feature should be intense this Saturday. The local raceway is five miles west of Grand Rapids on interstate 96 at the Marne (23) exit. GALESBURG SPEEDWAY Maybe it is as Eas(e)y as 1-2-3. Hastings' rookie driver. Tim Easey, was third in the Bomber fcatuic last weekend at Galesburg The standout Saxon wrestler finished behind Johnny Hyden and Mark Hicks, both of Battle Creek 1-96 SPEEDWAY Four area drivers finished in lhe lop 18 in the Street Stocks feature on Saturday and one special driver was No. I. Freeport's Ben Christie won the race, passing Enc B<x»m on the last lap After the checkered flag came out. Christie's engine erupted in smoke, but it didn't take away from the sweet smell of finishing No I. Ben Curtis, of Hastings, was I5th. Hastings' Larry VanPutten. also of Freeport, took 16th and Middleville's Frank Thompson wound up 18th in the 21-driver fidd. Christie was the winner of the first heat. Curtis took the checkered flag in lhe third heat and VanPutten was second in the third heal. Jake Mcycnnk. of Caledonia, not only won the first heal for IMCA Modifieds al I­ 96 Saturday, but he also took top prize in the A Main event, winning by a wheel. The Frigidaire All-Star Circuit of Champions invades the fast half mile this weekend. Also at the show will be lhe Street Stocks and the IMCA Modifieds Hot laps begin at 6 p.m. and the first race is slated for 7:30 p.m. A Rimfire Rifle Competition will take place Aug. 22-24 at Bob's Gun & Tackle, helping to add lo lhe blast ol lhe Hastings Summerfest weekend Prizes will be awarded and gun and ammo will be provided if you don't want to fire your own Acceptable firearms must be sporting 22 long rifle caliber rifles, with or without scopes Minors must be accompanied by a parent The entry Ice is $3 per person and proceeds will be donated to a non-profit organization that is assisting with the special event. Check with Bob s Gun At Tackle for exact time of day for the shooting competition Complete rules are available the week of Aug 17. An Open House will also be held along with the rifle event. This is the 21 st year of the Open House which will include many manufacturers and representatives from fire arm. archery and other gaming type establishments. Hands on demonstrations will also be given, free of charge The Michigan National Guard, with a heavy artillery display , will be on hand at the Aug 22-24 spectacular as well Over 200 door prizes will be given out. QUESTION #18 How many pounds of cardboard were recycled? This is it. the final chance to win free West Michigan Battle Cal tickets through the Hastings Banner trivia contest. The 18th question is not a simple one. but the J-Ad sports team is confident that one lucky person will answer it correctly The question is as follows. How many pounds of cardboard were recycled dunng the 1996 season9 If you know the answer, contact Jim Jensen at J-Ad Graphics (945-9554). The first correct response is good for four free tickets to an upcoming 'Cals contest. Best of luck; now let's play ball! W-L Carpenter Plumbing.............. Il l Hastings Chrysler......................................... 10-1 Olde Towne Tavern (Black. 4-5 TNR................................ . 4-7 Blue Division CHde Towne Tavern (Mad Dawgs) Jarman Construction Hastings Mutual. Sanitary Service. 11-2 7-4 5-6 2-9 Green Division Pennington Const.. Rudd's No Preference Ampro....................................... Bill's Safety Service................ 8-6 5-8 i m 0 12 Home Run leaders M Lalonski 16. B. Tingley 13. B Madden 12, G. Davis. 10. Last Week's Results Here arc the starting times for all fall Hastings High athletic teams Football: Aug 4-6 conditioning from 6-7:30 p m al Johnson's Field Contact Coach Jeff Keller (948-9448) for more information The official start for football • players is Aug 11 al 8 30 a m at Johnson's Field. Practices on Monday. Tuesday ai:d Wednesday (Aug. 4-6) will be held at the fieldhouse On Thursday. Aug 7 seniors and juniors will receive their equipment from 6-7 p m and sophomore will get their equipment from 7-8 p.m To receive equipment, a helmet waiver form and completed athletic physical must he turned in On Aug. 8. the varsity football team will receive will travel to a Y M C.A vamp lor building activities which they will return from on Aug 9 The following week the freshman, junior varsity and varsity players will practice from 8 30 a m -noon and will continue that schedule up until the time school starts Soccer (both IV and varsity): Aug 11 from 8-9 30 a m Meet at the high school locker room Contact Coach Dennis Argetsinger for more information Cross Country (boys and girls): Aug 11 at 8 a m on the west side of the high school gymnasium Contact Coach Paul Fulmer for more information Cheerleading: Aug 11 from 6-8 p m in the high schixd gymnasium For more info, contact Coach Amy Hubbell Girls basketball: Aug 11 in the high school gymnasium Vanity runs from 8-11 am . junior varsity 10 am -noon and freshman practices from 10 30 a m-12:30 p m Contact Coach Katie Kowalczyk. Girls tennis: Aug 11 from 9 10 a.m • noon on the high school tennis courts Practices Tuesday and Wednesday afrom 1-3 p m . Thursday players should report from 5­ 7pm and on Friday practices will run from 9.30 a m -noon Contact Juhe Van Diver Boys golf: Aug 11 at 8 a m al the Hastings Country Club For more information, contact Coach Bruce Krueger varsity golf team Her Incnd. Leah Pumford. will be a sophomore on the Saxon squad, and another chum. Heather Drumm, also is considering going out for the big team as a first-year player. The Hastings Women's Bowling Association meeting will be on Monday. Aug 4 at lhe Hastings Bowl The board of directors should report at 7 p.m. and (hose with association membership should show up at 7.30 p.m YMCA NEWS Sanitary 13. Mutual 12; Mad Dawgs II. Sanitary I; Ampro II. Bill’s I. Jamun 14. TNR 0; Jarnun 14. Sanitary 7; Sanitary 7. Ampro0; OTT (Black) 25. Bill's 5. Carpenter 7. Rudd’s 0. Chrysler 37. TNR 5 Next Week’s Games Wednesday. July 30 - 6:30. OTT (Black) vs Ampro; 7 30. OTT (Black) vs Samtarx. 8:30. TNR vs Mutual Thursday. July 31 — 6:30. Bill's vs. Am­ pro. 7:30. Jarman vs Mutual. 8:30. Jarnun vs. Sanitary Friday . Aug I - 6 30. OTT (Black) vs Carpenter. 7 30. OTT (Black I vs TNR YMCA of Barry County Hastings Youth Council Hastings Women's Softball W-L Black Division Bennett Industries City Merchants True Value Han Construction 5-0 5-1 2-5 0-6 Blue Division Goodenough's Goodies Jarman Construction Piston Ring Hastings Mutual 6-1 4-1 2 -4 0-6 Game Results Monday. July 21 — City Merchants 30. Hastings Mutual 0. Bennett Industries 21. Jar man Construction I. Bennett Industries 7. Hart Construction 0 Tuesday. July 22 — Hart Construction II. Jarman Construction 4. Hastings P Ring 4. Goodenough's Goodies 17. True Value 13. City Merchants 14 customers from the far away distances that they do." Steve Hayes says his employment feels a lot like fun and not much like work. "This is a ty pe of job, a lot of times, that doesn't seem like work." Steve Hayes explained. "Il's something we enjoy doing; we sec a lot of repeal customers and some who even bought guns al the old Wood School Road store." With Summcrlcst being a great celebration for the city of Hastings. Bob's Gun &. Tackle has always thought of their event as a great way to start the fall season. "We look at it as a way lo kick off the fall." Steve Hayes said. There has been a lol of interest in it." VICTORY, continued from page 12 Bowling league meeting planned Hastings Men's Softball league Scores Dates and times announced for start of high school practices Steve Hayes, a manager at Bob's Gun & Tackle, says that there is "a heavy emphasis on promotional items" and two tents will be set up with specially priced merchandise Bob's Gun & Tackle began business in 1962 at their original home on the WikxIs School Rd. In the 9xl2-foot building. Bob Hayes started shop with 16 guns. Now. the area sports store has roughly 2.000 guns in stock With a 14,000 mailing list and advertisements in such publications as Michigan Out-of-Doors (which has an estimated 150.000 subscribers). Bob's Gun ik Tackle is well on the grow. Steve Hayes says that the advertisements are one of the major reasons why the area business draws Hastings High's varsity girls golf team has made trips to the Class B Stale finals the last two springs and with .he young talent Red Division Motor problems may keep Ron Finkbemer and his No. 58 car out of action for a few weeks, if not more. (Photo provided) Bob Hayes. Rick Vandenberg. Gordon Tyler, Ken Sherrow and (up front) Steve Hayes are just pari of the knowledgeable staff at Bob's Gun & Tackle. coming up. expectations arc sure to be just as high in 1998. Welton has been play ing golf this summer just about everyday, working on her short game: "chipping and putting." She hopes to show improvement in that area before (raveling to the next big tournament Aug 4 in Milford. 2 Golfers s18 — THURSDAY — 9:30 a.m. Scramble GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE 948-8366 I !».(» I I .ik' IO. nl TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING and FILING of SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BASELINE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NO. 1-97 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of Chip and Double Seal of Baseline Road between Uldriks Drive and just east of Collier Avenue (the " Improvements"). pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, has made its final determination of a special assessment district, which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed. The special assessment district includes those parcels on Baseline Road, more particularly described as including the following permanent parcel numbers: 08-009-032-034 10 08-009-033-004-10 08-009-033-004-20 08-009-032-034-20 08-009-033-004-30 08 009032-03500 08-009-033-004-40 08-009-032-035-10 08-009-033-004-50 08-009-032 036-00 08-009-033-006-00 08-009 032-037-00 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land m the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE 13TH DAY OF AUGUST. 1997. AT 7.00 O'CLOCK P.M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALUFIRE STATION. 13555 M-37. BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appear ance may be made by an owner or parly in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated July 25. 1997 June Doster. Clerk Township of Johnstown �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 31. 1997 Lake Odessa NEWS Friday, Aug. I. will see a return of lhe Lakewood Christian School dinners for the new season Serving starts al 4:30 pm at Fellowship Hall Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday. Aug. 5. after a recess in the last month while members worked at their one fund-raiser of the year, the sale of bratwurst sandwiches al the park The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet in the following week, on Saturday. Aug. 9. at I p.m.. to hear a speaker relate the role of women in the Civil War The Red Cross Bloodmobile returns on Monday. Aug. II Vacation Bible School ended at Central United Methodist Church Thursday evening last week. Each night there was a new color emphasis in clothing to wear, an item to bring and refreshments, echoing the color scheme On Tuesday night, sample size toiletries were brought and given to Youth For Christ of the Allegan-Grand Rapids area their represen­ tatives. Gordon and Carla Rohrbachcr. were present and Carla spoke to the assembly The soaps. shampiMis. toothpaste and brushes are to be given to youth who are confined in the counties' homes called the "Juvies.'' Juvenile Detention. On another night, with a white em­ phasis. the students were asked to bring white paper goods for the food pantry since such items arc not covered by food stamps. The climax of the week was a parade, which grew in size as it progressed through the entire church and hall, onto the lawn where it circled with everyone singing the theme song. "Celebrate Jesus." A decorated cake and other goodies awaited everyone in the dining room. The Movers and Shakers had a com­ petition going all week for atttcndancc. bring­ ing Bibles, bringing friends and the designated items A lollipop tree awaited the winners — and there were enough for lhe side with less points Thursday night's concert in the park was another success, with ideal weather all day The crowd was larger than ever with people coming from far and near Some of the Grand Rapids patrons have already invited some of their business associates to come next year. A party from Laingsburg had been watching the papers for weeks waiting for the notice so they could come back for a great night of musK under the trees. Again, the path from front and center led to the street dancing area was lined with luminaries. This year's balloon canopy was done in while and pink As the late evening breeze increased, the long strands of balloons lifted and swayed, adding to lhe beauty Many couples walked the path io dance. The Glen Miller orchestra members were dressed comfortably in short-sleeved knit shirts in contrast to an earlier group, which wore coals. A female vocalist and a male vocalist added lo the program along with several numbers which gave prominence to instrumental soloists and ensembles Arts Commission members noted that the crowd was closer to the pavilion, farther up lhe slope of lhe south, and extended more to lhe sides than before. One gauge of lhe atten­ dance was the amount of contributions placed in lhe baskets handled by members of the commission. The event is partially funded by contributions from iocal businesses and patrons of the arts. Saturday was a very hoi day. which was reflected somewhat in the attendance al the fifth DeptM Day People stayed in the shade ol the big tent or found reason lo May inside the air-condilionincd depot lhe dancers provid­ ed much ol the entertainment. but each was on stage lor only short periods ot lime tor lheir safety and comfort The Corn Cob ('loggers performed early in the program and again tor the finale Young dancers from Center Stage ot Woodland did their dunce routines m costumes worn at their spring recital Wanda Degan came back to l^ike Odessa io entertain Earlier, she had been on stage at An in the Park one year She had an evening perfor mance to do wnh folk singer Kitty Donahoo in Birmingham that evening and then was slated for a week of performances al Pentwater Chanty Black was on th* program She was joined in part of her numbers ol her sister Ann Cangon Sound provided an important plia.se of the day Al 4:15. Boy Scout Troop No 300 was recognized wnh 12 scouts and their leaders on stage Everyone in lhe audience who had ever been involved with scouting was asked to stand. Many of the audience were in that number Meantime, indoors people were looking at the showcases filled with scout pic­ tures. badges, books, uniforms and many flags from scout troops past and present One other display had many pictures from 50 years ago. when a flood destroyed some lakefront properties and lawns were covered Another display was from a set ol Trowbridge glass negatives, which were recently printed The negatives had been found on cigar boxes covering a butterfly collection in a home at Carson City The collection had belonged to Lois Normmgton Churchill, who grew up on Jordan Lake Road and taught al the Bippley school. The five o'clock hour came, and with it. the drawing for the winners of the 1997 raffle The Eagle Scouts were introduced earlier in the program — Jason Anway. Enc Wells and mention was made of the items they have built for the depot — deck benches, tree bench by Wells and the display case by Patrick Doyle Eric Wells, whose great-grandfather. Hobart Carpenter, was in the first scout troop organized in Lake Odessa, was asked to draw the tickets First prize winner of the Mackinac Island weekend in autumn was Karen Morse of Richland Second winner ol S100 was Marge Erickson. The third winner was Allen Ackerson of Vermontville Incidentally . Karen was pictured inside lhe depot as an infant being held by her oldest brother. Bruce, and he and his brother Gor­ don. were about to leave lor scout camp in 1963 Nearly 1200 tickets were sold during July for this event There may have been some earlier, but this Save America's Forests Th« Mtionwidc campaign natural forests. Sate America* FortM* MORTGAGE SALE — D«<oull having bwn mode in the term* and condition* of a certain mortgage mode by Troy H Roger* and Trmo C Roger* hu* bond ond wife of Ho*tmg». Michigan Mortgagor* to Woodham* Mortgage Corp o Michigan Cor porotion Mortgagee doled the 22nd day of December. A.D. 1994. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed*, for the County of Borry ond State of Michigon. on the 27th day of December A.D.. 1994. in Liber 621 of Barry County Record* on poge 878 which *aid mortgage wa* thereof ter on. to-wit assigned to GE Capitol Mortgage Ser vice*. Inc. by me«ne assignment ond recorded on February 9 1996 m the office of Register of Deed* in Liber 651 for said County of Barry County Records on page 373. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dale of this notice, for principle ond interest, the sum of SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN AND 18/100 (864 137 18) DOLLARS And no suit or proceedings ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by soid mortgage or any port thereof Now therefore by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such cose mode ond pro vided. notice is hereby given that on the 14th day of August A.D 1997 at 1 00 p m said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings Barry County Michigan of the premises described m said mortgage or so much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid on said mortgage with the m forest thereon at ten percent (10 00*.} per annum ond oil logoi costs charges and expenses in­ cluding the attorney foe* allowed by low and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under signed necessary to protect its interest m rhe premises Which said premise* are described as follows All certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Woodland In the County ol Borry and State ol Michigan ond described a* follows to-wit COMMENCING AT 5 80 CHAINS WEST OF SOUTHEAST CORNER SECTION 16 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 7 WEST THENCE EAST 136 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 12 ROOS EAST TO CENTER OF WOODLAND CENTER DRAIN THENCE SOUTHEAST ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID DRAIN THENCE TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY WEST TO BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sole Doted July 3 1997 GE Capitol Mortgage Service* ln< Frederick A Petx Esq Peti 8 Associates P C 20902 Mock Grosse Pte Wood* Ml 48236 Our File R01071 0528 (7 31) Staff Writer "Our love has kept us together." she said. "We had our ups and downs, but we loved each other so we stayed together.’’ "We thank God for lhe years we have had together.'’ Beside their six children, they also have 21 grandchildren. 38 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild The family still has two gel togethers a year. One is a picnic in June at lhe Dowling farm house, and the other is at a rented hall dunng a different lime of the year. Their daughter, Peggy, said they like to live a simple life and that they have been blessed with a lot of friends. To team how you can help, call the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse today. 1-800-CHILDREN Regardless of credit history. dill for samc-day approval. CnmmonPoint Mortgage CASH FAST' 1-800-968-2221 What should you expect from a college education? Education That Works! REALLY works - with you, for you. and for your future. Amence'r wild ond FORCLOSUffl NOTICE (Al Cauwtiea) Loans For Homeowners by Mandy Habcl For Howard and Lydia Burchett of Dowl­ ing. the secret of slaying together for 70 years is love The couple will celebrate its 70th wedding anniversary today (Thursday. July 31) and is still going strong. The two met for the first time at a Sunday school party, said Lydia, and both used to at­ tend other neighborhood parties and go fish­ ing The fact that Howard knew Lydia's sis­ ter also helped the two meet. The two met close to Nashville. She was bom on a nearby farm and he in Allegan County His family moved to the Nashville area when he was young. Howard said they dated for four or five years before they married on July 31. 1927. They rented a house in Assyria Center and Howard went to work at Post Cereals in Bat­ tle Creek Lydia taught at the Assyna Center School, a one-room country school, for five years, then quit to raise a family. The Burchetts have six children. Betty Lou. Peggy. Barbara. Jack. Jim and Dick. They moved into their present Dowling farmhouse in 1947. ‘ Lydia was off from teaching for 19 years and returned to it when lhe youngest child was 8 "It was like starting all over again," she said. She said her decision to return to leaching was because Howard, who had quit working at Post after 20 years to be a farmer, was home for the children when they got home from school. Howard said that when he started at Post, he worked 10 hours a day six days a week and cam $29.70 per week. Parts of the house they still live in are over 100 years old. A tax receipt on lhe farm from 1855 shows that the tax was $2.45 for 80 acres of land. When lhe house was built. Howard said, it cost $1,100 People traded butter and eggs for materials to build it. Throughout the years, the couple has been involved in a square dance club and liked tc* take tnps to state parks and Canada to fish. Lydia attributes the success of their mar­ riage to love. At Siena Heights College, you can expect to get an education that lo protect t restore LEGAL NOTICE writer first saw a combine at work last Thurs day afternoon An hour later she spotted a truck filled with wheat headed for the elevator Some ot the first wheat tor 1997 brought in was grown on the Carl Grashuis farm al Coats Grove The Grashuis wheat was brought in as early as July 19 Combines were busy across the country side Saturday and Sun day as farmers rushed to get their gram harvested before a rainstorm came One farmer had yields of 90 bushels per acre New signs The Lake Pump Tavern has a new sign indicating it is now Torbie's Place The Antique Mall has new bright red arrows indicating the way to the front entrance and lire hours of operation One ol the signs is painted on lhe wood covering the old entrance on the Wave building used by Pal Medlar and her ceramics shop and Terry Baldwin's Village Craft Shop. The expansion into the Wave building gave space for 22 more dealers Dr David Evans ol Okemos was a substitute for the scheduled MICAP speaker al Central UMC Sunday Pastor Emmett Kadwell and family arc on vacation Guest musicians provided the prelude and offertory Kathy Armstrong Swift played piano to ac­ company her daughter. Suzanne, on flute Grandparents DeForest and Arlene Swift at­ tended. along with lhe Ted Armstrongs. The Lake Odessa Greenhouse, owned by Mark Potter closed operations July I The business is listed with a realtor Uptown signs in the w indow of the former archcry shop ad­ vise that lhe Rock Hard Gym will open in August Ionia and Eaton County Soil and Water Conservation Districts arc wanting to hear from any homeowner with an abandoned well or cistern. Funds are available to plug all such spots, with the farmer having to bear only 10 percent of the cost. Any funds in the grant unused must be returned to the state.‘so the advice is "Use II or Lose It." There are likely more than 2.000 unused wells in Ionia County There is to be a well plugging field demonstration this fall. Nearly 100 wells have been plugged in lhe two counties during the past two years with MGSP grant funds. One example is the Gilengarr- Farms of Robert Janes His cost was only So9 for closing one drilled, one dnve-point and one dug well. Couple says love has kept them together for 70 years i Ulmn Grurt. SL ZtUAm-9J|9 14. • CITY OF HASTINGS • NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 11th day of August. 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 Soulh Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the hearing is to allow interested parties to comment on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Training application The City ol Hastings intends to apply for $169.693 00 in CDBG funds to be used to conduct a manufacturing job training program Copies of the proposed application will be made available to the public or may be obtained after August 11.1997 at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan (telephone number 616-945-2468' or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 tveril Manshum Hastings City Clerk NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Bachelor's Degrees Available: Special Information Session Tuesday. August 5. 1997 • Accounting • Business Administration • General Studies 7:00 p.m. • Human Services Administration • Hum.iiuues • Public Service Administration • Degree Completion programs for Allied Health Professionals and Trade-Technical Professionals KCC Whitmore Administration Building Room A-145 To reserve your place at the information session call (800) 203-1560 or (616) 965-3931 ext 2950 An evening/weekend program for working professionals. Siena Heights College at Kellogg Community College Ready to work with you. Scnj Height* i» i lull* -KcncJried. liberal art* collqtc enrHImg 1.1*1 audents >m the main campus in .Adnan. *Hh another W) students in programs -tllcred <n Bank Creek. Etetilon Harts* rVtnuL Kalamucw. Lanuns. and Monroe City of Hatting* County of Barry, Michigan On the formation ot a Brownfield Bedevelopment Authority And detignation of the Brownfield Redevelopment Zone To ail interested person* in the City of Hatting*: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Hastings. County of Barry. Michigan, will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 25th day of August. 1997 at 7:30 p.m.. prevailing Eastern Time in the City Hall Council Chambers. Hastings. Michigan, to consider the adoption of a resolution establishing a brownfield redevelopment authority for the City of Hastings and designating the boundaries of a brownfield redevelopment zone, pursuant to Act 381. Public Acts of Michigan. 1996 PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF THE BROWNFIELD REDfVELOPMENT ZONE The boundaries of the proposed brownfield redevelopment zone authority shall encompass the entire City ol Hastings. The brownfield redevelopment authority shall exercise its powers as follows. The City Council of the City of Hastings may not incorporate land into the zone not included in the description above, but it may eliminate described lands from the zone in the final determination of the boundaries without additional notice At the public hearing, all citizens, taxpayers, officials from a taxing jurisdiction whose millage may be subject to capture under a brownfield plan in the proposed zone, and property owners of the City of Hastings desiring to address the Hastings City Council shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in regard to the establishment of the brownfield redevelopment authority and the boundaries of the proposed brownfield reoevelopment zone Information on the above public nearing and minutes of said hearing will be available al the office of the City Clerk. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan (telephone numoer 616-945 2468) or TDD call relay services 1 800-649 3777 This notice is given by order of the Hastings City Council of the City of Hastings. Michigan Everil G. Manshum Hastings City Clerk TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of a lake improvement update study and herbicide treatments for nuisance aquatic plant control (the "Improvements’’) from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively . determined that the cost of said improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Those lots and parcels of land that abut the lake and lots and parcels of land that have deeded or dedicated access to the lake. TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on Monday. August 11, 1997. at 7:00 o'clock p.m.. at the Township Hall/Fire Station, 13555 M-37. Battle Creek. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Dated July 28. 1997 June Doster. Clerk Township of Johnstown �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 31, 1997 — Page 15 One set of charges dismissed at prelim hearing for teens by Jason Carr Staff Writer Charges were dismissed Friday against one of two Middles ille area teens charged in (he May burglar, ot a Nums Road home Traci Brower. 17. was charged along with Jeremy Otto. 17. with second degree home invasion and larceny in a building They and their attorney. Thomas Heint/leman. have accused Michigan Stale Police troopers of harassing them during the investigation The victims in the break-in. Jack and Ka­ jean Sccord. testified al Friday’s preliminary examination that Otto and Brower had been to their home a lew times earlier, as Brower and Kajean Sccord had been trends lor about a year They said the last time the two had been over was in April During questioning by Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell. State Police trooper Annette Smith testified that she had been able to obtain a latent toolwear impres- City Council studying fees for public services by Das id T. Young Editor There has been no increase yet in any fees for services provided lo the public by Hast­ ings city government, but the City Council is studying current rales and considering ad­ justing them later City Manager Howard Penrod Monday night presented council members with a de­ tailed list of fees charged for services ranging from making appeals to getting copies of or­ dinances Penrod pointed out that there were no fee increases built into the recently adopted 1997-98 fiscal year budget, so there is no hurry in making any adjustments The city manager said the council. "I think it's worth reviewing these (fees) from time to time " One question brought up was about whether the city charges non-resident fees for services It does not The issue over fees, however, is their ne­ cessity in the city recouping its costs of providing services and the public s nght to those services because the citizens arc tax­ payers "Some of this is nght to information." said Mayor Frank Campbell, who added that he will noi stand for "gouging" the public. I have a problem with charging someone (a high feci There's got to be a limit to what a person has to pay " Councilman Jck Bleam said it's his under­ standing that a fee can be necessary to pre­ vent misuse of public services, but other­ wise he agrees with Campbell. "I can sec recouping our costs, but I don't sec gouging our taxpayers." said Council­ woman Evelyn Brower Penrod said that in most cases lhe city charges less than what its average costs arc for performing the service Council members will study the current fee structure and later decide on any changes CITY continued from page 1 MDOT for the county's portion of Star School Road and would provide a local match of $390,700 City officials said they believe the Enter­ prise part ot the grant has the greatest chance for success because it has something to do with job creation • Approved the appointment of Campbell to be the city's voting delegate at the Michi­ gan Municipal League convention in Muskegon in September Robert May will sene as alternate • Agreed to extend the closing date of the -ale of the MainStreci building at State and Michigan to the city from Dec 31. 1997. to Jan 31. 1998 The p« sscsston date for the city then moves from F-b I to March I. 1998 The building next car will serve as the new City Hall • Approved the bid of $13,400 annually from Arrow Uniform Rental lor furnishing Department of Public Services attire • Approved the reappointment of Deputy City Manager and Director of Public Ser­ vices Jeff Mansfield to the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee • Awarded the Stampller Construction Co. the bid lor concrete curb and gutter and ap­ proaches for Marshall Street for $41,370 and the bid for the 1997-98 sidewalk and curb and gutter program tor an estimated $73,000. • Approved an agreement with lhe Hast­ ings Area School System in which lhe latter will be allowed to extend fiber optic cable in the city nght ot way • Awarded the bid ol $8,261 to Kcnmark Inc for the 1997-98 street line painting pro­ gram SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 sion inside the home, similar to how latent fingerprints arc obtained The latent impicssion was able lo pick up a partial tread pat tern and Smith said she eliminated shoes owned by the Secords as being responsible for H. Smith said she also measured (he base and stance of the car through lire tracks left in the driveway She said Kajean Secord also mentioned Otto as one of several people who had been to the hi.me and a possible suspect She admitted that photographs of the lire tracks and the latent fixrt impression *.ad not bcca completely processed. Smith testified she (hen spoke to Otto at his home and he assisted in taking measure­ ments of his car's base and stance. She said the measurements matched with those at the crime scene and that when Otto provided his shoes to look at. "they were of like tread " When cross-examined by Heint/leman. Smith said when she questioned Otto. "I can tell you I was up front and told him the in­ formation I had " Smith added that after comparing lhe footwear, tire measurements and her conver­ sations with Otto "He was the suspect by lhe end of that day Mr me to investigate fur­ ther " Otto and Brower both testified that they had been at the Sccord home on the day the break-m occurred Otto said he had never left the car. while Brower said she knocked on the door lot Kajean Sccord and then looked in the garage and found her car was gone. Willis Orman, a friend of Otto and Brower, testified he was there also and re­ canted a statement he gave to the Michigan Stale Police about a month ago in which he said Otto bragged abort the break-in. During questioning by Hcintzleman. Or­ man said frcxiper Bryan Fuller had (old him that if any thing came up about the break-in to come to him Orman said Middleville Po­ lice officer Landon Barton then told him Otto had made a deal and would implicate him in the break-m He said he then went to the post and gave a false statement and was not read his rights "Why would you possibly go to the State Police post in Hastings at the request of troopers and hcT asked Heint/leman Orman said he did so because he had been told he would be implicated by Otto in the break-in District Judge Gary Holman then asked. "But wouldn't that mean you admitted you had spoken lo him and had knowledge ’" Or­ man replied he was told if he gave the in­ formation it would help him out McDowell denounced Orman's testimony in her summation as "completely uncrcdtble " Heint/leman in his summation, described Orman's testimony as being made under per­ sonal risk and that he had made the false statement to gel out of harassment by Mid­ dleville Police officers and Michigan State Police troopers. He also criticized Secord for "personal bias" for testifying that he thought of Otto as "a bad influence" on Brower. Heintzleman also accused police of not upholding Brower's and Otto’s rights and said. "I'm appalled as a member of the bar that. yeah, there are rights, but apparently they're not followed in certain jurisdictions." When asked if she wished to respond. McDowell sharply criticized Heintzlcman's statement as being directed toward the press, rather than the court In his ruling. Holman slated that Otto and Brower berth admit to being at the scene on the day of the enme. that Secord stated Brower had borrowed money from her and that Otto and Brower berth knew the schedule of exams at Thomapplc Kellogg and knew when the victims would be away Holman added, "lhe tipping factor is the presence of a footprint similar to that worn by the defendant Otto." He said that made him conclude there was probable cause Otto was in the home. Holman said, however, that there was not probable cause that Brower was inside the home and dismissed charges against her. In closing. Holman described himself as "frustrated" al the way the examination was carried out. "If there are fingerprints, we should know about them. If there are pho­ tographs. we should know about them, but that's all kind of left hanging out there." Otto is scheduled for arraignment in Cir­ cuit Court Aug. 21. You’ll Never Believe What’s Hatching At Felpausch... 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Stop by and take a crack at one of OUR eggs the people who care Hastings (inside Felpausch) • 616-945-0686 MAW/TREET SAVINGS BANK * Annual Percentage Yield Certificate^ «»t <k*posit have a $500 minimum balance Penalty may apply for early withdrawal People Make llii Difference �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 31. 1997 served. On a charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct, he sentenced May to scvento 15-years in prison, with credit for 64 days and to be served concurrently with the other sentences. Two counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of child sexually abusive activity had been dismissed. COURT NCUJS: A Plainwell man was sentenced lo prison Thursday for criminal sexual conduct and taking photographs of nude children from the middle of 1994 to early this year Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell emphasized that the conduct of Don May III. 52. could not be tolerated by society. McDowell said May "came from what we would consider a normal family. He was not abused, he did not have a substance abuse problem." was a military veteran and a col­ lege graduate She said May's "choice in life was to seek out disadvantaged and troubled kids and exploit them for his own purposes." The victims in this case included a 15year-old girl up until she was 17, two other 17-ycar-old girls and an 11-year-old boy. McDowell said there have been other alle­ gations that at lexst one of the girls involved was "pimped out" by May lo friends of his and that he may have sold some of the pic­ tures he took. "Mr. May wants to tell the court these photographs were no big deal, that they were of the ’Playboy' variety. I strongly disagree. I have seen them and they were not of the 'Playboy' variety." She added that May provided drugs and al­ cohol and in some of the photos, the girls appear to be under the influence of sub­ stances. McDowell also said the May has re­ portedly told a probation officer "that he rinds jail a tnp. that he gets to meet all kinds of diverse people." In asking for the maximum sentence to be imposed. McDowell said May has shown no remorse for what he has done to the victims and said such a sentence "is warranted given the nature of these offenses and the length of time that they occurred." One of the victims told the court she first met May when she was 13 and May moved into her mother's home. She said May gave, her and her friends drugs and alcohol, then told her she could win money by posing nude. She said she did the photos when she was drunk and high and later told by May that she hadn't won. She said when she was 14. May got her a job at a tattoo parlor that he was a part-owner of. then later suggested she have sex with customers May's attorney. Thomas Dutcher, said there was no way it could be argued lhe of­ fense was not senous and that May under­ stood and was ready to take his punishment Dutcher said it was not entirely correct to say May came from a normal family He said although May was not abused, there arc things that suggest there may have been "nurturing problems" dunng his childhtNxI. Dutcher said May docs care for the vic­ tims. which he said could be difficult lo un­ derstand of someone charged with the of­ fenses he had been charged with. In calling seven years in prison an appropriate sen­ tence. he added that there are some allega­ tions of prostitution and sale of materials, "but I don't think those have been substanti­ ated enough for the court to consider (in sen­ tencing]." In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher said he had thought a lot about this case "and maybe you arc sincere that you do care about these girls and wouldn't it have been nice if you had done that in an appro­ priate way?" rather than taking advantage of vulnerable young girls. He added the case was a situation "involving a long-standing exploitation of young children involving pornography, criminal sexually abusive be­ havior and furnishing drugs and alcohol." Fisher noted that these were May’s first criminal offenses, but it was difficult to think of a more serious offense. "His activi­ ties arc so repugnant to society that he should be sentenced lo the maximum." Fisher concluded. On two counts of child sexually abusive activity, he sentenced May to 13-1/3- to 20ycars in prison, with credit for 64 days Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 la»n A Carden GARDENER SEEKING WORK. 616-945-9712, ask for Mary ( inninutiii\ \t»nn\ HAPPY “91ST” BIRTHDAY J. P. Rogers July 30th Love from. Your Family /hunk > mi CARD OF THANKS We want to thank everyone for their thoughtful cards, Bow­ en and special support you've given us during our trying time of Bob's passing. It meant a great deal to us. A special thanks lo Pennock Hospital, Dr. Wildren, Father Chuck McCabe, Emmanuel Episcopal Parish, lhe Barry County Hospice, close friends and relatives. Bless you all. The Robert Sherwood family lit Ip Wauled HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlen, and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl, Free­ port, Ml EOE______________ NEWS REPORTER WANTED: J-Ad Graphics has an opening for a news reporter for one of its publications, in the Lake Odessa, Woodland, Sunfield and Clarksville areas. We’re looking for someone who can write clear, concise feature stories and take good pictures, and for someone who is organ­ ized well enough to meet weekly deadlines in a timely manner. Those interested should call David T. Young, editor, or Elaine Gilbert, assistant editor, at (616) 945-9554 or write: J-Ad Graphics, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, 49058. Please include a resume, clips, samples of writing or photogra­ phy and employment history. TEACHER/ASSISTANT/ Kt < it altmi P.c 19«5 HURRICANE DECK ALASKAN HUSKY PUPPIES: Wormed, and shots. BOAT 176. New interior and cover, w/trailcr, $3,900/best. Call Dave 623-3708. \hd<d< //..»«% ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st lime home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. ABANDONED REPO never lived in, will move if necessary. 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Must sell. 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In other recent Circuit Court business: • A Grand Rapids man was sent to prison after a May traffic accident that resulted in serious injury to the victim. Jacqueline Tebo. Walter Reed. 32. had a blood alcohol level of .21 al the lime of the accident. A .10 blood alcohol level is considered drunk driv­ ing McDowell said prosecutors had agreed lo a sentencing cap because of other factors such as his pnor offenses being for larceny and other thefts. She said Reed did realize the risk of getting behind the wheel while drunk "and Mr. Reed knowingly took that risk." She asked lhe court to impose a sentence of 3-1/3 years in prison. Reed's attorney. Thomas Dutcher, said he didn't argue with the logic that drunk driving needs to be slopped and because of matters of time and space, what one might not think of as a serious offense becomes a serious felony. He emphasized this was Reed's first drunk driving offense and that he was not a repeated drunken driver who continues such a pattern. Dutcher added that Reed truly feels remorseful for lhe incident. In imposing sentence. Fisher said, "I think you probably are remorseful for your actions and I'm taking into account the fact that you don't have a prior alcohol offense." He sentenced Reed to 3-1/3- to 7-1/2 years in prison, with credit for 25 days served after he pleaded guilty to operating under the in­ fluence causing serious injury and being a habitual offender, fourth offense. Charges of operating a vehicle with a suspended license and possession of marijuana were dismissed. • Timothy M. Janosc. 18, of Hastings, was granted youthful offender status and sen­ tenced to jail and probation. McDowell said Janosc's co-defendant, Mitchell Snow, has been already been sen­ tenced. She said she did net believe youthful offender status was appropriate for Janose because he has a previous conviction and is more culpable in the incident of stealing an ATM card. McDowell said the victim had suffered a heart attack and lost her job only a couple of weeks before lhe card was stolen. She asked lhe court to deny the motion for youthful offender status. . Janosc's attorney. Terry Knoll, said Janose s other conviction was for stealing a pack of cigarettes and that occurred after the circumstances in this case. He said Janose is now employed and plans to get his General Equivalency Diplortia. He said Janosc and Snow were both in the car when the victim’s daughter told them what the PIN number was and both used the card at ATM ma­ chines. In granting youthful offender status. Fisher said, "h's up to you whether or not you end up in jail." He sentenced Janose to two years probation, with 60 days in jail and credit for one day served and the balance sus­ pended. He also ordered Janose to pay $585 restitution. $500 in costs, attend mental health or substance abuse counseling and complete his high school education. Under youthful offender status, if Janose successfully completes probation, no record of a felony conviction will be kept. Also, any guilty plea is sealed from the public. He had been charged with five counts of stealing or retaining without consent a fi­ nancial transaction device. As little as $1,500 down FOR SALE: 1990 DODGE payment, $290 a month. Call 1-800-538-7870. dent He said the recommended sentence was a good one and asked the court to follow it Fisher said he would follow the recom­ mendation of 12 months probation, with 30 days in jail, credit for one day served and the balance suspended. He also ordered her to at­ • Michael G. Allen. 43. of Bellevue, was sentenced to probation and lhe tether pro­ gram. He had been convicted in June by a jury of second offense driving on a suspended or revoked license. The jury was hung on a charge of third offense drunk driving, and Allen later pleaded no contest to a charge of third offense operating while impaired. Makled said Allen has a total of six drink­ ing and driving convictions. "Despite those six drinking and driving convictions, lhe de­ fendant thinks he does not have an alcohol problem." he added. Makled asked for a sen­ tence of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 pay­ ment on each count. Allen's attorney, Gordon Shane McNeill, said Allen has the support of his wife, who testified on his behalf. “I think Mr. Allen's demeanor before the court is frustration and knowing what he did was wrong." McNeill said. "Il is my hope at this point that Mr. Allen realizes alcohol should not be a part of his life at all." McNeill added that Allen has been crimefree for five years and all of his previous of­ fenses have been alcohol related. He asked the court to consider work release and lhe tether program as the best solution to get­ ting to and from work. In imposing sentence. Fisher said he was considering lhe fact that Allen had gone five years without problems and that he has a good job. "I'm sure you're probably a good person when you're not drinking." he said, adding that he initially wanted to put Allen in jail for 90 days and "just let you lose your job." He sentenced Allen to two years probation and 90 days on the tether program, with credit for one day. He ordered Allen to attend substance abuse counseling and pay $1,000 in fines and $ 1.000 in costs. • Melinda K. Johns. 24. of Kalamazoo, was sentenced lo probation and suspended jail time. McDowell said. "Ms. Johns has not been in trouble before. She just got herself into a situation where she made a stupid decision.' She added Johns was very honest and truthful with the pre-sentence investigator Johns' attorney. David Dimmers, said Johns has teamed her lesson from the inci­ Police Beat: Two held in telecommunications fraud HASTINGS — The Barry County Sheriffs Department reported the arrest of two people last week in connection with a complaint of communications fraud at the Barry Expo Center. Authorities said al least two people tried to buy cellular phones with fake accounts for false billing. The phones were supplied by a Kalamazoo communications firm that was working with detective from the sheriffs department. Arrested were Dcno Frederick Marks. 20. of Battle Creek, and Bridget! Gina Marcello. 25. of Kalamazoo. They have been charged with using a telecommunications device to avoid payment. The charges carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. Teen injured in BB gun accident HASTINGS — A 15-ycar-old Hastings youth was injured Wednesday evening, July 23, when he was struck by a pellet from a BB gun. The young man told Hastings Cily Police he and a fnend were playing around with lhe gun when a pellet accidentally ricocheted and struck him. He was treated for minor injuries al Pennock Hospital and released. Mountain bike stolen downtown HASTINGS — Hastings City Police arc investigating a report of a theft of a bicycle Saturday afternoon in lhe 100 block of East Stale Street. The 14-year-old victim said he parked his 18-speed. 24-inch Royce Union Deep Freeze mountain bike and wen’ inside a business. When he came out. the bike was gone, he said. Car accident leads to assault arrest RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A dispute over one man backing into a mailbox in a driveway July 18 led to the arrest of 42-year-old man for assault. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said a 19-year-old man backed his car into a mailbox from the driveway on Wakauzoo Road, causing the other man to come from lhe house. The alleged victim and witnesses said Joie M. Harton of Hastings struck the young man. Deputies seize 249 marijuana plants JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies seized 249 marijuana plants and arrested a 39-year-old man earlier this month. Mark E. Peake, of 11460 Banfield Road, has been charged with unlawful manufacture of marijuana. Authorities sent a sample of one of the plants they found at Peake's residence and tests came back positive. Minors with alcohol reports frequent The Barry County Sheriffs Department has reported a recent rash of incidents in which minors have been caught in possession of alcohol. Four young people were cited on Ottawa Trail in Rutland Township July 13 after deputies checked out an apparent fight near a car. The four included a 20-year female from Hastings, two 17-ycar-olds from Hastings and a 20-year-old Alto man. Five youths, all from Richland, were cited July 19 at the Long Lake public access site in Cloverdale. The youths, ranging in age from 14 to 20, were caught with wine coolers and were taken to lhe sheriffs department before they were released to lhe custody of their legal guardians. Twelve youths, ranging in age from 15 to 20 years, were cited after a report of a party on Loftus Road near Wood School Road. Five were females. Most of the youths were from Wyoming. Mich., but there also were some from Grandville and Kentwood. In yet another incident, deputies ticketed four youths, ages 17 and 18 and two of them females in the 11000 block of Doster Road. The teens were from Kalamazoo, Plainwell and Comstock. Man doesn’t pay for gas, later arrested YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old man who was accused of failure to pay $5 for his purchase of gasoline at the Orangeville 66 station later on lhe evening of July 19 was arrested for drunken driving and driving with a suspended license. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Joseph Lawrence Oskin Jr., of Portage, was driving his car on Patterson Lake Road near Cobb lake Road when il went into a ditch and struck an electric fence. Authorities questioned him about driving away from Orangeville station without paying and he said he thought he had paid. Hastings woman hurt in accident RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A Hastings woman suffered injuries in a three-car accident Tuesday, July 22. at M-37 and River Road, troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings report. Mildred O. Sixberry. 82. said she was looking al earth movers on lhe road when she looked up too late to sec a car. driven by Scott Allen Prill. 33. of Hastings, which was stopped ahead of her to lum left. The impact of the collision spun Sixberry's car around. Her car then collided with an oncoming vehicle driven by Thomas H. Alton, 57. of Battle Creek. Sixberry was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where she was treated for injuries. She was ticketed for failure tc stop in an assured clear distance. Two teens suspected of stealing safe YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Troopers at the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings have two suspects in connection with the report of a burglary July 18 at the Flying Horseshoe Ranch office on Yankee Springs Road. Police said the intruders entered the office through a window and removed a safe valued at $250. The window, blinds and screen were damaged. Troopers questioned two Middleville boys, ages 16 and 17. who led them to lhe stolen safe, with its door broken, down a hill. The 16-ycar-old confessed in writing to having a role in the come, but lhe 17-ycar-old denied any connection. The matter remains open pending review from the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Juveniles apprehended in burglary YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — State troopers apprehended three Wayland area juvenile boys, ages 14. 14 and 12. in connection with a report of a burglary July 17 at the Yankee Springs Meadows trailer park. Witnesses told police the three boys broke in through a window. Reported missing were two rifles, a knife, ammunition. $5 and two lighters. All of the items were recovered. The case is still open pending review by the prosecutor's office. Police to golf with kids on probation NASHVILLE — Representatives from the Michigan State Police, the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Calhoun County Sheriffs Department and Hastings. Middleville and Nashville police departments will take part in a special "One Cop Par Kid" golf outing from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. Aug 5, al the Mulberry Fore Golf Course. Nashville. Joining the police will be youths ages 14 to 17 who arc on probation. Each of the youths will be matched with a law enforcement officer for thr round. Also included in the day will be a luncheon with public officials, community leaders and special speakers Former prisoners also arc expected to be on hand to talk to the youngsters. Coordinator for the event is Dennis Tinsman of Faith. Hope and Love Minstries Inc., Nashville. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-08-07.pdf 9f2779d96cbb5547ccf7356e97b38c05 PDF Text Text Nashville police chief resigns Visitors say ‘go organic' See Page 2 See Page 3 Athletes meet 24-hour challenge See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY AUGUST 7. 1997 VOLUME 144 NO 32 News Briefs ^Rotgry-Kiwanls ■ blood drive set The annual Red Cross Rotary-Kiwanis Challenge blood drive will be held from I to 7 p.m. Monday. Aug. II. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. The goal will be 100 pints and Rotary will be out to defend its title by giving more blood than the members of the friendly rival club. Though the drive will feature the two service clubs, the public is welcome to contribute blood as well because the strong need Karen Despres, director of the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, said that blood supplies at the regional center in Lansing are in critical condition. "As of today, there is less than a one half day supply of the O and B blood types." she said. "These arc the types used most often in emergency rooms and for emergency surgery." Anyone who is at least 17 years old. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and has not given blood within 56 days of the dale of the drive is eligible to donate blood. Despres said a donation of one pint of blood could save as many as four lives. Assisted suicide petitions available Those interested in signing a petition to get the question of legalized physi­ cian aid in dying on the statewide elec­ tion ballot in 1998 may do so at the home of Justine McLean. 502 W. Clin­ ton St.. Hastings. The "Death with Dignity" petition is being circulated by a group called Merian’s Friends. The petition may be signed between noon and 8 p.m. daily starling on Fri­ day. Aug. 8. Cancer survivors can take a walk Area cancer survivors are invited to take a "victory lap" before the start of the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" at 6 p.m. Friday. Aug. 15. at the Hastings High School track. Family members and friends also are invited to attend and honor the survivors and refreshments will be served after completion of the lap. Luminaries will be lit at dusk that evening to honor the memory of those who have died of cancer. The Relay for Life already has 17 teams taking part in the 24-hour relay. Other activities will include face paint­ ing. massages for the walkers, a pajama lap contest, clowns and a pizza party. Child care program set "Choosing Child Care." a program sponsored by the Child Abuse Preven­ tion Council, will be held al 7 p.m. Thursday. Aug. 14. at the Hastings Public Library. The program, geared to parents and child care providers, will focus on plan­ ning and choosing an early childhood program and it will include a video. There will be time for a question and answer session. Sherilyn Willard, former director of the Learn *N Play child care center, will be the speaker. She now is a family support worker for the Allegan County Intermediate School District. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 945-4263. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page Two PRICE 50* Hastings Mfg. reports improved results again Hastings Manufacturing Company has re­ ported its second consecutive quarter of im­ proved financial results this year. Company officials say the news reflects on its focus on its core piston ring, automotive additives and specialty tool prod­ uct lines and restructuring last year. Hastings Manufacturing posted a net in­ come of $344,766. or 88 cents per share, on net sales of $9.6 million in the second quar­ ter ended June 30. compared with a net loss of $270,003. or 69 cents a share, on net sales of $10.8 million in the comparable pe­ riod in 1996. Company officials attributed the sales de­ crease primarily to its transition out of the filter business last year after it sold that part to Clarcor of Illinois late in 1995. Excluding filter sales, second quarter sales of Hastings Manufacturing's core product lines increased 11.7 percent over the same period last year. Officials said solid sales per­ formance in the domestic piston ring distrib­ utor market and increased export activity ver­ sus the first quarter of 1997 helped fuel the increase. Hastings Manufacturing reported that im­ proved production efficiency, combined with lower operating expenses after its fourth quarter of 1996 restructuring, helped the company continue to increase its profitabil­ ity for a second straight quarter. "We are pleased that our strategic focus on our core products continues to enhance our sales and profit performance." Co-Chief Ex­ ecutive Officer Mark Johnson said. “Strong activity among domestic piston ring distrib­ utors and increasing export sales helped dove the double dig.t growth of our core products. New account activity continues to favorably impact our results, both in North America and abroad, where our volumes have contin­ ued to grow since the first quarter (this year)." The company said the increased focus on core products also contributed to improved profitability. Increased productivity and the absence of filters, which sold at lower mar­ gins. helped Hastings Manufacturing im­ prove Us gross profit margin to 31.3 percent of sales in the second quarter, compared to 26.2 percent in the same period Iasi year. Operating profitability rose by more than $1 million to $690,583 versus a loss in the same period in 1996. Operating expenses dcSee MANUFACTURING, cont. page 2 E. coli contamination may be from animals by Mary Warner Staff Water Health department officials in Barry and Allegan counties aren’t sure at this point what is causing unusually high levels of the bacteria E. coli in water in the Cuddy Inter­ county Drain, which begins in Allegan County and empties into Gun Lake in Barry County. But Allegan County Health Department sanitarian Pete Lumbert speculates that wild animals may be contaminating the water and creating the high bacteria counts. The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment will monitor the water at Gun Lake Stale Park weekly for the rest of the summer to make sure E. coli levels are not high enough to endange' swimmers, according to health department sanitarian Bill DeBoer In­ dependent testing of lake waters by the Gun Lake Protective Association has determined that bactenal levels arc acceptable in the lake. DeBoer said. E. coli levels also have nut been at a dan­ gerous level at Allegan County Park on Pat­ terson Road, according to testing of the wa­ ter done by the Allegan health department. Lumbert said. "At this point there is no indication there is any problem in the lake." he said. However, the Barry health department may issue warnings against swimming in a por­ tion of the Cuddy drain that has been widened into a channel east of Patterson Road south of Chief Noonday Road, accord­ ing to James Schnackcnberg. director of en­ vironmental health al the Barry-Eaton Dis­ trict Health Department. The channel drains into the lake The Gun Lake Protective Association al­ ready has recommended to its members n«»» to swim in the channel. Schnackenberg said. Using an independent testing firm, the lake association found high levels of the bac­ teria E. coli in the Cuddy Intercounty Dram. The lake association alerted county and state agencies about the problem, and the BarryEaton Health Department has been sampling the waters of the Cuddy drain in three areas. Those areas include I) the intersection of the dram with Patterson Road. 2) walers uenms Bassett stands in front of a Barry County Transit bus while he holds the trophy he earned for placing first in individual competition at the Michigan Small Bus Roadeo. Bassett also holds a large replica of a $250 check he won for a celebration party for all Transit employees. Local Transit driver again is the best in the state by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Transit building will ^Vxin need to build an addition it Dennis Bas­ sett keeps winning trophies for his bus driv­ ing skills and knowledge Bassett, of Hastings, again has captured first place in individual competition at the Michigan Small Bus Roadeo July 30 in Lansing. There were 68 drivers competing from around the state. Besides a large trophy. Bassett won $150 that he can keep for himself and a $250 prize for a celebration party for all the Transit em­ ployees. He also will receive an all-expense paid trip to Albuquerque. N.M.. to partici­ pate in the national Bus Roadeo competi­ tion. "I'm kind of excited." he said Bassett already had five other slate tro­ phies. including two first-place awards to his credit. He won the top spot in 1982 and ’83 dun ng slate Roadeo contests. Next to those trophies on the front counter in the Transit office are three third-place trophies Bassett brought back from state competition in the last three years. Bassett has been in the bus driver's scat for 22 years. For 15 years, he’s been a driver and trainer of new employees for the Barry County Transit system Prior Io that, he drove a bus for the County Commission on Aging. Ihe state contest that Bassett won last week was sponsored by the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation. Michigan Slate Police from the Lansing area served as judges. Bassett said the driving course was the hardest part of the state contest. "I did pretty good. You had to drive be­ tween cones, backing in. parking and mak­ ing right and left turns." he said. In addition, contestants took a written exam and partici­ pated in "a pre-inspection" test that required checking over the buses to try to detect "things that were wrong." Bassett is looking forward to national competition. He’s had a taste of it three other times in Florida. Oregon and Wisconsin. "It is more difficult than the state competition. It's a harder test... the course is bigger." he said. Meeting different people is what Bassett enjoys about his job. as he drives the Hast­ ings city route. "Through the years I’ve met quite a few different people. Every day is different. I get to know the kids and I kind of enjoy that. "I work with a great bunch of people here. You've got to give them credit, too. espe­ cially the manager." he said. Bassett gets to make the decision on how to spend the $250 celebration prize funds from the Michigan Public Transit Associa­ tion. Right now he’s thinking about stretch­ ing the celebration throughout the year by having an employee luncheon every quarter. See CONTAMINATION cont. page 2 Summerfest collector buttons are available by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A souvenir of Summerfest 1997 and the first in a senes of collector buttons is now available at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The button pins celebrate the 20th an­ niversary of Summcrfest. Aug. 22-24. and are designed with the Barry County Court­ house clock tower as the focal point The courthouse symbol is significant because that's where Summcrfest had its beginning — on the courthouse grounds in downtown Hastings, said Mike Hallifax. who co-chairs the festival with Mary Snowden Summcr­ fest has grown so successful over the years, that it is now held in two local locations: Fish Hatchery Park and the courthouse lawn Summerfest Committee members and chamber officials hope that the buttons w ill become popular as collector's items A new button will be issued each year in limited quantities The buttons arc a wonderful way to pro­ mote Summertest, said Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadcl-Manshum People may want to wear the buttons on a vest as they collect them, she said At an Elk Rapids festival, for example, "people were walking around with all these buttons that they have collected for about 15 years.” she said The $2 buttons have another purpose — to raise funds to help support Summcricst activities "I don't think that people understand that it docs cost to put on Summcrfest." StadclManshum said. "As it grows and gets big­ ger. there is expense to it." typical Summcrfest event costs about $10,000. which includes expenses for enter­ tainment. port-a-john rental, grounds and maintenance fees, promotional expenses to be part of the Michigan Festivals and Events organization, etc Traditionally, the only Summcricst in­ come comes from donations from Mary Snowden and Mike Hallifax. co-chairs ol Summerfest, show the new Summeriest collector button pins, which are available now at ihe Hastings Chamber of Commerce office. The $2 buttons also will be sold at the Chambers information booth during Summerfest activities. Aug 22-24 individuals and businesses, fees from arts and crafts booth space and fees from professional concessionaires. Hallifax said. During Summcrfest. the collector buttons will be available at the chamber s informa­ tion Ixxiih The idea for the buttons came through the Summcrfest Committee after members noted that other festivals had them Artist Jerry Kobliska of J-Ad Graphics de­ signed the Summcrfest buttons. Summcrfest plans for this month s event are going well. Hallifax said "The arts and crafts have set a record al­ ready with over 150 (booths)." he said. "Tydcn Seal is putting on a very large dis­ play with a burn trailer and it’s their 100th anniversary . People should attend from 1 to 4 Saturday in the (Fish Hatchery) park.” He said the company is planning an ice cream social and plant tours at their facilities during those same hours. "Bob s Gun and Tackle is having a pistol competition, which is new this year. "The parade is coming along nicely, with as many or more entnes as last year, and we’ve added some fcxxi booths at the park. "All the sports arc back — softball, vol­ leyball. soccer. horseshoes, threc-on-threc basketball." Hallifax said. In addition, musical entertainment offer­ ings are expected to be crowd pleasers. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7. 1997 MANUFACTURING, continued from page 1 creased by 26 5 percent to $2 3 million in the second quarter primarily hecauw *»t the elimination of filter related expenses and re structuring ettorts. olfictals said "We continued to be pleased with the progress we arc making at Hastings ..nd Andrew Johnson Co-CEO of Hastings Manufacturing Continued emphasis on cost management program- has complc merited our progress m sales and marketing throughout the first hall of the year Moving forward, we expect hoth of these strategic thrusts to continue yielding positive re­ sults News Briefs Showcase to have gospel performers An evening ol gospel music with Jeff Hunt and Dave Dickerson, will be fea­ tured al the Musicians Showcase al 6:30 tonight al Arby’s Hunt is a singer, songwriter and gui­ tarist from Indiana He has received an Ange! award for his previous work in Christian music Dickerson, from Potterville, also a singer, songwriter and guitarist, has per­ formed at previous Showcases. Hastings Summcrfest and the Prairieville Farm Days He blends comedy with his mu Sealing is available on a first-come, first-served basis Sunfield Farmers Picnic dates set The 105th Sunfield Farmers Picnic will take place Aug 14-17. kicking off Thursday evening with ballgames, a re­ ception for Sunfield Farmers Picnic Grand Marshals Barb and George Farman and opening ceremonies Activities get under way at 10 a.m Friday with open class crafts judging and open class exhibits from noon to 6 p.m. Also included for the day will he a chicken barbecue, arts and crafts show, ballgames and the Puff the Dragon pedal pull, firemen s bingo and the Prince and Princess contest at 7 15 p.m Enter­ tainment features the Nashville Strings and the Com Cob Cloggcrs. A pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Community Room on Mam Street will kick off Saturday activities Ballgames resume at X a.m and the SPY’s threc-on-three basketball tourna­ ment starts at 9 Craft and commercial booths open at 10 a m The GAR Hall is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. except during the parade, which starts al ntxin. After the parade. Circus Clown Alley 155 will take place Horseshoes and the antique tractor pull will be held after the parade, along with the firemen’s bingo Also on Saturday aflemixin will be 4-H Cake Walk, a frog jumping contest and Ming the Magnificent Magician A memorial and dedication ceremony in the park will honor Marilyn VanBu­ ren at 3:30 p.m The Lions Ox Roast will start at 5 p.m followed by the va­ riety show at 7:30 and fireworks al 10 p m On Sunday. a community church service will be held at 11 a m in the tent at the park Ox Roast slated for Clarksville The 22nd annual Clarksville Ox Roast will take place Saturday. Aug 9 The fireman’s pancake breakfast will run from 7 to 10 a m The weigh-in tor the antique tractor pull also will be at 7 in the morning For information on the pull, people can call 693-2737 or 374­ 3254. The threc-on-three baskclb?’’ touma ment starts at X a m Applications can be picked up at Justice Junction or Frank Reser’s house The cost to play is $10 per player The Clarksville recre­ ational softball game will he held al the school softball diamond and will sun al X a m as well From 9 to || am craft booths will be set up Call 693-3047 or 693-2737 for more details Parade lineup is al 10 15 a m at Big L Corporation For more information, call June McCaul at 693-2737 The pa­ rade starts al I I a m The grand mar shals will be Ruhard and Eleanor Heaven Horseshoes will be played at the small field al the ball park at noon Signup is at Justice Junction and costs $5 The puff and pedal tractor pull for kids ages l to lo will start al I 30 p rn Registration lor the event sill be at I p rn and names and age groups ol com petitivs will he announced over the pub­ lic address system Ox roast sandwiches will be served at 5 30 p m At 6 30 p in . a tree country gospel concert will be held at the Clarksville ballheld Susie l.uchsinger. Reba Me In tyre's sister, will be performing Open mg tor l.uchsinger will be Christian singer Barbara Follis l or the six month period ending June 30. the company reported net income ol $5>7 X4I. or $1 4 * per share, on net sales of SIX 4 million, compared to a net" loss ol Si |(i.K40. or 2X cents a share, lor the same period last year Sales lor the six months de­ clined I' percent, reflecting the filler opera­ tions sale Hastings Manufacturing is a leading pro­ ducer and marketer of piston nngs and spe­ cially tools under the Hastings brand and of additives lor automotive engines, transmis­ sions. cooling systems and fuel systems un­ der the Casite brand Hickory Corners reunion is Aug. 16 Hickory Corners will have a "Coming Home reunion with a pig roast al I pm Saturday. Aug 16. to celebrate getting together with old friends and neighbors There will be an old-timers' baseball game at 3pm. featuring the over 40 against the under 40 There also will be children's games a three-legged race, a duck pond, etc People attending are asked to bring their own beverage, a dish lo pass, lawn chairs, old pictures and memories. , Motorcycle fest slated for Aug. 9 The Michigan Motorcycle Festival will be held Saturday. Aug. 9. at the Barry Expo Center, on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings Proceeds from the event will go to Love Inc of Barry County Included in the day's events will be a professional Harley-Davidson sled pull with a cash purse, bike show displays, amateur rodeo, vendors and more. Jerry Greenfield of Hastings, who is organiz­ ing and coordinating events, said the lop 20 haulers from all over the United Slates will be in the sled pull The bike show classes will include street, custom, antique, three-wheel. Eu­ ropean. outlaw, scooter, rat and Indian. There also will be a cash purse for the rodeo events Admission is $10 al the gale and $5 for a pil pass. Youngsters ages 15 and under may get in free There will be free rustic camping. For more information, call 795-7985 or 948-2664 Founders Weekend planned in Delton The annual Delton Founders Weekend celebration is set for Friday and Satur­ day. Aug 8 and 9. Most of the activities will take place at the Delton Middle School parking lot on Delton Road. but a pancake breakfast Saturday morning will be at the Barry Township Fire Station, the horseshoe tournament will be behind the station, a gospel music concert will be al Faith United Methodist Church and a Las Ve­ gas Night will be al the VFW post. The festivities also will include arts and crafts both days, a bingo tent, a fashion modeling program, the talent show on Friday night, karaoke, horse­ shoe tournament, a parade, children's rides. pony rides, a threc-on-three bas­ ketball tournament, an antique tractor display , dunk tank, musical entertain­ ment with Mary and Sami Taylor and Terry Pcnncpackcr and the Gull Creek Cloggcrs. Bernard Museum tours, the Thomapplc Dulcimer Society, singer Brad Vincent and a gospel music concert Saturday night Reigning over the weekend’s activities will be 1997 Miss Delton Katie Riffcy and the parade grand marshals will be Donna and Chuck Monica. McKeown Bridge now historic site The Michigan Historical Commission has informed the Barry County Historical Society that the McKeown Road iron truss bridge last month was placed on the Slate Register of Histone Sites. The action deems the old bridge as be­ ing worthy ol preservation, which the Historical Society and the Barry County Road Commission have been attempt­ ing to do in recent years The iron and steel truss bndge in Hastings 1 ownship was built in 1903 at a cost ol $2,665 A new bridge has been built across the Thomapplc River to handle Ms Ke­ own Road traffic Meanwhile, the old bndge. 121 led long. 16 feet and three inches wide, and 13 feet high, is being cleaned and painted and a new deck will be put into place The histone site will be used as a walking-fishing bridge starting next month and a historical marker will be placed there The work has been funded by a $48,233 grant from the Michigan De­ partment ol Transportation and a $12,000 match raised by the Historical Society Other sources of funding have included the County Board of Commis­ sioners Barry County Park Board, the Road Commission and the Potawatomi Resource and Conservation Develop­ ment Council Nashville’s acting police chief resigns by Cindy J. Smith Staff Writer Alter just IX months on the job Nashville Acting Police Chief Jim Falk has resigned clleclive Aug 17 to take a position in Charlotte Falk succeeded Doug Bagwell, who was appointed chief alter the sudden death ol Gene Koctje just two years ago When Falk was hired in January 1996. he had told council members that Nashville would be "home, and according to his letter of resignation, he still feels that way He will remain in the community but has ac­ cepted a position with the Charlotte Police Department, purely a choice of economics There is no one reason for me leaving Nashville for Charlotte, except that I need lo look out for my family’s future." he wrote ’’Charlotte has offered me a position that will offer more pay and better retirement He also praised the Village Council tor their work to improve the department and thanked them for the opportunity to serve as police chief in Nashville "First off. I would like to thank everyone for believing in me." he wrote "I know that 1 owe my career to the Village ol Nashville and that is something that I will hold very dear and close to my heart lor ihe rest of my life." He also said during an interviewing following the resignation that he will miss working with the citizens in Nashville "I had a very rewarding experience here, he said. "I really appreciate the support that I have received from the council and from citizens here in Nashville Falk had made what one council member described as "very positive" changes to the department while on duty. He was significant in obtaining a new patrol car. new computer system and new radar while on board and had been a gixxl "transitional officer. "He was a real stabilizing force." said Councilman Chris Pash. "He helped lo heal a lol of wounds «nd mistrust in Ihe community. He also helped to bring the department into the 20th century Pash also said that it would be hard to find another officer to fill Falk’s shoes “We will really miss him." said Pash " He was a quality officer and will be extremely hard to replace ” After receiving Falk's resignation dated July 31. council members held a special meeting Tuesday (Aug. 5) to discuss the sit­ uation. Village President Gary While told his audience that the Police Committee had already met and had made a recommendation facts — a lol ot expcnenccd people won’t apply and others will want to know right away how much of a salary they can expect" Frank Dunham agreed "I would like lo see someone who will remain If we don’t pay a decent wage, we have a bigger chance of los­ ing someone again ’ Former Councilman Stcv. Corwin, who also was in attendance, told council members that regardless ol where advertising was done, he tell that three months was too long He also felt that Yates should be given first consideration for the job. To be fair to applicants who arc already interested in the position, you really should shorten up that time period." he said. *1 would support Randy Yales 100 percent. I’d hate to sec you guys make the same mistake that I made two years ago." He asked, "Wasn’t Randy told that he would be considered if anything feel through’*" Jim Falk ...Nashville's Acting Chief of Police lo place full-time officer Mike Kollassa in lhe position as "interim acting chief" and to proceed with the application process, hoping lo have a new chief in place by three months He also mentioned that the only application remaining in lhe village office from the "Iasi go around" was lhal of Randy Yates What followed turned to a heated argument over just when and who to interview. "I’ve already talked to Terry Tobias who is a former police chief." said White. "He rec­ ommended that we advertise in all of the metropolitan newspapers to hit as wide an area as possible before selecting a new chief. The council came under fire the last time for not advertising well enough." Before selecting Falk for chief, the council had advertised locally, but had received only several applications. Some council members fell that qualified applicants from other areas wouldn't consider Nashville because of pure economics. The current budget allows for a salary of S27.1XX) per year, plus benefits and some overtime "That appears to be an indefinite time pe­ riod." said Councilman Carroll Wolff. "We may not have enough applications in even three months We might as well face the Busirress-1 ndustry-Education luncheon planned for Aug. 25 The 15th annual Business-lndustry-Education (B-I-E) mecting/lunchcon. co-sponsored by the Hastings Area School system and lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, has been set for noon Monday. Aug. 25. in the Hastings High School cafeteria. All residents of the community are wel­ come to attend Admission is $6 per person Tickets can be purchased at the dooi or in advance at J-Ad Graphics. WBCH Radio, the Chamber of Commerce offices. Hastings High School and Hastings School District administrative offices, located at lhe middle school. The annual meeting has served as the offi­ cial school-community kickoff of the new academic year for the past 14 years II "pre­ sents lhe opportunity for the community's residents and school staff members to focus on how to work together for the benefit of the community's young people." according lo event organizers. The luncheon will feature a presentation by Hastings native and national leadership consultant Victor Walton Walton is an in­ dependent freelance trainer, speaker, facilita­ tor. and consultant to organizations thorughout the U.S. and Canada. He has 20 years of experience as a facilitator of more than 1.000 learning events in the areas of human rela­ tions. leadership, personal development and organization development. He has a bachelor of science degree in edu­ cation and a master's degree in psychology of individual and group change. CONTAMINATION, cont. from p-l around the Gun 1-akc Manna, which is lo­ cated on the channel cast of Patterson Road, and 3) Payne Lake Creek south of Payne Lake and north of where (he creek flows into Gun Lake. The areas were tested for how much E. coli was present per 100 milliliters of water To be acceptable for "full body immersion" (swimming), there should be no more than 130 E. coli bacteria per 100 milliliters of water over a 30-day period, w here the waler is tested live separate times and three sam­ ples per test are taken A higher 'one-time standard of 300 E. coli bacteria per l(K> milliliters of water is considered acceptable when one test using the geometric mean of three samples is taken Testing on July 1.9. 16 and 24 al the Pat­ terson Road sue resulted in E. coli levels of 413. 943. 393 and 1.29.3 per 100 milliliters of water. DeBoer said Testing al the same time at the manna resulted in E. coli levels of 224. 844. 256 and 76 per HX) milliliters of water Testing in Payne Lake Creek indi­ cated levels of 110. 104. 39. and 38. DeBoer said All the figures represent the geometric mean of three samples DeBoer is waiting for a fifth set of sam­ ples taken July 31 When all the results arc in. a determination will be made about whether to post warning signs along the channel According lo Schnackcnbcrg, the contamination appears to be occurring up­ stream in Allegan County Allegan health officials have agreed to conduct testing on their side of the county line. Lumbert said, and will also try to find out what is causing the contamination. "My guess is were going to find the source of the bacteria is animal." Lumbert said The area in w hich the drain is located is a "pretty rugged, wild area." he said. Deer, raccoon and other wildlife congregate in the area, he said Health officials said there is no manufac­ turing concern that could be causing the con­ tamination Lumbert said only one house is located near the areas being tested. There arc farm animals being kept farther upstream, according to Barry County Drain Commis­ sion Robert Shafter But Lumbert said wild animals are the more likely cause The E coli bacteria are found in warm­ blooded animals' feces. Schnackcnbcrg said Any animal has this bacteria — you and I. PART-TIME CASHIER WANTED immediate opening for person who desires to provide friendly top qual­ ity work. Part-time with flexible hours. Please apply in person at: BARRY COUNTY LUMBER 225 N Industrial Park Drive Hastings. Ml 49058 White had no comment on Yates but agreed that the process should be expedited quickly. "Just to be fair to everyone." he said. "I wasn't here the last go around, but I think that we should advertise, but not draw the process out." Would Yates or any other experienced offi­ cers be interested in the position at the pre­ sent rate of pay given the responsibility of chief? "This won't be the first chief that we've lost to another community." said Dunfytfb. "Lets be realistic in our offer. "We can put $28,000 in our ad and sec what we get." said White. "That not much at all for all of the re­ sponsibility." replied Dunham But White still disagreed. He said that money alone would not be the deciding fjttor in anyone’s mind when seeking suc£a position. He fell that Nashville's offer of a salary was realistic and could attract someone who wanted to retire in lhe community. "Finances arc not always the motivating factor in a move." he said. What would be an attractive salary, and could Nashville officials offer enough money to attract the right candidates’’ Several residents in the audience spoke in favor re-evaluating the salary. "I'm a firm believer that you pay fbr knowledge." said Harry Rollins. "Instead of a starting at the top of your budget extend the * budget and allow yourself some room to ne­ gotiate with applicants. That seems to make common sense." That prompted the council to decide on a range of salary in advertising for a new chief. But what about lime frame? Would it be realistic to believe that a new chief could be in place by Oct. I? "I think that three months of advertising is practical." said Dunham. "We’re hiring a manager and a chief. You want to make sure that the pool is deep enough to gel the best candidate." "Obviously, you guys don't know what it’s like to be a police officer." remarked Corwin from the audience. "Competition in the police world is fierce. Applications will be coming in right away and you will have more than you want. Just days after Gqjie passed away we had several calls." * Several more minutes of discussion took place before a motion was made to advertqc for a new chief. Applications must be poiam arkcd by Oct. I. White cast the only dissenting vote. The rest of you guys just cowered down? remarked Corwin. "I guess people don’t count in this town." dogs, cats — we’re all sloughing off this bacteria all the time." "It's not unusual to sec the presence (of E. coli) in an open drain." he said. "We see this all the time. The problem is when you get larger concentrations where humans come in contact with it." . Those exposed lo unacceptable levels of lhe bacteria experience gastrointestinal up­ sets, he said, such as upset stomach and diar­ rhea. Exposure is "not typically life-thrcalcning." he said. Those exposed can be treated for specific symptoms, he said, but their bodies naturally get nd of the excess bacteria within a few days The Cuddy Drain expcnenccd a lol of stress after a heavy rainstorm in June Eleven inches of ram in six hours over whelmed the dram culvert underneath Pallet son Road. Water flooded Patterson and cut a large hole in the terrain on the cast side of the road. Shaffer said that hole has now been filled in. but sediment will have to be removed from the drain and a 16-foot wide by 30Gfoot long sediment trap that was just cleaned this past spnng will have lo be cleaned again. The road culvert will have to be ex­ amined by engineers to determine if it is structurally sound, as well. Shaffer said, and lo find out if the pipe is large enough "to take the amount of water that comes through in an average storm " The Intcrcounty Dram Board made up of Shaffer, the Allegan County Dram Commis­ sioner. and a representative of the Michigan Department of Agriculture decided last week to split the cost of the Cuddy dram repairs, which Shaffer estimates will be $15,000 tor the cleaning the trap and filling m the hole, etc and $2.(XX) for the engineers' study Residents in lhe Cuddy Dram special as­ sessment district arc usually assessed for work done on the dram, but Barry County Commissioners came through with a $5,000 grant lo help pay for repairs, which will bring the Barry residents’ share of the cost down to some $3.5(X) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7. 1997 — Page 3 Organic farming hampered by lack of support, respect by David T. Young Editor Organic fanning is profitable and healthier than conventional ways to raise food, but it doesn't enjoy respect or support from the government and business Mcml! and John Clark, two organic farm­ ers from Cassopolis, told a First Friday au­ dience last week that they've proven their methods can be profitable and more healthy for the consumer, but it’s a big struggle for them and those like them in the marketplace because the rules favor their competition. "The current deck is pretty well slacked against us." said John Clark, who is also a biochemist For example, he noted that the Organic Food Production Act was passed seven years ago. but its provisions haven't been imple­ mented against those who make false claims of being truly organic. "This lets counterfeiters have an open door." he said "You're making a claim to the consumers by saying you're organic There's no such thing as almost organic Either you are or you aren't." Clark said he has been disappointed in the Clinton Administration's policies and ac­ tions. "We have a Democratic administration, but you wouldn't know the difference be­ tween it and a Republican administration," he said. He charged that Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman is an improvement over his prede­ cessor. but "he won't read the law. so he leaves it up to a bunch of bureaucrats (in the U.S. Department of Agriculture)." On the political front, he later told his au­ dience. "I've never declared myself a Democrat, but I know I'm not a Republican." The Clarks practice organic farming on ISO acres in Jefferson Towi(»iiip. Cass County , not far from South Bend. Ind They use no chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers in raising crops and they use no antibiotics or chemicals in what they feed their livestock. They let natural predators kill insects that threaten their crops Merrill Clark said though many con­ sumers have indicated support, organic farm­ ing is hampered by business practices that favor conventional farming "The problem is that stores want to gel it (food) out as fast as they can and they want a distnbution system in place." She added that too many stores tend to mark up organic food as specialty items, which causes them to be more expensive and not as marketable. Another problem. John said, is that or­ ganic farmers have trouble getting insurance. "We are insurance poor.” he said, though al one time he did business with Hastings Mutual Insurance. The Clarks also had insurance through Farm Bureau, but that company dropped them, and they in turn dropped (heir mem­ bership. He said insurance companies worry about the solvency of organic farming, but "the only thing that's ever slopped us is a drought." He added that lhe same dry spell wiped out his neighbors while he was able to salvage sometning. "The difference between organic and con­ ventional farming is that organic is not about assessing risks, it's about avoiding risks. (We believe that) if there is a risk, don't use it. There's always an alternative." John said his family started organic farm­ ing in Cass County almost 20 years ago with virtually nothing but debt. High school teacher named asst, principal Hastings High School teacher Michael Schneiderhan has been selected as (he new assistant principal at Hastings High School. Schneiderhan replaces Ellen Zack, who look a position as assistant principal al Thomapplc Kellogg High School in Mid­ dleville Schneiderhan has been a teacher at Hast­ ings High School since 1995. teaching manufacturing technology, computer assisted drafting, woodworking and home repair and maintenance Besides his leaching responsibilities, Schneiderhan has been the chairman of the Career-Technical Education Department, the School lo Work Coordinator for the Hast­ ings Area School System, and was a mem­ ber of an accreditation team for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Pnor to teaching in Hastings. Schneider­ han was employed by Maple Valley Schools in Nashville. Since coming to Hastings. Schneiderhan has been a presenter about the School to Work program at both stale and national conventions. Hastings schools to start Aug. 26 Hastings Area Schools classes will start at 8.15 a m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. for the 1997­ 98 academic year. Elementary registrations for students who were not enrolled when school closed in June will be conducted from 9 a m. to noon and I to 3 p m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Aug. 19 and 20. at the school they arc scheduled to attend Registration for new high school students will be from 9 a.m. to noon and I lo 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Aug. 18-21, al the high school office. Registration for new middle school students will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p m Monday through Friday. Aug. 18­ 22. Incoming freshmen and new high school students are invited to meet at 1:30 p m Wednesday. Aug. 20. in the high school lec­ ture hall for an orientation session. New students should bring their immu­ nization records, as required by law. All high school and middle school stu­ dents arc to report lo their home rooms al 8:15 a m Aug 26 Under the continued pol­ icy of closed campus, students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch (SI.50 for all students) or carry a sack lunch beginning with that day The hours for each of the schools for the academic year will be as follows • Pleasantview Elementary — Grades 1-5. 7 30 a m lo 2:10 p.m Monday through Friday Kindergarten. Monday-Thursday. 7.30 a m to 2 10 p.m . Fnday morning ses­ sion. 7 30 to 10:27; Friday afternoon ses­ sion. Illi a m to 2:10 • Central. Northeastern and Star Elementanes — Grades 1-5. 8 15 a m to 2:55 p m Monday through Friday Kindergarten Fnday morning session. 8 15 to Il li. Friday afternoon session. 11.57 a m to 2:55 • Southeastern Elementary — Grades 1-5. 8 15 am to 2 55 pm Monday ..trough Friday Kindergarten morning classes. 8 15 to II 12 a m Afternoon sessions. 11 58 a.m to 2 55 p.m • Middle school — Grades 6-8. from 8 15 a m to 2 5(i p m • High school — Grades 9-12. from 8 15 am to 2 55 p m Schneiderhan earned his bachelor of sci­ ence degree from Northern Michigan Univer­ sity with a major in industrial education. He also has a master's degree in career-technical education and educational leadership from Western Michigan University. seven years ago is being ignored "We're being denied the marketplace be cause federal law won't authenticate it (organic farming i." he said "They’re drag­ ging their feet I may be tixi old to farm by the time they pass this thing." Merrill said. "We want them lo keep lhe rules tight and strict and not water them down " The Clarks urged audience members to check out the Organic Harvest Festival that will be held Sept 19 and 20 al the Ingham County fairgrounds in Mason, where there will be workshops and speakers, ups on how to do organic farming and how to reach lawmakers There will even be an all-organic meal Before the Clarks spoke. Dr Vera Morkovm-King. a Burry County resident, said she and her husband continue to practice organic farming and Leo has been certified They raise strawberries, green vegetables and com. "The principles of organic farming are gaming a great deal of interest in this coun­ try." she said. Carl Mcllvain. president of the Michigan Farmers Union, said, 'They (organic farm­ ers) arc proving it can be done, and it can be done profitably. He added that he believes farmers arc using far too many chemicals, which might be finding a way into the waler system. "More and more people are learning about the hazards of modern farm products." Dr Morkovin King said. She said she believes Kent and Montcalm counties have a high rate of cancer and heart disease rales as a result She also mentioned the film. The Greening of Cuba." in which that country couldn't afford chemicals and went to organic fanning. As a result, they had better quality produce and healthier people Morkovin King and her husband belong to the Eastown Food Co-op in Grand Rapids, where (he prices of organic food arc about lhe same as food produced by traditional means Merrill and John Clark, who have a 180-acre organic farm operation near Cassopolis, talk to First Fnday attendees about their business. "We managed to service that debt." he said. "We couldn't have if we would have spent money on chemicals. With no insurance payments. "We're en­ joying a cash flow we've never had before." he said. Merrill said the Clarks' farm is not far from South Bend. Ind . and they have a direc­ tory of farms, restaurants and stores that sell organic food. She added that there arc eight organic farming chapters in the state. The Clarks belong to the Southwest Michigan chapter She said there arc about 200 organic farm­ ing operations in Michigan that grow things like asparagus, soybeans, mushrooms and traditional vegetables. John said that though they use no pesti­ cides in their operation, there arc pesticide residues on almost everything because of their widespread use in spraying. However, the amount of pesticides in organic kxxl is a small fraction of what it is found m that produced by conventional fanning. Therefore, he supports proposed legisla­ tion that would declare organic fanning oper- alions "sensitive" areas and would prohibit spraying within a certain distance of their boundaries The Clarks said that many of their cus­ tomers are victims of environmental ill­ nesses. people who. for example, arc sensi­ tive to synthetic substances John said that the family's operation did at one time use fertilizer, but it has scrapped that as part of the production process "Manure is a by-product that we don't need." he said. "We ll sell it. But the only manure we have is from our breeding stock " He said the manure produced naturally on the farm is composted and sold. "Some organic farmers go to chemical farms to buy manure for fertilizer." John said. "I think they're committing fraud." He said rules should he in place to protect the organic farmer, but the legislation from NOTICE - HOPE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING AUGUST 14, IM7 - 7:00 HOM TOWNSHIP HALL ON CITY OF HASTINGS CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Heanng in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Tuesday, September 2. 1997 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on proposed amendment to Section 3 93 "Signs in the Industnal Distncts" of the City of Hastings Zoning Ordinances Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Heanng in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Tuesday. September 2. 1997 at 7 30 p m to hear comments on proposed amendment to Section 3 43 Fences. Walls and Screens (3) Location Requirements (a) Front Yard (2) Corner Lot ol the City of Hastings Zoning Ordinances Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said heanng will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office ol the City Clerk. 102 S Broadway. Hastings, Michigan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call re^y services 1 -800-649-3777 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk ol the City ot Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777 Evenl Manshum City Clerk Evenl Manshum City Clerk YMCA P.M. NIA> SHULTZ »OA0 For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hold Hearings for the following Special Exception use Requests Donald Jenkins and Denise Cook request for a dog kennel to be operated at 7100 Gurd Road. Section 24 of Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan This request per Section 17 2 D o’ the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance David Hanrith request to operate a commercial gravel quarry •or a penod of 5 to 10 years at 6102 Gurd Road Section 13 of Hope Township Barry County. Michigan This request per Section 17 2 G of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance The applications, legal descriptions and maps may be viewed during regular business hours on Wednesdays 9am to 12 noon and 1 p m to 3 p m al the Hope Township Hail located at 5463 S Wall Lake Road on M-43 Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired ano audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below A meeting of the Planning Commission will be held immedi ateiy following the hearings to decide on the above requests and any other business that may legally come before this Board Sylvia W Forster Hope Township Clerk 5463 S. Wall lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49054 MI-2414 School Age CHILD CARE A Good Place to Grow Y-Quality Child Care from the People You Trust... Y Trained, Professional Staff Y Y Program Designed for School Age Children Y Flexible Enrollment Plans Y Character Counts Curriculum: Y Good Friends -- Good Fun! Low Child to Teacher Ratios Honesty, Responsibility. Caring. Respect LIMITED OPENINGS... CALL 945-4574 LI �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7. 1997 FINANCIAL FOCUS GIRL. Kclsev Kaitlyn, bom Max 12. IWQ7 at Bkxlgen Hospital. 8 lb\ 5 ozs . 21 inches long to Gregg and Ik'nisc Miller ot Freeport Welcoming her home was big sister Amber furnished by. . Mark D. Christensen of Edward done* and Co. GIRL. Ashles Sue born at 9 24 p m on Mas 5. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Kelles and Bill Cranmore of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs 6’A ozs and 22 inches long GIRL. Brianna Kay bom at 5 54 p m on July 22. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to James and Am\ Bost of Clarksville Weighing 9 lbs 11 ozs and 22 inches long BOY, Chase Micheal born at 5:00 a m on Ju ly 22. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Michele and Dominick Ritchie of Hastings Weighing 5 lbs. 8 ozs and 19’* inches long GIRL. Emily Lauren born at 11 07 a m on July 23. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to William and Shan Barker of Lake Odessa Weighing 7 lbs I2,>'j ozs and 21 inches long BOY, Cameron Paul bom al 5:04 p.m. on Ju­ ly 25 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Douglas and Joanna Haddix of Hastings Weighing 9 lbs 10 ozs and 22 inches long BOY. Scott Daniel bom at 11 58 a.m on July 26. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Dan and Gail Stewart of Middles tile Weighing 8 lbs 15 Vi ozs and 20h inches long BOY. Travis Paul bom at 8 56 a m on July 26. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to April and Jason Yoder of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs 15 ozs and 22 inches long BOY. Lane Thomas bom at 10 56 p.m on July 27. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Rebecca and Joseph Oicheske of Hastings Weighing 6 lbs 15 ozs and 204 inches long BOY. Timothy Joe bom at 10:15 a m. on July 27. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Beverly and Tyler Guernsey of Hastings Weighing 6 lbs 144 ozs and 20 inches long GIRL. Rebecca Jean bom at 4:32 a m on Ju­ ly 20. 1997 al Pennock Hospital to Thomas and Kathleen Maurer of Hastings W eighing 6 lbs I3K ozs. and 204 inches long GIRL. Rachel Cheyne bom in Phoenix. AZ on July 19. 1'997 at 12:25 a m to Rod and Michelle Wood of Casa Grade. AZ. Weighing 8 lbs. I oz and 20 inches long. Rod is formerly of Hastings Her grand­ parents are Barbara Wood and the late Ruben Wood of Casa Grande. AZ. formerly of Hastings IMMUNIZE YOUR little MICHIGANDER UH fMf pknKW* « le<4l IwaM acW'W" We seek input on the public’s opinion on local, area and national issues. Share your thoughts on various topics with your neighbors. 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Congress has discussed several propos­ als to enhance IRA deductibility. However, it’s hard to predict what Congress will do or when they may do it For many, any improve­ ments in IRAs may be too little, too late. However, there is an alternative to IRAs that can be especially attractive to people without retirement plans al work Il’s a vari­ able annuity contract, and it’s ottered by most major insurance companies. Variable annuities offer tax deferral on all earnings as long as they are reinvested w ithin the annuity, and they can provide income that can’t be outlived Unlike IRAs. there’s no limit on annual deposits to a variable annuity, but those deposits are not tax-deductible In addition, there’s a 10 percent IRS penalty on annuity withdrawals before age 59-1 2 — just like with an IRA Deterring taxes on earnings until retire­ ment can make a significant difference in how your account grows For example. $25,000 invested tax-deferred, earning an 8 percent anrual return, grows to $251,568 in 30 years Tfat same investment, fully taxable each year al a 36 percent lax rale, would grow to only $111.815 over the same period Even it the entire amount were withdrawn from the annuity after the 30 years and taxes were then paid at 36 percent, the account value would be $ 1711.004 - $58,000 more than the fully taxable account If you’re interested in variable annuities, investigate several different plans Variable annuity contracts differ according to the issu­ ing insurance companv Understand your con­ tract and its provisions before you invest For the right investors, variable annuities can provide- that extra boost to help you get ahead in the retirement saving race - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. AT&T 38 Ameritech 66,3/.« Anheuser-Busch 447.6 Chrysler 36’1’6 CMS Energy 367’8 Coca Cola 68’As 19V. 0 & N Financial 947.. Dow Chemical Exxon 63 Vr 23V’. Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp 397. Ford 40'Vis 63V’. General Motors 27V. Hastings Mfg IBM 106’l.e 58’/.. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 61 Vr Krnar, 11V. 97V. Kellogg Company 52V. McDonald's 64V’. Sears 107. Simpson Industries Southeast Mich. Gas 17V. 87. Spartan Motors 53 TCF Financial Upjohn 377. Gold 320.65 Silver 4.35 Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 8187.54 Volume 528.000,000 + 1V’8 — 17’6 + 17’6 —H. —V. — 1V. + V. + 27. + 7. —7 + Vs — V. + 37. + V. + 3'Vw -17’. + 7»« + Vis + 6V< — 17w +1’7’. + 7. -V. — 7’8 + 7’8 —7’8 letter from Elaine Watkins, the crossing guard who got little respect Mayle she just hasn’t earned any respect yet I. too, am a crossing guard in Hastings, and the day-to-day love and respect 1 get from the children, their parents and the folks driv­ ing by is worth as much as my monthly paycheck I know all "my kids" by name and most of the parents Every morning I tell them lo have a nice day or have fun if they have something special planned And the children always have a kind word in return, even the middle school and high school students And if someone is getting a ride or not go­ ing to school, the parent drives by lo Icl me know, because they know I will wail and worry. say As for lhe $100 bonus, since this was lhe first year ii was available, there was some confusion as to where the money was comb­ ing from, and we knew that. I also understood the bonus was for a fud year’s work with fewer than five days oft Elaine was a sub until the middle of the school year, so someone had to pull some strings for her to receive the bonus, which I worked 180 days to get. Then for her to write such an awful and disrespectful letter. I am a fellow employee, but I do not agree with anything Elaine wrote. Maybe it’s time lor her to realize that she has lo give respect to get respect. Diane Martisius Hastings Cemetery Board’s actions continue To the editor: I wrote a letter last month explaining thai certain Riverside Cemetery Board members are violating the by-laws of this company This is a letter to explain why J believe they choose to do so. A certain lot owner, who also owns a major company in lhe Hastings area, wishes to pur­ chase more lots around what he already owns. In doing this, the cemetery would lose money in lot ’’openings." as the board has explained to him. He has approached the board with the idea to set up a fund for the cemetery The in­ terest from this fund would go to operating the cemetery The board president has been meeting with this businessman to accomplish this funding. The board president, who was voted in at the so called "open meeting" last March, also wants property the cemetery owns About a year or so ago. he asked the board to sell him property between the west side of "Pauper Hill" and the old city dump that overlooks the swell hole, but the board turned him down. This newly elected president is also on the Elks board as a trustee When the sexton is not performing his duties, where does he sit all day? This president also services the businessman's vending machines at his factories 1 believe these gentlemen are conspiring to get their hands on property at the cemetery k expense and they keep the sexton on to get k vote in their favor. I have not heard from any board member* about correcting these problems. Therefore. 1 will ask state authorities to look into this matter. Anyone may contact me at 945-5124 for further information. Pat Simmet. Trustee Grounds and Maintenance Riverside Cemetery -.30 + .01 + 13.01 Know Your legislators: Kevin Dale Blecker. Wayland and Came Catherine Cowels. Wayland Ty Ryan Boulter. Hastings and Rohm Joy Acker. Hastings Barrie Signs. H istings and Brenda Richards. Hastings. Tony Wayne Erskine. Hastings and Joyce Ann Andrews. Hastings. Ricky Lee Sturdavant. Clarskvillc and Michelle Sue Williams. Middleville. Charles Richard Bradfield. Hastings and Darlene Jeanette Pelham. Hastings Andrew Gordon Keith Dragt. Middleville and Gina Renac Yoder. Freeport Karl LeRoy Kaiser. Hastings and Lynettc Kay Pennington. Hastings Enc Scon Rader. Middleville and Julie Ann Wilson. Middles-'lie. Thomas Richard Martin. Hastings and Staci Lynn Lowe. Hastings CORRECTION: In a photo of storm damage, the Yan­ kee Springs Bible Church was inadver­ tently identified as a home in the June 26 issue. U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham. Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick „ Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress '• Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser. _ district representative. 42 W 10th St. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. " Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion ot Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 ;• Nick Smith. Republican. 7th Distnct (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most ot Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate 1 -202-224-3121. J Michigan Legislature ■• Gov. John Engler. Repubican. P.O Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan Stale Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. . State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. . Send Your Letters to: The Hastings Banner PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 Opinion: HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Harry ('.aunty Since 1856 Published by Hasting* Banner, A D'v’s on ol J-Ad Graphics Inc *952 N Broadway -asimgs Ml 49058-0602 616 946 9554 John Jacob* Prr-s J.Til Joyce Ryan T--.is.r.>r Should we outlaw people riding in back of trucks? A tragic accident near Jacksun last week triggered one lawmaker » iuWoduce a bill lo make it illegal for people lo ride in the beck of pickup trucks. The Michigan ftem Bureau opposes the bill because farmers transport workers on the back of tracks. Wbat do you think? Inc. Frederic Jacob* President Stephen Jacoba Secretary * NEWSROOM • David T Young (Editor) Eiame Gilbert Assistant Editor• Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cmdy Srnitn Mary Warner James jens«-n Mandy Habei Kathryn Seelye • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ’ -*• * ■ J i -pied Monday through it > - • - • : 8 30 a rr> Soon Scott Ommen Cmdy O Neill J^T’y Johnson Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: cro per year m Barry County S2' per year m adjoining counties S29 Crj per year elsewhere POS’MASfE5' Send address changes to °O Bo- B -astr.gs M 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Pa>d at Hastings Mi 49058 Jim Humeston. Hastings: "Everything stand* on its own merits. We can! be taking people on public highways if they don't have seal belts in lhe back of their trucks." Ken Miles, Nashville: Greg Bailey, Nashville: "I think it should be "Not on the highway. There banned. There shouldn't be have been loo many people kids or anybody riding in the killed." back of a pickup truck. I lost my sister a few years ago due to that." Scott Smith. Hastings: Sharon Kkh, Hastings: "I don't agree that government should need to institute such a law. that impedes on one's right to injure himself. People should be able lo handle the responsibility involved with freedom." "The accident was caused by a suspended driver who failed io follow traffic laws. It's not a good idea for kids to ride in the bed of a pickup, but fanners can transport workers that way with safety in mind." i ~ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7. 1997 — Page 5 ‘One Cop Par Kid’ informs troubled youth about choices Classic car show... Sue Williams, of Hastings, was just one of many area car enthusiasts who attended the 17th annual Red Barns Spectacular on Saturday and Sunday at the Gilmore-Classic Car club of America Museum. More than 800 cars competed for trophies. Other activities included a swap meet and an arts and crafts show. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO THE MSIDCNTS OF BARKY COUNTY Notka it h«r»by given that the Barry County Zoning Board ol Appeal* will conduct a public hearing for the following CASE NO V-22-97 — Frank and Juanita Misak (applicants) LOCATION At 12682 Marsh Rd between Blue lagoon and Joy Road* in Sec. 6. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect a detached garage closer to the side than allowed in the RL-1 toning district. CASE NO V-24-97 - Joel and Cathy Snieiek. (applkonts) LOCATION On Keller Rood on the south side between Lindsey Rd. and Marsh Rood in Sec 17, Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to place a single wide mobile home on property in the AR zoning district New housing development wins prelim plat approval The Hastings Planning Commission Monday night gave preliminary plat ap­ proval to a hew housing development and gave its blessing to the second proposed bed and breakfast within (he city limits Preliminary plat approval was granted to Jim Wiswell. developer of Southcxstcm Vil­ lage subdivision surrounding Dibble and Montgomery streets lo the north of Hanover Village project on the south side of town. Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod said the project still needs preliminary plat approval from lhe City Council and final plat approval, which means it first will un­ dergo examination by state, county and city agencies such as the Barry-Eaton District Health Department and lhe Barry County Drain Commissioner s office Wiswell plans to have 35 lots in lhe de­ velopment A bed and breakfast proposed by Donna Mooney at 127 E Grand St., won Planning Commission approval Regardless, the mat­ ter probably will have to go before lhe Zon­ ing Board of Appeals The city ordinance re­ quires such a structure to have al least 2.000 square feet and Mooney have about I.X00. so she mav have to apply for a special use. CASE NO V 25 97 Robert Hickerson (opplkonl) LOCATION Al 102 Culbert Dr on the West side off of Barber Rood in Sec 28 Carlton Twp PURPOSE Requesting o vononce to odd a roof structure to o noncomforming use (•■•.. single wide mobile home) in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NO V-27-97 — Robert & Patricia Burns (applicants) LOCATION At 1210 E Bristol Rood on the South side between M 37 and Winans Or in Sec. 15. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect an at t ached goroge closer to the rood than allowed in the RL-1 zone Were hoping lor healing and restoration from relationships. Tinsman said Seventeen law enforcement departments were at the Mulberry Fore event Tuesday, including officers from Barry County. Kent County. Eaton County Calhoun County. Battle Creek. Kalama/<x> and Otsego City, stale, county and federal departments were included One participant came from the Drug Enforcement Agency, while another person came from the U.S Marshal s office The youth on probation, ages 14-17. came from Barry . Calhoun and Kent counties At lhe afternoon luncheon, a mother named Sally spoke to those in attendance about choices. Sally has one son. who was convicted of murder as a senior in high school, and another son who is now a deputy sheriff. "Don i we all wish we could start over, you can choose lo do better in lhe future.** Sally said. "Don't think what happened to my youngest son can’t happen to you." Her message obviously touched Rick, a former convict. "I listened to this lady's words about choices." Rick said. "(In prison there's) no privacy. no choices. Once you're there you're only a number, they don't care. This is life when you Heak the law and let me tell you it's no life at all." Community sponsors were used to help Delton Kellogg High School Public Notice New student and Re-Enrollment Appointments so - •»? .<«<•» m i " • I’rmaul L .in F^srlx < • ofkk-ntui \ TX * -n. jr JX i j>. * \ v S CASE NO V-31-97 Randy and Dollene Frost (applicant) LOCATION At 3445 W Shore Dr off to Hickory Rood in Section 30 <3 Johnstown Twp PURPOSE To odd on to o house that is closer to the water than allowed and to build a detached goroge larger than allowed in the RL1 zone L t ;. \ For years of easy rockin', make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. August 11-15 Students enrolling at Delton Kellogg High School for the first time or re-enrolling for 1997-98 school year should contact the high school office at 623-9228 to make an appointment to enroll and schedule their classes. - -- > Thank You... I '( £ run the first annual One Cop Par Kid which, according lo Tinsman, is not a fund­ raiser. Mulberry Fore not only supplied the * golf course, but also donated a golf membership for one lucky participant. . • CITY OF HASTINGS • Everil Manshum Hastings City Clerk CASE NO. V-29-97 — Doug Stowell (applicant) LOCATION At 579 Eogle Point Rd on the South side oH of Woodland Rd in Sec 4. Woodland Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to odd on to o detached tructure that is larger than allowed in the Rl-2 zone. Billy Treece watches his drive sail towards the fairway during Monday's golf outing in Nashville. U.S Marshal Bruce Nordin. Pastor Lester DeGroot ot the Nashville Baptist Church, Barry County Steve DeBoer, Denny and Nick shared shots at Monday s first annual golf event. Notice is hereby given that the hours the City Administrative offices will be open to the public will change starting August 11, 1997. The new hours will be 9:00 a.tn. to 5:30 p.m. This change is made to accommodate the greater number of individuals who come to the City Hall during the late afternoon hours. Public service is very important to us. CASE NO V 28 97 lakewood Builder* Inc (oppliconl) LOCATION At 14377 Stuck Rood on the East side between leinoar and Hickory Rood* in Sec 25. Barry Twp. PURPOSE Requesting o variance to odd on to a house that is too close to the rood in the AR zone CASE NO V-32 97 — Ken Kovacevich (applicant) LOCATION At 1625 Barber Rood on the west side between the Woodlawn and Coats Grove Roods in Section 4 of Hostings Twp PURPOSE To odd on to o house that is doser to the rood than allowed m the AR zone MEETING DATE August 19 1997 TIME 7 00 p.m PLACE Community Room m the Courts 8 Low Building at 220 West Court Street Hastings Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their view* upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned time and place Site inspection* of the above described proper ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap peal* member* the week ol the hearing Person* interested m accompanying the group should con tact the Planning Office The variance applications ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning CM fke 220 W State St Hostings Michigan during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (closed between 12 1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday Please call the Plonn ing Office at 948-4830 for further information The County of Borry will provide necessary aux iliary aids and services such os signers lor the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to in dividual* with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Borry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W State Street Hastings Ml 49058 616) 948 4891 Nancy I Boer*mo Barry County Clerk (8 7) If they win final approval, they will be lhe second bed and breakfast requested in the city The other, owned by Don and April Tubbs next door to City Hall on North Broadway, has been approved, but isn't up and running yet In other business Monday evening, the Planning Commission: • Considered a request from the Hastings Area School System to allow three signs at their complex at Central Elementary and the middle school. One sign already has been erected, but school officials would like two more to tell lhe public where lhe proper of­ fices arc located The commission asked Planner Tim Johnson to pre (tire an ordinance for consideration, after which a nublic hear­ ing may be held. • Set a public heanng for 7:30 p.m. Tues­ day. Sept 2. on a request for a special use permit for an adult business, a tattoo parlor, al 327 N Broadway . The city was not aware that the business already has been operating without the special use permit to meet guidelines of the city ordinance. • Approved site plan review for Dr. Paul Swectland to build a new dentist's office at 522 W Apple St. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. CASE NO V-26-27 — Norman Thorne, (oppliconl) LOCATION At 99 Sundogo Dr on the West side oH of Rivar Rd in Sac. 25 Hailing* Twp PURPOSE — Requesting a variance to place a single wide mobile homo on property m the RL-1 zoning district. CASE NO. V-30-97 - Robert Henney (applicant). LOCATION At 3375 N Broadway on the west side between Kaiser and Furrow Roods in Section ■ 30 of Carlton Twp PURPOSE: To request on exemption of the re quired boundary survey for nonconforming lots of record On a day that many were observing a "Night Out — a day to reflect on the current status ol vrinie in the United States — area business people, police officers and other public officials were doing their work with a round of golt l he first annual One Cop Par Kid Goll Classic was held Tuesday al the Mulberry Fore Goll Course in Nashville It was an event that brought young people on probation together with people ol authority The day was both fun and educational Die turnout was incredible", according lo Dennis Tinsman, a coordinator lor the event wtjo also serves as the director and founder of the Faith. Hope & Lose Ministries. Inc Tinsman hopes that the golf program will teach kids in trouble about respect lor authority. He says positive results can be seen in this type of one-on-one mentonng. Just a note to thank everyone for the cards and letters I received wishing me a happy birthday and to the people who just said happy birthday and especially my family who arranged all my surprises. Thank you. Very much appreciate it. — Bob Ward NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Solid Waste Planning Committee. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrators Office, 3rd floor. Courthouse and must be returned before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August I I, 1997. NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING City of Hastings County of Barry, Michigan £ $ X m j J On the formation of a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority And designation of the Brownfield Redevelopment Zone To all interested persons in the City of Hastings: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council ot the City of Hastings. County of Barry. Michigan, will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 25th day of August. 1997 at 7:30 p.m., prevailing Eastern Time in the City Hall Council Chambers, Hastings, Michigan, to consider the adoption of a resolution establishing a brownfield redevelopment authority for the City of Hastings and designating the boundaries of a brownfield redevelopment zone, pursuant to Act 381, Public Acts of Michigan. 1996 PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF THE BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT ZONE The boundaries of the proposed brownfield redevelopment zone authority shall encompass the entire City of Hastings. The brownfield redevelopment authority shall exercise its powers as follows: The City Council of the City of Hastings may not incorporate land into the zone not included in the description above, but it may eliminate described lands from the zone in the final determination of the boundaries without additional notice. At the public hearing, all citizens, taxpayers, officials from a taxing jurisdiction whose millage may be subject to capture under a brownfield plan in the proposed zone, and properly owners of the City of Hastings desiring to address the Hastings City Council shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in regard to the establishment of the brownfield redevelopment authority and the boundaries of the proposed brownfield redevelopment zone. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan (telephone number 616-945-2868) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 This notice is given by order of the Hastings City Council of the City of Hastings. Michigan Everil G. Manshum Hastings City Clerk �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7. 1997 ‘Sense of History’ is new Charlton Park event Visitors will be able lo touch. taste, hear, smell and sec Michigan Village Lite in the 1890s during the • Sense of History." a new event at Histone Charlton Park Saturday. Aug 16 The Barber Shop, the historic village's 17th building, will be dedicated at If) a m and opened to the public The village barber w ill cut hair at the old-fashioned price of two bits (25 cents» Storyteller Larrv B Massie will share his • Adventures In Michigan's Past" at 11 a m in the Village Church Massie has written 14 books about Michigan history Priscilla Massie will take visitors on a guid cd tour of Michigan's culinan heritage, as she spins Aebclskizer. a Danish dclicac). a recipe handed down through generations She will demonstrate kitchen utensils worn through decades of use. and sec how changes in lhe kitchen made it possible for women to leave home and join the work force Priscilla’s cookbook. ’ Walnut Pickles and Watermelon Cake, a Centun of Michigan Cooking. " was named as one of the top eight regional cookbooks in the nation A tvpical Victorian dinner will be prepared in tch 1848 Bristol Inn and a fancier dinner cooked in the 1852 Sixbcrry House Visitors can taste lhe foods invented o» made popular in the 1890s. such as red hots and ice cream cones, and en­ joy fresh fruits from the peddler Transportation 1890 style can be experienc­ ed by ndmg through the village in a surrey with lhe fringe on top. admiring the costumed high wheel bicylists. and watching an 1895 Corley sawmill saw logs into lumber Michael Bryce's 'Victorian Parlor Enter­ tainment" will transport visitors back to the time before television and video, when an in­ timate gathering at a friend's parlor included songs, stories, classic guitar, poetry, humor and news items Nineteenth century dance in­ struction will be given in the Town Hall from noon to 12:30 p m and again from 2 to 2:30 p.m. in preparation for the town dance on the Village Green The Dodsworth Saxhorn Band uses original, over the shoulder brass instruments and plays 19th century melodies that can be heard at two concerts and at the town dance The band's 17 musicians wear period dress and have performed for the President and Mrs Clinton at the White House, lhe Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, the Detroit CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 Nonh Broad way Randall Hanman. Pastor at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for’Area HASTINGS CHURCHES ■OK UNHID Methodist ( Hl R( H. M V South M M 79 Lurry Hublev. Pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hours Wed Thur* V ■ m to 12 noon Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun day tnnnung 9 .10 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a rn Morning Wor ship. 6:00 p m Evening Service Wednesday 6 45 pm Warrior* (grade* K 6<hl Youth Fellowship 6 4* pm lo H .X) pm (grade* 7th 12th> Thursday 7 00 pm Prayer Meeting HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hasting*. Pastor David Burgett. 948-111190 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service bpm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m II interested in a free Home Bible Study. please call for more detail* HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer Stale Rd and Boltwood St . Rev Daniel Graybill, Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail, Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a m Sunday School 10 45 am Morning Worship. 5 00 p rn Teen*. 6 00pm Evening Celebra­ tion tor Adults "Kids Alive" for age* 2 through fifth grade Wedne* day — 9 00 a m Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 00 a m Y««ulh Adult Bi­ ble Studs. 6 X) pm Kid's Quizz ing. 7 00 pm Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS I NIT ED METHODIST CHCRCH. H85 N Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl l.ikhficld Pt»ne 1674061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Wor ship Services Sunday 9 (Ml a m Re* Ken Vaught. II (Dam . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 45 a m for all age* 4 H Mondav* 6 30 to 8 00 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday 5 00 p m Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 am. freewill offering We welcome you lo ««ur church family with the warmth ol Christ'. Love. and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHCRCH (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m Bible Classes • for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship Thursday. 7 ,X)p m Prayer and Bi ble Study — Sharing Your Faith. 5 JO pm Youth meeting with Youth With a Message 945 9224. 6 .10 p m Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHCRCH. 805 5 Jefferw* Father Charles Fiuher. Pastor Saturday Ma** 4 U) p m . Sunday Masse* 8 00 a m and 11 a m . Confession* Saturday 4 00-4 Ml p m PEACE COMMUNITY CHVRCH OF GOD. (330 N Broadway. Hasting* Phone 945 .1195 W’orship. praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a m and 6 p m . Wednesday 7pm Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care, bam to 6 p m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coat* Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 pm Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High Q I I M B Y UNITED METHODIST CHVRCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday 4 pm. P O Bos 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHVRCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 62.1 2050 (Delton) after 6pm weekdays or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Mas* 10 00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHVRCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting* Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Musi.' Morning Worship 9 45 and 11 00 am. Sunday School 9 45 and II 00 a m for children and adults Family Hour 6 (M) p m Sun day evening Monday First Mon­ day of the Month Mom’s Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Aw-ana at 6 30 p m Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 p m Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road. Hasting*. Mich James A Camp bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 10 a m . classes for all age* Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery pro sided Sunday Evening Service. b 00 pm Wednesday activities 7 00pm are Rainbow* or J J Bi­ ble Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8 12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study No age limit* NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COM MI N ITY CHVRCH meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852 9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery children * ministry youth grmip adult small gnmp ministry leader ship training ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHIRCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission <4 St Rose Catholic Church Hasting* Sunday Mas* 9 10 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings . BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions - IIA S lefterson - *m*»-342q HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBERCLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 1100 a m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p tn Services for Adults. Teens and Children ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting al 502 E Bond Si (Hastings Church of God building). 9am Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used al all services For more informatKm call 948-9327 or Re* Da* id T Huslwick. v war al 948-2101 St Andrew’s is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Ametl. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10:45 a m Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 p m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 616)758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a m . Sunday Scliool 1100 a rn . Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6:00 p m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7 00 pm CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 10:00 a.m . Wor­ ship 11 00 a m . Evening Service al b 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 0G p m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices- Bible Classes 10 am.. Wor­ ship II am . Evening Services 6 p.m . Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos in lhe home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. Aug 3 Morn­ ing services at Tiden Park Picnic following Aug 14. IS. 16. V B S. Thursday and Fnday at 7-8:30 p m . Saturday al 10-II 30 a.m Picnic following A special exhibit "Working in an IK9(K Michigan Village" will explore lour occupa Dons prevalent in IRMO* Barn County the farmer, farm wife, teacher and storekeeper through artifacts and photos Chris Appleby's collection of toy magic lanterns w ill be on display beginning Monday. Aug 11 Magic lanterns used glass slides to project images on a screen A full size magic lantern show kicks off the celebration ol Thanksgiving Day parade, and the Great American Bras* Band Festival in Danville. KY and can be heard on Ken Burn* PBS senes "Baseball " Visitors senses will be stimulated a* they touch, taste and smell more than 30 item* found on the farm and in the General Store, and attempt to identify them Visitors can touch the past by playing a game of horseshoes, croquet or a parlor game I Harold R. Bearup Gerald C. Shultz TRAVERSE CITY - Gerald C. Shultz, age 77, of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, July 27, 1997 at Munson Medical Center. Mr. Shultz was born June 29, 1920 in Hast­ ings, the son of Clarence and Edith (Ryan) Shultz. He grew up in Hastings. He married Mary Ann Wright in Charlotte on February 28, 1941. ► Mr. Shultz served in the Merchant Marine during World War IL After the war, he owned a grocery business in Lake Odessa and Belding. He moved to Old Mission in 1960 and was a cherry fanner until retiring. He also worked as a real estate salesman after his move to Traverse City. He served on Old Mission Peninsula’s first zoning appeals' board for seven years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his children, Gary (Georgia) Shultz of Dearborn; David (Mary) Shultz of Traverse City and Sandra (Gordon) Whitehead of Birmingham; three granddaughters; two grandsons and one great grandson. Memorial contributions may be made to Old Mission Peninsula Fire Department or Old Mission American Legion Post #399. Arrangements are pending at the ReynoldsJonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse Gty. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Ke’’er. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah’s Ark Preschool Julie A Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent Saturday. Aug 9 — 11 00 a m Memorial Service for Vidx Blood Sunday. Aug 10 — 9 30 Sunday Morning Worship Ser vice The 9 30 service is broadcast over WBCH - AM and FM. nursery is prosided during lhe service GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 94 5 9414 Sunday Aug 10 - 8 00 and 10 00 Holy Communion. 2 00 Golf Outing Thursday. Aug 7 — 800 AA. Softball Tournament Fnday. Aug 8 — Wedding Rehearsal Softball Tournament Saturday. Aug 9 — Softball Tournament. 4 30 Wed­ ding. 8 00 NA Tuesday. Aug 12 — 7 00 Stephen Supp - Super* . 7 30 Overealers Anonymous Wednesday. Aug 13 - 10 00 Beginning Bible School. 7 00 Beginning Bible School HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHVRCH. comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Slapen. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616)945 9574 Bar net free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship *er vice over WBCH AM 1220 at 10 30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE (June I thru Aug 31) Worship 9 30 a m with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship. 10 30 a m Aug 4-8 — Vacation Bible School. 6 30 to 8 30 p m for pre-school thru 6th grade .Sunday. Aug 10 - Vacation Bible School Program during 9 30 a m worship service Saturday. Aug 16 — Margaret Storkan Memorial Ser * ice 2 00 p m Sunday. Aug 17 — Madngal Old Time Gospel Musk Concert and Dessert 4pm — (Kkets 55 each I ida E. Blood ' MIDDLEVILLE - Harold R Bearop. age 90. of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Bearop was born on September 4, 1906 in Petoskey, the son of Spurgeon and Elizabeth (Eckel) Bearop. He was raised in Petoskey and attended Petoskey schools. He was married to Lucille D. Knauf on September 24, 1966 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Bearop was employed at Gilland Truck­ ing and Transfer in Fremont, as a Truck Driver and Engineer at Channel 8 in Radio and Televi­ sion for eleven years. He served in the United States Army during World War 11. Mr. Bearop was a member of the Middleville VFW Post #7548 He enjoyed square dancing, garage sales and had a great love for flying, he was a licensed pilot Mr. Bearop was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Bearup; one son, Carroll Bearop and a brother, DeWitt Bearop. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Bearop of Middleville and Patricia Hughey of Whitehall; four sons, Harold (Kaihi) Bearop Jr. of Twin Lakes, Roger (Patricia) Bearop of Muskegon, G“ne Bearup of Tennessee and Joseph Bearop of Ohio; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 31, 1997 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Pastor Monte Bell officiated. Interment took place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Middleville VFW Post #7548 E. Keith Roush HASTINGS - E. Keith Roush, age 67, of Hast­ ings, passed away Monday, August 4, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Roush was born March 7,1930 in Hast­ ings, the son of Elmer and Dorotha (Rowley) Roush. He was raised in the Hastings area, particularly in Baltimore Township. He attended Hastings Center, Striker and Hastings schools. He married Ruth V. Hook on October 29, 1950 Mr. Roush was long time and well known Barry County Cemetery Caretaker and Sexton. His career spanned 39 years and included the following cemeteries: Striker, Rutland Town­ ship, Yankee Springs, Coman, Robbin, Banfield, Iden, Irving Township, Mt. Hope in Middleville. Parmalee, Freeport, Union Dowl­ ing. Wilcox, North Maple Grove. Quaker, Mt. Calvary in Hastings. Barryville, Hosmer, Warner, Orangeville and Brown. The family is currently caring for seventeen of the named cemeteries. Other employment included: farm­ ing, E.W. Bliss Company, Grand Rapids Book­ case and Chair Company, Lumber Coal Company, Eastside Lumber Company and Barry County Farm Bureau. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Roush is survived by his wife, Ruth; one daughter. Sue Roush of Hastings; one son, Gordon Roush of Hastings; his mother, Dorot­ ha Roush of Hastings; a brother. Eldon (Bobbie) Roush of Hastings; a sister, Lucille (Wilburn) Cody of Battle Creek; three aunts. Lily Roush. Sylvia Hollister and Jennie Treat, all of Has'Jngs; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday. August 7. 1997 from 7:00-9:00 p m at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Respecting his wishes, private family services will be held Burial will lake place at the Striker Cemetery in Baltimore Township of Barry County Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings Michigan Village Lite in 1X91K jiXpm Fri­ day. Aug 15. at Central Elementary Auditorium in Hasting* "Sense ol Histon run* from 10 a in to 5 p m on Saturday Admission is S4 for adults lb and over, and $2 for children 5-15 years.' children 4 and under are free This event is supported by a grant tram the Michigan Humanities Council For more information * all (Mbi 945-3775. HILLSDALE • Mrs Vida E Blood, age 94. of Hillsdale, formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday. July 3. 1997 at the Hillsdale Community Health Center Memonal services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. August 9. 1997 at the Hasungs First Presbyterian Church Reverend G Kent Keller and Reverend Willard H Curtis will officiate Memonal contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Hastings Public Library or Barry Community Foundation. Funeral arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Donald l^e Treat HASTINGS - Robert D. Blough, age 70, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, August 3.1997 at his residence. Mr. Blough was born April 25,1927 in Carl­ ton Township, Barry County, lhe son of Jay and Greta (Johnson) Blough. He was raised in the Freeport area and attended the Jones School. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1944. He was married to Mary Jane Woods on November 11, 1949. Mr. Blough served in the United States Navy during World War II and was privileged to be present at the World War II Peace Treaty Sign­ ing Event. He was employed as a commercial printer all his working life. His employment included the Freeport News, Middleville Sun 8t News, Lake Odessa Wave, a partner in ihe Brighton Argus News from 1950 until 1958, was 12 years with the Northville Record and in 1969 he purchased the Hastings Commercial Printers. He retired in 1982. Mr. Blough was a member of the Freeport Knights of Pythias, Freeport V.F.W., Hastings Rotary Club, member of Hastings American Legion Post, past president of Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying especially hunting, fishing, camping, woodcutting, woodworking, he built several grandmother’s clocks, he enjoyed traveling and living at his lake home. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Blough. Mr. Blough is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, five daughters. Sue Ellen (Royce) DeMond, Kay Acker and Marjorie Johnston, all of Hastings, Bonnie (Ron) Wierenga of Freeport and Joan Blough and her husband. Bob Goode of Whitmore Lake; thirteen grand­ children; one great grandson; two brothers, Keith (Frances) Blough of Kentwood and William (Joyce) Blough of Freeport; one aunt. Madeline (Omer) Wheeler of Boyne City and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. August 6, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Michael J. Anton officiated. Burial look place at lhe Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to TB & Emphysema Foundation or Barry Communi­ ty Hospice. I Lynn L. Gunn| DELTON - Lynn L. Gunn, age 80, of Delton, passed away Thursday, July 31, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Gunn was bom November 5. 1916 in Section Hill, the sop of Clayton and Lottie (Savage) Gunn. He was a 1935 graduate of Bellevue High School. He was married to Marjorie C. A. Juch on January 28, 1941. Mr. Gunn served in the United Stages Army during World War II in the European-AfricanMiddle East Theater. He received several cita­ tion and was a Sergeant when he was discharged in July of 1945. He was employed at Jays Hamburger Shop in Urbandale many years ago as a cook. During the 1960’s he worked part time at the W. Michi­ gan Ave. Ben Franklin. He worked for 32 years as a machinist at Clark Equipment Company, retiring in 1981. Mr. Gunn was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church where he was an usher and former head usher. He was a former member and officer of the Bellevue VFW. He was a volunteer for Walk for Warmth m Hast­ ings. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, flower gardening, cooking, animals and he like to travel. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Keith and Clarence Gunn. Mr. Gunn is survived by his wife. Marjone; a daughter. Lynne Misner of Coleman; two sons. Robert L. Gunn of Victorville, California and William L. Gunn of Delton; seven grandchil­ dren and one great grandchild Funeral services were held on Monday. August 4. 1997 at lhe St Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. Reverend Gary Sicfert offi­ ciated. Bunal took place at Riverside Cemetery in Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. Funeral arrangements were made by FarleyEstes A Dowdle Funeral Home ____ j HASTINGS - Donald Lee Treat, age 52, of Hastings, passed away Friday. August 1, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Treat was born on November 18.1944 io Hastings, the son of Clifford & Thelma iKidder) Treat He was raised in Bellevue, Assyria Center and Hastings areas. He attended Algonquin schoolsand graduated in 1962 from Middleville High School. He lived most of hit life in several Michigan communities. His two marriages ended in divorce. Mr. Treat was employed at Bradford-White Corporation and Lescoa Company in Middle­ ville, Temx Corporation tn Chicago, Illinois, Oldsmobile in Lansing. Tarpen Springs in Florida, Grand Rapids Packing Company and Flex-Fab Company in Hastings. He enjoyed working on older cars and small motors. Mr. Treat is survived by three daughters, Donna Sue of Delton. Heather Ann of Stock­ ton, California and Samantha of Stockton, California; his parents, Thelma and Clifford Treat of Hastings; one brother, Clifford Char­ les Treat of Hastings; one sister, Susan Ann Sines of Hastings; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, August 5, 1997 at Irving Township Cemetery, Barry County Reverend Richard Taggart officiated. Memorial contributions may be made lo the . charity of one’s choice. 2 Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Edith A. Fosburg । LAKE ODESSA - Edith A Fosburg, 77, of • Lake Odessa passed away on Monday, July 28,> 1997 at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital. ; She was born on May 25. 1920 in Belding, • the daughter of Charles and Bertha Phillips. • She attended Belding and Greenville : Schools. ; She married Ora Fosburg on September 28, • 1940 in DeVine, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ora on December 22. 1970; one daughter, • Nancy Wireman; one son. Dale Fosburg; one ■ brother, Charles; one sister, Neva; one step­ brother. William; and one step-sister, Abigail. Mrs. Fosburg is survived by five sons, Donald Fosburg of Woodland. Robert Fosburg of Hamilton. Indiania. James Fosburg of Ionia, Russell Fosburg of Manhatten, Kansas and Mark Fosburg of Ionia; four daughters, Joyce Starkweather of Lowell. Janice Bursley of Lake Odessa. Betty Mmaker of Twin Lakes and Tersa Meher of Bradenton. Florida; a special friend. Chuck Allen of Lake Odessa; 23 grandchildren, several great grandchildren; several step grandchildren; and several step great grandchildren Funeral services were held Thursday, July 31, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with the Reverend Kirk Starkweather officiating Bunal took place at Saranac Cemetery. Violet B. Marble HASTINGS • Violet B Marble, age 90. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. August 5. 1997 at Thornapple Manor Mrs. Marble was born on December 11, 1906 in Allegan County, the daughter of Leo and Maude (Bnggs) Barcroft She was raised in lhe Freeport area She attended Freeport schools. In 1925 she graduated from Hastings High School She was married to Lewis B Marble on February 22. 1926 Mrs Marble farmed with her husband in . Hastings Tow nship of Barn County for nearly 50 years She was a member of the First United Methodist Church Mrs Marble was preceded in death by her husband, lewis on July 1980; her parents; one brother. Vernon Barcroft and a sister. Martha Martin She is survived by her foster son, Ray E Davis of Hastings, two mete*. Marilyn Oster of Hastings and Betty Hesterly of Woodland; man) great nieces and nephews, great, great nieces and nephew* and great, great, great nieces and nephews and several cousins. Graveside sei vices will be held al 2:00 p.m. onThursda). August 7.1997 at Rutland Town­ ship Cemeten in Barn County. Reverend Willard H Curtis officiating Memorial contribution* may be made to Hasungs First United Methodist Church or chanty of one's choice Arrangements were made by Wren 7uneral Home in Hastings �The Hastings Sanner — Thursday. August 7. 1997 — Page 7 Social News Emory-Huebner united in marriage Kosbars to observe 50th anniversary Donald and Donna Kosbar of Hastings. Ml were married Aug. 16. 1947. In their honor. Don and Donna will celebrate with an open house. hosted b) their children Dan and Ruth Kosbar. Damon Kosbar. David and Tcme Kosbar. Darwin and Donna Kosbar. Donald and Kim Kosbar. Dean and Renee Kosbar. Mark and Deanna Case. Gregg and Denise Miller, and granddaughter Gary and Shannon Lewis. The event will take place on Sunday. Aug. 17. 1997 at their new home. 3205 Heath Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 from 2 p.m. till ? All family and friends are invited. Elissa Jane Emory and Robert William Huebner III were united in marriage July 12. 1997 at the Woodland United Methodist Church with the Rev David Hustwick officiat­ ing. Attending the couple were matron of honor. Anna Strand of Woodland, best friend of the bride, maid of honor. Suzanne Lubitz of Lake Odessa, sister of the bride*, best man. John Han of Florida and best man. Joe Huebner nf Hastings, brothers of the groom. The ringhearer was Jason Lubitz of Lake Odessa, nephew of the bride and lhe flower girl was Jacquelynne Miller of Battle Creek, neice of the groom Ushers were Terry Bouws of Woodland and Grant Johnson of Hastings, friends of ihe cou­ ple. Attending ihe guest book were Samantha and Brittany Hassesoort of Wixidland. friends of the couple Mistress and master of ceremonies were Kim and Terry Bouws. The couple honeymooned in Memphis. Tenn, following a reception al Cunningham’s Acre in Lake Odessa. The bride is the daughter of Rosemary Emory and David and Carol Emory , all of Lake Odessa. The gnxim is the son* of Robert and Mary Huebner II of Hastings. The bnde and groom thanks every one who helped them organize and carry out the wed­ ding and reception and pastor Carl Litchfield for the use of Woodland United Methodist Church. The couple resides in Lake Odessa. Woodland NEWS by Catherine Lucas David Niethamer damaged his left hand in an accident with a combine last week He was taken to Pennock Hospital and from there to Blodgett in Grand Rapids, where (here is a good hand and finger doctor David was at church yesterday with his big ban­ dage. He lost pan of some of his fingers. A few hours later. Dr Jack Tromp cut up lhe fingers on his left hand with a power saw in his basement. Helen Tromp. his wife, took him directly to Blodgett Hospital be­ cause he wanted a special hand doctor he knew there. Of course, it was the same doc­ tor. Jim Stowell was taken to Blodgett last Wednesday, but not with a hand accident. The doctors are still making studies and tests to find out exactly what is the matter, though they have ruled out a stroke, which was the original impression. All the com is now tasseled out. A lot of it bloomed in a few hours Sunday. July 27. All lhe com fields on Jordan Road had tall spears on top when 1 went to church, and when 1 relumed home three hours later, they all had opened up and were tasseled. Those of us who are allergic to com pollen will be glad when the pollination is completed and the tassels dry up Loma Little, the friend of Harold and Nell Stannard who has been coming to Woodland several summers, arrived last Wednesday. She had visited two cousins in Kansas and attended a family reunion of friends in Ten­ nessee on her way here. She will probably stay until late August. Tom and Doris Niethamer have guests from Germany. The guests are Pastor Fritz Border and his wife. Gcrdi, who is a distant cousin of Tom’s. They brought their two sons, Jonathan and Matthew, with them from Brietenberg. where he is pastor of the Neuweiler Church and another church. Tom and Doris attended the couple's wed­ ding in 1986. Gcrdi is also distantly related to the Riehm and lhe Baitinger families. The Hordcrs will spend most of August in Michigan. Tom plans to lake them north to stay in Peggy and Bob Dangle’s cottage at Cedarville while they make hide trips around both the Upper and Lower Peninsu­ las. Doris Niethamer had s Sunday dinner party to celebrate the birthdays of both Darlene and Mark Niethamer. Of course lhe Holders were there, and Loma Little from California, Harold and Nell Stannard. Sarah and Blake Niethamer and Darlene and David Niethamer George Schaibly had his seven-year-old pacemaker replaced last week at Blodgett Hospital Cliff Mattson came back from the Leader Dog program without a dog and is now wait­ ing for a second-hand dog that is experienced and won't need so much work from Cliff. Roger and Robert Chase spent three days in Twinsburg. Ohio, the past weekend al a convention of twins David Sawdy. who graduated from Wood­ land High School in 1955. spent lhe past week visiting his sister in Baltic Creek, but he and his wife were in Barry and Ionia County much of the time researching Sawdy and other relatives and ancestors. They spent nine hours in lhe Wtxxiland Township li­ brary and he was absolutely delighted with finding all of Cathy Amott-Smith’s research materials He probably copied 60 pages of her material and said he would write her a note to thank her for saving him years of searching through newspapers and other sources Judy MacKenzie tells me their wheat har­ vest is now done and she thinks they were among the last to finish. So it’s on to ihe next season and project for farmers in Wood­ land Township. Four generations gather Four generations of the Forrest (Bud) Wolfe is comprised of Dorothy; her son, Mark; his daughter, Sossity; and her son, Kodee. Dorothy retired recently after 52 years as a local beautician. Mark has been employed at Riverside Correctional Facility at Ionia for 17 years Sossity has been employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. since her graduation in June. Opening the door to hope LEGAL AFFORDABLE SERVICES For iniiM. SENIORS R'sMHm. In lhe Privacy of Your Own Home Wards to celebrate 50th anniversary Blanding-Duimstra plan to wed Saturday Margaret Elizabeth Blanding and Raymond Albert Duimstra will be pronounced husband and wife on Saturday. Aug. 9. 1997 The future bride is a graduate of Lowell High School, and is currently attending Grand Valley State University. She and her parents. Mark and Glenna Blanding, are from Alto. The future groom is a graduate of Hastings High School and of Grand Valley State University. He and his father. Donald Duimstra. are from Jenison. His mother. Donna Livingston, resides in Hastings. Cichys to celebrate 25th anniversary Kenneth and Barbara (Garcia) Cichs will celebrate 25 years of marriage on Aug 12. Family and friends are invited to attend an open house al their home on IhK Cordes Rd . Saturday. Aug 16 starting at 2 p m (no gifts, please I You arc invited by their children Gigi Cichy. Thomas and Monique DeCoster and Scott and Jacqueline Hammond Also by the grandchildren Mikacla and Dominic lk-( osier James-Hook engagement told Mr and Mrs. Dennis James of Hastings, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hook of Edon. Ohio, would like to announce the engagement of their children. Nicole Marie to Michael Duane. Nicole is a 1996 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at lhe Credit Bureau of Barry County Michael is originally from Edon. Ohio and is currently employed by S & S Enterprise. A Sept. 6. 1997 wedding is being planned. Geigers to observe golden anniversary Roland and Mary Lou Geiger of WtxxJIand will celebrate their 5uth wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by U«cir children and grandchildren on Aug 16. from 1-4 p.m . at ihe home of Greg and Kris Thelen. 14406 Tasker Rd . Lake Odessa. Ml The couple requests no gifts Roland and Mary Lou were married on Aug 29. 1947 at the home ot the bride s parents in Lake Odessa. Ml They have lour children, seven grandchildren, and one great grandson Donald and June Ward will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house and buffet luncheon on Saturday. Aug. 9. from I to 3 p.m., hosted by their children and families, at the VFW Post Home No. 422 on Stoney Point Road in Delton. Don Ward and June McCoy were married Aug. 13. 1947. in Battle Creek at the home of the Rev. William Neff, and spending most of their lives in Battle Creek. Don enlisted and served in the Army Signal Corp in World War II from 1942-46. Upon returning home, he worked at the Battle Creek Coach Co. until 1948, when he left to work for the former Battle Creek Township Police Department and served as Police Chief from 1953-1965 In 1964-65. he served as Presi dent of the Southern Michigan Law Enforce­ ment Association. He has attended several college accredited classes in Criminal Justice at Kellogg Community College and Michigan State University. In 1965. he left to work for General Motors at Kalamazoo in Security and served as Chief of Security for 5 years, retir­ ing in 1985. June graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1940 and worked several years at Post Foods and the License Bureau for Calhoun County Sheriff Department. Upon their retirement, the Wards moved to their summer home at Pleasant Lake in Delton and now spend the winters in Lake Placid. Florida. Don is a life member of F&A.M. No. 12. Banle Creek Chapter Eastern Star VFW Post No. 422. and a member of American Legion No. 484. and a member of the Delton Moose. They are still active in V.F.W. No. 422. Don served as Commander of V.F.W No. 8715 in Battle Creek. June is a past presi­ dent of the Women's Auxiliary of V.F.W No. 8715 in Battle Creek and also past presi­ dent of V.F.W. No. 422 in Delton, where they have both served in many offices. Don enjoys golf both here and in Florida, and bowling. June works on crafts for family. and also donates her crafts to the V.F.W aux iliaiy to sell for the support of the Cancer Aid and Research Programs Don and June have two children Mrs Robert (Suzanne) Elliott, and Sam (Sherry ) Ward, four living grandchildren, two step grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and two great step-grandchildren Don and June ask your attendance only and no gifts, please David W. Clagen. Attorney at Law tw rax or Hort WiDOk' 1-HM72-1717 - “ 945-0758 NOTICE for FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS DB.TM KH10CC SCHOOLS today announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for children unaWe to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility TOTAL FAMILY SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 For Each AdOtcna Famly Merrter Add A. SCALE FOR FREE MEALS OR FREE MILK B SCALE FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS MONTH WEEK YEAR $10,257 13.793 17,329 20,865 24.401 27.937 31.473 35.009 MONTH $ 855 1,150 1.445 1,739 2.034 2.329 2.823 2.918 WEEK $ 198 266 334 402 470 538 606 674 YEAR $14,597 19.629 24.661 29,693 34.725 39.757 44.789 49,821 $ 1.217 1,636 2.056 2.475 2.894 3.314 3.733 4.152 $ 281 378 475 572 668 765 862 959 ♦ 3,536 ♦ 295 ♦ 68 ♦ 5,032 ♦ 420 ♦ 97 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible lor free and reduced pnee meals Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced pnee meals, households should fill out the form and return it to the school Additional copies of the application form are available at the pnncipal's office in each school. Households should answer all questions on the form NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which does not contain all of the following information cannot be processed by the school (1) the total income by source for each household member (such as wages, child support, etc.). (2) names of all household members. (3) social secunty number of adult household member who signs the application, and (4) the signature ot an adult household member FOOD STAMPfFIP HOUSEHOLDS: II you currently receive Food Stamps or Family Independence Program (FIP) for your child, you only have to list your child's name and Food Slamo or FIP case number and sign the application The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility, venfying data. Of qualifying children for other federal and state programs, as authorized by the United Slates Department of Agnculture Applications may be venfied by lhe school or other officials at any time dunng the school year If children are approved lor free or reduced price meal benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household income over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases in household size Households may apply for benefits at any lime dunng the school year if a household is not currently eligible but has a decrease in household income, an increase in household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application at that time. In most cases FOSTER CHILDREN are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household's income If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free or reduced pnee meals for them, the household should contact the school for more information Under the provisions of the policy the Odd Nutntion Director will review applications and determine eligibility Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basts The household also has the right to a fair hearing This can be done by calling or writing the following official Marsha Wells. 327 North Grove Street. Delton Ml 49046 (616) 623-9274 Each school and the Superintendent s Office have a copy of the complete policy which may be reviewed by any interested party___________________________ In the operation of the child feeding programs no child will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color national ongm. age se*. or handicap If any member ol the household believes they have been discriminated against they should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture. Washington. D C 20250 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7, 1997 modifications to my apartment These are just a tew of the people who tune made a difference in my lite It your readers knew the impact these friends have had in maintaining some quality of life for me. then surely they would find H in their hearts tn do the same for someone to whom it would mean so much - Melody in Chicago Dear Melody You have written a beautiful letter that bears testimony to some wonderful ly generous and loving friends. They arc in­ deed special But you must he special, too. to have earned such love and devotion. People don’t go out of their way as these folks have unless they care deeply about someone Thank you for a letter that celebrates the beauty of friendship and speaks volumes about you l€GRl NOTIC6S: Mate at Mktegaa (818) 45M1M THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANO ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE NoneI OF MORTGAGE FORICLOtURC SALE Defouh hot occurred In the condition* of a mor tgogo mode by Bruce D Frohriep. on Individual mortgagor to Plymouth Mortgage Company. Inc. mortgagee by a mortgage doted Moy 16. 1909 recorded in rhe Office of Register ol Deed* lor Barry County, on Moy 23. 1909. in Liber 482. poge 756. and at signed by mortgagee to Plymouth Sav­ ings Bonk, a Massachusetts savings bonk of 95 Bedford Street Middleborough MA 02346 assignee, by an assignment dated May 16. 1909 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Borry County. Michigan, on May 23. 1909 tn liber 482 poge 760 Because o< said default the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to bo due. including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $33.770 49 and interest will continue on the principal balance ol $30,182.91 ot the rate ol 11.375 percent No suit or proceeding i.. low ho* been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue ol the power ol sole contained in said mortgage, and the statute m such cose mode and provided ond to pay said amount with inter *.t. os provided in soid mortgage and all logoi costs, charges ond ex­ ponses, including attorneys’ lees allowed by low and all taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole ol the mortgaged premises ot public sole to the highest bidder at the East Door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. September 11. 1997 at 100 p.m. The promises covered by said mortgage ore situated in Township of Hope. Borry County. Michigan, and ore described os follows: A parcel ol Icmd in the Northwest Quarter of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described a* BEGINNING ol a point I 092 feet South of the Northwest comer ol said Section 31; thence East 190 loot, thence South ISO loot, thence West 190 loot, thence North ISO feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING ond commonly known os 9255 Miller Road. Dolton. Michigan Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sole unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCI 600 3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the date of solo. Dated: July 28. 1907 TWOMEY MAGGINI PIC Attorneys for Plymouth Savings Bank By David Schoolenborg 212 Waters Building Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (8 28) Co—tyefarey PUBLICATION OF NOTICE 0FMEAMNG Filo No. 97-22165-NC In the matter of Stacy Kay Wright. Social Security No. 371-98-4239. NOTICE A hearing will be held on August 21. 1907 at 3:00 p.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richord H. Shaw on the petition for change of name of Stacy Kay Wright to Stacy Kay Andreou This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. July 31. 1907 Jill A Andreou 7570 Clark Rd. Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 374-3172 (8/7) FrabateCaart Caaaty al Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE DecedMt'a Eotete File No. 95-21810-SE Estate of Daniel Clayton Hutchings. Deceased Social Security No. 372-02-3517 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barrod or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing was held on 01/31 '1996. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Judge Richard H Show on the petition ol Sure Anne Hutchings requesting that Sure Ann Hut chings bo appointed personal representative of Daniel Clayton Hutchings. Deceased who lived at 11126 Chief Noonday. Middleville. Mi 49333 ond who died 11-11-95 Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice Is further given that the estate will then be assign ed to entitled persons appearing of record. Date: 12-20-95 STEVEN J. MATZ (P28082) 30300 Northwestern Hwy.. Suite 250 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 (810) 932-2800 Sure Ann Hutchings 5522 Usbome Rood Freeport. Ml 49325 (517)854-4281 (8/7) File No. 97-22151-IE Estate ol Sidney Alon Green. Deceased. Social Security No. 385 38 5867 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 255 Fuller. Nashville. Michigan 49073 died 25 MAR 07. An instrument dated 11 February 1907 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that oil ckxms against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative, Agnes Green. 255 Fuller. Nashville. Michigan 49073 or lo both the mdepen dent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice i» further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to It. Objections to the admission of decadent’s will lo probote mult be Med within 90 day* of the dote of publication of this notice William R. Wingard (PS3479) 321 Woodland Pass. Suite 300 East Lansing Michigan 48823 (517)337-8324 (0/7) LOWEN UMESPEaALMEETWIG Caritea TewaaMg June 7. 1997 Present All Board Members Residents. 20. Supervisor David Kaiser called the Special meeting to order ot 7:X p.m. Ho turned the meeting over to Jim White, attorney for Miko Meyers. Beckett and Jones. Comments and questions were made by the residents. It was finally decided to send a survey to each one so that we could gel on idea what each property owners wonts. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 e.m. Wilma Daniels Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser. Supervisor (8/7) TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING and FILING of SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BASELINE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NO. 1-97 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of Chip and Double Seal of Baseline Road between Uldriks Drive and just east of Collier Avenue (the “ Improvements '), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, has made its final determination of a special assessment district, which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed. The special assessment district includes those parcels on Baseline Road, more particularly described as including the following permanent parcel numbers 08-009-032-034-10 08409433404-10 08409432-034-20 08409433404-20 0840943243540 08409433404-30 08-009432435-10 08409-033404-40 0840943243640 08409433404-50 0840943243740 08-009-03340640 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE 13TH DAY OF AUGUST. 1997, AT 7:00 O'CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALUFIRE STATION. 13555 M-37, BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hail for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appear ance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the heanng in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated July 25. 1997 June Doster, Clerk Township of Johnstown Loving mom? Dear Ann Landers You pride yourself on priming both sides of the story Well, how about priming this one? Sorry it's too late lor Mother's Day My mother gave me to my paternal grand parents to raise after she found my sister and me eating ant poison I was 4 years old. and my sister was 2. When we became violently ill. she did not seek help for us. although a medical clime was only eight blocks away When my sister died the next day. Mom blam ed me for the tragedy because I was older and "should have known better.” Eventually. I moved back home, but I was abused by my mother both physically and emotionally. As a child, 1 feared her As an adolescent, I hated her. Where was our father when all this was going on? Drinking, mostly He always had money for alcohol, but there was never enough money for food, clothes or shoes for us kids. Mom died at 89. and I don’t know where she wem I'm sure it wasn’t heaven, and she was so cruel and vicious even the devil wouldn’t have her. I survived my miserable childhood and achieved a modicum of suc­ cess. but I still find it difficult, at age 72. to observe the commandment lo honor my parents. Sign me — Permanently Damaged in Marble Falls. Texas Dear Marble Falls: How sad that you've lived 72 years with so much hate and bit­ terness in your heart. This must have had a negative, souring effect on all your relationships You don't say anything about your own family — a spouse and children. I'm hoping that lhe last pan of your life has been better than lhe first. Please write again and let me know. Lean on him Dear Ann Landers: I a.n married to an ex­ tremely good-hearted man who is a certified mechanic. He can fix or build absolutely anything. He's an expert at carpentry, welding, motors, plumbing and electronics — you name it. he can repair it. The trouble is that family, friends and ac­ quaintances lake advantage of him. The minute he gets home from work, the phone starts ringing. Weekends are worse. I don't mind emergency calls, but I do resent it when people lean on him to do routine maintenance stuff. They call us. They beg They plead They come over and pound on the door, inter­ rupting our dinner, favorite TV program or lovemaking. Moving away is out We love our home, and it's nearly paid for. Maybe if just one per­ son secs him or herself in this letter and backs off. some good will come of it. 1 don't know anyone who doesn’t read your column Shreveport, LA. Dear Shreveport: I have a feeling that your husband may not be nearly as resentful as you are. In fact, he may even enjoy lending a helpful hand 11 could give him a feeling of satisfaction and a sense of pride knowing that he is needed and that his skills are reedgmzed People who have a special talent or area of expertise are always leaned on by family, friends and acquaintances If it's any comfort to you. you're not alone. Read on: LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Moult hot been mode in the condition* ol o mortgage mode by Don Moy III. on unmarried mon to Amerifirst Finonciol Corp . a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee. dated December 11. 1993 and recorded on December 20. 1993 in Libor 592. on Pogo 336. Barry County Records. Michigan, ond re recorded on December 12. 1994, in liber 620. Poge 815. Barry County, and re-recorded on January 26. 1995 in Liber 623, on Poge 926. Borry County Records, ond wot assigned by mesne assignments to Norwest Mortgage. Inc., o California Cor port ion formerly known o» Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a Minnesota Corporation, by merger and nome change a* assignee, by on assignment dated July 11. 1996 which was record­ ed on July 26. 1996 in Liber 667. on Poge 729. Borry Coun.y Records, on which mortgage there is claim­ ed to be dus ci the dais hereof the sum of f Two Thousand Four Hundred Eighty and 67/100 dollars ($82,480.67). including interest at 7.50% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor 'goge and the statute in such cose mode ond pro vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged promises, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at I 00 o'clock p.m.. on September 4. 1997 Said premises ore situated in township of Prairieville, borry County Mich.gci ond ore described os: Commencing ot the West 1/4 post of Section 7. Town I North. Range 10 West thence North 0 degrees. 00 minutes. 12 seconds West, along the West line of Section 7. 879.21 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence continuing North 0 degrees 00 minutes. 12 seconds West along the section line 369 feet thence North 89 degrees. 56 minutes. 15 seconds East 523 99 feet, thence South 0 degrees 00 minutes. 12 seconds Fast parallel with the Section line 369 feel thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 15 seconds West 523.99 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dote of such sale. Dated: July 24. 1997 Norwest Mortgage Inc., a Californio Corporation formerly known as Norwest Mortgage Inc o Min nesoto Corporation, by merger ond name change FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott B Trotl. P C Attorneys lor Norwest Mortgage Inc a Californio Corporation formerly known os Norwest Mor •gage Inc a Minnesota Corporation by merger ond name change XI50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms Michigan 48025 Fik 897075058 (8 14) Illegal advice Dear Ann luinders: I am a paralegal Guess how many calls I get for free advice Everyone says. "I just uant to ask a simple legal questions " Just because I work for an attorney, they think I’m supp^ned to know the law Well, sometimes. I don’t know what I’m talking about, and I might give the wrong information. Here's what I do know about the law. Prac­ ticing law without a license carries stiff penalties. It’s a crime for non-lawyers to give legal advice Please, folks, call an attorney if you need legal help Many lawyers will be happy to give you a free consultation on your first visit. — No Legal Eagle in N.Y. Repeat request Dear Ann lamders: In Europe, where 1 lived many years, dogs were welcomed into the cafes and hotels. I thought it was time to repeat something you printed a few years ago about traveling with pets - Helen in Seattle Dear Helen: Here it is. With pleasure Thanks for asking. Pet travelers Great friends Dear Ana Landers: I am a 55-year-dd woman with amyotropic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS is a devastating illness that leaves its victims total­ ly paralyzed. I have lost the use of both arms and legs, cannot speak or eat solid foods, and cannot breath normally This difficult time has been made bearable by the love and support of my mother and an amazing group of friends. I can never repay the love and kindness these people have shown me. but I would like to honor them by sharing the things they have done on my behalf. Maybe it will inspire your readers to do the same for others who arc homebound. Mary stepped in when my first two caregivers quit on short notice She came to my apartment every night at 2 a.m. lo turn me over She also assisted with my personal cor­ respondence and business. Lil assisted in my care and kept me company on many occa­ sions. Mary Lee brought gifts to brighten my sickroom and read me books when I could no longer turn the pages. Bonnie brought special treats, shared her video collection and brought arrangements of lilacs, irises and violets from her garden. Maria cooked my favorite meals and helped me continue entertaining guests in my apartment. Kristin helped with correspondence and bookkeeping. Bruce picked up and returned my videotapes. Ray handled rcp*rs and Dear Ann Landers: My husband and 1 run a small hotel in Treasure Island. Fla. A sign in our office reads "Dogs are welcome in this motel We never had a dog that smoked in bed and set fire to the blankets. We never had a dog that stole our towels and played the TV too loud or had a noisy fight with his traveling compa­ nion. We never had a dog that got drunk and broke up the furniture. So. if your dog can vouch for you. you are welcome here. " We have three dogs of our own and arc treated as though we have a loathsome disease whenever we try checking into a hotel. Dur­ ing the three years that our motel has been operating, we have yet to have any problems caused by pets. We urge all innkeepers to relax their policies — Resort Owners in Honda. Dear Resort Owners: Thanks for the testimony. Badly behaved pets, like badly behaved children, reflect their training - or lack of it. I feel sorry for both Do you have questions about sex. but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet. “Sex and the Teenager.'' is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, tong, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3. 75 (this includes postage and handlingj to: Teens, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box H562. Chicago, ill. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send S4.55.) Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, Inc. LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE FORSCLMURC BALI THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Will BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by David Killgore and Karen A. Killgore, hit wife to Heart­ well Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, dated January 25. 1905 ond recorded on January 29. 1905 in Libor 420. on Page 85. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FT Mortgage Companies dba FTB Mortgage Services as succesor by merger to Sunbolt National Mortgage Corpora­ tion as assignee, by an assignment dated January 8. 1991 which was recorded on March 20. 1991 in Liber 513. on Pogo 129. Borry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twelve Thousand Two Hun­ dred Seventy-Seven and 77/100 dollars ($12,277.77). including interest ot 12.50% per annum. Under the power of sole contained In said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, al public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o’clock p.m.. on September 11. 1997. Said premises ore situated in VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described as: Lot 9 of Block 84 of Keeler Brothers Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the record­ ed plot thereof os recorded in Liber 1 of Plots on Page 40. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dote of such sale, unless determine abandoned in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the dote of such sale Dated: July 31. 1997 FT MORGAGE COMPANIES dba FTB Mortgage Ser­ vices as successor by merger to Sunbelt National Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trotl B Trott. P.C. Attorneys for FT Mortgage Companies dba FTB Mortgage Services as successor by merger to Sunbelt National Mortgage Corporation XIX Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025 File 897075265 (8/21) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE TMB HRM M A MBT COLLECTOR ATTER8PTM TO GOLLCCT A DOT. ANY mFORMAT10N WC OOTAM WOA. M USCD FOR THAT FURFOML MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode ip the condition* of o mortgage mode by STEVEN C SMITH ond JEANNIE K SMITH hu*bond ond wHe (Original Mortgagors) to GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN, (f/k/a Great lakes Bancorp, a Federal Saving* Bank). Mortgagee, doted June 28. 1994 ond recorded on July I. 1994 in Liber 609 on Page 88. Barry County Records. Michigan, op which mortgage there is claimed to be due al rhe date hereof the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred Ninety Three and 66 ) 00 dollar* ($36,193.66), including interest at 8.625% par annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute In such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that soid mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue al the Barry Count) Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock P.M. on September 4. 1997. . Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Barry County. Michigan, ond ore A parcel of land in the North 1/2 of the Southeast I /4 of Section 15. Town I North. Range 8 West, described as- Beginning at o point on the East line of said Section 15. which lies South 862.68 foot from the East 1/4 post of said Section, thence West at right angles with said East lines 328.50 foot, thence South parallel with said East line to the South lino of the North 1 /2 of the Southeast I /4 of said Section 15. thence Easterly along said South line to said East lino of Section 15. thence North along said East line 463.42 feet to ihe place of beginning. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such solo. Dated: July 24. 1997 GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Attorney* for GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MfOifGAN Trott 1 Trott. P.C. XI50 Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File 897075232 (8 21) lilCarnival Has Got The Fun! Free Upgrades Jumiarv 12-11 Ifov* Ocean Vic. ( aHn *1490 llntlutln Air and I’lft Chtirt/rni -------------------------- Fcbniarx 14-7 Dali's Ocean View Cabin.... ’1428 flmluitni Air amt Port Chnryni March 1 - 7 l)a\s Balcony Cabin...tCrutae (hrty hrrttuiea Purl Charpn) March 9 • 4 Days Inside Cabin....*4-0$ (Inclurtn P<rt I 'hiiryn) □ Premier Travel Your Camii'ul ('ruixe Headquarters 7KK Kmn <AT M-»7) Cok-doiiUi I • 616-5S4-O311 Carnival ® THE WM It HI |_\R t Jit LM UXK IX Till WtNil IF - ‘ ” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7. 1997 — Page 9 From Tim© to Tim©... Barry County Fair (Pan nt) zZ> By Joyrc F Weinbrechl In Iasi ueek* article the ill fated jump nt Ed win Williams was chronicled His brother. Eugene, nude a successful jump that sear (1949) Both Edu in and Eugene had made successful jumps at the Barrs Counts Fair in 1948 In 1948. Leo Bailes, inspector for the State Department of Agriculture, look two concessionanes to court where Prosecutor Frank Huntley arraigned them before Judge Cortnght Sieve Davis of Detroit was fined for selling uncovered cotton candy and Harry Jones of Lansing was arrested for selling ungraded potatoes al the fair His scales, a spnng type. were confiscated The two men were fined $10 each and $4 50 in court costs It had become the custom io x-ray people attending fairs tor tuberculosis using a mobile x-ray unit, owned by the State Health Depart­ ment Volunteers from the Farm Bureau. Women's Extension Services and the Hospital Guild worked at the booth In 1948. they screened 1.428 persons. If the x-ray was normal the participants received a card say ing that their x-ray was normal If the x-ray showed something wrong they received a letter advising them to check with a doctor Another innovation of tixe Ba-ry County Fair was the Calf Scramble Ten Barry Coun­ ty boys. 4-H club members were given the op­ portunity to care for beef animals which they won by catching them in a scramble They were to keep the animals, feed them and care for them until the next fair The calves, by then had grown into young beef animals The boys had to repay the cost of the calf, plus the insurance premiums, and then the amount gained from the sale of the animals became theirs A total of 3 790 pounds had been added to the ten animals for the first year's gam Spraying the fairgrounds with the insec­ ticide DDT began in 1948 to eliminate flies, roaches, bugs and other pests which tend to plague places where animals and people con­ gregate DDT was touted as an insecticide developed during World War I! The members of the E.W Bliss Machine shop union. Local 414 UAW-CIO. set up a rest tent for the first time in 1948. where tired patrons of the fair could sit and relax for a few minutes The American Legion was in charge of supervising the parking in the infield Membership card holders could park on the grounds free of charge Paul Brodbeck Jr. of Woodland raised the grand champion steer in 1947 and Gov. Khn Sigler wrote from the Air Base hospital at Selfridge Field that he had noticed a picture of Brodbeck and Feldpausch with the steer He wrote to Brodbeck "lam very proud that my own home county could produce such a steer and I commend you on winning the prize." Horse racing was an important pan of the fair In 1946. Sonny Leo. owned and driven by Fred Siefcrt of Mason, and Glen Ingram's Hollywood Jennifer. Michael, owned by Tolles and Johnson, were some of the horses entered in the first race of this fair In 1949. total receipts for the fair were $25.589 92. the expenses were $25.462 84 with a balance of $127 08 at the end of the fair. In 1950. the idea of a quarter mile lighted track was being considered This track would use a portion of the oval track This would give spectators a full view of the events. Stock car race drivers and midget car drivers fell that the smaller track would be safer. Also, other night events would be better served by the smaller track. The track would start farther west, giving residents at the east end a break as far as the noise was concerned The lighted quarter mile track didn't get done for the fair m 1950. however Glen Ingram, an avid fan of harness racing, built a stable al the Barry County Fairgrounds and kept his horses there year round, prepar­ ing them for the racing circuits, which is a daily task That ham stood until 1992 when it was tom down The Michigan Department of Health brought a sideshow tided "Since Adam and Eve." and it was part of the 1950 midway There were separate entrances for men and women The show was depicting the costly ef­ fect of venereal diseases on Michigan residents Barry County Fair was the first place that the free new show played This was a walk through show with no waiting, made Forrest Johnson and Dorothy Ingram Williams in front of the Ingram Stable Barn at Barry County Fairgrounds, circa 1950. Newly elected 1960 Fair Board members (from left), Richard Shuster. Mar shall Cook. Russell Hankins and Leo Barth, who managed their campaign manager up of animated dioramas, photographs and posters, with pamphlets to give the facts to lay persons Gov G. Mennen Williams visited the Barry County Fair to visit the exhibits and the grandstand where he made a non-political speech. Mennen visited the fair again in 1951 "Monk" Watson, a magician, who had been a representative of the Hastings Manufacturing Company appeared on the grandstand farm program at this fair and several limes at later fairs. A total of 527 4-H club members exhibited at the 1950 fair Receipts were $14,703 and expenses were $14,510 with a balance left of $193 83 Wrestling came to Barry County Fair and 2.500 persons came out to watch it. The French Angel defeated Jimmy O'Day m this match Some of the Barry County women who tixik honors in l*#51 were Anna Cairns, who won a ribbon for the best crocheted bed spread and another for the best cake Leona Bradfield won first with crocheted baby garments. Vesta Griffeth of Middleville, won the ribbon for the best quilt and Mrs. C.M; Barcroft hud the best rug Betty Lenz. 4-H member, had the best display of canned fruit. Hazel Roush had the best display of canned meat. Dons Kaechelc of Middleville, won the ribbon for the best bread, and Mary Cook, also from Middleville. 4-H. won the apple pie baking contest. From time to time, the idea of moving lhe fairgrounds farther out from the city would come up. Some felt that it was too noisy, too dusty and too congested, without adequate parking. No plan for such a move was ever brought forward in those years. The Barry County Fair moved through the 1950s. with 4-H clubs. Extension groups, the Farm Bureau, and the Barry County Granges bringing in their animals, crafts, canned goods and baked goods to exhibit The talent show was a leading feature of the 1950 fairs Wade Carnival attrctions brought the rides and shows for the midway until the mid 1950s. when Goodings Midway came in This carnival did not hav. gambling and in place of the games, brought in more rides and shows Hamess racing continued to be pan of the fairs. Tractor pulls and horse pulling con­ tests as well as rodeos ancrdemolition derbies were also part of the free fairs Chest x-rays and Children's Day continued to be part ot the fair. Charles H Leonard, a local mortician, who had been president for seven years, resigned in 1953 Howard Smith was elected to this position The Hastings Banner of July II. 1954. car ned an item that mentioned the need for a community building on the fairgrounds Onehalf of the membership sales money was toward the building fund In 1954. the former free grandstand show put on by the Farm Bureau and the County Granges, was to carry a $1 charge There were two shows, with the proceeds split bet ween the fair board the 4-H project of building a community building on the fairgrounds The Gooding Midway was in the infield In 1955 a tornado struck the midway of Barry County Fair on Saturday afternoon Gov. G. Mennen Williams visited Barry County Fair several times in the 1950s The Barry County Fair concluded m a violent storm in I955. which whirled through the midway at 4:35 on Saturday afternoon The storm left Pennock Hospital without elec­ tricity. ripped out trees, took large limbs out of trees and traveled dow n a 500-foot section through the concessions on the midway. The midway was in full swing when lhe storm hit It became so dark that cars had to turn on their lights. Heavy rain fell. Fourteen of the 16 concessions owned by Neil Carlin were ruined. Carlton Grange had a food booth on the midway that year and it was wiped out. between the wind and the rain The storm didn't hit the livestock hams. One man. James Hudgcl. 22 of Lebanon. Ohio, was the only one injured. The wind picked him up as he was try ing to tic down his concession lent, and hurled him 32 feet against the Add'em Up dart lent, which then collapsed on top of him. He was treated for a gash on his head and extreme shock at Pen nock Hospital. The grandstand show went on. however, only 10 minutes behind schedule and played to about 600 people lhe show. WLW Midwestern Hayndcrs had arrived and was parking m the infield just as the storm struck Racing Greyhounds was one of the features of the 1956 Barry County Free Fair The grandstand had been painted and a pavilion for housing the chickens was new and two floors had been cemented in exhibit buildings Great Wilo lhe Human Cannon was part of this fair's program Exhibitors were limited to residents of Barry County this year, unless they belonged to a Barry County 4-H club, even though they lived in a bordering county Sun Brothers Cir cus performed Tuesday night in the 1956 fair Mrs. Adclbert Heath handled the 4-H en­ tries. Adelbert was treasurer ot the fair and was in charge of the grandstand Again, there was to be no gambling at the fair and this in­ cluded bingo The bingo stand had opened in 1955. but was closed after the second day A special track, directly in front of the grandstand on which the racing dogs made two full turns, racing the length of the seating area twice in each race allowed the animals bred and trained at the w inter tracks in Florida to attain speeds of more than 50 miles per hour The incentive was a mechanical rabbit, which the dogs had been trained to chase The dogs were earned in mobile kennels, assunng rested animals and lop speed for each of the eight events included in the program Each dog wore his own numbers and his own colors so that they could be easily identified World of Pleasure Midway brought the ndes and concessions in for this 97th fair Gov G Mennen Williams again visited the fair and gave an address to the grandstand crowd on Friday night The 4-H fat stock beef auction was added in 1957 Kenneth Meade and Bi'l Hart were the auctioneers Joe E Chitwood Thrill Show was a special feature The last exhibit building had received a ce­ ment floor for this season The stalls in the north horse barn were repaired under the wat chful eye of Clarence Hartnun There were 87 horses entered in the 4-H show There were 90 head of dairy cattle and 25 head «»t beef, plus the sheep, swine and poultry entered A J Carl shows from Utica brought in the midway, with eight maior rides and four kid die ndes. a fun house and several side shows An added attraction in 1957 was gifts offered by Hastings merchants during the Saturday night grandstand show At least 100 gifts were given out The fair in 1958. the 99th. featured Minnie Pearl from the Grand Ole Opry and 10 other country music stars for the Saturday night show They played to a full grandstand on Saturday night Gene Autry flew in from Iron­ wood on Sunday afternoon and presented two shows, one at 2 p.m. and lhe second al 5 p m. Gene and his horse Champion pleased the crowd, what there was of it. The show was not well attended on that Sunday . Only three horses were entered in the races on Thursday so they were cancelled. Marcella Gronewold. a singer from Freeport who was to have her 11 th birthday on Sept 12. won first prize in the annual talent contest. Marcella, the daughter of Aaron and Dorojhy Gronewold. sang "Witch Doctor ' In 1959. Roy Oaks and Vem Fifield spent many hours working on the grounds preparing for the upcoming fair. A Sunday church ser­ vice before the fair opened, to be arranged by the Barry County Ministerial Association, was added in 1959 and A.J. Carl Midway brought in a new rock-a-planc ride for this year, as well as an adult airplane scooter ride. A "girlie" show was promised for this fair Johnny Rivers Golden Horse Ranch Thrill Show was a feature of the grandstand. The Parisian Hell Drivers were booked for Friday night show and The Grand Ole Opry. starring Roy Acuff and his Mountain Boys, put on the Saturday night show In 1959. the "curfew" fo. 4-H members was invoked by leaders in the 4-H council Members staying on the fairgrounds were re­ quired to be in bed by 11:30 p.m Heavy rams plagued lhe 1959 fair causing some flooding on the fairgrounds A parade, held on Wednesday, went through the business district and formally opened the 1959 fair. Acts for that year included the Parisian Hell Drivers, a mule pulling contest, horse pulling contests, and the York Theatrical peo­ ple from Ft. Wayne, with Gabby the Loose Nut on ihe Bicycle. At the annual meeting held in December 1959. it was reported that there was a cash balance of $1.156 19. and that $ I.596.45 had been spent for improvements and more than $500 had been spent on entertainment Part of the improvements were $500 of the $2,500 due. paid to Glenn Ingram for his horse ham. that he built on land that he had purchased from Earl Coleman. At the election held at this meeting, three new Fair Board members were elected For­ rest Johnson, who had held the post of secretary for nine years. Albert Bell and Roy Preston lost lhe election to Richard Shuster. Marshall Cook and Russell Hankins. Leo Barth acted as their campaign manager, stating that they were aiming for a more outstanding exposition. Howard Smith. Russell Solomon. Simon Maichele. Alva Johnson. Adelbert Heath and Arthur Stceby continued on the board for the year of I960 There were 149 voters Albert Bell received 54; Roy Preston. 50; Johnston 78 votes; Hankins. 79; Shuster 80 and Cook. 97. There was a call to ask for the resignation of Russell Solomon of Middleville from the Barry County Fair Board. The critics claimed that Mr Solomon was not a resident of the county, not sufficiently interested in 4-H ac­ tivities and in the past had antagonized various groups in the county, including the Barry Sheriffs Posse. Mr. Solomon lived in Allegan County near the Barry County line, owned farm land in Barry County and was a 4-H club leader for over ten years. The West Thomapplc 4-H club, which he had lead over the years, was an active club with participation in all the Barry County programs. Mr. Solomon had been a member of the Fair Board for four years and was elected secretary of the board at the January I960 meeting, replacing Forrest Johnson of Hastings. The board tabled lhe complaints against Solomon and he was allowed to serve. The newly elected board members were seated at this meeting. A statue, which re­ quired board members to have belonged to the Barry County Agricultural Society 30 days before being elected was waived and the new board was ready for the 1960 fair season. (To be continued) TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING and FILING of SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FINEVIEW ACRES SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of repaving 2500 feet of existing paved road in Fineview Acres Plat, (the "Improvements"), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, has made its final determination of a special assessment district, which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed The special assessment district includes those parcels in Fineview Acres Plat more particularly described as follows: Lots 1 and 2 and 13 through 36. inclusive of the plat of Fineview acres, as recorded in liber 4 of plats, page 52. in the office of the Barry County Register of Deeds NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for lhe district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefited lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE 13TH DAY OF AUGUST. 1997 AT 6 30 O'CLOCK P.M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALUFIRE STATION. 13555 M-37. BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appear ance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the township by letter prior to the hearing in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board ol the Township of Johnstown Dated July 25. 1997 June Doster. Clerk Township of Johnstown �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7. 1997 The 24 Hour Challenge just that for many in area think < I it Can it be that Summerfest is only two weeks away? Just 15 days from the 20th Hastings Summcrfest. so the time is ticking quicklv This year's show has something suitable for everyone You like spons ’ there's plenty ol athletic choices io choose from. You like entertainment ’. Steve Reid informs me that you won't go away disappointed or without music in your minds You like arts and crafts? Hastings Summcrfest has one ot the biggest and one of the classiest arts and crafts shows around You like food-’ I’m sure there will be a few tasty treats for you to nibble on And that's just a couple ot the opportunities that the *97 Summcrfest has to offer (did anyone say balloon rides, rife competition, dunk tank, car show and good ole’ gospel music’’) But. time is ticking fast and sign-ups for some of the events (like the 3-on-3 basketball) have deadlines to meet So make sure that you sign up soon. Then you will not be left out of the downtown and Fish Hatchery fun. e • Ofl To School: Bctsie Keeler will be a sophomore on the Alma College women s tennis team this fall The 1996 Hastings High grad informs us that the school now has indexir courts, which should come in handy as Keeler prepares for another banner tennis campaign Ed Youngs left for Wayne Stale in mid-week to start football workouts and now hopes to succeed as a Tartar as he has as a Saxon And Travis Williams who will be a senior kicker at Hope College is apparently ready to boot his Dutchmen team towards a few gndiron wins, according to his grandmother Sue Williams. Here's to all of the Barry County athletes having successful '97 fall season* • A high school Heisman: Wendy s Old Fashioned Hamburgers Restaurant- are sponsoring a version «»t college'* Heisman trophy competition this year lhe Wendy s High Schocrf Heisman will be awarded tn the Big Apple in December To be eligible, prep athlete* must he- seniors, must have a B" average or better and must participate in at least one ot *1 sports officially sanctioned by the National Federation ol State High Schimls "The growing li*t o! Wendy s High School Heisman recipients i* nearing the history and prestige attributed to the college Heisman." says Archie Griftin. a two-time winner of lhe prize as an Ohio State Buckeye runningback J-Ad will keep its eye* open lor any possible Barry County athletes who might be worthy candidate* lor such an honor • A Top Area Angler: Hasting* Mark Hewitt tied tor ninth in the July 27 Red »4un division qualifier at Lake St Clair Hewitt landed lour ba** that weighed 13 pound* and eight once* He earned $229 as a result. Nice job Mark' • Good Bye Mr. Karas: For the past few months J-Ad ha* been fortunate to have Jason Karas on board to serve as a l.akewixxj New* reporter as well a part-time reporter for a tew of our other publications While his golfing game could use some work. Ins skill* as a journalist appear to be lop notch despite his association with ( Ml' and lhe Chips H * knowledge ol the music world has csp< tally been fruitful lo me as I prepare lor the Verve Pipe I hanks lor the great work Jason. J-Ad will mi** your presence For sonic, a 24 hour challenge consists of gelling out ol bed, spending a lew hours in an office chair, prepanng a dinner and getting hack into bed again That, however, i* not the definition that Dave Carr and many other area cyclists use To them, a 24 Hour Challenge means many miles, loops, check points, obstacles and an occasional bruise or two fhi* past summer numerous Barry County cyclists took part in the National 24 Challenge that started in Byron Center The nde is a bn grueling, thanks to adverse weather conditions and other challenging obstacles, but most of the athletes usually finish lhe event with a sense of confidence knowing that they reached their goal The first loop is 115 mile* and covers lhe entire perimeter of Kent County A 24-mile loop, that includes a journey through Caledonia, follows Cyclists can take as many laps around this course up until X p.m. The third loop, driven dunng the night lime, is only six miles and cyclists travel on that road till X a m lhe next day when the Challenge is completed. Tired and sore, the cyclists then spend a few well-earned moments thinking about the miles they went, the goals they reached or the goals they didn't quite accomplish. Carr, of Hastings, has peddled on the biking circuit since 19X9 and usually rides some 20 miles per day when lime permits He says the Challenge is just that for him and many other athletes in and around Barry County. "Il's a personal thing, to see how far you can pu.h yourself." Carr said. "People arc picking up on it. it's an easy way lo keep fit Barry County is a beautiful place and a difficult place to bike ir. “ Lakes and the area's multiple curves arc what make Barry County such a hot spot for the cyclists. As Carr puls it: "You get the w hole spectrum Barry Cour.;,. .a yews of service and finishes, is well-represet.>ed at the National biking competition Mike O'Donnell, of Hastings, has driven in lhe Challenge lhe last 14 years and placed I hh in the Male 50-54 category a few Taking the 24 Hour Challenge this summer were cyclists (front row. from left) Jay Miller. Dave Carr. Duane Gerrits. Jason Richardson, (back row) Randy Bertrand, Robert Bertrand. Steve Ehl. Mike O'Donnell. Wayne Gould and Lyle Matthews. (Photo provided) months ago a trip that consisted o! 229 total miles Nancy Black, also ol Hasting*, has won her division and the overall mileage title lor female rider* the la*i two year* In 1997. Black was a co winner with a total distance of 373 miles She al u bold* the high mileage record in ilk- Female 15- 39 group with a long and winding journey that included some 4(1*) mile* Black, who now has over I .(MM) miles on the season, ha* won her age category three time* and has also captured victories in the Ke Man event and on lhe din bike on m Jason Richard*->n .i.-.., from Barry County's scat, wound up third in ihe Male 18-24 category with 311 miles Randall Bertrand, of Hasting*. al*o traveled 313 miles lor a 13th place liin*h in Male 30-34 division Other area cyclist* who competed in this year's 24 Hour Challenge were Nick Ackley (Male 25-29). Hastings’ Lyle Matthews (Male 30-34). Middleville's Phillip Krey (Male 30-34), Freeport's Wayne Vandcnbcrgh (Male 30-34), Middleville's Duane Gerrits (Male 35-39). Lake Odessa's Wayne Curtis (Male 35-39), Hastings' Steve Ehl (Male 35-39). Hickory Comer's Jim Wil*on (Male 45-49). Nashville's Wayne Gould (Male 45-49). Middleville's Jay Miller (Male 55-59) and Hastings' Bob Bertrand (Tandem Male) Die world of un-moterized bikes includes many different types of vehicles and many diverse categories. There are bikes with arrow bars and there are categories that are suitable for all ages as well as cyclists who would rather drive in*a two. rather than a one During lhe years, lhe 24 Hour Challenge has grown in numbers and popularity since creators Skip and Donna Overmeyer founded the event some 15 years ago VV Summerfest has sports for all kinds of jocks The key to success in any event as big as the Hastings Summcrfest. according to Chamber of Commerce director Dixie SladclManshum. is communication and working together. With that in mind, coordinators for the sports events have attempted lo not only make things fun but lo do so with a team­ like approach. Here is a glance al the sports happenings for the ’97 Summcrfest and what the games are all about: BASKETBALL DePew takes to the 1-96 track as a driver Take caution, a new women is quickly making her mark al 1-96. Donna DePew. from the Curtis Racing Team, recorded her best finish of her short racing career last week in the Street Stock main event DePew. of Hastings, wound up eighth in (he 15-lap competition What's even more remarkable is that her high finish came in only her fifth appearance as a driver at 1-96. "It’s just a confidence thing, eighth place." DePew said. "Il felt pretty good." DePew. who races in the orange and white OO car. is one of three members of the Curtis Racing team that ran in last week's Street Sti.ck division. Duane Crumb, and his OOO. [laced sixth in the feature and Ben Curtis, and his O automobile, were 17th. DePew. who has worked in the past as a sponsor, became good friends with Ben. Duane and P.n * lather Chip and then began to have idea* of actually becoming a participant The mother ol three who also serve. a* a private btx»k keeper says she is happy with her decision "For many year* I sal around and (old them how to do it." DePew said "As I tell everybody. I guess that I got real stupid on my way from the stand* to the race car" Her first association with racing came when her husband Jerry look her to a race, figuring possibly that it wouldn’t be all that exciting lor her and that she would slay al home (he next time Well. DePew did find it enjoyable and that "very thrilling feeling has stuck with her ever since There's a See TRACKS continued on page 12 Back to the park. After a few years of failure in the downtown streets, the 3-on-3 basketball tournament is joining most of the Summcrfest activities at the Fish Hatchcry Park on Aug. 23. Teams will start checking in at 7:30 a m. and the jamming will officially begin al K a.m. on the Fish Hatchery court. The categories: boys 13-15. boys 16 and above and girls 15 and above. So far sign­ ups for the girls has been sparse and that division could be cancelled if not enough teams sign up. The boys 16 and above could be divided into "blue" and "gold" categories if enough squads enter. Captains will be notified of first-round pairings in the Aug. 21 Hastings Bunner A $35 fee is required lo enter a team of three to five players. Application forms can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office or at J-Ad Graphics. J-Ad is sponsoring this year's basketball gala. For more information, contact Jim Jensen at JAd (945-9554) Lockcrs/showcrs arc available al the middle schixil if you plan on going out afterwards to see other Sumnierfest happening* 5K run. I0K run and a 'K walk aic the categoric* Wheeler* aic welcome to participate on the 5K course The I OK course has a nice run through Swcczy's Pound lor a special attraction. A $13 entn fee i* required if you sign-up before Aug IX and an SIX fee is required after Aug IX A special lamilv package is available where a lamilv pay* lor two and each additional family member enters tree lo run. walk and cal Awards will be handed out tor males and females in lhe 5K run. lhe I Ok run and the 5k walk, overall masters (40-59). senior masters (60-691 and grand master* (70 and up). The Summertest RunAValk i* sponsored by Fclpausch. Pennock Health & Fitness Center. Gazelle Sport* and the Coleman Agency For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce oil ice at 945-2454. SOCCER The Thornapple Valley Soccer Club, which include* players from Hastings and Middleville, will l|old an AYSO tournament and a Sunday scrimmage at lhe Fish Hatchery Field. l he tournament will only be for Hastings' girl* in the 12-14 age bracket. There will be a winners and losers bracket, according to local AYSO president Dennis Zcrbcl. with teams playing a minimum of two games and a maximum of four contests. The eight-team event will include an East Grand Rapids club and possibly teams from Wayland or Caledonia as well. On Sunday, a scrimmage will be played between the area U19 (under 19) and UI6 hooters. Zcrbcl said that event will probably he held in the afternoon. The finals for lhe thrcc-day tournament will also be held on Sunday afternoon. This is the first year for AYSO in Hastings. Zcrbcl said that other communities, such as Wayland and Caledonia, have witnessed (he program's See SUMMERFEST continued on page 11 HORSESHOES Coordinator Pete Tossava guarantees "some gocxJ shoes" come Saturday. Aug. 23 The Summcrfest Horseshoe Tournament returns to Fish Hatchcry and for the ninth consecutive year. Tossava is pitching the event. Tossava also coordinates the horseshoe* for the Corporate Olympics Registration is at 9:30 a.m and the first competition is scheduled for 10 a m Cost lo enter is $5 and pay backs will be awarded to first, second and possibly even third place finishers Six people will make up one flight, according to Tossava The 24 participants who competed in 1996 arc back for the '97 show as well as a few other talented shoe players In the tournament's hayday. 36 player* rounded out the field Players' age* range from 70 to 12 The best player averages around the 30-poini plateau, according lo Tossav a. For more information, contact Tossava at 945-9444 When Hastings Summerfest Saturday, August 23 in fish Hatchery Paris Time Check-in Time 7: 30 a.m. Tournament Start 8: 00 a.m. RUN/WALK Donna DePew. and her Curtis Racing teammates, are enjoying their finishes at the 1-96 Raceway this summer (Photo provided) This is the 20th anniversary of Summcricst To help celebrate the occasion cixirdmator Tammy Ncmelz hopes to have one of the best run/walk events yet ' I m expecting an increase turnout. H's a great event for all ages." Ncmctz said "Every brxly really enjoy* it " Ncmelz is anticipating 500 runners and walker* on Aug 23 The action begin* al x Ki' a m on Broadwav and Grand Divisions Boys 13-15 Boys 16 and above Girls 15 and above Team Name Team Name Team Name Captain Captain Captain Phone « Phone « Phone 0 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7, 1997 — Page 11 Saxon athletes prepare for upcoming fall season • Here are ihe starting limes for all fall - Hastings High athletic teams • FOOTBALL — Aug 4-6 conditioning •from 6-7:30 p.m at Johnson's Field .Contact Coach Jeff Keller (948-9448) for • more information The official start for • football players is Aug 11 at 8 30 a m at ' Johnson s Field • Practices on Monday. Tuesday and ; Wednesday (Aug 4-6i will be held at the Z fieldhouse On Thursday. Aug 7 seniors and • juniors will receive their equipment from 6-7 I p.m. and sophomore will get their • equipment from 7-8 p.m. To receive equipment, a helmet waiver form and completed athletic physical must be turned in On Aug 8. the varsity football team will receive will travel lo a Y.M.C A camp for building activities which they will return - from on Aug. 9. • The following week the freshman, junior ; varsity and varsity players will practice from 1 8:30 a.m.-noon and will continue that schedule up until lhe time school starts. SOCCER (both JV and varsity) — Aug 11 from 8-9 30 a.m. Meet at the high school locker room. Contact Coach Dennis Argelsinger for more information CROSS COUNTRY (boys and girls) — Aug 11 al 8 a.m on the west side of the high school gymnasium Contact Coach Paul Fulmer for more information CHEERLEADING — Aug 11 from 6-8 p.m in the high school gymnasium For more info, contact Coach Amy Hubbell GIRLS BASKETBALL — Aug 11 in the high school gymnasium Varsity runs from 8-11 a.m.. junior varsity IO a.m -noon and freshman practices from 10:30 a m 12:30 p.m Contact Coach Katie Kowalczyk GIRLS TENNIS —Aug 11 from 9:30 a m.-noon on the high school tennis courts Practices Tuesday and Wednesday afrom 1-3 p m.. Thursday players should report from 5­ 7 p.m. and on Fnday practices will run from 9:30 a m.-noon. Contact Julie VanDiver BOYS GOLF — Aug. 11 at 8 a.m. at the Hastings Country Club. For more information, contact Coach Bruce Krueger a.m. (Practices will be held on the football practice fields) BASKETBALL Varsity — each day from 7-9 a.m. Junior varsity — each day from 9-10:30 GOLF Varsity — each day from 3:30-5 p.m. (Practices al the Mullenhurst Golf Course) CHEERLEADING Varsity — each day from 8-10 a.m. Junior varsity — each day from 8-10 a m Freshman — each day from 8-10 a m (Practices at the high school) All athletes must have a completed medical physical examination on file in the athletic office before the practice sessions of their sport. Any questions, contact (616) 623-9285 '•a.m. Freshman — each day from 2 30-4:15 p.m. (Practices will be held in the middle school gymnasium) SOCCER Varsity — Monday. Aug II from 4:30­ 6:30 p.m (Practice at the soccer field) CROSS COUNTRY Varsity — each Jay from 7:30-9 p.m (Practices at the high school)_______ 2 Golfers s o 1o Hastings Standings D-K in search of soccer coach Delton-Kellogg High School is currently taking applications for a varsity soccer coach for the upcoming soccer seasons. If you arc interested in the position, contact athletic director Karen Lcinaar at (616) 623-9285. Applications can be sent to Lcinaar al Delton-Kellogg High School. 327 N. Grove St.. Delton. MI 49046 9:30 a m. I GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE 948 8366 l Inn 1 ... I ■ .1 Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history. call for same-day approval. CommnnPoint Mortgage j CASH FAST’ 1-800-968-2221 LEGAL NOTICE MOaTOAQE FOMCLOMJM BALI THIS F*RM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Will BE USED FOB THAT PUBPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - D*foult ba* b*«n mod* in th* condition* ot o mortgog* mod* by Frederick C. 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Barry Coun­ ty Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine and 57 100 dollars ($63 889 57) including interest ot 12 875*. per annum Adjustable Rate Mortgage Interest rate may change on 01 01 and 07 01 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mor tgoge and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises or some port of them at public vendue at the Borry County Courthouse m Hostings Michigan at 1 00 a clock PM on September 18 1997 Said premises are situated m Township of Barry County Michigan ond or* described os lot 13 of the First Addition to Gwin s Grove oc cording to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber I of Plots Pog* 64 The aforementioned description is subiect to an easement over the Nor theosterly 6 feet for mgres* and egress to the lake The redemption period shall b* 6 monfh(s) from the dote of such sale unless determined abandon ed in accordance with I948CL 600 3241a in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sal* Doted August 7 1997 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642 4202 Trotl * Trott P C Attorneys for BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA XI50 Telegraph Suite '00 Bingham Form* Michigan 48025 File *97075095 (9 4? Softball League Blue Division Olde Towne Tavern (Mad Dawgs) 11-2 Jarman Const 9-4 Hastings Mutual ................................ 5-8 Sanitary Service ................................. 2-11 Second at Macker... Four Hastings' basketball players took second in their division at the Belding Macker on July 12-13. In front. Dustin Bowman and Lonnie Rarnbin. and in back, Jake Heuss and B.J. Donnim went undefeated into the championship only to loss to a tough Lansing squad The area four-some thanks its coaches from the Jr. Pro Basketball Association, Mark Schmidt, Aaron Snider. Pat McKeough and Jim Thomas, for teaching them the skills they needed to do so well (Photo provided) benefits and feels that Hastings can do the same AYSO has both tall and spring campaigns and all AYSO coaches are sanctioned by the U.S.S.F (United Slates Soccer Federation) Their objective according to Zcrbcl. is to provide all ol the kids “an opportunity to play" and to help them to develop their respective skills a* much as they want " If you want lo learn more about the tournament or about AYSO. contact Zcrbcl at 948-3045 SOFTBALL This year a new "team” is organizing the softball tournament for the Hastings Summcrfest and their experience in the sport should make for a grand slam. Robert Madden and Brett Miller are serving as the softball coordinators The two. in recent years, and arc t* .iking for some "We hope it goes all right, it would be dull if the softball fields were vacant. Madden explained. Games will be played al Boh King Park and at Fish Hatchery on Fnday. Saturday and possibly on Sunday A first game on Fnday at 6 p.m. is tentatively planned depending on how the final brackets work out THURSDAY Scramble Men's Red Division................................................... W-L Carpenter Plumbing....................................... 12-1 Hastings Chrysler................. 10-1 Olde Towne Tavern (Black) .6-7 TNR 58 SUMMERFEST, cont. from page 10 The fall season to start for D-K sports teams Aug. 11 Practices and team meetings begin al Delton-Kellogg on Monday. Aug. 11. Here is a list of lhe schedules for all the teams dunng the first week FOOTBALL Varsity — each day from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Junior varsity — each day from 7:30­ 11:30 a m Freshman — each day from 7:30-11:30 YMCA NEWS 78ers program to include sixth graders Middleville's 78ers football program will include sixth graders as well as seventh and eighth graders this year. Anyone who did not sign up dunng school can sign up on Aug. 6-7 (Wednesday and Thursday) from 5-7 p.m. at the junior high school parking lol. Practice will stan on Aug. 11 (Monday) at the softball field behind McFall Elementary . In 1996. (he softball tournament had 14 teams, hut Madden and Miller believe that the '97 event might even be a bigger hit. Miller mention* that the cost for signing up a team is quite affordable in companson to other area softball tournaments Madden can he reached at 945-0658. VOLLEYBALL I’hc spiking in Fish Hatchery on Saturday. Aug 23 begins at 9 a in with registrations being handled al 8 30 a m Site tor ihe Summerfest Volleyball Tournament is on lhe north side of the soilhall tournaments Players should be 16 or older with co-ed and all-female teams both accepted There must be at least two females on the court al all times dunng a match. 1 la deGo.i. lhe volleyball coordinator, said that lhe age was dropped from 18 to 16 this year so that high school volleyball players could join in on the lun The tournament will have a double elimination format, meaning that each team will at least play two matches Cost to enter a team, of four to six spikers. is $40 Money pnzxs will awarded with the number of teams entered detenmning how much the purse will be PUBLIC _NOTICE_ Anyone who erroneously paid a fee at the Fine Lake Public Access on or about June 26, 1997 may be reimbursed by contacting the Fine Lake Asso­ ciation, P.O. Box 231, Battle Creek, Ml 49020. CITY OF HASTINGS Green Division Pennington Const.............................................. 8-6 Rudds No Preference ................................... 5-8 Ampro.................................................................. 5-9 Bill's Safety Service...................................... 0-13 Home Run Leaders T Lyon 18. M Latonski 16. B Tingley 13. B. Madden 12, G. Davis 10. Last Week's Results Ampro 5. OTT (Black) 4; OTT (Black) 7. Sanitary 0; TNR 21. Mutual 10; Ampro 15, Bill’s 6; Jarman 15, Mutual 4: Jarman 23. Sanitary 14; Carpenter 16. OTT (Black) 10; OTT (Black) 15. TNR 7 This Week's Guide Wednesday. Aug. 6 — 8:30. Sanitary vs. Mutual; 7:30. Rudd's vs. Ampro; 6:30. Rudd's vs. Bill's. Thursday. Aug. 7 — 6:30. Mad Dawgs *s. Jarman; 7:30. Mad Dawgs vs. Sanitary; 8:30. Rudd's vs. Bill's Friday. Aug 8 — 6:30, OTT (Black) vs. TNR; 7:30. Carpenter vs. Chrysler; 8:30. Mad Dawgs vs. Chrysler. YMCA of Barry County/Hastings Youth Council Hastings Women's Softball Black Division W-L Bennett Industries............................................ 6-0 City Merchants................................................. 5-2 True Value......................................................... 2-6 Han Construction............................................. 1-6 Blue Division Goodenough's Goodies................................... 6-2 Jarman Construction........................................ 5-2 Piston Ring......................................................... 4-4 Hastings Mutual................................................0-7 Game Results Monday. July 28 — Jarman Construction 13. Hastings P-Ring 16; City Merchants 0. Han Construction 7. Bennett Industries 36. Hastings Mutual I. Tuesday. July 29 — Hastings Mutual 16. Hastings P-Rmg 19. Bennett Industries 8. True Value 7; Jarman Construction 7. Goodenough Goodies 0. It’s Our Business To Build New Business ••• Wjgon' 't to he'o w buvneu We mrt new msidenu re nwe, rmpgec couple m your ra rd tel them know who w**’e«u»'ewlwhairtuheretooMv w'i-ce to them rd r rd jttonutx war lor you to maease wm Md tecMt we de 4 «a m we*' t grvnei, mt rd pew^utd Char Bain, 945-2729 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board ot Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. August 19. 1997 at 7 00 p m in the City Hall Council Chambers 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday August 19. 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Adolfo and Judith Jacinto to erect a single family dwelling at 104 East H.gh Hastings. Michigan (see map below) Legal description on said property is LOT 199 198 197 AND THE W 40 OF LOT 135 ALSO THE SOUTH 13 LOT 133 S 13 OF THE Ei8 OF LOT 134 S 24 OF THE W48 OF LOT 134 AND SOUTH 24 OF THE E 26 OF LOT 135 ORIGINAL PLAT CITY OF HASTINGS The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a deter­ mination on a request by Stanley Kirkendall to erect a ramp at 921 South Jefferson. Hastings Michigan (see map below) Legal description on said property is: Contrary to City Ordinance Section 3 173(a)(1) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinance this will allow construction of said dwelling on a lot 26 less than required width Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Ha!! 1C2 S Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and. or minutes of said heanng should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945 2468) or TDD can relay services i 800-649-3777 Evenl G Manshum City Clerk THE NORTH 1 2 OF LOTS 1230 AND 1231 OF THE CITY. FORMERLY VILLAGE OF HASTINGS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN Contrary to City Ordinance Section 3 49B(2) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinance this variance if granted, will allow a barrier-free ramp to be erected at 921 South Jefferson. Hastings. Michigan Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 102 S Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as slated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice lo the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Evenl G Manshum. City Clerk ■ apple street �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7. 1997 Golf action hot and heavy Goll was a very popular activity in Hastings last week The Hastings Area Chamber ol Commerce outing last Thursday had a record-selling 36 teams, while lhe Buzz Youngs Classic on Saturday dress 32 squads. Winning the Chamber championship al lhe River Bend Goll Course was lhe Elias Brothers Big Boy team ol Lee Campbell. Mike Kolodynskl. Fran Music and Ed HakUl Chamber ot Commerce executive director Dixie Stadel-Manshum said ihe success ol this year's evenl had much to do with lhe team effort given by the tournament's commitee. A very fun day... The junior golf program at the River Bend Golf Course concluded its summer season on Monday with a Fun Day celebration An awards banquet that included some scrumptious goodies was held and lhe junior golf staff also handed out the post season awards. taking lhe title al lhe Buzz Youngs Classic at lhe Hastings Country Club was Bruce Krueger. Gary Holman. Jay Kinsey and Dave Kuzava The l.mr-soiyg fired a 56 Money raised Irom lhe Buzz Youngs Classis* will go towards Hastings High School athletic teams On Aug. 15 the area links people return lor the Hastings Rotary outing. Above. Tammy Daniels receives an ward for winning the womens longest drive event at the Chamber of Commerce outing. To the right, the first place Elias Brothers team of Lee Campbell. Mike Kolodynskl. Fran Music and Ed Haddad from the Chamber event and the winning squad of Jay Kinsey. Bruce Krueger. Dave Kuzava from the Buzz Youngs Classic. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting ot a lake improvement update study and herbicide treatments for nuisance aquatic plant control (the “Improvements") from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, to make said improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district; Those lots and parcels of land that abut the lake and lots and parcels of land that have deeded or dedicated access to the lake TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township ot Johnstown will hold a public hearing on Monday. August 11,1997, at 7:00o clock p.m . at the Township Hall/Fire Station. 13555 M-37. Battle Creek, Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions tiled, the proposed improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Jun« Do»l»r. Clerk Dated July 28. 1997 Township ot Johnstown Loans for everything' under the TRACKS, continued from page 10 whole range thoughts that are involved with racing, according the 36-ycar-old rookie, ideas that include "can I do this** and “why is it taking so long.** Sponsors for the Carter Racing Team consist of MARC Times Racing News. Beebe Signs. Task Engineering. Jeff Robbins Auto. Bone Brothers Motorsports. Slub. 1-96 SPEEDWAY Middleville's Frank Thompson was fifth in the Street Stocks main event (see above story). Hastings' Larry VanPutten took 12th and Freeport's Ben Christie was 13th. Christie won the first heat and Thompson look a second place in heat No. 2. In the 410 Sprints division Hastings* Todd Wohlford was 30th fastest qualifier with a blistering time of 17.943. Hastings' Joe Baker was eighth in the 1MCA Modifieds A main race and Caledonia's Jake Meyerink had a second place finish in that same race. The next event at the 1-96 is Aug. 23 with the Auto Value Super Sprints. IMCA Modifieds and Street Stocks. Hol laps begin at 6 p.m. and racing starts a: 7:30 p.m. BERLIN RACEWAY Sprague Goes For Gold... Hastings' Jim Sprague, who works at K & E Tackle and Bass Stopper Lures, anchored in a seven-pound sack in the recent Go For The Gold Tri-State Bass event on the Muskegon Lake. Here. Sprague shows off a 3.87 pound largemouth. (Photo provided) Hastings Joe Bush won the action-packed 40-lap Late Model Stock Car feature last Saturday, beating the defending track champion, Gun Lake's Bob Holley, in a chase towards the finish line. It was Bush's first mam event triumph of the season. Bush is now third in the point standings (599) behind Holley (610) and current leader Tim DeVos (625). Middleville's Rob Lewis. 16th in points with 213. finished fifth in last week's Late Model feature. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. August 19. 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determination on a request by Michael Hawthorne to allow a business to be conducted outside the confines of a building located at 805 West Apple Street. Hastings. Michigan (see map below) Legal description on said prop­ erty is: LOTS 403 THRU 407 CITY OF HASTINGS. Contrary to City Ordinance Section 3.21(e) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, this variance, if granted, will allow the business of Canoe Livery to be conducted outside the confines of a building This Saturday a 300-lap Late Model race will take place as the American Speed Association/AC Delco Challenge Series comes to Berlin. Adult admission for the Michigan 300 is $20 al the gate and $18 in advance. Children 4-11 are 55 and grounds parking is free. Gates open at noon, practice begins at I p.m.. time trials are at 4 p.m. and the first preliminary event is set to start at 7 p.m. Middleville’s Dave Sensiba. a frequent pole sitter a Berlin, is expected to be in the Held as well as Dorr's Bob Senneker and Hastings' Joe Bush. KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY Ron Daniels, of Delton, was fourth in the feature for Dwarf cars last Saturday at Kalamazoo. In the Limited Late Models. Delton's Gabe High finished a strong fourth in the feature and now stands in 14th in the point standings. Brandon Lyons, also of Delton and 13th in points, wound up 19th. Three racers from Barry County were involved in the Factory Stock fun. Darwin Bcrgakkcr. of Middleville, was IOth in the A feature. Darwin Bergakker was filling in for his son Brian who was playing soccer oversees. Hastings' Brad Shellenbarger. 20th in points, finished second in the B feature and Gun Lake's John TerMcer. 18th in points, was the winner in that B feature event. This week is Autograph Night at the Kalamazoo Speedway and Big Wheel races will be held for lhe kids. LEGAL NOTICE CARLTON TOWNSHIP July >4. 1997 Present D Keiser Doniels. Formon. Vondecor. Smith. I. Erb. 2 residents end Jim Bo■ ley Heord public comment Residents NEW BUSINESS Received a letter from Borry CoJIM BAILEY Discussed commission donating >10 000 to Thornoppie Fire Assoc . Sewer Authori­ ty- ®yp*y ’"«»*’• Paid All Bills Wilma Daniels Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser Supervisor <S/7) MORTGAGE SAt F Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Auto, boat, education, home improvement, debt consolidation. If you need a loan, we've got it. Great rates. Fast answers. Flexible terms. Stop by one of our offices and apply now. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk THE LAW FIRM Of HESS t HESS PC IS ATTEMTING TO COLLECT ON A DEBT AND ANY AND ALL IN FORMATION OBTAINED WH.L BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default hos been mode on th* conditions of a mortgage mod* by DANIEL M. BRUNTON AND DAWN S BRUNTON husband ond wife to MARY E BRUNTON Mortgagee, dated December 31. 1987, ond recorded on January 4. 1988 by the Borry County Register of Deeds on Liber 461 Poge 289 on which mortgage there is claimed to be du* at the dot* hereof th* principal sum of $23,895.65 plus inof $16,726 96 in oddtlton to ony omount* du* ond owing lor loses ond msuronce premium on said property ond attorney fees and costs Under th* power of sal* contained tn soid morIgoge ond th* statu* in such cos* mod* ond ap­ proved notic* is hereby given that soid mortgog* will be foreclosed by o sal* of th* mortgaged premises, or some port of them ot a public ven­ due at th* Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street Hastings Michigan (held outside — East id I SITE, Freeport Borry County Michigan ond ore describ- fastings (£itr iBank ■< H —I *J w SINAL VILLAGE (ooT) (South or RIVER) ““T I w.* ■ STKrI — WEST Liber 1 of Plot* on page 22 PP 06 40 M0 0C2 00 ”T—r Your Hometown Bank Since 1886 FDIC PLAZA ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 m which Doted July 29 1997 MARY E BRUNTON Morigogee HESS A HESS PC Attorneys for Morrgogee 4145 Kolomozoo Ave SE (8 28) Grond Rapids Ml 49508 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7. 1997 - Page 13 Lake Odessa NEWS Shirley Hixlgc* will he lhe featured speaker at the I p m Saturday . Aug M. meeting ot the Ionia County Genealogical Society at the Lake Odessa Depot Museum Her topic will be "The Importance of Wo»nen in the Civil War ” One of the efforts to protect lhe environ ment is a collection ol used pesticide con tamers The Michigan Groundwater Steward ship Program, in cooperation with agrichemical distributors and Michigan Agri Business Association. are combining to col led from farmers their clean, rinsed, dry pesticide containers without caps The dealers from which the farmer purchased lhe control item are providing special bags to hold the containers until they arc delivered to the "grind sites.” Crop Production Services at Portland and the Wtxxlbury site arc among those in the program For the non-farming homeowner, a similar program is available with information to be had by calling Don Lehman at the Ionia County Extension office The Lake Odessa chapter of the Order ot Eastern Star No 315 will hold the next regular meeting on Tuesday. Aug 12. at X p.m in the Masonic Temple The chapter is busy planning a reception for Joan McCaul. Grand Representative of Illinois in Michigan of lhe Grand Chapter of Michigan in September ’ While Pastor Bruce Pauley and family are bn vacation, the Central United Methodist pulpit has been filled by guest pastors On Ju ly 20. layman Richard Waite brought the message. On July 27 the Rev. Sally Nolan of Lansing delivered the sermon The Rev Clif­ ford Randall was the speaker Aug 3 Several Gilson and McCartney relatives at tended the funeral sen ice for Grace Gilson on Fnday afternoon They and several friends met in the lounge of Central L'MC following the service An important election is coming Tuesday. Aug 12. when Ionia County citizens vote on approval for adding a surcharge to their telephone bills to provide funding for the M11 Central Dispatch system The millage for Ml I has expired. The revenue generated by the telephone surcharge can be used only for operations of the 911 system. If this proposal fails, we w ill lose the county w ide operations Then it would be necessary for each locality to provide their own dispatch system with seven digits to dial for each — police, ambulance, fire department Signs. W'indow signs at the concrete block building on Fourth Avenue at Tupper Lake Street advise that the Rock Hard Gym is com­ ing in August This is in the space formerly occupied by an archery range and the Buckhorn Sport Shop The sign for L & R Glass is in front of the connector building just to the south The street sign for Sewer Plant Road on M-50 has been replaced by a new sign indicating that this is now French Fry Lane Doubtless, this sounds better for an ad­ dress for ihe McDonald's fast food restaurant The curiosity of motorists on M 66 toward Ionia has finally been satisfied with the ap­ pearance of a sign indicating that the end result of all the land leveling on the acreage surrounding the Benedict school at the comer of M-66 and David Highway is to be a new Carter Lumber Company Construction has begun on pole bare, type buildings IxKal students named to the dean’s list al a nearby college include Lone Engle al Ball State University in Muncie. Ind She is the granddaughter of Earl Engle of Woodland. Harold and Marjorie Swiler of Odessa Township Others arc Marc Mascho and Phillip O’Mara The latter is the son of the Phil O'Maras of Ionia Marc is the son of Larry Mascho and Anna Mascho Phil and Mark are on the list trom Northwood University Many homeowners have beautiful displays of flowers. The Dcalsrnan garden and the plantings al the Hampel home on Fourth Avenue arc worthy of a drive to see On a small scale there arc showy flowers and greenery around some of the markers at Lakeside cemetery Dick Peacock has a very showy garden on Jordan Lake Avenue As indicated in Lakewood News and the Reminder last week. Delos and Sue Johnson were observing their 40th wedding anniver­ sary with a dinner along with their family. Mark and Jeanne Johnson of Lake City and their Craig and Deanna, as well as daughter Pamela and husband Dan Schunk and sons Nicolas and Christopher However, when they went to church Sunday mommy thev wondered why certain ot their friends who at tend other churches usually were anproachmg Central UMC Once inside with time to scan lhe bulletin, they discovered there was more The coffee hour time was a reception in their honor, prepared in advance by their family and help from friend Karen Avery Out of town guests w ?re the brother Allen Johnson and wife Hazel ot Jenison, the Rev Keith and Judy Laidlcr of Montague Other surprise guests were local friends from school conncc lions. They enjoyed dinner at Bay Pointe Restaurant at Gun Lake The Jim King family of Big Rapids pros id cd .special music at Central UMC on Sunday They were accompanied by Carole Reiser The Tim Matthews family of the Grandville area visited their parents, the hd Reisers, on Sunday and attended church with them The Counter Drain project, after two weeks ot work at the Fourth Avenue intersection with Emerson Street, has moved along to the west and now the north The Shuler Ex cavatmg drivers discovered a short cut to the alley in which they were laying the huge tiles and mounting catch basins By cutting two small trees which no longer bore fruit, they were able to get their backhoes, gravel dump trucks and caterpillar machines to the kite by driving across what was once a lawn and the site of the "lake With so little summer rain fall, they have easy digging and quite comfor table weather for working this week The same lawn with mounds of sand, dump truck and backhoe on Tucsdav even hosted a porta john The Rev James and Linda Hulett of Vicksburg arc parents of Christopher, who was married on June 14 al Orchard Hill Reformed Church to Erica Bouwkamp Chris spent his young years here while his father was pastor at the I akewotd UM Church PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: The residents and property owners of Prairieville Township. Barry County, Michigan, and any other interested parties Flags, uniforms and photos are part of the Scouting exhibit at Depot Day on July 26 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by lhe Prairieville Township Planning Commission on August 20. 1997 at 7 30 p m at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S Norns Road, within the Township PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the items lo be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following 1 A request filed by Mr Robert Bell ol 7791 S Crooked Lake Rd . Delton Michigan 49046. for rezomng a 25 acre parcel of land from A Agricultural District to "R-2" Residential Medium Residential District The subject property is located in section 12 of Prairieville Township. Assessor Parcel Number 08-012-012-001 30 00 and located at the above address 2 A request for site plan review filed by Mr Gordon Irons and Mrs Betty Irons of 10208 S Norris Road. Delton. Michigan 49046 The applicants are requesting a site plan review of a proposed restaurant located at S. Norris Road. Delton. Michigan per section 4 13-2 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance The properly is located at 10484 S Norris Road Properly is located in the C-1" Commercial D'Stnct and is Parcel Number 08 012 002-410-025-00 3. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested parties are invited to be present or submit written comments on these applications at the address below Prairieville- Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities upon (3) three days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull, Secretary Prairieville Township Hell 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 * (616) 623-2664 HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS’ CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 26 Registration for all new elementary students who were not enrolled when school closed in June will be conducted in the building the students are to attend Elementary registration will be on Tuesday and Wednesday. August 19 and 20. from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m Registration for NEW High School students will be on Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday, and Thursday. August 18.19. 20. and 21. from 9:00 a m to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m. Registration for NEW Middle School students will be on Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday. August 18. 19. 20. 21. and 22. from 8:00 a m to 3 00 p.m. A stack ot tile awaits placement in the Counter Drain project in a nearby alley off Emerson Street. CLASSIS kx AU STUM MTS NG4N on TUISDAY, AUGUST 26. W97 ALSO, AU MW STVMMTS SHOULD BRING IMMUNIZATION RfCORDS AS RCGUNND BY LAW. HIGH SCHOOL STUMNTS Incom ng freshman and new students are invited to meet on Wednesday. August 20 at 1:30 p.m. in tho High School lecture hall for an orientation program. On luesday. August 26. all students are to report to homerooms at 8:15 a m Under the continued policy of closed campus, students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch (SI .50) or carry a sack lunch beginning August 26. MIDOU SCHOOL STUDCNTS Letters regarding orientation and class schedules were ma.led to all Middle School students On Tuesday. August 26. all Middle School students are to report to their homebase rooms at 8 15 a m Under the continued policy of closed campus, students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch ($1.50) or carry a sack lunch beginning August 26 HASTINGS AMA SCHOOL SYSTIM'S HOURS (1997-9B) PLEASANTVIEW ELEMENTARY Kindergarten (Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. (Friday morning) 7:30 a m to 10:27 a m. (Friday afternoon) 11:11 a m to 2:10 p.m. Grades 15 7Ma.mto2l0pm CENTRAL. NORTHEASTERN. STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Kindergarten (Monday-Thursday) .. 8:15 am to 2:55 pm (FridayA.M.) 8:15am to 11:11 a.m (Friday PM) 11:57 a m to 2:55 p.m Grades 1-58:15 a m to 2:55 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL 8:15 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL8:15 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Administration 948-4400 Bus Information 948-4418 Central Elementary 948-4423 Star Elementary9484442 Northeastern Elementary 948-4421 Southeastern Elementary 948-4419 Pleasantview Elementary 758-3361 Middle School 948-4404 High School.. 948-4409 NOTICE for FREE MILK DB.T0N KB10CC SCHOOLS today announced its policy for free milk for children unable to pay the full pnee ol milk served under the Special Milk Program The household sue and income catena indicated in the table below will be used for determining eligibility TOTAL FAMILY SIZE 1 The balloon canopy marked the area of Fourth Avenue designated for cancing in the street during the Glen Miller concert on July 24. An aisle of luminaries marked the path Swift's Flower Shop produced the colorful canopy 1978-85 Best man at the wedding was James Hulett Jr One ol the bridesmaids was Janneth Speas Hulett Their daughters were in the wedding party, with Sharayah the junior bridesmaid and Melissa Hulett one of the flower girls A new village sidewalk is in the making Save America's Forests The nationwide campaign to protect & restore from Emerson Street mirth to the entrance of the Lake Odessa fairgrounds parking lot Prison labor is being used for the project As part of the Counter Drain project new walks and curbs have been installed at Fourth and Emerson following the deep excavations there for several new catch basins Vacation Bible School Aug. 14 & 15 • 7-8:30 am Aug. 16 • 10 am-12 noon • Picnic Promise Builders for ]esus 4 years thru 6th grade A: ’dulls Pre Register 94< 2938. 948-4201 Barry Co. Church of Christ Ml N Michigan Ave ( or»i,T Slate Rd America's wild and natural forests. Please call or wnte to learn how you can help. Specialize In Design and Installation ol \ru It.•!• . Xdititioti • Roofing * Suhng *|ic\fs Ji.o.r \ Window Rcpl.n riHfitfs • H.ifi ' ..if.tr cs «1..i nrv k. jutr b«M.iil.trtori Scotty's Custom Builders 'none (616) 62*) ‘>(>25 I Kcnsed l“s'ited 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rr Eacn Ad»!«r> >amrfy lx SCALE FOR FREE MILK YEAR $10,257 13.793 17.329 20.865 24.401 27.937 31.473 35.009 MONTH WEEK $ 855 1.150 1.445 1.739 2.034 2.329 2,623 2.918 $ 198 266 334 402 470 538 606 674 ♦ 3.536 ♦ 295 ♦ 68 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free milk Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians To apply ’or free milk, households should fill out the form and return it to the school Additional copies of the application form are available al the principal s office m each school Households should answer all questions on the form NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which does not contain all of lhe following information cannot be processed by the school (1) the total income by source for each household member (such as wages, child support, etc). (2) names of all household members. (3) social security number of the adult household member who signs the application and (4) the signature of an adult household member FOOD STAMP/FIP HOUSEHOLDS: II you currently recede Food Stamps or Family Independence Program (FIP) for your child, you only have to list your child s name and Food Stamp or FIP case number and sign the application The information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only for the purpose ol determining eligibility, verifying data, or qualifying children for other federal and state programs, as authorized by the United States Department of Agriculture Applications may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the school year If children are approved for free milk benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household income over $50 per month ($600 per yean ano decreases m household size Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year if a household is not currently eligible but has a decrease m household income an increase in household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the household should till out an application at that time In most cases FOSTER CHILDREN are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household’s income If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply for free milk for them, the household should contact the school for more information Under the provisions of the policy the Child Nutrition Director will review applications and determine eligibility Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis The household also has the nght to a fair hearing This can be done by calling or anting the following official Marsha Wells 327 Norih Grove Street Denon Ml 49046 (6i6> 623-9274 Each school and the Superintendent s Office have a copy of the complete policy which may be reviewed by any interested pany in the operation of me child feeding programs no enuo »iii be discriminated against on me basis of race, color, national origin, age set or handicap it any member of me household believes met nave been discriminated against they should immediately amte to the Secretary o1 Agriculture Washington DC 20250 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 7. 1997 COURT NEWS: • Andrew D Nelson. 17. of Wayland, was sentenced to jail for attempting to escape from the Barry County Jail Assistant Prosecutor David Maklcd de sen bed the case as "a very sad situation Mr Nelson is still 17 years old and this is his third felony conviction m a year He's throwing his life away very quickly." He at- Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 lawn A (iarden / os/ A / oiind FOUND: MALE BLACK Lab mix. found al Barlow Lake. 616-795-378 1. A’t < n anon STAR CRAFT TENT camper, great shape. $1,400 OBO. 616-948-8529. Snlli/lit s LIFETIME COLLECTION OF MARION (COOK) and Frey- histone Bowens Mills. Household, glassware, civil war. guns, Indian, books. Lots more. August 8-9, 9am- 5pm. Two miles north of Yankee Springs State Park, off Briggs Road. (616)795-7530. / or Rt til FOR RENT: COUNTRY SETTING, close to town, new 2 bedroom, nice yard, security <L first month. $485 plus utilities, call for appointment to sec. 616-623-8743________________ FOR RENT: Efficiency in Hastings. Seperate kitchen, dinette and bath area. Some stor­ age, $300 month plus deposit and utilities. For application 616-792-2384, if no response leave message.______________ Real / '/«/<■ ATTENTION GOLFERS! Next to Hastings Country Club, 1531 Liberty Lane, Cherry Hills Estates, immediate possession. Immaculate condominium, carpeted 2-3 bedroom, 2 J baths, beautiful kitchen, family room, bar. office, 2 car garage, lots of closets & storage. By owner 616-948-9359_______________ BEAVER ISLAND: 10 ACRES Beautifully wooded with large Maple and Beech trees. Includes grassy campsite and driveway. Fantastic getaway spot. $13,500- $500 down5165/mo, 11% land contract. Northern Land Company 1-800 968-3118, www.northcmlandco.com- TAFFEE ADDITION HOME 3 bedroom, I 3/4 baths, full basement, attached garage, wood floors, move in condition $79,900. 945-9815__________ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes Custom built for waierbcd, 1st lime home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until J anuary of 1 997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. FIRST TIME HOME buyer. We represent several banks. Repos, new/used. hundreds to choose from. Tax and title down. 1-800-538-7870,_____________ LAKEFRONT & LAKE ACCESS on Green Lake in Caledonia. New 2 A 3 bedroom homes. Immediate occupancy. Payments as low as $220 per month. Call Hometown USA 1-800-538-7870_____________ WHY RENT WHEN you can own. Three bedroom, two bath. As little as $1,500 down payment, $290 a month. Call 1-800-538-7870. ARHA CHAMPION BEAGLE PUPPIES . (517)726-0218.______________ I or Sale \uloniolive 12-VOLT HYDRAULIC UNITS. $125. Call 945-9340. after 6:00pm.________________ FOR SALE: !984 GMC conversion van, spun main bear­ ing, $1,000 OBO 616-795-4640. I hank > on CARD OF THANKS We want lo thank everyone for their thoughtful cards, flow­ ers and special support given us in the passing of our falhcr, L. Berkley McConnell. In sincere appreciation, Lynn A Emmalcne McConnell (Mirage Sale AUGUST 8 & 9,8 am-4pm 1168 Lynn Dr . Payne Lake, Middle­ ville. Kid's clothes, toys, bike, miscellaneous items._________ BARN SALE: Large selection. 9 til ? Aug. 7-8-9, 7065 Daven­ port Rd. Woodland._________ ESTATE AND YARD SALE Comer of M-37 and Parmalec east, Aug. 7,8 A 9,9-? Buldran son organ and music, 200 Lp records, lots of German music, college bands misc., lamps, chain, otlomann, mens medium shirts, lots of misc._________ GARAGE SALE: Thur. A Fri. 7th and 8th of August, 9am-6pm. 16208 S. Jefferson. Small safe, two kitchen chairs, and lots more. Also clean clothing. GARAGE SALE: Friday A Saturday, August 8th A 9th, 2752 Chippewa Trail, 8am-5 pm. Ra\me\\ Schurs BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. AU makes A models, over 30 years experience. Call 1-888-498-9137/616-948-9137 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, stump grinding, re son able rates, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson. 616-945-2545. PAINTING HOUSES, BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING,etc. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured Call Randson Hestcrly Painting and Tree. 616-945-2545 PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. NEWS REPORTER WANTED J-Ad Graphics has an opening for a news reporter for one of its publications, in the Lake Odessa. Woodland Sunfield and Clarksville areas We’re looking for someone who can write clear, concise feature stones and take good pictures, and for someone who is organized well enough to meet weekly deadlines m a timely mdnner Those interested should call David T Young, editor or Elaine Gilbert, assistant editor at (616) 945-9554 or write J-Ad Graphics. 1952 N Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. 49058 Please include a resume, clips, samples of writing or photography and employment history II.V.A.C. Service TechJInstallcr/InNtallcr Leadmen: Attention experienced residenti.il II V.A C (tciMHmel Me ymi iv;uly lit .uls.ince into the O'lnineii i.il .itul iiuluxifi.il nuirkel * Become invoked in .ill pli.ixt'x of ionmieiii.il .md indiixiri.il systems, includin' xLHc «»l the art controls rexi tumnix and super market refrigeration Quality Nir has new openings in our expanding Serxice Department I’lpinf and welding experience a plus Send your rrxiimr' lo: Quality Air Healing & Cooling .'.'95 Kraft \xc.. S.K.. (■rand llapklx. Ml 49512 \lln: Service General Manager GARDENER SEEKING WORK. 616-945-9712, ask for Mary II allied WANTED: Army or army styled tent 15x15 or larger. 948-9935 Mobile lloine\ ABANDONED REPO never lived in, will move if necessary 2 A 3 bedroom homes. Musi sell. Call 1-800 538-7870. \ al tonal \d\ $529 WEEKLY mailing company letters from home, many positions available, easy! 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Responsibilities include: cashiering, pricing of merchandise, re-stocking, assist­ ing and advising customers on merchandise selection, etc. Apply in person or send resume to: Steve Hayes c/o of Bobs Gun A Tackle, 2208 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings Ml 49058._________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl, Free­ port. Ml EOE_______________ JOB OPENING: Hastings Public Library support staff; 15 hours per week, afternoons A evenings; no benefits; duties include, shelving, opening mail, maintaining files, helping people find books, retrieving items from basement, use of computer. Must work well with people and with details; compu­ ter experience necessary; beg. salary $4.75. Apply: 121 S. Church Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 by August 16 LEGAL SECRETARY: Experience preferred. 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Please send resume tn AD tt541 c/o The Reminder P O Box 188 Hastings. Ml 4905R WANTED PART-TIME D1SHWASER. Apply at Coun­ ty Scat Restaurant 948-4042 tribulcd Nelson's behavior to "juvenile im­ pulses to impress his friends and peers as a lough guy * Maklcd asked the court lo follow the plea agreement imposing a jail sentence instead of prison because Nelson is young and still has a chance to turn his life around Nelson's attorney. William Doherty, said Nelson seems to have made "some additional level of maturity" since this offense. He added Nelson's family has always been supportive of him and he will med that support "as when he gets out he will be 18. with no job and three felony convictions." Fisher noted that ihe recommendation from the probation department was to send Nelson to prison. "There are two kinds of people in prison Mr Nelson." Fisher said, "predators and prey And I don't think if you go to prison vou'll be one of the predators." He sentenced Nelson to three years proba­ tion with 60 days in jail to be served con­ secutively .o his current sentence. He also ordered Nelson to be in his home between midnight and 6 a.m.. attend substance abuse counseling, complete his high school educa­ tion and not loiter in public places. Nelson pleaded guilty to escape from felony jail sentence. Habitual offender charges were dismissed. • Rick M. Wilson. 17. of Hastings, was sentenced to jail and probation after he pleaded guilty to second degree home inva­ sion and attempted uttenng and publishing. McDowell agreed with the judgment of lhe probation department that Wilson has had a hard life until now "However, he's not go­ ing to be able to use that as an excuse now that he's an adult." she said. She said Wilson had been honest and forthcoming about his mistake, but needs some guidance such as the Alternative Directions halfway house. McDowell said Wilson needed jail time as a deterrent though, and asked for 12 months in jail with a portion suspended so he could participate in Alternative Directions. Wilson s attorney. William Doherty, said Wilson has owned up 'o his mistakes. Do­ herty said he sees the recommended sentence as an "eye-opener" lo Wilson and asked lhe court to impose it. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Wilson. "I recognize the fact that you've had a tough life up until now, but now you're an adult and society expects you to follow the same rules the rest of us follow." He sentenced Wilson to three years proba­ tion. with six months in jail and credit for 39 days served. He ordered Wilson to pay $267 restitution, enroll in Alternative Direc­ tion after incarceration, attend substance abuse counseling and complete his high school education. • Eric D. Palmer. 19, of Hastings, was sentenced to jail and probation after pleading guilty lo a charge of attempted possession of stolen property in excess of $100. McDowell said Palmer "has already estab­ lished quite a lengthy criminal history for himself." mostly in South Carolina, and has been incarcerated a total of 13 months since becoming an adult. She said Palmer has failed to take previous incarcerations seri­ ously and that the plea agreement was made because Palmer now faces a parole violation in South Carolina. She asked the court to impose 12 months in jail. Palmer's attorney. William Doherty, said Palmer has been employed for three or four months, not long after he first arrived in Michigan. He said Palmer will be sent back to South Carolina to deal with his parole vi­ olation. Doherty suggested a sentence of three to six months would be more appropri­ ate Fisher sentenced Palmer to two years pro­ bation. with 90 days in jail and credit for 59 days served He also ordered Palmer to pay $525 in restitution. • Gregory L. Hull Jr., 18, of Hastings, was sentenced to probation and jail after pleading guilty to a charge of breaking and entering a building with intent. A charge of habitual offender second offense was dropped. McDowell said the probation officer is adamant that the plea agreement of a threemonth jail cap is not appropriate. She asked lhe court to follow the plea agreement, but said she had wanted Hull to know she gave him lhe benefit of the doubt in a previous sentence. She added the Hull's attitude toward the probation officer was poor and flippant and he displayed no remorse for his actions. "For Mr. Hull's sake." McDowell said, "he's proven me wrong once before and I hope he doesn't do so again." Hull's attorney. Timothy Tromp. said in Hull's opinion the probation officer, "copped an attitude with him. so he copped an atti­ tude back " He added the plea agreement was not a glorious deal given to Hull saying, "it's not that he's getting a free BAE." Tromp said Hull realizes he can either get his act straightened out or get himself into trouble again "and come back here on a quick stop to prison " Fisher said he would follow lhe plea agreement. He sentenced Hull to three years probation, with 90 days in jail and credit for 46 days served. He also ordered Hull to pay costs of $500 and restitution of $620. attend mental health or substance abuse counseling and be in his residence between midnight and 6 am • Jason Haskin. guilty to violating ing or consuming scheduled for Aug 21. of Hastings, pleaded his probation by possess­ alcohol Sentencing was 14. • Bruce Frohreip. of Middleville, pleaded no contest to a charge of fourth-degree crim­ inal sexual conduct In exchange for his plea, prosecutors will recommend two years pro­ bation with no jail time and not pursue a pending second-degree criminal sexual con­ duct charge Sentencing was scheduled for Aug. 28 • Robert J Pluchinsky. 24. of Nashville, was sentenced to jail and probation for crim­ inal sexual conduct In imposing sentence. Fisher told Pluchinsky. "When a woman says 'no', she means no' and someone who thinks other­ wise proceeds so at their own risk." He sentenced Pluchinsky to five years probation, with 12 months in jail and credit for one day served. He was also ordered to pay $500 in costs, $150 in forensic fund fees, restitution to be determined at a later date and a probation oversight fee He was also ordered to attend mental health counsel­ ing. American Heart MFA Association.^^ A Call to Arms: Check Blood Pressure. • Scott A. Rice. 37. of Nashville, was scheduled for a Sept. 8 trial. He is charged with third degree child abuse and illegal en­ try Have a story idea? Call us at 945-9554 Police Beat: One charged in break-in attempt BARRY TOWNSHIP — A Delton man has been charged in an attempted Aug. 3 break­ in of the Felpausch store in Delton. Barry Township Police said Edward M. Haynes Jr., 34. and a second person were found in back of Felpausch by a Prairieville Township officer assisting on a suspicious vehicle report. Haynes and the second person fled on foot and the Prairieville officer discovered that a vent had been removed from lhe back of the store. A hydraulic jack had been placed into the opening but not extended very far. police said, suggesting the suspects had not been there long A K-9 unit from the Michigan State Police post in Wayland tracked Haynes into a swampy area near Crooked Lake, while a perimeter was manned by officers from Barry Township. Prairieville Township and the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Haynes has been charged by prosecutors with breaking and entering. Police are still looking for lhe second suspect, who is described as a white male, about 5*10" and 250 pounds, with a possible first name of "Rod." Police encourage anyone with information to call the Barry Township Police at 616-623-5512, or Silent Observer at I-8OO-31O9031 Church break-in being investigated CARLTON TOWNSHIP — The Barry County Sheriffs Detective Bureau is investigating a July 29 break-in of lhe Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church on Vedder Road. Sheriffs deputies said a church member found the back door had been pried open. Deputies believe the burglars enter through back door, using some type of prying instrument lo force the dead bolt lock off lhe door. Deputies said two microphones and two 25-fool cords were taken, along with a double­ cassette recorder and a double-cassette portable boom box with an attached carrier for cassette tapes. Hair styling supplies stolen from truck HASTINGS — The Hastings Police Department investigated a July 26 theft of hair styling supplies from a truck parked in the K mart parking lot. Police said lhe victim told them she left the truck unlocked as she went into K mart between 3:30 and 4 p.m. in the afternoon. She said lhe supplies were in a semi-clear plastic container left sitting on the floor of the truck. She added the window had been left down Taken were (wo pairs of stainless steel scissors, two pairs of electric hair clippers, a feathering razor, thinning shears and combs and brushes. Total value was about $900. Two injured at garage sale RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Two people at an Aug. I garage sale on Quimby Road suffered minor injuries after they were hit by car that suffered brake failure Michigan Slate Police troopers said Patricia S. Ryan. 24. of Hastings, was backing the car through lhe lawn to drop off some items for the sale. Ryan told troopers her brakes failed and the pedal simply went to the floor. Troopers said Elizabeth L. McDonald. 64. of Hastings, told them she was dragged underneath the vehicle. Christopher L.C. Patrick. 13. of Nashville, said he was hit in the shoulder and knocked to the ground. Troopers said both were taken by Lansing Mercy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. Ryan and her passenger. Gretchen L. Priesman. 18. of Nashville, were not injured. Troopers said they found a ruptured brake line on the dnver's side of Ryan's car. consistent with her statement. They added that when the brake pedal was pressed down, fluid could be seen spurting from the rupture. Drunk driving charge sought THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are requesting a charge of third offense drunk driving against a 32-year-old Caledonia man after he was stopped by Barry County Sheriffs deputies July 26. Deputies said they were on 108th Street near M-37 when a vehicle being driven in the opposite direction by lhe man crossed the center line. Deputies said lhe driver crossed over so far that they thought they were going to have a traffic accident. When deputies stopped the man. they said he had a strong odor of intoxicants and very bloodshot and watery eyes. They said when he was out of his vehicle, he was swaying back and forth. A preliminary breath lest registered a .17 blood alcohol level. A .10 blood alcohol level is considered drunk driving. Three injured in Saturday accident MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP — Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident Aug. 2 on M-66 near Dowling Road. Michigan Stale Police troopers said Deborah K. Morgan. 48. of Dowling, was attempting to make a left tum from north bound M-66 onto west bound Dowling Road. A vehicle driven by Charles T. Pnmm. 42. of Nashville, attempted to pass Morgan and hit her Primm told troopers he did not see a tum signal on Morgan's car. but she told troopers the signal was on. Primm. Morgan and Morgan's passenger. Lloyd H. Simmons. 52. of Dowling, were transported by Nashville Ambulance lo Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released Primm was cited for improper passing Morgan was cited for making an imprope: left turn Troopers believe alcohol was a factor in the accident Five departments fight pole barn fire BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — Five area fire departments responded lo a fire Aug. 3 that destroyed a pole bam al the Clarancc Cairns farm on 3801 Ickes Road, north of Lawrence Road Hastings fire lighters were on scene for about 2-1/2 hours and received aid from Nashville. Johnstown Township. Hickory Comers and Delton fire departments. Hastings fire officials said the 40-foot by 80-fool bam was totally destroyed, including 60 large round bales of hay and an overhead conveyor belt system The fire is believed to have been caused by spontaneous combustion � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-08-14.pdf 2d9b3ed8c1b29f12db539af35bac0e91 PDF Text Text Townships closer to sewer/water authority Barry & Allegan vs. gypsy moths! See Page 5 See Page 2 . Hastings golfer has FOAC fun See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ......... HASIDS M Hastings VOLUME 144, NO. 33 ANNER THURSDAY, August 14. 1997 PRICE 50* City council holds off on Wal-Mart request by Jason Carr Staff Writer Hastings City Council members learned Monday night that Wal-Mart is offering to pay up to $10,000 for a facilitator to help the city and neighboring townships reach an agreement to extend water and sewer utilities to its proposed Rutland Township location. In an Aug. 5 letter to City Manager Howard Penrod. attorney Bruce Gee said in exchange for the payment by Wai-Man. the discount retail chain wants an interim agreement to provide utilities to the Wal­ Mart site reached no later than Friday. Aug. 15. In a phone interview Wednesday. Gee. who represents Wal-Mart, said Wal-Mart wants an agreement as quickly as possible because it has received site plan approval and wants to begin construction. He said he thinks a comprehensive agreement will be difficult to reach. "1 think they do need an agreement. They agree with that — both the city and the townships — because an agreement isn't go­ ing to just benefit Wal-Mart. It will benefit everyone." Wal-Mart is prepared to put in a well and package treatment plant — which would cost the company less money — if thv city and townships cannot reach an agreement. Gee added. However, if water services cannot be extended because of a fight between the city and townships it would not be in the best in­ terest of both groups, he said Wal-Mart be- See WAL-MART, continued pg. 2 Hunting among excused absences at Delton High by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Delton-Kellogg School Board has ap­ proved a new student handbook that adds a provision for a five-day family leave to the high school's attendance policy. The family leave provision allows stu­ dents to do such things as go deer hunting in the fall or take time out from school to take a family vacation, according to high school principal Paul Blacken. Last year, 'he high school instituted a stricter attendance policy, requiring that stu­ dents missing more than six days per semester appear before an appeals board to explain their absenses. If absences were not excused by the appeals board, the student lost credit for the clashes he missed. At the end of the year, the new policy was examined by a group of teachers, parents, students, and administrators. Blacken said statistics indicated that "there were some real significant decreases in absences." but fami­ lies "felt that their hands were tied" if they wanted to lake studen.s out of school for special family activities. So the group settled on the family leave policy. The new handbook also streamlines the at­ tendance policy appeals process The district will administratively handle simple appeals, rather than having students go before the ap­ peals board. Simple appeals would be for such things as absences due to medical rea­ sons. attendance at funerals, or court appear­ ances. Rather than appearing before the board, the student will have to show docu­ mentation such as a doctor’s note to a teacher and administrator. Blacken said dealing with such absenses administratively wilt signifi­ cant reduce the number of cases that have to go before the appeals board and will simplify the appeals process. Also in the new handbook is notification to students and parents that between four and six dog searches will be conducted on school grounds this coming year for drugs and other contraband. The visits will consist of unan­ nounced searches of lockers and parking lots. The use of dogs to deter drug use on school property was instituted as the result of a rec­ ommendation by a school-wide task force made up of administrators, students, parents, and the state police. The task force is also considering recom­ mending that a person be hired to monitor the parking lot areas, both to deter drug use and enforce the district's closed campus pol­ icy. Blacken said. in other action at Monday's school board meeting, the board increased school lunch prices from 70 cents to 90 cents for break­ fast. from 95 cents to $1.25 for elementary school lunches, and from $1 to $1.30 for middle school and high school lunches. School Superintendent Marsha Wells said the increases were necessary because "the cost of food has gone up considerably over See HUNTING, continued pg. 14 Delton celebrates Founder’s Weekend Fortune smiled with dry weather on Delton's annual Founders Weekend parade Saturday, presided over by grand marshals Chuck and Donna Monica. I Drumming up school spirit! Snare drummers (from left) Heather Rose, Doug Sarver and Toni Myers are pictured with the Hastings High School Band Color guard during band camp last •week, held at Ebersole Environmental Education and Conference Center near Gun Lake. Students were preparing for their first appearance during half-time at the Sept. 5 HHS football game. For more photos of band camp, see inside. Sheriff’s Dept, to experiment with civilian process server by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor An additional Barry County Sheriffs deputy will soon be patrolling county roads, rather than spending eight hours a day serv­ ing legal paperwork to citizens. County Sheriff Steve DeBoer was given a green light by the County Board of Com­ missioners Tuesday to proceed with hiring a temporary non-union civilian to handle civil process duties. That approval hinges on a review of the deputies' contract by County Administrator Michael Brown, the county's attorney and the local deputies' union, which is affiliated with the Police Officers Association of Michigan, to ensure that the change is not a contract violation. The full time civilian position will be funded primarily with a federal Cops More grant. The intent of the grant is to free up more police officers for law enforcement du­ ties. "1 think this (grant) is a good way for us to experiment as to whether or not we would be able to get out of the business of civil process." DeBoer said. "A lot of counties arc getting out of the business of having police officers de civil processing." DeBoer said, noting that Kent and Calhoun counties are now contracting the service through a firm. He defines civil process duties as serving legal paperwork that has been filed in the court system, such as eviction notices, di­ vorce notifications, landlord/tenant sum­ mons and complaints, writs of restitution, posting for mortgage sales, small claims, demand for possession, garnishments and persona) proteaion orders. With the except jn of very few duties, such as a mortgage sale, a police officer isn't required. DeBoer said. The proposed civilian civil process server will perform the duties that do not require an officer's presence, DeBoer said. Traditionally, for many years, it has been a responsibility of the sheriff to see that the civil processing work is done. DeBoer said he discussed the proposed switch from a deputy to a civilian civil pro­ cess server with County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher and that Fisher had no problem with trying the experiment. Most of the legal paperwork that needs to be served comes from circuit court. DeBoer said. The change will result in an anticipated savings of 1.824 hours of a deputy's lime that will be dedicated to community policing activities rather than civil processing, he said. Those hours amount to "a full time equivalent." Total cost of the civilian position will be $24,587. including $16,161 in wages for one year and $8,426 for fringe benefits. Of that amount, the Cops More grant will pay 75 percent ($18,440) and the Sheriff's budget will cover the remaining 25 percent ($6,147). The board voted 5-3 to allow the sheriff to See CIVILIAN, continued pg. 6 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 14. 1997 WAL-MART, from page 1 licxe> Penrod told council members lhai he un­ derstands Wai-Mari s comments "and appre­ ciate their need lor services as quick as pos­ sible. but I think it s m the city’s best inter­ est not to extend utilities until we have a sen ice agreement Gee addressed council members and said the Wal-Mart proposal is designed to encour­ age the city and Rutland and Hastings town­ ships to work together "Wai Marts willing to put their money where their mouth is in this instance." he said I really belies c this community is go­ ing to miss an opportunity it we can t get an agreement between the city and the town­ ships in the interim ' Gee added that Family Court Judge Richard Shaw has expressed a willingness to act as a facilitator Hex fab product lon/plani engineering man­ ager Daniel Piechnik supported Wal-Mart’s eflorts. saying Flexfab has had recent prob­ lems with wells that forced the plant to go to bottled waler tor a period of time He said News Briefs “Sense of History” at Charlton Park set Visitors will be able to touch, taste, hear, smell and sec life in a Michigan village of the 1890s dunng a new event at Charlton Park Saturday. Aug. 16. called ".Sense of History." The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p m Admission is $4 for adults 16 and over and $2 for children 5-15 years old. Children four years and younger arc free. Events include story-telling, hair cuts for 25 cents, a guided tour of Michigan's culinary heritage, tides in a "surrey with a fringe on top.” dance instruction. Victorian parlour entertainment, band concerts using old­ time instruments, a collection of toy magic lanterns, and more. For more information, call 945-3775. Magic Lantern show kicks off event 1890s theater will be recreated at Cen­ tral Auditorium in Hastings Friday evening. Aug. 15. when the American Magic-Lantern Theater presents an "Old­ time. Fun-time Magic-Lantern Show Show time is 8 pm. The presentation will kick off Charlton Park's "Sense of History " event the following day. and is a fund-raiser for the Chariton Park vol­ unteers who support various projects at Charlton Park. Tickets arc $5 for those 13 years and older and S3 for children 5-12. They can be obtained al the door beginning at 7 p m or from the Charlton Park Mu­ seum office Wilderness Survival class at KCC Kellogg Community College is offer­ ing a wilderness survival class at both the Battle Creek and Hastings campuses The Fchscnfcld Center Class tn Barry County will be held Mondays from 5 30 to 8 30 p m Aug 25 through Sept 29 In addition, both Hastings and Battle Creek classes include a weekend field top to Yankee Springs State Game Area Call 948­ 9500 in Barry County for registration information For specific class information, call Dale Rohde at (616) 965 3931. Ext 2533 Master gardener classes offered MSU Cooperative Extension will of­ fer "Michigan Master Gardener" classes again this fall »>n Tuesdays from Aug. 26 to Nov 18 at th. Courts and Law Building in Hastings Classes arc from b to 10 pm in the community room across from the Barry Country Cooperative Extension offices ( ost is $165. including a $25 non-re­ fundable application fee I he course provides an overview of ma|or horticultural subjects in a class­ room setting, presented by county ex­ tension agents, specialists from MSU and l«Kal gardening experts Bluegrass, country music featured An evening of music by the group Bluegrass Fever and country music singer Ron Hutchins will be featured at the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 p m tonight (Thursday. Aug 14> at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings Arby s is located at 911 W State St Scaling is available on a first-come, first-served basis Coming next to the showcase Sept 4 will be the bluegrass group Overdrive and I he Holiness Gospel Singers putting in a new well probably will cost the company more than to run waler to the plant from Cook Road When I asked for help from local officials — the city and the township — I fell like I got the stonewall." he said Flexfab is currently served by city sewer services, but Piechnik said in addition to paying double rales on sewer, that he has to maintain the sewer lift station Penrod emphasized that the city cannot ex­ tend sewer and water without an agreement He said normally a city would require annex ation of township land to provide utilities, but Hastings has expressed to the townships that it would not demand annexation "We do require a fair payment or tax shar­ ing to pay for growth on our borders at our expense." he cautioned City taxpayers do not benefit by extendtmg utilities that allow the townships to grow at the city’s expense. Penrod added. He said he agreed utilities should not be pro­ vided one customer al a time and that he wanted to pul together a comprehensive agreement that customers would abide by. Penrod said he had no problems appoint- ing a facilitator "The meeting we had three weeks ago. I don't think is very productive in having gov­ ernment officials posturing and finger-point­ ing and I'm not singling out the townships because the city has some strong feelings in this regard Council member Joe Bleam said he thought Shaw should sit in on meetings be­ fore being asked to serve as a facilitator, "so he can sec the full gamut of issues " Penrod added he thought Shaw would be a good choice, but other names could be sug­ gested. He added that it's clear now what the city and (ownships think about the issue "I think the city's gone as far as it can go with a middle of the mad approach." lie said. Council member David Jaspcrsc also criti­ cized Wal-Mart for its request to have an agreement completed in such a short period of time "It’s been rezoned since May." Jaspcrsc pointed out. asking why Wal-Mart didn't be­ gin trying to set up an agreement earlier. "The problem we have is. when it becomes a crisis it's up to the city to solve it It was a crisis with Hcxfab. it was a crisis with the school and now it's a crisis with Wal-Mart " Delton blood drive is scheduled Aug. 25 Penrod added that Rutland Township never responded to city offers or letters from Hexfab when it was looking for city water, until after the agreement about Star Elementary was reached with Hastings Township "1 don't agree that it’s a crisis for the city of Hastings, nor should it be pressured by anyone to make it a crisis for the city.” Pen­ rod said He suggested that the city and townships could perhaps write down three or four names (for a prospective facilitator), (hen scratch off names from each other's The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross wi.i conduct a blood drive al Delton’s St. Ambrose Church Monday. Aug. 25. from I to 7 p m Those who arc at least 17 years old. weigh at least 110 pounds and arc tn reasonably good health arc eligible to donate. Hickory Corners reunion is Aug. 16 Hickory Corners will have a "Coming Home" reunion with a pig roast at I p.m. Saturday. Aug. 16. to celebrate getting together with old friends and neighbors. There will be an old-timers' baseball game at 3 p.m.. featuring the over 40 against the under 40. There also will be children's games, a three-legged race, a duck pond. etc. People attending are asked to bring their own beverage, a dish to pass, lawn chairs, old pictures and memories. Sunfield Farmers Picnic Aug. 14-17 The 105th Sunfield Farmers Picnic will take place Aug. 14-17. kicking off lists. Council members were generally in agreement that if a facilitator is brought in. that the cost should be paid for equally be­ tween the city and Rutland and Hastings townships. Council member Harold Hawkins said he believed was time to bring in another per­ son. but Jaspcrsc said that outside person would have to keep everyone on the issues and not let them gel sidetracked Council chose not to put together an in­ terim agreement and insTead approved trying to set up another meeting with the town­ ships with an agenda to try Io reach an agreement. In a Wednesday phone interview. Hastings Charter Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttcnden said Hastings Township favors bnnging in a facilitator. "If it's the right person, we're all for it." She said while the Hastings Charter Township Board hasn’t discussed who the fa­ cilitator should be. She thinks Shaw would be "an excellent choice." Cruttcnden also suggested Rich Pierson, manager of the Southwest Barry and Gull Lake sewer authorities, as someone with ex­ perience in these types of negotiations Cruttcnden added she doesn't see any differ­ ence between Wal-Mart and Star Elementary. "I don't sec why Wal-Mart can't have the same agreement as Star Elementary until the city nails down what their policy is going to be," she said. "They already have a policy and an ordinance that users outside the city pay double (he rales " Cruttcnden agreed that a comprehensive agreement should be in place before proceed­ ing on a sewer line from the city to the Michigan Department of Transportation building on M-79 Penrod said Wednesday he didn't think it was prudent to give Wal-Mart an interim agreement "There’s no way for us to back­ track and deal with them appropriately alter the fact “ He added (hat a comprehensive agreement would determine where and what type of growth would lake place and consider what kind ot infrastructure would be needed "We could put one level of services in now. only to find later on the needs are greater and we have to replace pipes. Thai's expensive and I think it s imperative to plan for the future and for a fairly long-term pe­ riod as well as for the short-term. There should also he a plan in place so that we can work toward the plan and build parts of that plan as we go." Penrod added. "Frankly I find it embarrass­ ing to be negotiating each individual agree­ ment with the townships. Customers have to wait for something that could be done right away and I'm sure the townships feel the same way in some aspects." He said the school was a unique situation in that it is a government entity that doesn't have to pay taxes to other governments "That's one reason why we were able to ex­ tend services to the school easier." Rutland Township Supervisor Bob Ed­ wards said in a Wednesday afternoon phone interview that the township would be con­ sidering Wal-Mart's request at its Wednesday night meeting. While the board would learn more then, he said, "the proposal to me looks like a good attempt. It's a nice offet for someone to put that kind of money up." Edwards also said he had not heard of the idea of Shaw acting as a facilitator and would have to know more before making a deci­ sion. "I have no objection with the individual. I know Judge Shaw and I respect him. but it would depend what kind of guidelines we set up." Edwards contends that the Wal-Mart and Flexfab requests are already covered under a 30-ycar agreement signed in 1992 that al­ lowed Rutland Township to purchase capac­ ity in the city water and sewer systems of an average of 100,000 gallons per day over 30 days. Gee said Wal-Mart would probably not be using more than 4.000 gallons per day and Edwards said Rutland has not yet ex­ ceeded 20.000 gallons per day. "There's no need to monkey around with us going to inc city and asking please, please can we have this development."* he said. "Il wastes time and money. It's a 30­ year contract that's been negotiated and agreed to. There's a time when talk is gone, time is going by and people need services and we re quickly approaching that time.” Edwards also cautioned that it is possible surrounding townships could look at options other than using city services. "If the city is going to use utilities for leverage, then you're going to find the surrounding town­ ships not wanting to deal with the city. There's no need for us to negotiate each and every (request]. If the city thinks we ll hayc to do (hat every lime, then they're not going to have any parties interested " In other business Monday the Cits Coun­ cil: • Tabled consideration of a letter from County Administrator Michael Brown re­ garding the sale of City Hall to the county because of a need to review some changes made by county and city attorneys. City At­ torney Stephanie Fekkes said the majority of changes arc technical in nature, but two — a change in the terms of title insurance and rent to be paid by the city, if it can't move out of the building on time — need to be acted on by council. • Referred a request by Barry County Ser­ vices Company to lay fiber optic cable in the city’s right-of-ways to Penrod and Fekkes. Barry County Services wants to join with Barry County. Hastings Public Schools. Kellogg Community College arid possibly others to develop a fiber optic cable service. • Received without discussion a letter from Amcncabie. regarding removal of the "NoS; talgia" channel and why its removal would not result in a reduction of cable rales ■ • Received without discussion a letter front the Department of Natural Resources inform­ ing the city that a grant application for the Hastings Riverwalk was denied in the first round of this year's funding. The city’s ap­ plication will automatically be carried to the second round. The DNR only approved 30 bf 195 acquisition and development applica­ tions it received in the first round. • Approved a resolution supporting a grant application by the Barry Intermediate School District to provide job training for Vikiog Corp, employees. The grant is part of the Community Development Block Grant and would be administered by the city's Eco­ nomic Development Director Joseph Rahn through the 1SD. The total grant would be between $ 160.000-S200.000 and the city would receive an $8,000-$ 10,000 administra­ tive fee. Barry ISD Superintendent Tom Mohler told council the grant would serve 233 Viking employees, with 30 of them to be new hires. • Approved a bid of $219,609.75 for Divi­ sion A grading and excavating for utilities at the Hastings Industrial Park to James L. Milbocker. Inc. A bid of $122,400 by Wingspread Inc. for Division B grading and excavating was tabled to allow engineers McNamee. Porter and Seeley to complete a reference check. • Approved a custodian contract of $365 per week with Don Porter for maintenance of City Hall until June 30, 1998. • Approved a request from King's Music Center to take up five parking spots on Saturday to allow a display trailer with John Andretti's race car. • Heard Penrod remind council that new City Hall office hours of 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. began Monday. tonight (Thursday) with ballgames, a re­ ception for Sunfield Farmers Picnic Grand Marshals Barb and George Farman and opening ceremonies. Activities get under way at 10 a.m. Friday with open class crafts judging and open class exhibits from noon to 6 p.m. Also included for the day will be a chicken barbecue, arts and crafts show, ballgames and the Puff the Dragon pedal pull, firemen's bingo and the Prince and Princess contest at 7:15 p.m. Enter­ tainment features the Nashville Strings and the Com Cob Cloggcrs. A pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m at the Community Room on Main Street will kick off Saturday activities. Ballgames resume at 8 a.m and the SPY’s threc-on-threc basketball tourna­ ment starts at 9. Craft and commercial booths open al 10 a.m. The GAR Hall is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. except dunng the parade, which starts at noon. After the parade. Circus Clown Alley 155 will take place. Horseshoes and the antique tractor pull will be held after the parade, along with the firemen’s bingo. Also on Saturday afternoon will be 4-H Cake Walk, a frog jumping contest and Ming the Magnificent Magician. A memorial and dedication ceremony in the park will honor Marilyn VanBu­ ren at 3:30 p m The Lions Ox Roast will start at 5 p.m followed by the va­ riety show at 7 30 and fireworks at 10 pm On Sunday , a community church service will be held at 11 a.m in (he tent at the park Monthly prayer meetings start Sept. 4 Beginning Sept 4 and continuing on the first Thursday of each month, a "Prayer Warriors Pow Wow" will be held from 12:15-12:45 p.m. al First United Methodist Church, located on Green Street in Hastings Organizer Joyce Kelly said the prayer sessions will be "for individual and corporate revival" and directed by those who gather at the church for "30 minutes of priority prayer " An investment for the future... Construction on the new MainStreet Savings Bank on State Street across from Kmart, is going very well, according to the bank's president and chief executive Todd Harding Currently construction workers are finishing up the decking on the second story and finalizing the preliminary labor. In the next week to 10 days masonry work will begin. Harding anticipates completion of the building around Feb. 1. Congratulations to Steve and Patti Baldrv (Clark) »»t Middleville will celebrate their 25th Anniversary er. 9 with .i Pig Roast/Open House August 16th ar 2 p.m. at 10695 Ftnkbeiner Rd . Middleville Their children .ire ► Josh and Stacie V; Baldrv. Beth. Quinn and grandchild R"K" y Beverly Bryant q/ who was nominated Employee of the Quarter at the Hastings Home. Your (•$ dependability, loyalty and love for the -£>. people is very much appreciated. * -3 2 > 3 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 14, 1997 — Page 3 Band camp prepares students for marching season by Mary Warner Megan Baker, a member of the color guard, waits for the signal to begin. Staff Writer Members of lhe Hastings High School Band were probably hearing "Okay, let’s do it over again" in their sleep last weekend after spending Monday through Friday at band camp practicing for their fall marching season. Students were preparing for their first appearance dunng halftime al the September 5 home football game The season show this year is The Music of Queen.’ according to band director Joe LaJoye. Band camp is a necessary prelude to halftime performances. LaJoye said. "When we’re all together for a week, it gives us a chance to gel a lol of work done .•» a short penod of time." Practices lasted until 9 p.m. at night, but breaks provided students an opportunity to relax and occasionally go swimming. Thursday night, nand members put on skits, and afterward had a dance The camp was held at Ebersole Environmental Education and Conference Center near Gun Lake, which has been the site of summer band practices for Hastings since 1985. Band members form an arc. which is one of the formations in the ‘Music of Queen' show band members are practicing. Becky Carr, playing four drums called the quads, is pictured with tuba players Rex Foreman (left) and John Forbes. Band members filled a field behind Ebersole Center during rehearsals. Drum major/f'eld commander Jeremiah Johnson directs band members. On the scaffolding at rear is Steven Suddeth. a member of the Ebersole instructional staff, and associate HHS band director Joan Schroeder. Will (Chuckie) Bouwer practices with his saxaphone. A portion of the color guard hefts their flags skyward. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 14. 1997 EETTEES...firm FINANCIAL FOCUS Give children a present for the future Article 5 Do you recall last year’s hot gift for kids.’ Ticklc-Mc Elmo dolls! There were stones of employees being fired for hiding Elmos to buy for their own kids. A New York crime family allegedly forced a store to open after hours to buy its entire stock of Elmos I wonder how many kids still tickle their Elmos There is a gift, however, that children will thank you tor years from now It’s a gift of common stocks or mutual funds A $5,000 gift for a 3-year-old child could grow to $20.(MX) in 15 years, assuming a 10 percent annual average growth rate. Add SI00 a month for those 15 years, and the balance could grow to $63,000. Now there's a gift that will tickle any kid. young or old. Accumulating dollars is only part of the pic­ ture With a gift of stocks or mutual funds, you pas*, along values and good habits. Nebulous terms such as "mutual funds" and "common stock**' take on meaning and im­ portance when a child learns about investing Some years ago a mutual fund's annual report told a story about grandparents who in­ troduced their two grandchildren to investing Grandma and Grandpa had just bought some mutual fund shares for the children ‘What's a mutual fund?" asked Andrea Grandpa explained that Andrea was now a part-owner of many different businesses. Folks invest their money in the fund, and the fund buys the stocks of companies it thinks are good businesses If ’he companies do well, and their slocks go up. the fund shares are worth more ‘ Someday. this could help put you through college." Grandma added. Grandpa went on to tell the children how the value of the shares changes almost every day. depending on how well their stocks do. He showed them how to find the price in the daily newspaper, under "Mutual Funds" on the financial page He circled their fund with a red pencil "What companies do I own. Grandpa’" Andrea asked "One is the company that puts out this newspaper, he answered Grandma picked up a box ul cereal the children were sharing tor breakfast "And die company that makes this cereal." she said "Also, the company that makes my refrigerator, oven and coffee machine You own a pan of all these com­ panies through your mutual fund " Brad Andrew Gee. Hastings and Julie Leigh Worth. Hastings Kevin Michael Scott. Hickory Comers and Kerry Lyn Thurman. Bellevue Donald Scott Apsey. Middleville and Amy Lynn Weaver. Middleville. Michael Wayne Campbell. Dowling and Theresa Mane Holwerda. Dowling Brian Richard Medendorp. Bradley and Sharon Jean Post. Middleville. Jeffrey Frednc Stout. Hastings and Cheryl Lee Lovejoy. Hastings. Robert Aubrey Murray. Hastings and Christine S Rogers. Hastings. Donald Edward Burton. Nashville and Angela Beatrice Olin. Nashville Christopher Graham Farwell. Delton and Amic Faith Stevens. Delton. Bradley Lawrence Knobloch. Delton and Ernilie Jo Bagley. Delton Steven Ray Hausc. Hastings and Katie Jean 'Wenger. Hastings Matthew David Mace. Nashville and Lisa Mane Metzger. Kalamazoo. Moms Jo Kidder. Middleville and Denise Michelle Chandler. Middleville. H astingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Hany County Since 1856 owned and/or controlled by another The word has also come to mean, one who gives himsell to the will ol another person or thing Hence, we have the bondage or control of other people, such as government, parents, schools, spouse, boss, religion. Christ, etc There is also the bondage or control of things, such as handcuffs, jail, shackcis. electronic tethers, alcohol, nicotine, drugs, wrong nghl. marriage, diets, hooks. Bible, etc May I (we?J draw some conclusions'.’ We arc not slaves of our environment, cir­ cumstances. peer pressures, community, friends, relatives, substances, ethics, morals, religion, etc. We arc slaves of our choices of who or what controls each of us. To "just say no" is not To the editor: As the day progres cd. the children learned that the car Grandpa drove, the fuel that powered it. the fast-food franchise where they lunched, the clothes they wore and the depart­ ment store they visited were all parts of com­ panies they owned through their mutual fund Grandma and Grandpa brought investments to life for the children After all. if they liked the products enough to use them, didn't it also make good sense to invest in them'.’ Think about this story the next time you head to the toy store for a gift. Wouldn’t it be better to steer toward your financial professional? - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are fru.n the pre­ vious week 40’/. AT&T + 2’/. Ameritech 68”/,. + 1’/. 44'/. —’/.. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 36’/i. -7. CMS Energy 35’/. -’/.. 60”/.. -77. Coca Cola 18Mfe -’lx 0 & N Financial —— 94’/.. Dow Chemical Exxon 62'7 —1 Family Dollar 21’/. -27.. + 3’/. First Financial Bancorp 43’/? 407.. -’/. Ford 60’/. General Motors —2’/.. + 4’/. Hastings Mfg. 31’/» 1037,. -37. IBM 59'’/.. + 1’/. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 577,. -3”/.. — 11'fc Kmart 96’/.. -”/>. Kellogg Company -17. McDonald’s 51’/. 61’/.. -27. Sears 10’/. —7. Simpson Industries + ’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 18 77. —1 Spartan Motors 51 —2 TCF Financial Upjohn -1”/.. 357>« 327.05 + 6.40 Gold Silver 4.45 + .10 Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 7960.84 -226 70 Volume 499,000,000 We seek input on the public’s opinion on local, area and national issues. Share your thoughts on various topics with your neighbors. Send Your Letters to: The Hastings Banner P.O. Bex B Hastings. Ml 49058 A teacher asked a five year old boy his name on the first day ot school and he replied. “No Johnny " So lite appears to many as a Cb.'.tinual barrage of "don't do that' No’. No* No'' Now. don't jump to a conclusion that negatives are not necessary or arc all wrong, as some have advocated to their utter horror and regret later • Let me be a bn philosophical by staling every effect has its sufficient cause I challenge anyone to prove other* isc Why do we people, do what we do’ There must be a sufficient cause May I suggest, we are all slaves, bond slaves. (Now I did not originate that concept I A slave is one w ho is enough. Who or what you say. “yes." to. is what determines your tomorrow, your future, your destiny. Today docs make a difference tomorrow' "Do you mH know that to whom your pre- ’ sent yourselves slaves to obey, you arc that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sm to death, or of obedience to righteousness?” (Right-wisc-ness). Romans 6 16 NKJV. Please let’s notify the judges in our courts of these two facts and the counselors, etc What’s wrong with Jesus Christ? And Hi* righteousness (nght-wise-ness). rightness? Ho loves His enemies, enough to die for them. Why not say "yes" to Jesus? Rus Sarver. Hastings Thanks for car racing news never do anything to hurt or degrade our sponsors Recently, we witnessed one of the other drivers (who is NOT from Barry County) in the grandstands with the spectators between races telling them how terrible one of the sponsors is. This is a terrible thing for a race car driver to say. especially when this sponsor he was badmouthing was one that was a major sponsor for his very own race car In the rac­ ing world, this type of behavior is forbidden and very unsportsmanlike and is not accepted by any of our drivers. All that this behavior seemed to have ac­ complished was to convince that sponsor (who is so good to all of us) not to sponsor any more To the editor: We. the undersigned Barry County race car drivers, who race at Kalamazoo Speedway, would like to take the time to let the Hastings Banner know how much we appreciate the coverage you nave given our sport in your newspaper You are responsible for bringing the sport back to the public, and we are very proud of you. We are all sponsored by local businesses and are very proud of our sponsors, and we support their business whenever possible, as well as encourage our friends and associates to do the same Our sponsors arc the life blood of our racing program and we are ex­ tremely thankful to have them We would race cars for the next season Tiu* p.uves that one bad person can really do harm for all the honest and thankful people. We just want the Hastings Banner and our precious sponsors from Hastings and surroun- . ding local communities to know that we really . appreciate our sponsors, and there is absolute- . ly no way that we will endorse the feelings of this uncaring and ungrateful driver. Once again thank you for putting Stock Car Racing back before the public’s eyes. We commend you. Brad Shellenbager <97' Bnan Bergakker <49. Gabe High <71. Steve Carter <33. Ron Finkbeiner <58. BrandonLyons <21. and John Termeer <25. •’ Death with Dignity threatens disabled and ill people To the editor: However, several groups we work with are directly affected by this proposal, and it might be valuable (or you to speak with one of them before you "sign." Contact Patricia McDonald, president. Michigan Chapter of the MS Society. (810) 350-0020. Bob Liston, slate spokesperson. Not Dead Yet!. (313) 662-1256. Sue Homanrt. ex­ ecutive director of Michigan Hospice Organiza­ tion. (517) 886-6667. or you may contact your So. the "Death With Dignity" petition distributed by supporters of assisted suicide has reached our town of Hastings Organized under the name of Menan’s Friends, their honorary co-chairs include former Governor William Millixcn and wife. Helen; former mayor of Detroit. Coleman Young. Doug Fraser, retired president of UAW; C. Patrick Babcock, former director of the Michigan Department of Mental Health; along with other leading citizens, including current and former members of our state House of Representatives. Surprised'* These arc the same people that have supported abortion on demand for years! Let’s look at this petition Read the bill Go through the 8-point legal terminology in the Fine print. Know what you are signing. Granted, you may have to stay at the petition gatherer's house for an hour, as this is 11 pages of 8-point print, hut they wouldn’t want you to sign something you didn't understand, would they? The bill is discrminatory. It is life-threatening for people on the fringe — the disabled and chronically or terminally ill. This is true especially in this era of managed care and strict budgets, as some managed-care companies give doctors a bonus for staying under a budget Think about this: it is definitely more expensive to aggressively treat one’s cancer than to ad­ minister lethal poison This bill allows patients with depression or other clinically-diagnosable mental illness to commit suicide in a moment of weakness Pro­ mi nant medical studies consistantly find that 95 percent of patients wishing for suicide arc clinically depressed. Clinical depression is treatable. Suicide is not. This bill uses taxpayer-dollars The Depart­ ment of Community Health will print and distribute how-to booklets for free, at the ex­ pense of Michigan taxpayers An oversight com­ mittee wi'.l be established, with no public review and no open meetings With 44 states banning suicide by statute or common law. the Menan's Friends proposal would make our state a haven for people who want to kill themselves. Relatives are to be con­ sidered residents. Won’t this he a big draw for tourist travel and income for our great slate? This bill gives a dangerous, lethal tool to the government History has proven the danger of institutionalizing death for the weak and vulnerable How many tunes must we re-leam this? Remember Hitler? Right to Life groups and the "The Catholics" arc supposedly taking over this debate Public Opinion: locally listed groups of these organizations. Always remember, the availability of pain management for the terminally ill members of our society, via Michigan’s Dignified Death Act. You may contact BCRTL for a copy of this legislation, should you desire, at (616) 948-4033 Sincerely, Joanna Haddix, President of the Barry County Right to Life Know Your legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham. Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington DC. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. . 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 466-2531. Rick ■ Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1530 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte disthet office: 306 Cannon, phone (517) 543-0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. Repubican. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909.-:1 phone (517) 373-3400 State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan Slate Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan Houce ot Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. What do you think about the higher gasoline increases? Gasoline prices skyrocketed at the same time the new stale tax went into effect. How do you feel about the double whammy? PutMishea by Hastings Banner. Inc. A D ,"Sron of j . Ad Graphics inc ’952 N Broadway castings Ml 49U58 0602 (6l6i 945-9554 John Jacob* Joyce Ryan ''••iAjr«* Frederic Jacob* Vice PreSKlon! 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I'm now paying two to three dollars more to fill my tank. I know a lot of people that feel the same way I do" "I kind of think that it's ridiculous. I think that they already get enough money off of our taxes." Tony Rivera, Hastings: "It's going to have a big effect on lower income people. It makes it harder for them." Grace Evans, Middleville: "Since I am on a fixed income, I don't li ke iL Tm in agreement with the tax. but don't undenund the eddfecrai increase. It appems that the gas companies are profiting.* �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 14. 1997 — Page 5 Barry wants to share gypsy moth coordinator with Allegan County by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor To help Barry County residents and local municipalities fight a growing gypsy moth problem, the County Board of Commission­ ers plans to share the expense of a coordina­ tor with Allegan County. The Barry County Board Tuesday autho­ rized County Administrator Michael Brown to finalize negotiations for the joint venture with Allegan. Brown recently met with Allegan officials and told the board that Allegan is interested in sharing a gypsy moth coordinator. Brown said commissioners would have to officially hire the coordinator and that he would just be doing the negotiating. A coordinator would be the one to delve into the mcthod(s) to be used to combat gypsy moth infestation. Brown said, along with local input. In June, county commissioners learned that gypsy moth caterpillars were beginning to take a toll on trees on Cass. Walnut. Green and other streets in Hastings and in other spots around Barry County. The cater­ pillars eat leaves from trees and leave their droppings behind. Most trees survive defoli­ ation. but expens at Michigan State Univer­ sity say survival depends on tree vigor be­ fore the leaves have been completely chewed off. Brown said Barry County needs to be rep­ resented at a Sept. 10 gypsy moth training session in order to be eligible for federal funding that comes through the state for gypsy moth problems Brown intends to go to the training and he hopes a coordinator can be hired by that time. too. "After that (training), the process includes someone to go out and count the egg masses." Brown said. ’The key to the whole process is establishing 40 acre parcels and breaking them down to I/40th of an acre and counting egg masses (in September and Oc­ tober). They need to acquire 500 or more egg masses per box and then the federal government will participate in a 50 percent matching grant process." he said. In November, the County’s Mapping De­ partment would pul the egg mass data on maps for townships to present to their communities and for review by the stale II the county is eligible for a grant, it would be notified in the early months of 1998 "The coordinator will have to put together spraying contracts and find out if townships want to fund (them) and lake associations Methods, other than spraying, may be rec­ ommended if the coordinator believes they are better "It’s not an insurmountable process.’’ Brown said. "Many counties hav: done it." The coordinator's position is expected to cost between $20,000 to $25,000. Brown asked commissioners for ideas on splitting the cost with Allegan. Commissioner Tim Burd said perhaps it should be according to a geographic ratio "because population really doesn't have anything to do with it." Com­ missioner Robert Wenger said perhaps the cost should be divided according to the amount of infestation, because that would vary from area to area. Brown said he and Allegan officials have discussed beginning the joint program with a 50-50 cost split and evaluating that ar­ rangement after the first year to determine which county had the highest usage A decision also has to be made about whether to hire a staff person who would be on the counties' payrolls or to contract the position without paying fringe benefits, he said. Sometimes a coordinator might work 14 hours a day and on other days not work at all. Brown noted, which would be a reason to hire someone on a contract basis. The county has set aside $10,000 toward the cost of a gypsy moth coordinator, which Brown said should be close to covering Bar­ ry’s share unless a full time staff person is hired. In other business, the county board: • Agreed to rezone the former Michigan Liquor Control property on South Bedford Road (M-37) from a general commercial dis­ trict to a light industrial district. The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Or­ dinance map was requested by Steve Reaser who wants to purchase the property for his OPEN HOUSE CNC Machine company, a growing alu­ minum fabrication shop County Planning and Zoning Director James McManus said there is no contamina­ tion possibility from the proposed company because the "little waler and oil they use is recycled " • Amended the Community Home Im­ provement Program guidelines to allow eli­ gible homeowners to borrow up to $25,000 for home improvement projects from a Community Development Block Grant loan The previous maximum loan was SI5.000 "Everything is low interest loans and has to be paid back. Commissioner Robert Wenger said. Delton-Kellogg names new band director for ‘97-98 Brian Beute. originally of Middleville, has accepted the position of band director at Delton-Kellogg Junior and Senior High Schools. Beute replaces Linda Stevens, who left Delton-Kellogg for a position in Grand Blanc. Beute graduated from Cornerstone College in Grand Rapids in May. 1997, with a major in music education. He received a 4.0 grade point average for the final spring semester, earning him a place on the Dean's List. He student-taught at Northview High School in northeast Grand Rapids under band director Max Codey Jr. He is a 1992 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High Schoo) and >s the son of Arthur and Linda Beute of Middleville. Hastings board accepts land offer The Hastings School Board will sell a house it owns next to the new elementary on Star School Road to William and Diane Pelkey, it decided at a special board meeting Monday morning. The board accepted an offer from the Pelkeys of $80,000 for the home. The board originally was going to sell the home to Sally Pierato of Kentwood, but Picrato withdrew her offer. The district purchased the home earlier this year so that it could use a portion of the property on which it sits for a drainage swale for the new elementary. 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FREE/LOW COST ANNUAL EXAMS FOR ALL AGES ♦LOW COST BIRTH CONTROL ♦♦♦DEPOPROVERA SHOT ♦♦♦BIRTH CONTROL PILLS ♦♦♦DIAPHRAGM ♦♦♦CONDOMS ♦♦♦NORPLANT ♦AND MUCH, * FREE MAMMOGRAMS (For those who qualify) * SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION TESTING * HIV/AIDS TESTING AND COUNSELING * PREMARITAL COUNSELING MUCH MORE!!! CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION OR AN APPOINTMENT! 616-945-9516 517-541-1639 BARRY COUNTY EATON COUNTY THIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM lake Odessa NEULIS Memorial services for Gerald Bartlett who died in June will be held al 7 p.m Thursday. Aug 21 at Shawnee Park Church at 2255 Tecumseh S E . Grand Rapids The church can he reached from either the parking lot of Grand Rapids Christian High School or via a route Plymouth on Onaway to Tecumseh. Il is south of Burton just west ot Breton and east of Plymouth The high schtxd address is 2300 Plymouth. Bartlett had been director of Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp from 1976 to 1985 He continued to conduct the Suzuki Family Camp until his death He was director of the vocal choir and the hand bellchoir al his Lebanon Lutheran Church. He was a master golfer and a member of White Lake Golf Club. He is sur­ vived by wife Helen, sons Paul and David, daughters Carol and Linda His siblings are Rodger and Dale along with Virginia Schreckengost. Next Sunday will be a busy day on the social scene. There will be open houses on Sunday afternoon for three golden wedding couples. The Tom Niethamcrs will have theirs at Zion Lutheran Church fron? 2 to 5 p.m. Ron and Marge Erickson will he honored at Lakewood UM church on Brown Road from 2 to 5 p.m. This is being hosted by their five married children. Ralph and Gerry Craig of Clarksville will have their big day at the Bowne Center UM church from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Monday. Aug. 18 will be the monthly brush pick-up by the village work crews. Central UM church is hosting a potluck din­ ner at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Aug. 20. in honor of the missionary family for which they provide partial support — Paul. Roxanne and daughter Summer Webster who have been in troubled Zaire. The Webslers will share some of their experiences in the mission field. Another activity for church members is atten­ dance at the Whitecaps game on Friday. Aug. 22. A block of tickets was purchased for members and friends. Elizabeth Dole, president of the American Red Cross, will be the Sept. 13 headline speaker at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. About 10.000 women from all denominations are expected to attend the daylong conference designed to motivate women. Other speakers will be a daughter of Billy Graham; Joni Erickson Tada, author and artist; Patricia Ashley who is a Christian com­ edienne. Babbie Mason who sings and has written much of her material. This will be the second Time Out conference. It is sponsored by Family Christian Bookstores, a division of Zondervans. Registration is suggested by Aug. 22 with lunch included in the $62 price. The Clarksville Ox Roast on the weekend drew large crowds. The bieakfast crowd was numbered in the thousands. The day also had a parade with Dick and Eleanor Heaven the grand marshals. Dick has served on the fire department, the village council chairman of the local Habitat project and whatever else needs to be done. Eleanor is the helpful wife at home handling telephone and myriad other chores which go along with having a very busy husband, who has passed the 80 year mark. There were ball games and an evening concert. The lead singer was Susie Luchsinger. a sister of Reba McIntyre. The Ionia County Genealogical Society met on Saturday afternoon with 22 present. There were reports on the successfill trip to the Library of Michigan at Lansing, the continu­ ing candy bar sale, the First Families program with three applicants already awarded their certificates and others newly submitted, another trip planned to Lansing, a national conference coming in Texas and one in Cin­ cinnati! in 1998. Shirley Hodges of Albion was the speaker, in costume who related the importance of women in the Civil War. They served as cooks, nurses and spies as well as several who wore uniforms and were in the fighting. Shirley is a cousin of the Burgess family of Portland. Marie Torrey Burgess and daughter Kay Creighton attended. Mr. Hodges showed slides during the last half of the program while Shirley related the stories of the ladies pictures. Some of them were Michigan women. At Central UM church on Sunday Ruth Bylsma. who is a member of the Grand Rapids Symphony, played flute with the hymn besides a solo of "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and a sole of "The Lords Prayer" at the close of the pastoral prayer. The Bylsma family has a summer cottage on Jordan Lake. Friends of the Library met on Aug. 5 and heard report on the successful bratwursl sale. New this year was a banner across the front of the striped tent which helped direct traffic to the head of the line. The Friends provided funds for purchase of a sound system and microphone which the library staff can use when they are dealing with large groups, such as at the park. Friends had also provided the cost of food for the year-end picnic at the park for children of the reading program and their families. A summer newsletter is the next pro­ ject. Letters go out to more than 300. Dr. Lola Haller will be the guest speaker at the annual salad luncheon to be held at Fellowship Hall on Monday. Aug. 18 at noon. This is sponsored by the UMW and is open to any ladies who would like to attend and bring a salad and table service. Housing surprises await people who drive around the countryside and even in town. Ground has been broken for another new bouse on Willowbrook Drive between the David Smith home (the younger) and the VanZyls. A new modular home is situated on Rochester Street and a good start has been made on a jumbo size garage 'storage building to its east The Counter Dram project has progressed north up an alley between Emerson Street and Johnson Lane and across a private lawn The alley has two new catch basins. More will be installed along Johnson Streei The mounds of dirt have been made level and lopped with several inches of sand. On Saturday, darker dirt was added In the meantime the air is fill­ ed with dust and the beep-beep of a machine in reverse gear is ever-present The trucks hauling waste clippings trom the green bean harvest at Turn City Foods travel Johnson Street mans times each da\ Smaller trucks and cars take this route to avoid the bumpy in­ tersection of Fourth and Emerson Marvin Shanks has made enough recovery from his knee replacement surgery that he has gone hack to the YMCA pool and on Sunday he attended church Friends here were grieved to read of the death of Carole Merchant. 52. of rural Alto in the Alaska area Her funeral was on Monday at a Grand Rapids funeral home She was the wife ot Ben Merchant. Lakewood junior high industrial arts teacher She was also survived by her children Mike (Monica) Alkema and Rosie Alkema Others arc her husband’s daughters Elisabeth Merchant of Ann Arbor, Jennifer Merchant of Ohio; two grand­ children. her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brashley of Grand Rapids, her mother-in-law, Mrs. Marjorie Merchant of Allen and six siblings. Wedding vows were changed on Saturday. Aug. 9 between April Johnson and Ethan Cavanaugh. The bride is the daughter of Walter Curtis and Patricia Johnson of Fourth Avenue. Her sister Shannon was maid of honor and her brother Walter was one of the groomsmen. The Bartlett family gathered on the last weekend of July, as is their custom, with the home of Dean and Viola Cunningham their headquarters. All of them arrived on Saturday and shared dinner at Cunningham's Acre hall. On Sunday, they went to the Peppel home near East Lansing for dinner and back to Woodland township at night. They departed for their scattered homes except for Virginia and husband George who stayed until Wednesday. Those who came were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bartlett with adult children Gail, Liz, Anette and Corrie from Minneapolis; Mrs. Gerald Bartlett and family from Whitehall. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bartlett and family of Ionia; the Rev. and Mrs. George Schreckengrost of Akron. Ohio. Albert and Louise Peppel of East Lansing, the Dale Bartletts also of East Lansing. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Weaver of Alliance. Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Novak of Clevelaxd, Mr. and Mrs. Dana Emborsky of Columbus. John Schreckengost of Chicago, the Jim Schreckengosts of Girard, Ohio, the Dave Bartletts of East Lansing, the John Blakesmores of Grand Rapids, the Steve Bartletts of Chicago, Mark Barden of San Francisco and their local cousin Marilyn Rathbun. Twenty-four members of the Shade family gathered at Tendercare on Saturday to cheer Mildred Shade on her 94th birthday. She and her late husband Wayne lived on Jordan Lake Avenue with their 10 children. More anniversaries are on Saturday. Roland and Mary Lou Geiger will observe their big day with an open house at the Thelen home on Tasker Road, between M-50 and Jordan Lake Street. Also on Saturday, former Woodland residents Galen and Maxine Wortley will observe their celebration at Pen­ nway Church of God at 1101 E. Cavanagh, Lansing between 2 and 5 p.m. Maxine “Mick" was from the Bates family on Clark Road. He is retired from the forestry depart­ ment of Michigan State University. She is retired as the director/teacher at Pennway Co­ op Preschool. They have five children. Ron and Norine Enz. on vacation, en­ countered the Barcrofts from Hastings in a restaurant at the Soo. The past few days have been prime time for seeing shooting stars in the night sky. The best time is 5 Vi hours before dawn. The Perseid is caused by space debris left by the Comet Swift-Tuttle. While watching for the sky spec­ tacular. one is advised to listen for stridulation — the sound made by grasshoppers and katydids as they begin their seasonal songs. They will continue to sing until the first frost. The summer issue of "Good News in Deed" has its insert of eight pages from Lake Odessa. This month's issue has a story of W. Curt Johnson as the Good Deed of the Month winner. The insert carries a calendar for two months' local activities along with a message from Chamber president Mark Doane. The Lakewood News story about the new 4-way stop signs on Woodland and Brown roads mentions that the state highway once passed through that comer. As one went from Lansing or points north toward Kalamazoo, the route came due west from Woodbury cor­ ner. Back then today's M-66 was route No. 14. The route went west as far as Woodland Road where there was a combination gas sta­ tion with living quarters on the north side. It has long since been a dwelling. The route turned south through Woodland tn Coats Grove Road. Thus the wide sweeping curve is three miles south of Woodland to accom­ modate speedy drivers. The route went west as far as Barber Road where there is still a wide curve left from the state highway days. Another curve south on Barber Road, where it turns onto Woodlawn, brought one to the cor­ ner of North Broadway where the State Highway Department garage stood until re­ cent years. Now Wren Funeral Home oc­ cupies the site. When the route changed. M-43 turned south at Woodbury comer for a mile and then cut across farms on angle to meet Carlton Center Road which had been a country gravel road. So the traffic through Woodland became cast and west rather than north and south. The changes on Carlton Center Road and the big curve onto N. Broad­ way were taking place yet in 1956. The road was widened and some houses were moved hack from the road. With your help. MDA is building a tomorrow without neuromuscular diseases 1-800-572-1717 AHEAD �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 14, 1997 FHI apoints human resource VP CIVILIANS, continued from page one proceed with hiring a civilian to free up a deputy's tune for police work. Voting no were commissioners Lew Newman and Rod Goebel and Board Vice Chairwoman Sandy James They said their dissenting votes were against the way the matter skirted around the board s committee system and not against the sheriffs request "We support the sheriff in everything, as long as he has the money, as long as it's in his budget." Newman said after the meeting. Commissioner Tim Burd, who chairs the board's Central Services Committee, said DeBoer wanted to bnng his request to the Central Services Committee. However. Burd told him to bnng it to the full board because Central Services was not scheduled to meet for awhile. "...I didn't think about running through Personnel (Committee) with il.” Burd said The Central Services Committee is in charge of overseeing the County Sher­ iffs Department. “People bnng these personnel requests up here two minutes before the meeting starts and we hire somebody out of the blue with no discussion." Goebel said after the meeting "I didn't sec the emergency. I don't see why we can't discuss whether or not this is the way to go.’ James said she voted no "because the sher­ iff said there wouldn't be any hardship if we waited...I'm not opposed to it (his request). "I really do not like getting things at the last minute and voting on it. It’s good to go through the proper channels. I don't mind amending the rules if there is an emergency situation...but. there wasn't one." she said after the meeting. "I agree with Sand)." Newman said "The committees have a purpose. If it was an emergency we can go around them. We shouldn't if it's coming from another com­ mittee member " Commissioner Robert Wenger said he didn't see a problem with going ahead with the sheriffs request, if it meets ail the neces­ sary criteria with the union. "The sooner we can get started, the belter off well be." DeBoer said. "Al times we need more people on the road than we have." Wenger said, noting that it took all day before a deputy responded to a com field property damage call DeBoer explained that calls arc prioritized on an emergency basis. The county already has benefited from a Cops More federal grant of $33,000 per year to put "jail and dispatch" deputies back on the street. That grant received a second year renewal, and DeBoer thinks the civil pro­ cessing grant can be renewed, too. Commissioner Emmet Herrington praised the community-oriented work by deputies, saying that the deputy who comes to As­ syria Township Board meetings has been "very helpful" in answering questions. DeBoer said he hopes more time can be allocated for deputies to attend township meetings. Flexfab Horizons International. Inc (FHI) has promoted Ellen Smith to vice president of human resources Smith joined FHI in August 1996 as cor­ porate director of human resources, following 14 years with L. Perrigo Company where she was manager of employment and salaried employee relations She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology from Hope College Smith is responsible for all aspects of human resource management in all FHI divi­ sions including Flexfab. Federal Hose. Elastromenx and international operations Among her goals is to work with each divi­ sion to insure its continued commitment to the creed and philosophy of FHI She believes that this commitment, along with a well defin­ ed vision statement in each division, has resulted in the organization's outstanding performance In her leisure time Smith enjoy s all outdoor activities with her three children. Jackie. Nick and A.J. They currently reside in Holland Established in 1961. FHI is a major supplier of hoses, ducting and connectors to the Ellen Smith automotive, heavy duty truck, ott-road equip­ ment . aircraft and broad industrial markets J^^zz ^z^Zzzzzzz^/ at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M-79 Larry Hublcy. Pastor Church phone *454995 Office Hour* Wed Thun 9 ■ m to 12 noon Kaihy Cotani. choir director Sun­ day morning 9 30 a m Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Wor­ ship. 6 00 pm Evening Sence Wednesday 6 45 pm Warrior* (grades K -6th I Youth Fellowship 6 45 p m to 8 30 p m (grades 7ih-i21hl Thursday 7 00 pm Prayer Meeting HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7pm If interested in a free Home Bible Study. please call for more details HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer Stale Rd and Boltwood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 00 p.m Teens. 6 00 p m Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults 'Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day - 9 00 a m Senior Adull Bible Study. 10 00 a m Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study. 6 30 p m Kid's Quizz­ ing. 700 pm Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Woe ship Services Sunday. 9 00 am . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mondays 6 30 to 8:00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday . 5 00 p m Community Breakfast on third Saturday .ach month MOO am. freewill olfenng We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Chrul's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Churchl. 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m - Bible Classes - for all ages. IG 40 a m ■ Morning Worship Thursday. 7 30 p.m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing Your Faith. 5:30 p.m Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224. 6 30 p m Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses II 00 » m and 11 00 a m . Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 p.m PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1320 N Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a m and 6 p m . Wednesday 7 p.m Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6am io 6 p m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Rood Pastor Ben Her ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 a.m.. Wednesday 6:00 pm Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II a m . After School Special Wednesday. 4pm P O Bos 63. Hastings. MI 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGUCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Musi. Morning Worship 9 45 and 1100 am. Sunday School 9:45 and 1100 a m. for children and adults Family Hour 6 00 p.m. Sun­ day evening Monday First Mon­ day of die Month Mom's Time Out. Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana al 6:30 p m Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p m Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948 8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m . classes for ail ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery pro vided Sunday Evening Service. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 pm. are Rainbows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quu (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting al Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adull small group ministry, leader ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rove Catholic Church Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m The Church Page is Paid (or by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses MA1NSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions’ — 118 S lefterson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 Nonh Browl way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m. Sunday School Hour. II 00 a.m Morning Worship Service. 600 p.m Evenmg Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Services for Adult*. Teens and Children ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGUCAN CHURCH, meeting al 502 E Bond St (Hasting* Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infix matiixi call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-2101 St Andrew's is a pari of the Indepen deni Anglican Church Canada Synod THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 94 8 2 549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10 45 a.m Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 pm also Nursery available for al) services Bnng the whole family PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Laces Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 616)758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a m . Sunday Evening Prayer Time b 00p m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7:00 p.m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 10 00 a m . Wor ship 11 00 am . Evening Service al 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m., Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos m the how Free Bible Cor respondence Course Aug 3 Morn­ ing services at Tiden Park Picnic following Aug 14. IS. 16. V.B S Thursday and Friday at 7-830 p.m.; Saturday at 10-11:30 a.m Picnx following GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Aug 17 - 8:00 and 10:00 Holy Communion. AAL after Thursday. Aug. 14 — 8:00 AA. Saturday. Aug 16 — Progressive Dinner. 8:00NA Tuesday. Aug 19-7:00 Congregation Council. 7:30 Overeaten Anonymous Wednes­ day. Aug 20 — 10:00 Beginning Bible School. 7 00 Beginning Bible School Darlene A. (Barnard) Bissett BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Darlene A. (Barnard) Bissen, age 54, of Bartle Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 5.1997 at Battle Creek Health System from a brief illness. Mrs. Bissett was born on September 2,1942 in Baltic Creek, the daughter of Paul M. and Mildred (Holden) Barnard. She attended Hast­ ings schools. She was married to Norman J. Bissett on November 22, 1958 io Battle Creek. Mrs Bissett was a homemaker She enjoyed crafts, flower gardening, fish­ ing and homemaking. Mrs. Bissett is survived by her husband, Norman J. Bissett; four daughters, Tammy L. Stouder, Norma J. Baird, Debra A. Bissett and Tracie D. Backe, all of Battle Creek; ten grand­ children; her father, Paul M. Barnard of Dowl­ ing; her mother, Mildred Sowle of Battle Creek and her brother, Robert Becoske of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 8, 1997 at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens Chapel. Reverend B. Kyra Jackson officiated. Burial look place at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Margaret Storkan LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA - Margaret Storkan, age 80, passed away on Friday, July 11. 1997 at her daughter’s residence in Los Gatos, California. Mrs Storkan was bom on September 26, 1916 in Woodland, the daughter of Glen and Artie Densmore. She married Edward John Storkan in 1939. Mrs. Storkan lived in Hastings with a winter home in Venice, Florida until December 1996 when she and Edward moved to their daught­ ers' home in Los Gatos, California. She was a devoted mother and wife for 58 yean. Mrs. Storkan is survived by her husband of 58 years, Edward J. Storkan; her two daught­ ers, SuEllen Sterling of Los Gatos, California and Mary Schulte of Stillwater, Minnesota; two sons. Dr. Gary Storkan of White Oaks, New Mexico and Gene Storkan of Santa Ana, California; her sister, Audra Ironside of Plain­ well and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings on Satur­ day, August 16, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Music Fund at First United Methodist Church. A reception for family and friends will immediately follow the service. Winifred "Peg" Young HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Julie A Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent Sunday. Aug 17 — 9 30 Sunday Morning Worship Service The 9 30 service is broad­ cast over WBCH - AM and FM. nursery is provided dunng the service HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapen. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616)945-9574 Bar­ ner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM 1220 al 10 30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE (June I thru Aug 31) Worship 9 30 a m with child care for infant* and toddlers thru age 4. and Juniux Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship. 10 30 a.m Saturday. Aug 16 — Margaret Storkan Memorial Ser vice2:00p m Sunday. Aug 17 — Madngal Old Time Gospel Musk Concert and Dessert 4pm — (Kkets S5 each Sunday. Sept 7 — Stan Fall Schedule with Sunday School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m . and Wor ship 11 00 a m WINIFRED “PEG” YOUNG CLARKSVILLE - Winifred •'Peg” Young, age 94. of Clarksville passed away on Friday, August 8,1997 at the Michigan Masonic Home in Alma. She was bom July 18,1903 in Leipsic, Ohio, the daughter of Sherman and Bessie (Musson) Neil. She attended elementary school in Montpe­ lier, Ohio and graduated from Detroit Western High School in 1921. She was married to Lloyd A. Young October 30,1923 in DetroiL She and her husband lived in Detroit before moving to the Clarksville area in 1942. She was Past Matron and a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She attended the Clarksville Wesleyan Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd on December 15, 1970,1 son Donald; 5 brothers; and 1 sister. She is survived by one daughter, Audrey (William) Zang of West Branch; eight grand­ children; several great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Monday, August 11. 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Clarksville with the Reverend James VanderWarker officiating. Interment was in Clarksville Cemetery. Loyle V. English, Jr. MASON - Loyle V. English, Jr., age 49, of Mason, passed avay Tuesday, August 12,1997 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. Mr. English was boro on September 18, 1947 in Lansing, the son of Loyle and Eva (Newman) English. He was raised in the Lans­ ing area and attended the Maple Grove School. He graduated in 1966 from Lansing Sexton High School. He was married to Coral M. Hetherington. Mr. English was employed at Shay's Cafctena in Lansing, twenty-one years at the W.R. Grace Company in Lansing and four years for Felpausch Food Store in Mason. He was a member of the Lansing Moose Lodge >288. Mr. English was preceded in death by his father on June 28, 1995 and a sister, Suzanne Smith in 1982. He is survived by his wife, Coral; his mother, Eva English of Hastings; a sister, Annetta (Richard) Hansen of Lansing; a brother-in-law, Dennis Smith of East Lansing; several nieces and nephews; one great nephew and two great nieces. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Augu't 15, 1997 at Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township, Barry County. Reverend Al Kyes officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Marie Ann West DELTON • Marie Ann West, age 74, of Delton, passed away Friday, August 8, 1997 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo Mrs. West was boro on November 12, 1922 in Cortland, Alabama, the daughter of Arthur and Alma (Lovett) Terry. She married Horace West in 1942. Mrs. West was a machinist for many years at the former Fender Specialty Company of Kala­ mazoo and several years at Stagecoach Inn in Richland. She was devoted to her children, grandchil­ dren and great grandchildren. She had lived with her daughter, Terry and husband. Gale for the past 23 yean. She came to Michigan from Alabama at the age of 22. Mn. West was preceded in death by her husband, Horace on December 30 1980; one grandson, David; three sisten; two brothers and her parents. She is survived by two daughters, Terry and Gale Tigchelaar of Crooked Lake and Carol Alexander of Richland; one son, Doug and Marion West of Comstock; one stepson. Jack and JoAnne West of Kalamazoo; nine granchildren, Tonya, Ron, Teri, Mindy, Doug, Jeff, Ben. Andrea and Joe; four great grande fa; dre n. Tyler, Jacob, Melissa and Emily; three sisters; four brothers; many nieces and nephews Cremation has taken place at her request. Friends and family are invited to a “Celebra­ tion of Life" to be held from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday. August 17,1997 at the ferry and Gale Tigchelaar home at 10716 Stoney Pl. Dr . Crooked Lake. Delton. Burial will take place at a later date in Alabama. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, envelopes are available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made at Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Wilda W Fuhr HASTINGS - Wilda W. Fuhr, age 93. of Hast­ ings, passed away Saturday, August 9,1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Fuhr was born on December 8, 1903 in Hope Township, Barry County, the daughter <rf Lyle and Rose (Wcrtman) Bunnell She was raised in Barry County and attended Barry County Rural Schools. She graduated from Spring Arbor Seminary in 1921. She later received her Life Teaching Certification. She was married to Laurence O. Fuhr on August 16, 1924. Mrs. Fuhr taught school for many years. She and her husband also fanned for 25 years, owned and operated the former Riverside Grocery near Hastings for several years and they owned a gun shop in their home for many years. She was active in 4-H as a leader for many years and was an escort volunteer at Pennock Hospital for 20 years. Mrs. Fuhr was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence on September 2, 1981; her parents and by an infant sister. She is survived by a brother. Dale (Arvilla) Bunnell of Fair Lake, Delton; one nephew, Gordon (Willo) Fuhr of Hastings; three brothers-in-law, Frederick (Gertrude) Fuhr of Hastings, Keith (Peg) Lechleitner of Grand Rapids and Clarence (Ruth) Lechleitner of Arizona. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be held. Burial will take place at the Cedar Creek Cemetery in Hope Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Foundation. Arrangements may be made to Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Marilyn 4. Kujala WAYLAND - Mrs. Marilyn A. Kujala, age 68, of Wayland and formerly of Middleville passed away Saturday, August 9,1997 at Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland. Mrs. Kujala was bom on June 30, 1929 at Grand Rapids, the daughter of Forrest L. and Leona (Burns) Richer. She was raised in Grand Rapids and attended St. Francis Xavier school. She was employed at Kresges, Keeler Brass in Grand Rapids and Lescoa in Middleville. Mrs. Kujala was a homemaker, enjoyed reading, crocheting for her family and friends but most of all a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother always doing kind deeds for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest and Mary Richer, and a sister, Dorothy Vachon Mrs. Kujala is survived by her children, George (Leslie) Richer of Middleville, Janet (Dave) Rosenberger of Hastings, Joseph (Denise) Kujala of Middleville, Joyce (Randy) Bass of Middleville; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three brothers, Edmund (Geraldine) Richer of Wyoming. Mike (Marie) Richer of Wyoming, Roger Richer of Grand Rapids; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, August 12,1997 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Father Gordon L Greene officiating. Interment took place at Mt. Calvary Cemet­ ery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Gabrielle Hope Westbrook NASHVILLE - Gabrielle Hope Westbrook, infant daughter of Thomas and Carolyn West­ brook. passed away shortly after birth on August 5. 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Gabrielle was bom on August 4, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, the daughter of Thomas and Carolyn (Drake) Westbrook. She is survived by her parents, Carolyn and Thomas Westbrook of Nashville; two brothers. Zachary Westbrook and Robert Westbrook, both of Wayland; maternal grandparents, Judy and Charles Drake of Hastings; paternal grand- i..vuici, Mary Westbrook of Hastings; mater­ nal great grandmother. Corrine Drake of Hast­ ings; paternal great grandmother. Frances Ward of Hastings; several aunts, uncles and cousins Graveside services were held on Friday, August 8, 1997 at Hastings Riverside Cemet­ ery's Baby land. Reverend Gary Newton officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Love, Inc. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. KEEP INFORMED of all the NEWS of Hastings and Barry County. Subscribe to the Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554 for information. �w Social News Hauses to celebration 21st anniversary Raymond and Joyce Hause will celebrate their 21st anniversary on Aug. 14, 1997. They were married at the Free Methodist Church. They have five children. Teressa Nichols, Daniel Hause, Tammy and Dave Molette. Debrah Hause, all of Hastings and Wendy and Ron Hayes of Freeport; and 11 grandchildren. Raymond is employed at White's in Mid­ dleville and Joyce is employed at Hastings Mutual. Niethamer’s to observe 50 years together Tom and Doris Niethamcr will celebrate their 50<h wedding anniversary with a recep­ tion hosted by their children. Mark Niethamcr. Dave and Darlene Niethamcr. Grandchildren Tonya. Vicki. Sarah and great­ grandson Blake The event will lake place at the Zion Lutheran Church. 6338 Velte Road. Woodland, from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 17. The couple request no gifts, please. Moore-Kaiser engaged to wed Oct. 11 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Moore Jr. of Hastings are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Tracy Ann to Mark Robert Kaiser, son of Mr and Mrs. David Kaiser of Hastings. Both Tracy and Mark are graduates of Hastings High School and Kellogg Communi­ ty College. Tracy is employed at Pennock Hospital as a registered nurse. Mark is currently employed at Sysco Food Service in Grand Rapids. An Oct. 11. 1997 wedding is being planned. ' Blair-Helmholdt to wed July 18, 1998 Mr. and Mrs. Dan Blair of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Patricia Blair to Aaron Helmholdt. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Helmholdt of Grand Rapids. Patncia is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Scottsdale Comm. College. Aaron is a graduate of Grand Rapids Chris­ tian High School, and is currently attending Arizona Slate University. A July 18. 1998 wedding is being planned. Gertrude Gaskill celebrates 98th birthday GIRL. Savanah Marie bom al Pennock Hopsital on July 28. 1997 at 8:16 a m to Mara Vroman and D'Wayne Ackley of Lake Odessa Weighing 8 lbs 8 ozs and 21 inches long GIRL. Jessica Louise bom al Pennock Hospital on July 29. 1997 al I 30 a m. Io Ron and Cassi O'Keefe of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY. Matthew Thomas bom al Pennock Hospital on Aug I. 1997 at 5:29 p.m. to Mark and Came Tteubella of Delton Weighing 8 lbs 10 ozs. and 2215 inches long BOY, Alexander Joseph bom al Pennock Hospital on July 31. 1997 al 3:37 p m to Aimee Gross and Mark Hopkins of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs 15'6 ozs and 22 inches long BOY. Lance Michael bom at Pennock Hospital on July .30. 1997 io Heather W atson and Chad Horton of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs 7 Is ozs and 22 inches long Share Local Information with a friend, relative who’s moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! Lifelong Barry County resident. Gertrude Gaskill, celebrated her 98th birthday on Saturday. Aug. 9. with her four surviving children, six of 11 grandchildren, and eight of 18 great grandchildren, at her home in Dowling. After her marriage to Lloyd Gaskill in 1922. they raised their five children at the Gaskill Family Dairy Farm in Dowling until retiring, and built a new home nearby when their son Robert took over the farm Well into her 80's she operated a senior facility in her home and was head librarian at the Dowling Public Library until retiring at 90. She now resides in the senior care facility at 6122 Gurd Rd . Hastings. Visits and cards are appreciated Opening the door to hope Call our lifeline. Iff toll-tree. l-m-572-1717 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 14, 1997 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS By Catherine Lucas In response to a resolution passed by the Woodland Township Board, the Barry County Road Commission installed two stop signs on Woodland Road at Brown Road. These signs, making the intersection a four-way stop, were installed Aug. 4. The township board passed the resolution at the June meeting after Elsie McKibbin was injured in an accident al that comer in May. There had been several previous acci­ dents at that comer including two in which cars hit one of the houses owned by Neil Wilson on the north-east side of the intersection. Members of the township board were also concerned that when the new Lake wood Ju­ nior High School opens near Brown and Velte Roads, traffic at that comer will in­ crease and a bad situation would get worse. The Woodland Township Board also dis­ cussed appointing a committee to help find ways to increase the usage of the Woodland Township Library, and they have decided to ask for volunteers and see who would like to find ways to expand the number of library users. This committee would welcome both reg­ ular library users and non-users and would meet several times in the next few months. The library was a gift given to the town­ ship Nov. 15. 1951 by Dr. George Spindler on his 80th birthday. He gave the building and his personal collection of 1.400 books. Dr. Spindl-r was a native of Woodland who studied and taught in many universities in the United States and Europe. His wife was Emma Grozinger. also a de­ scendent of Woodland pioneers. She died earlier than he did and they had no children; so he gave his home and books to the town­ ship to form a library. Dr. Spindler died a few months after giv­ ing the library to Woodland, but the town­ ship children and residents have enjoyed it ever since. The library now needs to be modernized and upgraded if it is going to stay active and useful to the penpie of the township. Anyone who would like to serve on this committee can sign up in the library during regular library hours. Tuesdays and Thurs­ days from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m., or call Supervisor Doug MacKenzie. 616 367-4019, and leave your name. Incidentally, Elsie McKibbin is still at home recovering from her injuries incurred in the May accident at Brown and Woodland roads. The last Saturday matinee of the summer was held at the Woodland Township Library Saturday afternoon. Walt Disney's “Beauty and The Beast" was shetfri to the five girls who came. They were given chocolate chip cookies and cither root beer or a lemon-lime soda. The five girls were Laurel Mattice and Beth, Michelle, Susie and Valerie Winebrenner. During the summer. 15 different children participated in the program. The program was organized by Joyce Faught who furnished the television and the VCR. At various times during the eight weeks popcorn was furnished by the Wood­ land Townehouse, several tapes furnished by Ayers Video in Lake Odessa and drinks fur­ nished by Hamlin's A. and L. Quik Stop. Other times the tapes were brought by the children themselves or they came from the librarian's collection. The treats were fur­ nished by Joyce Faught or the librarian, and the drinks by the librarian. Last Thursday while Harold Starring was chopping wheat stubble in a field owned by Perry Stowell near Brown and Wellman Roads, a fire broke out from long straw wound up around pans of the chopper. Star­ ring drove the chopper to Gene Lubitz's and put out the fire in the machine and called the fire department because the field was on fire, too. Woodland. Lake Odessa and Hastings Fire Departments responded, but Perry said the dry straw was burning just like gasoline and 20 acres were burned before the fire was con­ trolled. The fire departments were able to keep the fire from all neighboring buildings, and Perry said he is very grateful to all of them and every person who helped. Mark Bamum. son of Steve and Diane Barnum, was married to Laura Anderson in Missouri Sunday. Grandmother Mary Mul­ ford went with the Bamums to the wedding. A reception for the couple will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday. August 16. Also an open house will be held to cele­ brate the 50th wedding anniversary of Ron and Marge Erickson on Sunday. August 17. This celebration will also be at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Eric Wells and MacKenzie Pierson were married last Saturday in a noon wedding at Lakewood Methodist. The wedding was fol­ lowed by a reception luncheon. Bette Makley is seeking talented people who are willing to go to area nursing homes to entertain. If you are interested, please call MORRISON LAKE CONDOS •Natural Woods Setting “Adjoins Great Golf ‘500 ft. Lake I---------*- -------------- 1 ‘2-3 Bedrooms/3 Baths "Lots ot Windows ’Custom Interiors 'Large Two-Car Garage •Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. Morrison Lake Rd, miles south . __ ol StnnK. M putUK xcm: lo Ute 616-642-9623 A new four-way stop at the comer of Woodland and Brown Roads in Woodland Township was prompted by frequent accidents and anticipated traffic increases due to the construction of a new middle school Bette at 374-7301. Neva Neil is recovering from hip surgery at Thomapplc Manor. The Rev. Ben Herring attended a general assembly of the Disciples Christian Church recently. There were more than 8.400 peo­ ple at the Assembly in Denver with more than 1.200 being teenagers. An afternoon offering was taken at the Assembly to help with relief efforts for the flash floods that happened in Fort Collins, a few miles from where the giant meeting was held. More than S34.000 was collected. The floods did more than $40 million damage and five people died. Some new books arrived at the Woodland Township Library in the last few weeks. They include “Fat Tuesday" by Sandra Brown. “Likely To Die" by Linda Fairstein, “A Thin Dark Line" by Tami Hoag. "Public Secrets" by Nora Roberts and the new book by the cver-wonderful writer. Patricia Corn­ well. As far as I am concerned, almost no one can beat her in writing investigative mysteries. The new one is called “Unnatural Exposure" and that’s all I am going to tell you about it. Need Printing? Call Us at... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 945-9554 Hastings Area Schools Classes Begin August 26 Registration lor all new elementary students who were not enrolled when school closed in June will be conducted r the buidmg the students are to attend Elementary registration will be on Tueaday and Wednesday. August 19 and 20. from 9.00 am to 12 00 noon and from 1:00 pm Io 3:00 pm Registration for NEW High School students will be on Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday. August 16. 19. 20 and 21. from 9 00 am to 12 Noon and from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Registration for NEW Middle School students wil be on Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday, August 10. 19.20. 21 and 22. from 0:00 am to 3:00 pm CLABBBB fer ALL rnJDSNTS MOM en TUBWAY, AIMUBT M, 1MT. ALSO, ALL NSW BTUOBNTB SHOULD BMNB ■HSUMZAnON MCOftDS AS RBQUMBD BY LAW. HIGH SCHOOL STUOBNTB Incoming freshman and new students are invited to meet on Wednesday. August 20 at 1:30 pm in the High School lecture hall lor an orientation program On Tuesday. August 26. alt students are to report to homerooms at 0:15 a.m. Unosf the continued policy of closed campus, students should make provisions to purchase hot lunch (Si.50) or carry a sack lunch beginning August 26 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS Lenars regarding orientation and class schedules wore mailed to all Middle School Students On Tuesday. August 26. all Middle School students are Io report to their homobase rooms at 0:15 a.m Under the con­ tinued polcy of closed campus, students should make provisions to ptxchaso hot lunch ($1.50) or carry a sock lunch beginning August 26 HASTINGS AMA SCHOOL SYSTEM’S HOURS (1SS7-SB) PLHASANTV1EW ELEMENTARY Kindergarten (Monday-Thursday)..7:30 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. (Friday morning)7:30 a.m. to 1027 a.m. (Friday afternoon)11:11 a.m. to 2:10 p.m. Grades 1-5 .. .................................................... 7:30 B.m. to 2:10 p.m. CENTRAL, NORTHEASTERN, STAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Kindergarten (Monday-Thursday)...8:15 a m. to 2:55 p.m. (Friday A M.)______ ____________________________ ^*15 am. to 11:11 a m. (Friday P.M.)11:57 a m. to 2:55 p.m. Grades 1 -5 *15 a m. to 2:55 p.m. SOUTHEASTERN SCHOOL (Monday-Friday) Kindergarten a.m. classes-8:15 a m. to 11:12 a m. p.m. classes______________ _______________ 11:58 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Grades 1-5 ___________________________ _____________ ____ ___ 8:15 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL________________________________________________ 8:15 a.m. to 2:50 p m. HIGH SCHOOL _________________________________________________*15 a m. to 2:55 pm. Hot lunches will be available for students starting on August 26 at a cost of S1.50 or students may carry a sack lunch, Administration948-4400 Star Elam. .. 948-4442 Pleasantview Elem. . 758-3361 Bus Information948-44t8 Northeastern Elam948-4421 MxJdie School948-4404 Central Elam948-4423 Southeastern Elem.948-4419 High School948-4409 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: The residents and property owners of Prairieville Township, Barry County, Michigan, and any other interested parties PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on August 20.1997 at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the items to be considered at this public nearing include, in brief, the following: 1. A request filed by Mr Robert Bell of 7791 S. Crooked Lake Rd.. Delton. Michigan 49046. for rezoning a 25 acre parcel of land from •'A" Agricultural District to “R-2" Residential Medium Residential District. The subject property is located in section 12 of Prairieville Township. Assessor Parcel Number 08-012-012-001-30-00 and located at the above address. 2. A request for site plan review filed by Mr. Gordon Irons and Mrs. Betty Irons of 10208 S Norns Road. Delton. Michigan 49046 The applicants are requesting a site plan review of a proposed restaurant located at S Norris Road. Delton. Michigan per section 4 13-2 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance. The property is located at 10484 S. Norns Road Property is located in the "C-1” Commercial District and is Parcel Number 08-012-002410-025-00 3. Such other matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested parties are invited to be present or submit written comments on these applications at the address below. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities upon (3) three days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 (616) 623 2664 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 14. 1997 L€GAL NOTICeS: TWOHKY MAMIN, PtX 212 Water* BuMtag Oread Erpite. MkMgM 4M03 (•It) UM1M THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Ncmci OF MOffTOAOK FOMCtOtUM SALE Default hot occurred In the conditions of o mor igoge mod* by Bruce D. Frohriep. on individual mortgagor to Plymouth Mortgage Company Inc mortgagee by a mortgage doted May 16 1989 recorded tn the Office of Register ol Deeds lor lorry County, on Moy 23 1989 tn Liber 4B2 pope 756. and assigned by mortgagee to Plymouth Sov Ings Bank a Massachusetts savings bank ol 95 Bedford Street. Mtddleborouph MA 02346, assignee by an assignment dated May 16 1989 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on Moy 23. 1989 in Liber 482 pope 760. Because ol said default the mortgagee has declared rhe entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith As of the dote of this notice there is claimed to be due. including for principal ond interest on said mortgage the sum ot S33 770 49 ond interest will continue on the principal balance ol IX 182 91 at the rote of H 375 percent No suit or proceeding in low has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue ol the power ol sole contained in said mortgage ond the statute m such case mode ond provided ond to poy said amount with interest os provided in soid mortgage, and all logoi costs, charges ond orponses, including attorneys lees allowed by low and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole said mortgage will be loroclosed by sole ol the mortgaged premises at public sole to the highest Kidder ot the East Door ol the lorry County Courthouse Hostings. Michigan on Thursday September 11. 1997 ot I 00 p m The premises covered by said mortgage ore situated in Township of Hope, lorry County Michigan ond are described os follows A parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of Section 31. Town 2 North Range 9 West described os BEGINNING at a point I 092 feet South of the Northwest comer of said Section 31 thence East 190 feet, thence South ISO feet, thence West 190 feet; thence North ISO feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING and commonly known os 9255 Miller Rood Delton Michigan Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sole, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall bo X days from the date of cate Dated July 21. 1997 TWOHEY MAGGINI PIC Attorneys for Plymouth Savings Bonk By: David Schoolonberg 212 Waters Building Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (8 28) PUBLICATION OF MOTKE OF HKJUNNQ File No. 97-22169-0/ In the matter of ARLINDA SUET€. a minor Social Security 367 19 4495 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Including PABLO SUETE, whose address is unknown and whose in­ terest In the matter may bo barred or affected by the following: NOTICE A hearing will be held on Thursday August 28. 1997 ot 9:X a m . In the probate cour­ troom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard Shaw on Petitioner’s Petition for Appointment of Conservator August 5. 1997 STEVEN J. MATZ (P28082) 30000 Northwestern Highway. Suite 250 Farmington Hills. Ml 48334 Alicia Husman/ols 778S Saddlebog Lake Rood Lake Odessa MJ 48149 (8 14) State of MkMgan Prebate Coart County of Barry Decadent’* Estate File No 97-22172 SE Estate ot Martha L Driver. Deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will bo held on Sept. 3. 1997 at I X p m in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw (P20304) on the petition of Mary A. Weather head re­ questing Mary A Woatherheod be appointed per sonal representative of the estate of Martha L Driver who lived ot 29X Evans Court, Hostings. Michigan ond who died July 11. 1997 and re­ questing also the will of the deceased doted Oc­ tober 14. 1983 bo admitted to probate It also is requested that the heirs at law of said estate be determined Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign ed to entitled persons appearing of record. August 6. >997 Richord J Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 YOUNGSMA 607 North Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 MARY A WEATHERHEAD By Richard J Hudson 3735 lisa Lone Wayland Ml 49348 (8/14) Total Look includes shampoo cOftdifeOH, cut. blowdry & style _____________ I Now Hiring1 Join the Fiesta Team Call RLDKfN g we*us wiRatrix To tell or not to tell Dear Ann Landers: Over 30 years ago. when I was divorced. I became pregnant by a married man. I will call him "Ben." My ex­ husband and 1 then remarried He always believed this child was his. and he raised her I remained in contact with Ben through the years. His wife never knew about us. but when they divorced a few years ago. I also fil­ ed for divorce. Ben and I started seeing each ocher openly, and we were married within the year. I would like my adult daughter to know who her real father is. Should J take the chance'’ Will she lose respect for me. even though my former husband isn't really in the picture anymore? 1 don’t want our reputations ruined, nor do I want Ben's children to know their father cheated on their mother. 1 would, however, like them to know they have a half-sibling What is your advice? — No Rest in Nashville. Dear Nashville: If you think you have “no rest" now. just go ahead and tell the family that the man they believe to be your daughter's father is rw: her father at all. Too many people would be hurt by your confes­ sion. I don't recommend it. Smoke responsibly WOBTQAOff FORECLOSURE BRI 8 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL IE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Frederick C. Wright and Rebecca Dokrygor-Wright to Union Financial Corporation, a Corporation. Mortgagee doted Juno 1. 1995 ond recorded on June 8. 1995 in Liber 632. on Page 339. Barry County Records. Michigan ond re recorded on July 7. 1995 in Libor 634. Pogo 560. lorry County and was assigned by mesne assignments 'o BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA os assignee by on assign­ ment doted March 28. 1996 which was recorded on April 2. 1996 in Liber 655. on Pogo 940. larry Coun­ ty Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo ot the dote hereof the sum of Sixty-Three THou*and Eight Hundred Eighty Nine and 57 100 dollars (563.889.57). including interest of 12.875% per annum. Adjustable Rate Mortgage Interest rote may change on 01 /01 ond 07/01 ci each year. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue. a» the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at IX o'clock P.M.. on September 18. )997. Soid promises ore situated in Township of Barry County. Mkhig~' SiJ are described as: Lot 13 of the First Addition to Gwin's Grove, ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, os recorded In Uber I of Plats Page 64. The aforementioned description is subject to an easement over the Nor­ theasterly 6 foot for ingress st ’ ogress to the Lake. The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 6X.3241a. In which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sole. Dated: August 7. 1997 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C Attorneys for BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA XIX Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File *97075095 (9/4) Mon Ft। 8 8 Sat 8 6 Sun 10-5 j $1QO off 2roff I | Ann landers PUBLICATION NOTICE K-xlUfl II V\ No apporntm-.nt necessary People are now living longer, and when Mom and Dad cannot remain in their own home, the decision of how best to care for them must be made With so many two-income families, no one is at home to care for an elderly parent. The best solution is often a facility where the elderly can get nutritious meals, medical at­ tention and the companionship of other seniors And. of course, the children should visit as often as possible and let them know they are not forgotten o Sebastian professional haircare ±_- Dear Ann Landers: Thank you for regular­ ly warning your readers about the health risks associated with smoking The popular press has christened cigar smoking the newest chic trend, with cigars synoymous with affluence, success and urban sophistication Here are some eye-opening facts regarding this sup­ posedly glamours habit: More thar. 58,000 new cases of oral cancer were diagnosed in 1996, and 9,000 deaths were recorded. Since 1987. more women have died each year from lung cancer than from breast cancer This is why health-ca.* providers — in­ cluding members of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons — con­ tinue to encourage people to avoid tobacco in all forms. We are discouraged when we see celebrities lighting their stogies in magazines and full-page newspaper ads. 1 hope Claudia Schiffer. Danny DeVito and other celebrities who appear in photos promoting cigar smok­ ing will ask themselves. "Is it worth leading young fans down that hazardous path?" For those who are determined to continue smok­ ing cigars or can't seem to quit, here are some guidelines: 1. Limit smoking to special occasions 2. Hold the cigar between the teeth, rather than between the gums and lips. 3. Smoke smaller cigars. (Large cigars cany nicotine equal to four or five cigarettes). 4. Don't inhale. 5. Put cigars in ashtrays or bold them in your hands when not actively smoking. 7. Conduct monthly self-examinations for lumps or any irregularities 7. See your dental professional for a semi­ annual checkup. Your leaders can order a free oral self­ examination instruction card and oral cancer LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Don May. III. an unrrarried man to Amor Hirst Financial Corp., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated December 11. 1993 and recorded on December X. 1993 in Liber S92. on Page 336. Barry County Records. Michigan, and re-recorded on December 12. 1994. to Libor 620. Page 815. Barry County, ond re-recorded on January 26. 1995 in Libor 623. on Pogo 926. Borry County Records, and was assigned by mesne assignment* to Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a California Carport ion formerly known os Norwest Mortgage. Inc., a Minnesota Corporation by merger and name change os assignee, by on assignment dated July 11. 19^> which was record­ ed on July 26. 1996 in Liber 667. on Page 729 Borry County Records, on which mortgage there is claim­ ed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of EightyTwo Thousand Four Hundred Eighty and 67/IX dollars (S82.4X.67). including interest at 7.X% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond rhe statute in such case mode and pro vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Borry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan ol 1:X o’clock p.m.. on September 4. 1997 Said promises ore situated in township of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and oro described as Commencing at the West 1 /4 post of Section 7 Town I North. Range in West, thence North 0 degrees. X minutes. 12 iecond* West, along the West line of Section 7. 879.21 feet to the place of beginning of this description, thence continuing North 0 degrees X minute* 12 seconds West along the section line 369 feet, thence North 89 degrees. 56 minutes. 15 seconds East 523.99 foot, thence South 0 dogroes X minutes. 12 seconds East parallel with the Section line 369 feet, thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 15 seconds West 523.99 feet to the place of beginning The redemption period shall bo 12 monfh(s) from the date of such sole. Doted: July 24. 1997 Norwest Mortgage Inc., a California Corporation formerly known as Norwest Mortgage Inc a Min­ nesota Corporation, by merger ond name change FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Norwest Mortgage Inc a California Corporation formerly known os Norwest Mor tgoge. Inc a Minnesota Corporation by merger ond name change XIX Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Forms Michigan 4X25 File *97075058 (8 14) patient information pamphlet by calling AAOMS at 1-800-4 6 7-5 268 (www.aaoms.org). Thanks. Ann. for pro­ viding this public service. — Mary A Delsol. D.D.S Dear Dr. Delsol: 1 am printing your letter with information on how to minimize the risk of cigar smoking for those who are already hooked, but this does not in any way. shape or form serve as a green light for the uninitiated to start. Cigar smokers often say they don't fear lung cancer because they don’t inhale This may be true, but they risk cancer of the lip. mouth and tongue, which can be a hideous af­ fliction. Also, cigars fould the breath and stain the teeth. As one woman wrote. "It’s like kissing a spittoon." Enough said Elderly decisions Dear Ann Landers: I'd like to respond to the letter from "Beside Myself in Oregon." He wanted to bring his elderly mother to live with him. but his wife was against it. He resented his wife's attitude. After my father died, my brothers and I knew that my mother would be unable to cope by herself in her big house. Although they discussed modifying their own homes to ac­ commodate Mother. I was very strong in my opposition to this. 1 told them there was no way Mother could live in my home without destroying my marriage and I suspected the same was true for them. They eventually agreed, and Mother went into a facility where she could get more and more attention as her physical and mental abilities deteriorated Guilt? You bet. Every time 1 visited her. I felt guilty. Did she rub it in? Of course. "How can you make me live in a place like this?" she would ask But after I left. 1 knew that this was the best solution for a bad situa­ tion Mother had better care in that facility than my family or I would have been able to provide. I realize this may not be the best answer for everyone, but it was the best one for us. It was a tough decision, but I have never regretted it. — Tank Town in Calif. Dear Tank Town: The problem of what to do with elderly parents is one of the most dif­ ficult (and often guilt-producing) of our time. IRS harrassment Dear Ann Landers: You printed some very nice letters not long ago. praising the Internal Revenue Service for a job well done. Most Americans arc not opposed to paying taxes. Ann What they don't appreciate are the tac­ tics used by the IRS to collect taxes that .ve not actually owed. Haven't you heard about IRS agents who harass innocent people’’ And what about the IRS mistakenly taking people's property and not offering so much as an apology after they have ruined their lives? The IRS intimidated me for six years before finally admitting that 1 owed them nothing. They put a lien on my paycheck and kept my tax returns. Even after admitting they had made a mistake, they still have not returned my money, nor have they apologized for mak­ ing my life miserable. If it happened to me. Ann. it could happen to you. Then let’s see what you have to say about our lovely tax system. — Been There in Fremo. Dear Been There: Apparently, a number of readers also have "been there." Frankly. I was surprised to receive so many letters citing chapter and verse on how people had been mistreated by the IRS. Almost all who wrote said, as you did. that it took forever to get things straightened around, and many are still waiting. In my opinion, the Internal Revenue Ser­ vice does pretty well considering the enormity of the job, but when an apology is owed, it should be given as soon as possible, and this goes for the refunds as well. Are you listen­ ing. Washington. Gen of the Day: A father is a person who spends thousands of dollars on his daughter's wedding and then reads in the piper that he gave her away. Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns ? ' ’Nuggets and Doozies' ’ is the answer. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling} to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P. O. Bax 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0652 (In Canada. send $6.25). Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate. Inc. LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALK THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by David Killgore ond Karen A. Killgore, his wife to Heart­ well Mortgage Cor pot a lion a Michigan Corpora lion, Mortgagee, dated January 25. 1985 and recorded on January 29. 1985 in Liber 420. on Page 85. Barry County Records. Michigan ond wo* assigned by mesne assignment* to FT Mortgage Companies dba FIB Mortgage Services os succesor by merger to Sunbelt Notional Mortgage Corpora­ tion os assignee, by an assignment dated January 8. 1991 which was recorded on March 20 1991 In Liber 513. on Page 128. Borry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Twelve Thousand Two Hun­ dred Seventy-Seven ond 77/100 dollars (S12.2n.77). including interest ol 12.50% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in sold mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan ot IX o'clock p.m.. on September 11. 1997. Soid premises ore situated in VILLAGE OF MID DLEVULE. Barry County Michigan ond ore described os: Lot 9 of Block 84 of Keeler Brothers Addition to the Village of Middleville, according to the record­ ed plat thereof os recorded in Liber I of Plats on Page 40 The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dote of such sole, unless determine abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 6X.324)o. In which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sale Dated July 31. 1997 FT MORGAGE COMPANIES dba FTB .'Aortgoge Ser­ vices a* successor by merger lo Sunbelt National Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott < Trott. P.C. Attorneys for FT Mortgage Companies dba FTB Mortgage Services os successor by merger to Sunbelt Notional Mortgage Corporation XIX Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File *97075265 (8/21) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made In the conditions ot a mortgage made by STEVEN D. SMITH and JEANNIE K. SMITH, husband and wife (Original Mortgagors) to GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN, (f/k/a Groot Lakes Bancorp, a r- 4 - 1 » —■ e — i i Rnorrgogoe, —. -,T T . oaroa 4 -a- 4 /uno > -w reaeror j^nrings uorwj, aw. 1994 and recorded on July I. 1994 in liber 609. on Page IB. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of Thirty Six Thousand Ono Hundred Ninety-Throe and 66/IX dollars (836.193.66). including interest ot 8.625% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such case mode and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo iorecioeod by a sole ot the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan ot I X o'dock P.M. on September 4. 1997. Soid promisos ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land tn the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4of Section 15. Town I North. Ranged West, described as: Beginning at a point on the East lino of said Section 15. which lies South 862.68 foot from the East IZ4 post of said Section, thence West at right angles with said East lines 326.X feet, thence South parallel with said East line to the South lino oi the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 15. thence Easterly along said South line to said East lino of Section 15. thence North along said East lino 463.42 feet to the piece of beginning. Johnstown Township. Borry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall bo 12 month(s) from the date ol such sole. Dated. July 24. 1997 GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN FOR INFORJAATION. PLEASE CALL: (248) 642-4202 Attorneys for GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK. MICHIGAN Trott 8 Trott, P.C. XIX Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Form* Michigan 48025 Filo *97075232 (8/21) EXPERIENCED MACHINE AND PRESS OPERATORS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY!! Due to an increase in customer demand. MANPOWER has immediate placement for individuals experienced in Machine and Press Operation in the Southeast Grand Rapids, Ionia County area. Many of these positions require overtime and have the possibility for permanent hire. If you meet these requirements, contact us at: MANPOWER 127 N. MARKET STREET HASTINGS, MI 49058 (616) 948-3000 E.O.E. MANPOWER is also accepting applications for General Clerical. Data Entry. General Labor, and Tool & Die. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 14. 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time Barry County Free Fair of the 1960s By Joyce F. Weinbrccht The year of 1960 started out * ith three new members on the fair board Howard Smith, who had served on the board for seven' yean, was renamed as president. and Russel Solomon became the new secretary The Barry County Fair was sttll a free fair, with more than 700 4-H boys and girls as ex­ hibitors There was a home talent show, the charge for the show to the public was 25 cents There was also a pie-eating contest with classes for girls, boys, mothers and a fourth contest for fathers The prize was a pie. and there was a square dance on horseback, put on by the 4-Hcrs William Kilpatrick was the 4-H Agent tn 1960 and was working with all of the 4-H dubs in the county There were 4-H demonstrations all day and many animals were shown A call raised by Homer Becker and George Lydy of the Hastings Milling and Supply Company, in cooperation with the Barry County Holstein Breeders, was auction­ ed on Aug 4. with the proceeds going to the Barry County Community Building Fund. Kenneth Mead was the auctioneer There was a tractor operators' contest and a heavyweight horse-pulling contest The horse show and livestock parade were held in front of the grandstand and there was an evening of professional wre-tling Hamess races were held, and the fat slock auction was held on Friday. Joey Chitwood Thrill show with new Corsairs performed on Fnday night Saturday's shows were mule pulling, and in the evening the Grand Ole Opry. with the Duke of Paducah and Little Jimmy Dickens The attendance was said to be 26.000 in I960 Governor John B Swainson paid his first visit to the Barry County Fair in 1961 He visited many of the exhibits and gave a brief talk in front of the grandstand. Rain interfered a bit with the fair, raining on Tuesday which was Children’s Day. but 289 boys and girls took pan in the contests in front of the grandstand and enjoyed the reduc ed prices on the midway It rained on the last day of the fair in 1961. causing the cancellation of the second day of harness racing and cutting into the crowds that usually come to visit the midway on the final night of the fair The grandstand show, the Grand Ole Opry. went on as scheduled The Community Building was a reality in 1961 It had been built at a cost of $20,000. and in 1961 was filled with outstanding ex­ hibits and commercial displays. Bea Murphy, well known local musician and organist spent the days of the fair entertaining the visitors by playing the Hammond organs in her display She sold Hammond organs and gave lessons in her shop in the City of Hastings There were also exhibits of the products made in Hastings and Barry County . George Carpenter was secretary-manager of the fair. Earl McKibbon, secretary manager of the Barry County Free Fair. July 19. 1963 Ralph Pennock and two 4-H Club youngsters showing garden crops. 1960s. At the annual meeting of the fair board in December. 1961. Earl McKibbon was elected secretary-manager for 1962 Simon Maichele was elected president, replacing retiring Howard Smith, who had served as president for six years and served as a director for 15 years. Dr. Fred Hauser was named first vice president and Robert Linderman was elected to second vice president Clyde Ellis Jr and Russell Dingerson were voted in to serve on the board. Fair dales for 1962 were set for July 30-Aug. 4. The fair remained a free fair There were three days of harness racing scheduled The 4-H Fat Slock sale was also scheduled for 1962 The Danny Fleenor Auto Thrill show and the Hurricane Hell Driven presented the grandstand show And the fair was a^ain climaxed by the Grand Ole Opry The campgrounds to the west of the livestock area were filled with 4-H members and their leaders Over 900 persons exhibited at the fair. The Barry County Fire Association held a water ball contest The free fair in 1963 was suited again by patients from Barry County Medical Facility on Wednesday A.J Carl Midway furnished the rides and shows for the midway The Hur­ ricane Hell Drivers were scheduled again this year, as was the Grand Ole Opry Hamess races were held, and the heavy weight horse pulling contest was held There was a horse show and a large display of agricultural machinery , as well as many displays and ex­ hibits. with all of the space for exhibits being Joyce Weinbrccht, leader of Altoft 4-H Dairy Club and superintendent of the 4-H and FFA Dairy Division with the Jersey cow belonging to club member Bill Vandenberg. Clara Stanton, far right, tasting cake baking entries to judge them. 1960s in use. At the annual fair board meeting. Earl McKibbon was re-elected secretary manager Simon Maichele was again the president Clyde Ellis became vice president. Edward Wietnik became treasurer and Russell Dinger­ son. Richard Reed. Dr Fred Hiuser. Robert Linderman and James Buckley tilled out the board. The 1964 Free Fair, the 105lh Barry Coun­ ty Fair, was similar to the 1963 fair, featuring many of the same shows and events. There was a dog show on Friday aftcrmxin and a Western Rodeo, put on by the Moccasin Creek Ranch Rodeo, in the evening. Superintendents for the 1964 fair were Richard Palmer, speed; Gary Buckland and Mrs. Frank Weinbrccht. 4-H and FFA dairy; Clarence Harman. 4-H and FFA livestock. Tom Wiennga. sheep and swine; Gordon Endsley. 4-H horses; Agnes Hollister. 4-H dogs; Mrs. Shirley Wilkins and Mrs William Lewis, poultry and rabbits; Mrs. Earl Tobias. 4 H crafts, photographs and conservation; Dick Reed. crop, garden and landscape divi­ sion; Clara Tobias, vegetable garden crops and flower garden; Mrs. Howard Ferris, home economics. Ruby Wood., foods clothing and knitting; Howard Smith, cattle, open class. Rex McCool. Christmas tree; Mrs Clark Oversmith and Mrs. Leo Barry, home economics, extension, and Mrs Robert Baldwin and Mrs Elmer Robinson, flower exhibits. The first day of the fair, the Southwest Michigan Jersey Parish Show was held in the front of the grandstand on Monday. Two hun­ dred and fifteen horses were graded at this fair, taking all day from 9 a.m. until 7:55 in the evening The Hastings Banner reported that on Tues­ day. July 28. Ed Wietnik. treasurer of the Barry County Fair, told them that two youngsters. Roger Blodgett. 8. and Todd Warner. 5. had found $11 on the fairgrounds and had turned it in to the secretary 's office. Jeff Pontz reported that he had lost that amount of money and described it. It was returned to him. Local talent was featured on the grandstand on Tuesday night There were 14 dogs entered in the 4-H dog show. Mary Hollister won Grand Champion with her Airedale Terrier. Stanley Sager was elected to the fair board in 1964. replacing Clyde Ellis Jr Earl McKibbin. secretary manager of the Barry County Free Fair was elected vice president of the Southwestern Michigan Fair Association and Racing Circuit during their convention. The fair was set for July 26-31. 1965. The Southwest District Jersey Parish Show was held on Monday, the first day of the fair. Oscar Kaechele. Middleville, and Henry Clark of Eaton Rapids, owned the senior champion Jersey bull. Kaechele also had the junior champion female and the top senior yearling. Oscar Kaechele. along with Joyce Weinbrccht. was superintendent of the 4-H and FFA dairy bams There were three days of harness racing, and two drivers were injured in the races Thomas Adams was thrown from his sulky and received a hip fracture Lawrence Mead suffered a broken collar bone, broken arm. cracked ribs and other injuries when he was thrown off the sulky The horse continued around the track without a driver and without incident and headed for the bams Professional wrestling and stage shows were part of the fair A.J Carl Shows sup­ plied the midway, with Tony Carl and his sons. James and Ralph, helping operate the show There was a large horse show this year, with Stanley Sager and James Buckley in charge The show included the Barry County 4-H Saddle Horse Division, quarter horses and Tennessee Walkers Entries came from throughout Michigan. Indiana and Illinois Wall "King" Kovaz international auto daredevils presented a thrill show This show had a problem, also A driver lost control of a car and ripped out a large sec­ tion of the fence on the west turn and struck a grain wagon that was on display No one was hurt, even though kids were in the wagon wat­ ching the show from behind the fence The annual talent show was held, as was the Fat Stock Sale Calvin ‘"Tink" Brown was the auctioneer The Dog Obedience Show was also held BHdseye view of the midway from the top of the Ferris Wheel, In the 1960s. Wayne Newton with the Reserve Champion Steer raised by Denny Dingerson. One of the three quonset huts as it was being moved onto the fairgrounds. At the annual meeting held in October. 1996. the board approved the purchase of three 40-by-100 foot steel Quonset type buildings built in 1952. from the federal government, which had used them for storage for surplus grain It was estimated that it would cost between $4.(MX) and $5.(XX) to move the three buildings, but the shortage of space was critical and this seemed to be one way to help solve the problem A drive to finance the buildings got unde, way. The Booster Ticket Sales Campaign was underway during the month ot April to raise the money The Hastings Kiwanis Club spearheaded the drive The Barry County news media all acted as collection points for the donations This included the Hastings Banner. The Middleville Sun and News. The Nashville News and the Freeport News as well as WBCH radio station The buildings were acquired at no cost, but the cost of moving them and preparing them for use at the fairgrounds was estimated at $2,100 each. Financing for this cost was ar­ ranged Bernard Peck Jr. and Wilfred Burns both of Hastings, contracted to move the buildings from West State Road to the fairgrounds Hastings Kiwanis Club spearheaded the fund drive, with Hal Bucrgc as chairman In 1966. W G Wade Shows brought in the midway for the first time in several years Again, horse racing was held for the last three days of the fair There was a horse-pulling contest Lucky O'Hare Auto Thrill show came to fair, as did wrestling, featuring women wrestlers, midget wrestlers, and males wrestling There was a pony team and wagon show and a mule-pulling contest, and See FAIR, Page 12 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 14, 1997 Long a welcome guest at Egypt Valley’s FOAC < < me l< think < I il The Britons are picked to report as MIAA champs! Albion College will be seeking foolball history this fall when they bid for an unprecedented eighth consecutive outnght Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) championship Last Thursday (Aug 7) the leagues coaches made (he Britons a unanimous choice to win their eighth title in a row. The last seven years. Albion was picked by the coaches as well, so the chances of them being correct seem to be as solid as the Albion team itself. And if Albion is to win it. a few local standouts might play a key in that quest. Maple Valley High School has three graduates on the Albion football squad: Brent Stine. Gabe Priddy and Jim Mitchell. Stine is a senior defensive lineman and Pnddy is a junior defensive back. Both have pul up important numbers in Albion's last few championship campaigns. Mitchell is a first-ycar freshman, but his talents could be an impact early. Since graduating from Maple Valley. Mitchell has added some bulk to his 6-3 frame. Hastings High is also represented by Brian Seymour. Seymour is a sophomore offensive lineman And Middleville has a member on the team as well. Dave Liu. Liu is listed as a runningback on the pre-season depth chart. This is the 100th campaign of football in the MIAA. so Albion's quest could prove to be a real diamond. On Sept. 13 Albion will bid for their 33rd consecutive league triumph, beginning the season with a non­ conference battle versus Tiffin (Ohio) at home. Make your plans early as the kickoff lofts into the sky at 1:30 p.m. Here's another date to mark on your calendar. Nov. 8. That is when Albion will travel to Hope College. Flying Dutchmen kicker Travis Williams, of Hastings, probably wouldn't mind if that game came down to the accuracy of his foot. In the 100 years of MIAA pigskin action, the Bntons have won 29 crowns and finished first in the first campaign back in 1894. In 1994. Albion captured the NCAA Division ID national championship. A national championship is now the goal for Albion Coach Craig Rundle. Rundle replaces Pete Schmidt who won nine MIAA championships in 14 years and had an impressive win-loss mark in the MIAA of 56-113. But. Rundle also has the credentials to get the job done which many fans in the Barry County area arc hoping for. Albion is listed amongst Division Ill's Top 25 in this years Street <4 Smith's magazine and deservedly so. The Bntons return 15 starters including 6-5. 355 offensive lineman Jason Carriveau and runningbacks Ray Henke and Virgil Petty. Henke and Petty combined for 1.520 yards and 20 touchdowns in 1996. • Britons tops in P.R.: When obtaining information on the Albion football team earlier this week. I happened to hear a familiar voice. Robin Hartman, Albion's sports information director, worked in the Battle Creek media during the time that I was in the area and has always been a great provider of sports information. Keep up the good work Robin and hope to see those faxes/press releases in the mail soon. • Last Chance Hoop Fans: Deadline for sign-ups for this years Hastings Summerfest 3-on-3 basketball tournament is 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday,, although we may accept entrees till Mcnday afternoon if can be bnng in a few more teams. If you still need to sign-up forms can be picked up at the J-Ad office (1952 N. Broadway in Hastings) or the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office (118 E. Court St. in Hastings). Hope to see you Aug. 23. • Found Fun at Founders: Delton's Founders Day last Saturday was a special treat for one specific sports editor. The best pert was the Talent Show that featured group of youthful doggers from the Lake Odessa area. Thunder Floor, comprised of Kailec Laws, Audrey Dacey. Laci Wolivcr, Rachel Brandenberg. Chelsea Brandenberg and Leslie Allen, performed like champions, not even allowing a shoddy stereo system to get in their way. Thunder Floor, a group taught by Bob Warner, showed great perseverance and talent like many others on a very sunny Saturday in Delton. Talk to you soon. The rain may have dampened the experience a little bn. but it didn't stop Hastings' Scott Long from enjoying a great experience Tuesday at the Egypt Valley County Club in Grand Rapids Long, a 1995 graduate of Hastings High School who made second team all-conference as a Saxon golfer, won a chance to play in the First of America Classic's Skills Challenge through a special media contest. He was to compete in the Challenge with one of four Senior Tour professionals — Rick Actin. Larry Lorclli. Bruce Summcrhayes or Walter Morgan — helping to raise money for select chanties. Amateur golfers, according to Long, are not allowed to accept money The cxpcncncc itself was a big enough award, but Long also received an Egypt Valley shirt, a hat. priceless golf equipment and clubhouse passes from the deal. The only problem was Tuesday's wet and dreary weather. The FOAC Shoot-Out was staged in soaked course conditions earlier in the afternoon, but thunder and lighting made the Skills Challenge a complete wash. Long, though, still made the most out of his moments there. "It was still a lot of fun." Long said. "The people were real nice and treated us very well. The professionals net only chatted with the amateurs, but they also posed for photographs, according to Long This is Long’s fourth year of attending the FOAC Senior PGA tournament. He plans to be out there again Sunday for the final round and is hoping that the weather is a sunnier on that occasion. This has been quite a golfing season for the Western Michigan University student. On March 31 Long scored a Hole-in-One in South Bend on the 184-yard 17th hole at the Erskine Golf Club On July 26. the local swinger teamed with Mark Russell to win first place honors at the Membcr/Guest Invitational at the Hastings Country Club. And throughout the summer months Long has worked with professional Jay Kinsey, and others, on H.C.C.'s well-attended Junior Golf program. Scott Long, and his family, got to rub shoulders with professional golfers at Egypt Valley Country Club Tuesday during a special FOAC event. Prep Season Starts Today The high school boys golfs season gels into full swing today with the Barry County tournament at the Mullenhurst Golf Club in Delton. Golfers arc expected to start their rounds at 11 a.m. Teams competing include Hastings. Delton. Maple Valley. Lakewood, Middleville. Caledonia. Gull Lake. Pennfield and possibly Wayland. Gull Lake beat Hastings by three strokes (309-312) to take the 1996 title. Jon Lawrence, a *97 Hastings High graduate, shared medalist honors with Gull Lake's Ryan Ferguson with an 18-hole round of 73. Saxon teammate Don Smith also played well and finished one stroke behind al 74. H.C.C. honors ace, winners A hole-m-one and team winners from the Membcr/Guest Invitational highlight recent golfing news from the Hastings Country Club. Suk Chon Kim, of Hudsonville, managed a hole-in-one on Aug. 2 on the 171-yard, par three fourth hole. Suk Chon Kim used a six iron to card the feat. At the recent Membcr/Guest Invite. Scott Long and Mark Russell won the championship, Jim Coleman and Bruce Hahn triumphed in the second flight and Dan King and Greg McGandy took first place in the third flight. Despite Monday's wet weather, Hastings High's fall athletes had a great time preparing for their upcoming seasons on opening day. Here, some female athletes take part in a very fun run around the Johnson Field track. For more photos from Monday's first practices see page 16 of today's Hastings Banner. Young guys take over... Barry County welcomes administrators, coaches to its prep family Maple Valley High hires administrator from G.R. After coaching football for 11 years and baseball for six. Rick Arnett thought that it was time for him to move up to an administrative post. Amen, who served as an assistant athletic director and coached at Grand Rapids Union High School the last few years, officially became Maple Valley's athletic director and high school assistant principal al Monday's school board meeting "It's going to be a challenge, but it's a welcome challenge." Arnett said. "Todd (former athletic director Todd Gonser) has taken care cf a lot of things and left me in good shape." Of course there arc those who sense that Arnett might mis^ being out on the field as practices open this week. Maple Valley High football coach Guenther Mittelstacdt is one of those individuals who is waiting for Arnett's arrival once the pads arc passed out on Thursday. Maple Valley's opening game is at Union City on Sept. 5 With a masters degree in school administration and work as a substitute administrator al Union. Arnett does have "desk job" experience He says the dual positions at Maple Valley came at (he right time. "1 think that the liming was right, it was time to move up." Arnett explained. "Ideally, it was what I was looking for." Coming from a Class A school the size of Union. Arndt is very happy to be working al Maple Valley, which is Class C "Smaller is better, especially for the students." Arnett said "If you're not a standout academically or athletically (at a big school), you're not known I really look forward to being personal with the kids." Vicksburg and Kclloggsvillc are other areas where Ameit has worked, helping him to draw his conclusions about working in the smaller school districts. But. athletics arc also a very big reason why he chose to work with the Lions program. "I inters icw districts for positions and Maple Valley is a very strong athletic position. Arnett said. Arnett. 32. said that he has been introduced to all of Maple Valley's fall coaches and stated "they all seem to be quality people." Championship teams, in Arnett’s words, promote improved grades and help a school to run as a "well-oiled machine." That will be Arnett's goal as he begins his job as athletic director this fall. Rick Arnett and his wife Tracy have two children. A J age four and Amanda age two. The family is currently looking for residency in or around Hastings. Rick Arnett has only been involved in his new jobs a few days at Maple Valley High, but the paper work is already piling up on his desk. Lakewood hires coach from Kentucky There are two certainties about Lakewood High School's varsity football program. 1. Randall Hager is now the new man in charge 2. Hager will incorporate a new offense. Hager was named to the varsity post late last week and began practices with the football team on Monday. He has a little over three weeks to prepare his Lakewood team for its Sept. 5 opener at Hastings High The new varsity football coach also will be a social studies teacher at Lakewood High Hager. 31. comes from Prestonsburg. Ky., where he coached and played high school football. He was the head coach for one year at Betsy Lane High School, was defensive coordinator at Prestonsburg and served as an assistant at Allen Central High School. His reason for moving from the “Blue Grass State" to the "Great Lakes State" had something to do with family. Hager s wife. Polly (Cook) Hager, grew up in nearby Vermontville and she had a chance to go back to work in the Vermontville area. When hearing of the Vikings' football opening, the father of two thought it was best for his entire family to return to this area. See LAKEWOOD coninued on page 14 Coach Randall Hager hopes that overall toughness will help his Viking football program to achieve �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 14. 1997 — Page 11 Bowling league meeting on Aug. 22 An organizational meeting for the Senior Citizens’ Bo* ling League tor the 1997-98 season is scheduled to be held Friday. Aug 22. at 9 30 a.m at Hastings Bo* I The mixed league, open to bowlers aged 50 and over, is comprised of four-person teams According to league secretary Sam Glasgow. "It’s a fun league, where you get to meet a lot of nice people 11 you haven’t got a full team, that’s OK." she commented "We’ll find a team for you to bowl on." Anyone interested in joining the league should attend the organizational meeting on Aug 22 Those wanting additional informa­ tion on the league can contact Hastings Bowl at 945-3184 or Sam al 945 3712 Around the Hastings' Steve Bamum aims his 'shoe* towards the big points during the tournament in Delton last Saturday. Pitchers win flights at Founder’s Day event Sensiba Just misses out on first win of ASA season How important can 780 of a second be? You might want to ask Middleville professional race car driver Dave Sensiba after he finished just 780 behind winner Rick Beebe at last week's Michigan 300 in Marne Sensiba. currently fifth in the American Speed Association point standings with 1.806. said that a few additional laps could have helped his quest for his first victory of the ‘97 ASA campaign "We thought the outside was a little slick and decided to wait to get underneath." Sensiba said following the race "But, with the laps counting down. 1 moved to the outside and the car worked better than we expected We just ran out of laps." Sensiba's efforts in his West Michigan Auto Auclion/MC Sports Pontiac, led the large group of Michigan drivers who competed in the local event at Marne (Berlin Raceway) Also testing their track skills were Dorr's Bob Senneker. who finished 12th and is also 12th in the point standings, and Hastings' Joe Bush, who finished 16th after starting eighth in his West Michigan Chevy Dealcrs/Hill Machine Chevrolet. Bush is third in Laic Model points (599) at Berlin this season. Senneker had problems finding a spot amongst the leaders al the Michigan 300. "We were able to get the car up in the lop 10. but we weren't really competitive." Senneker said "The car was pretty good at the beginning, bul we couldn't get it to stay that way" Sensiba led from laps 117-137 of the 300lap spectacle that was held on his home Berlin track. "It uould have been nice to have won one al our home track, but we ll look for that first win next week al Anderson." Sens.ba said. The Anderson 400 will be held in Anderson IN on Aug. 14-15 A triple-header auto racing program of Late Models. Sportsmans and Super Stocks will run this Saturday at the Berlin Raceway. Adull admission is $10 and children are $4. GALESBURG SPEEDWAY Mike and Karmen Nickerson, of Fine Lake, finished fifth in the Enduro class at Galesburg last Sunday night. The Nickerson team completed 244 of the 250 laps to cam a spot in the top five. KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY Hastings' Brad Shellenbarger drove his way to a heat win and then posted a very strong second place finish in the Mini Stock feature race at Kalamazoo last Saturday. In Limited Late Model action. Delton's Gabe High earned a strong fifth in the feature and Brandon Lyons, also of Delton, wound up eighth in that same race. High, now 14th in points, qualified seventh for the 31-field feature. Despite placing behind High on Saturday. Lyons is still in front of him in the point standings at 13th. Three area drivers took part in the Factory Slock events: Brian Bergakker. Shellenbarger and John TerMeer. Bergakker. of Middleville, was 14th. Shellenbarger wound up 25th and TerMeer, of Gun Lake, was 17th in the feature. D^tgakkcr is I6th in the point standings. Shellenbarger is 20th and TerMeer is currently in the 17th spot. In the Race of Doom Enduro festivities, many local drivers competed including Hastings' Buzz Storm. High. Delton's Chad Lyons. Hastings' Norm Aspinall, Middleville's Darwin Bergakker and Dave Neeson. BENSON RACKS UP MILES Johnny Benson is 12th in the 1997 Winston Cup point standings and is third in miles completed with 7.931. He trails only Dale Earnhardt (8.027) and Dale Jarrett (7.974) "Il's been tough getting up there and it will be tough just trying to remain there with so many good cars behind us." Benson said of his climb to professional racing's top tier. "If you look at the standings . guys like Ernie Irvan. Rusty Wallace. Sterling Marlin and Michael Waltrip are behind us." Twenty three pitchers took part in Saturday's Delion Founders Day Horseshoe Pitching Contest and quite a few ringers were achieved as a result. In Flight I three pitchers won four of five matches, bul Delton's Larry Cotten was declared the winner by virtue of his 63 ringers. Ron Wilcox, of Hastings, was 4-1 with 52 ringers and Steve Bamum. also of Hastings, was 4-1 with 51 ringers. In Flight 2 Hastings' Jerry Mitchell took top prize winning four of five. Delton's Dean Williams and Delton's Lester Lord each were 3-2. but Williams registered 33 ringers and Lord managed 28 ringers. A perfect mark of 5-0 made Delton's Jim Arnold No. I in Flight 3. Delton's Fred Staton won four times for second place and Bob Ferris won twice with 22 nngers for third place. Flight 4 was won by Hastings’ Pele Tossava who won five. Delton's Travis Loofboro finished second with four tnumphs and Delton's Eric Holloway was third with three victories. Event coordinator Dean Williams said not only was the turnout good, but so were the ones pitching the horseshoes. ’There were some very good pitchers and that made it very close." Williams explained. Pitchers of all ages came to Delton including one that was nine years old and another who was 12 years of age. The next big area horseshoe event will take place at the Hastings Summerfesl on Aug. 23 and will be held in Fish Hatchcry Park. For more information about the event, contact Tossava al (616) 945-9444. LAKEWOOD, cont. from pg. 13 Hager knows there is a lol of work to do with the Viking gndders. but he is also thankful for the work his assistants have already accomplished. "1 think that the assistants have done an excellent job of running the summer program; as late as 1 came in. things were still in good shape.” Hager said. A new offense will be implemented, according to Hager, replacing the Wing T that former football coach Ted Hollern ran. Hollern's teams went 21-17 in his four seasons at the school, but there were people in and around the program who opposed the Wing T Hollern recently accepted the head football post at Wyoming Rogers, an O K Blue team that finished 0-9 a season ago. "Our defense will be mainly the same, but the offense will have a different look to it." Hager explained. As far as seeing what type of offense Lakewood will run. the Saxons will just have to wait a few weeks. “The biggest challenge (for the Lakewood players) will be tKe new offense." Hager said. "There’s always some terminology differences and that takes a little while to get 2 Golfers s Hastings' Brad Shellenbarger not only raced in the Factory Stock field Saturday at the Kalamazoo Speedway, but also finished near the top in the Mini Stock division. (Photo provided) RN/LPN-HOME HEALTH Part Time • Weekends PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a RN or LPN for our Home Health Department for weekend home care v isits. The successful candidate must hold a current Michigan License, have previous experience in a long term care nursing home, hospital or home care agency, possess strong communication skills and be able to work independently. Please send appltcalion/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Ann Human Resources Dept. Z 1009 West Green Street fi Hastings. Ml 49O5X II (6I6)94X3||2 FOE \ Beau Bissett. age 9 and throwing, and Brett Bissett, age 12 and watching, prove that horseshoes is a game enjoyed by those of all ages. Report your racing results 945-9554 1o THURSDAY 9:30 a.m. Scramble GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE 948 8366 H.V.A.C. Service TechJInstaller/Installcr Leadmen: Attention experienced residential II VAC personnel Are you ready to advance into the commercial and indiiNin.il marker* Become involved in all phase* ol commercial and industrial systems. including state of the art controls, restaurants and supermarket refrigeration Quality Air has new openings m our expanding Service Department Piping and welding experience a plus Send four resume ‘ to: Quality Air Heating & Cooling 339> Kruft \vc.. S.E.. Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 Attn: Service General Manager used to. There’s not much I can do to control Hastings or Ionia. We have to be able to control our own team." Hager hopes to make toughness, both mental and physical, a trademark of his new Viking program. "The weight program will be very important al Lakewood High School." Hager explained. Returning starters or players with experience on the varsity team are small in quantity , according to Hager, but he adds. "The quality is there." "Our goal each year is Io be as good as we can be. Our second goal would be to make the playoffs." Hager stated. Differences between Kentucky football and Michigan pigskin action. Hager says there are a few. In Kentucky, according to Hager, players can compete in more than one game per week. In Michigan, the season starts on a later date. The playoff system is also different from state to state. Lakewood Basketball Mike Maciasz. who has coached at Lakewood for 21 years, was named as the girls varsity coach late last week. Maciasz already heads the boys varsity program and has been a junior varsity and freshman coach for the Vikings' girls program the las’ couple of seasons. Depth is a main concern for Maciasz' new program which includes hoop standouts Jami Schrock. Jennifer Nielsen. Stephanie Elsie and Kristen Green. Delton Soccer Mark Carlson, who coached the Panthers’ girls soccer program last spring, has been named the new coach for the boys varsity soccer program according to D-K athletic director Karen Leinaar. Carlson is a graduate of Hastings High School. 10",, DISCOUNT TILL 8/31/97 HASTINGS DETAIL SHOP 1510 STAR SCHOOL RD • HASTINGS. Ml 49058 11 I Mil F MH TH OF E W RUSS> - OVER I-I YEARS EXPERIENCE - PROFESSIONAL AUTO CLEANING COMPETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR CARS - VANS - TRUCKS HAND WASH HAND WAX BUFFING COMPLETE INTERIOR DETAILING 616-945-5607 YMCA NEWS Hastings Womens Softball League Black Division W-L Bennett Industries.............................................7-0 City Merchants................................................. 5-3 True Value......................................................... 3-6 Hart Construction............................................. 1-7 Blue Division Gcodenough's Goodies................................... 6-2 Jarman Construction........................................ 5-2 Piston Ring......................................................... 4-4 Hastings Mutual................................................0-7 Game Results Monday. Aug. 4 — City Merchants 1. Ben­ nett Industries 1. True Value 27. Hart Con­ struction 3. Tuesday. Aug. 5 — True Value 7. Goodenough's Goodies 0; Hastings Mutual 11. Hart Construction 10: Bennett Industries 7. Hastings P-Ring 0. Delton Women’s Softball Final Standings Team W-L Chemco Tank....................................................10-2 Gofco.................................................................... 9-3 Liberty Group.....................................................8-4 Delton Auto Body.............................................6-6 Beverly's Hair Co.............................................5-7 Clancy Realtors................................................. 4-8 Crocked Lake Excavating........................... 0-12 Tournament Results Liberty Group. Delton Auto Body. Chemco Tank. Gofco. Beverly’s. Corporate Games Plans are underway for the 1997 YMCA of Barry County Corporate Games. The Cor­ porate Games are scheduled for Sept 15 through Oct. 4. Trap Shooting is a new event for 1997. Additional festivities have been add­ ed to the games. The next meeting for the team captains will be held on Friday. Sept. 5. For additional information, contact Lyndy at the YMCA Office. 945-4574 Coed Softball The Coed Slow Pitch League will play games on Tuesday evenings at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. The season starts Aug. 26. Teams are required to send a representative to the organizational meeting on Tuesday . Aug. 19 at the YMCA Office at 6:30 p.m. The league is open to play ers at least 18 years of age and out of high school. The team roster, registration form, and fee of S200. are due Aug 19 Contact the YMCA Office for forms and information. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 14, 1997 FAIR, continued from page 9 In just a few weeks the children of our com­ munities will be returning to school. As I write this week's column I'm aware of how much preparation is required to prepare for another school year Purchasing school supplies and clothes, as well as arranging for vaccinations, sports physical and bus schedules are just a few of the tasks facing parents with children in school. Preparing your family for another school year is demanding, but it does not need to be overwhelming. What are some measures you can lake to prepare your family for another school year ’ First, begin talking with your children about the fact that school will be starting soon Ask them if they have any concerns about the upcoming year. For children who are starting school, or moving to a new school this may be particularly helpful If your child is starting school, or moving to a new school, arrange for a meeting with the principal or teacher to process questions you or your child may want to ask. Schools have information available which will help you and your child with the transition to the school. A tour of the building, prior to the start of school, may aid your childin becoming familiar with new surroundings. Some schools have "buddy programs.** in which a group of kids is assigned to help a new child find his/her way around sciiool. Another way to help prepare your child for school is to resume a school year schedule. A school year schedule may include completing breakfast by a particular time, having time set aside for reading in the afternoon or evening, as well as establishing an early bedtime. In­ itiating these changes gradually. before school starts, may help prevent kids being over­ whelmed with "all al once” changes in their routines. Younger children may want to help shop for school supplies. Picking a book bag. umbrella or lunch pail may be a pleasant experience for a child in elementary school. Pre-teens and adolescents may want more freedom in choos­ ing clothes Within reason, such freedoms may be negotiated. There is at least one disadvantage of prepar ing your kids for school. It is essentially acknowledging that summer is. or soon will be. over. But the truth is. we are now just three weeks away from Labor Day. This sum mer seems to have gone by too fast. There is still lime for another vacation or long weekend at the beach. There is also time to prepare your fam iy. and yourself, for the up­ coming school year NOTICE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS A budget hearing, covering all funds, will be held during a special board meeting to be held on Tuesday. August 26. 1997 at 5:00 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, covenng proposed expenditures and estimated revenues of the Township for the fiscal year 1998 , THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE SUB­ JECT OF THIS HEARING. Save -r America’s Forests To prepare fnr the I960 and • *n»h County Fair, the Young Farm Bureau organization held a picnic and work bee at the fairgrounds to get the grounds ready for the upcoming fair The grandstand got a new coal of paint inside and out. as did the Community Building, which is used to house the commer­ cial exhibits. The beef bam was also painted white Earl McKibbon was still the secretary manager and many of the superintendents re­ mained the same Ed Wietnik was still the treasurer in 1969 Many of the events and shows were done by the same people as in 1968. but there was an all-girl thrill show, part of the Rotroff Attrac­ tions of Russell. Ky The girls did precision exhibition driving, and performed on trapeze bars on the tops of fast moving automobiles Horse racing, horse shows and horse pulling and tractor pulls were still pan of the fair W.G. Wade brought in the midway again in 1969. Many of the exhibits in 1969 reflected the impact of America's Moon Men Themes of displays were "Blast Off." the Busy Beigh Club; Count Down for Journey Thru Bam Ville 4-H; Why Not Shoot for the Moon in 4-H. by the Cloverleaf Club. Nashville and 4-H Rocket to the Future. Hastings Center 4-H group. Five townships situated close to the city of Hastings moved a step closer toward the formation of an independent sewer and water authority Tuesday afternoon. Officials from Baltimore. Carlton, Castleton. Hastings Charter and Rutland Charter townships met at Hastings Township Hall to choose a name for the prospective authority. "Barry County Townships Waler and Sewer Authority " The officials also elected interim officers for the authority: Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley, chairman; Rutland Supervisor Bob Edwards, vice­ chairman; and Hastings Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttcnden. secretary -treasurer It was decided that the principal office for the authority will be Hastings Township, and the .iscal year will be January I to December 31. Each of the five townships' governing hoards must approve articles of incorporation for the authority before the entity is consid­ ered official. The group, which included Bob Edwards and Blanch Munjoy from Rutland. Dave Kaiser from Carlton. Justin Cookley and Lorna Wilson from Castleton. Tracy Mitchell. George Cullers and Jim Rhodes from Baltimore, and Dick Thomas. Ping Beckwith and Bonnie Cruttenden from Hastings Township, decided to set an $200 membership fee per township to pay for start-up costs of the authority, including le­ gal fees and publication of the articles of in­ corporation. It was decided to ask Capital Consultants to provide them with an estimate of how much it would cost to update a 1977/1979 study the engineering firm did ' x the city of Hastings on the sewer rrd waler needs of Rutland. Hastings C’,r..ier. Castleton and Carlton townships. The new study would add Ionia County says ‘yes’ to save 911 to protect & restore Mtml forests. >' a. wwte lumtoowaCMta*. ■ Aacricaa Fomu MMU91I9 BARBARA BEDFORD. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON COUNTV OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Lower Lake Road Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township ot Cartton Barry County. Michigan having resolved its intention to make certain improvements consisting of paving and related improvements to the 3 600 toot private portion of Lower Lake Road (the ’Improvements') m the Township, has made its final determtnahon of a special assessment district which consists of the following described ‘ots and parcels of land which are benefrtted by the Improvements and against which alt or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be specially assessed LOWER LAKE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT All pa reefs located m the Plat ot Lower Lake Subdivision including Ionia County voters Tuesday overwhelming approved a 16 percent telephone surcharge for five years to keep 911 operations alive in that county. The average cost to a phone customer will be about $3.18 per month for operational costs of the enhanced 911 emergency telephone and central dispatch service program. Voters supported the telephone tax by 4.091-2.013. according to official election returns from the Ionia County Clerk's office. A 3/4 mill assessment on property taxes, along with a 4 percent telephone surcharge originally funded 9)1 service, but the millage expired in 1996 and an attempt Io replace it last August failed at the polls. Consequently, to keep 911 operations, the 16 percent telephone surcharge was proposed in Ionia County. The surcharge, according to a fact sheet from the Friends of 911, would generate roughly the same amount that the expired 3/4 mill did and would be used along with the current 4 percent surcharge to fund 911 dispatch operations. Prior to this week's election, the Friends of 911 for Ionia County worked to try to keep the system alive. On the other side of the issue. Ionia businessman Barry Bussell called for a return to the old system. Bussell said his complain* with 911 is that the service costs more than whut the public gets out of it. “When 911 was put into effect, people thought it would just be a few dollars more on their phone bill. Ninety-nine percent of people believe that,*' he said. ONE SOURCE COMMUNICATIONS Cellular - Paging - Long distance - 800 Service - DSS Now Serving all of Barry County from our New Sales office at 117 S. Grove in Delton! Stop in and see us or call toll free 491-9340 for Lots and Parcels Numbered 040-085 000-024 00 040-085-000-028-00 040-085 000-025-00 040 085-000-007-00 040-085-000-052-00 040-033-150-000 00 040 034 150-100-00 040-034-250-100-01 040 034 250-200-00 040-034-250-300-00 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Carlton has made and certified a specol assessment roll for the special assessment distnet when roll sets forth the rela­ tive portion of the cost of said improvements which ts to be levied m he form of a special assessment against each benefrtted lot and parcel of land m the special assessment district TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST 1997 AT 7 00 0 CLOCK PM AT the TOWNSHIP hall 85 WELCOME ROAD HASTINGS MICHIGAN 49058 9518 IN SAID TOWN­ SHIP TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJEC­ TIONS thereto TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roti as prepared has been reported to the Tuwn$h>p Board and is on file wrth the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public eiarrunabon information, or an appointment, at our office, or your home or place of business! One Source, where quality and customer service are still our number I priority! CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Ha'I Council Chambers. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Tuesday. September 2. 1997 at 7:30 p m to hear comments on proposed amendment to Section 3 93 "Signs in the Industnal Districts' of the City of Hastings Zoning Ordinances. take further notice that an owner or a party in interest in a lot or parcel OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30l DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party ic interest or his or her agent m person or in the alter­ native an appearance or protest can be filed wrth the Township by letter prior to the hearing m which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Townshtp Board of the Township of Carlton Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said heanng will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2466) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Dated August 4 1997 Wilma Darnels Clerk Township of Cartton information on Baltimore Township's sewer needs and update service areas in those town­ ships included in (he previous study. Il would also include having a wastewater treatment plant in one of the townships par­ ticipating in the authority, rather than hav­ ing the sewage piped to the city of Hastings. Gary Arnold of Capital consultants, who performed the initial study, will meet with sewer authority members at their next meet­ ing Sept 11 to discuss the first study and give authority members an estimate of the cost of a second study. Jim Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, and Barry County Administrator Michael Brown also attended the meeting. Bailey discussed (he county's desire to “foster economic development in the townships and also clean up any polluted lakes and prevent the pollution of clean lakes,“ according to Cruttenden. Brown explained how the Barry County Department of Public Works can help the authority finance its projects and also the dif­ ferent typ^s of 'cans available and their re­ payment structures. AmriaHMMaH 4 Ubran Court. SE Wx4«poa. DC ZOOU3 040 085-000-019 00 040-085 000 048-00 040 085-000-021-00 040-085-000-022-00 040-085-000-026-00 040-085 000-031-00 040-085 000-056-00 040-085-000-009 00 040 085-000-030-00 040-085-000-018 00 I he Grange Booths attracted attention, as did the 4-H Stock Sale. The animal exhibits were of interest to fairgoers, with six goats, four owned by David Dryer and two owned by Riley Woodrum, stealing the show Russ and Don Solomon of Middleville had their registered Percherons. and their exhibit was of interest to many The days of the Barry Free Fair were about to change, however At the annual meeting held in October. 1969. the board decided that there had to be a drastic change The 1970 fair would charge admission the climax was the Grand Ole Opry There were 166 horses and pomes in the 4-H entries, 74 dairy cattle. 30 beef canle. 37 sheep. 15 swine. 22 fat beef steer. 15 fat sheep. 15 fat hogs, one goat and eight feeder calves There were 15 dogs in the dog show held on Monday. The 4-H Tent City was present again this year, where the clubs could stay on the fairgrounds to care for their animals. Mothers and campers prepared the meals, which cost $1 per day for campers. Curfew was 10:30 p.m There was a campfire each year with storytelling, songs and comradeship Earl McKibbon was returned as director and secretary manager for the fair of 1967. Rex Casey was elected to a three year term Townships move closer to sewer/water authority TIm Mtfomridc ctaptip All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written and oral comment. 040-385-000-033-00 040-085 000 001-00 040-085 000-003-00 040-085-000-006-00 040 085 000-00901 040-085-000-011-00 040-085 000-06000 040 085 000-012 00 040 065 000-013-00 040-085 000-015-01 The 1967 fair went forward under the leadership of secretary Earl McKibbon There was a home talent show, which Ken Radant emceed Three days of harness racing were held. Children's Day with reduced prices on the midway . 4-H demonstrations and public speaking contests were held In 1968. the fair was held on July 22-27 Again there were horse races. 4-H exhibits and animals, and commercial exhibits There was a Western Rodeo which followed a draft horse and pony hitch show Superintendent's in 1968 were Simon Maichele. livestock and agriculture; Mrs. Frank Weinbrecht and Everct Olmstead. 4-H and FFA dairy; Clarence Hartman and Louie Nucben. beef; Tom Wiennga. sheep; Blair Hawblitz, swine; Rex Casey. 4-H horses; Mrs. Robert Hollister. 4-H dog care and training; Mrs Randy Pennepacker and Paul Brodbeck. 4-H poultry and rabbits; Mrs. Carl Barcroft, en­ tomology. Ralph Pennock, crops; Mrs Myr­ tle Secor, flowers and ornamentals. Mrs. Lansing Gilbert, demonstrations; Howard Smith, open cattle; Richard Reed, tractor pulling; Rex Casey, pony and draft horse show; Russell Dingerson. horse pulling; Vere Carter and William Schantz. Grange exhibits; Mrs. Mae Oversmith and Mrs. Leo Barry, home economics and Phil Homing. Christmas trees. Evenl Manshum City Clerk HELP WANTED Experienced donut fryer. Nights 32-40 hrs. per week. Apply at: PLUMBS 902 W. State St. • Hastings ATTENTION! HASTINGS AREA BUSINESS MANAGERS Now you have an economical choice for trash removal o United Waste 1 -800-882-9565 ext. 323 �NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY LEGAL NOTICES Notice is hereby given that the Borry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits CASE NO SP 13 97 - Leno Knobloch (oppl tc on!) LOCATION At 6850 Dennison Rood on the west side between Saddler ond 9 Mile Roods in Section 18. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting a permit to use Sup piemen to I Housing in the AR zone State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No 97 2217CXNC In the matter of Angela Ko»e Nothdruft Social Security No 024-74-5139 NOTICE A hearing will be held on Wednetday Sept 3. 1997 at 2 00 p m in the probate cour troom Haitmgt Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition for change of name of Angela Ro«e Nothdruft to Angela Rose Nothdi uh Boysen This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent July 30 1997 Kimberly Boysen 8762 Cory Drive Delton Ml 49046 9714 (8 14) 664 4804 CASE NO SP 14 97 - Thomas W Clark (applicant). LOCATION At 7475 Davenport Rood on the north side between Wellman ond Woodland Roods in Section 28 Woodland Twp PURPOSE Requesting a permit to operate on automobile repair facility as a home occupation tn the A zone MEETING DATE August 25 1997 TIME 7 30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room tn the Courts ond Law Building of 220 West Court St. Hostings. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present thuir views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above n^nttoned time ond place Site inspections of the above described proper ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office The special use opphcation(s) is (ore) available for public inspection at the Borry Co inty Planning Office. 220 W State St Hastings Mir higan during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 p m ). Monday thru Friday Please coll the Plonn •ng Office at 948 4830 for further information The County of Borry will provide necessary ou« iliory aids ond services such as signers for the hearing impaired ond audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Borry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W State Street Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Noncy L Boersmo Borry County Clerk (8 14) MORTAGEFORECLOSURE Rober* A Tremom & Associates P C. is a debt col­ lector ond we ore attempting to collect a debt ond any information obtained will be used for that purpose MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of o mortgage mode by DENNIS J GOULD AND LUCINDA GOULD HUSBAND AND WIFE to AAA MORTGAGE 8 FINANCIAL CORPORA TION. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee dated July 26 1996 and recorded on September 26 1996 in liber 673 on poge 836 Borry County Records. Michigan and assigned by MESNE assign­ ment to MOREQUITY INC by an assignment doted April 15 1997 ond recorded on April 24. 1997 in Liber 692 on poge 282 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of sixty seven thousand one hundred seventy nine and 64 100 Dollars ($67 179 64) including interest at 16.050% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode ond op proved notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them ot public vendue al the Borry Count/ Courthouse Hostings. Ml. at 1100 a.m. on Se$.‘ember 25 1997 Soid premises ore situated m TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE Borry County Michigan ond are described os THE EAST 1 2 OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE EAST 57 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST I 4 OF SEC TION 21 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THENCE WEST 440 FEET THENCE NORTH FROM THE CENTER OF THE ROAD 675 FEET THENCE EAST 400 FEET THENCE SOUTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sole unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 90 days from the date of such sole Dated August 14. 1997 MOREQUITY INC Assignee for Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremoin ft Associates P.C. 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (9/11) Lot 2 Block 10 o* the Village of Freeport occor dmg to ’he recorded Plat thereof as recorded in Libor 1 of Plats on poge 22 PP 08 40 H 0 002 00 The redemption period sholl bo six (6) months from the date of so 1*1 unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 in which cose the redemption period sholl be 30 days from the date of such safe Dated July 29 1997 MARY E BRUNTON Mortgagee HESS ft HESS PC Attorneys for Mortgagee 4145 Kalamazoo Ave SE Grand Rop.ds Ml 49506 (8'28) Mortgage* CASH FAST1 1 800-968-2221 9:(X) am 10 00 am 11 (X) am August 20 August 20 August 20 School Starts Grades 1-12 8:30 am - 11:30 am A.M Kindergarten Only For years of easy rockin', make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement sayings program. 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Ml 49046 ond who died July 16 1997 Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims ogams! the estate will be lorever barred unless presented to the 'proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the proposed personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign ed to ent.tied persons appearing of record August 7 1997 JoAnne Munoz 400 W Lind Court El Paso TX 85365 (616)341 4375 * (8 14) New Student Registration Grades K-12 Lifestyles • 945-5444 mortgage sale THE LAW FIRM OF HESS ft HESS PC IS ATTEMTING 1® COLLECT ON A DEBT AND ANY AND ALL IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default has been mode on the conditions of a mortgage made by DANIEL M BRUNTON AND DAWN S BRUNTON husband ond wife, to MARY E. BRUNTON Mortgagee dated December 31. 1987 ond recorded on January 4 1988 by the Borry County Register o< Deeds on Liber 461 Poge 289 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the principal sum of $23 895.65 plus in­ terest at a rote of 10% per annum, in the amount of $16 726.96 m addition to any amounts due and owing for ta«es and insurance premium on said property, and attorney fees and-costs Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and ’he statue in such cose mode and op proved notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole of the mortgaged premises or some port of them at a public ven­ due. a the Barry County Courthouse 220 W State Street Hostings Michigan (held outside — East door) on September 16 1997 i 00 p m Said premises ore situated m the Village of Freeport Borry County Michigan ond ore describ­ DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS 1997-98 OPENING OF SCHOOL NOTICE For e recorded messoc* ”• current rale Information, call I-BOO-4USBONO I-800-447-266) Friendly busy salon needs full or part-time hair stylist. Call The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 14, 1997 — Page 13 Model 0203W2 • Touchmatic’ Electronic Control • 3 3 Cu Ft Super Capocity Plus with Easy Access™Opemng • Exclusive Stainless Steel Tub • Three Speeds • Multiple Cycle Selections • Six Wash/Pinse Temperatures • Fluorescent Panel Ught • Strongest Warranty in the industry - 5 Full Years Model 9207 • Touchmatic' Electronic Control Sale Price • Super Capacity Pius with Easy'* e Access™Opentng ___ _ | Uw w 4 Exclusive Stainless Steel Drum Multiple Cycle Selections Five Temperature Selection.Moisture Sensor Auto Dry Control • Fluorescent Panel Light • Strongest Wancnty m the 'ndusfry - 5 Fun Years • • • • X- SALE PRICING ON MANY Reg Price per dot Si399 PRODUCTS! Music Center 130 West State St., Downtown Hastings 945-4284 Open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Closed Sunday �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 14. 1997 HUNTING, from Page 1 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CaZZ the Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. All makes A models, over 30 yean experience. Call 1-888-498-9137/616-948-9137 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling lopsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, stump grinding, reson able rates, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson. 616-945-2545. PAINTING HOUSES, BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING, etc. Reasonable rales, free estimates, insured. Call Randson Hestcrly Painting and Tree. 616-945-2545. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all worker1! bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. / <///// WANTED TO BUY Small pony saddle and small harness and cart Also good large dog house. 616-945-4505. / or Kt ill FOR RENT: COUNTRY SEI 1 ING, close to town, new 2 bedroom, nice yard, security A first month, $485 plus utilities, call for appointment to sec, 616-623-8743 I or 5<i/< KING SIZE “PILLOW TOP” Deluxe mattress set with frame and decor brass headboard “Brand New”! Cost $1,400, must sell! $375. 1-517-676-6414 i ar \ah \uhmioli\c 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2-door, Teal, 5-speed, p/s, p/b, p/1. am/fnVcasVradio, very sharp car, excellent condition; asking $5,700. Call anytime after 6pm 517-726-0817 Slllt GARAGE SALE 624 E. Grant, Hastings. 8/15 A 8/16, from 8-5. Nordic Track, baby clothes, toys (clean) and lots of misc. MOVING SALE Fri. Aug 15th 8-5 and SaL Aug. 16 8-12. Corner of S. Park and W. State Sl Stove, refrigerator, welder, all size clothing, lots of misc. No early birds. Rain or shine. AN IMMEDIATE PART­ TIME CAREER opportunity exists in Hastings with an expanding branch operation of a major firm. This position requires a service onenled indi­ vidual and applicants must possess sales ability, as well as strong organizational skills. Responsibilities will include interviewing, extensive custom­ er contact, business develop­ ment and the evaluation/ assignment of applicants. EOE. Interested candidates should toward resumes, no later than August 13 to: District Manager 1820 West Washington Suite One. Greenville, Ml 48838. CNC/NC OPERATOR The Viking Corporation a progres­ sive manufacturing company located in Hastings, Ml is seek­ ing CNC/NC Operaion for 2nd and 3rd shift operations. The successful candidate must pass a basic vocational test. The Viking Corporation offen an excellent * age and benefit package Inter­ ested individuals may reply by sending a resume or applying in person to: The Viking Corpora­ tion, 210 North Industrial Park Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. Attention: Human Resources. EOE/M/F/D_________________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl, Free­ port, Ml EOF._______________ JOB OPENING: Hastings Public Library support staff; 15 hours per week, afternoons A evenings; no benefits; duties include: shelving, opening mail, maintaining files, helping people find books, retrieving items from basement, use of computer. Must work well with people and with details; compu­ ter experience necessary; beg. salary $4.75. Appl) 121 S. Church Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 by August !6________ MAINTENANCE PERSONWANTED: 48 unit apartment complex. Call 948-2572. PART-TIME TELLERS. It takes a rare variety of abilities to be a really good teller. Solid math skills, the self-confidence to handle money, accuracy, a pleasant personality A above all the ability to put customers at ease. To explore the opportuni­ ties available at our main office, we invite you to contact the Personnel Office at Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court, Hast­ ings, Michigan 49058 EOE A'< t n alian 19B3 HONDA GOLDWING 1100 CC, excellent shape. Call anytime after 6pm 517-7264)285_______________ FOR SALE: 1994 29-1/2' SHASTA 5th wheel with slideout, $14,500; 1982 Kawasaki KZ 1100, $1,000 both excellent condition, call after 6:00pm 517-852-1604 SEEKING DENTAL ASSIS­ TANT to assist the dentist in all chair side aspects of dentistry. Applicants must possess the knowledge which much include work experience or dental education. 3-4 days per week, no weekends, permanent position. Please call 616-891-0583. WANTED PART-TIME DISHWASHER. Apply at County Seat Restaurant. 948-4042 Rail !■ state ATTENTION GOLFERS! Next to Hastings Country Club. 1531 Liberty Lane, Cherry Hills Estates, immediate possession. Immaculate condominium, carpeted 2-3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, beautiful kitchen, family room, bar, office, 2 car garage, lots of closets A storage. By owner 616-948-9359______________ LOTS FOR SALE. North Ridge Estates No. 2. Walkout A daylight sites avail complete with all underground utilities, side* ilk, curb A street trees Located in an area of fine homes on Hastings North side. Walking distance io Hastings Country Club and the new Tangletown Park. Lol prices start at $19,900. Georgetown Dev. Co. (616)669-6000 LAKEFRONT & LAKE ACCESS on Green Lake in Caledonia. New 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Immediate occupancy. Payments as low as $220 per month. Call Hometown USA 1-800-538-7870_____________ WHY RENT WHEN you can own. Three bedroom, two bath. As little as $1,500 down payment, $290 a month. Call 1-800-538-7870. STATE FOREST Kalkaska. Beautiful hardwoods surrounded by 1tX>Ts of acres of stale forest, perfect lor cabin or camping close io snowmobile trails and Manistee River. Year round access off County Rd. 3-10 acre parcels starting at $13,900. Easy land contract terms. Call Great Lakes Land Company 616-258-8067. \lobd< lhmu\ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO'S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom MB for waterbed, 1st time h.ncv buyers program availaole, will relocate free if nc.'cs3?rv No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich ABANDONED REPO never ir.vd in, will move if necessary. 2 A 3 bedroom homes. Must sell. Call 1-800-538-7870,________ FIRST TIME HOME buyer. We represent several banks. Repos, new/used, hundreds to choose from. Tax and title down. 1-800-538-7870. II allied WANTED TO BUY Small pony saddle and small harness and cart. Also good large dog house. 616-945-4505. SPECIAL PROGRAMS MANAGER FT in Battle Creek to-’ 'arge non-profit Agency Develop and implement grants, and fund develop­ ment initiatives identify community needs, formulate responses and generally monitor, coordinate and report information related to programs and services Develop and coordinate pudc relations materials, press releases and otner public information Knowledge equn/aien? *o a Bachelor's Degree m Public Administration. Business Administration. Public Relations or Community Development is requ'tea Three to five years of progressively more responsible or expansive experience with a track record in fund development, grantsmansnip ana pubic relations ts desired Salary S23.920 to S33.488 Resumes/opp''cations to CAASCM. Attn D Vickers. PQ Box ’026 Bottle Creek. Ml 49016 or by fax at 616-965-1152 no later man 5 00 pm on 8/19/97 EOC Drug screen required CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Tuesday. September 2. 1997 at 7 30 p m to hear comments on proposed amendment to Section 3 43 Fences. Walls and Screens (3) Location Requirements (a) Front Yard (2) Comer Lot of the City of Hastings Zoning Ordinances Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S Broadway Hastings. Michigan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Evenl Manshum City Clerk the last several years and it was not possible to hold the (school lunch) prices at a 1989 level any longer." "We have not increased our student food prices since 1989." she said. Wells said that even with the increases, students arc receiving "an affordable meal at a pnee much lower than many of the dis­ tricts around us." The district's meal revenues and expendi­ tures arc kept in an account separate from the general budget, she said, and that account has had surpluses every year, but those surpluses have "been decreasing." Also Monday. Blacken reported to board members that High School Proficiency Test (HSPT) scores improved an average of 10 percent over last year's scores, with math scores showing the greatest improvement. A total of 55 percent of those taking the test scored "Proficient" on the math portion of the test, compared to 42 percent last year. Blacken said. In reading. 38 percent received a Proficient score, compared to 29 percent last year. Science scores were up seven percent, in­ creasing from 21 to 28 percent scoring Proficient, and writing scores were up 12 percent, increasing from 21 percent to 33 percent scoring Proficient. Blacken said the state of Michigan, which oversees the test, did not break down student scores in the No< Yet Proficient and Novice categories. However, he said, "we had a ton of kids who were just under Proficient." Those students will have a chance to boost their scores when they retake the test as se­ niors. he said. Blacken said the district believes several reasons contributed to the higher scores. The district has been in the process of training its staff in an instructional process that is part of the Quality District Model DeltonKellogg has been instituting for the past several years. The process is based on the Prep pre-season begins... Monday was the official start to the 1997 Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) fall pre-season. Girls basketball, boys golf, football, boys soccer, girls cross country, boys cross country, girls tennis and cheerleading are all offered as athletic choices for many high school age students. Pictured above is the Hastings Saxon football squad as they run through opening day drills on a rainy Monday. H.H.S. basketball players, pictured below, drive to the hoop during a layup drill also on Monday. idea that students should continue to study a particular subject or area until they can demonstrate that they have an adequate mas­ tery of it. Also, he said, teachers in the high school also last year committed to having students write in all of their classes. Blacken said staff members believe that using the Quality District Model instruc­ tional process and focusing on students writ­ ing in all classes both contributed to high test scores. Blacken also said he believed the "unique" method the district used to administer the test helped with scores. Two-hour morning delays in the start of school allowed students taking the test to do so when the building was quiet and there were no inierruutions. and also allowed the staff io focus exclu­ sively on administering the test, he said. Blacken said he was "very pleased" with the test results, and believes they will con­ tinue to improve as the district continues to train staff in the Quality District Model in­ structional process. Also Monday, the board accepted the res­ ignation of high school assistant principal Larry Phillips, who has accepted a position as principal at Galesburg-Augusta High School. Wells said. "In anticipation of his resignation, we had already posted his position." Wells said. "We've received 40 applications, and will be in the process of interviewing for his re­ placement later this week." Phillips has been a principal at DeltonKellogg High School for the past two years. The board also accepted the bid of Comerica Securities to provide the district with $600,000 in bonds at a 4.82 percent in­ terest rale, and awarded a contract to Old Kent Bank to be the bond paying agent. The money will be paid back over a six-year penod from the district's general fund The money will be used to purchase new computers for the district, make building and site improvements, and improve the physical education facilities. Wells called the interest rale "excellent." • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Aug 12. 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. INVITATION TO SUBMIT OFFERS TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE The County of Barry is offering to sell 1.26 acres of commercially zoned property "as is" located at 120 Maple Street. Delton. Michigan, legally described as L676/P481 The site is approxi­ mately 100 ft off mam highway M-43 with two buildings. (1) a two story industnaMmanufacfunng. with approximately 6500 sq. ft. and 3 phase eioctnc (2) is a warehouse with approximately 2320 sq. ft Pe'sons interested m purchasmg this property should submit an offer to purchase in a sealed envelope. Attention Mchael Brown. Barry County Administrator 220 W State St. Hastings. Ml. 49058 on or before October 3. 1997 N bid under 525.000 wilt be accept­ ed by the County of Barry Any questions relating to thts invitation to submit an offer to pur­ chase. including request for legal description and access to inspect me property should be directed to Mchael Brown at 616-948-4891 The County reserves the right to reject any and all offers or to waive irregularities or to enter into negotiations with one or more persons to negotiate the sale of property if any such sate is final­ ly agreed upon by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, title will be conveyed by Quit Claim Deed Police Beat: Charges sought in attempted fraud HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are seeking charges against a 31-year-old Nashville man after he allegedly attempted to purchase a cellular phone with a false name and identification numbers. Police said a Radio Shack employee told them the man filled out an application Aug. 6. but put a date of birth that would have made him 68-years old. She said a background check by the activation office found that his Social Security and driver’slicense numbers came back to a deceased person. On Aug. 8. the employee contacted police telling them the suspect was coming in to pick up the phone and have it activated. Detectives then went to store and waited to see if the man would try to complete the transaction, which he did. The man was then arrested for attempting to obtain communications services under false pretenses. Two accused of food stamp theft BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are seeking charges against two Hastings residents for stealing food stamps July 29. Deputies said the victim fold them the suspects were at her home on the morning the stamps were taken. She said they denied taking the stamps and loaned her a $5 food stamp to help her out. The victim said the missing book had only one stamp taken out. with the others still attached. Deputies said the loaned stamp had a sequential number that matched exactly with the sump used earlier Taken were $35 worth of food stamps in a $40 book. The suspects told police the stamp they loaned was found in their yard. They said they thought the victim may have dropped it in the yard, as she had been al their home ear­ lier. Deputies arc pursuing charges of larceny in a building against the suspects, a 30-yearold man and an 18-year-old woman. Four accused in store break-in RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers are seeking charges against two adults and two juveniles for the Aug. 3 break-in of the Algonquin Party Store. Troopers said a co-owner told them he noticed a lock from a shed pned off and the front door unlocked. When the suspects could not get into the store through the shed, they broke out a skylight and entered the store from the roof, and left through the front door Total damage was estimated at $1,100 Beer, cigarettes, lighters, lottery tickets and other miscellaneous items totaling about $1,800 was taken Lottery Commission work­ ers tracked some of the stolen tickets to stores in Battle Creek, vfherc they were cashed. Troopers said the suspects include a 20-year-old Hastings man. a 17-year-old Hastings man. a 16-> ear-old Hastings male and a 15-year old Hastings male. Two injured in cycle accident YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — Two people suffered injuries in an Aug 7 mo­ torcycle accident on Chief Noonday Road, east of Patterson Road Michigan State Police troopers said Matthew P Funk. 34. of Middleville, was mak­ ing a right turn into a pnvate drive when he drove over loose gravel and lost control of the cycle The motorcycle fell over onto its nghi side, injuring Funk and his passenger Michelle L Funk. 33. of Middleville They were taken b> Thontapple Ambulance to Pennock Hospital. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-08-21.pdf 56b1a2d6d2d77e9ba85b8597a93eeac9 PDF Text Text HAJINtS PUBLIC LIBRAS Ii : \ D’w'1’-** ’'• U. 4i.Ae 1£»3 Relay for Life raises $30,000 Romanian boy a family addition See Page 10 See Page 5 See Page 3 “ CMU volleyball a ‘sister act’ xS5""* ■ Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 I X? v?a X FINGS VOLUME 144. NO 34 ANNER THURSDAY. AUGUST 21. 1997 News Briefs Rutland may sue in utilities dispute B-l-E luncheon will be Monday bv Jason Carr Staff Writer The 15th annual Business-IndustryEdacation luncheon will be held al noon Monday. Aug. 25. in the cafeteria of Hastings High School. The luncheon features guest speaker Victor Walton, a leadership consultant and Hastings native. Price of admission is $6 per person and includes lunch. Tickets can be pur­ chased at the door or in advance at Hast­ ings school administration offices, Hastings High School, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. J-Ad Graphics and WBCH Radio. TK grad Delton’s new band director Brian Beute, a 1992 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, has been named band director for the Delton Kel­ logg Schools He succeeds Linda Stevens, who left Delton to take a position at Grand Blanc. Beute graduated from Cornerstone College in Grand Rapids .ast May with a major in music education. He did his student teaching at Grand Rapids Northview. He is the son of Arthur and Linda Beute of Middleville. Delton blood drive is Aug. 25 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive at Delton's St. Ambrose Church Monday. Aug. 25. from 1 to 7 p.m. Those who are at least 17 years old. weigh at least 110 pounds, haven't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive and are in reasonably good health are eligible to donate. Presbyterians plan fund-raising events The Hastings Presbyterian Church will have an entertainment fund-raising event at the "Community Court" church parking lot Friday evening and Saturday. Acts that will perform include Les Jazz and rock groups Shot in the Dark. Violent Cradle and Ben Appleby Friday, starting at 4 p.m.. and Jennifer Schroeder, the Hastings City Band. Dan Waldorff. the Freedom Band South Side Connection. Echo. Genifor Nation and L.A.B.. starting as early as 10:45 a.m. and running through the evening. Steve Steward and John Merritt are co-organizers Proceeds will be used to help youths and adult advisors to go to the Upper Peninsula to build homes for needy families Viking to observe 100th anniversary The Viking Corporation and Tyden Seal Company will have a special open house and 100th anniversary celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event will include plant tours and an ice cream social outside the facility, located at 210 N. Industrial Park Road. Also during this weekend's Summer­ fest celebration. Viking will have a demonstration residential sprinkler trailer with a mockup of an average liv­ ing area outfitted with a residential sprinkler system manufactured by the company. The demonstrations, which start every hour from I to 4 p.m. Satur­ day at Fish Hatchery Park, will show the life saving potential of residential fire sprinklers. (More BRIEFS cont. page 2) PRICE 50* New Barry County Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent Dennis Pennington started duties here Monday. New Ag Agent selected for Barry County Dennis Pennington has been hired as the new Barry County Cooperative Extension Ag and Natural Resource Agent. Pennington, who started work Monday, succeeds Jim Good, who left to take over operations of his family's farm in Caledonia Township. The new ag director is no stranger to this area. He was active in the FFA organization at Lakewood High School, where he gradu­ ated in 1989. Bom in Carson City, he and his parents. Jack and Glona Pennington, and family moved to their current 130-acre dairy farm near Charlotte when he was 2 years old He was 9 when he first got involved in the Eaton County Fair and the 4-H program. He was involved in non-livcslock and craft projects and showed dairy cattle in that first year During his 10 years in 4-H. he had a grand champion dairy cow. was a grand champion showman and was fourth in the sweepstakes competition. He also held several leadership roles in 4-H. such as teen leader, superinten­ dent and volunteer. During his high school years at Lake­ wood. he was president of the local chapter of the FFA. was treasurer of Region V and was Region V State Vice President. He also was a member of the national parliamentary procedure team Pennington went to Michigan State Uni­ versity. where he earned a bachelor of science degree crop and soil science in 1994. He was a member of the MSU Agronomy Club and took part in such events as the Autumnfest and the horticulture group's Christmas show al the greenhouse The Rutland Charter Township Board last Wednesday unanimously approved giving its attorney the authority to file suit against the City of Hastings over extending city utilities to the new Wal-Mart site. Supervisor Bob Edwards told the board the purpose would be to gel an interpretation over a 30-ycar contract the township con­ tends allows an average use by township users of 100.000 gallons of city water and sewer per day. He said the city contends that because Wal-Mart was not part of the district in the 1992 contract, a new agreement has to be drawn up to provide services to it. "I’m hoping we won't have to do that and city will learn upon re-reading the contract that it was written in the best interests of the community." be told the board Edwards said Wal-Mart was not in the original agreement, because it didn't exist at the time. He said under the 1992 contract, the township only has to provide a legal de­ scription of the user, the amount of sewer and water capacity used and where the user will be. all of which the township has dime "Why would we have come up with 100.000 gallons a day if weren't looking at that?" he auestioncd. » He said the city is concerned about growth in Rutland Township and that he can under­ stand that concern, "but (City Manager Howard Penrod] has to understand we can't be concerned about that because that's what we've planned for." Edwards added that if the city lakes on new customers, it doesn't have to raise sewer and water rates and that the township agreed to pay double the rales that users in the city do. "I think that's fair to generate revenues off utilities for utilities, but 1 don't think it's fair for them to generate revenues off of util­ ities for profit.' he said. Trustee Marlin Walter suggested that part of the reason for the dispute is that the city cannot expand past its current limits and city officials "know they're boxed in." Edwards said the only purpose of a lawsuit — if it were to occur — would be to gel an interpretation of its contract "If we’re wrong we re wrong, but what have we got to lose9 We've done all we can do to be a good neighbor" The township also considered a request by Wal-Mart attorney Bruce Gee to put together an interim agreement that would extend ser­ vices to Wal-Mart, while the city and town­ ship continue to work out a comprehensive agreement. Edwards said Hastings Charter Township had already approved the request and he be­ lieved to do likewise would not be a detri­ ment to Rutland Township. "(City officials] are not going to consider the contract we already have. If we adopt this, arc we saying disregard the previous contract?" asked Treasurer Blanche Munjoy. Edward said approving the request would not override the contract "I see this as a good neighbor effort from Wal-Mart to keep the parties moving." He added that Township Attorney Lynda Thom­ sen had no problems with agreeing to the re­ quest. As the board approved the request. Trustee Russell Palmer said a similar dispute is oc­ curring now in Ingham County and that Rut­ land might be able to get some support from the Michigan Townships Association. "Maybe by putting a little pressure from the Michigan Townships Associations, we can get this done," he said. In other business last Wednesday, the Township Board: • Approved joining the Barry County Township Sewer and Water Authority, an authority being created by townships around the City of Hastings. • Approved sending a request by Robert Munger to re-zone an area on Quimby Road near Podunk Lake from RE rural estates to R-2 residential back to the Planning Com­ mission for re-consideration. The commission had denied the request, but Munjoy pointed out it had not listed the reasons for denial. Edwards agreed that reasons for denial had to be listed for legal reasons. He pointed out lhe township could leave itself open to a lawsuit with a claim lhe denial had been for capricious reasons. Many residents in the area attended and ex­ pressed their opposition to the rezoning. Sid Kenyon said he believed an increase in the number of homes and surrounding properties See RUTLAND, continued on page 2 See AGENT, continued on page 2 20th annual festival is this weekend First Summerfest was small, but solid The 20th annual Summerfest celebration in Hastings is set for Friday. Saturday and Sunday. Aug. 22. 23 and 24. with the festiv­ ities continuing to get bigger and better. The festival, always held in late August just before school starts again, will be held at Fish Hatchery Park and on or near the courthouse downtown. The festival has grown from humble, yet solid beginnings in 1978. Playing key roles in getting Summerfcst started and making it an annual event were such local people as John Warren. Bob Johnston. Mike McKay, the Rev. Steve Reid. John Jacobs. Ron Miller. Steve Steward. Pal Yonkers. John Johnston and Jack Reynolds. Harkening back to the now defunct Bluegill Festival in days gone by. a group led by John Jacobs and Ron Miller pul to­ gether a pre-bicentenmal celebration in June 1975. The following year, the Barry County Histoneal Society spearheaded the local bi­ centennial events, but there was nothing held in 1977 The Summerfcst idea was bom in a meet­ ing of the Retail Committee of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, according to Bob Johnston. The idea was to have a festi­ val to thank local people for their patronage of downtown businesses Johnston and Mike McKay were co-chair­ men of the first festival, which was small in scale, but provided the impetus for the fu­ ture It was held on the last weekend in August just as it will be this year. "I think we had a harvest festival theme at that time." Johnston said That date was picked because it was a good way to wrap up lhe summer and most people were back from their vacations The focus was to bring peo­ ple together downtown." The first Summerfcst took place on Jeffer­ son Street with an entertainment stage and arts and crafts were sei up on the courthouse One block of Stale Street was closed off for farmers to sell produce on the sidewalks "One of our big successes that year was having that art show under (he trees.” John­ draw in lhe second year because it was em­ ceed by television personality Buck Matthews. Johnston and McKay chaired the festival for several years until Johnston dropped out and was replaced by Warren It was in the third and fourth years that the Summerfcst really began to grow in scope and size. Local service clubs, such as the Moose with chicken barbecues and lhe Elks with a beer tent, began to gel involved. Warren said he was involved heaviest from 1980 to 1984. See SUMMERFEST, ontinued. p*fe 2 ston said. "The festival in 78 was small." he added "We had a half dozen concessions, bui we did manage to have good lineup of entertain­ ment." Steward was in charge of entertainment in the earliest days and John Johnston put to­ gether a fun run Reynolds began handling softball tournaments and Yonkers did lhe arts and crafts. There also was a parade "It was small by today's standards." John­ ston commented There also was a raffle to defray costs of the first Summerfcst The winner had a tnp to the Bahamas. That first celebration was rated a big suc­ cess and it laid the groundwork for the fu­ ture. "We knew it could bring people to Hast­ ings." Johnston said. "We were enthused by the response and the community seemed to like the event It did what we wanted it to do — draw people downtown " It wasn't long afterward that there were two stages, both of which were moved to the courthouse lawn in order to relieve traffic congestion problems for lhe merchants A talent show had a particularly strung Taking a victory lap... Cancers survivors walked a .ictory lap last Friday evening to open the second annual "Relay for Life." sponsored by the Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society For more details about the fund raiser, look inside today's edition of the Banner. �paqe 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 21. 1997 News Briefs... Master gardener classes offered i MSU Cooperative Extension will of­ fer "Michigan Master Gardener" classes again this fall on Tuesdays from Aug I 26 to Nov IK al lhe Courts and Law Building in Hastings. Classes are from 6 lo 10 p.m in the community room across from lhe Barry Country Cixiperalivc Extension offices Cost is $165. including a $25 non-re­ fundable application fee The course provides an overview of major horticultural subjects in a class­ room setting, presented by county ex­ tension agents, specialists from MSU and local gardening experts Wilderness survival classes set at KCC Kellogg Community College is offer­ ing a wilderness survival class at both the Battle Creek and Hastings campuses The Fehscnfcld Center class in Barry County will be held Mondays from 5.30 to K 30 p.m Aug. 25 through Sept 29 In addition, both Hastings and Battle Creek classes include a weekend field tnp to the Yankee Springs State Game Area Call 948-9500 in Barry County for registration information For specific class information, call Dale Rohde al < 6161 965-3931. extension 2533 TV newswoman is program emcee Linda White, noon anchor and lifestyles reporter for WOOD-TV' Chan­ nel 8. will be emcee for the second an­ nual MainStrect Savings Bank Honors iYogram next month The event, sponsored by the Hastings chapter ol lhe Jaycees. will be held al 7 p m Saturday. Sept. 27. at the Central School Auditorium. Thirteen Barry County citizens will be recognized dur­ ing the evening for outstanding accom­ plishments White joined the Channel 8 news team in October 1994 as a general as­ signment reporter and about a year later became noon anchor and lifestyles re­ porter Her duties are divided between reporting and being an anchor. In her lifestyles segments, she covers parent­ ing issues of interest in the contempo­ rary world Youth musical set for Sunday A youth musical. "Waiters." will be presented al Free Methodist Church at 6 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 24. The musical, created by Kathic Hill, is set al a restaurant where cast members experience different issues that involve waiting in their lives. Dave Ramey will play the dual roles of restaurant manager Manny and visitor Dirk Elizabeth Dickinson will be the hostess and Jessica Pachuta and Taylor Wisner will be the waiters. Other roles will be taken by Daniel Dickinson, Amanda Davis. Macic Eldred. Michael Pierson. David Gallagher and adult members of the congregation The music was written by Travis Cottrell The church is located al the comer of BoltwixxJ and East State streets in Hast­ ings Monthly prayer meetings to start Beginning Sept 4 and continuing on the first Thursday of each month, a "Prayer Warriors Pow Wow" will be held from 12 15 lo 12:45 p.m at First United Methodist Church. 209 W Green St in Hastings Organizer Joyce Kelly said the prayer sessions will be "for individual and cor­ porate revival" and dncctcd by those who gather at the church for "30 mi.:- utes ol priority prayer " This was lhe race that occurred in 1981 in downtown Hastings. The course at that limo actually was 7.2 miles rather than 6.2. or 10 kilometers. All of the entertainment in the earliest Summeifests was downtown, mostly in front of the courthouse. Summerfest ■ ■ ■ Continued from page 1 He said one quirk about the early festivals was that it had a 10-kilomcter run that actu­ ally was 7.2 raihcr than 6.2 miles because of a snafu in the layout of the course, which started and ended at the courthouse Warren said he remembers the first profes­ sional entertainment that was hired, the Clark Family from Livonia, in the early 1980s They were wonderful." he said. "We never had a bigger crowd than when they performed on lhe courthouse stage " Warren said the five performers, after singing and playing, they dressed up as clowns. Through the years the festival has contin­ ued to gel bigger and belter and there arc a lot of reasons why One of ’he biggest is the cooperation of city government. "The City Council and Police Department have been extremely cooperative from day one." Bob Johnston said "They have pro­ vided a lot of help, like traffic control and security." When asked how the Summerfcst today stacks up with its predecessors. Johnston said. "Hastings is on the mark with what they're doing." The 20th annual celebration has a few new wrinkles this year that promise lo make it even more attractive. There will be something for teen-agers this year with a Friday night dance, featuring the music of Monkey Chuck. “It's been a few years since we've done that." said Mary Snowden, co-chair of this year's festival. "We've tried to improve our entertainment offerings." "We've tried to get something for the teens to do this ydar." echoed Mike Hallifax. Summerfcst co-chair. Another good example of that is the ap­ pearance of the Vogues, a popular group from the 1960s (hat made it big on the charts with songs such as “You're the One" and "Five O'clock World" and “T urn Around. Look at Me." They will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Fish Hatchery Park. They will be preceded by Barry McGuire, best known for his anti-war classic "Eve of Destruction from 1965. who will sing folk music with Terry Talbot at 6:15 p.m. Satur­ day. Snowden said. "We've tried lo improve our entertainment, but other than that, were pretty much sticking lo the tried and the true." "The way things arc going, we re in good shape this year." Hallifax said. Hallifax also said that this year's arts and crafts have al­ ready been just about sold out. He said he expects between 120 and 150 crafters. Another plus is that the Tydcn Seal Co. and the Viking Corp, arc heavily involved because they arc cclcbrtting their 100th year in town. Plant lours and an ice cream social will be held from 2 lo 4 p.m. Saturday. A special feature will be a bum trailer that shows how commercial or industrial sprin­ klers arc used. Also new ihi- year arc a gun shot compe­ tition sponsored by Bob's Gun and Tackle and a professional race ctxirdinator for the 5K and I OK runs and 5K w alk Most sporting events and entertainment will be al Fish Hatchery Park and arts and crafts will be held at lhe courthouse lawn. Activities will begin Friday with the Bob's Gun & Tackle rifle competition from 9 a.m to 6 p m RUTLAND... continued from page 1 Two stars to play at First Bapitst . 1 Barry McGuire and Terry Talbot, who arc scheduled lo be part ol the enter­ tainment for Summerfcst Saturday evening, will perform at 6 p m Sunday. Aug 24. at the First Baptist Church. *09 E Woodlawn. Hastings McGuire is most famous for his No. I hit s*mg Eve of Destruction" in I‘>65 and he was lead singer for the New Christy Minstrels He also has had two popular Christian songs Butterflies" and Cosmic Cowboy “ Talbot was lead singer for the group Mason Profit, which recorded lhe hits "Two Hangmen and Hope The two have k.ul two CDs. "When Dinosaurs Roamed the Land" and "An­ cient Garden McGuire and Talbot will share stones about their careers There is no charge, but there will be a tree-will offering The Lansing Concert Band was a special guest near the courthouse in 1980. could harm lhe health of lhe lake with the addition of septic systems He said lhe addi­ tion of wells in other areas have caused spring fed lakes like Podunk lo virtually dry up Dave McLaughlin said *4 area families on Wall Lake. Quimby and Podunk Lake roads and Lakeview Drive have formed a special Podunk l.ake Association He said the asso­ ciation docs not believe (he area could sup­ port 40-50 new homes, as well as additional parks, septic systems and boats. McLaughlin said the figure of 40-50 homes was derived by assuming 100-fool by 150-fooi lots on the acreage Munger said his site plans foresees development of 21 homes, with five of them to have lake frontage McLaughlin said Caledonia Township has turned down five requests to re zone RE rural estate areas to R-2 residential "It it's g«n»d enough lor Caledonia to keep two acre and 2-1/2 acre sites, it's certainly g4M*d enough lor Rutland Township, he said The re consideration was lo be discussed al last night's (Wednesday i Planning and Zon­ Service club food booths helped Summerfest grow in its early years This is Pete Anger doing chicken in 1982 Food concessions will open at 11 a.m. and arts and crafts and the dunk tank will start at noon. A softball tournament and balloon rides will start al Fish Hatchery Park Friday evening and the Elks beer tent will be open there from 4 to 11:45 p.m. Entertainment Friday evening will include Homer Jones. Overdrive (bluegrass). Mon­ key Chuck. Flat Lap (blues) and Los Ban­ dits. Paul Anthony Meek will perform at the keyboard from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday. The annual fishing contest, softball, threcon-three basketball. Hastings select soccer at Fish Hatchery Park and the Child Abuse Council's pancake breakfast al the Moose Lodge will start at 8 a.m. Saturday Other events Saturday morning and after­ noon will include the horseshoe tournament, the 5K and 10K runs and 5K walk, coed vol­ leyball. a fun run. a karate demonstration, the rifle competition, arts and crafts, the dunk tank, food concessions, the Viking and Tydcn ice cream social and company tours. Entertainment scheduled for Saturday af­ ternoon and evening al Fish Hatchery Park includes Jive al Five (jazz). Herb Roberts (country). Thomapplc River Boys (country­ bluegrass). The Wonder Boyz (gospel). Barry McGuire/Terry Talbot, the Vogues and the Stonehedge reunion concert. Courthouse entertainment Saturday morn­ ing and evening at the courthouse will be of­ fered by Dulcimer Friends, the Ringo Swmgos and the Country Strings. ing Commission meeting • Approved a Planning and Zoning Com mission recommendation to rczonc part ol Pine Haven Estates from R-l residential to R-2 residential, due to lot size regulations Pine Haven representative Jim Rutherford said the rezoning was only to provide conti­ nuity in the density of lots and would make that area "in sync" with homes already built • Approved a Planning and Zoning Com­ mission recommendation to rezone a piece ol property on the south side of Gun Lake Road/M-37/M-43. owned by Jacqueline Moran, to C-2 commercial business district A craft shop is located on ’he property now and property to the cast and across the road are zoned commercial. • Approved the pre-preliminary plat ol Pine Haven Estates No. 3 The plat plans *7 lots on 26.1 acres, with an average size ol 6/10 of an acre • Heard Edwards report that the township would be signing lhe police agreement with the Barry County Sheriffs Department later that night. The agreement probably would lake effect at the start of the budget year, he said. • Appointed Larry Hay wood and Jon Coh<x»n to the Planning and Zoning Commie One of the earliest professional entertainment acts at Summerfest was the Clark Family. Members of the troupe dressed up like clowns and mingled with the crowd. A frog jumping contest was a Summertest hit in the early 1980s On Sunday morning, a free breakfast will be served in the park, followed by gospel music and a worship service. Otncr activities include, the rifle competition, softball, food concessions, dunk tank and arts and crafts There will be a car show on State Street and a kids parade al lhe comer of Michigan and State Street sion Their terms will expire in August 2000. • Received and placed on the September agenda the blight ordinance • Approved a change in the township s pension plan that allows township employ­ Good luck for another successful festival this year! ees to move their pension funds into new investments. • Heard County Commissioner Sandy James discuss county efforts to eradicate, gypsy moths. • AGENT.. .continued from page He earned an MSU faculty scholarship in crop and soiI sciences After receiving his degree, he worked for an independent plumber t<»r three years before taking the ag agent s post I kept it in the back of my mind that I wanted lo use my education and this (position) is a great opportunity." Penning­ ton said He said the biggest challenge in his new fob will be getting to know everyone. gel­ ling to know all the programs and providing lhe right channels tor the people of Barry County The biggest challenge ahead for farmers, he said, is bccomtni! more productive, effi vieni and in lhe end becoming more prof­ itable Pennington said he doesn't have any spe11.1I plans for the agriculture office, but 1 wants to continue work with an innovative farmers group "1 want lo continue lo implement that program and help make it be more success­ ful.' he said "It's a great program They're on the cutting edge for new technology and new practices for farming " Pennington said he feels he some advan­ tage in knowing this territory even before he starts "I know some of the people in the com­ munity who can help me in this job with their contacts." he said "I'm excited to be here and kxik forward lo working with ev- cryone. I'll do my best " Pennington and his wife. Heidi, have a three-month-old son. Zachary They live al a newly-completed house on Campground Road m Hastings Township �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 21. 1997 — Page 3 ‘Relay for Life’ raises $30,000 to fight cancer Fifteen teams, about 300 people and 50 cancer survivors took part last weekend in the second annual ‘ Relay for Life" fund-rais­ ing event sponsored by the Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society Carol Jachim. associate director of the Barry County unit, said about $30,000 was raised in the 24-hour relay walk/run. thus meeting the goal. Last year s fund-raiser col­ lected about $18,000 "The spirits were very high and everyone (taking part) was supportive." said Jachim. They believe in the American Cancer Soci­ ety's mission, which is cancer prevention. To stress the point that cancer is a beat­ able disease, the opening ceremony Friday evening was a victory lap for cancer sur­ vivors. Fifty walked a lap around the track at Johnson Field al Hastings High School, and 50 friends and family members joined them. The serious business of raising money was handled by the 15 teams, with individu­ als representing businesses, families, schools, agencies and health organizations. They included the Back Door Deli. Barry County Family and independence Agency. D.K. Fence. Felpausch, Grace Lutheran Church. Hair Care Center. Hastings Area Schools. Hastings Moose Lodge. Hastings Mutual Insurance, HOPE Cancer Support Group. Michigan State Police, Sharp Park Campground. St. Rose Church. Westdale Realty and U.S. Steelworkers Local 5965. Each of the walkers and runners took turns in relay shifts. Turning in the most laps was the team from Westdale Realty, with 752 laps. Best dressed team was the HOPE Cancer Support* Group. Bcm decorated tent was by Back Door Dell, which had a "MASH" theme Most spinted team was the Hair Care Center. Raising the most money as a team was the HOPE Cancer Support Group, with $3,887.35. Dick Thompson, a cancer sur­ vivor. raised the most individually with $715. Mane DeWitt pulled off perhaps the most interesting feat — walking the entire 24 hours herself. Taking the victory lap were survivors Donald G. Hughes. Barbara Fisher, Virginia Alles. Ivo Alles. Art Bleam, Nolan Gutchess. Steve Mclxan, Eleanor Bernard, Conine Drake, Zachary Drake. Linda Bristol. Loraine Rankin. Thelma Curtis. Karen Heath. Carol Ergang. Donna Long. Dave McIntyre. Jan Keilzman. Michael Berry, Dick Thompson. Wilma Anderson, Mary Eckhoff, Virginia DeLong, Clarence Lancaster. Judy Bauers, Robert Phillips, Dorothy Herbert. Dari Herbert. Nancy Campbell. June Knapp. Gladys Gibson, Jane Merritt, Marsha Mellen, Audrey Bennett, Vernon Boyles, Joan Braendle. JoAnn Sceber, Jan Flood. Peg Bradford, Ray Aspinall, Beverly Chamberlain, Betty Graham and Verna Sunior. Lam-Mo the clown was one ol the entertainers Saturday morning at the 'Relay for Life." Some of the campers at the relay were winners of awards, too. After the cancer survivors took their victory lap, they were invited to eat some celebratory cake. School year at Hastings, Delton includes web sites, more computers by Mary Warner Staff Writer Need information on what events arc occurring in the Hastings School District? Want to know how much it costs to get into a Delton-Kellogg varsity football game? Just hop on-line on your computer and surf over to www.bilco.com/hastings or www.websources.com/dkhshtml The former is the new web site for the Hastings School District. The latter is the new web site for Delton-Kellogg Schools. The Hastings web site is a general information page listing such data as the school calendar, curriculum offerings, the size of the district, the number of teachers, and accreditation information. The Delton-Kellogg web page is devoted to sports information, including pictures of sports teams, results of sporting events, schedules of upcoming games, ticket prices, the school colors, the school fight song, and other data. According to Delton-Kellogg Athletic Director Karen Lcinaar. two Delton-Kellogg students will be collecting the needed sports data for the web page and sending it lo an outside technology provider, who will post it on the sports web page. The new web site is "another way to communicate with parents and kids about what’s going on at school with athletics." she said The Delton web site was just recently activated; the Hastings web site has been available to on-line users since last spring, according to Steve Harbison. Hastings High School principal and technology director. Under the direction of teacher Mary Dawson, business education students in the high school developed the district's web page last May. The page will be updated every year by student members of the Business Professionals of America as pan of their community service projects The district worked with Business Information Technology, a Hastings business, to develop the web site. Harbison said BIT developed (he site in conjunction with the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and area businesses Those who type (he www bnco.com/hastings address can gain access to a variety of pages, gising information not jusi on Hastings schools, but also on lhe chamber, area churches, non­ profit organizations, community activities, the local weather, area businesses and local news. It won’t be long before all of Hastings Schools’ computers arc going to be on-line. Harbison said Fiber fsa the wide area “If you can carve a duck,you can do this,* instructor Charlie Doe (second from left) told one teacher during a technology in-service at Central Elementary Wednesday. Doe, an elementary reading teacher with a special interest in computers, helped teachers familiarize themselves with new hardware and software being installed in classrooms in Hastings. network is in the process of being installed and should be completed by early fall Once it is. computers being placed in every c'assroom in lhe district will have access to the Internet , Harbison said the district also hopes to include the Hastings Public I ibrary as part of the wide area network. Students can then gain access to such locales as the State of Michigan library . Harbison, district technology coordinator Marc Dion, director of educational services Dave Arnold, teachers, and others have been busy completing the installation of new computer technology in all of the schools. New computer labs have been or are in lhe process of being installed in all the schools in the district Within the next few weeks. Harbison said, computers should be placed in each classroom in the all of lhe schools in the district Libraries in the schools have or will have computer research stations. A Imimstrativc computers will be or already arc upgraded Teachers arc enthusiastic about lhe new technology. Arnold said Eight-five teachers participated in a technology in-service yesterday (Wednesday) at Central Elementary directed by Charlie Doc. Central Elementary special reading teacher. Introductory and intermediate sessions were offered to lhe teachers Arnold said that most of the district’s teachers arc already conversant with computers, but are having to Icam new software and hardware systems. Teachers also will be spending time in the school libraries reviewing various types of new software to determine whether they should be purchased for the district. The software will be used to enhance learning. One of the software packages, for instance, is called Reader Rabbit. Software also will be used by teachers for keeping track of attendance, grades, and other record-keeping. The bookkeeping software, called SASI. is a "very convenient, efficient way of taking care of some of the administrative needs of teachers in lhe classroom, which will hopefully free them up lo have a little more time for instruction." Harbison said. !n Delton, .cachers are "waiting in line" for 97 new computers just purchased for the district through a $600,000 bond recently approved by the Delton School Board, according to district technology coordinator Bill Wiersma. Once they are installed, every classroom will have either a new computer or a one-year-old computer. Every computer also will be hooked up to the Internet Computers also are replacing typewriters in the high school typing lab. Student tracking software used in the administrative offices is being updated. Wiersma said, and new software will make books at each individual school library Teachers became learners again Wednesday during a technology in-service. available to any student in the district. Wiersma said the district is also talking to the new Delton District Library about tying in with their computer system. Wiersma served as part-time technology Baltimore treasurer resigning cooidinator last year, but this time will be working full-time in that position. In spile of his added hours as technology coordinator, he said, there is still "not enough time to do everything we’re trying to do." by Jason Carr Staff Writer Baltimore Township Treasurer Virginia Hcmon has announced she will be resigning her post because she has moved out of the township Supervisor Shirley Drake said Wednesday that Hcmon has already moved, but is stay­ ing on as treasurer to help train her succes­ sor Drake said lhe township has a replace­ ment in mind, but docs not expect to take action until the next Township Board meet­ ing Sept. 9 Michigan law requires ail township offi­ cials to be residents of the township. "We checked it out and found we were legal to do it this way." Drake said. "Everything's up in the air as of yet. We're just working through it. Henion was in her first term as treasurer. She was elected in November 1996 without opposition. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21. 1997 EETTERS.,.frcm cur readers If our body organs could talk to us To the editor: Did you ever hear a dialogue between the stomach and the mouth ’ Its very interesting' If you think they enjoy each other s company. just listen to this: Mouth: Hi. Stomach, whatcha looking so down and out for? Stomach: You should ask! Here I am living close to the gut. liver, pancreas, kidneys and you should hear what they say! Mouth Wadda you mean? How come all you guys are singin * the blues? Stomach It's your fault, you're working us to death, never give us a minute's rest. What do you think we are. garbage cans? Between your three meals a day. you're always snackin' Can’t you leam to leave the goodies alone? Mouth: But they're good! What's wrong with them, don't you like them? Stomach: Sure. I like some of them, but a steady flow of them is too much. And. while we’re at it. the meals are way too generous. We don't need all that. Mouth Don't need it? How come? It’s too much? Stomach Have you seen the outside of me lately? Got two or three inches of solid fat get ting bigger all the time it's work for the legs, lungs and heart to carry around Mouth: So what? Exercise is good for the body Stomach Oh. yeah? Just ask the heart, blood and kidneys, you’ll find out! Mouth: So? Well, what do they say. anyway? Are they hurting.’ Stomach: Well, the blood has to much fat. cholesterol and keeps the heart working harder to push lhe blood through the arteries and veins. So. the heart is tired and feels like quitting. And that's not all. You should hear the kidneys and pancareas holler about lhe flood of sugars weakening their performance Mouth You askin' me to go on a diet? Stomach If that's what it takes, yes! Mouth: But I like all this food, it tastes so good. Stomach: If you want us to live very long, then you'd better go on a diet and remember that all of us down here are not garbage cans. ‘Merian’s Friends’ drive misunderstood We've got serious work to do and we depend on you to wise up and treat us with some con­ sideration. and why don't you teach Tongue to control his taste buds? Teach them to like the foods we need. Don't let them control what you eat You're the boss. Plan for and select food for health. And. by the way. I can adjust lo smaller amounts of food if you'll let me and eventually lose this tummy fat so my clothes will fit me again? Mouth You sure put me on the spot. Stomach, but. all aboard, you guys. Here we go. we're off This was inspired by lhe recent news that Michigan leads the stales in number of overweight people! Given words to speak 1 wonder what our wonderful body parts would say? Here's just the tip of the iceberg of good nutrition in lightsome imagery to challenge the problem Ruth Davis Hastings Cemetery issue resolved nicely To the editor: To the editor: This letter is in reply to Joanna Haddix, president of Barry County Right to Life, whose letter to the editor appeared last week. Joanna completely, throughout her letter, misinterprets the Menans Fnends Death with Dignity petition The petition is one of laws that safeguards not threatens the disabled, the ill. lhe poor and the terminally ill Tit petition protects these people from becoming victims of suicide. Briefly I'll slate lhe true intrepretation Physician aid in dying ;s for the terminally ill with six months or less to live. A psychiatrist judges whether the patient is men­ tally competent and not acting out of depres­ sion or menu! illness. At least two physicians certify the terminal illness in medical help needed to end the patient's life. A wait of seven days is given the patient to reconsider lhe original request, to reconsider his or her decision. The patient makes the decision. The patient decides when to lake the drugs. The oversight committee is made up of 14 physicians and three public members The physicians agreeable to the act are appointed by the governor Appointments are made from nominations by state schools and medical societies. If they find a physician acts negligent, he/she is referred for investigation by a prosecutor It is a normal procedure in all its investiga­ tions for the oversight committee not to allow public review of its records and no open meetings. It’s done to protect the privacy of families and fnends The distribution of booklets is not a how-to medically, but how-to proceed under the law Upon request, a patient is provided free a true copy of this law. Every citizen has this right to get help from the state in knowing the state laws, and how to proceed under them As for our country ending up with another Hitler ruled government. "To insinuate a parallel with Hitler's Nazism is the lowest form of demagoguery. We arc a democracy with checks and balances in our legal and governmental system not a dictatorship like Nazi Germany '' This was quoted from Menan's Friends "Frequently asked questions with answers" pamphlet Justine McLean Hastings Beware of the local flower thief To the editor: Please alert lhe community that we now have a flower thief in our city. If you have flowers, you need to guard them against theft Sometime dunng the weekend of Aug. 16 and 17. someone came to the front lawn of Dewey's Sales and Service and dug up all of our red coneflowers. botanical name: Echinaccia. . The flowers were in their third year on our property, though they had been moved from the (lower box around our sign to encircle a white well pipe to camouflage anckdecorate it They were doing a lovely job of it. Now they are gone, roots and all. Nothing was left to grow back next year. I suppose that whoever stole them wanted all of them to replant. If anyone sees a lovely stand of pink or com son coneflowers where there was none before, they are ours and 1 would appreciate being notified. Alas, they may have been used for medici­ nal purposes rather than beauty, for every pan of them can be used as an infusion to strengthen the immune system. If they were used for that. I truly hoped they worked, but there is indeed a better way to get them than by stealing The thief even could have asked. I would have given some, but not all and not the •Share Local Information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 roots. It is best to use the leaves and flowers anyvay Dianna Solmes Secretary. Dewey s Sales A Service Hastings We received an answer to our July 24 letter in the Banner from David Smith, the sexton of Riverside Cemetery. He asked me to meet with him and get things straightened out. So. the next morning we met with Mr. Smith and Rod Newton Jr. and with our P.O.A. Sue Straw We talked and got things planned, as should be done Mr Smith said that when it was finished, he would call me. He did. I inspected it. He did a nice job. We are pleased with it. Loren and Helen Wilkins Hastings Hunting time off welcome To the editor: I would like to commend the Delton Kellogg School Board members for their decision to approve students time off for hunting. 1 know of no finer way for youngsters to gain an appreciation for the outdoors and learn lhe balance of nature than hunting with proper guidance. These things are a great alternative to drug use and violence that seem to be too common in this day and age. Thanks to the Banner for putting the school board's excellent decision on the front page Pete Schantz Hastings Congressman Nick Smith Budget is a good start Being in Washington with all the political infighting, egos and hidden agendas is like walking in a beautiful field and stepping on a beehive. That's what makes it so good to be back in Michigan. After passing tax cuts at the beginning of the month. Congress is out of session until Labor Day I've scheduled 17 town hall meetings this rr.nnth and will travel throughout our seventh congressional district answering questions, solving constituents' problems with lhe federal bureaucracy and discussing any issue that comes up. (If you'd like to meet with me. please come to one of the town hall meetings or contact one of my district offices to schedule a ten-minute appointment.) At my town hall meetings, the big issue on people's minds has been the budget and tax cuts People want to know how this law will affect them. Everyone u.vicrsunds lhe $500 per child tax credit, but a lot in the legislation is more subtle. Among the highlights: Capital Gains Tax Relief. The rate falls from 28 percent now to 20 percent (10 percent for joint filers making less than $41,200) ef­ fective on or after May 7. 1997. Best of all. the bill excludes the first $500,000 ($250,000 for an individual return) of gain on the sale of a home (lived in as a primary residence for two of the last five years). This is going to make it much easier for many families to relocate if they need to and may even create an industry in fixing up houses. Death Tax Relief The unified estate tax credit is increased over ten years to $1 million with inflation indexing thereafter. In addition, the death tax threshold will jump to $1.3 million ($2.6 million for couples) effective Jan. I. 1998 for family farms and businesses that continue to be owned and operated in the family. Business iax Relief Businesses will be allowed full deductions for machinery and equipment expenses and fanners will again have income averaging Education Incentives The law creates three important lax incentives for education: I) a Hope scholarship tax credit (50 percent credit for up to $3,000 of higher education expenses for the first two years of college; 50% of $5,000 for the last two years; and 75 percent of $2,000 for vocational school); 2) a lifetime learning credit (20 percent credit for educa­ tion expenses either in or out of a degree pro­ gram); and 3) tax- and penalty-free withdrawals from an IRA for educational ex­ penses. It also creates an educational IRA to allow parents and grandparents to save tax­ free for higher education. Expanded Individual Retirement Accounts The law doubles the income threshold for nondeductible IRA contributions and allows limited tax- and penalty-free withdrawals for first-tune home purchases. Increased Health Care Deduction for the Self-Employed. It gradually increases the deduction to 100 percent of health insurance costs to treat lhe self-employed the same as company employees. These tax cuts — the first in 16 years — are a victory for all Americans who believe that Washington should change its ways so we don't have to change ours For once. Con­ gress will not solve its problems by raising taxes. The cuts aren't perfect and constituents point out many taxes and programs that still need to be cut. Congress has a lot more it can and should do to cut government and create a simpler and fairer tax system. This law is a good sun. and we've already started work on next year's legislation to add to these cuts in waste, fraud, abuse and taxes. Read the BANNER every week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. Know Vour Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4622 Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Write Us R Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is lhe writer's name and community of residence. 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Public Opinion Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion uf Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Should we spare the rod? Recent studies suggest ““d physical diadphae on children, such as apankiag, don mon ham dun good. WhM do you think at this challeage lo Ao old theory. "spare the rad and spoil lhe child?" Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dnrscn of j Ad G^aphcs inc ’952N Broaaway «a«.ngi Ml 49058-0602 f®T« 945-9554 John Jacobs Presiden’ Joyce Rya.i Treasurer Frederic Jacoba Vce President Stephan Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • Davd T vbung (Eaton Elaine Gilbert , Assistant Eaton Barbara Gal’ Jason Carr Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habel Kathryn Seetye * ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CiassAM ads accepted Monday through £"idj, 8*- 'z 5 30 D” SMurday 8 30 a m Noon Scot! Ommen Jerry Johnson Cindy O Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County S27 per year in adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B H.istmgs Ml 49058-0602 Se-ond Ciass Postage Paid at Hastings Mi 49056 Margo Harshman, Lake Odessa: Archie Jennings, Nashville: Dean Stadel, Freeport: Don Eberhart, Haa tings: "I believe in correcting a child. I think they're carried the thing over child abuse loo far... They have uken all lhe control away from parents. Children get in trouble and parents are held responsible " 1 use lhe old theory and my kids aren't running around nuts. As long as they know what 'no' is when lhey re 2. they'll be all right." 1 here a gn al gundrhilrl His mother has spoiled and never spanked him. AU you have lo do is get a fly swatter and tell him he has three choices and he behaves. I don’t think you should go and beat them though." ipankinf never hurt a child. I grew up on spankings now and then. You can Indy discipline your children without using physical abuse on them " Ann Solovey, Heatings: Matt Dykstra, Hastings: 1 don't necessarily believe in spare the rod. apoil lhe child. Ideal think children should be beaten. But I think an occasional spanking is necessary and acceptable.* The idea of spore the rod and spoil lhe child is areak and basbaric. Love, reaped andtheiaicnalundenttndiag of a child's needs is much more in line with things today." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 21. 1997 — Page 5 Burd family addition survived the ‘almost impossible' by Cindy J Smith Staff Writer Link Arden Dragos Burd probably won’t remember the first four years of life when he gets a little older, and maybe it's just as well. The boy now has a loving family in Nashville, but until recently was tucked away and left to die in the basement of an orphanage in Moldova. Bom prematurely out of wedlock at just three pounds and in a third world country. Arden was labeled as "retarded" and "an imbecile." His chances for success or even survival were minimal However, after a short tnp to the United Stales for medical treatment, his story was televised a year ago. and he immediately won the hearts of Tim and Kan Burd of Nashville. "It all started when his picture was on (he news." remembered Kan. “We knew that this would be our little boy!" After the newscast, they made "the telephone call that changed their lives and his forever" and soon were on their way to meet their future son who at the time was just 3. "Somebody was missing from our family." recalled Kari. "And when God opened lhe door he opened it wide. We just knew that this was our child!" Dragos was soon on a plane back lo the orphanage and Tim and Kari were trying des­ perately to speed up the adoption process and get him home for good His life in the orphanage, like that of many other youngsters, was not pleasant. Research into his situation made the wait even more difficult for the Burd family because they found that the baby they had grown lo love and wanted to bnng home was receiving minimal care and had no stimulation. The result was a toddler who could not walk or even sit up on his own for long periods of time. He also had been misdiagnosed with a multitude of medical problems. "There were just two caretakers for 40 children his age." said Keri. “He spent 16 hours of each day in bed. and his diet consisted of nothing more than baby cereal." She added. "It's so sad there are millions of kids over there who are just thrown away?" The Burds were told that once they began trying to get him back into the United Stales that lhe process would take about six months What they described as their night­ mare was about to begin. Soon it was one delay after another. "It began with fingerprints that got lost in immigration for eight weeks and caused us to miss a deadline." said Tim. who serves on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. "Then there was the copy upon copy of documents which would end up getting lost somewhere down the line." All that red tape seemed almost impossible lo overcome, but the Burds said people from the "Touch Of Hope" adoption agency helped them to gain control over the situation and get the ball rolling. "They were wonderful." said Kari. "They have saved a lot of children s lives." The months though seemed to drag on. and Kan was at the end of her rope when she found out her son was ill. "Thai's when I called (Congressman) Nick Smith's office and demanded more help." she said. "I let them know that 1 was a mother backed into a comer. He was sick and needed to be here at home " Once Smith was contacted, he. too. began pushing, and soon it was time for a visit to Romania. Two visits would be required before the adoption was final, so Tim packed his bags and spent 30 days in Bucharest. "You can't imagine the living conditions over there." he said. "It’s awful. The average wage there is just $30 a month." In Bucharest. Tim had time to bond with his new son. and their relationship began to blossom. Soon it was time to come home, however, and it seemed like an eternity before time lo go back. The second trip would be the last, and Dragos would come home with his new dad. Al the end of that trip. Tim boarded a plane with his new son in his arms and Kari and the girls planned to meet him at the airport. She would finally be reunited with her child, the one that she hadn't held in over a year! They can laugh about that day now. but at lhe time nothing went right and Kari won­ dered if she would ever get to the airport. While driving along, red lights began to appear on her dash, and soon she and her sis* ter found themselves along the side of the road with a blown motor. "I remember lhe smoke coming from the hood and then discovering that lhe car was on fire." she said. The women called 911 and then flagged down another motorist who called a wrecker, which never showed Finally, another car slopped. Kari said that the pair must have looked rather peculiar alongside the car which was still smoking holding bunches of balloons which were in­ tended for lhe airport It turns out that the man driving the other vehicle was also an adoptive parent and on his wa) to the airport The tnp home required a rental car Kan was a bit frazzled and Tim hadn't slept in three days They had their son. however, and this would be the beginning of their new life. That was in June Now Dragos is a happy toddler, playing with his older sisters "The transformation was amazing." said Kan. "When we got him home, he still couldn't walk, though now four, and made very little noise. He hadn't attempted to say any words." Now he runs, loves to go outside to play (his first opportunity ever) and has learned lo say "Daddy." whom he adores "He loves his daddy." said Kan "That's probably because Tim is the one who he re­ members rescuing him " Dragos also loves big trucks and to "go out to eat." He also has been declared pretty healthy by his pediatrician He docs have a small hole in his heart, but H is believed that within a short period of time he will progress to a normal stage of development for his age Since arriving in Nashville, he has grown I 1/2 inches and gamed three pounds. Just two weeks ago. Dragos, now formally named Arden after his grandfather, was dedicated at Nashville Baptist Church. Dunng lhe ceremony. Pastor Lester DeGroot (old hts congregation that the name Dragos means "Adventuresome " "How appropriate." said his parents. "He has already been through quite an adventure and survived almost the impossible." FINANCIAL FOCUS furnished by... Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jonas and Co. Tim and Keri Burd said their family is now complete with the addition of little Dragos, whom they recently adopted from an orphanage in Romania. Shown on the sofa are daughters Kayla and Laci with their mother. Keri. and new brother. In back are grandparents Virgina and Arden Burd and father Tim Burd whom many recognize as a Barry County Commissioner. According to the Burds Dragos loves everything about his new home, but most of all he loves playing outdoors. Life in the orphanage was nothing more than a crib and an occasional meal. He had never had a sand box or swing until he arrived in Nashville recently ntt. most lx in hr in bi uxt is the wokux- Valentines at Sea 0 § 7 Days 6 Includes Air from CRR 11 Day Panama Canal from (.rand Rapid* • Free I pffradrs Free Itland Excursion $ Q F |H l~~; s1429 k^81428 Premier Travel Your ('arnlval C'ruise Headquarters 7105 Kraft (at M-37) Caledonia • 616-554-0311 Monday-Friday 8:30-6; Saturday 10-2 *A*r» a” prv twfvif. douNr ••. 14MIM » I I Old securities certificates may have value Could there be a fortune hidden in your attic? Probably not You might dream about discovering an old stock certificate worth thousands of dollars, but like winning the lot­ tery. it doesn't happen to most of us It’s hard to estimate how many old securities certificates — for stocks, bonds or other corporate debt — are hidden away, outstanding and unredeemed. Some 2.SOO companies change names, merge or are bought out by other companies each year Often, the original shares are never submitted for transfer Old certificates may now repre­ sent ownership in another corporation. Even if the company is out of business, bankrupt­ cies often leave assets Michel me Masse, founder and president of Stock Search International, says billions of dollars are available for unredeemed stocks and bonds Her company specializes in researching old stock and bond certificates. Before you ransack old desk drawers and file cabinets, be aware that the odds of finding a treasure are very low. Masse says that out of about 3.000 certificates she examines each year, only 1.200 have any value. Half of those typically are worth only a few dollars to col­ lectors. Another 300 have possible value. On­ ly the remaining 300 — about 10 percent of the total — have any significant value. But even *ith those odds. Masse has recovered more than $5 million for her clients over the years. The real value of old certificates may be in scripophily — the hobby of collecting old slock and bond certificates. This growing hobby emerged in Europe in the late 1970s Scripophilists typically focus their collec­ tions within specific industries such as automobiles, railroads, banking, mining or entertainment Newly discovered issues are continually turning up. Unlike coins, bank notes and stamps, the production of stock cer­ tificates is not monitored by governments. Collectors have found unknown, limited bond issues and certificates with important signatures. One investor found a bond issued by czanst Russia before it fell to communism He couldn't collect any back interest, but it was a real collector's find If you come across old securities cer­ tificates. don't throw them away. Your finan­ cial professional can help you start the research process — and if you’re one of the lucky few. those certificates might have more than just sentimental value. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. AT&T 39’7,. —’’/» Ameritech 66’7,« —17. Anheuser-Busch 427. —17, Chrysler 35 -1’/,. CMS Energy 357? —'/. Coca Cola 60’/. —’/,. D&N Financial 19 + 7u Dow Chemical 903/. —3’7>. Exxon 62’7,. + 7,. Family Dollar 207,« —7. First Financial Bancorp 43 —7a Ford 417. + ’7,. General Motors 63 + 27. Hastings Mfg. 327. +17. IBM 1087,. +47. JCPenney 617. +17,. Johnson & Johnson 597. +1’7,. Kmart 137,« +1'7,< Kellogg Company 947,. —2 McDonald's 497. —17. Sears 587. —2"/,. Simpson Industries 107. —7. Southeast Mich. Gas 177. —7. Spartan Motors 77. —7. TCF Financial 537. + 27. Upjohn 347a —17,« Gold 323.25 -3.80 Silver 4.53 + .08 Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 7918.10 —42.74 Volume 547,000,000 Loans for everything under the |jj| tr* prr , *t»n Restrx t„«n app-v »<rgtV«Tr<1 tri Ijtwtia HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The Hastings Charter Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 1998 at the Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings, Michigan on SEPTEMBER 8,1997 at 7:00 p.m. The property tax rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Township Hall. Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk, at the above address or call 948-9690 or 945-3291 seven (7) days in advance. Auto, boat, education, home improvement, debt consolidation. If you need a loan, we’ve got it. Great rates. Fast answers. Flexible terms. Stop by one of our offices and apply now. ITjnsiimjs (lifr <Bimk Your Hometown Bank Since 1886 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21. 1997 Industrial zoning OK’d for Yankee Springs site by Mandy Habcl Staff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board Iasi week voted lo rezone property for the Mid­ dleville Tool and Die Company from agri­ cultural to industrial, despite receiving a pe­ tition with the signatures of 116 people who are against it. The area to be rezoned is the southeast comer of Bass and Patterson roads at the Al­ legan County-Barry County line. The Township Board's move accepted its Planning Commission's recent recommenda­ tion. Gary Middleton. owner of Middleville Tool and Die. indicated that he would like to move the company from its present location on Bowens Mill Road to the parcel at Bass and Patterson because the company has out­ grown the present location Middleton only wanted the western 15 acre* of the 47-acrc property rezoned because, he said, he does rot want to de­ velop an industrial park and does not feel he will have to request for rezomng any more of the parcel The remaining 32 acres would remain zoned agricultural Resident Avis Martin approached the board in opposition to lhe rezoning. She said this industrial addition to the township would not increase the value of residential property around it She added that i nd us t n al sites have already been established only about six lo 12 miles away There arc probably other areas where the company could move, such as Hastings, that would work just as well, she said. ”We can't stop the progress, but there is a nght place and a wrong one," she said. Sharon Treuter. a resident of Bass Road, also spoke in opposition. She said Middle­ ton is a good person and easy to work for. but she is concerned about an increase in traffic flow. "My children get on a bus on Bass Road." she said. She said she is concerned for their safety and mentioned that 116 people that signed a petition agreed. Other residents mentioned that there al­ ready is a lot of traffic on Bass Road and that with the changes, it would move to Patter- at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartr.wn, Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even mg ServKC. W ednesday ' 00 p m Services for Aduhi. Teens and Children CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a m and 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 pm Also lUinKm Learning Center. child HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 B Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 8890 ex 948 2667 Sunday School 10 i m . Sunday Morning Worship Ham. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Thursday Bible Study 7 pm. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd and Boltwood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 00 pm Teens. 6:00 p m Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednc* day — 9 00 a m Senior Adult Bible Saidy. 1000 a m Youth Adult Bi ble Study. 6 30 p m Kid's Qutzz mg. 7 00 p m Bible Study and Prayer m Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Wor ship Services Sundav. 9 UU a m . Rev Ken Vaught. II 00a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mondays 6 30 to 8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday . 5 00 pm Community Break fa*t on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . 1 mile east of Hasiingv Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 10 40 a m ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9am Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infix mation call 948 9327 or Rev David T HuslwKk. vicar at 948-2101 St Andrew 's is a part of the Indepen dent Anglican Church Canada Synod WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring Wheclclvir accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 M) a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 pm Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Weal Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m P O Bos 63. Hasting.. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale John*on. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delion) after 6 pm weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10.00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. .309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Musi; Morning Worship 9 45 and 1100 am. Sunday School 9 45 and 11:00 a m. for children and adults Family Hour 6 00 p.m Sun­ day evening Monday First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana al 6 30 p m Bible Study and Prayer 7 0C pm Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948 8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rood Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pasltx Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery pro- 6 00 pm Wcdnevdiy activities 7 00pm are Rainbow* or J .J Bi Ne Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Aduli Bible Study No age limits NAS HVILlE AREA Morning Wonhip bte Study - Shanng Your Farth. 5 30 p m Youth meeting with 945-9224 . 6 30 p m Bible study ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday M asses 8 00 a m and 11 00 a m . Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A missuxi of St Rose Catholic Church. Hawings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan I GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North Si . Michael Amon Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunoay. Aug 24 - 8 00 and 10 00 Holy Jail Thursday. Aug 21 - 8 00 AA Saturday. Aug 23 - MW. Noon Sunday School Staff Workshop. 8 00 NA Monday. Aug 25 - 7 00 WELCA Council Tuesday. Aug. 26 — 7.30 Overeaters Anon Wednesday. Aug 27 — 10 00 Beginning Bible School. 7 00 Beginning Bible School HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM 1220 al IQ-30 a m SUMMER SUNDAY SCHEDULE (June I thru Aug 31): Worship 9:30 a.m. with child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship. 10:30 a.m Thursday. Sept 4 — Community Prayer Sen ice 12 15 to 12:45 p.m in Sanctuary Sunday. Sept 7 - Start Fall Schedule with Sunday School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m . and Wor­ ship 11:00 a m PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 616)758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9:30 a m . Sunday School 1100 a m . Sunday Evening Prayer Time b 00p.m Wednesday. Bible Study. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone &2 3-2285 Sunday School al 10 00 a m . Wor­ ship 11 00 a m . Evening Service at 6:00p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible Classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship II a.m . Evening Services 6 pm.. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minuter Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on respondence Course Aug. 3 Morn­ ing services al Tiden Park Picnic following Aug 14. IS. 16. V B S Thursday and Friday at 7-8 30 p.m . Saturday at 10-11 30 a m Picnic following THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10 45 a m Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring Lhe whole family HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M-79 Larry HuNev Pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hours Wed Thur* 9 a m to 12 noon Kathy Count, choir Erector Sun day morning 9 30 a m Sundav School. 10 45 a m Morning Wor ihip. 6 00 p m Evening Service Wednesday 6 45 pm Warriors (grades K-6th) Youth Fellowship 7th-12th) Thursday Prayer Meeting 7 (X) son Road. Middleton said (he company will lake measures to control noise, pollution and traffic. "The walls will consist of six inches of reinforced concrete, two inches of rigid foam and another three inches of concrete," he said. "The noisiest equipment also will be centrally located." The company, he added, uses water soluble and biodegradable lubricants and has never been cited for a pollution-related violation. There will not he an increase in traffic . he maintained, because the incoming and outgoing trucks arc already traveling within the township. The change will be beneficial because lhe patterns will be routed lo Class A roads like Patterson and away from sec­ ondary roads like Briggs and Bowens Mills. Yankee Springs Township Supervisor George London said he and the other board members have spent many hours thinking this over and taking all things into consider­ ation. He added that Middleton would like lo keep his business in the township and has considered all of the safety issues that he brought to them, as well as the opposition of residents. The bottom fine, he said, is that Yankee Springs has its own zoning and by law is re­ quired to have industrial sites. The rezoning would cause changes to be made in the master plan, which caused some concern among some of the residents. London said the master plan is mostly a guideline to be followed, but it is not set in stone. Residents also wondered if there is a guar­ antee that the other 32 acres of lhe property will not be rezoned from agricultural to in­ dustrial. Treasurer Robert Herold said there is no guarantee, but Middleton would have to go through this entire procedure if he changed his mind. "1 have enough acreage for a lifetime and am not interested in doing so." Middleton said. Middleton added he would like to sell the old property but does not know if he would be able to. "1 don't sec much use for it but storage," he said. HASTINGS - lian P. Appleby, age 27, of Hastings, passed away Sunday, August 17, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Appleby was bora November 14, 1969 in Garden City, the son of Mark and Deborah (Parkinson) Appleby. He was raised in several Michigan communities. He moved to Hastings in 1984 and graduated from Hastings High School in 1988. He served in the United Slates Air Force nearly two years in Washington State and Colorado. He married Anna M. Miracle on February 14, .1996. He returned to Hastings in 1996. Mr. Appleby was a well known self­ employed Artisan, particularly his design and hand crafting of Native American Ceremonial Pipes, Flutes and Sculptures made of Cedar, Walnut, Stone and Jade. He also has a patent pending for his design of a Holographic Sound System. He is survived by his wife, Anna; two sons, Keallen P. Appleby and Mikeal C. Miracle of Hastings; his unborn child; father and step mother, Mark and Brenda Appleby of Hast­ ings; mother and step father, Deborah and Ken Heiester of Foley, Alabama; one brother, Benjamin Appleby of Hastings; a sister, Hilary Appleby of Hastings; three % sisters, Melissa Heiester of Grand Rapids, Eileen Heiester of Foley, Alabama and Jenelle Heiester of Foley, Alabama; one *A brother, Justin Heiester of Grand Rapids; maternal grandmother, Eileen Miller of Foley, Alabama; paternal grandpa­ rents, Paul and Florence Appleby of Hastings and step paternal grandparents Brad and Margaret Keagle of Battle Creek Private family services were held. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. pm HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Kent Hastings. Michigan. G Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Julie A Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent Friday. Aug 22 — Summerfest Activities — Church Parking Lot Musk, food fun' Pro ceeds to benefit Summer Youth Mission Saturday. Aug 23 — Summerfest Activities — Church Parking Lot Musk. food, fun* Pro­ ceeds to benefit Summer Youth Mission Sunday. Aug 24 — 9 30 a.m Sunday morning Worship Ser­ vice The 9 30 service is broadcast over WBCH - AM and FM. nursery is provided during the ser vice Monday. Aug 25 — 6 30 p m . Parenly/Youih Advisory Committee — Sr High Classroom. 6:30 p m . Committee Moderators meet with Pastor Keller. 7 00 p m . "Committee Nighi" — All Stan­ ding Committee* meet in Sane tuary Tuesday. Aug 26 — 7 00 p m Stephen Ministers — Dining Room, program presented by Res John Huntley Wednesday. Aug 27 — 9:30 a m . Circle Study Leaders meet with Pastor Keller. 7 00 p m Chancel Choir rehearsal with new director. Patti LaJoye American Heart Association.^^ A Call to Arms: Check Blood Pressure. Dr. Lance Wissman Dr. Steve Challa Program focus is foot problems: Drs. Lance Wissman and Steve Challa will give a presentation on ‘Foot Problems A-Z" Thursday. Aug 28. from 7 to 8:30 p.m in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital With proper care, your feet will carry you 115.000 miles or more in your lifetime (that's three times around the world!) But. for 80 percent of us at any given time, our appreciation of our feet is dimmed by pain or discomfort. In fact, foot problems arc so common that mans people just accept them as "normal” and don’t seek medical treatment Dr. Lance Wissman. D.P.M. will discus* common foot disorders and treatment options.Dr Steve Challa. D.P.M will present infor­ mation on sports medic inc-related foot pro­ blems Wissman and Challa will answer ques lions and provide insights to foot care. This presentation is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Preregistration is requested and further informauon is available by calling Pennock Hospital's Community Education Department at 948-3125 BIE luncheon is Monday The 15th annual Busmess-lndustry-Education (B-l-E) meeting/lunchcon. co-sponsored by the Hastings Area School system and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, has been set for noon Monday. Aug. 25. in the Hastings High School cafeteria All residents of the community arc wel­ come lo attend. Admission is $6 per person Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance al J-Ad Graphics. WBCH Radio, the Chamber of Commerce offices. Hastings High School and Hastings School District administrative offices, located at the middle school. The annua) meeting has served as the offi­ cial school-community kickoff of the new academic year for the past 14 years. It "pre­ sents the opportunity for the community's CLARKSVILLE - Carlton A. Wilcox, age 70, of Oarksville passed away Sunday, August 17, 1997 at his residence. He was born July 29,1927 in Ionia County, the son of Winton and Eva (Hate) Wilcox. He graduated from Lowell High School in 1946, and was married to Donna Fase in 1946 in Ada. They lived in Ada before moving to the Clarksville area in 1952. He was a fanner and was employed at Fisher Body. He also owned and operated the Phillips 66 and Zephyr Oil Distributing Company in the Clarksville area. He was in the Real Estate business. Excavating, owned and operated a machine shop and presently a Consessionair business. He was a past member of the Lions Club and the Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Wayne. Surviving Mr. Wilcox are his wife, Donna; six sons, Terry of Clarksville, Date (Stella) Wilcox of Clarksville, Royce (Kathy) Wilcox of Clarksville, Phillip (Martha) Wilcox of Benton Harbor, Glen (Connie) Wilcox of Clarksville and Roger (Kim) Wilcox of Clarks­ ville; 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; Memorial Services were held Wednesday, August 20, 1997 at lhe West Berlin Wesleyan Church with the Reverend David Henry officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe West Berlin Wesleyan Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel. Clarksville. Bernard H' Dailey LAKE ODESSA - Bernard W. Dailey. 82, of Lake Odessa passed away Thursday. August 14, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. He was bora on December 31, 1914 in Clarksville, the son of William and Jessie (Darby) Dailey. He attended rural elementary schools in Ionia County. He married Gladys Aalderink on July 20, 1936 in Angolia, Indiana. Mr. Dailey was a life long resident and fanner in the Clarksville - Lake Odessa area. He worked at Poff-Lapo dealership in Lake Odessa, Tingley Egg Company, KelvinatorCo. in Lansing, Twin City Foods and was a bus driver for the Lakewood Public Schools for 25 years, retiring in 1977. His hobbies included coaching and playing baseball in Independent Leagues, card playing and story telling. He was preceded in death by one brother, Leon and one sister. Theo Crosby. Mr. Dailey is survived by his wife, Gladys; one daughter, Marlene (Merle) Martin of Vermontville; two grandchildren, Marty Martin of Vermontville and Mark (Tamara) Manin of Nashville; three great grandchildren, Chelsea. Casey and Whitney; one sister, 'Gladys Murphy of Lansing; one sister-in-law, Ione Aldennk of Caledonia; and one brother­ in-law. Ivan Aaldennk of Lake Odessa. Funeral services were held Monday. August 18, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev Ward Pierce officiating. Bunal took place at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Cancer Association residents and school staff members to focus on how to work together for the benefit of the community's young people." according to event organizers The luncheon will feature a presentation by Hastings native and national leadership* consultant Victor Walton. Walton is an in-^ dependent freelance trainer, speaker, facilila- * tor. and consultant to organizations thonighoul the U.S. and Canada. He has 20 years of experience as a facilitator of more than 1.000 learning events in lhe areas of human rela­ tions. leadership, personal development and organization development. He has a bachelor of science degree in cdu-* cation and a master's degree in psychology of’ individual and group change. SEYMOUR. TENNESSEE - Donald E. Mullett, age 72, of Seymour, Tennesseej formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday! August 7, 1997 at UT Hospital. Mr. Mullett had been a resident of Tennessee for the past 12 yean. He was a retired Staff Sargeant with the United States Army. He was a Veteran of World War D. Mr. Mullet! retired from Hastings Manufac­ turing Company. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Mullett: of Seymour, Tennessee; a daughter, Dee Mullett of Walland; a son and daughter-in-law;' David and Lori Mullett of Hudsonville and son. _ Chuck Mullen of Knoxville, Tennessee; seven grandchildren. .. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 9, 1997 at Berry Chapel in Knoxville, Tenne*" see. Reverend Sanders Whaley officiated. Burial took place at Tennessee VeteranS ’ Cemetery. Military Honors by Fl Campbell Honor Guard. ... GULL LAKE - Hugh “Jerry" Tripp, age 67. of Gull Lake passed away Monday, August 18, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Tripp was bora May 2,1930 in Kalama-/ zoo. the son of Harry Samuel & Emma Tripp. Mr. Tripp attended Richland High School. . He retired as Staff Sergent after serving 20 years with the United Stales Air Force. " He owned & operated Harbor Cove Marina ’ and managed the Gull Lake Marine Center fa-’ several yean. He was also employed at thcKalamazoo Center in Kalamazoo & the Delton • Hardware. .• Mr. Tripp married Jackie Newton (Southall); on January 13, 1973. Mr. Tripp enjoyed yardwork, boating. tini^„ ering with engines, moton &. cars. He was a member of the Delton Moose? Lodge & the 5th Regimental Combat Teanf Association. * Mr. Tripp was preceded in death by his. parents. „„ He is survived by his wife, Jackie; one. daughter. Terrie Norris of Long Beach, Cali-U fornia; six sons, Allen & Yvonne Tripp of Youngsville, Louisiana; Donald Tripp of* Battle Creek; Rick & Joyce Newton of LaGraode, Oregon; Michael & Wanah Newton ofc Richland; Mark & Sherri Newton of Portland^ Oregon; Matthew & Trudy Newton of Delton; many grandchildren &. several great grandchil­ dren; many nieces & nephews; and three sisterT & four brothers. Cremation has taken place at his request,. Visitation will take place on Friday, August, 22. 1997 from 10 a m. to 11 a.n. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. 4* Memorial Services will take place Friday/ August 22, 1997 at 11 a.m. at the Williami’ Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff WordehJ officiating. Burial will take place at a later dale. i. Memorial contributions may be made to thr Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. Envelope* available at the funeral home. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21, 1997 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS Social News by Catherine Lucas James Franklin Curtis Jr.. Hastings and Brenda Lynn Johnson. Grand Rapids Herbert C. Monroe. 111. Shelbyville and Stephanie J Thomas. Shelbyville. Gregory Scott Black. Hastings and Tonya Renae Brastngton. Hastings Nicola Arthur Palumbo. Plainwell and Bon­ nie Bridgit Stone. Plainwell. Rodney Kevin Stampfler. Delton and Christie Withrow Shiriey. Richland. Daniel Roy Hoffman. Middleville and Heather Ann Miller. Middleville. Nikioma Shanna Hoben. Hastings and Mary Ann Hall. Hastings. James Byron Carroll. Plainwell and Amy Sue McClellan. Plainwell. Dennis Henry Anderson. Middleville and Iveline May Herich. Middleville. BOY, Joshua Allen Jousma was bom on Aug. 7, 1997 at 9:06 p.m. to John and Jem Jousma of Alto. He weighed 8 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 in­ ches long Proud grandparents are Dick and Karen Jousma of Middleville and Linda Campbell of Cutlerville and John Campbell of Grand Rapids BOY, Timothy John bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 4. 1997 at 3:16 p.m. to Nan­ cy and Timothy Hal) of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 5 ozs. and I8V6 inches long. GIRL, Breana Kay bom al Pennock Hospital Robbes to celebrate 50th anniversary Ken and Cynthia Ritbbc will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house for fami­ ly and friends Sunday. Aug. 31. from 2-4 p.m. The event will take place at the Parish House of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W. Center Street. The only gift requested is your presence It is being hosted by their children Gary and Deborah Robbe of Hastings. Kendra and Bob Bethell of Marana. AZ.. and Becky and John Matthews of Los Lunas. N.M. Many of you may remember them as educators in the Hastings Area School System Boord member* preeuni. GIRL, Caitlan Elaine bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 5. 1997 al 8:36 p.m. to Amanda and Robert Kerley of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 Mi inches long. GIRL, Victoria Ann bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 8. 1997 at 8:32 a.m. to Melanie and Scott Smith of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 1216 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Gunner Joe bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 5, 1997 at 9:42 a m. to Kathy Rollins and Jef) Tobias of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8'4 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Adrianna Hospital on Aug. Dale and Kay Weighing 7 lbs. 7 LEGAL NOTICE AM on Aug. 5. 1997 at 10:39 a.m. to Cliff and Minnie Clouse, of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs and 20*6 inches long. Marie bom at Pennock 4. 1997 at 11:31 p.m. to Bursley of Woodland. oz. and 20 inches long. BOY, Cole Duane bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2, 1997 al 4:02 p.m. to Kristy and Eric Hoffman of Lake Odessa. Weighing 7 lbs. 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. Commissionor EXTRA COPIES off The BANNER Adopted Ster School Rood Resolution for geont are avdtebte throughout Greater Barry County. towor/wvter extension* into Rutland Twp. The Woodland Lions Club met last Tues­ day evening in their den on Main Street. Treasurer George Schaibly handed out tickets for the coming chicken barbecue dinner to each of lhe 14 members present lo be sold. Other members got their tickets later. You can buy them from any Lions Club member and they will be on sale al the event. Cliff Mattson was present for the dinner for the first time in many months. Bobby McLeod of the Woodland Townehouse had prepared turkey, fresh green beans, apple­ sauce and sliced peaches and cherry pie for the meal Mary Ann Spitzley of the Townehouse spent most of last week in Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, and she came home Saturday af­ ternoon. The Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Missionary Society held its August noon meal last Wednesday. There were 19 people at lhe event. Nadine Speas was lhe hostess and she served sliced ham, chicken wings and scalloped potatoes. The olher members fur­ nished lhe remainder of lhe meal. The next Kilpatrick Missionary Dinner will be the second Wednesday of September (Sept. 10) al noon. It was a delight to use lhe newly paved driveways and parking lot at the church on the hill. The work was done by Willie's As­ phalt Inc. of Hastings and paid for with money made in several fund-raisers held dur­ ing the past many months. Faith Bible Church and School on Wood­ land Road also had some paving done this summer. Steve and Diane Barnum held an open house Saturday afternoon and early evening at Lakewood United Methodist Church for their son. Mark, and his bride. Laura. They were married in Belleville. III., the previous week. The wedding party then crossed the Mississippi River after the wedding for a re­ ception held al the Ramada Inn in St. Louis. Mo. Steve. Diana, Mary Mulford and one of Diane's sisters went from Michigan for the wedding The Bamums served a nice meal at the open house with punch, iced tea ajd a sheet wedding cake. The Niethamer family held an open house al Zion Lutheran Church to observe the 50lh wedding anniversary of Tom and Doris Sun­ day. The church social hall was crowded all afternoon with the hundreds of people who came to wish them well. Punch and sheet cakes were served. Doris wore a two piece yellow dress and a white orchid. At the same time, Ron and Marge Erick­ son’s 50th wedding anniversary was cele­ brated with a reception at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50. The fellowship hall of that church was decorated with a theme of gold and white. A light meal and a traditional tiered wedding cake were served, and there were hundreds of people in and out of that event also. The big surprise for the Ericksons was that one entire table was filled with people who spend winters near them in Horida. These people came from Michigan, Indiana and Ohio for the party and surprised Ron and Marge I spent a few minutes with Frank and Wilma Townsend after the two wedding an­ niversary parlies. They will be the 1997 grand marshals in the Woodland homecomFrank has worked for many years in the Habitat for Humanity organization, being ac- This is the new home of the Lakewood Community Ambulance Service in Woodland. five in the Grand Rapids chapter, then help­ ing organize the Barry County one and later the Lakewood organization. They have Tour daughters. 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pastor Ben Herring of Woodgrove Christian/Brcthren Church had two daughters and two of his grandchildren visit him earlier in August. Florence Begerow is undergoing tests and possibly may have surgery. She is at Ten­ dercare in Hastings. Neva Neil continues to improve at Thor­ napple Manor. The Lakewood Veterinary Clinic on M-50 east of Lake Odessa has diagnosed 22 cases of canine heartworm this spring and summer In order to publicize lhe necessity of hav­ ing all pets tested or treated to prevent heartworm and to encourage pel owners to bring in their animals, for the second year the Lakewood Veterinary Clinic held a draw­ ing from the names of all the dogs tested there this year for heartworm. The dog winner was “Dolly." a seven­ year-old spayed female blonde cocker spaniel belonging to Cindy Visser of Sunfield. Dolly was given a large sluffed dog last week. The cocker seemed delighted with the toy when her owners brought her to lhe clinic to get it. Vets are only recently sure that cats also get heartworms, which are carried by mosquitoes. Dr. Douglas Hoort said that the test for heartworms is unreliable in cats; so all cats are now given the preventive medicine from an early age “Huffy," owned by Kathryn Tasker of Lake Odessa, a four-year old domestic long­ hair spayed female orange liger cal. won the large “Felix, the Cai" toy in a drawing from lhe names of all cals under heartworm pre­ ventive treatment al the clinic. Fluffy seemed perfectly comfortable with the large stuffed cat and climbed right up onto the lap of lhe toy and tried to hide from the clinic employees and the reporter. Lakewood Veterinary Clinic is operated by Drs. Douglas Hoort and Margaret Newman Hoort. A few people have volunteered for lhe committee to find ways to increase the usage of the Woodland Township Library, but if you are interested in working on this short­ term committee, you can still call call Dou­ glas MacKenzie at 367-4019 or sign up in the library. Library hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from I to 5 p.m. There will be boxes and boxes of paper­ back books for sale in the park the Saturday before Labor Day (Woodland Homecoming weekend). Some hardbacks will be available, and most of them have been donated for lhe sale. We will have many books from the collection of Claudine Matthews, kindly given by her family, as well as books from other families All of the paperbacks for sale have been donated to lhe library and are be­ ing sold because they are duplicates of books already on the shelves or because of a lack of shelf room to keep them. Lakewood Ambulance is now moved into its own bulding at the former residence of Frosty and Horence Begerow. Last week they got lhe exterior of the building painted and a new sign put up. They are now land­ scaping the area around the new sign The ambulance organization will hold an open house after the grand marshal reception the day of the Woodland Homecoming parade to show lhe public their roomy new quarters. Downtown Hastings Summerfest Weekend Community Court Stage (Presbyterian Church Parking Lot) 11 "1 Sponsored by The Presbyterian Youth Mission Please Suppo-t 77m Barry County Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (8/21) tMMTGAGE FORECLOSURE Ml F DOS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by David Killgore and Koren A. Killgore, his wife to Heart­ well Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee dated January 25. 1985 and Entertainment UNITED WAY! Friday August 22 Saturdx 89. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to FT Mortgage Companies dba FIB Mortgage Services os succesor by merger to Sunbelt National Mortgage Corpora­ tion os assignee, by an assignment doted January 8, 1991 which was recorded on March 20. 1991 in 10:45 Join us on which mortgage thure is claimed to be due at the deed Sovonty-Sovon and 77/100 dollars (112.277.77). including interest at 12 50% pae Under the power ol sale contained in *O.d mor .4'1 |.U1-, , .. Summerfest Sunday For a... Free Breakfast Worship Service 1997 Said premises ore situated in VILLAGE OF MID vtr; Rock Group - Ben ApplebvW|J|| HHS Jazz Group Heaoin South - Country Band Vr La Jazz Big band Shot in the Dark Classic Rock ViOLEhfliggrApLE Alternative Rock 2: 30 3: 30 4: 45 6: 00 7: 30 9:00 1 1:30 1: 30 2: 30 4: 30 5: 45 7: 30 8: 45 10:00 Igust 23 Folk Musk ' Summerfest Parade Hastings City Band Concert Band Music Dan Waldorff The freedom band - Classic Rock South Side Connection - Blues Band^ Echo - Classic Rock Genifor Nation - 90's Rock % ■! JCNNW^fi&SC^tROE DER - L.A.B. -Rock Band Community Food Court Red Cross described os Lot 9 of Block 84 of Keeler Brothers Addition to the Village of Middleville according to the record- of Barry County Evening Concert the dote of *uch *ole unless determine abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. tn which Dated July 31. 1997 FT MOBGAGE COMPANIES dba FTB Mortgage Ser vices os successor by merger to Sunbelt National Mortgage Corporation FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642 4202 Trott 8 Trott. P C Attorneys for FT Mortgage Compon.es dba FTB Sunbelt National Mortgage Corporation 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Form* Michigan 48025 File <97075265 When: Sanday, Aagast 24th Where: Fish Hatchery Path Breakfast: 9:38 ■.■.-18:45 a.a. 6 p.as. — Barry McGwire and Terry Talbot At First Baptist Charch of Hastings Sponsored by: First Baptist Church of Hastings 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings. Ml 49058 • Phone: 948-8004 {8 21) A* V ’ Special 'Ihanlp to ‘Livni Sponsors « tiHimxi I quqMIM-1II. Iih I'liiinho Worship: Concert: „___ . / Iii-mIk-Uj h//J IIjaIiiio l’rr» Iih Al) proceeds to fund Presbyterion Youth Mission and lhe Red Cross ot Barry County �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21, 1S97 l€GAl NOTICES: TWOHKY MAOttM, FIX Grand RapMa, McMM" 4BS03 (•!*) 4IM1II THIS HUM IS A DEBT CCXLECTO* ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFOBMATION WE OBTAIN WUl BE USED FOB THAT PUBPOSE MORCK OF MOWTOAGK FOMCLMUOf SALK Daloult ho* occurred <n the condition* ol o mor 1009# mode by Bruce D Frohriep on indnriduol mortgogor lo Plymouth Mcrfgoga Company. Inc mongogee by o mortgoge dated Moy 16. 1989 recorded in the Office ol Register ol Deed* lor Barry County on Moy 23 >989 tn liber 482 pegs 756. and assigned by mortgagee to Plymouth Sav ings Bonk. a Massachusetts savings bonk, ol 95 Bedford Street. Middleborough. MA 02346, assignee, by on assignment doted Moy 16. 1909 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds lor Barry County. Michigan, on May 23. 1989 in liber 482. poge 760. Because of said default, the mortgagee ho* declared the entire unpaid omouni secured by »oid mortgoge due and payable forthwith. As ol the dote o‘ this notice, there Is claimed to be due. including lor principal and Interest on said mortgoge. the sum ol $33,770.49. and interest will continue on the principal balance ol $30,182 91 at the rate ol 11.375 percent No suit or proceeding in law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by »oid mortgoge or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue ol the power ol sole contained in said mortgoge. and the statute m such cose mode and provided and to pay said amount with interest, os provided in said mortgage and oil legal cost* charges and ex ponses, including attorneys fees allowed by low and all taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole ol the mortgaged premise* at public sole to the highest bidder at the East Door of th* Barry County Courthouse Hastings Michigan on Thursday September 11. 1997 at I 00 p m The premises covered by sold mortgoge ore situated in Township of Hope. Barry County Michigan ond ore described os follows A parcel of land m the Northwest Quarter of Section 31 Town 2 North. Range 9 West described as BEGINNING ot a point l 092 feet South of the Northwest comer of said Section 31. thence East 190 feet: thence 3ou.*h ISO feet; thence West 190 feet, thence North 150 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING and commonly known os 9255 Miller Rood Delton Michigan Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will bo sis (6) months from the date of sole unless determined abandoned in oc cordonce with MCI 600 3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of sole Dated July 28. 1997 TWOMEY MAGGINt. PIC Attorneys for Plymouth Savings Bonk By; David Schoolenberg 212 Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)459-6168 (• ») MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* boon mode in the conditions of a mortgoge made by KAREN I. WILLEY to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARAAERS. HOME ADMINSTRA T1ON. U.S. DEPT OF AGRICULTURE now known as USDA r.uXAl DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee, doted July 8. 1993. and recorded on July 9. 1993 in liber 577. on poge 114. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixty two thousand one hundred fifty three ond 43/100 Dollars (166.153.43). including Interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor tgoge ord the statute in such cose mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a saie ol the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse Hostings Ml at 11:00 a.m. on October 2. 1997. Said premises ore situated in VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Barry County Michigan and ore describ ed as: LOT 66 OF MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS NO. 3. ACCOR DING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241 (a) in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the date of such sole Doted August 21. 1997 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee Attorney For: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates P.C. 401 South Wood word Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (9/18) MOVTOAflK FENKCLOMMl BALK THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT a DEBT any information we obtain WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default hos been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Frederick C. Wright ond Rebecca Dekryger-Wright to Union Financial Corporation, a Corporation. Mortgagee doted June 1. 1995 and recorded on June 8. 1995 in liber 632. on Page 339. Borry County Records. Michigan, ond recorded on July 7 1995 in Liber 634 Page 560 Borry County ond was as signed by mesne assignments to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA a* assignee by on assign ment dated March 28. 1996 which was recorded on April 2. 1996 in Libor 655. on Pogo 940. Borry Coun­ ty Records, on which mortgoge there is claimed to be duo at the dote hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine ond 37/IU) dollar* ($63,889.57). including interest at 12.875% per annum. Adjustable Rate Mortgoge. Interest rate may change on 01 /01 ond 07/01 of each year Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgoge ond the statute ’n such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgoge will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigan ot 1 00 o'clock P M., on September 18 1997 Said premises are situated tn Township of Borry County. Michigan, and ore described os Lot 13 of the First Addition to Gwin s Grove, oc cording to the recorded plot thereof o* recorded in liber 1 of Plats Poge M The aforementioned description is subject to on easement over the Nor­ theasterly 6 feet for ingress and egress to the Lake The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sole unless determined abandon ed m accordance with 1948CL 600 324lo m which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole Dated August 7. 1997 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C Attorneys for BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA XIX Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms Michigan 48025 File 497075095 (9 4) OftANGKVHXK TC .VWSM* Refute' Mooting August 5 1997 ot 7 30 p.m Board members all present Also present 25 cilUons and guests Treasurers report received Correspondence reod Fire Dept report received Approved Resolution to Create Twp Improvement Revolv­ ing Fund Cory Dr Spec Assessment Resolution 44 Truth in Taxation Hearing Sept 2 ot 7 p.m. Purchase of 1990 Ford vehicle for Fire Dept. Amendment of Porks budget Bills rood and approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by John Gatos. Super- .<or (8/21) MVWG TOWWBftiF BOAJtDMOTBtG August 13, 1997 Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Super­ visor Buehler All board members. Commissioner Robert Wenger ond residents of Township present. Commissioner Wenger reported on gypsy moth infestation and procedures being token to correct problem Request for a street sign on newly developed street tabled until more information con be obtain­ ed os to who is responsible to pay for It. Boord will request a meeting with Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Board to draw up a purchase agreement for the church. Bills approved for payment as presented. Mooting adjourned at 7 55 p.m. Emily Harrison Clerk (B/21) SygRla RUTLAND CMAIVra TOWMSMP August 13. 1997 7.30 p.m. Regular Boord Meeting — Present Hansford Palmer Wolters. House. Munjoy. Bod­ ford. Edwards. Commissioner James and thirty residents All reports received ond placed on file. Motion to concur with PZ on the request of Jock Morron. Cofvin Kooiker ond Jacqueline Mcron. Motion to send bock to PZ the request of Munger ♦or re-zoning Motion to grant preliminary plot review for Pine Havens Estate 83. Motion to allow the Township to become a member of the Borry County Township Water and Sewer Authority. Motion by receive letter from Attorney Gee on guidelines for sewer and water exponsion Motion to allow the Township Attorney to intrepret existing sewer contract Motion to appoint Lorry Haywood ond John Cohoon to o three year term on the Planning 6 Zoning Commission Motion to increase cost of building permits. Motion lo adjust *he 1997 Budget. Vouchors approved for payment. Appointee Kathleen Hansford to the Library Committee. Motion to change Investment procedures In the Township Pension. Motion lo adjourn at 9:02 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards (B/21) tynepota of Mbwtee CARLTON TOWWSMP BOARD August 4. 1997 Present: All Boord Member*. Residents 26. Guest Jim White. Meeting called to order by Supervisor Kaiser at 8 p.m. at the Carlton Township Hall. Clerk's report approved Treasurer's report presented. Discussed culvert on Durkee Rood. Voted to replace culvert with a 48" tube by three to two decision Woodland Township vote* 8 5 97 Received letter from Borry County Zoning. Dave attended meeting for Sewer Authority. Clerk reported that she wonts to change com­ puter program Roof is in need of repair. Heard public comments from several Lower Lake residents Roll coll vote approved to proceed paving lower Lake Rood Approved by roll coll vote to make it a private rood ond to hire a consultant to oversee work. Roll coll vote to - preod special assessment* per owner approved Adopted a resolution for determination to make improvements approve plan* ond raise estimate cost from $61 780 to $70 800 Roll Coll vote to accept the resolution for Ming of special assessment district, notice of public hearing The Public Hearing on Lower Lake Special District will be 8-27-97 Paid oil bills. Adjourned meeting ot 9 45 p.m. Wilma Daniels Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser (8/21) MORTGAGE SALE — Default hos been mode in the condition of o mortgoge mode by DONNA CULVER AND BRUCE D CULVER HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE AMERICA. INC.. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee doted April 27. 1996 and recorded on Moy 10. 1996. in Liber 659. on poge 958. Bor.y County Records. Michigan ond assigned by said mortgagee to CONT1MORTGAGE CORPORATION, by on assign ment doled April 27. 1996 ond recorded on December 13. 1996. in Liber 680. on page 862. Borry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ tgoge there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty two thousand five hundred seventy and 70/100 Dollars ($52,570.70). including interest ot 13.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgaged ond the statute in such case made and ap proved notice is hereby given that said mortgoge will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them ot public vendue ot the Borry County Courthouse Hostings. Ml. ot II 00 O.m on October 2. 1997 Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Borry County Michigan ond ore described os LOTS 5 AND 6 OF SHADY HEIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PlAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 37 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote ol such sole Dated August 21 1997 CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain 8 Associates P C 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009 6616 (9/18) Ann landers Older drivers Dear Ann Landers: This is in response to "On Needles and Pins in West Palm Beach, whose elderly parents were able to renew their driver’s licenses without taking tests Yes. that is what goes on in Florida. This state has 40.000 registered drivers over the age of 90. I have no idea how many of those are ac­ tive. frequent drivers, bu; most 90-year-olds I know have trouble getting around their own kitchens, let alone navigating through the type of traffic we have in metropolitan areas today 1 personally know a woman in her 80s who recently had a mild stroke. She has serious heart disease and wears a pacemaker. She also drives. Not long ago. in Hollywood. Ha., an 89-ycar-old woman stopped her car on the track of an oncoming train. She's dead. I have seen older folks do incredibly dangerous things, such as come to a sudden stop on the exit ramp of an interstate. Most of these peo­ ple are quick to tell you they have never had an accident, but the real question is “How many accidents have they caused?" And it’s not only the old folks The Florida Highway Patrol estimates that in Dade Coun­ ty. 30 percent of drivers on the road at any given time are driving with either suspended licenses or no license at all. Honda does not require mechanical inspections, which means any and all kinds of junk are allowed on the road Add to this mix rubber necking tourists and cell-phone addicts, and it's no wonder our insurance rates are insane. As the population continues to age. we are going to have to step up to the plate and insist lake Odessa NCUJS: The Ionia County Health Department mon­ thly clinic will be Leld on Wednesday. Aug. 27. at Central United Methodist Church from 9 to 11:30 a.m The Lake Odessa Depoc/Museum will be open Saturday. Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some of the Depot Day exhibits are still in place from the scouting emphasis of the gala day. School begins for all Lakewood students on Monday. Aug. 25. Sarah Riggs of Virginia Street was named to the president’s list at Northwood University for spring term. Three generations of men at Compemish are on an unusual pursuit. Their mission is to save the champion trees by taking snips from Che largest tree of each variety they find in Michipnn. ship the foot-long twigs to an Oregon nursery. Then a year and a half later, the nursery sends them six- to seven-fool sapl­ ings. offspring of the Michigan trees. They in turn give them to colleges and universities here in Michigan, where they can be nurtured and studied as they grow. Future findings may be secrets on improving planting stock or even new medicines. In Oregon the scions are grafted to root stock of the same species for this forestry variety of cloning. The Milarch family would like to see a similar program in each other state. Michigan has a wide variety of trees so there must be many champions in the state. The National Arbor Day Foundation provides this bit of forestry news. The United Methodist Women of Central UMC met Monday with several guests present for the annual salad luncheon. Lola Haller was the speaker, with a first-person presenta­ tion of Sarah Emma Edmonson, who became Franklin Thomas as she served in the Civil War as a nurse and a spy. She later assumed her role as a woman, married and had a fami­ ly. She had to Lake unusual steps to prove her wartime identity to qualify for a Civil War pension. Marie Warner was hospitalized for gall bladder surgery but is now convalescing. She now resides at Bear Creek Villa. Former residents Bea and Jack Blessing of Portage came for both the Erickson 50th an­ niversary on Sunday end for the Niethamer golden event on the same afternoon The board of directors of the local historical society did not meet in August but lhe pro­ gram planning is taking place for the 30th year. Harold Stannard of Woodland will speak on Sept. 11 with his title “When the Cheering Stopped.*' about President Woodrow Wilson. The Rev. Keith and Judy Laidler have relocated at Montague since his June retire­ ment from the United Methodist Church. Judy continues with her work. Their present home is on U.S. 31. Need Printing? Call Us at... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 945-9554 that drivers be road-tested on a regular basis Driving is a physical skill that requires good sight, hearing, muscle coordination and quick response time It is not a game, and it is not a right. Please help us get the word out. Ann I’ve just about — Had II in Honda. Dear Had It: You have written a powerful letter that is sure to get the attention of not on­ ly Floridians but people all over the United States and Canada who are concerned about elderly drivers. If your letter doesn’t “get the word out." 1 don't know what will. Thanks on behalf of all the people whose eyes you’ve opened today. Victim helped Dear Ann Landers: Nine years ago. 1 was in an abusive relationship. 1 was still a teenager when I moved in with this man. We )u*d two children I thought that he loved me and dial 1 could change him, but I was wrong When I realized how dangerous the situation was for me and my children. I left. 1 could not have done it without your help. Ann You primed the phone number of the domestic violence hotline, and 1 called it. Those wonderful people told me where to go for help and counseling. If it weren't for you. I probably wouldn't be here today. Il’s been a long, hard road, but ’ now know I II make it. Please run that number again for those who didn't see it but need to. Thanks for everything. The women and children you have helped will be forever in your debt. — Healthy in Portland. Ore. Dear Portland: Thanks for letting me know I helped. Your letter was a real daybnghtener. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is I-800-799-SAFE (TDD 1-800-787-3224). And P.S.: This number will also provide help for men who are battered by women. And there are more of them out there than most people think. What can you give lhe person who has everything ? Ann Landers' booklet. ' Gems. ” is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. "Gems" is a collection of Ann Landers' most requested poems and essays. Send a selfaddresssed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Gems, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $625.) Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Keep in touch Dear Ann Landers: A while back, you printed your annual column on Reconciliation Day and talked about the importance of keep­ ing in touch with family members and friends who have drifted away. That Inter impressed me so much. I decided to write to my brother, who is a preacher in a southern state, and “reconnect." We'd had a falling out and had not spoken to one another for several years 1 wrote him a nice letter saying we should let bygones by bygones and enjoy the yeari we had left. He responded al once with a letter saying he didn't see any point in trying to get together 1 was “too much like Dad — bullheaded, a know-it-all. etc., etc." Actual­ ly. Dad was a decent, hard-working family man. but he was hard to please and not very affectionate. Being a girl. I really missed hav­ ing a father who would hug me like some of my friends had. but 1 understood that my father was not a hugger, and I accepted him the way he was. I really feel bad about the way my brother shut lhe door on me. He is missing out on be­ ing pan of a big. loving family. He has three kids whom I would love to know. Sad. isn’t if? 1 think about it often Just sign me — A Sister in Dayton. Ohio. Dear Sister: Your brother is he loser. He doesn't know what he is missing How sad that he is also depriving his children of the pleasure of knowing you and their cousins. I hope he sees this and changes his mind. Let me know if it happens It would make my day. Walking danger Dear Ann Landers: I always wondered how a pedestrian could be hit by a car in a crosswalk. 1 know now. I cannot count the number of times I’ve seen pedestraians step blindly into an intersection crosswalk when the light turns to "Walk." Do they stop to see if oncoming traffic notices them? No. they do not. They just figure the driver will see them and hit the brakes. They march directly into the street, assuming that because they have the right of way. the cars will stop. What they do not know is that the driver in an oncoming car just got fired, had a fight with his wife or is trying to find the lighted cigarette he just dropped. The pedestrian may have the right of way. but being right isn’t enough when you’re laid up in the hospital or. worse yet. in the cemetery. Wake up. you idiots. Your life is your responsibility, and if you value it. you will not assume that all driven are sober, considerate and interested in keeping you alive. — A.H. in Sacramento, Calif. Dear A .H .: Thank you for all the readers you may have saved today. Your message is clear: Don’t assume a driver sees you or that he is competent, sober and alert. The one who isn’t could cost you your life. Harping mom Dear Ana Landen: I am a single woman in my early 30s with a good job and an active social life. 1 don’t drink or do drugs, and 1 lead a fairly happy life. So what’s my pro­ blem? My mother thinks it would be better if I were married, and she can't understand why I don’t "find a man." Mom has always harped on this subject because I have had few boyfriends, and I've never really taken her seriously. As I get older, her comments are more frequent and increasingly hurtful. I don’t want to stop talk­ ing to my mother, but how can I let her know that her harping is becoming unbearable? — Vancouver. Dear Van: Tell your mother that from now on. the subject of finding a man is strictly verboten and you don’t want the subject brought up ever again. Let her know that if she doesn't respect your wishes, you will promptly leave lhe room. Then do it. Lonesome? Take charge of your life and rum it around. Write for Ann Landers ‘ new booklet. "How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 01. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15). TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Lower Lake Road Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board ot the Township of Carton. Barry Courty. Michigan, havxig resolved its intention to make certain improvements consisting ot pavwg and rotated improvements to the 3.600 loot private portion ot Lower Lake Road (the Improvements") in tie Townsrip, has made its final determination of a special assessment dtstncl which consists of the toAowing desertoed tots and parcels of land which are benefitted oy the Improvements and against which al or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shal be speoaRy assessed LOWER LAKE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT All parcels located r the Plat of Lower Lake Subdivision including Lots and Parcels Numbered 040 005 000 033 0C 040-065-000-001-00 040-085 000-003 00 040-065-000 006-00 040 065-000 009-01 040-085-000 011-00 040 085 000-060 00 040 085-000 012 00 040-085-000-013 00 040-085-000 015-01 040-085-000-019-00 040-085-000-048-00 040-085 000 021 00 040-085-000-022-00 040 085 000 026 00 040 085-000 031-00 040-085-000-056-00 040 085-000-009-00 04G 085 000 030-00 040-085-000-018-00 040-C85-OOG024-00 040-085-000-028-00 040G85-000025-00 040-085-000-007-00 040-085-000-052-00 040 033-150-000-00 040-034-150-100-00 G40-034-250-100-01 040-034-250-200-00 040-034-250-300-00 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Carton has made and certified a soecml assessment roll for the special assessment distncf, which roll sets forth the rota­ tive portion ot the cost of said Improvements which is lo be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land m the special assessment dtstncl TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST. 1997. AT 7:00 O’CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 85 WELCOME ROAD. HASTINGS MICHIGAN 49058-9518. IN SAID TOWN­ SHIP TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJEC­ TIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roH as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall tor public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest or his or her agent in person or. n the alternatrve an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter poor to the hearing, in whch case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Carton Dated August 4 1997 Wilma Daniels Clerk Township of Carlton �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 21, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... The fair changes from ‘Free Fair’ status Rex Casey (left) and Earl McKibbin (right) getting ready for the 120th Barry County Fair 1972. Judging the Holstein 4-H Dairy Cattle. (Left to right), Tony, Mike and Angela Kennedy, enjoying elephant ears at the Barry County Fair. All Girt Hell Drivers Thrill Show. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Barry County Fair was scheduled for July 20-25 in 1970. It opened v.-ith a change of policy After 110 yean, it wax no longer a 'free’’ fair. The ad­ mission fee. which was charged at the gate, permitted free access to the afternoon grands­ tand. Children under 14 were admitted free. The admission fee allowed access to all ex­ hibits and day time events This included free admission to the three days of harness racing. To make it a closed fair, a fence needed to be erected around the fairgrounds, to enforce use of the gates and guide people to the admis­ sion sites. The admission gates were on the east or at Market Street Cars could enter through the gate at the center of the track and walkers could center on State and Market Ex­ hibitors were admitted at the west end of the grounds, where they also could park. The west end campgrounds had been graded and filled for the 4-H and FFA camping units. The livestock bam had an extension added and the bams were white washed and disinfected The Crown Amusement Company of Ada. owned by Dick and Jim Carl, supplied the midway rides and show and featured a new "Zipper" ride. There were more than 18 rides at the fair that year Rotoff s All Girl Hell Drivers Thrill Show from Lexington. Ky and a wild west rodeo supplied entertainment along with the usual hone and mule pulling contests, tractor pull­ ing. 4-H parade and the annual Fat Stock Sale. Christine Kennedy won grand champion steer with Clarence, a mix of Charlolais and Herford. Angus. Jackie Maichele had the grand champion hog and the grand champion lamb. Debora Drake won the Kiwams Club trophy with her 7-year-old horse. "P.F." Grand champion of the obedience match in the *>* show was Debbie Townsend with her Doberman. The Barry County Fair reported a profit for 1970. attributing the $9,340 as a step in the right direction to keep lhe fair solvent. Richard Reed was elected president of the Barry County Agricultural Society Robert Clark was elected vice president and Earl McKibbin was renamed as secretary and Ed Wietnick returned as treasurer The fair opened in 1971. with an admission daily fee of $1. but a season ticket could be purchased for only $2 Children under 14 were admitted free of charge Harness races were held for three days The only woman driver in the races was Kathy Camfield. who drove Canny Victory to win a second and a first place The tractor pull had 60 entries in 1971. with six divisions in the pull, with tractors weighing from 4.500 to 15.000 pounds. Dan Clark of the Baltimore Rams had the outstanding Guernsey. Cleet Charm Dan was 13 years old that year The Burchett Sisters. Terry and Jody, took Kiwams trophies for showmanship in the horsemanship awards contests The Demolition Derby was a successful event on lhe final night of the 1971 fair Or­ ville (Chip) Curtis of Irving won the trophy for the first heal in the derby Twenty-three vaned acts put on the talent "Strinbean," star of Hee Haw and Grand Ole Opry was featured in the 1972 grandstand show. Demolition Derby Shows became an important part of the Barry County fairs. show, with Richard Ramsey. 16. of Delton, winning the grand prize with a banjo solo Chris Meir. 12. and Rick Castleman. 18. tied for second place. Chris did a ventriloquist act and Rick performed a guitar solo. The first day of the fair was a rainy one. but the rest of the week had good weather Ad mission and parking brought in about Sll.OOO.which helped to make the 1971 fair a successful event. The fair ended 1971 with a $5,000 balance There were two kids' days m 1971. on Tuesday and again on Saturday, with Crown Amusement Company's Midway supplying the odes at reduced prices on those two days Crown Amusements, of Ada had 20 rides, featuring the "Zipper." The 1972 fair featured. "Stringbean." from Hee Haw and the Grand Ole Opry show The International Demolition Derby, owned by Al Slagert of Saginaw , was scheduled for the Saturday night show Crown Amusement Company supplied the midway again Admis­ sion was SI per person per day with a S3 rate for the six days. Tractor pulls and harness races again made up the entertainment for the fair There were 130 market animals sold at the 4-H auction The 4-H Club dairy cattle drew praise from the official judge. James Fish of Lockshorc Farms Going into the 1973 fair season, a number of things were felt to be needed to keep the fairgrounds and its buildings and grounds in presentable condition It was estimated that at least $15,000 and hours of donated labor would be needed One of lhe projects was a restroom-shower facility at the west end of the fairgrounds for 4-H members This alone was estimated to cost $12,000 The 4-H saddle, livestock and dairy club leaders and members were involv­ ed in doing this project for the 1973 season A new wash rack for grooming animals for exhibits also was needed The funds for this was not a pan of the estimated $15,000 dollars mentioned before This was to build one large ham and make minor repairs on the other buildings Electrical wiring was felt to be inadequate and fences needed replacing. The estimated needs list raised to $40,000 and an article in the Dec. 27. 1972. Hastings Ban­ ner suggested that what was needed was 1.000 people with $40 each. John Townsend was president; vice presi­ dent. Blair Hawblitz, treasurer. Richard Reed; secretary manager. Earl McKibbin; and Rex Casey. Robert H Clark. Marvin Smith. Ken Miller and Tom Wieringa made up the Fair Board Progress was made for the 1973 season The Community Building was repainted in­ side and out and a new false ceiling and new lighting was installed. The ‘floor also was resurfaced Money for this was borrowed from the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce to be repaid at $1,000 per year The Barry County Board of Commissioners made an appropriation of $5,000 and a grant of $2,000 to help with the cost of repairs to the building. The state funds from harness racing was partially matched and the Fair Board was to receive $1,000 which would be used to repay the Chamber of Commerce The Com­ munity Building was erected in 1960 al the cost of $16,000 in donated funds It was in 1973 insured for $55,000 A new horse bam was built with funds rais­ ed in a drive for $14,000 of the $40,000 rais­ ed A state match for $20,000 for fairgrounds improvement, was paid out at the rate of $4,000 per year over the following five years^ 1973 was a year of major changes at the Barry County Fair The community was behind the effort to raise the money and lo make the improvements. At the completion the fair week, they were only $2,000 short of the $40,000 goal And funds wrre continuing to come in. Area residents, businessmen and industry gave unequaled support to the effort Some donated materials and labor 4-H clubs and other groups held fund raisers such as the win­ ning of a bowling tournament, a roller skating party. profits from seed com sales, and many other innovative ways to raise money were done Individuals contributed materials. money and labor. Big jobs such as bull dozing and hauling din and gravel were done free of charge or at cost. Nearly every fraternal lodge and the service clubs in Hastings supported the project. The Elks, Lions and Kiwanis, the Jaycees and Rotary, the Boy Scouts. Granges, and Exten­ sion Clubs joined the effort. The entire community pulled together in this undertaking. The 1973 fair, prior to its opening while all the work was going on. was the product of many, many people. Fir st came the work of tearing out the old. and then the work of building back the new The fair itself was a great success There were 97 head of livestock sold at the 4-H and FFA Fat Stock Sale, bringing in a total of $28,010. Exhibitors competed for more than $7,500 in premiums in the various classes. The quality of the livestock shown was tops. Contributions to the renovation project totaled $38,254.91 by lhe end of the fair, and this did not include donated time, discounts on purchases and the use of equipment. In Oc­ tober, the parking area at the Community Building was paved with asphalt which made the parking at the Community Building much better and would keep the annual fair out of the mud The area paved included the west parking area, the site on the north of the building and lhe area on the cast, including the approach to the track and grandstand In an article in the Hastings Banner dated Nov. 8. 1973. Arthur J Steeby. County Ex­ tension Director, stated that "the total had reached $39,451 and donations were still coming in." James W Pelham. Barry Agricultural Agent, kept the public informed during the fund drive with updates in the Ban­ ner and the Hastings Reminder Nearly every donation and contribution was listed by com­ pany. or by individual name in the local publications More than 1.400 exhibitors entered the 122 Barry County Fair in 1974 The program featured harness racing, with free grandstand tor lhe races The City Band gave a concert and there was a tractor pulling contest. The livestock parade and a mule pulling contests made up one evening s program The annual Fat Stock Sale was held on Friday, and a Pam Townsend and her Dalmation "Chocolate" won best junior handler at the 1974 fair. junior rodeo was held. A halter class Draft Hone show and a draft horse and pony hitch show were held. The Michigan demolition derby climaxed lhe annual fair. The 1974 season ended with a cash balance of $10,912.35. Members ele.-ted to the Fair Board were Dr. Larry B'air. William Christie and Marvin Smith Richard Reid and Kenneth Miller choose not to continue on the board. John Townsend was elected president at the Oct. 28, 1974. board meeting. Blair Hawblitz was selected as vice president. Earl McKibbin continued as secretary-manager Mary Pen­ nock was the treasurer and Dr Blair was elected assistant treasurer. Dr. Blair and Bill Christie and Mary Smith were seated on the board. A resolution honoring retiring members Ken Miller and Dick Reed read as follows ■Whereas Ken Miller and Dick Reed are retiring from the Fair Board, and whereas each contributed much time and effort towards the improvement of our fair*. Ken Miller has been a member for three years and Dick Reed has been a member for 12 years, of which he has been president for one year and treasurer of lhe Fair Board for three years; therefore, let it be acknowledged that the Fair Board sincerely appreciates their years of ser­ vice and devotion and extends lo these persons our heartfelt thanks for the spirit in which it was given." (Conclusion next week) Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history, call for same-<lay approval ce. CommonPoint Mortgage CASH FAST11-800-968-2221 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21, 1997 < < me l< Ihink < I it Trojans win Barry County; Delton improves to 4th A trip to the WSAG leaves lasting impression on Neil A time for. sport and international understanding Misha Neil, a senior athlete at Hastings High, experienced both as a participant of the World Scholar Athletic Games in Kingston. R.l. this summer. Neil attended the event, held every four years on lhe University of Rhode Island campus, as a member of a soccer team and competed against students from over 100 nations The WSAG are conducted similar to the Olympics including the opening ceremonies that were performed this summer by the Beach Boys Soccer is just one sport played at the WSAG. Tennis and track are other typical events, but theater and dance are also part of the WSAG. Neil's first choice was actually dance, something she has done for 14 years and done well. "They sent me something for soccer." Neil said. "I warned to go for dance, but decided to just go for it. I was really nervous to go." For 10 years. Neil danced at the Caledonia Dance School and now she is active in the Grand Rapids Civic Theater. She has performed in versions of lhe "King and 1" and "Guys and Dolls." Twelve soccer teams took part in the WSAG with players from every country competing on every team. When Neil wasn't playing soccer, she was engaged in daily "global debates" staged in a United Nations like forum. The debates help to promote international discussion and understanding from the 2.000 students who attended. After speaking with Neil about her trip at Monday's Hastings High Media Day. I’m confident that she contributed greatly to those discussion groups "The people I met were the most incredible; that was the most phenomenal." Neil explained. "They had good hearts and good intentions. Everybody was so diverse." Neil not only is a lop notch scholar, a solid soccer player and a talented dancer, but she also has a knack for showing initiative. For her trip lo the WSAG, Neil did not use money out of her parent's pocketbooks, but instead paid with money from her own personal savings. To become a participant. Neil had to fill out a lengthy form, write an essay and receive two references. Her reward was quite educational. "There's so much that we take for granted (in lhe U.S.)," Neil said. "Some of their stories we re like something that I've never experienced. Although tennis is ’he sport most on Neil's mind this fall, rest assured that the memories and education from the WSAG will remain with her for a long time. • Saxon Alumni Hoops: Hastings High School's girls basketball program will be holding an Alumni game on Friday at 7 p.m. The contest will pit the current vanity squad against Saxon basketball stars from the past. Admission is free for all who would like to attend. For the first time in the six years of the Barry County Invitational. Middleville Coach Bcmie Weller and his veteran golf team can lay claim to being the best in the area. Or al least the Trojans are the best lo start the season. With a sharp score of 313 Middleville edged out runner-up and rival Caledonia (318) by five shots to win the Bany County event held al the Mullcnhurst Golf Course. Gull Lake, a two-time winner, finished third with 319, Delton scored a 330 on its home course for fourth. Lakewood was fifth with a 334, Wayland wound up sixth with a 340. Hastings, also a two-time winner, took seventh with a 343. Pennficld placed eighth with a 348 and Maple Valley finished ninth at 398. • Fishing at The Grand: The Grand River will be the site of a double tournament weekend with the 90 and under circuit fishing this Saturday and lhe regular Tri State Bass event on Sunday. Both tournaments will include weigh-ins and are exciting lo watch. For more information, contact the Phil Smathers. lhe tournament director of Tri State Bass. • Area Standouts at Hope: Hope College's 1997 football rosier includes many talented players from around the area. The Flying Dutchmen's squad includes John Dobbins, a freshman defensive tackle from Marshall. Jeremy Heavlin. a junior receiver from Fennville. Pete Kellepourey. a sophomore runningback from Maple Valley. Adam Paarlberg. a junior linebacker from Caledonia. Dave Uyl. a junior tight end from Caledonia, and Travis Williams, a senior kicker from Hastings. Hope opens its season Saturday. Sept 6 at Valparaiso. • Big Mouths or Big Shots?: Sports broadcasters arc becoming as famous as the athletes they're paid to blather about, according to a panel survey done by P.O.V.. a magazine described as a "Guy's Survival Guide." At the top of the panel's list of famous sportscasters are Bob Costas (A overall and As for knowledge, hair and ego). Marv Albert (A- overall. A for voice and A-s for humor and knowledge). John Madden (Aoverall. A for knowledge and A- for voice) and Keith Olbcrman (A- overall, A for humor and ego and A- for knowledge). This survey probably was taken before Albert's recent alleged doings. What do you think? Talk to you soon. Hastings' Don Smith watches as his ball sails in the fairway on hole No. 1 at last week's Barry County Invitational. Scott Hovanec was one of the golfers that lead the Delton team to a fourth place finish. Delton's fourth place finish was its best ever, according to Coach Kent Enyart. The second place Scots not only came within five shots of winning its second Barry County title, but they also had the hottest golfer — Scott Leatherman. See TROJANS Continued page 12 Coach Bernie Weller's Middleville team took first place with a sizzling score of 313 on the Mullenhurst course. Basketball tournament games detailed for Summerfest event The brackets have been drawn in anticipation of Saturday's Summerfest 3-on-3 basketball tournament sponsored this year by J-Ad Graphics. A total of 21 teams will compete for first and second place trophies in the boys 13-15 and boys 16 and above divisions. The boys 13-15 teams will play a round-robin format with lhe top two finishers battling for first and second place. Here is the draw for lhe 13-15 tournament: Norris vs. Add One; 4 Slama Jamas vs. We Got Next; Add One vs. Killer B's; We Got Next vs. Norris; Killer B's vs. We Got Next; 4 Slama Jamas vs. Add One; Norris vs. Killer B's; Add One vs. We Got Next; 4 Slama Jamas vs. Norris; Killer B's vs. 4 Slama Jamas. (Top two finishers advance to championship final) The boys 16 and above teams will play in a 16-team bracket formal. The opening round is as follows: True Value vs. Novax; The 5 Ballers vs. Airball Squad; Ncmeiz vs. All-Stars; Hubert’s Bombers vs. Money; Regulators vs. Who Knows; Mafia vs. Chase's Team; Nothin’ But Net vs. VanderMolen; The A Team vs. The Gee Team. The schedule is tentative and subject to change. Games will start around 8 a.m. and all players should report top Fish Hatchery before first games to receive instructions. Gymnast grabs AAU gold Zach Wiennga's decision to train at Branch Gymnastics, in Battle Creek, seems to be paying big dividends The proof is in his recent showing at the AAU Junior Olympics in Charlotte. N.C. Wieringa. II. scored two golds 2nd qualified for (he finals in five of the six events at the Aug. 7-9 national event held in the home of lhe Hornets. Independence Arena Gold came for the Middleville athlete ir. lhe parallel bars (7.75) and the vault (8.3). Wieringa's level of success on the vault was some what of a surprise, even to Zach. "When I did my vault. I almost stuck it." said Wiennga said. He also qualified for the Aug. 9 finals in the floor exercise (second place, 7,75). the still rings (second place. 7.4) and the high bar (sixth place. 7.0). His all-around score of 45.38 in the Class IV group for gymnasts ages 8-11 was good enough for another silver medal The top ten gymnasts in each class after the first events on Aug. 7 advanced to lhe national finals. Wiennga prepared for the finals as he would for any other meet. "I just thought of it as a regular meet." Wieringa said. "I was able to do some good routines; I hit them." To qualify for the AAU meet Wiennga scored a second place in the all-around (47.05) at a stale meet in East Lansing earlier this summer There. Wiennga grabbed Mitchell sisters join forces on CMU volleyball squad Central Michigan University volleyball will be a real family affair for one Lake Odessa kin this fall. Not only is Jennifer Mitchell, a "Drcam Team" All-Slate standout from Lakewood High, attending CMU as a freshman on a volleyball scholarship, but her older sister Heather has also decided to tag along and play the role of a Chippewa spikcr. • And here's how the family reunion came lo be: When lhe Mitchell clan took Jennifer up lo Mt. Pleasant for pre-season volleyball training. Heather went along for lhe ride. She had already been thinking about a return to lhe volleyball courts and dropping her sister off. at CMU only enhanced those passions even more. At first a school Grand Rapids Community College seemed like a logical team lo try out for. But when CMU Coach Terry Robbie got wind of Heather's intentions, the MAC mentor was very much interested in making this family affair become a reality. Pam Mitchell, lhe girls' mother, also had a helpful hand in bringing her two daughters closer together through chats with Robbie. "We got lo talking. I didn't know that she (Heather) was interested still in playing at the Division I level." Robbie explained. Robbie's reaction to Heather joining her Chippewa squad: "Well, heck ya." Starting practices a week later means that Heather has plenty of work to finish before she is ready for regular season action. “She’s doing a good job. but it will take a little while." Robbie said. CMU and Robbie, however, are not strangers to the sisters act. Included on lhe '97 Chippewa volleyball team are twin sisters Robin and Renee HI. from Millington. Robin III began her collegiate spiking career at MSU. a program that Heather knows something about. Sister Renee III played basketball al David Lipscomb College before arriving in Mt. Pleasant. In recent years, Heather Mitchell also made volleyball All-State as a Viking, was a member of the Michigan State volleyball team that went to the NCAA finals and gold in the high bar (7.7). the Boor exercise (8.5). the still nngs (7.9) and the parallel bars (7.5). His 47.05 tally in East Lansing eligibility. "I left Michigan Slate emotionally distraught," Heather Mitchell explained. "I could have played at Western, but needed some time lo reflect." Mitchell went on to say that she haled volleyball at State (MSU) and despite a knee ailment at WMU, could have played if she would have truly had the heart to. How does younger sister Jennifer feel about having to share the limelight al CMU. "I was so happy (and) really shocked." Jennifer Mitchell said. "Il makes it a lol more comfortable for me." Heather s emotions, on the other hand, are happy... but a bit sore. "I'm really sore right now. but I'm doing pretty well," Heather Mitchell stated after her second practice with the team on Tuesday "My life is crazy; it's taken a 360 degree turn in a matter of three weeks." Heather's volleyball future, however, will require some strenuous work. "She and her parents understand that she will have to work hard." Robbie said. "I'm hoping that she and Jennifer will fit into what we need; I'm real delighted to have both was his second best ever. The move to Branch seems to be a very smart choice for Wieringa "I like it a lol belter." Wieringa explained. "I’ve learned more here in a month than 1 have in three years." His coaches at Branch are Al Schams and assistant Scott Moore. Both coaches traveled lo Charlotte with Wieringa to lend their of them here." One thing is for sure: The Mitchell sisters won't have to compete for court lime. Jennifer is expected to play middle blocker, while Heather will train for a left blocking position. The two competed for two seasons in the same lineup at Lake wood High School. State appearances and Capital Circuit conference championships were the norm during those two seasons for No. 10 and No. 15. The Chippewas would probably be happy with similar results. CMU's first action comes Aug. 29-30 at the Colorado State Tournament. Mid­ American Conference play starts Sept. 17 when the Chips battle Bowling Green. On See Aug. 28 issue of The BANNER for Hastings and Delton FALL SPORTS PREVIEWS attempted to compete on the Western Michigan University squad last fall. Injuries and other distractions, (hough, forced her out of volleyball action for a few months. After some valuable r 'n r Heather fell that it was lime to return and cMU coach Terry Robbie gave her that golden chance. "I never wanted lo play as bad as I do now." Heather Mitchell said. Heather will test her talents this season, and if all goes as planned, will receive a scholarship for her remaining two years of Sept. 27 CMU travels to Kalamazoo to face rival WMU Sisters Heather (10) and Jennifer Mitchell (15). shown here during their days a! Lakewood High, are back together again on CMU's volleyball team. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21, 1997 — Page 11 Dutch soccer camp scores well with Middleville One of Scott Evans' past soccer experiences has benefited many Middleville area players greatly during recent summers Scott Evans once attended a camp run by Roy Wilhelm, the head coach and scout of the PSV Philips club team that won a championship last season Evans' skills improved immensely from the experience, but that wasn't al* that was gained Steve Evans. Scott's father and the Middleville High School varsity soccer coach, liked Wilhelm s teachings so much that a bond was formed between the two mentors. "He taught the Dutch youth methods and it was very effective." Steve Evans said. "That is when I first struck a relationship with him." The feelings arc mutual. "Steve's my friend and didn't need to do that much lo get me here," Wilhelm explained. The PSV-USA Soccer Camp made its stop in Middleville last week and gave some 50 youth participants a real bool in their late summer schedules Wilhelm and his camp assistants Jan VandenBerg. David Vcrmijs and Job Muurmans. also gave special instructions to T-K high school players during another camp held at night Middleville was the fourth city where the PSV- USA Soccer Camp would travel during the summertime months Pickerington and Dublin (Ohio) were lhe first two locations and a stop in Holland (Ml) Aug. 4-8 preceded the Aug. 11-15 local event. Two weeks of camps in the Caribbean will follow their time spent in Middleville. Wilhelm said that PSV b?s done soccer camps is Florida as well and says (he sport has really caught on with players in the "Sunshine State.'’ The philosophy behind the PSV-USA Soccer Camp for high school players is based on lhe belief that lhe athletes must be challenged at every training session. "Only top level players, competing against other lop level players, can achieve this goal" it states in a PSV- USA press release. Eight years ago when Wilhelm first conducted a soccer camp in the U.S. the prospects weren't all that promising. Now. he stales, that talents are much easier found in places like Middlcviillc or Dublin. As a scout. Wilhelm is constantly searching for new talents in the USA and recently found such a player. Nick Tcsslov. in Dublin Tcsslov is now headed back lo the Netherlands, with Wilhelm, and hopes to develop those soccer talents even further "It's sort of lhe Dutch philosophy, to develop young soccer talents." Wilhelm said "We try to develop our own players and not buy them. (But) with just 14 million people, we've incd lo open our horizons." Philips is one of two major club soccer powers in the Netherlands, the other being former champion AJAX. Last year. Philips dethroned AJAX from that top spot. Besides the Philips' squad Wilhelm also works as a scout for the MLS Columbus Crew. Soccer in the Netherlands is plenty different than the games played in lhe U.S. According to Wilhelm. Dutch players live close to each other and often meet in lhe streets and play on a street comer or al a small park. In comparison, Wilhelm says Americans basically develop their skills during practices Winning, red. while and blue style, is different to how the Dutch soccer players approach the sport. "In America it's really important to win; (in the Netherlands) just have fun." Wilhelm said. "We have meetings after games with our rivals. It’s a matter of surviving... we need each other." YMCA NEWS Hastings Standings Men’s Softball Red Dishion Carpenter Plumbing Hastings Chrysler...... TNR Okie Towne Tavern (Black) League ...15-1 12-3 7-9 6-10 Blue Division Olde Towne Tavern (Mad Dawgs)............ 12-2 Jarman Construction....................................... 9-6 Hastings Mutual............................................... 5.9 Sanitary Service..............................................3.12 Green Division Pennington Construction...............................|Q-6 Ampro...............................................................6-10 Rudd’s No Preference................................... 5-1 j Bill’s Safety Service......................................2-14 Hook Run Leaders T. Lyon 21. M Latonski 16; B Tingley 15; B Madden 14; G. Davis 11; B. Miller 10. Last Week's Results TNR 18. OTT (Black) 7; Chrysler 14. TNR 8; Pennington 15. Ampro 14; Pennington 7. Bill’s 0; Mutual 12. Jarman 6; Sanitary 14. Jarman 6; Chrysler 17. OTT (Black) 7; Carpenter 20. Chrysler 17; Carpenter 18. Mutual 8. This Week’s Games Thursday. Aug. 21 - 6:30. Mutual vs. Sanitary; 7:30, Mad Dawgs vs. Jarman; 8:30. Mad Dawgs vs. Chrysler. Hunting classes announced by Conservation Club The Barry County Conservation Club, at 1180 Cook Rd. in Hastings, will be holding Hunter Safety classes. The dates and times arc Sept. 5 from 5-9 p.m.. Sept. 6 from 8 a.m.-4 p m.. Sept. 19 from 5-9 p.m. and Sept. 20 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For information or to sign up for the classes call Ed Daniels at (616) 945-0856. Youth soccer is very popular in the Netherlands and Wilhelm hopes to enhance the skills of the U.S. players as well. See things FAST! Use the Banner Classifieds!!! firound the camp coordinator Roy Wilhelm talk a little Friendly busy salon needs full or part-time hair stylist. Bush gives DeVos push; but misses chance at win The rain halted some of the action Around the Tracks last week, but it didn't slop Tim DeVos from winning his seventh Late Model Stock car event al the Berlin Raceway DeVos captured the 40-lap feature race beating runner-up Joe Bush, of Hastings, and Fred Campbell, of Battle Creek. Middleville's Larry Dahlke won a Late Model heat race also during Saturday night's action DeVos is first in the point standings with 691. Bob Holley is second with 667 and Joe Bush is third with 652. Rob Lewis, of Middleville, is 16th with 235. Dahlke is 21st with 158 and Middleville’s Dave Sensiba is 28th with 59 points. A triple header race card is in store for this Saturday's Mac Tools Night caii Lifestyles • 945-5444 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on August 25, 1997 at 7:30 P.M. in the Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amen­ ded: MAP CHANGE - A-5-97 Request to rezone property in Sec. 30 of Barry Township —T : it R9W GALESBURG SPEEDWAY Hastings' Brad Shcllcnbargcr drove his way to a heat win in the Mini Stock division on Aug. 10 and then posted a very strong second in the feature race. Other drivers who participated at Galesburg were Hastings' Buzz Storm. Delton's Gabc High. Delton's Chad Lyons. Norm Aspinall. Middleville's Darwin Bergakkcr and Dave Neeson. Have a SPORTS STORY? Call... 945-9554 N 1/2 of SW FRL 1/4, Sec. 30. T1N. (see outlined area) FROM AR TO PUD -- 1 «u-.’l • All of lhe above 1 ~i mentioned ; — ** -_______ 1 property is located |______-—I_______________ i in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verb­ ally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabili ties at the meeting/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requir­ ing aux'hary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by wnting or call the following Michael Brown, County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616‘ 948-4891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru criday. Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further informa­ tion. Nancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concern­ ing proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday, September 17.1997, commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Charier Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Hems to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Norris Bacon for rezoning of property located on the north side of M37/ M43 east of M37/M43, Green Street and Heath Road intersection Described as: Beginning at a point in the North right of way line of Heath Road which is 61.20 feet North and 92.80 feet West of the center of Section 13. Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Charter Township, and running thence South 47 degrees 52 minutes East along said right of way line 310.30 feet, thence North 40 degrees 46 minutes East. 1073.4 feet to the South right of way of the Michigan Central Railroad, thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes East. 650 to the center of the Thomapple River, thence Southwesterly following the thread of said river to a point which Is North 30 degrees 32 minutes East. 1015.30 feet from the place of beginning, thence South 30 degrees 32 minutes West, 1015.3 feet to the place of beglning. This properly is currently zoned "R5" Recreation District. The applicant seeks rezoning to the "C3" General Business District. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinan­ ces and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public nearing to individuals with disabilities Individuals requring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the afciesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed amendments BARBARA BEDFORD. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 (616) 948-2194 AHENTION! HASTINGS AREA BUSINESS MANAGERS Now you have an economical choice for trash removal o United Waste 1 -800-882-9565 ext. 323 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 21. 1997 TROJANS Continued from page 10 Leatherman carded a 72 to win medalist honors by two strokes over Middleville's Adam Seifert (74). The event’s Top 10 also included Middleville's Josh Sturm (76). Gull Lake's Jason James (77). Gull Lake** K.C. Scott (78). Hastings' Steve Obreiter (78). Wayland's Zeke Fletcher (79). Delton's Mike Kammeraad (79). Caledonia's Rick Leatherman (80). Lakewood s Matt Darby (80) and Gull Lake's Jason Dobnicka (80). Kammeraad was not the only Panther golfer lo hit a few good shots. Kyle Kwasny registered an ace on his very first hole. No 4. using a wedge on his feat. Area scores from lhe Barry County Invitational are listed below: Caledonia: Scott Leatherman 35-37=72: Troy Leatherman 42-43=85; Rick The tournament's top 10 included Scott Leatherman. Adam Seifert. Josh Sturm. Steve Obreiter. Rick Leatherman and Matt Darby. Leatherman 40-40=80. Eric Masse 3942=81. Matt Dodge 45-42-87; Malt Colburn 43-45=88 Hastings: Steve Obreiter 39-39=78; Don Smith 42-44=86; Adam Gee 44-45=89; Joe Edger 46-56=102; Ken Rose 46-44=90. Lakewood: Matt Darby 39-41=80; Luke Barnett 39-43=82; Jeremy Frost 41-45=86; Eric Garglingcr 44-42=86; Brock Elliott 4148=89. Delton: Mike Kammeraad 39-40=79; Kyle Kwasny 38-44=82; Bnan Lillibridge 41-51=92; Scott Hovanec 40-43=83; Eric Babcock 47-43=90; Jeremy Emsbcrger 4442=86. Middleville: Josh Sturm 37-39=76; Adam Seifert 36-38=74; Alex Middleton 4357=100; Malt Pullen 39-42=81; Ryan Lcnartz 42-40=82; Taylor Pierce 46-41 =87. Maple Valley: Andy Thompson 5350=103; Pat Chaffee 68-49=68-49=117; Chris Lentz 50-47=97; Mike Meade 5349=109; Joe Ellislor 52-48=100. Ready for some football... Football players, young and old, are busy preparing for the upcoming seasons. On Tuesday at Hastings High's Media Day Saxon gridders put on their uniforms and had their pictures taken during on sunny day at Johnson Field. Thornapple-Kellogg takes Mid-Way invite T-K is making its mark in the early rounds of the high school golf season The Trojans' A team won the Mid-Way Invite Wednesday afternoon at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Middleville A had a 316. Wayland a 320, Caledonia a 325. Delton a 340 to grab the first four spots. Middleville B had a 380 to beat three teams and Maple Valley fired a 385. Other teams were South Christian (352). Kelloggsville (353). Hamilton (353), Byron Center (363). Godwin (382) and Bellevue Delton's Brian Lillibridge makes sure that his putt lands safely in the hole, while Middleville's Alex Middleton adds up the coore. Premier Travel % ><«ur ('amirul ('rubtr Hrutlquartm Spring Cj^reak - >\pri( 4. 1998 7 Nights (395). Adam Seifert, of Middleville, was lhe tournament's medalist with an 18-hole score ui 371. Other area notables were Caledonia's Scott Leatherman (76), Delton's Mike Kammeraad (77). Middleville's Josh Sturm (78), Middleville's Ryan Lenartz (81) and Caledonia's Eric Masse (81). The Maple Valley team w as led by Chris Lentz* 93. Delton's four scorers were Kammeraad, Kyle Kwasny (86), Boze (86) Brian Lillibridge (91). Cancun Air • Holiday Inn Breakfast Must book by Sept. 1 Adam Gee uses his driver to travel a long distance down the No. 1 fairway. (Based on Double Occupancy) IMMUNIZE YOUR LITTLE MICHIGANDER 7105 Kraft (at M-37) Caledonia • 616-554-0311 Monday-Friday 8:30-6; Saturday 10-2______ August 11. 1997 — 7:30 p.m. CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES • REQUEST FOR BIDS • WOT MARSHALL STREET GRAVEL BAM PBOVWON TM Ofy o* Hnnigi. McNgn s niaMg M tar NORbon of Fast MN s«ral tor 3 A BuryrUa Open House for Meryl Neeb's 90th birthday t*m d Wm ttrM Stw Ths Oty of Hstmgs wm me n^tt to i«Nd any wd N thwwryanguia^NnM&topnxmaiandtoantothtMNtamadKbe* the Oh's bni W re other toon consdew! Ooa/nrtj re wso'caon m wtibt a the Office o< the Oh CtoA/TaButw 1Q2 S taMtray rtatingj Mcfagan Tieeww unN will kt field Set., At,. 23 it Hope United Mithodiet Church Seated bds tfM be teemed a me Offa of the Oh Oea pa on September 1 1W a when tne they shM be opened rd pubWy med aoud ai Mb we be dearfy maruc on me outside ot me wbnutM peonage -ieetod IM Wed vannai Stmet (kwef (M-79 & M-37| from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. He Gitte CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES • REQUEST FOR BIDS • wist KJUtsHAU. sreerr errumotous mhult revetc The Coty Of Hesttngs Michigan R tokening txH 'o' txtum.nous asphalt panng of 3 tuocts o' West Marshall Street The Crty of Hastings reserves the nght to reject any and ai Ms to ••ne any irregularities in the M proposals and to award the M as deemed to be m the City’s best interest, pnee and other ’actors considered B*dd*ng documents and spso’icshom are araiaWe the O*’iceoi the C-*y reasurer 102 S Broadway Hastings Michigan 49058 Seaec Ms shall be rece.-red at the O”tcs o’ the Qty CienuTreasu-euntil 3 X p m on September 3 ’997 al when time they shall be opened and publicly 'ead aloud All Ms shall Je clearly marked on the outside o’ the subm.ttai p*;kage ’ Sealed Bld Weal Marshall Street Paving ”. ■ring works H.V.A.C. Service TechJlnstaller/Installer Lead men: Alicnitiifi experienced residential II VAC personnel Are >«hi ready (•' iklvance into the commercial and industrial market ’ Become involved in all phases ol commercial and tndiKfnal systems. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 23“ 1997 including «te ot the art controls, restaurants and Woods. Adorns. Forster. Whitaker and Albert ond 16 citizens present. bills. RECEPTIONISTS MEDICAL OFFICES Pennock Hospital is seeking Full- and Part-time Medical Office Receptionists immediately for family practice offices in Gun Lake and Wayland At least one year of medical office experience is required In addition, the ideal candidate will have excellent phone and interpersonal skills as well as good typing and PC ski'is. Please submit resume/application to: Pennock Hospital Attn: Human Resources (y 1009 West Green Street Hastings. MI 49058 (616)948 3112 Fax (616)945-4130 mMR, NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Apply for our two week nursing assistant training course You will be eligible for hire on day three of our class, and begin earning an hourly rate of $6 81 per hour Upon receiving your state certification, your hourly rate will increase to $7 41 Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the health care field All shifts available upon completion of our class We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits Class starts September 17th and ends October 2nd The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00 a.m until 4 00 p m and the last 5 days of class will be from 6 30 a m until 2 30 p m If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thornapple Manor before September 11. 1997 between 8 00 a m and 4 30 p m . Monday through Friday to fill out an application Applicants chosen to take the class do not No phone calls, please Piping and welding experience a plus Send your resume' to: Quality Air Heating & Cooling 3395 Krall Ve.. S.L.. Grund Rapids Ml 49512 \t(n: Service General Manager THE LAW FIRM OF HESS < HESS. PC IS ATTEMTING TO COLLECT ON A DEBT AND ANY AND ALL IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Default hos boon mode on the conditions of a mortgage mode by DANIEL M BRUNTON AND DAWN 5. BRUNTON husband ond wife, to MARY E. BRUNTON Mortgagee doted December 31. which mortgoge there is claimed to bo duo ol the dolo hereof tho principal sum of $23,895.65 plus In- 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. With an artist reception from 6 resignation of DeVries ond oppoinl of Tanner to ZBA change in ambulance coverage. bulldozing o’ Brush Ridge Cemetery; finalizing Woodland Drive/Colvin Plat special assessment district, money for attendance ot zoning seminar. Adjournment at 10:02 p.m. Sylvia W. Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patricio Albert. Supervisor («<21) MORTGAGE SALE superiiCh Let refrigeration Quality Air has new openings in our expanding Service Department ifGOwrer i reports. permits. 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 _______________ E.O.E.________________ of $16,726 96. in addition to ony amounts duo ond owing for taxes ond insurance premium on said property, ond attorney fees ond costs Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgoge ond the statue in such cose mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some port of them ot o public ven­ due. ol the Borry County Courthouse. 220 W. State Street. Hostings Michigan (held outside — East dmg io th* recorded Pio’ thereol os recorded in liber I of Plats on poge 22. PP 08 40 110 002 00 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of sole unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241 in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dole of such sale Doled July 29 1997 MARY E BRUNTON Mortgagee HESS t HESS PC Attorneys for Mortgagee 4145 Kalamazoo Ave SE GrondRop.dk Ml 49508 (8 28) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 21, 1997 — Page 13 Hickory Corners folks have reunion People who Ire or used lo live in lhe Village of Hiektvy Comers gathered last Saturday ul the park lor a reunion Guests played games, reminisced, kxikcd at old photographs, and brought dishes to pass. The height of the festivities was a softball game lhai occurred in the afternoon Current and former residents ol Hickory Comers gathered Saturday for a reunion where they reminisced about the past A barbecue was part of the reunion festivities. Maple Valley election to decide renovations, additions by Cindy J Smith Staff Writer Maple Valley voters will go to the polls Monday. Sept 22. to decide the fate of proposed renovations and additions to buildings tn the school district. Perhaps the biggest issue in the S8.665 million bond proposal is getting nd of portable classrooms Maple Valley voters defeated a similar proposal in Apnl by a small margin. Two other proposals accompanied the renovations on that ballot, one to construct a football field at the high school and another to build a nr* bus garage Both also were turned down. School officials said last week (hat they are optimistic about this latest proposal, one that doesn't include any extras, just more classroom space The primary target is Fuller Elementary "Cramped" probably best describes the current situation at the Nashville elementary building, which now houses developmental kindergarten through third grade. Because of limited space, many youngsters are spending their days in portable classrooms, something new Maple Valley Superintendent Clark Volz would like to see changed. Volz compared this latest proposal to that of the high school which was built in the mid-1960s when the villages of Nashville and Vermontville decided to consolidate their resources "I hope to reunite these communities aruund the needs of our children." he said. "That s what brought about the decision to build our high school, which is a wonderful facility. We need to pool our resources for the sake of kids." This proposal, which reads "erecting, furnishing and equipping an Early Childhood Center" would allow for a new building at the Fuller site to replace all 17 portable classrooms. The new construction would do several positive things for education at that site. Volz said. Time would be used more effectively by maintenance personnel, utility bills would be much smaller, and the building would be much more secure for children, he said. "Let's face it. Portables were meant to be a temporary fix. Some of these portables have been in the district for 25 years." Another of the big pluses, according to Volz., is the positive image that would por­ trayed by the district lo those considering a move into the community. "It (the bond proposal) would be advantageous to our entire community." he said. "The whole area will prosper if we can show commitment to our schools." He added that he felt homeowners and small business people alike should consider that by providing a better environment for children, the right kinds of families and businesses would be drawn into the area "Homes will increase in value and business will prosper." Volz said. "People will be drawn into the area because of good quality schools." The entire bond proposal, which would cost the community S8.665.000. would also take care of playground renovations at Fuller, additional classrooms at Maplewood Summerfest dunk tank offers revenge Sumerfcsi activiles this year include the annual dunk lank, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Proceeds from the activity go toward Chamber promotional materials and activities. This year lhe Chamber will use a brand new tank made of plastic. The price for three tennis balls, which arc thrown at a lever that releases the dunk tank seat and sends whoever is sitting on it plunging into a tankful of water, is 3 for $1. The dunk tank is open from noon to 8 p m Friday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Saturday, and n<M>n to 4 30 p m. Sunday. Il is located on lhe Barry County Courthouse lawn across from Hastings Cinema The schedule for the dunk lank is as follows Friday. August 22 12:00-12:30 Charlie Nystrom. 911 Director P 30- I 00 Tim Slecvi. KCC I (XI- I 30 J P Saner. Hastings Police Chief 1 30 2 (X) Chns Jcrue. WBCH 2: 00- 2 30 Dale Crowley. B.C Prosecuting Attorney 2 30- 3 (X) Dave Dimmers. Dimmers & Doherty 3 (XI- 3 30 Lee Campbell. Elias Brothers Big Boy 3 30- 4 (Ml Steve DeBoer. Larry County Sheriff 4: 00- 4 30 Tom Fnth. Hastings Floor Coverings 4 30- 5 (Ml Mike Brown. Barry County Administrator 5: 00- 5 30 Shane McNeill, attorney 5:30- 6 (XI Jeff Mansfield, assistant city manager 6 (Ml- 6.30 Joyce Bender. Gordie Howes. Post Office 6 3O-<7 (X) Chase Youngs. MainStreet Savings Bank 7 (X)- 7 3() John Cohoon. Thom Vai Land Dev 7 30- X (X) Mayor Frank Campbell Saturday. Aug. 23 !0:(XI-l0 3(1 Trevor Van Houten. Hastings Jaycccs 10:30 11 (XI Dave Wren Jr.. Hastings Jaycccs 11 (XI-11 30 Wes Robinson. Thomapple Printing 11 30-12 30 PARADE IN PROGRESS 12 30- I (XI Rob Longstreet. Siegel. Hudson. Gee. & Youngsma 1:00- 1:30 Scott Bloom. Bloom & Bloom Optometrists 1 30- 2 (XI Patrick Buckland. Buckland Insurance 2 00- 2 3(1 Joe Stccnhuy sen. phys cd teacher 2 30- 3 (X) Brandon (WendyI Eberly. Wendy’s 3: 00- 3 30 Mayor Frank Campbell 3 30- 4:(XI Bill Doherty. Dimmers & Doherty 4 00- 4 30 Brian Reynolds. Reynolds Land Surveying 4 30- 5 (XI Sandy Rogers. Senior Exchange 5:00- 5.30 Bob Cove. Cove Distributors 5 30- 6 (XI Steve Brooks. Second Hand Comers Sunday, Aug. 24 I (XI- I 30 Randy Vogel. K mart 1 30 2 (XI Hugo Osono. Mexican Connection 2 (XI 2 30 Jill Zwicmikowski. Tangle Town 2 30- 3 oo Steve Steward. Hastings Press 3 (X) 3 30 Mayor Frank Campbell 3 30 4 (Ml Mark F.nglcrth. Englcrth Construction 4 (Ml- 4 3o To Be Announced and an addition lo the junior-senior high school that would separate junior high youngsters from the high school population. Some of the money also would be used for construction of a new gym in the junior high wing, which would eliminate scheduling problems for various team practices "That is also something 1 am concerned about." he said. "We have many children practicing through the dinner hour and there is no time left for family." He suggested that with a new "auxiliary" gym. a practice schedule could be revised that allowed for less early morning and late night trips for parents, something that would have a positive effect on all aspects of the kids' lives. Volz, said all of the funds generated by the bond proposal would be used for building and renovation projects, and not for salaries. He said that though the law prohibited the use of such funds for salaries or programs, many in the community may not understand that He fell that for the bond issue to be successful, a partnership between citizens and the school would be necessary, one built on trust. "If community leadership is not trusted, the community won't grow," he said. "I be­ lieve that this proposal is lhe right thing to do for our children. It will provide class­ rooms. not materials, enrichment programs or teachers' salaries. Those items all come from the general budget, an entirely different allotment of money. "We really need to pool our resources to provide our children with the best education possible." he added. Election day is just a few weeks away, and Volz encourages voters to slop by the administration office at Maple Valley if they have questions or concerns. He made the comment that many times when an election is light around the comer, facts are misconstrued, and some people end up at lhe polls misinformed. "Consolidation worked several years ago. We must continue to be a visionary for our children," he said. "The whole area prospers if we show commitment to our school." LEGAL NOTICES: BARRY TOWNSHIP R«(vUr Mooting August 5. 1997 Meeting called to order ot 7 30 p.m. All Boord member* present, several guest* Minute* of July 1. 1997 were approved os read Treasurer* report accepted os read. Fair Lake Sewer meeting 9-9-97 at 7 00 Borry Twp Holl Accepted August Bill* totaling $57 548 87 Meeting adjourned at 9.30 p.m. Respectfully Debra Dewey-Perry Clerk Richard Bornum Supervisor (8 21) Stoto of —cMgon County of Borry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No 97-22157-SE Estote of ROBERT S CASEY. Deceased Social Security No 383 30 9551 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or of fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE On Sept 10 1997 at I 30 pm in the Probole Courtroom Hostings Michigan before Honorable Richard H Show. Judge of Pro bate a hearing will be held on the petition of Doug lot E Peck requesting that he be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of ROBERT S CASEY who lived ot 2525 Campground Rood Hasting* Michigan 49058 and who died on 6 20/97. requesting that the heir* at law of the decedent be determined ond requesting also that the Will of the deceased doted 4 24 97, and codcils dated none, be admitted to Probate Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claim* ogoinst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four month* of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Dote July 21 1997 David A Dimmers (PI 2793) DIMMERS 1 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 9596 Doug .'as E Peck 700 West Soger Rood Hastings. Michigan 49058 (8 2i) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THB ARM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTKMPTWG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA T10N WE OBTAIN WBX BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE BALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default hos been mode in the conditions of a mortgoge mode by Kathy Sue Cook, a married woman to Mortgoge Plus. Inc., o Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee dated January 14. 1994 and recorded on January 19. 1994 in Liber 595. on Poge 226. Barry County Records. Michigan ond wo* assigned by mesne assignments to TEMPLE INLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION o* assignee, by on assignment which wo* recorded on August 10, 1995 in Liber 637, on Poge 346. Barry County Record* on which mortgage there is claim­ ed to be due of the date hereof the sum of SeventyTwo Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Nine ond 77/100 dollar* ($72,939.77). including interest ol 8.00% per annum. Under the power of sale contained In said mor tgoge ond the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgoge will be foreclosed by o sole of the mortgaged premise*, or some port of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on October. 3. 1997 Said premise* ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Borry County. Michigan, ond ore d«sc r ibed OS. Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence South along the East line of said Section 220 85 feet to the place of beginning, thence South 75.42 feet, thence South 88 degrees 01*30* West 214.62 feet, thence North 82.5 feet, thence North 89 degree* 55' East 214.50 feet to the place of beginning, sub­ ject to roodway easement over the Easterly 33 feet thereof for Bonfield Road. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which ♦ cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sole. Doted: August 21. 1997 TEMPLE INLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trotl t Trott. P.C. Attorneys *or TEMPLE-INLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION. MISO Telegraph Suite 100 8mghom Form*. Michigan 48025 File *97064831 (f/11) MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by STEVEN D. SMITH ond JEANNIE K SMITH husband and wife (Original Mortgagors) to GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN (f/k/o Great Lakes Bancorp o Federal Savings Bonk) Mortgagee dated June 28 1994 and recorded on July ’. 1994 in Liber 609 on Poge 88 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgoge there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Thirty-Six Thousand One Hundred Ninety Three ond 66 100 dollar* ($36,193.66). including interest ot 8.625*s per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgoge and the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgoge will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, ot public vendue, of the Borry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan ot 1 00 o clock P.M. on September 4. 1997 Said premise* ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Barry County Michigan and ore described os A parcel of land in the North 1 2 o> the Southeast 1 4 of Section 15. Town 1 North Range 8 West described as Beginning at a point on the East line of said Section 15. which lies South 662.68 feet from the East 1 4 post of said Section, thence West of right angles with said East lines 328 50 feet, thence South parallel with said East line to the South line of the North I 2 of the Southeast I 4 of said Section IS. thence Easterly along said South line to said East line of Section 15. thence North along said East line 463.42 feet to the place of beginning. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sole Dated July 24. 1997 GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Attorney* for GREAT LAKES NATIONAL BANK MICHIGAN Trott < Trott. P.C. MISO Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms Michigan 48025 File *97075232 (821) Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Of These Area Locations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hastings, Other Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley's Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Felpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb's R & J's Goodenough Goodies Superette Tom's Market Day By Day Thornapple Lake Trading Post Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Dowling Corner Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Delton Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Lake Odessa • • • • • • Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-O Shell Felpausch Carl's Market Hamlins Quick Stop • • • • • Little's Country Store Carl's Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Nashville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It & Go Pa stoor's Gun Lake • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart Freeport • LC J's • Our Village General Store �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 21. 1997 try ing to break his substance abuse, but was unsuccessful. “He received S 10.000 after his father’s death and all of it went to booze." COURT NEWS: ____________________________ I A Hastings man was sentenced to prison last Thursday alter he pleaded guilty last month in District Court to attempted break­ ing and entering and delivery of marijuana to a minor In exchange for the pleas from Michael M Power. 32. charges of delivery of marijuana to a minor, breaking and entering and being a habitual offender were dropped Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell asked the court to follow the probation department s recommended sentence, adding that a review of his past criminal history covers two pages of the pre-sentence report She said most of Power's offenses arc for al­ cohol and substance abuse, but he has not sought help for his problem She said several juveniles have had a friendship with Power, who has provided them with drugs and alcohol. "There is no alternative but to remove Mr Power from our community for a period of time and sentence him to prison." she said. Power’s attorney. David Gilbert, said he agreed with McDowell s belief that Power’s primary problem is alcohol "All of his offenses would never have oc­ curred if he hadn’t been drinking." Gilbert said. He added that Power has made an effort at Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I ann lawn A (iarden H unit <1 WANTED TO BUY Small pony saddle and small harness and cart. Also good large dog house. 616-945-4505. Sattonal \d\ MYSTERY SHOPPER. Part­ time 2 days per week to shop retail stores. Must have retail experience and good language skills. Fully supervised. Please send resume with handwritten paragraph detailing most recent job duties. No phone calls please. Professional Shopping Services, Inc. 7105 Kraft Avenue S.E. Caledonia, Mi. 49316 WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies A Lotus, Aquatic plants, Goldfish A Koi, Liners, Pumps & Filters. APOL'S LANDSCAPING CO. 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia 616-698-1030. I »»</»< A LIFETIME COLLECTION OF MARION (COOK) and Frey- historic Bowens Mills. Household, glassware, civil war, guns, Indian, books. Lots more. August 8-9, 9am- 5pm. Two miles north of Yankee Springs State Park, off Briggs Road. (616)795-7530. tyaiil in Kt nt Hi m alum COMMUTING FEMALE TEACHER wishes to rent room in quiet, clean, comfortable home 616 78J-3655 1983 HONDA GOLDWING 1100 CC, excellent shape. Call anytime after 6pm 517-726-0285_______________ FEMALE TEACHER AND SMALL housebroken dog wish to rent small house or apartment in Hastings. Non-smoker, no children. 616-781-3655 Hu\ine\\ Services BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. AU makes & models, over 30 years experience Call 1-888498 9137/616-948-9137 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basemenu, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Cail Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270 7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ FOR SALE: 1994 29-1/2* SHASTA 5 th wheel with slideout. $14,500, 1982 Kawasaki KZ 1100, $1,000 both excellent condition, call after 6:00pm 517-852-1604 _______________ CHEBOYGAN COUNTY 10.02 Beautiful Hilly Acres with Oak. Maple, and Beedi trees. Short walk to State land. Grassy campsite and driveway $17,500 $500 down, $215/mo,l 1% land contract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 or www.northernlandco.com. (tuia^i Sah 8 FAMILY SALE: August 19, 20. 21 A 22, 10am-? Lots of HANDYMAN: Tools & tract 945 5741____________________ clothes, bike, misc., chair, Avon. In case of rain, following week, 1/2 price. 413 East Walnut St HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, stump grinding, resonable rates, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson 616 945-2545. FRI. A SAT Aug 22 A 23. something for everyone from kid sizes to large sizes for large men and women. 2H miles N. of Nashville on M-66.__________ PAINTING HOUSES. BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING, etc. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. CaU Randson Hestcrly Painting and Tree 616-945-2545. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Kcal i:\tate 1993 FLEETWOOD MOBILE HOME with air at Hanover Village. Immediate occupancy. $24,730.49. 616-945 3341________________ ATTENTION GOLFERS! Next to Hastings Country Club. 153! Liberty Lane, Cherry Hills Estates, immediate possession. Immaculate condominium, carpeted 2-3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, beautiful kitchen, family room, bar, office, 2 car garage, lots of closets A storage. By owner 616 948 9359_______________ LOTS FOR SALE. North Ridge Estates No. 2 Walkout & daylight sites avail, complete with all underground utilities, sidewalk, curb A street trees. Located in an area of fine homes on Hastings North side. Walking distance to Hastings Country Club and the new Tangletown Park. Lot pnccs start at SI9,900. Georgetown Dev. Co. (616)669 6000______________ STATE FOREST Kalkaska Beautiful hardwoods surrounded by 1000’sof acres of state forest, perfect for cabin or camping close to snowmobile trails and Manistee River. Year round access off County Rd. 3-10 acre parcels starting at SI3,900 Easy land contract terms Call Great Lakes Land Company 616-258-8067. TO T H E HIGHEST REASONABLE BID: Three bedroom farm house withtoil furnace You move it to your own lol. Phone 616-374-7566 GARAGE SALE: Brickyard Rd., Delton. (Klinger, pass the curve). August 28th, 29th, 30th 8:30am-? Antiques, car radios, lamps, glassware, baskets, books, games, puzzles, waterbed healer, tools, baby items. Good clothes for school, work, or play. Winter sweaters, jackets, infants to adults.___________________ POLE BARN SALE: August 21-22, M-37 south to M-79, turn go 2 miles. Precious moments, ladies 2 pc. suits, clothing all sizes. National Geographies, blankets, books, misc.. WANTED TO BUY Small pony saddle and small harness and cart. Also good large dog house. 616-945-4505. In \leinonain IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR PRECIOUS MOTHER LENORA BEACH Home, lhe Lord look home 8-19-93. God looked around his garden and saw an empty place, and then looked down from heaven and saw your tired face. He knew that you were suffer­ ing. and the hills were hard to climb, so he gently closed your eyelids and wispered “Peace be thine." We miss you so much mom. Lovingly, Your children, and grandchildren. / or Sah FOR SALE DAVENPORT Hyda bcd, blue plaid, 6 months old $300 or make offer. 945-9780 ______ GE GAS RANGE: Almond Continuous Clean, aU electronic clock, timer, ignition. 4 years old. Fist $100 takes it. 6 1 6-945 - 3277-days, 616-795-8704-evenings. KING SIZE - PILLOW TOP ” Deluxe mattress set With frame and decor brass headboard brand new! Cost $1400.00 Must Sell $375.00 1-517-676-6414 OAK TABLE AND CHAIRS (4) expandable with leaf good condition. $800 will negotiate.945-3583___________ SUPER NINTENDO WITH 10 games for $75. Call 795-6089 I or Sale \nloiniHive 12-VOLT HYDRAULIC UNITS. $125. CaU 945-9340, after 6:00pm.________________ 1989 MITSUBISHI PICK-UP: 5 Speed, under 33,000 miles, exceUent condition, S4.500, for more information phone 616-945-4947,_______________ 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2-door, Teal, 5-speed, p/s, p/b, p/1, am/fm/cass/radio, very sharp c^r, excellent condition; asking $5,700. CaU anytime after 6pm 517-726-0817 _______________ FOR SALE 1988 Ford conver­ sion van. 98,000 miles with 302 automatic. Good dependable family vehicle with many tras. 948-8530 Help Wauled \lohilt lltmii s 1993 FLEETWOOD MOBILE HOME with air at Hanover Village. Immediate occupancy. $24,730.49. 616-945-3341________________ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed. 1st lime home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-8OO-387-OO35. West Mich. ABANDONED REPO never lived in, will move if necessary. 2 A 3 bedroom homes. Must sell. Call 1 -800-538-7870.________ FIRST TIME HOME buyer. We represent several banks. Repos, new/used, hundreds to choose from Tax and title down. 1-800-538-7870._____________ ATTENTION NOW HIRING Expanding factory outlet needs lo fill 20 fuU time permanent positions. Delivery and set up customer installation. AU posi­ tions start out at $400 per week. Job description and pay discussed at interview. For inter­ view call 616-243-9222. HAIR STYLIST/NAIL TECHS. Clients are wailing. Rhea's Cosmopolitan, Lake Odes’.a 517-821-8548. 616-3"4-0202_______________ • William A. Chenoweth. 29. of Muskegon, had extra probationary time and costs imposed after he violated his proba­ tion. McDowell also asked that his 7411 status be revoked. Under Section 7411 of the pub­ lic health code, if a person convicted of pos­ session of drags successfully completes pro­ bation. no record of a felony conviction will be kept. McDowell said Chenoweth has had almost two years to deal with his substance abuse problem. She admitted he has had some stresses in his life, "however, he has been given tools to deal with those stresses other than drags, but he continues to use drags." Chenoweth said he had been on a program — from which he had been removed — that had him wear a patch that had to be changed every seven days, which helped him stay off drags. His attorney, David Dimmers, added the patch was checked through probation for signs of drag use and that Chenoweth found it helpful. He said Chenoweth would like to use the patch system again. In imposing sentence. Fisher said. "I'm going to give you one more opportunity to stay out of jail and straighten yourself out.” He ordered Chenoweth's probation ex­ tended by six months and ordered him to pay an additional $500 in costs. • Donna M. Brown. 29. of Nashville, filed a written waiver of arraignment to charges of embezzlement over $100 and conspiracy to embezzle over $100. Noi guilty charges were entered on her behalf tu»d she was scheduled for an Aug. 28 pre-trial conference. The charges stem from the March robbery of the Nashville Shell station. • Jacob L. Noteboom. 20. of Hastings, had his probation continued after he pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing to make a truthful report to probation offi­ cers in June. Probation officer Judy Brewer recom­ mended Noteboom be sentenced to seven months in jail. Notcboom's attorney, William Doherty, asked the court to consider discharging Note­ boom from probation after his release from jail. In continuing probation. Fisher told Note­ boom. "You've made quite a negative im­ pression on me and the probation officer with your altitude.” He said he would not impose additional jail time, thereby leaving room for a sen­ tence longer than seven months in lhe event of another violation. In other Circuit Court business last week: • Shawn A. Chcscbro. 19. of Nashville, was sentenced to jail after he pleaded guilty last month in District Court lo resisting and obstructing a police officer. McDowell said Chcscbro has been in a lot of trouble already and has a pattern of resist­ ing and obstructing. She said she believed jail was appropriate and called lhe probation department's recommendation, "fair and ap­ propriate in this situation." Chescbro's attorney, Terry Knoll, said Chcscbro admits he has a mouth. “He’s fac­ ing two resisting charges in which he's basi­ cally lipped off lo officers." He said Chcsebro's main problem is con­ trolling his dealings with auti.xity. In imposing sentence. Fisher said he agreed with Knoll's analysis and told Chesebro. "I hope you’ll grow up someday. You seem to want lo learn all your lessons the hard way." He said he didn't think probation would help Chcscbro as he has only thumbed his nose at the court system in the past. He sentenced Chcscbro to six months in jail with credit for 39 days. • Jason Hxskin. 2). of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to jail after he violated probation. McDowell said Haskin has refused lo work with the probation department and has even refused his attorney's efforts to get him to work with probation officers. She asked the court to follow the recommendation of the probation department and discharge him un­ successfully from probation. Haskin's attorney, David Dimmers, said Haskin now has a good job and is doing bet­ ter in following the rules of probation. In imposing sentence, Fisher said. "I never thought you were a bad kid. I thought you were a good kid. Bad kids don't become Ea­ gle Scouts." He pointed out Haskin's family has been supportive and gave him a good upbringing. Fisher said while lhe probation department is ready to give up on Haskin, "that would be the easy out for you." He ordered probation be continued, with six months in jail and credit for 90 days served. The balance of his sentence will be served with work release. • Kirk Vannortwick. 34, of Wayland, had charges of aggravated domestic violence, ma­ licious destruction of personal property over $100 and two counts of assault or assault and battery dismissed. His sentencing had been delayed from last August. In dismissing the charges. Fisher said, "It looks like you've done a good job on this de­ layed sentencing. I probably sound like a broken record at limes, but I think you're probably a good person when you're not Police Beat: Area man held in domestic violence RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — A Nashville man has been charged with domestic violence after an Aug. 13 incident at the Whispering Walers Campground on North Irving Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies told them the victim was camping there when Joseph I. Brown, 40. came to speak with her. She said Brown had been drinking at the time. The victim said they got into an argument and Brown threw a full, freshly opened can of beer, which hit her in the face. She said she was about five feet from him when he tnrew it. Deputies said Brown told them he had meant to throw the can as he was angry with the victim, but that he did not intend for it to hit her. Brown is scheduled for a pre-trial conference Sept. 2. Local man charged in drug probe HASTINGS — A Hastings man has been charged with four counts of delivery of marijuana and one count of possession with intent to deliver marijuana, following a oneyear investigation by Hastings City Police detectives. Detectives said undercover officers purchased marijuana from Leo A. Lamay Jr., 48, on four separate occasions. Lamay was arrested Aug. I in the 100 block of South Jefferson Street, where detectives said a quarter-pound of marijuana was found on Lamay. Lamay is scheduled for a preliminary examination Sept. 3. Foster home employee held in theft HASTINGS — An adult foster care home employee has been charged with larceny in a building following the theft of drags. Hastings City Police detectives said they were contact by management July 25. with the information. Detectives said several prescription and non-prescription medicines had been stolen from patients. Following an investigation. Shannon M. Kelley. 28, of Hastings, was arrested. She is scheduled for a preliminary examination Sept. 24. Woman charged with embezzlement HASTINGS — A Hastings woman has been charged with embezzlement over $100 following an investigation by Hastings City Police detectives. Detectives said Richie's Koffee Shop management informed them Aug. 5 that money had been stolen over a period of three weeks. Following an investigation, Jennifer M. Rabideau, 23. was arrested. She has been bound over to Circuit Court for arraignment Trash bag theft reported in city HASTINGS — Hastings City Police investigated a report of a theft of trash Aug. 11 from the 400 block of East Green Street. Police said the complainant told them that sometime between 4 p.m. Aug. 8 and 10 a.m. Aug. 9. one bag of trash near the curb was taken. Other trash bags also waiting for pickup were noi taken. Police said lhe complainant told them the bag had only junk mail with no value, but that he just wanted to report the theft. drinking." • Chad K. Hawthorne. 17. of Battle Creek, pleaded not guilty to a charge of larceny in a building. He is accused of stealing gasoline and motor oil from a Johnstown Township home in May. A pre-trial conference was scheduled for Aug. 28. • Vern B Elliston. 29. of Kendallville. Ind., pleaded no contest to a charge of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. In exchange HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications (or general labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. 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M/F/H FOR SALE, 1991 REDMAN: Doublcwidc, large carport, shed, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, dining room, kitchen, laundry, living room, gas fireplace, central air, includes range and new refriger­ ator, washer A drver, in Cider Mill Village. CaU 616-945-0473 or leave message. Gilbert said Power claimed he had a very minor role in the breaking and entering and never used marijuana. but that his crime was letting ju­ veniles smoke it around him He also accused police and prosecutors of being prejudiced against him because. "I am a known homosexual. It's sad that I live in a society that's prejudiced like that." Power said in at least one instance, a po­ lice officer took aside one of the minor ’’and asked why he was drinking from lhe same bottle as a known homosexual, that I proba­ bly had AIDS." He also claimed that Mc­ Dowell thinks because he is a homosexual and that there were minors involved, "that something else is going on." In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher said there was no mention in lhe pre­ sentence report of Power’s homosexuality. "Il’s an unfortunate situation you've placed yourself," he said. Fisher pointed out that Power is 32 and has 17 misdemeanor offenses, all related to alcohol "The real problem I have here is you’re out of control due to your alcohol." He sentenced Power on the attempted breaking and entering to 18-69 months in prison, with credit for 78 days served. He sentenced Power on the marijuana charge to 36-96 months in prison, with credit for 78 days served and lo pay restitution of $620. for his plea, prosecutors will dismiss a charge of first degree criminal sexual con­ duct. recommend counseling and a 90-day suspended jail sentence He was accused of committing (he offense against a 7-ycar-old boy. Delton man cited in accident HASTINGS — A Delton man was cited following an Aug. 11 traffic accident at the intersection of Market and Green streets. Hastings City Police said Duane A. Wade. 18, was north bound on Market Street where he stopped and the intersection. Wade told police he did not see a west bound car driven by Vemie Burton. 29. of Wyoming. He then pulled in front of Burton s car. which struck his pick-up track. Wade was treated for minor injuries by Lansing Mercy Ambulance. Burton and her passengers. Devainc Cowles. 11. of Wyoming. Billie S. Cowles. 9. of Wyoming, Britney Cowles, 6, of Hastings, Lacey Cowles. 4. of Hastings and Thomas Tetro, 4, of Wyoming, were all not injured. Wade was cited for failing to yield. Portage man cited for drunk driving BARRY TOWNSHIP — A Portage man was cited for drank driving following a onevehicle accident on M-43 one-quarter mile east of Stevens Road. Michigan State Police troopers said they found a car belonging to Mark W. Lay, 21, parked in the west bound lane, half-off and half-on lhe roadway. The vehicle had damage to the front and rear driver's side and front passenger side, lhe front driver's tire was flat, the Faili.;x£ Next time you joke about high blood pressure... Laugh these off! Uncontrolled high blood pressure may lead to all of the above. 50 million Americans have high blood pressure and half don’t even know it. Get your blood pressure checked reg* 'larty and call for more information. rear driver's tire was out of alignment and lhe windshield was cracked. Troopers said Lay told them he was struck in a hit-and-run accident, but troopers believed his story didn't make sense. They think Lay may have left the scene of an accident, or rolled lhe car onto its side before leaving the scene of the accident. A preliminary breath test registered a .15 blood alcohol level. A .10 blood alcohol level is considered drunk driving. Alcohol factor in cycle wreck RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers believe alcohol was a factor in a motorcycle accident Aug. 15 at the intersection of Upton and Whitmore roads. Troopers said Ralph O. Westbrook. 44. of Hastings, attempted to make a right turn onto Upton and skidded the cycle on its side. The cycle came to rest in the west bound lane of Upton Road, while Westbrook came to rest on lhe shoulder. Troopers said Westbrook suffered possible back injuries and cuts on his face. He was taken by Lansing Me.cy Ambulance to Pennock Hospital. Troopers said the cycle reportedly was dnven away from lhe scene of the accident by an Foundation unknown man prior to their arrival � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-08-28.pdf cfd26bcf5a1035f46820d25245c3c6a9 PDF Text Text r Driver training continues here Summer fun at Summerfest See Pages 15-17 See Page 2 T ■ ur. Has i ings MainStreet wins I five-star rating j MainStreet Savings Bank of Hastings has been accorded a five-star rating by Bauer Financial Reports Inc. of Coral Gabies, Fla. The rating was made based on the fi­ nancial condition of the bank as of March 31, 1997. as filed with federal regulators. It wa? the 36th consecutive quarter that MainStreet has earned the designa­ tion. Hospice volunteer training planned Volunteer tniniag for Biny Commu­ nity Hospice will be held from I Io 3:30 P-O Wednesdays, begwunng Sept 17. an! naming for seven weeks. The series will cover diverse topics such as the history and nussioa of hoe­ pice. universal precautions, listening skills, grief education, spirituality, team building, social work and patient can, ae well as the role of the votaMMr la the care of patients and the boapice team. TK hires new assistant supt. Midge Pippel has been hired as assis­ tant superintendent for curriculum and instruction for the Thornapple Kellogg School District. PippeL who officially will start al TK Monday, Sept. 8. most recently has been principal at Northwest Elementary School in the Kelloggsville school sys­ tem. She succeeds Mary Ellen Correa, who resigned in July to become superintendent of the Willsboro School District in New York. Under her guidance. Northwest Ele­ mentary in 1994 was one of only 15 el­ ementary schools in Michigan to receive a "Blue Ribbon Award" as an exemplary school. Northwest also was one of the first elementaries in the stale to get a computer lab. Before serving as principal at North­ west. was an elementary teacher in the Kentwood district Woodland plans ' Its Homecoming The annual Woodland Homecoming will be held Friday through Monday. Starting things Friday will be the softball tournament at 6 p.m. and the Woodland United Methodist Church will have an ice cream social from 4:30 to 7. The Woodland Eagles* fish fry will be in the lodge building on Main Street. Saturday activities will include the softball tournament, arts and craft show, horseshoe tournament. Woodland Li­ brary book sale. Woodland Eagles breakfast from 6 a.m. to noon each day, the parade al I p.m., reception for grand marshals Frank and Wilma Townsend, Lakewood Community Ambulance open house later in the afternoon and Veterans Monument Committee's replica on display all afternoon, children's games and contests. Woodland Lions chicken barbecue. Woodland Fire Department 50-50 raffle Saturday evening and they will operate their dunking booth. The Eagles will hold a dime pitch booth in the park Saturday. The usual Sunday morning commu­ nity worship will be held in the park at 9 a.m. and The Living Stones from Lakewood United Methodist Church will participate. The Woodland Gospel Quartet, with special guests 'The Sears" from Sears, Mich., will present a con­ cert at 7 p.m. Sunday at Woodland United Methodist Church. The softball tournament champi­ onship game should occur sometime Monday afternoon. (More BRIEFS cont. page 2) See Pages 10-13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. AUGUST 28. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO. 35 News Briefs Fall sports previews inside PRICE 50* City Hall sale still not complete by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings of Barry County are still haggling over the sale of City Hall. The city decided to sell the building, adja­ cent property and parking lot to the county earlier this summer for $425,000 despite re­ ceiving an offer of $500,000 from Rite Aid Pharmacy. Since that decision, attorneys from both government units have been working out the details of an agreement, but at least one stumbling block remains. City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes told the City Council Monday night that the biggest issue seems to be over indemnification of the City Hall building. The county’s attor­ ney. James K. White of Mika. Meyers. Beckett & Jones of Grand Rapids, insists that if there are any liabilities, such ground­ water contamination, at the site, the city should be liable for unlimited amount. The city contends that in that case it should be liable only for the $25,000 deposit the county is paying. "There are certain liabilities the city can't pay for," she said. "They (the county) have the ability io inspect and if there are prob­ lems, they have a right to back out of this sale." City Manager Howard Penrod pointed out to the council that the city "would have to purposely misrepresent (the building and property) in order to be sued. "If we polluted the property, we would have to correct it anyway." Penrod added, "1 think it's a semantics issue between attorneys. Either way. it should work out. but I think we should limit it (the liability to the $25,000 deposit)... After the closing, I don't think there should be an obligation.” Fekkes said, "If they're going to have in­ spections done, then they should rely on their own findings." She said she wants to make sure that "If there's anything that's unforeseen, we're not stuck with the tab." Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tern Miriam White said. "We've revised our sell­ ing price in order to accommodate the county." Councilman Robert May said. "If they’re not happy with it (the agreement) after all the concessions we've made, then we can pul it up on the open market.” The council voted to insist on city liability of only $25,000. However, all ocher issues appear to have been resolved. "The rest of the items we feel comfortable with," Penrod said. Most notable was a concession the city has made on title insurance costs. "Il's normal business practice for the seller to pay for title insurance." Penrod explained. In other business Monday evening, the City Council: • Decided to have a workshop at 6:30 p.m. Sept 8 on proposed increases in certain fees for city services. Council members looked over proposed fees provided by the city manger's office, but it was agreed they should study them more and then take an hour before the next regu­ larly scheduled meeting. Mayor Frank Campbell made it clear he is opposed to fee increases, particularly for tax­ paying residents of Hastings. "There are certain promotions of the com­ munity that 1 don't think our citizens should pay for." he said. But he added, "I think commerci J ventures should pay twice as much as residents." For example, he argued, citizens who make an honest mistake by calling in a false alarm for the fire department shouldn't have to pay. but commercial ventures should pay when their alarms malfunction. • Authorized the mayor and clerk to sign an agreement with Robert Snow and Doug Yi for their option to purchase a 3.7-acre parcel in the industrial park. The two men have a business in Rutland Township that manufactures specialty abra­ sive belts and sand paper belts and employs 10 people. Rutland Charter Township offi­ cial*. have notified them ‘h*( they arc located on a site that is not zoned industrial and they must leave. . • Adopted a resolution to create a Brown­ field Development Authority after holding a public hearing at which no one from the public attended. The Local Development Fi­ nance Authority Board will serve in that ca­ pacity. By establishing a Brownfield Development Authority, the city can capture tax increment financing money within a specified district to pay for cleanup of contaminated proper­ ties. • Approved payment of about $73,800 in additional engineering costs for increased work on Phase II of the wastewater treatment plant expansion project. The money will go McNamee. Porter and Seeley. Summerfest success The 20th annual Hastings Summerfest was hailed as a huge success by co­ chairs Mike HaUifax and Mary Snowden. They estimated that a total of 20,000 people took part in the local celebration, the entertainment Included Barry McGuire and the Vogues. Viking threw a big 100th birthday party, end the festival attracted the largest number of arts and crafts booths to the courthouse lawn. For more glimpses of Summerfest '97, see inside today's edition of the Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) See CITY HALL, continued page 2 Hoekstra, Ehlers join debate over fate of three dams in area by David T. Young Editor Congressmen Peter Hoekstra and Vem Ehlers apparently are getting involved in an issue over fears of removal of three dams along the Thornapple River in the Caledonia and Middleville areas. But the debate is confusing because those accused of planning the dams' demise say it isn't so. Hoekstra, who visited Hastings and Mid­ dleville Monday morning and talked with lo­ cal officials, said he and Ehlers want to put the brakes on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources' reported plans to "de­ commission" the Labarge dam at 84th Street, and the Middleville and Irving dams, leading to their removal. "We want to let the local people take a look at it (the issue)," Hoekstra said in an Michigan First Lady to speaker here Michigan First Lady Michelle Engler will be guest speaker at the 62nd annual Barry County United Way kickoff breakfast al 7:30 a.m. Thursday. Sept. 11, at the Barry Expo Center on M-37. Mrs. Engler, wife of Gov. John Engler, is scheduled to speak at 8 a.m. and there will be a program introducing the 1997-98 cam­ paign Pacesetters. Member agencies of the United Way also are expected to have infor­ mational booths. The program is expected to end by 9 a.m. Mrs. Engler, a native Texan, serves as chairwoman of the Michigan Community Service Commission and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Points of Light Foundation in Washington D.C. and the Michigan Nonprofit Association. She was appointed last April by retired General Colin Powell to serve on the newly formed board of America's Promise — the Alliance for Youth. The board is charged with sustaining the mission launched at (he President's Summit, a gathering of national and community leuiers focused on challeng­ ing Americans to serve their communities Mrs. Engler has been recognized for her advocacy for women. She was the recipient of the Karmoanos Cancer Institute's "Award for Leadership" in breast cancer awareness, the Northwood Distinguished Women's Award and the "Mother of Young Children Award" by the Michigan chapter of the American Mothers Organization. The stale's first lady most recently has been involved in encouraging immunization of children, with the goal of raising the number of children who are protected against infectious diseases. Bonnie Ballinger, executive director of the Barry County United Way said the local chapter "is so fortunate to have Mrs. Engler attend our kickoff. "Her focus on family, children and women's issues, with the addi­ tion of her belief that the local community can come together as a team to meet the challenges that face our communities is the perfect message from the United Way’s mis­ sion." To make a reservation, call 945-4010. Seating is limited. Ballinger said, so it is advised to get rcservaiions for the continental style breakfast as early as possible Michelle Engler interview Monday afternoon. Residents along the river who want the dams to remain held a special meeting earlier this month in Caledonia Township. They maintain the dams should be kept intact be­ cause they control the water levels, generate power that can be sold to the Common­ wealth Power Company and they provide habitat, such as migratory ducks and herons, that have evolved around the dams for almost 100 yean. The Labarge Dam is the oldest, having been around since 1901. Residents al the meeting said the Fisheries Division of the DNR and sport fishing inter­ ests are leading the charge to remove the dams, to return the river to its "prescttlement condition" to help natural running streams for trout and other game fish. Jay Wesley of the Fisheries Division of the DNR said there are three recommenda­ tions that can be made for the dam during application for a 30- to 50-year license. They can continue as before, they can operate by meeting certain conditions or they can be recommended for decommissioning. Wesley said the DNR is not asking for de­ commissioning. “That's not in the plans, we're not even al that point." Wesley said. "If the owners of the dams want to maintain and operate them, we can't say no. It's only when they decide it's not possible to maintain them." Bill Grohn of the Federal Energy Regula­ tory Commission said FERC issues licenses for operating dams and has decided that the three dams on the Thomapple River must meet several conditions: • They must operate in a "run of the river" to assure that inflow and outflow of water at the dam is equal. See DEBATE, continued page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 28. 1997 Conflict and change are necessary, BIE speaker says by Mary Warner Staff Writer Conflict is something many have diffi­ culty dealing with Some try to avoid it altogether But 1954 Hastings High School graduate Victor Walton says conflict is good. Con­ flict. he told educators and businesspeople Monday, leads to the need for change Change leads to successful adaptation to the change And successful adaptation to change means successful survival "I don't want to go to a place of perfect peace." he said, "because there would be no change." Walton, an independent professional educa­ tor. trainer, facilitator and consultant, spoke at the 15th annual Business-lndustry-Educa- Congressional candidate to speak at First Friday I State Senator Jim Berryman, who plans to run for Congress in Michigan's Seventh Dis­ trict next year, will be guest speaker al the next First Friday forum Sept. 5. Berryman, a Democrat from Adrian, has been elected twice to the State Senate in the 17th District, a traditionally Republican stronghold He began his political career as a member of the Adnan City Planning Com­ mission in 1978. He then was a City Coun­ cil member and served as mayor of Adrian until 1990. when he moved on the Stale Senate. He was elected president of the Michigan Association of Mayors in 1987. was ap­ pointed in 1989 to the Governor's Health Occupations Council, was named "Freshman Legislator of the Year" by the Detroit News in 1993. was named chairman of the Minor­ ity Task Force on Menial Health, was author of the Minority Report in support of the Michigan Model Comprehensive School Ed­ ucation and was elected Assistant Democratic Whip in the Stale Senate in 1993. Other honors he has received include Guardian of Small Business" by the Na­ tional Federation of Independent Businesses. "Friend of Education" from Phi Delta Kappa. Lenawee chapter, and Della Kappa Gamma Society. Monroe chapter, "Legislator of the Year" by lhe Alliance for the Mentally III in Michigan. "Healthy Children Award" from the Comprehensive School Health Coordina­ tor-. Association, and the Distinguished Ser­ vice Award from the Michigan Education Association. He was appointed to the Center for Mental Health Services National Advisory Council by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Ser­ vices Donna Shalala in 1993. He also was named one of 50 legislators nationwide to take part in the University of Virginia's 1994 Program for Emerging Political Lead­ ers at the Darden Graduate School of Busi­ ness Administration. His senate committee assignments in­ Jim Berryman eluded Agriculture and Forestry, Financial Services and Technology and Energy. He had been exploring a run for governor in 1998. but now has opted for seeking the congressional seat held since 1992 by Re­ publican Nick Smith. The Seventh Congres­ sional District in Barry County includes the townships of Baltimore. Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria. A graduate of Flint Southwestern High School. Berryman attended Adrian College from 1965 to 1969. The First Friday forum scries, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Commit­ tee. is held al noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. । lion luncheon at Hastings High School. The luncheon was the official kickoff for lhe start of school. Walton urged educators to teach their stu­ dents how to successfully deal with conflict and change, because they will be showing them how to survive in the ever-changing modem world. "Let these kiddos know that change is upon us. and don't let them be undone by it." he said. Students need to learn how to make effective, responsible decisions, suc­ cessfully solve problems and collaborate as part of their response to conflict, he said. Students should also be challenged to be "creative and innovative" and challenged with _____ new ideas, he said. Walton also urged educators to focus on and advocate a positive attitude and view of the world, themselves and the future, and help their students develop a positive out­ look on life. "What you sec is what you focus on." he said, "even though you know full well that there is another way you could look at it." He said negative events in people's lives can drag them down and give them a nega­ tive attitude. Some begin to speak "ain't it awful" talk, he said. "We have a whole generation (of young people) developing who are pessimistic about themselves and the world," he said. "We must not foster that with kids. We don’t want that to be the world they see. Help them understand that the world does have hope — that it's getting better, not worse." "Choose to have a great day." he said. “Work with these kids so they will be sur­ vivors and thrivers." Walton also urged teachers to remember that "everybody's life is different” and stu­ dents should be treated as "one of a kind" in­ dividuals. To illustrate, he said, people may go out and buy a piece of antique furniture that is a "one-of-a-kind" item, and treat that item with reverence in their home. Were there a fire and only a few things could be carried away, the antique would be given pri­ ority. for instance, he said But those same people may not recognize that every individual has a unique outlook that needs to be respected. Sometimes, he said, "we treat our furniture better than our family." Walton also advised teachers to be facilita­ tors, rather (han teachers. "I decided one day that learning was more important than teach­ ing.” he said. "Since then. I’ve called myself Motivational speaker Victor Walton told educators to ‘learn what the community of Hastings has to teach you and utilize it as a valuable resource to share with children." a learning facilitator." The goal of education, he said, is "taking a child and helping them love to learn." "Il’s your job to give kids a reason to learn , what you've got to leach them." he said. He reminded teachers also that "qyery year •»' you get a fresh start. Every year you get to i*/. start over." DEBATE Continued from page 1 News Briefs... Humane Society to meet Sept. 8 The Barry County Humane Society will meet al 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8. at its office at 106 E. State St. in Hast­ ings. The office is located above Pages Bookstore in downtown Hastings. Fall injury clinic set at Pennock Pennock Sports Medicine will hold a fall injury clinic for all middle school and high school athletes from Hastings. Lakewood. Maple Valley. Delton. Mid­ dleville and Wayland athletes beginning Saturday. Sept. 6. The clinics will start at 9 a m and the scries will last through Nov. I. They will be held at the Occupational Medicine Department near patient regis­ tration at Pennock Hospital. The initial evaluations are free, but further testing will be billed to insur­ ance earners. A parent must be present during all climes. Foundation seeks grants in county The Barry Community Foundation is seeking grant applications for projects occurring in the spring and summer of 1998 Deadline for applying is Dec I. Grants will be awarded lhe third Thurs­ day in February Applicants must be charitable, educa­ tional or government organizations The foundation also seeks applicants for Youth Advisory Council grants, which are due Sept I. Grant guidelines require that all grants provide a direct benefit to Barry County people, not to a private organization, that they are given on a one-time basis and are not given to fund normal operat­ ing expenses or for upgrading equip­ ment Applicants also should be investing in the project rather than having the foundation fund H in full Project results but be measurable and presented in a follow-up report to the foundation For more information, call 945-0526 Immunization site moved for Sept. 17 The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment immunization clinic scheduled for Wednesday. Sept. 17. at the Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church has been canceled. Instead, a clinic will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the same day al the Thornapplc Kellogg High School cafeteria. The public is welcome to get routine immunizations. The clinic scries will resume at the Middleville United Methodist Church on the third Wednesday of October (Oct. 15) from 2 to 4 p.m., as normally scheduled. For more information, call the Health Department a. 945-9516. Grief Recovery series starts soon The fall sessions of the Grief Recov­ ery group will begin Wednesday. Sept. 24. and run for five consecutive weeks from 7 to 9 p.m. The sessions arc open to all in the community *./ho have experienced the loss of a family member, friend or loved one. The programs will include sharing and leaching. No one is required to speak, though most feel comfortable enough at some point to share their feelings and experiences. To register, call Barry Community Hospice at 948-8452. Lakewood names O’Mara principal Mike O'Mara has been promoted from assistant principal to principal at Lake­ wood High School. He replaces Tim Wood, who left ear­ lier this summer to become principal at Grand Rapids Northview he had been serving as interim principal in Wood's absence O'Mara is a 1975 graduate of Lake­ wood High School and he was a mem­ ber of lhe state Class B championship Viking basketball squad He earned a bachelor s degree at Olivet College and completed requirements for a master's degree at Michigan State University. He first taught and coached al Olivet schools and then came back to Lake­ wood to leach and coach football. He later served as athletic director and assis­ tant high school principal lukcwood will begin immediately to search for a new assistant principal to replace O'Mara. • There must be monitoring for water qual­ ity. • Public access must be provided. • Wildlife habitat must not be affected negatively. Commonwealth has maintained that the rules for operation hadn't been spelled out adequately after it filed for a water quality certificate in 1989. It has been spending lots of money on studies and court costs. Hoekstra is asking, "what kinds of bureau­ cratic hoops are we forcing people to jump through? Removing a dam is a major deci­ sion. It affects a lot of people. “I sense that people at lhe local level feel that they’re not allowed to participate (in lhe decision making process)," he added. "I want to provide an avenue for them to express their views." Ehlers has expressed support for Jetting the dams remain intact and he has said he is concerned about the way the DNR's relicens­ ing process has been handled. But Grahn said the FERC hasn't put any unnecessary burdens on anyone. "We ask those (conditions) of all li­ censees. It’s being done in just about every state of the union." he said. "Michigan is not standing out here all alone." Residents along the river say that remov­ ing the dams would cause the flow of the river to be not much more than a trickle dur­ ing summer droughts while there would be flooding during spring snow melts and heavy rains. They also argue that an independent study has shown fish mortality rales because of dam turbines has been insignificant over the years and the water quality of the Thor­ napple River is reasonably good Grahn again stressed that there are no plans now to remove the dams, like what is being done to the Trowbridge dam near Alle­ gan. "They're misinterpreting what they've heard." he said. "They're panicking." He said problems do occur w hen owners of lhe dams finally decide they're no longer profitable and they back out of the arrange­ ment. leaving the stale and counties with the responsibilities. But in a revised scoping document for lhe Thornapplc River hydroekectric projects. Lois Cashell, secretary of the FERC in Washington D.C.. wrote. "In response to our original project-specific scoping documents, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Hydro Relicensing Coalition requested we consider dam removal as an alternative to licensing. MDNR requested non-opcrational decom­ missioning. partial project removal, and total project for analysis for the Irving and Middleville projects. MHRC requested dam removal, discontinued operation and perpetual maintenance for analysis of the the Middleville project. "The MPEA will consider an evaluation of dam removal as an alternative to licensing." Hastings DARE cruiser the best 2 Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver shows off the trophy the Hastings DARE?.:'' police cruiser won last week at the statewide DARE officers' conference. It was voted best in its class for a standard police cruiser. Ex-Extension head dies by Jason Carr Staff Writer Former Bairy County Extension Director Arthur Stccby has died. He was 79. Stecby was Barry County Agriculture Ex­ tension Agent and Extension Director for 28 years, before retiring in 1976. While direc­ tor. Stecb> established the first county soil testing laboratory in Michigan. Before moving to Barry County. Stecby was a teacher in Clare and Dowagiac. A World War II veteran, he spent three years in the United Slates Army Air Force as a navi­ gator on B-17 and B-29 bombers. Current Barry County Extension Director Jan Hartough described Stccby as "a great guy." adding that after his retirement he would occasionally come in to say hello or bring in a soil sample for testing. "He was scry personable and genuinely in­ terested in people She said she knew Stecby through the var­ ious Extension offices and. "it was shortly after I took the director's position here (in 1982] that he was here to welcome me. "It's a real loss. He did a lol for the com­ munity." Neil Bracndle said, "I'd characterize Art a*,-., the purest of all gentlemen." Stecby was ac­ tive with Bracndle in the Hastings Kiwanis,,-. and "was first in line when you called him." . Bracndle said. .uJ He said Stccby always helped on them peanut brittle sales, which used to be a bigsfund-raiser for Kiwanis. Stccby also started... the Kiwanians’ Christmas tree giveaway andji their loan program that allows 4-H members,.to borrow money to buy their livestock an« imals and repay Kiwanis after the animal if.n. sold. i.>i Bracndle said Stecby also planted acres of .* Christmas trees when he spent winters in;y North Carolina. He said Stccby loved to play softball in, , the church league and was quite good at it.,., Bracndle and Ken Miller helped Stecby pack when he moved permanently to North Carn./ olina and he gave Miller his bat. wno rer.j cenlly gave it to Bracndle "It's going to serve as a nice momenta." . �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28, 1997 — Page 3 More public involvement included in proposed county land use plan by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor More public involvement is included in the proposed new version of Barry County's land use plan, according to County Planning and Zoning Director Jim McManus. "Many of the aspects of this plan allow for the public to come in and scrutinize ma­ jor projects that will be going on within Barry County," McManus said. For instance, the plan requires the county to notify people within 300 feet of a prop­ erty that is going to have a site plan review. The notification will allow those residents to have an opportunity for public comment about the proposed project. That h not re­ quired by slate law. but will be a local pol­ icy, he said, calling lhe idea "a positive step forward." McManus told the Barry County Board of Commissioners this week that the plan is "a dynamic document" that will be "constantly updated. "Some of the development goals within the plan is to provide to prepare for the fu­ ture by managing goals, molding ideas and concepts like open space development de­ sign. planned unit developments, conserva­ tion-types of developments, clustering of developments," he said. Preserving open space for future use for habitat and other types of resources and reserving space for 'public good" (schools, government buildings, parks, etc.) are two of the plan's objectives. The only way to have enough acreage to make that happen in the future is to save it now.’ McManus said. "It's especially important because of new changes in lhe land division act; state legislation has come done...and from the federal level, people are given more opportunities to develop their wealth...We do not want to lake any right away from any person, so if they are allowed to make a certain number of divisions (in land) they will continue to be able to make that number of divisions. "We would like to take a look al how those divisions are going to be done, and again that would be through public scrutiny and public participation." he said. The need to amend the land use plan is the result of increasing land use pressures from within Barry County and from neighboring metropolitan areas. Consequently, county residents and employees and other interested individuals have put their heads together for a new analysis of development goals to update the 1974 Land Use Plan. A draft of the amended plan was discussed at Tuesday's County Board of Commission­ ers meeting, but the board asked for more time to study the document before voting whether to approve it. In addition, a joint meeting of lhe County Board and the County Planning Commis­ sion will be set up in the near future to dis­ cuss the plan. Even though the County Planning Com­ mission has the responsibility of ultimately approving lhe plan and county commission­ er! aren't officially required to authorize it, McManus said he would like the board's blessings because the board will eventually be asked to approve zoning ordinances based on the plan. Commissioner Rod Goebel called the work "an enviable job." Commissioner Emmet Herrington said he believes it is "paramount" to'keep lhe plan updated The plan includes "numerous types of recreational opportunities" such as camping, trails, and wooded areas And there is a section on "corridor development." for instance, which would be an opportunity for commercial or residential development along a state highway. One idea being promoted as a corridor development, McManus said, is tourism centers, like gas stations or restaurants in rural areas. The plan would allow taking a more scru­ tinizing look ai "key hole" projects along "water bodies" where many residential houses funnel through a 30 foot lot, for ex­ ample. in order to have lake access. The plan hopes to "manage" such projects by taking a look at each individual lake, having a capacity study done on the lake to determine maximum amount of use. and "determine whether the project being proposed would fit into our ideals. That would require a great deal of public scrutiny." McManus said. The plan provides for a "scientific" way to analyze each request. Recent land use trends in lhe county have included a slow decline in agricultural land coupled with a similar increase in residential land use. The biggest change has taken place in the northwest section of the county. For example. Tbomapple Township has lost more than 4 percent (about 920 acres) of its agricultural land, while its residential area has grown by almost 4.5 percent. In order to manage lhe county's anticipated future growth, including population and housing units, and allow for a wide variety of land uses, the Planning Commission has developed goals in six areas in the plan: agricultural, recreational (and open space), residential, commercial, industrial and environmental The goals were drawn up to be compatible with a mission statement "Encourage land uses that enhance and preserve Barry County's natural resources, regional economy and heritage " As a result of the amended plan, its writ­ ers suggest that lengths of private roads and the number of parcels and dwelling units developed on private roads should be re­ viewed for safety and other reasons. In the interest of public safety, the county did pass a pnvatc road ordinance in 1992 to regulate the quality of private roads to enhance access by emergency services agencies, such as fire departments and ambulances. The issue of private roads is an area of (he nlan that County Board Chairman Jim Bai­ ley is not comfortable with. He’said people should be "well aware" of any safety risks involving private roads, but they shouldn't be denied an opportunity to use their prop­ erty as they wish. "I know there is a need for planning and zoning." he said. Commissioner Sandy Jaires said. "I think sometimes we do have to look out for the general public because we don't all think of everything, until that particular situation arises." such as a fire truck not being able to get through. Commissioners Tim Burd and Robert Wenger said personal responsibility should be encouraged rather than getting govern­ ment too involved in trying to preserve ev­ erybody." With management of land use issues. "What we are trying to do is not let anyone's rights be compromised," McManus explained. "There are imitations The diffi­ culty is trying to evaluate...where we fit and where public rights fit" along with individ­ ual landowner's rights. Bailey said he also is concerned when he looks at the public scrutiny part of the amended land use plan because (he landown­ er's rights are the most important to him. As far as the Mate's legislation on divided parcels. Bailey said he realizes "we have an obligation to look to the future and what's going to be there and what we can protect and provide for. but personally I look at lhe big obligations of who owns that land. "I think when we start letting the neigh­ bors. under the public scrutiny idea, tell (hem whai they can (do) and how they are going to have to do this. I think you've taken the landowner's rights away. He's bough: and paid for that and fanned it all his life, paid the taxes and has blood and sweat into that property," he said. McManus responded that the commission hopes to draft zoning language for special use permits, for instance, with a list of six criteria that must be met by the landowner, and if that is complied with, the project would get a green light. The public and the commission will have the chance to give suggestions to the owner to rethink the idea if for instance it isn't feasible to gel a fire truck over downed-trees to a structure 2,000 feet from a public road. Some people don't want restrictions and controls on what they can do to their prop­ erty. Bailey said, even if it doesn't meet emergency services' ideals. Bailey said he understands the need to get fire trucks to dwellings, but called the con­ cept similar to the seat bell law. "The scat belt law started out as an excel­ lent thing...now the people have accepted it and now they (officials) are trying to make it mandated that they (law enforcement) can pull you over when they see you without a seal belt. It's just another step where they are going to mandate and tell you down the road, no you can't do this with your prop­ erty.' Bailey said. "The Planning Commission is looking at more of the planning and I think lhe com­ missioners here (on lhe county board) have the responsibility to look more al the rthU of individuals, our constituents...not that they (Planning Commission members) don't look at them." he said. Some development techniques mentioned in the plan as "most effective tools" are Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). cluster development, open space development de­ sign and site plan review. For instance, the plan describes cluster de­ velopment as using both state and local guidelines to both benefit a developer and the county. - "For example, a 100 acre parcel may be allowed to have 13 splits without platting. The developer may request to place the 13 splits in a smaller portion of lhe parcel such as 20 acres. The benefit for the developer is a decrease in expenditures for the road, utili­ ties. etc. The benefit for lhe county is the remaining acreage would be retained for its original use." the plan document says. "Typically, a cluster would be developed along a private road, which would also be helpful for the county. By having only one ingress to the parcels, the potential for accidents is lessened, and safety •* improved" To begin lhe task of amending the 1974 plan. "Each township was asked to develop a township advisory committee to determine the needs and wants of the residents of the respective townships. The county then pre­ sented lhe townships with alternatives to help them achieve (heir described goals. Ul­ timately. this plan has been created by the (county planning) commission and accepted by the townships and the public. " accord­ ing to the introduction in the 35-page docu­ ment. which also includes individual town­ ship maps and land use charts. See LAND USE continued on page 5 New staff introduced at luncheon New sta*‘ members in the Hastings School District were introduced at the annual business-education-industry luncheon in Hastings Monday. They include (front, from left) Pleasantview teacher Becky Parker. Middle School assistant principal Chris Cooley. B-4s teacher Allyson Shinavier, Central teacher Deb McGandy, high school alternative education developer Steve Merring, (back, from left) Northeastern and Southeastern music teacher Linda Miedema, Southeastern teacher Cathy Longstreet, Southeastern teacher Amy Tebo, and 8th grade sti -->t teacher John Johnston. Support personnel contract ratified Driver’s training may continue in Hastings by Mary Warner Staff Writer Driver's training will be offered by Hast­ ings High School next summer if a recom­ mendation to do so is approved by lhe Hast­ ings Board of Education. Driver’s training coordinator Jeff Simpson told school board members Monday that he met with Superintendent Carl Schoessel and High School Principal Steve Harbison, and the three decided to reebrnmend to the board that driver's training be continued. A new state law. effective April 1. 1998. allows school districts to choose whether they want to provide driver's education to students. Those districts who choose to do so will be able to charge a fee for the train­ ing. Simpson said he is determining now what sort of a fee the district should charge. In a previous interview. Simpson said lhe cost may amount to $40 or $50 per student. The fee would not reflect the total amount spent by lhe district per studen. on driver's train­ ing. It is the amount of money the district spends per student over and above what the state contributes to the district for driver's training and what the district supplies as a local match to the state dollars. If the board does not approve holding driver's training classes, students could be faced with obtain­ ing training through private agencies, which are currently charging a minimum of S225 for classes. Simpson said Schoessel said the school board plans to discuss the issue at its Sept. 15 meeting. Simpson told the board that driver’s train­ ing this past summer had the highest en­ rollment in 10 years. The summer session was the first to be held since the graduated licensing tow went into effect. The new law requires students to be 17 years old before they can obtain an unrestricted license and requires them to go through more classroom and on-the-road training. Also on Monday, the board approved a two-year contract with the Hastings Educa­ tional Support Personnel Association. Members of the association ratified the new bargaining agreement last Friday. Schoessel said the new contract, which covers July I. 1997. through June 30. 1999. calls for a 1.7 percent yearly wage increase for custodians, maintenance workers and sec­ retaries. a 1.85 percent yearly increase for food service workers, and a 3 to 3.5 percent increase for paraprofessionals. Il also requires support personnel to pay any increase in yearly health insurance premiums over 5 percent. Schoessel said the increases were a "little lower" than the previous contract because "the union representatives and we both wanted to bring the paraprofessior.als up higher. We only had so much money to spread around, so the other groups took a lit­ tle less." Schoessel said lhe district has hired para­ professionals for quite some time, and are hiring "more and more all the time." but "for whatever reason they haven't gotten increases where we wanted them to be." "It was acknowledged by both sides that we wanted to give them a better wage in­ crease." Paraprofessionals make from $5.24 to $11.38 an hour, depending on certain fac­ tors such as which classification they are * designated For support personnel other than parapro­ fessionals. the increase is lower than current cost of living increases. The Consumer Price Index showed an annual cost of living in­ crease for July of 2.2 percent. Also at Monday's meeting, the board was asked about the progress of the aJI-day, alter­ nate day kindergarten schedule implemented by the district this school year. Director of Educational Services Dave Arnold said both all-day/al ternate day and tra­ ditional five-day/half-day programs were of­ fered to kindergartners this year, and "we think we gave everyone their request" to have their children attend either traditional or alternate day. Traditional day classes are being held at Southeastern, and all-day, alternate day classes at being held at the remaining elementaries. After the board meeting. Arnold said that there were no problems with over­ flowing traditional classes. Kindergarten en­ rollment is pretty even among all the elementaries, he said, with space available in all of them. Forty-four students are enrolled in traditional classes and 185 in all-day classes, not including developmental kinder­ garten. There was discussion last spring about having parents be responsible for picking their children up if they wanted them to be a pan of a traditional five-day schedule. But the district decided since then to bus kinder­ gartners in the traditional schedule both to and from school. Arnold said the district' would probably make an assessment of both the alternate day and traditional programs next spring. The board also accepted a combined total of $95,800 from parent-teacher organizations at Central. Northeastern. Pleasantview and Southeastern for purchase of playground equipment at those schools. The PTOS have been raising lhe money for the past three years so new playground structures could be purchased in conjunction with other district renovations. Hastings School Board approves canine drug searches by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School Board Monday ap­ proved a policy allowing drug searches of the high school, middle school and alternative education building by specially-trained dogs Superintendent Carl Schoessel said after the meeting that administrators are looking for an agency to do the searches and negotiat­ ing lhe cost. The board has some discre­ tionary funds that can be released to pay for lhe searches, he said All-school assemblies in the high school and middle school arc planned for the near fu­ ture to explain the new search policy to stu­ dents, he said. The number of searches to be conducted has not been determined. Schoessel said, and won't be made public when it is decided, to prevent drug users from bnngmg drugs on campus after the last planned search has been dune Schoessel said he has not heard any feed­ back from the public about the searches, but expects to receive some parent and commu­ nity input after lhe assemblies are held and "certainly after the first search " Schoessel said the searches "should not in­ terfere with the instructional program at all. We want it to be non-disruptivc " Schoessel said the searches were decided upon because although "most of our kids do what should be done and follow the rules, there still are young people who choose to participate in this kind of destructive behav­ ior, and we've got to do what wc can to pro­ tect the others." Although the district has no way of statis­ tically determining whether there's been an increase in drug use on school property, he said. "I don't believe we're any different than any other high school or middle school our size. We know that we continue to have problems with drugs because periodically we catch kids with drugs or drug paraphemia." Schoessel said he has "been real hestitant to do this" because such searches might seem like a fnghtcnmg prospect to some "But I think it's also scary to think about kids in school doing drugs." he said. "If you say you're going to do everything you can to get nd of drugs, this is one more thing you look at doing This is one thing we haven't tried yet." In the past, lhe district has conducted un­ dercover police surveillance to detect drug trafficking on campus, he said, and continues to use preventive measures such as the D A R E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Educa­ tion) program. The district also has a policy that if students arc suspected of drinking, they are asked to take a breathalyzer test. The distnet has breathalyzers and people trained to administer them, he said. The latter mea­ sure has "been successful for us,” he said. "I think it's helped us cut down (lhe number of students using alcohol).” "What wc want is to have no drugs al all." he said. "In today’s society that may be ideal­ istic. but it's what we're going to strive to attain." At Monday's meeting, board member Eu­ gene Haas said. "I think this is a very proac­ tive way to send a very clear message to the community that the school system will not tolerate illegal substances." Need Printing? Get a quote from the FULL SERVICE PRINTERS! J-Ad Graphics N. Broadway, Hasting* Can 616-945-9554 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 28, 1997 Communication from... U.S. Congressman FINANCIAL Nick Smith FOCUS furnished by... > Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jonas and Co. As an investor, don’t set expactations too high "My broker put me in a $10 stock that jumped to SI5 tn six months " Mans an in­ vestor is led astray by well meaning friends with comments like that. Unfortunately. those 50 percent gains in six months happen less often than we’d like. Many investors set their expectations loo high and dream of getting rich quick. Others expect too little and are satisfied with savingsaccount interest, barely matching inflation Reality is somewhere in the middle You may not be able to gel rich quick, but you can do much better than simply earning savings­ account returns To better understand the folly of unrealistic expectations. imagine what would happen if you were to invest SI0.000 in that hot stock that jumped fiom $10 to $15 in six months With a 50 percent gain every six months, you could probably retire several years early What would your investment be worth after 30 years? As you sec. unreasonable expectations, although occasionally attainable in the short term, can lead to outrageous long-term expectations Instead of dreaming about a stock that always doubles in price, consider compoun­ ding that same $10,000 al a more reasonable 10 percent annual return That's about what the Standard & Poor's 500 slock index has averaged for the past 30 years Al that rate, your $10,000 would compound to about $208,468 Here's another reasonable example. Go back 30 years and invest $ 10.000 in one of the nation's oldest mutual funds. By reinvesting all dividends and capital gams, your original investment would now be worth $330,837 That's an annual growth rate of more than 12 percent. Take a reasonable look al your investments Have your financial professional run long­ term hypothetical for a realistic idea of what your investments could be worth when you retire No one should settle for returns that barely keep pace with inflation, but it's important to be realistic. You might not wind up with all the money in the world, but with sound in­ vesting and reasonable expectations, you can he comfortable. 50% Increase Every Six Months Ast Account Balance 30 36 42 45 50 $10,000 $1.3 million $100 million $1 billion $100 billion (value of all stocks listed on the American Stock Exchange) $1 trillion $6.4 trillion (exceeds total U.S. government debt federal, stale and local) $100 trillion (exceeds estima.es of all the money in the world) 53 55 60 - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prevlous week. 39’/, AT&T — 'In 64 Ameritech —2"ln Anheuser-Busch 42'V,. -'In + ”/,. Chrysler 35’ CMS Energy 357,. -7,. 58’/. Coca Cola -2'1. — 0 & N Financial 19 88"/,. —2'ln Dow Chemical Exxon —Is/,. 61V, Family Dollar 21’/. + "In + 2'h First Financial Bancorp 457, 44’/. Ford + 27. 64’/,. + 17,. General Motors — 32’/. Hastings Mfg. IBM 103’/,. -47. JCPenney 59V. -2'1. Johnson & Johnson 57’/. —17. + ”/,« Kmart 14V. Kellogg Company 45’/. Spin 48V. McDonald's -VI. 57’/,. Sears —Vln Simpson Industries 10*/.. + ’/,. Southeast Mich. Gas -’/. 17V, — Spartan Motors 7V, TCF Financial 527. -’/. Upjohn 34’/. + '/• Gold 325.90 + 2.65 Silver 4.68 .15 Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 7782.22 135.88 Volume 452,p00.000 HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Harry County Since /856 This year, most Americans will once again have time off for Labor Day Unfortunately. too many of us may not stop to consider this holiday as anything more momentous than a day off from work or the unofficial end of summer 1 would like to take a moment to remind all of us about the importance of this day. Labor Day is the celebration of the American worker And our work ethic is the hallmark of the American spirit On Labor Day. 1997. wc must remember that due to the quality of goods and services our workforce generates, our country's standard of living is lhe envy of lhe world. The United States has always been a nation of people who work hard io make a better life for themselves, their families, and com­ munities. Of course, there have been periods of economic anxiety , and. despite Michigan's low unemployment, lhe fruits of our expan­ sion still have not touched all of our workers But today, because of lhe skills and ingenuity of our workforce, wc remain the world's most productive nation In Congress, legislators loo often lend to get caught up in abstract thinking about the economy and lose sight of the people behind the numbers. That is why 1 truly have valued my August district work period, which has given me lhe chance al low n hall meetings, of­ fice hours, and county fairs to talk with people back home about the issues that matter most to them Throughout this month. I have had the chance to speak to teachers, farmers, and fac­ tory workers from Adrian to Battle Creek, and I have asked them what we can do in Washington to make their communities a bet­ ter place tn which to live. work, and raise their families. Government hasn't always done that, however We must recognize that American workers have had potential increases in their standard of living neutralized by almost con­ tinuous tax increases. Taxes now use up near­ ly one half of the average family *s yearly ear­ nings. We have not for the first time in 16 years passed a tax cut law. It is a step in the right direction. I am particularly pleased that the tax law included a provision similar to a bill I introduced in Congress allowing self­ employed workers to eventually deduct 100 percent of the costs of then health insurance. Congress also enacted legislation allowing workers to keep their health insurance when they switch jobs. The new balanced budget/tax cut legislation also moves us closer to making retirement benefits portable from job to job so a worker is less "captive” to any one employer. Today, nearly 103 years have passed since the federal government first established Labor Day. The ingenuity of the American worker, sparked by a system that has rewarded those who work hard, take risks, and save, has made this nanon and our standard of living the greatest tn the world UUrite Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Public Opinion Service adds life to years Older adults possess Mime of the strongest resources in the church and community today Why is it then, that their talents and usefulness go unnoticed in many cases? I believe the problem is two-fold: I) the older adult has an improper attitude about agmg and his or her ability to contribute 2) some communities and congregations unintentional­ ly “retire" their older adults and discount their usefulness. An older adult's attitude about aging is crucial as he or she makes decisions about where to contribute to the community and life as a whole. Pine Rest chaplain Nick Vander Kwaak points out that the challenge of age is not to add years to life but life to years He says that this is called lhe “Golden Rule of Gerontology.” Some senior adults are adept at adding life to years. They are called the "young at hearts." Others are bitter about the losses they have suffered, including family, friends and health. They certainly need the love and support of their church and community to cope with such losses. However, these adults will not add "life to their years" unless they concentrate on what they can do and build a good support base in the present. One way to add life to years is to serve. Older adults need to have a purpose in life and benefit from having and meeting new challenges. Some older adults discount their usefulness because they buy into our culture's emphasis on youth and vitality. Chaplain Vander Kwaak reminds older adults that no one need retire from service to their church or community . In his "Pine Rest Today" article entitled "Spiritual Needs of Older Adults." he suggests eight ways in which older adults can serve their church and community. Such suggestions include: • Visit shut-ins. • Write letters or cards to missionaries, the sick or bereaved. • Teach classes, serve on committees Ufa councils and share your wisdom anftj expertise • Find ways to share professional skiUjp with others. • Sing in choirs, lead worships or prayerag • Be a "grandpa" or "grandma" M children and youths who have qn grandparents • Volunteer at an organization whose mi>5 sions you support. <■ Younger adults and children need to fosterp an attitude of respect and thankfulness for^ their senior adults. This attitude can be coo-"** veyed by listening to their stones of life. eluding the struggles and the triumphs. 1 can ‘ recall many times when I have been encourag­ ed by older women in the church and com­ munity who have experienced trials, but can testify to God’s grace in bringing them through. We can be an encouragement to our older adults by recognizing their talents and pro­ viding opportunities for service. Older adults must catch a vision of their usefulness in their churches and community. Let us help our older adults uncover the< hidden talents and resources and benefit M return from their contributions. Read the BANNER Every Week and be ahi INFORMED resident of Barry County. | Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, . Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. ■ 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal.' Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress *4 Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. '' Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Inring, Cartton, Woodland, Rutland,. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ol Hastings, the upper two-thirds of? Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth? House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District ’ office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House ol ■ Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543-, 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for: Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. '■ State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014,, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. ; How do you enjoy Labor Day? The Labor Day weekend generally is regarded as the holiday to end the summer. How do you spend that extra time off? Do you travel, have a cookout. or do you just kick back and relax? Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dvuon of J Ad Gfaprucs inc 1952N Broadway HAsitngs Mi 49058 0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacoba Prwvde*-.! 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"I'll just kick back and relax.” "A family cookout. Labor Day is a great time to relax and enjoy time together." "This year we're going on a picnic. A lot of times III just skydive." Annette Noel, Hastings: 'Hl spend it working. except Thanksgiving and Christmas." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 28, 1997 — Page 5 Hastings resident questions character education in schools by Mary Warner Staff Writer The question of what lhe Hastings School District will institute in terms of character education was raised al Monday's school board meeting. Character education will be one of four ar­ eas the district s planning council will focus on this year. Hastings resident Robert Webb gave Hast­ ings School Board members a written list of questions concerning the institution of char­ acter education According to Dave Arnold, director of ed­ ucational services for the district, before any kind of changes are made having to do with character education, the school district wants to talk with community members, parents Congressman Peter before, with beard. Hoekstra, and PTO members "to get people who might be interested in talking about this topic." "We want to work with parents and see where they want to go with this. Parent in­ put is an important thing * Webb's submitted quesr.oi s included "Can a public school policy to teach private morality be written?" "How docs this school board measure the existing level of character education within our schools?" "If our com­ munity is predominantly Christian and chooses the biblical Ten Commandments as the standard or benchmark for character edu­ cation. how will the school board reconcile this with lhe separation of church and stale?” "What are the specific, self-imposed bound­ aries that will prevent a policy of this nature from interfering with freedom of religion?" Congressman Peter Hoekstra, after, without beard. Hoekstra outlines several lawmaking projects ahead i.. David n.via T. t Young by Editor Second District Congressman Peter Hock,-flra made his first visit ever to Hastings I Monday since his election five years ago I He came to offices al J-Ad Graphics after !he had stopped in at the Thornapplc Town■ ship Hall and spoke with Township Super• visor Don Boysen and Barry County Com­ ; missioner Sandy James. Hoekstra has made • previous appeareances in Middleville, speakI ing before the local Rotary Club and tounng : Bradford White ! The congressman got an earful about local ■ concerns that three dams along the Thomapt pie River may be removed (sec related story). • Interestingly. Hoekstra earlier that mom­ : ing had been interviewed for a news story on : National Public Radio about funding for the ' National Endowment for the Arts. Hoekstra I is chairman of a subcommittee that has rec- • • ; ; ! ommended culling government funds for the NEA. He has been arguing that the arts are thriviong without government support and the NEA shouldn't be spending money to de­ cide which of the arts will survive and which won't. He favors leaving financing of lhe arts to the open market place, a move his critics says would pander only to material that sells. The congressman, who represents Thor­ napple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Barry and Prairieville townships and part of Hope Township in Barry County, said he has sev­ eral key issues to deal with next month when Congress reconvenes in Washington He said that in the wake of passage of the budget bill earlier this summer, simplifica­ tion of the tax code is one of his concerns "People think the tax code is too complex, and they think the IRS is a group hostile to taxpayers." Hoekstra said. He also said there are plans to have hear- .. LEGAL NOTICE NOnTOAOC FOMCLOtUM SALE THIS FIRM tS A DMT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO ; COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Dotoult hot b**n mod* in th* condition* of o mori^op* mod* by Em*tf L. ; Poll ond Rytho M Poll, hutband and wif* to Norw»»t Mortgage Inc. Mortgage*. dated D*c*mb*r 6. 1996 ond recorded on D*c*mb*r IB. 1996 tn liber on Page 333 Barry County Record* Michigan. on which mortgage th*r* i* ck>im*d »o b* due at the date hereof th* turn of Eighty-Four Thou tend Six Hundred Ninety-Eight . and 98/100 dollar* (584.698.98). including interest , at • .25% per annum. Under the power of toi* contained <n *oid mortgog* and the ttotute in »uch cose mod* ond pro­ vided. notice i« hereby given that to»d mortgog* will b* forecloted by a tole of th* mortgaged promise* or tome port of them at public vendue at the Sorry County Courthoute in Hotting* Michigan of 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on Thurtdoy. Oc­ tober 9. 1997 Said premitet or* »ituat*d in Townthip of Irving. ' Barry County. Michigan, ond ar* described at That port of the Northeast 1 /4 of lhe Northwest ■ 1/4 of Section 23. Town 4 North. Rang* 9 West. . described at Beginning at the North I /4 corner of said Section thenc* South 00 degree* 00 minutes West 384.00 feet along the East line of said Nor­ thwest 1/4. thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 396 00 feet, thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 320 00 feet thenc* North 90 degrees 00 minutes West 300 00 feet, thenc* North Ofc degreei 00 minutes East 666 57 feet, thence North 89 degrees 52 minutes 57 second* East 696 00 feet along the North Ime of *a»d Section to the place of beginning Subject to Highway Right of Way for Buehler Road The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dote of such sol* Doted August 28 1997 NORWEST MORTGAGE INC FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 1 Trott B Trott P.C Attorney* for NORWEST MORTGAGE INC 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 File *97086092 (9/25) ines on the Teamsters union election that re­ ings cently was invalidated by lhe Justice Dcpartment. noting that the vote was paid for by taxpayer dollars. He said he wants to find out how the Teamsters used the public money. "We want to get to the bottom of this." Hoekstra said. "We want to know why did it lake until a strike (of the Teamsters against United Parcel Service) to find that this was­ n't a fair election." Another of his projects will be "The American Worker at the Crossroads." an ef­ fort to determine whether decades old "Amer­ ican labor law is still viable for the year is viable for the year 2000 and beyond." He said he wants to look at labor-management relations and rules and regulations that gov­ ernment is placing on business and workers "The Labor Department spends $250 bil­ lion a year. Is it well spent?" He also will be looking into the federal role in education in America. He said the probe will try to learn "Do wc support excellence or encourage mediocrity? We spend $100 billion a year, and what kind of value do we get?" The key question, he said. "Is the federal government assisting you or are we a bar­ rier?" Hoekstra said he his heard educators say the federal government provides 10 percent of the funding, but 50 percent of the paper work. He suggested having "the federal govern­ ment collect the paper work and find out whether it's a Yugo, a pickup or a semi, and who reads it and who makes decisions based on it." Hoekstra has sported a beard in his public life until recently. He had it shaved by members of the Grand Haven Science Olympiad team after it won lhe national competition. He plans, however, to grow it back soon. Webb concluded his written questions by asking, among other things, "are we free to act. make decisions within our family, and exe>cise our freedoms only as long as wc stay within lhe written, legislated guidelines, or are we free from being required to conform to legislated, public, even governmental guidelines when wc each make decisions that arc intimate and personal to ourselves and our families?" Webb also gave board members a copy of the Michigan State Board of Education pol­ icy on character education. The policy was adopted in 1996 and copies sent to school superintendents around the state. In a letter to the superintendents. Arthur Ellis, state superintendent of public instruction, urged local school districts to "develop and implement a program of charac­ ter education in your schools." The state board's policy on character educa­ tion says "we are in lhe grip of a moral cri­ sis. a crisis of individual character.. .We must strengthen and renew our understanding of good character." "There is a growing concern at the increase among our young people of violent and act­ ing-out behaviors, substance abuse, and other self-defeating actions harmful to their own health and well-being, and an apparent disregard for values traditionally honored by communities." the policy says. "At lhe same time the structures and roles of many fami­ lies have changed in ways that children may receive less attention, careful training, and support. Communities have become more depersonalized with less recognition given to individual youngsters. Faced with these cir­ cumstances. children and young people rely on other sources for information and for role models. These sources frequently include their peers and lhe media, both of which may allow them to be vulnerable to negative in­ fluences "In this context, it is believed that schools need to become more active partners in lhe sharing and nurturing of common values among our children. Schools are encouraged to utilize community viewpoints a/’d rec­ ommendations as well as values represented in documents developed by our nation's founders to guide them in integrating charac­ ter education into the curriculum and into the life of lhe school." The policy defines character education as "lhe process of educating our children and young people about lhe common attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that parents and com­ munities agree are important for their role as responsible citizens. The values or virtues for character education that are frequently mentioned in current literature are the fol­ lowing: respect, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, justice and fairness, and civic virtue and citizenship By identifying, prioritizing and providing examples of such specific virtues, it is hoped that parents, schools and communities can provide an op­ portunity for students to reflect on moral principles and to be transformed to pursue lives marked by moral excellence. "Individual communities are encouraged to develop a consensus on their own list of such ethical principles or characteristics in a collaborative partnership with parents, educators, business representatives, and leaders of religious institutions and other community groups and agencies." to character education have been shown to make a "positive impact on student behav­ ior." such as "discipline measures that in­ clude the setting of clear expectations with rules that arc fairly enforced." cooperative learning, and the "organized use of group dy­ namics with peers." Also effective, the pol­ icy said, has been "schools that demonstrate respect towards students and provide for their active participation in school governance, including lhe defining of behavior codes." The policy said James S. Leming, who did LAND USE, continued from page 3 Each township has a section devoted to it­ self in the updated plan. In other business, the board: • Reduced the County Transit Board from 5 to 3 members. The action will become ef feetivc Jan I to allow a smooth transition and current terms, which expire Sept. I. will be extended until Dec. 31. The new board make-up will be composed of two county commissioners and one member of the public. Currently, there are three commissioiners and two members of the public. The change is a positive note, not a nega­ tive one. Commissioner Sandy James said during a recess al Tuesday's meeting. She said fewer members are needed for the Tran­ sit Board to function now than when it was formed and had to start the has operation from scratch. • Authorized the county sheriff to apply for a Cops Fast grant to employ a 40-hour per week officer to patrol Rutland Charter and Hastings Charter townships • Entered into a contract with O. William Rye & Co. of Okemos for an employee classification study not to exceed $12,000. The study would involve about K0 posi­ tions. including employees of the County Courthouse Association and non-represented employees. Those employees currently re­ ceive approximately $1.6 million annually in total wages. Rye plans to complete the study within 90 days so it would be in place before new contract negotiations begin. Commissioner Lew Newman said that timing is important. The county had lhe same firm do a classi­ fication study in the late 1980s. but it was never adopted because lhe commissioners who served on the board at that time "had some disagreement on the classifications they proposed." Commissioner Robert Wenger said Commissioner Emmet Harrington said the current classification structure has not been administered well or maintained. "I think it's important to do this on behalf of employees and management." Herrington said. • Approved an agreement with (he Michi­ gan Department of Transportation to become the official agency for County Transit to receive a $9,000 grant for computer equipment, updated software and a laser printer. The project is funded with 80 percent federal economic development funds and 20 percent of state funds. No money was requested from lhe county. • Decided to send letters of concern to The policy says that while "research con­ ducted on character education programs has not been conclusive." certain efforts related DENTAL CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT Modern progressive office seeking highly motivated person for full time position. Applicant must be friendly and enjoy work­ ing with people. Dental background pre­ ferred. If you see... Send resume to: Daii or Jean ( Ad #548 wish them u Happy 20th Anniversary c/o The Reminder P.O. Bei IM, Heetin<s, Ml. 4905S a .. . Love. Brian. Brail Shone. & Anne t -v A Very Special Thank You! MORRISON LAKE CONDOS Summerfest ’97 has special meanings for almost everyone living in our town. It’s a reunion, an opportunity to reflect back on all the good limes. For our family, it has had many extra special mean­ ‘Natural Woods Setting ‘Adjoins Great Golt ‘2-3 Bedrooms/3 Baths ‘Lots of Windov/r ‘Custom Interiors ‘Large Two-Car Garage ‘Open Sundays 2-4 p.m; TMe Aloenson Lake Rd. 4H miles south of Saranoc. at public access to lake 616-642-9623 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Aug. 26. 1997 are available in the County Clerk s office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 800 am. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 11 ings. We have experienced the trae meaning of lov­ ing. caring, and sharing with all of our family and friends. My current battle with Lung Cancer has exhausted much of my energy, but not my will to live. Receiving help from those you love becomes a part of your life. We have been blessed with all the cards, prayers, phone calls and visits from so many of you Special thanks to our children, our grand chil­ dren. brothers, sisters, and all of their families To our many friends and former associates from 46 years with Felpausch To the many friends from our past and present association with the Hastings Jaycees. Kiwanis Club of Hastings, the Loyal Order of lhe Moose, the Barry Co. COA. and many others To our church (St. Rose of Lima) and other area churches for their cards and prayers Words alo can never say it all. Thanks again for being a pan of our lives. Fhnd anti Kate Colvin. — a review of character education research, re­ ported that "clear rules of conduct, student ownership of those rales, a supportive envi­ ronment. and satisfaction resulting from compliance with the norms of the environ­ ment are processes that have been shown to influence and shape desired behaviors " At Monday's meeting, no action was taken on Webb's queries School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said Webb's questions would probably be referred to the board's curriculum committee I state and national officials regarding information that dams along the Thomapple River arc in danger of being decommissioned. (Sec a separate article in this issue of the Banner for an update on the situation). • Heard reports about informational work­ shops from commissioners who recently at­ tended the Michigan Association of Coun­ ties annual meeting. • Met the Michigan Slate University Co­ operative Extension's new agricultural agent for Barry County. Dennis Pennington, who grew up near Charlotte. • Agreed to allow a temporary, part-time person to be hired to work in lhe County Planning and Zoning Department while Pam Wcycrman, planning and zoning assistant and secretary, is unable to work because of medical reasons. Hepatitis A outbreak feared In a news release yesterday, the Barry Eaton District Health Department warned there could be reason to fear Hepatitis A following a Livestock Appreciation Banquet held at the Barry Expo Center on August 18. According to reports, since the banquet which was held in honor of 4-Hcrs and local businesses who supported the 19^7 Livestock sale at the Barry County Fair, the department has confirmed a case of lhe illness in a person who had prepared food and donated it for the banquet. Those who attended and ate an apple salad consisting of sliced apples. Snickers ban and whipped cream should contact lhe Health Department by Sept. 2. When calling the department at 945-9516 ask for Margaret Wood. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 ATTENTION! HASTINGS AREA BUSINESS MANAGERS Now you have an economical choice for trash removal o United Waste 1 -800-882-9565 ext. 323 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28, 1997 CITY HALL, continued from page 1 Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said. "These prices are still lower than if wc went out to rebid or divided it (the project) up into separate two phases." The city earlier had decided to do both phases of the project under lhe current con­ tract. but there was a miscommunication with the engineers. • Approved the appointment of Fire Chief Roger Cans as a delegate to the Michigan Employees Retirement System annual meet­ ing. Assessor Judy Myers will be the alter­ nate. • Awarded the bid of $122,400 from Wingspread Inc. for Phase II utilities work on Enterprise Dnvc in the industrial park. • Bought a Lanier 6755 copy machine for $9,995 from Commercial Equipment be­ cause of its larger paper storage capacity and low monthly maintenance costs Though lhe Lanier did not have the lowest overall bid. Penrod said. "Wc will make lhe difference up the first month in lhe mainte­ nance cost." • Received notification from Americablc International that monthly rates for basic cable service will rise to $30.95 effective Oct. I. Rick Hensley. Americable's vice president of finance, said the reasons were increases in costs for satellite programming services, operating expenses, employee salaries, gas. vehicle maintenance, insurance, postage and maintenance and replacement of equipment Dystrophy 1-800-572-1717 at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broudwi> Rind&ll Hartman. Pastor Sundi) Services 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11.00 a m Mominj Worship Service. 6 00 p.m Even­ ing Service. Wedneiday 7 00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF (.Ol), 1330 N Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a m and 6 pm.. Wednesday 7 pm Also Rambo* Learning Center, child care. 6 a m. to 6 p.m THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 941-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a.m and 10:45 a.m. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share lune 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bring the w hole farm I y HASTINGS FREE METHODIS1 CHURCH. Comer State Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pasior Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. 5:00 p.m. Teens. 6:00 p.m. Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day - 9 00 a m Senior Adult Bible Study. 1000 a m Youth Aduh Bi Ne Study. 6:30 p m Kid's Onzimg. 700 pm Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pasior Carl Litchfield. Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Wor­ ship Services Sunday. 9 00 a.m.. Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00a.m.. Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for al) ages 4 H. Mondays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 p tn Community Breakfisi on third Saturday c*<h month 8:00 am freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hawings Grace Brethren Church), 600 Powell Rd . 1 mdc ea« of HaatMgs. Rus Sarver. Pasior Ementu,. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9:45 a m. ■ Bible Classes - for all ages. 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing Your Faith. 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224. 6:30 p m • Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pasior Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses 8:00 a m and 11 00 a.m . Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 p.m. ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E Bond St (Heatings Church of God building). 9 a m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. David T Huatwick. vicar at 948-2101 St Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Cents Grove Road Pasior Ben Her ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m.. Church Service 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday 6 00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Wonfop II am. After School Special Wednesday. 4pm P.O. Boa 63. Hastings Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shockey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Musu Monuag Wonfop 9:45 and IldO a m . Sunday School 9 45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults Family Hour 6 00 p.m. Sun­ day evening Monday First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6:30 pm Bible Study and Prayer 7 (X) p.m. Thursday: Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women s Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nuncry pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Oui (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible (>iu (ages 13-19); Aduh Bible Study - No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry, leader­ ship training ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a.m. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions' - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Paitor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Aug 31 - 8:00 and 10.00 Holy Communion Thursday, Aug. 28 — 1:00 Ruth Circle. 8 00 AA Sarur day. Aug. 30 — 8:00 NA. Tuesday. Sept 2 — 7:00 Shepherding Comm Wedneiday. Sept. 3 — 10:00 Wordwatchen; 7:00 Sarah Circle HASTINGS FIRST PRESRYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Julr A Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent Thursday. Aug. 28 — 3:00 p.m. Newsletter Deadline. Sunday. Aug. 31 — 9:30a m. Sun day morning Worship Service. The 9:30 service is broadcast over WBCH — AM and FM; nursery is provided during the service. Mon­ day. Sept I - Lafo; Dey Church Office Cloaed Tuesday. Sept. 2 — 7:15 p.m Edeen Circle - Church Lounge Wednesday. Sept 3 - 9:30 am . MarthaMary Circle. 1:30 p.m.. Circle <3; 1:30 p.m. Circle F4 at Dorothy Poaaerna s. 7:00 p m.. Circle F5; 7:00 p m.. Ruth Circle; 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal — nursery provided; 7:00 p.m., Noah's Ark Orientation in Church Dining Room PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. DowI tag. Ml 49050 616) 758-3021 church pnonc Sundsv Service: 9.30 am. Sunday School 11:00 a. m.. Sunday Pvrnaag Prayer Time b.00p-m Wcdaesday. IMe Study. 7:00 pm CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor ship 11 00 a.m.; Evening Service at 6 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. MI 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m., Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2931 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Aug. 3 Morn­ ing services at Tiden Park. Picnic foilowing Aug 14. 15. 16. V.B.S. Thursday aad Fnday at 7-1:30 p.m.; Saturday at 10-11:30 a.m. Picnic following HASTINGS APOSTOLIC i ARERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-18190 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Wonfop 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details Si ng-Separation Inspirational Musk and fellowship Saturday. Sept. 13. I p.m. at Fish Hatchery Part HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Larry Hubley. Pasior Church phone 945-4995 Office Hours Wed./Thun 9 a.m to 12 noon Kathy Count, choir director Sun day morning 9 30 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Morning Wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m Evening Service Wednesday 6:45 p m Warriors (grades K-6th) Youth Fellowship 6:45 pm to 8 30 pm (grades 7th-l2th) Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Supert. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship servkc over WBCH AM 1220 al 10:30 am Sunday. Aug 31 Last Sunday of Summer Schedule with worship 9:30 a.m and child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2 grade; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m Thursday. Sept. 4 — Community Prayer Service 12:15 to 12:45 p.m tn Sanctuary. Sunday. Sept 7 - Stan Fall Schedule with Sunday School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am. and Wor­ ship 11:00 a m with child care and Junior Church Dedication of Habitat for Humanity House corner Orchard and South Streets 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Sept 14 — Coffee Fellowship will return to it’s 10:30 a m. time Nora Lemon Sessions Cecil Marie Arehart REYNOLDS. GEORGIA - Mrs Non Lemon Sessions, age 84. of Reynolds, Georgia, passed away Friday, August 22, 1997 in a Macon County hospital. Mrs. Sessions was a native of Scotts and had lived in Reynolds. Georgia for four years moving from Ruskin, Florida. She was married to the late Frank V. Sessions. Mrs. Sessions along with her husband help raise 13 foster children. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church of Ruskin, Florida and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her son. Allen Dale (Sammy) Sessions as well as her husband, Frank V. Sessions. Mrs. Sessions is survived by her daughter. Bonnie Lee Mead of Reynolds, Georgia; a sister. Bessie Woodham of Scotts; seven grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests dona­ tions to your favorite Christian charity. The family will be at the residence of Donald and Bonnie Mead, Rl 2 Box 138 A, Reynolds, Georgia 31076. Funeral arrangements were made by Goddard Funeral Home in Reynolds, Georgia. GRAND RAPIDS - Cecil Marie Arehart. age 81, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 1997 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Arehart was bom November 6,1915 in Hillsdale, the daughter of Charles A. and Daisy W. (Lowell) Stine. She moved to Hastings in 1919 and attended Hastings schools. She married Albert D. Steeby, he passed away in 1990. She married Chester L. Arehart on July 1, 1961 and he passed away on March 21, 1987. In 1988 she moved to MJ Clark Retirement Home in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Arehart was employed at Middleville Engineer for 10 years. She was a member of Hastings First Presbyterian Church and Clark Memorial Church. Mrs. Arehart was preceded in death by two sisters, Sylva Stine and Myra Nye and one brother, Lowell Stine. She is survived by four sons, David (Anona) Steeby of Wayland, Richard (Ann) Steeby of Ml Pleasant, Charles (Carolyn Jean) Steeby of Freeport and Dcfaaid (Marcia) Steeby of Holland, two daughters, Donna (Charles) Mcquire of Middleville and Alice (Tracy) Kroft of Alto; nineteen grandchildren; twenty­ seven great grandchildren; three sisters, Iola Baily of E Ta was, Nellie Woodman of Hast­ ings and Freida McClurkin of Hastings; nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 29. 1997 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Ted Bailey officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to MJ Clark Retirement Home. Geraldine A. Leineke CLARKSVILLE - Geraldine A. Leineke, age 56, of Clarksville, formerly of Flint and Ionia, passed away Monday, August 25, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings Mrs. Leineke was born March 9. 1941 in Rim, the daughter of Willie and Dorothy (Winn) Thomas. She attended Mootrose High School. She was married to Dennis Leineke in 1973 in Hint. Mrs. Leineke and her husband owned and operated toe Leineke Produce of Ionia for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis in 1991 and one brother, Wade Thomas. Mrs. Leineke is survived by her children, Kathleen (Ron) Ruid of Sai ?uac, James Knibbs and fiance Stir Hewitt of Saranac, William (Ariena) Knibbs of Lake Odessa, Thriaha (Tim) Ruid of Fenwick and Theresa (Lonnie) Ferris of Ionia; two step sons. Jack (Joyce) Leineke of Harrison and Tom (Artie) Leineke of Grand Blanc; thirteen grandchildren; one brother, Julian (Lorraine) Thomas of Fenton; two sisters, Ethel Louise Thomas of Montrose and Betty Anker of Lake Orion; one brother-in­ law, Franke Leineke and one sister-in-law. Evelyn Hodge. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 1997 at the Montrose Cemetery Chapel in Montrose Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Clarksville. Alma E. Faul HASTINGS - Alma E. (Bradshaw) (Boulter) Faul, age 91, of Hastings, passed away Thurs­ day, August 21, 1997 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Faul was bom April 11, 1906 in Orangeville Township, Barry County, the daughter of George and Lucretia (Tibbets) Bradshaw. She was raised in Orangeville Township and attended the Faulk School. She completed high school later in life and graduated Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa in 1977. She was married to Oliver Boulter, Sr. on December 12,1923 and he died June 22,1967. She married Raymond Faul on January 7,1978 and he died May of 1995. Mrs. Faul has lived in Prairieville, Wood­ land Township, Carlton Township and in Woodland moving to Hastings in 1990. She was employed as a Practical Nurse at Pennock Hospital in Hastings for several years. She owned and operated a nursing home in Woodland for many years and did nursing at Thornapple Manor for a few yean. Mrs. Faul was a member of the Grace Luthe­ ran Church, Thomapple Garden Club and Woodland Hobby Club. She was preceded in death by both husbands; her son, Joseph Boulter in 1937; a daughter, Janice Jordan in 1993; two brothers. George and Reginald and four sisters. Laura, Virginia. Cynthia and Lucy Mae. Mrs. Faul is survived by two sons. Oliver (Joyce) Boulter. Jr. of Hastings and Edgar (Janet) Boulter of Freeport; a daughter. Ruby (David) Bolton of Hastings; several grandchil­ dren, great grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren and two step sons, Raymond (Beth) Faul of Woodland and William (Dorothy) Faul of Richland and great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 23, 1997 at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church. Reverend Michael J. Anton officiated. Burial has taken place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville Township of Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Have a SPORTS STORY? Call... 945-9554 I James D. Begerow______ | LAKE ODESSA - James D. Begerow, age 31. of Lake Odessa, passed away, Sunday, August 24, 1997 from accidental injuries. Mr. Begerow was born July 8, 1966 in Hast­ ings, the son of Charles and Linda (Hampel) Begerow. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1986 and was presently employed at McDonalds in Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Ted Hampel and a sister. Jill. Mr. Begerow is survived by his parents, Charles and Linda Begerow of Lake Odessa; three sisters, Cheryl (Steve) Eaton of Hastings, Suzan (Lonnie) Miller of Bellevue and Julie (Calvin) Deatsman of Lake Odessa; two brothers, Noel Begerow of Lake Odessa and Andrew (Jean) Begerow of Sturgis, South Dakota; his grandparents, Nelson and Dorotha Begerow of Lake Odessa and Marian Hampel of Lake Odessa; a great aunt, Della Shellman of Lake Odessa; several nieces, nephews, auatt and uncles. ’ Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26,1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Interment will take place at Lake* side Cemetery. ArthurJames Steeby RichardJ. Troutwine| HASTINGS - Richard J. Troutwine, 58, of Hastings passed away Wednesday, August 20, 1997 at his residence. He was born April 18,1939 in Hastings, the son of Carl and Beulah (Kelly) Troutwine. He attended schools in Howard City and Nashville. He married Shirley McClelland on January 18, 1958 in Woodland. Mr. Troutwine lived in the Nashville and Hastings area most all of his life. He was employed by the Lindell Drop Forge Corp, in Lansing for 28 years, retiring in 1987. After retiring from the Forge Co. he went to work for Flex Fab of Hastings, retiring from there March 26, 1997. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Clair Troutwine. Mr. Troutwine is survived by hi? wife, Shir­ ley; one daughter Shelly and son-h'-law Chris Hartman of Hastings; three grandchildren, Aaron, Ashley and Kimberly; three sistas, Eva Payne of Woodland. Jeanette Watkins of ilastings and Mary Troutwine of Howard City; oce brother, Carl Don Troutwine, Jr. of Big Rapids; his mother-in-law, Mary Jane McClelland of Hastings; and a special nephew and niece Brad­ ley and Kathy Carpenter of Hastings. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 23, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial took place at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Eva G. Peterson \ ROCHESTER. NEW YORK - Eva G. Peter­ son, age 99, formerly Mrs. Jake Edger, former­ ly Lee A. Tinker, a long term resident of Michi­ gan and Barry County, passed away July 14, 1997 in Rochester, New York where she has lived for a number of years. She was born in Olea, Newago County, July 7, 1898. Eva was the youngest of six children born to James Flemin and Rosella Jane (Coverly) Fisher. All of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Peterson was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth L. Tinker; son-in-law, Ed Matth­ ews; daughter-in-law, Joan B. Tinker, one grandchild; one great great grandchild and five brothers >nd sisters. She is survived by her son, Robert N. (Ruth M.) Tinker, daughter-in-law, Marjorie L Matthews; six grandchildren; sixteen great great grandchildren; nine great great great granchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Tinker lived a long and productive life, through bad and good times, as all who knew her will recall. She was a survivor and an inspi­ ration to us all. We loved her and will miss her. Eva’s final resting place is in Middleville, near her first husband, Lee A. Tinker at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Daniel Fred Newman WYOMING - Daniel Fred Newman, age 41, of Wyoming, passed away Monday, August 25, 1997 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Newman was born on October 10,1955 in Hastings, the son of Paul and Betty (Matte­ son) Newman. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1974. He was married to Pamela A. Goddard on August 6, 1990 in New Buffalo, Michigan. Mr. Newman was employed for eighteen yean by Crown Beauty Supply as a Truck Delivery Man, Warehouse Manager and Beau ty Salesman in Grand Rapids. He also worked many years for Carter Lumber in Grand Rapids. He was a member of Middleville United Methodist Church. Mr. Newman was a drummer for different bands in the Grand Rapids area on weekends. He is survived by his wife, Pamela A. Newman; one daughter, Tamitha Adamy of Wyoming; five grandchildren, Deidre, Jessica, Jennifer, Frankie HI and Crystal; his mother, Betty J. Newman; four brothers, David (Caro­ lyn) Newman, John (Charyl) Newman, Mark Newman, all of Middleville and Paul (Cindy) Newman of Grand Rapids; a sister, Joy (James) Myers of Florida and several nieces and nephews Funeral Services were held on Wednesday. August 27, 1997 at Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Reverend Lee Zachman officiated. ; DOBSON. NORTH CAROLINA - Mr. Arthur James Steeby, age 79, of Dobson, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 21. 1997 at North Carolina * Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Mr. Steeby was born April 8, 1918 in Cass County, Michigan, the son of Elmer Lewis and Mary Kactele Steeby He was married to Joyce Martin Steeby. Mr. Steeby was retired as the Barry County Extension Director in Michigan, he was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp and was of the Methodist Faith. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joyce Martin Steeby of the home; two daughters, Mrs. James (Susan) Doane of Galax, Virginia and Mrs. David (Janet) McCoy of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held at 2.00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24,1997 at Salem Fork Christ­ ian Church. Reverend Howard Groover offi­ ciated. Burial took place at Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem Fork Christian Church in Dobson, North Carolina 27017 or the Hastings United Methodist Church in Hastings. ________ Doris Irene Saunders PARCHMENT - | Doris Irene .Saunders (McKibbin), age 86, of Parchment, passed away Wednesday, Auguat 20, 1997 at Upjohn Nursing Home in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Saunders was born March 3. 1911 in Yankee Springs Township, Barry County, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Frank) McKibbin. She attended Yankee Springs A Count rural schools and graduated from Hast­ ings High School. She attended Barry County Normal and Western Michigan Teachers College. She was married Rush Saunders. Mrs. Saunders taught in rural schools for 25 years, retiring in 1955. Five years ab Yankee Springs and twenty years at Milo schools. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Saunders was preceded in death by her husband. Rush on March 26,1980; her parents; a daughter, Normay (Wesley) Althaus on May 30. 1979 and several brothers A sisters. She is survived by a daughter, Mary (James) Chadderdon of Kalamazoo; five grandchil­ dren; six great grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Brooks of Plainwell and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, August 25, 1997 at Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Preston D. Porter officiated. Burial took place at Mount Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Myron A. "Choke" Graham DELTON - Myron A. "Choke" Graham, age 69, of Delton, passed away Monday, August 25, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Graham was bom on February 29,1928 in Parkville, Minnesota, the son of Ralph and Mary (Thorpe) Graham. He graduated from Holly High School. He was married to Joyce Moul on November 30. 1946 in Pontiac. Mr. Graham was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. After the service in 1947 he began working at Bordons Creamery in Pontiac. From 1957-1964 he served as a Michigan Stale Trooper in Sl Clair and Battle Creek. In 1964 he began working at Fuller Transmission ih Kalamazoo, where he worked for 19 yeart. Since 1983 he has owned and operated the Gull Lake Market He was a member of the Redemtion Luthe­ ran Church in Battle Creek. Choke enjoyed working at the market and serving his customers. Mr. Graham was preceded in death by five brothers. Dale Graham, Delbert Grahani, Ralph Graham, Norman Graham and Richaiji Graham. « He is survived by his wife, Joyce; one son, Chris of Battle Creek; three grandchildren anil seven great grandchildren; one sister, Marilyn Hubbarth of Lake Orion; three brothers, Howard Graham of Arizona, Harvey Graham of Rochester and Emery Graham of Port Ritche, Florida. Funeral services will be held al 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 1997 at Redemption Lutheran Church. Reverend Dan L. Seng will be officiating. Burial will take place at Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe organization of the Donors Choice. Funeral arrangements were made by FarleyEstes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Richland Chapel. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 28, 1997 — Page 7 Social News Brecheisens mark 50th anniversary Robbes to celebrate golden anniversary Ken and Cynthia Robbe will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house for fami­ ly and friends Sunday. Aug 31. from 2-4 p.m The event will take place al the Parish House of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W. Center Street The only gift requested is your presence It is being hosted by their children Gary and Deborah Robbe of Hastings. Kendra and Bob Bcthcll of Marana. AZ.. and Becky and John Matthews of Los Lunas. N.M Mans of you may remember them as educators in the Hastings Area School System. Uoyd and Carolyn Brecheisen were mar­ ried April 20. 1947 at Zion Lutheran Church. Woodland, by Rev. George Nieman. They celebrated with five other couples in their park in Lakeland. Fla . with a "This is Your Life” program. Over 200 attended They celebrated with their four daughters. Marilyn. Evelyn. Martha. Ruth and families Aug. 16. at the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings Since Lloyd retired from farming in I9R6. they have been going to Florida for six months. Keegstra-Rose plan to wed Oct. 3 Trumbell-Baker united in marriage Stacey Ann Trumbull and John Neil Baker were married on April 26. 1997 in Montego Bay. Jamaica She is the daughter of Thomas and Debra Cleveland of Hastings He is the son of Edward and Glenda Baker of Duluth Georgia The bride graduated from Hastings High School and attended North Georgia College. She is employed by GE Capital in Alpharfita. Jodene Elaine Keegstra and Paul Bryan Rose will be married on Oct 3. 1997 Fhc bride-to-be is the daughter of Roger and Kimberly Keegstra of Hudsonville Currently working at Holland Community Hospital, she is a graduate of Hudsonville High School and attended Grand Rapids Com munity College. The groom-to-be is the son of Ray and Mary Rose of Hastings Currently serving as a Lieutenant in the United States Army, he is a graduate of Hastings High School and Hope College Ga The groom graduated from Clinton High School. Clinton. Miss., and attended Mississippi College and DeKalb Community College. DeKalb. Ga. He is employed by GE Capital in Norcross. Ga They reside in Lawrenceville. Ga McMellen-Juneau speak wedding vows Harold Hawks to mark 90th Harold Hawks will celebrate his doth birth day with an open house Sundav. Aug 31. from I to 4 p.m at Hope Township Hall. 5463 Wall Lake Rd iM-43) Please stop by Sarah McMellen and Timothy Juneau were united in mamage Sunday . July 27. 1997 in Peace Community Church of God. Hastings. Mich, by Pastor John Mcllish After the ceremony the couple were chauffered by Ed and Rose McMellen. grand­ parents of the bnde. in a white limousine fur­ nished by Thomapple Motors, compliments of Doug Mucci and George Anderson, owners Woodland N€WS by Catherine Lucas A house-to-house Cystic Fibrosis cam­ paign will be held in Woodland village and township during September Chairwoman Jenlce Hosteller. 367-4081. said she still could use more volunteers. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease and re­ quires both parents to be carriers before it can occur. There is a simple quick test to see if a person is a earner. Il involves sticking a finger in a jar of gel to see if the gel changes color. The disease causes thick mucous that complicates breathing and digestion in af­ fected children. Persons afflicted with it lived into only their teens twenty years ago. and now live into their early twenties, but it lakes constant care and lhe child lives through much misery dunng those short lives. Researchers arc making great headway in treating the disease and a treatment may soon develop that will give these children a nor­ mal life expectancy. Where research is in­ volved. money is always needed I have recently read that partial or com­ plete lung transplants have been done on some patients and seem to be successful in giving permanent relief. Many other meth­ ods of treatment arc also being tried. A permanent solution to lhe disease seems to be very close, but it will take more work and consequently more money. Labor Day weekend is the traditional time for Woodland's (both village and township) big Homecoming celebration. The busy weekend full of events will open Friday evening when the softball tournament begins in the park at 6 p.m. and Woodland United Methodist Church holds an ice cream social from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The church members will serve sandwiches and home­ made ice cream with cakes and pies. At the same time, the Woodland Eagles will hold a fish fry in the lodge building on Main Street. Saturday morning lhe softball tournament will continue, the arts and craft show will open in the park, there will be a horseshoe tournament, and the Woodland Library will hold a sale of donated and surplus books. This year's books include hundreds of paper­ backs. some read only once. There will be a few new hardbacks and some life collections of books donated by surviving members of families. Woodland Eagles will serve breakfast from 6 a.m. to noon and special order food all day in their building. The parade will start on Franklin Street in front of Woodland Elementary School, go down M-43 (Broadway) to Main Street and north on Mam Street to the park entrance. All parade entries should be at Woodland Elementary School on Franklin Street no later than 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30. Judges appointed by the fire department will award prizes in several categories. Frank and Wilma Townsend will be the grand marshals, and their reception in the park pavilion will begin after the parade prizes arc awarded. The Lakewood Community Ambulance will hold an open house and reception later in the afternoon to show their new building on Broadway west of the village. Everyone is invited to drop by the new building on M­ 43 (West Broadway) and enjoy the hospital­ ity of the paramedics and other staff and vol­ unteers. The Veterans Monument Committee will have a replica of the ordered stone monument in the parade and it will be displayed all af­ ternoon in lhe park. Brochures explaining the monument and the need for funds to help pay for it will be handed out there. Contri­ butions for the monument which will be placed in Woodland Memorial Park (the cemetery) may be made at any lime at Ionia County National Bank in Woodland or given at the display that day. A lax number will be given with a receipt. If anyone is still interested in renting space for a booth and not yet registered, they can call Betty Curtis al 367-4504 or they can send a check for $10 to her al 149 W. Broadway. Children's games and contests will be held in the park at 2:30 p.m. Kelly Rowland will direct this program. The Woodland Lions Club will hold their chicken barbecue in the park Saturday after­ noon and will hold a raffle for donated prizes (savings bonds). Chicken dinner tickets can be purchased from any Wcxxlland Lion prior to the dale, ($6 for adults and $3 for children under 12) or they may be bought on the grounds that day until all lhe chicken halves are gone. The Lions Club will begin serving the chicken at 4 p.m. and they plan to have the last few chicken halves come out of lhe cooker around 7 p.m. The Woodland Fire Department again will hold a 50-50 raffle Saturday evening and they will operate their dunking booth in the park during the day. They also are organizing and running the softball tournament The athletic association will operate the park food concession stand all three days of the softball tournament. The Woodland Eagles Lodge will have breakfast from 6 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sunday and Monday and will have i public food license all three days from 7:30 a.m. to closing. Food will be served any lime dunng those hours The Eagles will also hold a dime pitch booth in the park Saturday. The usual Sunday morning community worship will be held in the park at 9 a.m. and lhe Living Stones from Lakewood United Methodist Church will participate The Woodland Gospel Quartet with special guests. ' The Sears" from Scars. Mich., will present a concert Sunday at Woodland United Methodist Church beginning al 7 p.m. There are children's entries in the Woodland Homecoming parade, as these kids demonstrate from last year's event. The softball tournament will be operated by lhe Woodland Fire Department this year and the championship game should occur sometime Monday afternoon I spent the past weekend in Ohio near Cleveland with long-time friends. Claude and Fem Brittain, who were neighbors while wc lived in Atlanta. They now live in Florida, but are spending the summer in Cleveland area to be near their daughter and grandson and invited me to drive over and see them be­ fore they go back to lhe southern climes for the winter. Joyce Weinbrecht came to Woodland last Wednesday and took blood pressures at the Eagles-Commission on Aging meal site. She does this the third Wednesday of each month. Anyone can drop in and have blood pressure checked. After lhe blood pressure clinic she and 1 met Dale and Lee Geiger and Gretchen Slater for lunch at the Townehouse. Because Wein­ brecht is Barry County Veteran’s Counsel, she had written a letter for lhe Woodland Township Veterans' Memorial Committee to use as a ■■statement of purpose" in solicit­ ing funds for the monument and related land­ scaping to be placed in lhe cemetery. Copies of this letter will be sent to busi­ nesses that serve the Woodland area and handed out to lhe public during the Labor Day weekend craft show to explain what the memorial committee is and is trying to do. The full committee includes Dale Geiger. Gretchen Slater. Jim Smith. Richard Estep and Harvey McClelland and they been work­ ing on the project for some lime now. It is estimated the completed monument and related landscaping including lighting for the flag will cost around $10,000 which the committee hopes to gel through contribu­ tions from the public. So far. $3,000 has been raised. The monument is completed and will be shipped when the money is available for it. a new 40-foot flag pole has been supplied by the Woodland Township and lines for the lighting are being run underground at this time. Anyone can donate to this project al the Woodland Branch of Ionia County National Bank. There will be a lax exempt number on each receipt, making this contribution tax deductible. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING The Hastings Charter Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 1998 at the Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings, Michigan on SEPTEMBER 8,1997 at 7:00 p.m. The property tax rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget wM be the subject ot this hearing. A copy of the budget Is available for public inspection at the Township Hall. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the township clerk, at the above address or call 948-9690 or 945-3291 seven (7) days in advance. TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION To: The residents and property owners of the Township of Yankee Springe, Barry County, Michigan, and any other Interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a regular meeting held on August 14, 1997, the Township Board adopted an ordinance to amend the Zoning Map and Article III, 15.3.1, Use District Boundaries of the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance, to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances In conflict herewith, and to provide for an effective date of said ordinance. AMENDMENT TO THE YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 04-97 An ordinance to amend the Zoning Map and Article III, 15.3.1, Use District Boundaries, of the Township Zoning Ordinance, In the following portions to wit: Unplatted land, Land Section 6 of the Yankee Springs Township Zoning Ordinance; to repeal all ordinances or parts of ordinances In conflict herewith; and to establish the effective date of said Ordinance. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS SECTION I REZONINQ OF LAND IN SECTION 6 The Township Zoning Map and Article III, 15.3.1 of the Township Zoning Ordinance Is hereby amended to rezone property located in Section 6, more particularly described as follows: The West 15 acres of Section 6 bearing parcel no. 6-8-16-006 003 00. from an "AG" Agricultural District to an "1-2" Industrial District classification. (| REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND EFFECTIVE DATE All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. This ordinance shall take effect eight days following proper publication of notice of its adoption In accordance with and subject to Michigan Public Act 297 of 1996. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP Jan Lipperl, Clerk 284 North Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 616-795-9091 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 28. 1997 LEGAL NOTICE Ann landers TWOHCY MAMMI, PLC 212 Water* Grand Rapid*, MkMsan 4M03 (•It) 4IM1M Seasick cure THIS FIRM IS A O€BT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Dear Ano Landers: I'm a young, single mother My daughter is 3. and I'm sure you know how challenging 3-year-olds can be My problem is that I have no patience with her I find myself yelling at her and spanking her too often She is so scared of me that she flinches every lime I get angry. I spend 24 hours a day with this ch'ki because there is nobody to take her off my hands for even a second 1 know this is wrong. I s»ul resent my mother for yelling so much and spanking me when I was growing up. I swore I would never treat my own kids that way. but here I am. eating my words I'm afraid these small spanks on the behind will turn into abuse if I don’t get some help soon. 1 love my daughter more than anything. NOTICE Or MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Dwfoult hot occurred tn the conditions ol o mor tpoge mode by Bruce D Frohnep on individual morfgogor to Plymouth Mortgoge Company Inc mortgogee by a mortgage doted May 16 1909 recorded in the OH Ke ol Reg.tier ol Deeds for Barry County, on Moy 23 1909 in liber 482 page 756. ond assigned by mortgogee to Plymouth Sov mgs Bonk a Massachusetts savings bonk ol 95 Bedford Street. Middleborough MA 02346 assignee, by on assignment dated May >6 1989 ond reco ded in the OHk« of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on Moy 23 1989 in Liber 482. page 760 Because of said default, the mortgogee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to be due. including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of S33 770 49 ond interest will continue on lhe principal balance ol S30 182 91 at the rote of I * 375 percent No suit or proceeding in low has boen instituted to recover the debt secured by soid mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue ol the power of sole contained in soid mortgage and the statute m such cose mode and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided m said mortgage, ond all legal costs charges ond penses including nttorneys fees allowed by low ond oil faxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole o* rhe mortgaged premises of public sale to the highest bidder at the East Door of the Barry County Courthouse Hostings Michigan on Thursday September 11. 1997 at I 00 p.m The premises covered by said mortgage ore situated in Township of Hope Barry County. Michigan and ore described as follows A parcel of land in the Northwest Quarter of Section 31. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, described os BEGINNING at o point 1 092 feet South of the Northwest corner of soid Section 31 thence East 190 feet, thence South 150 feel thence West 190 feet, thence North 150 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING ond commonly knswn os 9255 Miller Rood Delton Michigan Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the dote ol sale, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCI 600 3241a in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of sale Dated July 28 1997 TWOHEY AAAGGINI PLC Attorneys for Plymouth Savings Bank By David Schoolenberg 212 Waters Building Grand Ropids Ml 49503 (616) 459-6168 (8 28) Robert Jay Winterhalter. Jr . Middleville and Sally Jo Peterson. Middleville Timothy Chafes George. Hastings and Tina Mane Snedegar. Hastings Ronald Lee Hyan, 11. Hastings and Collette Dawn Greenaway. Hasting* James Edgar Lycos. Wayland and Laura Ann Terrebonne. Wayland. Michael Alan Cheeseman. Nashville and Rexanne Kay Yates. Nashville. Kenneth Charles Adgate. Middleville and Ginger Lynn Zoulek. Middleville. Edward C. Hinga. IL Plainwell and Rebec­ ca J. Gnatuk. Plainwell Ronald Eugene Marshall. Plainwell and Jean Marie Reynolds. Plainwell Neil Thomas Wakley. Bank Creek and Heidi Ann Hobson. Bank Creek Joseph Ray Hendnck. Hastings and Tom Lynn Norris. Hastings. Gary Wayne Gerrard Raddalz. Middleville and Stacey Ellen Larson. Middleville Jeffrey Alan Walcott. Middkvilk and Dawn Renee Lajcak. Middkvilk Gregory Scott Black. Hastings and Laurie Ann Taylor. Kentwood. Joseph Gerald Morrow. Jackson and Tonya IL’nae Brasington. Hastings. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY 1815 Lacey Rd. Dowling, Ml 49050 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS OR PARTIES IN INTEREST IN FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PLAN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of a lake improvement update study and herbicide treatments for nuisance aquatic plant control, (the "Improvements”), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, has made its final determination of a special assessment district, which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the improvements shall be assessed The special assessment district includes those parcels in: Subdivisions: Carter's Fine Lake Park Annex: Daisy Hill: Fine Lake Park Indian Isle Resort Lakeview Terrace Oak Grove Oak Grove 82 Oak Park Oakwood Paulina Beach Reid Park Shore Acres Plant No 1 Standley's First Addition Walnut Ridge West Beach PARCELS: 009019-001-00 00901900200 00901900201 00901900300 00901900600 00902900200 00902901500 00902901700 00902901800 00902901900 00902902100 Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots Lots 1 through 17 1 through 58 1 through 20 1 through 55 1 through 21 1 through 16 17 through 36 1 through 16 1 through 14 1 through 11. Block 1 1 through 13. Block 2 1 through 20. Block 3 1 through 11 25 through 27 and 30 through 40 1 through 26 1 through 68 1 through 50 AND 009029022-00 00902902400 00902903600 00902904200 00903000300 00903000400 00903000500 00903000600 009030006-10 00903001300 00903001600 009-030-017-00 009030-024-00 009030-025-00 009030-026-00 009-075-004-00 009075-013-00 009100-008-00 009100-00900 009130-008-00 009130-008-10 00913900900 009 130-010-00 009130011-00 009135003-00 00913500400 00913500600 00913501700 00914001400 00914001600 00915002000 00915500100 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the distnet. which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said improvements which ts to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNS­ TOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE 10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1997. AT 7:00 O'CLOCK P M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL/FIRE STATION. 13555 M 37. BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an apperance or protest can be filed with the township by letter pnor to the hearing in which case a personal appearance at the heanng is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated August 13. 1997 coal Colds come from viruses Whether you're naked or clothed, if you come in con tact with that bug and your immune system can't fight it — zap — it’s cold — Bugged in Santa Rosa Dear Bugged Of course you arc right, but if you decide to go walking naked in a snowstorm, your immune system will weaken, and you may indeed get a cold June Dos tar. Ckork Township of Johnstown and I hale myself when I hurt her I don't want to discuss this with my family because I'm too embarrassed I'm afraid to see a counselor because he might report me and the authorities would lake my little girl away Please help me — impatient in Pa Dear Impatient You are not alone Many parents have this problem I commend you for reaching out for help, but you need more than 1 can give you. Please write to Parents Anonymous. 675 W Foothill Blvd . Suite 220. Claremont. Calif 91711, or call I-800-THE-K1DS. This is a splendid organization that helps people with your pro­ blem all the time. Wetting cure Dear Ann Landers: I'd like to tell your readers how our 13-year-old daughter. "Denise," was cured of bed-wetting. Three years ago. she spent a few weeks with my sister, who is a nurse My sister would wake Denise up in the wee hours of the morning and make her use the bathroom whether she need­ ed to or not. Denise would then go back to sleep. My sister kept pushing the hour back until she figured out that Denise could slay dry until about 6 a.m. from then on. she made Denise use an alarm clock, set tor 6 a m., and my daughter never went to bed without setting it. When Denise came home, we gave her an alarm clock as a gift and got rid of the rubber mats that used to be on her bed She was thrilled, and so are we. I hope some of your readers will find this information useful. — Relieved in Canada. Dear Canada: You have helped a great many parents today, and I want to thank you on behalf of all of them. You also have helped the children. Bed wetting beyond 4 years of age can cause a child to feel embarrassed and ashamed. Your letter is su-e to be a daybnghtener for two generations Cold cause Dear Ann Landers: Please set al) those people straight who are convinced they get colds from drafts, cold weather or the lack of Dear Ann lenders: Your correspondent who suffered from seasickness should try a merchant seaman's remedy. It's Coca-Cola and soda crackers As an officer of military transports. I have prescribed this for dozens of sailors, and it has worked wonders Capt John M LeCato in Charleston. S.C Dear Captain Thanks on behalf of all those you helped today. May 1 add a P.S.? It doesn't have to be Coca-Cola. Any carbonated drink — Pepsi, ginger ak or 7-Up — also will do the trick 1 thought I'd better mention this because I happen to own a few shares of Coca-Cola and don't want to be accused of you-know-what. Cranial wiring Dear Ann Landers: Those folks who couldn't recognize their next-door neighbors or even Roselyn Carter because of a "glitch in their crania) wiring" as you put it haven't begun to experience real embarrassment My story tops theirs. When I was a senior in college, doing my year abroad in Denmark. 1 was introduced to a beautiful raven-haired woman. "Christine" and we immediately became an "item." We lived together and traveled throughout Europe for the next eight months. When we returned to the states. I visited her in her New- Jersey home, but unfortunately, since 1 live in Florida, distance eventually took its toll, and we stopped seeing each ocher About 18 months later. 1 attended the wed­ ding of the guy who had introduced me to Christine. As I entered the reception. 1 saw at a distance this beautiful raven-haired woman. She hurried straight to me and with a twinkle in her eye said. “I missed you!" You guessed it. I did not have the faintest idea who she was. She realized that 1 didn't recognize her and said. "Thanks a lot. My name is Christine." She then turned around and headed in the opposite direction. 1 spent the next three days trying to get her to talk to me — to no avail. — Winter Park. Pla. Dear Winter Park: Too bad Christine didn't read my column on cranial winng. She might hrve realized you have that problem. Inciden­ tally. it's a lot more common than most folks realize Iron hazard Dear Ann lumders: It I can help even one family prevent a fuc. writing this letter will have been worth the trouble Here's what hap­ pened at our house yesterday: As in most households, for our family, get­ ting ready for work and school is chaotic. Most of us had left for the day. but my daughter stayed home She had just graduated and had been out partying the night before. She didn't get in until almost 4am and plan­ ned to spend the day sleeping When I returned from work at 5 p.m.. I noticed a burning odor and ran upstairs. I was horrified to discover that the iron had been left on all day by one of my children who kft the house at 7-00 a m that morning The worst part was my daughter was still asleep in her bedroom, only 8 feet from the ironing board. Please tell people to purchase an iron with an automatic shut-off. I had one once but lost it during a move. It could save the lives of family members and pets, not to mention your house and all of your possessions. I urge peo­ ple to invest in this $20 lifesaver because some day. they may not be as lucky as wc were. — Sheboygan. Wis. Dear Sheboygan: Your letter beats anything 1 might say. and I might add. it's better than a full-page ad in a magazine Vacation gift Dear Ann Landers: I received a wedding invitation in the mail this week and need to know what to do This will be the second mar­ riage for both people I'm sure they have everything S couple could want I know. too. that they arc plann­ ing a trip to Australia and New Zealand for their honeymoon On lhe bottom of the invitation was the notation: "No gifts, please. You may, however, donate to our vacation fund." My question: Is this acceptable? Or can we give them something of our choice? — Oakland. Calif. Dear Oakland: Very close family members sometimes give cash, but a request for dona­ tions for finance a honeymoon docs not seem appropriate to me. If you wish to give them a gift, feel free to send one of your own choosing. Hkhor j the truth about pot. cocaine. LSD. PCP. crack, speed and downers? "The Lowdown on Dope'' has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3 75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.1 Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS The Lake Odessa Depot/Museum will be open Saturday. Aug. 30between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for any interested visitors. The Curtiss-Potter family reunion also will be held Saturday at the John Smith farm in Berlin Township. The Curtiss family came to this area in a series of moves from New England, during the mid to late 1800s. The chicken barbecue hosted by the Woodland Lions' Club will be held Saturday as part of lhe weekend events with meals, parade, church service, sales of crafts and us­ ed books. Mrs Gaylord (Grace) Cook is to be the honored guest at an open house Sunday al the Dakin home on Powell Road The Cooks moved to a new home on Musgrove Highway when Gaylord retired from lhe Department of Corrections. This has continued to be her home since the death of her husband. Labor Day weekend is upon us. Most business places, banks and post office will be closed. By then school will have been under way for a week. David J. Tidball was married in late spring in an outdoor ceremony at the home of the mother of his bride. Connie Kemiing. in Grand Rapids. He is the son of David Tidball of Sixth Avenue and Carol of Nashville. The Counter Drain project is heading for the home stretch. On Saturday a paving com­ pany applied tarvi al the important Fourth A venue/Emerson intersection and did narrow strips on Johnson Street where the drain cross­ ed the street in two places Now the green bean trucks can make a straight run for Twin City Foods with only one turn instead of hav­ ing to turn five comers to reach their destina­ tion. The truck and wagonload hauled by a farm tractor likewise can use the Emerson route to reach the farm where the bean waste is hauled without going on a residential side street The line has been run to the west terminus of Johnson Lane to a new catch basin. An open drain from the south will spill the ground water from Twin City into the open drain and then imo the same basin. Likewise an open ditch above the drain along the street right-ofway will catch the Anderson farm drainage before it reaches the lawns of the neighbors Repair work remains to be done on Mime lawns along the way With cooler than norma) (for August) temperatures, the flowers should keep their beauty longer this year The VanLaanen flower beds and those at the Arnold McLeod borne are worthy of note Fredericks. Kleins, and Dykhouscs also have showy displays Beverly Rider on Fourth Avenue has a beautiful garden Central United Methodist Church hosted its missionary family on Wednesday night Church members gathered for a shared meal The Webslers have been a Wisconsin farm family before going into mission work under church auspices. They have been in peril at times with the insurgents running amok in Zaire, but they felt great security from the tribesmen al their village where both are teachers. Paul teaches agriculture using native materials for anima) shelter and housing The tribal people have been of the hunter-gatherer culture, so raising crops of any kind is alien to the men who were reduced to hunting rats and mice and grubs for food to take home for the wives to cook The large animals have disap Paul Webster shows his audience In Fellowship Hall the premise of his mission work to help the people In his Zalran village how to improve its nutrition, health and economics with projects Involving goats, chickens and rabbits, fish ponds, oxen, field crops and gardens. Sunflowers produce oil, which is a saleable item. pored. The armies were not paid, so the soldiers were forced to live off lhe land. With an assault rifle they scored when shooting a wildebeeste or other large animal. As a result, the tall grasses have grown to great heights since the large animals are no longer grazing Their nearest town is 40 miles away — a three-hour journey. The wife teaches nutrition classes. The in­ fants would have greater life expectancy if they have as much as a half-cupful of milk a day after weaning. Certain local men have been enlisted to be alternate leaders in much the manner of extension agents The country lost through lhe warring their banking, postal and highway systems. The 13-year-old daughter has been home schooled, but this year she will attend boar ding school in Zambia. Summer and her parents. Paul and Roxanne, were overnight guests of Ted and Phylis Armstrong before going on to Williamston, their 71st church in which to make their presentation They gave a carved wooden figure to Lhe host church. Barb DeLaney, chairman of the mission commit­ tee. made most of lhe preparations for their visit and the dinner. The Lakewood Area Choral Society sang "The Star Spangled Banner" at lhe opening of the White Caps game on Saturday evening al Old Kent Park. On Friday night, a block of 45 seats was us­ ed by members and friends of Central UMC for their second annual White Caps baseball night. Despite the weather forecasts, the sky was sunny and the temperatures were comfor­ table With a lol of entertainment along the way leading up to the actual first pitch, the 9.500 plus audience was well occupied. There was plenty of action on the field but no runs were scored until lhe first half of the 12th inn­ ing when the Beloit team finally prevailed The game ended with the scoreboard reading 1-0 There had been at least 15 hits along the way. a broken bat. an ejected player who challenged the umpire, the antics of the mascot Crash. Following the game there were beautiful fireworks to climax the evening. With the extra innings of play, the cost per inning kept getting lower and lower. This was a lot of entertainment for a mere $5. Early ar­ rivals received free baseball caps and rickshaw odes to the entrance Author Tom Huggler of E. Musgrove Highway is included in a new anthology of writers. His new video has been publicized. This is on hunting woodcocks. While Lansing has been celebrating the centennial of the Oldsmobile, lhe paper has been full of related stories — about the caravans from California, lhe vintage autoi and more Saturday's front page was on the history and horsepower shows three cars from each decade. The first car shown was an 1899 Oldsmobile Electric, four passenger Phaeton owned by Don and Ken McDowell of Lake Odessa Thc\ have several cars in various states of refurbishing This model was on display Guests of William and Jewel Eckstrom dur­ ing the past week were their daughters. Lisa VanderLinden and children of Maryland, and Suzanne and Dan Dailey and children from Salt Lake City. Lisa's husband. Ron. was busy practicing his football team at the University of Maryland for their first fall game The new sign for Huhn's food market was mounted on the facade on Friday las. week. About lhe same time, the shopping carts were fitted with new green handle grips with the store name printed. The parking lot is the same size, but new painting marks additional parking spots Ionia County Dram Commissioner John Bush has made frequent tops to Lake Odessa in recent weeks to inspect the Counter Drain project. At the same time he is keeping tabs on a county dram in the city of Belding and three agricultural drains. He has now held his post longer than any previous commissioner in the county �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 28. 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Barry County Fair (Continued) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht This year. 1997. was the 145th annual Barry County Fair It was held from July 14 through July 19. It was the 50th anniversary of lhe large animal sale at the fair. Chet Guckes and Russ Sunton. who had purchased animals at that first sale in 1947. were honored at this year’s sale. This was the seventh year that the fair was held at the 160 acre fairgrounds and the Barry County Expo Center in Rutland Township. Bill Neal, a tcn-year member of the Fair Board, has been president for the past two years. The fair continues to grow. There were more than 5.000 entries in competition. The Expo Center was well used and the cam­ pground was filled. W.G. Wade Shows presented lhe midway, and there was a Demolition Derby and Ken Mel lens was a featured performer for the fair. How the fair evolved to the point of moving to larger quarters is another story to be told at another time. The renovations done in 1973 made the fairgrounds on West State Street more user friendly and helped to solve some of the pro­ blems of the growth of the fair. The 1974 fair was successful, ending with lhe fair in the black and the Agricultural Society making plans for future fain. The 123rd fair opened on Monday. July 13, 1975 with 4-H members and many other Barry County citizens competing for hundreds of dollars in premium money. Again in 1975. there was harness racing. Stubmite, owned by Clarence Pixley of Hickory Comers, received the blanket presented by Varney’s TV of Hastings. Lyle Varney drove in six of the seven races held on Friday. Carol Varney, his daughter, was his groom. Cathy's Russell was one of his winn­ ing horses. Tractor pulling contests and mule pulls, as well as the livestock parade, led by Barry County ShenfTs Posse, were again a part of ibe fair. 4 H demonstrations were given and the 4 H and FFA Fat Slock Sale was held. A junior rodeo was scheduled as a grandstand attraction. A halter class draft horse show and the draft horse and pony hitch show were giandstand attractions. There were two Kids’ Days in 1975. one on Tuesday and again on Saturday when prices on the midway were reduced. Crown Amusements Company supplied the midway. And once again, the Michigan Demolition Derby was held on Saturday night. The wash racks were kept busy as the many animals were prepared to be shown. This in­ cluded dairy cattle, beef cattle, horses, hogs and goats. All animals shown had to be clean *nd groomed. In the dairy division. Brown Swiss was won by Paul Bennett; Ayshire. Vernon Jackson; Jersey. Kevin Erb; Guernsey. Mike Shilton and Holstein. Debbie Jarrard. John Bennett, representing Hastings City Bank, purchased the reserve champion market bog. shown by Cheryl Keech of Nashville for $2.45 per pound. John Wieringa showed the champion lamb. The champion steer, an Angus, brought $1.40 per pound, purchased by Hastings Mutual, shown by Anne Bryans. Daryl Brodbeck had the grand champion steer, also purchased by Hastings Mutual. The sale grossed $38,996.25 Mickylouise Myers won the honors with her dog "Hotai" and Cathy Smith with "Promise" was the best junior handler in the dog show. Susan Townsend tuad the champion drake named "Zeck.” Mickeylouise Myers showed the grand champion goat. The Show of Champions, held on Saturday, where each of the 4-H members competed, showing horses, dairy, beef, sheep, swine and goats. The winners were selected on the total tabulated ability to judge all of the livestock. First place winner was Cheryl Keech, second place was Sue Michele, third place went to Pam Langs, fourth place, Terry Burchan and fifth place went to Barbie Townsend. The Republican party had a booth in the community building, where they did surveys of some political issues. Barry County was overwhelmingly against federal gun control. They favored a full State Police post in Barry County. They agreed that the 4 percent sales tax on food and drugs should be returned. They were about equally divided on whether the federal government should provide jobs for the unemployed. There was four proposals listed on the voting machine at the GOP booth. A total of 605 people voted. Many persons had never Sandy Schondelmayer, (right) purchased the reserve champion market lamb shown by Kelly Wieringa. 4-H club members at the wash racks. 1970s. (Let* to right) John Townsend, president of the fair board presenting recognition plaques to Mr. and Mrs. Earl McKibbin. center, when Earl retired from secretary-manager after 21 years. Bill Christie, the new secretary­ manager is on the right. used a voting machine and "many were in­ terested in how to "write in” a vote and how to split a ticket. President Ford received 213 votes. George Wallace. 57. Kennedy. 31; Reagan. 18; Rockefeller and Muskie. 4 each. Jackson 3. Humphrey. Udal. Garry Brown and Julian Bond 2 each. Mondale. Milliken. Buckley. McGovern. Abzag. Goldwater. Church. Birch Bayh and Hart each received one vote. Barry County Sheriff Department also had an interesting display al the fair in 1975. The display featured "live” television and covered safety procedures, drug information and other topics of interest. Cpi. Maynard Sutton. State Trooper. Jack Gruska and Mike Sutton were Mime of the persons who manned this booth When the Michigan Fair circuit ended in 1975, arrangements were made with Jim Carl for space to store his Crown Amusement Company’s equipment for the winter months. Crown had supplied the midway for Barry County Fair many times. The incumbent directors of the Barry Coun­ ty Agriculture Society were returned to the board, with Earl McKibbin named as secretary manager again. The theme of the 1976 Barry County Fair was “Progress of Country Living." A parade under the direction of Undersheriff James R. Orr kicked off the season on July 10. 1976. Categories for the parade were musical groups, 4-H groups, agriculture, old farm machinery, equipment and tractors, transpor­ tation. ground, water and air. There were a new exposition building on the fairground in 1976. which had been built at the cost of $12,000. 1976 was the bicenten­ nial year for the United States, so the new building was named the Bicentennial Building. The new building was dedicated Sunday. July 17. 1976. The people who had been in­ strumental in putting up the new Bicentennial building were presented to the audience dur­ ing the dedication. Mabel Barry, superinten­ dent in charge of the new building, accepted the key from Fair Board President. John Townsend. Honored were Roy DeHaven, who designed lhe building. Howard Ferris, who handled the paperwork and Elwyn The racing stables at the new fair grounds Bender, the contractor who built it. The Rev. Harley Townsend, father of Fair Board Presi­ dent, John Townsend, was the main speaker at the dedication. A special Bicentennial award for the best open class group exhibit at the Barry County Fair was won by the Barry County Farm Bureau Women. Anna Cairns accepted the $50 bond which was presented by Dr. and Mrs. Larry Blair. The Barry County Agricultural Society re­ tained its incumbent members with John Townsend retained as president. The 1977 fair had many Best of Show win­ ners in many classifications. Horse showman­ ship had many champions showing in the various classes. Riders from the Yeckley Club, lhe 9 Star Club, the T-K Riders, lhe Trail Dusters, the Lucky Star Club, the Maverick Club, the Cherokee Riders Club, the Amigo Club, the H.H.E. Club, the Yankee Spnngs Royal Riders and the Gallop­ ing Troubadours all had winning members. Candice Mater had the grand champion of the Sheep Show. The Kennedy family won (be most honors in the Swine Show. Cheryl Keech showed the reserve champion pen and Gloria Selby had the reserve champion, in­ dividual. Kathy Converse and Kelly Eash, won top honors in the 4-H dog show. Over 50 events were staged and judged for lhe horses of Barry County, with many excep­ tional animals winning honors. Mickeylouise Myers of the Naughty Nan­ nies 4-H Club had the Grand Champion Goal. Eighteen young men and women competed for grand champion handler of the Barry County Fair. Cheryl Keech placed first in this event. The 4-H Booths were well done at this fair, with several clubs winning the honors. The 4-H FFA Livestock Sale earned a grand total of $38,526. Beef sales were $29,394.96; swine sales were $6,019.53 and sheep brought $3.112.25. Russell Easey Jr. won the showmanship trophy in pony pulling and Jerry Carr took the sportsmanship trophy in the horse pulling contests. 1977 began with a change of command at the Oct. 24. 1977. annual meeting. Earl McKibbin. who had served as manager for the past 21 years asked to be relieved of the manager's responsibilities. He planned to serve out the balance of his term on the Fair Board, however. William Christie, who had been a board member for four years, was selected secretary-manager. Mr. and Mrs. Earl McKibbon were honored at a dinner held at the Moose Lodge, put on by the Barry County Agricultural Society. Earl had served 24 years on lhe board and had been secretary-manager for 21 of those years. William Christie became the new secretary manager John Townsend was returned to the office of president The Barry County Fair for 1978 was again a busy one. There were many entries in the many classes, which included poultry, dairy, horses, swine, rabbits, dog obedience, wood craft, sewing, knitting, baked goods, photography and other crafts, plants and gardening, ceramics, and many other pro­ ducts of the skills learned in 4-H. Crown Amusement Company supplied in Al Easey of Nashville and his pony pull team. the 1978 midway. Harness racing and the Michigan Demolition Derby were again part oTthc program.-There was a tractor pulling contest and a flower show and the Fat Stock Sale was held a^in. A group known as The Good Life, presented a variety show on the grandstand. At the annual meeting of lhe Barry County Agricultural Society held on Sept. 25. 1978. Blair Hawblitz was elected president of the Fair Board. Vice president was Jerry Court­ ney; manager. William Christie; treasurer. Shirley Drake and assistant treasurer was Jack Walker. The winter of 1978-79 was very hard on the buildings at lhe fairgrounds. The Art Richard­ son building, built in 1964 with funds raised in part by Carlton Grange No. 264, had to have a new roof on the west half as it was cav­ ed in by the heavy snow. The old dairy barn was taken down because snow and ice had damaged it extensively and the cost of repair­ ing it along with the questionable condition of the building made it seemed impractical to try to repair it. Tents would be rented to supple­ ment housing for dairy, beef and other ex­ hibits needing more space. The fence in front of the grandstand needed repairs and the water pipes and doors with their locks needed attention. A new program was added in 1979. the Champion Homemaker contest, with Wednes­ day being set as Homemakers Day. The con­ testants were selected and were entered into the contest. The contest was judged by out of county judges. Anna Cairns was named Homemaker of the Year, with Leona Clark first runner up and Susan Stapish was second runner up. The fair opened on Sunday. July 15. 1979. Monday was a free day all day at the gates and the grandstand. The fair featured a Central Michigan Trac­ tor Pullers Association sanctioned tractor pull for the first time in Barry County. There were four classes of farm stock, four classes of Dan Keech with the grand champion hog which has purchased by Felpausch super slock tractors, two classes of modified tractor and one open class. The tractor pull was divided into two shows, one Satuiday afternoon and one Saturday evening. There was also a four-wheel drive pickup pull con­ test. There was horse pulling and pony pulling as well as horse racing. Leon Stander. who brought his hand pulled taffee to the Barry County Fair for over 16 years, was at the fair in 1979, with his booth inside the Community Building. Leon had oeen pulling taffy by hand for 70 years. He learned the candy making skill from his father Jacob Stander, a candy maker and postman, who made taffy at the week-long fairs on his vacation time. Leon Stander lived in Hastings, on Center Street. He had traveled the summer fair circuit in the past. He retired from Hastings Manufacturing Co. in 1963 after 21 years of service. His son. Richard Stander, used to help in the taffy booth when he was growing up and still living at home. The reserve grand champion was a purebred Simmental steer shown by Jim Meade of Woodland. Sandy Schondelmayer purchased the reserve champion market lamb shown by Kelly Wieringa for $3.20 per pound. Jeff Jones had the grand champion rabbit. Bill Wilson showed the grand cham­ pion market hog and the champion in the 4-H swine show. Becky Mater showed the grand champion lamb. Honk Keeler, bidding for Felpausch Food Center, purchased the lamb for $3.50 per pound. The Barry County Fair for 1980 was held from July 13 to 19. The officers of the Agriculture Society were President Blair Hawblitz. Vice President Jerry Courtney, Secretary Phil Cotant and Treasurer. Shirley Drake. Other directors for the 1980 season were Robert Clark. Marvin Smith. Earl Wilson, Fred Jacobs and Lyle Varney. This Fair Board faced a bit of dilemma for the 1980 fair season. Some Agricultural See FAIR, Page 16 Susan Townsend and the grand champion drake. "Zeck." �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 28, 1997 Saxon grid team looks to be competitive in 1997 < < i»i<‘ h think < I il Usually when you analyse a team in pre­ season publications, the reluming athletes Lions ready to begin NFL season with high hopes Sunday is a judgment day for coach Bobby Ross and his Detroit Lions team. After four exhibition games, which the Lions won one of. the honolulu blue and silver officially begins its quest to get back to being a playoff contender. Forget Wayne Fontes (by lhe way what’s he doing now. selling cars?) and the 5-11 record that his team accomplished a season ago. This is Ross' squad, and believe me he won't sit in press conferences and chuckle about dismal Lions' performances on lhe field. Ross won in San Diego and I believe he will eventually do the same in the "Motor City." The only question remaining is when will the Lions win. 1997 or the year 2000? Come Sunday. Bobby and boys will be out on the Silverdome carpet trying to prove that they are Super Bowl contenders. And they just might look like it. since they are playing the Atlanta Falcons. Let's take a quick look at lhe *97 Lions* starting lineup Offensive Line: Tackles Ray Roberts and Larry Tharpe, guards Mike Compton. Jeff Hartings and center Kevin Glover. The emergence of Hartings (who was not signed at this time last season) and the leadership of Glover (lhe best center in the NFL) are keys. The Lions are about where they were last year on the offensive line, it certainly wouldn't hurt if tackles Juan Roque and Chris Harrison came around. Tightend: Possibly lhe deepest position for the Lions with starter David Sloan as a starter and Pete Metzelaars. Eric Slocz and Pete Chryplewicz all able to block and catch. If Sloan stays healthy, the short dumps on second down could save Detroit from going long frequently on third downs Wide receivers: Herman Moore, one of the best in the receiver business, and Johnny Morton are the starters. Morton will blossom now that Bren Perriman has left for greener pastures. Glyn Milburn is a good third receiver, while Tommy Boyd and Kez McCorvey add depth Fullback: This is a new spot for the Lions' offense, but one that Barry Sanders has to be thrilled about. "Touchdown" Tommy Vardell and a bruising Cory Schlesinger are also capable of gaining two or three yards a pop. when needed. Tailback: What can you say about Barry that hasn't already been said. Expect another 1,500 yards and a cloud of dust left where you thought he was a second ago. Quarterback: Scott Mitchell is ready to run the show after missing most of the pre­ season. with a pulled groin. Let's just hope so after watching Frank Reich and Matt Blundin's dismal performance a week ago. If Mitchell has the time, and the frame of mind, he can put up solid numbers. I just wish he could nm x little more like "Slash." Defensive line: Robert Porcher. Luther Elliss and Mike Wells in the middle. The Lions lost Henry Thomas at nose and that could hurt. Porcher and Elliss are potential Pro-Bowlers. Linebackers: Tracy Scroggins (or Kerwin Waldroup), Antonio ("Stick") London. Stephen Boyd and Reggie Brown. There is potential here with London's ability to pop opposing players. Brown's athleticism and players like Scroggins, Matt Russell and Waldroup coming on. I still feel that one more solid linebacker off the waiver wire wouldn't hurt. Do lhe Lions know who Kevin Greene is? Defensive backs: Bryant Westbrook and Corey Raymond at lhe comers with Van Malone and Mark Carrier at the safety positions. Westbrook can flat out play, it's Raymond that I worry about. Malone is solid and Carrier, a first-year captain, will help in the leadership department. Certainly Bennie Blades will be missed, but Ryan McNeil won't be. especially when Kevin Abrams emerges. Special teams: Jason Hanson kicking. John Jett punting. Milbum running and Scott Kowalkowski hitting... seems like there should be a few points, some long run backs a few nice hits. Sunday's judgment day comes against the Atlanta Falcons. Detroit's only pre-season win came against the Falcons. If the Lions can contain runningback Jamal Anderson, a first-game victory is assured. Prediction: Detroit 31. Atlanta 14. • Broncos Lose Coach: Western Michigan University gymnastic coach Brigitte Laketa is resigning after nine years to spend more lime with her family. Laketa was a four-year gymnast at WMU (Brigitte Boyer) and then took over lhe program when Kathy Beauregard was named assistant athletic director at the school. Laketa was the MAC'S co-coach of the year the last two seasons. Her husband, Parker, is also a college coach, in lhe basketball ranks. • MIFC Representatives: Barry County is well-represented in lhe Michigan Intercollegiate Football Conference with Middleville's Jody Blain at Ferris State. Caledonia's Tim Soper at Hillsdale and Hastings' Ed Youngs at Wayne State. Bill Karpinski, a great Saxon football coach in the past, is assisting with the Hillsdale program. • Thursday's Schedule: Today's prep sports schedule includes Hastings soccer at Parchment. Middleville cross country at Caledonia. Tennis at Hastings versus Bartie Creek Lakeview. Lakewood golf at Mason and basketball games between Delton and Hastings. Lakewood and Harper Creek and Caledonia and Middleville. Talk to you soon. are the ones who get the ink. But equally impressive in concern to this year's Hastings High varsity football team are the "new kids" who are joining the Saxon squad At lhe top of that list are seniors Andrew Courtright. Darin Lajoyc and Mike Sulcer. Courtright (5-10. 165) will compete at quarterback. Lajoyc (5-10. 160) plays runningback and cornerback and Sulcer (5­ II. 170) is a lineman on both offense and defense Coach Jeff Keller's Saxons went 1-8 in 1996, but chances look greater for victories in '97 with a large group of returning athletes coming back. The goal: To be competitive in every game and to show improvement in the process. Fifteen players and four starters return and all 15 arc seniors. Receiver Matt Moore (5­ 6. 151) and recciver/kickcr Beau Barnum (6­ 0, 175) give Hastings a couple of veteran targets to throw to. while tight end/defensivc end Eric Carlson (6-0, 190) provides valuable size on both sides of lhe ball. Jeremy Workman and Carl Smith can also play both receiver or defensive back. Fullback/dcfensive back Jake Miller (5-8, 156) and fullback/dcfensive back Josh Richie (5-8, 170) are two backs who are tough to bring down and should sec plenty of work in Hastings' Wing T pro set. Hastings' varsity Tootoaii team includes (first row. from left) Carl Smith, Beau Barnum, Andrew Courtright, Jim bailey, Eric Carlson, Andy Keller, Tim Easey. Mike Sulcer, Josh Richie; (second row) Josh Nicr»ols, Jake Miller, Matt Moore, manager Todd Rosenberger, Zakh Holston, Jeremy Workman. Nathan Belcher, Steven Dahn, Eric Fleischer. Darin LaJoye; (third row) Ken Thompson, Mike Wank, Shane Slaughter, Josh Lindsey, Brian Weatherly, Josh Newton, Ben Bowman, Tom Up front is where Keller’s crew has some’; depth. Center/defensive end Josh Newton (6- ; 0. 190), center/lineman Jim Bailey (6-2,< 260), guard/linebackcr Josh Nichols (6-0,> 188) and linemen Tim Easey (5-10, 210).*.j Zach Holston (6-2, 225). Nathan Belcher.!* Brian Weatherly and Eric Flcisher (6-0, I85)> all should contribute. Defensively, the* Saxons will work out of a 5-2 alignment. 2 Carlson. Bailey and Andy Keller will serve I as lhe captains for the 1997 team. > The teams to beat in the O-K While * include powers East Grand Rapids and Forest > Hills Central. Before Hastings worries to 3 much about the those two teams, though,^ they must prepare for its opener Sept. 5 at home against Lakewood Hieh 1 Edmonds, manager James Bax, ball boy Nate Pursell, ball boy Jackson Hoke; (fourth row) Luke Noteboom, Gabe McCarty, John Kieffer, trainer Matt Goschke, coach Jack Robert, Coach Jeff Keller, Coach Steve Hoke, Coach Jeff Simpson, josh Bundy. Ryan Hawbaker, (fifth row) Brad Huss, Bobby Cole, Tony Bowne, Jim Storms, Greg Brower, Luke Warner, Jason McCarty, Mike Pursefl and Tyson Walther. Speed, size makes Delton a contender A very competitive junior class again makes Delton a contender for a Kalamazoo Valley Association football championship. Coach Rob Heethuis* Panthers not only have the juniors coming in. but they also have quite a few of their skilled position players returning. Jason Stampflcr. Nic Morrow. Paul Finney. Jason Kimbrough. Trevor Smith are considered the best of the Delton backs on offense and defense. Morrow, a bruising back, gained 634 yards on 65 carries a season ago and scored 6 touchdowns for the Panthers' offense. Finney caught 11 panes for 253 yards in *96 and scored six times as well. The receiving core also includes Darron Williams. Ryan Bridges, Corey Mingerink, Jack Baird and Rob Bever. All should play key roles at those positions. Mingerink also is a gifted defender who last fall made 54 tackles. 7 sacks and 1 fumble recovery. Delton was 5-4 in 1996. but are focused in '97 to capture a KVA crown. With 15 returnees, including lineman Jim Hermenitt. Ryan Bridges. Jason Fleser. Jeff Eckert and Kevin Higley, chances of that happening are v«y solid. A freshman. Bill Ferris, has also joined the vanity squad and Heethuis* is hoping that the lineman will make an immediate impact. " A very competitive junior class will add depth to our team," Heethuis said. Battle Creek Pennfield, Mattawan and Parchment all should be contenders for first place in the KVA. Delton opens its season Sept. 5 at Gull Lake. Around the ; Tfflcfcs..ig;~| Former track champion Joe Bush, of Hastings, roared to victory in the 40-lip feature for Late Model Slocks last Saturday al the Berlin Raceway. Bush broke up a four-car battle between.' Randy Sweet. Bob Holley and Fret Campbell for his second win of the season. : The victory pushed Bush into third in thcpoinl standings with 722 and he's just 9 markers behind the front driver. Tim DeVoe leads with 731 and Holley is second with 729. Three Middleville driven are also included in the points race. Rob Lewis is 15th in the point standings with 274. Larry Dahlke is. 20th with 172 and Dave Sensiba is 28tb with 59 points. 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Virginia Jennings. ■Amy Songer and Coach Katie Kowalczyk. Six players return to Delton varsity cage team * Il was difficult season a year ago for Delton High's varsity girls basketball team. With just five wins and 16 losses. Coach Gary Harrington and his Panther squad suffered through then share of growing pains Despite losing sharp-shooter Crystal Miller to graduation (Cornerstone College), season predictions appear lo be much brighter for Delton in 1997. * Two players whose contributions will be key if that is lo happen arc Kim Cole and Christy NeSmith Cole, a senior, was Delton's leading rebounder last tail. NeSmith, a junior, was and is the Panthers' starting point guard. Harrington has a tola! of six basketball players with varsity experience and that should help them to reach their goal of finishing amongst the lop half teams in the Kalamazcxi Valley Association Kalamazoo Christian and Parchment arc two KVA squads with title potential, according to Harrington. Delton opened its season on Tuesday night al Plainwell and will return to action tonight at Hastings High. Delton's varsity girls basketball team includes (front row. from left) Mary Henson. Courtney Hersha. Christy NeSmith. Brindy Stiles. Tara Reed; (back row) Coach Garry Hamngton. Danielle Freeland. Marry Beth Haas. Kim Cole. Jill Vickery and Darcy Morgan : Hastings' varsity soccer team includes (front row) goalkeepers Josh Warren and Mark Arens; (middle row) Derek Johnson. Chns Stafford. Matt Bradley. Larry Bailey. Curt Norris. Sam Stafford: (back row) Coach Dennis BARRY COUNTY TELEPHONE COMPANY Led by senior Rachel Young and six other standout. Hus being Young's senior year and returning varsity players. Hastings High's varsity girls basketball program appears to be on a winning track. The Saxons. 11 ■ 11 overall and 7-7 in the O-K White in 1996. hope to have a winning record by season's end and possibly be on the track for a league championship Wyoming Park, who has won the White title (he last four years, graduated four starters from last year's team. Who knows this just might be the year for a talented Hastings' squad to make a senous title run. Some big goals, but certainly ones that are very much within reach. And lhe team's focus on winning begins tonight when they entertain rival Delton-Kellogg. Young, a two-time conference performer, tallied 376 nomts last fall (17.2 points per game) to win the O-K White s scoring title Not only did she receive post-season accolades from the conference and All-Bany County on-lookers, but Young also was selected as an All-State honorable mention fourth season as starter should only inspire the sharp-shooting forward even more Young is on line to break the l.(XX)-point plateau by season's end Still, the Saxons' squad has many others who can score, defend and lead Fellow seniors Summer Gillons. Katie Willison. Anne Burghdoff and sophomore Virginia Jennings are experienced eagers who Coach Katie Kowalczyk can expect big things from. Kowalczyk is in her third year with the varsity team and has compiled an overall record of 18-25. This could be her best team during that four-year span. Gillons is a third-ycar varsity player who started last season at guard Willison is another Saxon hoopster who has previously played three years with the big club She is a reluming starter who Hard working group gives Argetsinger change in league Coach Dennis Argetsinger has been involved in soccer for a number of years, so when he says that the 1997 varsity Saxons are "one of lhe hardest working teams I have ever coached" it certainly means something. The Saxons were 13-6 in 1996 and Argetsinger lakes over an "experiencedprogram that includes 15 returning athletes. In that group are Larry Bailey. Chris Stafford. Matt Toburen. Evan Winkler. Mark Arens. Sam Stafford and Derek Johnson. Second-year Delton Coach Dale Grimes is excited about the prospects for the 1997 cross country campaign. Not only are their past State qualifiers and incoming freshmen with impressive running credentials, but the Panthers also have enough athletes this fall to compete as a team. Delton's boys team has five participants and the girls team includes two harriers "We are excited about having enough runners to compete as a team this year." Grimes said. "(The boys team) has grown by four new members. The teams arc better conditioned than last year al this time." Junior Zach Taylor and senior Casey Louden arc the boys' lead runners, while junior Nikki Schiedel and senior Holly Davenport and top quality athletes on the girls team. Taylor was a State qualifier in 1996 Grimes picks Hackett as the KVA's leading contender for a boys cross country title, but also sees Mattawan and Kalamazoo Christian as possible contenders. Delton's DELTON FAMILY MEDICINE boys were 4-3 in '96 and Grimes is gunning for his guys to be KVA contenders as well. Goals for girls squad include more victories and a fourth place finish in the See HARRIERS continued on page 12 New coach points to defense as factor in soccer season Coach Mark Carlson is only in his first year of coaching the boys varsity soccer team at Delton, but he already knows the direction that he hopes to lead the team in. "Wc'rc striving to become more competitive in the KVA." Carlson said of his team's goal. The Panthers opened its year on Monday night and gave Lakewood a tough battle before losing 4-1. Ian Braunschneider scored the lone Panther tally. Braunschncidcr is one of four Delton players whom Carlson is hoping can lead his team down the field. Others who should contribute include Eric Wheeler. Ben Herbert and Marcci Gesmundo. Gesmundo was an All-Bairy County and KVA selection as a sophomore midfielder last season. Defense, in the coach's estimation, will be a deciding factor in how successful the Panthers can become. With 15 returning to varsity. Carlson's crew should have few problems improving in that area of the game Both Battle Creek Pennfield and Paw Paw are regarded as the KVA's top soccer programs. Delton entertains Pennfield on Sept. 13 and will host Paw Paw on Sept. 24. After Wednesday's soccer contest with Hastings, the Panthers resume to action today for a home game versus Comslock The Panthers' varsity soccer team includes (first row. from left) Andy Tobias, Gary Herbert, Eric Braunschneider. Matt Rusan, Cary Hawkins; (second row) Kris Pease. Nathan Martin-Reck, Justin Sedd. Justin Tjalma, David Tobias. Chris Hoyle, Shawn Brandli; (third row) Doug Wertman. Ian Braunschneider. Eric Wheeler, Jeff Humbarger. Marcel Gesmundo and Daryl Claffey. ICS TRAVEL 122 W State Street. Hastings 128 E Court Street. Hastings 948-2963 945-51 10 LYONS SEPTIC TANK SERVICE HASTINGS MANUFACTURING BARRY COUNTY LUMBER 3305 W Quimby. Hastings 325 N Hanover 225 N Industrial park. 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Sam Stafford totaled 13 goals and 10 assists. Chns Stafford led the squad in assists with 18 to go along with his three goals and Winkler contributed with four scores and 12 assists. All four were named first or second team Barry County standouts last fall. Arens is the heart of the defense and was the first team All Barry County goalkeeper as a junior. Panther harriers to run as team Argetsinger, Tim Russell. John DeWitt. Evan Winkler. Matt Toburen. Steve Storrs. Dustin Humphrey. Eric McCarty, Seth Bender and Coach Lee Bowman. THE VIKING CORP plays both forward or center. In '96 Willison averaged 7.6 points and 5.6 rebounds Burghdoff. a team captain along with Young, is an excellent defender partly due to her quickness. She was Kowalczyk's first guard off the bench last season, but could see additional playing lime in '97. Virginia Jennings was a Saxon starter last fall as a freshman and can play either forward or guard Other key players include Trisha McKeough. Enca Fulmer. Jill Williams. Beth Owen. Amy Songer and Angie Boger. McKeough. earned a varsity letter in '96 and along with Songer and Boger give Kowalczyk valuable depth at the guard positions. McKeough is a senior, while Songer and Boger are both juniors. Fulmer, a junior, and Williams, a sophomore, are two options that Hastings has at lhe forward or center slots. Owen, a senior, plays strictly forward. Kowalczyk sees Forest Hills Central and Zeeland as lhe league teams that her squad must battle with for O-K White supremacy. Hastings' host Zeeland on Sept. 30 and FHC on Oct. 7. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 28. 1997 High runs well in Hartford A Delton driver found Hanford lo be just as friendly as Kalamazoo or Galesburg Iasi week in car racing action. Gabe High placed second in the feature Enduro event last Sunday at the Hanford Raceway. The winner of the 150-lap race was P.J. Namcy. High has been a common competitor for first or second place honors this season at both the Kalamazoo Speedway and the Gales burg Speedway. Currently. High is tied with fellow Delton driver at Kalamazoo for 13th in the Limited Late Model division. The final racing event at Kalamazoo is Saturday. Saxon netters swing for wins The Saxons* varsity tennis team is not without a couple of stars. Included on this tail's Hastings squad are two players who made lhe 1996 All-Barry County team: Danielle Wildem and Erika Simpson. Wildem played No. 2 singles a season ago and came away with some impressive results. In one match versus Zeeland. Wildem defeated a tough opponent in Amanda Strykowski decisively. 6-0.6-0. Simpson also had her moments in lhe tennis sun last fall. One of Simpson's triumphs came over Zeeland's Elizabeth Wallers 6-0, 6-0. Hastings Coach Julie VanDiver's squad also includes many singles and doubles players with the potential to post winning records. The Saxons' season began with a rain out for the Aug. 20 Jenison tournament. On Wednesday Hastings* matched shots with Gull Lake and today they host Battle Creek Lakeview at 4:30 p.m. Getting kicks from soccer... A group of aspiring soccer standouts donated their time and efforts to help out at the first varsity soccer game at Hastings High last Friday. The group includes Brandon Schantz, Katrina Jacobs. Erin Carpenter. Andrew Vincent. Mike Newsted. Aaron Fortier. Alex Kendall. Evan Wiser. Andrew Mepham. Hastings* tennis team includes (first row, from left) Heather Drumm, Kim Karmes, Amber Lippert, Erika Swiatek, Laura Hubert, Lacy Pittelkow, Misha Neil, Mylea deGoa, Bess Lyons; (second row) Toni Myers, Angie Swiatek, Lisa Cookiin, Sarah Bellgraph, Alicia Cooney. Laura Storm, Katie Williams, Jeri Hendershot, Laura McKinney, Carley Case; (third row) Coach Jennifer Oberdorfer, Becca Keller, Sally Edger, Elizabeth Lonergan, Danielle Wildem, Lindsey Micel. Erika Simpson, Rachel Dreyer, Becky Merriman and Coach Julie VanDiver. Saxon harriers running for State, top league finishes Panther cheerleaders... Delton's varsity cheerleading squad includes (front row. from left) Anna Tack, Gina Noto; (middle row) Beth Sackett. Carrie Cunningham. Amy Bigelow; (back row) Coach Teresa Delaphiano. April Weller. Michele Thompson and Amber Barker. With a combination of promising newcomers and veterans who have already tasted State competition. Hastings High's cross country teams head into the *97 campaign full of steam. A total of 12 runners return to lhe Saxon squads, seven girls and five boys. Charissa Shaw. Laura Thomas and Kristen Schlachter are key reluming athletes to the girls squad, but newcomers Heidi Schroeder. Carolyn DeWilt and Karey Schlachter should help strengthen the team's chances as well. Tim Rounds. Michael McKeough and Rob Dixon give Coach Paul Fulmer three steady veteran performers on the boys team. Shaw. Thomas. Schlachter. Rounds and McKeough have all earned All-Barry County recognition in their prep cross country careers. This is Fulmer s seventh year of coaching cross at Hastings and he's looking for improvement from both of lhe teams. The girls were 1-7 and placed 13th at regionals in 1996. while the boys ended up 1-7 and seventh at regionals. Fuhncr is hoping that the girls finish in lhe O-K White's top three and qualify for State. An improvement on last year's record and State-like efforts are also lhe goal for lhe boys. Zeeland is a favorite in both lhe boys and girls league campaigns and Hudsonville's girls should also make some noise On Tuesday lhe Saxons opened their year at lhe Kelloggsville Invitational. The girls finished second out of ning' teams to Middleville. Hastings' time wqf*; two hours, 59 minutes and 39 seconds, while T-K’s time was two hours, 54 minuttif < and 12 seconds For the Saxons Hetdfc Schroeder was seventh in 23:47, Kristen. Schlachter was eighth in 23:50, Carolyn-? DeWitt finished IOth in 24:03, Karey? Schlachter was 14lh in 25:15, Beth Arnett • 17th in 25:58. Katie Wood 28th in 27:5£ and Laura Thomas was 35th in 28:51. J The boys were fourth out of nine teams with Kelloggsville taking first place honors Tim Rounds was 12th in 19:19, David Parker 30th in 20:24. Rob Dixon 33rd in 20: 59. Levi Solmes 34th in 21:04, Michael McKeough 35th in 21:09, Elliott 38th in 21: 40 and Nick Bryan finished in 24:20. Hastings returns to action at Wyoming Park on Wednesday, Sept. 3. HARRIERS, cofiumiM num n | ______________ -_______ J league race. Pennfield and Parchment are considered favorites to run for a championship. In the season opener's on Tuesday. Delton's boys beat Hudsonville 26-29 and the girls were defeated 19-44. Zach Taylor and Casey Louden were fist and second in the boys race with times of 18:33 and 18:46. In the girls race, freshman Jessica Kellogg was second in 20:52 and Nikki Schiedel finished ninth in 25:28. Grimes expects big things from his first-year athlete. Kellogg. Saxon cheerleaders... The varsity cheerleading team at Hastings High includes (front row, from left) Samantha Snow, Linsey Moore, Callie Girrbach. Danielle Bowman, Becky McCarty, Amy Miller; (back row) Mary Wright, Becky Casarez, Erin Allerding, Heather Girrbach, Tiffany Steward, Stacey Ward and Jenni Lewis. SPORTS TIP??? Call 945-9554 The cross country teams at Hastings include (sitting, from left) Coach Paul Fulmer, Charissa Shaw, Kristen Schlachter. Katie Thomas, Laura Thomas, Heidi Schroeder, Katie Wood, Ashley Pierpoint; (standing) David Parker, Tim Rounds. Rob Dixon, Michael McKeough and Carolyn DeWitt. Missing are Jennifer Hodges and Beth Arnett. FLEXIBLE PERSONNEL Delton opened its season Tuesday al Kelloggsville and return to action Saturday at the lidwardsburg Invitational. • Photo Still Coming: A photo of Delton's cross country runners will run ;; the Banner at a later date. 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Hastings finished 11th out of 24 teams at Mason with Don Smith leading the way Smith fired a round of 77 to tic for sixth place. Other Saxon scores that counted came from Steve Obrciter (84). Adam Gee (84) and Ken Rose (88) or Brandon Hammond (88). Okemos won the tournament with a 312. Hastings tallied 323. Lakewood fired a 331 and Marshall was second with a 315. The Saxons followed that performance with a disappointing 355 al Lansing Sexton Obrciter had the team s top score with an 85 and Gee was one stroke behind at 86 Forest Hills Central won the event with a 304 and LakewiMxl finished with a 338 Coach Bruce Kruegers golf team, however, regrouped and managed a seventh place 329 at Lowell. Ken Rose and Joe Edger recorded scores of 80. Gee and Hammond carded 83s. Obrciter fired an 82 and Smith came into the clubhouse with an 84. Twenty teams look part in the Coldwater tournament and the Saxons placed 12th with a 339. Obrciter was Hastings' best finisher with an 80. Edger carded an 84 and Smith recorded an 85 Following Monday's match with Coldwater. Hastings will return to the links Thursday. Sept. 4 at Wyoming Park ’anthers hope for return rip to State finals in golf J TJcIton golf is making its way up the bdcr board as evident by its participation in b State tournament a year ago In its season opener on Aug. 14 at ullenhurst. Coach Kent Enyart's Panthers fished fourth out of nine teams at the Barry punty Invitational. Dehon's four-some rded a 330 to finish behind Middleville 13). Caledonia (318) and Gull Lake (319). was the Panthers' best finish ever in the i years of the event. On Aug 20 the Panthers recorded another ksitive result at (he Mid-Way Invitational tld at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Enyart's team took fourth at the 12-team Mid-Way with a solid 340. Middleville's A squad (316). Wayland (320) and Caledonia (325) were the only teams to score lower than D-.!ton Mike Kammeraad has been one solid swinger early on for the Panthers. Kammeraad finished in the top eight at Mullenhurst with a 79 and followed with a fourth place 77 at Yankee Springs. Other key contributors include Kyle Kwasny. Brian Lillibridge and Scott Hovanec. Kwasny had an 82 at the Barry County and an 86 at the Mid-Way. Lillibridge has been consistent early on with a 92 al lhe first event and a 91 at the Yankee Springs invitational. Hovanec also gives Enyart's team great promise and showed that at Mullenhurst with an 18-hole score of 83. Hovanec. along with Kammepad were members of last year's All-Barry County golf team. Jeremy Emsbcrger and Eric Babcock are two other Panther swingers who could make an impact on lhe varsity season. Following Wednesday's match with Comstock. Delton will hit the links today against Allegan at Mullenhurst and play again there Sept. 3 versus Gull Lake. Hastings' golf team includes (first row. from left) Coach Bruce Krueger. Jake McClelland, Casey Kovalcik, Nathan McKelvey. Tim Cole, Joe Edger, Justin Benner, Tom Varney, Steve Obreiter, Casey Stormes, Josh Doe; (second row) Coach Dennis O'Mara. Mike Swainston, Jason Miller, Clayton Case. Michael Clemens. Josh Boulter, Jon Styf, Josh Alderson, Brian Loftus, Joe Marlin, Ray Cullers; (third row) Don Smith, Brandon Hammond, Adam Gee, Josh Sheldon. Ken Rose; (fourth row) Michael Nystrom. Garrett Gonzales and Stephen Gamer. Scots coast to twin triumphs Brooke Wierenga and Liz Fortuna finished second and third to lead the defending Stale Klein were fifth, seventh and ninth lo round Caledonia's scoring Tuesday Other Scot runners included Amy Busfield. Maygan Post and Jenny Blaukamp Class B cross country champions to a season opening victory on Tuesday at Caledonia Park. Wierenga and Fortuna arc reluming All-State runners. „ The title winning Caledonia team beat Coopersville 23-32 and defeated East Grand Rapids by a score of 18-39. The two wins keep the Scots perfect heading into tonight's cross country action also at Caledonia Park. Middleville, who won Tuesday's event at Kelloggsville. and Lowell are scheduled to compete then. Jenny Sprague. Sarah Grow and Greta Basketball in motion... Hastings High School's varsity basketball team battled a team of alumni Saxons last Friday night. Here, Anne Burghdoff, Virginia Jennings and Trisha McKeough prepare for a rebound along with '96 graduate Janette Jennings. _ Delton's varsity golf team includes (not in any specific order) Mike Kammeraad. Kyle Kwasny. Brian Lillibridge, Scott Hovanec. Eric Babcock. Jeremy Emsberger and Coach Kent Enyart Summerfest sports awards winners ' There were plenty of winners who took ban in sporting events at the 1997 Hastings Summerfest. Running. volleybJI. softball, basketball, irchery. karate, fishing, soccer... you name it. the "91 Summerfest had it. Run/Walk ' Here arc the winners of lhe Summerfest Run/Walk: -’ Bill Boguslawski (5K run overall); Janet Bbldry (5K run overall); Dan Washbum (5K htn master); Ellen Wilcox (5K run senior); STATE FARM INSURANCE PAUL PETERSON 329 W Mill Street. Hastings Anton Radi (5K run senior); Julie Hoffman (5K run grand master); Bill Campbell (5K run grand master); Ida Fox (I OK run overall); Jon Opel (I0K run overall); Teresa Zaundria (I0K run overall); Tom Wilcox (I0K run master); Becky Gerber (10K run master female); Dale Wagner (I0K run grand master); Bruce Walker (5K walk overall); Michael Bums (5K walk); Carolyn Petry '5K walk overall); Greg Hanna (5K walk master); Sue Gilbert (5 walk master); Thomas Maurer (5K walk senior); Norma BILL SEIF CHEVROLET-BUICX & GEO INC. Potter (5K walk grand master); Hugh Acton (5K walk grand master) and Jean Hammond (5K walk grand master. Horseshoes The Summerfest Horseshoe event also scored tons of ringers. The winner's of that event arc as follows: Class A: I. 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Hastings 945-9383 or 1-800-888-6164 PRAIRIEVILLE FAMILY INN 14845 S Norris. Prairieville 623-6150 SMITH & DOSTER 114 N Grove Street IM-43). Delton 623-5521 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28, 1997 Summerfest sports snap shots: (On left) The winning basketball teams Fire & Ice plus Novox; (in middle) Softball player Scott Armour, a participant of the horseshoe tournament and Ed VanderMolen drives towards the rim for a slam and (above) Volleyball fun in the sun down at Fish Hatchery Park. TRACKS, continued from page 10 A triple header program will be held this Saturday at Berlin with Winged Sprints. Late Models and Sportsmans. Wayne Landon, of Freeport, will compete in the Winged Sprints event. Practice will be at 1 p.m.. lime trials are schedu.ed for 4 p.m. and lhe first race will begin at 7 p.m. 1-96 Speedway SUMMERFEST, Class B: I Denny Lewis; 2. Warren Courtney; 3. Nancy Colton. Class C: I. Dennis Downing; 2. Jerry Harig; 3. Louie Peets. Class D: Lloyd Crittendon; 2. Leo Hendershot. 3. Gary Selby. Class E: I. Mary Jo Harig; 2. Bernie Oom; 3. Brett Bissit. Doubles: 1. Curt Benedict and Carroll Benedict. 2. Dennis Downing and Jerry Hang Basketball Some 70-80 players covered the Fish continued from page 13 Hatchery court for the 3-on-3 basketball tournament, sponsored by J-Ad Graphics. The Novox team of Greg Kotrba. Gordy Bivens. Ed VanDerMolen and Kevin Shuford were the champions in the 16 and above division. In the 13-15 age bracket the winners were Fire & Ice. That team included Adam Schantz. Sean Tefft. Leland Jennings and Dustin Terrell. Special thanks goes out to J-Ad and. especially to. Perry Hardin for all of his help. WORK NOW!!! Immediate long term to hire positions available NOW! Earn top wages while working for the leading manufacturers in the area and receive the best Benefits available in the area. MANPOWER is currently accepting applications for the following positions: ♦Machine Operation ♦Mig Welding ♦Press Operation ♦Production Must be 18 years of age and have at least 3 months of positive work experience in an Industrial setting. Responsible candidates only, need apply MANPOWER 127 N. Market, Hastings 948-3000 Clerical applicants may fax resumes’ to 948-3052 E.O.E. Joe Baker, of Hastings, won the first heat for IMCA Modifteds but did not get a chance to go for a feature victory due to the rain. The feature was a wash and double features for IMCA Modifteds is scheduled for Saturday. Sept. 13. In the second heat. Caledonia's Jake Meyerink took the checkered flag and Todd Feutz was the winner of the third heat. Ben Curtis, of Freeport, also had a shinny performance on a some what dreary evening at 1-96. Curtis placed third in the first heal, but wound up second in the feature event for Street Stocks. Donna DePew. who also races for the Curtis Racing Team, finished ninth in the A Main. Ben Christie, of Freeport, took 16th in the same feature race. Kalamazoo Speedway Some interesting point battles are going on between lhe local drivers who compete al Kalamazoo In the Limited Late Models, Delton's Gibe High was 12th in the feature last week and now stands lied for 13th place in the pomis. H.V.A.C. Service TechJInstaller/Installer Lead men: Attention experienced residential H.V.A.C. Happy Birthday to our mother, , M Alice E. McMillen * • — August 28th — •• •• • 88 . M e It’s a day for remembering helpful things you’ve said and caring things you’ve done... and for thanking you for ' the loving times that makes each memory special. * M • Quality Air Heating & Cooling •• Love from your children, Connie, Charlie, Lee, Susan, 3395 Kraft Ave., S.E., Grand Rapids, Ml 49512 • 80 Patsy, Mike, Bruce and their families personnel. Are you ready to advance into the commercial and industrial market? Become involved in all phases of commercial and industrial systems, including state of the art controls, restaurants and supermarket refrigeration Quality Air has new openings in our expanding Service Department Piping and welding experience a plus Send your resume' lo: Attn: Service General Manager g0 , * 80 , Brandon Lyons, also of Delton, took eighth in last week's feature and is tied with High for 13th. In the Factory Stocks, Barry County is the home of the 16<h, 17th and 18th drivers in lhe recent point standings. Middleville's Brian Bergakker is 17th after third in the B feature last Saturday. Hastings* Brad Shellenbarger is 18th following a 20th place finish in the A feature. And John TerMeer, of Gun Lake, stands in the 16th position after finishing in 16th in the feature event a week ago. The first annual Larry Day Memorial, featuring the “Winston", is Aug. 30 and on Aug. 31 the attraction will be a 300-lap or three hour "United States Enduro Championship." Track Auto 200 Bob Senneker was the winner of the Aug. 24 American Speed Association race and Middleville's Dave Sensiba wound up ninth. Sensiba started from the pole, but some pit problems cost him a chance at a victory. "We shouldn't have p»!ed when we did," Sensiba said. "We thought we could make it back through the field, but lhe stagger was off and we couldn't make it. It '*'» a hard track to pass on." The Milwaukee Mile, as the track is called, was a welcome spot for Sermeker's team. "This is what we've worked for all season, we've been close a couple of times and something little would come along and be a problem for us." Sensiba is fifth in lhe points with 2,047, while Senneker stands in the IOth position with 1.869. Sensiba led Sunday from laps 125-161. but Senneker controlled laps 162­ 200. ASA will resume racing on Labor Day in Minneapolis. ymca NEWS j ••O • 80 • 80 • 80 • 80 -80 • 88 • 80 Hastings Men’s Softball League Fbud ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS A special meeting of the Assyria Township Board will be held on Tues., September 2, at 7:00 p.m., at the Assyria Township Hall, prior to the regular business meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to hear public comments concerning the possible issuance of a license to sell alcohol at Country Fever, a family country dance hall, located at the junction of M-66 and West Lake Road in Assyria. Residents are requested to attend and voice their opinions concerning this matter. Dena Miller Assyria Township Clerk Standings RN or LPN 11 pm-7 am Shift We are looking for an R.N. or L.P.N. with leadership skills to work In our 138 bed, county medical care facility on the 11-7 shift. New graduates are welcome with individual­ ized orientation available. Wages based on experience. We offer health Insurance, vaca­ tion benefits and competitive wages. Send resume to: Karen Marr, RN, DON Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE cQibrnapple c^Ianor’ Red Division W-L Carpenter Plumbing.. .................................. 15-4 Hastings Chrysler........................................... 13-3 TNR......................................................................7-9 Oide Towne Tavern (Diack)........................ 6-10 Blue Division Olde Towne Tavern (Mad Dawgs)............ 13-3 Jarman Construction....................................... 9-7 Hastings Mutual............................................... 7-9 Sanitary Service.............................................. 3-13 Green Division Pennington Construction............................... 10-6 Ampro............................................................... 6-10 Rudd's No Preference................................... 5-II Bill's Safety Service.. ................................. 2-14 Home Run Champion Terry Lyon 23 Last Week’s Results Mutual 21. Sanitary 6; Mad Dawgs 12. Jar­ man I. Chrysler 36, Mad Dawgs 20. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28. 1997 — Page 15 Summerfest ‘97 called big success LEGAL NOTICES: Summerfest organizers arc calling this year's event a great success, with huge crowds for entertainment and sporting events * "The only damper was a little bit of rain Sunday morning.” said Co-Chair Mike Hal­ ifax. "All in all it went very well." r Hal I i fax said he guessed that in excess of 20.000 people were at Summerfest events itid that number included large turnouts at lhe tour and ice cream social for .Viking/Tyden Seal and the shooting compe­ tition al Bob's Gun and Tackle. Winners in lhe Grand Parade presided over by Grand Marshal Patty Engle were: Ani­ mal Division — 1st place, Bridles & Bits 4­ H club; 2nd place. Barry County Sheriffs Posse; 3rd place. Karen Love and her dog ’’Naked." Marching Division — 1st place, Thomapple Manor; 2nd place, Hastings High School Marching Band; 3rd place. American Legion. Float Division — 1st place. Miller's Carpel and Furniture; 2nd place. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day faints; 3rd place. Barry County chapter of <he American Red Cross. Mobile Division •— 1st place, a 1947 Dodge Truck owned by a local family and used on a farm since its purchase. The owners name was not avail­ able at press lime; 2nd place, lhe Battle Creek Shriners mini-500 cars; 3rd place, a 1952 Chevrolet pick-up truck owned by Howard Eichenauer of Middleville. • A total of 41 units were scheduled, said parade organizer Terry Miller and only two failed to show up. All parade winners receive $50, with lhe float winner receiving an extra $75 to defray expenses. The prizes are spon­ sored by Depot Law Office. Miller Real Es­ tate. Bloom & Bloom O D.. Mexican Con­ nexion and Cinema 4. Steve Hayes said a total of 265 shooters took part over the three days of competition, with Grand Rapids native Amanda Stone the only shooter to reach expert status. To achieve expert status, a shooter needed to place all five shots within lhe ten-ring of the LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE BALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOB THAT PUBPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult hot been mod* in the condition* ol a mortgage mode by David H. Rackow. unmarried to Broadmoor Financial Ser­ vice*. Inc., o Michigan Corporation. Mortgogee. dated June 30. 1992 and recorded on July 2, 1992 in Liber 548. on Page 378. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and wo* o»»igned by »aid mortgogee to th* Th* Homestead Mortgage Com par.y. a* assignee by an assignment doted June 30. 1992 which wo* recorded on July 2. 1992. in Liber 548. on Pag* 384. Barry County Record*, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-One ond 72/100 dollars S57.381.72). in­ cluding interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in soid mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mod* and pro­ vided. notice is horeby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan ot 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on Thursday. Oc­ tober 9. 1997 Said premises or* situated in Township cl Yankee Spring*. Barry County. Michigan, and ore described a* COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 15. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1 /2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4. OF SAID SECTION 1680 0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 330.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 360.0 FEET; THENCE 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 220.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 190.07 FEET. THENCE NORTH 70 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 351.18 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES PARALLEL TO THE EAST 1/8 LINE 140.11 FEET; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 330.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF BASSETT LAKE ROAD 495.0 FEET. 08-01501900 Th* redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Doted: August 28. 1997 THE HOMESTEAD MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248)642-4202 Trott t Trott. P.C. Attorney, lor THE HOMESTEAD MORTGAGE. COMPANY 30150 Telegraph Suit* 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 File #97086207 (9/25) FLEAM BE ADVISED THAT REED, STOVER A File No. 97-525 DC Wesley Mosher Jr. vs. Dorionne I ossinger NOTICE A heoring will be held on September 30. 1997 at 3 30 p.m. in th* probate courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan before Judge Richord H. Shaw Hrg on Obj-to Ex Part* Order for Temporary __ ■ r» ... , — ' and for Custody. Frank G. Hillary (P49750) 1225 W. Stat* Street Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 2255 1382 N. Charleton Pork Road Hostings. Ml 49058 Caleb’s Cider Mill of Vermontville had an interesting entry in the Hastings Summerfest parade Saturday morning Mitch Kantcner. Christopher and Courtney target. Sports events were a big draw, with 322 runners and walkers taking part in the 5K and I OK runs and 5K walk, according lo event organizer Tammy Nemetz. Winners in the runs and walk were: 5K run overall male — Bill Boguslawski. 5K run overall female — Janet Boldrey, 5K run master male — Dan Washbum. 5K run mas­ ter female — Ellen Wilcox. 5K run senior male — Anton Radi. 5K run senior female — Julie Hoffman, 5K run grand master male — Bill Campbell. 5K run grand master fe­ male — Ida Fox. I OK run overall male — Jon Opel. I OK run overall female — Teresa Zaundria. I OK run master male — Tom Wilcox, 10K run master female — Becky Gerber. I OK run senior male — Dale Wag­ ner. I OK run grand master male — Bruce Walker. 5K walk overall male — Michael Burris, 5K walk overall female Carolyn Petry. 5K walk master male — Greg Hanna. 5K walk master female — Sue Gilbert. 5K walk senior male — Thomas Maurer. 5K walk senior female — Norma Potter. 5K walk grand master male — Hugh Acton and 5K walk grand master female — Jean Ham­ mond. The horseshoe competition winners were: Class A — Carroll Benedict, Class B — Denny Lewis. Class C — Dennis Downing, Class D — Lloyd Crittendon, Class E — Mary Jo Harig. Doubles — Curt Benedict and Carroll Benedict. Three-cn-three basketball tournament win­ ners were: 16- and up — Novox, consisting of Greg Kotrba, Gordie Bivens, Kevin Shu­ ford and Ed VanDerMolen; 15- and under — Fire and Ke, consisting p/ Adam Schantz. Scan Tufft, Leland Jennings and Dustin Fer­ rell. Marchers in this year’s "Kids Parade” were Kacy Anderson. Jamie Heath. Valerie and Morse. Matthew and Jimmy Mead, Danielle and Jonathan Wright. Nicole Noviskey. Seth Parker. Brandon Johnson and his dog Bailey. Victoria Fucri and Caitlin and Scott Kirby. Businesses donating gifts toward the Kids Parade gift bags were the Hastings DARE program. Hastings City Police. McDonald s. Wendy's, Hastings Bowl and Cinema 4. This was also the first year lhe DARE car and Hastings City Police bikes took part in the Kids Parade. Bob Byington said, "There were 87 registrants for the car show — in a rain storm!" Participants' choice awards were won by Jose Cardoza of Kalamazoo, with a 1944 truck and Mark Brandli of Delton, with a 1971 Ford Torinto GT-convertible. Oldest cruiser was won by Carl Hathaway of Hastings, with a 1934 Chevy Coupe. Youngest cruiser was won by Aaron Ritsema of Hastings, with a 1986 GMC pick-up truck. Longest distance award was tied by husband and wife Kevin a.’d Kenna Durkee from Grand Haven. Kevin Durkee brought a 1970 Jaguar XTE. while Kenna Durkee brought a 1965 Jaguar XTE. I Q FREE SWUMTION SY FHME S 1 o ooo S 30 OOO S8O OOO th* 17th day of November. 1993. TIMOTHY M RED MOND ond TERESA A REDMOND, husband ond wife and JOAN M HAAS, a single woman, a* Mor tgogors to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organised and existing (9/11) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* been mod* in th* conditions of a mortgage mode by Frederick C. Wright and Rebecca Dekryger-Wright to Union Financial Corporation, o Corporation. Mortgogee. dated June 1. 1995 ond recorded on June 8. 1995 in Liber 632. on Page 339. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and re-recorded on July 7. 1995 in Liber mesne assignment* to BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA a* assignee, by an assign­ ment dated March 28. 1996 which was recorded on April 2. 1996 in Liber 655. on Page 940. Barry Coun­ ty Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine ond 57/100 dollar* ($63,889.57). including interest ot 12.875% per annum. Adjustable Rat* Mortgage. Interest rate may change on 01 /01 ond 07/01 of eoch year. Under the power of sole contained In said morvided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by □ sol* ot th* mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at th* Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on September 18. 1997. Said premises ore situated in Township of Barry. Barry County. Michigan, and are described os: Lot 13 of the First Addition to Gwin's Grove, ac­ cording to th* recorded plot thereof, os recorded description is subject to an easement over th* Nor theesterly 6 feet for ingress and egress to th* Lake. The redemption period shall be 6 monfh(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon ed In accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. In which case th* redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale. Dated: August 7. 1997 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (248) 642-4202 Trott * Trott. P.C. Attorneys for BANKERS TRUST COMPANY O' CALIFORNIA. NA Ml 50 Telegraph Suit* 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 File 197075095 (9/4) $30,438.84 principal and interest al 7.50% per an­ num. and no suit or proceedings at taw or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, ond the power of sol® in soid mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on th* 2nd day of Oc- east door ol th* Courthouse in th* City of Ha*tings Stale of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. there will be offered for sol* ond sold to th* highest bidder at public auction or vendue th* premise* hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing th* amount du* and unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest to date of sal* ond legal cost* ond expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sum* which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which premise* are described as situate In the Township of Hope. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follow*, to-wit: THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1 /2 OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1 /4 OF SEC TION 29. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST FRAC­ TIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 1.255 FEET. THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SEC TION 196 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 959 FEET. THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE NOR THWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 44 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 296 FEET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The period of redemption will be six month* from date of sole unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a, in which cose dal* of such sole. Dated: August 20. 1997 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED. STOVER 1 O'CONNOR, P.C. 151 5. Rose Street, Suit* BOO Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (9/18) APR 8 7554 Q240 mo (OAC) NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Apply for our two week nursing assistant training course. You will be eligible for hire on day three of our class, and begin earning an hourly rate of $6.81 per hour. Upon receiving your state certification, your hourly rate will Increase to $7.41. Excellent employment opportunities for Individuals who are interested in the health care field. All ahlfts available upon completion of our class We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits. Class starts September 17th and ends October 2nd. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a m. until 4:00 p.m. and the last 5 days of class will be from 6:30 a m until 2:30 p.m. If you are Interested In taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor before September 11. 1997 between 8:00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m., Monday through Friday to fill out an application. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the ciass ABATE American Bikers Aiming Towards Education Dedicated to Safety and Freedom of the Road Region 8 Representing ALL Motorcyclist in Barry County We are looking for motorcyclist who would like to have a choice regarding safety and other issues that affect motorcycles and their operators to attend monthly meetings to exchange ideas, and become involved in the political process in the state of Michigan. Where: The Swamp Fox Restaurant located on M-37 in Middleville, Michigan When: The First Wednesday Evening of each month at 6:30 pm No phone calls, please 'Qibrnapple oManor' Questions or concerns can be addressed to the area coordinator. Mike Olinger, at 795-3301. 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 ______________ E.O.E._________ S 8R mo S265 mo ',707 /mo MOWTGAQESALE Default having been mode in the term* and con ond recorded on the 23rd day ol November. 1993. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County ond State of Michigan in Liber 589 of MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE *61 F This is a function open to all motorcycle operators, their pas­ sengers. soon to be. or want to be motorcycle operators regard­ less of what you ride. The Hastings Baseball Club would like to thank their sponsors FLEXFAB and FILLMORE EQUIPMENT ...for helping make the 1997 sea­ son a success. Also, a special thanks to the parents, the Has­ tings High School Athletic Dept, and to the private donators who also contributed. With your sup­ port, our 11- and 12-year-old boys were able to compete in the’MidMichigan Baseball League. Again, a sincere thank you. — Mari Schmidt, Coach Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history. call for same-day approval. Com mon Point Mortgage CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 EARLY DEADLINES ...because of the holiday. -FOR- ^(iWur LECT A DEBT ANO ANY INFORMATION OA- PUBUCATION OF NOTICE OF NEARING Pie.S un and News rnRPUEVRj news nir P.-npIr Purer All DISPLAY AD COPY Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday classified Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday Our office will be closed at noon Saturday, August 30th and Monday, Sept. 1 Have a safe and happy holiday! Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Of These Area Locations Hastings Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley's Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Felpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Hook Gifts Plumb's R & J’s Goodenough Goodies Superette Tom's Market Day By Day Thornapple Lake Trading Post Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Other Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Lake Odessa Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-0 Shell Felpausch Carl's Market Hamlins Quick Stop Nashville Little's Country Store Carl's Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Delton Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It & Go Pastoor's Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Freeport L & J's " Our Village General Store �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28. 1997 Summerfest ’97 packs ‘em in A diverse array ot arts and cratts were tor sale on the courthouse lawn. Rides were available on a 'human gyro.' a type of device used to train astronauts. The first-ever Bob's Gun & Tackle rifle competition was held on Gun Lake Road. Karen Love of WBcH Radio was advertised in advance as ‘walking naked' in this this year's Summertest parade It fumed out that 'Naked' Is her dog’s name. LEGAL NOTICE lynopota •< the Hoffiriar Mooting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSMF BOAIK) The Viking Corp., celebrating its 100th anniversary, held an ice cream social and tours at the plant. August 13. 1997 All Board Mombort peasant ond II cltizam. Agendo approved Minutes approved as read Treasurer i report accepted Adopted Resolution* *4 lor Fmoviow Acres t Baseline Rd. Special Assessments Adopted Resolutions 12 I f] for Fine Lake Aquatic Weed Control Special Assessment Payment ol vouchers approved June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Earl (8 28) MO*TGAG£ FONCCLOMJM BALI THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Will BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions ol a mortgage mode by Kathy Sue Cook a married woman to Mortgage Plus. Inc., a Michigan Corporation Mortgogee dated January 14. 1994 ond recorded on January 19 1994 in Liber 595. on Page 226 Barry County Records. Michigan ond was a.signed by mesne assignments to TEMPIE INI ANO MORTGAGE CORPORATION os assignee by on assignment which was recorded on August 10 1995 in Liber 637. on Page 346. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claim ed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of Seventy Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Niro and 77 100 dollars (172.939 77). including interest ot 8 00% per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor •®oge ond the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided notice is hereby giver that soid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole ol the mortgaged premises or some port of them at public vendue ot the Barry County Courthouse m Hostings. Michigan at 1 00 o clock P M on October 3 1997 Soid premises ore s.tuoted in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN Barry County Michigan ond ore described os Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 19 Town I North Range 8 West thence South along the East line of soid Section 220 85 le** the place of beginning thence South 75.42 foot thence South 88 degrees 01 30 West 214 62 feet thence North 82 5 feet thence North 89 degrees 55 East 214 50 feet to the place of beginning sub ject to rood way easement over the Easterly 33 leet thereof lor Bonfield Rood The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sole unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 194BCI 600 3241 o in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sole Doted August 21 1997 TEMPIE INLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALI (248) 642 4202 Trott t Trott P C Attorneys for TEMPIE INLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms Michigan 48025 Filo *97064831 (9/11) FAIR, continued from page 9 The Viking Corp, held demonstrations of its fire sprinkling system inside a trailer at Fish Hatchery Park. Narrating the scenario here is Barry Wood, also a city councilman. Society members wanted a change in rules regarding the showing of grade class animals at the fair as opposed to the showing of registered stock. Both sides of the question presented reasonable arguments. It was pro­ posed by one faction that all open classes livestock shows be eliminated, using the premium money from this show to bolster the 4-H show premiums. The' 19K) Barry County Fair was held as usual, with the bams filling with 4-H and FFA animals. The horses, steers, swine and sheep arrived with the youngsters who were ready to show them. The midway was alive with rides. shows, bright lights and noise. The grands­ tand shows attracted the crowds and the fai r was in full s*ing for another season But the problems of lack of space, deteriorating buildings, lack of parking and other things persisted and the need for more land and larger facilities was becoming more evident. The solution to these needs, though awhile in coming, did resolve by the purchas­ ing of 160 acres of land in Rutland Township, and a new era was begun in 1990 That is a story for another time. Source: The Archives of the Hastings Banner. Winners ol the annual fishing contest for having caught the biggest fish in their age category were (from left) Sam Goodenough (13-16). Trent Pennington (10­ 12), Tyler Swanson (7-9) and Matt Dykstra (4 to 6). When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friend, or ‘CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. I Debbie Jarrard and her grand champion Holstein, right. On the left Mike Shilton and the grand champion. Guernsey which was also the senior cham* pion of the 1975 fair. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28, 1997 — Page 17 GIRL. Sarah Christina bom al 5:29 a.m. on Aug 10. 1997 al Pennock Hospital to Bobbie Jo and Rob Norton of Nashville. Weighing 6 lbs 12 ozs. and 20'4 inches long BOY. Logan Robed bom at 5 43 a.m on Aug II. 1997 al Pennock Hospital to Stacey McLeod and Bob Vasquez Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs and 22 inches long GIRL. Kourtney Jade bom at 9:07 p m on Aug. 11. 1997 al Pennock Hospital to Jeff and Julia Dobbin of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Kory Glenn bom at 5.12 p.m. on Aug. 12. J997 al Pennock Hospital lo Glenn and Colleen Alaniz of Delton. Weighing 9 lbs. 2Vi ozs. and 2114 inches long There was a little pioneer spirit in this parade entry, which included a family and coveraged wagon. SUMMERFEST, Residents of Thomapple Manor decided to join the fun of the parade in their machines. GIRL. Grace Kenora bom at 9.30 pm on Aug 14. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Deb and Wayne Meade of Hastings Weighing 9 lbs 6 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL. Destiny Ann bom al 11:59 a.m. on Aug 12. 1997 at Pennock Hospital lo Christopher and Christine Hanke of Hastings Weighing 6 lbs 12Vi ozs and 20^4 inches long continued from page 16 GIRL, Sabrina Lynn bom at 6:51 p.m. on Aug. 17. 1997 ai Pennock Hospital to Tammy Hatfield and Terry Host of Lake Odessa Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 2OV4 inches long. GIRL. Sara Michael Harvath bom on Aug. 18. 1997 at Pipp Health Center to Shelley and Charles Harvath III of Shelbyville. GIRL, Jacqueline Brittany bom at 10:25 p.m. on Aug. 18 to Renee Rosin and Tom Rosenberg of Hastings. Weighing 4 lbs. 12 ozs and 17 inches long The Vogues were the headliners for the entertainment Saturday evening. They sang some of their biggest hiis from the '60s, including Turn Around. Look at Me,* "You're the One’ and "Five O'clock World." The Exchange Club of Hastings paid tribute to young people with its float in the parade. GIRL, Jim and Nancy Foote of Middleville proudly announce the birth of their daughter. Liveah Adele. She was bom at 1:12 a.m. on July 29. 1997 at Pennock Hospital. She weighed 8 lbs. I oz and was 21 inches long. Welcoming Livie home are: Kristy. Pam. Jessie. Abbie. Kellie and Jake. Grandparents are Bill and Martha Castelein and George and Mabie Foote of Middleville. Great grand­ parents are Dorothy Adell Castelein of Hastings. George Foote and Ruth Foote of Plainwell. LEGAL NOTICES: Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver heads for the water during his sojourn on the dunk tank. 2 Golfers s Jackie I ^em^ey i turnsforty on Aug. 30tH • J Lent, lour Family J 1O THURSDAY 9:30 a.m. Scramble GUN RIDGE GOLF COURSE 948 8366 MOffTGAGt FOAKCLOSUftf Robert A. Tresnatoi A Aoaeciatoe, P.C. Is a dsM ceAoctor and we are attempts* to collect a debt and any Information obtatotad wM be us­ ed lor that purpose. MORTGAGE FORKCLOSURE Rai art A. Trawabi A Aaeadatee, P.C. Is a dsbt ceAoctor and we are attoswth* to coAoct * *------- **— -iwwv vm dw Bv ■ ooo ewyi— xwwmxuwi ed far that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult has boon mode in rhe condition of o mortgog* mode by DONNA CULVER AND BRUCE D CULVER HUSBAND AND WIFE, lo MORTGAGE AMERICA. INC.. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgogee doted April 27. 1996, ond recorded on Moy 10. 1996. in Liber 659. on poge 958. Borry County Records. Michigon. ond assigned by soid mortgagee to CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION by on assign men! dated April 27. 1996. ond recorded on December 13. 1996. in Liber 680. on poge 862 Borry County Records. Michigan on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty two thousand five hundred seventy and 70/100 Dollars ($52,570.70). including interest at 13.000% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in soid mor tgoged and the statute in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of* the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue, ot the Borry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. ot 11 00 a.m. on October 2. 1997 Soid premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. Borry County. Michigan and ore described as LOTS 5 AND 6 OF SHADY HEIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 37. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandon ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe dot* of such sale. Dated. August 21. 1997 CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain 8 Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (9 IB) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions ol a mortgage mode by KAREN L WILLEY to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINSTRA TION. U.S. DEPT OF AGRICULTURE now known os USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgogee dated July 8. 1993. and recorded on July 9. 1993 in Liber 577. on poge 114. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixty two thousand one hundred fifty three and 43/100 Dollars ($66,153.43), including interest at 7.250% per annum Under the power of sale contained in soid mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on October 2. 1997. Said premises ore situated in VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Borry County. Michigon ond are describ­ ed os: LOT 66 OF MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS NO 3 ACCOR DING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with I94BCL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sole Doled August 21. 1997 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgage* Attorney For: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain * Associates. P.C 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009 6616 (9 IB) MORTGAGE FORKCLOSURK SALK BARRY COUNTY TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The resident* and property owners ol the Township of Yankee Springs, Berry County and any other interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Yankee Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday. September 18,1997, commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall on: 1 An amendment of Article XV. Section 15 16 of the Township Zoning Ordinance to change the penalty portion of the ordinance from a misdemeanor to a municipal civil infraction punishable by a civil fine of not more than $500 00 plus costs and expenses Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commis­ sion reserves the right to recommend more restricted zoning classifications, and to make its recommendation to the Yankee Springs Township Board at or following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance and the proposed amendment are available for public examination by request to Ken Worsham. 2338 E Packer Drive. Wayland. Michigan 49348 or by calling 616-795-3346 during evening hours on any day except legal holidays from and after the publication of the within notice, and will further be available at said public hearing • PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk. Jan Lipped, at 284 No Briggs Road. Middleville. Michigan 49333. or by calling 616-795-9091 All interested persons are^nvited lo be present at the aforesaid time and place to take pad in the discussion on the above proposed amendments. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Al Schwennesen. Chairman 12285 Oakwood Shores Wayland. Ml 49348 616-795-7204 To: The ships are leaving and they’re filling fast — Book Now! THE HEAT IS ON! — SPECIAL DEPARTURES — Panama Canal-1 12 98-41474.00 11 days—Tropicale (Include* air to/from San Juan, port & Eastern Caribbean—214 7 days—Fascination Federal charges Free island lour.) 98-41428.00 (Includes air to/from Miami, port & Federal charges ) Eastern Caribbean-3 1 MORTGAGE BALK THE LAW FIRM OF HESS * HESS. PC IS ATTEMTING TO COLLECT ON A DEBT AND ANY AND All IN­ FORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Defoult has been mod* on th* conditions of a mortgage mod* by DANIEL M. BRUNTON AND DAWN S. BRUNTON, husband and wif*. to MARY E. BRUNTON, Mortgage*. dated December 31. 1987. ond recorded on January 4. 1988 by th* Barry County Register of D**ds on Lib*r 461 Pag* 789 on which mortgage there is claimed to be du* at th* dot* hereof th* principal sum of $23,895.65 plus in­ terest at a rate of 10% per annum, in the amount of $16,726.96. In addition to any amounts due ond owing for faxes and insurance premium on said property, and attorney f*«s ond costs Under th* power of sal* contained in said mor­ tgog* ond th* statu* in such cos* mod* and op proved. notice is hereby given that soid mortgog* will b* foreclosed by o sal* of th* mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at a public ven­ due. ot th* Barry County Courthouse. 220 W Slot* Street. Hostings. Michigan (held outside — East door), on September 16. 1997 at 1:00 p.m. Sold promises ore situated In th* Village of Freeport. Borry County. Michigon ond or* describ­ ed as Lot 2. Bloch 10 of th* Village of Freeport, occor ding to th* recorded Plot thereof, os recorded in Liber 1 of Plots on poge 22. PP: 08-40-110-002-00. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from th* dole of sal*, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241 in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the dote of such sole Dated July 29. 1997 MARY E. BRUNTON. Mortgage* MESS * HESS. PC. Attorneys for Mortgogee 4145 Kolomaxoo Ave.. SE Grand Ropids. Ml 4 9506 (8 28) 98—$1188.00 7 days—Destiny Balcony Stateroom Does' not include air.) ' (includes port & Federal charges. Mexico—3 9 98-4498.50 4 days—Ecstasy (Include* port & Federal charges Cruise only ) FREE UPGRADES BaseJ on A vmtobUity H Carnival TH). MONT POP! LAR CRl ISE IIXE INTO UOW.DS r u YOl'R ( ARMVAL ( RUSE HE.ADQI ARTERS Phone 554-0.311 7105 Kratt Ave. SE I comer of Kraft a Broadmoor' Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-8 pm. Fri 8.30 am-6 pm. Sat 10 am 2 pm THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgog* mode by Suson M. Stopish to Fireman s Fund Mortgage Corporation, a Delaware Corporation. Mortgogee. dated August 10. 1909 and recorded on August 14. 1909 in Liber 486 on Poge 663 Borry County Records Michigan ond was assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Federal Bonk. FSB. (f/h/o Berkeley Federal Bonk 1 Trust. FSB) as assignee, by on assignment doted Moy 1. 1996 which was recorded on August 1$. 1996 in L’ber 669. on Poge 610. Borry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the dote hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Eight ond 67/100 dollars ($104,278.67). including interest ot 10.00% per annum Under the power of sol* contained in said mor­ tgage and th* statu* in such cos* mode and pro vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sal* cl the mortgaged premises, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at th* Borry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan ol l OOociods p.m.. on October 9. 1997 Said premises ore situated in Village of Mid­ dleville. Borry County. Michigan ond ore describ­ Lot 5 of Market Street Plat, according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in Liber 5 of Plots on Poge 89. being in th* Southwest I /4 of the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 26. Town 4 North Rang* 10 West. Village of Middleville. Borry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dat* of such sale unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 o. tn which case th* redemption period shall be X days from the dat* of such sal* Doled August 28. 1997 OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott < Trott. P.C. Attorneys for OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB XIX Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Forms Michigon 48025 File *97086136 (9 25) �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 28. 1997 COURT NCUJS: A Kalamazoo man withdrew a no contest plea Thursday after Circuit Judge James Fisher said he would not agree to a sentenc­ ing recommendation arising from plea nego­ tiations. Perry L. Betz. 50, had pleaded no contest to a charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct earlier this month in District Court In exchange for his plea, prosecutors had agreed to a minimum sentence of 10 years in prison. Prosecutors also dropped a charge against Beu of being a fourth time habitual offender Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell told the court this incident against a 7year-old girl was Betz's second sex offense. The other one involved two 11-year-old girls. "It's one of the more serious reports I've seen in lhe couple of years I’ve been here." she said. She explained though that lhe vic­ tim and her family didn’t want to go through lhe stress of a preliminary examination or a trial. McDowell said she believed the Depart­ ment of Corrections would have "more fore­ sight than to release (Betz) when that mini­ mum occurs," stating that this offense oc­ curred two months after Betz’s release from prison. She said the victim was the daughter of a couple involved in prison ministry who had taken Betz in after his release McDowell said Betz had led the couple lo believe his previous sex offense was with a girl just un­ der the age of consent, which is 16. She concluded by asking the court lo impose a 10- lo 30-year prison term Fisher responded that though he recognized lhe stress the victim and her family would go through, that 10 years in prison wasn't enough and Betz should be sent to prison for the rest of his life. McDowell replied that the family, "is more willing to give forgiveness than I would be in this situation." She said this was a case she would "gladly take to trial" and that she was only trying lo take the vic­ tim's wishes into consideration. Fisher said he understood the family not wanting to place their daughter in such a sit­ uation but that if Betz were released in 10 years, that he would be 60 years old with the possibility of more child victims. Betz's attorney. Terry Knoll, said Betz rec­ ognizes his problem and his impulses. He said Betz knows he's going to prison and wants to find help, though he understands there is little help available in the prison system. "I can't indicate strongly enough to this court how much he knows he’s let everyone down," Knoll added Kun aiiaii CARD OF THANKS We would like lo thank our neighbors, friends and relatives for helping us celebrate our 50th Anniversary. A special thanks to our child­ ren D»n & Ruth, Damon, David & Terne, Darwin A Donna, Donald A Kim, Dean A Renee, Deanna A Mark Case, Denise A Greg Miller, granddaughter Shannon A Gary Lewis and families. Don A Donna Kosbar ATTENTION GOLFERS! Next to Hastings Country Club, 1531 Lj berry I xnc, Chary H i LLs Estates, immediate possession. Immaculate condominium, carpeted 2-3 bedroom. 2.5 baths, beautiful kitchen, family room, bar, office, 2 car garage, lots of closets A storage. By owner. 616-948-9359_______________ LOTS FOR SALE. North Ridge Estates No. 2. Walkout A dayligh' sites avail, complete with all underground utilities, sidewalk, curt) A street trees. Located in an area of Hoc homes on Hastings North side. Walking distance to Hastings Country Club and the new Tangletown Park. Lot prices start at $19,900. Georgetown Dev. Co. (616)669-6000.______________ STATE .FOREST Kalkaska Beautiful hardwoods surrounded by 1000'i of acres of state forest, perfect for cabin or camping close to snowmobile trails and Manistee River. Year round access off County Rd. 3-10 acre parcels starting at $13,900. Easy land contract lermr Call Great Laker Land Company 616-258-8067. ABANDONED FACTORY REPO'S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for walerbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. ABANDONED REPO never lived in, will move if necessary. 2 A 3 bed roeri• ho me s Must sell. Call 1-800-538-7870,________ FIRST TIME HOME buyer. We represert several banks. Repot, oew/used, hundreds to choose from. Tax and title down. 1-800-538-7870._____________ FOR SALE, 1991 REDMAN: Doublewide, large carport, shed, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, dining room, kitchen, laundry, living room, gas fireplace, central air, includes range and new refriger­ ator, washer A dryer, in Cider Mill Village. Cal) 616-945-0473 or leave message.___________ LAKEFRONT A LAKE ACCESS on Green Lake in Caledonia. New 2 A 3 bedroom homes. Immediate occupancy. Payments as low as $220 per month. Call Hometown USA 1-800-538-7870_____________ MOBILE HOME-1992 COMMODORE. 14x76 in Cider Mill Village, Middleville. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with garden tub and separate shower, large front living area with oak kitch­ en; cathedral ceilings, window treatments, stove A refrigerator, new skirting. Priced to sell at $17,800, 616-795-4745 WHY RENT WHEN you can own. Three bedroom, two bath. As little as $1,500 down payment, $290 a month. Call 1-800-538-7870. ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: Sunday. August 31 rain or shine, 300 exhibitors, over half under cover, picnic area, food services, show located at the fairgrounds right in Alle­ gan, Michigan, free parking. $3 admission, 7:30am to 4:30pm. KING SIZE “PILLOW TOP” deluxe matress set with frame A decor brass headboard. Brand New! Cost $1,400, Must sell! $375. 1-517-676-6414 QUEEN MATTRESS SET. New, still in plastic. Beautiful brass headboard and deluxe frame. VALUE $450: STEAL $175. 616-795-7120. CHEBOYGAN COUNTY 10.02 Beautiful Hilly Acres with Oak. Maple, and Beech trees. Short walk to Slate land. Grassy campsite and driveway $16,500 $500 down, $200/mo, 11% land contract. Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 or www.northcrnlandco.com. lawn A (tardea WATER GARDENING: Water Lilies A Lotus, Aquatic plants. Goldfish A Koi, Liners, Pumps A Filters. APOL'S LANDSCAPING CO. 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia 616-698-1030. H /////< (I WANTED OLD FISHING PREGNANT? CONSIDER­ ING ADOPTION? What a wonderful choice! Let us help. Wc would like lo adopt an infant. Our lives include church, camp­ ing. scuba diving and the arts. We want to share our love with a child. Call our home collect. 1-800-781-6193 code 45. 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2-door, Teal, 5-spced, p/s, p/b, p/1. am/fm/cass/radio, very sharp car, excellent condition; asking $5,700. Call anytime after 6pm 517-7264)817 ______________ 83 CHEVY S-10 TRUCK auto­ matic, 67,000 miles, good running, needs exhaust system, $1,200 OBO. 616-948-8874, LOOKING FOR A FORD RANGER, call Peggy at 616-623-6030 after 7:00p.m. APARTMENT MANAGER: for new elderly development in Delton. Duties include resident selection and leasing under HUD subsidized rent policy, rent collection, coordinating mainte­ nance, resident relations and social programming. Candidates should have basic computer skills, excellent oral and written communication abilities. Previ­ ous property management experience not required; will train person demonstrating lhe skills oeeded to work with the elderly. Office will be open 25 hours per week and manager will share on-call duties. Send resume to Network Property Group, 141 Ionia NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503. E.O.E TACKLE glass minnow traps, creels, bamboo rods, reels, wooden lures, fly rod baits A advcrtisments. Wilson Wobbler brand lures any quanity 1-100 call for free appraisal 616-945-0905 Dale Wilson Class of *70 (aint^i Stilt HUGE GARAGE SALE: AUGUST 2!TH, 9:00A.M.-S:«0P.M., LOCATED AT B.J. HYDRAULICS (M-43 TOWARDS DELTON). NUMEROUS FAMILIES AND LOTS OF GOOD ITEMS. / a\t A I amid LOST: MALE BLACK/ GRAY LONG hair persian tabby. If found please call 616-945-2418 leave message. His three year old master is heartbroken limuii w \ BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. All makes A models, over 30 yean experience. Call 1-888-498-9137/616-948-9137 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616-623-2G5I after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ HANDYMAN: Tools A truck. 945-5741____________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and ATTENTION NOW HIRING removed, stump grinding, re sonDue to large increase in business able rales, free estimates, local company must expand insured, bucket truck. Call operations and fill 13 full time Rand son 616-945-2545. permanent positions. $410 per ORGANIC PRODUCE: On week to start. Since there are site sales. Also, quantity buying several positions to fill and available. Plowshares 5400 company will train the inexper­ Wilkins Rd., Hastings. ienced; job descriptions, hours, 616-623 8322________________ pay scales, profit sharing and PAINTING HOUSES, benefits will be discussed al BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ interview. No third shifts. For NUM SIDING, etc. Reasonable interview call 616-243-9222. rales, free estimates, insured. BABYSITTER NEEDED IN Call Randson Hestcrly Painting MY Freeport home, full time and Tree. 616-945-2545. days. Call after 5pm. PIANO TUNING repairing, 616-765-3107._______________ rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix HAIR STYLIST/NAIL Plano Service. Steven Jewell, TECHS. Chair rental 4 Rhea’s registered tuner, technician Cosmopolitan, Lake Odessa. assistant. Call 945-9888. 517-8214548, 616-374-0202 HELF WANTED: NOW TIDY HOME CLEANING TAKING applications for SERVICE Regular or occasion­ general labor, lumber handlers, al cleaning, window washing or and various mill positions. laundry. Will clean homes, Production and attendance offices, cottages, all workers incentives, full medical benefits bonded Cali 948-8508 or 945 9448 and leave message. after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St. Free­ port. Ml EOE I He said Betz had been drinking, which re­ leased his impulses. He said Betz had agreed to plead no contest because he didn't want to put the family through lhe stress of a trial. Fisher said his primary concern was the protection of society and that Betz is an ad­ mitted sex addict and alcoholic, "and that's a very dangerous combination " He said he found it sad that Betz has been in prison most of his life but that. "Il seems to me it would be better to separate you from society until you're older ...I cannot agree with the prosecutor that 10 years is enough." He s.-jd he would sentence Betz to 20- lo 30 years in prison. With Betz withdrawing his m contest plea, the case has been sent back to District Court for a preliminary examination. In other Circuit Court business last week • Kenneth R. Wood. 57. of Hastings, pleaded no contest to a charge of second of­ fense dnir.k driving. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dropped a charge of resisting and obstructing and agreed lo recommend a sen­ tencing cap of 30 days in jail over a two month period. • Lawrence G. Risner Jr.. 36. of Delton, was given a suspended jail sentence after he pleaded guilty last month in District Court lo attempted assault with a dangerous weapon. The charge was the result of a fight near lhe Orangeville Tavem, in which Risner was accused of stabbing Corbin Gayheart. Risner had been charged with attempted murder, but that charge was dropped as a result of his plea. McDowell said that while Risner’s action could not be condoned, that both sides appear to blame from "what was basically a bar fight." She described Gayheart as very reluc­ tant to cooperate with prosecutors and more interested in restitution than incarceration. In asking the court to follow the recommended sentence, she pointed out Risner has had no criminal involvement for the last few years. Risner's attorney, Gordon Shane McNeill, said Risner is currently employed and has obtained custody of his two children. He said the doctor who examined Gayheart could not state the cause of the puncture wound lo his neck. McNeill said that R:sner denies having a weapon and Gayheart cannot recall ever seeing a weapon. He said Risner is an admit­ ted alcoholic who was drinking the night of lhe offense and has acknowledged and ac­ cepted responsibility for his actions. Fisher said he would give Risner a year to pay back to Gayheart. He sentenced Risner to one year probation, with 90 days in jail and credit for 26 days served and the balance suspended. He also ordered Risner to pay $250 in costs, restitution to be determined later, a probation oversight fee and attend substance abuse counseling. • Rolland L. Patrick. 36, of Ionia, was sentenced to jail after Ke pleaded no contest last month in District Court to resisting and obstructing, second offense drunk driving and being a third time habitual offender. In ex­ change for his plea, prosecutors dropped a charge of malicious destruction of police property. McDowell said Patrick had destroyed the Sheriff’s Department's Datamaster, which is used by all of the county's police agencies. "Mr. Patrick was basically a complete and total jerk on the night in question," she said. She added Patrick has a lengthy criminal his­ tory involving alcohol "Mr. Patrick is defi­ nitely in need of some impact from the court and I think 12 months is significant." Patrick's attorney, Terry Knoll, said Patrick has had an alcohol problem for most of his life, including 28 prior misdemeanors mostly for alcohol or driving with a sus­ pended license. He said Patrick was sober for nine months before relapsing and doesn't be­ lieve he is a ’’real candidate for probation," because of his altitude toward authority. Fisher reminded Patrick his father had a se­ rious alcohol problem before getting it under control. "I hope you get over your alcohol problem before your father did. when he had thrown most of his life away." he said He sentenced Patrick to one year in jail with credit for 38 days served. He was also ordered to pay $500 in costs • John W. Coe. 18, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced to "boot camp" after he violated con­ ditions of his probation. McDowell said she thought the recom­ mendation of "boot camp" was appropriate for Coe and that it would help him straighten out his attitude. Coe's attorney. Tim Tramp, said Coe doesn't think he will be able to successfully complete the program. "I can only tell him that I've had several clients who've gone to boot camp and thought they couldn't make it, but in fact they have made it." Two-car accident kills Lake O man A two-vehicle traffic accident Sunday morning took the life of a Lake Odessa man. according to reports from the Ionia County Sheriffs Department. Authorities said James Begerow. 31. was killed after he failed to stop for a stop sign at Bippley and Tasker roads and was struck by another vehicle driven by Michael Manchester of Ypsilanti. Begerow. who was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown from his car. Manchester and his passenger were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where they were treated for minor injuries and released. Deputies said they believe the two were wearing seal belts at the time of the crash. Authorities suspect that alcohol was a factor in the accident In imposing sentence. Fisher told Coe his success would depend on him. "We can't hold your hand through your life and make your decisions for you." He said to be suc­ cessful. Coe would have lo put forward his best effort. He sentenced Coe lo 120 days in jail and credit for 107 days served, with the balance suspended upon Coe's enrollment in lhe bexx camp program He also ordered Coe lo spend 30 days in a halfway house after completing the program • Zachary Farkas. 19. of Bellevue, was granted youthful offender status for stealing food, beer and cigarettes while an employee al Felpausch Under youthful offender status, if Farkas successfully completes probation no felony record will be kept. Also, any guilty plea or conviction is sealed from lhe public. He had been charged with embezzlement over $100 and attempted embezzlement over $100 McDowell said she fell the recommenda­ tion of youthful offender status was appro­ priate. "Mr. Farkas has been very up front from day one about what he's done wrong." she said. "1 think there's a good chance that he'll never come before this court again." Farkas' attorney, Tim Tromp, said he agreed “with everything Ms. McDowell said." He said Farkas is embarrassed at what he's done and has been looking for ways lo rectify the situation and make sure it never happens again. In imposing sentence, Fisher said he was concerned with Farkas* admitted "craving" of alcohol. He asked Farkas, "Have you seen lhe parade of alcoholics here this morning? I have another two coming up this morning who will be sent to prison because they've been before me three, four, five, six times." He sentenced Farkas to two years proba­ tion under youthful offender status and or­ dered him to pay $500 and attend substance abuse counseling. • Randy Brush. 28. of Middleville, pleaded guilty to violating his probation by failing lo report to his probation officer as directed in June and July. Sentencing was scheduled for Sept. 4. • Archie Leatherman. 29. of Hastings, was sentenced to prison after violating terms of his probation. McDowell called Leatherman, "ycl another defendant where alcohol is Mr Ixatherman's problem." She said everything has been tried with Leatherman, but he is unable or unwill­ ing to change his ways. Leatherman's attorney. David Dimmers, said "The court and prosecutors are presented with a situation the court see reasonably of­ ten." He said Leatherman has been attending AA since his release from jail in March and was working a full-time and a part-time job for a while. Dimmers said he believed that Leatherman has done well in many respects. In imposing sentence, Fisher said, "I just have reached the point where I don't know what to do with you any more." He said be tried to work with Leatherman and "gave you break after break after break." He sentenced Leatherman to two to 10 years in prison, with credit for 318 days served. • Jeremy A. Otto. 17. of Middleville, filed ' a written waiver of arraignment. Not guilty picas were entered on his behalf to charges of second degree home invasion and larceny in a building. A pre-trial conference was sched­ uled for Sept 4. Police Beat: One hurt in Tuesday accident PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP — A Delton man was injured in a car/pick-up truck accident Tuesday morning. Prairieville Township Police said Shawn Boeskool. 28. of South Haven, was east bound on Pine Lake Road when he failed to*stop at a stop sign at the intersection with Norris Road. Boeskool told police the sign was obscured by heavy fog. Boeskool's truck hit a northbound car driven by Michael D. Zamora. 30, of Delton. Police said lhe force of lhe impact almost cut Zamora's car in half. Boeskool's truck continued to other side of Pine Lake Road, where it overturned onto its roof. Zamora was taken to Borgess Hospital where he was treated and released. Boeskool was not injured in the accident. He was cited for failure lo yield. Three-car wreck injures none RUTLAND TOWNSHIP — No injuries resulted from a three-car accident Aug. 23 near the intersection of M-37 and Irving Road. Michigan State Police troopers said William M. Schenkel. 30, of Middleville, was northwest bound on M-37 when despite oncoming traffic he passed a vehicle in front of him turning right onto Irving Road. A southeast bound car driven by Joseph G. Lacosse Jr., 40. of Hudsonville, swerved but was unable to avoid a collision. After hitting Schenkel's car, Lacosse's car ran off the road, struck a guard rail and rolled over once. A second southeast bound car driven by Andra K. King, 30. of Kentwood, also struck Schenkel's car. Troopers said all three cars suffered major damage and needed to be towed by flatbed wreckers. Schenkel and his passenger. Joshua A. Vandenbrink. 21. of Kentwood, Lacosse and his passenger Joshua A. Lacosse. 11. of Hudsonville, and King all were not injured. Troopers said Schenkel was cited for numerous violations and Lacosse was cited for having an expired license plate. Theft reported in Woodland Twp. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers investigated an Aug. 15 theft of money from the Crystal Hash on Saddlebag Lake Road. Troopers said lhe supervisor had put the previous day's earnings in a bag for deposit at the bank, with a calculator tape on the outside detailing the currency enclosed. She said she made change a couple of times for cashiers, but when she arrived at the bank, she was told the bag was $300 short A check of the store and employees' pockets and purses failed to turn up the money. Both employees told troopers they had not been in the cash bag to make change. Chain, pendants stolen from car HASTINGS — Hastings City Police investigated an Aug. 23 theft from a car in the Plumb's parking lot. Police said lhe victim told them she had left the door of her car unlocked around 5:15 a.m and went in for work. When she returned, she found the glove box and middle console had been opened and ransacked. The thieves also pulled off a rear view mirror from the windshield, which had a gold chain hanging on the mirror with two crystal pendants and two 24-karat guardian angels. The stereo equalizer had also been pulled away, but the thieves were unable to remove it. They also stole several medications. The victim told police that when she arrived, a black van was parked across the lot with two white males inside. A witness who arrived at 6 a.m. said the van was gone by that time. Wallet taken from car at Tendercare HASTINGS — Hastings City Police have investigated an Aug. 19 theft from a car in the parking lol of Tendercare. Police said lhe victim told them she had parked the car about 1:50 p.m. and left the door unlocked. She went in to work and when she relumed around 3 a.m.. she found her wallet had been taken from the car. She said she later found the wallet lying in the grass, but it was missing her certified nurse's license and $5 cash. Three injured in one-car wreck IRVING TOWNSHIP — Three people were injured following a one-car accident Aug. 17 on Wood School Road a half-mile south of Grange Road. Barry County Sheriff's deputies said Loren G. Hummell. 18. of Middleville, was southbound on Wood School when he went straight across a curve, ran off the road and lost control, hitting a ditch and then a tree. Deputies said Hummell told them he didn't know how the accident occurred and didn't kno* how fast he was going or if he was wearing a seal bell Hum me I Is passengers Melinda S. Chambers. 15. of Freeport and Amanda N. Swain. 15. of Hastings, told deputies Hummell had been leaning over. Chambers told deputies Hummell was looking for a cigarette lighter on the driver's floorboard before the accident. Hummell. Chambers and Swain were taken by Thomapple Township Emergency Services to Pennock Hospital for treatment of injuries. Hummell was cited for careless driving. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-09-04.pdf 56e19f1eee3549b1dc312d6555c43014 PDF Text Text No epidemic for hepatitis Woodland marks end of summer Delton grad to face Gators ' See Page 3 See Page 12 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 I TIT? WINGS V. h.-x U>J ■ Hastings DANNER THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 4. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 36 News Briefs Gun Lake’s Winterest in danger of cancellation Legislative coffee resumes by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Om LegUlative Coffee program flor 1997-96 he, been eel for I am. Maafoy. Sept. 1. ■ the County Sent Bramanar. Suu Senator Joanne Emmoni. ■enraeeetahte Terry Geiger end John Robtaettt, repreneeong Congressmen Vera Ehlers, will be present io deni with aay issues the public might wish to thscnss A itraw vote will be taken at the ead of du inline » give legislssors specific feedback oa iraaee dtecueeed. ns Le;.lrtvr Coffees ere spcneored by du Heelings Arae Clumber of Comnurce. The dumber encourages all Bury County citizens so attend. The Gun Lake Winterfest celebration may be canceled this winter if a chairpeuon for the event cannot be found and if more volun­ teers do not step forward to donate their time. Members of the Board of Directors of the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce "se­ riously considered" dropping Winterfest, "al least for this year." according to chamber members after their meeting Wednesday. Former Winterfest co-chairs Kay Cummiford and David Butwinski will not be coordi­ nating the event this year, and no one has stepped forward to replace them, chamber members said. Winterfest planning is usually "well under way" by now, members said, but the lack of a chairperson has delayed the start of the event’s organization, and more volunteers are needed as well to plan the many activities. Various functions performed by volunteers include being a stage manager, stage setup and sound equipment man-ger. parking direc­ Blood drive set in Nashville Sept. 9 The Berry County chapter of the American Red Cross will hove I blood drive from I to 7 pjn. Tuesdsy, Sep. 9. M the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. Goal for the drive is 60 pints. Anyone who is at least 17 yean old. weighs u least 110 pounds, is in rea­ sonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of the dau of the drive is eligible Io donate Local Red Cross Director Karen Despaea said there continues So be a critical shortage of blood in the region. Hastings Jaycees tops in Michigan The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees was selected as lop in the state at the Sammer Assembly of the Michigan Jaycees Aug. 16 at the Muskegon Hob­ day loo. . The local chapter was honored for membership recruitment, public rela­ tions and overall. The Jaycees are a leadership and contmunity organization for young peo­ ple ages 21 to 39. There are more than 5.600 members in 120 drapers throughout Michigan. Senator to speak at First Friday Scale Senator Jim Berryman, who plans to ran for Congress in Michigan's Seventh District next year, will be guest speaket at the next First Friday forum Sept 5. Berryman, a Democrat from Adrian, has been elected twice to the State Sen­ ate in the 17th District, a traditionally Republican stronghold. He began his political career as a member of the Adrian City Planning Commission in 1978. He then was a City Council member and served as mayor of Adrian until 1990, when he moved on the Slate Senate. He was elected president of the Michigan Association of Mayors in 1987, was appointed in 1989 to the Governor's Health Occupations Council, was named "Freshman Legislator of the Year" by the Detroit News in 1993, was named chairman of the Minority Task Force on Mental Health, was author of the Minority Report in support of the Michigan Model Comprehensive School Ed­ ucation and was elected Assistant Democratic Whip in the State Senate in 1993. He had been exploring a run for gov­ ernor in 1998. but now has opted for seeking the congressional seat held since 1992 by Republican Nick Smith. The Seventh Congressional District in Barry County includes the townships of Baltimore. Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria. (More BRIEFS cont. page 2) PRICE 50* tor. treasurer, publicity chairperson, grounds manager, food vendor organizer, insurance and legal manager. Las Vegas Night man­ ager. silent auction manager, manager in charge of the Friday night entertainment, and managers for bingo. T-shirt and sweatshirt sales, children's games, and drawings and raf­ fles. Chamber members also are looking for fresh approaches and new ideas, they said. Winterfest has become a tradition in the Gun Lake area. It is best known for its an­ nual Polar Bear Dip, which draws increasing numbers of participants and spectators every year. Il also includes a popular bathing suit fashion show, entertainment, food and many other events. "Winterfest is a lot of fun," one chamber member said. "It's a way to break up the winter, bring people into the community and gather together for some fun." "We really don't want to break the tradi­ tion," another said. They are hoping more people will come forward to offer their time or ideas. Dance Ranch beer-wine license dies in Assyria by Jason Carr Staff Writer Just right! That might be the comment from little Amanda Sarhatt who tries out the new magnetic board that is eye-level with her height. Watching her is new Leam-N-Play Child Development Center co-owner Colleen Bilger. Learn-N-Play to stay open with new owners by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Leam-N-Play Child Care Center in Hastings has new owners who plan to con­ tinue the service and even expand it with a separate preschool. Leam-N-Play. which has been operated by Pennock Hospital for about 10 years, had been set to close its doors Sept. 30. When the announcement was made in July about the pending closure, the hospital's chief ex­ ecutive officer, Dan Hamilton, cited the loss of management expertise with the resigna­ tion of the center's director and administra­ tive representative. Unsuccessful attempts to relocate the operation closer to the hospital was another reason. Colleen and Lance Bilger have come to the rescue. The Gun Lake residents are al­ ready operating Leam-N-Play and have be­ gun implementing changes and improve­ ments. "The parents are real excited... They arc happy to have someone taking over rather than just shutting down." Colleen Bilger said. "We're just glad it worked out this way." said Matt Thompson, director of public af­ fairs for Pennock Hospital. The majority of employees remain and the parents haven't lost a quality day care center, he said. "It's the absolute best for everyone involved." Colleen Bilger said. "There's a huge need for quality day care in this area and I know we will run just as high quality as Pennock and hopefully even better than they did. “The hospital's done a wonderful job (as well as) the staff and everyone here." she said The center is licensed for 60. but there arc about 50 children who now receive day care services at Leam-N-Play. not counting the separate preschool program the Bilgers will offer starting Sept. 8 in the same building. "Originally (when Pennock announced the closing), a lot of people pulled out. but they continued to come to the parent meetings and they met us. The majority of everyone has come back. So that is great." she said. A life-long Gun Lake resident. Colleen Bilger has five years of experience teaching preschool She has a child development as- sociateS degree from the Early Childhood Council in Washington D.C. and is working on a bachelor's degree in business with a minor in early child development. Lance, a foreman for Davis Electric, will lake care of all the maintenance at Leam-NPlay and the grocery shopping and some of the cooking. The Bilgers plan to cook "kid friendly" lunches, following food guidelines, at the center. They added a stove, and counter top, ventilation system and a third sink at the center. Previously, the food was catered from Pennock Hospital's kitchen. See CHILD CARE, continued page 2 A request by the Country Fever Dance Ranch for a license to sell beer and wine faces an uphill struggle after a motion to permit the request died Tuesday night. No one on the Assyria Township Board seconded Supervisor Mike Boles' motion, causing the motion to fail. If a board mem­ ber had seconded the motion and the board voted against it. Country Fever owners Gary and Barb Phillips would have had 20 days to appeal the decision. Boles told the Banner after the meeting that the board's action means the Phillips cannot use the appeals route because no deci­ sion was made from which to appeal. How­ ever. he said, if the Phillipses or another member of the community wishes to discuss the request at the next board meeting they could do so. Boles explained to an overflow crowd of township residents during the meeting that the license itself is issued by the slate, but the township as the first step in the process, must either approve or deny the request for a license. He said he has visited the Country Fever and found it to be a clean and well-run estab­ lishment and that it was in an appropriate spot for a beer and wine license. The Coun­ try Fever is located at the intersection of M­ 66 and West Lake Road. Gary Phillips explained to the board that the beer/wine license only covers those alco­ holic beverages and would not allow the business to sell hard liquor. He said that there is drinking at the business, but it is from people bringing alcohol to the parking lot and drinking. He contended that by bring­ ing the drinking inside the business, it could be controlled and supervised. "We re not a bar. We're not a place where people generally gel drunk," Phillips said. "I think before anyone judges us they need to come out and sec for themselves." The Phillipses said their intention was to not use tlie permit if the business didn't need it. "If we had enough people there, we wouldn't have to [sell alcohol]," he said. "But if we don't the start the procedure now. it could be too late in a year-and-a-half to start it then." When asked by Sarah Neagle if he had any plan for when alcohol would be sold, DANCE RANCH, continued page 14 Historic day for St. Rose School St. Rose School students and staff Tuesday had the joy of attending their first official day of the 1997-98 school year in new and renovated surroundings. Teacher Diane Klipfer and her second grade class in Hastings are shown in one of the large classrooms in the school's new 10.800-square-foot addition to the remodeled 1961 school structure. The new facility includes a 2,100-square-foot all purpose room. A 1904 school building was demolished last spring to provide the space for the new addition. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 4, 1997 Hastings Charter Township considers $220,000 budget by Mary Warner Staff Writer /\ public hearing to discuss the 1998 Hast­ ings Charter Township budget is scheduled for 7 p.m Monday. Sept 8. at the township hall The proposed budget projects revenues of $220,095 and expenditures of $219,915. Thai's an increase from $207,000 in pro­ News Briefs Humane Society to meet Sept. 8 The Barry County Humane Society uill meet al 7 pm Monday. Sept. 8. at its office at 106 E. Stale St. in Hast­ ings. The office is located above Pages Bookstore in downtown Hastings Hospice volunteer training planned Volunteer training for Barry Commu­ nity Hospice will be held from I to 3:30 p in. Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 17. and running for seven weeks. The senes will cover diverse topics such as the history and mission of hos­ pice. universal precautions, listening skills, gnef education, spirituality, team building, social work and patient care, as well as the role of the volunteer in the care of patients and the hospice team Grief Recovery series starts soon The fall sessions of the Gnef Recov­ ery group will begin Wednesday. Sept. 24. and run for five consecutive weeks from 7 to 9 p.m. The sessions are open to all in the community who have cxpcnenccd the loss of a family member, fnend or loved one The programs will include shanng and teaching. No one is required to speak, though most feel comfortable enough at some point to share their feelings and experiences. To register, call Barry Community Hospice al 948-8452. Mrs. Engler speaker at United Way event Michigan First Lady Michelle Engler will be guest speaker at the 62nd annual Barry County United Way kickoff breakfast al 7:30 a.m. Thursday. Sept. 11. al the Barry Expo Center. Mrs. Engler, wife of Gov. John En­ gler. will speak at 8 a m and the pro­ gram will conclude at 9. Member agencies arc expected to have informational booths and the 1997-98 United Way campaign Pacesetters will be introduced. Mrs Engler is chairwoman of the Michigan Community Service Com­ mission and is a member of the board of directors of the Points of Light Founda­ tion in Washington D.C. and the Michigan Non-profit Association. She also is on the board for America's Promise — the Alliance for Youth and has been involved in campaigns for immunizing children and fighting breast cancer. To make a reservation for the conti­ nental breakfast, call 945-4010. Heritage Day will be Sept. 13 Middleville residents will celebrate Heritage Day Saturday, Sept. 13. Bob and Betty White have been <'hosen as grand marshals for this year. Bill and Marcia Kidder have been awarded the most beautiful home for their Fremont Street house, and B&D Family Car Wash has been named the most im­ proved business. The festivities will start with a pan­ cake breakfast from 7;30 to II a.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church, and the annual parade will be held on Main Street at 10 a m Other activities will include a thrccon-three basketball tournament, mud volleyball tournament, carnival games, face painting, pony ndcs. a car exhibi­ tion. a United Methodist Church Bell Choir performance, teen and youth games, a sand volleyhall tournament, a horseshoe contest, waterball. dunk lank, gerbil races, an antique tractor pull, a 5K run and walk, bingo, coed softball and a Las Vegas Night Entertainment will feature “Mr Hyde.' a classic rock group, a gospel clown, the Ringo Swmgos dance group. The Hurricanes, and a "Star Spangled Salute performance by members of the First Baptist Church of Middleville jected revenues in the 1997 budget, and $206,500 in projected 1997 expenditures. The increase in revenues is due to a pro­ jected increase in state revenue sharing, which are expected to be $170,000 in 1998 compared to a projected $ 155.000 in revenue shanng funds budgeted for 1997 The in­ crease was slightly offset by a slight decrease in property tax revenues, which are projected Fall injury clinic set at Pennock Pennock Sports Medicine will hold a fall injury clinic for all middle school and high school athletes from Hastings. Lakewood. Maple Valley. Delton, Mid­ dleville and Wayland athletes beginning Saturday, Sept 6. The clinics will start al 9 a m. and the senes will last through Nov. I. They will be held al the Occupational Med.cinc Department near patient regis­ tration al Pennock Hospital The initial evaluations are free, but further testing will be billed to insur­ ance earners. A parent must be present during all clinics. Urinary infections topic of program Dr. Jeffrey Chapman will give a pre­ sentation on Unnary Tract Infections: His and Hers.” from 7 to 8.30 p.m. Thursday. Set. II. in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital. Dr Chapman will explain the symp­ toms. causes and treatment of urinary tract infections for both men and women. UTTs are a serious health prob­ lem affecting millions of people each year, second only to respiratory infec­ tions. Infections of the bladder, prostate, ureters, urethra and kidneys will be dis­ cussed. A question and answer period will be provided. Refreshments will be provided. Pre­ registration is requested by calling Pen­ nock's Education Department at 948­ 3125 Immunization site moved for Sept. 17 The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment imm^niLation clinic scheduled for Wednesday. Sept. 17. at the Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church has been canceled. Instead, a clinic will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. the same day al the Thornapple Kellogg High School cafetena. The public is welcome to get routine immunizations. The clinic series will resume at the Middleville United Methodist Church on the third Wednesday of October (Oct. 15) from 2 to 4 p.m., as normally scheduled. For more information, call the Health Department at 945-9516. Gospel, bluegrass set at Showcase An evening of bluegrass music featur­ ing Overdrive and the Holiness Gospel Singers will be performed at 6:30 tonight at Arby's. Overdrive is a contemporary bluegrass foursome from West Michigan. Mem­ bers Tim Scheerhom. Kevin Gaugier. Larc Williams and Steve Boling have played with Counterpoint, River City Bluegrass, the Williams Family and Heartland Bluegrass. The Holiness Gospel Singers, making their second Showcase appearance, are from the Plainwell area and have released numerous albums. Members are Dana Marshall, Gordy Noble, Jesse Elkins. Trace Huff and Tim Marshall. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Middleville man named top worker Joseph Hamer. 38. of Middleville, has been named 1997 Michigan Worker of the Year by Dickies Work w ear. Hamer, a dishwasher for the past six years at the County Seal Restaurant in Hastings, was nominated by his mother, who wrote, "he is a retarded man of 38 and does his job very well He has worked there six years, never missed a day of work, has never been late He is cheerful, not lazy, and docs his work to the best of his ability." His boss. Gary Rizor. agreed and said he wishes he had more like him. As a state winner in the competition. Hamer will receive more than $500 in cash and prizes. National winners in the sixth annual American Worker of the Year are Joyce Barlow. 42. a grocery store worker of Longs. S.C . and Ralph Magliochctte. 34. <»f Pembroke Pines. Fla., a dock terminal supervisor Each won a 1998 Chevy Silverado pickup truck and a trip for two to Nashville for the awards cer­ emony that will be broadcast live Oct. 10 from the Grand Ole Opry at $36,000 Mileage reimbursement was budgeted al the same level as 1997, includ­ ing $3,000 annually for the supervisor and assessor, $200 for the clerk and deputy clerk, and $300 for the treasurer and deputy trea­ surer Payment of a contract for library services from the Freeport Library was budgeted al $1,455. up from $I.(MM> in 1997 The in­ to be $30,000. compared to $32,500 bud­ geted for 1997. The township is allowed to levy one mill in property taxes, but with the annual Hcadlce rollback, the actual tax levied by the township in 1998 will be 8171 mill, down from the .8216 mill levied last year Other revenue projections were the same as 1997 or only slightly higher Remaining the same were revenues from delinquent taxes. $4,000. dog license Ices. $50. sales of cemetery lots. $2,000; buna) fees. $750; and mobile home license fees. $275. The latter are $3-a-month per trailer fees paid to the township in lieu of property taxes. Administrative fee projections increased from $9,500 to $10,000. This is a collection fee charged to property tax payers that is I percent of every tax bill Fees collected for providing concrete foundations for monu­ ments in the Hastings Township Cemetery, from which the township collects five cents per square inch, are projected to increase to $250 from $200 On the expenditure side, some of the in­ crease is attributed to increases in salaries, which were approved by the Township Board at its July meeting. Receiving 3 percent in­ creases were the supervisor, from $11.500 to $11,845; the assessor, from $10,500 to $10,815; the clerk, from $13,385 to $13,785; the treasurer, from $10,500 to $10,815; and the deputy clerk and treasurer, from $500 to $515. Per meeting compensa­ tion for trustees stayed the same. $55. as did those for the Board of Review. $40 for half­ days and $75 for full days; Planning and crease was requested by the Freeport Library, according to Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden, because “the state required them to seek more active participation from mem­ bers " A $6,000 increase in the township's pay­ ment for fire protection from the BIRCH Rural Fire Association was budgeted, from $46,000 to $52,000 The payment is 1.3 percent of the township's total taxable prop­ erty value. Costs for operating and maintaining the township hall were budgeted at $5,500. up from $5,000 budgeted in 1997. Road repairs were budgeted al $50,000, up from $45,000 budgeted last year. Actual road expenditures in 1997 to dale by the township arc $53,000. Of 1997 road expenditures. $45,770 was spent for the resurfacing of por­ tions of Campground. South Broadway, and Sager roads. A portion of the 1998 road funds. $23,000, has been committed to the upgrad­ ing of Star School Road to resurface it to all-season standards. The township is joining the city of Hastings and the Barry County Road Commission in applying for an eco­ nomic development grant that would help pay for the Star School Road project. The city is participating because it is planning to expand its industrial park, and the majority of commercial traffic using the industrial park will access it from Star School. Township road funds for 1997 were re­ Zoning. $30; election workers. $5 an hour, and cleaning services. $10 per hour. Township Board professional services and expenses, such as those for attorneys, engi­ neers. tax collection, equipment, insurance, pension payments, and dues, were budgeted cently boosted by $12,500 given to the township by the Barry County Road Com­ mission. The Road Commission recently re­ ceived a one-time-only allocation from the state of $200,000. The payment is the coun­ ty's share of $69 million in interest from the state's budget stabilization fund that was al­ located to counties for road resurfacing pro­ jects. which must be spent by Sept. 30. The Road Commission gave each of the town­ ships in the county $12,500. The Road Commission is spending each township's allocation on resurfacing materi­ als and is picking up the cost of laying the material and adding gravel shoulders as needed Roads selected for resurfacing in the townships were on those townships' list of high-prioniy projects. In Hastings Town­ ship. the money will be used to resurface South Broadway from the city limits south to as far as the materials last. The township budget also includes a sepa­ rate township improvement revolving fund, which contains money collected from landfill tipping fees. The fund, including interest, is projected to increase from $102,000 in 1997 to $147,600 in 1998. The special fund was set up in 1994. according to Township Su­ pervisor Richard Thomas, "to help us through the hard places and get things done that haven't been getting done." The only expenditure planned thus far with improvement fund money is $10,000 to build new roads in the township cemetery, for which the township is currently taking bids. Cruttenden said the new budget is an esti­ mate of costs and revenues. State law re­ quires the township to make the new budget prior to when actual year-end expenditures can be reviewed. There is also "always a lit­ tle bit of guesswork predicting what revenue sharing is going to be." she said. New Hepatitis A cases not showing up yet dealing with the symptoms. Wood recom­ mended drinking plenty of fluids and rest. The salad consisted of sliced apples, Snickers bars and whipped cream. Wood said the food handler had been exposed to the dis­ ease before the banquet, but had not yet been diagnosed with it. Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver that takes about 15 to 50 days after exposure before symptoms appear. Typically, the lime before the onset of symptoms is four to six weeks, which means people who consumed contaminated food at the banquet probably won't develop symptoms until later this month. Wood said the disease is not airborne, like the fiu or the common cold. "If you're just standing next to someone you won't get it. It has to be in food or water that's been con­ taminated.” she said. by Jason Carr Staff Water No new cases of Hcnatitis A have devel­ oped in Barry County residents following a fair banquet, but Barry Eaton Health De­ partment nurses caution the incubation has recently expired. A Barry County woman who prepared an apple salad that served 15-20 people has since developed Hepatitis A and public health nurse Margaret Wood said the disease typically incubates for 15-50 days. She said 46 people who attended the ban­ quet came in for immune globulin treat­ ments. Immune globulin shots need to be given before the disease flares into its active stage. The immune globulin shot does not stop exposure, but can help to lessen the eventual symptoms. After the disease be­ comes active, treatment is mostly limited to The disease is spread through fecal matter. A person's hands are contaminated by cofii. ing into contact with the feces and the diK ease is then passed onto food or otherwise ingested through the mouth. Contaminated food is one of the more likely ways to con* tract the virus and so washing of hands and washing food before it is consumed makes the chance of contracting the virus almost impossible. Symptoms of hepatitis A include fatigue, poor appetite, fever, vomiting, dark uriqp and jaundice. The disease generally runs io course within a couple of weeks. Wood said people who begin experiencing these symptoms should go to a doctor and be diagnosed, as the symptoms are similar to "It's a wait-and-see if it develops," she said. "Hopefully we got everyone who may have had it." CHILD CARE, continued from page 1 The Bilgers have been busy updating the facilities and adding new ideas They are installing a new fire alarm sys­ tem in the building. "We look out the office area that was in the entranceway and we’re making that the preschool only room." Colleen said. The preschool room, for 3- to 5-year-old children, has been completely remodeled. An open house for the preschool program will be held from 11 a.m. to I p.m. Satur­ day. Representatives and equipment from lo­ cal fire and police departments will be on hand, as well as clowns. Bilger hopes to have a petting zoo, too. "We've created the Wobblers' Room which is a room for I- to 2-year-olds" to separate them from the smaller infants who need to crawl ' All the center's teachers are going to go through certification by the Early Childhood Council, a process that includes observation and testing, she said. Thcq: are currently 10 staffers. Two more will be hired. "Hopefully, we'll have our license in the next week or so." from state's Regulatory Department of Business and Industry, Bilger said. Colleen is the acting director of the center under the hospital's license. The Bilgers had thought about opening a day care center in the Wayland area next spring, but when they leaned that the hospi­ tal was going to close Leam-N-Play they de­ cided to investigate the possibly of taking it over. "We heard the parents were rallying to­ gether and trying to put together meetings to keep the place open." Colleen said. That impressed the Bilgers. ' Parent involvement usually doesn't go to that extent at a day care center " she said. Goals of the center include providing "ac­ tivities that foster an excitement for learn­ ing.* a respect for one another and an ongo­ ing awareness of the world." The Leam-N-Play building and property arc leased from Hazel Brown of Hastings. "The building sits on three acres. My husband has clear cut from the fence line, way back, and we re going to make nature trails for the rest of the three miles with bird, squirrel and deer feeding areas, just like Blanford Nature Center has. premier Travel The ships are leaving and they’re filling fast Book Now! THE HEAT IS ON! — spacMi oapamms — Paaama Canal-1 12 98-S1474.00 11 days—Tropicale llncludes air lortrom San Juan. port & Federal charges Free island lour.) Eaatrrn Caribbean-2/14/98-S1428.00 7 days—Fascination (Includes air to/lrom Miami, port & Federal charges ) Eaatrrn Caribbean-31 98-SI 188.00 7 days—Destiny Balcony Stateroom (includes port 4 Federal charges Does not Include air.) Meiico-3 9 98-S498.50 4 days—Ecstasy (Includes port 4 Federal charges Cruise only i FREE UPGRADES Based on .4 vailabdity H Carnival. Till MOST POP! I.AR CRI bl. I IM. IX THE WoRI |r. VOL R C ARMYAl. CRUSE HE.ADQl ARTERS Phone 554-0311 7105 Kraft Ave. SE (corner ol Kraft k Broadmoor1 Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Hours Monday Thursday 8 30 am-8 pm. Fn 8 30 am€ pm. Sat 10 am 2 pm The parents met with the Bilgers and then she invited them to watch her teach preschool at Caledonia Child Development Center, where she had been employed for the past year. After that, parents, teachers, and the for­ mer director interviewed the Bilgers and the infant-toddler teacher the couple planned to hire. Parents from Leam-N-Play have decided to initiate a Parents Foundation to accredit day care centers in Barry County, Bilger said. "That's going to be great for Barry County, I think, because they are going to set certain standards... If day care centers and even home centers want to gel this accredita­ tion from a Parent Foundation, they will have to meet certain criteria which is above and beyond licensing but a little less strin­ gent than national standards." she said. Leam-N-Play, which is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.. serves children who arctwo weeks to 10 years old. There are before-* and after-school programs. For school-aged; children, the program is "run like a kids’: club where they initiate what they would: like to do in the afternoon, she said. “The exciting part of this job is teaching;", being with the kids." said Colleen, who may­ be lending a hand in that role as well as anadministrator. "I like being with the kids, getting down; on the floor and reading with the kids or do­ ing messy activities." The Bilgers don't have children yet, but Lance Bilger wants to have six kids. That's one of the reasons they decided to open 1 child care center, so Colleen could bring the couple's future children to work with her. School open houses set in; Hastings The Hastings Area School System has an-' nounccd a schedule of open houses and dedi­ cation ceremonies for (he new building addi­ tions al Northeastern and Southeastern Elcmentary Schools, and for Star Elementary. School. Open houses, including tours of the new: facilities, are scheduled for 2 to ■* p.m. Sun­ day. Sept. 14. at both Northeastern and Southeastern. The dedication ceremony at Northeastern will be conducted at 2:15 p.m.. in the school's new all-purpose room. Southeastern's dedication ceremony will be conducted at 3 p.m.in that school's new all­ purpose room. Star Elementary's open house and building tours are scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept 28. with a dedication ceremony at 3 p.m. in the school's all-purpose room. • The public is invited to attend. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 4. 1997 — Page 3 Woodland’s annual Homecoming closes out summer of 1997 by Catherine Lucas The Woodland Homecoming weekend has come and gone once more, and with n the end of the 1997 summer The Labor Day weekend activities in Woodland were as packed as always The festivities began Fnday evening with a fish fry al lhe Woodland Eagles and an ice cream social al Woodland United Methodist Church Several members of the church mel Thursday evening to make 40 gallons of ice cream, and n fed the crowd the following night They also served barbecued sloppy joe sandwiches, pics, cakes and dnnks On Saturday morning lhe park soon filled with softball teams and 21 arts and crafts booths It was the first time that computer­ ized pictures were panted on shirts or other surfaces, and there were several woodworking craftsmen with merchandise in many sizes, needlework and other arts and crafts sold in the park Mike and Thelma Hook represented the Barry County Historical Society's drive for funds to restore and preserve a Civil War flag, books were for sale by the Woodland library, and the local Lions started getting the area ready for their annual chicken barbe­ cue. The Woodland Lions Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its charter Oct. 28. and it wasn’t many years after they were chartered that they began having a chicken barbecue the Saturday before luibor Day For many years now. the chicken has been cooked by High s Barbecue Service of Indi ana. which now is being operated by a sec­ ond generation of Highs. The parade started at the school Saturday afternoon and soon the park was full of Lakewood High School band members, flag twirlers. floats, decorated bicycles and small tractors, horses and antique cars Ken and Mary Mak ley's family have been appearing in lhe parade for many years, and this year their float was called "Maklcy Mouse Club." featunng grandchildren instead of children. They won first place in the pets/costumes category. A new entry this year. Calebs Cider Mill from Vermontville, had a colorful vehicle full of costumed children, and it won second place Herb Miller's family won the third place pn/c Durkee Farms/Riversedge Garage (the children of Randy Durkee and Jeff Marian) won first place prize in the bikes and RV category. Lacey Chase won second and the children of Geiger's Excavation won third with toy excavating equipment in a wagon. First place in the church/organization floats category was won by lhe Lions Club's big gold lion, the veterans’ memorial com­ mittee won second with a mockup of the monument and the Woodland Eagles took third. In the “all other floats" category. Brodbeck farms won first place with a float featunng silver silos. Shirts by Sherry was second and a float titled “Girls just wanna have fun" by Ron Wierenga’s daughters was third. Dallas Raingh’s 1950s green pickup won first in lhe antique cars department with Jerry Bennett taking second and Neil Sedor third with his cute little yellow Ford that made a hit al Depot Day in 1996. Judges were Felicity Laurie. Deb Clark and Mary Jo Bump. Grand Marshals Frank and Wilma Townsend were chauffeured by Dick Winkler in his white convertible. A reception for them with cake and punch was held after the parade prizes were awarded. After the parade, lhe Veterans’ Monument Committee pul the monument mockup on display in the park, and Dale Geiger and Gretchen Slater handed out letters explaining the project and collected donations all after­ noon. Geiger reported that they collected some money, but he felt they had made many im­ portant contacts during the display in the park that would bring more money later. Anyone can donate to this project by leaving the money at Ionia County National Bank in Woodland. They will receive a tax-deductible receipt for their donation. The Woodland Lions Club started serving chicken at 4 p.m., and lhe park pavilion area was mobbed between 6 and 6:40 when they ran out of potato salad and coleslaw and quit selling dinner tickets. The book sale tent was busy, and the li­ brarian took in arvund $200 during lhe day and got rid of hundreds of donated books that wouldn’t fit into the library for one reason or another. Lakewood Community Ambulance held an open house Saturday afternoon with cookies and punch. They had scrapbooks of pictures of lhe organization from the beginning and a guest book. Tlicy also had a bake sale. The ambulance service will bepin the an­ nual series of fall, winter and spring were won by Joyce Tcachoul and Tom Clark In the Athletic Association raffle. Dan Sciba won a 52-mch TV. Gary Miller of Lowell won two nights at a Lexington Suites Hotel of his choice and a boom box and CD player was won by Robert Chase The Fire Departments cash raffle awarded $420 to Ron Wicrcnga. $310 to Harvey's Crash Parts. $215 to Doug Stowell and $115 to Alan Hardman of Kalamaz<x> The Living Stones of LakcwcxxJ United Methodist Church presented a 15-mmute program at the Sunday morning worship service in the park and the Rev. Carl Litch­ field gave a sermon. The Woodland Gospel Quartet members presented their annual concert in Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday evening. Special guests were "The Sears.” a tno of ladies who have been singing together for 54 years They arc Lou Lloyd. Donna Maddcm and Joyce Hillier, and they all came from the Michigan town of Sears They had a baptism during the morning and a picnic at noon. The softball tournament ended Monday af­ ternoon The championship game between the Bandits from Lansing and the Aztecs from Grand Rapids started al 2:45 and ended al 4 p.m. The Bandits scored more than 25 runs in the fourth inning by constantly hitting balls out of the park. They finally won the game by a score of 54 to 27. ...the annual event which brings a close to summer activities! monthly dinners at Cunningham’s Acre Sunday. Sept. 14. The Lions Club raffle for savings bonds of $500 bond supplied by Union Bank and a $200 bond from Ionia County National Bank Grand Marshals Frank and Wilma Townsend greet friends at a reception foltowing the parade ' Woodland library personnel and friends sold surplus and donated books in the park all day Saturday. Brodbeck Farms float with silver silos and elevators won first place in the ’all other floats’ category in the Woodland parade. The Makley Mouse Club with Mary Makley. Tammy and some of the Makley grandchildren won first place in the pets/costumes category. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT WHEN: SEPTEMBER 5, 1997 WHAT: 51st BIRTHDAY WHO: ELIZABETH MARY ELLIOT (1946-1965) MOTHER (1966-1997) BETH FORBES (1976-1993) GRAND MOTHER (1989-1997) LIZ FORBES (1993-1996) ELIZABETH FORBES (1996-1997) ELIZABETH MARY FORBES (1997-) WISH THE ONE YOU KNOW HAPPY 51st BIRTHDAY TOMORROW FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 5TH, AFTER ALL SHE WILL ONLY BE 51 ONCE!! The Caleb's Cider Mill of Vermontville's colorful circus wagon float won second place in the pets/costumes category in the Woodland parade. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4, 1997 Banner staff comments in wake of ‘Di’ tragedy The death of Princess Diana last weekend has precipitated an international discussion centering on the media and its role in the reporting of activities of public figures. In Public Opinion this week, we asked members of lhe community to comment on whether they think there should be a law to protect the privacy of famous people. We likewise asked members of our staff to comment on the events of last weekend and give us their view of the role of lhe media in covering public figures. Their responses follow: Ruth Zachary: 1 do believe that all people, including public figures, have a right to privacy I believe that some reporters and photographers arc far too intrusive, and do not respect such rights If clearer guidelines and well defined consequences for abuses result because of the public attention drawn to the issue over this incident. I think that would be a good thing On the other side. I would hate to sec the media so inhibited that public issues or crimes against society could not be investigated. In any case, the death of Princess Diana is a terrible waste. David T. Young: "We have met the enemy and he is us." Yes. Pogo's famous quote applies again The media types indeed go too far m harassing lhe nch and famous, but they'll tell us they're only doing it to give the people what they want. This is sadly true, but the media fuels our preoccupation with entertainers, athletes, royalty and public figures. The feeding frenzy over Diana's tragedy already has begun. It will lake its place alongside all lhe hype over Elvis Presley. Jackie Kennedy Onassis. C J. Simpson. Jon Benet, etc. The media isn't felling us lhe important news and if it did. we wouldn't want to hear Jim Jensen: I've always felt that being a public figure docs have its tragedies and lhe incident with Princess Diana is just one example. Sure. Di could have lived a life of happiness and tranquility if she had not come into royalty, but then she wouldn't have been able to do all lhe good things that she achieved while she was on this Earth. Call it the price of fame. As far as the media is concerned, let's remind ourselves that this is the tabloid snap-takers we are talking about and not some "true" journalist from a wellrespected. recognized newspaper. These people are bloodsuckers and you expect nothing less from them. The media should cover hard news stories and keep in close contact with the public figures whom they are hired to report on. Without the . journalists, politicians and police officers would run wild. What happened to Di is sad, but who do you blame? Tabloid readers? (1 mean we now live in a society where O.J., Rodman and Di are news and the newsworthy people are not). It's just lhe price we pay for creating the society that we now live in. Mary Warner: What appears to have happened, although we don't know all the facts yet. is that someone responded to a very troubling problem (the paparazzi), with the stupid and irresponsible decision to try and outrun them. We also have three people, including Princess Diana, who apparently weren't wearing their seatbelts (the only survivor was wearing a belt and protected by an airbag, according to reports). We have people committing criminal acts or civil infractions of the law. including the Mercedes driver who was reportedly driving drunk and driving far in excess of the posted speed limit, and the paparazzi, who were reportedly driving too fast and committing acts of reckless endangerment. Had the law been obeyed, lhe accident wouldn't have happened in the first place. What makes people think more laws that potentially might limit responsible citizens' first amendment rights are going to be obeyed by those who clearly don't obey them anyway? We make laws, people break them, people get killed, so we make more laws. Then we don't even give law enforcement agencies enough funds to adequately enforce them. Teaching people when they arc young good problem-solving and decision-making skills so they don't respond to problems with dangerous behavior might be better HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 than limiting people's choices. Likewise, children can be shown that respecting other people's rights, including their right to privacy, is a good thing. School programs involving role reversal, where children learn what it is like to be the victim of someone who is violating their rights, have successfully helped change altitudes. Prevention and education can save more lives than a million laws. Also, if national retail chains refused to sell the tabloids, the tabloids might die and then there would be no market for many of those invasive photographs. Jason Carr: In the last few days there's been a noticeable empnasis on the idea that the paparazzi arc not necessarily members of the press. Unfortunately, lhe line between tabloids and the news is getting more blurred every day. and I think that emphasis on the distinct nature of lhe paparazzi is due to the fear of recognizing that that is the case. As far as last weekend's accident, there is plenty of blame to go around. You've got someone who's drunk, driving exorbitant speeds on a city street, who's traveling that speed at least partly in an effort to avoid people who are trying to take pictures to sell to tabloids, newspapers and television networks, who believe they need photographs of that nature to counter declining numbers of readers and viewers, who in recent years have shown themselves to be averse to 'hard news.' such as government, legal issues and especially foreign events. Instead of telling you about famine in North Korea that could possibly lead to a desperate invasion of South Korea where American troops are stationed, we give you OJ. Instead of lhe legalized bribery that makes up our current campaign financing system, we tell you about Madonnas baby. Instead of focusing on efforts al European unification, we focus on the British royal family. The public is guilty of wanting simply to be entertained by the news, and we in the news media are guilty of caving in to that desire. After switching to more of a soft news' approach. 'NBC Nightly News' went to first place in the news ratings and is now imitated in varying degrees by CBS and ABC Elaine Gilbert: Frankly. 1 don't know what the solution is from an enforceable legal standpoint to guarantee privacy rights that everyone should have. In my sadness about Princess Diana's death, my first thoughts were sorrow for her sons, who were robbed of a loving mother. Those reflections were immediately followed by anger concerning the possible role of lhe paparazzi in contributing to her death and a wish for the toughest possible laws to preserve privacy rights for al). But what kind of restrictions would really guarantee privacy for celebrities? Many times proposed laws wind up to be nearly worthless watered-down versions of lhe originals. And. certain members of society always seem to ignore existing laws or find clever ways to skirt around them. Take the drunk driver who was at the wheel of the Mercedes. France has drunk driving laws on the books, but that didn't save lhe "people’s princess" from being victimized by a driver whose blood alcohol level was reportedly far above the legal limit. Much has been touted through the years about the "power of the press." but lhe power of the public, in reality, supersedes lhe press. An editorial in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution said it best. "People everywhere fell in love with her and they loved her to death" with their "insatiable demand for gossip and pictures." The public, as a lasting tribute to Diana, could instantly be the most powerful watchdog of privacy invaders by refusing to purchase any type of material that violates people's rights. It doesn't take a new law to eliminate the demand. All it takes is unity. The real question is. when are we going to tap into the power we have, with God's help, for making this a better world? LETTERS.,.frcm cur readers Prisoners need help, not more problems with prisons wnte to the MDOC to recommend a prisoner get some kind of treatment, the judge will not even respond. When a judge does respond, he says that he doesn't have any authority over the prisoner once he is sentenced, that it is up to the MDOC. When the prisoner writes to the Michigan Department of Corrections, they say they don't have any authority and it's up to the judge. Since Power is an acknowledged homosex­ ual. does the judge want him to sell himself to earn the $620 for restitution, or how should he get lhe money? The governor has slopped tax money from supporting lhe running of three or four state mental facilities. After these mental facilities are forced to close what will the governor do with them? Look what they did to Ionia Slate Hospital. Coldwater State Hospital and Newberry State Hospital — turned them all in to prisons. The public opinion question. "Should we spare the rod? Do we really have much of a choice? Most people are afraid to spank their children because of fear of being arrested for child abuse. So we don’t physically discipline our children, let them run wild, let them have their own way and wait until they come before the judge. Tell the judge you want to get tough on crime and you want all the people who ever made a mistake to be sentenced to long-term imprisonment or life. The governor wants to build more prisons to put young offenders in for life. Remember, you're footing the bill to build new prisons and to lock more people up. your tax dollars are paying for it. So if this is what you want, don't complain tha your taxes are too high or that your kids can't afford an education because the governor took that money and spent it to build new prisons. Let’s just lock everyone up and give them life. Only perfect and sinless people should not be in prison, but everyone else should. Isn't this the way most of the public see or want it? Let’s let people bring up their children the way they should: a spanking when needed and lots of love and understanding. Let’s not let the governor or any others tell us how to raise our children. Have you noticed how the legislators. To the editor: I would like to comment on an Aug. 21 arti­ cle in Banner court news and about public comment. First, about lhe sentencing of Michael M. Power, lhe chief assistant prosecutor. Power's attorney and the judge all agreed that Mr. Power had a drug and alcohol problem. Power is 32 and has 17 misdemeanor of­ fenses. The court had 17 chances to help him with his substance abuse, but failed The court again failed to help Power by sentencing him to 36 to 96 months in prison and ordered him to pay restitution of $620. The judge might as well have sentenced him to 36 to 96 months in a drug house or 36 to 93 months in an alcohol factory. In every Michigan prison, every day. alcohol is being made and there is plenty to be had. There also is a never-ending supply of marijuana being sold and used, along with other drugs. So these people have not helped Power at all. Sick people should be sentenced to alcohol abuse treatment centers or to drug treatment centers, not to prison, where there is no treat­ ment whatsoever. The same can be said of sex offenders. The judge is correct when saying a pedophile has no chance for rehabilitation. No. not if he is given no chance. The best sex offender pro­ gram the Department of Corrections has is at the Riverside Correctional Facility in Ionia. But a sex offender or pedophile can not go there, per prison policy if lhe circuit judge didn't order or recommend it. It is prison policy that a sex offender can not be placed in a facility where there is double bunking. Sex offenders under MDOC policy, must be in a maximum security or level 5 security prison, which is single bunk or single men rooms or single man cells. So this makes it impossible to get any help or treatment whatsoever. When a prisoner writes to the judge re­ questing a court order or asks the judge to Write Us A Letter. The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense • Leiters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks' will not ba accepted unless there is a interest, which compelling public . will be determined by the editor • Letters that include ettacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters Io be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced Public Opinion senators and congressmen got lheir noses tn all our business where we don’t have any tf our rights any more. They all want to tell $ what we can and cannot do : Remember when you were young and fti school, if you got in trouble, lhe teachers would turn you over lheir knee and spank you. When you got home, you got another spank­ ing Parents just raised cain, so now teachers are not allowed to discipline kids any more, and look what has happened to our young peo­ ple Look al the crime rate of the young, no discipline any more parents can't make their kids mind any more, so they give up and then complain. Because their taxes are so high and there’s no money for education. I say let's get tough on drunks and drug ad­ dicts. the mentally ill and gel them out of prison and into treatment centers. Let’s get sex offenders into treatment and rehabilitation centers where they can get help. Let’s get the well and rehabilitated prisoners out of prison and back in to the community. Let's get every prisoner job training and job skills and get the prisoner educated. If it's true that 99 percent of al) people who are sent to prison will one day get out and go back in to the community and will be our neighbor, do we want him more dangerous and bitter than when he first went to prison or do we want him rehabilitated in good health and forgiving, a person who could be a great asset to our community? We need Christian volunteers coming in to all prisons to help with substance abuse counseling. Prisoners are people, too. We need all the help and understanding you can give us. Larry D. Boise *118723 Marquette Branch Prison P.O. Box 779 Marquette. Mich. 49855-0779 See things FAST!, Use the Banner • Classifieds!!! Know Your legislators U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building,*' Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal^' Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick^ Tormela, regional representative. i U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third ol Hopes Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of-Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser,,, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of * Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District • office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616)'' 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria ■ townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) T 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543-•> 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry , County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Should privacy be protected? The recent death of Princess Diana has created a backlash against the press for photographers being overzealous in pursuing celebrities. Do you think there should be some kind of law to protect the privacy of famous people? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovisxjn ol J-Ad Oaphcs inc 1952N 0rcaaway HaUtngs Mi 49058-0602 (616) 945 9554 PresxJec* PresKJert • NEWSROOM David T 'rtxjng (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Barbaid Gall Jason Carr Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Mabel Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • C assrt>ed ads accepted Monday mrough ='da, 8am to 530pm Saturday 8 30am Scot Ommen Jerry Johnson Lloyd Terpeniag. Hasting*: Felicia Davia Freeport: Noon Cmdy O'Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County 527 per year in ad|Oinmg counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Bom B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 (not just the famous), for that followed around by people . so why should they? " Q Leroy Tryon, Hastings: Nancy Hammond, Hastings: Sally O Mara, Lake Odessa: "Yes. I just think they cany things too far. They're too pushy. I've seen this happen personally in several instances.” "We don’t need any more laws but how they took pictures and did not assist is inhumane. People should reconsider about buying tabloids" “I think her privacy should have been protected. I think they hounded her a tot. I think she would have been alive today if they had left her alone" Fear! Frederickaoa, Haatiagi: pursued relentlessly. When they're out in public, it’s different." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 4. 1997 — Page 5 Ducks Unlimited dinner is Sept. 11 Jeff Furrow, a 1993 Hastings High School graduate, holds the original artwork he drew for the banquet. The annual Ducks Unlimited banquel will be Thursday. Sept 11, at the Middle Villa Inn on M-37 in Middleville Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. Dinner is 7:30. Cost is $15 per person. The menu includes stuffed chicken, wild rice, red potatoes, green beans, salad, and beverage Dinner and a full membc.>hip to Ducks Unlimited is available fcr $40. Dinner in­ cludes a free print of an original piece of artwork commissioned especially for lhe din­ ner by the Thomapplc Valley DU The original artwork, which has been framed and matted, will be auctioned off. as will other items, including duck prints, duck decoys and guns. The banquet is held to raise money for waterfowl and wetlands preserva­ tion and conservation. "We usually raise around $20,000." Thor­ napple Valley DU Committee member Jan Me Keough said. Tickets can be purchased al the door or by calling McKcough al 945-9779 or TVDU treasurer Martha Anderson al the Thomapplc Valley Credit Union. 948-8557. Ducks Unlimited sponsorships are also available. A $200 sponsorship will purchase the buyer dinner al the banquet, a DU hat. a shrink-wrapped sponsor print, and a onc-ycar DU membership. A $300 sponsorship will purchase dinner al the banquet, a DU hat. a framed and matted sponsor print with a bronze emblem, duck cameo and DU collec­ tor's stamp, a onc-ycar DU membership, and a ticket for a raffle in which the prize is a 1300 Winchester Black Shadow. The raffle will be held on the night of the banquet. The $300 memberships are only available through this Thursday. Sept. 4. Prior to the banquet, various raffle pack- ages featunng such prizes as a 12-gauge Browning are available at special prices For details, call McKcough or Anderson Creating the onginal artwork for the ban­ quet this year was Jeff Furrow, a 1993 Hast­ ings High School graduate who is a junior at Kendall College of An and Design. It is a graphite pencil rendenng of a black lab. a boat and some ducks The artwork was in­ spired by Furrows black lab. Molly, he said. Furrow also did the TVDU's 1996 banquet art. He will be at lhe banquet Sept 11 sign­ ing pnnts of his drawing This is the 18th year the TVDU has held a fund-raising banquet. The banquet celebrates the 60th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited. DU is a private, non-profit conservation or­ ganization begun in 1937 al a time when waterfowl populations in the U.S. were dropping alarmingly, according to DU litera­ ture. It grew to be (he world's largest non­ profit waterfowl, wetlands and wildlife orga­ nization. Its supporters include hunters, con­ servationists and lovers of the outdoors. In 1995-96. fund-raising events such as lhe annual banquet, shooting and fishing tournaments and golf outings generated nearly 60 percent of DU's $77.6 million to­ tal annual revenues. The DU put nearly 80 percent of those funds directly into habitat conservation programs. After six decades. DU and its partners have conserved nearly eight million acres of wildlife habitat throughout the U.S., Mcxica. and Canada. Biologists estimate North America's duck population has risen 60 per­ cent since 1985 to a fall flight of some 90 million birds in 1996 A majonty of DU's habitat conservation work is on the upland nesting sites and shal­ low wetlands located within the Praine Pot­ hole region of lhe U.S and Canada. DU has also been instrumental in imple­ menting the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, which is an international agreement between the U.S.. Canada and Mexico that established goals for rebuilding North America's waterfowl population to 1970 levels, which would be a breeding population of 62 million and a fall Hight of 100 million. Other wildlife also benefit from DU con­ servation efforts. More than 600 species of wildlife live on DU project sites, including several (hat are endangered, such as the whooping crane, bald eagle, peregrine falcon, piping plover and least tern. FINANCIAL FOCUS furnished by... Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jone* and Co. Winners are consistent... LEGAL NOTICES: RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode in the condition of a mortgage mode by DONNA CULVER AND BRUCE D CULVER HUSBAND AND WIFE, to MORTGAGE AMERICA. INC.. A MICHIGAN CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated April 27. 1996, and recorded on May 10. 1996. In ICONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION, by an assign Jmont dated April 27. 1996. and recorded on ; December 13. 1996. in Liber 680, on poge 862. > Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mor­ i tgoge there is claimed to be due at the date hereof J the sum of fifty two thousand five hundred seventy •and 70/IX Dollar* ($52,570.70). including interest • at 13.0X% per annum. ‘ Under the power of sale contained in said mor- proved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage .will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged ; premises, or some port of them, at public vendue. • at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. al . 11:00 o.m. on October 2. 1997 ! Sold premise* are situated in TOWNSHIP OF ; PRAIRIEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan and ore ■ described as: i LOTS 5 AND 6 OF SHADY HEIGHTS ACCORDING : TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 37 The redemption period shall bo 6 month* from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon| ed In accordance with 19480. 600.3241(a) in which . Dated: August 21. 1997 CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associate*. P.C. ' 401 South Woodward Avenue SuHeSOO Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 August 26 1997 5:00 p.m. Special Meeting — Present: Walter* House. Palmer. Hansford. Mun joy Bedford and Edwards Public Hearing on the 1998 proposed Budget. Motion to levy the 1997 Tax Rote Request os follows: 0.8541 Operations — 1 4873 Voted Fire — 0.2975 Voted Library. Motion to receive the 1998 Budget lor adoption at the September board meeting. Motion to increase Sexton * monthly earning* Motion to set 1998 Board Meeting* on the second Motion to order the petition plans and estimates for the Weed Assessment * Motion to adopt the Resolution for Weed Control First hearing will be Sept. 23 1997 Adjournment at 6.14 p.m. Respectfully submMed. Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edward* MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default ha* been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by David H. Rock aw, unmarried to Broodmoor Financial Ser­ vices. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated June X. 1992 and recorded on July 2. 1992 in Michigan, and wot assigned by said mortgagee to the The Homestead Mortgage Company, as assignee by an assignment dated June 30. 1992 which was recorded on July 2. 1992. in Liber 548. (9/18) vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage Zonlng Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE NO. V-33-97 — Terrance L Borton. LOCATION: At 4995 Wildwood Rood on the South side In Sec. 4 between Fawn Lake Road and Stonefidge Drive Orangeville Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached garage larger than 1024 square feet in CASE NO V-34-77 - Lorry J Snivefy (applicant) LOCATION: At S22 Eagle Point Drive oH of Woodland Rood in Section 4. Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to build within CASE NO. V-3S-97 - Roger Comb*, (applicant) LOCATION: Across from 811 E. Shore Drive oH of PURPOSE Requesting a variance ol erect a detached garage larger than 1024 square feet in CASE NO V-36-97 — Richard • Dart Jr. LOCATION At 4386 Joy Rood oH of Marsh Rood in Section 6. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to create 2 MEETING DATE September 16. 1997 PLACE: Community Room in the Courts 8 Law Building al 220 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan File No 97 525 DC NOTICE: A hearing will be held on September X. 1997 at 3 X p.m. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw. Hrg on Obj-to Ex Porte Order far Temporary Custody Pending Hearing and Petition for Paternity and for Custody. August 19. 1997 Frank G. Hillary (P49750) 1225 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-2255 Wesley Mosher. Jr. 1382 N. Charleton Park Rood Hastings. Ml 49058 I(9/11) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE .9 4) tgoge there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-One and 72/100 dollar* $57,381.72). in­ cluding interest at 8.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor- OF BARRY COUNTY: FUBDCATlbN OF NOTICE OF WEARING premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on Thursday. OcSaid premises ore situated in Township of Yankee Spring*. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. SECTION IS. TOWN 3 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 172 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4. OF SAID SECTION 1680.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING: THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 330 0 FEET. THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 360 C FEET. THENCE 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 220 0 FEET. THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 190.07 FEET THENCE NORTH 70 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 351 18 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES PARALLEL TO THE EAST 1/8 LINE 140.11 FEET THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 3X0 FEET THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF BASSETT LAKE ROAD 495 0 08-015-019-00 The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from Dated: August 28. 1997 THE HOMESTEAD MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248)642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for THE HOMESTEAD MORTGAGE COMPANY 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 File *97086207 (9 25) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default ha* been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Kathy Sue Cook, a married woman to Mortgage Plus. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated January 14. 1994 and recorded on January 19. 1994 in Liber 595. on Poge 226. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignment* lo TEMPLE-INLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION as assignee, by an assignment which was recorded on August 10. 1995 in Liber 637. on Poge 346. Barry County Records on which mortgage there Is claim- Two Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Nine and 77/IX dollar* ($72,939.77). including interest at 8.X% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan al 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on October. 3. 1997. Sold premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Commencing al the Northeast corner of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, thence South along the East line of said Section 220.85 feet to the place of beginning, thence South 75.42 feet, thence South 88 degrees Ol'X West 214.62 feet. Hee. 220 W. Stale St.. Hatting*. Michigan during p.m.). Monday thru Friday Please coll the Plann­ ing OH ice at 948 4830 for further information dividual* with disabilities at the meeting hearing individual* with disabilitias requiring auxiliary by writing or calling the following Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W State Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948-489) thereof tor Ban field Rood. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from ed in accordance with 1948CL 6X.3241a. in which the date of such sale. Dated: August 21. 1997 TEMPLE INLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P C. Attorney* for TEMPLE-INLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION XIX Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 (9/11) File *97064831 SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 lorry County Clerk (9 4) Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will be holding a Workshop on Monday, September 8. 1997 between 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the fee survey. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers. City Hall, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Phone 945-2468 For additional information pertaining to said work session, please contact the City Clerk at 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone no. 945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Everil G. Manshum City Clerk race, there are changes in leadership. But pro­ fessional management can help reduce the risks of fluctuation, improve consistency over the long haul and enable you to come out a winner. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. 40V. AT&T Ameritech 63V. Anheuser-Busch 44 36V.. Chrysler 36V. CMS Energy 59'V.« Coca Cola 19V. D & N Financial 89V. Dow Chemical Exxon 63'V.. 22V.. Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp 46V. Ford 43"/.. 65V.. General Motors ■32V. Hastings Mfg. 104 V.. IBM JCPenney 61 Johnson & Johnson 58V. 14V« Kmart 46"/.. Kellogg Company 47V. McDonald's 56V. Sears 11V: Simpson Industries 17V. Southeast Mich. Gas 7V. Spartan Motors 54V. TCF Financial 35V.. Upjohn 322.50 Gold 4.63 Silver Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 7879.78 Volume 495,000,000 + V. -V. + 1Vn + v. + 1V.« + 1V.« + v. + 1Vw + 2’/.. + 1Vw + •/. + v. — + v. + 1V. +v. + '/,. + 1V,. -V. -V,. + v. + v. + v. + 1V. + 'Vi. —3.40 -.05 + 97.56 55' East 214.50 feet to the place of beginning, sub- PUBLIC NOTICE The variance applications ore available lor Look at successful people, and you’ll find that many of them share an important trait: consistency. Take race car drivers, for example. A road race lasts a long time, and the lead changes Lap records and daring moves are common. Some drivers grab for heroics, but the win­ ners know they must finish the race Winners may not be in front through the whole race, but they know consistency will get them to the finish line first. When it comes to mutual funds, consistency is the goal of professional managers. There's no way around short-teim fluctuation, but with sound management, mutual funds can provide long-term consistency. Consistency does not mean that your in­ vestments will achieve positive returns every year. To illustrate, let's compare a global mutual fund to the MSCl World Index, an un­ managed index of global stocks (racked by Morgan Stanley Capita] Intel national. Global stock markets are typically more volatile than ours, and they better illustrate how consistent management can provide better returns than an unmanaged index of stocks. Both the MSCl World Index and lhe global stock fund have had up and down years. But how have they performed over the long term? Compare a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the global fund (at the maximum current sales charge of 5.75 percent, with all distribu­ tions reinvested) to the same investment in the MSCl World Index (with no sales charge) over the fund's lifetime. Invested in the index, the $10,000 would have grown to $120,718; in lhe mutual fund, it would have been worth $212,147. This is the benefit of consistency and pro­ fessional management Not only has the managed portfolio signifies .tly outpaced the MSCl World Index over time, it has shown more buoyancy during down years. The only guarantee offered by the stock market is that it will fluctuate. Investing. like road racing, is a long challenge. During the APVANCHMNTS RECOGNITION This position could lead to management The person chosen will be SPORTSMINDED. outgoing, indepen­ dent and ready to join a com­ pany with 75 + years o' prog ressive performance. We have a position available In the local area with established accounts, high repeat sales, earnings potential of $20,OX to $45,0X first year with excellent benefits We pay a guaranteed income to start. To arrange a local interview. sonnel Manager 517-349-2622 or mail to: Southern Region. 2380 Science Pky. Okemos. Ml 48864 EOE/M-F H.V.A.C. Service TechJInstaller/Installcr Leadmen: Attention experienced residential II V A C personnel Are you ready to advance into the commercial and industrial market ’ Become involved in all phases of commercial and industrial systems, including state of the art controls, restaurants and supermarket refrigeration Quality Air has new DENTAL CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT Modem progressive office seeking highly mofvated person for full time position. Applicant must be friendly and enjoy work­ ing with people. Dental background pre­ ferred. Send resume to: Ad #548 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 1M, Hastings, Ml. 49054* NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Apply for our two week nursing assistant training course You will be eligible for hire on day three of our class, and begin earning an hourly rate of $6.81 per hour. Upon receiving your state certification, your hourly rate will increase to $7.41. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the health care field. All ahlfts available upon completion of our class. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits Class starts September 17th and ends October 2nd. The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00 am until 4:00 p.m. and the last 5 days of class will be from 6:X a.m until 2.X p.m. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thornapple Manor before September 11. 1997 between 8 X am and 4:X p m.. Monday through Friday id fill out an application Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class openings in our expanding Service Department No phone calls, please Piping and welding experience a plus cQiornapple qManor Send your resume' to: ___________________ - Quality Air Heating & Cooling 3395 Kraft Awe., S.E.. Grand Rapids. Ml 49512 Mln: Sen ice General Manager 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 4. 1997 Local graduate is named “Humanitarian of the Year’ R Charles (Chuck) Guenihcr. a 1966 grad uate of Hastings High School, has received the "Humanitarian of the Year" award from Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan, based in Traverse City. Guenther has been working with special education students for 26 years and has been director of emotionally impaired programs for the Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District for the past 12 years. He is founder of a special Campers School and principal of that school, which provides spe­ cial education in a day treatment setting for severely emotionally impaired students. The school is located on the grounds of the Grand Traverse Commons in the Amell Engstrom Children's Center The overall goal of the school is to “max­ imize students' learning potential, leach stu­ dents to understand and manage their own behavior, afford students the opportunity to enhance their self-esteem, allow students to develop independence, and at all limes pre­ serve students' dignity and self-worth." ac­ cording to written materials on the school. Previous recipients of the award include Ll. Gov. Connie Binsfield. Dr John Young and Judge John Foresman KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research the future looks brighter than ever Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 GRACE I.ITHLRAN CHURCH. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Brood way fUndall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 am Sunday School Hour. 11:00am Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Even mg Service. Wednesday 7:00 p m Services for Adult*. Teem and Children PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a m and 6 pm. Wednesday 7 p.m Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m io 6 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church Office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a.m and 10 45 a m Sunday Children* Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6.30 p.m Youth group meets Wednes­ also Nursery day 6:30 pm available for all services Bring the whole family HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Bollwood St.. Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 p.m. Teens; 6 00 p.m Evening Celebra non for Adult* "Kid* Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day - 900 a m. Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 00 a m. Youth Adult BiNc Study. 6 30 p.m Kid's Quizz tag; 7:00 p.m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Wor dap Services: Sunday. 9 00 a.m.. Rev Ken Vaught; 11:00 a.m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mondays 6:30 lo 8:00 p m BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p.m Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill offering. We welcome you lo our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and lhe fellowship of pfeople who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hasting* Cruet Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hasting* Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Service*: 9:45 a.m. Bible Classes - for all ages; 10:40 a m. ■ Morning Worship. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing Your Faith. 5:30 p.m Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message". 945-9224. 6:30 p m Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p m . Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11.00 a m Confession Saturday 4 004 3C p.m , ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting al 502 E Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sunday* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4<h Sunday s 1928 prayer book used at all services For more mfor rnatiou call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustwick. vicar at 948 2101 St ^Andrew's is a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coat* Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her nag Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II am.; After School Special Wednesday. 4pm P.O Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623 7050 (Delton) after 6pm weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Monung Mau 10:00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer rasr baptist CHtncft. w> E Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Starkey; Aaron Welch. Minuter of Music Morning Worship 9 45 and 11:00 a m . Sunday School 9 45 and 11.00 a.m. for children and adults Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out Wednesday Sr. High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 p.m. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Cail church office for more information. 948-8004. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Of GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp bell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:3C a.m., classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p m. are: Rainbows or J.J Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). K*ds Club or Junior Bible Qua (ages 8-12); Youth Mmutnes or Teen Bible Qua tages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limit* NAS HVniE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Rowroe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth grtwp. adult small group ministry. leader ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A rniuion of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sun'ay Mau 9 30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK Member FDIC WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions' - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan 239 E. Nonh St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Sept 7 - 8 00 and 10 45 Holy Communion, 9 30 Sunday School (all ages) Thursday. Sept 4 6: 10-640 Children's Choir. 7:30 Adult Choir. 8:00 AA Saturday. Sept. 6 — 8:00 NA Monday. Sept 8 — 7:00 Brothen of Grace. Women of Faith Tuesday. Sept 9 — 7:00 Stephen Supp/Superv Wednesday. Sept 10 - Wordwat­ chers. 6:30 Teenage AA HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Mtchigin. G Kent Keller. Puicx Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Julie A Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent Thursday. Aug. 28 — 3:00 p.m Newsletter Deadline. Sunday. Aug. 31 - 9:30 a m Sun­ day morning Worship Service. The 9:30 service is broadcast over WBCH - AM and FM. nursery is provided dunng lhe service. Mon­ day. Sept 1 - l-abor Day Church Office Closed Tuesday. Sept 2 — 7 15 p.m. Eileen Circle — Church Lounge Wednesday. Sept 3 - 9:30 a m.. ManhaMary Circle; 1:30 pm. Circle 83. 1:30 p.m. Circle 84 at Dorothy Postema s; 7:00 p.m.. Circle *5; 7: 00 p.m.. Ruth Circle; 7 00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal — nursery provided; 7:00 p.m.. Noah's Ark Onentation in Church Dining Room CF campaigns planned this month Dixir-to-door cystic fibrosis campaigns arc planned this month for communities in Barry and Ionia counties, and Hastings will have a fund-raising bikealhon this Saturday morning The bikealhon will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Tydcn Park Coordinators are Vickie Hartshorn and DebGulgscll Participants, who will be riding lheir bikes for pledges, can cam an official CF Tshirt and additional pares will be available. Other area communities with campaigns this month to Tight Amenta's number one genetic killer of children young adults are Woodland. Clarksville. Lake Odessa. Hickory Comers and Nashville. Hartshorn, who is heading up lhe door-todoor CF campaign in Hastings, said, "We need everyone to help by donating funds and actively participating. Only then will be able lo find a cure for cystic fibrosis." Several recent scientific developments are encouraging to sufferers of cystic fibrosis. In 1989. the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation supported scientists discovered the CF gene and researchers then were able to correct defective CF genes in lab dishes. The first gene therapy studies that involved actual people with the disease took place in 1993 and early in lhe following year the Federal Drug Administration approved “Pulmo/yme." the first new drug in more than 30 years to treat cystic fibrosis. "Moving ahead with optimism and determination, your support can make CF history by raising much needed dollars for research." Hartshorn said "Research is the only answer for the 30.000 children and young adults in this country who have cystic fibrosis." CF is a progressive disease affecting lhe lungs and digestive system. Il causes the production of thick sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to fatal infections. Signs of cystic fibrosis include persistent coughing with excessive mucus, pneumonia more than once, excessive appetite with poor weight gain, recurrent wheezing, very sally lasting skin and persistent, bulky, foul LEGAL NOTICES PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Row!. Dowlmg. Ml 49050 616) 758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 am. Sunday School 11:00 a m.. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6: 00p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study. 7: 00 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00am . Wor­ ship 11 00 a.m . Evening Service at 6:00p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 a m.. Wor­ ship 11 a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m . Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos tn the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Aug. 3 Morn­ ing services at Tiden Park Picmc following Aug 14. IS. 16. V.B.S. Thursday and Friday at 7-8:30 p.m.; Saturday al 10-11 30 a.m. Picnic following HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St., Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-88890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m.. Sunday Monung Worship 11 a.m ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail*. Sing Separation Inspirational Musk and fellowship Saturday. Sept. 13. I p.m. at Fish Hatchery Park HOPE UNITED METHOD..ST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Larry H uble\. Pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hours Wed Thur* 9am to 12 noon Kathy Count, choir director Sun­ day monung 9:30 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a m Morning Wor­ ship. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 6 45 pm Warriors (grades K-6th) Youth Fellowship 6.45 p.m to 8 30 p.m (grades 7th-12th) Thursday 7 00 pm Prayer Meeting HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Music and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all (loon Broaikau of worship ser­ vice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a.m Thursday. Sept 4 — Community Prayer Service 12 15 io 12 45 p m in Sanctuary Sunday. Sept 7 - Stan Fall Schedule with Sunday School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m . and Wor­ ship 11:00am with chilo care and Junior Church Dedication of Habitat for Humanity House comer Orchard and South Streets 3 00 pm. Thursday. Sept II — Choirs Resume Youth Handbells 5:00 p m . Adult Handbells. 6 30 p m . Chancel Choir. 7 30 p m Sunday. Sept 14 — Coffee Fellowship will return io H's 10:30 a.m time, start Ducipte 11 Bible Studv 6 30 p m MORTGAGE SALE — Oofouli ho* boon modo in tho conditions of o mortgoga modo by KAREN L. WILLEY to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS. HOME ADMINSTRA DON. U.S. DEFT. OF AGRICULTURE now known o* USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mort0ogoo dotod July 8. 1993. ond rocordod on July 9. 1993 in Libor S77. on pogo 114. Borry County Rocord* Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho dato hereof tho sum of sixty two thousand one hundrod fifty throo ond 43/100 Dollar* (146.153.43). including interest at 7.230% per annum. Under tho power of solo contained In said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a solo of tho mortgaged promises or some port of them, ot public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse. Hosting*. Ml. ot 11:00 o.m. on October 2. 1997. Said promiso* are situated in village C* MID­ DLEVILLE Barry County. Michigan ond are describ­ ed os: LOT 66 OF MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS NO. 3. ACCOR­ DING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 26; VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from the dole of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with >94BCL 600.3241(a) In which case tho redemption period sholl be 30 days from tho dote of such solo. Doted August 21. 1997 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee Attorney For: Mortgagee Robert A. Tromoin 8 Associate*. P.C. 40) South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (9/18) MOftTOAGE FOMCLOSUINl BALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by Suson M Stapish to Fireman * Fund Mortgage Corporation, o Delaware Corporation. AAortgogee. doted August 10. 1909 ond recorded on August 14. 1909 in Liber 406. on Poge 663. Borry County Rocord*. Michigan, and wo* assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Federal Bonk. FSB. (f/k/a Berkeley Federal Bank 8 Trust. FSB) a* assignee, by an assignment doted AAoy 1. 1996 which wo* recorded on August 15. 1996 in Libor 669 on Poge 610. Borry County Rocord*. on which mortgage there i* claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of One Hundrod Four Thoutond Two Hundred Seventy-Eight and 67/100 dollor* ($104,278.67). including interest ot 10.00% por annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor tgoge ond the statue in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, ot public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigan ot 1 00 o'clock p.m . on October 9. 1997 Said premises ore situated in Village of Mid­ dleville Borry County. Michigan, ond ore desenb­ Lot 5 of Market Street Plot according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 5 of Plots on Poge 89 being in the Southwest 1 4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Village of Middleville Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Doted August 28 1997 OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642 4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C Attorneys for OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 40025 File >97006138 (9/25) smelling stools. There are nine approved CF centers for treatment of CF in Michigan The nearest is DeVos Children's Hospital (Butterworth) in Grand Rapids For more information, call 1-800-968­ 1050. The door-to-door campaigns in this area, including chairpersons, goal and number of volunteers needed, arc: • Hastings — Vickie Hartshorn. $1,200 goal. 40 to 50 volunteers. • Hickory Comers — Nichole Fetterolf. $165. five lo ten • Nashville — Judith Ann Hook. $300. five to ten. • Woodland — Jerilec Hostetler, $800. 10 to 20 • Clarksville — Shirley Edwards. $100, five to ten. • Lake Odessa — Theresa Wedley. $500 10 to 20 Floyd W. Culver Emerson S. Cairns BATTLE CREEK - Floyd W. Culver, age 79, of Battle Creek, formerly of Barry County, passed away Finlay. August 29. 1997 at Laurels of Bedford in Battle Creek where he was a resident for five years. Mr. Culver was born September 28, 1917 in Barry County, the son of James and Ruth (Holtom) Culver. He attended Culver School in Barry County. He was married to Norma May Isaacson in 1950. Mr. Culver was in the United States Army during World War n serving in New Guinea and Australia. He was employed at Union Steam Pump for twenty yean retiring in 1963. Mr. Culver was a member of the Banfield Lmied Methodist Church. He enjoyed his pet chickens, gardening and caring for his dog. He is survived by his wife, Norma M. Culver of Fenwick and a sister, Marjorie L. Thomas of Batlie Creek Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 2, 1997 at Banfield Cemetery. Reverend James Hill officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements were made by FarieyEstes ± Dowdle Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Emerson S. Cairns, age 80, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 1997 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Cairns was born March 12, 1917 in Irving Township, Barry County, the son of Everett and Elizabeth (Boyes) Cairns. He was raised in Irving Township and attended the Fill­ more school. He was -n United States Army Veteran of World War II. Mr. Cairns had various employment during his working life. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters and two brothers. Mr. Cairns is survived by two sisters, Gladys Cairns and Bernice Cairns, both of Hastings; a sister-in-law, Anna Cairns of Hastings; special friend, Doris Geib of Hastings and several nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 30, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial took place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. I___ Margaret Harrington Steve Hunter FAIRVIEW. TENNESSEE - Steve Hunter, age 49. of Fairview, Tennessee, formerly of Hast­ ings, passed away Thursday. August 28. 1997 as a result of an automobile accident in Nash­ ville, Tennessee. Mr. Hunter was born March 29. 1948 in Sumner County. Tennessee, the son of Charles Oliver and Edna (Perdue) Hunter. He was mined to Lee Ann Marlin. Mr. Hunter was in the United States Army. He was a Grocery Clerk with Food Max in Tennessee. Mr. Hunter is survived by his wife, Lee Ann Hunter of Fairview, Tennessee; ooe daughter, Lanetta Hunter of DoncaL Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Matthew and Jessica Hunter and Curtis Crispin; three sisters, Nellie (Don) Jolley of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Charlotte Hunter of Nashville, Tennessee and Karen (Richard) Evans of Hendersonville, Tennes­ see; four brothers, Billy (Jo Ann) Hunter of Portland, Ralpii Hunter of Conroe, Texas, Randy Hunter of Houston, Texas and Terry (Donna) Hunter of Fairview, Tennessee; other family members, Ray and Anne Martin & family, Dave and Lori Jackson & family; a loving friend, Mary Pendelon; many turns, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 1, 1997 at Wilkinson-Wiseman Funeral Home in Tennessee. Reverend Robert Van Godfrey officiated. Burial took place at Maple Hill Cemetery. Gladys L. Yarger \ HASTINGS - Gladys L. Yarger, age 98, of Hastings, passed away Sunday. August 31, 1997 at Thcrnapple Manor. Mrs. Yarger was born oo August 29,1899 in Barryville Township. Barry County, the daughter of Elzey and Elda (Mead) Mead. She was raised in the Morgan area of Barry County and attended Morgan and Nashville schools. She graduated in 1917 from Nashville High School. She went on to attend Lansing Busi­ ness College. She was married to Harold Radford on February 12,1921 and he passed sway on June 22,1945. She then married Roy Yarger on July 26, 1952 and be passed away on November 9, 1982. Mrs. Yarger and her husband Roy owned and operated the “Willow's” store at Algon­ quin Lake near Hastings for several years. Previous employment included: office of EW. Bliss Company in Hastings, former “Larsen's” store in Hastings, former office of Price Admi­ nistration in Hastings during World War IL former "Botinet A Gown" shop in Hastings, former “Rose Dress Shop” in Hastings and the National Bank of Hastings. She was a member of Pennock Hospital Guilds 87 and 842, member of the “New1 Idea” club and life member of Hastings OrdtT of Eastern Star Chapter 87. Mrs. Yarger was preceded in death by both husbands; her parents; one daughter, Marian Weaver on October 14,1996 and two brothers. Harold and Forrest Mead. She is survived by ooe granddaughter, Sharon (Marinus) Cronk of Hastings; one grandson. Dennis Craig of Taylor, one step son, Royden Yarger of Florida; one step daughter, Gloria Windes of Hastings; four step grandchildren; several great grandchildren, step great grandchildren and great great gra.idchildren; a sister, Gertrude Schilhaneck of Chelsea arid one nephew, Larry Schilhaneck of Ann Arbor. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. September 4, 1997 at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Reverend G. Kent Keller will be officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral arragements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. GALESBURG - Margaret Harrington, age 90, of Galesburg, formerly of Little Long Lake* Richland, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 1997 at' Arboridge Nursing Center in Galesburg. Mrs. Harrington was born October 27,1906 in Orangeville Township, Barry County, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Timmerman) DeLeys. She atiended Fems State and Anmru State and received Bachelors and Masirrs Degrees from Western Michigan University. She was married to Duane “Stub" Harring­ ton on June 25, 1931. Mrs. Harrington taught in several Michigan schools, four years in Phoenix, Arizona and over twenty years in Kalamazoo Public Schools in later Elementary, retiring in 1970. She had lived most of her life in the Kalamazoo area. She wintered for many years with her husband at the Country Club Estates Mobile Home Park in Venice, Florida. She was a member of Michigan Association of Retired Personnel, National Retired Teachers Aaaocia tion. Club 75 Square Dance Club of Kalama­ zoo and Gulf Side Squares in Venice, Florida. She had lived most of her life in the Kalamazoo area. There were no funeral services, cremation has taken place at her request. Private inter­ ment took place at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Heart Association, send in care of: Williams Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Delton, Michigan 49046. Funeral arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Nelson C. Brumm NhSHVILLE - Nelson C. Brumm, age 92, of Nashville, passed away Sunday, August 31, 1997 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Brumm was born June 24,1905. the too of Coy and Nellie (Crites) Brumm. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1924 and received a degree in Agriculture from Michigan Stale University in 1928. He was married Geneva DeVine on June 23, 1928. Mr. Brumm was employed by the State of Michigan as a Bee Inspector. He owned and operated the Nashville Dairy and The Family Store in Nashville. He farmed and was a substi­ tute mail carrier for over 40 years He was a life member of the Nashville Lions Club, serving as officer in many, positions, chairing many committees and fund raisers and he was District Governor for a term. He was also a member of the Nashville Syrup Associa­ tion for many years, the Nashville United Way, the Nashville Evangelical United Brethren Church, the Nashville United Methodist Church and was active in Village Politics for many years. Mr. Brumm enjoyed fishing, collecting bags, bird watching and rock collecting. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gene­ va in 1991; his daughter, Karen JoLee Brumm and a sister, Marquita Mate. Mr. Brumm is survived by three daughters, Annella (Jim) Aurand of Milan, Shirlie (Don) Augustine of Nashville and Jan (Jerry) Johnson of Nashville; eight grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; a brother, Shirley Brumm of Spokane, Washington and three sisters, Helen Hoxie of Alma, Phyllis Rizor of Nash­ ville and Winifred Yarger of Nashville. Funeral services were'held on Wednesday, September 3, 1997 at the Nashville United Methodist Church Reverend James Hynes officiated Burial took place at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. In lieu of flowers memorials to Nashville United Methodist Church or the Doug Vogt Memorial Lions Scholarship Fund. Funeral arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4, 1997 — Page 7 lake Odessa N€UUS Social News Terpenings to mark 60th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd (Pat) Terpening will be celebrating their 60th wedd.ng anniversary Sept. 13, 1997 with lheir family; Jerry and Judy Terpening and JoAnn Terpening and grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lloyd and Dora (Gardner) Terpening were married Sept. 18. 1937, in LaGrange. Ind. Those wishing to send cards may send them to 1785 Boulder Dr., Hastings. Ml 49058. Coss-Waite to wed Sept. 13 Deborah Coss of Grand Rapids, daughter of Teri Coss of Battle Creek and Tom Coss of Marshall, and Michael "Mickey” Waite of Grand Rapids, son of Debra W’aite and Bob Sommers of Climax and Michael Stamm of Tennessee, are engaged to be married. Deborah is a graduate of Lakeview High School and is currently employed by Ex­ change Financial Corporation where she works as a mongage loan closer Michael is a graduate of Climax-Scott.s High School and Kendall College of An and Design in Grand Rapids, and is currently employed by Federal Express as a ramp agent Michael has a bachelor's degree in graphic design and graduated May of 1997. They were engaged on Feb. 14. 1994. and have been together for over 646 years. The wedding is planned for Sept 13. 1997. in Grand Rapids. Janoses celebrate 35th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Michael Janosc of Hastings celebrated their 35m wedding anniversary on Aug. 31. Michael (Mick) and Dorothy were married on Aug. 31. 1962 in Alto. Ml. Their children arc Denise Wellington, Terry and Pam Tolan of Middleville and Ron Janose of Grand Rapids. The/ have four grandchildren They celebrated their anniversary with a family dinner on Aug. 31. Howard Peters to mark 90th The family of Howard Peters is bolding an open house to celebrate his 90th birthday. It is to be held Saturday. Sept. 6 from 2-5 p.m. at his home 503 Indian Hills Drive. All friends are invited to come to wish him a happy 90th birthday. No gifts please. GIRL, Allison Lorene bom at 7:20 p.m. on Aug. 18. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Shan­ non and Michael Gomer of Woodland. Weighing 7 lbs. 546 ozs. and 20 inches long. Read the BANNER every week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. Margaret Cook to be 80 Sept. 6 Margaret Cook will celebrate her 80th bir­ thday on Saturday. Sept. 6. She would enjoy hearing from her family and friends. Please send a card to 520 E State St.. Hastings. Mich. 49058. BOY, Cole Joseph Scott bom at 7:50 a.m. on Aug. 23, 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Jennifer Swift of Lake Odessa and Ray Decker of Nashville. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and 20 in­ ches long. GIRL, Mackenzie Ryan bom at 9:13 p.m. on Aug. 20. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Shani and Larry Monroe of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 744 ozs. and 20 inches long BOY, Ryan James bom at 8:51 a m. on Aug. 23. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Christina Vela of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Tyler Lee Lewis bom at 4:45 p.m. on Aug. 22. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Audra and Dale Cheeseman of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 346 ozs. and 2046 inches long. Dewey Musser marks 99 years Dewey Musser celebrated his 99th birthday on Sunday. Aug. 24 at Thomapplc Manor which was hosted by his seven children. Elaine (Kenneth) Foote. Anita Boutwell. Dewey (Elaine) Musser. Dorothy June (Don) Sheilenbarger, Lawrence (Barbara) Musser. Arnold (Patricia) Musser, and Ruth (Mark) Roberts. He has 24 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He is a resident of Thomapplc Manor. GIRL, Jacqueline Kylie bom al 6:02 p.m. on Aug. 20. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Jeffery and Jennifer Bovee of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 9M ozs. and 2046 inches long GIRL, Michael* Carrie bom at 2:40 a.m. on Aug. 20. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Brent and Jennifer (Davis) Eggebraeten of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs. and 2146 inches long. GIRL, Brooke Leigh Ann bom on Aug. 19. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Sally and Michael Stout of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19K inches long BOY, Gage Alexander bom at 4:23 p.m. on Aug. 19. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Corona and Scott Pearson of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Hannah Leigh bom at 1:20 a.m. on Aug. 20. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Kevin and Marcie Curry of Lake Odessa. Weighing 4 lbs. 14 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Kyle Allen bom at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids on Aug 26. 1997 to Sue Ann and Brad Brownell of Freeport Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs and 194* inches long ple and their daughters. Linda and Bonnie, were local residents for many years. John ran a dairy business, operating from the home and plant on Washington Boulevard. They now live in Grand Rapids. Fnends here learned last week of the death of Regina Laux Masson of Belding Wednes­ day. She had many friends locally through the Ionia County MARSP chapter and more recently through the Ionia County Genealogical Society. She expended much of her energy on genealogy, lhe Belding Garden Club and historical groups She was a key figure in the history book on St. Joseph's parish, the Gratton Historical Society and its museum. The Counter Drain project seems to have been completed. After meticulous work on the edges along the drain route, use of a preparator which gathered stones, the entire route was sprayed with hydromulch, leaving a wide green path. The rain Saturday night will help the grass thus planted to grow. The sloped areas were overlaid with straw and a wide mesh for stabilizing the straw. This pro­ ject began in January 1995 with a petition from homeowners in the north end of town who were seeking relief from frequent flooding The Highlens. the Sbetterlays and the Stewards were among those from here who at­ tended the 80th birthday party for Grace Cook at the home of her daughter at Hastings Sunday. Centra] United Methodist Church reverts to its school year schedule Sunday. Sept. 7. with church school classes starting at 9:10 a.m. and the worship service al 10:30. Choir prac­ tice begins on Wednesday nights and bell choir practice begins in October. News emanating from Ionia County is that the bridge over the Grand River on M-66 will have two lanes closed for the next few weeks while repairs are made. There will be only one lane open each way. The next choice for wide or heavy loads is Cleveland Street far­ ther east, a northern extension of Kelsey Highway, which can be reached from East Main Street. Riverside Drive or Kelsey. To the west, the next bridge is at Saranac. From Ionia Area Hospice comes the news that there will be its 12th annual pie sale Nov. 1. Hundreds of pies are made, ready for the oven or the freezer. Area orchards contribute the apples and merchants donate the sugar and other ingredients Another faction of Hospice is the Celebrity Waiters dinner Sept. 18. Hospice is sponsoring the fall grief conference. One obituary in the Press is that of Vera Durkee, nee Kilmer, 89, of Grand Rapids She was a sister-in-law of Dan and Lorna Durkee of Bippley Road and Helen Durkee Strickland of Bliss Road. ”---------------------- -------- ---- —:------------------—:------- — BOY, Noah William bom at 2:29 p.m. on Aug. 20. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Aman­ da Holbrook and Robert Sheppard ot Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 8 ozs. and 22 in­ ches long. BOY, Dalton Lee bom al 3:46 a.m. on Aug. 23. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Susan and Timothy Bishop of Woodland. Weighing 10 lbs. 4 ozs. and 2246 inches long The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:50 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 11. at Lake Manor Harold Stannard of Woodland will present a new program. "When the Cheering Stopped." about Woodrow Wilson in his presidential role. The big scout festival will be held on the following Saturday. Sept. 13. at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be demonstrations, archery, a health fair, jousting, plank walk, water gun fights, box hockey, horseshoes and more. The calendar is marked for Grandparents' Day Sunday. Sept 7. You can bet there are appropriate greeting cards for sale to mark the day. Some young children have grandparents who are yet in their 30s. Others arc bom with grandparents in the 60s. With today's delayed families, some children arrive and inherit arandparents who are past 70. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at the Depot/Museum on Saturday. Sept. 13. The speaker will be Barbara Trierweiler, who will talk about the topic of county clerks working the genealogy researchers. Some members have filed the proofs to qualify them for "First Family" certificates, proof that their ancestors were living in Ionia County before 1880. The new issue of the CROP/CSW report in magazine form has a local touch. One column is "Parish Pups Provide Plentifully.” How is that for alliteration? The picture atop the col­ umn and the story are about the friendly rivalry between veteran walker Bingo, who lives at St. Edward's rectory, and Maggie, who lets Rev. James and Libby Kinsey live with her near Jordan Lake. Maggie accepted pledges only from pets — dogs, cals., a turtle and one human for $250 for the spring CROP Walk. This was her second year to walk, but her first with completed pledge sheet. Bingo fell $50 short of Maggie's accomplishment in fund-raising. Before this year, Fr. Tom Boufford had competed with Bingo to see which can get the most pledges. Most years Bingo wins. Kinsey's home church, the Woodgrove Christian Parish at Coats Grove, won the traveling trophy for the Lakewood community this year with more than $2,200 collected. The total from all walkers was $9,300, with one q uartcr of that amount to be returned for use by the Lakewood Community Council and its hunger programs, which include a food pantry at Zion Lutheran Church and another in a local church, which is accessible during daytime hours., A footnote is that Maggie wore a CROP shirt listing her sponsors from Virginia, Indiana. Illinois and Michigan. She enjoyed her ice cream treat with all lhe other walkers at the end of the route. One of tlx: many golden anniversary couples pictured in the Saturday Press was that of John and Dorothy Haaksma. The cou­ CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Gutheridge-Quimby united in marriage Christine Ann Gutheridge and Norman Joseph Quimby exchanged vows Aug. 16, 1997 at Welcome Comers United Methodist Church with Rev. Carl Litchfield officiating. Attending the couple were maid of honor, Kim Lawrence of Hastings, best friend of the bride. Best man. Richard Gutheridge. uncle of the bride. The ring bearer was Josh Moore of Hastings and the flower girl was Emily Rohrbacher of Lake Odessa, niece of the bride. Attending the guest book and gifts was Stacy Gutheridge. of Hastings, me bride's sister, and Michelle Rohrbacher. of Lake Odessa, cousin of the bride. Carla Rohrbacher. aunt of lhe bride, was the pianist There was a reception following the ceremony in lhe basement of the church. The bride and groom thank everyone who helped with the wedding and reception. S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan The purpose ol said heanng is for the Board to hear comments and make a determina­ tion on a request by Eugene E. and Renzella G. Curtiss of 821 W Green Street. Hastings. Michigan for a variance pertaining to the following parcel (see map below) Legal descrip­ tion ol said property, is: Commencing 475 83 feet South of Center Post of Section 8; thence East 989 45 feet: thence South to Northwest comer of Lot 41 Kelly's Addition «2: thence West 35 feet; thence South 132 feet: thence West along the North line of Kelly s Addition «1 736.15 feet: thence North 132 feet: thence West 205.00 feet to Section line: thence North to beginning. EXCEPT: Commencing Southeast comer ol Lot 87; thence North 132 feel; thence East 30 feet; thence South 132 feet thence West to beginning ALSO EXCEPT; Commencing east 30 feet from Southeast comer of Lot 87. thence North 132.26 feet; thence South 89“ 36' East 106.4 feet to Northerly extended West line ol Wilson Avenue, thence South 00“ 19' West 132.26 feet; thence North 89“ 36' West along Easterly extended Charles Street 107.95 feet to the point of beginning. Contrary to City Ordinance Section 3.36 of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, thts variance, if granted, would allow construction al dwelling units on parcels which do not abut or have frontage on a public street. LEGAL NOTICE Stat* of Michigan Probata Court County ol Barry CLAIMS NOTICE InBeQOiidefrt Probate Eric Gerald Mahler. Hastings and Donna Ann Miller. Hastings Paul Lee Friddle. Hastings and Rita Garza. Hastings. Daniel Allen Bledsaw. Wheeling. IL and Colleen Rene' Pieter. Madison. Wl David William Kotarak. Grand Rapids and Robin Lynn Veltman. Wayland. Marc Judson VanderWai. Hastings and Amy Suzanne Sherman. Hastings Dnnny Lee Thomson. Nashville and Lisa Marie Hetchler. Nashville Brian Edward Heath. Hastings and Amy Lynn Chaffee of Hastings David Dewey Solmcs. Hastings and Tracy Allison Reynolds. Hastings Marc Daniel Krugh. Hastings and Nicole Mane Pace. Hastings. Nicholas Duane Roush. Hastings and Tangie Ann Shriver. Hastings James William Ramey. Novi and Sarah Mane Allorc. Middleville Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zonxig Board ot Appeals will hold a public hear­ ing on Tuesday. September 16.1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 File No 97-22103-IE Ettal* of Morgorei E. Nichol*. Social Security No 342 22-1287 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or offected by the following The decedent whote la*t known oddren wo* 10786 Stowey Pt Delton Michigan 49046 died Feb. 15. 1997. An instrument dated Jan 31 1995 hot boon admitted at the will of the deceased Creditor* of the deceased are notified that all claim* ogointt the e«iate will be forever barred unlett presented to the independent personal representative. Matthew N. Smith 5810 Reese Rood Delton. Ml 49046 or to both the independent personal representative and the Borry County Pro bote Court, Hastings. Ml 49058 within 4 months ol the date of publication of this notice Notice is fur­ ther given that the estate will be thereafter assign ed ond distributed to the persons entitled to it R Richard Hanson (P4O253) 5144 Gull Rood Kclomaxoo. Ml 49001 (616)383 9000 <) Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directEE to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800­ 649-3777. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 4, 1997 Ann landers Don’t wait to say parting words Dear Aan Landen: Nine years ago. when I had severe health problems, 1 wrote the following letter to my wife and children, to be opened upon my death. This year, my youngest »on was brutally murdered. He never got to read my letter. We never know what tomorrow might br­ ing. My hope is that your readers will "do it now. " Here is the letter I have written for my remaining children. — No Name in Punta Gorda. Fla. Dear Friend: I am sure your letter will move my oullions of readers as it moved me. Thank you for sending it on. Here it is: Loved Ones: It is my sincere hope that it will be many yean before you read this letter, but none of us knows how much time God has allotted us Whatever length that may be. I would like to have one last chat with you Should it be God's will that your mother and 1 enter eternity together. 1 am certain that she will agree with me. Most of what is contained herein we have talked about many times. To all of you, I ask your forgiveness. Though your mother and I tried to do what we felt was best, it is I who often failed, sometimes mherebly. And as hard as 1 tried (admittedly. not hard enough al times), many of my faults stayed with me In my later ytiu,1 hope that my lack of patience wasn't as glaring as in earlier times. And perhaps my discipline was too harsh. My intention was only for your welfare. For my other short­ comings. some of which only you were aware, please forgive me. Each of you children brought your mother and me many joys, moments of pride and hap­ piness. This was especialy true in your younger years. Your mother and I tried our best to guide and encourage you along each step of the way. We are pleased that at least one of you took our words to heart and con­ tinued your schooling. Perhaps we should have been more insistent, but then, higher edocarion does not always guarantee anything except, perhaps, a smoother road in life. In any case. I urge you all to add up your many blessings and thank the Lord. Perhaps my greatest disappointment was that you all took the fourth commandment so lightly. While your dad was admittedly not the greatest in the world, your mother certainly was a most extraordinary woman. I regret that you did not let her know that she was one in a million. Please let her know now how much she is appreciated. Show her your love, and encourage your children t. do so also And it is to my faithful, wonderful wife that 1 address this paragraph. Thank you. sweetheart, for the many yean of happiness you have given me. As I have often told you. I deeply appreciated your beauty, both inside and out. You have been the perfect wife who has stood by my side through these many yean, which have passed too quickly. You have been my comforter in trying times. I just wish that 1 could have been a greater help to you and fulfilled your every wish in life. 1 am thankful for what 1 could provide for you. but you, sweetheart, deserved much more. Thank you for your sweet smiles, loving undeman­ ding, kindness, tender care, faithful love, great sense of humor, comforting words and forgiveness. You have been the perfect compamon in my journey through life. In closing, again 1 ask all of you for your forgiveness of my shortcomings. As you know, lhe final arrangements have been made and are simple. In death, there is little of value to leave behind, except kind words and deeds. This phrase sums it up: One kind word said to the living is worth more than a million tears shed over the grave I ask that you strengthen your faith and rest assured that we shall all come together again in eternity. My love to all of you. — Dad. "A Collection of My Favorite Gems of the Day" is the perfect little gift for that special someone who is impossible to buy for. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $5.25 (this in­ cludes postage and handling) to: Collection, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562 (in Canada. $625). Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate. Inc. Bipolar disease Dear Ann Landen: About seven months ago, I was a highly regarded vice president of 3 large company. Overnight. 1 developed an obooXKJUS person*! it>, becoming pushy, ar­ rogant and disruptive M> behavior was a ma­ jor topic of company gossip as co-workers talked about the radical change in my de meaner One day. I losi my temper and yelled al the chairman of the board. I was promptly fired. Over the next two months, my mental state deteriorated to the point where I would sit in front of the television and argue with the news anchor I believed an asteroid was going to hit Earth. 1 was non-functional and finally hospitalized. It was then discovered that 1 had a chemical imbalance in my brain that caused a medical condition known as bipolar disorder This is easily treated with lithium. After a few mon­ ths, I felt like myself again and called my old boss about getting my job back. 1 received no sympathy from him c r from my co-workers Mental illness can strike at any age without warning. It is totally unpredictable. Not only are its victims trying to heal, we often arc struggling with having been Tired or kicked out of our homes, estranged from loved ones and financially ruined. There should be no shame or stigma attach­ ed to having a mental breakdown In most cases, it is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain that needs to be corrected just like any other medical condition After recovery takes place, the vast majority of us return to the community and to our jobs as doctors, lawyers, teachers and so on. Please help peo­ ple understand. — M.K. in Mass. Dear M.K.: Your plea for acceptance of the mentally ill m ide a far better case than anything I might have written. Thank you on behalf of all those for whom you spoke today. Drop talker Dear Ann Landers: 1 am an elderly widower who has been keeping company with a younger neighbor lady, a widow. "Daisy" is attractive, congenial and intelligent, she doesn't smoke or drink, and we have a lot in common. So what is the problem? Daisy is an incessant, compulsive talker She dominates ail conversations and sometimes interrupts others when she feels certain that what she has to say is more impor­ tant. She sometimes forgets that she has told tfcr same story to the same listener. I find it difficult to interrupt her to remind her of that fac: I am very fond of Daisy. She came into my life at a time when 1 was hasing some very lonely moments. I confess, nowever, that her constant talking causes me some concern about the future of our relationship. I hestitate to confront her as 1 don't want to hurt her feel­ ings or iuin our friendship. Any suggestions on bow to proceed? — Devoted Reader in California. Dear Devoted: Compulsive talkers arc im­ possible lo turn off, slow down or shut up. You need lo decide whether or not you arc able lo tolerate Daisy's non-stop jabbering. If you are thinking in terms of marriage, envi­ sion what life would be like with this woman after the bloom is off the rose. I fear she might drive you bananas. Dear Readers: Jim Roos, in his lively little publication "Curmudgeon s Comer. paid tribute to my good friend Mike Royko recent­ ly. Roos quoted one of Mike's characteristic observations: "I have nothing against little dogs that look like dust mops. I'm sure that they make wonderful pets and companions, even fierce watchdogs, should your home be invaded by midget burglars. If I owned one of the tiny, fuzzy dogs. I would spray it with Endust and use it to clean under the beds." Whats the truth about pot. cocaine. LSD. PCP. crock, speed and downers? "The Lowdown on Dope '' has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, c/o Ann Landen. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Bl. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4.55) Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, lac. Woodland N€WS by Catherine Lucas Woodbury United Brethren Church held an outside worship service Sunday morning at the Brodbeck pond on Saginaw Road Recent new books at the Woodland Town­ ship library include 'The Maze” by Cather­ ine Coulter. "Murder In The House” by Margaret Truman and "No Ordinary Princess" by the always amusing Pamela Morsi. I found this book to be of special in­ terest because it look place in an early oil field in Oklahoma about the lime my pater­ nal grandparents were waking in that indus­ try and that place. We also acquired "Seeing A Large Cat” by Elizabeth Peters The Woodland Eagles have announced they will hold a "Craft Fanfare" on Saturday, Oct. 4. Local crafters will present many wonder­ ful things to choose from. Some people may get some early Christmas shopping done. There also will be a bake sale, coffee and doughnuts and food available throughout the show. Tom and Doris Niethamer's German guests left from Detroit on Monday. Tom said he very much enjoyed the visit of his distant cousin’s husband, as he is a pastor in Germany. and went through the genealogy book sent to Tom earlier and showed him his ancestors back into the 1600s. Irene Moore had surgery Tuesday. Rumor has it that she was in Pennock Hospital un­ til late in the week. Carrie Randall was in an auto accident on 28th Street in Grand Rapids the weekend be­ fore this just past one. She has a broken wrist and bruised ribs. The other driver was cited. Edith, Anne and Erica Buxton recently spent some time in North Carolina, where they visited Bruce and Joyce Marstellar and Edith's mother. Hilda Jones. They returned Monday (Labor Day) Gene and Bette Makley enjoyed a three-day boat trip arranged by Hartzler's Tours of Lake Odessa. They traveled back and forth on the Mississippi between Illinois and Iowa on a riverboat Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley spent his last summer in the U. S. Army Reserve at Fort Lee, Va.. where he served as a Lx. Col. Deputy Director of Logistics for several summers. In all, he spent 28 1/2 years in lhe Army reserve. They arrived home Wednesday before they both had to be at school Thursday. They re­ turned through West Virginia and Ohio be­ cause they had no time left to travel to At­ lanta and see their daughters and granddaugh­ ters on lhe way home. Paul teaches at Lakewood High School and Mary Ellen teaches fifth grade at Wood­ land Elementary. George Schaibly had guests from Florida from Wednesday through Sunday. They were his North Fl Myers, Fla., neighbors, Mr. and Mn. Ron Walker. They enjoyed part of the Woodland Homecoming weekend. It keeps more than memories alive. American Heart Association-^ AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION MEMORIALS A TRIBUTES 1-800-AHA-USAl n» a ptaac —rwc* . TK schools, village reach sewer, water agreement by Mandy Habel Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School District and the Middleville Village Council reached agreement last week on a contract for the village to provide sewer and water for school facilities. The two government units have been working to resolve issues for the past several months and forge an arrangement that would help provide utilities, especially for a new middle school now under con­ struction. The mam issue was whether the district should be required to get village approval for future expansion. Village officials said they needed to know what the district's plans were so they would know how they could serve them and if they would be able. They also said they felt that approval for expansion was necessary to slow the strain on systems already beyond capacity. School officials said they would be happy to consult with the village on any future building plans, but couldn't give it the au­ thority to control the district. Another issue was financial. School offi­ cials decided to ask for mediation when the village proposed in May that the district p^y tap fees for an additional 19 classrooms at the high school and two elementary schools. Fees could have been as much as $500,000 for services, including putting lines in from the village to the new middle school, tap fees, and the possibility of up­ grading sewer on the west side of the village. Village officials said they did not want to put up roadblocks, but that they had to conrider finances. The agreement replaces any previous oral representations, understandings or agree­ ments on distribution of waler and the trans­ portation and treatment of water The Village of Middleville has agreed to accept, treat and dispose of wastewater from the proposed new middle school and to pro­ vide wMer to the building from its munici­ pal water distribution system and both entities have agreed on the conditions of the service. The school district will pay waler and sewer connection fees for its new middle school property and additions to existing buildings on a residency equivalency unit (REU) basis. The district's 1997 fees are $1,040 per REU for water service and $1.514 24 per REU for sewer service. Since a school's fees are based on the number of classrooms under the village's system, the district has agreed lo pay the fees with the understanding that it will construct a minimum of 34 classrooms. If more than 34 are built, lhe total connection fee will be based on lhe number of class­ rooms actually built. When construction is close to completion, the district will give the village a set of all blueprints fa the new middle school so offi­ cials can see if adjustments on tap fees need to be made and to verify them. No rebate will be allowed if fewer than 3* classrooms are constructed. Water meters will be installed, maintained and read by the village water department and the metered water use will be a way lo de­ termine the district's charges fa water and wastewater services. The district also will provide the village with a permanent easement on the new mid­ dle school rite fa future placement, mainte­ nance and operation of and access lo a village water tower. Once the new middle school is in opera­ tion and occupied, use of village sewer and water services at the old middle school will be capped at the quarterly volumes estab­ lished in each of the last four full quarterly billing periods of its operation as a middle school. Continued use will not be increased significantly without a formal agreement with the village. The village will be notified at least one year in advance of any expansion of school facilities that would increase the district's use of the sewer and waler systems. The district also has agreed to consult with the village at last one year before the expansion about its potential impact on the sewer and water systems As long as lhe village gives water and sewer service to the school system, lhe dis­ trict will comply with the village's plumb­ ing code and other current and new ordi­ nances, rules and regulations. The village will have the right to inspect at reasonable times during business hours (except in an emergency) any areas of the district that deliver wastewater to the vil­ lage's collection system or accepts water from the distribution system. The village has agreed lo construct the wa­ ter line extension, using eight mains west along Green Lake Road from its existing end ooint at the intersection of Green Lake and Bender Road, to the current most westerly village boundary. From this point, the district may install water lines across and under the new middle school grounds. This portion would be owned and maintained by TK. The village also will construct the sewer collection system extension using eight sewer mains west along the same area as the waler lines. The district also can install sewer lines across and under the middle school grounds. Parties from both entities said they are pleased that they have been able to come io an agreement. Hastings Adult Education and G.E.D. Testing Center Hastings Adult Education will be offering a Learning Center for those who wish to earn a half credit toward their diploma or for those who wish to prepare to take the G.E.D. tests and receive the G.E.D. Certificate. These classes are FREE to people 20 years and older. There will be no charge to take the G.E.D. tests, if the student meets the attendance requirements. People, 18 years and older, may take the G.E.D. tests without attending classes, but will be charged a S75.00 fee. Current high school students may enroll to earn a half credit, but will be charged a $100.00 fee. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, and will start September 10, 1997 Sign Up Now! 6-9 PM This class will run onlv if a minimum number of students enroll. Please call for more information. Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday 12:30 PM - 9 PM 948-4414 G.E.D. Tests Dates: Nov. 10,11,12,1997. Must be signed up in advance and fee paid if not attending class. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 4, 1997 — Page 9 from Time to Time... ,1 ■ — -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emil Tyden, pioneer inventor this... Chicago He explained lo him that the City Bank of Hastings owned an empty factory budding in Hastings that could be bought for very little cash and agreed to raise whatever money needed for the capital slock Tyden was still cool to the idea of having his seals made in a little town that he had never heard of before But Messer was deter­ mined and finally persuaded Tyden to come with him to Hastings Tyden did like the City of Hastings and the people he met. but he still held out for some very stiff terms. He felt that if his terms were met that the Messers and others involved would slay by while the hard, trying period of getting the machinery made and the plant started and to the point where it would be a profitable business The incorporation papers soon were signed in October 1897 $60,000 in capital stock was quickly subscribed and the International Seal and Lock Company was formally launched Tyden held $25,000 of the slock. Richard Messer held $25,000 and J T Utmabard held $5,000 worth Tyden was president. R B Messer was vice president and Lombard served as secretary The factory building, located on Boltwcxxi Street, which had been built for the Whip Company, was not adequate, but they made it work and expert machinists were brought in from Chicago, to work on parts of the automatic machines needed tor making the car seals Tyden was planning a new brick budding with concrete floors He hxtkcd about for a suitable site and decided on some vacant lots across the C.K. & S Railroad tracks, west of the Hastings Table Company factory , which he purchased from James L. Wilkins. He didn't share this information with anyone, but he knew that when the time came, he had the land ready to build on. GREW INTO THIS - AND MORE ...Three-story office building serves International Seal Sr Lock and Viking Industries. The International Seal and Lock and Viking Industries from the Centen­ nial Edition of the Hastings Banner, 1956. Biol A Tyden car seal. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The International Seal and Lock Company and the Viking Corporation are celebrating their 100th year tn Hastings in 1997. The Tyden car seal was invented by Emil Tyden. but the factory that made that device was located in Hastings because of Richard Messer's insight and persistence. The inven­ tor had no idea that he would establish a fac­ tory in this city that would be the beginnings of the Consolidated Press and Tool Company, and of the Viking Corporation and the Hastings Manufacturing Company Emil Tyden was bom on a farm in Flisby Parish, Smaland. Sweden, on Jan. 13. 1865. am) grew up in that province. He went to the district school and was a typical Smaland farm boy. except that perhaps he was a little more mischievous than most. He swam, skated and sidled, and in the long winter evenings, he and hiibrothers and sister would sit near the fire knitting their next year's heavy black stockinfs, then take them lo their mother, who would rum the heels and toes Emil, however was more adept with tools than with knitting needles He had a natural aptitude for machine and cabinet work, which would earn him a better living than staying on the family farm. He had. along with manual skills, an inventive knack which enabled him lo improve his tools and go beyond a plan when building something. When he was 17 years old. be decided to come to America He sailed for the United Slates in 1882. He learned his first English on lhe voyage, and numbers one lo 100 by listen­ ing to the cattle count as they were herded into lhe ship's hold at Liverpool When he landed in New York be went straight to the Swedish settlement at Moline. DI., and soon had a job with the Moline Cabinet Organ Company During a slump in the organ business when the factory shut down for an entire winter, rather than loaf through the layoff. Tyden bought the materials for two organs He took any odd jobs he could find, and then at night he made the two organs by hand In the spring, when the demand for organs picked up. Emil already had his organs ready He turned a pro­ fit from the layoff In spite of his lack of education and money, and his limited knowledge of the English language, he adapted himself to America and its customs with lhe aptness of youth He went to night school and learned English grammar and spelling Engineering was a natural interest. In 1885. he went to Chicago and worked with the Kimball Piano and Organ Company He had bettered the com planter then in use and was hired into the experimental depart­ ment of the McCormick Harvester Company In 1893. Emil Tyden became a land agent for the Union Pacific Railroad It was his job to bring settlers onto the Idaho land the railroad owned. He went to Swedish farmers in Illinois. Iowa and Nebraska and brought them west to Idaho, where they planied the colony of "New Sweden" near Idaho Falls He then formed the Great Western Land and Irrigation Company to build irrigation canals, sell farm land, and market the farmers' crops. The greatest pan of the acreage was put to raising potatoes There was a good yield, but when harvest time came that first year, there were no buyers for the crop Tyden acted fast The farmers needed lheir money. He went to Chicago, taking with him small sacks of Idaho potatoes He visited all restaurants, giving each one a bag of the potatoes, inviting them to cook and serve these samples The entire crop, waiting in the Chicago freight yards was sold and this potato is now known as the "Idaho Baker" potato. He invented the Tyden Seal when he had the job of sealing 60 car trains and get them mov­ ing in one hour. It was raining and he had only one sealing press. When the job was finished and the train was on its way late, he sat wet and tired and thought about it. There must be an easier way lo do the job. A tamper proof seal was required since box car thieves were prevalent, and the seals developed so far could be opened with a blade of a knife or a simple tool. The only way to the job was to use a lead and wire seal that us­ ed a heavy sealing press, and was rough on the hands The seals in use were not serially numbered and the results of the sealing jobs were questionable at best. While he was still pondering the best way to do the sealing, a friend showed him a seal he had developed. This seal was no better than the other tin seals, since it used a simple hook. Tyden suddenly saw the way to handle lhe problem. The idea that had been in the back of his mind suddenly came into focus. He would use a split ring of very hard material to lock the seal. The ring would be held open and when the hole in the top of the seal lined up with the hole in the opposite end lhe ring would snap closed and be free to hang in the holes. The mechanism would not be opened without being destroyed. _ To be a practical product. Mr. Tyden realized that it must be produced at a very low cost and in a very high volume. A plant with special machinery to mass produce the Tyden Seal was the answer. To make it cost effec­ tive. it would have to be mass produced. Emil Tyden married an American girl of Swedish parentage. Minnie H. Johnson of Cambridge. HI., on Feb. 20. 1895. at her home in Cambridge. They had a daughter, whom they named Florence, bom on Jan. 7. 1896. A second daughter died in infancy in 1902. Florence married Richard A. Groos in 1926. She lived a long life, dying on June 23. 1995. The family made many trips to Sweden, keeping in touch with his family. By 1903. his four brothers and a sister had moved from Sweden to the United States and when their mother was widowed, she also came to the U.S. Emil Tyden became acquainted with Barney McCaffery. a native of Hope Township. Barry County. Mr. McCaffery was a broker specializing in selling mining properties out of an office in Denver. Colo. It was in McCaf­ ferty's office that Mr. Tyden met Richard Messer of Hastings, when both men were on vacation in that city, and lhe three went on a trip into the Rocky Mountains together Richard Messser was with the Wool Boot Fac­ tory. and in the summer boot sales were not at (heir highest Richard and Chester Messer were always alert to anything that promoted business in the City of Hastings and were on the boards of mans businesses and banks and were very ac­ tive in the affairs of the City of Hastings Richard at once saw the potential in the hand made, self-locking seals which Emil Tyden showed to him. Tyden had secured complete patent coverage for the seal. There was no question in Messer’s mind that this car seal was far superior than the seals currently being used He proposed that Tyden bring his invention to Hastings Tyden had been m the process of forming an alliance with a big corporation in Chicago, which would have the needed machinery Richard Messer felt that Hastings needed this company and accompanied Tyden back to LEGAL NOTICE PUAM M ADVBED THAT KD, (TOVO * O-CONNM, P.C. B ATTEMPnHC TO COL­ LECT A DEBT ANO ANY MFOOMATIOH O* TAMEOWU. MUSED FOX THAT PtMPOSE. MONTOACE SALE EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER ere available throughout Greater Barry County. That time arrived quite suddenly when lightning struck the factory in the spring of 1899. It was soon a seething mass of flames, burning fiercely when it was first discovered. No attempt was made to save it. for that was deemed hopeless Work resumed the very next day on the machinery construction in a vacant building on Mill Street. Work on a new building started lhe very next day on the vacant lot west of the Hastings Table factory. Because specialized machinery was need to produce lhe car seals. Tyden acquired Con­ solidated Press & Tool Company of Chicago where lhe plant began making a line of small sized stamping presses. As the businesses grew, and the seal company moved into the new factory building, he moved the plant to Hastings in 1903 Consolidated Press became part of E.W. Bliss in 1919. E.W. Bliss was a company founded in Brooklyn. N.Y.. by Eliphalet W. Bliss and was incorporated in 1886. At first, only a few car seals were manufac­ tured. As lhe automatic machines were com­ pleted one by one and placed into the opera­ tion line, the production increased. The sale of seals was not pushed at first because the price had to be fair and hand labor then necessary made their cost too high to en­ courage selling them at the low asking price. Enough were sold to introduce them and to show that they would work. Tl»e Tyden Seal proved to be very effective. It took 25 to 30 distinct operations by 13 automatic machines to make the small car seal unit. It was a try and try again operation until the process was perfected, and the price of making them came into line. Tin was lhe main material used in the Tyden car seal. First there had to be a stamping done from a full sheet of tin, then the groove for the tin strip to move into had to be formed, then the bar to hold the two coiled springs, and placing the springs in proper petition, then the springs had to be covered with the metal caps and sealing them together. This had to be done in the proper order and was done in lots of 25, with 50 seals being made out of one sheet of tin. Then the seals were printed or stamped and numbered and strong on a wire in consecutive order, 100 to a string ready to be shipped. The seals were each stamped with the name of the railroad or company that was purchasing them. This was in a time when there were few automobiles and very poor roads. Mr. Tyden depended upon the railroad to bring in materials and to ship out the finished product. His brother. Axel Tyden. worked out the designs of the machines and lheir construc­ tion. Aben Johnson, nephew of the Tydens, came here and took over the office business of the company. This was good practice for the time when he was involved in the develop­ ment of the Hastings Manufacturing Co., whose first product was the "Wilson Wobter,” another story in itself. Aben E. Johnson was named president and sales manager in 1915. The car seal was far from the last of Emil Tyden's inventions. He is credited with designing the 61 Tyden Pedestal Table Lock, which revolutionized during table construc­ tion a*d the sprinkler head, which became the heart of the Viking Corporation. During World War 1, he served as a com­ missioned lieutenant colonial in the U.S. Ar­ my Ordinance Corps. He was in command of the production of the Rock Island, DI., arsenal, where 15,000 men were engaged in making vital munitions. He was called "Colonel" for the rest of his life and beyond. (To be continued) Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history, call for same-day approval. — CommonPoint Mortgage CASH FAST! 1 800-968-2221 ’ ditions of a certain mortgage which was made on the 17fh day of November 1993 TIMOTHY M. RED MOND and TERESA A REDMOND husband ond wife ond JOAN M. HAAS, a single woman, as Mor­ tgagors to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organized ond enisling CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and recorded on the 23rd day of November. 1993. Nonce is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a pubic hear­ ing on Tuesday. September 16. 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan County ond State of Michigan in Liber 589 of Records. Poge 775. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid on the date hereof S30.438.84 principal and interest at 7.50% per anhaving been instituted »o recover the debt secured by so>d mortgage or any port thereof, ond the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default Notice is hereby given that on tho 2nd doy of Oc­ tober. 1997. ot two o'clock in the afternoon ot the oast door of the Courthouse in the City of Hostings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding tho Circuit Court for the County of Borry there will be offered for sol* ond sold to lhe highest bidder The purpose of said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determina­ tion on a request by Randson L Hesterly of 625 East Woodlawn Avenue. Hastings. Michigan (see map below) Legal description on said property is: CITY OF HASTINGS BEG AT A PT ON E A W 1/4 UNE OF SEC 8. T3N R8W WHICH LIES 89 DEG 47’ W 1338 6 FT AND 165 FT N OF E 1/4 POST. TH N 89 DEG 47 W 165 FT. TH N 153 94 FT. TH 89 DEG 13'; E 165 FT. TH S 152.07 FT MORE OR LESS TO PT OF BEG ALSO CITY OF HASTINGS BEG AT A PT ON E A W 1/4 UNE OF SEC 8. T2N R8W. WHICH UES 89 DEG 47 W 1338 6 FT FROM E 1/4 POST. TH N 89 DEG 47 W 165 FT. TH N 165. TH S 89 DEG 13’ E 165 FT. TH S 165 FT TO PT OF BEG hereinafter described for the purpose of soiisfytgoge. together with interest to date of sole ond legal costs ond expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by low. ond also any sums which may desertbed as situate in the Township of Hop*. THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1 2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1 4 OF SEC TtON 29. TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST FRAC TIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1 4 OF SAID SECTION 1 255 FEET THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST UNE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1 4 OF SAID SEC TION 196 FEET THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1 4 OF SAID SECTION 959 FEET THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE NOR THWEST FRACTIONAL 1 4 OF SAID SECTION 44 FEET THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1 4 Of SAID SECTION 296 FEET THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The period of redemption will be six months from date of sol* unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case date of such sale Dated August 20 1997 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED STOVER t O CONNOR P C 151 5 Rose Street Suit* 800 Kalamazoo Ml 49007 Contrary to City Ordinance Sections 3 43 (3)(a)(1). 34.3(b) and 3.43(5)(a) of the City of Hastings Code ol Ordinances, these variances. H granted, would permit a fence in the front and side yard higher than allowed by Ordinance and finished face inside the prop­ erty Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastrigs City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable ads and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone-number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1 -BOO649 3777 Evenl G Manshum City Clerk �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4, 1997 < < me h think < f it. Are you ready for some prep football? Here it is! J-Ad sports selects Top 15 NCAA football programs It seems like everybody has a poll for everything nowadays, so keeping with that good ole’ American spirit here’s the Jim Jensen Top 15 poll for college football teams. You ask why 15, 1 just thought that nobody had tried that number before. 15. Western Michigan University (14)) — The Broncos are playing Michigan State this weekend and arc expected to lose by some 27 points. Behind Heisman Trophy candidate and WMU quarterback Tim Lester, though, the Spartans will be fortunate to keep Coach Gary Darnell's crew under 30 points. I mean what do these so-called experts know anyways. 14. Miami (1-0) — What a great human interest story. A program charged and in the dumps now climbing its way back to the lop. Of course when they get there, it’s a whole 'nother story. 'Cane Quarterback Ryan Clement can go deep at any time. 13. Notre Dame (0-0) — I just like picking the Irish below the Maize and Blue, somewhere I’m sure they'll be at season's end. Still. 1 must say an up-grade has already been made in hiring a new head coach in South Bend. I'm sure Lou will do a nice job at CBS 12. Alabama (1-0) — Roll Tide. The SAC delivers lhe best in college football and Alabama has been in lhe thick of it for many seasons. Expect Barna to be there again in *97 and possibly contend for a major bowl invitation. 11. Texas (1-0) — The Longhorns face a real lough challenge in Rutgers on Saturday. Expect a very athletic Texas squad to run circles around their opponents in that contest and many more lo come. 10. Ohio State (1-0) — What do you gel for beating Wyoming 24-10? How about a inter-state matchup with Bowling Green. Buckeye fans can pick a final score for this one. but a trip to the Rose Bowl will not be as easy of a task. 9. Colorado (1-0) — The Buffs always have a potent offense and tend to come up with big plays on both sides of the ball. Play Colorado State on Saturday. 8. Michigan (1-0) — The big opener in the big house is Sept. 13 between Colorado (see above) and Michigan. It should be a Jim Dandy as Keith might s^y Charles Woodson scores three touchdowns — two on offense and one on offense — lo lead lhe Maize and Blue past No. 9. 7. Florida State (0-0) — Bobby Dowden's boys open up with a very good U.S.C. team Saturday night. The Trojans have one of the nation's best secondaries, so the Semmoles might need to pull out some trick plays lo win this one. 6. Washington (0-0) — Washington has the offensive firepower, but lhe key for the Huskies' success this Saturday will be slopping Bringham Young's potent aerial attack. They will and score many points in the process. 5. North Carolina (0-0) — Carolina has been making its climb up the rankings lhe last two seasons and will continue to climb after Saturday's matchup with Indiana. This matchup is probably a bit better staged on the basketball courts. 4. Penn State (0-0) — The Lions, Buckeyes. Wolverines and maybe even lhe Spartans are all Big 10 contenders, but Joe's squad has the best overall talent. 3. Nebraska (1-0) — Had a season­ opening laugher with Akron (59-14). a frequent start to a Comhusker fall. Next up: Central Florida. Now. Coach Tom is really shaking. 2. Tennessee (1-0) — Could be a great game Saturday, the Vols versus the Bruins of UCLA. A great lest for Peyton Manning, my personal favorite (besides Lester) for the Heisman Trophy. 1. Florida (1-0) — Bet against the National Champs, not this time. Won over Southern Miss 21-6 and expect more points from the Gators matchup with Central Michigan this Saturday. • Cornerstones of program: Sisters Angela and Becky Rufner are both big contributors to Cornerstone College's volleyball team. Angela had 12 kills versus Northern Michigan and 23 kills against Quincy last weekend in tournament action, while Becky added 9 blocks in the NMU matchup. • Champs at Summerfest: Two familiar names appeared on the winner's list of the Summerfest Run/Walk. Tammy Benjamin. Middleville's cross country coach, placed first in lhe girls 30-34 age division in 20:20 and Jessi Davis, Benjamin's top female runner, won the 15-19 age bracket in slightly swifter time of 19:51. • Achievers Sought: The Michigan High School Athletic Association plans to acknowledge the achievements of our student-athletes, teams and coaches this year on a weekly basis. If you know of deserving candidate!s) pass the information on to J-Ad and we will do lhe same to lhe M.H.S.A.A. office. Talk to you soon. Intensity a key as Hastings hoopsters defeat Delton Hastings had the speed and intensity. Delton lacked the sharp-shooting. And the result was a one-sided Barry County basketball battle won by the host Saxons. 61-25. Hastings took a 17-4 advantage after one quarter and continued lo build on that lead the rest of the way, gaining an season­ opening triumph last Thursday. Hastings Coach Kane Kowalczyk used 11 players and 10 of them scored. "It's nice to do that." Kowalczyk said. "We had some kids come off the bench and do some good things. We had lhe intensity throughout (and) speed is our strength. We tried to fast break and were looking to push it up." The Saxons made 18 steals, 4 each from Summer Gillons and Rachel Young and 3 each from Amy Songer and Virginia Jennings. Young also made 4 assists. Jill Williams grabbed 8 rebounds and Beth Owen pulled down another 8 caroms. With just 25 points, Delton Coach Gary Harrington knows his team can score more. "We shot the ball well at lhe beginning, but it wasn't going in." Harrington said. "We've got to score more points. They're (Hastings) an excellent basketball team and they took advantage of our weaknesses" Double digit scorers for lhe Saxons included Virginia Jennings (16 points) and Summer Gillons (11 points). Christy NeSmilh topped the Panthers' efforts with 8 markers. See INTENSITY Continued on page 11 Delton's Kim Cole (42) drives past Hastings' Rachel Young (42) on this play, but it was the Saxons who drove in (or the opening game win. I Officially. Friday night is not the season opener for prep football programs in Michigan's lower peninsula. Last Friday (Aug. 29) White Pigeon battled Hartford in what could be called the M.H.S.A.A.'s Kickoff Classic. One of the teams had a first game opponent for Sept. 5. so the two squads agreed and received approval from lhe M.H.S.A.A. to play a week early. Of course, there were a few games also being siaged in Michigan's upper peninsula probably because of the frosty temperatures that will soon hit those parts. Come Friday, though, the big excitement will hover over area football fields as Pigskin Fever returns to Barry County and other Michigan towns. The firsl-week slate of games should prove to be both entertaining... and quite competitive. Here are the matchups for Barry County's "Fantastic 5" that is Hastings. Delton, Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville LAKEWOOD VIKINGS at HASTINGS SAXONS It's a new day for Lakewood football, but the Vikings probably wouldn't mind an effort similar to the one they put up against the Saxons last year, an opening game 20-8 triumph. The Vikings, who were 6-3 under Coach Ted Hollern in 1996, trailed 8-6 entering lhe fourth quarter, but beat the Saxons with a two-touchdown performance during those waning minutes. I'm sure Hastings Coach Jeff Keller and new Lakewood mentor Randall Hager have both stressed to their teams the importance of playing FOUR quarters. Both teams lost tons of talent and could be considered re­ building. Hastings was 1-8 a year ago playing in the always tough O-K While. Players lo watch for Lakewood include halfback Jason Kauffman, lineman Vic Stank and linebacker Tom Allen. For lhe Saxons, keep an eye on receiver Mali Moore, fullback/defensivc back Jake Miller, end Eric Carlson and center/lineman Jim Bailey. Last season the same was decided in lhe fourth quarter, so why not the same in 1997 with a bit of a home team advantage Prediction: Hastings 15. Lakewood 14. CALEDONIA SCOTS at MIDDLEVILLE TROJANS It was a championship 1996 season for Middleville, but a 26-6 loss to rival Caledonia was not one of the fondest memories. This year the Trojans return quite a bunch of bulk from the 7-2 squad that won its last seven contests. Nathan Pranger (6-3, 275). Erik Vernon (6-2, 225). Will Holmes (6-4. 245) and Rich Frazier (6-3, 325). No need lo Ask "Where's lhe beef it’s obviously in Middleville. Caledonia also went 7-2 in *96. a banner season that included a stunning O-K Gold victory over league power Belding. The Scots' roster has all-conference standouts John Feenstra at linebacker, Brian Hammer at left tackle, Chad Wangerin on lhe offensive line. Todd Bloemers at runningback and Shane Mendez at runningback. Sieve Uyl is expected top start as the Scots' quarterback. The Trojans and Coach Tim Penfield counters with lhe big cals mentioned above, runningback Miso Glavan, end Joe Norman, linebacker Nick The Hastings Saxons go head-to-head with season opening opponent. Lakewood Friday night at Johnson Field. The Barry County gridiron battle looks to • be a real test for both squads. Galloup, end Brian Ploeg and runningback Lucas Weathcrhead. Two good, solid teams, but just one will claim the early season prize. Last year, the winner played at home and that could benefit Penfield's crew. Prediction: Middleville 27. Caledonia 21. DELTON PANTHERS at GULL LAKE BLUE DEVILS Coach Rob Heethuis* Panthers won this battle last fall, 26-20, and went on to finish with a winning 5-4 mark. Gull Lake sputtered out of the gate and ended the *96 campaign at 2-7. Don't expect the same scenario this time around. Delton must find a signal-caller to replace Scott Haas, while the Blue Devils have a great pitch and catch tandem in quarterback Justin Swinsick and receiver Dan Pikkart. What Delton does have is quality depth with players such as Jason Stampfler, Nic Morrow, Paul Finney. Jason Kimbrough. Darron Williams. Jim Hermenitt. Ryan Bridges and Corey Mmgcrink just to name a few. Plus, there's another Ferris on the way in freshman lineman Bill Ferris. Gull Lake may be better this fall, but by lhe lime the fourth quarter rolls around. Delton's depth will clearly shine through. Prediction: Delton 28. Gull Lake 12. MAPLE VALLEY LIONS at UNION CITY CHARGERS Vikings fell out of first place in the Big Eight East last season and now must face a' solid Maple Valley squad to open its 1997campaign. Fortunately. U.C. is playing the; game at home against a Lions' club that; went 5-4 a season ago. Valley Coach-' Guenther Mittelstaedl believes his team will be stronger this year and they might have to if they hope to beat U.C. in its opener on* the road. Trent Harvey. Chris Gonser, Trevor ■ Wawiemia, Travis VanAlstine, Pat Lowe,; Bryan Faurot, Andy Patrick and Jason; Thompson are just pan of that M.V. toughness. On the other side of the ball, the. Lions must block U.C.’s tackle tandem of Ben Sybesma (6-0, 215) and Steve Black (6­ 2. 250). Other Viking stars include senior quarterback Ryan Haley, runningback Lance Adams and senior linebacker Matt Burdick. A battle till the end with a late Lions' break being the difference. * Prediction: Maple Valley 28, Union City 21. Reminder from the Banner: Prep football statistics will begin appearing in next week's Hastings Banner (Sept. 11) for the five Barry County high schools. Coaches remember to up-date the stats as lhe seasons continue and keep us informed with what's going on with your programs. Union City Coach Eric Tundevold's Saxons stuffed by Vikings, 46-40 LAKEWOOD —Manv basketball experts expected Lakewood's vaisity girls program to be in a rebuilding stage following the graduation of its talented post player. Joni Daniels. But. lhe Vikings have regrouped fast and are making an early surge towards hoop greatness as evidence by lheir 46-40 triumph Tuesday over Hastings. Jennifer Nielsen scored 14 points, including 8-of-l0 from the free throw line and Stephanie Elsie tallied 12 points, with 10 of those coming in the first half, to help lift Lakewood past Hastings in lhe Barry County hardcourt battle. Lakewood (2-0) will play at Ionia today (Thursday, Sept. 4), while Hastings (1-1) returns to the court tonight at home versus non-league foe Grand Ledge. The Vikings used an array of weapons to defeat lhe Saxons Tuesday: a lough 2-3 defense, good offensive opportunities, solid free throw shooting and hot shooters coming through during crucial parts of the contest. Lake wood led by three points (21-18) at lhe half, but took control of the game in lhe third quarter by out-scoring Hastings 17-11. "That's what killed us," Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said. "We were down by nine (38-29) entering the fourth quarter (and) it's tough to play from behind." The Saxons were able lo trim the ninepoint deficit to four mid-way through the final quarter, but as soon as they inched closer, the Vikings came storming back. A blocked shot by Nielsen in the fourth quarter all but sealed lhe Vikings' victory. Nielsen's 14 points topped Lakewood, but the junior all-conference standout also had plenty of help from her teammates. Elsie made two 3-pointers to add longc-range spark lo lhe Vikings' attack and Jami Schrock managed 6 points with some solid defensive play as well. Lakewood forced Hastings into 20 turnovers, many of which led to good offensive opportunities. Rachel Young came up big for the Saxons with 22 of the team's 40 points. Young, who will play basketball at Division I Liberty University next year, scored 6 in the first quarter. 6 in the second. 7 in the third and 3 more in the fourth stanza. Jill Williams was second on the Hastings' team with 7 points and Anne Burghduff added 6 markers Lakewood's Jennifer Nielsen (32) blocks Hastings' Katie Willison's jumper to the delight ot teammate and on-looker Jami Schrock. (Photo by Perry Hardin) See SAXONS (Continued on page 12) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4, 1997 — Page 11 INTENSITY Continued from page 10 Kowalczyk also said her team enjoyed what they doing and that — along with iomc nice passes — made a difference in lhe final outcome. < "It was a great team effort." Kowalczyk F>d "The kids were having fun." JUNIOR VARSITY :• Leah Pumford scored 12 points and Susie Hubbard added 11 lo help push Hastings' junior varsity basketball team past Delton last Thursday 57-15 The Saxons led 14-0 after one quarter and 33-3 at the half. Angie Stevens topped the Panthers with 3 points. Ten players tallied points for Hastings. FRESHMEN Cathy Anderson pumped in 10 points and teammate Katie Noteboom scored 8 and blocked 2 shots to give Hastings a 40-7 triumph over Delton last Thursday. Ten players scored for the Saxons. Delton scored I point in each quarter besides the fourth and Holley takes checkered flag at Berlin for second time final frame. Defending champion Bob Holley, of Gun Lake, roared to victory in the 40-lap feature race last Saturday at lhe Berlin Raceway. It was Holley's second main event victory of the season and gives him No. 1 in lhe point standings with 801. Joe Bush, of Hastings, finished 13th and is third in the point standings with 756. Tim DeVos is No. 2 with 784. Middleville's Rob Lewis is 16lh with 273. Middleville's Larry Dahlke is 20th with 195 and Middleville's Dave Sensiba is 28th with 59 points. Season point championship races will conclude this Saturday with a three-in-one card at Berlin. < Saxon forward Rachel Young (42), shown here versus Delton, has scored 31 points in the opening two games this year, including 22 markers in Tuesday's defeat to Lakewood. Kalamazoo Speedway John TerMeer, of Gun Lake, was second in his heat and second in his feature race in Factory Stock action last Saturday at the Kalamazoo Speedway. Other area drivers who raced in the Factory Stocks were Middleville's Brian Bergakker (17th in the feature) and Hastings* Brad Shellenbarger (third in his heal and 20th in the feature). In the Limited Late Models. Delton's Gabe High was 12th in the feature event and Brandon Lyons, also of Delton, was second in his heal and third in lhe feature. The Enduro results for the week included an eighth place finish for Bergakker and a 17th place finish for Dave Neeson. Point standings and complete results from lhe Kalamazoo Speedway will appear in next week's Hastings Banner. Soccer Saxons blow past Park The Vikings were seeing stars. With 34 shots to Wyoming Park's total of 7, Hastings varsity soccer team made at an easy 9-1 romp Tuesday in O-K White action at Wyoming Park. Scoring goals for lhe Saxons were Larry Bailey. Jon DeWilt. Gerritt Gonzales with two, Matt Toburen with two, Dustin Humphrey. Steve Storrs and Josh Warren. Gonzales. Sam Stafford and Toburen each New school record swung by Delton Delton's golf team fired a team-record 153 in a victory against Allegan Aug. 28 at the Mullenhurst Golf Course. Coach Kent Enyart's Panthers managed the sizzling score that beat the Tigers by 20 strokes. Kyle Kwasny led Delton with a 36, Scott Hovanec carded a 37. Mike Kammeraad fired a 40 and Brian Lillibridge also managed a 40. Hovanec was Delton's best swinger with a Mullenhurst champs awarded at tourney 2 Champions were recently crowned at lhe Mullenhurst Golf Course Tournament. The tournament had a match play format and awarded top flight swingers in six categories. Kent Enyan took the championship flight by edging out second place Barry Haas. f Bob McMillon was the winner of lhe first collected assists with Gonzales contributing on two of the scores. Wyoming Park's lone goal came from Mike Smith. Hastings led at half 4-0 and went on to tally another five goals in the second half. The Saxons host Lowell in league play Thursday night at 6:45 p.m. and then host Northview next Monday. 41 during a four-team match Aug. 27 between the Panthers. Comstock Park. Middleville and Caledonia. Middleville took first place honors with a 161. while Delton came in at 170. Delton's JV team also prevailed versus Allegan 171-175. Jason Meyers had a 41 and Denny Bourdo carded a 42. Delton was to host Gull Lake at Mullenhurst on Wednesday and travel to Comstock today (Thursday. Sept. 4). HELP WANTED Floor Covering Installer Must have own tools and transportation, experience a must Call or apply in person to Barb at (616) 945-2479 Hastings teams win in softball Jarman's, of Hastings, was the women's champion at lhe Hastings Summerfest Softball Tournament Aug. 22-23 and lhe Little Country Store and Good Times, from Battle Creek, slid home with top honors in the men's division The action was intense on lhe ball diamonds at Fish Hatchery and around town and many area teams played well. Chrysler, of Hastings, was second in the men's division. Carpenter s Plumbers, of Hastings, placed third and Mad Dog. of Hastings, wound up fourth in the men s division. Monday at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Speedway. ATTENTION! HASTINGS AREA BUSINESS MANAGERS Now you have an economical choice for trash removal flight with Brad Bennett ended in second. Chris Adams prevailed in the second flight With Ron Ashley finishing as the runner-up. •: Zac Williams look the third flight with Tim Heycoop taking second place honors. - Al Gates was the winner of the fourth flight and Dave Barnes wound up in the second slot. . And Brenda Conine was the overall Champion of lhe women s flight and Jane Holman carded the second place score Miller 300 Scott Hansen became lhe ninth different driver to win at least one race on the American Speed Association (ASA) AC/Delco Challenge Series season on MainStreet Savings Bank, FSB NOTICE of ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the members of MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB, will be held at the bank’s offices at 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday, September 16, 1997. Polls will be open at 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect three directors, and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. SANDRA K. NICHOLS. Secretary o United Waste 1 -800-882-9565 ext. 323 Bob Senneker. of Dorr, finished fifth after starling second and Dave Sensiba wound up eighth in his Engineered Polymer Products/Wcst Michigan Auto Action Pontiac. The ASA will return to lhe 1-70 Speedway for the World Cup 300 this Saturday. Sensiba won the pole al lhe last ASA race at 1-70. SOFTBALL SCORES Hastings Coed Softball Team W-L Law & Disorder............................................... 2-0 Just For Fun........................................................1-1 Olde Towne Tavern fl....................................1-1 Okie Towne Tavern f2....................................1-1 Hastings Mutual................................................ 1-1 Jarman Construction........................................ 1-1 Bennett Industries............................................ 0-1 Flcxfab.................................................................0-1 Game Results Olde Towne Tavern f2 10. Olde Towne Tavem fl 9. Hastings Mutual 10, Bennett In­ dustries 7; Jarman Construction 10. Flexfab 7; Law and Disorder 9. Just For Fun 8. Game Results Okie Towne Tavem f2 5, Law and Disorder. 6; Hastings Mutual 8. Just For Fun. 11; Olde Towne Tavem fl 22. Jarman Con­ struction 5. Notice ot Ordinance Submittal RUTLAND CHARTS# TOWNSHIP BA MY COU NTY, MICHAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following Is a summary of a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township et a regular meeting held on August 13 1997. SECTION 1: TITLE: Rutland Charier Township Blight Ordlnence. SECTION 2: PURPOSE: The purpose of the Ordinance are stated. SECTION 3: CAUSES OF BLIGHT OR BLIGHTING FACTORS: Causes are listed. A. ) Building materials B. ) Accumulation of junk C. ) Structure of part of any structure D. ) Dismantled or unlicensed vehicles E. ) Parking of unlicensed or inoperable vehicles on public property F. ) Parking or storing of motor vehicle parts G. ) Storing of any mobile home or other premanufactured housing unit H. ) Blind or other structure SECTION 4: ENFORCEMENT: This section provides enforcement procedures. SECTION 5: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY: A. ) Describes principals B. ) Describes injunction procedures C. ) Penalties for violation of this ordinance are established. The maximum is $100 or 90 days in jail, or both D. ) Provides that ordinance may be enforced by suit for injunction, action for damages or for any other legal process appropriate SECTION 8: VALIDITY: Provides that if any part of the ordinance is ruled unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of the ordinance shall not be affected. SECTION 7: REPEAL: This section provides that all ordinances or parts of ordinances that conflict with this ordinance are repealed SECTION fc EFFECTIVE DATE: Provides that the ordinance takes effect thirty (30) days after publication after adoption. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the proposed Ordinance has been posted in the following public places situated within said Charter Township for inspection by the general public: 1 Bob's Gun and Tackle 2. Goodenough's Goodies 3. Barry County Road Commission 4. Barry County Fairgrounds 5. Office of the Township Clerk 6. Patten's Monument PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at its next regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on September 10,1997. commen­ cing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Indivi­ duals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the Rutland Charier Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. BARBARA J. BEDFORD, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4. 1997 Delton’s Ferris one of the best Rollie Ferris may nol be able. yet. to build mountains, but he probably could move one or two. Ferris, a Delton High School graduate, is one of the strongest offensive lineman in college football. This week he will get a chance to go up against No. I. A three-year starting guard on the Central Michigan University football team. Fems and the Chippewas will battle Coach Steve Spurrier's No. 1 Florida squad this Saturday in Gainesville. Fla. "It's going to be exciting playing at Florida and in all of the night games.'' exclaimed Fems in a recent CMU press release CMU beat Northern Illinois handily in its season opener Aug. 28 and Fems was named the team's "Offensive Player of the Week" for his lofty efforts. In 75 offensive plays, the Chippewas gained 503 yards and had an average of 6.7 yards per play Those yards were due mostly to the efforts of Ferris and his fellow linemen, otherwise known as "The Bubs " When not playing football. Fems runs with his brothers Travis. Toby and Billy the Ferris Construction business. His work there includes roofing, building decks and constructing pole buildings. Billy Ferris, by the way. is a freshman i-.ember of Delton's varsity football team this fall. "I'm a real outdoorsman and I like doing things with my hands." Ferris said. In a CMU football profile. Fems expands upon his love for building things. "I want to build houses with kids and allow them to succeed and see what they can accomplish." Ferris stales "I feel I could further their skills and help them to leam a skill that could allow them to be successful in life." Success is something lhe Dcllon native knows a whole lol about. The 6-3, 289-pound guard is one of the strongest players in Division I football which makes him a solid professional prospect. He can bench 555 and squat 850. Once. Ferris even put up 225 pounds... 36 limes. SAXONS (continued from page Coach Kowalczyk said that receiving solid play inside the paint will be a key lo her team's success this season. "We need lo get the ball into the post and if it's nol there then get il back out." Kowalczyk explained. Lakewood also held an edge on the glass with 40 rebounds to Hastings' 19. Nielsen grabbed 11 rebounds and Kristen Green pulled down 9 caroms. MIDDLEVILLE 60 DELTON 30 A suffocating, full-court press from start lo finish gave lhe Trojans reason to celebrate following their opening season 70-58 defeat lo nval Caledonia. Coach Marcy Uyi's Middleville squad could do no wrong on Tuesday forcing 15 Delton steals and having eight of its II players score. "Our goal is to force 20 turnovers with our tempo... that's what we've got to do." Uyl said. "We want lo have eight players score (in a game); we can't rely on Jennie (senior Jennie Doyle) lo score all of our points." harder I work, the better I am, ” BOWLING SCORES "I've spent a lot of lime lifting weights since high school." Ferris said. "I was lifting three lo five limes a week as a freshman (at JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY 1815 Lacey Rd. Dowling, Ml 49050 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS OR PARTIES IN INTEREST IN FINE LAKE AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PLAN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that tha Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of a lake improvement update study and herbicide treatments for nuisance aquatic plant control, (the "Improvements"), pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954. as amended, has made its final determination of a special assessment district, which consists of ttje following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost ot the improvements shall be assessed. The special assessment district includes those parcels in: Subdivisions: Carter's Fine Lake Park Annex: Daisy Hill: Fine Lake Park Indian Isle Resori Lakeview Terrace Oak Grove Oak Grove 92 Oak Park Oakwood Paulina Beach Reid Park Shore Acres Plant No. 1 Standley's First Addition Walnut Ridge West Beach PARCELS: 009^)19001-00 009019002-00 00901900201 00901900300 00901900600 00902900200 00902901500 00902901700 00902901800 00902901900 00902902100 Lots 1 through 17 Lots 1 through 58 Lots 1 through 20 Lots 1 through 55 Lots 1 through 21 Lots 1 through 16 Lots 17 through 36 Lots 1 through 16 Lots 1 through 14 Lots 1 through 11. Block 1 Lots 1 through 13. Block 2 Lots 1 through 20. Block 3 Lots 1 through 11 Lots 25 through 27 and Lots 30 through 40 Lots 1 through 26 Lots 1 through 68 Lots 1 through 50 Thursday Angels Bunny Bunch 4-0; Tick Tock 4-0; Cedar Creek Grocery 4-0; Nashville Chiropractic 3-1; f3 3 1; Pet World 2-2; Hastings Water Supply 2-2; NAPA Girls 1-3; Seeber's Auto Body 1-3; Stefano's 04; Riverside Cemetery 04; Hastings Bowl 04. High Games - J. Gasper 225-532; D. Bartimus 194-525; S. Grinage 197 J. Lewis 179; T. Loftus 169; C. McGinn 161; K. Covey 165; C. Burpee 166. OSDIT PROBLEMS UNDERSTOOD FREE APSUCATION SY FHONS $ 8R mo $80 OOO $707 mo Anne Burghdoff (22) puts some air underneath her jumper in hoop play Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) CAPITAL. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The purpose of sad hearing is for the Board to hear comments and make a determina­ tion on a request by John and Marilyn Disch of 828 S Hayes Street. Hastings. Michigan (see map below) Legal description of said property is. CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 10 BLK 2. KENFIELDS 2ND ADDITION Contrary to City Ordinance Section 3.153 (b) (2) & (4) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, this variance, if granted, would permit construction of a garage within the required setback of side and rear yards 009030-017-00 009039024-00 009030-025-00 009030-026-00 009075-004-00 00907501300 00910000800 00910000900 00913000800 009130008-10 00913900900 $10 ooo $50 OOO CAIL 1 B00-CC9 8957 TODAY! LEGAL NOTICES S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 00913001000 00913001100 009-13500300 009-13500400 00913500600 00913501700 00914001400 009 14001600 00915902900 00915500100 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the district. which roll sets forth the relative portion of tne cost of said Improvements which is to be levied ir the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land in tha special assessment district TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE 1-JWNSHIP OF JOHNS­ TOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE 10TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 1997. AT 7:00 O'CLOCK P.M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL/FIRE STATION. 13555 M-37. BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared nas been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk al the Township Hail for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. In the alternative, an apperance or protest can be filed with the township by letter prior to the heanng in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated August 13. 1997 that team. Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 4-0; Hastings Bowlers 31; Friends 3-1; Woodmansee Sawmill 3-1; Scobeys 1*3; Moatetler Graphics 1-3; Flexfib 3-1; Consumers Concrete 0-4. Mens High Games & Series K. Phenix 222-599 Womens High Games & Series B. O’Keefe 170; L Blakely 188-492; C. Reed 192-462; D. Service 170. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Boa.d of Appeals will hold a public hear­ ing on Tuesday. September 16. 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 AND 00902902200 00902902400 00902903600 00902904200 00903000300 00903000400 00903000500 00903000600 009030006-10 00903001300 00903001500 Recreation Bowling League f3 Hastings Bowl 3; Carlton Center Ex­ cavating 3; Barry Automotive 3; Fairchild's Oil 1; Freeport Elevator 1; Cross's I. Good Series and Games — B. Burkhoff 609-234; D. Lambert 626-223-228; D. McKelvey 502; R. Wieland 521; S. Anger 208; G. Yoder 537-202; B Redman 572-221; M. Browne 511. Delton). I try to be the strongest 1 can be and the harder I work, lhe better I am." Last season Ferris made second team AllMid-American Conference, but this season his sights are set even higher, like in the direction of those NFL scouts. "Playing in the NFL is something I always think about." Ferris said. "I know I'm short, but I know that I can play. It's always been a goal of mine." At Dcllon High. Ferris played football, wrestled and competed on the track team earning tall honors in all three sports. As a grappler. lhe Panther strongman was a State champion twice. As a gridder, Ferris is fifth all-time on Delton's tackle chart with 267. was All-Stale twice and made the All­ Kalamazoo Valley Association leam on two occasions. A member of the Chippewas' wrestling leam. Ferris had an 8-6 record in 1995-96 and pinned three of his opponents. He juggles wrestling and football with his class work at CMU. Ferris is an industrial education major who received a 3.57 gpa during the spring term. Not only is Ferris a builder, a blocker, a wrestler and a scholar, but he is also a father. Rollie and his wife Marie are parents to a rune-month-old baby girl named Faith. "It's great just coming home and seeing my little girl smile at me everyday." Ferris said. "It gives me inspiration.” That extra inspiration may come in handy as CMU contends for a MAC championship this fall. The last time the Chippewas won il was 1994 and Ferris was a key member on Doyle did gel her points on Tuesday, finishing with 24 with 9 of those coming on three. 3-pointers. But. Middleville also received 10 points from Sarah Schut. 9 from Jessica Crowley and 6 markers from Payshcnce Erb Delton's (op scorer for a second time this season was Chnsty NeSmilh who pumped in 10 points, four each in the second and third quarters Panther Coach Gary Hamngton pointed to Middleville's defense as a key factor in the final outcome. "It's kind of a suffocating man-to-man defense." Harrington explained. "They (Middleville) play a lol of AAU ball in the summer and are a very aggressive team.” The Trojans went out in front 13-4 after one quarter and held a 30-17 lead at lhe half. Delton scored the first four points of lhe third quarter (30-21) with hoops with Dani Freeland and NeSmith. but soon after Middleville regained its rhythm and coasted to a Barry County triumph. Coach Uyl hopes her team csii find similar success this fall in the O-K Blue. "Our goal is the league." Uyl said. "We need for our post to develop; we've got lhe height and the strength." Middleville plays at Hastings next Thursday (Sept. II). Delton travels to Allegan tonight (Thursday. Sept. 4). “...the Senior lineman Rollie Ferris (65) and his CMU football teammates get their chance at No. 1 this Saturday. (Photo provided) 10) June Doster. Clerk Township of Johnstown Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-SOO6493777 Evenl Manshum. City Clerk MORTOAOC FORECLOSURE SALf THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL K USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult has bwn mod* In lhe condition* of a mortgage mode by Frederick C. Wright ond Rebecca Dekryger-Wright to Union Financial Corporation, a Corporation. Mortgage*, dated June 1. 1995 ond recorded on June 8. 1995 in Liber 632. on Poge 339. Sorry County Records. Michigan, ond re recorded on July 7. 1995 in Liber 634 Poge 560. Borry County ond was ossigr^d by mesne otsignments lo BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. NA as assignee. by on assign menl dated March 28. 1996 which was recorded on April 2. 1996 in Uber 655. on Poge 940. Barry Coun ly Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum ol Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine and 57/100 dollar* (163.809.57). including interest at 12.875% per annum. Adjustable Rate Mortgage. Interest rat* may change on 01 /Ot and 07, 31 of eoch year Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mod* ond pro elded, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan ot 1 00 o dock P M. on September >8 1997. Said premises ore situated in Township of Barry. Borry County. Michigan, ond ore described os: Lot 13 of the First Addition to Gwin * Grove, ac­ cording to the recorded plot thereof a* recorded in liber 1 of Plats. Poge 64 The aforementioned description i* subject to on easement over the Nor­ theasterly 6 feet for ingress ond egress to th* Th* redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dot* of such sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sale. Dot-td August 7. 1997 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott B Trott P C Attorneys for BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA NA XI SO Telegraph Suit* 100 Bingham Form* Michigan 48025 Rte <97075095 (*<> �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 4. 1997 — Page 13 Season , Opener of > SAVINGS!* Sept. 10 Outdoor Center FALL FISHING & HUNTING SALE “MOSSY OAK BREAKUP”. Hottest Pattern this year! 1/ License Hunting & Fishing Sold Here! HAAS SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT MOSSY OAK. HAAS DELUXE WOODS SHIRT Reg. 34 99 99 Seo 1299 54 99 SOJ99 HAAS INSULATED FLINT JACKET 1/ I -HAAS HAAS BRUSHED BIBS Reg 44 99 ROCKY- BEAR CLAW 800 GRAM INSULATED HUNTING BOOT HAAS SIX POCKET PANT Reg 39 99 $129" ggc STCROIX-e'Vqi STANDARD or LARGE FLOATS WILD RIVER STEELHEAD ROD Res 139 $99" SPAWN TYING CENTER SMimnno Quality Products by... $f19 Browning $37" LARGE NYLON REFILLS Kes 159 ELASTIC THREAD $^^99 Res 139 M H fleg Reg 49 99 BROWNING GOLD MEDALLION STEELHEAD ROD BUY3LURESANDGET1 FREE " * ■ °* ra must be of nt equal an.,-11 ar Free lure or laerar lesser value' STANDARD NYLON REFILLS Reg 159 $g99 SPIREX SPINCAST REEL $J99 Reg 52 99 UNIVERSAL $1V 79mo™™ Assorted co** Reg 219 STREN CLIP-ON POLARIZED FISHING GLASSES POLARIZED FISHING GLASSES Res 9 99 Outdoor Center Hours: Mon.- Thurs.9am - 9pm Friday/Sat. 6am - 9pm Sunday 9am - 6pm Rep 999 STANDARD BAITMAKER Re} 199 LARGE BAITMAKER Res 1C 99 S1Q99 ■W FULL SERVICE GUNSHOP \ClTve BAIT SHOP! FREE UNE! Canadian Crawlers l^eryard Professionally spooled with erery reel purchase ■ spooled everyday : Virtual Reality Fishing Machine! Test your shills.' ’i Gunsmith on Duty! STREN DELUXE FISHING GLASSES Het 1999 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 4. 1997 COURT N€UUS: A Delton man received probation Thursday after he had pleaded no contest in July to fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. In exchange for the plea from Bruce D Frohriep. 38. prosecutors dropped charges of second degree criminal sexual conduct, assault with intent lo commit penetration and being a second time habitual offender. Chief Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell told the court Frohriep had a good attorney and there were problems with the case that caused prosecutors to believe they could not sustain lhe burden of proof. "I think Mr. Frohnep received a fantastic break due to the efforts of Mr. {Thomas) Duicher." she said. McDowell said she believes Frohriep needs counseling and asked the court io do what it could within lhe terms of the plea agreement in ordering Frohriep to attend sex counseling. The mother of lhe victim, who was a minor, told the court she wanted to see Frohriep incarcerated. "I’d be lying if I said I was happy with the result.” she said. Frohnep's attorney. Dutcher, said throughout the case allegations have been made and recanted. “There have been a lot of inconsistencies in this case." he said, but Frohriep wanted to put the incident behind him and didn't want to take the chance with a jury. He said Frohriep has had to file for bankruptcy and asked that the court allow Frohriep to work off fines and costs through community service. Circuit Judge James Fisher said he would follow the probation department's recommended sentence. He sentenced Frohriep to two years probation with a $500 fine. $ 1,000 in costs and a $ 150 forensic fee. with restitution to be determined at a later date. He also ordered Frohriep to attend mental health counseling. In other recent Circuit Court business: • Vcm B Elliston. 3‘>. of Kendallville. Ind., was given a suspended jail sentence after he pleaded no contest last month to fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. In exchange for his plea, a charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct was dropped. McDowell said the reasoning behind lhe agreement was that the victim's family was mostly interested in having Elliston answer for his crime. She said s»*e was not aware of anything in Elliston's past similar to this incident. "It would appear it was a one-time loss of control by Mr. Elliston, an impulsive act," McDowell said. She said lhe focus of the sentence should be on counseling rather than incarceration. Elliston's attorney. Gordon Shane McNeill, reminded the court that the 7-yearold victim testified al the preliminary examination this was a one lime occurrence. McNeill said Elliston had recently remarried and that a two-year probationary sentence was appropriate. “It was a huge error in judgment," McNeill said. "He's not a predator. He's not a sexual deviant. He's nol someone who poses a threat to society." Fisher said he would follow the plea agreement and the recommendation of the probation department. "I want you to understand Mr. Elliston, that if you violate probation I can sentence you just as 1 could have today and send you to prison," Fisher warned. "You got yourself an excellent result from this case because of the efforts of your attorney." He sentenced Elliston to three years probation, with 90 days in jail and credit for eight days served, with the balance suspended He also sentenced Elliston to a $500 fine. $1,000 in costs, a probation oversight fee and to attend mental health counseling. • Mark S. Babcock. 35. of Middleville, was sentenced to extra costs after he violated his probation. McDowell said she disagreed with the probation department's recommended sentence. She told the court she has had numerous dealings v ith Babcock and his last pre-sentence report described him as an assaultive person. "Mr Babcock is still drinking, still using drugs and still displaying assaultive behavior." she said. "Absolutely nothing has changed for Mr. Babcock in the last year." Babcock's attorney. David Gilbert, said Babcock had maintained sobriety for a full year before falling off lhe wagon He said the incident that caused Babcock to violate probation started when his wife hit him with a bottle causing Babcock to bleed. Gilbert said Babcock was not threatening his wife and didn't resist police, "so I’d have to disagree with the prosecutor that he's being assaultive. He's not using drugs, he's using beer, though beer is a drug.” Fisher was skeptical at the probation officer s judgment that she could still work with Babcock. "I question that recommendation on her part." he said. "I've heard this song and dance from alcoholics so many times before it makes me sick" When Babcock said at the time he thought he could drink some but nol lose control. Fisher asked. "Why would you think it was reasonable to think you could go drinking and not gel in trouble?" Fisher said he thought there was nothing left to do but send Babcock to prison, but that if the probation officer felt she could still work with Babcock, he would give him that chance. He ordered Babcock to attend Alcoholics Anonymous three times per week and enroll in a relapse prevention program. He also sentenced Babcock to an additional $500 in costs. In imposing sentence, Fisher cautioned. **l hope you're able to maintain sobriety. Let me put it this way — you do not want to see me again." • Chad K. Hawthorne. I? of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny in a building. Sentencing was delayed until Aug. 27, 1998. If he follows rules of probation, including attending and passing all classes at Delton-Kellogg, Hawthorne will be allowed lo plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge and the felony larceny will be dropped. /hank )on FT WAS A WONDERFUL SURPRISE! Thank you to my daughter, family and friends for my 90th birthday celebration. Meryl Neeb SATURDAY SEPTEMBER STH: 9-3. Moving sale. Boy's games, toys, clothing, household items. 6300 Jordan Rd., just east of Martin. Hi Ip Wailhd CHILDCARE NEEDED. Caledonia, Monday and Wednesday, 5:00pm-11:00pm, references required, call 616-891-1422________________ HAIR STYLIST/NAIL TECHS. Chair rental at Rhea's Cosmopolitan, Lake Odessa. 517-821-8548, 616-374-0202 HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St, Free­ port. Ml EOE_______________ MANAGER TRAINEE POSITION, PAY, PROG­ RESS— Three openings exist now for smart-minded persons in a local branch office of a large hteraational sales firm. This is an impressive opportunity for ambitious people who want lo get ahead. To qualify, you need a Positive Mental Attitude, self­ confidence, a pleasant personali­ ty, bondab'e, and free to begin work immeoiaiely after accep­ tance. We provide complete comapny benefits - major medi­ cal, dental and 401(k) plan and complete training program. Previous experience not neces­ sary. Income S20.000-S30.000 depending on your qualifica­ tions. Only those who sincerely want to get ahead, need apply. For a confidential interview appointment mail or fax resume lo Director of Management Development, 2380 Science Pkwy. 8108. Okemos, Ml 48864; fax (517)-349-2622. EOE/M-F MEAT CLERK Experience preferred. Apply alTom's Mark­ et, 214 E. Stale Rd., Hastings. OFFSET STRIPPER NEEDED. Looking for some­ one with pre-press experience, competitive wages, benefits and more. Phone 616-945-9554 PRESSMAN WANTED: Offset sheetfed pressman wanted, immediated position, competitive wages, full insur­ ance coverage,401K retirement, experience required. Phone 616-945-9554 _______________ SALES Large organization seeks rep for Barry, Eaton, Kala­ mazoo and Allegan counties. $45-55k first year earnings. Salary, commission, bonus, benefits. Fax resume 757-473-3547 / o\l A I oiiihI FREE PUPPIES. 945-3202 1997 HOUDAY BARBIE with ornament S65. 945-4655 KING SIZE “PILLOW TOP” Deluxe mattress set with frame and decor brass headboard "Brand New"! Cost $1,400. must sell! S375. 1-517-676-6414 QUEEN MATTRESS SET. New, still in plastic. Beautiful brass headboard and deluxe frame. VALUE $450: STEAL $175. 616-795-7120. ( Ilthl ( art NEWLY OPENED GROW TO KNOW DAYCARE open mgs infant through school age, specializing in individual age curriculum. Open house 9. &/97, 5:30-7:30pm. Contact Karla at 948-4679 or April 945-9239. IDF080078045. ( iHHIIIHIIII\ \ olH l \ LET’S HAVE THE Menan's friends physician aid in dying petition on the 1998 gubernator­ ial election ballot. Let the voters choice opinion decide through Menan's friends petition the controversial issue of physician aid in dying. Don't let others misinterpret, use negative persuasion, scare tactics against the petition. Sign it please. Peti­ tion can be signed at home of Justine McLean, 502 W. Clin­ ton. Hastings._______________ BEAGLE MIX: 13yn old, answer, io Princes,. Any informarion please call M5-4O86 / til III ORGANIC PRODUCE locally grown. On site sales. Also quan­ tity buying available. Howshares Certified Organic Farm, Hastings area, 616-623-8322 CHEBOYGAN COUNTY: 10.02 Hilly Acres wooded with Oak, Maple, and Beech trees. Ideal hunting and camping spot. Short walk to State Land. $16,500, $500 down. $200/mo., 11% Land Contract Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 or www.northernlandco.com. Im Salt \iiioinoini 1991 BURGUNDY OLDSMO BILE Cutlass Calais, 4 door, xedsn in good condition, no rust, 1 owner, air, p.b., & steering $5,500. 517-852-9647 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2-door, Teal, 5-specd, p/s, p/b, p/1, am/fm/casVradio, very sharp car, excellent condition; asking $5,700. Call anytime after 6pm 517-726-0817_______________ 1994 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 series, extended cab truck with cap. very low miles has air, cruise, tilt, p.w., and scats, trailer package, good condition, 1 owner. 517-852-9300 Mobile IIohh \ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for walerbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387 0035. West Mich. ABANDONED REPO never lived in, will move if necessary. 2 &. 3 bedroom homes. Musi sc 11 Call 1-800 538-7870,________ FIRST TIME HOME buyer. We represent several banks. Repos, new/used, hundreds to choose from. Tax and title down 1-800-538-7870._____________ WHY RENT WHEN you can own. Three bedroom, two bath. As little as $1,500 down payment, $290 a month. Call 1-800-538-7870_____________ I BUY MORTGAGES AND land contracts, for cash. Fast, fair service. All quotes in writing. Call Jack 616-792-7741 (voicemail)._________________ LOTS FOR SALE. North Ridge Estates No. 2. Walkout A daylight sites avail, complete with all underground utilities, sidewalk, curb & street trees. Located in an area of fine homes on Hastings North side. Walking distance to Hastings Country Chib and the new Tangle town Park. Lot prices start at $19,900 Georgetown Dev. Co. (616)669-6000 BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. AU makes & models, over 30 years experience. . Call 1 888-498-9137/616-948-9137 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basemeats, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road grave), etc. Call Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ HANDYMAN: Tools A track. 945-5741____________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, stump grinding, resonablc rates, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson 616-945-2545. PAINTING HOUSES, BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING, etc. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. CaU Randson Hesterly Painting and Tree. 616-945-2545. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, collages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. • Joshua A. Ryno. 19, of Delton, pleaded not guilty to a charge of malicious destruction of property over $100. A Sept. 18 pre-trial conference was scheduled. • Van Staffer. 33, of Hastings, was sen­ tenced lo jail for violating conditions of his probation. McDowell said, "Mr. Stauffer unfortu­ nately is another person who has let alcohol control his life." She said that when Stauffer is not drinking he is probably a decent per­ son. but he becomes a danger to lhe com­ munity because of his drinking. Stauffer's attorney, Tim Tramp, described Stauffer as very presentable, kind and pleas­ ant. as well as a hard worker. He said Stauf­ fer is attending Alcoholics Anonymous three times per week and has performed 640 hours of community service al Charlton Park and the YMCA camp. Tromp said Stauffer's sis­ ter would like to have him live with her in Alaska, where he could use his plumbing skills. "Maybe it's not such a bad thing lo let Van be released or serve his time in jail and DANCE RANCH, cont. from p-l Phillips said his intention was to sell it only on Fridays and Saturdays. “Most of the new country dances you can’t get very drunk or even drink much and still be able to do the steps," he said. "It's a dif­ ferent type of crowd than the barroom atmo­ sphere." Neagle suggested that the Country Fever offer two-step dancing for older residents as a means to boost business. Ted Wilkinson said he didn't think the township would benefit from helping to cre­ ate an asset worth about $50,000 if the li­ cense were granted. "I would encourage the owners to increase lheir business in other ways that have been discussed here," he said. Wilkinson asked if it were possible lo grant a temporary six-month license to study the effects, but Phillips said he had checked with the state and found that no temporary licenses is available. Phillips said the business has doubled its customers in the past two months. If it could do that again it wouldn't have to look at alcohol sales. When Neagle asked if Phillips would withdraw his application in that event, he quipped. "If you want to triple it. I'll guarantee it!" Gary Bivens said he understood Phillips' position but added. "I may choose to go there now. but if alcohol is served there I will definitely choose not to go there." He said he was also concerned with the Country Fever's closeness to the Heritage Hills Bible Church.. Both the Phillipses said they were disap­ pointed at small early turnouts and if town­ ship residents really didn't want alcohol and wine sales, they should patronize lhe busi­ ness "We thought we'd have a lot more (customers)," he said. "We thought we'd have more families than we have had. It's very disappointing. The people we thought would come aren't coming." Barb Phillips said part of lhe intent behind starting lhe business was to have families bnng lheir teenage children there to keep them occupied and out of trouble. “But fami­ lies aren't bringing their teenagers like we'd planned." discharge him unsuccessfully from probation lo go lo Alaska." Trump said, adding that he didn't think pnson was the right thing "to do to a pretty decent guy like Van." In imposing sentence. Fisher said, "I agree with Mr Tromp that it's certainly a sad situ­ ation. the prospect of putting you in pnson." When Stauffer said he didn't want to go to prison. Fisher responded, "Maybe you should have thought about that before you went out and got drunk." He said. "I'm going lo give you that chance (to slay out of pnson). but I if I see you around this county again before me. I'm going to put you away for as long as possi­ ble." He sentenced Stauffer to one year in jail with credit for 240 days served. Stauffer will receive an unsuccessful discharge from pro­ bation after his release from jail. Police looking for car involved in shooting Police arc looking for a car and driver al­ leged to be involved in an Aug. 27 shooting on West State Road near Wood School Road in Irving Township. Barry County Sheriffs Department detec­ tives and deputies said a woman told them she was driving toward Hastings about 5 p.m. that day when a car pulled out in front of her from Robertson Road and proceeded toward Hastings in front of her. She said the car was weaving and driving sporadically and the driver may have thrown a beer can out of the window. As lhe two vehicles rounded the curve near Wood School Road, the woman said the driver stuck his left arm out holding a handgun and fired two shots at her. She said she heard both of the shots and saw the muzzle blasts. The woman described lhe car as an older model two- or possibly four-door mid-sized sedan, possibly a Ford model, light blue in color, with a Mackinac Bridge license plate and a clear bumper sticker in lhe window with black lettering spelling either "JHJ" or "JXJ." The car had a loud muffler and maybe some rust on the driver's side. The woman described the driver as a young white male, probably a teenager, with black hair cut short like a crew cut. Anyone with information is encourage to contact lhe Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment. Clarksville teen home after lightning strike by Ruth Zachary, Staff Writer Luke Stebbins, lhe Clarksville teen who was struck by lightning last month, has been at home from lhe hospital for about a week. Stebbins was hit by lightning while help­ ing his grandparents with a fund-raiser at the St. Edward Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. After a miraculous rescue by Lake Odessa Firefighters and Police and continued defribulation efforts by Lake Odessa Ambu­ lance, Stebbins survived. Stebbins was first taken to Pennock Hos­ pital in Hastings, and then to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. On July 23. he was transferred to Mary Frecbed Hospital for rehabilitation. Luke's father, Jim Stebbins, said he gave a lot of credit for Luke's recovery to all the support people had given him and the quick response time and persistence of Lake Odessa Ambulance. Jim said Luke was a fighter and would “give everything he's got to get better.” The 15-year-old is doing extremely well, and is now walking, speaking and is able to read, though he is still struggling to regain some memory loss. His mother said be is still recovering from severe nerve damage and bums. Stebbins will continue to receive therapy for several weeks and is not yet ready to re­ turn to school. Police Beat: Shooting investigation continues ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs detectives and deputies are continuing their investigation of an Aug. 27 shooting in the 11000 block of Sams Avenue Police said the victim became involved in a dispute with the suspect al a home. During the altercation, the victim smashed a window. The suspect, an 18-year-okJ Shelbyville man. is believed to have gone outside, confronted the victim and then shot him in the lower right leg with a shotgun. The victim was treated at Pipp Hospital in Plainwell. Bellevue man faces cocaine charge ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — A Bellevue man has been charged with possession of cocaine, following an Aug. 29 traffic slop on Huff Road near M-66. Michigan Stale Police troopers said they stopped Dennis M. Stine. 36. for a defective brake light. They said he also failed to use a turn signal when turning from M-66 to eastbound Huff Road. Troopers said Stine had an odor of intoxicants and appeared very nervous and shaking while looking for his paperwork. He permitted troopers to look inside his vehicle, where troopers said they found cocaine on the driver's side floorboard. They said residual amounts of cocaine were also found in Stine's jacket pocket. Stine is scheduled for a preliminary examination Sept. 10. Local woman charged after accident HASTINGS — A Hastings woman has been charged with drank driving following an Aug. 29 accident at the intersection of South Michigan Avenue and Court Street. Hastings City Police said James R. Henney, 18, of Hastings was northbound on Michigan Avenue when he stopped to turn left onto Court Street. Henney was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by LeAnn S. Hochstetler. 29. of Hastings. A preliminary breath test registered a .11 percent blood alcohol level. A .10 percent blood alcohol level is considered drank driving. Hochstetler is scheduled for a pre-trial conference Sept. 16. Man hurt as semi-trailer overturns YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP — A Plainwell man suffered minor injuries when the semi-trailer he was driving Aug. 26 overturned. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Thomas R. Wood. 46. of Plainwell, was rounding a turn from southbound Cherry Valley Road onto westbound Bass Road, when he lost control and ran off the road. Wood's trailer overturned, blocking the eastbound lane. Deputies said state motor carrier officers found no defects on lhe truck. Wood was cited for excessive speed and not wearing a scat bell. Man injured in waterski mishap CASTLETON TOWNSHIP — An Ohio man was treated at Pennock Hospital after suffering injuries Aug. 30 on Thomapplc Lake. Marine Division officers from the Barry County Sheriffs Department said James Lonabarger Jr.. 25. of Montpelier, Ohio, was being towed on water skis when he caught his own wake and fell head first into the waler. Deputies said Lonaberger suffered a broken right eardrum. Two injured in Labor Day accident JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured following a mote.cycle accident Sept. I on Banfield Road one-fifth of a mile south of Hobbs Road. Michigan State Police troopers said Thomas D. Weiland Jr.. 37. of Battle Creek, was southbound on Bonfield Road when he ran off the road near a curve and struck a guard rail. The motorcycle came to rest on lhe right side of lhe road, with the front lire under lhe guard rail. Troopers said an advisory sign for the curve suggests a maximum speed of 30 m.p.h. and Weiland said he was traveling 35-40 m.p.h., when he hit some gravel, causing him to lose control Troopers said Weiland told them driver error was the cause. Weiland and his passenger Lana J Jennings. 39. of Augusta, were transported by LifeCare Ambulance to Baltic Creek Community Hospital. Weiland was cited for hazardous driving. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-09-11.pdf b5d1ea7e3f31ffca1ea21b7b3f540e60 PDF Text Text Two prominent men mourned Congress hopeful stops in Hastings Area runner tops state champ See Page 3 See Page 11 SeePagei Devoted, to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 hash' u- ruauc iibraei :, r. °chsi HKS Haoiings Barry has new DEQ district site Barry County has been reassigned from the Plainwell to the Grand Rapids Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) District Office. The district boundary changes will be­ come effective Oct. 1. While Barry County is being reas­ signed to the Grand Rapids office. Branch and Calhoun counties are being switched io the Plainwell district office. So. the local contact for surface water quality program issues will be DEQ. Surface Water Quality Division. Grand Rapids District Office. 350 Ottawa NW. State Office Building. Sixth Floor. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. The phone number is (616) 456-5071. The fax number is (616) 456-1239. Schools schedule three open houses Open houses and dedication cere­ monies for building additions at North­ eastern and Southeastern Elementary schools will be held this Sunday after­ noon. Tours are scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at both schools. Northeastern'$ dedication ceremony will be held at 2:15 in its new all-purpose room and South­ eastern's will be at 3 p.m. at that school's all-purpose room. The open house, with building tours, for the new Star Elementary School will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 28. with a dedication ceremony at 3 pjn. in its all-purpose room. The public is invited to each of these events. Barry County CROP Walk set The Barry County CROP Walk will take place at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings at 2 p.m. Sunday Sept. 21. Two goals have been set. for ;50 walkers and to raise $11.500, according to coordinator Duane Robinson. T-shirts will be given to walkers who raise more than $100 and donated pizza will be available to all the walkers at the conclusion of the fund-raiser. The walk is held annually on behalf of the world's people who are hungry or needy. Twenty-five percent of the money raised .lays in Barry County and goes to Love Inc and a food bank oper­ ated by the Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church, which serves the southeast comer of Barry County. Area churches arc encouraged to re­ cruit walkers, who in turn secure pledges from sponsors. Urinary infections topic of program Dr. Jeffrey Chapman will give a pre­ sentation on Urinary Tract Infections: His and Hers." from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 11, in the Conference Center at Pennock Hospital. Dr. Chapman will explain the symp­ toms, causes and treatment of urinary tract infections for both men and women. UTI’s arc a serious health prob­ lem affecting millions of people each year, second only to respiratory infec­ tions. Infections of the bladder, prostate, ureters, urethra and kidneys will be dis­ cussed. A question and answer period will be provided. Refreshments will be provided. Preregxstra'ion is requested by calling Pen­ nock's Education Department at 948­ 3125. (More BRIEFS cont. page 2) ANNER THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 11. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO. 37 News j Briefs ■ V. 4**358 1893 PRICE 50* County approves City Hall purchase by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor After months of negotiations, it appears that the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will become the new owners of Hastings City Hall, its adjacent property and parking lot. The County Board Tuesday authorized a $425,000 purchase agreement for City Hall, along with financing of the buildings and property through an installment agreement Now. final approval rests with the Hastings City Council, which is expected to approve (he document at its next meeting Sept. 22. The purchase was approved 6-2 by the County Board, with commissioners Rod Goebel and Tim Burd voting no. "...I guess 1 disagree that this is necessary and in the best interest of the county." Goebel said of the purchase before the vote. The county has wanted to buy the property because it currently has to rent parking spaces at several locations in order to fulfill city requirements. In recent days. County Administrator Michae' Brown, the county’s attorney. James White of Mika. Meyers. Beckett & Jones of Grand Rapids. City Manager Howard Penrod and City Attorney Stephanie Fekkes have been fine tuning the purchase agreement. "We were able to work out the language, specifically... it had read warranties and in­ demnities and now it speaks to breach of contract. It does exactly what we had wanted it to do initially and also meets the city's concerns as well." Brown told the county board. The $25,000 "was taken right out." he said later that day. referring to a previous city request that any liabilities concerning the property be limited to the $25,000 dcposit the county is paying. "What in essence it does, is it states that anything in that agreement, should the city breach that agreement, the county has the right to sue to enforce the agreement and conversely the city retains the same right. It was just a simple breach of contract clause that says that the statements that are made within this contract are true and accurate and we have the right to enforce and uphold that agreement." Brown siud. "City Manager Mr. Penrod said that lan­ guage is acceptable to him and to the city at­ torney. Stephanie Fekkes. so 1 think they arc going to recommend that to their council and it will be up to the council to vote on it at the next meeting." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said after the meeting. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell Tuesday afternoon said. "Stephanie gave us a report on it (at Monday's Council meeting) and said everything was in orde-" and that the city was just waiting for the county to take action. "The city has reserved the first right of re­ fusal for the next five years on the City Hall proper building." Brown said. "It’s spelled out in this agreement that should we choose to liquidate the rental property (a house next to city hall), we can do that. That's not part of the first right of refusal." Pending City Council’s approval of the fi­ nal document. "We will take possession of the rental property immediately upon clo­ Once the city approves the document, he will take steps to finance the purchase, seek­ ing interest rate bids from banks for the County Board's approval. Campbell said he doesn't foresee an> prob­ lems with the final purchase agreement and expects the City Council to give its stamp of approval. "The big issue came with the big misun­ derstanding right up front and it cost the city and county a lol ol money to get back to where we were together again." Campbell said. "But. they always say, what goes around comes around. Sit still and the rab­ bit's going to come back to you." Earlier this year, the city rejected the county's first (wo offers of $385,000 and then $425,000 for City Hall property. However, earlier this summer, despite receiving an offer of $500,000 from Rite Aid Pharmacy, the city decided to sell the building and property to the county for $425,000. (The City Hall and its property have been appraised at $409,900.) Campbell said he is glad the county is go­ ing to own City Hall. "I'm not a real believer in the Rite-Aid (sale)." he said. "I had a lot of sleepless nights about that, wishing we (the county and city) could have got together sooner and saved the city a lol of munTY in time and ef­ fort We're right back to»what we started with if’s not the city versus the county. No way." Campbell said. "If: just a little fine legal stuff." City Hall is being sold because it will be located on the comer of Stale and Michigan in larger quarters at the current site of MainStreet Savings Bank, which will be moving next year to a new facility between Wendy’s and Subway on West State Street. Reason to celebrate... The Hastings Saxons scored early and often in its 34-8 victory over Lakewood last Friday at Johnson Field. Here, Mike Pursell (2) barrels in for one of the Saxon tallies. For more information on the big victory, see the sports Inside today's Hastings Banner. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Newest housing project gets go-ahead from city by David T. Young Editor The Southeastern Village housing devel­ opment essentially has been given the green light to proceed with plans, after Hastings City Council action Monday night. The City Council followed the recommen­ dation of the Hastings Planning Commis­ sion and approved the plat for the develop­ ment with some reservations. One crucial stipulation is the city's insis­ tence that a standard rather than rolled curb be used in the project, which will serve 35 lots in a subdivision on the south side of town. “A rolled curb can undermine and ruin a street, said Mayor Frank Campbell. “I’m op­ posed to rolled curbs." Jim WiswelL who is heading up the pro­ ject. disagreed, saying that rolled curbs were allowed at the Northridge Estates develop­ ment in the city and that they allow for flex­ ibility for the homeowners. Campbell responded. "Every other street in the city has had (standard) curb and gutter and they've worked fine." Councilman David Jaspersc said it was his understanding that rolled curbs arc used for smaller streets. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said there can be a problem in that water can gel over lhe curb more easily with a hard rain. But Wiswell said. "It'll be flat. like a football field, so 1 don't think we'll have runoff." sessment hearing." Some council members said they’d like to have the developer pave Dibble Street, but the city manager said he didn't think that was 1998. The city is paying for title insurance, he said. "We will be doing an environmental as­ sessment. a phase one. on it as well as a boundary survey (a slake survey)." Brown said, noting it is the county's responsibility the meeting. "We appreciate the city's work on this." Brown said. "I think we got a good agree­ ment." major street, trust me." Other issues include Dibble Street not be­ ing constructed to the city's standards, loop­ ing of water mains and provisions for exten­ sion of utilities. Mansfield said costs for lhe six-inch waler main could be shared by the developer and those who benefit from utilities extension. He added that the "looping" or linking of water mains is to maintain higher pressure and better reliability, an asset for fire protec­ tion. On extension of utilities. City Manager Howard Penrod noted that lhe developer did not want to pay for water and sewer that benefit people outside lhe proposed subdivi­ sion. Penrod said. "The City Council must de­ termine what the public benefit is. and the best way to do that is to hold a special as­ sure." Brown said The county is scheduled to take possession of the city hall building July I, to pay for those costs. "Our main concern (for wanting posses­ sion of parking spaces) is that we arc renting parking spaces around town." Commissioner Lew Newman said after the meeting. "They (city officials) told us right away, although we don't have possession of the building (until July 1). we can have 17 spaces. That lakes the pressure off. Of course, the only reason we're doing this (purchase) is to satisfy the city anyway." "I think you and Jim White have done an excellent job." Newman told Brown dunng Counci I woman Deb Dorcy sided with Wiswell. "I don't see where a rolled curb is that big of an issue," she said. "It's in a subdivision, not a major street." Campbel] responded by saying that when Dibble Street, which will connect to the de­ velopment. is finished and paved, "it'll be a fair. But council members generally said they support the development of Southeastern City, County jointly proclaim The Hastings City Council and the Barry County Board of Commissioners have joined forces to proclaim Sept. 15-21 Pollution Prevention Week. The two governmental units are calling for business, industry, environmental groups, community organizations and citizens to take action toward a prosperous and sustainable future by promoting practices and technologies to prevent pollution. Showing the resolutions are (from left) Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell. Hastings Chamber Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum, who coordinated the effort; County Board Chairman Jim Bailey and County Administrator Michael Brown Village. ”1 don't think this should hold up approval of lhe plat." Jaspersc said. "It (lhe project) will enhance what’s hap­ pening around the school." Campbell said. A motion to approve lhe plat with certain stipulations such as water main looping, but allowing for rolled curbs, was defeated 5-4, with Campbell. Mayor Pro Tern Miriam White. Harold Hawkins, Evelyn Brower and Barry Wood voting "no." A second motion not allowing rolled curbs, but including everything else in the first motion passed 8-1 with Dorcy casting the only dissenting vote. See COUNCIL continued on page 5 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11. 1997 Former Commissioner P. Richard Dean dies Hastings Schools’ annual reports to be presented With the enactment of school reform leg­ islation. each public school tn the state is required to present an annual report Io the public on or before Oct 15 of each year The Hastings Area School Systems an­ nual report for the 1996-97 school year will be presented at the Board of Education meet­ ing Monday. Sept 15. al 7 30 p.m. in the all-purpose room of Southeastern Elementary School Individual school reports will be presented in the buildings on lhe following schedule: Monday. Oct 6. 7 pm. Hastings Middle School; Wednesday. Oct 8. 7 p.m., Plcasantview Elementary. Tuesday. Oct. 14. 3 p.m.. Northeastern Elementary; Tuesday, Oct. 14. 6:30 p.m.. Central Elementary; Tuesday. Oct 14. 7 p m.. Southeastern Elementary; Wednesday. Oct. 15. 7 p.m.. Hastings High School News Briefs ‘Early On’ group meetings resume Ducks Unlimited dinner is tonight tivities this year. Any parent, caregiver of friend of a special needs child is invited to attend. For more information, call Sue Dem­ The 18th annual Ducks Unlimited banquet, sponsored by lhe Thomapple Valley chapter, will be held tonight (Thursday. Sept. 11 > al the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville. Social hour begins at 6 p.m.. with dinner at 7:30. Tickets for the dinner are $15 each, or the dinner and membership with DU can be purchased for S40. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Call 945-9779 for more information. ing al 945-3132. ‘Business After Hours' is Sept. 18 The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting area businesses and their members to "Business After Hours" from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 18. at the landfill office of City Environmental Services (.Hastings Sani­ tary Service). 1998 North Broadway. The event, sponsored by Hastings Sanitary Service and City Environmen­ tal Services, will include refreshments and networking. There also will be landfill tours from 5 to 6 p.m. by appointment. For more information, call 945-4493. Historical Society to meet Sept. 18 The Barry County Historical Society will meet al 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 18. at Histone Bowens Mills. 11691 Bowens Mills Road. Middleville. There will be a tour of the mill, con­ ducted by owners and hosts Marion and Ron Frye. The program will be "Collecting and Using Old and Historic Tools." with Dick Lcavett. who volunteers al Charl­ ton Park and Bowens Mills, sharing knowledge of woodworking and tools. He portrays Santa Claus al Charlton Park for its annual "Of Christmas Past" celebration All meetings of the Historical Society arc open to the public. ‘It’s Cider Time’ series will start Historic Bowens Mills will open for its 19th season of "It’s Cider Time" fall festivals this weekend with a re-enact­ ment of Revolutionary War battles and camp life. The re-enactments will be carried out by troops from the Northwest Territory Alliance from 11 a.m. lo 4 p.m. Satur­ day and Sunday. The old will be open for a senes of festivals each weekend until Oct. 18-19. Included will be water power demonstra­ tions. museum tours, blacksmith and cooper's shops open, hay rides, harvest time crafts, live music, food, a country store, Pioneer Park and Feed Mill Cafe. The rest of the “Il's Cider Time" fes­ tival senes is as follows: • Sept. 20 and 21 — the annual quilt show, with musical guests Marylyn Hcrmcnilt and the Gull Creek Cloggcrs. • Sept. 27 and 28 — Guided tours of the Bowen House by Carlcen and Owen Sabin, with musical guests Homer Jones. Tammy Richards and Denny My­ ers and fnends • Oct. 4 and 5 — The Fork River Free Trappers Mountain Men encampment and the blacksmiths' "Hammer Inn Musv will be provided by the Thornapple Dulcimer Club and "In His Name." • Oct 11 and 12 — Civil War re-en­ actment and Abraham Lincoln display. Music will be by Jerry Ball and Dave Dickerson • Oct 18 and 19 — A French Voyageur encampment beside the mill pond tours of the mill s fourth floor. Musical guests will be the Taylorcd Pennies' and Timothy Burden and Todd and Amanda Gallagher Bowens Mills is located in the heart of Yankee Springs Township two miles north of the Yankee Springs State Park. Gun Lake Gate fees, which arc used for upkeep of Bowens Mills, arc $4 tor adults and $1 tor children For more information, call 795-7530 The "Early On" parents support group will have its first meeting of the season from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 16. at the Barry Intermediate School District. 535 W Woodlawn. Hastings The group will discuss plans for ac­ ‘Forgotten Man’ dinner is Sept. 18 Forgotten Man Ministries will have its fifth annual Barry County Steward­ ship Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 18. at lhe Hastings High School cafeteria. Those who attend will hear about the progress being made in the jail min­ istry. There will be a free-will offering for the dinner To make reservations, call Chaplain Bill Mcdendorp at 795-9673. Terminology course slated Pennock Hospital will offer a basic medical terminology course beginning Thursday. Sept. 18. through Nov. 20. The class will be offered each Thurs­ day evening from 7 to 9 in the hospi­ tal's Conference Center. The course can be beneficial to non­ medical professional special who inter­ act with the medical field, such as par­ alegals. insurance and others. Class size is limited. Prc-registration is required. Call t’cnnock's Community Education Dcparflkent at 948-3125. Heritage Day will be Sept. 13 Middleville residents will celebrate Heritage Day Saturday. Sept. 13. The festivities will start with a pan­ cake breakfast from 7:30 to II a.m. al lhe Middleville United Methodist Church, ar.j the annual parade will be held on Main Street at 10 a.m. Bob and Belly White have been cho­ sen as grand marshals for this year's pa­ rade. Other activities will include a three-on-three basketball tournament, mud volleyball tournament, carnival games, face painting, pony rides, a car exhibition, a United Methodist Church Bell Choir performance, teen and youth games, a sand volleyball tournament, a horseshoe contest, watcrball. dunk tank, gerbil races, an antique tractor pull, a 5K run and walk, bingo, coed softball and a Las Vegas Night. Entertainment will feature "Mr. Hyde." a classic rock group, a gospel clown, the Ringo Swingos dance group. The Hurricanes, and a "Star Spangled Salute" performance by members of lhe First Baptist Church of Middleville. Floyd Colvin Former Felpausch manager dies at 68 Floyd W. Colvin, who managed Fel­ pausch Food Center in Hastings for 30 years and spent seven years as Fclpausch's director of management information systems, died al his home last Saturday. He was 68. Colvin was well known in lhe commu­ nity. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church; a past member for 13 years of the Hastings Jaycces. serving as the group's president in 1959; a past member for 24 years of lhe Hastings Kiwanis. serving as club president m 1979; and a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge since 1975. He served on the Barry County YMCA Board, the Barry County Red Cross Boaid and the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce Retail Division Committee. He helped with lhe Commission on Aging Meals on Wheels progrim and with Barry County United Way fund drives. Colvin was bom on July 10. 1929. in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1947. In his early years he worked as a shoe shine boy at the former “Fox's Barber Shop" and lhe former "Pele's Barber Shop." He worked for Felpausch in the spring of 1945 as a student cashier/slock clerk in lhe Hastings High School co-op training program. From January 1951 through April 1952 he served in the U.S. Army. He married Cather­ ine Loftus on Sept. 22. 1951 Colvin worked as manager at the Hastings Felpausch store1 from 1954 to 1984. then worked as director of Fclpausch's rhanagcmcnl information systems until hi? retire­ ment in 1991. Roger Jones. Fclpausch's vice president of public relations, said "I've been with the company for 41 years, and Floyd hired me 41 years ago. 1 had a long-standing, good re­ lationship with him. as well as any of the associates in the company. "Floyd did a great job of representing Fel­ pausch for all the years he was store manager in Hastings, and of representing Felpausch in the community." While Colvin was director of management information systems, ’ones said, "he was the one who was instrumental in the setup of scanners in our stores." "On behalf of all of us. our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family — they meant a lol to him and lo all of us." LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Delton’s CROP Walk is Sept. 28 The Delton Area Community CROP Walk Sunday afternoon. Sept. 28. is be­ ing dedicated lo the memory of two hu­ manitarians who died recently. Mother Teresa and Diana. Princess of Wales. The opening ceremony will be at 1:45 p.m and (he actual walk will start at 2 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church. Coordinators Dec Deltoids and Elaine Gilbert said this year’s goal is to recruit 130 people to walk for pledges from friends, co-workers and family. The fund-raising goal is $7,000. If walkers reach lhe goal, two area pastors, the Rev William Hertel of Faith United Methodist, the Rev. Gerald Galloway of McCallum United Brethren and Dennis Siddall. Faith's director of Christian education and youth min­ istries. have agreed to eat lunch on the rooftop of Faith United Methodist's new addition The top individual and household fund-raisers will win a gift certificates from local eateries A rockathon also will be held al the church's fellowship hall for those who want to raise money by rocking in a chair rather than walking The walkers will have a choice of a 2.3- or 5.9-milc route. For more information or lo get spon­ sor envelopes, call (616) 623-2828 or (6161 623-8763 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. AMY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Will BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult hoi been mod* tn th* conditions of o mortgog* mod* by Suion M Stopiih to Firefnon* Fund Morlgoge Corporohon a Delaware Corporation. Mortgagee dated August 10. 1989 and recorded on August 14. 1999 in Liber 496 on Page 663. Barry County Record* M.chtgan and was assigned by mesne assignments to Ocwen Federal Bonk. FSB. (f Ti/o Berkeley Federal Bonk t Trust. FSB) as assignee by on assignment dated May 1. 1996 which was recorded on August 15. 1996 in Liber 669. on Page 610. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof th* sum of On* Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Eight and 67/100 dollars ($104 278.67). including interest at 10.00% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and th* statu* in such cos* mod* and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them of public vendue at the Barry County Cou'inouse in Hostings Michigan at 1 00 o'clock p m . on October 9 1997 Said premises are situated in Village of Mid­ dleville. Barry County. Michigan, and ore describ­ ed as: Lot 5 of Market Street Plot according to th* recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 89. being in th* Sauthwesi 1 4 of the Northwest 1 /4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Rang* 10 West Village of Middleville Barry County Michigan The redemption period shall b* 6 month(s) from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with I948CL 600 3241a m which cos* th* redemphon period shall b* 30 doy* from th* dal* of such sol*. Doled August 28 1997 OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott B Trott. P.C Attorneys for OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB XI50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms Michigan 40025 File 497066138 (9 251 P. Richard Dean. who died of cancer last Friday al his Delton residence, is remem­ bered by those who knew him as a "kind, gentle, thoughtful" man who "would do any­ thing for you," according to former neighbor Virginia Alles. Alles and her husband, Ivo, were next door neighbors to Dean for many years when Dean lived on Algonquin Lake "He loved the lake — loved boating and fishing," Alles said. "He had a boat in Florida that he look deep sea fishing. He took us deep sea fishing in April. He was very neighborly. He was just unique. A wonderful husband and father. A religious man. A hard worker." Carolyn Coleman, who served as a mem­ ber of the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners at the same time Dean was on lhe board, said Dean was "a person who was al­ ways very pleasant to work with. He was always very interested in everything. He had a good sense of humor. He was very respon­ sive to the constituents who called from his district." Ted McKelvey, who was also a commis­ sioner when Dean served on the board, said Dean "served on a lot of committees.' "He worked hard on some things, like get­ ting the 911 Central Dispatch going." McK­ elvey said. "He was on the original commit­ tee for that. He also worked on an improve­ ment project for Thomapple Manor. He worked on the (Barry County) Courthouse renovation project. He was on the county fi­ nance committee quite a few years." Dean was also "involved out at the air­ port." McKelvey said. "While he was on lhe (Hastings/Barry Airport Board) a number of improvements were made out there." "He was always a good person to work with." McKelvey said. "I enjoyed working with him." Dean was 71 when he died. He was bom Aug. 20. 1926, in Etna Green, Ind., and grew up in Warsaw. Ind. He lived on a farm during the Depression, and later remembered going to school “with holes in my shoes." During his senior year al Warsaw High School, where he graduated in 1946. he worked nights at a gas station. He'd get out of basketball practice at 5 p.m.. go home, sleep for a few hours, and get up in time to be at the gas station at 11 p.m. He'd stay there until 7 a.m. and then go to school. He saved up enough money to buy a sporting goods store. After graduation he ran the sporting goods store during the day and continued to work al lhe gas station al night. He saved up enough money to buy a gas sta­ tion and converted half of it into a sporting goods store. In 1952 he went to work for Republic Steel Corp, as a sales representa­ tive. and was later promoted to sales man­ ager and then regional manager. He retired from Republic in 1983. Over the years he look classes at Michigan Stale University. Grand Valley, and Grand Rapids Junior Col­ lege. He also raised and sold beef cattle for many years. P. Richard Dean He was married to M. Pauline Conley in 1946. Pauline died in 1989 and he later mar­ ried Mary L. Parker, who survives him. along with his son Alan, grandson Corey, a stepdaughter, step-grandchildren, two sisters, and a brother. He came to the Hastings area in 1953 and started his public service career as a justice of the peace in Rutland Township. He was elected Rutland Township Supervisor, then served as a Barry County commissioner from 1978 lo 1990. He was vice chairman of the board for two terms, and served on the board's finance committee for three terms. He was a certified assessor, and served 10 years on the Barry County Sexrial Services Board, where he instituted the first system of "workfare" fur welfare recipients. He served on the State of Michigan Small Cities Pro­ gram. was a past president of the Barry County Unit of the Amencan Cancer Soci­ ety. was a past president of the Algonquin Lake School Board, war. iv-founder and past president of the Algor.qum Lake Community Association, served on the Co-op Extension Advisory Board, was a member of the Michigan United Conservation Clubs and the Barry County Conservation Club, was a former member of the Hastings and Cascade country clubs, was past president and Board of Review member of lhe Hypoluxo Point. Fla. Association, was a trustee and finance chairman of the Green Acres. Fla. Free Methodist Church, was president of the Lan­ tana. Fla. Rotary Club, was a Rotary Inter­ national Paul Harris Fellow, had 13 years of perfect attendance at Rotary, was a Mason. Shnncr and Lions International member, and was a longtime 4-H leader and scouting leader. He was on the Barry County Republican Party Executive Committee and was finance chairman of the Barry County Republicans. He also ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Congress. Michigan Third District, in 1993. "He'll be missed greatly by friends, neigh­ bors. and people in Hastings." Alles said. Hastings Township Planning Commission gets reactivated The Hastings Charter Township Board de­ cided at its meeting Monday to reactivate its Planning and Zoning Advisory Commis­ sion. The commission has been inactive for the past two years, according to Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttendcn. The board decided "it was time to take another look at what's going on" in relation to the township's planning and zoning matters. The local commission is only an advisory body; planning and zoning decisions for the township arc made by lhe Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Barry County Board of Commissioners. One of the first items of business for lhe newly activated commission will be some zoning requests made by lhe former town­ ship commission to the county that are as yet unresolved. Cruttendcn said. The com­ mission also will be examining any changes in planning and zoning that might be neces­ sary as a result of building the new Star El­ ementary school in the township. Appointed to the advisory board was Township Supervisor Richard Thomas, farmer William Cotant. former teacher Robert Brown, builder Eric Phillips, and lo­ cal businessman Jim Brown. Thomas. Cotant and Robert Brown were all members of the old commission; Phillips and Jim Brown arc new member.*. In other business at Monday's meeting, the board pledged to give $200 to help pay start-up costs of the Barry County Town­ ships Sewer and Water Authority. Five townships, including Hastings, arc in the process of forming the authority to provide future water and sewer services to township residents. The township board Monday ex­ amined articles of incorporation for the new authority, but did not pass them. Representa­ tives from the five-townships arc meeting at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday) at Hastings Char­ ter Township Hall to continue organizational discussions. Also on Monday, lhe Township Board de- , cided to suggest to the City of Hastings that Barry Trial Court Judge Richard Shaw act as facilitator in discussions between lhe city. Hastings Charter Township and Rutland Charter Township regarding formulating a comprehensive water and sewer agreement between the city and the two townships. City Manager Howard Penrod had asked lhe board to suggest a possible facilitator. The board also held a public hearing on a proposed $220,000 budget No comments from the public on the budget were received The board is expected to pass the budget at its October meeting And the board Monday accepted the lowbid of $9,075 Irom Russell G. Hammond Construction Co. of Hastings for the con­ struction of new gravel roads in a section of the township cemetery that is being opened up Hastings student is National Merit Semifinalist Jeffrey J Arnett. 17. a senior al Hastings High School, has qualified as a National Merit Semifinalist. Arnett is the son of Jeff and Ann Arnett of Hastings Arnett was one of more than 15.000 high school seniors qualifying He will compete with them for 7.400 Merit Scholarship awards The Scmifinalists were among more than I I million students in 20.000 U.S high schools who entered the 1998 Merit Program as juniors by taking lhe 1996 Preliminary SAT/National Menl Scholarship Qualifying Test To be considered for Merit Scholarship awards. Scmifinalists must advance lo the Finalist level of the competition by fulfill­ ing additional requirements. They must maintain an outstanding academic record throughout high school. be endorsed and rec­ ommended by their high school principal, and submit SAT I scores that confirm the earlier qualifying performance Also, the Semifinalist and a school official must com­ plete a detailed scholarship application, which includes the student's self-descriptive essay as well as important information about itic Semifinalist s participation and leader­ ship in school and community activities. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 11, 1997 — Page 3 Congressional candidate makes Hastings one of his first stops David T. \ iimg Editor Jim Bern man. who last week formally announced that he will run tor Congress in Michigan’s Seventh District, stopped in Hastings to speak at the September First Fnday forum Berryman, a slate senator Irom Adnan since 1990. denied that hts visit last Friday by was entirely political, but he did talk about Im likely opponent, incumbent three-term Republican Nick Smith, and he discussed some of the reasons why . : decided to run lor congress rather th ar. governor He said he dropped out ol the governor's race because the United Auto Workers already have endorsed Larry Owen in the Democratic primary that will be held next August and it will be an uphill struggle against those kinds of big guns. And. he estimated that it would take between a million and a half and two million dollars to win the Democratic nomination while it would take between $500,000 and $600,000 to run a campaign against Nick Smith Berryman noted that Kim Tunmcliff of Albion, who ran unsuccessfully against Smith in 1996. already has endorsed him Bcrrvman a somewhat startling announcement that "I promised myself I wouldn't run for the (state) senate again, though I'm not in favor of term limits I didn't feel I could criticize John Engler and Nick Smith xbout term limits and then run as long as I can myself." Under the term limn law passed by voters in 1994. state legislators and congressmen can serve only three, two-year terms and senators can serve only two. four-ycar terms So he contends he's stepping dow n after two terms as a slate senator, but Engler is seeking a third four-ycar term as governor end Smith is running for his fourth term as a congressman. The reason they can do it legally is that they tx>'.h were elected twice before term limits went into effect. However. Berryman noted both supported the initiative, but attempt to continue to hold office beyond its guidelines "Where Nick is wrong is he talks about it (term limits) and then refuses to leave That's political hypocrisy ." When he decided against running again for the senate, he said Jic realized he still loves public service and wanted lo slay involved. State Senator Jim Berryman from Adrian, now a congressional candidate in 1998. spoke to the First Friday audience last week. "I love helping people and I love politics." he said. This is a tough district (lhe Michigan Seventh), but I'm a Democrat from a Republican senate district. I wasn't given much of a chance (for winning) my first time and the second time." He noted with glee that Engler targeted Berryman s district in 1994. yet during a strong Republican year, he retained his scat by twice the margin as in 1990. 16 points higher than the Democratic buje. "I have to attract Republicans to cross over the fence." he commented. "I wouldn't get into this race if I didn't think I could win." He said he's already received some support from a number of Republican business people and elected officials Berryman noted that Smith s first reaction to lhe news of his candidacy was a comment about him being "a lax and spend liberal" and the notion voting for Berryman is supporting a Democrat-controlled congress again, despite the fact there arc 434 other such races in November 1998 Berryman said he believes his most important role as a public servant is constituent service "There is no greater joy we get than when someone calls and we put them in touch with the right people to help solve problems and cut through red tape These are lhe kinds ol things we think are important." One issue that is dear to his heart is the welfare of children "There arc children who are alive today who wouldn't be if : weren't for our office.” he said proudly He added that he thinks his concern for abused children and concerns about mental health and support for public education arc easily transferable from the Stale Legislature to the United Stales Congress Berryman said he supports the idea of "choice’’ of schools, but he noted that students tn charter schools are doing more poorly on tests than public school students. He added that even private schools oppose a voucher system because with that comes too much state control. "The state doesn't get involved with something without insisting on accountability." he said." One practice he said he vehemently opposes is called "state recovery " It occurs when the state files a hen on all a person's possessions when that person seeks medical care he or she cannot afford. When lhe person dies, the stale then sells all the possessions bill until the amount due is paid off. He said his office had a hand in stopping lhe practice. Even worse, he said, was “family responsibility." which held the patient's children accountable for Medicare expenses That's punitive, and never should anyone have their personal belongings pul on the auction block because of a medical condition " Carl Mcllvain, president of the Michigan Farmers Union, asked, "If we gel behind you. would you support a rational health care program’1" He replied. "1 believe that everyone should have access to health care in this country. But I don't like managed care. Students of Gerri Pyles and Eldon Dodd got to know each other and leam a little bit about history, English, math and art "/ love helping people and 1 love politics. This is a tough district, but bn a Democrat from a Republican senate district. 1 wasn t given much of a chance (for winning) my first time and the second time. " Jim Berryman Theoretically, we all have access, but some can't afford it. **l think it's an absolute shame that they have to have a car wash for a bone marrow­ transplant. But it's not a simple solution. It won't be settled until everybody comes to the table — doctors, lawyers, insurance representatives, etc.” When asked about prospects for political campaign finance reform. Berryman said. "I'm a little skeptical when it's left in the hands of politicians." He said that in the state senate he offered an amendment that would insist all elected officials lo raise money from individuals within their district, but it was rejected along party lines. "I didn't come from wealth and I haven't amassed wealth, that's one of the reasons I'm not in the governor's race." he said. "I think it's obscene lhe amount of money you have to raise. Something has to be done. It's far too expensive for those who don't come from wealth or don't have access lo wealth." When askeJ about the roles of Political Action Committees. Berryman said. "Yes. "II take PAC money and abide by the rules for most everybody else... If you didn't have PACs. all you'd have left is big corporations (giving money). "Nick Smith says he doesn't take PAC money, but I have his campaign statements that say he does." Another question was about limiting the amount of time for campaigns. Berryman said that nght now he's just going around the district and introducing himself to constituents and voters. He also talked about trade issues, noting that a plant in his senate district has won quality awards five years in a row, but the corporate parent insisted it produce 25 percent of its goods in Mexico. The Seventh Congressional includes Baltimore, Maple Johnstown and Assyria townships. District Grove. through their quilt project. The class is pictured above with the quilt. Quilt helps middle school students get acquainted Pictured with their portable student store are (from left) Chris Donalds. Joel Stockland. Carne Bolthouse, and Nicki Doozan. Hastings Middle School students open ‘The Swamp’ store Eighth grade students on Team KA at Hastings Middle School have opened a stu­ dent store called "The Swamp For sale are a variety ol products, includ­ ing pens, pencils, folders, rulers, erasers, locker memo boards. T-shirts, sweatshirts and gym bags. The Swamp is a student-run store that cn ablcs students lo work on accounting and in­ ventory procedures Store hour* arc before school from X 05 to X 15 am and after school from 2:50 to 3 10 pm Monday through Fnday The store will be open the entire school year and al special events Parents arc welcome to visit the store, which is located in the second floor hallway Teachers helping with the project arc Larry Mclcndy. I nn Ncason. Teresa Heide and Mel Hund by Mary Warner Staff Writer Hastings Middle School (cam teachers Gem Pyles and Eldon Dodd decided to com­ bine history. English, math and an in a unique gel-acquainted project this year for their students that was so successful the teachers plan to make it an annual event. The instructors had their students make quill squares describing themselves The squares were then sewed together by Pyles into a quilt. "We study U.S history, so I felt making a quilt was appropriate." Pyles said The stu­ dents used an "acrostic" lo describe them­ selves on lhe quill squares — they wrote their names along one side of the square, and then wrote out words describing themsehes that began with the letters of their names Jennifer Burbank, for instance, described herself as "Jolly. Enthusiastic. Nice. Noisy. Intelligent. Friendly. Energetic" and "Radi­ ant ” Amber Dean said she was Athletic. Mischievous. Bossy. Energetic" and "Responsible." Jeremy Pond sa.d he was "Jumpy. Energetic. Reliable. Enjoyable. Mysterious" and "Yappy." And Patrick Hard described himself as "Positive. Artistic. True. Ready. Insecure. Cruel" and "Kind." The squares were decorated by the students, who then used math to figure out where to position and pin the squares on lhe back­ ground male n al The students were divided into groups of eight for the project The instructors were able to leam much about their new students by watching group members interact, such as who lhe natural leaders are and wfej works well with others. Pyles said. Making the quilt "was a really great expe­ rience." she said. It was displayed during open house at lhe middle school and parents "were impressed with what their kids had done." she said The quilt will be hung in the classroom for now Plans arc to present the students with the quilt when they graduate in lhe year 2002. Pyles said. Before you put away all those "summer things” and “extra stuff” the kids outgrew...sell it and get EXTRA CASH! Hold a “last of the season" Garage Sale. Advertise it in the Reminder AND The Banner for “double” the impact! Call Us at 945-9554. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 1997 । EETTERS.,.from II • * cur readers i Iil44 \ll Ct JOTJJE bylimZwait,Ed.D. IlMST Licemed Psychologic Pine Rest Caledonia Clinic Information is important in combatting alcoholism To the editor: ■‘People’s opinions arc based on their infor­ mation. Unfortunately, their information is often wrong.'' Such would seem to be lhe case with statements made in Circuit Court, as reported in last week's Banner I refer specifically to statements made by Chief Assistant Pro­ secutor Amy McDowell and Circuit Court Judge James Fisher in the cases of Mark Bab­ cock and Van Stauffer It would appear from the reported context that both men appeared before the court due to probation violations brought on by alcoholrelated offenses. It would seem apparent, also from the reported context, that these men have a substantial history of substance abuse that continues to cause problems in their lives. This points to a term not often addressed in lhe court system and is very misunderstood by the public and our higher officials — “alcoholism." As defmied in the American Heritage Dic­ tionary. alcoholism is "a compulsive con­ sumption of. and psycho physiological dependence on. alcoholic beverages." Simply put. alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol, and if you do your homework, you will find that addictions of any kind are bom in the mind. According to research done al the Hazleden Foundation, one of the country’s foremost leaders in lhe treatment of addictions, most physical dependencies can be broken in three to five days. The psychological addiction, if left unaddressed and untreated, dooms lhe ad­ dict to repeat lhe patterns that continually land us in trouble with lhe law. our families, our employers and society at large. This would seem to be the case with both of these young men. Mr. Stauffer was described by his attorney as kind, pleasant and hard­ working and Ms. McDowell admitted that he is probably a decent person when not drink­ ing. Mr. Babcock, according lo his attorney, had managed to sustain sobriety for a year before the incident that caused him to violate his parole. Doesn't this make anyone wonder about the “why” of it? Why is Mr. Stauffer, a kind, pleasant, hardworking individual, unable to think “about that” (the prospect of prison) before he "went out and got drunk?” Why would Mr. Babcock “think it was reasonable” to think he “could go drinking and not get in trouble?" Ms. McDowell stated, in the case of Mr. Stauffer, that he is “unfortunately another person who has let alcohol control his life." This statement, made by the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, serves to perpetuate the myth that the disease of addiction is something we enter into willingly. TJie fact is. people who suffer from alcoholism do just that — suffer We do not want to be constantly in trouble with lhe law. We do not want to be a source of embarrassment and disappointment to our families. We do not want to continue in the cycle of mental obsession and physical compulsion that condemns us to drink against our will I am sure that if Ms. McDowell knew the inner suffering of most alcoholics in their struggle to get and slay sober, she would be more careful in her choice of words. The fact is that, up lo a certain point, the disease controls us without our consent. No. we don’t think about the consequences of our drinking, no matter how many times we land in jail, no matter how many times we break our children's hearts, no matter how many jobs we lose, no matter how many times Judge Fisher has “heard this song and dance from alcoholics before it makes you sick.” The truth is. we make ourselves sick. The psychological addiction has poisoned lhe way we think, lhe way we view the world and ourselves and the physical addiction demands that we continue to feed it. And we don’t know how to stop. We can’t stop. And it breaks our hearts, our spirits and our minds. Addiction, in general, and alcoholism, in particular is a “cunning, baffling and power­ ful" disease that manifests itself in sickness of body, mind and spirit. Unless all three of these facets are treated, sustained recovery — not sobriety or abstinence but sustained recovery — is impossible. Evciyone who drinks, whether socially or to excess, does so for a reason and for the alcoholic, knowing the reason is lhe key lo changing lhe patterns of thought and behavior that keep us in bon­ dage to our disease. We need information. and that information comes in pieces. If our information is incomplete or incorrect, the recovery process is blocked. We become HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 psychological “sitting ducks” for a return to destructive attitudes and behaviors simply because it is human nature to return to that which is known and familiar. For four years I struggled to come to some semblance of control over my alcoholism. I drank myself into, out of and through recovery I appeared repeatedly before the court. 1 nearly destroyed my family and ruin­ ed any chances of employment in Hastings I did not want to do any of these things. I had many days when I gladly would have died rather than continue to fight the losing battle my life had become. 1 prayed several times for God to take me in an alcoholic overdose rather than continue to let me inflict such sorrow and embarrassment on myself and my loved ones. In His w isdom. God refused to comply. Instead. He let me slick around long enough to collect the infor­ mation needed for this alcoholic to begin to understand how to put lhe pieces of the puzzle together Today. 1 know the “why” of my disease, and with knowledge comes understanding and with understanding comes change It is my fervent desire to impart what I have learned of addiction to those who remain in ignorance Until such time as 1 am qualified to do so. might I suggest that anyone, from the court on down, who struggles with the “why” of this devastating disease, please educate yourselves on lhe subject. The Big Book of Alcoholic Anonymous is available at the public library and it provides a vast amount of insight into the psychological impact of alcoholism on both the alcoholic and those who must deal wilh such a person on a daily basis. Open meetings of A A are held monthly in Hastings. There is no excuse to remain in the dark about this subject. To do so eventually proves fatal, if not to the body, then most assuredly to the soul. It is my belief that those in positions of authority need most of all to be thoroughly educated in every area of knowledge available if they are to fulfill their obligations. Mr. Stauffer can move to Alaska or Tahiti or Timbuktu, but unless the “why” of his drinking problem is addressed, he is doomed to return to his cage. And unless the probation officer who still sees some hope in Mr. Bab­ cock can give him more information, or put him in touch with someone who can provide the missing pieces of his puzzle, he will con­ tinue to return to what he knows, despite his best intentions. The letter published in last week’s Banner from Larry Boise, an inmate in the Marquette prison, speaks rather complete­ ly to the consequences of walking around in the dark. For those in positions of authority, the need for education and knowledge in the field of addiction is essential. Opinions derived from false or insufficient information only serve to further illusions and compound lhe darkness that encompasses not only the addict himself, but also the society in which we live. Anna Marie DeMott Hastings Don’t schools care about child safety? To the editor: You know it's pretty bad that the taxes you pay doesn’t mean a thing here in Hastings when it comes to the Hastings school bus system. We have a 6-year-old daughter who can either ride the bus or we can take her to school and back home. We have to drive her to and from school because the Hastings Board of Education Transportation Committee and the director of operational sen ices don't see why our girl can’t walk over 300 feet to catch the bus. Well, the 300 feet isn't lhe main problem. The problem is we live right on M-37 (South Bedford Road), which, as anybody knows, is a very busy street. And our daughter would have to walk down and then cross M-37 to catch the bus. The bus goes right by our house before and after school and there is more than enough room when that bus makes a stop that other vehicles can see its lights to get slowed down and slop for lhe bus. What would be lhe pro­ blem of making one extra stop that would take no more than two minutes to insure the safety of a child? But what they have told us is our child's safety is in our hands ’til they get on the bus (then it's theirs). So they don't care whether the child or children get hit by a car and get hurt or even killed or kidnapped.’ We have called the bus garage and all she does is hang up lhe phone. So we called the director of operational services and got the run around. What they need to do is sr at our house and watch the traffic before and after school and tell me it's safe for any young child to walk that road, plus to cross it. loo. We watch lhe cars go off the side of the road, speeding, and just not paying attention to the road. Do you think they’ll sec a child walking? I don't think so. What a system. They just care about their paychecks more than lhe safety of our children. And I tell you what. I would give up everything for my children. So let's hear it for the Hastings school bus system Where lhe money and their time is worth more than the children. Terri Dinger Hastings How to talk so your teen will listen A recent newspaper article off the AP wire service recently caught my atteniion. The headline read: “A study finds that eating with an adult corresponds in some way with better psychological adjustment ." The article went on to describe the results of preliminary research by a Cincinnati psychologist. In a survey of 527 rural teens ages 12 io 18. those who ate a meal with an adult in their family an average of five days a week showed better adjustment than teens who ate less than three meals with an adult. One of the biggest challenges facing parents and teenagers is communication. In my clinical work with parents and teenagers. I repeatedly see both sides complaining about this. Parents frequently express their frustra­ tion over their teen's lack of communication. Conversely. I also hear many teens say: "My parents just don't understand.'' So, as a parent, how can you talk so your teen will listen? First you need to recognize that your teen is beginning a strong developmental shift toward the peer group. Until the age of 11 or 12. most kids are pretty free to tell their parents what's on their mind. This tends to reverse in the teen years and suddenly friends and the peer group become the first to know. This is a normal and healthy stage as a teen moves toward greater in­ dependence and begins to sort out family values in the process of deciding what to make his or her "own.” As a result, many teens need their parent to be more a consultant than a manager. There are three sure-fire ways of shutting down communication — lecturing, nagging and giv­ ing advice. Your teen will tune you out by the second or third sentence (or sooner!). As a consultant, your primary job is to listen ac­ tively to what your teen is saying. That means not jumping in with advice or "I told you so" in response to a mistake. Rather, to listen ac­ tively means reflecting back what you hear your teen saying, asking open-ended ques­ tions that seek further information or to clarify what your teen means, and com­ municating that you understand. Teens also tend to respond best to an ap- proacn mat empowers tnem to tmd their own solutions to problems. As a parent you might facilitate this by asking questions like "What do you think you should do about..." or "How do you think you should handle..." This approach will facilitate communication. As a parent you will recognize that your teen can sort out options and by listening you will get a better sense of his or her approach. By listening first, you will likely find your teen more receptive to your thoughts, feelings and reactions. In short, the key to fostering good com­ munication with your teen is lo create a listen­ ing climate. Since it isn't natural for teens to want to sit down and talk, you will need to create opportunities that make communication natural. Here is where things like the family dinner come into play. Research suggests that nearly one in five teens rarely or never eats dinner with his or her parents. Granted, preserving the family dinner hour becomes in­ creasingly complex with after-school ac­ tivities. work schedules, socializing, etc. Complex, but not impossible. Parents might also set aside a special time wilh a 'een on a regular basis such as a meal out or a mutually enjoyable activity. Starting these "dates" in the elementary years sets lhe expectation that this will continue and remain a regular part of the teen years as well. It is also important to leam the art of parallel conversation The best discussions tend to happen when you are doing something ordinary together, side by side, putting more emphasis on the activity than on what you are saying, and not looking at each other. This non-confrontational setting can help to keep parent and teen at ease and comfortable. Parenting teens is a process of negotiating and redefining your relationship with your child. Open communication is a vital part of this process. Perhaps the title of this column is wrong. Parents of teens actually need to be asking: "How do I listen so that my teen will talk?” The rewards of good listening are certainly worth the time and effort it will take to nurture a positive relationship with your teen. Read the BANNER Every Week and b INFORMED resident of Barry Cot ■■ ■ —-------------------- ------------------------- ------------- - ........ ........... Death penalty is a step backward To the editor: As people who take seriously the New Testament teachings of Jesus, we believe that non-violence is required on all levels, whether state, community or individual. The death penalty is violent and doubles the loss of life in a capital crime. The stale should not commit the very act it condemns. To make killing legal is wrong. We believe that to reduce the number of capital crimes, we must solve the problems that cause people to turn to crime and murder rather than have lhe state become a murderer, too. There are practical, as well as philosophical and religious reasons for abolition of the death penalty: • Cost: The death penalty is much more ex­ pensive than life imprisonment. It costs the taxpayers about 52.3 million for each person on death row. That is three times as much as it costs to keep a person in prison for 40 years. • Deterence: Criminologists agree that the death penalty does not deter killing, which is usually lhe result of irrational anger and there is no thought about being caught. States using the death penalty average 7.9 murders per 100.000 population. States without the death penalty average 4.9. • Racial and class inequities: Lower in­ come people often receive inadequate legal defense. Statistics show that prosecutors in Georgia between 1973 and 1979 sought the death penalty in 70 percent of the cases in­ volving a black defendant and a while victim and 19 percent of the cases with a white defen­ dant and a black victim. • Innocence: The death penalty does not allow for human error. Since 1900. 350 cases of wrong convictions for capital crimes have been documented; 139 of these were sentenc­ ed to death and 23 were actually executed before the mistakes were discovered. No one knows how many innocent people have been executed. • Juveniles: The United States is one of seven nations known to have executed persons under the age of 18. The other six are Bar­ bados. Iran. Iraq. Nigeria. Pakistan and Bangladesh. Five juveniles have been ex­ ecuted in the United States since lhe death penalty was reinstated in 1977. All the other western industrialized nations have either abolished the death penalty or have not used it for 10 years. Does Michigan want to keep company wilh the rest of the western world or with such countries as Iraq. Iran. Bangladesh. Algeria. Jordan. Mongolia? Michigan was lhe first governmental body in lhe western world to decide not to institute capital punishment. We should not take a backward slep by establishing the death penal­ ty in our state. James and Ruth Pino Nashville Public Opinion: Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. ■ Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • 'Crossfire' letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter pier person per month. • We preiar letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. What about school drug searches? The Haninga and Delton school boards recently approved dog searches for drags in . Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A [>vts«on of J-Ad Graphics inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 John Jacobs President Joyca Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacobs V-ce President Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young tEartot) Eiame Gilbert <Assistant Eartor) Barbara Gall Jason Can Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habel Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciassif-ed ads accepted Monday through Prday Bam lo 5 30 p rr Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Saturday 8 30 a m Noon Cindy O'Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: S25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO BomB Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid a! Hastings Ml 49058 Vern Alger, Hastings: Jennifer Edmonds, Hastings: Aaron Snider, Lake Odessa: "I think that it's a good idea because kids shouldn't be having drugs in school. I do think the searches are against the constitutional amendment." "I’m in favor. Drugs "It's a good idea... I’d like to prevent problems before they shouldn't be in our schools start and get worse... A lot of and I don't think this violates anyone's rights." problems get started right in school." Gary Dunkelberger, Hastings: Joan Karameraad, Gun Lake: Sandy Johnson, “I don't agree with it personally because you have your own privacy.” "1 think it’s a good idea because sometimes that is where some of the drug problems begin. Our young people are lhe future of our country." 1 agree with it because I think we have to start getting control over drugs." Hastings: 1 * ! V �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 11, 1997 — Page 5 COUNCIL, continued from page I Letha I. Smith KINMEL, INDIANA - Letha I Smith, age 51. formerly of Hastings, passed away on August 31, 1997 at her home in Kinmel. Indiana. Letha was born to Flovd A. and Leta Main of Hastings on August 24,1946. She grew up and attended the Hastings schools and graduated from Hastings High School. She was preceded in death by her father. Floyd A. Main and two brothers. Richard of Middleville and Floyd. Jr. of Hastings. She is survived by her husband, Frank, after celebrating 31 years on August 20. 1997; one son, Edward Lee of Legonier, Indiana; two daughters, Lucinda Hicks of Rome City, India­ na and Candace Underwood of Rome City, Indiana;; eight grandchildren; her mother. Leta Main; four brothers, Harold of Hastings, Eldon of Dowling. David of Hastings and William of Clarksville; four sisters, Virginia Saudy ot Hastings, Janet Bennett of Vermontville, Robin Curtiss of Greenwood, Indiana and Marcia Rachett of Binghamton. New York and two sisters-in-law. Funeral services were held on September 3. 1997 at Salem Community Church in Wilmot, Indiana. Interment took place at Thorn Cemet­ ery in Columbia City, Indiana. bi other bit\tnes\ Mtmdax e\eiuiif>, the Clt\ Count ii • Decided i” draw up .i purchase agreement with Manin Van Iktuck ot V Tec Systems, who wants io bus lour acres in the new in­ dustrial park V Tec. a manufacturer of cus­ tom assembly machines, has been located inside the Hastings industrial incubator for the past two years and its business has been growing bs leaps and bounds We want to put up a I O.t MX)-square-foot building iin the industrial park)." Van De­ nack said W e really like Hastings and that’s why I ended up parking our business here." l he agreement is very similar to lhe one the city made some lime ago with Nelson Chapman ol CNC Manufacturing, another business that plans to move from the incu­ bator to the industrial park • Discussed proposed changes in fees for certain city services such as zoning maps, streetmaps, notary, hquor license transfers gun permits, funeral escort, help with lock­ outs. burning permits, turning in false fire alarms, fingerprinting, special use permits, re/oning requests, site plan review, plat re­ view and Zoning Board of Appeals requests Most of the services now are available for tree, but council is looking al charging for some oi them because they cost lhe taxpay­ ers money and city employees time. Campbell said he wants to sec commercial ventures rather than citizens bear most of the burden of the costs of changes. "The homeowners are getting penalized every time we do something and every lime they try to upgrade their property." he said LEGAL NOTICES: Btete of Mfchigan In th* Orort Court ter th* County «f Borry NOTICE OF FOOECLOSUNE ROSA M BAKER Plointiff. MICHAEL 1 BOWLING D*f endoni William M. Doh*rty (P41960) Attorney tor Plaintiff DIMMERS B DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 616/945 9596 NOTICE Is given that the Mortgage on th* r*al property commonly known as Lands and premises situated in the Township of Orongrvill* County of Barry and Stat* of Michigan mor* fully described as lot 11 described as Commencing at th* Westerly corner of Lot 7 of th* recorded plat of England's Subdivision. being in Section 5. Town 2 North. Rang* 10 West. thence North 51*22' West 101.35 feet. th*nc* North X* 10*44" West 17.90 f**t to th* South lin* of Parkway Driv*. thence North 15*53’35" West on th* South lin* ol Parkway Driv* 30 feet. th*nc* North 50*06 35 Wes! on th* South lin* of Parkway Driv* 118 f**t thenc* North 67 * 29 10 West on th* South lin* of Parkway Driv* 37 feet. th*nc* North 26*23*25' East on th* West lin* of Parkway Driv* 36.32 feet to th* ploc* of beginning of this descrip­ tion. thence North 44*14'40* East of th* West lin* of Pork way Driv* 22 feet. thence North 52*08*25' West 68 81 feet. thenc* South 41 '3000 West on a traverse lin* along Gun Lak* 50 feet. thenc* South 72*22'11" East 83 03 feet to th* ploc* of beginning. Also that land which lies between said traverse lin* and Gun Lok* Also on undivided 1/12 interest in Kimb*rly Pork, legally described as follows Commencing at th* Westerly corner of Lot 7 of th* recorded plat of England s Subdivision, being in Section 5. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence North 51*22" West 101.35 feet thence North 80*10 44" West 17 90 feet, thence North 18*1135 east 103.63 feet, thence South 39*12*20 West 35 45 fee! to the place o* beginning of this description. thence North 17*14*24" East 129.3 feel thence North 78*24*55" West 93 S3 feet thence South 62*55 46 West 16.51 feet thence South 30*0015 West 65 93 feet, thence South 15*55'45" East 43.32 feet, thence South 57*24*31 ' East 84.08 feet, thence North 62*58’39* East 20 50 feet to the place of Also an undivided 1 15 interest in Parkway prhre. legally described as follows Commencing at the Westerly corner of Lot 7 of the recorded plat of England s Subdivision, being in Section S. Town 2 North. Range 10 West, thence North 51 *22' West 101.35 feet, thence North X* 10*44" West 17 90 leet to the pioce of beginning of this description. Ihence North 15*53'35 West 30 feet, thence North 50*06 35 West 1)8 feet thence North 67*29*10" West 37 feet, thence North 26*23*25 East 36-32 feet, thence North 22*14'40* East 22 00 feet thence North 34'04 33 East 40.0 feet, thence North 46*17*42 East 41 0 feet thence South 82*33'10' East 116 00 feet thence North 85*3435 East 70 0 feet thence South 81*17'15' East 288 7 feet to the West line of England Drive thence South 28*29’ West on th* W*st line of Englond Drive 36 0 feet thence North 50'55 00 West 29 88 feet. th*nc. North 80*21 38 West 2X 23 f**t thence North 88*X 13 West 28.77 f**t. th*nc* South 65*X'13 West 71 65 f**t th*oc* South 21*23*40“ West 81 9 f*et. th*n<* South 39*12*20 West 35.45 feet, thence North 17*1424" East 129 3 teet. theoce North 78*24*35" West 93.53 feet ihence South 62*55'46 W*st 16.51 feet, thence South X’X*15" West 65 93 feet, thenc* South 15*55*45 East 43 32 feet thence South 57*24*31 East 84 08 feet, thence North 62*58 39 East X.50 teet. thenc* North 39'12*20" East 35.45 f*«! thenc* South 18'11*35 West 1X63 f**t to th* place of beginning made on 10/24-96. b*tw**n Michael T. Bowling, a* Mortgagor and Rosa M Baker os Mortgog** recorded on October 28 1996. m Liber 676. on Fog* 660. Borry County Records Michigan, is in default and th*r* is now du* and owing $7,951 64 principal and interest as of th* dot* of this Notice Th* pow*r of sol* contained in th* Mortgog* has become operative by reason of default. No suit or proceeding ha* b**n instituted to recover th* underlying debt Notice is given that on 10 14 97. at 1 X p.m . at th* front door of »h* Courthous* m Hostings, that b*mg the location of th* Circuit Court of Barry County, there will b* offered for public sale and sold to the highest bidder for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts du* and unpaid on th* subject Mortgog* and legal costs and costs of sal*, in­ cluding attorneys fees as provided by low and m th* Mortgog* th* real property described obov* According to Section 6X 3240 of th* Michigan Compiled laws th* above-named Mortgagor has 1 y*ar to r*d**m th* real property after it is sold by paying to th* purchaser th* purchasers ex­ ecutors. administrators or assigns or to th* register of d**ds m whos* offic* th* d**d is deposited lor th* b*n*Lt of th* purchaser th* sum that was bid for th* property with interest from th* tim* of sol* at sewn (7%) percent plus any money paid by th* purchaser lor taxes and in­ surance on th* property and if payment is mod* to th* register o* d»*ds th* additional sum of $0 00 for th* cor* and custody of th* redemption money or to r*d**m otherwise os provided by Section 600 3240 a* th* Michigan Compiled laws Dated August 19 1997 MORTGAGEE RoeaM Baker (10-2) Stete of MteMcan Orcutt Cawt County of Barry PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No 97 525-DC Wesley Mosher Jr. vs. Dorianne Lossinger NOTICE A hearing will bo held on September 30 1997 at 3:X pm in the probate courtroom. Hastings Michigan before Judge Richard H Show Hrg on Obf’o Ex Parte Order for Temporary Custody Pending Hearing and Petition for Paternity and for Custody August 19, 1997 Frank G Hillary (P49750) 1225 W. Stale Street Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 2255 Wesley Mosher Jr 1382 N Chorleton Pork Rood Hastings Ml 49058 (9/11) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Robert A. Tremain A Aeaeciates, P.C. la a ■sei cossocTor ano wo are enempona ~ cessecx a debt and any Information obtained wM ba uoad ter that porRaaa. MORTGAGE SALE — Def Quit has been mode in the condition of 1 mortgage mode by DONNA CULVER AND BRUCE D CULVER HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE AMERICA INC A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgagee doted April 27. 1996. and recorded on Moy 10. 1996. In liber 659. on page 958 Borry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to CONTlMORTGAGE CORPORATION by an assign mont dated April 27. 1996. and recorded on December 13. 1996 m liber 680 on page 862 Borry County Records Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed fa be due at the date hereof the sum of fifty two thousand five hundred seventy and 70/100 Dollars ($52,570.70). including interest at 13.000% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgaged and the statute in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse Hastings. Ml. at 11:00 a.m. on October 2 1997 Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Borry County. Michigan and are described os: LOTS 5 AND 6 O. SHADY HEIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLA TS ON PAGE 37 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandon ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of such sole Dated August 21. 1997 CONTlMORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 1 Associates P.C. 40) South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009 6616 (9/18) The council, which had a special work­ shop on lhe issue before lhe regular meeting Monday night. will vote on a list of (he promised changes al a future session • Had the first reading of a proposed ordi­ nance that would change regulations for fence setbacks on comer lots. The amend­ ment would make the rules less restrictive • Received a proclamation by the city and Barry County declaring Sept 15-21 Pollu­ tion Prevention Week • Approved the $4.40 per ton bid of Bill Smith Sand and Gravel for gravel on the Marshall Street project Total cosi is esti­ mated at S5.5CX) • Approved the bid of an estimated total of $23,400 for asphalt paving on Marshall Street. • Agreed lo spend a $20,520 budget stabi­ lization fund allocation from the state on ex­ tending the curb and gutter contract with Slampflcr Construction. The funds had lo be committed by Sept. 15. or the city would lose them. Penrod said. • Authorized Penrod and City Clerk-Trea­ surer Ev Manshum to look into seeking an­ other computer software provider for ac­ counting and payroll. Both told lhe council they now contract with Resource Software of Eaton Rapids, but have had a lol of prob­ lems getting the audit together because of computer software trouble. "Much of the software gives erroneous data," Penrod said. "I’ve personally lost pa­ tience with our software company." Manshum added, "Most of my overtime is spent cleaning up these software errors." Penrod said, however, that the city’s books arc "in the best shape they’ve been since I’ve been here (1994)” and he credited Manshum s work. LEGAL NOTICE MOffTGAGf FOWKXOBUBf BALI THIS FIRM tS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mod* In th* conditions of q mortgog* mod* by David H. Ratkow. unmarried to Broadmoor Financial Ser­ vices. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. h->r-tpogee, dated Jun* X. 1992 and recorded on July 2.1992 in Liber 548. on Pag* 378, Barry County Records. Michigan, and wo* assigned by said mortgage* to th* Th* Homestead Mortgage Company, a* assignee by an assignment dated Jun* X. 1992 which was recorded on July 2. 1992, In Liber 548. on Poge 384. Barry County Records, on which mor­ tgage there Is claimed to be du* ot the date hereof th* mm of Fifty-Seven Thousand Thr** Hundred Eighty-On* and 72/IX dollars $57,381.72). In­ cluding interest at 8.875% per annum. Under th* power of sal* contained in sold mor­ tgage and th* statute In such case mod* and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sal* of th* mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, at th* Borry County Courthouse In Hosting*. Michigan at IX o'clock P.M.. on Thursday, Oc­ tober 9. 1997 Said piemises ore situated In Township ol Yankee Spring*. Borry County. Michigan, and or* described as: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. SECTION 15. TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES X MINUTES ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1 /2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 /4, OF SAID SECTION I6X.0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES X MINUTES WEST 3X 0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 360.0 FEET; THENCE 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 720 0 FEET THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 190 07 FEET THENCE NORTH 70 DEGREES 0C MINUTES EAST 351 18 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES X MINUTES PARALLEL TO THE EAST 1/8 LINE 140 1 I FEET THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 3X.0 FEET THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF BASSETT LAKE ROAD 495.0 FEET 08-015-019-00 Th* redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from lb* dot* of such sal*. Dated: August 28. 1997 THE HOMESTEAD MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248)642-4202 Trott B Trott. P.C. Attorneys for THE HOMESTEAD MORTGAGE COMPANY XIX Telegraph Suit* IX Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 FiieF970862U7 (9/25) Stop dreaming And start driving We ll help vmt with lower monthly luan payments mi you can drive the car or truck ol your dreams. Whatever you need—home improvement, college ...from our readers Who is authority on right and wrong? To the editor: Wc don’t agree on whal’s nghl and wrong. Now that just has to be one of our world's classic underst at emen is The cannibal says. "This seems right to me." The atheist says. “This seems right io me " The Eastern religior. think they are right. Professing Chnslians can't even agree on what's right and wrong. Cilies can'l agree on whai is right and wrong. States can'l agree, cither Countries can't seem to agree on what is right and wrong I heard a little old lady the other day talk­ ing to herself, saying. "Everybody thinks they arc right; how can you tell who is right?" She slated the problem quite well. To stale the problem is the first step to­ ward the solution. I quote a very bold and dogmatic state­ ment: "There is none righteous, no not one." That is. there is no mere human being that is always right. Do you agree? Including yourself? If you can humbly answer “yes" to this question we are making progress. My dictionary has a rather lengthy column on our English word "right." The first three meanings arc (I) That agrees with what is demanded by law . one's conscience, etc., just and good; (2) that agrees with the facts, correct and true; (3) proper and suitable. Of course, we arc thinking of moral and ethical right and wrong. You may already have noticed that the real question is, whose law. who is the authority on right and wrong? Who has lhe wisdom and power (authority) to say what is right and wrong? Certainly not any of us fallible people, be­ cause of our vantage point, our fallibility. our selfishness, our short stghtedncss and our prejudices There must be an absolute authority be­ cause every effect must have its sufficient cause. For example, an apple falls to the ground. The cause is gravity, not chance or luck. So it is with our universe and its planetary system, our earth and its watering system, our bodies, minds, spirits, etc. There must be a sufficient cause, a de­ signer. Therefore, only the Designer, lhe Creator, has lhe authority, the facts, the van­ tage point, etc., lo determine what's right or wrong. And if he had not avoided verbal or­ ders and if He had not written or recorded what's right and wrong, wc would be in great trouble. And if wc ignore, refuse to believe, or think we know better, or even neglect His written revelation, wc arc programmed to be deceived. Deceit is even worse than AIDS. There must be a sufficient cause, a De­ signer. an eternal, all-wise, all-powerful Cre­ ator. Sustainer and Judge who is lhe ultimate authority on right and wrong He created you and me with the choice of accepting or re­ jecting His revelation: nature; the Bible, the only book God ever wrote; and last, but not least. His dear Son. Jesus Christ, whom he sent into the human race by virgin birth to communicate with humans and demonstrate His love for us by paying the penalty for our sins with His blood shed on the cross. This is called "grace." Read all about it in the Bible. Take it or leave it! Today docs make a difference tomor­ row. and forever Russell Sarver Hastings County and Soil & Water District may jointly combat gypsy moths by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Talks ere under way to explore the possibility of the Barry County Soil and Waler Conservation District providing coordination services to help local government units tackle a growing gypsy moth problem County Administrator Michael Brown told the board Tuesday that he has been discussing such a partnership with the Soil and Waler Conservation District Board and its director. "A final contract has not been reached yet," Brown told commissioners Tuesday, but another meeting is scheduled tonight. "They (the Water and Conservation District) arc very interested. They have some concerns, and 1 hope to sec an agreement reached lo provide gypsy moth coordination services.” Commissioner Robert Wenger said. "Just the nature of the Soil and Water Conservation Service. I think, would be a real asset to this program.” The Conservation District's key objectives are soil, water and natural resource management, and it already works with individuals and units of government on soil and waler conservation practices, reforestation, ground water management and education, environmental education and other similar endeavors. A gypsy moth coordinator would seek local input and delve into available methods that can be used to combat gypsy moth infestation. In June, county commissioners learned that gypsy moth caterpillars were beginning to take a toll on trees in Hastings and in other spots around Barry County. The cater­ tuition, luxury vacation, new car. or debt consolidation—we can help Come tn or ,ippl\ by phone IihI.iv And start living vour dreams tomorrow. Call 1-800-OLD KENT pillars eat leaves from trees and leave their droppings behind. Most trees survive defoli­ ation. but experts at Michigan State Univer­ sity say survival depends on tree vigor be­ fore the leaves have been completely chewed off. Brown has been working with Allegan County to see if Barry and Allegan could join forces to share the expenses of a gypsy moth coordinator, and the proposal with the Soil and Water Conservation District would include Allegan, he said after lhe meeting. Brown noted the state is embarking on a spray suppression program and a coordinator would need to determine if an area is eligible for suppression under state guidelines. "At that point, if they are. and if the local unit wants to fund that spraying suppression program, the gypsy moth coordinator would do everything necessary to get the contracts in place to get the spraying done.” he said. “The opportunity will be there, however, to present other options. We do not have lhe expertise, the Soil and Waler District has lhe expertise..." He said alternatives lo spraying would be particularly important for communities that have a gypsy moth problem that is not eligible for spraying. Wenger noted that the Soil and Water Conservation District is an "informational and helpful organization, and I think that will be an asset to the program. They are there to help people and not tell them what they have to do. They don’t have any negative baggage with them (like an enforcement agency)." "The Conservation District is concerned because this is going to be a big undertaking," Brown said. OLD KENT �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 1997 Lawrence A. Hewitt Kenneth Scott Wilson HASTINGS - Kenneth Scon Wilson, age 3 i, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, September 6, 1997 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids Mr. Wilson was born on April 13, 1966 in Grand Rapids, the son of Kenneth J. and Tama­ ra L (Ganders) Wilson. He moved to Hastings in 1972 and graduated from Hastings High School in 1984. He then had two years al Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis. His employment included Excel Transport in Grand Rapids and Valley Truck. Mr. Wilson was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting. He is survived by his parents, Ken and Tam Wilson of Hastings; a sister, Barb (Doug) Reil of Grand Rapids; grandparents, Fred and Shir­ ley Gunders of Gould City; an aunt, Pam (Kip) Brandenihl of Sandford; a niece, Sharon Ricil; a nephew, Randy Reil; an uncle, Clair Harring­ ton and a very special friend. Dawn Carpenter and children, Jennifer, Katelyn and Cassie. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 9, 1997 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught offi­ ciated. Burial took place at Irving Township Cemetery. HOLLAND - Lawrence A. Hewitt, age 82, of Holland, passed away Sunday. September 7, 1997 at Haven Park Christian Nursing Home in Zeeland. Mr. Hewitt was bom October 25, 1914 to William and Anna (Janeschek) Hewia. He was raised in Middleville and graduated from Thor­ napple Kellogg High School in 1932. He married Cora Dykstra in 1938. They were long time residents of Hastings while Mr. Hewitt was employed at Hastings Burial Vault Company and they were members of the First Baptist Church of Hastings before moving to Holland. He was preceded in death by by his wife, Cora; a son, Gerald; four brothers and four sisters. Mr. Hewia is survived by three sons. Dale of California, Leon of Holland and Jack of Grand Rapids; two sisters. Myrtle Hoops of Royal Oak and Anne Harris of Middleville; a sister­ in-law, Helen Hewia of Hastings; four grand­ children and many nieces and nephews. Services were held on Wednesday, Septem­ ber 10, 1997 at the Mulder Chapel of Dykstra Funeral Home in Holland with burial at Pilgrim Home Cemetery. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E Nonh S< . Huunp Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Sept. 14-8:00 at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE, 1716 Nonh Broud ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, way Randall Hannun. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:4$ a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children meeting al 502 E Bond St (Hasiir.g! Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infix­ mation call 948 912 7 or Rev D.v »d T Huatwtck. vicar at 948-2101 St Andrew's is a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a.m and 6 p m . Wednesday 7 p.m Also Rambo* Learning Center, child care, o a.m. to 6 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett, Pastor. Church office phone *18-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a m Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Bollwood St . Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. 5:00 p.m Tseal, 6:00 p ni Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults "Kids Alive” for ages 2 through finh grade Wednev day - 9 00 a m. Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 00 a.m Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study - 6 30 p.m Kid’s Quizz mg. 7 00 p m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Wor­ ship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m.. Rev Ken Vaught. 11:00a.m., Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to 8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday . 5 00 p m Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Ras Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9:45 am Bible Classes for all ages. 10:40 a.m - Morning Worship Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing Your Faith. 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with •’Youth With a Message". 945-9224 ; 6 30 p m - Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Ftther Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 11 00 a tn . Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 pm WOODGROVE RRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. Church Service 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 241! McCann Rd. Hastings. MI 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer A 10:45 Holy Communion; 9:30 Sunday School (all ages). Thurs­ day. Sept. II - 8 00 AA Fnday. Sept 12 — 5 30 Wedd. Reh. Satur­ day. Sept 13 - 4 00 Wedding. 8: 00 NA Monday. Sept 15 - 7:00 Education Comm. Tuesday. Sept 16 — 7:00 Congregation Council Wednesday. Sept 17 - 10 00 Wordwatcher*. 6 30 TAA. 7:00 Stewardship Comm. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan, G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Julie A Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent Thursday. Aug 28 - 3 00 pm Newsletter Deadline Sunday. Aug. 31 — 9:30 a.m. Sun­ day monung Worship Service. The 9: 30 service u broadcast over WBCH - AM and FM. nursery a provided during the service. Mon­ day. Sept. 1 — Labor Day — Church Office Closed. Tuesday. Sq« 2 — 7:15 p.m. Eileen Circle — Church Lounge. Wednesday. Sept 3 — 9:30 a.m.. MtrthaMary Circle; 1:30 p.m.. Circle #3; 1:30 p.m. Circle #4 at Dorothy Poatema's; 7:00 p.m.. Circle F5; 7:00 p.m.. Ruth Circle. 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearsal — nursery provided. 7:00 p.m., Noah's Ark Orientation in Church Dining Room. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 616)758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 am. Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6: 00 p.m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7: 00 p m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar FUST BAPTIST CHUHCft. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Monung Worship 9 45 and 1100 a m.. Sunday School 9 45 and 1100 a.m. for children and adults Family Hour 6:00 p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday: First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Tune Out Wednesday Sr Htgh Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more informal.on 948 HOM HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Ol GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings, Mich James A. Camp­ bed. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Monung Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rambows or J J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19), Adult Bible Study - No age limits NASHVTILEAREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting al Maple Valley High School. Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rove Catholic- Church. Hastings SuUay Mass 9 30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions’ - UBS lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan Creek Rd . 8 rm South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00a m . Woe dupll 00 a m . Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m BAMRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m., Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m., Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on video* m the borne Free Bible Cor respondent Course. Aug. 3 Morn­ ing services at Tiden Park. Pkiuc following Aug 14. 15. 16. V B S Thursday and Fnday at 7-8 30 p.m.; Saturday at 10-11:30 a.m Fbcnx following HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St., Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-88890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested tn a free Home Bible Study. picase call for more details Sing-Separation Inspirational Musk and fellowship Saturday. Sept 13. I p.m. at Fish Hatchery Park HOPF UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hours Wed Thur* 9 a.m. to 12 noon Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Monung Wor­ ship. 6 00 p m Evening Service Wednesday 6:45 p m Warrior* (grade* K-bth) Youth Fellowship 6 45 pm to 8 30 pm (grade* 7th-l2th) Thursday 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Supen, Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone 616/945-9574 Bar ner tree building with elevator to all floor* Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM 1220 al 10 JU am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m . W'orship 11 00 a m with child care for in­ fants and toddler* thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd trade THURSDAYS Youth Handbell* 5 00 p.m . Adult Hand bells 6'30 pm. Chancel Choir 7 30 pm SUN. SEPT 14 Disciple II Bible Study starts 6.30 pm SUN. SEPT 21 - Barry County C ROP Walk with registra bon starting I 00 p m and walk start* 2 00 p m MVSICA Concert with pianist Calvin Taylor 4 00 pm | Floyd W. Colvin HASTINGS - Floyd W. Colvin, age 68. of Hastings, passed away Saturday, September 6, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Colvin was bora on July 10, 1929 in Hastings, the son of Elmer and Ina (Bailie) Colvin. He was raised in the Hastings area and graduated from Hastings High School in 1947. He was married to Catherine L. Loftus on September 22, 1951. Mr. Colvin served in the United Suites Army from January 1951 through April 1952. He was employed by the Felpausch Cbmpany for 46 years. He began work for the company tn the spring of 1945 as a student Cashier/Stock Clerk in the Hastings High School Co-op training program. He served as Hastings Store Manager from 1954 until 1984 and then as Director of Management Informa­ tion Systems, installing front end electronic cash registers and scanners in all Felpausch stores. He retired in March 1991. In his early years he worked as a Shoe Shine Boy at the former “Fox's Barber Shop" and the former ■'Pew’s Barber Shop” in Hastings. Mr. Colvin was a member of Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church, former member of Hastings Jaycees for 13 >*ars, chapter Presi­ dent in 1959, former member of Hastings Kiwanis Club for 24 years, club President in 1979, member of Hastings Moose Lodge since 1975. He served on the Barry County YMCA board, the Barry County Red Cross board, the CO A Meals on Wheels program, Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Retail Division Commioee and the Hastings Area United Way drives. He enjoyed travelling, bowling, golf, walking and gardening. He bowled in the Senior League at Hastings Bowl and was a member of the River Bend Golf Course for many years. He was preceded in death by his father and a son, Bradley Colvin in April 1985. Mr. Colvin is survived by his wife, Cather­ ine; one son, Bruce Colvin of Hastings; three daughters, Brenda (Kirstan) Vandersluis of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Bonnie (Dave) Wade of Waterford and Barbara Colvin of Novi; seven grandchildren, Brandi, Courtney, Mindy, Alicia, Kollin, Kaeli and Schuyler; his mother, Ina Colvin of Hastings; five sisters, June (Robert) Vandenburg, Elaine (Win) Steward, Men (Richard) Clark, Doris Colvin, all of Hastings and Verna Lancaster of Lans­ ing; one sister-in-law, Helen (Mace) Thomas of Hastings; two brothers-in-law, Leo (Dorothy) Loftus of Hastings and William Davis of Greenville; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were be held on Wednes­ day, September 10, 1997 at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiated. Burial took place at Hastings Ml Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sl Rose Building Fund, Hastings Band Boosters or Hastings Athletic Boosters. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Paul Richard **Dick" Dean DELTON - Pau) Richard “Dick" Dean, age 71, of Long Lake, Delton and formerly of Hast­ ings, passed away Friday, September 5,1997 at his residence. Mr. Dean was bora on August 20, 1926 in Etna Green, Indiana, the son of Paul H. and Hazel (Pippen) Dean. He'was raised in the Warsaw. Indiana area and attended schools there. He later attended Michigan Stale Univer­ sity. He came to the Hastings area in 1953. He was married to M. Pauline Conley on May 3,1946 and she passed away on Septem­ ber 2, 1989. He married Mary L. (Atherton) Parker on May 19, 1990 Mr. Dean ws employed as a sales representa­ tive for Republic Steel Company for 30 years, Myrtle L. Bump| HASTINGS - Myrtle L. Bump, age 93, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 1997 at Hastings Tendercare. Mrs. Bump was born February 29, 1904 in Maple Grove Township, the daughter of John and GeorgeAnna (Eaton) Cheeseman. She graduated from Hastings High Schoo) in 1923 and Barry County Normal in 1924. She taught at the Moore School in Maple Grove Township. She was married to Clarence A. Bump on June 22, 1922. Mrs. Bump was a member of Grand Street United Brethern Church in 1940, now the Hope United Methodist Church, she belonged to lhe Ladies Aid, W.C.T.U. and Mary Martha Circle, she also helped in Bible School and the Sunday School Nursery. She also worked with special needs children in Barry County, started by Tom &. Maxine Ogden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence on September 18, 1987; two sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Bump is survived by a daughter, Dorothy (Robert) Cappon of Woodland; two sons, Clarence Jr. (Wilma) Bump of Kalama­ zoo and Duane A. (Ann) Bump of Woodland; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchil­ dren; one great great grandchild; one sister-in­ law; many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 10, 1997 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught offi­ ciated. Burial took place at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 I retiring in 1983. He had previously owned and operated a gas station/sporting goods store in Warsaw, Indiana for several years. He was a member of Free Methodist Church, Trustee and Finance Chairman of Green Acres, Florida Free Methodist Church, current Presi­ dent of Lantana, Florida Rotary Club, 13 yean perfect attendence in Rotary, Rotary interna­ tional Paul Harris Fellow, former M?son, Shriner and Lions International member, pa»: President Barry County Unit of American Cancer Society. Former Barry County Commissioner, former Rutland Township Supervisor and Justice of the Peace, a state certified County Assessor, Small Cities Grants board member, former member of Barry Coun:y Social Services Board, long time 4-H leader and scouting leader, Co-Founder and par. Pres­ ident of Algonquin Lake Community Associa­ tion, he served on the Hast!ngs/Bany Airport board for several years, he served on the Co-op Extension Advisory Board, member of Michi­ gan United Conservation Cubs, member of Barry County Conservation Club, former member of Hastings and Cascade Country Cubs, past President and Board of Review member of Hypoluxo PoinL Florida Associa­ tion, he raised and sold beef cattle for many y ears, he al so ra n u ns u cc es sfu 11 y in 1993 for Lhe Michigan State Legislature. Mr. Dean was preceded in death by his parents and his Tint wife, Pauline Dean. He is survived by his wife, Mary; one son, Alan Dean; one step daughter, Janie (Dan) Hathaway of Hastings; a grandson, Corey Dean of Kalamazoo; three step grandchildren. Heather and Heath Helmer and Christopher Hathaway; two sisters, Joan (Wallace) Kehr of Goshen, Indiana and Diane Rhine of Kokomo, Indiana; former daughter-in-law, Judi Dean of Hastings. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 9, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Daniel Graybill officiated. Burial took place al Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Free Methodist Church, American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice. | I Clifton C. Gillespie I BELLEVUE - Clifton C. Gillespie, age 82, of Bellevue, passed away Wednesday, Septem­ ber 10, 1997 at Tendercare. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. I Mary Ann Breitner-Forester | HASTINGS - Mary Ann Breitner-Forester, age 38, beloved wife and mother, passed into Heaven with Jesus on Saturday, September 6, 1997 after a valiant battle with lung cancer. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Alayna Victoria Forester, fnend and father of Alayna. David Forester of Middleville; mother, Geraldine Scobey of Hastings; father, James (Sandra) Breitner of Hastings; three sisters, Susan (Don) Gentry of Hastings, Victoria Breitner of Hastings and Janice (Ron) Parson of Casper, Wyoming; one brother, Martin (Gayle) Breitner of Hastings; several nieces, nephews and a special friend. Gary Adams of Middleville. Respecting her wishes no formal services were held Visitation was held on Monday, September 8, 1997 with a prayer service after. Burial took place at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo lhe Barry County Hospice or to the family. Funeral arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Jay Alan Hurst| MIDDLEVILLE - Jay Alan Hurst, age 50, of Middleville, passed away Sunday, August 31, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Hurst was born on October 1, 1946 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the son of J. W. and Mildred Faye (Broyles) Hurst He was raised in Wayland and attended Wayland Union Schools, graduating in 1964 He was married to Carol Ann Michaud for over 30 years Mr. Hurst had two years of schooling with the Air Force. He was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War 1965-1970. Jay Alan was an outdoor enthusiast. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, duck hunting and golfing. Trees were planted in his memory. He was a loving, caring husband, father and grandfather doing kind deeds for his family and friends. Mr. Hurst was a member of lhe Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Hilliards. He is survived by his wife, Carol A. Hurst: his children. Michelle (John) Bouterse of Ann Arbor and Leslie (Brent) Overway of Alto; three grandsons, Nicholas. Jacob and John; his parents, J. W. and Faye Hurst of Morris Town. Tennessee, two brothers. James Gary (Donna) Hurst of Dorr and Tim Hurst of Lansing; sever­ al nieces, nephews, parents-in-law, sisters-inlaw and brothers-in-law. Mass of Christian Burial was offered Thurs­ day, September 4,1997 at Holy Family Cathol­ ic Church in Caledonia Reverend Father David Le Blanc celebrant. Interment took place at Chapel Hill Memonal Gardens m Grand Rapids. Memonal contributions may be made to Amencan Heart Association or the Knights of Columbus in Hillards. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville Ruth Helen (Shaw) Harrell | HICKORY CORNERS - Ruth Helen (Shaw) Harrell, age 77, of Gull Lake, Hickory Comers, passed away Saturday, September 6, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. Harrell was bora on February 25,1920 in Saginaw, the daughter of Robert and Hazel (Gladden) Shaw. She graduated in 1938 from Grants Pass High School in Grants Pass, Oregon. She was married to Dr. Frank G. Harrell on May 14, 1944 in Yuma, Arizona. Mrs. Harrell was a medical secretary at Loma Linda University and an Industrial Nurse at Allas Press and had been a medical assistant to her husband for many years. She was a member of Kalamazoo Seventh Day Adventist Church and was Pathfinder Leader and Area Coordinator for the Michigan SDA Conference. She loved her grandchildren, nature & crafts and was inducted into the Path­ finder Hall of Fame in 1995. Mrs. Harrell was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy in 1987; her parents and son-in­ law, Richard J. While in 1986. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Frank G. Harrell; four children. Shirice While of Augus­ ta, Charles and Dene Harrell of Tamarac, Flori­ da, Francine and James Mastrovito of Holt and Melody and Ken Lutz of Hickory Corners; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 9, 1997 at the Kalamazoo Seventh Day Adventist Church. Elders Oliver Johnson and Arthur Covell officiatedg. Burial took place at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to either Michigan SDA Conference Pathfinder Department or Quiet Hour or VNA Hospice of Kalamazoo. Funeral arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Milton D. Mason HASTINGS - Milton D. Mason, age 84, of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Mason was bom on August 3, 1913 in Kalkaska, the son of Howard and Alvina (Wygent) Mason. He was raised in the Kalkas­ ka area and attended Kalkaska schools, graduating in 1932 from Kalkaska High School. He was married to Olive M. Hearl-Worden on June 28, 1936. Mr. Mason served in the United States Navy from May 1945 until November 1945. He moved to lhe Coats Grove area of Barry County in 1946 He was employed at the Barry County Lumber Company in Hastings for 24 years, retiring in 1978. Previous employment included Kroger Food Stores, The Old Royal Coach Company in Hastings, The Old Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Company in Hast­ ings and during lhe Depression yean he work­ ed at the C.C.C. Camps. Mr. Mason was a life member of Kalkaska Masonic Lodge #332 and a member of the National Rifle Association. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Loyd, Howard and Crawford Mason and a sister, Ione Chaffin. Mr. Mason is survived by his wife. Olive; four sons, Marvin (Sieglinde) Mason of Hast­ ings. Wayne Mason and special friend, Fred Bogema of Holland, Ralph Mason of Clarks­ ville and Richard (Marie) Mason of Hastings; four daughters, Karen (Don) Williams of Sidney, Linda (Bob) King of Woodland, Helen (Bob) Schuh of Ml Prospecu Illinois and Ruth (Howard) Miller of Gays, Illinois; nine grand­ children, Tin$ (Brad) Brubaker, Marvin (Amy) Mason, Korinne (Dennis) Holl, Sharilyn Klahn, Michelle (Roger) Hendershot, Peggy Enz, Terry Crump, David and Matthew Miller; thirteen great grandchildren, Conner and Olivia Mason, Seth and Jesse Holt, AshaLea, Jessie and Kailey Hendershot, Mollee Herman, Joshua Enz, Zachary Crump, Jesse Grabau, Shannon and Garret Brubaker; two brothers, Darrell (Lucille) Mason of Parma and Walter Mason of Chicago, Illinois; four sisters, Lois Slocum of Parma, Agatha Hailer of Niles, Illi­ nois, Zora Runion of Montevallo, Alabama and Loma Grow of Alexandria. Kentucky; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. September 11. 1997 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings wilh Pastor Ben Herring officiating. Burial will take place at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery in Wood­ land Township, Barry County where Masonic and Military services will be conducted. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or a charity of one’s choice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 11, 1997 — Page 7 Woodland N€WS Social News by Catherine Lucas The Lakew(M»d Community Ambulance crew and auxiliary will hold the first Sunday dinner of the 1997-98 season next Sunday. Sept. 14. from noon until they run out or people quit coming (usually around 3 p.m ). This time the meats at the meal served at Cunningham's Acre will be ham and roast beef Until summer, they will hold similar din­ ners on the second Sunday of each month they will also draw a winner for this year's quill raffle Tickets arc being sold by all ambulance-involved people and al the ambulance station on M-43 west of Wood­ land. The 1997 quill is made in the Dresden plate pattern Betty Smith told me that among her col­ lection of letters from famous and worldknown people, she has a letter from Mother Teresa, who died last week. The letter was in reply to one Betty wrote her when the nun was ill four or five years ago. and Mother Teresa included her favorite poem and lhe prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. She also sent Smith a picture of herself. Harold and Nell Stannard hosted a Sunday dinner with 14 guests this week. Their guests were myself. Tom and Dons Niethamer. Frank and Wilma Townsend. Dale and Sarah Piper. Lorna Little. Earl Engle. George Schaibly. Marvin and Ella Kantner and Bob and Virginia Crockford. The dinner was Swiss steak with all the extras and rel­ ishes that could be added. Wilma Townsend furnished the delicious pies for dessert, peach and chocolate. Loma Little, who is the Stannards' guest from California, says she would like to stay long enough this year to see our fall color. David Niethamer flew back to Michigan last Friday night after spending ten days or so with his daughter. Tonya, and Judge Josh Fredericks in California. Being away from work and responsibilities for a while gave his hand injured in an accident with a com­ bine a little time to heal. Dave flew into Detroit, where he was met by his wife. Darlene. Carolyn Brodbeck Brecheiscn (Mrs. Lloyd Brccheisen) had bowel surgery last week and was still in the hospital Sunday. Most of the local churches had Sunday School promotions this week. Lakewood United Methodists called theirs “Rally Day Roundup." The church was decorated with bales of hay. a saddle and a cowboy hat. The ts Finnie-Haefele united in marriage Goodriches to mark 50th anniversary Thomas Robert Finnic and Donna Sue Haefele were united in marriage on Oct 18. 1996 in a candlelight ceremons at Willow Ridge in the Foothills of Denver. Colo. Parents of the couple are Joan Finnic and the late Dr Gordon Finnie of Hastings, and Francis and Robert Haefele of Denver. Colo. Kendra Dwyer, friend of the bride, was matron of honor Gordon Finnie. brother of the groom, was best man Griximsincn were Sieve Haefele. David Foltz, and Paul Hauschild Marcia Haefele. sister of the bride. was a bridesmaid. Sisters of the groom. Kathryn Finnie and Kimberly Hauschild were bridesmaids. Nieces of the groom. Kathy and Samantha Hauschild. were flower girls. The couple honeymooned in Vail. Colo., and currently reside in their home in Grand Rapids. Robert and Phyllis Goodrich will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 14. 1997. They were married at the Olivet Con­ gregational Church in Olivet, on Sept. 14, 1947. They have one son, Greg and Sandy Goodrich and one grandchild. Gregory, of Hastings. They will be celebrating their anniversary with family and fnends on Sept. 14. Coones to celebrate 40th anniversary Meginleys to observe golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Larry Coone will be celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary on Sept 14, 1997. Larry and Reda have four children and 12 grandchildren Larry retired from the Kellogg Company after 35 years of service and Reda stayed at home to take care of her family. They serve God faithfully at Cedar Creek Bible Church. Those wishing to celebrate with them by sending cards may send them io: 1615 E. Hickory Rd.. Battle Creek. Ml 49017. Glenn and Naomi (Toocie) Megtnley were married Oct. 11. 1947. Family and fnends are invited to an open house at Tom and Maurine Krapper's home at 697 Sheffield Rd. Sept 13. 1997 from 4-8 p.m. They have two children Dan lives here and Esther lives in California. Rev. Ward Pierce wore a plaid shirt and a cowboy hat. The church education department will hold a fall carnival next Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. to open the Sunday evening children's pro­ gram for the year. There will be games, ac­ tivities. a hot dog roast and prizes. The Lakewood United Methodist Church bazaar will be Saturday. Oct. 18. Other bazaars are being planned by other churches and we will have the full schedule soon. VFW Post No. 4461 recently donated a new flag to Lakewood United Methodist Church as they do when the old one gets worn out. which is about once a year as lhe flag gets lots of wind where it hangs Evan Geiger broke his ankle at football practice last week and had surgery. He will be home all this week with his foot elevated. He is the son of State Representative Terry and Jan Geiger. Doris Flessner broke her nght wrist Satur­ day while washing lhe car. The arm is now in a cast which will be changed in a few days to a different one. A photographic and musical tribute to lhe landscapes and people of America produced by Don and Fran Van Polen will be shown for a free-will offering Monday, Sept. 22. at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium. The Woodland Eagles are busily working on their Craft Fanfare which will be held Saturday. Oct. 4. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m in lheir building on Main Street in Woodland There will be child fingerprinting by the Barry County Sheriffs Department, many wonderful craft items to choose from and a bake sale with coffee and doughnuts Food will be available through the show I met Frank and Joyce Wembrccht in Al- LEGAL NOTICES THIS FIRM 1$ A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — DofouH hot b**n mod* in th* condition* of o mortgog* mod* by Kathy Sv* Cook, a marri*d woman to Mortgage Plus. Inc., o Michigan Corporation. Mortgage*. dated January 14. 1994 ond recorded on January 19. 1994 in Lib*r 595. on Pog* 226. Borry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by m**n* assignment* to TEAXPtE-INLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION at assign**. by an assignment which was recorded on August 10. 1995 In liber 637. on Pog* 346. Borry County Records on which mortgog* there is claimTwo Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Nine ond 77/100 dobart (172.939.77). Including interest at 8.00% per annum. al th* Barry County Courthouse In Hatting*. Said premite* are *ltuated in TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN. borry County. Michigan, and ore described a*: thence South thence North 02.5 feet, thence North 89 degree* 55 East 214.90 feet to the place of beginning. »ub thereof for Banfield Rood. Th* redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from th* dot* of such sol*. unl*s* determined abandon TEMPLE-INLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL; (248) 642-4202 Trott * Trott. P.C. TEMPLE-INLAND MORTGAGE CORPORATION. 30150 Telegraph Sult* 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 HI* <97064831 Marjorie Campbell to celebrate 90th There will be an open house to celebrate Marjone Campbell's 90th birthday on Sun­ day. Sept 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. ai the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Bill and Donna Kinney, at 525 W. Clinton St.. Hastings. Marjone has two daughters. Donna and Lois Carl, who will host the event. No gifts, please. A card and your presence is gift enough TRAIN TODAYLEAD TOMORROW! Wfl you an S2O-S45K th* year A company tn a fah decide of growth (vmanu. a unkvtiu. Are you... • SFO8TSM1NDED? • Amtauott? • Boatobie good rtfcrtaca’ If yoa qualify, that pautxxe wifi growth A NOW (BN) 2JM9M. EOE/M-F your Fall Projects! Serving the West Michigan area. to The Hastings Give us a call with am questions you may htve BANNER Must be 18 years of age and have at least 3 months of positive work experience in an Industrial setting. Responsible candidates only, need apply LeT us help you with SUBSCRIBE Call 616-945-9554 •Machine Operation ♦Mig Welding ♦Press Operation ♦Production maith • Vinyl Windows • Custom Bath Enclosures • Custom Mirrors • Insulated Units • Glass Replacement Hastings • 948-3091 vided. notice it hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by o solo of the mortgaged ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan ot 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on Thursday. Oc­ tober 23. 1997 1620 feet to the place of beginning, thence South 964. thence Wetl 580 foot, thence North 545 feet, thence East 330 foot, thence North 429 feet, thence East 250 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 12 monthft) from Attorney* for NATKXS8ANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Suite 100 Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 File <97086390 (10/9) (9/11) The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will accept applications from Interested citizens to the Barry County Parks & Recreation Commission until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19,1997. Applications can be obtained at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor. Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. your local area. MANPOWER is currently accepting applications for the following positions: mi the turn of Eighty-Eight Thoutond Four Hundred Seven ond 87/100 dollar* ($88,407.87). including interest at 8.50% per annum. Under the power of tale contained in toid mor- NOTICE WORK NOW!!! Bonita Lockwood turned 101 on June 21. 1997 Bonita resides at the Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Rd . where she enjoys reeding, cards and letters, and visitors She would be delighted to hear from her friends. MOTTGAM FOMCLOtUM SALE THIS FIRM IS DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Dwfoult ha* b**n mod* in th* conditions ol o mortgog* mod* by Thoma* G. Ow*n and Susan M Owen. husband and wif* to Broodmoor Financial Services. Inc., o Michigan Corporation. Mortgog**. dal*d August 15. 1996 ond recorded on August 19. 1996 In Lib*r 669. on Pag* 892. Borry County Record*. Michigan, and wo* assigned by m**n* assignments to NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE COPORATION os NATfONSBANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Immediate long term to hire positions available NOW! Earn top wages while working for the leading manufacturers in the area and receive the best Benefits available in the area. Bonita Lockwood marks 101 years Icgan Thursday evening and we had dinner al .i restaurant near the motel where we were slaying On Friday morning. Joyce and I judged some booths in lhe agncullure build­ ing al the Allegan County Fair and Frank explored the fairgrounds and watched the horses being exercised We all met for lunch and then went off in different directions with me coming home and the Wcinbrechls going to a conference ai a lake north of here. MANPOWER 127 N. Market, Hastings 948-3000 Clerical applicants may fax resumes’ to 948-3052 E.O.E. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concern­ ing proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday, September 17,1997, commencing at 7:X o'clock p.m. al the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Norris Bacon for rezoning of property located on the north aide of M37/ M43 east of M37/M43, Green Street and Hearth Road Intersection. Described as: Beginning at a point in the North right of way line of Heath Road which la 61.20 feet North and 92.80 feet West of the center of Section 13, Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Rutland Charter Township, and running thence South 47 degrees 52 minutes East along said right of way line 310.30 feet, thence North 40 degrees 46 minutes East. 1073.4 foot to the South right of way of the Michigan Central Railroad, thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes East. 650 to the center of the Thomapple River, thence Southwesterly following the thread of said river to a point which Is North X degrees 32 minutes East, 1015.X feet from the place of beginning, thence South X degrees 32 minutes West, 1015.3 feet to the place of beglnlng. This property Is currently zoned ”R5" Recreation District. The applicant seeks rezoning to the “C3" General Buslnoca District. 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Ute Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinan­ ces and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to Individuals with disabilities. Individuals requnng auxiliary elds or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited to bo present at the at Of esaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed amendments BARBARA BEDFORD, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD, HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 480M (818) 948-2194 i �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: Mart A. Tramala A Aaa«ctetaa, P.C. la a Mt ciBirtar ami wa are attampM «• Mart a AaM aad aay lalarmatiea attained wM ba Meed MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho» been mod* in the condition* ol a mortgage mode by MICHAEL D WA1KEB ANO VA1ERIE GAY WALKER. HUSBAND ANO WIFE. to D I N BANK, o Federol Sowing* Bonk Mortgogee. doted Aufluit 5. 1996 and 'ecorded on August 9, 1996 in Libor 669 on pogo 33. BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be duo ot the date borool the sum ol one hundred nineteen thousand two hundred seven and 31/100 Dollars (S119,207.31). Including Interest at 9.123% per annum. Under the power ol solo contained In said mor­ tgage ond the statute In such cose mode ond op proved, notice is hereby given that sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some pari ol them, at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse Hostings. Ml. ot 1:00 PM on October 23. 1997. Sold promises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. BARRY County. Michigan and ore described os: THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE EAST 57 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SEC DON 21. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 8 WEST EXCEPT THE SOUTH 208.7 FEET THEREOF The rodemnftwn period shall bo 12 months Irom the dote of such sole DATED: September 11. 1997 DB N BANK ATTORNEY FOR: Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain < Associates P.C. 401 South Old Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (10-9) Augwsr • •. t-rwr Present: all board members Residents 19. Attorney Jim White Dove colled the public hearing to order at 7 05 Representative from Wolverine Paving mode comments. The public mode comments ond asked questions with answers given Closed Public Hearing at 8 IS. Cory made a motion that it be fabled until fur­ ther resofvements con be mode by the residents of Lower Lake. Gary seconded, all ayes, motion car­ ried by roll COll voir Dave made a motion to adjourn Gory seconded motion carried, meeting odjournod at 8 40 p.m Wilma Dan.s't Clerk Attested to by: David Kaiser Supervisor (9-11) Share Local Information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! PLEAM B£ AD VTIED THAT REED, STOVER A O’COMMO*. P.C. IS ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LE C T A MIT ANO ANY INF 0PM A TOON O« TAIMED WWJ. BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made it. Ine term* and con­ ditions of a certain mortgage which was mode on the 17th day ol November. 1993. TIMOTHY M RED MOND ond TERESA A REDMOND husband ond wile ond JOAN M. HAAS, a single woman, os Mor­ tgagors to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION a credit union organised ond esisling under the laws ol the United States, os Mortgagee, and recorded on the 23rd day of November. 1993. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County ond State of Michigan in Libor 589 of Records. Page 775. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid on the date hereof $30,438.84 principal ond interest at 7.50% per on num. ond no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having boon Instituted to recover the debt secured by soid mortgage or any port thereof, ond the power of sole in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of such default Notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of October. 1997. al two o'clock in the afternoon at the east door of the Courthouse In the City of Hostings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. there will be offered lor sole ond sold to the highest bidder ot public auction or vendue the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amount due ond unpaid upon said mor­ tgage. together with interest to date of sole ond legal costs ond expense*. including the attorney fee allowed by law. ond also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect ‘ts interest in the premises, which premises ore described os situate in the Township of Hope. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows ro wit THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1 2 OF THE SOUTH I 2 OF T HF NOR THWF ST F R ACT ION AL 1 4 OF SEC DON 29 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST FRAC DONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 1.235 FEET. THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION 196 FEET THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SA!D SECTION 959 FEET; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE NOR THWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 44 FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 296 FEET THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The period of redemption will be six months from date of sole unless determined abandoned in accordance with I948Q 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the dote ol such sole Dated: August 20. 1997 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED. STOVER B O CONNOR. P.C. 151 S. Rose Street. Suite 800 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (9/18' I A Vermontville Theatrical Group J Presents... Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring September 18, 19 & 20 at 7:00 pm & September 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Vermontville Opera House Ann landers Strange lunch Dear Ann Landers: 1 am in my mid-50s and have been reading your column for several years. If anyone had told me I would be writing to you one day. I would have said she was crazy. Well, here I am My cousin. "Mary." and I grew up together and have been close friends for a good number of years. She phoned my hus­ band at work and asked him to have lunch with her because she "needed to talk.*' My husband, "Dick." called me and asked if I would like to join them. I said. "No. I think she is probably having trouble with her hus­ band and needs a male ear." That evening after dinner. Dick told me Mary confessed that she was obsessed with him and had been for a long time. She also said she didn't have much in common with her husband any longer Dick advised her to get some couseI mg and work out lhe problem with a professional, period. This strange luncheon took place three years ago. and 1 have been virtually ignored by Mary, her mother and her sister ever since. They show up at very few family affairs now and art very cool to me. 1 find this most upset ting. Please tel) me what to do about this unhappy situation. — Dixie Dilemma. Dear Dixie: I suspect Mary is uncomfor­ table in your presence because she made a failed attempt to get something going with your husband. She assumes he told you about it. and now. she is embarrassed I tee no mason for you to try to mend fences and seek this woman's friendship Her ag­ gressive behavior toward your husband sug­ gests that she is not a very good friend. Be cordial when you meet at family affairs, and let it go at that. Dog stcry Dear Ann Landers: My wife and I live on 10 acre* of farmland in Texas. l*d like to direct this letter to those people who abandon unwanted pets. If just one person gets the message, maybe wc can keep an animal from suffering needlessly Dear Pet Owner: 1 know that when you dropped off your puppy on the side of the road, you imagined she would find a happy home on a farm. You drove off with a clear conscience. Your puppy must have been terrified when you didn't come back. When she wandered up to our place, she was starving, weak and covered with mange, and had lost much of her hair. It’s a miracle that she hadn't been hit by a car. But that would have been better than be­ ing found by the local coyotes. My wife and I decided it would be best for her if 1 did what you didn't have the guts to do. I got my gun. When 1 walked over to her. she whimpered and put her head on my foot. It was then that 1 realized she was only a flop­ py. I couldn't see the sights on my gun because of the tears in my eyes. I just couldn't pull that trigger After lots of love, care and the help of a good vet, "Sally" is going to survive and has become a precious addition to our family To me. she’s the prettiest puppy ever, although she will forever carry the scars on the body and her spint Next lime. I hope you will be responsible and take your unwanted pets to your local humane society. — Hallsville. Texas. Dear Hallsville: A great many pet letters cross my desk in the course of a day. but yours was one of the most moving. Thank you Adults Tickets 85.00 • Senior Tickets 84.00 Advance tickets or information call 726-0804 BARRY COUNTY TOWNSHIP OF YANKEE SPRINGS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The rosWento and proparty owners of the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County and any other Interested persons: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Yankee Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday. September 18,1W7, commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall on: 1. An amendment of Article XV, Section 15.16 of the Township Zoning Ordinance to change the penalty portion of the ordinance from a misdemeanor to a municipal civil Infraction punishable by a civil fine of not more than 8500.00 plus costs and expenses. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Planning Commis­ sion reserves the right to recommend more restricted zoning classifications, and to make Its recommendation to the Yankee Springs Township Board at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance and the proposed amendment are available for public examination by request to Ken Worsham, 2338 E. Parker Drive, Wayland, Michigan 49348 or by calling 616-795-3346 during evening hours on any day except legal holidays from and after the publication of the within notice, and will further be available at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Township Clerk of the need for the same Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk, Jan Lippert, at 284 No. Briggs Road, Middleville, Michigan 49333, or by calling 616-795-9091 All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed amendments. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Al Schwennesen, Chairman 12285 Oakwood Shores Wayland. Ml 49348 616-795 7204 To: GIRL, Chan-See Mane bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 25. 1997 at 5:15 p.m. to Gilbert and Tory Douglas of Woodland Weighing 6 lbs. 5*4 ozs. and 20*6 inches kmgBOY, Sidney Edward bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug 29. 1997 at 7:52 a.m. to Ron and Leslie Hasty of Shelbyville. Weighing 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Jacob Daniel bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 27. 1997 to Jeff and Jean Bugbee of Lake Odessa. Weighing 9 lbs. 6 ozs. and 21 Vi inches long. GIRL, Riley Jayne bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 27. 1997 at 8:17 a.m. to James and Lisa Rutherford of Middleville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20V$ inches long. BOY, Ryan Matthew bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 24. 1997 at 7:26 p.m. to Vince and Susan Silver of Hastings. Weighing 5 lbs. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Abby Anne, bom at 1:15 p.m on Aug. 19. 1997 at Hancock Hospital to Danielle and Leon Sutherland of Ontonagon. Michigan Weighing 7 lbs. 7 M ozs. and 19 in­ ches long. Grandparents are Cheryl and Roger Haapala of Rockland and Gloria and Leon Sutherland of Woodland BOY, Taylor Zachery . bom on Aug. 18 at 2:46 a m. to Todd and Dawn Harding Weighing 7 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long Welcoming home Tay lor is big sister Tara for sending it on. Most dogs that arc dumped on the side of a road are hit by oncoming traffic or starve to death Sally was a lucky dog. indeed, to have ended up in your family Give her an extra bone tonight, and tell her it's from me Driving diabetic Dear Ann Landers: I was upset by your response to the letter about the diabetic driver who accidentally caused the death of a young woman. He had not been monitoring his blood sugar and had been drinking the night before the accdent occurred. You said there should be laws to protect people from drivers like this. Passing a law against diabetic drivers would not solve lhe problem of accidents caused by non-compliant people. 1 am an R N in an emergency room, and 1 take care of many such individuals. Not long ago. 1 had an 18-year-old male brought in for the second time in a week because he suffered a seizure This time, he was driving and ran into a tree. He was lucky he didn't kill himself. While the young man's sister was standing by, 1 asked him why he hadn't taken his anti­ seizure medication He said. "I didn't feel like it." 1 told him he was likely to have his driver's license revoked His sister replied. "He doesn't have one." No law restricting his driving would have made any difference to this man. He doesn't care about himself or anyone else. The same goes for drunk drivers who stay on the road despite having had their licenses revoked Laws are no deterrent to people who have no respect for authority So what's the solution. Ann? — Clovis, Calif. Dear Clovis: The lawbreakers should be dealt with promptly in a no-nonsense manner. For repeat offenders, jail time should be meted out. Lots of radio. TV and newspaper publicity may also help keep the offenders in line. Shame and puolic disgrace can be strong deterrents I’m for using whatever works. Keep reading for more on this subject From Midland. PA.: Nice going. Ann. We diabetic drivers are a real hazard 1 bet you could eliminate quite a lot of accidents by get­ ting us off the road And while you’re al it, Ann. why not pass laws to withhold licenses from lhe stupid, the nibbemeckers. the animal lovers who drive with pets in the front seat, the elderly, the day dreamers, people who use cellular phones, women who put on makeup while driving and those who eat their breakfast or lunch while driving? And. hey — how about the idiots who try to read your col­ umn while sitting in traffic? Give people with diabetes some credit. Sure, there arc jerks out there, but just because someone has a hypoglycemic episode doesn't mean we need another law. The ma­ jority of people with diabetes are well aware of their blood glucose levels and are very responsible. Vernon, Conn.: My daughter and 1 were very disappointed in your response about the diabetic driver who accidentally killed a young woman. 1 hope you aren't advocating different laws for diabetics than for the rest of the population My daughter has been a diabetic for eight years and will be driving soon. She is in ex­ cellent control of her diabetes. Like most diabetics, she can tel) when her blood sugar is low and keeps a ready supply of sugar at hand. Diabetics are faced with many challenges, but they can do anything as well as a non-diabetic. including drive. The problem with the dirver in your column was not his diabetes but his irresponsible behavior That driver was well aware of the steps he needed to take to prevent an insulin reaction, but he did not follow them. He was a menace to himself and others on the road. 1 say crack down on all irresponsible driven. Please don't make life any more difficult for my daughter by making special laws targeting diabetics. Dear Vernon and al) who wrote: Message received and noted Thanks for the welldeserved clop in the chops An alcohol problem ? How can you help yourself or someone you love? "Alcoholism: How to Recognize It. How to Deal With It. How to Conquer It" will give you the answers. Send a selfadressed, long, business­ size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago. HI 60611-0652. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1997 Creator* Syndicate, Inc. lake Odessa N€UUS by Elaine Gariock Lake Odessa Historical Society meets tonight with Harold Stannard of Woodland giving his story of Woodrow Wilson, presi­ dent. with his topic "When The Cheering Stopped " There were several visitors at the last open house at the Society's Depot? Museum on the last Saturday of the month. Monday, Sept. 15, is the date for the mon­ thly pick up of brush by lhe village DPW crew. Saturday, Sept. 13. will be a busy time in lhe north end of town, with two events taking place within sight of each other. On the fairgrounds there will be a Boy Scout rally with exhibits, demonstrations and all manner of promotions for scouting. Nearby at tlie depot?museum, the Ionia County genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. for business and for a presentation by Barbara Trierweiler, who will speak on lhe topic of county clerks and genealogists working together Five members have qualified for the 1997 class of First Families certificates There will be an awards night announced Saturday. Retired School Peponnel will have a joint meeting Wednesday. Sept. 24. with retired slate employees at the Ionia Masonic Temple with a dinner served al 6 p.m. The May 10 wedding of Staci Carey and Grant Jackson has been announced. They were wed at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lansing. The bride is the daughter of Kristine Dockier of Woodland and Daniel Carey of Portland. The groom's family is from Jackson. Staci is a graduate of Lakewood High School and attended Baker College. She is a medical receptionist for Sparrow Family Health Center South. The Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion has announced the appointment of Steve Earl as the new engineer for eight counties in the Grand region which includes Ionia County and other counties to the north and west. His responsibilities involve road and bridge im­ provements. For this county, the roads would be M-21, M-50 in part. M-66, a small seg­ ment of M-91 and 1-96. Notice has been sent to this community of lhe death of F. Paul Wilson of North Carolina, husband of the former Donna Teitz. Fred was bom at Calumet and married Donna in 1950. He was a navigator in the USAF in the South Pacific in World War II and rose to the rank of captain. He flew 25 missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star He was recalled to active duty during the Korean crisis and then retired in 1967 as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Strategic Air Command. Following retire­ ment. the Wilsons moved to Connecticut where he worked in real estate. In their se­ cond retirement, the Wilsons moved to North Carolina to a golf community. Other sur­ vivors are son John in Colorado and daughter Anne in Florida and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at a Presbyterian church Aug. 21. The residence is at Foxfire Village. Jackson Spnngs, N.C. Private services were held on Wednesday last week for Jessie Franckowiak. 90. of Grand Rapids, who died Sept. 2. She was sur­ vived by six grandchildren and two daughters: Rose Marie Wallington of Florida and Delores Hazel (Mrs Richard) of Lake Odessa The grandsons who lived here in lheir younger years are Rick (Karyn) Hazel of Kentwood; Randy (Pam) Hazel of Lake Onon. Ryan (Alyssa) Hazel of Ann Arbor She was also survived by Sister Theoliu SSND of Wisconsin and brother Adam Kolen- da of Grand Rapids. She had been a member of Sl. Isidore Church and its Altar Society. She had lived at Lake Manor here for several months before returning to Grand Rapids to enter Villa Elizabeth. What is that bright spot in the southwestern sky in the evening? Is it a star, a plane or a planet? The newspaper carries lhe answer. venus is the evening star during September nights as it has been since August and will be until the end of this year. It now sets about nine in lhe evening. Toward the end of last week Venus and the bright star Spice were close to each other. The moon is to the right of Mars Jupiter shines in the southwestern sky in lhe constellation Capricornus. Saturn rises earlier each evening and will be visible by 7:30 by the end of September. Mercury is lhe morning star during September The final inspection of the Counter Drain was held Friday monung with representatives of (be village, the excavating company from Saranac, the county drain commissioner and others. The grass seed sown Aug. 27 is now showing bnght green, especially where it was watered. A grandson of Marian McVay of Jackson Road. Bradley Emery in the U.S. Navy will be stationed in Pensacola. Florida after his bask training at Great Lakes Nival Center He will have training as an aviation elec­ tronics technician. Sunday marked the return to the major schedule for Central UMC. To initiate the church school year, the education co/.inunee sponsored a potluck dinner, which was followed immediately by a miniature golf ac­ tivity. The table (greens) were decorated with confetti tees and each had its numbered flag. The ten holes were scattered on the south lawn and players kept score on printed programs with holes marked from Genesis to Revela­ tions A tableful of trophies awaited the players back in the fellowship hall. There was an award for a hole-in-one to Dr. Richard Barnett and Eagle awards, perseverance awards and bogey awards. Shirts, caps, golf mitts, mugs and other prizes were awarded. Five couples are camped on the lawn of Lakewood Christian School as the Am­ bassadors have come to do whatever needs to be done by way of painting, carpentry, repairs or building. Couples from North Carolina and Ohio visited Central UMC on Sunday. Ionia County Conservation District is star­ ting its fall tree sale. Orders can be placed un­ til Oct. 10. Red Pine and Norway Spruce arc the likely choices, along with white pine blue spruce and balsam fir. Both seedlings and transplants are available. Kim Deardorff is listed as one of the speakers at the district's Sept 11 field day at lhe Shattuck farm on Keefer Highway. Diners al Sisters' Restaurant Saturday were pleased to note that among the patrons were weatherman from Channel 13. Bill Steffan, and his wife, who were en route to Grand Rapids after attending the MSU football game Friends of the Library met on Sept. 2. Among ocher items of business, they vo»ed lo provide funds for the custom-built circulation desk for the library in its new location. The .. desk and all new shelves will be built to match .• > the existing shelves, which will in turn be .’X moved once books have been relocated on the • new shelves Librarian Connie Teachworth •:» was present to review some of the plans for the interior of the library . She had samples of > countertop material, upholstery for some chairs and the carpet The colors of interior and extenor arc of one theme and they are echoed in lhe T-shirts on sale �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time International Seal and Lock Company and the Viking Corporation By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Emil Tyden was an inventor He was always looking for a better way to do things He had invented several gtxxi items in various fields. These he had patented and then sold the patents and never operated as the manufacturer of the inventions until the self locking car seal. He demonstrated a sense of business “how to" early on and the car seal plant, along with the Consolidated Press com­ pany. were evidence of his ability to see the complete picture and put together his ideas and make them work at a profit The self locking car sea) had other uses besides sealing railroad cars 11 could safeguard any item needing protection from being opened. Some seals have been used by Pahs fashion houses for sealing the necks of the gowns to prevent customers from return­ ing a dress after having worn it. A version ot the seal is used to identify the game a hunter kills as the one the license covers Ninety-six percent of the United Slates railroads and many railroads in ocher coun­ tries began to use the car seals They were time savers, and were protection against theft from the railroad cars Mr. Tyden also became interested in lhe community of Hastings and in other com­ panies working in lhe City. He obtained in­ terests in lhe Hastings Wool Boot Company and invented a method of shaping the wool boots, which were made of felt, so that they fit better and designed the machinery to make them. He also came to the aid of the Hastings Table Company He invented lhe 61 Tyden Pedestal Table Lock, which kept the multi­ leaf tables made by lhe company from spreading at the seams. The tables had a split pedestal and the leaves were inserted, as many as were desired. This lock kept the table stable and the Hastings Table Company became much more successful Many of those pedestal tables are still in use today The need for a good fire fighting sy stem for public buildings and for factories in particular was real. Mr. Tyden had been interested in such a project for several years and had in­ stalled sprinkler systems in lhe factories he was affiliated with. He had a friend named Peterson who in­ troduced him to Gunnar Liljegren. of St. Louis. Mo., who had designed a revolu­ tionary and greatly improved device for automatic sprinkling Mr. Tyden invested in the Viking Com­ pany. However had he done a little more in­ vestigation before he invested, it might never have happened. He discovered that Liljegren had spent the money he had invested and little to show for it. Mr Peterson had completely backed out. Mr. Tyden discovered that Mr Liljegren had no sprinkler head that would be accepted as satisfactory by the insurance companies Patents on the “wet" systems had expired so they could be used for the Viking system. He also learned as a result of his investigation that the "dry" system designs for automatic systems was much more desirable Mr. Lil­ jegren didn't have a dry valve patent The Tyden Seal Company Division of the Viking Corporation built in 1963. However, an eastern gentleman did have such a patent He proceeded to pay Mr. Liljegren for his interest in the Viking Corporation and set about inventing a dry valve that he could pa­ tent himself and use. The wet valve patents already owned by Viking were usable and he began to make these sprinkler heads, while he designed a dry valve that didn't impinge on lhe ocher man's patent. The new valve was patented and was the foundation of the Viking Corporation operations There is a difference between a wet sy stem and a dry system of automatic sprinkler The water in both systems in the overhead pipes in the building is controlled by a large valve, through which the w ater must pass on its way to put out a fire. In the wet system, actual water is in the overhead pipes at all times It is held there by lhe valve that controls the supply of water for the sprinklers, the water coming from a storage tank or a city water system In the dry system, there is no water in the overhead pipes in the building, just air. held there by a definite pressure by the valve. The valve prevents the water from the storage tank or the city water main from coming into the pipes until the air pressure in the pipes is reduced below that at which it is ordinarily held by the valves. The heat of the fire operates the valve. It melts the composition metal brace that controls the mechanism, opening it and allowing the water in the pipe to flow through the sprinkler heads, placed about every eight feet, which arc made to allow the water to spray over a considerable area The dry system has the advantage of not having water standing in the overhead pipes, which could possibly freeze Needless to say. the dry system valve in­ vented by Mr Tyden surpassed any other valve and Viking Corporation became a reality In 1920 the Viking Equipment Company was founded The company financing sprinkler sy stem installations was founded in 1925 This was a senes of joint venture* with Program from the Viking Corporation’s 75th Year celebration in 1972. fire spnnkler contractors throughout the United Slates Viking makes the valves and spnnkler heads and other equipment and sells them to the contractors who buy the pipes and other components and has a shop where the piping is made ready for use in the installa­ tions. This method of distribution of lhe sprinkler systems practically guaranteed the success of lhe company. By having them in­ stalled by franchised dealers the amount of er­ rors in installation was reduced and the Viking company often worked on a 50-50 ownership of lhe shops with lhe installers. Installation of the Viking sprinkler systems had a profound effect on the cost of insurance to the companies and institutions havng them installed. They are found in many types of buildings including hospitals, nursing homes, factories, stores and airports and their hangars Emil Tyden was a man of integrity . He followed a policy of employing local labor and he promoted people from within the com­ pany as much as possible He was very fair in his employment practices. Mr Tyden had the ability of choosing lhe right people to work in his many activities. He seemed to sense who would be good and faithful employees and who would go the ex­ tra mile. He was generous to the community as his businesses prospered. He gave of it to charities and churches and to every worthy local project. He financed college educations for several young men from the City of Hastings. He gave a tract of riverside land to the city, which the people named Tyden Park in his honor, leaving a long term legacy. He supported Pennock Hospital and contributed to it many times over the years. He was interested in banking and felt that a competitive two-bank system was important for Hastings. He bought a controlling interest in one of the two banks which were proposing lo merge and both banks went on to prosper. He invested in many new enterprises He sold some companies and bought oi organized others When he sold Hastings Piston Ring company in 1939. lhe company was a rising leader in its field and employed many people of the area His beloved wife. Minnie H. Johnson Tyden. died of pneumonia on Jan. 11. 1934. leaving behind a special legacy of her own. as she had been a very compassionate person, in­ terested in the people of the community and was sympathetic to the needs of others. She raised her daughter. Florence, to be a special person, with a sense of dignity, right and a keen sense of humor. She also had her father's sense of business and often took an active pan in the businesses Mrs Tyden's family, the Johnson family, also contnbuted to the business, the economy and the community of Hastings. Aben E. Johnson came to Hastings and became presi­ dent and sales manager of the Hastings Manufacturing Company after working for a time at International Seal and Lock Company Hastings Manufacturing Company bought out the Michigan Piston Ring Company in 1921. The company, recognizing the vulnerability of the piston ring to dust and other sources of wear, and its place in controlling oil consump­ tion in the engines of the automobiles, made improvements in lhe piston rings and developed lhe Steel Vent ring which was patented in 1935 and worked very well :r. the higher compression V-8 engines. Casite was introduced in 1929 as a lubricant for lhe purpose of loosening rust encrusted ' shackle bolts, cylinder head stud and so forth With some improvements in the formula, it was marketed as an oil additive to speed engine starting and dissovie engine sludge and varnish. In 1940. Hastings Manufacturing Company purchased Casite and captured yet another successful enterprise Col Emil Tyden hired a young man named Richard A. Groos in 1925. Mr Groos was bom on Nov 17. 1891. in San Antonio. Texas, the youngest of eight children He graduated from Cornell University with lhe Class of 1914 He was employed at Newport News. Va.. until 1925 when he was hired to work in the automatic spnnkler business with the Western Automatic Spnnkler Company out of Los Angeles Richard A Groos married Miss Florence Tyden on Oct. 16. 1926 at Evanston. III., and moved io Hastings in 1931 Mr Groos and his family have continued to keep the traditions of the Tydens growing through the years and Richard T Groos carries on the complex corporation 2mil Tyden died on Nov 23. 1951. at the age of 85 When he was 81. he was still very active and invented and perfected a new Hush type spnnkler head which was to be recessed Richard A. Groos, president of the Viking Corporation. Richard T. Groce, president of the Tyden Seal Company Division of the Viking Corporation. into the ceiling, thus becoming nearly invisi­ ble. It was deemed to be ideal for store, of­ fice. apartment houses and other interiors where appearance was a factor. It was felt that the new style sprinkler head would be an asset in hospitals and in the ward caring for mental patients as the head would be much harder to pull loose by patients The name of the International Seal and Lock Company was changed to the Tyden Corporation in 1961 In 1963. the Viking sprinkler operations were moved to the new Industrial Park into a new building built that year which has been added onto several times. Industrial Park is located on the west side of the City of Hastings Tyden Seal operation followed, moving there in 1968 Tyden Corporation Seal Company Division of the Viking Corporation is very strong, and reaches around the world tn 1997 under the leadership of Richard T Groos. Sources: Centennial Edition: The Hastings Banner. 1956. Marshall L. Cook, feature writer for the industrial seaion. Archives of the Hastings Banner, a Look Back. 150 years. 1837-1987 City of Hastings. Michigan 1871-1971. Photographs from the Hastings Banner archives. L€GAL NOTIC6S: NOTICE TO THE RKNDCNT* OF BAMY COUNTY: Ca—of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Bacaaaad Estate File No 97-22179 -$E ESTATE OF W1LDA F. FUHR. Deceased. Social Security No. 378-48-1479. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in rhe estate may be borred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAME NOTICE On October I. 1997 ot 10 30 am.. in rhe Probate Courtroom. Hotting*. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H Show. Judge of Pro bate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Gor­ don F. Fuhr, requesting that he be appointed Per tonol Representative of the Estate of WILDA W FUHR, who lived ai 2949 S. Wall Lake Rood Hotting. Michigan 49058. and who died on 8/09/97. requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined: and requesting also that the Will of the deceased dated 12/17/8!. and codicils dated none, be admitted to Probate Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probale court and the (proposed) personal representative within lour months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record Dole: 9/8/97 David A. Dimmers (P12793) DIMMERS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 616/945-9596 Gordon F. Fuhr 1942 N. Broadway Hostings. Michigan 49058 (9-11) MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* been mode in the condition* of a mortgage made by KAREN L WILLEY to UNITED STATES Of AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADM1NSTRA TtON. U.S DEPT OF AGRICULTURE now known os USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee dated July 8. 1993. and recorded on July 9. 1993 in Liber 577. on poge 114. Borry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the dote hereof the sum of sixty two thousand one hundred fifty throe ond 43/100 Dollar* (166,153.43). including interest at 7.250% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that soid mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole of the mortgaged promise*, or some port of thorn, ot public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse Hosting*. Ml. ot 11:00 a.m. on October 2. 1997. Said premises ore situated in VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE. Borry County Michigan ond ore desenb od as: LOT 66 OF MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS NO. 3. ACCOR DING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 26: VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sole. Doled August 211997 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee Attorney For: Mortgogee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates. P.C. 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (9/18) Notice Is hereby given that the Borry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: CASE NO. SP 15-97 Frank I Larry Abbott, (applicants) Frank & Mary Abbott, (property owners) LOCATION Ai I I 085 M 66 just South ol Lacey Rd on the East side in Sec. 10 of Assyria Twp. PURPOSE. Requesting o special use permit for a home occupation in on existing detached ac­ cessory building for a mochine shop ond assembly of small machinery CASE NO SP 16-97 Philip Poortengo. (applicant) Philip 8 Gayle Pooriengo. (property owners) LOCATION: At 6501 Martin Rd between Jordan 8 Brown Rd. on the East side in Sec. 7 of Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for a mechanical repair facility. MEETING DATE; September 22. 1997 TIAAE: 7:30 P.M. PLACE: Community Room in the Court* 8 Law Building ol 220 West Court St.. Hosting*. Michigan. Interested person* desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be hoard ai the above mentioned time and place. • Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing Persons in­ terested in accompany ing the group should contort the Planning Office. The special use applications ore available for public inspection at the Borry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. Stole St.. Hosting*. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office ot 948-4830 for further information. The County of Borry will provide necessary aux­ iliary old* ond services, such os signors for the hearing impaired ond audio tapes of printed materials being considered ol the mooting to in­ dividual* with disabilities ot the mooting/hearing upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aid* or service* should contort the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. Stalo Street. Hostings. Ml 49058. (616) 948 4891 Noncy L Boers ma Borry County Clock (9-11) CREDIT MOSLEMS UNDERSTOOD FREE SMJMT10N SV niOHC 510.000 $30 OOO $80,000 $ 88 rno - $70 7 mo CAPITAL SUKERS, INC. EXTRA COPIES of The BANNER ere avaMMe throughout Greater Barry County. EXPERIENCED CABINET MAKERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Manpower has cabinet maker positions available IMMEDIATELY!!! Starting Wage over $10.00 an Hour! due to an increased in demand, a local furniture manufacturer is currently accepting resumes. Experienced candidates only. You may contact our office by fax: 948-3052 or come in and see us at: MANPOWER 127 N. Market Street Hastings. MI 49058 E.O.E. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 1997 State Legislature trying to find solution to Durant judgement by Juson Carr Staff Writer The Michigan Legislature will begin at­ tempting to find a solution to the hit on state finances caused by the Durant case. State Rep Terry Geiger told Monday's Leg­ islative Coffee The Michigan Supreme Court recently ruled against the state in the case, which be­ gan in the I98(k when X4 school districts tiled sun. saying the way the slate funded special education violated the Headlcc Amendment The school districts' position was upheld by the Supreme Court, as well as a circuit court and the Court of Appeals. The Stale Office of Management and Bud­ get has said that lo compensate all school districts, with interest, could cost up to SI.2 billion For comparison, the state general fund budget is $8.6 billion Geiger said Monday that the Supreme Court's decision means the state will be held liable for $211 million The decision camthe day before Gov John Engler could sign next year's education budget. To free up some money to repay lhe school districts, Engler vetoed $230 million of funding to at- risk students "The governor had lo veto that to make room for that $211 million," Geiger said. He said he is hopeful that al-nsk funding can be restored, calling it a very helpful program that was part of the Proposal A school-fund­ ing package The legislature is not scheduled to return to work until Sept 23. but Geiger said that he hopes that by next month a solution can be found that will allow at-risk funding lo be restored. The Legislature has been off since mid- to late July, returning only to pass the fourccnt per gallon gas tax increase and offset­ ting lax cuts. At the same time. Geiger men­ tioned that oil companies had raised the price of gasoline by about 12 cents per gallon. He said he questioned oil companies about lhe price rise and they claim it was due lo heavy traffic and several refineries having to be shut down during the summer My hope is — and they assure me — when they gel everything back that prices should roll back, but I’m not holding my breath." he said. He said the legislature also is discussing deregulation of public utilities in the slate, noting that Michigan utility customers pay 15 to 30 percent more than utility customers in Illinois and Ohio He said the discrepancy is so wide, that some companies are consid­ ering utility costs in deciding whether to ex­ pand in Michigan or other slates, adding that he knows of one company now deciding be­ tween Michigan and Nebraska The legislature is now trying to come up with a deregulation plan that ensures home­ owners do not pay higher rales while large companies see rate reductions, but Geiger said there is a general agreement that some­ thing needs to be done. legislative aide Tom Chadwick, filling in for State Sen. Joanne Emmons who was out of town, said there will probably be a slow upcoming session because everyone is still uncertain about the effects of Durant. He said everything not budget-related has been moved to the back burner as a result. He said Emmons received a good response to her teacher surveys and plans three more teacher "listen-ins." He said teachers cited discipline as the number one issue and Em­ mons is waiting to complete her listen-ins before drawing up a bill lo deal with it. Chadwick added that work on the Finance and Education committees, both of which LEGAL NOTICE: MORTGAGE FOftECLOMMK SALE RiBirtA. Tremeta A Awctotet, P.C. to ■ Mt ceBecter aad we ar* atteMpEtog te ceBoct ■ MM Md atry totonweMee aMatoad wto be eaed a^_ — tw max (MrpoM. MORTGAGE SALE - Moult hot beeo mod* in the conditions ot o morlgoge mod* by JEFFREY P MILLER AND LUCY V MILLER HUSBAND ANO WIFE io EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF Ml. Mortgog** doled December 8. 1995. ond recorded on December 20. 1995. in Liber 647 on pog* 725, Borry County Records Michtgon. ond assigned by MESNE assignment to FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. AS TRUSTEE, by on assignment doled December 11. 1995 and recorded on March 14 1996 in Liber 654. on page 292. tarry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgog* there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of siwty four thousand six hundred sixty eight and 77 100 Dollars ($64 668 77). .nclud.ng interest at 11.100% per annum Under the power of sole contained in so»d mor­ tgog* ond the statute in such cose mode ond ap­ proved notice is hereby given that sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some port of thorn, ot public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml. ot 1 00 p.m. on October 23. 1997 Sotd promises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON BARRY COUNTY Michigan ond ore described os lot 14 of supervisor s plot of Marti acres, accor­ ding to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in liber 3 of plots on page 103 also described os part of the SW 1 4 of Section 33. town 4 north range 8 west Borry County Michigan described os beginn­ ing at the point on the north and south ’. 4 line of sotd section 33 which lies due south 490 feet from the center of sotd section 33 as established by the southeast corner of Gaskill s Plot according to the recorded plat thereof thence due south 100 feet, thence south 89*57 west 217 8’ feet thence due north 100 feet thenc* north 09 57 east 217 81 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the date of such solo unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole Do'»d Scpitmbsr 11 1997 FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgogee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgogee Robert A Tremom 8 Associates P C 401 South Old Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham M! 18009-6616 (10 9) Emmons chairs, will be slowed somewhat, as both committees now have vacancies as a result i>( the death of Sen Doug Carl. Chadwick said Emmons also will be at the Barry County Courthouse at 1:30 p m. Munday . Sept 15. lo formally announce she is running for re-election in 1998. If re­ elected. it will be Emmons last term before she is forced out by term limits. Chadwick described this as "the farewell tour for Sen. Emmons" John Robineite. representing U.S Rep. Vern Ehlers, said Congress is working to finish the 1998 appropriations bills. He said Congress had recessed at lhe end of July and is just now gelling back into session. Before recessing. Congress passed a deficit reduction package that is expected to balance the budget by 2002. Robinette said the pack­ age also provides $95 billion in tax cuts over the next five years and $275 billion over 10 years Among those tax cuts are a $400 tax credit in 1998 for each child under 17. increasing to $500 in 1999. an increase in (he exemption from federal estate taxes from $600,000 to $1 million and reduction in the capital gains tax on sales of stocks and other assets held more than 18 months from 28 percent to 20 percent A bill drafted by Ehlers to ban human cloning has also passed the House Science Committee and will now be taken up by lhe House Commerce Committee. Coffee attendees asked questions over a number of topics Darrel Hawbakcr asked about the status ol proposed legislation to raise the age of consent from 16 to 18 and to strengthen statutory rape laws. Geiger said bills are circulating in the legislature, but he didn't think they had been introduced yet. He said there are some concerns about lhe age of consent and whether or not it is enforceable. George Cullers asked if Geiger and Em­ mons supported or opposed efforts to control or eliminate billboards He said he would like to see billboards controlled, calling them "an eyesore." Chadwick said Emmons did vote to restrict cigarette billboards, but hadn't seen any re­ cent proposals yet. He said there are some experiments on highways with putting commercial logos on blue signs at exits. He said if the experiment is successful, that made exclusively against the automobile’s insurance carrier. Geiger said the "hazy question" is if there is a burden on the state or insurance earners with the law as currently written and that any bill granting an option to wear a motor­ cycle helmet has to go further in separating the state interest from the individual. Sheriff Steve DeBoer added that in his 26 years in law enforcement he has never been to a motorcycle accident that didn't involve injury, including some in which the helmet was worn down lo the inner lining. "1 believe that sometimes people have to be saved from themselves." Olinger said he supported wearing a hel­ met and probably would continue to do so even if he had the option, but that he felt helmets should be voluntary Tim Burd said he fell at some point the government has to stay out of people's live* and that included helmet and seat bell laws. "h’s not the government's responsibility to tell you what's good for you." Burd said. State Rep. Terry Geiger (right) speaks at Monday’s Legislative Coffee while Mark Robinette, representing U.S. Rep. Vern Ehlers, listens. some legislators think billboard restrictions could work. Chadwick cautioned that Em­ mons is skeptical about restricting all bill­ boards. as it comes down to property rights issues versus environmental issues. Geiger said the issue has come up before. He said he supports some controls, but not outright elimination, pointing out that while Barry County may have wide support for such a proposal, but Ionia County with wide support for property rights may be'vehe­ mently against it. "It's going to be a difficult one lo bite on to. In response to a question about area dams. Geiger said he was pleased that Ehlers and U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra were getting in­ volved in me issue. He said there appears to be a fight between federal and state agencies, with some in the Department of Natural Re­ sources in favor of tearing out all dams be­ cause of fish kills and warming of the water. He said the DNR has a clear policy to allow run-of-the-river, but that he found it absurd lo rip out all dams, some of which have been in place for 100 years. Cullers responded, "Sure lhe dam may have been there for hundreds of years, but for thousands of years before that there was the river." Mike Olinger asked about HR4284, which would allow adult motorcyclists the option of wearing helmets. He said all bordering stales allow motorcyclists the option and that he thought Michigan should do so as well. He argued that helmet laws are an in­ trusion of people's right to choose and that he hasn't seen facts to support the public burden theory. The public burden theory suggests that if involved in an accident, a motorcyclist is likely to suffer head injuries that are very expensive to treat and require funding from stale catastrophic care funds or increases in all residents* insurance premiums. Geiger said a similar bill had been voted on the last time it came up. He added that because of possible injury, there is a com­ pelling state interest in requiring motorcy­ clists to wear helmets. Geiger also pointed out that state law now considers motorcycles as pedestrians, meaning that in lhe event of an accident with a car. insurance claims are "At some point they could say 'you’re too fat. you shouldn't be eating that beef.*" He added that he did not believe the gov­ ernment has a responsibility to pay people's medical bills. Geiger said he had proposed an amendment on a previous helmet bin requiring motorcy­ clists who choose not to wear a helmet to sign a waiver against the state’s medical funds. He admitted there are some questions as to whether a waiver is constitutional or otherwise legal He added there is a bill float­ ing in the legislature that would make nelmels a secondary offense, similar to a seal bell violation. As a secondary offense, a driver could not be stopped simply for not wearing a seat belt or not wearing a motor­ cycle helmet. A new feature for Legislative Coflie was a poll of attendees and of those polle-.. 1? fa voted keeping lhe existing helmet laws and nine favored making helmets optional. There was unanimous support for changing the stale law to recognize motorcycles as motor vehicles. The Legislative Coffee is a monthly pro­ gram sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. It takes place at 8 a.m. the first Monday of every month at lhe County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. FINANCIAL FOCUS furnished by... Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. A better education... Include investing in your budget Is something missing from your family budget? Of course, every budget includes expenses for housing, utilities, transportation, clothing and food. Then there's always a need for in­ surance. repairs and gifts And most people like to allocate a little for recreation, enter­ tainment and travel. But what about investing? Most people manage to pay their bills every month, and many people are disciplined enough to establish and follow family budgets. But surprisingly few people include investing in their budgets Investing should be part of your monthly budget. It’s not something to put off until the day you might have a chunk of extra money (That day never seems to come, does it?) Even if you’re retired, it’s important to con­ tinue investing part of your income to help in­ crease your principal and stay ahead of inflation. And the easiest way to do so is to make an investment as often as you pay the electnc bin. Dollar cost averaging is one way to invest regularly and systematically. and it offers a number of benefits. For one thing, it's much easier to invest smaller amounts frequently than to save for one big investment. While you're waiting to accumulate that large sum. it’s too tempting to spend your money along the way. and before you know it. you have to start all over again. Many mutual funds allow you to invest as little as $50 per month. Some financialservices firms offer dollar cost averaging into stocks. Often, your monthly investment can be automatically withdrawn from your bank or brokerage account, making it even easier to incorporate dollar cost averaging into your monthly budget. In addition to enabling you to invest with smaller amounts, dollar cost averaging makes market fluctuation work for you. Although it doesn't guarantee a profit or prevent a loss, dollar cost averaging does allow you to buy more shares when prices are low and fewer shares when prices are high. This eliminates the risk of investing all your money at the market high and typically results in a lower overall cost per share than trying to "time" your purchases. Working toward a secure financial future is just as important as having a roof over your head and food on the table — and even more important than some of the other things in your budget. You pay your cable provider and waler company every month — why not pay yourself, as well? - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. AT&T 40'7.. Ameritech 64 Anheuser-Busch 447,. Chrysler 37 CMS Energy 367. 58’/. Coca Cola D & N Financial W/. 897. Dow Chemical 64’/.. Exxon Family Dollar 23 First Financial Bancorp 467. Ford 45’/. 67 General Motors Hastings Mfg. 347. 1007,. IBM JCPenney 61 Johnson & Johnson 57s/. 147. Kmart Kellogg Company 45'7,. 467.. McDonald's 567. Sears 11’7» Simpson Industries 187. Southeast Mich. Gas 77. Spartan Motors 567. TCF Financial Upjohn 357.. Gold 321.50 Silver 4.75 Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 7851.91 Volume 506,000,000 + 7.. + 7. + 7.. + —7. -17.. + 17. —7. + 7i + '7w + 7. + 1'7.. +1’7.. + 17. —4 ••• -7. + ’/.. —1 -7. + 7u + 7» + 7. + 27. + 7. -1.00 + .12 —27.87 In my daily life. I’m surrounded by educators My wife was a substitute teacher and my oldest daughter and daughter-in-law are both teaching I’ve also met with teachers throughout the area, from Lansing to Litchfieid Everyone seems to agree on the im­ portant points: teaching is a demanding pro­ fession; parents need to be more involved; federal government regulations can be counterproductive; and. most importantly, kids are basically good. People become teachers because they want to enrich the minds of tomorrow. However, we are asking them to do so much more than that, assigning them many heavy respon­ sibilities. As a high school English teacher recently told me. teachers' job description has changed and expanded. She said it is frustrating to be expected to not only educate students. but to feed them, entertain them, in­ stil] morals and do c\erythmg but fill out thei r college applications. Teachers are a caring lot and most are willing to undertake and accept the enormous task of preparing today’s kids lo become tomorrow's business and community leaders. But we should avoid asking them to do too much. Fortunately, most parents do make sure their kids have homes, clothes and mcids and seem to care that their kids know right from wrong. Many teachers also said that they are hamstrung by the overreaching arm of the federal government. As a Pennfield High School government teacher told me: “The federal govcmmeni only supplies about 5 per­ cent of schools' operating funds, yet does its best to control 40 percent of what happens in the classroom." Teachers, parents and local school boards are quite capable of directing their children's education Teachers have also helped point out another thing: moat kids are solid kids. We all need to have more faith in the youth of today. Despite some "bed apples." the majority of students strive to do their best. It’s important to remember that the vast majority of Michigan students never present a discipline problem. In fact, leu than one-tenth of 1 percent of Michigan students were expelled in 1995-96. And 94.8 percent of Michigan students finish high school — more than at any time in the past six yean. Even so. we must work to keep more kids in school. One of my colleagues in Congress, Pete Hoekstra, is working on a creative initiative called "Education at a Crossroads." This project is about reexamining the federal government's role to enhance student learn­ ing. Members of Congress will solicit teachers, parents and school leaden for good ideas to improve basic academics, increase parental involvement and ensure that educa­ tion dollars are used effectively. By soliciting ideas and thoughts from the parents, teachers and employers who best understand the challenges facing our schools, we can better equip our young people to lead productive and self-sufficient lives. The beginning of the school year is a good time to reflect on how to make our school systems better and ensure that every student gets the education they need to compete and succeed. Delton board s ts goals A special planning and goal-setting meeting of the Delton-Kellogg School Board was held Monday afternoon, in which board members "focused on how the district can most effectively provide quality learning for all students." according to Superintendent Marsha Wells. During the meeting, the board discussed the areas of curriculum and instruction, staff training, the district's physical facilities, financial operations, community connections and communications, and having a safe and orderly learning environment. The board will further refine its goals at its October meeting. Wells said. Comments and ideas from the community about "how the board can best pursue quality learning for all" prior to that meeting is welcome. Wells said. The board also reviewed its practices and did a self-assessment of how to be effective as a board. At the regular board meeting Monday evening, the board approved the hinng of Brenda Pickett, formerly the middle school assistant principal al Hartford Public Schools, as the new Delton-Kellogg High School assistant principal. Pickett replaces Larry Phillips, who resigned to take a principalship in Galesburg-Augusta. The vacancies in administrative positions in the district are now filled, as last June Cynthia Conarion-Mead. childhood enrichment coordinator for the Portage school district, was hired as the new Delton Elementary School assistant principal. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 11, 1997 — Page 11 Tennis team gains win over non-league Lakewood lliink < I il Running is not only healthy, but full of fun One sport the appears to be growing in popularity. as well as numbers, is cross country. The numbers have always been strong at schools like Hastings or Caledonia, hut now area programs such as Maple Valley. Lakcwcxxi and Delton arc also seeing an increase in runners and as a result arc courses (hilly or flat) that may present another problem This year the Barry County meet has been moved back by request of lhe area coaches This is a decision the area media truly appreciates. Come Saturday Oct. 4 wc will find out who the best runners in Barry County arc. And this year those accolades succeeding even more. Al Delton this fall there is excitement over the fact that both lhe girls and the boys both have enough members to field teams One freshman. Jessica Kellogg, is really making a big splash. Zach Taylor and Casey Louden lead Delton’s boys squad providing both experience and swift times around the will be even tougher to grab with the talent, and numbers, that arc included in the 1997 field. • Volleyball Champs: Winners of the Hastings Summcrfcst Volleyball Tournament arc DWTA * team that includes Jacquelyn Tolles. Cheryl Rogers. Scott Carlson. Greg Nelsen and Karen Nelsen Tire runner-ups were the Point Diggers. • Area Anglers Succeed: The Hastings leam of Jim Sprague and Jeff Denny finished eighth at the Tn State Bas» event at the Grand River on Aug. 23-24. Sprague and Denny managed to catch lhe second largest bass al the event and woun< up with five bass that weighed 8.72 pounds. Other area participants were Delton's Vaughn Mills (seventh place team). Woodland's Wendell Studl (21st). Hastings' Jim Wright (23rd). Delton's Allen Acker and John Higdon (28th) and Hastings' Andrew Koch (38th). The Classic Championship will take place in Coldwater on Sept. 19-20. • Picking off Passes: When trying to locale information about another topic. 1 recently ran into an area achievement. Maple Valley's Jason Hoefler intercepted 12 passes during the 1990 season and is tied for third in the Stale record books with those pickoffs. At No. I is Enrico Sambiago of Petersburg-Summerfield who had 15 picks in eight games during the 1980 football area courses. The T-K Invitational on Monday featured runners from 28 schools including Middleville. Maple Valley. Lakewood. Caledonia and Delton. Maple Valley's girls went to Stale last season. Caledonia won two Stale titles (girls and boys) in Class B and Coach Tammy Benjamin's T-K teams include State qualifiers Jessi Davis and Ryan Hesselink. Now. all of the local harriers arc gearing up for a shot ai lhe MIS finale. There is quite a bn of running talent for one area and that doesn't even include Hastings Saxons' Chanssa Shaw. Tim Rounds. Laura Thomas and Michael McKeough. What's great about running is the fact that its just the runner against lhe rest of the field One last burst to finish in front of that other runner, one iast chance to reach that personal best. Records are set everyday with bright hopes of making to State It has a lol lo do with pacing and figuring out when lo nuke that last surge towards the finish line. Sometimes a runner faces challenging A clean sweep* Hastings High's varsity tennis team shutout LakcwixxJ 8-0 on Sept. 4 with some solid efforts in both singles and doubles. Kim Karmcs beat S eg rid Johnson al No. I singles 6-0. 6-3. Erika Simpson won over Kristi Eldridge at No. 2 6-1. 6-0. Danielle Wildcm defeated Abby Dingcrson at No. 3 6­ 1,6-0 an * Mylea deGoa won at No 4 with a 6-2. 6-4 triumph against Cindy Kruisenga The Saxons' doubles players were equally impressive and did not lose a single set. Lisa Cooklin and Becca Cooklin defeated Deana Welch and Keathcr Wilcox at No. I doubles 6-0. 6-0. Sarah Bcllgraph and Katie Williams beat Liz Scoville and Jamie Stafford at No. 2 7-6 (10-8) 6-4. Alicia Cooney and Sally Edger won over Erica Scofield and Christy Wakley at No. 3 6-0.6I and Carley Case and Jen Hendershot, al No. 4. posted a 6-3, 6-0 win over Mikki Galaviz and Melissa Raymond. The Hastings Invitational was held last Saturday. Complete results were not available as of press lime. Mylea deGoa was one of 12 Saxon winners in their tennis match with the Vikings. Hastings’ girls put breaks on Park in O-K White race By placing runners in the second-fifth slots the Hastings girls cross country team won over Wyoming Park in league action on Sept 3. Chanssa. Shaw finished second in 21:40. Carolyn DeWitt was third in 23:03. Karcy Schlachtcr finished fourth in 23:03 and Kristen Schlachtcr placed fifth in 24:28. Katie Klavcr was the overall winner in 20:20. Hastings' girls won by a score of 23­ 32. The boys did not fare as well, dropping a 26-29 decision to Wyoming Park. Tim Rounds was second in 18:36. David Parker was third in 18:57. Levi Solmcs was seventh in 19:43 and Michael McKeough placed eighth in 20:10. Cun Filkins was the overall winner in 18:24. : host Delton Panthers wound up third out of seven teams in the Sept. 3 event and Delton's girls were fifth out of seven squads. Gull Lake won the boys title with a 28 total compared to Delton's 66. Gull Lake also won the girls race with 57 points. Dehon scored 99. See BREAKS (Continued page 14) D-K running strong... Hastings’ Erika Simpson serves up a winner in her 6-0. 6-1 triumph over Lakewood's Kristi Eldridge. Prized shooters... Dewey Lampkin and Bob Kirkland, both from Middleville, participated in the archery nationals in Lexington. KY. Aug. 2-3. The event is held by the Archery Shooters Association. To quality for the nationals, shooters must finish in the top 10 in their state. Kirkland placed second and Lampkin fifth in Michigan's hunter class to earn a trip to Lexington. The national event consisted of two separate courses featuring 20 targets each which were shot during a two-day period. Both of the local shooters used Proline compound bows from Bobs Gun & Tackle. Delton, Hastings T-K golfers post season wins The Panthers arc again scoring well on lhe links as last week's prep golf results indicate. Delton defeated Gull Lake on Sept. 3 157­ 159 al Mullcnhurst. Scott Hovanec carded a 36. Mike Kammeraad posted a 37. Brian Lilhbndgc scored a 41 and Scott Boze added a 43 The day following the Panthers matched shots with KVA rivals Comstock and Parchment at Eastern Hills. Coach Kent Enyart's Delton team placed first with a 163. Comstock wound up second with a 172 and Parchment finished third with a 178. Mike Kammeraad came into the clubhouse with a 38. Scott Hovanec and Kyle Kwasny each had scores of 41 and Bnan Lilhbndgc carded a 43. Dchon had a scrimmage with Hastings on Wednesday and play Paw Paw at Lake Cora today. Freshman Jessica Kellogg found a great way to make a great impression Monday al the Thomapple-Kcllogg Invitational. Kellogg beat a defending Slate champion. Coppcrsvillc's Julie David, for first place honors in the Thomapple division wilh lighting-fast time of 20:01. The Panther girls finished fourth with 106 points. Coopersville was first with 55 points. Desi Pctkoff finished sixth in 21:05. Nikki Schiedel was 16th in 22 43 and Erin Rickert was 37th in 25:23. also for the Panthers. Delton's boys placed fifth with 89 points behind front-runner South Christian. Zach Taylor nearly claimed Delton's second gold with a second place 16:52. Casey Louden was 13th in 18:07. Nino Fogaroli was 19th in 18:45 and Kody Louden was 27th in 19:24. Nino Fogaroli gave Delton some solid points with his spot at No. 20. Saxons Win in White... Soccer club selling product... Dennis Zerbel. the president of the Thomapple Valley Soccer Club, has lour teams competing in the fall season. Seventy six girls from all around Barry County make up the four teams. The seasons began on Sept. 8 and end the first full weekend in November. The girls will be selling coupon sheets with over S500 worth of coupons from local merchants for a $20 donation. The coupon sheets are available from any team member or at Boomtown Sound. Big Boy. or Dr. Gole's office. Shown here are Jessica Gole, Kelly Zerbel holding the sheets that are available through the Thornapple Valley Soccer Club. (Photo provided) Soccer Saxons lose in overtime Hastings struck first and second, but fell in overtime to Northview Monday in O-K White soccer action at Johnson Field. The Saxons received first half goals by Chris Stafford and Sam Stafford to go up 2-b on the Wildcats John DeWitt assisted on both of the first half tallies as Coach Dennis Argetsinger's hooters appeared to be on their way to a league win But. the Cats came storming back, getting a first hall goal from Nick Bompezzi and two more from Bompezzi in the second half lo take a 3-2 advantage Hastings' Steve Storrs knotted the score al 3-3 late in the second half, but Bompezzi responded in overtime with his fourth goal of the game Northview managed just 15 shots on Hastings’ goalkeeper Mark Arens, while lhe Saxon strikers recorded 29 shot attempts on the Wildcats' net Arens was credited with 7 saves The Saxon swingers beat Wyoming Park (168) and Northview (163) with a 160 score on Sept 4 at ironwood. The lop four scorers for Hastings were Steve Ohreitcr (36). Jake McClelland (40). Don Smith (42) and Adam Gee (42). Joe Edger and Mike Nystrom each carded rounds cf 44. Jason Miller scored a 45 and Ken Rose contributed a 47. Hastings also took part in the Sept 6 Greenville Invitational where they placed 11 th out of 12 teams with a 360. Obrciter had an 83 al Greenville. Gee posted an 85 and Don Smith carded an 89 T-K Rolls On... Middleville's golf team went to 6-0 on the season and 3-0 in the league with a 158-199 triumph over Godwin on Monday Adam Seifert carded a 36. Ryan Lcnartz fired a 40 and Josh Sturm. Alex Middleton and Malt Pullen all had rounds of 41 for Coach Bernie Weller's Trojans In the JV match. Middleville beat Godwin with a 187 score Brett Ybema was first for the Trojans with a 41 Middleville will lake part in the Forest Hills Central Tournament on Saturday Jessica Kellogg was forty seconds better than the defending State champ on Monday I �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 1997 Saxons score often in “team” win versus Lakewood Call it winning with a committee Hastings slid by Barry County aval Lakcwotxi last Friday in varsity football action 34-8. The only way to describe the Saxons' effort is with the word "team.” Coach Jeff Keller’s Saxons used seven runners who totaled 176 yards, four receivers who added another 83 markers and had six players who assisted in scoring the 34-point total. Quancrback Andrew Courtright ran for one touchdown and threw for an additional two. Receivers Jim Storms and Steven Dahn each caught Courtright aerials for scores. Storms' catch went for 16 yards and Dahn’s reception covered 4 yards Three runners. Tony Bowne and Mike Purscll reached pay dirt as well, while Beau Barnum added two extra points. Bowne led the Saxon ground gainers with 50 yards on 12 carries. Josh Richie managed 48 yards on 10 attempts. Pursell went 41 yards on 11 attempts. Josh Lindsey had 3 carries for 15 yards. Courtright gained 14 on 2. Josh Miller had 2 runs for 5 yaids and Eric Carlson logged the ball twice for 3 more yards. In the receiving department, four Hastings' receivers caught passes. Luke Warner had one for 42 yards and Malt Moore made a reception for 21 yards. Storms and Dahn collected the other Saxon catches. Courtright played well in h s first game as a starter completing 4-of-* passes for 83 yards. 2 touchdowns and I interception. For Lakewood, q.tarterback Jason Dow went 6-for-9 for 100 yards and hooked up with Shane Richardson on a big pass play in the fourth quarter The pass to Richardson resulted in a short Dow run for the Vikings' lone touchdown Andrew Courtright slips in for one of his touchdowns as teammate Steven Dahn watches from behind. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Josh Lindsey darts past the Lakewood defense in varsity football action last Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) SAXONS (Continued from pege 14) BOWLING SCORES Tuesday Mixed Hastings Bowlers 6-2; Pin Seekers 5-3; Mostetler Graphics 5-3; Rexfib 5-3; Friends 5-3; Woodmansee Sawmill 3-5; Advanced Commercial Printing 3-5; Consumers Concrete 2-6. Mens High Games & Series B. Squires 178; M. Yoat 179-485; J. Beachs 174; H. Bowman 192; S. Hyde 186; M. Christ­ ensen 197; G. Heard 247-614 Womens High Games & Series T. Phenix 166; B. O’Keefe 170; C O’Keefe 179; C. Mayhew 141-372; D. Barry 123-297; J. Bryans 167. A nice crowd welcomed football back to Johnson Field last Friday at Hastings High. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Wednesday P.M. Nashville 5+ 3; Hair Care Center 3; Mace's Pharmacy 3. Finishing Touch 3; Mis Fits 3; Valley Realty 2; Seebers Auto 2; Lifestyles 2; Fanners Feed 2; Nashville Chiropractic I; Eye & E.N.T. Specialists I; Halifax Service 1 High Games & Series — K. Becker 214, 534; S. Pennington 177. 486; B. Hathaway 180. 490. Thursday A.M. Just Us 7-1; Parkers AFC Home 6-2; Lucky Shots 6-2; Varney's 4-4; Bosley's 4-4; Ques­ tion Marks 4-4; Hastings Bowl 3-5; Early Birds 3-5; LeHarve's 2-6. Good Games & Serio: R Isaacs 225-573; B. Estep 162-430; D Olmsted 170-423; T. Parker 165-422; L Jackson 148-420. B. Sex­ ton 137-404; B. Norris 170; S. Lambert 167; M Hodges 166; J. McKeough 147; O. Gillons 143; M. Stembrccher 118. Thursday Angris Nashville Chiropractic 7-1; Cedar Creek Grocery 6-2; Pet World 6-2; A..A.I. Bunny Bunch 6-2; Miller Exc. 6-2; Tick Tock Restaurant 5-3; Sceber Auto Body 4-4; River­ side Cemetery 4-4. Gavin Ford 3-5; Napa Giris 1-7; Sufano's 0-8; Hastings Bowl 0-8. High Games & Series: J Conger 191-521; L Potter 184; B Moody 222-568; K. Covey 177; A. Kerley 161; D. Banimus 215-564; L. A'pey 192; S Greenfield 221-540; T Shaefer 195; P. Guy 192; C. Burpee 202; L. Tilley 201-568 Recreation *3 League Carlton Center Excavating 7; Barry Automotive • Hastings Bowl and Freeport Elevator tied with 5; Fairchild Oil - Cross’s tied with I Good Games & Series — S. Anger 202-521. M Mavxi 514; D Lambert 567; J Buehler 239-566. B King 205-529; T Wieland 529; R Nash 525 Sunday Night Mixed See Ya 4; Lucky Strikes 4; Thee Froggers 3; Diehards 3; H.E.D. 3; Rock Bottom 3; Fearsome 4 2; Thunder Alley 2; 2x4 2; Rednecks 2. Tag Alongs 2; S & K 2; B.S.ers 1; Fnends I; Runarounds I; Short N Sweet 1; Beginners Plus 0 Women’s High Games & Series — M. Simpson 168-454. M Bowman 16^-442; E. Hammontree 188. K Covey 183; S. Sanborn 181; M Snyder 181. M Manin 180; L Bar num 178. L. Falconer 169; D KralIman 164; D Vickers 160. L Beyer 154 Men’s High Games & Series — B Hub­ bell 231-590. K Hammontree 216-580; J. DeLaat 212-564. K Beyer 178-518; D Sceber 169-496. B Drayton 168-486; M Cross 213. K Bushec 212. B Rentz 192; G. Snyder 186. V DeZess 182. J Barnum 111 179; R Bowman 178; S. Frenthway 177; B Falconer 171 INCOME ADVANCSMH(TS RECOGNITION Quarterback Tony Bowne (11) follows the block of Jim Storms (15) into the end zone during last week's varsity lootball game between Hastings and Lakewood. The Saxons will travel to Wyoming Park this Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) This position could lead to management The person chosen will be SPORTS MINDED, outgoing, indepen­ dent and ready to join a com­ pany with 75 ♦ years ol prog­ ressive performance We have a pos ■<c-' avail.tie in the local area with established accounts, high repeat sales, eamtngs potential ot 120.000 to M5.000 first year with excellent benefits We p.iy a guaranteed income to MIL To arrange a local interview, please fax resume* to Per sonnet Manager 517 349-2622 or mail to Southern Region. 2380 Science Pky. Okemos. Ml 48884 EOE/M-F NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a petition has been filed with and received by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Townsho. lor the establishment of an assessment district for the control of aquatic weeds in Algonquin Lake, pursuant to the provisions of Michigan Pubic Act 116 of 1932 and Pubic Act of 1954. as amended, located within the proposed special assessment district described upon the petition situated within the Township, RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2 '. If you sec tills Office Coordinator for v® Barry Country Transit, wish her a very special birthday on Sept. 12, He love you, BB Jackie. Teresa and Jessie MalnStreet Savings Bank, FSB NOTICE of ANNUAL MEETING REPORTER WANTED J-Ad Graphics is seeking a reporter for the Caledonia area for the Sun & News. The job includes comprehen­ sive coverage of government meet­ ings, stories about the schools and features. Ability with a camera is a big plus, good writing skills is essen­ tial. To apply, send a resume' with clips and samples of writing to: David T. Young, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. The annual meeting of the members of PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Townshij Board has caused to be prepared certain plans and haj obtained an estimate for said improvement and ha| received the same and has passed a resolution tentative1 ly declaring its intention to make such improvement and tentatively designating the special assessment district against which the cost of such improvement is to bq assessed, as hereinbefore described and has caused said plans and estimate to be filed with the Township Clerk fof public examination. The total cost is estimated al $20,000.00. which will require a maximum assessment td be levied in the proposed district of $100.00 for each improved lakefront lot or parcel. $30.00 for each untm' proved lakefront lot or parcel and $30.00 for eactt improved or unimproved lot without lakefrontage (as shown on the Township Tax Roll), with any reduction front the maximum assessment to be made in the same ratio specified above MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK, FSB, will be held at the bank’s offices at 201 East State Street, Hastings, Michigan, on Tuesday, September 16. 1997. Polls will be open at 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The annual meeting is to follow at 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to elect three directors, and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. SANDRA K. NICHOLS, Secretary Land and premises fronting and access to Algonquin Lake in Land Sections 1. 2. 3. and 12 as listed oq Schedule A attached to said petition. HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS ITS CIDER TIME FESTIVAL Cider. Donut. Apple Dumplings. Waler Power and Old Tunc Demos. Live Musk. Hay Rides & lots more Specialfeatures each weekend: Sept. 13-14: Revolutionary War Reenactment Sept. 20-21: Quilt Show and Old Engines Sept. 27-28: Tours/Victonan "Bowen I louse". . I Plank House & Mill Living Quarters Oct. 4-5: Mountain Men Encampment Oct. 11-12; Gvil Ware Re-enactment I I | I I I / Voyager Encampment 11 a in - 4 p.m. Adults $4.00 Kids $1 00 I 2 nuln tturtb of lu»i*rv Spnitgi State /’ark off Hnigp Hoad I OcL 18-19: French l I 616-795-7530 I ; PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a heannd upon the petition, the improvement and the special assessment district to be established for the assessment and the cost thereof, including any revision, correction^ amendment or change therein, will be held at thet Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, within the Township/ commencing at 7 00 o'clock p.m on Tuesday, the twenty* third day of September 1997 All interested persons are invited to be present at thef aforesaid time and place i Barbara Bedford. Clerk RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 2 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11. 1997 — Page 13 Football goes down in the trenches for Week 2 action Week 2 lor prep football in Barry County finds just one of our five teams at home, two searching for first wins and three pla>ing to go 2*0. The action looks to be fast and full of impact, so here's a glance al this week's crystal ball. By the way don't take these predictions as gospel, last week our record was 3-1 SCORING Kyle Matteson (Delton) 12 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 8 Spencer Romph (T-K) 6 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 8 Andrew Courtright (Hastings) 6 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 6 Paul Finney (Delton) 6 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 6 Jim Storms (Hastings) 6 Steven Dahn (Hastings) 6 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 6 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 6 Miso Glavan(T-K)4 Beau Barnum (Hastings) 2 RUSHING Spencer Romp (T-K) 22-155 J. Thompson (Maple Valley) 18-88 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 10-63 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 12-50 Josh Richie (Hastings) 10-48 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 11-41 Paul Finney (Delton) 6-39 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 12-36 Ron Wierckz (Lakewood) 5-17 Josh Lindsey (Hastings) 3-15 Andrew Courtright (Hastings) 2-14 Jake Miller (Hastings) 2-5 Enc Carlson (Hastings) 2-3 PASSING Kyle Matteson (Delton) 8-13-1-188 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 7-12-1-105 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 6-9-1-100 A. Courtright (Hastings) 4-6-2-83 RECEIVING Paul Finney (Delton) 2-79 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 3-48 Luke Warner (Hastings) 1-42 Bobby Tingley (Lakewood) 2-42 Matt Moore (Hastings) 1-21 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 2-19 Jim Storms (Hastings) 1-16 Steven Dahn (Hastings) 1-4 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 16 Jon Hanneckow (Delton) 12 Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 12 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 12 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 10 Bobby Cole (Hastings) 8 Andy Keller (Hastings) 7 Bill Blair (Hastings) 7 INTERCEPTIONS Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 1 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 1 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 1 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 1 • Barry County varsity football coaches are asked to call in their team's yearty statistics (945-9554) of fax them (945-5192) to J-Ad Graphics Sports Editor Jim Jensen each week. The Great Outdoor Fall Festival makes a stop al the Barry Expo Center Sept 12-14 and offers area games people plent) to do and sec Festival times arc Friday (Sept 12) from 5 p.m -9 p m . Saturday (Sept 13) from 10 a.m.-7 p.m and Sunday (Sept 14) from 10 a m.-5 p.m The Barry Expo Center is located on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 12. Over 300 exhibitor bools will be set up along with free hunting and fishing seminars. Whitctail deer. bear, mountain lions and turkeys will be included Other exciting opportunities are a Deer Hunting Extravaganza, a Boat Blow-Out. hunting and fishing retailers, a craft show, an exotic food menu and a Kids Corral FRIDAY: HASTINGS (1-0) at WYOMING PARK (0-1) Park did open its season with a 33-3 loss, but that defeat came at the hands of defending Class A champions Grandville. A 28-yard bool by kicker Erik Fisher put the Vikings on the scoreboard The word from Hastings Coach Jeff Keller is that Park is a very fast team which should give his Saxons all they can handle Fisher, a senior, gained 609 yards and five touchdowns in 1996 and is expected to carry the load again this fall. The Saxons look to be doing it with a committee which should help tremendously Friday as the game approaches lhe fourth quarter. Prediction Hastings 22. Park 14. SOFTBALL DELTON (0-1) at KAL. CHRISTIAN (0-1) SCORES The Panthers nearly ousted a very good Gull Lake team on the road, but a late 2point attempt did not flourish and Delton fell 13-12. Christian's opener was not nearly as close, as the Comets got blasted out of the sky by Constantine 40-0. Word from Delton Coach Rob Hecthuis is that Christian has some real size or in other words Tine looking physical specimens." One Comet to keep an eye on is sophomore lincbacker/fullback BJ. Jordan. Gull Lake "served as a good tune-up" game so look for the Panthers to roar loudly come Friday. Prediction. Delton 20. K Christian 12. YMCA of Barry County Hastings Youth Council Hastings ( oed Soft ball Standings WIL Law A Disorder............................................... 2-1 Just For Fun....................................................... 2-1 Okie Towne Tavern fl................................... 2-1 Okie Towne Tavern f2................................... 2-1 Jarman Construction................................... 2-1 Hastings Mutual................................................1-2 Bennett Industries........................................... 0-2 Flexfob.................................................................0-2 Game Results Tuesday, Sept. 9 — Law & Disorder 2 vs Olde Town Tavern fl 3; Just For Fun 13 vs Bennett Industries 12; Okie Towne Tavern f2 17 vs Flexfob 15; Jarman Construction 8 vs Hastings Mutual 5. MIDDLEVILLE (1-0) at CALVIN CHRISTIAN (1-0) A game of two solid unbeatens. Middleville, of course, is coming off a triumph over rival Caledonia 16-13 and Calvin Christian plastered Allendale 404). Il was a 37-7 win over Calvin Christian that gave Middleville its first win (1-2) in 1996. A similar offensive output would make them 2-0 in 1997 Three-year quarterback Luke VcrBcek is a good score-maker for the Squires. All Coach Tim Penfield's Trojans have to do is keep the mistakes down to a minimum and they will remain loss-less. Prediction: Middleville 30. Calvin Christian 7. L.C.C. at LAKEWOOD (0-1) No w nd on lhe outcome of Lansing Waverly and LC.C. last week, but insiders say that the Capital Circuit program is small and lacking depth in '97. The Vikings opened lheir season with a tough loss to Hastings last Friday and will be hungry for The Trojans were able to run past Caledonia last week to open their season on a high note, but will T-K taste similar success versus Calvin Christian. points and a win versus the Cougars L.C.C. has only two players who weigh more than 200 pounds and quarterback Pat Devine might be their best all-around athlete. Home field advantage will play a big part in this out-come as Coach Randall Hager s Vikings are playing in the friendly confines of Unity Field. Prediction: Lakewood 16. LC.C. 6. SATURDAY: MAPLE VALL^ (1-0) at THREE OAKS*U-0) Oaks football, well how about its opener for openers. Three Oaks destroyed New Buffalo 59-0. In the last three years, the Mustangs own a record of 14-5. Senior Dan Salas (6-3, 250) is a real horse on River Valley's defensive line. Coach Guenther Mittelslaedi's Lions also made some nois<* last Friday with a punishing — offense and defense — victory over Union City. Should be a good one with plenty of playoff implications. Prediction: Maple Valley 18. Three Oaks 14. Tell me you don't know a lot about Three Close call, but Delton falls in opener to Devils It was a call that Delton Coach Rob Hecthuis would go with even if h»s Panthers could do it all ovei again. After a fourth quarter touchdown last Friday. Delton trailed host Gull Lake 13-12 in opening night varsity football action. The decision, go for two points and the win or attempt an extra point that would have tied the game and possibly sent it into overtime. Delton chose to go for the victory, but did not make the 2-point conversion and lost by one point to the Blue Devils. Coach Hecthuis said three thoughts went into lhe decision: How Delton's kicking team had previously operated, if the Panthers wanted to go to overtime and did his D-K team want lo pull out the win by taking the chance at a 2-pointcr. Both teams played well in their openers with the Panthers putting up solid numbers in all of the game's facets. Fall Festival at Expo Center Passing, quarterback Kyle Matteson was 8-of-l3 for 188 yards, including a 17-yardcr to Paul Finney for lhe fourth quarter touchdown Matteson also tallied Delton's first score with a 5-yard run in the first quarter. Running the ball, the Panther signal-caller gained 63 yards on 10 attempts. Finney logged lhe pigskin 6 limes for 39 yards and Jim NeSmith added another 36 yards on 12 carries. NeSmith also contnbutcd to the passing yards with 3 catches for 48 yards. Jason Kimbrough managed to haul in 2 of Matteson's aerials for 19 yards. Leading tacklers for Heelhuis' crew were Matteson wilh 12. Jon Hanneckow with 12 and Ryan Bridges with 10 bonecrushers. Matteson and Kimbrough also intercepted Gull Lake passes. Coach Hecthuis was not upset with the overall effort, but said his Panthers need to make some improvements before they face Kalamazoo Christian this Friday in Kalamazoo. "We need to fine tunc things — make plays in crucial situations (like) inside the 20 when it counts." Heelhuis said. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. Call 945-9554 to Subscribe! making plans for the 1998 Spring-Summer Season. The available age groups are: 9-10 Willie Mays • 11-12 Pee Wee Reese 13-14 Sandy Koufax • 15-16 Mickey Mantle If you are interested in playing, please call one of the following persons... Mark Schmidt 945-3786 Doug Griggs 948-9405 Wayne Rose 948-3765 Around the Tracks... The final points have been added up for lhe 1997 Kalamazoo Speedway racing season. In the Limited Late Model division the Delton tandem of Brandon Lyons and Gabc High wound up 12th and 13th with 1.16) and 1,144 points respectively. The Factory Stock division saw Gun Lake's John TerMeer finish 15th with 943. Middleville's Brian Bergakkcr place 16th with 919. Hastings' Brad Shellenbarger end up 18th with 828 and Lakewood's Steve Carter finish 26th with 605 points. Bergakker is a solid candidate for "Rookie of the Year" honors. In the Super Late Model division. Middleville's Ron Finkbeiner took the 23rd position with a 372-point season. BERLIN RACEWAY Defending track champion Bob H.illey won the 75-lap season championship race for Late Model Stocks last Saturday at Berlin. Holley, of Gun Lake, led from start to finish and held off Hastings' Joe Bush and wound up in second. Holley finished with 876 points this season for first. Tim DeVos finished second with 836 and Bush took third with 814. Rob Lewis, of Middleville, was 16th with 273 points, Larry Dahlke, of Middleville, was 20th with 222 and Dave Sensiba. also of Middleville, finished 28th with 59 points. 1-96 SPEEDWAY Ben Curtis placed second in heat one and then drove to a third place in the main race for Street Stocks last Saturday at 1-96. Curtis, of Hastings, finished behind Tom Williams and Darrell Price. Middleville's Frank Thompson was 10th in the main. Hastings' Donna DcPcw wound up 11 th and Freeport’s Ben Christie placed 16th. SOCCER SCORES Hastings Soccer Club Weekly Score* Uli— The U11 lost to Kalamazoo Satur­ day 3-2. Hastings was leading most of the game but a few errors in the end cost them the game. This is the first time kids from Hastings have played at this age on a "select" team. Goals were scored by Brandon Schwartz and Aaron Fortier. This team plays next Sunday at Plainwell. U-12 — This team lost 3-2 to River Oaks (Gull Lake) It was a very close game decided in the last few minutes. This team plays Kalamazoo Saturday away at 4 p.m. U13 — This team lost 1-0. A vastly improv­ ed team so far making the game a very low scoring affair. U-I4 — This team lost 3-1 with the lone goal scored by Jake Heuss. Hastings had no subs and ran out of gas in the last 20 minutes and couldn't stop Portage from scoring the last two goals. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 11. 1997 Thornapple-Kellogg Invite awards area runners Runners Irani Middleville. Caledonia. Lakeuood. Maple Valley and Dellon l.».k pan in Monday's Thonupplc-Kcllogg Invitational held al lhe Yankee Springs Slate Park in Gun Lake Maple Valley iixrk pan in lhe Kellogg Division placing seventh out of len learns in the boys and second in the girls Tn Unity scored hl to heal Maple Valiev's 46 in the girls event Ryan Emerick was Maple Valley's lop finisher in lhe Ix.ys race with a 24th place 19 34 Heidi Eberly was fifth in 21:34. Dawn VandcrVluchl was sixth in 21 37 and Nicole Wilson finished nmlh in 22:13 lo highlight the Lions girls performance Delton competed in the Thomapple division, placing fifth in the hoys and founh in the girls Zach Taylor was second for lhe boys in 16 52. Cases Louden was I 3|h m 18 07 and Nino Flgaroh was 20th in 18 45 Jessica Kellogg won the girls race in 20 01. Desi Petkotl was sixth in 21:45 and Nikki Schiedel finished 16th in 22:43 Caledonia won the girls title with host Middleville ending up second The Scots had 52 points to the Trojans tally ol 64 Caledonia's Brooke Wierenga w as first m 19 36 Middleville's Jessi Davis w as second in 20:19. Caledonia s Jenny Sprague ended up third in 20:55 and Middleville's Danielle Quiscnhem was fourth in 21:07 Way land s hoys won the Middleville division. Caledonia was third and Middleville wound up filth Caledonia's Andy Schupp was second in 16 47. Middleville's Ryan Hessehnk was third in 16:54. Caledonia's Roh Lillie was filth in 17 11 and Caledonia's Joe Lillie was fifth in 17:16 SAXONS (Continued from page 12) Saxons suffers tough basketball defeat Hie final score is not a good indicator of how close last Thursday’s varsity girls basketball game between Hastings and Grand I-edge was. Grand Ledge won lhe non-leaguc contest 65-50. but the host Saxons gave the Class A leam all they could handle Hastings trailed by six points (42-36, entering lhe final eight minutes and actually were within two points midway through the fourth quarter. A 14-poini run at one time in the third helped Coach Katie Kowalczyk's Hastings team to regroup and move inches away from the win “Wc hustled and played them tough." Kowalczyk said. “Wc were down by eight with three minutes to play “ The Saxons’ depth really showed through versus the Comets. Rachel Young led the squad in points with 16. Summer Gillons pumped in 11 markers and Virginia Jennings added 10 points. Jill Williams came off the bench to grab 5 rebounds. Anne Burghdoff pulled down 7 boards and Trisha McKeough was praised for See SUFFERS (Continued paf. 15) Defensive back Matt Moore (4) breaks up a pass play to Lakewood's Bobby Tingsley with Saxon Josh Newton in hot pursuit (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings exploded out ol the gates with a 16-0 first quarter and then added 12 more points in the second stanza. The Saxons ended their scoring with a late touchdown in lhe fourth quarter • Bobby Cole led the blue and gold’s defense with 8 total tackles. Andy Keller and Bill Blair were next on the charts with 7 bonecrushers apiece Blair made a sack and Josh Newton recovered a Lakewood fumble. Junior Varsity... The Saxons' JV squad also won impressively. 42-12. with an offense that racked up 488 total yards Brian Eves gained 227 yards on 14 attempts. Jay Campbell had 13 carries for 107 yards and Scan Tefft gained another 87 yards on 9 attempts Eves had two touchdowns (65 and 15 yards), Campbell punched tn one (7) and Tefft tallied two touchdowns (27 and 7). Josh Hendershott (27) scored the other Saxon touchdown Eves. Campbell and Ryan Eltzroth each made p.a.t.’s. On defense. Hastings held Lakewood to 48 yard, rushing and 20 yards passing. Tefft led all Saxon tacklers with 13 and John Eggers was in on 11 stops. Hastings scored first, but Lakewood came back on an 80-yard kickoff return to make it 8-6. At halftime, though, the Saxons had already built a 22-6 advantage Mary Beth Haas (54). pictured above, goes up strong in the paint; Panther Kim Cole (42). above right, battles for a loose ball and Mary Henson (22), bottom right, attempts to sneak a dribble past a Gull Lake defender. BREAKS (Continued from page 11) Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history. call for same-day approval. Commonpoint Mortgage CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 Freshman sensation Jessica Kellogg won the girls race in 20:19. Other Panther runners included Desi Pclkoff in seventh (22:18). Nikki Schiedel in 29th (23:33) and Holly Davenport in 41 st (29:07). Zach Taylor was second out of competitors in 17:07, Casey Louden seventh in IK-00. Kody Louden finished I7lh in 18:42 and Nino Fogaroli was 22nd in 19:47 Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Of These Area Locations Hastings Other Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley's Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Felpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb’s R & J's Goodenough Goodies Superette Tom's Market Day By Day Thomapple Lake Trading Post Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Dowling Corner Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait 6 Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Lake Odessa • • • • • • Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-O Shell Felpausch Carl's Market Hamlins Quick Stop • • • • • Little s Country Store Carl’s Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Nashville Delton Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It & Go Pastoor's Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Freeport LC J's Our Village General Store Zach Taylor went 16:52 and finished second for the Panthers in Gun Lake. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 11, 1997 — Page 15 YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County Corporate Ganics I997SCHEIH1 F OF EVENTS Saturday . Sept. 6 American Red Cr*»* Bl«*»d Battle at Hastings High Sch«x<l catctena. 9 4 nt to 3 p.m Monday. Sept. 15 J-Ad Graphics Banner Contest ai Hastings High Schcxil gym balconies, 6 It) to 9 p m Thursday. Sept. IN Opening ceremonies at Central Auditorium. Hastings. 7pm to completion Miller Real Estate Spirit Contest at Central Auditorium. Hastings Follows opening ceremony Friday. Sept. 19 Parade ot Athletes at Hastings High School varsity football pre-game 6 45 to 7 15 pm Saturday. Sept. 20 Felpausch 5k Run Men's and 15 omen s. at Hastings High School. N 30 a m to completion Flexfab Volleyball Coed, at Hastings High School and Middle School. 9 a m to completion Hastings Manufacturing Sottball Coed, at Fish Hatchery and Bob King parks. K a m to completion Hastings Orthopedic Clime Golf Coed, al Riverbend Golt Course train date Sept 27). 9 a.m. to completion Cafpon’s Sporting Goods Archers Coed, at Cappon's Indoor Archers Range. 11370 Chief Noonday. 9am to completion Sunday. Sept. 21 Pennock Hospital Tennis Men’s and Women’s, at Fish Hatchers and Tyden Parks (rain date: Sept 28). 1 to b p m Monday. Sept. 22 Mile Run • Men’s and Women’s, al Hastings High School track Johnson Field) (rain date Sept 27). 6 30 p m to completion 400 M Relays Men > and Women’s ■ Coed, at Hastings High School track (Johnson Field) (ram date Sept . 27). following mile run. Hastings Manufacturing Sottball Coed, at Fish Hatchery and Bob King parks, bpm to completion Tuesday. Sept. 23 Coed Horseshoes at Fish Hatchers Park (nun date Sept 29). b to 9 p m Time-Predicted Walk al Hastings School track (Johnson Field) train date Sept 27 or Oct. 1). 6:30 p.m to completion Coed Mini Golf at Cap’n Lucky s Advcntureland (ram date Sept 251. b p m to completion Rain make up; softball Wednesday. Sept. 24 Hastings Manufacturing Softball Coed, at Fish Hatchers and Bob King parks. 6 p m- to completion - Cued Horseshoes at Fish Hatchery Park (rain date: Sept. 29). 6 to 9 p m Thursday. Sept. 25 True Value Time-Predicted Bike Ride at YMCA Camp Algonquin train date Sept 29). 6 to 7:30 p.m. Rain make up softball, mini golf Friday. Sept. 26 Swim Relay*. ■ Coed, at IhornappleKellogg High School pool, b to 9 p m Middle Villa Bowling Men’s and Women’s, at Middle Villa Lanes, b M) to 9 30 p.m.. 9:30 p m. to completion Saturday. Sept. 27 Bradford White 3-on-3 Basketball at Hastings High School. Nam to completion Canoe • Coed, at YMCA Camp Algonquin (rain date: Sept 30). 9am to completion Middle Villa Bowling Women’s, at Mid­ dle Villa Lanes. 3 to 5 30 p m Hastings Manufacturing Softball Coed, at Fish Hatchery and Bob King parks. K a m to completion Barry County Conservation Club Trap Shoot at Barry County Conservation Club. 9 i.m. to completion Ram make up golf, relays, mile walk Sunday. Sept. 28 Rain make up: tennis Monday. Sept. 29 Rain make up bike, horseshoes, softball Tuesday. Sept. 30 Ram make up softball, canoe Wednesday. Oct. I > Rain make up walk Thursday. Oct. 2 . Hastings Manufacturing Sottball Finals at Fish Hatchery Park (ram date Oct 3). 6 to 10 p.m Friday. Oct. 3 Ram make up sotthall finals Saturday. Oct. 4 . Tug of W’ar - Coed, at Hastings Middle School. south field (rain west gym>. 9 a m to 12 noon. \ Closing ceremony at Central Auditorium. I to 2:30 p.m Cross Country Clinic Boys and girls in grades vix through eight, starting Tuesday. Sept 9. nuv panic ipate in a erws country clinic The program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays until Oct 23. from 3:30 to 4 30 p m . at the Hastings Middle School The cost is $15 per person There arc sponsorships available upon request To register, participants must complete the registration form found in the YMCA tall pro­ gram brochure Participants may also register the first day of class. Sept 9 Runners should meet at the inside entrance t<» the West Gym Cheeriradini! Clinic On Monday and Wednesdays girls in the third through sixth grade will have the oppor tunity to participate m a two week cheerleading cltnu. The program will meet Monday and Wednesday beginning Sept 15 and they will perform at the varsity tootball game on Sept 26 The program is held al the Hastings High School South Balcony from 3:30 to 4 30 p m Pre registration is required and registration forms mav be obtained at the YMCA office The cost for the program is $15. which includes a t shirt and sponsorships are available upon request ( la* is limited to 50 people Youth football teams begin fall campaigns 'Hie Saxons Blue seventh grade football team defeated Belding 33-0 B J Donnmi. Aaron Snider. John Deming. Josh bailey. David Eh/roth. Jenod Bell. Josh Lewis and Beau Furrow opened the holes for quarterback Dustin Bowman and halfback Lonnie Ranibin. who scored five touchdowns Drew Bowman. James Kimmel and Orin Knuppenburg also contributed to the offense The Saxons defense also played sound ball, considering that many of the players had to play on both sides ol lhe ball 3rd and 4th Gold Saxons... lhe defense led by Bryan Schedule. Jesse lemons. Justin Park. Mac Fay. Chris Timmerman. Austin Hurleas. Brice Stanhope. Inn Bowerman. Rusty Burgdorf. Matt Donnmi and Kyle Bryer played tough in a 11-0 loss to Marshall last Saturday Saxons Blue... R J Morgan scored the Saxons lone touchdown on a long run from scrimmage Ashtin King made the conversion point Richard Nevins. Chase Todd. Michael Bekket. Craig L«»td and I vler Rv.m paved the way lot the offense to run thiough Brad Mead. J J Quick and < lay loti Smith made some big defensive slop* 5th and 6th (.old Saxons... The Gold leam opened Us season with a nail-bitter, but lost io Marshall 11 12 alter trailing at halt 11-0 louchdowns were scored by John Farley and Mickey Roy (’had Ferguson had a big day rushing the hall, while Brad Kidder Jetty Edmunds. Adam Burandt. Ferguson, and Lucas Covey were solid on defense 5th and 6th Bad Boys... The Bad Boys lost to a very lough Marshall squad 27-6 Tom Rouse scored Hastings’ touchdown Cody Reid. Kyle Arnie and Josh Bernhcisel were stars of the offense Joey Aspmall. Daniel Blair. Heath VanBelkam and Derrick Jones shinned on defense 6th Grade Intramural Basketball Beginning Monday. Sept 15. lhe YMCA will be offering an intramural basketball league for boys and an intramural league for girls The program will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at Central’s Gym and con nnue until October 29 Games will be played from 3:30 lo 4 15 p.m or 4 15 to 5 p.m Teams will be formed the first day The cost is S15 which includes a t-shirt and scholar­ ships ere available upon request. Prcregistration is required by Sept 12 As in all the other YMCA programs, individuals must complete the registration form located in the Y’s fall program brochure SUFFER, continued from page 14 her solid defensive w»»rk Hastings did not play on Tuesday, but return to the basketball court tonight at Middleville Freshman... Grand Ledge also proved to he a tonmd.iblc foe tor (he freshmen roundballers who lost 64-19 Cathy Anderson led the Saxons with N points Kristen Wildern pulled down 6 rebounds and Kara XL Keough grabbed 5 can mis Delton... The Panthers played a formidable foe in Gull Lake on I uesday and lost 49-17 Christy NeSmith and I’ara Reed each scored 9 points to lead Delton Courtney lietsha also played well lor the Panthers with 6 points. 6 rebounds and a solid defensive effort Maple Valley... l he Lady Lions dropped lo 1-3 with a 71­ 58 loss to Potterville on Tuesday night. Dawn Stine had a big game for Maple Valley with 20 rebounds. 17 points, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Stacie Goris had 13 markers and Jessica Cook pumped in 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Melissa Kirwin also contributed with some solid defense, making 4 steals. 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He added that a psychological profile of Smith called him "a threat to society." The victim's mother said she believed Smith should receive the maximum sen­ tence. "He's put her through hell and our family." she said. "That's something she'll have to deal with for the rest of her life, not just a couple of years." Smith's attorney. David Kuzava. said Smith had no prior felony convictions and said Smith has had problems stemming from his parents' divorce. He said Smith accepts responsibility and knows what he did was wrong. "He wants to show he can do the right thing and become a valuable member of so­ ciety." Kuzava said. Smith's father told the court he had asked for a psychological examination to try to figure out why Smith had commuted the act. He said he agrees that Smith needs to be f »<//</“< In other Circuit Court business last Thursday: • Daniel L. 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Like new, 945-5516 GRIZZLY 10” tablcaaw, cast Iron top and leaves, $350.00; ladies black leather fringed Jacket, size 14, like new, $175.00; Mack leather frit<ed boots, die 8, like new, $50.00 Can 616-948-8511, moraMga KING SIZE “Pillow Top" Deluxe mattress ret with frame & beautiful brass headboard “Brand New" cost $ 1,400, sacri­ fice $375. 1-517-676-6414 QUEEN MATTRESS SET. New, still in plastic. Beautiful brass headboard and deluxe frame. VALUE $450: STEAL $175. 616-795-7120._________ SEALY QUEEN SIZE Pillow Plush Deluxe Mattress Set, Luxury Firm Model. Still in plastic, includes deluxe frame. Cost $875, must sell! $250 or best offer. 1-517-699-2251 LOST: Blonde Sable Collie female (Rosie). Reward. 616-758-3508 / of Salt \ iH<>iiit>li\t 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER. 2-door, Teal, 5-ipccd, p/s. p/b, p/l, am/fnVcass/radio, very sharp car, excellent condition; asking $5,700. Call anytime after 6pm 517-726-0817_______________ 1994 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 series, exteuied cab truck with cap, very low miles has air, cruise, tilt, p.w, and seats, trailer package, good condition, 1 owner. 517-852-9300 Heal I \tah CHEBOYGAN COUNTY: 10.02 Hilly Acres wooded with Oak, Maple, and Beech trees. Ideal hunting and camping spot Short walk to State Land. $16,500, $500 down, S200/mo., 11% Land Contract Northern Land Company 1-800-968-3118 or www.northemlandco.com. LOTS FOR SALE. North Ridge Estates No. 2. Walkout A daylight sites avail, complete with all underground utilities, sidewalk, curb A street trees. Located in an area of fine homes on Hastings North side. Walking distance to Hastings Country Club and the new Tangletown Park. Lot prices start at $19,900. Georgetown Dev. Co. (616)669-6000. Mohllt IbniH \ 1976 14x72 MOBILE HOME Thomapple Lk. Estates, Lk. front view, 2 bd, 1 b, central air, new; carpet, linolium, furnace, etc. Must see, very clean. $10,000 517-852-2516. 1976 14x72 MOBILE HOME Thomapple Lk. Estates, Lk. front view, 2 bd, 1 b, central air. new: carpet, linolium, furnace, etc. Must see, very clean. SIOW 517-852-2516. ABANDONED REPO never lived in, will move if necessary. 2 A 3 b-droom homes. Must sell. Call 1-800-538-7870,________ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for walerbed. 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. DODGE 368 197$ 24ft_, class C. Clean, rebuilt engine and transmission, $5,300. Pine Lake. 616-664-6060_______________ FIRST TIME HOME buyer Wc represent several banks. Repos, new/used, hundreds to choose from. Tax and title down. 1-800-538-7870,_____________ WHY RENT WHEN you can own. Three bedroom, two bath. As little as $1,500 dowo payment, $290 a month. Call 1-800-538-7870. BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. AU makes A models, over 30 years 1-888-498-9137/616-948-9137 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ HANDYMAN: Tools A truck. 945-5741____________________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, stump grinding, resooable rales, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson. 616-945-2545. PAINTING HOUSES, BARN'S, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING, etc. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. Call Randson Westerly Painting and Tree. 616-945-2545. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board ot Commissioners held Sept. 9. 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday ORGANIC PRODUCE locally grown. On site sales. Also quan­ tity buying available. Plow­ shares Certified Organic Farm, Hastings area, 616-623-8322 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME: Washer and dryer hook-up. $395/mo., $395 depo­ sit. Immediate occupancy 374-4364._____________ FOR RENT: 3 bedroom home io Middleville. Phone 945-2364 I hank ) t>n CARD OF THANKS A sincere and special thanks to our families and friends for their cards, presence al our open hou sc, phone cal Is and wishes on our 50th anniversary. May God bless you and make your days as golden as ours. Ken and Cynthia Robbe //<//■ It ,1111, <1 APARTMENT MANAGER: for new elderly development in Delton. Duties include resident selection and leasing under HUD subsidized rent policy, rent collection, coordinating mainte­ nance, resident relations and social programming. Candidates should have basic computer skills, excellent oral and written communication abilities. Previ­ ous property management experience not required; will train person demonstrating the skills needed to work with the elderly. Office will be open 25 hours per week and manager will share on-call duties. Send resume to Network Property Group, 141 Ionia NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503. EEQ HAIR STYLIST/NAIL TECHS. Chair rental at Rhea's Cosmopolitan, Lake Odessa. 517-821-8548, 616-374-0202 HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St, Free­ port, Ml EOE______________ HELP WANTED: Perron to work on large dairy farm near Caledonia. Outside work, feed­ ing, scraping, etc. Must be able to run equipment, night shift 7:30pm-4:00am. Phone 616-891-8093 _______________ REPORTER WANTED: J-AD GRAPHICS IS SEEK­ ING A REPORTER FOR THE CALEDONIA AREA FOR THE SUN & NEWS. THE JOB INCLUDES COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF GOVERN­ MENT MEETINGS, STORIES ABOUT SCHOOLS AND FEATURES. ABILITY WITH A CAMERA IS A BIG PLUS, GOOD WRITING SKILLS IS ESSENTIAL. TO APPLY, SEND RESUME WITH CLIPS AND SAMPLES OF WRITING TO: DAVID T. YOUNG, 1952 N. BROADWAY, HAST­ INGS, MICH„ 49058 TRANSPORTATION/ OPERATION: Area firm seeks individual for operations, dispatch and customer develop­ ment. Flexible hours, salary plus commission. Send resume* to D.T.S.. P.O. Box 257, Clover dale. Ml 49035 cessful candidate on probation." Briones' attorney, Terry Knoll, said Briones had made the false report because he was on probation at the time and was doing well on it. "He made a stupid mistake in drinking and driving and was involved in a single-vehicle accident." reporting lhe car to police as stolen. In imposing sentence. Fisher said the false report "pales in comparison" for driving while intoxicated. Fisher pointed out to Briones that if he had killed someone while drunk driving, he would have sentenced him to 10-15 years in prison. He said Briones had exposed olhei people in the car to extreme danger, "and that's why people end up dead in these situations.” He sentenced Briones to two years proba­ tion. with 60 days in jail and credit for one day served. He ordered him to pay $350 in costs and a $350 fine, with restitution to be determined later. He also ordered Briones to attend substance abuse or mental health counseling. • Kenneth D. Brandenburg. Sr.. 39. of Vermontville, was given probation after he pleaded guilty last month in District Court to a charge of larceny over SI00. Crowley said he found the recommenda­ tion of one year in jail surprising, because there were things to be changed in the pre­ sentence report that boosted the sentencing guidelines into prison terms. He said Bran­ denburg was out on bond al the time of the offense and had been convicted in Ohio not long before. He said the sentence should be consecutive lo one imposed in Eaton County. Brandenburg's attorney, David Taylor, said Brandenburg has had an ongoing substance abuse problem. "He's a very articulate man and probably has as much potential as any­ one in this courtroom." Taylor said. Taylor asked that the court follow the ooeyear jail recommendation and to have Bran­ denburg serve it concurrently to his Eaton County sentence. He said Eaton County has an in-jail program that hopefully will help Brandenburg get over his substance abuse problem Fisher said he would give Brandenburg an opportunity to turn his life around, while leaving a possibility of very severe punish­ ment if he cannot do it. He sentenced Brandenburg lo three years probation, ordered him to pay $500 in costs and $244.12 in restitution, as well as attend substance abuse counseling. • Kevin L. Marciniak. 25, of Ver­ montville. was continued on probation after he violated terms of his probation by failing to appear at a show cause hearing about fail­ ing to pay court ordered assessments. Crowley said the court should seriously consider sending Marciniak to prison, adding he was amazed Marciniak doesn't know to comply with rules, "given an almost life­ long experience with the criminal justice system" Marciniak's attorney. Tim Tromp, said there was an agreement for little jail lime and that the probation department was not recommending any jail time. He said he felt that determination was appropriate. Marciniak was continued on probation wilh no additional punishment. • Randy L. Brush. Jr.. 28. of Middleville, was sentenced to jail after he violated terms of his probation by failing to report to his probation officer in June or July. Crowley recommended a sentence of six months in jail, saying Brush had already re­ ceived a substantia] break from lhe court when he was first convicted after being found with a large quantity of marijuana. Brush’s attorney. Tim Tromp. called Brush a good person who was productive in soci­ ety. with a job paying him $11.64 per hour. Tromp said Brush had some problems with his driver's license that made it difficult for him to report, but that he has been able to get that straightened out. Fisher sentenced Brush to continued proba­ tion. with 90 days in jail and credit for 25 days. He granted Brush work release and sus­ pended the last 30 days of the sentence. • Jeremy A. Otto. 18. of Middleville, was scheduled for hearing on attorney's motions Sept. 25. He was also scheduled for trial dales of Sept. 29. Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. Back-up trial dates of Oct. 6,7 and 10 were also scheduled. • Steven A. Kaiser. 18, of Delton, filed a written waiver of arraignment to a charge of malicious destruction of property over $100. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf and Sept 18 pre-trial conference scheduled Investigation of accident continues HOPE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers are continuing lheir investi­ gation of a Wednesday morning accident on M-43, north of Tillotson Road. Troopers said Thomas Neil. 24. of Hast­ ings. was northbound on M-43 when he passed a garbage truck and crossed into the southbound lane A southbound vehicle, driven by Gordon Colden. 46. of Mid­ dleville. was unable to avoid a head-on colli­ sion. Colden was transported to Pennock Hospi­ tal by Mercy Ambulance Neil was trans­ ported to Pennock by his fiancee. Neil was treated and released Colden is in critical con­ dition at Pennock Hospital. Police Beat: State Police finishing larceny probe HASTINGS — A Lansing man has been charged and two other men face charges for a string of larcenies from motor vehicles, following a six-month investigation by the Michigan State Police with assistance from the State Police Criminal Intelligence Division. Marlon S. Williams. 23. of Lansing, is scheduled for an Oct. I preliminary examination on one count of larceny from a motor vehicle. Charges are still pending against Michael W. Brock. 21. of Lansing, but he is scheduled for an Oct. I preliminary examination for second degree home invasion and larceny in a building, which Stale Police detectives said arc unrelated to the car larcenies. A third suspect, a 19-year-old California man. has yet to be arrested. Detectives said the men arc suspected in several hundred larcenies from motor vehicles from Lansing to Plainwell and into Kent County. Detectives said they arc suspected in a couple of dozen incidents in Barry County. Detectives said lhe men are believed to have gone to beach areas, day parks, campgrounds and public access boat launches, where victims would typically leave wallets or purses in their vehicles. They would then smash a window or pop a lock and take valuables, identification and credit cards from the vehicles and would later try to use the identifications lo purchase items with lhe credit cards. Charges sought against De'ton man HOPE TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are seeking charges of domestic violence and illegal entry against a 24-year-old Delton man. following an Aug. 29 incident in the 7500 block of South Wall Lake Road. Deputies said the victim was walking home from work when she was met by the suspect. She told deputies the suspect followed her to her father's home after she told him she didn't want to speak with him and asked him to leave several times. She said she tried to close the door behind her. but he followed her into the home. She told deputies she tried to call 911 several times, but was unable to d<» so because the suspect had unhooked the phone from outside of lhe home. She said al one point, the suspect pushed b tr lo the ground, causing her to almost fall into a wood stove. Deputies said the suspect could not be found for questioning The victim told deputies he later forcibly entered lhe home, damaging the front and rear door jambs, and took his shirt from the living room. Man charged in domestic violence HOPE TOWNSHIP — A Delton man has been charged with domestic violence, following an Aug. 29 incident in the 4100 block of South Shore Drive. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said lhe victim and John L. Burdick. 50. got into an argument over her drinking. She told deputies Burdick had struck her in the arm with an open hand and then with a closed hand in her face about three times. Deputies said the victim had a fat Up with some dried blood on lhe comer of her mouth. Deputies described the victim as very intoxicated and a preliminary breath lest given to the victim registered a .384 percent blood alcohol content. Deputies said they discussed the matter with physicians, who told them the victim would be fine. They said Burdick also assisted them in removing all alcohol from the residence. Deputies said Burdick told them the victim would not let him get to sleep and deputies said Burdick b%d been drinking also. He is scheduled for a Sept. 17 pre-trial hearing. Deputies seeking domestic charge HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are seeking charges against a 29-year-old Hastings woman, following a Sept. 1 incident in the 2900 block of South Charlton Park Road. Deputies said the victim had two blood spots on his neck and told them he and the suspect had been arguing. The man. whom police said had been drinking, told deputies he tried to turn on the television and ignore her when she began hitting him. The suspect told deputies she had told the victim she wanted to be alone, but he came into the room twice. She said she pushed the man and told him to leave. The victim fell, and lhe woman said when he got up she fell intimidated, so she backhanded him about three times in the head. Nashville man suspect in domestic assault NASHVILLE — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are seeking a domestic violence charge against a 32-year-old Nashville man. following a Sept. I incident at lhe Two J's bar. Deputies said the victim had several small spots of blood on the front of her shirt and several small scratches on her wrist, which the victim said came from her trying to wrestle free. The victim told deputies the suspect had been drinking heavily before he arrived at the bar and became angry when he saw her speaking to other men. She said he waited until everyone else had left, then shattered an ashtray that hit her with glass. She said he then grabbed her by both of her wrists. Deputies said the suspect admitted to breaking the ashtray and said he had already offered to make restitution to the bar owner. He denied touching the victim, but deputies said the man had a Band-Aid on his hand and bloody fingers consistent wilh the marks on the front of the victim's shirt. Man gives police two false identities HASTINGS — A Hastings man has been charged with resisting and obstructing after he gave Hastings City Police two false identities following a Sept. 6 traffic stop. Police said they followed a car from the Broadway/Statc Street intersection to Burger King, where it turned into the parking lol of from the traffic lane across the left turn lane. Police said the driver, a 22-year-old Woodland man. told them he wanted to get something to eat. but police said the restaurant had concluded its business day. They said they saw a cardboard case of beer a: the feet of the front seat passenger. Theodore E. Pfeifer, 27, and could smell alcohol coming from the car. Pfeifer had dumped an open 12ounce bottle of beer onto the floorboard and gave police an expired driver’s license. Pfeifer was arrested for open intoxicants and police said as Pfeifer was being processed by the jail's corrections officer, lhe officer looked at lhe license provided by Pfeifer and said he was not who he claimed be. The officer said he personally knew the person Pfeifer was claiming to be and asked personal questions such as birthdate and middle name, which Pfeifer could not answer. Pfeifer later gave another name, birthdate and a Chief Noonday Road address, telling police he had given the false information because he was afraid he had an outstanding warrant. He said he had received a speeding ticket, but a police check of Pfeifer's second name showed no speeding offenses. Police said the name also came back to a Kentwood address and that jail records included a photo of the man Pfeifer was now claiming to be. Police said the photograph showed that Pfeifer was still not who he claimed to be. When day-shift corrections officers came or duty, they were able lo visually identify Pfeifer and jail records were found with photos that matched Pfeifer. Police said a further check of Pfeifer’s records found he had four bench warrants for failure to appear. Pfeifer is scheduled for a Sept. 17 preliminary examination. Graffiti found at Southeastern HASTINGS — Hastings City Police investigated a case of vandalism at Southeastern Elementary Sept. 2. Police said building staff discovered gang graffiti painted on the southwest comer of the school, with the letters "IGM." which police said stands for "Insane Gangster Mafia." A nearby window of lhe school was also found with a bb-hole. Hastings police probing domestic HASTINGS — Hastings City Police investigated a case of domestic assault in lhe 500 block of East Center Street. Sept. 2. Police said the victim told them she arrived at her residence on Aug. 29 and found she had been locked out by a chair placed against lhe door She said she found the suspect, a 21-year-old Hastings man. passed out from intoxication. She told police she flicked his nose, causing him to become very irate and that for the next two hours he slapped, choked, punched and kicked her several times, and did not allow her to leave the residence She said at one point, lhe suspect choked her on the bed while she was holding her infant child. Police said they saw several bruises on the woman s legs and neck. They were unable to speak with the suspect. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-09-18.pdf b94ca642f049f6135a98441bf0b0cbc9 PDF Text Text Flu, pneumonia shots scheduled Open houses a hit at schools Soccer Saxons win thriller See Page 10 See Page 3 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PJcJC UbtiAni I% ANNER THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 18. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO. 38 News Briefs Flrat Kiwanis travel TiiiR rat f "Alaska," the first Kiwanis travelogue of the 1997-98 M ason, will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings. Producer Fran Reidelberger will be on hand to narrate his film about America's 49th state, and its largest and northern­ most. The movie will take the viewer from Ketchikan to Kotzebue and Prodhoc Bay to the Pribilof Islands. It will include aerial views of America's largest mountain. Mt. McKinley, along with close-up scenes of wildlife in Denali National Park. ' The Hastings Kiwanis Club’s Work! Travel Series films will be presented on the third Friday of each month except December through April. Tickets are available from any Kiwanian or at the door. ■mi - -a- ■» *«—------ a.— VNlty VOlB |g Monday Voters in the Maple Valley School .District next Monday will decide the fate of a bond proposal to make ■additions and renovations to ease over­ crowding in buildings. The polls for the special election will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The bund proposal, if passed, would cost taxpayers six mills. School offi­ cials stress that bond money will not be used in any way for general operations, for teachers' salaries, books, supplies, etc. It can only be used for building ad­ ditions and renovations. The biggest need, according to Supt. Clark Volz, is to get rid of portable classrooms, he calls inefficient and a waste of taxpayers' money, and replace them with 24 new permanent rooms. Also planned is an auxiliary gymnasium that will help alleviate conflicts for teams practices. Though the bond issue is for six mills, school officials point out that the increase this year would be only for three because the three-mill levy for technology is expiring. If the bond issue passes, the cost to a homeowner whose property has a mar­ ket value of $50,000 will be an added $150 a year, but with the expiration of the three technology mills, it would be $75 this year. PRICE 50* Viking’s gift is largest to schools by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School Board Monday ac­ cepted a gift of $91,824 from the Viking Corp., to be used to pay for the fire protec­ tion system at Star Flemtylary School and for technology related to the new additions al other Hastings schools. The gift is the “largest that's ever been ac­ cepted by this board.” according to Superin­ tendent Carl Schoessel. "1 think this company docs a tremendous amount in this community, and we do ap­ preciate it." Board President Patricia Endsley said. Viking President Paul Jordan said the company donated the funds, which will be given to the district over a three-year period. because "Viking beliuves it wants to partici­ pate and be a good member of the commu­ nity. Part of that is active involvement and support for our school system." The gift is also "a piece of our 100th an­ niversary program — a 100-ycar gilt to the community." he said. Viking has been celebrating the centennial of its beginnings with several different activ­ ities this year, including an ice cream social and open house during Summerfest last month. In another matter al Monday's meeting. Robert Webb of Hastings again presented board members with questions about the possibility of instituting character education in Hastings schools. Webb was present at last month's board meeting, when he also gave board members copies of a long list of questions and concerns. Webb said in his latest request to the board that "I understand that the questions I sub­ mitted at the August meeting have not been fully answered and may never be addressed at a public meeting." Webb asked that the answers to his latest questions be included ir the minutes of the board s October meeting. The board in June adopted character educa­ tion as one of four areas the district's plan­ ning council will focus on. Plans are Io in­ volve parents, community members. PTO members and educators in the process of studying character education. One of Webb's questions was "Will the Hastings Area School Board go on record stating that there is a genuine need for char- $M SCHOOLS, continued Latewood talc* go to Mediation v IS A temporary inconvenience It's rough going now for drivers in the Hastings area as contractors do work on North Broadway and East Green Street in Hastings. Tom Katsul. a crew leader at the Michigan Department ol Transportation maintenance garage near Hastings, said East Green Street is being repaved with some of the pavement ripped from the street being recycled into the new pavement. Northbound North Broadway is getting a new right-turn lane, which means contractors have to relocate sewer, water and other utilities, along with installing a new curb and gutter. Katsul added that the new right-turn lane may result in a change in the timing of the traffic light at the Broadway/Woodlawn intersection. The East Green Street work is expected to be completed in about a week, with the North Broadway work expected to be completed in about two weeks Rutland residents rap blight ordinance by Jason l-arr , Staff Mfaier Rutland Township residents heaped scorn last Wednesday on a proposed blight ordi­ nance for Rutland Township, leading the board to send it back to its ordinance com­ mittee for revision Supervisor Bob Edwards said the language contained in the new blight ordinance had been part of the township's old zoning ordi­ nance Township Attorney Lynda Thomsen had recommended that the language be taken out of the township's new zoning ordinance and tie made a separate ordinance, he said. Edwards said Thomsen had told him that having blight language inside the zoning or­ dinance made it more difficult to defend it in court Edwards said the intent of the blight ordi­ nance was on junk appliances and cars. He said the township had received complaints about such things, especially from residen­ tial areas, but that with no ordinance the township was powerless to do anything about them. He emphasized that the ordi­ nance would not cover selling an old car. but was designed toward people “collecting." »uch as leaving parts after fixing a car The ordinance also would cover living structures that because of fire. wind, natural disaster or physical deterioration was no longer habitable Resident Rod Ritscma said he understood the need for a blight ordinance, but that as it was written. "it makes instant violators of everyone in the township H<* cnttcizrd lan­ guage in the proposed ordinance that included junk that was not visible and said if the or­ dinance instead read “easily visible." that would take care of eyesores that annoy oth­ ers. He added that he would want Io know who made a complaint. Edwards replied that the ordinance was in­ tended to focus on bringing and hoarding things and that the township is not allowed to say who makes a complaint Gerald Pallok said he was concerned about language that seemed to imply all construction in the township needed a build­ ing permit, pointing out that sheds under a certain amount can be built without a permit, or in his case to replace a deck He added that the ordinance included has ing screws and nails on the property, but that under this wording it would seem that screws and nails could not be kept in a garage Debbie Eggleston added. “I feel one per­ son's junk may be another person's treasure ” She suggested that if the township was re­ ceiving complaints from residential areas, to word the ordinance just to apply to residen­ tial areas. Edwards responded that Thomsen had ad­ vised that the township cannot focus on a particular area. A blight ordinance needs to be universal or it will be thrown out in court. “If we don't have an enforcement tool, we can't enforce it." he said. Bob Andrews said there seemed to be a sense of frustration with a lack of communi­ cation. He said in the past, township resi­ dents would receiving mailings with a cover letter explaining the intent of proposed ordi­ nances. He asked if something similar could be done, where residents would get a copy of the proposed ordinance with an explanation of its intent. “What is 'reasonable time".’ What is 'not limited Io'." he questioned. Edwards said the “reasonable time" lan­ guage was based on the township's building permit language, allowing builders two years to complete work with the option of asking for a two-year extension He said the town­ ship usually will try to let neighbors work things out and not act until it receives sev­ eral complaints. Walt Miller suggested that the proposed Sw BLIGHT, Page 5 Contract talk* between the Lakewood Board of Education and the Lakewood Education Association will go to a me­ diator Wednesday evening. Oct. I. in Lansing. The three-year pact expired July I and teachers have been working since under conditions of the old contract. Superintendent Steve Secor said most of the outstanding issues are economic, but there are a few relating to contract language. Chief negotiator for the LEA is Lynn Hilton. Strength training prolan planned Dr. James Atkinson will present "Strength Training for Senior Citizens' from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 25. in the conference room at Pennock Hospital. Atkinson will explain ow an exercise program can provide important physical and psychological benefits for older adults. Senior citizens can learn how to buiold strength, maintain independence and enjoy each day. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Call 948-3125 to register or for more information. (More BRIEFS cont. page 2) First Lady boosts United Way Michelle Engler, wife to Gov John Engler, helped Barry County United Way jump start its fund-raising campaign with an appearance at a kickoff breakfast at the Barry Expo Center last Thursday. Engler spoke about the need for people to donate time to help better their communities The goal for donations this year is $376,000 Over S90.000 was pledged at the breakfast by United Way ’Pacesetter’ donors A singing welcome Ceremonies at Northeastern and Southeastern elementaries Sunday celebrated the completion of renovation projects al both buildings. Above, students at Northeastern sang for those attending their school’s dedication ceremony The story and more pictures are inside. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 1997 County Farm Bureau takes stand on issues ranging from road kill to food safety I he Barry County I aim Bureau, at its an­ nual meeting Monday night, adopted a senes of resolutions to address issues related not only to agriculture but to public safety About I2B members and guests attended the dinner and business meeting, held at the Bany Expo Center During the forum, members • I ndorsed tlie MegaBiuks XX'ild Harvest program and encouraged I .inner s and landowners to participate Barry County is the only county where this program is being tested in tlie state I he program seeks to re­ News Briefs ‘Forgotten Man’ dinner is tonight Forgotten Man Ministries will have its litih annual Barry County Steward­ ship Dinner at 6 30 p in tonight (Thursday. Sept IKi at the Hastings High School cafeteria Those who attend will hear about the progress being made in (he jail min­ istry There will be a tree-will offering lor the dinner To make reservations, call Chaplain Bill Mcdcndorp al 795-9673 ‘Business After Hours’ is today The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting area businesses and their members to "Business After Hours" from 5 to 7 p m today (Thursday. Sept I St at the landfill of­ fice of City Environmental Services (Hastings Sanitary Service). 1998 North Broadway The event, sponsored by Hastings Sanitary Service and City Environmen­ tal Services in conjunction with Pollu­ tion Prevention Week Sept. 15-21. will include refreshments and networking. There also will be landfill tours from 5 to 6 p m. by appointment For more information, call 945-4493. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7 30 p in Thursday. Sept. 18. at Histone Bowens Mills, 11691 Bowens Mills Road. Middleville There will be a lour of the mill, con­ ducted by owners and hosts Manon and Ron Fry e The program will be Collecting and Using Old and Historic Tools." with Dick Leavett. who volunteers at Charl­ ton Park and Bowens Mills, sharing knowledge of woodworking and tools. He portrays Santa Claus al Charlton Park for its annual "Of Christmas Past" celebration All meetings of the Historical Society are open to the public Freedom Celebration planned for Sunday The 97 Freedom Celebration, spon­ sored by the Thomapplc Valley Church, will be held al 10 a m Sunday at Cen­ tral School Auditorium in Hastings Tlie event is intended to gather the congregation tor one service and to at­ tract those who do not have a church home Included will be a children's program with music, comedy, games and ventril­ oquism. and a tree luncheon al tlie west gym at Hastings Middle School Hie event last year al the Barry Expo Center attracted 1.100 people The largest crvicc in Bans County. Easter al Thorn.ipple Valley, has attracted 1.200 For more information call 948-2549 ‘It’s Cider Time’ series continues Historic Bowens Mills will continue the It s Cider Time tall festival senes this weekend with a quill show ci»-sponsored by the Barry County Historical Society Bowens Mills will be open lor a se­ nes ol festivals each weekend until Oct 18-19 liKluded will be water power demonstrations, museum tours, black smith and cooper\ shops open, hay rides, harvest time crafts, live music, food, a country store. Pioneer Park and Feed Mill Cafe Each weekend also will include various entertainment by local artists The remainder *•! festivals will be guided tours of the Bowen House by Carleen and Owen Sabin Sept 27 and 28. the Fork River Free Flappers Mountain Men •!’■. impmen! and the blacksmiths Hammer Inn ’ Oct 4 and 5. a Civil Wai re-enactment and Abraham I iiuoln display Oct II and 12. and a I tench Voyageur encampment Oct IX and 19 Gate lees whuh arc used tor upkeep ol B.-weiis Mills, arc $4 for adults .md st lot thiMicn I or more mlorin.it;. n. .all " * I_________________________________________ duce the deer herd thiough hunting to solve crop and lores! damage from deer and en­ hance public safety by reduction in ihe po­ tential lor car-deer accidents Objectives include increasing the harvest ol antlerless deci providing venison to area food banks, promoting hunter/larmer partnerships, improving health of deer herd, reducing crop damage and damage to forest ecosy stems and encouraging the formation of MegaBucks/Wild Harvest management programs It effort* have been successful at the end of Novembers hunting season, the Barry County CROP Walk set Pie Barry County CROP Walk will take place at the Fust United Methodist Church in Hastings at 2 p m Sunday . Sept 21 Two goals have been set. for 150 walkers and to raise $, *6 according to coordir.atoi Duane Robinson T-shirts will be given to walkers who raise more than $100 and donated pizza will be available to all the walkers at the conclusion of the ‘mid-Miser The walk is held annually on behalf of the world's people who arc hungry or needy Twenty-live percent of the money raised stays in Barry County and goes to Love Inc and a fix'd bank oper­ ated by the Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic**Church, which serves the southeast comer of Barry County. Area churches arc encouraged to re­ cruit walkers, who in turn secure pledges from sponsors. Counterpoint visits Showcase tonight An evening of gospel, bluegrass and folk music, featuring Counterpoint and Dcdo and Jell, is planned al the Musi­ cians Showcase al 6:30 tonight at Ar­ by s Counterpoint, from all over West and Central Michigan, has five members, including Hastings High School gradu­ ate Kathy Ellis. Kevin Gaugier. Tim Scheerhorn. Ptxih Stevenson and Bud Michael. The group has released one CD Counterpoint replaces the Rangers, who had to make a lasl-mmulc cancella­ tion Dcdo Phillips ami leff Schillhroal. from Middleville, will perform country and gospel music with a mountain fla­ vor. Sealing at the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. Pianist to start concert series Pianist, author, composer and record­ ing artist Calvin Taylor will present "Holy Scripture — Alive with Sounds of Musi." at 4 p in Sunday at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Tlie concert, the first tn a scries of MUSICA events, will feature a unique mirror and lighting system that enables the audience to see the entire keyboard Taylor has recorded 10 albums, has written several books about music and has been a member of sy mphony or­ chestras. Future MUSICA programs will be the Jubal Brass Sunday. Dec. 7; Massed Choir Sunday. Feb 22; and organist Craig Stapcrt and Ensemble Sunday . Apnl 26 There is no charge for admission The public is invited Delton’s CROP Walk is Sept. 28 The Delton Area Community CROP Walk Sunday afternoon. Sept 28. is be­ ing dedicated to the memory of two hu­ manitarians who died recently. Mother Teresa and Diana. Princess of Wales. The opening ceremony will be at 1 45 p m. .md the actual walk will start at 2 p m at Faith United Melhodtsl Church Coordinators Dee Defields and Elaine Gilbert said tins year's goal is to recruit 13(1 people to walk for pledges from friends, co workers and family The fund-raising goal is $7,000. Il walkers reach the goal, two area pastors, the Rev William Hertel of Fa .h United Methodist, the Rev Gerald Galloway ot McCallum United Brethren and Dennis Siddall Faiths director ot Christian education and youth min­ istries. have agreed to eat lunch on the rooftop ol Faith United Methodist's new addition The lop individual and household fund laiscis will wm a gift certificates Iroin local eateries .X rockalhon also will be held al the church s fellowship hall tor those who want to raise money by rocking in a chair rather than walking The walkers will have a choice of a 2 l <>i 5 ‘i iritle route F«»i rnoie information or to get spon­ sor envelopes. tall «6I6i 623-28',K or i6|6»b2* 87ht local board will take up the matter al the state Farm Bureau annual meeting The County Farm Bureau said it cooperates with the Barry Conservation District to sponsor the piogram and partnerships with the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Michigan Bow Hunters. Barry Conservation Club. Satan Club and other conservation programs to achieve the objectives 'Die ihrce-year program is voluntary and landowners may drop out at .my time Jim Bruce spoke in favor of the resolu­ tion He and six landowner farmers spoke Io the Natural Resource Commission about the deer problem and "got an extended anterless deer season, running from Dec 20-Jan 4 So it gives you a little bit ol an idea of what's going on. leading up to (his MegaBucks/Wild Harvest program The program is not perfect, but we think it s a dam good start." Bruce said • Urged the County Road Commission to implement a program to eliminate brush on county roads within lour years. "Roadways throughout Barry County arc becoming overgrown with brush, limiting visibility at corners and driveways." the resolution said "Transporting farm equipment is becoming more difficult and damage to equipment and trucks is increasing." County Road Commission Chairman Jack Lenz, who was in the audience, said Road Commission personnel is al an all­ time low "I know we should be spending more hours out there with a cutter, but we do have only have one cutter plus our contract roadside mower man and he covers the county (blacktop roads) twice and Ihe gravel roads once" a year. Lenz said About 25 percent of the county each y ear is treated with a chemical control along Ihe roadways, he said • Supported the Michigan Slate University Cooperative Extension and recommended increasing funding to attract high quality personnel, properly equip county offices and fill all * acancies in less than three months. Funding to expand the Extension's Internet usage to make information more readily available to individuals is also a high priority • Approved action to seek Department of Natural Resource refunds to landowners for the cost they have paid for block permits that are needed to harvest antlerless deer “The population of deer is so high that some landowners are needing upwards of a KN) block permits in an attempt to control the deer population." the resolution said • Agreed that landowners should be able to obtain block permits to control damage Io forest lands by reducing the deer population "In many areas of the slate. H is impossible to do fores plantings due to browsing by deer." according to tlie resolution • Supported "aggressive action to eradicate disease infected wildlife so that the remain­ ing wildlife and livestock that arc threatened remain free of disease." • Supported requiring the DNR to accept responsibility for removing dead deer from roads and road nght-of-ways. without using road funds Dead deer carcasses "contribute to the spread of disease." the resolution said. "Because road ditches are designed to remove waler from the roads, contamination of sur­ face and ground water is occurring. The DNR has established ownership of the deer herd by selling licenses, regulating hunting and imposing fines." the resolution said DNR employee Mike Bailey, who at­ tended the meeting, denied that the DNR owned the slate's deer He said (he deer be­ long to the public. "We all own lire deer." • Approved action to try to push for con­ sistent stale, county, township and city reg­ ulations to insure efficient transportation of farm produce and supplies. Farm Bureau wants weight restrictions on all roads in the stale to match state and federal standards during normal seasonal conditions. The only exception should be bridges deemed struc­ turally unsafe for such loads, the resolution said. • Suggested that stale-owned land that is uneconomical for farming could be used lor development so more agricultural land would be available in the future "The revenue the state would be receiving lor the stale land being developed should be used to improve the roads and services to the area and also purchase hunting rights in Ihe nearby agricultural area so the hunters would still have a place Io hunt • Agreed that the pesticide rc-cemlication test should be changed, eliminating "trick questions" and .tJJin-* move questions about mlormation that should be known to apply chemicals safely • Endorsed processes to improve food safety "Irradiation has been approved by the FDA to kill bacteria and other organisms in meals. I runs, vegetables, grains, herbs and spices The process has been approved in 40 countne- and endorsed by the World Health Organization Consumer activists have suc­ cessfully limited this process in the US. allowing people to continue to become ill needlessly." the resolution said • Reaffirmed support for the elimination ol government grading standards ol beet and lamb to allow tree market forces to deter­ mine what is produced "Studies indicate lit­ tle if any advantage lor USDA clunce over select' in consumer acceptance Research in dicates marbling difference accounts to just 10 percent ol the variation in tenderness Feeding cattle to government standards is costly and ineffective Wholesalers and su­ permarkets can better determine what con sitmers want and will try to satisfy their needs to maintain business, allowing pr«>ducers to produce lor tlie konsumer latlur than the government • Supported again the exemption ol wet lands being re-created in a different fixation for public use projects "Il a wetland now is to be removed due to an airport expansion or road project, it must be replaced in a nonwclland setting al great expense Io the pub he as well as the loss ol farmland in sonic cases, the resolution said • Supported loval control of roads "because we believe local control promotes inure timely and efficient responses to tlie needs of Bany County residents “ Recent legislation has proposed transfer­ i l - -flic (.ounty roads to the Michigan IX*parinicnt ol Transporta­ tion and would allow MIM)T Io receive "all of tlie federal money s for a county " , • Tabled, until next year, a resolution promoting tire recycling and proposing a tire return law • Defeated a resolution to pash lor "over­ order premiums from milk inoperative* to be paid equally on a per hundred basis to ev­ ery farmer in tire state (More information about the annual meet­ ing. including award presentations and comments from the keynote speaker will be included in a future issue of the Reminder). Sixth graders go learning’ About 130 Hastings sixth-graders launched from near the Charlton Park Road bridge on a canoe field trip to Thornapple Lake. The trip and later picnic al Tyden Park were designed to mix students from different classrooms and elementary schools. Teachers and parent volunteers attempted to put three students from three different elementary schools into each canoe. Teacher Dan Benningfield said students beginning middle school tend to associate with kids they know from elementary schogl ar.d the trips were meant to give kid: a chance to get to know each other. Flu, pneumonia clinics planned The Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment will offer 11 u and pneumonia clinics this month and next at various locations throughout Barr. County and nearby. Tlie cost of flu shots is $10 and pneumo­ nia shots are $15. There will be no charge tor people who present their Medicare B or Medicaid cards Blue Care Network — Health Central recipients who present their membership cards will receive the Hu vac­ cine at no charge Tetanus shots are tree. Tlie dates, times and locations of the up­ coming chmes are as follows • Barry County Democratic Hall (Thomas Jefferson Halh. comer ol Green and Jefferson streets. Hastings — from noon to 4 p.m every Thursday in October • Maple Valley Junior-Senior High School. Il(i9ti Nashville Highway. Ver­ montville — 2 Io 4 p in Monday. Sept 29. • Bany County Commission on Aging. 120 N Michigan Ave . Hastings — 9 am. to noon Tuesday. Sept 30 • Plumb's Supermarket. 920 W State St. Hastings — 9 a m Io I pm Wednesday. Oct. I. • • Delton Kellogg High School. 327 N._ Grove. Delton. 2 to 4 p m. Wednesday. Oct.' I. • Faith United Methodist Church. 503 SGrove. Delton — 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednes­ day. Oct 8 • Thornapple Kellogg High School. 3885 Bender Road. Middleville — 2 Io 4 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 15. • Barry-Eaton Distncl Health Department. 110 W Center St.. Hastings — 8:30 to 11 am Saturday. Oct. 18. • Lakewood High School. 7223 Vclte Road. Lake Odessa — 2 to 4 p.m Tuesday. Oct 28 • Maple Leaf Grange. M-66. south of Nashville — 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Oct 28. • Sunfield United Methodist Church. 227 Logan St . Sunfield — 2:30 to 4 30 p.m.^ Wednesday. Oct. 29. 3 For more information about the clinics or J about immunizations, call the Health De-4 part mem at 945 9516. Volunteers needed to build playground < After years of raising funds for new play­ ground structures. Central Elementary is fi­ nally ready to pul up the new equipment Volunteers are needed for the construction protect. which is scheduled tor Saturday, be ginning al 8 a in and ending when the two playground structures being set up are com­ pleted Everyone who comes should bring a util­ ity knife, if possible Also, it they have them, volunteers arc requested to bring a rubber headed hammer or claw hammer with duct tape on the end. a ratchet with a 3/8inch drive, three different sockets for the ratchet, including 9/lb-mch. 5/8-mch. and 5/16 inch an Midi wiemh lfi.it tits m a 3/16 inch i I 4 nidi kd ..nJ si.mdaid combination wrenches, open .md’»»r closedend. 9/lh-inch an J 5/x null Also, plans are to have a potluck lunch in"* the gym. so volunteers should bring a dish to pass if they plan on being there for lunch . Tlie new playground is costing the school $32,000 Fund-raisers by the I’TO have raised all but S 10.000 of the cost, according to Central's administrative intern. Ellyn Main. "Were selling chocolate lor the last $10,000." she said " Southeastern Elementary has already put up new playground equipment paid for by fund-raisers Northeastern Elementary is scheduled to put its new structures up Sept. 27. beginning at 7 30 a in Volunteers are also needed tlicrv Lunch is being donated by parents ()n (hi 4 i’lc.is.iiitvicvv will he putting up its new equipment Sewer, water areas named Areas of live townships learning up to form a water and sewer authority were identi­ fied recently by authority members as being rnosi likely lonccd waler and sewer services in the tuluic In Bahiniorc fimnship. those areas were identified as the north end of Clear Lake and Baltimore Frailer I’aik In Carlton Town­ ship. they include I ower. I each and Middle lakes. Mei Im* • s I railer Park and some plats In Castleton lovvnship. they arc north Thonuipplc I ake ।Pleasant Shores!, south Thorn.ipple I ake • Morgan. Mead O Acies. Camp Thorn.ipple > and some plats In Hastings lovvnship. they arc North Bio.iJw.iy to Leach I ake including the land till. Thorn.ipple M.mo. and the surrounding area, ea-* llromapple i ake iBarry's Resort. Rivergate Charlton Park StmJ.igo Parki and s»mih mi M t.. ilk Mulligan Department of Tr.mqv italioii garage In Rutland lounship. they include tlie Kell- . ' < 'uni.iiiiitv Uollece v.impu- XI gonquin I ake. and tlie M-37/M-43 business area Flic areas were identified in a meeting of the authouty last Fhursday Flic information was given to engineer Gary Arnold of Capi­ tal Consultants, who needed it to determine tlie cost of updating a sit N the engineering firm did previously tor the City of Hastings on the sewer and wafer needs ol townships surrounding lhe city Arnold will bring the cost estimate to a future authority meeting In other action at the meeting, the name of lhe authority was changed from tlie Barry County I'ovvnships Sewer and Waler zXuthor* Hv to the Central Barry Countv Sewer and Water Authority AIm*. a meeting was scheduled lor Tues­ day Oct 14. in which authority members will (oui waler and -ewer facilities in the Gun Lake area .mJ tlie south end ol the county �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 1997 — Page 3 Open houses held for Hastings elementary ‘twins’ Teacher Beverly Baron recalled a time when facilities at Southeastern were not as spacious by Man Warner Staff Writer Open houses and dedication cctcmomc**. al both Southeastern and Northeastern eleinentaries Sundae officially celebrated ihe maturing of two "twin" structures "These buildings are turns." architect Mark Schmidlke said I Le same plans were used lor both buildings " (Jeer lhe sears, he said, the buildings "have grown up together." while al lhe same time developing "unique qualities Likewise, renovation work this summer done to both buildings was almost identical in scope and detail Descriptions ol the work done on each ol the buildings contained in the ceremonies’ programs were identical, with lhe exception ol lhe number ol square feel involved in the renovation "The addition and renovations at Northeastern Elementary School involve 36.345 square feet ol space. the Northeastern piogram said "In addition to renovating and enlarging the learning resource center, oil ice. and staff work areas, new construction has provided an art room, computer laboratory, music room. science laboratory, classrooms, and specialized small group instructional areas A lunch room also has been constructed adjacent to the school's all-purpose room and a new kitchen has been added to the building " The only difference in the Southeastern description is that ‘he number of square feel is 36.XXS Otherwise. Southeastern's changes mirrored those al Northeastern. "We have all of the things the children like lhe most back again." retired Northeastern Elementary teacher Dorothy Barnett said dunng Northeastern’s dedication. She cited the many new specialty rooms the school now has. including a music room, art room, science lab and a learning resource center that is "three limes bigger" than lhe old library Also, she said, "we re thrilled to death to see this big computer lab — and of course, we’ll be even more thrilled when it’s plugged in." (Work to have computers up and running in all lhe district's classnx>m> and computer labs continues.) Richard Shaw, chairman of lhe group of citizens who first began the task of identifying the construction needs of the school district, recalled at lhe Southeastern Dorothy Barnett, a retired Northeastern teacher, expressed delight with the expanded facility. Ashley Gielarowski. a Northeastern fifth grader, spoke during dedication ceremonies at her school. Hastings High School choir students, all of whom attended Southeastern, provided music for the Southeastern dedication. dedication that when his group first looked al Southeastern, the school counselor was meeting with special needs children in a bnxim closet. Likewise, he said, the library was "dark and dingy." Now. according to Southeastern teacher Beverly Baron, "wherever you see windows, that's a new par: of the I han " "It's great Io be a part of these changes.” Banin said. Southeastern student Jared Ford may have summed up the feelings of all when he said "Our school slogan is Where Possibilities Become Reality ’ That has now come true." Student Jared Ford spoke dunng the ceremony. Expanded library facilities at Northeastern are pictured. Those attending the Northeastern dedication ceremony were able to do so in an expanded all-purpose room that now includes a lunchroom and new kitchen facilities, The new computer lab at Southeastern is located off the library. The Southeastern slogan prominently displayed in the all- purpose room, has "come true. A sign in Southeastern's ne»v wing sums up the outcome of building renovations �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 1997 ‘Yes’ vote good for Maple Valley kids LETTERS.,.from cur readers Solutions to alcohol problems are elusive To the editor: In response to the letter about prisoners in the Sept 4 Banner Hals oft to a very fine letter written by l_arry Boise I don't know him. but his letter really hit home I am the mother ot Patrick Townsend, who is lodged in the Barry County Jail I have, for 15 years, begged —Ml pleaded the court system, attorneys, probation and parole of­ ficers. ministers and anyone I could possibly talk to. to help my son with his alcohol pro blem and give him a c hanee to become a responsible and respected son. husband, lather and employee He has never been in a financial position to get extensive treatment with his addiction, nor am I. in that position Some readers might think that it he quit drinking he could have af­ forded to do this Not so It only takes one drink to change him from Jeckyl to Hyde and then he d eo whenever to eel another dnnk He’s always been very remorseful, as alcoholics arc and it always seemed to be so­ meone elsc's fault why he's done to get himself in trouble when he's in that condition. He even reached the point that he picked up cans and bottles to turn in so he could buy more alcohol I try not to remember the number ot times I ve called the law. probation or parole of­ ficers «»n him to prevent him from harming himsell or some inocent person because he wanted to drive m an intoxicated state Of course, he didn't have a drivers license anymore It has been revoked for years. Patrick, in turn, would be very angry and n»*t speak to me unless he wanted something I'd continue to tell him that I did love him and would continue to until either one of us passed away But there was no law that said I had to like him and 9 percent of the time. I didn’t We would avoid telling him about family get togethers as it would upset everyone just hav­ ing him around in his intoxicated condition and make it unpleasant for all At this point, he's lost almost everything His wife filed for divorce She had nowhere to live and her side of the family offered to help her if she left Pat and got on with her life She had no choice because she couldn't afford to do anything on her own and needed a roof over their heads She has put up with this situation with Pat being in and out of jail and prison for 15 years until she was given an ultimatum They have two teenage boys who have already been introduced to the court system How sad' His soon to be ex-wife kept think ing and hoping things would change and he'd stuighen up but this hasn't happened Outpatient counseling. A A meetings, and the like aren't the answer for Pat He needs a strict, mandatory inpatient treatment pro­ gram No. I'm very aware that this wouldn't be a guaranteed remedy, but shouldn't he have been given that chance’ At lhe present time his probation officer has denied him work release because before Pat was sentenced the officer recommended he get tour to ten years The judge only gve him one year in the county jail, so they figure Pat owes them three years yet and told him so. I'd say this is unfair because he was already sentenced He really needs the job he was of­ fered because he'll have to have some where to live when he gets released, fines to pay and be able to support himself and pay child support Had he been offered an extensive rehabilita­ tion program, everyone involved would perhaps not be in the position that they are today Of course. I understand that there's no guarantee that this would have been foolproof, but shouldn't he at least had the op­ portunity to find out’ He needs professional help with his alcoholism It's easy to say. “You’ve got to quit drink­ ing ' Everyone's body chemistry is different and what works for one person doesn't always work for someone else Mr Boise wrote about the kids who get in trouble these days and how no one has authority to discipline them like they did years ago How unfortunate for the children Their first words used lobe “Mama" or “Daddy" Today it's " you" or “I'm going to call protective services." When children arc disciplined, parents teachers and bus drivers are repremanded and have to prove that they didn't abuse the children only disciplined them Punishment teaches them love and respect, and .• good old-fashioned spanking or HastingsBaNNER a occasional pop in the lip for being mouthy or back-talking certainly shouldn't be considered child abuse Society has taken the rights to discipline away and they say “just let the child express himself " Oh. is that your child standing on top of that building with a M-80 expressing himself* The court system wasn't lull ol children back when I was growing up because we got a good old-fashioned spanking it we didn i behave It hurt our backsides and we thought twice before doing the same thing again Patrick was taught right irom wrong and to respect others and didn't have any problem until he was an adult He got this way all by himsell. but needed some help when he first got in trouble with alcohol, not wait 15 years and expect a miracle I offer my sympathy to all the moms, dads and grandparents uho have gone through similar situations with their loved ones and have had the door slammed in their lace repeatedly I also offer my condolences to any victim of these situations as they. too. have suffered II anyone has a miracle cure that hasn't been tried — help’ I remain, a mom who has felt helpless for years Mary M Grein Delton Congressman Nick Smith Overzealous enforcement "Polluter pays " has always been the bedrock principle of environmental law In the effort to achieve this goal, we have rightly strengthened our laws to hold those who harm the environment responsible for their actions. These laws, however, sometimes allow overzealous regulators to reach beyond the polluter pays principle to punish those who may be innocent. We need to watch our environmental regulators to make sure that these laws are not misus­ ed. Two recent examples that have come up in the Seventh Congressional District make this point The first case involves the AlbionSheridan Landfill in Calhoun County The Environmental Protection Agency has demanded $900,000 from the city of Albion to help pay for lhe cleanup of the site and has threatened to file suit unless it agrees. a family of four These people won't pay the fine directly, but will surely have to pay it in their taxes Is it reasonable to hold thes*. hard working families responsible? I’ve been trying to convince the bureaucrats al the EPA that the answer is no. The second case doesn’t involve any pollution al ell. EPA claims that Cello-Foil Products. Inc in Battle Creek failed to ob­ tain permits to bum chemicals produced in its business as fuel in its boiler The com­ pany. however, operated its boiler with proper stale permits anc’ EPA has not shown that any pollution actually occured EPA threatens to impose a huge and unreasonable fine of $227,844 for a paper­ Tammy Christensen, Vermontville funds available to use in the actual day-today education of our children. This may en­ hance established programs, create new ones or just enable us to purchase needed sup­ plies When I hear from people who do not have children in the school system ask why they should pay more taxes, my response is that wc arc all responsible for children's education and their growth to be productive citizens of’ the community. These arc the people who make decisions for our country and who will' be taking care of future generations. I hope everyone will seriously consider the issue presented before them and make the best decision for the future of our children. Andi Montgomery Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. In addition. Cello-Foil has a strong en­ vironmental record having invested $7 simply alleged that the city “operated" the landfill based on a few contracts to dump waste it signed with the operator Accor ding to the EPA. the city is liable just because it used the landfill — without evidence that it knew of or participated in the pollution It’s worth thinking about what this To the editor: We all support and care for the children of this district and are trying our best to meet lhe challenge In order to do this wc must express our opinion by voting Monday. Sept 22. on ihe upcoming Maple Valley school bond issue As a parent. I sometimes feel frustrated when I hear the comment that "this bond proposal will only make lhe education bet­ ter " I ask. how ’ This process is more like a chain with links With the construction of new classrooms and enhancement of facili­ ties. the school district will be able to save in heating and maintenance costs. This is just to name a few When these costs decrease, the district will have more Second, it mcaiis punishing families in Al­ bion - they're the ones who'll end up pay­ ing. In a town lhe size of Albion, the pro­ posed fine works out to more than $350 for million in pollution abatement equipment, and won Vice President Gore’s "Hammer great interest in the future ol Maple Valley and its children I ask friends, neighbors and residents of Maple Valley not to let this chance for bet­ terment slip away again. My kids and yours need the best we can give them My children have another 11 years to go Io school here and I would like to offer all kids the best that they can he by being the best community we can be Vote ’’yes.’' it's good for our kids Think about Maple Valley’s children for something it used but did not control. The penalty, of course, might be ap­ propriate if the city owned ihe landfill As n turns out. however, it was privately owned and run. After being pressed, the EPA has shouldnt lull behind in the instructional fa­ cilities We have a wonderful and capable leaching staff to prepare our students for what's ahead We must all work together to make our chil­ dren's future promising. I lind it ironic that our new superinten­ dent. Clark Vol/, has come over here and looked over our problems first hand and not simply taken (former Supt > Al McLean's word lor anything Wc have a serious hous­ ing problem and it doesn't take a genius to figure it out The new superintendent has depth and insight and he sees our needs. He has moved his family here and wants to make this his permanent home So he has To the editor: It seem* like wc vc been there, done that and still lune not succeeded on behalf ot Maple Valiev's children Monday. Sept 22. is the day we Maple Valley residents cun make things right We shall and must pass this second attempt to rebuild <>ur sell esteem and fix our children's future I am a parent like most everybody else and want ".hat s right and best tor kids who go to school here and the ones who will attend in the tut lire I implore the volets to pass this bond re­ quest next Monday and nd our district of run­ down portables, upgrade our high school and expand Maplewood Elementary to a building lor grades 4-6 Both ol my children are al Fuller Street Elementary again this year and any additions in Maple Valley probably will not affect them until fifth or sixth grade I hate the thought ol using Kellogg any longer as a fourth grade learning facility. but we have no alternative unless we stand together and vote "yes" for lhe kids Maple Valley has moved so far ahead in technology toward the 21st century Wc Award" in 1996 for its voluntary en­ vironmental protection efforts Even so. Know Your legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Aoraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tomnela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St. Holland. Meh. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. work oversight I strongly support stiff sanctions for polluters In these cases, however, the EPA has abused its discretion and lost sight of the polluter pays principle means. First, it means punishing the city Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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I feel it should be the voter’s right to decide on this issue. As it is, lhe state controls too many of our rights. As for the issue on assisted suicide. 1 support it." “You could go cither way. Family members suffer aking with the person dying. Il should be lhe right of lhe person suffering to ask to end their life. But nature may need to be allowed to take its course. Miracles can happen ’’ "I don't know how I feel about that.” "I feel that every controversial question should be decided by the voters." "It should go to the voters. Something this important should be voted on." ■ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 1997 — Page 5 FINANCIAL FOCUS furnished by... I Zoning change request rejected i 1 Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jones and Co. Sometimes you can make money with dogs The stock market is not a horse race. Nevertheless, each new day brings another stock "jockey " proclaiming a foolproof new "system" to beat the odds History has shown, however, that the best system for suc­ cess is a long-term buy-and-hold strategy Even so. there arc a few methods of stock investing that have proven to be effective. Some of those methods deal with the Dow Jones Industrial Average The Dow is a priceweighted average of 30 actively traded blue­ chip stocks. Together they represent between 15 percent and 20 percent of the market value of all stocks trading on the New York Stock Exchange — hardly a bunch of dogs. Yet several investing techniques concentrate on Dow slocks that arc out of favor — the "Dogs of lhe Dow." One of the main proponents of the Dow dogs is John Downes, co-author of the book "Beating the Dow" and editor of the newslet­ ter by the same name One of Downes' strategies, called the "Dow Ten," calls for buying equal amounts of the 10 highestyielding Dow stocks A high yield often means the price of the stock has dropped, making the dividend high in relation to the stock price Another strategy, the "Flying Five." con­ centrates on the five lowest-priced stocks of the Dow Ten. Each year, the portfolio is ad­ justed to include the latest high yielders. (Remember, however, there arc tax ramifica­ tions every time you sell a stock.) Downes also offers a one-stock strategy. the Penultimate (next-lo-last) Profit Prospect, or PPP. This involves simply buying lhe Dow Ten slock with the second-lowest price, keep­ ing it for a year and then trading it for that gear's new PPP (Again, keep in mind the lax ramifications.) • The PPP theory has more risk than either ihe Dow Ten or Flying Five strategies due to its lack of diversification. In effect, you're putting all of your eggs in one basket. • Why select the second-lowest-priced stock from the Dow Ten. rather than the lowest? Downes' theory is that the lowest-priced stock Reserves to be there; the second-lowest may fcave stumbled and soon will recover. • According to Downes' newsletter, ihe PPP produced a 25.5 percent average annual return between 1972 and 1996. Compare that id the entire Dow. which returned 12.6 per­ cent a year ■ However. 25.5 percent is Lhe average over 25 years. In individual years during the period, the PPP strategy actually trailed the Dow 11 times, including five years in which it Ipst money Dow nes suggests that because the PPP strategy is volatile, it's important to stick with it year after year to weather the ups and downs. BLraWT, continued from Page 1 Ordinance be published in a local newspaper Io allow residents to sec it and send feedback to the township attorney The new proposal Could then be brought back for public com­ ment . "Everyone wants to maintain their prop­ erty values Tlie question is the wording." he Said The board approved sending the ordinance back to its ordinance committee for revision, h also approved publishing a notice of a bearing, which Edwards said probably won't be until the board s October meeting. BAD NEWS: Even if these strategies appeal to you. they shouldn't be your entire investment plan With these strategies, you buy the common stock of high-quality corporations, sell at depressed prices and obtain generous dividends Unlike most advisory services, which inundate subscriber* with hundred* ot different stocks. "Beating the Dow follow* only the 30 Dow lndu*tnal* With a intde*! investment, you can participate in one or more of the Dow strategic* - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week AT&T 437. + 37» Ameritech 657,. + 17,6 45'7,. Anheuser-Busch + Vh Chrysler 377. + 7. CMS Energy 377, + 17. Coca Cola 597. + 7. D & N Financial 207. -7. 897,. Dow Chemical + 7,6 Exxon 647. -7,. Family Dollar 237.6 + 7,6 -7. First Financial Bancorp 46 Ford 45'7,e + 7,8 General Motors 697. + 27. 357. Hastings Mfg. + 17, IBM 997. -7,. 627, JCPenney + 17. Johnson & Johnson 587,. + ’/,. 147,. Kmart — 7,6 457, Kellogg Company — 7. ,6 46'7,. McDonalds + '7,6 Sears 56'7,. + 7« Simpson Industries 127w + 7> Southeast Mich Gas — '/< 18 Spartan Motors 77.. - 7„ 567,. TCF Financial + 7,8 Upjohn 56'7,6 + 17. Gold 320.75 -.75 Silver 4.60 -.15 Dow Jones Ind. Ave 7895.92 + 44.01 Volume 642,000,000 NOTICE by Jason Carr Stall Wrttr i All overflow eiowd ol residents packed Rutland Chariei Township Hall and extended out onto the glass List Wednesday, as the Township Boaid rejected a Podunk Lake de­ velopment proposal and dealt with a pro­ posed blight ordinance <.»«•«• related story) Developer Robert Munger said he origi­ nally had planned lor R-2 residential zoning without the maximum number of lots per­ missible and believed this formal would work best lor the configuration ol the |»toperty He added (hat (he propeny had been on the market for more than a year, al which lime any of the neighbors who opposed the project could have bought the land The Planning Commission earlier turned down his request lor residential zoning for the project and he has laced a great deal ol opposition from neighbors and the public "I've never, in all my time in real estate, had people look at me w uh as much hate.' Munger said He said the previous owner ol the prop­ erty. Peter Mogg. had sold him the property lor le** money than another developer had offered because Mogg felt Munger had a bet­ ter plan and because the other developer was planning the maximum nunibei ol lot* al­ lowed. Munger *aid he had no plans to eliminate six acre* ot marsh land, saying he didn't want to and the Department ol Environmen­ tal Quality (DEQ) would not have allowed it anyway He added that lie did not need DEQ nor Health Department approval, despite op­ ponents' claims to lhe contrary Munger said soil boring* on the property which showed a gravcl/sand soil with a clay base, were done by a former head of the Kent County Health Department He said he asked lor R-1 residential zoning as a compromise, winch included setbacks greater than township requirements, green space and residential use restrictions. He re­ jected claim* that his project include* plans lor a public access to Podunk I.ake. killing of wildlife, minimum-sized homes, a mobile home park, an apartment complex or con­ dominium housing He called the Planning Commission's rejection ol his request on environmental grounds as based on opinions, not from qualified people Township Supervisor Bob Edwards said as a resident he had mixed emotions toward the project and could understand neighbors' op­ position He said he tried to come up with another compromise plan that would have all land with frontage on the lake be 2 1/2 acres rural estate, while land cast of an easement to the Roy Obncter property and 200 feet back from the center line of Quimby Road be R-2 Edward* said Obncter had not ex­ pressed objections to R-2 zoning next to his property Munger said lie uidn' know il residents would want numerous homes along Quimby and that he had planned to keep homes back from Quimby lor green space purposes. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will accept applications from interested citizens to the Barry County Parks & Recreation Commission until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 1997. Applications can be obtained at the County Administrator's office, 3rd floor, Courthouse. Hastings, Ml. Rutland Township residents were lined up out to the front lawn as the township board debated a properly re-zoning and a blight ordinance last Wednesday. Edwards replied that he thought 2 l/2-acre lots on Podunk Lake would look nice and that he understood Munger s desire Io main­ tain the aesthetics ol the area He said, how­ ever. thai n ali ol the property was R-2. Munger could conccivah|y pack homes along lhe lake just as he could do along Quimby Road. Podunk Lake area resident Dave McLaugh­ lin presented a petition from 45 residents on Podunk Lake who opposed rezoning. He said only five people in the area supported lhe development He added that ihe Barry County Planning and Zoning Department believes that all of the area should not be anything but 2 1/2acrc lots to support a septic system. McLaughlin also argued that there had never been a capacity study done on Podunk Lake to determine if it could support 25-30 new dram field* "An R-2 designation here would despoil the last pristine private lake in Rutland Tow nship." he argued. The (ownship board approved the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny R-2 zoning by a 5-2 vote, with Edwards and Township Treasurer Blanche Munjoy op­ posed. hi other business last Wednesday, the township: • Approved the 1998 budget. Tlie budget is projecting $337,650 in total expenditures — a 0.88 percent increase — and $339,015 in total revenues — a 0.89 percent increase Clerk Barb Bedford said the final 1997 bud­ get estimates a $55,000 end-of year surplus. The board approved an amendment, trans­ ferring SI.200 from ihe road fund to the as­ sessor's department Edwards said he felt this was necessary, as the assessor has additional work due to land div ision splits • Approved spending $5(K) with Versys to send data to the slate lor its 'Qualified Voter Lisis." (QVF) which is the slate s attempt to create a centralized voter registration list. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE About 85 percent of voters register now through the Secretary of State's office, which processes ihe registrations in Lansing and sends the lists to county and township clerks. Under the QVF system, voter registrations done by township clerks would be taken to the county clerk's office, where they would be entered into a computer connected to the state via the Internet and would link more than 4(M) jurisdictions in lhe slate. The entire stale will be on-line by Jan. I and it will provide 85 percent of all data en­ try for local jurisdictions. Tlie QVF system is intended Io eliminate duplicate voter registrations, streamline the voter registration (.mediation process, elim­ inate registration forwarding errors and elim­ inate duplicated registration tasks Local clerks will continue ;o receive the original voter registration applications, but they will not have to enter data or prepare a typewrit­ ten list of voters. The county clerk's office will provide lists of registered voters by precinct and update records with voter histo­ ries. If a township or city has more than 5.000 people of voting age. it will lie able to gain access to the QVF through a direct computer link to the state. Townships and cities with under 5.000 people of voting age. will gain access to the QVF through the county clerk s office. • Approved the first reading uf an ordi­ nance to change zoning at 2497 Gun Lake Road from R-l residential to C-2 commer­ cial business district. • Approved lhe first reading of an ordi­ nance to amend zoning behind Pine Haven Estates from R-l residential to R-2 residen­ tial. • Accepted an estimate from Harglow Construction of $9,800 to redo the roof of Rutland Charter Township Hall. • Heard Building Administrator Bernie See RUTLAND, continued Page It Historic Bowens Mills “It’s Cider Time Festival" Note® ts he-Oy gvan tna* Ha jtngj Aanrang Commsson hold a PuWc -ea -g n tne Crty Hall Councl Chartxrj to? S Broadway Hastings Ucf*gan on Monday O^ot>ar 6. 1997 al 730 pm to Ma- put*c cmmrl ftgarOng 3 •aquas: form Man St-eat Savings Bank lor a Spacial Land Use Permit to consftuct a paUng tol n 600 Sock ol West Apple Slraet t<tmAuh>nait Pta/U Hinite A Mill Inm* infomabon on Tie atxsre pu»c hearing and rnnutes of sad hearng mil be avaiatie a! the olfree of the Crty Clertt 102 S Broadway. Hasftngs. Mcti^an The Qty will provde necessary reesonatxa aids and services upon five days notice to the Clertt of the City of Hastngs (tetophene numtier 616-945-2468) or TDD can relay services 1 800-649-3777 Adults M 00 Kids 51 (XI 2 miles mwtfi Yankee Spnnp State Park off Hngj»* Rued 616-795-7530 Event Manahum. f Bob King is 81 and SlOOICWS: wrae—opfcwum________________ | RMF riabcr vW Kkl Fo ndation' Still Having Fun! LEGAL NOTICE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Board M weting September 10 1997 7:35 p.m Regular Board Meeting Present Hansford. Haute Wallers Palmer. Munjoy. Bed ♦ord Edwards Commissioner James and many residents All reports received and placed on file Motion not to grant Mr Munger s rezonmg re­ quest for property located at Podunk lake from RE to R? Motion to table the Blight Ordinance Motion to receive Ordinance *54 and *55 for first reading Motion to rescind the previous motion establishing fees for building permits Motion to set a fee schedule for building permits Assistant Building Administrator Paul Nickerson was introduced Motion to have the evistir g building roofed Motion to allow Versyss to transfer data to the OVE Motion to adopt 1998 Budget with amendment Vouchers approved for payment Ad|Ournm-nt 9 50 p m Respectfully submitted Barbara Bedford Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards .’9 18) from: Algonquin Ike The East End Gang All The Kids X �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 18, 1997 Road Commission plans to borrow funds for new equipment Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Road Communion Sept 30 will he diwuxving bid> ii has re­ ceived lor new equipment, including new tracks. "Wc will not be able to afford everything wc need." Road Commission Ligineer-Managcr Jack Kmcman said Wednesday Some 'lough" decisions will have Io be made, he added The County Board of Commissioners Ixsl month voted to allow the Road Commission to harrow up to SI million to purchase new equipment, but Kmcman said "We don't know how much wc can aliord to borrow yet ' The County Board also In authorized the Road Commission to issue notes to secure ihe loan funds Brad Lamberg. an engineer al lhe Road Commission, told ihe County Board that he expects lhe amount of the five-year loan to be substantially less than $1 million The loan will be used to replace "badly damaged equipment by selling some bonds." Lamberg said The majority ol ihe funds will be used lo purchase al least lour new tandem axle trucks, al a cost of about $100,000 each, that have a variety of uses, from snowplowing lo hauling gravel Currently, lhe Road Commission has lour trucks that break down and need repair al­ most on a daily basis and three others lhai are in very poor condition "It’s very inefficient We need lour trucks for line winter." Lambcrg said The cost to continually repair lhe current truck Heel is more than the vehicles arc worth. Lamberg said Repay ineni of the proposed notes is se­ cured only by future revenues ihe Road Commission will receive from slate taxes returned lo the county for county road pur­ poses. "The Road Commission has done this (issued notes) two other limes and has been successful with repayment.' Commissioner Sandy James said Basically. 50 to 60 percent ol the county at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES I____________________________________________________________ CHIRCH OF THE N AZARENE, 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. PaMor Sunday Services 9 45 a tn Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Wonhip Service. 6 00pm Even­ ing Service; Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising fellowship Sunday. 10 a m and ft p m . Wednesday 7pm Also Rainbow learning Center, child care. 6am to 6 p m THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a tn and 10 45 a m Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service t 30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Boltwood St . Res Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 am Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worship. 5 00 pm Teens. 6 00 p m Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day 001 m Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 00 am Youth Adult Bi Me Study. 6 30 p m Kid's Quiu ing, 7 00 p m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS INITED METHODIST CHLRCH. 3185 N Broadwav Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 3674061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Wor­ ship Services Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 00 a m . Res Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4-H. Mondays 6 30 lo 8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday . 5 00 pm ((immunity Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering We welcome you to (Mir church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHLRCH (formerly lhe Hastings Grace Brethren Church*. 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship Thursday. 7 30 p m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing Your Faith. 5 30 pm Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message". 945 9224. 6 .30 p m Bible study far all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHLRCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 IO p m , Sunday Masse* M a m and II III j m Confessions Saturday 4 (MM 30 p m ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGUCAN CHLRCH. meeting al 502 F. Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all services For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev David T Hustwick. vicar al 948-2101 St Andrew s is a pan of the Indepen dent Anglican Church Canada Synod WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 pm Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 am. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. MAT WAS ANGUCAN CATHOLIC CHLRCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6pm weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10.00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Pray er FIRST BAPTIST CHIRCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hast:np Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Morning Worship 9 45 and II 00 am. Sunday School 9 45 and 11 00 a m for children and adults Family Hour 6 00 p m. Sun­ day evening Monday First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Tune Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Aw ana at 6 30 p.m Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 p m Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Cail church office for more information. -WS-WMU HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road Hastings. Mich James A Camp bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a m Nursery pro sided Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 700pm are Rainbows or JJ Bi­ ble Quit (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quu (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quu (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHLRCH. meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852 9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time Before (he Service Nursery childrens ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHIRCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission ol St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mavs 9 30 a m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 2W E North St . Mi.fuel Anton. Pastor Phone <M5 W4|4 Sunda). Sept 21 - 8 45 Sundav St.hoi (all aftM. 10 00 Holy Communion. Potluck Lunch. AAL Thursday. Sept 18 - AA Saturday. Sept 20 - 9 00 Adopt a Highway. 8 00 NA Wednesday .Sept 24 - 6 30 TAA HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preuhwl Julie A Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent Thursday, Aug 28 — 3 00 p.m Newsletter Deadline Sunday. Aug 31 — 9 30 a m Sun day morning Worship Sen ice The 9 30 ven kt is broadcast over WBCH — AM and EM. nursery is provided dunng the service Mon­ day. Sept 1 - Labor Day Church Office Closed Tuesday. Sept 2 — 715 p m Eileen Circle — Church Lounge Wednesday. Sept 3 — 9:30 a m . MarthaMary Circle. 1.30 p.m . Circle *3. 130 p m. Circle 44 at Dorothy pintema s. 7:00 p m . Circle 45. 7 00 pm. Ruth Circle. 7 00 p m Chancel Choir rehearsal — nursery provided. 7 00 pm . Noah's Ark Orientation in Church Dining Room PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 616)758 3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 a m . Sunday Evening Prayer Time ft 00 p m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7 00 p m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-228) Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Woe ship II 00 a m . Evening Service at b 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. MI 49058 Sunday Ser v ktv Bible Classes 10 a tn . Wor­ ship II a m . Evening Services 6 p m . Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Aug 3 Morn­ ing services al Tiden Park Picnic following Aug 14. 15. 16. V B S Thursday and Friday at 7-8.30 pm. Saturday at 10-11 30 am Picnic following HASTINGS APOSTOLIC T/.3ERNACLE, 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastnr David Burgett. 948-88890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m.. Sunday Morning Worship II a m . Sunday Evening Sen ice 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested tn a fret Home Bible Study. please call for more details Road CiiiiiuiixMuti's iiKtc.iscd revenue from lhe recent additional gasoline lax hike will he used lo retire lhe bund. Commissioner Tim Burd said Il a problem ol repayment did develop, the Road Commission is responsible and the money would be taken out of its funds belore payroll and other hills were paid. Lam­ berg said Roy V. Dewey Marjorie Louise Lindberg |Rayj.Altoft| DELTON - Roy V Dewey. 76. of Delton passed away Fnday. September 12, 1997 at Borgess Medical Center He was born on October 8, 1920 tn McLean, Illinois, die son of Clarence N. & Bertha (Rodgers) Dewey. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1946 He mamed Doris Lyle on April 8. 1946. He lived in the Delton area since 1954 Mr. Dewey was self employed for over 40 years as a bulk milk hauler. He also worked in early life at Lakeshore Dairy in Delton and was a Delton Kellogg School bus driver. He loved his family and loved to snowmo­ bile at a cabin near Irons with friends and fami­ ly. He was a “die hard" Chicago Cubs fan. He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers and sisters. Mr. Dewey is survived by his wife, Doris; two daughters, Linda and Doug Wooden and Deb and Ray Peny all of Delton; one son, Ronald C. and Mary Dewey of Morley; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Elverta Eller of Amboy, Illinois; one brother. Virgil Dewey of Aboy, Illinois; many nieces and nephews; and a “special" daughter, Darla Slumkoski of Delton. Funeral services were held Monday, September 15, 1997 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Rev. William A. Hertel officiating. Burial took place at E. Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton District Library. LAKE ODESSA - Marjorie Louise Lindberg. 69, of Lake Odessa passed away Saturday. September 13. 1997 at her home. She was bom on May 9, 1928 in Nashville, lhe daughter of Lionel G. and Birdie A. Cole. She was raised in the Nashville and Hastings area. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1945. She later continued her educa­ tion and graduated from Lansing Community College in 1971 as a registered nurse She married William A Lindberg on April 18, 1948. Mrs. Lindberg was employed as a nurse and later served as a volunteer in various area hospitals and health care agencies. She was active in establishing the Lake Odessa Community Library. She was preceded in death by her parents and LAKE ODESSA - Ray J. Altoft. 51, of Lake Odessa passed away Saturday, September 13. 1997 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom on September 28,1945 in Hast­ ings, the son of Alfred and Evelyn (Cassidy) Altoft. Mr. Altoft graduated from Lakewood High School in 1965 and served in the US. Army during the Viet Nam Crisis. He war married lo Mary Brooks on May 14, 1967 in Lake Odessa. He was employed at General Motors in Lansing for almost 30 years. He was a member of the Lakewood Baptist Church for 22 years. Mr Altoft is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons. Thomas (Teresa) Altoft of Sauli St. Marie and Craig (Stephanie) Altoft of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Aimee Altoft at home; six grand­ children; three brothers, Albert (Helen) Altoft and Lester (Lorraine) Altoft both of Hastings, and Charles (Shirley) Altoft of Delton; five sisters, Alice (Rex) Pennington of Freeport, Viola Bennett of Kokamo, Indiana, Mary (Richard) Busiance of Hastings, Harriet (Kendall) Jeffries of GlenEllen, Illinois and Arlene (Johnny) Ripley of Grand Ledge; and his mother-in-law. Beverly Brooks of Lake Odessa Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at ihe Lakewood Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Swedberg officiating. Burial took place at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be mzde to ihe Lakewood Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Clifton C. Gillespie BELLEVUE - Clifton C. Gillespie, age 82. of Bellevue, passed away Wednesday. September 10, 1997 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Gillespie was born on April 3. 1915 in Maple Grove Township, Bany County, the son of Ray and Mabel (Kidder) Gillespie. He was raised in southern Barry County and attended the Dunham School. He later received his G.E.D. from Kellogg Community College. He was married to Verland Clark in 1939, marriage ending in divorce. He then married Ruth (Martz) Mead on July 26, 1974. Mr. Gillespie was engaged in fanning al) his working life. He was also a well known horse­ man raising and breaking horses to harness. He was employed 30 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Michigan State Highway Department, retiring in 1975. He was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge *628, Michigan Wagon Train Association, early member of the Michigan Pony Pulling Association and he attended the Nazarene Church. Mr. Gillespie was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Gillespie and a sister. La Vera (Shute) Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; three sons, Donald (Shelly) Gillespie of Newberry, Richard (Pam) Gillespie of Peny and Daniel (Joyce) Gillespie of Soldotna, Alaska; one daughter, Becky (Charles) Haas of Delton; two step daughters, Doreen Buhl and Darlene Mead, both of Hastings; five step sons; Duane Mead of Scotland, Ronald (Wilna) Mead of Arizona, Daniel (Jackie) Mead of Nevada, Phillip Mead of Lansing and Darwin Mead of Vermontville; nineteen grandchildren; four­ teen step grandchildren; fifteen great grand­ children; thirteen step great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Florence Gillespie of Dowling Funeral services were held Saturday, September 13, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Richard Secor and Reverend Charles P. McCabe Ill officiated. Buna! took place at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Moosehaven. HOPE UNITED METHOD.ST CHURCH. M-37 South al M 79 Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone Q45 4995 Office Hours Wed Thurs 9am lo 12 noon Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun day morning 9 30 s m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Wor­ ship. 6 00 p m Evening Service Wednesday 6 45 pm Warriors (grades K-6th) Youth Fellowship 6 45 pm to 8 30 p m (grades 7th 12th i Thursdav 7 (>) p ni Prayer Meeting HASTINGS FIRST INITED METHODIST CHURCH. corner The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEV PHARMACY Prescriptions - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Music and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all floors Braadcasi of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM 1220 at 10 30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m , and Wor ship 11 00 a m with child care and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade THURSDAYS Youth Handbells 5 00 p m . Adult Hand hells. 6 30 pm. Chancel Choir. 7 30 p m Sunday. Sept 21 Barry County CROP Walk with registration starting 1 p m and walk starts 2pm MVSICA Con cert with pianist Calsm Taylnr 4 p m Wednesday. Sept 24 — Pioneer Clubs sun 4 Ml pm Thursday. Sept 25 Rummage Sale 4 to 8 p m Friday . St pt 26 — Rummage Sale Ham lo 5 p m THE CROSSROADS MDA is where help and hope meet for people with neuromuscular diseases. worn Muscular Dystrophy Association HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan two sisters, Dorothy Alice Cole and Beraita J. Kelly. Mrs. Lindberg is survived by her husband, William; her children, David W. and Carolyn Lindberg and granddaughters, Mariah and Mandi of Lake Odessa; Louise A. Andersen and grandchildren, Becky and Ben of Hastings, and Dennis M. and Sharon Lindberg and granddaughters, Kelli (Tom) Ryan, Kristi and Traci of Stafford, Virginia; four sisters, Mildred Cole of Hastings, Virginia Beatlie of Lancaster, New York, Bettyann (Bill) May of Denver, Colorado and Rachel (Domenic) Dilorio of Darby, Pennsylvania; and several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews Honoring her wishes, there were no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odessa Community Library, American Heart Association or a charity of one’s choice. 1-800-572-1717 j Kenneth L. (Peck) Pember VERMONTVILLE - Kenneth L (Peck) Pember, 88, of Vermontville passed away Saturday, September 13,1997 at TenderCare in Hastings. He was born on March 3. 1909 in Vermont­ ville, the son of Albert and Eva (Jarrett) Pember. He graduated from Vermontville High School in 1928 and from Augabnghts Business College in Battle Creek. He married Josephine Cowell in December of 1954 in Angola, Indiana. She passed away in I960. He married June Kunde on August 14, 1961 in Vermontville. She passed away June 3, 1997. Mr. Pember fanned all his working life and raised sheep. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, growing flow­ ers, antiquing and travelling to Ireland and Alaska. . He was also preceded in death by one sister, Ilah Leeser. one half sister, Georganna Griffin, and one half brother, Earl Hadden. Mr. Pember is survived by two step-sons. Paul (Joyce) Kunde of Jenison and Henry (Charlotte) Cowell of Vermontville; six step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Norm and Joyce Noviskey of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville with Rev. Jeff Bowman officiating. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermontville Boy Scouts. Rances L. Linsea GRAND RAPIDS - Frances L. Linsea, 88, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings/ Freeport areas passed away Friday, September 12, 1997 at her home. She was bom on August 18, 1909 in Free­ port, the daughter of Austin and Eleanore (Humphrey) Loftus. She was raised in the Freeport area and attended the Brew School. St. Rose School and Nazareth Academy graduating in 1927. She went on to attend the Old Barry County Normal and Western Michigan University receiving a teacher’s certification and a Bachelor Of Arts degree in elementary education. She married Lloyd C. Linsea on July 8. 1931 and he passed away on January 31, 1953. She has lived in the Grand Rapids area for the past 62 years. Mrs. Linsea’s teaching career spanned 32 years. She taught three years at the Brew School, three years tn Nashville Schools, nine years in the former Oak Grove School in Grandville serving as principal and 17 years at the South Grandville School, retiring tn 1975. She was a member of St Francis of Xaiver Catholic Church, Altar Society of the Church. Sisters of St. Joseph Guild, Blue Anny Guild of St. Joseph, Retired Teachers Association, and National and Michigan Education Associations. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and seven sisters. Mrs. Linsea is survived by one son. Lloyd Linsea of Grand Rapids; one daughter, JoAnne Lamphicre of Forrest Hills, California; five grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; cousin. Gertrude (Miller) Becker of Hastings; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. The Rite of Christian Burial wh held Tues­ day. September 16. 1997 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings with Rev. Charles H. Fischer officiating. Bunal took place at Ml. Calvary Cemetery. Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Rapids Hospice or masses to the chruch. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. I Florence M. Begerow| WOODLAND - Florence M. Begerow, age 88. of Woodland, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Begerow was bora November 27,1908 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Robert and Rhoda (Yager) Austin. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1926 and from Western Normal Teachers College with her degree in teaching. She was married to Forest Begerow on August 12, 1929 in Lake Odessa. Mrs Begerow taught at lhe Hendlighter rural school for two years and in 1935 moved to Woodland. She was a member of the Brethren Church of Woodland, very active in the Womans Associ­ ations, Womens Study Cub and W.C.T.U. She also taught Sunday School in her church for several years and also worked at the Woodland School Caferteria. Mrs. Begerow was preceded in death by her husband, Forest on March 23, 1996; one great grandson, Samuel Kauffman; two sisters, Pheobe Nicholson and Lucy Classic; one brother. Robert Austin. She is survived by two-daughters, Vivian (Kenneth) Steele of Woodland and Joanna (Paul) Hoffman of McPherson, Kansas; two sons, John (Carol) Begerow of Grandville and Robert (Betty) Begerow of Lake Odessa; ten grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 1997 at Koops Funeral Home in Lake Odessa. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19, 1997 at the funeral home. Reverend Ben Herring will be officiat­ ing. Interment will take place at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to The Woodgrove Christian Parish or lhe Lakewood Community Ambulance. Mrs. Greta (Sal) Greiner | MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Greta (Sal) Greiner, 80, of Middleville passed away Saturday, September 13, 1997 al Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. She was bom on September 14. 1916 in Bernheim, the daughter of Lambert and Jennie (TertDeer) Sa: She was raised in Bentheim and attended High Point Bentheim Schools. She married Howard Greiner on May 16, 1946 in New York City. They moved to Michi­ gan in 1960. Mrs. Greiner was a homemaker and was employed as a Noon-aide at Thornapple Kellogg Schools prior to retirement. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Sarah Circle being the Sunshine Chairman, ihe Ruth Circle. Middle­ ville Quilting Club and volunteer at blood banks. She loved and faithfully served her Lord. She was a loving, caring Mother. Grandmother (her grandchildren were the love of her life) and was always doing kind deeds fo.* her family and friends She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Greiner, her parents, one brother, Bert Sal and one brother-in-law. Martin Johnson. Mrs. Greiner is survived by her children. Barbara (David) Lund of Caledonia and Daniel Greiner of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren. Matthew, Katie, Ashleigh, Veronica and Michael, one sifler. Gem Johnson; two brothers. Jut (Hazel) Sal and Larry (Winna) Sal all of Hamilton; one sister-in-law, Jo Sal of Grand Rapids; four nephews and one niece. Funera1 services were held Tuesday, September 16. 1997 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Michael Anton officiating. Bunal took place at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Hastings. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 18. 1997 — Page 7 Woodland N€UUS Social News Doty-Pugh to wed May 23 Marjorie Campbell to celebrate 90th Rob and Cynthia Doty of Brooklyn. Mich.. are* pleased io announce the engagement of their daughter. Jill, to Jeff Pugh, son of Nor­ man and Jeanne Pugh of Hastings Jill is a 1988 graduate of Trenton High School, a 1992 graduate of Michigan Slate and is currently employed by the Eaton Coun­ ty Youth Facility in Charlotte as the Aftercare There will be an open house to celebrate Marjorie Campbell's 90th birthday on Sun­ day. Sept. 21 from 1 lo4 p.m. at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Bill and Donna Kinney, at 525 W. Clinton St.. Hastings. Marjone has two daughters. Donna and Lois Carl, who will host the event. No gifts, please. A card and your presen is gift enough. Coordinator Jeff is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School, a 1993 graduate of Western Michigan University and is currently employed by Slate Farm as a Senior Underwriter at the regional office in Marshall. A May 23. 1998 wedding is planned Dorothy McMillan marks 80 years Wilma Story to mark 90th Wilma Story will celebrate her 90th birth­ day on Sept 19. 1997 Mrs. Story has lived in Hastings most of her life and is a member of the First Presbyterian Church She has been very active in the com­ munity, working on lhe blood bank and Pen­ nock Hospital Volunteer Program and many others. A family reunion is being held in her honor to celebrate this occasion Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history. call for same-day approval. ^4,— Commonpoint Mortgage CASH FAST11-800-968-2221 Dorothy McMillan celebrated her 80<h bir­ thday on Aug. 24 with a family get-together There was also a surprise cake in her honor at the First United Methodist Church during cof­ fee hour. She has been richly blessed with many friends and endless energy for all that she does; and looks forward to many more celebrations. Vanderveens to mark 65th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vanderveen are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. Bob and the former Marge Ellis were mar­ ried Sept. 25. 1932 in Allegan County They have lived all their married live in the Village of Middleville. Their children are Jack and Carole Vander­ veen of Bolivar. Mo. and Jane Englcter of Plainwell. They have six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a host of friends. LEGAL NOTICES: mobtgagc roueclobum sale Biteirt A. TrMMln A AiwcMn. P.C. te a Mrt CMMctar ■■■ “ wo •rxwmpxmB xo convex ■ daM a^ a»y torforxnatton ofctatnad wM tea uaad tar that parpaaa. MORTGAGE SALE - Dafouh hot boon moda in th© condition* ot a mortgage moda by JEFFREY P MILLER AND LUCY V MILLER HUSBAND AND WIFE to EOUICREDIT CORPORATION OF Ml Mortgogoo dated December 8 1995 ond recorded on December 20 199 ■_ m Uber M' on poge 725. Borry County Record* Michigan ond oitignad by MESNE o»»»gnmenf to FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. AS TRUSTEE by on owgnmenl dated December 11. 1995 ond recorded on March 14. 1996 in Libor 654. on page 292 Borry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there t» claimed to be due at the date hereof the turn of »iMty four thousand »i» hundred turfy eight ond 77 100 Dollar* ($64 668 77) including interest at 11.100% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor tgoge and the ttatuto in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice it hereby given that toid mortgage will be foreclosed by a tale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them at public vendue of the Barry County Courthouse Hostings Ml at I 00 p.m on October 23 >997 Sard premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON BARRY COUNTY Michigan ond ore described as lot 14 of supervisor s plot of Mortx acres accor­ ding to the recorded plo’ thereof o* recorded in liber 3 of plots on poge 103 also described os port of the SW I 4 of Section 33 town 4 north range 8 west Borry County Michigan described os beg inn­ ing ot the point on the north ond south I 4 line of said section 33 which lies due south 490 feet from the center of soid section 33 os established by the southeast corner of Gaskill s Plot according to the recorded plot thereof thence due south 100 feet thence south 89 57 west 217 81 feet thence duo north 100 feet thence north 89 57 east 217 81 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole Dated September II 1997 FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates P C 401 South Old Woodwork Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009 6S>6 '10 9) HASTINGS CHAirmt TOWNSNIP Recviar Beard Moatinc September 8 1997 Six Board members present Peck absent Com­ missioner Bailey. Sheriff DeBoer three guests Minutes approved treasurer s report received Budget Hearing Tabled budget until October meeting Awarded cemetery job to R Hammond Appointed Cotont R Brown Phillips J. Brown. Thomas to planning ond zoning advisory commission Suggested Judge Show os facilitator Purchased three cemetery lots from W Ward Allocated $200 to sewer authority Amend budget in Elections Fire Protection Dust Control, and Rood Repairs accounts Paid outstanding bills Adjourned at 8 30 Bonnie Cruttenden Clerk Attested to by Richord C Thomas Supervisor (9 18) TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING SYNOPSIS ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Sept 2 1997 Meeting colled to order at 7 00 p.m Supervisor announced that meeting wo* not necessary because the matter hod been dealt with at the Public Hearing on the budget held April 1 1997 Meeting wo* adjourned ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING Sept 2 1997 ot Twp Holl Meeting cot'od to order ot 7 30 p m All board members present Also present 14 citizens and guests Treasurers Report received Correspondence read Fire Dept report received Deputy Yonkers introduced Township Improvement Revolving established Parkway Dr Special Assessment Fund District discussed No action take * on Proposed Outdoor Lighting Ordinance Bills read and approved Darlene Harper Clerk Attested to by John Gates Supervisor (9 18) by Catherine Lucas The Woodland Woman’s Club held its lint meeting of lhe new season at Sisters Restaurant in Lake Odessa last Tuesday noon. There were 12 members and guests al lhe luncheon/mccting. The tables were deco­ rated with fresh flowers by Club President Marge Vroman and members ordered from the menu It was reported that the interest from the club savings account went to the new Lake wood Youth Center last year. For the program, everyone present told about a summer memory , cither the recent summer or another. Virginia Crockford reported that her sister­ in-law. June Crockford Bonn, had eye surgery last summer and got an infection. As a result, she and Dr. Douglas spent some lime at the farm with Bob and Virginia. The Woodland Lions Club met that evening in their den. A roast beef dinner was served from the Woodland Townehouse through the connecting door. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society held lhe first meeting of the 1997-98 year in the dining room of Lake Manor Thursday evening, Sept. 11. John Waite, society pres­ ident. opened the meeting by welcoming all the 28 people who attended and telling the group that this is lhe society’s 30th year. Virginia Yonkers brought pictures of the July parade in Lake Odessa and grand mar­ shals’ reception. She and her husband. Les. were the honored couple this year. Elaine Garlock introduced the speaker. Harold Stannard of Woodland and Palm Desert. Calif. Stannard was a history teacher in both Woodland and California before his retirement. He spoke twice last week, once to lhe Woodland Lions Club Tuesday and once to lhe Historical Society on Thursday. The sub­ ject discussed was the life of Woodrow Wil­ son. his great successes and great defeats and final illness. Stannard based a lot of his lec­ ture on a book called "When The Cheering Stopped.” New owners look over management of the Woodland Townchouse over lhe Labor Day weekend. They arc Quentin and Gayla Colby, previously of Grand Ledge. The Colbys plan no major changes in the Townehouse. its menu or operation and will continue the monthly rabbit feeds during the cooler months. The first one this year will be Oct 8 The Colbys are. however, remodeling the upstairs of lhe building, combining three of the four available apartments into one for themselves and five of their seven children. Two of the children are now grown, but five arc still in the family home and eventually will be moved into Lakewood schools. Gayla said all of the children will help in the Townehouse. where possible. Hie Colbys said they appreciate the recep­ tion they arc getting from the community and hope lo develop a positive relationship with all the local people. Quentin is still employed at General Mo­ tors in Lansing and works nights, so he is able to be in the Townehouse part of each day. The Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Missionary Society held its monthly dinner Wednesday Sharon Barrone was hostess and she served roast beef and mashed potatoes to the 19 members and guests who came to lhe dinner The rest of the meal was supplied by ihe other members of the Missionary Soci­ ety. There was a great variety and lots of food. The missionary dinners are held lhe second Wednesday of each month, year around, at noon in the church basement. The public is welcome and a free-will donation is requested. At the first meeting of the 1997-98 sched­ ule for the Lakewood Area Ministerial Asso­ ciation. the Rev. Ward Pierce was elected president for the year. The Rev. George Speas elected vice president. The meeting was held Wednesday. Sept. 10. at Sisters and included breakfast There were 12 clergy from the area at the meeting. Pierce, as president, presented the associa­ tion’s "Excellence in Fund Raising.’’ plaque to the Woodgrovc Brethren Christian Parish pastor, the Rev. Ben Herring and the church administrative board Thursday evening. Libby Kinsey and her dog. Maggie, were present. Woodgrovc Brethren Christian Parish Church were the top money raisers for the 1997 Lake wood CROP Walk Libby Kinsey and her dog. Maggie, were the leading individual pledge collectors for the church and lor the entire Lakewood Area C kOP Walk. The local walk, which was held May 18. generated a total of $10,024.20, which ex­ ceeded the set goal of $8,500 by more than 20 percent. Earlier, a check for 25 percent of the proceeds was given lo the Lakewood Community Council. The Lakewood Community Council will use its part of the money for lhe annual Christmas basket project, to help support the food pantry at Zion Lutheran Church, for emergency utility shutoffs in the district and a contribution to Ionia County Meals on Wheels. The remainder of the proceeds was sent to the International CROP Walk organization to be used around the world where there is hunger Hilda Jones, who previously lived in the Woodland area and who is lhe mother of Edith Buxton and Joyce Marstcllar. spent her 93rd birthday visiting Charleston. S.C.. with daughter Joyce and friends. Barbara Jackson and Alice Brown Les and Virginia Yonkers visited Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church Sunday for lhe celebration of the 85lh birthday of Helen Wail, who is Virginia’s sister Helen played the piano in church from (he time she was 12 years old until two years ago. She says she now has grandchildren who can take over. After lhe service, the Yonkerscs look her to the Lakewood Community Ambulance September dinner at Cunningham's Acre west of Lake Odessa. Tlie dinner was the first ul the season. and from now until next summer, a similar din­ ner will be held on lhe secund Sunday of each month This month's menu was roast beef and ham. Edith Buxton and I met at lhe dinner, and while wc were there, wc saw Harold and Nell Stannard and their guest. Loma Little; Tom and Dons Nicthamcr; Mildred and Ralph Townsend; Jim. Kathy. Sarah, Matt and Ben Stowell; Bruce and Edna Crothcrs; Galen and Shirley Kilmer and Russell and Margaret Stowell. Wc also had a brief chat with Keith and Diane Smith Ward and their daughter. They arc no longer living in Arkansas, but arc now here with her parents. Jim and Louclla Smith. Dean Cunningham is in Pennock Hospital with pneumonia and other problems. Tl.c ambulance crew and auxiliary held their annual raffle Sunday afternoon after all the dinner things had been cleared al Cun­ ningham's Acre. Fifth prize, a grab bag. was won by Terry May. Fourth prize, two dinner tickets for any ambulance Sunday dinner of the winner's choice, was won by Sue Pant who lives on Woodland Road Third prize was an ambulance care plan for a year, and it was won by Carl Begerow. who lives in Wyoming. Mich., and probably won’t have much need for an ambulance stationed in Woodland. Second prize was a cord of wood donated by Jack Longstreet, and it was won by Pal Boba. who bought some tickets when she was visiting Rose Emory earlier this year. Pal lives ir California. Rose was called and asked lo let her friend know what she won and see if she wanted the ambulance organi­ zation lo sell the cord of wood and send her the money because it would cost more than the wood is worth to try lo ship it. Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, sunny side carrots, drinks, rolls, tossed salad and pics made by the cooks of Zion Lutheran Church. My friend from my preschool, high school and post graduation days, (in effect, the one friend I have had all my life). Hazel Casparis Davis, who has visited me here, called me Saturday evening and said it has cooled off some in Taft. Calif., in the last few days to the low 90s Taft was my birth place and where I lived until 1 was almost grown. The Lakewood United Methodist Church Education Department held a fall kickoff car­ nival to start the Sunday evening program for the children Sunday afternoon. Il included puny rides provided and supervised by Edith Buxton, a dunk tank into which the Rev. Ward Pierce. Pastoral Assistant John Waite and Dave Mattice took several plunges dur­ ing the afternoun, many rooms of games provided by lhe Sunday School classes and hot dogs, popcorn and soda pop. New books at the Woodland library this week include "Comfort Woman" by Nora Okra Keller, who is a new Korean-American writer. This book is based on the life of lhe writer’s mother Another new book is Elizabeth George’s "Deception on His Mind." which 1 have fin­ ished and enjoyed as much as 1 always enjoy her excellent books, even if Inspector Lind­ ley is absent this time. Also, we have received "Deja Dead" by a new writer Kathy Reichs. who is a forensic anthropologist. This book is similar in sub­ ject and style to those of Patricia Cornwell. James Patterson also has had an old book reissued under a new title. It is now called "See How They Run" and is not similar in any way to his later books. The first prize, the blue and while quilt, was won by Judy Ri; h of Muir. Winning tickets were drawn by Lynn Scott while Al­ ice Forshey held the bucket of tickets over her head. Zion Lutheran Church will sponsor a din­ ner for Habitat for Humanity Saturday. Oct. 4. from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The menu will be CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission wifi hold a Public Hearing in the City Hal Council Chambers. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. October 6. 1997 at 7:30 p.m. to hear public comment regardng a request from Larry Richard for a Special Land Use Permit to allow construction of two twelve unit apartment buildings m an A-1 Apartment zone (see map below) Apartment buddings with up to eight ixirts are a permitted use m the A-1 zone. Apartment buildings with nine to twenty four units require a special land use perrmi in the A-1 zone. Legal description on said property is: PART OF NW 1/4 SECTION 8 BEG AT A POINT N 1 DEB E MS FT FROM SW COR OUTLOT *8" PLAT OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS; TH N 1 DEG E 530 01 FT TH S 88 DEG 30" E 283 12 FT TO N 8 S 1/4 LINE TH S 0 DEG M W ALONG SD 1/4 UNE 530 02 FT TH N 88 DEG 30'W 283 94 FT TO POB 3 45 AC M/L EX COMMENCING CENTER SEC 8 T3N R8W. TH N 60 FT TO SE COR LOT 1 HASTINGS HEIGHTS. TH N 88 DEG X W 219 FT ALG THE S LINE LOTS 1.2. AND 3 BEGIN THE N R O W LINE WOODLAWN AVE TO THE SW COR LOT 3 OF SAID PLAT. TH N 1 DEG E ALG SAID EXTENSION 115 FT. TH N 88 DEG 30' W 66 FT. TH S 1 DEG W 115 FT. TH S 88 DEG X E 66 FT TO P.O.B Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be direct­ ed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as staled above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Evenl G Manshum. City Clerk �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 1997 It we love our children, let’s get together and stop TV and movies from using this phrase Wc must write our congresspeople and say. "Enough is enough ” Free speech is good, but insulting us is no Lei's not allow the TV and movie industry to brainwash our children into thinking it’s hip to use gutter udk - L.D in Lodi. N.J Dear Lodi Forget about congrcsspeople. W rite to the sponsors Customer clout is a most effective weapon LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN Will BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Moult hot b**n mod* in th* conditions ol O mortgog* mod* by David H Rockow unmorr>*d to Broodmoo* Ftnonciol S*r vices. Inc . o Mkhigon Corporation Mortgog** dated Jun* X. 1992 and r*cord*d on July 2 1992 in Lib** 548. on Pog* 378 Borry County Records Michigan ond wot assigned by said mortgog** to th* Th* Hom*st*od Mortgog* Company ot assign** by on assignment dated Jun* X 1992 which wot r*cord*d on July 2. 1992. in Lib** 548 on Pog* 384 Bnrry County Records on which mor tgog* th*** is claimed to b* du* at th* dot* h*r*ol th* sum ol Fifty S*v*n Thousand Thr*« Hundred Eighty On* ond 72/100 dollars $57 381 72). in eluding kit*r*st at 8 875% p*r annum Under th* power ol sol* contained in said mor tgog* ond th* stotut* in such cos* mod* and pro vid*d, notic* is h*r*by given that said mortgog* will be foreclosed by o sal* of th* mortgaged premises, or som* port of th*m. ol public v*ndu* of th* Borry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigan at 100 o'clock P M on Thursday Oc fob** 9. 1997 Said promises or* situated in Township ol Yankee Springs. Borry County Michigan ond or* described os: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST I 4 SECTION 15. TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES X MINUTES ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST I/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1-4. Of SAID SECTION 1680 0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 3X0 FEET THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES X MINUTES 360 0 FEET THENCE 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 220 0 FEET THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 190.07 FEET. THENCE NORTH 70 DEGREES X MINUTES EAST 351.18 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES X MINUTES PARALLEL TO THE EAST I 8 LINE 140.11 FEET. THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES X MINUTES EAST 3X.0 FEET THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF BASSETT LAKE ROAD 495 0 FEET. 084)15-019-00 The redemption period tholl be 12 month(») from the dot* of meh sole Doted August 28. 1997 THE HOMESTEAD MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248)642 4202 Trott t Trott. P C. Attorneys for THE HOMESTEAD MORTGAGE COMPANY XIX Telegraph Suit* 100 Bmghom Farms. Michigan 48025 Fil* *97086207 (9/25) Opening the door to hope PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT REED. STOVER A O’COHNOR. P.C. IS ATTEMPTM TO COL LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAXIED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default having b**n mad* m th* t*r.ns and con ditions ol a certain mortgog* which was mod* on th* 17th doy of November 1993. TIMOTHY M RED MOND and TERESA A REDMOND husband ond wif* ond JOAN M. HAAS, a singl* woman, os Mor­ tgagors to FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a credit union organised ond existing under th* laws of th* United States, os Mortgage*, ond recorded on th* 23rd doy of November 1993, in th* office of th* Register of D**ds for Borry County ond Stot* of Michigan in Liber 589 ot Records Pag* 775. on which mortgog* there is claimed to b* du* and unpaid on th* dot* h*r*of SX 438 84 principal and interest at 7 X*. p*r an num. and no suit or proceedings ot law or in equity having b**n instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof, ond th* power of sol* in said mortgog* contained having become operative by reason of such default Notic* is h*r*by given that on th* 2nd day of Oc lob*' 1997 at two a clock in th* afternoon ot th* *o»t door ol th* Courthous* in th* City of Hostings. Stat* of Michigan, that being the plot* of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. ther* will b* off*r*d for sol* and sold to th* highest bidder ot public auction or v*ndu* th* premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing th* amount du* and unpaid upon said mor­ tgog* together with interest to dot* of sol* ond legal costs and expanses, including th* attorney I** allowed by low. ond also any sums which may b* paid by th* under signed necessary to protect its interest in the premises which premises or* described os situate in ft.* Township of Hop*. County of Barry ond Stat* of Michigan, ond d*srr b*d as follows, to-wit THAT PART OF THE SOUTH I /2 OF THE SOUTH I 2 OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1 /4 OF SEC TION 29. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST FRAC­ TIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 1.255 FEET. THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SEC TION 196 FEET THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 959 FEET THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE NOR THWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 44 FEET. THENCE EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 296 FEET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL 1/4 OF SAID SECTION TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The period of redemption wifi be six month* from dot* of sol* unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cos* th* redemption period shall be X days from the dot* of such sal* Doled August 20 1997 FIRST COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION REED STOVER < O'CONNOR. P.C. 151 S Rose Street. Suit* 800 Kalomaioo Ml 49007 (9/18) Cell our IlftliM. it'sMMm. THE VOICE OF HOPE 1-100-572-1717 MDA --Jr- See things FAST! Use the Banner Classifieds!!! Announcing Pennock's New Drive-Thru Pharmacy. YOU GET A DOSE OF Convenience WITH EVERY PRESCRIPTION WE FILL. Ann landers Pox reappears Start a fire Leave batterer Dear Ann lenders: I have been married for three years, and my husband and I recently had a baby boy I adore being a mother. but lately. I’ve begun to have serious questions about my marriage All the romance and passion have dwindled lo almost nothing My husband and I can go for days without so much as a touch, and yet it doesn't seem lo bother him He used to be very affectionate, but it seems he's forgotten how W’hcncver I try to make time for just the two of us. he is "too tired ” I know he works hard, but I'm becoming frustrated and angry 1 tried to talk to my husband about this recently and asked him. "Where did my romantic husband go? Have you seen him?” He laughed and replied. "There is no need for romance after marriage Guys just do that sluff to gel a girl " And that was the end of lhe conversation After I had my son. 1 expected some change in our relationship, but not like this. Where do I go from here? — Desperate in Salt Lake City Dear Salt Lake You go back to your hus­ band and tell him you are lining up someone to take care of the baby and making reserva­ tions al a nearby motel or resort for a weekend. Your marriage has become Male and needs resuscitation All marriages tend to become less exciting after a few years, but a woman with a good imagination can ignite the flame and start the home fires burning Michael Duane Hook. Hastings and Nicole Mane James. Hastings Timothy Knox Willson. Jr . HaMings and Phyllis Anne Kovach. Hastings Justin Paul Taylor. Wyoming and Katina Lynnette Loose. Middleville Scott Christopher Mueller. Hastings and Jessica Renae' Smith. Hastings Jeffrey Scott Mackenzie. Woodland and Lynn Anne McGrath. Woodland Ruehl Arden Hilliker. Hastings and Elhclyn Ann Hull. Hastings Randy K Selleck. HaMings and Robin Lee Jerrils. Hastings Kenneth Darnel GuMafson. Middleville and Stacy Lynn Freeman. Middleville Witham Earl Rowley. Hastings and Jessica Desarea Kidder. Hastings. Eric Jay Reid. Hastings and Barbara Ann Bepnstis. Hastings. Adelbert Andrew Baker. Delton and Con­ nie Lynn Tobin. Delton. Freddie Franklin Brown Jr.. Bellevue and Megan Mane Herwarth. Bellevue Sam Edwards. Asheville. N.C. and Joanne Sue Waldron. Asheville. N.C Christopher Wayne Morgan. HaMings and Beth Irene Schleh. Hastings. Robert Vem Neil. Hastings and Teresa Louise Dooley. Hastings Brian David Lycklama A'Nyeholt. Grand­ ville and Kendra Jean Schaefer. Middleville Derek James Spicer. Nashville and Billie Jean Jarman. Nashville David Gerard DeHaan. Middleville and Rebecca Kay Reigler. Freeport Shirley Paul Woods. Delton and Kathleen Denise Lawrence. Delton John James Buchanan. Plainwell and Laura Lynn Rupert. 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Sz HASTINGS'ONLY DRIVE-THRU PHARMACY Pennock Pharmacy 10*.faeRweri ** Hcorfd or*4 ’hyWRF (en** THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - D*foult ho* b**n mod* in th* condition* of a mortgog* mod* by Susan M Stopith to Fir*mon s Fund Mortgog* Corporation a D*lowor* Corporation. Mortgog**. dated August 10. >989 ond recorded on August >4. >989 in Lib*r 486 on Pog* 663 Borry County Records Michigan, and was assigned by m*sn* assignments to Ocw*n F*d*ral Bonk FSB ff/k a B*rk*l*y F*d*rol Bank 8 Trust FSB) a* assign** by on assignment dated Moy I. 1996 which was recorded on August 15 1996 in lib*r 669 on Pog. 610 Borry County Records on which mortgog* th*r* is claimed to b* du* ot th* dot* h*r*of the »um of One Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Eight and 67 100 dollars ($104 278 67) including .merest at 10 X% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statue in such cose mode and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises or some part of them at public vendue Ot the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigan ot 1 X o clock pm on October 9 1997 Said premises or* situated m Village of Mid­ dleville Borry County Michigan ond ore describ­ ed os lot 5 of Market Street Plat according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in liber 5 of Plots on Poge 89 being in the Southwest I 4 of the Northwest 1 4 of Section 26 Town 4 North Range 10 West Village of Middleville Barry County Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL t>00 3241 o »n which cose the redemption period »hol> b* X day* from the dote of *uch sal* Dated August 28 1997 OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642 4202 Trott 8 Trott P C Attorneys for OCWEN FEDERAL BANK XIX Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Form* Michigan 48025 File 4970861M Dear Ann lenders: I've been reading your column since I was a teenager, and I've learn­ ed a lot from you You really got my attention when you liMed all the signs of a mate who could become a batterer I got the chills I could identify with every one I wish I'd seen those signs 10 years ago It might have saved me from making a terrible mistake I was married to a batterer for 10 years, and the last five were pure hell. Why did I stay ' Because of my religious upbringing that said you marry once and you stay married — no matter what. My mother said divorce was out of the question One day when I came to work with a black eye. a co-worker convinced me to talk to a counselor. I was so down by then. I felt 1 had no one to turn to. Ann. that counselor was a true angel in my eyes. He convinced me that God wanted me to be happy 1 tried to get my husband to go with me for counseling, but he refused to have anything to do with it The counselor then helped me leave him. The divorce was traumatic, but my friends were there when I needed them I now have a terrific man in my life and am happier than I have ever been. Thanks to that wonderful counselor. I got a new sun in life. Please continue to tell women who are going through what I did to get professional help. It could change their lives. 1 did it. and it chang­ ed mine. — Been There in Boise, Idaho Dear Boise: No woman should slay in a marriage where there is physical abuse from a man who refuses to get help Your mother's thinking went out lhe door 40 years ago when women were expected lo service their husbands and keep tlieir mouths shut. I'm a strong supporter of counseling and am glad you took that route. Don't hesiute to go back periodically for reinforcement if you need to Ready, rusty Dear Ann Landers: My wife is uking vitamins, and I am uking iron pills. When she is ready. I’m rusty. What do you suggest? — FrusUted in L.A. Dear Frustrated: I suggest you conuct a joke writer for some of those TV shows. They could use a guy like you. Gutter talk Dear Ann Landers: 1 become upset when I turn on the TV and see movies advertised as having "adult language.” Whoever intended the words "adult language" to mean gutter talk? 1 am an adult and am insulted by this. I'm not one of those holier-than-thou types. I'm just an average, respecuble person My fami­ ly has never heard a word of gutter ulk from me. nor I from them. The worst part of this phrase is that it sends the wrong message to our young people who want to grow up fast and think they will be considered adults if they master the art of gut­ ter talk They think this is what adults are sup­ posed to sound like. BOY, Brian and Jennifer Sleeper of Eaton Rapids announce the birth of their son. Gor­ don Brian, on July 10. 1997 at Lansing Capital Medical Center weighing 7 lbs. 2 ozs. Grandparents are LeRoy and Barb Sleeper of Vermontville and Henry and Dayle Karel of Muskegon; and sister. Anna, at home BOY, Kelsey Gene bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 7. 1997 at 2:50 p.m. to Michelle Shepard and Jamie Maurer of Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 2X4 ozs. and 2I!4 inches long. BOY, Justice David bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 5. 1997 at 2:49 p.m. to Debby Ver­ non and Corey Lamance cf Hastings. Weighing 9 lbs. 1 oz. and 21 inches long. BOY, Santos Catcte Cordova Jr. bom at Pen­ nock Hospital on Sept. 7. 199*/ at 3:25 a m to Sanios Cordova and Rebecca Stardevani of Freeport Weighing 9 lbs 6 and 21 in­ ches long Dear Ann lumders: You printed a letter from a third-grade teacher commenting about students with chicken pox who are sent to school by their parents Please implore parents to have their children immunized against chicken pox ll is NOT just a childhood disease. I had it as a child, and now. I am suffering again. Here's why: The pox disappear, but the virus, which is a form of herpes, can settle in your spine and remain dormant until something sets it off. In my case. I twisted my back and had pain in my left hip and leg Then. I broke out with shingles, another form of herpes, on my left leg. It affected my knee, which for several years required me to walk as if I had an ar­ tificial leg If I didn't lock my knee before tak­ ing a step. I might find myself on the floor 1 was lucky because my shingles didn’t cause a lot of pain Most of the people 1 know who had chicken pox as children and developed shingles in later year, were in terri­ ble pain. 1 still have scars on my leg. and it has been over five years. Tell your readers to get their children vac­ cinated now. — Grand Terrace. Calif. •. Dear Grand Terrace: Your letter is far more effective than anything I might say. Readers, please lake note The letter you just read may be the most important thing you've read in years. Nice paycheck Dear Ann husband and from a small larger city in Landers: Thirty years ago. my . I and our eight children moved . town in Pennsylvania to a much New Jersey. Just when we arrival ed. the employees at my husband’s company ‘ went on strike When my husband went to our new landlord. Mr Kirby, to pay our rent, the landlord told him he didn't need to make the payment Mr Kirby had heard lhe company was on strike. What a comfort it was to meet such a canng person and a stranger at that! Recently, our daughter, who is a nurse for an eye surgeon, phoned us and said, "Mom. you’ll never guess who 1 had for a patient!" ft was Mr Kirby, who is now 89 and was very nervous about his surgery. She told him who she was. and he remembered our family Needless to say, she gave him special attenlion, and I'm sure she was a comfort to him When he left, he told her he had been treated like a king. Isn't it amazing how God took a small act of kindness and arranged to have it paid back after so many years? — A.B.. Plant City. Fla/ Dear A.B.: The Bible says "cast your bread upon the waters.” and in this case. Mr. Kirby ‘ got back caviar sandwiches. How lovely! Zs alcohol ruining your life or the life of aloved one7 'Alcoholism: Ho*- to Recognize It. Ho*- to Deal With It. Ho*- to Conquer h ” ' can turn things around. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Alcohol, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send SA 55.) Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, Inc. BOY, Donovan Ray bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 3. 1997 at 4:25 a m. to Denise and Robert Erickson of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs and 21 Vi inches long. GIRL. Kayla Madeline bom al Pennock Hospital on Sept 3. 1997 at 8:43 a.m. to Daniel and Manuela DanKenbring of Nashville. Weighing 7 lbs. 4.5 ozs. and 20% inches long. GIRL, Katilyn Rachelle bom al Pennock Hospital on Aug. 30. 1997 at 1:34 lo Michele Boomer and J.C. Keeler of Hastings. Weighing 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Garrett John Billmire bom at Pennock Hospital of Hastings. Ml or. Sept. 3. 1997 at 6:59 p.m. to Kathie and Garrett O. Billmore 111 of Hastings. Ml Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 22 inches long. EXPERIENCED CABINET MAKERS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Manpower has cabinet maker positions available IMMEDIATELY!!! Starting Wage over $10.00 an Hour! due to an increased in demand, a local furniture manufacturer is currently accepting resumes. Experienced candidates only. You may contact our office by fax: 948-3052 or come in and sec us at: MANPOWER 127 N. Market Street Hastings. Ml 49058 FSB 1.0.1 (9 25) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time Grace Scobey Colvin’s ‘Rivers Ran Slow’ By Joyce F. Weinbrecht By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Grace G Scobey was bom on Jan. 14. 1894. in Carlton Township. Barry County, the daughter of Jonathan and Almira Spencer Scobey, one of a family of 12. five girls and seven boys She was raised in lhe Carlton Center area and attended Welcome Comers School and Hastings High School. She mar­ ried Zcnas Colvin on April 9. 1919 The Colvins lived in Hastings Township and Carlton Township before moving into the City of Hastings in 1972. Mr Colvin died on July 16. 1972 Grace Scobey Colvin; Jan. 1894-Jan. 9, 1994. Rivers Ran Slow 14, Grace Scobey Colvin had a keen sense of humor and of pathos She frequently gave what she called •readings" at the local chur­ ches and Granges These readings reflected her country life beginnings and while some were sad. many were very humorous. She remembered life as it was in the late 1890s and early 1900s and wrote about them, after she took a course from Elizabeth Under­ woods in creative writing, which was given at Hidden Valley. She also wrote poems and did some painting as well. In 1984 she wrote "Rivers Run Slow." a collection of memories which was published along with some of her poetry and some quotes, which she titled "Bright Sayings of Our Kids." in May of 1985 she gave permission to Esther Walton to publish some of the memories in the "From Time to Time" col­ umn. Recently some members of her family approached me about printing the little book in full as a memorial to her. She passed away Jan. 9. 1994. just a few days before her 100th birthday Here is what she wrote: "I was bom m 1894. the daughter of Jonathan and Almira Spencer Scobey. It was a very different world than the one I live in now in 1984. "I grew up in a small farming area Farms were from 20 to possibly 100 acres, rarely over eight acres A larger farm of 80 or more acres required a "hired man." a young man who lived in with the family and worked by lhe month, the average pay being 26 dollars a month In addition, he had free ooard and room and the housewife did his mending In those days, much patching was done and socks were darned and re-darned "Women did not go outside the home to work except as a good Samaritan to help a neighbor when ill or when extra work befell their lot Baby sitters were unknown The housewives did all their own baking and sew­ Grace Scobev Colvin Cover picture of “Rivers Run Slow" by Grace Scobey Colvin. ing. made and tended the garden and sometimes helped with the chores. They had little time to indulge in flowers as they would have loved to do. "Moat houses were built with a pantry , a little room next to the kitchen, with many cup­ boards to keep food and the pans of milk waiting for the cream to rise. In lhe summer, dunng the hot weather, these were taken to the cellar, they were not known as basements then, where it was cooler and there were milk safes to set them in. a movable cupboard with screen in the doors to let in air. but keep in­ sects out. "The second day after the milk was put in pans, lhe cream was taken off with a skim­ mer, a rounded tin utensil, one side narrowed to form a handle while the rounded pan was full of holes that allowed the milk to dnp through The cream was put in a crock until there was enough for a churning, which was usually done twice a week. It was then pul in­ to a stone chum, really a tall crock with a nar­ row groove near the top for a cover to rest on The cover had a hole m the center for the dasher to fit into. Th*- dasher was a round stick like a broom handle with two small crossed boards nailed on the bottom and this stick was inserted in the cover, then the dasher was pumped up and down until lhe cream turned into butter Detail from 1913 Carlton Township plat map showing the Leach Lake area where Grace Scobey grew up "Before churning, if the cream was rather pale. a few drops of butter color could be add­ ed. The butter was lifted from the chum with the skimmer and put into a wooden butter bow) where it was washed several times to remove all of the buttermilk. In the summer, when lhe cows fed on grass, it was very good to drink and it was always used in cooking. "The skimmed milk, after lhe cream was removed, was used to make ‘Dutch’ or cot­ tage cheese, after it had stood and became thick and sour. It was then set on a warm part of the wood stove to slowly become heated through which separated the curds from the whey, the curds being the cheese pan and the whey the water The curds were then salted a bit and all was slightly kneaded to break up the curds. Then cream was added which made a very different cheese than you can buy now "When the first ice chests came in. many farmers in different localities joined togetJier in building an ice house. In lhe winter when the ice got thick enough in nearby lakes, the men would saw squares of it. haul them to the ice house and pack them in sawdust for sum­ mer’s use. The ice box or chest was made with an upper compartment for the ice. with shelves below for the food There was a drainage lube at the bottom to carry off lhe water as the ice melted "We lived near Leach Lake where there was a large ice house to supply the town of Hastings and by going there when the men were taking out ice we could buy ours. The ice was a great improvement in preserving food and milk Soon after, lhe dash chum came the barrel chum. It was a wooden tub in the shape of a barrel, hinged on a frame that was set on the floor with a crank to whirl it around and around, thus churning the butter It had a clamped on cover and woe be to anyone carelessly adjusting it so that at a few turns, it was loosened and the cream was thrown out on the ceiling, wall and floor. Tur­ ning this was much easier than pumping a dasher up and down "With the advent of the water separator, setting milk in pans was done away with. The same amount of water as there was milk was poured into this tall tin can mounted on legs. A faucet at the bottom was turned after the cream had risen to allow the milk and water to run into a pail placed underneath Then the cream was drawn into another dish This com­ bination of milk and water was easier to make into cottage cheese as the water kept it from becoming overheated, which would make the cheese tough and rubbery. Soon after the water separator came the DeLaVal cream separator, which had discs on a spindle that was whirled by turning a crank, thus separating cream from milk There were two spouts, one to carry the milk and the other the cream. “In my early married life, we had a small DeLaVal as we only had two cows. One even­ ing. my husband had a neighbor caller after he had finished milking, so 1 put up the separator and started turning the crank When I had it up to the proper speed, suddenly the top flew off and the discs flew in all directions Startl­ ed. I ran out to where the men were sitting and exclaimed. "The separator has exploded'" Zellon. our neighbor said. ’By grab. boy. wha' you been feeding them cows'*’ Very like­ ly. I didn’t put the disc in the right rotation and wc had to buy a new set "The larger houses had a parlor, a second living room, but it was only for company Here one could usually find a round stand with a fancy cover nearly reaching the floor and holding the Bible and family album, the latter being very interesting to us youngsters There were Grandpa and Grandma's wedding pictures, tm types, they were Grandpa was sitting and Grandma was standing with a hand resting on his shoulder They had evidently not been told to say "cheese" as there were no smiles Each looked very sober and senous. Some of our aunts’ pictures were taken when they were young ladies standing with full silken dresses over hoop skins and high collars and full gathered sleeve, no smiles on their faces Then, the young men. how fine they looked with long waxed mustaches and high celluloid collars Their suit coals looked tight and in some pictures just the top was buttoned Several showed their high buttoned shoes "And the babies! Just as today, one could not tell by their dress whether it was a girl or a boy All were in long dresses at least two feet longer than their bodies and they wore long underskirts They had tight bands around their chests and shins over them And on top of that, the dress How did they ever exist, especially in warm weather ’ Often they were in high ornate baby carnages "The walls of the parlor were always papered and the floor covered with carpet, usually rag The taking up and putting hack down of these carpets was about the hardest tasks of all lhe chcres of cleaning These carpets were made from worn out clothing, faded ones dyed with ‘Diamond Dyes’ to brighten them, green, blue, yellow and turkey red. When tom into one half inch strips and sewn together and wound into balls, they were ready to be taken to the weaver where they were woven into strips about 36 inches wide and long enough to fit the room The housewife could choose her own pattern or leave it up to lhe weaver, but usually she plan­ ned her own. A wider strips for the center, with stripes of different colors on each side, repeated until the nght length was reached "These carpets lasted for years. A layer of clean straw from the slack in the bamy ard w xs laid as smoothly and evenly as possible on the floor and the carpet was laid over it. The pur­ pose of the straw was for a cushion and the dust fell through the carpet into it. There were no vacuums in those days and the carpets had to be swept with brooms until the new fangled Bissel carpet sweepers came out. Each spring these carpets were taken up and rolled up. so as not to disturb the dust any more than necessary "Then they were earned outside and laid on the grass or over the clothesline to be w hipped with a wire carpet beater to remove lhe dust When a fresh layer of straw was evenly placed on the floor, the carpet was re-laid with the help of a carpet stretcher and re-tacked all around it. "Before one started on the carpets, the heating stove had to be removed, which was no light task. Here the help of a man was re­ quired. This was a nerve v. racking ordeal and it usually resulted in harsh words during the process. The pipes had to be taken out first If a child was handy, he was sent upstairs to hold the pipes steady while the lower ones were pulled apart from them. "Of course, these pipes were filled with soot and had to be carried to the back yard with care. There they were tapped gently with a suck to remove the mx* Alter the pipes upstairs were taken down, one liad to climb a step ladder and with a small ladle dip out from the lower chimney the soot and fine ash that had accumulated there. The ash pan below the grates in the stove had to be carried out before the stove was partly earned, partly hauled to a comer of the kitchen for summer storage there. Then when the carpet was laid and pieces of furniture brought back, possibly placed in different positions, we had a brand new outlook on life "The kitchen floors were covered with oil cloth from wall to wall so the wood burning cook stove did not need to be taken down. The bedrooms were cleaned in the same manner as the living room the straw mattresses or ticks, as we knew them then, had to he renewed Fresh straw was put into a large mattress bag made of strong ticking to fit a bed Four wooden slats were laid crossways of the bed for it to rest on. The tick was taken to a straw stack and filled This was done usually after threshing time in the late summer. The better beds had feather ticks, feathers saved from plucking chickens throughout the year. Goose down and feathers were finer "I remember an amusing incident when I was a youngster. My sister and I. she was three years older, occupied the same bed It was shortly after we had filled th ’ick and evidently we had not been too careful in plac­ ing the slat at the head of the bed. as it fell out in the night and let our heads down I got out and called lo Ella to get up and help fix the bed She was hard to arouse and mutterd. ’Oh. let’s just sleep this way ‘ I began to whimper. I don’t want to sleep standing on my head ' Finally. I got her awake and she got up and put the slat in place "Washing clothes was a much different process in those days than now The wash boiler was put on the cook stove and filled with water from the ram barrel or cistern, which was a large hole in the ground cemented on the sides and bottom to hold rain water But houses had to be equipped with eavestroughs to carry water into the cistern As this was quite expensive, many folks put up with the barrel at the comer of the house to catch water I fell into one of these barrels head first when I was a kid. "When the water was lukewarm in the boiler, soap was added, often home made, which the housewife made with lye and lard or grease of any kind. Then the while clothes were put in and left until they had remained in boiling waler for a while, possibly 30 minutes Then they were lifted out with wooden sticks and put into a tub with some cold water and scrubbed on a washboard From there they were put into another tub of cold rinsing water to which a bit of bluing had been added. If too much was put in. it would tint the clothes blue. With some clothes h did not matter too much, but the corset covers, fine petticoats and father's white shirts would have to be rertnsed in clear water. "If you have visited Pearl Harbor and seen the water there, it looks just like our rinse water when we got loo much bluing in it. The water from which the white clothes were taken was called sudsing and the colored clothes were put in and scrubbed The scrubb mg was done on metal washboards. If one did not have a hand wringer, the clothes had to be wrung out by the hands, then hung to dry. "In many neighborhoods, the women seemed to vie with each other to see who got their clothes on the line first on Monday mor­ ning. The wash waler was not thrown away but used to water plants or trees. Nodiing was thrown away in those days. "In the spring, the hens became broody after they had laid aoout so many eggs. A hen’s inherent instinct told her when it is time to 'set' and raise her young. When this time came, she was going to set where she had been in the habit of laying her eggs Seldom could one change her mind on the locality . The fanner’s wife would select 13 eggs, the number the hen could easily cover, as uniform in size as possible and allowed Biddy to have her way. And in 21 days the miracle happen­ ed. Fluffy yellow chicks had crawled from the egg shells. Seldom every egg hatched, but one was almost sure of 11. "Setting 20 hens, one could almost be sure of 200 chicks. The hen had to be taken off the nest daily if she didn't leave of her own ac­ cord. to roll and dust herself in fine sand to prevent lice. The fanner's wife used louse powder on the hen and also shook some in the nest, it was sometimes hard to tell if the nght hen got back on lhe right nest so my mother devised the idea of tacking half a burlap sack at the top of the nest so that it would hang down over the nest and keep other hens from crowding in to lay and break some of the eggs. After the hen had fed and gone back on the nest, lhe curtain was lowered. "The first year that we were married wc lived in the house with an old fanner and his wife and worked ihe farm It was my duty to raise some chickens and I copied my mother's idea of keeping the laying hens from the set­ ters. The hens all looked so very much alike that 1 smeared each setting hen's head with ink to tell them from lhe others. "1 spent one day each week with my folks and on my return one afternoon. Mrs. R came into my kitchen, very much wrought up and exclaimed. ‘Grace, you arc inhuman You’ve kept those hens in the dark so long that their heads have turned blue!’ When I could control my giggles and explain it to her. she felt better “When the chicks were hatched, they, with the mother, were put in a little coop with a peaked roof and slats across the front lo allow lhe chicks to get outside, but not the hen. and kept them there for a few days until the chicks were strong enough to follow the mother. They were let out day times but shut in again in night. (To be continued) Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... For years of easy rockin', make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. U S Savings Bonds arc safe — they re backed by the lull faith and I crcd‘1 of the United Slates They re also guaranteed lo earn interest And they re both easy to buy — get I them »bc»e you work or bank and easy io allord You can buy them lot"** intle as SJS Ask your banker or your rmployci about including U S Savings Bonds in your reiiremml savings program far a recorded message of carrenl .ale information call • -SOO-AUS BOND l-SOO-417-ZuOl WOULD semes Narrated by... Fran Reidelberger “Alaska” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, Sept. 19 • 7PM Hastings Central School Auditorium Organ Music Will Be Provided before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and At Intermission! Tickets available at the door All TicketsM’00 Season passes lor all 7 pertormances-$2O Seniors St5) �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 1997 Three Barry County teams at home Friday < < lll<‘ t< think < I il Michigan State gains a new fan for matchup with Irish This is lhe weekend that 1 finally turn for the Green. When the clock hits 2 30 p m Saturday. I (for the first time in my entire life) will be cheering for the Michigan State Spartans Not only I’m I a big fan of Coach Nick Saban, runningback Scdnck Irvin and that mountain of an All-American that the Spartans have playing on their offensive line, but I really don't care for their weekly opponents, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. What other college football program has their own television package where you can watch their Irish play EVERY single week. How annoying! Let’s sec what's the game this Saturday George. Notre Dame versus Rice Now. there's true pigskin excitement. In ihe past it’s been much worse, especially when Lou (Doltz) Holtz was running the *hou Al least now the Irish have a coach. Bub Davie, with some intelligence Last Saturday I was able to watch the Dame-Purdue matchup with great enthusiasm. Let's sec Jim Colletio left West Lafayette, became Notre Dame's offensive coordinator and said that he was happy because now he could get all of the players that he never had al Purdue. I wonder how long Colletto will last in South Bend making those stupid comments that only make for great lockcroom cut outs and inspiration. Upset that ABC was televising the game in the first place — since lhe Boilermakers had lost 12 straight to the Irish and my sister is a graduate of Purdue — by day's end my disappoint had turned to complete glee. Let’s see where do the Irish stack up in this week’s Tup 100 poll, maybe 99? My best friend in the whole world is an Irish fan. but that doesn’t mean that! have lo root for a Rick Mirer (the Chicago Bears arc in trouble if he’s the answer) or with Touchdown Jesus. By the way. my f<x)tball preferences have nothing to do with religion. Football is a rough game and all good football players know that you go for the jugular when your opponent is down. This week the Irish arc feeling a bit blue, so the Green and While should take it lo them and lake it to them real good. Irvin's comments in Tuesday 's Detroit Free Press arc literary classics. "I just want to meet Rudy’ and tell him how much I loved that movie." Irvin said. “And I would also tell him that it's a good thing he’s not playing in this game because if I had the chance. I'd drop him on his youknow " Irvin went on to say that he docs not fear Notre Dame and why should he? From what I've seen this year. Dame is down and in no way arc they a Bowl team. Even if they were, would they go if it wasn’t on Jan I or Jan. 2. So let s go Sparties (my step Uncle is smiling). Hit the Irish when their down and make my Saturday a very happy experience. • Rufncr Stars Again: Former Lake wood volleyball standout and Cornerstone sophomore Angela Rufncr is the WHAC "Player of the Week " Rufncr had 37 kills and 23 dir in two wins last week. • On Top of the Polls: Marshall is on top of the Super 10 football poll in this week's Detroit Free Press. The Redskins, defending Class BB champs, are 2-0 and have not been touched thus far. Maple Valley is No. 9 in Class CC. Hamilton is No. 9 in Class B and Middleville is No. 10 in the A P. poll. • Lions Arc Motoring!: Detroit's big 32-7 win over Chicago last Sunday left Lions' fans with smiles on their faces. Barry Sanders had a big day with 161 yards, but how about a couple of players who didn't gel the ink they rightfully deserved. Like safety Mark Carrier, big hits and in the middle of the action often. Tommy Vardcll. "Touchdown Tommy" looked H Sunday and rookie comer Bryant Westbrook, who by season’s end will be an All-Pro wc predict. As far as this week is concerned, let's just hope that Saints Coach Mike Ditka keeps his hair and has many aspirin in his front pocket. Prediction: Lions 31. (S)amt's 3. Talk to ycu soon. Barry County football is currently 7-3 with Hastings. Maple Valley and Middleville all al 2-0 The T-K Trojans are ranked No 10 in Class B. while the M.V Lions arc No 9 in the latest Detroit Free Press Class C poll Our two-week record is 7-2 which makes us just a bit better than Barry County's overall mark of 7-3 By weekend's end. though, that will probably change LOWELL (2-0. 1-0) at HASTINGS (2-0. 1-0) A battle of unbeaten* Lowell is the most athletic team Coach Jeff Keller's squad has battled thus far. A big home crowd will be lhe key in this game. If the Saxon faithful come out in droves, a Hastings victory is a very good possibility Lowell quarterback T.J. Thayc may be small (just 5-7). but he stands tall in leading lhe Red Arrows' potent attack What lhe Saxons must do: Contain the run. force Thayer lo throw down field and come up with the big plays on defense. Sounds simple enough. Prediction: Hastings 21. Lowell 15. DELTON (1-1, 1-0) at HACKETT (0-2, 0-1) Hackett may be winlcss. but they will get back five starters this week who have missed the opening two games. Delton Coach Rob Hcclhuis does sound somewhat concerned That makes the Fighting Irish a totally different team and possibly better than their namesakes in college football land since they do have a powerful runningback in 6-1.215pound bruiser John Gardiner. Delton’s attack is potent with quarterback Kyle Matteson becoming a rising star. The Panthers must come out hitting on defense and not stop until the tinal whistle blows in the fourth quarter With players like Corey Mingcrink and Ryan Bridges, we're sure that will happen. Prediction: Delton 31. Hackett 14. GODWIN (0-2. 0-D nt MIDDLEVILLE (2-0, 1-0) spelled with an h. and a lew ot his football friends were up>ci thai wc predicted T-K to win 50-7 over Calvin Christian The problem was giving Calvin 7 points The inspiration worked as Coach Tim Penfield's crew sprung a goose egg. 32-0. Just goes to show wha: a hit ol inspiration can do nowadays Hie Tiojans arc state ranked and their opponents arc still searching for a victory Godwin s best player is sure-handed end Steve Standly As long as they don't look ahead, the Trojans are ready, set and anxious to score Bet against Romph and Brad Vander Ark. I d< n’t think so Prediction Middleville 42. Godwin 0 LAKEWOOD (0-2. 0-1) at EATON RAPIDS I his is the week lor Coach Randall Hager's Vikings squad to break out of their slump and who else belter to do it against than those Greyhounds. Vic Stank. Scott Richardson and Bobby Tingley all look lo be geared lo having big games. Information is hard lo collect on Eaton Rapids, but points may be easier to collect Leave the driving to the Vikings this week Prediction: Lakewood 15. Eaton Rapids 13 LESLIE (1-1) at MAPLE VALLEY (2-0) Coach Guenther Mittclstaedl's Lions have opened up their season with two big wins. First against a solid Union City club, second versus a Class C Slate power Three Oaks River Valley Both wins have been impressive. Jason Thompson is racking up big chunks of yards on lhe ground and the M.V. defense is causing opponents havoc with fumble recoveries, interceptions and sacks. Leslie does have a couple of good players, including linebacker Jeremiah Ettinger, but their talent is far from enough for the Lions who arc hoping to open its home season with a roar. They will. Prediction: Maple Valley 36. Leslie 7. True story. Last week Spencer Romph. HASTINGS Hastings tally of 160 was good enough to beat Hudsonville (176) on Sept. 10. but came out three strokes short of Forest Hills Central (157). RUSHING Spencer Romph (T-K) 33-249 Jason Thompson (M. Valley) 24-157 Jason Stampller (Delton) 13-141 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 31-140 Miso Glavan (T-K) 13-149 Josh Richie (Hastings) 22-108 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 17-106 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 19-89 Paul Finney (Delton) 16-87 Scott Richardson (Lakewood) 14-69 Tim Stevens (T-K) 2-68 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 14-56 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 12-50 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 11-41 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 5-27 Ron Wierckz (Lakewood) 8-24 Travis Lehman (Lakewood) 7-20 Scott Van Engen (Maple Valley) 2-20 . Kyle Matteson (Delton) 12-18-2-284. • Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 12-21-1-190 ' A. Courtright (Hastings) 9-15-4-172 • Jason Dow (Lakewood) 9-15-1-115 ' Tim Johnson (T-K) 1-1-1-65 T. Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2-3-1-49 . Adam Gee topped the Saxons with a 38. Joe Edger managed a 39. Steve Obrcitcr carded a 41 and Don Smith had a 42. At the FHC Invite on Saturday the Hastings swingers totaled a 356 and were led by Gee and Smith. Both Hastings and Zeeland recorded scores of 167 on Tuesday, but lhe Chix prevailed by virtue of its sixth score. Gee posted a 39 for the Saxons, freshman Jake McClelland had a A2. Steve Obrcitcr carded a 43. Joe Edger scored a 43 and Don Smith had a 44. Gee earned medalist honors as Zeeland's top swinger. Doug Komcian. had a 40. RECEIVING Paul Finney (Delton) 3-98 Darron Williams (Delton) 3-77 Jason Preslar (T-K) 1-65 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 4-62 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 2-60 Bobby Tingley (Lakewood) 3-50 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 3-48 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 4-47 • Luke Warner (Hastings) 1-42 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 1-36 Matt Moore (Hastings) 1-21 Kyle Love (Lakewood) 1-15 . Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 1-13• See SWING... continued on Page 12 SCORING Kyle Matteson (Delton) 30 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 24 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 24 Spencer Romph (T-K) 12 MisoGlavan (T-K) 12 Paul Finney (Delton) 12 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 8 Corey Schut (T-K) 6 Luke Warner (Hastings) 6 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 6 Tim Stevens (T-K) 6 Jim Storms (Hastings) 6 Scott Stickles (Maple Valley) 6 Steve Dahn (Hastings) 6 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 6 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 6 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 6 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 6 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 6 Matt Moore (Hastings) 6 Jason Preslar (T-K) 6 Beau Barnum (Hastings) 3 Chris O'Bryant (Lakewood) 2 ': Scott Van Engen (Maple Valley) 2 ' Shane Slaughter (Hastings) 2 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2 ; Andy Keller (Hastings) 2 • Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 2 PASSING Delton wins jamboree; T-K and Hastings swing at FHC Delton's golf team captured its first jamboree triumph of the season Monday with a 159 score at the KVA event held in Paw Paw. Second place finisher Mattawan also scored a 159. but Delton look first-place honors by virtue of its fifth score. Mike Kammcraad earned medalist honors with a 38. Scott Hovanec was one stroke behind at 39. Eric Babcock carded a 40 and Brian Lillibridge had a nine-hole score of 42. The Panthers will shoot for its second KVA win Thursday al the Milham Park Golf Course m Kalamazoo. Football '97 LCC’s defense perfected tackling last week versus Lakewood. Here, a Cougar tackler puts a shoulder on Scott Richardson (22) and the ball, resulting in a Lakewood tumble. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Toburen’s game-winner lifts Saxons In a game that already had heart and emotion. Hastings' senior captain Matt Toburen provided the dramatics. Toburen’s goal with 45 seconds left in regulation gave the hometown Saxons an important O-K White soccer win over an inspired Zeeland Chn squad Tuesday under lhe lights al Johnson Field. Zeeland was playing its first game since the death of former player Matt Newcnhousc who died last Wednesday in a car accident. See LIFTS... Continued OFI PaHC *1 ? ° TACKLES Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 31 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 22 Bill Blair (Hastings) 20 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 19 Bobby Cole (Hastings) 18 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 18 Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 16 Erik Vernon (T-K) 16 Richard Smith (Maple Valley) 16 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 16 Andy Keller (Hastings) 15 Jon Hanneckow (Delton) 15 Jim Hermenitt (Delton) 15 Jared Otto (T-K) 14 Corey Schut (T-K) 13 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 13 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 13 Joe Norman (T-K) 13 Pat Lowe (Maple Valley) 12 Lucas Flory (Maple Valley) 10 INTERCEPTIONS Matt Moore (Hastings) 1 Tony Stank (LakewoodO 1 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 1 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 1 Luke Warner (Hastings) 1 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 1 Have a SPORTS STORY? Call... Freshman Jake McClelland not only has the "Tiger" walk down, but he's also coming closer to scoring like the golfing phenom. Hastings' Larry Bailey (4) plays keep away with the Zeeland opponent during Tuesday s game at Hastings High. 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 1997 — Page 11 Cross country runners record wins, earn medals SThc Saxon cross countr\ learns ran past Lowell in OK While action Sept Janson Park. 10 al Hastings' girls heat the Red Atnm* 19- 17 and the boss prevailed 25 30 Clarissa Shaw won the girls event in 21:15. a season best Carolsn IX*Witt was second in 23 15. Karev Schlachter finished third in 23:16. Kristen Schlachter was fifth in 24:09 and Katie Wood look eighth in 25:43 The Saxon boss used a pack formal with Tim Rounds third in IK 15. Das id Parker fourth in 19 13. Rob Dixon filth in 19 24. Mike Elliot! sixth in 19 25 and Levi Solmes seventh in 19:37 In Battle Creek Saturday. Hastings had three runners who tnedaled Shaw. Kristen Schlachter and Rounds Hastings' cross country teams will next lace East Grand Rapids and Lowell in league action next Wednesday Triple, big overtime make Saxons 1*0 in league The Saxons proved triumphant in their first conference contest Tuesday, but it took a little extra lime to accomplish the feat Hastings defeated Wyoming Park 61-51 in overtime with 1'risha Mt Keough draining a 3-pointer with five seconds remaining to send the game into the extra period The Saxons out-scored the Chix 13-3 in Riverbend, Gun Ridge hold season championships Call it a home course advantage Jeff Storrs won the River Bend Goll Course Championship on Sept. I 3 beating |the second place finishers by eight strokes • Storrs, whose family runs the local golf I course, scored a 78 . Finishing in second were Jerry Newton • and Dave Hamilton, who both carded rounds I of 86 • Mike Sinclair and Roger Claypool wound ’ uo in third place with identical scons of W GUN RIDGE t place al the Gun Ridge Golf Course on Sept. 14 Ir ihe men's division Newell Heath took first place. Frank Ellsworth was second anti Phil Scobey finished third Molly Heath won the women's division with Carol Plummer taking second and Yvonne Daniels earning third. The 1997 Mcmhcn. Championship look , The Hastings Bad Boys were real good in J weekend football action last week, trouncing ’ Union City 38-0. ! »Thc offensive lineman Josh Bcrnheisel. • Tyler Jilcs. Chris Fliearman. Adam Case. fMall Titmus and Kyle Arnie opened up big 'holes on touchdowns by Cody Reid (two). ’Tom Row sc (two) and Heath Van Bclkum J Daniel Blair and Joe Arens Arens glso YMCA i| NEWS YMCA of Bam County Adult Coed Volleyball Standings Team W-L Hastings Manufacturing 6-0 TV,C...................................................................... 6-0 Birry County Rental ... 3-3 Flexfab...................................................... 3-3 Burkey’s.............................................................. 0-6 Hastings Samtarv Service 0-6 Results First Match — Hastings Manufacturing. Burkey’s; TVC. Barry County Rental Second Match - Barry County Rental. Burkey 's. Flexfab. Hastings Sanitary Service Third Match — Hastings Manufacturing. 1 Hastings Sanitary Service; TVC. Flexfab H LEGAL \ NOTICE: Fils No 97 22187 51 Extols ol ALLEN I WEB8 DECEASED Soool 10 00 am in ths probats courtroom • Hastings Michigan before Judge R.chord H Shaw ,on ths petition ol Denntt I Webb requesting that {Dennis L Wtbb bs appointed personal repreton • 1497 at ;tot.ve ol the estate ol Allen l Webb deceased • who lived ot 225 w Nelson Hastings Michigan . ond who died July 8 1997 and requesting also the jmUI ol the deceased doted September 16 19% be admitted to probate ' It also is requested that the heirs of low of said deceased be determined • Creditors ol the deceased ore notified thot oil ilaims against the estate will be forever barred to the (proposed) personal topesentative or to both the probate court ond the ^proposed) personal representative within 4 mon ♦»» ol the dote of publication of this notice Notice • further given that the estate will then be assign IO entitled persons appearing of record £ tember 9 1997 •ord J Hudson (PI 5220' Siegel Hudson gee a yqungsma $07 North Brood way Hostings Ml 49058 616) 945 3495 OENNIS I WEBB By Richord J Hud-.cn B599 Nashville Rood Hostings Ml 49058 See BOYS... continued on page 12 Ull Team — The USS team lost lo Plainwell 6-1 with the lone goal scored for Hastings by Katrina Jacobs with a pass from Andrew Mepham. Hastings played tough in the first half but made some beginner mistakes by rushing the ball too soon and were beat by Plainwell players. The Ul I team plays Mar­ shall here on Saturday at 4 p.m. UI2 Team — The UI2 tied Kalamazoo 2-2 Saturday. Goals were scored by Scott Aller­ ding and an unidentified Hastings player. The UI2 team is playing much better each week and now very competitive UI3 Team — The UI3 team won 4-1 against Allegan. Goals were scored by Brian Doozan scoring two. BJ. VanAman. ano Josh Milleson. The team played very sound defense to eam this strong win. Next week the UI3 play at home at 2 p.m. against Three Rivers. UI4 Team — The UI4 team lost to Portage 14) Saturday. Strong play was seen by all with Jake Heuss contributing greatly Panthers score 34 unanswered points in first football victory Their defense stepped up and their offense followed suit as Delton destroy'd KVA foe Kalamazoo Christian 34-7 last Friday in prep football play The Panthers, now 1-1. cameback from being down 7-0 and racked up the game’s final 34 points with one score in the first quarter, three scores in the second and one. for good measure, in the final stanza. Delton plays its third straight road game Friday against Kalamazoo Hackett. Trailing 7-0. Delton lied Christian al 7-7 with a 90-yard drive that concluded with a Jim NeSmith 3-yard run and an extra point by Jason Kimbrough. With 9:57 remaining in the second quarter, quarterback Kyle Matteson found receiver Paul Finney - for a 19-yard score. Kimbrough's second extra point made it 14­ 7. Shortly after. Ryan Bridges forced a Christian fumble and Kimbrough recovered it at lhe thrcc-yard-line. Matteson carried that in and Kimbrough added the extra point to put the Panthers in front by 14 points. Delton took over again with 2:38 remaining in (he first half and compiled a (9 18' 62-yard drive. A Matteson 3-yard plunge with 28 seconds left and a Kimbrough exla point made the halftime score 28-7 In the third quarter Jason Stampflcr finished the scoring with a 62-yard spring fix a touchdown. Delton collected 358 yards rushing the ball and 98 in the air for a game total of 456 yards. Still it was lhe Panthers’ defense that really caught (he coaches eye "Our defense played a good ball game; they really stepped up." Delton Coach Rob Hcethuis said. Coach Hcethuis signaled out Ryan Bridges and Corey Mingcrink for their hard-hitting efforts. Matteson made 10 tackles and Bridges was in on 8 stops. Matte son completed 4-of-5 passes tor one touchdown and 96 yards. Finney caught one aerial for 19 yards. NeSmith grabbed three balls for 48 yards. Finney ran 10 limes for 48 yards. Matteson had 63 yards on 10 carries and NeSmith ran 19 times for 104 yards. Hackett enters Friday’s league contest al 0­ 2. but will get back five starters who missed the first two garner. CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS WEST BENSON STREET CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION The Qty of Hastrge. McNgan is sokcong b«u kx concrete curb and gutter end ptotad by October 17.1997 The Qty ot Hastngs reserves too nght to reject any Broehwy. HesSngs. Ucftgan 49058 untu 400 p m on SepUrrt>e< X.1997 al I.MMUIIItl A A LI.SUSU Let us help you with your Fall Projects! Serving the West Michigan area. • Vinyl Windows • Custom Bath Enclosures • Custom Mirrors • Insulated Units Hastings • 948-3091 J Ssrunty No 374 44 SI$8 [ TO All INTERESTED PERSONS । Vow* inlsrstf in ths estate moy be Sorted or of(lecled by this hsortng | NOTICE A hsoring will bs hold on Octobor 15 presented Joey Team unity has been a key for the varsity team's early season success. Here, injured players Erica Fulmer and Rachel Young add some support to the Saxon’s win over the Trojans last Thursday. Give us a call with any questions you may have County •« Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedewt'e Estate enless from Hastincs Soccer Chib Wrekly Scores I L. Law & Disorder................................................ 3-1 Olde Towne Tavern fl................................... 3-1 Olde Towne Tavern <2................................... 3-1 Jarman Construction........................................ 1-J ' Jun For Fun........................................................2-2 Hastings Mutual.................................................1-3 Bonnett Industries.............................................0-3 ■ Flex fab................................................................. 0-3 ,9®"* Results Tuesday, Sept. 16 — Just For Fun 7 vs Jarman Construction 22; Olde Towne Tavern 41 14 vs Flexfab 3; Bennett In­ dustries 6 vs Law & Disorder 21; Olde Towne Tavern 42 20 vs Hastings Mutual 7. : caught a touchdown pass Aspinall SOCCER SCORES YMCA of Barry County Hastings Youth Council Hastings Coed Softball Standings '• HASTINGS 69 MIDDLEVILLE 51 And in the junior class. Tom Varney was the winner. Garrett Gon/alcs was the runnerup and Larry Bailey occupied the third spot Bad Boys, Saxons Blue win weekend football games o.t. or as Coach Katie Kowalczyk described it: "We controlled it ' Summer Gillons scored 19 points for a second consecutive game, including an K-for 10 night at the free throw line Virginia Jennings scored 9 points before fouling out. Katie Willison also added 9 points. Jill Williams tallied K points. McKcough scored 7 and Beth Owen pumped in 5 points, all in the second quarter Williams led the team with 9 rebounds, while Gillons and Jennings each grabbed 6 caroms Williams played an all-around big game with 4 assists. 2 blocks and 2 steals Hastings (railed by 10 points with I 05 to play in regulation, but got a 3-pointer from Gillons. a 2-pointer from Willison and McKeough's last second triple to help send the game into overtime. "It was huge." 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MANPOWER is currently accepting applications for the following positions: •Machine Operation ♦Mig Welding ♦Press Operation ♦Production Must be 18 years of age and have at least 3 months of positive work experience in an Industrial setting. Responsible candidates only, need apply MANPOWER 127 N. Market. Hastings 948-3000 Clerical applicants may fax resumes’ to 948-3052 E.O.E. Good teams find ways to win even when their star players arc out of action The varsity Saxons did just that on lhe basketball court in a 69-51 win over Middleville last Thursday al Thornapple Kellogg High School Senior star forward Rachel Young missed the game, due to injury, for Coach Katie Kowalczyk's Hastings squad. But. senior captain Summer Gillons and sophomore Jill Williams stepped up with big-time plays on offense as well as defense. Williams led the team with 21 points and 11 rebounds See TRIPLE... continued on page X2 Seven players score for 2-0 Saxon gridders Hastings' 15-14 overtime football win over Wyoming Park last Friday involved many crucial decisions and a clutch catch from a player who basically was just filling in. Quarterback Andrew Courtright thrcv^fc^ iwo"*touchdowns in ihe game and also connected on a 2-poinl pass that gave the Saxons a I-point triumph. Thai 2-pointcr was caught by Shane Slaughter, who was replacing injured receiver Jim Storms in the Hastings lineup. See SAXONS.. continued on page 13 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concern­ ing proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. September 17,1907. commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heerth Road. Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered Include. In brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Norris Bacon for rezoning of property located on the north side of M37/ M43 east of M37/M43. Green Street and Heath Road intersection Described as: Beginning at a point in the North right of way line of Heath Road which is 61.20 feet North and 92 80 feet West of lhe center of Section 13. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Charier Township, and running thence South 47 degrees 52 minutes East along said right of way line 310.X feet, thence North 40 degrees 46 minutes East. 1073.4 feet to the South right of way of the Michigan Central Railroad, thence North 00 degrees 12 minutes East. 650 to the center of the Thomapple River, thence Southwesterly following the thread of said river to a point which is North 30 degrees 32 minutes East. 1015.30 feet from the piece of beginning, thence South 30 degrees 32 minutes West. 1015.3 feet to the place ol begming This property is currently zoned "R5" Recreation District The applicant seeks rezoning to the "C3" General Business District. 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter 1 ownship Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinan­ ces and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities Individuals requnng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk al the address or telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited lo be present at ihe aforesaid lime and place lo take part in the discussion on the above proposed amendments BARBARA BEDFORD. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 (616) 948-2194 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 18. 1997 Around the Tracks... Local drivers make noise in ASA, F96 Brad Loney collected his first victory of 1997 in the closing laps of lhe World Cup 300 al lhe 1-70 Speedway in Odessa. MO Bob Sennckcr. of Dorr, was fifth and Dave Sensiba. of Middleville, was eighth in lhe American Speed Association event. Sennckcr said he missed a stagger on his car early in the race, but his Thunderbird still rode strong in the 300-lap event. "We missed the stagger early and lhe ca. was really loose, but we were able to get a handle on it and the car was pretty good at the end." Sennckcr said Sensiba wanted to see long grccn-flag segments, but wasn't granted that wish. "We were good on the long green runs, so we really didn't need those late cautions.” Sensiba said. "It took us five or six laps lo get going, so those late yellows really hurt. We're satisfied with an cighth-placc finish, but wc had a car to finish higher than that" Sensiba is fifth in points after 16 of 20 events with 2.342. Sennckcr is seventh with 2,198. The leader is Kevin Cywinski with 2.734. The next race is this Saturday at the Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids. T-K runners near the top Middleville's Jessi Davis wtm the O-K Blue cross country jamboree on Tuesda). while teammale Ryan Hesselink finished third in lhe boys' event Davis crossed lhe finish line in 20:30. beating second place Rachelle Miller, of Coopersville, by live seconds and T-K teammale and third place finisher Danielle Quiscnbcrry by 13 seconds Hesselink was third in 17:13 First place went to Erie Nash, of Spring Lake, who covered the course in 16 42 Middleville's girls were fourth with 93 points, while the Trojan boys placed third with 92 points TRIPLE...continued from pg. 11 Gillons tallied 19 points along with some nifty passes and stops on lhe defensive side of the floor. "That was our philosophy.. That everybody needed lo step up." Kowalczyk said. “They stepped up." Williams' play was especially encouraging considering her previous court-time in the first four games of the season. Gillons' efforts included a 9-for-9 night at the charity stripe. "She (Gillons) look it to the hole and made some free throws." Kowalczyk said. Virginia Jennings gave the Saxon coach a third double-digit scorer. Jennings made 12 points with half of those coming in the third IA. 1-96 SPEEDWAY Hastings' Ben Curtis look the lead in the Street Stock feature on lap 16 and held off challenges by Larry VanPutten to take lhe checkered flag. VanPutten wound up fourth. Brian Curtis was ninth. Donna DcPcw took 11 th. Ben Christie was 13th and Frank Thompson was 14th. Ben Curtis and Christie each had 259 season championship points. Thompson is seventh with 236. DePew is eighth with 211. VanPutten is 13th with 171 and Bnan Curtis is 28th with 32. Joe Baker was 16th in the IMCA Modifieds feature and captured 221 points for fifth place. Rick Stout won the race and also the season championship. quarter "My kids were really up for this game." Kowalczyk explained "It (Young's absence) didn't affect our game al all." Jennie Doyle lopped (he T-K team with 17 points, a total that included a 9-point third quarter Second on the Trojan squad was Payshcncc Erb who managed 9 points before fouling out late in the fourth quarter. Hastings led 18-11 after one quarter and 33-29 at the half. In the third quarter, the Saxons increased the margin by three more points (49-42) with a 16-13 eight-minute effort JUNIOR VARSITY The JV roundball squad went l-l for the week, beating Middleville 37-32 and losing to Wyoming Park 49-36. Susie Hubbard and Leah Pumford each scored 12 points for the Saxons in their win over the Trojans. Hubbard also tallied in double digits against Park with 10 markers. Ericka Barnum added 8 points and Pumford scored 7 points. FRESHMEN Summer Gillons (12) drove the Saxons to two wins last week with 19 points against T-K and Wyoming Park. DRAFT 10-6-97 CITY OF HASTINCS ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS (THE ORDINANCE) by amending Section 90-971(2), Signs in Residential Districts, and Sections 90-1082(1), 90-1086(g), 90-1087(m) and 90-1088 which are Special Land Use Standards for Churches, Schools, Hospitals and Public and Institutional Uses Hastings handled Middleville with ease, winning the non-leaguc road battle 54-29. Katie Noteboom had a big game for the Saxons with 15 points and II rebounds. Cathy Anderson also contributed with 9 points and 8 steals. Also steady on the glass was Sara Williams with 6 carom*. The Saxons led 11-3 after the first quarter. 24-15 at half and 45-19 afcr three quarters. Wyoming Park got Hastings' frosh in its n*xt game 54-45. Kuilcy Lyons scored 13. Anderson 12 and Noteboom 10. Noteboom also grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked 7 Park shots. BLUE and GOLD Hastings' eighth grade "Gold" team beat Lakewood 27-18 on Sept. 16. while lhe eighth grade "Blue” team also won by a 21­ 19 score. Angie Eggers had 10 points and Elizabeth Nida 9 to lead the "Gold." Nida also had a big game on the boards with 7 rebounds Missy Hutchens led the "Blue" with 8 points. Hutchens also had 5 steals, while /Xshley Dcline-pulled down 6 rebounds. Hutchens broke a 19-19 tie with the game­ winning basket. MAPLE VALLEY 59 LANSING CHRISTIAN 35 Dawn Stine scored 15 and Stacie Goris 13 in Maple Valley s SMAA win on Tuesday. Stine also had 14 rebounds and 3 steals. Jessica Cook had 9 rebounds and 3 steals. Enn Booher had 6 rebounds and 4 steals and Ericka Krolik had 5 rebounds and 5 steals. The Lady Lions scored 10 points in the first quarter, 19 in the second. 12 in the third and 18 in lhe final eight minutes. LIFTS...continued from pg. 10 The Chix tied the game l-l on a tally from Bryan Havemen with 3:35 left in lhe second halt, setting up Toburen’s dramatic goal With a lull moon shinning, ihe Saxon forward hooted in the game-winner giving Dennis Argctsinger's team a 2-2 league record and 7-2-1 overall “He was there in the right spot at the nght lime." Argetsinger explained. Today (Thursday. Sept. 18) Hastings face another tough O-K White foe in Forest Hills Central. "If they don't play with discipline, they'll be in trouble." the Hastings coach said of how his Saxons must play versus FHC "We must stay on our feet " Hastings scored first al lhe 14-minute mark of the first half Tuesday on a crafty goal by Larry Bailey "Il was a beautiful goal off a comer, (he) full volleyed it in." is how Argetsinger desenbed Bailey's score. Derek Johnson assisted on that goal and added another assist on Toburen’s game­ winner. The role of the play maker is a key in soccer, since the ball must be there to score the goal "Derek is the best comer kicker that we’ve got." Argetsinger said. "He just scoots up there and lakes them." w We must stay on our feet.” Coach Dennis Argetsinger The Chix played the first 13 minutes one man short in tribute of Newenhouse, who had worn No. 13 before his death. Sam Stafford provided Hastings* with its best scoring chance in those opening 13 minutes, but the game remained scoreless until Bailey answered the calling. Zeeland's best opportunities in the first half came al 14:05 on a shot that sailed wide left and on a direct kick that came during the final four minutes. A Paul Stevens’ breakaway at lhe midway point of the second half nearly knotted the score al l-l. but Arens and the Saxon Saxon Chris Stafford (10) charges with a Chix player for ball possession in Tuesday's soccer contest at Johnson Field. , defense kept the door shut until Haveman’s' goal that came from roughly 40 yards out. “They (Zeeland) always play with a kt of —»u inspiration, that's the hallmark of this team." Chix Coach Todd Kamstra said. "In regards lo Matt's death, that was something none of us had ever been through before.’’ ,, Zeeland was scheduled to play a game last Thursday, but rescheduled the contest due to the circumstances. The Chix effort versus the Saxons could be desenbed as inspiring, especially in lhe second half. • .* “They played with more heart in the first’ half and with more smarts in (he second* half” 5'amstra said. Coach Argetsinger agreed. "Zeeland played much better in lhe second. half and really came alive in those last four: minutes." Argetsinger said. Zeeland fired 14 shots at Hastings1', goalkeeper Mark Arens, who ended up with* 4 saves. “Arens has had Argetsinger said. a fantastic year." Junior Varsity Zeeland won the JV contest 3-1 with* Jcrrad Crump scoring the lone Saxon goal. Goalkeeper Dan Deming kept lhe home team in the game by making 22 saves. SWING...continued from pg. 10 MIDDLEVILLE Rapids was second with a 319. FHC wd4‘ Tlie Trojaruaccorded another win Munday lo move their record to 9-1 overall and 6-1 in league play. Middleville scored a 152 to beat Wyoming Rogers (162) and Byron Center (162) Rogers won the tic-breaker by virtue of its fifth third with a 323. Zeeland was fourth wnth\i^ 331 and T-K wound up fifth with a 334. Seifert. Sturm and Pullen all had 18-hole, rounds of 83. while Ryan Lenartz carded gn score. Adam Seifert led the Trojans with a 36. Josh Sturm and Mall Pullen each carded 38s and Alex Middleton recorded a 40. Al the 14-team Forest Hills Central Invitational at Thornapplc Pointe, the Trojans were fifth out of a 14-team field. Rockford won with a 315. East Grand Hastings' JV golfers are 2-0 defeating* Lowell 191-196 and Byron Center 188-206. Scores al Lowell came from Josh Doe (47). Josh Alderson (48). Brian Loftus (47) and Casey Sturmes (49). Saxon scorers versus Byron Center were* Doe (46). Justin Benner (46). Tim Cole (47)’ and Alderson (49). •’! 85. JUNIOR VARSITY •> SECTION I Amend 90-971(2) Ordinance to read as foSows Ona ground sign for pubic and institutional uses, schools, hospitals, churches and other non-resi­ dential uses not to exceed 32 square feet m area and stx feet n height. Such sign may be an flumtnated non-flashing type These s*gn requirements may be modified by the Special Land Use Standards lor these uses as contained m Article 13. (Existing Language: One ground sign, lor permitted institutional, and governmental uses The area ot one side ot the sign shall not exceed one square foot for each linear foot between the sign and the nearest property tine. provided that the total sign area shah not exceed 32 square feet. Said sign may be an illuminated non-flashing sign) SECTION H Add Section 90-10820) Special Land Use Standards for CHURCHES to read as fol­ lows 90-1082(0 Site development standards pertaining to signs, wells, fences, driveways, sidewalks and other similar physical site improvements exdudog building setbacks and height and parking may be modified by the Planning Commission as part of the conations of the Special Land Use. In determining whether to approve a modrfication ot these require­ ments. the Planning commission must find, based upon the facts presented by the appli­ cant. that the modification satisfies the standards of approval for a Special Land Use n this chapter and that the modification is justified due to the nature, size, density, location or design of the proposed Special Land Use (No existing language.) SECT19N IM Add Section 90- 1066(g). Special Land Use Standards for SCHOOLS to read as fol­ lows 90-1066(g) Site development standards pertaining to signs, wafts, fences, driveways, sidewalks and other smdar physical site improvements exdudng building setbacks and height and parking may be modified by the Planning Commission as part of the conditions of the Special Land Use in defermmtng whether to approve a modification of these requirements, the Plannng Commission must find, based upon the facts presented by the applicant, that the modification satisfies the standards of approval for a Special Land Use m this chapter and that the modification ts justified due to the nature, size, density, location or design of the proposed Special Land Use (No existing language.) SECTION IV Add Section 90- i067(m) Special Land Use Standards for HOSPITALS to read as fol­ lows 90-I087(mj Site development standards pertaining to signs, walls, fences, driveways, sidewalks and other similar physical srte improvements excluding building setbacks and height and parking may be modified by the Planning Commission as part of the conditions of the Special Land Use In determining whether to approve a modification of these requirements, the Planning Commission must find, based upon the facts presented by the applicant, that the modification satisfies the standards of approval for a Special Land Use m this chapter and that the modification ts justified due to the nature, size, density, location or design of the proposed Special Land Use (No existing language) SECTION V Add Section 90-1088. Special Use Standards for PUBLIC AND tNSTTTUDONAL USES to read as follows 90-1088 Public and Institutional Uses Site development standards pertaining to signs, walls, fences, dnveways. sidewalks and other similar physical site improvements excluding building setbacks and height and parking may be modified by the Planning Commission as part of the conditions of the Special Land Use In determining whether to approve a modrfcabon of these require­ ments. the Planning Commission must find, based upon the facts presented by the appli­ cant. that the modification satisfies the standards of approval tor a Special Land Use in this chapter and that the modification ts (ustified due to the nature, size, density, location or design of the proposed Special Land Use (No existing language.) BOYS...continued from pg. 10 Outstanding defensive plays were turned in by Michael Bouchard. Kenny Cams. Derrick Jones, Jesse Lydy. Corey Fueri and Anthony Jones. SAXONS BLUE The Saxons Blue seventh grade team defeated Union City 39-0. James Kimmel. Drew Bowman. Orin Knuppcnburg. Lonnie Rambin and Dustin Bowman all scored touchdowns. The defense was led by Steven Tyrell. Bnan Heuss. Blaise Stanhope. B.J. Buehler and Broc Rcascr. reach the end zone in a32-0 loss. Kyle Snider, Kyle Beyer. Jesse Lemon. Rusty Burghdoff. Jarrin Voshell. Mau Donni. Tim Bowerman. Mac Fay and Sieveo Bolo were signaled out for their efforts. ’■ HASTINGS GOLD The Hastings team moved lhe ball inside Pcnnficld's 20 five times, but were unable lo Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Of These Area Locations Hastings Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley’s Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Felpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb's R B J's Goodenough Goodies Superette Tom's Market Day By Day Thornapple Lake Trading Post Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Other Dowling Corner Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait B Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Lake Odessa Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-O Shell Felpausch Carl's Market Hamlins Quick Stop Nashville Little's Country Store Carl's Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Delton Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It B Go Pastoor's Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Freeport LB J's Our Village General Store �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 1997 — Page 13 BOWLING ORES Sunday Night Mixed 7; Lucky Strikers 7; Fearsome 4 See Ya 5; Tag Alongs 5; H.E.D. 5; B.S.ers Three Froggcrs 4; Friends 4; Rednecks 4; ick Bottom 4; Thunder Alley 3; 2x4 3: X­ 3; Sht N. Swt. 2; S & K 2. r(Womem High Gaines and Series — M r 192-518; M. Mattin 178; S Sanborn ; D. Seeber 168; M. Mowrey 166; D 157, N Taylor 156; S Cross 153; S ven 150; B. James 149. High Gaines and Series — J. Bar U 232-659; C. Manin 224-608. B 204-568; I. Kohler 200-562; S 178-511; S Sanborn 233; B Hub203; K Busbee 197; M Cross 195; J. bmum 111 189; B. Kerley 189; J Smith 185; I^Bowman 184; D Seeber 171; D Wordell Thursday A.M. Just Us 9-3; Parkers AFC Home 8-4; Ques­ tion Marks 8-4; Hastings Bowl 7-5; Lucky Shots 7-5; Early Birds 6-6; LeHarves 5-7; Bosleys 5-7; Varneys 4-8; Bye 1-11. Good Gaines and Series — S. Lambert 178-477. M Hodges 186475; O. Gillons 169-470; L. Jackson 221-454: D. Olmsted 157-451; B Sexton 153-439; C. Stuart 159-438. J Me Keough 162418; D Collier 154409; T Parker 149-399; M Bell 120-337; R Isaacs 188: B Estep 170; B Norns 164; I Ruthmff 143. P Caldwell 142; C. Swinkunas 138; B. Bodo 129. SAXONS...continued from page 12 "Wc called time and made the decision to go for it." Hastings Coach Jeff Keller explained Tlie Saxons' overtime touchdown came on their first play and resulted in a IU-yard strike from Courtright to receiver Man Mcxirc. Courtright was b-for-8 in the game for 89 yards and two touchdowns The first touchdown was a 64-yardcr to Luke Warner with 30 seconds remaining in the half Beau Barnum's P A T boot made H 7-7 at intermission. Hastings' defense stopped Wyoming Park inside the 20 once and inside the 10 once. The Vikings also attempted a 37-yard Held goal that went for no points. With 33 seconds left in the game. Park attempted a free kick that was unsuccessful from 42 yards. Keller's team won the overtime coin flip and choose to go on defense first. Park scored on a sweep and then went for one game to put them in front 14-7 That set up the game-w inning opportunity for the now 2-0 Saxons Josh Richie led all Hastings' ground gainers with 60 yards on 12 carries. The Saxon offense has scored seven limes in '97 with seven different players making those points. This Friday's opponent. Lowell, looks to be the best Hastings has played this fall The Red Arrows arc 2-0alter last Friday's 14 13 O-K White triumph over Zeeland "Lowell will be the best team we've played thus far. their quarterback is ven quick." Keller said "They run a 44 defense, option to death and have the ability lo throw " Not only is Lowell good. but Hastings is a bit banged up with Storms. Tony Bowne. Mike Sulcer and Dann LaJoye all injured "We’re starting to get into a string of teams that arc pretty gixxl " Keller said JUNIOR VARSITY Hastings scored on its first three possessions and cruised lo a 50-22 triumph over Wyoming Park last Thursday Scan Tefft provided all 85 yards on the first touchdow n (39-yard kickoff return and 5 carries for 41 yards) Tefft had three touchdowns in all from 42. 41 and 12 yards He also had one extra point. Brian Eves had one touchdown (4 yards) and one PAT. Jay Campbell had a I-yard score. Josh WcxxJard scored from 4 yards and collected one PAT and Ryan Eltzroth caught one touchdown from Josh Hendershot from 15 yards and added a PAT. Hendershot completed three passes, two to Eltzroth for 23 yards and one to Tefft for 13 yards. The Saxons racked up many yards on the ground with Tefft gaining 218 yards on 14 attempts. Eves collecting 60 yards on 9 l urries and Woodard adding 45 yards on 10 attempts Hastings' defense held Park to 160 yards rushing and 77 yards passing Leading lhe way was Jon Sherman with 11 bonecrushers. Phil Me Keough ss ilh 6 slops and John Eggers with 6 tackles Hendershot picked oil two Park passes Campbell fractured his leg on his I-yard score and is expected to miss the rest of the season. FRESHMEN Offensive problems and injuries have continued to plague the freshman Saxons during their first two gan.es of the season. Hastings lost 16-0 to Lakcwcxid in its season opener and 28-8 to Wyoming Park last Thursday In lhe matchup with LakewtxxJ. Hastings did have its chances to score. With five minutes left in the first half, the Saxons mounted a drive which covered 40 yards on four plays. But. the drive stalled on he 35-yard-linc with an incomplete pass. 1 he defense did a nice job in holding the Vikings to two touchdowns. Leland Jennings. Andrew Anger. Adam Branch. Aaron Hartman. Luke Rodgers and David Workman were signaled out hy the coaching staff for their tireless work On offense, firsl-year quarterback Adam Schantz and runners Sbaun Hollars. Jason Goggins and Nate Rounds showed signs ot coming together. Long runs by Mike Hamp and Rick Wank set up a I-yard score by Schantz in the battle with Wyoming Park. Brandon Dahn converted the 2-point score to make it 14-8 Park But. the opponents came back to notch two more touchdowns and win by 20 points. Greg Seeber and Rounds were praised for their running prowess versus the Vikings Tonight the freshman go up against Lowell al Lowell. Thursday Ai^gels Nashville Chiropractic 10-2; Cedar Creek Grocery 9-3; Tick Tock Restaurant 9-3; Miller Exc 8^-3^; Pet World 7-5; Seeber Auto Body 7-5; A.A.I. Bunny Bunch 7-5; Gavin Ford 4-8; NAPA Girls 4-8; Hastings Bowl IU-I0U; Stefanos 1-11. High Gaines and Series — B. Cuddahee 234-550; S Gnnage 187; J Gasper 203-542; C. McGinn 187461; D. Seeber 179; N. Kioosterman 172; L. Perry 170; T. Soya 176; S. Rose 232-555; F RuthrufT201 Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 4-0; Kent Oil 3-1; D.J. Electric 2-2; Hecker Insurance Agency 2-2; Bennett Industries 1-3; Carlton Center Excavating 04. Good Games and Series — N. Goggins 158; J. Gardner 145; M Dull 160; L Elliston 192; M Andrus 145-384; N. Potter 173497; T Hamilton 175; B Maker 163447; K. Eber­ ly 191-530. S Drake 152; K Doster 198426; E Vanasse 182491 Monday Mixers 1 -Whispering Waters 3-1; Dewey Auto 3-1; Hartzler Tours 3-1; Kelley's Kegiers 3-1; CoWwell banker 3-1; Mr. Bruce 214-116; Michelob IV4-2V4; Girrbach's 1-3; Hastings Bowl 1-3; Green Chics 1-3; T.M. Lassies 1-3; Rowdie Girls 1-3. High Games and Series — S VanDcnburg 211-532; S. Glasgow 200; J. McMillon 181496; M Snyder 199495; H Service 173488 Senior Citizens' League Otis 6-2; Woodmansee 5-3; Vrogindewey 5-3; M A M’s 5-3; Brewer's 5-3; Lethcoe 44; Hall 44; Schlachter 44; Snyder 44; Friend 44; Moucoulis 44; Brodock 2-6; Nash 3-5; Jesick 5-3; No One 3-5; Kuempel's 2-6 High Games and Series — B. Terry 200-534; D Mason207469; -----------------D. Bcduhn 189468, J Mercer 171458; W Wood tnansee 180-511; W______ Birman 197-509; N. Hall 192. B Johnson 208455 Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 7-1; Lifestyles 5-3; Eye and Ent Spec. 5-3; Seebers Auto Body 44; Nashville Chiro 44; Farmers Feed 44; Mace's Ph. 44; Final Touch 44; Hallifax Service 3-5; Miss Fils 3-5; Nashville 5 3-5; Valley Realty 2-6. High Games and .Series — T Christopher |#486. B High 188482; L Elliston ^451; M. Bommer 167450; C Parsons ftt-449. B Blakeh 170449; E Ulrich B743I; E Vanasse 160430. T Laymance 154410; B Smith 156-393; K. Becker 199; G. Otis 171; B. Norris 162; P. Frederickson 04. E Moore 150 Recreation #3 "^Carlton Center Excavating 10.5; Hastings fipwl and Freeport Elevator 7; Barry Automotive 5.5; Cross's 4; Fairchild Oil 2 C,Good Games & Series - C Lemus 502; K Burkhuff 211. 224-593; M Davis 206; D fitmbert 514, M Browne 234-569; R Wieland 519 Jk* Tuesday Mixed v^Voodmansee Sawmill 7-5; Flexfab 7-5; listings Bowlers 6-6; Pin Seekers 6-6; Mastctler Graphics 6-6; Advanced Commer•**1 Printing 6-6; Consumers Concrete 5 1/2-6 ITS; Fnends 4 1/2-7 1/2. r.-. Mens High Games & Series Greenfield 233-555; L. Burch 204-483; J. Rtaghdoff 138. Womens High Games & Series "L. Thomas 142; C. Reed 185; R. Burch 166; ^Wilkins 198-533;B.Norris 168;B. O’Keefe CREDIT PROBLEMS UNDERSTOOD FREE APPLICATION BY PHONE $10,000 S 88 /mo $50 000 $265 mo 580 OOO - $707 /mo capital leexeRS, inc. APR S 75S4 0240 mo (OAC) Tangle Town Supporters Platinum Summerfest Top Spikers... The 1997 Summerfest volleyball champions were (from left) Karen Helsen, Greg Helsen, Jackie Jaynes-Tolles. Scott Carlson and Cheryl Rogers. The tournament was held in Fish Hatchery Park on Aug. 23. (Photo provided) VEGAS NIGHT September 20th • 7 pm - I am Thornapple Valley tVFW Auxiliary Please Support The Barry County UNITED WAY! 304 S. State Street • Nashville LEGAL NOTICES CARLTON TOWNSHIP BARRY TOWNGMF Sept 8. 1997 Fretent: All Board Memtx;>. Guettt; Jim Bailey ond Jock Walker. Residents 3. Meeting called to order by Sep. Kaiser at 8:05 at Carlton Twp. Hall. Approved clerk's report and presented trees. report. Heard public comments. Jim Bailey reported on commission activities. OLD BUSINESS Dave reported on Sew.r Authority organization and Freeport Fire Bd Jodi Walker presented Audit Report Paid oil bills Adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Wilma Daniels. Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser. Supervisor (9/18) MORTGAGE SALE - Dofoult has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by KAREN L WILLEY to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINSTRA TION U S DEPT OF AGRICULTURE now known os USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Mortgagee doted July 8, 1993. and recorded on July 9. 1993 in Liber 577. on poge 114. Carry County Records. Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of sinty two thousand one hundred fifty three ond 43 100 Dollars ($66.153.43). including interest ol 7.250% per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor tgog* and the statute .n such cat* mode and op proved notice is hereby given that so>d mortgog* will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises or some part of them at public vendue ot the Borry County Courthouse Hostings Ml at H OOo.m on October 2. 1997 Said premises are situated in VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE Barry County. Michigan and ore describ­ ed as: LOT 66 OF MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS NO 3 ACCOR DING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS ON PAGE 26 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sale unless determined abandon ed in accordance with I948CL 600 3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dais o* such sale Dated August 21. 1997 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgagee Attorney For Mortgages Robert A Tremain & Associates P C 401 South Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009 6616 (9 18) Meeting called to order ol 7:30 p.m. All Board members present. Minutes of Aug. 5. 1997 meeting approved. Treasurer's balances accepted os read Resolution adopted for Pollution Prevention. Fee schedule amended. Authorized September bills for $80,350.55 Meeting adpumed at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully. Debra Dewey-Perry Clerk Richord Barnum Supervisor (•/It) Barry Community Foundation larry & Eariene Baum Hexfab Hastings City Bank J-Ad Graphics Seegd. Hudson. Gee & Young. a Urrn Foundation James Atkuon. MD Barry County Right to Itfe Barry Intermediau Education Auociation Hermann C" Margaret Botuher Garry & Melody Beaman Bard & Scott Bloom OD Gold Ned & Rita Broun Aid Association for latheram Joe & Barb Burkholder branch of Gracr Ijtthcrnn CJnmk CJyde & Betty Carr Mark & Margaret Chmtemen Barry County Lumber Barry LjIhh Hoard of Rralton Ruhard & Betty Clark. DVM Douyiat DeCamp lhe Coleman Agency Dame! R Gale. DDS Floyd & Cathy Colon Hatting! hon< Club Cotanti Farm Market Haitingi Manufacturing Company The County Seat Haitingt Orthopedic Clinic Gordon & Bourne Core Hiram VL'alber & Som Cruttenden Electric McDonald'! of Hatttngi PH. & Rose Mane Earl & Virginia McMullen Dillingham Jr. Miller Realty Fd Kim Domkr Ken C Connie Neil Richard & Audrey Deming Jim & Brg I'euroch Donald Drummond Electric Motor Service Farm Bureau Imurance/ Silver Larry Ned .Agency Bodey Pharmacy Ferrell Gas Cinema ■» Fdimorr Equipment Mike Diamond & Flying Dorei of Doane Ebaagk MD Grace latheran Church Jeffrey Dingn, MD Elisabeth French The Eckman family Vivian Garrett Eye & ENT SpetiahM Florence Goodyear Glenn L Haim. DDS Scott & Parge Herrington Halting! Jaynei Gary Holman Hatting! Mutual Inturunce Co. Michael & Robin Huebert Grace latheran Jamei & Mary Ellen Hund Church Youth Group ICS Travel Mark & Kathy Johnton Dick C- Betty Johmon National Bank o] Hotting! Jeff & SeOy KeDer Mexican Connexion Lomrenct Kensington Kmgi Music Center Knights of Columbus of Hnstingi Bronze Mark & Sue Kolanouiks Adntntage Glatt INNTTGAOE FONCCLOSUM MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the condition of o mortgage mode by DONNA CULVER AND BRUCE D CULVER HUSBAND AND WIFE to MORTGAGE AMERICA INC . A MICHIGAN CORPORATION Mortgages doted April 27. 1996 ond recorded on Moy 10 1996. in Liber 659 on poge 958 Borry County Records, Michigan, ond assigned by said mortgagee to CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION by on assign ment doted April 27 1996. ond recorded on December 13. 1996 in Liber 680 on poge 862. Borry County Records Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of fifty two thousand five hundred seventy and 70/100 Dollars ($52 570.70) including interest ol 13.000% per annum Under the power of sole contained in so>d mor tgoged and the statute in such cose mode ond op proved notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings Ml ot 11:00 a m on October 2. 1997 Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE Borry County. Michigan and are described os LOTS 5 AND 6 OF SHADY HEIGHTS ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN UBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 37 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon ed m accordance with 1948CL 600 3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Doted August 21 1997 CONTIMORTGAGE CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Associates P C 401 South Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 40009 6616 Friends Of The Playground Norm Bacon Barry Intermediau School Dutrict Buckland Inturenct Agency Burger King of Hartingi Central Elementary PTO Stephen & Julie DeBoer Rob C- Sue Deming Flki Club of Hmting! • 196S Scon C~ Therein Etter Framon & VanDenack Familiei Gavin Ford Girrbach Funeral Home Hasting! Area School Syttcm Hatting! Kiuanii Club Hosting! Rotary Club Andy & Patricia Johnson McKeough Brothen Northeaitem Elementary PTO 'southeastern Flrmentary PTO Mmet L Stanley Memonal Ihomapple Moton I nited Steel V'orkm .Association eS96A Wendyi of Hatttngi Eon cr Miriam White Goods & Services Airport Sand & Gravel A uteritech Pioneers Appleby Electric Inc. Appletrre Auctioneering Arby's ofHastings Barry County Christian School Big Hey of Hastings Blankemtetn Oldsmobile GMC Broadway Trucking & Excavating Brownie Troop » 6"6 Beijing Restaurant Burger King ofHastings Frank Campbell Central Elementary School Citgo Creative Catering ( omumcn Concrete County Post County Seat For! C'ooklin Culltgan of Hasting! William Doherty. Atty. Dakota Country Crafii Elks Club of Hasting! Felpausch Stephanie Fekkei. Atty. First Baptist Church First Presbyterian CJmrrh Sarah Fisher Daniel Gole. DDS Gracr latthcran Church Great lakes Sign Design Hamilton Exravuang Hastings Area Schools Hastings Chamber of Commerce City of Hastings Hastings High School Woodshop Hastings Sanitary Service HSVRedi-Mix Hungry Howie's ofHastings Kentucky Fried Cbithen of Hastings Ketchum Machine Company Little Caesar's Pizza of Hastings Mjncmo't of Hasting! Maple Valley Concrete Prodsict!. Inc. Mexican Connexion Mill's Landing Murdoch lumber Sales Michigan laser Mark Northside Pizzo N. S. Engineering OUTymeBakery Demi Turkey Farm Parkview Mote! Prtenon Builders Pizza Hut of Hastings • Ponderosa of Hastings Progressive Graphics Red Baron Pizza Rent Way Rough Abrasive! Second Hand Comers Wayne Selby St Rose oflima Knight IrwfXT! Group Tim & Felicity Laurie loam W Play Wr» MacAurthur Memoral John Manhall Mitchell Memorial Mid-Michigan Insurance Group! Strickland Agency Kenneth Miller Duught tk Mary Newton Nad Wmhs Nonzer Agency Noahl Ark Pre-School Swede & Karen Olson Pampered Chef PCI Performance Plus Peterson Buildm Mike & Sandy Pometto PDS.S.E Precision Auto Body RB Pryor. MD Sign Uonfo Max Rappoport. MD Mike Smith The Razori Edge Sound Express Bill Sief Chevrolet Spencer's Tires Dick Shaw family Subway of Hasting Dand C- .Allyson Shtnarter Ihomapple Valley Church Joseph Siska Viude't Douglas Smendik. MD WBCH State Farm Insurance! Wendy's of Hastings Pau! Peterson Agency White's Photography Dennis Stom Family U rm Funeral Home Randy C Brenda Irrgardrn This ad is a rough draft of the donor ' Thornapple Ophthalmology board which will be placed near the lomi Market entrance of the Tangle Town. Ifyour lyden Seal C ompany name, or organization > name, has been Walker & Huke. PC misipdled. omitted or misplaced, plea e Debra Wisniewski call Jill Zweimtkowskt at 9AH tULUi by Rick C“ Jill /wternikowiki September .Wth. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 1997 Awards presented to Summerfest parade winners LEGAL NOTICE Robert A. Tramain A Aaaadat—, P.C. Is a Aabt — anwmiaa ** *» cvawcrw ana ww, ara »• cwrci a_ AaAt any iwfarmattoa ototobwd wM ba asad •far — tnai purpox. — MORTGAGE SALE Dolouh ho* boon moda in •ha condition* ol o mortgog* moda by MICHAEL D WALKER AND VALERIE GAY WALKER HUSBAND AND WIFE to D B N BANK a Fadaral Saving* Bank. Mortgagee doled Augutt 5 1996. ond recorded on Augutt 9 1996 in Liber 669 on poge 33, BARRY County Record* Michigan, on which mortgage there it claimed to be duo at lhe dale hereof the turn of one hundred nineteen thousand two hundred seven ond 31 100 Dollars (SI 19.207.31). including interest of 9.125% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale ol the mortgaged promises, or some port ol them at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse Hostings. Ml. at 1 00 RM on October 23 1997 Soid premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE BARRY County Michigan and are described os THE WEST I 2 OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE EAST 57 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF SEC TION 21 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST EXCEPT THE SOUTH 208 7 FEET THEREOF The redemption period shall be 12 months from •he dote ol »uch sole DATED September 11 1997 DIN BANK Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremam 1 Associates P.C. 401 South Old Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 Michael McPhilhps ol Depot Law Office (right) presented the check for winning the mobile category to Helen Miller, who entered a 1947 Dodge stock truck. Presenting the award for best marching unit to Russell Bender (center) representing Thomapple Manor were Summerfest co-chairs Mike Halhtax and Mary Snowden. (10-9) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default hos been made in the terms ond conditions ol a certain mortgage mode by Michart' I. Saxton ond Shorolyn J. Saxton, husband ond wue. County ol Genesee. State Mortgagors, to Woodhom* Mortgage Corporation, o Michigan cor­ poration Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of April. A.D.. 1993. ond recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds lor the County ol Barry ond State of Michigan, on the 14th day ol April. A.D.. 1993. in Libor 569 on Pogos 264 269. which said mor­ tgage wos thereafter on. to wit: the 13th day of April. A.D.. 1993. assigned to the Traverse Mor­ tgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, and said assignment wos recorded on the 14th day of April. 1993. in the Office of the Register of Deed* for said County of Borry in liber 569 on Poge 770. ond WHEREAS the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage a* ol the date of this notice is the sum of Twenty-nine thousand six hundred three and 42/100 dollars (529.603.42). lor principal ond in­ terest and. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings at law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pari thereof, and default having been mode whereby the power of sale contained in said mortgage hos become operative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the power of sale contained in soid mortgage and pursuant to the statute ol the State ol Michigan in such case mode and provided NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday the 30th day ol October. 1997. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, local time, soid mortgage will be foreclosed at a sale ot public auction to the highest bidder at the oast door ol the Courthouse in the City ol Hostings. County ol Borry and Stalo of Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the promises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount duo. os aforesaid, on »oid mortgage with the interest thereon al eight ond one eighth percent (8.125%) per annum ond all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney lee allowed by low. ond also any sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The promises described in soid mortgage ore os follows Property situated in the City of Hastings. County of Barry State of Michigan, to wit: The south I 2 of Lots 3 ond 4 (Block 3) of H.J. Kenlield* addition according to the recorded plat thereof, os recorded in liber 1 of plots, poge 9. Commonly known os 426 5 Dibble. Hastings. Ml 49058 TAX I 0 No 08 51235 007 00 The redemption period »holl be 6 month* from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from lhe date of such sole Dated September IB. 1997 Traverse Mortgage Corporation. Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A FORREST JR Attorney lor Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E Court St Flint, Ml 48503 Telephone (810) 238 4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORAAATlON OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (10/16) King s Music Center and Tim King (fourth from left) presented the best animal unit to the 4-H club Bndles & Bits, represented by (from left) Cheryl McKay, Sherrie Passmore. Zack Passmore. Chelsie Passmore. Leslie McKay and 4-H Coordinator Kathy Walters-Surrat. County appoints two members of Solid Waste committee Two naw members have been appointed by (he Barn County Board of Commission­ ers lo serve on the Counts Solid Waste Planning Committee. Other members on the committee have been reappointed. New on ihe panel arc Charles McSwccny. representing the general public; and Steve Essling. representing ihe solid waste man­ agement industry Others arc V. Harry Adrounie and James Schnackcnbcrg. repre­ senting environmental interests; Ken Neil and Bill Sweeney, solid waste management industry; Ken Kensington, industrial waste generators. Bob Wenger. Jclf Mansfield. Richard Thomas, county, city and township government; and Clyde Morgan, general public. Their terms arc lor two years The county received notification Irom the Michigan Department ol Environmental Quality to update the county's solid waste plan. The plan is supposed to be updated ev­ ery five years. Commissioner Robert Wenger said. In other ' itstness. last week, the hoard. • Heard that lhe Animal Shelter renovation project is temporarily on hold. "We received not one additional bid." alter the board agreed «l needed lo advertise. Bailey said. The initial bids, gathered without advertising, included the low bid for block and concrete work but after lhe board took time to adv; use. that bidder was booked up through next spring. Bailey said. The second low bidder is no longer in Presenting awards for best float to Miller Carpet and Furniture's Scott Lyttle (center) were Larry Allerding of Miller Real Estate and Debbie Dorcy from Mexican Connexion and Cinema 4. business. "Wc’rc waiting for another quote on the block. As soon as that is in. all par­ ties. ..still have said they want to complete the work before November so that's the tar­ get dale we’re still shooting at." • Heard that the Sheriffs Department has received a $9,100 giant from the Slate Office of Drug Enforcement and it will be used lo fund the Darc program • Learned that new windows have been in­ stalled on the lower level of lhe County Courthouse and work will continue to re­ place other windows in lhe building • Approved a two year lease of a county owned building at 2550 Nashville with the Hastings Area School System at a cost of SI.021 per month. • Accepted lhe low bid of S777.36 from Michael Kinney Plumbing for the replace­ ment of bathroom fixtures in the Health De­ partment. Commissioner John Barnett ab­ stained. • Joined with lhe city of Hastings in pro­ claiming Sept. 15-21 as Pollution Preven­ tion Week The two units of government and lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce urge all community members and businesses to participate in local and re­ gional educational activities and celebra­ tions. Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadcl-Manshum coordinated information about Pollution Prevention Week and asked the city and county to gel involved. Summerfest co-chair Mike Hallifax also presented Hastings City Police officer Rick Argo with a $400 check to the Police Auxiliary for its time in effort patrolling this year's Summerfest. MORTGAGE FOMCLOWM SALE THIS FIRM IS DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default ho* been mode m the condition* ol a mortgage mode by Thoma* G Owen ond Suton M Owen husband ond wife to Broodmoor Financial Services Inc., a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee doled August 15. 1996 and recorded on August 19 1996 in Liber 669 on Poge 992 Barry County Record* Michigan and wos assigned by mesne assignments *o NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE COPORATION as assignee by on assignment dated March 1. 1997 which was recorded on Moy 12. 1997 in Liber 694, on Poge 130 Barry County Record*, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum ot Eighty-Eight Thousand Four Hundred Seven ond 87 100 dollar* $88 407 87' including interest at 0.50% per annum Under the power ol sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the stoutue in such cose mode ond pro­ vided notice is hereby given that soid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises or some port ol them at public vendue at the Borry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1 00 o clock p m on Thursday Oc­ tober 23 1997 Said premise* ore situated in Township of Carlton Borry County Michigan and ore describ­ ed a* Commencing ot the Northeast corner of Section 18 Towne 4 North Range 8 We:» thence West 1620 feet to the place ol beginning thence South 964 thence West 580 feet thence North 545 leet thence East 330 feet thence North 429 leet thence East 250 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall bo 12 month(s) from the dote o’ sole Dated September II 1997 NA TIONSBANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR INFORAAATlON PLEASE CALL (248) 642 4202 Trott B Trott P C Attorney* for NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION XI50 Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Form* Michigan 4X25 File *97066390 Too manv bills? Too little cash? (. on-olid .tv vour big payments into one low monthly payment at Old Kent Don't let vour bilk be a burden any longer. Stop in or apph by phone lor a lower loan payment today See how wonderful lite can be Call 1-800-OLD KENT (10 9) i OLD RENT �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 1997 — Page 15 Middleville celebrates its annual ‘Heritage Day’ Monster motorized vehicles were plentiful during the parade. Weather cooperates for festival Mini-vehicles were as much in evidence as maxi-vehicles during the parade. A football toss was one of several children's activities offered during the festivities. Lake Odessa N€WS Abe Lincoln made an appearance at the parade. TK varsity football player Chad Schondelmayer got plenty of dunking during his sojourn on the dunk tank seat I Rubber duckies were exchanged for prizes as part of the children's activities. Volunteer firefighter Shawn Hayward has his locks shorn by Judy Sloan as part of a fundraising effort for the fire department The State Employment Retirement Associa­ tion and MARSP of Ionia Count) will meet next week Wednesday. Sept 24. at the Ionia Masonic Temple for a joint meeting Speaker, will be Slate Senator Joanne Emmons of Big Rapids. Slate Representative Terry Geiger of Lake Odessa. State Rep Alan Cropsey and Barbara Murphy The newest issue of Vanguard earned several pictures of the June annual meeting Eva Engle of Caledonia was pictured as she presented certificates to Distinguished Service Award winners and the Educator of the Year in her role as state chair­ woman of Awards and Recognition She was a local resident for four years while her hus­ band. Millard, was LOHS principal. Also pic­ tured was Ray Monte, state membership chairman He is also president of the Ionia County chapter The Ionia County Health Department Immunization Clinic will be held Wednesday. Sept. 24. in the basement of the Central United Methodist Church The first meeting of the 30<h year of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society was held Thursday evening last week Twenty-seven were present. Reports were given of summer activities. The Bonanza Bugle had been delivered for the late summer issue Twohundred copies arc mailed each time Harold Stannard of Woodland gave a presentation on President Woodrow Wilson, his peacetime career, his presidency and his great remorse that his own nation would not join the League of Nations, which' he had envisioned as a means of settling differences between nations in a time immediately following World War I. 1914-18 The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday at the Depot Museum, with 32 pre sent Ni» members have filled the re­ quirements to obtain First Family status Members Regina Mason and Alicia Walker have died since the August meeting The fall newsletters were on hand for distribution Again, in this issue, there is a pageful of queries for information on families which were known to have lived in Ionia County Barbara Trierweiler, clerk of Ionia County spoke to the group on some dos and don't* ot research at the clerk's office She distributed pages of information on records available, rules about accessibility ot birih and death records, divorce records and more Birth records arc now open on persons born 110 or more years ago Refreshments were served and again there was lively conservation bet ween those attending who needed help or could offer help on certain lines Al least five came for the first time Because Ionia had a land office and was accessible by water as well as overland, many pioneering families lived first in this county before venturing tar ther nonh and west in mid Michigan Friends of the Library nulled more than 300 copies of their summer newsletter Iasi week Other copies are available at the library I A Lansing obituary was printed for Madeline Sutherland, age 85. of East Lansing who died Sept. 12. She was survived by brothers Robert of Haslett and Tom of Alto, sisters Majone Mohrhardt and Marilyn Dahms, both of Lansing. Her local nephews are Joe. Mitch. Tim. Andy and Jeff Dahms Former resident Liz Merchant of Dimon­ dale was listed among the Class Honor Awards at the recent Honors Convocation at the University of Michigan. The entire service area of the Shell station was off limits Monday while excavating was taking place in the drive nearest M-50. In the previous week, there was similar digging and repair work on the scales of the Lake Odessa branch. Caledonia Elevator, alongside Third Strect. The scales on the west location are us­ ed for semi trucks and wagonloads of grain products Widescale digging was Lhe order of the day for some weeks alongside M-50 and Lapo Drive as the water mains and sewer were ex­ tended from the village to the high school in preparation of construction of the new junior high school. The same excavators also were lo do the extension of water mains to the Pineview subdivision. Pipes for both projects were delivered months ago. likely in June. The mains for the west project have been in repose on or near the Hartzler property and The Pines ever since. Now that the school project is finished, work has begun on exten­ ding the water lines south from M-50 at the foot of Washington Boulevard south along the west side of The Pines and lhe Reed property to connect with the cul-de-sac of Pineview The Rock Hard Gym had its grand opening Sept 13. but the lights were on and customers seemed to he using the facilities Through the windows one can sec weight machines and other exercise devices for improving one's abs. pecs, gluts and lais The Boy Scout Rally was held at lhe fairgrounds Saturday Many scouts camped overnight There were stations set up on the grounds, with some using the vending booths under the grandstand sealing There were tents for other exhibitors There were archery booths, rifle tain target practice, games, leather crafts and more Events included tugof-war. box hockey , horseshoes, log sawing, puppet show, volleyball and wall climb Can­ ned giNxfs were collected as admission price There were many door prizes awarded The board members of the Lake Odessa Historical Society met Monday night to hear reports and make Mime plans The chief item of interest to the public is that the decision was made to have reprints of the 1986 centennial history book This will be a copy with spiral binding Hopefully, this will be ready tor sale by November's Christmas Round the Town There have been many requests over the years for more copies The original plates were destroyed by the original printing companv. so the new version will be a copy of the original book 1 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 18. 1997 Search party for missing girl destroyed ATV, area man claims by Jason Carr Staff Writer A gesture of kindness by a Prairieville area man has soured him on doing so again, after a search organization for a missing girl re­ sulted in heavy damage lo his all-terram ve­ hicle. Jay Taylor said he was rocking his grand­ daughter June 20 while watching television reports of the search for 11-year-old Andre Bosse, kidnapped a few days earlier, "and she said. Papaw is there anything wc can doT" Tay lor had bought an all-terrain vehicle out of his savings to help him gel around his property, as he suffers from Chronic Ob­ structive Pulmonary Disease. The disease is a blockage of the lungs he said was caused by pneumonia when he was a child and causes him severe bouts ol bronchitis and asthma Tay lor and a neighbor loaded the ATX' into a pick-up truck and look it to Lakewood Club, near Muskegon, where he said it was gratefully accepted Sometime later. Tay lor began lo sec re­ ports that the search would end soon and he called to make arrangements to have the ATV relumed, after search volunteers had promised they would keep in touch with him. "After about four weeks. I started to gel suspicious," he said During that time. John Bimer CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 WANTED: BLACK LAB PUPPY to become a part of our family, 517-852-2538 H unit d SATELLITE RECEIVERS Nation*! best price on C-Band Programming. Showtime/ MovicChannel/ Rix/ Sundncc (7 channels) $134 yearly. HBO/ Cincmax (8 channels) $138. Call Don Sloan 800-883-3979. I nr S<r/< liiihiiitniit 1993 FORD ESCORT Wagon. $4,495 OBO 795-8969 or pager •480-2185._________________ 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2-door, Teal, 5-speed, p/$, p/b, p/1, am/fnVcass/radio, very sharp car, excellent condition; asking $5,700. Call anytime after 6pm 517-726-0817_______________ 88, DELTA 945-4079 Mnhllt $300 OBO llalllt^ 1996 DOUBLEWIDE 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, appliances included. Call Diane 948-2488_________ L_______ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-8OO-387-OO35. West Mich FOR SALE: 1982 COMMO­ DORE 14x70 mobile home. The home is currently located in a park and is available for immedi­ ate occupancy. The owner is MOTIVATED to SELL. Asking $3>00 OBO. For more informa­ tion call 810-575-8636 or 248-414-7412, ask for Steve. Barry county APPLIANCE SERVICE. AU makes & models, over 30 yean experience. Call 1-888-498-9137/616-948-9137 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, stump grinding, resouable rates, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson. 616-945-2545. PAINTING HOUSES, BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING, etc. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. Cali Randson Hesterly Painting and Tree. 616-945-2545 PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mb Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 9459448 and leave message. / iirm Rtt n aliaii ORGANIC PRODUCE locaUy grown. On site sales. Also quan­ tity buying available. Plow­ shares Certified Organic Farm. Hastings area, 616-623-8322 A BEAUTIFUL 37FT. Sth wheel, slightly used, triple slides, wisher, dryer, all options, deluxe. Sacrifice. 616-962-4580. In Mt iiinnam IN LOVING MEMORY of Lois (Mickey) Bromley September 13, 1996 Ils already been a year since you left us to go to a much better place. You are loved and missed with each passing day. With everyone’s love Your family (iuram Salt BARRY EATON FOSTER and adoptive group need donated items for benefit garage sale. Proceeds to go to area foster children for x-mas gifts. Please bring clean usable items and clothing. CaU 948-3079. BOOK SALE: DELTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, Saturday, September 20th from 10:00am-5:00pm_____________ GARAGE SALE: Men’s women’s and children’s clothing, misc itmes. Friday 8:30-5, Saturday 8:30-12. 235 W. North SL, Hastings. /hunk )mi CARD OF THANKS The family of Milton Mason wishes to express its sincere thanks for all the beautiful flow­ ers, plants, cards and memorial contributions made in his honor. We also would like to express our thanks to Barry County Hospice, Wood Grove Parish and all who attended the visita­ tion and funeral services. __________ The Mason Family CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank Dn. Woodliff and Rappaport and the staff on the 3rd floor of Pennock for the wonderful carc. Thanks to Pastor Sc 11 man and others who visited. For lhe cards, flowers, food and all your prayers. I am doing great Carolyn Brcchciscn ( i>lillHlillll\ \ allies HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS “Ils Cider Time Festi­ val”. Cider, donuts, apple dumplings, waler power and old time demos, live music, hay rides & lots more. Special features each weekend. SepL 20/21: Quill show and old engines. SepL 27/28: Tours/ Victorian “Bowen House”, Plank house & Mill living quar­ ters. Oct 4/5: Mountain Men Encampment Oct 11/12: Civil War Reenactment. Oct 18/19: French Voyager Encampment 1 lam - 4pm. Adults $4.00. Kids $1.00. 2 miles north Yankee Springs Stale Park off Briggs Road. 616-795-7530. ONEIDA FIELD MARKET: SepL 27th, 28th Recreational Market Place: Arts/crafts, anti­ ques, business, food, wagon rides, AUCTION enlertainmenL putt-putt golf, pelting zoo, pumpkin patch, maze, HOT AIR balloon rides 3 miles west of Grand Ledg' on Benton Road. 517-627-7114. CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS WEST BENSON STREET BITUMINOUS ASPHALT PAVING Th# C*y d Hastngs Michigan <s idicrting txts tor Mumnous asphalt pavmg ot 1 btocn d Wes: Barson Street The Qty d Hasbngs reserves the to 'eject any and al Ms. to wanre any rregUanSes r to* M proposals and to award toe tad as deenad to be n toe Cay s best interest, pnee and other factors conttoered B<»nq documents end spec’ caftons an avaAUe a! too Oct d toe Gfy OeduTnasixer. ,02 S Broadwey Mastngs Mcngan 49058 Sealed b<ds snaJ be 'ecerved a? toe Oct o’ too C«y QeitoTnasuror until 3 30 p m on Septontoor 30.1997 at whch time they shaf be opened and puUcty read aloud *« txds shall be dtarty martted on too outstot d toe subrrxttai package 'Sealed bid ■ West Benton Sfrttl Paving'. Part-time DISHWASHER — Evenings — Apply at the: County Seat • 948-4042 I ar Rt ill FOR RENT: 3 bedroom home in Middleville. Phone 945-2364 PINE LAKE. Sycamore Point, year round, 2 bedroom, $650 + utilities. 345-5900 Rial I \lalt LOTS FOR SALE. North Ridge Estates No. 2. Walkout &. daylight sites avail, complete with all underground utilities, sidewalk, curb & street trees. Located in an area of fine homes on Hastings North side. Walking distance to Hastings Country Club and the new Tangle town Park. Lot prices start at $19,900. Georgetown Dev. Co. (616)669-6000. / ar \ah FOR SALE: Carolina work bools & Minnetonka moccasin. B-B Shoe Repair. 123 S. Jeffer­ son, Hastings KING SIZE “PILLOW TOP" Luxury firm mattress set with frame & beautiful brass head­ board “Brand New" cost S1.400, must sell $375. 1-517-676-6414_________ ____ QUEEN MATTRESS SET. New. still tn plastic. Beautiful brass headboard and deluxe frame. VALUE $450: STEAL $175. 616-795-7120. Help H tinud APARTMENT MANAGER: for new elderly development in Delton. Duties include resident selection and leasing under HUD subsidized rent policy, rent collection, coordinating mainte­ nance, resident relations and social programming. Candidates should have basic computer skills, excellent oral and written communication abilities. Previ­ ous properly management experience not required; will train pa son demonstrating the skills needed lo work with the elderly. Office will be open 25 hours per week and manager will share on-call duties. Send resume to Network Property Group. 141 Ionia NW, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 EEO HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak SL. Free­ port, Ml EOE HELP WANTED: Penon"io work on large dairy farm near Caledonia. Outside work, feed­ ing, scraping, etc. Must be able lo run equipment, night shift 7:30pm-4:00am. Phone 616-8914093_______________ PARAMEDICS: Life EMS is seeking paramedics for it’s Kalamazoo operations Stale of lhe art equipment, competitive pay, and a superb benefits pack­ age make this an excellent career opportunity. Please apply in person at Life EMS of Kalama­ zoo, 517 E. North Street, Kala­ mazoo, MI 49007 (616)-349-4411 (888)-LIFE EMS, or visit us on the World Wide Web: www.lifccms.com, bobbyh@mhr.com___________ TRANSPORTATION/ OPERATION: Area firm seeks individual for operations, dispatch and customer develop­ ment Flexible hours, salary plus commission. Send resume’ lo D.T.S.. P.O. Box 257. Clover dale. Ml 49035 _____ WE HAVE AN OPENING: at our Hastings office for a part­ time teller. Qualified applicants will have strong math and communications skills, be detail oriented, and present a profes­ sional appcrancc. You will find a pleasant work environment with friendley co-workers. If you think you would enjoy being a member of our bank team, please contact Hastings City Bank Personnel Office at 150 W. Court St.. Hastings Ml 49058 MF E.O.E Hughes took over as search coordinator Tay­ lor said every lim.* he would call, he was promised search volunteers would find where the ATV was and call him back. "Tlie last time I called. I heard someone in the back say their brother had it, but I'm not my brother s keeper and I thought, uh-oh." Taylor said another woman at the search headquarters he spoke to (old him she knew of his ATV and where it was and promised to load it and bnng it down lo him. She added that she would call him the next morn­ ing. but he said none of that happened. He said eventually he spoke to Hughes who first told him there was a broken screw, then later a flooded carburetor, but when his son called Hughes demanding the ATV be re­ turned or they would press charges. Hughes said the engine had blown Taylor said in this time. Mall Bosse's sis­ ter. Ann Ward. — who was handling fi­ nances for the search — said they would not pay lor any damage to the vehicle He looked into filing suit, but found he would have to sue in Muskegon County and believes his health docs not allow him to travel to Muskegon. "So (wife) Sharon and I arc going to bite lhe bullet." and pay for the over $1,500 in repairs themselves. "1 got treated really bad. I did it out of the goodness of my heart and they never called me back." he said Television reporters from WWMT (Channel 3) also broadcast Taylor's claim, having earlier put Taylor into contact with volunteer coordinators when he first looked into taking the ATV to Muskegon. He said Channel 3 lawyers said they would have rep­ resented him for free, but that lhe value of the damage was not enough to get it out of small claims court, where attorneys arc not used Taylor said he is not comparing lhe loss of his ATV to Bosse's kidnapping or death. "TITcrc's no comparison at all to that. They could throw [the ATV] into lhe Kalamazoo River, if that would help find her." He said he would now think twice before helping others again. "I'm not burned out about wanting to help pcop’c. I’ll still want lo help, but when ii comes lo dropping an expensive piece of machinery 100 miles away and taking lhe risk of having it de­ stroyed. I'd have to know the people first. "I don’t want people to lake up a collec­ tion. I want |thc search committee) lo help pay for it. or we'll bite the bullet. I'm not asking for money, I just want people to be aware of the risk they're taking when they try lo lend a helping hand." In a phone interview Wednesday, Hughes said he had no knowledge Taylor's ATV was in Muskegon until Taylor called Hughes around the first of August. Hughes said lhe search committee first tried to make arrangements to have il fixed in Muskegon, but returned it to Taylor when they were asked to do so. He said the matter has been turned over to the people handling the committee's finances, "so as to who's saying 'yes we’re going to pay for it' or 'no we're not going to pay for it.’ that’s totally SCHOOLS, continued from Page 1 actcr education that is not politically moti­ vated’" Other questions asked clarification of areas of the stale Board of Education’s policy on character education. Webb also criticized misspellings and grammatical errors in the state board's character education policy and suggested sixth-graders in the Hastings schools correct the errors as a homework as­ signment and then send corrected copies lo the slate board. Also on Monday, the board presented its annual report, which contains the district's educational philosophy, its mission state­ ment. a list of five educational areas the dis­ trict will focus on this year, statistical in­ formation on the district, methods the dis­ trict is following to align itself with na­ tional educational goals, and a discussion of special programs, such as special education, adult and community education, and lhe Title I Rcading/Mathcmatics program. Il also contains a copy of the district's school improvement plan, and information on the district's operational services, includ­ ing food services, building and grounds, transportation and business. Also attached were copies of the individual building reports. Those reports will be prc-i scnlcd al individual buildings al 7 p.m. Monday. Oct. 6. for lhe Middle School; 7 p.m Wednesday. Oct. 8. for Plcasantvicw; 3 p.m Tuesday. Oct. 14. for Northeastern: 6 31) p m Tuesday. Oct. 14. for Central. 7 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 14. for Southeastern, and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 15. for the high school. RUTLAND, continued from Pago 5 Prairieville Township resident Jay Taylor is upset at Andre Bosse search committee members, who he says caused over $1.500 to an ATV he loaned for their search. out of my hands." He said when he found lhe ATV it was not running properly. "The person who had it told me he was waning on a part, that there was a broken screw that needed to be re­ placed." Il was another four or five days be­ fore a mechanic diagnosed the problem as a flooded carburetor. The mechanic later de­ cided that wasn't the problem and shortly af­ terward. "Mr. Taylor's son called saying in no uncertain terms that (hey wanted it back." Hughes said Taylor's mechanic at M&M Cycle in Kalamazoo told him that a piece had broken off inside the engine of the ATV. but it continued lo run further damaging lhe engine. Hughes said he apologizes for any trouble that may have been caused. "If I had known il was Mr. Taylor's vehi­ cle, I would not have let lhe individual oper­ ating lhe vehicle, operate it in the manner that he did." repeating that neither he nor others in the search committee leadership knew it w-as Taylor’s vehicle. Police Beat: D-K school break-in reported BARRY TOWNSHIP — Barry Township Police arc continuing their investigation of a Sept 14 break-in al Delton-Kellogg Middle School. Police said the juvenile suspects did some minor damage and stole some small personal items, including a lava lamp, boxes of rubber gloves and loose change. More vandalism at Southeastern HASTINGS — Hastings City Police investigated a case of vandalism at Southeastern ElemcntaryScpt.il. Police said a custodian was cleaning floors in the school when he heard glass shattering. When he looked outside, he told police he saw two. what he believed to be young white males, running away from the school. Police found a small rock inside the school, which had been thrown at a 2-foot-by-3fool window, causing the window lo break. It is (he scconil incident of vandalism at Southeastern this month. VCR stolen from apartment HASTINGS — Hastings City Police responded to a report of a break-in Sept. 10 in the 300 block of South Michigan Avenue. Police said lhe victim told them she had left her apartment and locked (he doors about 1:30 p.m. When she returned around 3:30 p.m.. she found her Symphonic brand VCR had been stolen. The VCR had a white sticker on its lop. she said. The victim believed the burglars entered through an unlocked window on the south side of the apartment, as there was a muddy footprint on the couch. Speakers, amp stolen from porch HASTINGS — Hastings City Police responded lo a break-in Sept. 9 in the 1600 block of Star School Road. Police said the victim told them a door lo a porch on the south side of the home was unlocked when he went to bed about midnight. When he went to leave for work around 10 a.m.. he noticed two stereo speakers and an amplifier missing. Tlie victim told police the speakers were mounted inside a gray box 3 1/2 feet high by I 1/2 feel wide. He said the speakers and box were very heavy and require two people to move them. The amplifier is a type that can be mounted inside the trunk of aVchicle. The speakers were Rockford Folgate "Punchpowcr" models with 12-inch woofers. The amplifier was a 200-watt U.S Amps “USA 2000“ model. Minor injuries result of 2-car crash JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A Battle Creek woman was treated for minor injuries following a twe car accident Sept. 13 al the intersection of M-37 and Hickory Road. Michigan Stale Police troopers said Kelly P. Pagels. 19. of Baltic Creek was northbound on M-37 when she slowed to turn left onto Hickory Road and was struck from behind by a car driven by Diana K. Welker. 49. of Battle Creek. Pagels told troopers she had her turn signal on. but Welker told troopers the signal wasn't turned on until the last second A witness told troopers Pagels' turn signal had only Hashed once helcwv she attempted Iki linn Pagels was not injured in the accident. Welker was taken by LifcCare Ambulance lo Battle Creek Community Hospitals, where she was treated Welker was cited for failure lo slop tn an assured clear distance Crash victim released from hospital Hammond introduce Paul Nicholson, the (ownship's new assistant building adminis­ trator. • Heard Edwards answer a question from Trustee Marlin Walters that township attor­ ney Lynda Thomsen is still looking into the township's options in its utilities dispute with the City of Hastings. HASTINGS — A Middleville man has been released from Pennock Hospital after he was involved in a head-on accident Sept 10. Gordon Golden. 46. had been listed in critical condition last week, but was released Tuesday He was struck on M-43 north of Tillotson Road, when a vehicle driven by Thomas Neil. 24. of Hastings crossed the center lim. while passing a garbage truck • Heard County Commissioner Sandy James report on county efforts to fight gypsy moths and about a windfall of $197,000 given by lhe state to the Road Commission, which has been divided among all the townships in the county • Heard resident Bill Avery question if hav­ ing developer Jon Cohoon on the Planning Commission could be a conflict of interest Edwards responded that having developers on the commission can actually be a help to understanding issues. He said he has looked at this issue before and simply being a de­ veloper docs not represent a crmflici ol inter­ est HASTINGS — Area police agencies have gathered several hundred plants so far this year as Operation Hemp gets under way. Operation Hemp is a cooperative venture between federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies to eradicate cultivation of marijuana DelJSgt. Lou Quinn of the Hastings post of the Michigan Slate Police said it appears marijuana growers are now planting fewer plants in a greater number of spaces, with some 90 percent ot marijuana plants planted within rows ofcom Because private lands used lo grow marijuana are subject to slate and federal forfeiture laws, marijuana growers have taken lo planting on public lands or trespassing onto privately owned lands Quinn asked area hunters or residents going out on tall color tours to be aware of suspicious people or activities Those who have information are encouraged lo contact the Michigan State Police al I-X(K)-235-HEMP. the Hastings post al 948-8262 or their local police agency Operation HEMP underway . ; � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-09-25.pdf 86cd2fa9844f3ce1bb8d9173684e2bdf PDF Text Text Rookie makes it at Galesburg ‘Megabucks’ accord is county first See Page 2 See Page 3 See Page 10 Merian’s Friends at First Friday Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ur.'iihG' runic v.m < tUi'OO ' nb.v UtiR « — w 1 t S ‘ Hl IP' H <.1 ‘usting: « Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 25.1997 VOLUME 144. NO 39 PRICE 50" News Briefs City election to be in one place United Way sets gpal off $376,000 The Barry County United Way foal of $376,000 for iu 1997 campaign has increased by a whopping 11.9 percent over last year. Last year's goal of $315,000 was eclipsed by about $27,000, and Bonnie Ballinger. Barry County United Execu­ tive Director, said drive cochairs Traci Downs and Dr. Larry Blair are counting on the people who live and work here to meet rhe challenge this fall. The drive kickoff was held last week, with Michigan First Lady Michelle En­ gler giving the keynote al the annual breakfast at the Barry Expo Center. The theme for this year's appeal is "Build a Caring Community* The officers on this year's United Way Board of Directors are President Mary Campbell. Vice President John Fehsenfeld, Treasurer Chris Fluke, and Secretary Becky Wieland. Star Elementary open house set An open house at Star Elementary School, the Hastings Area Schools' first new facility since the 1960s, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. A dedication ceremony is scheduled far 3 p.m. Sept. 28. The school district had open booses at Northeastern and Southeastern clemen­ tines Sept. 14 because of their additions and renovations. Life Chain rally slated for Oct. 5 by David T. Young Editor The city election Nov. 4 in Hastings will be a lot different than in previous years. Voters will be using a new "Accu-votc" computer system to replace the old machines and there will be only one polling place rather than four. The City Council Monday night agreed to try the idea of having just one voting loca­ tion in the election, the new Hastings Mid­ dle School all-purpose room. In bygone days, there were two polling places for the Third and Fourth Wards, the First Ward site was at Northeastern Elementary School and Second Ward voters cast their ballots at Southeastern Elementary. City Manager Howard Penrod recom­ mended the move for several reason, saying it would save money, be less disruptive for school classes, create fewer parking prob­ lems and a be more efficient operation. In his communication to council, he ex­ plained that "Even though people would vote at one location, they would vote in their own separate precinct, as they always have." He added. "By centralizing the location, we would achieve certain economies and enjoy a more efficient operation, including a better backup situation when problems occur. We would also eliminate some of the congestion in the elementary schools, which do not have adequate facilities to handle the election while the election is in session." The city manager said school officials have expressed their support for the idea be­ cause it would eliminate disruption and park­ ing headaches at two elementary schools on election day. "Parking may be an issue." Penrod added in his-communication, "but it is also already an issue al both elementary schools. The middle school has better parking facilities than any other location, and for one day. we should be able to adapt." Penrod said the schools would be willing to open the front parking lot al the middle school and ask employees to park in the back, enabling voters easier access. City Clerk -Treasurer-Finance Director Ev Manshum said (I.at during early morning and evening hours, the heaviest voting times, the back parking lol at the middle school would be available because teachers and staff would be gone. The city will have a trial rui. with a mock election and training session for election workers tentatively scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 15. just to get a good look al how things might work. The city also will have an accuracy test for the new com­ puter system on Thursday. Oct. 23. Councilman David Jaspersc suggested that voters receive questionnaires to get feedback on what they think of the new system and the idea of having one location. Penrod noted that if things go poorly, the city can change gears without a lol of trou­ ble He wrote, “If we find there are problems from this election, will work toward solu­ tion* For example. ill be in the new City Hall (at the curren: MainStreet Savings Bank) by the lime of the next election and may consider using the new council cham­ bers for election purposes, in addition to or instead of other sites." In other business Monday night, the coun­ cil: • Officially agreed to the final terms of the sale of the current City Hall building, lot and adjacent property to Barry County for $425,000. The last stumbling block in the negotiations was removed when the county agreed to drop insistence that the city held li- $ee ELECTION, continued on page 2 Saturday. The Barry County chapter ol Right to Life will lake part in the "Life Chain ■97* rally across America and Canada from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Oct 5. Christians and pro-lifers will join forces to pray for an end to abortion and HHS field commanders take first in band competition to hold signs with anti-abortion mes­ sages. The "Life Chain" participants will meet at 2:15 p.m. at the CarQuest park­ ing lot to collect signs and walk desig­ Hastings High School band members Cheryl Gibbons and Jeremiah Johnson were selected Best Field Commanders in competi­ tion at the Rockford Band Invitational Sept. 20. They also won for Best Field nated locations. The Life Chain ministry was founded in 1987 and the observance has been held locally since 1993, coordinated by Commanders in Class B This is the first time a Hastings field commander has received such an award. The field commanders were judged in the Joanna Haddix For more information, call 948-4033. The Bany-Eaton District Health De­ partment will offer flu and pneumonia clinics later this month and during Oc­ by Cindy J Smith Staff Writer More than 700 voters at Maple Valley made history Monday by saying "yes" the first successful bond proposal since the con­ solidation of Vermontville and Nashville, creating the school district in 1963. Of the 1.387 voters who took part in the historical election, the positive voters turned out to be victorious by a narrow margin, only 51 percent. The final tally was 706 to tober throughout the area. Shots will be available from noon to 4 p.m. every Thursday next month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Cost is $10 for a flu shot and $15 for a pneumonia shot. There will be no charge for people with Medicare B or Medicaid cards. Blue Care Network cards will enable holders to get free flu shots. Tetanus shots will be free. Other sites and dates are 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 29 at Maple Valley High School; 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 30 at the Barry County Commission on Aging; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. I at Plumb's in Hast­ ings; 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at Delton Kel­ logg High School; 1 to 3:30 pm. Oct. 8 at Faith United Methodist Church, Delton; 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School; 8:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Barry-Eaton Dis­ trict Health Department; 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at Lakewood High School; 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28, Maple Leaf Grange; and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Sunfield Department at 945-9516. (More BRIEFS cont. page 2) areas of conducting, commands, and ability to exhibit musical leadership in the perfor­ mance arena. In the competition, the HHS band finished fifth in Class B. Band members were judged on marching and musical performance. The band's highest scores were in music perfor­ mance. Maple Valley school bond approval ‘historic’ Flu, pneumonia clinics scheduled United Methodist Church. For more information, call the Health Cheryl Gibbons and Jeremiah Johnson won best overall and Class B first place honors as field commanders in marching band competition In Rockford last Swinging in the breeze... Trusses are lifted into place atop the new MainStreet Savings Bank on West State Street in Hastings. Tum to page 3 for an update on the project and more photos. 68). "We don't take that lightly." said Superin­ tendent Clark Volz in an interview following results. "49 percent of our voters said no. I intend to make sure that this project runs smoothly and effectively, that we include people in every phase of the project, and don't allow the community to be split." The only prior millage passed by Maple Valley voters was an "enhancement" spread over three years, which produced new tech­ nology. band uniforms and a new track, en­ abling students to host meets for the first time in several years That project, approved just three years ago, has been completed and was levied on 1995. 1996. and 1997 tax bills. As a result of the special election, the dis­ trict now will have an early childhood devel­ opment center, additional classrooms and site additions at Fuller Elementary; classrooms, a new kitchen and a multi-purpose room at Maplewood; and a new junior high wing at the high school, which will include class­ rooms. an auxiliary gymnasium and science labs at the Junior-Senior High School. There also will be improvements to park­ ing areas, and code conformance items, in­ cluding those necessary to meet the Ameri­ cans with Disabilities Act in each of the three school buildings. All will be completed for $8.6 million, spread out over a period of up to 30 years. Voters had gone to the polls last spring and turned down a similar fond proposal by a narrow margin. That proposal contained building renovations and additions much like (his one. in addition to a new sports com­ plex and a new bus garage. Volz, who took over the superintendency oniy this past summer, said that a bond pro­ ject of this magnitude would be a financial hardship, a sacrifice for many, but he felt it important that everyone become a team player. Volz compared the 'team spirit" that he was hoping for to that of the local Lions' varsity football team. He described the huddle just before any given play in a football game. See MAPLE VALLEY, cont. on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 25, 1997 Campbell, 9 others to be honored by MML Frank Campbell News Briefs Pennock to offer pain management Pennock Hospital will begin pain management services starting on Friday. Oct 3. The service will be located on the third floor of the hospital. I will diag* nose and treat patients with a broad range of disorders, including pain stem­ ming from low back and neck disease, shingles and from cancer, along with acute and chronic pain disorders. The approach to treatment will in­ clude medication, therapeutic nerve block techniques, physical and occupa­ tional therapy, biofeedback. stress man­ agement and counseling Pennock will be a partner with Michigan Pain Consultants, a Grand RapW'.-based firm (hat operates six pain management programs in West Michi­ gan For more information, call (800) 281­ 3237 ‘It’s Cider Time’ series continues Historic Bowens Mills will continue the 'It s Cider Time" fall festival series this weekend with tours of the Mills Homes, the 1870s Bowen House, the 1840s Plank House and the mill's living quarters. Gates will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Bowens Mills will have a scries of festivals each weekend until Oct. 18-19. Included w ill be water power demonstra­ tions. museum tours, blacksmith and cooper s shops open, hay rides, harvest time crafts, live music, food, a country store. Pioneer Park and Feed Mill Cafe. Each weekend also will include various entertainment by local artists. The remainder of festivals will be guided tours of the Bowen House by Carleen and Owen Sabin Sept. 27 and 28. the Fork River Free Trappers Mountain Men encampment and the blacksmiths’ “Hammer Inn'* Oct. 4 and 5; a Civil War re-enactment and Abraham Lincoln display Oct. 11 and 12. and a French Voyagcur encampment Oct. 18 and 19 . Gate fees, which arc used for upkeep of Bowens Mills, are $4 for adults and $1 for children For more information, call 795-7530 Delton’s CROP Walk is Sept. 28 The Delton Area Community CROP Walk Sunday afternoon. Sept 28. is be­ ing dedicated to the memory of two hu­ manitarians who died recently. Mother Teresa and Diana. Princess ol Wales. The opening ceremony will b- at 1 45 p ni and the actual walk w ill start at 2 p m at Faith United Methodist Church Coordinators Dee Dcficlds and Elaine Gilbert said this year’s goal is to recruit 130 people Io walk for pledges from Incnds. co-workers and family The fund-raising goal is $7.(88) Il walkers reach the goal, two area pastois. the Res William Hertel of Faith United Methodist, the Rev Gerald Galloway of McCallum United Brethren and Dennis Siddall. Faith’s director of Christian education and youth min­ istries. have agreed to cal lunch on the rooftop of Faith United Methodist's new addition The top individual and household fund raisers will win a gift certificates from local eateries A r«R*kalhon also will be held at the church's fellowship hall lor those who want to raise money by rocking in a chair rather than walking The walkers will have a choice of a 2 3 or 5 9 mile route l or more intonnation or to get spon­ sor envelopes, call <6161 623-2828 or <6161623 8763 Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell will be among 10 leaders in Michigan cities and villages who will be recognized at the Michigan Muncipal league's 99th convention in Muskegon. Sept 24-26 for having com­ pleted the first level of the Elected Officials Academy Others to be recognized will be Kenneth Babich, mayor. Marlette; Deem Bolydreff. mayor. Marysville; Sharcn Stone Campbell, councilmember. Coldwater; Jeffrey Fitch, president. Village of Kalkaska; Barbara Holt, commissioner. Walker; Aloha Miller, coun­ cilmember. Coldwater; Robert Rumsey, mayor. Coldwater; Carol S. Sheets, mayor pro tern. Wyoming; Crystal M. Uncma. coun­ cilmember. Hudsonville. To achieve this level, officials must com­ plete eight credits in core course instruction in financial management, leadership roles and responsibilities, legal framework of municipalities and planning and zoning They CROP Walk raises $11,000 for hungry The annual CROP Walk in Hastings last Sunday afternoon raised about $11,000. officials said, as 115 people took part in the fund-raiser. The total was just about at the goal that was set. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will be used locally to help needy fami­ lies with energy bills, groceries and other forms of assistance. The local per­ centage will go to Love Inc. and the Our Lady of Great Oak food pantry near Picasantvicw. must acquire five credits for attendance at Michigan Municipal League Annual Conven­ tion. Legislative Conference and/or Regional Meeting. In addition they are required to ob­ tain 12 credits in elective courses offered by the league's educational program for a total of 25 credits. The Elected Officials Academy. a voluntary continuing education program, was establish­ ed to encourage and recognize the efforts of Immunization clinic planned A free immunization clinic will be held from 2 to 4 p.m Monday. Sept. 29. at Maple Valley Hijh Schools ag room. Parents arc asked to bring their chil­ dren's immunizations records. No ap­ pointment is needed Immunizations offered will include DTP. Hib. OPV. MMR. Td Hep B for ages newborn through 19 years. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department al 945-9516 Strength training program planned Dr. James Atkinson will present "Strength Training for Senior Citizens" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 25. in the conference room at Pennock Hospital. Atkinson will explain how an exer­ cise program can provide important physical and psychological benefits for older adults. Senior citizens can Icam how to build strength, maintain inde­ pendence and enjoy each day. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Call 948-3125 to register or for more information. Ebersole planning open house Oct. 11 The Lansing School District's Eber­ sole Environmental Education and Con­ ference Center will have an open house from noon to 5 p in. Saturday. Oct. 11 The center, located on a 158-acre site in Allegan County in the Gun Lake area, features over a mile of boardwalk nature trails, wetland areas, a private lake and a climax hardwood forest. Admission to the open house is free. Activities will include trail hikes, catch and release fishing for those who bring their own bait and pole, canoeing, open archery range, hay rides, cider pressing and facility tours A chili dinner, sponsored by the Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation, also will be held Cost will be $4 50 lor adults and $3 for children 12 and under The LEAF will award a cash prize for scholarships to the camping school that brings the most families to the open house First prize w ill be $50 and sec­ ond prize will be $25 For more information, call (616) 79262*M or (517) 325 6348 elected officials to build on the core knowledge, to enhance leadership skills and to continue their dedication to excellence in municipal leadership Level Three: Gover­ nance Award recognizes the efforts of local elected officials to achieve an outstanding level of education and leadership Woman files suit against Gun Lake Sewer Authority by Jason Carr Staff' Writri A Gun Lake area woman has filed suit in Barry County Circuit Court against the Gun Lake Sewer Authority for damages resulting from a June storm. In a brief filed Sept. IS with the court. Jane VandcrMeer claims that as a result of a storm June 20. raw sewage entered the basement area of her home through the floor drain/sump pump area, causing more than $10,000 in damage VanderMcer's brief goes on to slate that her homeowner’s insurance policy does not cover water backing up through sewers or drains VandcrMeer writes that in a July 10 letter deny ing her claim for damages, the Michigan Municipal League — the insurer for the sewer authority — told her the Gun Lake Sewer Authority attempted to use alternative power sources after electricity was cut off by the storm, but demand was too great. The Michigan Municipal League said the sewer authority "has no control over this natural phenomenon and. thus, cannot be liable for (he resulting damage." VandcrMeer accuses the sewer authority of negligence through failing to provide enough alternative power and mechanical devices to prevent a backup of sewage Sewer authority manager Tom Rook said Wednesday afternoon they learned of the law­ suit the previous day. He said the sewer au­ thority has discussed the matter with VandcrMcer and is confident the two sides will be able to resolve the matter. "It's unfortunate that it happened, but it’s the first time I’m aware of this happening in my 15 years here.” Rook said. "It's just one of those 100-ycar floods that come up that you have no control over." Next First Friday is on ‘Merian’s Friends’ Community services fall open house set A community services fall open house is planned for 8 to 10 a.m. Fri­ day. Oct. 3. at the complex al 450 Meadow Run. Hastings Agencies taking part arc the Barty County Foundation. Barry County United Way. Barry Community Hos­ pice. Family and Children’s Services. Glowing Embers Girl Scouts and the Gerald R. Ford Boy Scout Council, and the Barry County chapter of the Ameri­ can Red Cross. Each organization will have a member of its staff on hand to answer questions about services offered and will have displays outlining the resources available to Barry County residents. Coffee and rolls will be served. local elected officials to become effective leaders The program was developed under the review of a volunteer advisory committee which established three levels of achievement Level One: Education Award has as its goal the encouragement and recognition of the ef­ forts of local elected officials to obtain fun­ damental information regarding Michigan municipalities. Level Two: Leadership Award encourages Lynn Jondahl Former Stale Rep. and former gubernatorial candidate Lynn Jondahl will talk about the ’’Menan's Friends" petition drive at the next First Friday forum Oct. 3. Jondahl has been a guest speaker al many previous First Friday programs in Hastings and was guest speaker at the annual Barry County Democratic Party Truman-Johnson Dinner in 1987. He served 12 years in the Michigan House of Representatives as a Democrat from Okemos. He was voted “Most Effective Legislator" by his peers in a secret ballot several years ago. He left the State House to run for governor in 1994. but was defeated in a four way race for the Democratic nomination with Howard Wolpc. Debbie Stabenow and Larry Owen. Since then, he has taken on the job of executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship, a ELECTION, continued from page 1 able for an unlimited amount in case of something like contamination was found at the site. The city has maintained that such remedies already arc prescribed by law and that it should be liable only for the county's $25,000 deposit in case there was a problem. "They warned it open-ended." City Attor­ ney Stephanie Fekkcs said. “We wanted it limited to $25,000. and after that there arc remedies available by law." • Referred to the city attorney a request from MainStreet Savings Bank to lease city property near ils new location on West Stale Street, between the Thomapple River and Apple Street, behind the Wendy's Restau­ rant. Todd Harding, chief executive officer of MainStreet. said the firm wants to use the property to build an employee parking lot. He presented council members with a pre­ liminary sketch of the plans. Penrod said the request must go through the site plan review process with the Plan­ ning Commission before it can be approved. • Set a public hearing on a second request from William Slagstad for a building permit to construct a house on Taffce Drive. The council had approved his request last October, but he appeared for a hearing in June and said he wasn't interested in building on the lot. Normally, it is city policy that any build­ ing on an unimproved street (such as Taffce Drive) must be specially assessed for road paving or iLc request then would have to go the Zoning Board of Appeals Slagstad was making his request under the assumption that the city already had ap­ proved it once, almost a year ago. he told the council that when he temporar­ ily dropped the project last June. "I didn’t in­ tend to lead anybody to believe I would never build on that lol." But. he added. "My intention was not to have the street paved, it was to build on that lot." Penrod said it is the city's opinion that Talfee Drive is noi an existing street, "so in order for anyone to build on it. it would have to go through a special assessment project to pave or the ZBA would have to grant a vari­ ance." Slagstad said he didn't want to force others with houses on Taffce to help pay for paving if they didn't want it. but it appeared that res­ idents were deadlocked with Slagstad pros iding the swing vote, he added that he would agree to pay Ins fair share of a special as­ sessment. but didn't want to vote cn it He also asked council why others had been permitted to build houses on Taffce betorc him. Penrod replied. "I don't feel two wrongs make a right, but they (the other residents) did get past ordinance review Director Public Services Jeff Mansfield said city staff should have caught the error several years ago. J asperse told Slagstad that if he was al­ lowed to build and others came along to do the same, it would create a residential area without a decent street. "You can't continue to develop along this street without it being paved." he said. Slagstad said. "To me it's immaterial whether the street will be paved or not. Councilwoman Deb Dorcy moved to have a hearing and Mayor Frank Campbell said. "We've got to go through the process one more time." No date for the hearing has been set as yet. • Approved a request from Hastings High School to have ils annual Homecoming pa­ rade through the downtown al 6:30 p.m. Fri­ day. Oct. 10. • Approved a request from Laurence and Dorothy Conklin to combine sewer services for residences al 519 and 529 W. Stale St. The sewer at 529 W. State is not functional and restoring it at that location would be ex­ pensive for the city. Penrod said. "Normally, we would strongly discourage a combined sewer service." the city manager said. "As a temporary measure, we would be willing to :olcrate it only as long as the property remained residential and under one ownership.” City Attorney Stephanie Fekkcs will draw progressive think lank. He also is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. Jondahl will talk about the petition drive to get the question jf physician assisted suicide on the slate ballot for the November 1998 election. He stresses (hat the campaign is not in any way connected to Dr. Jack Kevorkian and that what is proposed is legalizing helping the terminally ill die only if they wish. The process would be heavily regulated in an effort to avoid abuses. The First Friday senes, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party, is held a| noon on the first Friday of every month a| the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Thos^ attending may bring their own lunches of light fare may be purchased at the hall. ' I • ... . > ‘ fig up an agreement that stipulates that if th4 Conklins split ownership of the two resit dences. they will be required to have a new lateral sewer service. • Agreed to allow Judith Jacinto to have q sanitary sewer main built to serve three resi* dences on North Jefferson Street. She wil| pay the costs of installing the sewer. • Noted that revenue sharing payment! from the state for the next fiscal year will increase slightly, by an estimated $7,000) according to estimates from Penrod. • Adopted a new ordinance that change} some regulations governing fence setbacks a| comer lots in the city. The changes are being made to insure that motorists* views of oni coming traffic are not obstructed. ! Councilwoman Evelyn Brower contended (hat it is difficult to see at the comer of Church and Court streets because of shrub­ bery at the comer. City staff said the matter would be looked into. • Heard Campbell read a proclamation declaring Oct. 5-11 Fire Presenlion Week. • Examined proposed char ges in fees for city services. Penrod said he hopes to have the changes recodified by sometime in November. MAPLE VALLEY* continued from page 1 "Those boys are all in a huddle just before the game and all want to win." he said. "But some will face a bigger sacrifice than others. Some don't agree with that particular play and some will take a harder hit. The impor­ tant thing is that if they all work as a team they can achieve their goal." he said. "This election is much like that. Some will have much bigger sacrifices, but if we pool our resources and work together we could be among the best districts in the slate." Volz added that many people are adverse to taxes and to institutions, and that comments that he heard prior to the election led him to believe that many voters in the district just didn't trust the administrators at school. His plan for the entire building project is to involve people from throughout the dis­ trict and keep the lines of communication open. He also plans to keep close track of funds, assuring constituents that they will gel the most for their money. "My commitment is to sec that people sec this money spent wisely." he said. "People have made great sacrifices to make this hap­ pen and we consider these funds sacred." What many voters want to know now is when construction will begin. Volz said that the actual building is not that far away. The first step is to secure the bonds, or as he de­ scribes it “Take out the mortgage." After the funds are invested, there will be meetings to finalize building designs. They will involve the community and the archi­ tects and most likely will take place in Oc­ tober and November. "We will be discussing things like the best way to tie buildings together at Fuller.” said Volz. "We need the community's input and the expertise of the architects at the same time to get the most for our money." He then added that he was committed to watching both funding and progress of con­ struction. I think that we can break new ground in school construction." he said. "We are driven to get the most for our money." V: iC? ' (^ stroke " Next time you joke about high blood pressure... Laugh these off! uncontrolled higji wood pressure may lead to ail of the above 50 midon Americans have n<jh Wood pres­ sure and half don’t even know it. Get your Wood pressure checked regularly and call tor more information. �First Megabucks agreement signed by Marj’ Warner Staff Writer The first landowner-hunter agreement has been signed under the auspices of the newlyformed MegaBucks Wild Harvest Coopera­ tive program. The agreement makes it possible lor Hast­ ings resident Bob Daugherty to hunt antler­ less deer on 80 acres of property belonging to Allie Smith in Irving Township The cooperative was recently formed to promote a quality deer management program in Barry County. Forester Jim Bruce said the deer population in the county is too large and is damaging crops and forests. "The sex ratio is out of balance." he said. "We have a ten to one ratio of females to males. We hope to reduce it to two to one." Promoting more hunting of antlcrless d».er on private land is one way to do so. he said. However, landowners are sometimes reluc­ tant to allow hunters on their land unless they act responsibly Hunters signing the new agreement the cooperative lias formulated promise to fol­ low certain guidelines when hunting on the landowner's property The agreement stales that the hunter "shall respect landowner's land, property and inter­ ests at all times and abide by customary and reasonable rules of sportsmanship, firearms and weapons safety and conduct all activities upon the land in a careful, safe and sober manner consistent with sound conservation and environmental practices. The hunter shall not use or consume alcoholic beverages or narcotic drugs prior to hunting or any time upon the land. Hunter shall avoid all littering or the creation of any other un­ sightly condition on (he land." The hunter shall also "avoid, be responsi­ ble and pay for any and all damages hunter may cause to persons, crops, farm equip­ ment. livestock, pets. fencing, standing lim­ ber. buildings and other property." The agreement also releases the landowner from any legal liability The hunter, the agreement slates, "assumes all risks regard­ ing any and all activities upon the land and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless landowner, landowner's agents and employers and any and all members of landowner's fam­ ily from and against all claims or liability for loss, injury, damage and death which may arise out of any use. activity, occu­ pancy of hunter, any authorized associate or other person, occurring upon or about the land, including claims arising from the neg­ ligence of landowners and/or landowncr.s family, and including claims for interest, costs, expenses, and reasonable actual attor­ ney fees." The agreement provides for two hunting options. The McgaBucks option gives the hunter the right to only harvest antlcrless deer or antlered deer with four or more points on one antler. No button bucks can be taken. Restrictions on the number of deer that may be harvested arc those established by law. With the Wild Harvest Option, the hunter agrees to take an antlcrless deer before killing any bucks. No button bucks can be taken, and the amount of deer harvested must conform to legal requirements. Daugherty will hunt on Smith's land under the McgaBucks option. The agreement allows landowners to choose what kinds of weapons the hunter can use, cither just a bow and arrow or any law­ ful weapon. Daugherty will hunt with firearms and a bow and arrow. The agreement also allows hunters to have authorized asso­ ciates who can hunt on the land with him or her. Those associates must also sign the landowncr/himter agreement and must abide by the rules. The agreement also allows the landowner to specify what kind of game is hunted — deer, waterfow l, upland game, "varmints," or any lawful species. The agreement can be terminated al any time by any of the parties involved. Besides the landowncr/hunter agreement. Smith signed an agreement with the coopera­ tive that promises participation in the McgaBucks program for three years. She can withdraw from the program al any time Landowners signing the agreement witii McgaBucks promise to encourage hunters to contribute animals harvested to charities, re­ ligious or fraternal organizations or food banks. The cooperative is raising funds to have donated venison processed so it can be given to area food banks. Bruce said the state did not sell all of its antlcrless deer permits by the end of August, as expected, so those left arc being offered for sale again. Should Daugherty want to. Bruce said, he could purchase one permit a day to hunt antlcrless deer on private land until the supply of permits is exhausted. McgaBucks is also encouraging the sale of block permits, where private landowners can obtain permits to shoot up to 70 antlcrless deer on their property. Should the landowner wish, he can sell the permits to hunters for $3.50 apiece. Bruce said MegaBucks is encouraging those obtaining block permits to give any excess meat to food banks. He said people who want available deer harvested under Lie McgaBucks program can request meat through the cooperative. McgaBucks has ils own phone number now, 948-8055. It is located at the Barry Conservation District offices. <611 South Hanover. Hastings. Landowner Allie Smith (left) has signed an agreement with hunter Bob Daugherty (second from left) allowing Daugherty to hunt on her property. The agreement was provided by MegaBucks Wild Hanrest Cooperative, which is sponsored by the Barry Conservation District and the Barry County Farm Bureau. At right is JoAnn Erway. the Barry Conservation District administrator. Next to her is Charlotte Williams. Farm Bureau Administrator. Smith also committed to being a three-year member of the MegaBucks program. Southeastern School receives fitness award Southeastern Elementary students have re­ ceived a Level 1 recognition award from the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness. Health and Sports. To qualify for the pro­ gram. applicants have to score 80 percent or above, which indicates the elementary physi­ cal education program "meets criteria associ­ ated with high-quality programs in the areas of personnel, environment, curriculum, lia­ bility and assessment." Southeastern physical education teacher Jan Bowers said the school was evaluated in many areas while being considered for the award, including the type of facilities the school has, community involvement in the school's physical education activities, and the type of curriculum the physical education program follows. Bowers said students at Southeastern take a physical fitness test twice a year, in which they are tested for abdominal strength, en­ durance. arm strength and flexibility. Holding up the fitness award recently received by Southeastern are (from left) Stephen Case. Jordan Tyrrell and Patrick Zalewski. Construction of MainStreet Savings Bank on schedule by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Construction of the new headquarters for MainStreet Savings Bank is on schedule, and Chief Executive Officer Todd Harding is looking at moving into the building some­ time between February 1 and March I. The new 24.000-square-foot West State Street structure in Hastings will have three floors and will house other offices in addi­ tion to the bank. Workers wait to guide another truss to its appointed place on the roottop. Large clocks will be placed where the circular steel patterns are located in the clock tower structure of the new MainStreet Savings Bank building. Note the American flag is already flying atop the facility while workers push toward the completion date of early 1998. Bank facilities arc being moved from the current East State Street site to provide more visibility for the business "by being "in the middle of everything," bridging the community with the traditional downtown and the fasting-growing strip mall area on the west end of the street. Harding has said. The unique architectural features of the building closely match the bank's new logo that was adopted when the business changed its name from Hastings Savings & Loan. Construction of the 24.000-square-foot MainStreet Savings Bank is on schedule and has some unique Features of the new facility include a grand winding staircase, a three-story glass atrium, skylights, a 1,000-squarc-foot community room with a kitchenette and a clock lower. Large clocks will be installed in the huge, round, steel circles that passers-by can cur­ rently see on the skeletal frame of the build­ ing The clock motif was designed to mimic the landmark Barry County courthouse clock lower. architectural features. The building also will house other offices and agencies besides the bank. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25. 1997 LETTERS.,.from cur readers mEBlv by Jo» Bos Psy.D. Limited Licensed Psychologist W Z Z f t '•• 4 ■■REST HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings tanner, Inc. Published by A Dmwo of J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Kaiungs Ml 490584602 (616) 945-9554 Fradwric Jacoba vce Presided Stephen Jacoba Secretary John Jacoba P’esKjent Joyce Ryan Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T g tEdnof) Elame Gilbert Assistant Edttot/ Barbara Gall Jason Carr Cmdy Smit h Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habel Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Friday 8amto5 30pm Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson Saturday B 30 a m Noon Cmdy O Netfl Dan Buerge Subscription Rates; S25 per year m Barry County S27 per year m adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Ciass Postage Paid at Hastngs. Ml 49058 in the minutes of each of (he meetings I attended and should therefore be a matter of public record if anyone wants to see them. Robert R. Webb Hastings Fee to keep cats was outrageous To the editor: I was given a mother cat with five kittens so they would have a good home. They wandered away while 1 was at work The neighbor took them to the animal shelter and later told me about it. So now the shelter is telling me I have to pay $108 for the time of two days and the cost goes up $3 per cat each day. I can not afford the $108. So now, if the animals aren't adopted, they die. This is sad when they can have a good home There is an ad in Reminder about the shelter needing food, blankets, straw, also asking for money for a new shelter. 1 would think that money being charged to a person who has to pay a $108 fee would certainly help buy some of the needed things So people of Barry County if you >osc a pet. you'd best call the shelter immediately. 1 do hope my pets get a good home as I can't af­ ford to bail them out. 1 sincerely hope that what has happened to me is an isolated case. Perhaps you've been treated in the same manner Strength is always gained in numbers. It's time we all stand up for what is nght and pro­ tect our pets. Kim Barton Hastings Write Us R Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters the; include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Depression can be treated successfully > a4 know how many concerned parents are out there. Il's not loo late to form that parents' committee I volunteered for over the summer that they did not form to study a need for this policy 1 feel the lack of response from the board on this matter docs not reflect the kind of character I want my children to learn 1 think it is irresponsible to form a policy if there is no proof of need. 1 thought they were stretching their credibility when the superintendent and school board members seemed to feel we need to run dogs through our schools looking for drugs, and yet we now must send our kindergartners to school for full days Without the school board giving a reason, we are supposed to let them teach our kids such things as morality (without religion? — remember the separation of church and state), (that) respectful people never use violence (were our founding fathers just rudely acting out their hidden aggressions then?), and (that) good little citizens always volunteer? I don't think much of the six pillars of character that were imported from the Josephson Institute on Ethics, based in California The state board refers to them as resources for character in Michigan, and our school board apparently agrees. I find this very disturbing. If any of the parents or taxpayers in the community can get answers to any of these questions. Mr. Editor, could you please print them in your column? My questions to (he school board were submitted to be included if not already explain character expectations of the students in terms of trust, respect, fairness and responsibility. 1 asked if the school board really agreed with the state board s judgment of us as parents Since August. I have received no wntten answers to these questions. The school board president verbally informed me that these questions were unanswerable at this time. Why do we plan to include it in our curriculum when we may already have it? Is this what happens when Proposal A gives increases to schools annually? Is there a policy quota «ve have to med? I hope not Why weren't we parents askeu if we want to give up our parental responsibility to teach right from wrong, truth, fairness and good citizenship? Hastings was recently named the 68lh best small town in the country. I think this reflects an above-average community. What is ’he school board's goal here? What is it basing its judgment on’’ Do (board members) really feel this way about the people who elected them? Al the Sept. 15 meeting i asked, in writing, if the school board is doing this because it has been told it has no choice. I asked (board members) to tell me why. I asked if the reference to democratic ideals in the U.S. Constitution (contained in the state board's) philosophy statement meant (Hastings School Board members) would allow parents to have some say in this matter. They have not (given), and sadly will not give, even a verbal response to questions like these. If you feel it's a mistake to form a policy without being willing to discuss it with the people it will affect, then call 948-9400 and let them know. Maybe they just need to The counseling staff from the Pine Rest Caledonia Clinic will be participating in Na­ tional Depression Screening Day from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 9. Our staff will be available to answer ques­ tions about depression A free screening for symptoms of depression will be available for children and adults The questionnaire will take approximately 10 to 20 minutes to complete What is depression? Everyone feels sad or "blue" on occasion. Most people grieve over upsetting life experiences such as major il­ lness. loss of a job, a death in the family or divorce. These feelings of grief tend to be less intense on their own as time goes on. Depression occurs when feelings of ex­ treme sadness or despair last for at least two weeks or longer and when they interfere with activities of daily living — including school, work, or even eating and sleeping. Individuals who are depressed may feel hopeless, helpless, or even guilty about negative cir­ cumstances in their life. Often they will blame themselves for having such feelings. If a depression is severe, the individual may have thoughts or feelings of death or suicide. What causes depression? Significant transi­ tions and major life stressors such as the death of a loved one or the loss of a job can bring about depression. Other more subtle factors that lead to a loss of identity or self-esteem may also contribute. The causes of depression are not always apparent, so the disorder re­ quires careful evaluation and diagnosis by a trained mental care health professional. Sometimes the circumstances involved in depression are ones over which an individual has little or no control. At other times, however, depression occurs when people are unable to see that they actually have choices and can bring about change in their lives. Can Depression be successfully treated? Depression is highly treatable when an in­ dividual receives competent care. Psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists are among the trained health care professionals who can help individuals recover from depression. There is still some reluctance associated with seeking help for emotional and mental problems, including depression. Unfortunately, feelings of depres­ sion are often viewed as a sign of weakness rather than a signal that something is out of balance. The fact is that people with depres­ sion can not simply "snap out of it" and feel bctici spontaneously. People with depression who do not seek help suffer needlessly Unexpressed feelings and concerns accompanied by a sense of isola­ tion can make the symptoms of depression worsen. The importance of obtaining quality professional health care cannot be overemphasized. If you or someone you know might benefit from sharing some concerns their thoughts and feelings, please contact our staff. Z rtfr 4 • To the editor: I know that teaching isn't a high paying job and that people don't spend their young lives dreaming of the day they can grow up to become a principal. These arc very demanding jobs. Teachers and administrators of the Hastings Area Scnixil System work hard for us and demand relatively little from the community This last weekend. I got a chance to sec the director of education in his blue jeans, working hard as a volunteer with a group of teachers, principals and parents who were assembling two new playgrounds for the kids 1 was also at the Tangle Town construction. I feel that as parents we've demonstrated the way this community feels about our children, and I think we are doing the best jobs possible. But I feel our school board has made a mistake in deciding to implement a character education program into the curriculum that it doesn't want to discuss with the public. If I ever send my kids somewhere where the management changes or adds a policy. I get curious as to why. If the policy can't be explained. I don't see a need for it. When management won't say why it needs the policy and it seems to conflict with what 1 think is right. I get scared for my kids' welfare and remove them from what I consider to be a flaky and possibly dangerous environment I don't know what the school board was thinking because, as the superintendent pointed out. the board is under no obligation to answer questions from the public (policy code BDDH, also KD. "Public Participation at Board Meetings." paragraph 8. starting with: "No dialogue between board members and the public is required...) 1 haven't been mean or rude. I have been submitting questions in writing in an effort to understand what a policy on character education would contain. I definitely want the school to support the values I leach to my children at home! Did you know that the Hastings School Board has aligned itself with the opinion that parents are not attentive and supportive enough when it comes to their children? According to the Michigan Department of Education policy on character education, parents are no longer capable of properly raising children to respect authority, be honest and truthful, demonstrate moral courage, and become proper citizens of today's society (politically). Did you know that our Hastings School Board "shall incorporate the study of character education into the curriculum..." (page 50 tn the Hastings Schools Annual Report) in the 1997-98 school year? What is character education? The board is basing this decision on the stale Department of Education's character policy referred to above. (In the policy, the stale board requires that all of us encourage and support this policy.) Arc you surprised to learn that this policy has two spelling errors and at least one grammatical mistake? School board members stated in their letter to the public this year that they feel their duty to provide good service to this community depends on whether they can make goals into realities and intentions into practices. On page three of their report, they stale their intention to implement the core curriculum of the stale of Michigan. Call 948-4400 and ask what tbit means and why it's being done. What statistic has shown that Hastings children closely reflect the national problems that show up in Miami. New York City. Newark, etc.? How many kids have poor character here? Where is the testimony from teachers and parents that shows this is the best solution? (Superintendent Carl) Schocssel may tell you to ask these questions at the next board meeting. Remember, they don't have to answer you. I have followed that route. In August. I asked (he school board, in wTiting. how it measures the existing levels of character education in our schools. I expected a response containing statistics showing a reasonable need for this approach in Hastings. I asked if the student handbook did • . aa Character education must be explained by school board I • CORRECTION • ! In a Lake Odessa News item in the Banner edition of Sept. II. it was incorrectly reported that Marian McVay lived on , Jackson Road. Her correct address is 736 6th ’, Ave., Lake Odessa. Floyd and Esther McVay I live at the Jackson Road address that was * reported. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. *0510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President’s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 25. 1997 — Page 5 L6TT6RS from our readers To the editor: Potrlclo M. Knorr Cortnuy H. Colllwn National Bank announces promotion, staff additions Cortney H. Collison has been promoted to loan officer at National Bank of Hastings and Patricia M. Knorr has been added at the bank's Gun Lake Office. The announcements were made by Steven M. Wasserman, president and CEO. Collison has spent the previous three years as manager. Gun Lake office In his neu duties, he will be responsible for commercial loan development at the main office Collision has five years banking experience. He is a graduate of Davenport College School of Business, where he received a bachelor's degree in business management. Collison, along with his wife, live in Woodland Knorr originally had joined the National Bank in 1991 after serving our years at another financial institution. She is returning to this position after a three-year absence to spend time with her family Knorr is a graduate of Michigan Slate University with a bachelor's degree tn English Education and Economics. Knorr has served with various civic and volunteer organizations, including Wayland Area-Jaycees, Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Wayland Union Schools Parent Volunteers (WEPA) and the First Baptist Church of Wayland. Knorr, along with her husband. Norman, and three children are residents in Wayland. FINANCIAL FOCUS furnished by... Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jonae and Co. Forget timing and stay put “Don't hop in and out of the market like a Mexican jumping bean. Invest for the long term." This is the advice of Louis Rukeyser of television's "Wall Street Week.” History has shown that while some in­ vestors spend their lives seeking the elusive slock market tops and bottoms. the successful ones recognize long term opportunities. Pro­ fessionals call this time in the market vs. tim­ ing the market. To illustrate. Rukeyser created the “single unluckkst investor in the entire world. ” Back in I963, this hypothetical loser began in­ vesting $2,000 a year into the stocks that com prise the Standard and Poor's 500 Index. His tuning was so bad that he invested on the worst day of the year every time: the exact top of the market. Mr. Loser did this faithfully for I0 years, until he finally said. "Enough!" He stopped contributing to his investment. Right after our unlucky investor stopped his deposits in I973. his brother-in-law started in­ vesting $2,000 a year. He turned out to be the single luckiest investor. Every year, he made his investment at the exact bottom of the market Mr. Lucky was so delighted by his stupendous market timing that he kept it up for 20 yean — twice as long as his unlucky relative On June 30. 1994, the two got together. Mr. Lucky boasted to his unlucky brother-in­ law that through precise market timing, his in­ vestment of $40,000 had grown to $256,037. "Goch." Mr. Unlucky replied. "My $20,000 investment is worth $264,207 — about $8,000 more than yours. " The moral of the story is simple: Forget market timing. The secret is time in the market, which lets you take advantage of long-term growth in corporations and the economy - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. AT&T 447. Ameritech 66“In Anheuser-Busch 45’7>, Chrysler 377, CMS Energy 377.. Coca Cola 59’/. D&N Financial 217, Dow Chemical 90'7., Exxon 65V. Family Dollar 247. First Financial Bancorp 487, Ford 447, General Motors 66’/., Hastings Mfg. 387, IBM 1037. JCPenney 617, Johnson & Johnson 597, Kmart 147. Kellogg Company 447., McDonald's 487., Sears 57’7., Simpson Industries 117, Southeast Mich. Gas 177, Spartan Motors 77, TCF Financial 587, Upjohn 367» Gold 321 95 Silver 4.71 Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 7970.06 Volume 525,000,000 + 7, + 1’/» + 7, - 7, + 7« + 7, + 17, + 7, + ’7+ + 27, -1’7» - 27« + 27, +37. -17, + '7w + 7» -1'/.., +17, +1 -"In -7. + 7>, + 17w - 7. - 85 +.11 Rukcyscr's example not only illustrate the long.term benefits of slaying put. but also shows the advantage of regular investing. No one is ever lucky enough to always buy low. and no one is ever unlucky enough to always buy high. Regular investing, however, offers the benefit of dollar cost averaging Dollar cost averaging requires a little knowledge, a lot of discipline and a regular amount of money available for investing. The amount of money is immaterial; the important thing is to invest every month. The basis of dollar cost averaging is that no stock or mutual fund always goes up or down. By ignoring the fluctuations and keeping to the discipline of regular investments, you eliminate the temptation of trying to pick the bottom or the lop. Your regular investment buys more shares when prices are down and fewer shares when prices are up. If you want to succeed al investing, listen to experts like Rukcyser Forget market timing. Dollar cost average, and sta*. put. We arc looking for a few committed Chris­ tians. men and women of prayer, to raise up the standard of God. the first Thursday of each new month from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Green Street The next meeting will be Thursday. Ocl 2. The purpose is petitioning the living God with prayers for individual and corporate revival. The individual, being you. and churches, be­ ing the corporate; are to repent of loving Him with less than our very best and serving Him only when it doesn't disturb our plans or comfort. Through the love of God we should unite our prayers, to be cleansed, forgiven; endured with power to live out a life worthy of all we are intended to accomplish, because of that great love We need to be heroes of the Christian belief and let our light shine, like Joanna Haddix's shines for life, the gift of God. II Chronicles 7:14 ''If my people who are called by my nar.*e. shall turn from their wicked ways, seek my face, then they shall hear from heaven " Rejoicing as a Christian Joyce Kelly Hastings SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 Announcing Pennock's New Drive-Thru Pharmacy. Why run down teams? WITH EVERY PRESCRIPTION WE FILL To the editor: In regards to Jim Jensen's sports “editorial" of Sept. 18. his predecessor. Mr. Buzz Youngs, a very respected gentleman, was much more creditable! 1 cannot remember him ever running down Michigan. Michigan State or Notre Dame or their coaches Maybe age will mellow Mr. Jensen! Ed McKeough Sr. Hastings Pennock just made your life easier. Nashville man drowns in ‘freak accident’ based, the) haw a level of expertise you Now. iwi can fill prescnpliom without can tntst Conwnient hours erer leanng iniir car1 No more accommodate your bust schedule. and unpacking the kids, long walks from the make getting refills a breere parking lol or fighting store crowds list to reach the pharmacy counter Located on Pennock s first lloor. the A Nashville man drowned Saturday in what Michigan State Police troopers describe as a "freak accident." Troopers from the Ionia post said Clarence R. Hawkins. 52. and his wife. Sandra, were riding horses about 6:30 p.m. on an eques­ trian trail at Session Lake State Park on Davis Highway in Berlin Township. The Hawkinses look their horses down to the edge of the lake to waler them. Troopers said somehow, both horses were spooked and lunged 10-15 yards into the lake, which has a depth of 10 to 15 feel at the shoreline. Sandra Hawkins was able to swim back to shore, but troopers believe that due to his pharmaci is easy to reach—whether you walk in or time through And DRIVE-THRU OPEN 7 DATS A WEEK Morelhurs 100 ti.ii.-t 00 p®. fndcy 7 00 o.«i -7:30 p nt Set. Sat Halders 130 c.m.4.00 p.® Call in your prescription refills ahead of time at 948-3136 and well bare them filled when you get here! WALK-IN OHN 6 DAYS A WEEK IWn 8 30om-400pt® Sender 5 00 e® -1:00 p.«. Uxf Wap*htsurma Kt* 6,ifdnl 'tnsr (jtam ffemmb riding gear. Clarence Hawkins was not able to swim. Both horses also had tie-down straps attached from under the bridle and chin to the chest, which troopers said made it so the horses were unable to lift their heads out of the water while attempting to swim. Hawkins and both horses drowned, despite efforts of two other riders and fishermen in the area The two riders who jumped in to at­ tempt to save Hawkins reported a current of some type, but troopers said divers with the Ionia County Sheriffs Department "I-Team" believed the current was not strong enough to cause the drowning. Utur MnAuif hiufertrn! HASTINGS' ONLY DRIVE-THRU PHARMACY Pennock Pharmacy 1005 WISI GtEEN STIEEI • HASTINGS l«c*d between the Hcspnb and fttywnn taftr GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME HASTINGS’ ONLY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED Designer-Assembly Machines Growing Machine Builder is looking for a talented individual capable of designing machines from concept to working systems. Candidate must have experience with pneu­ matic and mechanical design. Electrical design and/or experience with PLC pro­ gramming a major plus. 3D design capabil­ ity preferred, but will consider 2D. Excellent pay for the right person. Please send resume in confidence to V-Tec Systems. P.O. Box 68. Hastings. MI 49058. because our phannactsls are hospital­ OPEN LETTER TO THE FAMILIES OF BARRY COUNTY The Ginbach Family has been in the funeral business for three generations, and in Hastings for 31 years (the funeral home was originally founded over 100 years ago). Our facilities have been remodeled and expanded to better accommodate the hundreds of families we have had the opportunity to serve during this time. We feel that it is very important for the residents of Barry County to be aware of changes occurring in the funeral industry - these changes may affect you directly. For many years, it was difficult to discuss death, dying and funerals, but through education and studies, people are more at ease regarding these matters. Millions of people each year are pre-planning funerals, class­ es on death and dying are being held, and people are more aware of the grieving process which allows them to extend compassion and understanding at the appropriate time. NOTICE TO BIDDERS The majority of the 22,000 funeral homes in the United States are independent, family-owned and oper­ ated businesses. However, in the last several years two major corporations. Service Corporation International ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION (SCI) with headquarters in Texas the Loewen Group with headquarters in British Columbia, Canada, have Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Barry County Road Commission, 1845 West Gun Lake Road. P.O Box 158. Hastings. Ml 49058. until 10:00 a.m., Tuesday. October 14. 1997 for their ration will usually retain the name of the funeral home as well as maintain the previous owned s) and staff to been aggressively purchasing these funeral homes as well as cemeteries. Approximately 4,000 (SCI) and 1.100 (The Loewen Group) funeral homes have been purchased in addition to many cemeteries. The corpo­ Seasonal Requirements of the following materials: enhance the illusion of nothing being changed - an announcement in the paper or on the radio usually goes unnoticed. What does this mean to you. the consumer? Major decisions being made by a Board of Directors (not liv­ ing in your community - sometimes not even in the United States), could mean inflated pricing. Making a • Ice Control Salt • Roadside Mowing (1998-2001 Season) • Gravel Processing (1998 Season) Specifications and additional information may be obtained at the Road Commission Office at the above address profit for the stockholders is uppermost in their minds when making business decisions. It is important for you. the consumer, to be informed regarding this subject so that you are able to make decisions that are right for you and your family. Girrbach Funeral Home, the only remaining independent, family-owned funeral establishment in Hastings, is able to personalize and customize services al a savings to you (hundreds - even thousands of dol­ lars) depending on the service you select. We are able to do so because we are not governed by the large cor­ All proposals must be plainly marked as to their con­ tents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all pro­ posals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Barry Norman Jack Lenz. Chairman Theodore McKelvey. Member Donald Willcut. Member poration and its stockholders. We would be happy to review your personal pre-need contract (at no cost or obligation) to compare costs and services. You may only wish to obtain information on our pre-need programs which we will furnish at your request. It is our sincere wish that the Ginbach Funeral Home will be able to furnish information that will help you make informed decisions now and in the future. Thank You. Ray L. Girrbach. Owner 1 । �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25. 1997 County fund balance higher than expected, child care cost lower Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor G<xkJ financial news peppered Wednesday’s meeting of the Barry County Board of by Commissioners. The projected lund balance for the current fiscal >ear is higher than originally anticipated. County Administrator Michael Brown reported Projections now indicate the fund balance will be $923,156. up from the estimated $859,013. Fund balance estimates are higher despite an increase in expenditures because revenues are expected to be larger. Brown said after the meeting. County Commissioners adopted a budgel amendment to reflect those changes. Revenues were amended to $8,147,939. an increase from the original projection of $8,078,783. The additional funds arc primarily due to increases in federal and state funding, taxes and fees for licenses and pciimts However, the amount the county charges lor services is $42,000 lower than Proposed expenditures were amended to $8,083,796. up from $8,059,017. Additional expenditures involved shortfalls in amounts budgeted for salaries due to initial budget calculations in the Trial Court Family Division. District Court. County Jail, the Clerk's office and Equalization Department Another "housekeeping" detail included a shortfall in service contracts in the Adult Probation Department Surpluses also were noted in the prosecutor's office because ol a turnover in stall; in the sheriffs department and road patrol budgets because of overestimating salaries and fringes A shortfall in the couir.assioners' budget resulted from Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) dues, funds spent for advertising and publishing and employee training lor the MAC annual conference. Administration shortfalls included the salary increase approved in the administrator's contract and a shortfall in MAC conference training originally projected. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 Nonh Braud ST. ANDREWS INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, way. Randall Hartnun. Pauor Sunday Service*: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7:00 p.m Service* for Adults. Teem and Children meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hasting* Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4<h Sundays 1928 prayer book j*ed at al I services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-2101 St Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod. PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hatting* Phone 945-3195 Worthip. praittng. fellowship Sunday. 10 a.m and 6 p.m.. Wednesday 7 p.m Alto Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 am to 6 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 946-2549 Sunday worship 9XM) a m. and 10:45 a m Sunday Children* Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meet* Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family. HASTINGS FREE METHOOLST CHURCH. Corner Stair Rd and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor; Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a.m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship; 5:00 pm Teem. 6 00 p m Evening Celebra­ tion for Adult* "Kids Alive” for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day - 9 00 a.m. Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 00 a.m Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study. 6:30 p.m. Kid'* Quixz ing. 7:00 p m. Bible Study and Prayer m Sanctuary For further in formatxxi call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Wor ship Service* Sunday. 9:00 a.m.. Rev Ken Vaught. 11XX) am .Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4-H, Mondays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. BIBLESTUDY Sunday. 5:00p m Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a m., freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Chnst * Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hartings Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hatting* Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Service* 9:45 a.tr - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Studv — Sharing Your Faith; 5:30 p.m. Youth meeting with “Youth With a Message”. 945-9224. 6 30 p m. - Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mas* 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masse* 8 00 a m. and 1100 a.m.. Confession* Saturday 4 00-4 30 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m . Church Service 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O. Boa 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p m weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a m - 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasting*. Kevin Shorkey; Aaron Welch. Minister of Music. Morning Worship 9:45 and 11:00 a m.. Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. for children and adults. Family Hour 6 XX) p.m Sun­ day evening. Monday First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 pm. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more informal.on. 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a.m. classes for all ages Morning Warship 10:45 a m Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday activities 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mimstne* or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before die Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship training. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings SuiJay Mas* 9:30 a.m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEV PHARMACY Prescriptions’ - 118 S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan 239 E North Si . Midwel Anton, mor Phone MS-9414 Sunday. Sept. 2.— 8 00 A 10 45 am Holy Communion. 9:30 Sunday Sc hoi | (all age*); 6:00 p.m. Youth Group Thursday. Sept. 25 - 8:00 p m AA. Friday. Sept. 26 - 7:00 p.m. Wedd. Reh.; Saturday. Sept. 27 — 5:00 p.m Wedding; 8:00 NA. Tuesday. Scp< 30 - 7:00 p m Sunday School Staff Wednesday. Oct. I — 6:00 p.m Sarah Circle, potluck. 6:30 TAA HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pastor Craig Stapert. Organist and Director of Music and Christian Education Church phone (616)945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM 1220 at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m., and Wor ship 11:00a.m. with child care and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 2nd grade THURSDAYS: Youth Handbells 5:00 p.m.; Adull Hand­ bell* 6:30 p.m.; Chancel Choir. 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Sept. 25 — Rummage Sale 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. Sept. 26 — Rummage Sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 28 — United Methodist Women Sunday. Start of Christian Education Week and Sunday School Open House 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Oct. 2 — Community Prayer Service 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 am .Wor ship 11:00 a.m ; Evening Service at 6XX)p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 am. Sumtey School 11:00 a.m., Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday. Bible Study. 7: 00 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave.. Hasting* Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor­ ship 11 am.. Evening Services 6 p.m.. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron, Minister. Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. Aug. 3 Morn­ ing services at Tides Park. Picnic ZoUowiag Aug 14. IS. 16. V B S. Thursday and Friday at 7-8:30 p.m.; Saturday at 10-11:30 a.m. Picnic following HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand S>.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-88890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 am.. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more detail*. HOPE UNITED METHOD .'ST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79 Larry Hublcy, Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office Hour* Wed./Thur*. 9 a.m. to 12 noon Kathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning 9:30 am Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Morning Wor 6:00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday 6.45 p.m. Wamor* (grades K-6th). Youth Fellowship 6: 45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grade* 7th-l2th). Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Dire^or. Nonh'* Ark Preschool Jul>e A Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent Thursday. Sept 25 — 7:00 p m Cub Scout Pack Meeting. Hall Friday. Sept 26 6 00 p m Mender* Dinner and Pro gram Saturday. Sept 27 ■ 7:00 p.m. Ringo Swingo Square Dance. Hall Sunday. Sept 28 - 9 30a m and 11 a.m Sunday Morning Wor­ ship Service The 9:30 service is broadcast over WBCH — AM and FM 1220. nursery ts provided dur ing both services. 9:50 a m Sunday Church School for all ages. 10 30 a.m. Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 6:00 p.m Mission Dinner and Program Monday. Sept 29 — 7:00 p m Stewardship Committee Lounge Wednesday. Oct I — 9:30 a.m . Martha.Man Circle. 1:30 p.m.. Circle <3; 1:30 pm Circle 84. dining room. Mary Pen nock, hostess. 6:30 p.m Bible Study; 7:30 p m Chancel Choir 7:30 p m Circle 5 Hannah. 7 3C p.m Ruth Circle Another part of the amendment was reinstating the Health Department appropriation. approved by the board earlier this year, covering additional expenses for the animal shelter and the drain commissioner's vehicle; paying extra costs of implementing (he imaging/indexing system; and the emergency appropriation for the Allegan/Barry dam. County Commissioners also heard from Court Administrator Robert Nida that the county's cost of the preliminary version ol the Child Care Fund for 1997-98 is expected to be about $80,000 less than anticipated. The county’s responsibility for the *97-98 fund is estimated at $238,142 of the $528,284 projected cost. (The county's total responsibility will be about $346,194 when stale ward charges, juvenile justice costs arc included.) The reduction is the result of a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision that the slate must match county expenses of the child care fund, used to place many children w ho arc under the jurisdiction of the Family Division of the County Trial Court. These arc children who violate the law, are truant from school or home, or refuse to obey the lawful and reasonable command of their parents. Barry was one of 27 counties that sued the state to get the recent Supreme Court ruling, declaring that the state's cap on child care funding was a violation of the Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment. The cap has been in place since 1980 and it called for the stale to match "the county's portion until its obligation is complete to the capped portion and then the county assumes 100 percent responsibility.” Nida said in a written report. "Our cap had been $116,000 for some time and it was going to go to $120,000. Fl now is 50 percent of everything we expend on children who arc placed outside their home and 50 percent of the funds we spend for juvenile care programs. That generated approximately $118,000 of additional revenue for us." he told the board. "Even though my budget has been increased, the amount of money that I i.: asking from the board is a lesser amount." Nazarene. Reverend Randall K. Hartman offi­ ciated. Burial took place at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. | Amy Margaret (Hammond) Pease | DELTON - Amy Margaret (Hammond) Pease, age 83, of Delton passed away Monday, September 22, 1997 at her farm home outside oi Delton. She was born on July 19, 1914 at the family farm in Shultz, the daughter of Claude and Frances (Casey) Hammond. She was married to Leslie J. Pease on July 17, 1934. She was a wonderful woman with many talents, interests and friends, and the world is better for her having been here. She attended Barry County Normal School and taught at Cedar Creek School prior to her marriage. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, the Cedar Creek Extension Club, and the Fair Lake Card Club. She was employed at the Eaton Company in Battle Creek during World War II, later she worked at the Fort Custer State Children's Home. Throughout marriage she was a partner in the family business. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lois "Mickey" Bromley; sisters-in-law, Geor­ gia Hammond, Crystal Watson and Onita Bostwick. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Leslie; brother, Orville Hammond; sister Donna (Robert) Barton al! of Hastings; son-in­ law, Arlond Bromley of Delton; daughter, Genevieve (Larry) Williams of Greensboro, North Carolina; son. Kenneth (Mary) Pease of Delton; 13 grandchildren; 32 great grandchil­ dren; several nieces and nephews. Private family visitation will be held Thurs­ day evening. Funeral services will be held Friday. September 26. 1997 at 11:00 A.M. at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, with Pastor William Hertel officiating. Interment will take place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Faith United Funeral Home, Delton. made by Williams judge has to order the parent to reimburse,unless we can show that they have no funds* for doing that We are looking for parenSS to continue their financial responsibility taD their children We go after that money very*} vigorously." S The multi-county suit against the sta|l|*i has gone to the Court of Claims, Nida saidkL and counties are waiting to learn if the stat£ will have to pay back funds to the county^ He is doubtful that will happen, but thinks Barry was suing for $200,000. Nida said Barry and the others had to attorney fees to pursue the "right dccisi and those expenses should be reimbursed. "This is a good decision. We’re pl with it It will allow us to do some m innovative planning. We were really stifl by that whole process because anything $116,000 the county paid for. Now the st has to share in that process," Nida said. Crash leaves man critical Troopers from the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police arc investigating a two-car traffic accident in Thomapple Town­ ship that has a Bitcly man fighting for his life. The crash occurred Saturday evening on Yankee Springs Road near Shaw Lake Road, where a westbound Chevy S-10 pickup truck failed to slop for a stop sign and collided with a full-size Chevy pickup that was headed south on Yankee Springs Road. Troopers said the driver who failed to stop was an 18-ycar-old Grand Rapids woman who was eight moiitns pregnant. She was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings with pregnancy compliciiions. Her passenger, a 30-year-old man from Bitcly. was airlifted from Pennock to But­ terworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was listed in critical condition with head, chest and abdomen injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was not in­ jured. His passenger, a 17-ycar-old Wyoming (Mich.) man. was taken by ambulance to the Blodgett Medical Center in Eddie Marshall Doris M. Fischer HASTINGS - Doris M. Fischer, age 76, ol Hastings, passed*away Friday, September 19, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. Fischer was born on April 3, 1921 in Hastings. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Hastings schools. She was married to James Fischer who died several years ago. Mrs. Fischer was a homemaker. She wu also preceded in death by her parents; one brother and one sister. Mrs. Fischer is survived by a son, Michael Fischer of Hastings and several nieces and nephews. _ Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 23,1997 at Hastings Church of the Methodist Church. Arrangements were had kids locked up every single day in Allegan since the beginning of September" In the pioposed 97-98 budget. Nida anticipates collecting about $52,000 from parents ol children who arc placed outside the home or have incurred expenses. "The law also says very clcarlv that the The child care budget docs not include funding to pay for children who have been made wards of the stale or who arc sent to training school "At the end of this fiscal year, al the end of September, we assume we re going to be $38,000 over." Nida said. If you carry that out to the end of the calendar year...where once upon a time we were over by $60,000. it looks like we're going to be about $3,000. And that will depend upon what happens with September's expenditures. "I can tell you that we're getting lots of serious activity at this point. Where my detention costs have been down. 1 think I've PLAINWELL - Eddie Marshall, 92, of Plainwell passed away Thursday, September 18, 1997 at Life Care of Plainwell. He was bora on November 3, 1904 in Magoffin County, Kentucky the son of Estel and Josephine (Risner) Marshall. He came to Michigan from Kentucky in 1939 and share cropped for 11 years. He logged in Kentucky and Michigan most of his life and hauled the first load of pulpwood to Otsego Falls. He married Vina Risner on December 21, 1925. Mr. Marshall loved woodworking and watching his sons play ball. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vina on October 25, 1981; one son, Cledys; one daughter, Ruth Warren; and one son-in-law, Harold Warren. Mr. Marshall is survived by one daughter, Leeveecha Warren of Plainwell; two sons, Roy and Doris Marshal) of Shelbyville and Clayton and Nancy Marshall of Delton; 15 grandchil­ dren, 21 great grandchildren; 15 great great granchildren; one sister. Maxie Whitaker of Shelbyville; and one son-in-law, Harvey Warren. Funeral services were held Monday, September 22, 1997 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Fred Marshall and Pastor Mike Risner officiating. Burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Russ Hawkins NASHVILLE - Russ Hawkins, age 52, of Nashville passed away Saturday, September 20, 1997 in Ionia the result of a drowning accident. Mr. Hawkins was born in Mason, the son of Roy and Mary (Buxton) Hawkins. He graduated from Jackson High School and attended Jackson Community College. Mr. Hawkins served in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. He married Sandra Crampton in 1989 in Vermontville. Mr. Hawkins was in the construction indus­ try and published "The Michigan Horse and Trail Guide." Mr. Hawkins was a strong supporter for the •'Eaton Special Riding Volunteers Associa­ tion". he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid horseman. Mr. Hawkins was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Loree Priesian. Mr. Hawkins is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughters, Tracy Mathews of Hastings, Lisa Hawkins of Hoik Colette (Jerry) Touchette of Lansing, Tammy Hawkins of Lansing; one son, Eric (Dawn) Hawkins of Holt; eight grandchil­ dren, Desirae, Shawna, Tyler, Erica, Adam, Brandon, Austin, & Michael; two step sons, Kenneth Rathburn of Nashville and Kevin Rathburn of Dutton; two nephews, Richie (Lisa) Riggle and Bobby (June) Riggle; three brothers, Ray Hawkins of Arizona, Gerald Hawkins of Ypsilanti, Chet Hawkins of Ypsi­ lanti; two sisters, Jean Smith of Hastings, and Carlean Parker of Ypsilanti. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 24, 1997 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend James Hynes and the V.F.W. Post 8260 officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton Special Riding Volunteers Association. Grand Rapids, where he was treated for minor injuries and released. Another passenger in the vehicle was taken Io Pen­ nock and was treated for a concussion and other related injuries. State Police said the use of seat bells is still being investigated and drugs are. believed to be a factor in the crash. Gerald D. (Jerry) Carpenter WNU SPRINGS, FLORIDA - Gerald D. (Jerry) Carpenter, 70, of Bonita Springs, Hon­ da passed away Wednesday, September 17, 1997 in Lake Odessa. He wu bom on September 30, 1926 in Holland, the son of Hoban and Edna (Narigan) Carpenter He graduated from Lake Odessa School in 1944. Mr. Carpenter wu a lifelong resident •(­ Lake Odessa where he owned and operate^ Jeny’s Tire Company for over 30 years. S He wu a life time Mason and wu affiliaidf with many service organizations througho^ the years. Over the years of his retirement enjoyed sport fishing off the Coast of Florid^ He wu preceded in death by his pare* Hobart and Edna Carpenter and a sister, Left Brooks Forman. Mr. Carpenter is survived by his wife, Norien; his children and grandchildren. Sue and John Moodie, Erin and Johnny of Hawaii, Mark and Pam Carpenter, Jay, Josh and Megan of Ionia; Christy and Curt Wells, Eric, Macken­ zie, Chad and Casey of Lake Odessa, and Scott and Barb Carpenter, Craig, Alex and Amy o( Lowell; four sisters, Betty (Clair) Toney of. Jackson, Beth Tubba of Lansing, Beverly (Harold) Brown of Woodland and Linda (Bob). Warner of Lake Odessa. •. Memorial services were held Friday* September 19, 1997 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with Rev. George Speu officiating. Burial took place at lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ionia. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral. Chapel, Lake Odessa. J |_________ Paul R. Danis_________ ] HASTINGS - Paul R. Danis, 45, of Hutings^ passed away Friday, September 19,1997 as the• result of injuries sustained in an automobile­ accident near Cadillac. ■ . He wu bom on June 18,1952 in Detroit, the son of Louis J. and Alwilda G. (Vanderbrook) Danis. * He wu raised in the Battle Creek area and attended St. Joseph’s Elementary Schoof,' graduating in 1970 from Lakeview High' School. He married Christine S. Beck on October 14, • 1989. They moved to the Hutings area in 1988’ from Battle Creek. Mr. Danis wu employed most of his life u if*’ Quality Control Engineer. His employment included Eaton Manufacturing, Waldorf Corp?* and Bell Packaging Co., all of Battle Creek. * He wu a member of American Society of' Quality Control and wu an accomplished • musician especially on piano and guitar. He was pieced io death by his father, Loufa • Danis and one brother, Clifford Danis. -H Mr. Danis is survived by his wife, Christin^' two sons. Cliffton Danis of Hastings and Blake * Danis of Battle Creek; one daughter, AllisooDanis of Hutings; his mother, Alwilda Danis of Battle Creek; two brothers, Louis R. Danii» and Michael Danis both of Battle Creek; two si sters, Patricia Curtis of Osceola, Indiana and Mary Dillon of Houston, Texas; and man?' nieces, nephews and cousins. . 'I Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 23, 1997 at Hutings Emmanuel1 Episcopal Church with Rev. Charles P. McCabe III officiating. )h Memorial contributions may be made toDanis Children’s Educational Fund. M Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25, 1997 — Page 7 Social News r Gutheridge-Quimby united in marriage Mauri and Pal Greenfield will celebrate their 55ch anniversary on Sep< 26. 1997 They were married at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Hastings on Sept. 26. 1942 The couple had three children. Ken and Linda Greenfield. Gene and Sandy Greenfield and Stan and Jody Stockham and seven grandchildren. They will be celebrating their anniversary with family and fnends In Catherine Lucas Zion I iitlier.ui Church will sponsor a din­ ner to heneht the I akewood Habitat lor Hu inanity orgam/.ition Saturday. Oct 4. from 4 30 to 7 p m 1------------ --------------------------- Greenfields to mark 55th anniversary LUoodland NEWS Christina Ann Guthendgc and Norman Joseph Quimby exchanged vows Aug. 16. 1997 at Welcome Comers United Methodist Church with Rev. Carl Litchfield officiating. Attending the couple were maid of honor. • Kim Lawrence of Hastings, best friend of the bride; best man. Richard Gutheridge. uncle of the bride. ’The ring bearer was Josh Mtxire of Hastings and the flower girl was Emily Rohrbacher of Lake Odessa, niece of the bride Attending the guest book and gifts was Stacey Guthendgc, of H -tings, the bride’s sister, and Michelle Rohrbacher. of Lake Odessa, cousin of the bride. Carla Rohrbacher. aunt of the bnde. was the pianist There was a reception following the ceremony in the basement of the church. The bnde and groom thank everyone who helped with the wedding and reception The bnde is the daughter of Bruce and Con­ nie Guthendgc of Hastings. The groom is the son of Joseph and Virginia Quimby of VeroBcach. Florida. Both the bnde and groom are serving m the Air Force. The meal will feature Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and grasy. sunny side carrots, tossed salad, rolls, drinks and pies home made by the Zion Lutheran ladies A free­ will olleni g will be taken Everyone is welcome That is the same day as the Woodland Ea­ gles Crall I ant arc. which will be held from 9 a m to 5 p in and will include child fin­ gerprinting by the local sheriffs department Local crallcrs will have many wonderful things to chixisc from There will also be a bake sale, coffee and doughnuts and fixxl available all day Joyce Faught's grandson Antony Wolwicz. fell at Buchanan Street Elementary in Grand Rapids Friday and broke his right wrist. His mother is Bnxike Fa ghi The boy had lo have surgery because the bone was broken in two places Soon after Antony was returned to his Metropolitan Hospital rixim. an order came to evacuate lhe hospital because of a possi­ ble tornado Joyce and Paul David were in the room with Antony’s parents when the evacuation occurred. Everyone who could be was moved to the basemen! of lhe hospital around I p.m. Hospital personnel offered blankets and coffee was available. The eleva­ tors were turned off and lhe stairs had guards to keep anyone from leaving. Joyce said there were constant announce­ ments on the intercom about which areas had been cleared and the 1CU patients were moved into the hall, away from windows and outside walls. Joyce said she told a nurse that this had never happened to her before, and the nurse said she had been working al lhe hospital for 30 years and it had never happened in that time so it was a most unusual event. The predicted tornado did not hit and the evacuation was ended at 2:30 p.m. At that lime, they look Antony home as his was an out-patient surgery. That storm blew all the peaches out of the tree in my front yard, and none of them were really ripe Because of lhe crazy spring. I did not have many, but I hate to lose those few. 1 will see if they ripen al all in the kitchen The Lake Odessa Eastern Star Chapter No. 315 held a dinner to honor Joan McCall Fri­ day evening. McCall holds a Grand Chapter appointment this year. A program about baskets was presented by Lorraine Otto after the dinner. Ward and Muriel Pierce had Pat and Ray Sarrazin. former high school chums of Ward’s, as guests over the weekerd. The couple attended church and Sunday School with the Pierces. They now live in Fort Wayne, Ind. Ward Pierce held an UMCOR training program for lhe Detroit Disaster Response team last Friday. John Wane heard from Cathy Arnot; • Smith a few weeks ago and she and her fam­ ily are now living in Pittsburgh. Pa., where Evelyn Tasker to mark 90th Evelyn Tasker and her childen invite fami­ ly, friends and former students to her 90<h bir­ thday open house from 2-5 Sept. 28 at Peace Community Church of God, 1330 N. Broad­ way. Hastings. Your cards and presence will be ap­ preciated. No gifts, please she is working on a doctorate degree Bazaars arc being planned by area churches. Both Zion Lutheran and Lakewood United Methodist will hold theirs on Oct. 18 Woodland United Methodist’s event will be Oct. 25 and will include a luncheon. The Sylvester and Vera Curtis family held a reunion Sept. 14 at Fish Hatchery Park m Hastings The weather turned out lo be beau­ tiful after a rainy start There were 97 family members present Many who hadn't been at a reunion for sev­ eral years were present The event included a large potluck dinner Every years the family gets larger with marriages and new babies. There are still five girls living of the 11 and four of the five boys. There were 16 children bom lo the Sylvester Curtis family and there are around three hundred direct de­ scendants at this time. All who were there enjoyed a lime of vis­ iting and getting acquainted with the “new members." Those who have passed away were sorely missed, as were those who could not be there for various easons. New books at the library this week are “The Best Laid Plans” by Sidney Sheldon. “Skeleton Canyon" by J. A. Jance. and "The Serpents' Tooth" by Faye Kellerman. Child abuse council seeks grant applicants The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Barry County is seeking mini-grant applicants for programs designed to help prevent child abuse and/or neglect in Barry County. Grants totaling $10,000 are available. Those persons seeking applications can call Barbara Wright, executive director, at 948-3264. Deadline for submitting applica­ tions is Oct. 24 MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK HONORS Produced by the HASTINGS JAYCEES Saturday September 27th, 7:00 p.m. Central School Auditorium With Guest host: Linda White of WOOD TV 8 Entertainment provided by the Hutings High School Choir & Jazz Combo and Greg Mathew* Honoring Outstanding Young: Firefighter - Brian Tyner. Law Enforcement Officer - Tim DeMort. EMT/Paramcdic - Kevin Neely, Religious Leader - Amy Westendorp. Healthy Fitness Leader - Tammy Nemetz, Educator - Tammi King Governmental Leader - Michael Brown. Fanner - Daniel Wenger Steward-Gray to wed in November Kidder-Rowley exchange vows Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Sue) Waters of Hastings is pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter. Jessica DesaRea Kidder to William Earl Rowley of Hastings The mar­ riage took place on Friday. Sept 12. Parents of the groom are Mr and Mrs Michael Rowley of Ft. Myers. Florida Best man of the groom was Joshua Dutts, and majd of honor was the brides nxxher Sue Waters The flower girl was Sarah Rowley, daughter and stepdaughter of the newlyweds. Mr and Mrs Durwood and Susan Steward and Mr and Mrs. William and Cora Gray are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Michelle Steward and William Gray. Michelle is employed at First of America and attends college. William is employed at Denso Manufactumg. The couple is planning a November wedding BOY, Mitchell Ewas. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 5. 1997 at 3 24 p m to Sue Ann and Greg Sarhatt of Hastings Weighing 7 )b*.. 10.5 ozs.. and 2W6 inches long GIRL, Emilic Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 12. 1997 at 2 37 p m to Roger and Melissa Cans of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs 15 ozs and 20Vi inches long GIRL, Taylor Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 12. 1997 at 2:34 a.m to Michael Cross and Tia Nichols of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs 4 ozs and 20 inches long BOY, Michael Ray. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 12. 1997 at 9 24 a m to Jodi L. Stmth of Lake Odessa Weighing 6 lbs 14 k ozs. and 19 inches long GIRL, Jasmin Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 12. 1997 at 8 23 a m to Melissa Strouse and Kurt Sedclmaier of Delton Weighing 8 lbs 6 ozs and 21 inches long GIRL, Keeghan Ray bom Aug 28. 1997 at Zeeland Community Hospital al 3 45 a m Weighing 6 lbs. II ozs and 18'^ inches long Her parents are Greg anu Kristin Brown of Dorr Grandparents arc Don and Carol Ray of Sunfield and Greg and Linda Brown of Hamilton BOY. Connor James, bom Aug 14 at Butter worth Hospital at 5 36 p m to Darwin and Melissa Hamp Weighing 6 lbs II ozs and 19 inches long Baumans to mark 75th anniversary Roy and Minerva Bauman will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Oct 5. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 The party will be hosted by t* * couple's children and grandchildren Former Dowling Roau area residents for many years, the Baumans now spend most of their time in Ronda They were married Oct 5. 1922. in Kans.is SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 Also Honoring Outstanding Youth - Leann Sage Outstanding Young Person - Tammy Pennmgton Outstanding Citizen - Debra Dorcy Outstanding Senior Citizen - Charles Monica Hastings Jaycees Family of the Year - The Purdun Family Sponsored by: John and Esther Coffey Evangelistic crusade set at local church The Coffcey Evangelistic Team from Hamilton. Mich., will conduct an evangelistic crusade at Grace Wesleyan Church. 1302 S. Hanover in Hastings, beginning Sunday. Sept 28. at 11 a m and 6 p.m. and continues Monday through Wednesday. Oct. I. at 7 p.m. The Rev John A Coffee is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University in Manon. Ind., and is an ordained elder in the Wesleyan Church. He now serves as a general evangelist and as president of the council for the Fellowship of Wesleyan Evangelists. He has served as a special speaker in crusades and church camps across the United States and Canada, as well as Haiti and Jamaica He participated in Amsterdam '83. a con­ vention sponsored by the Billy Graham Association held in Amsterdam. Holland, where 4.000 itinerant evangelists from 134 countries gathered He also participated and was a facilator in NACIE ’94. where 2.500 American evangelists met in Louisville. Ky.. for inspiration and training. The nightly program consists of musical presentations and an inspirational Bible message The music includes a variety of vocal arrangements w uh instrumental accom­ paniment of trombone, bass guitar, electronic key-board and sound track In most of the ser­ vices a hand painted felt picture, illuminated with black lights is assembled to illustrate one of the wings Al Ya’cs is pastor al the Grace Wesleyan Church See things FAST1 Use the Banner Classifieds!!! Fillmore Equipment, Thomapple Motors, WBCH Radio, Felpausch Food Centers, Barlow Florist and Christian Book Store, Miller Real Estate, West Michigan Associates, Bosley Pharmacy, J-Ad Graphics, Dr. Stacey Garrison DDS, and MAINSTREET SAVINGS BANK FREE Admission City of Hastings Ordinance No. 303 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS by amending Section 3.43(3)(aX2), Fences on Corner Lots THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: Section 1 Amend Article 3.d3(3XaX2) of the Ordinance to read as follows: for a comer lol which has more than one front yard, a fence or wall which is no more than six feet high may be placed within the secondary street front yard provided such fence or wall is set back the minimum distance required for comer lots for that zoning district. The Zoning Administrator shall determine which is lhe secondary street. Such fences shall also be subject lo the clear vision requirements. Section 2 This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its publication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings. Moved by Hawkins, seconded by Brower that the above Ordinance be adopted YEAS NAYS ABSENT 9 0 0 1. Evenl Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 22nd day of September. 1997. Everil Manshum. City Clerk �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 25. 1997 his own pocket In my opinion. I B. is no good Samanun She is simply another person excpecting free vetennary care on a Saturday night - Jeffrey R Wieser. DVM. Brookfield. Ill Dear Dr Wieser: Thanks for your com­ ment Keep reading for more | LEGAL NOTICES: MONTGAGC FOMCLOSUM SALE ••ORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - D«loult hot bu«n mod* m rh« condition* of o mortgog* mod* by Suton M Stopith to Firomon t Fund Mocfgogo Corporation a D*lo*or* C exporot ion Mortgagor da»»d Augutt 10. 1909 and rocordod on Augutt 14. 1989 in Libor 486, on Pogo 663 Barry County Rocordt. Michigan ond wot assigned by motno ottignmontt to Ocwon Fodoro* oanh FSB. (f/k/a Borholoy F odora I Bonk & Trust FSB) o* assignee by on assignment doled Moy 1 1996 which wot recorded on Augutt IS 1996 in Libor 669 on Pogo 610 Barry County Rocordt on which mortgage there it claimed to bo duo ot the dot# hereof th# turn of Ono Hundred Four Thoutond Two Hundred Seventy-Eight and 67/100 dollars (>104.278.67). including interest at 10.00% per annum Under tho power of tale contained in toid mor tgoge ond the statue in tuch cote mode ond pro widod. notice it hereby given that toid mortgage will be foreclosed by o toie of the mortgaged promises, o* some port of thorn, at public vendue of the Barry County Courthouse in Hottingt Michigan of I 00 a clock p.m . on October 9 1997 Said promises are situated in Village of Mid dlevillo. Barry County. Michigan ond ore describ­ THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION Wt OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Default hot been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by David H Rackow unmarried to Broadmoor Financial Ser vices. Inc . a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee dated June X. 1992 ond recorded on July 2. 1992 in Liber 548. on Page 378. Barry County Records. Michigan, and wot assigned by said mortgagee to the The Hometteod Mortgage Company, a* assignee by on assignment dated June X 1992 which was receded on July 2. 1992. in liber 548 on Poge 38-' Barry County Records, on which mor tgoge there is claimed io l'>e due of the dale hereof the sum of Fifty-Seven Thoutond Three Hundred Eighty One ond 72 IX dollort $57,381 72). in­ cluding interest of 8.875% per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor tgoge and the statute in sv^h case mode ond pro­ vided notice it hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of the mortgaged premise*, or tome port of them, at public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigan at IX o’clock P.M.. on Thursday Oc­ tober 9. 1997 Said premise* ore situated in Township of Yankee Spring*. Borry County. Michigan, and are described a* COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4. SECTION 15. TOWN 3 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES X MINUTES ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST I /2 OF THE SOUTHEAST I '4. OF SAID SECTION 16X 0 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES X MINUTES WEST 3X0 FEET. THENCE NORTH 0 DEGREES X MINUTES 360 0 FEET THENCE 90 DEGREES X MINUTES WEST 220.0 FEO THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 45 SECONDS WEST 190 07 FEET THENCE NORTH 70 DEGREES X MINUTES EAST 351 18 FEET THENCE SOUTH 0 DEGREES X MINUTES PARALLEL TO THE EAST 1 /• LINE 140 11 FEET THENCE NORTH 90 DEGREES X MINUTES EAST 3X0 FEET. THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF BASSETT LAKE ROAD 495 0 FEET 06 015-019-X The redemption period shall bo 12 month(t) from the date of tuch tale Doted August 28. 1997 THE HOMESTEAD MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248)642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorney* for THE HOMESTEAD MORTGAGE COMPANY XIX Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Form*. Michigan 48025 File 897066207 (9/25) Lot 5 of Market Street Plat according to the recorded plat thereof ot recorded m liber S of Plots on Pogo 89 being m the Southwest I 4 of the Northwest I /4 of Section 26. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Village of Middleville. Barry County Michigan The redemption period tholl be 6 month(t) from tho dote of such tale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which case tho redemption period tholl be 30 days from rhe dote of tuch tale Doted Augutt 28. 1997 OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott B Trott. P.C. Attorney* for OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB XI SO Telegraph Suite IX Bmghom Form* Michigan 48025 Filo 897006IX (9 25) Wwbtrl A. Tremain A Associate., P.C. Is 8 debt ceMecier and wo are ottoMpttnK to collect a debt ond any Information obtained wM bo used for that pwpoos. MORTGAGE SALE • Defoult hot been mode m tho conditions ol o mortgogo mode by MICHAEL D WALKER AND VALERIE GAY WALKER HUSBAND AND WIFE to 0 < N BANK o Federal Saving* Bank Mortgagee, dated Augutt 5. 1996 and rocordod on Augutt 9. 1996. In Liber 669. on page 33 BARRY County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage thoro it claimed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of one hundred nineteen thousand two hundred seven ond 31'100 Dollar* (SI 19.207.31) including interest at 9 125% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in tuch cose mode ond ap­ proved. notice it hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or tome part of thorn at public vendue at the Borry County Courthouse Hostings Ml. at I X PM on October 23. 1997 Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE BARRY County. Michigan ond ore described os. THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE EAST 57 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST 1.4 OF SEC TKDN 21. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST. EXCEPT THE SOUTH 208 .7 FEET THEREOF Tho redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sole. DATED September 11 1997 CBN BANK Mortg'jgoe ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 1 Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodword Avenue Suite 3X Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 (10-9) NOPf TOWNSHIP Rogsdar Board BBootiRC September 8. 1997 — 7:X p m Coll to order ond Pledge to the Flog Woods. Adorns Forster Whitaker and Albert ond 8 citizen* present Approved agendo. August minutes and September bill* Received correspondence, committee and treasurer s report* and petition* for paving Wolters ond Thorpe Rood* Approved bids for pointing Old Holl correcting electrical problems ol New Holl, cutting trees at Holl, pointing Hall sign change to zoning or­ dinance. $25 charge for toning permit requesting bids for more electrical work and for snowplowing at hall, purchase of a fire proof boa for deed* policy that all agenda items will be voted on: use of Old Township Hall by McCabes on each Tuesday for Sept ond Oct., purchase of 3 printer pock voting machines ot $50 each subscription to Hotting* Bonner designting Zoning Admimttrator os Ordinance Enforcement Officer, converting all Township Ordinances to Municipal Civil Infraction rather than criminal penalties; final attorney bill for paving Ookwood Elmwood Drives, certifica­ tion of delinquent special assessment* ond mon­ thly tower fees for 1997 taw notices, increase of mileage reimbursement from 25 cents to 31 cent* Seaton to take cemetery trash to landfill regularly and charge if to Townthip Reviewed ond recommended language for pro­ posed cemetery ordinance Adjournment at 10 28 p.m Sylvia W. Forster. Clerk Attested to by Patricio Albert. Supervisor (9 '25) CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hear­ ing on Monday. October 13. 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the public hearing is for the Council to hear comments and make a determination on the necessity lo blacktop and install curb and gutter on Taffee Drive between High Street and Thom Street (undeveloped) based on the estimated costs and the tentative special assessment roll. This notice is given pursuant to Article X Section 10.1 and Section 10.2 (5) of the Charter of the City of Hastings and Article IV Section 13.107 of the Hastings City Code. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk/Treasurer Ann landers End jail visits Dear Ann Ijmders: I had to write when I read the letter from the mother who is en­ couraging her teenage daughters to visit that “poor” teenage boy in prison The mother has obviously fallen for the typical ‘not my fauh" line that every convict pulls to get sym­ pathy I wouldn't be surprised lo find out that the 15-year-old daughter has already developed a major crush on the “nice young fellow who got drunk and killed a man “ That, of course, is the line he is feeding her Do I know what I'm talking about? You bet I do. I've been teaching junior high school for 23 years, and most of my kids have graduated and become worthwhile contributors to socie­ ty. I do. however, have a few former students in prison, and I don't visit them One boy was only 14 when he shot a 9-yearold girl while she was watching TV in her home. Why? Because her brother wouldn’t join his gang. Now. he is 21 and is being released. His younger brother sees how much attention the older one is gening, not to men­ tion how bamboozled the mother is. She in­ sists her son was framed, even though his fingerprints were on the sawed-off shotgun. The mother is sure her son will be a wonder- Douglas Eugene Thurston, Springport and Bonny Jo Moody. Dowling. Glen Southman Martin. Middleville and Susan Lynn Rockwell. Indianapolis. IN. Douglas John DeVries. Hastings and Dana Sue Schilz. Hastings Kenneth E. Gray. Del.nn and Dana Rose Glore. Delton. James Arthur Rockel. 11. Middleville and Velda Helen Graby. Middleville. Lennie Dean Wahl. Nashville and Robin Kay Brown. Dowling LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL REPOITT ANNUAL REPORT — The Annual Report of the Willard G and Jessie M Pierce Foundation for the period ended December 31. 1996 it available at the office of Ernst B Young LLP. c/o Steve Miller. 171 Monroe Ave . N.W.. Grand Rop>dt. Ml 49503. For inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests if within IX days after publication date of this notice Willord G. Pierce. Trustee (9/25) NOTICE OF MOffTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, defoult ho* been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Michael L. Seston ond Shorolyn J. Sas Ion. hutband and wife. County of Genesee. State Mortgagor*, to Woodham* Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan cor­ poration Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of April. A.D.. 1993. ond recorded in the Office of the Register of Deed* for the County of Borry ond State of Michigan, on the 14th day of April. A.D.. 1993. in liber 569 on Pages 264 269 which said mor­ tgage wo* thereafter on. to wit the 13th day of April. A.O . 1993. assigned to the Traverse Mor­ tgage Corporation, a Michigan Corporation, ond toid attignment was recorded on the 14th day of April. 1993, in the Office of the Register of Deed* for said County of Bony in Liber 569 on Poge 270, ond WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage os of the date of this notice it the sum of Twenty-nine thousand sis hundred three and 42/IX dollort ($29,603.42). for principal and in­ terest ond. WHEREAS, no suit or proceedings al law or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and defoult having been mode whereby the power of sale contained in said mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE, by virtue ol lhe power of sole contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of tho State of Michigan in such cose mode and provided NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday the 30th day of October. 1997. at 2:X o'clock in the afternoon, local limo, said mortgogo will be foreclosed at a sole of public auction to tho highest bidder at the east door of the Courthouse in tho City of Hostings. County of Borry ond State of Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), of ’ho premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay lhe amount duo. at aforesaid, on said mortgage with tho interest thereon at eight ond one eighth percent (8.125%) per annum and all logoi costs, charges ond expenses, including tho attorney fee o'lowed by low ond also any sums which may be paid by tho undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the promises. The premises described m said mortgage ore os follows Property situated m the City of Hastings. County of Barry State of Michigan to wit: The south 1 2 of Lott 3 and 4 (Block 3) of H J. Konfields addition according to lhe recorded plat thereof os rocordod in liber I of plats, poge 9 Commonly known as 426 S Dibble Hostings. Ml 49058 TAX I D No 08 51 235OTX The redemption period tho I be 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 324la in which case tho redemption period shall be X days from tho date of such sale Dated September 18 1997 Traverse Mortgage Corporation Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A FORREST JR Attorney for Traverse Mortgogo Corporation 703 E Court St Flint. Ml 48503 Telephone (810) 238 4030 THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (10/16) Uncaring vet? fill person now that he is out of jail I hope she is right, but I wouldn't bet on it. His gang is still around, and they look up to him now because he has “done time.” The mother who wrote to you is tnit ol her mind She is encouraging her teenage daughters to make fnends with a convicted killer. The father is equally stupid. He is using prison visits as an incentive to get the girls' grades up. They all need family counseling — Texas Teacher Dear Texas Teacher: Thank you for your hard-boiled, down-to-earth comments You are right on. and I applaud your candor I hope the parents take your comments serious­ ly and put an end to those jail visits. Read on: Punk responsible Dear Ann Landers: I've been a nurse in a maximum security men's prison for 11 years, and I about dropped my teeth when I read the letter from "Unsure West Coasters " These 'idiot parents are encouraging their young teenage daughters to develop a relationship with a young man serving a 33-year sentence for murder. It makes no sense to encourage a relation­ ship with a 17-year-old who was packing a weapon and was so drunk he didn't know what he was doing. Can you imagine what a wholesome influence he would be? His case is under appeal? Big deal. Every felon has an excuse and an appeal pending. A tragedy? The tragedy is that a man is dead and this punk is responsible. The mother thinks it would be OK to visit because the visiting room is “supervised.” Visits last 50 minutes, and each prisoner can have two or three visitors, all supervised by one or two correctional officers. I can tell you stories of sexual abuse and drug trafficking that go on during those “supervised visits” that would curl your toes. "West Coasters” have mush where their brains should be. — Another West Coaster Been there Dear Ann Landers: Please tell that West Coast mother to listen to her husband when he tells her not to 'ake their daughters to visit men in prison. Recently, a teenage girl in Cleveland who was a good student and involved in church youth work started writing to a young man who was in prison When he was released, he went to her home to see her. Now. he is charged with her murder. Tell that mother and father NO again I pray they listen. — R.B.. Akron. Ohio.- From Mesquite. Texas: Most animal doc­ tors went through at least eight years of col­ lege to get their degrees They have college loans plus the expenses of running a veterinary practice As far as 1 know, there is no Medicaid for pets The only resources for indigent pet owners arc humane societies and the SPCA Doctors, dentists and restaurants refuse services unless they arc paid Why shouldn't veterinarians? Milford. N.J.: I have practiced veterinary medicine for 54 years and have never refused treatment in an emergency, regardless of the owner's ability to pay. Of course. I have been stuck several times So what’’ I won’t die any ncher or poorer, so why not show a little kindness along the way? — Dr. Harold M.S. Smith. Portland, Ore That vet who refused to remove the porcupine quills from the dog’s face until he was paid is in the wrong profes­ sion. He should be a loan officer. Hopewell Junction. N.Y.: When my dog was hit by a car. the vet said it would cost $700 to repair the leg. He refused to reduce his fee. Then, he said. "Since you can’t af­ ford the $700. I can amputate the leg for $250.” I’m still seething. Mesa. Ariz.: 1 had a kitten with neurological problems from birth — seizures, the whole bit. When the kitten was 9 month* old, he had an attack that left him paralyzed. I prayed he would show some improvement, but he became worse. I found the number of » vet in the phone book, called him at home at ft p.m. and pleaded with him to come to my house and end the kitten s suffering. Dr. KJeban came over promptly, gave the kitten an injection that put him to sleep and ended hb agony Two days later, we received a sym­ pathy card from Dr KJeban. not a bill. I had to call to find out what I owed him. Charlotte. N.C.: It’s not lhe vet’s fault. If you can’t afford to cover your dog’s medical emergencies, you can't afford to have a dog. Pets are a privilege, not a right. Chicago: My cat had a bad reaction to a shot and almost died The vet performed surgery, and the cat was hospitalized for 10 days. When I expressed anxiety over the bill; the vet said the cat's reaction to the shot was his responsibility. The bill? Zero. Covington. La 1 am a veterinarian who has never turned down an injured or suffering animal for any reason. How many other health professionals must master surgery, in­ ternal medicine, anesthesia, dentistry, ophthalmology and dermatology to become successful? Becoming an animal doctor is ft seven-day-a-week job often paid with a hand­ shake and a thank-you. Watching a recovered patient walk out with a wagging tail is the best reward for most of us. — Dr. Rusty Maher. Dear Dr. Maher: You certainly found the ideal occupation for someone with your kind heart and gentle spirit. Bless you. 1 hope the next letter was joking — but I wouldn’t bet on it: No free care Dear Ann Landers: A vet 1 know retired with a huge bundle of money and guess what he is doing now? Raising porcupines. — No Name, No address. Dear Ann Landers: This letter is for "J.B. in Rochester." who considered herself a "good Samaritan" for trying to help someone else's dog. She was upset because a vet refus­ ed to remove porcupine quills from the dog’s face and back until she had paid the owner’s previous bill. A good Samaritan is one who does a generous deed and is willing to accept all the consequences, even if it means money out of HTirn planning a wedding, who pays for what? Who stands where? "The Ann Landers Guide for Brides'' has all the answers. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $3.75 (this in­ cludes postage and handling! to: Brides, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1997 Creator* Syndicate, Inc. lake Odessa N€UUS Next week Oct. 3 and 4 there will be a rum­ mage sale at Fellowship Hall, all day Friday and Saturday forenoon. Because of this use of the building, the monthly Lake wood Christian School dinner will be held a week later. Oct 10. The Lake Odessa depot/museum will be open this week Saturday. Sept. 27 for the public to come and browse. Al the same time there is to be a work bee. Any members are welcome to help indoors or out. There is sor­ ting to be done to put pictures and news ar­ ticles in the proper folders. Work continues along M-50 with new curbs and driveways for those business places af­ fected by the water/sewer project at the high school. Workmen are busy on lhe waterline project south of M-50 alongside The Pines to the Pineview drive On Wednesday the Lansing District UMW held the annual meeting at Charlotte in the beautifully restored sanctuary . Four ladies from Woodland, another four from Central in Lake Odessa and six from Lakewood attend­ ed. Ada Dennie and Nonne Enz were recognized as Second Century Women. Several other attended from Hastings. Rev DeAon Dobbs of Country Chapel. Dowling, was the featured speaker. Woodgrove Christian Parish at Coats Grove was the setting for the Saturday afternoon wedding of Nicole, daughter of Donovan and Louann Parks of Washington Boulevard and Tony Jados whose parents live at Manistee The reception was held in the evening at Algonquin Lake Lodge The newlyweds will reside in Woodland township The bride’s grandparents arc Donovan "Doc” and Vera Kauffman of Baldwin. Rev. Ben Herring officiated. Green bean harvest has been intermittent this year. There were none to be privesscd early last week but another crop came in for Thursday and again Sunday. Beans planted in early September will be harvested in October. The LSSU alumni publication carries a story of Astronaut Jerry Linengcr who visited the campus on August 13 . He was on the Rus­ sian space station Mir from January until May 1997. A fire in the oxygen-production equip­ ment occurred while he was on board He reported uiai the Russians knew very little English but each time they flew over the midwest USA they would yell to him "Jeery, Meeshigan!” From outer space the Mackinac Bridge and the Soo Locks were visible. He made 1920 orbits of the earth. He returned some souvenier items to the university — among them a penant from LSSU. He plans to take early retirement from NASA and the Navy. His next career choices are to be a forest ranger or a carpenter The Don VanPolen production of "Of Thee I Sing" at the high school auditorium was well attended Monday evening. Several in the group were former neighbors and schoolmates of Don from his younger years when he lived here. He graduated from LOHS in 1953. His triple-screen with three projec­ tors brought a vivid picture of America with scenes from each of the 50 states with a background of thrilling music from both patriotic background and hymns. Familiar Michigan scenes were from the Mackinac bridge and others from west Michigan. He was introduced by Fran Morris. Other classmates assisted by handing out programs and collection of the contributions. A new sign is on the west building of thd former Spartan Engineering Products on Tup­ per Lake Street. The new sign reads Earth Care Midwest with Duraiec Products beneath. The Fourth Avenue building formerly Poff/G & W garage building no longer has the Duratech sign Instead a smaller sign inside reads "Earth Care Midwest." Waverly. Lakewood and Napoleon hig£ schools were winners last week in the finl^ matches for 1997 in the WKAR-TV QuUp Busters competition. Lakewood's win ov^L Linden will be aired on television at 6 p.m. <Rk Oct 4. Fifty-four high schools competed t» the tournament The slakes are big As nuA as five players from the winning team wA. receive one year tuition scholarships froA MSU. This comes after later matches. N Shane Fredricks of Grand Rapids was mat»J ned to his bride at Grand Valley Stale off Saturday He is the son of Barbara and the law Keith Fredncks of Grand Rapids, former^ residents on Johnson Street. His grandmother is Bertha McBain Fredricks, who is moving to �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Grace Scobey Colvin’s ‘Rivers Run Slow’ (Part 2) By Joyce Weinbrehct Grace Scobey Colvin wrote about her memories about ho* it was to live in the late 1890s and early 1900s In this essay, she began with the way it was to farm in those times. She wrote: “It was not as hard, back there, xs it is to­ day for a young man to start farming. About all he had to have was a pair of horses, a secondhand plow, a drag and a cultivator He could borrow a mowing machine as hay was seldom cut more than once in a season The hay consisted of timothy and clover, which is rarely seen anymore. A field of red clover was beautiful to sec and a bee's paradise and the aroma was something wonderful. But when alfalfa was discovered, that was cut twice and in extra rainy seasons, three times. In those days, hay was stored in mows in the barn. If there was not room enough for all. some was stacked outside. When the baler was invented, it took less space to store it. “The com was planted with a hand planter until the horse drawn one was devised The rows were marked each way with a hand made marker and planted in all four comers marked <o that when it came up it could be cultivated lengthwise and crosswise with a two horse cultivator When it got too tail, the farmer used a one horse cultivator. Nowadays, com is not cultivated, but the ground is pretreated to prevent weeds "Some oats were raised, usually on every farm, wheat on larger farms and farmers would take some of it to a mill to be ground into flour for their own baking needs. Everyone had a field of com and took some to have ground into meal, for everyone ate Johnoycake in those days and it wasn't much like what we have now. that is made of prepared mix. They used butter or lard for shortening and good old buttermilk and a bit of sugar "A* the young farmer did not have to have the best equipment, neither did the bnde. as she was happy to use Grandma's old table, some chairs from Uncle Henry, possibly a brand new bedroom suite, maybe not The bedroom usually had a big bowl and pitcher for washing hands and face The bath tub was the wash tub in the kitchen. "The stock consisted of three, four or five cows, according to what one could afford; a few pigs to sell and butcher for meat, chickens and two horses. Sometimes a heifer calf was raised to replace an old cow. and sometimes a colt. “This reminds me of one my father raised. ’Prince' was a beautiful chestnut and was allowed to run in the bam yard and from there to the pasture Opposite the bam door leading into the stalls was another outside door open mg into an alley way where a stairway went up to a floor above At the bottom of the stairw ay and in front of the stalls, father had a big wooden box with a slide off cover where he kept oats The door was fastened with a latch, put over staple driven in the casing, and a wooden peg inserted in the staple "One day my father found the door open, the peg on the ground, the latch off the staple and cover off the oat box. He accused me of carelessly leaving the door open so the colt could get in. I denied this vehemently. The same thing occurred the next day Dad watch­ ed and caught the culprit. He saw Prince walk up to the door, pull out the peg with his teeth drop it and nose the latch off. push open the sliding door, go in and shove the cover off lhe box and help himself. This pleased Dad tremendously , but he put on a new fastener Prince didn't know how to work. "Father gently broke Prince to lhe harness and he developed into a wonderful driving horse as well as a work horse “I was in my 'seventh heaven' when I drove Prince. He had an easy ironing gait and needed no urging. He always got a blue rib­ bon at the fair where he was taken each year . There were many tricks in horse trading Father was a boss trader.' He'd trade a good horse for a broken down one and ‘boot.' He'd feed and doctor lhe new one up and when the opportunity occurred, he'd trade it for another and more 'boot.' He did pretty well but got a lemon once in a while. "1 well remember one he got that was balky. Her name was 'Maud' and she had one oversized front foot. I've seen Dad sit and sit on a wagon seat waiting for Maud tn go One day he had her and another horse hitched to the mowing machine. He sat for a long time waiting for Maud to go and finally go she did The other horse had to follow suit, and awav they went on a gallop "No one in the county could mow xs much hay in a short a tune as my Dad w hen Maud had a tantrum When she got warmed up. she worked fine and she was a good bugg? horse, too. after she performed her "act." Before Horses were the main power source on farms at the tum of the century. A John Deere grain binder. Plowing with a walking plow and a team of horses, circa 1900. where they ate some grass but were fed. besides the swill, some com on the cob. As it grew toward fall and butchering time, the grain was increased to all they would eat Threshing grain on the James Monroe Leach farm 1900. she went forward she had to back the buggy up a bit. then she started and traveled good "My sister drove her when she went to high school and left her uncle’s bam Uncle would have her hitched to the buggy when Ella came from school One day he thought. I'll fix her so she can't back around He put the buggy up against the barn When the buggy didn't back up. Maud threw herself, breaking the thills and banging a bole in the bam siding l ather had to fix these and Ella had to walk home "One day my mother and I were going to town. Wc got in the buggy after Maud was hamesred and she started right off without backing We were surprised and spoke about it. but when Maud got about a quarter of a mile down the road, she must have suddenly remembered, for she turned that buggy around on two wheels, and then got a fresh sun. "Did I imply that Maud was a lemon ’ No. for she was the mother of Prince Undoubted­ ly she had been abused to make her so rebellious No such traits showed in Prince's disposition "I think no animal wxs misused more than the horse. It wxs a blessing for them when tractors came along. When the autos first ap­ peared on the roads, they frightened horses terribly. "Our neighbor, an old gentleman, owned a balky horse that he had to be careful >1 to back up. for if she got started, she wouldn't stop A son-in-law of lhe lady owning the Leach Lake Hotel asked the old gentleman if he would uke some trash to a nearby washout with his little one-horse wagon The son-in­ law. Casey, came to our house later to tell of the happenings "The washout wxs very deep and Casey, knowing the horse's short comings, told the old man to drive along side at the top. but the old man said. 'Oh. she'll be all right if I just back up a bit ' Casey jumped out and went to the horse's head, thinking to keep her from backing too far. but to no avail. The man. the wagon and the horse disappeared over the brink into the washout. “Casey wxs a Holhndcr and talked w ith an accent and laughed with his whole body He could scarcely tel1 us for laughing I ran down, expecting *o find the old man dead, but if he had'vc hern. I'd still have had to laugh.' he said Mr B. was uninjured but the horse bad a deep cut over one eye. and the light wagon was pretty well wrecked "We had a little bay horse that wc call Lade, short for Lady Dad conceived the idea of allowing my sister and me to drive her to school, a mile from home Wc were to tic the reins around the whip and start her toward home Wc had a large notice fastened to her harness, to not stop her xs she was on her way Stacking hay to store it. home She reached home in fine shape for three mornings, but on lhe fourth. Lade didn't show up at the regular time. Father went to look for her and found her half way home out­ side the road feeding on some delectable clover. So that ended our rides to school "In later years, when Father bought a model-T car. he found it considerably dif­ ferent to drive than a horse. 1 remember once when my oldest sister was liomc visiting from North Dakota She and 1 were al my sister's. Father and Mother and Florence came over to spend the day As soon as they were inside of lhe house. Florence ran up to me and excited­ ly exclaimed. *Pa ran into a cow. I told him that there was a cow in the road and he said. 'Oh. she'll get out ' She did. after he bumped her Of course, he probably wasn't going only at a snail's pace "In the fall came harvesting time. In late summer, the grain had to be cut with a binder, which also bound a certain amount together in bunches with a binder twine These dropped on the ground, later lo be shocked by hand. Five or six bundles made a shock, which stood in the field to dry and cure for threshing later on. "Tlicn. the com was cut by hand with a corn knife or cutter, as it wxs called. The stalks were lied in bundles and stood up mak­ ing a shock Then when husking time came around they were taken down and the cars were husked. The stalks were stored to be us­ ed as 'fodder' for the cattle in the winter, which lhey liked very much. There were husking bees in some localities, which lhe young especially enjoyed as they had much fun in their banter A young man got the privilege of kissing the one of his choice if a red ear of com was found, which happened occasionally "When cold days came in November, it was chicken picking time. The neighbors that had any chickens that they w ished to dress for market gathered together to do it. The chickens were hung by their feet on a clothesline. Then their throats were cut so they died al once and blood drained from the veins How they arc dressed now . I do not know, but they are not bled out. as the veins are dark and the meat is red around the bones after it is cooked, which nauseates many of us older folk "When the chickens were well bled out. they were taken down and plunged into scalding water to loosen feathers The water wxs heated in a large kettle suspended over an open fire The women would snatch the feathers from the fowls but leave a ruffle below their heads and one at 4hc knee joint Why these were left on I do not know. as it did not enhance their beauty in any way "Of course, the feathers were saved, placed in a large receptacle to be taken out later and dried to make pillows and featherbeds The entrails were removed and the birds were then packed in barrels of ice and sawdust to be shipped to a city xs the small market places did not have enough call for them A few were sold in local meat markets If anyone bought, he would have to buy a bird with heads and feet on Today, they would not look very appetizing "Then, there came later the butchering of the pigs for pork Perhaps I should tell about the cute pinkish, white little baby pigs which grew into pork A sow. mother pig. might have from nine to 12 babies, which were fed on slop' after they were weaned from the mother Slop consisted of ground feed, water, and skim milk Every household had a swill barrel where the garbage from the table was put Skim milk was added and the whole fermented, and did the pigs love it' They were in pasture usually. "When a farmer wxs ready lo butcher, a neighbor would come to help if no grown sons were at home The process was about the same as for the chickens. The pigs were plunged up and down in scalding water, then laid on a crude table of boards made for that purpose and scraped with a hog scraper, a piece of steel, rather sharp, to remove the hair They were cut open full length and all the organs were removed. "The entrails were taken into the house for the housewife to take off all of the fat from them to fry out. that is .acll by heating for lard This was not a pleasant job. but fat could not be wasted The intestines were emptied and cleaned to be used for casings for ground sausage meat. The liver was divided with neighbors The tongue was saved, as well as lhe heart, and some folks ate lhe kidneys, but my folks never did. The tongue was washed, scraped and cooked until lhe thick outer skin could be peeled off. Then it wxs pul with the cooked heart, covered with vinegar and set way until it was well pickled. "Ail the meal that could be whittled off the head wxs saved for headcheese, which was made by cooking the meat, then putting it in a colander placed over another with weight put on to force the fat through the holes, leaving lhe meat free from grexsc. Sometimes these pieces were put in w ith other scraps to go into the making of sausage, which wxs a must in most families "The leaf lard was a thick layer of fat along lhe ribs, which could easily be pulled off. then gently heated to reduce it to oil. "I remember the first vegetable shortening that came on the market. It wxs called 'CottaSuet.' I suppose cottonseed oil was the base When the meat was ail taken care of. there was nothing left but lhe tail. ears, snout and hoofs, and some folks ate the tail and ears "The beef, if one had one for butchering, wxs not killed until winter weather had arriv­ ed so that it could be kept frozen. Some could be kept by 'coming' it in brine solution for a few days. "The meal, in those days, was tender, not like ours today . Chickens, also had a different taste. 1 think it was lhe way lhey were fed. The chickens today are raised in pens, never allowed on the ground and are fed for quick fattening. "In the latter part of summer and early fall came threshing time. The shocks of grain left in the fields had to be hauled in wagons to the barnyard and stacked ready for threshing The grain was wheat and oats, some rye but not so much. The machine was sometimes driven in­ to the field to thresh but this took more teams and wagons "The threshing machine was steam driven, wood and water being required. The owner of the machine usually had his regular crew which consisted of five or six men. to go with him throughout the season. Teenage boys seemed crazy to 'go with the threshers' in spite of the fact that it was a very hard and dir­ ty job. and they had to sleep in bams. "Neighbors too, were ready to exchange work. The straw had had to be stacked, which usually took three men who had a special knack in the art of doing it so that the rain would not run down through it and cause the straw to mildew. It was bedding for the animals and as previously mentioned, it wxs put in straw ticks for beds. "What a thrill for both young and old when the engine gave forth its long and lusty whistle before starting work. The housewives were in a dither for days before, preparing food, and not knowing just when the threshers would ar­ rive. as there were delays due to breakage of some parts of lhe machine. Wherever lhey were at night, they stayed, sleeping in the bam and the women had their breakfast to prepare Not cereal and toast, but a hearty one with ham or bacon and eggs, warm biscuits, fried potatoes, usually fruit sauce and homemade cookies or doughnuts and gallons of coffee. "When neighbor men came to help, in fact, any hired help, the housewife always got their meals. This included washing up the stacks of dishes and pots and pans. Modem machines have done away with a lot of hard work, but people thought nothing of doing it then (To be continued) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Sept 23, 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For years of easy rockin’, make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. INVITATION TO SUBMIT OFFERS TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE The County of Barry is offering to sell 126 acres of commer­ cially zoned property 'as is' located at 120 Maple Street Delton Michigan legally described as L67(yP48l The site is approximately 100 ft of! mam highway M-43 with two buildings (1) a two story mdustnal/manufactunng. with approximately 6500 sq ft and 3 phase electric (2) is a warehouse with approximately 2320 sq ft U S Savings Bonds art* safe they »r iMiketl by the- lull faith and C.rrd.1 ol the United States They re alv> guaranteed to earn interest And t.iry re both easy to bus — get them where you »vf« or liank and easy a>l<xd Vou Can buy them lor'as little as SZ’» Ask your tianker or yuur ernpioyer about mcludirg U S Savings Bunds it> yuur retur-nent savings program far a recorded message of current .ale information, call > B00-4US BOND :-8OO-4S7-2v6l a . 'T.j.wzvm Vi* Persons interested in purchasing this property should submit an offer to purchase in a sealed envelope Attemon Mchaei Brown Barry County Administrator. 220 W State St Hastings Ml 49056 on or before October 3. 1997 No b«d under S25 000 00 will be accepted by the County of Barry Any question relatng to ths invitation to submit an offer to pur­ chase including request for legal desenpton and access to inspect the property should be directed to Mchaei Brown al 616 948 4891 The County reserves the nght to reject any and all offers or lo warve irregularities or io enter into negotiators with one or more persons to negotiate lhe sale of lhe property If any such sale s finally agreed upon by lhe Barry County Board of Oommissoners title will be conveyed by Quit Claim Deed �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 25. 1997 Hot Wildcats end Saxons’ streak Baseball a big hit with recent team, players performances This is a great time for professional baseball. both locally and nationally In fact you could say that the sport is hitting for homeruns by virtue of the tight pennant races, top sluggers swinging for immortality, local teams like the Tigers WINNING and the area minor league Battle Cals staying put we think through 1999. Baseball is certainly not standing like that "house on lhe side of the road." Instead it's charging forward with renewed optimism. Baltimore. New York and Cleveland have already clinched playoff spots in this year's AL fall season classic In lhe West, it looks to be Seattle with only Anaheim as a solid chaser The NL is a bit more dramatic with only Atlanta clinching a playoff spot thus far. In the Central. Pittsburgh continues to chase Houston, while the West finds San Francisco and Los Angeles battling tooth and nail lor a possible division title Playoff fever - - Catch it. it's coming and picking up plenty of steam. Our home town team (well al least it is for me), the Detroit Tigers, were above 500 heading ’into Wednesday's battle with Boston Manager Buddy Bell's "Bengali" were 79-78. a lot more wins than many baseball experts'' had predicted. Players like Brian Hunter. Bobby Higginson. Tony Clark. Travis Fryman. Willie Blair. Justin Thompson and Todd Jones have played above and beyond the expectations. Higginson hit his 100th RBI in a 6-0 win over Boston Tuesday Bell deserves to be MLB’s "Manager of the Year" and while you're at it make Randy Smith lhe "G M of the Year." Also remember, though, that it was Bo Schcmbechler's staff who brought in many of these current Tiger stars Chasing MLB's all-time dinger record this fall are Seattle's Ken Griffey and St. Louis' Mark McGwire Roger Mans hit 61 out of the yard in 1967. but Gnffcy and McGwire trail that mark by just 6 homers heading into Wednesday's games Both could do it. but I'm pulling for Gnffcy because I like his commercials, his team and his overall attitude News came from the "Cereal City" yesterday that the Battle Cals will remain al C O. Brown fill 1999 This is great for area baseball fans. The Cals have produced some *olid Major League talent in recent years and now it’s up to their fans to go to C.O. Boston, according to 101 Sports, has allowed the management to put in an escape clause that would allow the 'Cuts lo move lo the Houston franchise if MLB allows the Astros to up and relocate lo Washington • Red Arrow Coach Honored: Lowell High tootball coach Noel Dean was named the “High School Coach of the Week" after his (cam's 28-6 win over Hastings last Friday . Lowell is now 3-0 after going 7-2 in 1996. Each winner receives $500 for their school's football program • Checking the Polls: Middleville is No. 7 in this week's Class B A.P. Prep Football Poll, while Maple Valley receives State acclaim for their 3-0 start in Class C. Other area schools ranked include Marshall (No. I in Class BB). East Grand Rapids (No. 4 in Class BB). Harper Creek (No 10 in Class BB). Belding (No. I in Class B). Olivet (No. 10 in Class CC) and Portland St. Patrick (No. 4 in Class D). • Prediction of the Week: When the Fighting Irish head into Michigan Stadium this Saturday they're going to find their task a bn challenging. Not only arc the U of M Wolverines No. 6. but their defense has allowed just 6 points in games with Colorado and Baylor. Look for that same aggressive, pass rushing frenzy Saturday with a lot of points scored by lhe Maize and Blue. Final: Wolverines 49. Insh 3. Talk to you soon. Northview just couldn't miss. And the Lady Saxons fought valiantly, but were never able to catch up Hastings varsity girls basketball team lost its first in O-K White Tuesday. 57-51 Coach Katie Kowalczyk's team is now 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the league heading into Thursday’s road game at 7-0 East Grand Rapids "Northview came out firing." Kowalczyk explained. "They missed two shots in the first quarter and six (total) in the first half We were able to cut it to two (points), hut played from behind the entire game." The Wildcats had a 29-24 advantage al half and led by 16 points before the Saxons went on a 14-0 run to narrow that gap. For the game. Northview shot 50 percent from the field and 70 percent from the chanty stripe "Northview came out and played us very tough." Kowalczyk said. Rachel Young scored 19 points to lead the Saxons, but sprained her wrist al the start of lhe fourth quarter and is expected to miss some court time because of that injury. Young connected on 8-of-9 free throw attempts and nailed a 3-pointer in her 19point effort. Virginia Jennings scored 13 points and Katie Willison 10 to give Hastings three players in double digits. Additional statistics included 8 rebounds for Young. 5 steals by Jennings and a block shot for Jill Williams. "Northview came out firing," Coach Katie Kowalczyk HASTINGS 54 LOWELL 38 The Saxons improved its league mark to Virginia Jennings (30) skies toward the hole for a layup in O-K White action versus the Wildcats. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The game was lied (31-31) al half, but Coach Mike Maciasz' team won the third quarter 16-8 and the fourth quarter 20-7 with some gntty defensive work. "I really ! got on them al half." Maciasz explained. "They (Lakewood) played better defense in lhe second half and slopped No. 44 (Gilbert). If they don't, we're in trouble." The Viking coach also pointed to the rebounding efforts and defensive work of Green and Samanthe Maciasz as being valuable. Nielsen, after scoring just 2 points in the first half partially due to being called for three fouls, made some clutch shots in the final two frames as well as some nice dishes lo Schrock for easy Lakewood baskets. A 6-0 run early in the third quarter was a key for the Lady Vikes. Maciasz scored inside lo make it 35-33. Schrock nailed a jumper off a pass from Nielsen for a 37-33 score and Schrock went coast-'.o-coast on a BANNER SPORTS Serving Entire BARRY COUNTY Hastings golf team in thick of league season Steve Obrciter's team-leading 40 was not enough as the Hastings' varsity golf team fell to two league foes in action on Sept. 18. Northview took team honors with a team score of 160 and Wyoming Park tallied a 165 to beat the Saxons' score of 175. Adam Gee. Don Smith and Ken Rose all carded 45s. while Joe Edger managed a 48. North* lew's Mike Siegen was the tournament's medalist with a 37 Obrcitcr was the Saxons' top swinger again in a league match on Sept. 23. Obrcitcr fired a 41. Gee carded a 44. Smith a 46 and Tim Cole a 49 in a tn-match with Forest Hills Central and Hudsonville. Hastings beat Hudsonville 182-186. but lost to FHC 163-182. FHC's Andy Matthews was the medalist with a 39. Hastings plays at East Grand Rapids today (Thursday. Sept. 25). “Gold” win two, drops one in middle school hoops The seventh grade Gold eagers are now 2-0 thanks to an 18-14 victory over Lakeview last Thursday Amber Thomas topped Hastings with 6 points, while Niki Noteboom did her damage on the glass with 11 rebounds In the team's season-open*ng win over Lakewood Noteboom led lhe squad with 14 points and Laura Dipcrt added 8 markers Eighth Grade "Gold" Emily Martin tallied 7 points, but the area eighth graders still lost to Lakeview on Sept 19 27-15 Martin also came up big in the rebounding department with 7 caroms, while Angie Eggers pulled down 6 rebounds The "Gold" rebounded solidly to beat Crestwood Middle School on Sept. 23 27­ 18 The season record for the eighth grade eagers is now 2-1. Angie Eggers led the local team with 9 points and Stephanie Courtright added 6 points Eggers also had 9 rebounds and 4 assists Easey enjoys rookie season at Galesburg Speedway Hastings High football player and wrestler Tim Easey made his mark on a new (rack this summer Easey was a rookie dnver on the circle racing track at the Galesburg Speedway and his finishes were quite impressive On July 4. Easy earned first place honors and. dunng the season, wound up sixth overall in the Street Slock point standings In nearly every race, the Hastings' dnver was somewhere between second place and seventh place One ol the highlight. to Easey'* racing season was competing in his first Enduro, a 250 lap event, where he placed 20th out of 48 cars Not even three pH slops could stop him Easey races in a 1980 Monte Carlo which is sponsored by Granny's Party Store in Baltimoie Township If you would be interested in sponsoring Easey next season, please call (616) 948-9048. I SHOOTERS Coach Katie Kowalczyk takes time to discuss strategy. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 2-0 thanks to fourth quarter effort that saw them out-score the Red Arrows 18-4. Hastings (4-2 overall) was up by two points heading into the final eight minutes, but scored 18 of the 22 points in the final frame by nailing its shot attempts. Jill Williams led lhe blue and gold with 7 points in the fourth quarter. Virginia Jennings and Katie Willison tallied 4 points and Summer Gillons. Anne Burghdoff and Beth Owen added 2 points apiece. Jennings finished the game with 16 points, a total that included two 3-pointers. Jennings also had 6 rebounds. 5 assists and 4 steals. Fellow sophomore Williams scored 14. grabbed 6 rebounds, made 4 steals and blocked 3 Lowell shot attempts. Gillons and Willison each connected for 8 points, while Willison also pulled down 5 caroms. Nikki Arnett led the Red Arrows with 13 points LAKEWOOD 66 PORTLAND 46 Jami Schrock scored a game-high 26 points, including 18 in the second half, to give the Lady Vikes a 5-2 overall mark for t.;. fail hoop season. Stephanie Elsie tallied 9 points. Kristi Green 8 markers and Jennifer Nielsen 7 also for Lakewood. Kelly Gilbert led Portland with 17 points. Have a SPORTS STORY? Call... 945-9554 continued on page 12 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 25. 1997 — Page 11 Two Barry squads are State ranked SCORING Kyte Matteson (Delton) 36 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 32 Spencer Romph (T-K) 30 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 24 '<■ Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 20 MisoGlavan (T-K) 19 Paul Finney (Delton) 12 > Luke Warner (Hastings) 12 J Jim NeSmith (Delton) 12 ? j •: Jt • Corey Schut (T-K) 6 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 6 Tim Stevens (T-K) 6 Jim Storms (Hastings) 6 Scott Stickles (Maple Valley) 6 Steve Dahn (Hastings) 6 Lucas Weatherhead O’-K) 6 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 6 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 6 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 6 Matt Moore (Hastings) 6 Jason Preslar (T-K) 6 Darron Williams (Delton) 6 Nic Morrow (Delton) 6 Scott Van Engen (Maple Valley) 4 Beau Barnum (Hastings) 3 Chris O Bryanl (Lakewood) 2 Shane Slaughter (Hastings) 2 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2 Andy Keller (Hastings) 2 Travis VanAlstme (Maple Valley) 2 Matt Rose (Maple Valley) 2 RUSHING Spencer Romph (T-K) 46-317 Jason Thompson (M. Valley) 41 -267 Miso Glavan (T-K) 24-260 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 48-242 Josh Richie (Hastings) 38-198 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 27-172 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 24-170 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 20-168 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 27-147 Tim Stevens (T-K) 9-105 Paul Finney (Delton) 20-93 Nic Morrow (Delton) 5-74 Scott Richardson (Lakewood) 14-69 Scott Van Engen (Maple Valley) 4-29 PASSING Kyle Matteson (Delton) 14-24-3-308 A. Courtright (Hastings) 15-26-4-232 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 15-29-1-210 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 9-15-1-115 T Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 3-8-2-70 Tim Johnson (T-K) 1-3-1-65 Two games with playoff implications and three games being played in Barry County highlight this 1'nJay \ local pigskin action The weather is tcehn* more like fall and that looks to be the fate for lhe team's that oppose Barry s boys this Friday By the way. Hastings. Delton. Middleville. Lakewood and Maple Valley have an overall varsity record of 10-5. while J-Ad’s record of predicting lhe outcomes stands al 10-4 some 50 players Odds say go with lhe Bulldogs, but as long as a nice crowd packs Unity Field, this pigskin expert says watch out for the Vikings and. specifically, receiver Bobby Tingley Prediction: Lakewood 14. Mason 13 MAPLE VALLEY (3-0, 1-0) at OLIVET (3-0, 1-0) Could be the best game of the enure week and we're not just talking about Barry County here Two explosive teams that also play stingy defense The winner will pick up a lot of points rest assured since both teams arc State ranked Ryan Moll and Brad Sinclair are both big-time players in lhe Eagles' arsenal. But. the Lions also have tons of talent and defensively could cause havoc for Olivet's offense in a jam Prediction: Maple Valley 17. Ohvct 14 NORTHVIEW (0-3, 0-2) at HASTINGS (2-1, 1-1) It looks like a game for the Saxons to win and not lose The Wildcats are coming off a tough 48-6 loss to Forest Hills Central, one of three teams in the O-K White at 3-0. The top Cat looks to be Rich Nawrocki who led the league with 155 tackles in 1996 Still, as long as the blue and gold keep their heads up and throw a nice slant pass here and there, a Saxon win is assured. Remember, if you look down. your chin strap might fall off. Prediction Hastings 21. Northview 6. PENNFIELD (0-3) at DELTON (2-1. 2-0) Home sweet home, finally, for the Delton Panthers The maroon and silver have posted back-to-back KVA wins over K-Chns(ian and K-Hacketl using a solid group of players to score and defend Pennficld, picked by many to win lhe league crown for a seventh lime in the last eight years, stumbled Saturday against Galesburg-Augusta Pcnnfield s offense includes one of the greatest names in prep football: Cam Buck, a 5-0 runningback Watch out here if Kyle Matteson and the D-K Panthers' offense gets off lo a rolling start Prediction Delton 29. Pennficld 9. MIDDLEVILLE (3-0, 2-0) al COOPERSVILLE (2-1, 1-1) Don't underestimate the power of the Broncos who lost for lhe first time Saturday against a very good Hamilton team Coopersville was second in lhe O-K Blue a year ago and quarterback TJ. Meerman is picked as one of the finest junior signal callers in the enure State. Meerman. more Panthers anxious for gridiron clash with Panthers Andy Patrick (6) barrels over two Leslie defenders to reach pay dirt last Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) than likely, will be seeing stars once the TK defense (two shutouts in two weeks) gets done w ith him Look for Nathan Pranger lo add major yards for a Middleville team that is still State ranked and ready to score. Prediction: Middleville 27. Coopersville 13 Saxons look to refine offense in football contest with Cats It wasn't so much the lighting flashes that stymied Hastings last Friday in varsity football action at Johnson Field Instead, in was the big-pla) capabilities of Lowell, who used both trickery and a smash­ mouth style to remain undefeated with the 28-6 win. RECEIVING Paul Finney (Delton) 3-98 Luke Warner (Hastings) 5-98 Darron Williams (Delton) 4-84 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 3-69 Jason Preslar (T-K) 1-65 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 5-64 Bobby Tingley (Lakewood) 3-50 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 3-48 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 4-47 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 1 -36 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 1-27 Matt Moore (Hastings) 1-21 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 1-17 Kyle Love (Lakewood) 1-15 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 1-13 Hastings (now 2-1. 1-1) hopes to gel back on the winning track this Friday with another home game versus Northview. Northview enters at 0-3. losing lo Forest Hills Central 48-64ast Fnday night. Lowell reached pay dirt twice in the first half versus Hastings, once on a I-yard run by Bill McPherson in the first quarter and the other on a 45-yard throw from Steve VanLaan lo Kevin Tcunis on a blocked punt in the second quarter. The Saxon defenders looked as if (hey knew the fake punt was coming, but reacted to the play slowly, resulting in a quick seven points for the Red Arrows. "Wc should have scored twice in the first half." Hastings Coach Jeff Keller said. "Il (Lowell's third quarter start) was a huge turn around. They're (Lowell) quick and very explosive... they're a big play team." Big play No. 2 came early in the second half when Tcunis pulled in a 91-yard strike from quarterback TJ. Thayer to pul his team ahead 21-0. A Saxon fumble and a Red Arrow gadget play resulted in big play No. 3 and a 28-0 Lowell advantage. This time it was Tcunis catching a pass off an option play from runningback Steve VanLaan. *• * : ■ ' . Andy Patnck (Maple Valley) 43 Bobby Cole (Hastings) 32 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 31 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 28 Bill Blair (Hastings) 28 Andy Keller (Hastings) 25 Ryan Bndges (Delton) 25 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 24 Jim Hermenitt (Delton) 22 Nick Hannar (Delton) 21 Rich Smith (Maple Valley) 21 Jeremy Vandefifer (T-K) 21 Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 20 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 20 Erik Vernon (T-K) 20 Lucas Flory (Maple Valley) 20 Jon Hanneckow (Delton) 18 Lance Flory (Maple Valley) 17 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 17 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 16 Corey Schut (T-K) 15 Brian Ploeg (T-K) 15 Jared Otto (T-K) 14 Joe Norman (T-K) 14 Pat Lowe (Maple Valley) 14 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 14 INTERCEPTIONS Matt Moore (Hastings) 1 Tony Stank (LakewoodO 1 • Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 1 •. Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 1 t Luke Warner (Hastings) 1 Rich Smith (Maple Valley) 1 J; Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 1 SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 Coach Keller said missed opportunities hindered his team's winning chances. A Saxon penalty on a fourth and six and a Hastings* first quarter drive that stalled at (he thrvc-yard-linc were part of the problem that the Saxon mentor had in mind. "When you gel down there, you must take advantage of it* Keller explained. "We^ust didn't play well (and) made too many mistakes." Hastings' only points came on a pass from Malt Moore to Luke Warner with 12 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Moore came in for starter Andrew Courtright in the second half, completing three passes for 24 yards. Courtright connected on four aerial attempts for 41 yards before separating his shoulder during the first half. Josh Richie gained 83 yards on 15 carries and Josh Bundy added 34 yards on 5 attempts, as the Saxons collected 134 yards on the ground. FOOTBALL Continued on page 12 A 62-yard, 12-play drive in the third quarter gave the Panthers their final points. NeSmith ended that drive with a I-yard scamper al the 4:28 mark. The Panthers collected 311 rushing yards total with NeSmith gaining nearly a third of those with 102 yards on 17 carries. Morrow also had a nice start to his season with 74 yards on 5 attempts, while Matteson ended the contest with 8 carries for 58 yards. PANTHERS Continued on page 12 The.BI u.gkiA^nB TACKLES , MASON at LAKEWOOD (0-3, 0-2) A good ole’ Capital City grudge match. Lakewood dropped its third to start the season last week against Eaton Rapids. Mason went 7-2 in ’96 and have a team of Delton Coach Rob Hecthuis claims that the Kalamazoo Valley Association football conference is very competitive in 1997 and that overall execution is crucial to collecting any league win. Hecthuis' Panthers found those words quite accurate in their 19-16 triumph over Kalamazoo Hackett last Saturday. On paper. Delton appeared to have a clear edge over Hackett... a team that came in al 0-2. But. the Fighting Irish must have been inspired — possibly from the extra day of rest and getting five starters back — giving Hecthuis' Panthers a real tussle. Delton took a 13-0 lead with a couple of quick stakes and held on for the win. Quarterback Kyle Matteson hit receiver Darron Williams for a 7-yard score and sophomore kicker Nick Marshall hooted across the extra point to give D-K a 7-0 advantage at the 10:52 mark of the first quarter The Panthers' next drive also resulted in a touchdown as Nic Morrow sprinted 13 yards to make it a 13-0 game. The extra point, due to a bad snap, was unsuccessful. Hackett came back to add 8 points tn the first half and trailed 13-8 at the intermission. Coach Hecthuis said his Panthers made “a lot of mistakes", but praised his defense for coming up with big plays when needed. "The defense shut them down when lhey had to," Coach Hecthuis Mid. Jim NeSmith. Matteson and Jason Kimbrough played key roles in the Panthers' secondary, keeping the Irish on the low end of the score board. NeSmith collected 12 bonecrushers to lead his Delton team. nsurance gency inc Sign Up With The Team Saxon quarterback Andrew Courtright slows down because of a penalty m Fnday night's varsity game. FOR SALE Commercial 1 Zoning <n s Paniw Metric I DELTON, MICH. Location, 108 S. Grove (M-43), old Delton State Bank/Delton District Library. Approx. 1560 sq. ft., public water and sewer, natural gas. FA heat, 1 half bath and partial basement. You may pick up information and sales agreement at Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 Norris Rd., Monday through Thursday 9-5, 623-2664. or Barry Township Hall. 155 E. Orchard. Wednesday 9-5. 623-5171, also Delton District Library, 108 S. Grove (M-43), Monday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday 10-5, Tuesday 12-8, Saturday 9-1,623­ 8040 8r»t Simonton HOME LIFE • AUTO FARM BUSINESS HEALTH s 5 & Adair Oicty Deb Gaurink Gary Buckland communication with people who care Mon. Thru Frl. 8:30 - 5:00 Delton Office Hastings Office 623-5115 Fax 623-8735 11325 S. Wall Lake Rd.. M-43 P.O Box 100. Delton. Ml PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE SERVICE FOR YOU Toll Free 1-800-223-3590 948-3720 Fax 948-3744 511 W. State Street P.O. Box 245. Hastings. Ml �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 25. 1997 SHOOTERS Shaw, Saxon girls run past Wildcats Continued from page 10 “special" plus h» extend the margin out to 39-33 Audra Lose opened the fourth quarter by scoring two inside and Jill Benschoter closed out lhe game with a 3-pointer to give lhe Lady Vikes a 20-poinl inumph. In lhe first hall. Stephanie Elsie scored 9 points, including two 3-pointcrs in lhe first quarter, while Green stepped up in lhe second quarter with 5 points (7 in first half) and some major rebounds MAPLE VALLEY 70 BELLEVUE 31 Pic Lads Lions did not disappoint in this decisive SMA.A win over lhe Broncos Dassn Stine led lhe way with 26 points, including two 3-ptvnlers. and 14 rehounds Jessica Cook tallied 15 markers and Stacie Gons tossed in 14 points, including three 3poiniers Maple Valley led 21-6 after lhe first quarter. 45-17 at half and 57-27 after three quarters Next game for lhe Lady Lions is today (Thursdas»versus Pennficld. JUNIOR VARSITY Two double digit scorers: Leah Pumford (10). Heidi Schmidt (12) and one just under lhe double digit mark Susie Hubbard (8) wasn't enough as the Saxons fell to the Red Arrows 56-37 on Sept. IK. Hastings (2-4 overall) fared well in the first two quarters with scoring out-bursts of 11 and 15. bui (allied only 3 points in the third quarter to Lowell's eight minute effort of 24 points. Beth Fred I inc. who scored 18 tn (he game, tallied 12 for Lowell in the third quarter Pumford scored 13 and Encka Barnum 11 in a 54-35 win over Norths icw on Tuesday. Hastings led »hc game 33-20 at half and allowed the Wildcats just one point (12-1) in the thiru quarter The Saxon girls cross country team raised their conference record to a perfect 3-0 with a 18-41 inumph over Northview Sept. 17. Hastings captured the top four slots with Charissa Shaw (21:56). Karcy Schlachter (23:35), Carolyn DeWitt (23:40) and Kristen Schlachter (24:00) leading the way. Rounding out the team's top five was Laura Thomas who placed eighth in 25:30. The Saxon boys (1-2) did not fare as well, dropping an 18-37 <lecision to the Wildcats. Tim Rounds was third in 18:49. Rob Dixon was seventh in 19:47. Mike Elliott took eighth in 19:49. Levi Solmes finished 11 th in 20:35 and Nick Bryan wound up 14th in 21:06. Northview's Mike Womcrslcy won the race in 17:52. FRESHMEN In a back and forth battle it was the host Arrows winning by three 43-40. Katie Noteboon led Hastings with 14 points and Calh> Anderson added 8 markers. Notcboom shared the team's rebounding title with Kristen Wildcm as each pulled dow n 8 caroms. Northview beat the Saxons 60-50 Tuesday night. Anderson led the Saxons with 12 points and Notcboom added 10 markers. Hastings trailed 27-17 at half and 38-29 after three quarters PANTHERS Continued from Matteson completed 2-of-6 passes for 24 yards, one going lo Darron Williams for 7 yards and the other aerial went to Corey Mingerink for 17 yards. The Fighting Irish closed the gap in the fourth quarter with eight points that came with 5:28 lo play. Hackett even had a chance to win it in lhe final two minutes before turning the ball over on downs. Delton will finally be at home on Friday for key matchup with Pennficld. Pennficld. a team rich in football tradition, may be the best 0-3 team in the entire Stale. "They (Pennfield) were picked in the pre­ season lo win the league, so wc don't want to be the team that they get healthy on." Coach Heethuis explained. Jill Williams (52) goes up strong for a jump shot in Hastings* varsity basketball game with Northview <.n Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Arrows 56-37 on Sept. 18. Hastings (2-4 overall) fared well in the first two quartets with scoring out-bursts of 11 and 15. but tallied only 3 points in the third quarter to Lowell's eight minute effort of 24 points Beth Frcdlinc. who scored 18 in the game, tallied 12 for Lowell in lhe third quarter. Pumford scored 13 and Encka Barnum 11 in a 54-35 win over Northview on Tuesday. Hastings led the game 53-20 at half and allowed the Wildcats just one point (12-1) in the third quarter. FRESHMEN Lakewood s Samanthe Maciasz (33) battles Portland's Leslie Williams (24) for a loose ball in Tuesday's game at Lakewood High. FOOTBALL Continued from page Lowell's offensive total was only 257. but the big plays killed the Hastings team Asked if rain or threatening weather had anything to do with the final score. Coach Keller's response was short and to lhe point. "Il didn't affect Lowell; wc were horrible.” Coach Keller said. FRESHMEN The Saxon freshman were handed a 35-6 loss to a very solid Lowell team on Sept. 18 Hastings struggled on offense with its best In a back and forth battle it was (he host Arrows winning by three. 43-40 Katie Notcboom led Hastings with 14 points and Cathy Anderson added 8 markers. Noteboo n shared the team's rebounding title with Kristen Wildem as each pulled down X caroms Northview beat the Saxons 60-50 Tuesday night. Anderson led the Saxons with 12 points and Notcboom added 10 markers. Hastings trailed 27-17 at half and 38-29 after three quarters. JUNIOR VARSITY Hastings' JV squad remains undefeated (3­ 0) after punishing Lowell for a 34-20 triumph. The Saxon running game accounted for 427 yards with Scan Tefft getting 270 yards SOCCER SCORES Hastings Soccer Club U12 — The U12 team lost 6-0 to a team from S.W. Michigan that included many top level players from Michigan and Indiana. Hastings came out in the second half after 4-0 first half and held this strong team to a final 6-0 game. Hastings U12 is at home this Sat. against Red Arrow at Fish Hatchery Park. Uli — The Ull teem won its first game Saturday 2-0 beating Marshall. Goals were scored by Brandon Schwartz and Andrew Vincent. Strong showings were from the total team that showed excellent defense and counter-anact skills This team plays Red Ar­ row at 4:00 away on Saturday. UI4 — This team had a rescheduled game to come up. POOL LEAGUE 11 chances in lhe first half coming on Greg Scebcr passes to Adam Schantz and Dustin Terrel. Tyler Whitney scored from 22 yards in lhe second half, cutting back against the grain and darting past defenders for six points. 11 on 18 attempts. Brian Eves 125 yards on 10 carries and Josh Woodard collecting 33 yards on 8 runs. Tefft had three touchdowns from 65. 59 and 47 yards and scored two extra points. Eves scored two touchdowns from 39 and 23 yards. Defensively. Hastings held Lowell to 235 yards. John Eggers led the way with 12 tackles. Phil McKcough had 7 hits and David Welton collected 6 bonecrushers. McKeough and Mike Bassett recovered Red Arrow fumbles. SCORES B-K Pool League Scores Swamp Fox............................................................ 8 Shamrock 11............................................................ 8 Shamrock 1..............................................................7 Blarney Stone 11.................................................... 6 Swamp Fox 1...........................................................4 Okie Towne Tavern............................................ 3 K-P Saloon..............................................................2 Blarney Stone 1...................................................... 2 YMCA NEWS YMCA-Hastings Youth Council’s Fall Women’s Volleyball League A League W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle...................................... 64) Real Log Home................................................. 6-0 Leafwood Lumber.............................................3-3 Mainstreet Savings........................................... 3-3 ICS........................................................................ 3-3 Ray James Electromechanical.......................2-4 Goodenough Goodies....................................... 1-5 Unknowns........................................................... 0-6 B League Hastings Burial Vault...................................... 5-1 Backe Construction......................................... 5-1 Ranger Die......................................................... 4-2 Gary's Auto........................................................4-2 FtexFab................................................................3-3 Hastings Mutual................................................2-4 Bustance Construction....................................1-5 Quality Roofing................................................ 0-6 YMCA of Barry County Adult Coed Volleyball Standings Team W-L TVC.................................................................... 12-0 Barry County Rental. ................................... 8-4 Hastings Manufacturing................................. 7-5 Flexfab......................................................... 6-6 Burkeys.............................................................. 3-9 Hastings Sanitary Service........................... 0-12. Results First Match — Barry County Rental, Flex­ fab; TVC. Hastings Sanitary Service. Second Match - Flexfab. Burkey s; TVC. Hastings Manufacturing. Third Match — Barry County Rental. Hastings Manufacturing. Burkey's. Hastings Sanitary Service. LEGAL NOTICE: ■ NOtiTGAQC FtMRCLCMMK •RIF THIS FIRM IS DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL K USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult hen boon mod* In the conditions of o mortgage mod* by Thomas G. Owen and Susan M. Owen. husband and wife to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgogo*. dot*d August 15. 1996 and recorded on August 19. 1996 in Liber 669. on Pago B92. Borry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mosno assignments to NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE COPORATION os assign**, by on assignment doted March 1, 1997 which was recorded on May 12. 1997 in Uber 694, on Pago 130. Barry County Records, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be duo at th* date hereof tho sum of Eighty-Eighl Thousand Four Hundred Seven and >7/100 dollars (SBB.407.87). Including interest at 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond th* stoutue in such cose mod* ond pro­ dded. notice is hereby given that said mortgage wilt be foreclosed by a sole of tho mortgaged promises, or some port of them, at public vendue, ot th* Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock p.m.. on Thursday, Oc­ tober 23. 1997. Sold premises or* situated in Township of Corfton. Barry County. Michigan, ond are describ­ ed at: Commencing at lhe Northeast corner of Section IB. Town 4 North. Range 8 West, thence West 1620 feet to th* place of beginning, thence South 964. thence West 5B0 foot, thence Norin 545 feet, thence East 330 feet, thence Nonh 429 feet, thence East 250 feet to tho point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 12 moath(s) from the dot* of sole. Dated: September 11. 1997 NATKXSBANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (241) 642-4202 Trott I Trott. Ft. Attorneys for NATIONSBANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION. M150 T*l*groph Suit* 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 40025 File P970B6390 (10/9) �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 25, 1997 — Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Monday Mixers Kelley's Keglers 6-2; Dewey’s Auto 6-2; Mr Bruce 5Vi-2^; Whispering Waters 5-3; Rowdie Girls 5-3; Michelob 4W3'4; Col­ dwell Banker 4-4; Hamler Tours 3-5; Green Chics 3-5; TM Lassies 2-6. Girrhachs 2-6; Hastings Bowl 2-6. High Games and Series — S. Purdum 174-472; A Hall 181; B Vrogindewey 170; V; Carr 186455; M. Snowden 223-556; H Miller 181-485. R Shapiev 473; F Girrbach 111-483; J McMillon 234-549; S VanDenburg 218-575; S Glasgow 191. K Keeler 180488. N Hook 178 Senior Citizens* League Woodmansee 9-3; M & M's 9-3; Otis 84; Vrogindewey 84; Jesick 8-5, Brewer 6-6; Hall 6-6. Lethcoe 6-6. No One 6-6; Ruempel's 6-6; Brodock 5-7; Fnend 5-7; b^oucoulis 4-8; Snyder 4-8; Nash 4-8;Schlachter 3-9 High Gaines and Series — B Terry 212-589. N Hall 202468; R Murph 212-506; C Trumbull 177; M Matson 188; W Woodmansee 210-568. P Terpening 186; G. Waggoner 173; A. Brewer 176; S. Giisgow 538. Thursday Angels Nashville Chiropractic 13-3; Miller Exc. 12M-3V4; Cedar Creek Grocery 124; Seeber Atno Body 10-6; Tick Tock Restaurant 10-6; Pei World 8-8; A.A.I Bunny Bunch 7-9; NAPA Girls 7-9; Stefano s 5-11; Riverside Cemetery 5-11; Gavin Ford 4-12; Hastings Bowl 256-I3V6. High Gaines and Series — S Snider 180; M McCarty 141; J. Gasper 198-520; C. Hurless 157; K. Kulhman 193; D. Feldcamp 165; M Martin 150; P Fisher 186; B Fahl 182; J Varney 169; B Cuddahee 202. Bowie rettes Hamilton Excavating 7-1; D.J Electric 6-2; Hecker Insurance 5-3; Kent Oil 44; Carlton Center Excavating 1-7; Bennett In­ dustries 1-7. Good Games and Series — M. Baker 167467; K Eberly 206-537; T Christopher 192-524; P Britten 161; C. Hurless 157420; J. Elliston 157; M Dull 157405; B. Scobey 168483; L. Dawe 161438; J. Doster 160-472; E Vanasse 180 Thursday A.M. lust Us 124; Parkers AFC Home 11-5; Question Marks 9-7; LeHarves 9-7; Hastings Bqwl 8S*-7fc; Early Birds 8^-7fc; Lucky Shots 8-8; Varneys 7-9; Bosleys 6-10; Bye 0-16. Good Games and Series — C. Stuart 2)5-494; I. Ruthruff 171472; L Jackson 185469; S Lambert 168469; M Hodges 160455. T. Parker 159436; D Collier 150430; B Clement 167418; P Caldwell 151411; M Bell 154400; J Rabley 155-396; S Malloy 135-361; C. Kieser 121-292; R Isaacs 181; M Atkinson 180; B. Estep 167; B. Norns 156; M Steinbrecher 126; S. Teunessen 123. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 10-2; Eye and Ent Spec. 84; Hallifax Service 7-5; Sobers Auto 7-5; Finishing Touch 7-5; Lifestyles 6-6; Valley Realty 6-6; Nashville Chiropractic 5-7; Fanner’s Feed 5-7; Mace's Ph 4-8; Misfits 4-8; Nashville 5 Plus 3-9. High Games and Series — D Seeber 219496; T Christopher 187-502; C. Bishop 184-504; E. Moore 199458; C. Pruden 181472; S. Pennington 178472; B Vrogindewey 155430; S Merrill 154429; B. Johnson 169492. T DeWitt 1484)1; N. Hallifax 162408; B Wilson 145-399; E. Vanasec 185; T. Clark 170; J. Leo 160; T Laymance 154; F. Schneider 154; M. Dull 142; E Ulrich 443; F. Rutruff 192-537. Fri. Nite Moose Mixed Ten Pins 9; 9 and a Wiggle 9; No Geraiol Reg'd 9; Ramblers 8. Rocky 4 7.5; Baahwackers 7; Bad Habit 11 7. Nash Bash 7; I Know That 6; Four R's 6; Late Comers 6; Heads Out 5.5; Scars Service 5; Weekend Warrior 4; Get Lucky 4; Special R's 3; Gillons 3. Good Games-Series Men — W Brodock 215-547; M. Lydy 183-520; A. Taylor 226-662; B. Keeler 204-590; D. Sears 181-524; E Keeler 247-672; B Madden Sr 215-570; B Keillor 227-592; H Pennington 24^653; T Ramey 184-530. M. Kasinsky 203-542; S. Gillons 225; D Tinkler 173; T. Hgath 213; R Faye 200; K Meany 215. B. Ripley 2)4; B. MaddenJr. 187. Good Games-Series Women — S. San­ tini 206-560; S. Vandenburg 224-613; S. NfcKee 225-605; K Keeler 214-548; R. Brummel 173460; J. Madden 187-512; B Davenport 166446; P Arends 202-522; S. Smith 167; V Green 170; P Ramey 170; S. feeler 192; A Kcilicr 132; M Sears 173; R. Lydy 178; P Robbm 179; B Hughes 204; C. Barnum 145; L. Barnum 190; D Olmsted 173 Tuesday Mixed ■Woodmansee Sawmill 11-5; Advanced Commercial Printing 10-6; Pin Seekers 9-7; Frfyhds 7 1'2-8 1/2; Hastings Bowlers 7-9; Modeller Graphics 7-9; Flexfab 7-9; Consum­ ers ;Concrcte 5 1/2-10 1/2. Mens High Games & Series >. Yost 184479. K Keller 175; J Patten !»: L Miller 176; K Greenfield 191; L. Johnsdr'182 ' Womens High Games & Series C Reed 182-507; S. Bowman ’83. V. Scobey 157. • Sunday Night Mixed Diehards 11; Fearsome 4 8; Lucky Strikes 8. H.E.D 8; B.S.ers 7; Tag Alongs 7. 2x4 6; Sea Ya 6. Rock Bottom 6. X-Filcrs 6; Friends 5. Rednecks 5; S & K 5. Three Fruggers 4; Thunder Alley 4; Short N Sweet 3. Womens High Games and Series — M Kirchen 191 525; L Barnum 184-507; D Socbcr 180485. M Eaton 170480; S Cross 113452. V Miller 171451; L Couts 145-359; J Dezess 120-356; J Dezess 185; D 'Krallman 165, M Simpson 161; D. Dutchv 160 Mens High Games and Series — J. Kohler 247-641. B Kerles 205-541. G Snyder 212 538. J Barnum III 190-522; B B Heath 189 506. K Beyer 193-500; S Krallman 200494. J Smith 172488. M McLeod 199483. V Dezess 195476; D Dutcher 159429. K Bushee 212. C Martin 202; K Hammontrec 200. R Cravm 199. B Rentz 192; C W Simpson 178; S Freni way 173; B Falconer 173 ASA season rolls on with Pennsylvania 400 Scott Hansen drove his way lo a first place finish last week at the Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids. IA and is now third in the American Speed Association point standings Hansen's victory in the Pontiac Excitement 300 event gives him 2.681 for the season behind only front-runner Kevin Cywinski (2.858) and Gary St. Amant (2.709). Dave Scnsiba. of Middleville, is sixth with 2.474 and Bob Scnnckcr. of Dorr, is ninth with 2.266 points. Scnsiba finished 12th in Cedar Rapids, but had problems getting his car back where he wanted it. "Wc were pumped up after practice because the car was fast." Sensiba said. "During practice, wc were using old tires. We didn’t qualify well and we're not sure what happened to the car. The car wasn't good and we struggled with it through the whole race." Scnnckcr lost a lap in an early accident and was involved in a multi-car crash near the back of the pack. Needless to say. it wasn't the best of day for Team Scnnckcr that finished 31st. The next ASA race is Sept.. 28 at lhe Jennerstown Speedway in Jennerstown. PA. KALAMAZOO SPEEDWAY The last Stock Car event of the season will be held Oct. 3-5 with a rain dale of Oct. 11-12. The area track will also be hosting lhe 11 th annual Super Shoe Nationals. Line-ups will be based on the first 300 entries, The fastest 1/3 will make up the "A" class, the middle 1/3 will be in the "B" class and the "C" class will be lhe remaining 1/3. Races arc open to Sportsman. Pro Slocks. Street Stocks and Factory Slocks. Hol laps will start Friday at 3 p.m. with time trials beginning al 7 p.m. On Saturday the hat laps start at 11:30 a.m.. late arrival time trials arc 2:30 p.m. and races start at 4:30 p.m. More racing action is Sunday with racing beginning al 12:30 p.m. Admission for Saturday's festivities are $10 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12. Admission is $12 on Sunday and $3 for kids 6-12. Gabe High. Brandon Lyons. Brad Shellenbargcr. Brian Bcrgakkcr and Steve Carter are local drivers expected to race in this year's field. For more information, contact (616) 349-3978. Inside Hastings' Huddle... The Saxons Jason McCarty (53). head coach Jeff Keller and assistant coach Chase Youngs go over game strategy during a recent varsity home game. Hastings will again be at home Friday (Sept. 26) versus Northview. Area youth football teams go 3-2-1 over the weekend The Saxons Blue third and fourth grade football team took it lo Battle Creek Lakeview's squad in weekend football action, winning 32*6. Ashtin King scored two touchdowns and made an extra point. J J. Quick was just that with a touchdown and an extra point. RJ. Morgan and Kyle Ginbach also reached pay dirt on long sprints. The offensive line, led by Joel Matthews. Chase Todd. Tyler Ryan and Craig Lord, opened big holes for the Saxon runners to run through, while Eric Johnson, Justin Goodale and Mitchell Marlin came up with some big defensive stops. Bad Boys earn tie Riders at State... Seven riders from the Middleville area participated in the BMX State race on Sept. 14 in Waterford Oaks. Winning State trophies were Allie Dragoo, 7-year-old Girl/Novice third place; Andrew Dragoo. 8-year-old Rookie third place; Cody Finkbeiner, 13-year-old Open fourth place; Mike Glavan, 15-year-old Expert fifth place; Nick Gustinis, 15-year-old Expert sixth place; Jamie Shaffer, 16-yard-old Novice fifth place and Steve VanderVoren, 18-23-year-old third place. Glavan also raced in the 16 and over Open division and placed first. All ol the local riders will be invited to represent the Michigan NBL as part of Team Michigan at lhe President's Cup in Columbus. Ohio Dec. 27. Riders from each state, as well athletes from Canada, will participate in the event. (Photo provided) Hastings' bad Boys tied Pennfield 6-6. Their score came on a touchdown pass from Kyle Arnie to Joey Aspinall. On defense. Corey Fueri, Josh Bemheiscl and Cody Reid had some solid hits. 3rd and 4th grade Gold The Saxon offensive line created some huge ITqIcs for Matt Donnini and Rusty Burgdorf, who each reached the end zone twice in a 26-6 win over Lakeview. Mac Fay and David Slee scored on conversions. Jesse Lemons, had a fumble recovery and Sy Ovcrmeyer an interception to lead lhe defense. Justin Carroll. Patrick Naliski and Jordan Tyrell also contributed to the Saxon triumph. 5th and 6th grade Gold An 18-6 victory was captured over Coldwater as Chad Furguson ran 38 yards to set up one score, Brandon Johnson scampered 10 yards for a touchdown and Micky Ray went 11 yards for an'(her Saxon score The defense was spearheaded by Lucas Covey with 9 tackles, John Farley with 7 tackles and Furguson with 7 tackles. Newell Heath. Derek Caldwell, Miguel Salazar and Ricky Krebbs also played key roles in holding Coldwater to just 6 points. 7th grade Blue Harper Creek beat the local gridders 21-6. Drew Bowman made a long run to set up a James Kimmel touchdown for the Blue. 7th grade Gold Harper also got the Gold team 21-0. Matt Gibbons. Justin Malik. Bradon Brancroft. Cody White and Brian Baird were signaled out for their solid efforts. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE of ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL NOTICE of ORDINANCE SUBMITTAL TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. October 15.1997. com­ mencing at 7:30 o-clock p.m. ai the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: I Consideration of the application of Tyler J. Guernsey for rezoning of property located at 1110 W. Green St. known as Dog'N’Suds. described as a parcel in SE 1/4 Sec 13-3-9. BEG PT S 00 DEG 48' W 632.45 FT & N 89 DEG 12' W 579 FT E 1/4 PO. TH N 89 DEG 12'W 140 FT. TH S 00 DEGREES 48' W 183.91 FT TO 60 FT R/W LI M-37. TH S 77 DEG 48' E 142.82 FT. TH N 00 DEGREES 48’E 212 FT TO POB. EX & RES R/W FORMING & EGR OVER S 20 FT FOR ADJA­ CENT PROPERTY OWNERS. Thu property is currently zoned "C3" General business District. The applicant seeks rezoning to the “C2" Community Business District 1 Consideration of the application of Evelyn McWilliams for rezomng of propertv located at 3870 Woodruff described as: BEG IN NW COR SEC 3-3-9 TH E 375 FT TH S 0 DEG 42' E 478 FTTH W 377.15 FT TH N 0 DEG 27 MINUTES W 478 FT TO POB EX THE S 1/2 THEREOF. ALSO EX RD. ROW This property is currently zoned "RE' Rural Esute Residential District The applicant seeks rezoning to the “R2" Single Family Residential District 3. Such other and further mailers as may properly come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general publx. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, either at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services al the public hearing to individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring auxiliary axis or services should contact the Township Cerk at the address or telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the afore­ said time and place to take part in the discussion on the abuse proposed amendments BARBARA BEDFORD. CLERK RLTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49O5X (6161948-2194 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the followlnq Is a proposed Ordinance which was received lor first readlnq by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at Its regular meeting held on September 10, 1997 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. S4 ADOPTED-_________ EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance lo amend lhe Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by lhe rezoning of certain property located in Land Section 14 within the Township from the "R1" Single Family Residential zoning classification lo the "C2” Community Business District zoning classifi­ cation; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinan­ ces in conflict herewith. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS Section I Rezoning of Property In Land Section 14 A. The Zoning Map as Incorporated by reference In the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezoning from lhe "R1" Single Family Residential District zoning classification to the "C2" Community Business District zoning classification of the following described land In Land Section 14: W 4 A of NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 Sec Section II Severability Should any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared lo be invalid. Section III Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at a regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on October 8. 1997. commencing at 730 o'clock p.m Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk Indivi­ duals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser vices should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below BARBARA BEDFORD. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 2481 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (816) 948-2194 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following la a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township st Its regular meeting held on September 10,1997. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 86 ADOPTED-_________ EFFECTIVE SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION AFTER ADOPTION An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain properly located in Land Section 6 within the Township from the **R1** Single Family Residential zoning classification to the “R2" Single Family Residential zoning classifica­ tion; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Rezoning of Property In Land Section 8 A. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference In the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezoning from the "R1" Single Family Residential District zoning classification to the **R2*' Single Family Residential District zoning classification of the following described land In Land Section 8: E 1/2 NE FRL 1/2 SEC 63-9. EX PLAT OF PINE HAVEN ESTATES f1 AND PLAT OF PINE HAVEN ESTATES f2. Section II SevorebWty Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance be declared by a Court to be Invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be Invalid. Section III Effective Date This Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are heieby repealed. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board al a regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on October 8, 1997, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Indivi­ duals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ vices should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below BARBARA BEDFORD, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (816) 948-2194 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25. 1997 Animal “stars” make appearance at Star Elementary Star Elementary students had a chance to visit with both live and stuffed animals during the show. It was a time for dogs, and a time for cats. It was a time for snakes and a time for ferrets. It was a time for all kinds of critters last Friday at the Star Elementary pet show, put on by third graders in Diana Johnston's class. The pet show culminated a reading unit on pets undertaken by the third graders. Here.Keeton Rose poses with his dog Kelly. LEGAL NOTICES h*tot«C*ert Estate of Brondon Lee Risner. Detected. Social Security No. 377-88 1593 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in tho estate may bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing was held on September 5. 1997 ot 9.00 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hatting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on tho petition of Kenny Risner and Pam Risner re­ questing Kenny Risner and Pom Risner be ap­ pointed co-personal representative of Brandon Loe Risner who lived ot 11716 Lewis Road. Plainwell. Michigan and who died 7-22-97. Creditors of tho deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to tho (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication ol this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. September 17. 1997 Bloque W. Hough (P-47697) 300 Terrace Square. Suite 9 Zeeland. Ml 49464 722-4383 Kenny Risner and Pam Risner 11716 Lewis Rood Plainwell. Ml 49060 664-6877 (9.25) STATUTORY NOTICE (BY PERSON CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED) To tho owner or owners of any ond all interests in or liens upon the property described: Take Notice: Solo wos lawfully mode of the following described property for unpaid taxes on that property, and that the undersigned has title to the property under tax deed or deeds issued for the property. You are entitled to a reconveyance of this property within 6 months after return of ser­ vice of this notice, upon payment to the treasurer of tho county in which tho property is located, of all sums paid fo/ the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, ond the foes of the sheriff for tho service or cost of publication of this notice. The service or publication costs shall bo tho same a* for personal service of a summons on commencing a civil action, without other addi­ tional cost or charge. If payment as described in this notice is not made, the undersigned will institute proceedings for possession of the property Description of land: Stat* of Michigan. County of Borry. Township of Prairieville. T1N-R10W. lots 14 ond 15. Plot of Stoney Point. This parcel is on im­ proved residential parcel *06-012-490-002-00. Amount necessary to redeem. $8,283.26 plus fees of the sheriff and the cost of publication of thi* notice Craig and Lynn Bashor* 10854 Hermitage Point Rd Middleville Ml 49333 (10/16) MORTGAGf FORECLOSURE SALE Mart A. Treaseto A Aeaectotee, P.C. to ■ ceAecter Md we are attempting to ceBert a mm aaa any sesnstoon ommwo wet oe uaoa tor Mwt pum. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions ol a mortgage mode by JEFFREY P. MILLER AND LUCY V. MILLER. HUSBAND AND WIFE to EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF Ml. Mortgagee dated December 8. 1995. and recorded on December 20. 1995. in Liber 647. on page 725. Borry County Records. Michigan, ond assigned by MESNE assignment to FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. AS TRUSTEE, by on assignment dated December 11. 1995, and recorded on March 14. 1996. In Liber 654. on poge 292. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixty four thousand six hundred sixty eight ond 77/100 Dollars ($64,668.77). including interest at 11.100% per annum. Under the powvr of sale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case made and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. al 1:00 p.m. on October 23. 1997. Said premises ar* situated in TOWNSHIP Of CARLTON. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan ond on described os: Lot 14 of supervisor's plat of Marti acres, occor ding to the recorded plat thereof as recorded it libei 3 of plats on poge 103. also described as par of the SW 1/4 of Section 33. town 4 north, range s west Barry County. Michigan, described os beginn ing ot the point on the north and south I /4 line a said section 33 which lies due south 490 feet fron the center of said section 33 as established by thi southeast corner of Gaskill's Plot, according to th< recorded plat thereof, thence due south 100 feet thence south 89°57' west 217.81 feet, thence du< north 100 feet; thence north 89'57 east 217.81 fee to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months fror the dot* of such sal*, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in whic cose the redemption pe>iod shall be 30 days fror the date of such sole. Doled: September 11. 1997 FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. A TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain & Associates P.C 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009 6616 (10/9) Matthew Wymer brought two pets — his stuffed tiger Blizzard, and his cat Peaches. Pictured with their stuffed pets are (from left) Tabitha Harwood, Ashley Raymond, Ashley Smith, Jamie Wait, and Jolene Medeiros. CITY OF HASTINGS FALL YARD DEBRIS PICKUP • NOTICE • The City crews will be picking up yard debris beginning November 3,1997. We again request that residents limit the debris to only biodegradable yard waste. We ask that residents limit the size of brush placed out for pickup to 6 inches in diameter. We also request that no bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradable materials be used to contain the yard debris. Residents should place the material either very near the curb in the parking lane or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. Residents should not place material in any traveled lane, or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction Please place materials out just prior to the November 3rd start. Barry County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms of certified public accoun­ tants to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending 1997, with the option of auditing its financial statements for the subsequent three fiscal years. A copy of the Request for Proposal document can be obtained by contacting the: Everil Manshum City Clerk Erika Heath brought her pet ferret. Bandit. Barry County Administrator's Office 220 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Completed proposals must be received at the same address by 2 pm on Oct. 21, 1997. HELP WANTED Reporter for Banner and Reminder Newspapers The job involves coverage of govern­ ment, courts and police. Applicant must be versed in politics and have a good idea about how police and court matters are handled. Writing skills are essential, abilities in photography are a plus. Send a resume with writing samples and clips to David T. Young, 1952 North Broadway, Hastings, Mich. 49058. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25, 1997 — Page 15 Hastings Jaycees announce ‘Outstanding Barry Citizens’ •The Hastings Ja>«xcs will present awards tdits "Outstanding Barrs Citizens" Saturday night al the second annual MainStrcel Savings Bank Honors Program •The public was asked to nominate people in lhe 13 categories and nominations were received from around the county The honors program is scheduled tor ’ pan . Saturday . Sept 27. at Central School Auditorium in Hastings lhe program will be hosted by WOOD-TV anchor/reporter Ljnda While There is no admission fee for t|te event ?The following awards will be presented tfic program ^Outstanding Young Religious Leader — £jny Westcndorp, a former teacher at Barry ttunty Christian School •^Outstanding Young Governmental Leader — Michael Brown. Barry County Admims- 1-800-UBMB liter — Tim DeMott, a reserve officer for Hastings City Police Outstanding Young EMT/Paramedic Kevin Neely, ol Thornapple Township Emergency Services Outstanding Young Educator — Tammy King, a kindergarten teacher with the Maple Valley School District Outstanding Young Firefighter — Brian Tyner, ol Thomapple Township Emergency Services Outstanding Young Farmer — Daniel Wenger, of Middleville Outstanding Young Health Fitness Leader —Tammy Nemctz. ol Pennock Health & Fitness Center Outstanding Young Person — Tammy Pennington. Executive Director of the Com­ mission on Aging. Outstanding Youth of Barry County — Leann Sage, of Delton. Outstanding Senior Citizen — Charles Monica, of Delton Outstanding Citizen of Barry County — Deb Durey. of Cinema 4 and the Mexican Connexion in Hastings. Hastings Jaycees Family of lhe Year — The Rod and Andrea Purdun family of Hast­ ings. For lurther information on this event, call Paul Ballinger al 948*9915 or Marcia Martin al 94X-9492 For information on ’.he Jaycees. a leadership training and community service organization for people 21 to 39 years old. call 945-9697 or 945­ .3448 CITY OF HASTINGS ELECTION NOTICE CLOSE OF REGISTRATION Take notice that any qualified elector of the City of Hastings. County of Barry, who is not already registered for the odd year general election to be held. November 4, 1997. Registration will be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day until Monday. October 6,1997 on which day the City Clerk will be in his office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of receiving registrations of electors qualified to vote. Everil G. Manshum, City Clerk Hastings, Michigan Color Tours jay. Coming Soon on the This is all there is left of a barn on McKeown Road following a fire caused by lightening last Friday. Damage is estimated a S80.000 Barn destroyed by fire Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit history. call for samc-day approval. CASH FAST11-800-968-2221 legacy, not a liability. Cton’t let taxes devastate your estate. For just pennies on the dollar you can protcct your family with guaranteed solutions.________________________________ Life change:. We’ll bt there • Howard R. Hartley Associate 616-792-9095 or 800-215-9090 Are all phone companies the same? Get the facts by calling the Telecommunications Consumer Information Center: r^AlEET NURSING^ SERVICES • • I x” RN s pay $20-$32 LPN s pay $15-518 CNA’s pay 59-S12 NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Apply for our two week mrsing assistant framing course You win be edible tor rwe on day three of our class, and begin earning an hourly Upon receiving your state certification, youf *Flexible Hours. Great Benefits* •Weekly Pay* *100% Paid Health Insurance* Excellent employment opportuni­ ties for individuals who are interested m the health care field shifts available upon completion of our class All We offer health insur­ ance. vacation and il'ness benefits Class starts October 22nd and ends November 6th The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00 a m SIGNING BONUS FOR RN'S - $750 LPN'S - $500 CNA'S - $250 until 4 00 p m and the last 5 days of class will be from 6 30 a m until 2 30 pm • Positions Available for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs if you are interested in taking this class please come to Tncmacoie Manor before October 17. 1997 between 8 00 a m and 4 30 p m . Monday through Friday to fill out an application Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay tor the class No phone calls, please 11 Precision !? Auto Body Repair ...Is Back & 100% Operational mean more choices, better services and lower prices. C‘»»7 T»«acommun<at>ona Conu'M' informatKX’ C*nt»» Notice Is hereby given the City of Hastings Department of Public Services will be flushing fire hydrants throughout City on October 7th and 8th of this year. Hydrant flushing may cause a slight loss of water pressure and some water discoloratlorT. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk hoirty rate will increase to $7 41 Q local phone service. This can 1-800-646-9999 rate of $6.81 per hour Ohio National . Financial Services. Competition is heating up for CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE HYDRANT FLUSHING Call for reservations Toll free 1-888-557-7775 — CommonPoint Mortgage GUN LAKE PRINCESS. Know the Facts. through lhe area about 5 p.m. Friday evening. "I heard ’his big crack and ran out the back door to sec what was going on." said Star Beach "1 didn't sec anything out of the ordi­ nary. though wc had lost our power. Then a few minutes later, wc began to smell smoke." That's when another look outside con­ firmed that the bam was burning. It was to­ tally engulfed in flames by lhe time firemen arrived. Firefighters from Hastings/BIRCH were called to the scene at 5:08 p.m. and called Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville. John­ stown. Thomapple and Hickory Comers de­ partments io assist. Lightning ignited a bam fire on McKeow n Road last Friday, destroying that structure and damaging others The barn, which belonged to Joseph and Star Beach of 3780 McKeow n Road, is a to­ tal loss. The loss, combined with damage lo the residence and one other bam on the prop­ erty. is estimated al $80,000. Il all began with a loud clap of thunder during one of several storms moving X&ornapple Come loin Our Quality Care Team!! ANS 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 ___ E.O.E. Call 1-888-607-8233 fa l< I< I« Hi A Special TfiankYou To... Hastings Fire Department, Hastings City Police, The Community and Our Friends & Families for all your help & support after our fire. Please stop by and visit our new facilities 819 E. Railroad, Hastings 948-9472 Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Of These Area Locations Hastings Delton Other Admiral Dowling Corner Store Hotra Pharmacy Back Door Deli Cloverdale General Store Cappon Quick Mart Bosley's Vermontville Grocery Prairieville General Store Hastings Speedy Mart Prairieville 66 Cinders Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Dj Electric Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Felpausch Delton Short Stop Felpausch A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Cedar Creek Grocery X-Press Northview Grocery Lake Odessa Penn-Nook Gifts • Crystal Flash, Plumb's • Bradee Drugs R & J’s • Lake-O Shell Goodenough Goodies • Felpausch Superette • Carl's Market Tom's Market • Hamlins Quick Stop Day By Day Thomapple Lake Trading Post Nashville Granny's General Store • Little s Country Store J-Ad Graphics • Carl's Market Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It & Go Pastoor's Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart • Cappons Quick Mart • Mace Pharmacy • South End Freeport L L J's Our Village General Store • Free Estimates • I �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 25, 1997 COURT N€UUS: •\ Lake Odessa man was sentenced lo pn»balion alter he pleaded no contest in District Court laxi month to negligent homicide I >.isid A Wright. 35. had been involved in a fatal traffic accident at (he intersection of Marlin Road and M-43 in June Chid Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow­ ell said she found the probation department's recommendation of no jail time appropriate, as there was no maliciousness apparent, such as drinking or reckless driving I think this was a situation that could happen to anyone." she said Wright s attorney. Michael McPhillips. said. David is so very sorry for what has happened He would do anything to change history il he could." He said Wright's first concern was that McPhillips do what he could to make things easier for the family of Calhleen Vanderwall. He added that Wright's mother had died in an accident involving a drunk dnver. so he knows the pain Vandcrwall's family is going through "My hope for David is that he can forgive himself. McPhillips concluded In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher said. This is a very sad case indeed, .is evident from the emotions on both sides" He s.nd Wright s momentary lapse of atten­ tion in looking at a map had brought him in front ol lhe court. From all appearances. Mr Wright is a decent, average citizen w h a family, who's never been in trouble with the law." whose driving record indicates that Wright is a re­ sponsible dnver. Fisher said that because no sentence could bring back Vanderwall. the chief question was what would be a fair re­ sponse "This is something that could have hap­ pened to anyone ot us in (his courtroom." he said He sentenced Wright to three years proba­ tion. with $1 .(HHI in costs, a $2.(MM) fine and a probation oversight lee. .is well as 200 hours ot community service Fisher said he was not imposing jail time, "because I don't think there's any useful pur­ pose to be serv cd by it In other Circuit Court business lust Thursikix • Kenneth R Wood. 57. of Hastings, was sentenced lo jail after he pleaded no contest last month in Circuit Court to second of­ fense drunk driving McDowell said most of Wood s previous offenses involved alcohol and that there is a lengthy history of alcohol and physical abuse in Wood's family "It’s too bad Mr Wood couldn't learn from those past experiences, she said She said Wood continues to retuse to take responsi­ bility for his alcohol problem. Wood’s attorney. Gordon Shane McNeill, said Wood is making a good faith effort to deal with his alcohol problem and that the plea agreement — in which prosecutors dropped a charge ol resisting and obstructing — will sene as a deterrent He called lhe pre-sentence report a very good evaluation, say ing. "His childhood con­ tinues to haunt him lo this day ." Banner CLASSIFIEDS CaU the Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I or Retil Sallotial \ds Recreation HASTINGS RESTORED W. GREEN ST. home. 2bd„ 1-1/2 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, den. 1st floor laundry. I car garage, stove, refrigerator. Wisher and dryer furnished, $700'month. Non-smokers preferred, securtiy deposit, (leaning deposit, credit report required. 945 4330 EARN $300 TO $1,000 Weekly stuffing envelopes at home! For information rush $1.00 and SASE lo Mailing H.M. Division •2 Box 014082 Kansas City, MO. 64101 A BEAUTIFUL 37FT. 5th wheel, slightly used, triple slides, washer, dryer, al! options, deluxe. Sacrifice. 616-962-4580. / or Sale ( REAM SOFA SLEEPER 76" long, $375. Tan thin striped sofa sleeper 88" long $475; anti­ que walnut oval droplcaf dining table open 52”x42” S525; 2 Heywood Wakefield solid burch corner tables $150 each. 616-664-4983 _______________ FOR SALE: Carolina work noots A Minnetonka moccasin. B B Shoe Repair, 123 S. Jeffer­ son. Hasting;_______________ KING SIZE “Pillow Top­ Luxury Firm mattress set with tramc A beautiful brass head­ board “Brand New". Cost $1,400, must sell! S375. I 517-676-6414______________ QUEEN MATTRESS SET. New, still in plastic. Beautiful brass headboard and deluxe 'rame VALUE S450: STEAL $175. 616-795-7120._________ RUTLAND TOWNSHIP PROPERTY OWNERS. If you arc concerned about the Blight ordinance A lhe Loss of rights lo your property, their will be an open meeting at 6:30pm., Wednesday, October 1st. at the Tick Tock Restaurant Help Wanted ALL POSITIONS AVAIL­ ABLE. Local factory outlet now has 17 openings in all depart menu Starting pay $410 per week, company training provided, no 3rd shifts. For interview call 616-243-9222 ask for ext.7___________________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St. Free port. Ml EOE_______________ EXPERIENCED PRINTER: Must be able to set up and oper­ ate a Michie V-50 letter press and a 15X18 two color printing press (702P Davidson PcrfecU*r) Operate camera occasional­ ly (lick 430 Daylight Camera). Perform bindery work as neces­ sary Starting wage based on experience. Apply at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. 404 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Ml 49058.__________________ NEED BABYSITTER TO BABYSIT in my home for after school, for 7 year old, refer­ ences, call 616-948-0157 after * 00am. s \ I Js MANAGER TRAIMF I am up tn S35K S55K m management sales. Company * it provide in class expcnscpaul training, openings in your local area, to qualify: Willing to work long hours if necessary, travel in local area, legal age with access to a reliable car, <. omprchensive-sportsminded. Tor a confidential interview appointment call Mr. Schumm NOW (S00) 238 0996. EOF. M F I-or Suh \utoniotive 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2-door, Teal, 5-srecd, p/s, p/b, p/1, anVfnVcasVraaio, very sharp car. excellent condition; asking $5,700. Call anytime after 6pm 517-726-0817_______________ FOR SALE: 1993 Pontiac Grand Am SE Coupe. Power everything, AM-FM stereo cassette, 4 cylinder, air condi­ tioning, cruise, tilt wheel, in excellent condition. Aqua with Charcoal interior, $7,500. Phone 669-9848 or 945-9747 I hunk >ou CARD OF THANKS The family of Clifton Gilles­ pie wish to thank all those special people who gave their support during his illness and death. This outpouring of love and kindness certainly has helped us through this time of sorrow and let us feel God’s love in the work*. _________________ The family CARD OF THANKS The family of Donald Mullen would like to thank lhe many people who thought of us during our loss. Your expressions of sympathy through your thoughts, cards and phone calls are greatly appreciated. Thank you Margaret Mullen and family CARD OF THANKS The family of Roy Dewey would like lo extend their heart­ felt thanks to all those who expressed their sympathy in any way. We were touched by your though fulness. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Doris. Ron A Mary Dewey and family, Linda 8l Doug Wooden and family Debra A Ray Perry and Family ( oininuniiv \otices Congratulations to Colleen Reed on her first 500 series 182-174-151=507! Tuesday Mixed League Hey Buzzard & Sherman! Love Ya _____________ B_____________ HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS “Its Cider Time Fcsti val". Cider, donuts, apple dumplings, water power and old time demos, live music, hay rides A lots more. Special features each weekend. Sept. 27/28: Tours/Victorian “Bowen House”, Plank house A Mill living quarters. Oct 4/5: Moun­ tain Men Encampment. Oct. 11/12: Civil War Reenactment. Oct 18/19: French Voyager Encampment 11am - 4pm. Adults S4 00 Kids SI 00 2 miles north Yankee Springs Stale Park off Bnggs Road 616 795 7530._______________ ONEIDA HELD MARKET: Sept 27th. 28th Recreational Market Place: Arts/crafu. anti ques, business, food, wagon ndcs, AUCTION entertainment, putt-putt golf, pelting zoo, pumpkin patch, maze, HOT AIR balloon rides. 3 miles west of Grand Ledge on Benton Road. 5'.7-627-7114. S«/<BARRY EATON FOSTER and adoptive group need donated items for benefit garage sale Proceeds to go to area foster children for x-mas gifts. Please bring clean usable items and clothing. CaU 948-3079. \nlupics ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET: Sunday, September 28, rain or shine, 300 exhibitors, a great selection of antiques, don’t truss this last big show of 1997, located al the fairgrounds right in Allegan, Michigan, 7:30am to 4:30pm. / anti 2 STALL HORSE trailer, $800 OBO; Old Ford tractor $2,500. Call 671-5169______________ ORGANIC PRODUCE locally grown. On site sales. Also quan­ tity buying available. Plow­ shares Certified Organic Farm, Hastings area, 616-623-8322 Mobile Homes ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for walcrbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. I-8OO-387-OQ35. West Mich. FOR SALE: 1982 COMMO­ DORE 14x70 mobile home. The home is currently located in a park and is available for immedi­ ate occupancy. The owner is MOTIVATED lo SELL. Asking S3,500 OBO. For more informa­ tion call 810-575-8636 or 248-414-7412, ask for Steve. Rusinew Services BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. AU makes & models, over 30 yean experience. Call 1-888498-9137/616 948-9137 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc Call Mike Moore, 6i6-623-2051 after 6:C0pm or pager 270 7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795 7830____________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, stump grinding, resonable rates, ftce estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson. 616 945-2545. PAINTING NOISES, BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING, etc. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. Call Randson Hcstcrly Painting and Tree. 616-945-2545. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding Estimates Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888.__ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945 9448 and leave message. in imposing sentence, Fisher said proba­ tion hopefully. “Will give you some incen­ tive lo get alcohol out of your life." He sentenced Wood to two yean probat ion with the first 30 days in jail and credit for three days served. He ordered Wood to pay a $500 fine. $250 in costs and a $150 forensic fund fee. He also ordered Wood to attend substance abuse counseling. • Jennifer M. Rabideau. 23. of Hastings, was sentenced lo a suspended jail term after she pleaded guilty last month in District Court to attempted embezzlement over $100. In exchange for her plea, prosecutors dropped a charge of embezzlement over $100. McDowell asked the court to follow the recommendation of no jail time. She said Rabideau made a mistake and her statements to probation officers, "indicate her heart is in the right place in trying lo provide for her daughter, though she's not going about it in the right way." She asked that Rabideau be required to complete her General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Rabideau's attorney, Gordon Shane Mc­ Neill. said he thought lhe pre-sentence report and McDowell's statements were correct. He said lhe first question she asked him was if she could pay restitution. In imposing sentence, Fisher said "what Mr. McNeill has worked out is a good reso­ lution to this matter." He said he agreed that Rabideau's main goal in the near future should be completing her high school educa­ tion. He sentenced Rabideau to two years proba­ tion. with 90 days in jail and credit for one day served while suspending the balance. He also ordered her lo pay $250 in costs and S680 restitution. • Christopher M. Cook. 19. of Wayland, was sentenced lo jail for violating terms of his probation. McDowell said the court was ’ more than familiar" with Cook. She said he "has com­ pletely and totally failed lo make any posi­ tive changes the court has tned to help him in." McDowell said Cook has continued his assaultive behavior and once tried to pay his court fines with a closed account check. She said Cook "has done absolutely nothing but ignore the court's orders,” and said she be­ lieved a prison sentence was more appropri­ ate than the recommendation of one year in jail. Cook's attorney. David Dimmers, said Cook has reported to his probation agent as required and is now employed in construction and sale of modular homes. He said an ethnic intimidation case in Kent County, in which Cook was accused of using racial epithets against a black police officer, has been dropped and Cook will instead plead guilty to resisting and obstructing there. In imposing sentence. Fisher said the first time he sentenced Cook, he wasn’t very op­ timistic that Cook would be successful due to his attitude. "I'm really not convinced your altitude has changed that much." he said. Fisher said he believed that Cook hurling racial slurs, especially at a police officer, shows that Cook doesn't have a sense of the dignity of other people. "These kinds of words are repugnant to civilized people. It makes me sick," he said. He said he would give Cook another chance, “so yuu can show me you respect other peo­ ple." but warned another incident like this would result in a prison sentence. He sentenced Cook lo 10 months in jail, with credit for 163 days credit. He also made Ccxik eligible for work release. • Kathy L Fianery, 37. of Lansing was sentenced to probation on a charge of resist­ ing and obstructing. Sentencing had been de­ layed since September 1996 McDowell said she would like lo sec con­ tinued probation. as she understood how dif­ ficult it is for people to overcome alcohol addiction and would like to see Flancry get another chance where she could plead to at­ tempted resisting Fisher said the probation department had recommended continued probation. Flancry's attorney. Kendall Smith, said Flancry was satisfied with the recommenda­ tion. though he appreciated McDowell's po­ sition. She was sentenced to one year probation, a $500 fine and $500 in costs, half of which may be paid through community service. • Duane A. Wade. 18. of Delton, pleaded not guilty to violating terms of his proba­ tion by failing to appear at a hearing to show cause on failure to pay fines and costs. A hearing was scheduled for Sept. 23. Promised federal suit not filed by Jason Carr Staff Water A lawsuit promised by two Middleville residents and their Grand Rapids attorney against lhe Hastings post of the Michigan State Police and lhe Barry County Prosecu­ tor’s Office has nui been filed. Jeremy Otto, his mother Laura Otto, and their attorney. Thomas Hcintzleman, had said they would file suit as result of what they claimed was police harassment and prosecutorial misconduct stemming from an investigation of a May breaking and entering of a home on North Norris Road in Yankee Spnngs Township. Jeremy Otto, 18. is charged with second degree home invasion and larceny in a build­ ing. He is scheduled for motion hearings in Barry County Circuit Court today (Thursday, Sept. 25) and for trial on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1-2. with back-up dates of Oct. 6. 7 and 10. U.S. District Court docket clerks in Grand Rapids said Wednesday that Heintzleman had no cases filed with them. Repeated phone calls to Heintzleman were not returned and attempts to contact the Ottos were not suc­ cessful. Police Beat: Troopers pursuing domestic charge ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers are pursuing a domestic violence charge against a 38-year-old Bellevue man after a Sept. 19 incident in the 9000 block of Cox Road. Troopers said as they approached the home, they could hear arguing and from the back door could see several broken glass containers and drinking glasses on lhe floor. They said the suspect had blood on his hand, but he claimed to have cause! the injury at work. Troopers said the victim told them the suspect had been drinking for about six hours and had been arguing with his son and her son earlier, after which he threw glasses and pulled a phone from its jack. She told police she left for lhe bathroom, but he followed her, punching holes in the wall above her head as she sat on the toilet. She said he kept punching holes in lhe wall steadily closer lo her head. Troopers said the woman did have small pieces of plaster and dry wall in her hair and each hole in the wall had blood in it. Troopers said as they arrested the suspect, he told them that since he was going to jail he should have gone ahead and hit her. Woman accused of resisting police ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are pursuing charges against a 50-year-old Bellevue woman, following a Sept. 14 traffic stop in the 8200 block of Tasker Road. Deputies said they attempted to stop a car for high speed, failing to dim headlights and straddling lhe center line. They followed the car to a home or. Tasker Road, but the woman did not open the door or roll down her window. Deputies said when they knocked co the window, the woman opened the door and became verbally abusive to them, refusing to provide her license, proof of insurance or registration. Deputies said lhe woman had a strong odor of intoxicants coming from her breath and had a flushed face, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. They said she refused to do dexterity tests for alcohol and tried several times to walk around deputies and an assisting Michigan Stale Police trooper to get into lhe home. As the woman was being arrested for drunk driving, she wrestled with officers and refused to walk to the patrol car after several requests to do so. When officers tried to walk her to the car. they said she went limp. The woman told police she had one year left to live because of lung cancer and said she had limited lung capacity because of the cancer. Deputies said she tried several times to smoke a cigarette before being arrested and started to make herself hyperventilate. Officers called an ambulance crew, but when they arrived the woman swore al the ambulance crew and said she didn't need any help. Deputies said they believed because of the woman's lung capacity il would not be safe to give her a breath test and instead took a blood sample after getting a search warrant. Juveniles suspected in break-in HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are continuing their investigation of a Sept. 19 • Timothy J. Warner, 26, of Wyoming, was sentenced to probation after sentencing on a marijuana charge was delayed from September 1996. McDowell said it appears Warner has suc­ cessfully completed terms of probation in the meantime and asked that he be allowed to plead guilty to possession of marijuana un­ der 7411 status, with a charge of delivery or manufacture of marijuana dropped Warner's attorney, James Kraayevcid, asked lhe court to follow the recommenda­ tion of the prosecutor. Under section 7411 of the Public Health Code, a person sentenced to a possession charge who successfully completes probation will not have a record kepi. Warner was sentenced to six months pro­ bation under 7411 status and costs of $500, as well as a probation oversight fee. • Steven A. Kaiser. 18. and Joshua A. Ryno. 19. both of Delton, were scheduled for an Oct. 27 trial on charges of malicious destruction of property over $100. They are accused of vandalizing buildings at Delton-Kellogg High School. • Melissa B. Robertson. 19. of Bellevue, pleaded guilty to violating terms of her pro­ bation by failing to report to her probation officer id July and August and by changing her residence without prior approval of her probation officer. Crowley said he agreed with the probation department's recommendation of 90 days in jail, with credit for 37 days served. Robertson's attorney. Tim Tromp. said Robertson was in the middle of a divorce and fighting for custody of her child He asked that no jail time be imposed "She's really having a tough time just trying to make it." he said. Fisher sentenced her lo 90 days in jail with credit for 37 days served. She was con­ tinued on probation and allowed to keep her youthful offender status. Under youthful of­ fender status, if Robertson successfully completes probation, the felony will be erased from her record break-in in the 900 block of South Church Street. Police said the victims told them a screen had been removed from the window and $150 was stolen from lhe home. They suspected a 16-year-old relative. Police said they found the 16-year-old suspect later that night, who told them he and a 14-year-oiJ took the screen off and went inside. He told police he look $30. while the other suspect look $120, after which lhey left through the front door. He added that lhe 14-year-old had taken lhe screen with him. The second suspect told police the 16-year-old had asked him to go to court with him while he paid some probationary fines. He said they were heading away from the court, so he asked the 16-year-old where lhey were going. He responded that he needed to go to a home to gel the money Police said he told them the 16-year-old removed the screen with a screwdriver, while he acted as a lookout down the street. Afterward, the two went down to a creek cast of the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Marshall Street, where the 16year-old broke up the screen and threw it and the screwdriver into the creek. The second suspect told police the 16-year-old showed him lhe money stolen, but didn't give him any. Alcohol, pot charges sought HASTINGS — Hastings City Police are pursuing drunk driving and possession of manjuana charges against an 18-year-old Hastings man. following a Sept. 21 traffic stop on West Stale Street. Police said they stopped the vehicle for weaving in ils lane. The driver gave them his driver's license, along with an expired temporary operators permit, an expired vehicle registration and an expired proof of insurance. Police said they detected a strong odor of intoxicants coming from lhe vehicle. They said the inan denied drinking, even after officers told him they could smell alcohol. When lhe man got out of the vehicle, officers described him as unsteady on his feet. A preliminary breath test registered a .13 percent blood alcohol level. A .10 blood alcohol level is considered drunk driving. Police said as the) palled down the man before placing him in lhe patrol car, they found a small plastic bag bunched up in his pocket, with what appeared to be marijuana. As police inventoried the man's vehicle before impounding il. they found his wallet containing another plastic bag with a small amount of green leafy material and two manjuana cigarette butts. Police said both bags later tested positive for marijuana. Escanaba men face local charges HASTINGS — Two suspects are being relumed from Escanaba, after Michigan State Police troopers' investigation of a July home invasion in Hope Township. Troopers said the suspects. Lavcm E. Thomson. 22. and an 18-year-old man. were planning to steal from their grandparents and that on lhe way to lhe home invasion stopped lo buy duct tape, nylons and gloves. Troopers said the two suspects had kicked in lhe door with the intention of tying up the grandparents, who are in their 80s. They were scared off b) the grandfather, who had been asleep in a chair with lhe television on The two suspects relumed to Escanaba, where the investigation was continued by troopers from the Gladstone post. Thomson was arrested and transported from Escanaba to Hastings by Michigan State Police Aviation He is scheduled for an Oct. I preliminary examination on a charge of home invasion The 18-year-old is awaiting sentencing on another charge in Delta County and will be arrested and transported to Hastings later. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-10-02.pdf 1aecb47ee027ee50850c1f0bfd6e74dd PDF Text Text Football Saxons making a mark Maple Valley vote recount set See Page 3 See Page 10 The Hastings Legislative Coffee slated The Legulative Coflee hut been ret for I un. Monday, Oct. I), at the Carat) Seat Restaurant. Hratinp. Stare Senator Joanne Emmons. Rapreaerarahre Terry Geiger and John Ranine—> represemiag Conpe reman Vera EHera, wfll be preeent to deal with mr —aes *e jmMic —(hi nish to dratam. A amr rate wiD be taken al the end of the session to give leghfonora specific feedback on —ues itiemeanri. The 1 rgitiethT Coffees are sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. The chamber encourages all ■any Cm—y careens to amend. Life Chain rally slated for Oct. 5 The Berry County chapter of Right to Life will take part in the 'Life Chain ■97' rally across America a— Canada from 2:3C Io 3:® pan. Sunday. Oct 3. Christians and pro-lifers will join faces to pray for an end to ab~rion and l> bold signs with anti-abortion mas- The 'Life Chain" participants will meet al 2:15 pm. al the CarQuest park­ ing lot to collect signs and walk desig­ nated locations. The Life Chain ministry was founded in 1987 rod the observance has been held locally since 1993, coordinated by Joanna Haddix. For more information, call 948-4033 Blood drive set In Hastings Oct. 7 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from I to 7 pan .-Tuesday. Oct. 7. al the First Presbyterian Church. 231 South Broadway in Hastings The need for blood has risen steadily over the I— several years a— shortages have been reported in the region lately. Anyone who weighs at least 110 pounds, is at least 17 years of age, is in reasonably good health and has not given blood within the last 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to con­ tribute. For more information, call the local Red Cross office al 945-3122. First Friday topic te ‘Menan’s Friends’ Former SU’e Rep. and former guber­ natorial candidate Lynn Jondahl will talk about the “Menan's Friends" peti­ tion drive at the next First Friday forum Oct. 3. Jondahl has been a guest speaker at many previous First Friday programs in Hastings and was guest speaker at the annual Barry County Democratic Party Truman-Johnson Dinner in 1987. He served 12 years in the Michigan House of Representatives as a Democrat from Okemos. He was voted “Most Effective Legislator" by his peers in a secret bal­ lot several years ago. He left the State House to run for governor in 1994. but was defeated in a four way race for the Democratic nomi­ nation. Since then, he has taken on the job of executive director of the Michi­ gan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship, a progressive think tank. He also is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. Jondahl will talk about the petition drive to get the question of physician assisted suicide on the state ballot for the November 1998 election. He stresses that the campaign is not in any way connected to Dr. Jack Kevorkian and that what is proposed is legalizing helping the terminally ill die only if they wish. The process would be heav­ ily regulated in an effort to avoid abuses. (More BRIEFS cont. page 2) See Page 4 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. OCTOBER 2. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 40 News Briefs Band concert will be Saturday PRICE 50* Winterfest for ‘98 will be scaled down by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Gun 1 ukc Wintcrfest will only be a ghost of its former self this coming January, members of the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors decided Wednesday. Only a few main events will be held, ac­ cording to chamber member Jerry Davis. "The Sea Shanty will have a swim sun review." he said. "O’Neil's (Restaurant and Pub) will have a chili fest A small group ts talking about having a Polar Bear Dip. but that has not been pulled together." Davis said the chamber also will hold its traditional Las Vegas Night. Plus, he said, "there may be some other things continued by other individuals. The sporting goods stores have always had a month-long fishing contest. They may do that again. Some of the people who held events in the past may say We gotta do this again and I II get in there and do the work.’" The decision to scale back Winterfcsi came after the board failed to attract a chairperson to organize the event. Chamber members polled in the last few weeks also thought the event should not continue as it was. accord­ ing to Davis. Some of the festival events took a lol of "hard work" to organize. Davis said, but pro­ ceeds from them were barely enough to pay* expenses The raffle, for instance, took a lol of lime, but did not yield much, he said. "All these things arc fun things — they add to the excitement and add to the draw." he said, "but they're just an awful lol of work The people who have really done the hard work on Wintcrfest got tired." Davis said there is also less of a need to provide people a break in the monotony of winter, which was the original purpose of the festival when it started 17 years ago. "Now there are other things for people to do in the winter." he said. "There's more TV. more computers, entertainment is closer..." Plans are to have the remaining events held at the same time the Wintcrfest is usu­ ally held, the last Saturday in January County authorizes active role in Southwest Barry Sewer woes by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposd System customers may face significant rate increases if legal action is necessary to pur­ sue solutions to the system's troubled wastewater treatment plant. Officials arc scurrying to study the situa­ tion before the statute of limitations expires, which in one case is thought to be this week, and the part-time sewer system project manager resigned Sunday. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers called a special meeting Tuesday to au­ thorize Chairman Jim Bailey. County Ad­ ministrator Michael Brown and the chairman of the County Department of Public Works to consult with attorneys and pursue any necessary action to protect the county and DPW’s interests. The county put it» full faith and credit be­ hind the SI2 million bonds that financed the initial project. "We arc officially the owners until the bond is paid off.” Commissioner Tim Burd said. Overseer of the project is the Southwest Barry County Sewer & Water Authority. Several county commissioners said they hoped a lawsuit would be a last resort. "I'd like to sec it come to a settlement, an agreement, and be done with it." Bailey said. "The bottom line is I want to sec the plant... in compliance.” "We're just trying to find out who screwed what up and how to solve the problem." Commissioner Burd said after the meeting. "They are still not sure what the problem is." The county board s action this week is "to protect ourselves from the statute of limita­ tions that arc coming up due very, very soon." "You have a certain amount of time See COUNTY, continued page 2 “Critters and creatures visit Central" There were hairy (and fuzzy) beasts aplenty last Friday during the annual Central Elementary Pet Show, put on by third graders in Mary Larkiris, Cheryl Brown's and Shirley Keeler's classes. The pet show ended the students' reading unit on pets. Here. Brittany Burandt (left) and Kristen Falconer show of! their special 'pets' — a stuffed bear and flamingo For more photos of the event, see inside this issue. Youngsters safe after long journey to day care center by Mary Warner Staff Writer School officials have taken steps to pre­ vent a repeat of an incident last Wednesday in which two young children failed to board their bus after school and walked two miles Banner staff writer wins two state awards Mary Warner, staff writer for the Hastings Banner, has won two awards in this year's Michigan Press Association Better Newspa­ per Contest. She look a first place for best feature picture with her photo of a woman jumping into the frigid waters of Gun Lake in anticipation of the annual Gun Lake Wintcrfest The picture appeared on the front page of the Banner on Jan. 23. 1997. Warner was photographing a promotion for Wintcrfest when a group of people at­ tempted a trial run of the popular "Polar Dear drivers." • Brenda Signs, mother of the boy. said her son went outside and Bus 20 wasn't there, and his regular driver wasn't there. According to the girl's mother. Julie Power, her daugh­ ter and Signs' son "somehow got in cahoots Dip." Warner, in describing the picture, said. "We thought the expression on the face of the woman in the photograph truly depicted what it is like to jump into a freezing cold and decided to walk." “They went to his house to pick up some toys and went on their way." Power said. Power's husband look his daughter back over the route the two look. Powers said They walked north on Michigan to Woodlawn, west on Woodlawn to M-43. and north on M-43 to Learn N Play M-43 is a busy highway with no sidewalks. The children had to cross M-43 to get to the day care center "I couldn't believe that they didn't gel struck by a car or gel picked up." Power said. lake in the middle of winter. She added that ’ sometimes when you arc taking a photograph, you know right away if it’s going to be a good shot — if you've found exactly the right composition, and know the photo will also be technically proficient That wasn't the case with the Wintcrfest preview photograph The dippers were in and out of the waler so fast 1 could only hope I managed to gel a good shot. So it was fun to discover this photo on the contact sheet “ Banner Editor David T Young said he thought Warner was deserving of the honor. "It was one of those rare photos that doesn't need words — H seems to speak for itself. See AWARDS, continued page 2 to their day care center. Colleen Bilger, owner of Learn N Play Child Care Center, said she was shocked when the two children, ages 5 and 7. showed up at the day care center 10 minutes after their bus had dropped other students off. "They just walked in the front door and said. 'We walked from school.’" Bilger said. "I don’t know how they found their way here. I got really scared. They could have been abducted or hit by a car." The children attend Northeastern Elemen­ tary in Hastings According to Principal Mary Youngs, the incident was the culmina­ tion of several circumstances. Usually stu­ dents are walked to their buses by their teachers, she said, but last Wednesday the teacher of one of the students slopped to at­ tend to a youngster who was crying. The rest of the teacher's class continued to the bus. Youngs said. In just a very short time, she said, the two children, a boy and a girl, "hooked up and decided to walk," she said. The two chose not to board the bus. ac­ cording to their parents, because the usual bus they ride was not there, and neither was their usual bus driver. Youngs said the stu­ dents usually nde Bus No. 20. but the bus garage was "making a switch in shuttle Banner staffer Mary Warner is pictured with the two awards she won for photography in the annual Michigan Press Association newspaper awards contest Power said the family lives near the day care center, so the route was not new to her daughter, who is "real good with directions." "We re all very fortunate nothing did hap­ pen to them." Signs said. Signs said she See DAY CARE, continued page 14 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 2. 1997 COUNTY authorizes active role, continued from page 1 within wiuJi to di\tovcr a problem and take legal avium. Brown *aid aiict the meeting Ik- al*o emphasized that the board was not necessarilv pro|«ostng a law sun and that some proievl vontraels luxe arbitration clauses “This plant was built in 1991 were coming up in '97 on those dales Once you surpass that date you now have effectively lost the legal course ot action y«»v can lake It deemed necessary Io III. a lawsuit to protect the county's interest, we want to be in a position Io do that." Brown said Commissioner lunmcl Herrington said the situation seems like ' inis-adnunistraiion to let it go like this " The plant is not working properly, espe­ News Briefs Community services fall open house set A community services fall open house is planned lor 8 to 10 am Fri­ day. Oct 3. al the complex al 450 Meadow Run. Hastings. Agencies taking part arc lhe Barry County Foundation. Barry County I nitcd Way Barry Community Hos­ pice. Family and Children's Services. Glowing Embers Girl Scouts and the Gerald R Ford Boy Scout Council, and the Barry County chapter of the Ameri­ can Red Cross Each organization will have a member ot its stall on hand to answer questions about services offered and will have displays outlining the resources available to Barry County residents. C ollee and rolls will be served Flu, pneumonia clinics scheduled The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment will offer flu and pneumonia clinics later this month and during Oc­ tober throughout lhe area Shots will be available from noon to 4 pm every Thursday next month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings Cost is $10 for a flu shot and $15 for a pneumonia shot. There will be no 7*Chaig?-t< i people with Medicare B or Medicaid cards. Blue Care Network cards will enable holders to gel free flu shots. Tetanus shots will be free Other sites and dates are I to 3:30 p m tk i 8 al Faith United Methodist Church. Delton; 2 to 4 p m Oct. 15 at Ihornapplc Kellogg High School; 8:30 to II am Oct 18 at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department; 2 to 4 p.m Oct 28 al Lakewood High School; 4 to 7 p m Oct 28. Maple Leal Grange; and 2 30 to 4 30 p m Oct 29. Sunfield United Methodist Church For more information call lhe Health Department al 945-9516. Pennock to offer pain management Pennock Hospital will begin pain management services starting on Friday. Oc t 3 The service will be located on the thud floor ol the hospital II will diag­ nose and treat patients with a broad range ot disorders, including pain stem­ ming from low back and neck disease, shingles and from cancer, along with acute and chronic pain disorders. The approach to treatmeni will in­ clude medication, therapeutic nerve block techniques, physical and occupa­ tional therapy, biofccdback. stress man­ agement and counseling Pennock will be a partner with Michigan Pain Consultants, a Grand Rapids-hascd firm that operates six pain management programs in West Michi­ gan I or more inlomution. call <XCMJ) 281- cially in the winter months." Burd said after the meeting "The sewage coming in is way too cold lor n io be treated properly inside the plant It's been an ongoing problem, de­ pending on how cold the winter is. "They spot checked a certain number of the pipes down there and they were not put in al the proper depth." he said. About "10 percent ot pipes were too shallow and not pul tn at the right specifications at 5 1/2 feet (below the surface). A lot of people contend that is lhe prob­ lem because n (effluent) is getting way too cold before it gets in there." l he wastewater treatment plant (an acti­ vated sludge treatment system) has not been in compliance with the nitrate discharge re- Hearing services open house set Audiology Professionals will have an open house today and Friday ii its of­ fices in lhe Pennock Professional Build­ ing at 915 W Green St. in Hastings. A representative will give a free demonstration of the new Phonak Au­ dioZoom hearings aids. Hearing aids will be cleaned free and there will be hearing screening and a chance to win a year's supply of hearing aid batteries. For more information, call 945-3888. Depression screens available on Oct. 9 National Depression Screening Day will be observed from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m Thursday. Oct 9. at the Caledonia Clinic ol Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Confidential help is available on a walk-in basis at the clinic, located al 9090 South Rodgers Court. Suite D. Caledonia. Visitors will be asked to fill out a written self-test, can receive free educational materials and talk one-onone with a mental health professional. Showcase to have folk and bluegrass Folk, bluegrass and gospel music will be performed by the Lonesome Travelers and the Singing Stnngs at 6:30 p.m Thursday. Oct. 2. during the Musicians Showcase at Arby's. The Lonesome Travelers, a trio from mid- and eastern Michigan, will make their first Showcase appearance as a group They mainly play folk music similar to groups such as the Kingston Trio. Members are Jim Hall, Dennis Duffey-Naim and Jerry Peterson. The Singing Strings of Grand Rapids and Middleville arc Showcase veterans. They blend country, bluegrass and gospel music Members arc Lee and Lucy Patterson. Red and Ella Kimble and Gar Buhrer Seating al the Showcase is available on a first-c.»mc. first-served basis. Ebersole planning open house Oct. 11 The Lansing School District's Eber­ sole Environmental Education and Con­ ference Center will have an open house from iumhi to 5 p.m Saturday. Oct. 11. The center, located on a 158-acre site in Allegan County in the Gun Lake area, features over a mile of boardwalk nature trails, wetland areas, a private lake and a climax hardwood forest. Admission to the open house is free. Activities will include trail hikes, catch and release fishing for those who bring their own bait and pole, canoeing, open archery range, hay rides, cider pressing and facility lours /X chili dinner, sponsored by the Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation, also will be held Cost will be $4.50 for adults and S3 for children 12 and under The LEAF will award a cash prize for scholarships to the camping school that brings the most families to the open house First prize will be S50 and sec­ ond prize will be $25. For more information, call (616) 792­ 6294 or (517 ) 325-6348 ‘It’s Cider Time’ series continues Historic Bowens Mills will continue the It's Cider Time' tall festival senes this weekend with the Fork River Free Trappers Mountain Men encampment and the bl.uksmiths Hammer Inn Gates will be »»pcn from II am to 4 p m Saturday and Sunday Bowen* Mills will have a senes ot festivals ea*.h weekend until Oct 18-19 Included al each festival will he water power demonstrations, museum tours, bLnksimth and .oopcis shops open, hay iidc- harvest lime crafts, live mu­ sk. IihkI, a ci'imttv store. Pioneer Park anil I .. I Mill Ua’c I ash weekend also will so. I.i.l • in . entertainment by bk.d artists II. icmaindvt ! 1cMiv.il* will locus on at I . War ic itia.lmcul and Abra­ ham I ihvoin display (kt II and 12. and .< I tend \i«v.i-.-cur encampment Oct IK aid 19 Gate Ices, which are used lor upkeep <1 Bowens Mills, aie s4 tor adults and s| lor children lot more mlonnation. call 79*■'*«<! Meeting to save old TK schoc I set A community meeting on how to preserve the current Thomapplc Kellogg Middle School building will be held at 6 30 p m Monday. Oct 6. at the girls' gym al the old school Hie building, which in the past has served as Ihornapplc Kellogg High School, will no longer be in use by the school district alter lhe new middle school is completed. All TK High Schixd alumni are en­ couraged to attend the meeting Monday evening Rod Kenyon, who is spear­ heading lhe w'lort to save the old build­ ing. said possible uses include a com­ munity center, a senior citizens' center, a community library, museum or a place !*• house latchkey kids A '..ilk through ot the current middle scthH'l will take place from 6 30 to 7 p m Monday and the meeting will fol­ low For more mlonnation. call 795-3606 or 795-6606 quircments set by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality during winter months, said Lloyd Goyings. chairman of the Southwest Barry Sewer Authority The excess nitrate discharge is not harm­ ing the environment "in this particular setup because it vents to a lake." said Jeanette Bai­ ley of the DEQ ground waler section If the treatment plant were an older one. it could apply for a permit variance for a higher level of nitrates, but because it is a stalc-of-thc-ari sequential batch reactor (SBR). lhe DEQ believes the plant should be able to meet lhe required nitrate level, she said. Other SBR plants around the stale arc hav­ ing similar problems, possibly because of lhe winter climate, so the Barry plant's prob­ lem is not an isolated case, she said The Barry Sewer Authority has applied to the DEQ for a permit variance for sodium and chloride which allows for a higher dis­ charge of nitrates. The DEQ also is review­ ing an application from Barry for its ground water discharge permit for total and inorganic nitrogen, which has to be renewed every five years. Goyings agrees that lhe environment is not in danger from current discharges "I don't believe we arc degrading the ground water — no more than farmers and homeowners who put fertilizer on the ground." Treated liquid discharged from the plant is not meeting the state's total and inorganic nitrogen limits of five milligrams per liter because the temperature of the sewage enter­ ing the plant "is lower than anticipated." Goyings said. Microbes cannot effectively break down lhe nitrogen at the cooler tem­ perature. He said that wastewater discharge limit is "half of the drinking waler standard, which is 10 milligrams per liter. "The temperature is lower than design specifications called for." which is 10 de­ grees Celsius. Nitrogen limits have exceeded the state guidelines in winter months when the tem­ peratures of sewage has been below 10 de­ grees Celsius, he said. The treatment plant works "quite well in the summer." To try to alleviate the winter problem, "we are going to insulate lhe sidewalls of the (reactor) basins and put an insulated cover over the basins” in an attempt to warm the effluent. The costs of those improvements arc es­ timated at $60,000. Sewer Authority offi­ cials have asked its engineering firm to help finance the "remedial actions. They felt it was value-added action and they are not go­ ing to participate." Goyings said. "They feel, at this point, that they arc providing some cnginccnng services to help us take care of it." If legal action is taken, potentially it could involve many contractors and firms and be "very; costly, between $150,000 !o $200,000," Goyings said. "In order to pay for that, wc would be looking al a signifi­ cant increase of rates." That was one of lhe reasons Rich Pierson submitted his resignation as part-time sewer project manager. Pierson has been on the job since the inception of the Barry Sewer Authority in May 1991 and agreed to continue, as an independent contractor, until a full-time manager is hired. Goyings said the Sewer Authority tabled Pierson s resignation to have time to review the language in his contract to determine lhe number of days required for notice of termi­ nation. In Pierson's resignation letter, he in­ dicated he was willing to complete his con­ tractual obligations, upon the Authority Board s written request, despite staling that he want to resign immediately. Goyings said the Authority Board is se­ lecting a full-time manager. Pierson said he believes legal action against the sewage disposal system engineers and contractors would affect the authority in five ways. He cited significantly increased workloads for the existing staff and the prospective new manager and "significant rate increases to the customers of the system, bey ond rate increases needed Io cover debt and operations expenses "It (legal action) will distract the organiza­ tion from focus on specific actions to be taken to resolve identified problems." Pier­ son said, and "encumber on-going (and fu­ ture) projects which are needed for debt re­ The photo above took first place in the “feature picture’ category. AWARDS.. .continued from page "We're all very happy for Mary and her honor. She is deserving because she works very hard and is conscientious about what she photographs and writes about." Warner said one reader liked the picture so much that he ordered two 8xl() prints, even inough he wasn't related Io lhe woman in the photo — he just liked lhe photograph The judges of the contest also were im­ pressed, commenting. "Easy winner There's not a whole lot else to say Great subject in the icy water" There were 33 entries submitted in her fea­ ture picture category She also won honorable mention accolades for her picture story appearing in lhe March 13 Banner jdxiut a nux?k wedding ceremony al Delton Kellogg High School A stand­ alone photo of the ceremony appeared on the front page and a story and several photos 1 were published on page 14 of lhe same edition. "With the mock wedding photos. I iiave to admit a little competition from two other newspapers also covering the event moti­ vated me to try a little harder, in spite of the fact that my old camera lacked any automatic settings and I had no wide angle lens." Warner said. "I now have a brand new camera (thanks again, boss), which will possibly motivate me to stretch even further photographically." The judges said in their comments. "Well done, especially considering the equipment the photographer had to use." The Banner competes in the Class C cate­ gory for weeklies in the contest for newspa­ pers with between 5.000 and lO.OOOJrt Os­ culation. t Moose breakfast brings in *350 for child abuse prevention Hastings Moose Lodge #628 has donated S350 to the Barry County Chile Abuse Prevention Council. The funds were raised during the pancake-plus breakfast the Moose held during Summerfest. On hand for the check presentation are (from left) John Amalio, Moose administrator. Rachel Barton, cook; and David Bryan, governor; and Barbara Wright, executive director of the County Child Abuse Prevention Council The funds will be used for part of the council's budget, Wright said payment." The Authority Board's "energy , time and commitment is better spent moving forward on corrective courses of action ready to be implemented." he said. The Southwest Barry system started with a 1986 Wall Lake study to explore the possibility of a sewer and expanded into a system to serve Barry. Hope. Johnstown and Prairieville townships. DEFENSE continued from page 11 Junior Varsity The Pioneers took an 18-6 lead alter one quarter and went on to win 61-23. Hastings got 8 points from Susie Hubbard and 5 markers from Michelle Griggs Zclland beat Hastings 65-39 on Tuesday night. Hubbard led all Saxon scorers with 13 points. Leah Pumford tallied 8 markers and Ericka Barnum also scored 8 points. Freshmen In a low-scoring affair. Hastings scored just enough points. 27-22. to beat East Grand Rapids on Sept. 25. Kailcy Lyons scored 8 points and Cathy Anderson added 6 points The Saxons scored 21 of their 27 points in the second and third quarter and blanked E G R (0 points»in the third quarter Sara Williams scored 8 and /Xndcrsoii 7. but Hastings fell to Zeeland on Tuesday 47­ 42 The Saxons were up 37-36 heading into the fourth quarter and were out-scored 11 -5 :n lhe final frame Toothbrush sale is this weekend The Hastings Exchange Club will conduct its annual toothbrush sale Fri­ day and Saturday and all proceeds will be used for the prevention of child abuse in Barry County Exchange Club members, along with help from the Excel Club (the high school version of the Exchange Club) will sell the $1 toothbrushes in front of the Felpausch Food Center Plumb s, and Kmart in Hastings this Friday and Saturday Promoting the sale, (in the photo, back row. from left) are Mary Youngs. Joan Heffelbower. Louise Hutchings, Brian Ostennk. Carl Schoessel. (front row) Martha Edger. Jean Selleck, pro­ ject chairwoman Nancy Bradley. Barbara Schondelmayer. Barbara Wright and her daughter, Stephanie Wright. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 2, 1997 — Page 3 Capacity crowd on hand for Star Elementary dedication There was standing room only at the dedication of Star Elementary Sunday, as students, parents, teachers, administrators, and even some graduates of the original oneroom Star School gathered together to celebrate the completion of the first new building in the Hastings school district to be constructed since the late 1960s. The school is 54.300 square feet, has 13 general classrooms, art. computer, music and science rooms, a gathering area for small group activities, and an all-purpose room with a stage. Recount set for Maple Valley vote by Cindy J Smith Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Canvassers will mcci at 9 a.m. Thursday. Oct. 9. to de­ cide whether the results of successful Maple Valley school bond proposal were valid. This proposal, the first bond Maple Valley voters have approved since its consolidation more than 30 years ago. will provide new classrooms, science labs and other improve­ ments in the district, and eliminate the need for portable classrooms. The cost to taxpay­ ers there will be $8.6 million for up to 30 years. The final tally showed that of the 1.387 voters in lhe district. 706 said yes. taking the election by 25 votes. Ironically, a simi­ lar proposal was turned down by Maple Val­ ley voters last spring, by a small margin of just 52 voles. Is 25 votes worthy of a challenge? The taxpayer who tiled lhe petition for the re­ count. Barry County Commissioner Tim Burd, said that he felt it wasn't that large a margin Burd didn't do so because he fell anyone was dishonest, he just wanted to be sure that things were done accurately "Thai's just 13 votes cither way." he said during an interview. “And this election was done with paper ballots. Anyone can make a mistake." Burd, who also requested a recount in 1992 when he lost his first County Board of Commissioners race to Orvin Moore by four votes, said that when canvassers meet al the commissioners' chambers Oct. 9. they will determine if baflots were properly secured, and then begin counting them on by one. Each also will be reviewed to sec if they were marked correctly Any marked incor­ rectly can be challenged as a valid vote. How do school officials feel about the challenge? Superintendent Clark Volz was also contacted about the recount and said that he fell it "just routine." "It's every citizen's right to verify the count." he said. "I think, however, with pa­ per ballots, the margin for error is very small. Our election workers arc very well trained and very careful" He also sa:d that he certainly was not of­ fended by Burd's persistence to verify the election "I'm not offended." he said. "1 am glad that we all live in a country that allows that." He added that those who were involved in the process need Io keep in mind the purpose behind an election "1 am very grateful that this bond issue passed, for the sake of kids." he said. "But the whole idea wasn't to win. it was to find out what the voters wanted " Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma said the Board of Canvassers always meets lhe day after an election to verify that workers have completed information on the election correctly When members meet for the sec­ ond lime next week, they will review each ballot and rc-tally votes Those attending may challenge any vote cast if there is a valid reason The board is made up of two Republicans and two Democrats, appointed by the County Board of Commissioners. When finished, if it is determined that the bond issue did indeed pass. Maple Valley of­ ficials will proceed with plans for renova­ tions and plan to involve the public in the decision making process When recounted, if nay votes exceed those who said yes. there will be no additional millage levied in the district at this point, but Maple Valley officials could revise their proposal and ask voters for their support again in 45 days The savings to area taxpayers, according to Burd, is well worth signing his name to the petition requesting the recount "F*»r a savings of almost nine million dol­ lars. I felt we could give it a shot'" he said Star third grader McKenzie Densmore told the audience that ‘we are proud to bo a pari of the Hastings Area School System? Star secretary Judy Lenz was a student at the original one-room Star Elementary School. She recalled walking 1.1 miles to school every day, and also said that when she started her new duties at Star August 11. there was at least one sight at the new school reminiscent of the one-room school — three porta-johns. (Indoor bathroon facilities were, however, ready by the time school opened.) Tom Groos, president of Viking Corp., said ‘It sure feels great to be here and see this long-term dream become a reality." Viking donated a fire protection system to the new school. Star Elementary students in first through fourth grades sang ‘My Country Tis of Thee’ and "When You Wish Upon A Star." Carol Rogers of E.W. Bliss said her company is looking forward to its partnership with Star Elementary. SALES PROFESSIONALS FOR MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES A fast growing subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company seeks a sales professional who excels in a fast-paced, growth-facilitating environment. helpful but not necessary area. 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November 4. 1997 Registration will be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day until Monday, Octobers. 1997 on which day the City Clerk will be in his office between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 p.m. for the purpose of receiving registrations of electors qualified to vote. Everil G. Manshum. City Clerk Hastings. Michigan Designer-Assembly Machines Growing Machine Builder is looking for a talented individual capable of designing machines from concept to working systems. Candidate must have experience with pneu­ matic and mechanical design. Electrical design and/or experience with PLC pro­ gramming a major plus. 3D design capabil­ ity preferred, but will consider 2D. Excellent pay for the right person. Please send resume in confidence to V-Tec Systems. P.O. Box 68. Hastings. Ml 49058. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 2, 1997 LETTERS.,.from Barry County receives substance abuse grants cur readers Board should explain character education To lhe editor: I am writing in response to the letter written by Robert Webb concerning the implementa­ tion of character education in our schools and the actions of the Hastings School Board I attended both meetings Mr Webb refers to in his letter and he is correct in stating that he received no response from the board or superintendent. What he did get were overted eyes and blank stares. This leads me to believe the school board is either not interested in the character education issue, or members just plain don't understand where Mr. Webb is coming from. This is really a shame, considering that they have already voted to teach it in our schools. Mr. Webb has done his homework on this issue, and brings up many good points, none of which the board cares to hear As Mr. Webb states, is this "character education" model really necessary for our children? Aren’t we. as parents, capable enough to teach our children how to become functional members in society? Like Mr. Webb, my husband and 1 want to leach our children the morals and values we have, not those of people we hardly know. Our govern­ ment, school board and administrators do not always know what is best for our children. And we. as parents, need to make our feelings known — before it is too late. That is why I am making it my business, as a concerned citizen and parent, to attend every board meeting. Who knows what could be voted in next — with little or no input from parents9 In recent months, not only has character education been implemented, but our kindergarten schedule also has been changed. And all of this is done with little or no input from parents And teachers, who do not hold the same views as the board on a cer­ tain issue are not heard either. So. 1 ask. what’s next? Making our children wear uniforms and teach them that children are “better seen and not heard?" What other changes are on the agenda that may go un­ noticed until it is too late? Of course, you can try to question the board about these things, but they don't have to answer you. This is because they have adopted new rules on how the public can par­ ticipate at a board meeting. I really must question the validity and legal ramifications of these new rules. If you can't get answers from the board or superintendent, who are you supposed to get information from? I don't know about anyone else, but 1 will be attending meetings and doing what I can to make sure my children get the education I think they should. I hope more parents come to the board meetings in the future There arc usually only a small handful attending. Remember, looking out for our future generations and how they are being educated should be a top priority. They will be running this country some day. and making policies of their own. So. attend lhe next school board meeting, it may prove to be a real “learning experience." Tisha Harris Hastings NAFTA ‘fast-track’ campaign blitzes the airways To the editor: By now. we have probably all seen lhe TV ads touting renewed fast track authority for the North American Free Trade Agreement. (NAFTA). The Business Roundtable has sprung into action. Chief executive officers of Caterpillar. Inc . the Boeing Co.. Procter and Gamble. T R W. Inc.. Chrysler Corp., and General Motors Corp, have all pledged $100 to in­ fluence the passage of renewed fast track authority for President Clinton. In addition, they arc seeking corporate contributions total­ ing $3 million to influence congress and the public on fast track. In its solicitation letter, the Business Round­ table makes some questionable assertions, possibly blatantly false assertions. This letter states that. "Without new fast track authority. America’s global trade leadership will be ir­ reparably harmed." Also that "’organized labor, human rights groups, protectionists, isolationists and some environmental organizations arc questioning the benefits of trade and investment to the United States.” It makes me wonder if we lose our global trade leadership, who will assume that leader­ ship? France or Mexico, maybe? Couldn’t they have thrown in some communists, facists and skunks with their fast track enemies list? I doubt that any of the groups mentioned op­ pose trade. Wluit they oppose is a kind of trade that only favors large corporations, a kind of trade that exports American jobs to slave wage labor countries, and imports pro­ ducts to sell to those whose jobs have been lost. Now one of the scariest gimmicks to come down the fast track pike is the proposed multi- Ordinance enforcement makes a difference To the editor: I and many others wish to commend Jim McManus and his staff, especially Pam Wcycrman. on the superb job lhe Planning and Zoning Department is doing in enforcing the ordinances of our county and protecting our property values, a home being the largest investment one makes. Before Mr. McManus was hired, continual calls were made to the prior head of the de­ partment. but to no avail. 1 do not care if people live in a $20,000 house or a $200,000 house, they do not have to have four or five junk cars in the yard, throw garbage out to attract rats, drain sewage into the lake. etc. The condition of many of the homes on Crooked Lake were deplorable and panics seeking to sell their properties were unable to do so because of lack of enforcement of ordinances What a change now! No more junk cars, no more properties that arc uninhabitable. Property values arc going up and I am proud to be a resident of Crooked Lake. We have seen many changes in local gov­ ernment in the last five years, and if wc con­ tinue to hire individuals such as Jim Mc­ Manus. I have high hopes for Barry County and its taxpayers who arc finally being heard in many areas instead of being ignored. Patricia Willis. Delton Band invitational is October 4 Hastings High School’s Johnson Field will be the site when the Hastings Band Boosters sponsor lhe fourth annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational Saturday. Oct. 4. Twenty-six high school bands will perform as they are judged and ranked competively in their respective school size classifications. Bands will be judged by seven different ad­ judicators in lhe areas of music performance, msuic effect, visual effect, marching perfor­ mance. percussion, color guard, and field commands. The festivities will begin at 8:55 a.m. with the opening ceremony performed by members of the Hastings High School choir, as they sing the “Star Spangled Banner. " The choir is directed by Patricia L. LaJoye Class D bands will perform starting at 9 CORRECTION In a letter last week. "Character education must be explained by school board." written by Robert Webb, the telephone number for people to call to talk about the school's pol­ icy was reported incorrectly The number, which i. for the Hastings Area Schools ad­ ministration. is 948-4400. HastingsBaNNER a.m.. followed by a different band at every 15-minute interval. Bands m Class D will in­ clude Gobles. Decatur. Bangor. Muskegon Catholic. Bridgman and New Buffalo In Class C there will be six bands, beginn­ ing at 10:45 a.m.. including Harper Creek. Maple Valley. Columbia Central. Buchanan. River Valley and Quincy. Class B schools will begin at I p.m. with Grant. Wayland. Kenowa Hills. Battle Creek Lakeview. Fremont. Lakewood. Gull Lake and Mattawan. Class A performances begin at 3:15 p.m. with appearaix.es by Kalamazoo Loy Norrix. Battle Creek Central. Okemos. Cadillac and Grandville. The Hastings Saxon band will round out the field of bands with a 4:30 p.m. performance. The competition will be concluded at 4:45 p.m. with the closing awards ceremony. Johnson Field will be open for spectators at 8:30 a.m. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for senior citizens and students. There is also a family rate of $10. Children under 5 are free. lateral agreement on investments. The MAI is a new and highly controversial international economic agreement designed to make it easier for corporations to move capital, in­ cluding factories, from one country to another According to the National Farmers Union, the MAI would: • Grant "national treatment" and "most favored nation" status to investors and re­ quire that each country treat all investors and countries the same way. Tax incentives and laws designed to foster the growth of farmerowned cococratives or any other national, state or local enterprises would be considered discriminatory against foreign investors and would be outlawed under the MAI. • Set up a direct investor-to-state dispute resolution (similar to a NAFTA dispute panel) where investors can sue governments if they suspect they have violated the MAJ. • Prohibit certain “performance re­ quirements," or conditions for investment. The MAI would prevent governments from placing any sort of controls on foreign invest­ ment. If a government takes any action to pre­ vent a company from moving in or out of its borders, it could be sued by foreign investors. An MAI example: The MAI would make cases like the one fil­ ed by Ethyl Corporation of Virginia against lhe Canadian government commonplace worldwide. Ethyl is suing Canada for $251 million because Canadian law bans lhe use of MMT, a gasoline additive, for public health and safety reasons. Ethyl is the only producer of MMT in lhe world and claims that Canada has violated chapter 11 of NAFTA (which protects the rights of investors) through its laws and should compensate Ethyl accordingly. Carl Mcllvain, president Michigan Farmers Union Hastings Parents urged retire catalogs To the editor: I have been blessed with many wonderful parents who cheerfully and diligently volunteered in the elementary libraries during the past five years. They helped the children choose interesting and exciting books and they helped me get the book collections ready for the computerized automated library system that will be coming on-line in the late winter. I wouldn’t have been ready to retire those old card catalogs without these parents' help. My hat ’s off to all of them. I hope to see ail of them at the gala card catalog retirement party The date will be announced later. Ruth Hill Elementary Library Resources Center Teacher (LRC for short) Hastings Public Opinion Devoted to the interest! of Barry County Since 1856 Sate Rep Terry Geiger has announced more than $30,000 in state and federal grants for Barry County Substance Abuse Services in Hastings. The grants, allocated by the Michigan Jobs Commission, help lhe BCSAS provide work evaluations and coordinate job training for 40 Barry County residents with substance abuse disabilities. "This program helps people get their lives back." said Geiger. R-Lake Odessa "I'm prood to announce these grants because they represent sensible government programs working for people When people are able to get their lives back on track, gain employment and rediscover their esteem, this is money well spent.** Thirty-five Michigan Jobs Commission of­ fices statewide work with community organizations, helping residents with disabilities get into the work force. The federal portion of Barry County’s $30,776 grant is funded under the Rehabilitation Act df 1973. "This program consistently produces suc­ cess stories," Geiger said. “I’m confident that Barry County will benefit from these grants." < Rep. Geiger urges action on school funding issue State Rep. Terry Geiger last week urged his colleagues to focus on finding an education funding solution to benefit Michigan students, educators, and taxpayers. Geiger. R-Lake Odessa, is a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid. The subcommittee is working on a plan to meet Michigan education needs for (he 1997-98 fiscal school year "Whatever the answer may be. we won’t find it through partisan bickering." Geiger said. “It’s time for the legislature to recognize that Michigan children are at stake and move forward with a solution that works best for them ” The Lake Odessa Republican offered ten­ tative support for a plan offered by the Democratic subcommittee chair. The bill is a modified version of the Republican-sponsored Senate Bill 178. In many ways, it reflects the plan offered Gov. John Engler, but deviates on how best to deal with plaintiff and nonplaintiff schools in the Durant court case. "I have some grave reservations about parts of the Democrat plan, but have offered my support for it to keep the process moving." Geiger said. "For example, the Democrats* plan for non-plaintiff schools binds future legislatures for the next 10 years. This type of settlement has been attempted in the past with other issues and has never been successful because legislatures change, commitments change and raided nictations are dashed I’m committed not to let it happen with iti issue of this magnitude." The House Democrats produced their pro­ posed plan following a request from House Republican leader Ken Sikkema during floor arrangements last week. Geiger said he's en­ couraged to see the Democrat plan, “as a basis to understand where they’re coming from. "The proposal 1 support provides oppor­ tunity for schools to make immediate changes, including technology enhancements, in­ frastructure improvements and other upgrades needed to offer our students a worid-clms education," Geiger said. “Few will disagree that our schools need to look at these issues, but many have struggled for support from their communities to raise property taxes a* a means of funding the improvements.” Geiger noted that the process is still hindered by the Democrats' open animosity toward the governor. He said his support of the Democrat plan was offered to strengthen bipartisan efforts. “I am confident we can produce a funding mechanism that meets the needs of students, educators and taxpayers,” Geiger said. 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"1 think 90 percent of all politicians ire crooked ' Lillian Brown, Nashville: ‘Probably both.* Marilyn Chaffee, Nashville: Diana Heath, Hasting*: Gary Zamberg, Grand Rapids: “Yes. I think they are fuilty.” "I don't know if be'i guilty or not. but I do believe all the 'Guilty — so are lhe other guys. That's why you never * politicians do lhe same thing.” reelect anybody.' 9 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 2, 1997 — Page 5 Pet Show brings out hairy beasts Jennifer Smith (right) and Kyle Stevens (second from right) brought their kittens Jake and Simba. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. <■ Vanessa Garza holds her two turtles, Baby and Sammy. Braden King (left) brought his bird Coca. Rachel Czajkowski gives her dog Poopsie a rest from all that standing. Communication from... U.S. Congressman HELP WANTED Experienced laminate installer. Part-time, quality workmanship only. Contact Barb 945-2479 Nick Smith Opening the door to hope CaHwr Platinum NMine. riMHm. Medicare for the 21st century One of the achievements of the 105th Con­ gress has been our ability to make the needed changes to Medicare to keep it solvent for our seniors. The Medicare Board of Trustees, which includes several high ranking Clinton administration officials, had projected earlier this year that Medicare was going to go bankrupt in 2001 thereby depriving 38 million seniors and disabled Americans of traditional benefits. Not only did Congress save Medicare from going bankrupt early in the next century , we modernized it as well. Medicare is a 1965 program that has chang­ ed very slowly to efficiently accommodate changing public health needs It provides coverage for certain, proven treatments while taking years to include new technologies and medical breakthroughs. The result has been a Medicare system constantly in fiscal crisis and taxpayers not always getting their money's worth. For example. Medicare spends 27 percent of its budget treating diabetes We know that with early detection and training, we can pre­ vent up to 90 percent of diabetic-related blind­ ness and two thirds of the major diabeticrelated treatment such as removing kidneys and amputations. Up until the balanced budget/tax cut bill passed this spring. Medicare did not cover screening and training ; individuals with diabetes to take care of ; themselves. In effect. Medicare had said “we ; won't test you for diabetes and train you to ; prevent further complications, but we will pay ; for your surgery, dialysis and other expensive ! treatments later.” ; Not encouraging early detection and treat­ ; mem has cost billions of dollars and is something only a government run program would do The new law will cover the cost of ; early diabetes detection. Similarly, the law | makes needed changes to the Medicare system * : , ' I i I by expanding coverage to include certain screening tests such as annual mammogram. pap smears and tests for prostate cancer. Ear­ ly identification of health problems has proven to be very cost effective One problem with the new Medicare law is the continuing restrictions that Medicare places on seniors' ability to privately contract for medical care. Under current law as inter­ preted by the Clinton administration. Medicare parents may not contract privately for Medical care As a result, seniors cannot always receive the best medical care even when they wish to pay privately Under the new law. seniors will be able to contract privately with doctors outside of Medicare Unfortunately, because of the President's re­ quirements. seniors are still severely limited in their ability to contract privately I have joined with Senator Jon Kyi and Represen­ tative Bill Archer in introducing legislation to repeal these restrictions Preserving Medicre for the 21st century means mtioducing competition and choice to Medicare It means encouraging good health and early detection It means giving seniors some of the savings from staying healthy and being smart health care shoppers The new Medicare law starts using some common sense and is a step in the right direction THE ract or HOW MM' UW-572-1717 --y- Announcing Pennock's New Drive-Thru Pharmacy. YOU GET A DOSE OF Convenience WITH EVERY PRESCRIPTION WE FILI. 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Photogaphy Wirn Funeral Home �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 2, 1997 County Road Commission finishes 14 “bonus” road projects Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Drivers in Barn County have Mnoothet traveling oxer nearly nine miles <*l roads, thank* to burnt* funds from the stale and lo­ cal dollars from lhe County Road Commn In Ml HI Fourteen asphalt resurfacing mail projects, at feeling all lb townships, have been com­ pleted at a total cost of $287,101 Barry County received $201,381 as a re­ sult of Senate Bill 225. signed by Governor John Engler last month, and the Road Commission chipped in $85,720 tn labor, equipment, fringes, overhead and overruns in materials The stale funds had to be used on im­ provements "over and above" previously scheduled construction work tor this year l he projects also had to be completed by Sept 30. and the county met that deadline by finishing Sept 22 To be consistent with its current cost sharing policies with lhe townships, the County Road Commission Board voted to split the funds equally lor bituminous resur­ facing work in each township A couple of combined projects on townships lines were included in lhe work The resurfacing projects included the fol­ lowing townships and a portion of the fol­ lowing roads • Assyria - Mud Lake Road • Baltimore Ikiw ling Road • Barry - Orchard Road • Carlton - Charlton Park Road • Castleton and Woodland - Coals Grove Road • Hastings - South Broadway • Hope and Orangevilk - Miller Road • Rutland - McCann Road • Irving - McCann and Irving roads • Johnstown Piter Road • Maple Grose Bivens Road •Prairieville Norns Road • Rutland Gun Lake Road •Thomapple I’.irm.ilce Road • Yankee Springs Hasting* Point Road lhe County Road Commission Board has accepted bids tn purchase seven new tandem axle trucks from Western Star al a cost of $75,000 each That was the low bid that met the Road Commission's specifications, said Engineer Brad Lamberg When the trucks arc outlined with needed equipment the approximate cost ol each will be $11().(MMl Hie trucks will be used for snow removal, gravel and asphalt hauling and other purposes Two one-ton trucks also were purchased lor snow plowing on lake plats and patching asphalt, etc In addition, a new pick-up truck has been ordered lor snow plowing on small plats and other miscellaneous jobs Currently, the Road Commission has four trucks that break down and need repair al­ most on a daily basis and three others that arc tn poor condition The Road Commission expects to receive the new equipment by lhe first of the year To pay for the new equipment, the Road Commission will be borrowing between $800,000 to $X50.000 lor five years. Lam berg said The County Board ol Commis­ sioners recently authorized the Road Com mission to borrow up to $1 million for the new equipment and issue notes to secure the loan lunds. Note repayment will be from state gaso­ line taxes returned to the county for county road purposes Bible prophecy seminar can be seen at local church satellites). Doug Batchelor, speaker for the interna­ tional ministry "Amazing Facts." will be lhe teacher for the scries. He also has a televi­ sion program. "A New Revelation." and a live radio program. "Bible Answers Live." The seminar will deal with Bible prophe­ cies. such as the prophetic messages of Daniel and Revelations. It will lake up is­ sues such as 666. the Rapture. Armageddon, the Beast, lhe New World Order, false prophets, angels and more. To reserve a scat, call 948-3947 between 8 and 10 a.m. or evenings between 9 and 10. I he Three Angels Broadcasting Network will present a free Bible prophecy seminar from X to 9 p.m Fnday. Oct 3. at the Hast­ ings Seventh-day Adventist Church al 904 Terry Lane The senes will continue for five evenings during the first week, excluding Monday and Thursday, and then will be taped for showing one evening per week. The ongmal live pre scnialton via satellite will continue five evenings per week through Nov I. The senes can be seen privately at home on station Galaxy 3 — Channel 23 by those who have large dish satellites (not IX-inch GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randal I Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a in Sunday School Hour. 11.00 a.m Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p m Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children CHLRC H OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hasting* Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday, io a m and 6 p m . Wednesday 7 pm Also Rainbow Learning Center, child CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday Sunday Children* Church Tuevday prayer and share time 9 30 a tn W’edncvday evening service t 3C p m Youth group meet* W'cdne*day 6 30 pm also Nuncry available for all service* Bring the i whole family ; HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer State Rd and I Boltwood St . Rev Daniel | Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev ' Donald Brail. Associate Pastor • Phone 945 9121 Sunday - 9 45 am Sunday School. 10 45 am । Morning Wonhip. 5 00 pm [ Teens. 6 00 p m Evening Celebra■ tion for Adults "Kids Alive" for j age* 2 through fifth grade Wednes; day — 9 00 a m Senior Adult Bible ; Study. 10 Of) am Youth Adult Bi । ble Study. 6 30 p m Kid * Quiz/ I mg. 7 00 pm Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ ' formation call the church office ! UNITED METHODIST | CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway ; Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Ph. me 167-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Wor *hip Service* Sunday. 9 00 a m . Re* Ken Vaught. 11 00 a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all age* 4 H. Mondavs 6 30 to 8 00 p m | BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5 00 pm I Community Brcakfasi on third Saturday each monih 8 00 a m . freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the J fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE I CHURCH (formerly the Hasting* Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hasting* Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. a m Bible Classes for all ages. IO 4u a.m. Morning Worship Thursday .7 30 p.m Prayer and Bi ble Study — Sharing Your Faith. 5 30 p.m Youth meeting with Bible *tudy ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunda* Masses 8 00 a m and 11 00 a m Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E Bond St (Hastings Church of God building). 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all service* For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Res Dav id T HustwKk. vicar at 948 2101 St Andrew's is a pan of lhe Indepen dent Anglican Church Canada Synod WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nng Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10:30 a m . Wednesday 6 00 pm Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Truss bridge (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II am. After School Special Wednevday ,4pm P O Boa 63. Hastings. MI 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hastings. MI 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Dehon) after bpm weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings Kevin Shockey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Morning Worship 9 45 and 11 00 am. Sunday School 9 45 and II 00 a m for children and adults Family Hour 6 00 p.m Sun­ day evening Monday First Mon day of the Month Mom's Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Aw ana at 6 30 p m Bible Study and Pray er 7 00 p.m Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wew Stale Road bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. b 00 pm Wednesday activities 700pm arc Rainbows or J J Bi Me Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quu (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quu (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 am Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Memtier FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1052 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions - 118 S lefferson - HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Gk* Rd - Hastings Michigan 239 E North S’ . Michael Aimiki. Pasuw Phone 945 9414 Sumla). Oct 5 - 8 00 & 10 45 a m Hol) Communion. 9 30 Sunday Schol (aJIafe*) Thursday. Oci 2 — 800 p.m AA Saturday. Oct 4 - 4 00 Haynde. 2 00 Wedd Renewal. 8 00 NA Monday. Oct 6 - 7 00 Brothen of Grace Tue*day. Oct 7 —p.m. Evangelism Comm . Wednesday. Oct 8 - 10 00 a m Wordwatchers. 6 30 pm TAA. 7 00 A AL Branch Seminar HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Sttpert. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945 9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to vice over WBCH AM 1220 at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . and Wor­ ship 11 00 a m with child care and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade THURSDAYS Youth Handbells 5 00 p m . Adult Hand­ bells. 6 30 p.m . Chancel Choir. 7.30 pm Thursday. Oct 2 — Corr-numry Prayer Service 12 15 to 12:45 p.m Wednesday. Oct 8 — United Methodist Women Lun­ cheon and Program by children's book illustrator. Nancy Anderson, from Delton — 3 00 for lunch — call Manon Furrow by Oct 6 for reservation - 945-2849 Fnday. Oct 17 — Habitat for Humanity Swts* Steak and Chicken Fun draiser dinner. 4 30 to 7 00 p m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd. 8 mi. South, Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-228) Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor ship 11 00a m . Evening Service at 6:00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 616)758-3021 church phone Sunday ServKC 9 30 a.m.. Sunday School 11:00 a m . Sunday Evening Prayer Tune b 00 p m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7 00 p m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible Classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship II a m . Evening Services 6 p.m.. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on v ideos in the home Free Bible Coe- fn(low.ng Aug. 14. 15. 16. V B S Thunday and Fnday at 7-8 30 p.m . Saturday ai 10-11 30 a m Picnic following HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand Si . Hastingi. Pastor David Burgett. 948 88890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 a.m . Sunday Morning Worship Ham. Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m . Thunday Bible Study 7 p.m If interested m a free Home Bible Study. please call fur more details HOPE UNITED METHOD ST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Larry HuNey. Pastor Church pb.>nc 945-4995 Office Hour* Wed Thun 9 am in 12 noon Kathy Count, choir director Sun day morning 9:30 am Sunday School. 10:45 a m Morning Wor ship. 6 00 p.m Evening Service Wednesday 6 45 pm Warriors (grades K-6th) Youth Fellowship 7th-l2th> Thursday Prayer Meeting 7 (Ml pm PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Kent Hastings. Michigan. G Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Julie A Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent Friday. Oct 3 — 8 00 a m -8 00 p m Presbyterian Women's Retreat at Wesley Woods Sunday. Oct 5 - WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY 9 30 a m and 11 a m Sunday Morning Worship Service The 9 30 service is broadcast over WBCH — AM 1220. nursery is provided during both services. 9 50 a m Sunday Church School for all ages. 10 30 a m Coffee Hour in the Dining Room, n 00-7 00 Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowship* Monday. Oct 6 — Bien Venido* A La Familia Estrella* 11 00 a m -7 uO pm Red Cons Blood Drive — Sharpe Hall Wednesday. Oct 8 6 00 p m dinner with the Estrella Family. 6 30 p m Bible Study. 7 30 p m . Chancel Choir Charles W. “Bill” Kelchner HASTINGS - Charles W. ’’Bill’’ Kelchner, age 74, of Hastings and formerly of Freeport. Illinois passed away Saturday. September 27, 1997 at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Kelchner was bom on July 26, 1923 in Jersey Shore. Pennsylvania, the son of Raymond and Susan (Duke) Kelchner. He was raised in ’he Jersey Shore and Williamsport, Pennsylvania areas and attended schools there. He manned Lavon I. ’’Bonnie" Ingraham on October 12, 1946. Mr. Kelchner was a United Stales Army Veteran of World War II. He was employed by the Central Cable Company in Pennsylvania before being trans­ ferred to the Alcan Cable Company in Free­ port, Illinois in 1952. He retired in 1993 and moved to Hastings in that same year. Mr. Kelchner was a former member of the First Baptist Church in Freeport, Illinois, a member and past Decon of the Pleasantview Family Church in Dowling. He enjoyed sing­ ing and al) of God’s creatures and creations. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lavon on March 16. 1990. Mr. Kelchner is survived by two daughters, Rebecca (Pastor Stephen) Wright of Hastings and Cheryl (Norman) Janssen of Shannon, Illi­ nois; nine grandchildren, Scott (Julia) Janssen. David, Timothy. Michael and Rebekkah Jans­ sen, Daniel, Jonathan, Mary and Benjamin Wright. Funeral services were held Monday, September 29. 1997 at Wren Funeral Heme in Hastings. Pastor Stephen N. Wright officiated. Burial took place at Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens in Freeport. Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. I______________ Roy C. Elwell DELTON - Roy C. Elwell, age 79. of Delton passed away Tuesday. September 30. 1997 at the home of his daughter. Mr. Elwell was bom on January 2. 1918 in Climax, the son of Norman & Ellen (Sanford) Elwell. He graduated from Climax High School in 1935. He served in the United States Army during World War IL Mr. Elwell worked as a carpenter in construction and farmed for most of his life. He was employed for several years at the former Delton Lumber Company, he was also a nurs­ ing assistant for seven years at the Battle Creek V.A. Hospital. Mr. Elwell married Frances Morgan on August 15. 1936. He loved woodworking and crafts. He was preceded in death by four brothers; son. Jack Elwell in 1939; son-in-law, Richard Cochrane in 1996; daughter-in-law. Dolores Elwell in 1996. Mr. Elwell is survived by his wife. Frances; two daughters. Darlene Cochrane of Delton. Blanche & Tom Holtman of Delton; one son, James Elwell of Delton; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; four great great grandchil­ dren; one brother. Leo Elwell of Kalamazoo. Private Graveside Services will be held. Burial will be at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Roy C. Elwell Memorial Fund, lend in care of Williams Funeral Home. P.O. Box 217 Delton. MI 49046 Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home. Delton. See things FAST1 Use the Banner Classifieds!!! | Kay Alberta Wellman J.B. Conley HASTINGS - Kay Alberta Wellman, age 55. of Hastings passed away Tuesday. September 24, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. Wellman was bom on March 20,1942 in Dowling, the daughter of Harold & Vivian (Conant) Ritchie. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1961. Mrs. Wellman was a security guard at Pennock Hospital in Hastings for 14 years. She was also in security for Trillium Staffing at the Upjohn Company for several years. She married Roger Wellman on June 14, 1959. Mrs. Wellman was a member of the Delton Tops 8653 and Cedar Creek Bible Church. She loved Geneology, camping, her grandchildren, collecting bells, playing cards & games. She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 half brothers, Rodney Collins. Leroy Collins, Kenneth Ritchie. Mrs. Wellman is survived by her husband. Roger Wellman; two daughters. Linda & Andy Rose of Battle Creek, Kathy Wellman at home; one son, James & Kathy Wellman of Delton; two grandchildren & two step grandchildren; two brothers, W.yne & Penny Ritchie of Delton. George & Pat Ritchie of Battle Creek; three half brothers. Fred &. Zenon Collins of Irons. Lyle & Leona Ritchie of Dowling. Clair A Ruth Ritchie of Adrian. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 27, 1997 at lhe Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Dr. Brent Branham officiating. Burial took place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. I Idabelle Y. ^Dee” Morey | HASTINGS - Idabelle Y. "Dee” Morey, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Thursday. September 25, 1997 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Morey was born January 16. 1909 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Shelby and Lydia (Bull) Yerger. She was raised in the Battle Creek area and she attended Battle Creek schools graduating in 1926. She went on to attend Western Michigan University, receiving her Teachers Certification and later her Bache­ lor of Arts degree in Education. She was married to Cedric S. Morey on November 25, 1937. They moved to Hastings in 194] from Battle Creek. Mrs. Morey taught junior high school in Hastings Public Schools for 16 years, retiring in 1973. She had previously taught at Ann J. Kellogg School in Battle Creek, Exceptional (Gifted) children in the fifth and sixth grades and txvo years in Niles Public Schools. She was a member of Hastings First Presbyterian Church, volunteer at Pennock Hospital, long time volunteer to work with mentally retarded children and was recently honored at a ceremony at Thomapple Manor to thank former teachers for their contributions to the communities in which they taught. Mrs. Morey was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Elwood Yerger She is survived by her husband, Cedric, former Mayor and Councilman; one daughter, Mary Klatt of Brookline. Maine; one grand­ daughter. Laura Fine of San Francisco, Califor­ nia; a sister, Leola "Lee" Hawley of Troy; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Yerger of Elmhurst, Illi­ nois and two nephews, David Hawley of Atlan­ ta. Georgia and Robert Hawley of San Jose, California. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Burial took place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church. Thomapple Manor or charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Keep friends and relatives "IN TOUCH" with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554. PORTLAND - J.B. Conley, age 48, of Port­ land passed away Tuesday, September 30. 1997 at hi* residence. He was born April 26. 1949 in Saranac, the son of Bennie and Edith (Hale) Conley. He attended Lakewood High School and was married to Rebecca Lennmann on April 22. 1972 in Portland. He was employed al General Moton for several yean retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Ionia. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; his children, Benjamin, Emily and Stephanie all at home; parents. Bennie and Edith Conley of Lake Odessa; four brothers, Ellis (Dixie) Conley of Ionia, Earl (Erika) Conley of Port­ land, Roger and Wayne Conley both of Lake Odessa; one sister. Hazel (Brock) Paxton of Woodland; grandmother. Liny Hale of Lima, Ohio; mother-in-law, Sophia Lennmann of Portland; several nieces, nephews, u nr les, aunts and cousins. Funeral Services will be held Thursday. October 2, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, with Kathryn Baughman Chaplain of the Ionia Area Hospice officiating. Interment will take place at I -rteride Cemet­ ery in Lake Odessa Memorial contributions may be made to the J.B. Conley Trust Fund. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. | ^^^iMis^hzabeth^tu^* KENTWOOD - Luise Elizabeth Stutz, age 75, of Kentwood and formerly of Hastings passed away on Tuesday. September 30, 1997 at Hospice Care Center in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Stutz was born on July 31, 1922 in Grosswallstadt, Germany, the daughter of Eugen and Eva (Kolb) Suffel. She wis raised in Germany and attended schools there. She was married to Martin P. Stutz on April 5.1951 and came to the United States and Hast­ ings in 1951. Mrs. Stutz was employed at Hastings Manu­ facturing Company for thirty-two years, retir­ ing in 1984 and she moved to Florida. She had been living in Kentwood for the past month. She is survived by her husband, Martin; one stepson, Donald (Linda) Stutz of Kentwood; two step grandchildren and four step great­ grandchildren; one brother. Erich (Marga) Suffel of Aschaffenberg, Germany. Visitation will take place on Thunday, October 2, 1997 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will take place on Friday. October 3,1997 at 11:00 a.m. at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Memor­ ial Gardens in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Grand Rapids. Robert C. Dean NASHVILLE - Robert C. Dean. 68. of Nashville passed away Monday. September 29, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Dean was born in Kalamazoo, the son of William and Evelyn (Wright) Dean. He attended Nashville Schools and married Dorene Cute her on May 24.1956 in Nashville. Mr. Dean was a tool A die setter for Lake Odessa Machine Products retiring as foreman in 1992. Other employment included; tireman for Crandell Trucking in Charlotte, the Cuyler Trucking in Nashville, and Tire Recappers in Lansing. He was a member of the Barry County Anti­ que Tractor Association. He enjoyed spear fishing for Pike A Musky, designing A build­ ing metal objects, working in his workshop, watching game shows on T.V., and working crossword puzzles. Mr. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, William A Evelyn Dean. Mr. Dean is survived by his wife, Dorene; two daughters, Marilyn (Glen) Wagner of Nashville, Susan (Keith) Baker of Olivet; one son, William R. (Nora) Dean of Nashville; six grandchildren, Jacki. Jack, Bethany. Katlin, P.J., and Amber; brother, Ronald (Beth) Dean of Nashville. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 2, 1997 at 11:00 a m. at the Maple Valley ChapeLGenther Funeral Home in Nash­ ville, with the Reverend Mark Woodbury officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Hospice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 2, 1997 — Page 7 Social News Friddies to observe golden anniversary Barnums to mark 50th anniversary The children of Paul and Jeanette (White) Fnddk will be honoring their parents 50th wedding anniversary Sunday. Oct 12 al the Maple Grove Community Building. 721 Durkee St.. Nashville. Ml. from 2-5 p.m. No gifts please. John and Dorothy Barnum will celebrate their 50th anniversary with their family. A Sunday brunch at Ba Point is planned on Oct. 19th They were married Oct 24. 1947 al the home of Dorothy's parents in Woodbury A cruise is also planned this winter to fur­ ther celebra.e their “special occasion." Greers to celebrate 50th anniversary Gordon and Betty Greer of Augusta will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open bouse buffet hosted by their children from I to 5 p.m.. Saturday. Oct. II. at their home. 15483 C Avenue East Gordon married Betty Lou Harmon Oct II. 1947 m her parents home with the Rev. Eyler officiating. Their wedding reception was held at their home on C Avenue He drove bus for W k. Kellogg School for 25 years, farmed his entire life and hauls livestock, which he enjoys She retired from Michigan Livestock Ex­ change after 34 years Both were 4-H Livestock leaders while their children were 4-H members. They en­ joyed camping with the 4-H Saddle Club. They have four children Barbara Greer of Battle Creek. Larry and Marcia Greer. Dale and Deb Greer and Dan Greer of Augusta, nine grandchildren and great granddaughter The couple requests no gifts. Lord-Owen to wed next year Together with their parents. Julie Dec Lord and Perry Wayne Owen are pleased to an­ nounce their engagement Julie is the daughter of Bob and Janet Lord of Hastings and Perry is lhe son of Ron and Vai Owen of Middleville The couple are planning to wed in the fall of 1998. Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit bis’ory. Z'y* call for same-day approval. CommonPoinl Mortgage CASH FAST* 11-800-968-2221 Woodland N€WS In Catherine Lucas Brad l.amhctl ol lhe Barry County Road Commission spoke Io the Woodland Lions Club Iasi week Before lhe program. IK members and two gucsis who were present enjoyed a lurkey dinner The dinner was served by lhe Wood* land Townchousc Tom Nielhamcr and Earl Engle introduced lhe special guest speaker, who came from Hastings for lhe meeting Lambert has a master's degree in road engineering Irom Michigan Stale University. Nielhamcr said that he and Engle were wondering il a proposition could be pul on lhe next ballot to extend the expiring three mills Woodland Township is now taxed for technology and il H could be used Io pave lhe gravel roads .n the township When asked about this matter. Woodland Township Supervisor Doug Mackenzie said that the existing three technology mills goes to the school district and is not a township tax Mackenzie said the township now gets two mills for roads and lhe voters would have lo vole for any change to that. Lambert handed out some Barry County Road Commission material that showed the cost of installing new paved roads. He said the township's share would be SI 12.000 per mile tor the roadbed, which includes clearing and drainages. Existing gravel roads arc not an adequate hasc for a paved road. On top of that, the township has a choice of three dif­ ferent types of seals. Prime and triple seal adds $28,000 per mile, two-inch asphalt and seal adds $46,500 per mile and three and a half asphalt adds $58,000 per mile. The Lions Club members and Lambert figured that if the millage was passed, it would pave no more than two miles a year at the cheapest rate and would take several years to pave all the 14 miles of gravel road in Woodland Township and then those 14 miles would have to be added lo the main­ tenance costs. Existing paved road maintenance costs with a township paying for the materials only, as lhe County Road Commission fur­ nishes all labor, ranges fron $7,000 to $28,000 per mile. Lambert said this should be done approximately every six or seven years but is usually done less often in Michigan because there is never enough money Viola Cunningham is in Pennock Hospi­ tal and Dean is now home Irene Moore is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday. Dr Seuss may have written about "The Cat in the Hal" but Victor Eckardt has a cat. Ginger, three and a half years old. who loves to play catch Some time ago the cat started diving into the waste basket when wadded up pieces of paper were thrown m and bring the wad back out. She might return it to the person who tossed it in or she might play with it awhile. As time progressed, if lhe wad missed the waste basket. Ginger might jump up and re­ trieve it as it came down. Having no front toe mails, she holds the wad between her front feet, takes il in her teeth and lays it on the floor As more lime progressed. Ginger’s people started tossing more wads for her to catch or retrieve, and a game grew which is “Cal Brad Lambert, now manager of the Barry County Road Commission, speaks to the Woodland Lions Club. Catch" The paper wads have now increased, and Ginger usually catches eight out of every ten or twelve paper wads and lines them up in a neat row or piles them neatly, whatever notion stnkcs her at the time. The ones not caught, she bats back to the pitcher with a paw. These games occur several times a day al lhe Eckardt farm. When she gets tired, she lies down and just starts as the paper wads fly toward her or the wastebasket Last week Ionia Count) National Bank. Woodland Branch manager. Gayle Williams and Dawn Overbeck presented a check for $500 to Dale Geiger lo help with the Wood­ land Veterans' Memorial. This landscaped area and a monument is being placed in the Woodland Cemetery. Ionia Count) National Bank helps support mans Woodland area projects and activities. The complete Veterans' Memorial Com­ mittee includes Dale Geiger, Gretchen Slater. Jim Smith. Richard Estep and Haney McClelland, and they been working on the memorial project in Wcxxlland ceme­ tery for Mime time now. The monument is completed and will be shipped when the money is available for il. A new 4()-foot flag pole has been supplied by the Woodland To unship board and is in place on cemetery Plat No. 5. where a space and foundations have been prepared for the monument and bench and for the landscap­ ing Larry Enz representing Consumers Energy Company installed electric lines for the lighting at lhe monument with Consumers Energy supplying around $250 in materials. The cost of the monument, which will be made of black granite with white lettering, wnli .1 matching meditation bench, and the landscaping of the area will cost about $10,000 To do this the committee needs everyone's help. To date around $4,400 has been received • NOTICE • TX-t x Vui-T. TuL i ffi LCGAl NOTICES: MVWG TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING Sop» 10 1997 Mooting collod »o order at 7 00 p m All mombors Commissioner Wenger and several resident* present Clerk’s and treasurer s reports read and approved Approved purchase of Cornerstone Wesleyan Church building and property Members appointed to *»gn purchase agreement and loon agreement Need for repairs on cemetery building discussed Informed that cost of new street sign is property owner's. letter to be sent stating support that dams along Thornapple River remain intact Bills approved for payment as presented Meeting adjourned at 8 00 p m. Emily Harrison Clerk (10/2) Goldie Royer . to mark 90 years Goldie Royer and best wishes c/o Thomapple Hastings. Mich will be 90 on Oct. 4. Cards can be sent to Goldie Royer, Manor. 2700 Nashville Rd.. 49058. Beatrice Weeber to mark 95 years Beatrice Werber will be celebrating her 95th birthday with her family on (kt 11 th She would like to hear from friends Robert A. Tremolo A Aosedotee, P.C. b o debt coAoctor ood wo ore oftempties to coAect • debt Md odv hlormethe obtohod wM bo coed lor that porpoee. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by MICHAEL D WALKER. AND VALERIE GAY WALKER HUSBAND AND WIFE to D < N BANK a Federal Savings Bonk Mortgagee doled August 5 1996 and recorded on August 9 1996 in Liber 669 on page 33. BARRY County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of one hundred nineteen thousand two hundred seven and 31 100 Dollars ($119,207.31) including interest ot 9 125% pei annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute m such case mode and op proved, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged premises or some part of them at public vendue ot the Borry County Courthouse Hostings Ml at I 00 PM on October 23 1997 Said premises ore situated »n TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE BARRY County Michigan and ore described as THE WEST 1 2 OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE EAST 57 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF SEC TION 21 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST EXCEPT THE SOUTH 208 7 FEET THEREOF The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale DATED September II 1997 DIN BANK Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A Tremom t Associates P C 401 South Old Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009 6616 (10 9) NOBTGAGE FOBECLOSUBE BALE TMS ram B A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMP­ TWIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY MFOBMA* nob WE OBTAIN WBX BE USED FOB THAT PUBPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default ha* been mode in the conditions of o mortgage made by Eric L. Stevens and Patricia L. Stevens, husband and wife to *onk West. FSB. Mortgagee, dated June 28. I?- ■ and recorded on July 2. 1996 in Liber 665. on Page 517. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the Coun­ trywide Home loans. Inc., as assignee by on assignment doted July 19. 1996 which was record­ ed on November 12. 1996. m Liber 677 on Page 945. Borry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventy-Three Thousand Si> Hundred EightFive and 51/100 dollars ($73,685.51). including in forest ot 8.625% per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigan ol I 00 o'clock p.m.. on November 13. 1997. Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland Barry County. Michigan, and ore describ­ ed as: lot 416. of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit No. 2. according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 2 of Plats. Pogo 63 Also, that port of Lot 417 of Algonquin Lake Resort Properties Unit No 2. according to the recorded plot thereof, as recorded in liber 2 of Plats. Poge 63 described os beginning at the Southwest corner ol said lot 417. thence North 00 4«*qrom 06 minutes 27 seconds East along the West line of Lot 417. 88 52 feet (plotted os 88 6 feet) to the Northwest corner of Lot 417. thence South 76 degrees 25 minutes 52 seconds East along the North line ol lot 417 39.97 feet thence South 26 degrees 15 minutes 20 seconds West 88 25 feet to the point of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with I948CL 600 3241 o. in which cose the ledemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 2 1997 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642 4202 Trott < Trott P C. Attorneys for COUNTRYWIDE HOMES LOANS INC XI50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms Michigan 48025 File <97097224 (10 X) Donations may be sent to: Woudland Vet­ erans Memorial Fund c/o loma County Na­ tional Bank. Woodland Branch. 115 S. Main St.. Woodland. Michigan 48897 The acknowledgment you receive will list lhe income tax deduction number. Donations may also be made to honor loved ones, par­ ticular!) veterans, at their death. Il you have any questions about the Memorial, you may contact Dale Geiger. 367-4928. Gretchen Slater. 367-4443 or Bai > Count) Veterans Al fairs. 948-4881 The library got a new Joy Fielding book last week II is called "Missing Pieces" and has an unusual plot. I enjoyed il and am sure other readers will as well. This Saturday. Oct. 4. is the dale of the Woodland Eagles Craft Fanfare, which lasts from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. and includes crafts, a bake sale, coffee, doughnuts, light meals throughout the day and child fingerprinting for identification. It is also lhe dale for the dinner Zion Lutheran Church is holding to benefit Lake­ wood Habitat for Humanity. The meal will be served al t!.e church from 4 to 7 p.m. The Women's Fellowship Group al Woodgrove Brelhrcn/Christian Parish hosted a dinner for the Barry County Association of Retired School Personnel last Wednesday noon at lhe church. A program by the Rev Kent Keller followed the meal. Lakewood Community has announced the memi lor the October dinner lo be held Sun­ da). Oct 12. al Cunningham Acres west of Lake Odessa. The menu will be Swiss steak and ham. with every side dish imaginable These meals cost $3 for children five through 12. $6 for adults and are free for those under 5 and over 100. There will be two bazaars Saturday Oct 18. One at Zion Lutheran and one al Lake­ wood United Methodist Please Support | The Barry County UNITED WAY! Barry County Is soliciting proposals from qualified firms of certified public accoun­ tants to audit Its financial statements for the fiscal year ending 1997, with the option of auditing Its financial statements for the subsequent three fiscal years. A copy of the Request for Proposal document can be obtained by contacting the: Barry County Administrator's Office 220 W. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Completed proposals must be received at the same address by 2 pm on Oct. 21,1997. EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE NOW!!! MANPOWER ts currently accepting applications for Temporary and Long Tenn Industrial Openings! Current Assignments are available within: Hastings. Middleville. Caledonia, Ionia, Otsego, Kentwood. Grand Rapids. Lake (Odessa. Wayland. Alto and Ada seeking qualified Clerical,customer Service/Data Entry and Cost Accountant applications toi Tempoiary and Long Term assignments within Hastings, Ada and Grand Rapids IV<* are also l ot your convenience. Manpower will be taking applications Monday through Friday from 830 am. to 3:00 p.m by appointments Walk tn applicants are welcome. You may also fax your resumes to us at 948-3052 MANPOWER welcomes you to the Leader in Temporary Service Must be IS years of age with a positive work reference and able to establish identification and work eligibility. MANPOWER \ Market. Hastings it ocated Mnnd Rwct Rend hmvl 948-3000 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 2. 1997 Magic gone | LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICS OF PUBLIC MKAIHNQ OM FltOFOm ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice it hereby given that the Barry County Plann­ ing Zoning Commit*ion will conduct a public hoar ■ ng on October 77. 1997 at 7 X p.m in th# Com­ munity Room. Court* and law Building ot 720 W Court St.. Hatting* Michigan The lol lowing Sections ol the 1976 Borry County Zoning Ordinance a* amended will be lonndtctd for amendment Except ot provided eltewhore in this ordinance, no lot. parcel, or tract of land shall hereafter be divided, subdivided, platted, or included in a site condominium as a unit which results in the crea­ tion of any lot. parcel, tract, or unit of land which is less thon the minimum area requirements for a building or structure in the zoning district in which it is located. Nonconforming land moy be reserved for a future rood right of way or similar use development provided such nonconforming use is recorded as a restriction upon the document con­ veying such nonconforming properties. Further, all land divisions must meet the following criteria: a) The required lot areas and-or frontage re­ quirements as being exclusive of easements and right of way b) For porcels less thon 20 acre* tho<» is o max imum 1:4 lot width to depth ratio c) Proposed land divisions resulting in 7 or more parcels or encompassing 20 acres or more land are subject to Section 4.13. d) A boundary survey, legal descrption. driveway or private rood permit, and application foe sot by the Borry County Board of Commis­ sioners must bo submitted with the application. 1) H the porcol or tract ol lond is 40 ocros or larger and there is a maximum of 2 divisions being proposed, a legal description and scaled drawing 1) In the A and AR toning districts, a mortgage survey may bo accepted if the setbacks for the pro­ posed structure ore at least I .Sw the required side ond rear yard setbocku for the respective zoning districts. 2) If the proposed construction is on addition to an existing building, the existing building and the resulting structure must be o minimum of 15x the required side ond rear yard setbocks lor the respective zoning district. Interested persons desiring to p> esent their views on the proposed amendments, either ver­ bally or in writing, will be given the opooriunity to bo heard at the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids ond services, such as signors for the hearing impaired ond audio topes of printed motoriois being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities ot the mooting hearing upon ten (10) days notice of rhe County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hostings. Michigan 49058; (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspec­ tion at the Borry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan, between the hour* of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Borry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy I Boersmo. Barry County Clerk (10 2 ond 10 23) SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Robert A. Tromata A Associates, P.C. Is a dabt coboctor and we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will bo used for that purposs. MORTGAGE SALE Defoult hot been mode in the conditions of o morfgoge mode by JEFFREY P MILLER AND LUCY V MILLER HUSBAND AND WIFE to EOUICREDIT CORPORATION OF Ml Mortgogee dated December 8. 1995 and recorded on December 20 1995 in liber M? on page 725 Barry County Record*. Michigan and assigned by MESNE assignment to FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE by on assignment dated December I I 1995 and recorded on March 14. 1996. tn Liber 654 on page 292 Borry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty four thousand Six hundred sixty eight ond 77'100 Dollars (564 668.77). including interest ot 11.100% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ fgoge ond the statute in such case mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them, at public vendue at the Borry County Courthouse Hostings. Ml. at 1:00 p.m. on October 23. 1997 Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON BARRY COUNTY Michigan ond ore described os Lot 14 of supervisor s plat ol Martz acres, accor­ ding to the recorded plat thereo1 as recorded in liber 3 of plots on pogo 103. also described as port of the SW I '4 of Section 33 town 4 north, range 8 west Borry County. Michigan, described os beginn­ ing ot the point on the north ond south 1 /4 line of said section 33 which lies due south 490 feet from the center of said section 33 as established by the southeast corner of Gaskill's Plot, according to the recorded plat thereof thence due south 100 feet, thence south 89^57 west 217.81 feet, thence due north 100 feet, thence north 89*57 east 217.81 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sale. Dated September II. 1997 FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgogee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robed A Tremain 8 Associates. PC 401 South Old Wood- c*d Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (10/9) STATUTORY NOTICE (BY PERSON CLAIMING TITLE UNDEH TAX DEED) To the owner or owner* of any ond all interest* in or lions upon the property described Take Notice. Sale was lawfully made of the following described property for unpaid taxes on that property, and that the undersigned has title to the property under tax deed or deeds issued for the property You ore entitled to a reconveyance of this property within 6 months after return of ser­ vice of this notice, upon payment to the treasurer of thj county m which the property it located of all sums paid for the tax sole purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, and the fees ol the sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice The service or publication cost* »holl be the tome as for personal service ol a summon* on commencing a civil action, without other oddi tionol cost or charge. Il payment os described in this notice is not mode, the undersigned will in­ stitute proceedings for possession of the property Description of lond: State of Michigan. County of Borry, Township of Prairieville. T1N-RI0W lots 14 and 15 Plot of Stoney Point. This parcel is on im­ proved residential porcol 408-012-490-002-00 Amount necessary to redeem. 58 283.26 plus foes of the sheriff ond the cost of publication of this notice. Craig ond Lynn Bashoro 10854 Hermitage Point Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 (10/16) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Qf ADOPTION Of ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Ann landers Good book Dear Ann Landers: Who among us has not been touched by a life-threatening illness, whether our own or that of a family member or close friend? Sickness and the thought of death take us to life's darkest comers It is n»n easy to live in such a space No one should have to face it alone. A supportive companion for those who are struggling with serious medical problems is a book by Dr. Jerome Groopman. a renowned cancer and AIDS specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston This book deals both medically and philosophically with problems that can be overwhelming It casts a comforting light on shadowy subjects that most people don't know how to talk about I would not have believed there could be hope or comfort in a book dealing with cancer and AIDS, but 1 was wrong. If you or so­ meone you care about is struggling with cither of these illnesses. 1 urge you to get this book. The title is "The Measure of Our Days " The publisher is Viking. The price. S23.95 It could be the best investment you will ever make. Terrific teens Dear Ann Landers: A woman named Car­ rie Schneidei wrote the enclosed letter to the editor, which I read in The Repository in Can­ ton. Ohio. It was extremely moving and helped me realize bow great American teenagers are and how rarely they get the credit they deserve. 1 hope you will print this so they can get some positive publicity for a change. — Longtime Reader in Ohio. Dear Ohio: Teenagers today seem to be get­ ting a lot of bad press. I'm pleased to print something positive. It would In. wonderful if those teenagers saw this letter and contacted Carrie Schneider I hope she’ll let me know if it happens. Here's the letter to the editor: "A few days ago. I experienced an incredi­ ble act of kindness from two teenagers I was visiting Canton, and while driving with my triple babies, my car was hit from the side. I was thrown out and was lying on the road, nearly unconscious, with no idea if my babies were dead or alive. "The person who had smashed my car was Matthew James Schmader. Grand Rapids and Tracy Lee Kenfield. Hastings Shane Hyland. Hastings and Anna Lucretia Quada. Hastings Kenneth Wayne James. Hastings and Thelma Marie Clark. Hastings Marvin Willson Cochran. II. Hastings and Christine Mae Baker. Hastings. Christopher David Nagy. Hastings and Shannon Marie Thornton. Hastings Scott Edward Schweitzer. Battle Creek and Theresa Renee Olmstead. Bellevue Enc Charles Pumford. Wayland and Shauna Ann Oresik. Wayland Todd Andrew Bloomberg. Plainwell and Theresa Jane Miller. Plainwell Timothy Lee Hovey. Lake Odessa and Ron­ da Lynn Begcrow. Lake Odessa PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 96. which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township al its meeting held on September 10.1997. SECTION 1. HILE This Ordinance is entitled the “Prairieville Township Land Division Ordinance" SECTION 11 SECTION III- PURPOSE This Section sets forth the purpose of this Ordinance. DEFINITIONS This Section sets forth the definitions of terms used in this GIRL, Jillian Beth, bom at Pennock Hospital or Sept. 18. 1997 at 5:22 a m. to Juile and Scon Zull of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs 13 ozs and 20'6 inches long. SICHQNIY GIRL, Taylor Elaine, born al Pennock Hospital on Sept. 17. 1997 al 1:38 a.m. to Becky and Michael Hopkins of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. SECTION V GIRL, McKenzie Sue. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 15. 1997 al 8:21 a.m. to Troy and Kelly Barna of Ionia Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long Ordinance PRIOR APPRO VALEEQL'IREMENT EQR LAND DIVISIONS This Section provides that land in the Township shall not be divided without lhe prior approval of the Township Assessor or other official designated by the Township Board and makes exceptions to this approval requirement for land in a recorded plat and for “exempt splits" as defined in the Ordinance. APPLICATION FOR LAND DIVISION APPROVAL This Section sets forth the filing requirements for Township Land Division approval, including a tentative parcel map. history of the iand proposed to be divided, application fee and other items specified in this sec­ tion. SECTION VI PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR LAND DIVISION APPROVAL This Section provides that the Township Assessor or other designee shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the proposed land division within 45 days after receipt of the application and sets forth the procedure to be followed in making such decision. SECTION VII STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL OF LAND DIVISIONS This Section sets forth the standards governing approval of proposed land divisions, including compliance with the State Land Division Act. this Ordinance, a maximum depth to width ration of four to one. and the Township Zoning Ordinance minimum lot width and minimum lot area requireineiLs. GIRL, Mackenzie Rose, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 15. 1997 at 9:43 p.m. to Jack and Aimee Posthumus of Freeport. Weighing 8 lbs. 8fc ozs. and 21 inches long GIRL, Gillian Laura, bom al Community Hospital in Battle Creek on Sept 12. 1997 at 8:01 a.m. lo Don and Pali Smith of Delton Weighing 7 lbs. 11 ozs. and 19 inches long SECTION Vlll- ALLOWANCE FOR APPROVAL OF OTHER LAND DIVISIONS This Section provides for the creation of a parcel designated as “not a development site, as defined under 1967 PA 288. as amended" SECTION IX CONSEQUENCES OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH LAND ..DIVISION APPROVAL REQUIREMENT A parcel created in noncompliance with this Ordinance shall not be eligible far any building permits, or zoning approvals, and shall not be recognized as a separate parcel on the assessment roll SECTION X SEVERABILITY The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION XI REPEAL All previous Land Division Ordinances affecting unplatted land divisions in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed: however, this Ordinance shall not he construed lo repeal ans provision in any applicable Zoning Ordinances. Building Codes or other Ordinances of lhe Township SECTION XII EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall lake effect immediate!} upon pub­ lication. after adoption PLEASE TAKE Fl RTHF.R NOTICE that the full text of the Ordinance has been post­ ed in lhe Office of the Prameville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of lhe Ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the office of lhe Prairieville Township Clerk dunng regular business hours of regular working days following lhe dale of this publication. Nonnajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S Noms Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616)623-2664 GIRL, Jennelle Mackenzie Ames, bom to Christopher and Kristine Ames on Aug 21. 1997 al 5:07 p.m. She weighed 8 lbs 2 ozs. and was 19’^ inches long Grandparents are David and Shirley Ames of Hastings, and Keith and Kay Mackenzie of Vermontville Great grandparents arc Don Mackenzie. Jess and Marilyn Roach, and Dorothy Ames Jennelle joins a brother. Carson I iTreditprobiems understood* ; FREE APPLICATION BY PHONE ! $10,000 - S 88 /mo S30.000 - S265 /mo $80,000 - S707 /mo ■ 1 , n O«M Con»obd»llon A- C»*h for Any Purpose X.L Ons-Hour Rr«-*ppro»*l . { j CAPITAL SEEKERS, INC. ' fl APR 8 75--. ©240 mo (OA(. > fl; TR-nwi-i-mwaH-uM* already long gone, and while many people were crowding around to stare, no one was doing anything. Then, out of nowhere, two teenagers were al my side — Christina Shone and Shawn Carey Christina immediately call­ ed 911 from her cellular phone, and they in­ structed her to keep me awake and talking Shawn talked to me. and at that time. Christina noticed the babies and got them out of the car Not half a minute later lhe car went up in flames "The only thing I know about the two is that Christina goes to a local high school and Shawn was visiting from New York City. They did everything in their power to make sure that I and my babies survived. I will be forever grateful to them 1 owe them my life, not to mention the lives of my precious children "Thank God they slopped at the accident because if they hadn't. I wouldn't be here to­ day — Carrie Schneider, Calif." Preaching love? Dear Ann Landers: I am writing about a recent letter in your column concerning a brother who refused to reconcile with his sister in spite of her efforts to extend the olive branch. I noted with interest that he is a preacher What does he preach about? — M.S.C. in Sherman Oaks, Calif. Dear M.S.C.: 1 don't have the faintest idea. Maybe a member of his congregation who knows about the situation will write and tell us. Dear Ann Landers: Here is another letter from a "cold fish." My husband. "Brian.” and I have been married for 13 years and have a 12-year-old son. When I lost interest in sex several years ago. he tried to convince me that it was my fault For a while. 1 believed him. but now. I realize that the problem is not just mine There is no real communication bet­ ween us Maybe there never was Brian no longer cares how he looks. He has gained al least 30 pounds since we married and has developed high blood pressure I have gamed weight, too. but I still wear the same size dress, and I've changed my cooking style in order to serve a heathful diet to my family. My husband's weight problem is caused by what be eats at work and the fact that he gets no exercise Brian's day begins at 5:30 a m. when he leaves for work. He returns around 6 p.m. We have dinner when he arrives, and then he surfs the Internet until long after our son and 1 have gone to bed. On Saturdays, he talks on the phone with his mother for at least two hours. The rest of the weekend is spent surfing the; 'Net' in his office at home. I do all the housework, and my son and I share the yardwork. I thought I was helping Brian, but now, I see this only gives him more time to ignore us. Providing material things is not enough. They don't mean anything if there is no one to share them with. Any suggestions on how to improve my life. — The Mackerel in N.C. Dear N.C.: You and Brian must have been in love when you married. Apaprcntly. that love has withered on the vine and you’ve both gone in opposite directions. You two need a counselor (not a referee) with whom you can sit down and air your grievances and find some common ground on which to rebuild your relationship. Your young son needs both his parents. Start with that in mind. When Brian spends less time on the phone talking to his mother and more time talking to you. you will know progress is at hand. No more suits Don’t burn Dear Ann Landers: 1 wish you wouldn't print any more letters about crazy lawsuits. Yours is supposed to be an advice column, and I look forward to reading about people's problems and your solutions Why don't you start another cdumn that deals exclusively with crazy lawsuits, wacky judges, crooked lawyers and nutty elected of­ ficials and tell us how to remove them from appointed or elected positions? It would help people realize that they can do something about the incompetents who represent them. I'm sure you could knock out such a column in your spare time. Please consider it. Ann. — Your Friend in Burbrnk. Calif. Dear Burbank: Thank you for suggesting what I might do in my "spare time " And now. will you please tell me what "spare time" you are referring to? Turning out seven columns a week. 52 weeks a year does not leave me with much "spare time." But thanks for the suggestion. Dear Ann Landers: Your Gem of the Day concerning when to let go reminded me of one of my favorite sayings? — "The hardest lesson in life we have to learn is which bridge to cross and which bridge to burn.” — Liz in Freeport. Maine. Dear Liz: The bridges we built offer new opportunities. Those we burn limit our op­ tions and could leave us stranded. My advice to those who are undecided is don’t burn it. Leave it there in case you change your mind. -Zj -A '-I z * ’ Do you have questions about sex. but no one to talk to? Ann Landers' booklet. "Sex and the Teenager. " is frank and to the point. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3. 75 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $4.55.) Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa N€UUS The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. Oct. 9. al 7:30 p.m. at Lake Manor. This evening will feature prize winning essays by Jessica and Krista McNeil, daughters of Clay and Janis of Goddard Road. Both girls have entered competitions in recent years, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Their topics will be Christopher Columbus and lhe Lewis and Clark trek The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at I p.m. Saturday. Oct. II. at the Depoi/Museum The speaker will be Richard Hanns with his topic "Preservation of Documents " On Saturday. Oct. 18. those members who have qualified for the 1997 class of First Fannies of Ionia County will be honored at an open house at the depot in the afternoon and a dinner at West Berlin Wesleyan Church on Portland Road when their certificates will be presented. Eighteen members have submitted the necessary proof of their ancestry and pro­ of that lhe ancestor lived in Ionia County by the end of 1880. The data each submitted will be on file for local use and will be available on the Internet. The fall rummage sale at Fellowship Hall will be held this week Friday and two hours Saturday, when a bagful sells for mly one dollar Last week the Slate Journal carried obituaries for Thelma Garland. 101, and David Johnson. 49. Thelma Garland was bom near Clarksville, worked as the housekeeper at St Edward s Rectory in her later years. She is survived by dughter. Rose Sobieski, in Virginia. Margaret Cook (Fred) of Lansing, and Sister Estelle Mary DeJesus of Totowa. N.J.. where Mrs. Garland had lived lhe past nine years at the Little Sisters of the Poor. Local survivors are nieces and nephews Margaret Dy e and Estelle Kaufman. Doris Lambert and John Calcoct. arJ many others of the Mesecar family. Mrs. Garland also is survived by a younger brother. Kenneth Hess, of Lansing Her funeral was Saturday at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Lansing. Mr. Johnson was a Vietnam veteran. Army National Guard and longtime state employee, manager at the Michigan Jobs Commission. He is survived by wife. Martha (nee Brecheisen). sons Todd and Bryan Johnson and Jason Sutherland at home His wife's family. Lloyd and Carolyn Brecheisen. and their other daughters Marilyn Pierce. Evelyn Ruth Poole are <xher survivors Services were at University Lutheran church in East Lansing It is welcome news to residents of Johnson Street that the village council has plans for putting a new surface on Johnson Lane and the north block of Johnson Street. The route was damaged dunng the drain construction due to heavy equipment using the road and from waste hauling from Twin City Foods having to use that exit route The 25th anniversary of United Methodist Women was celebrated on UMW Sunday at Central UMC. A special bulletin, listing of all charter members in 1972, a litany of the history, silver balloons, presentation of a ’ special membership to the pastor, the Rev. ' Emmett Kadwell, and decorated cake and punch served at coffee hour marked the day. * AU hymns sung were written by women. The sermon title was "Women's Work." Esther. Lois and Eunice. Barbara Heck, and Anna Howard Shaw were some women highlighted in the message. Marian Weinberg of Buchanan spent the wekend with her sister. Lorraine, and her parents, LaRue and Betty McMillen. The Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will convene in Grand Rapids at the Civic Center of DeVos Hall Oct. 13-16. Thu is the 131st annual meeting for Michigan Grand Chapter, the oldest grand chapter in the * world Michigan Grand Chapter contributes to its own charities and several national charities. Chapter 315 in Lake Odessa contributes to Switty's Place, the YMCA, holds an associate membership in the Lake O Chamber of Commercc. takes part in Sideualk Sales. L 0 Garage Safe Day and has a food stand at Art in the Park. The local chapter will hold its next * meeting Tuesday. Oct. 7. at 8 p.m. in the ternpie rooms. This is a week early due to the grand chapter meeting, which comes during the time of the usual monthly meeting. Central Michigan University has announced its honor students for lhe spring semester. / Karen Cunningham of Lake Odessa is listed. From Sunfield. Nicole Coppess and Shannon Ferry are listed The Women’s Fellowship of First Con­ gregational Church will meet Wednesday. Oct. 8. at I p.m. in the dining room. A trip day will come this year on Oct. 15 with a visit to Dominic Huis near Zeeland for lunch and a lour. The Shell station still has its pumps inac­ cessible The new pumps will be the variety that takes credit cards, so it will be un­ necessary for the customer to enter the station . if he carries the right card. ” Huhn's Supermarket was a beehive of ac­ tivity Monday and the parking lol was full, as many imported workers were emptying shelves, installing wider shelves and replacing the merchandise the aisles were widened some weeks ago to accommodate this change. Lakewood Habitat for Humanity will hold its annual dinner at Zion Lutheran Church Saturday. Oct. 4. The public is invited to patronize this meal, which supports a worthy cause Safe, suitable bousing for families 1 which can possibly afford to pay monthly ■ amounts, but cannot handle large . downpayments, is the goal for Habitat. Houses built with volunteer labor provides the C means tor many to have decent housing. One telling story was that when the hurricane ruin- e cd so much at Homestead. Fla . the only bouses left were those built by Habitat This anests to the quality of workmanship used in the projects �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 2. 1997 — Pace 9 From Time to Time... Grace Scobey’s Colvin’s ‘Rivers Ran Slow’ (part 3> Reed’s Opera House where Grace Scobey went on her first date when she was 15 years old. Welcome Corners School District No. 6 Carlton Township, where the Scobey children attended country school. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Grace Scobey Colvin grew up and lived in Caricon Township. She wrote about her ex­ periences as a girl grow ing up on the farm and her marriage to a young farmer She writes: "How did the young survive without pleasures? They had their fun. They made a lot of their own fun. The young folks would have parties at one another's homes and played games and the mothers would have a lunch for them afterward. Popular with them were the marching and singing games 'The Farmer in the Dell.' Pop Goes lhe Weasel.' ‘Skip Come a Loo' Charades and many others. “In lhe winter, when snow came there were sleigh rides. A father would lake his bob sleigh, fill lhe box with clean straw for the young folks to sit in. Covered with blankets, they’d go to the home of the host or hostess, singing and laughing as they went This, mingled with the chime of the sleigh bells, wanned the hearts of those along the way “In those days, there were no snow plows and if roads became too drifted in places, fences were taken down and horses were driven into the fields and around until the road was reached where it had not drifted. “Sliding down hill was fun also, but the smaller ones did more of this, as they were not as a rule allowed to go out evenings on the sleigh rides If some did not have a sled, sometimes a discarded dish pan used. Every such article was kept in case it might find a new use. By holding up their feet from the ground, they did very well, possibly spin­ ning around a few times in the descent which added to the hilarity. (A forerunner of the saucer sled of current times?! "One of the glories of winter was the sleigh bells. All the neighbors had bells on their houses and each had a different tone and when one became acquainted with the sound that belonged to each neighbor, they could tell before they came into sight, whether it was Smith or Jones. “The skating parties were great sport for the older ones or young people. But parents were sure that the ice was thick enough on lhe lake before they were allowed to go on it. Yes. teenagers obeyed their parents in those days. A bonfire was built on the shore for them to gather around and get warm. One sure sign of spring was the booming of the water under the ice just before it began to crack and go out. That is seldom heard now “We thought it a wonderful invention when the talking machine (phonograph) came When lhe radio appeared people's delight knew no bounds. Even the ministers and their wives were delighted with 'Amos and Andy.' “Lum’ and “Abner.’ These good old characters are long gone and there are none to take their place. "Electricity on the farms was soon in­ troduced. This was a great improvement and many gasoline appliances were discarded. Then about 20 years later, the television came into being, which many declared would never become a success Many scoffed at the idea of real people's pictures being produced and voices carried on lhe air. As 1 grow older and see what has beer, accomplished. 1 dare not say that anything is impossible. "The automobile came into existence and then roads had to be built to accommodate them. At first, all roads were gravel and it was many years before so many became paved 1 remember my first auto ride. I was walking home from town when a Hastings citizen driv- A decorated wagon with a load of school children headed school picnic. This wagon was one from 1910. Friend School District No. 9, Carlton Township. mg his automobile overtook me and asked me to ride. In those days, we were not risking our lives to accept a ndc from a passerby. It was the custom them, if riding and overtaking a pedestrian, to offer him a ride and it's hard for me yet today to overcome this custom. “On the way home that day I thought I flew and 1 expect the machine was traveling about 15 miles an hour. "We had train service back then, which has almost disappeared now. All little towns had a depot and the local trains stopped at all. I had classmates in school who came from Coats Grove on lhe tram and went back lhe same way. We derived a great deal of good from the train and it was pleasant to hear the whistle as it neared our town. "The very best weather prophet was the train whistle. If rain or snow was soon io come, the atmosphere gave the whistle an altogether different sound and echoed a long way. We also used to get the weather predic­ tions on the phone. A very long ring alened us for the weather report. "In the summer for a few years, the Chautauqua would come to town for a w cck Il was a (ent show and daily entertainments were music, educational lectures and miscellaneous other entertainment Perhaps tent shows came for a week, giving plays both dramatic and comic. If we managed to get 35 or 50 cents to attend one. we were wild with delight, even if ‘Uncle Tom's Cabin' did make us weep for a time. "The circus also, was a great treat when it came to town once a year. Many could not af­ ford to go to the performance but could watch the parade free. "Our country schools were divided into districts as evenly spaced as possible for the convenience of the children so they would be within walking distance. The majority of pupils did not start unil 7 years of age and were taught the first through the eighth grade Older boys often came only in w inter months They might be doing farm work in early fall and spring. The school was a one-room building Usually in the front and in the cor­ ners were shelves to hold the tin dinner buckets. A bench or small stand held the water pail, a dipper placed in it from which we all drank. It makes me shudder now to think of it. but really ar J truly none of us died from it. "A big heating stove was in the middle of the room and it was lhe teacher's responsibili­ ty to start the fire. This was no easy task on a cold winter's morning after walking from his or her boardingplace. Il was usually a lady teacher, as there were fewer male teachers The teachers of today are much different from those back there, who had such small pay and so many inconveniences. “Years later, after I was married, the Parents and Teachers Association was organized for lhe purpose of parents and teachers meeting once a month to confer together This organization, the PT A. soon materialized into social affairs, the mothers bringing food and all uniting in a program where much hidden talent was discovered One of the functions of the PTA was to earn money for the extra things which sup­ plemented those the school board furnished They did this with fund-raisers of the day. bake sales, cake walks, white elephant sales and the like. “The school day started at nine o'clock, when all students had to be in their seats. If tardy, you had to remain a half hour after school, which closed al four o'clock. Al ten thirty a.m. there was a 15 minute recess and all rushed out to snat':h a bit of Anti-i-Over or tag or a quick visit to the outside toilets. At noon we had an hour to eat our lunch from tin pails, then have about a half hour for play. "Inside the lunch pails, which were empty syrup or lard pails, carefully washed and sav­ ed for this use. was just what mothei happen­ ed to have on hand. The bread was quite often spread with apple butter, otherwise just but­ ter. Never oleo. then. "I was quite grown up when I encountered my first oleo. Almost all the children had cold boiled egg. lhe smell of which nauseated me so that I could not cat my lunch and to this day I can not bear to be around a boiled egg unless it is hot. "The eighth-graders in the country school had to pass a written examination before they could enter the ninth grade in town. The pupils had to go into town for this and if they did not pass, they had to go back »o the coun­ try school and take the eighth grade another year. The eighth-graders in town did not have to take a test, which to us seemed unfair, but when pupils passed this test, it seems to me now. they were better educated than the twelfth grade graduates of today. “Usually every Friday afternoon, we would have something special, perhaps a short program given by the pupils. 1 remember a small girl, new to the neighborhood and school, was called on first. She was told to go up front and speak her piece. She came swiftly , turned her back, fac­ ed lhe big blackboard and rattled off her recitation. I can still see her with long braids reaching below her waist. "Sometime a neighboring school would visit to have a spell down. Pupils of each school were lined up facing each other A word was given the first in line on one side of the teacher. If it was spelled correctly, the teacher of the other side pronounced lhe word on her side. When a pupil missed, he had to sit down. When just one was left standing, that school was pronounced the winner Sometimes it was a cipher down. The teacher put a line of figures on the blackboard and the pupil added them mentally. "There were Christmas programs, which the whole district attended, whether they had children in school or not. This was usually held in a neighborhood church, where there was more room. The teacher and pupils work­ ed for weeks on this to make it a success There was a wonderful tree adorned with home made decorations and strings of pop­ corn. The teacher had a gift for each pupil and parents would bring gifts for their own children if they so wished. These were not lavish gifts like they have now . but I believe they were appreciated much more. "Another great highlight of the year was the summer picnic, when all the schools in the township gathered in a woods. A man from each district would use his team and wagon to take the children in the woods chosen previously by a committee Each wagon was Smith Brothers General Store, Coats Grove, where Zenas Colvin drove the grocery wagon and later became the postmaster. gayly decorated and a prize was given lor the one deemed best. “Each school had a 'yell' to announce who they were. 1 was in the Welcome Comers district and ours was 'Biff bam boo. chich-arad-dah. welcome, welcome. rah! rah! rah!' After the wonderful dinner, there was a pro­ gram. one or two numbers from each school Dear old school days. Those old time are all gone now. “We girls had lots of fun with our paper dolls. We’d cut picture models from catalogs and then we’d cut out the different costumes to re-dress them The boys all had jack knives and whittled out tops and different toys. In fact, whittling in those days was a real an Many men loved to do this too. We had a cor net what-not made by my uncle He whittled open work on the sides and nailed in shelves to hold ornaments, pictures and dishes "My first date was when I was 15 years old. A neighbor boy. Art. asked me to go to a play in Reed's Opera House, which is now oc cupied by Burkey s Sales and Service It was in the spring and very muddy Art hired a ng. a horse and carnage at a livery stable The horse was a long legged animal and 1 guess he thought it was expected of him to trot and did he trot! When we arrived in town. An tied up his horse. When we came out into the light, he giggled and said. "Your face is all covered with mud ' Art took his handkerchief and cleaned my face "That was the only time 1 ever attended the Opera House, and little did I know that ns owner. Lee Reed, would be my future uncle. His brother. Merrick, was my husband's grandfather The Opera House was prev iously used with the connecting building as Reed's Carriage and Wagon Shop, where the brothers made and painted these vehicles "Another thing in the past is the little grocery store where we went to buy necessities We told the clerk or proprietor what we wanted and he got it for us There were no fresh vegetables, and very little fruit, only bananas, oranges and lemons in season. Grapefruit and tangerines were unknown There was always an open barrel of crackers which were sold by the pound Always, in a glass case was a big cake of cheese; u tresh piece was cut as it was purchased. No meal or fowl were sold here There were meat markets for that purpose, which have also disappeared. "The grocery was a place where customers loitered to meet and visit with their neighbors on Saturday afternoon and. if some reached into the cracker barrel for a handful of crackers to satisfy their hunger, no attention was paid them. In some localities, a wagon of groceries was sent from the store in to the far­ ming areas to accommodate lhe farmer. "My husband, when young, drove a wagon from lhe Coats Grove Store He took lhe housewives* eggs and butter in exchange for groceries. One lady's butter was always ran­ cid and they could not sell it to their customers but they accepted it anyway. It was always dumped in the pig's feed by the proprietors because the lady's patronage was wanted as well as that of her neighbors; even if it was a loss to lhe store. 'Zenas enjoyed this work and 1 guess lhe Smith Brothers were well pleased with his work as they had him appointed postmaster of the post office that was connected with the store. But when the automobile came, it put an end to the grocery wagons. “The small farms arc about all gone now. as lhe machinery is so expensive that the small farm man can not afford them or compete with the bigger farmer. "There are still a few small churches left in the country. I have always been accustomed to a small church, and it seemed to me that they had more of a family friendliness. Everyone was aware of another's troubles and joys. And the churches all had bells. Bells that were rung to alert for fires or to proclaim the end of a war and so forth "The Grange has abou. disappeared, as no younger people have stayed by it to keep it up. It was started for the benefit of the farmers, as they could buy seeds and farm equipment and some groceries at less cost. It also offered in­ surance at reasonable rates. "Here the young and old gathered for recreation and meeting with their neighbors. In fact, that is where I met my husband. Zenas Colvin, in 1918. and we were married in 1919 There are still a few holding on. but fre qucntly meeting in the homes instead of lhe Grange Hall. The slate and national Granges are still alive. (To be continued) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PLANNING HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on October 15. 1997. at 7:30 p.m. al lhe Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that lhe itern(s) to be considered at this public hearing include, in brief, the following I. Special Land Use Permit filed bv - Deborah Fenwick of 14225 Kane Road. Plainwell. Michigan 49080 (Parcel no -08-012-029-009-00) The applicant is requesting a permit for a home occupation for a Child Day Care Center. The property in question is in the “A" Agricultural District. 2 Special Land Use Permit filed bv Robert Solvaggio. 11630 Ramseyer Road. Plainwell. Michigan 49080 (Parcel no 08-012-180-046 00) The applicant is requesting a permit for a home occupation for the limited sale of firearms in his residence The property in question is located in the “R-2” Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District. 3 Such other and further matters as may properly come before lhe Planning Commission for this meeting All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applications al the address below Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to lhe Prainev die Townsh p Clerk Indo iduals with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk Prairieville Township Planning Commission Robert Kull. Secretary Prainev die Township Hall 10115 S Norns Road Delton. Ml 49046 Rfc_ fs Wagon and Carnage Shop, before Reeds added the second story which became the Opera House. I �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 2, 1997 < 4 1110 l< think < I il Changes are good, but options should be examined This is j column about changes. Otten in life we make changes because of a traced) or because someone else feels uc need to make a change to be right with their world On Saturday night. I lost a great companion in Bo Bird Bo had been with me for some eight years and his brash personality made us a perfect combination You could say that I needed Bo as much as tie needed me When it became apparent that Bo's time on Earth was coining to an end (he could not fly or speak> we talked some Saturday night, but the words were mostly mine Bo's emotions, though, said it all. Ever since Bo passed away on Saturday night. I've been collecting thoughts about changes that could help lo case the pain or al least make things nicer for the new bird that's in the house — Bo Diddly. Bo Diddly is becoming quite comfortable with his new fnend Bobby Bird Bobby also felt pain from this recent tragedy On Saturday . Bobby kept her head focused on the window and far away from where Bo was sadly sitting. Some refuse to feel pain, while others find comfort in dealing with the loss head on. Bo Biid, I'm sure, is in birdy paradise with lots of tasty treats and colorful toys. So what changes do I make now? My mom feels that I need a maid to help with the housework and make sure that the bird cage remains squeaky clean Neil Young wrote a song stating that a "man needs a maid.' but if I can’t clean my little abode, how pathetic I must be Anyways. I made a call to the maid and told her thanks, but no thanks Maybe becoming a less opinionated person might help me to become a better parent for my birds. Mr. McKcough wrote last week and said that I should not run down certain teams that I don't believe in. He said that maybe I will mellow as I get older, but actually I'm looking forward lo remaining young with more emotion than gelling older with less emotion I’ve always judged life with w ins and losses and I’m feeling a lot of emotion with Michigan's undefeated start A viiangc in scenery is not an option for me. but it docs bring light lo others. J-Ad reporter and baseball expert Jason Carr is moving to Grand Haven this week and I've already made plans to spend my vacation time in his new neck of the woods. Still. I've enjoyed living in Hastings and it will take more than a million dollars to move me from this place There are other changes that I could also make An answering machine at home to call people back, cable television to view Red Wing games, less cofice 01 more spiritual cnlightentr t (Mary Warner scttni lo find giHxJ flow with Metaphysics) are a few of the possibilities. I could become a hunter, but Bo Diddly and Bobby probably wouldn't look at me lhe same way if I did. So il comes down to this Instead of making drastic changes. I’ve decided to lake a more subtle road Maybe vacuum a little bit more, spend more lime smelling the flowers and spend more time expressing my views in the way that only I can Bob Dylan said it best when dealing with his own emotional thoughts. "Hey. life is kind of short anyway. You might as well say the way you feel." My sentiments exactly. • Playoff Points: Middleville (4-0) is currently No. 9 in the Class BB Region II rankings, while Hamilton (4-0) is No. 3 in Class B Region II Hastings (3-1) is also a playoff contender being ranked No. 10 in Class BB Region III Their opponent this week is East Grand Rapids (4-0) No. 2 in Class BB Region II. • Broncos and B uregard: Western Michigan University .ould not have chosen a better person to lead its athletic department (han Kathy Beauregard Beauregard has been the school's associate athletic director since 1988 and has proven her worth as an administrator and a great fnend of Bronco sports. Nobody works harder (han Kathy and nobody wears a bnghtcr smile. Her sister. Deb Button, is a Hastings resident and works at Hodges Jewelry downtown. Beauregard took part in a Bronco Golf Outing last summer at the Hastings Country Club and hopefully will be at many more in future years. Congrats from a fellow Bronco • Wings will Win!: A lol has been written about lhe Detroit Red Wings and what they have lost from last season's Stanley Cup team. But. I still sec the Wings as the team to beat with Philadelphia trail mg right behind. Kevin Hodson is a future star as are Mike Knublc. Brent Gilchrist and Anders Eriksson. By the way in Tuesday's Detroit Free Press Knublc. from East Grand Rapids, said that his favorite musical group was the Spice Girls. Now there's the kind of personality that can only be found in the sport of hockey Talk lo you soon Hastings vs. E.G.R., T-K vs. Hamilton highlight slate of games Maple Valley's overtime win over Olivet last week was huge A Hastings triumph over East Grand Rapids or a Middleville victory against Hamilton this week would be just as super. So now a quick look through our crystal ball, the same ball (hat brought us a 3-2 record last week and a 13-6 mark for the season HASTINGS (3-1. 2-1) at E. G. R. (4-0, 3-0) This is a monumental task for Coach Keller's Saxons, but they're ready for it The Pioneers arc No. 4 in Class BB and two of their runningbacks darted for more than 100 yards in a 29-8 win over Wyoming Park last Friday The keys for the Saxons will be balance, ball control and big plays on defense Quarterback Malt Moore is becoming more comfortable under center and that's a plus for the blue and gold. Saxon success in these three areas means success on the scoreboard Prediction Hastings 28. E.G.R. 27. DELTON (2-2, 2-1) at MATTAWAN (3-1, 3-0) The Panthers arc coming off a tough game with Pennlicld and now they must prepare for a very talented Wildcats squad Mattawan won 20-14 last year, but that only means extra inspiration for Coach Hccthuis' D-K team A guy-named Nooh — Nooh Herron — scored tour touchdowns and ran for 127 yards in Mattawan's 40-15 triumph against Galesburg-Augusta last Fnday. The Panthers must re-establish their running game lo have a chance and continue to find Jason Kimbrough with long aerial gainers down the field Prediction Delton 21. Mattawan 18 SCORING LAKEWOOD (0-4, 0-3) at LUMEN CHRISTI (NA) Lumen Christi beat rival Northwest last Fnday 37-16. while Lakewixxi fell to Mason 55-0. it was a drcam season for the Titans in '96 xs they went 13-0 and won the Clxss B title. Receiver Steve Bush had just 12 catches, but 7 went for touchdowns Drcams arc great, but come Fnday the crystal ball says that the Titans will be having nightmares with Travis Lehman providing that extra spark for the Vikcs Prediction: Lakewood 20. Lumen Chnsli 10 Saxon runningback Josh Richie (36) found day light a few times in the win over Northview. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Next challenge for football Saxons the powerful Pioneers A 21-point Saxon third quarter made a close 7-6 game a convincing 28-6 decision for Hastings' varsity gridders last Fnday in Us game with Northview Hie triumph was Hastings* third in theit first four games. As Coach Jeff Keller, and his football team prepare for this Fnday's league contest, they must figure out how to stop a dominant East Grand Rapids club? The Pioneers (No 4 in Class BB) beat the Vikings of Wyoming Park 29-8 last Friday to move their season record to 4-0 and 3-0 in (he O-K White. “They're well balanced." Coach Keller said of the E.G.R. team. "They may not have the great individual athletes like they have in the past, but they're real solid and much more balanced. They play a lol of seniors (and) are very, very physical.** So how do the Saxons score points against a squad as talented as the Pioneers? "Open it up and spread things out." explains Coach Keller Points against Northview came from seven different Saxon players with two touchdowns coming in the air and two coming on the ground. Runningback Mike Pursell sprinted 36 yards for one ground score and Josh Richie barreled in from I yard out for the other rushing touchdown Richie led the Saxons with 90 yards on 19 attempts. SAXONS Continued on page 10 Passing Panthers want more ground yards versus Wildcats Not too many times do you set a school pxssing record... and lose. That was the situation for Delton's varsity football team Ixst Fnday as they fell behind KVA power Pennficld and tried to pass its way back into the game. Unfortunately . Pcnnficld's potent running game look care of that notion as the visiting Panthers prevailed 21-14 Now. Coach Rob Heethuis' gridiron squad. 2-2 overall and 2-1 in the league, must regroup for a KVA clash at Mattawan High Mattawan beat Galesburg-Augusta last Fnday 40-15 and is 3-1 on lhe season. Delton scored the game's first touchdown last Friday on an 85-yard pass play from quarterback Kyle Matteson to receiver Jason Kimbrough. Kimbrough found a scam in the Pcnnficld's defense, on lhe second play of lhe game, and ran a quick slant for the distance. Matteson finished the game 10-for-22 for 220 yards. He currently leads Barry County throwers with 528 yards for the season. Kimbrough also hauled in Delton's second touchdown, also thrown by Matteson. The score came tn the fourth quarter, with 20 seconds remaining, on a 29-yard strike. Kimbrough had a big game with 4 catches for 128 yards. He now leads Barry County with 145 receiving yards on the season PANTHERS Continued on page 12 MAPLE VALLEY (4-0, 2-0) at DANSVILLE (0-4, 0-2) Prediction Middleville 31. Hamilton 27 I RUSHING Spencer Romph (T-K) 62-444 Miso Glavan (T-K) 42-405 Jason Thompson (M. Valley) 52-363 Josh Richie (Hastings) 57-288 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 58-286 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 35-195 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 31-183 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 20-168 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 35-141 Tim Stevens (T-K) 11-109 Paul Finney (Delton) 23-99 Nic Morrow (Delton) 10-92 Scott Richardson (Lakewood) 14-69 PASSING Kyle Matteson (Delton) 24-46-5-528 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 19-40-1-283 A. Courtright (Hastings) 15-26-4-232 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 9-15-1-115 Matt Moore (Hastings) 3-6-2-114 T. Wawiemia (M. Valley) 5-14-2-105 Tim Johnson (T-K) 1-3-1-65 RECEIVING Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 5-145 Paul Finney (Delton) 4-116 Darron Williams (Delton) 7-114 Luke Warner (Hastings) 5-98 Brian Ploeg (T-K) 4-81 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 3-71 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 3-69 Jason Preslar (T-K) 1-65 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 5-64 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 3-54 Bobby Tingley (Lakewood) 3-50 Beau Barnum (Hastings) 1 -49 Shane Slaughter (Hastings) 1-48 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 3-48 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 4-47 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 1-27 Matt Moore (Hastings) 1-21 Steve Dahn (Hastings) 1-17 Kyle Love (Lakewood) 1-15 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 1-13 tackles Programs running in opposite directions. The Lions fresh off a 12-6 victory over Stale power Olivet, can't relax. The Aggies lost to Leslie 14-6 last week, but came close to notching that very important first win. Maple Valley would like to run a similar offense to the one they've lun in (he first four weeks. Lixik for a lot of Thompson, Gonser and Patrick, meaning a lot of Lions points. Prediction: Maple Valley 45. Dansville 6. Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 64 Bobby Cole (Hastings) 45 Rich Smith (Maple Valley) 38 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 36 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 35 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 34 Andy Keller (Hastings) 34 Bill Blair (Hastings) 32 Erik Vernon (T-K) 31 Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 29 Lucas Flory (Maple Valley) 29 Lance Flory (Maple Valley) 29 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 28 Jim Hermenitt (Delton) 28 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 27 Nick Hannar (Delton) 26 Jeremy Vandefifer (T-K) 24 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 23 Jon Hanneckow (Delton) 22 Garrett Weathertiead (T-K) 22 Brian Ploeg (T-K) 22 Corey Schut (T-K) 21 Jared Oho (T-K) 21 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 21 HAMILTON (4-0, 3-0) at MIDDLEVILLE (4-0, 3-0) Could be the game of year as far as the. Trojans arc concerned The Hawkeyes, as co­ worker Paul Wolfram informs me. arc a gamely bunch who arc capable of putting points on the board at any time John Sloothaak and John Eding combined for five touchdowns in a 53-0 Hamilton win over Godwin Heights last Friday But. so arc the Trojans led by Miso Glavan and Spencer Romph The winner of this game can truly be marked a Stale contender By the way. it's al IK and it's the Trojans' homecoming Kyle Matteson (Delton) 50 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 44 Spencer Romph (T-K) 42 Miso Glavan (T-K) 27 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 24 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 20 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 12 Paul Finney (Delton) 12 Luke Warner (Hastings) 12 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 12 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 12 Steve Dahn (Hastings) 12 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 12 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 8 Shane Slaughter (Hastings) 8 Josh Richie (Hastings) 6 Corey Schut (T-K) 6 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 6 Tim Stevens (T-K) 6 Jim Storms (Hastings) 6 Scott Stickles (Maple Valley) 6 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 6 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 6 Matt Moore (Hastings) 6 Jason Preslar (T-K) 6 Darron Williams (Delton) 6 Nic Morrow (Delton) 6 Beau Barnum (Hastings) 6 Nate LaVoie (T-K) 6 Tim Johnson (T-K) 6 Scott Van Engen (Maple Valley) 4 Chris O'Bryant (Lakewood) 2 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2 Andy Keller (Hastings) 2 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 2 Matt Rose (Maple Valley) 2 INTERCEPTIONS Hastings' quarterback Matt Moore (4) dives for the end zone in last week's game with Northview. (Photo by Perry Hardin) I I Panther quarterback Kyle Matteson (21) set a new school record with his recent passing performance Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 3 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 2 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2 Matt Moore (Hastings) 1 Tony Stank (Lakewood) 1 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 1 Rich Smith (Maple Valley) 1 Luke Warner (Hastings) 1 Jeremy Workman (Hastings) 1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 2, 1997 — Page 11 Delton’s stingy defense just too much for G-A Rams Delton’s varsity basketball learn evened its league record to I-I on Tuesday and in the third quarter the Panthers’ defense was ram tough. Coach Gary Harrington's D-K cagers beat Galesburg-Augusta 55-42 thanks in pan to some excellent defensive work in the third quarter. The Rams scored just live points during the eight-minute stretch with their only basket coming with 46 seconds left "Overall, our defense was pretty ge-.J until the fourth quarter." Harrington said. “We subbed m (during the fourth) and kind of had a let down." The Panthers led 44-23 heading into the fourth and out-scored the Rams 16-8 in the first quarter. 14-10 in the second stanza and 14-5 in the third quarter. Tara Reed led all D-K scorers with 14 points. Jill Vickery tallied 10. Dani Freeland tossed in 7 and Kim Cole added 6 markers. Freeland's play in the post was a definite factor, according to Coach Hamngton. “We needed some pretty gixxl post play and we got it." Coach Harrington explained. Reed scored 9 of her points in the first half and made a layup, off a steal, to open lhe third quarter (32-18) in the same light. Cole then followed with an inside hoop (34-18) and Christy NeSmith added another D-K basket (36-18) off a steal Vickciy s aggressive work resulted in a basket (38-19) off a rebound and another hixip (42-19) oil a steal. G-A was led by Erica Adkins who scored 13 points. Hastings 47 Zeeland 38 Trailing by seven points with five minutes to go. the Saxons found motivation and out-scored lhe Chix 18-5 during the fourth quarter Summer Gillons scored 14 points (6-of-8 from the free throw line), but she was not the only star in a "real balanced" Saxon attack. Virginia Jennings. Katie Willison and Jill Williams each tallied 8 points, while Anne Burghdoff tossed in 9 markers. Williams led the squad with 9 rebounds. Burghdoff pulled down 7 caroms and Jennings had 4 steals and 3 assists. Hastings started out the game pressing and led 5-0. but early foul trouble (Gillons two and Williams three) forced them to alter its scheme. Zeeland came back to lead 24-21 at half and 33-29 alter three quarters. Willison's post play provided lhe blue and gold with a major lift On Tuesday. Willison played a part in holding Zeeland's lop scorer Rhonda Obrenovich to 6 points. "Her defense in the post was great, she steps up when we need it.’ Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said. The fourth quarter has been Hastings' best, as of late, and Tuesday was no different. As Kowalczyk explains The fourth quarter has been our quarter" The victory was especially sweet after a lough 61-46 loss to East Grand Rapids last Thursday. The Pioneers' pressure defense was just loo much for the Saxons to handle. Williams scored 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, while Gillons tallied 10 points Jessica Martin led E.G.R. with 23 points See DEFENSE Continued on page 2 Corporate Cagers... The Corporate Olympics continued last week, including basketball games at Hastings High School. Here, a Bliss CNB player battles a Hastings Fiberglass team member. YMCA NEWS Netters win 6-2 Friday Family Fun Night On Oct. 3. from 6:45-8:45. the YMCA will be holding its first family fun night of the fall season at Hastings High School. There will be volleyball, basketball, old time movies, crafts, and rollerskating (be sure to bring your own skates or rollerblades). The cost is $2 per person with a maximum fee of $5 per family Crafts cost 25 cents each. 4th/5th Grade Giris and Boys Basketball Beginning. Monday. Nov. 3. the YMCA will be offering a basketball program for girls and one for boys in the fourth through fifth grade. The program will meet every Monday, and Wednesdays in Hastings Central’s gym. Teams will be coached by volunteer parents. The program will last for seven weeks Games und practices will be held from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Times will vary from week to week. Teams will be formed on Oct. 27 for boys and Oct. 29 for girls from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Participants will be notified of their team and schedule that night. The cost for the pro­ gram is S30. Scholarships are available upon request. All players are required to pre­ register by Oct. 22 by completing a registra­ tion form obtained at the YMCA office. Hastings’ varsity tennis team netted a league road win Monday, defeating Hudsonville 6-2 Winning singles matches for the Saxons were Kim Karmes at No I (7-6 (7-3). 6-2). Ericka Simpson at No 2 6-2. 6-2) and Danielle Wildem al No 3 |6-1.6-1). Prevailing in doubles were Sarah Bcllgraph and Katie Williams at No. 2 (6-2. 6-2). Carley Case and Alicia Cooney at No 3 (6-2. 6-0) and Sally Edgct and Jcri Hendershot at No 4(6-1,6-0). The Saxons will be al lhe O-K While Conference tournament on Saturday and in the Wayland Quad next Monday Saxons Sell Subs... Dam Freeland (50) arches a shnt over the G-A defense in Tuesday's gar's at Delton High. iXaleet NURSINgKi SERVICES Positions Available for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs RN's pay $20-532 LPN's pay $15-518 CNA's pay $9-512 ‘Flexible Hours, Great Benefits* •Weekly Pay* *100% Paid Health Insurance’ YMCA of Bam County Aduh Coed Volks ball ' Team W-L TVC.....................................................................18-0 Barry County Rental....................................... 14-4 Hastings Manufacturing................................. 9-9 Flexfab................................................................. 9-9 Burkey s.............................................................3-15 Hastings Sanitary Service..............................1-17 Results First Match — TVC. Burkey's; Hastings Manufacturing. Flexfab. Second Match — Barry County Rental. Hastings Sanitary Service; TVC. Hastings Manufacturing Third Match — Barry County Rental. Burkey’$; Flexfab. Hastings Sanitary Service. Some 300 athletes, in the seventh through twelfth grades, sold submarine sandwiches last Saturday to raise money for Saxon sports. Some 54,000 subs were sold in the sale. The top three sellers were Amy Easey (133 subs sold), Bill Kirby (138) and Rachel Rodgers (165). Here. Annie Mead. Josh Woodard. Liz Lonergan and Rachel Deppe stand behind their tasty subs. HOME FOR SALE SIGNING BONUS FOR RN'S - $750 LPN'S - $500 CNA'S - $250 Algonquin Lake Estates. Wooded, land­ scaped yard. 3 bedroom tri-level. 3 stall garage, central air. 2000 sq. ft.. 5 lots/1 acres lake access, newly decorated. Asking $189,900.00 Come loin Our Quality Care Team!! Call 616-948-2472 Call 1-888-607-8233 ANS FOR SALE Commercial 1 zoning DELTON, MICH. Location, 108 S. Grove (M-43), old Delton State Bank/Delton District Library. Approx. 1560 sq. ft., public water and sewer, natural gas, FA heat, 1 half bath and partial basement. You may pick up information and sales agreement at Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 Norris Rd., Monday through Thursday 9-5, 623-2664, or Barry Township Hall, 155 E. Orchard, Wednesday 9-5, 623-5171, also Delton District Library, 108 S. Grove (M-43), Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10-5, Tuesday 12-8, Saturday 9-1, 623­ 8040. YMCA of Barry County— Hastings Youth Council Hastings Coed Softball Team W-L Law & Disorder................................................3-2 Okie Towne Tavern #1................................... 4.1 Okie Towne Tavern #2................................... 4-1 Jarman Construction........................ 4-1 Just For Fun........................................................2-3 Hastings Mutual...... ; ..................................... I-4 Bennett Industries.............................................(M Flexfab .................................................. I«3 Game Results Bennett Industries 4. Jarman Construction 12; Lbw and Disorder 7. Flexfab 12. Okie Towne Tavern #115. Hastings Mutual 8. Just For Fun II. Okie Towne Tavern #2 13. YMCA-Hastings Youth Council’s Fall Women’s Volk) ball League A League W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle 12-0 Real Log Home 12-0 ICS K-t Mamstrect Savings........................................ 5-7 Ray James Electromechanical....................... 5-7 Leafwood Lumber . .............4-8 Goodenough Goodies..................................... |.| | Unknowns ............ .... 1-11 B League Hastings Burial Vault Ranger Die Backe Construction Gary's Auto Flexfab Bustancc Construction Hastings Mutual Qualits Roofing 10-2 ]tl ; 7-5 7-S ’ 5 4-8 .3-9 0-12 Too many bills? Too little cash? Consolidate your big payments into one low monthly payment at Old Kent Don't let your bills be a a burden any longer. Stop in or apply by phone tor a lower loan payment today. See how wonderful life can be. Call 1-800-OLD KENT OLD �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 2. 1997 SAXONS.,.continued from Quarterback Mall Moore found Steve Dahn for a 17-yard scoring strike and Shane Slaughter for a touchdown from 48 yards In the game. Moore was 3-for-6 with zero interceptions and two touchdowns "Malt hasn't taken man) reps at quarterback, so the more reps he gels the better he picks up things." Coach Keller said. Kicker Beau Barnum booted across two extra points and Ton) Bowne hauled in a Moore pass for a 2-pomt plav Hastings collected 300 yards of total offense. 114 throwing and 186 running Scoring by committee is becoming the trend al Hastings High. Ten players have scored Saxon points in lhe first four games with eight of the ten tallying touchdowns. "We're playing a lol of kids to move the ball around a lol and because of some injuries." Coach Keller said. "In the past. page 10 wc'vc been kind ol one sided but mm we’re able to mix things up and not totally rely on certain individuals " Chris Sicilhano. who gained 75 yard* on 15 carries, scored the Wildcats uni) points on a 42 yard run in the second quanei in the Wyoming Park game. E G R had two runners. David Hart and Ian Karczewski run. who gained over 100 yards And throwing the ball, the Pioneers scored two touchdowns including one of 38 yards b) Jeff Eldersveld Hastings' defense will be geared to stop both lhe run and lhe pass and that effort will probably take a lot of Saxon defenders. Junior Varsity Scoring points was no problem for the JV squad (4-0). which posted a 50-26 win against Northview last week Hastings opened the scoring on a 70-yard run by Brian Eves. Northview came right hack to score, but lhe Saxons responded with an 86-yard Eves dart and a 6-yard jaunt hy Josh Woodard Northview then added a couple more touchdowns and led at hall’ 26-22. Defensively. Hastings allowed Northvirew zero yards in the second half and scored 28 points Scan Tefft ran 59 yards. Eves 11 yards. Woodard 5 yards and Eves 27 yards for touchdowns in the final two quarters. Tefft (657) and Eves (631) have cached gained over 600 yards in the first lour games of the fall season Eves had 218 on 7 carries. Woodard 103 on 17 attempts and Tefft logged the ball 9 times for 82 yards versus Nonhvicw Tefft led the blue and gold in tackles with 12 and John Eggers was in on 10 bonecrushers Ryan Eltzroth and Matt Larsen each recovered Wildcat fumbles. Delton s defense listens to instructions during a time out at last week's game with Pennfield. . Freshmen The Saxons played their best game of the year but lost 28-0 to an undefeated Northview team. Trailing 22-0 in the first half, the Hastings team controlled the ball in the third quarter for all but 35 seconds. Adam Schantz had some big runs and throws in that drive, while Jerry LaDerc and Dustin Terrel made a few key receptions. Two more times in the second half Hastings mounted drives that went deep into Northview territory. Hastings hopes to heal and gain confidence as it looks forward to this week's battle with East Grand Rapids Booters turn away Red Arrows PANTHERS (Continued from page 10) Bui. in between Delton's two aerial scores was three running touchdowns by Pcnnficld The first was a 3-yard run by Malt Grimm in the second quarter, the second was a second Gnmm 3-yard punt in the third quarter and the third score came on a 49-yard sprint by Kris Worthington in the final stanza. Pcnnficld ran the ball for 213 yards with Worthington managing 123. "They're a very good football team and they played as good as they have all season." Coach Heelhuis said. "The biggest thing was their power off tackle." Delton may have found some success in the air. but Pcnnficld also benefited from that air assault. Pcnnficld made three picks on Matteson throws, all coming in the second half. "Pennfield's defense made some adjustments and shut our pass down." Coach Heelhuis explained Our defense made sopie slops, but lhe difference in the game was their ability to run the ball.** Kimbrough, however, was the recipient of two picks himself, helping Delton to slay in the game "They picked some balls and we picked Mime." Coach Heelhuis said. "(But) They applied some pressure and controlled the ball well." Jim NeSmith was Delton's top ground gainer with 44 yards on 10 carries. Other receiving stats had Paul Finney with one grab for 18 yards. Darron Williams with 3 catches for 30 yards and Corey Mingerink with 2 receptions fix 37 yards. Leading tacklers for D-K were Ryan Bridges with 10 slops. Matteson with 8 tackles. Jim Hermcmtt with 6 bonecrushers and Nick Hannar with 5 tackles. Hauling*' varsity soccer team turned a scoreless first tjaif into a 4-1 win Tuesday 'night in O-K While action against Lowell. The Saxons got second half tallies from John DeWitt. Chris Stafford. Sam Stafford and Larry Bailey lo pull oui the road victory. Malt Bradley received an assist for Chris Stafford's goal. Goalkeeper Mark Arens (6 saves) received credit for the win. stopping 13 of Lowell's 14 shots. Hastings' offense also managed 14 shots. Lowell scored its only goal on a boot by Mike Fry and an assist from Matt Maatman Hastings will return to league action tonight (Thursday. Oct. 2) at Northview. Hastings' Andy Keller (56) wraps up a Wildcat ball earner and gets a little held from behind. (Photo by Perry Hardin) LEGAL NOTICES sufficient slopes and grades as to provide odequote stormwater ond rood drainage ond shall MOTICK OF FUBUC HCAMNQ Notice is hereby given that the Borry County Plonning Zoning Commission will conduct a public hear- Court St.. Hastings. Michigan. The following Sections ol the 1976 Borry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended, will be considered 5) All privote roods serving 1 porcel shall have o finished rood surface of 12 feel. All private roods serving 2 to 4 parcels shall have o surface ol 18 A-4-F7 Private rood* shall include oil rood* street*. feet All paved roods shall hove o surface finish of at least one ond one-half (I-I 2) inches thick 7) Cul-de-tocs shall hove a minimum rodiu* ol 35 •gross which ore non-public ond which oro used to colculate or measure tho required frontage or lot width for the toning districts which it is located Private rood* are permitted in all toning districts subioct lo the condition* of Section 4.41 8) "T" intersections shall slope between -0.6% and -0.2% In u direction owoy from the through County Planning Commission. In considering any application for a special lond centerline of the through street 9) All private road* shall be uniquely named 10) All private roads shall provide one ingress and egress onto a public rood for each 1250 feet of length a* measured along the centerline of the easement. It) All private roods shall serve a maximum of 25 parcel*, lots, tracts or units mission shall give consideration to the following factors as well os the factors in Section 7.2 of this rvtulHng d«v.lopm.n! on rhe long ronflo plonning goals of the County. 3) The potent io I for conflicts between the pro- potential lor traffic congestion or potential In­ tersection interference or other similar or related problems plication for o preliminary private road permit to the Zoning Administrator on form, approved by the Zoning Administrator The application shall be accompanied by I) Detoiled construction plans a) Rians, sealed by a certified architect or Hastings’ harriers at B.C. Invite The Saxon runners arc preparing for a big finish lo their season and last Saturday's Haslett Invitational was a nice lest. Hastings' girls were ninth out of 14 teams with 259 points, while the boys were I5lh out of 17 teams. Okemos was the overall winner in the girls* race with 48 points and Stockbridge look top honors in the boys with team score of 71. Karey Schlachtcr was 23rd in 21:20. Carolyn DeWitt 29th in 21:31, Kristen Schlachtcr 47th in 22:07. Katie Thomas 76th in 23:38 and Katie Wood was 87th in Classic Soccer... The Thomapple Valley Soccer Club U-16 girls team participated in the Capital City Classic which was held in Lansing Sept. 14-15. The local team lost their first game 4-0 to the Midland Missies, a Little Caesar's team before 0-0 ties with Mason and C.A. Azurri. "The competition was stiff, but our girls held their own,' Thomapple Valley Coach Dennis Zerbel said. Pictured above in their tournament shirts are team members Ashley Moore of Middleville. Jessica Gole of Hastings, Melissa Ruder of Lakewood, and Erica Carter of Middleville. (Photo provided) 24:38. The Saxon boys were led by Tim Rounds who crossed the finish line in 18:12. Mike Elliott followed close behind with a 67th place 18:17. Levi Solmcs was 89th in !8:57. Rob Dixon 95th in 19:27 and Michael McKcough was 103rd in 19:45. The Barry County cross country meet is Saturday in Hastings. Races are scheduled to 3) A moinfenonce agreement between the owner/developer of the private rood ond other parties having any interest therein that shall pro- the Barry County Register of Deed* Office Commissioners ii \t Fiesta. I pct a (treat perm al a prcul price withoul (laying start at 10 a.m. Upon completion of construction of o private rood, the owner or hi* authorizing ogent shall sub­ mit the following documentation to the Borry County Plonning Office 1) A certification, signed by a licensed engineer, that the rood has been completed in accordance with the requirement* of this ordinance 2) A survey ond legal description, completed by o lk-nsed surveyor, illustrating the location of the “Ife just what 1 need!” for the extra In Memory of: frills 99 Stephen M. Negus As we remember this time each year Memories treasured of you my dear Tales recalled of all your fun Friends and family, miss you my son. So sadly missed. Mom Negus. Bob Bustance Brothers Larry & David REDKENWg Perm Sale” tin suit ii.m-s or curls \ ' September 28 - November I ' nmiwTiWBB haircut & < undiliMlM treatment. included Administrator 2) A Site Plan illustrating the location of the wafer bodies and proposed improvement* 3) A waiver of liability ond hold harmless agreement releasing Barry County from any liabili­ ty or damage* resulting from or related to the con of such prior non-conforming private roods shall not be enlarged exponded or extended Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment either verbal- Gn-.il < in* । nlur .iiwt isr-rrnII*. /I/*/uli.il \<mi mill v- .iifun'n*tit ><>. i ■•wn OZAiTPlAZA 6I So S« (Near <Mart) 9489470 Construction ol o privote rood shall not begin by the Plonning ond Zoning Deportment Further no toning permits or building permits shall be I) All private rood* thall be designed and con malarial* being considered at the meeting to in­ dividual* with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) day* notice to the County of Barry Individual* with disabilities requiring auxiliary aid* or services should contact the County of Borry County Admimstroto* 220 W Stole Street Hosting* Michigan 49058 ( 616) 948 4891 The proposed amendment of the Borry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office 220 W State St Ho*tings Michigan between the hour* of 8 private roods shall be constructed with I Large selection of prints available. $32.49 & up (Open and Limited Editions) REDKEN Call For Appointment Perm Sale J REDKEN । \f U I’nvripliu1 Hair Gtrr I’mdut Is , ..".ill-HlMKiitUnltisteN 616-945-3903 2) All private roodt shall be constructed upon a 3) Mon Fn 8 8 So’8-6 Sun 10-5 Redecorating? Office at 948 4830 for further information Nancy I Boers ma 10 21 10 23) Borry County Clerk I I NOW MIRING' Jom the Fiesta leom (oil I 800 826 6363 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday October 2. 1997 — Page 13 Wins scored by Cagers Basketball was a real winning experience for Hastings seventh and grade team* la>i week. The Saxon shooters came up uiih victories against Caledonia Newhall and Crestwood Here is a look at the ltt*’.hlighfs 8th Grade Gold The Gold team moved to 4 I with a 44 2 < triumph over Newhall and a ?(» 2«> victors against Wayland Jenny Jenkins led the wav versus with 11 points. Elizabeth Nida tallied 7 markers and Angie Eggers added h ।mints Pressing speed helped Hastings come from behind against Wayland hailing 17 14 al half, the Saxons oul-scored lhe Wildcats 7 I in the fourth quarter with Erin Bradlev. Angie Eggers and Elizabeth providing the defensive heal Eggers and Kate Martrsius 7tli Grade Gold Bowlerettes Hamilton Excavating 8-4. D J Electric 7-5; Kent Oil Co 7-5; Hecker Insurance 6-6. Carlton Center Excavating 4-8; Bennett In dustries 4-8. High Games and Series — K Fowler 168- 455; J Hamilton 172-452. E Ulrich 169- 458. N Goggins 174-137. J Elliston 166-464. M Dull 170-154. L Elliston 212-528; D Jager 150-100. A Fox 156. T Christopher 189; J. Doster 152. K. Doster 122-345; D L Coenen 140-343; P Britten 143-401; C Hurless 153-405 Friday Moose Ten Pins |3; NoGeratol Req'd 12. Rocky 4 11; Ramblers II; Brushworks 10; 9 and a Wiggle 9; Heads Out 9. Bad Habit 11 8. Late Comers 8; Nash Bash 8; Get Lucky 8. Weekend Warriors 7; 1 Know That 7; 4 R’s 6. Sears Service 5; Special K's 5; Gillons 4 Good Games and Series Men — B Keeler 254-653; R Fav 217-541; J Mav 217-592. M Kasinsky 201-579; K Bushed 200 538. W MaddenJr 199-555. WBrodbock 203-570; J Barnum 233-604. B Riplev 197-552. D Keillor 212-565 R Rou>h 189-507; S Peabody 219 600. D Service 169; R. Nash 178 Good Games and Series Women — N Taylor 155-444; B Clouse 167-469 H Ser vice 163-466; D Banimus 172-507. C Mad den 170-471; T. Pennington 213-545. L Bar num 223-592; S Keeler 183. K Keeler 180. P. Ramey 177. S. Evert 154. S Keillor 146; A. Keilo/ 144; B. Roush 186 Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 14-2; Sccbers Am 10-6. Final Touch 10-6; Hallifax Service 9-7. Eve A Ent Spec 9-7. Maces Ph 8-8. Nashville Chiro 6-10; Lifestyles 6-10; Nashville 5 Plus 7-9. Farmer's Feed 6-10; Miss Fits 5-11. Valley Realty 6-10 High Games and Series — S Pennington 211-593; M Garber 208-512. BL Elliston 193-545; B High 173-466. G Otis 177 502. C Pruden 163-479. I Yoder 179-493. B •Hayes 166-469. D Secber 162-469. M Brimmer 171-477; E Dunham 189-455. R Murphy 162-445; B. Vrogindcwcv 169-435. J. Gardner 152-374; F Schneider (50-411. P •Frederickson 154-442. L Weverman : 154-414; T Case 148-408. K Becker 198. B • Blakely 170; M Dull 162 Senior Citizens’ League Woodmansee 12-4; Otis 11-5. Jcsick 115. M A M's 10-6; Vrogindcwcv 9-7; Brewer 9-7; Brodock 9-7; Kuempcls 8-8. No One 8-8; Nash 8-8; Schlachtcr 7-9. Hall 6-10. Lethcoe 6-10; Friend 5-11. Snyder 5-11; Moucoulis 4-12. HUth Games and Series — A Brewer 210; L. Markle) 161. P Sn)dcr 186-445. M Mat son 174; B Maliekooie 202-525. W Brodock 171-483. D Mason 184-497; G Potter 185-448; S Glasgow 201 535. F Girrbach 183-523; W Woodmansee 192-509. C 'Haywood 204-486; S Pennington I94-5OV :G. Olis 177; B Terry 190-510 Monday Mixers . Rowdie Girls 8-4; Kelley's Keglers 8-4. Dewey’s Auto 7-5; Mr Bruce’s 6'7-5'^. Michelob 6'6-5’-i. Whispering Waters 6-6; T.M Lassies 5-7. Girrbach s 5-7. Coldwell Bankers 5-7. Haruler Tours 5-7 Green Chicks 5-7. Hastings Bowl 5-7 High (>ames and Series — K Keeler 210-509. R Shapiev I Hl 500. B M<»orc 212-457; N Pomerov 185-513. S Guv 187-494. S Nash 186-480 B Anders 181-505. V Pierson 181-497 J McMillon 205-521; M Snvder 185. S Glasgow 196-548 Sunday Night Mixed Diehards 14-. H E D 12. Feanomc 4 11. B.S.ers 10. 2x4 10. Lucky Strikes 9. Rednecks 9. Three Froggcrs 8. Tag Alongs 8. Rock Bottom 7. Short N Sweet 6. See Ya 6. X-Filers 6. S & K 6. Friends 5. Thunder Alley 4 Womens High Games and Series — I) Snyder 207 524. L Barnum 189 518. I) Krallman 179-493. M Martin 184-485 M Eaton 162-469. M McClurkin 159-440. C Parsons 164-434. L Bcvcr 157-422. S Craven 156-404. J Dm* 12x V| s Vandenburg 206. K Suttin 201 M Snvder 194. L Falconer 177. A Hubbell 175.' M Bowman 163. M Kirchen 161 S Snider 157; K Faul 144 Ihiec shutout wins highlighted the weekend jetton I i H i imgs south lootball squads Here i ,i l -ot .e ih.-. Imai scores, tom. hd. • m.iki i .nd I. I i< • .l.indouts Niki Notch nun led the Saxons with 12 points in a U Ml win against Crestwood Atnbci I horn a* added S points and pulled down icboiinds Tiffany Howell also crashed lhe hoards for 7 lebounds The (iold made it two lor-tw«> beating Newhall 2S-2U Molly Alderson scored X points and Laura Dipcil added 7 markers Notcboom led the team in rebounds with 5 caroms Meas High Gaines and Series —J Kohler 253-654. B Rentz 201 589. C Martin 214-571. B Barkhuff 204 565. B Heath 181 530. D Worded 189 529. K Bev er 177-516. J Kirchen 150-384. J Banimus 226; J Barnum III 213. J Delaat 212 . S San bom 210; J Smith 186 M Cross 179. H Drayton 178 Thurday Angels Nashville Chiropractic 16-4. Secber Auto Body 14-6. Miller Exo I3'/j-6‘-j; Tick Tock Restaurant 13-7; Cedar Creek Grocery 12-8; NAPA Girls 11-9; Pct World 8-12. A A I Bunny Bunch 8-12. Gavin Ford 7-13. Hastings Bowl 6*^-l3,.i. Stefano's 6-14. Riverside Cemetery 5-15 High Games and Series — T Shacfer 218-463, J Lewis 184. T Daniels 189 523. L. Watson 167. B Fahl 181. S Vamcv 163. B Moody 216-590. L Aspev 180-509. L Kendall 167. D Greenfield 144. C Hurless 158; D Curtis 159. K Kulhman 177-502. L Potter 191-489 Tuesday Trios B & L Dolls 9-3. Secber Auto Bodv 8.5-3.5; Yes Um 8-4. Armour Auction 7 5-4.5. 3 Pomes Tack 7-5; Looney Toons 6-6; Just 4 Fun 5-7; Trouble 4-8; Texas Pride 3-9; Late Bloomers 2-10. High Game and Series — A. Alexander 152; D Secber 165; L. Trumble 152; J Con­ ger 196; K Conger 154. T Redman I7|. V Green 161, D. MacDonald 152; S. Armour 162; S Salazar 162; S Vandenburg 204-221 *90. M Eaton 193-511. D Kcllv 167. J Hurless 200; L Tillev 178-504. W Purchts 169; B. Moody 188-508. L Potter 186. B Vugwwen 1^. H. Hook 192. D Snyder 179 506; J McMilloo 168. S Glasgow 175 Tuesday Trios B & L Dolls 13-3; Secber Auto Bodv 10.5-5 5. 3 Ponies tack 10-6. Yes Um 10-6; Armour Auction Sales 9 5-6.5; Looney Toons 8-6; Trouble 7-9; Just 4 Fun 6-10; Late Bloomer 3-13. Texas Prine 3-13 High Game and Series —T Redman 162. V Green 191; S Vandenburg 192-549. M Eaton 174; D Kelley 202-506. L Trumble 173; J Conger 176-501. K Conger 186. S Smder 157; J Hurless 152; L Tilley 181-509; A Alexander 151. D Secber 158. M Snyder 168; S Glasgow 190-539. D MacDonald 161; S Armour 199; N Hook 157 B Moody 166; L Potter 187-521 Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printing 14-6; Pin Seekers 12-8; Woodmansee Sawmill 12-8; Flexfab 11-9; Consumers Concrete 8 1'2-11 1 2. Modeller Graphics 8-12; Friends? 1/2-12 1/2. Hastings Bowlers 7-13. Mens High Games & Series M. Christensen 182. J Burghdof 157-389; D Blakely 221-555. R O’Keefe 170 Womens High Games & Series D. Sample 142-379; C Reed 195; B Rouse 130. Color Tours Coming Soon on the GUN LAKE PRINCESS. Can for resetvalions Toll free 1-888-557-7775 5th and 6th Grade (iold A '2 <• Win was |idie Hastings squad fared versus Belding Joint I ar Icy scored the steadily moved the hall down the field with a h»Us!.down tun soil the Saxons sould n.-l League meet for Hastings golf squad comes Monday Steve Obieitet > II led Hastings varsity golf team to a second place finish Sept 25 at Lowell The Saxons scored 14 i<> beat lhe host Red/Mrows l‘>? I i t Grand Rapids had two swingefs who tallied Us ami won with a 162 Adam Gee raided a 44. Mike Nysirom a 45 Iim Cole a 4r. and l.< I Jgcr scored a 46 also foi the Hastings team David Edison and Jason Brezmski holh had 41s lo lead I G R while Dan Barton managed a 45 lot I. ..ell Ohreilet sin-wed his .onststciiey on Sept 30 with another U .•■fi lead Hastings in its dual with Zeeland lb Saxons scored a 169. while the Chix hied a l>0 Gee. Jake \k( Icll.md and l.dgcr each had Rookie driver wins Pennsylvania 400 Foi the lit'.! lime %imc the 1992 season, the .Amcrib.ni Sjxvd KiatHUi iAS.Ai was forced slniftcn an event due to inclement weather Rookie Steve I aiKi.u henclitcu from lhe situation, winmn the Pennsylvania 400 after he completed 2’*» lap* The victory was Carlson's second • I 1997. helping him earn Pal Schauci Memorial Rookie of the Year honors Bob Seniickei. ol Dorr. Imishcd seventh and Dave Scnsiba. ol Middleville, wound up 30th Alter IS ot 2<i events. Sennckcr is ninth with 2.4? I points, while Kevin Cywmski leads with L<l2X Tins Sundav the \SX will be in Salem. In lol |Ik Mid bl ' ' I tie Nashville Netwoik will bovci lhe event live SOCCER SCORES Ul I — The U11 won another game against Red Arrow <Paw Paw i by the score of 5-0 This is the second shutout tor Evan Wisner at keeper. Goals were scored bv Brandon Schwartz. Andrew Vincent. Keaton Rose. Michael Newsted. and Aaron Fortier The team plays Plainwell al 4 00 Saturday here at Northeastern field U13 — The team lost j tough game to Niles by the score of 3-1 the lone goal for Hastings was from Cullen McKeough Last week the UI3 tied 0-4) Next week this team will plav at River Oaks Their record is now 1-2-1 UI4 — The UI4 beat Red Arrow 5-0 Satur­ day with goals from Erin Bradlev. two from Jake Heuss. and two from Jercmv Shilling Kyle Bcllgraph deserved the shutout as keeper The UI4 will plav Vicksburg Saturday UI2 — a strong showing by the U12 defense was not enough to win the game against a stubborn Vicksburg team Hastings had many chances but were caught offsides often Next weeks game is away al Plainwell CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE HYDRANT FLUSHING Notice is hereby given the City of Hastings Department of Public Services wilt be flushing fire hydrants throughout City on October 7th and 8th of this year Hydrant flushing may cause a slight loss of water pressure and some water discoloration Everil G Manshum City Clprk Clinical Depression ...one of the most treatable illnesses National Depression Screening Day October 9, 1997 - tiuth lumovv. ndlent 24 6 3rd and 4th Grade (iold 7lh (•rath* Gold 7th Grade Blue Hastings pulled out a IM-IX thriller versus Caledonia last Thursday Nicole Swartz led the team with 7 points and Erin Fish added 6 points BOWLING SCORES Thursday A.M. Just Us 15-5; Parkers AFC Home 14-6. Question Marks 13-7. Early Birds 12':-?'?. Lucky Shots 12-8; LeHarves M il. Hastings Bowl 8Vi-ll^; Varneys 8-12. Bosleys 7-13. Bye 1-19 Good Games and Series — R Isaacs 177-519; M. Atkinson 183-514. L Jackson 177-505; B Clement 169-448. C Stuart 177-489; P Caldwell 155-428. S Malloy 145-365. M Bell 133-362. F Ruthruff 174 S. Everet 161; M Hodges 161. B Estep 160. J. McKeough 157; B. Sexton 152. B Norris 152; I. Ruthruff 148. J Rablev 137. C Ells 128;B Bodo 124 Three shutouts scored by area youth football teams each stored <» points to lead the brown and gold and Nida added ' points FREE of charge Written Self-Test for Depression Screening Interview with Mental Health Professional Educational Presentation For questions contact: Barn Community Menial Health Sen ices 915 West Green Street Hastings. Mi 49O5X Ihl6l 94X-X04I Walk in appointments available from: 9:00 - 11 IM) am and 2:00 ■ 4:00 pm ...and getting treatment can save li.es. 42s. while Miki Xystrotn and Brian I olius scored 44\ I he Zeeland team had lour nlavs who scored 38 ot Ix-low. including a U Ironi luincc Bos* The conference match lor Coach Bruce Kruegei's golf team is scheduled lot Monday ■ o.i 6) Trojans second, again... Middles dies varsity goiters had its final league match Monday and won lor the 14th time The liojans tallied a 162 to dclcal Rogers < 17<>» and Wyoming Rogers 1lX(h l he win makes I -K 14-3 overall .mJ I I »in the O-K Blue Conference It s the fifth season in a row that the Tiojatis have finished second in (he league standings Adam Seifert was the medalist with a 39. Matt Pullen was one stroke behind with a 40. Alex Middleton was two strokes behind with a 41 and Josh .Sturm was three strokes behind with a 42 Coach Bernte Wellei s team will compete in the O K Blue Imais Saturday at Orchard Hills SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMP TINC TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFOBMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default ho» been mode in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael Dougherty husband and Conde Dougherty wife to Michigan General Mortgage Corp o Michigan Corporation Mortgagee dated Moy 22 1996 and recorded on Moy 29 1966 tn liber 661 on Page 922 Barry County Records Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments to Nor west Mor tgoge Inc o Californio Corporation as assignee by on assignment dated June 3 1996 which was recorded on October 2 1996 in Liber 674 on Page 357 Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Fifty-One Thousnd Nine Hundred Fifty Seven and 89 100 dollars $51 987 89 including interest of 8 50*. per annum Under the power of sole contained tn said mor tgoge and the statute in such cose made ond pro vided notice n hereby given that so-d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some part of them at public vendue ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan at I 00 o'clock PM on November 13 1997 Soid premises ore situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Barry County Michigan and ore described os lot 3 Block 4 of Samuol Roush s Addition to the Village of Freeport according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in Liber 1 of Plats page 28 ond also Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 1 Block 4 of Samuel Roush s Addition and runn ing thence West 4 rods thence South 8 rods thence East to the West line of Lof 3 thence Nor thwesterly to the place of beginning being a port of the old P M R Y right of way The redemption period shall be 6 monthis) from the dote of such sale unless determined abandon ed m accordance with I94BCL 600 3241a in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Doted October 2 1997 NORWEST MORTGAGE INC FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott B Trott P C Attorneys for NORWEST MORTGAGE INC 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms Michigan 48025 File <97097247 (10 30) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMF TING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR TWAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of o mortgage mode by Michael S Robinson and Julie M Robinson husband and wife to The Mortgage House tnc a Michigan Corpora lion Mortgagee dated January 24 1996 and recorded on January 26 1 996 in liber 650. on Page 472 Borry County Records Michigan and was assigned by soid mortgagee to the Union Federal Savings Bonk ol Indianapolis os assignee by an assignment dated January 24 1996 which was recorded on January 26 1996 in liber 650 on Page 481 Barry County Records on which mor tgoge there is claimed to bo duo at fho date hereof the sum of Siwty Sim Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Two and 29 100 dollars $66 272 29; in eluding interest ot 7 75% per annum Adjustable rote mortgage Interest rote moy change on 4 01 each year Under the power of sale contained in said mor tgoge and the statute in such cose made and pro vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises or some part of them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan at 1 00 octock PM on November 13 1997 Said promises are situated in Township of Hope Barry County Michigan and are described as A parcel of lond m the Southwest I 4 of Section 7 Town 2 North Range 9 West Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1 4 of said Section 7 thence South 998 loot along the West lino of section 7 thence East 950 feet more or less to the center o< Ohs Lake Road and the true place of beginning thence West 418 feet thence South 322 feet o’ right angles thence Eas’ 393 fee’ more or less to the center o* Ot's lake Rood thence Nor therly 325 fee’ along the center of highway to the place of beginning Hope Township Barry County Michigan The redemption period sha'I be 12 month s from the dole o< such sole Dated Oct 2 '90UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS FOP MORE INFORMATION PlEASE CALL 248 64 2 4207 Trott & T«o»’ P C Attorneys to’ U’'«on Federal Sovngs Bonk of Ind'onapoh' 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms XV . higon 48025 File *97097270 10 30 SynopeH RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Special Board Meetinc September 23. 1997 7 00 pm Speciol Board Meeting Present Hansford House Wallers Palmer Munjoy ond Ed words Absent Bedford Also present appro* ■mately 24 residents Supervisor Edwards explained this was a special Board meeting to conduct a public hearing concer­ ning a petilon which hod boon received for the purpose of controlling oqualic weeds in Algonquin lake Written and oral comments were received by lhe Board Motion to adopt the Resolution to create the speciol assessment district to be known as RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP SPECIAL ASSESS MENT DISTRICT NO 2 Motion by adopt the Resolution to schedule hearing on Assessment Roll for October 21. 1997 ot 7 00 p m Monon to odpurn Ad|ournn»ent at 7 55 p.m Respectfully submitted Barbara Bodford Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards (10 2) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE ■ J V ■ rrvoote nfr. ■ * r tnoepenoem File No 97 22186 IE Estoto of DALE PITSCH oko DALE RICHARD PITSCH Deceased Social Security No 374 58 0431 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af fee’ed by the following The dec eden whose lost known address was 1 >80 Barlow Lore* Rd Middleville Ml 49333 died July 6 1997 An instrument doted February 10 1994 has been admitted os lhe will of the deceased. Creditors ol the deceased are notified that oil claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to th© independent personal representative Ann Pitsch 1100 Barlow Lake Rd. Middleville Ml 49333 or both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Pro bate Court Hastings. Michigan 49058 within lour months of the dote of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it McShane « bowie p l c By Keith P Walker (P2862I) P O Bo* 360 Grand Rapids Ml 49501 (616)732 5000 (10 2) Robert T. Tremain A Associates, P.C. Is a debt collector and we are attempting to collect a debt end any information obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE Defouh hos been mode in the conditions of o mortgage mode by JULIO ORTIZ SOSA AND DOROTHY ORTIZ SOSA HIS WIFE to THE CIT GROUP CONSUMER FINANCE INC Mortgage dated February 20 > 996 ond recorded on March 29 1996 In Liber 661 on page 865 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of si«ty two thousand Si* hundred mnty si* and 81 100 Dollars ($62 696 81) including interest ot 9 750*. per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor tgoge and the statute in such case mode ond ap proved notice is hereby given that sod mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premises or some part of them at public vendue at Barry County Courthouse Hastings Ml at 1 00 p m on November 13 1997 Said premises ore situated in City of Delton Barry County Michigan and ore described as COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 28 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST THENCE EAST 94 RODS ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 20 TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH 209 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 28 THENCE WEST 417 FEE1 PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH SEC TlON LINE THENCE NORTH 209 FEET TO SAID NORTH SECTION LINE THENCE EAST 417 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH SECTION LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE NORTH’S LY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR CLOVERDALE ROAD The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote ol such sale unless determined abandon ed m accordance with I948CL 600 3241 a: in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 2 1997 THE CIT GROUP CONSUMER FINANCE INC Mortgagee Attorney lor MortgageeRobert A T'emoin & Assoc-ales P C 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Su.te 300 Birmingham Ml 48009 66*6 30 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 2. 1997 lulcly no basis that tins is . ut a valid sen fence " COURT NEWS: A Delton man received a suspended jail sentence after he pleaded guilty last month in District Court lo a charge ol attempted larceny in a building In exchange for lhe plea from Edward M Haynes. Jr. 34. prosecutors dropped a charge ol breaking and entering duel Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDow ­ ell told the court Haynes had lost his job shortly before lhe incident and felt he had to find some way to support his family. I don't think Mr Hay nes is the kind ol pci son who will appear before the court again. McDowell said, "but I think some jail time needs to be imposed as punish­ ment." Haynes' attorney. Bill Doherty, said this was Haynes' first contact with the criminal justice system. He said Haynes had been employed since his high school graduation until July. 1996. when he injured his back Doherty said that was the lust tune m 15 years that Haynes had been unemployed and that he has a workers’ compensation hearing Oct x Doherty asked that no more than todays in jail be imposed and that maybe it could be served on weekends "He was desperate to support his family.'' Doherty said. In imposing sentence. Circuit Judge James Fisher noted that Haynes had never been in trouble before I do believe he is genuinely remorseful and I don't think incarcerating him would be in his best interest or society's." he said He sentenced Haynes to one year proba lion, with a suspended jail sentence ol 30 days He ordered Haynes to pay $250 in costs, with restitution to be determined later Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call the Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 l.a\l A / oitiid \altotial \ds Recreation FOUND- BLACK AND WHITE DOG: Hickory Comen area. Call evenings 623-6631. EARN $300 TO $1,000 Weekly sluffing envelopes at home! For information rush SI.00 and SASE to Mailing H.M. Division •2 Box 014082 Kansas City. MO. 64101 A BEAUTIFUL 37FT. 5th wheel, slightly used, triple slides, w asher, dryer, all options, deluxe. Sacrifice. 616-962-4580. _______________ I or Reul 1-BEDROOM HOUSE on Crooked Lake. $400 per month plus utilities and deposit. No pets. Call 623-8135._________ HASTINGS RESTORED W. GREEN ST. home. 2bd„ 1-1/2 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen, den. 1st floor laundry. I car garage, stove, refrigerator. Washer and dryer furnished, $700/month. Non-smokers preferred, securtiy deposit, cleaning deposit, credit report required. 945-4330 Mobile Homes ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. I 800 387 0035. West Mich. BANK REPO: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $250 low payment. Must sell 1-800-538.7879_________ FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS: represent several hanks and repos, new and used, hundreds to choose from. 1-800-538-7870_____________ FOR SALE: 1982 COMMO­ DORE 14x70 mobile home. The home is currently located in a park and is available for immedi­ ate occupancy. The owner is MOTIVATED to SELL Asking $3,500 OBO. For more informa­ tion call 810-575-8636 or 248-414-7412, ask for Sieve. (lariige Sale BARN SALE: GOOD STUFF!! Antiques, collectibles, primalives, truck topper, 3 draw­ er file, craft book, Sega games and much more. Don't Miss Out!! Friday, October 3rd & Saturday, October 4th, 9am-4pm. 9449 Wingcier, Alto, 1/2 mile south of 92nd Street GARAGE SALE: OCTOBER 1ST-4TH 9am-?. Christmas items from Avon, lots of clothing A household goods 14742 S. Kellogg School Road. Hickory Comen. I or Salt Xulomolive 1983 OMEGA for parts, does run and drive, $100 OBO. 517 726-0571._______________ 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2-door, Teal, 5 speed, p/s, p/b. p/l. anVfnVcass/radio, very sharp car, excellent condition; price reduced, call anytime after 6pm 517-726-0817 ____ 1994 FORD ESCORT LX Teal green, sporty, air and cruise, great car, low price. 616-721-3094. ____________ FOR SALE: 1993 Pontiac Grand Am SE Coupe. Power everything, AM-FM stereo cassette, 4 cylinder, air condi­ tioning. cruise, lilt wheel, in excellent condition, new tires and brakes, 1 owner. Aqua with Charcoal intenor, $7,500 ORC. Phone 669 9848 or 945-9747 I IIIfi Wanted Hiisiiicss Senters ALL POSITIONS AVAIL­ ABLE. Local factory outlet now has 17 openings in all depart­ ments. Starting pay $410 per week, company training provided, no 3rd shifts. For interview call 616-243-9222 ask for ext.7____________________ BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. All makes & models, over 30 years experience. Call 1-888 498 9137/616-948 9137 FULL AND PART TIME CHEF ASSISTANTS WANTED. APPLY AT HASTINGS COUNTY SEAT RESTAURANT 948-4042. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak Sl, Free­ port, Ml EOE SALES MANAGER TRAI­ NEE. Earn up to S35K-S55K in management sales. Company will provide in class expensepaid training, openings in your local area, to qualify: Willing to work long hours if necessary, travel in local area, legal age with access lo a reliable car. comprehensive-sporismindcd. Tor a confidential interview appointment call Employer Representative, Mr Schumm NOW (800) 238 0996 EOE M F EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basemenu, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, mad gravel, elc. Cail Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, stump grinding, rcson able rates, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson. 616-945-2545. PAINTING HOUSES, BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING, etc. Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. Call Randson Hcslcrly Painting and Tree. 61 6-945-2545^____ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945 9888, TIDY HUME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion al cleaning, window washing or laundry Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948 8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Apply for our two week nursing assistant training course You will be eligible for hire on day three of ouf class, and begin earning an hourly rate of S6 0t per hour Upon receiving your state certification your hourly rate will increase to 57 ai Excellent employment opportuni- **« fj. individuals who are interested m the health car? f»ekj Shifts available upon completion of ouf class An We offer hearth insur­ ance vacation and illness benefits Class starts October 22nd and ends Sovempef 6th The first 6 days of class win be from B 00 a m until 4 00 p m a-d me .ast 5 days of class will be from 6 30 a m until 2 30 p m 4 you are i"te*ested m taking this class piease come to 'ncr-epo* Manor oefore October 17 t»97 between 8 00 a m and A 30 p m Mcnaay through Friday to till Out an application Appi cants chosen to take me ciass de not pay for me class No pnone cans please ^lornapple aManor f 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 _______ E.O.E. I HONDA 1980 110 ATV 3 wheeler, looks good, runs great $475 OBO 616-868 0076 ( ommiiniiy \otwr\ ACCEPTING CRAFTERS for the 2nd Annual Bands 2000 craft show. Calcdon:a Middle School November 22nd. Call Pam 616-868-5212._______________ HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS "Its Cider Time Festi­ val". Cider, donuts, apple dumplings, waler power and old umc demos, live music, hay rides & lou more. Special features each weekend Oct 4/5: Mountain Men Encampment. Oct. 11/12: Civil War Reenact menL Oct 18/19: French Voya­ ger Encampment. 1 lam - 4pm. Adults $4 00 Kids SI.00. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park off Briggs Road. 616-795-7530. I or Sale CREAM SOFA SLEEPER 76" long. $375. Tan thin striped sofa sleeper 88" long $475; anti­ que walnut oval droplcaf dining table open 52’’x42" $525; 2 Heywood Wakefield solid burch corner tables $150 each. 616-664-4983 ________________ FOR SALE: Carolina work bools & Minnetonka moccasin B B Shoe Repair. 123 S. Jcffcr son, Hastings________________ KING SIZE Super Deluxe pillow top Scaly Posturpcdic mattress set with heavy duly frame. 1 month old? Cost SI.500; sacrifice S375. 1-517-676-6414______________ QV EN MATTRESS SET. New, still in plastic. Beautiful brass headboard and deluxe frame. VALUE $450: STEAL $175. 616-795-7120. /hank > on CARD OF THANKS The family of Mary Ann Breitner Fonister wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and understanding through the illness and death of our beloved. Also to Dr. DeBong. Hospice, Pennock and Blodgett hospitals. Reverend Herron, Girrbach Family Funeral Home. Our hopes and prayers that she is with our mother Mary Sl. Ann in the hands of Jesus. James and Sandra B. & Family CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank all my family and friends for making my 90th birthday so special. For all the cards, flowers and gifts I received, and the open bouse hosted by my daughters. I didn’t realize I had so many friends, the only one missing was my late husband Meri. Marjorie Campbell THANK YOU The family of Floyd Colvin would like lo thank everyone for the many cards, beautiful flow­ ers and plants, food, memorial contributions, masses, thoughts and prayers al the time of his death. We are so touched by your kindness. A special thank you to Dr. James Atkinson and Barry County Hospice for their care, to Sister Ursula and Gene and Margie Haas for their ministry, lo Father Chuck. Fred Jacobs, Steve Youngs and Marty Shaw for the beautiful funeral mass; lo Fclpausch and the Hastings Moose Lodge for the luncheon, to Wren Funeral Home for their kind and professional service and to Mace and Helen Thomas for their special comfort in our time of need. Kate Colvin Bruce Colvin & Family Brenda & Kinton Vandcrsluiv & Family Bonnie & David Wade Barb Colvin In other Circuit Court business lust UiuruLo • Ryan W Wells. 19. of Battle Creek, was sentenced lo jail after he violated terms of his probation McDowell said she was disappointed Wells' probation violation was related to substance abuse, as he had been convicted of delivery or manufacture of marijuana She added Wells has not completed his Genet al Equivalency Diploma "I think he needs some jail time as a deter­ rent." she said. Wells' attorney . Rob Longstreet, said that while Wells admittedly has not performed all the conditions of probation, he did graduate from a substance abuse class He said Wells' violation stemmed from failing to follow up on a relapse. In imposing sentence. Fisher told Wells. "I didn't order you to attend substance abuse counseling to punish you." He sentenced Wells to four months in jail, with credit for 59 days already served. He continued terms of probation and ordered Wells lo attend substance abuse counseling. • Terry L. Pinks. 41. of Delton, was sen­ tenced to additional costs for violating proba­ tion McDowell asked the court to impose the recommended sentence of 12 months in jail. She cited as one positive thing, that Pinks had not been in trouble since May except for an open intoxicants "I think jail time would give Mr. Pinks a chance lo dry out." she said. Pmk< attorney . Frank Hillary, said Pinks now hxs a good job as a custodian in Plain­ well and that his employer is willing to work around work release or a tether pro­ gram. "His goal is to not lose this job." Hillary said, noting that Pinks had a hard time find­ ing a job. "due to his checkered past.” He said Pinks' probation violation was not due lo a violation of the criminal code, which he said shows Pinks "has curtailed that portion of his past." In imposing sentence, Fisher noted Pinks had been originally sentenced for stealing a purse and that his 11 months in pnson had been for parole violation. He ordered probation be continued with an additional $1,000 in costs, "so I'm going to give you the chance to keep your job and stay sober." Fisher said. • Brandon E. Cross, 18. of Vermontville, pleaded guilty lo violating terms of his pro­ bation by being out after curfew Sentencing was scheduled for Oct. 7 • Shirley J Henderson. 42. of Battle Creek, had a motion for re-sentencing denied. Henderson had been sentenced to five to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty last year to assault with intent to do great bodilyharm less than murder. Henderson’s attorney. Thomas Mattern, said the victim in lhe offense didn't want Henderson incarcerated for five years and comments attributed to him in the pre-sen­ tence report were not entirely accurate. "He was not informed by prosecutors of what all his options were as a victim." Mat­ tern said. McDowell said Henderson had received the sentence as pan of a plea agreement and that the sentence look into account the wishes of the victim. In denying the motion. Fisher said Hen­ derson originally had been charged with at­ tempted murder and a felony firearm. As pan of the plea, he said, there was a sentencing agreement of five years in prison plus an ad­ ditional two on the felony firearm. "There is absolutely no basis to set aside the sentence." Fisher said. "There is abso- DAY CARE continued from page 1 didn't think to instruct her child what to do if he couldn't find the bus he thought he was supposed to ride on. "It was one scenario I didn't think of." she said. Youngs said she relayed the incident to parents of students al Northeastern via lhe school's monthly newsletter and asked par­ ents to talk to their children and remind them lo talk to the adults standing out by the buses if they have a problem or question. “I api always out front every day until ev­ ery child is gone.” she said. A crossing guard also keeps an eye on students, she said, and a teacher in charge of the safety patrol has also been "coming out and making sure every­ thing's OK " She also asked parents to instruct their children in lhe morning as to what the plans arc for getting them home — by bus. via grandma, or whatever they’re supposed lo do on a given day. Youngs also said the school is making sure the younger students "have an escort from the door of the classroom to the door of the bus so it doesn't happen again." And the transportation director was asked to notify the school when changes in drivers or buses are going to be made, so students can be alerted prior to boarding the buses "We will do everything we can to not have it happen again." Youngs said Youngs said lhe incident was discussed at a princip. I s meeting "We learned from this one." she said. I'm very happy to have my child alive.” Signs said "I can't believe he did that He doesn't even go out in lhe road if we're not with him " As lor lhe kids. Signs said, "they thought • Anthony L Hernandez. 21. ot Mid dlcvillc. was sentenced to jail and discharged from probation for violating terms ol proba lion M'.rDowcll said this was Hernandez's sec­ ond probation violation and Ik* has done very little since going on probation She said Hernandez had been convicted ol drunk dnv mg and had a sporadic payment of fine' and costs. She said Hernandez's probation officer, "doesn't have much faith in Mr Hern.i idez's ability to follow through on probation Hernandez's attorney. Bill Doherty, said Hernandez has had difficulty since sulTering a closed head injury in an automobile acvlcirt and that the drunk driving conviction was prior lo his last probation violation He asked lhe court to impose less than the rec­ ommended sentence ol nine months "I don't think mis offense merits that se­ vere a sentence." Doherty said In imposing sentence. Fisher said. “I'm sorry you decided not to perform anything on probation. Mr Hernandez " He sentenced Hernandez to nine months in jail with credit for 101 days served. He also ordered Hernan­ dez lo be unsuccessfully discharged from probation after his release from jail • Mark E Peake. 39. of Delton, was given a suspended jail sentence alter he pleaded guilty last month in District Court lo deliv­ ery oi manufacture ol marijuana In exchange lot his plea, prosecutors dropped a charge of delivery or manufacture ot over 45 kilograms oi marijuana Assistant Prosecutor David Makled said this was Peake s first criminal offense, but he had been found in possession of 249 mar­ ijuana plants Peakes attorney. David Kuzava. said Peake made an "unfortunate mistake" in hav­ ing removed marijuana plan’s from his bam. which he said Peake had not planted Fisher retorted. "It certainly flics in the face of the facts. Do you mean to have us believe he didn't plant then;?" Kuzava replied that Peake does not harvest marijuana plants and in this instance he was wrong only in forming an intent to convert the plants for sale. He said Peake docs not use drugs and has never been involved with lhe criminal justice system before. In imposing sentence. Fisher said he would take into account Peake's lack of a prior record. He .sentenced Peake to three years probation, with a suspended jail term of three months He also ordered Peake to pay $3,000 in costs and attend substance abuse counseling Middleville man charged in Lake County stabbing A 20-ycar-old Hastings woman is recover­ ing from a slabbing in Lake County last week, with her alleged attacker a Middleville resident. Duane C. Reynolds. 36. is charged with one count of assault with intent to murder and two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, following the Sept. 26 incident in Irons, in northern Lake County He is scheduled for a preliminary examination Tuesday. Oct. 7 Lake County Sheriff's deputies said they and units from lhe Irons Fire Department/Rcscuc and Michigan Stale Police posts in Manistee and Reed City were called lo a report of a slabbing at Skinner Park early in lhe morning of Sept. 26. Deputies said the stabbing apparently was the result of a domestic situation over a separation The victim. Sherri Karrar of Hastings, was taken to Cadillac Mercy Hospital, w here she underwent surgery for a single stab wound to (he stomach. She was listed in fair condition Wednesday. Deputies said Reynolds left the scene and was located again near Reed City, about 27 miles away. Reynolds was driving a pick-up truck with a horse trailer on the back. He al­ legedly rammed lhe back of an unmarked Lake County Sheriff*s Department car three limes. He also allegedly rammed the back of a car from the Reed City post of the Michi­ gan Slate Police. That car went into lhe west hound lane and Reynolds allegedly then crossed the center line to ram lite side of the car. Deputies described lhe Stale Police car* as almost totaled. Reynolds is being held in the Lake County Jail. Police Boot: Deputies seeking assault charges HASTINGS TOWNSHIP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies arc seeking a charge of assault and battery against a 45-year-oId Hastings man. following a Sept. 24 incident in the 3800 block of Quimby Road Deputies said the suspect and lhe victim got into an argument over discipline of lhe victim's daughter. The victim told deputies the man grabbed her by lhe throat and pushed her to the floor. She said she was able to push him off and pushed him into a chair, holding him there until her boy fnend separated the two. Deputies said the suspect told them lhe victim became upset after he had spanked her daughter. He said she began hilling him in the face and kicking, but deputies said they did not sec any injuries the suspect claimed lo have. Deputies added that the suspect had a strong odor of alcohol and they asked him lo take a preliminary breath lest. The lest registered a .22 percent blood alcohol level Man charged with domestic violence CARLTON TOWNSHIP — A Hastings man has been arraigned on a charge of domestic violence, following a Sept. 26 incident in the 3)00 block of North Broadway. Michigan Slate Police troopers said the victim and Scott L. Grimwood. 30. had been arguing. The victim told troopers GnmwixxJ kept try ing to make her slay and talk to him when she didn't want to. at which point he slapped her in the face. She told troopers she tried to go to a neighbor’s house lo call 911. but Grimwood tackled her and would not let her go. She said Grimwood had been drinking and that he had told her he had drank a 12pack of beer. Troopers said Grimwood agreed with most of what the victim told police, but added that she had pushed him long before he slapped her. Troopers said Grimwood told them he doesn't know why he gets so mad. but he sometimes docs to the point of blacking out. Grimwood is scheduled for a plea/scntcncing Oct. 8. Girl injured in one-car accident ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP — A Battle Creek girl was treated for injuries following a onecar accident Sept. 29 on North Avenue, one-tenth of mile south of Case Road Michigan State Police troopers said Drew G. Hookway. 16. of Battle Creek was south bound on North Avenue when he ran off the road to the right prior to a curve in the road. Hookway lost control in the curve, and spun around in lhe road before running off lo the left and colliding with some trees Troopers said the passenger side ol lhe vehicle was heavily damaged and Hookway’s passenger. Enn T. Slurey. 14. was trapped in the vehicle with injuries. Troopers said Hookway admitted to hot rodding and driving loo fast. He uas cited for careless driving. Slurey was transported by LifcCarc .Ambulance to Battle Creek Community Hospitals where she was treated and released Injured man released from hospital GRAND RAPIDS — A Bitcly man has been released after being injured in a Sept. 20 traffic accident on Yankee Springs Road near Shaw Lake Road Michigan State Police troopers are still investigating the accident, which resulted in Kenneth Prater. 30. being airlifted from Pennock Hospital to Butterworth Hospital with head, chest and abdominal injuries He was released Sept 26. He had been listed in critical condition . Troopers are waiting to talk to one ol the drivers in lhe accident. Prater was a passenger in a Chevy S-IO pickup truck driven by an I K-y ear-old Grand Rapids woman who was eight months pregnant She was taken lo Pennock Hospital with pregnancy complications Hie driver of the other vehicle was not injured and his two passengers were treated and released for nnnoi injuries Minor injuries suffered in cycle accident WOODLAND TOWNSHIP — A Woodland man suffered minor injuries alter a Sept. 27 accident in a driveway on Jordan Road Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said Kenneth R Mackenzie. 27. was northbound in i.is driveway when he struck a patch ol sand, causing him to lose control of his bike Mackenzie s motorcycle fell over on its side, and he struck his chin on lhe motorcycle causing him to be taken to Pennock Hospital lor stitches it was fun " I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-10-09.pdf 4247298dbde3e0926e9bf2bd0b1f32a9 PDF Text Text •’ • Frist Friday debate spirited Hastings band has invitational B.C.C.S. soccer undefeated See Page 11 See Page 15 See Page 2 V Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. OCTOBERS. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 41 News Briefs Legislative Coffee slated The Legislative Coffee has been scheduled for 8 a m Monday at the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Stale Representative Terry Geiger. Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith and John Robinette, representing Third District Congressman Vcm Ehlers, will be on hand'to talk about issues the public might want to discuss. A straw vote will be taken at the end of the session to give legislators feedback on the issues discussed. The legislative Coffee scries, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, is held on the second Mon­ day morning of each month at the County Seal Restaurant in Hastings. St. Rose School dedication slated The new addition to St. Rose Schoo! and parish facilities will be dedicated at 12:15 p.m. Sunday. Oct. 12, in the all­ purpose room. The Most Rev. Paul V. Donovan, re­ tired bishop of the Kalamazoo Diocese, and the Rev. Chuck Fischer, pastor of St. Rose Parish, will officiate at the ceremony. The St. Rose Folk Choir will sing. Tours of the building will be given and there will be a dinner between noon and 3 p.m. The school is located on the comer of South Jefferson and East Bond Streets in Hastings. Flu, pneumonia clinics scheduled The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment will offer flu and pneumonia clinics this month throughout the area. Shots will be available from noon to 4 p.m. every Thursday in October at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Cost is $10 for a flu shot and $15 for a pneumonia shot. There will be no charge for people with Medicare B or Medicaid cards. Blue Care Network cards will enable holders to get free flu shots. Tetanus shots will be free. Other sites and dates are 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 15. at Thomapple Kel­ logg High School; 8:30 to 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department; 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 28 at Lakewood High School; 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Maple Leaf Grange; and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Sunfield United Methodist Church. For more information, call the Health Department at 945-9516. PRICE 50* Fatal crash cause still a mystery Shelly Sulser Stuff Writer What caused 20-ycai-old Suzanne Elliott of Hastings to crash her GMC Jimmy 4x4 into the front entrance of the Fclpausch Food Center Friday afternoon remains a my stery The crash killed a 68-ycar-old Allo woman and injured a 40-year old Middleville man Elliott claims to have fainted just as she entered the store's parking lot. her father. Pal Elliott, said Wednesday . Hastings City Police had released very lit­ tle information about their investigation as of press time, and have refused to release the police report and the results of a blood alco­ hol lest taken from Elliott at Pennock Hos­ pital Friday night. Elliott also submitted to a breathalyzer test at the Barry County Jail Friday night, the Sheriffs Department confirmed. Those results also were not made available. The accident. which occurred at about 4:30 p.m.. resulted in the death of 68-ycar-old Joyce M. Hyde of the Tyler Creek Camp­ ground and critical injuries to 40-year-old Gerry Johnson of Middleville. According to medical personnel al the scene. Johnson suffered two broken legs, a broken pelvis and a broken back. He was air­ lifted from the scene by Aero Med and is be­ ing liiatcJ a* the Suigi.al C; t^'t’ C Unit at Butterworth Hospital. He was still listed in critical condition al press time Wednes­ day. Hyde died Friday al Pennock Hospital as the result of a crushed chest, said her hus­ band. James Hyde. Wednesday. Elliott suffered minor injuries and her 2ycar-old daughter. Ashley, who was re­ strained. was not hurt Elliott was arrested at the scene on possi­ ble charges of involuntary manslaughter, said investigating officer Cliff Morse. She was subsequently taken to the Barry County Jail, where she spent the night, said her fa­ ther. She was released on a $25,000 personal recognizance interim bond on a probable charge of involuntary manslaughter. The charge was set al what Barry County Prose­ by cutor Dale Crowley called a "probable cause review" by Magistrate Glen Staup Saturday . Staup explained that the court calls the jail on the weekends "If a person is in jail and the prosecutor has given a verbal authorization of the charge, an interim bond is set." Staup ex­ plained. A typical Friday shopping day was turned to chaos at the Felpausch Food Center’s front entrance in Hastings when Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver said Tuesday that he did not expect any additional charges to result from the investigation, though Morse noted that the decision is ul­ timately made by the prosecutor Morse said he had completed his investiga­ tion and planned to submit his report to Crowley Wednesday. No formal charges had been filed and no arraignment had been scheduled in 56-1 Dis­ trict Court at press time. Morse said Elliott had admitted to having had some alcohol prior to the accident "but we don't know if it was a factor." in the cause of the accident, he said. Pal Elliott said his daughter also told him she had consumed some alcohol two to three hours prior to the accident and that she was on antibiotics for a strep throat and another medication for tonsillitis. He added that his daughter has a low pain this GMC Jimmy crashed into the store Oct. 3 . killing an Alto woman and critically injuring a Middleville man. tolerance and has a tendency to faint when in pain or at the sight of blood, he said. "She hadn't been eating because she's been sick with the strep throat.” he said. "So the combination might have made her faint. Though Morse would not comment on the blood alcohol lest results Wednesday. Pat El­ liott said his family was told that the results were .03. though that report has been uncon­ firmed by authorities. "It was just enough to register, but be­ cause she's a minor. They're trying to gel her on Zero Tolerance because she's not 21." said her father Morse had said Monday that alcohol was believed to have been involved, "but we don't know whether it was a factor." Morse explained that for an adult. .10 blood alcohol content is considered "under the influence." .08 is considered impaired. "If you're under 21. you can't have any­ Organ donation topic of meeting The Pennock Hospital Ethics Com­ mittee will sponsor a presentation on organ and tissue donation from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 15 in the hospital's conference center. Speakers will be John Bnnkcrhuff. a heart recipient; Jeffery Roepke. regional coordinator of the Michigan Tissue Bank, and local physician Dr. Larry Hawkins, who will be emcee for the evening and will be part of the panel discussion from 8 to 8:30 p.m. Bnnkcrhuff speaks as a volunteer for the Gift of Life Agency and as a donor recipient He will share his personal ex­ perience of being a heart transplant re­ cipient since July 1991. There arc 2.079 patients in Michigan awaiting life-saving organ transplants. In 1996, 136 Michigan patients lost their lives while waiting for transplants To register for the program, call 948­ 3125. Refreshments will be served. (More BRIEFS cont. page 2) Homecoming Court part of Friday festivities The Hastings High School Homecoming Court (above) will be presented during Friday's homecoming game against Zeeland. A pre-game parade featuring the court will wind through the downtown prior to the game In front (from left) are Pachel Young. Evan Winkler. Carley Case. Ed VanDerMolen. and Bess Lyons In back (from left) are Anne Burghdofl. Eric Carlson. Michael McKeough. Melissa Meaney and John DeWitt thing to drink." he said. "You can be arrested for being in possession by consumption." See CRASH, continued on page 3 Dorcys to sell Cinema Deb and Harry Dorcy plan to sell the Cin­ ema IV theaters in downtown Hastings to Bob Goodrich of Grand Rapids. The Dorcys. who have owned the local movie theaters for almost eight years and who have overseen their largest growth, have set a tentative sale date of Jan. 9. Harry Dorcy said the biggest reason for the move is his health. "We re definitely intending to sell.” he said, "h's a very hard decision, particularly for my wife. But I've had a lot of physical problems and we've decided to get out of the business." Harry has had heart problems and blood clots in both legs. If and when the sale goes through, the Dorcys plan to go back to their native Florida and be nearer to family. The couple also owns theaters in Three Rivers and the Mexican Connexion Restau­ rant in Hastings. They plan to continue ownership of the restaurant. The Dorcys and their family came to Michigan in 1987. settling in Grand Ledge, when Harry decided to go to law school. It was just three years later that they bought the downtown theater in Hastings from Gary Hill. They started their local movie business in January 1991. and it wasn't long before they embarked on major expansions. They opened Cinema II in 1993 and then added two inorc movie screens. Cinemas III and IV, in a new building built in 1995 after the old Hastings Hotel was tom down. "From the first day when we opened, we grew. Deb said. "The people have liked it, the price is right and it's personable. “The Dorcys have been able to offer first-run movies at very competitive prices. "We don't have the overhead that the big theaters have." she said. "Il's just a family operation We kept our prices low and let the community have that benefit." Harry said Goodrich already has some big plans if the sale goes through next year. He already wants to take out the existing seats at one screen and replace them with the new rucking scats and he wants to remodel Cin­ ema II and put in two screens there to bring the total to five. Goodrich owns Goodrich Quality Radio and Theater, which is made up of several ra­ dio stations and 19 theaters with 140 screens in three states See DORCYS, continued page 5 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 9. 1997 ‘Merians Friends' issue prompts spirited debate at First Friday In David T. Ynung Edit." Last week s I nst Friday forum on Men .m s l iiends turned into a spititi-J debate be tween two presidents of local Right to Life Jiaptc*' ami .i man sutfeiing f.om multiple Foimcr Mate Rep Lynn Jondahl was m Hastings to talk about the Menan's Friends (Ktition drive to legalize and regulate physi vian assisteu suicide in Michigan Though jondahl did most ot the talking, a sometimes heated discussion look place during a ques­ tion and answer period News Briefs Dinner to benefit Habitat on Oct. 17 \ Swiss steak anJ chicken dinner at the I iim I'nitcd MelhmiiM Church ol Hastings hum 4-30 lo 7 p tn Frida). Oct 17. will benefit the Barn Count) chapter of Habitat for Humanity Besides the choice ol two meats, the meal will include potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salad, beverage and dessert lYoceeds from the lund-ratsing dinner will be used to help Habitat, a non-denotninational Christian ministry, build de.ent. affordable housing lor people in need Haunted House opens this Friday The Hastings Javcces' annual haunted liuuse attiaclion this scar again will fea­ ture the haunted lorcst. starting this weekend al the BJ Hydraulics site at 6590 South Wall Lake R*»ad I he Halloween season exhibit will be open I tom 7 to I I p m Fridas s and Saturdays. Oct 10. II. 17. IX. 24. 25 and 51 I he haunted house and forest also will be open Thursday. Oct. 16. 23 and 30. Irom 7 to 9 p.m with free hot dogs an^l apple cider Admission is $6 Hie Jascecs also will be have a kids' costume contest at the haunted house site Sunday. Oct 26. from I to 3 p m (•allies and treats will be included. Cost is $5 Ebersole planning open house Oct. 11 The I.arising School District s Eber­ sole Environmental Education and ConIcrence Center will have an open house from noon to 5 p m Saturday. Oct II Hie center, located on a l5X-aere site in Allegan Count) tn the Gun Lake area, features over a mile ol boardwalk nature Hails, wetland areas, a private lake and a Jimax hardwood forest Admission to the open house is free Activities will include trail hikes, catch and release fishing lor those who bring their own bail and pole, canoeing, open archer) range, hay rides, cider pressing and lacihl) tours A chili dinner, sponsored by the Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation, also will Ik held Cost will be \4 5ti lor adults and $3 for children 12 and under I he I LAI will aw .nd a cash prize tor scholarships to the camping school that brings the most tamilies to the open house First pn/e will be $5(1 and sec­ ond prize will be $25 For more information, tall (6»6i 792­ 6294 or 1517» 325-634X United Way close to third of goal I he Barrv Count) United Way fund­ raising campaign has netted $116,560 in donations thus tar. which is 31 peiictit ol the goal •»! $376,000 \ large share of the donations canu Ir.-in Pacesetter contributions totaling mote than $90,000 Pacesetter cam paien» began in August, according to I'uiicd Wav Executive Director Bonnie Ballinger I'he pacesetters contnbulions weie announced at the United Wav cam­ paign kukoft breakfast Sept 11 As part of its fund raising effort, the I : .ted Wav is ^ending a letter to 5 X50 Bairs Count) residents, asking them to pledge an) donations the) make to United Way to Barry Count) it the) woik outside ot the lounty To specif) Baity C.-.mt) donors should look on the pledge v aid to see how to go about doing s< Some |u*t need donors to write the particular county where the) ant their pledge dollars sent on a ccr I । -I' .hair at individual . -n.panic- »an answer questions about h« w u designate donations tot a pjrtnulal area If., teller alw asks people to urge I . t. ii. -. know who work outside of th. •tints to pledge their donations to Barrv Count) Bun < -unty s goal tins year is an n.r.-a*. ! II Opei.eiit IriHii last year I' : i d i usjr.g i. expcslcd to be com , I. • d th . nd of \. ...mber Menan s I riends. though it tries to dis­ tance itself tiom the very public campaign of Dr Jack Kevorkian, would pul into place a number of vouditioiis under which H would K* legal for physicians to help terminally ill people die Joanna Haddix president of Barry County Right to Lite, and Jo.m Jacobson, president ol the Lake Odessa area Right to Life, con tended that s dangerous lor Michigan lo make aided ilymg legal They ni.iinl.nneJ that diKtois would become too powerful and the weakest .md oldest in society would become vulnerable to efforts to get them out ol the Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p m Monday. Oct I 3. at (he Delton Middle School library Terry and Renee Wort/ of Delton and Ralph Richardson will talk about their mission tup to Kazakhstan, a part of the former Soviet Union. The public is invited Fall Festival set for Saturday The annual Fall Festival al the Hope Church of the Brethren north of Freeport will be held from 10 a m to 3 p.m Saturday zXll proceeds from the festival will go to Habitat lor Humanity, an ecumenical Christian housing ministry Featured at Saturday's events will be crafts, used furniture. antiques and homemade lots!, including apple butter, doughnuts, barbecues, sausage and sauerkraut, soups and a variety ol pies There will be drawings for a quilt, painting and sausage . Baby-sitter's class offered by Pennock Pennock Hospital will offer a young babysitters class from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday. Oct IX. al the hospital s conference center Students 12 years of age or older (at least in the sixth grade) can learn re­ sponsibilities associated with baby-sit­ ting Topics will include basic child care, fire safe'). CPR. first aid. nutri­ tious snacks, .md activities that hc{p children develop skills Cemil, ales of achievement will nc presented to those who successfully complete the class A babysitters' direc­ tory also will he made available. Wntten parental permission is necessary for inclusion of the babysitter's name in the directory Class size limited and pre-registration is necessary There is a $5 class fee. To register, or for more information, call 'MX- 3125 Mt’s Cider Time’ series continues Historic Bowens Mills will continue the "Its Cider Time' tall festival senes this weekend with a Civil War re-en­ actment. There also v* ill be an Abraham Lin­ coln display by Mike Hook Gates will be open from II am to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Bowens Mills is having a senes of festivals each weekend until Oct IX-19 Included will be water power demonstra­ tions. museum lours, blacksmith and cooper's shops open, hay rides, harvest lime crafts, live music, food, a country store. Pioneer Park and Feed Mill Cafe Each weekend also will include various entertainment by local artists llie last festival in the tall senes will he a French Voyagcur encampment Oct IX and 19 Gate fees, which are used tor upkeep of Bowens Mills, are S4 tor adults and SI tor children For more information, call 795 7530 way But Heiny James who said he suffers from pamlul multiple sJeiosis. said. I ve never heard victims being killed by doe tots, who had then lives taken against then will However lie said lie knows of Um> many who have been urisu.cesslul in aflempts to get help in permanently end.ng thrtr pain ami sutlcimg Jondahl added ifiat even in the” cases in solving Dr Kevorkian, he knew «*| no one who was covr.ed into ending his or hci hie In fact, his mote than lour dozen victims all sought Ins help in dying James ilun asked Do we have the name of one victim who was unwilling to die ' Jonetlhl aekliowledgcil iIk feats It is a hypothetical situation that grows out of concern that it will someday happen But I'm not receiving informalion or hearing about anyone who has died against then will Jacobson added another objection to the petition drive in that it would not really pin hibil people from other stales from coming to Michigan to commit suicide She said that under the wording ol the proposal, close relatives of residents could come to this slate "1 see Michigan as a suicide haven <as a result i.' she said I don't think people should come to Michigan Ho commit sin cidei They re not taxpayers " She quipped Do you think it would be better for the tourist industry Jacobson then said. I don I want physi­ cians deciding who's to live and who's to die ' She said the Netherlands has been experi­ menting w th euthanasia and doctors over there now admit that ton often the cases arc involuntary Robert Dwyer responded by saying. I am a sovereign human being This state draws its power from me land other human be­ ings)." Therefore he contended tliat it is no clse's business if he wants to die Jacobson answered. "If you want the right to kill yourself you already can " James then said that despite his pamlul illness. "I have no plan to kill myself, but I have talked to a doctor I take oltense lo people who step into my private life and make decisions for me " Jondahl acknowledged that the Merians Friends proposal “docs not do away with Ihe possibility ol abuse Ruth Pino said that she believes much ol ihe resistance to assisted suicide is the Chris­ tian belief that su-cidc is a sin Her comment wa' a partis il.nltesting comment in light ot the lac’ «na. Jundahl is an ordained minister in the Unil.-d Cliurch ol Christ. The guest speaker said if is strange that Chnslians believe 'aking ones own life is morally wrong, but then they accommodate killing in cases ol war or in cases of elimi­ nating criminals lor certain crimes. Haddix said she believes legal aid in dying sends a bad message to teen-agers, many ol whom arc very vulnerable lo temporary, seemingly insurmountable problems She echoed Jacobson in her belief that doc­ tors shouldn't have the power of helping people die Carol Dwyer, a local attorney, said she be­ lieves that before Kevorkian came on the scene, doctors very privately and quietly helped terminally ill people to kill them selves to end their suffering “No law at all. isn't that the best ap­ proach?" she asked Jondahl acknow ledged th.il aid in dy ing has Ik added that under Merians friends, a vonuniticc of 14 doctois anil three public of­ ficials also would be created to review cases annually and provide oversight A man in the aiidicn.i who was sitting with Jacobson and Haddix noted that none of the committee members ...m be opposed to assisted suicide . Jondahl answered ili.it the committee would not sit m judgment ol whether aid in dying is right or wrong, it would simply at­ tempt to learn it it was being earned out cor­ rectly , "It's only to see if the law is being com­ plied with." he said. Jondahl served in the Michigan House of Representatives lor 22 years, retiring in 1994 to make an unsuccessful run for gover­ nor Today he is executive director of the Michigan Prospect for Renewed Citizenship, a progressive think lank Lynn Jondahl been done quietly in the past, but under cur­ rent common law. anyone who helps some­ one else die is criminally liable, as inter­ preted by the Michigan Supreme Court Dr Vera Morkovm King said it's n<»l a good idea h» oversimplify the issue “h's been a great agony ifoi dtKlors). wh<» know they put themselves al risk (when they assist suicides).'' she said "There's nothing simple about the old way Tammy Pennington, director of the Barry County Commission on Aging, said the power of assisted suicide should not be pul in the hands of anyone other than ihe pa­ tient We should empower the patients lo ap­ proach then physicians to decide the best course." she said "h's a personal decision that I would like to nuke with my family " Jondahl said Kevorkian certainly brought the issue of assisted suicide before the public lor debate Though he is despised by many, there have been a sizable numlKr of people in polls who have expressed support for Icguli/alion of some kindot assisted suicide In tact, though Kevorkian has had lour In­ als after being accused of violating Michi­ gan's assisted suicide law. he has been ac­ quitted three times and the other ended in a mistrial What was interesting about the three tri­ als. the guest speaker said, was that no one denied that the incidents occuned "We agree that v.hat is charged indeed did happen." he said They didn t disagree over the facts But the jury said we refuse lo con­ vict The juries believed the actions taken in those circunistances were legitimate, they were acts of f.iercy " Jondahl outlined the conditions under which assisted suicide would be legal, as proposed by Menan's Friends Hie patient must • Be an adult over IK years of age • Be a resident ol Michigan or be an im­ mediate relative of a resident of the stale • Have an illness determined by two doc­ tors to be incurable and will resuh in death within six months ■ Have a psychiatric review to assure that temporary depression is not involved • Make the request voluntarily • Be told about alternative options such as hospice care and pain control Jondahl said lie believes these safeguards are more than adequate "In my own perfect world. I would push the issue of choice in dying, winch goes fur­ ther than this bill does.” he said "Person­ ally. how .md when I die ought lo be my de­ cision No rain, nor hail, but ; mail doesn’t get through by Mary Warner Staff Writer Neither rain, nor hail, nor sleet nor snow kept the mail Irom arriving in area homes i Tuesday However, a big semi-truck did the trick. An early-morning accident Tuesday kept the mail from arriving on time from its , Kalamazoo distribution center to several Barry County post offices, including those in Hastings. Delton. Cloverdale and Hickory Comers. Penny Sundman of the Kalamazoo Post . Office said a semi-truck rear-ended a45-foot postal truck on its way to Barry County from Kalamazoo al around 5 a.m. The acci­ dent occurred on 1-94 near the U.S.-131 in­ terchange. Neither the postal truck nor semi could be driven after the accident. Sundman said Mail Irom the damaged truck had lo be transferred to another truck, she said, and the second truck did not get under way again unnl around K 45 a.m The truck was carrying primarily first class mail for the four alorcmcnlioncd post unices, and Im Richland In Hastings, carriers left without Tuesday's first class mail, a postal supervisor said, though third class and some second class , mail was delivered Wednesday earners deliv­ ered a double load, he said Wednesday was "kind of like the day after a holiday." he said.; because ol the extra load of mail needing de-, livery The supervisor said it the accident had lu happen, he was glad it wasn't on a Mon­ day. when there is a lot of mail from the weekend lo deliver, or on the third of the month, when social security cheeks come in. In Delton, postmaster Richard Linders said the mail from Kalama/txi didn't arrive until Tuesday afternoon, so it went out with . Wednesday's mail Linders said he has worked for the post office for 27 years and this is the first time such a delay has occunvd. Open house celebrates new location for United Way offices An open house last Friday at the new Barry County United Way offices celebrated Ihe coming together of several United Way agencies under one ruol The agencies arc now4 located in a new office building on Meadow Run. off M-37 south of Hastings United Way shares a suite with the Red Cross, the Glow mt! 1-mhers Girl Scout Council, the Gerald R Ford Council of the Boy Scouts ol America, and Barry Community Foundation In a n<*xt-di«or suite in ihe same building are Barry County Hospice and Family and Children's Services of Barry County All but the Foundation arc United Way agencies Bonnie Ballinger, executive director ol Barry County United Way. said all the furniture lor the United Way office and the telephone system were donated, making the move to the new building possible. Refreshments tor the open house also were ; d* xiated United Way is in the middle of its annual fund-raising campaign Ils goal is to raise S376.(KX) this year Historical society planning banquet The Barry County Historical Society will have its annual banquet at 6 30 pm Thursday. Oct 16. al the Welcome Cotners United Methodist Church. 5 1/2 miles north ot Hastings on M-4 3 A MKial hour will begin al 6 30 with dinner al " The menu will include Swiss steak and baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, relish tray, two salads, vegetable rolls, butter, coffee, tea or milk and pie tor dessert Ihe program will be Saving the Civil War Flags Michigan Men Fought Under, by Kerry Chartkotl and Matt VanAcker. both members ol the Michi­ gan Capitol Save the Flags Commit- Ihe Baity County Histoncal Society has .adopted the 21'1 Michigan Infantry flag on Khali »l the people of Barry Count v Hie intantry wa* made up mostly -i Batiy County men who fought m the < ‘r. i! Wai Dinner tcsctvatiuns. whuh are re­ .. • ' 1 ' !« < ..II Diana Phillips at 94*-9|56 Coo toi th. dinnei wili be $10 Visitors to the open house included (front, from left) Rosemany Gardiner of Family and Children's Services. Kathy La Victor. Jennifer Schram of United Way. Shen Anderson of Family anj Children s Services Dianne Feldpausch. Virginia McMuHm. Terne Yoder of Hospice. Earl McMullin. Terr- Beard of Barry County Telephone Co . Helen Monroe ot Hospice. Pat Doezema of thp Barry County Red Cross, and (back, from left) John Fehsenfeld of United Way. Melissa MacKmder of the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council. Ted Lindberg of Family and Children's Services. Bonnie Ballinger of United Way De n VanderKooy of Family and Children's Services. Milt LaVictor of the Red Cross. Karen Despres of the Red Cross. Vai Purdum of First of America Bank and Don Drummond from the Barry Community Foundation �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. Octobers, 1997 _ page 3 Crash victim was meeting a friend to get a mushroom by Shelly Sulsvr Staff Writer Mushroom tea was ihe reason Joyce Mar­ garet Hyde was at the Felpausch Food Center in Hastings Frida). said her husband. James S Hyde Monday Mrs. Hyde, 68. was killed at about 4 30 p.m. when a GMC Jimmy 4 x4. driven by Suzanne Elliott. 20. of Hastings, crashed into Ihe front entrance ot the supermarket “She was meeting a woman whom she had met at bingo i in Caledonia) on Thursday night." he said. "She was going to bring Joyce a mushroom so she could make mush­ room tea " Hyde explained that his wife believed that mushnxnn tea was a remedy tor high choles­ terol and served to increase energy "In the past, she had done this." he said. The woman had what she needed and said she would give it to her So we went to the store to gel the mushroom They made lhe appointment for 4 30 pm to meet inside there at this store Hyde, who was wailing in their van out­ side lhe store for his wile, noted that he watched his wife walk into the store al about 4 20 pm and last saw her again when she stepped outside, belore returning inside lhe store. Hyde said she was searching through her purse when she stepped outside to the side ot the store, apparently looking tor her cigarettes. "We had decided at lhe last minute that I would come with her and then we would go and cat al a restaurant in Hastings." Hyde said. "1 parked in lhe lot about 100 feel from the store and was sitting in the van where I could look She went in at about 20 af­ ter...she was early." Hyde said that due to the large number of people coming and going from lhe store, he could not see where in the store his wife was wailing There were benches there I don't know if she was standing or sitting on a bench Shortly thereafter. Hyde saw the Jimmy pass by him and crash into the store's glass entrance "1 was lhe first one to her side and I rode with her in the ambulance to the hospital.” he said. "Il’s amazing to me (hat it wasn't a massacre there were so many people com­ ing and going " Mr Hyde said his wife died as the result of a crushed chest, he was told by Pennock's emergency staff Mrs. Hyde was the mother of four children and three step-children She and James, who had been married for 19 years, also have 15 grand children and six great grandchildren. Also surviving are her two brothers and three sisters, including Beatrice PerrinBeaulieu of Gun Lake According to her husband. Mrs Hyde was considered a "Pied Piper" of the distressed, the children and the animals Mrs. Hyde, who had worked as a data entry Barry County men were among the approximately 1 million Christian males who were part of the Promise Keepers' rally in Washington D.C. Joyce M. Hyde with her husband of 19 years. James, are pictured in this photograph, taken in May ol this year operator for the Michigan Department ol Public Health and the Department of Trans­ portation for 22 years, retired in 1988. She and her husband were residents of lhe Tyler Creek Campground where they kept a year-round, park model type travel trailer since June of 1996 and spent their winters in another residence they own in Mesa. AZ "Whenever someone was in trouble, she was the first with a helping hand." her hus­ band said. "She had had her share of hard limes she was widowed years ago and raised four small children on her own . she had suffered a lol of grid and hard times so whenever she knew someone was having a hard lime, she would open her heart for anyone in trouble " She had lost a son lo a drunken driver. Mrs Hyde had been ecstatic that Friday morning because a stray cal that she had be­ friended and tamed al Tyler Creek had just been picked up by a woman she had found that would give the animal a good home, said Mr Hyde "She was pleased because the cal was be­ ing picked up while we were in Hastings." he said. Hyde said his wife is also known as the "Angel Lady." because she often crocheted angels, along with carousels and animals, taking her craft to shows all over the coun­ try She had set up a craft booth al Lake Odessa's Art m the Park as recently al five years ago and prior Mrs. Hyde is also credited with starting the Weekend Wanderers RV Club, of which she and her husband served as the original founders, president and vice president. Mr Hyde said he does not know the name of the woman his wife was to meet He be- Some ol the men who attended the Promise Keepers' event dressed in biblical-style attire like disciples and earned crosses Men from County represented at national rally for Promise Keepers These are the men who attended from the Dowling United Methodist Country Chapel. Barry County men were among the ap­ proximately I million males who gath­ ered in Washington DC last weekend for the Promise Keepers' "Stand tn the Gap" rally of prayer and worship on the "I have a feeling we were very well represented." he said. In addition there were men from 60 foreign countries and all 50 states. "When we arrived (in Washington National Mall "I was just fantastic." said the Rev. Steve Reid, executive director of Love DC.) al 7:30 a m. (Saturday) the mall was already full. The crowd sprawled for I I/2 n.ilcs, from the steps of the Lin­ coln Monument to the Capitol Build­ Inc of Barry County. "Everybody felt they learned something " Reid traveled lo the nation's capitol for lhe event with a group of a dozen men from lhe Dowling United Methodist Country Chapel. They carpooled together to Centreville where they joined a bus­ load of 54 and drove all night lo reach then destination Groups of other Christian men from Barry County also attended lhe event. ing." A highlight for Reid was “to hear a million men sing A Mighty Fortress is Our Cod. Other touching moments were men sharing testimonies about Christ and the apologies that were made because of racism that exists in the nation towards Native Americans, Black Americans and other ethnic groups, he said. "I’m not releasing a lot of information prior to the (District Court) preliminary ex­ amination because I don't believe in trying people in the press," Sarver said Tuesday. "There arc a lot of rumors going around, in­ cluding one I heard that she was chasing a boyfriend into lhe store... that is totally in­ accurate." Though Elliott has been advised by Sarver not to give interviews lo the media, her fa­ ther. said she "wants to tell her side of the story. She says she has nothing to hide." Sue Elliott was interviewed by the Grand Rapids Press and the story with her com­ ments was published in Monday's edition. "The City Police told her not to talk to lhe press., they said it's messing up their investigation." said Pat Elliott. "She has nothing lo hide. She's been honest with the police." "I believe she had just left the Cappon's Shell Station where she said she had shut her finger in the door." Sarver said. “She did in fact tell us that." Sarver added that. "Il's an accident, totally unintentional... but you make some con­ scious decisions that can lean toward negli­ gence and that's what results in a criminal charge," he said. "I feel sorry for both the driver and lhe victims." This was the scene inside the Felpausch entrance Friday after victims had been removed and taken to area hospitals - lined up bumpcr-to-bumpcr they would stretch for 78 miles, about the distance from Hastings to beyond Jackson. See VICTIM, continued on page 16 Fatal crash cause still a mystery, continued... ' ,,Om Has,in9s Ambulance. Lakewood Ambulance '-' .Med prepare to airlift Gerry Johnson to Butterworth ■ ./a'7 "It was really something." The only disappointment for Reid was that evangelist Billy Graham wasn't one of the 44 speakers. An announcement had been made that Billy Graham would be featured, but it was a video of Graham instead of a personal appearance. Reid said. Reid said he went to the rally "to be part of history. Nothing like that has ever happened before." One interesting statistic. Reid said, is if ail the chartered buses at the event were At right is Mark Feldpausch and Hastings City Police Chief Jerry Sarver Hospital after the Friday accident at Felpausch Though Sarver could not estimate lhe speed Elliott was traveling when she entered the parking lol because witness reports con­ flict. lhe brakes were apparently not applied because no skid marks were evident. "Some say she was al full throttle, some say she wasn't." Sarver said. I don't think it was excessive, as in 40 to 50 miles per hour, just by looking at the damage to the front of the vehicle. We may never know.” According to Sarver. Elliott entered the Felpausch parking lol at 127 S Michigan Ave. from Center Street and struck a vehicle belonging lo a Felpausch employee. The car was struck on the left rear, flipped around and collided with a parked pickup truck. Sarver said Pat Elliott said his daughter told him that she remembered entering the Felpausch park­ ing lot where she was going to pull over and lay down after feeling faint from hurting her finger. She then fainted shortly after entering the parking lot and regained consciousness when she heard sirens, her father said. Though police arc not sure at this time. Elliott may have also hit a second vehicle before continuing a path into the store en­ trance. The ow ner ol that vehicle had left the parking lot before realizing his Camaro had possibly sustained some slight damage. Sarver said According to witness James Hyde, hus­ band ol the deceased woman, his wife was inside the entrance in the area ol lhe benches near the public telephone when he saw El­ liott's vehicle pass by his vehicle as he wailed for his wife in the parking lot. "She was meeting a woman whom she had met at bingo (in Caledonia) Thursday night." explained James Hyde, who was the first person at his wife’s side after being struck. "She was going to bring her a mushroom so she could make mushroom tea." (See related story) Mrs. Hyde apparently died of as a result of blunt chest trauma enroute lo Pennock Hos­ pital. according to medical personnel al the scene. Elliott's vehicle destroyed a six-foot brick wall in the entranceway of the shopping cen­ ter and pinned Gerry Johnson against the far wall separating the entrance walkway from the store's bottle return department. "I saw people coming and going all over the place. " said James Hyde "It's amazing lo me ii wasn’t a massacre." "It could have been worse... it could have been any one of our family with young chil­ dren walking in there." Sarver said. One man al the scene said he had just fin­ ished using the pay phone inside the front entrance and was leaving the Felpausch park­ ing lol with his son when he saw Elliott's vehicle enter lhe lot. Ed Cowles of Hastings thought the vehi­ cle was moving a little loo fast, he said. “1 don't think she was going any faster than 45." he said, still shaken after realizing he had narrowly escaped the mayhem. "I didn't sec her crash, though. 1 went home and when 1 heard the sirens. 1 told my wife that that woman must have crashed and hurt somebody. So I came back lo see what had happened." Cowles said he uses lhe pay phones at the store regularly because he doesn't have a phone at home. Though Felpausch Vice President of Pub­ lic Relations Roger Jones did not return a phone call to his office. Sarver commended store officials for their cooperation. 'Their concern was getting people out of the store.” said Sarver. "There were people inside the store watching as the patients were being helped and outside looking in the win­ dows... so their concern was getting them away from the scene and getting them out­ side the store." The store, however, remained open for business dunng the crash cleanup and inves­ tigation. Sarver also praised emergency crews for their cooperation. ' I think they worked extremely well to­ gether for having that mans people in such a small space.” said Sarver Pal Elliott said his daughter is extremely remorseful "She wants to write a letter of apology to (he families ol the people she killed and hurt." he said But she just doesn't know how to express herself She really does feel bad about it " �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 9. 1997 ■ 11111%...trim cur readers Shall we all share the burden of the cost of water? Dear sir: Perhaps the 20th century has seemed almost miraculous al limes II seems to me as if. (especially since the 1960s). God may have waved His hand over this finite planet. Earth, and said. "Let there be contraception." and sure enough, today there is more contracep­ tion every w here than ever before In this century , birth rates have declined Many married people, at least in the industrial nations of the world, have smaller families nowadays That is probably a gixxl thing in some ways, since infinite population growth is impossible on a finite planet w ith a finite land area and a finite water supply In the Aug 21. Hastings Banner, a front page headline said. "Rutland may sue in utilities dispute " The story seems to me to be saying that the City of Hastings and Rutland Let’s enforce fundraising laws To the editor: Your Oct 2 Public Opinion question (Do you think Bill Clinton and Al Gore are guilty of fund-raising crimes, or do you think many other politicians do the same things to get elected or re-elected?) seems to imply it's okay to break the law if “everybody's doing it **' If Ronald Reagan had accepted laundered money and bribes from the Communist Chinese government, the media would be screaming impeachment We don’t need more laws from campaign finance reform, we need to enforce the laws we already have Cathy Cole Hastings Patient gets stuck with bill To the editor: With full coverage health care insurance, and after signing the authorization for your in­ surance company to pay Pennock Hospital direct for their services (Pennock insists on this), you need only concentrate on gening well, right ’ Wrong' If Pennock neglects to submit a bill for ser­ vices within the time allowed by your in­ surance company (usually 90 days), guess who is responsible? Right' You. the patient In my case, it was S764.10 and the conse­ quences would have been the same if the bill was $7,640 If you don't pay. believe this: Pennock Hospital will sue you in a court of law Incidcntly. the doctor submitted his bill in a timely manner and was paid in full If you can't trust your health care provider, who can you trust? Hank Brooks Hastings It keeps more than memories alive. American Heart ArA Association^^ Fyhtmg Heart Disease ana Strode Township disagree, temporarily. about the cost of water, and the exact number of gallons of city water, and the exact amount of city sewage capacity that Rutland Township will need, with its big new Wal-Mart store being built there In the spirit of the "Golden Rule." the pco pie of all the townships here in Barry County should share w ith each other the sad burden ol the finiteness of the water supply by doing several generous things to help each other save water. (Hastings City waler and. even tually. county ground water) 1) The people in every township in Barry County should voluntanaly and sincerely lower their birth rates over the next 50 years so that no township will ever have a popula­ tion growth rate that is so irresponsibly high that overpopulation might use up water that some ocher township nearby might need for its own prosperity (After ail. water is a finite resource on planet Earth, not an infinite resource.) 2) Barry County zoning laws should start to limit population density, and thus preserve our finite water supply and our f’nite drainage capacity 3) To preserve county groundwater outside Hastings, farmers in every township in Barry County should voluntarily begin using drip ir ngation in agriculture, just as the farmers m the dry. overcrowded nations of the Middle East do nowadays 4) All of us throughout Barry County should voluntarily begin to use water more ef­ ficiently. (e g . take shorter showers, use less bath water, use water-saving washing machines, stop watering our lawns, etc.) 5) We should limit the urbanization of Barry County over ihe next 50 years by re­ quiring restricted passports for all newcomers to Barry County 6) If the above choices 1-5 do not happen quickly enough, then all of us who live here in Barry County should begin to voluntarily lower our material living standards, day by day from now on. so that we can all put aside extra money to pay for the ever-higher prices of scarce water, as Barry County gradually becomes just &s crowded as Calcutta or New York City over the next few decades Though such things as voluntarily lowering our birth rates, requiring passports for all newcomers to Barry County , and lowering our material living standards throughout Barry County. etc . may seem controversial at first, nevertheless, the new Wal-Mart store in Rutland Township will always need water. Barry County will always need water (especially during any intensive 2000-2050 urbanization of this county), and lhe ever­ increasing billions of us humans here on planet Earth will always need water However, water, like land, is finite (not in­ finite). here on planet Earth Welcome to planet Earth! Tom Bateman Hastings Everyone has seasons in their lives when they feel down. Life changing events such as retirement or loss of a spouse or even daily stress such as marital strife or a disagreement with a friend can cause us to feel overwhelm­ ed. hopeless or irritable We may feel that we cannot "sec the forest through the trees" and believe that nothing is going right We feel depressed These arc normal feelings and thoughts that we all have. Often, these feelings and thoughts arc short-lived; they may last a few hours or a few days. However, if the symptoms of depression last for two weeks or longer and interfere with our day-to-day functioning, we may be ex­ periencing clinical depression. Depression is one of the most common of all behavioral health problems, affecting two out of ten Americans. Contrary to w hat many people believe, mood disorders are less prevalent in old age than in any other period of adulthood. Incidence of depression peaks between ages 18 and 44. then declines with age. even so. depression is the most common mental health problem that older adults experience. Between 20 and 30 percent of people older than 60 may have depressive symptoms Up to 25 percent of those who live in nursing homes or long-term care facilities have a ma­ jor depressive disorder, while those older adults who live in lhe community experience depression at a rate of I to 6 percent. Suicide rates are higher among people above 65 than any other age group, with males older than 85 showing the highest. Classic symptoms of depression fail into three categories: affective, cognitive and somatic. Affective symptoms refer to our current emotional state — how we feel. Depressed people fee) sad. Their spirits arc low and they do not feel encouraged even when they hear good news. No matter how hard they try they can't seem to overcome their blue feelings. Cognitive symptoms mean how we think. Depressed people tend to have thoughts of hopelessness and worthlessness They may find it hard to concentrate and make deci­ sions. They also may have recurring thoughts of death or suicide. Somatic symptoms mean a physical response like fatigue or insomnia. Some peo­ ple complain of changes in their appetite, sleep patterns and sexual desire. They may have physical complaints that do not have a Keep local control of education To the editor: Parents. I urge you not to be swayed by Presi­ dent Clinton's rhetoric of “I care for your kids, so let's have national standards " Sound good’’ The fact is our local and state taxes make up lhe bulk of school funding and I don't want some federal bureacrat in Washington telling my school what they think our kids should know! Please realize that by supporting national testing you are in essence surrendering the local control of your child's education' The federal government has their tentacles into almost every facet of our lives. Do we really want to give them control of our children's educational future? Where or who will you go see when it comes to getting answers and accountability — your local school board or a panel of faceless bureacrats who don't have a due (or a care) as to what your family, your schools and community may want for your children. I've seen the "standards" the federal government and this administration have demonstrated and they are n^hing to brag about! Maureen Dudley Dowling Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd Distnct. (Irving, Cartton. Woodland, Rutlana. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Ltnsmeier. President s comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. 1-800-AH A-L'SAl spwcv pr-.v<X1 a* a putMr mkvcw O19»4 tmencan Heart Anociatwr The n HastingsDANNER Public Opinion: and isn’t on the right level of thyroid replace- * ment. he or she may feel lethargic and have* low energy. In addition, sometimes a chronict illness like arthritis or diabetes* can trigger­ depression. Older people with depression have more* memory complaints, more self-reproach and* less guilt than y ounger depressed adults. They * are less likely to complain of sadness, but are * more likely to report negative moods such as * agitation. irritability, anxiety and anger. Fur­ ther. anhedonia (the loss of ability to ex­ perience pleasure in activities a person used to find enjoyable) is especially prevalent in older adults Depression is one of the most treatable of all mental illnesses. Between 80 and 90 per- , cent of people who suffer from depression can ; be effectively treated. The most commonly ; used treatments are pharmacotherapy (taking ' anti-depressant medication), psychotherapy or a combination of the two. If you are an older adult who is depressed or know of one who is. 1 would encourage you to take advantage of the free depression screen­ ing test at the Pine Rest Caledonia Clinic. We < will be screening people for depression today from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. For those of you that cannot make it to the screening, I would encourage you to contact lhe Caledonia Clinic of Pine Rest for help. You need not suffer with a condition that is highly treatable. Note: Many of the key ideas for this article were drawn from a new Pine Rest Today arti­ cle by Dr. Suzann Og land-Band. She works in the adult services program at Pine Rest. / Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and ohone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community ot residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing lor style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials tor or criticisms of for-profit businesses win not be accepted. • Letters serving the function of "cards ot thanks" will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks ot a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • -Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions vaned. there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842 XMERKAN HEART ASSOCIATE*. 1R1BL Iks physical cause. Diagnosing depression in older adults can be challenging. To begin with, some older adults do not realize they are depressed and they arc ashamed of their feelings. They may focus on physical complaints instead and never tell their physician they are feeling sad. Also, some older adults and health care pro­ viders have biases about the aging process and believe that depression is a normal part of growing old when it is not. A thorough assessment for depression is especially important for the older adult. Many older adults have chronic medical problems like hypothyrodisim. hypertension or ar­ thritis. Sometimes, the side effects of medica­ tions they need to manage their chronic il­ lnesses may mimic symptoms of depression. £ For example, if someone has hypochyrodism t What about Promise Keepers? The Promise Keepers had more than a half million men, including a number from Barry County, march on Washington last weekend. Do you think the group intends to call on men to be just and righteous, or do you think the Promise Keepers have a hidden anti-female agenda? , Devoted to the interests of Barry C.ounty Since 1856 Pu&hsfed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A o< J Ad Grapn.cs inc ■952 N B'oaOway M 49C58 06C 6’6 945 9554 Frederic Jecobt Vce Prevdent Stephen Jacobs Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young . Editor t Elaine Gilbert iAssistant Editor) Barbara Gali Jason Carr Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habei Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ijs accepted Monday through : -_5 33p~- Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Saturday 8 30 « Noch Cmdy 0 Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: 525 per year in Barry County S27 per year m adjoining counties S29 00 per year elsewhere pCSTMASTER Send address changes to PQ Bom B Hastings Mi 49058 0602 Second Ciass Postage Paid at Hastings Mi 49058 "I absolutely don't think they have a hidden agenda. 1 think if more men were co nmittcd lo God. there would be improved family situations. ” "1 don't think it's right that think they're superior to women." "Only time will tell if there is a hidden agenda. If they stand for men wanting to be responsible for their actions and families, it's a good thing." "I just think they're trying to get known as a group. I don't think they have an anti­ female agenda.” "1 think they’re out to better themselves and have a better family life. They're putting their family first above all other enjoyments." "I think that they're basically right and just — T hope they're not evil." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 9. 1997 — Page 5 FINANCIAL FOCUS furnished by . Mark D. Christensen ot Edward Jonei and Co. For success, buy management One hundred-two women were in Hastings for the GFWC-Michigan Southwest District s 82nd fall convention, including (from left) Marian Bostcn, Mane Grinnell. Nan Button. Merna Wolfe, Donna W. Johnson and Joyce Daugherty, all GFWCHastings Women s Club members Dixie Stadel-Manshum. executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, speaks to the women at the convention Joan Weick (center) of Gun Lake, who is the slate GFWC president, addresses the GFWC-Southwestern District convention audience Flanking her are Linda Foster (left), dislnct president; and Sue Williams of the Hastings club. David L. Smith HASTINGS - David L. Smith, age 59, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. October 1, 1997 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Smith was boro on May 16, 1938 tn Hastings, the son of Edward and Pearl (Erway) Smith. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. He married Loretta K. (Bucher) Richter, marriage ending in divorce. Mr. Smith was employed as Sexton for Hast­ ings’ Riverside Cemetery from 1979 to the present time. Previous employment included Mechanic & Parts Manager for the former Larke Buick-Chevrolet automobile dealership in Hastings for several years. He was a member of the Hastings Elks Lodge. Hastings Moose Lodge, the Eagles Lodge and the Hastings Car Gub Mr. Smith was an avid outdoorsman enjoying especially hunting, fishing and playing golf. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his ptrents; one son, Danny Ray McClurkin; one Mother, Robert Smith and one sister, Virginia Hams. :He is survived by four daughter, Mindy Olmstead of Hastings, Lori Conley of Akron, Ohio, Cindy Gray of Texas and Dawn Smith of Hartford. Connecticut; one son. David Smith of Hertford, Connecticut; one step daughter, Dtbra Price of Hastings; two step sons, Kenneth Richter of Grand Rapids and Johnny Rjch'er of Hastings; one sister, Mary Lou Roth of Hastings; several grandchildren, step grand­ children. nieces and nephews ; Respecting his wishes there will be no funer­ al services ! Memorial contributions may be made to E|ks National Foundation . Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral l^rne in Hastings. |j Marian E. Wheeler| ; DELTON - Marian E. Wheeler, age 87, of Vfall Lake. Delton, passed away Sunday, October 5. 1997. • Mrs Wheeler was boro on February 8,1910 in Hastings, the daughter of Willard and Mary (Freeman) Ickes. She graduated from Hastings High School and the former Argubright Busi­ ness College. She was married to Wayne B. Wheeler on January 14,1933. They resided in Battle Creek uptil 1958 when they moved to Wall Lake, Delton. Marian was a wonderful homemaker and took pleasure in “keeping house", creating pleasant surroundings in each room. She was active in PTA work in Battle Creek while her daughter’s were in elementary school Mrs Wheeler was employed as a private secretary by both Galioup Pipe and Supply and the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek. After Wayne's retirement in 1973, they spent the majority of their time in Lake Placid, Honda, returning to Wall Lake summers. After Wayne’s death in 1987, Marian moved back to Michigan and had resided at 5007 First Street. Wall Lake, since 1989. ' Man an was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton and had enjoyed attending its Wednesday morning bible study gyoup for many years She was preceded in death by her sister. Kathenne Peck and a brother, Charles Ickes. Mrs. Wheeler is survived by two daughters, Ann and Richard Root of Delton and Janet Farnsworth of Lakeside. Arizona; four grand­ children. Ric and Tonya Root of Encinitas. California. Laura and Jim Dimock of Delton. Clare and lan Wcerstra of Pagosa Springs. Colorado. Amy and Doug Neujahr of Vicksburg; six great grandchildren, one nephew and two nieces Funeral services were held on Wednesday. October 8, 1997 at the Faith United Methodist Church la Delton Reverend William A. Hertel officiated. Interment took place at Cedar Creek Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Mehtodist Church. Drug prevention, library support emphasized at GFWC-convention by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor More than 100 women last week con verged in Hayings to attend lhe Southwest District of the General Federation of Wom­ en’s Clubs' (GFWC) fall convention The district event, hosted by the GFWCHaslings Women's Club and lhe Middleville Women's Reading Club, was held al First United Methodist Church. Representatives from 14 GFWC clubs were present Joan Weick. GFWC-Michigan president, encouraged every club to get involved with "Celebrate Prevention With Pride." a statewide conference for young people and adults. The Nov. 15 event in Lansing will be a day-long semina* about preventing drug abuse. "There are so many things with drugs that sometimes we re just not aware of.” Weick said, such as inhalants that may be inno­ cently stored in kitchen cupboards and he in reach ol children who are gu.in homes She also discussed the Gfieration Smile program and GFWC’s goal to raise $150,000 for travel and surgical expenses for a needy foreign child To date. $90,000 has been raised in a variety of ways, from a walk to a Phantom Tea Party by the Gun Lakc-GFWC (which raised $2,500). "We’re reaching out. We're touching peo­ ple To know that we arc a pan of an inter­ national organization and when you here that number and know ihat you arc part ol it you were part of that SI50.000 to nuke that enure (rip possible." Weick said A new program to encourage clubs to be active in public libraries is called "Libraries 2000." Many clubs have played major roles, years ago. in founding libraries in their communities "We have rested on our laurels of being known to be the people who have started li­ braries in many. many, many places in the state." Weick said. "We have donated hooks and we have kept up with «wr libraries, hut 1 A Sweet Idea For The Ones You Level Sweetest Dav is Saturday (htolw-r iHlh Remember all the family, friends and loved ones who make a difference in your hie with a Sweetest Day card from Hallmark' want t.Mell you that this commitment will cany us into the next administration " The ultimate goal of the new thrust is for GFWC clubs to donate a total of $12.5 mil­ lion of books and tutoring matcnals to pub­ lic lihrincs and public school libraries where everyone has access lo the resources. Good used books may he donated as well as equipment t< u libraries Nan Button, president ot the GFWC-Hastmgs Club, welcomed the 102 convention women to Hastings In this administration (1996-97) we will celebratt-. Women Past. Present. Future.' Button said The goal is to recognize women s past achievements, become involved in contem­ porary issues and to provide a vision for lhe future.” she said. Button also told the gathering to remem­ ber that "A beautiful bouquet of flowers can brighten your day. so can memories of limes shared with special people." Merna Wolfe of Hastings was installed as ihe GFWC-Soulhwcst District president. Dixie Stadel-Manshum. executive director ot the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and a GFWC member, gave the civic greet­ ing She also told the club how much GFWC meant to her. and that the group s collect had attracted her to the club because she found it inspiring The collect, written in 1941 by Mary Stewart of Colorado, begins by asking God to keep us from pettiness" and ends by noting that "it is the little things that create differences; that in the big things of life we are at one And may we strive to touch and to know the great common human heart of us all. and O Lord God. let us forget not lo be kind " Stadel-Manshum challenged each person lo invite one young woman lo the next GFWC meeting in their respective areas. We need young women to keep the club alive.' she said Diane Smith, director of Historic Charlton Park Village and Museum, spoke to the group in lhe afternoon Marian Boston and Mane Gnnncll. mem­ bers of ihe Hastings club, were co-chair* women ot lhe district event The most important component of any business is management A gtxxl product, proper financing and a host ot ixher variables are necessary, but good management is what makes a business succeed and prosper With strong leadership, new companies blossom, and bankrupt companies can bounce back Remember Chrysler after Lee lacocca took over? Or how about Wai Man with Sam Walton al the helm ’ Smart investors know that management is the key to success. Yet too often, mutual fund investors confuse management skills with market luck When it comes to mutual fund.', however, consistent management far outweighs the glamour of an occasional lucky guess. How do you evaluate a mutual fund's management ’ One of the surest ways is to go to your library or financial professional's of­ fice and ask to sec Value Line or Morningstar reports These are excellent independent research publications offering comprehensive analyses of hundreds of mutua1 funds and fund families. For example, a recent Value Line report evaluated 99 mutual fund families. This special edition highlighted mergers, acquisi­ tions and other changes that had occurred in recent months, such as the subordination of Benham Group and Twentieth Century under lhe American Century label, the merger of Evergreen Funds and Keystone. Nuvecn’s ac­ quisition of Flagship, and Franklin's acquisi­ tion of Mutual Senes funds If you happen to own a fund in any of these families, these events are of interest to you. The evaluations of the fund families in this special publication can help you assess your fund’s new management Each evaluation covers the company's history, research capabilities and specialties, management ap­ proach. investment options and more. Listed within each of the 99 tund families is total assets under management as well as the number of funds in each of six broad groups Those groups include four catcgones of equi­ ty funds and iwo of income funds. The report also includes an average overall ranking and average risk for each family's funds Finally, the report compares shareholder ownership cost. This includes maximum sales or redemption charges, fees and expenses This can be eye-opemng for people who think "no load” means "no cost." For example, according to the report. Fidelity Investments — one of the largest no-load groups — has the same average ownership cost as American Funds, a load group offered and serviced through broker-dealers. The advantage of comparing mutual fund DORCYS, cont. Though lhe sale may be complete by Jan­ uary. lhe Dorcys plan lo remain in Hastings at least until June. They said they want their children to finish the 1997-98 academic year in school here Deb will have a particularly hard time say­ ing good-bye to Hastings because she has been very active in community affairs. She has been chairwoman of the arts and crafts booths for Summcrfcst and last summer oversaw its largest number of booths ever She also served on the Planning Commis­ sion and now is a member of the Hastings City Council She'll have to submit her resignation next June if all goes according to plan "Il’s been a great experience in Hastings." she said. "I’ve learned a lot about city gov • emment and about lhe community And we appreciate Hastings for all lhe support over the years." But Deb said lhe sale is not a done deal yet. "Nothing's in cement yet. and if my hus­ band's health was to get better, maybe we wouldn't move "But if this helps my husband live another 10 or 15 years, then H's worth it " groups is that it gives you an evaluation of the management of an overall mutual fund com­ pany. not just the performance of one or two select funds This lets you first identify an outstanding managen ent group Then it 's easier and more rewarding to focus on par licular funds with the objective and risk that meet your needs STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week AT&T 45'/? + 7. Ameritech 687, + 2'ri, Anheuser-Busch 43V, — 2’7,. Chrysler 347,, — 37,, CMS Energy 377,, Coca Cola 62’7., + 37,® D & N Financial 237, + 27. Dow Chemical 91V, + 7« Exxon 65V, Family Dollar 227, -17. -7. First Financial Bancorp 48 Ford 47’7,, -3”/,« General Motors 68'/? + 27,® Hastings Mfg. 387, + 7. IBM 1057,, + 27h JCPenney 57'7,« - 3’7,® Johnson & Johnson 617>« + 27,® Kmart 137, -1 Kellogg Company 41'7u -2V, McDonald's 477w -VI. Sears 557, - 27,. Simpson Industries 12V, + V, Southeast Mich. Gas 17V, - V, Spartan Motors 7 -7. TCF Financial 597,, + 1 V„ Upjohn 34V, -rv.« Gold 331.45 + 9.50 Silver 5.20 + 4.90 Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 8178.31 Volume 554,000,000 LEGAL NOTICE Wxbwf T, Tramain A Associates, P.C. to a debt coHoctor and wa are aftorap&v to collact a debt and any information obtained will ba used far that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE - Default hot been mod* m lh» conditions of o mortgoge mod* by JULIO ORTIZ SOSA AND DOROTHY ORTIZ SOSA HIS WIFE to THE CIT GROUP CONSUMER FINANCE INC . Mortgoge dated February 28 1996, and recorded on March 29. 1996, in Liber 661. on page 865 Barry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of sixty two thousand six hundred nmty six ond 81 /100 Dollars ($62,696 81). including interest ot 9.750% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgoge ond the statute in such cose mode and ap­ proved notice is hereby given that so>d mortgoge will be foreclosed by a sa’e of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them at public vendue, ot Barry County Courthouse Hostings. Ml. ot 1:00 p.m. on November 13. 1997 Said premises ore situated in City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan ond ore described os COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 28 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST THENCE EAST 94 ROOS ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 28 TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH. 209 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 28 THENCE WEST. 417 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH SEC­ TION LINE THENCE NORTH 209 FEET TO SAID NORTH SECTION LINE. THENCE EAST 417 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH SECTION LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE NORTHER­ LY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR CLOVERDALE ROAD The redemption period shall be C months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with I948CL 600 3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Doted October 2. 1997 THE CIT GROUP CONSUMER FINANCE INC . Mongogee Attorney for Mortgagee Robert A Tremain B Associates P C 401 South Old Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 46009 6616 (10 30) DO ALL THOSE BILLS HAVE YOU DOWN? Tired of toothing through the Want Ads? Are you interested in a quality part-time position to help alleviate those bills? Do you want a place where work is fun and the people are friendly? We need people like vou to take inventory in retail stores in your area. This part-time position offers a flexible work schedule, and paid training. Starting pay is S8.00 an hour with an opportunity for 25< raise in 90 days. Must be IS years old. reliable transportation, and a means of communication. ■4<.CC«uyL Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop HOW. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open Mond.n Friday M “ Saturday M ' If you are interested please call: 1-800-242-RGIS (7447) or 1-888-594-3344 T) TQ iWJLO INVENTORY SPECIALISTS The World’s Largest Inventory Company An Equal < Jpportunin EmpLncr �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 9, 1997 lira B. (Golden) Sutton [Theresa 4. Gilson| I_______ III’shy G. fatgan. M.D. YPSILANTI - Vera B. (Golden) Sutton, age 74. of Ypsilanti, formerly of Hastings and Delton, passed away Thursday. October 2, 1997 at Boru Health Care in Ypsilanti. Mrs. Sutton was born May 20. 1923 in Hope Township, the daughter of Frank and Lena (Kline) Golden. She attended the Doud Coun­ try School and Hastings High School. She married Charles Madison and they had three children. Mrs. Sutton spent most of her life taking care of elderly people tn Barry County and the Detroit area as well as Ypsilanti She was preceded in death by her husband. Charles Madison; her parents and two brothers. Donald and Charles Golden. Mrs Sutton is survived by her children; three brothers. Dale (Nita) Golden of Brook­ field. Wisconsin. Russel (Wanda) Golden of Delton and Ivan Golden of Ypsilanti; one sister. Vesta (Kenneth) Lake of Reed City and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 4. 1997 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught offi­ ciated. Burial took place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Me monal contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. MIDLAND - Theresa A. Gilson, age 86, of Midland and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday. October 5,1997 at Country Love Adult Foster Care in Midland. Mrs. Gilson was bom on July 16, 1911 in Detroit, the daughter of Anthony and Anna (Schultz) Elwart. She was raised in the Detroit area and attended schools there She was married to John E. Gilson on August 16, 1930. They moved to the Hastings area in 1976 from Detroit. Mrs. Gilson was employed as a Retail Sales Clerk for the Tuttle &. Clark Men's Store in Detroit for a few years and as a clerk for Scars & Roebuck Company in Detroit for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband. John on May 29, 1993; her parents; four brothers and three sisters Mrs. Gilson is survived by nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held on Wednes­ day, October 8, 1997 at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Mr. David C. Wren officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. SALISBURY. NORTH CAROLINA • Wesley G Logan, M.D., age 88. of Salisbury. North Carolina, former long time Hastings Physician, passed away Monday. October 6, 1997 in Salisbury. North Carolina. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home tn Hastings. Memorial coi’ribulions may be made to Alzhcimers Disease Foundation. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. at the Church of Your Choice. SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES CHURCH Of THE N AZARENE, 1716 North Brawl- ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, was Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45* m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adult*. Teen* and Children meeting at 502 I Bond St (Hasting* Church of God building). 9am Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sunday* 1928 prayer book used at all sen ices For more infor­ mation call 948-9.327 or Rev David T Hustwick. vicar at 948 2101 St Andrew's i* a pan of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod COMMUNITY 1330 N Broadway. Hasting* Ph>»ne 445-3195 Workhip. pruning, fellowship Sunday 10 a m and 6 p m . Wednesday 7pm Also Rainbow Ixaming Center, child care. 6 a m to 6 p m PEACE CHIRCH OF GOD. THORN APPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office ptxwte 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10 45 a m Sunday Children* Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday esemng service t 34 p m Youth group meets W’ednes day 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all service* Bnng the whole family HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHIRCH. Comer Stale Rd ami Boltwood St . Re* Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Associate Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 94 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 00 p m Teens. 6 00 p m Evening Celebra tMin for Adult* "Kid* Alive” foi ages 2 through Gfth grade Wedne* day - 9 00 a m Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 00 a m Youth Adull Bi bie Study. 6 30 p m Kid'* Quiz/ mg. 7:00 p m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS V NIT ED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway Hasting* Ml 49058 Past** Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Wor ship Service* Sunday 9 00 a m . Re* Ken Vaught. 11 00a m . Re* Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4 H. Mondays 6.30 to 8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday . 5 00 pm Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH t formerly lhe HastingGrace Brethren Church I. 60( Powell Rd . I mile east of Hasting* Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m - Bible Classes - for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship Thursday. 7 30 p.m Prayer and Bi ble Study — Sharing Your Faith 5 30 p m Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message". 945 9224. 6 3bpm Bible study for al! i ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor ■ Saturdav Mass 4 Ml pm . Sunday 1 Masses 8 00 a m and 11 00 a m . Confession* Saturday 4 00-4 30 pm WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 p.m Youth Meeting*. Junior-Senior High Q I I M B Y UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (6161 945 9392 Sunday School 10 Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m PO Boi 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 am . ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekday* or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Mass 10:00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTLST CHURCH. .309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shockey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Music Morning Worship 9 45 and 11 00 am. Sunday School 9:45 and 11 00 a m for children and adults Family Hour 6 00 p m Sun «*ay evening Monday First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6:30 p m Bible Study and Prayer 7 01' p m Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948 MMM HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m., classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. b 00 p m Wednesday activities 7 00pm are Rainbow* or J J Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19); Adult Bible Study ■ No age limits NASHVILLE AREA 239 F. North Si . Michael Anion Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Oct 12 - 8 00 & 10 45 a m Holy Communion. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages) Thursday. (kl 9-800 p m AA Friday, (kt 10 -6 00 weikl Reh Saturday. Oct 11 7 30 Wedd Vow Ren . KOI) SA Munday. Oct 13 — 7 00 pm Stew Comm . 7 00 Worn of Faith Tuesday. Oct 14 — 7 00 pm Stephen Support, 7 30 OA Wednesday .Oct 15 -10 00 a m Wordwatchers. 6 30 pm TAA. 6:30 Staff Supp . 7 00 Altar Guild HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHVRCH. comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Stapen. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (616) 945 9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM 1220 at 10 30 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . and Wor ship 11:00a m with child care and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade THURSDAYS Youth Handbells 5 00 p m . Adult Hand bell*. 6 30 p.m . Chancel Choir. 7.30 pm Friday. Oct 17 — Habitat for Humanity Swiss Steak and Chicken Fundraiser dinner. 4:30 to 7 00 p m PLF.ASANTV1EW FAMILY THURCH, 2601 Lacey Road, BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pa:tor David Burger. 948 88890 m 948-2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship 11 a.m . Sunday Evening Service 6pm, Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details HOPE: UNITED METHOD ST CHURCH. M 37 South at M 79 Larry HuNey. Pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office Hiairs Wed Thur* 9am to 12 n.«>n Kathy Ciftani. choir director Sun day morning 9 30 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Wor ship. 6 00 p m Evening Service Wednesday 6 45 pm Warriors (grade* K-6th) Youth Fellowship 6 45 p m lo 8 30 p m (grades' 7th-12th) Thursday 7 00 pm. Prayer Meeting HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner the Churches and these local Businesses WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED o! Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC 1 THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER I<>52 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions -II8S lefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, INC. j l 770 Cook Rd - Hastings Michigan Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Ark Preschool Julie A Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent Thursday. (kt 9 — 9 00 a m -3 00 p m Fall Gathering of the l-ake Michigan Presbyterian Women "Running the Race" at Sturgis. 9 30 a m . Circle 12. Lounge. 7 00 pm. Search Committee Saturday, (kt II 7 00 pm Ringo Swmgo Square Dance - Hall Sunday, (kt 12 9 30 a m and Ham Sunday Mor ning Worship Service The 9 V) service is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. nursery is provided dur mg both services. 9 50 a m Sunday Church School for all age*. 10 30 a m Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. 6 00 7 00 Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowships Monday . Oct 13 - 7 30 pm Ses sion meeting Tuesday, Oct 14 — 9 30 am Lydia Circle. Lounge. 7 00 p m Girl Scout Night. Hall. 7 00 pm Mary Circle, lounge Wednesday Oct 15 — 6 30 p m . Bible »tudy. 7(0 pm . Chancel Choir HASTINGS - Rosemary H. Raber, age 80, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, October 4, 1997 at her residence. Mrs Raber was born on April 30, 1917 in Hastings, lhe daughter of Martin and Belle (Hillis) Cronk. She was raised in lhe Rutland Township area of Barry County. She attended the Chidester school. She graduated in 1935 from Hastings High School. She was married to Leslie M. Raber on May 4,1935 and has lived at her present address for the past 63 yean. Mrs. Raber was a long lime member of Hast­ ings Women’s club, The Pitiiian Sisters and a long time volunteer at Pennock Hospital. She was preceded in death by her children, Alice M. Cronk in 1973 and Roger D. Raber in 1975. Mrs. Raber is survived by her husband, Leslie; two daughters, Shirley (Jim) Perry of Buchanan, Tennessee and Judy (Frank) DcGroote of Hastings; twelve grandchildren; HASTINGS - Paul S. “Jasper" McCarty, age 40, of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 26, 1997. Mr. McCarty was preceded in death by a sifter, Karen Luther. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; his sons, Bradley and Eric; his parents, Paul F. and Margaret McCarty; his brother and sisters, Dennis McCarty, Paula and Jaime Gipe, Beth and Tim Smith; his parents-in-law, Bernie and |Kareen Kay Shaeffer| kiwling. MI 49050 616)758 3021 hurch phone Sunday Service 930 am. Sunday School 1100 a m . Sunday Evening Prayer Tune b 00 p m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7:00 p m Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 a m . W’or ship II am. Evening Services 6 p.m.. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron, Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course Aug 3 Moen mg service* at Tiden Park Picnic following Aug 14. 15. 16. V B S Thursday and Friday al 7-8 30 p.m.. Saturday at 10-11 30 am P<cnK following DeVon Fry| LAKE ODESSA • DeVon Fry. 21 months, son of Hidie Keast and Lawrence Fry passed away Wednesday. October 1. 1997 from acci­ dental injuries. He is survived by his parents, Hidie Keast of Lake Odessa and Lawrence Fry of Akron. Ohio; three brothers, Lawrence Fry, Jr., Terrel Fry and Terron Fry all of Akron. Ohio; two sisters, Tanaea Fry and Starla Fry of Akron, Ohio; grandparents, John and Diane Tobias of Middleville, Deb Price of Hastings and Ethel Fry of Akron, Ohio; great grandparents, Loret­ ta Smith of Hastings and Frank and Arlou Rich­ ter of Middleville; two aunts, Tenille Keast and Jaime Tobias; two uncles, Joshua and Randy Tobias; and special friends James and Damian Stephens. Funeral services were held Saturday, Octob­ er 4, 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa Interment took place at Woodland Memorial Park. Vernice Kuipbof; his sister-in-law, Cindy Zinger, his brother-in-law, Gordon Kuiphof; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews He funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 30, 1997 at Stroo Funeral Home. Interment took place at Irving Township Cemetary. Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor ship 11 00 a m . Evening Service at 6 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. Valley High School. Pastor Don Roacoe. (517 ) 852 9228 Morning Celebration 10 a m Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader ship training Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Sunday Mas* 9 30 a m Louise Lindemulder MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Louise Lindemul­ der, 71. of Middleville passed away Saturday. October 4. 1997 at her home. She was bom on July 29, 1926 in Cadillac, the daughter of John and Maggie Bode She was raised in McBain and attended schools there. She manned Harm Lindemulder on Septem­ ber 20. 1946. She was a wonderful, caring, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She taught us all so much about God and life that we will never forget. She will live on forever in the lives of the ones she has touched. She was preceded in death by one son, Gary Lindemulder; her parents, John and Maggie Bode, and two sisters. Henrriet Bode and Alberta Branink. Mrs. Lindemulder is survived by her husband. Harm Lindemulder; her children, Roger (Marilyn) Lindemulder of Holland, Cynthia (Jim) Bender of Middleville and Daniel (Chns) Lindemulder of Freeport; seven grandchildren. Mike Lindemulder, Amanda Lindemulder. Brian Bender, Brad Bender, Andy Lindemulder, Alex Lindemulder and Baby Lindemulder; five sisters, Esther (Ren) DeRuiter of Cadillac. Evelyn (Jake) Oudman of Cadillac, Mae (Pete) Kuipers of Grand Rapids. Doris (Al) DeBoer of Cadillac and Eleanor Koetje of Cadillac; one brother, Alfred (Nell) Bode of Cadillac; one brother-in-law, Lawrence (Jo) Bninink of Cadillac; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 6, 1997 at inc Peace Reformed Church in Middleville with Rev. F.L. “Red" Faber offi­ ciating. Interment at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father I HASTINGS - Frank C. Weyennan, age 90, of Hastings, passed away Monday, October 6, 1997 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Weyennan was born November 12, 1906 in Shultz, the son of Fredrick and Wilemina (Bordendorf) Weyennan. He moved to Hastings in 1920 and graduated from Hastings High School in 1927. He was married to Florence G. O’Donnell on September 6, 1947. Mr. Weyerman served in lhe United States Navy during World War II as a chief radio man. His hobbies included amatuer ham radio operator with call letters W8MBM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Flor­ ence on March 2, 1982 and one brother, Carl Weyerman. Mr. Weyerman is survived by a daughter, Anne (Dale) Brown of Zeeland; two grand­ daughters, Rebeccah and Emily; many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 9,1997 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend John R. Smith from Georgetown United Methodist Church in Jenison will be officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Pennock Hospital. Thomas Lee Szymoniak J HICKORY CORNERS - Thomas Lee Szymoniak, age 49, of Hickory Comers, passed away al home on Wednesday, October 1. 1997 Mr. Szymoniak was bom on September 30, 1948 in Rogers City, lhe son of Walter and Audrey (Tatro) Szymoniak. Thomas was an employee of Pharmacia &. Upjohn Inc. He enjoyed playing chess, fishing and his computer. He was preceded tn death by his foster parents. Percy arvl Lula Balch; grandparents, Casimer and Barbara Szymoniak and a uncle, Eugene Szymoniak. Mr. Szymoniak is survived by his wife, Roseanna (Davis); a son, Chad Thomas Szymoniak of Kalamazoo; a daughter. Angela Lynn (Todd) Peterson of Portage; one brother, Terry Szymoniak of San Francisco, California; two grandchildren. Biake Edward Frakes and Alexander Elliot Peterson; a foster brother. Ron Balch; special foster parents, Ardith and Bill Kranzo; a foster brother and sister. Kevin and DecDee Kranzo; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sistersin-law. Funeral services were held on Saturday. October 4. 1997 at Williams Funeral Home in Delton Burial took place at Cressey Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Wings of Hope Hospice will be appreciated. MIDDLEVILLE - Kareen Kay Shaeffer, age 57, of Middleville, formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday. October 2, 1997 at her residence. Mrs. Shaeffer was born December 3,1939 in Hastings, the daughter of Lannes and Elizabeth (Hoose) Kenfield. She graduated from Hast­ ings High School in 1957 then moving to Flint for three years working at an area Hospital. She married Robert H. Shaeffer on January 8, 1960 and moved back to Hastings. Mrs. Shaeffer worked as a teachers aid at Northeastern School for 3 years and for the past 18 yean at Hastings City Bank. Her hobbies included collecting Santa's, gardening, reading and antique shopping. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Shaeffer and her parents. Mrs. Shaeffer is survived by her husband, Robert H. Shaeffer of Middleville; three sons, Mark Shaeffer of Hastings, Eric (Tonya) Shaeffer of Hastings and Gregg (Jennifer) Shaeffer of Hastings; four grandchildren, Joe Shaeffer, Leah Shaeffer, Casey Shaeffer and Collyn Shaeffer; one brother, Lannes Kenfield and wife, Barbara of New York; her step­ mother, Cleone Trumble of Hastings and a step brother, Richard Brower of Hastings. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 6, 1997 at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hast­ ings. Pastor Michael Anton officiated. Burial took place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Child­ ren’s Research Hospital. Helen L. Luna MIDDI FVTl J F - Helen L. Luna, age 69, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, October 2, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Luna was born on August 20, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas, lhe daughter of Henry and Francises (Sosa) Hernandez. She was raised in Michigan. She was married to Alfonso L. Luna on October 28, 196L Mrs. Luna was a member of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. She was a home­ maker. She enjoyed her flowers and spending time with her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband. Alfonso L. Luna and one brother and a sister. Mrs. Luna is survived by a son, Rick (Rebec­ ca) Quesada of Middleville; three grandchil­ dren. Melissa. Erin and Austin Quesada; one sister. Janie Galvan of Middleville; three brothers, Pete (Helen) Hernandez of Middle­ ville, Jessie Hernandez of Freeport and Joe Hernandez of Grand Rapids; god daughter. Linda Izaac of Chicago, Illinois and god son, Lupe Hernandez of Middleville; special friend, Nellie Weyerman. Graveside services were held Saturday. October 4. 1997 at Ml. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Reverend Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Catholic Church or a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. seven great grandchildren and one brother, Frank Cronk of Grand Rapids. Memorial services were held on Wednes­ day, October 8. 1997 at the Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Michael J. Antoo officiated. Burial took place at the Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Foundation. I J. Raymond Bratton| GRAND RAPIDS - J. Raymond Bratton, age 87, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday, October 4. 1997 at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. Mr. Bratton was bom June 22,1910 at Deer­ ing, North Dakota, the son of John and Roye (Harmoo) Bratton. He was raised in Deering and Amenia, North Dakota He attended schools there graduating in 1928 from Amenia High School. Mr. Bratton was married to Anna A. Perry on March 5,1949. She moved lo the Hastings area in 1949 from Hammond, Indiana. They have lived at the Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids for several yean. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War 0, serving from 1943 until 1946. Mr. Bratton was employed as Barry Coun­ ty's Drain Commissioner from 1974 until 1982. He had previously been employed as an engineer for the Griffin Wellpoint Corporation for many yean travelling extensively for the company overseeing power house constructions. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the International Union of Operating Engineers. Mr. Bratton was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Rowland Bratton. He is survived by his wife, Anna and a brother-in-law, Lynn Perry of Hastings. Graveside services were held on Tuesday,’ October 7, 1997 at Hastings Riverside Cemet­ ery. Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiated. A memorial service for Mr. Bratton was on Wednesday. October 8, 1997 at the Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First United Methodist Educational Fund. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. I Lauretta J. White DOWLING - Lauretta J. White, age 70, of Dowling, passed away Monday, October 6, 1997 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. White was bom on March 12, 1927 in Hartford, the daughter of Jesse and Maxine Boze. She was married to Charles White on December 31. 1959. Mrs. While worked for several years at Rich­ land Plug Company and Kalamazoo Paper Company and was a waitress at the former; Chick-A-Dee Restaurant at Bristol Comers,4i * * She liked farm life, country music and danc-* ing. She also enjoyed being with family aruj close friends. She had quite a collection of. knick-knacks and loved working word search puzzles. Mrs. White was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers. Dean C. Boze and Frank G. Boze and a sister, Bebe L. JacLson. 1 She is survived by her husband, Charles; three sisters, Arvetu Kibler of Kalamazoo, Wanda Yerge of Battle Creek and Sandy (Mrs.' William) Addison of Delton; two brothers, Douglas and Ethel Boze of Hastings and Max Boze of Cloverdale; many, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. onThursday, October 9. 1997 at the Williams Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial will take place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 9, 1997 — Page 7 Social News George Cogswell to mark 80 years George Cogswell enjoyed his 80th birthday on Saturday. Sept 27. at home with famils members for cake and ice cream. On Sunda) morning, several of the family had breakfast at the V.F.W Hall in Lake Odessa, where he was presented with a birthday pancake and candle and a verse of Happy Birthday Another family dinner with good attendance was held He celebrated his day by driving tractor in his hayfield Subscribe TODAY? Thompsons to observe 60th anniversary Receive all the news for lhe Barry County area in the Hastings Banner can... 945-9554 Mr. and Mrs Frank Thompson of Freeport will be celebrating their 60th wedding an­ niversary on Oct. 15 Frank and Pauline have four children. Mr and Mrs Dennis Thomp­ son of Goshen. Ind.. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thompson of Freeport. Mr and Mrs Keith (Ellen) Near of Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs Rick (Karen) Pennington of Hastings. 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren Cards mly be sent to the Thompsons* at The Hastings Banner P.O. Box 47. Freeport. Ml 49325 Bessie Weaver to be 80 Oct. 14 Bessie Weaver will be 80 on Oct. 14. Her children and grandchildren will be hosting a surprise 80th birthday party on Saturday. Oct. II at the Barry Township Hall (Delton Fire Barn) from 2 p.m. to ??? Woodland N€WS by Catherine Lucas l he United Methodist Women's organiza­ tion ot I akewotid United Methodist Church held its annual Guest Night dinner last Thursday evening in the church dining room The ladies ted more than 75 people roast beet, mashed ptHaloes and lots ol vegetable and salad dishes provided b\ members Hazel Not Ike did most ot the cooking except for the salads and vegetable dishes provided by the church ladies Dessert was ice cream and brownies Before lhe dinner the guests met in the church sanctuary and were entertained by the Res Ivan Niswender, retired from Allegan He told many amusing stones from his many years of traveling around the country He and his wife. Phyllis, were guests of El­ don and Dons Fkssner Altei dinner, a lady wearing a waistless cotton dress and a hat with a puce tag came in the door and yelled. "Howdy' 'Jest so glad lo be here?" And so started the evening's en­ tertainment. with Minnie Pearl as imperson­ ated by Elizabeth Hunt from Ithaca. The dinner tables were decorated with flower arrangements and candles, each table in a different color The decorations were ar­ ranged by Mardelie Bates In the next two weeks three church bazaars arc scheduled in the Woodland area, and one that involves some Wcxxlland people will be held at Hope Brethren Church, west of I jke Odessa. The Hope Brethren event is first on the schedule II will be held Saturday. Oct. 11. and will include apple butler, sausage, sauerkraut and home made pies. Of course there will be crafts, antiques, a bake sale, kids games and a white elephant sale. Both Zion Lutheran Church and Lakewood United Methodist have their fall events scheduled for Saturday. Oct. 18. The Zion L utheran bazaar will include a luncheon and for 'he first lime, a booth of crafts by kids Lakewood United Methodist will have a hand made blue quilt pieced by Joyce Black and quilted by various church ladies for sale Ethel Buck to mark 85 years Ethel A. (Crook) Buck of 3953 N. Broad­ way, Hastings. Ml. recently celebrated her 85th birthday at a special dinner with her hus­ band. H. Kendall Buck, aqd their children and grandchildren. Haywards to celebrate 50th anniversary Campbells to celebrate 50th anniversary Clarence and Lois (Campbell) Campbell will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children Sunday. Oct. 12. from 2 to 5 p.m. at Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling. They were married Nov. 7. 1947 in Hastings. Mr. Campbell served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II as a flight instruc­ tor at Kellogg Field, and retired from Eaton Corporation in 1974 after 35 years. Mrs Campbell was employed by Union Steam Pump Company from 1945 to 1948 before becoming a homemaker They are members of the Country Chapel United Methodist Church. They have lived at •heir Dowling address for 48 years. They have three children. Christina and Gary Hammond of Battle Creek. Cynthia and Joe McDowell of Grand Ledge and Douglas and Debra Campbell of Holt; eight grand­ children and three step grandchildren No gifts, please, your presence is their gift. Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or ..pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 The Hastings BANNER 'Making Harry County residents fed at home for over 100 years! The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings. Michigan 49058 Charles Henry and Beverly Jean (Spencer) Hayward will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct 24. 1997. The couple lived in Kalamazoo until 1952. Moving to Crooked Lake. Delton, they raised their children. Lynda. Cynthia. Dennis and Arlene. They have eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. After ■’Chuck" retired in 1981 from Eaton. Towne, and Yale (formerly Fuller, of Kalamazoo), the couple traveled the country and in 1990 settled in Zephyrhills. Florida Currently, they are traveling to the west coast and on to Hawaii for four weeks. On Friday. Oct. 24. 1997 a private celebra­ tion will be held at the Chan House in Portland. Oregon. In honor of this occasion the children request friends and family send best wishes to: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hayward, c/o S.E Randall. 15714 N.E. 6th Circle. Vancouver. WA 98684 A number of people came out to enjoy the Habitat for Humanity dinner in Woodland. in a silent auction. There will be a room full ol wooden craft items, a room of needlework and other crafts, a lunch by the youth group and a white elephant room. This bazaar will open at 7 a.m Woodland United Methodist's bazaar will be in downtown Woodland on Saturday. Oct. 25. They will serve a lunch. Gretchen Slater, co-chair of lhe Jackson Mutschlcr Auxiliary lo Post No 4461. Vet­ erans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Essay Contest, has announced the 1997 Voice of Democracy essay contest. Students must be in the 1 Oth. I Ith or 12lh grade to participate. The local post will give a first prize of $100. a second prize of $75 and a third prize of $50. The local win­ ner goes on lo the state contest and the win­ ner al that level goes to a national contest in Washington. D.C.. which has very large scholarships as prizes. This year the theme of the essays is lo be "My Voice in Our Democracy." All entries should be in the hands of the VFW Post Chairman (Gretchen Slater) by Nov. 1. Essays should be typed double spaced and recorded in lhe student's voice on tape. Participants are encouraged lo record their essays using professional equipment that is often made available as a public service by local community-based radio stations. The essay tapes should be from three to five minutes long. Students interested in entering the contest should be able to gel information from a so­ cial studies teacher or a counselor at their schools. If that is not possible, the student can contact Gretchen Slater at 367-4443 or Dale Geiger at 367-4928. The Evangelism Committee of Lakewood United Methodist Church plans to sponsor a “Spiritual Growth Week’’ Oct. 26 through Oct. 29. This series of services, lectures and meetings will feature Will Clegg. Will Clegg now lives in Wyoming. Mich., and serves al the Wesley Park United Methodist Church there. He has degrees from Asbury College and Asbury Theological School and finished his education in 1984. The schedule of events will begin al 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. with the 9:30 a.m. morning service. A noon potluck will fol­ low that service. Clegg will speak at the King's Kids meeting at 6:30 p.m. and al the Sunday evening service al 7 p.m. On Monday there will be a lecture al 7 p.m. titled “Can God Trust Me?" Tuesday Clegg will hold part one of ’The Trust Test." assisted by the Coolacowski Gang. Wednesday evening a UMW dinner al 6 p.m. will precede the 7 p.m. service. The subject of the program will be The Trust Test. Pan Two." again with the Coola­ cowski Gang. The Coolacowski Gang are life-sized pup­ pets who have won many awards The Zion Lutheran sponsored Habitat for Humanity dinner Saturday night was deli­ cious and seemed lo be well attended. They GIRL. Fleury-DeVault plan June wedding Mr Gene Fleury of Kalamazoo and Ms. Margaret Fleury of Battle Creek would like to announce the engagement of their daughter. Rebecca Suzanne, to Thomas Matthew DeVault. son of Mr and Mrs. Doug and Gayle Marsh of Hastings and Mr and Mrs Jim and Gunite DeVault of Wamego. Kansas Rebecca is a 1989 graduate of Gull Lake High School and a 1993 graduate of Grand Valley State University She is currently employed as an athletic trainer with Butter­ worth Hospital Thomas is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Grand Valley State University He is employed with the Grand Rapids Metropolitan YMCA as the corporate sports challenge director A June. 1998 wedding is being planned served Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, carrots, salad and home made desserts One person thinks they served 232 people, but I haven't been able to talk to any one of the persons who would know for sure. Viola Cunningham is still in Pennock Hospital. Several bus loads of men from this area went to the Washington D. C. Promise Keepers rally called “Stand in The Gap” over the weekend. Lakewood United Methodist men went with men from some other churches in a three-bus caravan. One of the buses arrived back al the church just before Sunday School ended Sunday morning and Duane Waller said he had not slept since Thursday night. "Secrecy" a new book by Belva Plain, ar­ rived al the library in large print last week. Also. Ellen Kenney brought in some books in new condition. One is a large print copy of "Disclosure" by Michael Crichton. She also brought a copy of a 1995 book by Martha Grimes called "Rainbow's End" which will be of interest to any of Martha Grimes* fans. Work is being done on the Woodgrove Parish parsonage. Kyle Chase, chair of the church stewards, is coordinating the work. Larry Neil again received lhe Key Club Award at a recently held Farm Bureau meet­ ing. The Lakewood Community Ambulance group will hold a dinner Sunday. Oct. 12. al Cunningham Acres from noon to 3 p.m. The menu will be Swiss steak and ham with all lhe extras. A young deer was hit on Woodland Road just south of the Lucas bain three weeks ago and I have been trying to get someone to dispose of the remains ever since. Brad Lam­ bert of the Barry County Road Commission told me that they do not do that, to call Lhe Department of Natural Resources. I called our state representative. Terry Geiger, to get that number, and he told me a sad story about how each of lhe stale and county de­ partments. who should be protecting our health and the appearance of our roadsides, has found a reason not to do so. He said he had a bill in the hopper now that would say the Department of Natural Resources who regulate deer including every detail of hunting them will be responsible for disposing of them when they arc killed in road accidents. He said he has been severely criticized for taking this stand. Geiger also said it is illegal for any civil­ ian to move a dead deer and that the DNR and lhe health department have a long list of requirements for people who do so. (such as protective gear and certain immunizations) and this is one of lhe things that make it impossible for county road commissions lo handle the problem. So it seems that by trying lo gel a dead animal removed from the roadside by my property, I have run into a real "Catch 22.” long Haley Renee, bom at Oakwood Hospital on Sept. 21. 1997 at 8:41 p.m. to Kelly and Lisa (Hattis) Kerner of Dearborn. Weighing 8 lbs. 3 ozs.. and 19*6 inches long. GIRL, Sarah Jane, bom at Pennock Hospital BOY. Logan Mitchell, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 23. 1997 at 3:00 a.m. to Cynda and Mitchell Poll of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 ‘4 ozs and 21 inches long. BOY, Bryce James, bom at Pennock Hospital GIRL, Margaret Jane Nicholson, bom at Carlisle Hospital in Carlisle. PA on Sept. 13. 1997 at 8:26 p.m. to Sgt. Stanley Nicholson and wife Cynthia. Weighing 9 lbs. 3 ozs. and 20'6 inches long. Grandparents are Arlo and Orpha Nicholson and Charles and Rosel la Collins of Hastings Margaret has a big sister April at home BOY, Tanner Joseph, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 10. 1997 at 3:23 a.m. to John and Tami Norris of Hastings. Weighing 8 lbs. "IVi ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Jasmin Hospiul on Sept Melissa Strouse Delton Weighing Lynn, bom at Pennock 12. 1997 at 8:23 a m. to and Kurt Sedelmaicr of 8 lbs 6 ozs and 21 inches on Sept 23. 1997 at 10:47 p.m. to Jason and Angie Sixbeny of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 8tt ozs and 20 Mi inches long on Sept 23. 1997 at 11:51 p.m. to Misty Ens and James Kerr Weighing 7 lbs. 4'4 ozs. and I9U inches. BOY, Jonah David, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 26. 1997 at 9:30 a.m. to Marva and Gary Selby of Hastings Weighing 10 lbs 9*6 ozs. and 22*6 inches long BOY, Steven and Sara Stancil of Ionia an­ nounce ihe birth of their son. Parker Steven, on Sept 16. 1997 at 6:38 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital of Grand Rapids. Weighing 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and is 20 inches long. Grandparents are Bill and Lorraine Freedlund of Freeport. Arnold Stancil of Grayling, and Cathy Martel of Gaylord. Great-grandparents are Charles and Nancy Chiodim of Shelby. Thomas Stancil of Grayl­ ing. and Helen Gibson of Maryland. KEEP THE GREEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research the future looks brighter than ever MDfT Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 9. 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: None* is hereby given thot the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public bearing for the following TABLED CASE NO V-34-97 lorry J Snwely (applicant). LOCATION At 522 Eagle Point Drive oH of Woodland Rood in Section 4 Woodland Twp PURPPOSE Requesting o vorionce to build within 7 feet of a side lot line in the RL-2 zone CASE NO. V-37-97 — Cameron I t Kristie L Tuinstra. (applicants). LOCATION At 12722 Marsh Rd on the North wide between Lynden and Joy Rds in Sec 6 of Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting variance to expand an nonconforming use io. erecting two additions to an existing 12x60 ft premanufoctured home ond to erect an attached garage closer to the rood than allowed CASE NO V-38-97 — George A * Sylvia I Kid der. (applicants) LOCATION At 2255 Lawrence Rd on the North side between M-37 and McKeown Rds in Sec. 10 of Baltimore Twp PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect on at­ tached garage closer to the sideyard than allowed in the AR zoning district. CASE NO V-39-97 — Andrew Warner, (applicant) LOCATION At 4225 Trails End. off Hostings Point Rd. in Sec. 4 of Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect on ad­ dition to on existing house that is too dose to the sideyard in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NO V-40-97 — Merle 0 * Leota J Corbin, (applicants) LOCATION Al 11619 Scott Pork Rd off Gilkey Lake Rd. in Sec. 10 of Borry Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect an at­ tached garage up to the property line ond into -the rood right of wo-/ 2.5 feet in the RL-1 zoning district CASE NO V-41-97 — Donald ond Carol DeKam (applicants) LOCATION At 11617. 11619 ond 11621 Win Chester Dr. on the West side between Marsh Rd in Sec 5 of Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to reconfigure three parcels into two parcels with less lot width than required in the Rl-t zoning district. CASE NO. V-SP-2-97 — Thomas Clark, (applicant). IOCATION At 7475 Davenport Rd on the North side between Wellman and Woodlands Rd. in Sec 28. Woodland Twp PURPOSE Hearing on Planning Commission Special Use Decision on Case No. Sp 14-97. MEETING DATE October 21 1997 TIME: 7:30 p.m PLACE: Community Room in the Courts ond Low Building at 220 West Court Street Hastings Michigan Interested persons desiring to present '.heir views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place Site inspection of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap­ peals members before the hearing The vorionce applications are available for public inspection at the Borry County Planning Of flee. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids ond services such os signers for the hearing impaired ond audio topes ol printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown County Administrator. 220 W State Street. Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (10/9) Loans For Homeowners Regardless of credit bis’ory. .-alt for same-day approval. — Commonpoint Mortgage CASH FAST' 1-800-968-2221 CREDIT PROBLEMS UNDERSTOOD FREE APPLICATION (V PHONE $10,000 S5OOOO $80,000 S HR mo $265 mo $707 /mo MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Reburt A. T remain A Aseodatee, P.C. Is a debt ce Barter and wo are attempting to coUoct a debt and any krformation obtained will be used for that purpose. MORTGAGE SALE Defoul! hot been mode in the conditions of a mortgoge mode by JEFFREY P MILLER AND LUCY V MILLER HUSBAND AND WIFI to EOUICREDIT CORPORATION OF Ml Mortgagee doted December 8 1995 and recorded on December 20 1995 m Liber 647 on page 725 Barry County Record* Michigan ond assigned by MESNE assignment to FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE by on assignment dated December 11 1995 ond recorded on March 14 1996 in liber 654. on page 292. Borry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of sixty four thousand six hundred sixty eight and 77 100 Dollars (564 668 77). including interest at 11.100% per annum Under the power ol sole contained in said mor tgoge ond the statute in such case mode and ap proved notice is hereby given that said mortgoge will h« foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged oremises or some port of them at public vondue at the Borry County Courthouse Hastings Ml of 1 00 p m on October 23 1997 Said premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF CARLTON BARRY COUNTY Michigan and are described as Lot 14 ol supervisor s plat of Martz acres accor ding to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 3 ol plats on page 103 also described as part of the SW I 4 ol Section 33. town 4 north range 8 west Borry County Michigan, described os beginn mg ot the point on the north ond south 1 4 line of said section 33 which lies due south 490 feet from the center ol said section 33 os established by the southeast corner ol Gaskill's Plot according to the recorded plot thereof thence due south 100 feet thence south 89"57 west 217.81 feet thence due north 100 feet thence north 89“57 east 217.81 feet to the point of beginning The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(a) in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote ol such sale Dated September II. 1997 FIRST BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE Assignee ol Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee ol Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain t Associates P C 401 South Old Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009 6616 (10 9) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Default having been mode in the terms ond conditions of a certain Mortgoge dated October 10. 1996 mode by Steven E. Stenger and Christine J. Stenger. 11731 Manning Lake Rd. Delton. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, unto Delta Funding Corporation, a New York Corpora­ tion ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Borry ond State of Michigan on November 4. 1996. at Liber 677 of Mortgages pages 264-273. which mortgoge was assigned to Bonkers Trust Company of California. NA os Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated os November 30 1996 Delta Funding Home Equity loon Trust 1996-3. c/o Dello funding, servicing agent, and upon which Mor­ tgoge there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice, for principal ond interest the sum of 174 480.00. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debl secured by said Mortgoge or any part thereof Now therefore, by virtue of the power of sale of the State of Michigan in such cose mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that on Thursday. November 6. 1997 at 1:00 p.m. local time, said Mortgoge will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, for cosh, in the Lobby of the Borry County Courthouse 220 W State Si . Hostings. Michigan, that being the place where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hold, of the promises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on such Mortgage with the in­ terest thereon at 12.X% per annum ond all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the at­ torney foes allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises, which said premises is located at 11731 Manning lake Rd.. Delton. Michigan, and described as: Beginning at a point on the West lino of Section 7. Town I North. Range 8 West. Distant North 650 Feet from the southwest corner of said Section 7 thence North 933.4 foot along the West lino of Sec­ tion 7. thence East 933.4 feet ot right angles thence South 933.4 foot: thence West 933.4 feet to the place of beginning During the six months immediately following the sole, the property moy be redeemed. This is on at­ tempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for that purpose. Dated: September 30. 1997 DOORNBOS t HOE K StAAA Attorneys for Delta Funding Douglas Doornbos (P25I7I) 2932 East Paris. SE Grand Rapids. Ml 49512 (616)957-4950 (10 30) Ann landers WWII romance Dear Ann Landers: When you started to ran those “how we met” letters a lew years ago, 1 kept thinking I should tell you our story, but I never got around to it Well, to­ day. I’m sending it. no matter whai. and I d be thrilled if you shared it with your readers In September 1945. I went back to Tulsa after three years of defense-plant work during the war I took a room in Mrs Gaitner's home Her youngest son. Gene, was home from the war and decided I really should meet his brother. Pat. who would be coming home soon We met the tram three nights in a row. but no Pat Then, finally, there he was. trim and handsome, hat at a cocky angle, in his Navy uniform. We had a wonderful time together, and when his leave was over. I was really sad. We agreed to stay in close touch and wrote to one another almost daily until April 1946 Pat intended to re-enlist. and lhen the war ended. W'e had so much tun celebrating the end of the war that we were totally slaphappy It dawned on us that we were madly in Lake Odessa News The delayed dinner at Lakewood Christum School is lo be held Friday. Oct. 10. On Saturday. Oct II. at I p.m. the Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet at the Dcpot/Muscum with a Grand Rapids speaker talking about “Preservation of Documents Marvin end Ruth Shanks will be honored Saturday afternoon at a golden anniversary celebration. Both ate retired from Lakewood schools. They moved here from Pickford, northeast of St. Ignace. under the superintendency of Max Hamilton for Man­ to become the new chem.-tn teacher. Ruth worked as cashier in the food service depart­ ment and lhen moved to the junior high prin­ cipal's office as a secretary. Children Paula. Marsha And Ken are all Lakewood graduates. Strong winds last week brought down tree limbs by the dozens. It was necessary for homeowners to clear their lawns before using their mowers. The grass is still growing, so it is not yet time to store the mowers for winter. The village crews are due to have brush pickup on the third Monday of the month. The south end of Jordan Lake Avenue has received a new surface. At times in the past month, motorists were directed to a detour on­ to Huddle Road if eastbound to avoid the in­ tersection with M-50. Mrs. Parke Beach of Morrison Lake under­ went 12 hours of surgery on Saturday in Ann Arbor to correct an aneurysm. Sunday mark­ ed their 51st wedding anniversary. The obituary of Wilma Huyck of Sunfield lists her surviving daughters. Carol Burch of Battle Creek. Elizabeth of Arizona. Jennifer Walker of Gladstone and son Mark. Jennifer and husband Ed Walker have children Chad and Kaili. The husband. Hans, also survives, as does her mother. Christine Millard of Charlotte, and two sisters. A funeral notice for Howard Richter. 91. formerly of Lake Odessa, was printed in a Lansing paper on Sunday. His services were to be on Monday morning at the Barker-Lcik Funeral Home at Mulliken. October departure dates arc being dropped into conversation by people who spend their winters in Florida and Arizona. More than 200 attended lhe dinner at Zion Lutheran Church Saturday to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Right now. Habitat has no pro­ ject under way while awaiting land for building. Ladies of the Curtis family met for lunch al Friendship Village last week in Kalamazoo Alice Hoffs, who lives there, joined the Lake Odessa and Hastings ladies. Norma Tolles Burbank resides at the retirement home on Kalamazoo's west side. Mrs. Hoffs, whose husband practiced medicine here for more than 40 years, has passed the 95-year mark. love. On June 9. 1946. we were married Fifty years later. June 1996. our three sons and our daughter, their spouses and our 12 grandchildren celebrated our golden anniver­ sary. We arc both healthy and happs and ever so thankful for our blessings — Pat and Thelma Gaither Dear Pal and Thelma What a beautiful love story. Those World War II romances had a marvelous combination of excitement and daring. Thanks for sharing yours Military answer Dear Ann Landers: You recommended a career in the Armed Forces for a troubled teenager and look some heat from your readers. I agree with your comments on lhe positive aspects of serving in the Armed Forces. The Armed Forces will not collapse because of some smart-aleck underachiever. That lad will have to clean up his act before he can enlist. No green hair. No earrings. The recruiting sergeants cannot be fooled. They know what they are looking at. Lackland Air Force Base in Texas is a train­ ing center, and the authorities there have thousands of letters from parents thanking them for what they have done for their sons. This is my favorite: “Our son gave us nothing but trouble star­ ting at age 13. Weird clothes, crazy hair, fail­ ing in school, scruffy-looking, smelly, illmannered. We didn't think he would graduate from high school. When be announced that he was enlisting in the Air Force. 1 said to myself. 'If they take him. he II be home within a month.' “They DID take him. But I shook every­ time the phone rang. I knew it would be him. down at the Greyhound station, kicked out of the Air Force and waiting for us to come and get him. Then, one day. we did get a phone call from Lackland He had graduated from boot camp, had a furlough and was coming home for a few days. “I was stunned when our handsome young airman got off the plane — neatly bartered. perfectly groomed, grinning from ear to ear. We still can't get used to all the 'Yes. sirs' and 'No. sirs' around the house. His table man­ ners are flawless. He even smells good. “His mother and 1 wanted to let you know that, if this is our ^on. thank you not only- for what you have done for him but also for what you have done to him. If there has been a mistake, and this is not really our son, can wc keep him. anyway?” Keep up the gooi^work. Ann. — Richard B. Noah, colonel. USAF (Ret.). Colorado Spr­ ings. Colo. Dear Colonel: Here's a 21-gun salute for Lackland Air Force Base. Thanks for a splen­ did letter. cond vasectomy, but the physician needed a sperm sample (to satisfy the insurance com­ pany) before he could perform the operation Soon after, the physician phoned to say there was no need to do a vasectomy because accor­ ding to the lab lest my husband's sperm count was zero We were both stunned — more evidence that test results can be flawed I never had sex with any man except my hu .band — however, not once did he question me because he knew that I was totally faithful We now have a beautiful 3-year-old daughter who looks just like my husband, which proves that test results arc not always 100 percent accurate We hope you will pass the word - Latc-in-Life Mother in Indiana Dear Mother What a story' You've per­ formed a tremendously valuable service by writing to me. The public needs to know that lab tests can be flawed and vasectomies don’t always work. More on this subject soon. It’s a hot topic Pregnant jokes Dear Ann Landers: After reading your column today with a pregnant woman's list of Do's and Don't* on the proper things to say — 1 just had to write. Why do so many pregnant women think they must instruct the general public on what is or is not acceptable in the way of com­ ments? Who gave badges to those "thought police"? 1 had two pregnancies, and both times. I got a big kick out of the comments people made. Yes. I gained more than 80 pounds with each pregnancy and looked like a beached whale And yes. people asked if I was having sextuplets. but 1 made an effort to see the humor in it. Each person who took the Nme to notice and comment gave me the opportunity to share a laugh, which helped me to stop worry­ ing for a few moments that my daughter had not kicked in a long time or that my son was trying to dislocate my hip. Ann. please tell the expectant mothers out there to lighten up and make an effort to enjoy their pregnancies. It's never a picnic, but it doesn't have to be a nightmare, cither. — D.T.. Shreveport. La. Dear Shreveport: Thank you on behalf of lhe women in my reading audience. I’ll bet not one male reader in 50 got this far. Most of them quit reading after the first line of your letter and went straight to the Gem of the Day. •••••• Gem of the Day (Credit The Prairie Rambler): What do you get when you play country music backward? First, you get your girl, back, lhen your pickup track, and final­ ly. you stop drinking. Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns? “Nuggets and Doozies" is the answer. Send a self-addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $6.25.) Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Test not 100% Dear Ann Landers: When 1 read lhe letter from “Heartbroken in Shreveport. La.." I knew 1 had to write because I'm an authority on this subject. “Heartbroken" said her pregnancy test was positive, but her husband insisted the child was not his because he'd had a vasectomy. He lhen had his sperm count tested, and the lab insisted he was sterile. I can vouch for the fact that tests are not always 100 percent conclusive. Here's my story: Nearly three years ago. I was late with my period and scared to death that I had a tumor, or worse yet, cancer. My mother said. "Nonsense. You're pregnant." 1 told her it was impossible because my husband had had a vasectomy 11 years ago. She went out and bought me a home pregnancy test. I was stun­ ned when the test results said I was indeed pregnant. 1 refused to believe it and made an appointment at once for an ultrasound. 1 was shocked when I saw the evidence on the screen. My husband made arrangements for a sc- March 25,1997 it's Silent 16 million Americans have it—half don’t know it. it's Serious leading to major health problems if undetected. PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS TRAINING AND MOCK ELECTION Estate Sale of Robert S. Casey 2525 CAMPGROUND RD.. HASTINGS October 10th and 11th 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Notice is hereby given that the City ot Hastings will be holding a TRAINING SES­ SION and MOCK ELECTION on Thursday, October 16, 1997 in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the session is to allow citizens, election workers and staff to have adequate time to become familiar with the City's new AccuVote voting machines that will be used in the November 4. 1997. Odd Year General Election. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk But Redecorating? Large selection of prints available. (Open and Limited Editions) Call For Appointment 616-945-3903 Taking A Simple Test Could Save Your Lite! Detect your risk for diabetes. 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Rivers Ran Slow by Grace Scobey Colvin (IV) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht “In former years, the Barry County Fair was held in October but in my teenage days it was held in September It was a grand time for both young and old The fanners had no vaca­ tions then as many do today and they were very happy to attend lhe fair and display their fruits and livestock. The latter they had work­ ed on for weeks by special feeding and currying. *‘Thc ladies also came in for their share They bought wonders from the oven as well as fancy work, crochet and embroidery and quilts. They were the highlights and the judges found it hard choosing the best for first and second prizes “The children had some school work on display but not as much, perhaps, as today since the 4-H has taken over “I remember seeing the Newton brothers. Neil and Ray. from Freeport driving their purebred cattie for display at the fair The two brothers rode horses, one on each side of the stock If one or two would make a sudden break for a lawn or other open space, the horses seemed to know how to get them back in place with the rest When an approaching rig was met. the driver drove outside of the road and wailed for the cattle to pass. If drivers came from behind, they just had to go slow until they reached a place where they could pass but they were not in as big a hurry then as they arc nowadays “The farmers with families filled their wagon boxes with straw and blankets for the youngsters to sit on while they and the mothers occupied the spring scat on the wagon and they all went to the fair A family ticket would admit all Throughout the year, the young ones had saved a few cents to spend at the fair The shouting of the barkers and music from the merry go round and other at­ tractions confused them so much that they scarcely knew where to spend their money, but as a rule, the merry go round won the most "As noon time rolled around, they all gathered at their own vehicles for picnic­ lunch. which was usually placed on a white sheet, the only color in those days, spread on the ground with blankets about for the ladies to sit on and not soil their best clothes. No vacuum bottles then, so the housewife brought a pail, and water was pumped from a wooden pump, such clear, cold, wonderful water, which we didn't appreciate, for we have no such waler as that now "The ladies had spent the forenoon looking at all the things on display that interested them most. Then, after lunch, the older ones, as a rule, went on the grandstand to watch the horse races That is one thing. I find, that has not gone out of style, that and bicycles. “In the latter pan of the afternoon, there was always a balloon ascension, which one could see for miles around even if one was not at the fair This was also accompanied by a parachute jump. It was a thrilling moment to watch w hen the man left the balloon and drop ped a few feet before the parachute opened Then it was a joy to see him attached to the parachute, drifting through the air. slowly descending until he disappeared We never saw where he landed Maybe the next day we might learn, for he usually drifted for miles On rare occasions when the parachute did not open, it was apt to be death for the man “1 remember one year when a cousin of mine, who had recently married, came to spend a couple of days w ith us and go to the fair It was pleasant that morning when we started for the fair in a double buggy , two seats, with no top But in the late afternoon when we came home, it was in a heavy downpour Fred tried to hold an umbrella over his bnde. but I guess the rain ran off of it and oown her neck “When we got out of town and started for home. Dad yelled to the horses and they went on a dead run for home, mud flying Mary yelled ‘Is this lhe way we came down. Uncle John?’ Dad yelled back. It s the way we re going back' “In the fall when apples ripened, came picking time My parents had only a small or­ chard. but it supplied enough for a married brother and we sent barrels of apples to a mar ried brother and sister in North Dakota There were quite a variety of apples for a small or­ chard. many that one doesn’t hear of now Why these have been discarded for inferior kinds of apples today. I do not understand We had the good old spy. which they are try­ ing to retain “The early apples, transparent, can still be found, but the Duchess has disappeared This was an excellent cooking apple The maiden Horse racing at the Barry County Fair, 1912. Rivers Ran Slow The Grange store at Carlton Center. Winter time travel during Grace Scobey Colvin’s early years. blush, a summer apple, was good to eat and cook. The greasy pippin, oh. that was something It felt greasy on the skin but was luscious inside The greening, wagner. snow apple, russett. Baldwin and more arc in the past. The russet, in the fall, was no good, but when buned in a pit. by spring, there was nothing like it. "A pit in those days was a large hole dug in the ground, lined with straw, where vegetables and apples were buned for later use When a pit was opened, if russet apples were in it. one could smell them a long way off. and the aroma was great, as well as lhe taste Very seldom was there a worm found in an apple and no spraying was done "Lots of cider and apple butter was made The cider was put into a large kettle w ith a fire beneath it outside near the house or in the stove inside When the cider was hot. sliced apples, which required hours of paring and slicing by hand, were added and stirred tn with a wooden paddle This had to be con­ stantly stirred, which took hours until apples were thoroughly cooked and the water had evaporated from the cider “Sometimes one could get the cider boiled down at the cider mill. Then it did not take as long to make apple butter When it was real thick, it was seasoned with spices and sometimes sugar was added, and then it was put in glass jars to keep and be used during the winter months Apple butter was something I never cared for "World War I was the first real disturbance in my quiet life, although I experienced a bit of the Spanish-American War by hearing of some of the nearby young men returning from it at its close Many of my schoolmates and acquaintances enlisted or were drafted in the new war. and they found it to be quite a ’drill­ ing' life Many I knew went across and into France where some were killed in their first battle But the tlu epidemic claimed more than the war Nothing seemed the same after this war “The Great Depression soon followed In 1929 occurred the stock m rket crash in New The Joel R Smith Jr cider and apole butter plant at Carlton Center York City, which affected the whole nation. Many lost their life’s savings in the bank as well as homes and farms that were being paid for. Everyone was out of work and had no money. "A nephew with a family living in Grand Rapids told of seeing an ad in the paper for two men wanted and he and his neighbor decided at once to apply. It was across town. They had 20 cents between them and they spent it for bus fare When they arrived, the jobs were taken. “Many had to go on public relief, which later was developed into welfare. This was a very hard thing for them to do who had always taken care of themselves. To them it was the same as begging ’Help came in the form of Franklin D Roosevelt, for as soon as he became Presi­ dent. he started his ‘New Deal ’ He had all kinds of programs. F.E.R.A. (Federal Emergency Relief Administration). C.C.C. (Civilian Conservation Corp.) and others which I never knew what to call. Only the W.P.A. and I acquainted with which meant Public Works Administration, creating jobs like cleaning roadways, cutting brush, etc. (Il wouldn’t be a bad idea if we had it back now.) The work was scarce, and the pay poor, but the men did not hurry with their work, hoping to make it last longer “One of lhe new jobs devised was the dam­ ming of some small lakes to make one large one near our house It was named Algonquin My husband worked on this project nights with his team He managed to raise com to fatten a litter of pigs, which he dressed and of­ fered for sale They were fine pigs and dress­ ed out beautifully , but he could get only four cents a pound. I sold eggs for six cents a dozen "We were given ‘tokens.’ which were used for rationed food In order to get white flour, we had to buy equal amounts of rice flour, rye flour, etc. We could get only one pound of brown sugar and two of white at a time. Wc had to use honey for cooking and were not loo well pleased w ith ihe results of some of our cooking. In lhe towns they must have suffered much more than wc. for ihe farmers could raise vegetables and feed a cow or two for milk, and raise some pigs and chickens. "The mills were producing chicken feed and put it in printed bags which we used to make aprons By saving bags of the same design we made our house dresses. "The depression was not cased any by the very hot. dry weather that first summer Wc had a difficult time trying to raise gardens The potatoes hardly reached golfball size and tomatoes curled up to die. “One very hot. dry day a neighbor called on the phone and told me there was a gras* fire just north of our ham I rushed out after looking to see if my mother was asleep, as we were living with her and she was well along in her eighties My husband was away from home at work "I ran to the bam. snatched a burlap bag. wc: it from a well wc had in ihe bam and hur ried around to where two men were trying to beat out the fire I made good head way with my wet bag but was about fagged »»ut when a man who had stopped in lhe road, took it from Doun memory's lane on rural lore, Facts gathered through-out the many years. Il ritten in nineteen hundred eighty four On the lighter side, omitting the tears. Grace Scobey Colvin Hayings. Michigan — 1984 Grace Scobey Colvin's final word about her memories. me and continued to beat the ground. The fire was soon out but had nearly reached the bam. "I asked. Does anyone know how this started?’ ‘Yes. I threw down a cigarette, step­ ped on it and thought it was out.’ replied one of the neighbors. "There were the lean years indeed and we who experienced them shudder at the waste of today, the high prices, the way that money is spent so thoughtlessly “In spite of all the difficulties, we managed to make some fun to go along with them. In the P.T.A.s and Granges, we searched for talent in acting and singing and found plenty. The Grange had dances and local musicians were found, a fiddle, a banjo and someone to chord on the piano or old pedal organ That was all we needed. Each family gave 35 cents and brought something for the lunch. It was hard to produce that 35 cents at times 1 gave foolish monologues throughout the county at schools. Granges, etc One night al a school, having a cold. I put a cough drop in my throat and I almost choked to death. The audience clapped and yelled. They thought that was part of ihe show “The P.T.A entertained each other with home talent plays such as Homestead on the Hillside.' a farce based on ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin.’ “One lingers in my memory Our PTA was to entertain a neighboring one. Wc furnished the entertainment and they provided lhe food. We found a little skit on the Hatfields and lhe McCoys. This we thought would be fine as it was to be an outdoor meeting and picnic dinner. "The audience was to be seated on board benches and the Hatfields were to have a make believe room at the right of the seats. "We had coached a 12-year-old boy to be a messenger. He was to run from a nearby ravine filled with stone heaps and brush and shout. The McCoys are coming!’ several times as he ran toward the Hatfields. "The McCoys were soon to appear, runn­ ing in front of the audience There were to be dressed ridiculously , carry ing axes and clubs On reaching the Hatfields, an angry and ex­ cited argument would be earned on until a girl among lhe Hatfields would topple over in a faint and one McCoy lad was to spnng for­ ward. wringing his hands, exclaiming. ‘Why did we abuse you so? My own beloned one' Now she’s gone! We’ve killed her’’ “One of the Hatfield women would come forward with a dipper of water and dash it in her face She would immediately jump up. very angry, shouting and the row would start all over again But. alas! All this did not come to pass "Willie did emerge from the brush at our signal of several loud whacks on a tin dishpan He wore a tattered shirt and overalls which he had exchanged for his own in the bushy ravine. He yelled “McCoys.’ but suddenly changed to panicky shouts of ‘snakes, snakes, snakes,‘ while tearing at his ragged jeans. Finally getting loose from them, he dropped them in lhe path, revealing his bare legs, which took him toward an old shed on the left of the Hatfield stand "His father, one of the Hatfields, rushed to the shed. He found Willie panting and cower­ ing on a pile of straw. Others soon followed the father and when Willie was able » speak rationally, he blurted. ‘There was a stake in them pants!' “His father went out. gineriy picked up the garment and shook it but saw nothing so he look them into the shed to investigate further. It was found that three strands from some women's braided rug material had been tied together, making a soft rope. One end was fastened by a safety pin. high upon the inside of one leg of the ragged jeans. Someone who had just entered said, ’I think you won’t have to do much guessing, for 1 saw three boys up by the brush laughing fit to kill/ "The father went out and seeing them, mo­ tioned for them to come down, which they did, bringing Willie’s clothes. They looked very sheepish and one said ‘We didn’t mean to scare you so. Bill. We just thought that would dangle around your legs and make you run faster. ’ Bill, being a good natured kid. manag­ ed a feeble grin and ordered them out of the shed so he could dress. "In the meantime the audience, sensing something was wrong, had stopped their cheering, some leaving their seats to inquire. "When the McCoys arrived, they were amazed and mystified by the commotion, soon to learn that the ’play’ had ended more tragically than intended. "It is true we had a lot of back breaking work, but we also had some side splitting fun. And 1 am very thankful that I lived in com­ munities where people worked and played together. The second World War was soon to follow. It was a much greater horror than the first and the world changed very swiftly after this. Women left their homes to seek jobs and small children were left with others to be cared for This has increased with the years. Of course, today with prices so high, it is almost a necessity This. 1 ihmk. was the beginning of so many broken homes. In my younger life, a divorce was very rare “When I heard a voice speaking from the moon. I believe it was lhe greatest thrill of my life although I had a feeling that it was a sacrilege I remember when my sister was in school, she wrote an essay on her journey to See TIME to TIME, page 14 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 9. 1997 I < me l< think < I it... The Wings will win despite predictions from the experts Delending Stanley Cup champions and gelling little respect from the so-called hockey experts. The Detroit Red Wings made lhe Philadelphia Flyers look silly in sweeping lhe Cup finals last spring. Now. it appears that these hockey so called experts arc being a bit silly. Sure, the Wings arc without Vladi (Konstantinov) for awhile and sure they could be missing Sergei (Fedorov). because the Russian star needs more money, but Detroit still is capable ol winning a second NHL title Remember folks we re talking about Hockey Town I’ S.A here Not only have the Wings won their first two games, but. they have done so consincingly liven without Sergei in the lineup Detroit has great scoring potential with Steve Y/erman. Brendan Shanahan. Slava Ictisov. Igor Larionov. Nicklas Lidslrom. Brent Gilchrist and a handful of others In net. the Wings have Chns Osgood and Kevin Hodson Give me lhe name of another team (hat has a 1-2 punch as good as Detroit s goalkeepers Sure. Vernon was valuable to last season's playoff run. but Osgood and Hodson will be gixxl for years to come The de lense is solid with Lidslrom. Larry Murphy. Bob Rouse and future star Anders Lnkkson Vladi is certainly a key to stopping the oppositions, but lhe Wings have enough tough bodies to fill in until their star returns. The Detroit team is talented, but what makes them so good is the man in lhe bench. Scotty Bow num Nobody knows the sport ot hockey better titan Mr Bow man. The so-called experts, though, arc looking past the Wings this year as they list their favorites Colorado. Philadelphia and. even. Dallas arc lanked ahead of them in certain publications The Sporting News says this is lhe Red Wings bottom line It would have been lough no mailer what for ihe team lo repeal, but lhe off-season losses make another Stanley Cup -mpossiblc unless Osgixxl or Hodson prove they can carry a team in the playoffs. Look for the Red Wings to reach the conference finals, where they will probably lose to the (Colorado) Avalanche. How soon they forget. Go with Detroit over Philadelphia in six games P S to Grand Rapids Press, how dare you say anything negative about Mr Hockey Gordie Howe Gretchen Hemming should be placed in the penalty box for 10 minutes for writing .such an article that said Gordie should not play hockey for the Detroit Vipers is six decades I wonder it Gretchen can write sports articles for the Press in six decades. If it would have been Gordie skating for the G.R. Griffins at Van Andel. Gretchen probably would have thought d . I terent ly about lhe matter • Williams On The Ball: Kicker Travis Williams is third on the Hope College fcMitball team with 17 points. The Hastings native has made 11 extra points and 2 field goals Hope is 2-2 on the season (last week lost to Wabash 14-13) and plays at Kalamazoo College (his Saturday. • Gallerts Sign with Broncos: Grand Rapids Christian twins Brooke and Brianne Gallen have signed scholarships to play basketball at Western Michigan University. The pair have guided Christian lo two city league titles and should be a great help lo the Broncos' program. • Picks of the Week: In my attempt lo become more endearing with all who read the Banner here are my big picks of the week Michigan over Northwestern 30-13. MSU over Indiana 24-10 and. yes. Notre Dame over Pittsburgh 31-21. Talk lo you soon. Defense provides spark as soccer Saxons beat E.G.R. And they're off. Runners from Hastings and Delton begin Saturday's girls cross country race with a quick surge from the starting line. Other teams that took part in the Barry County event were Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville. Repeat champions run for firsts at Barry County Invite Against the wind and running with the rain, area cross country athletes battled inclement weather conditions, and each other, toward ihe finish line al Saturday's Barry County Invitational. Runners from Hastings. Delton. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville look part in the event that came later this year compared to previous Barry County races Delton won the boys title with a solid 33 score Middleville wound up second with 43 points. Hastings was third with 57 points and Maple Valley look fourth with 114 points. Delton was second behind the host Saxons in 1996. The champion Panthers had four runners who placed in the top 10 and three who were named All-Barry County. The top seven finishers in each of the events were awarded All-Barry County status. Zach Taylor was second in 17:59. Kody Louden third in 18:05 and Casey Louden crossed the finish line fifth in 18:43 Nino Fogaroli (ninth in 19:31). Ryan Hamden (14th in 20:02) also scored points for the winning Panther team Middleville's Ryan Hcsselink was the overall champion of the boys race, finishing with a blistering time of 17:28. The boys' top seven also included Middleville's Mall Eaton (fourth in 18:31). Lake wood's Josh Plowman (sixth in 18.20 and Hastings' Rob Dixon (seventh in 18:59). Maple Valley's girls edged Middleville SO52 to earn first place honors and claim its second consecutive Barry County title. Hastings look third with 58 points. Delton finished fourth with 69 points and Lakewood placed fifth. Middleville's Jessi Davis was the fastest in the girls race, covering the course in 20:09. lhe Lady Lions were led by Dawn VanderViacht's fourth place 21.16. Nicole Wilson (eighth in 22:12), Heidi Eberly (IOth in 22:41). Cassady Murphy (I Ith in 22:45) and Becky Wilson (17th in 23:56) also scored points for Maple Valley's w inning girls squad. Delton's freshman Jessica Kellogg (second in 20:17). Middleville's Danielle Quiscnbcrry (third in 20:30). Hastings' Charissa Shaw (fifth in 21:40), Delton's Dcsi Petkoff (sixth in 22:02) and Hastings' Karcy Schlachter (seventh in 22:04) also made the girls' top seven. Repeal champs were quite common in this year's Barry County Invitational. Not only did the Lady Lions win a second consecutive title, but both Hcsselink and Davis were individual winners in the '96 event. Here is a look at the other runners who finished in the top five for their teams: BOYS Hastings: 10. Mike Elliott 19:37; 12. Tim Rounds 19:49; 13. Levi Solmes 19:55; 15. Nic Bryan 20:08. INVITE, continued on page 11 One goal outcomes have been common for the soccer Saxons this fall, so pulling out a close decision against a league contender certainly has its rewards. Hastings remained an O-K White title contender Monday night with a 2-1 win over East Grand Rapids al Johnson Held. Coach Dennis Argcumger's Saxons are now 11-3-1 overall and a solid 8-3 in the league "We've got a shot al it." Coach Argclsmger explained Asked if it felt g<x>d to beat E.G.R.'.’: the Saxon mentor did not hesitate with his answer. "It ccrtai'tly dues. especially to come back and beat the team that beat you previously." Coach Argclsmger said. The Saxons tix»k a 2-0 halftime advantage laanks lo a k.ck and a throw. Matt Toburcn scored at the five minute mark on c free kick that Steve Storrs had delivered "Steve got it to Mall and Mall mashed it in." Coach Argclsmger said. At the twenty two minute mark. Matt Bradley made it 2-0 when J P DeWitt made a solid toss into the goal mouth. "Ma’I lust tapped it in." a happy Saxon Delton's boys moved from second to first at this year's county event at Hastings. Mark Arens made some ‘fantastic' saves in gcal as the soccer Saxons recently beat E.G.R. and Lowell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) See SOCCER, continued on page 11 Hastings' Levi Solmes (on top) and Delton's Jessica Kellogg. J P DeWitt (13) scores a goal off a neaaer in last week's 4-1 win over Lowell (Photo by Parry Hardin) All-Barry County girls are (from left) Jessi Davis. Jessica Kellogg. Danielle Quisenberry, Dawn VanderVlucht. Charissa Shaw. Desi Petkoff and Karey Schlachter. All-Barry County boys for the 1997 cross country season are (from left) Ryan Hesselmk. Zach Taylor. Kody Louden. Matt Eaton. Casey Louden. Josh Plowman and Rob Dixon, �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 9. 1997 — Page 11 VJ. scores game-winner as Saxons up-end the Rangers Virginia Jennings scored a ganic-w inning basket on a clear out play to give Hastings an important 46-45 home triumph against Forest Hills Central on Tuesday night Jennings scored 9 points in lhe fourth quarter and 16 tn the game The sophomore guard also pulled down 8 rebounds and made 6 steals The Saxons also received some big games from Anne Ihirghdoll. Jill Williams and Katie Willison Burghdoll tallied 12 punts, made 4 steals and dished out 4 assists Williams scored 111 markers, grabbed 11 caroms and swiped 4 balls Willison also had 4 assists and scored 8 points Hastings press caused F H C havoc throughout lhe game and was a major factor in the outcome "Our (new > press was definitely the difference." Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said The Saxons trailed by 14 points in lhe first quarter, but later went back to the press and saw the results At halt. Hastings trailed by just six points (26-20) and then took the lead in the third Man/ii (33-32) We stole the ball repeatedly in the fourth quarter." Coach Kowalczyk explained. The victory was a real hit coming off a 58-41 loss to Ionia last Thursday. Jennings scored 10 points in that game, but the Saxons found few highlights to speak about from that non-confcrvncc contest. Hastings (6-5. 4-2) travels to Hudsonville for O-K White basketball action tonight (Thursday. Oct 9) Lakewood The Lady Vikings won two last week, beating Jackson Lumen Christi 46-38 and INVITE, sneaking past Jackson Northwest 49-44 Jennifer Nielsen scored 23 points against Lumen Christi and Jami Schrock added 10 markers Defense was a major part in that LakewiHtd triumph, as the Viking shtxMcrs hit |ust 29 percent of its field go; Is Schrock sct»red 16 in the victory over Northwest, a game that lhe Lady Vikes trailed in with just I :30 left to play Nielsen and Kristen Green both provided steady work on lhe boards with 8 rebounds apiece Middleville Jennie Doyle scored IK punts and dished out 5 assists as ihe Trojans (4-6. 3-3) won over Spring Lake 50-41 on Tuesday Nine players scored lor Middleville, including Sarah Schul (8) and Payshence Erb (7) Hillary Stone led a 30-rebound cl fort w ith 7 caroms. Erb also made 4 steals Cak'doniu In an important O-K Gold hoop affair on Tuesday, lhe Wildcats ran wild against the Caledonia Scots. 56-40 Kara Potter led Wayland with 24 post points "Potter established herself in lhe middle and did a real good job inside." Way land Coach Zack Moushegian said. "This was an important game for two reasons, one for the league and two because it was Caledonia.” Wayland led 16-13 after one quarter. 35-24 at half and 47­ 31 after three quarters. Caledonia was led by Anne Morgan's 11 points. B.C.C.S. soccer still undefeated Winning and teamwork are two constants for Barry County Christian School's soccer (cam this fall Last week the area hooters not only won two regular games, but scored a pair ol triumphs to earn first place honors at their own tournament During the week. B C C S beat Lakeside Christian 5-4 and East Martin Christian 3-2 "We don't like to think about going undefeated; I really haven't talked about that with (he kids." B.C.C.S Coach John Price said "I just want io improve on our weak areas from one game to lhe next " So tar. that formula has been a winning one where both defense and offense have flourished. On Saturday the area soccer squad defeated Family Altar 2-0 and Lakeside 3-0 at the B C C S Invitational Rob Stuui -cored two goals and Theron Barlow added a third goal in the championship contest. Our defense shut out a strong Lakeside otlense. the 'MVP' goes to the defense." Coach Price said The win upped their record lo a perfect 8-0 for the season "Our kids arc playing like a team should play." Coach Price said "No superstars, just a'lot of unselfish players who like to win." B.C.C.S. plays on the road this week three times, traveling to Lansing. Battle Creek and Kalamazixi. Junior Varsity loma look it lo Hastings' JV team last Thursday. pulling out a 50-29 win Susie Hubbard led the Saxons with 12 punts and Michelle Gnggs tallied 7 points. Ionia led 25-15 at half, but won lhe third The Barry County Christian School soccer team is certainly playing like a team and seeing the results from that style of play. Last week the local squad won two regular season games and took first place at their own invitational. (Photo provided) SOCCER, •: .plained. "J.P. has the best throw on the team." The Pioneers scored their goal in the second half on a penally kick, but their scoring chances were limited by the Saxon defenders. Dustin Humphrey. Toburcn. Derek Johnson and Storrs led that effort. "They just held real well." Coach Argclsmger said. Goalkeeper Mark Arens made 7 "fantastic' saves versus E.G.R thanks in part to the tireless work of his defenders. cp^-I. Youth gridders win four! continued from page 10 Youth football teams in Hastings won four of five games last week and posted shutouts in two of lhe four triumphs. Here is a look at the highlight, from those gridiron games continued from page 10 Gaining wins in the O-K White has been a frequent pattern for the soccer Saxons in recent games. Last week Hastings downed Lowell at Lowell with DeWitt. Chris Stafford. Larry Bailey and Sam Stafford booting in the scores. Sam Stafford now has 9 goals for the season, while Chris Stafford has put 8 in the back of the opponent's net. Hastings will go alter win No. 12 today (Thursday. Oct. 9) with a road game at Zeeland. Bad Boys The Hastings Bad Boys defeated Lakeview 20-6. Joe Arens scored two touchdowns and Cody Red added the other Hastings touchdown. Joey Aspinall ran in two extra points. Josh Bcrnhciscl. Tom Rouse and Heath VanBelkum opened the holes for the runningbacks to run through. Ken Cams. Michael Bouchard. Jesse Lydy. Ted Knuppcnburg. Daniel Blair and Anthony Jones were the defensive stars. 5th and 6th Grade Gold The local squad recorded its second shutout ol (he year with a 26-0 victory over Pennfield. John Farley had two touchdowns, while Chad Ferguson and Mickey Ray each tallied one touchdown. Brandon Johnson booted in a two-point conversion. Brad Kidder. Caleb Case. Justin Forman. Ryan Ferguson. Nick Ray and Miguel Salazar shinned on defense. 3rd and 4th Grade Blue Maple Valiev’s girts won their second straight Barry County cross country title. Middleville: 8 Dendel Craven 19:00; II Dan Kokmcycr 19:47; 19. Justin Sherman 21 35 Maple Valley: 16. Ryan Emerick 20 26. 20 Jon’Kay 21 35. 24 Chris Dunham 22:09. 25 M Hamilton 22:22; 29. Burt Brain 23 28 Lakewood: 17 Ira Martinez 21:10; 21 Jeremy Frost 21 4.3 GIRLS Hastings: 12 Kristen Schlachter 22:48. 13 Carolyn DeWitt 23:06; 21 Katie Thomas 24:56 Delton: 9. Nikki Schiedel 22:24; 24. Hollv Davenport 25:37; 28 Emily Rickert 26:0*8 Lakewood: 16 Nikki Engle 23:50; 23. Jaime Curtis 25:25. 27 Sabrina Pauley 26:07; 29. Amanda Bush 26:40. Middleville: I4. Lindsey Thornton 23:27. 15. Alice Matson 23:39; 19. Amber DcMaagd 24 16 Chix win tie-breaker Zeeland and Hastings both scored 28 points m a girls cross country race on Oct I. but the Chix won out by virtue of their SOCCER SCORES Uli — The team tied Plainwell 1-1 here in Hastings Hastings was beaten last time they played Plainwell 6-1 but this time played very strong dominating the play lhe majority of the time Hastings got their goal with a Comer Kick from Andrew Mepham and a tap in by Aaron Fortier in front of the goal. Strong playing by all especially the defense run by Andy Gnggs. Michael Ncwstcd. Andrew Mepham. and Steve Hollister V12 — The team tied a strong team from Plainwell 1-1. The team played as a "unit'' and played a very aggressive game U13 — The team lost 4-1 Strong showing from the team with the lone goal from Josh Milleson. Thomapplc Valley Teams (girls from Delton. Hastings. Lakewood and Middleville) U19 Girls — The girls played to a 1-0 loss The game was a very phy sical match that T.V tried equal but couldn't finish in the end The girls have been doing very well against very experience teams from Mason, and cities recently like Holt U16 Girls — The girls lost 4-1 but have been playing rsen or better the last two weeks Their record is 2-2-1 sixth place runner's result Shaw led the Saxons with a second place 20:57. Karey Schlachter was .ird in 22:07. DeWitt took fifth in 22:36 and Katie Wood was 1 Ith in 24:03. Zeeland's Sarah Veldcrman won the race in 20:55. two seconds ahead of Shaw Zeeland won the boys event 15-49. Rounds was seventh in 18:49. Dixon 10th in 19:00. Elliott I Ith in 19:16. Mike McKcough i 2sh in 19:34 and Bryan 15th in 19:53 Doug Bo* er. of Zeeland, won the race in 17:26 Brad Mead ran in the Saxon touchdown and Ashtin King scored the conversion as Hastings beat Pennfield 7-0. Defensive standouts were Mitchell Martin. R.J. Morgan. Chase Todd. King. Jeremy Redman. Steve Case and Mead. Morgan recovered a Pennfield fumble. Todd. Kyle Girrbach. Martin. Craig Lord and Tyler Ryan played solidly on Hastings' offensive line. See GRIDDERS, continued on page 13 I WANTED J Volunteers with hammers for the Yankee Springs Fire Barn Raising. Weekend of October 11th & 12th, 9 am start. Comer of Payne Lake Road and Chief Noonday. Saxon Sam Stafford (21) concentrates on making the play up field in last week's league triumph against Lowell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hostings Junior Pro Basketball _ Teams are now being Cost: *65 per player For information call: 7BV8th Grade Giris 5thMth Qr»d« Giris Wayne Rose 948-3765 Sandy Swartz 948-4168 Steve Fish.......... 945-2706 3rd/4th Grade Giris 5th/6th Grade Boys 3rd/4th Grade Boys Dcug Gnggs...... 948-9405 Jason Six berry .945-2999 Tony Norris... Dave Coleman Matt Howell 948-2606 Karla McKeough .945-4514 945-0146 945-4893 RNs/LPNs/New Grads A few select Nurse Supervisor positions are available at THORNAPPLE MANOR, a county owned Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facility near Hastings. Call for an interview and tour of our beautiful facility. Please contact: HOME FOR SALE Algonquin Lake Estates. Wooded, land­ scaped yard. 3 tied room tri-level. 3 stall garage, central air. 2000 sq. ft.. 5 lots/1 acres lake access, newly decorated. Asking $189,900.00 Call 616-948-2472 Karen Marr, RN, NHA Director of Nursing 616-945-2407, ext. 444 EOE 'Qidrnapple £Manor PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on the tabulating equipment which will be used to tabulate the voters' ballots for the November 4, 1997 Odd Year General Election on October 23,1997 at 2M p.m. In tne office of the City Clerk, 102 South Broadway, Hastings. Michi­ gan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616­ 945-2468 or TDD call relay senrices 1-800­ 649-3777). Everil 0. Manshum City Clerk CITY OF HASTINGS Announcement ol Position Available ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN/ CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Application and a full job description are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. Submit application or resume to the Office of the City Cierk, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Application and/or resumes will be accepted through 5:30 p.m. on Octo­ ber 24, 1997. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportun­ ity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex. national origin, age or disability. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 9, 1997 Zeeland a serious test for football Saxons There* no lime to rest tor the varsity foolbalI Saxon* I .1st week. Ci'a».h Jell Keller* team faced State power East Grand Rapids and were solid in its overall execution, but lost the game 21 -() llns week the opponent is 3-1 Zeeland whose coming oil a huge win against Forest Hills Central Coach Keller knows his team will need to come ready to plav "They re (Zeeland 1 real big and physical. Coach Keller said "Wc hope lo gel our offense going a little bit In health terms, the Saxons should be in good shape Coach Keller said that he expects to get three players hack on offense and. at least, one back on defense For a team that is built with defense in mind, the returning players will be a very welcomed We try to go one way 1 ollense or defense) and build our defense first." Coach Keller said "Our delense gained a hit of confidence last week, we played well and they (EG R ) had lo throw the ball against us “ l he Pioneers did throw the ball — 25 times — and completed just 10 of those lor I ,V> yards On the ground they ran 39 times and gained another 150 y ards Hastings' offense did have its chances to score, but were stopped in lhe red zone on a couple of occasions Quarterback Matt Moore completed only 4 passes for 55 yards, but matured with lhe starting assignment Malt played well he just didn’t have any time to throw." Coach Keller said lhe Saxons gained 107 yards on the ground lor 107 yards and managed 9 first downs to the Pioneers 16 Tony Bowne proved that he catch as well as throw by grabbing two of the Moore's four completions for 34 yards Junior Varsity l he 5-0 Saxons deleted lhe East Grand Rapids Pioneers 20-8. holding the opposition to |ust 165 yards of total offense Hastings opened the scon ng with a 4-yard run and Josh Woodard added a two-point conversion to make it 8-0. blast came back lo tie (he score. 8-8. but Scan Tefft darted 2‘> yards as time expired to give the Saxons a I4-K advantage Tefft powered past two would be tacklers on the go-ahead touchdown Woodard added a two-yard touchdown in lhe fourth quarter lor the game s final points It was the second week in a row that the Saxons had shut out their opponents in the second halt Telit led the Saxon ground gainers with 115 yard on II attempts and Woodard managed 70 yards on 18 carries John Eggers led (he defense with 9 tackles with letli and Nathan Wmfrcc making 7 bonecrushers each Winfree and Mall I .arsen recovered E G R tumbles Freshmen Ihe Pioneers scored three times in lhe first hall and went on lo win 37-0. Leland Jennings and Sam Shriver were defensive standouts loi the Saxons Adam Schantz was 7 lor 15 passing with Mike Hamp. Dustin 'lend and Jerry Lalkre coming up with the receptions. M.V. meets St. Phil in Friday night SMAA clash Homecoming excitement comes to football fields in Hastings and Delton this week with plenty of big plays expected. And the undefeated Maple Valley Lions will face a true test in St Philip in another fierce gridiron battle Barry County s "Fantastic 5" suffered through a 2-3 record last Friday , so a 5-0 record would certainly be a big boost in this week’s slate of games. Here is a look al those games and how our crystal ball secs them For lhe record, the crystal ball is 15-9 for the season. ZEELAND (3-1) at HASTINGS (3-2, 2-2) The Chix are one game ahead of lhe Saxons in the O K While standings, so this would be a wonderful win for Coach Keller’s team. Zeeland runningback Jeff Vrcdcvcld rushed for 802 yards in a 1-8 season a year ago and is also capable of catching of few balls out of the backfield. Defense will be the key tn this game and Hastings' standouts Bobby Cole. Andy Keller and Bill Blair can look forward lo making a lot of licks. Prediction: Hastings 21. Zeeland 17. PAW PAW (1-3, 1-4) at DELTON (2-3, 2-2) Two good teams in search of a victory Delton lost to Mattawan last week 53-6. while Paw Paw stumbled versus GalesburgAugusta 27-14. The Red?kins can throw the ball as junior signal caller went to the aii lor 200 yards in Paw Paw’s final game of 1996. Of course Dellon answers with quarterback Kyle Matteson (670 aerial yards!) Many fine individuals have graduated from Paw Paw — including my mom — but that doesn't mean that the Panthers won't take it to them. Remember, it's homecoming and D-K is ready lo score. Prediction Delton 29. Paw Paw 12. ST. PHILIP (3-2, 2-1) at MAPLE VALLEY (5-0, 3-0) The Tigers have stumbled twice this season, but blasted Leslie 40-6 last Saturday in Irom ol a large homecoming crowd. Quarterback inn Goalcy threw three touchdowns, including scoring stnkcs from 63 and 61 yards Come Friday night, though, the Tigers will be playing in front ol somebody else’s big home crowd and the blasting will come from people like Jason Thompson. Andy Patrick and Chris Gonscr and the rest ol lhe Lions team that is currently No 7 in the Class CC rankings. Prediction M V 30. St Phil 7 JACKSON NORTHWEST at LAKEWOOD (0-5, 0-4) Jackson Lumen Christi beat Lakewood 46­ 12 last week, but Viking runner Scott Richardson barreled tn lor a couolc of nice touchdowns against the defending Class B champs Northwest beat L.C.C. last week 28-23. so the challenge is there for Coach Randall Hager’s Lakewood squad. For those blue and while Ians looking for a Viking win, look no further as Lakewood will fly over Northwest. Prediction. !_akewood 24. Northwest 21. MIDDLEVILLE (5-0, 4-0) at WYOMING ROGERS Spring Lake sprang a 28-16 triumph against Rogers last week, while T-K took down State power Hamilton 31-14 to move up to No. 10 in the Class BB rankings. Garred Weathcrtiead scored two of the Trojan touchdowns and quarterback Dan Finkbcincr became a homecoming hero. Rogers Coach Ted Hollern left Lakewood lo take his new job in the O-K Blue where he has an emerging star in defensive lineman Mike Prcnger. Coach Hollern, welcome to the O­ K Blue and welcome back to Barry County smashmouth focxball. Prediction: Middleville 38. Rogers 3. .< Kyle Matteson (Dellon) 37-69-6-670 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 33-59-1-474 A. Courtright (Hastings) 15-28-4-232 ■ Matt Moore (Hastings) 7-19-2-164 T. Wawiemia (M. Valley) 6-18-2-122 ’■ Jason Dow (Lakewood) 9-15-1-115 Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. Cali 945-9554 to Subscribe! RECEIVING Jim NeSmith (Delton) 5-166 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 5-145 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 9-136 Paul Finney (Delton) 5-128 Brian Ploeg (T-n) 7-121 Darron Williams (Delton) 7-114 Garrett Wealherhead (T-K) 8-106 Luke Warner (Hastings) 5-£8 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 3-71 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 3-69 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 4-66 Jason Preslar (T-K) 1-65 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 5-64 Shane Slaughter (Hastings) 2-54 Bobby Tingley (Lakewood) 3-50 Beau Barnum (Hastings) 1-49 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 2-34 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 1-27 Matt Moore (Hastings) 1-21 Chris Ewing (Maple Valley) 1-17 Steve Dahn (Hastings) 1-17 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given the the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings Michigan on Tuesday, October 21,1997 at 7:00 p.m. to hear public comment regarding a request from Mainstreet Savings Bank for a variance from Section 3.64 (b)(4) specifying setback requirements. TACKLES Location of park lot for which the variance is requested is in the 600 Block of West Apple Street (see map below). The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (tele­ phone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800­ 649-3777. rushing Spencer Romph (T-K) 78-500 Miso Glavan (T-K) 56 460 Jason Thompson (M. Valley) 60-390 ' Jim NeSmith (Delton) 72-364 Josh Richie (Hastings) 75-347 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 44-253 ' Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 37-228 , Jason Stampfler (Delton) 28-219 .> Kyle Matteson (Delton) 44-214 ■ Mike Pursell (Hastings) 33-167 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 18-110 ■ Tim Stevens (T-K) 11 -109 Paul Finney (Delton) 24-103 Scott Richardson (Lakewood) 14-69 PASSING Kicker Beau Barnum (6) hopes to boot a few more points for the Saxons in homecoming action this week versus Zeeland (Photo by Perry Hardin) Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hear­ ing will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan. SCORING Kyle Matleson (Delton) 56 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 52 ' Spencer Romph (T-K) 42 < Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 42 Chris Gonser (Maple Va'lcy) 3? . Miso Glavan (T-K) 22 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 26 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 18 rt Nathan Pranger (T-K) 12 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 12 Paul Finney (Delton) 12 ? Luke Warner (Hastings) 12 Steve Dahn (Hastings) 12 Garrett Weathertread (T-K) 12 ,= Mike Purselt (Hastings) 12 .; Tony Bowne (Hastings) 8 -i Shane Slaughter (Hastings) 8 ’ Josh Richie (Hastings) 6 -! Corey Schut (T-K) 6 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 6 >• Tim Stevens (T-K) 6 ■' Jim Storms (Hastings) 6 *' Scott Stickles (Maple Valley) 6 ' Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 6 Jason Stampfler (Dellon) 6 Matt Moore (Hastings) 6 Jason Preslar (T-K) 6 Darron Williams (Delton) 6 t Beau Barnum (Hastings) 6 ti Nate LaVoie (T-K) 6 Tim Johnson (T-K) 6 Scott Van Engen (Maple Valley) 4 j Chris O'Bryant (Lakewood) 2 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2 Andy Keller (Hastings) 2 ■■ Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 2 Matt Rose (Maple Valley) 2 , Middleville’s Garrett Weatherhead (42) scored two touchdowns in his team's 31­ 14 win over Hamilton last Fnday. The Trojans go up against Wyoming Rogers this Friday tn O-K Blue action. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Qualified Buyer* & Motivated Seller* Serving Barry Allegan CaJboun. Eaton lorn* Kalamaroo Kent & Montcalm Countie* MEET OUR SALES STAFF Open House with Your Host Mark Poll Saturday & Sunday October 11th & 12th. 2 to 4 Each Day Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 81 Bobby Cole (Hastings) 58 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 52 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 51 Rich Smith (Maple Valley) 47 Andy Keller (Hastings) 44 Nick Hannar (Delton) 41 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 40 Lucas Flory (Maple Valley) 40 Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 38 Erik Vernon (T-K) 37 Jared Otto (T-K) 37 Bill Blair (Hastings) 37 Lance Flory (Maple Valley) 36 Jim Hermenitt (Delton) 34 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 34 Corey Schut (T-K) 34 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 33 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 32 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 31 Lucas Weathertread (T-K) 30 Bnan Ploeg (T-K) 30 Jon Hanneckow (Delton) 28 Jeremy Vandefifer (T-K) 27 Enc Carlson (Hastings) 25 T. Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 23 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 20 INTERCEPTIONS If your looking for affordable privacy you must see this property Quality 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Home Manufactured in 1991 includes fireplace, central air. all appliances and new 24x32 garage. All this and more . This beautiful property sits 1.000 ft off the road front on 55wooded secluded acres. Immediate Possession All offers presented................................ List Price $159,900 Directions: M-37 South South of Hastings to East M-79 Turn South on Barryville road. Tum East on Bivens Rd to 7070 Bivens Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 3 Kyle Matteson (Dellon) 2 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2 Matt Moore (Hastings) 1 Tony Stank (Lakewood) 1 Luke Warner (Hastings) 1 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 1 Rich Smith (Maple Valley) 1 Jeremy Workman (Hastings) 1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 9, 1997 — Page 13 Delton hopes to heal with homecoming against Paw Paw BOWLING SCORES Friday Moose No Gerald Rcq’d 14.5; Ten Pins 14; Bmshworks 13; Heads Out 12; Rocky 4 12; RaAtblers 12; 9 and a Wiggle 11; Get Lucky 11; Weekend Warriors 10; I Know That 9; 4 R's 9; Late Comers 9; Bad Habit II 9; Nash Bash 9; Sears Service 8; Gillons 7; Special KJs 6.5. Good Gaines and Series Men — E. Keeler 2(3-565; D Service 159468. R Robbins 192- 510; S Sanborn 211-551. M Lydy 203- 522; K McDonald 179 503; J Ma> 244-655; R Roush 189-521. S Peabods 252-660; M. Martin 256-656; B. Rippley 205-584; W Gillons 211-532. B Keillor 219-633; B. Madden Jr 189-527; H Pennirwton 223; K. Meaney 175; R Nash 207; W Brodock 191; A. Taylor 211; K. Bushee 223; J.! Barnum 214; D. Tinkler 190; M. McKee 2|5. 'Good Gaines and Series Women — S. Kfeeler 187-531; J Madden 212-589; S McKee 247-708; H. Service 169474; P Robbins 163469; B Hughes 214-573; K Keeler 197-539; D Bartimus 194-536; B Clow 148435; F. Ruthniff 216-580; L. Gillons 157411; A Keillor 110-321; C hidden 159; M Sears 160; G Meaney 193; Sj Nash 153; D. Olmsted 165; D. VanKniit^er 182; S. Sanborn 191 Thursday A.M. 'Just Us 18-6; Parkers AFC Home 16-8; Lbcky Shots 13-11; Question Marks 13-11; UHarves 13-11; Early Birds l2Mt-HMi; Bbsleys 11-13; Hastings Bowl I0Vi-l3Mi; Varneys 10-14; Bye 1-23. Goad Gaines and Series — S. Lambert 190-520; R. Isaacs 187-518; F Ruthruff 111-505; B. Norns 180-500; D Olmsted 189486; B Sexton 145423; J. Rabley 145-382; S Malloy 128-346; M Atkinson 170; B Estep 156; P Caldwell 149; J McKeough 145. Sunday Night Mixed I Diehards 18; H.E.D. 15; Fearsome 4 14; Rednecks 13; B.S.ers 12; Three Froggers 12; Lucky Strikes II; 2x4 10; X-Filers 9; Thunder Alley 8; Tag Alongs 8; Rock Bottom 8| Short N Sweet 7; S & K 7; See Ya 6; Friends 5. Womens High Games and Series — S. VandenBurg 227-577; K Sutfm 202-543; M Bowman 222-540; D Snyder 2(M-529; L. Perry 199-516; L Barnum 202-507; L Falconer 209-502. K. Becker 202-500; N 7>ylor 174487; M Kirchen 171474; S. Sgider 187467; L Beyer 157422; B. James 144-388; C Parsons 179; D Seeber 167; S. Qaven 150. ;Mens High Gaines and Series — J. Delaat 2|9-622; B Heath 213-562; K Bushee 210-561; A. Taylor 225-561; B Drayton 204- 529; S. Krallman 202-529; J Smith 181-523; R Craven 224-525; S Frenthwav 104482; D Dutcher 167438; J Kirchen 140-399; K. Hammontrce 197; J. Barnum III 101; V. Dezess 177; R. Bowman 175; D. McCjurkin 158; B Falconer 163; T James 157 Bowiereties Hamilton Excavating 124; D.J. Electric 10-6; Kent Oil Co. 8-8; Bennett Industries 8- 8; Hecker Insurance 6-10; Carlton Center Eicavating 4-12. High Gaines and Series — K. Fowler 179473; J. Hamilton 196477; E Ulrich 184485; B Hathaway 170497; T Redman 151-379; J Gardner 143-358; L Elliston 207; D. Snyder 233-553; K. Doster 152-369; G Hurless 138-396; H Coenen 181484 I Monday Mixers ;Rowdie Giris 124; Kelley's Keglers 11-5; Michelob lO’A-5'4; Whispering Waters 10-6; Dfewey’s Auto 10-6; Girrbach's 8-8; Mr. Briice 7W-8'4; T.M. Lassies 6-10; Hastings Bbwl 6-10; Coldwell Banker 5-11; Green Chicks 5-11; Hartzler’s Tours 5-11. High Games and Series — B. Moore 174; JJ Vandenberge 161; T DeWin 159; P Mulford 159; M Matson 187-526; K Keeler 180-515; V. Carr 188-509; D Davis 197-518; M. Kill 166462; V. Pierson 209-532; J McMillon 177-510; M Snyder 193- 508; S. VanDcnburg 185-531; S Glasgow 198-562 : Senior Citizens Woodmansee 15-5; Otis 14-6; Kuempel's 12-8; Jesick 12-8; Brodbeck 12-8; No One 12-8; M&M's 12-8; Hall 10-10; Brewer 10-10; Nash 10-10; Vrcgindcwey 9-11; Mbucoulis 8-12; Schlalcher 8-12; Lethcoe 6- 14; Snyder 5-15; Friend 5-15. High Games and Series — J. Mercer 183; D: Mason 163474; B Kingsley 168485; W Birman 179; N Hall 166469; H Hawkins !•»; M Matson 187; G Forbey 167474; G Ous 183; R Nash 170; B Tern 182-511; P Ohs 190-541; S. Glasgow 195-532 Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 17-3; Eye &. Ent Spec. 13r7; Mace's Ph. 11-9; Hallifax Service 101-10; Seebers Auto Serv. 10-10; Nashville 5 10-10; Valley Realty 10-10; Finishing Touch 1(110; Nashville Chiro 8-12; Lifestyles 7-13; Misfits 7-13; Farmers Feed 7-13. High Games and Series — L Elliston 2ID-594. K. Sutfm 177-508; E. Moore 170481; F Girrbach 183493; J Rice 183-510; D Bums 149403; B Estep 159432; L. Yoder 162469. C Watson 17&429; J Gardner 137-397. B Wilson 15&41I; S Drake 155441. K Becker 208; B Blakely 175; I Yoder 169; M RJKuempel 140 .Saturday Majors Boys High Game and Series — B Bowman 206-561; A McBrian 190487; C Bowman 180453. B Kirby 184447 Boys Good Games — D. Humphrey 180; N. Wright 156; J Kidder 154; B Hammond 152; M. Spidel 145; L Madden 138. Girls High Game and Series — A. Boger 131-339; C Shumway 117-306; W Miller 119-287; A. Williams 104-278 Michigan State YABA Tourament 1997 — Team Event (Male B Division) 85 entries. 9th place. Hastings Color Center (2653 total pins). Ben Bowman. Brandon Hammond. Sean Parish. Dwayne Clark. Doubles Event (Male B Division). 233 en­ tries. 12th place, Brandon Hammond, Sean Parish (1397 total pins). All Events (Male B Division). 524 entries. 7th place. Brandon Hammond (2)62 total pins). Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printing 18-6; Woodmansee Sawmill 16-8; Flexfab 14-10; Pin Seekers 12-12; Consumers Concrete 10 1/2-13 1/2; Hastings Bowlers 9-15; Mostetler Graphics 9-15; Friends 7 1/2-16 1/2. Mens High Games & Series R Reed 207-580; P. Scobey 234-576; K. Greenfield 211-582; R. O'Keefe 181-494; S. Hause 172; M. Christensen 178; S. Hyde 182; K. Phenix 220-559; K. Keller 164. Womens High Games & Series B. O’Keefe 179; V. Scobey 156400; L. Blakely 169; D. Sample 189-405. YMCA NEWS Adult Coed Team Volleyball W-L TVC.................................................................... 24-0 Barry County Rental.......................................204 Hastings Manufacturing..............................10-14 Flexfab............................................................. H-U Burkey's.............................................................6-18 Hastings Sanitary Service..............................1-23 Results Second Match — Flexfab. Burkey’s; BarryCounty Rental. Hastings Sanitary Service. Third Match — Barry County Rental. Hastings Manufacturing; TVC. Flexfab. Haitipgs Mutual............... ........................... 1-5 Bennett Industries........................................ 0-5 Results Flexfab 10, Hastings Mutual 6; Bennett In­ dustries 0. Olde Towne Tavern #2 7; Olde Towne Tavern #1 20, Just For Fun 7; Jarman Construction 8. Law and Disorder 7. Women’s Volleyball league A league Thursday Angels W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle......................................18-0 Real Log Home.................................................18-0 ICS..........................................................11-7 Leafwood Lumber..........................................8-10 Mainstreet Savings......................................... 7-11 Ray James Electromechanical..................... 6-12 Goodenough Goodies..................................... 2-16 Unknowns......................................................... 2-16 Last week, there was very little to cheer for in Delton’s 53-6 loss lo Mattawan The Panthers (2-3. 2-2) scored early in the game, but sputtered in its attempt to find lhe endzone the rest of the game. Quarterback Kyle Matteson hit runningback Jim NeSmith for an 85-yard touchdown in the first quarter to cut lhe Wildcats' advantage to 8-6 Matteson added 142 passing yards to Ins season total and now lias 670 to lead .ill Bany County air artists NeSmith made two catches lor 118 yards and is now No I in the area with five grabs for 166 yards. But. Mattawan scored 45 more points and held Delton's offense in check. The problem for the Panthers was not gaining yards (D-K had 235 rushing versus Mattawan and 375 total yards), but making mistakes that killed scoring opportunities. "The problem is mechanically; were making too many mistakes." Coach Hcelhuis. Nooh Herron was lhe biggest thorn for the Panthers' to stop last Friday. The Wildcat runningback ran for 117 yards and reached pay din on three occasions. Middleville's golf team showed its tournament savvy last Saturday winning the O-K Blue Tournament at the Orchard Hills Golf Course. Coach Bernie Weller's Trojans carded a 315. three strokes belter that Calvin Christian's 318. Defending champ Wyoming Park wound up third al 322. T-K's Josh Sturm and Mau Pullen were two of five golfers who had an event-best 76. Adam Seifert also mcdaled for the Trojans with a 78. It was the first time since 1981 that T-K had captured the league finale and the fifth year in a row that they had placed second in the O-K Blue. T-K was 15-3-1 overall and 11-3 in conference play. In the final standings, Calvin Christian had 23 points, w-hile T-K managed 21 points. Sturm and Seifert were named Tuesday to the all-league first team, while Pullen received honorable mention acclaim. Sturm had a 39.4 average. Seifert scored a 39.0 norm and Pullen finished at 39.8. "We will break the record (for average) and be the best team in history al Middleville according to that standard." Weller said. Hastings standings and seventh in the O-K White Tournament Scoring points lor Hastings al the tournament were Don Smith (87). Adam Gee (88). Ken Rose (93). Steve Ohreiter (95). Joe Edger (101) and Mike Nystrom (103). Hastings and Delton will compete at Stonehedge m Augusta in Friday's regional. Delton The Panthers finished fourth in the final league standings and wound up fourth in their final two KVA matches as well. Kalamazoo Hackett. Mattawan and Kalama/ixi Christian edged out Delton in lhe final KVA standings. Junior Varsity Delton scored a 158 Monday for a fourth place finish after posting a fourth place 170 al the Kalamazoo Elk's course last Thursday. Kyle Kwasny led the Panthers with a 37 Monday. Brian Lillibridgc fired a 39. Scott Hovanec carded a 41 and Denny Bourdo also scored a 41. Al the Elk's. Jeremy Emsberger led lhe Dellon swingers with a 40. Kw-asny had a 42. Mike Kammeraad scored a 43 and Hovanec carded a 45. The Saxons finished sixth in lhe league SAXSONS, continued from page 11 Freshmen The Saxons virtually stole won from the Bulldogs, prevailing 56-39 last Thursday. Cathy Anderson made 7 steals. Katie Notcboom 6 steals and Kailey Lyons 6 steals lo spearhead Hastings' strong defensive effort. Notcboom also led lhe team with 12 points, while Kristen Wildcm had 11 points. Anderson tallied 8 markers and Lyons added 4 points. Katie Westerly topped the rebounding efforts with 5 caroms. A lough 24-21 loss to Pinewood followed. Niki Notcboom and Amber Thomas both scored 6 points. Pond and Thomas were a major force on the boards with 10 rebounds apiece. Hastings Burial Vault......................................15-3 Ranger Die........................................................ 144 Backe Construction........................................ 12-6 Gary’s Auto.......................................................11-7 FlexFab.............................................................. 10-8 Bustance Construction................................... 4-14 Quality Roofing.............................................. 0-18 continued from peg* H 7th Grade Gold Marshall's seventh grade team played like its high school counterparts in a 21-0 win over Hastings. Josh Sanders had an interception for lhe Saxons. Bryan Lee. Nathan Selby. Chad Hess, Chris Hoaglin, Justin Lambert. Derek Burandt, Jacob Johnson. Bruce Carpenter and Nick $>torm also added defensive support. After one quarter. Hastings held a 13-7 advantage and were still in front (28-22) at the half. In the third quarter, the Saxons out­ scored the Rangers 15-8 to go up 43-30. 7th Grade Blue 8th Grade Gold Pinewood got lhe best of the Hastings team in a 22-15 contest. Angie Eggers scored 6 points and pulled down 4 rebounds. Elizabeth Nida managed 5 points and 5 rebounds and Angie Aspinall collected 5 7th Grade Blue The Blue recently pulled out an 18-6 triumph with Rachel Deppc scoring 8 points and Nicole Swartz adding 7 markers. 7th Grade Gold Wayland won 22-14 over the Hastings team. Jessie Pond led the Saxon scorers with Panther Coach Mark Nabozny described the play of his offensive line as being "vicious" — that is in a positive term. It was an effort that obviously helped the Delton runners lo find their holes to run through. Still. Mattawan ran way with the win. 34-20. George Guthrie. Derek Stiles, Nick Steele, Ro*s Trantham, Brook Smith. Justin Garber. Lucas Parshall and Jesse Shantz provided that muscle with some key blocks thoughout the contest. Jamie Collier ran for two touchdowns from 45 and three yards and also carried in a two-point conversion. Joel LaFounlain tallied the other Panther score with an 85-yard kickoff return. Guthrie and Joey Myers led the defense in tackles. LaFounlain intercepted a Mattawan aerial and Guthrie recovered recovered a 'Cat fumble. Brandop Newington had a couple of big runs, Jeremy Bourdo threw a couple of big passes and D.J. Ryan also contributed to a very strong Delton effort. The JV Panthers arc now 14 and 0-3 in the KVA. GRIDDERS 8 points. Hastings held a 25-16 advantage at half and were in front 40-31 after three quarters. A second win for the week was picked up Tuesday, as Hastings won over Forest Hills Central 60-53. Notcboom had a huge game with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 blocked shots. Two other Saxons also scored in double digits: Sara Williams with 16 points and Wildem with 11 markers. caroms to lead the Saxons. B League Hastings' Jill Williams (52) and Lakewood s Jennifer Nielsen (32) both enjoyed successful weeks for their basketball teams. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Blue team defeated Athens 32­ 0. Beau Furrow threw touchdown passes of 48 and 73 yards. DrewBowman and Josh Bailey also ran in touchdowns for the winning team. James Kimmel kicked an extra point and Bowman ran in (wo extra points. Furrow and Lonnie Rambin had interceptions to help preserve the shutout. Aaron Snider. David Eltzroth. John Deming. Brian Donnini and BJ. Buehler forced two Athens' safeties. Color vfc ToursJEaK Coming Soon on the GUN LAKE PRINCESS. Coll for rese.votions. Toll free 1-888-557-7775 Let Your Boss Know They’re Appreciated! Dull 148; Nashville Chiropractic 204; Seeber Auto Body 17-7; Miller Excavating I6'4-7Mi; Tick Tock Restaurant 16-8. Cedar Creek Grocery 13tll; NAPA Girls 12-12; Hastings Bowl 9Mt-14'4; Pet World 9-15; AAI Bunny Bunch 9- 15; Riverside Cemetery 8-16; G„ in Ford 7- 17; Stefano's 7-17 High Guiks and Series — D Greenfield 178; H Poland 1.16, B Fahl 199 5’1. K Letnaar 143; L Irwin 160; C. Burpee I8O; N. Kloosterman 182. T Daniels 199-533; D Curtis 158; W Barker 167-181; M McCarty 158; A Kerley 186; D Bartimus 201. D Mc­ Collum 222. B Hayes 172; L. Poner 242-540. S Snider 168. ) Hurless 189; B Moody 216-588 W-L Oide Towne Tavern #1................................... 5-1 Olde Towne Tavern <2................................... 5-1 Jarman Construction........................................ 5-1 Law and Disorder.............................................3-3 Just For Fun........................................................24 Flexfab................................................................. 2-3 homecoming festivities Winning has a way ol making a special occasion even more enjoyable "We have to rebound against Paw Paw this week at home." Coach Hccthuis said "This lootball team is going to gel back on track and quit hurt tug ourselves.’’ T-K wins league tourney; regionals set for Friday quarter by an 11-3 margin. First Match — Burkey's. Hastings Manufacturing; TVC. Hastings Sanitary Service. ' Hastings Coed Softball Team Coach Rob Hccthuis hopes that his Panther football team can get back on track. And they couldn't pick a better tunc than this Friday against Paw Paw. Not only is the matchup with the Redskins an important KVA clash, but the Panthers will also be celebrating their Hallmark has the perfect card* to tell your boss |ust how much you enjoy working for him or her Come tn soon to see our selection! w Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop HOW. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open Mondav-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Of These Area Locations Other Hastings Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley’s Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Felpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb's R & J's Goodenough Goodies Superette Tom’s Market Day By Day Thomapple Lake Trading Pbst Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Lake Odessa • • • • • • Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-0 Shell Felpausch Carl's Market Hamlins Quick Stop • • • • • Little's Country Store Carl's Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Nashville Delton Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It & Go Pastoor's Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick’s Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Freeport L& J's Our Village General Store �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 9. 1997 Flexfab has tailgate party to celebrate new fiscal year Burgers and brats were cooked uy the Hastings Elks. It wj\ party nine with br.iis .md burgers last Wednesday. .in 5St> I lexlah employees celebrated (lie beginning »»l .1 new fiscal ve u with a tailgate party Human Resources Coordinator Gayle Marsh said .1 tailgate party was decided on beearise it coincided w ith lhe kill season We put up pennants and pompoms in all three buildings." Marsh said, and encouraged people to wear their favonte team s colors 01 logtis Lowell Visual Communications pro\ ided the pennants, she said Three shills were led. one al 3 a 111 . one .11 noon. and one at 9 p in Hairy County Tran­ sit bused employees Irom the Cook Road fa­ cility to the Gun latke Road plant Members of the Hastings Elks Lodge cooked burgers and brats, and Flexfab cm ployces brought dishes to pass Newton Vending supplied the drinks Tins is the second lime Hextab has held a luncheon to celebrate the end of a fiscal year and beginning ol a new one The annual lun­ cheon "brings ail of the people together al lhe same time." Maish said, and provides the opportunity lor “a lot ot camaraderie ' LEGAL NOTICE: State of Michigan in the Barry County Trial Court Circuit Dhtabii 0*O€R OF PUBLICATION Ma No 97 604 00 Tailgating Wednesday at Flexfab were (from left) Brenda Rummins, Tracy Andrews. Mark Tomandl. Joe Cipcic. and Rich Heffelbower. HON JAMES H FISHER DOROTHY A COWEN PloinliH ■ ROBERT V COWEN Det •ndonMtchoel J AAcPh.ll.pt (P33715) Attorney tor Plaintiff DEPOT LAW OFFICES 222 West Apple Street Hosting* Ml 49058 (616) 945 9557 At o »eis>on of »o.d Court held <n the City of Mm ting* State of Michigan on the 23rd day of Seo* 1997 PRESENT Honorable James H Either Circuit Judge On the 18th day of September 1997 on action was filled by Dorothy A Cowen Plaintiff against Robert V Cowen Defendant m this Court to ob tain a Judgment of Divorce IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant Robert V Cowen shall answer or take »uch other oction at may be permitted by low on or before the 26th day of November 1997 Failure to comply with th.t order will result in a lodgment by default ogam*t *uch defendant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed m this Court James H Fisher Circuit Judge Michael J AAcPh.ll.pt (P337I5 Attorney for Plaintiff DEPOT LAW OFFICES 222 West Apple Street Hostings Ml 49058 (10 30) Three shifts — a total of 550 employees — were fed. Stephen George Case. Reading. PA and Pnscilla Dawn Case. Hastings Mark Robert Kaiser. Hastings and Tracy Ann Moore. Hastings Anthony Michael Phenix. Nashville and Valarie Ann Frisbie. Battle Creek Dorman Lee Gray. Hastings and DcAnn Marcy Snyder. Hastings NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CONTROL OF AQUATIC WEEDS IN ALGONQUIN LAKE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AQUATIC WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township will conduct a public hearing at the Township Hall at 2461 Heath Road on October 21. 1997 at 7 00 o'clock pm to consider a proposed Special Assessment Roll prepared by the Township Supervisor pursuant to the direction of the Township Board, concerning the Aquatic Weed Control Special Assess ment District previously created PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Aquatic Weed Control Special Assessment District within which the cost of such improvement is proposed to be assessed includes the following Land and premises fronting and access to Algonquin Lake in Land Sections 1. 2. 3 and 12 as listed on Schedule A attached to said Schedule A attached to said petition PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the total estimated amount to be specially assessed within the entire Aquatic Weed Control Special Assessment Dis tnct for the calendar years of 1997. 1996 and 1999 is $24,240 00 each year PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Proposed Special Assessment Roll and Map may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan during regular business hours At the public hearing the Township Board will review said Proposed Special Assessment Ro'l. any comments or objections thereto which might be made or filed with said Board at or prior to the time of said public hearing, and will consider any revisions, amendments, or changes to said proposed Special Assessment Roll and the amount of special assessments to be levied against benefited property Appearance and protest at this public hearing is required m order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal An owner or party in interest or his or her agent may appear in person at this hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file hts or her appearance or protest by letter received at or before the public hearing and if such a letter is filed then the personal appearance of the person protesting is not required The owner or any person having an interest in the real properly who protests in person or in writing at this hearing as set forth above may file a written appeal of the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal within 30 days after the confirmation of the Special assessment Roll Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signors for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk Individu als with disabilities .equiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below BARBARA BEDFORD, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS. MICHIGAN • (616) 948 2194 John Henry Liceaga. Shelby ville and Dana Renee Melvin. Shelbyville David Carl Kietzmann. Hastings and Fred dy Jean Kruko. Hastings Gary Richard Kaiser. Wayland and Elena Nickolaevna Shirshova. Way land Roger Joseph Smith. Hastings and Nancy L. Siptey. Hastings Desserts were plentiful. TIME to TIME, continued from page 9 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING the moon. believing it only a fantasy, something that would never happen Men. did get to the moon and found tt vacant. If it had been inhabited, would they have wanted to take over and claim it as ours because the U.S. had reached there first? "Right now the world is so engulfed in greed that it can not sec where it's leading Money is truly the rout of al! evil. Man can not leave God's creation alone He encroaches of God's laws and makes over His work for the sake of more money " But in spite of the differences and the evil. I find it still a beautiful world. In my 82nd year. I went with a friend on a tnp lo Hawaii It was to be my first plane ride and I expected TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF P TLAN'D TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. October 15. 1997. com­ mencing at 7:30 o-clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE tha: the items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1 Consideration of the application of Tyler J. Guernsey for rrzoning ot property located at 1110 W. Green St., known as Dog N'Suds. described as a parcel in SE 1/4 Sec 13 3 9. BEG FT S <M> DEG 4X W 632.45 FT & N X? DEG 12 W 579 FT E 1/4 PO. TH N X9 DEG 12 W 140 FT. TH S 00 DEGREES 4X" W 1X3.91 FT TO 60 FT R/W LI M-37. TH S 77 DEG 4X E I42.X2 FT. TH N 00 DEGREES 4X' E 212 FT TO POB EX & RES R/W FORMING & EGR OVER S 20 FT FOR ADJ A CENT PROPERTY OWNERS This property is currently zoned "C3" General business District The applicant seeks rrzoning to the "C2" Community Business District. 2 Consideration of the application of Evelyn McWilliams tor rrzoning of pi. •pens located ji 3X70 Woodruff described as. BEG IN NW COR SEC 3-3-9 TH E 375 FT TH S 0 DEG 42’ E 47X FT TH W 377.15 FT TH N 0 DEG 27 MINI TES W 47X FT TO POB EX THE S 1/2 THEREOF. ALSO EX RD ROW This property is currently zoned “RE" Rural Estate Residential D« .ct The applicant seeks rrzoning to the “R2" Single Family Residential District. 3. Such other and further matters as may properly come beforr the Planning Commraioa. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Tou nship Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or I and Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes in the proposed ordinances and to make its recommendation to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, cither al or following the public heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, upon <ven <7> days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk, the Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and serxh.es ai the public hean ng to individuals with disabilities Individual' requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk ji the address or teleph<»ne number listed below Al! interested persons are insited to be present at the afore­ said time and place to take part in the discussion on the above proposed amendment' BARBARA BEDFORD. CLERK Hl II \NDCH \RII k TOWNSHIP 24r-i HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49D58 |6|6> 94X-2194 —AUCTIONEERS— t]‘7T3 k/| c KENOAll TOBIAS .... tXI " FRED Old CHAfiLENE LEWIS II HotItoos 945-5016 A. u>. I CLARENCE HAISE 664 4564 Broker 948 9700 ★ PUBLIC AUCTION ★ THU: TWURS., OCT. • AT 8:00 Mt LOCATED: Orangeville Ml at Fred 8t Charlene Lewis's Antiques & Collechbles: Piano desk, quilts old ftshmg lures & rods, primitive screen p»e sate & other mt$c antiques Household Items 1990 Chevy Caprice Classic Station Wagon Lawn A Hand Tools: Andersen Windows; Lg. amt. of new a used building materials. THERE WILL BF 2 AUCTION RINGS ■n case o' metement wearier o‘ so‘e c-e neo msoe FRED LEWIS, AUCTIONEER * ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION * TIME: MON., OCT. 13 AT S:B0 PM LOCATED: Algonquin Lake Lodge. From Hostings, take W State Road 5 miles west to Iroquois Trail right one mile Antiques ft Collectibles: Radios unique oak drop leaf desk (must see') waterfall chiffarobe with mirror, fireplace mantel dressers dish cup­ board w/glass doors granite ware advertising items crystal baskets jardineers scrapbook, clocks shoe cobbler lanterns planters, kitchen utensils, doilies, pictures & frames Roseville, quilt boxes Mon*, many dishes11 Many unique collectibles11 Also some household furnishings This is the continuing Estate Sale of Belva Smith. Kendall Tobias, Auctioneer 945-5016 to get a big thrill out ot that. It was a big jet and crowded and uncomfortable. We did not sit with our partners but each was paired with someone else, by number. I think. I was well pleased with my seat mate, who was a young woman from Grand Rapids. "I discovered later that 1 had found a new friend and what could be better than that? As for the plane nde it was a disapointment. We boarded it in Chicago, took off and "sat in the air.’ to me the plane was stationary until we reached Honolulu We were taken to the Ala Moana Hotel near Waikki beach The hotel is a huge building with 35 floors. All elevators did not slop at our 21 st floor. A couple of times we got on the wrong one and went to the top and had to wait for the descending one. We got a kick cut of that as wc had a free ride from the bottom to the top and back to the sun "’Across from the hotel is a huge shopping center reaching for ten miles. Even in those days I couldn't walk far and am afraid I hampered my partner as she probably would have liked to walk further. She said that un­ doubtedly the stores farther on would have been no different We enjoyed our different entertainments, which were educational as well as amusing. The next year, on my 83rd birthday. I had surgery, and the following year I took a bus tnp to Canada. New York. Vermont. New Hampshire and Maine This I am thankful for as I saw many things that we learned of in school It was in the fall and the colors on the trees throughout the mountains were marvelous "Yes. I must concede that it is still a wonderful world in spite of the evil in it. The good people far exceed the bad. Sometime in the near future I expect to leave it and believe I will be entering a world much more wonder­ ful I thank God for my 90 years here. It has been a wonderful experience. I’ve seen the advent of the telephone, talking machine, automobiles, the fanner's combines and other machinery , the radio, television, airplane, submarine, atomic bomb and many more. "Now I'm in the computer age. which 1 do not understand and wonder what that will br­ ing about Perhaps the future population will have no need of brains. I hope not. as the brain is another thing I can not understand. God gave it to us to use and 1 would hate to have it abolished My message to the young is not to shun hard work or the simple things of life for there is good in both. And to the old I would say. "There is much to he learned, even in a rocking chair ”' Grace Scobey Colvin wrote this story of her life in 1984 She lived until Jan. 9. 1994. ad­ ding another ten years to her long life of ex­ periences She ended the little book with a verse "Down memory's lane on rural lore. Facts gathered through out the many years. Written in nineteen hundred eighty four on the lighter side, omitting the tears." Source "Riven Ran Slow.' ’ Grace Scobey Colvin. I9M. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 9. 1997 — Page 15 Hastings is host for annual band invitational From left are Brenda Hurless on bells. Sam Cary on cymbals, and Melissa (Big Red) Lancaster on the vibraphone. Members of the baritone section are pictured, including (from left) Scott Sawyer. Derek Brookmeyer, Mike Sheehan, Paul Redburn and Rob Shaffer. LEGAL NOTICE STATUTORY NOTICE (BY PERSON CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED) Tho Hastings High School Band was last to take the field Saturday after daylong competition by 25 bands in the fourth annual HHS band invitational. The HHS band played an exhibition performance. Winning firsts in their classes were Muskegon Central. Cfass D; River Valley. Class C; Mattawan. Class B; and Grandville. Class A. Grandville also won overall first place. An estimated 2500 students participated in the competition, which went oil without a hitch in spite of two hours of rain Saturday morn.tg. LEGAL NOTICES To th* owner or owner* of ony and all interest* in or lien* upon the property described: Take Notice: Sole wo* lawfully mode of the following described property for unpaid taxes on that property, and that the undersigned ho* title to the property under tax deed or deed* issued for the property. You ore entitled to a reconveyance of this property within 6 month* after return of ser­ vice of this notice, upon payment to the treasurer of the county in which the property is located, of all sums paid for the tax sale purchase, together with 50 percent in addition, ond the fees of the sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice. The service or publication cost* shall be the some o* for per»onol service of o summon* on commencing a civil action, without other oddi 1 ionol cost or charge If payment a* described in this notice is not mode, the undersigned will In­ stitute proceeding* for possession of the property. Description of lond: State ol Michigan. County of Borry. Township of Proirieville. TIN-RIClW. lot* 14 ond 15. Plot of Stoney Point. This parcel is an im­ proved residential parcel *08-012-490-002-00 Amount necessary to redeem. S8.283.26 plus fees of the sheriff and the cost of publication of this notice. Croig and Lynn Bashore 10854 Hermitage Point Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 (10/16) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE TINS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMP­ TS TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WBX BE USED FOR THAT MORTGAGE SALE — Defcult ho* been mode in the conditions of o mortgoge mode by Michoel Dougherty, husband ond Conde Dougherty, wife to Michigan General Mortgoge Corp., o Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated May 22. 1996 ond MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 922. Borry County Record*. Michigan TING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A large crowd filled the stadium during the invitational. The Hastings band is pictured at the end of its performance. MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult ho* been mode in the condition* of o mortgoge mode by Michael S Robmton ond Julie M. Robinson, hutbond and wife to The Mortgoge Haute. Inc., a Michigan Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee. dated January 24. 1996 ond recorded on January 26. 1996 in Liber 650. on Page 472. Borry County Records. Michigan and wo* assigned by said mortgagee to the Union Federal Saving* Bank of Indianapolis, a* assignee by on assignment dated January 24. 1996 which was recorded on January 26. 1996. in Liber 650. on Page 481, Barry County Records, on which mor­ tgoge there Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Two Hundred eluding interest at 7.75% per annum Adjustable Under the power of sole contoined in said mor tgoge ond the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgoge will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premise*, or some port of them, of public vendue ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hosting* Michigan at 1:00 o’clock P.M., on November 13. 1997 Said premises ore situated in Township of Hope A parcel of land m the Southwest 1 4 of Section 7. Town 2 North Range 9 West Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1 4 of said Section 7. thence South 998 feet along lhe West line of section 7. thence East 950 feet more or less Sam Cary (cymbals). Tiffany Steward (xylophone) and Heather Gardiner (chimes) are shown left to right. Loggers available to thin pine tree stands Lundt tuners needing their stands ul pine trees thinned can ha\e it dune In a logging company that ha* a market tor the wood, ac­ cording to Barrv Counts f-oreslet Jim Bruce Magnum I’oM. a company out o! Plain well, ju\l moved into the aiea Irom Three River, according to owner Maik Nuven Those interested in having their pines thinned can contact Nuven al 6KV664-6O4I Bruce said that in the past there has been no market tot pine wood, so landowners have not been able to thin their pine planta­ tions unless thev sut the wood and let it lav There ate a lot .•! white pine, scotch pine and Hack Xusiriarii pine sioiids in lhe countv in need<-I dunning lie said Ihinning a ill imic. .■ the value of the pine u.«dkh Hiu . said Remaining trees can glow larger and will be more resistant to diseases Bluer said pine trees were planted in Michigan and elsewhere in the 1940s to comb it erosion on hillsides that had been previously cleared ot trees Pines were used because they would grow m areas where there was little topsoil Some of the planted trees, including scotch pine and Austrian pine, were not native to North America The non native specie* proved to be diseaseprone Bruce said There was also no market tor the trees, so stands ol pine have in some a uses Kk oiiie ihiik with small, sickly trees I h> se wanting more inlormatron can call Bruce al the Barry Conservation District. of beginning, thence West 418 feet thence South 322 feet ol right angles, thence Eosl 393 feet more or lets to the center of Otis Lake Rood thence Nor therly 325 feet along the center of highway to lhe place of beginning Hope Township Borry County Michigan The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sole Dated Oct 2. 1997 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642 4202 Trett 8 Troti P C Attorneys for Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis 30150 Telegraph Bmghom Farm*. Michigan 48025 File <97097270 MORTGAGE SALE Default ho* been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by MICHAEL D WALKER. AND VALERIE GAY WALKER HUSBAND AND WIFE to 0 * N BANK, a Federal Saving* recorded on August 9. 1996. in Liber 669. on page 33. BARRY County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgoge there is claimed to be due ot the dote hereof the sum of one hundred nineteen thousand ($119,207.31). including interest ot 9.125% per annum Under the power ol sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgoge will be foreclosed by a sole ol the mortgaged ot the Borry County Courthouse. Hosting*. Ml. 01 I 00 PM on October 23. 1997 Said premises are situated in TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE. BARRY County Michigan ond are described os THE WEST I '2 OF THE SOUTH 12 ACRES OF THE EAST 57 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF SEC TION 21. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 8 WEST E7CEPT THE SOUTH 208 7 FEET THEREOF The redemption period shall be 12 month* from the date of such sole DATED September 11 1997 D *NBANK ATTORNEY FOR Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain S Associates P C 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009-6616 Please Support The Barry County UNITED WAY! United Weg (10 30) NEWS, NEWS LOCAL end AREA COMMUNITIES HASTINGS BANNER ItM RIBE TOD ll Cfc’l HHI-X051 | (10-9) ond was tgoge Inc., a Californio Corporation os assignee, by on assignment dated June 3. 1996 which was recorded on October 2. 1996 in Liber 674. on Page 357. Borry County Record*, cn which mortgage sum of Fifty-One Thousnd Nine Hundred Fifty­ Seven ond 89 100 dollars ($51 987.89). including interest ot 8.50% per annum. Under the power of sale contoined In said mor- al the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on November 13, 1997 Said premises ore situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Barry County. Michigan ond ore described as Lot 3. Block 4 of Samoa I Roush's Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to the recorded plot thereof, o* recorded in Liber I of Plot*, poge 28. and also: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 1. Block 4 of Samuel Roush s Addition ond runnmg thence West 4 rods thence South 8 rods thence East to the West line of lot 3. thence Nor of lhe old P.M.R.Y.. right of woy. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sole unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which the date of such tale. Dated October 2 1997 NORWEST MORTGAGE INC FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CAIL (248) 642-4202 Attorneys lor NORWEST MORTGAGE INC Ml 50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bmghom Form*. Michigan 48025 File <97097247 (10/90) NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Apply for our two wee* nursing assistant training course You will be etig-Die for hire on day three of our class and begm earning an hourly rate of 56 81 per hour Upon receiving your state certification, your hourly rate wifi increase to $7 41 Excellent employment opportuni­ ties for individuals who are interested m ti«e health care field All shifts available upon completion of our class We offer hearth insur­ ance vacation and illness benefits Class starts October 22nd and ends November 6th The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00 am unw 4 M p n and tne last 5 days of cass will be from 6 30 a m until 2 30 p m if you are interested m taking ths class please come to Thornapple Manor before October 17. 1997 between 0 00 a m and 4 30 pm Monday through Friday to fill out an application Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone cafls. please ^lomapple ~ 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 E.Q.E. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 9. 1997 Ex-Hastings man sentenced in death of Nashville toddler by Cindy J Smith Staff Writer Robert Edward Hine, formerly of Hast­ ings. was sentenced to life in prison without parole earlier this week for the murder of a Nashville toddler almost a year ago. The sentence followed a verdict ol guilty by jury trial in Calhoun County Circuit Court Sept 5 Two-year-old Caitlin McLaughlin who had lived on Thornapple Lake Road until just weeks prior, died Nov 8 of what officials described as “suspicious circumstances." According to reports, the youngster had been rushed to Battle Creek Health Sy stems by emergency personnel after a call from Hine and the baby's mother. Megan McLaughlin, who had tned unsuccessfully to perform CPR The child was pronounced dead on amval Megan McLaughlin said Hine, who had been baby-silting, called her al work and asked her to conic home, saying that the baby wasn’t feeling well and was vomiting Preliminary results indicated that lhe child had died Irom a blow to lhe head, but future investigation including an autopsy indicated that Caitlin had oilier injuries, including a tear in her liver, fluid in lhe abdominal area and several bruises on her torso and but­ tocks. Some were older injuries than others There was also question as to whether a bicycle accident two weeks prior had played a part in her death However, the baby's grandmother. Ann McLaughlin, said it was confirmed that the accident" had nothing to do with her death "She fell off of a little tykes bike and only scraped her lingers." she said "Il was two weeks poor and had nothing lo do with Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca//...The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 / anti HAY FOR SALE: S3 a bale 948 9255 H anted WANTED: GOOD, DEPENDABLE & reliable ironing lady in the Hastings area. Please call before 2:30pm. if no answer leave message 616 945-2964 I or Rent 1-BEDROOM HOUSE on Crooked Lake. $400 per month plus utilities and deposit. No pets CaB 623-8135.________ Hl NTER APARTMENTS IN MIDDLEVILLE now accpetmg applications for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments Must be income eligible. Call 616 795 9660 or 517-647-4910 Equal Housing Opportunity. / </vi A I on nd FOUND: Female beagle with red collar. Day phone: 945-3019. Evening: 945-0543 \nliqttes ANTIQUE POOL TABLE 9x5. Decorative cast iron cock stove. Other items. 616-945-4901. Real I stall TORCH LAKE 20 miles North East of Traverse City. View; of Torch Lake and rolling meadows, mature maple hardwoods. Minutes to down­ town Alden/ Access to Torch Lake! Title, survey cleared building site included. $25000. Easy land contract terms. Acerage Bordering state land! Great hunting, close to snowmo­ bile trails. Access off maintained road 513.900. Help Wattled ADULT FOSTER CARE NEEDS Cooking, cleaning and care of resident 3 to 4 days a week, 9am - 6:30 pm. Lifting involved. 948-9433__________ EARN $250-5600 A MONTH delivering lhe Battle Creek Enquirer in the Hastings area. For more information call Becky at 616 966 0461.____________ GREAT LAKES LAND COMPANY 616-258-8067 Ret rcalton A BEAUTIFUL 37FT. 5th wheel, slightly used, triple slides, washer, dryer, all options, deluxe. Sacrifice. 616-962-4580_______________ FULL AND PART TIME CHEF ASSISTANTS WANTED. APPLY AT HASTINGS COUNTY SEAT RESTAURANT 948-4042. ' HUNTERS SPECIAL 12x60 Mobile Home, 1967 Schulte, 3 bdrm w/stove, refrig, furnace all working. $900 OBO. Gun Lake 795-7830___________________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak SL. Free­ port, Ml EOE______________ 460 CLASS C w/18.000 Ml. 29' Seven Seas by Cobra. N/S. sleeps 8. AU appliances, chassis has rear adj air helper springs, steering stabilizer, Michelin tires. Exc. cond, rides/drives like a car. $24,900 firm. Gun Lake 795-7830 HOME HELP AID- Progres live he:lth department seeking qualified uppheants for part time positions. Must have reliable transportation. Send in tertst letter to; Barry Eaton District Health Department, 528 Beach St. Charlotte, Ml 48813. Atten­ tion: Personnel Department. EOE._______________________ KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE JOB *671 Political Science Instructor. Full-time, tenure­ track. Teaching assignments with responsibilities for appro­ priate political science or related courses. Serve as KCC represen­ tative in lhe Midwest Institute for Inlernational/Intercultural Education. Master’s degree in Political Science and teaching experience required. JOB #672 Economics Instruc­ tor. Full ’ime, tenure track. Teaching assignments with responsibilities for instruction/ curriculum development in economics and statistics. Prim­ ary assignments Macro-/ Microeconomics; secondary assignments statistics. Master's degree in Economics or related field with at least 18 semester graduate hours in Economics required Salary commensurate with education experience. Dale of hire 0105/98. Cover letter and resume must be received by 4 p m on 10/24'97 al Administra­ tive Services Job « • , Kellogg Community College, 450 North Avenue, Battle Creek, Ml 49017 3397 An Equal Oppor­ tunity Employer/Educator. APPRENTICE/PLUMBER To $16'hr., ♦ Benefits! On Job Training’ Start Now! 616 949 2424 JobLinc Fee ATTENTION: Will pay you to lose 29lbs or more. 24 people needed immediately Call 616 248 5024, offer expires October 15th BIL LBOAR D“POSTER INSTALLER - $9.50/wk * Benefits’ Entry Skilled’ Major Co' Start Now' 616 949 2424 JobLinc Fee SNICK DELIVERY DRIV­ ER To $50,000 yr. . Benefits’ West Mich Tcmtorv’ Entry loci' 616 949 2424 JobLme Ice MOTOR HOME, 1993 FORD I or Salt 18CU.FT. CHEST FREEZER 852-0977____________________ FOR SALE: Carolina work boots & Minnetonka moccasin. B-B Shoe Repair, 123 S. Jeffer­ son, Hastings________________ KING SIZE LUXURY FIRM double pillow top mattress set with frame &. beautiful head­ board “Brand New"! Cost $1,300, sacrifice $375. 1-517-676-6414_____________ QUEEN MATTRESS SET. New, still in plastic. Beautiful brass headboard and deluxe frame. VALUE $450: STEAL $175. 616-795-7120._________ QUEENSIZE SOFA SLEEP­ ER, new condition, best quality and comfort, super clean mattress, originally $995, will take $325. Antique small dining table, beautiful Walnut, priced to sell. 616-664-4983 Humiu’w Service* BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. AU makes & models, over 30 yean experience. Call 1-888-498 9137/616-948-9137 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830____________ HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, slump grinding, re soci­ able rates, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randion. 616-945-2545. PAINTING HOUSES, BARNS, ROOFS, ALUMI­ NUM SIDING, etc Reasonable rates, free estimates, insured. Call Randson Hesterly Painting and Tree. 616-945-2545. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding Estimates Jot Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945 9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, collages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945 9448 and leave message (dtrage Sale TWO HOMES, many family items. October 10 & II, 9am-?. 2180 Spencer Dr., (private drive off Bass Rd , east side of Patter­ son, Middleville.) Sational \ds ADMISSIONS/ REGISTRATION CLERK (HOSPITAL)-To $11.85/hr.,+ Full Benefits! Enlry/Skillcd Level! 616-949 2424 JobLme Fee_________________________ GENERAL LABOR - To $ll/hr., ♦ Benefits! Entry/ Skilled Level! Fast Advance­ ment! Needed Now! 616-949-2424 JobLine Fee /hank > on CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our child­ ren. relatives & our many friends for remembering us on our 65th., Wedding Anniversary for the flowers, gifts of money <t the many cards we received. Especially we want to thank Marcia & Glenn Schoodelmayer, for the beautiful party for us al their home. God Bless you each & everyone. Marge A. Bob Vandcrveen ( ointttuniiy \ olives ACCEPTING CRAFTERS for the 2nd Annual Bands 2000 craft show. Caledonia Middle School November 22nd. Call Pam 616-868-5212. _______________ HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS “Its Cider Time Festi­ val". Cider, donuts, apple dumplings, waler power and old time demos, live music, hay rides & lots more. Special features each weekend. Oct. 11/12: Civil War Reenactment Oct 18/19: French Voyager Encampment llam - 4pm. Adults $4.00. Kids $1.00. 2 miles north Yankee Springs Stale Park off Briggs Road. 616795-7530. Mobile Homes ABANDONED REPO: never lived in. will move if necessary, huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Hometown USA, 1-800-538-7870_____________ ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st lime home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary. No payment until J anuary of 1 997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. BANK REPO: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $250 low payment. Must sell. 1-800-5 38-7879_________ FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS: represent several banks and repot, new and used, hundreds to choose from, 1-800-538-7870 I or Sale \iilotnoli\e 1971 Z2S SS good condition, 355 4 speed Munesy, runs good fresh motor $4,000 OBO. 765-8331____________________ her death Caitlin was beaten to death " Ann added that during the Inal many pho­ tos were presented as evidence, all were very disturbing “I couldn't even look al most ot them I didn't want to remember our Caitlin (hat way." she said. Caitlin's grandfather added. 'That baby went through a homblc ordeal " Because Megan still lived al home until just months before Caitlin's death, the cou­ ple's bond with their granddaughter was very strong, they said They added that they had no idea what was happening when Hine was caring lor her while her mother was al work Ann McLaughlin also said that dunng pre­ liminary hearings there were accusations against the child's mothci that weren't true Her name was later cleared dunng the trial. Megan has been through so much, she needs to be able to go on with her life, the only thing she did wrong was to trust Rob Hmc " Megan said following Hine's sentencing that she had left the baby in her live-in boyfriends care while al work because she Area family protests bus stop placement The mother of a 6-ycar-old Hastings ele­ mentary student has mounted a petition drive in hopes of convincing lhe Hastings School Board that the school bus should pick up her child at her dnveway. rather than down the road al lhe entrance to the Baltimore Terrace Mobile Home Park Tern Dinger, of 5028 S. Bedlord Road (M­ 37). says she has collected 22 signatures thus far on a petition asking for lhe bus lo slop at her house. Dinger plans lo present the petition to the school board at its Oct. 20 meeting at Plcasantview Elementary. Dinger said it is not sale for her daughter to walk 300 feet down M-37 to get to the bus stop. "It's not safe for her or any young child to be walking to lhe bus," she said. "Some­ thing's got to be done where kids arc not be­ ing allowed to walk in the road." M-37 is a busy north-south highway with large amounts of traffic traveling at highway speeds. Dinger said her daughter has been ndmg the bus since she was a preschooler, and Dinger has been asking for the stop to be changed for three years. Dinger said she is unable to accompany her child to the bus stop because she has a 2-year-old she would have to bundle up and uirry with her to the stop. Al Francik. director of operational services for the district, said lhe board's transportation committee has already reviewed the matter and concurs with lhe administration's deci­ sion not to have the bus slop al Dinger's house. Francik said the bus already makes three stops in the area, one at the trailer park and two others within 1000 feel of the trailer park. "Wc don't feel it's appropriate lo create a fourth bus slop in that area." he said. He said if the bus stopped al Dinger's house, it wouldn't have the required 400 feet it needs to keep its yellow lights on lo signal the next slop. t “Wc try to limit our slops lo four times in a mile." he said. The Dingers, he said, “live in what wc feel is a reasonable proximity lo the existing stop." "M-37 has nice, wide shoulders." he said. "There shouldn't be any problem." The 6-ycar-old has to cross M-37 in the morning to gel lo the bus from her house. "It's fairly routine that a youngster has to cross the road to get to a school bus." Fran­ cik said. "Wc arc very careful with our youngsters. We try to teach them how to cross the road and to wait for lhe bus drivers' directions to cross." The buses' extensive signaling systems, including yellow and red flashing lights and stop arms, also are intended to ensure the safety of students by making sure drivers slop for the buses when they arc supposed to. he said. “We re not out there to cause an unsafe situation." he said. "We're looking for the VICTIM (Cont. from page 3) licves she is a resident of Hastings, and would like to meet her. "I have no idea who the woman is." he said. "But if she's got guilt. I want to help her get rid of that guilt." Mr. Hyde said he has dealt with his own guilt about insisting that they be on lime. He feels if he not insisted. Joyce may not have forgotten her cigarettes that day. and may have been out of harm's way when the accident occurred. "I had some guilt about that for a lime, but she never worried about anything." he said. ' She always said when it's your lime to go. it's your time to go.' She's physically gone from me but she's not gone in me She wa. my best friend." best thing wc can do for everybody con­ cerned" Francik said he knows of no accidents that have occurred in the district as a result of children walking to a bus slop since he took over as director of operational services in the mid-1980s. Francik said the transportation department frequently has requests for changes in the bus slops. A Dellon man pleaded guilty in Circuit Court Thursday to a charge of larceny over $100 stemming from the April 15 theft of medical equipment from the home of Dr. Michael Gabele in Hope Township. Larry David Falls. 20. admitted to Judge Jim Fisher that he watched a United Parcel Service (UPS) driver drop off a package at Gabele's home. "I saw the truck pull up and pull away, so 1 went lo sec what was in it." Falls told lhe court. Falls said he walked away with the pack­ age. which he said he thought contained items worth less than $100. Falls said he was later told the items were in fact worth between $3,500 and $4,700. The larceny charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and/or a $2,500 fine. Part of Falls' plea agreement will be that he cooperates with Michigan Stale Police Investigators. His sentencing has been set for Thursday. Oct. 30 at 8:15 a.m. , In other court business: • Perry Lee Betz, 51, of Kalamazoo will be tried on a charge of one count of criminal sexual conduct, second offense, involving a minor under the age of 13. Betz is accused of committing (he offense between May I and June I. 1997. He is being held on $10.000 bond. A motion hearing will be held on Oct. 13; a pre-trial hearing is set for Oct. 16. a hear­ ing on the motions will be held Oct. 23. The trial has been tentatively set for 8:30 a.m. Oct. 27. • Michael Vincent Kensington. 17. of Hastings, will be sentenced Thursday. Oct. 23. after pleading guilty lo breaking into his aunt's home in the 900 block of South Church Street on Sept. 19 and taking $150 in cash. Charges of carrying a concealed weapon, a double edged knife, and of being a habitual offender were dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea. Kensington was previously convicted on April 17. 1997. of breaking and entering into the St Rose School, for which he had been sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 56 days served. He is awaiting an Oct. 30 sentencing on a second charge of larceny in a building connected with the St. Rose break-in. • Johnny Richard Moore, 38. of Holland was sentenced lo 60 days in the Barry County with jail with credit for two days served, plus two years probation, restitution, court fines and costs on charges of resisting arrest, being in possession of marijuana and operating a vehicle while impaired. Moore was arrested June 27 after he had apparently pulled his vehicle onto the shoul­ der of Chief Noonday Road. Police happen­ ing on the scene said they discovered Moore to be intoxicated and attempted to arrest him. Moore's attorney. Thomis Dutcher, said his 1991 TAURUS 4-DR., V-6, client did resist the officer somewhat, result­ ing in the officer injuring his thumb while trying to load Moore into the police cruiser. Dutcher said his client has been enrolled in Alcoholics Anonymous and counseling since his arrest. "He has indicated to me that he did get something out of that." Dutcher told Fifth Circuit Judge Jim Fisher. "He's a self-em­ ployed excavator... he's had some tough times financially and he's Iiad a tough time with alcohol and marijuana. He's promised to change.. I think he's on the right path." "I’m definitely changing my life." Moore told Fisher. "I never realized 1 had such a bad problem until 1 started this counseling.' "Why didn't you do that when you were convicted in Ottawa County in 1995?" asked Fisher. "! wish you had taken that opportu­ nity." "I do loo. but I didn't realize then that I had such a bad problem." Moore said. "Let me show you I will make a change." "I'm going lo give you that opportunity." Fisher said prior to sentencing, which in­ cluded suspending Moore's license for six months. He will be eligible for a restricted license after 60 days for the purpose of main­ taining employment. "I'm happy that you have realized you can't engage in that type of behavior any more." Fisher said. "It's not good for you or anyone else." • Joel A. Cipcic, 20. of Hastings, was sentenced to jail after he pleaded guilty last month in District Court to breaking and en­ tering. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dropped two other counts of breaking and en­ tering and two counts of larceny in a build­ ing. He was also sentenced on a charge of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture mari­ juana. McDowell said Cipcic was on a delayed sentence for the marijuana and was now in court for breaking into the Algonquin Party Store in August with two other men three times in one night, just six months after sentencing was delayed. "I hope Mr. Cipcic is aware of what he’s done to himself in that delayed sentence." she said. McDowell asked the court lo im­ pose the recommended sentence of 12 months in jail, and noted that in the future he could be charged as a habitual offender. Cipcic's attorney. Bill Doherty, said Cip­ cic has always expressed a great deal of re­ morse for the break-in and that his family has been supportive of him. "Joel has a lot of potential." Doherty said. "He needs lo realize that and get back on track." In imposing sentence. Fisher said he agreed that Cipcic had a lol of potential, "but you've dug yourself a very deep hole." adding. "Apparently I made a mistake a cou­ ple of months ago when I gave you a chance to stay out of jail." On the breaking and entering charge, he sentenced Cipcic lo three years probation, with 12 months in jail and credit for seven days served. He also ordered him to pay $500 in costs and $3,803 in restitution On lhe marijuana charge. Fisher sentenced Cipcic lo three years probation, with six months in jail and credit for seven days served, as well as $500 in costs. • Donna M. Brown. 29. of Nashville, was scheduled for trial Nov 3-4 on charges of embezzlement over $100 and conspiracy to 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2-door, Teal, 5-spccd, p/s, p/b, p/l. anvfmcasi/radio, very sharp car, excellent condition; price reduced, call anytime after 6pm 517-726-0817_______________ embezzle over $100. She is accused of assisting Steven K. Harshman. 24. of Nashville, in taking money in March from the Nashville Shell and attempting to make it look like an armed robbery Harshman was sentenced in June to six months in jail after pleading guilty to 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE, metallic green forest, loaded, CD player, very low miles, like new, great condi lion, $11.900,00, 616-945-9747 conspiracy lo embezzle. 81 F-150 4 wheel drive, front end damage, runs, $500 OBO 616 948-4371,_______________ 1976 FORD F-100 stepside 4x4 Gcxxl condition, must sell. $1,500 OBO 945-4702 "It's a constant situation. People feel we should stop at their doorstop. Often when you have multiple children in one area, we'll try to find a stop that is as convenient as possible for all the people involved." Francik also said it was the responsibility of parents to gel their children to and from the bus slop. COURT NEWS: auto., power, remote, 73,000 miles, looks and runs great $3,950. 616 945-3375. FOR SALE: 1993 Pontiac Grand Am SE Coupe. Power everything, AM-FM stereo cassette, 4 cylinder, air condi­ tioning. cruise, tilt wheel, in excellent condition, new tires and brakes. 1 owner. Aqua with Charcoal interior, $7,100 OBO Phone 669-9848 or 945 9747 couldn't afford day care When asked for comment regarding Hine's sentence she replied. "I believe in an eye for an eye. It's too had wc don't have the death penalty in Michigan He took my daughter’s life and he doesn't deserve lo go on. Life in pnson however is lhe next best thing." Hine was convicted of first degree murder and of first degree child abuse The second charge earned a 15-ycar pnson term. • Wills Orman. 17. of Middleville, was sentenced to three years probation and 90 days in the Barry County Jail for receiving stolen property and for possession of mari­ Arsonists damage foot bridge Hastings City Police are looking for suspects who broke into the True Value Lawn and Garden Center at 301 E State Street early Tuesday morning, took a kerosene heater worth over S200 ano . sed the accelerant to bum several planks on the foot bridge spanning the Thomappu River behind the store, said Det. Tom Pennock. juana “Assuming you have never done anything criminally before. you arc capable of being a good citizen." said Fisher. "You seem to be remorseful. You indicated you had some problems in your family that has affected your behavior, but you have to take respon­ sibility for jourvclf." Fisher ordered Orm.m to finish his high school education � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-10-16.pdf 401fddca939717b4175f1fff650169ed PDF Text Text Local bowler rolls 708 series Character ed meeting set St. Rose Parish has celebration See Page 15 See Page 3 See Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 T ■ ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. OCTOBER 16. 1997 VOLUME 144. NO 42 PRICE 50* Crash at Felpausch claims second victim by Shelly Suiter Staff Writer Though pinned against the wall by a GMC Jimmy inside the front entrance of the Hastings Felpausch store Oct 3. Gerry Johnson's concern was for Joyce Hyde, whom he apparently had tried to move from the vehicle's path. Among his last words to his father, the first person to his side, were: "That lady that I helped out... is she OK?" Gerald Johnson said Monday The 39-year-old Middleville painter, who was expecting his first grandchild this weekend, lost his battle for life at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids Saturday. Oct. 11, at 10:15 p.m. His death came eight days after he suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries when Suzanne Elliott. 20. of Hastings, crasffcd her boyfriend's vehicle into the stores front entrance after she said she apparently fainted at the wheel "He never knew she died." said Geiald. 61. referring to Joyce M. Hyde, who was pronounced dead shortly after the accident al Pennock Hospital as the result of a crushed chest "I think it's best that way." Johnson suffered two broken legs, a broken pelvis and a broken back, along with kidney, liver and lung damage. His falhei said doctors told him his son had a 10 percent chance of surviving his injuries. "So. of course. I told them, 'then we've got to go for that 10 percent.'" said Gerald from his Middleville home. Though there were little glimmers of hope from time to time that Gerry might make some progress, new setbacks in his condition would surface. "They never could get the bleeding under control." said (Jerry's stepmother. Jan. "The whole back side of his left leg was gone." Doctors removed Gerry’s leg below the knee to avoid bleeding from those wounds However, organ failure continued to be an obstacle, and ultimate!} resulted in his death. Gerald said "1 had to make a tough decision." said Gerald, who explained that he had agreed that doctors wouldn't go to heroic measures to try and save his son at the nine his heart began to fail "They .aid I would just be prolonging his death " Gerald and Jan had lost another son. Bradley Dunlap, who was killed in a single car accident in Allegan County in the fog seven years ago. Though it has been widely rumored that Gerry had tried to get 68-ycar-old Hyde out of harm's way. no one is sure exactly what happened in those few seconds before they were struck However. Gerald said he is not surprised that his son thought of someone else before himself. "That's just the kind of person he was." said Gerald, who had dropped his son off al the front entrance of the store that day, just prior to the accident. "Something I'm very Gerry Johnson proud of him for is that for two Io three years now. he and his girlfriend. Mary, have been financially sponsonng a p.x>r child in a third world country. “He would sit and watch TV and one of those commercials would come on the See VICTIM, continued page 18 Hastings celebrates Homecoming Rachel Young and Enc Carlson reigned as queen and king over Homecoming festivities last weekend at Hastings High School. Young is a basketball and softball player and a member of the National Honor Society. Key Club and Student Council. Carlson is varsity football co-captain and plays varsity track. Behind Young and Carlson are members of the Homecoming Court. For more photos of Homecoming, see page 17. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Tattoo, parlor likely to stay in business by David T. Young Editor A tattoo parlor has a good chance Io con­ tinue operations at 327 N Broadway, even though it officially is regarded as an adult business. The Hastings Chy Council Monday night voted to recommend the Planning Commis­ sion issue a special use permit after it holds a public hearing Monday. Nov. 3 J. Brent Centers told the council that he has been in operation for two years without any trouble. He added that his business docs not service anyone under I8 years old unless that person is accompanied by an adult. City Manager Howard Penrod said the is­ sue has come up now because the city wasn't aware that a tattoo parlor is considered an adult business and because it is located within 200 feet of Tydcn Park. Centers said. "I had no idea that a tattoo business is stuck in with adult bookstores, massage parlors and escort services... I've in­ quired three times as to whether there arc laws against tattoo parlors and now I'm be­ ing told that I'm in zoning violation." He said he has secured petitions with sig­ natures of nearly all business owners and about 60 percent of the residents within a 300-foot radius of his parlor, supporting his request to be able to remain open. He added that if he isn't granted the special conditions permit, he has been told cannot move to an­ other location within the city Joel Docket!. a local citizen, spoke up in favor of the parlor. "He's been there for awhile and there have been no problems." he said. "For this to be considered an adult business is ridiculous." As for the worry that the tattoo parlor is located within 200 feel of a public park, he said his children, like most others, now go to Bob King Park because it has th? "Tangle Town" superstructure. Before the council voted to recommend the special use. Councilman Barry Wood said. "I have no issue w ith the business and where it is located." In other business at Monday evening's meeting, the City Council: • Approved a request for an extension of credit of $350,000 for another year to assure that Barfield Dnsc will be constructed within the Hanover Village housing project. Tim Curtin, an attorney with Vamum. Riddcring. Schmidt and Howlett, represent- See COUNCIL, continued page 2 Citizens want answers to SW Barry sewer woes by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Two Delton area citizens Tuesday told the Barry County Board of Commissioners they want answers to troubles al the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System's wastewater treatment plant The plant has not been in compliance with the nitrate discharge requirements set by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) during winter months. Lloyd Goyings. chairman of the Southwest Barry A time for blessings and celebration.. Several hundred gathered Sunday for the blessing and dedication ol .he expanded and renovated St. Rose School in Hastings The Most Rev. Paul V Donovan (left), retired bishop ol the Kalamazoo Diocese, presided Behind him are altar server Emily Dreyer. Father Chuck Fischer, pastor of St ing Flexible Horizons and speaking on be­ half of one of the project's developers. Fred Jacobs, said the same terms were being asked as were approved last year. The street must be finished by Oct. 31.1998. The project has run into some stumbling blocks in the past and had to go into Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, but Curtin said previous manager William Hefferan has been removed. He said he expects the project will be out of Chapter 11 by January. The city will use the letter of credit to pay for finishing Barfield in case the project is not finished. • Decided to hold a public hearing on the necessity of establishing a special asses'- Rose parish, special guests Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and his wife. Linda; Father Bud Horst. S.M.. retired order priest; and Sister Mane Ursula, first grade teacher at St Rose Turn to page 3 for the story and more photos Sewer and Water Authority, has said. Wall Lake resident Barbara Cichy. who has researched troubles at the plant since April, claimed the plant has not been in compliance in January through May for the past three years. She said she is concerned not only about the environmental effect of illegal discharge, but also about the possibility users of the system will be forced to pay higher talcs if the DEQ starts fining the authority. The DEQ said earlier this month that the excess nitrate discharge is not harming the environment "in this particular setup because it vents to a lake." Treated liquid discharged from the plant is not meeting the stale's total and inorganic nitrogen limits of five milligrams per liter because the temperature of the sewage entering the plant "is lower than anticipated." Goyings has said. Microbes cannot effectively break down the nitrogen at the cooler temperature. He said that wastewater discharge limit is "half of the drinking water standard, which is 10 milligrams per liter " Goyings. who also is Prairieville Township Supervisor, told the board remedial measures arc being taken to try to solve the plant's problems. Cichy and Dcllo.i resident John Hosier pressed the issue with a number of questions and concerns they have with the project. "The monitoring love’s are measuring 22 milligrams per liter and in September the level was 50 milligrams per liter." Cichy said. "Over a period of time, the consumer has heard nothing but lame excuses for the reasons why this is occurring... The (sewer) pipes that were randomly checked. 10 percent of the leads were found to be at a shallow depth, and above the 5.5 feet, where they were designed to be placed See SEWER, continued page 17 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16 1997 News Briefs Pumpkin carving party is Oct. 25 The annual pumpkin carving part) al the Hasting* Public Library this year will be held al IO 'll a in and again al II Saturday. Oct 25 Participant* can carve or paint a jacko-lantem at the library Pre registration is necessary lor one ol the 25 slots al cither nine The library will furnish the pumpkins, tools and paint To register, call the library al 945­ 426' Civil War flag to be adopted The Hany County Historical S«*cieiy will have a ccremiwiy at 11 a in Satur­ day. Oct 25. at l yden Paik to adopt a Civil War llag The society will adopt a llag that was carried into battle by the 21st Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment, which was made up mostly ol Barry County men On hand tor the ceremony will be rep­ resentative'. Iron* the Michigan Capitol Committee the Capitol Battle Flags Task Force and the Slate Legislature Hie historical society made a contri­ bution ol $1 .(KM) to save and preserve the battle llag Flu, pneumonia clinics scheduled The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment will offer llu and pneumonia clinics this month throughout the area. Shots will be available Irom noon to 4 p in every Thursday in October at the Thoma* Jefferson Hall in Hastings Cost is $10 lor a llu shot and $15 lor a pneumonia shot There will be no charge lor people with Medicare B or Medicaid cards Blue Care Network cards will enable holders to gel free llu shots Tetanus shots will be free Other sites and dates arc 8 30 to 11 a.in Oct IK at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 2 to 4 p m Oct 28 at Lakewood High School. 4 to 7 p.m Oct 2* Maple Leal Grange, and 2 .'0 to 4 .'(> p in Oct 29. Sunfield United Methodist Church For more information, call the Health Department al 945-9516 Showcase features gospel, bluegrass An evening of gospel bluegrass, fea­ turing Wascpi Bluegrass Gospel Sinners and Hosea Humphrey will be held al 6 .'(> tonight at the Arby s Musicians Showcase in Hastings The Wascpi singers, from Centreville, arc veterans of the Showcase and have performed at the Hastings Summcrfesl. Barry County Fair, the Great Event and area churches Members include Jack Stauffer, banjo. James Brown, guitar. R»*d Zchr. bass. Eric Cowles, mandolin and fiddle, and Freeman Staufler. dobro Humphrey is a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Middleville A trequent pert ormer at Showcase, he has been the longtime host of "Gospel Song Roundup' for WBCH-AM radio at 7:45 am Sunday s Seating at the Showcase is on a first come, first-served basis Thornapple Wind Band starts Nov. 6 The Thomapple Wind Band is making plans for another season of concerts un­ der the leadership of directors Joe LaJoye ol Hastings and Dave Macqueen ol laikewood Membership in the ensemble is open to any post-high *chcx>l age musician who warts to play and can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule A spokesperson tor the group said though all are welcome, the band partic­ ularly needs clarinet and percussion players There is a child care program, al $1 per child, for rehearsals, which will be from 7 to 9 p in at the Hastings High School band room Thursdays. Nov 6. H and 20 and Dec 4. with a concert scheduled tor ' p m Dec 7 in Hastings I'he band will meet at the Lakewmid High Sch*M»l band room lor the second half of the season Rehearsals then will be Ihursday evenings. Feb 19 and 26 and March 5 and 12. with a concert at 7 '0 pm March I ' in I-ike Odessa There is no funding lor the orchestra, hut donations collected al the two con­ verts will be used to promote and sup­ port the voniinuaiKc of the ensemble Those who want more information may coniac' committee members Kim Domkc Tracy Texicr Lynn Mc­ Connell. Harland Nyc. Jim Hilton. Mike Scobey. Kathy Scobey or Lon Wortley or call the directors. LaJoye at 94* 9766 .< Ma%queen at '74- 3037 Fiddlers’ Jamboree slated for Oct. 25 The Original Michigan Fiddlers' As­ sociation Fiddlers' Jamboree will be held Saturday afternoon and evening. Oct 25. at the Barry Expo Center The lamborce is set for I to 5 p tn and dancing will be from 7 to 10 Wellness Center grand opening set Pennock Hospital will have a com­ munity grand opening of the new Health and Wellness Center from 9 a m. to 6 p.m Thursday. Oct. 30 Visitors can tour the new and ex­ panded facility. which accommodates more equipment, a pool and an aerobics center The center will offer IK orga­ nized classes and the p<x>l will be used tor rehabilitation programs, water aero­ bics. and recreational exercise and com­ petitive swimming lor member.. Haunted house attraction opens The Hastings Jaycee*' annual haunted house attraction this year again will fea­ ture the haunted foreslat the BJ Hydraulics site at 6590 South Wall Lake Road 'Flic Halloween season exhibit will be open from 7 to II p in. Fridays and Saturday *. Oct 17 and 18. 24 and 25 and on Halloween Friday. Oct 31. I'he haunted house and forest also wdl be open Thursday. Oct 16. 23 and 30. from 7 to 9 p in with free hot dogs and apple cider Admission is $6. The Jaycees also will be have a kids* costume contest al the haunted house site Sunday . Oct. 26. from I to 3 p.m. Games and treats will be included. Cost is $5 Historical Society banquet is tonight The Barry County Historical Society will have its annual banquet at 6:30 p m tonight tThursday. Oct 16) at the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. 3 1/2 miles north of Hastings on M-43 A social hour will begin al 6:30 with dinner at 7 The menu will include Swiss steak and baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, relish tray, two salads, vegetable, rolls, butler, coffee, tea or milk and pie for dessert. The program will be "Saving the Civil War Flags Michigan Men Fought Under." by Kerry Chartkoff and Matt Van Acker, both members of the Michi­ gan Capitol "Save the Flags" Commit­ tee The Barry Couniy Histoneal Society has adopted the 21st Michigan Infantry llag on behalf of the people of Barry County The infantry was made up mostly of Barry County men who fought in the Civil War Cost for the dinner will be $10. Dinner to benefit Habitat on Oct. 17 A Swiss steak and chicken dinner at the First United Methodist Church of Hastings irom 4:30 Io 7 p.m. Friday. Oct 17. will benefit the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity Besides the choice of two meats, the meal will include potatoes and gravy, vegetable, salad. beverage and dessert. Proceeds from the fund-raising dinner will be used to help Habitat, a non-dcnominalional Christian ministry, build decent, affordable housing for people in need ‘All Hallows Eve* set at Charlton Park The fifth annual "All Hallows Evening' program al Charlton Park will be held Irom 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Oct. The event is designed for children age. 12 and under and their adult companions All youngsters 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Activities will include a costume con­ test. lack-o-lantein contest, doughnuts on a string. storytelling, hay odes on a wagon pulled by draft hones and oldlashioned treats, such as licorice. root beer barrels, peppermints, popcorn balls and ginger snap cookies. C arved or decorated jack-o-lanlcrns must be submitted for judging by 4 pm . Moiytelling is scheduled for 5:15 and contest winners will be announced at (> p in aiound the bonfire ( hildien are urged Io bring their own ' trick or iic.il bags Admission is yt per person, children ages 2 and under are f ree A $12 family pass includes two adults tages 13 and olden and immediate family-related chil­ dren \ hunted number of tickets are avail­ able at Felpausch stores in Hastings. Carl s ,n Nashs ille and Lake Odessa and Pastoor s until Oct 22 al noon For ri.'ic information, call the Char Ii«m i'.uk offivC al 945-3775 Taffee Drive won’t need to be improved, due to council action by David T. Young Editor William Slagstad. who wants to build a house on Taffee Drive, got an unexpected present at a public hearing Monday night during the Hastings City Council meeting The council decided to officially recognize Taffee as a city street, enabling him to build the house without the ordinance stipulation that the street where n is located be im­ proved. or paved The move went against the recommenda­ tion of city administration, which main tamed that Taffee has never been considered a street and that a majority of landowners (59 percent) along the gravel road have agreed to a special assessment to pay lor pas mg A city ordinance requires that homes be built on public (improved) streets or (he builder has to gel approval for a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals There­ fore. City Manager Howard l\*nrod contended that Slagstad could not build his home until the street could be improved and accepted as a public street Slagstad himself said he could go either way on the issue, but he would like to begin work on his house as soon as possible A number of citizens, including Thomas Taffee and former Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich. spoke in favor of official recognition of Taffee as a public street. Klovanich asked the council to reconsider two policies "charging residents for storm sewers and forcing people to improve streets bclore they can build "1 don't think either of these policies are fair." he added. "I don't believe the people elected you to make unfair policies." Klovanich said it can be regarded as a mat­ ter of selective enforcement, contending that he has seen houses built on dirt or gravel roads before without any requirement of im­ proving the road (hat goes by the residence He called Penrod's contention that Tai fee Drive is not a public street "totally ludi­ crous. It's been a street for 40 years " Klovanich said the Jones and Taffee Addi­ tion was accepted by the city in 1961, is on ihe plat map and therefore is not subject to rules spelled out in the local ordinance from 1970 Councilwoman Deb Dorcy disagreed I d<»n t think citizens al large should have Io pay lor improvements land storm sewer) when they (developers) choose to build at a gravel site." But Councilmen Joe Blcam and Robert May said they thought Klovanich made valid points And Councilman Harold Hawkins said he agreed that there have been houses built in the city without nearby roads being improved Penrod acknowledged that Taffee may have been platted, but. "Il was our impression that it wasn't intended to be a developed street." Taffee said the first house built at that ad­ dition was shortly after 1961 and sewer and water was extended to it. "That doesn't necessarily make it a street." said Penrod. Current Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said that a distinction must be made “between a platted right of way and a developed street, or what constitutes an ac­ cepted public street " Penrod said there arc platted streets exist­ ing in fields. "Will we consider a two-track (dirt road) a street as well'*" he asked. "Where do we draw the line?" Klovanich said. "All other streets (at one time) looked like fields before they were built " May said Taffee Drive should be regarded as a street because it is used by motorists and is maintained Mayor Frank Campbell added. The city improved that street to gel to our well house " Taffee many years ago sold land with that well to the city. "I think you've got U grandfather some ol these things in." he said The mayor noted that. "That street's wash­ ing out as we sit here talking. There's got to be something done about it " Klovanich then asked. "If we improve this street (Taffee Drive), can I build on the cor­ ner lot. or do I have to take out a petition, (to improve Thom Drive)?" He was told he could build without the pe­ tition because much of the frontage would be part of an improved street A motion to declare the necessity of im­ proving Taffee Drive failed 5-2. with only Dorcy and Councilwoman Miriam White voting affirmatively. "I have no problem with requiring thal.we improve streets before building homes. "Bleam explained, "but it has to be done across the board." "I don't feel we should hold up the home being built there," added May. Then a motion to declare Taffee Drive a public street passed 6-1. with only Dorcy dissenting. David Jaspcrse and Evelyn Brower were absent. It will be considered a street from High Street to Thom Drive. The city will have to maintain it as a gravel street, just like sev­ eral others within its borders Meanwhile. Slagstad car. start work on his new house A council workshop may be held in the future to sk •ermine what should be done with other dirt or gravel roads in the city. Rutland board approves Clearview construction by Shelly Sulser Staff Water Eight lots in the first phase of the Clearview Lake Estates housing develop­ ment project on M-37 west of Heath Road were given unanimous plat approval Oct 8 by members of the Rutland Township Board The approval clears the way for developer Larry Poll to construct eight new houses on eight lots in the development, roned R-l res­ idential. said Rutland Township Supervisor Bob Edward* । Also at the meeting Wednesday. Edwards reported that public opinion on a pending blight ordinance is still being collected and passed along to Township Attorney Lynda Thomsen Edwards' comments were prompted by res­ ident Roger Vclmont of Irving Road, who asked for the status of the ordinance "We arc gelling letters and comments from people, and some of them I think are very gcxxJ suggestions I'm very pleased with the overall comments we are gelling." Edwards said. "I've written them back and thanked (hem and told them that we will take their recommendations and decide a gixxJ ordinance for all concerned." The board s intent to compose a blight or­ dinance created a furor al the September township board meeting when residents ex­ pressed fear that proposed wording would make violators of all township residents. As a result, the board sent the ordinance back to its ordinance committee for revision. "We're not in a big rush to push this through." Edwards said, though he asked that any more recommendations coming from the public be turned in to him by next week "A lol of minds are better in this situa­ tion," he said It also was noted that attorney Thomsen is still gathering information in preparation for the possibility of filing a lawsuit against the City of Hastings over extending water and sewer to the new Wal-Mart site at Heath Road and M-37/M-43. "They (Wal-Mart) are still trying to work out their utilities." Edwards lold trustee Fin Icy Han Jord after asking for a project up­ date "They plan on coming and we're still hoping we can work out an agreement with the city maybe we can get the utilities to them it they break ground in the spring, maybe we can provide that " if not. Wal-Mart has offered to put in its own well and package treatment plant if the city and township cannot reach an agree­ ment The board in August unanimously ap­ proved giving its attorney the authority to file sun against the City of Hastings over extending city utilities to the site. Al that time. Edwards explained that the purpose would be to gel an interpretation oxer a 30-ycar contract the township con­ tends allows an average use by township users of l(N).(XX) gallons of city water and sewer per day He said the city contends that because Wal-Mart was not part of the district in the 1992 contract, a new agreement ha* to he drawn up to provide services to the site Hastings City Manager Howard Penrod has said that (he city cannot extend water and sewer without a service agreement, and that normally a city would require annexation ol township land to provide utilities, but Hast­ ings has expressed to the townships that it would not demand annexation “We do require a fair pay ment or tax shar­ ing to pay for growth on our borders m our expense." he has been quoted as saying City taxpayers do not benefit by extending ulilililes that allow the townships to grow at the city's expense. Penrod added He said he agreed utilities should not be provided one customer al a time and that he wanted to pul together a comprehensive agreement that customers would abide by. In other business last Wednesday night, the board • Approved the transfer of a State Class C liquor license from the Blarney Stone bar on Chief Noonday Road to new owners Mic Brenhoff Inc. • Approved the recommendation of the township's Planning Commission to rezone the Noms Beacon property just west of Hastings Chrysler Plymouth on M-37/M-43 from an R-5 recreation district to a C-3 gen­ eral business district • Adopted Ordinance No. 54 to amend^he zoning ordinance/map for rczoning of prop­ erty located at 2497 Gun Lake Road fron^RI single family residential to C-2 commu­ nity business district. • Adopted Ordinance No. 55 that amends the zoning ordinance/map for rczoning pov­ erty behind Pine Haven Estates I and the west side of M-37. The ordinance rczx$jcs the property from R-l single family rcsidjn tial to R-2 single family residential. • Noted that Cable Michigan Inc. has changed its name to C-Tcch Cable. • Announced that a retirement open house for Barry County Road Commission Engi­ neer Jack Kineman will be held Wednesday. Oct 22 COUNCIL, cont. from page 1 ment district to finance improvements for a housing project on Dibble Street. James Wiswcll. developer is asking to be allowed to have a water main be extended from the subdivision north on Dibble to link with an existing main to form a looped sys­ tem with Montgomery Street for an esti­ mated cost of $5,000. • Granted the fire department permission to build an office addition, even though it will encroach on the Mill Street right of way. • Referred back to staff a request from the Michigan Department of Transportation to have the city release control part of State Road and Woodlawn Avenue. The sections arc on State Road from Broadway west to the city limits and on Woodlawn from Broadway cast to the city limits. The MDOT said it would be responsible for maintaining the roads. Mayor Frank Campbell said. "I'm very much opposed to the stale taking over any of our streets.. The issue is local control." Penrod said city officials also want to check with members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners too sec w hat they think • Agreed with Hastings Township's sug­ gestion that Judge Richard Shaw be used as a facilitator in negotiations between the city and (ownship over extension of water and sewer services. • Granted a slay of a local ordinance to al­ low Civil War rc-cnactors to fire volleys with rifles and use black powder to fire a miniature cannon during a ceremony Oct. 25 at Tyden Park to adopt a flag that a Barry County regiment fought under during the Civil War. The flag has been adopted by the Barry County Historical Society, which is plan­ ning the ceremony, according to its presi­ dent. Mike Hook. • Approved bids of $35.69 per ton from Morton Salt for rock salt; of 57.470 from Wolverine Paving for asphalt pa ring; and of $12,675 from Stampfler Construction for concrete work. Councilman Harold Hawkins abstained from the last of the three votes. • Accepted a repair bid of $8,625 to get ifcc pump back in service for well house No. 45 • Adopted two ordinances dealing with signs in residential districts and special (arid use standards for churches, schools, hospitals and public and institutional uses, and with signage requirements. j. • Heard Fire Chief Roger Caris say that residents must call the fire department if they want to bum leaves and brush. The burning must be done in the driveway, behind the house or in a garden spot. No burning is permitted after 9 p.m. • Heard Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield announce that city pickup of yojd debris will start the week of Nov. 3. X • Received the building inspector's third quarter report for July. August and Septem­ ber. It was noted that 31 permits were ac­ cepted at an estimated total value of $1,958,532 Elliott arraignment date is postponed The District Court arraignment date lor Suzanne Elliott on possible charges ot involuntary manslaughter has been postponed indefinitely. Her arraignment had seen set for Thursday. Oct. 16 Elliott. 20. of Hastings, was arrested on the possible charge after she crashed her boy friend's GMC Jimmy into the front entrance of the Felpausch Food Center at 127 S Michigan St. in Hast­ ing* Oct 3 The crash killed Joyce M. Hyde ol Aho Gerry Johnson ol Middles die died al Butterworth Hospti.il m Grand Rapids eight days alter the accident after suffer­ ing multiple fractures and internal in­ juries. Both people were inside (he store when the accident occurred. Elliott suffered minor injuries and her 2-ycar-old daughter. Ashely. was not hurt. No formal charges have been filed against Elliott and Barry County Prose­ cutor Dale Crowley is out of the office until Fridas and is unavailable for comment Police are still not releasing (he re­ sults of a blood alcohol test taken on Elliott allci the accident Elliott is free on a S25.OUO interim personal recognizance bond. .’ > ; : �The Hastings Banner Thursday. October 16. 1997 — Page 3 New school and parish facilities dedicated at St. Rose Church many special guests, including puoiic scnoci otticials. attended tne dedication ceremony, officiated by the Most Rev. Paul V. Donovan, shown at the podium Dunng the open house, visitors toured the new library at St Rose School. A huge cake, decorated with a frosting drawing of St Rose School, was served during the open house Showing off the artistic creation are (from left) Jean Ziegler. Bianca iberie and Lua Ibene F B .a Jo Carr (left), serving Mabel Boylon. was one of the many who helped with Sunday s harvest dinner. ; Christine Maurer 3. and brother Kevin. 5. (in the background) seemed intrigued 2 with the guinea pig ana educational toys in the new St Rose kindergarten room. "^JeanwhJe. their father Torr. Maur, ■ does his best to entertain their three-rnonthold sister Rebecca during the opor ‘ ouse by Elaine Gilbert As.\txtai:l Editor Parishioners ol Si Rose of Lima Catholic Church have sacrificed lime, talent and material gixxfv to renovate and expand their elementary school and parish facilities, and Sunday they celebrated the Inntsol then efforts. Several hundred people packed the ail-put pose room in the school’s new wing to al lend lhe dedication and blessing ol St Rose School in Hastings The Most Rev. Paul V Donovan, retired bishop ol the Kalama/«M> Diocese, called the structure a beautiful building "11 is a great accomplishment lor St Rose of Lima parish.' said Donovan, who presided over lhe ceremony .aid noted the “great deal of sacrifice" that made lhe new educational and parish facilities possible. He congratulated I'alher Chuck Fischer, pastor of St. Ruse parish, and "lhe many people who worked on lhe dtlferei • commit­ tees that have brought us to this day and to all the members ol this parish community Fischer, in his welcoming remarks, also thanked those who helped so much during lhe project’’ St Rose Principal Steve Youngs received special recognition Irom Donovan "Many deserve mention, but I want to ac­ knowledge the service, lhe ministry, the witness of Steve Youngs." Donovan said “Sieve is in his |9th year of serving as principal of this school Not only does he give of himself fully in the educational field, but he is also the director of the religious education piogram of the pan Ji He is in charge of tin. . ai* ministry . He directs the choir and a lot of oth-r things "In the scripture reading today. God speaks to us about the fact that together as God’s servants working together we can do wonderful things. Donovan said "Together then I give over this structure, renovated new- schixd and parish center to the laird and we ask his abundant blessing on all who pass through this building He said the St Rose Schixd project is symbolic ’’of what you can do when you work together." Donovan made reference to l ather Chuck Fischer's Sunday morning liturgy, noting that "many, many people have gone before you here al St Rose parish.’ laying the foundations for the church and the original school and that current parishioners arc building upon those foundations In chapter 3 of the first letter to the Corinthians. "St. Paul tells us in the name of the Lord, that those who build on lhe foundations that have the Lord present will receive their reward." Donovan said. The St Rose Schixd project "is also a symbol ol your recognition that all that you arc and all that you have is a gift of the Lord." he said "Tixlay. you arc giving back to the Lord some ol the blessings He has shared with you You arc giving back to Him this very beautiful structure "It is a symbcl. finally. <»f your faith in Gixl by the fact that you realize that your sc cunly lies in Gixl alone. ” Donovan said. He told the gathering that during the mid1970s. when he was the Dnx'esan bishop, "we had to give serious consideration to the closure of St. Rose Schixd’ because of de chnmg enrollment and mounting expenses "But. through the work ol your pastors and through the cooperation of everyone in the parish, we have reached this wonderful day ." Catholic schixds exist primarily to edu­ cate children tn the faith and in the values given by Jesus Christ. Donovan said But because we are in the schixd busi­ ness. we must also strive and seek at all times lor excellent iii academics." he said Those arc the goals ol St Rose School to impart spiritual values, assist in spuitual formation and provide an excellent academic experience, he said. "As we know. Gixl is the source ol all knowledge God invites us to know all truth through Jesus, the Word made flesh dwelling among us. All our efforts jt learning about the world and about human life must bring us to know the truth and to worship the one true Gixl Today, we will ask God’s blessing on this center built for seeking, learning and teaching what is true. We ask that those entrusted with the edu­ cation of children and youth in these rixims may teach their students how to join the dis covenes of human lite, human wisdom with the truth ol the Gospel so that they may know better lhe Lord Jesus and follow Him in their daily lives." Donovan said We ask that lhe adults who gather in this space may grow in their own faith as they enrich the life and direct lhe activities of this parish community ’ See DEDICATION,continued Page IS Pictured by the new cornerstone, denoting the 1961 school building and the 1997 expansion, at the school’s main entrance are (from left). Sister Constance Fifelski. associate superintendent of Catholic schools in the Kalamazoo Diocese; the Most Rev. Paul V. Donovan, retired bishop of the Kalamazoo Diocese. Steve Youngs. St Rose School principal: and Father Chuck Fischer, pastor of St Rose parish (The 1904 cornerstone from the original school is encased on the other side of the entrance.) Mark Kolanowski (right! and sons Mitchell. 3. and Ben. 2. look over the new computers in the school library I he St. Rose Choir accompanied by M.-ty Shaw at the piano led the audience in singing two songs during the program �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16. 1997 LETTERS.,.from our readers Recount yields no change in Maple Valley verdict Action on animal shelter long overdue To the editor: Hate you been ik'wn to the county animal control animal shelter lately'** There is a different dirt and gravel drive now There is alot of construction "around" the facility, all having to do with the water treatment plant But where is the much needed and anticipated and approved (by the county commissioners) renovation work on the shelter’ During my last conversation with Michael Brown, the County administrator, it was stated that the county was still waiting for figures from the "brick'* man and that a start up date for the renovation work would be about the first of October We are now at the middle of October and as of Monday. Oct. 13. no work had started al the animal shelter At the April 22 commissomers' meeting, chairman James Bailey commented that the state had made it clear that the current shelter had certain "deficiencies" and improvements must be made The commissioners approved to put the renovation project out for public bid The April 24 issue of the Banner quoted Commissioner Bailey as stating "I Mill want to still stay on the same schedule. 30 days from now I want to see something done so lhe contractors will have to bid fast I don’t care how we do this if it means to get that stinking, stupid problem that has been facing this county for 30 years done ' Considerably more than 30 days have come and gone since the commissioners approved the necessary funds for the needed renova­ tion The best of the weather tor outside work has also slipped by The board members of the Barry County Humane Society also arc concerned about the employees and the housing of the animals that would be at the animal shelter during the renovation process Bailey also was quoted in that same Banner as stating "We re going to have to find a place for those animals during that (renovation) " Since some of the work that is to be done, such as the sealant that is to be applied to the concrete floors in the kennels, would invoice substances that will emit fumes that would not be healthy or safe for humans or animals, we certainly expect such arrangements have been made, or will the shelter have to be closed during the renovation process, possibly resulting in the illegal abandonment or "dum ping" of unwanted cats and dogs along the county's backroads by irresponsible pet owners'.’ For the record, the board of directors of the Barry County Humane Society is not sold on by Cindy J Smith the idea that another patch job (renovation) of the current facility is the best solution to what has probably been one of the most tiresome and longest running issues for this county We still feel that a totally new structure at a com­ pletely different site would he the best use of money, be it county money, money raised from the private sector, or donations However, the county has approved up to $50,000 for the state mandated renovations, work that should have been done a long tunc ago. and still has not been started I can only hope, that when the work is actually begun, the commissioners and other members of the Central Service Committee who oversee the running c.f the animal shelter have considered the health and welfare of the employees and have made arrangements for the proper hous mg for the animals at the shelter and those in­ coming animals I also realize that the county animal shelter is. as one commissioner once told me. at the bottom of the list of priorities for this board of commissioners, and based on the lack of ac­ tion with regards to any real "action" at the facility. I can only say that must be so very true Kathy Wiggins President. Barry County Humane Society Many classes in ‘School of Hard Knocks’ Dear editor: Life is a serious of ages. eons, segments of time I. as well as all my fellow human be­ ings. have quite a history in the "School of Hard Knocks " I. as well as some others, received our diploma a couple of years ago from that school (at our 50th class reunion) The School of Hard Knocks at times can be rough and tough; rewarding or discouraging, challenging or boring; stretching or shrink­ ing. sometimes, some of us even chose to (or were required to) repeat some of the courses I. as well as some others, perhaps most of my age was raised on the farm. Now let me tell you. that was a practical, versatile. Riverside good resting place Dear editor: I was in town Oct 7 and while I was there. I look the opportunity to visit the gravesite of a loved one who is buried at Riverside cemetery In my search. I was unable to locate my relative's plot, at which time I ran into the groundskeeper He was very helpful in help­ ing me with my search, and in a matter of a tew minutes, my relatives plot had been located I have to say. it has been a while since my last visit and I really can't say I have ever seen a more beautiful, well kept place than this one I was especially impressed with the man­ nerism and competency of this particular gentlemen , Il comforts me to know my loved one has such a wonderful resting place Debbie Cole Grand Rapids Felpausch accident was no mystery To the editor: I would like to further comment on your ar­ ticle on the accident at the local Felpausch store The following points, according to your story. arc factual The driver had been drink­ ing alcohol during the day. lhe driver vas under medication for an illness, the driver was under age for liquor All three factors were evident as truth We know that when taking any antibotics. one should never consume liquors of any kind It goes with all medications These factors fail to make this outcome any mystery What becomes a mystery to us is. in which direction the wheels of justice are turn­ ing’ Anyone of us who have lost a loved one in an accident, liquor related, well know the pain for life it causes There is no mystery about that Bonnie Strickland Hastings HastingsBaNNER challenging, stretching education If you think the farm was sufficient education, just try put ling it in the age of the Great Depression, the ’3<X." I can t say for sure, but perhaps, "the do-it-yourself-kit" was invented or reinvented in that era One of the best innovations I heard of was a carpenter who took his tools and went to a construction site, and just went to work, without being hired By the way. he got the job he desperately needed Three of the subjects studied in the Schruil of Hard Knocks were I) How to make a liv­ ing. 2) How to live. 3) How to live with peo­ ple I have often thought and even suggested that there should be an elective subject offered in high school on. "depression living " It might just be one of the most practical and profitable courses. Another concept, which is even more im­ portant than "subjects studied" is "lessons learned.” Now that's what counts Thai’s where the rubber meets the road Allow me to reminisce a bit about "lessons learned" in the School of Hard Knocks in the '30s and thereafter One of the most difficult courses, and one I had to repeat. I don't remember how many times, is called "Priorities." (first things first). Another very difficult course was. "Providence " (the way the hall bounces and why ’) Another course. I call "The Attitude of Gratitude" (this takes most all the stress out of life and prevents burnout, and nervous breakdowns) Another course is called "Sow­ ing and Reaping" or "Cause and Effect” (every effect must have its sufficient cause) This is a real profit maker and a tremendous motivator Another course is called. "The Power to Get Wealth" (not just money). It might weli be called "Wisdom " Let me conclude with these quotes and references from the text o! the final exam in the School of Hard Knocks "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and in* fraction." Proverbs 1:7 Perhaps history ought to be spelled "HisStory " (referring to Jesus) "This is the stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the cliief cor­ nerstone Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:11-12. A young girl asked her mother. "Why doesn't God do something about all the wickedness, heartbreaks, broken homes, and hurting children, in our world?" The mother replied. "He has. He sent Jesus, who takes away lhe sin of the world, and then He sent you. to be a reflector of Him " Rus Sarver. Hastings Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor’s discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accepted. • Letters serving the function o' "cards of thanks" will not be accepted unless thr-re is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. ■ Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. - We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. had said during an interview "I just wanted to be sure, that tally is only 13 votes cither 'Burd had also remarked (hat because lhe election was done on paper ballots, he fell there was a greater margin for error than if done hy machine Canvassers met last Thursday in lhe commissioners' room at the court house and began recounting During that procedure, which was open to the public, anyone who felt a vote "invalid" could requc'l that it be investigated Originally 1.397 votes were cast, with 706 saying yes The tally for no voters was 6KI , When the recount was completed, the no votes totaled only 679 There were no other changes by the Board of Canvassers Maple Valley officials have since passed a resolution authorizing the bond and arc preparing to begin finalizing building plans. Plough there is no date for ground breaking set as of yet. Superintendent Clark Volz said that he will keep the public informed and plans to involve them in every step of the way. He also added that he is sensitiveSo those who fell the renovations unnecessary. I am grateful that this bond issue passed, for the sake of the kids." he said. "But the whole idea wasn't to win. it was to find out what the voters wanted." j LEGAL NOTICE STATUTORY NOTICE (BY PERSON CLAIMING TITLE UNDER TAX DEED) To tho owner or owners of ony ond oil interests in or lions upon the property described Take Notice Sale was lawfully mode of the following described property lor unpaid taxes on that property, ond that the undersigned has title to the property under tax deed or deeds issued for the property You ore entitled to o reconveyance of this property within 6 months offer return ol ser­ vice of this notice, upon payment to rhe treasurer of the county tn which th# property is located of oil sums paid for the tax sole purchase together with 50 percent m addition and rhe fees of the sheriff for rhe service or cost of publication of this notice The service or pubbcot.on costs shall be^the some os for personal service of a summons on commencing a civil action without other addi­ tional cost or charge. If payment os described in this notice is not mode, the undersigned wilj in­ stitute proceedings for possession of the propiwty. Description of land: State of Michigan. Gourde of Barry. Township of Prairieville. TIN-RI0W. Io4 14 and 15. Plot of Stoney Point. This parcel is artXmproved residential parcel *08-0)2 490-002-00 ; Amount necessary to redeem. 58 283 26 j>lus fees of the sheriff and the cost of publicaUa* of this notice. p Croig ond Lynn Bashore Z 10854 Hermitage Point Rd. *, Middleville. Ml 49333 Know Vour legislators: <> Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909,: phone (517) 373-3400. «• State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry" County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich.', 48909. phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry' County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 300142 Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. „ Public Opinion Should school be required to start after Labor Day? The Michigan Legislature is considering a bill that would require school district* to Mart tftn school year after Labor Day. Proponents say it will help the tourist industry. Opponents ay the state now requires more hours in the classroom. What do you think? Frederic Jacobs vce President Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • Davel T Young iEd*or) Eiatne Gilbert lAwstanf EcStofi Barbara Gan Jason Carr Cmdy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Mabel Ruth Zachary ads accepted Monday through 1 ■'Xi, 9-i— tc 5 3C £ n Saturday 8 30 a " Noon ' Scott Ommen jerr,- Johnson Cmdy 0 Net'i Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties 329 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Bo. B Hastings Mi 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid a* Hastings Mi 49058 3 U.S. Senate : Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Buildingj Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4622. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C) 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rkdf Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress ) Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vemon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Inring, Cartton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion ol Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. ,4 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria: townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202j 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line foe. Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. Hastings Banner. Inc. • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • (10/16) ----------------------------------------- —-------------------------------------- d- A D-rson 0» J Afl Graph-cs inc ’9S2 N B'n.Klway •Mstrngs V 49058 0602 <6’61 945 9C54 John Jacobs P’FS-den? Joyce Ryan I __________________________________________________OR at, Devoted to the intrrests of Barry County Since 1856 °ub.rsf"-xl by Stuff Writer Alter a recount last week, the results of the Maple Valley special bond election of Sept 22 have changed by only two votes, so lhe building will go on. Voters went to the polls last month to de­ cide a $X 5 billion project that would elimi­ nate portable classrooms, add and upgrade science labs, and add a junior high wing to the existing junior-senior high school, in­ cluding an auxiliary gym. Much discussion over what was necessity and what were "unnecessary trills" followed a similar election last spring Results at that time also were very close, with those saying “no" only defeating the proposed project by 52 votes This election was also a close one. with ‘yes" voters outnumbering those against the project by only 25 votes Il was also considered a historical event in the district because it was the only bond is­ sue to pass since the consolidation of the Vermontville and Nashville districts. That consolidation look place over 30 years ago. After seeing how close lhe results were. Barry County County Commissioner Tim Burd of Nashville took election workers to task and requested a recount by the BarryCounty Board of Canvassers "I wasn't calling anyone dishonest." he Travis Corstangr, Caledonia: Scott Mueller, Hastings: Sue Yerke, Freeport: Molly Winans, Hastings: Robert Fecnstra. Hastings: "After Labor Day. because there will be more summer." "I don't think the kids need more hours in school. There is too much tourism in Michigan already.” “School districts should be allowed to set their own schedules." ”1 can see both sides of it. If it Mans after Labor Day, it would be nice, but then they have to go longer in the school year.” 1 don’t think they should because they need all the school time they can get.” ” 5 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16, 1997 — Page 5 Make sure you get your money’s worth "Free!” "No cost to you?" "Absolutely no charge’" Most consumers realize that "free offers" eventually wind up costing them Yet some mutual fund shoppers continue to confuse "no i,-.joad" with "no cost." What's worse, they use , <his bargain promise as a criteria for selecting ' their funds. . Every mutual fund has costs. Although no’"’load funds may not charge an up-front fee. their Jl 'annual expenses can have a significant negative L impact on your return Most load funds compensate brokers by ^charging you a fee (load) when you make an i.^investment or redeem shares, by paying fees to ■j.thc broker every year, or by some combination .,.(0f the two These funds typically arc priced io encourage long-term investing, which is wliat * mutual fund investing should be. Mark Freeman, president of one of the largest fund “'families distributed exclusively by brokcr-dcal- ers. says. “Die longer you stay with us. the bel­ ter off you arc in terms of expenses “ Freeman - STOCKS L The following prices are Irom the Close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre; yious week. ,>T&T — ’/<• 45’/i® 67s/. ., Ameritech .Anheuser-Busch 43’/.. *2*/t. 36’/. Chrysler 37’/. CMS Energy 60’/. -r/.. Coca Cola 23s/. .DAN Financial 88’5/ie - 2s/i. Dow Chemical 64’/te Exxon . Family Dollar 23 49 +1 ! 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Investors typ­ ically pay a maximum initial sales charge of 5.75 percent of their investment, but there are ways to pay less than the full sales charge: • Concurrent purchases — Simultaneously purchasing shares in more than or- fund within a family may qualify you for a quantity dis­ count. • Kights of accumulation — You can add the value of your present shares in a family of funds to ttsc amount of any new purchase to qualify for a discount on your new investment. • Statement of intention — Without obliga­ tion. you can establish a statement of intention that allows you to combine purchases you intend to make over a 13-month period with the value of your existing shares. Annual expenses, on the other hand, should not be confused with sales .charges. Mutual funds have ongoing annual expenses, just like any other business. Tlicse can be a drain on your fund's total return. You can find informa­ tion about a fund's expenses in the condensed financial information of the prospectus or in lhe fund's annual report. It's generally described as tisc "ratio of expense to average net assets" and is listed for current and past years The average industry expense ratio for a growth fund is 1.46 percent as calculated by CDA/Wicscnbcrgcr. The average for a growhand-income fund is I 42 percent, and for tax­ able fixed-income funds, it is 1.19 percent. These arc industry guidelines. If you're con­ sidering a fund with a 2 percent expense ratio, which is quite common, look for that added cxpcn.vc to cal into your profits For example, compare two funds. Fund A has a .05 percent annual expense, and Fund B's annual expense is 2 percent. Each cams a hypothetical 15 percent average compound total return over a five-year period. For a $10,000 investment. Fund A’s expenses would be $365 over the period, but Fund B's would be $1,460. Expenses come from your fund's income and profits, and if those aren't enough, yuur principal. They’re an annual "deduction" from your fund's performance When looking at a mutual fund's costs, con­ sider all costs before you decide. You may be surprised to find out just how much a "(rec lunch” costs. Keep friends and relatives "IN TOUCH" with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BAH HER. Call 945-9554. Ever since I came to Congress. m> two most important goals have been improving America's fiscal health and reasserting our moral values We arc well on our wa> to lower taxes and what looks pretty certain to be a balanced budget So now I believe we should focus more on that family, traditional values and our Nation's moral health America s greatness is not measured solely b> the size of our checkbooks or the gross na­ tional product. Surveys show that an overwhelming majori­ ty of Americans believe there is a moral crisis in America today and that Congress must ad dress a lack of respect for families, accoun­ tability. responsibility. and the simple dif­ ference between right and wrong Too often in our complex society, issues that were once very personal and decided within the family are becoming public issues debated in Con­ gress and the media One way Congress is try ing to reverse this is by giving parents, instead of bureaucrats, a little more say in what their children do Recently, we were a few votes shy on an amendment to require that parents be notified if their child gets access to contraception in school. We are fighting as well to allow greater parental choice in where children at­ tend school. In the anti-drug forums I'm holding throughout the district. I have tried to focus attention on the critical task of em­ powering parents and teachers more in the battle against drugs. Along with empowering parents. Congress has to send a clear message that certain ac­ tions affecting the moral health of our Nation cannot be condoned While well ■mentioned people can and d<> disagree on the issue of abortion, a vast marjorny of Democrats and Republicans last week joined together to deplore the practice of partial birth abortions, which many people say is nothing short of infanticide 1 would do a disservice to readers if I didn't take a moment to describe this procedure, and I must warn you it is graphic This procedure, which usually does not occur until very late in a pregnancy, requires that a baby be partially delivered and then rendered dead by an instru­ ment that removes its brain. Republicans and Democrats — many of whom support "choice" in general — joined together to support a ban on this practice The American Medical Association now recom­ mends that we abolish this practice and Former Surgeon General Dr C. Everett Koop has said. “With all that modern medicine has to offer, partial birth abortions are not needed to save the life of the mother " President Clinton, however, has vowed to again veto it The Michigan legislature has vexed over­ whelmingly to ban this practice I believe the federal government should follow Michigan's lead. This week. I joined with other members on another values issue. By cosponsoring a "Character Counts" resolution, we hope to encourage schools to help teach young Americans the importance of faith, family, responsibility, and compassion. We will con­ tinue to focus our attention on reawakening these moral values. America's greatness depends on ii. jum stroke * Next time you joke about high blood pressure... Laugh these off! Uncontrolled Mood pressure may lead to all of the atx^e. 50 rmfeon Americans nave h«b Mood pres sure and hart don't even know it. Get your Mood pressure checked regularly and call for more information CITY OF HASTINGS • FALL YARD DEBRIS PICK UP The City crews will be picking up yard deLds beginning November 3, 1997. We again request that residents limit the debris to only biodegradable yard waste. We ask that residents limit the size ol brush placed out for pick up to 6 inches in diameter. We also request that no bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradable materials be used to contain the yard debris. Residents should place the material either very near the curb in the parking lane or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. Residents should not place material In any traveled lane, or adjacent to intersections where it might present a vision obstruction. Please place materials out just prior to the November 3rd start. Everil Manshum, City Clerk Let Us Do Your Home Work Jbbnttown Township Clerk Svpo'visor Barbora Eorl (10-16) MOGTGAGC SALE , THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE Default having been mode for more than thirty (X) days in the conditions of o certain Mortgage mode by Jeffrey R. Bauer ond Elizabeth A. Bauer Street. Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 (Mor­ tgagee). dated the 19th day of September 1996 apd recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds fdr the County of Barry ond State of Michigan on this notice, for principal and interest, the sum We all should have the right to make our own voluntary decisions on ending a terminal illness of pain, suf­ fering and inevitable death. Polls show 66% of Michigan adults, 63% of Catholic people support legal­ ization of physician aid in dying. of no suit or proceedings at low or in equity hove sum sought is fully due and payable NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and the immediately inside the ground floor lobby en­ trance) of City Holl in the City of Hostings costs, charges ond expenses, together with said attorneys fee. ond also any sum or sums which Township of Irving. County of Berry. State of Michigan described as follows A parcel of land in fho West 1 2 o< the Southwest 1 4 of Section 28 No opponent to assisted suicide has the right to force their beliefs, their doctrines, their end of decisions on the people as a whole. This is a land of choice. There are those who are determined to make it otherwise. . commonly known o* 4920 Grange Rood ;R.F 408 08 28 005 00 the sole the property may be redeemed except in doned pursuant to MClA §600 3241(a) “it’s time to crawl out from under­ neath the ancient rocks of ignorance and injustice and move into the 21st Century.” Let's have Merian’s Friends physi­ cian aid in dying petition on the bal­ lot. Let the voters opinion, choice decide through Merian’s Friends peti­ tion put on the ballot the controver­ sial issue physician aid in dying. Write yourself a loan anytime with this revolving line of credit • Home Equity Fixed Enjoy a fixed term and payment Both plans come with competitive rates and a fast response to your application. So if you're thinking about doing some home work, give us .1 call today. fastings City -Bank Your Hometown Bank Since 1886 m which thirty (30) days immediately following the sale OLD KENT BANK MORTGAGEE BY RHOADES LAW OFFICE •Peter D Rhoades P49515) .Attorney for Old Kent Bank P.O 8c« 2271 Holland Ml 49<22 •616 772 4625 • Home Equity Line Opponents to assisted suicide are the Catholic hierarchy, Michigan Catholic Conference, Right to Life, Religious Right. Hospice and a group of doctors. i mincing oi th* Southwest corner of the West 1 2 i of the Southwest 1 4 Section 28 thence North on Southerly parallel to first mentioned course 250 ;feet to South Section Line thence Westerly along Hastings City Bank can help yon get your home ivork done. We offer two great home equity plans: Member FDIC Sign the petition now please. Petition can be signed on carport at 502 W. Clinton. Hastings. Hastings • Mtddli'vilk • Bellevue • X.ishvillr • Caledonia • Wayland FDIC LENDER �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16. 1997 Gregory R. Sifton I__ Eleanore Mildred Lefanty WOODLAND - Gregory R Sifton. 48. of Woodland passed away Friday. October 10. 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. He was bom April 21. 1949 in Grand Rapids, the son of Gerald and Opal (Brady) Sifton. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1967 and mamed Sue Raymond on June 12. 1976 in Woodland Mr. Sifton was employed at the Hastings Manufacturing Company for over 20 years. He then took over his fathers farm machine repair business. Mr. Sifton is survived by his wife. Sue; two sons. Drew and Lee Sifton both at home; his parents, Gerald and Opal Sifton of Woodland, one brother Randy (Sandy) Sifton of Bellevue; his mother-in-law, Shirley Raymond of Sher­ wood; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 13, 1997 at lhe Woodland United Methodist Church with Rev. Carl Lichfield officiating. Interment was at Woodland Memorial Park Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Gregory Sifton Trust Fund. Arrangements were made by lhe Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - Eleanore Mildred Lefanty. age 80. of Hastings, passed away Wednesday. October 9, 1997 at Tendercart in Hastings Mrs. Lefanty was bom on February 26. 1917 to John and Annette Hubka. She was a very giving and unselfish person. She lived a brave life in spite of her handicaps Her soul is finally at rest. Mrs. Lefanty was preceded in death by her husband. William H. Lefanty. a Jackson school teacher. She is survived by her children, William (Nancy) Lefanty of Lansing. Ixin Lefanty of Middleville and Lenore (Daniel) Clark of Jack­ son; her grandchildren. Crystal Lefanty, Holly Lefanty, Kimberly Slaby. Dana Clark, Lisa Lefanty and Nicole Lefanty; two great grand­ children, Ashleigh Lefanty and Cory Slaby and one brother, Glynn Hubka of Baraboo. Wisconsin. Donations may be made to the Jackson Seventh Day Adventist Church Worship ‘Together...at the church of your choice. Weekly schedule of services are area Hastings churches for your convenience. ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of Si Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturda) evening 6:30 p m CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . X mi South. Pastor Breni Branham Phone 623-22S5 Sunday School al 10 00 a m . Wor ship 11 00 a m , Evening Service at 6:00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m GRACE I.ITHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Hastings Rev Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sundav. Oct 19-8:00 A 10 45 am Hot) Communion. %30 Sunday School (all ages). 6 00 p m Hying Dove* Thursday. Oci 16 - 6 30 p.m Suit Supp Inter views. X 00 AA Friday. Ort 17­ 7 30 p m Wedd Vows Renewal Saturdav Out IX — 3 (M) pm Wedding. K00 NA Monday. Oct 20 — 6 30 p m Staff Supp Inter views Tuesday. Oct 21 — 7 00 p m Cong Council. 7 30 OA Wednesday — 10 00 a m Word­ -watchers. 6 30 p m TAA THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHVRCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrev A Arnett. Pastor Church office' phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10 45 a m Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share lime 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service t 30 p m Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6 30 p m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHVRCH. Comer State Rd and Boltwood St . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev Donald Brail. Asvociate Pastor Phone 945 9121 Sunday - 9 45 am Sunday School. 10 45 am Morning Worship. 5:00 pm Teens. 6 00 p m Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults "Kids Alive" for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day - 9 00 a m Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 00 a m Youth Adult Bi Me Study. 6 30 p m Kid s Quizz ing. 7 00 p m Bible Study and Prayer tn Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHVRCH. 11X5 N Bnwdway. Hastings. Ml 4905X Pastor Carl Litchfield Ph.-nr 367-4061 or Darlene Pxkard 9*5 5974 Wor ship Services Sunday. 9 00 a m . Rev Ken Vaught. 11 (JO a m . Rev Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all ages 4 H. Mondays 6 30 to 8 00 p m BIBLE STUDY Sunday . 5 00 pm Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8 00 a m . freewill offering We welcome you to our church family with the warmth of Christ’s Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH -(formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church >. 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Services 9 45 a m - Bible Clashes ■ for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship Thursday. 7 30p.m Prayer and Bi­ ble Study — Sharing Your Faith. 5 30 p m Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message". 945 9224 . 6 30 p m Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHVRCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses X (XI a m and 11 00 a m Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 pm BARRY CO. CHVRCH OF CHRIST. Ml N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices. Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor­ ship 11 a.m . Evening Services 6 p.m . Wednesday Bible Studs 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on v idem in the home Free Bible Cor respondents Course. Aug 3 Morn­ ing services al Tiden Park Picnic following Aug 14. 15. 16. V B S Thursday and Fnday at 7-8 30 p m.. Saturday at IO-II 30 a m Picnic following WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4XX7 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Service 10 30 am. Wednesday 6 00 pm Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High I CHVRCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way Randall Hanman. Pauor Sunday Service* 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. II 00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even mg Service. W’ednevday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHVRCH. comer of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Craig Super!. Organist and Director of Musk and Christian Education Church phone (6161 945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship ser­ vice over WBCH AM 1220 at 10 30 am SUNDAYS Sund-y School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m . and Wor­ ship 11 00 a m w ith child care and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade THURSDAYS Youth Handbells 5 00 p.m . Adult Hand­ bell*. 6 30 pm. Chancel Choir. 7 30 pm Fnday. Oci 17 — Habitat for Humanity Swiss Steak and Chicken Fundraiser dinner. 4 30 to 7 00 p m Sunday. (Xt 26 - CROP Walk Ingaihcr. Celebra­ tion. Evaluation 3 l-» 4 p m Q V 1 M B Y UNITED METHODLST CHVRCH M-79 PEACE COMMUNITY CHVRCH OF GOD. i33O N Wesl Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. After School Special Wednesdav .4pm P O Bro 63. Hastings. Ml 49O5X Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday , io a m and 6 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHVRCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hau mgs Ml 49O5X Father Gale Johnson. Vuar Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6pm weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Morning Mavs 10 00 a m — I92X Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHVRCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Mum. Morning Worship 9 45 and 11 00 am. Sunday School 9 45 and 11 00 a m for children and adults Family Hour 6 00 p m Sun­ day evening Monday First Mon day of lhe Month Mom s Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6 30 p m Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 p.m. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women \ Bible Study Call church office for more information, ‘MM KiMU HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . clauses for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery pro sided Sunday Evening Service. b 00 p m Wednesday activities 7 00pm are Rainbows or J J Bi Me Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study ■ No age limits NASHVILLE AREA G R A C E C O M M V N IT Y CHVRCH. meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebraiion If) a m Fellowship Time Before the Sers ice Nursery . children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry. leader ship training p m . Wednesday 7 pm Rainbow Learning Center care. 6am to 6 p m Attend the church ofyour choice ne\t Sunday. PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 616)758-3021 church phone Sunday Service 9 30 a.m.. Sunday School 11 00 a.m . Sunday Evening Prayer Tunc 6 00 p m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7 00 p m ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 F. Bond St (Hastings Church of Gixl building). 9am Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book used at all sen ices For more infor­ mation call 94X9327 << Rev David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-2101 St Andrew's is a pan of the Indepen­ dent AnglKan Church Canada Synod HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 88890 or 948 2667 Sunday School 10 am. Sunday Morning Worship Ham. Sunday Evening Service 6pm. Thursday Bible Study 7 p m If interested in a free Home Bible Study. please call for more details HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHVRCH. M 37 Sixith at M 79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945-1995 Office hours. Wed Thun 9am to 12 noon Sunday morning 9 30 a m . Sun­ day School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship Wednesday 6 45 pm Warriors (grades K-5th>. Youth Fellowship 6 45 p m to 8 30 p m (grades 6-l2th) Thursday 7 00 p m Prayer Meeting (Child care provided) WREN FUNERAL HONE of Hastings FL EXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK of HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and RENINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY 'Prescriptions" - I 18 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Margaret Nash| ALLEGAN - Margaret Nash, age 73, of Allegan and formerly of Hastings, passed away Monday, October 13, 1997 at Allegan General Hospital. Mrs. Nash was bom on September 5,1924 in Grindstone, Pennsylvania, tte daughter of Joseph and Irene (Kereszies) Peto. She was raised in Vero Beach, Florida and attended schools there. She graduated in 1941 from Vero Beach High School. She was married to Zane W. Nash on June 5, 1946. They moved to Hastings in 1946 until 1954, then to Benton Harbor for thiee years, returning to Hastings in 1957. She has lived in Allegan fur tte past three years. Following high school she was employed as a secretary for tte War Department in Washington D.C. for two years and later employed in Vero Beach, Florida by tte Air Force in tte office seted ding assignments for pilots. Mrs. Nash was a member of tte First United Methodist Church, Women’s Circle of tte Church, long time volunteer for Pennock Hospital and the Red Cross. She was preceded in death by ter husband, Zane on March 16, 1993. Mrs. Nash is survived by two sons, Raymond (Roxann) Nash of Allegan and Norman (Peggy) Nash of Port Huron; two grandchildren, Brandy and Ryan Nash; two step grandchildren, Marie and Pam; two step great grandchildren, Robbie and Arica-Rae; one sister, Beatrice (Charles) Stroud of Melbome, Florida and a brother-in-law, Willard Nash of Lansing. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Dr. Bufford W. Coe offi­ ciating. Burial will take place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or tte American Diabetes Association. Marvin L. Classic WOODLAND - Marvin L. Classic, age 65, of Woodland, passed away Wednesday, Octob­ er 8, 1997 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mr. Classic was bom on August 29,1932 in Lake Odessa, the son of Harold and Lucy (Austin) Classic. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1950 and was married to Joyce Brownfield on February 14, 1951 in Nashville. He was employed at General Electric Corpo­ ration in Grand Rapids for several years retir­ ing in 1989. Mr. Classic was a member of tte Lake wood United Methodist Church and various church groups and tte Woodland Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; three daughters, Deborah (Gregory) Geiger of Coral, Vicki (Jeffery) Snyder of Plainwell and Kelly Classic of Rochester. Minnesota; one grand­ daughter one great grandson; three sisters, Norma Jean (Duane) Clum of Howell, Betty (Glendon) Curtis of Woodland and Shirley (Galen) Kilmer of Woodland; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In respect to his wishes cremation has taken place, private memorial services will be held. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to St. Mary’s Cancer Center of Grand Rapids. Funeral arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Mary H. Envoy HASTINGS PRESBYTERIAN This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: Also vhild DonaldJ. Westendorp_________ KENTWOOD - Donald J Westendorp. age 70. of Kentwood was called to his eternal home on Friday, (xtober 10, 1997 and is resting in peace. ' Mr. Westendorp was preceded in death by his mother. Alice and a brother. Jacob. He is survived by his wife, Julia; his child­ ren. Marvin (Harlene) Westendorp of Wood­ land and Barb (John) Venhuizen of Montana. Joann (Dave) Double of Martin, Allen (Denise) Westendorp of Niles and Deanne (Dale) Crow­ ley of Middleville; nineteen grandchildren; one great granddaughter; his (alter, Edward Westendorp Sr. of Florida; brothers and sisters, Ruth (Sam) Hoffman, Edward (Ida) Westendorp Jr., Senneta (Blaine) Welker, Gary (Nancee) Westendorp, Alvin (Cynthia) Westendorp and Ron (Jan) Westendorp; his brother-in-law, Robert (Mary) DeJong and sister-in-law. Florence (Herm) Potter. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 14, 1997 at Dutton Independent Reformed Church on Hannah Lake Rd. Reverend Peter Adams of Grace United Reformed Church officiated. Interment took place at E. Martin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made for Highway Melodies Incorporated (Bibles for truckers) would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements were made by Archer, Hampel & Kubiak Funeral Home, Wayland Chapel. FIRST CHURCH Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller Director. Noah’s Ark Preschool Julie A Guenther. Sundiy School Superintendent Thursday. Oct 9 — 900 am 39) pm Fall Gathering of the Lake Michigan Presbyterian Women "Running the Race" at Sturgis. 9 30 a m . Circle <2. Lounge. 7 00 p m . Search Committee Saturday. Oct 11 7 00 p m Ringo Swingo Square Danse — Hall Sundav Oci 12 9 30 a m and 11 a m Sunday Mor ning Worship Sen ice The 9 30 senice is broadcast over WBCH AM 1220. nursery is provided dur mg both sen ices. 9 50 a m Sunday Church School for all age*. 10 3() a m Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. 6 00 7 (10 Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowships Monday. Oft 13 — 7 30 p m Ses­ sion meeting Tuesday. Oci 14 9 30 a m Lydia Circle. Lounge 7 00 p m Girl Sc-vt Night. Hall. 7 00 p m Man Circle, lounge Wednesday . Oct 15 6 30 p m . Bible study Choir 7 (MJ p m Chancel KALAMAZOO - Mary H. Erway, age 82, of Kalamazoo, passed away Friday, October 10. 1997 Mrs. Erway was bom on December 21.1914 in Hastings, the daughter of Fred and Edith (Firster) Butolph. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1933. Mary became the wife of Charles L. Erway in 1939 and together they worked in tte family owned business, Erway’s Home Bakery in Kalamazoo. Mary enjoyed cooking and enter­ taining. Her bridge club had recently cele­ brated fifty years together. Mrs Erway was preceded in death by two sisters. Helen Werner and Freda Raymond. She is survived by two sons, David (Debra) Erway of Hastings and Douglas (Lisa) Erway of Kalamazoo; four grandchildren, Angela. Matthew, Megan and Elizabeth; one nephew, John Werner of Newaygo and two nieces, Kay Bowman of Grand Rapids and Barb McBeth of Grand Ledge. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. October 17. 1997 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. 247 W Lovell St. in Kalamazoo. Katherine Baughman officiating. Mildred L. Brunt, age 80, passed away Saturday, October 11, 1997 at Evergreen Manor. Mrs. Brunt was bom on May 29, 1917 io Detroit, tte daughter of Ralph and Kitty (Grist) Howell. She attended Detroit schools and then moved to Battle Creek at age 16. She was a homemaker. She was married to Edward J. Brunt on Janu­ ary 1, 1937. They moved to Barry County in 1947. Mrs. Brunt was a member of tte Four Fold Gospel, now the First Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed quilling, crocheting, gardening and working on small appliances. She was preceded in death by ter husband, Edward on March 10, 1994; ter adoptive parents, Al and Bertha Myers and by a sister, Leora Clark in 1975. Mrs. Brunt is survived by a son, Stanley E. Brum of Battle Creek; two daughters, Janice E. Miller of Bellevue and Myra C. Griffus of Charlotte; eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 13, 1997 at Bachman Hebble Funeral Home. Pastors Virginia C. Hamlin and George Flattery officiated. Burial took place at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Emmett Township. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association and Gideon’s. |Oreta Potts| PORTAGE - Mrs. Oreta Potts, 87, of Portage passed away Saturday, October 11, 1997 at ter home, after a courageous fight with cancer She is a retiree of First Federal Savings of Kalamazoo. She was preceded in death by six brothers. Mrs. Potts is survived by ter husband, Gerald of 58 years of wedded bliss. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Octob­ er 14, 1997 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Rev. Bruce A. Bode officiat­ ing. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to tte American Cancer Society or Visiting Nurses and Hospice Services Association of South­ west of Michigan, 348 N. Burdick St, Kalama­ zoo, MI 49007. Sharon R. Harrington VENICE, FLORIDA - Sharon R. Harring­ ton, age 56, of Venice, Florida and formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday, October 9, 1997 at Bon Secours Venice Hospital in Venice, Florida. Mrs. Harrington was bom on May 21, 1941 in Hastings, tte daughter of William and Thel­ ma (Kennedy) Hackney. She was raised in tte Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She was married to James Harrington on February 16,1959, marriage ending in divorce. Mrs. Harrington was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 22 years. Since 1989 she has lived most of her.time in Florida. She uzs a member of Hastings Women of tte Moose, Women’s Auxiliary of tte Wood­ land Eagles Lodge, and avid bowler, golfer and gardener. Mrs. Harrington was preceded in death by ter falter, William Hackney on April 3, 1974 and ter mother, Thelma Hackney on July 21, 1997. She is survived by two sons. Jay Harrington of Hastings and Bill Harrington of Plymouth; two daughters, Teresa (Harrington) Wilkins of Hastings and Tracy (Harrington) Aidrich of Reed City; six grandchildren; one sister, Shir­ ley (Donald) Hughes of Hastings and a special friend, Dave Sherwood of Venice. Florida. Funeral services were held on Monday. October 13, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Chaplain Carla Smith officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to tte United Way. Itrnon Driscal HASTINGS - Vernon Driscal, age 56, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Dnscal was bom on September 23.1941 in Grand Rapids, tte son of Vernon and Marjorie (DeMartini) Driscal. He lived most of his life in Hastings. He is survived by a sister, Marjorie Marshall from Rockford and many friends in Hastings. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 10, 1997 at Gin-bach Funeral Home in Hastings. Father Charles H. Fischer officiated. Additional Obituaries appear on page 1 5 HASTINGS - Nina N. Shoebrige, age 76, of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 1997 at ter residence. Mrs. Shoebndgc was bom on October 15, 1921 in Lansing, tte daughter of William and Abbie (Hopkins) Nelson. She was raised near Bath and attended schools there. She was married to Richard D. Shoebridge on June 12, 1938. They lived in several communities before moving to lhe Freeport area in 1951. Mrs. Shoebndgc owned and operated "Shoebridge’s Adult Foster Care Home’’ in Freeport from 1963 until 1985. She was founding member of tte Hastings First Church of God, now Peace Community Church of God, long time Sunday School Teacher, Church board member and member of the Women of the Church of God Group, former State Officer of the Association of Foster Care Operators, affectionately widely known as the "craft lady”, teaching arts &. crafts at both tte Charlevoix Family Church Camp, tte Sl Louis Family Church Camp and in Florida for many years. Mrs. Shoebridge was preceded in death by ter parents and three brothers. Sedgewick, Abbott and Walter Nelson. She is survived by ter husband, Richard; five sons, Delbert Shoebridge of Brown Wood, Texas, Deforest Shoebridge of High Springs, Florida, Bruce Shoebridge of Shepherd, James Shoebridge of Hastings and Wesley Shoe­ bridge of Hastings; four daughters, Dolores Carlson of Hastings, Lufurl Kohler of Hast­ ings, Sandy Meyers of Charlotte and Lorraine Pennington of Freeport; twenty five grandchil­ dren; thirty three great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; two sisters, Ada Meikrantz of Grayling and Dorothy Babcock of Lansing; two brothers, William Nelson of Freeport and Burton Nelson of Chino Valley, Arizona; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 14,1997 at Hastings Peace Communi­ ty Church of God. Reverend John Mellish and Reverend James Withiem officiated. Burial took place at tte Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Peace Community Church of God. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. CEDAR BLUFF, ALABAMA - Eleanor Marie Gephart Sanders, age 88, of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, October 14. 1997 at tte residence of ter son. Mrs. Sanders was a native of Warren Coun­ ty, Indiana but spent most of her life in Michi­ gan. She was a graduate of Moody Bible Insti­ tution in Chicago, Illinois, along with ter late husband Reverend Lloyd C. Sanden. She served with him at White Lake Baptist Church in Montague, First Baptist Church in Middle­ ville and Kaleva Baptist Church in Kaleva. She was a pianist, organist and Sunday School teacher through many yean in tte Ministry She was a member of First Baptist Church in Cedar Bluff, Alabama where she was pianist and a Sunday School teacher for several yean. Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her late husband Reverend Lloyd C. Sanden; ter parents, Charles and Minnie Mann Gephart; all of ter brothers and listen. She is survived by a son, Timothy Sanden of Centre; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Calaway Sanders of Centre; brotten-in-law, Carl Sanden of Pensacola, Florida and Ervin (Jo) Sanders of Akron, Indiana; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Gephart of West Laffayette, Indiana and Delta (Jim) Blanton of Leesburg, Honda; two grandsons, Stephen Sanders of Decatur, Alabama and David Sanders of Centre; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 1997 at Perry Funeral Home Oiapel with Reverend Teny Hawkins and Billy Dempsey officiating. Burial will be be in tte Cherokee Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to tte American Cancer Society or tte American Diabetes Association. ______________ Evalyn Bush_____________ | H ASTINGS - Evalyn Bush, age 93, daughter of Henry and Belle (Barnum) Wellman, wife of Theodore Bush, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 1997 at ter daughters’ home in Franklin. She was a graduate of Hastings High School and Western Michigan University. Mrs. Bush was preceded in death by a brother, Clifton Wellman and a sister, Winifred Echtinaw. She is survived by a daughter. Eugenia Anderson; two sons, Philip Bush of Granada Hills, California and Gordon Bush of Royal Oak; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16. 1997 — Page 7 Social News Five generations gather Five generations gather to celebrate Edith Austensen's 92nd birthday on Aug 26. 1997. Present with Edith are her daughter Janice Austersen Kirkham, her son Charles Kirkham, his daugther ar 1 son-in-law LcTitia and Brad Gray, an k newest addition. Logan Gray, who is three months old in the photo and was bom April 30. 1997 Williams-Peplinski united in marriage Nicholas Alexander Williams and Mamie Ann Pephnski were united in marriage at 12 noon on Aug 16. 1997. at Imnaculate Con­ ception Catholic Church in Traverse City Parents of the couple are David and Mary Williams of Hastings and Donald and Manon Pephnski of Traverse City Theresa Proost. friend of the bride was maid of honor and Travis Williams, brother of the groom, was best man. Bridesmaids were Pam McKierman. Susan Weidenaar. Kim Bourne and Lori Wetzel, all friends of the bride. Groomsmen were Matt Kanmamen. Andy Kruger. Jade Peddie. fnends of the groom, and Danck Pephnski. brother of the bride. Ushers were Pat Mahoney and Jason Reams, friends of the groom Ring bearers were Mitchell Torres and Cody Brumm, cousins of the groom. Tony Williams, cousin of the groom, was soloist. The couple honeymooned in Cancun. Mex­ ico. and currently reside in Ml Pleasant Schreiners to mark golden anniversary Mr and Mrs Jack and Ruth Schreiner of Nashville will celebrate their 50<h wedding anniversary with an open house from 12.30 to 4 p.m Sunday. Oct 26. at the Maple Leaf Grange on M-66 Jack Schreiner and the former Ruth L Stru­ ble were married Oct 4. 1947 Please drop by arJ visit No gifts, please James Ray Dull. Hastings and Kells Ruth Hawks. Hastings Philip Vernon Roblyer. Delton and Chastity Ann Holtz. Delton. Lavem Alois Schieffer. Hastings and Judith Kay Katz. Hastings. Floyd Alv»n Clark. Freeport and Carol Joyce Englerth. Freeport Mark Robert Hopkins. Hastings and Aimcc Louise Gnns. Hastings Timothy Alan Hammond. Hastings and Darcy Malta Roush. Hastings ixc Alien nuiscoos. .>asn»mc and Linda Sue Carpenter. Nashville Gordon Andrew Shaw. Hastings and Nichelle Mane Priser. Lake Odessa Garth Hendrik Mai. Holland and Diane Joy VanderKam. Middleville Martin Oscar Dtsbrow . Eaton Rapids and Denise Ann Schroll. Hastings Charles Eric Lewis. Battle Creek and Ron na Sue Boucher. Hastings John Joseph Mahkowski. Delton and Lisa Ann Rhoades. Delton Loans For Homeowners Regardless ol credit bishiry. .all lor same-day appro*;.l ''p- CommonPoint Mortgag:.* CASH FAST11-800-963-2221 SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 Drivers’ ed classes set Hastings High School will be offering Seg­ ment Two of the G- luated Licensing Bill during the following weeks Nos 10. 12. ana 13. Nov 17. |9. and 20; Dec 1 3 and 4. and Dec 8. 10. and 11 Sign-up will take place on Thursday. Oct 23 at 3 10 p m in the high school cafeteria Segment Two will consist ot three two-hour classriMim sessions offered Monday. Wednes­ day and Thursdays al 1 15 5 15 pm or 7 15-9 15 p m To be eligible to enroll in Segment Two. a student must hasc successfully completed Segment One. have been issued a Level I license and have driven with a parent legal guardian »<»r a minimum ot three months and 30 hours, two of which must have occurred at night If there are any questions concerning sign­ up tor Segment Two. contact Jett Simpson at the high school. Q4K-M09 Woodland NCULIS In Catherine Lucus Both Zion I uihcr.in Church and Uikcwood United Methodist churches will hold tall bazaars Saturday. Oct. IX The Zion Lutheran bazaar will include a luncheon, and lor the first nine, a kids comer al which everything will be tor kids There will Ik Halloween and Thanksgiving items and Christmas ot.'laments Special plaques for displaying a child's schixd work will be* available and the child's name will be painted on al the time of the sale The church will have around 300 quilts. (200 made by Bernice Vromanton display in the sanctuary Some will be sold al the sale, but most will go to Lutheran World Relief to be distribute J around the world w here they arc needed The making of large, heavy quills is an annual project al lhe church. Zion Lutheran also will have fall garden produce for sale. The ladies of Lakewood United Methodist Church have a blue, white and cream hand­ made quill, which will be sold by silent auc­ tion during their bazaar It was pieced by Joyce Black and hand quilled by various church ladies for sale in a silent auction. There will be a room full of wooden craft items, needlework and other crafts, a lunch by the youth group and a white elephant room St. Edward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa will hold a bazaar and fall event the same Saturday (Oct 18). Woodland United Methodist's bazaar will be al the church in downtown Woodland Saturday, Oct. 25. Last Saturday, many Wixxllandcrs both worked at or patronized lhe Hope Brethren fall festival. This event has a little different angle from the others in that all proceeds go to Lakewood Habitat for Humanity. Freshly made apple butler. sauerkraut and sausage are sold both ready to cat and to take home. A couple who live in Chicago and have a summer home at Gun Lake sat at the lunch table with me and really relished the apple butter on home-made bread .nd sauerkraut and sausage, as well as the chicken noodle soup with home-made noodles. They said they saw the ad and had a hard time finding (he church, but were glad they did. Baked goods were sold and there were many craft items and a white elephant table. A blue and pink hand-made, hand-quilted quilt was raffled. Rob Steed broke his arm playing soccer on the Lakewood High School team re­ cently. Remember "Spiritual Growth Week" at Lakewood United Methodist church Oct. 26 through 29. This lour-day event will feature Will Clegg from Wyoming. Mtch. He serves al the Wesley Park United Methodist Church there. He has degrees from Asbury College and Asbury Theological School and finished his education in 1984 The schedule of events will begin Sunday. Oct. 26. with »he 9:30 morning service. A noon potluck v ill follow that service. Clegg will speak at the King's Kids meeting at 6:30 p.m and at the Sunday evening service al 7. He will be assisted by the Ccxilacowski Gang. On Monday there will be a lecture al 7 p.m. titled "Can God Trust Me?" Tuesday Clegg will hold part one of "The Trust Test." again assisted by the Coolacowski Gang Wednes­ day. a UMW dinner at 6 p.m. will precede lhe 7 p.m. service The subject of the program will be "The Trust Test. Part Two." again with the Coolacowski Gang. The Coolacowski Gang are award winning life-sized puppets Kilpal.ick Missionary Society held a pub­ lic dinner last Wednesday noon Frcida Mc­ Curdy was the hostess and she served a chicken casserole and a hamburger casserole with taler tots to 16 people. Of course, there were the usual veggies, salads and desserts. Wednesday evening Harold and Nell Stan­ nard held a birthday party for (heir guest from California. Loma Little. Those present included Bob and Virginia Crockford. John and 9pal Booher. Doris Nicthamcr. Frank and Wilma Townsend. George Schaibly. Dale Piper, Duane and Marie Dcardorff and myself. The menu included oven fried chicken, vegetables, salad, rolls by Doris Nicthamcr and pics by Wilma Townsend. Little flew back to California on Monday . Lakewood Community Ambulance per­ sonnel and volunteers held their October din­ ner at Cunningham Acres on Sunday. The menu was ham and Swiss steak. Of course, the 20*foo( long table was covered with ex­ tras and desserts were in another place. The tables were decorated with orange and black :_blc cloths and napkins. Jeff MacKcnzic married Lynn McGrath al St George Lutheran Church in Brighton Sept 27 After the wedding, the couple spent a week in Honda. where they enjoyed Disney World and other attractions. They have been hack in the house previ­ ously owned by Grandpa Orlo Smith that has had major remodeling and overhauls by Jell Mackenzie and Yvonne MacKcnzic Lynn in the last few years Jett is spending some time on tractors helping with the Mackenzie Farms harvest and works part tunc in his law practice The bride is currently employed in Lansing The senior Doug Mackenzie and Judy and other members of the family have heard from Doug and Karen Mackenzie. who are now in Stuttgart. Germany. where Karen is employed working with computers Doug has a contract with the U S government to complete some work m robotics he started at Georgi i Tech while he was gelling his PhD . and Bnanna is enrolled in a German kindergarten which we would call a Some of the lady crafters from Zion Lutheran Church show a sample of the offerings that will be included in Saturday's bazaar. preschool, as the child is very young It is hoped she will pick up lhe German language naturally from leaclicrs and classmates Judy said they arc gelling in some sight seeing while they are in Europe and they have been lucky enough to rent a house and not an apartment They will all be back in Michigan lor awhile at Christmas. Tom Wolfgang and his family are now living in the new house next dixir to inc Hildred Chase called and said Naomi Cole (Mrs Fred Cole) from Maricopa. Anz... is visiting her sister-in-law. Hazel Brown, in Hastings and Hildred will spend some time with her this week The Coles ran the post otficc in Maricopa lor many years. Elizabeth (Betty) Smith wrote a letter of condolence to the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta when Mother Teresa died last month. She received a letter from the current head ut lhe order. Sister Nirmala. with a pic­ ture ol Mother Teresa with a child and a note ol gratitude Irom the order for Smith's sym­ pathy New btxiks at the library this week include "The Angel of Darkness'* by Caleb Can and 'll) Lb Penalty" by Dick Francis The Dick Francis txxik has several eagerly waiting readers as his books arc very popular. Caleb Carr is a relatively new writer. Hts previously popular bixik "The Alienist" was set in New York in the 1890s as is this new b<x>k It enough readers read lhe new one and express an interest, we will try to get the earlier book also. I was informed this morning that the LakcuixxJ Community Ambulance had to transport a person from a deer-car accident near M-43 and Martin Road to Pennock Hospital last week. People are rarely hurt in these accidents, but it does happen at times. Quiz bowl ‘A’ and ‘B’ teams selected The two competitive "A" and ‘B’ teams have been selected for the 1997-98 school year to compete at all academic challenges. They already have competed earlier this month at East Lansing for the WKAR quiz bowl conest against St. John's. "B" team members are (standing, from left) Steve Moray, Corey Sandusky, Levi Solmes. Becky Carr and Brad Myers. Members of the ‘A" team are (seated, from left) Dave Parker. Zaxh Woodley. Capt. Phil Gole. Ken Hoxworlh and Dan Johnston. LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Notice is hereby given that the Borry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits CASE NO SP 17-97 — Robert and Joon Roush (applicants) LOCATION At 4850 Goodrich Rd on the South side between Holden ond Mud Lake Roods in Sec 24 in Johnstown Twp PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit to operate a permanent sawmill in the AR zoning distract MEETING DATE October 27 1997 TIME 7 30 p m PLACE Community Room m the Courts and Law Building at 220 West Court St Hostings Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given lhe opportunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time and place Site inspection ot the above described property will be completed by the Planning Commission member* the day ol the hearing Person* in­ terested m accompanying should contact the Plan mng Office The special use application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of lice 220 W State St Hosting* Michigan during the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (closed between 12 1 pm). Monday thru Friday Please call lhe Plonn mg Office at 948-4830 lor further information The County of Borry will provide necessary aux iliory aids'ond services such a* signers for the bearing impaired ond audio 'apes of printed materials being considered al the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Michael Brown County Administrator 220 W Stale Street Hastings M. 49058 (616) 948 4891 Nancy I Boersmo Borry County Clerk (10 16) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMP TING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Richord W Knouss ond Dionno J. Knouss husband and wife to United Companies Lending Corporation. Mor­ tgagee doted July 11 1995 ond recorded on July 24 1995 in Liber 635 on Poge 656 Borry County Records Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignments to UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORTION os assignee by on assignment dated March 7 1997 which was recorded on September 30 1997 m Liber 1002205 on Page Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Four and 16 100 dollars ($62 264 16). including interest at >1 625*. per annum Adjustable Rote Mortgage Interest rote may change on 2 1 ond 8 1 of each year Under the power o* sole contained m said mor tgoge and the statute m such case mode and pro v>ded notice is hereby given that sa>d mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole of the mortgaged premises or some part of them at public vendue of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan at 1 00 o clock pm on December 4 1997 Soid premises ore situated in VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE Barry County Michigan and are described as Lot 30 of the Middleville Down* Addition »2 Village of Middleville according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in liber S of Pio'. Poge 13. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandon ed m accordance witn I948CL 600 3241 a m which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sale Doted October 16 1997 UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642 4202 Trott B Trott P C Attorneys for UNITED COMPANIES KNDING CORPORATION 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms Michigan 48025 File <97097429 11 13i �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: MOTICf OF FONf CLOSUM SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Defoult having been mod* in the term* and condition* of o certain Mortgage dated October 10, 1996 made by Steven E Stenger ond Christine J. Stenger. 11731 Manning Lake Rd Delton. Bo*ry County. Michigan. Mortgagor unto Delta Funding Corporation, a New York Corpora­ tion and recorded in the office of the Register ol Deed* for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on November 4. 1996 at liber 677 of Mortgage*, poge* 264-773. which mortgage wo* assigned to Banker* Trust Company of Californio NA a* Trustee under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated a* November 30. 1996 Delta Funding Home Equity loon Trust 1996-3. c/o Delta funding, servicing agent, and upon which Mor tgoge there is claimed to be due ond unpaid ot the date of this Notice, for principal ond interest the sum of 874.480.00 And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold Mortgage or any part thereof Now therefore, by virtue of the power of sole of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided notice is hereby given that on Thursday. November 6. 1997 at 1:00 p.m. local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, for cosh, in the Lobby ol the Barry County Courthouse. 220 W. State St Hostings. Michigan that being th* ploc* where th* Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held, ot the premiso* described in said AAortgoge. or so much thereof O* may be necessary to pay th* amount due. a* aforesaid, on such AAortgoge. with the in­ terest thereon at 12.30% per annum and all legal costs, charges ond expense*, including th* at tomey foes allowed by low. and also any sum or sum* which may be paid by th* und*rsign*d necessary to protect it* interest in th* premise* which said premises is located ot 11731 AAonntng lake Rd.. Delton. Michigan, and described os Beginning at a point on the West lino of Section 7. Town 1 North. Range 8 West. Distant North 650 Foot from the southwest corner of said Section 7. thence North 933.4 foot along the West lino of Sec­ tion 7. thence East 933.4 feel ot right angles thence South 933.4 feel: thence West 933.4 feet to the place of beginning During th* six month* immediately following the •ole. the property may bo redeemed. This is an at­ tempt to collect a debt Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated: September 30, 1997 DOORNBOS t HOEKSEAAA Attorney* for Delta Funding Douglas Doorn bos (P2517I) 2932 East Pori*. SE Grand Rapid*. Ml 49512 (616)957-4950 (10 X) MOffTCAGE FOftfCLMUM BALI TNB FIRM H A DOT COLLICTOR ATTEMP­ TWIG TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANT REFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WWX BE USED FOB THAT PUNPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default ha* been mode in lhe conditions of a mortgage mode by Michael S. Robinson and Julie M. Robinson, husband and wife to The AAortgoge House. Inc., a Michigan Corpora­ tion. AAortgoge*. dated January 24. 1996 and recorded on January 26. 1996 in Liber 650. on Poge 472. Borry County Records Michigan, ond was assigned by said mortgagee to the Union Federal Savings Bonk of Indianapolis, as assignee by an assignment dated January 24. 1996 which was recorded on January 26. 1996. in Uber 650. on Poge 481. Borry County Record*, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due ol the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Two ond 29 100 dollar* (166.772.29). in­ cluding interest at 7.75% per annum Adjustable role mortgage Interest rate may change on 4/01 each year Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, ot public vendue, at the Borry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan ot 1 00 o'clock P.M.. on November 13. 1997 Said premises are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described as: A parcel of land in lhe Southwest 1 /4 of Section 7. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Southwest 1 /4 of said Section 7. thence South 998 feet along the West line of section 7 thence East 950 feet more or less to the center of Otis Lake Rood ond th* true place of beginning, thence West 418 feet, thence South 322 feet at right angles: thence East 393 feet more or less to the center of Otis lake Road; thence Nor­ therly 325 feet along the center of highway to the place of beginning. Hope Township, Borry County. Michigan. The redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the date of such sale. Doted Oct 2 1997 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott, P C. Attorney* for Union Federal Saving* Bonk of Indianapolis 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File *97097270 (10/30) ORANWILLI TOWNSHIR RegnUr Meeting October 7. 1997 at 7 X p m Board members all present Also IB citizen* and guest* Treasurer* report received Correspondence read Fire Dept, report received County Commissioner report heard. Public comment* heard New voting system explained. Approved Fire Dept. Constitution ond By-Law Proposed Cemetery Ordinance presented Bills read ond approved Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by­ John Gate*. Supervisor (10 10) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNBHW* 7:30PM Regular Board AAeeting Present: House. Walters. Hansford. Mun joy. Bedford. Edwords Absent Palmer Also present: Comm. James. Lorry Poll ond several resident*. All report* received and placed on file. Vouchers approved for payment. Final plat review for Clearview Estate*. Lot* 1-8. Adoption of Ordinance 54 ond 55. Concurred with Planning Commission on the Norris Bacon property. Granted Liquor License Transfer. Adjournment 8 02PM. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwords (10-16) Announcing Pennock's New Drive-Thru Pharmacy. YOU GET A DOSE OF Convenience WITH EVERY PRESCRIPTION WE fill. Ann landers IRS bad guy? Dear Ann Landers: As acting commis­ sioner of the Internal Revenue Service. I would like to respond to your column about lhe IRS in which you printed a letter from Jeff Jacoby of the Boston Globe. Bui more impor­ tant. I would like to address some of the con­ cerns that have recently arisen in Senate hearings Ann. the vast majority of the 120 million in­ dividual taxpayers have just one interaction with the IRS a year — filing a tax return and receiving a refund. However, to enforce lhe tax laws as enacted by Congress, we also have to perform audits of returns and take lhe necessary collection actions when taxpayers do not voluntarily pay the tax they owe. We have very strict policies to protect tax­ payers' rights, and our Code of Conduct re­ quires all IRS employees to work with tax­ payers in a courteous and professional man­ ner. And they almost always do. As 1 told the senators, I deeply apologize to the taxpayers who were not well treated by the IRS. I pro­ mised. and am taking, immediate actions to prevent this from happening in the future. Ann. you can help us get the word out about how people with problems can get them solv­ ed. Our Problem Resolution Program has of­ fices in every state, where IRS employees focus only on helping taxpayers resolve special problems They just have to call 1-800-829-1040 and ask for Problem Resolu­ tion. In addition, taxpayers who prefer can write to the Taxpayer Advocate in Washington, who will make sure the problem receives the proper attention. The address is: Internal Revenue Service. Illi Constitution Ave.. N.W.. Washington. D.C. 20224. Attn.: Taxpayer Advocate. I want to assure your readers lhat we al the IRS lake our responsibility very seriously. We are listening to the concerns that have been raised, and 1 pledge that we will act upon what we team to ensure the American public gets the kind of quality service it deserves Thanks for the podium. Ann. Come visit us sometime, and we’d be happy to show you the real picture of the IRS — Michael P Dolan, acting commissioner. Internal Revenue Service. Dear Michael Dolan: Thanks for a fine let­ ter. If you should tire of being commissioner. 1 suggest you consider public relations. Keep kids out Dear Ann Landers: I am the 24-year-old daughter of divorced parents who separated two years ago. Since that day. I have been in the middle of their non-stop fighting. Both my mom and dad ask me to deliver messages (mostly hostile) to one another, which I hate doing. Il all started when my mother asked if she could come bar-hopping one night with me and a group of my friends She then began dating one of the guys who had moved into my apartment This outraged my father, who said I had betrayed him by letting her hang out with me and get chummy with my friends. Now. two years later. I am engaged, and my father barely speans to me. Although 1 love my parents equally, I resent being put in the middle by both of them. Please remind your readers that children should never be put in a position that makes them the go-between or mediator of a broken family. It’s very un­ fair. — Victimized in Norfolk. Va. Dear Va.: Children can best protect themselves from being "victimized" in this way by flatly refusing to carry messages or become involved in their divorced parents' squabbles. Sample sentence: "This is bet­ ween you two. I don't want to hear about it.” Ms. Right Dear Ann Landers: I was impressed by your column in which you listed specific guidelines for finding "Mr. Right." I’m sure Pennock just made your life easier. because our pliannxisb are hospital No*. you can fill prescriptions without can trust Conwnient hours ever leaving your car' No more accommodate your busy schedule, and unpacking the kids, long walks from the makr getting refills a breeze based, they haw a lerel of expertise you LEGAL NOTICE parking lot. or fighting store entuds nisi to reach the pharmacy counter Call in your prescription Ucaltd (in Pennock's first floor. the refills ahead of time at phamiao is easy to reach—whether 948-3136, and well have them vou walk in or drive through And filled u ben you get here! DRIVE-THRU OffN 1 DAYSAWffK Mon-Thurs 7 00 c m -9 00 p m fndfly 7 00 q m -7 30 p m Set Su* Mohdcn 7 30 c m -4 00 p m WALK-IN OPfN 6 DAYS A Wf f K Mon-fn 8 30 o m -6 00 D m Sctunhrv 9 00 o m 1 00 p m Mar>r InuraK,,- PLtn- kirffal l/rtZiu// fyuifment HASTINGS'ONIY DRIVE-THRU PHARMACY Pennock^^R IOCS WIST Gif I k Stiff! • HASTINGS .txrec Mosohs end ftywon ORDER OF PUBLICATION File No 97 604 00 HON. JAMES H FISHER DOROTHY A COWEN PlointiH ROBERT V COWEN Defendant Michael J McPhillips (P337I5) Attorney for PlointiH DEPOT LAW OFFICES 222 West Apple Street Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 At a session of *o«d Court held in the City ol Hostings. Stale ol Michigan on the 23rd day of Sept 1997 PRESENT Honorable James H Fisher Circuit Judge. On the )8th day of September 1997 an action wo* filled by Dorothy A Cowen Plaintiff against Robert V. Cowen. Defendant in this Court to ob loin a Judgment of Divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that th* Defendant Robert V Cowen shall answer or take such other action os may be permitted by law on or before th* 26th day of November 1997 Failure io comply with this order will result in a judgment by default ogoinst such defendant for the relief demanded in the complomt filed in this Court James H. Fisher Circuit Judge Michael J McPhillips (P33715) Attorney for PlointiH DEPOT LAW OFFICES 222 West Apple Street Hosting* Ml 49058 (10 X) a great many women clipped it for future reference and it will serve them well Now. how about some guidelines for your male readers to help us find "Miss Right?" A lot of us arc looking, and we need help. too. Thanks in advance. — Single and Searching in Chicago. Dear Single and Searching: If you arc serious, follow these guidelines, and you'll come up with a winner 1. Don't look for Miss Right in a bar. Try a supermarket, church, your work place or ftrends who "know somebody." If you have young children, she could be a kindergarten teacher or a divorced woman who goes to PT A meetings 2. If she tells you she is married or separated, or her husband doesn't understand her. she has TROUBLE stamped on her forehead. 3. If she expects you to buy her expensive gifts or wants to borrow money to pay for her mother's operation, be careful. She may be looking for a sucker or a sugar daddy 4. If she doesn't get along with her neighbors, her siblings or the people she works with, watch out. The problem could be her. 5. Does her apartment look clean and order­ ly? If she's a bit of a slob now. it will only get worse. 6. If she has children, decide if you want to many them. too. because they are pan of the package. And be aware that her children are a direct link to her former husband. 7. If you feel you need a woman to com­ plete your life, choose her. don't let her choose you Be selective No one has the power to make you happier than the right woman or more miserable than the wrong one. 8. If she is hung up on her father and he isn’t very fond of you. that could be trouble 9. Find someone who laughts at the same things you laugh at. A shared sense of humor will make the good times better and the bad times less difficult. 10. Pay attention to how she treats others. If she has no long-term friendships, it is possible that she is incapable of maintaining one. 11. Does she expect her daddy to bail her out every time something goes wrong? If so. it means she needs to grow up 12. Don't get married because she looks good on your arm. Looks often fade. It’s im­ portant to like the whole package. 13. No matter how wonderful her other qualities may be. do not marry a woman who has threatened, hit or humilitated you. In fact, don't go out with her a second time. Such a woman is hazardous to your emotional and physical health and should be avoided like the plague 14. Is she trustworthy and truthnil? If you have caught her in a few little lies, you will surely catch her in some big ones later. 15. If your idea of a good lime is renting a video, drinking beer and eating pretzels on the sofa, make sure she will settle for that. Court­ ship. after the glamour wears off. is a fairly good preview of what your married life will be like. Gem of the Day: (Credit Forbes magazine): When you get to the lop. don’t forget to send the elevator back down. Lonesome? Take charge of your life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers' new booklet, "How to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Lonely. ” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money­ order for $4.25 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, c/o Ann Landers, P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.15). Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, Inc. lake Odessa NCUUS The monthly immunization clinic will be held at Central United Methodist Church next Wednesday. Oct. 22, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Ionia County Memorial Hospital has announced coming events. Hu shots will be available for a small fee al Lake Manor com­ munity room today. Oct. 16. from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The same service is available at Clarksville in the township community room on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. Also, the hospital will be bolding health fairs at four locations. On Friday. Oct. 24. they will be at St. Edward's church from 9 un­ til noon. This includes shots for flu and pneumonia, diphteria and tetanus vaccines, exhibits of health related items, free children’s ID provided by Michigan State Police, blood sugar and cholesterol tests for $5. provided the participant has not consumed food or drink since midnight. In lhe list of honor students for spring term, published by Ferris State University, the name of Kyle Booher is included. He is a grandson of Fred and Marilyn Garlinger, a graduate of Maple Valley High School and Ferris also. When a huge 10 bottom plow was tilling the soil at the Randy Anderson farm on ground which had grown wheat in the past summer, a flock of gulls came and followed the plow in the freshly turned furrows. Do they smell the fresh earth9 Where did that many birds come from and how did they find a supply of worms so soon? The society pages of nearby newspapers have carried some familiar names. In one paper on Sunday. George and Barbara Farman of Sunfield were pictured for their 50th wedding anniversary. In a Grand Rapids paper was the engagement photo of a Belding couple, Carmin Townes and Dr. Charles Barker Jr. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Tri-County High School. Young Chuck is a Belding high school graduate. MSU graduate and has his medical degree from Health Sciences College. He is the son of Charles Sr. and Margaret Baker of Belding. His grand­ parents are Geraldine Barker of Clarksville Road and the Rev. M. Luiner Brokaw, who is now under hospice care at Bear Lake. The Brokaws formerly lived in Lake Odessa when he was pastor of Central UMC Among the dozens of people who attended the 50th anniversary of Marvin and Ruth Shanks on Saturday were his sister and hus­ band. Susan and Glenn Rye. of Pickford. Max and Arietta Hamilton of Fremont, and Doug and Dotlie Lawson of Jackson. Max is a former school superintendent of Lake Odessa High School. Doug is a former band instruc­ tor at Lakewood High School. He is now with a travel agency in Jackson, specializing in tours by musical groups. He was the escort for the Lakewood Community Chorus on their European trip in June. He was delighted to sing with them. About 20 other guests were swimmers from the YMCA pool program at Ionia with friends coming from Ionia. Long Lake. Portland. Muir and Saranac Virginia Kussmaul Watson, a Lake Odessa native, will observe her 80th birthday on Saturday at the Grand Ledge Masonic Tem­ ple. She is a retired stale employee. Tom Hacker, son-in-law of Marvin and Ruth Shanks, has been appointed sales manager of Briarwood Realty. This notice and his photo appeared in Monday's Business Ex­ tra of the State Journal. The same business section carried a story of young farmer Todd Bosker from an AP story at Ravenna. His parents are the William Boskers on Tupper Lake Road east of town on the former Arm­ strong dairy farm. The Saturday Grand Rapids Press had a brief notice of the death of Donald Westen­ dorp. The Sunday edition carried a full obituary. Son Marvin and wife Hariene and sons reside here. Son Allen graduated in 1975. a member of the slate championship basketball team. Daughter Dee. now Mrs. Dale Crowley of Middleville, was also a star basketball player during her high school years. She is currently a junior high girls’ coach here. The Westendorps were the first resident managers of Lake Manor. Tom and Jackie Gilliland were hosts at the October meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society at Lake Manor last week Jessica and Krista McNeil read their prize­ winning essays m competition sponsored by the Daughters of lhe American Revolution last year. Vice President Richard Heaven presided in the absence of the president John Waite. Ir­ ving Walker brought several gifts for the society from his late wife's Koutz family. A feature story in Tuesday's State Journal related the recognition by KFC with its Col­ onel's Way Award to Donna Shustari of Lans­ ing, who is a national semi-finalist in a contest which honors outstanding seniors. She is in the Foster Grandparent program working with developmentally disabled students ages 15 to 22 in the Heartwood School at Mason. Donna is an older sister of Bob Warner and daughter of Marie Warner of Bear Creek Villa at Clarksville Calvin College has announced a scholarship to Rachael Ridder of Lake Odessa. She is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Ben Ridder of MacArthur Drive. While many church women's groups are planning fall bazaar, the missions committee of Central UMC is planning for a soup and sandwich luncheon during Christmas Round the Town the day after Thanksgiving SEASONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE OPENINGS AT AMWAY CORPORATION We are seeking applicants tor seasonal positions at Amway Corporation in Ada Successful candidates will operate a CRT in the Telephone Order Processing Department. Duties include: receiving and processing telephone orders for products and catalog merchandise Immediate Opportunities exist on the following shifts: 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Excellent Pay. All Shifts at $8.00 per hour. APPLY TODAY AT... ft MANPOWER NF OF HASTINGS 127 North Market (Behind Riverbend Travel) • 946-3000 • EOE �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16. 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Coats Grove, the village, in 4 townships B) Joyce F. Wrinbrecht Coals Grove is located on the south town line of WtHxiland Township, and Carlton, and on lhe north town line of Castleton and Hastings The first post office was located in SKtsnlland Township and was established on Sept 29. 1879 bv George Washington Coats, who had arrived »n Woodland Township. Sec­ tion 36. in 1876 George Washington Coats was born in Spr­ ingwater. Livingston Counts. N.Y . on May 7. 1838 He came to Jamestown. Ottawa Count). in Michigan, where he married Abb) Richardson He was a builder by trade He served in the Civil War with the Michigan Engineers In 1876 he purchased 50 acres on Section 31 in Woodland Township and moved there He was appointed the first postmaster of Coats Grove and the village was named after him He sent bonds for the appointment and the new post office was named after him and the name Coats Grove was an appropriate name for the lovely spot he had chosen The null arrived in town three times each week, from Hastings in a ng drawn by a team of horses The next stop was at W'oodland Centre George W Coats built a workshop, where he built sleighs, sleds, clothes bars and a cof­ fin He could set wagon tires and buggy tires He built hay racks, wagons, privies and wheelbarrows He built his own bnck house and his barn, and in the years that followed he built 15 houses in the area of Coats Grove To the west of the Coals farm and shop, across the comer on the north side of the road, but in Carlton Township, was the first school in Coats Grove m 1843 This school building was sold for $12 when in 1878 the board voted to build a new school at the cost of $800 This was a fractional school as it served all four townships, which touched together in Coats Grove. At one time, there were over 100 students attending the school Charles McIntyre was hired to teach there and to keep discipline If he could not do the assignment, he was told that he would not receive his pay He taught the 100 students and did receive his wages This group of students contained a fairly large number of larger boys as boys often could on­ ly attend school in the w inter months Eugene Davenport, who became a well known educator once taught school there The school was built after the pattern of the day. one room where all of the children gathered It was heated with wood and each fall the school board had to ascertain where the wood was coming from It was hauled to the school and stacked in the woodshed, where it would stay dry In 1891. a basement was dug under the school and a furnace was installed and a coal bin was added for a better supply and more dependable source of heat Water was sup­ plied by neighboring farms or home, carried in a pail by the teacher or older boys There was the usual dipper which everyone drank from A well was drilled for a more direct supply of water The outhouses were behind the school, one tor each sex There were also two front doors, one tor boys to enter and one for the girls Electricity made it possible to have better lighting, running water and inside plumbing and j kitchen was added This was in 1942 The school was the center of community ac­ tivities. with programs held there at holiday time, particularly at Christmas Spelling bees, box socials and other festivities were held at the school The land the school was built on was taken from the Charles Fuller farm, as was the land across the comer on lhe south side of the road on which the church was built This was in Hastings Township and was built and dedicated in 1877 by a group formed in 1875 as the Church of Christ There was a group of ladies in the Coals Grove area which called themselves the D G T () Club I Do Good To Others! They met regularly in each others' homes and did many good deeds lor their neighbors and for people outside of the community. The Smith Brothers General Store in Coats Grove was built in the early 1870s ft stood on the southeast comer ol the cross roads and was in Castleton Township ft was a two-story wooden building There was a wooden wind mill at the east end ol the porch, which ran across the front ol the store with :■ S-n.-h on each side ot the door The store suppheu Smith Brothers General Store, Coats Grove. pie fashion of the C.K.&S . served both passengers and freight. Many logs were brought in to be shipped out on the railroad Willard Bolton managed the elevator Charlie Rowlader managed the shipping of the livestock. Ernest Smith was the ticket agent for many years. Charlie McCall, the train conductor for many years, was remembered by people along the railroad line The C.K &S served the community for over 50 years, taking people to and from school, young men to and from wars, laywers and business men to and from their offices in Hastings. Drummers or traveling salesmen would come into Coals Grove on the tram and leave on the next one. Mrs. Coats would serve them a meal, and listen for the train whistle so that they could catch the train again Winnie Dove had a blacksmith shop close to the general store for several years, then he moved to the bigger store by the railroad tracks where he did garage work, mostly on Model T Fords. Art Bennett remained as the blacksmith in a shop south of lhe general store. The path from the railroad depot to the stores through the grove was a muddy one. The ladies of ’.lie D.G.T.O. Club raised the money for a cement sidewalk. In July 1909 the club held an ice cream social to earn some money By September of the year. Bcm Whiting from Woodland started to lay a ce­ ment sidewalk from the train tracks west along the front of the houses cn the south side of the road, extending to the church, ft served the community well and is si:!l there As one travels today, under the canopy of Maple trees, green in spring and summer and golden yellow in the tall one can almost hear lhe laughter of the children as they return from school, the school bell as it calls the children to school and in from recess The church has services on Sunday and dur ing the week and the familiar hymns ring out as they have over the years and members of many of the same families assemble to wor­ ship there. Coats Grove is no longer the bustling railroad village of the late I8(MK and early 1900s. but lhe houses are still bustling with activities. The railroad was taken up in 1937. giving way to automobiles and motor trucks Horses and buggies as a means of transport.! lion rarely travel through the village The general store has been remodeled into a residence The school, now privately owned still stands, the bell still in the be I try The building where Winnie Dove had his garage is still there and the house and bam built by George Coats remain, still farmed by the Coats Family The church, remodeled and expanded is still on lhe southwest comer of the cross roads and Charles Fuller s granddaughter. Agnes Fuller Krammin. her husband and family still farm the Fuller land and still harvest maple syrup in the spring of the year. The railroad bed is still visible through the land The village hkated in four townships can still be found and remembered Sources: Crossings. /968-/99.L Barry County History 1985: Excerpts from the Diary of George Washington Coats. Lawrence Chase: History of Coats Grove General Start Beulah Smith Jtthnson Coats Grove School. Thanksgiving Time 1915. area farmers with dry goods, notions, candy, tobacco and groceries The store carried hardware that farmers needed The main part was w ide w ith counters on both sides The one on the cast side was the dry goods and notions counter with a thread case, a revolving cylinder of glass with rows of slots for different colors of thread. To the back of that counter there was the shoe department The west side had glass cases with candy and tobacco At the back on this side was a small post office department with pigeon holes W Fred Smith was the postmaster at this lime The Smith Brothers Store was operated as a partnership by W Fred Smith and Ernest Smith The Smith Brothers owned a grocery wagon and covered the area each week They had both a Hastings and a Woodland phone, so the housewife could call in her order on the day that the route she was on would be covered Often goods were exchanged tor eggs and buxer There was not much baker s bread in those days Everyone baked their own After the railroad arrived, some bread was shipped in from Kalama/iMi on the 8 45 a m train in a strong wtMxlcn box with rope handles on the end ft was called Kremo and was still warm and smelled delicious when it arrived The store sold no more than a dozen loaves each diy Coffee came in the bean and was ground lor the customers in a big old coffee grinder Gold Medal Flour was sold in the store in SO pound doth sacks Their slogan was "Even linlly. Why Not Now ’’* Vinegar came in a band and customers brought their own jug Maple syrup was in gallon tin cans and maple sugar came in different size cakes In 1889 the C.K.&S Railroad, tChicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw i arrived in Coats Grove, crossing across Hastings Township, into Castleton Township and then on to W'oodland There was a passenger train in the morning and another toward evening This worked out well for students attending Hastings High School the freight trains on the line aided the farmers ot the area both in receiving supplies and in shipping out their crops The railroad ran from Kalamazoo to Wood bury It never reached Saginaw. but it was a boon for Barry County as it connected with Pcrc Marquette in Woodbury. Michigan Cen­ tral in Hastings and a couple of different lines in Kalamazoo There were turntables on both ends of the line to turn the trams around and head them back over lhe route Smith Brothers and Veltc built several elevators along the line. There was one in Coats Grove Livestock sHippng yards were built besides (he tracks. Farmers raising sugar beets, which many did at that time, could load them on the flat cars for shipping out Wheat, oats and beans, as well as wool, could be sent to market at reasonable rates. There was a scale for weighing both the outgoing freight and the incoming coal A side track ran close beside the coal sheds, and coal was brought in from KalamaztMi The depot, made in lhe sim- BOY, Lane Thomas, bom at 10:56 p.m. on July 26. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Rebecca and Joseph Olcheskc of Hastings Weighing 6 lbs 15 ozs and 20’Z? inches long (URL, McKayla Rae. bom at 5:47 a.m. on Oct 4. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Lisa Classcr and Don Toler of Middleville Weighing 8 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long GIRL, Meghan Jo. bom at 4:18 a m on Oct. I. 1997 at Pennock Hospital Io Eric and Jan Bignail of Charlotte. Weighing 9 lbs. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY. Tyler Boyd, bom at 11 09 p m. on Oct 2. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Patricia Doroff and Billie Blackwood Jr. of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs 15 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Blake Colin, bom at 3:04 p.m. on Oct 3. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Rachel Hough and Brian Hinton of Hastings Weighing 8 lbs 14 ozs and 21 Vt inches long LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMP­ TING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALEDefoult has been mod* in th* conditions of □ mortgage mod* by Craig E. Tim­ merman and Dian* L Timmerman hutband and wife to Old Kent AAortgoge Company. A Michigan Corporation Mortgog** dated January 10. 1994 ond recorded on January 27. 1994 in Libor 595. on Po9. 922. Borry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there it claimed to be due al the date hereof the turn of S'Mty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five And 80 100 dollar* ($62.875 80) including interest at 6I25^» per annum Under the power of tale contained in said mor­ tgage ond the ttatute in such cote mode ond pro­ vided. notice it hereby given that taid mortgage will be forecloted by a tale ol the mortgaged premise*, or tome port of them, al public vendue at the Borry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan at I 00 a clock PM on Thursday. December 4 1997 Said premise* ore situated in TOWNSHIP of ORANGEVILLE Borry County. Michigan, and are described a* lot 23 and lhe Southwesterly 1 /2 ol lot 22 ol Lynden Johncock Plat, according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in Liber 3 of Plat* on Poge 33 also Lot 106 of Lynden Johncock * plat no. I. oc cording io th* recorded plat th*r*of a* recorded in Liber 3 of Plat* on poge 93. Subject to easements ond restriction* of record The redemption period shall be 6 month* from the dale of such sale unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which cat* the redemption period thall be X day* Irom th* dot* of such tol* Dot*d October 16 1997 OLD KENT MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642 4202 Trott * Trott P C Attorneys for Old Kent AAortgoge Company XIX Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Form* Michigan 48025 File « 97097652 (11-13) (URL, Emily Sue. bom at 7:54 on Oct. 5. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Tammy and Scott Pixley of Lake Odessa Weighing 7 lbs 3 ozs and 20 inches long BOY. Austin Lee. bom on Sept 30. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to David Brooks and Julie Scott of Vermontville Weighing 6 lbs 8 ozs and 20 inches long BOY, Dalton James, bom at 3 44 p.m on Oct I. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Wendy Purchis of Hastings Weighing 7 lbs 9 ozs and 20‘Z? inche* long Sep: 29. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Michelle Coe and Curtiss Vamcr ol Hastings Weighing 9 lbs 2 ozs and 21 inches long BOY. Thomas Williams, bom at 8 30 p m on Sept 28. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Amanda Gard and Ben Furrow ot Hastings Weighing 7 lbs 7 ozs and 21 inches long BOY. Jacob Kenneth, bom at 5 '2 pm on Oct I. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Carrie and Michael I) Zimmerman ot Hastings Weighing 8 lbs I oz and 20 inches long Smith Brothers. Velte and Co Elevator Coats Grove BOY. Mac ven. horn at 8 58 a m on Oci 2. 1997 at Pennock H«»spital to Mark and Slaty Elkins ot Orangeville Weighing 8 lbs. oz and 21 *6 inches long MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode m the conditions ol a mortgage made by Michael Dougherty, husband ond Conde Dougherty wife to Michigan General Mortgage Corp, a Michigan Corporation AAortgoge* dated Moy 22 1996 and recorded on Moy 29. 1966 in Liber 661 on Poge 922. Barry County Records. Michigan and was assigned by mesne assignment* to Norwest Mor tgoge Inc.. a California Corporation a* assignee by on assignment dated Jun* 3 1996 which was recorded on October 2. 1996 in liber 674 on Poge 357 Barry County Record* on which mortgage there it claimed to be due at lhe date hereof the turn of Fifty-One Thoutnd Nine Hundred Fifty­ Seven ond 89 -IX dollar* ($51.987 89) including interest at 8X‘. per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro video, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole of th* mortgaged promise*, or tome port of them at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hosting* Michigan at IX o'clock P.M.. on November 13 1997 Said premise* ore situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Borry County. Michigan and are described at: Lot 3. Block 4 of Samuel Routh * Addition to th* Village of Freeport according to the recorded plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 1 of Plot* poge 28 ond also: Commencing ot the Southwest corner of Lol I. Block 4 of Samuel Roush's Addition and runn­ ing thence West 4 rod* thence South 8 rod* thence East to the West line of Lot 3 thence Nor thwesterly to the place of beginning being a port of the old P.M.R.Y.. right of way The redemption period shall b* 6 monthi*) from the dote of such sale unless determ.ned abandon ed in accordance with I948CL 6X 3241 a in which case the redemption period shall b* X days from the dote of such sal* Dated October 2 1997 NORWEST MORTGAGE INC FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALI (248) 642-4202 Trott * Trott. P.C. Attorney* for NORWEST MORTGAGE INC XIX Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Farms Michigan 48025 File *97097247 (10 X) Cojor *Tours3» Coming Soon on the GUN LAKE PRINCESS. Call for reservations (URL. Kaitlyn Marie, bom at 11 43 p.m. on MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THIS FIRM S A DEBT COLLECTOR A ITEM PTWM TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Toll free 1-888-557-7775 Horton’s Notebook “On-Line” Personal and Journalistic Essays by Steve Horton - Published Monthly . 'ww hortonnolebook.com Group Seminar STOP M SMOKING V In Just 2 Hour* with or without pelch J • Become ■ Sommoker tonight! Onh $39 W KI I I I (.1 \K \X I I I Monday, Oct. 20, 1997 County Seat 7 to 9 pm 128 S. Jefferson Downtown Hastings REGISTER AT D(X)R 6 30 pm Dr. Dan Swenson For more information call: Certified Hypnotherapia 616-637-2231 HRI\(. |\ \|) K)R |)|S( 111 \ I Hra ui th, t V ’ �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16. 1997 < I lilt' l< lliink < ( it... Fisher’s time had come; Wolverines’ firing was smart The firing was somewhat of a surprise The Sieve Fisher press conference added even more fuel to what was already a hoi topic for Maize and Blue baske.ball Ians On Saturday. U of M let Fisher go after months of investigations into the dealings ol his program. Recently hired Athletic Director Tom Goss said: "I have decided it's time to make a change. I fell 1 needed a new direction for Michigan basketball Car wrecks, tickets for interesting individuals (Ed Mamin, cash, gifts, recruiting players with troubled pasts you name it Michigan basketball was in the headlines constantly for things lhe Wolverines would rather not see printed Fisher, at limes, did wonderful things He took over the program in 1989 when Bo Schcmbechler wanted a "Michigan man to lead. Fisher took Bill Friedcr's recruits through a 6-0 NCA/\ Tournament and won a national championship Then there was the "Fab Five" era Uhn. Webber. Jalcn Rose. Jimmy Key. Ray Jackson and Ju wan Howard There was never a better class. Freshmen and sophomores who went to lhe Final Four in two consecutive years. Give Fisher his due. if you can’t recruit, you never get a chance to dance. But. as the allegations increased and the season victories did not. Fisher became U of M s scapegoat. Personally. 1 feel that Fisher did know who Ed Martin (Mr. Ticket) was and did know about his inside doings with the Wolverine basketball program. I believe that former assistant and current University of Detroit coach Perry Watson did ask Fisher to get Martin out of the picture and Fisher did not comply. The price of winning sometimes has its down sides and Fisher can attest to that Fisher was not w illing Io go quietly and held a press conference for all those who followed him on Monday al an Ann Arbor hotel. The press, however, were not allowed Io ask questions and when a Detroit News' reporter did. he was told by Fisher: "It's a press conference, it's mine. If you don't want to be here, you don't have Io here." Dumb move by a coach that comes out looking like a cry baby. So the Fisher years ended in lhe same way it started, like a three-ringed circus. Did Fisher do some good things, yes. Did Michigan need to go in another direction, certainly l he Wolverines are now in search of a new coach Ben Braun. California's current coach, said no to the oiler Tuesday Other possibilities include "Michigan Man' Cazzic Russell. Oklahoma Coach Kelvin Sampson. North Carolina assistant Phil Ford or South western Missouri Stale Coach Steve Altord Seeing that Alford has Indiana connections and IU Coach Bobby Knight never has been a Ian ot the Maize and Blue. I lake Alford out of the list I believe a black, energetic coach is what Michigan needs as it continues io strive for lhe top More news to come Ihanks. Steve, your time had come • Northeastern No. II: Tim Ncwstcd's fourth grade class al Northeastern Elementary finished 11 th out of 61 classes who partcipated in lhe USA Today's Fantasy Baseball League. The local students scored 193 points with players such as Mark McGwire. Gicg Maddux and Roger Clemens The till!: grade class at Casselberry Elementary in Casselberry. Fla. and the seventh grade class al San Marcos Middle School in San Marcos. Calif tied for first with 209 points • Hornets Blanked: Hope College continued its winning ways last Saturday with a 28-0 win over Kalamazoo College. The week before, the Aying Dutchmen pulled out a 14-13 win over Wabash, ihanks to lhe golden toe of Hastings' Travis Williams • Hoop Shoot Coming: Local competitors for the 26th annual Elks Hoop Shoot can test their shots on Nov. 22 al 9:30 a m at Hastings High. The free throw shooting contest is for youngsters ages 8 through 13 Local winners will advance to districts in Jackson. Over three million boys and girls (8-9. 10-11 and 12-1.3 age brackets look part in last y ear's event. Talk to you soon The Saxon tennis team celebrated their recent accomplishment with a victory ride in last week's Homecoming parade. (Photo by Perry Hardin) It’s off to State for the Saxon tennis team Hastings tennis coach Julie Van Diver knew that c crv point would be important and that every one of her Saxon players would need to contribute. The Saxon mentor saw those goals reached al last weekend's regional tournament al East Grand Rapids The reward /X second place regional finish .mJ a spot in this Friday's Division III State finals at Kalamazoo College's Stowe Stadium and Western Michigan University. Hastings tallied 14 points to beat third place finishers Caledonia and South Christian by one point. The host Pioneers finished first and will join the Saxons in Kalamazoo. Middleville also took part in the regional tournament and scored four points. ”Wc knew that we had to win every first round match and get one or two in the finals." Van Diver said. "We needed every single point." Mylca dcGoa. playing at No. 4 singles, made it to lhe finals to score those important points that Van Diver fell her team needed to qualify. dcGoa was seeded second heading into the regional, so her finish did not come totally unexpected Danielle Wildern also racked up some crucial points with triumphs against Way land and South Christian. After a bye in the first round. Lisa Cookhn and teammate Becca Keeler scored a huge victory over Lowell al No I doubles Freshman sensation Kun Karines, al No. I singles, not only beat Wayland in the first round, but won over her Caledonia opponent in a second round match that lasted four hours and forty five minutes. "She (Karines) !.as done a super job and has become more patient." Van Diver .aid. "She works very hard... after practices and on the weekends " Erika Simpson posted a first round victory over the Wildcats to round out Hastings' points in the singles matches. At No. 2 doubles. Sarah Bellgraph and Katie Williams drew a bye before beating Wayland. Jen Hendershot and Sally Edger, al No. 3 doubles, prevailed against Lowell. Van Diver spoke about character when summing up this year's Stale qualifying team. The girls have worked really hard and are just a super, nice bunch of kids." Van Diver said. "Our goal is conference was third (Hastings finished third in the O-K White). so we knew that we had a shot to win." Van Diver expects many court challenges at Stale, but is looking at opportunities rather than barriers. "We know that there will be tons of good teams, but we also know that there will be Mime'iJrlrirtfibtr XnnrrHrx'** Van Diver said. , }• .4 •) .'J •* "® ' ** Saxon swingers struggle at tough Stonehedge course Hastings' 365 score at regionals tied them with Sturgis for 12th place in post­ season play last Friday at the Slonchcdgc North ccursc in Augusta Gull Lake won (he regional with a 328 and South Haven ended up second with a 341. Delton was disqualified. Don Smith led the Saxons with an 86. Steve Obreitcr had an 88. Adam Gee carded a 91. Joe Edger fired an 18-holc round of 100 and Ken Rose scored a 102. Smith had an 18-holc average of 84.78. while Obreitcr had a norm of 85.22. For 9 holes. Obreitcr led the Saxon squad with a 40.50. Gee was second al 42.13 and Smith wound up third al 42.67 Middleville saw its "great" year come to a close with a 343 regional score at Pine River Adam Seifert led the Trojans with an 82. Josh Sturm carded an 86. Matt Pullen tallied an 86 and Alex Middleton rounded out T-K's total with an 89. Lakewood, who .scored a 348. was led by Jeremy Frost's 84 and Caledonia, who managed a 347. was topped by Scott Leatherman's fourth place 78 T-K had a season average of 161 38 and an 18-holc norm of 313 Coach Bernie Weller's Trojans won three championships including the Barry County Invitational. 'Tin just pleased as punch.' Weller said The regular season ended for T-K with a 184-190 victory against Barry County foe Maple Valley. Eric Bender led lhe way with a42 Members of Hastings' State qualifying tennis team are (front row, from left) Heather Drumm. Kim Karmes, Amber Lippert, Erika Swiatek, Laura Hubert. Lacy Pittelkow, Misha Neil. Mylea deGoa, Bess Lyons; (middle row) Tom Myers, Angie Swiatek. Lisa Cooklin. Sarah Bellgraph. Alicia Cooney. Laura Storm. Katie Williams. Jeri Hendershot. Laura *> McKinley. Carley Case; (back row) Coach Jennifer k Oberdorfer. Becca Keeler. Sally Edger. Elizabeth Lonergan. '• Danielle Wildern. Lindsey Micel, Erika Simpson. Rachel Dreyer. Becky Merriman and Coach Julie Van Diver. Challenges continue for Saxon gridders ; The Saxons went to the air tor 157 yards in a 28-13 loss to Zeeland last Friday. Hastings (3-3 overall and 2-3 in the O-K White) gained a total of 255 offensive yards to lhe Chix’ 299 The victory pul Zeeland in a tour-way tie for first place in the league Hastings will lace another first place team in Forest Hills Central (5-1.4-1) this Friday al home Luke Warner netted 67 yards on 4 receptions. Mall Moore had 2 grabs for 37 yards. Mike Pursell 4 lor 21 and Bill Blair. Eric Carlson and Tony Bowne each had I catch for 7 yards Quarterback Andrew Courtright, alter missing last week's game with East Grand Rapids, completed l3-of-28 aerial attempts including one touchdown The touchdown pass was an 18-yarder to Blair Josh Richie led the Saxon ground assault with 69 yards on HI carries Richie's 29 yard scoring scamper was the other Hastings touchdown Kicker Beau Barnum added an extra point and had a kickotl average ol 43 6. Luke Winstr;*»i ran lor 106 yards on 12 carries to lead the Clux. reaching the endzone on two occasions On defense. Bobby Cole made IS tackles and Blair was m on |(i bonecrushers lor Hastings No Good! Ken Mingennk. owner of Razor's Edge in Hastings and proud father of Delton varsity football player Corey Mingennk. had a chance to kick a 40-yard field goal on Fnday night for $1,000. Unfortunately, the attempt was just short, although the Panthers won the football game by one pom: (Photo by Shelly Sulser) CHALLENGES Continued on page 11 losh Richie (36) ran lor 69 yards and a touchdown in the Saxons loss to the Chix last Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 16. 1997 — Page 11 Saxon eagers face tough test with Blue Devils YMCA NEWS YMCA of Barry County Adult Coed Volley ball Standings Tam W-L TVC.................................................................... 30-0 Barry County Rental 23-7 Hastings Manufacturing..............................14-16 Flexfab............................................................. 13-17 Burkey’s............................................................ 9-21 Hastings Sanitary Service............................. 1-29 Results First Match — Barry County Rental. Flex fab; Hastings Manufacturing. Hastings Sanitary Service. Second Match — TVC. Burkey’s; Flexfab. Hastings Manufacturing Third Match - TVC. Barry County Rental. Burkey's. Hastings Sanitary Service YMCA of Barry County/Hastings Youth Council Coed Softball Standings Call it an oil night for the varsity Saxon eagers Hastings lost 57-43 to host Hudsonville last Thursday in O-K White basketball action. The Saxons (6-6 and 4-3) were down by five points (25-20) at the half, hut did not come out read* to play defense in the third stanza according to their coach. "We just didn't play well." Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said. Virginia Jennings led lhe blue and gold with 17 points and Jill Williams added 12 markers. Jennings also collected 10 steals. Williams had 14 rebounds ami Summer Gillons dished out 4 assists. Hastings is lied for second in the league, but play a non-lcaguc contest today (Thursday. Oct. 16) at home against Gull Lake Junior Varsity W-L Team The Saxons dropped two recent games Olde Towne Tavern H2................................... 6-1 against Forest Hills Central 39-31 and Olde Towne Tavem #1........................... .6-1 Hudsonville 51-28. Jarman Construction........................................5-2 Susan Hubbard tallied 10 points and Flexfab................................................................. 3-3 Michelle Griggs added 8 markers in the Law &. Disorder................................................ 3-4 contest with F.H.C. Just For Fun....................................................... 2-5 Hubbard also topped the team with 8 Hastings Mutual................................................ 2-5 points versus Hudsonville, while Dannie Bennett Industries... ................ .0-6 Eaton managed 7 markers. Results Flexfab II. Just For Fun 5; Jarman Con­ struction 7. Olde Towne Tavern #2 13; Law and Disorder 4. Hastings Mutual 14; Bennett ladMtries 3. Okie Towne Tavern fl 16 Game Schedule 6:00. Olde Towne Tavern f2 vs. Olde Towne Tavern fl; 7:00, Jarman Construction vs. Flexfab; 8:00. Law and Disorder vs. Just For Fun; 9:00. Hastings Mutual vs. Bennett Industries. YMCA-Hastings Youth Council’s Fall Women’s Volleyball A League W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle..................................... 24-0 Real Log Home................................................ 24-0 ICS ..................................................................... 16-8 Leafwood Lumber......................................... 9-15 Mamstreet Savings..........................................7-17 Ray James Eletromechamcal....................... 7-17 Goodenough Goodies..................................... 3-21 Unknowns......................................................... 6-18 B League Hastings Burial Vault..................................... 21-3 Ranger Die........................................................ 18-6 Gary’s Auto....................................................... 16-8 Backe Construction......................................... 15-9 Flexfab............................................................... 15-9 Bustance Construction................................... 7-17 Hastings Mutual.............................................. 4-20 Quality Roofing.............................................. 0-24 Freshmen Hudsonville edged Hastings' frosh last week in a close 32-28 league contest. Katie Noicboom led Hastings with 11 points on five field goals. Hastings trailed by one 20-18 after three quarters, but just couldn't make up the difference in the final eight minutes. 8th Grade Gold Hastings' 6-3 eighth grade team went 2-1 with a 29-27 win over Ionia, a 26-22 loss to Wayland and a 36-18 triumph against Newhall Angie Eggers led the Saxons with 13 versus Ionia and Kate Martisius added 6 markers. Eitecrs had rebounds. Jenny Jenkins 7 rebounds and Erin Bradley forced turnovers with some "scrappy" defense. Eggers also led the team with 9 points in (he Wayland defeat Elizabeth Nida tallied 5 points and Eggers boarded 7 caroms Eggers scored 7 points in the Newhall game. Nida 5 and Martisius 5 for the winners Angie Aspmall and Nida also led the rebounding efforts with 7 apiece 8th Grade Blue Hastings played a tough game, but came up shon against Calcdonir.. 21-16. Ashley Dclinc had a .ng game with 4 points. 10 rebounds and 6 steals. Missy Hutchings also tallied 4 points. 7th Grade Gold The Gold squad beat both Ionia (33-24) and Wayland (32-22) in recent hard court contests. Niki Noteboom scored 9 points and pulled down 11 rebounds in the Ionia triumph. Tiffany Howell added 7 points, while Amber Thomas and Laura Di pert each grabbed 7 hoards Hastings roller has striking Basketball '97 POINTS Dawn Stine (Maple Valley) 20.1 • Rachel Young (Hastings) 16.65 Jennie Doyle (Middleville) 16.5 Jami Schrock (Lakewood) 14 0 Stacie Gons (Maple Valley) 131 Jennifer Nielsen (Lakewood) 12.0 Virginia Jennings (Hastings) 11.75 Chnsty NeSmith (Delton) 9.5 Jessica Crowley (Middleville) 9.2 Jessica Cook (Maple Valley) 8 8 Jill Williams (Hastings) 8.78 Summer Gillons (Hastings) 8.58 Stephanie Elsie (Lakewood) 8 3 Rebounds Dawn Stine (Maple Valley) 12.9 Kim Cole (Delton) 7.3 Kristen Green (Lakewood) 7.0 Jill Williams (Hastings) 6.6 Jessica Cook (Maple Valley) 6.4 Jennie Doyle (Middleville) 5.5 Jennifer Nielsen (Lakewood) 5.4 Virginia Jennings (Hastings) 4.6 Steals Erica Krolik (Maple Valley) 4.1 Jennie Doyle (Middleville) 3.9 Dawn Stine (Maple Valley) 3.9 Virginia Jennings (Hastings) 3 41 Jami Schrock (Lakewood) 3.3 Jennifer Nielsen (Lakewood) 3.2 Stephanie Elsie (Lakewood) 2.5 Jill Williams (Hastings) 2.33 Payshence Erb (Middleville) 2.0 Assists Jennie Doyle (Middleville) 4.7 Jami Schrock (Lakewood) 4.0 Jennifer Nielsen (Lakewood) 3.6 Dawn Stine (Maple Valley) 3.3 Payshence Erb (Middleville) 3.0 Virginia Jennings (Hastings) 2.5 Anr.c P.rghdoll (Hastings) 2.0 Summer Gillons (Hastings) 2.0 • Point total for four games. success on lanes You could say that bowling is in her blood, but Hastings' Stacey McKee takes the game in stride and hopes that her best is still to come. McKee. 30. recently rolled a 708 series at the Hastings Bowl with games of 247. 245 and 216 She is only the second female in the city to ever record such a feat. Know McKee is aiming for improvement. "You always want to do better.'' McKee said. "Sometime. I would like to bowl a 300." STRIKING, CHALLENGES continued from page 10 The game with F.H.C. continues a tough string for Coach Jeff Keller's team. Two weeks ago it was East Grand Rapids, last week Hastings faced Zeeland and now the blue and gold must prepare for a very solid F.H.C. team. The Rangers beat E.G.R. last Friday 19-7 behind Shawn Kcrsjes 145 rushing yards. ~ continued on nm 13 F.H.C. wins league duals Forest Hills Central ran past Hastings in a league cross country meet last week, winning the boys event 17-42 and the girls race 18-45 Mike Elliott finished fourth in 18:53. Tim Rounds eighth in 19:45. Rob Dixon IOlh in 20:06. Levi Solmes 11 th in 20:09 and Michael McKcough finished 12th in 20:11 for the boys. Bill Beer won the race for F.H.C in 18.36. Charissa Shaw took third in 21:19. Karcy Schlachlcr 10th in 23:14. Carolyn DeWitt 11 th in 23:27 and Kristen Schlachter 13th in 23:40 in the girls race. 4th/5th Grade Giris and Boys Basketball Beginning. Monday. Nov. 3. the YMCA will be offering a basketball program for girls and one for boys in the 4th through fifth grade The program will meet every Monday and Wednesdays in Hastings Central’s gym. Teams will be coached by volunteer parents. The program will last for seven weeks Gaines and practices will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. Times will vary from week to week Teams will be formed on Oct. 27 for boys and Oct. 29 for girls from 4:30-6 p.m. Par­ ticipants will be notified of their team and schedule that night. The cost for the program is $30. Scholarships are available upon re­ quest. All players are required to pre-register by Oct. 22 by completing a registration form obtained at the YMCA office. Adult City Basketball League On Wednesday. Oct 29. at 7 p.m in room B 125 of the Hastings High School, the YM­ CA will be having a managers meeting for the organization of the 1997-98 adult city league basketball season. Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this years season, should send a representative League organization, rule changes, fees and league starting times will be covered. There is a limit on the number of teams that can participate so attendance at the meeting is important. Final dedline for teams registering is Nov. 12. Teams will be registered on a first come, first served basis The league is slated to begin the first week of December. For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574 Adult CHy Indoor Soccer League On Wednesday. Oct. 29. at 7:45. in Room B 125 of the Hastings High School, the YM­ CA will be having a managers meeting for the organization of the 1997-98 adult city indoor soccer league Each team that participated iast year and wants to play in this years season, should send a representative. League organization, rule c hangs. fees and league starting times will be covered. Teams will be registered on a first come, first served basis There is a limit on the number of teams that can participate so attendance at the meeting is important The league will begin late November and play on Wednesday’s at the Hastings High School For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574 7-8ers go to 5-1 Pic Hastings 7-8cr\ now have a 5-1 record l eading into its final two games of the season Hastings has out-scored its opponents 109-60 with a 22-6 win over Walland, a 22­ 6 loss to East Grand Rapids, a 15-14 triumph against Rogers, a 26-0 shutout over Kcnowa Hills, a 20-6 victory over Forest Hills Northern and a 20-6 triumph in a gridiron battle with Caledonia Piom Warner and Gene Greenfield are lhe Hastings coaches who have led the way The 7 Kers all play at least one quarter per game . Hastings traveled to Rocklord on Wednesday and will close out the campaign Oct 22 at home versus Wyoming Park Game time is 7 p m Shutouts captured in H.Y.A.A. The Saxons third and fourth grade Blue football team beat Athens 7-0. The lone touchdown came late in lhe fourth quarter on a 38-yard run by Ashlin King Hastings recovered four Athens' fumbles, one each by King. R.J. Morgan. Eric Johnson and Brad Mead. 7th Grade Gold In a defensive battle. Hastings beat Athens 6-0. Scoring the lone touchdown was Matt Gibbons Sth and 6th Grade Gold The Saxons were defeated by Battle Creek 38-14. Scoring touchdowns were John Farley and Robert Fields. Brandon Johnson also had a 2-point kick. 7th Grade Blue An undefeated Sturgis team got the best of the Saxons. 25-18 Beau Furrow. Josh Bailey and Lonnie Rambin each scored touchdowns. The game was decided in the final thirty seconds 3rd and 4th Grade Gold Hastings' Gold squad fell to Marshall 13­ 0. Costly turnovers hurt Hastings' cause. Kyle Beyer made two catches for the Saxons on offense Notice of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes The BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS of the COUNTY OF BARRY will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.3246 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied on property in 1997. The hearing will be held on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1997 at 10:15 a.m. at COMMISSIONER’S CHAMBER, 220 W. STATE ST., HASTINGS, Ml. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 5.17% over such revenues gener­ ated by levies permitted without holding a hear­ ing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 0.84% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identi­ fied below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: BARRY COUNTY 220 W. STATE ST. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 616/948-4876 Hastings' Mike Pursell caught four passes and ran eight times for 53 total yards at Johnson Field in the O-K White matchup versus Zeeland. (Photo by Perry Hardin) CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan on Monday, October 27,1997 at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is for the Council to hear comments and make a determination on the necessity to establish a special assessment dis­ trict to pay for construction of a water main on South Dibble Street between the south terminus of the existing water main located on South Dibble Street and the south line of Ammons Eaton's Addition (see map below). This notice is given pursuant to Article X Section 10.1 and Section 10.2 of the Charter of the City of Hastings, and Article IV Section 13.107 of the Hastings City Code. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 102 South Broadway, Hastings. Michigan ST. —BAST HUBBLE 49058. Request for J*-------*---- r^ information and/or 006 00 U03*00 004 002 minutes of said hear­ 001* 00 00 00 ing should be directed 007 00 M to the Hastings City & 012 00 Clerk at the same 000 00 011 00 address as stated to 010.00 above 013 00 009 00 »! 5 The City will provide . necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945­ 2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800­ 649-3777. Everil Manshum City Clerk r oae oo ----------- 013 10 010*00 ■od u 019 00 «3 z 315 OC 017 00 020 00 o "-F? 316 10 016 00 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16. 1997 Panthers claw their way toward KVA win; G-A next tl there was a must win lor Delton's varsity lootball team, last Friday's Homecoming contest against Paw Paw was certainly n And fortunately tor the Panthers a 21-20 triumph made n an occasion to celebrate. Jim NeSmith -cored two touchdowns and Ryan Bridges added a third as Dcllon moved to 2-2 in the KVA and 2-3 overall. This week, lhe Panthers travel to GalesburgAugusta Io lace lhe 4-2 Rams. Aller a Inst quarter touchdown by Paw Paw. Delton cut the margin lo one point (7­ 6) with a 2 yard run by NeSmith NeSmith. with D-K trailing 14-6. ran for his second score. this one from 10 yards out A 2-point conversion between quarterback Kyle Matteson to Corey Mingennk tied the score at 14-14 heading into half . Matteson completed 7-of-l5 aerial attempts for 98 yards with four of those going lo Mingennk for 48 yards. Delton dominated the third quarter and k ok the lead on Rvan Bridges' 26-yard dart Jason Kimbrough hooted lhe extra point ror Paw rallied for a late touchdown, but failed on a 2-pointer to give ll»«. Panthers a 1 point tridinph Jon Hanneckow had 11 bonecrushers and Jason Stampfler added *> tackles lor Delton s defensive efforts G-A won over Parchment last week in KVA action 28-9 Jake Blake led the Rams' offense with 162 yards on 30 carries and sciaed a 24-vard louchdown . SCORING Junior Varsity Delton's JV team had some big-time stats in last week's 32-29 loss to Paw Paw Jeremie Coplin ran for 134 yards on H carries and scored a touchdown from 75 yards Justin Stampfler carried the ball 15 limes for 203 yards and reached pay dirt on three occasions. Stampfler’* scores came from 80. 45 and 15 yards Other runningback totals included < ophn s 3 for 20 yards. John Sackett * I lor 10 and Jamie Collier's 3 for 17 yards "The offensive line did a nice job up from." Dcllon JV Coach Mark Nabozny said. Things are starting to come together offensively." Quarterback Jcicmy Bout completed 7of-10 passes w ith Derek '-'.les catching lour balls for 35 yards. Stiles also punted the ball twice for 40 and 45 yards. George Guthrie was major contributor on defense with two sacks, including, one for a safety. Coach Nabozny also signaled lhe defensive play of Jesse Schantz. • a 21 • 14 Panther advantage Bridges had a big game with 61 rushing vards on 9 carries. 16 tackles and a fumble iccovery He'* (Budges) a football kid." Delton Coach Rob Heethuis said. "He would play quarteiback if we wanted him to. He's a coach's dream, so far he's played tight end. center, guard and runningback (on offense." With under four minutes to play. Paw The Panthers ran past lhe Redskins for a KVA win last week .Th Panthers lace a lough toe in lhe G-A Rams. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) Two Barry County teams battle for gridiron titles Barrs County, with the exception of Hastings High School. lakes it football show on the road this weekend. Maple Valley and M ddlevillc still arc undefeated after six weeks of gridiron action and both have "winnable’ games in week number seven Delton will face a very tough test in Galesburg-Augusta, while Hastings will also be challenged against a very solid Forest Hills Central club The crys'al ball picked three games correctly last week and could use a big boost on Friday with the overall record slippine to 18-11 F. H. CENTRAL (5-1, 4-1) at HASTINGS (3-3, 2-3) Delton runningback Jim NeSmith (38) shows us the ole' hidden ball trick on this play. Last week, NeSmith led the Panthers with two touchdowns on the ground. (Photo by Shelly Sulser) CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in lhe City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Monday, November 3. 1997 at 7:30 p.m. to hear public comment regarding a request from J. Brent Center for a Special Use Permit lor the pur­ pose of operating a tattoo parlor at 327 North Broadway. Hastings. Michigan (see map below). Said permit is required under Section 13.312 of the Hastings City Code. The running Rangers beat East Grand Rapids Iasi week 19-7. so you know they'll come to Hastings ready to play. Senior back Shawn Kcrsjcs led the way with Sanders' type numbers 1145 yards on 25 carries). The Saxons could make big strides in lhe always tough O-K While (four learns tied al 4-1) with a valuable victory al home Another F H C loss probably means no playoffs for a second consecutive year. Andrew Courtright's return Io quarterback helped last week Bill Blair. Eric Carlson and Josh Richie also should step up lor lhe Saxons, as the crystal ball smells an upset Prediction Hastings 21. F H.C 17. DELTON' (3-3. 3-2) at GALESBURG-AUGUSTA (4-2. 4-1) lhe Rams arc tough, but the Panthers continue to mn a balanced attack with offensive success huh on the ground and in the air Jake Blake ran for 160 yard* with a 24-vard touchdown and Rvuii Vaughn had 12 tackles and a sack in G-A'% 28-9 win over Parchment last week In order to beat G-A. Delton will need to get u ugh U*ok for Jon Hanneckou. Rvan Budge* jnd Corey Mingennk to do their share of hilling. M1DIH.EVII.LE (6-0, 5-0) at SPRING LAKE (2-4, 2-3) The Trojans go for an out-right O-K Blue title, a common celebration n: Middleville this lime ol year The key to this year's success, contributions from a lot of good players including the Wealherhead brothers The Lakers lost to the Hamilton Hawkeyes last Friday 21-12. but scored twice in the lourth quarter to make it somewhat close. Tony Milanowski is the reluming all-league punter He will get a lol of work after the Trojans shut the door on any thought of a Spring Lake stunner Prediction: T-K 34. Spring Lake 6. LAKEWOOD (0-6, 0-5) at OKEMOS (5-1, 4-1) Scott Richardson. Bobbs Tingley and Jason Dow all shinned in Lakewood's 26-8 defeat to Northwest a week ago. Okemos is hungry for revenge after going 7-2 Iasi season and placing second in lhe Capital Circuit for the first time in four years Forrest Fredlmc and Brian Smith arc an awesome combination on the Chieftains' defensive line Lakcwtxxl will need to slow things down, not make mistakes and help Richardson find some open spaces. Prediction: Lakewood 14. Okemos 10. MAPLE VALLEY (6-0, 4-0) at BELLEVUE (2-2. 4-2) Don't underestimate the Broncos... that is the Bellevue Broncos who beat Leslie last week 12-6 Quarterback Ben Farkas adds air to their attack Maple Valley, however, is running after the SMAA championship after a big um over St. Phil Keep an eye (or two) on And) Patrick, on offense and Rich Smith, on defense. I just hope that they have a different crew officiating this important SMAA contest. Prediction Maple Valley 27. Bellevue 7. Prediction: Delton 28. G-A 20. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE The 1997 CITY GENERAL ELECTION will be held on November 4, 1997 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ALL VOTERS from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wards will be voting AT THE HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL multi-purpose room, located at 232 West Grand Street. Hastings. Michigan (See map below). For further information please call the City Clerks Office at 616­ 945-2468. Information on the aoove public hearing and minutes of said heanng will be available al the office ol the City Clerk. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Everil Manshum, City Clerk TYDEN PARK 099 00 I . ..*q i 00 Street IW 00 )29 .00 RUSHING Spencer Romph (T-K) 95-626 Miso Glavan (T-K) 68-572 Jason Thompson (M. Valley) 86-495 Josh Richie (Hastings) 85-416 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 87-408 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 47-308 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 52-285 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 51-270 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 37-253 । Mike Pursell (Hastings) 41-199 S. Richardson (Lakewood) 39-141 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 20-127 Paul Finney (Delton) 28-117 Tim Stevens (T-K) 13-115 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 13-114 00 i RECEIVING INTERCEPTIONS ’ od Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 3 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 2 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2 Travis VanAlstine (T-K) 2 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 2 .Di « »•. IM 00 Ifcll > j | Jim NeSmith (Delton) 6-192 Luke Warner (Hastings) 9-165 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 6-157 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 10-140 Brian Ploeg (T-K) 10-139 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 9-137 Paul Finney (Delton) 5-128 Darron Williams (Delton) 8-126 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 5-119 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 8-114 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 3-88 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 5-77 Jason Presiar (T-K) 1-65 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 5-64 Matt Moore (Hastings) 3-58 Shane Slaughter (Hastings) 2-54 Bobby Tingley (Lakewood) 3-50 Beau Barnum (Hastings) 1-49 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 3-41 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 5-36 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 1-27 125 DO I Kyle Matteson (Delton) 44-84-6-768 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 39-71-6-580 A. Courtright (Hastings) 28-56-5-389 T. Wawiemia (M. Valley) 10-25-2-202 Matt Moore (Hastings) 7-19-2-164 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 14-23-1-152 Andy Patnck (Maple Valley) 104 Bobby Cole (Hastings) 76 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 68 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 60 Rich Smith (Maple Valley) 57 Andy Keller (Hastings) 51 Lucas Flory (Maple Valley) 48 Erik Vernon (T-K) 48 Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 47 Jared Otto (T-K) 47 Bill Blair (Hastings) 47 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 46 Lance Flory (Maple Valley) 44 Nick Hannar (Delton) 42 Corey Schut (T-K) 40 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 40 Jim Hermenitt (Delton) 39 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 38 Lucas Wealherhead (T-K) 35 Brian Ploeg (T-K) 35 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 34 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 32 T Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 30 Evenl Manshum City Clerk nd oo Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 60 I Kyle Matteson (Delton) 58 Spencer Romph (T-K) 54 Miso Glavan (T-K) 34 , Andy Patnck (Maple Valley) 32 Chns Gonser (Maple Valley) 32 I Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 30 ■ Jim NeSmith (Delton) 30 Josh Richie (Hastings) 18 Scott Richardson (Lakewood) 18 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 14 j Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 13 Beau Barnum (Hastings) 13 ! Nathan Pranger (T-K) 12 Paul Finney (Delton) 12 Luke Warner (Hastings) 12 Steve Dahn (Hastings) 12 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 12 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 12 Nate LaVoie (T-K) 12 I Tony Bowne (Hastings) 8 Shane Slaughter (Hastings) 8 Tim Stevens (T-K) 8 | Jason Preslar (T-K) 8 i Ryan Bridges (Delton) 6 1 Corey Schut (T-K) 6 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 6 Jim Storms (Hastings) 6 Scott Stickles (Maple Valley) 6 | Jason Stampfler (Delton) 6 Matt Moore (Hastings) 6 Darron Williams (Delton) 6 Bill Blair (Hastings) 6 j Tim Johnson (T-K) 6 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 4 I Scott Van Engen (Maple Valley) 4 I Corey Mingerink (Delton) 2 | Chris OBryant (Lakewood) 2 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2 Andy Keller (Hastings) 2 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 2 Matt Rose (Maple Valley) 2 TACKLES Hastings The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or i TDD call relay services 1 -800-649-3777. U Football '97 I I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16. 1997 — Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Saturday Majors Sunday Night Mixed Boys High Game and Series — B Ham mond 201-540. B Bowman 201-513; B Kir by 190-489 Bovs Good (James — M Spidcl 179. C Bowman 171. A McBain 170. T Wallace 162 Girts (Jood (James — W Miller 115. A Rose 102; N Towle 91 Die ha rds 19. Fearsome 4 17. Rednecks 16. H E I) 16. Three Froggers 15. I.uckv Strikes 14. B.S.crs 13. Thunder Alley II. 2x4 II. Short N Sweet 11. Rock Bottom 11. Tag Alongs 9. X-Filcrs 9; Friends 8. S&K 8. Sec Ya 7 Women's High (James & Series - D Snyder 185 524; K Sutfin 203 520. C Par sons 176-178; N Taylor 174471. L Beyer 170465. S Snider 180454; D Dutcher 159415. S VanDcnburg 208. M Kirchen 174. V Miller 174. L Falconer 165; M Me Clurkin 156 Men's High (James & Series - M Cross 245-617; J Barnum III 246-567. K Bushcc 216. J Barnum 214. S Sanborn 211. A Taylor 2(M. K Beyer 188. B Kerley 186. B Drayton 178; C W Simpson 171; D Dutcher 166 Monday Mixers Rowdie Giris 15-5. Whispering Waters 13- 7; Dewev’s Auto 13-7. Kelley's Kcglcrv 12-8, Michelob 11^-8'^. Girrhach’s 9 11. Hastings Bowl 9-11. Mr Bruce S'^-ll’/j. Green Chicks 8 12. Haruler's Tours 8 12. T.M. Lassies 7-13; Coldwell Bankers 6-14 High (James and Series — R Bennett 162. K Keller 170-175. B Johnson 165. M Wieland 179-475. G Scobey 177; B Daven­ port 180. S Guy 169. M Kill 169; R Shapiev 171. J McMillon 176-198. M Snyder 199-563. S VanDenbcrg 182 538. J Wiggins 166. B Vrogindewey 189-477. G Gibson 192-493; J Carpenter 177 Senior Citizens Ous 17-7; Jesiek 16-8. No One 16-8. Brodock 15-9; Woodmansee 15-9; M & M’s 14- 10; Kuempels 13-11. Hall 13-11; Moucoulis 12-12; Vrogindewey 114-124. Nash 11-13. Brewer 11-13. Schlachter 8 16. Lethcoe 74-164. Friend 7-17. Snyder 5-19 High (James and Series — W Brodock 189-480. M Schondclmayer 166-170. B Kingslev 169-182; W Woodmansee 178-198. D Mason 181-486. W Birman 181-510; B Terry 208-198; P Ous 171. R Wieland 221-581, S Pennington 178-198. F Girrhach 177- 504 Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 19-5. Eye Ent Specialists 15- 9; Mace’s Ph 14-10. Seebers Auto 13-11. Halifax Service 124-114. Nashville 5 Plus 114-124; Valley Realty 11-13; Fanner s Feed 11-13. Lifestyles 10-14; Finishing Touch 10-14. Nashville Chiropractic 9-15; Miss Fits 8-16. High Games and Series — S VanDenbcrg 203-571. K Sutfin 186-533. M Garber 192-508. S Pennington 203-491; B Blakely 178- 484; R Murphy 169-484. L Yoder 175-466; B Estep 161-147; E Vanessa 167-480. N. Varney 177-173; M Dull 146-425; F Girrbach 169-143. J George 159-415. J. Gardner 173-137. L Elliston 197; F Schneider 157. D Keller 137. B Vrogindewey 438 Recreation Bowling Ixague *3 Carlton Center Excavating 174; Barry Automotive 134; Fairchild Oil 13; Hastings Bowl II; Cross's 9. Freeport Elevator 8. Good Games and Series — B King 225. 223. 223-671. T Wieland 500; R Wieland 548; E Olson 516. R Fay 243-578; S Anger 203-530; M Mason 211-582. D Lambert 571; D McClurkin21l Thursday A.M. Just Us 20-8; Parkers AFC Home 17-11. LeHxrves 16-12; Bosleys 15-13; Lucky Shots I456-13VS; Early Birds !4Mi-l3Vi. Varneys 14-14; Hastings Bowl 13-15; Question Marks 13-15; Bye 0-28 Good Games and Series — R Isaacs 197-564; I. Ruthruff 181-505; M Hodges 160463; D Collier 200443. B Estep 148441; P Caldwell 171410; B Bodo 128-365; C Keiser 133-340; S. Teunessen 120-333; C Etis 110-311; J McKeough 157; B Norns 157; D Olmstead 151; T Parker 144; M. Bell 122. O Gillons 97 Thursday Angels Nashville Chiropractic 244; Secher Auto Body 18-10; Tick Tock Restaurant 18-10; Miller Exc 17'6-IOh; Cedar Creek Grocery 12; 16NAPA Girls 14-14; Pet World 12-16; Gavin Ford 11-17; Riverside Cemetery 11- 17; Hastings Bowl l0h-l7h. Dow) It 9-19; Stefano's 7-21 High Games and Series — F Ruthruff 236-536, B Hayes 182, J Conger 183; W Barker 185; J Madden 190. D Staines 193. K Farr 178; C Gemsey 193; J Lewis 192; N Kioosterman 190; L Aspey 209-542 Bowie ret tes Hamilton Excavating 14-6. D J Electric 12- 8; Bennett Industries 12-8. Kent Oil Co 9-11; Carlton Center Excavating 7-13. Hecker Insurance 6-14 High Games and Series — K Fowler 177495; J Hamilton 175462. E Ulnch 176490; B Hathaway 187496. N Goggins 167462: T Redman 136-380 S Merrill 164459. J Gardner 157. L Elliston 222-560; S Drake 163431; E Vanasse 192-519; G Potter 163465. H Cocnen 190-513. B Maker 164. A Fox 179; T Christopher 203-523 Tuesday Mixed STRIKING continued from page 11 Not only docs she bowl in Hastings, but McKee also spends tune working on her trail at M-66 and Nottkc s in Battle Creek Al Nottkc’s McKee recently tallied a (»‘>h senes and a 2b5 game McKee has bowled tor 25 ycais thanks m part to the influence ol het mother Shirley VanDcnburg VanDcnburg worked al lhe local bowling alley !»•«■ years and became one. il not the. best lenialc bowlers in lhe area. "1 have always been the top bowler. VanDcnburg said "Now it looks like Stacey is right up there Asked it mother ever puts a little extra pressure on her Stacey did not hesitate with her answer "She pushes me a lot. McKee said Not only is mother in her comer. but McKee’s game also has been enhanced by the use ot a new ball When she managed her 708 scries, a new Brunswick "IX’lensc Zone" ball was in hand Advanced Commercial Printing 21-7; W'oodmansee Sawmill 17-11; Flexfab 15-13; Consumers Concrete 13 1/2-14 1/2; Pin Seek­ ers 12-16; Hastings Bowlers 12-16; Friends 11 U2-16 1/2; Mostetler Graphics 10-18. Mens High Games & Series S. Hyde 506; J. Burghdoff 169; L. Burch 198-478; P. Scobey 220. D. Blakely 201 Womens High Games & Series C. O'Keefe 446; R Burch 172; C Mayhew 150406; D. Johnson 167-444; L. Thomas 140-369; B. Norris 178-465. SOCCER SCORES Saxons Serve at Big Boy... Hastings High School's Athletic Program held its Celebrity Night at Big Boy last Wednesday. Coaches and administrators served food and waited on patrons at lhe local restaurant All tips collected were given to the Saxons' athletic program along with 10 percent of the total sales. The Saxon servers included softball coach Jill Withey, varsity volleyball coach Tammy Cairl and junior varsity tennis coach Jennifer Oberdorfer Thomappk Valley Soccer Club UI3 Team — Hastings won 2-0 against another Middleville team Margo Cooklin. Jami Shilling scored the two goals LII4 Team — Hastings won 5-0 against Allegan Goals were scored by Robin White (2). and Rachel Newion (I). Molly Anderson (I), and Anna Walker (I). U16 Team — Hastings beat Williamson 2-0. Libby Gibbons scored both goals U19 Team — Hastings beat DeWitt 4-2. Jami Robbins (3). and Jess Gole (1) Hastings Soccer Club U13 Team — Hastings lots to Red Arrow from Paw Paw 2-3. The game was very com­ petitive with Hastings playng short handed (two injuries). Got a Sports Tip? Call 945-9554 Stacey McKee credits her mom and her new ball for her recenl bowling achievements. NOTICE OF LETTING OF DRAIN CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF STAIRS AND PARROT DRAIN, BRANCH "0" Notice is hereby given that I. Robert W. Shaffer, County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry. State of Michigan, will, on October 28. 1997 at the County Drain Commissioner's Office, 220 W State Street. Hastings. Ml proceed to receive sealed bids no later than 1:00 p.m. Bids will be opened thereafter and announced Con­ struction plans are available for review at the referenced location Bidders must be qualified to do business in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of Michigan Robert W. Shaffer Drain Commissioner County of Barry Mem (Jood (James and Series — S Peabody 233-553. M Kasinsky 247-671. D Tinkler 178482. R Robbins 176494. T Rainwater 220-528. R Nash 182-523. S San bom 246-573. J Barnum 290-675. D Service 161464. D Keillor 202-553. J May 248-683. A Taylor 244-582. H Keeler 257 695. E Keeler 256-670. B Madden Sr 203. W Brodock 211. B Heath 226. B Mad den Jr 200. W Gillons 172 . Womens (Jood (James and Series — B Roush 192 528. B Hughes 200 530. S Nash 158456. T Heath 168-429. f Pennington 159463. S McKee 213-601* Shirlec V 197-583. N Taylor 167455. S Keeler 216-533. B Davenport 181. P Ramses 199. M Sears 167. S Ripley 145. C Madden 148. B Bodo 134 Director of Criminal Justice. Full-time, 12-month Coordination of criminal justice and corrections programs; work with advisory committees; develop/implement state grants; teaching/student advising responsibilities. Master s degree; training/teaching/management experience required Work experience in law enforcement preferred. Administrative salary range $30,293 - $47,866. Date of hire 01/05/98 Cover letter and resume must be received by 4 p.m on 11/07/97 at Administrative Services Job #673. Kellogg Community College. 450 North Avenue. Battle Creek. Ml 49017-3397 An Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator. PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS TRAINING AND MOCK ELECTION Let us help you with your Fall Projects! Serving the West Michigan area • Vinyl W indows • Custom Bath Enclosures • Custom Mirrors • Insulated Units • (Jlass Replacement Give us a call with any questions you may have Hastings • 948-3091 Friday Mixed Moose Ten Pins 18. No Geratol Rcq'd 17.5; 9 and a Wiggle 15; Heads Out 15. Brushworks 13. Ramblers 13; Weekend Warriors 12. Bad Habit 11 12. Rocky 4 12. Nash Bash 12. Get Lucky 12; I Know That II. Gillons II. Special K's 10 5. 4 Rs 10. Late Comers 10. Sear. Service 8 KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE RN s/LP Ns/New Grads A few select Nurse Supervisor positions are available at THORNAPPLE MANOR, a county owned Skilled Nursing/Rehab Facility near Hastings. Call for an interview and tour of our beautiful facility. Please contact: Karen Marr, RN, NHA Director of Nursing 616-945-2407, ext. 444 EOE cQibrnapple Notice is hereby given that the City of Hastings will be holding a TRAINING SES­ SION and MOCK ELECTION on Thursday. October 16, 1997 in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose of the session is to allow citizens, election workers and staff to have adequate time to become familiar with the City's new AccuVcte voting machines that will be used in the November 4. 1997. Odd Year General Election. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk C\Vt OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S Broadway Hastings Michigan on Monday. November 3 1997 al 7 30 p m to hear pub­ lic comment regarding a request from the City of Hastings for a Special Use Permit for the purpose of expansion of the Hastings Fire Department 110 West Mill Street. Hastings. Michigan Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said hearing will be available at the office of the City Clerk 102 S Broadway Hastings. Michigan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and ser­ vices upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number o'6-945 2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777 Everil Manshum City Clerk NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR CONTROL OF AQUATIC WIEDS IN ALQONOUIN LAKE RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AQUATIC WEED CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township will conduct a public hearing at the Township Hall at 2461 Heath Road on October 21. 1997 at 7 00 o'clock p.m to consider a proposed Special Assessment Roll prepared by the Township Supervisor pursuant to the direction of the Township Board, concerning the Aquatic Weed Control Special Assess­ ment District previously created PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Aquatic Weed Control Special Assessment District within which the cost of such improvement is proposed to be assessed includes the following Land and premises fronting and access to Algonquin Lake m Land Sections 1, 2, 3 and 12 as listed on Schedule A attached to said Schedule A attached to said petition PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the total estimated amount to be specially assessed wi'hin the entire Aquatic Weed Control Special Assessment Dis tnct for the calendar years of 1997, 1996 and 1999 is $24,240 00 each year PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Proposed Special Assessment Roll and Map may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk at 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan dunng regular business hours At the public heanng. the Township Board will review said Proposed Special Assessment Roll, any comments or obfections thereto which might be made or filed with said Board at or prior to the time of said public hearing, and will consider any revisions, amendments, or changes to said proposed Special Assessment Roll and the amount of spec al assessments to be levied against benefited property Appearance and protest at this public hearing is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the State Tax Tribunal An owner or party in interest or his or her agent may appear in person at this hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file his or her appearance or protest by letter received at or before the public hearing, and it such a letter is filed then the personal appearance of the person protesting is not required The owner or any person having an interest in the real property who protests in person or in writing at this hearing as set forth above may file a written appeal o* the special assessment with the State Tax Tribunal wtlhm 30 days after the confirmation of the Special Assessment Roll Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk Individu als with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below BARBARA BEDFORD, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS. MICHIGAN • (616) 948 2194 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16. 1997 It’s not too late to register for Barry County Women’s Festival by Eluint* Gilbert ASSIStUIlt I’dltlH Women who have pnxraMnuied beyond the announced deadline to sign up lor the Barry County Women’* Festival are Mill welcome to participate The festival lake* place Saturday <Kt IX al Hasting* High School Along with an opportunity to learn .ilsmi subjects ranging Irom laughter and line dancing to *lre** management and computer skills. Festival participant* will hear keynote speaker Jenifer Strauss Ivinska*. a professional storyteller For a h*l of all lhe available workshop* pick up a tree Festival fxxiklet al l*elpau*ch Plumb *, lhe Cooperative Extension Ollicc in Hasting*, area libraries and other bu*i ncsses To register, call Linda Ritter at *145 4139. "Women Connecting" i* the theme ot the 8 a m to 3 30 p m event which offer* more than 50 dittercnl workshop* Participants may sign up lor a total ol lour workshop session* lor a $10 lee Keynote speaker Ivinska* said she will be weaving stone* lo help launch the day in a positive way. in term* ol women connect mg with each other and listening to each other's stone* and seeing the similarities in the experiences of our lives and in that way connecting Ivinskas plans to accomplish her mission through a senes ol personal and traditional stones that speak to women s issues Her first career was in environmental cdu cation, teaching at the Battle Creek Outdcxu I du. di- n t .liter loi *i\ years And that's vvheie hci love toi storytelling lx*gan X’usli ”t the science curriculum that we were leadum.’ al the < hildoor Id Center remh'Kcdilie. •bucpts in *toiv Imm. said Ivin ska* wli.1 hold* a I niversily ol Michigan ba. heloi * d. ■•ice in natural resources and cnv ironmental cJiuation She al*.- -a..iked loi the Institute lor Earth I diK.ilioii and many ot the workshops and program* *hc helped present used story­ telling i. emphasize environmental issue*. When I went into the cla**HH>m I still found that the most powerful teaching tool wa* sloiytclhng. Ivinska* said It's lhe oldest teaching tool, and I find that it is still a* powerful as it wa* year* ago when it was relied on much more tli.n today because now we have written material* Back in the old day* when there were no written m.ilcnal*. they relied on their memory and they relied on the storytellers to preserve then culture*. to preserve their history and to make sure that lhe information was passed on to the next generation " While Ivinska* wa* still a teacher, she stalled training io become a storyteller She took workshop* and classes and launched her story telling carver on weekends and evening* I tell m love with it so much that I fell like I had to leave leaching to pursue story­ telling lull time *hc said \ member of lhe National Storytelling Association, hin*ka* is listed with the Michigan louring Art* Agency She recently returned Irom a National Sto- Saturday's Barry County Women's Festival will be a day of workshops, networking and friendship, organizers said. ry telling Festival in Tennessee and soon will be touring Southern Ireland with an­ other professional storyteller They will spend 16 days, sharing their storytelling skill* at schools and libraries On Hal­ loween. they will share stone* with the children at the American Embassy Some ol the stories they plan to tell will be told in tandem, which mean* both will use their voice* to tell the same story In the meantime. Ivinska* is excited about Saturday s Women’s Festival 'because keynoting at women's conference* is some­ thing I've done in the past xxl thoroughly enjoyed m» I'm looking forward to sharing that connection, that time, with the women who attend the coiilercnce." ?\t the festival, lunch (for a $5 charge) will include a choice of shaved ham on a croissant or chicken salad fajita, pasta salad, an apple, cookie and a selection of bever­ age* A vegetarian luncheon is available. (Banner file photo) too. or participants may bring their own lunches Music dunng lunch will be presented by Hastings keyboard artist and songwriter Paul Anthony Meek Child care for SIO per child is available dunng the festival. Co-chairs of the 1997 Barry County ' Women's Festival Council arc Barb Pietrangelo and Alcne Hamilton. Delton school Internet web site is introduced to board by Mary Warner Stuff Writer The Delton-Kellogg School District ha* a new Internet web site, and ha* been given an award for an existing athletic site Bill Wiersma, technology coordinator lor Dcllon schools, introduced the new web site at Monday's school board meeting Many Russon of WebSource of Michigan, who ha* been working with the district :o create the web site, also announced that the district * athletic web page, on-line since August, was given lhe Jay Novacek Web Site Award, which recognize* high school web site* for excellence in athletic* reporting. Novacek i* a former split end for the Dallas Cowboys, and the award is nationally recognized. ac­ cording to Russon The athletic web site was largely put to­ gether by De Iron-Ke Hogg High School Ath­ letic Director Karen Lcinaar It includes such things as game schedules, results of sporting events, picture.* of sports team*, ticket prices, the school fight song, and other in­ formation on the school s athletic program* Two Delton-Kellogg students arc responsible for updating the site as needed. "This site has grown to be huge. Russon said, containing at least 30 pages of data There already have been 1.600 visits to it in lhe past three months, he said Wiersma said the district's general infor­ mation web site is eight pages, and contain* such information as the district's mission statement, telephone numbers for schools, lhe schixd calendar, information on the board of education, information on the superinten dent, the cafeteria menu, and a listing of edu­ cational resource* that can be found on the World Wide Web Wiersma is also consider­ ing adding information on lhe district * alumni association Wiersma and Russon arc still completing work on the general web page, which is not connected to the Internet as yet. The address will be made available once the web site i* completed, dvcording to Superintendent Mar­ sha Well* Well* said Delton Kellogg and Russon are working in partnership lo develop the web site at a minimum cost lo the district. Rus­ son will be applying what he's learned in de­ veloping the local site lo future work he doe* tor other scliools. she said The aJdres* for the athletic web page is www webstturce* coin/dkh* fitiiil In other action al Monday’s meeting, the board approved it* 1997-98 goals. They in­ clude developing clear, measurable im­ prov cmeni plan* lor each school, developing a clear, aligned and future-focused curriculum that will allow all students to learn at chal­ lenging level* with measurable results, pro­ viding an environment that demonstrates that it value* all people within the district and community and encourages their contribu­ tions to quality learning, developing an ef­ fective communication network within the district and with the community, providing sale. respectful and positive .ilaces for qual­ ity learning to occur ihroughcni the district, involving stakeholder* in decision making — using a consensu* approach when appro­ priate. providing appropriate physical facili­ ties to effectively deliver instructional pro­ gram*. and using financial resources respon­ sibly to support positive learning experi­ ence* for all student* ("he goal* arc aimed al fulfilling the district's rebel systems, which stale that schools should create optimal learning expe­ rience* lor all. all relationships should be built on respect, courtly. honesty and be need* fulfilling, and a lead management style that promote* consensus and ownership is preferred Those beliefs arc contained in the district's annual report, which was presented to the public at Monday * meeting "These beliefs serve a* the filters for all behavior, practice* and operations within the district." the report *’..tc« Upcoming Religious Evest Prophetic Intercession Conference October 24. 25 & 26 7 00 p.m on 10 24 & 10 25 6.00 p.m. on 10z26 Speakers: Tommy & Eunice Wilson from the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship (The Father’s Blessing! Subject: Prophetic intercession, prophetic impartation and how to know when you’re flowing in the prophetic Place: Victory Lane Assembly ot Gixl Delton. Ml. located on M-43 two (2> miles before you enter Delton 'when coming from Richland) Fttt fm to caZ/ 671-4193 for mon information Phase have j message and Pastor Gak Kragt * di get back with ymi. Date: Time: Thc renort also s..ys me district continues to follow a gjule for comprehensive school improvement Alter being in this process for a tew years." it says, ''there has been im­ proved success with some students, but not improved success for all As efforts continue lo make adjustments to meet more students’ needs, the vitally important message that is reaching students is that they can be success­ ful and learn, given the proper time and sup­ port. " The report said the honor roll and Michi­ gan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) scores indicated increased success of students "An average of 226 high school students were on the honor roll last year and 90 per­ cent of the 1997 high school graduate* re­ ceived all three endorsements on the MEAP." the report says The district also continues to be "knowl­ edge and research driven, the report state* "If a teaching strategy is less effective, it must change This change will not happen overnight, but the process ha* started and continue* to grow each year Teacher* are teaming, using cooperative learning, the­ matic instruction, problem-solving screen*, conflict resolution, higher level thinking, practicing extension* and corrective*, and more ’ The district's connection lo the Internet will help it maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest research, the report stales The report also gives district goals in re­ gard* to student achievement. Goal* include continuing to offer on-siie training ol Choice Theory and Reality Therapy so that people might more effectively identify and meet their needs and develop greater personal responsibility, continuing to develop an evaluation of the schixd improvement pro- ce*s io determine then growth as a district, and dcict mining then in service needs a* a district .mJ coordinating t liesc needs The icport .dsn include* MEAP and High School Proficiency Test (HSPT) result*, which Well* said indicated that "our district is really beginning to see lhe payoff for all the effort and energy it has pul into schixd improvement Tlie HSPf scores for 1996-97 were 55 percent achieving a "proficient" rat­ ing in math. 28 percent in science. 33 per­ cent in wilting and 38 percent in reading That * compared to score* in 1995-96 of 42 percent being piolicienl in math. 21 percent in science. 21 percent in writing and 29 per­ Seven HHS graduates named AP Scholars Seven 1997 Hastings High School gradu ate* have been named .AP Scholar* by the College Board m recognition of exceptional achievement on college-lev el Advanced Placement Examinations. Janette Jennings and Ju*tin Waler* quali­ fied for the AP Scholar With Honor Award by receiving grades of 3 or higher on four or more AP I xamination*. with an average exam grade of at least 3.25 Michael Burghdoff. Andrea Drey er. Jason McCabe. Tamara Obreitcr and Teague O’Mara qualified lor the AP Scholar Award by receiving grades of 3 or higher on three or more AP Examination*. Approximately 10 percent < f I9S7 gradu­ ating seniors in America have taken one or more AP Examinations Only about 13 per­ cent of the more than 581.000 students who look AP Examinations in May 1997 per­ formed at a sufficiently high level to merit such recognition. When you need to say “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS” to a special friend, or ‘CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER...945-9554. LEGAL NOTICE PHYSICAL THERAPIST-HOME CARE FaU-da«/Part-tia« MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Rabort A. Tramata A Aaeadataa, P.C.taaRaM caboetar aad •• ara attamptlag ta caBact a dabt and any brfarwiattaa aMaiaad ba aaad far that parpaaa. PENNOCK HOSPITAL ha, an opening lot a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide in home care The successful candidate will hold a Michigan License and have at least one year experience PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers a total compensation package which includes competitive salary, an innovative Flexible Benefits package (pro rated for part time). Paid Time Off system, pension plan, plus many other benefits Please send application resume to PENNOCK HOSPITAL Narrated by... Attn Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948 3112 Charles Hartman “Historic Route 66" EOE Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, October 17 • 7PM Our Focus Is Service Not Profit! Hastings Central School Auditorium For Your Listening Pleasure Before the Travel Show Begins and At Intermission. Come See How We Serve You - Organrama - Ask our Loan Officers And Tellers about all the ways they can serve you to make your life a little easier Ken Bohn andJimFles at the Keyboard Grand Valley Co-op Credit I nion 329 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings 945-9754 NCL^ Membership Required cent in reading. Individual report* for the high school, middle school, and elementary school also were presented. They also emphasized the district's focus on quality learning and build­ ing self esteem In the high school's report, a statement posted in classrooms is reprinted which says "The atmosphere in the class­ room contributes to the level and quality of learning that occurs. All appropriately ex-' pressed views and opinions will be created J with respect. Il is the responsibility of the teacher and lhe students to create an atmo- • sphere free of harassment, insulting remarks and ridicule.'' TicHS amiable at the door ah T.cketsM'00 'XX Season passesi MORTGAGE SALE — D«foull hot bwn mod# in tha conditions of o morfgoga moda by MARTIN A. RINGLEKA ond JOYCE A RINGLEKA Husband ond Wifa to SOUTHERN PACIFIC THRIFT t LOAN ASSOCIATES, o Coliformo Corporofion Mortgogaai doted August 26 1996 and recorded on September 5. 1996 In Liber 671 on poge 669. Borry County Records Michigan and assigned by MESNE assignment to NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA. N.A.. os Trustee by on assignment dated September 6, 1996 ond recorded on October !5 1996. in Liber, on poge Borry County Records Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the dote hereof the sum of sixty eight thousand seven hundred thirty ond 04 100 Dollars S6B 730.04). in­ cluding interest at 15 250*. per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond ap­ proved notice is hereby given that sod mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them at public vendue, ot the Borry County Courthouse Hastings. Ml ot 1.00 p.m on December 4 1997 Sold premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRV­ ING BARRY COUNTY Michigan and ore described at: THE EAST X ACRES OF THE SOUTH 1 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST I 4 OF SECTION 10 TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST EXCEPT A 33 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY EAST AND WEST THRU THE CENTER FOR IN­ GRESS AND EGRESS TO WEST 50 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 1 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 4 OF SAID SEC TION EXCEPT THE NORTH I 2 OF THE EAST 495 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST. ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 250 FEET OF THE WEST 260 FEET TO THE EAST 755 FEET OF THE SOUTH I J OF THE SOUTH I 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 4 SEC TION 10 TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST The redemption period thaH be 12 mo lh» from rhe dote 6f >ucii vale unlevt determined abandon ed m accordance with I94BCL 600 3241(a) in whkh cote the redemption period iho>l be 90 days from the date of such sole Doted October 16 1997 NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA N A AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR Assignee of Mortgagee Robert A Tremom ft Associates P C 401 South Old Woodwatd Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 4000? 6616 11 13) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16. 1997 — Page 15 » Character education public meeting set by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School District will hold a ♦meeting al 7 pm Ihursdas. Oci 23. at ♦Hastings Middle Scluxd to discuss character icducaiian • Members of lhe public arc invited lo al­ lend. ’ Community members, parents, staff .members, administrators and some school •board members are expected lo participate : According to Dave Arnold, director of educa­ tional services for the district, those in atten­ dance al the meeting will talk about a num­ ber of issues involving cliaractcr education. » Expected to Ik* taken up arc such things as whose responsibility it is to teach children character — parents, teachers or others — and whether the teaching ol character educa­ tion in Hastings schools is desirable or nec­ essary. Research that has measured lhe effective­ ness of character education may also be huiked at. Arnold said Discussion on what constitutes gixxl char­ acter also may be undertaken, with the inten­ tion of beginning to establish the specific personality traits that character education in Hastings might promote Arnold said those at the meeting also may Altar servers for the occasion were (from left) Jeffrey Baker Jake Heuss and Ben Jacobs who are pictured with Michael Emmons, who accompanied the retired bishop. Emily Dreyer, who is not pictured, also was an altar server. DEDICATION, at St. Rose, cont. from page 3 Others participating in the dedication pro­ gram were Sister Mane Ursula, who gave lhe Scripture reading; Bob Nida, rcsponsonal Psalm, and Jeanne McFadden, intercessions Altar servers were Ben Jacobs. JeffreyBaker. Jake Heuss and Emily Dreyer. The St Rose Choir, along with the audi­ ence. sang All Arc Welcome' and "Lead Me. Lord" Special guests included Father Bud Horst. S M . retired order priest. Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell and his wife. Linda; Hastings Area School System Superintendent Carl Schoessel and his wife. Loretta. Sister Constance Fifelski. associate superintendent of Catholic schools in the Kalama/oo Diocese. Dave Arnold, director of educational Services lor Hastings public schools, and his wife Jane. Mary Youngs, principal of Northeastern Elementary; Jo Stebbins, principal of Star School. Ron Gossman. superintendent of the St. Rose School project for Pioneer Construction, and his wife. Kathy, and son Dan; and pro­ ject architect Mark Schmidtke Tours of the building were given dunng a three hour open house Sunday and a Harvest Dinner was held in the church basement. A successful pledge drive lo finance the improved school facilities was launched by lhe parish in 1995 with a "Faith in the Fu­ ture" fundraising campaign Both the interior and exterior of St. Rose School have new hxiks A l().80C-squarcfool addition has been attached lo the 1961 school building, which also has been reno­ vated with a new pitched roof and other im­ provements. The school serves kindergarten through sixth grade students. Prior lo the building project they were housed in two separate structures. Construction began in April after a 1904 school building was demolished to pave the way for the expanded facilities, including four new classrooms, a 2.IOO-squarc-foo< all purpose room with an adjacent "serving kitchen." a library and a room for adult edu­ cation activities and committee meetings. The all purpose room is used for physical education classes, school assemblies, parish meetings, etc St Rose School is accredited through the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools In the Kalamazoo Diocese, there are 21 Catholic elementary schools, one middle schixd and three high schools. discuss what types ot things are already be mg done in Hastings schools to promote good character The Hastings School Board decided last June to study character education as part ol the district s ongoing school improvement process. The board made its decision alter lhe district's System Planning Council recom mended character education be studied in lhe 1997-98 schixd year, according to superin­ tendent Carl Schoessel. The council is made up of district stall members, a parent repre­ sentative. a student representative, and a rep rcsentative from the community Schoessel said every year the council seeks suggestions from administrators, stall mem­ bers. students and community members on possible areas of study on which to focus in the coming year Out ol many suggestions, the council chose tour areas of study this year, with character education being one of them Arnold said the yearly school improve­ ment studies do not necessarily result in changes in the district The studies are part of an ongoing evaluation process the district conducts, he said Schoessel said the district at this point has made no plans to institute character educa­ tion into the schools' curriculum "The only thing (lhe district) has decided to do is look at (character education)." Schoessel said "When the study is finished, we may not change any thing we're currently doing " Schoessel said it IS the school board's practice to choose areas to focus on for school improvement at the end of lhe school year, but not begin studying those areas un­ til the start of the following school year Thus, by September of this year, lhe process by which character education was to be stud­ ied was still in the formative stages, he said. However, this past summer lhe board's in­ tention lo study character education came un­ der attack by Hastings resident Robert Webb In August. Webb gave lhe board several pages of written comments and questions. He returned to lhe board in September with an additional written set of questions and asked that the board respond to the questions at its October meeting. According lo Schoessel. school adminis­ trators and Board President Palncia Endsley discussed the matter of character education at length with Webb several times over the past few months Endsley also invited Webb to attend a meeting of the board's curriculum committee. Endsley was unable to give Webb a set dale immediately for the curriculum commit­ tee meeting. Schoessel said, because one of board member Kimberly Alderson's relatives became ill and she was unable to attend a curriculum committee meeting for a certain period. Alderson chairs the curriculum committee, and Endsley and Michael Hubert arc committee members. Endsley also told Webb the board couldn't answer some of the questions he raised in August and September because the study of See CHARACTER, cont. on page 16 faa/'ied Bernard E. Edgel Idahell Y. "Dec” Morey LAKE ODESSA ■ Bernard E Edgel. 65, of Lake Odessa passed away Sunday. October 12. 1997 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on June 26. 1932 the son of Henry and Lola (Turner) Edgel He graduated from Sunfield High School in 1949 and married Ruth Jean Cobb on October 3. 1954 in Lake Odessa. Ik served in the Air Force Reserve from 1949 to 1958. Mr. Edgel owned and operated lhe Lillie Venice Store for several years. He also was a real estate salesman for Cusac Realty. He was a member of lhe West Sebewa Church of Christ and lhe Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by one brother, Virgil Edgel. Mr. Edgel is survived by his wife. Ruth Jean; one son. Kim (Coria) Edgel of Holland; two daughters. Connie (Scott) Warren of Wood­ land and Shannan (Nathan) Hull of Freeport; four grandchildren. Angela and Gabnel Warren, Aaron Edgel and Levi Hull; his father­ in-law. Robert Cobb. Sr. of Lake Odessa; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Octob­ er 14. 1997 at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with John Piercefield officiating. Inter­ ment at Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe West Sebewa Church of Christ. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa HASTINGS - Idabel! Y -Dec" Morey, age 88. of Hastings, passed away Thursday, September 25, 1997 at Thornapple Manor. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 1997 at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. AlbertJ. Mulford HASTINGS - Albert J. Mulford, age 78. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 1997 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mr. Mulford was bom on September 23, 1919 in Cedar Springs, the son of Albert and Irene (Sisson) Mulford. He was raised in Cedar Springs and attended Cedar Springs schools, graduating in 1937. He lived in Grand Rapids, moving to Middleville in 1945 living there until moving to current address in 1985. He was married to Marjorie (Vermuelen) on August 4, 1945 in Grand Rapids. She passed away in 1985. He then married Pat Dutcher of Freeport on March 16, 1990 in Florida. Mr. Mulford owned The Village Grocery Store until retirment in 1984. In retirement he enjoyed working and helping at his daughters’ golf course. River Bend in Hastings. Earlier employment included White Products of Middleville and Traners of Lansing. He was a member of River Bend Golf Course, B.P.O.E. *1965 of Hastings. He enjoyed hunting, golf, card playing with friends and travel. Mr. Mulford was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie M. (Vermeulen) Mulford; a granddaughter, Kalene A. Reahm; two brothers, Maurice and Allen Mulford. He is survived by his wife, Pal N. Mulford; his children. Max Mulford and friend Sharon Nielsen of Kimberling City, Missouri, Sheila (Robert) Reahm of Wayland and Andrea (Dennis) Storrs of Hastings; four grandchil­ dren; one brother, Gerald Mulford of Rock­ ford; two sisters-in-law, Velma M. Mulford of Grand Rapids and Norene (Keith) Wilson of Hastings; former daughter-in-law, Julie Mulford; step children. Gary (Deb) Dutcher. Don (Diane) Dutcher. Patsy (Kurt) Meldrum, all of Freeport; foster son. Michael (Lois) Eaton of Grand Rapids; eleven step grandchil­ dren; three great step grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 10. 1997 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Reverend Keith Dragt officiated. Interment look place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Com munity Hospice or Thomapple Area Enrichment Foundation. MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho» been mode in the conditiont of a mortgage mode by JUDO ORTIZ-SOSA AND DOROTHY ORTIZ-SOSA HIS WIFE »o THE CT GROUP CONSUMER FINANCE INC.. Mortgage doled February 28 1996. ond recorded on March 29 1996 in liber 661 on poge 865. Borry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there it claimed to be due at the dote hereof the turn of sixty two thousand six hundred ninty six ond 81 100 Dollars ($62 696.8)) including interest ot 9 750% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute m such cose mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that sotd mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them at public vendue, ot Barry County Courthouse Hostings Ml at 1 00 p.m. on November 13. 1997 Said premises are situated in City of Delton. Borry County Michigan and ore described os COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 28 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 9 WEST THENCE EAST 94 RODS ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 28 TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH 209 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 28 THENCE WEST 417 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH SEC TION LINE THENCE NORTH 209 FEET TO SAID NORTH SECTION LINE THENCE EAST 417 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH SECTION LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE NORTHER LY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR CLOVERDALE ROAD The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600 3241(a) tn which cose the redemption period shah be 30 days from the date of such sole Doted October 2 1997 THE CIT GROUP CONSUMER FINANCE INC Mortgagee Attorney lor Mortgagee Robert A Tremain & Advocates P C 401 South Old Woodward Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham Ml 48009 6616 DO 30) Rex Foreman 111 GRAND RAPIDS - Rex Foreman III, age 48, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, passed away Friday, October 10, 1997 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Foreman was bom on May 4, 1949 in Hastings, the son of Rex and Pauline (Finch) Foreman II. He was raised in the Delton area and attended Delton schools graduating in 1967 from Delton Kellogg High School. He was married to Sally J. Miller on Febru­ ary 7,1970. They lived many years in Hastings before moving to Grand Rapids. Mr. Foreman was employed at Grandville High School in Grandville for the past 5 years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Foreman is survived by his wife, Sally; one daughter, Jordan Kay Foreman of Hast­ ings; one son, Rex Foreman IV of Hastings and two brothers, Richard Foreman of Grand Rapids and Lee Foreman of Grand Rapids. Memorial services were held on Sunday, October 12, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Mr. Timothy J. Boroski officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. CALL 1-800-669-8957 • NOTICE • The minufes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 14, 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m, Monday through Friday. LEGAL NOTICE Robert T. Tramain A Associates, P.C. Is a debt emmersr ana we are anempuns to cooecr a dobt and any toitormatfen obtained w« be mad •ar that parpaoe. Linda L. Bennett DOWLING - Linda L. Bennett, age 46. of Dowling, passed away Saturday, October 11, 1997 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek Mrs. Bennett was bom on October 25. 1950 in Midland, lhe daughter of David and Velma (Smith) Kleinhans She was raised in lhe Midland area and attended Midland schools. She graduated in 1968 from Midland High School. She was married to Richard Bennett on September 9, 1995. She lived in the Lansing area for many years before moving to present address in 1994. Mrs. Bennett was employed as a Journey­ man Electrician for General Motors Corpora­ tion in Lansing since 1976. She was a member of U.A.W. Local *602, Chairperson Capital Area Journeyman Card Committee Greater Lansing Area. The Demo­ cratic Party and attended the Heritage Hills Bible Church. Mrs. Bennett was preceded in death by her father, David Kleinhans. She is survived by her husband, Richard; one son, Darwin Day II of Virginia Beach, Virgi­ nia; one daughter, Tracey Shauver of Nashvil­ le; four step daughters, Pamela Rathbun of Norfolk. Virginia. Wendy Hayes of Freeport. Jennifer Bennett of Charlotte and Amanda Bennett of Hastings; two step sons, Richard Bennett of Charlotte and Brian Bennett of Charlotte; six grandchildren; her mother, Velma Kleinhans of Midland; two brothers, Jon (Joan) Kleinhans of Poway, California and David (Shirley) Kleinhans of Weidman; two sisters, Janis (William) Adams of Dewitt and Marla (Robert) Pancost of Bath. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. October 15, 1997 at Heritage Hills Bible Church, Reverend David R. McDonald offi­ ciated. Burial took place at lhe Striker Cemet­ ery in Baltimore Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. FULL-TIME BOOKKEEPING DEPARTMENT POSITION AVAILABLE OCMnry The Disney Imagination Celebration Benefit package, experience preferred. Apply in writing to: BARRY COUNTY LUMBER 225 N. Industrial Park Drive Hastings, Michigan 49058 CITY OF HASTINGS Announcement of Position Available PUBLIC NOTICE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN/ CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Notice is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on the tabulating equipment which will be used to tabulate lhe voters’ ballots for the November 4. 1997 Odd Year General Election on October 23,1997 at 2:00 p.m. in the office of the City Clerk. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michi­ gan The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616­ 945-2468 or TDD call relay services 1-800­ 649-3777) Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Application and a full job description are available, upon request, at Hastings City Hall. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Submit application or resume to the Office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Application and/or resumes will be accepted through 5:30 p.m. on Octo­ ber 24, 1997. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportun­ ity Employer and does not discriminate on the basjs of race, color, .-pligion. sex. national origin, age or disability. October 17&18 l nine in .uni mt mil neu. cm iling Inn- ol Kccps.ikv (liTi.iinriils le.ilunrig Disney .si.iinl.inl (ii.n.n lrn» Take home a Holiday Ornament Chest for only $Q.99 with the puirtuic of any Keepsake Onument Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State St.. Hastings • 945-9551 Open Monday-Fn<L>v 9-7 Saturday 0-5 IM—• last Ct n: uwin me �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday October 16. 1997 Exchange Club honors Young Citizens of the Month Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens ol the Month honors Irom the Hastings Exchange Club are (from left) Jenny Cottrell. Christina Schort. Bobby Beyer. Dustin Bowman. Bert Kosbar and Kerianne Sherwood Sam Sleevi was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen ol the Month lor October at St. Rose School. She is shown here with his teacher. Diane Brighton. Students at Northeastern Elementary School who earned Exchange Club ol Hastings Young Citizens ol the Month accolades lor Octobe- are (Irom left) Chris Kalje. Graham Tuinstra and Andy Griggs, with teacher Tina Bovee Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens ol the Month tor October, as selected by the Exchange Club ot Hastings, are Shannon Poll. Stacy Tyrell and Amanda Hurless, shown with teacher Amy Tebo Central Elementary's Young Citizens ol the Month for October, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Natoshia Olin. Stephen Hollister and Courtnie Robinson. With them is teacher Michelle Benningfield. * Michael Garrett, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk. is Young Citizen of the Month tor October from Pleasantview Elementary School. Social security, spending among topics at Legislative Coffee by Shelly Sulser Staff Writer A balanced federal budget by the fall ol 1998 is being predicted by Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith, who spoke at the monthly Legislative Coffee at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings Monday "We are trying lo bring government down to size." he said. “And by the tall ot next year, it looks like the budget will be bal anced" Smith said a lax cu; bill that he sponsors places caps on government discretionary spending, one method he feels will make a difference in balancing the budget "If we start reducing taxes now. it is .1 possibility." he said Smith added that among lhe biggest chai lenges facing the government now arc the costs of Medicare and social security. noting that the current system is like an empty vau’t of government lOUs." “Anybody under the age ol So has to live 26 years after retirement just to gel back what they put into social security. Smith noted. "So. if we can turn this into a private investment, you will gel back more, sooner “ According to Smith, the latest Society Sc curily Administration report shows that so­ cial security will be out of tunds by the year 2012. If the government ।iys back what it has borrowed, social secun'y could last until 2029 Smith noted that in 1950. only 3 percent of a workers first S3.(MX> in earnings was taxed and that the rest was payroll tree To­ day. we lax 12.4 percent, he said, of a work­ ers' first in c .rmngs If nothing else is done, we wi.j have to raise taxes by an­ other U^cueni to support iciirees' benefits, he said Smith s bill the Social Secunly Solvency Act. gives workers lhe option to own. man­ age .mJ invest part ol then 12 4 percent in payroll laves "The Social Secunly Administration says the act will balance the system lor al least lhe next “5 years jk cording lo printed literalute about the bill lhe Social Security Solvency Act would give workers the option ol owning a Per­ sonal Retirement Savings Account il’RSA). winch icniams the property of the investor, not the government "Workers may choose to invest up to KI percent (depending on the yean ot the exist­ ing Social Secunly payroll tax into their I’RSA. according to Smith s bill Consid­ ering that the histone rale ol return in the stock marke* is around 9 percent, and that I’RSA s cannot be raided by the government, workers will be gaining real retirement secu­ rity ’ Also, according to lhe bill. 1! would • Stop the federal government Irom using surpluses from social security lo pay for other government programs Currently, there rs no real trust fund - just lOLs ’ • Gradually raise social security’s early re­ tirement age to 65 between 2<t<M) and 2011, and normal retirement age lo 69 between 2009 and 2<>IK • Gradually slow the growth ol benefits lor higher income future generations by chang­ ing the calculation ot lhe social security Delton woman hurt in Tuesday crash Suf an McCormick-Raugutr. 51. of Delton was hjr; early Tuesday when the van she was driving apparently led the roadway on a curve a: M-43 and Sheffield Road, said Prairieville Township Police Officer Larry Gentry Gentry said McCormrkRauguth was apparently trying to make an 8 30 appointment .n Kalamazoo when she apparently lost control on the curve at about 8 19am sinking several trees, a mailbox, a sign and a fence Gentry is stil attempting to locate witnesses to determine the speed at which the van was traveling when ;! left the roadway, he said She- was transported to Bcrgess Medical Center m Kalamazoo by Lansing Mercy Delton Ambulance with minor iniunes benefit formula. No one currently receiving benefits would be affected. he says. • Gradually reduce the benefits to the indi­ viduals making over S50.000 who have re­ ceived everything they and their employer have contributed to social security, plus in­ terest. • Gradually reduce mamed couple benefits from a minimum o! 150 percent of the pri­ mary workers’ benefits to 133 percent be­ tween 2000 and 2016. No one currently re­ ceiving benefits would be affected. • Includes newly hired state and local gov­ ernment workers currently exempt from so­ cial security. No one currently exempt would be affected. • Keep lhe revenues raised from the taxa­ tion of social security benefits in the social secunly system instead of crediting them lo lhe Medicare trust fund. Also at the gathering Monday. Smith noted that IRS agents have admitted in recent hearings that they were instructed to increase federal revenue by pressuring citizens into paying more or imposing a penally. "They seemed lo target people who were lhe least likely lo protest." Smith said. "This is so revolting that everyone now is looking al how to eliminate these tactics. My vow is lo get nd of the IRS." Slate Representative Terry Geiger added in his comments to the gathering Monday lhal a petition has been reprinted to allow citi­ zens to support the elimination of the IRS. Geiger explained lhal a group of small business owners in Ohio are spearheading a grass-roots effort to repeal the current federal tax code lo eliminate the IRS by the year 2000. "They were trying to generate one million signatures but there was a problem." said Geiger "They found that people wouldn't sign lhe pennon because they were abso­ lutely in Icar of lhe IRS getting a hold of that list and starting an audit ol the people whose names appeared there " Geiger said lhal is why the petitions have been reprinted so that addresses are not avail­ able to the IRS "I think most people support a measure like this we have lived in fear ol the IRS lor 1 uny years and people edn cite example alter example of how that fear is being used." Geiger said Speaking on the topic ol debates in lhe stale legislature. Geiger noted that the Du­ rant class .Ktion law suit against the State ol Michigan by SO school districts is .1 subject ol contention Geiger c-plained lhal the SO school dis­ tricts sued lhe state, alleging lhe state re­ quired Michigan schools 10 provide special education programs b.u did not fund the pro­ grams The school* then had lo cut back on other academic prograt. s to meet lhe stale special education mandate Geiger said the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in tavor ol the school districts to the tunc ot $211 million Geteer said he contends that the slate should not just settle with those SO school distncts. but with al! ol lhe districts in the state equally So this becomes a billion dollar prob lem. he said How do we pay that back’ Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith, center, talks with Hastings resident Joyce Kelly and Charlie Curtis of Freeport after appearing at the Legislative Coffee at the County Seat in Hastings Monday. We have absolutely hit a dead end." There are two options, according to Geiger. "The administration says we want to take care of this liability over the next three years. The chairman of the School Aid Sub­ committee in the House said we should set­ tle with the 80 now and the rest over the next 10 years.” he said "There are two rea­ sons I disagree with that It doesn’t treat all lhe schools the same and it v mild end up costing over $770 million He added that the constitution says "we cannot commit a future legislature to a long term obligation." said Geiger. "The funda­ mental thing we have to n member is that we (real all the schools equitably So. H's gridlocked “ Stale Senator Joanne Emmons also at­ tended lhe gathering Monday, and noted lhal lhe stale's Education Committee is working on a number of bills on discipline and safely in the schools They incivde bill that deal with: I. Expelling students who assault teachers or other school personnel. 2 Allowing students who arc assaulted to leave the district where the assault look place and attend another school. 3. Encouraging schools to require that stu­ dents wear uniforms to school 4 Providing public sch<x>l academies for court appointed youths 5 Prohibiting guns on school property except in the possession ot police 6 Raising the compulsory drop-out age from 16 to IS CHARACTER, continued from page 15 character education had not yet gotten under way and the issues he raised had mH yet been addrvsxrd However, before the curriculum committee could meet. Webb accused the board in a Banner "Letter to the Editor" of "implement­ ing a program into the curriculum that (it doesn't) want to discuss with lhe public.” and claimed that the board "has not. and sadly will not give even a verbal response lo questions like these." Arnold staled publicly in August lhal lhe district planned to hold open meetings with community members, parents and lrI'O rep­ resentatives for the purpose of discussing character education. Schoessel said lhe curriculum committee incl Oct. 3. with Alderson present, and Webb attended the meeting Al that lune, Webb had an opportunity io discuss the mal­ lei with committee members Webb has also been invited to attend the Oct 23 meeting. Schoessel said Schoessel said the school bc.ar-l will also give an update at its Oct 20 meet ng on the progress being made on all lour areas of schixd improvement the Kurd is audying this year Besides character education, the board is focusing on improving technologi­ cal services to help students increase reading and problem-solving skills, increasing communication between stall members, and using the training abilities ol stall members Schoessel said lhe board will try lo give a progress report every quarter on all four ar­ eas Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. Call 945-9554 to Subscribe! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16. 1997 — Page 17 Parade features Homecoming Court, floats and more Homecoming court members included (from left) Bess Lyons, Rachel Young, Anne Burghdoff. Melissa Meaney. Cariey Case, Evan Winkler. John DeWitt, Eric Carlson. Ed VanDerMolen. and Michael McKeough (Photo by Perry Hardin) llllil (below) The Hastings High School Marching Band was a prominent feature of the pre­ game and half-time portions of the Homecoming event The juniors' float took third place. (Photo by Perry Hardin) SEWER... continued from page 1 She said the so-called improvements" -Which Goyings mentioned include a reactor tank being insulated and sided al a cost of ,120.000. a covers at $40,000 "and lhe possibility of a boiler al $80,000 lhal costs $85 a day to run with no guarantee lhal these solutions will correct lhe problem "Why wasn't the job done correctly tn the first place Cichy asked 2 She also noted that lhe system's users also arc facing significant rate increases if it is necessary lor the county and sewer authority lo pursue legal action against the firms involved in designing and constructing lhe sewer. Earlier this month, the board authorized officials to take legal action if necessary lo protect the interests of the county and Department ol Public Works The county put its lull faith and credit behind lhe $12 million bonds that financed the initial project Overseer ol lhe project is lhe Southwest Barry County Sewer & Water .Authority Cichy noted that lhe authority had spent $1/4 million to take legal action against some Pine Lake residents lo 'force them onto lhe <seweri system, but now it is broke and can't afford lo proceed (legally ) against these firms to hold them responsible and accountable for their possible negligence Why was this situation allowed lor such a lengthy period of time with little or no action she asked The plant was built in 199.3 She called lhe situation deplorable " Goyings said legal expenditures would probably result in substantially higher rales for sewer customers "Our interests need to be protected and you have been elected and appointed to the Barry Public Works Board to do just that." Cichy said Once more, this should be done in a timely manner because the statute of limitations are up in January 1998 " Hosier asked the board more than a dozen questions about the sewer project and said he would like written responses in the next couple ol weeks Who is warranting these pipes which arc not buried to specifications at 5 5 feet it they freeze ’ Hosier asked He also asked when the county was going to have public arbitration to determine if any illegal negligence is involved Hosier also asked why an impartial analysis ol the facility has not been conducted He said the current ground water discharge permit lor the plain expired May I \Xh« i. icsp Hisihle tor releasing the performance bonds on lhe contractor and engineers, before completion ol the project in accordance with plans and specifications’’" Hosier asked And “Can the commission and lhe sewer authority be sued when these illegal nitrate levels reach lhe surrounding public drinking wells?'' Goyings said he is “a little bit concerned about some of lhe comments that were made here (al Tuesday's meeting i This plant is a state-of-the-art plant and it operates in compliance most ol the year We had not anticipated that we would have a problem with the operation of this plant We feel that as we increase the numbei ot customers that it s also going to enhance the operation of the plant. It was originally designed lor around 475.000 gallons per day and we're operating al about half of that al the present lime ” Two residents of Fair Lake, where plans are in place lo connect homes to 'he sewer system, contacted lhe Banner to say they were shocked to learn that the wastewater treatment plant was not operating properly The two. who asked to be anonymous, said Fair Lake residents were not told ot lhe wastewater treatment plant troubles by township and county officials when they were being wooed to join the sewer system They said they believe it s unfair to expect Fair Lake residents to have to pay lor remedial corrections to the plant through future user Ices when they were not a party to the initial project and were not notified lhal the plant was not in compliance with DEQ guidelines Construction of the Fair Lake project had been slated to start last spring, but the preliminary work has not been completed yet Goyings also told lhe board he hoped lhe possibility ot future lawsuits against firms involved with the project would Ik carefully analyzed We should look at that very closely and weigh our options, he said We do not have those kind ol funds in our reserve so in order to consider a lull blown lawsuit it would rcqunc a substantial increase in rales m order to accomplish that I n> not sure in my own mind ol the probability ol a sUvCCsstul suit I icrtamly would not want to disrupt these people's lives am nioie than lhe In st tune around It was vety disruptive lo h.»vc to go in and pul this kind ot system in place I flunk the only alternative weve got is to make remedial action at lhe plant We hope we h.r e the cooperation and sensitivity of this board and our board lo work together and move forward." Goyings said ItX been said that we ve overlooked a lol ol things, but I think lhe commission has to realize that Irom where we sit we rely on our engineers to pass judgment on the performance of these contracts and that's how they make recommendation for payment and that is certainly passed along to the commission lor your approval." Goyings said. Commissioner Lew Newman told Goyings that contractors had told him several years ago lhal all the pipes weren't being placed al the required depth He asked Goyings why it wasn't corrected at lhal lime The high water table in the Dehon area has been a problem for lhe sewer project. Goyings noted He noted lhal a ri»ot over lhe basins had been eliminated lo shave $300,000 off the project cost Commissioner Emmet Herrington asked if contractors abided by contracts. That would be my underlying assessment of this situation. In my opinion we have... one of lhe best contractors you could pul in lhe business They traditionally have been very responsive and very responsible." Guyings said "We assume lhal the inspections were there They assured us that w as done" Herrington criticized not having an inspector on site representing the interests of customers, the authority and the county It we lake over that inspection then H becomes our liability.’ Goyings said. Herrington disagreed, saying. "I hope we can learn Irom this." Goyings outlined plans lo enhance lhe operation ol the plani ' As you arc aware, we have insulated the side walls The insulated cover (which will cost about $32.0<M)) for the basin has been ordered It has not been manufactured yet. ’’We also arc planning to msulalc the air duct system coming into lhe basin...Wc hope with those things in place that we arc going lo be able to come close to achieving lhe arbitrarily set limits that were placed with respect to the permit." Thai is set al 5 milligrams per liter total inorganic nitrogen He said he hopes a variance will be granted on a subsequent DEQ review The initial request was denied 'We hopefully anticipate, based >n some ol the things wc arc doing <al a cost of between S55.'HMI to SblHMMli that we will be able to achieve that permit level or close lo it We lecl that s the most appropriate way lo ptosccd here Vv e have what we consider a worthwhile plan in place to achieve these objectives We arc also in lhe process of hiring a new manager He also said they are looking loi a 1‘lant opeialor lie. .us. >| the ilk leased costs to the auiiioiit. ■ •! putting sonis- key people in pku. .!.» .nakij'.ii we ll have to have a small late iiuicaw in older to do that The seniors’ float took first place.(Photo by Perry Hardin) The sophomores' float took second place. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The freshman float took fourth place (Photo by Perry Hardin) �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 16. 1997 Hastings Township learns sewer study to cost $17,500 by Man Warner Staff Writer An update of a 1970s study ol the sevver and waler needs ol several townships near lhe ctly ol Hastings will cost SI7.5OO. members ol the Hastings Charter Township Board were told at their meeting Monday The board discussed how the cost ol the study should he apportioned among font townships participating m lhe new Central Barry County Sewer and Waler Authority Those townships include Hastings Charter Rutland Charter. Carlton and Castleton Township Clerk Bonnie Crultenden said Rutland and Hastings townships probably will share a larger portion of the cost, be­ cause the study will benefit those townships lhe most All lhe townships involved in the new sewer authority will have to approve having the study updated and approve lhe cost ol the update. Capital Consultants will perform the study According to Crultenden. Baltimore Township, which was a tentative member ol lhe newly formed sewer authority, will prob­ ably not be joining lhe new group. A mo­ tion to approve Baltimore's share ol lhe cost ol the study update failed lo gel a second al Tuesday's Baltimore Township Board meet­ ing. she said The study is needed so the new sewer and Opening the door to hope Call our IttOllM. It’S tOlt-lTM. THE VOCE Of HOPE MDA 14W-572-1717 waler authority tan move ahead with its plan* to provide mde(x*ndenl sewer and water services to participating townships In the past individuals and businesses seeking sewer and water in townships surrounding Hastings have had to approach lhe city lo re­ quest extensions ot city water and sewer Hie new sewer and water authority met Tuesday and touted sewage treatment plants in Gun I akc and the Delton area In othci action al Monday s Hastings Township Board meeting, the new 1998 budget was approved The budget predicts revenues oi $220,095 and expenditures ot $2 19.9 |S And the hoard received a letter Irom Hast­ ings City Manager Howard Penrod staling he had received lhe boards written recommenda­ tion lhal Barry Trial Court Judge Richard Shaw act as facilitator in discussions be­ tween lhe ctly, Hastings Township, and Rut­ land Township regarding the formation of a comprehensive waler and sewer agreement between lhe three municipalities At Mon­ day's Hustings City Council meeting, coun­ cil members gave their approval to lhe ap­ pointment ot Shaw as facilitator On Tuesday, some Hastings Township of­ ficials. including Crultenden. attended a meeting al the Hastings i .ibhc Library of a special committee formed recently to plan future library services tor the area Partici­ pants discussed the possibility ol forming a district-wide library that could include Hast­ ings and Rutland townships, the city of Hastings, and other nearby municipalities and institutions, such as Hastings Area Schools and Kellogg Community College Hastings Township currently contracts with the Freeport library to provide services to township residents Rutland levies a spe­ cial millage so residents can use live Hast­ ings library Crultenden said this is the second time lhe committee has met The next meeting is planner lor 7 p m Thursday. Oct 30. at lhe librar Crultenden said consultants special­ izing in the formation ol district libraries, th*. Breton Group ol Grand Rapids, spoke at Tuesday's meeting and will attend lhe meet­ ing Oct 30. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cfl//...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I-or Rem Garage Sale FOR RENT: 3 bedroom house in MiddleviUe. CaU 945-2364 GARAGE SALE Saturday. October 18, 9-5. 2021 Ottawa Tr., Hastings. HUNTER APARTMENTS IN MIDDLEVILLE now accept­ ing applications for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Must be income eligible. Call 616-795-9660 or 517-647-4910 Equal Housing Opportunity. INCLUDES UTILITIES, quiet, 1-bedroom upper, Hast- mgs, $375*. 616-948-2347, X al i on a I \ds $529 WEEKLY. Mailing company letters from home, many positions available, easy! No experience needed, free info., call American Publishers, I-800-426-3026, exL 1400. 24 hours_______________________ ATTENTION: Will pay you to lose 291bs or more. 24 people needed immediately. Call 616-248-5024, offer expires October 22nd._______________ •POSTAL JOBS* $ 12 68/hr. to start, plus benefits. Carriers, sorters, clerks, computer trai­ nees. For application and exam information call I-2I9-791-I191 eat. 30. 9am-9pm. 7 days. UxS'-Bc-t Yervtf v Y«ian TaL t art- < ).«r Krs Hidp Wanted ADULT FOSTER CARE NEEDS Cooking, cleaning and care of residents. 3 to 4 days a week, 9am ■ 6:30 pm. Lifting involved. 948-9433__________ Pels HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives. full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company. 310 Oak St.. Free port. Ml EOE______________ MANUFACTURING ENGI­ NEER: Degreed engineer with experience in cast iron machin mg and steel forming processes Must have experience with NC system and computerization of processes and equipment. Salary commensurate with experience. An equal opportunity employer Submit resume to Hastings Manufacturing Company. 325 N. Hanover St., Hastings, Ml 49058 WAIT STAFF/CASIIIERS NEEDED full ume All shifts available ant applv Valles Village • Fortune Chef Restaur in person 9353 Cherry Located Caledonia enter off M 37. 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2-door, Teal, 5-speed, p/s, p/b. p’l. am/fnVcasVradio. very sharp car, excellent condition; price reduced, call anvtimc after 6pm 517-726 0817 ‘_____________ FOUND: SMALL DOGS Must pay for expenses while in my care. 616-945-4443._________ LOST DOG: BOXER- Dark brindlc, white chest, 4 white feel, gray muzzle, lOyrs old. no collar Please call 945-3728. 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE, metallic green forest, lo.dcd, CD player, very low miles, like new, great condi­ tion. $11.90000. 616^945-9747 LOST: SMALL FEMALE CAT, long hair black with white chest and paws, lives on E. Bond Street, Hastings, last seen 10-06-97. 616-948 2635 Mobile Homes ABANDONED REPO: never lived in, will move if necessary, huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Hometown USA. I 800 538 7870_____________ Real Estate TORCH LAKE 20 miles North East of Traverse City. Views of Torch Lake and rolling meadows, mature maple hardwoods. Minutes to down­ town Alden/ Access to Torch Lake! Title, survey cleared building site included. $25000 Easy land contract terms. ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, on huge 3 and 4 bedroom mobile homes. Custom built for waterbed, 1st time home buyers program available, will relocate free if necessary No payment until January of 1997. I 800 387-0035. West Mich. Aceragc Bordering stale land! Great hunting, close to snowmo­ bile trails. Access off maintained road $13,900 BANK REPO: 3 bedroom, 2 bath, S25O low payment. Must sell. 1 800^538-7879_________ FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS: represent several banks and repos, new and used, hundreds to choose from. 1 800 538-7870 GREAT LAKES LAND COMPANT 616 258 8067 EARN $250 $600 A MONTH delivering the Baltic Creek Enquirer in the Hastings area. For more information call Becky at 616 966 0461___________ _ l or Sale Automotive 1988 FORD TAURUS 3.8 V-6. automatic, good motor and transmission, $350 OBO. 616-795-7218._______________ I ost A / ound Rus mess Services BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. All makes & models, over 30 years experience. Call I 888 498 9137>616 948-9137 BEAUTIFUL OAK FINISH 6 piece bedroom outfit with queen size mattress set, like new! Cost $1,200 Sell all for $390 1 517 699 2251_________ EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc Call Mike Moore. 616 623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 2 70 7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795 7830___________ FOR SALE: Carolina work boots, Minnetonka moccasins and horse tack. B B Shoe Repair, 123 S Jefferson. Hast mgs and 4|4 W Main. Ionia GULBRANSEN ORGAN in mint condition. 891 1048 KING SIZE DELUX "pillow top" mattress set w ith frame and beautiful brass headboard "Brand New"' Cost $1,500. must sell' $375 1-517-676-6414_____________ WESTERLY QUEEN MATTRESS SET. New. still in plastic Beautiful brass headboard and deluxe frame VALUE $450 STEAL $175 616 795 7|2Q_________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945 9888 QUEENSIZE SOFA SLEEP­ ER, new condition, best quality and comfort, super dean mattress, originally $995. will take $325 Antique small dining table, beautiful Walnut, priced to sell 616 664 4983 TIDV HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry Will clean homes, offices (.ullages, all workers bonded Call 948 8508 or 945 9448 and leave message l TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, slump grinding, re son able rates, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randv.n 616 945 2545 , • Duane Allen Wade. 19. of Dcllon. was sentenced to 24 months probation on a charge of retail fraud, f irst degree as a result of trying to obtain money or property from a Hastings store as a refund or exchange for property not paid for on Nov 19, 1996 Wade allegedly has been convicted six times previously of the «ame offense, twice while on probation “He continues to smoke pot and he con­ tinues to stca’.' Fisher told Wade's attorney. David Kusava “I don't want lo put him in pil. but nothing else seems to work." "I have no idea why he's not getting the point." Kusava said "As far as 1 can see. lie's a 19-year-old .Kling 14c a 15-ycar-old. He does h.-vc Attention Deficit Disorder and that docs slow him down in various aspects. I think he's doing all these petty thefts so he can have the attention centered around him.” Kusava said Wade's father is trying to have him enlist in the military and that if he suc­ ceeds. Wade would "benefit from lhal type of discipline." "He needs someone to tell him he docs have the capability, he's not a bad guy... he docs stupid things." said Kusava. "For the most part, they are trivial things. These are things that are going to end him up in prison I don't want to sec him in prison... lie's a decent person, but something's got to grab his attention " "Tilings have grabbed my attention." said Wade. "I picked up a Bible last week and I understood how many people I've hurt... Lake Odessa man is killed in car rollover Brent Alien Jewell. 36. of Lake Odessa, was killed in a one-car rollover accident al I a.m Saturday. Oct II. on Dow Road in Eaton County. .Authorities from the Eaton County Sher­ iffs Department said JcwcJ was north bound on Dow Road when he apparently lost con­ trol coming out of a turn, left the highway and hit a culvert. The 1988 Barctla rolled over and landed in a ditch on the west side of the road. He was ejected from the car dunng the ac­ cident Jewell was pronounced dead at the Police said he was not wearing a scat belt, but officials do not yet know if alcohol was involved. VICTIM, cont. from page I Il anted SATELLITE RECEIVERS: Nation’s best price on recondi­ tioned VCRS Modules (descramblers) for your big dish, $179. Call Don Sloan 800-883-3979. SMALL DOG WANTED: 24hr TLC available for small dog. Home includes fenced backyard. Very special circum­ stances, please call Tisha with any leads or suggestions you may have. Days 616-942-8115. evenings 616-795-7692. COURT N€WS: . television about those poor, hungry children and it would upset him." said Jan. Gerald said he and a friend were camping and deer hunting on private property near Lawrence Road when Gerry came to lhe camp to visit. "He liked lo come and cook for us and said he was going to fix breakfast for us the next morning.” said Gerald. Gerald drove his son lo Hastings to pick up some eggs and some butler, pulling up alongside the grocery pick-up area, close to the doors of the store, where Gerry got out and went inside. Gerald then turned away from the store to head for a parking spot, turned his truck around and backed into the space. By the time he stopped, he noticed a crowd gathering al lhe front of the store and heard sirens. “I saw a police car drive up and J didn't know what was going on. I never saw a thing. So I went up to a guy and said 'what’s going on?." Gerald recalled. The man said, 'somebody just crashed into the store.' I said how long ago? The man said just a couple of minutes ago.'" Gerald went inside, making his waythrough the bricks and glass, he said, and noticed his son pinned against the wall. "He was inside and on his way up the ramp when it came through." Gerald said, explaining that he was sideways against the wall. Gerald stayed with his son. talking lo him. until he was loaded into the Acromcd helicopter in the Felpausch parking lot. He then hustled back to the camp, picked up his hunting partner, rushed home lo Middleville lo tell Ins wife what had happened, and went to be with Gerry al Butterworth. "He asked Ins father al the scene to call Mary.” noted Jan. "And he did talk to the doctors at the hospital." Gerry, who attended high school in Grand Rapids, enjoyed lhe outdoors and especially liked walleye fishing He has two daughters. Angela Escobar. 19. of Grand Rapids, who is married and expecting a baby, and Amanda. 15. of Grand Rapids ‘ Gerry is also survived by his mother. Alice Smith of Hesperia, sister Penny Brakla of Hesperia, brother Terry ol Middleville, stepsisters Kathy Henson of Otsego. Jeanette Dunlap of Gobles and Kimberly Dunlap of Gobles, stepson James Pruitt of Middleville .uid nieces and nephew > Cook Funeral Home in Grandville handled arrangements and private, family sei vices will take place His remains were cremated Gciald. who raises German Shorthair pointers. said his son was always willing to help “I'm going to miss him.' he said "No father and son could have been closer " Share Local Information with a friend, relative who’s moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! when I get married and have a kid. I want to shew him that by the time I turned 19. 1 straightened up. even though I did stupid things " "That is the first time you've appeared be­ fore me when I fell like you're making any sense." said Fisher I want you to straighten out I don't think letting you out is going to send you the right message " Fisher asked Wade if he had sought any jail ministry during his lime al the Barry County jail Wade replied he wasn't allowed to receive those services because he had not yet been sentenced "I continue to think there is a good person in there." said Fisher. "I have to convince you for your own good." • Edith Jeanette Hawkins. 30. of Hastings was sentenced to three years probation She was charged with third degree child abuse and fourth degree obscene conduct with a person between the ages of 1.3 and 16 She was also sentenced lo 36 months probation and court costs on a marijuana charge. The charges stemmed from incidents that are alleged to have occurred between August and Septem­ ber of 1995 According lo her attorney. Thomas Dutcher. Hawkins apparently had been at­ tending a party with some younger lecn- They began playing j game and things became somewhat sexual." he explained. There was some alcohol use and some mari­ juana use... this is a situation where my client is just as much an young adolescent as the persons attending the party. Chronologi­ cally. she is much older... 1 don't think men­ tally. she is any older at all... they were more like a peer group." Dutcher said Hawkins realizes her actions were wrong. "Do you understand that what you did was wrong and you can't do that in lhe future?" said Fisher. "Yes." Hawkins replied. Police Beat: Arrested man sent to Portage BARRY TOWNSHIP - A man wanted on two felony warrants out of Portage was arrested Oct. .3 by Barry County Sheriffs Deputies at the Delton Shell Station. Jeffrey Ly nn Ampcy was wanted by lhe Portage Police Department on charges of parole violation and larceny from a building w hen deputio noticed him trying to repair lhe vehicle he was driving. Deputies discovered lhal the 1982 Pontiac T-1000 had an invalid plate and lhal the vehicle contained sexually explicit materials, drug paraphernalia and weapons, suggesting possible criminal activity. He was placed under arrest and turned over to Portage police. Cedar Creek man, held in assault HOPE TOWNSHIP - A Cedar Creek Road resident was arrested for assault and battery and resisting and obstructing after he allegedly grabbed his adult daughter by the neck during an argument. Russell David Eascy. 58. was lodged in the Barry County Jail Sept. 28 after he was arrested by Michigan State Police. Authorities said the trooper on scene tried to convince Eascy to let his daughter leave the house when he moved toward the officer. The trooper sprayed Eascy <n the face with tear gas and placed him under arrest. Two teens charged in break-in HAS TINGS • Two Hastings teens were arrested and charged in connection w-ith a Sept 29 break-in of a home on lhe 10000 block of North Avenue in which cash, car keys, cigarettes and a cigarette tin were stolen. Benjamin James Smith. 17. of Hastings has been charged with felony home invasion and with receiving and concealing stolen property. John Robert Hoogcwind, 17. of Hastings was charged with felony home invasion. The home invasion charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and/or a $3,000 fine. In an unrelated incident. Smith also was charged with two misdemeanor counts of possession of marijuana and possession of LSD. Man held in pain medication theft HOPE TOWNSHIP • A Grand Rapids painter working on a home in the 7000 block of Wall Lake Road has been charged with larceny in a building, a felony, and a misdemeanor of false pretense for allegedly stealing a bottle of Darvocet pain medication. Thomas Edward Kimbrell. 33. allegedly went inside the home he was painting to use the bathroom. The home's owner later noticed her prescription of Darvocet missing from a shelf. The homeowner then contacted the Hastings K mart pharmacy and advised that lhe prescription should not be filled. A pharmacy employee noted lhal man had already been in lo fill the prescription, claiming tie was doing it for lhe homeowner who was on vacation. After lhe homeowner had the prescription refilled, the new bottle also turned up missing after Kimbrell had been inside lhe home using the bathroom. Kimbrell was already wanted on three outstanding warrants in Kent County when he was arrested and charged by Michigan Slate Police at the Hastings post Woman hurt in single-car crash ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP • A Delton woman is listed in stable condition in Pennock Hospital's intensive care unit after she was thrown from her vehicle during an accident on Guernsey Lake Road west of Rose Road Friday afternoon Carne Kathleen Ryan. 46 of 11485 Sprague Road was westbound on Guernsey Lake Rod al about 12:20 p.m Oct. 10 when her car left the roadway on the right, according to the Michigan Slate Police Hastings Post. Police said she apparently overcorrected and jerked the steering wheel lo the left and ran off the roadway, struck a tree with the front passenger side of the car and then struck another tree with lhe rear passenger side. She apparently continued down the embankment where her car struck a pile of railroad tics and a boat on a trailer, according lo police. Ryan suffered severe lacerations to her throat and was taken to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Delton Ambulance. She was issued a citation for violation of the basic speed law and for driving without a scat belt. Freeport man hurt in accident HASTINGS - a Freeport man was treated and released after he apparently fell asleep al the wheel while he was southbound in lhe 1500 block of North Jefferson Street in Hastings Oct. 9. Ronald Albert Nash of 2998 Sisson Road, apparently left lhe roadway to the right and narrow ly missed striking a group of children al about 4:50 p.m. His 1990 Dodge pickup proceeded to strike a tree, police said. Nash was taken to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Hastings Ambulance. Boy escapes harm in accident HASUNGS • A 12-year-old Hastings boy is lucky lo have escaped serious injury at the corner ol Broadway and Slate Street al about noon Sunday. Oct. 12. Thomas Jefferson Reese of 723 W Green Street was riding his bicycle across South Broadway when a semi truck driven by Kerry McMillen. 40. of Cross Street in Clarksville attempted to turn right onto South Broadway . McMillen said he was wailing lor traffic to clear so he could make a right turn onto South Bioadway When the light turned green, he proceeded to turn and did not see the bicycle cross in front ol him. police said, and drove over the rear of lhe bicycle. Reese received only minor injuries in the accident Local man held in domestic assault HASTINGS - A Hastings man was arrested by Hastings City Police Monday. Oct. 13. on charges ol domestic assault alter he allegedly caused physical harm to his wife by placing his hands around her neck and squeezing. according to police Robert Raymond Hood. 31. of Mill Street allegedly had been drinking before he and his wile got into an argument al a parly The arguments apparently continued when the couple returned home, where it allegedly became physically abusive Police said Hood pul his hands around his wile's neck, allegedly staling “I ought to kiH you " Hood was lodged in the Barn County Jail ♦ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-10-23.pdf 2805c596d48e30ba0ef30aa655ae264e PDF Text Text Soccer Saxons share O-K White Make a Difference Day is Oct. 25 Hastings schools to get $500,000? See Page 2 See Page 3 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings I ANNER THURSDAY. OCTOBER 23. 1997 VOLUME 144, NO 43 ' r-""T PRICE 50' News Briefs Hastings bands’ fall concerts set The Hastings High Schoo) and Middle School bands will have their annual fall concert al 3 p.m. Sunday in the high school gym. There will be no admission charge. Remember to fall back on Sunday Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. Oct. 26. Citizens are reminded to tum back their clocks before they retire Saturday night or early Sunday morning. The rule to remember on whether to set clocks ahead or behind one hour is "spring ahead, fall back." Gun Lake church plans blood drive The Barry County chapter of the Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday. Oct. 27. at the Gun Lake Community Church on Chief Noonday Road. Those who arc at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, are in rea­ sonably good health and haven't given blood within 56 days of the ^ate of the drive are eligible to contribute. Pumpkin carving party is Oct. 25 The annual pumpkin carving party at the Hastings Public Library this year will be held at 10:30 a.m. and again at 11 Saturday. Oct. 25. Participants can carve or paint a jacko-lantcm at the library. Pre-registration is necessary for one of the 25 slots at either time. The library will furnish the pumpkins, tools and paint. To register, call the library at 945­ 4263. Civil War flag to be adopted The Barry County Historical Society will have a ceremony at 11 a.m. Satur­ day. Oct. 25. at Tyden Park to adopt a Civil War Hag The society will adopt a flag that was carried into battle by the 21st Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment, which was made up mostly of Barry County men. On hand for the ceremony will be rep­ resentatives from the Michigan Capitol Committee, the Capitol Battle Flags Task Force and the State Legislature. The historical society made a contri­ bution of $ 1.000 to save and preserve the battle flag. Parent-teacher conferences set Hastings Area Schools will have par­ ent-teacher conferences Wednesday and Thursday. Nov. 5 and 6. Students will attend school during the mornings of Nov. 5. 6 and 7 and conferences will be in the afternoons and evenings No. 5 and 6. Conferences for parents of students in grades K -5 will be scheduled on an indi­ vidual basis by teachers. Conferences for parents of middle school and high school students will from I to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. both days High school conferences will be in the gym. Middle school locations will be throughout the building, as scheduled by teacher teams Administrates and counselors also will be available to talk to parents dur­ ing the conferences (More BRIEFS coni, page 2) Marcie Anne Lantinga Delton accident victim was ‘flourishing artist’ Autumn, apples and Bowens Mills go together like the horse and covered wagon shown round.ng the bend at a past festival. . i I r - County asked to buy Bowens Mills by David T. Young and Elaine Gilbert Though it's in the "infancy stage." there is talk about the possibility of Charlton Park buying Bowens Mills and bringing the at­ traction under the Barry County parks sys­ tem. Yankee Springs Township Supervisor George London told the Barry County Board of Commissioners Oct. 14 that buying the water-powered gnst mill, four-story working museum, buildings and grounds would be a good idea. Owners Ron and Marion Frye recently de­ cided to sell the historic mill site on Briggs Road in Yankee Springs Township, which has been in existence since 1864. Manon and her late husband. Neal Cook, bought the place in 1978 and since then have been restoring and renovating the buildings and property in the interests of preserving local history. They established the annual “It’s Cider Time" festival series each fall, running from early September to mid- to late Octo­ ber. However, because of plans to sell, the public program scries came to an end with a French Voyagcur encampment last weekend "We had a beautiful crowd come out Sun­ day to bid us farewell.” Marion said. “But we’ll still be here next year." Manon has said that even if Bowens Mills isn't sold by next year, she still plans to open the mill and property open for tours for school groups and senior citizens. She said she’d prefer to sell the historic site to some­ one who .«tiuld continue preserving and restoring it. However, she added that she now is nego­ tiating with a "real serious” private party. Even if a deal is struck, she said she doesn't anticipate any movement until she and Ron return from Florida next spring. The Fryes Tuesday were packing and get­ ting ready to make the Florida trip. Relatives will remain on the property over the winter. The S295.OOO price tag for the Bowens Mills facility includes 11 acres with 370 feet on Bnggs Road "They (the Fryes) also control the water rights by way of Barlow Lake to along the dam." laindon said. "We thought this (Bowens Mills) would be a nice addition to the county parks system if it is feasible.” he told the county board. "We really would like the commissioners to consider purchasing this... We re afraid that if it doesn't go into a park system that the property will be lost to (housing) develop­ ment We feel that in our section of the county , this is a facility worth saving. It has significant historical value." Bowens Mills replaced Yankee Springs as the mam village on the west side of the Lawsuit threatened in bus stop dispute Terry Dinger and her boyfriend. Howard Wymer, both of 5028 S Bedford Road (M­ 37). told Hastings School Board members Monday that they arc "not giving up" their quest to have Dinger's 6-ycar-old child picked up in front of their house, and said "if H's going to be a legal fight, so be it." "This is the third year we’ve been fighting to get our child picked up so she doesn't have to walk down M-37.” Wymer said 'We've not gotten one gcxxl reason yet why she can't get picked up." Wymer said as a result of the district's de­ cision not to piuk the girl up m front of her home, rather than down the road al the en­ trance to the Baltimore Terrace Mobile Home Park, he has had to rearrange his work schedule for the past two-plus years so he can dove the child to school Wymer said he and Dinger arc worried thai the child will be struck by a car while walk­ ing 300 feel down the road and across M-37 to the bus stop They're also worried about a possible abduction Wymer quoted recent news reports about attempted abductions ol schoolchildren m nearby areas of southwest­ ern Michigan Wymer said he pays property taxes and I county in the 1860s. London said. London last week outlined several good reasons for the county to buy Bowens Mills. • Charlton Park and Bowens Mills both are dedicated to preserving roughly the same era in American history — from the Civil War to World War I. See BOWENS, continued on page 2 by Shelly Sulscr staff Writer A 1997 graduate whom Delton-Kellogg High School l’n .cip.il Paul Blacken tailed .1 "flourishing arti. l" was killed in a single ve­ hicle accident on Delton Road Frida). Marcie Anne Lantinga. 18. of 8132 Norris Road. Delton, was apparently on her way to her job as a cashier at the Delton Fclpausch al about 12:55 p.m when her castbound 1989 Pontiac Grand Am crossed the center line. The car then left (he north side of the road and struck a tree al 7720 Delton Road, nearly a half mile west of Rankin Road, ac­ cording to a report by the Michigan Slate Police See VICTIM, continued on page 5 Victorian props needed Drama Club rehearsing for “Meet Me in St. Louis” Rehearsals arc already underway for the Hastings High School Drama Club’s Nov 21-22 production of "Meet Me in St. Louis.” The story line will be familiar lo people who remember the Judy Garland musical version of the 1940s. While the Hastings production is not a musical, it will feature several students singing some of the songs from the movie to enhance lhe show and permit multi-talented students to use their versatility The Hastings Drama Club’s production is dramatized from Sally Bensons book by Christopher Sergei and produced by special arrangements with The Dramatic Publishing Co. of Woodstock. Ill MaryMartha Melcndy is the director of the Hastings production Student directors arc Tiffany Sey mour and Jennifer Ogden Both performances will be al 8 p in in lhe Hast­ ings High School lecture hall. The local cast would appreciate the help of the community in the attempt to recreate an authentic (as possible) Victorian set. Any item evoking the Victorian era. such as a Victorian-slyle couch or love scat, a large, fringed piano scarf, a 1904-vintage telephone or any other item to help enhance the set would be appreciated If you can help, please contact Mrs. Melcndy or one of the student directors al the high school. "Your generosity will be credited in the pro­ gram." Melcndy said Cast members arc Ben James. Renee Bell. Margaret Schirmer. Lindsey Karas. Lisa Wrltrout. Katie Cook. Matt Barnum. Jeff Arnett. Julia Reges. Jennifer Ogden. Sarrah Gregory. Zakh Holston. Josh Alderson. Till.my Seymour. Seth Doc. Josh Doc and F.v a Chcwnmg think we're paying for a service we're no' getting Al Francik. director of operational services for lhe district, said previously the decision wjv made because there arc already three bus stops within approximately a half-mile stretch ol M-37 — lhe trailer park stop, one stop north of the trailer park, and one slop south ol the trailer park. “We don't feel it's appropriate to create a fourth bus stop m that area." he said The Dingers “live m what we feel is a reasonable proximity to the existing stop.” The slops north and south of lhe park arc three-tenths of a mile from the trailer park stop on one side and just over two-tenths ot a mile on lhe other side, he said. Students arc picked up at those two stops, he said, be­ cause “it's quite a ways lo walk" to the trailer park slop Francik said the district has a policy, insti­ tuted several years ago. to limit bus stops to no more than four per mile. "It's not a hard, firm thing, he said It vanes, depending on the circumstances. It doesn't always work out perfectly “ See BUS STOP, continued on page 2 Hastings High School Drama Club members Tiffany Seymour (left), who plays Lucille Pentard in lhe 'Meet Me in St. Louis' production, and Sarrah Gregory, who has the role of Ida Boothby. fight over Matt Barnum. who is Lon Jr in the play. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 23. 1997 BOWENS MILLS, continued from page 1 • Il Bowens Mill* came under lhe count} parks system, it Mould make two big attrac­ tions. Charlton Park on lhe east side and Bowens Mills of lhe west. Bowens Mills could become a year-round, tourist-type of facility. • Bowens Mills would enjoy the advantage of non-profit status, which would translate into better eligibility for grants and elimina­ tion of property taxes at the site. • Having two historical sites would be a tremendous boost lo lhe tourism industry in Barry County, especially since the Yankee Springs Recreation Area already lures about a million people a year. "It would be nice to have something on the west end of the county tied in with our county parks system. They (Charlton park and Bowens Mills) tie in together nicely be­ cause they do a lot about lhe same historical period.” London said. “As a tourist attrac­ tion. it (Bowens Mills) would be a great as­ set." London said that last year a visiting Community Action Team and local officials checked out Bowens Mills, and it was sin­ gled out as having excellent potential for economic development. Its close proximity to Yankee Springs and Gun Lake was cited as a big plus. The Yankee Springs Supervisor said his proposal admittedly "is in the infancy stage" right now and he isn't sure how the commis­ sioners look it. News Briefs Fiddlers’ Jamboree slated for Oct. 25 The Original Michigan Fiddlers' As­ sociation Fiddlers' Jamboree will be held Saturday afternoon and evening. Oct. 25. at the Barry Expo Center. The jamboree is set for I to 5 p.m. and dancing will be from 7 to 10. Wellness Center grand opening set Pennock Hospital will have a com­ munity grand opening of the new Health and Wellness Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. Visitors can lout the new and ex­ panded facility, which accommodates more equipment, a pool and an aerobics center. The center will offer 18 orga­ nized classes and the pool will be used for rehabilitation programs, water aero­ bics. and recreational exercise and com­ petitive swimming for members. Haunted house attraction open The Hastings Jaycecs' annual haunted house attraction this year again will fea­ ture the haunted forest al the BJ Hy­ draulics site al 6590 South Wall Lake Road. The Halloween season exhibit will be open from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Sat­ urday. Oct. 24 and 25. and on Hal­ loween Friday. Oct. 31. The haunted house and forest also will be open Thursday. Oct. 23 and 30. from 7 to 9 p.m. with free hoi dogs and apple cider. Admission is $6. The Jaycecs also will be have a kids' costume contest at the haunted house site Sunday. Oct. 26. from I lo 3 p.m. Games and treats will be included. Cost is S5 Thornapple Wind Band starts Nov. 6 The Thomapplc Wind Band is making plans for another season of concerts un­ der lhe leadership of directors Joe LaJoye of Hastings and Dave Macquecn of l.akcwood. Membership in lhe ensemble is open to any post-high school age musician who wants to play and can commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule. A spokesperson for lhe group said though all are welcome, lhe band partic­ ularly needs clarinet and percussion players. There is a child care program, at $1 per child, lor rehearsals, which will be from 7 to 9 p.m. al the Hastings High Schixil band room Thursday s. Nov. 6. 13 and 20 and Dec. 4. with a concert scheduled for 3 p m. Dec. 7 in Hastings Hie band will meet at lhe Lakewood High SchiM>l band room for lhe second halt of the season. Rehearsals then will be Thursday evenings. Feb. 19 and 26 and March 5 and 12. with a concert at 7:30 p m March 13 in Lake Odessa. There is no funding for lhe orchestra, but donations collected al the two con­ certs will Ik used to promote and sup­ port the continuance oi lhe ensemble. These who want more information may contact committee members Kim Dumke Tracy Tcxtci. Lynn Mc­ Connell. Harland Nye. Jim Hilton. Mike Scobey. Kathy Scobey or Lon Wortlcy or call the directors. LaJoye al <145-9766 <r Macquecn al 374-3037 Only three commissioners discussed the idea alter London's presentation. "It's a great idea." County Commissioner Sandy James said However, she said funding to operate Charlton Park is already stretched. Acquiring Bowens Mills would mean the county would have to have sufficient funding for maintenance and operation, plus coming up will; the purchase price. "With these things, you have to pick them when they're ripe." Commissioner Robert Wenger said. "It's for sale now. If we wail five years or 10 years, it could very well not be available at all any more. Commissioner John Barnett wondered what kind of terms would be available for fi­ nancing the project through the Fryes. Diane Smith, executive director of Charl­ ton Park, said she put the proposal on the agenda for Wednesday night's (Oct. 22) meet­ ing ol the Barry County Parks and Recre­ ation Commission, which oversees Charlton Park operations. However, the meeting had lo be postponed until next month because of a lack of a quorum She said she could not speculate about the proposal's chances for acceptance. She agreed that are some advantages for such a move, particularly boosting tourism and moving from private, for-profit to pub­ lic. non-profit status. "Historical properties are very cosily to re­ store and maintain." she noted, and the move to non-profit also would give the appearance Spaghetti dinner slated for Tuesday The Hastings Court of the Catholic Daughters will serve a spaghetti dinner from 5 lo 7 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 28. al St. Rose Catholic Church. This is the second annual dinner of its kind, developed to raise money for vari­ ous local, state and national charities supported by the court. The dinner will include spaghetti with meat or plain sauce, salad, bread, light dessert and drink. Tickets arc $5 for adults. S2 for kids and children under 3 can cal free. Clear Lake Camp plans open house The Clear Lake Camp Outdoor Educa­ tion Center will celebrate its 50th an­ niversary with an open house from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 1. Campers, parents, staff, teachers and the public are invited lo share in lhe recognition of 50 years of camping ex­ periences for students in southern Michigan. Activities will include tours of the site, activities for the youngsters, presentations on current programs, his­ torical perspectives and refreshments. The Outdoor Education Center, oper­ ated by the Battle Creek Public Schools, is located halfway between Battle Creek and Hastings on M-37. Flu, pneumonia clinics scheduled The Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment will offer flu and pneumonia clinics this month throughout the area. Shots will be available from noon to 4 p.m. every Thursday in October at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Cost is SI0 for a flu shot and $15 for a pneumonia shot. There will be no charge for people with Medicare B or Medicaid cards. Blue Care Network cards will enable holders to get free flu shots. Tetanus shots will be free. Other sites and dates are 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 28. at Lakewood High School; 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 28. Maple Leaf Grange; and 2:30 lo 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 29. at the Sunfield United Methodist Church. For more information, call the Health Department at 945-9516. AN Hallows Eve set at Charlton Park The fifth annual "AH Hallows Evening" program at Charlton Park will be held from 3 lo 6 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 25. The event is designed for children ages 12 and under and their adult companions. All youngsters 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Activities will include a costume con­ test. jack-o-lantcrn contest, doughnuts on a string, storytelling, hay rides on a wagon pulled by draft horses and oldfashioned treats, such as licorice, root beer barrels, peppermints, popcorn balls and ginger snap cookies. Carved or decorated jack-o-lantcrns must be submitted for judging by 4 p.m.. storytelling is scheduled for 5:15 and contest winners w ill be announced at 6 p in. around the bonfire. Children arc urged to bring their own "trick or treat" bags. zXdmission is $3 per person, children ages 2 and under arc free. A $12 family pass includes two adults (ages 13 and olden and immediate family-related chil­ dren A limited number ol tickets arc avail­ able at Fclpausch stores in Hastings. Carl's m Nashville and Lake Odessa and Pasltxir's until Oct. 22 at noon. For more information, call the Charl­ ton Park office al 945-3775. of being a public service. Though lire property they managed was for-profit and private, the Cooks and the Fryes have earmarked all gate proceeds and profits to maintaining and restoring Bowens Mills, just as Charlton Park does. Bowens Mills was established in 1864 and it is an official Michigan Historical Site. The mill ground Hour and made cider for nearly 80 years and then sal idle for 40 years, deteriorating and decay ing. The Cooks bought the building in 1978 and began restorations and remodeling. They added a plank house from tlx.* 1840s. lhe oneroom Mik* school (the county's oldest sur­ viving school house), a covered bridge and waler wheel. They also had a festival event once each month After Neal Cook died. Marion remarried and she and Ron Fry e continued to have "Il's Cider Time" festivals during the fall. The se­ ries included mountain men and French Voyagcur encampments. Revolutionary’ War and Civil War re-enactments, tours of the buildings, an annual quill show, ctxjpcr's and blacksmith's demonstrations, hay rides, fixxl and musical entertainment. In the last year. "The work got to be loo much for us," Marion said, which led lo her decision to sell Bowens Mills. Charlton Park's roots can be traced lo the 1850s. with lhe "Indian Landing" settlement. Il was acquired later by Irving Charlton, who gave it lo the county for construction of a memorial museum in memory of his par­ ents. Charlton built a stone house on the prop­ erty to house his artifacts collection, which after his death was deemed to be the fourth largest in Michigan. Control of the museum and grounds were turned over to the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission in the laic 1960s. Chariton Park, located between Hastings and Nashville, has a number of special events, including car shows. Civil War re­ enactments, an old-fashioned Fourth of July festival. "Of Christmas Past" celebrations, an “All Hallows Eve" program and antique gas and steam engine shows. The park in­ cludes a restored historic village to portray everyday life in rural southwestern Michigan from 1860 to 1910. Ron and Marion Frye, pictured at their f.nal public festival Sunday at Bowens Mills, said their decision to put the property up for sale was "bittersweet." The Fryes paid tribute to all the volunteers, family and friends who helped them at Bowens Mills over the years. National ‘Make A Difference Day’ to be observed this Saturday Meeting the needs of others is the aim of two local efforts spanning nearly all of BarryCounty this Saturday as volunteers of all ages join a nation-wide effort to observe "Make a Difference Day." The event began in 1992 as an effort of USA Weekend Magazine, lhe Points of Light Foundation jrd more than 500 Volun­ teer Centers across the United States to en­ courage people lo donate one Saturday a year to volunteer. In Hastings. Lake Odessa and Delton, members of the Barry Community Founda­ tion’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) will spend two hours in their towns conducting door-to-door scavenger hunts for fixxl and personal items that can be given to food banks in their areas, said YAC Public Rela­ tions Director Jaclyn DcLaney. "We went to our local food banks and asked them what they needed." said DcLaney. a senior al Lakewood High School and two-year YaC member. "They told us things that aren't normally given, like soap, and things that arc. like peaches and pears, so we pul them on our list, loo." All of the items collected will be redis­ tributed via the food banks to needy people within the communities. DcLaney said. in the Lakewood area, a food bank al Zion Lutheran Church will receive items to redis­ tribute. while in Hastings. LOVE Inc. will help distribute the collected items. In Del­ ton. the Hickory Comers American Legion and St. Ambrose Catholic Church will re­ ceive fixxl items to redistribute. Personal items collected in the Delton area, such as soap, shampcxi. etc., will be taken to the SAFE Place domestic violence center in Battle Creek and given to Barry County families who use the shelter, said YAC Adult Advisor Maggie Coleman. The scavenger hunts will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. and lhe hunt will he set up in the form of a contest with teams in each community competing with each other. Those who want to volunteer lo help with the scavenger hunts can meet in their high school parking lots at I p.m. Saturday in Hastings. Lake Odessa or Delton. "We don't have any representatives from Middleville or Nashville, so we arc unable to include those areas in the scavenger hunt." said Coleman. "We uould like to gel representatives Irom those areas, loo. so we can include Middleville and Maple Valley next year." added adult advisor. Dec Lowell. Coleman pointed out that donations to fixxl banks arc often only thought of at Christmas time. "The YAC members just figured that at this time of year, fixxl banks tend to get low." said Coleman. "Especially with school starting and people moving around. And when we checked, we found out that was in fact the case." Another Make A Difference Day effort is scheduled for Saturday. Oct. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Thomapplc Manor. The Barry Regional Administrators of Volunteer Organizations (BRAVO) hope to have 40 to 50 volunteers from non-profit or­ ganizations and agencies join forces with school-aged children from Grace Community Church. Barry County Christian School and a 4-H group to create and assemble "ginger­ bread kids." a community awareness program highlighting the unmet needs of youths in the community. United Way Director Bonnie Ballinger ex­ plained that the cardboard gingerbread kids will each bear a story of an unmet need of a child in Barry County. The gingerbread kids will be distributed to libraries, banks and post offices throughout the county. People who see the story of need and want to help can call the number of a contact agency listed on the gingerbread kid. explained Ballinger. Across Michigan, there are 137 "Make A Difference Day" Projects planned. These pro­ jects will involve more than 24.800 Michi­ gan citizens, in service to their communi­ ties. BUS STOP...possible law suit, continued from page 1 Francik said in areas where there are "mul­ tiple students" needing to be picked up. the district tries to "find the most appropriate place (for a bus stop) to serve the needs of these students." He also said previously that it is the re­ sponsibility of parents to see that their child gets to and from the bus stop. Wymer said that Dinger does not work hut would have to bring her 2-ycar-old along in order to walk the child to the bus slop. Francik said the board's transportation committee visited the site and concurred with the decision not to pick up the child at her house. Wymer said he is not satisfied with the transportation committee's decision. Board President Patricia Endsley promised Wymer Monday evening that the transporta­ tion committee would look into the matter again. But Wymer said after the meeting that he is "going to check into (lhe possibility of) filing suit against the school board. Francik and any one of these people" who'vc been involved in the decision to have the child walk to lhe bus stop. Wymer and Dinger said they have collected 40 signatures. 98 percent of them from Bed­ ford Road residents, supporting their request for an additional bus slop. Eugene Haas, a member of the board's transportation committee, said after lhe meeting that after the committee visited the site, he visited it again and measured the dis­ tance between where the school bus slops al the trailer park and the location south of the stop where the sctxxil bus first becomes vis­ ible to northbound traffic. The distance is 1.185 feet, he said. Haas said northbound traffic has to travel over a hill and around a curve prior to the trailer park stop, and the school bus al the trailer park only becomes visible once traffic is heading down the hill toward the trailer park. If the bus stopped opposite the Wymer residence. Haas said, it would first become visible to northbound traffic 885 feel south of Wymer’s driveway. Haas said some drivers travel 65 miles per hour or higher on M-37. "With 885 feel of stopping distance." he said, if drivers arc "not paying absolute attention, we're going lo have a situation where a vehicle will strike a school bus." Haas said trucks may have an even more difficult time stopping within 885 feet. Haas said transportation committee member Terry McKinney also revisited lhe site, and "his strong feeling is that stopping in front of (the Wymer) house would put a lot of stu­ dents at risk for either injuries or fatalities." Francik said lhe Revised School Code passed b) lhe legislature in 1995 indicates that it is up to local school boards to decide whether transportation will be provided to students. "From what 1 can sec. there is no statutory regulation requiring school districts lo provide transportation (to students)." However, he said, the code requires that if transportation is provided to some students, it must be provided lo all of them, he said. Benefit dance and auction set Nov. 1 for Joe Huebner A special dance and auction lo raise money for medical expenses for Hastings paramedic. 911 dispatcher and cancer victim Joe Huebner will be held Saturday. Nov. I al the Hastings Moose Lodge from 7 p.m. lo midnight. Music will be provided by Sound Express and items such as a 60-pound Proline bow. a Regina I (MM) Housekeeper vacuum, a slay al the Clarion hotel, an arrow case, two Pro­ Master bow sights, five free oil changes, a Bradford White w ater heater, a new golf bag and golf balls-and a slew of other items will be auctioned by Armour Auction Services. The event is hosted by the Hastings Jaycecs and the Hastings Lions Club. , Donations of new and good, used items can be taken to the Barry County United Way office in Hastings until Saturday. Oct. 25. . Cover charge for the night is S3 or two for $5 KEEP THE GIEEN LIGHT SHINING Thanks to MDA research the future looks brighter than ever. Muscular Dystrophy Association 1-800-572-1717 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 23,1997 - Page 3 Jackson duo teaches Women’s Festival goers self-defense by Mandy Habel Staff Writer Mike Munger and Duane King from Sanchin Systems Inc. of Jackson taught those who attended the Barry County Wom­ en's Festival Saturday how to defend them­ selves from an attacker. Munger said that if people arc grabbed from behind while they are trying to get away from an attacker, they should hit the attacker with an elbow. If people arc put in a headlock, they first dig their chins into the attacker's ribs to make him move. This way victims can get People at the festival displayed book* and other products for people to look at. Intonnational material also was offered. Women who attended the festival got a chance to taka a self defense workshop and practice the moves they were taught on other participants. air. Then they should make a fist with a free hands and dig it into the back of the attack­ er's leg. The other hand should be put in the attacker's face, which should district him. The women who attended got a chance to try this move. They divided up into pairs and took turns being the attacker and the victim. Munger said getting out of a situation like this really has nothing lo do with strength or muscles. but using distraction tricks with fingers. By distracting and inflicting pain on the attacker, he said, victims can adjust their bodies so they can at least be more comfort­ able. "We want to make lhe mean guy do all the work." he said. He added that it is easy lo practice this strategy with people at home to get used to the procedure and improve at using it. People who arc choked from behind, he said, need to pull their chins under the at­ tacker's arm to be able lo breathe. ^lacing a fist into the attacker's shoulder blade will put him off balance so he can be yanked to the ground. The participants also got a chance lo prac­ tice this move. Munger said these simple strategies can be used as self defense and require strategy more than strength. Kerry Authier uses some myotherapy on Yolanda Morrow. He offered this service at the Barry County Women's Festival. Supreme Court ruling makes Hastings eligible for $551,192 by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings School District will file a claim for $551,192 with the Local Govern­ ment Claims Review Board in an attempt to recover funds spent on special education from 1991 to 1994. the Hastings School Board decided Monday. The district became eligible for the funds after a July 31 Michigan Supreme Court rul­ ing that ordered the State of Michigan to Comply with a Headlec Amendment provi­ sion that requires the state lo provide funding for state-mandated programs. Schools arc required by stale law to pro­ vide special education services lo students who need them, and thus special education is considered a state-mandated program. The ruling came after 84 school districts sued the stale to recover funds spent by local districts for special education and other man­ dated programs. The Supreme Court ruled that the 84 districts wc;c to be paid a com­ bined total of $211 million they have spent from 1991-94 for stale-mandated programs. Hastings was not one of the districts in­ volved in the original suit, according to Su­ perintendent Carl Schoessel, but the district has filed a previous claim with lhe Local Government Clqims Review Board in anticipation of a Supreme Court ruling favorable lo the districts involved in lhe suit. The board Monday agreed lo spend $945 in legal fees to have the district's law firm draw up the papers and file a new claim. The Claims Review Board is located in Lansing. Il was established by the Stale Leg­ islature after the Headlec Amendment was County Board locked into ’•All1 •act approved by FIA Board After a lengthy discussion last week about who has lhe ultimate authority to approve enhanced retirement benefits for Thornapple Manor Director Lynn Sommerfeld, lhe Fam­ ily Independence Board was reluctantly de­ clared the winner by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. As a result, the County Board voted 6-2 to allow Sommerfeld lo move from a B-3 to a B-4 retirement plan in lhe Municipal Em­ ployees Retirement System unless another agreement is negotiated. Most county em­ ployees do not have the enhanced B-4 plan. The crux of the issue involves money and power and not Sommerfeld's performance. FIA Board Chairwoman Jan Geiger describes him as an excellent administrator. Key to the debate is the question, does lhe HA Board or the County Board have the last word in determining Sommerfeld's retirement benefits? The HA Board is made up of citizens appointed by the County Board and one appointed by the governor to oversee Thomapplc Manor and the Family Independence Agency. The issue of Sommerfeld s enhanced re­ tirement surfaced because the HA Board ap­ proved a five-year contract, effective since 1993. providing a B-4 retirement for the di­ rector In the meantime, current county commissioners believe that since lhe County Board has the ultimate financial responsibility for Thomapplc Manor, it should have the final say. The County Board in 1993 took no action to ratify the contract and the B-4 has not been implemented. Attorneys for both the HA and lhe County Board have said Sommerfeld's con­ tract is valid. Several commissioners noted that they didn't like being forced into approving the enhanced retirement, but felt the board was "stuck with it." Commissioner Sandy James said lhe County Board is powerless because of the legal opinion. Despite that, commissioners Rod Goebel and Lew Newman voted no. Geiger said the FIA's legal advice was based on the state attorney general's opinion regarding a similar situation in Hillsdale. That case gave the FIA Board authority to hire and lire the administrator and Geiger said that was the basis for the HA's action to approve the enhanced retirement benefits. The County Board implementation. has balked over "We really thought we were taking care of it and had the authority to do that." Geiger said. "Now we re kind of in a hindsight posi­ tion." Geiger said. "We have a signed con­ tract... he (Sommerfeld) expected to become a B-4. Now we're way past the time that should have taken place, so now we're* at this point. I'm here to find out if you have made a decision or have a position." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said he had a problem with it because the Thor­ napple Manor retirement fund is "a little over $700,000 underfunded... giving addi­ tional retirement, it's a greater debt load." Geiger said she has never understood that and thought Thomapplc Manor was self-suf­ ficient. "I think we're getting off the track." she said. "We have two issues here. Number one. 1 believe in recent years 1 don't think the county is providing financial support lo the Manor." she said. The second issue, she added, is "Whose authority is it to grant this." "If we are that far underfunded." Bailey said. "I question whether or not a board can actually tax lhe citizens of the county addi­ tional dollars. I know you say we're not funding you. but the day you go in debt we have lo fund you...." Thomapplc Manor is "not really self-suffi­ cient because you can't pay the $700,000." Commissioner Tim Burd added. "If you run into debt, the responsibility comes back to the county and we end up having to pay that bill. 1 would have to challenge any decision like that (Hillsdale case)." he said. "If this did go lo litigation, he (Sommerfeld) has a binding contract, and that's the crux of which we arc at." Geiger reminded him. "He (Sommerfeld) is an ex­ cellent administrator and does a great job. You don't want him to go lo another county. As chairman of that (HA) board. I want to retain Lynn. "The action was taken based on (the HA) having full authority to make those deci­ sions. For this and future issues, we need lo Sm CONTRACT, continued page 6 passed in 1978 to review claims arising out of the new law's requirements. Schoessel said he docs not anticipate an immediate payment of lhe funds. "I'd be real surprised if in the near future we got a big check for $550,000." he said. "We do not expect lo receive it soon or in one lump sum." According lo State Rx-p. Terry Geiger. RLakc Odessa, the state wants to avoid being sued by the approximately 450 Michigan school districts who were not a part of the original suit, and the legislature is thus seek­ ing to find a way to pay all lhe districts in lhe state the same amount it is being re­ quired to pay those involved in the original suit. Altogether, payments to the remaining 450 districts may total some $770 million, Geiger said. However, a method of paying both the 84 districts involved in lhe suit and lhe remain­ ing 450 districts has not yet been arrived at by legislators. The Slate Senate has proposed paying lhe 84 school districts involved in the suit lhe $211.2 million owed them over a three-year period with money from the slate's $1.1 bil­ lion rainy day fund. The stale pays an inter­ est charge when it borrows from the fund, and those interest payments would be used to pay off the 84 school districts. The senate also proposes to borrow money through the issuance of bonds to pay the re­ maining schools the $770 million owed them. Collateral for the bonds would be pro­ vided by requiring the districts to use the money for building construction, building improvements, the purchase of technology (computers, etc.), or possibly lo pay off ex­ isting debts incurred by districts for building projects. Thus the bonds would be secured by each individual district's capital im­ provements. According to Stale Sen. Joanne Emmons, House Republicans are trying lo gel the Senate proposal passed, but House Democrats are instead proposing that the $770 million be paid off over a 10-year pe­ riod from the rainy day fund interest pay­ ments. Geiger said the rainy day fund interest payments would not be enough to cover the cost of yearly payments to the 450 school districts, and would result in a king delay be­ fore lhe total payment is finally made. In the meantime, he said, at any point the legisla­ ture could change its mind about reimbursing districts not involved in the original suit, so there's no guarantee with the Democrats' plan that the money will all be paid. "There is a tradition of lhe legislature making long-term commitments and then failing lo fulfill them." he said. Geiger said House Republicans arc propos­ ing lo have the $770 million in bonds that would be borrowed by the slate under the senate plan paid back by individual school districts over the next 10 lo 15 years. The legislature could reduce the amount of money school districts arc required lo pay into the stale school retirement fund, and dis­ tricts could use the savings from reduced re­ tirement fund payments to pay off the bonds. Geiger said the proposal would not actu­ ally result in a net gain of funds for the school districts, but would aid them in that they would have "immediate up-front money for capital improvements." Geiger said the legislature has to "be cre­ ative about how we can resolve this financial issue without raising taxes to come up with the additional money." Trying to reduce other state spending to make the payments owed the school districts would be difficult, he said. "Il would be aw­ fully hard lo cut $200 million or $1 billion (lhe total cost of payments lo all the slate's school districts) out of other state pro­ grams," he said, especially considering that our entire general fund is $8.5 to $9 bil­ lion." Geiger said the slate is already contribut­ ing $11.5 billion to schools across the slate through the school aid fund. "This thing is not simple.' he said. "Il's been real tough to negotiate something ev­ eryone can agree to." Emmons said the Supreme Court decision has also created problems for some local school districts. The Supreme Court ruled that from now on the stale must pay school districts 28 percent of the cost of special ed­ ucation instruction and 70 percent of special education transportation costs, she said. However. Emmons said, actual tallies of slate payments to local districts for special education revealed that some districts were getting more than the percentage amount mandated by the Supreme Court. Thus, with the new set limit on payments, she said, some districts are getting less money from the slate this year for special education, and some richer districts, who spend more on special education anyway, she said, are re­ ceiving increased amounts. "Il's really a mess." site said. Tom Groos to speak at Chamber’s annual dinner Tom Groos. chief executive officer of the Tydcn Seal Corp., will be the keynote speaker at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner Friday, Nov. 7. The event will be held at the Hastings Country Club. "Keeping Hastings Competitive in the Global Economy" is the title of Groos* talk. Groos was asked to speak because lhe Hastings:based Viking Corp/Tyden Seal is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and lhe companies have been extremely sup­ portive of the chamber and the community during the past century, said Dixie SladelManshum. Chamber executive director. "Along with great food and entertainment, fellowship, networking and lhe traditional activities marking the transition from one chamber year to the next, recognition will be a key element of this year's annual din­ ner." Stadel-Manshum said. The chamber's board of directors will be recognizing the recipients of the Chamber Brick Award. Chamber Participation Award and the Chamber Member of the Year Award. Groos. a graduate of Hastings High School, earned a bachelor's of art degree al Cornell University and a master's degree from Columbia University. He began his career al W.R. Grace as a senior financial manager, working in both New York and Boston. Groos later joined the Viking Corp, in Hastings and became its president in 1990. He was named CEO for E. Tydcn. parent company of Viking, this year. Groos* community interests have included the YMCA Youth Council. First Prcsbytc- Tom Groos rian Church in Hastings, serving on the Hastings Area School System Board of Edu­ cation and being involved with education is­ sues in Barry County. Most recently, he has served on lhe Board of Advisors for the Sal­ vation Army of Kent County. Al the Hastings Chamber's annual dinner, a social hour will be held at 6 p.m.. along with the election of the 1998 board of direc­ tors. followed by a 7 p.m. meal and the evening's program. RSVP's to the chamber office are requested by Oct. 31. 3 bedroom. 2 bath, large country kitchen with breakfast nook. French doors to large screened porch. 2 1/2 Mall heated garage. Remodeled through out. Asking $98,900. 402 W. South, near all schools. Phone: 945-0199 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23. 1997 LETTERS...frcm cur readers Come to the meeting on character education To tbe editor: Over the last several months. I have watch­ ed with interest the issue of character educa­ tion in lhe Hastings School district unfold. Rob Webb has indeed done his homework The school board s annual report does say that character education will be incorporated into the 1997-98 school year Nou here and no one made it clear to me that what they actually in­ tended was a study of the implementation of Barry County roads commendable To the editor: There is a lot of debate regarding the condi­ tions of the roads, and I just u anted to compli­ ment the state and county for how good our roads are in Barry County. An example is that last year M-43 to M-66 was resurfaced and from Middleville to 108th Street on M-37. This year they resurfaced the road to Battle Creek to Bedford. Going to Kalamazoo, they have resurfaced to Richmond. Talk about not getting our lax dollars back to Barry County, someone should be con­ gratulated! I am sure there is someone in the country who is not pleased, but I for one am pleased Theodore F. Buslance Hastings Low-down thief took kid's bike To Ike editor: This letter is actually to the person or per­ sons who Mole my 10-ycar-old daughter's bicycle. It was taken from my front yard dur­ ing the very early morning hours of Oct. 17. You don't know what it took for us to pur­ chase that bike legitimately, paying the proper sales tax. of course Over a year ago my husband broke his leg. Due to many complications, he hasn't worked since. 1 care for my mother, who is very ill. We have managed to get by on workers' compensation. Il’s not easy. It was th'te months before we had saved enough to buy our girl a scratched $100 bicycle. She was so happy. The key word is “was.” The pride and happiness of a little girl was npped away because a low-down, selfish thief wanted a bicycle. I don't know how you can sleep at night. I hope you don’t. If anyone else exit there knows of someone who has suddenly questionably acquired a new. scratched Huffy- 15-speed. greenish and silver colored bicycle, pleate give me a call at 945-3953. Barb Branch Hastings Mich a curriculum I attended the school board meeting of Sept. 15. I know that Rob received no response from the board nor the superintendent when he again addressed the issue I believe Tisha Harris said it best in her let­ ter to the editor of Oct.2. when she wrote. "What he did get were averted eyes and blank stares." My children are not yet school age However. I am still interested in the overall development of the education that I can expect lo have for my kids in the future. Since it is not too early to get involved. I will start here. 1 would like to know who is going to teach this class. What grade level(s)? When can I see the proposed vumcula? What about the time frame for learning this? Are my kids going to have to **give-up" crucial class time or perhas a recess? Will it be mandatory ? I don’t think that these or any of Rob’s questions are unreasonable After all. we are not talking about essentially adding a course lo further the study in practical education. Hie concept of character education is a can of worms. How can we do this class without violating the separation of church and slate or otherwise offending people ’ How arc we giv­ ing to determine the definition of character ’ I know a great many parents in this school district who are doing a fine job raising character conscious kids. For that matter. 1 know several teachers who make it a point, albeit necessary, to create a classroom en­ vironment that expects kids to behave with character After reading the comments from Supt. Carl Schoessel and Dave Arnold in the Oa. 16 issue of the Banner, it became clear to me that the reason that the school board would not address these types of questions is because they simply didn't have the answers. First it had to be voted in. Then it went lo the school board. Now we get to study it. It seems to me that someone put the cart before the horse and left the school board struggling lo explain themselves. I sure would like to see lhe school board get this excited and motivated about at­ tacking the problems regarding small children and school buses. The meeting Thursday. Oct. 23. al 7 p.m. at Hastings Middle School is lo discuss character education. It is my intention to at­ tend. 1 encourage all interested or curious in­ dividuals to attend this meeting, especially parents of the children in this district. Do you believe that a class in character development is truly necessary for your childfren)? Maybe your neighbor's children? I am undecided. I am not so sure of the motives for getting this 'on the books' in the first place. Is there an underlying problem creeping into our community that I am unaware of? Or. perhaps, was it for no other reason than to secure funding, just in case they deem character education necessary. Regardless, the result of this is: "Who are we going to let decide?" Let’s come together on this. If it becomes apparent that our school district needs to incorporate something into the school year, then let's make sure it is ap­ propriate for Hastings. Judging from last Thursdays' article, this meeting has been well planned So, I am sure that we can be literal minded in our understan­ ding of the agenda and. as a collective group who makes the future of our children and the community a common goal, we will make productive use of the evening. Please join us. Natalie Cairns Hastings Water is not a finite resource Dear sir: Mr. Tom Baleman needs to check his infor­ mation. Waler is not a finite resource. Sixth-grade science teaches most children about the "waler cycle." a process by which water is evaporated from the oceans in the form of vapor into the atmosphere, where it comes down to Earth in the form of rain or snow. This happens every day. all day. and the rain and snow seep down into the ground­ water or into streams and rivers, eventually making its way back into the oceans; thus completing lhe cycle. Read a sixth-grade science book and check it out. Mr. Bateman seems to have a love affair with governmental control. Most of his "points" deal with government interference into the daily lives of our citizens. Frankly . I dor.’t want Mr. Bateman, or anybody else tell­ ing me (or even suggesting to me) how many children 1 should have, how or when to water my garden, or where 1 can live. The constitution of the United States (taught in sixth grade history class) guarantees us the right to peaceably assemble, as well as not allowing government to impde our life, liberty or pursuit of happiness. I don’t think it allows county governments to issue passports, either! I believe it is Communist China that restricts its people's occupations, lifestyles, place of residence, and family size; as did the now overthrown Soviet Union. Perhaps Mr. Bateman would be more com­ fortable there; or does he just need to repeal the sixth grade? Shelly Dickinson Hastings 111 rite Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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The second is an I.R.S. that exerts enormous power over citizens and taxpayers It can seize property, paychecks and residences without warning. Businesses can be padlocked and their employees put out of work. Fre quently. a taxpayer is not even informed of an I.R.S. claim until his bank calls to say his ac­ count has been frozen or les icd. As lhe recent congressional hearings on I.R.S. abuses demonstrated, the I.R.S. has often taken drastic and unjustified action against tax­ payers without warning or explanation These hearings underscored the pressing need for Congress to reign in the I.R.S. The abuses described in lhe hearings include: • Persecution of innocent taxpayers. Agents bringing cases with no basis in law or fact for the sole purpose of padding agency Marines. • Agents using false names. Unlike police officers and despite an explicit prohibition in the Internal Revenue Manual, many I.R.S. agents use pseudonyms to obscure their identities. • Osotas for seizures and levies. Agents are rated on how many seizures they make and how much revenue they raise regardless of the accuracy of their investigations. • Targeting the middle-class. Rather than going after the affluent. I.R.S. agents routine­ ly target middle- arxl lower-class taxpayers who are easier to intimidate and less likely to fightback These revelations show an agency that has turned tyrannical in trying to enforce a tax code that is complicated, unfair and obsolete. Fundamental tax reform is an important part of reducing I.R.S. power and abuses. If every taxpayer could clearly understand his rights and liabilities under the tax code, it would be impoasMe for the I.R.S. lo get away with the strong-arm tactics it has sometimes employed. By replacing the cur­ rent tangled 11.000 page tax code with a^ftat tax or consumption lax. we would get rid of the I.R.S. ks we know it. I’m working on legislation to sunset the entire federal tax code in 2001 and to encourage a national debate on a flatter, fairer tax during the next Presideatal In the meantime, we need increased con­ gressional scrutiny. I happen to fill out my own tax return. If every member of Congress did lhe same. I'm sure we’d have already changed this tax code and clamped down on the I.R.S. I'm supporting legislation (H.R. 2292) that would reform the I.R.S. in two ways. First, it would create 21 new taxpayer rights to level the playing field between the I.R.S. and the taxpayers. These rights include the right lo sue for I.R.S. negligence, collect legal fees from the I.R.S.. nd receiMronqn notice of the reason for an audit. flKmd. it would crease an independent citizen board with extensive oversight power over the agency. High taxes and wasteful government spen­ ding combined with an extremely complicated tax code lead to abuses. However, a property functioning I.R.S. administering a simple and dear tax code would have neither the power nor the desire lo run roughshod over law­ abiding Americans. When you need to say "WELCOME* to a new neighbor, THANKS* to a special friend, or 'CONGRATULATIONS* to a friend or family member, give the gift of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscription to lhe Hastings BAfflQL Call us at 945-95M. Know Your legislators: US. t>nn Spencer Abraham, Rapubtlcan. 105 Dirksan Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. 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Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Lsgielsture Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. Stale Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. Stale Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (aU cl Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. Stale Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. ’ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 23, 1997 — Page 5 Is teamwork better for fund management? Two heads are better than one — and three or store heads may be even better than that Bloomberg Personal, a financial publication for individual investors, recently compared the performance of mutual funds managed by oae individual to those managed by teams and found that the team-managed funds did better Pan of the reason for this, the study found, was dial learn funds offer about the same average risk levels and expenses, with tnhaf antially leu trading of investments within the funds. The result: "Significantly greater long-term results,** the study says. Specifically, over a IS-year period ending June 30, 1996, teams outperformed in­ dividuals by 1.18 percentage points (See table.) To illustrate, a $10,000 investment in one of the individually managed funds over the 15-year period would have grown to $63,460. The same investment in the average Marcie Anne Lantinga of Delton died instantly Friday when her car struck a tree on Delton Road. . VICTIM, continued from page I Lantinga was reportedly wearing a seat belt and alcohol was not a factor, though po­ lice arc not sure what caused her lo leave the roadway. She was pronounced dead at the scene and results of an autopsy at Pennock Hospital were not released by Barry County Medical Examiner Dr. James Atkinson. "The one thing she really nourished at was art." said Blacken, who remembered her not only as an "excellent art student." but also as a person who believed strongly in fairness and equality. "She and I had many discussions in my of­ fice about issues and she helped me process some things that the students felt were im­ portant." he said. Blacken said that because Marcie planned to pursue a career in art. her family an­ nounced during the funeral Wednesday that lhe Marcie Anne Lantinga Memonal Fund will be used as a scholarship to he ip a senior art student receive post high school training in that Geld. "She had a terrific smile, she worked and she had a lot of friends." added Blacken. "She really had a great connection with our art teacher. Tracy Pitman. Tracy brought of lol of that (creativity) out in her. She really had a flare for it." In addition to working at Fclpausch. Mar­ cie was taking classes al Kellogg Commu­ nity College and attended a Delton-Kellogg School Board meeting last week as require­ ment of her political science class. T visited her there for a few minutes." said Blacken. "She was just blooming." Services were held at the Thomapplc Val­ ley Church Wednesday. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. AT4T 491/. 68 Amsritsch Anheuser-Busch an, 37>/„ Chrysler 37’/. CMS Energy 59”/.. Coca Cota • 24 D 9 N Financial 93'/» Dow Chemical 65'/. Exxon 24’/. Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp 48’/< Ford 48’/m 71‘ln General Motors 39 Hastings Mlg. 105'/. IBM 56'/. JCPenney 60 Johnson & Johnson 13‘/u Kmart 45»/i. Kellogg Company 48"/h McDonald's 45’/. Sears > 11'/. Simpson Industries ir/. Southeast Mich. Gas ri. Spartan Motors TCF Financial 58”/.. 34 Upiohn 322.90 GoM CJkmr 4.99 walvWv Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 8080.44 Volume 582,000,000 + 4"/w + >/. -1 + ’/u — -•/» ♦ ’/. + 4’/. + •/» + 1’/. -»/« -1'/. + 1’/. — -4-3'/w -’/. + •/» -»/. + 2’/» + 2’/. -r/« -”/» -'/« + >/• -’/>. FINANCIAL FOCUS furnished by... Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jonas and Co. . team-managed fund would have grown to $74,150 — a difference of $10,690. Bloomberg credits this difference to the discipline of team investing. Teams generally have strict methods of investing that call for exact criteria to be met before buying or selling One fund family lhai uses the team ap­ proach has been doing so for more than 30 years. Each fund is divided into three to eight points, with seven parts given to separate managers The last part goes to the research department, where analysts have the opportunky to use ideas that perhaps they could not sell to the managers. Of course, all investing must conform to the fund's objectives. Managen, compete with one another and are rated and compensated on their results. Team management also provides the oppor­ tunity to combine different strengths Since a good investor sees about half of his or her ideas succeed, the trick is to get out of the bad ones, teamwork helps managers do so more quickly — they don't feel the need to ra­ tionalize a mistake by hanging on to a back stock for loo long. However, many successful, high-quality funds are managed by single individuals. Pro­ ponents of individual management say they prefer one person being accountable for in­ vestment decisions. • You must decide whether you prefer team or individual management No matter what your choice, the important thing is that you first evaluate a fund s management TEAM VS. INDIVIDUALLY MANAGED FUNDS Individually Mimyrri Number oT funds studied 264 1.836 15-year 14.29% 13.11% 10-year 12.54% 11.67% 5-year 15.68% 1520% 3-year 16.05% 15.16% Annualised Returns Monunttiar Risk 10-year 0.94 0.94 5-year 0.86 0.88 3-year 0.82 0.85 Source: Morningstar's universe o( 2,100 domestic equity funds as of 6/30/96. Bloomberg Personal research. FULL-TIME BOOKKEEPING DEPARTMENT POSITION AVAILABLE NOW HIRING Full or Part-Time/Flexible Schedules Benefit package, experience preferred. Apply in writing to: BARRY COUNTY LUMBER 225 N. Industrial Park Drive Hastings, Michigan 49058 Pat Kreple of Middleville displays the non-alcoholic drink that earned her a place as a finalist in AAA Michigan's regional "Zero-Proof Mix-Off" contest at the Radisson Hotel in Lansing. Julie McEwan of Swartz Creek was the first place regional winner. Kreple's recipe will be included in the "Great Prentenders Party Guide." which will be distributed free at all AAA Michigan branch offices in early December. The contest and guide are part of AAA's alcohol awareness campaign during the winter holidays. LEGAL NOTICE ill'll ' . ii—■.............. MORTGAGE SALE - DoJouh Km been mode to lhe coodWtom of o mortpopo mode by JUUO ORTIZ-SOSA ANO DOROTHY ORTIZ-SOSA. MB WWE to THE Crt GROUP/COMSUMER RNANCE MC. Mortpopo. doted Fobroory X. INI. ««d rocordod an March 2*. IBM. bi Uber Ml. an pepo MS. Berry Cowrrty Bocorde. 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November 5. and Thursday November 6 I 00-3 00 p m in the afternoons and from 6 00-8 00 p m in the evenings High School conferences will be conducted in the gym­ nasium of the High School, parents may attend at their con­ venience Middle School Conferences however will be con­ ducted in various locations throughout the building as scheduled by the teacher teams (call the Middle School office if your child's schedule has not been received! Parents are encouraged to participate in the confer­ ences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an individual basis Administrators and coun­ selors will be available to talk to parents at the conferences also ADON One of Michigan's largest provider of LTC is looking for an outstanding RN to become ADON in our facility. Must possess strong clinical skills, leadership responsibility, and experience in the MDS process. Excellent benefit program. Apply in person to: Tendercare Hastings 240 East North Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-9564 or fax (616) 945-3247 KAY loved every one of you. She knows you loved her in return. If you couldn't be there she understands. Sir always brought out lhe good in every­ one, even when she had to work at it. Kay had some very special friends, lerie. She also found something good in everything. Thank you all for your caring, for Kay and lhe family I will remember her always as my best friend and partner. MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY TODAY, AND SMILE. Bob Shaeffer and family Store Manager Other Positions Available - Customer Service Workers - Food Service Workers - Buffet Attendants - Shift Managers - Daytime Personnel - Store Managers Applications Accepted and Interviews Occur at KFC of Hastings 1320 West State Strrrf . JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! ountrv Peddler Showc October 31, November 1,2 Mason, Michigan TbeOrigteai Ingham County Fairgrounds oNRyternRM* OWdNsfOtitaaopaaosM tertwji Gdte 4pfi*Watea«vl A Spectacular Country Gathering —at the Original Country Peddler ShowT Friday 4p-9p “ Adults 9100 Saturday 9a-5p Child (2-12) $200 Sunday lla-4p tlachdayt Directions: Exit Kipp Rd. off U7,2 ITTMS MAY VARY AT D.TXVTOC AL SHOWS / NO DBCOUNTS AfTLY NOTICE TO TH1 QUAUHRD RLHCTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that the Odd Year City General Election will be held in the City of Hastings in said County and State, on Tuesday, November 4. 1997 from 7:00 a m. in the forenoon until 8:00 p.m. in the afternoon, tor the purpose ol electing candi­ dates for the following offices: One Council Member from each ward for four year teams. TWo members to the Board of Review for four year terms. Event G Manshum. City Clerk Hastings. Michigan �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 23. 1997 Hastings schools will charge $150 for driver’s education by Mary Warner Stuff Writer The Hastings School Board has decided lo continue ottering dmer's education classes to Hastings students, but will charge a fee ol $150 The Kurd made lire decision at its Monday meeting Hie $150 fee would cover the cost of two segments ottered by the district — a first segment devoted to on-thc-road driving instruction and classroom instruction, and a second segment devoted lo additional class­ room lime after a student has obtained a driver s permit and driven for al least 30 hours The board also established a lee of $40 for these who have taken segment one elsewhere and wish to take segment two classes through Hastings No Ice was set for those wishing to lake segment one m Hastings and segment two elsewhere, because the district wants to en­ courage students to take both segments through Hastings, according to Superinten­ dent Carl Schoessel. A new stale law that goes into effect this coming April I allows school districts lo drop their driver's education programs il they so clmose. According to high scliool principal Steve Harbison, most private companies ottering driver's training are charging between $300 and $325 for segments one and two. and those figures are “going up rapidly." Thus, the school program will still be cheaper than private programs Schoessel said the district will not be making a prolit on the program with the in­ stitution of lhe tec. but only "covering our expenses " Schoessel said there has been some discus­ sion about making special provisions for those students unable lo pay lhe $150. "but we don't liave anything formally in place " Schoessel said he is "sure" there will be fur­ ther discussion on that issue in the future. For now. he said, "we basically wanted to gel it established that we re going to have lhe program." In other action at Monday's meeting, board member Michael Hubert clarified that charac­ ter education "is not formally a part" of the Hastings curriculum. HuK'rt said that at a meeting tonight (Oct. 23) al 7 p.m. al Hast- ‘Worship ‘Together...at the church of your choice. Weekly schedule of services are area Hastings churches for your convenience. BAUV CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml N Michigan Ave.. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 Nonh Bnwl Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a m-. Evening Services 6 p.m.. Wednesday BMe Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Mumter Phone 945-2938 BMe Survey on video* m the home Free BiNe Cor­ respondence Course Aug 3 Mom­ ma service* at Tiden Park Picnic foitowmg Aug 14. 15. 16. V B.S. Thursday and Friday at 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday al 10-11:30 am. Picnic foUosnag Charles Focher. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mavs Saturday evening 6:30 pm. way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Service*. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Woniup Service. 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m. Service* for Adults. Teem and Children THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 9 00 a.m. and 10:45 a m Sunday Childrens Church. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wedne* day 6:30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner State Rd and Bollwood Si . Rev Daniel Graybill. Senior Pastor. Rev. Donald Brail. Associate CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Id . 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2215 Sunday School at 10:00 a m . War ship 11 00 a.m.. Evening Service al 600p m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9:30 a m.. Church Service 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Junior-Senior High WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3115 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974. Wor­ ship Services Sunday. 9:00 am.. Rev Ken Vaught. 11.00 a m . Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m. for all ages 4-H. Monday* 6:30 to 8:00 p m BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 5:00 p m Community Breakfast on third Saturday each month 8:00 a.m.. freewill offering We welcome you io our church family with lhe warmth of Christ's Love, and the fellowship of people who care GRACE BRETHREN BOLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church >. 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. - Bible Cl as art - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Sharing Your Faith; 3:30 p.m. Youth meeting with "Youth With a Message”. 945-9224. 6:30 p.m - Bible study for all ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and 11 00 a m . Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m 239 E Nonh St.. Michael Aman. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Oct. 26 - 8:00 A 10:45 a m Holy Cummaairwi. 9 30 Sunday School (all ages). Youth Group Scavenger HMM Thursday. Oct. 23 - 7:00 p tn. Root Comm . 800 AA. Fri­ day. Oct 24 - 9 00-500 p.m Sarah Circle Bazaar. 6:30 Wedd Rch Saturday. Ort. 25 - 4:00 p.m. Wedding. 8:00 NA Tuesday. Ort. 28 - 7:30 p.m OA Wedne* day. Ort. 29 — 10 00 a m Word­ watcher. 6:30 p.m TAA; 700 SS Staff QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N West. Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m P.O. Bos 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Broadway. Hatting* Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 a m and 6 p.m.. Wednesday 7 p.m. Abo Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p m ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 Attend the church ofyour choice ne\t Sunday. Pastor Phone 945-9121 Sunday - 9 45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship. 5:00 p.m. Teens; 6:00 p.m Evening Celebra­ tion for Adults. ' Kid* Alive” for ages 2 through fifth grade Wednes­ day - 9:00 a m Senior Adult Bible Study. 1000 a m Youth Adult Bi­ ble Study; 6:30 p.m Kid s Quiz/ mg. 7-00 p m Bible Study and Prayer in Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Fader Gale Johnson. Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Dehoni after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekend*. Sunday Morning Mas* 10 00 a.m. — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shockey. Aaron Welch. Minuter of Music Mornmg Warship 9:45 and 11:00 a m.. Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 a m. for children and adult* Family Hour 600 p.m Sun day evewmg. Monday: First Mon­ day of the Month Mom's Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6:30 p.m. BMe Study art Prayer 7:00 p.m. Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women * BMe Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 616) 758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service. 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a m ; Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 600p.m. Wednesday. BMe Smdy. 7 00 p.m. ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E Bond St (Haatags Church of God buddmgi. 9 a.m Holy Communion 1st and vuaiMy* Morning rrayer zta tad 4th Sundays 1928 prayer book ■and at ail services For more tnformotion call 948-9327 or Rev David T Huatwtck. vicar at 948-2101 St Andrew's is a pan of the ladepen dent Anglican Church Canada Of GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m., classes for all age* Morning Warship 10:45 a.m. Nurscrv pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6: 00 p.m. Wednesday activate* 7: 00 p.m. are: Rainbow* or J.J. Bi­ ble u (age* 2 through 7 or first grade!. Kid* Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Mifunes or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult BMe Study ■ No age limit* NASHVILLE AREA GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Dan Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service Nursery, children* ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader*hip training HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E Grand St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948 88890 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m.; Sunday Monung Wordup 11 a_m; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday BMe Study 7 p.m. If interested in a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubley. Pastor Church phone 945-4995 Office hour*. Wed./Thur* 9 a m. lo 12 noon Sunday morning 9:30 a m.. Sun­ day School; 10:45 a.m Morning Worship Wednesday 6:45 p.m Warriors (grades K-5th); Youth Fellowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grade* 6-12th) Thursday 7 00 p.m Prayer Meeting (ChiM care provided) HASTINGS This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL NOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK ot HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ’Prescriptions' - 118 5. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan FIRST ings Middle School, "our game plan is lo sit down and define whai character education is. lhen how to evaluate u within our system and sec il there are deficiencies, and then (find! ways lo address (any) shortcomings.” Hubert said lhe district is "not leaching val­ ues or morals." The board chose lo make character educa­ tion one ol four areas if will cmphast/c or study this year. Other areas to be studied or focused on include how to improve technol­ ogy sen ices to help students increase reading and problem-solving skills, how to increase communication between staff members, and how to use the training abilities of staff members. Reports on all four areas of focus were made by school staff members al the meet­ ing Monday. Dave Arnold, director of educational ser­ vices. reported on some of the areas to be covered al the character education meeting tonight, which will be held in the middle school’s all-purpose room. The meeting is open to the public. Arnold also reported on another area of fo­ cus — how to increase communication be­ tween staff members. He said the high school and middle school staff has started to have departmental meetings, and staff at the same grade level have been meeting. Central Elementary Principal Judy Tuttle said a study of how- to use the training abili­ ties of staff members his revealed that "we’re already doing this." "Teachers are training other teachers and training paraprofessionals." she said. "Secre­ taries are training secretaries." She said staff members are being made aware of other staffers who have expertise in certain areas. Staff members are also being surveyed lo de­ termine their professional development needs, she said. Harbison, who is in charge of the board's emphasis on improving technology services, said an administrative team made up of him­ self. the middle school principal, and two el­ ementary principals are assigned lo the task of integrating technology into (he district's curriculum. HarbisAn said a software inven­ tory has been taken and a survey of lhe tech­ nological training needs of staff members has been done. Harbison wants to expand the team to include more staff members and some parents, he said. CONTRACT should have its own policy. Schoessel said in lhe past six to seven years "we’ve had three 01 four situations where parents or stu­ dents tell the) *hould have higher grades than what they got." The policy provides for a review panel nude up of teachers, a board member and an administrator which will handle any grade appeals. The board was given the policy lo review, and is expected to take action al its next meeting. Tlic board approved another policy chang­ ing graduation requirements and the number make that full determination." Geiger said. Burd wondered what would happen finan­ cially if lhe FIA Board decided to give every­ one al Thomapplc Manor a B-4 retirement benefit. He added that he didn't think the cur­ rent board would do that, but he used that as an example to bring home his main objec­ tion lo lhe Sommerfeld contract. "I don't see how they (HA Board mem­ bers) can have that authority and obligate the county to millions of dollars of debt arbitrar­ ily." Burd said. "There should be some kind of legal authority over that and from every­ thing I've heard, we don’t. Burd said FIA Board authority should have been challenged in 1993. "It was passively agreed to by non-action" he said of the former board. "That doesn't solve the future problems, if you decide you want to do that (retirement benefit) for cvcrybody out there... They (HA Board mem­ bers) shouldn't have the right or (he ability to obligate us to an unlimited amount of money and an unlimited amount of debt. There should be some sort of legal authority we would have over that... I would just as soon drag il into court and challenge that. Let's go down fighting. In this case I'm not sure we can do that. I don't want lo give him a B-4 but we already agreed lo do that (in theory)." Burd said. "We have lo have the authority to negate irresponsible actions of people, even if we did appoint them. We should have some oversight authority lo say no." Burd said the County Board and the HA Board need lo address a long-term plan re­ garding retirement benefits for the future. He also suggested working on the state level to lobby for oversight authority over the HA Boaid. "B-4s and B-5s arc common with most medical care facility (administrator) retire­ ments. Geiger said, "and I don't want lo lose Mr. Sommerfeld as administrator." Subscribe TODAY to The Hastings BANNER Keep your friends and family members who moved, IN TOUCH with their hometown area. Call 945-9554 of credits students must have lo progress lo lhe sophomore, junior and senior levels. The polic) was needed because of a change in scheduling. Schoessel said. The txiard also amended the 1997-98 bud­ get. adding $22,374 lo its proposed expendi­ tures and decreasing its projected revenues $25,629. The revenue decrease was due lo an adjustment in projected property taxes and total student enrollment; the expenditure in­ crease was due to having a final figure for the amount of paraprofcssionals hired. Schoessel said. The board also accepted the resignation of middle school librarian Janice Grathen. Schoessel said Grathen had to move because her husband was transferred out of slate. Grathen just took over as middle school librar­ ian in August. She filled a new position re­ cently created by the board. DELTON - Marcie Anne Lantinga, age II, of Delton, paaaed away Friday, October 17, 1997 u the result of injuries nutnined in an aukxBobile acddeaL MiuLnati^awMbomooMay 14,1979 in Grand Rapda, the daugter at Snmnel A Autbey (Weber) Untiaga. She was raised ia the Grand Rapids nd Dehoa Areas. She anradad Harrison Fait Hrawntary School in Gmd Rapida, raoviM » dw Dehoa Area in 1991 where Ue attended Delton Jr. High School tad tradusied firoM nffopa High School mlWTShewticwreMly attending Kellogg Community College ia Hastings. K one nephew; sety special friend, Jonh cootflMiMfl from po^o 3 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor. Craig Stapen. Organist and Director of Minx; and Chnitian Education Church phone (616)945-9574 Bar ner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship *cr vkc over WBCH-AM 1220 at 1030 am SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 am. and Wor ship 11 00 am with child care and iiRidierv thru age 4. and Junior Church for age* 5 thru 2nd grade THURSDAYS Youth Handbell* 5 00 p m . Adult Handhell*. 6 30 p m . Chancel Choir. 7:30 p m Sunday. Ort 26 — Apprectatmn/Farewell Reception for Craig Stapert 12:15 pm . CROP Walk Ingather. Celebration. Evaluation 3 In 4 p.m. Thur*day. No* 6 — Community Prayer Service in 12:15 to 12:45 p.m Also Monday, lhe board was given a pro­ posed policy guiding the district's handling of student grade appeals. Schoessel said the district previously followed a grade appeal policy contained in the annual Stale Aid Act. However, the policy has been missing from recent state aid acts, so the district decided it KALAMAZOO - Ethel E. Glasgow, age 13. of Kalamazoo and tanmrty of Hastings, paaaed sway Thursday, October 16, 1997 at Heanland Care Center in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Glasgow was bona on Auguat 21,1912 in Shellrock. Iowa, the daughter of Aithnr and Mabel (Keyport) WiUia. She waa Him married lo Oren Smith on November 25.1921. Her aecood marriage she was married to Robert Glasgow on June 19, 19t& Mis. Glasgow was employed for 13 yesrs at Rich Manufacturing in Battle Creek and 10 yean at Hastings Mamtfacturing, where she retired. Ethel loved to travel. American History, sunrises and sunsets and moat of aO, hertciauotnhtp with her husband Bob and their children She was preceded in death by her hoabanda, Oren Smith in 1931 and Robert Glasgow tn 1997; a son. Brace Smith ia 1919. Mn Glasgow is survived by one daughaer. Bonnie E. and Nonaan Dizon of Kalamazoo; two sons. Land and Janet Smith of Ok Park and Loren and Dawn Smith of Ruakin. Florida; a nep son. Duane and Carol Glasgow of Hast­ ings. numerous grandchildren and great grinocruiaren runerai aemces were neio on Monoay, October 20, 1997 a the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Jeff Wtaden officiated. Burial took place in Dowling Cemetery Memorials may be made out to Ataheiaaers. Envelopes are available at Williams Funeral Home in Delton. SHELBYVILLE - Mn. Mary E Mingeriak, age 90, of Shelbyville passed away Tuesday, October 14, 1997 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mn. Maty E. Mingerink wm bora on Febru­ ary 22, 1907 in Kent County, the daughter of Jacob and Olive (Kennedy) Tanis. She was raised in Kent County and attended schools there. She was married to Cornelius Mingenak on Febraary 23, 1921. Mn. Mingeriak wm a member of the Yank­ ee Spriraa Bible Church. Mn. Mingerink was a homemaker, she devoted her life to her family and church and enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. hvs. Mingerink was preceded in death by her husband. Cornelius Mingerink; two daughters, Frances Mae Mingeriak and Eater Olive Vander Woude Mn. Mingeriak is survived by four daught­ ers, Dorothea (Clarence) Koopman of Byron Center, Helen (James) Been Sr. of School­ craft, Caroline (Douglas) Billings of DeWitt, Marylin (Janies) Russell of Ada; two sou. Donald (Linda) Mingerink of Stevensville. Kenneth (Sally) Mingerink of Shelbyville; twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchil­ dren; one brother-in-law, William Lachniet of Clarksville; three sisters-in-law, Ann Tanis, Marge Tanis both of Grand Rapids, Dorothy Tanis of Caledonia; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services woe held Friday, October 17,1997 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Merritt Johnson officiating. Interment took place al Pine Hill Cemetery in Kentwood. Memorial contributions may be made to Yankee Springs Bible Church. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, October 22, 1997 M the Tbcroappie Valtey CbredcHmti^s with Pastor Thomas B. Brad­ ley offidatiag. Memorial coavibutiou may be made to the Marcie Anae Lamina Memorial Itatd. Arraagemcses were made by Wren Funeral Hrane in Hastings. HASTINGS - PNricU Joan Edmosds, age <1, of Hastings, pmaed away Sunday, October 19, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Edmonds wm born oa October 23. 1933 in Irving Township, Barry County, lhe dsughaerof John A Wilma (Hdrigel)Hawkim. She was raised in lhe Hastings Area aad attended Hastings schools, graduatiag horn Hastings High School. She later aCMUM Wright's Beauty Academy in Battle Crank. She was married to Hugh C. Edmonds on February 16, 1932. Mn. Edmonds worked as a Hairdresaer/ Cosmetologist in the Hastings Area for 21 yean. She owned and operated the former "SirN-Hcr" Shop in Hastings for seven yean. She had previously drove school bus for Hastings Area Schools for two yean. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, National Hairdresaer A Coamtnology Aaaociation, Barry County Humane Society, Women of the Moore. She wm often seen In and around Hastings walking her dap on Michigan Avenue and East State Road. She wu preceded in death by her ittfam son. Jon H. Edmonds; father, John L. Hawkim. Mrs. Edmonds is survived by her husbead, Hugh; two daughters. Linda U Watson of Hast ings, Laurie Ann (David) Curtis of Hastings; one son. Jerry (Barb) Edmonds of Hastings; siz grandchildren. Mandy (Watson) Honeysett. Heidi Watson, Jerry Edmonds. Jr., Bret Girtis, Jennifer Joan Edmonds, Tom Edmonds; mother, Wilma Hawkins of Hastinp; sister, Sandra (Larry) James of Hastings; several niem A nephews. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 23, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will take place at Hastinp Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo Second Chance for Greyhounds Association and the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 23, 1997 — Page 7 Social News Woodland NEWS • hi_ _ __ -_ _ _ _ _ Birmans to observe 50th anniversary Water ate Beverly (Shultz) Birman were ■write Oct. 25, 1947 ia Hastings Wak » retired from Viking Corp, and Bev from Barry County Farm Bureau liter children are Judy ate Randy Hughes. Brad ate Rotea Birman of Hastinp and Vicki ate Lee Fix from Schaffer. Ml. They have eight gratechildren. A tartly outing al Houghton Lake is being ptaate. Jansen-Fetrow united in marriage Os July 26. Kelly Ann Jaiuen and David Jaaaea Fetrow wen married al Hope Coltaga'a Dimneut Chapel is Holland. She ia die dsa^ser of Jaanea and Judi Janaen of Delton He la the aon of James and Margaret Fetrow of Haiswell tsraiiamt were Nicole Rosenberg. Jen PUbp. Elizabeth Wright. Kelly ChamNevs. Michelle Molise. Blake Hadetn. Tyler Janata. Travis Chellri, Andys Bums. Guy Baah and Katie Fausi as flower girl. Rev. Bimer J. Faust, die bride's grandfather, of-' flrisail the service. Kelly is »"97 graduate of Hope College and David is a '96 gntdamr of Albion College They reside in Lawrence. Kansas, where the groom is employed at Free State High School and the bride attends die University of Kansas Law School Herberts to celebrate golden anniversary Dari ate Gloria Herten are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 25. They were mamed at their borne on Herbert Road on Oct. 25. 1947. They have lived on the Herbert farm all their married life. The Herberts have seven children. 17 grandchildren ate one great granddaughter. They will be celebrating with their family, but would welcome cards from all their friend* at 6962 Herbert Rd.. Delton. 49046. Worth-Gee exchange vows Julie Leigh Worth and Brad Andrew Gee were gated in marriage on Aug. 9. 1997. at the Pint Baptist Church in Hastings. The bride b the daughter of Gordon and Carolyn Worth ate the grorm is the son of Bruce ate Ruth Gee. ail of Hastinp Michelle Worth of Fairfield. Ca. was the maid of honor. Bridesnuids were: Jenny Walden. of Dow1 in*. Ynka Toyota, of Japan. Katy Larkin, of Hastings ate junior bridesmaid was Julia Momkus. of Elmhurst. Bl. Flower girts were: Jennifer Momkus ate Lisa Momkus of Elmhurst. III. The best man was Kent Gee. of Grate Rapid* Groomsmen were Adam Gee. of Hastinp. Bryan Worth, of Dowling, ate Mark Km«. of Wheaton. III. Ushers were Mart Nitz, of Kalamazoo. Daniel Worth, of Hastings, Andrew Worth of Hastinp. ate Nathan Worth, of Fairfield. Ca. Ring bearer wm Mart Engel. of Grandville. The couple honeymooned in Maui. Hawaii, ate currently reside in Grandville, where Julia b a substitute teacher with the Kent InlennedMBie School District, and Brad is employed with Excel Communications. by Catherine Lucas Orpha En/ is back al her home on Wood­ land Road alter spending six weeks with her daughter. Annabelle Ludwig, in Champaign. III. Annabelle and husband Jack Ludwig took Orpha to Delaware while she was with them. They stayed in a condo by lhe Atlantic Ocean available to Orpha*s oldest grandson. Joe. for a few days. Joe lives and works in Baltimore. Before she returned home. Orpha went to lhe Gathers' 13th Praise Gathering in Indi­ anapolis with lhe Ludwigs. She said there were 12.000 people there. Orpha says she had a nice time, did a lot. saw a lol. Three local area bazaars did big business Saturday. It was a lovely sunny day and the Lakewood United Methodist Church event started with a pancake breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. They had many rooms of crafts, wood­ work. Christmas items, baby items and while elephants as well as cords of firewood for sale in the parking lot. Lunch was served from 11 a.m. lo I p.m. It included soups, sandwiches and desserts. The profits from that bazaar will he di­ vidcd between the church’s kids’ camp fund, the senior high mission trip of 1998. lhe Barry and Ionia County hospices and the Lakewood Habitat for Humanity. An early count of money raised showed that each would receive a minimum of a SI.000. St. Edward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa is having the basement remodeled and so that bazaar was held at West Elementary School down the street. Parking was the main problem at that site, but lhe bazaar looked well attended when I was tlierc around 10:30 a.m. The famous “cookies by lhe pound" feature of that bazaar was well sup­ plied with dozens of varieties of homemade cookies and had many customers busy choosing their cookies. The lunch looked good with gelatin salads and many desserts available. Zion Lutheran's bazaar had many new and unusual craft items, as well as lhe autumn produce table, which always looks attractive at that particular event I purchased a wall plaque for my grandson's Christmas present. It is designed to hold a child's school work for display and has the child's name individ­ ually painted on it. This coming Saturday. Oct. 25. Woodland United Methodist will hold their annual bazaar. Rag rugs, knitted and crocheted sweaters in many styles and sizes, a bake sale, rolls and coffee from 9 to 11 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to I p.m. are the planned highlights. The luncheon menu will be chili, chicken noodle, broccoli-cheddar cheese soups, egg salad and baloney salad sandwiches and pudding pic tans with drinks. Jerry Bates is ill. but at home. Richard and Virgie Winkler have returned from Europe after spending 16 days with some of Richard's relatives in Germany. They traveled with relatives to the Alps, where they climbed a 7.000-fool mountain and did lots of hiking. Part of their travel was in Silvretta. Austria in the Tyrol Alps. There were glaciers on 8.000-foot peaks. They also traveled to Verona. Italy, where they saw a huge arena. This is the 75th opera season in lhe Old Roman Theater with a festival of music, theater and dancing. From there they traveled to Florence. Italy, to visit the giant cathedral built in 1290, which is all built of marble. It is a sight to behold, according to Virgie. They also traveled to Pisa and saw the Leaning Tower. Men are working continu­ ously on the lower and several tons of steel have been placed on the north side to keep it from falling over. The local people think it will fall in the year 2000. Bill Eckstrom speaks to the Woodland Lions Club about Senior Olympics and physical fitness. Dick and Virgie made their stay in Kirchkheim and Donauschingen, Germany with family. This was their third trip to visit and travel there. It was sad lo leave their European fami­ lies. but nice lo get home. The Woodland Village Council has an­ nounced that “trick or treai” hours in the vil­ lage will be Friday. Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Special measures will be taken to keep the children safe during these hours. During the same hours the Woodland Li­ ons will hold the annual Halloween party in the park with hot dogs, marshmallows to roast and apple cider and a costume judging. This party is supported by the Woodland Branch of the Ionia County National Bank. The Woodland Woman’s Study Club met at the home of its president. Marge Vroman, last Tuesday afternoon. There were 13 ladies at the meeting, with Mary Mak Icy being a guest. Vroman showed a VCR tape of the Peak District in England, which is where her fam­ ily lives and u here she and her daughters and son visited last summer to celebrate her mother's 100th birthday. The tape showed beautiful scenes of the Derbyshire and Sherwood Forest area, and had a special section about the unique “Dressing of lhe Wells” in this district, which has been done in the spring for 600 years because these particular wells did not become polluted with the plague during that particular epidemic and the people of this small area of England did not suffer. The well dressings involve wooden frames Tilled with special clay and painted and deco­ rated with all natural materia*!:. such as flow­ ers. mosses and grains. After the tape ended. Wilma Townsend served a butterscotch dessert and I served cof­ fee. lea. lemonade or whatever lo lhe ladies. Tuesday evening the Woodland Lions Club met in lheir den. The Townchouse staff served a dinner of roast pock with a fruit salad dessert. Special guest Bill Eckstrom talked lo ihc group about lhe Senior Olympics and physical fitness. Eckstrom said the Senior Olympics were established in 1986 and state-wide games are held every year with national meets held ev­ ery two years. He played on a three-on-three basketball team at the Michigan meet al McComb in 1996 and they advanced to lhe national meet in Tucson. Ariz. There were many more teams there, but the Michigan team got into the championship round, where they were defeated by the Ohio team. Five generations, twice Lee Fugate celebrated his 90th birthday, September 25. having been bom in 1907 in Tennessee. Among the family who gathered tor the occasion are two lines at five generations. Lee (front, right) and his daughter Anna Ruth Roe (front, left), and (back) granddaughter Carolyn Newberry, great grandson Todd Newberry, and great great grandson Todd Newberry, Jr. Marcella Humphrey turns 105 Oct. 25 Marcella Humphrey, whom resides al 4I6-B Hidden Valley. Hastinp. will be celebrating her IO5(h birthday on Oct. 25th. A family luncheon will be held in her hone;. Eckstrom said there were 10,000 athletes at the four-day meet and it is figured they added $4 million to the local economy. Eckstrom is now the Ionia County coordi­ nator to recruit for the Senior Olympics. He said that Americans are now heavier than and in worse physical condition than ever in history, and the fact that there are now more TV remote controls than there are people in ihc nation is part of the problem. Eckstrom quoted a physical fitness doctor wtio wrote that the averagd American can add eight lo eleven years lo lheir lives by fol­ lowing just eight practices: I - Always wear a scat bell when riding in a car. 2 - Eat breakfast and three balanced meals a day. 3 - Gel seven to eight hours sleep every day. 4 - Limit oneself lo no more than two alcoholic drinks in a day. 5 • Do not let cncscll get more than 20 pounds over desired weight. 6 - No smoking! 7 Have a social support system. 8 - exercise 20 to 30 minutes three times a week. After Eckstrom finished his interesting talk and left, the Lions discussed lheir 50th anniversary party which will be held at Zion Lutheran Church on Oct. 28. Jeff MacKcnzic is concerned that what I said last week about his helping with the family farming might leave lhe impression that his law practice was being put second. That is in no way the situation. He is avail­ able to legal clients all day every day ate ready to handle any legal problems. His number is 367-4732. The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan honored Dale Geiger Oct. 4 at their 13th annual Hall of Fame ate Hall of Honor awards banquet. Dale has a record of 50 years of running lhe clock and score keep­ ing at high school games. He was given a clock with his name on it and a plaque that says “Hall of Honor of Friends of Basketball" Jerry Schaffer from River Valley High School, a former coach at Woodland High School who was the first coach Date timed ate kept score for was at the banquet ate sat with Dale ate his wife, Lee. Dale's three sons also were able to attend the banquet, which was held in the Holiday Inn South. Lansing. The Rev. Ward Pierce spent part of last week in Emmitsburg, Md., where he at­ tended a recertification program as disafler re­ lief coordinator for Church World Service. Another five generation line includes Lee Fugate and his daughter Anna Ruth Roe. grandson David Roe, great granddaughter Lisa Eichefcerger, and great great grand­ daughter Amanda Eicheterger SUBSCRIBE Frances Irwqin to mark 90th Frances Irwin will be '90 on Oct. 28th. Please help her celebrate by sending her a card al 614 E. Marshall. Hastings Michigan. to The Hastings BANNER Can 616-945-9554 »t lime you |oh«* .itiout hi^h blood pirsMiir Laugh these off Uncontrcaed t<i Wood pressure may lead to al o*the abore 50 m*on Americans sure aid n*f don’t even know it. Get yotx Wood pressure checked reg4arty and cal kx more rtormajon. Ntenrte Kidney Foundteton I �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23. 1997 Nurses ID LEGAL NOTICES: MTICK OF FOftKCLOMMK BALK MOBTGAGt SALC - Deloult hov.nq bwn mod* in the terms and condition* ol o certain Mortqog* doted October 10. I996 mode by Steven E Stenger and Christine J. Stenger. 11731 Manning lake Rd.. Delton, Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, unto Delta Funding Corporation a New York Corpora­ tion and recorded in the oHice ol the Register ol Deed* lor the County ol Barry ond State of Michigan on November 4. 1996 at liber 677 ol Mortgage*, page* 264-273, which mortgage was a**i|ned to Banker* Trust Company ol California NA a* Trustee under the Pooling ond Servicing Agreement dated a* November 30. 1996. Dello Funding Homo Equity loan Trust 1996-3. c a Dello funding, servicing agent, and upon which Mor­ tgage there is claimed to bo due ond unpaid at the dote of this Notice, for principal and interest the sum of 574.480.00 And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any port thereof Now therefore, by virtue of the power of sole of the StOte of Michigan in such case made ond provided notice is hereby given that on Thursday. November 6. 1997 at 1:00 p.m. local time, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction to the highest bidder or bidder*, for cash, in the lobby of the Berry County Courthouse. 220 W. Slate St.. Hoetinge. Michigan, that being the place where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is hold, of the pram is oe described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount duo. o* aforesaid, on such Mortgage with the in­ ternet thereon at 12.30% per annum ond all legal coets. charges and expense*, including the at­ torney fees allowed by low. and also any sum or sumo which may be paid by the undersigned, nscetsory to protect ‘t* interest in the promise*, which said promises is located at 11731 Manning lake M.. Dolton. Michigan, and described as: Beginning at a point on the West lino of Section 7. Town 1 North. Rango 8 West. Distant Nonh 650 Foot from the southwest comer of sold Section 7: thence North 933 4 lout along the Wosl lino of Sec­ tion 7. thence East 933.4 feet at right angles; thence 5*mh 9»-4 to*t: thence West 933 4 foot to the piece of beginning. During the sla months immediately following the safe, the property may bo redeemed. This is on at­ tempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will bo used for that purpose. Doted: Septembsr 30. 1997 0OOMO5 8 MOfKSCMA Attorneys for Delta Funding Douglas Doembot (F2S171) 2932 Rest Faris. SC Grand Rapids. Ml 49512 (616)957-4950 (10'30) TMB TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY MFONMATION WK ONTAM WNX BK USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE — Default ho* boon mod* in th* conditions ol a mortgage mad* by Michael S. Robinson and Julie M. Robinson, husband and wife to Th* Mortgog* House. Inc., a Michigan Corpora­ tion AAortgog** dated January 24. 1996 and recorded on January 26. 1996 in Liber 650. on Fog* 472 Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgage* to th* Union Federal Savings Bonk of Indianapolis, os assignee by an assignment doted January 24. 1996 which was recorded on January 26. 1996. in liber 650. on Page 48). Barry County Record*, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to b* due at th* date hereof th* sum ol Siety-Sie Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Two ond 29 100 dollars (566.272.29). in­ cluding interest at 7.75% per annum. Adjustable rat* mortgog* Interest rat* may change on 4/01 eoch y*or Under th* power of sole contained in said mor­ tgog* and th* statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will b* foreclosed by a sal* of th* mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at th* Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock F.M.. on November 13. 1997 Said premises ar* situated m Township of Hop*. Barry County. Michigan, and ar* described as: A parcel of land in the Southwest I /4 of Section 7. Town 2 North. Rang* 9 West. Commencing at th* Northwest corner of th* Southwest IZ4 of said Section 7; lhenc* South 998 feet along th* West line ol section 7; thence East 990 feet mor* or less to th* center of Otis Lak* Road and th* true place of beginning thence West 418 foet, thence South 322 f**t at right angles: there* East 393 foet mor* or l*ss to th* center of Otis lake Road: thence Nor­ therly 325 feet along the center of highway to th* plac* of beginning, Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan Th* redemption period shall be 12 month(s) from the dot* of such sole. Dated: Oct. 2. 1997 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS FOR MORE INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (24B) 642 4302 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for Union Federal Savings Bank of 30150 T*togroph Suit* 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File 997097270 (10/30) Read Hie Hastings BANNER Every Week and be an informed resident of Barry County. TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of SANITARY SEWER MAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY C WNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total area within the proposed special assessment district described herein, and upon motion of the Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, the Township Board proposes to construct a sanitary sewer main and appurtenances thereto along with a portion of Doster Road. S. Lake Doster Drive and Parkway Lane within Prairieville Township and to create a special assessment district for the recovery of lhe cost thereof by special assessment against lhe properties benefitted thereby. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the District within which the foregoing solitary sewer main improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is proposed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: Part of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 19, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, and part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 30, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Preirieville Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as follows: BEGINNING on the West line of aforementioned Section 13 al its intersection with lhe centerline of Heron Court (as platted); thence Southerly along the centerline of Doster Drive to a point on the extended Southerly right-of-way line of South Lake Doster Drive; thence West-Northwesteriy and thereafter Southwesterly along the extended South right-of-way line and South right-of-way line of South Lake Doster Drive and thereafter the Easterly right-of-way line of South Lake Doster Drive to its intersection with the West line of aforementioned Section 30; thence Northerly along the West section line to the place of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM any part lying over, upon or under lhe waters of Lake Doster. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has received engineered plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such sanitary sewer main construction in the amount of 5325.000. has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk, and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvements and to create the aforedescribed Special Assessment District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Plans. Special Assessment District, Cost Estimates, and Petitions may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962 as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing to protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before the hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appearance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the Improvements are filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing hereinbefore scheduled, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore described proposed special assessment district, the project to be funded by that special assessment district cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with the Township Board signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total land area In that special assessment district as finally established by the Township Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a public hearing upon such Petitions. Plans. Special Assessment District and Estimates of Cost will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall at 10115 S Norris Road. Delton. Michigan within the Township commencing at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12. 1997 At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of lhe foregoing matters which might be filed with the Board at or prior to the time of the hearings as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimates of cost, or the aforementioned proposed Special Assessment District. Ann landers Leave abuse Dear Aaa Laaders: Please tell "Average Girl.'* who is in an abusive relationship, to get out quick. The longer she slays, the harder it will be to leave. I never thought I'd let a man hit me. but three yean ago. it happened. 1 met "Mike." who seemed like a swell guy. I was in total shock when, in the middle of an argument, he punched me in the face. He hit me so hard I thought my jaw was broken. He swore it would never happen again, but it did. The abuse continued, bui I was afraid to leave because Mike threatened to hunt me down and kill me. He said if he couldn't have me. no one else would. 1 finally realized I had to get out. The solution for me was to sneak out of town without telling him. I moved a thousand mites away to live with a relative. My life is 100 percent better now. 1 have a good job and am self-supporting, but best of all. I have my self-respect. Please prim my tetter so other women in abusive relationships will know they don't have to live like that. — The New Me ia a New Town Dear New You: Thanks for a tetter that could rhangr lives. Here's another one from a soul sister: First, get out Dmt Ana Landers: I have never felt so compelled to write to you as right now. after the letter from "Average Girl in Every City, U.S.A.” I was a battered wife for three yean. I will not give you a blow-by-blow description of what my life was like. Just let me say it was horrible. After numerous black eyes and broken teeth, lhe final straw was when I lost twin babies in my seventh month of pregnancy became of a beating. h took me almost a year to save (and hide) money lo move my two children and across the stale to be with my family. Two months after I left, he served me with divorce papen. It was the best Christmas pre■am J ever received. I hope every woman who is living with a hanrrrr will realize there is help available. First, she needs to get out. Next, she needs to know there are more soarces for help now than ever before. She dndd check with her local hoaptai. her doc­ tor. fee police and a emit clinic. There are some wosuterful mpport groups for abused wouku these days, and she can avail henelf of foeir services PrsirieviHe Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton, Ml 48048 (81® B» 2864 What's die truth about pot. cocaine. LSD. PCP. crack, spend and downers? "The Lowdown oa Dope" baa apHo-the-mmute in Inrmssins oa drags Send a self-addressed, long, tantarw silt envelope and a check or money coder far 83.73 (dm includes postage and handbag) so: Lowdown, c/o Ann Landess. P.O. Boa 11362. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, scad 84.53) CepptW 1997 Czaaaars <! ya for Mi, Im. rvGip niOflKGy * Dane Aaa Landers: Here's another oae for your wauaeal-occurTeaces file. I didn't believe it whan 1 read k in the paper, so I checked, aad k's me. A knrae ■ a hospini in Memphis wm dtecigiiaed twewer foe tried lo resuidiaie a moahay. The moakey wm brnaghl ia by ks diaam**s owner, who pleaded for Mp. The narm dreidad she had so do whosever possMe so save dm pcs. She pm a straw in the moatey's month and wotkad feverishly to tussore btemhing. Unfortunately, the effort (sited. Baffling keys Dre Aaa I It diva: My girtfnend and I were driving up the Pacific Const Highway to San Francisco recently. We stayed overnight in Oakland In the morning. when we prepared to leave. my friend look out her car keys and placed them on the roof of the car. I'm sure a lot of people do this la the process of stowing the bap. we compharly forgot that lhe keys wen up then and spem almost 15 minuses searching for them. Tnratoterly. my friend had given me a span set of keys “just in case." We set off across the Oakland Bay Bridge, drove up a steep hill and came down on Lom­ bard Street — the one that zigzags like crazy BOV, I righmn Eli born at Blodgett Hospital Tuesday. Sept. 23. 1997 to Gtena and Lisa Tobias. He weighed 7 lbs lox and was 20* inches tong Ng brother Codon welcomed him home. BOY, Susan and Michael Huffman of Elk Grove. CA an pleased to announce the birth of lheir new ton Ryan Michael Huffman. Ryan was boro on Wednesday. Sept. 17. 1997 ■ 3:02 p.m. in Lodi. CA. He was 9 1a. 3 ozs. and 20 inches long Ryan's proud grandparents an Letah and Clayton Boyce of Lake Odessa, and Ernestine and Herbert Huffman of Loomis. CA. GOH., Jaclynn Marie Putdum. born Oct. 4. 1997 al 10:14 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 ozs and 19* inches kmg. The proud parents an Heather Hotting and Jeffery Purdum both of Grand Rapids BOV. Robert Donald, bom Oct. 6. 1997 al 10:06 a.m. at Permock Hospital io Kimberiie and Donald Davis of Delton Weighing 8 lbs. 12 ozs and 21* inches long GIRL. Rebecca Lynn, bom Oct 10. 1997 al 7:13 p m M Pennock Hospital lo Adalbert and Connie Baker of Delton Weighing 8 lbs. I oz . and 21 inches long. BOV. Alexander Lloyd, bom Oct. 13. 1997 at 2:43 p.m. al Pennock Hospital lo Andrea Jenkins and Scon Campbell of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs II* ozs and 21* inches long Ricky Jay Merklinger. Freeport and Billie lo Miller. Freeport Russell Charles Morgan. Jr.. Hastings and Kelli Jo Haight. Freeport. Jeffrey Scon Mead. Bellevue and Julie Lynn Wakley. Dowling Wesley Robert Casarez. Hastings and Jen­ nifer Lynn VanAman. Hastings Marry mom’s son Daur Aaa Laadm: I have been enjoyiag year cotamau on how couplet met beceuee they apeak lo my geaeratioa. My huaband aad I met at college Al firat. we were jaet good Meada. Thea, we developed a deepaatag raepoct aad finally love. We aetecaed the church wto krriaed foe praeaa. Bat when we applied for the lirtaee. we diecovered that oar ante required perrate■aoa from a parent or guardian far minora under 21. We were only 20. My mother wan happy to aign for me. bat Eari'a mother wee deed ead hie father wee baled amoag the mwaiag from the war. Fortunately, one of my gnifrieadi wee the deugteer of a judge He had foe eotetiae. He drew up adopdoa papen ao foot my mother became Eari'e legal ■efoer, aad the gave petmiuton for lam lo many me So — I married my mothcr'a aoa. The hoaeymoon never ended, h weatoa far 31 yean, aad then. Earl tuffered a fatal atioke. 1 etiU max him. — Jackie in Mexico, Mo. Dear Jackie: Your gnifriead't father, foe judge, aoendt like a very inaovative man. Hto iagenuty really raved foe day. Thank you for a anal anueuel atoty. It tear Am Landrn nhaiai you cjppud yean ago yellow wM are.’ For a cqpy qfAer mtut frvqBtittiy wqHtsftd pom a/ti csanyi, read a ar^faddrruvd. long, teaiam-aiar ruwfopr md a check or oiairy oritr for S3.23 (Mi farfadrr poaott rod hrortio^ aa: Gow. c/o Awe Looim. F.O Bor JJ3C. CMwo. H. 6MH-0561 (lx CaaaA, trad M25.J “ All interested persons are invited to be present and express their views at the public hearing. Prairieville Township will provide the necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered al the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk all the way down. Then, we drove straight up Nob Hill. When we slopped to take some ptaaographs of the beautiful scenery, another tourist poured to the roof of our car. To our entnpirtt surprise, the keys were still up there. I simply cannot explain this The keys had no magartir key rings or anything else that would make them stick My friend, and 1 agree K was an act of God. but lell. me. Ann. according to the laws of gravity, shouldn't the keys have fallen off? - Dumbfounded Fans from Arizona and Kentucky. Dear Dmabfotaufed: I. loo. am baffled Some dungs defy reason. Your explanation is ufoodaary Dmt Ami Laudm: I'd like to comment os the tenet from "Southern Honda." who said she couldn't tell the nurses from the cleaning crew at her local hospital What goes on in most hospitals reflects reality. The caps we once wore have been abandoned because they proved cumbersome around hanging IV bottles and tubing. Many of us find it practical lo wear hospitalprovided scrub suits. We wear white naming shoes rather than the traditional mining footwear of the past because that is what we do all day — run for 12 hours, often with no breaks The fact that a patient cannot make out the status of a caregiver by looking al the name lag is intentional. Recently, nurses in Nor­ thern California filed a lawsuit against their hfiBpitwl because the institution would not allow them to identify themselves aa registered nurses on their name tags. It seems fee hospital did not want patients to notice if fee person taking care of them was a regiMered nurse or a nursing assistant. In­ teresting? — A Professionai in California. Dear Professional: You have made a fairly rtroag case against the hospital administration m Northern California. Does anyone out there want io comment? 7 vu:- -■ - .• r. lake Odessa N€UJS Thetrnii twtl horse sectione will be heM <m Friday aad SanNday Draft honca, honethi.n I*ipmrm and many o*er animate and oqaipmem reteaed so the aqaiae Add wii be acid. This sate draws haadrods of buyenaad sefltrs from st lemt frroe stales. Psriong ueuaiiy ■fvurars irom waHuagnu cmMcvara to Tasker Road. Um soaMaaml dam so change docks is at brad Urn offical dam ckmge is a 2 a m Saadfy. Oct. 26. Odurnnc ad year docks S t -A Dcrorc k^x^m iuii mg aw wumw^v evomg DOCKwara oo C oaxurasy so dmre is darn for aa extra koar of dm ryr Tim tranalmes to earlier dmkmmia tern after aooa end more Hgfct m the early lanramgl. Haliowofo cooks ant wack. The Depot-Maaeaaa win be open foxvimion oa Smokey. Oct. 23. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Anderson-Leonard wwddrng party worn so foe depot so have foeir pre a rridteg phoka tdmt qmn foe backgromd of to hmmrirsl budda* The wnddk« wm a Cesaral Ummd Mefoofom Church laser in foe afternoon. Ember, dm depot tam bum umd for a bisfodny party, for a ftenily reunion, for nmedags of dm ynrdngy society m well m events spon­ sored by foe loed hmloricd an irty. The Orvdte Decker family held lheir early Chnaemm Samntey a foe home of Kafoy md Aiea Decker on Fandl Road The first recognition event for the Fira Families of foam Coml) Society eras held Smintey m scheduled xrifo m open home reception m dm Depot/Mmeum with dhpteys. .. f _ A . a ax _X -4 9 - A A. *-reivcsiMncnD, aaa nan <x tne conquaea books for iadnesees aa daptey for penmd by visaon. Foilowiag dm. people made dm trip to Berlin Towaehip so dm West Berlin Wedeym Onach hdl on Pradmd Road d Blm Road, where rehen had eeermblr j maid ■adqae herns md well dressed nmnaequim. Tables acre set for 46 aad the tmfy beaquet catered by Creative Caterers of loaia wm served. Program books were at each place Uadag foe day's eveats aid dm roil of the charter member, of foe tor irty, thesr aacesnsl locasiom and names of the forebears who were in fois tcorny by IMO. Dome Striadea aad wife had flown from Washington stale for the evem md were weekend guests of the Richard Heavem of Clarksville. LeAm Schock had flown from Peansytvaaia and mad a rental car from Detroit to adead. Odmrs who were inducted acre Wayne Sailer. Karen Remington of Portland. James Moses of Lyons. Dmyl Jackson of Campbell Towaaidp. dm late Regina Laux Mason who was represented by her three daughters. Leora Stouter of Green­ ville. Lois Curtiss of Berlin Township. Gor­ don Carlock, md John Wahe of Lake Odessa, Pamela Zander of Saranac. Lori Fox of Portland. Marie Sweet of Carson Cky. Merrilee Morrison Cotter of Ionia. Jacob Face of Orieam. Debra Eddy of Chartone The number of ancestors ranged from two to 23. Several came to the depot following (he din­ ner and program, which included an account of the garb of lhe inanimate models by Rose Mary Pung. Pam Swiler. president, served as The taaraainn aervice of Mkkigaa Satfe Uarierwy baa aaaoaaced foe apponaaen of a aew nrian apedaiiat far loaia aad nine ofoer couabex. He it Many Rupp- •*» ■ located at Maca widi tetephoae accent al (SIT) 175-3233. He » available for fane vfeaie aad yoafo activities ptrtxuang to foe porcine Add He > an Uiaoie native, a gn biter of Kenan State Uaivenify aad hm hie neeaer'a degree from foe Uteveraay of Miaaoari. Hte ofoer 11 wii a of aervice are to tire aoafo aad taat of loam COeny. The Altehiw met in the touage of Coatrai UMCOct 14 with a record inrtin-r of 28 far Don McDowell'a program oa foe aapnci of neary rora on avtauon. ne mo sevcm alidn to atetw xrifo fatrinanag atom oa foe hackgroaad of each. The Widow Ran boafoer pW. foe Wiltow Ran tarpon, foe fine airfield-motel and other firtta were te^dightedWatd and Eteiae Veal aaara returned taw Oct 10 from a aix-week trip ia a mini toidrit home ta Gentony. Switzerland aad Belgium. n—gT - Elizabeth joined focal far two wacke midtrey ia foeir journey. They all aew niece Nichole Nktel McMillen aad taaabaad Tom aad lheir children, formerly of NaahviBe. who are atatioaed ■ a ntiiitaty bare ___ w»----- e x - - a near rraaaiora. AU chapters of Order of Eastern Stor are having foeir imuUatioaa of new officen ia foe comaq weeks. Beldiiq Doric Chapter No. 73 will hold (heirs on Friday, Oct 24, al 7:30 p.m. Then Evergreen Chapter No. 334 at Lyons will have their ceremony Saturday. Oct 23. at 2 p.m. Lake Odeaea chapter w* hold fodra Tueaday eveniiq. Oct 28. at 7:30 p.m Grace and Willard Kenyon wiU be foe incoming Wonky Matron and Patron for 1990. There arc foitowed by Heatings chspssr having a Nov. 1 installation at 7:30 p.m. Lowell follows a week later on Nov. 8 al 2 p.m. Central UMC held itx annual Charge Con­ ference during foe morning wonhip hour wifo Rev. John Ellinger. Lanning District luprraaradret, presiding He also brou*t the morning mrtnpr Only two quetefoas were voted oa aad ao oral reports were given. The Congregational Women's FeUmnhip had 18 memhen on their fall trip to Domotee Haus a Zeetaad. a fanner peniwiagr. now a restaurant. Chad Hickey, a June graduate of Palmer School of Chiropracry. has anaounced hie opening for practice (his week. His office is tocated in the Union Bank building oa M-30 ia quancn. formerly used for sn mstiraace office. Wolverine Paving of Middleville hm beta busy this week improving local strecu. Fomfo Avenue from Tupper Lake Street to foe CSX tracks. Tupper Lake Street west to the tracks. Johnson Street and Johnson Lane have new surfaces Fourth Avenue had been stripped down to the original brick paving widen wan in itself an improvement over the pined aM pothotod street surface of recent months. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, October 23, 1997 - Page 9 From Time to Time... CLOVERDALE.. .the village of two lakes ■w *____ f■ • W RWUSUmH Cloverdale, located in Hope Township. Sections 20 and 21. was planed Oct. 29. 1887. as the Chicago. Kalamazoo aad Saginaw railroad was completed through the ana. The name Cloverdale was first given lo the poet office at the settlement at Hope Center. 2H miles east to Cloverdale when a post of­ fice was applied for. The name was suggested by E.B. Payne when mail service was started and the residents of lhe area met to choose a antae. This post office was to be serviced by a carrier from Hastings in route to Cedar Creek, and would get mail three times a week. . In the meantime the C .K .&S. was building the railrood from Kalamazoo, intending lo go north across Barry County aad on north to The line would run through lhe vaOey. along die two lake, and on toward Itaritz and Hmtings. It made better seme to Howard Mother, who was the poatmaaer and storekeeper at Hope Center, to move the non aad the poor office to a tile near the railroad aad the name Cloverdale came along with the move of the More and post office to the new ate. Tta, happened 33 yean after Ansel Kiagsbury and hit brother. Freeman Kiagsbtsty. came from Battle Creek ia January of 1834. They bought 37 acres of heavily timbered land. the. north half of the aetaheaat quarter of Section 20. Hope Township. The land had been a federal gram to Alexander Buell of Kalamazoo ia 1831. Ansel Kiagsbury built a saw mill near the Maae of Long Lake, al the outlet of what is now called Cloverdale Lake, called "Waaebago" (meaning mud hole), or Mud Lake at dmt time. There was a head of 16 feet of waler then, which furnished power for the vertical saw. He also built a biacksmilh shop mt die north bank of the mill race and made aU of his own tools. This area was known aa Ifingdurn'r Mills until 1887. when die C.K.AS. came and changed things. When the demand for sawed lumber gtaw tom, Kiagsbury convened the mill so he could grind feed and flour, using millstones. The ant nearest grrit mill wm at Yorkville, which ia cm dm smaheau corner of Gull Lake, a long trip from Hope Township by horseback or on fam. When the head waters offered by Mad Lake lowered and there wm not enough power to operate the mill, it wm dismantled aad Hood vacant for many yean. Ed Nanela eventually fined it for living quarters while he tank the brick house west of the mill for Kfagfaury. The Kingsbury men. Ansel aad Freeman, were mea of considerable ingenuity and abili­ ty. Anael once buih a tiny engine dim would am its wheels when one blew into a small pipe on the engine. Freeman sold his share of dm mill property to Ansel in 1M6 and he lived ia dm home just south of the outlet of Long Lake oa Section 13. He wm blind, but he Mill made wooden ox yokes and yokes for dogs. Roaeae Kiagsbury Chamberlain, his utter, lived with him for yean. She smoked a clay pipe, a bit imutual for a lady. The lint school wm built of logs ia 1*33. west of the corner where the rood leaves the taka shore on Section 20. This school had a "dance block." which wm a section of log. wife fee bark peeled off It stood on end in the front of the school room. Pupils were pmush- The Lakeview Hotel, Cloverdale. The Cloverdale School, 1905. Mrs. Oversmith is the teacher. The A.E. Patton store, with the living quarters attached. The Campbell and McCallum Store. ed far minor offcaam by being required to sit cm dm block. Omreh aervfcm and other community evaom weaekekliadria log school buildiag . A second school wm tank in 1883, north of dm original school. This school wm called the School, tan wm also known m "The School cm dm Hiil."kwmbuik on a hilly tile tahaa from the Sprague form. la 1902 and 1903, a new brick school wm hoik carte hill back of dm business district. It wm dm “aaam of dm an" in school buildings. Il waa a two-room facility, h wm considered a fine environment for learning. Maps that pull­ ed down from lheir cases showed the students a viefon of Ike world. There wm a set of eo cyciopadim. available for reference, not a routine hem found ia country schools at that time. Plat map of Cloverdale, 1895. Eight glades, in compliance with the new stale laws, met at the school aad received classes in arithrmeric. English, speUmg and geography. Younger children were expoaed to the learning of the older itudcmt. To cater high school, the students had to pass county examinations. which were given in the Barry County seat in Haatingt. The school had a large cool burning furnace located to the hair meat and had modern bMhrooms added in the 1940,. There wm a well with a pomp located away from the boddiag aad water wm pumped daily for drinking and flushing the inside toilets. The floor level of the school house wm five feel above the ground level and there were a series of steps at the from of the building. The view from the neps wm a great one. The location of the school house provided a natural sliding area during the winter. When de weadter wm right, the students could belly flop M the school neps, slide down the curv­ ing north driveway, wind pan the Sayles' house, toward the loanship hall, stopping at M-43. or crossing M-43 entering Guernsey Lake Road, cross the C.K.AS. railroad, nun right and slide down to the swimming area on Long Lake. Il wm an extended and somewhm risky ride. M-43 wm still a gravel surfaced rood un­ til after World War II aad traffic wm much tigtart n those days. The children would sbnpiy linea.for the sound of the can. and either wait for them or go for it if it seemed to be dear. It wm a long walk beck to the school oa the top of the hill. The school played baseball on the improvis­ ed diamond, aad "jail tag" and ocher com­ petitive games. The arousal Christmas program consisted of several plays, individual pieces and poems, memorized by the children. The program wm held at the Cloverdate Evangelical Church on die Friday evening preceding Christmas. Gifts were exchanged and the children would be given a small sack of Christmas candy. Two of the teachers who taught M Clover­ dale school are still living (1997): Gladys Smith Chamberline and Marguerite McFhariin Stauffer. The school wm consoiidated with Delton Kellogg School District in 1933-1936 In IMO. the census for Hope Township showed a population of 669. By 1870. Hope Township had grown to 1.143. On the 1873 plat map. Ansel Kingsbury is shown as pro­ prietor of a saw mill, willing lo do all kinds of custom work. There wm a wooded area between Long and Mud Lakes Cloverdale Lake on the Kingsbury property, which wm used for pic­ nics. and meetings. Following the Civil War aad the organization of the Grand Army of lhe Republic, the members of the Barry County G.A.R. Units held their encampments in Kingsbury Grove, starting around 1870. The Grove wm teased by a preacher from Grand Rapids named John J. Ludwick, in the 1890s and he built a couage on lhe southwest shore of Long Lake. After Ansel Kingsbury 's death in 1897. he bought lhe property west of the village. He set up a large tent in the orchard and held revival meetings there while lhe Methodist Mission, Cloverdale. Methodist Mission which he had promoted was being built. The new church had a very large bell, which weighed 1.700 pounds and had a beautiful lone which rang out over the lakes and the countryside. Charles Kingsbury, who worked for Mr. Ludwick, used the Kingsbury ingenuity in hoisting the big bell into its place in lhe tower. Md Trotter came to Cloverdale from Grand Rapids to assist in the dedication of this church. The building fell into disuse in 1907. The befl was sold to a Kalamazoo church. In 1924 the Grove was platted, h was own­ ed by Letitia Foster, who inherited it from John Ludwick. On the maps, it shows as the Igowilde Heights. On the 1913 plat map it is shown as belonging to Ludwick and Foster. The Evangelical Church was buih in 1890 by the congregation, which had been meeting in the Hope Center School house. It became the Evangelical United Brethren Church when the denominations joined together. The church was struck by lightning and burned on July II. 1972. The arrival of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad in 1887 made many changes in the area, which would become Cloverdale. Howard Mosher buih the first general store in the spring of 1887 across the rood from the new railrood station. He moved his slock of goods from his store at Hope Center, to the Cloverdale store. He installed a letter box in the new store and acted as the portmat tr r for the next four years. The Campbell brothers built a hardware store business in 1887. Dugal Campbell operated the hardware store and a fnnn imple­ ment busaess there for 32 years. In 1920. this store burned. Dugal Campbell's daughter. Ella Campbell and her husband Bert Mc­ Callum. buih a brick store on the site in 1923. There they had a grocery store and gas station until 1944. The second genera) store in Cloverdale was started by George Mosier of Prairieville in 1890 and later this store was bought by Arthur Pinon, who was the ticket agent. After that store burned. Mr. Patton kept his stock in the depot until he could build a new large brick store with a residence included in 1905. He operated that store for around 25 years. Alex McLeod built a small building in 1887. to be used as a meat market. Grant Dickerson managed the market for several years. Later, the small building was used as the telephone office, a beauty shop, a novelty store and then the village post office. It was torn down in the 1950s. Cloverdale had a hotel built by Lyman Dayton around 1890. Il was a few rods west of the railroad and a bit south of the road west between lhe lakes. Mr. Dayton had a horse and double buggy and would meet the trains, carrying passengers and their luggage to their destinations. A second hotel, a three-story building was up on lot 7. on the east side of the street. This was built in 1895 by Mack Chamberlain and sold to Mark Fox. who operated it as the Fox Hotel for around 18 year*. It was eventually condemned and torn down. The btecksmfth shop was operated by Jack McLain. Harvey Adams and Dugal McCuMnm had a carpenter shop oa the second floor of the buildii< in 1897. Landey school was held in the room over the blacksmith shop for a time. One of the enrty and major industries in the areas in addition to the sew and grist mills, was the making of bricks. David Bates, who was an unde of Mrs. Ansel Kingsbury, started the first brick makiag business there. A few bricks were made from a spot of suitable day. The Bales boys tramped out the mud and the bricks were made by hand one al a time. There was amaher pocket of day found near 8k west end of Long Lake on the Gram Dickerson property. A third kiln was located beside the railroad, bock of the houses oa fee north side of fee street. There was also a brickyard on fee Sprague form north of Long Lake and one at Shultz. George Hudson started a brick yard around 1876. h was northwest of Cloverdale, oa Sec­ tion 14. The bricks from fee brick yards, when air dried, were a brilliant shade and pretty rharir of cherry red and are stiH easy to spot m fee Cloverdale and surrnimdia| area. The school house buih in 1901 aad 1902 was uum num ctoveroate Bncxyara docks. Hudson Mid the Ooverdnle yard to fee Trrlul Brick Cooqmty n 1906 Tim compuny moved tanker rant. locating the kiln beck of the Evangelical Church end operated oa a bigger Kate, employing more mea aad ■assailing madunery to carry the clay up to the mixer. After stamping. the bricks were lifted out two ■ a time aad tel oa reck, to dry ia the open air before firing. Ed Mauds worked as die foreman for 20 yean. A large depoak at clay kepi dux yard operating until 1914. After the Zeetaad Company quit the yard. Ed tend, and Mark Bale, continued to make brick, until the clay was exhausted Ferdinand Monica came from Germany ia 1869 with his family. He was a Mulled mar rut aad buih hi, own houK of brick and many of the early brick buildings in the area. Son, Ed and Charlie buih many of the older brick stores and residences in Hastings. (To hr caMhmed) �P«Q* 10 - Th* Hatting* Banner — Thuraday. Octobar 23.1997 < < inr h IhinK < I il... Today’s youth are just fine in mind of writer For ihc first time in 11 years I rode on a school bus Friday. The trip was to Grandville for Caledonia High's Homecoming gala. The other passengers on ihc bus were cheerleaders. freshmen football players, dance squad members and other Scot students. After a busy day of Stale tennis in Kalamazoo and putting together the sports for three newspapers. I decided that 1 needed to slow down a bit and leave the driving to somctxic else. Not only was I happy not to be lost in Grandville, but I found lhe experience lo be quite enjoyable as my fellow passengers were full of spunk... spirit... musical talents (?)... and a lot of good thoughts. Some have told me that the "youth" today are not motivated and lack certain skills to make il in today's competitive world. They say rap music, alternative clothing and pierced car rings cause our "youth" lo fail in certain areas. In my opinion, these people need to take a ride on a school bus more than I needed to. I loved my ride as it reminded me how the world appears to younger eyes. One of the passengers. David Slater, even sang a few jingles to a song I often hear on WGRD. Slater's version, of course, was a little bit different and sounded a bit like one of my shower sessions, but Mill il was a sweei sound to hear. David told me that he wasn't going to the Homecoming dance that Saturday. But. next yew when lhe lime comes around my offer still stands Dave. The "youth" of today seem to growing up faster than 1 did some 10 years ago. That, in my opinion, is both good and bad. but still I'm not worried with what this group can achieve once they reach adulthood. • Wings Fans Miss Team: A Monday phone call to A men cable found reason behind why the local cable company is not carrying the Detroit Red Wings. Il's not because of a lack of interest in our area. The situation is that Pass was bought by Fox and Americable is trying to negotiate with Fox to put the station back on the local television screens. Keep your fingers crossed and give Americable a call (I -800-366-9635) to tell them how much you want to see your Detroit Wings. • Paige Now A Hornet: A trip to the Division III Slate tennis finals last Friday in Kalamazoo, found Lakewood High graduate Paige Foley al Kalamazoo College. The former No. I singles player at Lakewood, who qualified for Stale in 1996. is gearing up for the spring tennis season at K College. • A Sporting Chance: If you are a future sports writer and would like a chance at earning lhe Fred Russell-Granlland Rice Sportswriting Scholarship, contact Jim Jensen at (616) 945-9554. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding freshman applicant to Vanderbilt University's College of Ans of Science who has demonstrated superior skills in sportswriting and who is interested in pursuing a career in that area. The scholarship will pay $10,000 each year for four years al Vanderbilt U. Talk to yx: soon. Soccer Saxons score school’s first first Hastings* varsity soccer team achieved Thursday what no other Saxon spons team has to date... an O-K White championship. The Saxons accomplished that feat with a 2-0 win over Hudsonville al Johnson Field. Earlier in lhe week. Coach Dennis Argctsingcr's soccer squad had knocked off Forest Hills Central 1-0 to keep its championship hopes alive. On Thursday, those hopes became reality. "The championship is great." Argctsingcr said. "The talent was here; we just had to organize it." Argctsingcr was able to celebrate his birthday one day early with the big Thursday triumph, in his first year as the Hastings' varsity coach. Argctsingei has guided the Saxons to a regular season record of 14-3-1 and a share of the O-K White title along with the F.H.C. team. "It s great.” Argetsinger said of lhe firstyear success. "You can say that I am the coach, but they (the Hastings soccer players) did all of the work." Senior Eric McCarty scored the "highlight of his . life" with a first-half tally in the F.H.C. contest. On Thursday night, il was sophomore Sam Stafford finding the back of the Eagles goal 17 minutes into the first half and senior Chris Stafford adding an insurance tally with 12 minutes remaining in the second half. The defense also showed its strength, by keeping Hudsonville's solid scoring opportunities lo a minimum. Goalkeeper Mark Arens made a diving save with six minutes left to help preserve the shutout. "In the last eight games, our defense has just been outstanding," Argetsinger said. Junior Varsity Jerad Crump. Rob Shafer. Evan Winkler. The soccer Saxons became the first team to earn a first ptace m the OK While al Hastings High. Man Schnackenberg. Andy Bennington. Dm Deming. Isaac Weeks and Paid poacarelli tallied coals for the JV Saxons in aa 1-2 victory over Hudsonville Iasi Thursday night. Deming, lhe team s gnafereper, scored oa a penalty kick, while Shafer. Schnackenberg. Coscarelli and Weeks each collected their first goals of lhe season. High scorers for the season were Jeremy Buller. Sean Fortier and Kyle Winkler Hastings was third in the O-K While league with a 10-3-1 record. Hastings’netters place at State "For the girls to place 10th at Stale is a great accomplishment." The words of Hastings tennis coach Julie Van Diver bring light to how her Saxons played down the stretch, especially at regionals and in the Division III finals al Stowe Stadium in Kalamazoo. ° Hastings collected six points at the State finals, picking up points in those "winnable matches" that Van Diver had spoken about. Kim Karmes scored one point al No.* I singles with a 6-3. 6-1 win over Allen Park's Michelle Filkovich. Erika Simpson and Danielle Wildem each racked up two points at No. 2 and No. 3 singles, both players having byes in the first round. And Jen Hendershot and Sally Edger tallied the Saxons* sixth point at No. 3 doubles with a victory against a team from Fenton. Van Diver also made mention of her No. I doubles team of Lisa Cooklin and Becca Keeler who lost a tough 6-4 third setter in their first match and the hard off-season work from Edger and Katie Williams. Highlights of the year included a second place finish at Byron Center, a second place at Lansing Catholic, a solid third place showing in the O-K White and the 10th place finish at the State finals. DISTRICTS HASTINGS vg. LAKEVIEW The varsity soccer team kept the ball on their side of the field tor a majority of last week's match at Johnson Field. Hastings' varsity tennis coach Julie Van Diver spends some time talking strategy with singles participant Erika Simpson. Van Diver's team wound up 10th in the State at the Division III finals with 6 points. The Saxons gave the No. 3 leant in Clara A a real scare, but lhe Spartans advanced with a 2-1 overtime win. Hastings' Larry Bailey lied the match al I­ I midway through the first half on what Argetsinger described as a "beautiful goal." "Il was a nice cross lo Bailey (from Sam Stafford) and he flew il in there." Argetsinger said. Neither team managed a goal in lhe reared half, thanks in pan to some solid defensive work and some lop-notch efforts in goal. Hastings goalkeeper Mask Arens was credited with making 12 saves in the match. "Il was very physical; they controlled the second half, but we kept them out" Argetsinger explained. Lakeview s Mall Miller broke lhe deadkrek early in the overtime, ending the Saxons successful season. In his first year at lhe vanity helm. Argetsinger was quite pleased with what his team was able lo accomplish -They were a very hard working unit and played very well as a learn." Argetsinger said. "No superstars, they had lo play as a learn." Lakeview advanced to Wednesday's duarid match against city rival Harper Creek. T-K vs. LAKEWOOD The host Trojans received two goals each from Jason Klinge. Matthias Kniep and Scotl Marsh in a 7-0 district win over Lakewood on Monday. Kevin Lee tagied the other T-K goal just IS seconds by intercepting lhe ball on lhe match's fust play. Kniep scored his first goal just one minute into Ihc second half. T-K Coach Steve Evans said Kniep's early goal in lhe second half was a key. "Thai was something; we had a 3-0 lead at half and lhal goal look a lot of starch out at ihc opponent." Evans said. "We need to have lhal (scoring potential); we warn lo ger lhe ball into lhe net." Lakewood Coach Mike Gatbaty pointed lo defensive miscues as his team's downfall Freshman Kim Karmes, who played No. 1 singles lor the Hastings tennis team that participated in the Division III championship, shows us power and placement on these two shots made in Kalamazoo. Up top. Karmes uses strength to scorch a ball in her firstround win against Allen Park's Michelle Filkovich. On bottom. Karmes uses an off-speed shot to surprise Forest Hills Northern's Hedi Beckemeyer in her second-round match. "Our defense just broke down." Garbaty said. "It was a rebuilding year and our defense had lo rebound. The best thing ia they got experience." Klinge also assisted on one of T-K goals. Lucas Holwerda and Andrew Clinton shared time in the Trojan goal lo record the shutout. T-K traveled lo Plainwell Wednesday in a matchup of Ihc Trojans. The district finals arc set for 6 p.m. Friday at Caledonia High School. Keep friends and relatives "IN TOUCH" with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER. Call 945-9554. Saxon No. 2 singles player Erika Simpson angles a shot during her first match Friday against Mt. Clemens* Katie Wemet at Kalamazoo College's Stowe Stadium. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23, 1997 — Page 11 Four prep football games on tap in Barry County SCORING .■ I I : Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 74 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 66 Spencer Romph (T-K) 56 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 52 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 44 Miso Glavan (T-K) 36 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 32 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 30 Garrett Wealherhead (T-K) 24 Paul Finney (Delton) 20 Josh Richie (Hastings) 18 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 18 Luke Warner (Hastings) 18 Scott Richardson (Lakewood) 18 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 18 Tim Stevens (T-K) 14 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 13 Beau Barnum (Hastings) 13 Steve Dahn (Hastings) 12 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 12 Nate LaVoie (T-K) 12 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 8 Shane Slaughter (Hastings) 8 Jason Preslar (T-K) 8 Pat Lowe (Maple Valley) 6 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 6 Corey Schut (T-K) 6 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 6 Jim Storms (Hastings) 6 Scott Stickles (Maple Valley) 6 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 6 Matt Moore (Hastings) 6 Darron Williams (Delton) 6 Bill Blair (Hastings) 6 Tim Johnson (T-K) 6 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 4 Scott Van Engen (Maple Valley) 4 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 2 Chris O'Bryant (Lakewood) 2 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2 Andy Keller (Hastings) 2 Brian Ploeg (T-K) 2 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 2 Matt Rose (Maple Valley) 2 RUSHING Spencer Romph (T-K) 109-679 Miso Glavan (T-K) 70-594 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 61-485 J. Thompson (Maple Valley) 101-577 Josh Richie (Hastings) 95-437 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 87-408 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 70-364 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 57-306 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 40-269 Paul Finney (Delton) 37-212 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 41-199 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 24-174 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 28-152 S. Richardson (Lakewood) 39-141 Tim Stevens (T-K) 14-120 PASW Kyle Matteson (Delton) 45-92-6-771 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 51-92-7-742 A. Courtright (Hastings) 41-79-6-504 T. Wawiemia (M. Valley) 12-29-2-220 Matt Moore (Hastings) 7-19-2-164 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 14-23-1-152 RECEIVING Luke Warner (Hastings) 20-315 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 18-258 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 6-192 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 7-190 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 6-157 Brian Ploeg (T-K) 11-147 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 10-140 Paul Finney (Delton) 6-131 Darron Williams (Delton) 8-126 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 8-114 Matt Moore (Hastings) 8-94 It's homecoming at Maple Valley, while home games will also be staged al Delton, Lakev..<od ami T-K. Sure lhe temps are gelling a bil nippy as we approach wintertime. but the gridiron action is nothing but hot. hot. hoi round here! J-Ad's crystal ball (we will rent il oul for a small fee) claimed two winners Iasi week and. like lhe temps, continues lo drop at 20-14 for the season This week expect many Barry County wins and quite a few treats for our local pigskin stars. COM. PARK (2-5, 2-3) at MAPLE VALLEY (7-0, 5-0) Now that Ihc Lions have won another league championship, thoughts shift to playoff points. If M.V. beats a bigger school in C.P.. more points will be acquired. Comstock Park got six points from Brian Hoyle in a 34-6 loss to Kclloggsvillc last Friday. Remember it’s homecoming week for Ihc Lions, so the crowd support should be overwhelming. Look for a big game out of Trevor Wawiemia and the wishbone contributors that line up behind him. Prediction: Maple Valley 34. Comstock Park 10. HASTINGS (3-4. 2-4) at HUDSONVILLE In lhe words of Hastings Coach Jeff Keller, this should be a light game between two evenly matched O-K White teams. The Eagles are coming off a lough 28-7 loss to Lowell, while Hastings dropped a 34-6 decision to superpower F.H.C. The Eagles' only touchdown in that loss was a 35-yard pass from DJ. Van Slykc lo Jamie Buikema Defensive back Ryan Scholten is Delton’s defense forces turnovers in loss to G-A another Eagle to watch. The Saxons have shown league improvement in 1997 and this will be a great test to see how far they have come. Expect a balanced attack with Warner. Richie and Courtright leading the way towards victory lane. Prediction: Hastings 21. Hudsonville 14. PARCHMENT (5-2. 4-2) at DELTON (3-4, 3-3) Mattawan ran all over Parchment last week to the lune of 33-14. Delton needs to do lhe same this week after suffering through a lough 29-14 defeat lo G-A. Parchment quarterback Brett Kiel can throw the ball and teammate Dan Lumbard can move Ihc chains with his nifty ground work. Still. Delton should be able to out-muscle its KVA counterparts and Kyle Matteson should be able to find a few open scams in Parchment's secondary. Prediction: Delton 30 Parchment 15. BYRON CENTER (6-1, 5-1) at T-K (7-0, 6-0) The Trojans have been impressive thus far in 1997, but must not take B.C. lightly. The Bulldogs beat Calvin last week 30-14 to move lo 6-1 on the season. They would like nothing more than to beat T-K to force a share of lhe title. B.C. has big play Maple Valley's Bryan Faurot (3) moves past two Bellevue defenders during action in Nashville last Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) capabilities (Eric DeFaow 63-yard t.d. run and Dustin Adams 70-yard t.d. catch). My Middleville correspondent (P.S. he works al ihc press table al basketball games) says the Trojans will win 30-0. I sec the game being a bit closer. Prediction: T-K 33. Byron Center 3. CHARLOTTE (NA) at LAKEWOOD (0-7, 0-6) Charlotte beat Jackson Northwest a week Passing, or catching, no problem for varsity Saxons Maybe he should be known as "Sure Hands Luke." Receiver Luke Warner made 8 catches for 88 yards in Hastings' 34-6 defeat lo Forest Hills Centra', last Friday :.l Johnson Field. Warner caught lhe Saxons* lone touchdown on a 2-yard pass from quarterback Andrew Courtright. In the game. Courtright completed l3-of-23 aerial altcmpls for 115 yards and the one score. He now has thrown for six touchdowns on the season. Hastings' offense struggled partly because F.H.C. was so good and partly because of their own mistakes. The Saxons first three drives all resulted in turnovers, something uncommon of this year’s team. "We haven't been turning the ball over all year." Hastings Coach Jeff Keller said. "Just stupid mental mistakes." Leading the Saxons' defense versus F.H.C. were Bobby Cole (13 tackles) and Andy Keller (8 tackles). This Friday Hastings heads out lo Hudsonville for a league showdown. Hudsonville lost lo Lowell last Friday 28-7. "They’re big and have some big runningbacks." Keller said. "It will be a very light game." Junior Varsity Hastings' JV pulled oul a 30-24 triumph over Forest Hills Central last week. Hustings opened (he scoring with a 17yard touchdown by Scan Tefft and a 2-point conversion by Josh Wixidard. After an F.H.C. score. Tefft returned a kickoff 84 yards and added a 2-pointer to put the Saxons in front 16-6. A 30-yard jaunt by Tefft gave the Saxons six more points as time expired in the first half. Matt Larsen also added a 2-point conversion. Tefft wasn't done, though, as he rambled 37 yards fix a touchdown on a 55-yard drive. A big defensive play by Rub Lee ended Ihc game as Lee intercepted an F.H.C. pass. Tefft gained 129 yards on 17 attempts and threw a 18-yard pass completion to Ryan Eltzrnth. On defense. Tefft had 11 tackles. Phi) McKcough 9 and Brian Eves made 7 bonecrushers. Lee and Larsen recovered F.H.C. fumbles. LEGAL NOTICES: TACKLES Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 115 Bobby Cole (Hastings) 89 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 78 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 69 Rich Smith (Maple Valley) 67 Andy Keller (Hastings) 59 Jared Otto (T-K) 58 Erik Vernon (T-K) 54 Lucas Flory (Maple Valley) 53 Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 52 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 51 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 50 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 49 Bill Blair (Hastings) 49 Lucas Wea'herhead (T-K) 49 Lance Flory (Maple Valley) 47 Nick Hannar (Delton) 47 Corey Schut (T-K) 46 Brian Ploeg (T-K) 46 Jim Hermenitt (Delton) 44 Chns Gonser (Maple Valley) 43 T. Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 40 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 34 Jon Hanneckow (Delton) 33 Jeremy Vandefifer (T-K) 31 Eric Carlson (Hastings) 31 Ron Haynes (T-K) 28 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 27 Bryan Faurot (Maple Valley) 27 Nick Galloup (T-K) 25 Spencer Romph (T-K) 24 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 23 Jascn Kimbrough (Delton) 3 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 3 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2 Travis VanAlstine (T-K) 2 Paul Finney (T-K) 2 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 2 ago 13-6 so this week's showdown with the Vikings should be a dandy al Unity Field. Charlotte is led by a pair of senior guards. Josh Brand and Jason Adams. Contain them and you have a good chance to come out on top. Tom Allen could help give Lakewood that needed spark that they have been searching for. Anyways, take Lakewood lo win on a last-season field goal. Prediction: Lakewood 17. Charlotte 14. MORTGAGE SALE - Default fan boon mode In the conditions of a mortgage mode by Ricfaxd W. Knouts ond Dionne J. Knouts. husband end wife to United Companies Lending Corporation. Mor­ tgagee. doted July 11. 1995 and recorded on July 24 19*5 m Libwr 635 on Pag* 656 tarry County Records. Michigan, ond was assigned by mesne assignments to UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORFORTION os assignee, by an assignment doted March 7. 1997 which was recorded on September 30. 1997 in Libor 1002305. on Page Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimod to bo due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Four and 16100 dollars (162.264.16). including interest at 1 I 625*. per annum Adjustable Pate Mortgage Interest rote may change on 2/1 and 81 of each yoar. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of thorn, at public vendue at tho Bor-y County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan at 1 00 ockxk p m on December. 4. 19*7. Said promises ore situated m VILLAGE OF MIO CXEVILlE Barry County Michigan and ore described as: lot 30 at the Middleville Downs Addition 82. Village of Middleville according to the recorded plat thereof us recorded in Liber 5 of Plots Page 13. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the date ol such sale unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I94BCL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: October 16. 1997 UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott t Trott. P C. Attorneys far UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms Michigan 48025 File 897097429 (II 13) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Michael Dougherty, husband and Conde Dougherty, wifa to Michigan General Mortgage Corp., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dotid May 22 1996 ond recorded on Moy 29. 1966 in liber 661. on Page 922, Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to Norwest Mor­ tgage Inc., o Californio Corporation as assignee, by on assignment doted June 3. 1996 which was recorded on October 2. 1996 in Libor 674. on Page 357. Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimod to be due at the date hereof the sum or Fifty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty­ Seven and 89/100 dollars (S51 987.89). including interest at 8.50% per annum Under the power ol sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged promises, or some part of thorn at public vendue, at no Barry County Courthouse m Hastings. Michigan at 1:00 o clock P.M.. on November 13 1997 Said promises ore situated in VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. Barry County. Michigan ond ore described as: lot 3. Block 4 of Somual Routh s Addition to the Village of Freeport, according to tho recorded plot thereof, os recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, page 28. and also: Commencing at the Southwest corner ol Let I. Bloch 4 of Samuel Roush s Addition and runn­ ing thence West 4 rods thence South 8 rods, thence East to the West line of Lot 3. thence Nor­ thwesterly to the place of beginning, being a part of the old P.M.R.Y, right of way. Tho redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from tho date of such sale, unless determined abandon od in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case rhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated October 2. 1997 NORWEST MORTGAGE INC. FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (240) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for NORWEST MORTGAGE INC 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms Michigan 48025 File 897097247 (10 X) Freshmen The Saxons* freshmen finally broke into the win column with a 16-12 victory over F.H.C. In the second half, Hastings got on the scoreboard with a 55-yard drive that was capped by a 23-yard touchdown run by Adam Schantz. Schantz then added a 2-point conversion to make it 8-6 Hastings. A pass from Greg Sccber to Jerry La Dcrc in the final quarter and a 2-point play from Schantz to Dustin Terrel gave Ihc Saxons what appeared to be a very safe 16-6 advantage with eight minutes to play. F.H.C. scored on its next drive and actually had a chance lo win the game in the final minutes before Hastings' defense stopped them on lhe 5-yard-linc with 30 seconds remaining. Schantz led lhe Saxons with 105 yards, while La Dcrc hauled in 2 catches for 48 yards. There were some positives the Delton varsity football team can take away from last Friday's 29-14 loss lo Galesburg-Augusta. The Panthers (3-4. 3-3) forced the G-A Rams into four turnovers, three of which were interceptions. Paul Finney picked off two of those passes and Corey Mingerink collected lhe third interception. The fourth G-A turnover came on a fumble recovery. Mingerink also played a part in a blocked punt that came before Delton's first touchdown. "They (G-A) stopped us on downs and we took advantage of lheir mistakes," Delton Coach Rob Heethuis said. "It was a very physical contest." Quarterback Kyle Matteson and runningback Paul Finney scored Delton's 14 points. Matteson reached pay dirt from 28 yards oul and threw to Finney for two points to make the score 15-8 G-A midway through the second quarter. Later, in the same quarter. Finney made one of his two picks and returned it 79 yards for a touchdown. The physical contest may come al a cost for the Delton squad. Heethuis said receiver Jason Kimbrough injured his elbow in Ihc game and may be oul for lhe rest of the season. This week Delton will be matched against KVA rival Parchment with kickoff in Delton scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Junior Varsity The JV Panthers received points from J.T. Charron (62 yards), Jeremie Coplin (12 yards) and Justin Stampfler (40 yards). Charron finished with 89 yards on 8 carries. Coplin managed 75 yards on 14 attempts and Stampfler ran 8 times for 130 yards. Coplin also tallied two, 2-pointen. Derek Stiles hauled in a 2-point pass to round out lhe Panthers scoring. Passing. Jeremy Bourdo and Charron combined were 7-of-9 for 60 yards. Other running contributions came from Jamie Collier (2 for 19 yards) and LaFountain (8 for 38 yards). Dehor. Csach Mark Nabozny recognized Bobby Thompson as a hard hitter on his defensive team. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE The 1997 CITY GENERAL ELECTION will be held on November 4, 1997 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ALL VOTERS from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wards win be voting AT THE HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL multi-purpose room, located at 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan (See map below). For further information please call the City Clerks Office at 616­ 945-2468. Everil Manshum, City Clerk Hastings �P«Qe 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 23, 1997 Interception, late score gives Hastings’ team HYAA win Hastings third and fourth grade Gold foothall team won an exciting 6-0 defensive battle with Harper Creek last week in H.Y.A.A. football action. Malt Donnini scored the touchdown and Rusty Burghdorf had a late interception to help seal the uin. Kyle Beyer and Andrew Roy also were key contributors. 7th Grade Gold Brandon Bracmll. Matt Gibbons, Justin Malik and Bruce Carpenter all tallied touchdowns in a 27-0 Hastings win against Coldwater. Josh Sanders. Nate Selby. Bryan Lee. Brian Baird also contributed. B.J. Donnini. Aaron Snider and John Deining all made interceptions. Blaise Stanhope. B.J. Buehler, Josh Lewis. Drew Bowman. Josh Bailey and Lonnie Rambin also contributed lo the drf*.’n*ivc effort. 5th and 6th Grade Gold Pennfield beat the Hastings squad 14-0. Brad Kidder. Ryan Furguson. Jesse Vol.stromer. Scott Plalscharrc, Wes Baker. John Farley and Lucas Cvvcy were mainstays on Hastings' defense. 3rd and 4th tirade Blue Hastings' Blue won 18-0 for its third straight shutout. R.J. Morgan scored two touchdowns and J J. Quick added lhe other Saxon score. Cal Girrbach. Mitchell Martin, Chase Todd add Clayton Smith opened lhe holes for the Blue runners to go through. Smith also caught five passes. Ashlm King. Justin Goodale. Eric Johnson and Mike Bekkc stood out on defense. Bad Boys The area team beat Harper Creek last week to end its season al 4-2. Dustin Bowman ran in a touchdown and threw scoring strikes to Orin Knuppcnherg and Beau Furrow. James Kimmel booted an The Bad Boys beat Belding 20-6 to end the campaign al 3-2-1. Linemen Nick Thompson. Jesse Lydy. Matt Titmus. Corey Fueri, Adam Case. Anthony Johnson and Josh Bcrnhcisel allowed Daniel Blair. Heath Van Bclkum and Tom Rowse the room to score touchdowns. Extra points were run in by quarterback Joey Aspinall. extra point. The offensive line was led by Jared Bell, Brian Heuss. David Ehzroth. Steven Tyrell and Brock Reader. Neil Moore. Joe Arens. Kyle Arnie. Kenny Carnes. Derrick Jones, Michael Bouchard and Ted Knuppcnburg. 7th Grade Saxons Blue BOWLING SCORES HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES TO: THE REStOEMTS ANO PRORERTV OWNERS Of HOPE TOWNSHP. BARRY COUNTY. ■NCHtOAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE trial at iu regular meeting held at 7:30 p m on October 13. 1W7. et me Hope Towrshc Hat. the Towntoo Board ol Hope Townshfo adopted the following Ordnenct. beetg Ordinances No 20, 21. 22 end 23. respectively, which are summarized as set form below SECTION I. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 17.1.A This Secton amends Secton 17 1A of tho Hope Townsnip Zoning Ordinance to allow additional dwellings on farms in the ‘AM’ Agriculture and Rural Residential zoning classification if the additional dwellings are sited in such a way that tho dwoNng could be separated from the parent parcel so that both the parent parcel and the new parcel comply with the area regulations in Section 17 3 of the Zoning Ordinance SECTION II SEVERAMUTV. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable SECTION IN. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ofdmar.ee shall take effect eight (b) days following its pubbea ton, after adoption All Ordinances poparts of Ordinances jn conflict with this Ordnance are repeated. SECTION I. CONVERSION OF VIOLATIONS OF SPECIFIED TOWNSMP ORDINANCES TO MUMCIPAL CML INFRACTIONS. This section amends die Hope Townstep Fire Birring Ordnance (Ordinance No 2); the Hope Township Anti-Noise and Pubbc Nuisance Ordinance (Ordnance No. 6); and the Hope Township No-Fishing From Road Right of-Way Ordnance (Ordnance No. 12) so as to make vioiabon thereof a municipal civil infraction punishable by tho fine of not more than $500 along additional sanctions and judicial orders as authorized by law Each day that a vwiabon ousts shafi con­ stitute a separate offense amends the Hope Townstep Land Subdivision Ordinance (Ordnance No 1) so as to make woteton thereof a mursapa! civil infraction punishable by a fine of not more than $500 along with coot of less than SV nor more than $500 Violations of those Ordinances may also be subject to additional sanctone and jjdciai orders as authorized by law Each day that a violation exist? shall constitute a separate offense MANCE. This section amends the Hope Township Ordinance Enforcement Officer Ordinance (Ordinance No. 13) so as to authorize an Ordnance Enforcement Officer to. among other specified duties, issue and serve Municipal Civil infraction Citations and Municipal Ordinance Vtoteton Notices. SECTION IV. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION V. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances m conflict with this Ordinance are repealed Any proceedings pending, including prosecutions for vtofatons, under any previous Ordinance provision being repealed by this Ordinance shall not bo affected by this Ordinance and may be continued pursuant to the previous Ordinance provisions. SECTION VI EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following its publica­ tion. after adoption ________ SECTION I. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be known and cited as the "Hope Townstep Cemetery Ordinance’ SECTION a DERNfTONS OF CEMETERY LOTS AND BURIAL SPACES This sector defines toe Regionals Saturday for area harriers With regionals on the horizon, area cross country teams are polishing off their sprints toward the finish lines. The Hastings Saxons last Thursday squared off against Hudsonville in O-K White action losing live boys dual 49-15 and the girls event 44-19. Charissa Shaw was second for the Saxon girls in 20:43. Carolyn DeWitt finished ninth in 22:21. Karcy Schlachter took IOth in 22:25, Knstcn Schlachter wound up 12th in 23:14. Katie Wood crossed lhe finish line 18th in 24:14. Katie Thomas placed 20<h in 25:14 and Beth Arndt was 21 st in 25:31. Tim Rounds led the boys with a seventh place, 18:54 finish. He was followed by Michael McKeough's I2lh place. 19:26. Rob Dixon's 13th place 19:32. Levi Solmes' I6lh place. 19:44. Nic Bryan's 18th place. 20: 45 and Corey Sandusky's 19th place 21: 04. At the O-K Conference Meet Monday. Ihc girls took fourth with 92 points and the boy were fifth with 153 points. Forest Hills Central were first at the event and the overall girls standings, while Zeeland had lhe same results in for the boys teams. Both of the Saxon squads wutind up fifth overall. Charissa Shaw was fifth in 20:43. Carolyn DeWitt 13th in 21:34. Karcy Schlachter 14th in 21:35. Heidi Schroeder 28lh in 22:35. Kristen Schlachter 32nd in 22: 48, Katie Wood 42nd in 23:53 and Katie Thomas placed 49th in 24:51. Tim Rounds was 21st al the league mat in 18:35, Mike Elliott 24th in 18:38. Rob Dixon 30th in 18:55, Michael McKeough 37th in 19:16, Nic Bryan 41st in 19:36, David Parker 42nd in 19:37 and Levi Solmes placed 43rd in 19:42. DELTOK Delton's boys were No. I in the KVA last week with 37 points, while the Panther girls wound up fifth with 117 points. Zach Taylor won the boy's event in 16:39, Casey I-ouden finished third in 17:58 and Cody Louden was IOth in 17:58. Freshman Jessica Kellogg crossed the finish line first in the girls race, covering the course in 19:07. Hair Care 21-7; Seeben Auto 16-12; Eye A Em Spec. 16-12; Mace's Ph. 15-13; Valley Realty 14-14; Hallifax I3M-14M; Nadtville 5+ I3M I4H; Lifestyles 13-15; Nadtville Chiro 12-16; Fanner's Feed 12-16; Miss Fits 11-17. Finishing Touch 11-17. 187-505; L Wcycnnan 203-492; E. Vaaenc 174-486; B Hayes 185-475; L. Brts 189-482; B Vrogindewey 178-457; C. Bishop 168-464; C. Pniden 162-444; E. Merecar I6CM23; M Beil 152-387; E. Ulnrt 161-439; D Saber 186; C. Trumbull 155; B. Norris ISO; B Hathaway 165; J. Pefiengill 401 RecreatfaNi 83 Carlton Center Excavating I9fe; Barry Automotive 17Vi; Fairchild Oil 16; Hastily Bowl 12; Freeport Elevator 10 and Crou’s 9. Gwd Gnms ate Serin - J. Burtter 531; E. Olson 533; M. Cron Jr. 509; B. Buehler 538; B King 202-562; E Joimoa 208-548; M Browne 555; R. Fay 254-608; B. Barkhuff 202-517; S. Anger 206-536; D. Lambert 501; D McKelvey 214-530. N Tteicr 211 ate J. Cook Jr. 507. 16-3; Rowdie Giri. 15-9; Dewey'. Auto 14-10. Hnainp Bowl 13-11; Mkhetob Ilh-I2M;T.M. Luues 11-13; Grata Owe. 11-13; Hnnaler-. Tour. 11-13; Gmbnck'. 10-14; Mr. Brace 3'6-1516; Caidwell Brater 7-17. 185; B. Andm 182-479; V. Hanahorn 193455; M. Kill 171-476; S. Stnidt 170; H. Service 218-514; M. Wieland 196464; G. Gibson 195-484; V. Pierson 185; 1. McMillon 203-522; S. VanDenterg 176498; S. Glasgow 204-575; C. Beckwicb 161-454; B. Vrogindewey 182-476; D. Kelley 182-512. Olis 21-7; Jesiek 19-9; Bradock 18-10; Woodmansee 18-10; No One 17-11; Kuempel's 16-12; MAM'. 15-13; Vrogmdewey I4M-I3K; Hall 14-14; Brewer 14-14; Moacoulis 13-15; Nrah 12-16; ScMacteer 11-17; Uthooe 8M-19K; Frieml num 244-6)3; k Nash IM-485; M. Marte 208-554; R ~ - - Rotuh ----------188-514; S. Peabody 268-735; Tosuva 187-536; B. Ripley 205-555; w. GUIom 162-463; J. Bariirani 219435; E. Keeler 257-695; W. Brodock 221-539; Heath 199-540; M. McKee 242-613; A tayior 233-601; R. Fay 198; D. Scars 185; D Tinkler 178; T Rainwater 227; R. Robbins 185; T. Ramey 184 Barnum 197 554; B Davenport 157-450; S. Nadi 157-440; B. Route 223-551; P. Raney 194-500; B. Huphes 203-526; S. RMey 163-456; R. Lydy 214-506; S. Keefer 213-574, B. Bodo 176-434; D. Otmteed 193-467; S McKee 214-579; K. Keefer 205; L. GiBom 151; C. Madden 163; M. Sean 161; P. Kelley 150; E. Johnson 166 D.J. Eleciric 15-9; Hamilton Eacavadag 15-9; Bcaaea laduarie. 13-11; Kean Oil Co 12-12; Carlton Center Excavating 10-14; M 14S-W7. P Brinra 1«7; H. Coraea 1»; D. Jaaer 14M06; D. Sayder l»7-316; N. Goagiax IM; T. Raftnrai IM-373; S. Drrire 1«M32; E. Vamra 196-509 Bowmen 236-590. D. Humphrey 186-511;!. ‘ WcteKrty 168-478; B Hanmote 167-458;. C. Patera 166448 KaMe 142; M. Spite! 141; A. McBaa 140. 100-300; C. Shumway 112-204. Nateville Chiropractic 24-8; Tick-Tock Rcaunraat 22-10; Miller Exc. 21M-10H; Setter Auto Body 21-11; Coder Cntk Grocery 20-12; PH World 16-16; NAPA Girl. 16-16; Gavin Ford 11-21; ■■"traipe Bowl 1014-21M; Sufxao. 0-24. 116; C. McGtoB 163; C. Curtn 165; K. Covey 179; J. Madden 190; D. Steva 170; B. Fahl ISO-531 185; B Terry 225-612; R. Sdtertter 169-471; R. Nash 171-491; W. Bferarai 170; G. Forbey 191-521; C. Haywood 176; W. Brodock 179; A. Lcthcoe 179; B. MaUekoote 181; R Wieland 182-534; F. Gintert 170- 460; M. Matson 183. No Gemol Req’d 20.5; Tea Pins II; 9 aad a Wiggle 17; Brushworks 17; Heads Out 16; Late Corners 14; Four Rs 13; Bad Habit 13; Rambler, 13; Gillom 13; Special K'x 12.5; Weekend Wamora 12; Sean Service 9. Parkers AFC Horae 22-10; Juat Us 22-10; Lucky Shots 18^-13%; Early Birds 17M-14M; Bosleys 17-15; LeHwcs 17-15; tea Marti 13-19; Good Grana end Sarian - F. Rndmdl 187-517; P. Caldwell 174-514; M. 163-481; O. Gillons 196443; T 152-443; I. RudtrafT 160434; M. Bed 142-396; S. Malloy 137-353; S. Tf man 135-353; L. lackatm 173; N. Lmten 164; B. Norrie 163; B. Sexton 151; J. RaNey 127. Standay MgM Mixad Diehard. 20; Redneck. 20; Franoam 4 It; Three Froggen It; Lucky Strikes 17; H.E.D. LEGAL NOTICES 12; Tag Akwp 9; Frictek 8; S A K 8; Sae Ya too an forth venous provwons gowning the ptxchaw once at txni spaces, buna! space trsnstw foes and grave opening charges Sayder 204-540; L bon. location, number and foundations of cemetery monuments, markers, and memorials SECTION VI. INTERMENT REGULATIONS. This section contams various interment regulations, nciuding regulations limiting tho number of individuals that may be boned in a birial space, tho mini­ mum notice required to allow for the opening of a bunai space, and the number of ersmabon interment SECTION VR. GROUND MAMTENANCE. This section sets forth various regulations pertaining to maintenance of cemetery grounds, including regulations limiting excavating of burial spaces, limitations on placement of flowers and other vegetation m a Township cemetery, a reservation of right by the Township to remove or trim vegetation withm a cemetery, a reservation r -uthorify on behalf ot tho Township to remove any displays or containers that become unsrtely or a maintenance problem; and a prohibition against any jars, glass or metal receptacles, or other temporary above ground containers used on the premises for the holding of cut flowers SECTION VM. FORFEITURE OF VACANT CEMETERY LOTS OR BURIAL BRACES Ttes section contains regulations providing for tho means by which cemetery lots or burial spaces sold after tho effective date of this Ordinance may be forfeited and automatically revert bach to the Township SECTION IX. REFURCHASE OF LOTS OR BURIAL SPACES. This seebon amhonzes tho Townshg) Board to agree to repurchase cemetery lots or burial spaces for the ocigmal price pate tho Townstep SECTION X. RECORDS. The Tow-istep Clerk has responsibility for mamtaining townstep cemetery records SECTION XI. VAULT Al burials shall be within a standard concrete vault Barnum 210-527; E. C. Paraora 161-447; B James 158-399; S. 201; K. Becker 199; M. Bowman 197; S. Srabora 182; S. SMder 169; M. Emu 166; N. Tayior 162; C. Banum 152; S. Craves 146. Richard Bemum no lot. parcel, or trad of land shall hereafter bo - 4- -4' »U I .. -4 i--- 1 -A-., A -1A— a* iwciuauu m a sue (10/29) moatree 214-993; B. Kerley 1(5-531; R. Craven 2OS-5M; J. Benin 214; A. Taylor 183; M. Croat 178; D Dutcher 153. butene or structure In the zoning dHtrki in which Octobort. 1W7 Advanced Conrancul Woodannee Sawmill 13-14; . Corau mm Ckmcreae 16 1/2-15 1/2; MoaKder Graphic. 14-11; Pin Seeker. 13-19; Hanttap Bowler. 12-20; Friend. 11 1/2-20 1/2. sunset of each day No person shall be permitted m the cemeteries J. Beach 165; D. Blakely 209; JL Phnta 206; S. Hyde IBS. SECTION XM. SANCTONS Vioiabon of ttes Ordinance is a muniopN cr fine of not more than $500 and costs of not less that $9 nor more than $500 and may also be puntsh able by such other sanebons as are authorized under Mctegan Law. SECTION XJV REPEAL ANO EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect tterty (30) days tol- P. Areas 191; T. Phenix 19(M47; V. 154; D. Stovinski 171-461; C Keller 1 C. O’Keefe 111-463. Orrttrutnco a/q fpoblocf SECTION XV. SEVERAMUTV. Ths provisnns ol Iris Ordinance are revsrabfo SECTION I. TITLE. This Ordinance is entitled the ’Hope Townstep Land Division Ordinance SECTION II. PURPOSE. This Section sets forth the purpose of this Ordinance SECTION IN. DEFINITIONS This Section sets forth the definition? of terms used in this Ordinance SECTION IV. PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENT FOR LAND DIVISIONS. This Section provides that land m the Township shall not be divided without the prior approval of the Townstep Assessor or other officia* designated by the Township Board and makes exceptions to hts approval requirement for land in a recorded plat and for 'exempt splits' as defined tn the Ordinance. SECTION V. APPLICATION FOR LAND DIVISION APPROVAL. This Seebon sets forth the fihng requirements tor Township Land Division approval, including a tentative parcel map. history of tho land proposed to be divided, application fee and other items specified in this section SECTION VI. PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR LAND DfVtMON APPROVAL. This Section provides that the Townstep Assessor or other designee shaft approve, approve with con­ ditions. or disapprove the proposed land division withm 45 days after receipt of the appkeaton and sets forth the procedure to be followed in making such decision SECTION VN STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL OF LAND DfVTSKM This Section sets forth the stan­ dards governing approval of proposed land division, including compliance with the State Land Division Ace. this Ordinance, a maximum four to one lot depth to width rato requrement. and the Townstep Zoning Ordinance minimum lot width and minimum lot area requirements SECTOR VM. ALLOWANCE FOR APPROVAL OF OTHER LAND OTVteONS. This Section provides for the creation of a parcel designated as ’not a development site, as defined under 1967 PA 2M. as amended' SECTON IX. CONSEQUENCES OF NONCOMPUANCE WITH LAND DIVISION APPROVAL REQUIREMENT A parcel created m nonccmphance with this Ordinance shall not be eiigtolo for any building permits, or zoning approvals, and shall not be recognized as a separate parcel on the assess SECTION X. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable SECTION XI REPEAL. All previous Land Division Ordinances affecting unplatted land divisions in con flict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed however this Ordinance shall not be construed to repeal any provision in any applicable Zoning Ordinances, Building Codes ex other Ordinances of the Township SECTION XB. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, after adoption PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that true copies of the above summarized Ordinances may from and after the date of publication of this Notice be inspected or purchased at the address set forth below [10/231 may bo submitted in piece ot the boundory survey. Hfo No. Y7404-W HON. JAMES H. FISHER DOROTHY A. COWEN. BOSERT V. COWEN. U13 vs. EaM Grand Ramadi 5-1. TVSC foal •cored by Jami Schilling. Mkhoof J. McFhiHips (P3371S) DEPOT LAW OFFICES U16-Bye •cored by: Traci Heffdbower 2; Jessica Ode 2; Sarah Hayes 1; Ashley Moore I. (tit) 945-9557 PRESENT Honorable James H. Fisher. Circuit was Wied by Dorethy A. Cowon. Plaintiff. against services should con foci Mkhoel Brown. H IS HEREBY ORDERED that tho Defendant. HetetofB. Mkhigen 4t0M; (614) MA*4M1. Tho prapotod amendment! of tho terry County Zoning Ordinance ore available for public inspoc- with this order will result in a judgment by default Stalo St.. Hastings. Michigan, between the hour* tho complaint filed in this Court. Planning Office ot 94B-4B30 for further SHvls W. Forster. Clerk - Hope Township MS3 WsN Laks Rd.. Hastings. Mi SROSB * (Bit) 949-2404 Borry County Clorft (10 2 ond 10'23) NEW8, NEWS LBCALsotAUA MASTING* BANNS* SLCSCBIBE-nNMK Michael J. McPhilllps (P3S715) Attorney for Flointiff DEPOT LAW OFFICES Hastings. Ml 49056 (10/30) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23, 1997 — Page 13 Corporate Games, local success for area workers Division I Main Street Savings Bank 238. Hospital Purchasing 186. The Doctors 131. Coleman Insurance/Grcat Lakes Bancorp 97. City Environment Service 28. Division II E.W Bliu/CNB 177. Hastings Fiberglass Products 148. Simpson Industries 109. Fflpausch 73. Hastings City Bank 67. Division III A time predicted bike race was also a popular event during the Games hosted by lhe local YMCA. (Photo provided) ta W-L Otte Tone Tavern *1................................... 7-1 OUe Towne Tavern fl................................... 6-2 Janaan Cneatnrtine....................................... .5-3 Flexfab................................................................. 5-3 Law and Draorder.............................................3-5 Jim For Fun........................................................3-5 Harings Mwuai.............................................. .3-5 Benneri Industries............................................ (M Gaaae BxxWx — Flexfab It. Benes la duatries 1; Ode Towne Tavern fl t, OWe Towne Tavern fl II; Jarman Conaoucrioa 5. Flexfab 22; Law and Diaoader I, Jaat For Fnn IS. at the Berry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Ml, at 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on December 4. 1997. Said premisos are situated in City of Hastings. Berry County. Michigan, and are described as: lot 1299 and the South 6 Bods of Lot 1300 of the Oty. Formerly ViWage of Hastings, accordtog to the recorded plot thereof. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 monthfs) from tho dote of such sale, unloss dotorminod abandon od In accordance with 19400. 600.3341a, In vddeh case the redemption period ehoN bo 10 days from the dale of such sale. Dated: October 23,1997 CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (24B) 642-4202 Trott end Trott. P.C. Attorneys for CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY. 30130 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025 Filo F97097750 (11/30) A banner contest was held during the ‘97 Corporate Games. (Photo provided) tgage and tho statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that sold mortgage at lhe Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan ot 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on Thursday. December 4. 1997. Sold promise* ore situated in TOWNSHIP of ORANGEVILLE. Barry County. Michigan, and are Lot 23 ond the Southwesterly 1/2 ol Lot 22 Of Lynden Johncock Plot, according to the recorded plot thereof. os recorded In Libor 3 of Plats on Pago 33. oho lot 106 of Lyndon Johncock's plat no. 1, ac­ cording to tho recorded plot thereof, os recorded In Libor 3 of Plat* on page 93. Subject to easements and restrictions of record. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dote ol such sale, unless dotorminod abandon­ ed in accordance with I94BCL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall bo 30 day* from the dote of such solo. Doted: October 16. 1997 OLD KENT MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CAIL: (248)642-4202 Trott 6 Trott. P.C. Attorney* for: Old Kent Mortgage Company. 301 SO Totagi eph Suite 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 40025 FUo P 97097652 (11-13) I Thanks to you. all sons of everyday products are being made from the paper, plastic metal and glass that ■BVT1AN BALE veuve beer, recycling But to keep recycling working to help protect the environment you need to buy those products BUY R1CYCLRD. AND SAVI. So look for products made from recycled materials and Men's basketball was held at Hastings High School and drew many teams from many area businesses. (Photo provided) world to all of us Defense FUrd 257 Park Ave South New York NY 100)0 or call I 800-CALL-EDF 2) The import of tho proposed private read and resuiting dmroiopmont on the long range planning god* of the County. 3) Tho petontid for conflict* between tho pro­ posed lend uses and existing land uses. I.o. rsildenhil development In an agrtcdturol oroo. 4) Thohoohh. teietj. end general weftaro d the surroundtag community. 5) Tho Import on publk rood* created by tho potonttai for traffic congestion or petontid Intareoction tatodoronce or other similar or related prabtomc. MORTGAGE SALE-Dofouh hoe boon mode In the condHtons of a mortgage mode by Craig E. Tim­ merman and Diane I. Timmerman husband and wife to Old Kant Mortgage Company. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, doted January 10. 1994 and recorded on Jonoory 77. 1994 in Lfoor 995. on Page 922. Barry County Bacardi. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimod to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five And 80/100 dollars (162.I75 R0). including interest at 6.125% per «mnum. a Recycled Environmental factors as wdl oe the factor* in Section 7.2 of this ordnance: furfose. ■ Laavre Haariags Burial Vault..................................... 264 Banger Die........................................................23-7 Gary's Aino................................................... 20-10 BBcke Comtrucuon.............................. I....19-11 Flexfab............................................................. 16-14 Baaanee Coaatnicrioa................................... 9-21 Haatmgs Mutual.............................................. 7-23 Quality Hoofing.............................................. 0-30 For a free brochure write I Prhroto roads shall include dl rood*, streets, easement* and right-d-woy tor ingross and ogress whkh ora non-pubik and which ora used to Cttkufoto or measure tho required frontage or lot width for the toning districts which it is tocotod Private roods ore permitted in dl toning districts. subject to tho condWton* of Section 4.41. Frl । ole roads serving more then 7 dwelling unit* er I cemmordd or industrtd unit shoK require a tpectal tend use permit outherised by the Sorry County Pfenning Commiesicn. bt considering any application for o spec id lend use permit for a prirata road, tho Pfenning Com- NTIMINOKUMMSMI Wane* VriteyMI buy them It wvuld mean the Notice I* hereby given that tho Barry County Plane ing/Zontog Commission will conduct a public hear Ing on October 27. 1997 at 7:30 p.m. to tho Com­ munity Boom. Court* and Low Building at 220 W. Court St.. Hustings. Michigan. Tho following Sections d tho 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, a* amended, will bo considered for amendment TMt FIRN « A MT COLLfCTOR ATTWF TWO TO COLMECT A OUT. ANY INFORMA OON WE ORTAM WAX M USED FOR THAT YMCA-Haviagx Veril CaaacTk Fal ATaam W-L Boba Gw aad Tackle..................................... 300 lari Log Home................................................27-3 ICS......................................................................22-t Uakaowns....................................................... 12-11 Leafwood Lumber.........................................10-20 Maiaanea Savings............................. ;........... 7-23 Bay James Electromechanical..................... 7-23 Goodenough Goodies............ ........................ 5-25 BBQRTBARC F0MCLM1NK BALK THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WML BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE Moult hm boon mode to the condition* oi o moetgogo mode by WESLEY E. PION L ORINDA J. PION, hutbond and wtfo. SCAN W. PION. o single mon and SHELLEY A FISK, a ttnglewomon to SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SER VICES CORPORATION. Mortgagee, dated February 8. 1995 ond recorded on February 10. I995 in Liber 624. on Pogo 729. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY, an Ohio Cor­ poration. as assignee by an assignment dated February B. 1985 which was recorded on September 29. 1997. m docket 1002138. Barry County Record* on which mortgage there H claim­ ed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of SixtyOno Thousand Six Hundred Twelve ond 11/100 dollars (161.612.11). including interest ot 8.25% par annum Under tho power ot sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and providod. notice is hereby ghron that said ^nortgogo win bo lorectosod by a sale of the mortgaged The 1997 Corporate Games in Hastings had 1.568 athletes who competed on 18 teams. Over 130 volunteers helped oul in running the events. The Corporate Games help lo build lifetime styles to physical health and comradcry with others. Here are the .standings in the three divisions: Hastings Mutual Insurance 256. Flexfab Division 212. Hastings Area Schools 207. Pennock Hospital 85. Bradford White Corp. 67. A. Tydcn AB. Inc7 Viking 61. Hastings Manufacturing 61. This is lhe seventh year of lhe Corporate Games. This year the Sportsmanship Award was given lo Hastings Area Schools. LEGAL NOTICES: ADVERTISE in The Hastings BANNER can 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. AU INFORMATION WML BE USE© FOR TMS PURPOSE. Default having boon, made for more than thirty (30) day* in tho condition* of a certain Mortgage mode by Jeffrey R. Bauer and Elieabeth A. Bauer, hueband and wife, to Old Kent Bank. Ill Lyon Street. Grand Bspids. Michigan 49903 ("Mor­ tgagee"). doted the 19th day of September. 1996. and recorded in tho offko of the Register of Deed* for tho County of Barry and State of Michigan on tho 23rd day of Teptember, 1996. In Libor 673. on Pago 199. Barry County Record*, on which Mor­ tgage there Is claimed to bo duo a* of the date of this notice, for principal ond Interest, tho sum of 186,734.40. tho sum of which continue* to accrue totoroet at tho rata of 10.5 percent, and an at­ torneys foe as provided tor in sold Mortgage, ond no suit or proceedings at low or in equity hove boon Instituted to recover tho money os secured by told Mortgage, or any part thereof, and that the sum sought is fully duo and payable; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of tho power of solo contained in said Mortgage, ond tho statute in such case mode and provided. on Thurs­ day. tho 4th of December. 1997. ot 1:00 p.m. toed limo, the undersigned will, on tho front stope (or immediately inside tho ground floor lobby en­ trance) of City Hall in tho City of Hosting*. Michigan, that being tho place tor the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, tho promise* det crib ed in said Mortgogo or so much thereof which may b» no cost ary to pay tho amount duo on sold Mor­ tgage. with 10.5 percent interest and all legal cast*, charges. and obpontes, together with said attorneys toe. and dso any sum or sum* which may bo paid and ora by Mortgagee necessary to protect its interest in the promises which promises are described o* following to-wit. Township of Irving. County d Barry. State of Michigan, described a* follows A pored d land in the West I -2 d tho Southwest 1 /4 d Section 28. Town 4 North. Rango 9 West, described os com­ mencing at tho Southwest corner of the West 1 2 d the Southwest 1 /4. Section 28. thence North on tho West Section Lino 250 toot, thence Easterly al right angle* to section lino 530 foot, thence Southerly parallel to first mentioned course 250 toot to South Section lino, thence Westerly along said section lino 530 foot to Place d Beginning, commonly known os: 4920 Grange Rood P.P. 40606 26 005 00 During the six (6) month* immediately following the sole, the property may bo redeemed except in tho event tho property is dotorminod to bo aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA >600.3241 (a), to which cose the property may be redeemed during tho thirty (30) days immediately tollowing tho sole Date 10/9/97 OLD KENT BANK MORTGAGEE BY: RHOADES LAW OFFICE Peter D Rhoodes (P495I5) Attorney for Old Kent Bank P O. Box 2771 Holland. Ml 49422 616-772 4625 (11-20) RoBorBl RroelelQB dbR CeBBtrsctlsB 1) AR private roads ehoil be deeignod end can•tructod to eccommodoto minimum vehicle speed* of 3Smph. 3) AR private rood* shaft bo constructed upon o 66 toot easement or right-of-way in accordance with Section 4.41 and shaM bo parotid to the centarttoe of each eceomont or rl^t-d-way. 3) AN prtveto roads shdl be cenetructod with sufficient elopes and grades as to provide ade­ quate etonawoter and road drainage and thoH provide adequate culvert* and dltcho* all drainage courso* and waterway*4) AN prtveto roads ehaM hauo a surface layer of not toes than 6 tacho* of bank run grovd and 3 ta­ cho* of cemported processed grovel. 5) AN private rood* serving 1 pared *hdl hove a finished rood surioco of 12 foot. AN private rood* serving 2 to 4 parcel* eheN hove o surioco of 18 loot. AN private roods eervtag 5 or more percoi* thoN hero o finished road surioco of ot least 34 toot. AN paved roads eheN hove a surioco finish of ot least eno and onoXoN (1-1 /2) tachos thick. 6) Moeimum street grades shdl bo 10%. 7) Cui do sect shell hove o minimum radius of 35 loot. 8) T tatorsecNoRs shoN slope between -0.6% and <0ta a dbection ovray from the thrssah sSreet ier e^dhtsncs d a toast 90 foot from the lAk >uj AM prw^ro roeas w^m ww Umbwm end eyas* onto opubik rood tor each 1290 toot d length as ^eoosurod along the centerline of tho "i n AN priBOto roods shoN servo o maximum of 39 parcel*, tots, tract*, or unit*. FMMeotoRBadPvtaR Upon complotion of construction of o prlists rood, tho owner or his authorising agent shell sabmit the following documentation to the Barry County Planning Office. ______ 1) A cortNicotion. signed by o Hconsod engineer. Mat the rood ha* boon completed to accordance with the requirement* of thh ordtoanco. 2) A survey and legal description, completed by a licensed surveyor. Illustrating tho locotion of tho priiieta rood and it* eoroment. 3) ^eointononco agreement boturoon the owner/devolapor of tho private road and other parties having any interest thereto that shall pro­ vide for end assure *hot the private road shoN bo roguforiy mototeinod. ropalrad. and snowplowed so as to assure that tho private road Is safe for travd at aN times and the cost thoroof Is paid for. Tho metotononco agreement must bo recorded In tho Barry County Register of Deed* Office. 4) A foe to bo sot by tho Barry County Beard of AN private roods which ware lawful on tho offocHvo dote of this ordtoanco shall cenftovo to bo lawful. It is the intent of this ordtoanco that tho use of such prior non-conforming prlrate rood* shoN not bo enlarged, expanded. or extended. Tho County of Barry will provide nocossery auxHtary aids and service*, such as signor* for the hearing impoired and audio tope* of printed fWw^srmra uwig w. -w "■ X. « -« - • xHmfx w*^0*UTWI ■ -A «|i«i T w< OBVIOMa-S upon ten (10) day* notice to tho County of Barry. ■* .A -X- w«m ■«* ------ ~ mibxmva UWww monnuu^xs w^Ay aid* or service* should contact tho County of Barry by writing or coll tho following: Michael Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hosting*. Michigan 49090. (616) 946^891. Tho proposed amendment of tho Berry County Zoning Ordinance is oraifobte for public tospoctfon at tho Barry County Planning Office. 230 W. State St.. Hasting*. Michigan, between tho hour* of 0 a.m. to 9 p.m. (dosed between 13-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll tho Barry County Planning Office at 94B-4B30 for further information. Nancy I. Boersmc. Barry County Clerk (10/3110'23) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 23,1997 Ebersole open house attracts largest crowd ever Archery Is an activity which almost all visitors try when they visit the Ebersole Center. Smiles and painted faces am common sights at the Ebersole Center annual open house. Guests talk to the driver who wii take them on a hayride. Receptionist For a Busy Hastings Physician's Office 3-4 days a week, medical office and computer experience preferred. Please Color ^7 Tours jBa Coming SooTt send resume to... Ad *556 * c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastfage, ML 49058 on the GUN LAKE PRINCESS. Cal for reservations Toll free 1-888-557-7775 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BAMY COUNTY M9CH9OAN by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Indian Summer enveloped itt Ebcrsol Center for its open house Oct. 11. as sever, hundred people came lo watch demonsin) tions of cider making, to ride lhe hay wago and to go out on the lake in canoes. The turnout for the open house was th best ever. The event is only scheduled once year. "This parking lot has never been so full, remarked Hugh Crowell, administrator at th* center. The rest of the year the facilities are usee by various groups for environmental educa lion, for other types of learning activities and retreats. The center is part of the Lansing School District. Most weekdays the schedule is booked primarily with school groups that frequently use the grounds and buildings A priority is given to Lansing area stu­ dents. The center also makes its facilities available to other schools, and private groups, such as churches, clubs, businesses, etc., but the Ebersole center is not generally open to lhe public on an unscheduled basis because such visits could disrupt lhe planned events for Ihc groups using Ihc grounds. The grounds arc for rent both for weekdays and for weekends. Rates are higher for week­ ends. For children coming to camp as a part of a school group from this area, lhe cost for a slay from Monday through Friday is $94.95 for lodging and meals. The main goal of ihc Ebersole center is to give children a hands-on experience in nature they might not have otherwise. "The real classroom is in the outdoors." says Crowell. The center tries to spark interest in the natural sciences, It is a place where children have a chance lo work as a pan of a team. It gives children a way to learn that is enjoy­ able. They get to go camping and have fun as a part of a total experience. The center provides a suggested curriculum of dozens of activities, including lesson plans lo teach lhe children in various areas of environmental education. The staff is made up of about ten employees who work with Ihc teachers and provide support services. Among lhe special activities sometimes coordinated are an Indian storyteller, or a Michigan history encampment with authen­ tic canoes and songs, dancing and instruc­ tion, music and song for lhe evening camp fire, a bird man act. and games. The schools often use their own guide­ lines and add to lhe planned program pro­ vided by the center. The teachers from the Lansing school area are paid by the local district when they come with a group of children. They usually pre­ sent lheir own curriculum when they come to the center. They come with a minimum of at least one staff member for every ten children in attendance. Pat Harkins is a seventh grade teacher who plans several trips per year with her students. She said she loves coming lo lhe Ebersole Center because it is perfectly suited lo lhe age group she teaches. "Il’s a wonderful experience for all of us." she said. NOTICE of ORDINANCE ADOPTION Don Ticknor explains about the cider press and how cider is made lo a young observer. Pat Harkins.a seventh grade science and math teacher at Gardner Middle School in Lansing plays on her banjo for passers by. She brings 110 seventh graders to camp every year. LEGAL I NOTICE: | TO: THE REBtOENTB AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE PRAIRIE VILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: KIAM TAKE NOTICE that the Mowing Ordinance. being Ordinance No. >7, wee aoopwo Dy mt loumamp uoara or rrwnaviiie lownimp m ns meeting new uctooer o, 1M7. said Ordinance to become affective eight (8) days Mowing publication ol this Notice. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 97 ADOPTED: October 4. 1W7 EFFECTIVE: EIGHT (8) DAYS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION OF SAME An Ordlnence to amend the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the reioning of an unpianed portion of land situated In Land Section 12 from an "A" Agricultural District toning classlficahon lo a "R-1" Low Density Resldenliai District zoning classification, and by tho repeal of ad Ovdinancoe or parts of Ordinances In conflict herewith. THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDAINS: SKTKM L RE2DNNK OF PROPERTY M LAND SECTION 12. Section 5.1 of the Prwrievine Townehip Zoning Ordinance pertaining to unplatted land in Land Section 12 Is hereby amended by the revision of that portion thereof pertaining to tho "R t" Low ueneny rvKKNniMi msrnci to reeo as tohowd. "R-1" Low Density Residential: All that part Northwest fractional 1/4 lying Southerly of Crooked Lake and Westerly ot recorded plats ol Hughes Park and Hughes Park No. 1. Also Stoney Point Island in Crooked Lake. Also that land beginning at the NW comer of Section 12 described as: commencing Easterly on Section line 87385 feet more or lees to shore of Lake; thence Southerly along Lake Shore until it intersects the West line c! Section 12; thence Northerly on Section line to point ot beginning, also commencing at the Southwest comer of sold Section; thence South M dog 25 min 4 sec east along south line ol said section, 550 feet tor piece ol beginning; thence north 0 deg 14 min 30 sec west 200 feet; thence north N dog 25 min 4 sec west. 17.0 feet; thence north 0 deg 14 mln 30 esc west, 519,86 feat; thence north N dog 45 min 30 sec oast, 035.47 feet; thence north 53 dog 4 min 30 sec oast 157.94 foot: thence south 35 deg 35 min 30 sec east 249.47 foot; thence south M deg 25 min 4 sac oast 731.57 feet; thence south 0 dog 34 min 55 see West 8270 feet to south lino ot said Section, thence west thereon 1618 0 foot to beginning. SECTION *. SEVERAMUTV. Tho several provisions ol this Ordinance are declared to be separate If any court ot law shall hold that any section or provision hereof is invalid, such holding shall not affect or Impair the validity of any other section or provision of this Ordinance SECTION H. EFFECTIVE DATE ANO REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS. This Ordinance shall taka effect eight days following publication after adoption All Ordinances or parts ol Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed as ot the effective date of this Ordinance. NoHM^Bon CM^DeN, FroiviOBgto T ownsh^p MORTGAGE SALE — Defoutt has boon mode in too condWtons of a mortpope mode by MA1TM A. RMGUKA end JOYCE A. RR8GUKA. Husband end Wife to SOUTHERN PACIFIC THRMT 8 LOAN ASSOCIATES. a CaMomio Corporation MlnrtpopBB. doted Aupust M. 19*. and rs corded on iBpBsmbBr 5.1988. in Uber 471. en pepo MR. Derry V^BUn^r re - - - - 4 ■ 44* 4 I .4 . mAcntyon. ^^reo I ■ . . -A A MXXMX BtllymBRl to NORWEST DANKMINNESOTA. N.A.. ob Trustee. by on aseipnmont doted September 6. 19*. and recorded an October 15. 19*. In Uber, on pepo, lorry County Records. MUchipen. en date hereof too sum of sixty oipht thousand sewon hundred thirty and 08/100 Dettori (MO.730.08). indudtop interest at 15.290% per annum. Under too power of sole contained in said mortpope ond too statute in such case made ond ap­ proved, notice is hereby phron that said ^nodpopo will bo foreclosed by a solo of too mortpoped promises. or some port of them, ot public vontoio. at too terry County Courthouse. Hastinps. MU ot 140 p.m. on December 4. 1997. Said premises are situated In TOWNS** OF NIVMG. MARRY COUNTY. MUchipen and are described OB: DM EAST 30 ACRES OF DM SOUTH 1/2 OF DM SOUTHWEST I /4 OF SECTION 10. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. EXCEPT A 33 FOOT RfGHT OF WAY. EAST AND WEST THRU THE CENTER FOR IN­ GRESS AND EGRESS TO WEST SO ACRES OF DM SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SEC­ TION. EXCEPT THE NORTH 12 OF THE EAST 4* FEET OF DM SOUTH 1/2 OF DM SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. ALSO HCFT DM NORTH 2SO FEET OF DM WEST 210 FHT TO DM EAST 79S FEET OF DM SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 SEC DON 10. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. Tho redemption period shoil bo 12 months from too date of such sole. unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948a M0.324l(o) in whkh case too redemption period shoil bo 90 days from the dole of *uch sole. Dirmin^tam. Ml 48009-4616 (11/19) Canoeing is a popular experience for most of the children who atty -d camp. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. Call 945-9554 to Subscribe! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 23, 1997 — Page 15 Saxons win in overtime: T-K ends Calvin’s streak Hastings* varsity basketball team moved into second place in the O-K While with an exciting 59-53 overtime win over Wyoming Park at home on Tuesday night. The score was deadlocked at 49-49 at lhe 'end of regulation and the game remained up or grabs during most of the overtime period Park led by one point with IO seconds left, but Summer Gillons nailed two free throws to give her Saxon squad a I-point edge. Anne Burghdoff then made a tip that Virginia Jennings recovered and turned into two more successful free throw attempts. Holding a 3-point lead with 2.3 seconds to play. Jill Williams made a steal and a 3pointer for lhe final 6-point (59-53) margin. "We’re a fourth quarter team," Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said. "My kids play hard and they play lo win." Tlie Saxons had four players who scored in double digits. Williams scored 21 points, including three 3-pointcrs. pulled down 7 rebounds and made *2 blocks. For the game. Williams was 8-of16 from lhe field. J Katie Willison tallied 11 points, including '6 markers in Ihc opening quarter. Virginia Jennings pumped in 17 points, ^grabbed 6 caroms and made 3 steals. ' Summer Gillons scored 10 Middleville 54 Calvin Christian 50 The Trojans handed the Squires their first loss ever in O-K Blue girls basketball play with a tenacious effort on Tuesday at T-K. "We didn’t even mention it (35 Calvin league wins in a row)," T-K Coach Marcy Uyl said. "We just did what we had worked on. We believe in our press and thought they would turn the ball over if we kept lhe pressure on." Jennie Doyle led the victors with 18 points and Jessica Crowley added 13 points. Crowley gave T-K its first lead (46-45) with a jumper coming with 2:52 to play and Keasha Kotrba kept il a I-point. Trojan advantage with a put back off a rebound (48­ 47) with 1:32 remaining. Pay she nee Erb nailed two free throws (50­ 48) with 54 seconds lo go, but Calvin came back to lie it (50-50) on iwo charity tosses by Tara Bergsma. With 40 seconds remaining. Doyle made a steal off a Calvin inbound pass, leading to two free throw makes by Crowley with 20 seconds left in the game. Erb iced the contest with 6 seconds left with two more charity tosses. Junior Varsity Susan Hubbard scored the game-winning shot as time expired to give Hastings a 33­ 31 win against Gull Lake last Thursday in non-league tux>p action. Hubbard led the blue and gold with 18 points and Dannie Eaton added 6 markers. Freshmen Gull Lake out-scored Hastings 40-32 last week. Katie Nolcboom and Kailcy Lyons each scored 7 points and Sara Williams added 6 markers. Noteboom also worked on the defensive side of the floor with 6 blocks. Wyoming Park sneaked past Hastings on Tuesday 44-41. Williams led the Saxons with II points, Anderson tallied 8 and Noteboom added 7 markers. 8th Grade Gold The Gold squad is now 8-3 after beating Rockford 33-16 and Valley wood 37-20 last week. Katie Martisius scored 9 points to lead the area eagers past Rockford. Elizabeth Nida and Angie Eggers were keys to a potent passing attack. Martisius. Nida and Eggers all scored 6 points in the victory over Vallcywood. Martisius also pulled down 8 rebounds, while Eggers made 3 assists. rebounds and made 3 steals in a 21-13 loss to Forest Hills Northern. Rachel Deppe tallied 10 points and Erin Fish added 8 in a 37-20 season-ending defeat to Forest Hills Northern. 8th Grade Blue Ashley Dclinc scored 10. pulled down 7 Awards, polls announced Hastings’ golfer Steve Obreilcr has been named an O-K White honorable mention selection in a voting of lhe league coaches. Obreilcr had an 18-hole average of 85.22 and a 9-holc norm of 40.50. He shot a 78 at the Barry County Invitational on Aug. 8 and a 36 at Ironwood on Sent. 4. T-K, M.V. near top The varsity football teams at Thomapplc-Kdlogg and Maple Valley rank high in the recent prep football computer rankings. T-K is No. 2 in Region IL Class BB with 85.714 points. St. Joseph is first with 97.905. Maple Valley is No. I in Region III. Class CC with 72.00 points. Hartford is second with 62.875. points, •■including the free throws to ice Ihc game. », Hastings (7-7. 5-3) is now tied with Park /for second place in the O-K While basketball ^standings. East Grand Rapids, lhe first place ’’team, lost to Northview on Tuesday night. one Hastings faced Gull Lake in varsity action * last Thursday and dropped a 52-39 contest. ’ Virginia Jennings led the Saxons with 13 points and Summer Gillons added 10 points. The next opponent for Hastings today (Thursday) is Lowell on the road. ) To He All New nock Health & ^ajHess ty Grand Opening! Equipment sday, Oct 9a.m. - 6p.m. It's All That You've Been Asking For! S Massage Therapy ® Lap Swimming ® 15 Person Whirlpool 9 Aerobics ® Free Weights ® Spinning (group bike class) ® Selectorized Weight Equipment O Sports Conditioning ^Cardiovascular Equipment O Interval (hi/lo intensity) <4 Treadmills O Circuit (strength/cardio) OP Steppers $ Cardio & Strength (for the mature adult) (4Stationary Bikes S Aqua Exercise Classes 0 And Much More! ” 9 Organized Classes Saxon Katie Willison (34) launches a jumper over a Gull Lake hoopster in non-conference play al Hastings last Thursday. Regardless of credit history, zQ* call for same-day approv;.l. Commonl*t»inl Mortgage CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 LEGAL NOTICE Prownt; All Board monibar* Gvmti Tony Stein and Corl VlieHtr from Barry Co Sheriff • Dapt Mooting called to order by Super Kai*er at 8 p.m. at Carlton Twp. Hall. Clerk » report approved Treasurer * report presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS Deputy Stein reported on their octrvitie* OLD BUSINESS Voted to join tho Sewer ond Water Authority FRHPORT FIRE BD. Voted to appoint current bovd member Rut* Yorger with Cory Smith alter note to Freeport Fire Bd NEW BUSINESS Dove read minute* of la»l MTA meeting. Jock Kinemon * Open House I -4. Oct. 22. Voted to toll old copy machine lor SI 20. Replace old culvert on Vedder Rd. Paid all bill* Adjourned meeting at 8 35. Wilma Daniel* Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser Supervisor (10 23) Located at 915 W. Green St in the Pennock Professional Building For Additional Information Call 948-3139 rennocK Healthcare Services �Page 16 — The Hatt Ings Banner — Thursday, October 23,1997 COURT N€WS: A Hastings man who could have spent a maximum of life in prison on his original charge was sentenced in Circuit Court Thursday lo two years probation and seven months in the Barry County Jail after plead­ ing guilty to a lesser charge of attempting to induce minors lo commit a felony. Bennie David Hudnall. 20. of Hastings, originally was charged with inducing minors to commit a felony after he was accused of daring two minor boys to inappropriately touch each other during a game of "Truth or Dare" in 1995. Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell asked the court to follow sentenc­ ing guidelines and send Hudnall back to jail. "He's still young and there is time to get himself under control and make some changes in his life and present himself as a positive role model." McDowell said. "I think jail would provide some impact regard­ ing his future actions." "He was a participant... in a game of Truth or Dare with a 29-ycar-old and two boys who were 8 and 10 at the lime." Hud­ nall's attorney. Carol Dwyer, told lhe court. "Someone dared lhe boys to do things to each other and to touch the 29-ycar-old in certain places." According to Dwyer, one of the boys claimed Hudnall had dared them and one boy said otherwise. "He is not charged with touching anyone nor was it a fact that Bennie touched anyone and it was not Bennie that dropped his pants." Dwyer said. "Il was the 29-ycar-old who touched them and they touched each other." Dwyer went on to note that the alleged victims in the case have been touched before lhe "Truth or Dare" game. "Lots of people, according lo these boys, have touched them in improper ways." she said. "The slate has expressed great fear that society is at risk from these boys, not from Bennie Hudnall. Unless someone tells these boys this behavior is not acceptable, society may be at risk. So the stale wants to come down hard on Bennie Hudnall to send this message lo these boys." Dwyer said Hudnall wants lo become a useful member of society, that he has a wife and that he has paid a great cost already by having spent four months in jail. "I think more jail for Bennie Hudnall is a misdirected attempt to correct llsc behavior of two teen-aged boys." said Dwyer. Hudnall added that "I've done a lot of ■ thinking about this and 1 would like lo be back in lhe community with my wife." he said. In addition lo jail and probation. Judge James Fisher sentenced Hudnall to perform community service in exchange for half of his $1,000 in fines and SI.000 in court costs. Hudnall also was ordered to obtain mental health services. In other court news: • Carl Junior Pickens. 37 of Hastings, en­ tered a not guilty plea to a charge of first de­ gree criminal sexual conduct and a pre-trial was schedule for Oct. 30 in Circuit Court. Pickens is accused uf engaging in sexual penetration with a boy under the age of 13 some lime in 1988 or 1989. The charge car­ ries a maximum penally of life or any term of yean and mandatory A1DS/STD testing. • Dennis Michael Stine. 36. of Bellevue, appeared for sentencing on a charge of pos­ sessing cocaine, but did not have an attor­ ney. 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Marciniak was on probation for a previous conviction of breaking and entering a vehicle and is considered a habitual offender, aloso having been previously convicted in Eaton County of a felony or an attempt to commit a felony on Dec. 12. 1991. for breaking and entering a building. "It would appear that Mr. Marciniak re­ fuses to take responsibility for his actions. He blames others for his actions and feels sorry for himself." said McDowell. "He has had numerous run-ins with law enforcement. "Mr. Marciniak had belter realize that he is responsible for his own actions because it's going to lead him not to lhe county jail, but to prison." Attorney Terry Knoll spoke in Marciniak'* defense on the original charge of breaking and entering a vehicle, explaining that hi* client had merely offered to drive a friend home from a party. "He understood il would be a parole viola­ tion... as s result of drinking, he pul hit car into the ditch." Knoll said. "He proceeded on home, look a lawn mower in an attempt to gel the vehicle out. He went through two vehicles parked in a driveway looking for something to get the car out." While inside one of the vehicles. Marciniak said he took some cigarettes, sun­ glasses and a St. Christopher's medal. "He did not intend to steal... he was a drunk driver trying lo get himself out of a parole violation." Knoll said. "He wanted to get home." Since then. Marciniak has been brought in on non-payment of fines and pleaded no con­ test to possession of marijuana and con­ sumption of alcohol, said Knoll. While he was in jail for those charges. Marciniak said his girlfriend told police that she did not want him around any more. "He did not know that the girlfriend had told police that she did not want him around." Knoll said. "The police grabbed him when be was trying lo gel into his own apartment." which led to the probation viola­ tion charge. "1 don't think this is lhe appropriate lime for him to go lo prison." Knoll said. "Mr. Marciniak is really not a probation candidate, either." “How can 1 leave him on probation?" said Fisher. "He continues to smoke pot. he con­ tinues to gel drunk. What van you point to as any evidence he can do anything? Arent we just prolonging the inevitable?" "You have to consider what he was doing al that time." said Knoll. "In my opinion, he has come a reasonable way toward getting his life under control." "I wouldn't be here today if I had known that she didn't want me there." Marciniak told Fisher. "I know 1 have problems. I have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and that has a lot to do with my ability lo make deci­ sions. I've been in AA. NA and all that." "So far it's your girlfriend's fault and lhe court's fault that you continue to get into trouble? Is anyone else al fault?" Fisher asked. "It's my fault." Marciniak replied. "But I would not have been there if I had known she didn't want me there. This was a big misunderstanding." After Marciniak declined the opportunity to withdraw his no contest plea. Fisher sen­ tenced him to prison, saying: "You are go­ ing to get oul in lhe relatively near future and while you're in prison, I hope you're go­ ing to think about what you're going through and think about doing something different in the near future." • Samuel Wayne Bolthouse, 21, of (he Michigan Department of Corrections prison in Jackson, returned before Fisher to be re­ sentenced after the Michigan Court of Ap­ peals ruled that his original sentence on a guilty plea of second degree criminal sexual conduct was too harsh. Fisher originaliy had sentenced Bolthouse July 13, 1995, to 120 to 180 months in prison. According to Bokhouse's attorney. William Doherty, lhe Court of Appeals ruled that the sentence was not proportionate under ihc circumstances and that Bolthouse feels that Fisher is biased against him. Fisher was surprised at lhe ruling and de­ nied having any personal bias or prejudice against Bollhouse, he said, and offered Bolt­ house lhe opportunity to be sentenced by another judge. Bolthouse waived that right. McDowell told the court that the “people feel this is a serious enough matter" and that in light of his history and conduct while in prison that Fisher hand down lhe maximum allowable sentence. Fisher noted that Bollhouse has an exten­ sive criminal history, explaining that he had been sentenced in 1989 on a charge of crimi­ nal sexual conduct, that he had been accused of assaulting a staff member al the Adrian Training School, that he had been convicted in 1993 of assault and battery, convicted in 1994 of third degree criminal sexual conduct, and that he was convicted of felonious as­ sault for an attack on a fellow prisoner al lhe Barry County Jail. Fisher added that while Bohhouse was in the Barry County Jail in 1995, he allegedly assaulted another prisoner with a dangerous implement by using lhe center bar of a toilet paper holder to "knock his teeth down his throat while threatening to kill this particu­ lar victim." "And you've had three or four other con­ victions while in the prison system for mis­ conduct." Fisher said. Bolthouse appealed tG Fishci lu sentence him according to recommended guidelines for his particular offense, though McDowell, Doherty and Fisher could not determine lhe actual slate guidelines. e "I was sentenced unfairly." he said. "I'm 21 years old and I’ve been doing time for this crime for three years. Prison is destroying me menially. I’ve lost everything I had. my family, my friends." "I still have lhe same concern* about you that 1 had two years ago and my concerns have been borne oul by what has occurred since." said Fisher. Fisher re-sentenced Bohhouse to spend a minimum of 60 months to a maximum of 180 months in prison with credit for 777 days served. • Bond was set at $2,000 cash assurity for Michael Herrington who was charged with committing assaulting and intimidating be­ havior for alleged assaults on his wife on Oct. II. Herrington pleaded no contest to count (wo of ihc charge He was ordered io have no contact with his wife and was scheduled for sentencing Nov. 6. Precautions suggested for Halloween fun Fun can turn to tragedy in an instant on Halloween unless certain safety precautions are taken, according to Barry County Sheriff Steve DeBoer. "Il's really a mailer of common sense." says DeBoer. "There are thing you really need io watch for when your kids go trick or treating." DeBoer has offered these tips for making Halloween a safe and fun holiday: • Young children should be escorted by an adult, and should go oul before dark. • Costumes should not be loo restrictive; masks that cover the entire face and restrict vision should not be used. • When designing or purchasing a costume, use reflective or light colored materials. • Older children should still be supervised by an adult, but if that is not possible, a lime limit should be set and stuck to. • Never let children go into an unfamiliar neighborhood alone. More tips include: • Encourage children not to eat their treats while trick or treating, wait until they bring them home so lhe goodies can be inspected. • Discard any unwrapped candy or anytlta* that looks ■'s if it may have been tampered with. According to DeBoer, tragedies occur every year that could be avoided by simply following common sense rules. "We hear reports from around the stale of children either finding foreign object* in their candy, or of kids being approached by strangers," said DeBoer. "Although these incidents occur less frequently than before, we can make sure that they don't happen in our community by using the precautionary methods outlined here." He added that: The children of Barry County deserve to have a safe, fun Halloween. We'll do our part, but you need to do yours, too." Police Beat: _______ .________________ _______ Body found at motel, but no charges HASTINGS - No charges will be filed after it was learned that a body was found in a room at the Parkview Motel Friday. Oct. 17. The body was of a woman died of natural causes, according to the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Police said a female in her 30s was apparently taken to lhe motel after her death, but due to circumstances discovered during lhe investigation, it was determined that no crime had occurred. Body in Barry township was suicide BARRY TOWNSHIP - The discovery of a body on Cobb Road last month led lo an initial criminal investigation, but evidence revealed that the 40-year-old female had committed suicide, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff's Department, which assisted at lhe scene. Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik apparently had discovered a missing person's vehicle at the location, and upon further investigation, found the body of the woman laying on the ground in lhe early stages of dacomposrion. The woman had been missing from her home in Kalamazoo for five days before her body was discovered. Hastings man cited after accident DOWLING - A Hastinp man was cited for Hazardous driving Oct II alter lhe vehicle he wu driving easi on Dowling Road west of M-37 left die roadway lo the lhe left, then crossed lhe center line and left the roadway again to the right and struck a tree. David Paul Stockham. 34, was taken to Pennock Hospital where he wax treated and then released. Crash injures Battle Creek man MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - A 19-year-old Battle Creek man wax treated al Pennock Hospital and released after he lost control of his vehicle while iwerviag to miss a deer Oct. 18 on Buller Road near M-66 at about 9 pro. Russell Perry Crosslan was westbound on Butler Rood when lhe deer entered his pteh. He lost control of the 1978 Ford pickup truck, left the roed and Strack a tree. Two passengers. Justin Titus and Matthew Thus were not hurt in the crash. Crash results in drunk driving arrest ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Police wrested a man for operating under the inftacnce, driving on a suspended license, transporting open intoxicants, having improper registration and are seeking a warrant for possession of marijuana after an accident that occured early Monday on Boysen Road south of Nine Mile. Norman Eugene Guerin. 38. of Plainwell, was southbound on Boysen Rood south of Nine Mile when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff's Department. He was wearing a seal belt and was not injured in the accident. Man poses as Social Services worker ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - Police are investigating a report that a man claiming to be a "child protective services" officer approached a home in the 12000 block of Manh Road Oct. 16 at about 5 p.m. The man apparently said he was there to check the living conditions of Ihc children in the home, according lo a report by the Barry County Sheriff's Department. When the resident of the home asked lo see identification, the man was unable to produce any. He fled to his car where a female passenger was waiting and left the scene after a dog came oul of the house toward lhe man. The Barry County Family Independence Agency reported having no one on lhe road al that time. The man is described as being between 28 and 35 years of age, with sandy blond hair. He was last seen wearing a denim jean jacket, black shirt, black denim jeans and tennis shoes. The woman had long, blond hair. They fled in a two-tone, metallic Mercury Sable with cranberry color on the lop and gray on the bottom. Vehicle burglarized while couple hiking YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A Grand Rapids couple returned to their vehicle after taking a two-hour hike in Yankee Springs to find the passenger window smashed and several items missing Oct. 5. The couple had parked at lhe comer of Chief Noonday Road and Norris Road. Taken from the vehicle were a purse and its contents, a cellular phone, an air compressor and a leather bag. The incident remains under investigation by (he Barry County Sheriffs Department. Items stolen when home is broken into DOWLING - A piggy bank, a rifle and ammunition were taken when a home in the 1700 block of Drake Road was broken into Oct. 7. reports lhe Barry County Sheriff’s Department. The incident remains under investigation. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-10-30.pdf 35131325a076f233241171979605b87e PDF Text Text hAtiiNC rft’,«ciicnA’> h Prep football finals Friday Nine Russians visit Hastings See Page 10 ill See Plags 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C-3 f; — — HAS^5 I Hastings ANNER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30,1987 VOLUME 144, NO. 44 PRICE str County OK’s maximum millage, tax rate down by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers Tuesday voted 4-3 to adopt (he maximum allowable millage rale of 6.6049 mills for 1997 after hearing one objection from the public. Commissioners Rod Goebel. Emmet Her­ rington and Tim Burd voted “no." Commis­ sioner Sandy James was absent. The new millage rale is .3246 mill more than the county could have levied without a "troth in taxation" public hearing. The larger amount was approved "in order to carry out policies and funding levels" in the 1998 budget, the board said in a resolution. The millage rale includes 4.9776 mills for county general operations. 0.2489 for Charl­ ton Park operations. 0.2489 for the County Commission on aging. 0.8806 mill for Central Dispalch/E-911. and another 0.2489 for Central Dispatch. Without the hearing, the county could not increase tax levies and would have lost $308,922 in expected revenue because of the Headlec Tax Limitation Amendment. Headlce is designed to keep the rate of property tax increase no higher than the rate of inflation. Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough said this year’s inflationary rollback is be­ cause of growth in the county. "We’ve had a small reduction fraction (from the Hcadlee rollback)," Coumy Ad­ ministrator Michael Brown told the board. Total millage revenue for general county op­ erations. as a result, will be slightly more than $4.3 million, he said. With the extra­ voted millages (for Charlton Park. COA, 911. etc.) the tax revenue will be nearly $6 million. During the public hearing, citizen Timo- Sm COUNTY, continued page 3 Early snowstorm leaves thousands without power by Sbelly Suber and The Associated Press About 1.000 Barry County residents were still struggling with power outages three days after a historic blast of winter exploded on southwest Michigan Sunday evening. The storm initially left about 6.700 homes and businesses in the dark. Il is the earliest in recent memory that heavy snowful has caused such widespread chaos. David McIntyre of WBCH Radio in Hast­ ings said snow has not fallen in October in the last four years and only I 1/2 inches fell in October 1992. Wet. heavy snow piling up to four inches between 3:30 p.m. Sunday and 3 a m. Mon­ day in some areas caused trees to bend and break and lake power lines crashing to the ground in areas all over the county. Rain Sunday turned to snow when temper­ atures dipped to 28 degrees. McIntyre said. As of noon Wednesday, the temperature was back up to a seasonal norm of 58 degrees. Consumers Energy Company reported having 83 separate Barry County locations without electricity at press time, said spokesman Timothy Pietryga of the Grand Rapids office. "Wc’rc expecting to have them restored by midnight.*’ he said. Areas still without power Wednesday, and subsequently lacking heal and water, included "pockets" in Gun Lake. Middleville. Hast­ ings. Freeport and Delton, said Pietryga. "When you get down to those very small pocket areas, it gets very time intensive and very labor intensive, which is quite common when you get down to the tail end of restora­ tion." said Pietryga. who explained that dis­ tribution lines from the sub stations are the first to be restored. “We take care of the largest areas first and work our way down." he said. "You can't go to one residence and repair the power line be­ cause it doesn’t do any good if the line you’re connecting to is dead. So we have to take care of the distribution lines first." He said his company has about 600 crews throughi the region working to restore power. Some crews were called into the area from Detroit. Indiana. Ohio Edison and northern Michigan to assist. In all. about 350.000 Consumers customers lost power. Sm STORM, continued page 3 Amanda Puben, right, and her friend Yayi Shafer-Spece are pictured among me many Haboween decorations set up in the front yard of the Pulon rotidanoe. Halloween decorations light up urea residence by Mary Warner Staff Wnter Barb and Larry Pullen like Io decorate their Irving Road yard during holidays. On Thanksgiving, they set up a four- by eight-foot sign containing 300 lights pro­ claiming "Happy Thanksgiving." At Christmas, "there's lights all over," Barb Pullen said. At Easter there are lit-up bun­ nies. And on Halloween, there’s giant pump­ kins, lit-up gravestones and witches and ghosts. "I never got to do it as a kid," Pullen said of her decorating. "My husband goes all out forme." Those passing by will frequently stop their cars and spend some lime gazing at the decorations. Pullen said. "We had some girts on horses ride by and say they love all our decorations." Last weekend, the Pulleas deeded to joaa in a campsite decorating com it al Yankee Spnnp Stale Part The Palleu were carep­ ing in their motorhome for the wrekrnd. However, even with their large lil-np witches and ghosts, the Pullens 'didn't even come close" to winning, she said. Other campers went all out. she said, with creapy spider webs, lots of lights, and even a hearse. Still, their yard during Halloween is cute enough to attract crowds of trick-or-tnaim — if they didn't live where they do. "We're loo far out of town to get a lol of trick-or- treaters." she said. Hastings plans extensive celebration of Christmas Low hanging branches and trees across the roads caused the biggest headaches for motorists and schools as more than four inches of wet snow weighed heavy on Barry County's fall foliage. I by David T. Yaang Editor The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce’s ambitious plans for a Christmas fes­ tival Weekend Dec. 4-7 got a boost from the City Council Monday night. The council approved a request to have Christmas trees placed on downtown side­ walks from Dec. I to 31 as part of the cele­ bration. The move grants a stay of a local ordinance that prohibits obstructions being placed on city sidewalks. Brian Shumway, representing the Christ­ mas Festival Committee of the chamber, said the decorated, potted Christmas trees will be kept off the curbs and will be placed only by storefronts. "We think it will add a nice, festive touch to the downtown area (during the holiday season)." Shumway said. He added that many potted trees also will be placed on the courthouse lawn. This year's holiday celebration in Hastings will be even more extensive than in the past. I The four-day festival will start with the Mu­ sicians’ Showcase Thursday evening, Dec. 4, followed Friday. Saturday and Sunday by ac­ tivities such as a green sale, craft show, Christmas tea. business open houses, tree decorating, group caroling, cookies and hot chocolate, luminaries, candy sale, poster contest winners* displays. Christmas stories with Santa, free movies al the Cinema, sto­ rytelling. a festival concert al the Thomappte Valley Church, the American Cancer Soci­ ety’s home tour, a live nativity and the an­ nual "Of Christmas Past" celebration at Charlton Park. Councilwoman Evelyn Brower said she was particularly pleased with plans for the "Stuff a Bus" program at the Kmart pnrking lot. in which clothing will be collected for the needy. In a related move, the council also ap­ proved a request from the Lions Club to have the annual parade at 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 6. The route. Lions officials said, will Sm CELEBRATION, curt, page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 30. 1997 Longtime Delton librarian dies just before new facility opens by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Just 12 hours before the new Delton District Library opened for the first lime, the woman who spearheaded the building project lost her battle with cancer. Dorothy Texter, 64. died Sunday at her Delton residence. Before her retirement earlier this year. Texter had been al the helm of Delton’s public library for 20 years. She made the most of the tiny space that served library patrons from four townships and was often applauded for her efforts to operate the library, as one of her co-workers said, like a “well-oiled machine." At the same lime. Texter had dreams to serve the community in a better way and she rallied community groups and citizens who became dedicated to her vision of a larger, better library structure. Volunteers worked countless hours to raise funds to build the new library without taxing local citizens. Texter was always optimistic about making the goal of $400,000, and she always seemed as thrilled with a donation of pennies and volunteer labor as she was with the grants the project received for thousands of dollars. When the new library project was in its early financial planning stages. Gary News Briefs Trip to visit Renoir exhibit The Thomapplc Arts Council of Barry County and River Bend Travel will sponsor a bus trip Dec. 14 to the Art Institute of Chicago to view the works of Pierre Auguste Renoir. The exhibit. "Renior’s Portraits: Im­ pressions of an Age." is the first major traveling exhibit devoted to his works. Sixty-five public and private collectors have contributed portraits for the show­ ing. Though the trip is a month and half away. Reservations must be made by Friday. Nov. 14. The bus will leave leave at 7:30 a.m. Sunday . Dec. 14. and return at 10 p.m. There will be ample time for shopping in downtown Chicago. Cost of the trip is $55. which in­ cludes coffee and rolls cn route, the ticket to the exhibit and round-trip transportation, the trip will be limited to the first 40 people. To make reservations, call 945-98'2. Blood drive set at St. Ambrose A Red Cross blood drive will be held from I to 7 p.m. Monday. Nov. 3. al the St. Ambrose Church in Delton. Those who are at least 17 years old. weigh al least ! 10 pounds, arc in rea­ sonably good health and haven't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive are eligible to contribute. Trick-or-Treat hours scheduled Traditional Halloween Trick-or-Treat ing will take place in Hastings from 5 to X p.m. Friday evening. Police Chief Jerry Sarver reminds par­ ents and children to observe safety sug­ gestions. such as wearing light or reflective clothing, being aware of traffic, not allowing younger children to go alone, wearing only masks that do not obscure vision and checking candy before eating it. Chamber dinner slated for Nov. 7 The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will have its annual dinner Frday evening. Nov. 7. al the Hastings Country Club. Tlie speaker will be Tom Groos. chief executive officer of E. Tydcn AB. parent company of the Viking Corp, and Tydcn Seal of Hastings. He will talk about "Keeping Hastings Competitive in the Global Economy." Dixie Stadcl-Manshum said one of the reasons Gross was asked Io speak is that the Viking Corp./Tydcn Seal is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. She added that the local firms have been very supportive of the community. Groos also is active in the commu­ nity. serving on the Hastings Board of Education. YMCA Youth Council. First Prebytcrian Church and the board of advisors for the Salvation Army of Kent County. The chamber board of directors also will be recognizing recipients of the Brick Award. Chamber Participation Award and Chamber Member of the Year Award. A social hour will be at 6 p.m.. fol­ lowed by the meal at 7 and then the evening's program RSVPs must be sent to the chamber office by Friday. Oct 31 Buckland, who was one of the leaders of the project, recalled that there were only six to eight people in the room that really believed the project would become a reality. Because of Texter. the vision came true, he said. Texter had an indomitable spirit, the Rev. William A. Hertel said Wednesday during the funeral al Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. “Dorothy had an unconquerable courage, an unconquerable faith and an unconquerable love. I don't think the word quit r give up were even in her vocabulary." Hertel said. “She had a vision for her family, a vision for the Delton Public Library and a vision for this church. No matter what the obstacles, no matter how high the mountains, she was always able to overcome them and always with a terrific smile on her face and love in her heart." he said. Buckland said Texter gave the community a lesson in leadership, "sometimes leading us from the front and sometimes the rear, making us aware that we all have the responsibility." When Tcxtcr's health status worsened in recent weeks, library staff, library board members and volunteers scurried to move into the new library building, hoping that Texter would be able to sec the library in Folk, bluegrass set at Showcase Bluegrass, country and folk music by Overdrive and Jerry Ball will be featured at the Musicians Showcase tonight at 6:30 at Arby’s. Overdrive will be making its third Showcase appearance, since it formed last winter. Members arc from Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo and all have played or arc playing with other groups such as the Williams Family. Heartland and River City Bluegrass. Ball, from Battle Creek, blends origi­ nal -nd traditional songs. He has re­ cently released a CD. Scaling al the Showcase is on a firstcome. first-served basis. workers and others. Those who want to "adopt" families should call Love Inc. al 945-9555 be­ tween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Signup should be done by Dec. I with Love Inc. or the FIA. ‘Under the Sea’ carnival planned to her community." Filiputti said. "She knew the needs and wants of the community . She put her heart and soul into it. She was a totally Christian person in every way. Site had real high ethics, but she still was not stuffy. She was so much fun. She was honest and truthful." On a personal level. Filiputti said Texter "was a lot of support to me" whenever she needed a confidante. A little over a week before Tcxtcr's death, many Delton citizens were wearing pink ribbons as an outward sign of support for Tcxtcr's battle with cancer and to let her know how much she meant to the community. The ribbon campaign was organized by Beth Broadhurst and another friend. Texter was born in Saline. Mich., and graduated from Milan High School in 1951. She received a bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan University and many years later went back to school, canting a master's degree in library science from Western Michigan University in 1980. She was an elementary school teacher for three years in Battle Creek's Lakeview School System and a year in Hastings. Texter became Delton's librarian in November 1976. Over the years. Texter has been praised for building up the Delton library and its services. In PAX), she was named grand marshal of Delton's Founder's Weekend festivities j by Mary Warner Staff Writer A meeting held by Hastings Area Schools to discuss character education yielded a vari­ ety of viewpoints on the subject. After an hour and a half of discussion in which some expressed concern over the pos­ sible inclusion of character education in Hastings' curriculum, and others pushed for a further exploration of the subject, it was de­ cided that another meeting needed to be held to continue the discussion. No dale or time has been set for it yet. Tlie Hastings School Board has chosen character education as one of four areas it will study or focus on this school year. To be discussed at the meeting were such things as whose responsibility it is to teach chil­ dren character, if the leaching of character ed­ ucation in Hastings schools is desirable or necessary, what is already being done in Hastings schools, what constitutes good character, and w research has been done measuring the effectiveness of character edu­ cation. In talking about the subject of what is al­ ready being done in Hastings schools to promote good character, school board mem­ ber Kim Alderson said that "character educa­ tion has always been a part of this commu­ nity. We know that we have character educa­ tion incorporated into the curriculum every day." The current study of character educa­ tion. she said, is "basically to see if there was anything else we could do." Dave Arnold, director of educational ser­ vices for the district, also said "character edu­ cation is something that's not new." He said that when instructors teach such subjects as literature and social studies, issues of charac­ ter arc discussed. Beth Robb, assistant principal al Hastings High School, pointed out that the high school handbook outlines the school's rules and expectations for students and gives con­ sequences for the breaking of rules. "In the handbcxik we emphasize students taking re­ sponsibility for their actions." she said. A member of (Ise PTO al Northeastern pointed out that Northeastern is already fo­ cusing on the character traits of "respect" and "responsibility." "There are a lol of posters around school about respect and responsibility." the PTO member said. "I've heard so many wonderful comments from kids and parents." The PTO member said the result of the school's em­ phasis on respect and responsibility is that students arc being more considerate of each other. "At Northeastern, it's a good thing, and people are responding to it," she said. A Northeastern teacher agreed, saying the emphasis in her school on respect and re­ sponsibility "is a really cool thing." With it, she said, teachers arc able to remind students "about certain things that arc important." Dealing with the question of whether char­ acter education is needed, one educator pointed out that businesspeople defined for another school district some of the things they arc looking for in prospective employ­ ees. According to the educator, the business­ people said they were looking for good Tlie second annual Red Cross Holiday Ball will be held Saturday evening. Nov. 29. al the Hastings Moose Lodge. A social hour will start things al 7 p.m. and dance music will begin at 8. The music will be provided again by "Les Jazz." and by a classic rock band. "Echo." The Red Cross is celebrating its 80th year. Ticket prices are $10 for one and $15 per couple. Included in the price of ad­ mission is music, dance and food. Attire is semi-formal. There also will be a 50-50 drawing and dix»r prizes. Members of the Moose Lodge also will prepare an all-you-can-eat buffet style breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, fried potatoes and toast for $5. Profits from that meal will be shared by the R<*d Cross and the Moose Lodge. tickets are available at the Parkview Motel, the Credit Bureau. D&N Mort­ gage. Advanced Commercial Printers. WBCH Radio and the Barry County chapter of the Red Cross office. For more information, call 945-3122 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. grown and become a positive community asset. Her service through the years to her church and other groups have helped enrich Delton and its citizens," the award said. Memorial contributions in Tcxtcr’s honor may be made to the Dehor District Library. Barry Community Hospice or Faith United Methodist Church. communication skills, good problem-solv­ ing skills, people who can work wdl in a group, and people with a sei of values, who could, for example, understand the impor­ tance of being on lime and otherwise act re­ sponsibly. An elementary teacher felt character educa­ tion was necessary because "we're always looking to improve. We may be doing OK. We may be doing good. Bui there may be ways of doing things better. I think a lot of us think we can make it better." As for the question of what constitutes good character, a mi?!te school teacher said he would "like to know if there are shared values in the community." "My truth is that we are hurting terribly for a lack of a clear understanding of what values this community would support," he said. "I need the confidence that you (the community) are behind me." Some members of the group suggested that another description be substituted for character education. "The term character education has become a political buzz word." one participant said, which as a result, "scares some parents." After discussion on the possible need for increased participation of parents in the schools, one parent suggested substituting the idea of character education with "having policies and procedures that promote parental involvement." Other suggestions were to substitute the descriptions "life skills train­ ing" or the "leaching of good citizenship" for the term "character education." One parent expressed worry that character education has not yet been defined by the dis­ trict — what it is. how it would be taught, etc. A community member responded by say­ ing "I don't know that it's so important that we have a working definition of character." Rather, he said, what may need to be identi­ fied is the need for character education. "If we don't really see a need for it, I don't know if we need to do anything more." he said "I would hate to embrace something that could become a seven-headed gargoyle." Concern was also expressed that enforcing a specific code of behavior would limit par­ ents' prerogatives to raise their children with individual standards and/or values. Aa educa­ tor responded by saying "I don't think any­ body's trying to narrow down character to a seven-word definition that everyone has to Parents arc invited to bring children in sixth grade and younger to the Thornapplc Valley Church’s Halloween al­ ternative "Under the Sea" carnival from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Fridav al the cast gym of Hastings Middle School and the Central Elementary multi-purpose room. Carla Smith, associate minister al the church, said the carnival is an alternative to traditional trick-ortreating, adding that this is the I Ith year it has been held. She said more than 2.500 people attended last year. There is no charge for admission. The people of church have made dona­ tions to cover the costs of candy. Games and a puppet show also will be included. The church asks that those attending do not wear scary costumes. 5or more information, call 948-2549. Red Cross plans 2nd holiday ball Dorothy Texter because of "her dedication and zest for her job as librarian." which has made the library "a friendly and helpful oasis of information. "Through her leadership, the library has Character education meeting yields variety of viewpoints ‘Adopt a family’ campaign starts Names now arc available to anyone who wants to provide Christmas baskets to the needy through the "adopt a family" program in Hastings. The annual project, sponsored by Love Inc. and the Barry County Family Independence Agency, matches the names of families to people willing io contribute to making their holiday sea­ son a little brighter. The families have given permission for their names to be distruibulcd to individuals, organiza­ tions. churches, office staffs, factory operation al its new quarters before her death. But. Texter died al 10 p.m. Sunday, said her friend Claudette Filiputti. who is the assistant librarian. That made Monday's opening of the library "bittersweet." Filiputti said. It was nice that Tcxtcr's sister. Phyllis Brownlee, of Ann Arbor was the first to enter the new library building when the doors opened to the public, she said. And throughout the day. all of Tcxtcr's family , "one at a time." came to view the new library. Tcxtcr's husband. Bud. had previously video-taped volunteers and staff moving books and furniture into the new library so his wife could view the excitement and share in it vicariously. Barry County Commissioner Rod Goebel at Tuesday's County Board meeting expressed condolences to Tcxtcr's family. "She did so much for the community.” Goebel said after the meeting, adding that he was impressed with the way she managed the former small library. "If Dorothy wasn't there (as librarian). I don't think it would have happened" in the near future. he said of the new building. "We owe a lot of thanks to her" for her leadership. Goebel said his daughter “Katie said 'it was loo bad she (Texter) didn't see that library.' but I told Katie she saw that library long before anybody else did." Filiputti described Texter as "a true friend to the community." Texter "was totally dedicated as a librarian live by." However, another teacher said, "if parents, teachers and community leaders can't sit down and agree on some of these values. I think it's sad." TWil> muKN M ■JITTVrCVlCV with special volunteer effort Nearly 30 Hastings High School students joined efforts county-wide Saturday, Oct. 25 to observe the national observance of "Make A Difference Day* when they conducted a scavenger hunt around town. The event was a project of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC). a sub-group of the Barry Community Foundation. Food and other essential items gathered door-to-door by the teens were g.ven to local food banks. Scavenger hunts also took place in Lake Odessa and Delton. State Rep. Terry Geiger next 1st Friday speaker State Rep. Terry Geiger will be the guest speaker al the next presentation of the First Friday foruin at n<x»n Nov. 7 al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Geiger, a Republican, is expected to talk about the latest issues to confront state lawmakers in Lansing, including the Durant decision on funding special education, the economy, education, the environment and term limits. He has spoken at two previous programs, including one early in 1997 on “the state of the state." Geiger, a former chairman of the Barry County Republican Party and former Wood­ land Township trustee, first was elected to the State Legislature in 1*194 to succeed the retiring Bob Bender. His 87th District in­ cludes all of Barry County and the southern third of Ionia County. He has not formally announced whether he will seek a third twoyear term in the Michigan House of Repre­ sentatives. where he now serves on the Ap­ propriations Committee. A resident of Woodland Tow nship. he and his wife. Jan. run a small agricultural sales business. Chief Sales, in l-akc Odessa. The First Friday scries of forums, spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hast­ ings. Those attending may bring their own lunches or purchase light fare at the fall. In response to a comment that "some of us arc looking for utopia." the teacher as­ serted that if values arc taught, "we’re not going to have utopia, but al least we can make it better." Dealing with the question of what research has been done to measure the effectiveness of character education, one teacher suggested "kxiking at schools who haved tried it to see how they've dealt with it." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 30. 1997 — Page 3 STORM...continued from peso 1 Residents of this home off of M-43 in Delton received a big surprise Sunday evening when a tree in their front yard fell during the storm. 6.700 in Barry County. 21.000 in Kalama* zoo County and 25.000 in Grand Rapids. “We certainly appreciate the patience of our customers and we're doing everything we can do restore power as quickly and as safely M we can.” Pietryga said. Schools in Delton. Hastings and Mid­ dleville were called off Monday and Tuesday, primarily because roads blocked by lowhanging limbs and downed trees made them impassible by buses and cars. The Maple Valley district closed school Monday only and the Lakewood schools were able to remain open. In Hastings, the middle school gym served as an emergency shelter and housed some 60 to 70 victims of power outages who sought shelter from the chilly temperatures. "The Red Cross brought in cots and we provided TVs and VCRs to keep people en­ tertained.” said Middle School Principal Michael Spahr. "We had about 60 io 70 people in our west gym area on Monday night and probably 40 to 50 Tuesday night.” Those taking shelter al the middle school also were able to use the school's showers, and food was provided by the Red Cross. Spahr said. "I've been here five years and so far. we haven't had to do this before.” he said. “But we are certainly a community minded school and we were happy to help.” Spahr said power was returned Io the Hast­ ings area by about 3 am. Wednesday. None of the superintendents of the five county school districts recalled having to close school as a result of snow before Hal­ loween. And. two districts each had one building lose electricity — Hastings' Pleasantview Elementary School on Lacey Road was out until Tuesday afternoon and McFall Elemen­ tary in Middleville was out all day Monday. One sports contest al Hastings was can­ celed after the girls* basketball team was un­ able to play against Northview Tuesday be­ cause their opponents still had no power to their building. Thomapplc-Kellogg's Superintendent Jay Cason added he docs not recall closing school before Thanksgiving because of snow. "Our main concern was safety,” said Maple Valley Superintendent Carl Volz. "It was lough for us because there were so many trees down and hanging low that they were blocking the county roads. ” ”We just had intcrmitlanl power losses." said Delton-Kclkigg Superintendent Marsha Wells. "And we had some roof leakage at the high school due to the ice." ° According to reports, the unusual weather resulted from a cold front moving down from Canada and colliding with a warm front from the Pacific ocean. Nearly six inches, two more than Sunday's snowfall, fell in October of 1989 in one 24 hour period. Thai same month, there were 13 days when temperatures were in the 70s and two days in the 80s. said McIntyre. Tlie clash caused a missive snowstorm in Colorado. "You could hear it from 11 o'clock on. just popping." said Kalamazoo resident Heidi Stafford, who lost power during the night when full-foliage trees crashed onto power lines. Up to eight inches of snow blanketed parts of Michigan early Monday before the remnants of the storm blew northeastward into Canada. Colorado got nearly 4 1/2 feet over the weekend, and Nebraska received 23 inches. At least 16 deaths in seven states were blamed on the weather, and Colorado author­ ities searched for several missing hunters and a woman missing since Friday night. Her car was found Sunday amid high snowdrifts. Colorado's death loll reached eight Monday with reports of three more deaths, including two in weather-related traffic accidents. The third was a 20-ycar-old soldier, whose body was found Sunday behind Fort Carson's youth services center. Venturing out in a short-sleeve shirt, he apparently died of ex­ posure. A Wyoming man who survived three days in his track after he lost his way in whiteout conditions was rescued Monday by Colorado troopers. He was taken to a hospital with hypothermia. The storm's timing and strength height­ ened awareness of El Nino, the weather-dis­ rupting phenomenon caused by warmer-thannormal waler sloshing across the Pacific Ocean. While experts were not ready to blame El Nino specifically for the storm, they did not dismiss its influence. "Il fits very well with the pattern,** said Martin Kocrling. a research meteorologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. "We often have an early snow in Colorado — rarely as dramatic as this one — but it can happen. However, it tends to happen a little bit more frequently during El Nino.” He noted that there have been about 20 El Ninos over the past 100 years, and each of the 20 was defined by wet. cold autumns followed by mild and dry winters. "We're right on track with the expected effects.” he said. CELEBRATION, continued from page 1 be the same as in past years, starting and ending at the Kmart parking lot. hi other business at Monday night's meet­ ing, the council: • Agreed to pay the cost, out of the city's water fund, for the Dibble Street water loop­ ing project rather than have residents in the platted area be specially assessed. Developer James Wiswcll made the request to extend a water main from the subdivision north on Dibble Street to link with an existing main and form a looped system with Montgomery Street. The Planning Commission and City Council insisted on the looping, which Di­ rector of Public Services Jeff Mansfield will improve water quality and fire service. When asked why he didn't pay for the pro­ ject himself, Wiswcll said he didn't think people buying the lots in his subdivision should pay for work that was occurring off­ site. The cost of the looping project, now es­ timated at $5,000. will be determined before council officially approved the expenditure from its water fund. • Agreed Io apply, with Hastings and Rut­ land Charier Townships, for a $100,000 "Building a Sense of Place" grant from the Michigan Municipal League. The grant would pay (*>r designing and developing a community information computer system. A local match of $20,000 is required. If the grant is approved, the city will pay $15,000 and the two townships will kick in $2,500 apiece. • Set public hearings for 7:30 p.m. Mon­ day. Nov. 10. on a request by Habitat for Humanity for extension of sewer and waler to its newest project house on Thom Street and on establishing a special assessment dis­ trict for houses on the now completed Mar­ shall Street project. • Adopted two new ordinances. One will allow the Planning Commission to permit deviations from site improvement require­ ments. affecting churches, schools, hospitals and public and institutional uses. Tlie other ordinance deals with signage requirements in B-l and B-2 (business) districts. • Authorized city administration to negotr ate the right of first refusal to purchase five homes on Michigan Street between Court and Center streets. The move was prompted by the Downtown Development Authority, which wants to increase public parking on the south side of the central business district. • Voted 5*1 with one abstention to renew the extension of a letter of credit for $350,000 to Hanover Village to assure com­ pletion of Barfield Drive within the housing development project. The extension will be until Oct. 31, 1998. David Jaspersc ab­ stained and Brower voted "no” after determin­ ing that it was Hanover’s third extension of credit. The clerk and Mayor Frank Campbell were authorized to sign the agreement with Fred Jacobs and Douglas DeCamp of Flexi­ ble Horizons, which has replaced Hcfferan Properties as the other interested party in the project. • Approved a request from Hastings Plas­ tics to have an option to buy property in the new industrial park. Hastings Plastics, a plastic injection molding business now lo­ cated inside lhe industrial incubator, now has 14 employees and hopes to add as many as 50 when they move to the park, according to co-owners Mike Brooks and Tim Jacobs. • Was told that the city continues to work with tlie local schools, the county. Kellogg Community College and the library on es­ tablishing a wide area network connected by fiber optic cable. City Manager Howard Pen­ rod said the more entities that participate, the cheaper the cost. The network will enable all parties to do data, video and voice transfer. "It's an tipportunity to link computers togetlier without a modem." Penrod explained. • Decided to have a workshop, with no date confirmed as yet. on policy governing when and when not to establish special as­ sessment districts for improving or paving gravel roads and comer lots. "We must decide as a group how we want to proceed in handling these roads." Penrod said. "Il would be helpful for us to review. Jeff (Mansfield) and 1 are confused about what the policy should be." Historic Bowens Mills sold to owners’ children by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The fate of historic Bowens Mills has been cloudy for the past several months since owners Marion and Ron Frye put the 1864 cider and gnst mill, its buildings and property up for sale. Now the sale is cemented and the identity of tlie new owners came as a big (and happy) surprise to the Fryes. "The legacy will go on and the reins arc in Carlccn and Owen's hands." Marion said on tlie telephone Friday morning. "I'm excited about it." Carlccn and Owen Sabin arc the Fryes* daughter and son-in-law. who live in the 1860s Bowen House on the edge of the Bowens Mills property in Yankee Springs Township. Tlie sale of Bowens Mills was finalized Thursday night over the phone. Marion said, because she and her husband are cn route to Florida. The Sabins and their children have been instrumental in the success of Bowens Mills since Marion and her late husband Neil Cook purchased it in 1978. The Sabins had a hand in the restoration and maintenance and helped with the cider making and festivals on the grounds over the years. They introduced the addition of covered wagons pulled by draft horses to add flavor to the Bowens Mills festivities. And every year they opened their Victorian home to visitors for an annual tour. The Fryes had announced that their final public festival at Bowens Mills would be Oct. 19. After the event. Marion said. "We both realized we could not let the dream out of our hands. Sunday night when I was thinking about it. I said we'll keep it and just do the best we can without festivals.” Her daughter Carlccn was having the same thoughts and (old Marion. "Mom. we have to keep it going." "I was thinking about leasing it to some­ one to keep n going." Marion said, and Car­ lccn and Owen were thinking about the pos­ sibility ot asking if they could lease it. Now. the Sabins have decided to buy Bowens Mills, she said. "This is a real surprise to all of us that this could happen so quickly.' Marion said Friday. "This morning when I turned the TV on and was watching a Christian station. I heard: 1 don't know about tomorrow, but 1 know who holds my hand.' And that's it. We're just going to leave it in His hands, which is what we did in the first place." At Sunday's festival. Marion had told the crowd. “We don't know who the new owners will be. but the Lord does." The “drcam" that Marion mentioned dates hack to the vision she and her late husband Neil had after they fir I saw the mill when it had crumbling foundations and beams, bro­ ken windows and doors with missing hinges and locks. "The mill had been vacated for nearly 40 years and lime had taken its toll." Marion said in a feature article a decade ago. "Yci a feeling of excitement hit both of us way down deep inside. A vision was coming. We could sec the old mill standing straight and proud, with fresh pait.t. new (old) windows, ready once again to serve the public. This lime a place for fun and enjoyment. A place for young people to learn about (he past, a place where older folks could reminisce and remember years when life wasn’t so easy or rushed. It could also be a wonderful place for outdoor gospel concerts, festivals, reunions, picnics and school and retirees' lours could he enjoyed." Those visions became a reality and now Marion and Ron arc thrilled that the mill is being passed to a new generation with »he same interest in preserving the pasi. Police Beat: COUNTY... thy Hanlon asked why the county has to raise taxes and can't hold the line on spend­ ing. Hanlon said he is tired of tax increases at the federal, state and county levels. "Why doesn't the county give up some­ thing instead of the taxpayers giving up something?” he asked. He mentioned county per diems or money to repair the animal shelter "when you can fix it with a stick of dynamite and a bull­ dozer or privatization.” Brown said he wanted to provide "some clarification to what is an extremely compli­ cated subject. Il's unfair that it is so compli­ cated... Last year, we levied 5.001 mills (for county operations). This year with truth in taxation, and with that additional $300,000 in revenue we will levy 4.9776 mills. So your assessments that you have on your property will be less mills than last year. "Truth in taxation says that you must hold your amount of revenue in 1998 to '97's level. If you calculate it out with new construction, if you're growing, you're going to sec more revenue... You're going to have new construction, additional SEV (stale equalized valuation) on the roll to levy against and truth in taxation says you have to hold it against inflation or to last year's dollar. Without the truth in taxation approval, the board could have only levied 4.733 mills for county general operations. "We're just saying, wait a minute, we want to acknowledge that new construction, which brings with it additional costs, etc..” Brown said. "We're not raising the tax rate. We're go­ ing backwards in the lax rate.” Several commissioners debated their philosophies about taxes. Commissioner Tim Burd said "there is a concept that the county doesn't seem to think too much of. is actually reducing the tax we put on people. All I hear from any­ body on the county level is our budget is loo tight now. "Can we find $308,000 (of cuts) in our budget?" Burd asked. "I could (without touching any body's budget). "Since I've been here, we’ve never had to make any hard decisions on the budget. We've made some across the board things, but when it came right down to actually do­ ing something and making some serious hard choices, we've never done it. And we never will until we have to. I think we ought to give $308,000 back to the people it came from." he said, rather than taking every dollar available. Board Chairman Jim Bailey said he agrees with Burd's thoughts. ”1 don't like paying higher taxes any more than the next person," Bailey said. "There was an election and an elected mil­ lage rale of 5.87. That's been reduced. Now we're looking at 4.97 (for county operations) so there's almost a full mill (less). Actu­ ally... we're almost a million dollars less than what we could take (without the Headier rollback).” he said. "What it boils down to is if we want to give a $300,000 lax break, we can't afford it." Burd said. Maybe they can't afford to pay it. Just because we say sorry, we can't afford it (a tax break), we have the authority to make them pay it. They don't have the au­ thority to say they don't want to pay it." Most recently, the council went against administrative recommendation to specially assess paving a gravel road near the Taffcc addition and voted to have the city* pay for lite sen ice instead. • Learned from Campbell and Penrod that Jon and Jan Cohoon finally received their liquor license to go with their new. but as yet unopened restaurant. "Jonny Cohoon's." They said the request of the Liquor Control Commission had been held up by red tape and several incidents. Two off-duty troopers hurt in crash CARLTON TOWNSHIP - Two off-duty Michigan Stale Police troopers from the Hastings post were injured Saturday after a deer entered the path of their vehicle at M-43 near Barber Road, causing them to lose control and hit a tree. The driver, Bryan Allen Fuller. 28. of Middleville is listed in stable condition at Pennock Hospital in Hastings, while his passenger and on duly partner. Raymond Andrew Durham. 29. of Woodland, was treated for his injuries and released. According to a report by stale police. Fuller was westbound on M-43 when a deer entered the path of his Toyota Camry from the south. Fuller apparently tried Io evade (he deer but still struck the animal before running off of the roadway Io the right. Police said Fuller lost control, slid in high grass and struck a large tree on the driver's side. Fuller was apparently trapped inside the vehicle, police said. Both men were wearing their seat belts, and according to the report, no citations were issued and alcohol was reported not be a factor. Vandals damage Yankee Springs building YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Michigan State Police arc still seeking information leading to the arrest of a subject or subjects who caused more than $2,000 damage to the Yankee Springs Recreation Area's Day Center on Gun Lake. The vandalism took place sometime between Saturday night. Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26. police said. Police said large, plate glass windows were broken and a Pepsi machine was tipped over inside the building, located at 2104 Gun Lake Road near the public beach. Intoxicated man arrested by police MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - A Belding man was arrested for drunk driving and having open intoxicants in his vehicle after he was stopped by Barry County Sheriffs Deputies on M-66 near Butler Road Oct. 24. Brian Patrick Vandenburg. 20, was founded to have a blood alcohol level of .20, more than twice the legal limit, when he was arrested. Wisconsin welfare fraud suspect held PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - An attempt to help a stranded motorist Oct. 24 resulted in an arrest of a Delton woman on an outstanding felony warrant from Chippewa County, Wisconsin, for felony welfare fraud. Consucla Elizabeth Loofboro. 37. was taken into custody on the warrant for which a $5,000 bond had been set in Wisconsin after she was seen standing near a vehicle on Milo Road near Parker Road. However, Barry County 56th District Court Magistrate Glen Staup set a $2,000 bond for Loofboro. who was released after posting 10 percent ($200). Wisconsin police officials told the Barry County Sheriffs Department that if Loofboro was unable to post their $5,000 bond they would extradite her back to their jurisdiction. But Staup set a lower bond based on the right of due process, he said. Staup explained that Loofboro has the right to waive extradition and go back on her own or she can fight extradition at a fugitive hearing. She has 10 days from the date of her arrest to appear for an arraignment on local charges. Police have requested a warrant from the Barry County Prosecutor’s office for the Wisconsin welfare fraud charge of failing to report income. Basebail bat threat may lead to charges HOPE TOWNSHIP - Police are seeking a warrant on charges of felonious assault against a 29-ycar-old Delton man after he allegedly threatened a Schultz Road man with a baseball bat Oct. 19. Olivarri is accused of following a man home from the Cedar Creek Grocery Store with a second man. Both men allegedly approached the home with baseball bats and knocked on the door shouting threats. The victim said both men stood on either side of the door and waited for him to exit, and left about an hour later. Musical equipment taken from home BARRY TOWNSHIP - A Hickory Road man returned to his home in the 4000 block of Hickory Road Oct. 12 and discovered more than $16,000 worth of speakers, synthesizers, cables and amplifiers missing. After their investigation, some of the items were found to have been sold for $100 to a Galesburg man. who reported to police that the items may have been stolen. Galesburg police arc seeking a warrant for a charge of possession of stolen property against a 34-ycar-okl Galesburg man who allegedly sold the items to the other Galesburg man. Traffic stop leads to scuffle with troopers PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A traffic slop for following too close behind another vehicle on M-43 near Hickory Road Oct. 22 led to the arrest of an Indiana man for drunk driving, resisting an obstructing a police officer, being a fugitive and possession of marijuana. Joey Lee Bunch. 27 of FL Wayne allegedly struggled several times with Trooper Scott Sharrar as he attempted to keep him restrained inside the police cruiser. According to Sharrar's report. Bunch initially refused to take a preliminary breath lest, then consented, then refused again. He then allegedly wrestled repeatedly with Sharrar while in handcuffs in the front scat of the patrol car. After further efforts to restrain Bunch, he allegedly was able to free himself before he was restrained again and placed in the back scat of the cruiser. Bunch was also arrested on an outstanding bench warrant from Kalamazoo County for failure to appear, a misdemeanor, on an original charge of domestic violence. Bunch was also wanted by Ross Township for probation violation on an original charge of domestic assault and battery. Police reported that Bunch scored .10 and .11 on two preliminary breath tests. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 30. 1997 ( FINANCIAL FOCUS LETTERS.,.from cur readers Let’s reform, not destroy the tax system furnished by... Mark b. Christensen \. Gt Edward Jotwa and Co. Think positive when others are selling The chief problem with investors is not money, but self. This is the thought of Benjamin Graham, one of the legends of investing. To win in the stock market, he said, you not only must create a solid financial plan, you also must stick with it. That second part is where the “self* comes in and can cause problems. When the market is going up in giant leaps, it's easy to stick with your investment plan. What it starts down, however, some investors become their own enemies Many abandon financial plans, dump good stocks and mutual funds, and run for the door. To help you avoid the panic pitfail, heed the following suggestions. First, keep in mind that it is a market of stocks, not a stock market. Forget about index­ es. predictions and daily fluctuations, and instead focus on identifying and sticking with good businesses. These are the companies that will continue to grow and adjust to economic conditions. In the event of a market correction, these companies are lhe ones most likely to recover and march on to new highs. Another investing expert. Warren Buffett, says the market is not a factor in his decision­ making. “If somebody handed me a prediction by the most revered intellectual on the subject, with figures for unemploymen i or interes; rates, or whatever it might be for the next two years, we would not pay any attention to it.** he says in the book “Warren Buffett Speaks: Wit and Wisdom from the World's Greatest Investor." compiled by Janet Lowe, instead. Buffett focuses on well-managed companies that are priced right. If it makes.sen.se to buy good stocks, it also makes sense to hold on to them. History shows that the price of a stock is linked to the earnings of the company. The market is only a short­ term measure of what someone is willing to pay for that company's stock al a particular time. In an iffy market, this price can be based on noth­ ing more than emotions. Over the long term, however, stock prices follow profits. So if the price drops, yet profits remain strong, intelli­ gent investors buy rather than sell. There arc only three basic reasons to sell a stock: when a stock has reached its full potential, to correct a mistake, or to readjust your portfolio due to changing objectives. Common stocks historically have been one of the most profitable investmenu. With an average teturn of about 10.5 percent over the past 50 years, common stocks have doubled a patient investor's money about every seven years. There are no guarantees that this will continue, but as long as there arc good compa­ nies making profits, the odds are on our side. If you're still squeamish about holding stocks for the long term, add quality bonds to your portfolio. Although bonds have tradition­ ally returned about four percentage points less than common stocks, that's still a lot better than stuffing your money in a mattress. If you're in a high tax bracket, consider tax-free bonds. A 6 percent tax-free return could be worth more than 8 percent on a taxable investment. Intelligent investors know that trees don't grow to the sky — the stock market will not always go up. But they also know that highquality companies will reward them over the long term. Positive thinking like this is what gets them through short-term declines. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. 487. AT4T 65'/. -3’/. Ameritech -2'h Anheuser-Busch 39’/, -27.. Chrysler 35'/. -"I* 36”/-. CMS Energy -2’h. 57’/. Coca Cols 23’/. D 4 N Financial -3'1* 90 Dow Chemical -3"l» Exxon 617rS 22'1* — 2'1* Family Dollar — 'h First Financial Bancorp 47’/-3’1* 45 Ford -4’/« 66’/. General Motors -1 38 Heatings Mfg -51/. 997. IBM -'to 55’/. JCPenney -4 56 Johnson 4 Johnson -7. 12"/ro Kmart 43 ” /w -17. Kellogg Company 46 -2"l* McDonald's -47.. 41*/w Sears + ’/. 11V. Simpson Industries — m. Southeast Mich. Gas -7. 7 Spartan Motors 567,. -27. TCF Financial -27* 31”/.. Upjohn 315.75 Gold 4.84 Silver Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 7498.32 1.2 billion Volume To the editor: I read with interest the "Communication from Congressman Nick Smith in the Oct. 23 Banner I agree that the tax code is difficult to un­ derstand it you aren't working with it every­ day. and most taxpayers don't. There have been loo many install, es reported Io doubt that some IRS agents have abused their powers. Obviously, there should be substan­ tial reform of the system. I would, however, suggest that the average citizen not get loo excited about a flat tax or consumption lax. Congressman Nick Smith -rz. In February. 1995. President Clinton in­ troduced his first budget to the new majority in Congress. That budget projected a budget deficit of $213 billion for fiscal year 1997. fought hard to establish a balanced budget and sound finances as a national goal. The strug­ gle to reduce funding to interest groups and government agencies that had come to believe they were entitled to taxpayer money was bit­ ter and difficult. We did it because we felt it was unacceptable to continue to pile debt upon future generations of Americans. gressxmaJ Budget Office says that the deficit for fiscal year 1997 will be right around $23 billion, or less than one-ninth of lhe original estimate. Of course, much of this progress is the result of a strong economy. But many economists agree that our commitment lo get­ ting to a balanced budget also played a part m reducing interest rates and strengthening the economy. lo exercise the fiscal discipline that has gotten us this far. As revenues continue to flow into government coffers and we get farther and farther ahead of our projections for a balanced Know Your legislators UX Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional representative. US. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St, Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Ntek Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. Presidents comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Gov. John Engter, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. Stale Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Repreeentetfre Terry Geiger, Republican, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Met. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. YOMUTTLI HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 The term Hat tax simply denotes that ev­ erybody pays the same rate. I don't wish to be taxed at the same rale as Bill Gales with his 4(1 billion dollars. Tlie average taxpayer (who makes up to $50,000 a year) should not pa) al lhe same rate as somctxxly mak­ ing millions or even billions per year. The same is true of a consumption lax. Again, the average family spends a much greater percentage of its income on necessi­ ties than do the wealthy. Anything that taxes income in one form or another must he a progressive lax of some nature or it will simply perpetuate the "rich get richer, the Public Opinion min, deficit. surpluses" generated by our progress oa the budget. We heard from a number of members might be especially important to repay the Wroadi has the added advantage of .voiding new commitments before we know whether any projected surplus will actually materialize. White I'm optimistic that we'U have some can money, we need to continue to keep an eye oa our budget aad avoid spending money Horn. We should not think, however, that our problems justify taking out debt that future generations will have to pay with in­ terest. Our children and grandchildren will have their own problems without having to pay the bills we leave behind. The good news is that we’ll keep up the fight for fiscal ptxir gel poorer system" we already have. Simply closing loopholes for corporations that cost the treasury up to 200 billion dol­ lars per year would help. Another help would be taxing corporations on income earned in foreign countries when the goods they pro­ duce arc brought back here for sale to those whose jobs were exported. Let's refotm the system, but not throw the baby out with the bath waler. Carl Mell vain, president Michigan Farmers Union Hastings 1 Local woman dies in 2-car * crash Sunday A 58-ycar-old Hastings woman was killed . Sunday in Pennfield Township as the car she was riding in collided with another vehicle m slippery conditions, according to published reports. Patricia Ann McKelvey was a passenger in a vehicle on M-66 near While Rabbit Road when ibe accident occurred at about 3 p m., said a spokesperson from the Battle Creek Police Department. ,‘ Also hurt in the crash were McKelvey's _ daughter. Debra S. Eberhart. 38. of Hast- . ings. and granddaughter. Lori Eberhart. 14. They were treated at Battle Creek Health System and released, according to reports. . Also injured was Rhonda Rogers. 50. of Homer, who remains in fair condition. Mrs. McKelvey was a homemaker, mar­ ried to Ronald McKelvey of Hastings, and Besides her husband, daughter and grand- . daughter, McKelvey is survived by two . sons. Ronald McKelvey Jr. of Hastings and Thomas (Sharon) McKelvey of Grand Rapids; her father, Thomas Lightbody of Baltic Creek, a brother. Thomas (Mary) Lightbody of Battle Creek, a brother. Fred (Linda) Lighibody of Battle Creek and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. t. Her funeral will be held al 11 am. today at the Wren Funeral Home al Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. No other information was available from Battle Creek Police Department officers. Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a lew conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Vermontville: Jason Horvath, Delton: "1 strongly believe in the "I think buckling up should "It’s partly the parents' fault restraints for children... 1 be a personal choice." for not making sure that lhe think someone who has lost a scat belt is secure and partly child has been punished lhe government because enough... 1 don't think any they're taking it too useful purpose is served by seriously." their going to jail or prison." Nancy Boot, Lake Odessa: Steve Carter, Lake Odessa: “If it’s the law. it should be obeyed. Yes. the parent should be charged with negligent homicide. If you love your kids, you want them safe." "Yes. parents should be charged. Children at a young of not buckling up. The decision shouldn't be leR ep to them." "HdfAaitaM'JMBdi �Nashville hires new police chief by Cindy J Smith Staff Writer After weeks of collecting resumes and an intensive interview process. Nashville fi­ nally has a new police chief. The decision to hire Robert Baker was a unanimous one last Thursday, but details ovbr benefits resulted in a split vote by Nashville Village Council members. Sgt. Baker, a native of Battle Creek, comes to Nashville as a retiree of lhe Battle Creek police force, with 25 years of experi­ ence. Some of those years spent as a firearms instructor, some as a patrol officer and seven years as a detective who investi­ gated major crimes. He retired from the Bat­ tle Creek Police Department in 1996. He also spent lime in the United States Army, is a graduate of Western Michigan University, and has won numerous awards. Some of those include certificates in critical incident management, police alcohol en­ forcement training, police civil liability, firearms. SWAT supervisors tactics and management, and international homicide in­ vestigation. That experience, coupled with his desire io move lo Nashville and be part of the "small community" atmosphere and lo promote community policing impressed those doing the interviewing. "We knew without a shadow of a doubt that he was the man for the post." said Chris Pash when introducing him al the meeting. He and other members of the interviewing committee were so impressed by Baker's qualities that they suggested placing him at the lop of the advertised pay scale of $26,000 lo $30,000. The committee brought two propositions to the table for consideration, which began a lengthy discussion on benefits for village employees. j "There arc really two possibilities that we hive discussed with Mr. Baker," said Pash. "The first being an annual salary of $30,000 with a medical and dental "buy back" of 40 percent. He would receive all other benefits offered for village employees including the 6 pfreent matching retirement after one year." (That "buy back" simply means that in­ stall of health benefits offered to other em­ ployees Baker would receive "a cash s^pend." Il appeared during the interviewing pfuccss that because he already had health benefits. the payment would be more bcneficW than double coverage. Tash's second suggestion was a salary of $$1,000 with a slightly different buy back program. . '"The bottom line equates to almost the sqme." he said. "We would like lo offer the bpy back because he already has insurance afd doesn't need double cos erage. It could he a |lual benefit." ffhough Village President Gary While said liiat he agreed with Pash's recommendation, describing Bake; as " highly experienced and qualified." then: were others who fell differ- •w‘"It created a problem lhe last lime around when we didn't follow procedure." said Den­ nis Mapes. 'We have a responsibility to other employees. If the village offers this kind of program to one. it must be offered to all." He also said that he knew of two such employees who had coverage offered through spouses, and that dropping three individuals from the village "pool" could affect rales. Carroll Wolff agreed. "We do have a cou­ ple of other employees who may want to take payment in lieu of coverage. We have lo treat everyone equally." he said. Baker was formally hired at lhe rate of $30,000 annual salary equaling lo $14.47 per hour and no contract. Benefits and or stipends arc lo be negotiated al later meeting. Baker was on board as of Ixst Friday and now is working on an evaluation and audit of the police department. Following last Thursday's meeting he said that he hopes to improve communications between village residents । tl*r department and is looking forward to his move. "I*in looking forward lo coming to Nashville and being a part of the commu­ nity ." lie said. 'I’JOOO $ MP nv ' SO DOG $R0 OOO $.’< . $70’ ns' »»v The Hastings High School Band performs during the Jenison Band Invitational. The band received a third place ranking and a first place marching award. Hastings band competes in Jenison Invitational By Larry Hollenbeck h’s a bright, beautiful fall Saturday after­ noon. The Jenison High School football stadium is full of proud parents, grandparents, and friends of the student* on the field. An ex­ citing football game? No. it’s a Marching Band Invitational. Over 35 high school marching bands, in­ chading the lusting* High School hand, com­ peted Oct. 18 for awards in Marching and Music. Winds. Percussion. Color Guard, and for ranking within their class. From 10:30 a.m. until 10 p.m.. with breaks for different class awards, the baruh marched and played un. When the day ended. Hastings walked away with a third place- ranking and a first place award for marching. Those who’ve never had a child involved in the school band program may not realize how much time and effort goes in to their perfor­ mance. These students began in sixth grade learning to play an instrument. Through diligent practice and much dedication they survived to high school band. During a week­ long band camp in August, marching drills and the formations for the marching program, as well as the pieces of music, are repeated over and over again Then this is built upon over the next two months during band class, seminar period, and at a special everyMonday-night two-hour practice. The marching season is a busy time for band members. In addition to all their practice time, they have marched in the Summerfest parade and Homecoming parade, performed at all the home football games, competed at invitational* at Rockford on Sept. 20 (receiv­ ing a fifth place ranking and first place award for Field Commanders Cheryl Gibbons and Jeremiah Johnson), and Jenison Oct. 18. hosted the Hastings Invitational on Oct. 4. where they performed in exhibition, and were judged at the District Marching Band Festival at Lakewood Oct. 14 (receiving a I rating). All this was followed by a week of daytime concerts for the various elementary school* and the middle school and an end-of-the season indoor concert on Sunday. Oct. 26. When you need to say ‘WELCOME’ to a new neighbor, ‘THANKS’ to a special friend, or ’CONGRATULATIONS’ to a friend or family member, give the gift of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscription to lhe Hastings BANNER Call us at 945-9854. National Children’s Book Week at Hastings Library offers prizes The Hastings Public Library and McDonald's are co-sponsoring a fall reading club lor children, preschool through middle school. "Any Time is Book Time" is a free, non competitive reading program beginning Nov. 1 at the library and ending Nov. 29. This year's theme is the Children's Book Council's theme lor its 78th annual observance of National Children's Book Week. Nov. 17-23. Participants will receive their own personal reading logs to record titles of 20 books they have read. There will also be incentive prizes: bookmarks, free video coupons. McDonald's food coupons, and a drawing for t-shirts (pictured.) Non-residents can participate in the reading club and will receive a dated library card for the month of November. Al Jarvis, right, local McDonald's owner, and Annette Snyder, store manager, are sponsoring the program with the library. Pictured with Al are Chelsie and Zack Passmore. • NOTICE • Benefit Auction for... The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 28, 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Joe Huebner Saturday, November 1 9 pm - Doors Open at 7 pm Hastings Moose Lodge 128 N. Michigan Ave. CITY OF HASTINGS FALL YARD DEBRIS PICKUP 1510 SINK SCHOOL RD. HASHNOSyML 4905S p/4 mm south of e.w. msg - OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE - The City crews will be picking up yard debris begin­ ning November 3. 19^7. We again request that res­ idents limit the debris to only biodegradable yard waste. We ask that residents limit the size of brush placed out for ptckt .p to 6 inches in diameter We also request that no bags made of plastic or other non-biodegradable materials be used to contain the yard debris. Residents should place the material either very near the curb in the parking lane or immediately behind the curb on the curb lawn. Residents should not place material in any traveled lane, or adjacent to intersections where it might pre sent a vision obstruction. Please place materials out just prior to the November 3rd start -HAND WAX - WfflNS COMRflR MBKM DRMUNG Household: Regina House Keeper. Out Back Knife Holder. CervK.il Plow. Wooden Tricycle. Banan.. Holder 4 Peg Shelf. Bread Box. Wine Rack. Car Wash Supplies Rags. 40 Ga Water 1 leatcr. School Desk. Bud 1 iouse. Wckome Sign. Step Stool. Afaghan. 10Op Hanger. Knives Skipport Pilkiw. Loogenberger Basket. Shell Stick Horse. Jewelry Caddy. Rocking Horse. Gas Stove. Outdoor and Hunting Gear: Broad I lead Clock. Arrow case (36 arrows). Pro Line t»0* Bow. 2 • Pro Master Bow Sties. Certificate*: County Seal Dinner $20 00. Fclpausch 2 $100 00 groceries. Hastings Floor Coverings $90 00. 1 tastings Floral Shop ■ $25 00 Mills landing • $40 00. Clarion Hotel $120 00. Dollar Land $10 00. BB Shoe Repair $25 00 A & D Oil 3 - Oil Changes $90 00 Barlows $25 00. Thornappk* Ophthaimrkugv $300 00. Rid Hook DJ Servile - $350 00. Cinema Theater - $80 00. Razor s Edge (10) Tanning $20 (X) Brians - 5 011 Changes $100 00. Flora! Designs of 1 lasting* - $25 00. Stew s Auto Parts ■ $100 00. 2 Mich Basket Bal Tickets $40 00. Clothing: Chamois shirt. Deer Hunting Hats. Deer Skin Jacket Woolnch Socks. CMU Sweatshirt*. Quaker State Jacket. T-Shirt Cove Dist WBCH T-shirts Sweatshirts & Jacket Barry Auto . Golf: Cart Goll Bag & Balls. 6 Doz Golf Bills. Quaker State GOOD FOOD GOOD FUN Golf Umbrella All Hem* donated by the following bu*ine»*e* & indi­ vidual*: Hastings Sweeper Shop. Al & Pete s. Rod I look. Napa County Scat. Ra/m s Edge. BB Shoe Repair Mike Bergeron. Cove Distributors. Jerry Rhead. Heather Rhead. True Value. MacLeod Chiropractic Brian s Tne. Bradford White. Steve s Auto Parts Dollar I and. Cinema Theater I lelen I lewrtt. Riverbend Golf Course. WBCH Radio. Hastings laons (tab I«Ipaush Associates. Thornappie Ophthalmology A&D Chi. I tastings Floor Covering. Bill Avery Donna & Bal! Buehl Betty Stlshec Barry Automotive. Barry Auto. Pepsi. Penny Graham. I lasting* Floral Shop Barlows Rural Designs of Hastings Todd GOOD FRIENDS r MCRGO SHOOT Barry County Conservation Club Everil Manshum. City Clerk 1180 Cook Road CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC TRICK OR TREAT The City of Hastings would encourage all those who wish to 1 RICK Cl TREAT door to door to do so on Friday. October 31. 1997. between the hours of 5:00 and 8 00 p.m. We would urge motorist to drive with extra caution and to watch out for children during this time We are encouraging parents to dress their children in light colored costumes, while also using flash­ lights. reflective strips on bags and masks that do not obscure vision Young children should not be allowed to go trick or treating alone and should always lx? accompanied by an adult Parents should also be sure to check their chil­ dren s treats pnor lo allowing them to eat any­ thing Bnng your family, bring your frends. and Michigan bnng your guns to tne Hastings, first MCRGO shoot al theNovember Barry Conservation Club, Saturday. 1,1997 November 1st. between 10 am and 6 pm I tarding. Mill* landing Come on out and enjoy the autumn day in the company of many other pro-gunners like yourself Rifle, pistol, and shotgun ranges will be open for your use There will be contests witn prizes Some of these item* will be silent auction, some will be raffle ticket item* and the bigger ticket items will be auctioned by Terry Armour. Armour Auction Service refreshments, and featured guests who wiB speak throughout the day Tne fnng bne wd be yours 'or this day of pro-gun cam- Donations are still being accepted. radene Please oil 945-9454 or 948-9915 if you would like further information. Door cover charge: 1 for $3 or 2 for $5 Drecnons Tmvshng on 43: Coo« Rd intersects 43 west o' town The dub ts about a m*e soutn o'43 From 37: nead into town and follow the nosptal sens to Green Rd and Pennock Hospital Cook Rd is tne 'irst intersection past tne hospital heading west Yo«r Auctioneer Terry Armour •IS-K7-4I74 Woodland Ml Clerk Debbie Scott • 18*4*2*11 The dub is about naif a mile south For more information contact Ed at (616) 945-0856. Armour MCRGO >s a member run. Lansmg-based orgamzaton mat was staned early in 1997 by some ded cated people To promote the responsible legal ownership and usage of • rearms through edu­ cator and legislative acton MCRGO jons me won o* me NRA and other pro-gun groups « Dacx ng the laws mat g-arant*»e ouf rg'Hs and cnangmg me laws mat do not We. nowe.e' won *rom me local level • here o Montan wnere me problem ex is ^4 « wortor^e By Mery Aneuyce ~ . sc-v rpvJl SERVICE I Farm Auction Specialist Estate-Real Estate Industrial 616-367-41 74 I �Page e _ The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30. 1997 Helm Edith Hollister MARSHALL • Helen Edith Hollister, age 79 of Marshall, passed away Saturday, Octob­ et 25. 1997 at the University of Michigan Medical Center. Mrs Hollister was born on March 5.1918 in Spruce, the daughter of Nils Eric and Mathilda Sophia (FryxellI Ulinder. She has been a resi­ dent of this area the majority of her life, also living in Ann Arbor and Nashville. She was employed by the Kellogg Company in the quality control department for 14 years retiring in 1988 Other employment included Argus Camera Company in Ann Arbor, the St. Joseph Hospital, the old Calhoun County Medical Hospital and Progressive Dynamics. Mrs Hollister was a former member of the Marshall Women of the Moose 1676 She enjoyed being with her family and grandchil­ dren She enjoyed spending time with long time friend. Bea Golyar going to Kellogg reti­ ree functions. She loved riding around in her car going to garage sales, Cornwell flea mark­ ets and eating at her favorite restaurant, Ryans. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Helmer, Hulvcr, Harry. Herbert Ulinder and Henry Linder; three sisters, Hannah Farrar, Hilda Farrar and Hilma Ulinder. Mrs. Hollister is survived by three daught­ ers, Sonja (Douglas) Baldwin of Marshall. Sandra Eaton of LaGrange. Indiana and Sharon Kay (Herb) Fergison of Merrill, Wisconsin; twc sons. Frank Hollister and Gordon Hollis­ ter, both of Marshall; eight grandchildren, Annette Burrow Vaughn, Creighton Burrows. Jr., Julie Eaton Brinneman, Edward Eaton II, Nikki Hollister Croker, Holly Fergison, Eric Fergison and Jamie Hollister; two great grand­ children, Kacie Vaughn and Tanner Vaughn; two step grandchildren. Chelly Herman and Bryan Baldwin; four step great grandchildren, Kyle, Tori, Tyler Baldwin and Jack Douglas Herman; three sisters, Helga Amsl of Baynton Beach, Florida, Hildur Schaefer of Grand Rapids and Hulda Farrar of Ossineke. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. October 29,1997 at the Craig K. Kempf Funer­ al Home. Interment took place in Oakridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Ameri­ can Heart Association ‘Worship (Together. .at the church of your choice. Weekly schedule of services are area Hastings churches for your convenience. CHI RUH OF TH E NA/ARENE. I7lft Nonh Bnud «a\ Randall Hanman. Paslor Sunday Service* 9 45 • m Sunday Htmr. II <■» a m Morning W rdiip Service. ft 00 p m Even inf Service. Wednesday 7 00pm Sen mx* for Adult*, teen* and Children . HARRS CO. UHLRCH OF CHRIST. Ml N Michigan Ave . Ha*uar MI 4‘*)5g Sunday Ser vice* HiNe Classes It) a m . Wor­ ship Ham. Evening Service* ft p m . W ednevday Bible Study 7 p m Nonnan Herron. Minuter PfMMic *»5 293X Bible Survey on * ideo* in lhe home Free Bible Correvpondeixe Course Aug 3 Mom •ng service* al Tiden Park Picniv following Aug 14. 15. 16. V B S Ihur^lav and Enday at 7-1:50 pm . Saturday al 10-11 50 am (heme following 1 HORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall 1-ake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pavlor Church office ph *»c M48-2549 Sunday worship V 00 a m and 10:45 a m Sunday Children* Church Tuesday prayer and share lime 9:30 a m u ednevday evening service t. 30 p m Youth group meet* Wednes­ day h 30 pm al>o Nursery available for all cervices Bnng lhe whole family HAST INGS FREE METHODIST < HI RCH. Comer Stale Rd and Hullwood St . Rev Daniel Gravhdl. Senior Pastor. Re* IMwialt Hrail Associate Paslor 1-h.rfx '#45-9121 Sunday - V 45 a tn Sunday School. 10 45 a m Morning Worship. 5 00 pm Teen* ft p m Evening Celebra lion lor Adult* "Kid* Alive” tor jgc* 2 ihrinrgh tilth grade Wedne* day - 9 (MJ a m Senior Adult Bible Study. 10 (Ml a m Youth Adult Bi ble Study, ft 30 p m Kid's Quiz/ mg. 7 (io p ni Bible Study and Prayer m Sanctuary For further in­ formation call the church office WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH. ‘IMS N Broadway. Hasting* Ml 49O5X Pastor Carl l.ilchticld Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard 945 5974 Wardiip Services Sunday. 9:00 am.. Rc» Ken Vaught. 11 (MJa m . Rev ( arl litchtield SUNDAY SCHCMJI 9 45 a m for all age* 4 H Mondavs ft to X (Ml p m HIBI f STUDY Sunday. 5 OOp m < 'onununtty Breaklast on third Saturday each miwifh H (Ml a m . irceuill offering We wekumc you to tmr church family with the warmth of Christ'* Lose. and the fellowship ot people who care (.RACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings (irace Brethren Church). 600 ftvwell Rd . I mile east of Hasting* Hu* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Service* 9 45 a m Bible CLmcs for all age*. IO4O i m Morning Worship Thursday .7 30 p m Prayer and Bi­ Ne Study Sharing Your Faith. 5 30 pm Youth meeting with Youth With a Message”. 945-9224. ft M) p m - Bible study lor all SI. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. XO5 S Jefferson Father Charle* Fischer. Pastor Saturday Ma** 4 K) p m . Sunday Ma**c* * 00 a n and II (■> am’. CiNifrssions pm Satu. fay 4 (MJ-4 10 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 48X7 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring Wheelchair accessible and elevator Sunday School 9 30 a m . Church Sers ice 10.30 a m. Wednesday 6 00 pm Youth Meetings. Junior Senior High CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . X mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor­ ship 11 00 a.m.. Evening Sers ice at 6 00p m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 pm, PO Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hastings Phone 945-3195 Worship, praising, fellowship Sunday. 10 am and 6 p.m . Wednesday 7 p.m. Also Rainbow Learning Center, child care. 6 a m. to 6 p m Attend the church ofyour choice ne\t Sunday. HASTINGS ASSUIB1.V OF (XMl. 1674 WcM Suu R<Md. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m . classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m. arc Rainbows or J.J Bi­ ble Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Minisine* or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-191. Adult Bible Study - No age limit* ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson. Vicar Phone 623 2050 (Delton) after 6pm weekday* or all day weekend* Sunday Morning Mas* 10 00 a m — 1928 Book of Common Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Kevin Shorkey. Aaron Welch. Minister of Mini; Morning Worship 9.45 and 1100 am. Sunday School 9:45 and 11:00 am. for children and adult* Family Hour6 00pm Sun day evening Monday First Mon­ day of the M<wwh Mom's Time Out Wednesday Sr High Youth. Jr High Youth, and Awana at 6 30 p m Bible Study and Prayer 7 (Ml pm Thursday Faithful Men. Faithful Women. Bible Study. Women's Bible Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Mass Saturday evening 6 .30 p m GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH. meeting at Maple Valiev High Schtxil Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228 Morning Celebration 10 a.m Fellowship Time Before the Servax Nursery children'* ministry, youth group, aduli small group ministry, leader ship training This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the < hurt hes and these local businesses: WREK FUNERAL. HONE of Hastings FLEXFAB IPfCORTORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK of HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ITest riptions* - I 18 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan |____ Gladys M. Larkin HASTINGS - Gladys M. Larkin, age 85, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. October 28, 1997 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Larkin was born on August 9, 1912 in Hastings, the daughter of Bert and Marian (Chatfield) Arehart She was raised in lhe Hast­ ings area and attended Hastings schools. She graduated from Hastings High School. She was married to Laurence E. Larkin on March 28, 1933. Mrs. Larkin was employed at Consumers Power Company for 11 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of First U nned Methodist Church, Women’s Circle of the Church, Hast­ ings Pioneer Extension Cub, former 4-H lead­ er and member of the former Welcome Corners Grange. Mrs. Larkin was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence on February 20, 1997; her parents; a daughter, Nancy Ferreira in 1986 and her brother, Chester Arehart. She is survived by a son, Larry D. (Mary Alice) Larkin of Hastings and three grandchil­ dren, Kathryn Larkin, Eric (Shannon) Ferreira and Matthew Ferreira. Visitation will be held at 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 1997 al the Wren Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial will take place at Hastings Rivemde Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Lions Cub Programs for the blind. GRACE LlTHtJlAS CHVBCH. 2M E Sons S< . Midwl Amon. F»U.« Rtaw 945 9414 SornG. No* 2 - M04 10 45, m Hoi, Communion. 9;3U Sunday School (all ages) Thursday. Oct 30 — 8 00 p m AA Saturday. Nov. I — 8:00 NA Monday. Nov 3 - 6:00 p.m Schedulers. 7 00 Brndiers of Grace. Tuesday. Nov. 4 — 7:00 p.m Shepherd Comm Wednesday. Nov 5 — 8:00 a m HAMA. 6:30 p.m TAA; 7:00 Sarah Circle. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. comer of Green and Church vtreetv. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Church phone (616) 945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator lo ail floor* Bnwdcavi of worship vervice over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m.. and Worship 11:00 a.m. with child care and tiKkUen. thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade Wednesdays: Pumccr Clubs for children Kindergarten thru Fifth Grade 4.30 p.m Sunday. Nov 2 — All Saints Sunday with Remembrance Service. Sacrament of Baptism and Reception of New Members 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Nov. 6 — Community Prayer Ser­ vice tn 12:15 to 12 45 p.m. Wednesday. Nos 12 - UM Women Luncheon with guest speaker Steve Reid. Esecutivc Director of LOVE. Inc. of Harry Coumy Lunch i* S3 00 - call Manon Furrow 945 2X49 for reservation by Mon . Nov 10 Friday. Nov. 14 — Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale 9 a m. to 7 p m - Two setting* for Chicken or Swiss Steak Dinner — 5 p.m. or 6 pm - Advance ticket sales re­ quested - Children ages 5 thru 1243.00 - AdultvSft (I) PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lace* Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 616) *758-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9.30 a.m . Sunday School 11:00 a m.; Sunday Evening Prayer Tune 6.00 p.m Wednesday. Bible Study. 7 00 p m ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Hastings Church of God building!. 9 a m Holy Communion 1st and 3rd Sundays Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1928 prayer book used at all verv ices For more infor mation call 948-9327 <m Rev David T Hustwick. vicar at 948-2101. St Andrew's is a pan of the Indcpen dent Anglican Church Canola Synod HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TARERNACLE, 502 E Grand St . Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-88890 or 948-2667 Sunda-. School 10 a m . Sunday Morning Worship II a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m ; Thursday Bible Study 7 p.m. If interested tn a free Home Bible Study, please call for more details HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 S.xith at M 79. Larry Hublev. Pastor Church phtwir 9454995 Office hour*. Wed Thur* 9am to 12 n»xwi Sunday morning 9 30 a m . Sun day School. 10 45 a.m Morning WonJup Wednesday 6:45 p m Wamors (grade* K-Sthl. Youth Fellowship ft 45 pm to X 30 p m • grades 6-12th) Thursday 7:00 p m Prayer Meeting (Child care pro* ided) HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor SaHy C Keller. Director. Niwh's Ark Pre*ctaR»l Julie A Guenther. Sunday Sclmol Superintendent Saturday. No* I — 10 00 a m Noah's Ark Coffee Hour Sunday .Nov 2 - 9 30a m and Ham Sunday Morning Wor ship Ser* ioe The 9 30 *er* kx i* briwdcasl «»*cr WBCH — AM 1220. nursery i* provided during h«Rh service*. 9 50 a m Sunday Church School for ail age*. 10 30 a m Coffee Hmir in the Dining Roiwn. ft («i 7 (N) Middle High and Senior High Y<aith Fellowship* Tuesday .No* 4 — 9 30 a m Lydia Circle. IjRinge. 4 (MJ p m Apple pie making, downstair* kit chen. 7 l< Eileer. Circle. Lounge Wedarsdav V> 5 9 V) p m Manila Mars < ircle. I Ml pm Circle **. I .30 p m Circle »4. ft (Ml pm Church Night Supper. Hall, ft 45 p m Bible Slud*. Bed time St«irie». Youth Actrvme*. 7 00 p m Chotr Rehearsal. 7 30 pm Choir Rehearsal. 1 k) p m Prayer Gathering. 7 30 p m Hannah Cirle <5. Trudy Henry's. ’ 30 p m Ruth Circle Jerilou E. Cross LAKE ODESSA - JerilouE. Cross, age 57 of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday, Octob­ er 22, 1997 at Blodgett Medical Center. She was born October 20,1940, the daughter of Voight and Nettie (Miller) Curtis. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1958 and was married to Kendall Cross May 23, 1959 in Lake Odessa. She was employed at Twin City Foods for several yean and was presentley employed at Fetterman Accounting of Hastings. She attended Kendal Business School in Grand Rapids for two yean. She was a member of the Central Methodist Church of Lake Odessa, the Lakewood Coral Society and was a board member of the Lake Odessa Alumni Association. Mrs. Cross is survived by her husband Kendall; one daughter, Kimberly Cross of Birmingham; two sons, Kevin (Patricia) Cross of Ada and Kelly (Sheltene) Cross of Sunfield; seven grandchildren, Danielle, Zachary, Nicole, Regan, Sarah, Tanner and Nicholas; three sisters, Jacqulyn (Tom) Gilliland of Lake Odessa, Joan (Lynn) Prentis of Interlochen, Janis (Edward) Kenyon of Portland; father and mother-in-law, Allen and Leah Cross of Port­ land; brother and sister-in-law, Robert (Judy) Cross, Dean (Maureen) Cross and Donald Cross all of Lake Odessa, Elaine (Don) Nash of Lyons; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Serv ices were held Saturday, Octob­ er 25,1997 at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiated. Interment took place at Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation or the American Cancer Society. I Mary I. McLeod| GRAND RAPIDS-Mary I. McLeod, age 97 of Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday, Octob­ er 21, 1997 at the Amsterdam Manor in Jenison. She was born February 9,1905 in Nashville, the daughter of Delbert and Plums Goldie (Varney) Williams. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1923 and was married to Raymond McLeod on Novmeber 11, 1924 in Woodland. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond on January 3t. 1990. Mrs. McLeod is survived by one son, Marvin McLeod of Glendale, California; one daughter, Nancy (James) Morgan of Fl Lauderdale, Flor­ ida; three grandchildren, David (Laura) Morgan of Carlsbad, California, Bill (Kathy) Morgan of Traverse City, Kathy Joy Morgan of Birmingham; one great grandchild, Cody Morgan; several cousins. Graveside Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 30, 1997 at 11.-00 a ®, at Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Louise E. Miller MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Louise E Miller, age 80, of Middleville passed away Wednes­ day, October 22,1997 at Tendercare, Hastings. Mrs. Miller was born on May 12, 1917 at Grand Rapids, the daughter of Estelle Herold and Frank Hubbard. She was raised in Ionia and Grand Rapids and attended Kelloggsville School. Mrs. Millen first marriage was to Don Williamson of Grand Rapids and the second marriage was to Larry Miller on December 3, 1949 at Hastings. They resided all of their married life at Barlow Lake. She was employed many yean at the Avalon at Gun Lake as a server. Mrs. Miller's hobbies included crotcheting, crossword puzzles, ceramics, visiting with neighbors and living lhe lake life with friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Miller, parents, four sisters, and a step son. Mrs. Miller is survived by three sons, Donald (Cathy) Williamson, Darrell (Joan) Williamson, Douglas (Nikki) Miller all of Middleville; one daughter, Jacqueline (Jeffery) Arntz of Greenville; twelve grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two brothers, Harold (Betty) Hubbard of Grand Rapids, Kenneth (Ruth) Hubbard of Middleville; two step child­ ren, Lawrence Miller, Mrs. Marion (John) Koole both of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Monday, Octob­ er 27, 1997 at lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel. Reverend Roger Timmerman officiated. Interment took place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to local Emphysema Association of Barry County. I Dorothy E. Texter| DELTON - Dorothy E Teller, age 64. of Delton, passed away Sunday, October 26,1997 at her residence. She was tarn on May 29,1933 in Saline, the daughter of Ambroae A Catherine (Prosser) Ernst. Dorothy graduated from Milan High School in 1951 and with a Teaching Degree from East­ ern Michigan University in 1955. She also received a Masters Degree in Library Science from Westtrn Michigan University. Dorothy was assistant director of the Camp O The Hills in Jackson County during her college years. She taught in Elementary Schools in Battle Creek A Hasings for several years. She retired this year as Librarian at the Delton District Library where she was employ­ ed from 1976-1997. She was lhe driving force behind the realization of the new Delton District Library which opened Monday, Octob­ er 27. 1997. Dorothy was married to Vernon “Bud" Tcxiar on June 21, 1958 in Milan. Dorothy was 8 member of Faith United Meltodist Church in Delton. She was Grand Manhall of the Delton Founders Weekend in 1990. She was also honored this year with certificate of Merit from the 1997 Loleta Fyan Rural Libraries Conference. She was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine in 1983 A infant daughter, Carol Louise in 1961. Dorothy u survived by her husband. Bud; one son, John (Tracy) Texter of Middleville; two daughters, Julie (Jay) Carter of Delton, Sally Texter of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren, Daniel A Michael A Colin Texter, Jessica A Matthew Carter, father, Ambrose Ernst of Milan; two sisters, Phyllis (Wiley) Brownlee of Ann Arbor, Catherine (William) Rodgers of Coldwater; one brother, Ralph (Patricia) Ernst of Davis, California; many nieces A nephews. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, October 29, 1997 at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Reverend William A. Hertel officiated. Burial took place at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Delton District Library or Barry Community Hospice or Faith United Methodist Church. LAKE ODESSA - Alton Joneph “A. J." Young, age 78, of Lake Odessa, pasted away Sunday, October 26,1997 at Pennock Hospital Mr. Young was tarn on August 1, 1919 in Alma, the son of Nelson and Lydia (Moon) Young. He graduated from Saranac High School in 1936. He was married to Ellen Strouse on June 8, 1940 in Cedar Springs. Mr. Young fanned and owned and operated the Young's Tractor Sales and Service, alto a welding shop. He was a member and past Exaulted Ruler of the BPOE Elks Lodge 1965 of Hastings and the Moose Lodge. Mr. Young was preceded in death by a brother, Bruce Young in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Ellen; one daughter, RoseMary Johnson of Longwood, Ronda; four grandchildren, Dennis (Mafatia) Johnson of Franklin, Tennessee, K. Jooeph (Dana) Johnson of Sanford, Florida, Kenneth Johnson of Longwood, Ronda and Becky (Rick) Galloway of New York; seven groat grandchildren, two inters, Ellen Burgi of LaGrange, Indiana and Luella Nash of Ionia; a sister-in-law. Alvena Baldry of Middleville and several nieces and nephews. Lodge of Sorrow services at 8:00 p.m. oa Tuesday. Oaober 28, 1997. Funeral services were held on Wednesday. October 29,1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Reverend Doug Richentech officiated Interment look place at lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions mate be made in Elks major project to help needy, children. Ruth I. Kaechele Bomie M. Siegrist (Brewer) LANSING • Bonnie M. Siegrist (Brewer), age 65, of Lansing, our loving and devoted mother and grandmother went home to be with her Lord on October 28, 1997. Mrs. Siegrist was tarn on November 4,1931 in Lansing, she was a lifelong resident and an active volunteer in her community. She was preceded in death by her husband. Urban L.; her grandson, Steven Andrew and her brother, Lyle Enderle. Mrs. Siegrist is survived by her two daught­ ers, Tonya L. Ctaryan and Janice M. (Michael) James; two step daughters, Susan (Phil) Rock and Barb (Dan) Fuller; ten grandchildren; two sisters, Gertrude Lundy and Maxine Mercier; special niece, Beverly Slack and three The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. till 3:00 pm. with a Celebration of her life at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. October 30 in the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing. Father Sylvester Fedewa officiating. Interment will take place at East Lawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, comributiions may be made to Bonnie M. Siegrist Memorial Fund for Seniors. I Helen E. Rosenberger MOLINE - Ruth I. Kaechele, age 90, of Moline, passed away Monday, October 20, 1997 at Breton Manor, Kentwood. Mrs. Kaechele was born on July 23,1907 in Lowell, the daughter of Bert and Eleanor (Baird) Carey. She was raised in Me Bain and attended Me Bain schools, graduating in 1926. She went on lo attend a short secretarial come at Community College in Grand Rapids. ShewasmartiedtoF. J Kaechele on January 21, 1938 in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Kaechele was a member of the Leigbton United Methodist Church where she served as church secretary and taught Sunday School, held a office in the Ladies Missionary Society, was active in the Martha Circle, Ladies Aid, Prairie Garden Club, Allegan Extension Club and Farm Bureau. She also attended Moline Baptist Church. Her hobbies included reading, gardening and flowers. She was a tomemaker, she devoted ter life to ter family and church. She was a caring, loving mother, grandmother and great grand­ mother, doing kind deeds for family and friends. Mn Kaechele was preceded in death tsf ter husband, F.J. Kaechele and a steer, Mildred Carey. She is survived by her two daughter!, Sharon (Harry) Tichelaar of Ada and Cheryl (Kenneth) Ttede of Wayland; two aoro, Bruce (Srodra) Kaechele of Delton and Frederick (Teri) Kaechele, Jr. of Allegan; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one brother, Gifford Carey of St. Petersburg. Florida and aeveral nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal services were held on Thursday, October 23, 1997 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Reverend Ray Townsend offi­ ciated. Interment took place at Hooker Cemet­ ery. Leighton Township in Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made lo Leighton United Methodist Church. | CLARKSVILLE - Helen E. Rosenberger, age 83, of Clarksville, passed away Thursday, October 16, 1997. She was preceded in death by her parents. Austin and Clara Rosenberger and two brothers, Harold and George Rosenberger. Ms. Rosenberger is survived by one nephew. Marvin (Vclda) Rosenberger of Lowell and her dear friends, William and Marge Keizer of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held on Saturday. October 18, 1997 at Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Reverend Larry Pike officiated. Ir^ennent took place al Clarksville Cemetery. Clara Branch Cara Branch, age 91, passed away Wednes­ day, October 29. 1997. Clara and her husband Lloyd were long time residents of Eagle Point on Jordan Lake and members of Central Methodist Church. Clara developed a ceramic shop and taught classes for several years. She is survived by her son. Maurice and two sisters, Evelyn Sei i ng and Lola Hatinger. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31. 1997 at Tidd-William Funeral Home in Albion. I Gcncuicve Mae Moon KALAMAZOO - Genevieve Mae Moon, age 87, of Kalamazoo, formerly of Grand Rapids and Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday. October 22, 1997 at Bronaon Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Moon was bom on July 27. 1910 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Walter and Urah Baine Wortley. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1928 and from Hurley School of Nursing in Rim in 1932 as a Regis­ tered Nurse. She was mamed to George Moon wto preceded her in death on May 21, 1976. Mrs Moon worked as a private duty nurse for over 20 years She is survived by two sisters, Madge Lxak of Lansing and Mardie Edwins of Vermontvil­ le; one niece, Luella (James) Simith of Wood­ land and one nephew, Paul Leak of Lansing. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 25. 1997 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa Reverend George Speas offi­ ciated Burial took place at Lakeside Cemeiery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Friend Fund of the Kalamazoo Friendship Village. | �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30. 1997 — Page 7 Social News Chapmans to mark 50th anniversary Griffin-Chandler plan to wed Aug. 1 An open house will be held at lhe American Legion Hall. Hickory Comers, to celebrate Kenneth E. and Marian W. Chapman's 50lh wedding anniversary, on Saturday. Nov. 8. at 4 p.m 1W were married in Lake Odessa and have lived in the Hickory Comers area for 50 yean. Both are retired from the Gull Lake Community Schools and Kenneth is the Bniidmg Inspector for Bedford and Pennfield TowmMm. The parents of Rachel El.sabcth Griffin and Derek Gerald Chandler are pleased to an­ nounce their engagement to be married. Rachel is the daughter of Bob and Aleta Griffin of Hastings. She is a junior at Cedar­ ville College in Cedarville. Ohio; majoring in elementary education. She works during the summer at Hastings City Bank Derek is the son of Ken Chandler and Bren­ da Chandler, both of Hastings. He attends Cedarville College as an engineering student aad works summers for The Foundation Com­ , pany in Grand Rapids. ' Both Rachel and Derek are 1995 graduates of Hastings High School. Their joyous union is being planned for Aug. I. 1998 Owens-Elored to wed in summer Mike Owens and Jill Eldred of Delton are pleated to announce their engagement. Mike is the son of William and Jane Beverly of Dayton. Ohio and the late Richard Owens. Jill is the daughter of Eugene and Sue Eldred of Hastings. Jill is a 1980 graduate of Hastings and LSSU and is employed in the service depart­ ment of Haggin-Wimberly Ford in Battle Creek. Mike works for Kalamazoo Valley Plant Growers in sales. A 1998 summer wedding is being planned. Frances Irwin to mark 90th Frances Irwin will be *90 on Oct. 28th. Please help her celebrate by sending her a card at 614 fc. Marshall. Hastings Michigan. Deckers to observe 10th anniversary David and Barb Decker will celebrate their I Oth anniversary on Oct. 31. Halloween ■fX David works for the E.W. Bliss Co. and has retired from the 180th Reserves, a veteran of the Golf War Barb works for Clark and Seidl Veterinary Clinic, and is involved in many church actitivies. They have one daughter. Casey, who is curready attending college. Be sure to wish them another spooky 10 years. Lechleitners to mark 60th anniverssary Ruth Kennedy to mark 90 years Friends of Ruth Kennedy arc invited to at­ tend an open house celebration of her 9C:h birthday. Saturday. Nov. 8. 2-4 pm. at Nashville U.M.C. Bring cards, snapshots, or written memories for her scrapbook No gifts, please Ruth is a life long resident of the area and a former Pennock Hospital nurse Edward T. and Ruth (Zalcha) Lechieitner will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov 7. 1997 The couple were married in Bridgeport. Con. and made their first home in Delton. Three years later they moved to their present home in Hastings where they raised their children. Nancy. Judy. Shirley and Tom. They have six grandchildren and one great­ grandchild on the way. In honor of the occasion. the family members shared a happy weekend in October. Their children would like to invite friends and neighbors to celebrate God’s goodness lo their parents by sending a card or letter. Please take time to recall several fun ex­ periences shared with mom and dad on your card, they’d love it. Woodland N€WS by Catherine Lucas The Woodland Village Council has an­ nounced that “Trick of Treat” hours in the village will be from 5 lo 7 p.m.. Friday. Oct. 31. Al that time, special measures will be in place to protect the children. Tlie Woodland Lions Club meanwhile will hold the annual Halloween Party for the area children in their den on Main Street. This party includes hot dogs, apple cider, dough­ nuts and costume judging with prizes. The prize money is supplied by Ionia County National Bank. Woodland branch. Jerry Bates is now home from the hospi­ tal. Frank Townsend had a minor accident backing his truck out of his driveway and is now in the Pennock Hospital intensive care unit. Frank, and his wife Wilma, were grand marshals in lhe Woodland parade this year. Victor Eckardl fell in one of his outbuild­ ings Friday and suffered a small cut on his head but was in church Sunday. The Woodland Gospel Singers will hold a concert al Lakewood United Methodist Church al 7 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 2. and it has now been announced that the combined Lakcwixxi Ministerial Society Thanksgiving service also will be held there. This service will be Wednesday. No*’. 26. al 7 p.m. The four-day evangelism series by Will Clegg started with the Sunday morning wor­ ship service al Lakewood United Methodist Church. Clegg spoke both during the wor­ ship service and to all the adult Sunday School classes during that lime. There was a Sunday evening set vice (hat was well at­ tended. Tlie Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist Church recently relumed from Emmitsburg. Md.. where he was one of 90 disaster response consultants, veterans of countless tornadoes, fkxxis and other disas­ ters across the United Slates. The meeting, from Oct. 12-15 al the Fed­ eral Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Management Institute was for lhe Disaster Relief Consultants annual Skills Development Institute. During that lime. Pierce became recertified as a consultant for Church World Service. The year-round assignment of disaster con­ sultants is lo go to lhe scene of natural and human-caused emergencies to help local church leaders form community organiza­ tions deal with lhe needs of the disaster sur­ vivors. They help survivors with repair and rebuilding, as well as with pastoral care to cope with lhe spiritual issues raised by a dis­ aster. Pierce flew to the meeting, leaving from Lansing and with a stop-over at lhe Cincin­ nati Airport. The Reverend also works in the same ca­ pacity for the United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR) and he is active in Michigan Disaster Relief operations on sev­ eral levels. While he was away. Lakewixxl United Methodist Church held a laity Sunday ser­ vice. Woodland United Methodist Church held a bazaar and luncheon Saturday and had some interesting and unusual items for sale. This was the fourth bazaar in the area in two weeks. The Rev. Carl Litchfield returned Bernice Kantner Offley's township retirement clock to the library last week. He had installed a new clock motor in it and put on new hands, and the clock is once again functioning. The librarian and many library patrons are glad to have lhe clock working again and not merely decorating lhe wall over the mantle. Speaking of clocks. I guess everyone got their clocks reset over the weekend as Day­ light Savings Time ended for the year. Many local crafters and lhe Lake Odessa Area Historical Society are making plans for “Christmas ’Round The Town." which is held the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiv­ ing. A lovely letter was received by the Banner from Lorna Little in which she expressed thanks to the Woodland library and librarian and Zion Lutheran Church. She also said she enjoyed attending the Woodland Woman’s Club and wished the Woodland Lions a happy 50th charter anniversary party. And she expressed appreciation to Hal and Nell Stannard for their boundless hospitality. The Rev. Ben Herring of Woodgrove Christian/Brethren Parish in Coats Grove at­ tended the graduation ceremony al Sir Wil­ fred Laurier University last week when his daughter. Tammy, received her masters of social work degree. She won the gold medal for the highest academic standing in her class. Bill and Shari Hershberger Barker pre­ sented their baby. Emily Lauren, for dedica­ tion at the Woodgrovc Parish recently. Their other children. Adam and Olivia, were part of the dedication service. Elizabeth (Betty) Smith, following her usual custom of writing lo famous people, sent a note of sympathy to Prince William and Prince Harry upon the death of their mother. Princess Diana. Recently she received a thank you written and signed by Stephen Lamport, private sec­ retary to the Prince of Wales. The envelope was franked by Buckingham Palace. London, and postmarked by the House of Commons. Tlie letter will go into Betty’s collection of letters from famous people and world leaders. Woodland had its first 1997-98 snow Monday morning. My yard and drives were covered with what I would judge lo be from lw<» • three inches. Die northern three-toed woodpeckers that live in a nearby woods once again discovered my Southern Cypress house a few weeks ago. and by last week had two holes in the west end and were throwing out insulation to blow all over lhe yard. 1 mentioned this to Carl Pierce and he suggested that I try an Will Brodbeck shows the double pumpkin that grew in their field. owl scarecrow. Gene Makley mounted the bird for me last Thursday, and since it went up I have not seen or heard any bird in my yard. While I miss the other birds. I will have my son John move the owl to another kxation when he comes this weekend, so that lhe birds do not figure out that the owl never moves and try to move back into the side of my house. 1 guess having no birds al all for a few weeks to discourage the woodpeckers is bel­ ter than having lo have them shot. Willard and Margaret Brodbeck had a big crop of pumpkins this year and when they were brought up to the house, one of them was a double pumpkin, two pumpkins grown into one. I went over to sec it and it is an strange but interesting kxiking vegetable. The Wtxxlland Post Office is now open from 8:30 lo 11 a.m. Saturdays. There will be a new postmistress arriving in early November. City of Hastings Ordinance No. 305 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS by MnetMUng Section 90-971(2), Sign* in Re.ld.tial DMrict* and Section* 90-1082(1). 90-1086(g), 9O-1087(ia) and 90-1088 which are Special Land Um Standard* for Churches, School*, Hospital*. and Public and Institutional Um*. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: SKtkMi I Amend Sectkm 90-971(1) Ordkrnnee to md «• JUfou*.- One grrxnxl vgn tor pubfac and mMitutnnal uw,. schools. hoapitaK. churche. and other non-revdential use, not lo exceed 32 tquare leel in area and ux feel m heighl Such sign may be an illuminated non (fading type Thcw wgn requirement, may be modified by lhe Special Land lhe Standards for these uses as contained tn Article 13 • Smtkm 2 Add Section 901097(1) SmcIoI Lrm9 rood a* follow* Uh S<and*rda /or CAiorWa lo Srte development standards pertaining to signs, walk, fences, driveways. sidewalks and other similar physical site improvements excluding budding setbacks and height and parking may be modified by the Planning Commission as part ol the conditions of the Special Land Use In determining whether to approve a modification of these requirements the Planning Commission must find, based upon the facts presented by the applicant, that the modification satisfies the standards of approval for a Special Land Use tn this chapter and that the modification ts justified due to the nature, sue. density, kxation or design of the proposed Special Land Use Sortioa 3 AM Sectfam 90-1099(g). Special Land MA jOVrvw*. ------- Um SZaodard* for School* to Srte development standards pertaining to signs, walk fences, driveways. sidewalks and other similar physical site improvements excluding building setbacks and height and parking may be modified by the Planning Commission as part of the conditions of the Special Land Use In determining whether to approve a mcxhfxalioa of these requirements, the Planning Commission must find, based upon the facts presented by the appbeant. that the modifications satisfies the standards of approval for a Special Land Use tn this chapter and that the modihcations ts justified due to the nature, sue. density, location or design of the proposed special Land Use Sectfam 4 AM Section 90-1097(m). Specie! Land Ute SZanziard* for HoapZfala. Zo read as follow* Site development standards pertaining to signs, walk, fences, driveways, sidewalks and other similar physical site imprcwmcnts excluding building setbacks and height and parking may be modified by the Planning Commission as part of the conditions of the Special land Use In determining whether to approve a modihcation of these retirements, the Planning Comrrussx.n must find. based upon the facts presented by the appbeant. that the modification satisfies the standards of approval for j Special Land Use tn this chapter and that the modifxation is justified due to the nature, sue. density, kxation or design of the proposed Special land Use Section 5 AM Section 90-1099. Special Land Ute Standard* for Public and Jnstitatfamal Utet to read as follow* Site development .tandards pertaining to signs, walk, fences, driveways, sidewalks and other similar physical site improvements excluding building setbacks and height and parking may be modified by the Planning Commission as part of the conditions of the Special Land Use In delernunmg whether to approve a modifxation of these requirements the Planning Commission must find based upon the facts presented the appbeant. that the modifxation satisfies the standards of approval for a Special Land Use tn this chapter and that the modifxation ts justified due to the nature, sue. density, location or design of the proposed Special 1-and Use Section 6 This ordinance shall take effect and dial! tw in full force from the date of its publxation in the f fastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings Moved by Wood, second by May that the above Ordinance by adopted YEAS NAYS ABSENT 7 0 2 - I. Evenl Manshum City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopt­ ed by the Hastings City Council on the 27th day of October. 1997 Evenl Manshum. City Ck-rk �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 30. 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: wncc or fomcumum smc MORTGAGE SALE - Default having bean mode •n the term* and cond«t»an« of a cortatn Mortgage doted October 10. 1996 made by Steven E. Stenger and CtaitHno J Stenger 11731 Manning Lake Rd.. Delton. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor unto Doha Funding Corporation, a New York Corpora lion and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds l<x County ol Barry and Stole ol Michigan on November 4. 1996. at Liber 677 of Mortgage*, pages 264-273. which mortgage was assigned to Banker* Trust Company of Californio. NA a* Trustee under the Fooling and Servicing Agreement doted a* November 30. 1996. Delta Funding Homo Equity Loan Trust 1966-3. c o Delta funding, servicing agent, and upon which Mor­ tgage there is downed lo be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice, for principal and interest the sum of 074.480 00 And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having boon instituted to recover the debt secured by said Mortgage or any part thereof. Now therefore, by virtue of the power of sole of the State of Michigan In such cose mode and provided. noHco is hereby given that on Thursday. November 6. 1997 at 100 p.m local time, said Mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the faghost bidder or bidders, for cosh, in the Lobby of the Berry County Courfhoute 220 W. State St.. Has tings. Michigan, that being the place whore the Circuit Court for the County of Berry is hold, of the promises described in said Mortgage, or so much thereof a* may bo necessary to pay the amount duo. os aforesaid, on such Mortgage, with the in­ teract thereon at 12.30% per annum and all logoi costs, charges and ewponses. including the at­ torney foe* aHowod by law. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its intoreot in the promises which said premieo* is located at 11731 Manning Lebo Rd.. Dolton. Michigan, and described ae: to 1 I —* a —powi ■ —’- - w me ”w»r Ii<rw ’—» or iwiiun *1 -n~ oogmmng ar 7. Town I North. Rango B West. Distant North 690 Feet from the southwest corner of said Section 7; thence North 933.4 foot along the West lino of Sec­ tion 7. thence East 933.4 foot at right angles, thence South 933.4 foot: thence Wo*t 933.4 foot to the place of beginning. During the sis months immediately following the sale, the property may bo rads emed. This is on at­ tempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of o mortgage mode by JULIO ORTIZ SOSA AND DOROTHY ORTIZ SOSA HIS WIFE to THE CIT GROUP CONSUMER FINANCE INC.. Mortgage dated February 20 1996 and recorded on March 29 1996. in Liber 661 on page 065. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due al the date hecsol the sum ol sixty two thousand six hundred ninty six and Bl 100 Dollars (062,696.81). including interest ot 9.750% per annum. Under lhe power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue at Barry County Courthouse Hastings Ml. at I 00 p.m. on November 13. 1997 So.d promise* are situated tn City of Delton. Barry County. Michigan and ore described os COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 2B. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST THENCE EAST 94 RODS ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAtO SECTION 29 TO THE TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH 209 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE WEST JNE OF SAID SECTION 29 THENCE WEST. 417 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH SEC TION LINE. THENCE NORTH 209 FEET TO SAID NORTH SECTION LINE. THENCE EAST 417 FEET ALONG SA© NORTH SECTION LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT F O« PUBLIC HIGHWAY PURPOSES OVER THE NORTHER LY 33 FEET THEREOF FOR CLOVERDALE ROAD The redemption period shall bo 6 months from the data of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the data of such sole. Dated: October 2. 1997 THE CIT GROUP CONSUMER FINANCE INC.. Mortgagee Attorney for Mortgagee Robert A. Tremain 8 Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Birmingham. Ml 48009-6616 (10 30) MOVTGAOt F0NUL00UM MLK Attorney* for Delta Funding Douglas Deo mbps (P2S17I) 2932 fast Pari*. Sf Grand Rapids. Ml 49912 (616)997-4990 (10/30) File No 97-604-00 HON. JAMES H. FISHER DOROTHY A. COWEN. ROBERT V. COMN. Defendant Michael J. McPhMHpe (P337I5) Attorney far Pfaintiff DEPOT LAW OFFICES At a eoeeion of said Court hold in the City of Hostings. Stefa of Michigan, on the 23rd day of Sept-. 1987. PRRWNT Honorable Jarno* H. Fisher. Circuit •iudna . On the IBth day of September. 1997. on oction woe fitted by Dorothy A. Cowon. Plaintiff, against Robert V. Cowon. Defendant, in this Court to ob­ tain a Judgment of Divorce. IT IS HBKBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Robert V. Cowon, shall answer or take such other action as meg bo permitted by low on or before the 26lh day of November. 1997. Failure to comply ,M resurv ------ 1- sin —o — ’ 4 - . a,. ar a. wim wws oruur -win fuogmom ay. aoraun against such defendant for the relief demanded in the comptaint filed in this Court James H. Reher. CircuH Judge Michael J. McPhiMp* (P33715) Attorney for Pfaintiff DRPOT LAW OFFICES 222 West Appta Street Haetings. Ml 49088 (10/30) THIS FHM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WML BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgog* mads by WESLEY E. PION. LORINDA J. PION, husband and wile. SEAN W. PION, a single man and SHELLEY A. FISK, a singtawoman to SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SER VICES CORPORATION. Mortgogas doted February 8. 1995 and recorded on February 10. 1995 in Libor 624. on Page 729. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by said mortgages to the CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY, an Ohio Cor­ poration. as assignee by an assignment dated February 8. 1995 which was recorded on Septamber 29. 1997, in docket 1002138. Barry County Records. an which mortgage there is claim­ ed to bo due at the data hereof the sum of SixtyOne Thousand Six Hundred Twelve and 11/100 dollar* (161.612.11). including interest ot 8.25% Under the power of sofa contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sofa of the mortgaged promiso*, or tamo part of them, at public venue, at tho Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Ml. ot 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on December 4. 1997. Said premise* are situated In City of Hoolinge. Barry County. Michigan, and are described'th: lot 1299 and tho South 6 Rods of Lot 1300 of tho City. Formerly Village of Hostings, according to tho recorded ptat thereof. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 monfh(s) from th? dote of such sale, unless determined abandon od in accordance with 1948a 600 3341a. in which caso the redemption period shall bo 30 days from tho data of such sale. Dated: October 23.1997 CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorneys for CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY. 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 Fite 497097750 (H/X) CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE The 1997 CITY GENERAL ELECTION will be held on November 4, 1997 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ALL VOTERS from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wards will be voting AT THE HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL multi-purpose roorp, located at 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan (See map below). For further information please call the City Clerks Office at 616­ 945-2468. Everil Manshum, City Clerk Hastings Ann landers Not the first Dear Ann Lender*: I have a problem that I'm afraid will ruin my marriage if I am unable to resolve it. I recently got married. I was a virgin, and my husband was not. I learned this shortly after we started lo date and was devastated They say your first is the one you will always remember. I feel that because I was not his first, it didn't mean as much to him. I know he loves me a lol. but I just can't get past the hurt that there were others before me 1 also wonder if he is comparing me with his previous bed partners who were much more experienced. Sometimes. I wish I hadn't wailed to have sex until I married. We would then have been ''even.” Please tell me how to stop the pain. Ann. I often wonder if men who marry virgins com­ pare their performances with lhe more ex­ perienced women they have slept with. I want lo be lhe only one in my husband's thoughts when we are making love, but I'm afraid this is impossible now. Please help me sort this out. — Second Place in Buffalo. Dear Buffalo: You can’t saw sawdust. Tortunng yourself about the women your hus­ band slept with before he met you is a waste of time and accomplishes nothing. If you are nagging your husband for details of his past bed partners. I hope you will stop. The only thing that matters is that he mar­ ried you and not one of the others. If you con­ tinue to obsess about this problem, please con­ sider counseling. It could help. with us. When we are together, the woman acts totally helpless, and Claude indulges her completely I mentioned this to Claude recently, and he became defensive and went into great detail about how much he owes Thelma. It has got­ ten so the mere mention of her name sends shivers down my spine. 1 am not asking that we drop this woman completely, Ann. 1 just want to achieve a happy medium. Do you have any suggestions? — Three is a Crowd in California. Dear California: Apparently, you and Claude have provided this woman with a com­ plete social life. Can you fix Thelma up with an older bachelor, a widower or an amusing friend? Please consider it. M ran* fair. it teems to me that Claude has paid his dues. He does not owe Thelma mchision for the rest of her life, h's lime he pul you first, and you cun tell hun I said so. Dangerous call Dane Am Lnndsn: My wife aiwnys cabs me on my cellular phone when I am on a busy highway going home. She doesn't believe me when I tell her it's dmymut. Maybe she ll believe you. Tell her. please. — R.A. in N.Y.C. Dear N.Y.C.: Cell phones can be a godsend in emergencies, but they should not be used for chitchat. First, a driver needs to focus on driving at all times. Second, cell-phone con­ versations can be picked up by others. Beware. Dues paid Get PSA test Dear Am Lata*: My new husband and I lived overseas and have recently returned to the States. Several yean before I married him. "Claude*' had gone through a difficult divorce and received a kit of support from a woman with whom he worked. "Thelma" is abo divorced, but she is old enough to be Claude's mother — no romance there. She has no children of her own and considers Claude a son. All three of us are now living in the same ci­ ty. The problem is that my kind-hearted hus­ band feels deeply indebted to Thelma, and she is manipulating him to the max. She telephones him several times a day. both at work and at home. She has managed to invade our social life and wants to go everywhere Dm Am Loaders — I have prostate cancer This is the most common cancer aanoag mea. Now. became of advances in atacai acieace. most men can be as lucky as I am. My cancer developed after the PSA lest became available, meaning it could be dasrtod at meh an early stage that chancet are it won’t shorten my life. Before the PSA. many prosMe cancers weren't detected until symptom* appeared. which meant the cancer was much more advanced. I am abo lucky became my cancer developed after a new fotm of treatment pass­ ed onnaer. Instead of having to undergo debilitatiag surgery. which include* aide ef- 1 . .. u«, .luncjnwoss LEGAL NOTICE: MORTGAGE SALE - DetouH hot been .node in the condfaom of a mortgage made by Michael S. Robmwn and Julte M. Robinson, fanband and wife to The Mortgage House. Inc.. a Michigan Corpora­ tion. Mortgagee, dated January 24. 1996 and recorded on January 26. 1996 in Liber 650. on Rage 472. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and wo* assigned by said mortgagee to tho Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianopolis. as a*signoo by on awignmont dated January 24. 1996 which wo* recorded on January 26. 1996. m Libor 650. on Fog* 481. Barry County Record*, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to bo due at tho dote hereof tho sum of Sixty-Six Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-Two and 29/100 dollars (166.272.29). in­ cluding interest at 7.75% per annum. Adjustable rote mortgage. Interest rote may change on 4/01 ooch year. Under the power of sate contained in said mor­ tgage and tho statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sate of tho mortgage ft premise*, or some part of them, at public vendue, al tho Barry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan at 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on November 13. 1997. Said promise* are situated in Township of Hope. Barry County. Michigan, and oro doxribod a*: A parcel of land in tho Southwest 1 /4 of Section 7. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Commencing ot tho Northwest comer of tho Southwest 1 /4 of said Section 7. thence South 998 feet along tho West lino of section 7; thence East 950 feet more or less to the center of Otis Lake Road and tho true ptoco of beginning thence West 418 feet, thence South 322 feet at right angles, thence East 393 feat more or less to the center of Otis Lake Rood; thence Nor­ therly 325 foot along tho center of highway to the place of beginning Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan Tho redemption ported shod bo 12 month(s) from tho date of such tote. Doted Ort. 2. 1997 UNION FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK OF INDIANAPOLIS FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott 8 Trott. P.C. Attorneys lor Union Federal Savings Bonk of Indianapolis Ml 50 Telegraph Suite 100 . Bingham Form*. 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Weighav 7 Iba. 9 on. and 20 inches long. Welcomed home by big sister* Kaylah. Shanelle and big brother Aaron. Grandparents Wayne and Ardith Knop and David and Skarns Barrone. BOV, Cody James Gardner, bom al Pennock Hospital oa Oct 16. 1997 a 10:3g p.m. to Ana and Jeff Gardner of Woodland. Weighing S lbs. and 21 inches long. BOV. Tony William, bon M Pennock Hoaphal on Oa. 12. 1997 « 3.-00 p.m. lo 0 tissue. I was surprised to come out of the operating room without so much as a Band­ Aid. My hope ts that all the men who read this will get a PSA test and. if they find they have prostate cancer, make sure they see a urologist who offers seed-implant treatment as well as surgery. Not all men are good can­ didates for seed implants, but tor those who are. it's better to be one of lhe lucky one*, like me. — Tom Stiles, director of communica­ tions. Unitarian Univcrsalisl Association. 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The apple dryer was across lhe road from tee Town Hall on the shore of Long Lake, between the road and the railroad The road teroufb Cloverdale has been changed and enlarged many limes and it is hard to visualize the layout of the town in those early days. Il was there from lhe late IUDs until into lhe ■ma. Apple dryer operations gave many people seaaonal work. Women were hired lo peel and slice the apples for drying It was hard work, bat lhe workers always had lime for some fun There was a story told by Myrtle Kingsbury Sayles, who worked there as late as 1(98. They would place a wager to see which of diem could pare the most apples on one par­ ticular day Mrs. Sayles remembered that she pared two bushels more than the nearest conleader. Mrs. Givens Gibson In 1902. the apple drier was owned by Georye Rcplogle and Jesse Osgood. Yoaag married women also worked in the fields io earn some income. Mae Getb. Allie o-ntr-i-- Ida Cox and Myrtle Sayles picked ep potasoes for Pete Kingsbury for a $1.30 per day. They also husked ten acres of com for Del Norris for die same wages. They would feed their families breakfast for their families, pack a lunch, row up the lake to lhe Norrie farm, where they husked com all day. rowing home in die evening to get lhe supper meal. John Ryan buih a warehouse and elevator near the railroad in 1902. The Cloverdale telephone company also was founded m 1902. The switchboard was in the Campbell Brothers store. la 1920. the Cloverdale Telephone Com­ pany. a stock company was organized, with John McLeod as its first president The system merged with Dehon in 1932. There were 100 shares of stock and 63 patrons al tee* time. The poet office in Cloverdale went through several changes over the years. It was located in Howard Mosher's grocery store, and in another More, then a building which had been bush for a meal market was used for the post office aad then it was moved to lhe cement Hock building across M-43 from lhe store. The first rural route delivery from Clover­ dale was carried by Claude Mosher in 1903. The teat mail delivery from this post office was oa Jan. 22. I960. Rural patrons are now served by Dehon carriers. The post office, now located on the north side of die highway, serves box patrons. Weldon Brooks carried the mail from the Oorcrdste poet office for more than 30 yean, retina oa Oct. I. 1939. Dr. Hum was the first doctor to serve Onre Mair He was located on Lot 36. on lhe not* side of the street, which was called Ccaser Street and is now M-43. Dr. Fritch came m 1904. He practiced with Dr. Scribner, who in 1(91 went io Dehon. where he buih a house and practiced until his death ia 1907. There also were Dr. Kenmfied in 1909 and Dr Robinson. 1910. who was the feel doctor to serve Cloverdale ’ Center Street was home to Mr. and Mn. Ira Brooks. 1903. Mr. and Mn. Conrad Kahler in 1912. Mr. aad Mn. Weldon Brooks mar­ ried ia 1911 made their home on Center Street Charles Monica, son of Ferdinand came in 1912. Mr. and Mn. James McDonald moved from Cedar Creek to a home oa Center Street in 1914 Mr and Mrs Martin Nagel came in 1920. Cloverdale had a band. Sam Geib. who was a drummer in this band, and was well known danughout die area, organized a dance band ia 1934 Harry Eckler played the imp drum; Millard Sager was the pianist. Mac Verwirda pteyed the trumpet Sam also played the sax­ ophone and the violin. This group was together until 1933. They played for many social events aad were regulars al lhe Glass Creek Craagr This waaa'I the first or the only band from Cloverdate. Al the turn of the century , the Cloverdale Coronet Band members were looking mighty sharp in their uniforms. There were 14 active members in this band. There was a dance bowery in Cloverdale on the west side of the highway Open air dances were held there and on the 4th of July there wan always a special program with fireworks. Hazel Hines Brooks organized an orchestra in the 1930s The group made up of mainly Cloverdale Coronet Band. Cloverdale Post Offices from 1918-1933. Clowdate ball club, 1948. high school age people, met once a week al die Brooks home. There were as many aa 22 players ■ one lime. They played for church fiartinaa. commencement exercires aad COUVCUtiOQ. Some of the players in the orchestra were Homer Bachman and Paul Water. guaar Fred Babcok, ba^o; Evelyn Monica and Marvin Flower, saxophone; Glenn KaMer. Mn. McNutt and WeMoa Brooks and Ruth Hom. violins; Delos Flower, bass horn; Rom Pierce, trombone; Lyle Kingsbury, drams; John Chandter. trumpet; Sieve Karmes. flute; Ire McCallum, coronet; Myron and Maurice Johncock, trombones; Lottie Garrison played the piano; Oma Jean Garrison, oboe; Chan Hart. barhone horn; and Merle Kahler. Dr. Wesley Logan and Lewis Hine played clarinets. John Hom came to the farm oa Section 15 in ISM. just ahead of the C.K.A.S Radroad Katie Hom KaMer. told about the family's journey from Batavia. N.Y.. lo Michigan. She told of the Singing School conducted by Mr. Taylor. They met regularly at the church and there were about 25 people in the group. Mrs. Kahler was an active member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church She told about the men of the community being the carpenters who built the church. John Ashby, who was a veterinarian, arriv­ ed in the area in 1886. Mr. and Mn. Frank Leonard came in 1887. Ed Titus Sr., who was a well driver, came in 1892 from a log cabin just south of the McCallum Church. Ed Titus Jr. lived to be over 102 years old. M-43 then was known as Colgrove's Trail btcarar Phillip P. 'Good Roods'* Coigrove was working to improve Burry County and Michigan naris. and the road to Kalamazoo was one of his projects. Ed remembered that the roadway went under a small tooting tree, which later became a large leaning tree and was known as the “Wishing Tree*' to many people. This was south of Cloverdale near Wall Lake. The C.K.AS. Railroad ran through the Titus farm and a train went through regularly six times a day. two passenger runs between Kalamazoo aad Woodbury and at least one freight each way. Ed Titus Sr. was a well driller, with a reputation in the area for being able to locale a good supply of waler. Ed Titus Jr. then joined his father in the well drilling business. They used a hone powered rig. The horse walked in a circle around the turntable, a power shaft came out the side near the bottom. This was called a "tumbler rod.*' which turned the dram. The hone had to be taught to step over the nimbler rod each trip around. This type of Cloverdale apple dryer, 1891. rig was used to power other types of machinery on the forms of those times. Some reqmred ■ leera of bones, end the turanbie Ooveteafe Lake aad tee road between die lakes when he buried dte channel between die lakes ■ a advert under the road al die ead of de I (90s rod earty 1900. He bulk die Meteodm Mission oa lhe beaks of Cloverdate Lake. Standing oa tee roadway at the learnerdon of Clater Snect (M-43) aad Guernaey Lake Road oae caa visualize tee difference in tee height of tea two lakes aad appreciated teat teere was once a 16-foot fail or head water, which ran tee nulls ■ tea point in tee ■(BOS. When tee Methodist Miaaioa waa nandreg at ten pons. k ata only housed the miaaioa services. bat ateo gave a meeting place to away other organizations of Cloverdate. There waa a large Epworth I eagre Room, where every Saturday eight members of lhe Itagar met. The Epworth League, a Meteodial Youth orgaaizatioa named after the budgiace of Jtdr. Wesley. founder of tee Mcshodm Church The katereatioael groig wmoegMadte IM9iaCleveiaad.Ohioaad waa opea u> you* from 12 yean of ape lo 23. h wm called Epworth League until 1941. when it became known as tee Methodist Yoate Fedowatap The Loyal Trmprrrocr Legion group also ant in tee I regur Room. This youth group waa orgnaiMd by Floyd Starr The WCHJ of Oovesdate. ■rgtaitli ia 1900. holding its firn meetiag oa May 16 of tea year, held ■any medal contests al tee miaaioa. There wm foe True Blue Sunday School class for older yoate. Dugal Campbell taught this Sun­ day School dam for many yean. Letitia Foster aad Louie Fox taught the younger children Arthur Patton directed the choir there aad Katie Johacock waa the organist, piayiag for the services oa a pump organ. Alter dte church waa no longer used for religious purposes. tee building waa Kill uaed for social foactiom. Many eighth grade graduaeioaa were held there. It wm uaed for a dance hail ia tee late 1920a and earty 1930a. Cloverdale had a baseball dub aad played Kama from other nearby towns In I94( members of die team were Jim Hock. Jack Hayward. Chuck Monica. Gerald Gibson. George Ulrich. Russell Nash. Ron Nash. Ronnie Carter. Jasper Armimrout. Bruce Monica. Hnlfip Lewis aad Bob Brooks. The Ladies Aid Society dales at least beck lo 1913. In die earty days they met in the homes of members. They held regular monddy meetings. They also met in the Town Hall Dinner wm served at noon and everybody wm welcome. The children from tee school would all march to tee Hall for din­ ner al noon. The price of the meal to the children wm 23 cents. If the weather wm bad. tec meetings were held in private home. No account of Cloverdale is complete wuhnta referring to Acker's Point, which is a story in nself The Acker family had arrived ia Hope Township and taken land on the shores of Long Lake sometime between I (60 and 1(73 This land bordered on the south shores of lhe lake, east of whm wm to become Cloverdale Long Lake and Cloverdale <Mud Lake) were known for their good fishing, napping and hunting. When the C.K.kS. Railroad made its way along lhe southern terns of Long Lake, in 1887. it went through lhe Acker farm. The lake wm a tranquil site and arem along the lakes became inviting sites for lounsts to visa OK AS promoted the arem in Barry aad Hope townships as "The Great Inland Lake Route. " published the Hunter's and Fishermen's Guide and gave special excur- Cloverdale Post Office from 1933 until 1951: (left) Weldon Brooks, mall '■roster irioht) George Kahler, postmaster. uioverame Host utnee beginning the summer ot 1951. Cloverdale Post Office Is now in a new building on the east village on the north side of M-43. sion rases lo burners and fishermen. The hotels and resorts along the railroad benefited from this influx of persons from the cites, m did the stores and other businesses in dte late towns along the railroad line. In 1(91. John Acker opened lhe hotel on the extended poml on the shore of Long Lake Here, lodging and meals were available lo the traveler, fisherman, hunter or io a rcsoner Boating wm popular on lhe lake, and John Acker began a steamboai run with a steamboat named the "Reindeer." which was operated by Lewis Acker, son of John Acker. Il cosl 3 cents round trip from Acker's point to Clover­ dale aad back. The line operated on Sundays aad on holidays This steamboat line wm started tn 1890 and wm discontinued in the early 1900s. After the boat deteriorated lo the point of no return, the engine wm removed and il wm sunk tn Long Lake, south and west of the resort The Kalamazoo Ice and Fuel Company built an ice house where they could store ice. which they cut out of Long Lake during the winter. They also had several large ice bouses in Kalamazoo. which they Tilled with ice brought in on the C.K.&S. Railroad They hired a crew of men with their teams to cut the ice and store it for use in the summer time. The crews lived al the lake on Acker's Point in a cottage while they harvested the ice. The automobile and the use of trucks lo carry the freight took its tole on the railroads and in 1937 the Chicago. Saginaw and Kalamazoo gave up the railroad from Wood­ bury lo Richland was tom up. ending an era of railroading in Barry County , which for more than 50 years had its own railroad After the tracks uere taken up in the Cloverdale area. Bert McCallum bought up lhe right of way. part of which bordered his property on Long Lake. He sold the section from the township park on Cloverdale Lake to the Kingsbury home to Brace Perry of Kalamazoo who planed out 21 lots. Building on these lots began in 1949. Lots were sold along the south shore of Long Lake. The old railroad right of way serves as the mad to these lots. The north shore of Long Lake also was planed and building began on that side of lhe lake. Cloverdale is not by any means a ghost town. There are still several businesses operating along Center Street. M-43. The post office is nou located east on M-43. It is still a good spot for fishing and Acker's Point can still be located on the southeast side of Long Lake. The public access on Long Lake gives a tranquil view of the lake, with large white swans swimming on the lake. Hope Township Park on Cloverdale Lake offers a delightful view of that lake. Next time, when traveling along M-43. when going around the curve where Guernsey Lake Road and M-43 (think of it as Center Street) come together, imagine a young boy on his stomach on a sled, flying across the road after coming down the hill from the school on the hill, turn­ ing down lhe trail to lhe swimming area on Long Lake, out on lo the ice. Imagine a ride on a summer day on the “Reindeer" the steamboai. the length of Long Lake and back for only a nickel round trip. That was Cloverdale in lhe "years gone by " Sources: Years Gone By. Bernard Historical Society: Bicentennial. Hope Township. July 4. 1976: Second Edition. Hope Township. 1978: Barry County History 1985: Archives of the Hastings Barner. Rural Schools of Hope Township. Barry County Historical Society. �Page 10 — The Heelings Banner — Thursday, October 30, 1997 < < inr h lliink < I il. Hastings equestrian riders compete at State finals Barkley proves he’s more of a jerk than anything else "I am not a rule model." — The famous words of Charles Barkley made on a television commercial. Sir Charles proved that he is not a role model with his actions Sunday al a bar in Orlando, Fla. The Houston Rockets forward was arrested for throwing a patron through a plate glass window after the man had apparently tossed some ice al him. Sir Charles was charged with aggravated battery and resisting arrest. The situation is not surprising (Sir Charles has performed these types of stupid acts many limes before). His words showed why he is more of a punk than anything else. What he said of the Orlando incident: "If you bother me. I’m going to whup you." What he said to the injured individual: "For all I care, you can lay there and die." This is my hope. When Sir Charles goes 10 court for his latest actions. I hope he faces a nice guy like Judge James Fisher who will throw the h<x)k al him and keep him out of these bars for quite some time. Sir Charles says he would like to be governor of Alabama, but he won't get any special points for not keeping his composure during these recent unpleasant words. Still. Sir Charles is not lhe only professional athlete making recent headlines for not being a role model. How about Indianapolis quarterback Jimmy Harbaugh, who punched former Buffalo quarterback Jim Kelly for calling him a "baby"? Well. Harbaugh proved what a man he is by sustaining a fracture in his right hand during a scuffle with the soon-tobe Hall of Famcr. And last but not least, how about one norc cheer for Marv Albert? In my mind, not only women, but all people should be outraged that Albert will not see the dark conGncs of n jail cell. So when it comes to role models, pick yours with plenty of thought and consider those with g<xxl heart and not good scoring averages. • Piston* Have Potential: After last season's playoff run. a lot will be expected from Coach Doug Collins' Detroit Tistons. The 'Tons open up Friday against Washington at The Palace. The *97-98 squad includes new-.mers Brian Williams, a starting center. Malik Sealy. Jerome Williams, last season's blossoming No. I pick, guard Lindsey Hunter, star veteran Joe Dumars. NBA superstar Grant Hill, rising star Theo Ratliff. Rick Mahom. Don Reid, rookies Scott Pollard. Cnarlcs O'Bannon and former Michigan Wolverine Rumeal Robinson . It's a nice mix that should battle Cleveland Cavaliers for second place in the league, but arc still a little bit behind Chicago and Mr. Jordan and Miss Rodman in lhe Eastern Division. • Undefeated In Soccer: Barry County Christian finished its soccer season with a 10-0-2 record. In their final three games. B.C.C. lied Heritage I-I. lied Family Altar 4-4 and beat Lakeside 3-2. Niel Chapman scored six goals in the final three games and Andy Roush had two goals. • Think Winter Sports: Hastings High School will be having its Winter Media Day for all winter sports teams on Nov. 25. Basketball players, wrestlers, cheerleaders and volleyball spikers will be at the event. • Moving On Up: Middleville and Maple Valley's football teams arc still ranked amongst the best in lhe Slate. Middleville (8-0) is No. 6 in this week's Class BB football rankings, while Maple Valley (8-0) is No. 3 in Class CC. Leading BB is Marshall (8-0) and first in Class CC is Hartford (8-0). Talk to you soon. Area runners sprint to State after regional efforts Three Dehon runners arc headed lo Slate alter their regional performances last Saturday. Freshman Jessica Kellogg was second at regional* in 19:33. earning a spot in her first year of high school cross country. Zach Taylor was ninth in the boys race in 17:27 and Kody Louden 13th in 17:32 lo also land spots al the Stale finals Saturday at MIS in Brooklyn. Other Delton finishers at regional* were Nikki Schiedel (32nd in 22:27). Holly Davenport (93rd in 26:40). Jessica Sager (94th in 26:41). Erin Rickert (95th in 26:54). Casey Louden (49th in 18:57) and Ryan Hamden (83rd in 20:06). Hastings Charissa Shaw led the Lady Saxons to a sixth place finish al regionals held at Byram Park. Shaw was 18th out of 48 runners in 21:19. while her team took sixth out of 17 (cams with 183 points. Shepherd won the regional with 82 points and Lakewood's girls took 16th with 419 points. Other female finishers for Hastings were Carolyn DeWitt (26lh in 21:52). Karcy Schlachtcr (29th in 21:54). Kristen Schlachter (57th in 22:52) and Heidi Schroeder (59th in 22:53). Hastings' boys were 16th with 388 points and Corunna's boys were the overall winners with 26 points. The Saxon participants included Mike Elliott (62nd in 18:40). Rob Dixon (75(h in 19:12). Tim Rounds (82nd in 19:34). Michael McKcough (85th in 19:40) and Levi Solmes (89lh in 19:47). Hastings was well-represented al this year's Michigan Intcrscholastic Horsemanship Association (MIHA) State finals in Detroit. Not only was it Hastings first lime al the event, but they also showed that their town has some top-notch riders. To qualify for the State finals, a team must be a high |x*int winner, in one of three divisions, al separate horse shows held in September. Hastings accomplished that to cam a spot in the big show. Tlie local equestrian members — Amy Firth. Holly Goggins. Aleisha Miller and Amy Songer — won lhe Division C, District 16 title to gain its spot at the Michigan State Fairgrounds finale held Oct. 17-19. Coach Becky Oexler was quite impressed with how her "rookie" team performed. "Il's just so awesome with only four on our team." Oexler said. "Il's pretty amazing. You take lhe three shows, add the points and we won. We were quite shocked." Some 25-30 riders participated in lhe Hunt Scat event that Hastings placed second, third and fourth in. Aleisha Miller excels in the Hunt Scat and Gymkhana. Amy Firth in Hunt Scat and Stock. Songer's specialties are the Saddle Scat and Fit & Showing, while Goggins* best events arc the Saddle Seal and Stock. Amy Songer. Aleisha Miller and Holly Goggins take a break from riding at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit. (Photo provrded) "It's just so awesome/' C«adi tacky Oexler There were 20 schools and some 40-50 riders in Hastings* district, but lhe area riders knew they had a chance if they just worked hard to accomplish their goal. Firth, along with Oexler. could not attend the State finals, so the other three athletes were forced to ride two extra classes each. On Oct. 17. showmanship in Western. English and Saddle Scat were staged along with other performances such as Western Riding and Saddle Seat patterns. The second day consisted of Saddle Scat and Hunt Seat along with some speed events. Closing events were held on Oct. 19 and each team received a trop*.y for being a district champion. Hastings shared a tie for fourth and fifth place in Division C. Equestrian teams came from Eaton Rapids. Marshall. Charlotte. Lowell and Albion and 43 other areas. HASTINGS The first-year Hastings team is awarded a trophy in Detroit for its top finish at M.I.HA districts. (Photo provided) Delton’s attempt at KVA win misses the mark, with 54-40 score Panther defense helped to decide lhe out­ come of Tuesday night's KVA basketball contest between Dehon and Pennfield Both teams of Panthers played solidly on lhe defensive side of the floor. The problem for Dehon, was hitting its shots when the game was on lhe line. Delton, after leading 25-23 al half, scored 9 and 6 points respectively in the third and fourth quarters as Pennfield prevailed 54-40. "Our offense struggled, especially in the second half." Delton Coach Gary Harrington said. "We missed too manv rood shots." Delton (3-13.2-12) led 30-27 after a Mary Henson 3-pointcr at the 5:01 mark of the third quarter, but Pennfield fired back to out­ score its league counterparts 14-4 in the next seven minutes. With Katie Monroe running lhe Pcnnficld's offense from the point and Tina Hockscma working inside the paint. Pcnnficld's Panthers took a 37-34 advantage into the fourth quarter. Jill Vickery came up big for Delton with 19 of the team's 40 points. Vickery scored al least 4 points in every quarter and also toooed her team in rebounds with 8 carom* Hastings The vanity Saxons, second in the O-K While, face front-runner East Grand Rapids in action tonight (Thursday. Oct. 30) at Hastings High School. Hastings comes in with a 6-3 league mark, while E.G.R. is 9-1. The Saxons went to 6-3 last Thursday with a 50-45 win over the Red Arrows from Lowell. Their scheduled game Tuesday versus Northview will be made up al a later dale. Up 24-23 at half. Hastings increased its lead over Lowell to as many as 12 points in the second half. "We played a lol of kids." Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said. Virginia Jennings scored 16 points, Jill Williams 12. Summer Gillons 8 and Katie Willison 7 in lhe win over Lowell. Other Saxon stau included 5 rebounds and 4 assist* from Jennings. 6 rebounds. 3 blocks and 3 steals from Williams and 12 rebounds from Saxons face test in football game with Orioles Charlotte enters Friday night's season football closer with Hastings at 6-2. The two Oriole losses to Jackson Lumen Christi, by one point, and lo a very good Okemos squad. So Saxon mentor Jeff Keller knows that his team has to play at (heir top level in order lo close the year with a winning mark. "They (Charlotte) have the best running quarterback we've seen all year." Keller said. Charlotte runs out of a Wing T formation on offense and uses a stingy 4-4 alignment on defense. Last week, the Orioles up-ended the Vikings of Lakewood 43-18. so you know they can score points. But so can the Saxons who arc coming off an emotional triumph against Hudsonville. 34-15. Hastings led that game 28-8 at half and reached pay dirt two limes by air and three times by ground "Hudsonville was a little down, but it was a very nice win." Keller explained. Scoring for the Saxons in the Eagles game were Mike Purscll (57-yard run). Josh Richie (3-yard run). Malt Moore (42-yard pass from Andrew Courtright). Luke Warner (17-yard pass from Courtright). Purscll (2-yard pass) and Beau Barnum (two extra points). Courtright was !2-of-l9 throwing (he hall for two touchdowns and no interceptions. Richie ran 20 times for 79 yards, while Pursell logged lhe hall on 6 occasions for 68 "Jill has been our most improved and consistent player." Harrington explained. Christy NcSmith tallied 7 points and Kim Cole added 6. also for Delton. Monroe led Pennfield with 13 points and Missy Bivens managed 11 markers. Delton will host Kalamazoo Christian tonight (Thursday. Oct. 30). Willison. Kowalczyk expects a good game from her team in Thursday's contest with E.G.R. "It will be a lough game; they're 15-1, ranked in the Stale and can press lhe heck out of you." Kowalczyk said. "(Still) we should give them a good game." yards. Courtright used five receivers with Moore grabbing 4 aerial attempts for 90 yards. Freshmen The Hastings' freshmen lost a hard-hitting battle with Hudsonville 20-8. The Eagles look a 14-0 lead into the half, although the Saxons did have a chance to score. Adam Schantz completed a short pass to Dustin Terrel and Terrel gained 50 yards on a running play to set up a first down on lhe 13. After two runs and an incomplete pass, though. Hastings couldn't capitalize on a key fourth and one. Middleville The Lady Trojans had their chances, but could not cash them in. losing lo Coopersville Tuesday 54-51. Jessica Crowley scored 15 points, Brooke Mulder tallied 14 and Jennie Doyle tossed in 10 points for the Middleville squad. On Thursday. Middleville's eager* travel to Hamilton for O-K Blue action. Lakewood The Lady Vikes split a pair of games last week, losing lo Mason (46-41) and defeating Jackson Lumen Christi (60-35). The l-l weekly record puts Lakewood al 9-6 and 4-6 Schantz went back to work in the third quarter and found Terrel and Jerry La Derr for completions. A 7-yard strike from Schantz to La Dcrc resulted in a touchdown. Brandon Dahn added a 2-point conversion, to make the final score 20-8. _ Spearheading Hastings' defense was Leland Jennings. Sam Shriver. Luke Rodgers. Aaron Hartman and Rick Wank. for the season. Jennifer Nielsen scored II. Stephanie Elsie 10 and Jill Benschoter 9 in the loss to Mason. Jami Schrock led Lakewood with 6 assists. Hope College In Hope College s first six football games this fall, kicker Travis Williams, a Hastings native, scored 12 points with two field goals and six extra points. Williams made one field goal from 20-29 yards and one from 30­ 39 yards. I Kim Cole (42) drives base line in Delton's basketball game with Pennfield on Tuesday night. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30,1997 — Page 11 Football'97 MJ , w y SCORING AVAW AW . Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 82 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 78 Spencer Romph (T-K) 64 Miso Glavan (T-K) 58 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 56 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 52 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 44 Scon Richardson (Lakewood) 30 Garren Weatberhead (T-K) 30 Luke Warner (Hastings) 24 Paul Finney (Delton) 20 Josh Richie (Hastings) 18 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 18 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 18 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 18 Tim Stevens (T-K) 14 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 13 Beau Barnum (Hastings) 13 Andrew Courtright (Hastings) 12 Steve Dahn (Hastings) 12 Nate LaVoie (T-K) 12 Man Moore (Hastings) 12 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 8 Shane Slaughter (Hastings) 8 Jason Preslar (T-K) 8 Pat Lowe (Maple Valley) 6 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 6 Corey Schut (T-K) 6 T.J. Koch (Lakewood) 6 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 6 Jim Storms (Hastings) 6 Scon Stickles (Maple Valley) 6 Jason Stamptier (Delton) 6 Darron Williams (Delton) 6 Adam Thompson (Maple Valley) 6 Bill Blair (Hastings) 6 Tim Johnson (T-K) 6 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 4 Scon Van Engen (Maple Valley) 4 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 2 Chris O'Bryant (Lakewood) 2 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2 Andy Keller (Hastings) 2 Bnan Ploeg (T-K) 2 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 2 Man Rose (Maple Valley) 2 Trevor Smith (Delton) 1 ? Friday night football should bring scare to oppositions To close out our regular season football predictions, wc have a feu tricks and treats for our football frenzy fans. Not only does our tvcry scary!) crystal ball sense Barry County magic tn lhe air tor on lhe ground) come Friday, but it also anticipates finishing the campaign with a better overall winning percentage than the Detroit Lions. In lhe first eight weeks of the prep football campaign, the ball has claimed 23 wins with only 16 defeats. The goal this week, just like every single week, is a perfect 5-O. HASTINGS (4-4. 3-4) at CHARLOTTE (6-2, 5-2) The Orioles have lost games to Okemos and Jackson Lumen Christi and barely squeaked past Mason, so they can be had. Last Friday. Charlotte won over Lakewood 43-18. Backs Chris Munson and Curtis Tyler arc capable of making the big plays and quickness can be found in lhe Orioles' signal caller. Hastings appears to be getting back on track after last week's triumph over Hudsonville. A winning record is at stake for the Saxons, who have shown great improvement during the course of 1997. Mike Purscll is just one of many players who have contributed lo the successful Saxon season. . Prediction: Hastings 24. Charlotte 20. COMSTOCK (6-2, 5-2) at DELTON (3-5, 3-4) The Colts lost a chance lo share the Wolverine Conference title with Gull Lake last Friday, by dropping a 42-14 matchup with lhe first place Blue Devils. Comstock's offense revolves around Aaron White who scored twice on runs of 10 and 13 yards and gained 92 total in last Friday's defeat. If the Panthers can put the clamps on White, a victory could be achieved. Ryan Bridges. Kyle Matteson and Corey Mingerink should be there to contain Mr. White. Bridges assured us of that happening on Tuesday. Prediction: Dehon 34. Comstock 21. PENNFIELD (4-4, 4-3) ut MAPLE VALLEY (8-0, 5-0) Don't look al lhe records when evaluating this game. Pennfield may have four losses, but they lost its first three contests before beating Delton 21-14. Kris Worthington and Mall Grimm are a fine combination in Pennfield's backfield with Worthington gaining 123 versus Dehon. Maple Valley will counter with its triple backs of Jason Thompson. Andy Patrick and Chris Gonser. Tough defense should be the key to this game with a big-time stop probably playing an impact in the final outcome. Prediction: Maple Valley 30. Pennfield 28. T-K (8-0, 7-0) at WAYLAND (1-7, 0-7) The Wildcats came real close lo nipping Forest Hills Northern last week, but came up short 31-27. Wayland quarterback Jason Hilaski completed 8-of-l8 passes for 139 yards and one aerial score. For the undefeated Trojans. Miso Glavan and Spencer Romph continue to rack up the rushing yards with a total of 314 and four scores last week during a 36-16 win over Byron Center. Expect more big chunks of ground yards this week as T-K prepares for the post-season and look for Garrett and Lucas Weatherhead to be right there when the big plays are needed. Prediction: T-K 38. Wayland 10. IONIA (NA) at LAKEWOOD (0-8, 0-7) The Bulldogs and the Vikings tangle again, this time al Lakewood's Unity Field. The Vikings lost to Charlotte a week ago 43-18. Last year, it was the Vikcs 24-20 over Ionia. If Lakewood is to notch back-toback wins over its rivals, runningback Scott Richardson and defensive standout TJ. Koch will need lo contribute in big ways. They will and the Vikings should prevail lo the glee of their season supporters. Prediction: Lakewood 24. Ionia 20. I -K's Garrett Weatherhead (42) was part of T-K's potent running attack that blitzed Byron Center last week, 36-16. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Panther gridders gear up for finale with Colts It's the last game of the season on a Friday night at home. So Delton football coach Rob Hecthuis figures his team has no reason not to give it UeUr all"It's the last game and Comstock is a very good football team." Hecthuis said. "Our last opportunity... let's go get it." Comstock (6-2. 5-2) is coming off a disappointing 42-14 Wolverine Conference loss to Gull Lake. The Colts two scores were carried in by runningback Aaron While, who finished with 92 yards on 14 attempts. Delton (3-5. 3-4) also is shaking off a tough defeat, losing lo Parchment 14-13 last Friday. Quarterback Kyle Matteson tallied the two Delton touchdowns on sprints of 43 and 53 yards. On the game. Matteson had 179 yards on 13 carries, completed 7-of-13 passes for 63 yards and was in on 13 tackles. He now has 834 passing yards on lhe season. RUSHING Spencer Romph (T-K) 128-821 Miso Glavan (T-K) 93-766 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 71-664 J. Thompson (Maple Valley) 110-644 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 83-543 Josh Richie (Hastings) 115-516 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 62-322 S. Richardson (Lakewood) 64-308 Jason Stampfler (Delton) 46-307 Paul Finney (Delton) 46-273 Garren Weatherhead (T-K) 27-236 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 41-199 PASSING K. Matteson (Delton) 52-105-6-834 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 54-101-7-785 A. Courtright (Hastings) 53-98-6-674 T. Wawiemia (M. Valley) 14-34-2-249 Matt Moore (Hastings) 7-19-2-164 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 14-23-1-152 "Kyle had another big night." Heethuis explained. So did Ryan Bridges and Corey Mingerink. Bridges had 16 tackles lo up hit season total to 94. Mingerink made 7 receptions and collected 14 honecrushers. "We had some opportunities lo win the game; we really dominated the game." Heethuis said of lhe Parchment contest. "In the third quarter we missed an extra point attempt to tic. but we still had a kN of game left." SmPANT Cent oapaga 13 RECEIVING . ’ ‘ Luke Warner (Hastings) 23-378 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 19-279 Jim NeSmith (Delton) 6-192 ' Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 7-190 Matt Moore (Hastings) 12-184 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 15-177 Brian Ploeg (T-K) 13-169 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 6-157 Paul Finney (Delton) 7-142 Garren Weatherhead (T-K) 10-140 Darron Williams (Delton) 8-126 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 3-88 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 5-77 Shane Slaughter (Hastings) 1-76 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Maple Valley quarterback Trevor Wawiemia (13) leads tne Lions into this Friday's non-league battle with Pennfield in Nashville. City of Hastings Ordinance No. 304 TACKLES Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 124 Bobby Cole (Hastings) 101 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 94 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 82 Rich Smith (Maple Valley) 79 Jared Otto (T-K) 71 Andy Keller (Hastings) 69 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 65 Erik Vernon (T-K) 64 Lucas Fiory (Maple Valley) 64 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 63 Bill Blair (Hastings) 59 Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 58 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 57 Brian Ploeg (T-K) 53 Lance Flory (Maple Valley) 52 Nick Hannar (Delton) 52 Corey Schut (T-K) 52 Jim Hermenitt (Delton) 50 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 50 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 49 T. Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 46 Jon Hanneckow (Delton) 38 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 34 Bryan Faurot (Maple Valley) 32 Jeremy VandeMer (T-K) 31 Eric Carlson (Hastings) 31 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 31 INTERCEPTIONS Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 3 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 3 Travis VanAlstine (T-K) 3 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 3 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2 Paul Finney (T-K) 2 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 2 An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hastings by amending Section 3.93 Signs in DI and D2 Zones. The City of Hastings Ordains: Section 1 Amend Section 3.93, Signs in the Industrial Districts, to read as follows: Signs for the D-l zone shall be the same as signs permitted in the B-l zone per Section 3 92. Signs for the D-2 zone shall be the same as signs permitted in the B 2 zone per Section 3 93. Section 2 This ordinance shall take effect and shall be in full force from the date of its pub­ lication in the Hastings Banner pursuant to the Charter for the City of Hastings. Moved by Jasperse. se*. jnd by Wood that the above Ordinance be adopted Years 7 Nays 0 Absent 2 I. Evenl Manshum. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 27th day of October. 1997 Everil Manshum. City Clerk Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Monoay. November 10. 1997 at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is for the Council to hear comments and make a determination on the necessity to establish a special assessment district to pay for construction of a water main in the 700 block of East Thom Street and along Third street from Thorn Street to Mill Street, (see map below). This notice is given pursuant to Article X Section 10.1 and Section 10.2 of the Charter of the City of Hastings, and Article IV Section 13.107 of the Hastings City Code. Written comments will be recer^ed at Hastings City Hall. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hear­ ing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Evenl Manshum City Clerk �P*0« 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30. 1997 Russian farmers’ delegation visits Hastings Rotary Club by Ruth Zachary Staff Writer Nine Russian farm managers and their translator were special guests of the Hastings Rotary al a luncheon Monday. The group is visiting lhe U.S for ihrcc weeks to study entrepreneurial fanning first hand. During their time, the Russian visitors will visit a lot of agriculturally related busi­ nesses as diverse as John Deere farm equip­ ment lo Mcijer Thrifty Acres, representing lhe range of production, distribution and marketing of farm products. Translator Sasha Govkilov also works in an ag-related field as a beekeeper. Former Stale Rep. Bob Bender, who also was a guest al the luncheon in Hastings, had once been in Veronich. Russia, working for lhe Peace Corps and had met Govkilov al another time. When Govkilov mel Bender here, it was unexpected and he remarked al how small the world actually was. The Russian guests have had varied expe­ riences. but all have been involved in farm management. Crops grown range from fruit, vegetables, flowers and grain to all kinds of livestock. Three women were included in lhe group. One of them also was the youngest, al age 22. Farms they manage vary in size, from 140 lo 500 acres or larger. The managers arc in charge of from six lo 100 employees. They come from several training back­ grounds and have come to agriculture through personal interest and a desire to in­ vest in privately owned agri-business and land when it becomes available. Questions from the Rotarians had to do with comparisons between their country and ours. The Russians said we have much belter farm equipment than they do. The price here is also lower. They said they were looking forward to visiting John Deere. Most of the people in lhe group are from an area warmed by the Gulf Stream and shel­ tered by high mountains. The area has a Mcditerrancan-likc climate, warm enough to grow oranges. It is located between the 42nd and 60th parallels. None of the visiting Rus­ sians lives south of our own location in this hemisphere. Distribution of farm products and produce in Russia is arranged by a middle man. The products arc taken to state warehouses and it is sold directly to private dealers who dis­ tribute to stores. This has been in effect since the old system collapsed. Stores and retail outlets were lhe first in Russia lo be privatized. There arc no gov­ ernment-owned stores there any more. The guests said they have lots of super­ markets in Russia, but they arc not as large as some arc in this country. Visiting a Mcijer’s was rather impressive, they said. There were many restrictions buih into the old system in Russia. Building something different is moving slowly. One particularly interesting development going on now is the elimination of the ru­ ble. Agriculture, however is not yet privately owned. The guests who visited Michigan said they do not own the;.- farms. They arc directors, heads or deputy directors of farms that have been managed under government control for over 50 years. Nevertheless, there is no government con­ trol over what the managers choose to grow. One of the visitors plans lo change to live­ stock farming in place of growing other crops in the future. He is speculating that this will be much more profitable because there is much demand for meat. Changing from one economic system to another has its problems. For one thing, the land of Russia is not accurately surveyed and mapped, so there is no way to assess what the land is actually worth. Land is just becoming available. One woman in the group borrowed money to buy land and must pay 230 percent interest on her loan. There are no taxes now on the land. They will not have to pay taxes on it for five years after they take possession of it. The Russian visitors said they felt it is important to buy land as soon as it became available because it is anticipated that the price will go up as lime passes. The U.S. government is committed to The Russian delegation with local Rotary Club hosts, (back row, from left) Vassili Mitiaev, Alexandre Rogoulia, Roman Michaltzov, Magomed Abdurakhmano, Yury Vlassenko, Sasha Govkilov , Sergei Kossenkov, and Barry County Commissioner Bob Wenger.Front left, Barry County helping Russia transfer to a market econ­ omy. The Productivity Enhancement Pro­ gram. (PEP), a training program for non­ English speaking Russian and Ukrainian en­ trepreneurs in the U.S., arranged for the group lo tour this country. Bender has been involved with the Center for Citizens Initiative. CCI. since 1982. The University has a contract to teach setting up an Extension program there. One goal is to increase production in their own countries and for helping Russia in lhe process toward successful privatization. The U.S. government pays for the screen­ ing and travel arrangements. The participants must pay their own fare, ranging from $700 center tries to involve businessmen to con­ sult and sponsor and implement this ex­ change program between the two countries.. There arc similar arrangements in which American participants train in Russia. One recent project is coordinating an Extension program in the Ukraine. Michigan State lo $1,500 per person. Tlie American government has encouraged sponsorship of local civic clubs, which ar­ range the schedule of business site visits and seminars, recruit volunteer home hosts and provide local transportation. Clubs with business connections arc well qualified for these types of cxclianges. More than 60 delegations have been spon­ sored in 24 slates. There arc other exchange programs with other countries as well, but most information had to with Russia at this LEGAL NOTICES: raww Attaatad ta by= RkhvdC. Thoma*. Supervisor (10/30) Estate of Albert J. MuNord. Social Security No. 30-14-4573. TO ML INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In the estate may be barrod or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearinp will be held on November 19. 1997 at 10.-00 a.m. In the probate courtroom, ■■to* > rings, -I----- I maxy^H i----------------------. 4----- <1xiuw* 4 4 LJ --- uuvqvo4 ^uupv n. >4 snow on the petition of Shelia A. Roehm requesting Shetio A. Reehm bo appointed pentonaf reprosan­ . JluJ umo 4- - it- T- 4 W--- -4- - vumrn ^vo^et jI • M. ^mn^uw doims apoinst tho estate will bo forever barred representative or to both tho probate court and the (proposed) personei representative within 4 mon­ ths of the data of pubficotien ef this notice Not ice is further Riven that tho estate will bo assigned to ontrHod persons oppoormp of record. October ». 1997 Jamas J. Gouiooee (P44497) 1225 W. State St. Hostings . Mi 4*050 (616) 945-2255 Shefio A. RoWwn 12716 Pork Dr Woyfmtd. Ml 4*340 (10/30) WMa ta SOUTHERN PACIFIC THRTT • LOAM ASSOCIATES. a CoMomlo Corporation Mortpopo* MmovM wvan hundrwd thirty and 04/100 DeHart (I9B.730.04). Mdudtatp Intorosi at 15.390% par MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode in Dougherty, huebond and Cando Dougherty. wife to MlrhlRsn General Mortpego Corp., a Michigan Corporation. Mortgage*. doted Moy 22, 199b ond recorded on Moy 29. 1906 in Libor bbl. on Pope 922. Parry County Records. Ml ch I pan, and was assigned <nosno ootipn^nonts to Fforwost RRor* tpepo inc., o CeMomia Corporation as assignee, by an assignment doted Juno 3. 199b which was recorded on October 2. 199b in Libor 674, on Popo 357. Parry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to ba duo at tho data hereof tho K6, Om ThMMnd HuMrod EWuy. town an4 <4/140 Mtan (441.407.04). inclvdm, ------ • M ■ at tha Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Ml at 1:00 p.m. on December 4. 1997. laid promfeos ora situated in TOWNSMP Of *V MG. BARRY COUNTY. Mkhipon and are dasertbad o*: THE EAST 30 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 1 /2 OF THE southwest i/4 of section IO. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. EXCEPT A 33 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY. CAST AND WEST THRU THE CENTER FOR MGRESS AND EGRESS TO WEST SO ACRES OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAC SEC­ TION. EXCEPT THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE EAST 4*5 FHT OF THE SOUTH I /2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 250 FEET OF TNE WEST 310 FRET OF THE EAST 735 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TNE SOUTHWEST 1/4 SEC TtON IQ. TOWN 4 NORTH RANGE * WESF Thu redemption period shall be 12 months from tho date of such solo, unless determined abandonad in accordance with 1 94RCL 400.3241 (a) in whkh case the redemption period shall bo *0 days from tho dote of such solo. Dated: Octohsr 16. 19*7 NORWEST BANK MMNESOTA. N.A.. AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortpopoo ATTORNEY FOR: Assipnoe ol Robert A. Tromain A Associates. P.C. 401 South Old Woodword Avenue Suite 300 Bkminphom . Ml 40009-6616 (11/13) Extension Director and Rotary Club President Jan Hartough, Lioubov Mitrofanova, Natalia Kozyreva, former Slate Representative Bob Bender, Olga Vassilieva, and Miriam White, Hastings Mayor Pro Tern. __________ 1997 Said promises ora situated in VILLAGE OF FRIMORT. Berry County. Michl pan, and ore described as: Doted October 2. 19*7 NORWEST MORTGAGE INC. FOR ^FORMATION PLEASE CALL (24b) 042 4202 Trott * Trott. P.C. Attorneys for NORWEST MORTGAGE INC 30150 Totoproph Suite 100 Binphom Farms. Mkhipon 40025 FH* 497097247 (10'30) Natka is hereby given that tho Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for tho following Special Use Permits: CASE NO. SP. 17-97 - Robert ond Joan Roush, (appticon ts) LOCATION: At 4050 Goodrich Rd., on tho South side between Holden and Mud Lake Roads In Sec. 24 of Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to operate a permanent sawmill in tho AR ioning district MEETP4G DATE November 10. 1997. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in tho Court* and low RuHdinR at 220 West Court St . Hastings. Michigan interested person* desiring to present their view* upon an appeal either verbally or in writing wiM bo given the opportunity to bo hoard ot tho above mentioned time ond place. Site inspection of the above described property will bo completed by tho Planning Commisson members the day of tho hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying should contact tho Plan­ ning Office. Tho special use application is ovoilabio for publk inspection at tho Barry County Planning Offke. 220 W State St.. Hastings. Michigan durinp the hours of • a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please call tho Plann­ ing Office at 94A^B30 for further mhxmotion. Tho County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for tho hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered ot the meeting to individuels with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ton (10) days notice to lhe County of Barry, individuais with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling tho following: Mkhool Brown. County Administrator. 220 W. State Street. Hastmps Ml 4*059. (bib) 94B-4B91. Nancy I. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (10/30) MORTGAGE SALE — Defouli has been made in the conditions of a mortpopo mode by Richard W. Knouts ond Dianna J. Knouts, husband and wife to United Companies lending Corporation. Mortpapoo. dated July 11. 1995 and recorded on July 24. 1995 in liber 635. on Popo 656. Barry County Records. Michigan, and was assigned by mesne assignments to UNITED COMPANIES LENDING COR9ORTION as assignee by an assignment dated March 7 1997 which was recorded on September 30. 1997 in liber 1002205 on Pope Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe dale hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Four and 16/100 dollars (562.264.16). including interest at 11.623*. per annum Adjustable Rote Mortgage Interest rote may change on 2 1 ond 8 I of eoch year. Under the power of sale contained m »aid mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice ts hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises or some port of them of public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings Michigan at 1 00 a clock p.m.. on December 4. 1997 Sa»d premises ar* situated in VILLAGE OF MID DLEVULE. Barry County. Michigan, and are described os Lot 30 of the Middleville Downs Addition *2 Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 5 of Plats Page 13. The redemption period shall be 6 monfh(s) from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I948CL 600.3241a. in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole. Dated October 16 1997 UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (246) 642-4202 Trott 6 Trott. P.C. Attorneys for UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION 30150 T.iegror h SuHe 100 Bingham Farms. Michigan 4802S File F97097429 (»• >3) gathering. The PEP program dues not focus only on agriculture. Many occupations have been brought lo the U.S. for lours of businesses related to their own occupations. For in­ stance. Russian furniture makers received YMCA YMCA of Bxry Cmxty AM Coed VafteyMI Stendtac* Tereo W-L TVC........... ................. »......................................360 Barry County Rental................................... 26-10 Hexfib............................................................. 18-18 Hastiafs Maoufacwring............................. 17-19 Burkey »............................................................ 9-27 Hastings Sanitary Service............................. 2-34 ItOMitS First Match — Flexfab. Hastings Manufactunrig; TVC. Burkey s. Second Match - Flexfab. Burkey's; Barry County Rental. Hastings Sanitary Service. Third Match — Hastings Manufacturing. Hastings Sanitary Service; TVC. Barry Coun­ ty Rental. YMCA of Bnrry Cowty/HmU^b Ymrth Connell Hasting* Coed Softball Teren W-L Olde Towne Tavern fl................................... 8-1 Oide Towne Tavern f2................................... 6-3 Flexfab................................................................. 6-3 Jarman Construction........................................ 5-4 Law and Disorder...........................\............... 4-5 Hastings Mutual................................................4'5 Just For Fun........................................................3-6 Bennett Industries.............................................0-9 training in 15 different production sites that manufacture furniture and wood products. Another example was for cheese makers to visit Wisconsin. Requirements for these Russian visitor* arc very competitive. A lot of applicants come from the private sector and they are carefully screened. Bender said that only the really good candidates arc able lo come here. They must not have any affiliations with the Mafiosi, which is gaining ground in Russian life. In addition they must come from a farm not under government control. Applicants must show they are highly moti­ vated. must have shown some record of achievement in what they do. must have sought out training in agriculture and be in charge of from six lo 100 employees. They must pay their own fare, which is a limiting factor because in Russia this is a lol of money. Part of their duties once here include speaking to various groups lo further infor­ mation exchange. There is a set training , module, with a number of ><lc* to be visited. Participants must attend cvc«y one. When they return lo their homeland, they • must commit to teach for two years in their >| country what they have learned here. Police probe woman’s death Police are investigating the death of 47ycar-old Lorec Childers of Maple Grove Township after her body was discovered near her home on Assyria Road Friday. "We don't know." what caused her death, said Michigan State Police Det. Sgt. Lou Quinn, who is conducting the investigation. "It's not suspicious. Il could be natural causes." Quinn said Childers' body was found by her brother. Thomas Wood. ..rar the woods where she often went lo feed the deer. Police have "pretty much" ruled out homi­ cide. but have not ruled out suicide as a pos­ sible cause of death. Quinn said. * Quinn is awaiting results of a toxicology test and an autopsy conducted at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, he said. Childers, who is survived by her husband. John, their six children, six grandchildren and her parents. Thomas and Yvonne Wood of Nashville, had been dead "anywhere from six to 12 hours," Quinn said, before her body was discovered. Services were held for Childers at the Maple Valley Chapel - Gcnther Funeral Home in Nashville Tuesday. She was buried in Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. Results Olde Towne Tavern f2 0. Flexfab 7; Olde Towne Tavern fl 13. Jarman Construction 8; Law and Disorder 7. Bennett Industries 6; Just For Fun 9, Hastings Mutual 10. Game Schedule — 6:00. Olde Towne Tavern f2 vs. Jarman Construction; 7:00. Flexfab vs. Olde Towne Tavern fl; 8:00. Law and Disorder vs. Hastings Mrtual; 9:00. Benentt Industries vs. Just For Fun. Saturday Youth Baaketbaii On Saturday. Nov I. the YMCA will begin its annual Salurda> morning basketball pro­ gram for youth in grades I -6th. The program will run every Saturday for six weeks (no meeting on Nov. 29). The cost for the six week program is S3 per Saturday. or one mas purchase a program pass for the entire 6 weeks for $10. Scholarships are available upon request Preregistration is not required. The following is a list of lhe game times and locations for each age group: Central's Gym — Boys — 5/6. 8:30-10; 1/2. 10-11; 3/4. 11-12. Star School's Gym — Girls — 5/6, 8:30-10; 1/2. 10-11; 3/4. 11-12. Sunday FamHy Open Gym* Every Saturday, beginning Nov. 2. lhe YMCA will have the Hastings High School gym open for open gym. The gym opens at 2 and closes at 4 Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and rollerskating (bring your own equipment). The cost for the activity is $2 per person with a family cap of $5. Those with youth in grades 6 or lower must be accom­ panied by a parent. There will be no open gym on Nov. 30. Dec. 21 and 28. KCC hosts college night The annual Calhoun County Cnllege Nifhl is being held Monday. Nov. 3. from 6:30 k> 8:30 p.m. Kellogg Community College hm again been selected a, the Me ot the event by the Calhoun Counseling Association The program will be held in the Miller Physical Education Puildmg More than 50 colleges, universities and other educational institutions will be represented by the College Night. The pro­ gram will be held. College Night offers area high school students and parents the best opportunity to gam valuable information about colicges. universities and other educational rMtimtkm*. There will also be three brief Financial Aid presentations during the evening, beginning M 6:30 p.m. For additional information, call Connie Speers. Admissions Director, at (616) 945-4153. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30. 1997 — Page 13 BOWLING SCORES ATTEMPT...continued from page 10 Kth Grade Gold NieKcn managed 16. Elsie 14 ami Schruck Tntsdas Trios Yes Um 20-14; Armour Auction 1975-12.5: 3 Ponies Tack 19-13; BAL Dolls 19-13; Setters Amo Body 17 3-14.5; Trouble 14-18. Looney Tunes 14-11: Laie Bloomers 13-19; Jim 4 Fun 13-19; Teus Pride 11-21 H|0 Csren aad Series - S Snider 190: I. Hurless ITS; L Tilley 2O4-5O5: T Redman 178; V. Green 161; D. MacDonald 168; S. Amour 173-306; S. Vandcnburg 211-613; M Eaton 190; D. Kelley 2O3-S47; N. Hook 161: F. Villa 165; S. Kill 1S8; S. Salazar 166; B. Thurston 264-247-180-691; L Poner 157: T. Sebastian 167; M. Snyder 173; S. Glasgow 173; L. Trumble 155; J. Conger 171. Wiinriday P.M. Hair Care Center 23-9: Eye and Em Spec 19-13; Halidas Service 1716-1494; Mace's Ph. 17-15; Setters Amo Body 17-15; NmhviUe 5+ I6M-I3M: Valley Realty 16-16: Lifestyles 14-18: Miss Fils 14-18; Fanner's Feed 14-18; Nashville Chiropractic 12-20; Fresha* Touch 12-20 ■Ml Gamms aad Sarles - K Sutfm 204-363: B. Planch 196-514; F. Gintert 183-512; N. Varney 180497; E Vanasse 190-417: B Hathaway 183-476; P Frederickson 172450; B. Johnson 154450; E. Moore 180419; J. Doster 167445; S. Drake 173450: T. Case 164444: B Estep 189442; R. Reichard 179430; C. Watson 151424: B. Smith 138-369; L. Wcyerman 174428; D. Bums 153-382; T. DeWitt 130-386; B. Wilson 144-398; C. Shellen buffer 125-368; C. Trumbull 136-360; J. Harper 128-355; A. Patten 118-317; K. Backer 190: L. Yoder 177; B. Norris 168 Senior Citterns Olis 23-9; Jesiek 22-10. Brodock 22-10: Woodmansee 20-12: No One 20-12; Kaesnpel'i 19-13; Vroginedewey I7K-14M; M*M's 16-16; Brewer 15-17: Hall 14-18; Moacoulis 14-18; Nash 13-19; Lethcoe 1214-1994; Schlachter 12-20; Friend 1022: Snyder 6-26. M0 Games and Sraters - F. Gintert 190478; S. Pennington 212487: P. Castleberry 180: D. Mason 257-536 (107 pins over average): V. Brown 196: G. Waggoner 182494: W Birman 194492; B. Mallekootc 195-303: R. Wieland 254-581: W. Woodmm 186492; C Haywood 172471; >. Mercer 199-539: M. Schondelmayer 199496; M Masson 174479: W. Brodock 171485. id--- A---- HI - -.’vuxrrs Whispering Waters 19-9; Rowdie Giris I8H-9W; Kelley's Keglers 17-11: Green Chics 15-13: Dewey's Auto 15-13; Michelob 1494-1394; T.M Lassies 14-14: Hastings Bowl 14-14; Hartzler's Tours 12-16: Gin­ tert's 1094-1794: Coldwell Banker 10-8: Mr. Brace 8W-I9W. ■Ml Games aad Series —V. Pierson 194: J McMillon 200-539; M. Snyder 186-539; S. VmDenberg 182495; H. Miller 162450; M Wieland 174-303; A. Hall 163462: E. Ham moutree 197483: B Anders 174-502; M Kill 176: M Gross 183457 ’••TUB' Bays HMt Carets aad Series — B. Bowman 233-572; D Humphrey 182494; D. Salazar 172487; B. Weatherly 172483; M. Salazar 160455: C. Alexander 200452: J. Kidder 167438: A. McBrian 176433. Gkrb H*h Game aad Series - W Miller 161-353: J Robimon 109-299: A. Rose 99-236; N. Towle 93-245 Thursday Aagete Nashville Chiropractic 26-10: Setter Auto Body 25-11; Tick Tock Restaurant.24-12; Miller Etc2114- I4W; Cedar Creek Grocery 2016; Pet World 19-17; NAPA Girls 19-17: Gavin Ford 13-23; Riverside Cemetery 13-23: Stefano s 12-24: Dowl It 12-24; Himagt Bank 1144-2414. HMt Games and Series — L. Aspcy 218-576: K. Kuhlman 201: T. Loftus 176; M. Eaton ISO: J Madden 191-562; L. Perry 194-304; K. Covey 208-505: S Grinage 190: T. Soya 170: J Gasper 195 Thursday A.M. Parkers AFC Home 25-11: Just Us 24-12; Lucky Shots 2114-1414; Early Birds 2114-1414; Varneys 19-17; Hastings Bowl 18-18; Bosleys 18-18; LeHarves 17-19; Ques­ tion Marks 13-23: Bye 0-36. Gaad Games aai Series — F. Ruthniff 180525; L Jackson 177495; M Hodges 198488: B. Estep 169474; O Gilletts 169461; B. Norris 161457; P. Caldwell 170440; B. Clement 150398; B. Bodo 180373; M Bell 139-360; M Atkinson 197; R. Isaacs 186: C. Stuart 156; I Rmhruff 155: T. Parker 142; D Collier 142: J Rabies 129 Bowlersries D.J. Electric 17-11; Bennett Industries 1612; Hamilton Excavating 16-12: Carlton Cesser Excavating 13-15: Kent Oil Co. 13-15; Hecker Insurance 9-19. High Games and Scries - B. Maker 161; D. Jager 151420; E Ulrich 172458: B Hathaway 192489; T. Redman 147-370: S. Merrill 188483. L Elliston 221-506: B. Scobey 199 440; M Andrus 155-388: G. Pot­ ter 160444. D I. Coenen 133-331: P. Bntten 143-389: C Hurless 157436; H Coenen 189. Recreation »3 Cartton Center Excavating 2114: Barrs Automotive 2014. Fairchild Oil 18: Cross's 13. Hastings Bowl 12 and Freeport Elevalor II. Good Games and Series — E. Olson 224-573: J Buehler 228-522: R. Wieland 219. 227-613; E Jackson 531. M Cross Jr 200; B. King 213. 206-591; D Lambert 219. 254-600 Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printing 26-10; Consumers Concrete 19 1/2-16 1/2; Wood­ mansee Sawmill 19-17; Flexfab 19-17; Mostet- ler Graphics 17-19; Hastings Bowlers 15-21: Friends 14 1/2-21 1/2; Pin Seekers 14-22. Mens High Games & Series H. Bowman 202; S. Hyde 188; M. Christ­ ensen 473: S. Hause 188; L. Miller 179-516; K. Keller 175-471. Womens High Games A Series R. Burch 187;C. Keller 160;S Landes 195; C. O'Keefe 181- D. Slovinski 158; B. Wilkins 201-522; S. Bowman 182. «•----- »--- Ml^kd 14 in the triumph over Lumen Christi. Samanihe Macias/ and Benschoter each pulled down 6 rebounds and Schrock dished out 6 assists. Freshmen Lowell edged out the Hastings' freshmen b\ tme point. 30-29. in basketball action on Oct. 23. Cathy Anderson tallied 11 points for the Saxon squad and Sara Williams scored 8 points. Two wins were claimed by the Gold team last week against Valley wood (56-4) and Rockford 131-14). Molly Anderson led all scorers in the Valleywood game with 16 fioints. Laura Dipert pumped in 9 markers and Tiffany Howell added 8 points. Jenna Bryans pulled down 7 boards, while Amber Thomas and Niki Notch*um each grabbed 6 caroms. In the contest with Rocklord. Jessie Pond scored 6 points. Katie Hestcrly and Amber Thomas each collected 6 rebounds. lhe Gold squad end > its season al 10-2. Seventh grade eagers... SOCC SCORES The seventh grade blue and gold basketball teams include (first row. from left) Olivia Pare. Emily Hoke. Courtney Oakland, Colleen Shellenbarger, Amy Easy. Libbey Cassell, Jenny Shaw. Lizz Hollars, manager Katie Boyer; (second row) manager Kara Zerbel, manager Michelle Scott. Jessie Pood, Molly Anderson. Rachel Deppe, Jenna Bryans. Tiffany Howell, Cassie Mead, Jessie Rose, manager June Bishop, manager Jessica Pachuta; (third row) Kristie Welton. Alicia Bedford, Erin Fish. Holly Wilson, Abbie Aliening, Nicole Swartz, Brittany Dobbins; (fourth row) coach Jo VandenHout, Tess Smith. Amber Thomas, Rachel Rodgers, Rachel Pohja, Katie Hesterly, Niki Noteboom. Ashley Day. Laura Dipert and coach Jamie Langschied. (Photo provided) Tiinuppi* Vdtey Soccer Ctob . UI4 v*. ScaMA Haven 2-2. TVSC goals scored by Jennifer Shaw I. Anna Walker I. UI6 vs. East Lansing Away 4-1. TVSC goals scored by Amanda Lee 1. Rachel McKenzie I. Libby Gibbons I. Melissa Ruder I. UI9 vs. Lansing Catholic Central. TVSC win by forfeiture PANTHERS Coot from pag* 11 A 34-16 win is how lhe Gold leant concluded its 9-3 campaign. Angie Eggers scored 7 points. Elizabeth Nida 5 points. Kale Martisius 4 points. Heather Krebs 4 points. Emily Manin 2 points. Alexis Powell 2 points and Ashlec Parc 2 points. Martisius grabbed 5 rebounds and Amy Steele pulled down 4 caroms. 7th Grade Gold __ J Rednecks 23: Fearsome 4 22; Thee Froggers 21; Lucky Strikes 21; Orchards 20; H.E.D. 20; Thunder Alley 19; B.S.en-17; 2x4 IS; Short N Sweet 15; Rock Bottom 14; X-Filers 14; Tag Alongs 10; 9 out of 10 10; S k K 9; Friends 8 Wamem High Game and Series - D Snyder 203-583; K. Sutfm 217-552; E. Ham montree 175-516; D Krallman 190-504; L. Beyer 174453; B James 168415. L. Corns 144-393; M. Snyder 182; M. Eaton 174: A. Kerley 173; M. Manin 171: D. Dutcher 168; J. Simpson 160; M. Mowrey 144; A. Coy 128 Meas Hfch Games and Series - C Mar­ tin 239-599; S Lillie 233-599: C. Sanborn 199-573; B Kerley 208-571; R Bowman 224-547; B. Falconer 211-547; B. Heath 241-540; B. Hubbell 177-511; M. Cross 184-509: B. Drayton 190-503; D. Wordell 178487; D Dutcher 158450; S Sanborn 234; K. Hammontree 205; V. Dezess 165; J. Cooper 144. Kill Crude Blue In a game with Forest Hills Northern, the Lady Saxons came out on the short end of a 21-14 battle. Ashley Delinc scored 5 points and had 4 rebounds. Sarah Haines 4 points and 2 steals. Missy Hutchings 4 points and Samantha A Herding I point. Tlie Blue finished its season at I-10. Panther Jill Vickery (44) looks for open space as a Pennfield defender provides the defensive clamps in Tuesday’s KVA action. Junior Varsity Delton's offense was clicking against Hamilton and scored 2U points. Tlie defense, though, was not and gave tlie Hawkeyes 62 points. Coach Mark Nabozny said he was upset with the defensive effort and expects his guys to "step up' against Hamilton. Jamie Cotiicr had a I-yard run and an 88yard kickoff return for touchdowns last week. Justin Stampflcr had a huge game with a 53-yard scoring run. 11 tackles and a fumble recovery Jeremy Bourdo collected 7 tackles and returned an interception 35 yards. Dan Bronson recovered an on-side kick, Kirkestrew booled across two extra points. J.T. Charron completed 5 passes for 48 yards and gained 39 more yards on the ground and Derek Stiles caught all 5 of Charron's passes for 48 yards. Got a Sports Tip? CaN 945-9554 * Hello, my name is * david McIntyre Eighth grade eager*... Hastings' Angie Boger (40) applies heavy pressure on a Gull Lake eager in a recent basketball game at Hastings. NOW HIRING Receptionist For a Busy Hastings Physician's Office * I m a candidate for the * Hastings City Council * from die * Third Ward. h When you vote Tuesday. November 4th. remember voting for the City of Hastings will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room at the Hastings Middle School. 232 West Grand Street. * THANK YOU far gaur <MFpart. ■f/ * * * The eighth grade blue and gold basketball teams included (first row. from left) Danielle Price. Amy Abbott. Alexis Powell. Elizabeth Nida. Dianna VanBouren. Carolyn Woody; (second row) Mackenzie Chaffee, Emily Martin. Jenny Jenkins, Kara Hill, manager Missy Hutchings. Samantha Allerding, Brenda Westfall. Erin Bradley, manager Julianne Benedict; (third row) Mary Ann Traister, Sarah Haines. Stephanie Courtright. Courtney Colvin, Jessica Hammonds. Amy Steele, Sara Wank; (fourth row) Blue team coach Richard Nauta, Heather Krebs, Ashlee Pare. Angie Eggers, Angie Aspinall, Kate Martisius, Ashley Deline. Amanda Hawthorne, Angie Baker and gold team coach Pat Purgiel. (Photo provided) yy # * * w * 3-4 days a week, medical office and computer experience preferred. Please send resume to... Ad #556 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, MI. 49058 Full or Part-Time/Flexible Schedules Store Manager Other Position* Available: - Customer Service Workers - Food Service Workers - Daytime Personnel - Buffet Attendants - Shift Managers - Store Managers Applicabom Accepted and Interviews Occur at KFC of Hastings 1320 West State Street JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! NOTICE TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS COUNTY OT BARRY, MICHIGAN Notice is hereby given that the Odd Year City General Election will be held in the City of Hastings in said County and State, on Tuesday. November 4. 1997 from 7 00 a.m. in the forenoon until 8 00 p m in the afternoon, for the purpose ot electing candi­ dates tor the following offices: One Council Member from each ward for four year teams. Two members to the Board of Review for four year terms. Evenl G Manshum. City Clerk Hastings. Michigan Hastings Schools Schedule Parent Conferences Hastings Area Schools will be having Parent Teacher Conferences on November 5 and 6 1997 Students will attend school in the morning on November 5 6 and 7 with conferences scheduled in the afternoon or e\ening ol November 5 and 6 Conferences for parents of students in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an individual basis by the teachers The conference schedule lor the Middle School and High School ts Wednesday November 5 and Thursday November 6 I 00-3 00 p m in the afternoons and from 6 00 M 00 p m in the evenings High School conferences will be conducted in the gym­ nasium of the High School parents ma> attend at their con­ venience Middle School Conferences however will be con­ ducted in various locations throughout the building as scheduled by the teacher teams (call the Middle School office il your child s schedule has not been received I Parents are encouraged to participate* in the confer­ ences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an individual basis Administrators and coun­ selors will be available to talk to parents at the conferences also �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 30. 1997 NOTICE A whole lot *o fiddlin’ going on! MOWTRABESALE THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT All INFORMATION Will M USED FOR THIS PURPOSE Dvfouh hoving been mode for more than thirty (30) day* in the condition* of a certain Mortgage made by Jeffrey R. Bauer ond Eliiabeth A. Bauer, husband and wife, to Old Kent Bonk. Ill Lyon Street Grand Rapid* Michigan 49903 ("Mor­ tgagee"). doted the 19th day of September. 1996. and recorded in the office of the Regitter of Deed* tor tho County of Barry and Stole of Michigan on the 23rd day of September. 1996. in liber 673. on Page 199. Barry County Record*, on which Mor­ tgage there I* claimed to be due a* of the date of this notice, for principal and interest, tho sum of 506.734.40. the sum of which continue* to accrue interest ot the rate of 10.9 percent, ond on at­ torney* foe a* provided for in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceeding* at low or in equity have boon instituted to recover the money os secured by said Mortgage, or any part thereof, ond that the sum sought is fully due and payable: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of tho power of sale contained in said Mortgage, and tho statute in such cose mode and provided, on Thurs­ day. the 4th of December. 1997. at 1 00 p.m. local time, the undersigned will, on tho front steps (or Immediately inside the ground Hoar lobby en trance) of City Holl in the City of Hasting*. Michigan, that being tho place for tho Circuit Court for tho County of Barry. sell at public auction, to tho highest bidder, tho premises described in said Mortgage or so much thereof which may bo necessary to pay tho amount due on said Mor­ tgage. with 10.9 percent interest and all legal costs, charge*, ond evponse*. together with said attorney* foe. and oho any turn or sum* which may bo paid and ore by Mortgages necessary to protect Its interest in tho promise*, which promise* are described a* following, to-wit: Township of Irving. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows: A parcel of land in tho West I 2 of the Southwest I /4 of Section 2B. Town 4 North Rango 9 West, described a* com­ mencing at the Southwest corner of the West IZ2 of tho Southwest I /4, Section 20: thence North on tho West Section Lino 290 foot, thence Easterly ot right angle* to section lino 530 feet: thence Southerly parallel to first mentioned course 290 foot to South Section Lino, thence Westerly along said section line 530 foot to Place of Beginning, commonly known os: 4920 Grange Road P.P. 600-00-20-005-00 During the si« (6) months immediately following the sale, tho property may bo redeemed ewcopf in the event tho property is determined to bo aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA 1600.3241(a). in which cose tho property may be redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following tho sole. Dote 10/9/97 OLD KENT BANK MORTGAGEE BY RHOADES LAW OFFICE Peter D Rhoads* (P49515) Attorney for Old Kent Bank P.O. Bos 2771 HeNand. Mi 49422 616-772-4625 (11-30) TWO TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA­ TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Craig E. Timmormon and Dione L. Timmerman, husband and wife to Otd Kent Mortgage Company. A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, doted January 10. 1994 ond recorded on January 27. 1994 In Libor 995. on Pago 922. Borry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at tho date hereof tho sum of Sivty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five And 80/100 dollar* (I62.B75.B0), including interest at 6.125% par I he youngest performer at the jamboree was Cody Bradley. 8. ot Uhartevoix, who delighted the crowd with not only his playing ability but with a vocal selection as well. Accompanying Cody on guitar was his grandfather. Bill Stevens, and his father Dudley Stevens also played mountain music for the audience. OLD TIMERS me uiuebi ana performing Saturday was 90-year-oW Restore Douglas of Big Rapids, who has played the fiddle since he was 14 years old Jam sessions sprung up around the Expo Center dunng the jamboree Saturday. Pumpkin caning provides fun for local children Under the power of sale contained in sold mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given tho* sold mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sale of tho mortgaged premisos, or some pari of them, a* public endue, at lhe Barry County Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan ot 1:00 o dock PJR.. en Thursday December 4. 1997. Said promisos ore situated in TOWNSHIP of ORANGEVALE Borry County. Michigan, and are described as lot 23 and the Southwesterly 1/2 of Lot 22 of Lyndon Johncock Plot, according to tho recorded p’ot thereof. os recorded In Libor 3 of Plat* on Pogo S3, oho lot 106 of Lyndon Johncock splat no. I.occerdtoigto the recorded plot thereof, os recorded In Uber 3 of Plot* on pogo 93. Subject to easement* and restriction* of record. Tho redemption period shod bo 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless dote* mined abandon­ ed in accordance with 194BCL 600.3341a. in which cose tho redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date of »uch iol« Doted October 16. 1997 OtD KENT MO*TGAGE COMPANY FOR INFORMATION. PLEAS' CALL (24B) 642-4202 Trott B Trott. P.C. Attorney* for; Ofd Kent Mortgage Company. 30190 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 40029 file 6 97097652 (11-13) File No. 97-22161-IE Estate ol JEFFERY THOMAS JOYNSON. Social Security No. 379-72-0340 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in tho estate may be barred or af­ fected by tho following: Tho decedent. whose last known address was P.O. Boa 3660. Show Low. Aritona 09901 died 1/12/96. Creditors of tho deceased are notified that all claims against tho estate will bo forever barred unless presented to tho independent per­ sonal representative, John Bome*i. 903 W. Mill Street. Hosting*. Michigan 49090. or to both the in­ dependent personal representative and the Borry County Probate Court. 220 W. Court. Suite 302. Hosting* Michigan 49090. within 4 month* of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further ihoi rhe estate will be thereafter ampned and distributed to the person* entitled to it. David H Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastsng* Ml 49090 (616)945 9909 (10 30) I he Barry Expo Center was filled with old time music Saturday as dozens at fiddle players and other musicians from all over the state and beyond gathered for the annual Original Michigan Fiddlers Jamboree. Here, the Dave Fricke group provides some toe-tapping good music. The Hastings Public Library held a special pumpkin carving program lor area youngsters Saturday using pumpkins provided by S&S Farm Market. Here. Heather Fueri, 2, of Nashville get creative as she makes a pumpkin of many colors. Dray Huis had a parental cheenng section at the library as he worked to create his own jack-o-lantern. At nght are Shelia and Tom Huis of Hastings. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. Call 945-9554 to Subscribe! Onamaria Leffew. 7 and her mom, Yolanda of Hastings work together to jack-o-lantem at the library. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 30, 1997 — Page 15 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CalL.The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 GUINNIES LAWN SWF.F.PER, old hunting quiver, wooden mrows. high chair, hall tree, alio rabbin Call 945-4223 ACCEPTING CRAFTERS for lhe2nd Annual Bmds 2000craft show. Caledonia Middle School November 22nd. Call Pam 616-161-5212. HW KOCKWOOD FBONTIER M.H. cImi C. U- Uucncnl nodd w/twin bcdi, deeps 4, tou of iion,e. Ford 460.32k Sdlcs, sew mich lires sod Gnu Uke Jbockl. JI6.500 ;»5-n3O SS29 WRRKLY. Mailisg No experience needed. frac 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2-door. Teal, 5-specd, p/s, p/b, p/l, aaVfm/cau/radio, very sharp car, excellent condition; price reduced, call anytime after 6pm 517-726-08.7 I9M PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE, metallic green forest, loaded, CD player, very low miles, like new, great conditioa, $11,700.00. 616-945-9747 H DODGE HD PICKUP with remodeled 8 fL camper, range, furnace, refrigerator, stool and siato $1,595 616448-9270. ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, oa huge 3 Custom bait for waterbed. 1st lime home buyers program available, win relocate free if necessary. No payment until January of 1997. 1-800-387-0035. West Mich. FOR SALE: Carolina work boots, Minnetonka moccasins and horse tact. B-B Shoe Repair, 123 S. Jefferson. Hast­ ing; and 414 W Mam, Ionia. KAR-KADDY II, Ute new. 616-945-3909 KING SIZE LUXURY firm mattress set "Pillow Top" with frame A beautiful brass hetoboard. Brand new! Cost over $1,300. must sell $375. 1-517-676-6414 Ql'EENSlZE SOFA SLEEP­ ER, new condition, bcu quality and comfort, super dean mattress, originally >995, will take >323. Ansique small dutim table, beanuf.l Walnut, priced to selF 616-664-4993 QUEEN SIZE PILLOW TOP deluxe mattress set “Brand New”! Includes deluxe heavy duty frame. Cost $1,000, sacri­ fice $250. 1-517-699-2251 COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. All makes A models, over 30 vein experience. Call 1-888-498-9137/616-948-9137 HANOVER VILLAGE. Newer 2 bedroom apartments in Hastings. Spacious, dishwasher, separate utility rooms, call 616 774-9400, ext. 201 EXCAVATION:. BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basemenu, septic system. Finish grading, also hauling topsoil, road gravel, etc. Call Mike Moore, 616-623-2051 after 6:00pm or pager 270 7022 24 hrs; Don Vetter, 795-7830___________ HUNTER APARTMENTS IN MIDDLEVILLE now accept­ ing applicatioas for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Must be income eligible. Call 616-795-9660 or 517-647-4910 Equal Housing Opportunity. Handicapped Accessible HESTERLY TREE SERVICE trimming and removed, stump grinding, rcsonable rales, free estimates, insured, bucket truck. Call Randson. 616-945-2545. SMALL NICE HOME in town. Stove, refrigerator and water softener, garage and star age shed. References and securi­ ty deposit required. No pets please. Ideal for elderly couple. Hastings area. Call 616-945-5370. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician axsistqnL Call 945-9888. AUCTION AN OHIO OIL COMPANY Hastings area. Regardleu of experience, write J.V. Read. P.O. Box 696. Dayton. OH 45401. Mason, Michigan Ingham County Fairgrounds *A Spectacular Country Gathering —it the Original Country Peddler Show!' Friday 4p-9p ’ ‘ Adults $3.00 Saturday 9a-5p Child (2-12) $2.00 Sunday 11a-4p . . (L*< h day) ........... -kb a mid tie.........am fwd atf IM M TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945 9448 and leave message. 1-100426 3^26. eat 1400. 24 Country Peddler Showc October 31, November 1,2 Direction.: Eiil Kipp U oil 12?. follow latapwad UW TTIMS MAY VATY AT IXtXVTOCAl SHOW* / NO DBCOCNTS AJTIY Saturday NwamlHj/lB7 ATTENTION: Will pay you 10 needed immediately. Call 616-241-5024, offer expires November 5th. IT STARTS AT mFXM — TIL IT'S ALL GONE! TAKE PART mA LIVE AUCTION ONTHERADIO ON WBCH^ 1OO.1 FM/ISSOAM ATTENTION: NOW HIRING. Local factory outlet baa eleven entry level positions pianiai >393 par (kF. MATCHING El JI TRW WASHER DRYER PAHL (VH.OR WHITE, IARGE CAPACITY. MAM <V(1J« AND FEATURES / ON DISMAY AT KING’S MI'SW CESTEIL ELECTRONICS A APPUASCT. IN DOWNTOW N HASTINGS! week. -243.9235. ATTENTION NOW HIRING Mena imagine SHARP EOiaSU MI'LTI Fi'rKTfON CIN-1 MACHINE! PI AIN PAPER PAX. rOfRJt, SCANS. INTERFACES TO PC. PRINTS, DSGTTAL ANSWERING MACHINE! NICE FOR HOME OR OFFICE! / HASTINGS OFFXTStipPl.V CI.ASSK IMMJAND PROPANE GRtIJ. WITH IjG. COOKING AREA. STAINIXSS GRATE. CAN USE TO SMOKE MEATS. EVEN RAKES PIES!/ TIIERMOGAS. 11ST NG fell Lex When: 616-243-9253._______________ RATTLE CREEK ENQUIR­ ER MOTOR ROUTE ■ H» MARTIN 4n4NMRTI VENTED PROPANE CERAMIC LOG SET FOR HREPI-V(E / TIIF.RMOGAS. HASTINGS ____ Jia Dilhnii. 1100-333-4139, eu. 479 PSG PVT’.. A, »**«. ^PpROX. IMIJLS. wrrir smoked r m on a x' sMbKF.n CHEFS ASSISTANT. Hdl- IIAMSJGF.IIKE'S MARKET. MIDIM.FV1I J.E ime.CouaySea. I2SS. JefferKM 941-4042_______________ (terdm IIM GrotHm / lterdtec*> Martel. WnM UELF WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for SET OF -I GOODYEAR VYRANGIJJl RT/S RADIAL TIRES/ BRIAN’S TIRE 4b SERVM V. MACHINE ATTENDANT -MA J OK GOLF Ry«M Jlrr WW4 Trtamwr / Blf I, ( WteBr TROY-HILT SNOW* B1OWTR! 4-IIP TECVMSFII SNOW-KING ENGINE, IIKtll TRACTION TIRES. 7 YEAR WARRANTY / M.C.M'PPI.YLTD, M-J7. HASTINGS aad various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in penou. dams for 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts. The ^plicant should be able to do foe following: Perform routine loading, unloading, material handling, quality inspections Rid secondary machining. Will Wort clostey with machine oper•ors and CNC/NC Machine Operators. Interested individu­ als can submit a cover letter and resume to: The Viking Corpora­ tion. 210 North Industrial Park Road. Hastings, Ml. 49058, Attention: Human Resources. EOE/M/F/D IJSAD TRAIL irniJTY TRAILER. T7-IN. WIDE. SINGLE AXIX GATE Tt'RNS INTO RAMP. TUBE SIDES. Bl ACK W/RED PINSTRIPES. I JIS. i STAMM EQI'IPMENT (T>, WAY I AND AERO BOG DF.HTCTOR/ BED MAT/ BED UNER / SMITH A DOSTER FORD. DELTON, FOR ANY SIZE PICKUr O BRAND NEW I9M VIKING MODEL 1IW7 POP-HP CAMPER! SfXEPS SIX! INCLVDES H’RNACF, J WAY REFRIGERATOR. AWNING. SPARE TIRE, BATTERY A BOX. 4 STABH JZER JACKS. TA BIT, UP. TANK A (OVER. INSIDE OGTXIDE RANGE. AND MORE! SEE IT AT RITNEMA TRAIIJ'R ngn CORNER M lean (aunra of i.f. rabl immvw 1997 JOHN DEERE 2I-INC1I PUSH ROTARY MOWER. MIP. REAR GRAM RAG/ Fit JAKNtE EOI'IPMENT. HASTINGS ISM WORTH OF FvRNrTVRF. OR CARPET OF YOUR CHOICE / MH J JUTS CARPET FI'RNITVRF. STORE. HASTINGS (HertecM far Two Uatufmte Hrwwri AMERICAN EAGI.E FIBERGLASS CANOP, 16- FOOT. 4^P(M'NDS / MATTESON MARINE. ON MARSH ROAD. Gt IN LAKE SEALY POSTURPF.DW “DECIARATM>V QfiEMN-SIZE MATTRESS A BOX SPRING SET/Hl FHRNmiRF-IICT<9 Hre^fcr IW S.K MONG4.OSE ALTA MOUNTAIN MKF, XISPEED. RCM K SHOX FRONT MISPFJBRON. AM'MINI IM FRAME AM-INCH WWRRLA. EVOUrnoNARY CYC 14! CAR tune erect driver. ^oth positions require: high ^KMivation, high wort stanHOT AIR RAIJJMSN RIDE MIR TWO IN 1WB / RIVERVIEW RAI JOONS. HXTWGX. PHOT JAMEN M( X ONNON driving position requires a CDL 4dau A license, BeneGts include: toood pay, uniforms, insurance, SosMues. Please apply at US Xtolf Can Inc. 9670 Cherry Bliley Se., Cilcdonil, Ml. *314______________________ MEYERS Sl'PER PRO 14 ALVMINI'M BO XT. J BENCH SEATS. RATED FOR J< IIP MOTOR. 4 PERSON 62M JL CAPACITY / ROR’SCI’N A TACKLE SHOP. HASTINGS MILWAUKEE “JS-INCII CIRCULAR RAW. ( ASF, RIP GUIDE A CARBIDE. KLAM/ EIEXTRK MOTOR SER% KT. IIASTTNGS teAT CLERK: Tom'i Makto, Hastings. Must be 18 A be Abie lo work nights A weekends. >OOM AT THE TOP: Due to 3he promotions in lhe immediate .area, three openings now exist 4w SPORTS-MINDED persons • foe local area of a FORTUNE J00 company. If selected, you ♦ill be giver uuce weeks dass4Dom mining a ow eipeie. We provide cuenplelc company beneTiU: m^er medicil. denul. $20,000- $40,000 fine Hawi ( raftMi WwrM “Mute wWU (*wr-/ ( rvatiam. VVuMImU... On Dhpta« at WBCH! S2> t'mHlratr / SHrr’r FaFrtrv llaaHafY tBTBt to MOI'NTAINEF.R BOW. ROCND WHEEL OR SPEED ( AM. W»% LET-OFF / CAPPON SPORTING (XXIDS, GI'N l-VKE M5 ( rrriHrafa / Fanwrr » Fwd Ifatep WBCH! ux^rMNOfKrTmsBaKMoaowLVtoofrTHDBumutsrr mExausnessesMoaiecKOur nctrms rtun*fr tefOK soTunw. iwmtati rna uouov to mour warm hour an year HASTINGS •eniority. To be accepted, you •eed to be bondable, have a would•» acvr coutmtr urn to start wort immcd.ak ly We toe particularly intcrcMcd in teadenhip ability and people Wronmv/. Long Distance Toll Free 1-800-523-1872 BID BY PHONE AT THESE NUMBERS: ★616-945-3414 (M0).2M49M. EOEVM-F. ★616-945-5666 ★616-945-0480 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 30. 1997 Lake Odessa NEWS are former residents, high school graduates here and owners of a barber/beauty shop in the 800 Nock of Fourth Avenue. The sale they used is now part of the Carl’s Supermarket parking lol. The building is now a dwelling on Pearl Street. Their address is in the telephone book. Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday. Nov. 4. at 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held neat week, starting at noon Wednesday with preaideM baa reported several intpairiea about lhe society since a news article appeared in an loaia newspaper about the "First Families" program. All of the callers indicated they iteuid be eligiNe for that status Today. Oct. 30. MARSP members from Welcome Cretan Church for a none meal Duane and LaDonna Strinden drove Sedro Wooley. Wash., to attend the 'First Families* gatherir put on by the Ionia County Genealogy Society. Mote than 400 attended the funeral Stair day afternoon for Jeritou Cron, who hud died Wednesday morning following a very short ilvice included Ron and Nancy Hunter from the Grand Haven area. John McDowell of Honda. Acs Md Delores McDowell of Penn-Nook Gift Shop volunteers Jean Beyer (left) and Margaret Bottcber show some of lhe holiday table top pieces and one of the wreaths that will be featured at the 31st annual Christmas Presentation Hospital gift shop ‘Christmas Presentation’ is next week SI. Bdwwd't ctarcb. The church haa butldmg for social aad educational purposes. Il win be north of the Gardea of Love oa the church grands This buMiug will be barrier City rated Ereem aad Extelte Cuaact on near Canon City. Ron and Marge Erickson of Woodland l ownahlp, with their grandson. Dr. Chad Hickey, at the grand opening of his chiropractic office laat week In Lake Odessa. Medndui Church led the entire aervice ex- uug Mrlhaa Neteou and Jeaaica Eadrea shade trees touching the snow-co vered grofatd. Many limbs were broken from weight of the snow on leaves. Likely it wm 1967 when another such storm wrought havoc their fall leaves snow had meted and tome had blown off the limbs to the branches could raise a fool or two toward their normal position. Sixth Avenue teemed to have the most limbs of any street For adults, there will be something suit­ able for everyone on your Christmas list, organizers said. Men's gifts, brass and cop- By Tuesday some of the call for same-day approval. CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Oty Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. November 10. 1997 at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is for the Council to hear comments and make a determination on the necessity to establish a special assessment district to pay for construction of a sanitary sewer main in the 700 block of East Thorn Street (see map below). HASTINGS - PMricix Ana McKelvey. * an automobile accident near Battle Creek. Mn. McKelvey was born oa September 25, 1939 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Thomas H. and Lorella B. (Kowilk) Lightady. She Baffle Creek schools. She graduated in 1951 from Battle Creek Central High School. She wm married lo Ronald C. McKelvey oa November 16. 1951. Mn. McKelvey has lived most of her married life in the Hastings area aad wm a She attended the Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. Mn. McKelvey was preceded in death by her mother and a brother. Roa Lightbody. daughter, Debn Eberhart of Hastings; two sons, Rotted McKelvey, Jr. of Hastings and Thomas (Sharon) McKelvey of Grand Rapids; Thomas This notice is given pursuant to Article X Section 10.1 and Section 10.2 of the Charter of the City of Hastings, and Article IV Section 13.107 of the Hastings City Code. Written comments will be received at Hastings City Hall. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hear­ ing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Liginbody ot Baffle Creek; two brothers, Thomas (Mary) Lightbody of Baffle Creek aad Fred (Linda) Ligtnbody of Baffle Creek; several nieces aad nephews. Funenl services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. October 30,1997 at Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. Pastor's Alvin C. Yates and Leonard E Davis will be officiating. Burial will take place at The Wilcox Cemetery. Maple Grove Township, Barry County. Memorial cootributkms may be made to Grace Wesleyan Church. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home ia Hastings. Everil Manshum City Gerk fi 1X7 V NASHVILLE ■ Lone Sue Childers, age 47. of Nashville, passed away Friday, October 24. 1997 al her resideace. Mn. Oalden was boa April 25, 1950 ia Yvonne (French) Wood. She graduated from Maple Valley High School She married Jam Childers on October 2,' 1976 ia Nashville. She was a hnmrtntkrr and for a dual time waked fa the Hoover Group in Charlotte. Mrs. Childers enjoyed reading, going to Coffee and cookies will be available for shoppers to enjoy, compliments of the Hos­ pital Auxiliary. The Penn-Nook Gift Shop is open year round and staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers. Buyers attend the Chicago and Detroit gift shows to gather "this excep­ tional collection." organizers said. Proceeds of the Christmas Presentation will be used for the continuing needs of Pennock Hospital. For the second lime, the Christmas Pre­ sentation will be held in the Conference Center, located in the corridor between lhe hospital and lhe Physicians Center. PLAINWELL - Cecile Carolyn Palmatier, age 9g, ot Plainwell aad formerly ot Hickory Comers, passed away Thursday, Octotar 23, 1997 al Plainwell Pines Nursing Cesare Mn. Palmatier was bon at March 15,1199 ia Prairieville, the daughter of Mafflry M. aad Jennie E (Feaore) Chare. She mended Prairie­ ville schools till KMt grade sad gradaamd from Kalamazoo Central ia 192ft She wm married to Carl Palmatier oa March Mrs. Childers is survived by ter husband, John; six children, Glenda Childers of Baffle Creek, Allen (Feliate) Childers of Nsshville, Ddana (Man) Peake of Hastings, James (Suzanne) Durnt of Jacksonville, Florida. John (Jennifer) Childen. Jr. of Detroit and Dave Childers of Battle Creek; six grandchildren, Angelica, Katrina. Allyssa. Amber, Cheyenne and Brandi; parents. Thomas aad Yvonne Wood of Nashville; maternal grandmother, Laura French of Bellevue; two steen. Dawn Haight of Nashville aad Wendy (Bob) Batten ot Hastings; two brother,. Tom Wood cf Nash­ ville aad Dennis (Mary) Wood ot Baffle Creek; numerous aunts aad uncle. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 2k. 1997 al the Maple Valley Chapel Genther Funeral Home in Nashville with Reverend Susan Trowbridge officiating. Burial took place at Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. □ Premier Tfrave/ Ktur Cantlrul f'rube llaiihiuurifn BITLER ADDITION 7 Nights Air Only Hurry. Only 15 Seats Lett Mri. Palatatiretad lived laKalamaaoofrom 1913-1956wtensteandterha^iafBwito ■he Centennial Farm on Lockstare Rd. te Church io Dehoa and lhe tantr-Lakas Garden Cub. She had lived the paa 9 1/2 yean Mn. Palmatier was preceded iadeadt by ter husband. Cart inl9M; ter pareats; three tafam Mwioa Paint wire She is arrived by two seas, Malcolm Palmatier from Los Angeles, California sad . Robert Alien Palmatier of Kalanaaoo, five Spring CQreak - Aprif 4, 1998 020 per gifts, garden items, health items, music boxes, stools, candles, jewelry, aprons, linens, food items and throws are a sampling of lhe unique gifts offered for sale. There will be items available that can be personalized while shoppers browse. Patricia Am McKelvey C'ommonPnint Mortgage CASH FAST! 1 -800-968-2221 Penn-Nook Gift Shop's 31st annual "Christmas Presentation" is set for Wednes­ day. Nov. 5 through Friday. Nov. 7 in Pen­ nock Hospital's Conference Center in Hast­ ings. A large array of distinctive gifts and all types of Christmas decorations will be dis­ played for the sale. Extended hours arc planned for this year's event, from 8 a.m. lo 6:30 p.m. Nov. 5-6 and 8 a.m. to I-p.m. Nov. 7. Many one of a kind Christmas arrange­ ments and decorations have been created es­ pecially for the event. Christmas ornaments, stockings. Father Christmas figures, angels snowmen, polar bears and lighted deer will help trim homes with a festive flair. Many new. fun and exciting gifts for chil­ dren include stuffed animals, banks, dolls, puppets, games, pillows and soap, organiz­ ers said. Unusual stocking sluffers and "fun" gifts also will be featured. T-shirts, rings and embellishments especially for teens will be avrilablc. Cancun Private graveside family services will be held al a later dale. Burial will take place at Prairie­ ville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made In First Uniled Methodist Omreh. Eavetopes Williams Funeral Home in Dehoo. Keep Halloween Treats In This Pumpkin! ' Kuh will love ttin pcrnpkin candy container and you'll love the Halloween addition to yoix home’ It's perfect far holding tale treats and goodvs w $140 Oft Cinder Pharmacy Nov. 15th. 7105 Kraft (at M-37) Caledonia • 616-554-0311 Monday-Friday 8:30-S; Saturday 10-2 4c Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-11-06.pdf 4ab554ab54c9edaec4190915e38d19af PDF Text Text Flexfab plans global expansion See Page 3 Lions, Trojans back in playoffs See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry (bounty Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRA 121SCHLKCHST hasting^ 49053-1893 Hastings THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 6. 1987 VOLUME 144. NO. 45 News Briefs A dncaMkxi progru. oa "OMto* Through the Holiday.* will be htM from 7 lo 9 pj». M Barry ComaaaMy Hoapice. 430 Meadow Drive. Suite 200. Hostings. The program is geared Io faaulios who have fcraad the holiday season par ticalwiy difficult tirraaar of toe tom at atovedcae. The program will help people throagh diacauioa. teaching how to ptoaaadmgipon. Can 94*4452 lo register Sanner M>* m Sum Rap. Terry Geigar will be Um gaeei peaker a the aeal pmaeaiarioa of lhe Fira Friday forum al aooa Nov. 7 ■ the Thomm Jeffenoa HaU. coraar of Ornea aad Jeflaraoa araata ia Hatotaga. Geiger, a RepuHiraa. to aapacmd lo talk aboal the tatott issues so cdtfraat ame lawmaker! m Laaeiag. iadadmg the Daram deciaca oa ftmdtog apeciel education, lhe ecoaoaay. idaraina, toe environment and term liaaiu. He hm spoken a two previous piugru, toctading oae early ia 1997 oa Ute ame by Shelly Suber Staff Writer The four surviving children of Ruth and Richard Walsh will be placed for adoption as the result of a ruling by Barry County Pro­ bale Judge Richard Shaw last week that stripped the couple of their parental rights. Richard Jr.. 8. Bobby. 6. Catherine. 5. and Brittany Ann. six months, have been in fos­ ter care since they became temporary wards of the court following the death of their nearly 2-year-old brother. Adam, who drowned in the Thomapple River Aug. 15. 1996. Shaw*s ruling makes them permanent wards of the court and includes an order that Ruth and Richard are "forever prohibited from having contact or communication with the minor children or their custodians." "It is not in the children's best interest to return them ho.ne as their parents arc unable lo meet their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter, emotional support and safety." Shaw said. " The parents have not been able lo reach an acceptable level of parenting skill." He added: "The parents do not have a lot left over lo give their children and keep litem safe... the children are al risk if the court re­ turns them home." . Ser WALSHES ccrJnued page 3 The Hastings city election Tuesday was a very quiet one. largely because of a lack of contests. Deputy Clerk Sherlyn Courtney reported that only 179 citizens took part in the pro­ cess. just a little more than 4 percent of the city's 4.459 registered voters. Though there were no races for four open city council seats and two spots on the Board of Review, there were a couple of new twists in the election. One was the single location of the polls for all wards, at the all-purpose room of the Hastings Middle School. The other was lhe introduction of the new voting machines that tabulate results immediately. In lhe non-races for city council, three in­ cumbents were re-elected to four-year terms and one newcomer was chosen to replace an incumbent who decided against seeking an­ other term. In the First Ward, incumbent Joe Bleam received 61 votes. Robert May picked up 17 in the Second Ward, David Mclntrye garnered 36 voles in the Third Ward and David Jaspcrse collected 65 votes in lhe Fourth Wad. McIntyre will replace Evelyn Brower, who decided against seeking re-election after serv­ ing two terms. Bleam and May both were elected to their second full four-year terms. Jaspersc is the veteran on the council, hav­ ing served since first being elected in 1973. Gordon Ironside Jr. was returned to a seat on the Board of Review. He accumulated 169 votes citywide. One spot on that board remains vacant. It was being held by Russell Doty, who was filling out the remainder of the term of the laic George "Buzz" Youngs. Representatives. where he now serves on toe Appropriations Comnrinee A reader, of Woodland Toumtoip. be aad hi. wife. Jan. nm a small agricul­ tural sales business. Chief Sales. in Lake Odessa. Attorney general hopefuls to visit The Barry County Republican Party will present a dessert evening Friday al lhe American Legion Hall in Hastings with two GOP candidates for attorney general. John Smietanka and Frank Fitzgerald (More BRIEFS cont. page 2) PRICE 50* Ruih Walsh was sentenced to birth control in a precedent-setting ruling March 13 by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher af­ ter she pleaded no contest to a charge of sec­ ond degree child abuse, a crime which could have resulted in her having to spend four years in prison. Ruth and Richard Walsh originally were charged with involuntary manslaughter and three counts of child abuse in connection with Adam's death after he had wandered away from the homeless family's tent al lhe Indian Valley Campground near Middleville. Charges against Richard subsequently were dropped because he was not at home when Adam drowned. Richard is reportedly awaiting trial in Kent County Circuit Court on a charge of crimi­ nal sexual conduct against a minor aged fe­ male relative. Ruth Walsh is currently living in a Grand Rapids halfway house where she has been since June 9. Walsh was pregnant al the lime of her sen­ tencing with Brittany Ann. who was taken from the hospital upon her birth and placed in foster care. ‘ of toe arm.* Geiger, a former chairman of toe Barry County Republican Party aad former Woodland Township truaoe. fim was eteoed to toe Sum Legtotoann ia 1994 to succeed toe retiring Bob Beader. Ha nth Diaria iadadmaB of Barry Comay aad toe aoatoera toad of loaia Courtly. He hm not formally mmtamced whether he will aato a toird two-year term ia toe Mkhigm Home of The dessert will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. al half, located at 325 S. Church St., near Green Street in Hastings. Cost is $7.50 per person. Smietanka ran unsuccessfully for the post in 1994 and Fitzgerald has been a member of the Michigan Slate Legisla­ ture since 1986. Fitzgerald. from Eaton County, has decided against seeking a seventh term. For more information about the dessert, call Vicki Jcrkalis at 795-7389 or Barb Drcwel al 765-5486 -J.' Walshes’ children to go up for adoption Less than 4 percent turn out for city vote Rep. Geiser 1st Friday speaker •. ... V- * It was Election Day Tuesday in Hastings, and even though there were no contested races on the ballot, some folks ventured to the Hastings Middle School all-purpose room to check out the city's new voting machines. Mary Weller, shown here, said. "I'll probably like it better after I use it more." She and her husband. Raymond, have been voting since 1936. "Il's an honor and a privilege." she said. Oklahoma mayor visits Mayor Marilyn Andrews of Ponca City, Okla., was a special guest at Hastings City Hall last Friday. She was presented with local paraphernalia by Hasting* Mayor Frank Campbell, prompting her to say she would reciprocate when she return* home. She was here because her husband, Dr. Vic Andrews, to a colleague ot Dr. Dan Goto of Hastings and they were speaking at area seminar*. Ponca City. «•> • population of about 30,000 and home of the Conoco Oil Co., is located north central Oklahoma, roughly equidistant from Oklahoma City to the south, Tulsa to the west and Wichita. Kansas, to the northwest Wisconsin firm to look at sewer system in the Delton area by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor With only weeks left until the statute of limitations expires on engineering and con­ struction work of the troubled Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System's wastewater treatment plant, a Wisconsin firm has been hired to evaluate the situation. Edward S. Nevers, an engineer and vice president of Donohue & Associates of She­ boygan. Wis.. said he also would be willing to provide expert witness testimony in court if required. The County Board of Commissioners and the Southwest Barn County Sewer & Water Authority have been scrambling lo find the root of the treatment plant's problems ever since two Delton area citizens became alarmed that progress hasn't been made fast enough to correct problems before the statute of limitations expires in December. After the expiration, the County Board and Sewer Authority Board, which directly oversees the system, would have no legal recourse if there arc design or construction flaws in the project. officials have said. The County Board has authorized legal ac­ tion. if necessary, against all parties in the Delton area sewage project to protect local interests. Especially in cold weather months, the treatment plant has not been able lo consis­ tently meet Michigan Department of Envi­ ronmental Quality's effluent limits for total inorganic nitrogen since the plant began op­ erating in 1993. The DEQ. however, last month said the excess nitrate discharge is not harming lhe environment "in this particular setup because it vents to a lake." Operator turnover also has been a problem at the plant, and it is currently without a cer­ tified operator or full-time manager, but a new manager will he on board in several weeks. Evaluation of the wastewater treatment plant by an independent firm has already be­ gun. The Sewer Authority Board Monday voted 3-2 lo recommend that its attorney hire Donohue & Associates for lhe evaluation. Authority hoard members Patricia Albert. Hope Township supervisor, and Mary Jo Whitaker. Hope Township treasurer, voted no. Albert said she cast a dissenting vote be­ cause in the past Donohue has prepared pro­ posals to do project work with Progressive Engineers. Whitaker declined to comment. Progressive Architecture Engineering Planning of Grand Rapids designed lhe Southwest Barry treatment plant. Nevers said the firms of Donohue and Progressive arc not intertwined to present a conflict of interest. "Our technical opinions and conclusions relative to your treatment facility design v! construction would be completely impartial and objective." Nevers and Operations Spe­ cialist Kenneth L. Semak said in a letter. The attorney for the County Board and Sewer Authority had recommended a Mas­ sachusetts firm, but based on proposals from both firms. Lloyd Goyings. chairman of lhe Authority Board, said he thought Donohue offered a more comprehensive evaluation. An engineer at Progressive Wednesday de­ clined to comment officially on the firm's response to the situation, but said the matter could be discussed "on the record" with a re­ porter next week. At the meeting. Earl Stratcr, vice president of civil engineering al Progressive, said that Progressive has had a plan in place to try to correct the low influent temperatures in winter months. Goyings has said that the treated liquid discharged from the plant is not meeting the state's total and inorganic nitrogen limits of five milligrams per liter because the temper­ ature of the sewage entering the plant is lower than rt should be. Microbes cannot efSee SEWER, continued on page S �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 6. 1997 News Briefs Rotary pancake , supper is today The Hastings Rotan Club will have its annual pancake supper from 4:30 to 7 p in. today (Thursday. Nov. 6) al the Hastings High School cafeteria. Cost is $3 per dinner. Tickets arc available at Bosley Pharmacy. J-Ad Graphics or from any member of the Rotary Club. Proceeds will go lo funding lhe Ro­ tary's many community projects. Cooking author to sign her book Mary Reinhardt Ter Meer, a formerly of Hastings, has combined her love of cooking and her home economics degree lo create a vegetarian cookbook. Ter Meer will be al Page's Book Store in downtown Hastings lo sign copies of her new cookbook from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Nov. 8. "Vegetarian Gxiking for Healthy Liv­ ing" is the name of the book, which Ter Meer wrote with Jamie Gales Galeana. a registered dietitian who lives in Fort Myers. Fla. The kx»k has more than 130 recipes. Ter Meer said her cookbook is her "first and last" book because "it’s a lol of work." She grew up on the comer of Church and Clinton streets in Hastings and graduated from the local high school in 1949. Her father, the late Herb Rein­ hardt. taught government, economics and geography at Hastings High School and coached tennis and golf. He retired about 20 years ago. Ter Meer earned her home economics degree at Western Michigan University. She is a former home economics teacher at Grand Rapids Central High School and served as ccxirdinalor and director of a senior household service program for Jacksun County. In 1983. she was hon­ ored nationally by President Ronald Reagan for her work in founding and di­ recting the Community Pantry for Jack­ son County. The Ter Meers lived in Grand Rapids for 25 years and then in Jackson. Now, they reside in Bay View, near Petosky. during summer months and live in Fort Myers. Fla., during the winter. They have three grown children and one grandchild. Board meeting date changed The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Nov. *0 in lhe County Courthouse. Normally, the board meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Blood drive set at Castleton Had A Red Cross blood drive will be held from I lo 7 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 11, at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville. Those who arc al least 17 years old. weigh at least 110 pounds, arc in rea­ sonably good health and haven't given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive arc eligible to contribute. Local Red Cross officials report that blood is in short supply and donors arc needed desperately. Arts Council plans art auction The third annual fall art auction, sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 22. al the Hastings Country Club. There will be two types of auctions, a silent one from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.. and a live auction that will start al 9 p.m. Also included will be a pasta bar and fairs d'oeuvres. complimentary cham­ pagne and a cash bar. Entertainment will feature the Arts Council's 1997 scholarship recipients keyboardist Todd Willard Guesi emcee will be storyteller Jennifer Ivinskas. Perhaps the highlight of the evening will the drawing for three prizes, a three-night Caribbean cruise, an original watercolor painting by James (Jungle) Powell and four tickets to a Grand Rapids Symphony classical or pops concert Raffle ticket purchasers need not lie present to win Rattle tickets cost $10 each and are available at lhe Jeilerson Street Gallery or by calling Kathy Crane at 945-3782. 1 ickets tor the auction are $25 each. z\ll proceeds will benefit lhe Arts Council's Sue Drummond Art Education Fund. Reservations are due by Nov. 14 and are limited to 140 people Reservations may be made by mail to Kathy Crane. 2110 N Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Checks should be made payable to the Thomapple Arts Council Habitat founder Frank Townsend dies Free diabetes program set Hospital. Townsend, who had suffered a stroke re­ cently. was 77. Friends and people from Woodland re­ member him as an activist and a kind and de­ cent human being. Retired Woodland High School Principal Harold Stannard called him. "The most to­ tally Christian man I’ve ever known. He didn't just talk about it. he acted out his area. He is perhaps best known for his culinary roles in Habitat dinners in Hastings and in Freeport al fall festivals al his church. Hope United Brethren on M-50. "Without him. I don't know if Habitat would exist today." Stannard said. Another friend. Bob Crockford, said he was a gifted cook, perhaps because of his background as a restaurateur. He owned and operated the Nifty Restaurant in Ionia from 1941 to 1943 and lhe Collage Inn in Lake Odessa from 1946 to 1950. The gap in lhe years 1943 to 1946 was filled by Townsend's service as a cook in the Names now arc available to anyone who wants to provide Christmas baskets to the needy through lhe "adopt a family" program in Hastings. The annual project, sponsored by Love Inc. and lhe Barry County Family Independence Agency, matches the names of eligible families to people willing to contribute to making their holiday season a little brighter. The families have given permission for their names lo be distributed lo individuals, organizations, churches, office staffs, factory workers and others Those who want to "adopt" families should call Love inc. al 945-9555 be­ tween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sign-up should be done by Dec. I with Love Inc. or lhe F1A. Hastings Mfg. continues its improvement Historical Society to meet Nov. 20 Red Cross plans 2nd holiday ball The second annual Red Cross Holiday Ball will be held Saturday evening. Nov. 29. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. A social hour will start things at 7 p.m. and dance music will begin at 8. The music will be provided again by "Les Jazz" and by a classic rock band. "Echo." The Red Cross is celebrating its 80th year of existence. Ticket prices arc $10 for one and $15 per couple. Included in the price of ad­ mission is music, dance and food. Attire is semi-formal. There also will be a 50-50 drawing and door prizes. Members of the Moose Lodge also will prepare an all-you-can-cat buffet style breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, fried potatoes and toast for $5. Profits from that meal will be shared by the Red Cross and the Moose Lodge. Tickets arc available at the Parkview Motel, the Credit Bureau. D & N Mort­ gage. Advanced Commercial Printers, WBCH Radio and the Barry County chapter of the Red Cross office. For more information, call 945-3122 weekdays from 8 a.m. lo 5 p.m. Chamber dinner slated for Friday The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will have its annual dinner Friday evening. Nov. 7. al the Hastings Country Club. The speaker will be Tom Groos. chief executive officer of E. Tydcn AB. parent company of the Viking Corp, and Tydcn Seal of Hastings. He will talk about "Keeping Hastings Competitive in the Global Economy." Dixie Stadel-Manshum said one of the reasons Gross was asked lo speak is that the Viking Corp./Tydcn Seal is celebrating Us 100th anniversary this year. The chamber board of directors also will be recognizing recipients of the Buck Award. Chamber Participation Award and Chamber Member of the Year Award Election of members of the board of directors will be held A social hour will be al 6 p.m.. fol­ lowed by the meal at 7 and then the evening's program. RSVPs must be sent to the chamber office bv Friday. Oct. 31. ‘HuAb used ||| cooking talents to cater Any dfpters anffbicken barbecues faith." Townsend became active in Habitat for Humanity, an ecumenical Christian housing ministry, in Kent County, using his talents as a carpenter and cook. He later became a driving force in establishing a Habitat chap­ ter in Barry County and for the Lakcwcxxi ‘Adopt a family’ campaign starts The Barry County Historical Society will meet al 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 20. at the Thomapple VFW Post No. 7548 in Middleville. Norma Vcldcrman will present a pro­ gram on "Yankee Bill Lewis and His Inn." Vcldcrman is known in the Thor­ napple and Yankee Springs areas and around Barry County for her interest in local history. Though she continues to struggle with loss of vision, she still writes a weekly column "Middleville Neighbors." for the Middleville Sun and Caledonia News. She recently taught a segment $f the Barry County history class at the Hastings campus (Fchscnfcld Center) of Kellogg Com­ munity College. Barry County Historical Society meetings and programs are open to the public. a good friend to everyone. He didn't have afly enemies that I knew of." What also made Townsend famous In Woodland and Lake Odessa was his peanfet brittle that ne showed local Lions clubs how to make for fund-raising sales. The sales continue each year to this day. Wixxiland Township Librarian Catherine Lucas MidJhA^M Mrugglcd with fund­ raisers for Any Ates Ail Townsend agreed kMtiv^^hem th^Bcipe for his peanut brii- Frank Townsend of Lake Odessa, the man widely credited as being lhe founder of the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Human­ ity. died Wednesday. Oct. 29. at Pennock Pennock Healthcare Services and the American Diabetes Association arc sponsoring several free activities in November for American Diabetes Month. The dates and limes of the events, all of which will be held al the Pennock Conference Center, are: • Free hlood glucose screening from 9 a.m. lo n<xin Tuesday. Nov. 11. • Free foot screening and product ex­ hibits from 9:30 a.m. to noon Thurs­ day. Nov. 20. • A free meter clinic to check and clean the hlood glucose meter from 9 a.m. to noon Monday. Nov. 24. For mere information on diabetes call 1-8(8. DIABETES or Pennock Health­ care Services al 945-3451. extension 415. ' * The Hastings Manufacturing Company has posted its third consecutive quarter of improved results. fueled by continued growth of its core piston ring, automotive additives and specialty tool products lines. The Hastings. Mich.-based manufacturer and marketer of automotive-related products recorded net income of $232,349. or 60 cents per share, on net sales of $8.8 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30. compared with a net kiss of $54.421, or 14 cents per share, on net sales of $9.1 million in lhe same period last year. Hastings said the decrease in sales was due io its recent transition out of the filter busi­ ness. Excluding filter sales. Hastings Manufactu* ing’s third quarter sales increased 7.2 percent over lhe comparable period in 1996. Growth within its domestic replacement piston ring business, new piston ring account activity, and added export abovity all contributed to Hastings' core pnxiucts sales gain in lhe third quarter. "We continue lo be pleased with the results of our restructuring.'' Hastings Co-CEO Mark Johnson said. "Our focus on our core products, combined with the efficiency improvements gained through our restructured manufacturing and sales efforts are generating significantly improved gross margins and net income for Hastings. These results are solid confirmation of our focus on the company's proven strengths in piston rings, additives and specialty tool products." Gross profit improved to 32.2 percent of sales in the 1997 third quarter, compared with 27.5 percent in the same period of 1996. Hastings said productivity gains, combined with its change in pnxluct mix away from sales of lower-margin filters, helped drive this increase in gross margin. "We are pleased with the progress we have made through the first nine months of 1997." Hastings Co-CEO Andrew Johnson said. "Strong sales of our Casite and Hastings brand pnxiucts and our ability to target new distribu­ tion channels for these core products positions us for future growth. In addition, we except to realize further gains in our production efficien­ cies, all of which should contribute to ongoing profit improvement for Hastings Manufacturing moving forward.: For the nine-month period ended Sept. 30. Hastings posted net income of $790,190 or $2.02 per share, on net sales $27.2 million, ver­ sus a net loss of $ 165.261. or 42 cents per share, on net sates of $31.3 million in the same period of 1996. The 13 percent decrease in net sates reflects the company's transition out of filters. Hastings' core product sales, excluding filter sales, increased 7 percent, or $1.7 million, in the 1997 nine-month period, reflecting its strong domestic results. Gross profit for the nine-month periixl ended Sept. 30. grew to 31.9 percent of sales, up from 26.8 percent of sales in the poor year period, reflecting lower operat­ ing expenses, improved efficiencies and the impact of Hastings' focus on its higher margin core products. Hastings Manufacturing is a leading manu­ facturer and marketer of piston rings and spe­ cialty tools under the Hastings brand, and addi­ tives for engines, transmissions, cooling sys­ tems and fuel systems under the Casite brand. Frank Townsend • U.S. Army Medical Corps during World Warll He wav bom March 18. 1920. in Wtxxlland Township and he graduated from Wood­ land High Schixil in 1938. Crockford was a classmate and teammate on baseball and basketball teams. He de­ scribed Townsend as an excellent catcher and "a darned good ballplayer." Townsend married Wilma King on June 22. 1941. and together they had four daugh­ ter after losing their first child. Tamara, in 1943 Both Crock lord and Stannard characterized the Townsends as a very tight-knit family. "It's a wonderful family." Stannard said. "All ol them have wonderful talents." One of Crixkford's most vivid memories is of Townsend dressing up as Santa Claus for the children. After being in the restaurant business for many years, he turned his talents for work­ ing with his hands to the Bliss Co. in Hast­ ings and finally Oliver Machinery in Grand Rapids, where he retired in 1985. Besides his work with Habitat, he was ac­ tive in community affairs. "Il's hard lo describe how active this man was." Stannard said. "He was always in a hurry lo help others." "He was always building things for people in the community." Crockford said. "He was Townsend wanhuember of lhe Lakewood Board of Education for 16 years, at one time serving as president. He said it was a plea­ sure to serve and he enjoyed working with longtime Superintendent William Eckstrom. Stannard said that perhaps ink of the high­ lights of his life was meeting national Habi­ tat for Humanity founder Millard Fuller. The Townsends, who have lived at a home Ik* built on Martin Road, had been members of lhe Hope Brethren Church since 1952 and both provided a great deal of service. The couple Aug. 30 were honored as grand marshals of the annual Woodland Homecom­ ing Parade, a day Townsend appreciated very much, according to Lucas. Surviving him. besides his wife, arc his four daughters. Pamela (Terry) Mix of Woodland. Peggy (Ronald) France of Lake Odessa. Barbara (Darrel) Bosworth of Mul­ liken and Shelly (Jeffrey) Steward of Wood­ land; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchil­ dren; two brothers. Garnet (Betty) Townsend of Kalamazoo and Ralph (Mildred) Townsend of Woodland; and several nieces and nephew s. Services were held Saturday afternoon at the Hope Church of the Brethren of Freeport with’ the Rev. Doug Reichenbach officiating. Interment was in Woodland memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Despite lhe many things he did for his community, the schools and his church, he »’;ll perhaps be best known by many in a personal sense. Crockford said. "He was an all-around darned gtxxl friend and neighbor." Stannard commented. "He taught me a lot and he had infinite patience. This is going to be kind of had fix me. now that he's gone." Catching Halloween spirit At Ponderosa the costumes were quite scary. In front (from Mt) Fran Ruthruff, Matt Norman and Mahon Overbeek; in back are Stacy Waters, Katrina Fenner, Michele Vaughn. Tim McCandlish, Sandy Hines and Jeff Ziny. Smart consumers know how to save money. Competition for local phone service can mean more choices and lower prices. Want to know more? Then call the Telecommunications Consumer Information Center: i ioo lie •••• eiWT Te*ectx-«u"<* c-« Co-»u-w Crflr Razors’ Edge employees dressed up as then boss. Ken Mingerink. on Holloween Circling Ken are Donna. Jesse. Stacy. Tina. Denise. Sally and Teri. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 6. 1997 — Page 3 From left. Joe Cipcic. Connie Williams, Tim Burbank. Bob Snow, and Gayle Marsh give a repeat rendition of a skit they did during the Corporate Olympics spirit contest. The skit was performed at the annual meeting because the company "had an excellent turnout for the corporate games," Marsh said, with over 200 participating. The skit was a take-off on the game show Wheel of Fortune. One contestant, a phys ed teacher, was given lhe name Jim Shorts; another contestant, a pediatrician, was "Laurie Laceration." At one point the teacher, trying to solve the word puzzle, asks if the puzzle has any "R's for arithmetic." The doctor asks for a ’ V for vasectomy." One guess at what the puzzle said was "Laxatives rest irritable bowels." Gerry Dyer, vice-president ol operations, tries to get Tina Knickerbocker to predict when the company will be able to ship parts to a Mercedes Benz plant in Brazil, a question that many employees were asking while the company waited tor an order to come through. Approx al of the shipment was finally received. Flexfab Horizons announces plans to expand internationally by Mary Waraer Staff Writer Flexfab Horizons International. Inc. plans to have a manufacturing facility in lhe United Kingdom by September 1998. com­ pany officials announced during the annual employee meeting at Central Auditorium last Thursday. The new facility will be part of the com­ pany's planned global expansion. Also planned is a joint venture with a partner in South America (the partner has yet lo be selected). The company's vision statement, adopted at last year's annual meeting, says. "Work­ ing together, we will be lhe largest most re­ sponsive and innovative global designer and manufacturer of high performance, polymer based components and systems." President and CEO Doug DeCamp said the company needs a presence in Europe partly because it is losing business to overseas competitors. Flexfab primarily manufacturers reinforced silicone rubber hoses, ducting and customdesigned components and systems for lhe aerospace, automotive and other industries. However, lhe compgny has begun to give increased attention to new product develop­ ment. and lo that end is moving for the First lime into the high-volume production of non-fabric reinforced molded pnxiucts. A new molded and extruded pnxiuct team has been set up and a new injection press installed. The company has also completed a re­ search and development laboratory at its Cook Road facility. "Over the years new pnxiucts and business have come lo Hex fab because customers came lo us with problems." DeCamp told employees. "We feel the future's going lo re­ quire us lo do it differently." As part of ils planned business expansion, (he company also is targeting an increase in sales to the aerospace industry. To that end. a new factory "focused totally on serving aerospace customers" has been organized. The company hopes to increase sales lo lhe aerospace industry lo $20 million by the year 2000. compared lo current sales of $9 million. Overall, sales this ye*r were the "largest ever." DeCamp said '.opping $60 million. Sales for 1998 arc targeted al $68 million, and by the year 2000 the goal is $83 mil­ lion. The company continues to add employees. DeCamp said. Total staff increased from 438 lo 523 this past year, he said, and the com­ pany is looking for 50 additional workers. Employees this past year collected $1.96 million in gainsharing payments. A new program that Tine lunes the company's man­ ufacturing processes to ensure the use of op­ timum production methods was credited with benefiting the gainsharing program to the tune of $225 000. The program, called “Kaizen." is "critical to the future." DeCamp said. "We must Fine tunc our processes to be able lo stay compel- Doug DeCamp. President and CEO of Flexfab. and Tim Burbank, Human Resources Manager, tease each other during the meeting. itivc and grow as a company." The Kaizen program was given top billing by Human Resources Manager Tim Burbank in a top five list of "greatest hits" accomplished by the company. Also helping to increase productivity was employee improvement training. DeCamp said. A total of 384 employees have under­ gone the training, he said. For the second year, the company handed out its "President s Award." recognizing ex­ cellence in an employee. This year's winner was 37-year-old Brian Bowman, lead supervisor of the new aerospace factory. John Price, executive vice president and chief operating officer, said some of lhe comments employees made about Bowman during the award selection process were that he "inspires confidence." "is committed to providing excellent service to customers." "is professional and respect­ ful of others." "actively listens to others." and "is concerned for our safety." In accepting the award. Bowman said. "I didn't know al first if this award fit in with what !'m doing, which is trying to promote teamwork. But it's starting to grow on me." Ending the meeting. DeCamp said. "Let's go charging into 1998 and knock 'em dead." Jim Toburen, vice president of corporate services, and Mary Ann Fox pick out winners of $50 gift certificates. Winning the President's Award was Brian Bowman (center). He is flanked by (from left) wife Teresa, son Jason, daughter Jennifer and son Bradley. WALSHES, continued from page 1 "Clearly, the ultimate physical abuse did occur and was alleged in the petition, that being the death of Adam while he was under the care and custody of his parents." Shaw said in his ruling. The Walshes pleaded no contest Oct. 9 lo a petition by Anthony Selvaggio of the Barry County Family Independence Agency requesting lhe courts lake jurisdiction over the children. The petition to remove parental rights prompted testimony from therapists, wit­ nesses and child welfare specialists during a series of hearings held Oct. 6. 13. 14 and 17. According to repons and testimony, the children were not observed to have been pro­ vided adequate food by their parents and that Ruth Walsh "admitted to a Barry County Sheriffs deputy that Richard would not give her money for food and would at times eat when she and the children were not allowed to." She added, according lo the report, that the children had gone without food a number of times, and that on one occasion. Richard "came home from work with food from Mc­ Donald's and ate it in front of them, refusing to share it with them." While living in foster care, the children arc reported to hoard fixxl and their foster mother has to provide each of them with a lunch bucket Filled with food lo satisfy their anxi­ ety atxxil being deprived of food. According lo another witness, the children were often dirty and smelled badly and that one of the children often had no underwear and was seen with feces "all the way up" the child's back while living at the campground. Another witness claimed that Richard's "favorite emotion is anger" and that he lost one of his jobs at a dairy farm because he became so mad that lie beat a cow to death with an iron pipe after it pinned his arm against the milking parlor. "He readily admits in his testimony that his kids 'are scared of me yelling at them and spanking them' and that 'I did wrong by yelling al the kids all the time.'" Shaw's written ruling states. Testimony also noted that the children have reported sexual abuse lo their foster mother and that they have been acting out in sexually inappropriate ways for children of their respective ages. But the Walshes have denied that anything sexual ever occurred against the children in their home and Shaw did not base his deci­ sion on the allegations. Walshes "did not provide rudimentary protec­ tion for Adam" and that adequate fixxl was mH provided for the children, despite the fact they received $400 to $5<X) a month in fixxl "The court specifically Finds that sexual abuse was not alleged in any of the peti­ tions. including the petition to terminate parental rights." Shaw wrote. Shaw added that the parents have entered a parenting agreement where they both sought and obtained employment and have rented a stamps. "These facts, lo me. indicate serious ne­ glect." Fisher said in March. In his written opinion, he agreed that. "The right to procreate and raise a family is a fundamental right we all enjoy, and normally the state should mH intrude into this area. On the other hand, children have important rights as well; the right to mH be abused or neglected, the right to adequate food and shel­ ter, the right lo be reared in a loving envi­ ronment where they can feel safe and secure. "The rights of these children were grosslyviolated. and as a result. Adam Walsh is dead. We cannot lose sight of the fact that Adam Walsh is the victim in this case, and the court's paramount concern is ensuring that there arc mi further victims. The rehabil­ itation of Mrs. Walsh is the best way to en­ sure this. Attorney David Kusava. who represents Richard Walsh did mH return a phone call to his office regarding Shaw's decision. Ruth Walsh's attorney. Dave Gilbert said his client is disappointed with the ruling and would likely appeal the decision. "I had a feeling lhe ruling might go that way and I'm a little disappointed in it." said Gilbert. Walsh is also in the process of appealing her sentence of birth control. She is represented in her appeal by Sheila Dunnings of lhe State Appellate Defender's Office (SADO). home in Caledonia. "They have not. however, taken responsi­ bility for their past neglectful and abusive behavior by admitting it in detail and view­ ing it as wrong and unhealthy for their chil­ dren." Shaw wrote, "nor have they demon­ strated genuine remorse and guilt over their neglectful, abusive behavior and have not demonstrated an understanding of lhe impact" that the behavior had on their children. Shaw also noted lhe couple has not devel­ oped a prevention plan. Mrs. Walsh herself spoke about her prob­ lems with homelessness during her sentenc­ ing last March. "At the time of Adam’s death, we were liv­ ing in a campground because we couldn't get housing... even with relatives." she said. "The campground was a last resort. We tried to find other housing, but our income was too low and we had loo many kids. We even tried lo find a repossessed trailer, but they turned us down. Where else can you go?" One neighbor told investigators into the criminal charges that she offered Mrs. Walsh a life jacket for Adam the day before he drowned because she had seen him playing near lhe river, but Mrs. Walsh declined, say­ ing she had four kids to watch. There were reports that Mrs. Walsh repeat­ edly was warned of lhe dangers of her youngest child playing by the river and he apparently had been rescued from the Thor- nupple once before. Another campground neighbor said Adam had been seen many times wandering around by himself, was always dirty and hungry and never smiled. There were other reports that the children's father would cat in front of them while they were hungry . Fisher said the report showed that the Hastings Fireman have busy Wednesday The Hastings BIRCH fire department kept busy on Wednesday when they were called out at least lour times, twice to the fire pictured here at 3258 Yeckely Road. A fire in attic that was reported at about 11:5C a.m. was thought to have been caused by a faulty electrical wire according to preliminary reports. Firemen from Hastings and Delton were able to contain the fire and prevent further damage to the rest of the structure which is the residence of lhe Steve Elzinga family. The home is owned by Bob Hayes. Firemen were later called back to residence after the roof began to smolder again. They were also called to a lift truck fire on Waukazoo on Algonquin Lake and were then called to respond to another house fire at about 5 p.m. that was extinguished by a Michigan State Police trooper with a fire extinguisher before fire units arrived. KEEP INFORMED about Local Government School Activities and Community Events. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 • Or Visit Our Office, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings I �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 6, 1997 FINANCIAL FOCUS ibmrshed by... Merit . D. ChristenMn Wtreesa Janae and C». Tax Strategy Funds Your financial professional has probably talked to you about your “real rate of return." It’s what you get to keep after paying taxes on your investment income. Most people typically overlook taxes when comparing investment returns. They also don’t think about capital gains taxes — the tax you owe if you make a profit on an investment The best way to avoid capital gains tax is not to sell. But with mutual funds, taxes take on a dif­ ferent twist Mutual funds generally do not pay income taxes. Instead, profits and income gen­ erated within the fund art passed on to share­ holders. who must pay taxes on them. Even if you select to have dividends and capital gains reinvested, you still owe taxes on them for the year in which they occur. 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NICK SMITH Global warming: costly solutions President Clinton is scheduled to visit Kyoto. Japan, in December sign a treaty binding the U.S. to reduced emission levels but exempting nations such as China and India. The treaty would impose burdens on the U.S. economy, making the U.S. less competitive. The Senate has passed a resolution calling on President Clinton to not sign any agreement in Kyoto that exempts developing countries. Recently, the Clinton Administration has advertised the prospect of global warming as a large threat that needs to be addressed by sig­ nificantly reducing emissions of carbon dioxide (COZ) gas into the atmosphere. A study by Washington University’s Center for the Study of American Business estimates that stabilizing COZ emissions at 1990 levels by 2010. as the Administration calls for. would reduce lhe Gross Domestic Pnxiuct between 0.2 and 0.7 percent and cost 900.000 jobs. Farmers will bear a large pan of that loss. The American Farm Bureau Federation has estimated that the higher energy costs associated with the treaty could reduce farm income nationwide by as much as 4K percent. Despite the administration’s attempts to claim a scientific consensus on this issue, scien­ tists who study the earth s climate are actually far from certain about the alleged dangers. A recent survey of climatologists, for example, indicated that 27 percent thought the earth was getting warmer. 15 percent thought it was get­ ting cooler and 55 percent didn’t know - hard­ ly a consensus. In addition to this uncertainty about the exis­ tence of global warming, scientists aren’t sure if warming could be slopped by reducing levels of COZ. We do know, however, that the costs asso­ ciated with reducing CO2 levels are tremen­ dous. Before we lake any binding action, then, we should consider whether a problem exists and whether a limitation on CO2 and other “greenhouse'* gases would actually solve the problem Whether there is global wanning occurring depends on when you measure lhe time period. Computer models predicted that the earth could warm between 3 and 8 degrees Fahrenheit over the next 100 years. However, according to cli­ matologist Fred Singer, “since 1940. weather satellite*, tree ring data, and corrected ther­ mometer readings all agree that the climate has not warmed." The earth's temperature has been HastingsBaNNER rising and falling since the beginning of time. Human activity can alter local weather (e.g. Los Angeles smog). It is not clear, however, whether it affects global temperature. For instance, if industrialization was responsible for global wanning, we would expect to see the slight global warming in the last hundred years occurring after 1940. Instead, it mainly occurred prior to 1940. Given the uncertain science surrounding global wanning and the very high and certain costs of the Kyoto treaty, it makes sense lo go slow until we know more about what's really happening. Let’s do the research before taking the action that could hurt the economy and the jobs of American workers. A four-month-old baby, who had been in the child safety seat pictured here on the ground next to the wreckage, died Hastings girl killed in two-car accident by Cindy J Smith Staff Writer A four-month-old Hastings girl died Thursday afternoon after an accident just south of Nashville. Brcanna Lee Geruy died at Pennock Hospi­ tal shortly after lhe collision on M-66 and Lawrence Road. The intersection is more commonly known as Three Bridges Comer. Though some details of the accident were •not known as of press time, lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department has confirmed that the child, the only back seat passenger, was not riding in an approved child safety scat. Authorities also confirmed that the ef­ forts of Dorcc Barker, a Sparrow Hospital nurse passing by the scene, did revive the baby, who then was taken lo Pennock by EMTs from lhe Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Ambulance Service. The baby died just two hours later. Sgt. Bill Johnson of the Barry County Sheriffs Department saM. "She jumped out of her vehicle and grabbed the child, who had no pulse. She immediately began CPR and was able to revive her. She did a truly heroic thing." Il appears that the driver, Breanna's Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The regurremdrrtx are; • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. AH that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Stephanie Lea Uhl, had stopped at the intersection, but then pulled onto M-66 and into traffic and was struck by a vehicle driven by Warren W. Scnik of Grand Ledge. Scnik and his passenger. Jessica Fanner of Battle Creek, were not injured in the acci­ dent. Two other passengers in the Uhl vehicle. 8-year-old Brittany Liepins and her 4-ycarold brother. Joshua, were buckled into one belt in the front scat of the vehicle. Both were transported to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. Mercy Ambulance assisted in that transport. * Robert Briere, regional traffic engineer for thc,Michigan Department of Transportation, said that research shows there are an average’ of two accidents per year al the intersection' of M-66 and Lawrence. Read The Hastings BAITER Every Week at be an informed resident of Barty County. < Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate J Spencer Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Budding, 1 Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. j Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC.i 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave , Fedagfl Building, Room 1?4, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (816) 456-2531. RM Tunisia. regional representative. j U.S. Congroea ’ Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee SpringsJ Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the tower third of Hope' Township), 1122 Longworth House Office BuHding, toe United States House oil Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Unde Kteesrj district representative. 42 W. 10th St., HoHand, Mich. 49423, phone 3964090. f Vernon Ehtora, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Caffion, Woodtend, RtftendJ Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-ffikds OR Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longwoffi^ House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. Dietrk* office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Mck Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information Uno tor Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Lagtetetore Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 49909; phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (al of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. , What about women refs? Women refrees made their debut last week in lhe National Batkrthall AmocMoft. • f * How do you feel about women officiating men’s games? i �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 6,1997 — Page 5 Chamber speaker to talk about staying competitive in global economy by EIgImc Gilbert Assistant Editor If Rip Van Winkle had fallen asleep in 1982 and awakened today, he would be as­ tonished by the change in the economy. £ Michigan and the Hastings community fave come a long way since lhe early 1980s. *when the economy around here was just devastated." said Tom Groos, chief executive officer of E. Tydcn AB. parent company of fastings' Viking Corp, and Tydcn Seal Corp ■* In the '80s. "we had 12 percent unem­ ployment and we had 18 percent interest States and several of the local companies ci.ther closed or cut way back. Now, today, we fore completely at the opposite end of the jpcctrum. There’s actually shortages of pcojAe to work. Inflation is way down. The faonomy is doing great." Groos said. Groos will be discussing aspects of cconomic change when he speaks Friday at the ^Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce's an* .-ratal dinner. , Hd will also talk about how the local community can help Hastings remain a place where the kind of companies that made the transition will want to be located here. Education is one way lhe community can make itself attractive, he said. "We've made some great strides wiih the new KCC campus here and the recent addi­ tions to lhe schools here." Education is "a real personal thing with me. It's real important." said Groos, who served on lhe Hastings Area School System Board of Education for four years. His father, Richard T. Groos. served on the school board for 12 years. "I’m going to talk about some of the ad­ vantages that our country has over other countries. A lot of people talk about what's wrong with what we are. but I'm going to talk about what I see. I travel around the world and I sec what's right about the way we arc. about our culture and the way that we do business." Groos said. "We have to just accept that the economy is a global economy. Il's not going to go back to lhe way it used to be. That's just lhe way it is. so we have lo look everywhere for opportunities for growth. We shouldn't think it outrageous that a foreign company might want to locate here. Look what's hap­ pened to Battle Creek. That's been a big shot in the arm for Battle Creek so we have to look everywhere in the world for opportunities." Viking/Tyden has company-owned loca­ tions in 11 countries. "International business is a big part of our business." Groos said. "Just because we are in a small town doesn't mean we can't com­ pete in the international economy. In fact, 1 think in many ways it (a small town) is an advantage. When we have foreigners come lo visit us, they love to come to Hastings. They think it is so interesting. They always want to drive around the town and sec what a small town is like because most of lhe time they've only been lo New York City or Los Angeles. They really enjoy driving down Green Street and the downtown." Yet change is a way of life that should be accepted. Groos said. "People generally don't like change be­ cause they always want things the way that they arc now. But we have to anticipate what lhe future is going to be like, what the needs will be and do those things. "We have to have the altitude of excel­ lence, of doing lhe best that we can lo attract people lo come here — that means educa­ tion. having places available for companies to locate, and maintaining our quality of life. That's a big deal these days: the quality of life for people. And we have such a nice one here in Barry County," be said. Al the chamber dinner, Groos plans to mention how Viking/Tyden has been fortu­ nate to be located in Hastings for a century "because we have seen all these characteris­ tics in the community and we have benefited from them. "It's just amazing when you think how tenuous the thing started in 1897,” he said. Two men met in Colorado "and that ended up being a company in Hastings. Michigan." One of those men happened to be Groos* great-grandfather. Emil Tydcn. "It’s a pretty neat story," he said of lhe company history. Tom Groos is the fourth generation of the family-owned business to provide corporate leadership in Hastings. Ahead of him were Emil Tydcn. Richard A. Groos and Richard T. Groos. "I love the area and the people," Tom Groos said. "It’s easy to gel things done with the local government because there’s a real commitment to being successful here. The political figures here really care because they are going lo slay here...They are not professional bureaucrats. They really care about what goes on here." Groos was bom and raised in Hastings and stayed in the community until he graduated from Hastings High School. He earned a bachelor's degree al Cornell University and a master’s degree from Columbia University in New York City. For four years, he worked in New York City and Boston for W.R. Grace, an industrial chemical company, where he was primarily involved in financial management. His du­ ties included determining the financial as­ pects of building new plants and entering new areas of business. SEWER, cart, from page 1 fectively break down the nitrogen at the cooler temperature. Some of the corrective measures Progres­ sive has recommended and that the authority is taking include insulation of/he reactor basin side walls and ordering an insulated cover over the basins in attempts lo increase temperatures of the influent. Donohue & Associates has experience with all aspects of wastewater treatment, in­ cluding troubleshooting and operations assistance, according to Nevers The firm was successful, for instance, in solving the problems with a Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) in Hatley, Wis., that had not met its total nitrogen effluent limit since its plant startup. The Southwest Barry facility also is an SBR. Jonathan Olson, certified wastewater oper­ ator for the village of Hatley, said in a letter of reference: "Through your (Donohue’s) help, we have been able lo prove to the plant manufacturer that problems concerning the SBR waste treatment facility are with lhe design of lhe plant and not operations." { j | Students (from left) Mike Terpeninfl, Jennifer Lewis and Danielle Wildem will be able to experience geological processes first hand during field trips paid for with a mini-grant awarded to Hastings High School science teacher Jill Whithey (standing). Grant allows Hastings students hand-on learning by Mary Warner Staff Writer A $215 grant will allow a new advanced earth science class at Hastings High School lo make three field trips this year to study rocks, fossil identification, shoreline and coastal processes, weathering and erosion by rivers, and land use planning. The grant was part of $9,395 given to 20 teachers in Barry. Branch and Calhoun coun­ ties in a tri-counly mini-grant program sponsored by the three counties* intermediate school districts and lhe Guido and Elizabeth Binda Foundation. Receiving the grant was high school sci­ ence teacher Jill Whithey, who will use it for two advanced earth science classes that are new to the curriculum this year. Whithey said she applied for lhe grant because "being able lo do hands-on activities is more mean­ ingful than just learning out of a textbook. Earth science is more exciting if you can participate in the Earth." Students will be taking a half-day trip to Grand Ledge near Lansing, where they will pudy rock ledges cut away by the Grand ftiver and learn about erosion processes. They will also spend a day at Warren Sand Dunes in lhe southwest comer of Michigan on Lake Michigan. There ibey will study shoreline processes, wave action and dune ecology. And they will go to a local gravel pit for half a day to collect rocks and fossils native to Michigan. Nevers and Gary Cressey of Donohue will provide lhe engineering evaluation of the Southwest Barry facilities. Donohue charges $90 per hour for it* lead personnel to interview, provide operator training and plant evaluation. The firm esti­ mates that 12 days are needed to conduct lhe plant evaluation: one day to review the facil­ ities. two days for operational records analy­ sis. five days for on site facilities analysis, and four days for data evaluation and recom­ mendations. For legal technical assistance, Donohue's hourly charge is $125. Tom Groos Groos said he never felt obligated lo join the family's Viking/Tyden corporations. "The great thing was that my father never even brought up lhe idea of working for the family business." Groos said. "It was a very effective technique because I never felt pres­ sured or pushed into it. There was an open­ ing here and he just called and said matter-offactly. 'if you're interested we do have this opening that I think you could do. but it's up lo you.* "I was working extremely long hours and I was getting frustrated with lhe bureaucracy The total cost is expected to be more than $8,000. Goyings has said that users of lhe sewage system will wind up with significant rate in­ creases if legal action is necessary against lhe original engineers and construction firms. Wall Lake residents are opposed to paying for significant costs due to "the correction of deficiencies in construction and design of the sewer plant and collection systems." Jack Slocum, president of the Greater Wall Lake Association, told the Sewer Authority Board this week. "We arc asking the (County) Board of Commissioners, keeping in mind the expira­ tion date on the statute of limitations, to use all the powers al their disposal to bring about a timely solution lo the problems fac­ ing the SWBCSWA — a solution that con­ siders the responsibilities of lhe system builders and designers and is fair and equi­ table tv the users." Slocum said in a letter. Also al this week’s meeting, several Fair Lake residents who will eventually be part of the system objected to not being told about the treatment plant's problems before they decided to join the sewage system. Construction of the Fair Lake project is not under way yet. but casements arc being obtained to pave the way for lhe project. They also oppose paying higher rates for corrective actions. Barbara Cichy and John Hosier. Delton area citizens who have been researching the NOW HIRING Pick up a copy of The BANNER at many area businesses! The City of Hatoags Economic Development Drewei will offer • day-loag aemiau is cneeprcaeariai truaiag a KcHopp Community CoUcge-Fehsafeid Coaer. Officials mation on topics such as Marketing. Recordkeeping. Finance and developing a Business Plan. Full or Part-Tlme/Flexible Schedules Store Manager - Food Service Workers - Daytime Personnel Registration fees ire J1500 per person sad can be mode by calling Mikki a 949-2305 The cost of the leminar includes lunch and aS conference materials - Buffet Attendants - Shift Managers - Store Managers Applications Accepted and Interviews Occur at KFC of Hasting* 1320 West Stale Street JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM? STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COOSTTY TRIAL COURT; CIRCUIT OMSKMI in Ro Afgenquln Lake Leroi File: BB-S74-C2 NOTICE OF HEARING Call for an interview and tour of our beautiful facility. Please contact: Karen Marr RN, NHA Director of Nursing r|| In other business. Monday. the Sewer 4 Water Authority: • Announced that Don Row of the Grand Rapids area has accepted the position as manager of the sewage disposal system at a base salary of $44,000. with two weeks va­ cation and $50,000 in life insurance. • Approved an hourly increase from $12.10 lo $14.50 for employee Scott Mon­ roe. who has been doing "everything" at lhe treatment plant and for the sewage system in lhe absence of a manager and certified opera­ tor. from organizations that offer services to persons Flawing to sun I small business will be on hand lo provide infor­ A few select charge nurse positions are available at THORNAPPLE MANOR, a county owned skilled nursing/rehab facility near Hastings. Xfibrnapplc qManor treatment plant problems, both presented written statements to the Authority Board this week. Hosier asked that a list of docu­ ments be available to the public in the au­ thority office and Cichy stressed that sewer customers' interests need to be protected. She noted that property owners have no choice except to "pay off the bonding" because the authority can pul leins on citizens' properties if they don't pay their sewer charges. Starting Your Own Small Business Seminar PLEASE TAKE ROTKE that a hearing writ be held in the Bony County Trial Court: Circuit Division; before the Honorable James H Fisher, In the Circuit Courtroom, located at 220 West Stale Street, Hastings, Michigan, 49059. on Friday, MeoeaberM, UW, a 1199 AM. RN’s/LPN’s/New Grads EOE holding an ice cream social for lhe community and having a company picnic. "We’re pretty much ready to get on with the second century," Groos said. (Tyden is a manufacturer of security seals used primarily by the transportation indus­ try. Viking is a major manufacturer offire sprinkler equipment and accessories.) November 19,1997 The advanced earth science classes will be held the second semester of school and will include 11 th- and 12lh-gradcrs. Whithey said the classes were added this year to help en­ rich lhe science curriculum. Also added were classes in astronomy, and next year advanced placement biology. Whithey. who also teaches integrated sci­ ence for ninth- and lOth-gradcrs. has been able to supplement in-class activities for her students with use of the school grounds to study forest management and the school greenhouse lo do plant experiments, and for­ ays lo a nearby pond lo study aquatic life. In the future, she said, she is hoping lo put together a trip lo Mackinac Island or the Upper Peninsula. "Michigan's geologic history is visible there." she said. "In the Lower Peninsula, we don't have very many exposed rocks to study." 616-945-2407 ext 444 of a large company and I thought 1 would love lo go somewhere where I could really make a difference." Groos said of his deci­ sion to join Viking in 1982. He became president in 1990 and this year was named CEO of the parent company of Viking and Tydcn Seal. "Smaller companies are a lot more fun be­ cause you get lo do a lot of different things." lie said. "You are much more connected to your co-workers in a smaller company because I think people in smaller organizations realize that the company is really depending on them. There's not 5,000 people backing you up. You're on lhe job. And 1 think that's the way that everybody in this building feels who works here. The people in production know that they are the last line of quality. We re supporting them, but they are respon­ sible for the work that they do and that's why we have the best reputation for quality in our business because of the people that we have." Groos said. "The same is true with smaller communi­ ties. People are connected. They feel a com­ mitment to a common goal more than when you're in a really big community." "Il's been a great year." Groos said of lhe companies* 100th anniversary celebration which included hosting 150 international customers, conducting plant tours and . w Silence (gLS'SHATTER THE SILENCE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH Sunday, November IS, 1997 Did you know mon Christians have been martyred for their faith In Christ In the 20th century than In all 19 previous centuries combined? Well It's true! And It's past time tor us. the body of Christ, to share our brothers' and sisters' burden through prayer “and In this way fulfill the law of Christ" (Gal 0:2) It you agree, be al 1st U.M.C., Hastings, Sunday. November IS, at 4:00 p.m. Join In prayer lor persecuted Christians around the world. The hearing concerns the request of the Barry County Drain Commissioner to amend the Order Determining Norma Lake Leroi tor Algonquin lake to permit the commencement of the summer maximum leroi later than required In the present Order. The Order now may require tha the Lake bo raised from the winter leroi to the summer leroi while ice fa etiH on the lake. The motion seeks a later more gradual raising of lhe Lake from winter level to summer leroi. The purpose of the proposed change Is lo protect lake property owners from spring Ice damage; protect downstream riparians from spring flood­ ing. and to prevent other problems associated with high spring water levels. Persons interested in presenting testimony and evidence concerning the motion should attend the hearing. Those wishing to submit written comments may do so CIO Robert W. Shaffer, Barry County Drain Commissioner. 220 West Stale Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058 is/Hobert W. Shaffer, Drain Commissioner �Png* 6 — The Heatings Banner — Thursday, November 6.1997 Middleville sewer, water increases tabled by Maady Habel Stajf Writer The Middleville Village Council last week postponed decisions on two resolutions deal­ ing with sewer and water rate increases Several council members were not in at­ tendance al the Oct. 28 meeting, so lhe re­ maining members decided to wait until the full group could make lhe decisions. Three resolutions dealing with sewer and water rales and how they would be deter­ mined were considered at lhe Oct. 14 council meeting, but two were tabled then One was to amend a sewer and waler rale ordinance. Changes would be made so there would be a clearer formula lo determine how to estimate a bill. This resolution proposes that if a meter fails, lhe bill will be based on the previous record. The resolution was tabled again al lhe Oct 28 meeting. The other resolution that was tabled Oct. 14 and again Oct. 28 would establish new sewer and wafer rales. The bottom line of the increase would mean about a SI3 raise in quarterly hill rales over four yean. Overall, there would be a small lo moder­ ate increase for the average homeowner, but a significant one for larger users. A third resolution, to change the way peo­ ple arc charged for connection fees, was ap­ proved at the Oct. 14 meeting. Whether cus­ tomers are individual homeowners or busi­ ness owners will help determine the fees. This resolution proposes to establish an REU table to determine how much sewer and waler businesses use compared to residences. For example. Village Manager David Arking found through research that a bar establishment uses the amount of sewer and water equivalent lo four residences. Businesses would be charged according lo this formula. Council members and village officials feel that the raise is necessary because loo much ^OTSfiip <ToyttHtr...Ui the church of your HARARE*. 171* Norik kote- hind Hospital Purchasing Services, where lhe village line ends. Il cost him $4,000 last year just to main­ tain the system and $1,400 per quarter for waler and sewer bills. He wondered if the village could help with the cost. VernorUctha MIDDLEVILLE - Veraor Liate. of Middleville, pound aaray Wadneaday Novenber 3. 1997 u Blodgett Medical Ceaaer. Arrangemerui are pending at Ginbach Funeral Hone ia Heating*. Marte C. Cavanau^t HASTINGS - Mwie C. Cavutaugh. age SO, Charin Franklin Randall BATTLE CREEK - Ik. Chafes Fraklte Randall, age 71. of Bailie Creek sad faranrty 199? ■ Tendercare Riverside ia Bank Creak. Not* P. (RkhMdaoa) Blair. She wax raiaed in the Hopkina area aad attended achoola there. She noved lo Haatingi in the early 1940'a. She wax married to Thootaa Cavanaugh on December 13, 1945. 1919 in Perrinton. dm eon of William E aad KnheriewG (Colon*) Randall. He came to He arts married toNiaa Mfflnrr—)Ri-ftill fanner “Blair'a Pet A Gardea Supplies- more Guild aad Anericaa Lcgioa Auxiliary. Mn. Cavanaugh ana preceded in death by Frankhn O. Ttxueuend LAKE ODESSA - FreMUs O Towroend. choice. Weekly schedule of services are area Hastings churches for your convenience. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4U7 properly tax has been going to water and sewer. They also believe, after examining al­ ternative options, that this is the only way solve this situation. Middle Villa Inn owner Steve Wiersum approached lhe council to encourage it not to raise the rates. In 1973, he said, he got an easement to hook up three phase 220 volt pumps that serve as a lift station lo push the water and sewer up the hill of M-37 to be­ She is arrived 1971, the* to tram 1971-95 He cense day. October 29.1997 at Pennock BARRY CO. CHURCH 09 Mr. Townsend was bon oo March IS, 1920 ia Woodland, the non of Ono aad Kathryn High School ini Chore* Service 10:30 He lenred In the tinted Stale* Amy tforiM World W» Q (1943-1947). GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. compeay) in Leaning mmting m a delivery man aad evemnallywortad hie way npdm company min late Maenfac- Odeaaa before 9454414. Snaky. Nev. 9 - edO HASTINGS FIRST UNITED 9:30 Sraky School lell epn); AA. Frtey. Nov 7 - 6XJ0 p m Wedd. Rch. 5—why. Nov. I 900 a n. Catodi. 2; 3:30 p.m. Wedd.; 1:00 pm NA. Matey. Nov 10 - 7:00 p.m Wane® of DELTON-Keane* G. DeBoer, Sr ood School Booed for 16 years aad Be Greed Rapids and BanyCoeaty Habitat for Hnaaaity «•!•> 9*3*592. Snadv School 10 Ekraroe 945-9574 1931 the HM of Phillip aad Beatrice Ctarrt ytene (»!*) Hemet fra tacAte, He wee employed vrirb Bradford While and WRCH-AM 1120 a 10:30 a a SUNDAYS: Satev School 930 •■ Cotta frara. 10 30 II - 700 Nov retired in 19E5 Wilma; four daMfoen, Pamela (Terry) Mix of •roadway. Haan apt. Phone MS-5145 Worship. praitinn. VFW Pom T754X THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH, 2750 Wall Ute Ed. Hesmprecaded in deaih by hia wife. Betty Attend the church ofyour cfurict n&(t Sunday. 13.00 - call Marina Detank Wmd of Datan and Daaiae (Phillip) Sorkcy of Ddtoa; one eon. Keaaedi G. (fodi) DeBoer Jr. of Maroa; live grandchildren; two ataan. Maniac (John) Joiaun tf Fruitport aad SmHra(Bob)Kanieacf Wyoming; Ma modrnrie-law. Qpal (Ronald) Dean of ItamoaL one aimcr-ia-law. Karat (Max) Torrey of Freareu Farion. Nov. 10. Fridn. Nov. Id - Itai- State 945-9121 Smky - »»5 12/33.00 - Adtea/36 00 Smtey. father. William E Katherine a (Cabman) Banddl ia 19S7; one inadddlkea; Panaral aarricee trill teteMa ItHOrn. on LAKE ODESSA - Wofey M. 1 nroteurli. nmdU eWIm^kOiBaaka--------A-------- the km of Water tad Lob the Middtevilte VFW Post #7541. PLKASANTVIEW FAMIL1 ST. MATHHA* ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 Do*tb«. Ml 49090 414) 754-3021 oa May 6, 1950 ia ktea. 1941 aatil hrae of 1952. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, lias N. Rrandwey. BLOOMFIELD. INDIANA - Niw D (Bixtar) Chrysler, mb 57, of Bloomfield, Itehaa ate formerly of Wavtate. named xway it XT. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, »ai lb tilt Joy (Stanaoa) ate Bfctart (Dowa) Chryite of Allegaa; Portland V.F.W. Dartese Pitted. 945-5974 War- HASTINGS Wotff, Sunday, (Jeffrey) Waaarll ate Dews Carl Litchfield SUNDAY amua oil 9499127 or Rev Devid T. Hrawkk. view ■ MS-2101. St ■OLE STUDY Smtey. 5:00 p.m tea Aaglkaa Church Shiriey, four dutfam. Baiat (Willtea) Pras- Tcua. Jaaai (Larry) EMM of Lake (Maaaa, Canada Dwiffc Bixler all of Shelbyville. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC St.. Hmrinet. Fulor Mn. Woiff WM October 31. 1997 at Archer, Hampd A Kubcak David Stacy Minger of Wayland United Methodist NASHVILLE AREA Edward Lanedoo of Lacey Samoa of Lacey. Elmwood Ct meet ry XT. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naakvill, Falter officiated. Office toon eas-ezM; *:»p.i GRACE COMMUNITY ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 105 S. Jaflmoa LAKE ODESSA-Charles Nelson Begerow, Ramm. (517) 052-922*. Morans ipradn *-lhk) Ibnnday 7 00 provided) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 231 5 Brcndway This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WHEN rUdtAL HONE of Hastings FLEXTAB INCOWroitATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK of HASTINGS Member P.D.I.C. 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY 'Prescriptions' - 1 IB S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUPACTUUNG CO. Hastings. Michigan 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Hawings. Michigan 49051 (616) 945-5463. G. Kent Keller. Pa*t«r Sally C. Keller. Director al Noah* Art Pmchuol Julie A Guenther. Thunday. No* 6 - Noht Ark Pmchooi Picture Day Saturday. Nov 8 - 9 00-4 00 Apple pae No* 9 — 9:30a.m and 11:00a.m. Sunday mununp Wonhip Sen ice* The 9.30 Sctmcc is bniadcaM over WBCH AM 1220 Nuncry h pro­ vided during Nah Setvkcs. 9:50 a.m. Sunday Church Schaii. 10:30 a m Coffee Hour in the Dining Room. 6:00-7 00 p m Middle High Youth Fellowship - Wear walking shoe*’ Senior High Youth Fellowship raking ica*e* for *huiin» *ee bulletin for time* Mon­ day. No* 10 — 7 30 p.m Joint meeting of the Sc**ion and Deacon* Dining RiM»m Tucdsy. No* II — 7 30pm Mary Circle ■ bHinge BtNe Study Bedtime Stones Youth Aclismes. 7 0b p m Choir rehearsal. 7 30 p m Prayer Gathering (Christmas at Hallmark Holida Our shelves are full of wonderful gifts that will make your holiday season bright. Be among the first lo see the 1997 Holiday BARBIE’ Keepsake Ornament and our huge selection of holiday cards. (Bell) Begerow. OdeuiHiih School . He named DorttaShaUaua oa S*paenber 1, 1932 ia Six Later Odessa area all hn life. He attended ke United two brothers, Frederick aad James Bigeiow; three grandchildren. James Begmow. Jill Begerow aad Vernon Begetow. Mr. Begerow ia survived by his wife. Lake Odeaaa; five granddiildrea. Noel Bcpr- ow of Lake Odeua. Cheryl (Saevea) Eaton cf Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 (Calvin) Deatsman of Lake Oden; 13 graal grandchildren nad three great great grendchildren; one .isier-in-law, Della Shellman of Late Odeua. Funeral Services were held Tuesday. November 4, 1997 at the Koop* Funeral Interment look place at Lakeside Ct inMery. Lakewool Community Ambulance. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 6, 1997 — Page 7 Woodland N€WS Social News KI_________________ Frost-Long to wed Dec. 13 Fritz and Bonnie Frost of Lake Odessa together with Rick and Jean Long of Woodland are proud to announce the engage­ ment of their children. Heather Frost and Richard Long. Heather is a 1994 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Metropolitan Title Company in Hastings. Richard is a 1992 graduate of Lakewood High School and is a senior at Western Michigan University, majoring in Secondary Education. . Vows will be exchanged on Dec. 13. 1997 al the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. ♦ Russells to observe golden anniversary Cretas "Mor" aad Gloria Russell will celebrase their 50lh wedding inniverssiy with sacpeu house al Richtaxi BMe Church, 8643 CM U.. RkMaad. Nov. 8. 1997 from 2-5 pre.. Mad by their children. They ssk that tare be ao gifts. piesse. Cstas aad ta former Gloria Springer were resrried Nov 9. 1947 ia Laming ' tareor ia 1917 after 40 yean as prestam of Sumey Lake Axptak aad Exrewriag formerly called Sktaey Lake Saad sad Gravel Co. Gtoria ia a housewife aad was the book­ keeper ta ta baataaa ta maay yean. He rajnyi golf, mechanic work aad ’"jtasajoys gsstatag, flowen aad rowing ' , noir ctadrea aad rpoiwri are Gary aad Gtay Russell of Hickory Comers, Robert aad Cheryl McKay of Hastings and Diane Saadi of Dowling. They have seven They ere ptaning a trip lo Hraraon. MO ta wiaarr. Erb-Mueller exchange vows Steptoe* aad Marjorie Erb of Delton, aad Jmhk Moeller of Muskego, Wl. would like to aaaouace lhe marriage of their children Kyte James Erb to Kyra Lynn Mueikr. They had a tovdy omdoor wedda^ in Mitchell Fark. Milwantee. WI oa Aug. 23. 1997. They both are enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Kyra works law enforcement with the caame unit and Kyle is a security police officer Ttocy cunctssly are stationed in Minot. North Dakota Lange-Mix exchange vows Dr. Martis Lange of Alsfeld. Germany and Frank Mix Jr. of Hastings. Ml. were united in marriage on July 10. 1997 in lhe presence of their immediate family and friends. The bride is the daughter of the late Dr. Friedrich Lange and the late Isle Lange of Kiel. Germany. The groom is the son of the late Frank Mix Sr. and Rhoda Mix of Hastings Myra Mix. sister of the groom was maid of honor and Robert Baker, friend of the groom, was best man. The couple honeymooned in Yellowstone National Park. A reception will be held in their honor in the summer of 1998. David Andrew LaLone. Wayland and Michele Marie Denhof. Wayland. John Marten. Holden. Jr.. Hickory Comers and Susette Marjorie Sanders. Hickory Comers. Donald Elmer VanZandt. Middleville and Christina Jane Hochstetler. Middleville. Thomas Clinton Neil. Hastings and Angela Deanne Hall. Hastings. Donald Henry Mackenzie. Hastings and Marilyn Laverne Kidder. Hastings. Daniel William Krause. Hastings an Sheila Dawn Short.*Hastings. by Catherine Lucas The Rev Will Clegg spoke at Lakewood United Methodist Church several times in a series of sermons last week. Clegg lives in Wyoming. Mich., and serves al the Wesley Park United Methodist Church there. A potluck dinner was held Sunday to welcome Clegg. Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the Coolacowski Gang from lhe Urbandale Baptist Church in Battle Creek came to entertain lhe children during the Clegg services. This group has been organized for ten years and has won many awards. They do puppetry and drama Some of the girls who came have been in the group for four and a half years. The Coolacowski Gang have traveled throughout lhe Midwest to perform. Wednesday night the members of the Coolacowski Gang who came lo Lakewood were Sue Frook. Julie Juckett. Becky Champlin. Jennifer Juckett. Teresa Westcott. Jennifer Hiat and Carrie Brown. They performed a combined puppet and live action drama called “Creation Sensation " A salad and sloppy joe supper was held before the Wednesday night meetings. Somewhere around 130 people gathered in the fellowship hall of Zion Lutheran Church to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the chartering of Wtxxiland Lions Club. It was exactly 50 years lo the very day that the Woodland Club received its charter. Oct. 28. that the big party was held Groups of Lions came from Clarksville. Cutlerville. Delton. Hastings. Middleville. Nashville. Lake Odessa and Vermontville as well as individuals from several other clubs. Several area and state Lion dignitaries came, as well as local dignitaries not Lions. District Governor. District 11 -C-1. Gerald Slagray from Middleville, and Granville Culler. Pasl District Governor, both participated in the program. The current club president. Wayne Musbach. introduced Harold Stannard who was master of cere monies. Tom Niclhamer. the only charter member still active in the club, received a 50-ycar pin. a charter monarch award, a resolution presented by State Representative Terry Geiger signed by Geiger. Joanne Emmons and Governor John Engler as well as several other congratulations on his 50 years of perfect attendance. Douglas Flessncr was given a Two Key Award. Leroy Flessncr received a 45-year award and Art Meade gat a 25-vear award. The Rev. George Speas. who is a member of (he Woodland Lions Club, gave an invocation, led the singing of “God Bless America" and read a poem about the club. Ute dinner of loosed salad, prime rib or chicken breast, baked potato, green bean casserole, farm style corn, rolls and beverages was catered and it was served by members of lhe Zion Lutheran Church. Tom Niclhamer showed slides of the club activities from the very beginning, and the one thing most obvious from the slides was that Woodland Lions Club has cooked, served and sold an awful lot of chicken in the past 50 years. The latest book by Diane Mott Davidson, who writes about the caterer in Colorado and always includes some gourmet recipes, just came to the library. This one is called "The Grilling Season." Lakewood Community Ambulance will hold an "all you can cal" turkey and ham dinner Sunday. Nov. 9. from noon to 3 p.m. The meal will be at Cunningham Acres, which is one and a half miles west of Lake Odessa on M-50. The cost for adults is $6. children ages 5 lo 12 are $3 and under 5 and over 100 eat free. Take outs and phone orders are available and all donations go to purchase new equipment for the ambulances The weather was warm and dry on Halloween and the kids all had a big time trick or treating in the village. After their rounds, they came lo lhe Lions Den for hot dogs, apple cider, doughnuts and a costume contest. The contest was broken down into age groups. In the under three group Cynthia Jones won first place. Tristan Makley won second and Connie Wright won third. In the 4-ycar-old group Faith Vowler took the first prize. Keaton McLaughlin placed second and Nellie Tree got third The 5-ycar-old group included A lei Geiger who won the first prize. Brandon Chad Makley look lhe second prize and Aaron Tale was third. Among lhe 6-year-olds Garred Syczcpanizak had the winning costume. Tiffany Mays was second and Kasey Flessncr got third. Another group judged included nine, len and 12-ycar-okls. In lhai group. Brtt Geiger was first and Kyle Roland was second. The 11-year-olds were judged separately and Jeremy Ressner. Alex Ketchum and Green Bailey were lhe winners. A grand prize judging then was held and among the first place winners Cameron Roland got lhe grand prize. The secund place runner-up was Cynthia Jones, who was a lady hug. GIRL, Morgan Rachel Sunken, bora Oct. 13.1997 at 11:30 p.m. Wearing 7ta. 9ozs aad 20 inches long to Douglas retd Pamela Suntkcn. Morgan joias a brother, Douglas. 2. al home. Grandpnreres are David aad Litas Sunken and Terry aad Rachel Jordan of Woodland BOY, Erik Karpinski is announcing lhe ar­ rival of his new brother. Kyle Thomas, born Oa. II. 1997. weighing 7 ta. 2 ozs . 20 in­ ches long. Proud parents are Michael and Dine Karpinski of Indianapolis. IN. Grand­ parents are Bill and Marlene Karpinski and Annette and Neal Dingman. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society wilt meet in the Lake Manor dining room al 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 13. The program will be on lhe rcmonumeniaiion of Ionia County presented by Diane Adami. Ionia County Register of Deeds and Marty Mulder of Mulder and Associate Surveyors. The newly reprinted Centennial Kirtory of Lake Odessa has been completed and copies will be for sale al lhe depot museum during Christmas Round the Town. They will sell for $20. Jcrilee Hostetler reports that lhe Woodlretd Cystic Fibrosis drive is now completed. The workers look in $1.918 03. and because lhe goal was $800. that is quite an achievement. Jcrilee said if anyone was missed and warned to contribute lo the cause, they could send a contribution to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 2112 Marshall Court. Saginaw, MI 48602. GIRL. Jadelyn Gayle, boro ■ Pennock Hospital on Oct. 21 at 2:4} a m. to Kim aad Kevin Slewart of Vermoasvillc Weighs^ 7 lbs. 13 cgs. and 21 -cries long GIRL. Kendra Rose, born at Fennock Hoapstal on Oct 21. 1997 at 3:28 a m. to Alyssa Morgan aad Adam Hrrmmrn of Hastings Weighing 8 ta. 9M ozs. aad 21H inches long. BOY. Samuel Parker, bora al lYaaork Hospital on Oct 20. 1997 al 1:05 p.m to Martin and Carolyn Cappon of Htaingi. Weighing 9 lbs. 2.5 ozs and 20 inches long. GIRL. Breaana Elaine, bora at 2:23 p.m. on Oa. 8. 1997 at Metropolitan Hospital Proud parents are Jennifer Richardson and Tim Ota. Weighing 6 lbs. 3ozs and I8H inches tag­ BOY, Dale red Sharon McCaul Williams of Ptmarnl- Fla., are pleased lo aaaouace the binh of their new son. Benjamin Merrill Williams. Benjamin was born Friday. Oa. 17. al 1:32 a.m. in Pensacola. Fla. He was 5 ta. 3 ozs. and I9H inches long. BOY, Lee Brian, bora at Pennock Hospital on Oa. 21.1997 at 1:30 p.m. to Carol aad Roger Stowe of Hastings. Weighing 8 ta. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Carey Lynn, born as Peaaock Hospital oa Oa. 24, 1997 re 3:31 a m. to David aad Tamara Kroger of Defttm. Weighing 7 ta. 13 ozs. aad I9H inches long. GIRL, Megan Elizabeth, bora re Pennock Hospital on Oa. 21. 1997 al 10:37 p.m. to Jeff and Becky Robert of Delton. Weighing 8 ta. and 21M inches tang. here tassrtats Psrasre 4UbrsreConrt.S VataaRan, DC 20803 282-5449219 A Tribute Fail to here and with fa- Vendor of beautiful color we think of aw dear father, grandfather and great grandfather Charles H. Geiger who would hast been 84 yean old on his birthday. October IB. 1997: but in our dear Lords* infinite wisdom, he came and look his lamb home on November 5. 1996. Election day. last year. For years of easy rockin’, make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. Know the Facts. Competition is heating up for local phone service. This can moan more choice*, better services and lower prices. US. S.things Bonds are safe — they're backed by lhe full faith and credit of lhe Untied Stales They re also guaranteed lo earn interest And they're both easy to buy — gel them where you work or bank — and easy lo afford You can buy them tor*a$ little as $25. Are all phone companies the same? Set the facts by calling the Telecommunications Consumer Information Center: The annual Woodland Lions Club costume contest was well attended when it was held at the Woodland Towne House restaurant on Halloween night last Friday. Ask your banker or your employer about including US Saving! Bonds tn your retirement savings program Five generations gather The five generations m the Clark family included in the above photo are great­ great-grandparents Roy and Minerva Bauman (seated), great-grandparents Robert and Leona Clark (standing), mother Rachel Cobum. Father Jason Clark and 1 -yearold Kyle Clark For a recorded Message of caetent .-ate telormatto*. call I-B00-4US BOND I-B00-4B7-2M3 Yours was a life that impacted many lives. It seems that with your passing, an Era has past of those that viewed life with great pas­ sion for virtue and important issues. Gone are the days when we could talk with you rnd gain your i might Gone are the days when we could share our joys, our success' and cwsnggln. Gone is the same meaning we had for life. However deep the grieving we have: we know you are in the pres­ ence of God and with our mother - jour cherished wife, with whom you spent many wonderful years and missed so deeply since her passing in February. 1989. We are grateful for the 83 yean and rejoice in the parenting you both gave. Wc can only strive to cany on with the same strength we saw in you right io the end. Jesus to our hope and one day we shall know separatiim to only for a brief time. Your children. Hon and Chris; Alice and Dave. Sharon and Steve. Connie and CJ All of wur adoring grandchildren and greal grandchildren �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 6, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: ■ORTSAHSAU F08KCLMUM BAH THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOB THIS FURPOSE. Default homing been made for more than thirty (30) day* In the condition* of a certain Mortgage made by Jeffrey R. Bauer and Eliiabeth A. Bauer hutbond and wife, to O*d Kent Bank. Ill Lyon Street. Grand Rapid*. Micfwgon 49503 ("Mor­ tgagee"). dated the 19th day of September. 1996. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deed* for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 23rd day of September. 1996 in Liber 673. on Page 199. Barry County Record*, on which Mor­ tgage there H claimed to be due a* of the date of this notice, lor principal and interest, the sum of MS.734.40. the sum of which continue* to accrue interest at the rote of 10.5 percent, and an at­ torney* loo a* provided lor in said Mortgage, and no suit or proceeding* of low or in equity hove been inetitvtod to recover the money a* secured by •aid Mortgage, or any part thereof, and that the sum sought b* fully duo and payable NOTK1 IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the - power of *ole contained in said Mortgage. and the statute in such cote mode and provided, on Thurs­ day. the 4th of December. 1997. ot 1 00 p.m. local time, the under*igned will, on the front stop* (or Immediately inside the ground floor lobby ontrance) of City Holl in the City of Hasting* Michigen . that botng the piece for the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry, toll at public auction, to the highest bidder, th* promise* described in said Mortgage or so much thereof which may bo necessary to pay the amount due on said Mor­ tgage. with I0.S percent interest and all legal cast* chargee, and expenses together with said attorney* fee. and ol*o any turn or sum* which may bo paid and or* by Mortgagee necessary to protect it* interest in th* premises, which premie** ore described as following, to-wit: Township of Irving. County of Barry Stat* of Michigan, described a* follow*: A parcel of lend in th* West 1/2 of the Southwest I /4 of Section 28. Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described os com­ mencing at the Southwest comer of th* West 1 /2 of tha Southwest 1/4. Section 28: thence North on the West Section Line 230 feet, thence Easterly at right angle* to taction line 530 feet: thence Southerly paraNel to first mentioned course 250 feet to South Section Lino, thence Westerly along •aid section line 530 loot to Place of Beginning commonly known a*: 4920 Grange Rood P.P. 408-08-28-005-00 During the sie (6) month* immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed eecopt in the event the property is determined to bo aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA §600.3241 (a). in which caee the property may bo redeemed during the thirty (30) day* immediately following the sale. Dote: 10/9/97 OLD KENT BANK. MORTGAGEE BY; RHOADES LAW OFFICE Peter D. Rheede* (P49515) Attorney lor Old Kent Bank P.O. Boot 2271 MoHwid MJ 49422 616-772 4*25 ior Ibat pwgeei MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mad* by MARTIN A. RtNGLEKA and JOYCE A. RINGlEKA Husband and Wife lo SOUTHERN PACIFIC THRIFT 8 LOAN ASSOCIATES, a Californio Corporation Mortgage*, dated August 26. 1996. and recorded on September 5. 1996. in liber 671. on page 669. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by MESNE assignment to NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA. N.A.. a* Trus'oo. by on assignment dated September 6. 1996. and recorded on October 15. 1996. instru­ ment number 1000774. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo du* at the date hereof the sum of siety eight thousand seven hundred thirty and 04/100 Dollars (168.730.04). including interest ot 15.250% per Under me power ot sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice is hereby given that said mortgage Said premise* are situated in TOWNSHIP OF IRV­ ING BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and ore described ee: THE EAST 30 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 1 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST EXCEPT A 33 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY EAST ANO WEST THRU THE CENTER FOR IN GRESS AND EGRESS TO WEST 50 ACRES OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST I /4 OF SAID SEC TKX EXCEPT THE NORTH 1 2 OF THE EAST 495 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 250 FEET OF THE WEST ?60 FEET OF THE EAST 755 FEET OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 SEC­ TION 10, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 9 WEST. The redemption period sholl be 12 month* from the data of such sale. unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I94RCL 600.3241(a) in which caee the redemption period shell be 90 day* from lhe date of such sol*. Dated October 16. 1997 NORWEST BANK MMNESOTA. N.A., AS TRUSTEE Assignee of Mortgagee ATTORNEY FOR: Assignee of Mortgage* Robert A. Tremotn B Associate*. P.C. 401 South Old Woodword Avenue Suit* 300 Birmtnghom W 48009 6616 (11/13) (11-20) SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Approved change to zoning ordnance tOtd. 8201, Municipal Civil Infraction Ordinance No. 21, Cemetery Ordmonca No. 22, Land Division Ordinance No. 23 (al ordinance* on view in Township Hal), bid for some electrical work at now hoi. purchase of gnwei and sand Adjournment at 10.06 p.m. uynna nr. ■ orator, ^.enc C«U 616-945-9554 I, Supervisor (11/6) Announcing Pennock’s New Drive-Thru Pharmacy. YOU GET A DOSE OF Convenience WITH EVERY PRESCRIPTION WE Fill. -------------------- t&e-r Ann landers ‘Old’debate Dear Ann Landen: I was interested in lhe letter from 'Tank Town in Calif..** who pul his mother in a nursing home. He felt guilty even though he knew it was the right thing to do - for all concerned. When my mother was beginning to show signs of senility, we knew she could no longer live alone. My brother bought a four-bedroom home to make room for her. but she refused to live with any of us and insisted on going to a nursing home. No matter bow strongly we argued against it. she was adamant and refused to budge. We put Mom in the best nursing facility in our area, but when I left her there. I drove ki a friend's house and cried my eyes out. It took a long time to get over lhe guilt. even though I knew it was lhe best place for her. Mom went downhill rapidly. She must now have round-theclock care and no longer recognizes any of us. That dear woman gave her children the gift of life, and now. she has given us her final gift of love - a life of our own. - Kalamazoo. Dear Kalamazoo: What a beautiful letter. Not all elderly parents have such a loving relation­ ship with their children. Keep reading for anoth­ er point of view: r From Denver: You seem to think all nursing home* are great places for elderly parents. My mother, in her 90s. is in a wonderful nursing home. However, my cousin told me when he visits his mother in a home in another state, it makes him sick. Residents are strapped in their beds, and he has quit bringing her candy, fruit or cologne because everything “disappeared** immediately. He suspects the employees but wouldn’t dare say anything for fear they would take it out on his mother. Newark. NJ.: Our mother has always been self-centered and demanding. She has four grown children. Two of them haven't spoken io her in eight years. Dad died in 1989 and left Mom very comfortable. She has the crazy idea that we are all after her money. None of us needs iL We are all well set. We envy our friends who don’t have such problems because their aging parents are in modest circumstances. Stamford. Conn.: When Mama was HO. she asked me to check out places for her to live. She uid it was getting to be too much to cook, do laundry and clean. Together, we selected a nice retirement home in lhe cenfir of town where everyone could easily visit. It was a big adjust­ ment for her. but she did quite well. Because of the way Mom went to live in the home, no one felt guilty. We were all happy to visit her. both friends and relatives, and Mom often came lo my place to celebrate holidays and birthdays. She lived in the home for six yean before she died. This is what an intelligent, unselfish par­ ent does. She does not put her children through grief and aggravation and guilt. We all loved my mother. We miss her and realize what a terrific person she was. Omaha: My mother lives in a nursing home, and even though we tried to persuade her to live with us, she refused because she said. “1 want in be independent.” Well, is she ever! Mom con­ siders herself a “residents* advocate** and is full of suggestions for the staff on how to improve the service, she has suggested bingo games, field trips and various movies, which have proven to be extremely well-attended. This place has been a godsend not only for her but for us. 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Formorty Village ot Hasting*, according ta iho Tho redemption ported shall bo 6 month(s) from the data of such tale, unless determined abandon ad in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a. in which case iho redemption period shall bo 30 day* from the data of such solo. Datad: October 23.1997 CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (24B) 642-4202 Trott end Trott. P.C. Attorney* for CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY 30150 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025 File F97O97/5O (11/20) Green from Rhode Island, who served until he was 94): Most people say when you get old. you have lo give things up. I say you get old BECAUSE you give things up. Critical mom Dear Ann Landers; I had to write when I read the fetter from “Vancouver.” whose moth­ er constantly nags her lo get married. If her mother is anything like mine. I doubt getting married will change anything By the time I was in my mid-20*. my mother started asking. 'When are you going to get mar­ ried?” After I married, she found another sub­ ject. “When are you going to give me grand­ children?” I finally announced, al age 39. that I was pregnant, and her only comment was “You’re too old to be having a baby.” At last I have a great job. a wonderful hus­ band. a beautiful baby and a busy life, but my mother is still complaining. “You don't visit often enough.” When I go to see her. she always finds something wrong. After my last visit she called to say she didn't like the way I combed my hair and the outfit I wore made me look fat. By now. I'm sure you get the picture. Am. What can I do about my mother's constant crit­ icism? - Pueblo. Colo. Dear Pueblo: Absolutely nothing. Criticism is your mother's major vehicle for communica­ tion. and she will never change. Listen, smile, and do as you please. The good Lord gave you two ears so comments like your mother's can go in one and out the other. Bald is beautiful Diar Abb I bb4wi- My hustund suned btldinf at 24 and became increasingly self-con­ scious and insecure about it In an attempt to disguise the thinning process. ~Tbm~ spent mure and more time styling what hair he had left and decided the best solution was to sweep the remaining strands across the bald stop on lop. This made him look ridiculous. Tom was extremely defensive when I sug­ gested he leave the top bald. I begged him to give it a try while on vacation and no one would see. He agreed. The first barber we encountered cut his hair short, revealing the bald spot. I loved it. By the end of lhe first week. Tom was a com­ pletely different person - relaxed and confident. When we returned hinne. people complimented him on his great tan and the new look It changed our lives. He now enjoys water sports, windy days and baseball caps. No more wig manuals and hair-growing goop. His list of clients has expanded, and the bald jokes are now funny. He tried shaving it all off once, but we decided we like the fringe better. - On Top of It in Sun City Center. Ha. Dear Sun City: How nice that Tom discov­ ered bald can be beautiful. Yul Brynner. the patron saint of the Shining Dome, was the trail­ blazer. Bless his hairless head. Nice guy Dear Am Lauders: This is in response lo “Maine.” who had two failed marriages and a relationship with a man who turned out lo be a womanizer. She said she dtda't think she would ever find a decent man. I'm 22 and am considered a nice guy. I attend church regularly and don't smoke, drink, swew or gamble. I'm a movie buff and enjoy music. I’m average looking - no Tom Cruise - but I wouldn’t scare small children, either. I am clean-cut and neatly dressed. The proHem? Women avoid me like the plague. It seems that no female wants anything lo do with a decent man.yet I hear them complain bit­ terly about how there are no decent men left. I would love io find an interesting worn™, but I’m beginning to wonder if one exists. - Mr. X in Tenn. Dear Mr. X: I can assure you there are plenty of decent women who would flip for a guy like you. Keep your eyes open at church. Take a night course at a college. Don’t be afraid io tdke a chance on a blind dale. Be more outgoing. A positive attitude will be helpful. Keep me post­ ed. “A Collmkm of My Favorite Grou of Bfe Day” is the perfect little gifi for that special someone who is impossible to bay foe. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 15.25 {this tnchtdes postage and handling) to: Collection, do Amt Umders. P.O. Bos 11562. Chicago. HI. 606H-0562 {in Canada, $6.25). Copyright 1W7 Cref re SywdlrM, Ine. lake Odessa NEWS If anyone likes to eat away from home, there is a choice nearly every weekend. The Lakewood Christian School dinner will be Friday. Nov. 7. On lhe following night, the Berlin Center United Methodist Women will serve a swiss steak dinner al their church on Jordan Lake Road, north of town. On Sunday. Nov. 9 al Lakewood Ambulance crew and aux­ iliary will have their monthly dinner at Cunningham's Acre. The VFW post and Auxiliary will have its monthly fiea market Friday and Saturday. Nov. 7 and 8. The Ionia County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday. Nov. 8. al 1 p.m. at the Depot/Muaeum The speaker this time will be John Waite, who will relate sources for research in Odessa Township and on Native Americans who inhabited the area before and dunng ibe arrival of the first settlers from New York and Ohio. The society has received inquiries from oth­ ers who want to become a pan of the “First Families” project after reading publicity about the October event, in which the first 17 were recognized. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. Nov. 13. with two speakers. Diane Adams. Ionia County Register of Deeds, and Many Mulder, county surveyor, will speak on the topic of county remonumentation. Lakewood junior high girls played a winning game last week Wednesday against the equiva­ lent team from Waverly near Lansing. The local girls, coached by Dee Westendorp Crowley, ha a much larger rosier. The Waverly girls had only two on the bench. The local girls had the lead during the entire game - a first for this season. Among the visitors who came to see the last home game were Sally Frost Marshall of Greenville. Carol Mitchell of Stanton, who came to watch granddaughter Ashley Lane, and the Eavey grandparents from Middleville. Wonderful Wednesday at Central United Methodist Church will resume Nov. 12 after lhe break this week because of parent-teacher con­ ferences. Two sessions remain for the fall series. On Halloween children from pre-school through third trade met al the church for games, a costume parade, fun and food. Youngsters in grades four through six met at the Seibel home where they were dispatched on a scavenger hunt for canned goods and dry foods to benefit the Food Pantry. They carried lists of suggested bonus items. The mild weather brought out more trick-or-treaters to homes around town. Jamie, the youngest daughter of Jan and Jane Everett of rural Wtxxiland. was the victim of a toppling long ladder on Thursday. She spent 24 hours plus in Pennock Hospital with her frac­ tured skull. All Saints Day was observed at Central UM Church Sunday, with candles lit for each of the members who passed from this existence m the past five years. The next of kin of those who died in 1997 lit the single candle* in one candlebra. The Lake Odessa Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will meet Tuesday. Nov. II. al 8 pjn. in lhe Temple rooms on Fourth Avenue. The Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Church will meet Wednesday. Nov. 12. al I p.m. in the church dining room. Helen Haller and Lola Haller are the hostess committee. Lola Haller will present the pro­ gram. “Shoeboxes” Residents along Jordan and Wellman roads were not seeing an illusion last week when a big yellow bus went lumbering past. It seems the Waverly bus driver turned from Broadway unto North Main in Woodland before reaching the school drive. She dared not reverse direction. She was reluctant to try any of the eastbound streets lest she come to a dead-end. so she pro­ ceeded north since there were no westbound streets to try. She went lhe mile to Jordan Rood, drove west a mile still on tarvia roads and then her only choice was to go south on gravel Wellman Road. Thus it was that the Waverly bus approached the Lakewood Junior High School coming from the west on M-43. HUNTING FOR A NEW TRUCK? Play the Ford “Great Thick Hunt” Sweepstakes and you could win one of four Ford trucks instantly! £AVII^ F INC. Plus, a chance to win a Caribbean cruise! Look for the Ford insert in today's newspaper for details! Take the imert lo your participating Neighborhood Ford Dealer aad have a sales representative scratch-off the four circles. Next, match the number to the showroom poster to find owl if you are aa iastanl winner of a aew Ford track. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 6, 1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Vem and Glenn Yarger in World War I The Yxrgef Home in Cartton Township; Gtenn, Vem. Roy. Dennis. May and Mrtnother. seated on the porch. Gtenn carried this photo throujji the Bente at Argonne Picture taken at Waco, Texas in 1917. Note the canvas under which they lived that winter. Left to right Joe Vogt Edwin Veftman, Rayond Debutts; Vem Yarger; Dick Covert: Spencer Smith; Cart Rickert and Glenn Yarger. This is the 21st squad Co K, 125 infantry. Cart Rickert was also from Carlton Township. ' ' By Joyce F. Weinbredil When President Woodrow Wilson signed lhe proclamation that a "slate of war exists between, the United States and the Imperial German Government on April 6.1917. the young men of Michigan responded, many enlisting not wait­ ing for a draft. Vem and Glenn Yarger. sons of Frank and Lena Geiger Yarger. Carlton Township, responded by enlisting in Grand Rapids, becom­ ing part of the National Guard. 32nd Division. Regiment 126. Company K. Glenn L. Yarger was bom Jan. S. 1X95. and was 22 years old. Vem was bom on May 11. 1896. and was 21 years old when they enlisted. They were b> m on a farm north of Hastings, in Carlton Township, on what is now known as North Broadway. They were raised doing lhe usual things that country boys did. helping with the farm tasks, attending country school al Rogers SchtMil. In 1909. both boys were in the sixth grade. E. Maude Smith was their teacher. Frank Casaday was president of the school board. Lee Fuller was the clerk and their father. Frank Yarger. was lhe treasurer of the school board. Prior lo enlisting. Glenn Yarger had been a fireman on the railroad. He returned to that occupation when he came home. Vem Yarger had been working as a carpenter prior to enlist­ ing. He came back to Michigan and became a farmer. The 32nd Division could trace its beginnings to 1X59 when Michigan and Wisconsin came together to build one of the finest military orga­ nizations in the west. Detroit and Milwaukee Light Guard wine similar uniforms of dark blue, swallow tailed coats, turned up with buff, low­ ering bearskin shakos and broad white cross belts. These units paraded alternately in the two cities, visited each other at intervals, exchanged caps, souvenirs and stirring sentiments at each banquet. Each of lhe units had been drilled and schooled by veteran soldiers. Each was assigned as lhe first regiment of their commonwealth, each vowed its loyalty to the United States and loyalty to each other, a meeting of the Badger and Wolverines. The challenge they had been preparing for came in May. 1X61. when President Lincoln called for a list of men. The First Michigan and the First Wisconsin responded. They were rec­ ognized as a pan of the Iron Brigade. They met again in the conflict of IX9X. The 32 Michigan Volunteer Infantry were prepared for duly in cuba. Their orders were canceled, however, and they returned lo their home sta­ tions and were mustered out It was then known as 32nd Michigan Infantry. They were called out for service on the Mexican Border, assem­ bling at Camp Grayling on June 25. 1916. The} also had been called out to aid in the Durand railroad riot and lhe prison riot at Jackson and in 1913 the entire regiment saw service in lhe cop­ per strike in lhe Upper Renin' ‘a. At that lime lhe regiment had 12 infantry companies and one machine gun company The units were recruited from the southwestern pan of Michigan with home stations in the various towns. Company A was Coldwater: Company B. Adrian; Companies C and D. Kalamazoo; Company E. Ionia; Company F. Grand Haven; Company G. Muskegon: Company H. Big Rapids; and Companies I. K. L. and M were out of Grand Rapids. On July I. 1916. the regiment was mustered into the federal National Guard. Thus the Guardsmen from the Slate of Michigan nnd the State of Wisconsin became again cemented together in a powerful army, the 32 Division of the National G*iard. The 126th Infantry was made up of the entire 32 Michigan Infantry, and five companies of the 31st Michigan Infantry. They were under com­ manding officer Col. Joseph P Westnedge The Yarger brothers arrived in Grand Rapids and became pan of this large body of fighting men. Vem kept a diary during his lime in service. Glenn may have kept one also, but his personal effects were lost when he was at the front. Vem’s diary has survived and is the property of his son. Richard Yarger. who has let me use it for this article. His first note in the diary reads: "I signed up for 150 dollars of liberty bonds in October and paid five dollars a month for ten months. All paid up on July 31. 19IK. Signed up allotment lo send 10 dollars home ever month on Aug. II. Sent to Father, starts Aug. I. 19IX. “Sent $300 more home Jan. II. 1919. to Father. Left 25 dollars at home with Roy I Yarger) when I left July 15. 1917. I sent five dollar* home Oct. 10. 1918. My Liberty Bond from Waco Bank was sent home about Aug. 15. 1918. to Mother.’ He followed the financial information with a list of places where he had traveled under the ROGERS CORNERS PUBLIC SCHOOL Dmrtct No i • jrli-.n Tw|>_. Harry Co. MicIih;.>i> I- M U DE SMITH. Tracta-t Pupils Harr, Roger* May Yarg. 1 hr<~l«>rr Knackc.-lsocker l.rtha Nccb Harry Dra Knickerbocker Hoar.- Wadibtem 2nd Grade llr.n-kney Dcnni* Yaeger Hit Grade Mary Ca-aday R..y Yeag. fohn \\ i.hburn Harold Spall•’.tit Grade Glenn Yarger Vem Varg< Ray Kerb Elma Nrrl. Sterling R-igcr. "th Grade Viola Roger* Glenn Huh-, «lh Grade Cfl*aday Edith Ry . School Board I-rank <.'a-aday. President Ee.- Fidler. Clerk Frank Yarger. Tre.i-u. Souvenir from Rogers School. Cartton Township, 1909; E.Maude Smith was the teacher. May Yarger was a first-grader, Dennis Yarger was in the second grade Glenn and Vem Yarger were sixth-graders. The Red Cross passed out coffee end rolls to the soldiers as they traveled ‘ from place to place on the trains. title "Where 1 have been with the Army." Remoenvillc. Colmey. Mont. st. Martin, france: Leglengo. Belgium; Kiespelt. Althluirter; Luxembourg. The diary begins: “We were called for service on July 15. 1917. at Grand Rapids. Glenn and I and Corporal C. Eamish and four other privates left Grand Rapids the morning of Aug. 7. 1917. for Camp Ferris. Grayling, for a special work duty on a reservoir and waler works. The rest of the battalion came up lhe 14th of August. We left Grayling about the 16th of September for Camp MacArthur. Waco. Texas and arrived there al lhe camp on Sept. 21. 1917" The training at Camp MacArthur was strenu­ ous and quite complete in an attempt to have the division ready for service at the front. The regi­ ment lived "under canvas" during their entire slay al Camp MacArthur. At the end of each reg­ iment street there was a mess hall large enough to accommodate 250 men or a full company of men. The mess halls were equipped with kitchens and refrigerator rooms. A regiment consisted of 12 companies of 250 men each, plus their auxiliary groups, which included a machine company, supply command, ordinance corp, medical corp, dental corp, vet­ erinary corp. Intelligence, scouts, sanitary corp, artillery corp, and their band, and with officers each infantry unit was about 3650 men strong. The canvas tents were set up in rows along the regiment streets, starting from lhe mess halls. There were bath houses interspersed in the tent cities. Floors were issued for each tent, a sufficient amount of lumber to make a frame to support lhe canvas without a center pole and side walls of three feel. Funds were supplied by the companies to build the walls up to five feet and each man had a cot. and each lent had an electric light. This work was completed in November 1917 and the men settled in for a winter of intense training. They were trained in the use of weapons, some new to the men. They received bayonet training and were taught to dig effective trench­ es. digging a trench works system three miles from camp There was target practice and instructions on the use of hand grenades. They were issued gas masks and each man had to pass through a gas chamber wearing a mask This chamber was a small building with the doors and windows sealed shut, filled with deadly gas fumes They were required to fake four hour march­ es with full packs, drills and inspections. The men of the 32nd Division and the men of Regiment 126 and Company K began to under­ stand the serious aspects of the war they were preparing to fight. The intense training went on through lhe hol­ iday ae«MN) of 1917 with little time out. It was cold in Waco. Pipes in the bath houses would freeze. The ground was frozen at times. There was snow at times, but the intense training con­ tinued. Then came the word that every man in the regiment, even the division, had been wailing for with anticipation. Their mission was to pro­ ceed to France. A party of offices was sent ahead to make the arrangements for billeting the regiments to the areas assigned to them. the men spent hours rolling packs into uni­ form bundles. All items not to be taken were collected and turned tn. This included the stoves and now the tents were very cold. Finally, on Jan. 18. 1918. the regiment began to leave Camp Mac Arthur and headed for Camp Merritt. NJ. Vem simply notes in his diary: "We left Camp MacArthur on Jan. 20. 191X and arrived at Camp Merrill NJ., on Jan. 26. 1918." As the regiment left in sections, both dates are correct. Wm and Glenn were in the final contingent to arrive at the camp. The trains had made frequent slops to thaw out the steam pipes on the trains making it a very long trip. At Camp Merritt the men were housed in well heated barracks. There was hot and cold water, a luxury soon taken advantage of by the men as well as good hot meals and cots with springs. One soldier contracted a case of measles the last day on the train and he and his company had tn be quarantined upon arrival. Camp Memo. located 15 miles from Times Square, was established for the purpose of bous­ ing troops assigned for embarkation through the port of Hoboken. The accommodations at Camp Merritt were very good, but the food was as good as it had been in Camp MacArthur. The men were not allowed contact with the outside as protection of their movements. The men stayed at Camp Merritt for three weeks. The weather was extremely bad. so drilling was not practical, but lhe men were required to take hikes of six to ten miles each day. returning to the barracks with ruddy cheeks and big appetites. They also had French language class­ es hoping lo make them more able to function while in France. The regiment ha a siege of measles, scarlet fever and mumps, which meant that they were in quarantine much of the time they were there. Howard Moulton of Carlton Township was also a member of 32nd Division. 126th Regiment and Company K. He did not get to go overseas with the regiment because he was one of the men with the measles. He died on March 6. 1918. from the complications of measles and pneumonia. Vem’s next entry in his diary slates: "We left Camp Merritt on Feb. 16. 191X. and boarded the U.S. Transport. President Grant* We left the harbor at New York on February 1918 and arrived at Port Brest on March 4. 1918. around noon." The troops were moved from Camp Merritt traveling to Hoboken by train. There was a wait before the boarding the ship and the Red Cross ladies served hot coffee and buns to the men. The Iasi troops of the regiment went aboard the President Grant at 3 p.m. As each man went up lhe gang plank he was assigned lo his berth on the ship. Just before the regiment left Camp Merri’L all sick men were transferred to the hos­ pitals and dropped from the rolls. Some pla­ toons in several of the companies were held in quarantine, so were left behind. The regiment boarded the ship with only 2.836 enlisted men. When the ship was finally loaded, it carried 5.300 persons. The President Grant was a combination passenger and freight vessel. It was one of largest ships used by *e government in transporting troops and supplies to France. It had been properly of the HamburgAmerican Steamship Company, which was a German corporation. At the outbreak of the war it was interned al its docks in Hoboken and when the United States entered the war. it was taken over by the United States government The bunks were in tiers three high for sleep­ ing quarters had been erected in every available space on the two decks below the main deck. They held baggage and freight The troops were ordered below decks as the ship began to move out down the Hudson River. After ft* teip arrival in lhe bey. lhe ship dropped anchor. fee men were allowed on deck again aad the con­ voy began to form. The ships were painted ia many colon and designs to camouflage their appearance, hoping to make it more difficult for submarines lo recognize them. , The men Brained to get a final glimpae of the Statue of Liberty, which was covered wife I heavy mitt, which didn't clear until about anna. Al 11:45 p.m. Feb. 18. 1918. the transport began to move out to aea. As the teip didn't pesaad fea three-mile boundary until after midnight the overseas service dates of the men were dated from Feb. 19.1911. The ships in the convoy consisted of trans­ ports Covington. Manchuria. Pastores, reagua harms. El Sol. and the U.S. President Gram. The escort of lhe convoy was the U.S. cruirer Huntington. There were I7j000mennanported in this convoy. Because of the threat of German submarine attack, abandon teip drills were held every day. Everyone was expected to respond, treating tee lift belts assigned and report to die atatioa assigned. This drill was done every morning before daylight and again every evening as soon as nightfall came. There was no smoking allowed on die open deck after sunset. Only the officers wore allowed to carry matches and no lights wore to show after dark for fear of disclosing their loca­ tion. Meals were a real challenge on the teips. write to many people to be fed but no one went hun­ gry. For entertainment, the band played each afternoon. There were moving protores shown in the mess halls in the evening, agate with the accompaniment of the band. Anchors were dropped at 11:30 a.m. March 4. 1918. in the bay. about two miles from town. , The men got their lira glimpae of the country side. They had reached France. After lhe baggage and freight were unloaded, lhe men were moved from the ship to waiting trains for the trip to SL Nazaire The French trains interested lhe Americans and gave dtete a great deal of amusement. The engines ware about one quarter the use of engines in the United States and ran oa very narrow gauge tracks, lhe largest bos can were 20 feel hag by eight feet width. Each was stenciled “40 Hommes et 8 Cheveaux" (40 men or 8 hones). The can had only four wheels and were divided imo compartments with aide entrances. One Michigan boy instituted a search for the key to wind the train up. much to the amusement of his fellow soldiers Van's diary notes: "We left the boat the Tte of March and boarded our tram osd rode all night. We arrived at SL Nazaire and went to Camp No. I on Feb. 10 at Bare Hospital 101.1 was there a week and they sent up to Savemey to a port hospital there. I got back to Co. K on March 26. 1918. We left St Nazaire about April 12 and went lo drill camp at ftrey La Granda and were put in billets. (To be cnuiKeeJ) �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 6. 1997 lliink < I il... Being a part of a new family has sports guy near the tube Today I take on the responsibility or being a part of another family. After all these years of wondering who they arc and where they are?. I have finally been selected to the NielsenTV family, h's something that I've always wanted to do and it's a job that I will not lake lightly. The assignment: to write down in a diary what television programs I watch. If 1 want I can even say why I watch them... or in the case of other shows... why I don't watch them. You can expect a lot of sport programs to be included in my diary. Michigan vs. Penn Slate... Lions losing to whomever... Monday Night Football with Dan. Al. Lynn and yes Frank. You can not expect shows with President "Slick Willy” Clinton eating his McDonald's Big Macs. You can expect plenty of comedy — Seinfeld. Simpsons and Tool Time at the lop. You can not expect cop shows or shows that have so-called religious figures who are in search of a few extra dollars. And you can expect Jenny McCarthy and Sharon Lawrence... they are in need of my support. This family adventure has importance. If I don’t keep good television shows on lhe air, who else will? They say that I am representing my area (Barry County and Hastings), so it's not only crucial for me. but also to the area that 1 live. In my diary 1 might even make a few comments about not being able lo watch Red Wing games since the bonehead cable companies and the stations they work with can't make a simple agreement that would benefit everyone. NielsenTV produces television ratings and help us to understand where lhe pulse of today's society is. If there is something vulgar on lhe tube. NielsenTV needs lo know it (Barbara Walters specials fit into this category). If our news is slanted with a lol of opinions and pizzazz (Docs Tom Van Howe and Channel 8 come to mind?), then NielsenTV needs to know it. Buy the way "Doles Bananas" need lo go. so we can report more scores and give our preps more exposure. Being apart of the NielsenTV family is a major responsibility and one that will keep me silting for many hours as I decide what's good and what's bad. • Fox Has Prep Sports: A new television partnership has begun for the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) and Fox Sports in Detroit. The first prep event covered by the television station will be the March 28 State boys basketball finals. The goal of the partnership will be lo air high school championship events, plus promotional messages. Sounds like something to watch for my NielsenTV family job. • Daniels Ready to Hoop: Lakewood's Joni Daniels is preparing to start her college basketball career with the Central Michigan University basketball team. Daniels is not sure how much she will play, but her inside presence could pay big dividends for the Chips. Pre-season workouts have been strenuous, according to Daniels, but nothing she can't handle. • Predictions for the Week: Two quick predictions. First. Michigan versus Penn State for a Big 10 title and possible National Championship. Go with Joe and his Nittany Lions 24-21. Second, it's Western Michigan University- Central Michigan University weekend. Go with Coach Gary Darnell and his bucking Broncos, in the Corral. 31-17. Talk to you soon. Maple Valley girts show consistency on the run One area cross country team finished in the top ten of their class, while four Barry County runners earned All-State honors at the Stale finals Saturday at lhe Michigan Speedway in Brooklyn. Maple Valley High School's girls team were ninth in Class C for lhe third year in a row. This year, lhe Lady Lions managed a team total of 265 al the Stale race. Senior Dawn VandcrVlucht led the Lions with a 14th place finish. VandcrVlucht. who ran the course in 20:37. was one of four area runners to receive All-State recognition. "I didn't think that I would do as well as I have... to be a No. I runner and lo go out with a bang." VandcrVlucht said. "The team did a good job this year. We're like all best friends... yesterday wc all went shopping together like one big family." The other three runners who earned All­ State ran in the girls Class B race: Middleville's senior Jessi Davis. Delton's freshman Jessica Kellogg and Middleville's sophomore Danielle Quiscnbeny. Davis finished 10th in 20:21, Kellogg crossed the finish line 14th in 20:26 and Quiscnberry covered the course 21st in 20: 31. The top 30 in each race arc named to the All-Stale teams. Hastings Charissa Shaw also ran in lhe Class B girls event and placed 137th in 22:08. In the Class B boys Middleville's Ryan Hcssclink was 49th in 17:24. Delton's Zach Taylor placed 54th in 17:26 and Delton's Kody Louden took 142nd in 18:03. The Panthers team had three runners at the Stale final. Maple Valley’s Cassady Murphy (46th in 21: 49). Nicole Wilson (47th in 21:49), Heidi Eberly (60th in 22:16), Andrea Mace (98th in 23:15). Cristina Desrochers (106th in 23:43) and Rebecca Wilson (118th in 24:08) teamed with VandcrVlucht on the wet and muddy Michigan Speedway course. M.V. Coach Gary Hamilton said Saturday's performance did not come as a surprise. Delton’s Jessica Kellogg not only qualified as a freshmen, but pieced In the Class Brace. Lakewood seeks to join Ingham County League Lakewood High School is pursuing lhe possibility of changing lo another athletic conference. Larry Hilton, athletic director, told lhe Board of Education Thursday night that he has sent a letter to the president of the Ing­ ham County League expressing interest in becoming its eighth member. Hilton said Lansing Catholic also has ex­ pressed a desire to join the Ingham County League. Only one new member will be cho­ sen. Lakewood has been a member of lhe sixteam Capital Circuit, which also includes Okemos. Lansing Catholic Central. Char­ lotte. Mason and Eaton Rapids, for lhe last 12 years. The league president. Jack Wallace of Fowlerville, has asked that Lakewood make a formal presentation to the athletic directors of the league on Monday. Nov. 20. The ADs then will process the applications, visit Lakewood’s facilities and make their decision Feb. 19. 1998. The Ingham County League currently has seven members, all of them Class B schools from small communities. The schools, their distance from Lakewood and number of high school students arc as follows: DeWitt. 35 miles. 624 students; Fowlerville. 59 miles. 674 students; Haslett. 39 miles, 765 students; Perry. 59 miles. 580 students; Portland. 20 miles. 530 students; Stock­ bridge. 65 miles. 551 students; and Williamston. 57 miles. 521 students. Lakewood, with 826 students in the high school, would he the largest school in the conference if il is accepted. The league, at the formal presentation Nov. 20. will ask for information about cur­ rent enrollment, enrollment projections, par­ ticipation in athletics (percentage of stu­ dents). sports offered at LHS and (he middle school (they have a middle school league), co-curricular activities, facilities, sportsman­ ship policy, travel distance between schools and reasons Lakewood wants to join the league Zach Taylor scored some points for the Panthers with a ran through the wet sluff in Brooklyn. Nominations Sought... Fall tennit. basketball, football, soccer and golf coaches an asked lo report their candidates for the 1997 All­ Barry County sports teams to the J-Ad Graphics sports department. Nominations can be called in (945­ 9554, ext. 227). faxed in (9«5-JI92) or sent in (P.O. Box 188. 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings Ml 49058. attention Jim Jensen). Delton's cheerleaders compete for tops in KVA Delton is second place in the Kalamazoo Valley Association's sideline cheerleading competition based on its performance last weekend in Delton. Round 2 of the league event consisted of a IcadcrJup cheer, which was performed and evaluated on Sept. 23 by a team of judges. A cnative cheer was also created and performed by the KVA teams. The creative cheer is an opnortunily for a team lo perform a variety of tumbling moves, incorporate signs, pom pons and other forms of equipment. Delton is now second behind front-runner Mattawan in the KVA standings. Pennfield is now third in the competition. Hastings' Charissa Shaw made a return visit to the Michigan Speedway for Saturday’s State finals. "I thought that we would come back to Stale... that was our goal." Hamilton said. "The kids ran well. We had a good combination." 78ers' season successful... Delton's sideline cheer team includes Coach Teresa Delaphiano. Anna Tack, Gina Noto. Beth Sackett. Carrie Cunningham, Amy Bigelow, April Weller. Michele Thompson and Amber Barker. Kody Louden runs stride for stride with a harrier from Gull Lake as they approach the finish line. Hastings' 78ers football team went 7-1 on the season and won its last two games 20-19 over Rockford and 44-34 over Wyoming Park. Members of this year's team are (front row. from left) Brad Currier. Mark Peake. Mike Mitz. Darrel Barnum. Joe Shaeffer. Tom Gieseler. Joshua Goodale, Brandon Burke. Andy Roobol, Cory Hawpetoss: (second row) Michael Kieffer. Zac Fulmer, Matt Sciba, John Bowling, Joey. Keller. Daniel Slaughter. David Wilson. David Ockerman. Erin Woodty, Ted Greenfield. Cory Pettengill. Jesse Sweeney, Jake Friddle; (third row) assistant coach Don Converse, head coach Thom Warner, Donnie Converse, Mike Case, Kyle Bellgraph. Barrett Sherwood. Nicholas Strickland. Chad Davis, Jeremy Pond, Aaron Winegar and assistant coach Gene Greenfield. (Photo provided) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 6. 1997 — Page 11 J-Ad’s crystal batt sees area grid teams moving on SCORING Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 90 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 86 Miso Glavan (T-K) 74 Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 72 Andrew Courtright (Hastings) 72 Spencer Romph (T-K) 62 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 58 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 44 Garren Weatherhead (T-K) 38 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 34 Scon Richardson (Lakewood) 30 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 30 Luke Warner (Hastings) 26 Paul Finney (Delton) 20 Josh Richie (Hastings) 18 Man Moore (Hastings) 18 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 18 Tim Stevens (T-K) 14 Tony Bowne (Hastings) 14 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 13 Beau Barnum (Hastings) 13 Steve Dahn (Hastings) 12 Nate LaVoie (T-K) 12 Ryan Bridges (Detton) 12 Shane Slaughter (Hastings) 8 Jason Prestar (T-K) 8 Pat Lowe (Maple Valley) 6 Corey Schut (T-K) 6 Travis Lehman (Lakewood) 6 T.J. Koch (Lakewood) 6 Jason Dow (Lakewood) 6 Jim Storms (Hastings) 6 Scon Stickles (Maple Valley) 6 Tony Stank (Lakewood) 6 Jason Stampfler (Dellon) 6 Darron WiHiams (Delton) 6 Adam Thompson (Maple Valley) 6 Bill Blair (Hastings) 6 Tim Johnson (T-K) 6 Lance Flory (Maple Valley) 6 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valey) 4 Scon Van Engen (Maple Valley) 4 Corey Mmgennk (Delton) 2 Chris O’Bryant (Lakewood) 2 Trevor Wawnmia (Maple Valley) 2 Andy Keller (Hastings) 2 Brian Ploeg (T-K) 2 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 2 Man Rose (Maple Valley) 2 ' Trevor Smith (Detton) 1 Are you hungry for Mime playoff football? Barry County will be well-represented as Maple Valley and Middleville square oil in playoff grudge matches Friday and Saturday. Both teams went 9-0 in 1997 and finished lhe year State-ranked. The only thing left to accomplish for the Lions and Trojans are a pair of Stale championships. Another area school. Marshall, won the BB crown last fall and are out to defend its title with four more victories. Many feel that Marshall should he moved up to Class A/\ based on its talent alone Anyways without furtlier boring you. here are the J-Ad playoff predictions For the regular season our crystal ball was 26-IX We will try to do a little better in the post­ season. since championships are on the line BERRIEN SPRINGS (S-l) at MAPLE VALLEY (9-0) . Friday, 7:30 p.m. The Shamrocks, like lhe Lions, arc primarily a running team. They are led by Kerry Wright (1073 rushing yards and II touchdowns. Jesse Toney (6X0 rushing yards and X touchdowns) and left-handed quarterback Brandon Stacey (545 rushing yardsand 12 touchdowns). On defense linebackers Toney (144. tackles) and John Larson (X0 tackles) spearhead the show. A big win during the Shamrocks season came against nearby Kclloggsville. Their season closer was a 72-0 waxing of Kalama/oo Hackett, surely bringing a smile to face of Coach Duane McLaughlin. Berrien, out of the Lakeland Conference, was fourth in playoff points in Class CC. Region HI and finished lhe year ranked No. 10 in the Associated Press Class CC poll. Maple Valley was No. 2 in lhe A.P. poll and No. I in Division Ill playoff points. pound fullback Mike Hollard can break tackles and block for big gamers. Receiver Dan Pikkaart in a big-play athlete who gives Swinsick a very tall target at 6-5. Tightend Mike Brundage (6-2. 225) is another reliable target. Gull Lake uses 22 starters, so fatigue should not be a problem. Swinsick will run some option, so T-K defenders must be ready. The Blue Devils arc tied for I Oth in lhe final A.P. poll and climbed in front of T-K for the second spot in Class BB. Division II playoff points with a 2X-7 win over Parchment last Saturday. Gull Lake swept through the KVA season beating a solid Comstock club 42-14 two weeks ago. T-K’s perfect season ended with a 40-22 triumph over Wayland. The Trojans also heal Hamilton and By run Center during the year. The Trojans were No. 6 in the final A.P. playoff poll. Miso Glavan and Spencer Romph give TK coach Tim Penfield two reliable backs. Glavan gained 959 yards on the ground and Romph netted 903 yards. The Trojans’ dy namic duo accounted for 19 touchdowns and 136 total points. Quarterback Dan Finkbeiner completed 61of-l 10 passes for 893 yards. His lop targets were Nathan Pranger (25 catches for 353 yards). Lucas Weatherhead (7 for 190), Brian Ploeg (13 for 175) and Garrett Wealhcrhcad (12 for I6X). Jared Otto (73 tackles). Erik Vcmon (64) and Corey Schut (59) are hard-hitters on the Trojans* defense. Mortimer is back in town and he likes the Trojans to sneak through to the second round. Prediction: T-K 20. Gull Lake 18. • Delton Coach Roh Heethuis contributed to this playoff report. Maple Valley's Chris Gonser (25) and Chris Ewing (80) hope to contain a very potent Berrien Springs offense come Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) FOWLERVILLE (9-0) at MARSHALL (9-0) Friday, 7:30 p.m. Fowlerville has had some good teams in the past, but none have gone undefeated. The Gladiators achieved that feat last week with a 30-0 shutout over Corunna. Coach Jack Wallace is now faced with what many see as an impossible task: beating lhe best (cam. of any class, in the entire Slate. Wallace docs have the horses lo make it possible. Quarterback Curt Copeland threw for three touchdowns against Corunna* and can also - »» J. Thompson (Maple Valley) 131-709 Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 83-684 Kyle Matteson (Detton) 96-642 Josh Richie (Hastings) 140-622 Jason Stampfler (Detton) 70-436 S. Richardson (Lakewood) 85-389 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 72-360 Mike Pursell (Hastings) 65-354 Garren Weatherhead (T-K) 31-284 Paul Finney (Delton) 56-273 PASSING Mora RECEIVING TACKLES Andy Patrick (Maple Valley) 138 Ryan Bridges (Delton) 111 Bobby Cole (Hastings) 102 Kyle Matteson (Delton) 96 Rich Smith (Maple Vauey) 85 Jon Haneckow (Delton) 76 Jared Otto (T-K) 73 Lucas Flory (Maple Valley) 70 Andy Keller (Hastings) 69 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 67 Trent Harvey (Maple Valley) 66 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 65 Erik Vernon (T-K) 64 Bill Blair (Hastings) 61 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 60 Corey Schut (T-K) 59 Garrett Weatherhead (T-K) 58 Nick Hannar (Detton) 58 Jim Hermenitt (Dellon) 56 Lance Flory (Maple Valley) 55 Brian Ploeg (T-K) 53 Chris Gonser (Maple Valley) 53 T. Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 47 Jeremy Vandefifer (T-K) 42 Bryan Faurot (Maple Valley) 39 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 34 Eric Cartson (Hastings) 32 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 32 INTERCEPTIONS Kyle Matteson (Delton) 5 Jason Kimbrough (Delton) 4 Travis VanAlstine (T-K) 4 Jason Thompson (Maple Valley) 3 Trevor Wawiemia (Maple Valley) 2 Paul Finney (T-K) 2 Garrett Weathemead (T-K) 2 Luke Warner (Hastings) 2 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 2 The problem for Marshall Coach Rich Hulkow is making sure his team does not look ahead and making sure that his starters arc ready lo play for as many minutes that Friday night's game requires. Bss' k?l. three quarters and lhe ’Skins should have the game in hand. Prediction: Marshall 40. Fowlerville 7. run around for extra yards. Ray Tylc is the best Gladiator runner, gaining 228 yards on 23 carries in the season-finale. Fowlerville's defense is stingy and lough. Rob Currcy had 14 tackles versus Corunna, while Steve Steele. Jeremy Soli and Brian Corl each were in on 10 bonccrushcrs. Fowlerville won their sixth Ingham Dan Finkbeiner (T-K) 61-110-9-893 K. Matteson (Delton) 52-105-6-650 Courtright (Hastings) 63-113-11-757 T. Wawiemia (M. Valley) 15-38-2-290 Man Moore (Hastings) 9-25-3-185 Luke Warner (Hastings) 23-378 Nathan Pranger (T-K) 25-353 Matt Moore (Hastings) 17-247 Corey Mingerink (Delton) 15-209 Lucas Weatherhead (T-K) 7-190 Brian Ploeg (T-K) 13-175 Garren Weatherhead (T-K) 12-168 Jason Kimbrough (Detton) 7-159 Paul Finney (Delton) 8-151 Darron Williams (Delton) 8-142 Travis VanAlstine (Maple Valley) 3-88 Shane Slaughter (Hastings) 5-80 County title since 1986 this season and were No. 8» in the last Class BB A.P. poll. Marshall on lhe other hand is No. I and tabbed as the best team in lhe Slate by the Detroit Free Preu. The Redskins scored a 42-7 triumph over Haslett in its final game and arc now geared toward making another run at a State title. Quarterback Ryan Van Dyke, headed to Michigan Stale, had 268 yards and four scores in lhe ninth win. Runningback Jeremy Brown scored his 20th touchdown, which set a school record. on football playoffa... Other games in lhe Slate football playoffs include Class A Lowell (8-1) al Kalamazoo Loy Norrix (8-1) on Friday at 7:30 p.m.. Class BB Grand Rapids Catholic Central (X-l) al St. Joseph (8-1) on Friday at 7:30 p.m.. Class B Byron Center (7-2) at Belding (9-0; in Friday. Class B Hamilton (8-1) at Portland (8-1) on Friday. Class CC Jonesville (8-1) al Quincy (8-1) on Friday, Class C Galesburg-Augusta (6-3) at Decatur (9-0) on Friday and Class D Battle Creek St. Philip (6-3) at Portland St. Patrick (7-2) on Saturday. T-K’s passing attack includes receiver Nathan Pranger (80) who has the capabilities of going up with the best of them. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lions, coached by Guenther Mitlclstaedt. beat Three Oaks. St. Philip. Comstock Park and Pennficld cn route to their perfect season. Runningback Jason Thompson led the Lions in scoring (90 points) and rushing yards (709). Andy Patrick scored 58 points, ran for 684 yards and topped the team with 138 tackles. Others to watch are Chris Gonser (44 points. e?60 rushing yards). Travis VanAlstine (3 catches for XX yards. 5 interceptions). quarterback Trevor Wawiemia Cl5-of-38 for 290 yards) and Lance Flory (4 interceptions and 55 tackles I. Maple Valley s opportunistic defense intercepted 14 passes on the season and recovered 17 fumbles The only year that lhe Lions hosted a playoff game was 1990. M.V. won the regional Imai matchup against Saginaw Nouvel Catholic 14-0. Scotty A. played on lhe 1990 M.V. squad and does not see his Lions losing al home. Prediction: Maple Valley 34. Berrien Springs 21. • Herald Palladium Sporty Writer Jim W< Curds < tmtnhuted to this report. THORNAPPLE-KELLOGG (9-0) al GULL LAKE (9-0) Saturday I p.m. T-K can expect a diverse attack from a Gull Lake team that possesses both size and speed The Blue Devils, coached by Denny Keck, are "tremendously skilled" with three-year varsity quarterback Justin Swinsick heading lhei. cast Tailback Nick Peston was No I in the Wolverine Conference in rushing and 235- Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Off These Area Locations Delton Hastings Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley's Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Felpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb's R & J's Goodenough Goodies Superette Tom's Market Day By Day Thornapple Lake Trading Pbst Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Other Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Lake Odessa Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-0 Shell Felpausch Carl's Market Hamlins Quick Stop • • • • • • • Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery • • • • • • Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Hash Greg's Get It and Go Pastoor's Nesbitt's Village Grocery • • • • Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Middleville Gun Lake Nashville Little's Country Store Carl's Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Freeport • L C J's • Our Village General Store I �P*Qe 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 6. 1997 Lady Vikes land hoop win over Falcons with defense Lakcuixxl Coach Mike Macias/ credits playing a lot of close games as being a factor tor his Lady Vikings (12-6) in Tuesday's non-league basketball till. The opponent: a very solid East Kcntwixxl program. The result: a two-point win. 50-48. that came with some very solid defensive work. “That's from a lot of experience with close games." Maciasz said of his team's ability to notch the win. "Defense was a key. They (East Kentwood) only scored five points in the third quarter. This kind of game can make a coach nervous, but we did a great job playing defense.'' The play of the game came with 51 seconds left. Up by one point. 47-46, Lake wood's Jami Schrock tipped an East pass into lhe arms of teammate Shannon Spencer. Spencer not only held onto lhe ball, but made a layup to put her squad in front by three. 49-46. A free throw by Jennifer Nielsen and a Kristi Green interception of a final East in­ bound pass secured lhe viclory for lhe Lady Vikes. Schrock led Lakewood with 17 points. 14 in lhe second half, and Spencer added 15 markers, including three. 3-poinlcrs Spencer, a sophomore, was praised by her coach for her overall play against the 15-6 Falcons. BOWLING SCOURS Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 24-12; Mace's Pc. 21-15; Eye A Ent. Spec 21-15; Valley Really 20-16; Nashville 5+ IS 1/2-17 1/2; Hallifaa Services 17 1/2- 18 1/2; Seeben Auln 17-19: Lifestyles 17-19; Misfits 17-19; Fanner's Feed 16-20; finishing Touch 14-22; Nashville Chiro 13-23. High Games aad Series - T. Christopher 214-527; L Elliston 204-524; L. Bahs 119-525; K. Becker 181-518: C. Parsons 166-471; R. Murphy 179-454; B Wilson 156-441; C. Pruden 162458; E Dunham 179-478; B. Vrogindewey 174-456; M. Dull 168-432; L. Weyerman 158-426; B. Miner 155-436; D. Keller 157-402. C Shellenbarger 138-369; D. Botimer 149-387; J. Doster 154-408: J. Leo 135-384; G. Olis 172-468; F. Schneider 157­ 430: S. Drake 160; M. Brimmer 168: L. Yoder 176: T. Laymance 151: R. Kuempel 133. Tuesday Trim Yes Um 23-13; Armour Auction 22J-I33I; BAL Dolls 22-14: 3 Ponies Tack 20-16; Sieben Auto Body 185-173; Just For Fun 16­ 20: Late Bloomers 16-20; Trouble 15-21: Looney Toons 15-21; Tesas Pride 12-24. High Games and Serio - D MacDonald 163: S. Armour 170: B. Villa 154; S. Salazar 193: B. Hayes 171; B. Thurston 201: L. Roller 166;L.Trumble 159;J.Conger I9I;T. Redman 190; V. Green 126. W Purcbis 154: A Alexander 159; S Vandenburg 200; M. Eaton 167: D Kelley 172: J. Hurless 178; L. Tilley 120: A. Graham 166. B. Vugieveen 150: N. Hook 121. KCCrtMMfl VJ Carlton Center Excavating 25 1/2; Barry Automotive 23 1/2: Fairchild Oil 19; Cross's 16: Hastings Bowl 12; Freeport Elevator 12. Gand Gama and Series -G. Yoder 515: B. King 208-568; B. Redman 511: E. Jackson 508; R. Fay218; B. Backoff 206-536; S. Anger 220­ 204-588; D. Lambert 541. Hastings' Virginia Jennings (30) drains a two from outside in last Thursday's game with East Grand Rapids. Shannon Spencer (20) provided Lakewood with a real spark in Tuesday's triumph over East Kentwood. "She came through for us big and it was the right time lo do il." Maciasz explained "Her strengths arc on steals and lay-ups." Crystal Weaver led East with 14 markers, but her points came in spurts and not without a lot of defensive pressure. "We front her." Maciasz explained. "We found that when you front her. she's not as effective." Breanne Hall (12 points) and Lindsay Horvath (10 points) also scored in double digits for East. The Lady j/ikes led by two points. 13-10. after one quaner and by eight. 28-20. al half. East took control of the game in third quarter and held a 32-22 advantage al lhe five minute mark. At that point. Lakewood's Spencer nailed two. 3-pointers in the opening lb minutes. Schrock had one trey and Nielsen added fourth Lakewood triple. HOOP cMttmMd on pxv> 13 offense woke up. Schrock first hit a left-side jumper (32­ 24). Green followed with a basket on a back­ door play (32-26). Schrock nailed a bank shot (32-28). Spencer connected for her third trey (32*31) and Gwen tied H (33-33) with another nifty jump shot. Schrock then put the Lady Vikes ahead with 42 seconds remaining in the quarter with a layup (35-33) that Easi left undefcaled. LEGAL NOTICES: Sandsy Missd Femme 4 25; Thee Froggen 24 . Rednecks 24: Thunder Alley 23; HKD. 23; Diehvds 21; Lucky Strikes 21; BSan 20. 2x4 19. Short N Sweet 16; Rock Bottom 15: X-Hlen 15:9 out of 10 13; S A K 12: Tag Aloogs 10; Friends 9. Womens High Games aad Series - S. Snider 177-508; s. Sanborn 199-505; M Eaton 176-477; M. Simpaoo 173-470; C. Panons HI466; V. Miller 155-455: A. Hubbell 156-439. D. Krallman 177; D A Snyder 170: W. Porehis 167; D. Dutcher 148. Moo High Gamn and Series - B. Rentz 223A3I; J. Barnum 279415; K. Himmnnrrer 203-579; C. Sanborn 233-579; B. Head) 197­ 553; K. Bushee 292-550; B Falconer 176-507: J. Kirchen 292-453; M. McLeod 166-438; M. Goss 212; B. Hubbell 209. C Martin 209; J. Bartinius 207; J. Smith 189; R. Bowman 181; R. Craven 173; D. Sanber 171: D. Wardell 165: W. Simpson 164: T James 161. C. DJ Electric 21-11; Bennett Industries 19-13: Hamilton Excavating 17-15; Carbon Center Excavating 14-18: Keru Oil Co. 13-19; Hecker Insurance 12-20. mghCinn ia<Serio-D J^er 173-412; D. Snyder 190-306: E. Ulrich 181-462; B. Hathaway 181-494; N. Goggins 176-466: T. Redman 153; S. Merrill 172; J. Blism 161­ 452; M. Dull 157-396: L. Ellison 190; M. Andrus 169: K. Fowler 196-490; P. Brian 151­ 392: C. Hurless 159-434: S. Drake 165-448; L. Dawe 181-486; J. Doster 177; H. Cbenen picked up 6-7-10 split. Nash 15-21: Schlachter 15-21; Lethcoe 13 1/2­ 22 1/2: Friend 13-23: Snyder 9-27. High Camo and Serio - G Forbey IBS454 W Woodmansee 478: J. Mercer 184-517; R Schlachter 227-548; B. Johnson 172458; W. Brodock 177478: S. Itenningion 228-552; B. Terry 192-504; V. Brown 185419: G. Waggoner 170; C. Trumbull 174453; B. Kingsley 174-503; R. Murphv 167451; B. Vrogindewey 164460; F. Gorbach 174482; R. Wieland 213-537: S. Glasgow 200-522. Thunday Aagris Nashville Chiropractic 29-11: Seeber Auto Body 26-14; Tick Tock Restaurwa 25-15; Miller Esc. 24.5-15.5; Pet World 23-17; Cedar Creek Grocery 21-19; NAPA Giris 19-21; Gavia Ford 17-23; Riverside Cemetery 17-23; Dowl It 15-25: Stephane's 12-28; Hastings Bowl 11.5-28.5 Hi* Gamo A Serio - L Aspey 198; L Mdler 168: J. Lewis 201; J. Co^er 214-306; L Pater 191; J. Madden 191; D. Stamm 184: L Watsoa 162; S Snider IM; W. Barker IN; M. Eaton 182: B. Coddshee 190; C Burpee 173: J. Varney 202; D. Baitimai 205-201-596; T. Shaefer 161; L. Perry 173. Tuesday Mlxad Advanced Coonercial Priadm 29-11; CoouaKn Concrete 23 1/2-16 1/2; Flexlhb 23-17; WoodmaaaeeSawteUl 22-11; Moatedar Graphics 11-22; Hadids Boariera 15-23; Ha Seekers 13-23; Friends 14 1/3-25 VL B. Sqans 181; G Hate 221; S. Hyda 192; C OKaefe 172; G. Buchaaaa 194-313; D. Service 189; J. Bryaa 167. Rtmadian Carta Ceaaer Excavate* ad Bury Aaoaurie 26-1/2. FaircMM Od 23; Goo's 16; Fieepon Elevator aed Harams Bowl 14. Geam end Sartes - hf Cram Sr. 201; G. Yoder 211-301; B. Ku* 214-589; 8. Anger 303; M. Deris 201-310; D. Lateen 212-561; B. Christie 302; M. Browee 311;*. Wiriaed 203-581. Gnat Bata Tnaadny. Her- * Ode Towm Tavern 82 0 vs Janaa Coantractsoa 7; Hexfab L vs OU Tow* Taen 81 W; Laar A Disorder 0 vs Hatu* Mamai 7; Baeag bdaatrio2l n Jaat For Fa 31. YMCA Utah* YeUfe ClQlfl M Wearo's Veteeyke* Ueg* A Laeg* TWG TO COLLECT A DOT ANY MFOMBA- wndHiom of a mortgage mode by Croig I. Timmormon and Diane L. Timmerman, htnband and wife to Oto Kent Mortgage Company A Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, doted January 10. 1W4 and recorded on January 77. 1W4 in Liber STS. on Page 922. tarry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there H claimed to bo due ot tho date hereof tho turn of Sixty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy-Five And 00/100 dollar* (Ob2.O73.IO). including intoroct at *125% per Under tho power of solo contained in said mor­ tgage and tho statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice i* hereby given that said mortgage wiM bo foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at tho Forty County Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan ot 1:00 o'clock F.M., on Thursday. December 4. 1W7. Said promises are situated in TOWNSHIP of ORANGEVALE, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: lot 23 and the Southwesterly 1 /2 of Lot 22 o< Lyndon Johncock Hat. according to the recorded plat thereof. as recorded in liber 3 of Flat* on Pogo 31. also lot 10* of Lyndon Johncock * plat no. 1. ac­ cording to the recorded plat thereof, a* recorded in Libor 3 of Plat* on page 93. Subject to oasemonn and restriction* of record Tho redemption period shell bo 6 month* from tho date of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with IMG *00.324)a in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 day* from tho dote of such sale. Dated: October 1*. 1997 OLD KENT MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CAIL (240) M2-4202 Trott* Trott. P.C. Attorneys for: Old Kent Mortgage Company. »l SO Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Fa/m*. Michigan 40025 File 4 97097052 (11-13) TM TO COI'jUT A MBT. AMT BME—I non wc oar am ball m umd fob that MORTGAGE SALE — Default hot been made in the condition* of a mortgage mode by Richard W. Knau** and Dianna J. Knau**, husband and wile to United Companies lending Corporation Mor tgogee. dated July 11. 1*95 and recorded on July 24. 1995 in Liber 635. on Pogo 65*. Barry County Records. Michigan, and wo* assigned by mesne astignmonf* to UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORTION a* assignee. by an assignment doted March 7. ’997 which wo* recorded on September X. 1997 in Libor 1002205. on Pogo. Barry County Record*, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Two Thousona Two Hundred Sixty-Four and 16/100 dollar* (S62.264.I6). including interest al 11.625% per annum. Adjustable Rate Mortgage Interest rate may change on 2 1 and 8 I of each yew. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a salo of the mortgaged promises, or some port of them, at public vendue at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan ot 1 00 o'clock p.m.. on December. 4. •997. Said premise* ore situated in VILLAGE OF MID­ DLEVILLE Barry County. Michigan and are described a* Lot X of the Middleville Down* Addition <2 Village of Middleville according to the recorded plat thereof, o* recorded in Liber 5 of Plot*. Page 13. The redemption period shall be 6 month(») from the dote of »uch sole unles* determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X day* from the date of such sale. Dated October 16 1997 UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION FOR INFORMATION PlfASE CALL (244) 642-4202 Trott • Trott. P.C. Attorney* for UNITED COMPANIES LENDING CORPORATION XIX Telegraph Suite IX Bingham Form* Michigan 48025 File 497097429 (II 13) Before you put away all those "summer things” and "extra stuff” the kids outgrew...sell it and get EXTRA CASH! Hold a “last of the season” Garage Sale. Advertise it in the Reminder AND The Banner for "double” the impact! Call Us at 945-9554. NOTICE OF MOffTGAM FOHICUNUM BALE Default having been mode in lhe condition* of a certain mortgage executed by Theodore Mygr* and Denise Myen, husband and wife, Mortgagor* to Kaihryn Bosworth-Houck. Mortgagee doled Moy 12, 1993. and recorded May 13, 1$93, in Lfaw 571, Page* 837 and 838 Barry County Record* an which mortgage there is claimed to be due on October 31, 1997, (or principal. interml, and late charge*, rite sum of Thirty one thousand six dolors and 98 cents ($31,006.96) and acid Mortgagee having elected to declare all sums secured by said mortgage tmmediatdv due and payable because of the aewrol default of Rte Mortgagors and no proceeding* al low hewing been instituted to recover lhe debt now remaining secured by said mortgage, or any port thereof, where­ by lhe power of sole conto med in said mortgage ha* become aperafrve; NOW. THEREFORE, NOTICE B HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of lhe power of *ah contained in said mortaaae and lhe in such cote made and pro­ vided. the said mortgage wil be foredated by o sale of lhe premise* therein described, or to much thereof as may be necessary of public auction to lhe highest bidder al the east door of the Barry County Courthouse at 220 W Court St., Hotting, Mi 49058 that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in ana for said County on December 11, 1997, al 11:00 a.m local time in lhe forenoon of said day, Fte premises will be sold to pay lhe amount then due on said mortgage together with Eight (8%) per annum intern), lego! costs, attorney fees and aha any to*, insurance premiums dnd any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned mortgagee which il deemed necessary to pay to protect to mtorest in Bte premises. The premise* which ore described in *oid mortgage as fallows, to-wit Property located in Viloge of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan described at: Lot 10 and the W 60.75 ft. of Lot 11 of Hordendoris Addition to the Village of Nothvile more fuBy described as beginning al lhe E comer of said Lot 11, thence 5. 65 25 degrees W along the Railroad Right of Way 223 ft., thence N 00 degree* 26 minutes E parallel to the W line of said lol 11 89 12 ft . thence E along the S line of Washin^pon Street 202 ft to the place of beginning, al being a port of the SW 1 /4 of the NE 1 /4 of Sec. 36, T3N, R7W Together with a 1973 Arlington Mobile home, serial number 15796, which is permanently affixed to rhe real estate and assessed os a dwelling upon said red estate Subject to easements, restriction and rights of way of record Said premises are commonly known as 826 Washington, Nashville, Michigan 49073. The redemption period will be six (6) month* from the time of such sale DATED AT CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN October 31, 1997 Mortgagee Kathryn Bosworth Houck WILLARD L MIKESELL Attorney far Mortgagee PO Box 308 111 N Bostwick Charlotte Ml 48813 (517)543 0500 (11/27) Parkers AFC Home 28-12: Just us 26-14; Lucky Shots 22 1/2-17 1/2; Early Birds 22 1/2­ 17 1/2; Vwneys 22-18; Hastings Bowl 20-20. LeHarves 19-21: Bosleys 18-18; Question Marks 15-25; Bye 040. Good Gono mid Serio - R. Isaacs 222­ 518; O. Gillons 162469; C Stuan 170468; I. Ruthniff 164-448: D. OHrated 156446; B. Bodo 182433; T. Parker 164-428; D. Gilbert 147-3611 S. Teunesten 137-351; F. Rohruff 180: B. Sexton 164; J. McKeoufh 158: P. Caldwell 151. ■ e*^*ny kt-------- igl- . A aOWOC oallKQ No Geratol Req'd 23.5. Brushworks 23; Heads Ou 22; Tn Pins 21; Laie Comen 20. Bad Habits II 20: Ramblers 20:9 and a Wiggle 19; Gel Lucky 19. Rocky 4 II; Gillons 18:1 Know That 17; Nash Bash 17; Weekend Warrion 16; 4 Rs 15: Sean Service 14: Special Ks 133. Gaed Games aad Series Men-R Faye 220 564: J. May 211-572: D. Tinkler 181490: J. 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Spencer extended the lead lo five points (45*40) al lhe 3:45 mark of lhe fourth when she stole lhe ball and drove for a layup. Green continued lo shine on defense near the end of the game when she dove for a ball that appeared to be going out-of-bounds. E.G.R. S3 Hastings 46 With scorer Rachel Young reluming to the lineup, offense was not the problem for the Saxons in their matchup with the O-K While's No. I team. Instead, defense proved to be lhe difference with Lisa Bruwer providing giving out most of the damage. Bruwer scored 26 points, including 13 in lhe third quarter, to lift her team to the seven-point road win. "Defense is what killed us." Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said. "East is a great team, but we played them lough. We didn't double down (like we should). We must have given up 30 points (inside)." Young scored 22 points with, including II in lhe opening eight minutes. It was the senior's first game back since a Sept. 23 wrist injury suffered in a league contest with Northview. On Youngs* first defensive play she collected a rebound. On her first offensive play, she grabbed a rebound and made a basket. Four more limes in lhe quarter. Young scored lo give her team leads of five. six. six and four points respectively. Beth Owen, with three seconds left, closed out lhe quarter with a basket to put Hastings in front 20*16. A Jill Williams block and a nifty Young scoop were highlights in the second quarter, bet East kept close and trailed by just one point. 31-30. at lhe intermission. Virginia Jennings scored the first basket in the third quarter (33-30) and Katie Willison increased the Saxons' margin lo five points. 35-30. with another outside jay. The Pioneers then rattled off 11 straight to take a 41-35 advantage. East still was in front at the end of the quarter (44-41) although Williams ended lhe frame with a jumper that hit nothing, but net. East made 4-of-7 free throw attempts in lhe fourth quarter and finished lhe game 9-of12. Hastings, in comparison, made 4-of-11. What a difference a season made for Saxon gridders "It started in . the off-season" Hastings Coach, JqffKnMcr The Charlotte battle proved bow fir the program has come. Hastings collected 287 total yards of offense and held its opponents lo only 138. The Orioles came into lhe game 6-2 with their two losses coming to pigskin powers Okemos and Jackson Lumen Rachel Young (42) returned lo the Saxons lineup and responded with a big scoring night. "We look some great shots, (but) missed some free throws." Kowalczyk explained. "East just overpowered us underneath. She’s (Bruwer) lough inside." Willison and Summer Gillons both scored 9 points to also lead lhe Saxons' offense. Freshmen East beat Hastings* freshmen 29-25. but Kristen Wildcm came up big with 11 points. Seven of Wi Idem's team-leading total came in the fourth quarter. Junior Varsity It was a tough game for the Saxon squad that lost by 38 points. East made 17 free throws lo Hastings* 4. Susan Hubbard scored 18 points and Katie Noteboom added 8 markers. Lakewood coach Mika Maciasz goes over strategy with his Lady Vikes during a * second half time-out. season. Last year, the Saxons gained under 200 yards through the air. Receivers Malt Moore and Tony Bownc each caught 4 passes against the Orioles for 73 total yards. Courtright threw for 3 touchdowns, one each lo Bowne, Moore and Pursell. Pursell also ran in a 2-point conversion. The Saxons defense gave the Orioles the "0". Bobby Cole and Bill Blair were two porfh who contributed lo the cause. "Our defense played outstanding." Hastings Jeff Keller said of lhe effort in lhe Charlotte contest. "They controlled the tempo of the game and held them to only 62 yards rushing." Hastings out-scored the oppositions 156­ 154 in 1997. In penally yards, lhe Saxons were flagged 32 limes for 266 yards, while lhe teams they played were whistled 57 limes for 479 yards. Keller said the team's improvement did not start with the opening game, but rather with the off-season workouts. "It started in the off-season." Keller said. "The off-season is the moa important; you cant recover from a poor off-season. If I had to point to one thing, that would be it." Jwaior Vanity Christi. Josh Richie was lhe top groundsman for lhe blue and gold, gaining 103 yards on 17 carries. Mike Pursell also ran well with 71 The Szxons scored seven touchdowns — including four by Brian Eves — and held off Charlotte 44-34 last Thursday. Eves ran in touchdowns from 17. 17, 36 and 59 yards and also added a 2-poinl yards on 15 attempts Quarterback Andrew Courtright completed I0-of-l7 aerial attempts for 83 yards. Courtright threw for 737 yards on the conversion. Matt Larsen scored his first career touchdown from 5 yards. Josh Woodard carried one in from 61 yards and Scan Tefft M.V. ends year unoeieatea witn renrrnera win There were some big rewards that came out of Maple Valley's 22-0 win over Pennfield Friday night in Nashville. First, lhe non-leagve win secured the Lions first undefeated season since 1991. Second and maybe more important, it was Pennfield — and a Pennfield team that is very tall and talented. That Pennfield team could have been 6-2 and won four of its last five." Mede Valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedl said. "We were just fnrammr to make some big plays in the third quarter.** In fact, all of the Lions' scoring came in the third quarter. Those points came on offense. , on defease... andon special teams. After a 0-0 half. Maple Valley went up 8­ 0 in the third quarter thanks lo a nifty screen pais. Quarterback Trevor Wawiemia hit Andy Patrick for 41 yards on the screen, a play that set up a 6-yard touchdown scamper by Jason Thompson. Thompson also ran in lhe two-pointer lo pul the Lions in charge 8-0. Pennfield then got the ball back, but not for long. On lhe Panthers' firn play. Travis VsnAlninc picked off their pass attempt and ran it back 46 yards for lhe second M.V. tally. Thompson sprung a nice block on lhe touchdown, according lo Coach Mittelstaedl Patrick plowed in from lhe two-yard-line as the Lions went ahead 16-0. Maple Valley's defense forced Pennfield to punt on lhe next possession and its effort was greatly rewarded. Lucas Flory blocked lhe punt and his brother Lance Flory recovered it and ran seven yards for another score. That successful block ended the scoring at 22-0 Maple Valley with 4:22 lo play in lhe third quarter T-K makes grid playoffs Middleville has a Class BB football playoff dale al Gull Lake High School Saturday afternoon, courtesy of a perfect 9-0 season. The Trojans, who hadn't qualified for post­ season gridiron competition since 1991. passed their final test of the regular campaign Friday night with a 40-22 triumph Consistency is a key... Maple Valley's girls placed ninth for a third consecutive year at the Class C State cross country finals Saturday at the Michigan Speedway in Brooklyn. The Lady Lions ran for 265 points to beat out the other 12 schools that were participating. The M.V. team includes (from left) Kristy Sealy. Hayley Todd. Andrea Mace. Becky Wilson. Cassady Murphy. Cristina Desrochers. Heidi Eberty. Nicole Wilson, Dawn VanderVlucht and Coach Gary Hamilton. For more on the State cross country finals, see page 10 of today's Hastings Banner. Read the BANNER Every Week and be an INFORMED resident of Barry County. Call 945-9554 to Subscribe! kick made it 14-8. Middleville never la*cd back afterward. "Il was a great team effort." Penfield said. "I thought wc played well, especially in clutch situations. The offensive line paved the way for Miso and Dan (Finkbeiner) was sharp." The playoff berth will be the fifth for the Trojans, went lo the playoffs in 1979 and 1980 and in 1990 and 1991. They have won only one post-season game thus far. in Freshmen Charlotte won the battle of the freshmen. 34-8. The Saxons scored on a 65-drive that was spurred by runs from Mike Hamp. Shaun Hollars and Adam Schantz. Schantz finished lhe drive was a 1-yard plunge and then added the 2-point conversion. That score tied lhe game at 8-8. The Orioles, though, responded with the game's last 26 points to pull it out. Hope College Kicker Travis Williams, of Hastings, played a big part in Hope's 37-1 triumph over Olivet College txu Saturday. Williams connected on ■ 31-yard field goal aid 4-oJ-S extra point attempt. to finish with 7 points. He now has made 26-01-30 PAT and 4-01-12 field goals for 34 points. The local specialist is one of 17 seniors on lhe Hope team that finds itself lied with Albion aid Adrian (nil three 3-1) in lhe MIAA. This week Hope entertains Akion. while Adrian goes lo Kahenaroo Colley Delton ends football season with uplifting performance In the words ol Coach Rob Heethuis. Delton's season lootball finale against Comstock was a "wild one* with the host Panthers putting up a great effort. That's as well as we have played all year." Heethuis said. "(Still) we had some opportunities and missed some opportunities." Dekon lost lhe game 13-14 in overtime, but a late flag may have been the deciding factor. The Panthers were whistled for a dip laae in the fourth quarter, a call that put lhe ball al the 40-yaid-line and not the 16. Heethuis admits that his team "made many mistakes' in the contest, but alter watching the film he's still wondering where the clip call came from? Ryan Bridges got Dellon on lhe board Tint with a I-yard run in lhe first quarter. The score remained 8-0 Panthers beading into half. In lhe second hall. Comstock lied the game 8-8 on its opening drive. Runningback Aaron White scampered 30 yards to make il adradfork Dekon quarterback Kyle Matteson pul his team ahead in the overtime with a 2-yard dan. Heethuis decided to go for two points, but lhe attempt was unsuccessful. Malt, ton ran 14 limes for 64 yards, completed two passes and had two other aerial attempts picked off. Jason Stampfler led Dekon'. ground assault with 98 yards on On defense. Bridges collected 16 tackles. Matteson made 13 hits and Corey Mingerink was in on 12 hrmerntshrn. Junior Vanity The Panthers' JV squad (2-7) beat Comstock 48-36 befo ad Jeremie Coplin's 332 all-pwpose yards. Coplin scored three limes from 6. 71 and 47 yards and finished wnh 263 raahmg yards on 20 carries. He alto shinned as a receiver, gaining another 67 yards through die air. Other Dekon semen included J.T. Chacra. (I and 5 yards). LaFountain (38 yards and one extra point). Jamie Collies (22 yard fumble recovery), John Sackett (extra poise) and Shannon Kitkestrew (two extra points). The offensive line respoeuied to the challenge by opening up the holes thee gave Dellon 48 points. Nick Steele. Brook Smith. Derek Stiles. Jesse Shanti. Kirkestrew. Mike Lane. Sackett. Jon Garcia were ncxDOWKQgco oy concn mmk rcaouzny for their blocking success. 'Our offensive line did a great job." Naboznysaid. Dekon trailed at half 30-24. but came back and held Comstock lo just sis poiau ia the final two quarters. Nsbozny's crew, that only had one practice for the week. never punted in the contest. LaFountain. Tom Lipscomb, Steele and Collier led the Panthers defense that crated five Colt turnovers. 19 carries. Find Relief Wherever You Hurt over Wayland. Strangely. Middleville's playoff plans were in peril in lhe opening minutes of Friday night's game. Wayland took the opening kickoff and smartly marched 72 yards to lhe end zone, with James Rabideau taking it in from lhe one-yard line. Just seconds later, on the Trojans’ first play from scrimmage. Miso Glavan burst through the middle of lhe Wayland line and oulraccd all defenders for a 69-yard touchdown run and then kicked lhe extra point to cut the difference to one point. 8-7. TK got lhe ball back after the Wildcats went three and out and appeared lo stall with fourth down and six al midfield. But punier Jeremy Vandefifer. after dropping back to punt and taking lhe snap, hit Tim Stevens with a surprise 23-yard pass at Wayland s 25-yard line to give the Trojans a critical first down. Quarterback Dan Finkbeiner sneaked the ball over the goal line from one yard out just several plays later and Glavan's collected lhe seventh Saxon touchdown with a 39-yard sprint. Tefft also led Hastings' defense in tackles with 14. Tefft led the team in tackles on lhe year with 77. John Eggers and Phil McKeough each had 66 on the season, while Ryan Eltzroth wound up with 16 tackles for losses. The JV team finished 7-2 and lied for the league title. Averaging 32 points per game, the JV squad rushed for over 3.000 yards with Tefft (1.226) and Eves (1.121) gaining more than a 1.000. Clarksville Cru-nlLr BtwAjHrin ranwy MMcne MtHsMsBKt.0. hariifagmd.1.0 *43-2354 haW'Lletoi.kD 792 3473 Nashville Family MedUne Gun Lake DMAMklO. ismi» Family Medicine Jm t. Spdv. M.D. Delton 6H-W94 Km^rMelne Minuet, k.M.0 m-ssii VChen you need to see a doctor, don't wait. With fhe area locations, itainock's family physicians are |usl a phone call away Now accepting neu paiienb. our doctors ate available by appointment and mam irffer convenient walk-in hours Call lodas Relief is dose to home 1980 I �Page 14 — The Hasting* Banner — Thursday, November 6. 1997 Driver's license road test now offered by BISD by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Barry Intermediate School District has become certified to give driver's license road tests, which will cost $40. Testing will take place at lhe BISD. 535 W. Woodlawn. Hastings, and on a route in the county that includes both city and rural driving. Those under 18 must be accompa­ nied by a parent or legal guardian when tak­ ing lhe lest. Giving the tests will be two retired Hast­ ings teachers. Ernie Strong and Tom Mau­ rer. Strong has a master's degree in secondary education with an emphasis on driver traffic safely and was former director of lhe driver education program for Hastings schools. Maurer was a longtime driver education instructor in Hastings. Both men went through an extensive fourday training session to become qualified to administer the road tests. Strong said he and Maurer were taught specific ways to administer lhe test, because lhe Michigan Secretary of Slate wants lhe tests to be uniform across the state. Strong and Maurer are "imminently quali­ fied to provide this service." BISD Superin­ tendent Tom Mohler said. Having lo take a road test is a new re­ quirement for those obtaining Michigan driver's licenses for the first lime. The re­ quirement is pari of lhe graduated license law that went into effect April I. According to Strong, for the past 20-plus years the Secretary of State only required successful completion of a driver education program, lhe passing of a written test, and the passing of a vision lest in order for mi­ nor drivers 16 and older to obtain a license. Those 18 and over only had to drive on a permit for 30 days and pass vision and writ­ ten tests to obtain their licenses. But with lhe new law. anyone applying for an original Michigan license must first pass a road test. The new law is targeted al young drivers. Strong said, because an "inordinate amount" of automobile accidents and fatalities have been occurring in the 16- to 20-year-old age group. "Teens are over-represented in traffic crashes." Secretary of Stale Candice Miller said previously when explaining the new law. "Our goal is to reduce their crash in­ volvement by better preparing them to han­ dle the complex task of driving." The graduated licensing law requires driven 16 yean and older to have at least 50 hours of driving practice with a licensed in­ dividual 21 yean or older before they can re­ ceive a license allowing them to drive alone. The license restricts them from driving be­ tween midnight and 5 a.m. unless with a li­ censed adult. When they turn 17, driven can obtain an unrestricted license if they've had a restricted license for at least six months and completed a year of driving without a moving viola­ tion. crash involvement, a license suspen­ sion or violation of licensing restrictions. Those 18 and older are not subject to the graduated licensing restrictions, but must still take a road test. According lo BISD superintendent Mohler, neither Hastings nor Dehon Kellogg school districts wanted to ad­ minister the newly required road test, because it would involve having the same people who trained students giving them the tests. That left a need not being met that the BISD thought it could fill, Mohler said. Strong had already approached the BISD of­ fering to become a road lest examiner, and had also talked to Maurer about becoming an examiner. So lhe BISD applied to lhe state lo be­ come a test site. "We were originally told that because of the timing (of the application) we weren't going to be eligible because we waited loo long." Mohler said. But the Secretary of State wanted al least two test sites per county, and at that point it only had one, run by the Traffic Safety Association of Michigan and located in Hastings. "So our application was resurrected." Mohler said, and final approval after a pre­ liminary and final site check by the state was given to lhe BISD last Tuesday. The BISD board gave its approval at its October meeting. According to Strong, the $40 road test fee does not include $12 new drivers will have to pay the driver's license bureau to obtain their license. A new law allows schools to drop their driver education programs, but Hastings re­ cently decided to continue to program, chang­ ing $150 per student for the service. Thus, those seeking lo obtain a driver's license will now have to pay more than $200 alto­ gether to do so. Strong said no provisions have been made by the BISD for those who are unable lc pay the test fee. The fee being charged by the BISD is just below the state average of $42 being charged by private agencies to admin­ ister lhe lest. Strong said. Charges across the slate range from a low of $35 lo a high of $160, he said. The charge covers the examiners* salaries, equipment and supplies, and record-keeping expenses. No profit will be made on the tests. Mohler said. "Our intention is lo break even." No vehicles needed lo be purchased be­ cause drivers will be bringing their own ve­ hicles to use for the test. Vehicles must meet certain criteria in order to be used for testing. Strong said. The test begins with a check of such things as the brakes, exhaust system, horn, headlights, mirrors, tires, wipers and wind­ shield. Those being tested must also provide cx- examiner will issue a certificate of comple­ tion. which must be taken to the driver’s li­ cense bureau to obtain a license. If the driver fails lhe lest, the examiner will point out to areas on which he needs to practice. Strong said certain actions will constitute "automatic failure" by a driver. They include repeated failure lo follow instructions, re­ fusal to perform and maneuver in good faith, the offer of a bribe, refusal to wear a safety bell, an accident, a traffic violation, or ex­ hibiting behavior indicating the driver may be "dangerously inexperienced.” Those who have scheduled a test and wish lo cancel must give 24 hours' notice or wait 30 days to re schedule. No tests will be con­ ducted under severe weather conditions. There is no smoking during the test. Strong said the tests are not just for mi­ nors. "Il's for anyone gelling a new license." he said, which may include people who need to Tom Maurer (left) and Ernie Strong, driver's license road test examiners at the new BISD testing site, pose in the area where off-site road tests will be given. aminers with certain documents. Those un­ der 18 must have a valid vehicle registration and proof of insurance, a Level I driver's permit, a Segment 2 driver's education class certificate, and a log indicating 50 hours have been driven under adult supervision. The driving log must be signed by the new driver's parent or legal guardian in the presence of lhe examiner. Those over 18 must have a driver's permit or old license, proof of insurance and regis­ tration. and a vehicle that is in safe working order. After all lhe documents and the vehicle are checked, an off-road lest will be given. In that, drivers will be asked to drive forward and stop their vehicles' front bumpers as close as possible to a line without going past it. Then they will he asked to back their vehicle from a 90-degree angle into a simu­ lated driveway. Once they have finished backing, they will drive forward and (urn right out of the simulated driveway. Then they will be asked to parallel park. If at this point either lhe vehicle fails to pass inspection or the driver docs not pass the off-road lest, the driver will be refunded the $40 test fee and asked lo return later. Tests may be rescheduled within 24 hours. but examiners may recommend the drivers w ait a certain period of time before retesting. Then drivers will take lo lhe road on a 13­ mile course involving both city and rural driving, where they will perform left turns, right turns, lane changes, turning a fan or ra­ dio on and off while driving, driving through intersections that involve both stopping and driving straight through, and other skills testing. No freeway driving will be required, because it would lake loo long to get to a freeway from Hastings. Strong said. The parent or guardian accompanying a minor driver will be asked to sit in the back scat during lhe road test. Strong said. Those over 18 must be accompanied by a licensed driver. (Certain exceptions may apply as to who is required to accompany drivers being tested.) Those who want lo know all of the vehi­ cle and document requirements and lhe exact skills that will be tested can use the "Road Skills Test Study Guide" given to all those obtaining a Level 1 driver’s permit. Every­ thing being tested is listed in the study guide. Strong said. Once the road test is completed, the exam­ iner will review the results and give feed­ back. If a test is complc'cd successfully, the have their licenses restored after having them taken away by a court of law. For students, tests will be given after school. Saturdays and Sundays, and in the summer during the daytime. Tests must be scheduled in advance by calling the BISD « 945-9545. extension 43. Those with special needs or requirements related lo the test should inquire about them when they call for an appointment Strong said the Secretary of Stale's office periodically will conduct on-site evaluations of the BISD testing site. The BISD examin­ ers also have to send it* their tests every month, which will be monitored by the state. “We see this as a very valuable service to Barry County." Mohler said of the new test­ ing. School districts served by lhe BISD arc very happy about it. he said. "They know when students arc sent over that it’s going to be a quality experience." Arts Council trip to visit Renoir exhibit The Thomapple Ans Council of Barry County and River Bend Travel will sponsor a bus trip Dec. 14 to the An Institute of Chicago lo view lhe works of Pierre Au­ guste Renoir. The exhibit, "Renior's Portraits. Impres­ sions of an Age," is the first major traveling exhibit devoted to his works. Sixty-five public and private collectors have contributed portraits for the showing. Though the trip is a month and half away. Reservations must be made by Friday. Nov. 14. The bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. Sunday. Dec. 14. and return al 10 p.m. There will be ample time for shopping in downtown Chicago. Cost of the trip is $55. which includes coffee and rolls cn route, the ticket lo the exhibit and round-trip transportation, the trip will be limited to lhe first 40 people. To make reservations, call 945-9852. Three won’t run in Middleville Middleville Village Council President Jim French, Clerk Maria Fuller and Trustee Ger­ ald Slagray announced last week that they will not seek election next March. Village officials said Fuller, who has served since May 1996, found the job has proved lo be too lime consuming. She was appointed to replace Cheryl Hooper, who re­ signed in March 1996 because her pay was cut in half lo $2,000 per year. French has served on the council for sev­ eral years as a trustee and has been president since March 1996. Nominating petitions to run for village offices are due by 4 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 25. They must be picked up at village hall. If necessary, a primary election will be held on Monday. Feb. 16. and the general election will be held on Monday. March 9. Hundreds flock to Tendercare for Halloween treats It's hard to say who had the most fun - Tendercare patients or the visiting children and adults. Hundreds of trick or treaters flocked to Tendercare, a Hastings nursing home, to receive Halloween candy from patients. Many Tendercare residents were waiting to greet area youngsters with candy at the doors to their rooms. L€TT€RS from our readers To the editor This is the beginning of another woodstove season. Before using the woodstove. make absolute­ ly certain the woodsmoke from your stove won't cause serious health problems lo a neigh­ bor living nearby Woodstove smoke and its fumes can be not only hazardous, but even fatal lo those with health problems. Be cooperative, be thoughtful, care, be com­ passionate. consider first the person's health. Ask yourself which is most important - the wootfaove or health of your neighbor. Laws against cigarette smoke are enforced, but there is law against woodstove smoke. Cigarette smoke is considered dangerous, haz­ ardous. life threatening and. yes. fatal wood­ stove smoke also is hazardous, dangerous, life threatening and fatal. Threatened are people already in good health and especially those already having serious health and respiratory problems. An environmental agency revealed there are certain woods that contain carcinogens (a can­ cer causing substance). I repeat, for the sake of your neighbors make absolutely sure the woodsmoke won't harm nor cause your neighbor serious health problems that would prove fatal. Justine McLean Hastings Even costumed babies visited Tendercare on Halloween. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. Novembers, 1997 — Page 15 Star Elementary celebrates Halloween with Fall Festival Pumpkin makers (from left) Anna Symonds, Sheryl Giilhespy, Matt Converse. Erika Heath and Jamie Wait show off their creations. Star Elementary is brand new, and so was this year's Fall Festival, held to celebrate Halloween. Rather than dress up in costumes, students participated in many special activities, in­ cluding making scarecrows, decorating pumpkins for a "Pumpkin Patch Parade," making "slime." decorating cookies, having their faces painted, and going on nature hikes. The day's events were kicked off with an all-school assembly. They also included story-telling sessions where students accom­ panied stories with sounds and motions. Students from Ed Domke's agrisciencc classes at Hastings High School acted as lour guides on the nature hikes, which fol­ lowed the path of a future nature trail planned fix the school. A number of parent volunteers donated their time to assist in the festival. Star Prin­ cipal Jo Stebbins said. Stebbins said the school decided to hold the event because "as a new school, we wanted lo try something difTercat. We. fell that a fall festival would be a very special ac­ tivity for all the new students." Megan Robinson holds up the green slime she made as part of the festival activities. Parent volunteer Cheryl Swanson paints a spooky scene on student Jack Webb's face. >. All decked out in face paint are (from left) Dustin Mitchell. Garrett Harris. Cory Jewett. and Kerri Allen. Students compete in ‘Wizards of Wall Street’ Hastings business students, under the guidance of instructors Elbert Black and Pal Purgiel. took part recently in a competitive event called ’’Wizards of Wall Street.’’ spon­ sored by Davenport College. The students included Julie Anthony. Curtis Bowman. Seth Doc. Kristen Piechnik. Amber Reid, and Samantha Sanborn. Instructors said competitors are divided into teams representing the senior management of competing companies in a particular industry - in this case, jeans. Each team selects a name and develops a mission statement. They then make decisions affecting their slock prices, profits and business ethics. The students learn how a business operates and work as a team to reach their company goals. Students are told that the total market is af­ fected by general economic conditions, total marketing expenditures, research and development expenditures and production engineering decisions. The potential share of the market for each firm is a function of the relationship of its decisions to those of its competitors. "Wizards of Wall Street" competitors (from left) Amber Reid, Seth Doe, Kristen Piechnik. Samantha Sanborn, Curtis Bowman and Julie Anthony. Hastings Rotarians honor 25 students Earl Nelson decorates cookies. Twenty-five Hastings High School stu­ dents were recognized by lhe Hastings Rotar­ ians ai their Monday meeting. The students had attended a Rotary spon­ sored smith leadership weekend conference al Algonquin Lake earlier this fall. This was the fifth year lhe Rotanans have sponsored the event. The students were chosen by teachers for their leadership qualities. Students learned at the conference that they cannot always be the leader and sometimes it is important to be a good follower. State Senator Joanne Emmons spoke to Rotary and the youngsters about the decline of community standards and how even rural counties like Barry can become victimized bs crime if residents "keep their blinders on*’ and don’t see problems. Emmons commended the Rotarians on their community involvement and spoke of the need for more involvement by commu­ nity. students and parents. In a question and answer period, Emmons said parents need more rights to discipline their children. For the most serious delin­ quent students, rather than expulsion from school, she recommends a public academy. KEEP INFORMED of all the NEWS of Hastings and Barry County. Subscribe to the Hastings BANNER. Call945-9554 for information. Hastings High School students recognized at the Rotary luncheon (front row, from left) Molly Woods . Terri Daws. Sarrah Gregory , Katie Cook (second row) Sarah Rousch. Andrew Safie. Katie Thomas Andrea Pond. Chad Furrow. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Enn Englehardt, Heidi Watson, (third row) Tiffany Steward. Nicole Bivens. Ben O’Mara. Darnell Day. Beth Arnett, (fourth row) LesheThornton . Virginia Jennings. Susan Hubbard and Heidi Wilkins I I �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Novembers, 1997 COURT N€WS: A 48-year-old man who says he has been hooked on marijuana .or 40 years was sen­ tenced to up lo eight years in prison Thurs­ day after pleading guilty to selling the drug out of hi\ Hastings apartment. Leo Alexander Lamay Jr., whom police ar­ rested last summer after conducting a sling operation and after observing more than 75 youths entering and leaving his apartment, pleaded guilty Oct. 3 lo one count of deliver­ ing and manufacturing marijuana. He also pleaded guilty lo two second offense counts. He also was ordered to spend 32 lo 48 months in prison for being a habitual of­ fender after being convicted of the same crime in 1995. l he maximum allowable penalty for the charge is four years in prison and or a $20,000 fine, but being convicted as a ha­ bitual offender allows judges lo double the penalty for the current offense. "Mr Lamay has been a problem in this community for a number of years." said Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Amy McDowell. "He’s been selling lo many mi­ nors in this community somewhat openly and he's never been caught (selling to mi­ nors I before this time." McDowell explained to the court that po­ lice have been watching him fora number of years, but were unable lo obtain enough evi­ dence for an arrest until last summer. "Many eyes arc on our office and on this court today due lo his visibility and being known in this community as selling drugs lo juveniles,** said McDowell. "I believe the maximum prison sentence should be im­ posed because I believe we need lo send a message that behavior like that exhibited by Mr lamay will not be tolerated by our of­ fice nor by this court." He admits what he's done." said Lamay 's attorney. Frank Hillary. "He’s been truthful with the police department Most of his sales were lo older people and some were lo younger people, which he regrets, but by young people, he assumed they were 17 or IX I realize this is not a profession where you ask for identification first." Hillary was skeptical that Hastings City Police investigators observed 75 youths coming and going from Lamay’s residence without nuking an arrest sooner. But Det. Tom Pennock said later that simply observing Lamay's visitors was not enough evidence against him. Police needed lo make an undercover purchase from lamay lo snag him. Pennock said. Hillary told lhe court that Lamay bccam*. addicted to marijuana at X years of age. "It's been part of his life for roughly 40 years." he said. "Il’s caused him lo make some poor decisions, one is continuing lo sell marijuana." Judge James Fisher pointed out that re­ ports on Lamay's activities reveal he v/as netting about $1,000 per week from mari­ juana sales in Hastings. “The community simply can't tolerate somebody like Mr. Lamay." Fisher said be­ fore sentencing. In other recent court action: • Laverne Thompson. 22. of Escanaba was sentenced lo six months in jail with credit for 58 days served and three years probation after pleading guilty lo second degree home invasion with intent to commit larceny. According to the charges. Thompson and another man broke into the home of Thomp­ son’s grandparents in the 3000 block of Har­ rington Road in Hope Township on July 29. "The crime arose out of a scheme.*' said McDowell. "They planned lo steal checks and to tie up his grandmother. They went to Meyer's and purchased tape, nylons and rub­ ber gloves. Fortunately, they never got to lhe point of doing that. "This is a cruel, selfish crime and it pul his grandmother in a difficult position. He showed a complete disregard for the basicvalues of a civilized society," she added. However. Thompson's attorney. Dave Kusava. said his client denies going to Mcijer's to purchase items for tying up his grandmother. "He did not go into the home." Kusava added, "(the other suspect) ended up going in. Mr. Thompson intended to back out tccausc he ultimately did not desire lo carry out their intent." Kusava said checks that Thompson took from the home on an earlier visit belonged to him and noted that Thompson has no prior felony charges or convictions. *’l take il your grandmother was abusive to you as a child?" Fisher asked Thompson. “No." he replied. “Did she harm you in any way?" Fisher asked. "No." said Thompson. "Then why would you come up with a Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca//...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ANTIQIE SMALL DINING TABLE, beautiful Walnut, priced to sell. 616-664-4913 HANOVER VILLAGE. Newer 2 bedroom ^artments in Hastings. Spacious, dishwasher, separate utility rooms, call 616-774-9400, ett. 201 I' \l. MARION L. ELLISTON 10-21-1909 6-8-1997 God took her home it was his will. But in our hearts we love her still; Her memory is as dear today as in the hour she passed away. We often sit and think of her When we are all alone. For memory is the only friend That gnef can call its own. Happy 88ih Birthday Mother Your loving family n<h j ATTENTION NOW WRING. Local fa-.uxy outlet now has eleven immediate full lime openings in all departmenu. Starting pay $410 per week. Company paid training. Benefit package and profit sharing. No third shift. For interview call 616-243-9255. _______________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St, Free [Xin, Ml EOE______________ HELP WANTED: Paid week­ ly. Due lo a luge increase in business, local company must expand operations and fill 8 full time permanent positions. Monthly pay $1,640. Since there arc several positions company will train inexperienced. Job descriptions, hours, pay scale, profit sharing, and benefits will be discussed at the lime of inter­ view. No third shifts. Fcr appointment call 616-243-7247 ext. 4, 10am-5pm. M F. MAJOR GOLF CAR DISTRIBUTOR seeking 2 quhfied individuals lo fill the positions of Mechanic and Mcchanre/part time truck driver. Both positions require: high motivation, high work stan­ dards. and some knowledge of small engine repair. The truck driving position requires a CDL class A license. Benefits include: good pay, uniforms, insurance, bonuses. 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Call 219-791-1191 ask for ex. •R4317 12-VOLT HYDRAULIC POWER 1 NIT. $100 OBO. Call 985-9340, after 6:00pm. ADMIRAL 18.1CU.FT. Upright Freezer. Runs great $150. OBO. 945-5516 FOR SALE: Bobcat 500 Skid steer. Rebuilt engine, works good, $3,000. 945-9899 FOR SALE: Carolina work boots, Minnetonka moccasins and horse tack. B-B Shoe Repair, 123 S. Jefferson, Hast­ ings and 414 W. Main, Ionia. KING SIZE LUXURY FTOM mattress set "Pillow Top”! With deluxe frame and beautiful brass headboard bcmd new! Cost over $1,300. Sacrifice $375. 1-517-676-6414 scheme to harm your grandmother?" Fisher asked steml). "A stupid idea, I guess." said Thompson. "Il's way more than a stupid idea." Fisher told Thompson. "Why would you do this? What faT Thompson said he needed money lo pay fines pending in Escanaba. “What do you think about lhe prosecutor recommending I send you to prison for 18 months?" Fisher said. "Kinda scared." Thompson said "It would be easier for me to to understand what you did if you were on alcohol or drugs." said Fisher. "But why you would break into your grandmother's home and ter­ rorize her is beyond me. I just can’t under­ stand il." Fisher sent Thompson lo jail instead of prison because he has no prior record and be­ cause "1 think you do have some capabili­ ties." As pan of his sentence. Thompson must pay restitution and he will be eligible for work release. "I would have been more optimistic if you would have told me you arc ashamed of what you did." laid Fisher. "I’m sorry you don't seem to feel that way." • Larry Falls. 20. of Dellon was sentenced lo 42 days in jail with credit for 42 days served, plus 36 months probation, $500 in court costs and $4,753.66 restitution. Falls pleaded guilty Oct. 2 to stealing a UPS package containing surgical equipment from a Hope Township home on April 15. "Mr. Falls acted on a foolish impulse when he decided lo steal the package from his neighbor," said Barry County Assistant Prosecutor David Makled. "That incident cost $5,000 and cause an important opera­ tion lo be postponed. I think he realizes to some extent what he did. however. I can*! help but be alarmed at his behavior in light of that fact that he has a young son al home." Makled had asked Fisher lo sentence Falls to 12 months in jail and restitution. "I just want to say I'm sorry to lhe victim for what 1 did." said Falls. "I'm wiling to ac­ cept full responsibility for il. ! want lo go out into lhe world and start paying restitu­ tion as soon as 1 can." Falls could have been sentenced to a max­ imum of five years in pc son and/or a $2500 fine. • Matthew Hokanson. 22. of Hastings stood mule and a not guity pica was entered in response to charges he assaulted a Hast­ ings woman and fired a hangun from a motor vehicle on Aug. 27 in Irving Township. A Nov. 13 pre-trial hearing was set for Bleu, who is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon without intent lo commit murder or inflict great bodily harm, a fouryear felony. He also is charged with carrying weapons in a vehicle, felony firearm and weapons dis­ charge from a vehicle, which is also a fouryear felony. • Brian Blest. 17 of Grand Rapids was sentenced to 12 months tn jail with credit for 45 days served and 36 months probation after pleading guilty to knowingly receiving and possessing a stolen GMC pickup truck, a five-year felony. • William Vernon Anderson, 50. of Hol­ land. was sentenced io 60 days in jail with credit for 30 days already served for probation violation. Anderson was on probation after pleading guilty in 1995 lo stealing more than $100 from a Woodland Township woman. At that time, he was sentenced to 30 days in jail on the weekends and 36 months probation. • Josh Ryno. 19, of Delton entered a guilty plea on a lesser charge of malicious destruction of property under $100 in ex­ change for the dismissal of an original, more serious charge of malicious destruction of property over $100. Ryno is accused of van­ dalizing a Delton-Kellogg school building al 327 Grove St. in Dellon on June 4. He is scheduled lo be sentenced Nov 13. • Fisher issued a bench warrant for Toney Michael Spaulding. 17. of Hastings after he did not appear for his arraignment on a felony charge of larceny over $100. Spauld­ ing is accused of stealing a bicycle on Aug. 20 in Baltimore Township. The charge car­ ries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a $2,500 fine. • Robert Mason. 30. of Grand Rapids pleaded guilty lo probation violation at his arraignment Thursday. He is accused of fail­ ing lo report to his probation officer Mason said he was unable lo report to his probation officer due to pending charges in Kent County for alleged cocaine possession. Mason was on probation Barry County after being convicted of stealing a fincancial transaction device in 1993. He had been or­ dered in 1994 to spend 12 months in jail, undergo substance about counseling and 36 months probation, plus fines, costs and restitution. Fisher sentenced Mason lo 12 to 48 months in jail with credit for 150 days served to be served concurrently with his sentence in Kent County. He is also ordered to pay restitutions. .•all for same-day approval. CommonPotnl Mortgage CASH FAST! 1-800-960-2221 This home at 5046 Walldorf! Road was one of two homes destroyed by fire during last week's power outages caused by an unseasonable snowfall. Fire officials suspect a wood burning stove was the cause of this blaze, while a fireplace is thought to have caused a home to bum on Noftke Drive on Duncan Lake near Middleville. Fires leave two families homeless during power outage Fire officials suspect a w<xxl burning stove used for heat dun ng a power outage last week caused a fire Oct. 28 that destroyed the home and two vintage cars of Rowiand Rickert al 5(M6 WalldorfT Road. Delton Fire Chief Meric Payne said the family of four was asleep when their smoke alarm activated. "When they got up. the smoke was so thick they couldn't see." said Payne, who es­ timated the damage al about $180,000 to lhe insured. 2 1/2-story home. The family was able to escape the blaze and no injuries were reported Payne suspects the woodbuming stove overheated when a fan on lhe unit failed, he said. An attempt by the couple lo save the vin­ tage cars, a 1938 and a 1938 Ford, were in vain, said Payne. The couple is now stayii.g at another home they own. said Payne. David and Christine Amccn of 7025 Noffke Drive on Duncan Lake near Middleville were left homeless when fire broke out near the fireplace in their home during lhe power outage al about 6:23 p.m. Monday. Oa. 27. Thomapple Township Assistant Chief Don Clinton said the family had apparently been using the fireplace for heat before going to a motel lo slay. Mrs. Amccn apparently returned home lo retrieve something she had forgotten, and discovered the fire. Assisting Thomapple fire were departments from Caledonia. Freeport, Dutton. Leighton and Hastings. Firemen were again called to the scene when the fire apparently rekindled two days later when a neighbor noticed flames shooting from lhe garage. Clinton could not estimate the damage in terms of cost, but did note the home was insured. Clinton also could not release the names of the residents due to his department’s policy regarding release of information. However, lhe Caledonia Fire Department was able to provide the names of the residents. POUC€ B€RT: . Charges sought after domestic assault ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A warrant on charges of domestic assault and malicious destruction of property over $100 has been issued against a Battle Creek man who allegedly left bruises on his girlfriend and kicked the headlights out of her car. Domestic assault charges sought against lhe girlfriend were denied by lhe prosecutor's office. Wayland man may face assault charges YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A Wayland man is facing charges of felonious assault, assault and batten. assault with a dangerous weapon and unlawful entry after he allegedly attacked his estranged wife and a male companion on Barry Lane Oct. 21. The man reported!) suspected his wife of having an affair and broke in lhe door of lhe home when he saw a man inside the home. The wife said she was afraid of her husband and liad asked the man lo slay with her in case her husband arrived. The man allegedly attacked both victims w ith a pair of scissors in addition to punching lhe male companion in the face. Man cited for drunk driving after crash ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Shelbyville man was injured and cited for drunk driving after a single vehicle accident on Marsh Road. 150 feet south of Joy Road on Oct. 24. Rand) Thomas Hudson. 27. was apparently southbound un Marsh Road when he lost control, ran off the roadwa) and ovcrcorreclcd. then crossed the center line. • Hudson's car then ran off lhe roadway lo the left and struck several shrubs, a chain link fence and a brick pillar before coming lo rest, police said. According to police. Hudson fled the scene on treatment. (<mh before being located and transported to Pennock Hospital for Suspect admits to Manitou Lin break-in THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - A juvenile who said he stole a vehicle in Grand Rapids lo gel lo YMCA Camp Manitou Lin near Middleville confessed lo breaking into the Baxter Lodge at tlx* camp and taking a television set and a VCR. The lodge was apparently entered through a sliding glass door. A window in th. camp's store was broken into in the Oct 16 break in and a cell phone was taken from a camp vehicle. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-11-13.pdf 9d1a4b3057421cbe76ed1b76ec06f052 PDF Text Text Day care center may dose Nov. 30 See Page 2 StK^ilO State Rep. talks at First Friday See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1S56 . HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRA 112' SCH^CHSI ANNER c.3 49058-'89? iASHNGS THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 13,1907 VOLUME 144. NO. 46 News Briefs ‘Adopt i famRy* campaign starts Narara now are avaihMa io aayoae who wind lo provide Chriuaui baduts to the needy ibrough "adoft a family" program ■ Haaunga. The aaaaal propel, aponaorad by Love Inc. and the Bany ciranty tally Independence Agency, naadm aaurts of eligible faailiea lo people wUHag to contribute lo aakiag lheir holiday Me­ lon a liule brighter. The families have given permission for their names io be dirtribmed lo inrimdmh, nrpaiieinaii, chwchea. office Marta, factory worhars andcahera. Thoae who warn to "adopt" families ahonld call Love lac. al 945-9555 be­ tween 10 a.m. and 2 pm Monday throngti Friday. Sign-ap tadd ba done by Dec. I with Love Inc. ortho HA. The third annul fall art auction, sponsored by the Thornaamle Arts Council of Barry County. win be bald at 6:30 p m Sahmday. Nov. 22. al the Hastings Coentry Club. There will be two types of anctiona, a silent one from 6:30 lo 9:30 pm., and a live auction that win atart’M 9 pan. Also inchided will be a paaa bar and hors d*oewvrea, cotnphmentary cham­ pagne and a each bar. Entertainment will femora the Arts Coancifs 1997 schoianhip recipients keytaaadht Todd WBhrd. Geest emcee will ba aaoryaslar Jemdfar Ivmahaa. Perhaps the highlight at da rranty will the drawing for three priaae. a three-night Caribbean cruise, an original watercolor painting by James (Jangle) Powell and four tickets to a Grand Rapids Symphony classical or pops concert. Raffle ticket pwchaaars aeed not be present to win. Raffle tickeu coat $10 each and are available al the Jefferson Strew Gallery or by calling Kathy Crane at 945-3791 Tickets for the anctian an $25 sack. AU proceeds will benefit the Am Councils Sue Drnmmond Art Education Fund. Reservations are due by Nov. 14 and are limted to 140 people Ramrvadona may be made by mail to Katy Crane, 2110 N. Broadway. Hastings. Mich. 49059. Checks should ba made payable to the Thomspple Arts Counal The Hastings Ana Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a holiday lighting contest for the upcoming sea­ son. Area homeowners and bueiaem own­ ers within a fivc-mile radim of Hastings are encouraged to li^n up their places of residence or businesses. Separate judging and recognition will be give* in bumcss and residential categories. The theme again this year for the lo­ cal celebration Dec. 4-7 and lighting contest will be "Of Christmas Part." To register a home or business to be judged in the contest, call the chamber office at 945-2454 by Monday. Dec. I. Registration is necessary to ensure that judges are aware of all homes or busi­ nesses that are decorating. Judging will be done between 6:30 and 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. A framed certificate will be awarded io the "Best of Theme" winner in the resi­ dential category. Business entries will vie for a first-place traveling plaque. The Holly Trolley bus will ravel a circuit that highlights the winning homes and businesses, and other Yule­ tide displays. For more information, call the cham­ ber office at 943-2454. (More BRIEFS cont. page 2) PRICE SO- County ‘final buffer’ in Delton sewage system? by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Discussion, spiced with criticism about problems at the wastewater treatment plant in the Delton area evolved during and after the public comment session al Monday's Barry County Board of Commissioners' meeting. Delton citizen Barbara Cichy and Commissioner Tim Burd commented that they thought the Southwest Bany County Sewer & Water Authority Board last week had gone against the county attorney's recommendation when it hired Donohue & Associates of Sheboygan, Wis., lo conduct an independent evaluation of the treatment plant's troubles. However, Commissioner Rod Goebel. who attended the authority board's recent meeting, disagreed. Though the attorney had recommended a Massachusetts firm. Goebel said the attorney "did not have a problem with the firm that was hired. It was not a matter of lhe board going against his recommendation." The authority board and lhe county board are using lhe same attorney from Cohl, Stoker & Toskey of Lansing lo guide them through the woes involving lhe sewage disposal system, which now serves 1,700 customers. The county approved financing the project with a $12.5 million bond sale backed by the county's full faith and credit, and the authority board, made up of officials from four townships, directly oversees operations of the system. Since the wastewater treatment plant was built in 1993. it has not been able to consistently meet Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s effluent limits for lolal and inorganic nitrogen, but the DEQ has said lhe excessive niiralc discharge is no< harming lhe environment. County and township officials have said lhey do not know the reasons why the plant is not operating in compliance with DEQ standards. The $8,000-plus evaluation by the Wisconsin firm is expected lo reveal the answer. The authority board is trying lo correct lhe problems by installing insulation on the reactor basin side walls and ordering an insulated cover for the basins in hope of increasing temperatures of lhe influent in winlcr months. Thai's primarily when the excessive nitrate levels occur because the temperature of the sewage entering the print has been colder than it should be and. consequently, microbes cannot effectively break down the nitrogen at the cooler temperature. Compounding lhe issue is lhe fact that lime is running out for lhe county and sewer authority to take legal action, if necessary, against lhe system builders and designers because the statute of limitations expires in cither December or January. (Officials were unable to pinpoint lhe exact date, but said attorneys have the information). Once lhe statute of limitations expires, lhe county and See *HML WHET cmMUmU W 2 City to fill vacancy on the Board of Review by David T. Young Editor Hastings still needs one more member for ils Board of Review and the City Council will advertise to seek someone interested in filling the vacancy. The council Monday night voted to adver­ tise because last week's city election did not produce anyone to fill lhe open sebt left va­ cant by the death last year of George "Buzz." Youngs. Russell Doty, another longtime Board of Review member, has filled out the term until it expires Jan. 1. 1998. After advertising for the position, the council then will try lo choose someone to serve. The other seats on the board arc held by Gordon Ironside, who was re-elected Nov. 4. and Brent Willison, whose term does not ex­ pire until Jan. 1, 2000. No one ran this year for lhe seat held by Doty. Mayor Frank Campbell Monday expressed his displeasure with a new law that requires write-in candidates to declare their intent be­ fore elections. He said he thought that under the old rules more favorable to write-in can­ didates, someone could have been selected by the voters. "We had one man (Rick Heath) interested who didn't declare his intent," Campbell said. "I'm sure that you gel Goofy and Don­ ald Duck (written in on the ballot." but he noted that lhe last new person to join the Board of Review (Willison) was elected by a write-in vote. The Board of Review is a three-member panel that meets in March every year io hear appeals from residentsrt^^ut their property ;uscisiner.(s. F In other business at Monday night's meet­ ing. the City Council: • Voted lo extend waler and sewer service to a property on Thom Street, between Sec­ ond and Third streets, where Habitat for Hu­ manity is planning to build a new house as part of ils ministry. The utilities will be of­ fered at Habitat's expense and al lhe expense of several lots along lhe way. which haven't been developed yet. when they decide lo hook up. The move came after a public hearing on lhe necessity of lhe project, in which it was decided that no one else in current homes in that area should have to pay for utility exten­ sion. Establishing a special assessment dis­ trict was proposed. The reason was simple, in the words of one neighboring property owner, Ray Miller: "I feel that Mr. Buller (another Sm CITY COUNCIL, wthwiff pagu 1 Woman injured'm coMsion with ernier An unidentified woman was injured Wednesday morning when her car coNded with a Hastings City Police cruiser at about 11 :43 a.m. at North Broadway and Stale Road in Hastings. According to a preliminary report by Chief Jerry Sarver, the woman was northbound on North Broadway when she apparently attempted to turn left onto West State Road entering the path of the cruiser, driven by officer George Wink*. The woman was transported to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Mercy Ambulance but her condition was unavailable at press time. The Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police handled the accident report and investigation. Meet Me in St. Louis' set by HHS Drama Club The 1904 World's Fair is the era in focus when lhe curtains open for "Meet Me in St. Louis." the production being presented by the Hastings High School Drama Club. Show time is 8 p.m. on Nov. 21-22 in the Hastings High lecture hall. The play unfolds as the Smith family, long-time residents of St. Louis, are eagerly awaiting the opening of the exciting 1904 World's Fair in their dly. Lon. husband and father of the family who is portrayed by Ben James, announces that he has been pro­ moted. however, and the family will be moving to New York City as soon as lhey can pack and move. Mutiny breaks out. His daughters and father-in-law (played by Jeff Arnett) announce lheir objections and re­ fusals lo move; they don't want to miss lhe fair and more importantly, the older two girls and Lon Jr. (played by Matt Barnum) arc involved in burgeoning romances lhey don't want to leave. Mischievous young Tootie (portrayed by Katie Cook) and Agnes (played by Lisa Wihrout). lhe youngest of the four daugh­ ters. simply resist on principle, and do all they can do to foil their father's promotion. In lhe midst of lhe family turmoil. Mr. Smith loses his job altogether; outspoken Rose (portrayed by Margaret Schirmer) seems to ruin his chances of ever being rein­ stated; the romances flounder, and Tootie causes a major mishap in the community. Flirtatious Lucille (that "menace from the East"), who is portrayed by Tiffany Sey­ mour. their irate neighbor Mrs. Waughop (played by Jennifer Ogden), stuffy Mr. Dodge (played by Seth Doe), Lon's boss; and Mr. Duffy (portrayed by Josh Doe), a jealous co-worker, all add to the tension of the story before the conflicts are finally re­ solved in a burst of fireworks. Other cast members are Renee Bell as Mrs. Smith, Lindsey Karas as Esther. Julia Regcs as Katie, Sarrah Gregory as Ida Boothby. Zakh Holston as John Shepherd. Josh Alderson as Fred Gregory and Eva Chcwning as the trolley conductor. MaryMartha Mclendy is lhe director of the production. Student directors are Tiffany Seymour and Jennifer Ogden. The story line will be familiar to people who remember the Judy Garland musical version of the 1940s. While the Hastings production is not a musical, it will feature several students singing some of lhe songs from the movie lo enhance lhe show and permit multi-talented students to use their versatility. The Hastings Drama Club's production is dramatized from Sally Benson's book by Christopher Sergei and pr xluced by special arrangements with The Dramatic Publishing Co. of Woodstock. 111. The club can always use donations to de­ fray the costs of set-building, printing and costumes. Three categories of sponsorships are recognized in the drama club's programs, and individuals as well as businesses are welcome to contribute. People may call in pledges or send chicks, payable lo lhe Hast­ ings High School Drama Club, until next Monday and still be recognized in lhe "Meet Me in St. Louis" program. The sponsorship categories arc $50 and up. proscenium patrons; $25-40, center stage contributors; and $10-20. balcony backers. Rehearsing for "Meet Me in St. Louis* are (from left in the foreground) Jeff Arnett, Katie Cook, Lindsey Karas. Margaret Schirmer, Matt Barnum, (back) Lisa Wiltrout. Renee Ball and Ben James. �Pace 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 13. 1997 Delton schools should get accountant, consultant says by Mary Warner Staff Writer Delton-Kellogg Schools should hire an ac­ countant to help the district through possible fluctuations in school funding in the coming years, according to a consultant from lhe Michigan School Business Officials Associ­ ation. Eric Petersen, a certified public accountant and executive director of (he association, told the Delton-Kellogg School Board at its meeting Monday that “it's going lo be im­ perative to have a finance person available to the district, preferably in-house " Superintendent Marsha Wells said Petersen spent two days in the district in August to assess bow the district can “improve delivery of our services to customers in a more effi­ cient and effective manner." Wells said this is the first time a consul­ tant like Petersen has been asked to make an assessment of the district's operations. He was asked lo come partly because "we fore­ see significant changes being made impact­ ing lhe long-range future of our funding sources." Wells said. A recent state Supreme Court decision awarding $211 million to 84 school districts in Michigan is already having an effect on school funding. Wells said. The districts contended in a civil suit that they were being underfunded for state-mandated programs such as special education, and the Supreme Court agreed. The state legislature is now working out an agreement to pay the 84 dis­ tricts the $211 million and also pay the rest of the state’s school districts a combined to­ tal of $770 million. However, the repayment plan may affect districts' pcr-pupil state aid allowance, ac­ cording to recent reports. Petersen predicted that slate aid to schools next year “may be flat" (stay the same rather News Briefs Historical Society to meet Nov. 20 The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 20. at the Thomapplc VFW Post No. 7548 in Middleville. Norma Vclderman will present a pro­ gram on "Yankee Bill Lewis and His Inn." Vclderman is known in the Thor­ napple and Yankee Springs areas and around Barry County for her interest in local history. Though she continues to struggle with loss of vision, she still writes a weekly column "Middleville Neighbors.' for the Middleville Sun md Caledonia News. She recently taught a segment of the Barry County history class at lhe Hastings campus (Fehsenfcld Center) of Kellogg Com­ munity College. Barry County Historical Society meetings and programs arc open lo the public. Country music set at Showcase An evening of country music featur­ ing Homer and Jenny Jones and special guest Headin' South will be held at lhe Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight al Arby's in Hastings. Jones, a singer-songwriter from the Lake Odessa area, will join his wife in lhe presentation of country and gospel music. Headin’ South, a West Michigan country band, will be making its Show­ case debut. The band performed at the True Value Country Showdown finals at the Barry County Fair last summer. Dan Goodman of Hastings is one of the members. Seating at the Showcase is a firstcome. first-served basis. Red Cross plans 2nd holiday ball The second annual Red Cross Holiday Ball will he held Saturday evening, Nov. 29. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. A social hour will start things at 7 p.m. and dance music will begin at 8. The music will be provided again by "Les Jazz" and by a classic rock band. "Echo." The Red Cross is celebrating its 80th year of existence. Ticket prices arc $10 for one and $15 per couple. Included in the price of ad­ mission is music, dance and food. Attire is semi-formal. There also will be a 50-50 drawing and d<x»r prizes. Members of the Moose Lodge also will prepare an all-you-can-eat buffet style breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, fried potatoes and toast for $5. Profits from that meal will be shared by the Red Cross and the Moose Lodge. Tickets are available al the Parkview Motel, the Credit Bureau. D & N Mort­ gage. Advanced Commercial Printers. WBCH Radio and the Barry County chapter of the Red Cross office. For more information, call 945-3122 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 pm. (han increase). And. he said, future stale aid may not increase at ils current yearly rale be­ cause the formula used by the state to deter­ mine how much each district receives each year has been found to be a little "sweet" (advantageous to the districts). Also at Monday's meeting. Petersen rec­ ommended that lhe district engage the ser­ vices of a fee-paid technology consultant. Petersen said it’s "becoming very important for school districts Ic gel an outside view" on computer hardware and software expendi­ tures and spending for training. The rapid obsolescence of both hardware and software makes decisions on when to upgrade and how to do it important to school districts, he said. Petersen also said the district should have an office space consultant assess how space is used in the superintendent's office and high school office. He said there is a need for more privacy in the offices, more guest scal­ ing. and work areas that arc "more conducive lo some concentrated work." Petersen made a number of suggestions lo the district in a 20-pagc report that can be used by the school board to "pick and choose what fils with your community." he said. The report, he said, is intended lo provoke discussion, and "is no( a report card on how the superintendent or site office personnel are performing." In other business at Monday's meeting, Mike Wilson of the Sturgis accounting firm Norman and Paulsen told board members the firm's audit of the district indicated that "overall, your financial condition is good." The firm gave lhe district its best rating on accounting procedures, saying lhal it is "in conformity with generally accepted ac­ counting procedures." Also Monday, the board approved partici- Delton library open house set The public is invited to attend lhe open house and dedication of the new Delton District Library building at 330 N. Grove St., Delton, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. Hospice planning holidays program A discussion program on "Gelling Through the Holidays" \>ill be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, at Barry Community Hospice, 450 Meadow Drive, Suite 200, Hastings. The program is geared lo families who have found the holiday season par­ ticularly difficult because of lhe loss of a loved one. . The program will help people through discussion, teaching how to plan and support. Call 948-8452 lo register. Christmas parade entries are sought The Hastings Lions Club is seeking float or marching unit entries for lhe annual Hastings Christmas parade al 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6. The theme of this year's parade again will be "Of Christmas Past." Certifi­ cates will be awarded for best use of theme in each of four parade categories, children's, service and organizational clubs, churches and business-industryrctailers. A "Best of Show” traveling trophy will be awarded to the lop entry, which will get lo keep it during 1998. Entries will be judged on overall ex­ cellence. originality and uniqueness of design. The parade route again will start al lhe Kmart parking lot. go cast on Court Street to Michigan Avenue, north and west to Slate Street and then return to Kmart. Those who want to have an entry may stop hy the chamber office or call Lorraine Palmer at 945-3866. Trip to visit Renoir exhibit The Thomapplc Arts Council of Barry County and River Bend Travel will sponsor a bus trip Sunday. Dec. 14. to the Art Institute of Chicago to view the works of Pierre Auguste Renoir. The exhibit. “Renior's FMrtraits: Im­ pressions of an Age." is the first major traveling exhibit devoted to his works. Sixty-five public and private collectors have contributed portraits for the show­ ing. Though the trip is a month and half away. Reservations must be made by Friday. Nov. 14. The bus will leave al 7:30 a.m. Sun­ day. Dec. 14. and return at 10 p.m. There will be ample time for shopping in downtown Chicago. Cost of the trip is $55. which in­ cludes coffee and rolls cn route, the ticket to the exhibit and round-trip transportation, lhe trip will be limited to the first 40 people. To make reservations, call 945-9852. pation in the Michigan Energy Cooperative, a consortium of school districts which will allow Delton-Kellogg to purchase energy (gas and electricity) at a rale lower than it is currently paying. Wells said there was no fee required to join the cooperative. Joining the consortium is one example of the way the district is trying lo maximize its financial resources. Wells said. Doing so will allow the district to find funds to strengthen instructional programs, such as the band program. The district recently hired a new band director and asked him to "sub­ stantially improve our band program." Wells said. However, upgrading the program "lakes (financial) resources" in order lo pay new band equipment, the repair of existing equipment, and so forth. Saving money in some areas can thus give the district more money lor improvement of other areas Wells said. At the meeting Monday, the new band di­ rector. Brian Beule. reported on his progress thus far. saying the band had a "successful 1997 marching season." Beutc instituted a new "High School Marching Band Award" this year, he said. The recipient for 1997 was mcllophonc player Mara Bcm us. The award takes into account a student's anito^, commitment, sacrifice, discipline, leadership ability, and musical proficiency. Beule said Bcmus and two other students, trombone player Bobbie Jo Mann and per­ cussionist Jack Baird, played with lhe Uni­ versity of Michigan band last Saturday. Two other students. Cori Cypret and Amanda Leinaar. both tenor saxaphonc players, will be attending an all-day workshop Nov. 21 at Central Michigan University where Ike students will receive instruction from one of the university's professors. Beule said the band has scheduled a Christmas concert for December 11. Next week is American Education Week, and at Monday's meeting board Vice President Joe Nolo expressed thanks lo the DK staff, “who have worked so hard lo make this an excellent school district.” Wells said the school board will celebrate the week by vending sheet cakes lo school buildings and support staff buildings that say "In honor of all of those who help our chil­ dren leant and dream." Local day care center could close if new location isn’t found by Mary Warner Staff Writer The possible closing of Rainbow Learning Center in Hastings may force 30 families in the community lo seek alternate day care fa­ cilities for lheir children. A conflict that erupted between Peace Community Church of God. which houses the day care operation, and the director of the day care center. Pat McCollum, has resulted in a legal settlement agreement staling that the center can no longer be housed at the church after Nov. 30. According to the church's pastor. John Mellish, "the dispute was over whether (the day care center) was a ministry of the church or Pat's personal business." The day care facility was first begun three years ago as a ministry of the church, with McCollum as director. The settlement agreement said McCollum and the church were al odds over "the owner­ ship. management and operation of Rainbow Learning Center." The agreement stales that "both (lhe church) and McCollum have claimed that the other party owes it/hcr money for damages, costs, labor, lost income and reimbursement fix services and materials." The agreement limits any monetary claims on either side for damages, costs, labor, lost income and reimbursement to $7,500. and requires any unresolved claims to be subject to binding arbitration. McCollum said she is having trouble find­ ing alternative quarters for the center. Any building housing the day care facility must conform to slate licensing requirements hav­ ing to do with the installation of certain fire safely and environmental features, etc. Theresa Stephens, a Hastings resident who has two children enrolled at the day care cen­ ter. said if the center closes, "there’s going to be a lot of families who arc going lo be without day care, and this town is going to be in the same crisis it would have been in if Learn 'N Play had shut down.” Learn 'N Play is a day care center located on Broadway just north cf Hastings. Pent nock Hospital, former owners of Learn 'N Play, had planned to close the facility, but instead sold it. and it remains open. "You can't leave a community with hardly any day care services." Stephens said. "The day care resources are just not plentiful is this town." Stephens said she hopes someone* will come through with an offer of facilities for McCollum. Stephens said she likes the day care center because it has."an excellent staff who are "very reliable." She said lhe staff is "all wailing for that last miracle lo come through" so the center can remain open. -FINAL BUFFER’ continued from page 1 authority board have no legal recourse if there are design or construction flaws in the project, officials said. The statute of limitations has already expired for one of the system's equipment suppliers, it was noted ai this week's county board meeting. And « least one of the parlies involved in the project has an arbitration clause in its contract. Cichy, who has been researching the sewage system's problems since April, complained ahgtit jhe selection j>f the Wisconsin firm because lhe attorney had recommended the! other firm and because she said Donohue & Associates submitted lheir bid "out of professional courtesy” to Progressive Engineers, designers of the plant. "Il will take four to five weeks to complete their (Donohue's) study. We don't have four to five weeks because of the statute of limitations." Cichy said. "It was staled that he would only look at the construction aspects of the system if absolutely necessary. We have data that the influent is coming in too cold. Why wouldn't you start at construction unless this is starting to lead to a coverup or a whitewash? Is this firm going to try somehow to fix some sort of blame onto Aqua-Aerobic because their statute of limitations expired last year? she asked. Aqua-Aerobic Systems Inc. of Rockford. 111., recommended by Progressive Architecture Engineering Planning of Grand Rapids, supplied lhe equipment for the sequencing batch reactor (SBR) activated sludge treatment system for Southwest Bany. Delton resident John Hosier, who also has been researching lhe treatment plant problems, contends the construction of the forced main pipes should be a priority of the investigation, rather than the plant, al this point. Commissioner Burd said last month that a spot check of sewer pipes revealed I hat about 10 percent were placed "too shallow and not put in at the right specifications at 5.5 feet (below the surface)." Hosier was not at this week's county board meeting, but he wrote a letter this week to the Barry County Public Works asking "how deep are these pipes? "Are they at a minimum of 5.5 feet or not? All I am asking for is the data needed by this board to decide whether to proceed with a lawsuit or not. These 1.700 homeowners paid and arc paying $14.5 million (45 percent over budget) for this system to be built correctly... So having the firm of Donohue conduct an investigation of only the plant is not going to shed any light on the location of the pipes." He contends that if some of the pipes are too shallow, that is a logical reason why the treatment plant is not operating effectively in cold weather. An Aqua-Aerobic training manual lists temperature as the first primary factor associated with the rale of nitrification (the oxidation of ammonia to nitrate) in an activated sludge system. The manual states that ''temperature is a very important factor in determining the nite of nitrification in the system, but it is a factor which the operator has little control over. Nitrifying bacteria reproduce more slowly and arc less active as wastewater temperatures decrease. Therefore, the rate of nitrification in an AquaSBR would generally be expected to decrease with decreasing temperature. After a population of nitrifying bacteria is developed in a basin, if the temperature drops below 10 degrees Centigrade it is normally possible lo maintain the nitrificr population, but if the population is lost, it may not be possible lo re-establish lhe nitrifiers until wastewater temperatures rise. Therefore, it is important to maintain a stable operation and avoid over-wasting sludge or shocking the biomass during cold weather operation." Cichy told county commissioners this week that she believes they "have been outfoxed by lhe local (Sewer &. Waler Authority) board. “All wc want is fairness and justice and if those pipes have to be re-buried so be it," she said. County Board Ciiairman Jim Bailey said he hoped that people will give the Donohue firm the opportunity to do ils job "instead of (people) claiming a coverup or whitewash. Give them an opportunity to go in. review and find out what's happened... We know there are lime constraints. "...I don't think we want to jump in now and say we don't approve of who lhey (the Sewer & Waler Authority) picked, so we’re going to go ahead and file suit." Bailey said. "...Maybe wc do." Burd said. "It is my hope that wc don't overpower the Sewer Authority Board." County Administrator Michael Brown said. "Ultimately they have to run this. I don't want to run the sewer authority and I don't believe you want lo run the sewer, so you clearly have to work on the same lines." Burd reminded the board that the county got involved in pursuing possible legal action if necessary against the parlies in the sewer project because the "Sewer Authority Board wasn't doing anything... Thai's the only reason anything got started and then they go against the opinion of the attorney that wc sent them... We're the ones with the ultimate responsibility here because we're the ones that get stuck paying the bonds off... if it comes lo lhal. I don't think our position is protected if we ask an attorney'* opinion and the Sewer Authority Board goes against that opinion." Commissioner Robert Wenger said he disagreed. "Wc should work with and through them (the sewer authority)." and "not lake the ball out of their hands." "I don't want il in our hands," Burd responded. "I didn't want il to start with... They hadn't been taking action. Thai's why we had to." Burd said. "What's our involvement from this point onT he asked. •! Bailey said he sees lhe county** involvement as making sure its attorney protects the county's interest and watches the expiration dates for the statute of limitations. He noted that a suit can be filed "until 4:30 or 5 (p.m.) the day of expiration. Bailey said it was important that Donohue finishes its evaluation prior to the expiration. Commissioner Emmet Herrington said he secs the county's position "as lhe final buffer between either misfeasance or malfeasance and the taxpayer. The full faith and credit of Barry County — that's what we are to protect." Bailey noted that "We voted that if it came down lo the statute of limitations running out .then Michael, myself and Rod.... we could go ahead and authorize il (legal action) lo be done lo protect lhe interests of Bany County... Wc could still call a special meeting (to decide), and I think that's the way I would probably prefer il. I would rather have lhe full eight of us make 'a decision rather than three of us." Cichy. during public comment, read a letter "into the minutes" from Jack Slocum, president of lhe Greater Wall Lake Association, representing about 280 families. \ See “FINAL BUFFER* cent mi page IM Hastings woman dies in motorcycle crash A Hastings woman who just wanted lo take a motorcycle ride "down to the comer and hack" on her husband's 1978 Harley Davidson Saturday afternoon was killed when she was unable to negotiate a curve on Cogswell Road near Charlton Drive. Cathi Sue Bowerman. 37. was pronounced dead al Pennock Hospital after efforts by ambulance crews and Aero Med doctors were unsuccessful, according to a report by the Barn County Sheriffs Department. Bowerman, who was not wearing a helmet and did not have a cycle endorsement on her driver's license, was traveling about 30 miles per hour when the accident occurred, accord­ ing to a witness. “She was apparently coming off a black­ top onto a gravel road and was trying to make a curve." said Barry County Undcrshcriff Don Ford. The witness, who was burning leaves in his yard nearby, did not sec the accident oc­ cur. but heard lhe bike coming down the road and then suddenly go silent. Upon investigation, the witness discovered Bowerman pinned on the ground with the motorcycle on top of her next to a tree. Bowerman was well known in the Hast­ ings community, having worked previously al the Barry County Clerk's office and as the manager of the Olde Tow nc Tavern on South Jefferson Street. She most recently had been operating an upholstery business out of her home. Bowerman, who was the mother of two girls. Nicole Earl and Andra Murphy, both of Hastings, was married lo Steve Bower­ man. She was a native of Battle Creek and-a 1978 graduate of Hastings High School. Friends and relatives remember Cathi as someone who could make people smile, i "She was a really good friend that made you laugh and smile." said Ken and Thelma James after attending her funeral Tuesday. “She was a uonderful woman and a terrific friend." said Trudy Daniel. i “She was bright, beautiful, charming and very bold." said Shawnie Burnett. "She didn’t mind telling you what was on her mind." •1 Another friend recalled her as a woman of compassion in a time of need. "Cathi touched my life and my son. Ja­ cob's life greatly since the death of my wife back in February." said Skip Vandcrhoff. "She invited us down for supper nearly every week. My son always knew that she was there for him. She will be greatly missed al our house." Bowerman was also reported to be a "de1 voted mother" interested in motorcycle rid­ ing. the outdoors and gardening. Services were held at Girrbach Funeral Home, followed by a motorcycle procession and a luncheon at the Hastings Moose Lodge. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 13, 1997 — Page 3 Geiger talks child care, term limits, education at First Friday by David T. Young Editor Child care, term limits and education were lhe dominant issues in a talk and discussion Iasi week with Slate Rep. Terry Geiger at the First Friday forum. Geiger, a Republican who has made sev­ eral appearances at the Democratic Partysponsored series, talked at length and an­ swered questions about child care. He noted lhal he recently introduced a bill lhal would allow small-time day care providers to slay in business without having to be licensed and regulated by the slate government. He said his bill is geared to helping people who would like to have relatives, friends or neighbors take care of up lo four children in lheir homes without them having to comply with stale regulations. "I've worked with a lol of people offering day care on a limited basis." he said. "Il's dif­ ficult for them io become licensed." Geiger said. "Wc should let parents, who are as qualified as anyone, determine the quality of day care lhey want." One of the best reasons for the bill, he said, is economic. Too many parents, partic­ ularly single mothers, can't afford expensive licensed child care, which can cost as much as $200 a week. For example, he said, "With changes in welfare, wc still haven't resolved three is­ sues. transportation, medical care and afford­ able. quality day care. "Il's not a rural or urban problem, it's a statewide problem." Basically, he said he wants to take gov­ ernment out of parents' decisions about child care. Geiger said he hopes to have the bill passed before lhe end of lhe year. Most of the audience was receptive lo the idea, but one woman said. "So if I got a plea bargain (for a child abuse offense) and moved next door and you liked me and went to work. I could watch your kids." But Eileen Oehler said she likes the idea of loosening rules on child care providers. One man said he thinks it's a good idea for "a single mom with kids who makes $6 an hour at fast-food restaurant." Blanche Munjoy. chairwoman of the Barry County Democratic Party, said she can't be­ lieve that a working single parent has to pay as much as one-third of his or her gross in­ come on day care. State Rep. Terry Geiger (right) and Jim Pino share a laugh after Pino praised the lawmaker for his stand against the death penalty. "He's not all bad. even if he is a Republican," said Pino at the First Friday forum. Geiger said some of the rules set forth by government are cumbersome and even silly. For example, whole milk is mandated for kids in child care, even though many parents these days prefer 2 percent. And there are rules lhal tell how much peanut butler should be used on bread and what type of soap may he available in the bathroom. "Regulation forces you lo become a busi­ ness manager rather than a mom who watches kids for pay." he said. He said his bill is targeted to day care providers in "common sense, family-type homes, where you know the people quite well." The legislator acknowledged lhal there is a powerful lobby for licensed child care providers lhal "won't allow any discussion of loosening of day care regulations." He added, however, that there are many small-time unlicensed providers who operate in neighborhoods all over the stale. Bob Dwyer asked what the maximum number of children in unlicensed day care should be. Geiger replied. "No more than four." Dwyer said his daughter had a good experi­ ence at the Learn 'N Play center and the cost was SI20 a week, he said he is concerned Geiger's bill could open lhe door to the pro­ cess of creating "a dumping ground in front of a TV set." Geiger said that he has heard from many parents who would like the option of allow­ ing friends, neighbors and relatives watch lheir children. He added that il would be good for latch-key kids who are home alone be­ fore of after school. "I don't know if I'd want to send a fifth­ grader to Learn 'N Play.’ he said. "I don't think you can set up enough centers to ac­ complish this." Much of lhe discussion about education focused on the Stale Legislature's handling of the Durant decision. The Michigan. Supreme Court recently ruled that the stale in violation of the Headlee Amendment in expanding special education mandates without funding lhem about 17 years ago. Eighty-four school dis­ tricts sued and the high court ruled earlier this year lhal lhey must be repaid $2! 1 mil­ lion. However, many lawmakers argue that lhe districts lhal didn't sue also should be paid in lhe interests of fairness, w hich has increased lhe bill lo about a billion dollars. After wrestling with lhe problem of how lo pay for about three months, lhere is a compromise on the table. In it. the S4 dis­ tricts lhal sued will eel their $211 million now and the others will get half now and the other half over 10 years, with the money coming out of (he general fund. Geiger said he's not entirely in support of the plan because "legislatures have been gixxJ at not keeping promises" and future lawmakers may not want to honor the agreement five to ten years down the road. "I don't think it's a perfect solution, but it's the best we can do." lie said. Testing was another education issue dis­ cussed. Geiger said lhe slate's original attempt to come up with a proficiency test for high school juniors was a failure, so a new one with different components is expected lo be a big improvement. Tlic changes include giv­ ing the lest to seniors, shortening it and hav­ ing the results graded by Michigan teachers rather than somebody from South Carolina. "We've got pretty high quality teachers in this slate." he said. "I’d rather sec them grade it." He added. "The problem was in the way they (the tests) were scored. "The kids were led to believe that they failed. Most kids knew the sluff, lhey just couldn't apply lheir knowledge." Munjoy said she opposes legislation that would forbid schools to open before Labor Day. saying il would force children to attend classes two weeks later in June, not a good time lo learn. Geiger agreed, saying he supports letting local school boards and teachers decide that issue. "Thai's not a decision we need lo make al the stale level." he said. "I think it's a local policy decision. Il (mandating schools to open after Labor Day) is not necessarily good for kids." Munjoy added that she thinks the deck is slacked in favor of sch<x)l boards in collect­ ing bargaining. Teachers have no right to strike, but there is no penalty for school boards that fail lo negotiate in good faith, she said. Term limits also was discussed. Michigan voters in 1994 approved a mea­ sure that limits the governor and slate sena­ tors to two. four-ycar terms of service and congressmen and stale representatives to three, two-year terms. Geiger was asked why Gov. John Engler, a vocal supporter oi term limits four years ago. is seeking his third four-ycar term. It is not unlawful for Engler to do so because he was first elected in 1990 while the ballot ini­ tiative was approved in "94. "He (Engler) is willing lo live within the law." Geiger said. It also was noted that Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith will run for his fourth term next year and Stale Senator Joanne Emmons has announced for her third four-ycar term. Geiger said there is some conft den afcnul term limits because there arc legal chal­ lenges. particularly one in California The stale lawmaker said he supported term limits and would not rule out a run for a seat in the State Senate if he finishes his third term in the State House. Because of term limits legislation. "In 1999. the most experienced legislator will have only four years." Geiger said. He added that if he is re-elected next year, he would be a leader in the Republican Party caucus, which he said he's nut sure is a good thing with his lack of experience. "Il look me two years just to learn how to effectively move legislation," he said. "It look me two years lo learn when lo play politics and when not lo... Sometimes we need lo get rid of the party colors and go lo someone of the other party lo get something done." When asked what he would do if he could rewrite the legislation, he said he would try something like limiting lawmakers to 12 years in one house or 16 years of combined service. "There arc some people who say. ’you're violating my rights if you won’t let me vote for that person (an incumbent) again." Geiger acknowledged that slate legislators and senators have "one of lhe cushiest" med­ ical benefit programs and that legislators make $52,000 a year with about $7,000 in annual expenses, plus retirement. Jim Pino, host of the forum series, then said it's hypocrisy for conservative politi­ cians to he against a national health program when they have such good ones themselves, paid for by taxpayers. IRS reform bill passes House, local citizens learn at ‘Coffee’ by Shelly Sulser and the Associated Press The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill 426-4 Nov. 5 that will overhaul the IRS if Senate support is similarly broad, according lo a representative from Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith's office. Sara Linsmeier, district communication di­ rector. told Hastings residents attending the Legislative Coffee Monday at the County Seal Restaurant that if the bill becomes law. taxpayers will be able to sue the Internal Revenue Service. She cited an example of one citizen who was fined $49 by the IRS for making a 17-cent mistake on a lax re­ turn. Senate Democrats have urged the Senate lo act on lhe IRS overhaul bill this year and ac­ cused Republicans of playing politics by de­ laying a vote until 1998. according to a re­ port on the issue by the Associated Press. "The Republicans either want this as an (campaign) issue in *98. or lhey want to do something for lhe people in *97. Il's just that simple." said Sen. Wendell Ford. D-Ky. Ford was among 42 Senate Democrats who sent a letter urging Majority Leader Trent Lott of Mississippi lo call up lhe IRS reform bill for a vote before Congress ad­ journs for the year. On the subject of giving President Clinton "fast track" authority lo negotiate trade deals that congress couldn't modify. Linsmeier said Congressman Smith is seeking public opinion on the matter. Linsmeier reported the house vole on the issue has been postponed. "Wc'vc received about 1,000 calls lo our office about lhal from citizens," Linsmeier said. "Nick is trying lo gel a feel for how the people feel about it." Organized labor groups generally opposed the trade deal, saying il would drive down wages in this country by making American workers compete with cheap foreign labor. Farm groups generally back the trade deal because sales of farm commodities overseas arc a big boost lo the economy in the Mid­ west. U.S. Rep. Leonard Boswell has sought to alter the measure so it would include assur­ ances that trading partners were effectively enforcing laws against child labor. That was ultimately rejected, but Boswell said he was assured early Monday that both Clinton and House Speaker Newt Gingrich were willing to accept mild restrictions on child labor that Boswell had drafted. Boswell represents a heavily rural district, and got lhe backing of most major farm groups in the last election. He’s being challenged by Slate Sen. Larry McKibben of Marshalltown. Both McK­ ibben and slate Republican leaders have al­ ready started criticizing Boswell for his posi- CITY COUNCIL, continued from page 1 neighboring property owner) and 1 shouldn't have to pay for sewer and waler wc already have... We're not interested in participating (in a special assessment district)." "Then there is no sense to go forward with this." said Councilman Das id Jxspcrsc. If Habitat agrees, lhe watci will be ex­ tended down Thom Street to the property for its planned house and the water main will be looped, the latter al city expense. It was noted that instead Habitat lo have a well drilled and a septic tank put in. but that would be a lot more expensive. • Referred to the Planning Commission a request from Judy and Adolfo Jacinto to have the city vacate a portion of North Jefferson Street. • Decided against taking pan in a project in fiber optic cable would be installed for a possible network for the city, the Hastings Area Schools, the Barry Intermediate School District, the Hastings Public Library and lhe Hastings campus of Kellogg Community College. The city's share of the cost for such a communications system would have been $91,380 "My intuition tells me not to do il." Jaspcrsc said. "I hate not to be on the cutting edge... but I don't sec it as a priority." The city, however, plans to encourage the library to pursue some kind of role in the fiber optics system. "There is a definite advantage for the li­ brary to be hooked up with lhe schools." City manager Howard Penrod said "But there is no great advantage lor us." He said phone communications and data transfer would be of the most interest to the* city. • Approved the appointment of Campbell. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield and Carrie Hine from the Barry Soil and Wa­ ter Conservation District lo a Tree City Ad­ visory Board. The city intends to apply for 'Tree City" status, which would enable it lo get grants. Penrod said the designation also "gives you the opportunity to get recognition for something you already do (take proper care of tress within the municipality)." Lake Odessa is the nearest community lhal already has earned such a designation. • Received and placed on file a request from the Planning Commission that council consider North Street through the Hastings North Apartment project. ’ Renewed its five-year agreement with the BIRCH (Barry . Irving. Rutland. Carlton and Hastings townships) Rural Fire Association, which goes through June 30. 2202. Councilman Barry Wood said he is "un­ comfortable" with the Hastings fire chief and city manager both sitting on the BIRCH hoard and voted "no." • Received ils audit from representatives from Plante and Moran Penrod said council members can review the audit and bring back questions at the next regular meeting or any tune Tire city manager added (hat lhe audit is open to public inspection. • Approved a lease agreement for two I‘>94 police cars, for use by Chief Jerry Saner and the city police detective. Saner said the cost is about $331.90 per month for one. a Pon­ tiac Grand Prix from Blankcnslcin and $322.38 per month for lhe other, a Chevy Lumina from Seif tion on the issue. Boswell said he drafted details of the pro­ posed restrictions on chiljl labor to demon­ strate he was willing to back lhe measure if his concerns were addressed. Linsmeier also reported that Smith’s pro­ posed Social Security Solvency Act. which would let workers own, manage and invest part of their 12.4 percent in payroll taxes, has gained support from Steve Forbes. Jack Kemp and Alan Greenspan. Also attending lhe coffee Monday was John Robinette, staff assistant to Third Dis­ trict Congressman Vcm Ehlers. Robinette mentioned briefly lhal Ehlers has been busy working on spending bills, legislation affecting charter schools and lhe last in a series of China related bills. Ehlers also has been putting effort into a science and technology policy. Robinette said. "Mr. Ehlers is a scientist and is really strong on that issue," said Robinette, "and he wants to focus on the long term frame­ work of the science policy." Sen. Joanne Emmons was unable to attend the event in Hastings Munday, but her staff assistant Tom Chadwick updated lhe audi­ ence on her work in Michigan Legislature Emmons, who chairs lhe Education Sub­ committee. will be hearing testimony Nov. 18 on the High School Proficiency Test that is being reviewed by lhe legislature after widespread misunderstanding about its pur­ pose, Chadwick said. "Business groups came lo the legislators and said, 'wc need standards'." said Chadwick of the test's origin, noting that employers struggled to find employees who could use basic reading, writing and mathematics skills. After the proficiency test was developed for high school students, complaints surfaced that it was loo long and lhal parents feared the test results would hurt their children's chances of entering college. The test now is being reconsidered and re­ vamped. Chadwick said, and he invited any­ one interested lo attend lite hearings and tes­ tify. In another matter, he talked about the 650 Lifer Law that automatically puls away for life without parole anyone who is caught with 650 grams of drugs. Since its passage, the law has only put away 120 people in Michigan. “The 650 Lifer Law was put on lhe books lo gel the drug kingpins." said Chadwick. "But what they have been catching are not drug kingpins, but the people delivering lhe drugs for the kingpins. They arc the ones be­ ing sent lo prison for life." Chadwick said as a result, there has been a movement to repeal the law and leave the sentencing decision up to the individual judges. "Joanne has called all five prosecutors in her district and all of them told her they like it lhe way it is." said Chadwick. "So she voted against it (the changes.)" Nobody in Bany County has been sen­ tenced to life in prison under the law. Chad­ wick said. "So il docs not have a big effect on us or lhe stale as a whole." said Chadwick. In spite of Emmons' vote, however, the Michigan Senate passed lhe new law, but added an amendment lhal says lhal if a per­ son convicted of a felony commits another felony while on parole, that person will have lo serve two consecutive maximum terms. "Il’s a tough on crime’ amendment," Chadwick said. Chadwick pointed about that all members of the house and the governor arc up for re­ election, "so no one wants to look soft on crime." The bill has yet to be voted on in the House, he said. 87th District Rep. Terry Geiger was also in attendance, and repealed information about the Durant special education funding case and pending child care licensing legislation (sec story on "First Friday" forum). Attorney general hopefuls visit Two Republican Party candidates for attorney general were in Hastings last Friday night for a Barry County GOP dessert. John Smietanka (shown above), who ran unsuccessfully against Attorney General Frank Kelley in 1994, and Frank Fitzgerald, a state representative from Eaton County since 1966, stopped in at the Hastings American Legion post to talk with the GOP faithful and discuss the election next year. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13, 1997 LETTERS.,.from FINANCIAL FOCUS Character education meeting* open to public Mutual funds are where the money is The notorious bank robber Willie Sutton said he robbed bank* because that's where the money is. This column often discusses mutual fund* The investmenu in this fund have been any­ thing but static over the put 60 year*. Familiar names have come, gone and come again in a changing portfolio. The fund's success, along with the success of hundreds of other mutual money is. In fact, one in every four U.S. house­ holds owns mutual funds. A* of year-end 1996. individual* owned 75 percent of the $3.5 trillion of mutual fund asset*. active management of any portfolio of common slocks. benefits of professional management. A study of one of the oldest U.S. mutual fund* illustrates the rewards of successful management. strutted out of a closed-end investment compa­ ny badly damaged in the stock market collapse that began in 1929 and hit bottom in 1932. A look at the fund's changing portfolio over the years illusraae* how it* manager* moved with the economy. Al the close of 1935. slocks representing the automobile industry made up 17 percent of the fund's portfolio. Ten year* later, in December 1945. oil Mocks had become lhe largest industry holding, representing 7 percent of the portfolio. By 1955, the biggest holdings included many companies providing the raw materials that were in growing demand by consumer*, industry and defense. One aluminum and three 7.5 percent of lhe portfolio. Prosperity and the Cold War best describe the years 1956 - 1965. and the fund el turned America into a nation of tourist* and business travelers. During 1966 - 1975. with the energy crisis at There also was a major influx of computer elec­ tronics companies; IBM. MCA and others accounted for more than 13 percent of the port­ folio. Inflation and recovery set the acene from 1976 - 1985. with interest rates peaking and then beginning a long period of decline. By 1995, technology, communications, data pro­ cessing. electronic* and telecommunications companies comprised about a fifth of the fund's From 1996 - 1995. there was a strong mar­ ket, with two sharp setbacks. Banking was the major industry. as bank* came out of a long period of problems and became an excellent value. Health care also came to be a large part of the portfolio. It keeps more than memories alive, American Heart Association. 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Please plan to attend if you feel this issue relates to you in any way. If you can't attend, or you're just curious about the issue, call me at 948-9K3K to express your opinions. My wife or myself will take notes of your con­ cerns and try our best to provide you with the information we have. Maybe we won't have an answer, but we should be able to point you in the direction of an answer. The following are some of the facts regard­ ing character education from the Internet: On a web page. President Clinton’s support and encouragement of character education is addressed, under “Promoting character educa­ tion as part of every curriculum." This web page contains the president's outline for edu­ cation reform that resulted in his being billed xs the "Education President" during the last election. Another web page, titled "SEC. 10103. Partnerships in Character Education Pilot Project," is the federal legislation that defines what character education means to the federal Department of Education. “In general applicants desiring funding under this part shall develop character education programs that incorporate the following elements of character." Paragraph G. on page 2. under “Elements of Character" says. “Any other ele­ ments deemed appropriate by the members of the partnership." The partnership is lo consist of state and local educational agencies (para­ graph 1 of the section). The preamble of the Stale of Michigan's policy on character, referred to as "a policy on character education.” in the Iasi sentence of page 3. sounds patriotic. 1 am strongly in agreement with lhe quotes from George Wxshington. Abraham Lincoln.and others. Morality, heaven, our Creator and virtue arc words used frequently in the quotes chosen by lhe Michigan Board of Education. In the poli­ cy on character, the slate board refers lo American principles that transcend (rise above) religious beliefs. This is where I get lost. How can morality, a concept of heaven, the idea of a “creator" or virtues somehow rise above the religion that created them? Remember the separation of church and slate issues of today? These guys can’t be talking about a kind of morality I could endorse. For the Hxstings Area School Systems, school board, lhe suggesl:on to include char­ acter education in our schools wxs made in January 1997. The suggestion came out of lhe systems analysis committee in lhe spring, and wxs then referred lo lhe school board for approval The school board referred lhe idea over lo the curriculum committee in lhe sum­ mer. The curriculkty committee then referred Write Us A letter: The Heelings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. 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The school board referred the matter to a par­ ent committee. My first question at the first meeting in October was: “What is our working definition of character education?" The school board member present at the meeting said that she didn't know and that these parent committee meetings were supposed to develop that. Most of the people at the meeting were employed or otherwise affiliated with the Hastings school system. Relatively few of the people present • were there simply as concerned parents. I can definitely say that there was not enough peo­ ple there at all to provide a solid cross section of our town. A solid cross section would be required lo provide input before I would feel lhal lhe morality, virtue, ethics and principles of our community were being fairly voted on. Character education is not required lo improve discipline in our school system. In lhe Hastings High School student handbook, on page 14. in lhe "police use" paragraph, the school system states its intent and ability to prosecute students and parents, using police when necessary, for failure lo comply with school policies. It is my contention lhal if the school system wants respect for their rule* and regulations from parents and student*, then enforcement of the existing rules should do the trick. Character education is about teaching our kids what is right and what is wrong. It's about a government definition for caring, respect, citizenship and responsibility land right lo add lo our change the deal because they must maintain that “separation of church and state." If character education is not about discipline, its not about right from wron^. then lhe school board should expbin what it wxs talking about for these last 11 months ip those committees on this topic. Why wasn't this issue mentioned at the last parent-teacher conference? If it was. what did the parents say? Robert Webb Hastings good examples Congratulations to all the young men on the Hastings varsity football team for a “winning season." They did a great job and everyone should be very proud of what they have accom­ plished. I have been watching most of these young men play football since they were in fourth and fifth grades in HYAA. They have brought me no end of enjoyment watching lhem play these years. I am concerned about some of what 1 have heard lhal has happened off lhe field and when they get back to lhe locker room. When I heard that after a loss earlier in the season, the team members were cussed at by coaches and were told they were a disgrace lo their school and the city, needless lo say my blood boiled. Apparently, some coaches don't hear what lhe P.A. announcer says prior to and during the game about good sportsmanship that is part of the O-K While Conference and all the other conferences herein Michigan and nationwide . I feel that the coaches who were guilty of this should publicly apologize lo the learn players and their parents. As far a* I'm con­ cerned there is no place in high school sports for this kind of outburst. Coaches are sup* posed lo be helping to sei a good example for these young men. Some example! • Once again my heartiest congratulations to all lhe Saxons Football squad. They did your­ selves proud. One proud grandma. Marian S. Kane, Hastings Know Your Legislators US. Senate Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Diricsen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Lavin, Democrat, Russell Sanata Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigen Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phono (616) 456-2531. Mck Tormeta, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappie. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United State* House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phono (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St, Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 3654030. Vernon Ehtors, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton. Woodtand, RuMand, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-ffiMs of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phono (202) 225-3831. DMrfct office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Mck SmMh, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnotown and Aaoyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phono (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line tor Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (al of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lanaing, Meh. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th Qistrict (al ol Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014; Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642 * 1-800-AHA-USA1 HastingsBaNNER Public Opinion providers should be licensed. What do you think? PuWubad by Nastiags 9 a—ir, A Ovinon of J-Ad Graphic* Inc 1952 N Broadway (•18) 945-9554 Vce President Treasurer Secretary • NEWSBOOM • David T Vbung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Asustant Editor) Shelly Suiter Helen Mudry Cindy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Mabel Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Cutstfied ads accepted Monday through Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Uehard Coast, MMdlevUle: Cody O’Neill Dan Buerge she should be licensed. She Iteitriytlsa kaus: S2S par year n Barry County $27 per year tfi adjoining counties $29 00 pet year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 being licensed — she felt she Krv. Want Pierce. Lake Meua Jcsslyn Best, Caledonia: If parenu have confidence "No. I don't think so. unless h's a day in a neighbor, why not lei _ care center. than take cw of lhe children' I'm still in high school. I While licensing has ils baby sit for other people.* benefits, we need a certain amount of latitude for choices Judy Brwwu, Hastings: Hastings: "A close friend would be a lot leu expensive. It wouldn't take lhe whole paycheck." "I think that child care providers should be licensed and supervised." Naahvill*! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13, 1997 — Page 5 Curtis A. “Jack" Bowman Ebner R Anders HASTINGS - Elmer P Anders, age 10. of Hittings, pissed away Monday, November 10. 199? it las home. Mr. Anders was born it his home on Wilkins Rd. on August 29,1917, lhe son of William and Mabel Anders (Johnson). He attended the Brush Ridge School through the Sth grade and ticn had to help his parents on the farm as his father had suffered a stroke. He had married Rutii G. Horn on September 14,1946 at lhe Banfield Church in Benfield. To thia union was born William D. Auden on December 31. 1948 ' Mr. Anders was employed at lhe E W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 31 years and coerinued lo help his parents on the farm until mi. He and his wife cared for his mother, Mabel Anders, then 90 and his aunt, Ethel Anders, ■hen 84 and in a wheelchair lhe both of lhem for 4 yean and Aunt Ethel for ? yean. Mr. Auden had attended the Intcr-Lakea Barnist Church in Delton. He was preceded in death by his pareos; a brother. Frederick Anden and a sister, Ethelya Thompson, both of Hastings Mr. Anders is survived by his wife, Rudi; a eon. William D. Anders, at home; several sisKn-ia-law and brothers-in-law; several nances sad nephews; dear friends, Gerald * Lots Gibsoo and many other friends aad relatives Funeral services will be held at 11:00 aon Thusday, November 13, 1997 at the laser­ takes Baptist Church in Delicti. Pastor Matt Smith officiating. Interment will take place at Broth Ridge Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Barry Community Hospice or the Inter-Lakes Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Edward E. “Pete" Anderson HASTINGS - Edward E. "Pele" Anderson, age 64, of Hastings, passed away. Tuesday. November 11, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Andersoo was bom on June 6. 1933 in Saranac, the son of Admiral Dewey and Ruby Jane (Soon) Andersoo. He was raised in the Hasticgs area and attended the Wccome Careers School ami graduated from Hastings High School in 1934. He was married to Phylr leanne Scobey on July 4, 1955. Mr. Andersoo served in the United States Navy from 1934 until 1958. He was employed for over 30 years for the United Stales Postal Service Office in Hast­ ings. retiring in April 1988 due to ill health Mr. Andersoo was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge *628, he was an avid sportsman enjoying especially bowling, golfing, motorcy­ cling. snowmobiling. fishing, Nascar racing aad and ardent University of Michigan 'ootball fan. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Andersoo is survived by his wife. Phylis. two sons. Kevin (Sucy) Anderson of Middleville and Jon (Laura) Anderson of Hast­ ings; two daughters. Cam (Kenneth) Lloyd and Molly (Frank) Winans, both of Hastings; eight grandchildren; five sisters. Borgia (Richard) McKibbin of Delton, Lois (Gerald) Gibson of Ddton, Jeanne (Loe) Taggart of Hastings; Joyce (Fred) Mills of Manistee and Susie (Dell) Meagan of Whitehall; three brothers, Robert (Ono) Andmoo of Elk Rapids, Jim (Nancy) Anderson of Kincheloe. West Virginia and Gerald "Sonny" (Donna) Andersoo of Battle Creek; aeveral nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held al 10:00 am. until lhe funeral lime on Thursday. November 13,1997. Funeral services will be held at 11.00 a.m. on Thursday, November 13,1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial will lake place at lhe Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township, Barry County. Memorial cornributioes may be made to Welcome Corners Uniled Methodist Church. |_______ Virginia M. McLaughlin |____________Marian F. Smith__________ HASTINGS - Virginia M. McLaughlin, age 71, of Hastings, passed away oo Thursday. November 6. 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. McLaughlin was born oo October 19, 1926 in Christian County, Kentucky, lhe daughter of Davis A Mahala (Wright) Shanklin. She was raised in Christian County and attended schools there, graduating in 1944 from Elkton High School. Mrs. McLaughlin was married to Richard E. McLaughlin oo May 5, 1951 and moved lo Hastings in 1954. She was employed as a secretary in Haitings Physician offices for many yean and in the offices of Hastings Manufacturing Company for several yean, retiring in 1990. Mrs McLaughlin was preceded in death by her parents; a son. Jerry Shanklin; brother, Thomas. Mn McLaughlin is survived by her husband. Richard; two sons, Michael Shanklin of niocnix, Arizona. Richard (Kay) McLaugh­ lin of St Johns; one daughter, Phyllis McLaughlin of Hastings; granddaughter, Kris­ ten (Andrew) Cove of Hastings; grandson. Cun Norris of Hastings; great grandson. Damon Cove; three sisters, Mary Frances, Mildred, Peggy all of Kentucky. Funeral Services were held Monday. November 10,1997 at the Wren Funeral Home, Reverend Kenneth R. Vaughs officiated Burial took place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. BATTLE CREEK - Marian F. Smith, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday. November 9, 1997 at her residence. Ms. Smith was born on June 26. 1931 in Delton, the daughter of Roland and Edith (Vandenbosch) Smith. She attended DeltonKellogg Schools. She was employed for several years at Poet Gardens, VA Hospital and as a Beautician. Ms. Smith loved gardening and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ms. Smith is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Phelps of Laguna Nigel. California and Debra Lynn Werner of Los Angeles. Cali­ fornia; one soo. Dennis and Diane Willison of Coldwater, nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters. Margaret Bailey of Battle Creek, Helen and Ronald Skidmore of Bellevue; three brothers, Clyde aad Naomi Smith of Battle Creek, Arthur and Bern Smith of Delton. Harold L. and Lots Smith of Batde Creek; several nieces aad nephews. Funeral services look place on Wedacadey. November 12,1997 at Williams Funeral Home InDelloo. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Burial took place at E Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo the HASTINGS - Curtis A. "Jack” Bowman, age 81. of Hastings, passed away on Wednes­ day, November 5, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Bowman was bom on February 26,1916 in Rutland Township. Barry County, the soo of Benjamin and Reda (Seibert) Bowman. He was raised in Rutland Township and attended Ute Chidester School. He was married to VMan (Sponablc) Miller, marriage ending in divorce. He then married Lois (Miller) Thompson on January 29. 1966. Mr. Bowman was employed at the Bradford­ White Corporation in Middleville for 22 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of Hastings First Baptist Church. Mr. Bowman was preceded in death by his wife. Lois in December 1983; three sisters and seven brothers. He is survived by three sous, Thomas (Kathy) Bowman of Grand Rapids, Harry (Sherry) Bowman of Hastings and Garry (Melody) Bowman of Hastings; two daughters. Janet (Vem) Johnson of Owen, Wisconsin and Bonnie (Harold) Hummell of Hastings; two step daughters, Margaret Patrick of Hastings and Judy McGhee of Baldwin; several grand­ children and great grandchildren; two sisters, Bernice Bowman of Hott and Ethel (Elmer) Wicsenhofer of Middleville; two brothers, Richard (Marilyn) Bowman of Laming and Chester Bowman of Oklahoma and a very special friend, Florine Morgan of Hastings. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 8. 1997 at Hastings Firn Baptist Church. Pastor Kevin Shorkey officiated. Burial look place al Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church or Pennock Foundation. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. • CORRECTION • In last week's edition of the Banner, a caption beneath a photo on page 9 incorrectly identified the 126th Infantry in World War I. The pl^oto appeared with a "From Time to Time" story by Joyce Wembrecht. American Diabetes Association. Charles G. Higgins MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Charles G. Higgim. age 75. of Middleville, pasaed away early Wednesday. November 12. 1997 al Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Fire causes smoke damage by Helen Mudry Staff Writer A Sunday morning fire Nov. 9 caused smoke damage lo a trailer at 44 Terry Lane in Lake Odessa. The Lake Odessa Fire Department was called to the home of Allen Voshcll in the Lake Odessa Mobile Home Park and arrived to find smoke coming from underneath the trailer. As a precautionary backup, two men and one tanker from the Woodland Fire Department were sent to assist. No one was injured and lhe fire was contained under the home. It did not spread inside, nor to neighboring homes. Lake Odessa Fire Chief Joe Dahms said it appeared that the fire was started by a short in electrical healing tape on water lines under the trailer. Voshcll. who has lived there for five years, said he did not put lhe tape on.Thc inside of the trailer suffered smoke damage, but fortunately, a lot of Voshell's personal belongings were not in the mobile home. Exchange Club Young Citizens of the month announced Students at Northeastern Elementary School who earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of the Month accolades for November are (from left) Taylor Raymond, Chad Girrbach and Ashley Gielarowski. with teacher Alice Gergen. Hastings Middle School students who have received Young Citizens of the Month honors from the Hastings Exchange Club are (from left) David Ockerman, Keli Misak, Laurann Menke, Brittany Dobbins and Lucas Brehm. Andrew Kelly, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk, is Young Citizen of the Month tor November from Pleasantview Elementary School. Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are (from left) Mark VanderVeen, David Dipp and Amber Peck. With them is teacher John Merritt Regardless of credit history, .•all for same-day approval, Southeastern Elementary School Young Citizens of the Month for November, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, are Luke Tossava. Jared Ford and Amanda Silver, shown with teacher Jane Merritt. NOW HIRING ComtnonPoinl Mortgage CASH FAST! 1-800-9S3-2221 Vincent Stavale was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings as Young Citizen of lhe Month tor Novembe at SI. Rose School £he is shown here with his teacher. Diane Brighton. Pick up a copy of The BANNER at many area businesses! NOTICE The Hope Township Board of Trustees has hereby amended Resolution No. 91-3A regarding the fee structure used bv the Custodian of the Records bv the following: Mileage Rate: S .31 per mile Sylvia W. Forster, Hope Township Clerk Full or Parl-Time/Flexible Schedules Store Manager Other Positions Available: - Customer Senice Workers - Food Sen-ice Workers - Daytime Personnel - Buffet Attendants - Shift Managers - Store Managers Applications Accepted and Interviews Occur at KFC of Hastings 1320 West State Street JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Apply for our too neat iwrang itiiitim wtong eoume. You Ml to adglhie for hire on day liura of ow daaa, and togin earning an hourly row of toll per how. Upon recoMng your SUM cortmcoUon, your hourly row nW Incmwa to 8741. Excadonl empfoynwM oooortunmaa for IndMduaH oho an Intonated In tha haatthcaaa Kato. Alt iMto end toll upon comptatkm ol ow clan Wa oHar Mam wauranco. vacation and Utoan banahn. Clan atarta Deoamter Jm and onto DeeomtorUm TM that Odeyioldaoo add to from MO an unfit lOO pm and IM taut Hva days of dan nW to from 130 am to 730 pm M you are mtaraatod In uhing thia dan, ptoan coma to Thomappfo Manor tofora November Ztot between too am and <30 pm, Monday through FMay to M out an replication Apphcanta dtooon to UM tM daaa do not pay for We dan. Mo phoM cade, ptaaaa. 'Qfornapple c^Manor ZTOONtohvM^^^JJajjfctodJjl^RB^Oe^ �Page 6 — Th* Hatting* Banner — Thursday, November 13. 1997 NASHVILLE -Myrtle here Fowler, age 81. at Nateville, pawed away Friday, November 7. 1997 at her teardence. Mr* Fowler waa born February 23.1916 in Greenwich. England, the daaghaer at Arthur aad Amelia (Bare) Devan She came to the Dated Stan al te age at right and graduated from South High School in Grand Rapid* She lived ia te Nashville aad Gun Lake MIDDLEVILLE-Verner M.Lictka. age 90, Nomhr 5,1997 al Blodgett Mewrial Me* aad Middlevine. secretary for 20 yuan with Maple Valley Mr. Lie*! served ia te Dated Stares Navy tea 1942 lo 1943. Hit eoployraea included wortlag on the aad General » Ronald (Phyllis) Furrier of Hastings, ■tar. Gladys Tittea of Florida; twelve ctad. Burial look place al Freeport Cl ■Hwy. Gintach Funeral Hoaaa la Hastings Memorial services were held on Sunday, Noreater 9,1997. Reverend Lester DeGroot officiated. Worship tTcgtther...9lL the church of your choice. Weekly schedule of services are area Hastings churches for your convenience. NAZAMNK. I7M North hraad- WOOOGBOVC BBKTHBKN CMUfTlAN PABISH, 4U7 Comi Grew Bond. PMor Bhi Her­ ring. Whsilrtnir irrmhlr mH •tower. Sunfey School 4 30 a.m.; BAUY CO. CHURCH Of Church Service 10:30 Wodaeafey 6.^0 p.a. Youth Mooring, Juuinr Tai nr TBOBNAFPLB vallby Bmh BMohnni. Hmm 623-2215 10-11:30 am. wonhioBJO HASTINGS FIRST UNITED MUHUUSI CHURCH. corner CWUBCB M-79 Mli) 9454392 Snadoy School 10 Nov. Id-MOB 10:45IM.Holy PBACB "COMMUNITY CHUBCH OV GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Heating*. Phone 943-3193. Wonhig. yraisiag. Attend the church ofyour choice ne^t Sunday. IhK. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Boltwood St.. Bev. Denial Wontou KMS Shone *43-9121 5:00 n.m. or fine r; KHBoju. Yooft AdohBi- or Toon BMe Qois Upi 13-19); of Green and Church nreett. Dr. Bofford W. Coe. Pastor Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education. Church phone (616) 945-9374. Barrier free buiidiag with devator to all floors. Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH-AM 1220 al 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.ni.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; and Worship 11 Warn with child ore for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 3 thru 2nd grade. Wednesday * Proneer CM* for cMdreu Kmdergartcn thru Fifth Grade 4:30 p.m. Friday. Nov. 14 - Holiday Bazaar aad Bake Sale 9 a.tn. to 7 p.m. — Two Rettings for Chichen or Swiss Steak Daner - 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. — Advance ticket sales requested — Children ages 5 thru 12/13.00 - AduteVSft.OO Sunday. Nov. 16 — Bill and Bnaemary Bauer, missionaries to India, guest speakers during morn­ ing worship service. International Day of Prayer Service for the Persecuted Church 4:00 p.m. in mchmry. Wednesday. Nov. 19 — Wednesday Night Fellowship Potluck and program by former pastor David Nelson on his mission trips to Haiti — bright dish to pass and own table service — everyone welcome. PLKASANTVIEW FAMILY CHUBCH, 2*01 Lacey Rood. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHUBCH. 2415 Dowling, Ml 49050 616) 751-3021 9:30 a.m.; Saaday School 11:00 WILCOMI COBNKBS UNITED MKTHODIST OHJKB. 3IS3 N. Broadway. 6XDp.ni. Wedneaday. BMe Saidy. 7XD p.m. H LBthSoM. mo 307-4011 or Doffiae Hchwd. 945-3974 Wor- Carl Litchfield. Marinus S. Cronk lived there until learning to Nashville in 1992. Nowtar 9. 1997 at de Hastings Grace ciuici or t ■ t k. HBST BAFnrr CWUBCM. 309 SUNDAY Mom'* Tuna Out. 630 ST. ANDBEW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHUBCH. ■eemg at 502 E. Bond St. (feunp Church of God baikhag). 9 a.m. Holy Conunuaioa Im aad 3rd Sunday*. Monwy Prayer 2nd tad 4*i Sundays 1921 prayer book uaed at ail services. Formorcmformnrioa call 940-9327 or Bev. David T. Huawich. vicar al 940-2101. St Andrew's to a part of the Indepen dmt Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TAKBNACLE, 502 E. Grand St., Hastings. Pastor HAS I INGS - Calvin E. Clum, age 49, of Mailings, passed away Sunday. Noventer 9. 1997 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings after a lingering illness with Diabetes since the age of fourteen. Mr. Clum was born on July 22,1948 in Hast­ ings, the son of George E. and Margaret J. (Moffitt) Clum. He was raised in Freeport and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1966. He was active in school sports. Calvin was affiliated with Full Gospel New Life Christian Center in Muskegon. He was a part time Minister. He ministered al the Correc­ tional Facility ia Muskegon. He devoted his life to helping people in need. He »is preceded in death by his father, George E. Clum. Mr. Cum is survived by his son, Calvin Cum; a daughter, Theresa L. Cum, both of Grand Rapids; his mother, Margaret J. Cum of Hastings; two brothers, Donald (Kathy) Chun of Delton and Ronald Cum of Freeport; a steer, Ariina (William) Knibbs of Lake Odes­ sa; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held oo Wednesday morning, November 12, 1997 at te Fuller Cemetery in Hastings. Reverend William Hildreth and Kenneth McCabe officiate. |____________ Mildred F.HuU___________ | HASTINGS - Mrs.Xfildred F. Hull, 16, of Hastings, passed away on Monday, Novem­ ber 10, 1997 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapta. Mrs. Hull was bom on December 23,1910in Jasper County, Missouri, the daughter of Cur­ ies Bert A Alvina (Buchliolz) Craft. She was rated in the Ionia area and arsenite schools there. She was married to Lorenz Kosbar in 1927, he paste away in 1937, she then married Claude Groce in 1940, he passed away in 1965, she ten married Sidney Hull on June 3,1978. Mrs. Hull was a homemaker. She was a member of Hastings First Baptist Church, Women’s Missionary Society, and the W.C.T.D. Mrs. Hull was also preceded in death by an infant daughter. Rachel Gross; stepdaughter, Ruth Rose; granddaughter, Lorraine Onborn; great granddaughter, Mardan Kosbar; brothers, David & Ernest Craft; sister, Violet Hull. Mrs. Huli is survived by her husband, Sidney; Five daughters, Betty (Thomas) Kidder of Hastings, Pauline (Victor) Onborn of Wayland, Glenda (Dennis) Stevens of Hast­ ings; Joyce (Earl) Stevens of Hastings; Joan (David) Korndelje of Battle Geek; three sons. Donald (Donna) Kosher, Lloyd (Bess) Gross, Stesnn (Diana) Grau all of Hastings; three stepdaughters. Caudine Oswald of Hastings. Genevieve (Howard) Allen of Nashville, Mary Ann (James) Hummel of Nashville; one step­ son, Gordon (Peggi) Hull of Hastings; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, step great great grandchildren. Visitation will take place Thursday, Novem­ ber 13, 1997 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. al the Wren Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 1997 at Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Shortey officiating ■ Burial will take place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be nude lo Fust Baptist Church or charity of one's choice. David Mildred Lrtha Shade office for non infonnotioo. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHUBCH. Naahville Father MriMfc CBACI COMMUNITY BOSS CATHOLIC hooDoe. (317) 152-9221 Mohm* HOFB UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH. M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubtoy. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995 Office hours. Wad./Thnrs. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sunday morning: 9:30 a.m.. Sun­ day School; 10:45 am. Monuag Wonhip. Wedaeaday 6:43 p.m. Wamon (grades K-5th); Youth Fefcwtlnp 6:45 p.m. to 0:30 p.m. (grades 6-12*1) Thursday 700 p.m. Prayer Meeting. (Chtjd care provided) HASTINGS FIBST PBESBYTEBIAN CHUBCH. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL HOME of Hastings FLEXFAB nCORFOKATED of Hastings NATIONAL RAI* of HASWNGS Member P.D.l.C. THE HASTINGS BAITER ata RENTOER 1952 H. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY FHABNACY -Prescriptions* - I IB S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTVIGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTR9GS HBERQLASS PRODUCTS. BTC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Hasting*. Michigan. G. Kent Kdtor. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah's Art Preschool. Julie A. Guemher. Sunday School Superimendent. Saturday. Nov. 1 — 10:00 a.m. Noah's Ark Coffee Hour. Thunday. Nov 13 - 7:00 p.m. Nominating Committee — Dining Room. Sunday . Nov. 16 — 9:30 a.m. aad 1! a.m. Sunday Mornay Wontap Service The 9 30 service is broadcast over WBCH — AM 1220; turnery is provided dur­ ing both services; 9:50a.m. Sundav Church School for ail ^es; 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour in the Dining Room: 6 W-7O0 Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowshxps — Nature Hunt-Scavenger Hunt. Mid­ dle High Youth Fellowship Nature Hunt — see bulletin for times Monday . Nov. 17 - 7:30 Trustee meeting — Lounge- Tuesday. Nov IB — 3:00 p.m. Newsletter Deadline for Advent Newsletter Wednesday. Nov. 19 — 6:00 p.m. Church Night Supper - Hall. 6:40 p.m. BMe Saidy — Bedtime Stories — Youth Activities. 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal. 7:30 p.m Prayer Gathering LAKE ODESSA ■ Mildred Letha Shade, 94. of Lake Odessa paste away Friday, Novem­ ber 7, 1997 at the TenderCare Nursing Home in Hastings. She was bom August 10. 1903 in Assyria, te daughter of Orin and Maude (Welcher) Haynes. She attended Nashville Schools. She married Wayne Shade on May 12.1922 in Vermontville. She lived in Lake Odessa since 1922 Mrs. Shade worked at the Lake Odessa Canning Company and the Charlotte Chair Company for several years. She was a member of the Calvary United Brethren Church in Lake Odessa aad ■ life member of the Church Missionary Group aad lhe Pennock Hospital Guild. She ns preceded in death by ter husband, Wayne in 1956; one daughter, Frances; one son. Robert; one granddaughter, Tia Shade; one brother, Clayton Haynes; two sons-in-law, Harald Reese and Shelby Irvin; and a brother­ in-law, Bud Bordon. Mrs. Shade is survived by four sons, Gerald Brandon (Pearl) Shade of Lansing, Dean (Shir­ ley) Shade of Hastings, Marvin (Bobbie) Shade of Woodbury and Gene (Trudy) Shade of Lake Odessa; four daughters. Letha Reese of Lake Odessa, Karolyn (Jerry) Suiter of Clarksville, Sherrie (Tom) Wacha of Sunfield, and Linda (John) Stidham of Nashville. 26 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and a few great great grandchildren; one sister, Eunice Boden of Augusu; one daughter-in-law, Maxine Hill of Richland; and one son-inlaw, Harold Johns­ ton of Woodland. Funeral services were held Monday, November 10, 1997 al lhe Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa with Reverend. George Speas officiating. Burial took place at lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance or the Diabetes Association. I Mrs. Bowerman wre bore My 28,1960 in Bate Creak, te iteitarr at Charles P. Evi sad Roberta A. (fridley) Cooper. She ■neatli ad whuulia Battle Creek and graduate from Hastings High School in 1978. Cta lived ie Elkhart. Indiana for 4 yean before naming io Hastings ia 19(7. She was amied lo Save Murphy in 19(4, tel aaniage ending in divorce. She married Sieve Bowerman on Atyrtat 6. 1993. Mri. Boman wu previously employed al Hastings City Clot’s office. Manager of Olde Towne Tavern in Heelings aad currently owned aad operate Bowermans Custom UpteiMay. She aijoyed motorcycle riding, te aadoon, grtraieg and the was a devoted ■odor. Mrs. Brwrrmtn is nuvived by her husband, □we of nmuRgSa two ongraen, Ntcoie evi mo Aam Murpny, txxn or nuungs, ner mote, Roberta (Gordon) Cooper at Hastings; her taker, Omrira P. Eart at Middtararg. Indiana; three bratera.Caararon(Msrne) Evi of Haatita. Ctariea (Kimmie) Eart at Cooataoliae ta Orittoptar (Diaae) Earl at Naahville; grandmother. Ruth McDaniels of Florida; two Mp brothers, Steve .(Oreryl) Cooper at Middleville aad Denny Cooper at Haetiags; one tup star, Shelly (George) Girt of While Pigeoa; many nieces, aephewt, aunts, nicies nd cowiflR. Ruval servica were held on Tbeaday, Novembtr 11. 1997 ■ te Gintach Foaeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Iota Meflish onKismo. Memorial contributions may be made U> the fretily. LAKE ODESSA - Delila (Wiageiv) Schrenk. 18. of Lake Odessa pasted twty Sunday, November 8.1997 V te Metropoiilaa Hoepiul te Gtaad Rapida. Ste was bore <w December, 1901 te Aho, te dangterr at Ferdinand aad Anna Wittenboch Wiftgcicr. She unwutefl Login Rural School, She married Elmer Schrenk oo January 1. 1936 te Aho She aad her husband lived and farmed te the Aho aad Lake Odessa area most of lheir life She was a memtar of te Apoootic Christian Church of Aho. B< a ■ r_ - -r * a .yria Mr*. □CXVERK IB BUTVIV0O Dy DET CibNIJCU, Richard (latece) Schrenk at New Haven, Indiana, Thanas (Joan) Schrenk of Athene, Alatasu, Doane (Caihie) Schrenk of Lake Odeaaa ta Linda Mac Kochi (Daaa) Jones at Grand Rapids; 13 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; four stars, Clara Kimble of tat Jordan. Halda Frichter at Blnffloa, lodteaa; Margaret ta Orristiae Weigricr of Allo; aad several nieces end oeptews. Faaaral services were held Tuesday, Nnerebv 11, 1997 v te Apoetolic Chrittian Ctarch. Wtegeter Rd., Aho. Carroll Gerber, Aaran Steffen, Bill Gem aad Howard Planner officiating. Burial look place at Bowne Mennonile Cunvy. Arrangemeaa were made by Koopa Funeral OwpcL Like OAbmb. HASTINGS - Marinus S. Crook, age 41, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, Novembrc 5. 1997 at Battle Creek Health System Community Site. Mr. Crook was born on January 16.1949 in Lake Odessa, the son of Frank aad Mary (Bany) Crook. He was raised in the Hastings area aad attended St. Roee School. He graduate ia 1967 from Hastings High School. He was married lo Sharon A. Craig on August 19, 1967. Mr. Crook aerved in the Unite Suees Navy front Oaober 1967 util November 1971. HeauempioyedasaMaintenaaceTectaician for Battle Crete Health System forte put 17 yean. Previous enrploynmat included te former Hastiags Aluminum Prodacs Company for 13 yean tad lhe former Warm Moving A Storage Company ia Haaoagt for a short lime Mr. Creak was a member of Ourlton Fate Gas A Steam Engine Club, Loyal Order of Moore and enjoyed restoring antique traefon. He was preceded ia death by his ■teirc, Mary Croak; his son. Minette Crate; am daughter, Amy Cronk aad two ttetra, Joanne aad Moybelle Oote. Mr. Cronk is nuvived by hia wife, Stare*; one daughter, Mreiada Crete of Kentwood; one too. Frank Cronk at Hastings; ore naddattghier, Kaytee; his fitter, Frank Ooak of Kanrwood; ore brote. Mtrtia (Rnttmaty) Crete at CHitoni* ore ttaer. Marnerits Croak at Keatwood; a broher-ia-law. Data Craig of Taytor. three niecee ta tevetal COIHiBL Graveside services were held on Saotay. November I, 1997 nt te Fuller Cm ntry in Cartioa Towasta, Barry County. Reverend 0. Keet Kdler officiate Memorial coatrihutioM may be made to Americu Heart Atanciatioa. Funeral vrvyi.au were made by Wta Funeral Horae te Hantegs. PLAINWELL - Hugh J. “Bud" Neviat, agt 73, of Plainwell, pored my Ttaraday, Noveatar 6, 1997 ■ Ms reteeace. Mr. Nevins was bore on May 2, 1924 te GaageviUe Township, te son at Jarare ta Earaa (Hughes) Nevins. He graduated Boo Ddlon-Keltogg Schools te 1941 tad atetada two yar Agricahran Came st Michigan State Univmity. He was married to Lucille K. Hracttaoam Deccater 6. 1944 Mr. Nevins terved with te United State Array during World Wv IL He lived end Termed ell of his life c* te family Centennial Fann oa Ltedaay Road. He wes employed for 31 yore a te Kellogg Company te Battle Creek where he retired te 1964 Mr. Nevins rras a member of te Kellogg 25 Yev Chib He wiratred with his wife for raaay years a Kisstetaree, Florida. He lota fataag, camping, travelling, hutting, aaowraobilteg and piayteg braebill. William Nevtea; an anal ta uade. Hate ta Enta Win........ Mr. Neviat ie amrhred by Me wife, Lacy; fear cMIdrea, Suzaa aad Paul RetteagUl of Hickory Corners, Michael ta Paa Nevtea at Detaa, Ttaaue A. Neviat of PWaweB ta Patricia Roush of Detaa; greadrhiltau Karaete Sue Wanaa, Kyte aad Jota Nevtea, Any La Rota ta Janie Rota Stacy ta Sara Neviat, Janie Kay Nevtea; taro taara, Rath Eva AaaNe of Kaianuaoo ta Shirley end Jia Stitaaburara at Detaa; a etar-in-law aad bradrer-te-law, Ernie ta Dorothy Swain at Kalaraaaoo; eeveral aiecea ta asatawe. Rnml aervicea were held oa Jdoadey, Noveatar 10, 1997 M te Dow Refnrrael Ctarch. Factor Pad Haaaea aad Petter Jeff VaaDvWaefe officiated. Burial took plan at Brown Ceraetery. Meaorial coatiibufoaa may be raade to te Domer Reformed Church Funeral arrangements were raade by Williams Funeral Home te Delton Margaret E. Armow Charier B. Aaorin DELTON - Ctarlet B. Austin, age 71. of Dehco, paaaed array Tuesday. November 11, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Austin was bora March 3,1926 te Flint, te son of Hartea A Della Mae (Bush) Austin. Mr. Austin was employed for 20 years al Eatons te Kalamazoo, retiring in 1977. He attended Milo Bible Church Mr. Austin terved with te United Stales Array during World Wv II. Mr. Austin was a champion horseshoe pitch­ er, he enjoyed boating, fishing, square Around dancing. Mr. Austin married Jacqueline Barnes on Jure 6 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Stanley; two brothers, Eugene A Harien Austin. Mr. Austin is survived by his wife, Jacque­ line; daughter, Sandra (Fred) Wolf of Otsego; son, Charlie (Mary Lou) Austin of Delton; daughter-in-law A son-in-law, Larry A Carol Wiessner of Delton; six grandchildren; two stars. Eva Plan of Quartzsite, Arizona. Lavi­ na Hotchkisa of Allegan; brother. Jim Austin of Dell City, Oklahoma; several nieces A nr |d« ws. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 13,1997 from 2-4 A 6-8 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Friday. November 44, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home with Pastor lames Brown at te Mito Bible Church officiating. Burial will lake place u Mt Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Kalamazoo. Manorial contributions may be made lo Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. HASTINGS - Margaret E. Armour, 79, cf Hastings, passed tway Suaday, Noveatar 9. 1997 at her residence. She was bora February 3, 1911 te Barry County, the daughter of William aad Ata (Callahan) Reid. She aoended Starr and Hastiags Scbocia. Mri. Armour was married to Wayne L. Araurar in 1937. Mrs. Armour worked for 33 yean at Hath ings Mamtfactimng. retiring te 1976. She was a member of the Hastings Woraa* of the Moore. Bany County Gas aad Steam Antique Machinery Aaaociatioo, and Michigan Fanners Hall of Fame. She enjoyed camping, cocking, crochctiag, and tewing craft'* Mrs. Armour was preceded te death by tar husband. Wayre te 1979; o*e gra nddxughter, Angie Armour, brother* Rotart. Evi, aad Wayne Rdd. Mr* Armour is survived by two sone, Marvin (Pm) Armour of Hastily. Weteek (Gloria) Armour of Hastings; seven grandchil­ dren; 14 great grandchildren; ore great great grandchild; brother, Mike Reto, of Florida; sister* Thelma Campbell, of Fire Lake, Hetea (Robert) Foster, of Driton, Dorothy (Harold) Hawkin* at Hastings; many niecee ud aeptern; aprctel friend. Eart Reid. Funeral Servica were heto Wedreaday, November 12, 1997 at die Gintach Faaaral Home te Hasting* Reverend Gary Newna officiated. Burial look place at Hastings TosrreNp Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hoapice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13,1007 — Page 7 Woodland N€WS Social News “ £ Howard Cross to observe 90th e Oa Nov. 24 Howard Crow will ccMrwc •m 90* btnhday. He would enjoy boa* ■Tuneiubeied by hit fneadi with cat* teal to lima ■ Teadercwe Hattuyt. 240 Eat Nonh ■>.. Hasiaft. Ml 490M Hit family will have 1 diaaer wi* him al Mills Laadim ae ac Wikinses to mark 25th anniversary Gorton aad Sutaa Wilkins celebrated their 25* weddiagaaaivenary oa Nov. II. Gordon aad Sue live ia Haaaagt They have three children. Jwoa aad wife Kelly Wilkins of Haaiags. Angela, age 13. aad Joshua 10. Still living a* home. Gordon works at the Bradford While Corporwfon aad Susan is a homemaker. Five generations gather ■' The live generations of the Palmer family have gathered together for this •family photo. They are ae follows: Seated, left to right are great'.grandmother, Enid Trllck end great-great-grandmother, Elizabeth Palmer. 'Standing, left to right are grandmother, Suzanne Golnek and mother, April Matzen holding son, Johnathan Amos Scott Matzen. Johnathan was named iafter three very special men In his life. Johnathan Is after his great­ grandfather, John Thick, Amoe Is after Ms great-great-grandfather, the late Amos Palmer, Scott Is after Ms uncle, Scott Matzen. Hastings Township OKs sewer/water study update ** The Hastings Charier Township Board Monday authorized spending $4,834 for an 'updated study of the sewer and waler needs of .tour townships near the city of Hastings. X. The expenditure by the township will only . ne a portion of the total $17,500 cost of the study. The rest will be split between three •.other townships— Rutland Charter. Castle­ ton and Carlton, who along with Hastings •Charter have formed a new Central Bany Sewer and Water Authority. The new author­ ity's aim is to eventually provide indepen­ dent sewer and water services to residents of .the individual townships. * The study will help lhe new authority de­ termine where the greatest need is for water hnd sewer services in the townships, and whether building a wastewater treatment plant is feasible. In other action at Monday's meeting, the )>oard authorized a change in charges for plots at the township cemetery. Before lhe change, township residents could purchase an -unlimited number of plots for the resident rate of $100. Now. said Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden. township residents can purchase •Hots for themselves, their spouse, and any 'thildrcn living in the township for the $100 resident fee. However, if they purchase plots hr any other relatives, they will be charged the non-resident fee of $250 per plot. Crutlcnden said the change was necessary 'beau.se there has been a lot of mass purchas­ ing >f plots by township residents for lheir rclatves. but the plots arc not being used — the Natives arc being buried elsewhere. . Th board also accepted a proposal by lhe Rjcmccry sexton to reduce his yearly compens; ion from $9,600 to $8,700 and incrcasihis share of burial fees from $190 per burial to $250. which is the total cost chargd per burial. The board will draw up a thrcc-yar contract re fleeting the change and iidopt iat the December meeting. * AlsoMonday. the board decided lo try again ft a grant that would fund a study dclerminig where and what type of develop­ ment Nhuld occur in the township. Informa- lion gathered in the study would then be available via computer to developers and others. The grant is called "Building a Sense of Community." Altogether, four municipali­ ties — Hastings Township. Rutland Town­ ship. the City of Hastings and Barry County — will jointly apply for the $100,000 grant. The municipalities applied for the grant last year, but the application was not successful. Nathan Richard Winick, Hastings Kathryn Mary Wither, Hastings. by Catherine Lucas Woodland has a new postmaster this week. Judy Bjork lives in Clarksville and has been working in lhe Ionia post office. Bjork re­ places Jerri Eliopolous who was on an ex­ tended leave of absence and recently died. Sherry Kenney has been officer in charge for IS months on a temporary assignment. She will return to the Ionia post office. The Woodland Christmas luminary volun­ teers once again are working and planning for a spectacular display on Christmas Eve. They will need many new one gallon plastic jugs so start saving yours. Saved jugs can be taken to Tricia Duits at 189 W. Broadway. The luminary group will hold a bake sale al the Ionia County National Bank on Friday this week. Nov. 14. They need baked goods and other help with the sale as well as cus­ tomers. This bake sale, as well as the caramel com sold during the Labor Day weekend, finances the candles and other mis­ cellaneous expenses. And they need lots more help with lhe project. Putting together and placing 2,000 jugs takes lots of time and effort, and then they all have to be lighted on Christmas Eve. Even if a few householders would vol­ unteer to light the luminaries in front of their own house, it would be a tremendous help. If anyone wants to volunteer lo help with any part of this huge project, they can call Duits at 367-4348. The Living Stones and the Lakewood United Methodist children have been working since August for this year's Christmas pageant. “1 Believe.” The program is set in the third century A.D. and is centered on the life of St. Nicholas, was a bishop in Myra which is in present day Turkey. The great faith and belief of Nicholas in Jesus Christ not only inspires but challenges us today to ask ourselves what we believe. Through the story each one will be brought to ask themselves that most impor­ tant question. The presentation is based on history and will be shared through music, drama, puppetry, dance and many special ef­ fects. Il is a program for all ages and will provide inspiration for the Christmas season. There will be two performances, one on Saturday. Dec. 6, and one on Sunday. Dec. 7, each at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The presentation is under the direction of John R. Waite and includes Matthew Strimback as young Nicholas, Richard Grctsky as Uncle Nicholas, Rob Steed as St. Nicholas. The remainder of lhe cast inchides around 20 speaking parts and a large number of church children. This will be one of the largest pro­ ductions that has ever been presented at Lakewood United Methods. Pam Swiler and the Ionia County Geneal­ ogy Society are planning a "Deer Widows" Trip to the Library of Michigan Saturday. Nov. 15. Those who wish lo car pool should meet at the depot museum in Lake Odessa al 9 a.m. Bring your research materi­ als and either a sack lunch or cash for buying lunch. John Waite, president of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society spoke lo the geneal­ ogists Saturday afternoon. His subject was the history of Odessa Township and the na­ tive Americans who once were here. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 in lhe dining room of Lake Manor on Emerson Street in Lake Odessa. The program will be the remonumentation of Ionia County pre­ sented by Diane Adams, the County Register of Deeds and Marty Mulder of Mulder and Associate Surveyors. The newly reprinted Centennial History of Lake Odessa has been completed and copies will be for sale al the depot museum during Christmas Round The Town. They will sell for $20. Lakewood Community Ambulance held a turkey and ham dinner Sunday at Cunning­ ham Acres. They served around 200 people. The next dinner will be Sunday, Dec. 14. from noon lo 3 p.m. It will feature ham and Swiss steak. The cost of the dinners is $6 for adults. $3 for children 5 lo 12 and free for those under 5 or over 100. Takeouts are al­ ways available Many Woodland artists and crafts people are busy preparing for the sixth annual Lakewood Homes Christmas 'Round the Town. Their homes or businesses will be open all day the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. The Historical Society will hold a bake sale in the Depot Museum and will have fresh displays for all the guests expected. The Lakewood United Methodist Church will have its presentation ot JoRwi Waite's production ut 1 BoHevo' Dec. 6 and 7. Shown here ^reZrnbt? liZ Geiger with puppet Tunius, Brent Schipper with puppet Octavius, and Janie with puppet Clamois. Flyers listing all lhe participants and with a map on the back are available al Ionia County Bank. Woodland Branch, the Wood­ land Library, the Woodland post office and perhaps a few other places. Pick one up and maybe you will be able to find some espe­ cially fine hand made items for Christmas gifts. Edna Wise fell at her home last Frid^ Md was taken by ambulance lo Pennock Har­ tal She had surgery on some broken bemm Saturday morning and will be in the hoeglM a while. One leg and one elbow an involved in the injuries. LEGAL NOTICES on October 31, ($31,006,981 and mid NOW, WKM Nona is HHOY GfrtN bidder at the east door of the lorry County Courthovmet 220 W. Court St. Mi 49051 lot 10 40.75 h. of Lot II of (li/WI 49073 DATED AT CHAMOTTE, MKNGAM October 1997 Chodom, M 48813 (517)543-0500 and Alto 8 citizens (11/27) 111/11 10°o DISCOUNT THRU NOV CLEAN AND PROTECT YOUR CAR BEFORE WINTER Director of Nursing RN’s/LPN’s/New Grads At Life Care Center of Plainwell, a progres­ sive 123 bed SNF. an opportunity exists for a A few select charge nurse positions are available at THORNAPPLE MANOR, a county owned skilled nursing/rehab facility near Hastings. mature Director of Nursing. RN to lead the Nursing Team. Talk to us about your prior experience and accomplishments, and we will talk to you about this unique opportuni­ ty and competitive benefit package. If you desire to be pan of an effective health car delivery team, with a responsive company, forward your resume' to: Life Care Center of Plainwell ATTN: Cindy Miller, Administrator 320 Brigham Street Plainwell. Michigan 49080 DBMMQ, SHOP Call for an interview and tour of our beautiful facility. Please contact: Karen Marr RN, NHA Director of Nursing - OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE - 616-945-2407 ext 444 EOE ‘Qibrnapple £Manor ■mTi NIW RHOMB NUMBBR *i«/U45.»«O7 » �Pag* 8 — Th* Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: menmumi IMS « AM ATTBMFT TO COURT A DOT. AU MFORnATlON WU M UMD KM THU FUtFOM Ann landers No gift guns M.nO.M). to ch Rm totorwt st 1SJ»% THf IA1T X AOB OF IK SOUTH 1/1 OF TK SOUTHWBT 1/4 Of MOTION 10. TOWN 4 NORTH. BAMGC 0 WBT. tJtOFT A « FOOT MONT OF WAV. BAST AND W0T TKU THS ONTW FOO N­ OMM AND BQMH TO 1MST SO ACMS Of THS SOUTH 1/1 Of THS SOUTHM«T 1/4 Of SAM SK RON. (XCOFT THS NORTH 1/1 Of THS BAST 4V5 MET Of THi SOUTH 1/1 Of THE SOUTMMST 1/4 Of SECTION 10. TOWN 4 NORTH. SANDS 9 KT. ALSO EXOFT THE NORTH ME MET Of THB M«T MOMnOf THE BAST 7M MET Of THE SOUTH 1/1 Of THE SOUTH 1/1 Of THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 SEC DON 10, TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE • WEST. •4 to ■nwrOwri wMi IMO M0J941(«) to which caw Etc nSimpHin pcrlcE «h*il be 90 Ew* from Rto Roto af wch •ah. OatoA October IE. 1997 Dare Ann Landara: I am wramg io you wife • concern ihM I’m Mire many parent, stere. io I can only pray that you will prim my taler I am the mother of a 3-yew-oM girl and a 5-yrer-oid boy. My concern u for both of my duidrea ba especially for my ion. You tee. my family thiakr il is ewe lo tee him raaaiag ■round shooting anything and anyone ia his pa* with toy guns. I refuse to buy him this Uta of toy, bet my family members insist that for tan to be a normal, typical boy. he needs gana just like they had growing up. I hare ask­ ed Stem not to give him these gifts and expiaata that there are hundreds of other toys ata educational games, but they won't listen lo me. My tear is that one day he will be a a frwta 1 bouse, find a real gun aad thoot it. Waking il is a toy He could kill someone or Aa 1 betag over-proteaive. aa they keep issiating? Or are my worries justifiable? If you agree with me. tell me how to handir my buBteaded. opinionated family - A Scared OtaoMom Dew Ohio Mom: I went on record yean ago regarding guns as gifts for children of any ape. I am four-square against il. Tell your family you will not tolerate any interference wtan II cornei io rules aad regulatioas in ratt­ ing your child. If they insist on sending the boy toy guns, send diem back or throw them out. House rules MQA gM0J>41(«). to (n/13) Daar Am Laodaw My 2» yew-old daughter has recently moved into my home Sta ■ cm atawm every night of the week ata comm tame anywhere from 11:43 a night till 2:00 a die morning. I have asked her to be home by 11:00 or 12:30 at the latest on weeknights, or midnight or 12:30 on weekends. For special events. I would not mind aa occasional 2 a m. During the week, she is usually visiting someow, and I have the phone number of whomever she visits. However, sta must drive home (about 15 miles) alone, and I can not sleep until she is safely in the home. Am I rereasoaable when I request that she come home a a decent hour? I need an outside opi­ nion from someone we both respect Please reply a prim - G.P., Cedw Grove. NJ. Dew G.P.: h's your home, and your daughter Would understand that you are entillta to make a few rules. Il's difficult, however, for a 28 year-old woman to gracefully accept a curfew. I hope, for lhe ata of fiutay harmony, dal your rtaighler win find mother place to live as soon as pcaaibte Dear Ann Landara: My taler's son is pet­ tap marie fl for the second tune My mother, who ■ M yean of ape. wants to mead the wedding. ba my taler is giving tar a hard taw fora reaeon dta I consider incoaaequental Will you pteaae give aa your npiaina? Mom wants to wew a white drew with X-1- -t- - .ta . g ------------ -a _ -B----- - fe-B--IDtaca potaa non, covereo wan a snon usaca jactat widt embrotdered pak flowers. My ■taw says il is inappropriate to wew black a a wwMum l say ta dress is fine ata my mother ■total ta afiowed to wew wtaaever she want. Sta caanot afford a new outfit ata is qate apaq Will you pfeme attae *ia. Anu? Il taa become a major bone of enmemiou. — Family Fight in San Diego Cal.f Dm Faniiy: Yow 9B-yca-oid mother taa a very taea teaae of faahion Black is much in vopue these days far weddaps- >> 1 recently aatata a chic woddap in Leap Islata where ta stuattap bndesaaids ta wore black. Aad. P.S.. I apree whofetaanedly dm a 9B-yawtad woman ttould be Ate to wew anydtap the pteaaes aad die family Attad ta AriBad dm the it preaea. for me. lust being with people who had the same problem made me feel better. Now I know that gamblers like me have a sickness. It's something they can overcome, ba they need a lot of help I have found my help at GA Things are slowly beganag to tarn wound. My finances are he mming manageable for the first lime in yean, ata I can now sleep a night My blood prearare ata dtatetes an wider control I rvalue few I will always teve to be on my guard ata will have to wort hard lo regain the respect of the people 1 love. I an following the program one day a a time. Il ia very challenging, but I have put my mist in a higher power, and I'm sure I will succeed. Here is a quit io find out if you are a com­ pulsive gambler: 1. Have you ever lost time from wort or school due to gambling? 2. Ha gambling ever made your home life ■kirn? 3. Has gamNiag affected your reputation? 4. Have you ever fck runora after 3. Have you ever gambled to pa money with wtuch lo pay data or otterwiee solve fiaaucial difficulties? 6. Ha gambliag cauaed a decreaae a your ambition or efficiency? 7. After toeing, have you feh you naw return a soon a poaibfe ata win tack your losses? I. After you wm. have you tad a Wrong wpe to return ata wa more? 9. Do you often gamble aad your ton dollar is pone? 10. Have you ever borrowed to finance year gaadtliag? I1. Have you ever told anydtap to fiatace p^tag? 12. Have you ever been refoctam to aw "gMsbliug money" for nonuai expeuditiRes? 13. Has faasbtiM nude you canlM of Ek welfare of yourself and your family? 14. Have you ever gaavMedlongvdtos you any poodfornaeby afewhowacfpaotMfap? For gamblers MMMMU nag rm a a pmt cpupcim mi— i— ToeauacTAMBT.MvamaaPMntaag several yean dm I tad a probtem but believed 1*37.547 39). indudng totorni of 7 37» pw IH/27) Nor*, kropa 9 Wet a^^P^^M t^^^uwl w^^at^M ^^^Due I Jaw NOTICE Of ORDINANCE ADOPTION AM*nDifrO44? WBCnVBx BMMDIAmV UFON FUBUCAnON THK7 FLBABE TAKE NOTICE that the foMowing lo a summary of an ordfnanco wfHcti waa aOoplod by ttw Board of Oranguvilto Township al Its ogular mauling on 114)447. the ontiro ordinance may bo roviowod at tho township ctortc’s office at 11031 Wildwood Rd. by appointment. THE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE, COUNTY OF BARRY, INCHtGAN ORDANNk SECTION 1: TITLE 200 low < Eta 1320 law, *anca Sou* 200 few Atanuys Iw SUMMkO EBMAl BANt 3OI3OTiltg Seta 100 II2/H) Provides the name of lhe Ordinance. SECTION t: DEFINITION OF A BURIAL SPACE Defines size of a burial specs. SECTION 3: SALE OF BURIAL SPACES Sots forth conditions of solo of burial spaces and defines transfer of burial rights. SECTION 4: PURCHASE PRICE, TRANSFER FEE, AND GRAVE OPENING CHARGES GIRL. Emily feat Marie Bonoa. bom a Baterwoob Hoapitoi oa Oa. 21. 1997 a 12:51 a.m. to Teresa ata lames Borton. WcigMMl tea. 8 ats . 20W inches tong. MOSTGAGE SAIE - Mwk hm baan mada to *a Matpaa Araatrong ata Tat ata Grade VeMarnt. GIRL, Briuauy Noma Fentlur/bora a FT—rlr llmpinl on Ou. 11. 1997 a I2MI GIRL.. Ashley Buaboh. bom a St. Mary's Htuptlal on Oa. 27. 1997 a 12:02 p.m. to Kevin redial tacnoaof Hattapa. Weighing t Da. 7H ccs. ata 22 inches long. SUMMkD HOaAl BANK. fO« NOkMAnON. VASE CAIL He 09710*728 coapataa aad my retiremea fond, k finally affected my taoldt became of worries over nv jA aad ta turmoil a home. I heard atom Gaudtten Anonymous earlier dm yaw and decided it codd be the anawer Wter? GMteferBtates ’taiaUtkranmm. Satan irffad*iiM< long, tatara-aiar rawfape ata a eftret or awney ondrrjbr S3.0 BMr iadhdn poome "te tandtapl *>-' Atare. cfo ta Latarn. P.O. Dre IIM2. Chicago. * mil-OM. ffo Canute, srta U.SS.) Capyri*a 1997 Creaaert Bytateaaa, tac. BOY, Cater Domtes. bom Oa. 23. 1997 a 2:01 a.a.. we«luw 6 fee. 9 oes. Named a loving memory alter his grandpa Caner DA Siaaon. Welcomed tame by this three proud big ttaten Sheila. Rachel ata Taylor ata his parents Doug ata Kelley Carpcaaer. BOY, Damon fohn, bora to Deaan and Mary Annetrong. on Oa. 8. 1997 a Bremen Methodist Hoapiul. I9H inches tong. WeighiM 7 fes 6.6 ces. Especially exceed were siblings: Mana. Melissa. Darya ata Devon and grandparents: Norman aad GIRL, Paige Era. bom a Peanock HtwM on Nov. I. 1997 a 12:37 a.a. to Taa ata Erin Fadkaer of Icaa. Wdpkag t fee. I ea. ata 20 aches long ROY. Dylan Thomae, bom a Mir I Hoaptul on Oa. 31. 1997 a 9:40 a.a. a nitrene red Rick Lawrence of Hastings. Weighing B fee. and 21 tachca tong BOY. Connor lamnoa. bom ■ Pranack Huptial oa Oa. 27. 1997 a 8:17 a.ra. to Sfephen red Traci Wales of Haatiagt WeigteM « Ra i er red 21 octet tang. Determination of prices and foes. SECTION B: MARKERS OR MEMORIALS 10. 1992 to libw Number allowed, composition, and location. SECTION •: INTERMENT REGULATIONS Number of burials per space and advance notice time requirement. SECTION 7: GROUND MAINTENANCE dot hereof *a *e Mire of KAre Ihovwnd Ffey-Three red 88/100 felon (*12,053 88). xdutag tolwta Typos of plantings allowed and whore they may bo plan tod. of Christmas at Hallmark Holiday SECTION S: REPURCHASE OF BURIAL SPACES Township will repurchase any burial spaces for tho original price paid. BKVlKJR U. rtBvURlrB States who is responsible for records, whore kept, and when they can bo Inspected. SECTION 10: VAULTS Determines tho specifications of the burial vaults ffl., was Iw, 1 r r/ . Said ptrewas ore stotaad to TOWNSK Of — .. .___ ___ ।____ >___ i__ i__ SECTION 11: CEMETERY NOURS States the hours open to tho public and tho appropriate behavior. SECTION 1S: SANCTIONS Lists penalties involved In violations of this ordinance. SECTION 1* CORRECTION OF ERRORS *is dwtripaon. *enca Wed 1320 feat. *anca Nor* 200 leaf. *w«» Eou 1320 lew. lhanre Sou* 200 few Township may use its discretion in tho remedy and correction of errors. SECTION 14: REPEAL AND EFFECTIVE DATE Ordinance will take effect on 11-13-97 and will make all other Ordinances obsolete. SECTION 14: SEVERABILITY If any part of Ordinance is found to be unconstitutional, only that part is affected. Tho rest is still in effect. CERTIFICATE I, Dariono Harper, Clerk of Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, do hereby certify that Ordinance 2-97 was adopted at the regular monthly board meeting held on 11-04-97 at the Township Hal' The following Board Members were present as tho roll call vote was taken: AYE: O'Brien, Cook. Lewis, Harper. Gales (5) NAY: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) MOTION CARRIED Dariono Harper, Clorii, OrangeviHo Township Our shelves are lull ot wonderful gifts that will make your holiday season bright. Be among the first to see the 1997 Holiday BARBIE'*/” Keepsake Ornament and our huge selection of holiday cards. .!(<■ StAMMkD FHXHAL BANK FOB t*O*MAnON. VASE CAU (248) 642 4202 Tran 8 Tran. PC Attorney, for STANDARD FEDERAL BANK XISOTdapraph S«.le 100 He 09710*729 (12/11) Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13,1907 — Page 9 From Time to Time... The Yarger brothers in World War II By Joyce F. Wriubnchl The 32nd Division of the National Guard reached France on March 6, 1918. The men '.were unloaded on March 7. ’'t Company K. 126th regiment, which Vem and Glenn Yarger were part of. had several other Barry County men in it Ronald E. Bauer, Andrew Brandt. Franklin Cope; Earl Willard Dean; Morris Eckard!; Henry J. Eggleston; Claire Griffin; William James Hoover. Frank Rudolph Jancschek; Oscar Stanley Kuempel; .Kenneth Leins; Thomas Loftus; Melvin O. ' Male; Theron Mate; George Merlau; Rendell pMerlau; Floyd W. Miller; Leo A. Miller; Howard Moulton, didn't reach France, died at ...Camp Merritt, NJ. and Carl John Rickert, to name some of them. There also were many other Barry County men in the 32nd Division in the regiments and units also. The banner for the 32nd Division was white H with red letters which designated il as the 32nd tNwion and carried the totem of the division, the Rad Arrow. Each regiment also had their own banner, and they served under lhe United ._ Stales flag, the stars and stripes. The 32nd was the sixth division to join the Expeditionary r Forces in France. This was the first American Army Corps. It consisted of the 1st. 26th, 2nd, ,42nd. 41st and 32nd Divisions. These troops ’ were noted for the Esprit de Corps which exist­ . ed among the men , t On April 12. Company 1 and Company K were sent to a drill camp al Percy La Grande .. pnd were put up in billets. This camp was about .two miles west of the village of drain. Drain Post card sent to their mother by the Yarger braeters to let her know that they had landed oversees. ■Calamity Jane.* the gun that fired the last shot on the American tide in World War). and Percy La Grande were small peasant vil­ lages located among rolling hills with the val, .leys under cultivation. The hills were rocky with just a thin layer of turf. This made digging •. trenches very difficult. This was the rainy season, and every day it , poured down rain, making everything wet and ■_ muddy. The intensive training went on, regard* .teas of the weather. The strength of the division , had increased enough by added men arriving, so that each company now averaged the desired .•200 men. Thdlocal citizens were very cordial and very kind lo these Americans, the first to arrive on : their lands. At this point, the Allies were wor­ ried that their cause was hopeless However, the people in this area of France had not lost their patriotism for France, though lhey did feel that . lhe “Boche" were unbeatable. Some citizens of lhe area actually expressed regret that the .. Americans had come there, feeling that they ..were being sacrificed. Some, however, viewed lhe American troops as lheir possible salvation from the hated “Huns.” On May 14.1918. lhe training period al Percy LaGrande came to a sudden hah. Vern writes; ; “We left Percy La Grande on May 15, 1918. ; and came to Gucveanatten that same night. We ; were about eight miles from the trenches. 1 went ! lo Hccken for work duty and got sick with diph­ ! theria and went to the hospital at Hariecourt. on "the 24.h of May. I was in the hospital 28 days aad got hack to the company on June 23, 1918, and they were still in the trenches. I had a stiff neck which was a carbuncle and I had il lanced „ on July 2. Glen and I were transferred into the > scout platoon and went to Battalion / Headquarters on July 2. They sent me to school on July 5. They look us in a motor truck through the mountains to our place where the school ; ■ was al Gerominel to learn scout duty.” L- Meanwhile the 32nd Division had been sent - to Alsace, then a German province, and were lhe first American soldiers lo arrive on German soil. The diary continues: “We left Gappe La Basisch on July 5. and went to Gerominel. We were al school two weeks and we left Gerominel July 20, 1918 and returned to our Company. We went in motor .trucks to Veltamont. “We left Veltamont on July 24 about 9 o'clock al night on July 25 and hiked out to our camp. Got there about 12 bells - didn’t know the name of the town. We left the town the next morning and look a truck and rode all day and went up to the front. We stayed all night in lhe woods and left lhe next night and went doser to the front. On the 28lh and 29th, stayed all night in woods next to the front. Moved on the night of the 29th up closer to lhe front and stayed in lhe woods all night July 30 1918. We were in the skirmish formation across the field and had The division on a winter march, 1918. Lots of artillery fire.” As lhe regiment entered lhe woods, which were in the Bois de Barbillion. they knew that lhey were near a scene of actual conflict. The woods had been subjected lo considerable shelling. Shell holes appeared in all directions and many trees were shattered, leaving only stumps of what was once full grown oaks and maple trees. These woods had been drenched with gas, in liquid form, which was still stand­ ing in shell holes. These areas were marked with with danger signs. The odor from human corpses rilled the woods and it was found that some of the enemy dead had been only partially buried, so a burial detail was organized and the dead were given a more decent burial. There was no wagon transportation available so the men had to leave their baggage and records behind and the march was made on foot, the troops carrying all of their equipment. Aug. 1, 1918, we went “over the top” and I carried machine gun ammunition. I was shot at by snipers and German machine guns, and got hit on the leg with a piece of shrapnel, but that did not injure me. and the Germans came out and we retracted back into our lines.” Over the lop simply meant that the men left the trenches for an attack against the enemy. The troops al this point did not know exactly where they were. They had moved in a souther­ ly direction, west of the Croix Rouge Farm, in the Bois de Beuvardes, which were part of the Foret de Fere. The woods were full of American and French artillery and there was a constant firing on lhe enemy ?nd as well as return fire. Many shells were gas shells and gas alarms went off during lhe nighl. The regiment was ordered lo take over the front line on July 30. The regiment had been separated from their kitchens for almost four days and had had no warm meal since the morning of July 27. The men had been living on field rations, which consisted of canned com beef, canned baked beans and hard bread. Since there was only two days supply carried in the haversacks, this sup­ ply was about exhausted However, the kitchens didn't make it up to the front before they had to move up. as the kitchens were stalled about a kilometer from the camp due to congestion on the roads and were unable to reach the men before the men marched away to the front. From Vem’s diary: “We were relieved from the front on Aug. 6, 1918. We were up there seven days and came back to where we had started from. On Aug. 1, there was an awful battle and artillery fire when we went through Chateau Therirey front and here made the biggest drive in the whole war. Did not have hardly anything to eat all the lime we were in lhe front lines.” This first experience in a battle convinced the 32nd Diviskwuand lhe 126th regiment that this was no church picnic. The crash aad shock of the everlasting screaming shells gave the feel­ ing that the next shell would be it. The regiment gained for the day was to kilo­ meters. Casualties were five killed and 53 wounded. Company A had three killed, and nine wounded; Company B had six wounded. Company D had two wounded; Company H had six wounded; Company 1 had one wounded; Company K. had eight wounded; Company L had two killed and eight wounded; Company M had seven wounded; Machine Gun Company had two wounded and one officer in Headquarters Company was wounded. The kitchens finally got to lhe men after 11 days, and served lhem a hot meal, which was much appreciated. From Vem’s diary: “We are staying in the woods and are drilling just a little. On the night of Aug. 13 we had an AU ST 3 I A aerial raid, but no bombs struck near.” An epidemic of dysentery hit the regiment on Aug. 13 aad interfered with the driHnm aad training the men were supposed to be undergo­ ing during this period, but it was soon bought under control. The Germans did dheovtr the location of the regimcat on the night of Aug. 13 and dropped bombs in the woods aad vicinity, repealing this every night daring their stay in that area. There were no casualties from the enemy uxh. bul il did disturb the steep of the men. The band gave a concert oa Aug. 15. Clothing and equipment were inspected for shortages and the shortages were covered in the next few days. There were church services, both Catholic and Protestant, held on Aug. 18 at a crude alter in the center of the woods. Vem reports ia his diary: “Aug. 17. had instructions on a German maxim machine gun. We saw two airplanes fall. On Aug. 21, we left the woods al 8:30 aad stayed ie the woods all day We had our meals brought in to us. We came back the night of Aug. 22. We left the wood al 8 and got back at 1:30. This was a brigade ■inrwvrr. We left the woods where we had stayed 17 days, oa the morning of Aug. 24 got on trucks about 9:30 and rode until about 3:30, got off of the trucks and went into the woods to stay." The trucks were French camions. The kitchens and supplies were included in the car­ avan. While many rumors persisted, the men did not know their destination. The camions were driven by Indo-Chinese chauffeurs. They all smoked little pipes, which they filled aad I ighted and then after but one or two long draws would empty the pipe. This move was to another part of the from where heavy fighting was going on. The diary goes on: "Wc left lhe wood, o« lhe nighl of Aug. 27 ud came ep ckner lo lhe from, uantd about 9 o'clock aad hiked all aight We got to a wood, about 930 the weal avxaiag We left lhe wood, lhal night and weal to front battalion headquaeten Stayed in tnidu back of front line and Company K went over on the atorniag of the 28lh and had aa awfal tot of caaaahiea We went over the morning of Aag 29 with Co. 9 and dag in oa lhe hill. We wen under aiachiae gan fire all day. We were relieved al eight oa the 29* Gotbackaadhadbreakfantat6J0ielhen»mingof Aug 20 aad alepl ia a hole aad then made another move jau a little ways aad dag iaoa the hilbide Found a pistol on lhe battlefield oa Aug 29, 1918. Lots of Americaaa lost their lives the night of Aug 30. | Leo A. Miller of Hastings was killed oa Aag 29, 1918. al Juvigny. The troops did not know exactly where they were, but this fierce beetle was near Juvigny. which was captured before this battle ended. Company K had one ana killed aad two men wonaded. A total of tosses for lhe 32ad Divisioa was three officers aad 113 men killed; 12 officers aad 306 men wounded HAS with two men anaaiag nuking a total of 436 caaaakiea. Two hundred German prisoners were taken by the 126th regimes.| -Gleaa aad I stayed ia a hole beside a big atone oa a aids hid. Oar man took lots of pris­ oners dmt aight. We are on the worst front there in. We went back in for support on Aag 13 and were relieved by the lai Mornrenn Diviaioa oa the aight of Aag 31 aad moved about six kilos into an open field We left the field where we stayed for four days then about 4 in the morning on Sept 6 and came beck to where we alayed in the woods whan ire had got off the trucks" Following the fierce battle al Juvigny, the French soldiers who had fought beside lhe 32nd Red Arrow Diviaioa were imps nerd by the kind of fighting the Americaaa ihmnadistill in the tkirmiah. They celled the men of the 32nd Diviaioa “Les Tcmbtoa,* which means “The Terribtes.The divisioa was laser cited in French Army Onfcre by General Mrcym for its fightn* abil­ ity. They decorated lhe coion of its infantry end artilfery ragimaam aad machine gua battalions, with tte “Croix de Gaane with Palm." which is the highest Ftrnrh cram of war. The presenta­ tion was mads oa April 13, 1920. Particularly honored were the 123* and the 126th rtgimtmi and the 120* Machine Goa Battalioa They were audited wi* driving the beaten enemy beck as far m the approach to Tensy-Sorney and was aa important turning point ia the war. Vera continues to write: “Gteua and I made Corporal <m Sept. 7,1918. “We left the hollow ia the woods aad hiked about right kites. I get a letter from home. The aight of Sept 10, we left our place ia the woods aad started for the rial head. We got withia 1 1/2 kilos of the truck aad had Io wail until the next mooting before we could load. We were oa the train one day aad one aight aad got off oa lhe morning of Sept 12 at Joinvilte aa hiked about five kilos io our biNets ia a village. Left this vil­ lage oa Sept. 23 aad hiked about seven kilos. Here we look truck aad came up near the Verdun front. Stayed two nights in the woods and on Sept. 25, they moved closer to the front ” Joinville was a rest area aad a place where training was updated. They were again instruct­ ed ia die use of head aad rifle greaadre, rifle practice. There were acw clothes made avail­ able aad the regimental baud gave concerts. Tune ia the rest areas was very short, howev­ er. The troops were sooa on the move again. Company K was detailed from lhe regiment for Corps Ammunition Service, and were engaged ia sending aad traaaportiag ammuait;on to the front lines divisioa of lhe 5th Corps until Oct. 11, when they were again returned to the regi­ ment. The diary goes on: “Our detail was to unload and load arnmuni- CONTINUED m W* 13 SU323KDE3E D’. It’ is reported that Austrian Zaperor hs4 flei, that t'^e --.ustrian Jrcnior has been assassinated, end that Austria. has bo® r?i' 72 hours to evacuate :"roa Italy S U3HEE3E3ED' The -llied fleet is no*? at Constantinople S BIA S S U J?. ■ - 51 D S C 1 .i 3 E D -WAS OH jr- GE3MAET” -erienn iry in their attack of today The ■turad thousmds-of prisoners have frivor. the Kocho back All objectives; have beer, gained. . . <p* - - • , . It is absolutely csssuticl theV tht success te followed, up ’.71th the utnost energy to to •orever.t the. cue: about cor.fueicn and dcr.omlizaticn and foicina his shattered force* to strike and‘strike hard i JO’.’U L- KITES Some of the Barry County men who became members of the 126th Regiment. 32nd Red Arrow Division which was a unit made up of men from Michigan and Wisconsin. (Back row. from left) Andrew Brandt. Glenn Yarger. Oscar Kuempel. (front row) Vem Yarger. Morris Eckert and Cart Ricket A communication from Major General John L Hines, dated Nov. 1.1918. giving a progress report and encouraging the men to keep up the pressure ont ha enemy. �Pag* 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13.1997 < < III* Saxon eagers hope for better execution during post-season h think < I il... Donkey basketball a time to treasure...a time to heal Believe me. donkey basketball is not just fun and games. In fact, as I learned last week at Maple Valley High School. the donkey experience can leave you with a lot of pain. For the kids, though, lhe experience is both funny and quite fascinating. Donkey basketball invaded Maple VaHey High School last Wednesday and was played in front of almost full house. The only times the action slowed down was when lhe scooper people were called upon to take care of small problems. Members of the Mule Maulers. Donkeys of Doom. House of Mulez and Burro Ballers went donkey-to-donkey to see who could score lhe most baskets. The Mule Maulers won first-place honors, but I still claim that il was rigged and lhe donkeys lhey were given were a bit more tame. The first donkey I got lo ride was not a very nice animal. In fact, you could say that he. or she. was a bit of an a*!. At one time, that mean ole donkey even sent me for a ride off ils front side. The following day. I had trouble moving my arms, thanks to lhal donkey's deviant behavior. After I received a much nicer donkey io ride. 1 made my only shot attempt, but still there was some concern. I don't know how many times Maple Valley Coach Jerry Reese approached me and said: "Jim are you OK?" Maybe not then, but now I’m ready to get back on that saddle again (well, let me think about that a second). The best pan of the night, for me personally, was talking to lhe kids in the bleachers and watching lhe kids al half as they took their rides on lhe donkeys. Not one kid was turned away from a donkey ride. Now that's real good stuff. Thanks Maple Valley, thanks Cody Page and thanks medicine cabinet. Hope to see you back on the basketball floor in 1998. • Bentley with the Lions: Ray Bentley, a former Central Michigan and Buffalo Bill football standout, will be doing the sideline commentary and halftime interviews this Sunday al the Detroit Lions football game with the Minnesota Vikings. Bentley played professional fixxball for 10 years and now is doing work for Fox 17. What I want lo know is Bentley's thoughts on Detroit quarterback Scotty Mitchell. P.S. — I would also like to know your feelings on the Lions' five year (oops!). $25 million man * • Bronco Hall of Famers: Western Michigan six into ils Athletic Hall of Fame last weekend: track coach Jack Shaw, basketball and baseball standout Charles Brotobeck. baseball star Jim Johnson, volleyball athlete Sarah (rowers) Bernhard, track record-holder Alex Washington and the late Amy Yeast, who excelled in tennis. A few of these individuals made headlines in the Western Herald during my years at WMU. Sarah (Powers) Bernhard was an All­ American on Coach Rob Buck's volleyball teams that never lost in the MAC and played in the NCAA tournament often. Shaw was. and still is. a great coach who usually was a consistent source for a great quote. And Yeast (who I never met. but heard much about from family members and lhe tennis family at WMU) was a remarkable athlete. Yeast, a Battle Creek Lakeview graduate, participated in the U.S. Olympic trials in 1984. was in the NCAA championships in 1985 and had an overall mark of 142-41 as a Bronco. She died in 1986 of unknown causes, but her memory remains as each year the lop WMU nctlers receives the Amy Yeast award. Hats off to all of the new WMU Hall of Famers. • Special Thanks: The J-Ad sports department has received great help recently from editor Dave Young and his friend John Gambee. Both have covered sports in their careers as editors, writers, information directors and coaches. Their commitment lo sports shows that you can never truly leave this business. With lhe playoffs going full steam. J-Ad has benefited from lheir "learn” work. OK. guys lei's go out (heir and smash lhe competition like lhe grapes that lhey are. P.S. If you see Mortimer, tell him to vole like a good Republican. Talk to you soon. Hastings had its chances, but most of those Saxon attempts resulted in frustration as Forest Hills Central won a 43-40 O-K While contest on Tuesday nighl. The game was close throughout with the Rangers holding a 19-17 edge at half. In the third quarter, both teams tallied 11 points lo make it 30-28 heading into the final eight minutes. "We definitely had our chances to win it." Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said. But. missed free throws, a missed 9-foot shot attempt, missed box outs and even a missed shot at the end of regulation did not go the Saxons way. "It was anybodys game." Kowalczyk explained. "They (F.H.C.) executed lheir offense more than wc did (and) wc weren't setting our screens." Katie Willison scored 9 points and had 11 rebounds for Hastings. Jill Williams tallied 9 points. Rachel Young added 8 points and Virginia Jennings pumped in 7 points lo go along with her 6 assists and 5 steals. Julie Zeff. at 6-1. led F.H.C. with 16 points, mostly in the paint. Following ils game on Wednesday nighl. the Saxons will close out its regular season Friday nighl at home against the Eagles of Hudsonville. Wayland 60 Caledonia 51 Casey Scully. Kara Potter and Nikki Merchant spurred the Wildcats lo a victory that clinched an O-K Gold championship. Scully scored 18 points, including 12 in the first half. Potter tallied 12 markers and Nikki Merchant hit for 10 points, including two 3-pointers in the first quarter at Caledonia. The Scots (9-9. 7-7) got outstanding games from Jenny DeBoer and Stephanie Algera. DeBoer led the squad with 18 points, six of those on triple shots, and Algera tallied 13 points, with 10 of those coming in lhe opening two quarters. The Wildcats led 18-14 after the first quarter and 35-28 at lhe half. DeBoer and Algera scored 19 of the Scots’ 28 points. Scully drained a quick jumper to start the third quarter (37-28). but Algera responded with a long-range 3-pointer (37-31). Still. Scully was on her game and came back with a bank shot (39-31) with 4:11 remaining in the frame. A Sarah Bom jumper cut lhe 'Cats margin lo nine points (43-34) at the 1:11 mark, but a 5-2 run ended lhe third quarter with Wayland comfortably in charge 48-36. DeBoer scored 7 points for the Scots in the fourth quarter, including a 3-pointer with 5:10 to play and a steal that led tn a layup (53-43) with 3:38 remaining. Erm Mesecar drained Caledonia's fourth 3-poinler (58-51) of lhe night with 11 seconds left, but the comeback attempt started just a bit loo late. "They played real well again defensively, but wc didn't step up like wc could have." Wayland Coach Zack Moushegian said. "Wc let them get some boards and they took it to us. They have really improved." Caledonia Coach Jon Meerman actually thought that his team had taken a step back. "I can't put my finger on it; I was disappointed and thought that we took a step back." Meerman exclaimed. "We turned the ball over a lot." The league title was the seventh, or eighth, in Moushcgian's varsity tenure and the first in the last five, including lhe teams with star shooter Angie Farmer. Middleville 66 Spring Lake 52 Jennie Doyle scored 19 points and Payshencc Erb 16 for the winning Lady Trojans who moved to 11-8 overall and 8-5 in the O-K Blue conference. The two top scorers both had two. 3pointers apiece. Jennie Doyle (43) led the Lady Trojans with 19 points and split two Spring Lake defenders on this play. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Sarah Schul pulled down 5 rebounds. Erb grabbed 5 caroms and Doyle dished out 10 assists, also for the lusdy Trojans. Middleville Coach Marcy Uyl said her team used its defense to help set up its offense and went lo a full-court defense often lo generate those points. Area hoop teams gear up for district play The Saxon eagers will get lhe host Tigers in ils district opener next Monday. Hastings will play Allegan at Allegan High School al 7 p.m. Monday in Class B district basketball action. Other games include Delton versus Wayland on Tuesday, the Allegan/Hastings winner versus Middleville on Wednesday and the championship contest on Friday. All games arc slated for 7 p.m. Wayland, the O-K Gold champs, should be considered the favorite going in. But. area schools Hastings. Middleville and Delton also could be contenders. "We re not a shoe in." Wayland Coach Zack Moushegian said. "Hastings has been up and down all year, but lhey got Young (Rachel) back (from injury). Both Hastings and Middleville arc good teams." Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk knows that her Saxon squad could be a contender if everything comes together. "This season has been up and down, but lhe district tournament is a whole new life." Kowalczyk said. "Wc definitely have lhe potential." Middleville's Keasha Kotrba (32) drives in for a layup in Tuesday nights O-K Blue matchup with Spring Lake. (Photo by Perry Hardin) WBCH radio personality Karen Love and Maple Valley Superintendent Clark Volz guide a donkey and a special friend around the gymnasium last Wednesday. Delton star ends college football career near home Rollic Ferris walked off the foolball Held for the last time as a Central Michigan Chippewa last Saturday in Kalamazoo with 35 seconds left in the team's annual battle with rival Western Michigan. For Ferris, who hails from Delton the walk to the sidelines signified both the bitter and the sweet. Bitter for the fact lhal his CMU team had just finished a 2-9 campaign that ended with a lough 38-24 defeat. "Never would I have expected il." Ferris said following Saturday's showdown at Waldo Stadium. "Two and nine and all the work in the last five years; I didn't expect this lo happen." Sweet because Ferris, and the Chippewa squad, had accomplished much during his five years at the school. A Mid-Amcncan Conference championship in 1994 and four triumphs versus the WMU Broncos coming as the team's highlights. Ferris points to the Chips’ triumph over Bowling Green in the *94 title year as being his favorite moment. "1 feel good about what I've done." Ferris said. "The offensive line has worked well together and a lol of what I've done. I credit lo my fellow linemen." On Saturday, "quite a few" family members, friends and teachers were in Kalamazoo to sec their local star. "My three younger brothers arc here." Ferris said of Saturday's family reunion. "They like lo critique as coaches." SmSTAR continued on pogo 12 Young Signs With Liberty... Hastings High School senior Rachel Young signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to play basketball at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. Young has played four years of varsity hoops with the Saxons and has tallied near 1,000 points during that span. She has been named all­ league twice, honorable mention All-State and a frequent member of All-Barry County sports teams. Liberty, coached by Rick Reeves, won the Big South basketball title last year with a 22-8 overall record and went to the NCAA Tournament where they lost to runner-up Old Dominion. "We are very pleased to have Rachel join our program." Reeves said. "She is a great kid who has a great work ethic." Young attended a basketball camp at Liberty last summer and decided that was where she wanted to go to college. Parents of Rachel are Gary and Marsha. Pictured with her are Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk and her Saxon teammates. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13, 1997 — Page 11 Football playoffs roll on for Trojans and Lions Thomapplc Kellogg and Maple Valley arc still undefeated and looking to extend ils journey in lhe State football playoffs this weekend. The T-K Trojans won a lough road game at Gull Lake last Saturday and travel to St. Joseph Friday for another fierce road battle. The Maple Valley Lions were al home last Friday and beat Berrien Springs. M.V. is at home again this Friday for a playoff confrontation with Jonesville. Another area school, lhe Marshall Redskins, also won at home last week versus Fowlerville. Marshall returns to ils home field Saturday to face a very good Ortonville-Brandon squad. The J-Ad Graphics football prediction record now stands at 29-18 after a 3-0 slate last week. Once again, wc strive for a perfection, which in this case would be a 3-0 nxonl. So on with it — Football Playoffs Week No. 2. JONESVILLE (9-1) at MAPLE VALLEY (1<M» The Comets arc 9-1 after beating Quincy handily 40-0 last Friday in their playoff opener. Jonesville's offense includes 6-1, 240-pound fullback Frank Keller and 6-4, 210-pound signal caller Kyle Dunn. Defensive end Nathan Howard (6-2.180) and lineman Travis Campbell (5-10, 195) anchor the other side of the ball. Earlier in the regular season. Jonesville won over Quincy 30-29 in overtime, so last Friday's final score was somewhat of a surprise. Jonesville plays in the Big Eight East conference and are coached by Greg Morrison. The Lions will need lo limit Dunn and his passing, but have the defense (34 turnovers) lo do just lhal. Andy Patrick leads M.V. with 151 tackles and 5 fumbles recovered. On offense. Jason Thompson has 905 total yards and Patrick 912. Home advantage should help the Coach Guenther Miltelstaedt's Lions... just make sure you dress accordingly. Prediction: Maple Valley 21. Jonesville 15. - THORNAPPLE-KELLOGG (10-0) at ST. JOSEPH (9-1) Foe those concerned... yes lhe Bears' field docs have a new transformer. In its regular season finale. St. Joe faced rival Stevensville Lakeshore 31-28. They were up by five points on Friday. Oct. 31, but had to finish the game on Saturday, Nov. I because the transformer blew. The lost lhe game on Saturday, making me wonder whv this tame is being played Friday nighl (the schools are quite a distance apart) and not Saturday afternoon. Senior quarterback Ben Kambach threw for over 1.000 yards and had only 5 interceptions. Senior tailback Henry Steele ran for over 1.000 yards and senior fullback Mike Morphey racked up 650 yards. Receiver Tim Shermak was Kambach's top target with over 400 yards. Linebacker Adam Baskc had 23 tackles in one game, a school record, but Gordon Hosbein is out for the season with a knee injury. Coach Ike Muhlcnkamp ha* over 200 career wins, including ones against Kalamazoo Loy Norrix (27-12) and Benton Harbor (27-20) this fall. St. Joe plays Class A competition week in and week out as members of the Big Eight league. The Trojans have a balanced attack, but lheir success starts on lhe ground with runningbacks Miso Glavan. Spencer Romph and Garrett Weatherhead. All made significant contributions in last week's triumph over Gull Lake. Players like Jared Otto, Jeremy Vandefifer and Lucas Weatherhead. The weather on lhe lakeshore should be frigid, so hard hits could be even more punishing come Friday. If T-K has an advantage it's in consistency. St. Joe has had ils ups and downs, while Tim Penfield's crew has played like champions throughout lhe *97 campaign. Prediction: T-K 17. St. Joe 14. PLAYOFF SPECIAL ORTONVILLE-BRANDON (10-0) at MARSHALL (10-0) The Oakland Activities League champs the last two years. O-B stunned Orchard Lake St. Mary's last Saturday 30-27. Leaders on the Blackhawks squad arc tailback Andy Zull. tackle Jim Kirkwtxxl and quarterback Mark Mahaffy. Zull ran for 151 yards on 16 carries in last week's playoff win. Kirkwood recovered a fumble and is considered an All­ State candidate. And Mahaffy makes very few mistakes, while finding the opening holes to throw to. Marshall struggled a little bit last week against Fowlerville, eventually winning the game 26-20. On offense, defense and with penalties, the Redskins hurt themselves more than lhe Gladiators hurt them. Coach Rich Hulkow realized this and probably will make some adjustments before Saturday. Remember Marshall still has the big gun — quarterback Ryan VanDyke — who can strike at any lime. Prediction: Manhall 28. O-B 14. Maple Valley runs past Berrien Early on. Maple Valley look control of last Friday's Class CC Stale football contest with Berrien Springs. And on the run. lhe Lions came away with a thrilling 20-6 victory that will allow tlicm to host a second round game next Friday against Jonesville. The Lions (10-0) did not actually score until the 1:56 mark of the first quarter, but lheir defense sluffed the Shamrocks on three consecutive plays for starters. Berrien attempted lo run three times versus Maple Valley's defense, but came away unsuccessful. The Lions offense got it in gear on lheir second drive, a drive that was capped by a 61-yard dart by Andy Patrick. "Il was just a simple dive play lhal had some good blocks,” Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mittclstaedt said. Leading 6-0. a defensive play helped the Lions to reach pay dirt right before the first hall concluded. Matt Rose, starling his first game at linebacker, intercepted a Brandon Stacey pass and relumed il 36 yards. The offense cashed that turnover in with a touchdown on the last play of the second quarter. Quarterback Trevor Wawiernia hit receiver Travis VanAlsline for an 18-yard scoring strike and Pat Lowe ran in a two-point conversion. At half the Lions were in charge. 14-0. When asked how it felt to score right before the half. Millclsiaedl said: "it fell great." Wawiernia. with 4:36 remaining in the third quarter, carried in a one-yard sneak which closed out an 87-yard drive lhal was entirely deme on the ground. "That first drive of the second hall look up a lot of time and helped us out." Millclsiaedl explained. Berrien did not gel the ball until the 4:35 mark of the third stanza and finally notched some points when Stacey ran one in from two yards on a fourth down play. Maple Valley's defense, though, would stuff Berrien on a fourth down play that came in the fjurth quarter. Pat Lowe tackled Stacey on that play, giving the Lions the hall with the clock winding down. Mittclslaedl's evaluation of why his team had such an easy time against Berrien, was straight to the point. "Wc played well on defense and moved the ball on offense." Mittclstaedt said. On defense, the Lions intercepted three passes, two by Bryan Faurot and one by Rose. Andy Patrick and Lance Flory led the team in tackles with 13 each. Trent Harvey Maple Valley's Cory Currier (72) makes a block to alow runningback Andy Patrick (6) to add a few extra yards to his Friday total against Berrien Springs last Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) was in on 11 bonecrushers. Rose had 9 defensive slops and VanAlsline was credited with 8 tackles. "Matt (Rose) did a very nice job." Millclsiaedl said. On offense. M.V. gained 305 yards on the ground with Patrick getting 164 yards on 23 carries. Jason Thompson gained 119 yards on 19 attempts and Chris Gonscr logged the ball 9 limes for 23 yards. Wawiernia two completions both went lo VanAlsline for 23 yards. Maple Valley s offensive success had a lol lo do with lhe blocks from its offensive line. Andy Heyboer. Jamie Davis. Cory Currier, Harvey and Andy Adams in lheir coach's words: "beal lhem off lhe ball" play after play. "Wc held our own at the line of scrimmage,” Mittclstaedt said. The Bears next for Trojans T-K's Garrett Weatherhead (42) chugs up field for a big gainer in last Saturday's State playoff win over Gull Lake. by Das id T. Young Editor Il's on lo round two of the slate Class BB football playoffs al St. Joseph Friday nighl al 7:30. and Middleville is two victories away from an appearance at the Rmtiac Silverdomc. The Trojans pulled out a thrilling, gutsy, come from behind 21-14 triumph over Gull Lake in the first round Saturday afternoon. The prognosis wasn't so good for Thor­ napple Kellogg with only 5 1/2 minutes left to go in the ballgame. The Blue Devils had just taken a 14-13 lead and TK had just handed them back the football near midfield. All lhey had lo do is get a few first downs and run out lhe clock. But fate created a huge window of oppor­ tunity. With first down and 10 al its own 43. Gull Lake had a bad excliangc between lhe center and quarterback, causing a fumble and Jared Otto pounced on the loose pigskin al lhe 42. The Trojans then mounted their most im­ portant scoring drive of the season thus far. going 42 yards in nine plays. It was Miso Glavan who scored the winning TD and it was fitting because the young man earlier had worried about missing a kicked extra point that could have been the difference on the wrong end of the final score. Glavan bulled his way three yards to the end zone with just 1:33 left in the contest and TK then faked the kicked extra point with a conversion pass from Steve Wiersma lo Nathan Prangcr. It was a thrilling climax to a game that featured solid, gritty defense from both squads and a game dominated by momentum. Middleville's defense took control of the game early, shutting down Gull Lake's vaunted passing attack that put together five touchdowns just two weeks earlier against Comstock. The Trojans limited the host team to just three first downs in the first 23 minutes. But the Blue Devils were successful in containing TK's ground game, with the ex­ ception of one scoring march in lhe first half. The Trojans look possession of lhe ball near midfield late in the first quarter when they slopped Gull Lake's* fake punt attempt on fourth down and three. From there they went 55 yards in 15 plays, three limes suc­ cessfully converting on fourth down. In fact. Middleville scored the game's first touchdown on Spencer Romph's three-yard hurst with fourth and one. Giavan's kick made it 7-0. which stood at the half. The Trojans got on the scoreboard for the second time at the 4:34 mark in the third pe­ riod on a one-yard sneak by quarterback Dan Finkhcincr. A short Gull Lake punt lo its own 37-yard line set things up. and Glavan made five key bruising runs in the eight-play drive. But Glavan's extra point kick attempt was wide, and TK was sitting on a 13-0 cushion. That's when momentum turned. Gull Lake took the ensuing kickoff and used a combination of pass plays, reverses and solid inside running lo go 80 yards in 10 plays. Tailback Nick Pesiun went into the end zone from 22 yards untouched and the PAT made it 13-7 with 53 seconds left in the third quarter. After Middleville's next effort stalled. Gull Lake look possession on the Trojans' 44. On lhe second play of lhe next scries quar­ terback Justin Swinsick hooked up with Erin Cowham with a 23-yard pass and Gull Lake had il first and 10 at the 20. Two plays after lhal. on second down and 15. the Blue The Hastings Saxons Equestrian Team of 1997 wishes The Wayland Wildcats, in the striped socks and coached by Zack Moushegian. are the favontes heading into the start of the Allegan district. Sports Story? 945-9554 Hoop Shoot in Hastings Nov. 22 The Hastings Elks will be holding its annual free throw Hoop Shoot on Saturday Nov. 22. The competition will begin al 9:30 a.m. and will be al lhe Hastings High School. Children ages 8-13 arc invited to participate. to Thank: H&H Feed Tom & Lisa Groos Equine Line MainStreet Savings Farm and Feed Bany County Lumber ...for all of your support! Devils received a gift in lhe form of a pass interference penalty. They then scored on a 10-yard play action pass from Swinsick lo fullback Marti How­ land. who kicked the extra point lo give Gull Lake its only lead of lhe game with eight minutes left. Bui with lhe fumble by Gull Lake only moments later, lhe momentum shift the ocher way was swift and deadly. The Trojans* defense kept Gull Lake in check well except for the Blue Devils' two scoring drives. They limited Swinsick. who had bl up lhe airways for five scoring passes just a week ago against Comstock, to just five comple­ tions in 23 attempts for 71 yards and no touchdowns. Though Gull Lake's lop run­ ning back. Pesiun. picked up 114 yards in 17 carries, the Blue Devils* entire ground game had only 135 yards Glavan chewed up 114 yards in 25 carries while Romph picked up 78 in 18 tries. Gla­ van had 72 of his yards in the second half. Fmkbciner clicked on 6 of 9 passes for 78 yards and Tim Stevens completed a halfback pass good for 16 yards. Leading the charge defensively were Olio and Jeremy Vandefifer with seven tackles each. Lucas Wcatherhead and Corey Schut each had five stops. Garrett Weatherhead abo had a fumble recovery. It was the second playoff victory for Mid­ dleville. which made the post-season dance in 1979. 1980. 1990 and 1991. Ils only other post-season win was in 1980. Gull Lake was making its first playoff ap­ pearance. The Original ountry Peddler Shows Noveither 21,22,23 Kalamazoo, Michigan alamazoo County Fairgrounds (Heated Buildings) 'A Spectacular Country Gathering •at the Original Country Peddler Show!" riday ip-Op Adults $3.00 aturday Mp Sunday lla-4p IXC • PO Child (2-12) $200 (Each day) II �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 13, 1997 STAR, continued from page 10 One of Rollic's brothers, Billy, was a freshman on Delton's varsity squad this fall and hopes to someday follow in his footsteps. Those arc some big shoes when you're talking about Rollic Ferris. Ferris was always there... in the middle of the action, opening up the holes from his starling guard position. One of four CMU captains. Ferris not only was one of lhe strongest Chippewas during his five years as a collegiate player, he was one of the most reliable. "It gives me inspiration " CHU’i IM* Ferm Ask his what he most enjoys about his football job. Ferris does not hesitate to answer. "I like to get my share of pancakes.** he said talking about his knack for hovering over the competition. At 6-3. 289 pounds Ferris was regarded as one of the strongest players in the nation. He could bench press 555 pounds, squat 850 or put up 225 pounds 36 limes. Tve spent a lot of lime lifting weights since high school," Ferris said earlier in the CMU season. "1 try to be lhe strongest J can be. The harder I work, lhe better 1 am." But. Ferris also had the mobility and the personality and used those tools lo become a gridiron — or a wrestling — star. A Stale mat champion twice at Delton High. Ferris wrestled at CMU in 1995-96 and went 8-6 with three pins. BOWLING SCORES Huskies of Northern Illinois. The game was only the second in CMU history that was played under lights and Ferris truly shined. What's next for Ferris, possibly a shot in the National Football League? Some might say he's too small, but certainly Ferris — a second team All-MAC performer in 1996 and threc-year starter — doesn't think so. "Playing in the NFL is something lhal I always think about." Ferris said. "I know l*m short, but I know that I can play. Il's always been a goal of mine." And achieving goals is nothing new in the life of Rollie Ferris. Rollie Farris In college. Ferris not only grew as a scholar (3.14 grade ooinl average in industrial education), but also became a family man. He and his wife. Marie, arc parents to 11 -month-year-old Faith, and gain faith from their little girl's presence. "Il's great just coming home and seeing my little girl smile." Ferris exclaimed. "It gives me inspiration." Ferris even credits fatherhood as being a responsibility that has helped him to blossom as a football player. "1 really like all of the decisions that my wife and I have made." Ferris said. "It keeps us really busy (and) lhe more pressure, the more you focus." All year long. Ferris has been one of the top CMU "Bubs" blockers. On Aug. 28. Ferris was tabbed as lhe team's "Offensive Player of the Week" for a game that saw the Chippewas gain 503 yards against the At Maple Valley Class C Maple Valley (II-8) battles Bellevue (1-18) and Galesburg-Augusta (5­ 13) tangles with Parchment (10-7) on Monday. In games Wednesday, the winner of G-A and Parchment plays Springport (0-18) and the winner of M.V. and Bellevue takes on Olivet (5-13). The championship contest is Friday. At Lakewood Class B Lakewood faces Central Montcalm Monday and Portland meets Lakeview on the same day. The Lakewood game is at 6 p.m.. while the second maichup is scheduled for 8 p.m. The winner of Lakewood and Central Montcalm takes on Tri County on Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Belding will play the winner of Portland and Lakeview al 8 p.m. The final will be Friday al 7:30 p.m. Western runs past Central in MAC football finale KALAMAZOO — Western Michigan won its seventh game of the season and its fifth consecutive Saturday with a thrilling' 38-24 triumph over rival Central Michigan at Waldo Stadium. The Broncos (7-3. 6-2 in lhe Mid­ American Conference) will close out its year Saturday at Northeast Louisiana. The Chippewas (2-9, 1-7) ends its *97 campaign with eight consecutive defeats. Central Michigan, though, opened lhe game with 17 unanswered points and appeared to be headed towards an upset. Eric Flowers scored on a I-yard run with 4:32 remaining in the first half. CJ. Remmo picked off a Western Michigan pass and went* 10 yards for a first quarter touchdown and Casey Wilson booted a 23yard field goal three seconds into the second quarter to give lhe Chips the 17-0 edge. But. the Broncos — led by runningback Robert Sanford and quarterback Tim Lester — responded to the challenge by scoring 21 unanswered points in the second quarter and 17 of the 24 points tallied in the game's second half. "That's the way you're taught (to) never give up." Lester said. "(Even) early in the game, wc had a lot of confidence." Jake Moreland caught a 7-yard pass from Lesler to make it 17-7. Sanford barreled across for a 3-yard score to close the Central Michigan gap to 17-14 and Corey Alston hauled in a 13-yard strike from Lester lo put Western Michigan in front 21-17 al the half. Sanford logged the ball five times for 47 yards on the drive that ended with Moreland's catch and gained another 31 yards on the second quarter drive that he initially scored upon. "1 like tough games like that." Sanford said of the clash with Central Michigan. "At least, wc can make history with them." Gary Darnell. Western Michigan's coach gave high praise to Sanford. "To have Robert come through and have a big day. it really opened it up." Darnell said. "Wc want to be a Top 20 program and wc must find ways lo win. The fact that it was Central, made it even more special." Sanford finished with 185 yards on 34 carries, while Lester completed l9-of-3l aerials for 270 yards. The two offensive stars accounted for five Bronco touchdowns, three coming from tlsc arm of Lester. ■ In the third quarter. Lesler and Sanford helped to seal the Bronco win. First, Lesler went 41 yards to Steve Neal to make it a 28­ 17 ball game. Then. Sanford went in for a Iyard plunge to up the score to 35-17. Sanford s second touchdown was set up by his 31-yard dart. Sanford became Western Michigan's all­ time best freshman runner with his 185 yards on Saturday. The Miami (Fla.) native now has 957 yards heading into the Broncos* season finale Saturday. Adam Simonson caught a 28-yard touchdown for Central Michigan (35-24) in the fourth quarter and Brad Selent connected on a 20-yard field goal (38-24) for Western Michigan. The game's final three points came after an interception by Steve Roon, one of 13 seniors on the Western Michigan team. Rollic Ferris, of Delton, played his last game al Central Michigan, going the entire way at right guard. A senior captain. Ferris was surprised with how this football season concluded. "You don't expect this to happen." Ferris said. "To go 2-9 with all the work that we’ve done in the last five years." Western Michigan gained 453 yards on offense lo Central Michigan's total of 349. On defense, the Broncos had five sacks and made one interception, while Central Michigan managed two sacks and one pick. When Darnell took over lhe Broncos program this spring, just one runningback and one receiver were back from lhe previous year’s club and lhe media had tabbed them for last in MAC. Western Michigan's two-deep offensive chart has only two seniors, providing great expectations for more future winning seasons. "Wc had to totally rebuild lhe skilled positions from scratch," Darnell said. The Central game is very important to the populous here. Today, we were the healthiest we've been all season and I would like to think that it has to do with how we go about our business." As far as lhe future is concerned. Sanford stated: "I see bowls." Hope Shares Title Hope College (6-3.4-1) earned a share of lhe Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football championship by running past Albion College on Saturday 28-25 in Holland. Quarterback Brandon Graham scored three touchdowns for the Hying Dutchmen and kicker Travis Williams made four extra points. Williams, a Hastings native, finished the season with 42 points, second on lhe team. Hope, along with Adrian College, ends lhe regular season 4-1 in the MIAA. Adrian also won on Saturday, beating Kalamazoo College 17-6. Get Your Copies Of The Hastings Banner At Any Of These Area Locations Delton Heatings Other Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley's Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Felpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Penn-Nook Gifts Plumb's R&J'a Goodenough Goodies Superette Tom's Market Day By Day Thomapple Lake Trading Post Granny's General Store Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle A6L Quick Stop (Woodland) J-Ad Graphics Carl's Market Cappons Quick Matt Lake Odessa Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-O Shell Felpausch Carl's Market Hamlins Quick Stop Nashville Little's Country Store Mace Pharmacy South End Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It and Go Rastoor's Nesbitt's Village Grocery Gun Lake Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town • Sam's Gourmet Foods • Cappon’s Quick Mart LC J’s Our Village General Store Thursday A.M. Howling Parkers AFC Home 31-13; Just Us 29-15; Early Birds 25 1/2-18 1/2; Varneys 25-19; Lucky Shots 22 1/2-21 1/2; Hastings Bowl 21­ 23; LrHarvcs 20-24; Question Marks 19-25; Bye 0-44. <HMtd Games and Serin - L. Jackson 209­ 527; P Caldwell 183-507; M Hodges 168-466; C. Stuart 167-460; J. Rablcv 142-390; B Bodo 154-371; I. Ruthrutt 171; D. Collier 161; B Estep 157; O. Gillons 153; T Parker 149; J. Me Keough 145; B. Sexton 143. flood damn Buy - A. McBain 176; C. Alexander 174; J. Kidder 167. Girt* High Gamn and Serin IW25 - W. Miller 161-353; N Towle 93-245; A Rose 99­ 236. Boys High Game aad Serin ll/l - B Bowman 244440; A McBrian 210-529; B. Hammond IKK-50K; M Spidel 179-414 Giris High Game and Serin - A. Boger 117-311; W. Miller 116-305; A McWilliams 1IO-27K;C. Shumway IOO-2KL Thursday Angels Nashville Chiropractic 32-12; Miller Exc. 28 1/2-15. 1/2; Tick Tock Restaurant 28-16; Secbcr s Auto Body 27-17; Pet World 24-20; Cedar Creek Grocery 23-21; NAPA Girls 22­ 22; Gavin Ford 18-26; Riverside Cemetery 17­ 27; Dowl It 17-27; Stephane's 14-30; Hastings Bowl 13 1/2-30 1/2. High Games and Serin - F Ruthruff 241­ 243-660; T Soya 193; L Watson 190. K. Farr 166. M Westbrook 175; J Gasper I95;M. Eaton 186; P Fisher 175-499; J. Varnev 172; K. McMillon 180-504; J. Hurless 199-521 Tanday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printim 29-15; Flexfab 27-17; Woodmaaaee Sawmill 26-lt; Consumers Concrete 23 1/2-20 1/2; Mo*<ter Graphics 19-25; Pitt Seekers 1I-2S; Friemta 17 1/2-26 1/2; Haningi Bowlen 16-21. Mem High c—Tl * s^, K. Greenfield 242-601; L. Johaaoa 170; M. Yon 174; J. Beach 471; J. BinMofT 159-401' B. Squires 117-494 Wameas High Gamn * Serin L Thomas 149; D. Bany 143-352; C Reed 115; P. Arends 112-495; P. George 155; S. Landis 191; B. Wilkins 177-504 Bowieretln Bennett Industries 22-14; DJ. Electric 22-14; Hamilton Excavating 20-16; Carlton Center Excavating 18-18; Kent Oil Co. 13-23; Hecker Insurance 13-23. HU* Games and Serin - L Dawe 180­ 448; K.Dosler 157; K. Fowler 173; J. Hamilton 225-551; G. Potter 194-524; P. Britten 169; C. Hurless 178; T. Christopher 188; S. Merrill 165. Friday Mixed Moose Heads Out 26; No Geratol Reg'd 24.5; Brushworks 23; Get larcky 23; 9 and a Wiggle 22; Ten Pins 21; Late Comers 21; Bad Habit II 21; Nash Bash 21; Rocky 4 21; Ramblers 21; I Know Thai 19; Weekend Warrior 19. Four Rs 18; Gillons 18; Sears Service 18; Special Ks 153. Gand Games and Serin Men - EKeeler 246-708; D Service 173-486; R. Faye 206-589. H. Pennington 232-663; R. Robbins 195-529. T. Rainwater 223-594; S Peabody 224-620; W. Lydy 200-537; B. Keillor 201-566; D. Keillor 200-500; T Heath 219-570; M. McKee 231­ 589. D. Scars 183-506; K. McDonald 188; W Brodock 184; D. Tinkler 166; M. Kasinsky 244; T. Ramey 193. Good Games aud Series Women- B.CIow 165-443; B. Davenport 177-468; S Nash 174­ 483; T. Pennington 195-495; B. Hughes 204­ 557; F Ruthruff 184-534; S. Everett 152-415; S. Keeler 191-520; J. Madden 193-553; S.Smilh 161-462; L. Bar num 253-545; G. Mcancy 179-475; S. Rippley 164-448; R. Brummel 144-422; D. Bartimus 210; T. Heath 144; S. Keillor 156; A Keillor 165; P. Arends 187; S. McKee 214; C. Madden 173; K. Keeler 187. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 28-12; Mace s Ph. 24-16; Valley Realty 23-17; Eye ft Ent 23-17; Misfits 21-19. Hallifax Service 19 1/2-20 1/2; Fanner's Feed 19-21; Nashville 5+ 18 1/2-21 1/2; Lifestyles 18-22; Seebers Auto 17-23; Finishing Touch 15-25; Nashville Chiro 14-26. High (nan and Serin - T. Christopher 197-525; S. Pennington 179-505; B. Hathaway 192-482; L Yoder 178-486; B. Johnson 174­ 438; E Moore 155-423; N Hallifax 169-372; I. Yoder 176-446; D. Botimer 158-394; E. Dunham 177-470. T. Clark 157-449. C. Pruden 167-462; T. Laymance 151-424; P. Frederickson 164; B. Smith 146; B. High 165; J. Leo 143; C. Trumbull 140 Monday Mixers Whispering Walers 26-10; Rowdie Giris 24 1/2-11 1/2; Kelley's Keglers 20-16; Dewey 's Auto 20-16; Green Chicks 19-17; Hastings Bowl 18-18; Michelob 17 1/2-18 1/2; T.M. Lassies 16-20; Hartzler's Tours 15-21; Coldwell Banker 15-21; Mr. Bruce 14 1/2-21 1/2; Girrhach’s 10 1/2-25 1/2. High Games and Serin - V. Hartshorn 172; V. Carr 179-471. H. Service 176-449; B. Johnson 186; M. Wieland 168-458; R.Sharpley 194- 515; M. Snyder 186; S. VanDenberg 183­ 514; S. Glasgow 197-576; P. Snyder (70 pins over average); S. Smith 164; H. Miller 451. Senior CkUrns Brodock 26-14; Ruempel's 26-14; Vrogindcwey 25 1/2-14 1/2; Jesick 24-16; Olis 24-16; No One 24-16; Woodmansee 22-18; Moucoulis 20-20; M & M s 20-20; Brewer 19­ 21; Lethcoc 16 1/2-23 1/2; Nash 16-24; Hall 16­ 24; Schlachtcr 15-25; Friend 13-27; Snyder 13­ 27. High (« and Serin - B. Howes 178­ 503; N. Moucoulis 175-400; B. Kingsley 175; D Mason 199-536; G. Waggoner 174-476. S Glasgow 225-587; C. Jesiek 182-465; B. Terrv 186-514; W. Brodock 171-473; N Hall 171M6I; P Snyder 187-449; M Matson ITO475; G. Otis 175; B Vrogindcwey 165-464; A. Brewer 177. n RecnaUaa Barry Aiaomosive 21M. Cartaa Ceaaer Ex­ cavating 27W; Fairchild Oil 27; Croaa'a It; Freeport Elevator 17 aad Hastings Bowl 14. Gand Caatn a Serina - D. McKdvey 525; N. Thaler 546; T. Wtelmd 211-541; S. Anger 201; M. Davis 544; D. I—Im 234-597; C. Lemus 502; J. Buehler 525; E. Jackson 201; M. Brown 239-551; M Porrin 504; G Yoder 220; B. King 203-521. Tuesday Trisa Yn Um 21-16; 3 Potties Tack 27-17; B a L Doih 25-19; Armour Auctioa 23.5-20.5; Seebers Auto Body 22.5-21.5; Late Bioomen 22-22; Jan 4 Ftm 21-23; Trouble 19.5-24.5; Looaey Tooas 11.5-25.5; Texas Pride 13-31. Team Hl^i Game Hiadteap - Just 4 Fm 670; Late Bloomers <6»: 1 Pomn Tmk 666. Team Sariaa Haarirag - 3 has. Tack IM7; Yea Um 1154; Ba L DoBa lt» Hi|k GanmaW^t Sarim - S Vmufew barg 212-517; M. Eakm 162; D. Kritey 110; W. Pmcfus 150; D. MacDomM 165; S. Saider 155; J. Harina 110-301; L. Tdley 111; T. Sebasuan 176; M. Snyder 139; S. Glatgow 191-529; T. tram mt 173; B. Tharmoa 170; L Poser 174; M. Kill 203- 500; L. Trumble 191-505; 1. Comer 204- 532. YMCA-Hastiags Youth CaaacH's FaB MDTB * X OtteyDM! A League W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle .................................. 42-0 Real Log Home............... ,............................ 35-7 ICS................................................................. 28-14 Leafwood Lumber....................................... 20-22 Unknowns...................................................... 15-27 Goodenough Goodies ............................... 11-31 Ray James Electromechanical................. 9-33 Mainslreet Savings...................................... .8-34 B League Hastings Burial Vault ................................. 34-8 Ranger Die ............................................ . .30-12 Backe Construction..................................... 29-13 Gary’s Auto....................................................28-14 Flexfab........................................................... 22-20 Buslance Construction................................ 12-30 Hastings Mutual .......................................... 12-30 Quality Roofing .............................................1-41 Saturday Youth BnskethuN The following practice times have been changed for the YMCA Saturday basketball program for boys. 5/6 graders will play at Central's gym from 8­ 9 a.m.; 1st graders will play from 9-10 a.m.; 2nd graders will play from 10-11 a.m.; 3/4 graden will play from 11-12 noon. Girls will play al Star School at the same time as in previous Saturdays. 5/6 graders 8:30-10 a.m.; 1/2 graders 10-11 a.m.; 3/4 graders 11-12 noon. Anyone still interested in playing is invited lo participale. The cost is $3 per Saturday. The program will run until Dec. 13 (no meeting on Nov. 29) Call the YMCA office at 945-4574 for more details. .Sawby Nifhl Mind H.E.D. 27; Fearsome 4 26; Thunder Alley 26; Thee Fnrggcrs 25; Rednecks 25; B.S.ers 24; Orchards 24; Lucky Strikes 24; 2.4 19; Short N Sweet 19. Rock Bottom 16; X-Filers 16; S & K 15: 9 out of 10 14; Tag Along. 13; Friends 9. Womens High Game and Series - M Eaton 210-604; D Snvder 200-562; L. Barnum 195- 524. 0 Krallman 174-46K; S VanDenBerg 213; M Snyder 1K0; M Kirchen 172: E. Hammontree 171; S. Sanborn 166; S Craven 159; M McClurkin 154; M Simpson 152; A. Hubhell 151; M Evans 146; M. Mowrey 129. Mens High Hames aad Serin - C. Martin 227-642; S. Sanborn 245-614; J. DcLaal 2195K9; C. Sanborn 223-5H6; S. Krallman 20H523; T James 22O-4M1; J. Kirchen 161-440; D Dutcher 169-433; C. W Simpson 164-413; B Heath 203; B Hubbell 191: J. Barnum 111 190; B. Kerley IKK; 0 Seeber IK4; M. McLeod 172; V. Dezess 167. Saturday Majors Boss High Came aad Serin 10/25 - B Bowman 233-572; D Humphres IK2-494; 0. Salazar 172-4K7; B Weatherly I72-4K3; B. Hammond IK6-47K. YMCA adult league indoor scccw bm- a A • Just a quick reminder that the registration deadline for this years indoor soccer season is rapidly approaching. If you arc interested in playing, please return your roster and league fee to: YMCA, P.O. Box 252, Hastings. Ml. You may abo bring it lo the YMCA office which is located at 234 E. Stale. Hastings (old Farm Bureau Bld., in the Fcldpausch parking k8(. Team fees must be relumed no later than Friday. Nov. 10. Teams will be taken on a first come, first served basis. If you have any questions, please give a call al 945-4574. YMCA �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 13, 1997 — Page 13 Lake Odessa NEWS THIRTYSECOND : DIVISION.."' The Ionia County Chapter ol the MARSP w ill hold its next meeting at the Commission on Aging building on Hudson Street. Ionia, after meeting away from the premises for the past two months. Ike last gathering was at Welcome Corners UMC near Hastings and lhe previous meeting was w ilh retired states employ ees at the Ionia Masonic Temple For reservations for the Nov 2(1 noon meeting, call 374-8420. There will be acknowledgement of the chapter's dis­ tinguished service award winner for 1997 Flyers have heen distributed in many stores and public places, including Hastings for Christmas 'Round the Town on Nov. 28 and 29. There arc more than 20 homes listed where craft items w ill be on sale Often it is worth the miles of driving just to see the houses, which are already high decorated for the season. The depot will have its annual baked goods sale. An added attraction this year will be lhe re­ printed centennial history of Lake Odessa. Over the pxst ten years, there have been repeated calls for “just one m<»re copy." but they were out of print and the original plates were destroyed by the printer. However, the original pictures plates were still on hand. The new books will cost less than the originals because they arc printed from one of the original hooks. If you have been wanting a book and lamented that you did not buy one back in 1985. this is your chance. Some crafters have moved their outlets from country lo village. The flyers have excellent maps on the reverse side with insets to show details of U'oodland and Lake Odessa ■streets. YMCA The Ionia County Genealogical Society met Saturday, with more than 20 present. Many calls have come since publicity for the “First Families" awards was in newspapers around the county and beyond, wherever the honorees live. The callers generally want lo know how they can he included another year, since they loo had ancestors in Ionia County before 1880. The society will he soliciting memberships and sell­ ing candy bars al lhe debot Nov. 28 and 29. John Waik- spoke to lhe group and using an overhead projector showed remarkable maps and texts showing the very early routes of trav­ el hy the native Americans of the Ottawa tribe who lived here 1820-1850. He had examples of early records from which one can Icam much about lhe first while settlers. Sauhee Lake, named for Chief Saubi, wxs midway between Charhon Park area and Shimnecon. where other native Americans had settlements. Increasing!) members now use the family resources center to check information from the records available. Each of the 17 First Family members has a numbered notebook containing his or her proofs submitted. The charts contained have much data available for research. All but eight cemeteries of Ionia County arc now recorded on means for use on the Internet. The next Society meeting will he in January lo start the second year of operation. Gary and Ann Spoelhof of Jordan lake Road, near Durkrc Road, have announced lhe summer marriage of their daughter. Jill Christine Blakemore, to Craig Vyn. The groom's parents reside in Grand Rapids. The wedding wxs at Trinity Lutheran Church. The bride's attendants were Megan Davies. Tamara Karston, Joy Dean. Courtney Amann and Rachael Stinson. Flower girls were Jennifer and Allison Palm The groom's. attendants were Josh Gollleib. Andy Graham. Scott Vy n. Andrew Vy n. Nathan Blakemore. Garrett Raubolt. Dillion Spoelhof was the ring bearer. Work continues on the family center for St. Edward's church last week the foundation was in. The sandfill was being distributed within lhe foundation walls. There is the start of a new dri­ veway from Washington Boulevard and a con­ struction trailer is on the premises near the west parking lol. The Central Unit of United Methodist Women met Monday evening. Guests were Harlam and Betty McDowell of Grand Ledge. She has written four books and is connected with the MSU museum. She showed slides of stained glass windows from the Michigan Census of Stained Glass. Some were from Detroit and Jackson, hut others were from the Cook Funeral Home and SS. Peter and Paul al Ionia, two churches at Grand Ledge and Grand Rapids. She had examples of Tiffany type, sten­ ciled glxss and other varieties. Dorothy and John Haaksma, former resi­ dents. were at Ionia last week to call on Bud and Ukraine Scheldt. Ed and Phyllis Miller of Bellevue were Sunday guests of the Ron Cunningham family and attended church with them. Daughter Christine was organist for the day and grand­ daughter Jackie was in lhe bellchoir. Harlan McDowell of Grand Ledge was one of the many relatives who attended the visitation Sunday al the funeral chapel to sec lhe family of his great-aunt. Mildred Shade. continued from pm* 12 ;•..1 AMERI^K expeditioN^Wforces YMCA ms leagrse basketball auaa«m Any teams interested in playing in this year's adult league basketball league should send their roster and league fee to: YMCA, P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Ml. You may also bring il to the YMCA office which is located at 234 E. Slate. Hxstings (old Farm Bureau LEGAL NOTICES: BBMTBAAE FOBSCLMMW SALK THB ROM 1$ A DEBT COUECTOR ATTIMPTWG TO COURT A DEBT. ANY MFCRMATION WEOSTAM by WESlEYE. Bld., in the Felpausch parking lol). Team fees must be relumed no lalrr than Friday. Nov. 10. Teams will be taken on a TIME to TIME continued from page 9 lion. Stayed there that night and on Sept. 26 got in trucks and Marled for our place, where wc were to unload the ammunition. Wc got off the road and rode past five towns and they stayed all night in the woods. Ate breakfast with the artillery and then went front a mile and found the company and were put in a dugout and then back into action. On Sept. 28. wc unloaded ammunition. While unloading ammunition on Oct. 4. at night. General Pershing came by. “We left the woods where wc stayed in ditgouts and unloaded ammunition Oct. 8 and then started for the front. Stayed all night in woods and did not get much to eat. “On the morning of Oct. 11 we were called for lhe front and started, but they did not need us, so wc came back lo our holes and put up my lent. Got lots of mail on the night of Oct. 12, and some new underclothes and socks. On the nighl of Oct. 13. wc moved up to the front line and went over lhe lop on lhe morning of Oct. 14. Wc captured 2(1 Germans and machine gun nests and I saw much Sergeant Dick Covert and Corporal Barnaby were killed. Floyd Miller wxs wounded on Oct. 15. “On Oct. 19. when we had taken our position near front line. Captain Gillen and two others were wounded and one killed. On the night of Oct. 19. we were relieved by the 89 Division. and came back to where the kitchen wxs. The YMCA gave us hot chocolate and one chocolate bar arid two cigarettes. It rained all night. It wxs awful up on the front. Wc were there 21 days. The name of the sector wxs Argonne. “On Oct. 26. we went to take a bath lo get rid of coolies (a body louse, highly unpopular among World War I soldiers] and got new underciotiics and leggings and shoes. Found the motor court. On the morning of Nov. I. about 4:30. we were awakened and rolled packs and started to move. Moved about 12 kilos to the north and pitched our tents, and it rained. On the morning of Nov. 4. about 2 o’clock, we rolled packs and moved about seven kilos. We stayed all night in the woods on Nov. 4. 1918. “On the morning of Nov. 9. wc again rolled packs, but did not leave until about 8 that night. We hiked about 12 kilos and camped in the woods. The next morning we rolled packs and started lo move. Moved all day, about 10 kilos and stayed in a field. We woke up the next morning and they said lhal an armistice had been signed and that the guns would slop shoot­ ing at II a.m. And they stopped on Nov. 11. 1918. at 11 o’clock and everybody went wild. We rolled packs and moved about one kilo into the town of Brehcville into billets. Wc had a fireplace in our billet.” . (To he continued) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Nov. 10. 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. TJvU«*f'<Yromdi i.YoGr TJ* larc<< Y<*r liri LWt Put Your Baby's Health On The Line. STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT; CIRCUIT DIVISION In Rn Algonquin Uko Lovol File: M-57ACZ NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing will be held in the Barry County Trial Court; Circuit Division; before the Honorable James H. Fisher, in lhe Circuit Courtroom, located at 220 West Stale Street. Hastings. M‘chigan. 49058, on Friday, Maaambar 21,1BB7, a 11 <0 AM. The hearing concerns the request of the Barry County Drain Commissioner to amend the Order Determining Normal Lake Level for Algonquin Lake to permit the commencement ol the summer maximum level later than required in the present Order. The Order now may require that the Lake be raised from the winter level to the summer level while ice is still on the Lake The motion seeks a later more gradual raising of the Lake from winter level to summer level. The purpose of the proposed change is to protect lake properly owners from spring ice damage; protect downstream riparians from spring flood­ ing; and to prevent other problems associated with high spring water levels Persons interested in presenting testimony and evidence concerning the motion should attend the hearing Those wishing to submit written comments may do so C/0 Robert W. Shafter. Barry County Dram Commissioner. 220 West State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 /s/Robert W Shafter. Drain Commissioner For years of easy rockin', make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. US Savmc-re — they re backed by the lull la<lh and crcdH ul the United States They re alvt guaranteed lo earn interest And ihey re both easy lo buy — get lhem where yr** •'xkl w bl,nk ~ and easy to allord You can buy them lor'av little as $25 Ask your banker or your emjUoyer about including U S Savings Bonds m your retirement cavings program For a recorded message of current -Me infonwatkxi. call I -000-4US BOND I-BOO-4S7-2M1 Susday Family Open Gyms Every Sunday, except Nov. 30. Dec. 21.29 and Jan. 4. the YMCA will have tie Hastings High School gym open for open gym. The gym opens at 2 and closes al 4. Activities will be bxskctball. volleyball, and rollerskating (bring your own equipment). The cost for lhe activity is $2 per person with a family cap of $5. Those with youth in grades 6 or lower must be accompanied by a parent. dorian (Ml .612.11), includinp interest at B.25% par annum. Under the power ol Bate cantainod in said mortpope and the statute in such com made and pro­ vided, notiCO is hereby piven that Mid mor*popo writ bo forocioeod by a sale ol iho mortpopod promliet. or tome port ol them. at public venue, a* lite Barry County Courthouse in Hosttaps, Ml, at I <> o'clock P.M.. on Docombor 4. 19B7. Sold pramiMk orw klfuated in City ol HattinpB. Barry County. Michlpon, and rto d—crib ad OB: lot 129* and tfw South 6 Rod> el Lot 1300 ol rite City. Formerly Vi Nape ol Hootinpa, accordinp to tbo recorded plot thereof. Tbo redemption period thoM bo 6 month(») from tho dote ol *uch talo. untooB determined abandonod in accordance with 194BQ M0.S241O. In which com tho rodomption period tholl bo 30 days from the dote ol wch m Doted: Octabor 23.19*7 OMMKAL MOffTGAGf COMPANY FOR MFORMATION. PlCASC CALL: (24R) 642-4202 Trott end Trott, P.C. Attorney* lor CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY. 30130 Tolopraph Suite 100 Binflham Farm* . Michipan 4B005 FiieP97097750 (11/20) H. LEGAL NOTICE All members present. Co. Comm and Mr*. Bailey. throe puetts Minuto* approved. treasurer * report received. Adopted naw cemetery policy re: lot soles. Approved Mxton* contract proposal. Allocated S4B34 toward study update. Adopted Resolution 97-11 "Sense of Place ". Adopted 1% admin foe on tax collection. Amended budpet in Township Hall catepory. Adjourned at 7 50 Bonnie Cruttondon Attested to by: Richard C Thomas. Supervisor (11-13) FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default hot boon mode in lhe conditions of a mortgage made by CHERYL LYNN ELUOTT. a momed woman, lo Mortgage Corporation of America, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 27, 1995, and recorded on August 3, 1995, in Liber 636, on pogo 703, Bony County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee lo Industry Mortgage Company, IP, a Delaware Limited Partnership, by on assignment doled August 16. 1995, and recorded on May 28, 1996, in Goer 661, on page 665. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed lo be due at the dale hereof the sum of Seventeen Thousand Four 'Hundred Fifty and 17/100 Dollars ($17,450.17), including interest at 13 99% per annum Under the power of sole contained m said mort­ gage and the statute m such cose mode and provided, notice is hereby gwen ihoi soid mortgage w,U be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of mem. al public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in the city of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock pm on January 8, 1998 Said premises are situated in the township of Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, and ore That port of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, described as the East 12 rods of the Northwest 1 /4 of lhe Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town I North. Range 8 West Ta> Item No 08 09 021-010-10 The redemphon period shod be 12 months from lhe date cl such sole, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 19480 600 3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated November 13. 1997 JACK F GARDNER Attorney for INDUSTRY MORTGAGE COMPANY L P ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE Suite 215-21415 Civic Center Dr SouthWd. Ml 48076 3953 (248)352-7020 (12/11) T10N WE OSTAM WNX BE USED PON THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE-Default hot boon mode in the conditions of a mortpope mode by Croip i. Tim­ merman end oro L. Timmerman, hudbend end wife to CM Kent Mortpope Company. A Mkhipon Corporation. Mortpapao. datod January 10. 19*4 and recorded on January 27. 19*4 in Libor BIB. on Pepe *22. Sorry County Bocardo. Mkhipon. on which mortoapo Mero io doimod to bo duo at tho’ doto hereof tho own of Sixty-Two Thiol end Bpht Hundred Seventy-Five And 80/100 dollars (B62.Bn.00), inctodtop intoroot at 6.125% par IN first come, first served basis. If you have any questions, give me a call at 945-4574. The Red Arrow totem of the 32nd Division of the National Guard OMSK SMI TMS RUM • A DEBT COUKTOM ATTSMPTWS TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY BMONMA- vided. notice te hereby pivon that said mortpope writ bo lorecieood by o solo ol tho inortpepod promteM, or tome port of them, at publk vendoo. at lhe Barry County CourthouM In Haotinpo. Mkhipon at l« o'dock PM., on Thuredoy. December 4. 1997. Lot 23 and the Southwesterly 1/2 of Lot 22 of Lyndon Johncock Piet, accordinp to lhe recorded plot thereof, at recorded in Libor 3 of Ptote on Popo 33. etoo Lot 106 of Lyndon Johnbock • ptat no. 1. ocCOromp ko ^no -wcocouo woy In Uber 3 ol Plate on pepo *3. 5ub|ert to easement* end reetriettone of record. Tho redemption ported ehori bo 6 month* from tho doto of such *oio. untoee determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 194RQ 400.3341a, in which COM iho redemption period shall bo 30 doy* from lhe doto of each eeto. Datod: October 16. 19*7 OLD KBfT MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR REFORMATION. PLEASE CALL: (348)642-4302 Trott • Trott. P.C. Attorney* lor: Old Kent Mortpope Company. 30130 Totopraph Sotto 100 Binflham Farm*. Ml chi pen 48023 (11-13) Rio f *70*7652 , Find Relief Wherever You Hurt Clarksville Family .Medidne tern* Hodteg*. 00. DoraW&njtnrt.D.O. Wayland W3-nM Family Medicine DaugkrsL Boday. MO M-M75 Nashville Family Medicine Gun Lake Deborah 1 irayh. HO. *51-2131 Family Medicine Mmes S Spnfe, MB. »n-«nt Delton ranwy MMicine Owd Somes. Jr.. M D *13-5511 W1h-i> \<iii iuni hi ms* a dixlor. dun t wait U uh liw ;uw kcalKtns. ftnnuck's tantih plnsxians .tn iuM a phonr call auav accepting nru patients, rotrdrolofs are ax ailabk* h appuintment and many offer cumenicnl walk in hunts (all troth RrM I* du* h» hronr �Page 14 — Th* Hasting* Banner — Thursday, November 13, 1997 | COURT N€UJS: A Kalamazoo man charged with second of­ fense criminal sexual conduct was sent back to prison for a minimum of 15 to a maxi­ mum of 25 years by Barry County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher Monday. Perry Lee Betz. 51. was charged with hav­ ing inappropriate sexual contact last spring with a minor female, a 15-year-felony. Betz was on parole from a previous con­ viction of criminal sexual conduct in 1985. Betz also was charged with being a habitual offender, having been convicted of larceny by conversion in 1972 in Kalamazoo County. He also had been convicted in 1975 of armed robbery in Kalamazoo County and of steal­ ing a vehicle in 1975 in VanBurcn County. Being a habitual offender carries a possible sentence of life if lhe primary offense has a penalty of five years or more; 15 years or less if the primary offense has a penally un­ der five yean. hi other court business: • Rayne 11 Vanstee. 21 of Middleville was sentenced to six months in jail, substance abuse counseling and $500 in court costs af­ ter pleading guilty Aug. 4 to malicious de­ struction of a building over $100. • Steve Marks. 45. of Kalamazoo is scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 20 after pleading guilty to attempted telecommunica­ tions fraud, a two-year felony. Marks origi­ nally was charged with two counts of telecommunications fraud by soliciting a person in Rutland Township to commit a felony, but the two more serious charges were dismissed in exchange for a guilty plea on the lesser charge. Dino Frederick Marks. 20. and Bndget Gina Marcello. 25. all of Kalamazoo were charged as participants in the scheme and also will be sentenced Nov. 20. • Spencer Lee Shumaker. 25. of Ver­ montville who pleaded guilty in July to fail­ ing to obey a police officer's signal to stop and to resisting arrest, second offense, re­ ceived 12 months jail time for each of the two charges. Another charge of driving reck­ lessly was dismissed. He was also charged and sentenced as an habitual offender. Shumaker was arrested after Nashville Po­ lice Officer Terry Johnson attempted to stop him on Main and Pearl Streets on May 27. Shumaker, who had been previously con­ victed of fleeing and eluding police officers in 1993 and in 1996. then had an altercation with officer Johnson, causing injury to the officer as he attempted lo place him under ar­ rest. Shumaker must enter substance abuse counseling «nd serve 60 months probation as part of his sentence. He will be eligible for work release. • Robert Earl Burke. 24 of Baltic Creek Banner CLASSIFIEDS BANNER* MS-W54 ACCEPTING CRAFTERS tot the 2nd Annual Barts 2000craft ■ho*. Caledonia Middle School Noverahcr 22ad. Call Pstn 61«-»4*-5212. HANOVIR VILLACI. Newer 2 kntoooteSMrtteante ia SIXEL BUILDING DKAL- FOR SALE: Caolrto week separate utility raoas, e*U 414-774-9400. taa. 201 SMALL DINING beaatiral Walnut. ANTIQUE SHOW: Furaitme Gian ColectiHes November IS* (9:00300) Three mites Royce Sdtool 414527-5345. ARANBONEB FACTORY Mr. Stott, (MJ) 750-4135 FREE TO GOOD HOME: Registered result English fttett. VALUE W0: STEAL $17$. 414-795-7120. 1-800-387-QQ35. Wot Mich. ABAN DC.N ED REPO: never 19*1 CHEVY TRUCK, VI TON, J oa da Me. 550000. caB BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. All 1-100-538-7170______________ 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER. 2-dnor. Teal, 5*rad, pA jA pfl. sarfas'csea/raHo, wry shap cv( exceUrot oondittoai price reduced, call aeytise alter dps 517-7240*17 94' PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE, pwpi. ter. Ok. notes. CD ptey*. La* sites Foss ***■, wry *arp dun cs. Eacaist caadHaa. Maa aeete^psriM 414*4$*747. EXCAVATION: BACKHOE BANK REPO: 3 bedroom. 2 brih, $250 tow neyaaoL Meat FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS: represent several etc. Call Mike Moors, 414423-2051 after AflOpte or peRsr 270-7002 M ten Don HBBTEBLY TBEE SERVICE tritetolag aad FANTASTIC, FCN, FAST: haadrada to choose l-IOO-SJ>-7t70 from. dM, Cunty Sent. 128 S. Jeflw ron 948-4042_______________ HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for We would Uku to IM ill our fiteads art raiaMee who helped ar celebrate our aaaiwnary. Year IhoaghllallaeM will always ba rasaaabaaad. Jack A Rn* Srtesittr CABO OF THANKS I was to Steak agr Marts aad relatives tor the cards, pboae calls A visits Yoe wade aayWth Birthday the boa east _______________ Fraaces Irwin CAR) OF THANKS Fro* tot Faady oT Ftericia Jott Edteoads We wiah to espress o« deep­ est toatos aad appradaioa far theacaotHadsrii, Oatapiaa ioaa oT cospaatoa aad aeppon, casribetioaA aad beaatM nor­ al offerings received boa o* faatily, Meads aad nrlg»Anri a the baa of ow betovad wife, ■other, daagtoer, graadastlar aad lister. Especially wv thank lhe following: Wrest FeaersI Hose, special care given ■ Franck Hospital. Bany Coanty Hospice, AUS. AaaociaUoa, Barry County Health Depart­ ment (Pit Warn), IMiea ot the Presbyterian aad Thoraapple Valley Churches. Revercod waited Cante tert spacial Mead of toe haily Al Dau. Thanks to all those ran teawi-ali Yo* thtreghtfalreaa will sever be rorpoaea. Hugh Edoouds Lada Wasson Marty (Watson) Hoaeysea Heidi Wataoa Jerry A Bart Edaoads Janiks, Toa art Jerry Jr. Edmoadi Laane Aaa A David Carta Bret Carta Wiltea Hawktea Sandra A tarry lanes CARD OF THANKS Thanks to Dr'i Raptaport aad Brennan aad all lhe station toe thnd tloor ol Pennock far toe wonderful care. Thanks to Pastor Alien and Pastor Mikr and others tor year vteks, cards aad many prayers, they have been God Bleu you all. Carolyn Brechciaeo ragiasrad taser, technician nd Yinodii mill poiitioni Prediction aad attendance ■caativts. fall medical benefits was sentenced to six months in jail, a $10,000 fine. $5,000 court costs and 60 months probation after pleading guilty to de­ livering and manufacturing marijuana May 13. • Michael W. Harrington. 23 of Hastings was sentenced to 10 months in jail with credit for 242 days served and work release for probation violation. Harrington was on probation for a previous conviction of utter­ ing and publishing, for which he was to spend 12 months in a jail and 36 months on probation. Harrington also was sentenced to spend 10 months in jail with credit for 242 days served after pleading no contest to probation violation. Harrington was serving probation for a previous conviction of larceny of a building for which he was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 36 months probation. • James Nathan Whitaker. 22. of Delton was sentenced to 30 to 72 months in prison for probation violation, larceny of a building and wiempted breaking and entering with in­ tent, with credit for 155 days served. Whitaker has been continually in trouble with the law. according to McDowell. "1 find it hard to believe that Mr. Whitaker can offer any way to this court how he can keep himself out of jail," she said. "He committed a breaking and entering, then he was in a serious car accident that was alcohol related, then he was brought in for marijuana and arrested for furnishing alcohol lo minors and the latest incident lhal occurred about (wo months ago." McDowell said Whitaker was accused of being involved in the assault of cross coun­ try runners during a meet in which he and some other attackers allegedly hit. kicked and threw rocks at lhe athletes. "He continues (o associate with people known to this court, he abuses alcohol and other substances. I think the court has no choice but to impose a lengthy jail sen­ tence." said McDowell. "1 think he needs some serious impact from this court... be­ cause the next time his files come across my desk. I'm going to see to it (hat he gets prison time and out of our community for a long period of time." Whitaker’s attorney disagreed with Mc­ Dowell and asked that he only be sent to the Stale Technical Institute (STI) for rehabilita­ tion. The attorney also pointed out that Whitaker was still recovering from his in­ juries from the car accident "Apparently he's recovered enough to throw rocks at people." said Fisher. "He can continue to commit crimes, but he can’t pay back the debts he owes to society?" "I'm sorry formy actions and the mistakes I’ve made," said Whitaker. "You’re not willing to comply with lhe rules of probation and your probation officer even says *1 have no reason to believe he will be successful,’" Fisher said before sen­ tencing. • Carl Pickens Jr.. 36. of Hastings ap­ peared at a pretrial on charges of criminal sexual conduct, to which he pleaded not guilty on Oct. 16. A jury trial was scheduled for Dec. 8 at 8:30 a.m. • Michael James Kensington, 17, of Hast­ ings wdl be sentenced Nov. 13 for allegedly breaking into a dwelling on the 900 Mock of South Church Street in Hastings Sept. 19. a 15-year felony. He has also been charged with carrying a concealed weapon, a double edged knife and with being a habitual of­ fender. TIDY HOME CLEANING HELP WANTED. Paid weekly. offices, combs*. *& ”rt bonded. Call 941-1504 4-22-20 I 11-14-95 A Irev■ hi wtettesd far* ear *7 expMdopmtkMM and fill 8 full lima permanent poiitioni. Mosddy psy $L640. Store there view. No third drifts. For RETAIL MERCHANDISER: Aad at a alow bet steady paca, te cote saom. In snmth of sen. He joaraeyed m hoes place to piece Aad gntoed souse value from each owe. Until a last one quiet mgM. He cliabcd a hill's soft rounding crate Aad saw afar a single light That seeaed to promise peace and rest. And followup its glow, he came Upon die hoaae to which il dtooe, A voice aside called oat his oa. A welcome comfort waits May we believe lhal sweet comm b earned by all those mites passed Aad aewr doubt each traveler's meant To reach a loving tea* a late We find comfort in knowing toil oar loved oae is home a last... aad toa ooe day we'll meet Ptetewsil atoms- M30-$7J0ro hour. Call VJ Schroeder * 1306-3237,_______________ ■OOM AT THE TOP MW eaiat tor SPORTSMINDED person, in the local area or a FORTUNE SOO Wc provide complete company benefits: major medical, dental, life insurance. plus 401K plan. S20.000-S40.000 first year income potential and all pm-nolions are bated on merit, not seniority. To be accepted, you need to be bartable, have a pleasant personality, be ambi­ tious, eager to get ahead nd free to start wort immediately. Wc are particularly interested io leadership ability and people looking tor a genuine career opportunity. For a eatfldetetel Interview EmpJorer ReP Mr. Schema NOW. E\M F. TEXAS REFINERY CORPO­ RATION NEEDS MATURE person now in HASTINGS area. Regardless of training, utile: W. E. Hopkins. Dept. W-49058. lox 711. Fon Worth. TX 76101-0711 Escape try in Gun Lake fails A man who dived into Gun Lake Saturday ■light eluded police for more than an hour be­ fore being found shivering beneath a tree on the shore, the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police reports Gary James of Oakletgh Drive on Gun Lake in Yankee Springs Township was be­ ing placed under arrest by two troopers for alleged domestic assault when he began to struggle with the officers, said Trooper Mike Haskamp who assisted in the search. James, whose home is on the shore of Gun Lake, jumped from his deck into lhe water and swam about one-quarter mile be­ fore officers lost sight of him. Haskamp said. "He was in the water a good hour." said Haskamp. "The water was so cold and we were getting concerned about his body tem­ peralure. Under those conditions, a person could collapse. When we didn't sec any splashing and he got out of range of our lights, wc called for the dive team.'' Waler rescue units responded from the Barry County Sheriffs Department and from the Thomapplc Fire Department, but were not needed. Haskamp said. The West Michi­ gan AirCare helicopter was requested to pro­ vide lighting over the waler, but James was located before lhe chopper lifted off from Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. "Wc were checking lhe shoreline and about 250 yards away, we found him crouching under a tree shivering from lhe cold." said Haskamp. "He couldn't move." Police said James' spouse apparently had suffered some facial wounds during lhe al­ leged domestic assault and that no other in­ juries were reported during the incident. James was arrested for domestic assault and resisting and obstructing police officers and was lodged in lhe Bany County Jail. He is currently free on bond pending a district court preliminary examination. Man held on $50,000 bond for kidnapping, car jacking A 41-year-old Orangeville Township man is being held on $50,000 bond after being ar­ rested and arraigned last week for allegedly kidnapping a Gun Lake area man Nov. 2. Terry Lee Pinks also was charged with car jacking in connection with the incident, in which he allegedly look the victim's car and lhe victim against his will. Details of (he incident are being withheld by the Barry County Sheriffs Department pending further investigation. Pinks had allegedly come into contact with lhe victim, a 40-ycar-old man. al about 11:30 p.m. Nov. 2 a( Marsh Road and 9 Mile Road where the kidnapping apparently look place, police said. According to preliminary reports. Pinks drove the victim around, eventually stopping at a gas station al M-40 and 1-94 in Paw Paw at about 1:15 a.m. when lhe victim said be had to use the restroom. The victim then told lhe station attendant lo call police. Paw Paw police arrived and arrested Pinks for probation violation and transferred him lo the Bany County Sheriffs Department where he was lodged. Police found alcohol in the vehicle, according to reports. Police said no weapons were used and no one was injured. The victim also claimed that Pinks stole his hunting clothes from the vehicle. Pinks, who is reported to be on parole for a previous conviction, was arraigned in Dis­ trict Court Nov. 5 for the probation viola­ tion charge and on charges of kidnapping and carjacking. A preliminary examination was scheduled for Nov. 26 at 9:45 a.m. ‘FINAL BUFFER* continued from p«e 2 Slocum, in lhe letter, outlined concerns of Wall Lake residents: • The possible effect on plant operation due to some shallow feeder and main line sewer pipes that are not buried as deep as the 53 foot specifications and the cost to the user if corrective action is required. • "Inability of lhe plant to operate within permitted nitrate levels in the effluent during lhe winter months. • "Lack of corrective action in light of the fast approaching suspense dale on lhe statute of limitations, whereby corrections and remedies must be provided by the contractors and engineers. • Reluctance of additional (sewage system) users from nearby lakes and communities to join lhe system based on" lhe three previously mentioned problems. "It is our absolute belief that the accountability for sound plant and system function should lie with the builders and system designers." Slocum said in the letter. "...We are unalterably opposed to the pass through of any significant costs to the system users for the correction of deficiencies in construction rod design ofte sewer plant and collection systems." Wall Lake residents want lhe county board "to use all (he powers at lheir disposal to bring about a timely solution to lhe problems facing" the Sewer and Water Authority. Slocum said. POLICE B€flT: One hurt when car strikes embankment BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A Haslitifs man was hurt Friday when the car he was riding in went off lhe road and tlnick and embankment Chad Michael Keizer. 20. was a passenger in a car driven by Ryan Gillons. 20. of Hastings when the accident occurred According to a report by the Barry County Sheriff l Department. Gillons was eastbound on Ickes Road one half mile east of Chariton Park Road he apparently lost control on a curve. Gillons’ cm slid across lhe road and struck an embankment, police said. Keizer, whom police report was not wearing a seal bek. was taken lo Pennock Hospital with minor injuries. Gillons was not hurt and was wearing a seatbelt when the accident occurred, police said. Passengers Dustin and Joseph Sanders of Hastings were not hurt in lhe single car accident, which occurred al about 1030 pan. Womsn injured when vehicle hM* tree BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A 41-year-old Hastings woman is ia good condition al Pennock Hospital after the vehicle she was driving struck a tree on M-37 ■ Miser Road Friday al about 10.55 a.m. Michigan Slate Police are still investigating lhe accident but suspect Linda Gardner may have fallen asleep prior to lhe accident, said Sgt Mike Haskamp Haskamp said Gardner was southbound on M-37 when her vehicle went off the west side of lhe road, struck some mailbotes. then continued back onto the road tty. crossing lhe centerline The vehicle then proceeded off lhe east side of lhe road where it "rotated" around □ tree. Haskamp said. "It was a fairly intense collision." said Haskamp. who noted that Gardner was not wearing a seal bell. Alcohol was not believed to be a facta and no citations were issued aa of press time. Man arraigned on marijuana charge* PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Prairieville Township man is awaiting a district court preliminary eaaminalion set Nov. 19 al 9:45 SB. on charges of delivering and manufacturing 45 kilos of marijuana. Rodney Douglas Roe, 37. of Delton was arraigned on the charge Oct. 23 am' a S2J00 personal recognizance bond was set. Roe was arrested by Barry County Sheriffs deputies after obtaining a warrant for the charges on Oct. 23. According to the charges. Roe is accused of being in possession of al least 20 and na more than 200 marijuana plants, a seven-year felony. __ Deputies discovered Roe's alleged violation when Roe called police Oct. 13 to report that someone had broken into his house and stole about four pounds of marijuaaa worth about $10,000. according to lhe police report. ______ Police discovered evidence that Roe had been growing marijuana on the property. Roe. who has a prior felony conviction, confessed to police that he grows marijuana for his own use, the report said, and that he has been growing marijuana for 20 yean. Police found 39 plants still on the properly. Man arrested on 3rd drunk driving offense JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A Delton man who registered .24 i on a preliminary breath test was arrested Nov. 1 for on a felony charge of third offense operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. ___ Joseph Michael Creilson. 37. was also arrested on outstanding felony warrants from Calhoun and Kalamazoo Counties and from Emmett Township. Police arrested Creilson after discovering him apparently sleeping in his running vehicle on Hobbs Road just north of Banfickl Road. Creilson was lodged in lhe Barry County Jail and bond was set at $5,000. A charge of driving while license revoked was dismissed and a preliminary examination was held in District Court Wednesday. Results of the hearing were unavailable at pre» time. Guns, jacket stolen during break-in DELTON - A nflc. a shotgun and a camouflage jacket were stolen when a home in the 3000 block of West Cloverdale Road was broken into on Oct. 31. according lo a report by the Barry County Shroffs Department. The subject apparently pried open a door in order lo enter lhe home. Police have no suspects and lhe incident remains under investigation. Jewelry taken in Dowling Road break-in MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP - More than $3,000 worth of jewelry was taken from a home in the 8000 block of North Avenue when il was broken into Nov. 6. An unknown subject apparently forced open a door to enter the home before taking a hos containing several pieces of jewelry. The incident remains under investigation by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-11-20.pdf dcb9bd8ce64cf8205c9785dfeef318a2 PDF Text Text Grant to help job training Area gridders on all-MlAA team See Page 3 See Page 10 THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 20,1«7 VOLUME 144. NO 47 PRICE W Man dies in fire at hunting cabin Sbelly Swlier Writer Police still don't know what caused a hunting cabin fire at about 5:30 a.m. Sat­ urday. Nov. IS. that claimed the life of its only occupant. Frederick E. (Scott) Cum­ by mins Jr.. 70. of Ceresco. The two-room cabin, which was not equipped with electricity, was located about one-half to three-quarters of a mile behind a residence on Leinaar Road near Lilts Road in Barry Township, said Trooper Ray Durham of the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. "It was not known there was a fire until hunters arrived there to meet with a friend.” according to a news release by Durham. "By that time, the cabin had been totally destroyed by fire." Cummins* brother, John Cummins of 2461 Leinaar Road, reported the fire. The victim was visiting the area for hunting season, said Durham. Firearm deer hunting season began Nov. IS. The Michigan Slate Police Fire Marshal Division is still investigating the cause of the fire, which also reportedly killed Cummins' dog. Rc-pon Jit;g to the fire the Kick Corners Fire Department and Barry County Medical Examiner, Dr. James Atkinson, who pronounced Cummins dead al the scene. Cummins was an avid sportsman who enjoyed fishing and deer hunting, trapping, coon hunting and spear fishing, according to an obituary from the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home in Ceresco. He was a World War II U.S. Army vel- Frederick E. Cummins Jr, cran and worked for Post Division of Kraft General Foods from 1951 to 1982, when he relined. Bom in Elkhart. Ind.. Cummins was a native of the Baltic Creek and Marshall ar­ eas and was married to Dora June (Kuehn) ..-I. , yvvii- tk 4 , Hie couple have •; daughter. Rebecca (Hamid) Dibble, a granddaughter. Michelle L. Dibble and a grandson. Vaughn Dibble, all of Homer. Cummins* brother. John, lives near Hickory Comers in Barry Township. His other brothers live in Tekonsha, Tennessee and Sherwood. His funeral was held at the Kempf Fu­ neral Home Wednesday afternoon. Accused stalker faces sex charge by Sbelly Selser Staff Writer A boy who nearly two years gained in­ ternational attention after he was accused of stalking a classmale is scheduled to return to Barry County Juvenile Court Nov. 25 on a felony charge of second degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct. Larry Hess Jr., 11. of Yankee Springs Township, is accused of sexually molest­ ing a 7-year-old neighbor girl on a play­ ground at the Yankee Springs Meadows mobile home park where they live. Hess was acquitted by a jury in Juvenile Court earlier this year of leaving an offen­ sive phone message on an answering ma­ chine. And, a charge against Hess of stalk­ ing in 1996 was adjourned by Juvenile Court Judge Richard Shaw. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post, who investigated the current allega­ tion, did not release his name to the media because he is a juvenile. However, his name was made available by public docu­ ments al the Juvenile Court division. Hess, who lives with his mother and step-father. Sharon and Phillip Ives, is ac­ cused of assaulting the girl on the monkey bars in front of several witnesses on Satur­ day, Sept. 13. He faces a felony charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct for inappropriately touching the girl. If the allegation is determined to be true, he could be sentenced in any number of ways, including probation, counseling or to being removed from his home. Juveniles arc sentenced differently than adults facing the same charges and Hess cannot be tried as an adult because he is not at least 14 years old. The petition against Hess, filed by As­ sistant Prosecutor Vicky Alspaugh and au­ thorized by Juvenile Court referee Robert Nida on Friday, alleges that Hess 'did en­ gage in sexual contact with another per­ son... using force or coercion to accom­ plish sexual contact.” Hess denies the allegation, stating that the victim had asked him to help her down from the monkey bars, which he did by pulling his arm around her waist and ab­ domen area, cradling her "like grabbing a baby," he told Michigan Slate Police in­ vestigators, according to court documents. Hess and his parents, who could not be reached for comment, reportedly are being evicted from the trailer park, though park officials also could not be reached to con­ firm or deny that report. The boy has been accused of harassing students at his school in Wayland and of causing damage to other modular homes in the park by breaking windows, according to court documents. Hess was the focus of international me­ Lions regional champs Jason Thompson (22) whoops it up after receiving a regional championship pin. He and Ns Maple Valley teammates Friday night defeated Jonesvifte 22-6 Io take the Class CC lootball regional title and they won the right to meet Montrose this Saturday afternoon in the semifinals of the state playoffs. If the Lions can win that one, they! be playing in the Pontiac Silverdome Saturday, Nov. 29, for the slate championship. For more details, look inside today's edition of the Banner. Rutland scraps plans for blight ordinance Sbelly Sulser Staff Writer A proposed blight ordinance that gener­ ated a backlash of opposition was scrapped unanimously by the Rutland Township by vote on again because we'd already ap­ proved the first reading," said Munjoy. "We couldn't just do nothing." Munjoy said she voted not to adopt the ordinance "to go along with the group," adding that she also believed the ordinance dia attention two years ago when as a 9year-old. he was charged with stalking after being accused of leaving more than 200 phone messages for a female classmate on the victim's answering machine. At that lime. Hess' story was featured on the BBC in London and on the night time television show. "Inside Edition." Board last Wednesday. Supervisor Bob Edwards requested the ac­ tion after Township Attorney Lynda Thomsen recommended the board not adopt Though she could not be reached for comment. Sharon Ives had testified at her wards prior to the vote. "Now. we do nothing." said Edwards af­ ter the ordinance was voted down. "Wc can lake constructive suggestions if you still Munjoy. The township's new zoning ordinance only mentions blight in general, said Munjoy. stating that the terms "trash," feel there is a need. Wc were looking at hoarders with this ordinance and it was not our intent to go beyond that. It left loo much up to interpretation and obviously “litter" and "junk" arc loo vague. "According to law. when wc use the terms, trash, litter and junk, wc have to explain what they arc." said Munjoy. "So right now. wc really have no enforcement." The ordinance issue first surfaced last summer when Thomsen recommended the board take the blight language out of the son's jury trial in March that he is a "spe­ cial needs” child with a variety of different conditions. She said he has dyslexia, diffi­ culty with memory, an audio/visual deficit that affect his emotional behavior and At­ tention Deficit Disorder that is combined with hyperactivity, for which he is taking Ritalin. She said Hess also has been seeing a counselor since 1995. ”Hc demands a lot of supervision." said his mother al that lime. “He is very, very seldom left on his own.” Hess, his family and their attorney will have a chance al the pre-trial to meet with the prosecutor and discuss the allegations. At that time. Hess can either admit or deny the allegation or arrange a plea bar­ gain with the prosecutor. If there is no resolution among the fam­ ily and the prosecutor, the case then could go to cither a bench trial or a jury trial. Hess could at that time cither go on trial or enter a plea. Hie Nos. 25 pretrial is scheduled to lake place in Barry County Juvenile Court at 9 a.m. the ordinance, he said. "After we looked at it more closely, there were things in there that some people thought were confusing areas." said Ed­ wc need to be more specific.” Ordinance opponent Wall Miller, who owns Rilscina Trailer sales, said he fell the ordinance threatened his business and car dealerships in the township because it re­ ferred to unlicensed vehicles as being viola­ tors. “ft was loo general. The wording wasn't specific,” said Miller. "I wasn't fighting the ordinance. I just wanted them to clarify it and be more specific because the way it was worded. 1 couldn't have an unlicensed car or RV on my property for more than 36 hours. Everything on my lol is not li­ censed. My suggestion is that they reword it." But Township Treasurer Blanche Munjoy said the ordinance could not be reworded at this point in the adoption process because the board previously had unanimously ap­ proved the first reading. "We had to bring it back to the table io f was too vague. The board now can start over in its at­ tempt to formulate an effective blight ordi­ nance. Munjoy said. The township currently has no enforce­ ment tool for regulating junk vehicles and other items considered to be eyesores, said new zoning ordinance and make a separate ordinance. Edwards said in September that the intent of the proposed law was to regulate junk appliances and cars, noting that the town­ ship had received complaints about such things, especially from residential areas, but with no ordinance, the township was powerless to take action. The now defeated ordinance was intended to target people who collected junk cars and car parts in their yards. The ordinance also would have covered dwellings that because of fire, wind, natural disaster or physical deterioration was no longer habitable. See RUTLAND, continued page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 20, 1997 News Briefs Pennock to offer diabetes programs Pennock Hospital will offer free foot screening and product exhibits from 9:30 a.m. to noon today (Thursday. Nov. 20) as part of its focus on diabetes this month. Pennock also will have a free blood glucose meter clinic (to check and clean meters) from 9 a.m. to noon Monday. Nov. 24. Both programs will be held al the Holiday concert slated for Dec. 6 Hastings* second annual Christmas concert will be held at 6:40 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 6. al the Thornapple Valley Church. 2750 S. Wall Lake Road(M-43). This year's event will feature the group Sojourn from Kalamazoo and Jan Krisl from Dc,r'»it and storytellers Robin Noll. Nuncy deVries, Dick Strader and Jennifer Ivinskas. Tickets, al $3 apiece, are available in advance at the Hastings Public Library, Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, Love Inc. of Barry County and the Thornapplc Arts Council. For more information, call the Hastings Area Clumber of Commerce. conference center. Thanksgiving meal open for everyone Margaret and Larry Hollenbeck will have their annual community Thanksgiving feast at 1:30 Thursday. Nov. 20. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The traditional dinner will feature turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, squash, vegetables, salads and pic. The meal, open to anyone, will be Residents urged to light up holiday the Hastings Area Chamber of' Commerce Christmas Committee is encouraging local residents Io band together to light up the city with luminaries Dec. 5 and 6. the dates for the Christinas festival and parade. The homes on the Home to Home craft lour will have their walkways lit up with luminaries on Friday. Dec. 5. Chamber officials also arc free, hut donations arc accepted. Those planning to attend arc encouraged to call the church at 945­ encouraging local residents to light up luminaries on Christmas Eve. 9574 or 945-4701 so the Hollenbecks can gel an idea about how many will be Drama Club show set for Nov. 21-22 coming. Historical Society will meet tonight 'flic Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Nov. 20) al the Thornapplc VFW Post No. 7548 in Middleville. Norma Veldcrman will present a pro­ gram on’*" Yankee Bill Lewis and His Inn." Veldcrman is known in the Thor­ napple and Yankee Springs areas and around Barry County for her interest in local history. Though she continues to struggle with loss of vision, she still writes a weekly column "Middleville Neighbors." for the Middleville Sun and Caledonia News. She recently taught a segment of the Barry County history class al the Hastings campus (Fchsenfeld Center) of Kellogg Com­ munity College. Barry County Historical 'Society meetings and programs are open to the public. Red Cross plans 2nd holiday ball Thu second annual Red Cross Holiday Ball will be held Saturday evening. Nov. 29. al the Hastings Moose Ledge. A social hour will start things at 7 p.m. and dance music will begin at 8. The music will be provided again by "Les Jazz" and by a classic rock band. "Echo." Ticket prices are $10 for one and $15 per couple. Included in the price of ad­ mission is music, dance and food. There also will be a 50-50 drawing and door prizes. Members of the Moose Lodge also will prepare an all-you-can-cal buffet style breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, fried potatoes and toast for $5. Profits from that meal will be shared by the Red Cross and the Moose Lodge. Tickets are available at the Parkview Motel, the Credit Bureau. D & N Mort­ gage. Advanced Commercial Printers. WBCH Radio and the Barry County chapter of the Red Cross office. For more information, call 945-3122 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • The Hastings High School Drama Club will perform “Meet Me in St. Louis" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday al the Hastings High School lecture hall. Mary Martha Mclcndy is the director of the production. Student directors arc Tiffany Seymour and Jennifer Ogden. The presentation will be dramatized from Sally Benson's book by Christopher Sergei and produced by special arrangements with the Dramatic Publishing Co. of Woodstock, III. The story line may be familiar to people who remember the Judy Garland movie musical version of the 1940s. The Hastings production is not a musical, but several students will sing some of the songs from the movie. Showcase to have international flavor An evening of international music will be featured at 6:30 tonight at the Musicians Showcase al Arby’s in Hastings. Performing guests will be Roger and Carole Nelson and Ray and Millie Overholt. The Nelsons, who have just relumed to the U.S. from Israel, will perform Jewish music and will share information about Jewish traditions. The Overholts will perform gospel music. Two of Ray's songs. "Ten Thousand Angels" and "Hallelujah Square,” have been recorded and performed all over the world. ‘Adopt a family* campaign starts Names now arc available to anyone who wants to provide Christmas baskets to the needy through the "adopt a fam­ ily" program in Hastings. The annual project, sponsored by Love Inc. and the Barry County Family Independence Agency, matches names of eligible families to people willing to contribute to making their holiday sea­ son a little brighter. The families have given permission for their names to be distributed to individuals, organizations, churches, office staffs, factory workers Christmas lighting contest planned and others. Those who want to "adopt” families should call Love Inc. at 948-9555 be­ tween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a holiday through Friday. Sign-up should be done by Dec. I with Love Inc. or the FIA. lighting contest for the upcoming sea­ son. Aren homeowners and business own­ ers within a five-mile radius of Hastings arc encouraged to light up their places of residence or businesses. Separate judg­ ing and recognition will be given in business and residential categories. The theme again this year for the lo­ cal celebration Dec. 4-7 and lighting contest will be “Of Christmas Past.” To register a home or business to be judged in the contest, call the chamber office at 945-2454 by Monday. Dec. I. Registration is necessary Io ensure that judges are aware of all homes or busi­ nesses that arc decorating. Judging will be done between 6:30 and 10 p in. Thursday. Dec. 4 A trained certificate will be awarded to the “Best of Theme" w inner in the resi­ dential category Business entries will vic f»»r a first-place traveling plaque. The Holly Trolley bus will ravel a circuit that highlights the winning homes .md businesses, and other Yule­ tide displays For more information call the cham­ ber office at 945-2454 Christmas parade entries are sought The Hastings Lions Club is seeking float or marching unit entries for the annual Hastings Christmas parade al 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 6. The theme of this year's parade again will be "Of Christmas Past." Certifi­ cates will be awarded for best use of theme in each of four parade categories, children's, service and organizational clubs, churches and business-industry-rctailcrs. A "Best of Show" traveling tro­ phy will be awarded Io the lop entry, which will gel to keop it during 1998. Entries will be judged on overall ex­ cellence. originality and uniqueness of design. 11k- parade route again will start at the Kmart parking lot. go cast on Court Street to Michigan Avenue, north and west to State Street and then return to Kmart Those who want to have an entry may stop by the chamber office or call Lor­ raine Palmer al 945-3866. Hastings Area School District wants to build new soccer field by Mary Warner Staff Writer To avoid wear and tear on the newly re­ constructed high school football field, the Hastings School District is hoping to build a soccer field for a projected cost of approx­ imately $200,000. Superintendent Carl Schoessel told Hast­ ings School Board members Monday that the district has applied for three grants for the project, and will be seeking donations from area individuals and businesses. Schoesscl said tliat excessive use of the football field by the football team. band, youth football teams and soccer teams re­ sulted in extreme deterioration of the field prior to the summer of 1996. when the field was completely rebuilt, including the installation of new irrigation and drainage systems. "When wc decided to replace it. wc knew wc had to do something to alleviate the use of the field," Schoesscl said. "Right now the field is sometimes used five days a week. We've got to start to get some of that traffic off there." Schoesscl said having a separate soccer field also is desirable because the football field barely meets the minimum require­ ments for a soccer field. Rules require a field that is at least 60 yards wide and 100 yards long. The football field is just 60 yards wide and is 110 yards long. The de­ sired width and length for a soccer field is 75 yards wide and 120 yards long, he said. The proposed soccer field would be 75 yards wide and 120 yards long. The district wants to build it west of the present soft­ ball fields in back of the high school. The district purchased three acres of property in that area last summer, Schoesscl said, at a cost of $25,000. It is hoped that the cost of the land can be recouped with grant funds and fund-raising dollars, he said. The proposal includes building a picss box with a concession stand and bath­ rooms. The building could accommodate both the baseball and soccer fields, Schocssel said. Of the three grant requests made thus far. one already has been turned down. Schocsscl said — a $5,000 request made of the lion Week, which celebrates "the fact that the citizens of America arc entitled to a free public education." The theme for the week js "Tcaclyng ^Idjrcn to thinly and learn." Stebbins said after the meeting that, as part of the week's.special activities, school board members will spend time in the dis­ trict's schools interacting with students. Also at the meeting, the board was asked by a member of the audience how the dis­ trict was going to monitor and assess the all-day. alternate day kindergarten schedule that was instituted in all but one elementary this year. Dave Arnold, director of educational services for the district, replied that the assessment process will be the same as it was when Plcasantvicw Elementary first began an all-day. alternate day kindergarten schedule several years ago. Arnold said after the meeting that the dis­ trict will send out surveys to parents ask­ ing them for input on the program, will ask teachers to give their input, and will try to analyze academic achievement both prior to and after the new schedule was in­ stituted. Another member of the audience asked whether or not the board would include in student handbooks any of the quotes in the Preamble of the Michigan Department of Education Policy on Character Education. Schoesscl said after the meeting that the question of character education is currently being considered by a study group which met for the first time last month. Ques­ tions such as the one asked by the audience member arc "being reviewed by the group studying the issue." Schoesscl said. If peo­ ple have specific issues they want to dis­ cuss, lie said, "they have a forum to present the specific issues" via the study group. "They're asking questions of the board that the board can't answer at this lime be­ cause it's waiting to see what the recom­ mendation of the study group will be." Schoesscl said. Arnold said (hat the district is "not con­ cerned about what the state has said — wc want to find out what this study group feels arc the important issues (relating to cliaraclcr education).” Also at the meeting. Terri Dinger of Bedford Road again raised the issue of wlK'thcr a bus should stop at her house to pick up her 6-year-old daughter. The daughter now walks 300 feet down M-37 to a bus slop at a mobile home park. Dinger has told board members previously that it Barry Community Foundation's Youth Ad­ visory Council. The district also requested $25,000 from the Barn* Community Foun­ dation and $50,000 from the U.S. Soccer Federation Foundation. Word on whether those requests were approved or denied has not yet been received. Schoesscl said fund-raising efforts will be affected by whether the grants arc re­ Cooperative, which is being formed to al­ low school districts to purchase gas and electricity in large bulk quantities, thus re­ ducing energy costs. The cooperative is be­ ing formed by five statewide organization*, the Michigan Association of School Ad­ ministrators. the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators, the Michigan Association of School Boards, Michigan School Business Officials, and the Middle Cities Education Association. Schoesscl said de regulation of the en­ ergy industry at the stale level has made formation of the cooperative possible. . The board will vote on whether to join the cooperative at its next meeting after it has reviewed materials sent to the district by the cooperative. The board also accepted the annual audit report, which gave the district a good fi­ nancial rating. * Star School Principal Jo Stebbins an­ nounced that this week is American Educa- is dangerous for her daughter to walk down the highway to the stop. The district has maintained the position that there arc too many stops in the area to have the bus make another stop at Dinger's ceived. "If we don't get the grants, wc may have to delay the project or scale back our plans." he said. house, and some board members have said having a bus stop at the Dinger house Along with the grants, solicitation let­ ters to individuals and businesses for dona­ tions may raise some of the needed funds. Schoesscl said cost estimates for the pro­ ject arc "very tentative” since actual bids cannot be let until enough money is avail­ able for the project. If Hastings is successful in its efforts to would not be safe. Dinger maintained at the meeting that if it is not safe for a bus to slop at her house, it is also not safe for her daughter to walk to the bus stop. "If (motorists) can't see a school bus, they can't see a child," she said. Dinger also said other bus slops cur­ rently allowed by the district arc not as sale as a bus stop at her house would be. She build a separate soccer field, it will follow in the footsteps of nearby school districts which already have separate soccer fields, including Delton. Thornapplc Kellogg and Caledonia, Schoesscl said. Five out of eight school districts in the O-K White also suggested the district have her daughter picked up by a different bus. Schoesscl said after the meeting that a representative of the Michigan Slate Police •reviewed the bus stop at the trailer park af­ ter the October board meeting and "indi­ cated that the current bus stop is a safe one." Schoesscl said the district has also requested a review of the situation by Michigan Department of Education but not yet received a response to that Conference have built separate soccer fields, he said. Four high school soccer teams now use the football field — the boys' and girls’ varsity and junior varsity teams. In other action al Monday’s meeting, the board confirmed tLc district's intent to par­ ticipate in the Michigan Schools Energy Petition seeks naming Delton fibraiy in memoryof DorottfJt "We're really* excited. It has the potent A by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor to be a community builder." The petition to the Dchon Library BoaM suggests changing the name of the Deltcin District Library to the Dorothy Tester More than 200 signatures of Delton citi­ zens have already been collected on peti­ tions asking the Delton Library Board to Memorial Library or "an appropriate vari­ ance including the name of Dorothy Tel­ name the community's new library build­ ing in memory of former librarian Dorothy Tcxtcr. Tcxtcr. who died last month after a two year battle with cancer, had the drcam for lite new library and was the driving force behind making it a reality. The new library opened 12 hours after her death. She had been al the helm of the library for 20 years until her retirement earlier this year. The petition drive is being spearheaded by Dchon resident Tim Weaver, who has only lived in the community about 18 months but has been impressed with the way Tcxtcr put her "heart and soul” into the new library project. "It's really very touching." he said of Tcxlcr's contribution. Changing the name of the library "would be a fitting memorial for her." Developing the petition is his way of verifying community support for the idea for a name change. Weaver said. "Il's in­ tended to be a community effort." "Everybody I’ve talked to thought it was a wonderful idea...I expect a large number of signatures." His wife. Wendy, and neighbor Beth Broadhurst have been distributing the peti­ ler." • "We're not rigid about what the name is." as long as it includes Dorothy Tester, Weaver said. "Wc liavc the full support of Dorothy's family." he said, as evidenced by their sig­ natures on the petitions. He has spoken informally to the Library Board about the petition drive and plans to make a formal presentation for the nanny change at a future Library Board meeting. Changing the name may not be simple because a library name change has to approved al the state level. Weaver said. If there arc any barriers, he expects them to be "easily surmountable." "• "If there is strong community support.^ can he done." » Originally, the petition drive was set to end Nov. 23. but now he will keep peti­ tions circulating up until the time tip speaks again to the Library Board at a later (unspecified) date. ' The Delton District Library serves resi­ dents of Hope. Barry. Prairieville and Or­ angeville townships. J RUTLAND, tions. which have been placed in about 14 Delton area businesses and restaurants. Continued from page 1 FOR SALE largely involved. ? bi other business last week, the board: ,, • Voted to contribute $5,000 toward the Bany County Rental Inc. is For Sale $15,000 cost for Capitol Consultants to conduct a study on the feasibility of forag­ ing the Central Barry County Sewer and ITOFFEBS: • Party items, wedding, tents, tables, chairs, etc. • Home improvement took • Bobcat, excavator, tractor & trencher • 7 year established business • Established accounts Water Authority. • Approved the rczoning of property owned by Evelyn McWilliams at 387p • Contractor equipment • Lawn and garden equipment • Fixtures and support equipment • Only full service rental store in county • Debt free Woodruff Road from R-E to R-2 residen­ tial. McWilliams plans to pul a modular home on the property with a basement. • Approved the rczoning of properly owned by Tyler Guernsey on Green Street next to Dairy Queen from C-3 to C-2. The property size was reduced when the Dairy Queen expanded, meaning the size of the property no longer qualified for C-3 statue. • Approved the renewal of a resolution Individual items not for sale • Serious Inquires Only For appointment call 948-4326 Please no phone calls to the store —j==y Sale price $136,000 RENTAL FOR Ml TOUR TBPORMff ISDS F’ ; Munjoy said she was not sure who wrote the ordinance, but said that Thomsen whs that would allow the township to compete for a "Sense of Place" project grant an combination with the City of Hastings and Hastings Charter Township. If chosen jo • receive the $100,000 grant, the township would pay $2,500 toward the local match­ ing fund requirement. The grant would fugd installation of a network of computcn among the three municipalities containing government data. The computers then would Ik* accessible to the public. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 20, 1997 — Page 3 Conservation District hired to handle gypsy moth program by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A service contract between Barn and Al­ legan counties for the administration of a new gypsy moth suppression program with the Barry Conservation District has been implemented by both county boards. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners last week unanimously passed the agreement. Allegan previously approved the document. The two will share the $41,484 cost for the Conservation District's services on a 50-50 basis, retroactive to Oct. 6 and through Sept. 30.1998. Steve Van Duinc of Middleville has been hired by the Conservation District to serve as the coordinator for the suppression pro­ gram. Van Duine holds a degree in 'fisheries and wildlife management from Michigan Slate University. One of the primary reasons to hire an ad­ ministrator for a gypsy moth suppression program is that the counties want to sub­ mit a grant to the Michigan Department of Agriculture to try to rid the areas of gypsy moth infestation. The counties plan to renew their joint contract annually until infestation is decreased to tolerable levels. In Barry County, increased pockets of gypsy moth infestation were noticed in many areas last summer, including Yankee Springs Slate Park. Hastings. Middleville and the Assyria area. In large numbers, gypsy moths can completely devour tree foliage. Spraying with chemicals is not always the answer. Michigan Slate University Co­ operative Extension Service officials have said. Residents can do a lot themselves to help prevent widespread damage from gypsy moths. County Extension Director Jan Hartough has said, and Extension has free information to help citizens take action on their own. Regarding aerial spraying to combat gypsy moths, the Conservation District will assist in the preparation of cost share requests and applications on an annual ba­ sis as well as administering the cost share terms and the sub-contracting procedures required for spraying. Local governmental units are responsible for all costs associated with the spray pro­ gram. the contract says, and the expense associated with the counties' equalization and data processing departments production of mailing labels for all property owners within the targeted spray areas. The district has the responsibility of co­ ordinating any bid process with neighbor­ ing governmental entities, when appropri­ ate; evaluate bids received; submit bids to the respective county boards with recom­ mendations; initiate contracts with success­ ful bidders, and other related duties. Other services the district will provide to the counties includes: • Conducting site surveys and egg mass Specif memories spur poet’s insphetions by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor „ "Remembering" is a recurrent theme in May Granala's recent self-published book. "Selected Poems." . "There comes a time wben...wc older people talk about the old days. Wc are getting some perspective on our lives when wc look back and remember." said Granata. a retired teacher and Hastings resident. "1 read recently in an old archeology magazine an article by a professor of htera- lure and he said. Things of the past help us to decipher the present. Archeologists know that. Poets just have to remind us once in awhile." Granata recently told the GFWCHastings Women's Club that inspiration Io write poetry can come from a memory, an object, a person, a place, a lime, a piece of music, or something humorous or sad. After listening to a sampling of her po­ ems and thoughts about writing, she said. "You may go home and look and say there's a poem. lhere's a poem." Ordinary household items like pills can gel Granala's creative thoughts flowing, and her book has a poem with a humorous reflection of what society swallows. Another poetic inspiration was a doily crocheted by a friend's octogenarian mother. "When I wrote the poem." Granata said, "after I had this (doily) for quite some time. I thought of the magic of the circle and the magic mandala. It is a circle of life. It’s like a symbol of life, isn't it - the circle?" Granata. in her poem, describes the el­ May Granata (left) shows a doily that inspired one of her poems, while M. Kathryn Barden, Hastings Women's Club Art Department chairwoman, displays another inspirational handiwork that evokes thoughts of the circle of life. LEGAL NOTICE derly woman's doily as an "eight-pctaled crocheted flower, burst into blossom. "...Hower after flower bloomed from your thread, circle after celestial circle, complete moving magic mandalas, mark­ ing your life's minutes, moons and memo­ ries. spinning out untold designs to leave your silent legacy." All through the ages ..omen have left their legacies behind them as they created a variety of handiwork while resting after a hard day's work, she noted Other sources of poetic inspiration have come from a carefree merry-go-round, which Granata called "another magic circle, a wheel of life." Even a stained glass window Granata re­ membered from her childhood days has triggered a poem in a roundabout way. While standing in the doorway al the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, she re­ CwwWy M Ban* FVBUCATKM NOTKt membered a huge rose stained glass win­ dow al St. Mary's Church in Akron. Ohio tOate of VHtNOR M UCTKA DECEASED Saad Security Nuwber 38003 8802 TO ALL B4TERESTED PERSONS counts in infested areas. • Conducting on-site consultations with landowners as requested and as time per­ mits. • Preparing spray block maps and sub­ mitting them to the state agriculture de­ partment (MDA). • Hiring, training and supervising a coor­ dinator for the suppression program. • Providing first class mail notification of intent to spray to landowners within proposed spray blocks. • Conducting all post-treatment evalua­ tions and surveys as required by MDA. • Assisting counties in preparing final reimbursement requests from MDA. • Presenting an annual report of suppres­ sion program activities and projection re­ port to the county commissions at the close of each year. In other business, ct last week's meeting. the board: • Approved a four-year contract with Abraham & Gaffney of St. John to conduct the county's annual audit at a cost of $21,900 per year. The firm's bid was $7,300 lower than the bid from the Michi­ gan Department of Treasury, which has conducted the county's audit for many years. Abraham & Gaffney handle auditing for Eaton and Gratiot counties and the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. • Heard Commissioner Lew Newman, chairman of the board's Personnel Committee, report that negotiations are under way with two labor unions and that "everything is going well." The current contracts with the Courthouse Employees Association and the Correction Officers group expire Dec. 31. Christmas Parade Committee hopes for more entries The Hastings Lions Club again has ac­ cepted the responsibility for organizing the annua! Hastings Christmas parade in con­ junction with the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Festival weekend. Dec. 4-7. "Many events arc planned for the entire weekend." said Lorraine Palmer of the local Lions Club. "Wc feel that Barry County has a lot to offer and wc would like to make this day a community event involv­ ing all ages. Christmas is a time for fun and happiness and reflection of what Christmas means to you and your family. Wc all need a break from the Christmas hustle and bustle." The theme for this year's 43rd edition of the Hastings parade is "Of Christmas Past." Starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, the parade steps off from the Kmart parking lot, turns east on Court Street to Michigan Avenue and goes north and then west on Slate Street and continues back to Kmart. Certificates will be awarded for "best use of theme" in each of the four entry cate­ gories: children, service and organizational clubs, churches and business/i nd ustry/retailers. A "traveling trophy" will be warded to the "best of show" and will be held by the winner through I998. Parade entries will be judged on overall excellence, originality and uniqueness of design. The winners in each category will be presented with certificates at intermission time at the Christmas Festival Concert, which will be held at Thornapple Valley Church on M-43 starting al 7 p.m. Repre­ sentatives of each winning parade entry will be given two tickets for entry and addi­ tional tickets can be purchased for $3 each. People who wish to have an entry in the or have any questions regarding the parade, arc asked to stop by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce or call Lorraine at (616)945-3866. Job training grant to help Viking Corp. The City of Hastings has been awarded a job training grant of $114,260 from the Michigan Jobs Commission to be used for EB Tydcn, parent company of the Viking Corp, and Tydcn Seal. The grant will be used to provide job training services to about 100 existing and 30 new Viking employees. The 100 current employees will be able to have their job skills upgraded. Hastings Economic Development Direc­ tor L. Joseph Rahn said the city signed a notice of intent to file for the grant last August, so it was "a quick turnaround." "This is a pilot project they (the Jobs Commission) wanted to do," he explained. He noted that the commission had re­ ceived too many requests under another program, so it jumped al the chance for where she grew up. While visiting Noire Dame she snapped a photograph of a woman with her hands cupped, asking for alms. "Years later" the other funding when the state created a new photo and her thoughts about all the people said. The grant, funded through the Michigan Renaissance Fund, will provide the workers program. "Rather than decline the projects, they created a new job funding window." Rahn with training and assistance on computers, blueprint reading, SPC and AutoCad. The training will be conducted by the Barry In­ termediate School District. The city also will provide some program administration Rahn said that $40,000 in matching funds for the grant will be provided by the Barry, Branch, Calhoun Workforce Devel­ opment Board and the Viking Corp. Train­ ing classes will be on-site and at the Kel­ logg Community College Fehsenfeld Cen­ ter. "Upgrading the skills of our workers to match available jobs is vital to our eco­ nomic development efforts and helps Michigan businesses become more compet­ itive in this global economy." said Doug Rothwell, chief executive officer and de­ partment director of the Michigan Jobs Commission. The Michigan Jobs Commission, which administers the Michigan Renaissance Fund, works in partnership in local com­ munities and businesses in the state to re­ tain and expand job opportunities and im­ prove Michigan's overall business climate. 133 Arnold. Ma NOW HIRING (■!/»> rwRWtwr i/. Full or Part-Time/Flexible Schedules ittz Rdiard J Huiovi (PI 5220) StEGEl. HUDSON. 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You will be eligible for hire on d«y three of our class, and begin earning an hourly rate of 86 81 per hour. Upon receiving your state certification, your hourly rate will increase to $7.41. Excellent employment opportunities lor individuals who are interested in the healthcare field. All shifts available upon completion of our class. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits. Ctass starts December 3rd end ends December 18th The first 8 days of class will be from fl oc an until 4 00 pm and tn• last five flayj o’ class will be from 6J0 am to 2 X pm If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomappie Manor before November 25th between 800 am and 4J0 pm. Monday through Friday to fill out an application Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the 'Qidrnapple £Manor Store Manager vtner ronaions Avauaore: - Customer Service Workers - Food Service Workers - Daytime Personnel - Buffet Attendants - Shift Managers - Store Managers Applications Accepted and Interviews Occur at KFC of Hasting* 1320 West State Street Being proud parents of a Hastings Freshman footbal player, we woUd Ike to ft) thank al the other parents who helped us v provide food and drink after each game. ft) We wouldn't have been able to provide the /ft ft) y (?) meals without everyone's help. We would Q also like to thank coaches Evans and (T) Leatherman for their support and commitW ment to the team this year. Q Gory and Julie Wfank JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1998 BARRY COUNTY BUDGET The Berry County Board of Commieeioners will bold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commission Chamber, Mezzanine Level, Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml to discuss the proposed General Fund budget for the fiscal year January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1998. Copies of the proposed budget are available In the office of the County Clertt, Courthouse between 8:00 a m. and 500 p.m., Monday through Friday. The County will provide necouary. reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Michael C. Brown, County Administrator. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 48068.1818) B4B4W1 CITY OF HASTINGS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Mayor Franklin L. Campbell will be making an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Hastings Board of Review. The term of this appointment will run through December 31. 1999 with an election to be held in November 1999. Applications are available at the City Clerk's Office. Any persons residing in the City of Hastings who would like to be considered for this appoint­ ment should submit a resume and/or applica­ tion to the City Clerk's office at 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 616-945-2468. The final date for mak­ ing application is December 15. 1997. Everil C. Manshum City Clerk �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 20. 1997 L6TT6RS from our readers... Read the Bible and turn on the light J-Ad Graphics helped save a flag Bike theftstory has happy ending •**•<1 ».ht A month ago. the Banner published a tenet from me chastising whomever note my daugh­ ter's bike. Thia teller ia a testimonial to the concern, kindness and generosity of the good people in our town. The offers to give my girl a bicycle outnum­ ber the thief by far. We received al least seven offer, for a new or near new bike and many, many condolences Needless to say my faith in our fellow human beings and that of my daughter, have been when they saw his name appear with a group picture of Woodland Civil War veterans who had gathered for a reunion photograph. They never knew he fought in the Civil War. and they never had a picture of him to know what he looked like. Now they do! Because of the overwhelming response the Barry County Historical Society received in our recent flag preservation campaign, the Historical Society is now accepting donations to raise $ 1.000 to save and preserve the 7th Michigan Cavalry battle flag carried by BarryCounty veterans in the Civil War. Anyone interested in making a tax deductible donation to help preserve the 7th Michigan Cavalry flag can do so by sending a cash dona­ tion or check payable to: Barry County Historical Society-Save the Flag, c/o Diana Phillips. Treasurer. 532 West Sager Road. Hastings. Mich 49O5X Once the $1,000 is raised, the Barry County Historical Society will turn the money over to the Michigan Capitol “Save the Hags" Task Force to "adopt" the flag. Mike Hook. President Barry County Historical Society School board not responsive to the public Dear editor: I attended yet another Hastings School Board meeting Monday night. Ard again, questions asked by the concerned public went cither unan­ swered or were answered unsatisfactorily. Il seems that the school board is voting on issues that they have not done their homework on. For example, a question was asked about the character education issue and whether the board would be willing to include the character pre­ amble quotes (sent out by the Michigan Board of Education) in the school district's handbooks. They all looked at each other like they had no idea what this question was about. Yet. a year ago. they voted to look at the implementation of character education into our school system. This means the issue was voted on before anything was even read. And one can only assume that they voted for it because they were told they should. In fact, one board member, who is on the curriculum committee, even admitted she had not read (he preamble at all. Day care closing not church's fault Ts the editor. As a friend of the Rainbow Learning Omer I know it was their (Pat McCollough's) decision to take day care out of the church building before she had secured another location. You have to follow the rule when you have your own business, this was not the fault of the church. Your article should have brought that out. If so many mothers are worried about the care of their children, they should stay home and take care of them. I realize not every mother can do this, but I also know some of the families at day care could very easily. Colleen Weaver Hastings Are you scared yet? You should be! Then a question was asked about the new all­ day alternate kindergarten schedule and how it is going to be monitored. The answer: Parents of this years kindergarten students would be sur­ veyed at the end of the year. So this means if you don't have a child in schcxil until next year, your child's education will be decided on whether this year's parents liked the program or not. You will not have a say in it at all. Instead, shouldn't all parents in the school district be surveyed? Shouldn't the teachers be able to speak freely about which schedule they like better, without their jobs being in jeopardy? Are you scared yet? You should be! Lastly, the mother of a young child currently walking across M-37 to get the bus. asked the board what could be done about this problem. She got no answer al all. In fact, she says she has called administrators and continues to get the run around. I ask. just because this is only a problem for one child, shouldn't it still be important? Shouldn't the board want to do something about it? What if this was your child? Are you scared yet? You should be! I must say. I was impressed by the growing number of parents in attendance at the meeting. They got to see. first hand, the things I am talk­ ing about. Just a reminder, tonight is the second meeting cm the character education issue. It is in the mid­ dle school multi-purpose room at 7 p.m. Also, if anyone is interested in the kindergarten sched­ ule situation, feel free to call me. I would like to see more parents involved! If we want something, we must band togeth­ er to get it accomplished. My number is 94X­ 33116. Tisha Harris. Hastings Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • All letters are subject to editing for style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be aczerted. • Letters serving the function of 'cards of thanks’ will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not bo published or will be edited heavily. • "Crossfire" letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. and life? A baby seems to me. to be the most moldable thing I can think of. How is a baby molded? By the light (the truth) that enters the mind through tho^ hole* in its head. (eyes. ears, nose and minith). As the saying goes, “we can’t prevent the birds from , flying over our head, but wc can prevent them from building a nest in our hair." Truth enables us to see cause and conse­ quences. sowing and reaping, right and wrong, profit or loss, pain or pleasure, joy or regret, etc. and how to fix it A lie in someone's attempt to improve on the truth (reality), a worse than worthless substitute for the truth. How can wc tell what is truth, the wisdom of man is such a mixture of lies and truth? Fortunately. our Creator has written and pre served a precise book on the subject ol truth and error, it is called the Holy Bible, it reads like this: “And this is the condemnation, that the . light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For everyone practicing evil hates the . light and doex not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God." ' John 3:19-21. Jesus is the light of the world. John X: 12b. He said. “If you abide in My worl you are My disciptes indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John X:3 lb-32. > “He who is of God hears God s words, there ., fore you do not hear, because you are not ot J God." John X:47. "... You search the Scriptures, for in them you; think you have eternal life: and these are they! which testify of me." -Jesus. John 5:39."... I am: the way. the truth, and the life, no one comes to the Father except through Me."-Jesus. John 14:6. The truth will make you free. God's Wied is Truth. John 17:17. “Your word is a lamp io my feet, and a light to my path.” Psalm 119:105. The truth worts well but you must turn on the switch. The switch is called “faith". Genuine faith worts through love. Try it. you may like it. I need all the light I can get how about you? Ruineil Sarveto Hastings r. Know Your Legislators: UXtatet Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. ' J Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. > 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Av*., Federal ? Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick , , Tormela. regional representative. '• U.S. Ccngreaa ' * Pater Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappie, Yankee Springe, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third ol Hope , Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United Stale* Houee of Representative*. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaieer, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehton, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Cartton. Wooffiend, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ol Hastings, ths upper two-thirds ol Hope Township and a tiny portion ot Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phons (202) 225-3631. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Mck Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most ot Baltimore Township), the United States Houee ot Representative*, 306 Cannon House. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. Presidents comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information Hne tor ' Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. TTTT To the editor. On behalf of the membership of the Barry County Historical Society. I would like to express appreciation to the staff of J-Ad Graphics for the wonderful coverage the Barry County Historical Society has received in past months in our campaign to inform people of Barry County and others who took an interest in the need to raise $1,001) to save and preserve a Civil War battle flag. The flag was carried by Barry County men who volunteered to fight in the Civil War and they were made up almost entirely the 21st Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Because of J-Ad Graphics' publications and the space allowed, the Historical Society was able to inform people of the need to raise $1,000 to save and preserve a battle-tom flag that had been displayed with 159 other fragile, silk, bat­ tle flags in the Michigan Capitol rotunda for about 110 years. The flags had been deteriorat­ ing and destroying themselves being displayed like they had been, and were in need of conser­ vation to save them. But the drawback was that there were no state funds to help save and pre­ serve them for future generations to see. unless the public or someone stepped forward to help. Like the 1.000 Barry County men who answered the call to fight in the Civil War to preserve the Union, after President Abraham Lincoln issued a call for volunteers, and it was published in the newspapers, it was heartwarm­ ing to see so many people today answer the call to volunteer and help save and preserve the bat­ tle flag of the 21st Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Because of these people's unselfishness and generous donations, the $1,000 was raised to "adopt" the battle flag on behalf of the citizens of Barry County and allow the battle flag to be sent to the nation's top flag conservator in Sharpsburg. Md.. to receive conservation before being returned to Lansing to be displayed in the State Museum for visitors to see. The Barry County Historical Society is grate­ ful to everyone who gave a donation for the 21 st Michigan Infantry flag, a piece of history, a wit­ ness on the battlefields to those who defended it. and in some cases saw some give their lives in helping to preserve the Union. I know if these Civil War veterans of 21st Michigan Infantry could be here today they would want to salute everyone who had a part in helping to raise the needed funds io save and preserve their battle flag, but they can not. so the Barry County Historical Society would like to salute these people for them. On Saturday. Oct 25. at Tydcn Park in Hastings, beside the Barry County Civil War Monument, the Historical Society presented a $1,000 check, on behalf of everyone who gave a donation, to the Michigan Capitol "Save toe Flags” Task Force to adopt the 21st Michigan Infantry battle flag to save and preserve it In ending this flag preservation campaign, it was icing on the cake when J-Ad Graphics devoted their Veterans Day issue of the Reminder to the special Flag Adoption Day event and to remember the veterans who fought in the 21st Michigan Infantry in the Civil War. J-Ad Graphics news reporter Shelly Suiter, compiled and wrote a great article. She not only added another journalism page to Barry County history, but because of her story, two Barry County families read it and dis­ covered in her article that their great-grandfa­ ther was a member of 21st Michigan Infantry Dear editor: Have you recently taken time to pause and ponder the character of darkness? I don't suppose I will get too much oppoMtion if I suggest that the chief character of darkness is. “1 can't see." It is true that our eyes have been marvelously created to compensate toi darkness to a limited degree. It is also true that if we stay in darkness long enough, light becomes very uncomfortable and even hurts out eyes. Darkness is the absence of light. On the other hand, may I gently remind you thai the chief character of light is simply. “Oh! I see." Again, our eyes have been so wonderfully designed to compensate or adjust to the degree of light, again with limitations. With the taming of fire came the invention ol candles, lamps, etc . which greatly extended the light. Then came Thomas Edison and the inven­ tion of the incandescent light bulb, and nou even better and more efficient light bulbs. Sr now J can write, surrounded by total darkness, with the aid of a desk lamp. We all would be greatly handicapped if it were not for the creation and then the discovery of electricity and the light bulb. Now I sec. lit erally and physically, if. I turn on the switch! And have paid the electric bill. Honestly, now. I can't really visualize what more we need in the way of physical light. The electric light is quite adequate, efficient and inexpensive. However, there is a world that seems to be seriously lacking in light. I will call it the “thought world.” This “thought world" is no insignificant, far off planet that has no meaning, impact or effect on your life and mine. In fact it appears to me that this “thought world" is the mother or cause of all our impact on people, oui world and this age. To put it plainly you and I are precisely what we think. Why do wc think what we think? Why do wc think so differently? Why do we think it doesn't matter much, what we think? Why do we think we have a right to think whatever we want t<think?The suggested answer We think in direct proportion to the light or darkness (ix. truth ot lies), we have. Agreed or disagreed? Have you ever thought as you looked at a lit­ tle baby, everything that child sees, hears and experiences will make an impact on that mind Michigan L*gialstuf* Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all ol Barry County). Michigan Slate Senate. State Capitol. P.O Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Representative Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (a* ol Barry County). Michigan House ol Representative*. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842 greatly ret sored 'Thank you" sure doesn't seem like enough, but here it is. particularly Io Whie Wheels and Big Crank Racing. Barb and Caitlin Branch. Hastings HastingsBaNNER Da<o4ni to fAc uitrmti of Barry Caaaty Siarr 18S6 PuWeMd by Narttap Public Opinion: What about cMd abuse ruling for slapping child? A Detroil-area woman last week was convicted and senunced on a charge of child abuse because she slapped her 16-year-old daughter Do you think this was prapw. or do you thank a parent has a right lo slap a child? hw. A Ctvtson of J-Ad Graphc* Inc 1952 N BroMway Hastings. Ml 49059-0502 (616)945-9554 John Jacob* President Joyce Ryan Treasurer FrvdKic Jacobo Vco Prondont Ssopfton Jacobo Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Vbung (EtMot) Elaine Gdbert (As*«tanf Eaton Shetty SuHer Helen Mwdry GndySnuth Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Mabel Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Monday through Ffday 0 a m to 5 30 p m Saturday 0 30 a m ■ Noon Scott Ommen Cindy O’Neill Jerry Johnson Dan Buerge Subscriptiea Rates: $25 per year r Barry County $27 per year m adjomng counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO BomB Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 Canale Tobey. Plainwell: Jennifer Kling. Hastings: Betty Caadrnough, "I think a parent has a right lo alap a child. Thai's what's wrong today. Parent's don't have the authonily." "Bcing a parent of a young child. I can relate lo portray­ ing discipline, by a parent, but ii must be appropriate with lhe underlying message being redirection and love - 1 think a parent should have a right lo slap a child, but not hit a child." Hastings: Faith DeLaal, Hastings: "There's a difference between discipline and abuse, but I'd support that woman. I think sometimes a parent has a right to slap a child.“ Rase Creek, Hastings: Pal Garrison, Hastings: "If she had it coming. I think she had a right to slap that child." "I don't believe ia ilappiag but I realise lhe daughter was being disruptive. She stated have sent her lo her room" , , ; �The Heatings Banner — Thursday. November 20, 1997 — Page 5 lake Odessa N€WS The countdown is on for Thanksgiving prepa­ rations and for the coming Christmas. In this village, the next big event will be Christmas ’Round the Town. The minions com­ mittee of Cental United Methodist Church will have a soup and sandwich lunch along with a sale of baked goods and crafts Friday. Nov. 2X. The VFW also will be host for a similar event. There are more than 20 craft locations on the primed flyers and maps to aid in finding one's way to the decorated homes wilhjheir unique sale items. The depot and museum will have a baked goods sale. The new version. a report of the 19X6 centen­ nial history, will go on sale on Friday at the depot and museum. The cost is a few dollars less than the criginal cost. For at least five years, the only available books were to be found al estate sales. The reference copies at the kcal library are badly dog-eared from so much use. If one is the parent of young children, the pur­ chase of a copy will be a gotxl investment for future school reference. Some trees drop their leaves over lhe course of several weeks. Others have a more dramatic fall experience. Wednesday night last week was the crucial date for locust trees to lose their leaves. This year they were still green. Many locusts were used in the curb planters down­ town. So on Thursday morning there was a car­ pet of green leaves on the sidewalk and streets in a circle around each such tree. A tree of sev­ eral years* standing drops a big circle if the tree has a 60-foot span. With the snowfall of last week, there are alternating layers of leaves, topped with snow, with another layer of leaves and yet more snow. Doubtless the Nov. 28 sale at lhe Lake OdMa Livestock Auction will draw a big crowd. The advertising says this will be their breeder and feeder sale with a dispersal sale of LEGAL NOTICE bw 2 NorthTbrae 10 Wte Sedan V W 3/4 SW 1/4IW 1/4 30 AC Fural No .04-011-029-014-00 Caawrahr Iraw or 30 Aera vocont Awora rad: 3342.37 Deed 4418 ArauM Due $543 54 RUS SHEPIff a private herd of Simmental cattie. hut hundreds of feeder cattle also will he on the auction block. Club calves will be sold also. The monthly clinic of the Ionia County Health Department will he held on Wednesday forenoon in the basement of Central CMC from 9 to 11:30 on Nov. 26. the day before Thanksgiving. The community Thanksgiving service will be held at 7 p.m. at Lakewood UMC on Brown Road. M50 on Nov. 26 On Channel X last week, there was a segment about Lowell residents having a public forum to discuss suitable ways to use a muiti-million dol­ lar gift to the city from a former banker-philan­ thropist. Teenager I ith Valentine was one of those interviewed. A former resident, son of James and Cheri. he is a grandson of Boots and Neva Valentine, and of Don and Bernice Goode moot. Quarterback Kevin Barker was mentioned in lhe story of Belding’s successful overtime game in the football playoffs as they won in overtime against Hamilton. Kevin's parents were Lakewood graduates. His grandmother is Geraldine Barker. The Blue Lakes Fine Arts Camp wi’l dedicate its I99X season to the late Gerald Bartlett, native son from Lake Odessa. He was a member of the camp's board of directors until his death in June and had been camp director from 1975 to 19X5. One of his greatest contributions to the camp was his recruitment of outstanding facul­ ty members, according to the current camp pres­ ident. Friiz Stanswell. The Bartlett scholarship fund for gifted students has now reached SI 2.000. The board of directors of lhe Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met on Monday evening. Final details for lhe open house Nov. 2X and 29 were made with work schedules. Baked goods are being solicited. Programs for coming months are for December, channel v newsman Rick Albin; January. James Rc_d. Introduction to the Internet; February. John Waite speaking on Native Americans in Ionia County. The Nov. 13 meeting of the local historical society was well attended. The Yonkers* and Marie Pickens were hosts for the evening. Register of Deeds Diane Adams introduced her portion of lhe program with a Biblical passage pertaining to deed and witnesses for a parcel of land. She told about the types of records kept in her office and their availability for research. Surveyor Marty Mulder gave some history of lhe original surveys of the county, beginning with the southeast comer in Danby Township and then working nonh by such surveyors as Orange Risdon. John Mullet! and others. The surveyors worked with a crew. They made their sightings by the Nonh Star. Once a point was established, trees were cut in a true line to estab­ lish the later markings. Often one surveyor set the lines for a township and then another sur­ veyor divided the township into sections and quarter sections. Again, fourth-graders from East Elementary school will decorate the tree at the depot in preparation for Christmas 'Round the Town. Each year this grade makes its walking lour of the village lo visit historic sites - the opera house, the eldest store buildings, the first house to have a bathtub. Bradee Drugs and lhe Doane building with their year of origin highlighted near the cornice, and the depot. This year they will use red. white and blue in their handmade decorations. There will be a free drawing for the tree at the close of Saturday's open house. Regardless of credit history./^ call for same-day approval. CommonFoint Mortgage I12/1U CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 LETTERS.,.from our readers Board didn't read character policy To the editor: At Monday night's school board meeting, lhe question was asked as to whether or not the school board would support the inclusion of quotes into lhe student handbook from our founding fathers (Washington. Lincoln. Jeffer­ son |. relating to character as quoted in lhe Michigan Board of Education's policy on char­ acter. that would reflect the school's decision to incorporate the study of character education into our curriculum. The concerned parent was referring to any of the 11 quotes within lhe first three pages, as well as the six other very g<xxJ quotes (ix. Susan B. Anthony. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., etc.) The answer received, after a few blank stares, requesting the question to be repeated, and all the local board members plus lhe super­ intendent deferring to the board representative to the last Parent Committee meeting was. "Maybe I should have read them (referring to the policy on character). I guess I've had it long enough." Here wc arc nearly one year from when the character education was first suggested (then voted in by the System Analysis Committee) to our school board and the board members haven't even read the policy that they have made goal number two of our school system this year, according to the annua) school report put out in September. As a tax paying voter. I would hope the people elected would be able to answer questions from concerned parents on policies they are considering for so long and that are going to affect our children. My husband and other involved parents have asked questions of them | the school board) and been awaiting answers from them for nearly four months now. these arc people who are also supposed to be setting an example of good char­ acter for our children, and my exposure to the board for the past three months has not been one I want my children to be exposed to as an exam­ ple of gixxl leadership and democracy (see school philosophy). One would think that before making some­ thing public, or written into goals, it would have lo be understood by those representing the poli­ cy. Maybe that is why my husband and I and the other parents who attended the Parent Commit­ tee meeting did not get through to the board members/staff who attended, because we have read and have an understanding of the policy and the ones enforcing it have not. That, to me. is pitiful! The understanding I got from the first character education Parent Committee meeting was that the majority, if not all. who attended felt responsibility was a major pan of good character and the behavior shown to me by the board has not been favorable. This is my first experience with a school boards, as 1 only recently became a parent of a schtxil age child. I regret to say. that my first impression (and we all know they can last) was not a positive one. At a parent meeting to dis­ cuss all-day. altemate-day kindergarten, the par­ ents there were told by the director of education, that the issue wasn't even on the agenda for a vote al the next school board meeting (which was to be the following Monday) and yet. to my surprise, the Thursday issue of the Banner ran a story about how the board had approved lhe pol­ icy after consultation with parents. This began a negative impression of the schixil board because a majority of the parents that night had favored additional information being given at a later meeting and at a more rea­ sonable time of night We were told it wouldn't be voted on until at least lhe following month. While it is probably true that the present members of the sch<x»l board have other con­ cerns than exclusive attention to our children, and they probably don't get paid enough to give us their lull tunc attention. I Mill feel that any concerned parent who is willing to devote months to an issue, deserves better treatment than to find out that the week of the second Parent Committee meeting has found that lhe "...policy on character education.** that has been discussed, referred to. copies given to each board member (in August) has yet to be read by the people who initially generated the interest tn this issue. If I were to not read a paper my child's teacher sent home it would be directly affect her Here we are talking about the school board not reading policies/proposals having their deci­ sions affecting not one. but all of our children. To me that is scary. Dawn-Mane Webb Hasting, Information about death was alarming To the editor: In the Oct. 30 issue of the Banner, an article was written. "Police Probe Woman s Death." about the death of a Nashville woman. Loree Childers. That woman was my mother. 1 feel that the police department gave out the information for that article in an inappropriate and misleading manner and I would like to set the record straight. First. I was very grieved lo team that my mother had been outside for six to 12 hours before she was found. Whenever anyone in the family asked what happened, how she died, how long she had been dead, we have been told that no information was available and we had to wait for lhe toxicology reports. I had to team her time of death from the newspaper. Next. I was shocked to read, again from the newspaper, that my mother’s death had been investigated as a homicide. The word "homi­ cide" was another piece of information not My letter is in response to an article about the Rainbow Learning Center, which may close if a new location is not found. I am one of the 30 families affected if lhe cen­ ter closes. Three years ago I was at my wit’s end of finding day care for my two children. I had been through five sitters in 11 months. I was at a local grocery store talking to the cashier about my problem needing day care and Mrs. McCollum spoke up and said. "I'm the director of Rainbow Learning Center and we do have room for you." Since then. I have had three years of reliable, safe care for my children. That was the begin­ ning of a new friendship with Pm. My children have grown, matured and love their day care. The Middleville Housing Commission has announced approval of a comprehensive improvement assistance program grant of $255,000 by lhe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This type of award is available lo housing commissions across the country and is based on the quality of each commission's grant application, an on-site review with a representative from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and urgency of need in comparison to other housing commissions. passed on by the police department. Last. I was very angered to read that "sui­ cide" has not been ruled out. My mother is dead! Hasn't my family suffered enough with­ out lhe police spreading unfounded rumors of suicide? I say "unfounded** because there ts nothing to indicate suicide. No suicide note was found, her wrists were not cut. and no empty pill bottles were found anywhere in the house. There was nothing to show that she could have done this io herself. This lack of communication and poor choice of words on behalf of the police department has caused further grief to a distraught family. Perhaps, in lhe future, the police should give more information to the family before sharing it with the community and use a little more tact in doing so. Hutinyi the staff is wonderful, understanding and show loving care to all of the children there. I do not worry al all during my work day about them. Barry County does need more than one day care center. I’m not cutting down day care homes at all. We as a community need to pul all our resources together and help Rainbow Learning Center continue to do its job of pro­ viding care for our children, our future. I will do everything in my power to lend my helping hand in keeping the Rainbow Learning Center alive. God puts us on this earth to do His will and I feel His will is "Rainbov' Learning Center." Sharon Miller Hastings and disabled people. Specific improvemenu the grant will pay for include a new water heater, boiler, makeup air unit, roofing, siding, elevator upgrading and office computer equipment. For more information, call Housing Commission Executive Director Lisa Hnkbciner al 795-7715. EXTRA COP The Middleville Housing Commission operates Lincoln Meadows Apartments, which consists of 50 apartments for elderly PENNOCK HOSPITAL HOMECARE OPPORTUNITIES S>» Y<«i Cdn Tdtf Gar << Y<w Boh RN/LPN - full or part time. Must hold a current Mtchtgsa ing home, hovpml or homecare agency, posasa aroaf communication skills and be able to wort independently Mature Women Needed for Flexible Honrs in our restaurant PHYSICAL THERAPIST - full or pan time. Mua hold YMCA of Barry County PART TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT FOR THE YMCA OF BARRY COUNTY M HOURS A WEEK current Michigan License and have M least one year of experience. Homecare experience is helpful but not required. Raaack Hospital offers a total compensation package which includes competitive salary, an innovative Flexible Benefits package (prorated for pan time), paid time off syaem. pension plan, plus masy other benefits Know ledge of Computer, (Wd Perfect ad Mierotofl Worts) Please apply Mon.-Fri. 9 to 4 now. neeoK. Nona b «by gnw Mancino’s Know ledge of General Office Midtincn Strong Peraonil RcIlkmm Mua be Fleiiblc. Well Organized ml Sclf-Motrvrfed (K mart Plaza) Send resume and cover letter lo: YMCA of Barry County by Nov. 26 lo P.O. Box 252. Hastings. Ml 49058 STATE OF MICHIGAN Let Hallmark Set Your Thanksgiving Table! CrartmM <4 220 W.Crat St BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT; CIRCUIT DtVWON Igonquln Lake Laval FBa: 84-S74-CZ NOTICE OF HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a haaring will ba held In the Barry County Trial Court; Circuit Drvision; before the Honorable James H. Fisher, in the Circuit Courtroom, located at 220 West State Street, Heatings. Michigan. of Lot 11 ol ■are My daofcad oa baaraiaa a* dw E corww 49073 tut (6) months from DATED AT CHARLOTTE. MCMGAN. Odobar 31. 1997 Grote*,* 48813 (517) 5430500 The hearing concerns the request of the Barry County Drain Commissioner to amend the Order Determining Normal Lake Level for Algonquin Lake to permit the required in trie prawn! Order The Order now m*y require tint the lake be rased from the winter level to the bummer level while ice is still on lhe Leke The motion seeks a later more gradual rasing ol the Lake from winter level lo summer level The purpose of the proposed change is to protect lake property owners from spring ice damage; protect downstream riparians from spring flood­ Ing; and to prevent other problems associated with high spring water levels. Persons interested in presenting testimony and evidence concerning the motion should attend the hearing. Those wishing to submit written comments may do so C/0 Robert W Shatter. Barry County Drain Commissioner. 220 West State Street. Hastings, Michigan 4MB /S/Robert W Shatter. Drain Commissioner (11/27) Our partyware will bring warmth to your Thanksgiving entertaining. From plates to napkins to cups, we have everything you’ll need to set a bountiful Thanksgiving table. Qualified persons, please send Rtplication/resume lo: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Ann: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)948.3112 Fax:(616)945-4130 aasa s^asaaa lO°c DISCOUNT THRU NOV CLEAN AND PROTECT YOUR CAR BEFORE WINTER SHOP <1/4 WB - OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE - Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 Open: Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 20, 1997 | Chariei G. Higgm MIDDLEVILLE - Charles G. Higgins, age n, or Middleville, prosed eway eartyWednes­ day, November 12,199? at tanock Hospital t*. Higgins wro bora on January 10.1922 ia Hope Townteip, Barn County, the ton of Guy ataRerofHoterote) Higgins. He waa raised ia die Prairieville area a Bany Couoy aad attended rvral schools aad Hastings achwits. He was married to Marisa C. Moe on June 26, 19*1. He hat lived at his presets address since 19*5. Mr. Higgins was s veteran ot World War II serving in die United States Army from 19*2 until 195*. He was employed with Bradford-White Corporation, Middlevilk Engineering aad Electro Cteroirai Company, all located in Middlevilk. Ha retired la 19*4. Mr. Higgins was a member of Middleville V.F.W. Pom, member at D.A.V., member National Rifle Asaociation aad a member of U.A.W. m Bradford-While Corporation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian on June 9, 1997; his patents and three brothera, Don, Albert and Guy Higgiaa. Mr Higgins is survived by his daughter, Charlene (Denny) Kling of Middleville; three sone. Douglas (Sandy) Higgins of Hastings, Charles (Deb) Higgins of Phoenix, Arizona aad David (Tammy) Higgins of Middleville; thirteen grandchildren; eight great grandchil­ dren; three sisters, Alberts Lancaster of Hastlags, Lucille Hewitt of Williamston and Rose Guemse, of Hastings; one brother, James Higgiaa of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held on Friday, November 14,1997 at Hastings Grace Wesley­ an Church. Pastor Alvin C. Yales officiated Burial look place at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements wen made by Wnn Funeral Home ia Hastings. ^OTsflip the church of your choice. Weekly schedule of services are area Hastings churches for your convenience. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4M7 Coaa Orow Raad ewor Bm Her­ ring. Whoddwr kccbmHc aad efevtoor Suuttoy School 9:30 a.*.; Cbarcb Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 9® p.m. Youth liieiWi. hmior Senior High •ARBY CO. OH1BCH OT CtebkT. Ml N. Mirtim, Ave. Horn Ml 4U0M Srnmy Serriem BM. ChwM Hx« . Wor- (919) 945-9392 Suaftey School 10 a.*.; Wonhip I! am.; Alter GBACB LUIWnAN OMCB. Nw. 23 - LOO A 10:45 a.m. Ho*y Broadway. Hatiieg* Phone 943-3195. Worship, praiuag. DuB Wottst; 9® . i.ra. Delivery Theeksaivieg iBftea; 9:30 CM 2; 1:» »■ WonMp; I® p a AA. Attend the church ofyour choice next Sunday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY HASTINGS FIRST UNITED MTHtOOBT CHUBCH. const of Greea aad Church street*. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pamor. Lua Stevcaa. Director of Chraeiaa Edacatioa Church phone (919) 945-9574. Bvrier tree budding widi etevaaor to ail Boon. Brand­ can of wonhip service over WBCH AM 1220 at 10:30 a m. SUNDAYS: Saaday School 9:30 a-uu; Coflee FeMoufoy 10:30 a.m.; rod Wontep 11 ® a m. treh cteid care for iatroh aad toddten thru age 4. and fonaor Church for ages 5 dm 2M grate. Mi Hi Youth FeUow*hip4® pm.; Sr. Hi Youth FcUowiiup 5:45 p.m. Wateeadeyi: Pioneer Club* for children Kindergarten fore Fifth Orate 4:30 p.m Tueatey. Nov. 25 - Com umroty Ttenhigii ny Service 7® p n re Thoraappte Valey Charch Tteteay. Nov. 27 - Thankagiviag Day ENaaer at 1:30 p.m. ia Friliwriup Hail — reservaocat re<raeatod by Tuesday. Nov.25 call 945-9574 Smuiay. Nov. 30 First Sunday of Advent — Chrwtmm caroling 10:50 a.m. in saacinarv prior to worship service. PLKA1ANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2901 Lacey Road. Dawley. Ml 49030 919) 759-3021 church phone Sunday Service: 9:30 am.; Saatey School II® am.; Tuntey Evening Prayer Tune 9® p.m. Wedaeadny. BMe Sfody. 7®p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 WILCOMK CO1NIII UNITED METHODIST Carl Litchfield SUNDAY FHVT BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Wnodtown. Haauaga. Kevin Statay; Am Welch. Mininrr of Maak. Monto* Wonhip 9:45 and II® ajn.; Sunday School 9:45 ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, memay at 502 E. Bond St. (Hearings Church of God buMing). 9 a.m. Hoiy Coaaaamioa In aad 3rd Sundays Morfo^ Prayer 2nd aad 4fo Sundays 1929 prayer booh mad matt services. For more infor­ mation call 949-9327 or Rev. David T. Huetwicb. vicar at 949-2101. St. Antera ’a ■ a part of foe Indtpewdeat Aaplicaa Charch Canada Synod BASTINGS APOSTOLIC Hast tags. Pastor David Wtetaa B ubuv uwuy. vai* vamvn office for more iaformntion. fe enro NASHVILLE AREA Yseth With a MaaMga'*. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Cfefta Fncher. Pamor. A miaiinu of *. Rose CMic'ic Church. Hurtmp Mma Saierdoy evewag 9:30 p.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple VMtey H«h School Paeaor Don Reecoe, (517) 952-9229 Monroy Cetehrabon 10 a.m. Fettowttep Time Before foe Service Nunery. chMma t aMry. ya* group, afodi amfoi group mimro) . leader foiptraiaing This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WHEN FUPUAL MME of Hastings PLEXPAB rtCOUrOUATEO of Hastings NATIONAL BATK of HASTINGS Member F.D.l.C. THE HASTINGS BANTU and RENVBMM 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY FMABMACY 'Prescriptions' - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASONGS MANUrACTUUlNG CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTF1GS ITBEBGLASS PRODUCTS. BSC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan | School. She was married to Lyle W. Sanborn on August 6,1942. She had lived most of her life io Hastings until moving io Alaska in 1969, returning to Hastings in 1987. Mn. Sanborn was employed at the old Hast­ ings Telephone Company and E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings. She wu a member of Elks Vivians Group, member and long time volumeer for the Visual­ ly Impaired Persons Association. Mn. Sanborn was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle on December II, IW2; her parents and a sister, Pricilla Phelan in 1984. She is survived by two sons. Edward (Susan) Sanborn of North Pole, Alaska and Steven (Sherry) Sanborn of Hastings; two daughten, Susan (Eart) Keeler of Hastings and Dianne Duan of Ruskin, Florida; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; four sisters, Jeu Kimmel of Hastings, Joyce Phelan of Fl Myers, Florida Pat Leckrone of Hastings and Sue Babcock of Brethren; several nieces and Respecting her wishes, there will be no funeral services. Memorial contributions may be made to Bany Community Hospice or the Lions Club Program for the blind. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Karim S. Wibtm TBOBNAPPLK VALLIY QU I MB Y UNITED E.Jane Sanborn HASTINGS - E. Jane Sanborn, age 76, of Haslinp, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 1997 at Pennock Hospital. Mn. Sanborn was born on January 10,1921 in HAtfings, the daughter of Leo and Donna (Wellon) Harrington. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. She graduated in 1939 from Hastings High DOPE UNTTED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 Soufo at M-79. Larry Hubtey. Pastor. Church phoae 945-4995 Office hours. Wad./Thars 9 a m to 12 nooa. Saatey monfoy: 9:30 a m . Saa­ tey School; 10:45 a m Moramg Wonhip. Wednesday 6:45 p.m. Warriors (grades K-5th). Youth Feilowriup 6:45 p.m. » 9:30 p.m. (grades 6-I2R) Thursday 7:00 p a Prayer Meetuy (Child care provided) HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Mkhigaa. G Kern KcDer. Pmtor Sally C Keller. Director. Noah'* Ark Preschool. Julie A Guenther. Sunday School SupenmeadeM Saturday. Nov I - 10® a m. Noah's Ark Coflee Hour Thunday. Nov. 13 - 7:00 p.m. Nommatmg Committee — Dmuy Room Sunday. Nov 16 — 9:30a.m. rod 11 a m. Sunday Mor miy Worship Service The 9.30 service n broadcast over WBCH — AM 1220; miner) is provided dur mg both services. 9:50a.m. Sunday Church School (or all ages; 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour in the Dining Room; 6:00-7® Middle High and Senior High Youth Fellowships — Nature Hunt-Scavenger Hum Mid­ dle High Youth Fellowship Nature Hum — »ec bulletin Lx times Monday. Nov 17 - 7 30 Truster meeting - Lounge Tuesday. Nos IB - 3® pm. Newsletter Deadline for Advent Newsletter Wednesday. Nov. 19 - 6® p m Church Night Supper — Hall; 6 <40 p.m. Bible Study — Bedtime Stones — Ytmth Activities. 7:00 p.m Choir Rehearsal. 7:30 p.m Prayer Gathering MORRISTOWN, TENNESSEE - Karieen S. Wilson, age 46, of Morrioovn, Teausaee, peaed away Monday, November 10.1997 at Fort Sanden Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee after a long illnesL Mn. Wilson was born on May 14,1951 in Hastings, lo Earl and Om (Newton) Vandlen, Jr. She was raised in Barry County and graduated from Lakewood in 1969. She wu married to Kurk Wilson on Novem­ ber 14, 1970. Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her father. Earl Vandlen, Jr. aad two half brothera. Stanley aad James Oliver. She is survived by her husband, Kurk; a daughter, Tracey; a son, Michael; two grandsoaa, Sean Johnson and Matthew Wilson, all of Moristown, Tennessee; her mtxher sad step father, Orra sad Leo Oliver of Newaygo; three half siaatn, Kathleen (Ruben) Smith of Hast­ ing, Kimberly Oliver of New Pon Richey, Florida and llay (Bud) Fauxe of Freeport; tm half brothers. Sman OUver of Hastings, SaeveG. Rider of Newaygo and Jim Vandfat of No* Caroliaa. Services were held on November 13,1997 at Mays Mortuary in Morristown, Tetmesaee. Reverend Richard Haya officiated. Interment took place at Hamblin Memory Guldens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Aamricu Diabetes Association or lhe Kidney RjuMMliOA. MmaniW.HtMt CLARKSVHXE - Manard W. Hum *1, of Clarksville passed away Thursday. November 12, 1997 at his residence. He was born on March 17, 1916 in Alto, Michigan, the son of Floyd and Jane (Wenger) Hum He graduated from Davis Tech in Grand Rapids and attended Michigan State College for two yean. He served in the United States Army during World Wm n. He married Kathryn Stein on June 3.1939 in Grand Rapids. Mr. Hunt lived in the Alto-Clarksville area all his life. He was postmaster of the Clarksville Post Office for 32 years. He was a member of the Si Edwards Cathol­ ic Osrch of Lake Odessa, the V J.W. and American Legion, Charier member of the Clarksville Lions Club. He was i natrumeaul ia bringing the Little League and Boy Scouts to Clarksville. He wm preceded in death by a granddaugh­ ter, Sherri Ann Hunt and two sisters, Lillian and Adeline. hfr. Hunt ia aurvived by hia wife, Kaduyn; five daughters, Mary Jane (Allen) Hamp of Leslie, Theresa (Lany) Boyce of West Branch. Barbara Hunt of Hawthorne, California, Patri­ cia (Tracey) Tremsn of Grand Rapids and Joyce (Kurt) Johnson of Ada; three sons, John (Janet) Hum of Humble, Texax, Michael (Janice) Hunt of Clarkiville and Thomas (Leigh) Hum of Bartlett, Illinois; 20 grandchil­ dren and five great grandchildren. Funeral Mau was held Saturday. November 15,1997 at the St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odesaa with Father Thomas Boufford officiating. Burial took place at Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ionia Helping Hands Hospice or lhe St. Edwards Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel Clarksville. Drlia May Baa MIDDLEVILLE - Delia May Bau. age 7*. of Middleville, formerly of Blanchard, passed swsy Wednesday. November 12, 1997 al Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Bau was bom on December 10, 1919 in Rodney, the daughter of David and Bertha (Stcmm) Martin. She was a member of the Sunshine Club of Middleville and was employed at Hitachi Magnetics in Edmore. Mrs. Bau was preceded in death by her husband. Rusnell; four step children, Robert Bass. Doris DePriesler. Marian Vandcnburg and Phyllis Boise; a brother, Ira Manin. She is survived by her son. Dean (Ann) Ban of Middleville; eighteen grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren. Gravetide funeral sereices were held on Sunday, November 16, 1997 at Pine River Cemetery East in Blanchard. Funeral arrangements were made by Stebbins-McCullough Chapel. Inc. in Edmore. NewmanJ. Shaw lame G. NASHVILLE - Newman J. Shaw, age 86. of NaahviUe, pasaed away Monday. November 17, 1997 at his residence. Mr. Shew wm born in Ceresco on August 15. 1911, the ton of Oaes end Ethel (Thornton) Shew. He mamed Marion Miller oc June 1.1936 in Parnell. Mr. Shaw waked at Union Steam Pump in Battle Creek, E. W. Bliaa Company in Hastir«s aa a Machinist fa 27 years aad after retirement he wu a guard fa Bradford-While Company in MiddkvUle. He wu a member of St Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville aad wu a former member of Tic KmgNa of Columbux He enjoyed fish­ ing. camping. o° television aad his grandchildren. Mr. Shaw wu preceded ia death by bn wife, Marion on June 15, 19**; parents. Ores and Ethel Shaw, great grandson, Gary Kersjes and infant brother, Wendell. He in nevivad by twelve children, Mary (Patrick) Kersjes of NadrviUe, Funds Shaw of Hambvs; Bcnlah Erridae of Haatiags; William (Anha) Shaw of Nubville; Catheriae (Julius) Maurer of Laaniag, Lawrence Shaw of Nash­ ville. Marie Bayaua of Grawn, Noma (Juergen) (Wallicaek) of NuhviUe. Nancy (Vicsa) Schamz of Hawings; Mary tin (Ralph) Merchant of Acme. Jim (Bootie) Shaw of NaahviU.- aad Walt (Virgie) Shaw of Olivet; thirty-nine grandchildren; sixty-two great grandchildren; fou great great grandchildren; a brother, Richard Maa of Battle Clerk; ftw 1030 oa Thunday, November 20 1997 al St Rone of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Reverend diaries Fischer CdcbrasL Burial will lake place at Mt Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial couribotions may be made to any mam service. Funeral atraagemeata were made by Maple VaDey Chapel. Gender Funeral Horne in Nubville. | ~ NatK^LZaid*^- | MIDDLEVILLE-Mn. Nancy Lou Bishop; 56. of Middleville passed away Wednesday, November 12,199? at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Ragtids. She wm bora oa July 31,19*1 ia Saak Sc Marie, de daughter of Herman L and Frances B. (Speck) Putadt She wu raiMd aad educated In Snlt Sm. Marie. She graduated from Soo High School tn 1959. Upon her graduation de enrolled at Mkhigaa Tech Uatanrinr. She paduatod ftom Wesera Michigan UUversity with a BA Den® ia Scteore EdwcaiMML She matriad Roswell P. Bitisop ia 1960. She wm employed by de Thoraappie Kellogg School dierict WNk aeadtiag Jwtia High ackaceahe earned her Matters Degree in acteaa from Western Michigan Unhenity. Daring tat Graduate wok there thebecane a -Jan Scholar-aad wu elected to a Women's Honorary Society for adeatiaa. After 26 yean of eachii*. ate retired due to ill health. During rcuraincro Mf*. Bunop oevenpeo ner cuiimry skills, enjoyed reading aad traveliag with ter hasbaad to many local aad nadoaal car datws. She wm preceded ia death by one ton, Matthew L Bitirop aad ter parents, Heraua L. and Frsaces B. rutach. Mrs. Biahop is survivad by ter hatband, Roswell P. BhtaK one toa, RouE. (RaaneK.) Biahop of Middleville; one graaddmwtaer. Amber Dawn of Gtao; aad one brother, fames P. Putsch of Ohio. Memorial services will be teld text Spring. Memorial coatritetioas may be nude 10 Tternrople Kellogg High School - Studers Loan Fuad. Anaageaacsts were made by Beekr Fuaeral Home. Middleville. Chriri Karrhu COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA Chris Kardaa, age 92, of Columbus, North Csroliaa and formerty of Hawings passed away Saturday. November 15.1997 al Tryon Estates Medical Care Facility. Mr. Kt rduwM born oo February 9,1905 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John aad Bente (Joan) Kardaa. He wm raised in the Chicago area aad attended schools there. He weal oa to attend North Western University graduating as an Electrical Engineer ia 1931. He was mimed to Norms Haynes. Mr. Kardas wu employed by the Chicago Board of Education for 27 years before being sem to 1962 to South Vietnam by Southern Illi­ nois University as an Ekctrical-Ekcoonk Advisa at Phu Tho Polytechnics! School, retiring from there in Ito. He moved to Michigan where he lived until moving to Noth Carolina in April 1997. He was a member of Retired Teachers Asso­ ciation of Chicago and Bank Creek. Mr. Kardas did extensive traveling aad study, built two homes and was involved with re-modeling. He enjoyed dancing and fishing. Mr Kardas was preceded in death by his wives. Florence (Fuller) Kardas and Ekana (Phillips) Kardas; three sisters. Eva Kardas. Sophie Liakoa and Bessie Miller. He ia survived by his wife, Norma (Haynes) Kardas; two step daughters. Beverly (Roy) McNeely of Columbus, North Carolina and Kay Haynes of Grand Rapids; six step grand­ children and seven step great grandchildren. Respecting his wishes, there will be no services Burial will lake place al Elmwood Cemetery in River Grove, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Hone in Hastings. (Gfasa) ShtffiaU BELLEVUE - Lorene G (Glms) SteffieM, age 95, of Bellevue and formerly of tanfleld Township, Lacey and Hickory Corners, pnmed away Monday, November 17, 1997 st Price taler Care Home after an illnesa of four Booths. Mrs. Sheffield wu born August 29.1902 is Gladstone, Ohio, the daughter of George H. and Addk E. (Link) Glasa. She graduate! from Rom Towntitip High School in Glad­ stone. Ohio ia 1920. She attended Certevilk College, Miami University aad graduated from Westen Michigan University in 1964 with a degree in special education. She wu married to Lloyd A. Steffkld oo June 2. 1926 Mrs. Sheffield taught at ter alma mater at Ron Township School in the 1920'x la the laae 1940*8 she substitute! al the Gott Ltee Community Schoola. From 1953-60 tiw taugM at Kambly School. 1960 until ter retiremeM la 1971 she taught in the Lakeview PubUC Schools. ' She wu a former member of the Hickory1 Coram Methodist Church, charier meatter » the Gull Lake Bible Church, early ia te 1950‘s a member of the Asayria Gospel Cterch (HcriP age Hills Bibk Ctereh). She b one of Ore oWf nal members of the Soldi Side Bible Ctesdt where die taught Sunday school aad Jnatdf cterch for many years. In 1931 tire and km teataad moved lo Richland aad Isler to H* ay Coram where they raised and OeaHU turkeys and sold chickeu to dtercasmmm la Kalamazoo. Gull Lake aad Bank Oeck arte through World War IL Fa nuay years tee nveied to Canada lo me the Monarch BumW ftes flying ia to aeaL She enjoyad rem gmdote lag for many years. h Mra. Sheffield wu preceded in dea* by km testaad, Lktyd in March 1966; two aomi Omar Gordon Sheffield in 1936 aad Lkry* George Sheffield ia 1995; a brodte, Clillord Glam. ji She u mrvivad by three desire rI. D. Jua* Cary cf Bank Creek. J . Jane RuaKll of Doute lag aad SandraS. Tack of Lacey; twelve graate dtildrea aad thirty two great grmdtlutetei Vbitatioa: Frieads may call al tte Park*, Ealm A Dowdk Faaeral Home oa Tteradapu November 20, 1997 where family will te preaem from 2-4 and 6* p.m. taaralaovkmwillbeteldai liOOpaLtm Friday. November 21, 1997 a tte femrpf home. Reverend Dr. David R. MacDomM ate PaaaMike Brown offidatiM. Baial win Itee place a Hickory Coram Qnneary Meaoriab coatribatioas may be mate to te Sate Side*ibkOasdtaite IQ foe ciMriiya Aetet M. (HUkatu) Cea* LAKEODESSA-RcVaM.(WakiM)Orok, 101, of LUz Odem paraed away Wadaaadayv November 12, 1997 a TenderCare Rhretete of Bank Creek. She wu bora oa June 15, 1196 ia kata County, tte daughter of Jute aad Atfoan. Watkim. She married Grover H. Cook oa May 15., 1917. He preceded ter in death of Ncvemtar 16 195*. ,v She resided a ter fam home tn Lake Odcma for 76 years until January of 1995 when, became of poa health, she moved to foe Bade Creeka area. Shewa devoted to ter family aad tte enjoymea of ter home. Reading MdarntP cukes care of ter bouseplam wm of gram interest In 1993, Mra. cork wuote <mitel5oldej Mkhigaa mothers who participamd ia foe "Salute to Mkhigaa Maters" aad wm twin sum Robert D Cote in 1960 aad Rlrtmt E. Cote ia 1991 and Dot J. Cbteia 19*7; aa* tree roe-in-law, Rotan E Biatap. Mra. Cote b sarvived by three 1m«ltirri'. Chariooe B (Maurice D. "Sods") Suaney of, Sctaokraft. Dorothy M. (C. Jama) Frey teA Marilyn D. (Ruben G.) Nkhdaoa bo* at Battle Creek; 17 granddtifrea; 37 grea grate? children; aad two great-great graodcMdraftl^ w--- . u------- *----- V i unem ktykc* were ncra mwy( ter 14, 1997 a foe Koopt Funeral Chapel * Lcle Odessa. Burial tote place a LakcxidB, Cemetery, Lake Odessa Memorial cortributiom may be made to ff charily of oae'a choice. . __________ -------------------------------------------------- J PLAINWELL-Muiae V. Bergnoa, ape 69, of Plainwell and formerly of Dehoa ata Lake Odessa, pasaed away on Monday. November 17, 1997 a Pennock Hopiul Mrs Bergeon wu born on April 24.192* ia Fennville, tte daughter of Clifford ata Ruby (Whitmyer) Dailey. She wu railed in the Kala­ mazoo axa and attended schools there. She wts married to William Bergeoo oo September 24,1957. They lived in foe Delton area fa many years, ia Plainwell, Kalamazoo and Lake Odessa before returning to tte Plain­ well area 15 months ago. Mn. Bergeon wu employed in commercial priming mom of ter waking life. She wu preceded in death by ter htuten*< William in 1970; ter parents ata a abar. Marian Taber. She is survived by a son. Jim (Penny) Bergeon of Otsego; a daughter, Nina Steed of Lake Odessa and six grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2:00-5.00 p.m.t at Thursday. November 20, 1997 a tte wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Respecting her wishes, there win be ta' services. Memorial contributions may be made to tte charity of one's choice. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 20, 1997 < < me h llliilk < I il... Michigan versus Ohio State means much more in ‘97 Big Game Saturday hits center stage this week and titles will be on lhe line. In the high school ranks. Maple Valley (11-0) will pul its perfect record up against Montrose (9-2). The goal: To go lo the 'Dome and play for a Class CC State championship. One would have to favor Coach Guenther Miltclstacdt's Lions. Marshall (11-0) is another area school with Pontiac on its mind. The Redskins who won last year's BB crown would like to like to defend their Stale title and Allen Park (9-2) wants a payback. The 'Skins get our edge, thanks in part lo senior quarter Ryan VanDyke and Coach Rich Hulkow. • And if that was not enough, the Michigan Wolverines (10-0, 6-0) have some things at stake on Saturday as well. Michigan. No. 1 in college football, puts their national championship and out-right Big 10 quests up against a very good at No. 4 Ohio State Buckeye (9-1, 5-1) squad. Like Michigan/Ohio State isn't enough. Buckeye receiver David Boston says this of Saturday's contest in Ann Arbor: "We're going to go up there and upset them. 1 think we're belter than Michigan.** This is not lhe first time that pre-game predictions have been made by those associated with O.S.U. or lhe Maize and Blue. Of course, coaches would rather they not. My man. Jimmy Harbaugh did it 11 years ago and lhe Wolverines pulled out a lough 26-24 triumph in Columbus. Still, it’s better not to add fuel to the fire and Boston words — make no bones about it — will be. plastered all over Michigan's Big House this week. Who knows what might happen. Harbaugh might show up and knock out Boston for his kicks. Former U of M general Bo Schcmbechler says that quotes like Boston's don't mean much because most football players don't read newspapers anyways. Bo knows football, but I also believe that football players do pick up a newspaper from time to time lo see their names in print. Come on Bo. you should know that it's the television stations that are lo blame, especially anchors like Tom VanHowe. Many players on this year's Michigan squad come from Ohio, including Heisman Trophy candidate Charles Woodson and Marcus Ray. Both play in the Wolverines' secondary which should be buzzing come Saturday... no matter which quarterback the Buckeyes plan to Pennock Mountain Bikers win title It’s a Ihrcc-pcat for Pennock Hospital's mountain bike team. The local squad successfully defended its title for a third lime in the health care division at lhe Nov. I Iceman Cometh Mountain Bike Challenge held in Kalkaska. Pennock won the event displaying great determination in their attempt. Michigan has dominated the series in recent years and some at O.S.U. blame Coach John Cooper for their woeful mark. In Cooper's nine games at the Buckeye helm, the Scarlet and Gray have gone 1-7-1. To many fans of either school, a win in this game means a successful season or one of tragedy. This is not the first time that a No. I has shown up to play in the The Rivalry. O.S.U., under legendary coach Woody Hayes, were top-ranked in 1969. but Barry Pierson guided Bo's boys to an upset in a 24-12 contest. Could this be Members of the Pennock's mountain bike team are Jon Anderson, Jack Wiswefl Harry Doele, Lynette Doele, Steve Wildem and Paul Standler. (Photo provided) lhe year that O.S.U. gains some revenge? Remember who was undefeated last season before the Wolverines knocked Mud and loose sand covered the course as a constant rain provided the participants with an additional challenge. Harry Doele, a Pennock team member, reaffirmed that training for the race is done throughout the summer with team them off off their high perch. 1 look to the stars for a prediction, but all 1 sec is Charles Woodson doing a super impersonation of Desmond members working as two-somes and threc-somcs. Many riders on lhe local Howard's Heisman Dance. Woodson should see the end zone on Saturday, whether il be on offense... on defense... team work out al the Pennock Health and Wellness Center on a regular basis, so they can be in lop shape for such a or both. J-Ad*s pick (which is based mostly on Dan Buerge's persuasion): Michigan 24, Ohio Stale 17. • Lake O’s Record Year: There have been 16 teams in Michigan High School Football, that have been unscored upon and one is from Lake Odessa. In 1919, Lake O went 8-0, blanking its opponents and scoring 380 points for a 47.5 norm. The coach of that team was Ervin Howard. This information comes courtesy of sports historian Dick Lynette Doele was the winner of the Iceman Slush Cup 45 and older division. (Photo provided) grueling test. Besides Doele. other Pennock team members include Paul Standler, Jon Anderson. Steve Wildcrn. M.D.. Jack Wiswcli and Lynette Doele. Darnell's first year al Western Michigan University produced great football results. The Broncos went 8-3 and many expected the program lo finish last in lhe M.A.C. Darnell did this with contributions from freshmen and sophomores. When picking the Division 1 coach who accomplished the most in 1997, Darnell is our selection. • Ford Motor City Bowl: The Ford Motor City Bowl will be played oa Dec. 26 at the Pontiac Silverdome. The Mid-Amcrican Conference champ will face a Top 20 ranked team in this gridiron contest. Cost of tickets are S27 and $22. The Michigan High School Football Coaches Association has a commitment with the bowl for the sale of tickets. If interested, send a check out Executive Director Donald G. I essner, M.H.S.F.C.A., 2903 Riverside. Trenton. MI. 48183. Talk to you soon. Barry County gridders chosen as All-MIAA .squad Named to the All-MIAA second team was defensive lineman Brent Stine and linebacker Adam Paarlbcrg. Stine, who played his prep ball at Maple Valley High School, is a senior standout from Albion College. Paarlbcrg. a graduate from Caledonia High School, was a defensive standout for The Iceman Cometh Mountain Bike event is a 28-milc off road race that started in Kalkaska and finished in Traverse City. The "gnarly" course takes the mountain bikers through woods, hills and down narrow trails. A field of 2,000 partcipatcd in the '97 race. Kishpaugh. Delton Coach Gary Harrington sends out instructions to his Panther basketball players during his last game on the points, which was second best on the members showed improvement from their showings a year ago. The Pennock Mountain Bike team now looks ahead lo making more improvement in 1998. • Broncos* Darnell Gets Vole: Not that anybody asked, but Gary stan. Travis Williams has been named to the All-MIAA first team in football. Williams, of Hastings, was selected as a first-team placekicker for his efforts during the recently completed season with Hope College. The senior scored 42 Anderson placed eighth in the expert class on Nov. I, while Lynette Doele was first in the women's 45 and older Iceman Cometh Slush Cup race. The limes recorded by the Pennock Hope. Brandon Graham, a runningback for Hope, was named lhe MlAA's Most Valuable Offensive Player, while Olivet College's Landon Casey earned the Most Valuable Defensive Player reward. The AII-M!AA team lakes on a new look in 1997 as 20 of lhe 25 first-team honorees arc being recognized for lhe first time. Graham (Hudsonville) is lhe only offensive repeater and made the all-conference squad for three seasons. Neil Johnson (Rochester Adams), a linebacker from Albion College, also earned All-MIAA accolades for a third time. sidelines Tuesday at the Allegan High School district. Area hoop teams move on in districts District basketball play opened Monday with local teams playing al tournaments in Allegan. Lakewood and Maple Valley high schools. Three area teams — Hastings, Lakewood and Maple Valley — all scored big wins on lhe opening night, while Delton dropped out of the post-season gala with a lough loss to Wayland Tuesday. Here is a look at the early district action and what games arc still ahead: HASTINGS The Saxons coasted to a 62-31 triumph over lhe host team Monday at the Class B Allegan district. Hastings (11-10) led 11-3 after one quarter, 33- II at half and 50-21 after three quarters. "Overall, it was a great team effort by all," Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said. Rachel Young led all scorers with 17 points. Young also grabbed 4 rebounds, dished out 5 assists and made 5 steals. Amy Songer came off the Saxon bench to score 10 points. Virginia Jennings tallied 8 points lo go along with 5 assists and 4 steals. Trisha McKcough pulled down 3 boards, dished out 3 assists and scored 7 points. And Beth Owen led the Saxon team in rebounds with 7 caroms. Stine Signs with G.V.S.U. Maple Valley High School senior basketball standout Dawn Stine, in middle, recently signed a national letter of intent to play tor the Grand Valley State University program next season. Stine, a captain on the Lions' team, is one of the top scorers and rebounders in Barry County and has earned All-County accolades as being one of the best forwards in the area. (Photo by Perry Hardin) See HOOP Continued on page 11 Kim Cole (42) leaps between two Wildcats lor a layup attempt in Tuesday's hoop action at Allegan. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 20.1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time Armistice Day and beyond... ,. By Joyce F. Weinbrecht . The cannons ceased their roar and the , machine guns became silent. The scream of the flying shells and the whistle of the bullet was no more. The curtain was drawn on this chapter in the history of the world. World War I. Vem and Glenn Yarger. with the 32nd Red Arrow Division. 126th Regiment, were billeted near Breheville that night. ' Vem writes in his diary: ' "We stayed all night that night in our billets ' with Sergeant McWilliams and I was on detail ‘ that morning. Nov. 12. to help clean up the church which had been hit by a shell, and then they held mass. ’ "General Haan was there in the afternoon to speak to us. We got mail from home. On the morning of Nov. 13 we rolled packs and started our hike for the Rhine. Hiked about 10 kilos and pitched tents in a small open field near a woods, we relieved 5 Division. ■ "On the morning of Nov. 14. we got up at 4:30 and moved about I 1/2 kilos into billets. We had a fine place. We left Cromioville on the JMiming of November 17 on the march to the hine. We hiked about IS kilos and stayed all ight in some billets and had electric lights. "Left this town the morning of November 18 "ind hiked about 20 kilos. Guy Worrens and I 'were sent up to guard some German airplanes. I took one German officer and three corporals and we went down to division headquarters, and then took them back. Baxter came up and we had io report to our company that night in },|Longwy. Got there about 9:30 p.m. r,‘ "We left Longwy on the morning of lhe 19th * ind hiked up the hill about 9:30 p.m. We left ' Longwy on the morning of the 19th and then ' hiked up the hill through an old fort. The date ’ tin it was 1683. ’,;i |This fort was called lhe “CtadeT and had in nearly every war mentioned in lhe of France. It had fallen after a heroic but brief defense, in an onslaught in I9I4 by lhe Huns. Here the men sampled a favorite bever­ age of the area called "Schnapps” which the Americans renamed it “turpentine” or 'Tough 'on rats.“| "Wc came to a small town in about 5 kilos. Where a rich old Frenchman lived who was a toeel king. He could speak English. We stayed ‘ all night in a school house. We got up the next morning at 4:30 and rolled packs and started at 6:30 a.m. We crossed the Belgian line that morning and went into a Belgian town, all dee­ med up and a civilian band was there. Hiked tbout IO kilos that day and stayed all night in a wn and had lo^s of straw to sleep on. “Got up on the morning of tire 21 st and hiked Kross the line to Luxemburg. We hiked about 12 kilos and stayed all night in an old house, in the attic. Got up at 5:30 and had breakfast We tolled pecks and hiked about 16 kilos and 'stayed all night on Nov. 22 in a bam and slept wn the hay. We bought some milk. Got up on the morning of the 23rd and hiked about 20 kilos to a town on the Luxemburg and German border, a ‘■V town. We were billeted in an old gymnasi­ um near a school house. The name of the town in which we stayed is Echtemach. I was on :guard the night of Nov. 23. “On lhe 25th of November. I was oo guard again. I got new pants and shirt. Nov. 26. 1918. 4 was again on guard. The company got paid off. >1 got mine the next morning on Nov. 27. We drilled in the forenoon and I got paid, drew 401 francs. 1 did not get any rations |the rations which were delivered to some of the men consisied of German rations, which included canned horse meat and cabbage.] and we did not get machines. 1 wrote a letter home.Nov. 28 there was no reveille. (Thanksgiving Day]. “There was speaking at lhe square in Echtemach. and all had to go back. |The com­ mander in chief took lhe opportunity from the spirit of the day. to acquaint both officers and men of the expectations entertained as to their conduct upon entering German territory.] Slum for dinner. Went to town and bought a supper. I got steak, potatoes, coffee, baked beans and jam for four marks. “On Nov. 29 we rolled pocks in the morning and drilled until 10 o'clock. We came in and cleaned up our equipment and shaved. We had inspection in the the field by Division inspector. We got through at 2:30. On Nov. 30 we got up at reveille. We had a company inspection. We did not do anything the rest of the day. Went to town with Ben and had supper. “On Dec. I. we got up at 5 o'clock and rolled packs and got ready to move. We left the town at 7:20 a.m. and crossed the River Sauer into Germany. We stayed all night in the town of /j. A "Cootie" dean up unit at work. Meckel. The morning of Dec. 2. wc got up at 5 o'clock, had breakfast and left at 7 o'clock. We hiked about 20 kilos and stayed in the town of Duseldorf. “On Dec. 3. we got up at 5 o'clock and had breakfast and it rained some. Started on a hike at 8 o'ekek and hiked 20 kilos to the town of Grosslittgen. Stayed all day in Grovdittcgen on Dec. 4. We rested and cleaned up. We stayed in a bam and slept on the hay. We had electric lights in the bam. We played poker. “On the morning of Dec. 5. we got up at 5 a.m. and rolled packs. We started on the hike at 6:30 and had lots of hills to climb. We hiked 30 kilos. Hardest hike we have had yet. Stayed in lhe town of Daun “ The regiment found Daun already filled up with Division and Brigade Headquarters and Rear Echelon troops. Great difficulty was had in obtaining quarters for the infantry, but by dark all were set for the night. “We got up at 5 in the morning of Dec. 6 and .left at 7:30 and hiked just 20 kilos. Came through the towns of Rengen. Neichen. Boxbery. Kelberg and Hunerbach. We were put in a straw bam to sleep. It was hard hiking. On the morning of Dec. 7 we were up at 4 and ate and then started on the hike. We hiked out to the main road. |This marvn was easier as much of it was down hill and the road ran over more level country with the last five miles into Mayen all down hill. The trixips passed through Mayen to Allenz.] “Stayed in the town nf Allenz. We went through the town of Lind and came through the large town of Mayen and about four kilos far­ ther to lhe billets. The town was Allenz. We hiked 30 kilos, the longest hike. We got up on the morning of Dec. 8 at 5 o'clock and rolled packs and had breakfast and came back to the town of Mayen and were billeted in an old dance hall. We had a privy and a stage in it. and had a fine lime. Played poker all day. On Dec. 9 al 5 a.m.. we were up and ate breakfast and left at 7 a.m. We hiked about 10 kilos to lhe town of Ober-Mendig and were billeted in a bam. We got up al 4:30 on the morning of Dec. 10. Had supper and beer that night, ate and left al 7 p.m. on Dec. II. hiked about 15 kilos to the town of Miessenheim and were billeted in a dance hall. The beer parlor was right below our billet. This was about five kilos from lhe Rhine River. “Got up on the morning of the I Ith al 5 a.m. and had breakfast and hiked about four kilos to the town of Kettig which is about one kilo from the Rhine and were put in an old dance hall for a billet. Norman Judd. Keen and I had supper that night. Stayed all day on Dec. 12 in the (own of Kettig. We had a little drill. I got a letter from mother. We had dinner al a house. At this point the River Rhine ran through a wide valley, filled with little industrial centers. The troops had their first opportunity to see some of the German industry. “On Dec. 13. the division awoke to a cold gray day with a drizzling rain as they made their way toward the town Urmitz and the Rhein Brucke (Rhine Bridge). The three American divisions designated to occupy the right bank of lhe Rhine River crossed simultaneously and at different points. The 125th regiment lead the brigade across the historic stream and 126th fol­ lowed. The column arrived at the bridge and proceeded across without changing the steady marching cadence and without any fanfare of trumpets or show of ceremony, though it was a big moment in our lives. (From left) Corporal Glenn L. Yarger. Corporal Vem Yarger. 32nd Division. 126th Regiment. Company K. A visit to the countryside. “After all that we had heard of this famous river, it appeared no different than other rivers and was but plain water rushing on its way to join lhe sea. But new history was mad*. that day. for this was the first time that American soldiers had ever crossed this barrier lo central Germany." Vem Yarger's version was quite simple: “Got up at 5 a.m. Dec. 13 and left the town at 7 o'clock. We crossed the River Rhine about 10:30 am.” What Vem didn't write in lhe diary, but told about later, was the fact that as the men crossed the River Rhine, many urinated in the river in an informal right of passage. Many years later Glenn's son followed the family tradition when he crossed the River Rhine during World War II and also urinated in the River Rhine. “We hiked ten kilos lo lhe town of Gladbach. Il rained all day. Il was bad hiking We got some mail. Wc were billeted in an old bam. We stayed all day in the town of Gladbach. I got some new socks. On Dec. 15 we got up at 5 a.m. and rolled packs. We hiked about 10 kilos to the town of Rensendorf and were billeted in an old dance hall. I had a bed to sleep in. I wrote some letters home. I was rear guard of the Company, picking up stragglers. Stayed all day in Rensengdorf on Dec. 16. Cleaned rifles in the forenoon and had gas mask drill in the afternoon. "On Dec. 17 we had three hours of drill in the forenoon and two in the afternoon. I was uptown, and had a few beers. I was on kitchen guard. “On Dec. 18. we did not drill. I was on guard on the night before. It rained nearly all day. We drilled two hours in the forenoon and had one hour of school. Had one hour of drill and one hour of school in the afternoon. "On the 19th of December, we dolled some and were back to schtxil. On Dec. 20. we went out to where we were to lake up our positions if we had to drill in the afternoon. Wc had NCO school at night. We had inspection of rifles in lhe forenoon on Dec. 21 in the forcmxm and did not drill at all. Il snowed Mime. On Dec. 22 we had an inspection or review by General Pershing on the road. We got Mime mail and it snowed at night enough to cover the ground. Drilled M»me in the forenoon. 1 was in charge of lhe plahxin on Dec. 24. No drill in aflemtxm. I On Dec. 24 the Division commander decorated members of the regiment with lhe "Distinguished Service Cross” for gallantry in action.) Sergeant Solick got the DSC. “I went to a show al the Hole! Kaiserhoff. It was very good. On Dec. 25. Christmas 1918. it snowed in the night. |The troops attended church conducted by the chaplains in the com­ munity churches. | We had roast pork. pie. candy and the YMCA gave us three boxes of candy and a can of tobacco and one pack of cigarettes and got an issue of tobacco. I wrote some let­ ters. On Dec. 26. we drilled in the forenoon and laid around in the afternoon. I got some mail. We were up at 5 a.m. Dec. 27 and rolled packs. We left the town of Rengesdorf at 7:30 a.m It was very hard hiking. We went to lhe town of Weis. We hiked 10 kilos. On Dec. 28 we had inspection and school in the forenoon. I had a bath and signed the payroll. We went lo a show at night. On Dec. 29. we sal around all day. It was Sunday. We had our picture taken. On Dec. 301 answered sick call. I had a sore wisdom tooth. They lanced it and I did not drill. I got a couple of letters. Lieutenant Marsh was transferred from our Company platoon lo 107 supply train. On Dec. 31. I answered sick call. I did not drill at all. I washed my clothes. A new year finds the Yarger brothers still in lhe occupation forces waiting for the orders io go home. (To hr coniim*d) NEWS, NEWS cm tae rtMl every weefe ia the 9 p.m. to 1 aua. Saturday. Nov. 22nd HASTINGS BANNU MENOUFE TSOW Call M4-MSI MC’d by Sound Express A0 INTERIM VILLAGE JjCQJb-p clerk wanted * VILLAGE OF " * MIDDLEVILLE The Village of Middleville seeks letters of interest from, registered voters of the Village of Middleville to fill a vacancy in the position of Village Clerk. In accordance with section 62.13 of the General Law Village Charter (P.A. 3 of 1895, as amended) the Village Council may appoint a Village Clerk to fill a vacancy in that other­ wise elected office until the next general village election, which will be held on March 9, 1998. Major duties include recording and tran­ scribing minutes of Village Council meetings, certifying and main­ taining various official documents, managing voter registration, and implementing the 1998 election process. A more detailed descrip­ tion of duties is available on request. The village will utilize available training resources for its next Clerk as needed. The position pays a small $2,000 annual salary. However, its main reward is found in the excellent opportunity it offers for a bright, self-starting Middleville registered voter to satisfy a keen desire for serving the public. Successful experience as a Clerk or Administrative Secretary, and/or high enthusiasm for public service are great assets to bring into this position. Letters of interest must be received in the village office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24. 1997. Letters must include your original signature and your legibly printed name, home address and phone number. All letters received in good order will be considered by the Village Council during its regular public meetings beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. November 25. 1997. Could this be the chance to “get involved" you've been looking for? Please direct inquiries and let­ ters to: David Arking. Village Manger, Village of Middleville. 100 E. Main St., Middleville. MI 49333, Ph. 616-795-3385. 312 32nd Division troops at rest. Vein Yarger in uniform. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 20. 1997 LEGAL NOTICES: MOHTBMK bail! MRTUM RNKCLOMM SALI THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A D€8T ALL INFOBMATION WILL M USED FOB THIS PURPOSE Default having bxxn mode for more than thirty (30) doyi in the condition* of a certain Mortgage mode far Jeffrey *. tower and Elizabeth A lower huibond and wife to Old Kent Bonk 111 Lyon Street. Grand Rapid* Michigan 49503 ( Mor­ tgagee’*). dated the 19th day of September 1996 and recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of lorry and State of Mkhigon on the 23rd day of September 1996, in liber 673 on Page 199. Barry County Record* on which Mor­ tgage there i» claimed to be due a* of the dote of thi* notice, for principal and interest the sum of 186.734.40. the sum ol which continues to accrue interest at the rote of 10-5 percent, and an at tomeys fee os provided for in soid Mortgage and no suit or proceedings ot low or in equity have bion instituted to recover the money os secured by •aid Mortgage. or any port thereof, and that the sum Bought is fully due and payable. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of Mie contained in said Mortgage, and the statute in such caso made and provided, on Thurs­ day. the 4th of December, 1997, at 100 p.m. local time, the undorsignod will, on the front stops (or immediately inside the ground floor lobby en­ trance) of City Holl in the City of Hostings. Michigan, that being the place for the Circuit Court far the County of Barry, sell ot public auction to the highest bidder the promises described in said Mortgage or so much thereof which may bo necessary to pay rhe omount due on *oid Mor tgoge. with 10.S percent interest and oil logoi costs. charges, and expenses together with said afternoys foe. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid and ore by Mortgages necessary to protect it* interest in the promises, which premisos ore described as following to-wit Township of Irving. County of lorry. State of Michigan, described os follows A parcel of land in the West 1 2 of the Southwest IZ4 of Section 28 Town 4 North. Range 9 West, described as com­ mencing at the Southwest corner of the West I 2 of the Southwest I '4. Section 28 thence North on the West Section Lino 290 foot, thence Easterly at right angles to section lino 530 feet, thence Southerly parallel to first mentioned course 250 fee* to South Section Line, thence Westerly along sold section lino 530 foot to Place of Beginning, commonly known os: 4920 Grange Rood P.P 408-08 28-005 00 During the six (6) months immediately following the tale, the property may be redeemed except in the event the property is determined to be aban­ doned pursuant to MCLA §600 3241(a). in which com the propi rty may bo redeemed during the thirty (30) days immediately following the sole. Date. 10/9/97 OLD KENT BANK MORTGAGEE 8Y RHOADES LAW OFFICE Peter 0. Rhoades (P49515) Attorney for Old Kent Bank P.O. Bos 2271 HoMond. Ml 49422 616-772-4625 (11-20) THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* been mode in the conditions of o mortgage mode by WESLEY E PION LORINDA J PION husband and wife. SEAN W. PION, a single mon and SHELLEY A FISK, a smgiewomon to SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE SER VICES CORPORATION Morigogee doled February 8. 1995 and recorded on February 10. 1995 in liber 624. on Pogo 729. lorry County Records. Mkhtgon. and was assigned by said mortgagee to the CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY, on Ohio Cor poration os assignee by on assignment dated February 8. 1995 which was recorded on September 29. 1997. in docket 1002138. lorry County Records, on whkh mortgage there is claim ed to bo due at the date hereof the sum of SixtyOne Thousand Six Hundred Twelve ond II 100 dollars (B61.6I2.I1). including interest at 8.25*. per annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that soid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ol the mortgaged promises, or some pari of them, at public venue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting* Ml at 1:00 o'clock P.M.. on December 4. 1997. Said premises are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Mkhigon. and oro described as: lot 1299 and the South 6 Rods of Lo' 1300 of the City. Formerly Village of Hashngs. according to the recorded plot thereof. The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the date of such sole, unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which com the redemption period shall bo X days from the dote of such sole Dated October 23.1997 CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (24B) 642-4202 Trott and Trott. P.C. Attorneys lor CHEMICAL MORTGAGE COMPANY. 30150 Telegraph Suita 100 Bingham Forms. Mkhigon 48025 Filo 497097750 (11/20) INDUSTRY MORTGAGE COMPANY, L P ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE Suite 215-21415 Cmc Center Dr Southfield. Ml 48076-3953 (248)352-7020 (12/11) Find Relief Clarksville Kenneth Henhberget. DO Wayland Donald Gngench. DO. 693-2350 Family Medicine Douglas I. Botev. M O. Nashville Family Medicine Deborah A. Joseph, 0.0. 152-2133 Family Medicine taltoek. MO. 472-9M* I can't tell you how often I have gotten nasty looks and mean comments from people who Pre-wMh check ance. credit cards, entertainment and on and on. Most working women cannot possibly make enough lo pay for all these things. Working assume I am abusing the system or taking a much-needed parking space from someone who "really needs it." Well, I really need it. loo. Please remind your readers that just because a person looks fine doesn't mean he o» she is. Dear Aaa Leaders: Roth my significant other and I have been previously married. We enjoy each other tremendously aad agree that being a middle-aged couple in love is an incomparable joy. We share housekeeping, which is no prob­ lem. Our dilemma is the laundry. She does not empty her pockets. Consequently. I have washed several peas, lighters, receipts aad $5. S10 and $20 bills, which is a real nuisance. My wife insists that il is the responsibility of the washer to check all pockets. I was raised lo empty my pockets before putting anything in the hamper. . Since we try not to sweat the small stuff, we have agreed io abide by your decision. Pleaie, Ann. give us a permanent-press soluttoa. We are both tired of arguing about th&. - *I>e Reluctant Artful Dodger in Abbotsford, B.C. Dear B.C.: Common seme dictates that before a shirt, jeans or anything with pockets is tossed into the clothes hamper, it should k checked for coins, currency, cigarettes, lip­ sticks, keys, glasses, hard candy, chewiag gam. shopping lists aad receipts. 1 I covered this subject back in 1992, apd while most readers agreed with my position, some thought any person who fails io chock pockets before tossing the garment iaja machine is an idiot. One woman said she kjpt whatever she found - including money, bmi- women must deal with outside pressures as well as take care of the duties of a housewife. No piece of cake. I can assure you. I'm sick of listening lo these women com­ plain when they have il mi easy. I have been a house* ife is well as a working mother. What a joy it was to Ma\ home during the first five years of my child's life and not have lo turn her over to some stranger. Staying home was the easiest thing I ever did in my life, and while 11 was at it. I reaped the benefits of my bus-. band's salary It would be nice if every woman had the choice to make, and I respect both sides. But. please, not getting paid? Gel real. - Housewife and Working Secretary in Fresno. Calif. Dear Fresno: Your letter is going to make some women angry, hut you have made several valid points, and I think you for your candor. I should point out that not all women want to stay at home with their young children. Some prefer to hire help to take care of the kids and work al jobs that pay barely enough hi break Female boss Dear Ass Landers: This is about the woman whose husband is being sexually harassed by his lady boss.l think that husband has a terrible ego problem and believes no woman can resist him. He is also a liar. No woman can hold a man's inner thigh unless he allows it - boss or no boss. 1 suspect if he changes jobs, he will tell his wife the same lies about his new female boss. - Elmer in Ehnwood. Neb. Dear Elmer* Thanks for you opinion. Several readers wrote to voice similar views and those who wmte ranged from mildly upset in livid. Some men manage well with a female boss, but many would prefer not to be in that position. Delton Family Medim.- ftmC 8cTK. J>. kl 0 123-5521 take strong medicines that wipe me out both physically and mentally. One day, 1 will proba­ bly need a liver transplant. Not all disabilities can he seen. We are not all blind, have a limb missing or get around in wheelchairs. - Looking Fine But Far From It in N.Y. Dear UxAing: I'm glad you wrote. So are hundreds of others who voiced the same feel­ ings of unjuM persecution. P.S. Readers with heart ailments complained the loudest. Tell about HPV? Dear Aaa I naders: Our daughter "Janette,*' is planning lo marry a super guy this fall. He is a parent's dream come true, and we are thrilled about it. Here is the problem. Janette had what could be described as a promiscuous sexual adoles­ cence and a reckless young adulthood. She was out of control early and would not listen lo advice. No punishment seemed lo deter her. The girl was strong-willed and a full participant in the loose sexual culture around her. The result was that she picked up genital warts. This is a highly contagious condition, and she has been battling for years to keep it in check. Unfortunately, there is no cure. ' Janette has not told her fiance that she has this problem. She is afraid of losing the one decent guy she's ever been involved with. I believe it is ethically wrong for him not to know. I am sure they have had sex or soon will do so. If she won’t tell him. should I? - West Chester, Pa. Dear West Chester: You do not belong in this picture. It is up lo your daughter to tell her fiance about this problem, and the sooner the better. To do otherwise would surely plant the seeds of destruction in the marriage. Genital human papillonmavirus (HPV) is ball cards and a gold bracelet. The most astute rommrat came from a wife who said. “If dof's lhe wont thing he ever doe*, I will be grateful." Amen. j ---------- I Ffaamag a wMng? Whtu's right? R*nrk •vrong? “The Amt tnndrrx Gsridr for Bride?" will relieve war muart> Sertde self-oddrengd loog, btoutm-sue envelope end a check ar money order for 13.73 (Bru inclndes postage and handUng) to: Brides, do Ami tamfcn. P.O. Ba* 11562, Chicago. IU. 60611-0562. Qn Canada, send $4.55f Cupyr1^tlW7CrMlonSyiMkaiB,lM. , Also. a lot of wives would be more comfortable if their husband's boss was male. Unseen handicap Dear Ann lenders: l*m writing about dis­ crimination against people who have disabili­ ties that are not visible. I am a 36- year -old woman with an autoimmune liver disease. If nonce to n« mmm or bmxt coumr: Notice it Iwreby grmn ihol te. Borrv County Zoning Booed of Appeols wM conduct o puofic Iworing lor die Wloning TABLED CASE NO V-34-07 - lorry J Snnly. lopplicont) LOCATION A> 522 Eogle Poinl Drw oH ol Woodfond Rood in Section 4, Woodbnd Inn PURPOSE: Requesting o uorionce to build wiibin 7 feet ol o tide lot fine in the RL-2 zone CASE NO V 43-97: Poul E Rose, (applicant) LOCATION At 4411 Ptcherel Care on lhe VAu side olSec 6. Orongrnle hep. PURPOSE Requesting far o variance to erect an addition to an existing dstoched garage (Aar wil be attached to lhe house) thee is soo close to bo road ond side yard than olfawed in Rl-1 zone Family Medicine kmes 8 Spradta. M.D. days. I cannot get out of bed. and most days. I have to go hack to sleep until noon lo have enough energy to get through the aftemnon. I CASE NO. V-42-97 ■ louro Witaim, lopplicont) IOCATION: At II221 Eosl Shore Onw. NodheoU comer in Sec. 7. Berry Kup. PURPOSE: Requeuing lor o vorionce lo erect on addition to on exiting house that is too dose to the side ond rear yards than aloned in an Rl-2 zone You Hurt. you were to kxik al me. I would appear to he perfectly healthy My disease causes extreme fatigue. Some Dear Ann lutnder*: I must respond to **€'.!.. in Utah" and all other housewives who com­ plain that thes don't get paid for all lhe jobs thes do These women hast lhe pleasure ot Maying home with their children, and you say they don't gel paid ’ These women gel lheir mortgages paid, utilities, phone. auto and aulo insurance, food, clothing, life and health insur­ LEGAL NOTICE: Dated F wwnber 13. 1997 JACK F GARDNER Vnnock I ;unil\ Medicine Gun Lake Working mom even. To each his own. FORCCLOSURt NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* been made in the conditions of o mortgage mode by CHERYL LYNN ELLIOTT, a married woman, to Mortgage Corporation of America, a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee, dated July 27, 1995. and recorded on August 3, 1995. in Liber 636. on page 703. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Industry Mortgage Company, L P. a Delaware limited Partnership, by on assignment doted August 16. 1995, ond recorded on May 28. 1996, in Uber 661. on page 665. Barry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the date hereof lhe sum of Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Fifty ond 17/100 Dollars ($17,450 17), indudmg interest at I 3 99% per annum Under lhe power of sole contained in said mort­ gage and the statute m such case mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in the city of Hashng*. Bo-ry County. Michigan, ot 1 00 o'clock pm on January 8, 1998 Said premises ore situated in the township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, and ore described as: That port of the Northwest I /4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town I North, Range 8 West described as the East 12 rods of the Northwest I /4 of •he Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, iJorxta 8 West Tax Item No 08 09 021-010-10 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of *uch sale, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948CI 600 3241a, in which cose lhe redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sale Filo No. 97-22144-IE Estate of ROBERTA G. KITZMILLER. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest In the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by the lolkneiag: The decedent. whose last known address was B3 Woodtrail. Dolton. Ml 49046 died 6-27-97. An in­ strument dated 10 03 85 has boon admitted os the will of the deceased. Creditors of the deceased ere notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative, t'amda 5. Fry. 547 Pingree. Kaiamoroo Ml 49001. or to both the independent personal representative and the lorry County Pro­ bate Court. Hastings. Mkhigon 49051. within 4 months of the date of publications of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Davtd E. Bucklin (P23549) 2740 5. 9th Street Kafemano. Ml 49009 (616)372-0166 (11/20) 792 3475 Ann landers one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Depending on the size and location of the warts, il may he possible to remove them. There arc several methods available, and your daughter 's gynecologist can advise her. While removing the warts will reduce the chances of transmitting the disease to her fiance, il docs not eliminate the risk nor docs it prevent the warts from coming back. Also, Janette should be aware that some types of gen­ ital HPV are closely linked with cervical can­ cer. The more your daughter knows about this condition, the better she will be equipped to deal with it I urge her to write al once io: HPV Support Program. Dept PR9S, P.O. Box 15827. Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709. (Please enclose $1 for postage and handling. Internet httpZ/sunsite.unc.edu/ASHA). CASE NO V-44 97 - Rabers 4 loonord. (oppfa cant) LOCATION At 8892 Bedford Rd on the Wnt wfe in Sec 28 Ba^। more Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect on addi­ tion to on existing house (hat is too dose to the road than allowed ir. a C-1 zone CASE NO v 45 97 - Brenda P LOCATION At 6608 Lakewood PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory budding doser to lhe sideyord and rear yard in the RL-2 zone MEETING DATE December 9, 1997 TIME 7 30 p.m. PLACE Community Room in lhe Courts ond Low Building at 220 West Court Street, Hastings, Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned tune ond place Site inspections <d the above deserted GIKL, Shewn end Atehony CoUim ere h^py to aaaouKe the arrival at their iiater Aaaa Marie CoUim Born Oct. 21 ■ 4:4* p.m.. 7 Um 2 on . I9M inches Jong. Proud parents are Patrick and Shdia Cdlim MiddfeviBe. Grandparrihs are Harold and Nancy Froal at Indiana, Bob and JoAane Selby of Dorr. Slnron CoUim of MiddteviUe and the tale Don CoUim GUL, Sr-amta Nictate, taro aa Rimi* Hoaptai on Nov. 4.1997 al «O3 p.m. tolata A. Manchter of CtaaksviKe Md Toro Hamm from MatarviKi. We<ta^ 7 oo. aad 1955 iactaa ta«. GIKL. Vanessa Am. horn X tamock Hoeptul on Nov. 4. 1997 al 1:40 a m. to Crystal and Bril Cappoa Jr. of Waytaud. Weiphiaf 7 (be. 6 ora. aad 2055 inches tong. was the night before Christmas and ad through the house (\[pt a creature was stirring not even a mouse fhe stockings were hung by the chimney with care And there were ad kinds of presents under the tree .|q because 9dom and (Dad had^^^K members w State St . Hasting* Michigan, during »he houn td joined the Christmas Cbub at Uhrn wu ixti! !<• mt j di**!<*. Ao 1 wait 4830 for A ith fn» jrva location* lYnnti'k * tanuH |tln«Ki4ii*4rriu*t a[*h«nrcall awav xcqRmg ntu patent*. ««r Acl<»r» are available In appointment and manv "tier mmiiiK-ntualk in hour* fall Ttxth Relief b close lo vuur honk ities at lhe meeting/heonng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following Mchoel Brown, County Administrator, 220 W State Street. Hostings. Ml 49058. (616) 948 4891 Nancy L Boersma Barry County Clerk (11 /20) Jan our 1990 Christmas Club. Your small zroaUy dspoeits wil add up lo a bunds of money lor your holiday shopping. Deposits of any amount can ba made Mo your dub account and we will send a check (or lhe lull amount In your dub by Noyember 1. Hood more details? Call or slop by any office today. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 20. 1997 — Page 7 Woodland N€WS Social News Weber-Lake exchange vows Lakes to celebrate 50th anniversary Lancia An Weber aad Meted Alan Late exchanged wedding vowi Saturday, Sept 13. IW7. at I p.m. al the Crystal Palace in ■mgor. Michigan Patter Duane Jones perfcrmed lhe doable ring ceremony. Latricin is the dabbler of Charter and Buddy and Bonnie Lake will celebrate (heir 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at lhe Knights of Columbus Hall. 1240 West Stale Road. Hastings. Nov. 29. from I to 6 Patricia Weber of Bangor. Michoel is the ton of WiflMiMd Irene Late of Haautgs. Musk was performed by Mn. Marilyn Storm aad Mn. Liada Sumpfler. couaias of the groom. Deborah Saadi, steer of the bride, served as Mmroa of Hoaor and David Schafer, friead «f dm groom wm best man. Seatiag dm guests were Brad and Jeff Weber, brother. of the bride. ■ Hower girts were Kaylie and Alayna Weber. Rng Bearer wm Jimmy Smith. Tram Bearer was Nicholas Weber. pttBa* of the ai­ sle nmner ww performed by Brandon Weber and Cody Ram. and gift anendanu were Danin and Joey Bumgmdner. all nieces and Oaptews of the bride. Attending dm guest book wm Mn. Karen Richardton, cousin of tte groom. Tte weddbag cate wm served by Mn. Shirley Case and Mn. Jaae Stert. aean of tte groom. Hauer amngemean were made by Aaron Stert, unde of dm groom. Pictures were Item by Ctartes Weber Jr., brother of the Wide and waian Storm, cousin of tte groom Honored guests were grandparents of dm ample. Eerie a*d Mar>lda Overton, TWodore aad Helen Stocchiero aad Mr. OrYtte HaomMMid. p.m. Bud and Bonnie were married Nov. 25. 1947 in Angola. Ind. and have lived most of their lives in Hastings. Bud is retired from Hastings Fiberglass and Bonnie from the Vik­ ing Corp. The event will be hosted by their three children — Julie (David) Smith. Bill (PM) Lake and Diana (Ken) Case and their nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren AU family and friends are welcome. by Catherine Lucas Glcndon Curtis had a heart attack last week and is now in Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was scheduled to have a treatment Monday and is expected to get home in a day or two after that if all goes well. Edna Wise was transferred from Pennock Hospital to Thornapplc Manor late last week. After she was injured, her son. Joe Wise, came from Grande Blanc and her grandson. Douglas Hageman came from Florida, and both spent several days in her house to be near and able lo see that her needs were met. Both now have returned to their homes. Robert and Carolyn Wilkerson flew to Michigan from their home in the California desert to spend some time with her parents. Harold and Nell Stannard. The Wilkersons and the Stannards drove to Cleveland and returned with Carolyn's daughter. Andrea Coates, and her van. Later in the week, the Wilkersons and Andrea started the drive back to California. While they were in Woodland. Bob Wilkerson attended a Lions Club meeting as the guest of Harold Stannard. The Woodland Woman’s Study Club met in the Lions Den Tuesday afternoon. It was decided that the Christmas meeting be changed from I p.m. to noon. It will be a potluck luncheon in the Fireside Room al Zion Lutheran Church. Each member is to bring two dozen cookies for an exchange instead of a gift. The scheduled speaker did not make an appearance; so the members discussed plans for the rest of the year and handled various matters of business before hostesses Betty Hynes and Alice Morrow served cake and coffee or tea. . The Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening, which happened to be Veterans* Day. In keeping with the holiday, Ed Black had been invited to tell about his adventures in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Robert Wilkerson was also a guest, coming with his father-in-law. Harold Stannard. Black flew as gunner and flight engineer in B-24s during the war. He enlisted m the Air Force and was sent to Mississippi for training, then went to Salt Lake City. Wendover. Nev., and Boise. Idaho, before going overseas. He traveled to Kansas to get a plane and then the crew flew to West Palm Beach and on lo Trinidad. From there they flew to Brazil and on to the southern part of the African continent. 3 Storms to observe 45th anniversary John Edward Mays. Hastings and Debn Ann ItaKrummger. Hastings. John Harvey High. Delton and Connie Joe Jedneck. Deh on. Robert Arthur Kenyon Jr . Middleville and Kelly Marie Yams. Middleville Derrick James Carpenter. Middleville and Dera Michelle Bok>. Middleville Brim Lee Cteeaeman. Hastings and Debn Kay Price. Hastings Bill and Betty Storm will celebrate their 45<h wedding anniversary on Nov. 22. The couple reside in Dowling. Bill is retired from Hoffman Bros. Excavating and Betty still works pan time as a registered nunc at Brnunck Hospital. Their children are Bill and Marilyn Storm. Vai and Fred Slaton. Gary and Jennifer Storm. They have eight grandchildren. Josh. Luke. Jessica. Ben. Amy. Jacob. Sarah and David. In honor of the occasion, a family dinner has been planned. L___________ __________ Defendant nanw(>). addmsifes). and tofephono No b) WMon N.C 27986 TO: no Ishphono contact modwr (919) 482-2801 90 Boa 12 Morrykl, N C. 27957 (919)482-2001 THE COURT HNDS Neaofvtion to purchase A t Pumper/Chassis for BPM Piro Dept, adopted Accepting bids lor snowplowing Twp. parting lot by 1040 p.m. 11-2497 Accept November bills totaling 840.264.32. Mooting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. aospoctfuNy submitted Dobra Dowsy-Perry Clerk Richord Bornum. Supervisor (11 20) dafendont Billy *°y Dicsdant s Estate PUe Ito. 97 22083-81 Estate ol Frederick A Purdum. Deceased Social Security No 366 X3720 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in lhe estate may be barred or affect­ (11/27) AN raporto received ond placed on Me. Vouchors approved tor payment. Motion to allow study a* Wator and Wastowotor. Motion not to adopt Ordinance M3. Concurred with Nanning Commission on the Evelyn McWiMiams and Tyler Guernsey property. Nacan ad Ordinonco 456 for the first reeding. Motion to oHow eapenses for lhe 1948 MTA Motion to adopt Nosohiton 456 "Building o Sense of Pfaco." Adjournment at 8 10 p.m. •espectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford Clorfc (11 20) NOTICE A hoormg was held on Moy 28. 1997 ot 900 a m . in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Judge Richard H Shaw on lhe peti­ tion of Doris I. Purdum requesting that Jon Paul Bonodct be appointed personal representative ot FrederdiA Purdum who lived ot 505 Johnson Street. Mddlevile. Michigan ond who d«ed March 2. 1997 Creditors ol the deceased ore notihed that ol downs against the estate **>H be forever boned unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) ol representative within 4 months ot the date of publi cohon ol this notice Notice is further given that lhe estate will then be assigned to entitfed persons OgMOnn^ ol record James M Hofer(P497l9) 3939 Captal Cih Blvd leasing Ml 48906 (517) 323 4770 Dons I Purdum 505 Johnson Street Middfovile Ml 49333 (616) 795 9769 On Thursday al 10 a.m. a swearing-in ceremony was held at the Woodland Post Office for the new postmaster, Judy Bjork. She took her oath from Garaf Chartrand of the Grand Rapids post office and her husband. Ron Bjork, held the Bible. There were around 24 people at the ceremony and they included members of Bjork's personal family, her work family from various post offices and her church family represented by tier pastor. Doug Reichenbach. After the new postmaster was sworn in. she served her guests sandwiches and cake with several choices of beverages. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Thursday evening at the Lake Manor dining room. The society president reported there had been lots of visitors at the depot during the previous month, including the Ionia County "First Families" group and fourth-graders from the elementary schools program. Eight persons from Woodgrove Church recently attended the annual West District Assembly in Muskegon. They included Pastor Ben Herring and Isabcll, Ed and Shirley Dickhoff. Linda Wise, Juanita Allcrding and Max and Grace Coats. F ! LEGAL NOTICE in Lake Odessa. He discussed that the society again will participate in Christmas 'Round The Town and the depot will be open both days. There will be baked goods for sale. Lots of interesting historical items brought by members were displayed on the - tables. OFFICE NURSE Part-tiaee PENNOCK HOSPITAL NASHVILLE FAMILY MEDICINE Switzerland and France. After he had flown on 26 missions .they had trouble and had to fly on into Sweden, where he spent most of the remainder of the war working on restoring planes. He got a liberty ship home from England at the end of the war. and got back to the stales just as the First atomic bomb was dropped on Japan; so he did not have to go Diane Adams. Ionia County Register of Deeds, and Marty Mulder. Ionia County Surveyor, spoke about itic early and current surveys of the county. Rick Albin from Channel X will be al the December meeting to present a Pennock Hospital is seeking a part-time office nurse to work 32 hours per week in our Nashville office. The qualified candidate will be a LPN, Medical Assistant or RN and have at least 1 year of experience in a doctor's office setting. Excellent interpersonal skills are required and flexibility is a must. Please submit application/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948 3112 E.O.E. We Are Now At Our... NEW LOCATION 499 E. Broadway (M-43) Woodland, MI_____ State of MfcMgan Probate Court County of Bany PUBLICATION NOTICE opportunely to be huord FTIS ORDERED good supply and everyone had a great meal. The next Kilpatrick Missionary dinner will be the second Wednesday in December, the ninth, at noon. The public is always welcome at these noon meals on the second Wednesday of each month. A free-will offering is taken Ed said lie l»ad a good pilot and he was in the squadron commanded by Jimmy Stewart. He told about several different air raids over Germany and about one special trip when they had lo gel back by flying over on to the Pacific and lake part in that war. The Lions voted to give a donation to the Lakewood Community Council Christmas basket program and another to the Woodland Veterans Memorial project. Kilpatrick Church Missionary Society held its November missionary dinner Wednesday at noon. There were 16 guests. Hostesses were Novella Whited and Hildrcd Chase and they served Swiss steak. Vegetables, salads and desserts were in ' LEGAL NOTICES: Ddtan Midi 49044 (414) 795-3132 or (414) 795 3632 They went on lo Marikcsh, where he said it was cold at night and they slept in their flight suits io keep warm. They flew around Spain and up to England. New Woodland postmaster Judy Bjork, cuts a cake to serve to her guests at the swearing-in ceremony last week. the Grand Opening of Our New Facility is Saturday, November 29 • 9 am -12 noon • bCar Certrfed • State Certified • Unibody & Frame Straighten-ng IV0CWWD AUTO BODY • 20 Years Experience • Wodsnew Replacement • Complete Collision Repair 158 S. Main Street, Woodland, Michigan Tim S Felicity Laurie, Owners (12 4) 616-367-4642 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. !o 5:30 p.m. VISA �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 20,1987 — Page 11 HOOP, continued from page 10 The win over Allegan put Hastings in a second round game Wednesday against Middleville. The winner of (hat game will play in Friday's championship. The Saxons concluded their regular season with two impressive wins over Northview (66-47) on Nov. 12 and Hudsonville (59-31) on Nov. 14. Virginia Jennings scored 19, Rachel Young 18 and Katie Willison 17 in the win over Northview. Jennings also dished out 7 assists, while Jill Williams ^managed 5 blocks and 7 rebounds. £ "Wc executed everything; it was a nice game to watch," Kowalczyk said. • Katie Ziemba, Northview's lop scorer with an 18-point average, was held to 3 (points." • In the 28-point triumph over Hudsonville, Young tallied 26 points and Willison added 10. Young's night included a 10-of-16 effort from lhe field. Other Saxon statistics included 6 rebounds from Willison, 4 rebounds and 5 steals from Williams and 3 assists frot.i Trisha Me Keough. The two season-ending wins gave Hastings a 10-10 overall record and an 8-6 second place mark in lhe O-K White. "The season has had ils ups and downs, but the end of the season is when it counts," Kowalczyk said. NeSmith and Kim Cole both scored 8 points to lead lire Delton Panthers and Jill Vickery added 6. For the Wildcats. Nikki Merchant tallied 20 points. Jesse Merchant 12, Jennifer Sikkema 10 and Kara Potter had 8 points. The district game not only was the last for five Delton seniors, but it also was the basketball finale for their coach, Gary Harrington. Harrington, who has coached the sport at Delton for 11 years (four as the head varsity coach), will be retiring at the end of lhe school year. "I've planned this for quite awhile," Harrington said. "1 will miss the comradcry with the players and all of the other coaches." During the season, Harrington watched his *97 team improve as the season progressed. "They did improve." Harrington explained, "and we had a very young team." Even with the big victory, Wayland Coach Zack Moushegian was not totally pleased with his squad's execution. "1 was upset that wc weren't executing our offense," Moushegian said. "In the bigges: games (though) wc step up." Wayland will play the winner of Middleville and Hastings in Friday's 17-7, 34-13 at the intermission and 57-24 after three quarters. Tlic game opened with an Elsie 3-pointer and ended with a couple of jumpers from Tracy Thelen. "These games are a lot of fun for the kids; it's fun to play in a district game." Lakewood Coach Mike Macias/, said. "Actually. I was worried. The whole first half, our offense didn't perform well at all." Macias/, was encouraged by lhe defensive work from Spencer and lhe offensive and rebounding efforts from Green. Lakewood's second district game on Wednesday was against Tri County MAPLE VALLEY Three players scored in double figures for lhe Lions who beat Bellevue in its Monday Class C district contest 68-34. Jessica Cook scored 21 points. Dawn Stine managed 16 points and Erica Krolik In a quarterfinal matchup Wednesday, Maple Valley (12-8) met Parchment. FRESHMEN Hastings went 1-3 in ils final three games with a win over Hudsonville (46­ 44) and losses lo Zeeland (48-34). Forest Hills Central (46-20) and Northview (61­ 41). Kailey Lyons and Kristen Wildcm both scored 13 points against Hudsonville and Sara Williams came up big on (he glass with 9 rebounds. Williams grabbed 10 rebounds and scored 11 points against Northview, while Lyons led the squad with 12 markers. Shooting woes plagued the Saxons in its matchup with F.H.C. Amanda Hoke was the team's top scorer with 5 points. Williams again stepped up versus added 10 points. Tuesday al Allegan. Christy NeSmith tallied the game's first basket, but Way land's sharp-shooters fired back lo lake a 17-10 advantage at the a great three-point shooter for us. We expect her to come in aad help us with our perimeter shooting." Young averaged 17 points. 8 rebounds, 3 assists aad 5 steals ia her junior year at Hastings High School ia 1996. She is a her potential." Young is excited lo join a winning program such as Liberty. "They have a great program that's building a winning tradition." Young DELTON The Panthers scored first, but the lop- Rachel Young's decision to join Liberty University's basketball team has drawn great praise from her soon-to-be Lady Flame mentor. "I am very pleased about Rachel's decision to come lo Liberty." Liberty Coach Rick Reeves said. "She is much in the same mold of Genie Stinnett who was three-time all-league performer aad also earned All-Stale aad has Alt-Barry County acclaim. Saxoa Coacii Katie Kowalczyk knows that Young can hoop il up al lhe Division I level. "She is definitely a Division I player. Kowalczyk exclaimed. "She's going to excel because I know she has yet to teach Zeeland tallying a team-high 12 points. district title game. seeded Wayland Wildcats scored throughout in a 65-31 Class B contest Young excited to be part off Lady Flames program LAKEWOOD The host Vikings leaped out lo a 13-0 lead in the first quarter and ran away with a 74-43 victory over Central Montcalm in Class B district play. said. "I wanted lo go lo a Christian school aad io the NCAA tournament aad I have the opportunity lo experience both at Liberty." Liberty went to the NCAA Inunntarnt last year as winners of the Big South Conference. The Lady Hames finished the campaign 22-1 alter going 5-22 the previous season. « a aa. ana a mkicbcvmc » _■---------- aa pnyon run ends with loss ST. JOSEPH — Sl Joocph'a big-play offease aad Middleville's aasucceuful passing game led lo a 44-6 Bean rout Friday in the Class BB Region II championship football contest at Dickinson Stadium. The host Bean, now 10-1. scored early , often and on very kmg plays. The visiting Trojans, who finish their season nt 10-1, reached pay dirt just once and completed just 3 of 16 aerial attempts for 21 yards. Middleville answered with a Miso Glavan 61-yard touchdown bunt to Delton's Mary Henson (22) lets a jumper fly as teammate Jil Vickery (44) and a pair of Wayland defenders prepare for a rebound Dellos was held to 6 points in the second quarter, while Wayland tallied 2$ markers during llial same frame The long-range bombs were still connecting for the ‘Cats in the second half. Wayland made nine 3-pointers in Jolal. led by Nikki Merchant's 6. Felpausch sponsors ladtes basketful . G & R Felpausch is kicking off their '.12th season of sponsoring women's : basketball al Michigan State University. ' In addition to sponsoring the women's basketball season, Felpausch is ^sponsoring the Felpausch/M.S.U. ^Women's Basketball Holiday Classic Nov. 21-22 at the Breslin Arena. Two games will he played on both dates with teams from the University of Michigan, Fresno State, St. Johns and Michigan State University taking part in lhe event. Tickets for the Holiday Classic games ;urc $3 and are available at all Felpausch stores. Admission for children 10 years and under is free. Customers can also buy one ticket for $3 and gel one free. In conjunction with Felpausch's sponsorship, each of their communities will have a "Community Night" in which each store will give away free tickets to hhc ;amc, while quantities last. Customers can sec their store director if .they arc interested in the free ticket offer. >Thc tickets will be available at the service counter a week before the scheduled game in their community. Below is a schedule of the designated games that each community will be recognized for at their "Community Night": Jan. 2 — Illinois — Haslings/Dclton Jan. 9 — Ohio Slate — Eaton Rapids/Vicksburg Jan I I — Minnesota — ^Marshall/Coldu alcr Jan. 25 — Northwestern — Grand Ledgc/Albion Feb. I — Iowa — Jackson/Mason Feb. 13 — Purdue — Charlotte/Bellevue Feb. 20 — Penn State — *Williainsti>n/Lc\lic Feb. 22 — Indiana — Baltic Crock Felpausch's sponsors arc Kelloggs. Coca-Cola. Jay’s Snacks. Sales Mark/Colgale. Tony’s Pizza and Hcrsheys. narrow St. Joe's advantage to seven points (13-6) nt the 6:12 mark of the second quarter. Glavan was a real work hone for the Jami Schrock was one of many Lady Vikas to get their points against Central Moncalm at Lakewood High School. Trojans at Dickinson running 24 times for 212 yards. In the first half alone, the junior bulldozer gamed 125 yards. Bean* Coach Ike Muhleakamp was so impressed with Glavan's game that the Stephanie Elsie and Shannon Spencer scored 13 points for Lake wood, Jami Schrock tossed in 12 and Kristen Green added 11. In all, 10 players notched points for the blue and white. Lake wood (13*8) led after one quarter "Glavan has played great for us all year," Penfield said. Maple Valley’s Dawn Stine guided her team to an opening game win at Maple Valley Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) % CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. December 1. 1997 al 7:30 p.m. to hear public comment regarding a request from the City of Hastings for a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a building (essential public service building) to house an emergency generator at the south end of North Taffee Drive adjacent to the City's municipal potable waler Well No. 3 (see map below). Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Monday, December 1,1997 al 7:30 p.m. to hear public comment regarding a request from the Hastings Area School System for a Special Use Permit allowing construction of fencing al the Southeastern ElemwtUrv School, located at 1300 South East Street (see map below). Legal description on said property is: Lots 23 and 24 of the Jones and Taffee Addition of the City of Hastings. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk al the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945­ 2468) or TDD call relay services I -800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk Legal description on said property is: City of Hastings Lots 17-18-19­ 20-21-22 & Vacated Hinmas Sl Adjacent to South, also: City of Hastings Lots 2-3 Sup. Glasgows Add. No. I. Also: the N 213.34 Ft of the E 485.8 Ft Lot 10 Sup. Glasgows Add No. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing rhouM be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945­ 2468) or TDD call relay services 1-800-649-3777. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk HUBBLE 'STREET M4 M MB M — OM M M2 10 f �Page 12 — The Hasting* Banner — Thursday. November 20, 1997 POET, who have passed through that church door­ way since the Middle Ages evoked a poem. Some have been dressed in rags and others in silk, her poem says. And she wonders just "who has stood there through the ages, filling that space with fear, sorrow, joy..." GREEN LAKE. LEIGHTON TOWNSHIP Mr. George C. Mania, age 75, of Green Lake. Granata said her friend and fellow poet Phyllis Settles has captured the essence of where poetry comes from. In Settle's book. "Embers." she writes: "Poetry is lhe small glowing ember you carry in a pouch inside you and occasionally you bring it out and Medical Omer. (DeMann) Martin. il bursts into flames." Settles pul Granala's poetry book to­ gether. and Granata said. "I was flabber­ Caledonia vet. He was married io Carol V. Terpens oo July 10. 1943 st Molise gasted and very grateful " Their books are available al Pages Book­ store in Hastings. (Granata graduated from Akron Univer­ sity and taught English and humanities there. After a year of graduate study ar Columbia University, she narked for seven years in Vienna and Salzburg. Austria, with the U.S. Department of the Army. She resumed teaching in Oak Park. Mich, and continued in Hastings until her retire­ frame Martis; two broken, Robert and Orrie Mad*. Mr. Mania is arrived by his wife of 54 ment. Her poetry has appeared in several publi­ cations including The English Journal. Hayden's Ferry Review and RE Ans A Let­ (Mamai) Mania of PlaiaweU. William (Rita) Mode of Middteville. Brie* (Deborab) Mertie ters.) Middleville fills council vacancy BOWLING SCORES Sunday Night Mined Fearsome 4 29 1/2: Thee Froggers 29: Thunder Alley 28. HKD. 27 1/2; Diehard, 27; Redneck, 261: B.S.er, 25: Lucky Strikes 24: Short N Sweet 21; X-Filers 20; 2x4 19: S A K 18: Rock Bottom 18; Tag Along, 16; 9 Out of of Ten 16; Friend, 10. Womens High Games and Scries - K. Suitin 190-535. K. Becker 198-519; M. Snyder 197-507; S Sanborn I7M-5O4; C. Wilcos 191 501: E. Hammontree 189-471: C. Farson, 162­ 460: M Manin 157-458; M Simpuui 170-454; M. Eaton 177: L. Lawson 176: M. McClurkin 167; C. Barnum 156; B. lames 153; I. Dezess 147; M Mowrey 130. Mere High Games and Series -C. Santwwn 266-588; B Barkhuff 211-545; 1. Smith 213­ 538: J. Barnum II 213-522; B Drayton 211­ 545. R Craven 187-495: D. Seeber 176-476; C.W. Simpum 188-459: J. Kirchen 151-401; S. Sanborn 233:1. Barnum 209; K. Beyer 197; B. Falconer 191: R. Bowman 184; S. Krallman 175: V. Dezess 174; D. Dutcher 163. Bill Kenyon has been appointed lo the scat on the Middleville Village Council recently vacated by Jim Rutherford. Kenyon has lived in Middleville all his life and served on the council for four years, starting in 1957. He later left lhe council because it was hard to juggle the responsibilities of his duties and of his garage. He sold lhe garage in 1987 then went to work for the Village Department of Public Works, for which he did things such as plow snow and fix water leaks. He retired from his job there after 10 years last June. Kenyon said he wanted to return lo Ute council because he wants to help improve Middleville. He uses some of his free time to serve as president of the Middleville Lions Club and is instrumental in putting together lhe annual Middleville Christmas parade. His first meeting will be Tuesday. Nov. 25. He will serve the rest of Rutherford's term and will have lhe option of running in Thursday Angels Nashville Chiropractic 33-13: Miller Esc. 31 1/2-16 1/2; Tick Tuck Restaurant 311-18; Seeber Auto Body 27-21: Pet World 23-23. Cedar Creek Grocery 23-23; NAPA Girls 23-25: Gavin Ford 22-26: Riverside Cemetery 22-26: Dowl It 2O-2X; Hastings Bowl 17 1/2-30 1/2; Stefanos 16-32. High Games and Series - C. Curtis 166: J. Hurless 194; B. Fahl 199-334. S Gnnage 201­ 334: P. Vroouu 167; M. Westbook 166: K. Ward 132: K. Kulhman 217-504: L. Aspey 194: L. Kendall 163: L. Irwin 207-515: B. Cuddahee 239-539. P. Guy 186-542: J. Gasper 216-347; C. Guernsey 196: D. McCollum 200. the March 9 village election for another term. Ferri* named best of “97 Chippewas Senior offensive guard Rollie Ferris was named Central Michigan University's Most Valuable Player al last Sunday's annual banquet in Mount Pleasant. Ferris, a Delton-Kellogg High School grad, was a three-year starter for the Chippewas during his college career. The Fuutt-Sopfe. Ch^d, Middleville. football 6-3. 289-pounder was a second team Mid­ American Conference selection in 1996 and played on the 1994 CMU team that won a league title and played in lhe Las Parkers AFC Home 32-16: lust Us 32-16; Eady Bird, 26 1/2-21 1/2. Hasting, Bowl 25­ 23: Vumeys 25-23: Lucky Shins 24 1/2-23 1/2: Le Harve, 24-24: Question Marks 22-26. Gand Game, and Series - M. Atkinson 199-540; L. lackson 180489; S. Lambert 175­ 454: T Parker 155-391: B. Bodo 143-371: S. Teuneuen 135-349: M. Hodges 165: B. Clement 158: P. Caldwell 157: B. Sexton 149; O. Gillists 147: D. Gilbert 131: C. Ells 129. M. Bell 128. Vegas Bowl. He was also selected as lhe lop offensive lineman by his fellow Chippewa teammales. , BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL STATISTICAL AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,1997 SECRETARY’S STATEMENT ountry Peddler Show© Novenber 21,22,23 Kalamazoo, Michigan The Barry Intermediate School District serves students in the Delton Kellogg and Hastings School Districts. Michigan's iMermeduae School Districts (ISDs) are respon­ sible for assuring life-long learning programs and services. ISDs interact and cooperate with other ISDs. the Michigan Department of Education, local school district, higher education and other public aad private sector agencies and organizations to assure pro­ grams snd services ere delivered effectively sad efficiently. amazoo County Fairgrounds The Barry Intermediate School District provides, in a responsible and cost-effective manner, lhe leadership, programs aad services which complement and enhance the . A— (Heated Buildings) m - - - -a - a, ------- ------------ Friday Mixed Meeee Heads Out 27; Brushwirks 26: Ramblers 25; No geratol Req'd: Bad Habit II 24: 9 and a Wiggle 24: Rocky 4 24; Get Lucky 23: Nash Bash 23: Laie Comers 22:1 Know that 22:4 R s 22; Ten Pins 21: Gillons 21; Weekend Waarriurs 20; Sears Service 19: Special K's 16.5. 203-560; T. Ramey 229-544: E. Keeler 247­ 710; B Madden 199-560; D. Tinklers 199-534; R. Faye 221-583: M. Kasinsky 209-604; I. May 223-588; W. Gillons 180480: S. Sanbm 196­ 544. B Maddenlr 223-373: D. Keillor 176­ 517: K. McDonald 171: W. Brodock 199. D. Sears 174; T. Heath 216: M. McKee 210: K. Meany 190; R Robbins 190: A. Tiykr 209; T Rainwater 213. 193. Taylor 169-449: B. Davenpon 179-483: S. Nash 160-462; S. Keefer 192-513; J. Madden 223-548; C. Madden 176446: M. Sears 166­ 450; Shirlie V. 193-560: S Glasgow 199-574: S. Keillor 135: A Keillor 149: T. Heath 152: D. Bartimus 192: K. Becker 201: L. Gillons 138: O. Gillons 168: S. Smith l«). P. Kelly 139: K. Fay 173: H. Service 179: P. Raney 176. Bermeo Industries 23-13: D J. Electric 25­ 15: HanulumExcavatin* 21-19: Carhrni Center Escavaiing 19-21: Kern Oil Co. 16-24; Hecker Insurance 14-26. 3X0; J. hmengill 162432; M. Dull 16X47*; U Elliston 209-5M: B. Maker 181437: D. Imt 16X430; D Snyder 191-526; T. Oinuopher 1X7-526: B Scobey 160; M Andnn 149-396:/. Hamihun IXI. E. Ulrich 1X9477: S. MerriR I7545X. G. Prater 192451: P Brinea 149400: S. Drake 178:1. Douer 160. E Vmure 19*. 540 SuturUuy M*jM* Giri, High Cumrt aad Series - A. Ra 130-359. W. Miller 115-332: C. Shumway II' 2X6: A. Boger 117-271. B.Hammond 179-476: C. Afesaadar 166-470: B Weatheriy 165-463: B. Kirby 171-461. t». Humphrey 179-422: J. Emkes 143-413 Whispering Waters 2B-I2: Rowdie Giris 24 1/2-15 1/2. Dewey's Auto 22-11; Michefeb 21 1/2-18 1/2: Hasungs Bowl 21-19. Kelley-, Keglers 21-19. Green dues 20-20; TM Lassies 19-21: Coldwell Banker lt-22; Hander s Tows 16-24; hfr. Brace IS 1/2-24 1/2: Gmtmch's 13 1/2-26 1/2. Jnhnaon 179-461: K. Keeler 215-321; ;R. Shapfey 180490; V. Hwtshom 186456; V. Pierson 190: J. McMikm 191-530: S. VanDenbcrg 178491: S. Glasgow 216-552; D. Kelley 166456: B. Davoqxm 17*467; S. Guy 169-446: E. Hammontree 1674*3: B. Vrogindewey 169456. efforts of constituent school districts in extending educational opportunities lo all stu­ dents. 'A Spectacular Country Gathering The intermediate school district function is now in the 35th year of service lo student and Adults 33.00 Child (2-121 $2J» (Ewhdrel . Friday - Satwday communities, seeking new aad better ways lo serve the educational needs of lhe com­ munity. Student needs continue to expand, while al the same time, the Stale of Michigan contri­ butions have not kept pace. Careful planning aad budgeting is required lo make sure that each dollar is spent wisely and well. The ISO is very proud of the community, of the ser­ vices. and personnel that deliver these services to lhe students. We believe that our pro­ grams and our cooperation with lhe Delton Kellogg and Hastings Area schools make a ITEMS MAY <W)4* difference for children. Below arc the auditied figures for the 1996-97 school year The complete audit is avail­ Brodock 30-14: Kuempel's 30-14: Jesiek 2* 16: No Otte 27-17 . Vmgmdewey 23 1/2-1* 1/2. On, 25-19 Woodmanme 23-19. Mrwcndu 24­ 20. M * M's 21-23. Leshcne 19 1/2-24 1/2: Brewer 18-26: Schlrehwr 18-26: Nash 17-27: Hall 16-28: Friend 14-30: Snyder 14-30. High Games and Series - R. Nadi 167-467; S. Glasgow 213-575: C. Trumbull 163405; M. Matson 165-422; W. Wnodmmee 211-492; C. Haywood 178: P. Otis 178: B. Jidmsm ITO453; R. SchUchser 183-496. B. Vrngmdewey 169-469. W. Bmdnck 222-371: D. Keller ITI470: B. Terry 222-631 :G. Waggoner 23*543; K. McDonald 190453. able al lhe Barry Intermediate School District office, 535 W. Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, for review. GENEKAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE A EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE M 1997 1EVEMLES |WT w.itn 321.143 SPECIAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE * EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 3B, 1997 Jfll M_Z» >7.712 30527 TOTAL KEVEWL'ES A OTMEa SOLM.TS 1BZ Afll 1.051.753 421476 45.1.441 .10.147 4I5J76 I.W7X17 L9LLMI KJ7.W0 1.104.191 262.642 970.491 4JB5 176.465 4031-1 6.074 102.764 .’7197 U9.60I ’27.641 20.104 TOTALREVtNCLSA EXPENDOT'RES ,w.n< 3B6JQ5 17IJQ52 1213 7-W5 TOTAL EXKMimnxs iMM TOTAL EXPENOmJREJi tu.ssei TOTAl. tvoamaBt omnnNAMTM; USES IJBLtU I.WHI 24.900 24,900 IX4MI4 I/4OL4M 97.411 (91,4251 iM.wot TOTAL EXPENOCTURES A OTHER FINANCING USES 4BO.R72 SPECIAL EDUCATION STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30.1997 GENERAL EDUCATION STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED JUNE 3*. 1997 n so aslAMT JVLV I. toss । FUND BAIANCE JUNE *). 199? !■ HWMlAMTJl’iF.MIW? (GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE M 1997 uc cqwnalcnt* Drlimpicnt usr» IK.1..145 Al 2»3» SPECIAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE M. 1997 Cash and emh cqursakmv Delinquent taxes recrixaMc Due from other government: TOTAL ASSETS Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. December I, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. to hear public comment regarding a request from lhe Hastings Area School System for a Special Use Pennit to allow construction of additional tipiggr at the Hastings Middle School and the Hatting* Area School System Admini*tmion office and to allow fencing at the Central FJarrnurv Schort/Hastiiws Middle School complex (located at 232 West Grand Street). Legal description on said property is: City of Hastings Lots 955-956­ 957-958-959 and 982-983-984-985-986. Also: City of Hastings 4 Blocks Bounded by On N by Grand St. E by Church St. S by Madison SL and W by Paris Sl Written comments will be received on the above request al Hastings City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. Request for information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk al the same address as stated above. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Hastings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945­ 2468) or TDD call relay services I -800-649-3777. FUND BALANCE JULY I. 1996 3SW ~ II CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 401550 .11572 nil* • 1014 6.MV JHIH THJg Hair Care Center 31-13; VNley Realty 26-11; Mace . Ri. 24-20; Eye ml Em Spec 24 20; Miafitt 24-20; Hallifaa Services 23 1/2-20 1/2; NadiviHe 3 Rus 22 1/2-21 1/2: Lifestyles IS23: Farmer s Feed 19-23; Seebera Auto 1*26; Nashville Chiro 17-27; Amshm* Touch I6-2B. 570. B Hathaway 193-511 E. Mumane l«K IM-4971; B Estep 1X54*0; T Layma 162. 443; E. Sunham 16*455: L. EHriarei 193: T. E Ulrich 166. B. Miner 165: F. Sdmeider 156! R. Reichard 134; M. Sull 147. Panther spikers to meet Nov. 20 The Delton-Kellogg volleyball teams will mcci on Thursday. Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in lhe high school auditorium. Parents and athletes, in lhe 9th-12th grades, arc encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, contact Delton-. Kellogg volleyball coach Rhonda Sturgeon al lhe middle school. Everil G. Manshum City Clerk A.A.U. tryouts starting up 191 LIAM UTTS AND FUND EQtTO TOTAL ASSETS .muii wWr Mini I IAMI.IT1LS AND Fl ND EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES IV041 l.(>2* IO TAI 11 ABILITIES Fl ND EQl in TO1AI I1VBIUIIF-S AND Tryouts for the A.AU. West Central Bs basketball team will he Dec. 7 from 4-> 11590 tok----- mtr 6 p.m. al Hastings High School and Dec. 14 from 4-6 p.m. al the Hastings Middle­ School. The area team will play in a number of tournaments during the season' Tiujj—itrw SV AO to* m TUTU. UABILmr-V ANO HMIUl-lMl If you have questions, contact Archie Jennings al <5I7> 852-0938 or Jim AU. IM Williams at <616) 948-9064. L<7.44» ; JI. MADISON ST. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 20, 1997 — Page 13 Maple Valley faces Montrose for shot at ‘Dome Area power Maple Valley remains in the hunt for a Class CC Slate championship in football, while Marshall also hopes to hag another title in the Class BB ranks. The Trojans of Middleville ended ils stellar season with a bitter loss to St. Joseph last Friday in BB. As il turns out. the Bears might possibly meet the Redskins in the Pontiac Silvcrdomc come Nov. 29. The M.V Lions should also be playing cift the same rug that Barry Sanders often dances on when Nov. 29 roles around. Just one more victory and Coach Guenther Mittclstacdl's Lions arc in. »'For the year. J-Ad's crystal ball has picked 31 games correctly and suffered just 19 defeats. Rest assured after this weekend, that mark should move lo 33l9. So on with the pigskin playoff (gedictions: CLASS CC STATE SEMIFINALS MAPLE VALLEY (11-0) ? vs. MONTROSE (9-2) tv at PORTLAND (1 p.m.) ' The Lions defense stymies a Comet ball carrier on a second down play last week. (Photo by Perry Hardin) '-The Lions gained their spot in Class CC*s Final Four with a 22-6 waxing of Jones', tile Comets. Montrose edged Qqxicl9-3. 1.'So what do we know about Montrose? *0ic Rams play in the Genesee Eight * Lions hold back Comets Conference (not to be confused with the Big Eight Conference) and have four players on its offensive line who have gained all-league accolades. Center Adam Powell and guard Nick Loafman may be the best of that line, but Jared Smith (6­ 2'. 225) is certainly the biggest. On defense. Loafman racked up 140 tackles ha.- a knack of causing headaches for Opposing quarterbacks. Montrose has a senior dominated team with big-play capabilities. Make no mistake, this is not a "little" Lions team as some have called them. Just ask Trent Harvey. Andy Adams or J’Andy Hcybocr and they will tell you. Maple Valley is in the semifinals of lhe post-season football playoffs for lhe second time in lhe school's history. Andy Patrick (6) heads up field as a Jonesville tackier attempts to make a play in last Friday's playoff game in Nashvile. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Allen Park won over Chadsey last But. when it comes to battles, most experts would probably favor Marshall's 6-4 John Turner. Should be a good lest for Coach Rich Hulkow’s Redskin team, but a test is just what il probably will be. Prediction: Marshall 24. Allen Park 14. tj.925 rushing yards. Patrick is tops on the Lions defense with 165 tackles, but flayers like Rich Smith (85 tackles), ftiarvey (84) and Lance Flory (79) can also 'firovide big pops. The Lions' defense has Saturday 14-8 lo sei up the rematch. Word is tlial this Jagu.tr squad is focused and a bi: more slippery, although it did lose twice in the regular season. We'll sec about that. A.P. quarterback John Battistelli is a good one. but not as good as Marshall's Ryan VanDyke whom the M.S.U. Spartans could have used this year. At runningback. Allen Park has a swifty star in Adam Zalcnski. Still, lhe 'Skins can go with two sparklers: Jeremy wqtte 18 interceptions (Tntvis.VanAls|i)ic,, Heads with 4) and recovered 17 fumbles 'jfPatrick leads with 5). Brown and Ja$<yi,MUIcr..... . .. On defense, 5-9 Joel Sobaszek is someone to watch for the A.P. squad. M.V.’s forte, though, is in its skilled positions. Jason Thompson and Andy /Patrick have combined for 174 points and Thompson ran in the two-point conversion to make it 8-0. In what turned out to be the most op­ portunistic and controversial play of the Evening, a punted ball was rolling lo a*hall, at the Maple Valley 43 when a Comet player tried to down it. but referees later ruled lie never had control. An alert Thompson, taking the al.itudc of "shoot This Lions went to the Final Four in -r -O stale Class CC title dash. Early in the second quarter, the Lions' Andy Patrick took a pitchout and raced down the sidelines to the end zone untouched from 34 yards out. Jason 1992, but lost to eventual champ Depones. This lime, though, the Lions should get a shot al playing on the same -Held as another, less talented. Lions team. !•- Prediction: Maple Valiev 24. Montrose •'48. , < < The Lions scored three touchdowns in the second quarter and made it stand Friday night at their home field as they defeated Jonesville 22-6 to claim their second re­ gional Class CC championship. Coach Guenther Mittclstacdl's unde foaled group (11-0) now will travel to Portland this Saturday afternoon at I p.m. lo take on Montrose, a 19-3 winner over Capac last Friday night, in the semifinals. The winner will earn the right to go to the Silverdome the following Saturday for lhe first and ask questions later." scooped up • PLAYOFF SPECIAL • CLASS BB STATE SEMIFINALS MARSHALL (11-0) vs. ALLEN PARK (9-2) at W1THINGTON STADIUM (11:30 a.m.) ■pn to become Stale champs. So far. they Have not lost a beat and trounced . ffreviously unbeaten Ortonville-Brandon £7-7 last Salurdav in Marshall. W-L .42-0 30-12 22-20 18-24 . 9-33 . 5-37 Hastings Manufacturing .. BwkeyV................................ Hastings Sanitary Service . . Results -First match Flex fab. Hastings Manufacturing; TVC. Burkey's Sale' and Service. Second match - Hastings Sanitary Service. Barry County Rental; TVC. Hastings Manufacturing. Third match - Flexfab. Hastings Sanitary Service: Barry County Rental. Burkey’s Sales and Service YMCA Hasting' Youth Council’s Bobs Gun and Tackle............ Real Log Home ICS Leafwood Lumber Unknowns Gnodenougb Goodies............ Mainureei Savings Ray James Electromechanical Hastings Burial Vault. FlexFab Bustance Construction. Hastings Mutual Quality Roofing W-L . .48 0 . .39-9 .32-16 .24-24 .16-32 .13-35 .11-37 . .9-39 38-10 35-13 33-15 Backe Construction Gary's Auto everybody else in a race to the end zone, this time from 55 yards. Quarterback Trevor Wawiemia then hit a leaping Travis VanAlstine with a two-point conversion pass to close out the Lions' scoring for the evening. Thompson finished the night with 143 yards rushing in 23 attempts and Patrick had 106 in 16 carries. Thompson also had 89 yards in kick returns, and of course, one for a touchdown. The Lions amassed 271 yards on the ground as a team and Wawiemia completed two of three pass attempts for 24 yards. Maple Valley's total yardage was 295. as compared to Jonesville's 211. Leading lhe defensive charge were Lucas Flory with 10 tackles and Patrick with nine, Lance Flory also had five slops aad*? WawiemU had a couple of key open field tackles when Babcock broke loose into the secondary. Wawiemia also had an interception, the game’s only turnover, with just seconds left to play. Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning ot certain property located in Land Section 13 wMMn the Township from the NOTICE of ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS Of '-----------------------------THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND, BARRY COUNTY. WCMKUN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: YMCA of Barry County AM Coed Volleyboll TVC Barry County Rental the ball and ran lhe 57 yards lo pay dirt. The Lions failed lo make the conversion, but with 3:46 left in the second quarter, they had built a 14-0 cushion. With just over a minute left in the half. Thompson broke loose again and beat FLEAM TAKE NOTICE that the foliowing is a proposed Ordinance which was received for first reading by the Township Board of Rutland Charter Township at Its regular meeting hold on November 12,1997 A repeat of 1996. Marshall battles Allen Park in a Class BB semifinal clash at Jackson's Withington Stadium. Last j^tear. the 'Skins won 14-6 in a semifinal ’.•matchup played on lhe same turf and went 5 YMCA ' . 2-46 NOTICE of ORDINANCE ADOPTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Rutland Charter adopted Ordinance 854 at its meeting hetd October 8. 1997. Said Ordinance to become effective seven days after publication of this notice. Ordinance 854 appears below and interested persons may secure copies of said Ordinance, at the Rutland Charter Township Hail. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan 49058-9725. (616) 948-2194. between the hours of 900 Am and 12:00 noon on Mondays and Thursdays. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Rutland Charier adopted Ordinance 855 at its meeting hetd October 8. 1997. Said Ordinance to become effective seven days after publication of this notice. Ordinance f56 appears below and interested persons may secure copies of said Ordinance, at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan 49058-9725, (616) 948-2194, between the hours of 9:00 am. and 12X» noon on Mondays and Thursdays RVTIAND CHARTER VOWN8MP BVTIAND CHAITW T0WN8MP ADOPTED: OCTOMR 8,1997 An Ordinance to amend lhe Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain property located in Land Section 14 within the Township from the "Rl” Single Family Residential zoning classification to the "C2" Community Business District zoning classifi­ cation; and to repeal all Ordinances or parts of Ordinan­ ces in conflict herewith. An Ordinance to amend lhe Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain property located in Land Section 6 within the Township from the “R1** Single Family Residential zoning classification to the "R2" Single Family Residential zoning classifica­ tion; and to repeal ail Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith. ■VTIAND CHARTER TMNBMP ORDAINS A. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezoning from the “Rl" Single Family Residential District zoning classification to the “C2“ Community Business District zoning classification of the following descnbed land in Land Section 14: W 4 A of NW 1/ 4 of SE 1/4 Sec A. The Zoning map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordi­ nance is hereby amended by the rezoning from the ••Rl” Single Family Residential District zoning classification to the "R2" Residential District zoning classification of the following described land in Land Section 6. E 1/2 NE FRL 1/2 SEC 64-9. EX PLAT OF PINE HAVEN ESTATES 41 AND PLAT OF PINE HAVEN ESTATES #2. 8KTI0H N Should any section, clause or provision of this Ordi­ nance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any pari thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid Section M Should any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid This Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication after adoption BARBARA J. BEDFORD, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARBARA BEDFORD. CLERK This Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication after adoption RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIF COnvnCl rwreWnn. A. The Zoning Map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the rezoning from the "R5" Recreation District zoning classification to the “C3" General Business District zoning ciassificahon of the following described land in Land Section 13: Beginning at a point in the North right of way line of Heath Road which is 61.20 foot North and 82.80 feet West of the center of Section 13, Town 3 North, Rango 9 West, Rutland Township, and running thence South 47 degrees 52 minutes East along said right of way lino 310 X feet, thence North 40 degrees 46 minutes East. 1073.4 foot to the South right of way of the Michigan Central Railroad, thence North 00 degrees 12 m'nutos East, 850 to the center of the Thomapple River, thence Southwesterly following the thread of said river to a point which is North X degrees 32 minutes East, 1015JO fool from the place of beginning, thence South X degrees 32 minutes West, 1015.3 foot to the place of beginning. Should any section, clause or provision of the Ordinance bo declared by a Court to bo invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid. 8eeM M This Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repeated. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance will be considered for adoption by the Township Board at a regular meeting to be held at the Rutland Charier Township Hail on December 10. 1997. commencing st 7:X o'clock p.m. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the heanng. to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice lo the Rutland Charter Township Clerk Indivi­ duals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser vices should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below BARBARA BEDFORD. CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL 2461 HEATH ROAD HASTING*, Ml 48868 N1G9M-21M �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 20,1997 Happy rune preschoolers enjoy Harvest Celebration The students at Happy Time Preschool recently enjoyed a Harvest Celebration with their families. Students, led by teacher Janet Havey. made leaf name tags painted with veg­ etables. strung candy and cereal to make necklaces and cut up apples for applesauce. The students also entertained their families with songs and verses about lhe harvest season. The program was followed by refreshments of doughnuts and cider provided by the parents. The Happy Time Preschool is located in the Assembly of God Church at 1674 W. State Road. Tyler DeWitt and mother EsmereWa Carter and Amber Slagel and mother Kristina cut apples for applesauce. Lucille Blume and her mother. Tonya, make leaf nametags. Andrew Slocum and mother Kelli paint Denise Sensiba and daughter Lexi work on small motor skills. Hastings High School honor roll announced with vegetables. (For first marking period ending Oct. 31) LEGAL NOTICE corxhhom of a mortgage made by Jamas D Lammers and Lindo L Lammers, husband and wifo to STAN­ DARD FHJERAL BANK. Mortgage dated Na*. 10, 1992 and recorded on Dacambw 10, 1992 in Uber 561 on Poge 739, Barry County Records, Michigan, an which mortgage there is domed to be due at Ao date hereof the lhe wm of Thirty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Seven and 39/100 dolors ($37,567.39), including interest at 7.375% per annum Under the power of sale contained in laid mort­ gage and Ae statute in such cote mode and provided, nonce is hereby gwen that laid mortgage wil be fore­ closed by a km of Ao mortgaged premises, or some port of them, al public venue, at Ae Barry County Courthouse tn Hartings. Michigan at 1X)0 o'dock p.m., an Thursday, January 8. 1 v98 t Said premises are Situated in TOWNSHP OF HOPE. Barry County. Michigan, and are detenbed os: Beginning at Ao Southeast comer d Ao SouAwert 1/4 of section 26, Town 2 North, Rango 9 Wert: Aonco North 2440 loot to Ao place of beaming of Ais description, Aonco West 1320 loot; Aonco North 200 foot, inence East 1320 loot; Aonco SouA 200 loot to the point of beginning The redemption period shall bo 12 monA(s) from Ao date of such sale Dated. November 13, 1997 STANDARD FEDERAL BANK FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 Trott & Trott, P C Attorneys for STANDARD FEDERAL BANK XI50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms, Michigan 48025 File 097108728 (12/11) MMTOAOE FMCCUMUM BAU TMtt RUM IS A CT COLLECTOR AnVMPVWM TO COLLECT A DOT. ANY BOOMMOM WK OOTAM WILL M UMD RM THAT PIMP0M. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon made in Ao conditions of a mortgage mode by James D Lammers and Undo L Lorrmers, husband and wife to STAN­ DARD FEDERAL BANK. Mxtaoge, dated Nov. 10, 1992 and recorded on Decomoor 10, 1992 in Libor 561 on Page 743, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at Ae date hereof the the sum of Twelve Thousand Fifty-Throe and 88/100 dollars ($12,053 88). including interest at 8 00% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage ond the statute in such cose mode and provided, notice is hereby given that sod mortgage will be fore­ closed by o sole of lhe mortgaged promises, or some port of them, at public venue, at Ae Borry County Courthouse in Hostings, Michigan ot 100 o'clock p.m , on December 18. 1997 Soid premises ore situated in TOWNSHIP OF HOPE. Barry County, Michigan, and ore described as: Beginning at the Southeast comer of Ae Southwest 1/4 of section 26. Town 2 North, Range 9 Wert. Aonco North 2440 feet to Ao place of bogmning of Ais description thence West 1320 feet, A^co North 200 feet, thence East 1320 feet. Aonco SouA 200 foot to Ao point of beginning The redemption period shall be 12 monA(s) from the dote o’ uch sole Dated November 13, 1997 STANDARD FEDERAL BANK FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL (248) 642 4202 Trott & Trott. PC Attorneys for STANDARD FEDERAL BANK XI50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 File R97108729 (12/11) Seaion High Honor* (3.50-4.0) — *Cascy An­ derson, Jeff Arnett, Adam Bancroft, Beau Barnum, • Matthew Barnum, Roxanne Beil, •Sarah Bellgraph, Amy Belson, Michelle Bies, Anne Burghdoff, Trixie Buskirk, •Carley Case. Tye Casey, Amy Coe, •Lisa Cuoklin, Chad Curtis, Jesse Davis. •Michelle Davis, Darnell Day, Zachary Deming, Karen DeMott, John P. DeWitt, Seth Doe, •Harry Dorcy Jr., Rachel Dreyer, Joseph Edger, Cheryl Gibbons, •Summer Gillons, Cynthia Hayes, Sarah Hayes, Traci Heffelbower. *Dana Hill, Michael Jarvis, Stephanie Jiles, Lynnae Jones, C'„becca Keeler, Jennifer Lewis, Bess Lyons, •Melissa Meaney, Rebecca Merriman, Lindsey Mice), Aleisha Miller, Amanda Miller, Melissa Moore, Joshua Moras. Jeremiah Morris, Angela Newsted, Jenny Norris, Christopher Olmsted, Erika Ordiway. • Lindsey Pittelkow, Kyle Pohja, Stacy Pratt, Lauren Reed, Amy Robbe, •Timothy Rounds, Sarah Roush. Kimberly Sawdy, •Carrie Service, Tiffany Seymour. Patrick Shade, Christopher Stafford, Michael Sulccr, Eddie VanderMolen. Heidi Watson. •Danielle Wildern, •Katie Willi­ son and Katherine Wood. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Tyler Allerding, Julie Anthony, Amy Archambeau, Mark Arens, James Bailey, James Birman, Robert Dixon. Tim Eascy. Asako Eto, Philip Gole, Syndi Goodenough. Rachel Hammontrec, Kristen Hanshaw, Elizabeth Hustwick. Benjamin James, Jamie Kirk­ endall. Melissa Lancaster. Jason Laux, Jackie Lcsick. Jeremy Mallison. Eric Mc­ Carty, Laura McKinney, Emily Mead, Matthew Moore, Genna Nichols. Jessica Olmsted, Kristen Piechnik. Benjamin Pol­ ler. Jessica Price, Julia Reges, Samantha Sanborn, Adam Schultz. Kristen Sher­ wood. Adam Silsbee, Marcie Smith. Tammy Smith, Jeffrey Storrs. Angie Stull, Jonathan Swinkunas, Adam Taylor, Kathryn Thomas, Lesley Thornton, Matthew Toburen. Douglas Varney. Stacey Ward. Erica West, Marc Westover. Evan Winkler. Kimberly Yoder and Rachel Young. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Seth Bender. Carl Billings, Andrew Courtright, Noah Doyle. Alicia Franzone, Sarah LaJoye, Misha Neil. Ben O'Mara, Bethny Owen, Joshua Richie, Megan Schirmer, Katy Strouse, Ryan Willard and Monica Yoder. Juniors High Honors (3.5-4.0) — •Bethany Ar­ nett. David Barnum. James Beachnau. Sarah Byington. Alicia Cooney. Joshua Dickinson. Sally Edger. Erica Fulmer. Roxanne Galisdorfer. Jessica Huss. Derek Johnson. Michael Lipstraw. Houston Mal­ one. Beauregard Mason. Christy Metzger. Bethany Miles, •Alhson Morgan. An­ thony O'Heran, Bethany Olson. David Parker. Andrea Pond. Michael Purscll. •Amber Reid, Corey Sandusky, Erika Simpson. Laura Storm, Michael Tcrpening, Charles Thomas. Adam Whitney and Heidi Wilkins. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Chen Baker, William Blair, Angela Boger, Sarah Bolt­ house, Matthew Bradley, Rebecca Carr, Teri Daws. Stephanie Donalds, Jeffrey Doozan, Brian Dunn. Peter Dunn, Sindi Fclzke. Jason Flohr. Adam Furrow. Kari Gregory. Marc Haywood, Karen Herbstrcith, Carrie Hess. Kenneth Hoxworlh, Dustin Humphrey, Christina Lancaster, Anna Lewis. Nicole Main, Eric Meek, Suzanne Miller, Ragnar Needham, Karen Newton, Brooke Norris. Stacey Parrow. Aaron Potter, Scott Sawyer, Todd Schantz, Kristen Schlachter, Destiny Seeber, Jonathon Selvig, Callie Shumway, Amy Songer, Tara Stockham, James Storms, Charles Tefft, Laura Thomas. Kenneth Thompson and Michael Wank. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Robert Cole, J*Amy Cross, Dennis Eagle, Erin Englehart, Sara Fliearman, Danielle Golnek, John Kieffer, Leslie Ockerman, Pau) Redman, Brooke Rizor, Michael Sheehan, Shasta Smith. Ronald Solmes, Steven Sioen and Joshua Warren Sophomores High Honors (3.5-4.0) — ’Joshua Roll, Jencssa Rude, Adam Schantz. •Margaret Schirmer, Karey Schlachter. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) — Regina Argo. Nicole Baird, Brianne Beach. Matthew Schnackcnbcrg. •Heidi Schroeder, Will Bouwcr, Jeremy Butler. Amber Danielle Swift. Starlight Tyrrell, Kelsey Christy, Timothy Gole. Doug Gonsalves, Viher. Katherine Welton, ’Kristen Amanda Hause, Paul Henncy. Jonathan Wildern, Jessica Winchtenner. ’Taylor. . , Kalje,. Genii Lear. Daniel McKinney. Wisner, Miranda Workman and Kelli ZcrDanielle Medeiros, Lucas Ovcrmire, bel. Amanda Phillips. Arie Roobol, Sim Honors (3.10-3.47) — Bethany Aspinall, Shriver. Leonard Smith, Scan Tefft and Matthew Beachnau, Adam Branch, Shan­ Thomas Williams. non Bunge, Dorothy Clemens. Rick Alternative Education Cullers. Ian Dudley. Lacey Fassett. Joseph High Honors (3.5-4.0) — David Lake, Fish. Rex Foreman. Jason Gallagher, BriSieve Nelson. Joshua Rench and Christine enne Hallifax, Lindsey Hill, Roselee Thurman. Hostetler. Jamie Howell. Brenda Hurless, Honors (3.10-3.49) — Jay Allerding. Kim Karmcs. Elizabeth Meek. Kylee Josh Davis, Lee Houghtalrn and Antoinette O'Heran. Laci Owen, Gary Pettit, Lucas Nelson. Poll, Katharine Rogers, Phoenix Spauld­ Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09)— Cas­ ing, Kristi Spurgeon, Dustin Terrel. Fred sidy Hohrust Thomas, Gena Tormen. Joshua Trumble. Lindsay VanAman, Jacob Vanderhoff. •Indicates 4.0 grade point average. Natasha Ward and Sara Williams. LEGAL NOTICES: Alderson. Justin Benner, •Danielle Bow­ man. Anthony Bowne. Catherine Case, Katie Cook. Carolyn DeWitt. Kevin Ger­ lingen Sarrah Gregory, Sheri Gregory, Michelle Griggs, Valerie Heffelbower, Jen­ nifer Hodges. Lucas Holston. Susan Hub­ bard, Virginia Jennings, • Daniel Johnston. Ivy Malone, Justin Martisius, Melinda Meaney, Samantha Miller. •Antosia My­ ers. *Steven Obreiter, •Sarah Penrod. Laura Raffler, Heather Rose, Amy Schiedel. Benjamin Shaw, Courtney Sin­ clair, Rachel Smith, Samantha Snow, •Samuel Stafford, Marcie Westover. Am­ ber Wilde and Brandon Willard. Honors (3.10-3.49) — Katie Allerding, Christy Anderson. Joshua Angoli, Leah Bridgman. Marie Carpenter, Rebecca Casarez, Addam Clack, Michael Cour­ tright, Josh Doe, Brandon Eddy. John Forbes, Stephen Gamer, Callie Girrbach. Heather Girrbach. Jolene Griffin, Lindsey M. VT-322144E Eik* ol THEIMA R HACKNEY, OraoMd. Sociol INTERESTED PERSONS December 3, 1997 al 1000 a_m. in cou^vroo^x, now ngs, rmcnigon , oe^a^w H SAow or dw pMihor at SArity J. Hugh* I M 07/12/97. 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Steven Alan Kaiser. 18. of Delton was found guilty of a malicious destruction of a building over $100 at a jury trial Oct. 27. Assistant Barry County Prosecutor David Makled had asked Circuit Court Judge James Fisher to give Kaiser 60 days in jail. "Profane and vulgar language was used." said Makled. "Il caused considerable damage to lhe building and work is still being done to correct it. The act is highly disrespectful to lhe institution." Al his sentencing hearing. Kaiser's attor­ ney. Dave Kusava. told the court that Kaiser remains "firm in his position that he was not there." "Are you telling me that he still main­ tains his innocence in spite of three or four other people saying he was there and that he’s guilty?" Fisher asked Kusava. Kaiser told Fisher that he "respects lhe jurors' decision" and that he is "truly sorry for lhe trouble" he has caused. "I can honestly say I'm sorry." he said. "I just got off probation in July and 1 told myself lo gel my act together. 1 got a job and I've recently learned that my girlfriend is pregnant, so I'm getting a second job so 1 can support by family." Kaiser added that he has no desire to hold a grudge against anyone and that he just wants to move on. • He added that it "doesn't matter whether I was there or not... I’ve learned to pick my friends more wisely and to think ahead." Fisher replied that "You still have to take responsibility for your actions and I still haven't heard you say you participated in this. That indicates to me that you haven't learned much." Fisher went on to say that "everyone through this whole thing seems to think this is a big joke. You've robbed lhe tax­ payers of over $2,000 that could have been used for something else. It's not a harmless prank and there's nothing funny about it." All of lhe individuals involved in the in­ cident apparently felt that the prank was reasonable behavior for students "happy to be done with school," Fisher said, adding before sentencing that Kaiser has six previ­ ous misdemeanor convictions and that he was on probation al the time of the inci­ dent In addition lo jail time and probation. Kaiser was ordered to pay $1,897 in restitu­ tion, court fines and costs. POUC€ B€RT: In other court business: • Joshua Bo Milbum. 16. of Plainwell was sentenced lo a total of one year in jail and two years probation on three counts of attempted assault with a dangerous weapon, domestic violence and driving drunk, to which he pleaded guilty Oct. 28. Milburn was accused of chasing another teen around Gun Lake and threatening him with a small baseball bat in October, a two-year felony, and with a 9O-day misde­ meanor of domestic violence against his mother in September. The drunk driving charge is a 90-day misdemeanor. "Mr. Milbum is very familiar to our of­ fice." said McDowell. "He has a past crim­ inal history in juvenile court. He was given a lot of leniency in juvenile court and every opportunity io rehabilitate him­ self and change his ways. Now. he’s here in circuit court on incidents of assaultive events. He has a substance abuse problem and he has failed in rehabilitation efforts.*' McDowell told Fisher that Milbum is not a candidate for Holmes Youthful Trainee Status, which would expunge the conviction from his record if he is success­ ful on probation. However. Milbum's attorney. McNeill, asked that Milbum be given lhe HYTA sta­ tus because Milbum voluntarily waived ju­ venile procedures to have his case handled in adult court. "Il was his choice to be treated with cir­ cuit court supervision." said McNeill. "He's not here lo be punished, but to have a term placed on him and to be treated as an adult in circuit court where the punishment is more swift and there is stricter court su­ pervision. He asked for that lo happen." "I think lhe HYTA in this case is inap­ propriate." said Fisher. "That is intended for youthful offenders who have not been in much trouble. I don't think it's appropri­ ate for a juvenile offender whose record goes on for two pages. He's had opportu­ nity after opportunity and nothing has had an effect on him. Il seems his real problem is substance abuse." . Fisher said attempts to counsel Milbum have failed. "He has the intelligence to succeed but if he docs not get past this substance abuse problem, he's going to be in prison." said Fisher. "What do you think lhe problem is, Mr. Milbum?" "I think I need lo think before I start do­ ing things." said Milbum. "It’s an adult system. Mr. McNeill, my­ self. Ms. McDowell all live in that system where you don't violate lhe law, you slay out of trouble and you get a job and not participate in illegal activities. If you do. you go to jail." He added that "I'm going to send you to jail for four months I'm going to lengthen that each lime you violate the law." Fisher said. "If you keep up with this line of be­ havior. you will go to prison. "And, if you keep smoking pot. your probation officer will know about it and I'm going to find out about il and you're going to jail." Fisher said. "Don't think you can get around it because il doesn't work. 1 don't want to sec you back in front of me." • Benjamin James Smith. 17. of Hast­ ings was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for 17 days served and three years probation plus substance abuse coun­ seling. Smith pleaded guilty on Oct. 29 to breaking and entering with the intent of committing a crime of larceny for breaking into a home on Sept. 29 in the 10000 block of North Avenue in Assyria Town­ ship. Smith allegedly stole $3,000 cash from the home. "Like Mr. Milbum. Mr. Smith is very familiar to our office." said Assistant Pros­ ecutor Amy McDowell prior lo sentencing. "He's the type of kid we are sick of seeing. They have no respect for other people's property and what scary is they have no remorse for what they've done. It makes juvenile court and what's being done for them there a joke. Well, there's no joke here. He's going lo face adult consequences for his actions." McDowell went on to say that Smith has been a "complete failure in juvenile court." that he's been in detention nearly 15 limes and that a chart has been made log­ ging Smith's previous criminal history. "The fact that there arc enough crimes on his record to plot a chart I think is very telling on his altitude and where he is headed." McDowell. "He should be given once chance lo go to jail as an opportunity as opposed to prison. But the next time 1 see him in this court. I will ask that he go to prison because that's where he's headed anyway." Smith's attorney. Gordon Shane Mc­ Neill. however, said his client lakes re­ sponsibility for lhe offense that "to his credit, the cash was returned lo lhe victim." "I'd like to apologize to lhe victim." said Smith. "I'd like to gel out and prove I can change my ways. I realize why I did the B&E because - of my drug problem. But now I've stopped cold turkey... I'm very sorry for what I've done." Smith was sentenced to mental health Woman find* stranger in her bedroom HASTINGS ■ A Hastings woman awoke al about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday lo find a strange man standing in her bedroom lighting a lighter, according lo a report by the Haflinp City Police Department. The woman, who lives mg the 600 block of North Hanover Street, told police she pretended to be asleep until lhe man left her room. Two other residents were sleeping inside the home al the lime of the intrusion, police said The man. who appeared lo be five-feet, seven-inches tall and weighing about 145 pounds with stringy, messy hair and a tie-dyed shin, then proceeded down the hallway and opened the door to another room, before falling down the stairs. The man then left the home through the front door, police said. Two mud flaps were taken from a truck parted in the driveway of lhe residence and profanity was written in mud on the hood of the truck, police said. Police have no suspects and lhe incident remains under invefligaion. Guns confiscated from hunter* in dty HASTINGS - Firearms and two deer were confiscated from three men hunting from a canoe on the Thornapplc River after shots were fired near lhe Barry County Animal Shelter Tuesday at about 2:45 p.m. Patrolman Rick Argo said lhe men were apparently hunting deer from the canoe, chasing them toward their father, who was waiting with a gun on the embankment near the Riverside Cemetery. The deer were confiscated by the Department of Natural Resources and lhe guns were taken into evidence by lhe Hastings City Police pending further investigation. Hunter aeddentafiy shoot* ankte BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - Ail unidentified man was treated al Pennock Hospital for a broken ankle on opening day of gun season Saturday morning. Nov. 15 after he accidentally shot himself. Michigan State Police Trooper Sandra Larsen said the accidental shootin* occurred inside a shed al Lawrence Road near Foster Road as the man attempted lo step over an object while holding lhe gun. She said lhe man is a hunter safely instructor. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A 13-year-old Yankee Springs Meadows boy faces misdemeanor charges of assault and battery after he allegedly attacked another boy With a firmly packed snowball, a snowboard and his feet on Oct. 27. According to a report by the Barry County SnenfTs Department, the suspect hit the victim in the face with the snowball, causing his lip lo Meed, then struck hint with his snowboard and kicked him. Gang graffiti result* in four arrest* HASTINGS - Felony charges of malicious destruction of property are pending against three juveniles and one adull. whom Hastings City Police Detective Tom Pennock said are pan of a gang called the "Insane Street Mob.' pan of another gang called die Gangster Disciple* The three 16 year-olds and one 17-year-old reportedly confessed to spray painting gang symbols on lhe railroad trestle bridge behind True Value Hardware on Stale Street and onto the cement near the bridge Nov. 11. Pennock said. Gang graffiti also was spray pointed onto the Nonh Broadway bridge. Pennock said, an well as onto Haflinp High School entrance, wall* doors and cement Nov. 13. Pennock said a Haflinp City Police officer on petrol observed three individuals near die high school the night of lhe vandalism and gave chase. The officer lost sight of lhe suspects as they entered Swayzee's pond, Pennock said. 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"Mr. McNeill has probably explained lo you how long marijuana remains in your body," said Fisher, "...two months... so if you do it while you're on probation, we're going to find out about il... you can't get away with it." • Steven Austin pleaded guilty to proba­ tion violation. He was scheduled to be sen­ tenced on the conviction Dec. 4 al 8:15 a.m. • Matthew Hokanson, 22. of Hastings will appear for pre-trial Dec. 18. after the hearing was adjourned from Nov. 13. He Police have suspect in theft off antique* HASTINGS - A suspect will be questioned by police is connection with the theft of a large collection of antique dishware worth between $30,000 and $40,000, said Hastings Gty Police Detective Tom Pennock. The items were taken from a home in lhe 1000 block of David Drive Nov 12. One plate in lhe 1800s collection alone was worth $11,000. Pennock said. The incident remains under investigation and no charges have been filed. ---Imtot -■----1—— LriAUsnr* woman nera siappms noy 11 mm mi ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A Nashville woman who allegedly slapped her boyfriend in the face repeatedly on Nov. 8 faces misdemeanor charges of domestic violence. The alleged assault by the 27-year-old woman took place al lhe couple's home in lhe 10000 block of Assyria Road. stood mute on Oct. 30 on charges he as­ saulted a Hastings woman and fired a hand­ gun from a vehicle on Aug. 27 in Irving Township. HOPE TOWNSHIP - Police are seeking a warrant on charges of felonious assault against a 19-ycar-oki Kalamazoo man after he and a 29-ycar-okl Dchon man allegedly threatened a Schultz Road man with a baseball bat Oct. 19. The two men arc accused of following a man home from the Cedar Creek Grocery Store and waiting outside the entrance of lhe home with baseball bats. The pair allegedly knocked on the door and shouted threats to lhe victim. 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According to lhepolice report, a neighbor was awakened by lhe suspect as he walked back and forth from lhe store lo his car shouting profanity. __ ... Dunn was allegedly wearing a pair of mens' slippers taken during the break-m. He was also found have a pair of women's gloves in his coal pocket when he was apprehended, police said. New trooper joins Hastings police post Trooper Paul L. Gonycau. a recent grad­ uate of lhe 115th Michigan Slate Police Recruit School, has joined the Hastings post. Gonycau. one of 78 new stale troopers who graduated Oct. 31. is a graduate of Harper Woods High School and the Uni­ versity of Detroit Mercy. He has a bache­ lor's degree in criminal justice. His mother. Patricia Gonycau. lives in Harper Woods and his father. Thomas Gonycau. lives in Warren. During his schooling. Gonycau received 18 weeks of intense training in criminal law. criminal investigation, crime scene processing, patrol tactics, physical fitness, first air. firearms instruction, defensive tac­ tics and precision driving techniques. , Man crashes stolen vehicle in Grand Rapids YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Charges arc being sought against a Middleville man who admitted to stealing a car after he wrecked the vehicle in Grand Rapids Noy. 12. The 31-year-old man was a tenant of the Briggs Road address where the vehicle was parked when he look it. Wayland teen faces felony charge* YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Two felony warrants on charges of intending to sell drugs have been authorized against a Yankee Springs Meadows teenager after she allegedly attempted lo sell fake drugs lo kids in the neighborhood The 15-ycar-old female allegedly confessed to police that she tried to sell parsley as marijuana and flour a- cocaine in an attempt lo obtain money to buy cWhcs. according lo a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department The lecn also admilled lo having drugs in her home, but none were found by police. Cash taken in Family Dollar broak-in HASTINGS - A person who was cither still inside when the store closed or who had a key is thought to have taken about $150 cash from the Family Dollar Store in Hastings sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning. Nov. 16 and 17. according lo the Hastings City Police. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-11-27.pdf 284f0c034c1c9208c7c921eaa6074138 PDF Text Text City HaH move is on schedule GR Press writer 1st Friday guest StT^2 Seepage 3 Maple Valley is ‘goin’ Dome’ See Page 10 A 11 County authorizes SW Barry sewer suit by Elaine GUbert Assistant Editor Attorneys have a green light to initiate litigation, arbitration, stand still agree­ ments or other legal actions against archi­ tects. engineers and contractors involved with the Southwest Barry County wastewa­ couldn't accomplish out of the courtroom. County Commissioner Rod Goebel, act­ ing BPW chairman, said the BPWs action was primarily self-defense in view of the ter treatment plant and collection system. The action was unanimously authorized Tuesday by the County Board of Public out missing the statute of limitations. Time is running out for the BPW. Sewer Authority and County Board to take action because the statute of limitations expires soon. Once the statute of limitations ex­ pires. there is no legal recourse if there are design or construction flaws in the project. If all parties agree to enter into standstill Works (BPW) and Monday by the South­ west Barry County Sewer 4 Waler Author­ ity. which directly oversees operations of the Delton area sewage system. BPW members also voted to retain the Lansing law firm of Cohl. Stoker & Toskey. the same group of attorneys who represent the Sewer Authority and the County Board of Commisskmcrs. The basis of a possible lawsuit has not been stated publicly, but the wastewater treatment plant has not consistently func­ tioned properly since it was built in 1993. "I'm still going through the documents right now," attorney Rich McNulty of Cohl, Stoker & Toskey said after Tuesday's meeting. Earl Strater, vice president of Grand Rapids-bascd Progressive, engineers of the Delton sewage system project, asked the BPW wluU it hoped to accomplish that it statute of limitations. McNulty added that officials are trying "to make sure the system gets fixed* with­ agreements, they would agree not to assert the statute of limitations over a period of lime. McNulty said. Effectively extending the statute of limitations to a future date would give time for all parties to try to reconcile the wastewater treatment plant problems. County Administrator Michael Brown said Wednesday. Asked for specific expiration dates of the statute of limitations involved with the sewer project. McNulty said. "To be honest with you. the statute of limitations is kind of a gray area. In my opinion they have not yet expired, although they are repenting." Lloyd Goyings. chairman of the Sewer See SEWa SWT, chatinued page 1 A Time for thanks... Thanksgiving is a special time tor reflections about the goodness of God and Hto bountiful blessings. All over the nation, Americans will be observing the Nov. 27 holiday. Students al St. Rose School in Hastings had a head start last week al a special noon gathering of the student body Pictured here, are first graders in Sister Marie Ursula's class at St. Rose School. See page 3 for more photos of the school's pre-Thanksgiving feast. County sells Delton Locomotive property by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The abandoned former Dei ion Locomo­ tive Works buildings and properly soon will have a new owner. The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners Tuesday approved a purchase agreement to sell the county-owned prop­ erty to Richard L. Root of Delton for $26,100. The sale is set for closing before Dec . 31. "I’m happy that it’s going to be used productively and that somebody local will have it also," Commissioner Rod Goebel said after the meeting. Contacted at his home. Root said he has "no big plans" for the property at 120 Maple St., but is considering "some type of business." Root, an estimator for Stale Farm Insur­ ance in Kalamazoo, docs not plan to de­ molish the existing structures because he believes remodeling would be less expen­ sive than new construction. "It needs to be cleaned up and straight­ a* n*M of Mm'b four cereon. IfeHltoMr. oU (616) 623-5270. ened up," Root said of the property. Root’s was one of "four solid bids" the county received after it advertised to sell the property, Goebel said. Root was "willing to cash it out. take possession. The others involved financ­ Young iwuvs American penonns noop oancmg Four-year-old Angus Ogilvie uses his hoops to represent eagle wings during a presentation of hoop dancing at Head Start Monday. Ogilvie was asked to perform as part of a study by students on the Pilgrims and Native Americans. For more pictures and a story on his dancing, see inside this issue. ing." The County Board, which acquired the property through foreclosure last spring, had established a minimum bid of $23,000 for the sale of the property. Back taxes on the property amounted to $29,567 and the County Board this week said it would use funding from die sale to pay off most of that amount and authorized the county treasurer to “write off" the re­ maining 53.000-plus of unpaid taxes. The good news. Goebel said, is "now it (the property) will be back on the tax rolls. I'm happy that it's not sitting there as a nuisance that it's going to be an asset again instead of a big liability." Commissioners originally considered demolishing the largest of two buildings on the property because of its deteriorating condition, caused by vandalism. Last spring young people tried to set the building on fire. "There arc over 100 places where fires have started and extinguished themselves," Goebel has said. The county and the state of Michigan jointly became the mortgage holders of the Delton Locomotive property after the busi­ ness became defunct and owed the stale money from a $250,000 Community De­ velopment Block Grant to expand the busi­ ness back in 1986 The company manufac­ tured collector scale model trains for about seven years. A few years after receiving the state grant, company officials filed Charter 11 and then eventually bankruptcy in Novem­ ber 1990. In 1994. the County Board wanted to foreclose on the abandoned Delton Loco­ motive Works and turn it into a business incubator, but that did not materialize be­ cause of the legal complications. The state has signed off the mortgage of See L0C0H0TTVE, CMtimnd Rft 2 Woman charged in fatal accident at Felpausch Couuuurce. Love lac. of Bury County ■M *• Thonuppie Am Condi. For nore iafonuMioa, call the Suzanne Kay Elliott could spend up to two years in prison and have her driver’s li­ cense permanently revoked if convicted on two charges of negligent homicide for driv­ ing her boyfriend’s GMC Jimmy into the front entrance of the Hastings Felpausch The Heeltap Ana Chamber of Cmerri Chrixtmax Committee is oocoenpag local residents to bead together to light up the city with Meades Dec. J and 6. the dales for Food Center Oct. 3. killing two people. Joyce Margaret Hyde. 68. of Alto died shortly after the accident of blunt trauma to the chest. She had been inside the store wailing for a woman she was planning to meet when she was struck by the Elliott vehicle at about 4:30 p.m.. an accident witnessed by Hyde's husband, who was wailing outside the store. Also killed was Gerry Johnson. 39. of Ba Chriooms festival sad parade. The homes oa the Home to Home soft tear will have their walkways lit opwiOlamumri on Friday. Dec. 3. Middleville, who died eight days after the accident. He was critically injured when the Jimmy pinned him against a wall inside Chamber officials also an eacowagiag local residents to light op the store's entrance. The accident also caused about S22.OOO taminaries on Christmas Eve. damage to the store, which has since been (Mora BRIEFS coot papa 2) repaired. Charges, which also include a third count of being a minor driving under the influ­ Prosecutor Dale Crowley Friday. Count three carries a possible, maximum penalty of 45 days community service and/or a fine of $250. Elliott's license would also be suspended from 30 to 90 Michigan Slate Police Forensic Science Division in East Lansing. Results, received by officials Nov. 18 and obtained by the Banner through a Freedom of Information Act request, reveal that Elliott's blood con­ tained no evidence of drugs and a blood al­ days, if convicted on count three. Elliott’s father. Pal Elliott. 49, who served as family spokesperson to the local cohol content of .05. According to a letter by ’he crime lab to the Hastings City Police Department, the media after police urged his daughter to re­ frain from speaking to the press, died of an blood sample was not tested for marijuana content and no evidence of marijuana is apparent heart attack Sunday at Blodgett suspected, according to reports. Elliott told police that she consumed "one shot" of alcohol prior to the accident. Two unopened bottles of liquor were found inside the vehicle after the accident. "When Ms. Elliott was first arrested, ini­ tial review indicated the application of the Misdemeanor-Manslaughter rule, based on a preliminary finding of a blood alcohol level of .05 by a person under 21 years of age. might result in a charge of manslaugh­ ter - a 15 year felony." said Crowley in a ence, were authorized by Barry County hospital in Grand Rapids. Police expect Suzanne Elliott to turn herself in to be formally charged sometime after her father's Wednesday. Nov. 26 fu­ neral. Hastings City Police Assistant Chief Mike Leedy said Tuesday. Elliott. 20. is scheduled be arraigned on the charges in district court Thursday. Dec. 4. al 8 a.m.. when she is expected to plea to the charges. Crowley said authorization of charges was delayed while he and police officials awaited results of a toxicology test by the See ELLIOTT, continued page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 27,1997 News Briefs Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet for a special Christmas program at 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 8, at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library. The public is invited and asked to bring a $3 Christmas exchange gift, a holiday memory to share and good voices to sing with Becky Kahler. Christmas parade entries are sought The Hastings Lions Club is seeking float or marching unit entries for the annual Hastings Christmas parade al 2 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 6. The theme of this year s parade again will be “Of Christmas Past." Certifi­ cates will be awarded for best use of theme in each of four parade categories, children's, service and organizational clubs, churches and busincss-industry-retailcrs. A "Best of Show" traveling trophy will be awarded to the top entry, which will gel to keep it during 1998. Entries will be judged on overall ex­ cellence. originality and uniqueness of design. The parade route again will start at the Kmart parking lol. go cast on Court Street to Michigan Avenue, north and west to State Street and then return to Kmart. Those who want to have an entry may stop by the chamber office or call Lorraine Palmer al 945-3866. Christmas lights contest planned The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a holiday lighting contest for the upcoming sea­ son. Area homeowners and business own­ ers within a five-mile radius of Hastings arc encouraged to light up their places of residence or businesses. Separate judging and recognition will be giwa in business and residential - -a • TWiMEagaia das year foriif lol cal celebration Dec. 4-7 and lighting contest will be "Of Christmas Past." To register a home or business to be judged in the contest, call the chamber office al 945-2454 by Monday. Dec. I. Registration is necessary to ensure that judges arc aware of all Iwimcs or busincsscs that are decorating. Judging will be done between 6:30 and 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. A framed certificate will be awarded to the "Best of Theme" winner in the residential category. Business entries will vie for a first-place traveling plaque. The Holly Trolley bus will ravel a circuit that highlights the winning homes and businesses, and other Yule­ tide displays. For more information, call the chamber office at 945-2454. Thornapple Wind Band plan* concert The 50-mcmbcr Thornapple Wind Band, a non-profit, joint venture be­ tween Hastings and Lakewood, is re­ hearsing for a free family concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 in the Hastings High School lecture hall. Music will include "Fairest of the Fair" by Sousa; "Christmas Festival" and Chorales for Brass and Chorales for Woodwind by Leroy Anderson and an arrangement of "West Side Story." Guest performances from a Lakewpod High School woodwind quintet and a Hastings Middle School flute duet are part of the program, too. Band members come from as (ar away as Rockford, but are mainly from the Thornapplc River area, and that's why the ensemble selected its name. Directors of the group arc Joe LaJoye of Hastings and Dave Macqucen of Lakewood. The band is especially in need of clarinet and percussion players. Band rehearsals are held 7-9 p.m. in the Hastings High School band room on Thursdays until the Dec. 7 concert. For the second half of the season, rehearsals arc moved to Lakewood High School's band room in Lake Odessa for sessions on Feb. 19 and 26 and March 5 and 12. A concert in Lake Odessa is set for March 13. ‘Adopt a family’ campaign starts Names now are available to anyone who wants to provide Christmas baskets to the needy through the "adopt a family" program in Hastings. Tiie annual project, sponsored by Love Inc. and the Barry County Family Independence Agency, matches names of eligible families to people willing to contribute to making their holiday season a little brighter. The families have given permission for their names to be distributed to individuals, organizations, churches, office staffs, factory workers and others. Those who want to "adopt" families should call Love Inc. al 948-9555 be­ tween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sign-up should be done by Dec. 1 with Love Inc. or the HA. Holiday Home Tour is Dec. 7 Parish House with a hospitality hour. The actual tour will be from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Homes on this year's tour are owned by Steve and Mary Youngs. 422 W. Green St.; Dave and Emily Jasperse, 404 W. Green St.; Marshall and Kim Evans. 420 S. Park St.; the Rev. Kenneth and Helen Vaught. 1641 S. Broadway; Mike and Karen Livermore. 714 W. Woodlawn; and Tim and Stephanie Girrbach, 102 Sherbrooke Court. Yards sign* will identify each home as being part of the tour. Also included on the lour will be the newly remodeled Girrbach Funeral Home. The Holly Trolley will pick up "tourists" at the Episcopal Parish House and al each home on the tour. Tickets will cost $7. which includes the transportation on the trolley. They are available at Bosley Pharmacy. King's Music Center and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. They also can be purchased al the Parish House on the day of the tour. Red Cross balk Saturday night annu»! Red Oon •_ fflofidsy fiH^ill be held Saturda^ evening. Nov. 29, at the Hastings Moose Lodge. A social hour will start things at 7 p.m. and dance music will begin at 8. The music will be provided again by "Les Jazz" and by a classic rock band. "£cho'' Ticket prices are $10 for one and $15 per couple. Included in the price of admission is music, dance and food. There also will be a 50-50 drawing and door prizes. Members of the Moose Lodge also will prepare an all-you-can-eat buffet style breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, fried potatoes and toast for $5. Profits from that meal will be shared by the Red Cross and the Moose Lodge. Tickets are available at the Parkview Motel, the Credit Bureau, D & N Mortgage. Advanced Commercial Printers, WBCH Radio and the Bony County chapter of the Red Cross office. For more information, call 945­ 3122 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gun Lake plan* Christmas parade Lake will have its daughter Harriet Berry of Annapolis, Md.. Dr. Wesley G. Logan, who died Monday at the age of 88, was a "very admired physician who contributed greatly to our medical community and was instrumental in helping to recruit new physicians to move to our community.” according to re­ tired Dr. Larry Blair of Hastings. Logan had a private practice in Hastings from 1949 to 1975. He was primarily an obstetrician, and also performed gynecolog­ ical surgeries. According to Blair, Logan was "one of the original pioneers in the state of Michigan in using hypnosis during surgery and during deliveries." "Not only was he a strong contributor to our hospital, he was a strong contributor to our community," Blair said. Logan was a past president, district governor and Paul son Gene of Whitehall, son Arthur of Clio, and 25 grandchildren and great-grandchil­ dren. Logan was bom and raised in the Hush­ ing area and received a teaching degree from Western Stale Teachers College. He came to Hastings in 1929. where he taught alge­ bra, world history and music. In 1935 he entered the University of Michigan to pursue a degree in medicine, which he obtained in 1941. He completed an internship at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, and in 1942 entered the U.S. Army Medical Corps, where he served 44 months in various locations throughout the South Pacific. He was awarded the Bronze Harris Fellow of the Hastings Rotary. In 1968. he received the Rotary's "Red Rose" citation for community service. He was The Hastings Holiday Home Tour, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, will be held Sunday. Dec. 7. starting at 2 p.m. at the Episcopal Gun Former Hastings physician was well-liked in community first Christmas parade, sponsored by the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, al 11 a.m. Saturday. Dec. 13. The parade will start at the Hummingbird Arts & Collectibles parking lot. 2717 Patterson Road, and travel north to Chief Noonday Road. Lineup will be at 10 a.m. Those interested in taking part may call Jensen Marine al 792-9406 or the Gun ? ike Chamber al 672-7800. Gun lake also plans a holiday lighting competition, but registration must be done by Sunday, Nov. 30. Forms are available by calling Gun lake area businesses or the chamber al 672-7822. Entry categories include religious, traditional, children's favorite, best use of lights, commercial, most creative and best block or street. Participants arc asked to have their lights on from 6:30 to 9:30 each For information about gettinf involved in the band, call Macqucen at 374-3037 or LaJoye al 945-9766 or evening Dec. 9-21. The public may cast voles between Dec. 9 and 17. Winners will be announced Dec. 19. The Holly Trolley will take people talk to any Band Planning Committee member: Tracy Tcxter. Lynn McConnell. Harland Nyc. Jim Hilton, Kim Domkc. Mike Scobey, Kathy Scobey or Lori Wortlcy. on tours of lighting displays on Dec. 13. 14 and 21, beginning al 7 p.m. Pickups will be every half hour at the Gun Lake Community Church. Cost is 50 cents per ride. appointed by the governor of Kentucy as a "Kentucky Colonel" for his activities in Rotary international and the development of the Rotary exchange program. He was active as a Red Cross volunteer and in various senior service organizations. He served on the board of trustees and as an elder at First Presbyterian Church of Hast­ ings, and was a longtime member of the church choir. He played in the Hastings High School Operettc Orchestra, and in the Western Michigan College Band and Or­ chestra and the University of Michigan Marching Band. He was a longtime member of the Amer­ ican Medical Association and the Michigan Stale Medical Society, and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He helped establish the Barry Commu­ nity Hospice program and was the first president of the Hospice board. According Dr. Wesley Logan to Grace Lutheran pastor Mike Anton, who served on the Hospice board with Logan, the doctor was "obviously on the board be­ cause he wanted to be. because it was dose to his heart and was something he wanted to sec happen. He certainly worked dili­ gently to move in that direction. I really appreciated his altitude and his approach." Anton, who is chairman of the Pennock Hospital board of directors, said the board Tuesday passed a resolution honoring Lo­ gan. which will be presented to Logan's family. The board also voted to have the hospital make a contribution to Pennock Foundation in his honor. Logan died in Salisbury. N.C., al the home of his son, David, with whom Logan and his wife. Ernestine, had been living. Logan is survived by Ernestine, David. Star, the medical combat badge and a large number of overseas and combat ribbons. He was discharged with the rank of captain in 1946 . After military service he returned to But­ terworth Hospital for three years for the completion of a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. In 1949. he entered medical practice with the late Dr. A.B. Gwinn. In 1956 he became a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. After retiring in 1975. he worked for several years a* a field representative for the Joint Commission oa Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Following that, he worked part-time for six years at the Department of Veterans Medi­ cal Center in Battle Creek. He also enjoyed traveling, touring all over the U.S. and in some 80 other coun­ tries. Funeral services will be held in Hast­ ings. at the First Presbyterian Church, at 11 a.m. Saturday. Nov. 29. Burial will be at Forest Hill Cemetery in Evart. ELLIOTT, touMwmJ tram Paga 1 press statement Friday, explaining the by driving after slamming her finger in the charges. However. Crowley staled that "there is door, knowing she faints when in extreme pain, he indicated in his prepared statement. Pat Elliott had also revealed that a second blood alcohol test, taken in the form of a preliminary breath test al the Barry County no evidence that Ms. Elliott operated a ve­ hicle with an intent to injure anyone." Under Michigan law, a person with a blood alcohol level of .07 or less is pre­ sumed not to be too impaired to drive, said Crowley. "...a blood alcohol level of .05 was in­ sufficient to justify a charge of mansalughter. absent independent proof of Jail the evening of the accident, measured .03. That result was confirmed by the police report, also obtained via the Freedom of In­ formation Act. Elliott, whose 3-year-old daughter. Ash­ grossly negligent operation of the motor vehicle," he said, ' > • ley was with her when the accident hap­ pened. told police , she .was at the Shell Sta­ "Lack of grm* negHgehaa rias confirmed when this officeireceivcd the last crime lab report on Nov. 18 that showed Ms. Elliott had not consumed any controlled sub­ stances prior to the accident." Crowley tion at Soo* Michigro a*d.iGrero! Street when she shut her finger in the truck door. She then apparently felt like she was go­ ing to "pass out," she told police, and was going to sit in the vehicle al the gas sta­ tion for a minute for her head to clear, but decided to go to Felpausch instead because she did not want people to see her sifting in the vehicle and think she was "strange." Elliott told police that as she pulled into the Felpausch parking lol that "I guess I passed out" and remembers very little of what happened after (hat. according to the went on to state. Elliott, who admitted to having "one shot" about 45 minutes prior Io the acci­ dent. also maintains that she shut her fin­ ger in the vehicle's door just prior to the accident and believes she fainted as a result, she told police. Pat Elliott staled last month that his daughter has a tendency to faint when in extreme pain. Crowley felt that Elliott was negligent police report. According to witnesses, Elliott's vehicle struck a brown Buick in the parking lot. Plans for move into new City Hall still on schedule by David T. Young Editor City officials still plan to take posses­ sion of the new City Hall site in March and hope to have it ready for operation by sometime next July, the Hastings City Council was told Monday night. The new City Hall next year will be lo­ cated in what now is the MainStreet Sav­ ings Bank at the corner of Slate Street and Michigan Avenue. Meanwhile, MainStreet employees and officials are preparing to move into their new facility being built on West Stale Street between Wendy’s Restau­ rant and Subway Subs. The city has sold the present City Hall building and property to Barry County. “The bank says we’re still on schedule and we should be able to take possession (of the current MainStreet building) by March,” City Manager Howard Penrod told the council Monday evening. He added that hopes are still to be able to open the new building to the public by sometime in July, perhaps in lime for the next Mayor Exchange. City Council members discussed the floor plan for the new council chambers. The only disagreement was whether pub­ lic officials should be seated at a higher level than the visiting public for meetings. On one hand, it was thought that “elevated” council members could be more easily seen and heard. On the other hand, it was argued that such an arrangement could send the people the wrong message. “I think it’s imposing to go into a court­ room and the judge is silling higher,” said Councilman David Jaspcrsc. I think it bothers people... I think you want people to be as comfortable as they can be. I'd personally like to keep it as low as possi­ ble.” In another matter about the present day City Hall, thocouncil decided against dos­ ing the building on the day after Christ­ mas, Friday, Dec. 26. Penrod proposed the move, saying there isn’t much business conducted on such a day and only a skeleton crew operates, anyway. But Councilman Robert May said he felt it would be good for City Hall to be open on a day when some people could be off and be able to conduct some business. Councilman Joe Blcam said other local industries, such as Flcxfab and Viking, will be open that day and “If everybody else is working and City Hall is closed, it does­ n’t set well (with the public).” Councilwoman Evelyn Brower said city employees already will have Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day off, so it wouldn’t be unreasonable to have them work the day af­ ter each holiday. In other business at Monday night’s meeting, the council: • Approved a request from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Retail Com­ mittee to have the annual Sidewalk Days Friday and Saturday. July 24 and 25, 1998. Included was a request to close off Jefferson Street between State and Court streets. • Accepted with regret the resignation of Dave Storms from the Library Board and agreed to advertise for filling the vacancy. • Authorized Mayor Frank Campbell to sign a Community Development Block Grant agreement with the Viking Corp. The city will administer the $114,260 grant and contract with the Barry Intermedi­ ate School District, which will contract with Kellogg Community College to pro­ vide job training for about 130 workers. • Approved the recommendation of Po­ lice Chief Jerry San er to buy a 1998 Ford cruiser to replace the vehicle that was de­ stroyed recently in a car accident. Sarver said he expects to pay no more than $20.091 for the new car. turning it 180 degrees into a red pickup truck, before proceeding at about 40 mph through the front entrance of the store. "From statements made al the scene, as well as observations made by witnesses, it is very possible that Suzanne Elliott did pass out after entering the lol," the police report states. "It is not clear whether or not this happened prior to her vehicle striking the brown Buick." The report also reveals that witnesses re­ ported hearing the vehicle accelerate prior to entering the store. "The acoeieraiMn reported by wiinesaaa ronxt bay* been the result* of Elhotl'p foot resting on the (as pedal," stales the report, because police "could find no evidence' th suggest that the gas pedal or throttle link­ age stuck." In addition, Elliott had also stated to po­ lice she had nothing to cat during the day of the accident. According to toxicologist Dr. Felix Adatsi, director of the breathalyzer services section of the Michigan State Police, any fainting after shutting her finger in the door would have been immediate. "Adatsi did state that a young driver hav­ ing a blood alcohol level of .05 percent could exhibit characteristics of a higher blood alcohol in a more experienced driver. Mid that peripheral vision cold be affected at .05 percent," the police report reveals. * "If Elliott passed out from aa alcohol level of .05 percent, and alcohol ws the cause of passing out. Elliott would not have regained consciousness without clini­ cal intervention, according to Adatsi." the report continues. "Il was also staled that certain drugs in Elliott's system could en­ hance the alcohol's effects, but it would need to be something other than antibi­ otics." . Pat Elliott reported last month that his daughter was on antibiotics and "some other medication' for a strep throat and in­ fected tonsils. the Maple Street property in Delton, mak­ ing the county the sole owner. The county had been the administrator of the block grant loan, in which repayment was secured by the first mortgage. The county hired an attorney last year to proceed with foreclo­ sure and to ensure that the county would not be liable for the more than $1 million of leins that had been on the property. Delton Locomotive Works was founded in 1983 by Robert Schuster, who sold the company to Benton Harbor businessman Leroy Patterson in 1989. Patterson filed for bankruptcy the following year, shut down the comtvmy and abandoned the buildings. The company's equipment and rights to manufacture the highly-detailed G-gaage. 1/24 scale Delton Locomotive trains were purchased by Clarence Slaughter of Power Manufacturing Co. in Caledonia �The Heatings Banner - Thursday, November 27. 1997 — Page 3 Character education group compiles list of ‘valued attributes’ by Mary Warear Staff Writer A group of educators, parents sad mem­ bers of the community spent most of their time at a meeting on character education last week discussing the types of "valued attributes' they would like to see encour­ aged ia the Hastings School District and in the community in general. The group, which has the task of rec­ ommending to the Hastings School Board whether character education should be insti­ tuted in Hastings schools, also spent lime discussing various ways the district cur­ rently promotes valued attributes. The group, wanting to distance itself Irin the term "character education.' instead focused on the description "valued at­ tributes." Some valued attributes listed by the group were honesty, respect for others, re­ spect for the environment, respect for prop­ erty, courteousaess, tolerance, patience, in­ tegrity. trustworthiness, induslriousneu. being a good citizen. being responsible, having self control, caring for others, maintaining individuality, beiag demo­ cratic, having fun, and a person doing his or her "personal best" rather than basing behavior on others' standards. One woman told about how her daughter learned to concentrate on doing her "per­ sonal beat* ia school and then brought that ethic home, where she applied it to such things aa doing household chorea. Commenting about the list of attributes, a meeting participant said that she would be "appalled* if such values were not pro­ moted in schools. Another said that "if the committee endorsed these values, then you'll have some school personnel making an even greater effort to leach them. The value of this committee is to endorse these values and say, "We back you (the teachers) and encourage you to try harder to teach them." Another person said such values could be "emphasized not only in school, but as a community thing. It might be an exciting thing to emphasize in our town." Others said the leaching of such at­ tributes is just as important as teaching academic subjects, bccauae employers vahie those who have such character attributes. According to Superintendent Carl Schoeuel. "our most important job is to leach children, not subjects ' Schoessel said promoting these attributes with stu­ dents is *a part of teaching children * One parent espresaed concern that endors­ ing character education in the schools would invite government interference and limit parents' freedom to raise their childrea with individual beliefs and values. "The problem is politics.* the parent said. The leaching of character education is ’ govern­ ment generated,* he said, beginning al a federal level, then trickling down io a stale and local level. (The parent was referring to a state Board of Education policy on char­ acter education, which district! in Michigan to teach good character in schools.) Dave Arnold, director of educational ser­ vices for the district and moderator for the meeting, raid that endorsing certain valued attributes would not place the district in a situation of having to cowtow to state or federally mandated guidelines concerning character education. "We doal have to comply with any state procedure on that," he said. The stale Board of Education's policy "has nothing to do with what we want to do," he said. The parent also expressed concern that what may be agreed upon by the majority may not work for some individuals, whose freedom to choose what values they want to leach their children may be abridged, or who may be punished for their disagree­ ment with an established policy mandating certain character attributes. He asked, for instance, what would happen if the district, promoting the valued attribute of good citi­ zenship, decided that students would be re­ quired to do volunteer work, and one parent didn't want his child to do volunteer work. There doesn't appear to be anywhere where a dissenting parent has an option." would bring back in focus where we came from and act as a reminder of (the founding fathers' beliefs and intentions).* Another person agreed, saying "I think there is real value in people remembering and valuing the constitution." That person also said some of the valued attributes compiled by the group are "close" to those taught by the 10 commandments. He asked "how close can we skate to the separation of church and stale if we gel into areas taught by Christians and other faiths?" the parent said The parent pointed out that the high school student handbook contains language that allows for the arrest of parents in cer­ tain circumstances. (Owe reference, in a sec­ the meetings because al one time a member of the board thought the language in it might violate the Constitutional principle of separation of church and stale. Another person said students are subject to "influences the school cannot overcome" and that schools should not be held ac­ countable for everything students do. The school can't do everything." the person said. At the meeting, the group also compiled a list of some ways the district is currently promoting positive student behavior. Some of those included a "Caught Being Good" tion tilled "Use of police at Hastings High School." says in pan *.......When students or parents refuse to work within the estab­ lished policies of tile district and school __ we will not hestitate to call the police and initiate arrest and prosecution proceed­ ings") Beth Robb, assistant principal at the high school, said parents have a right to appeal decisions of the administration if they disagree with them, and while the ap­ peals process is under way. any punitive action against students and/or their parents is suspended until the appeals process is Another person, dressed up like Abraham Lincoln, suggested that "it would be nice to place (in the board or schools' policies) some quotes from our founding fathers. It Another participant asked why the Hastings School Board does not start its meetings with the pledge of allegiance. Schoessel said the pledge was not recited at program al Southeastern that rewards stu­ dents for positive behaviors, and a "Snicker Time* al the high school, in which stu­ dents are rewarded with a Snickers ice cream bar if they arc caught doing some­ thing good in the cafeteria such as picking up trash. The School to Work program is another way the district helps promote the types of behavior employer! are looking for ia graduates. Robb said. (Through the pro­ gram students learn what employers are looking for and the importance of having a good work ethic, being on lime, etc.) Rewarding students via student of the month programs, or handing out certifi­ cates indicating a student has improved in an area, were also listed as means the schools use to promote positive behavior. One meeting participant said awards like Student of the Month" may not be given to thoso for whom the awvds would have the most positive impact. When he was in school, the participant said, "it seemed like a small group of kids got all the kudos." Robb said at least one program has ad­ dressed that problem. Now that the alterna­ tive education program has been moved to a location separate from the high school, the district has instituted a separate alterna­ tive education honor roll. The Banner re­ cently primed the names of students on the alternative education honor roll, she said. The students whose names appeared in the paper — some of whom had never been on the honor roll previously and had never be­ fore been recognized in the newspaper for their achievements, were "proud" of being honored in this way. Robb said. Also on the list was peer tutoring, which allows students, among other things, to be expdbcd to positive role models. And the group listed activities like school sports and student dubs and organi­ zations as having the potential of promot­ ing positive behavior. The group made no decision on what kind of a recommendation to give to the school board, it will meet again in Janpary for further discussion. SEWER SUIT, canW—d from pass 1 Authority, said Wednesday "We hope that "It appears that whea the temperature is we can handle it through the arbitration with the parties involved... I’m not looting warm the plant functions fine. We've had forward to a long wit. I hope the parties are willing to come to the table.' Barbara Cidty. a Dekon resident who has been researching problems atthewaoKwaler treatment plant since last April, was pleased with the BPW and Sewer Authori­ ty's action this week. "They are protecting the statutes and I dunk it was a very cautious thing to do and proper thing to do," Cichy said after Tues­ day's meetiag. She and another Delton resident. Mm Hosier, have been lobbying officials to find a solution to the treatment plant problems became of their conceraa about the impend­ ing expiration of die stanme of limitations. "The important thing to remember is that the couaty attorney will be represent i^ the county Public Works rad the local (nnhority) board, protecting their imereais and not necessarily the interests of the 1.700 users of the (sewage) facility,* Hosier said after the mwring "Tim ahoraey captained to me that we would have to do dial (protect men) through our own privet, anorwy . or pursue it through the attorney 'All we want is for the thing to be made right, that's all, and we thank them for her help actually, b's a shame that it look ovar a year of everybody ignoring us to get duste.* Hosier said. During public cornmeal at the BPW meeting Hosier said "My only concern is that the 1.700 people who are paying for this system that have leiae (bar rase of the coat of the sewer project) against their homes and will have to pay the bills... The 1.700 people are all by themselves and I would just like assurances from you guys that you're not going to leave us out or keep us appraised of what you're doing ' He compiaiaed dim die BPW weal into a closed session, claiming attoracy-clicat privilege, before voting to authorize its mtorney Io take action. "We warn a system that worts. We doal believe aay increased mechanical costs should be oa backs of people... They ia good faith bought a product and it should have beea delivered to them and installed properly.* Hosier said at the meeting. Straler. who was not involved ia design­ ing the Southwest Barry sewage system, Ims beea Progressive's client liaison/project manager for the Delton area system before construction begin. There have beea some problems with the plant since it went into operation.* Straler said during a Tuesday afternoon in­ terview al the Banner office. 'Initially, where it (problems) really shows up is when the weather is cold because when the weather is cold the influent (sewage) comer ia below (specifications of)IO degrees centigrade* and the biological process is impeded breamr of that. Consequently, treated liquid discharged from the Delton plant is not meetiag the Michigan Department of Environmental some problems when the temperature has beea optimal but I think one of the reasons that those problems are happening is the plant requires a full-time operator aad there hasn't always beea a full-time operator there,* he said. A new full-time manager has recently been hired for the plant. Since such sewage treatment plants are living organisms. "not every plant in Michigan function, exactly the same... Un­ til you learn the personality of that plant, it will take some lime to make it function optimally.* Straler said. Duriag the plant's fast year of operation. Progressive had hoped that the state's ni­ trate levels could be achieved ia winter month, as more rtistomsn were hooked into tha system. inesmsiag the amount of influent that would hopefully raise the temperstwe within the pleat 'sad eventu­ ally get it back to where it wm supposed to be. die way it wm designed. "...With that we were looking at the ideas of insulating the tanks, which has happened, and puniag an roulmed cover oa top of the basins so that the heat is kept within the basins. That's basically the recowunendations al ibis point," he Mid, not* iag that technology regarding the insulated coven just recently became available. Progressive is waiting to see how those recommeadstions actually work. The moulreed cover is supposed to be in­ stalled ia mid-December. That's later then what we had initially hoped for, but given the mmufnrtum'i schedule aad some other issues, that hasn't happened ns quickly ns we'd like to see it.* he said. Some citizens have wondered why mea­ sures to try to correct problems didn't hap­ pen immediately whea they were discov­ ered "Our recommendation, have been fairly consistent from the begiaaing. but we don't implrmral them.* Straler said. "We actually recommended the cover back ia April of 1996... It's up to the Sewer Au­ thority aad Board of Public Works to put those things into practice. In defease of both of them, there were ongoing steps, things that were being tried, ongoing prac­ tices. He said both boards were doing what they thought was prudent "without spend­ ing people's money" and we were trying things oa a step-by-step basis and we have beea communicating with the DEQ. They've been appraiaed where we have been going oa this whole process here. The dti- zeas groups have just felt diet the progress has beea unsatisfactory .* Straler said la addition to Progressive, he said. *1 think the Sewer Authority and the Board of Public Works have worked very hard to try to make this be a successful project for the community...! still think it can be success­ ful; r's just going to take some lime. Progressive has absorbed the costs of its services in trying corrective measures. Straler estimates that in the last three years Progressive has absorbed "tens of thousands of dollars trying to resolve the Quality's total and inorganic nitrogen lim­ its of five milligrams per liter. Microbes issue. "All the design portion we have ab­ cannot effectively break down the nitrogen at the cooler temperature. "It's a misnomer when they call it a me­ chanical plant when in actuality it's a bio­ logical process with a mechanical system... Il's a living organism from the standpoint if you had any other livestock it needs feed, oxygen, water and it needs to be warm. And if you don't have one of those four things then the plant can be sick and not function as it was originally designed." sorbed. anything related to the plant being out of compliance from the design portion — the background work, the research for Straler said. the cover, the shop drawing review, the co­ ordination issues — we have absorbed; that has not been a charge to the Authority or the Board of Public Works," Straler said. When the cover is installed. Straler is volunteering his lime to help install it along with a manuf-uurer's representative and a hired helper. "So even from that standpoint, we at Progressive will be paying for that portion or at least my lime to help with the instal­ lation. We're not trying to abandon the sewer authority or the couaty. We look at them as our client and we're trying to do what we can to help them resolve the is­ sue. '...The intention is we warn the plant io function the way it should.* Straler said. There's only so much of that we can do ourselves. The plant has to be operated property. We don't operate the plant. There are a whole myriad of variables that we cannot control. The bottom line for us is that we want it to be a good functioning project for everyone when the thing is completed. Unfortunately that hasn't beea the case to this point. The state's total and inorganic nitrogen limits are SM st five milligrams per liter for the plant. That's supposed to be cm a daily basis. Last year from June to June, we averaged seven parts per milliliter. Al­ though there were some problems with the plant al different times, overall on a yearly average it functioned pretty well, at least based on the data I was given from the treatment plant.* Straler said. The DEQ has said the current excessive nitrate discharge is not harming the envi­ ronment because it vents into a wetland. Progressive has not experienced a similar problem with aay of its other sewage plants. Before the Delton plant was built. *we actually had a peer review done of the plant. We actually hired someone else to review die plant for us and the issue did not come up. It was not anticipated. Officials aad some citizens have said some of the sewer pipes have not been placed al proper depths. Straler said. To my knowledge there are no pipes out there that are less than minimum depth. If there arc, those pipes were installed unbe­ knownst to us at the time. The contractor I thought functioned very well on that pro­ ject and generally if we had a problem that we discovered later oa that was a mistake aad we pointed it out to them, ia every in­ stance that I know they went back and fixed it.* *1 know its been said that the pipes were less than the minimum depth, but if it is. it's without our knowledge because we wouldn't accept that, h's unacceptable.* he said. Board member helps colobrate American txjucauon wook Huttings School Board member Eugene Haas helped students at Central Elementary celebrate American Education Week last Friday. Hera students pre i ent Haas with a packet of information on their school and a present during an assembly. Later, Haas served cake to students and rood to kindergartners. Other school board members also visited driferent elemontaries In the district last week, to interact with students. Grand Rapids Press columnist to visit First Friday Dec. 5 John Douglas, the Grand Rapids Preu columnist and film critic who calls himself "a professional pain in the neck." will be the guest speaker al the First Friday forum Dec. 5. The program, as always, will held at noon that day at the Tbornas Jefferson Hall. comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Youth admits to shooting two horse worth $12,000 A IS-year-old Hickory Comers boy has admitted to police he purposely shot two hones near his Sheffield Road home in Barry Township Wednesday, Nov. 19. The two hones had to be euthanized by a veterinarian after being critically injured by the gunshot wounds. The boy apparently used a .22 caliber weapon belonging to his mother and step­ father to shoot the Percheron. belonging to 12-year-old Tiffany Woolley of Hickory Comers and a second horse, a thoroughbred owned by Beth VanderPloeg of Augusta. Both hones, worth an estimated $6,000 each, were kepi at the Woolleys' in the 2000 block of Sheffield Road, according to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Ppolice raid Tiffany and her 16-year-old brother. Brandon, were preparing to feed the horses between around 4 p.m. Wednesday when they noticed the horses acting "strange." Tiffany told police she went into the field to get the horses when she heard gunshots, which then began to ricochet over her head, hitting the fence and water trough nearby. Both horses, found Io be bleeding from one centimeter bullet holes in their sides, were transported to the Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic, where they were treated for shock. Dr. Robert Emery then referred them to the Bergman Veterinary Clinic in Cassopolis where Dr. Gary Fedore euthanized the horses after discovering the shots had tom their stomachs. The youth who admitted shooting the horses said he was home alone that afternoon, watched some cartoons for a short while and then decided to take the gun and shoot some bottles, he told police. He then decided to shoot the horses "purposely." he said. Juvenile charges against the boy have been requested and police have asked that the boy be forced by the court to pay restitution. Douglas writes a frequently controversial column on the editorial pages of the Press. His views on such subjects as freedom of speech, pornography and hunting consis­ tently have prompted citizens' complaints in many letters to the editor. Douglas has lived in Grand Rapids since 1970. when he came to this area as a maker of TV commercials and educational and in­ dustrial films. He had his own company for a period before he joined the Preu part lime as a film reviewer in 1977. He went to full lime in 1981 as a columnist and critic for films, videos, books on tape and magazines. He now also reviews films on a Channel 13 TV program Fridays between 5:45 and 6 p.m. Douglas earned his bachelor's degree at Marietta College in Ohio and went to New York to work for a film company. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and taught motion picture photography. He later worked on a master's degree al Wayne Stale University before coming to Grand Rapids. Douglas said he enjoys his job al the Press and his "notoriety." He said he enjoys critiquing films the most, but "some films are better than others, of course." He said he hopes to make the next First Friday a "free flow" session with lots of in­ teraction between him and the audience. The forum is held at noon on the first Fri­ day of each month al the Thomas Jefferson Hall, home of the Barry County Democratic Party. Those attending may bring their own lunches or light fare can be purchased al the hall. �p*o* * — The Hastings Banner - Thursday, Norember 27,1997 FINANCIAL Left negotiate fairness before “fast track” Dear cditer: President Clinton it once again liking Congress to give him fax track authority for negotiating irate agreement!. Fam track allows the president to negotiate trade tremies ihat Congress can nor amend Congress must vote the treaty up or down The North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, was negotiated with virtually no protection for agriculture, labor or the environ­ ment. Promises by the adminiantion to make side agreements to address these issues have fallen flat. The administration now wants io add Chile first, then all of Central and South America Io NAFTA. They argue that without fen so-called "free trade." the rest of the world will claim our export markets. This ignores the fact that we have traded and exported since the nation was formed and would continue to do so. with or without NAFTA. What have we gotten from free trade so far? We have turned a trade surplus with Mexico, into a trade deficit with Mexico and our other trading partner Canada, of over 500 billion since Jan. I. IW4. We have also gotten Hepatitis A from Mexican urawbenim. E-Coii. quite possibly from imported ground beef, cycknpora from imported raapbeniea and sal­ monella from other fruits mid egauMii of Ute hundreds of truckloads of produce rwimfag our borders daily, less than I percent is inspected. This latest feel nek proposal includes a high­ ly controversial international economic agree­ ment called a Multilateral Agreement on Investments (MAI). This agreement, (negotiat­ ed in secret) was designed lo make it easier to move capital, including factories from one country to another. The MAI will directly impact local, stale and federal laws that aeek to make corporalions responsible lo any forces outside of fee market, including human rights, worker rights, consumer rights, the environment and local economic development Il would grant "retimml treatment" and "most favored aatioe" autos lo investors and require feet each country hern all mvenors and countriea the tame way. Tax incentives and laws designed to foster the growth of farmer owned cooperatives or any nfeer national, state or local enterpriau would be considered discriminatory against foreign investors and would be out­ lawed under the MAI. The MAI would prevent governments from placing any sort of controls on foreign investment. Fast track should not be granted the president, until existing trade agreements are renegotiated to crease some fairness for agricuhm and labor. Carl Mcllvain. President Michigan Farmers Union Hastings rvtonafiY rnena u re* to do iimiuiui I recently read the Benner’s account of for­ mer Stale Rep. Lynn Joke dal’s speech at the First Friday forum of October. 19*7.1 thought the piece by David Young waa excelleni. Ore quote by Joan Jacobson caught my eye. She voiced her objections to our including as residents close relatives who do not currently reside in Michigan. To quote: ~1 see Michigan as a suicide haven. I don't think people should come to Michigan to commit suicide.: The Merian's Friends committee discussed the issue of residency a great deal. We finally concluded that we should include close relatives in our definition. If our proposal becomes law. your parents, brothers and sisters. adult children and their spouses would be included as resi­ dents. Like many families. 1 have a 95-yeer-oid mother living in Ronda. My wife has a 92-yearoU mom ia South Carolina. My sister lives in Delaware, my wife's sister lives in Mamachuaens. We have grown children who live in Florida and California. If one of these cloae relatives develops a fatal illnem and wants to come home to die wife the aid of a physician, then we think it should be allowed. We of Merian's Friends are Dying to be mer­ ciful. To contact Merian's Friends, call I-8MI-2170700. Sincerely. Edward C. Pierce. M.D. Chair. Merian's friaads Northville Uncokft Thank*<Mnc proclamation le the adbar: This is the Thanksgiving Proclamation of I M3 by Abraham Lincoln "It has seemed to me fit and proper that the gifts of God should be solemnly, reverently, aad gratefully acknowledged with one heart and one voice by the whole American people. I do there­ fore. invite my fellow citiaem Io eel apart and observe die Iasi Thursday of November next aa a day of Thanksgiving and praise to uur benefi­ cent Father, who itnenalh in the het"— May we remember. It is not the Indians, nor the pilgrims we are thanking- it’s our gmt God who bestows the blessings upon us. Story unfolds in door Mnd ■ Dear editor: 1 wanted » share a very special "buntiug" story with you. Last Sunday my husband and 12-yuar-oid son were silting in a blind where a friend of ours. Rod Schad. used lo sit. Sadly Rod died earlier this year, but we still call it "Rod's spot " My husband and eon had ’acem killer" on. Hearing a commotion in die woods behind them, they turned around to ere a button buck (too small to shoot). The buck walked into fee blind and gently sniffed my husband's leg. Than it turned around to where my son was staaufiag. It licked his kree and tten his gloved hand When my husband saw this he thought. I wonder if die deer is getting a liale team before he bites him." But my son stood very sdll and the deer remained calm. Then the deer look a couple of steps away, turned around. Itched my son's leg once more time and walked off. It was an unforgettable experience for Mar and son. and we know that Rod a etching from heaven got a real good chuckle out of k too. Debbie Waller Middkville hISngsBaNNER DWoUrei to afe* sreenree y Barry Canty Sim 7*56 Putrefied by. . JteMh* Bearer. Ire. * 9wen st JAU OvaeNce me 1«MH UnHni Harangt, M 4tOM-<M02 • KWSB00M • David T.MxjngjEtfkrj Elam* Gfoart (iHUnrEeton MaianMudry GndySmah MaryWamar Jremo >JVTTWn Rn*K7y FIMDVl Ruth Zachary • ADYEBTBIM DmiTMUT • OBMrfMd ad* acnpiBd Monday trough Friday • a.m lo 5 30 pjn.. Sauntay • 30 a.m. ■ Noon Scott Omman Cindy OWN Jarry Johnson Dan Buarga fablerip tian Rata*: 425 par yaar in Bany County S27 par yaar in adjoining countiaa $29 00 par yaar aiaawhara POSTMASTER Sand addraaa change* to: RO Bm B Hastng*. Ml 49054 0802 Second Cla** Poatage Pad at Hashnga. Ml 49058 It is He who hen the power to change individ­ uals sad circumstances. and is returning m •enptere lay*. That 1:2, “a Mfo and knowledge nesting on the hope of emai life wfoch God. who does mh lie. promiaed before foe beginning of time " (N1V.) A grateful Christian. Joyce Kelly. Hastings Millions of Americans spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones, counting their blessings and looking forward to even happier times in the new year. I. for one. have a lot to be thank­ ful for.My family is healthy and happy. Our seven grandkids are wonderful. And I have been blessed with this wonderful opportunity to serve so many people as their representative in Congress. It's a lime of year for counting our blessings. But it's equally important that we remember those who aren’t so fortunate. There are too many families in this country whose dining room tables will not be as happy this Tkmksgiving. Too many families have children lost to alcohol or drug abuse. As I travel in the district this month, catching up with constituents and offering to help out where I can. I am going to ask those I meet for their ideas in how lo successfully Tight this drug war tn our communities. Recently. General Barry McCaffrey, the federal Drug Czar, asked me and some ether members of Congress to offer our ideas on a new drug strategy for 1998 and beyond. I intend lo take that opportunity lo let federal official know how you - parents, neighbors, teachers, youth leaders and other cit­ izens - feel. Let's give Washington what it needs most: common sense ideas on how Washington can best work with communities. After a decade of success in fighting under­ age drug use. more and more 1 worry that we are losing our battle against drugs. An entire gener­ ation of children and their families are being engulfed by the twin evils of alcohol and drug abuse. It is not some gruff stranger in a turnedup trenchcoat starting these kids on drugs, it’s often one of their friends. A new report from the organization PRIDE, for example, reveals that one out of every 10 middle school students is a monthly drug user. And the number is climbing. Just as distressing - of the 140.000 students sur­ veyed. only 31 percent - less than a third reported that their parents warned them much about the dangers of drug use. But there is some good news in Washington. As some of you may have read. Michigan was in line to lose 19 percent of its federal funding for drug treatment programs next year, giving other slates more money. 1 introduced an amendment and was able to convince other members, both Democrats and Republicans, to join me in fighting this change. We were suc­ cessful and Michigan will get the addifional S14 million. But for all that is done in Washington, we all know the best work is accomplished right here at home. Call my offices in Charlotte (517-543­ 0055). Jackson (517-783-4486). Battle Creek (616-965-9066). Adrian (517-265-5012) or Washington (202-225-6276) or send them to me in Washington at 306 Cannon Office Building. Washington. D.C. 20515. Together, let’s make next Thanksgiving a time of hope for families plagued by foe demons of drug and alcohol abuse. FOCUS V ftxnwredty Mart D. Chrirtenagn ■ffifetasfiJmeeaadCn. Know your goals when looking for a broker Developing a successful, hrngterm releion■liip with a broker means finding someone you can trust and feel comfortable with. But before you can feel comfortable with someone else, you first must know yourself. Here me a few questions lo think about before you look fir an investment professional: Where do you warn to be 10. 15 or 20 years from now? Thu helps you focus on fore-term foals rather than short-term results. For exam pte. if your fotig-term investment goal is a core­ fixtable retirement, make that come alive by picturing yourself in your ideal retirement re­ tire. What kind of income will you need to enjoy this dream? Now you have a tangible foal on which to put a price tag. Where are you today? This is a timbre pore. Inventory your assets Property invent­ ed, will they grow enough to pay for your dream? Reasonably project what fee value at your cunem meets will be when you ptan to use them If that comes up feort. determine what will be required to meet there furore needs. What kind of risks are you prepared to take? Don't answer loo quickly. Many people cou­ ture risk with profit They femk you don't nuke money if you don't take a few chances. One way to view risk objectively is to rek yourself whet hes beea your moat successful investment over the yean. What has beea your wont? Consider there two. aad evaluate the risks of each. Be honest Don't consider a hot day u fee casino or a few bucks made on a high-frying mock a successful investmem. Look st those made you financially stronger. Answering fee risk question also helps iden­ tify your view of success. One person meycou- objectivreareare Thu s why H's so vitaf for always honor fees objectives to carry them oaL Know Your legislators: UAtasato Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4*22. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Mtattigen Are. FeMsto Bufidky. Room 134, Grind Rapids, Mich. 4*603. phone (618) 466-2531. Risk Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few oondHone Riat must be met before they will be published. The requirements are.• AH letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. 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Linde Kfitogr, district repreeentofive, 42 W. 10fii SL. Hofired. Mtoh. 49423, phono 3*5-0030. I Instinge and Cnull eton townships, Rw efiy of Itoglinge, *■ ttoper two4hMa of nofM Townsnip ano a any poevon or BManorw Towntrap), lozs LongworV) Houaa Offtoa Building, Waattington D.C. 20615, phone (302) 225-3*31. DMM offtoa: Room 156, Federal Bufidtog, Grand Rapids, Mtoh. 49603, phone (61*) 451-8353. Mok ImMi, Aepifitiiran, 7Bi Dtotrict (Mreda Grove, Jotafetoan rexl Aaeytta lownsnips *no mo*t or tMMwnoro i ownontp), mo (Xiooo show* raouR* o* Reproeentativea, 306 Cannon Houaa, WaaNngton D.C. 20616, phone (202) 225*278. Chariot* dtotrict offtoa: 121 8otdh Cochran Are. phone (517) 643­ 0055 District fUd raptMMWivo Soro Unfowtor. Pieaidenrs comment Una: 1-202-466-1111. CapM Information Una for Congroaa and me Senato: 1-202-224-3121. MtoMgret Lngtotahaw Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mtoh. 48500, phone (517) 373-3400. Stale Senator Joanne Eaanone, Rapubfioan, 23rd Dtotrict (al of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State CapM, P.O. Bor 30096, Lntng, Mtoh. 48009, phone (517) 373-3780. Mato Rapeafefeitoltee Terry Oafgar, Rapubfican, *78> Dtotrict (afi of Barry County), Michigan House of RaproaanMvae, Stole CapM. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mtoh. 48909. phono (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 27, 1997 — Page 5 Thanksgiving feast enjoyed at St. Rose School Learning about the Tint Thanksgiving includes a usiy approach to education every year at St. Rose School in Hastings. About 130 students Friday gathered to­ gether in the church basement to give thanks for their blessings and dig into 75Ibs. of roasted turkey and all the trimmings Volunteer cooks and servers at the St. Rose School Thanksgiving feast included (from left) Theresa Purchase. Mary Lou Gamache. Maureen Dudley. Barb Williams. Laurie Elmen, Connie Neil, Mike McPtnllps, chairman; Susan Mix. Ann Mils, Lisa toerfe, Laurene Rugg, Sherry Cusack and Cindy Cary. - even rutabaga The rutabaga is a special request menu item from Principal Steve Youngs. He per­ sonally serves up helpings of the mashed yellowish turnip to students as they go through the Thanksgiving feast lunch line. Youngs said his parents, the late Buzz and Gladys Youngs, always served rutabaga at all their holiday meals and he likes to carry on the tradition at the school's Thanksgiving banquet. Michael McPhillips. chairman of this Decisions, decisions. Logan Potter contemplates the dessert choices. year’s Thanksgiving fe <st. said he appreci­ ated the donation of three 25 lb. turkeys from Plumb's Foods. Waiting patiently for their turn to get in line tor th* Thanksgiving meal are sixth grader* in Diane Brighton * das*. In the foreground, from left, ar* Tommy Girrbach, Ashley Gtoton, Kristina Elmen, Vincent Stavala. Matt Hollman and Ben Williams. Seth Haynes Is ready to feast on th* turkey dinner, cooked and prepared by parent volunteers. Principal Steve Youngs (center, right) serves heaping spoon* of rutabaga to St. Rose Students during the feast. Waiting in line in the left foreground is Bianca Iberia. Flanking Young* are Maureen Dudley and Connie Ned. 7 (11/27) Helping the children with dessert selections wore Laurene Rugg and Lisa Iberte. WRO7CTFW5ON 721 Bohom Drwa HMtinp, Michigan 49050 Waphona: (616)945-0739 Dafendont noma(t) and addrwufas) SCOTTY IH McClfUAND Address: Unknown boat known oddrere. 525 fcnmn Aea. Wat, <60435 Wapnona: Unknown TO Scotty la. McCWWd ITI5O0DCTED Dressed in handmade Native American-styfe attire. Michael Purchase and Abbey Fulmer arrive at the least. Keep friends and relatives "IM TOUCH" with their hometown. Give them a subscription to The Hastings BANNER. Cali 945-9554. Nowmbw 3, 1997 (12/111 Children at St. Rose School seemed to be in a cheerful and talkative mood during their annual Thanksgiving feast. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 27.1997 1997 Thanksgiving dinner cost slightly higher The cost of the traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner increased ever so slightly this year, but the traditional holiday meal remains a relative bargain, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBR. In its annual survey of the price of basic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table. Farm Bureau found the average cost of this year's traditional holiday feast for 10 - includ­ ing turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the trimming - at S31.75. a modest 9-cent increase from last year's $31.66 average. Basic market adjustments appear to be the biggest factor in the 9-cent increase in the over­ all average, according to Farm Bureau econo­ mists. Of the items on the survey. Five increased in price - but only slightly, according to Ken Nye. director of the Michigan Farm Bureau's Commodity and Environmental Division. The Ian** increase was a 10-cent jump in the price of sweet potatoes, which averaged $1.92 per three-ounce bag. The cost of living in the United States is going up." said Nye. "If there is a price differ­ ential from year to year in certain commodities, that's pretty much normal. We can't expect wages to go up and not have the cost of certain food items go up just a little.” The Farm Bureau shopping list includes turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with but­ ter. peas, cranberries, a relish tray of carrots and celery, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and beverages of coffee or milk. Turkey prices increased just I cent per bird from last year's survey. A 16-pound bird cost survey shoppers an average of $13.47 - X4 ‘Worship Together.,.at the church of your choice. Weekly schedule of services are area Hastings churches for your convenience. CIUICH OF THE NAZAMNE. 1716 North Braadhafal Hmm Ptotor Suafay Service* 9:45 s.m. Suaduy School Hour; 11:00 a.n. Monui* Wonfoa Service; 6.-00 p.m. EveaService; Wedaeedey: 700 p.m. Services far Adeiu. Teem and Ckilhee. HARINGS FME METHODIST CWUftCM, Comer S«e Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel GrayMI. Senior Ptotor; Rev. n—’♦ Brad. Aaaociate Ptotor Ptaae 945-9121. Sunday - 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Wonhip; 5:00 p.m. Teem. 6K» p.m. Evening Cetebrv fioa far Adnta. "Kids Alive*' far GRACE LUTHUAN CHUBCH.* 259 E. North St.. Midmel Anion. Ptotor. Phom 945-9414. Smntey, Nov. 30— lOXHa m. Holy Com­ munion; 1:45 a.m. Sunday School (ad «m). Tlmnday. Nov. 27 IfrOO a.m. TWafc*ivi^ W«*p; 1:00 p.m. AA. Smnrday. Nov. 29 — 4:00 p.m. Ingairen; 8:00 p.m. NA. Monday. Dec. 1 - 6:30 p.m. Bog Dinner. Tuesday. Dec. 2 700 p.m. Shepherd Comm.; 7:30 p.m. OA. Wodaeaday. Dec. 3 1000 a.m. Wordwatchen; 6:00 p.m. Sapper; 6:30 p.m. TAA; 700 p.m. Voyen. Sarah Circle after — HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West Stale Road. Hmdage. Mich. James A. ChmpM. tator. Sunday School 9:30 a. m., daaaes far ail ages. Monring Wordrip I(k45 a m. Nurawy pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. b. -00 p.m. Wedneadey activities 7:00p.m. me: Rmnbows or J.J. Bi­ ble Qua («es 2 fora*h 7 or fim grade). Kide Club or Junior Bible Quia (*i 0-12); Yorah Mminries or Teen BMe Quiz (^es 13-19); Adak BMe Study - No *e limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. HarrtiT Ml 4905g. Ptotor Carl Litchfield Phone 367-4061 or Dnriene Pickard. 945-5974. Worririp Services: Sunday. 9:00 a.m. Rev. Ken Va^ht; 11:00a.m.. Rev Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 a m. for all <es. 4-H. Mondays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY. Sunday. 5<O p.m. Conununity Breakfast on third Sam win)' each mouth 8:00 am., freewill offering. We welcome you to our rhurrh family with the warmth of Christ's Love, aad the fellowship of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN BIBLE CHURCH (formerly the Hastings Grace Brethren Church). 600 RawaBRd.. I arifeaaatof Hmri^e. Rus Sarver. Pastor ErerrMr. 9454224. Suafay Services: 9:45 a.m. - Bfole Cbmm - for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Mornreg Wonhg». Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ kie Smdy - Staring Your Faith; 5:30 p.m Yomh mm* with "Youth With a Message'". 945-9224; 6:30 p.m. - BMe study far HI. • T. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 005 S. Jefferson Fafaer Charles Fischer. Pastor Sanwday Mam 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8:00 a m. aad 11:00 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. Wheelchair accessible and elevator. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday 6 00 p.m. Youth Meetings. Juaior-Scuior High. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brew Braahsm. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School al 10:00a.m.; Wor­ ship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service at 600 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer BMe 7:00 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pmtor Susan Trowbridge. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 am.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Box 63. Haatiaga. Ml 49058 PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD, B30 N. Broadway. Hastings. Phone 945-3195. Worship, praising. feRowship. Sunday. 10 a m. and 6 p.m.; Wrdmiday 7 p.m. Aho Raiuhow I ranting Cemer. child care. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lata Rd.. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pmtor. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Childrens Chnrch. Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m.. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednes­ day 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South al M-79. Larry Hubtey. Pastor. Church phone 945-4995. Office hours. Wad./Thnrs. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Pmtor. Lisa Stevens. Director of Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all (toon. Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH-AM 1220 al 10:30 a.m. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 am.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; and Worship 1140a.m. widi child care for infants and toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for *es 5 thru 2nd grade; Mi-Hi Youth Fellowship 4:00 pm.; Sr. Hi Youth FeRowship 5:45 p.m. Wedmafays: Pioneer Clubs for children Kindergarten thru Fifth Grade 4:30 p.m. Thursdays: Adah Handbells 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Nov. 27 — Ttta*v* Dwocr at 1:30 p.m. m Fellowship Hall - reservatiosu regarded - call 945-9574 or 945-4701. Sunday. Nov. 30- First Sunday of Advent - Christmm caroling 10:50 a.m. in sanctuary prior to worship service. Thursday. Dec. 4 — Community Prayer Ser­ vice 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. in sanc­ tuary. Satorlie)1. Dec. 6 — Church float in Christmas Parade 240 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 — Second Suiufay m Advent — Christmas caroling 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Dec. 10 U.M. Women Luncheon followed by Organ Concert by Pastor Buff Coe — hmchcon is S3 — call reser­ vations to Marion Furrow. 945-2849 by Monday, Dec. 8. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRBT, 541 N. MichigM Ave., Haatiags. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: BMe Classes IO a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wafaraday: BMe atody 7 p.m. Norman Herron, Maiarr. Phone 945-2938. BMe Survey on videos in the home. Free BMe Cor­ respondence Course. day School; 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Wafaaifay 6:45 p.m. Wmrion (grades K-5di); Yorah FeRowship 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (grades 6-I2RI). Thursday 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. (Child care provided) FLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowtu*. Ml 49050 616)758-3021 church phone. Sunday Service: 9:30 a m.; Sunday School 1140 a.m.; Sands)' Evening Prayer Time 640p.m. Wednesday. BMe Study. 740 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd.. Hrants. Ml 49051. FMher Gale Jotaaoa. Vicar. Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m weekdays or all day weekends. Sunday Mornu* Mass 1040 a m. - 1928 Book of Common Prayer. ST. ANDREW'S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting at 502 E. Bond St. (Haeti^i Church of God building). 9 a.m. Holy Communion 1st and 3rd fundsys. Morning Prayer 2nd and 4th Suiulays. 1928 prayer book FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E. Woodfowu. Haatings. Kevin Starkey; Aaron Welch. Minister of Muaic. Moraang Worship 9:45 and 1140 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 aad 1140 a.m. for children and adata. Family Hour640p.m. Sun­ day evening. Monday: First Mon­ day of the Momh Mon's Time Out. Wedneadey: Sr. High Youth. Jr. H*h You*, aad Awun at 6:30 p m BMe Study aad Prayer 740 p.m Thursday: Faithful Men. rrahhil Woman. BMe Study. Woman's BMe Study Call church office for more information. 948-8004 NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Mau Saturday evening 6:30 p.m. . GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple Valley High School Pastor Don Roscoe. (517) 852-9228. Morning Celebration 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, adult small group ministry, leader­ ship tramiag. This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WHEN FUNERAL NONE of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK of HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER and REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY 'Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan medal all services. For more infor­ mation call 948-9327 or Rev. David T. Hmtwick. vicar at 948-2101. St. Andrew's is a part of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 502 E. Grwsd St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 948-88890 or 948-2667. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Manring Wonhip 11 a.m. ; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Thursday BMe Study 7 p.m If imerestod in a free Home BMe Rudy, pteme call far more drtails. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor. Sally C. Keller, Director. Nadi's Ark Preschool. Julie A. Guenther. Sunday School Superintendent. Saturday. Nov. I - 10:00 a.m. Noah's Ark Coffee Hour. Thursday. Nov. 27 - Happy Thanksgiviag! God bieu you! Fri­ day. Nov. 28 - Church Office Closed. Saturday. Nov. 29- 11.00 a.m. Memorial Service for Dr. Wes Logan; Luncheon for family aad friends to foltow in the Church Din­ ing Room. Sunday. Nov. 30 - 9:30 a.m. aad 11 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service. The 9:30 service is brandcast over WBCH - AM 1220; Cocnmuaioa celebrated al both services; nursery is provided during both services; 9:50 a.m. Sunday Church School for ail ages; 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour in the Din­ ing Room; No PYF today; 2:00:6 00 Christmas Parade Float cotutruction at Ned and Rita Browns' Monday. Dec. 1 - 7:00 p.m. Search Committee — Dining Room. Tuesday. Dec 2 — 9:30 a.m. Lydia Circle Christmas Broach al Dorothy Cutler's; 10:00 a.m. BMe Study of Ruth (Chapter 2) — Library; 6:00 p.m. Stephen Ministries' Christmas Potluck al Marjory Richarch'. 6:30 p.m. Eiteen aad Mary Circles Christmas Potluck in the Church Dining Room; 6:30 p.m. Hastings Jaycces meet in Leason Sharpe Hall. Wednesday. Dec. 3 — 8:00 a.m. Hastings Area Ministerial Associa­ tion meets in Church Lounge; 9:30 a.m. Martha Mary Circ!^ Christmas Crafts at Barb Burkholder's; 12:00 noon Circles 83 and 84 Christmas Potluck in the Church Dining Room; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Christmas play rehearsal — Sanctuary ; 7:00 p.m. Choir rehear­ sal; 7:00 p.m. Prayer Gathering. cants per pound. Other increases on the survey include: a halt-pint carton of whipping cream. 94 cents, up 7 cents; a 12-ounce package of hrown-and-serve rolls. $1.26. up I cent; and a 16-ounce package of frozen green peas. $1.05. up I cent. Five survey items decreased in price from Iasi year's average. A gallon of whole milk averaged $2.44. a 16-cent drop. Other decreases included; a 14-ounce package of cubed sluffing. $2.17. down 10 cents; a combined pound of celery and carrots. 64 cents, down 7 cents; a package of two nine-inch frozen pie shells. $1.37 down. I cent; and a 12-ounce package of fresh cranber­ ries. $ 1.95. down I cent. A 3O-ounce can of pumpkin pie mix. costing $ 1.50. remained the same. A combined group of miscellaneous items, including coffee and ingredients necessary to prepare the meal (onions, eggs, sugar, flour, evaporated milk and butter) cost $3.04. a 24-cent increase from last year's survey. Although the $31.75 price represents the highest average price since the survey was start­ ed in 19X6. the 9-cent increase represents the smallest climb. Prices on the survey have increased for six consecutive years. And this year's average is only $3.01 higher than the inaugural 19X6 survey price of $28.74. Prices of past surveys include: 1996 - $31.66; 1995 - $29.64; 1994 - $28.40. 1993 - $27.49: 1992 - $26.39; 199! - $25.95; 1990 - $28.85; 1989 - $24.70; 1988 - $26.61; 1987 - $24.51. Ninety-nine shoppers from 32 states partici­ pated in this year's Thanksgiving dinner survey. The results are based on the best in-store price, excluding special coupon deals and purchase requirements. Farm Bureau's survey menu has remained constant since 1986 to allow for valid price comparisons. ASHVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Stephanie Ana Siefke, <e 50, of Astarille, North Carolina and forracrly of Lake Odessa, passed sway Sunday, Novonbcr 23, 1997 in Ashville, North Cwulina. Mti. Siefke was bora oa November 29,1946 in Unsitt. the tfante of Jack aad Doris (Cakoa) Lambert She graduaied from Lake Odessa High School in 1964. She is swvived by her fiance, Jerry Voyer, two daughters, Jenspher Lynne (Dale) Tranernicht of Beatrice, NcbraAa aad Mary Kadra Siefke of Marshall; one mndeoo, Jason Trauemicht; her parents. Jack and Doris Lambert of Lake Odessa; two brothers, Rob (Jane) Lambert of Saranac and JetTrey (Lucin­ da) Lambert of Portage; fc.'w sbam, Anita (Art) Villanueva ofLakeOdesaa, Lori Lambert of Lake Odessa, Tina (Ed) Con of Radford, Virahda and Martha (Jonathon) Katz of Sever­ al Farit, Maryland; several nieces, nephews, nnciee, aunts and ermtira VUutita will te Ml fim 3 to 5 ud 7 lo 9 pjo. oo Fritfly. NncMcr 211997 at Koop, Funeral Oa|ai in Lake Odeaae. Funeral aenicea wUl be heM all p»- oa Sunday, Novenber 29, 1997 « the Koop, Funeral Home in Lake Odeaaa. Reverend Hama Hoekwaur officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions nay be Bade lo Be Ste^unie Siefte Manorial ia cate oFdie Koops Funeral Chapel or the lack Lanbcrt Fanily. Wedey G. Logan, M.D. Blmdte (Jump) Kuilema CLOVERDALE - Blanche (Jump) Kuilema, age 13, of Cloverdale, passed away Monday. Novembo 24,1997 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was born on April 7, 1914. Mrs. Kuilema was married to Herman J. Kuilema on May 14. 1977. She was a Stanley dealo for many yean. She wn a nine in Washington State and also at Pennock Hoepital in Hastings. Mrs. Kuilema waa a member of the Delton V.F.W. Auailiary. She enjoyed fishing, flowers and gardening. She made afghana and gave them lo her friends. Mrs. Kuilema waa preceded in death by three huebeada, Richaid Warao. Jack Jump aad Herman Kuilema on May 9. 1996. She ia survived by a son. Marty Warner of Hastings; two grandsons. Josh and Gabe Warner, two greet grandchildren and special friends, Lae Bako aad Betty Walmaa. Graveside services win be held at 1 liX) a m. oe Friday. Novembo 21,1997 u Cedar Creek Cemetery. Parlor Bernard Blair officiating. Funeral avraRfCflKsts were nude by WiUtnms Funeral Home in Dehon. | ~ XeuM^ALLMea j LAKELAND, FLORIDA ■ Reverend □dores M. Lobdell, age 14, of Lakeland, Flori­ da and former Pastor of East Odessa Wesleyan Cbarch, 1950 to 1964, pasaed away in ter home in Lakeland, Florida on October 22, 1997. Mia Lobddl waa tarn oa July 21. 1913 ia Redferd. dm daugtecr of Wai* aad Irene Lobddl She graduated from Redford High Sctad where ate wu active ia athletics. She graduated front God's Bible School in Cincin­ nati, ate received ter B.S. ia Secondary Edtrea- ho MX ia Biology from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Followtag tar Bibte College training, Min LttbdeB Tern flue yean ia aa a Mimiowy for the Westeyu Medtodta Church in somtarn Midtigm Ctrefereace of the Wesleyan IltShoditt Ourth. She served as the Director of Child Evangelism for the Michigan Coafo- la 1933 Misa Lobddl joined the faculty Of rtonnrcw acaoots m * juaror mgn Knooi sdame leacter. When the new high school was bdlL *t became teMotagy Meter. In 1967, she moved lo HoMhon, New Vorit and she MgM acteace u Fillmore New Yak High School Lam ate leaned to Mkhigaa aad iaato at Cbdarville High Sctad ud became smdy of pinna. In partial fnlflllmeatcf reqnire- moad Ialaad,iacludiag over twenty varietiea of DELTON ■ RtnaaO B. Medmy. * M. of DeUon, paaaed away Monday, Novenbo- 24. 1997 u Ufecare ia Plainwell. Mr. Medteny was bora oa September 21, 1909 in Hicknaa, Kenudcy, the aoa of Leonard George aad Kitty P. (Wiaenaa) Matheny. He waa aannied lo Dorothy Fleckner oa Febrawy 13. 1932. Mr. Medteny was tnpioyed u Norge Mechine Froducu ia Muakcgon duriag World War 11 and u Fl. Cutter State Hone for 14 yean, retiring in 1972. He waa a nenber of Faith Unired Methodist Church ia Man. Mr. Mcmcuy wis preoeoea in oesm oy ms wife, Dorothy oa November II, 1992; his Sa sister. Virginia Metheny and a Luouara nsemeny. He is survived by two soas, Janet R. (Carol) Medway of He^eria aad Gary (Sharon) Medteay of Prairieville; Five grandchildren aM ten greu grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.n. oa Friday, November 21.1997 U the E. tickory Canters Century. Reveread William A. Hotel officiatit*. Memorial coalrilmticas any be nade lo Faith Hailed Methodist Church in Dehon Funeral arrangeneaas were aaade by Williams Funeral Home in Dehtm. Lucille E. Price HASTINGS - Lucille E. Price, «e 71. of Hastings, paaaed away Monday. Novembo 24. 1997 u the Teadercare Nursing Home ia Hastings. Mn. Price was born oo December 9,1911 in Hastings, the daughter of Ira aad Ethel Egglestoc Shultz. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1937 aad from the Wright Beauty Academy in 1931. She was married lo Paul Woodman for 31 years and then married Gerald Price in 1971. Mrs. Price was a member of the Mooee Lodge of Hastings aad was active in the Commission on Aging. She was preceded ia death by ho husband, Goald on August 2,1912; s daughm, Pamela and a brother, Bob Shultz. Mrs. Price is survived by three daughters, Darlene Courier of Lake Odessa, Coni (Mai) Hailey of Freeport and Vicki (Randall) Combs of Allegan; ten grandchildren; sis greu grand­ children; several nieces sod nephews. Funeral services will be hdd u 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Novembo 21, 1997 u the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Reveread George Speas officiating. Inurmeat will take place u Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Cerebral Palsy Association. otiiids. Noting dm vived colon of the floorers date, she rsperimomod with using dctariie dusLaby product of the quarry on the Drum- Misa Lcbdefl retired lo Lakeland, Florida in die tae 19B0*s. She pasted away after a brief ilhdl. She ia survived by a brother; two sisren; nieces aad nephews. A memorial senrice was hdd in ter church in Lakeland. Florida. Burial look place in Ldre City, Michigan. SALISBURY, NORTH CAROLINA Wesley G. Logan, M.D., age 88, of Salisbury, North Carolina and formerly of Hastings, pasaed away Monday, October 6, 1997 at the tame of hta son in Salutary, North Carolina. Mr. Logan wu tarn oo February 12,1909 in Valley Cemer, the son of Dr. George W. and Letta (Maybee) Logan. He wu raised in the Rushing area aad attended schools there. He graduated in 1923 from Rushing High School and wem on to attend Western Stale Teachers College, receiving his Bachetor of Ans Degree and Life Teachers Certification in 1929. He wu married to Ernestine Sovereea in 1937. Mr. Logan started s career u a school teach­ er in Hastings in 1929 where he taught algebra, world history and music, tn 1933 he entered die University of Michigan to pursue a degree in medicine which te obtained ia 1941. Alta completing aaiaternship al Butterworth Hoepi­ tal in Grand Rapids te entered die United Stala Army Medical Corporation ia 1942 where he served 44 moatta in various locations throughout the South Pacific. He wu awarded the Bronze Star, die Medical Combat Badge aad a large number of overseas and combat ribbons. He wu discharged with the rank of captain ia 1946. Alta his military service te returned to Butterworth Hospital fa dree years for the completion of his residency in Otaretrics and Gynecology. In 1949 te entered medical practice in Hastings with die tae Dr. A.B. Gwinn. In 1956 te bcrame a fellow of the American College of Surgeons He retired from private practice in Hastings in 1975. Following his retiremem te worked for several yean u a Field Represemative fa die Joint Commission oa Accreditation of healthcare organizauom Fallowing that, te worked pan time al dre Department of Verenu Ifcdical Cemer ia Battle Creek for 6 years. He tea resided ia Salisbury. North Carolina since 1993. He wu a member of Hastings Rotary Cub, a nut president, a District Governa and a Paul Hams Fellow. He wu active u a Red Crore Votaneer aad various senior service organizatioaa. He helped establish the Barty Couny Hospice program and wu it's first president. He hu received various awards and reoogaition during his area for his activities. Included amonng these wmappoiameu by die Govmnr of Kenucky u a "Keaacky Cofonei" for his activhtes ia Rotary Imernalioaal and the development of die Rotary Frrhtagr program. He wu a memter of the Preabyurian Church, serving oa die Boanl of Trarteu and u aa Elder. He enjoyed traveling to orer 10 conaBiu aad SO stales, te played ia the Wemern Michigan College Band and Orcteara aad in die University of Michigan Marching Band. He played in the Hatiaga High School Operetta Orctemra aad a long time atanterof te church choir. He recdvwd te Hartings Rotary Had Rone" button far community aervke ial961. He wualoM time memtar of te Aamricu Medical Amoaetitm aad te Michigan Stale Medial Society. He wu also a ammter of te Maaonic Lodge. Mr.LogaaiaaurvivedbyhiBwife,Eraeatiae; a daagtaa. Hanim Berry, RN of A snip tilt, Maryland; dne mas. Gene Loan of WHOtefl, David Logan of Salistary.North Carolina aad Arthur Logan of Cltattrtera grandchil­ dren and twelve great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held «I lilOam. at Saturday, Noremtar 29, 1997 at Hashes Firat PrcsbyicriiB Cterch. Reveread Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial took plaoe at te Fatal HUI Cemetery ia Evart. There will te a reception a te chinch immediately fbilowiag te aervicea. Memorial contribution may te nude lo AUhei*m Diaaaae Fttradatiofi. Funeral trranpemeela were made by Wren Funeral Home ta Hastings. | ~ ~ | PatB-EKatt HASTlNGS-PuB. EUioa.tee49,ofHaaiacs, paaaed away Sunday, November23,1997 atfiodgenMemorial MedicalCemer iaGrand ^Mc^llioowm tarn on February 13,1941 ia Hartings, the atm of Bert and Eunice (Hull) Elliott. He wu raised in die Hastings area and attended Haetiras schools He graduated in 1967 from Hastings High School. He wu married to Shade Lee Hurieu on Jdy 12, 1961. He hu lived at his present addreu for the pul 12 1/2 years. Mr. Elliott wu employed at the Viking Coporatiost in Hastings for 21 years before ill health forced his retirement four years ago. His previous employmem included the former Reahm's Motor Sales, E.W. Bliss Company and Smith's Well Drilling Company, all of Hastings. He wu an avid oudoorsman enjoying espe­ cially tenting aad fishing. He wu ate) well known in die area u an accomplished woodcarver. Mr. Elliott wu preceded in death by his falter; his son, David Jay Elliott oo September 22, 1993; two sisters. Betty Bam sod Carol Bell He is survived by his wife, Shane; two sons, Patrick Elliott of Hastings and Robert Elliott and his fiance, Jennifer Rabideau of Hastings; a daughter, Suzanne Elliott and ter fiance, Gary Evans of Hastings; three grandchildren; his mater, Eunice Filial of Hastings; three brothers, Bernie Elliott of Iowa, John Elliott of Kansu and Mike Elliott of Hastings; two sisters, Issbell White of Hastings and Ruth Koster of Hastings; a brother-in-law, Lee Bass of Delton; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 26, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home. Reverend Jama Durr officiaied. Burial took place at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bible Missionary Church of Hastings a Barry Community Hospice. LAKE ODESSA - Clara M. Pufpeff. tr IOS, of Late Odesa and formerly of te Banyville area of Barry Couty, passed away Friday, November 21,1997 at ter daughter's home in f lire Odessa. Mrs. Pufpaff wu tare oo June V, 1192 in Crawford Couaty, te daughter ofJ J. A Carrie (McGuigan) Willits. Mrs. PufpafTs fad* being a Pastor, she lived in several Michigan communities including Curtate aad Hickory Corners She ate attended schools there. She lived in te Berryville area of Barry County for 90 years and te put 5 yean in Lake Odessa. Ste wu married So George Day oa May 2, 1914 and te paaaed away Febniary 6, 1923. Ste married Glenn Pufpaff oa lune 6,1951 and he puate away March 29, 1963. Mrs. Pufpaff wu a homemaker. Ste wu a memter of te Baltimore Exten­ sion aur fa 70 years, the Nashville Flowa Cub far many years and attended te Berryvil­ le Peace United Mettoditt Church. Ste espe­ cially enjoyed ter family, friends and flowers. Mrs. Pufpaff wu preceded in duth by five brothers, one sista, two soas-in-law, a pat granddaughter, ter step son, Keith and his wife. Viols. Ste is survived by three daughters, Evelyn Haley of Lamii* Viviu Hawks of Nashville and Dora (Huron) Healy of Lake Odessa; right grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildrea; one rtep son, Kai (Agna) Pufpaff of Nashville; six step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; ore sista, Helen (Paul) Kesler of Hastings; two tisten-in-law, Lucille Willits of Albuquerque. New Mexico and Franca Willits of Ionia. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 24,1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Suran Trowbridge offi­ ciaied. Burial lock place at te Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 27,1987 — Page 7 Woodland NOUS by Catherine Local “Toys for Tots" barrels arc now in Woodland al four locations. They are at the lobby of Ionia County National Bank. Hamlins' Woodland (on M-43 east of Woodland), the Woodland Elementary School and the Junior High School. This program is sponsored by the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve, and new unwrapped toys may be deposited in the barrels. These toys will be wrapped by the Marines and many of them will be distributed by the Lakewood Community Council with their Christmas baskets The remainder will be distributed by ocher volunteers. Toys are picked up every Friday, and the barrels will be in place until Dec. 23. Hamlins' and the Woodland Townehouse are also selling “Trees for Tots." which are paper trees that are singed by the purchaser and displayed where they are sold, and these funds go to purchase Christmas trees for children, who otherwise would not have Blakelys to observe 25th anniversary Rmdy md Shirley (Fredrickwm) Mrtrly at Fntfan will (debate their 23* weddmg ■»■rienmy oa Dec. 1. They will be oMratiug that My w«h Meir duMrat KM md fait Schilz-DeVries united in marriage Dena Sue Sdata aad Dougtoe Jon DeVriea woe enaled ia marriage oa Saturday. Sept. 27. 1997 al Grace Lutheran Church * HTtettide it Me ihmgMrr at Boat aad Cin­ dy Martdey of Hi magi Panaca of the groom are Charlea and Lelha DeVriea of Wtyne Lee Hoffmtn. Htsonfi tad Michebr Mae LefM. Heang, Ronald Eart Deinchle. Electra. TX and Am* Idel Roehl. Middleville. Gene Dale Hoffman. Dowling and Deborah Ann NWnromer. Dowling. Maid of honor waa Karyn Rote, friend of Me bride. Beet man waa Mart Taaker. friend of Me groom Junior bndeamaad wat Aarika ScMh. daughter of die bride. Junior by Kriaara Sherwood, comma of the bride. which is in present-day Turkey. The pre­ sentation is based on history and will be shared through music, drama and puppetry, dance and many special effects. It is a pro­ gram for all ages and will provide inspira­ tion for the Christmas season. The public is invited to come and share in this unique The drama includes Matthew Strimback as young St. Nicholas, Richard Gretsky as Uncle Nicholas and Rob Steed as St. Nicholas. There are 14 other named charac­ ters in the production, four puppeteers and lighting and sound technicians plus the 80 children mentioned earlier. Church mothers and grandmothers have spent much time preparing costumes. presentation as we celebrate the birth of Christ. LEGAL NOTICE them. The new Woodland postmaster. Judy Bjork, entered Pennock Hospital Tuesday after she was sworn in on Thursday. She had an appendectomy, and is now home in Clarksville. Mary Makley is holding things down in the post office until Bjork can get back to her new job. Two new books at the library are both non-fiction. One is “Before the Trumpet­ Young FDR 1882-1905," by Geoffrey C. Ward which takes FDR from birth lo his marriage to Eleanor. The other book is “Neat of Kin" by Stephen Tukel Mills. This book is the compleu story of the chimps who have been taught sigs lan­ guage. starting with Washoe, who has beea famous the entire 30 years of her life. Her descendents have had little contact with human, and have been taught sign lan­ guage by the older chimps under dose ob­ servation. The Rev. Ward Pierce spent a few days last week at the Sager Brown UMCOR de­ pot in Baldwin. La., at a workshop. He got home Saturday aad was al church Sunday morning. Gregg MacKenzie spent the “big game" weekend in Ann Arbor, but watched the “big game" on TV with some of his U of M friends. Gregg graduated from U of M ia the spriag of 1997 aad is now living and working ■ Grand Rapids. Gleadon Curtis is home after treatment for his heart problem and is wt Iking lo the Townehouse most afternoon, to enjoy a cup of decaf with the round table gang. I got a nou from Ellen Hilbert Kenney last week. She has had surgery on her foot and is in Ann Arbor with her daughter while it ia healing.. She hopes to return to Lansing fps dm winter>jn mid December. 21len spends some time each year al the Hilbert family cottage oa Saddlebag Lake each year aad has donated many books lo the library. Ellen Kenney wanted the death of her brother. Richard Wolcott Hilbert, age 88 yean, published in the Barry County papen. Hilbert died Oct 11 ia Los Angele, after a short illness. He was born in. Woodland March 26. 1909. the son of Lawrence aad State (Wolcott) Hilbert. His father owned the local bank aad they lived in the house that is now the home of Harold and Nell Stannad on Broadway. Hilbert attended Albion College and Michigan Stale College before moving to California in 1930. He returned to Michi­ gan in 1936 aad served in the U. S. Army during World War 11 from 19*1 to 1946. After die war he returned to California aad later married Minnie Samuelson ia 1951. She proceeded him in death on Dec. 26. 1995. He retired from Los Angeles Waler and Power after 17 yean in 1974. Hilbert is survived by two daughters. Sharon Desposito (Gene) of Palmdale. Calif., Debbie (Larry) Lopez of Sylmar. Calif., granddaughter Sara Desposito, three sisters. Louise (Donald, deceased) Shomo of Coldwater. Lorena (Loren, deceased) Gerlinger of Clermont. Fla., Ellen (Charles) Kenney of Woodland and nieces and nephews. Burial was ia Los Angeles. buMng and the mauling Uruduaa mute ba Work continues on the huge Christmas production John Waite and the Living Slones will present at Lakewood United Methodist Church Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7. which will also include around 80 church and school children. Pro­ duction and rehearsals stalled in August. The production tilled “I Believe" is set in the third century A.D. and is centered on the life of St. Nicholas, a bishop in Myra Total Look &up Includes shampoo, condition. . cut. bkmdry X style A Great Savings on all Professional Haircare Products Nndmlt. lorry GxXy. Mchiow. dawdled « Lot 10 end the W 60 75 h oi Lot 11 Holiday Tanning Gift Bag County Admin Michigan 49058 aariol number 15796, which it ponaonendy oftrnd to Includes 10 tans, travel size haircare & tanning products plus valuable coupons Nancy L loanmo, Barry County Osrk 111 27and 12*11) DAIED AT CHAMOTTE. 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KX AKMMAnCN, REASE CAIL (12/111 opowterwly to ba hoord. IT IS ORDERED: Delton ftnOylfakine Mteim.k.M.0. 623-5521 111/27) OF HASTINGS Uhen you need to see a doctor, don’t wait ON-STREET PARKING IS PROHIBITED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9100 AM «O •sOO AM LOCAL ORDINANCE. With fire area locations, Pennock s family phywcians are lust a phone call way So* accepting ntu patients, our doctors are available by appointment and many offer convenrnt walk-in hours -azs.^ Thank you, . Hastings City Police Call today Relief is close to your home. 111/27) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 27,1997 — Page 9 From Time to Time... The Yarger Brothers during the Occupation Period *------ K*■ • rvCHIwlWH ---- *-* n>y JwyCk Jan. I. 1919 found the I26<h Regiment of the 32nd Red Arrow Division of the National Guard still in Germany. Some of the Division were bil­ leted in Sayne and part of the 126th Regiment was billeted in Rengsdorf, which was a wealthy health resort prior to the war. Some of the troops were also in Wets. Drilling continued without interruption except the New Year’s Day which was declared a holiday. The snow had disappeared, but the weather remained cold and the ground was frozen hard every night making the drilling and other work most disagreeable. On Jan. I. 1919 Vem Varger wrote in his dairy: “I went on sick call with a sore tooth. We had mast beef for dinner. No drilling. Sergeant Taylor came back to to Company K. On Jan. 2 I again answered sick call. They lanced my tooth again. I did not drill. Glenn and I moved into a room by our­ selves. "On Jan. 31 answered sick call again and was restrained to quarters with an infection. I got a letter from home. On Jan. 41 answered sick cal) again. Was not marked for duty as the major felt ihut I hjJ j had infection. I did not do anything the rest of the day. but got to playing in the card room. "On Jan. 51 was up at 6:30 and had breakfast at 7 a.m. 1 was placed on guard. I went on al 3 o'clock but had second relief. I got my box from home." {In the back of the diary he lists the gifts from hon e that he received from Christmas as fol­ lows: Mrs. William S. Stebbins. Hastings. Michigan Pres. Regent of the Daughters of the Revolution, sent me a muffler and mittens, and a box for Christmas. Mrs. A.A. Anderson bought the yarn and km lied a sweater and vxne mittens and gave them lo me. Mrs. Eiaella Squires knitted the muffler for me.) "I had not gotten much sleep. I bought some cigars of Lieutenant Steward. On Jan. 6. 1919 I was again on guard until 3 o’clock and was relieved by Company J. I was put on kitchen guard. Chester Cantrell was on with me. On Jan. 7 I did not drill. The Company went out to where they take up position. I wore some new clothes. "On Jan. K we took baths in the forenoon and drilled in the afternoon. We showed military honors to ex-president Roosevelt’s funeral. (Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. 26th President of the United States, died at Sagamore Hill. Oyster Bay. New York on Jan. 6. 1919.] I got paid at night. Jan. 9 we drilled all day." During the months of January. February-and March of 1919 the regiment was drilled nearly every day. It was not suitable weather for outdixir drilling as it was cold and a drizzling rain fell almost constantly, often turning into snow. The drill hours were from 7 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Vnm with a group of his Mow soAdtsrs; Vsm is ths first one on the loft, front row. The rest are identified by last name only; Bryant Edwards, Jonas, Tewksbury; nrerotounr, ano uotson. Owing February every company aim had rifle practice on an improvised rifle range on a pre­ arranged schedule. Thia required that the troopa I* oo the cold ground, but there waa no way lo avoid thia training aa it wan ordered by higher authority. There waa alto indoor drilling in the form of lectures. but only if the weather waa really inclement. From the diary: “1 got a letter from Beulah and had achool today. I waa on kitchen guard Bogg, wu with me. On Jan. 101 did not have to drill. Got up at 10:30 am I had my hair cut and Shoal bought a knife I washed some clothe,. I had NCO achool al night. Berry and Kaelin had a scrap and I separated them and pul them to bed. On Jan. II. got up at reveille and ga ready for inspection. We had a field inspection on the drill field (When the general appeared al die drill field he expected that the troop, be there, in apale of the fact that the drill field would be a mile or more from company headquarter, and regardleu of the weather. f The diary continue,: “Played aome poker and aent 300 mark, home lo father. On Jan. 12.1 got up for break­ fam and played poker all forenoon, afternoon and evening. The reformed the Compwiy and I got the law guard. I wrote a toner home. On Jan. IX folfoHing maeilte.1,wnm.au to foe drill ftoMand it rained. We came in and had achool. Had achool in the afternoon also. 1 got issued a raincoat, blotne. cap. legging, and outerwear. We read that our old Colonel Joseph B. Weatnedge waa dead. [Colonel Joseph B. Weatnedge died in Bate Hospital. No. II. at Nrotes. France on Nov. 29.1918 But word did- Co. K., 120lh infantry, Anarloan g. r., leth Jan. 1919. loan Major. Roquaal raqplaltlon for the follnutag anount of wood for thauaa In the Kitchen of thia Ooapany: A mesuge from 1st Lieut. John H. Steward, ordering IM corp of wood tor the khchen Vem hetped to get ttito wood and the request he, aurvived tfwough the yean. TShA kaatt, - -ri-f-fr- Vreavwrer I n® TWO ntSKMWS WwK»i vwn Twgsr had kept rarer the years deecribing the 32nd Red Arrow DhMon and the htotory of the 126th Infantry. n't reach die 126th Regiment until Jan. 13. 1919. ' ‘ Colonel Weatnedge had been the Commanding Officer of the 126th during their training period and the Occupation of Sector in Alaac. Aiane-Mame offensive. Oiane-Aiaae Offensive: Meuae-Argonne Offenaive. he waa evacuated, on Nov. 6. 1918. tick just before the signing of the Armistice. The men of Regiment 26 felt that they had Buffered a very pentmai lore-l “Had NCO School at night on Jan. 13. Nip slept with me. On Jan. Id. we drilled in the forenoon and in the afternoon and had achool at night. Wrote a letter to Olya. “On Jan. IS. I got up at 5 a m. and rolled pack,. Had breakfan and Barred out on regular program and it rained so hard that we came beck. We went » achool the real of the day. I took a both at night. On Jan. 16 we drilled all day. but had achool at night. Oo Jan. 17 we again drilled nearly all day. It rained aome. We had achool. “Jan. 18 we had a field inspection and did not do anything the rest of the day. On Jan. 19 we got up at 7 o'clock and ale breakfast. Were over io the other tide. Glad lo be back lo anend memorial service, for Colonel Joseph Weanedge Had a hot upper. We had 13 min­ uses of school al night. On Jan. 20 we drilled on a new schedule all day. We bad achool at night On Jan. 21 I went on pea to Coblent I had • good time. Zief Drake were with me. We got back at I o'clock. We went with the Buck. I got a letter from home. HBftDQttiRKES 126th IHEkHTRY A ittJlICi.ti EXPEDITICfMY F3 CES R//? .TO .UX 'GUMRDS A.d patrols; Coapany, 13Sh Inf lies pomlssion to visit tniio city of Coblenz on . This pass void after 10: 00 P «:i, Docrc.. /ill bc-vurnished dinner and supper at Fcsthallo H all, Coblenz, lYoc of cl^; <o. A pass issued to Vem Yarger for a trip into Coblenz. I A Net of where •» 12691 Infantry had served. "The company look a hath on the forenoon of Jan. 22 aad had foe afternoon off to clean ap our equipment Ste had achool at night. Ou Jan. 23 we went out to drill and « waa K cold and it anowad. We came In and had achool. We drilled in the afternoon. I earn my money order home. I took the clerk Job of the platoon. We got aoare mail. “On Jan 24 ere drilled ail day aad had achool at night On Jan. 2S ere had inapection out oa the drill field. I did not go to the football game. I had io work oa the roarer.* (To kaap foe troop, morale from completely decMw broebtel rad football naan were organised and a schedule of game, were played. A marathon race of 11 kilometer, wa, held with ■aria from foe entire Divtoka. Boxing show, and otter entertain meat wwe held about ore or two evenings each week, foe telant being capplied from among foe aoidtora. Thia helped to relieve foe daily grind and take miada off from the eereaaoaa woek.1 “Our henalina won foe game. Ou Sunday. Jan. 26 we did not driU.CMcted up our ptotoon. On Jan. 27.1 waa mm to a Broeraing auto­ matic achool and don’t have to drill. Jan. 28. warn io Browning achool all day. I got aome mail. “On Jan. 29.1 again went to Browning achool all day aad NCO achool at night I gm my rifle ready to go on the range. Oa Jan. 30.1 were to Browning achool all day. I got ammunition arid everything eat to go on foe range. On lan. 31.1 warn out to the rat«e and ehot 10 shot, alow fire and 20 automatic to foe after­ noon. Ste shot marching fire and came to and took a bath. We bad NCO achool at night* On Jan. 22.1919. Creporal Wra Yager wrote a tetter home from Write. Germany aa follow,: “Dear folk, at home: "Will write you a few liaea today while I taw time, k to oar bathing day and we do not drill thi, forenoon ao I thought I would get bay and write home. Leal Sunday we attended memorial Mrvicn to honor at aa btoovnd Colonel Joe Wmtttedga. who paaaad away to a Ranch array hoapital Nov. 29*. He wm a flan man. 1 am feahag fine at preaent and hope you an are home and fom foe ■■ of yea don’t have foe 'flu', (to *• fell at 1918 and foe aprtog of 1919 de field, of Barape. aome otto mad foe epi­ demic to Rwce and aome to Spain, however, k became a worldwide prabiam from which hard­ ly any part of the wrarid eacapad. k waa particu­ larly hard oa young and vigorous wifo death from pulmonary cornplicatioaw cawing twift death, to occur.) "Would Hka to be home atom foe 2nd of February. Someone about Deraato' etoe would get a good tanning hto birthday. I waa over to Cobtoaz yeaterday oa a pare and had a pretty good time. There a soldier gets free meal, and good one, bo. I have a lew aouvemre aad tope I can kaep Stem to bring tome with me. Got bock at 11 belto. Rode over and back to a Buck. “You folks are wonderav when foe 32ad win te ttwtmg home. Wen. a week ago we ted reong tape, of ttarttag toon. But ttay have ad vaniated now. No thence until foe Iteace Cnafmnot to over and aignad. Bat tore to top­ ing drey taede thing, right along. And hope foe 32nd gala foe word aoon to atatt on fooir home­ ward jotnuay. Some any we won't be tome until md-tumter. Wall, we wifi have to wait and eae. Bin use to come aome day. Ttat'a cheering anyway. "SteU. 1 mutt go and sign up foe pay rod. Thai's where I diine. Will fimth du, laaer. "Well, here I arc buck ^ton. It to coM here today, but not a, cold m Michigan - I don't believe. "We have our impection thi, afternoon by General John Aenhing and Company K i, right on tap at that, believe me. mother. W, have wme pretty snappy drilling at prerent aad once again Company K to tt the lop. “Crnrral Rrehing to going to decorate tome you will ray foey are fine. Well, if I am a toon time for fora inapection. I win have Before for tola tirae. TaH *a boy, to write. "Sfifo love re ever, your aon. Corporal Vara Yteptr. Company K 126th tefemry. 32 Diviwon. A£J>.“ la foe tame tone of foe Haattoga Banner. Corporal Gtann L Yarger aiao tad a letter, he writea: Write Grraay. Jan. 27.1919. “Daer Mofoer and AU: “A, wa got an inane of Y.M. paper yeaterday. our top aargeaau. E. Cartbarg made the atgpealion drat every Company K man write tome. -Ttan ian't ranch new, to write, but one of foe foiagB a good aoldtor doek or should do. to to obey ontora. ao ton goes “Your totter of Jan. 2 tan arrived red teen rend wifo much pteeaure. Glad to tear you were all feeluv fire. That to. I tope font Dannto and May are all O.K. by now and enjoying dm cold wearitor. Wrn and I are feeling fine. RJctan hna the yellow jaunJIee. tot to getting fairly over H. "The weather tea teen and to yet pretty cold. Ttete to aottte anow on dw ground. “1 wrote you font Orito Btotap tad gone to the hoapital *in pretty aack Ha did. tat to back wifo hto company again now. fearing fine. He played football yeaterday. Ow rida woa. Harrah for fee 3rd Battaboa! Grand Rw<d, toy,. 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Gtenn." kept ttriedy artel. offoalStlaviF (7b be continued) �P«Q« 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 27, 1997 Dome for the holidays I < me h Ihink < I il These are the things I'm most thankful for In tribute of today's holiday, here is a list of things that I'm most thankful for the Tons and the Lions. Il was great lo sec Yzcrman capture the Cup last spring in 1997. If I missed something, or somebody, remember I do have a selective memory that only works from time to and it's nice seeing Hill be Hill. And today, it will be nice watching Barry run circles around those dancing Bears. Thanks Steve, thanks Grant, thanks Barry. 4.) Winter Sports: In a few weeks, the work will increase as our grapplers, eagers and spikers return lo their areas of glory. We’ve been fortunate to have championship winter teams in Barry County with Lakewood volleyball. time. 1.) Two teams at the 'Dome: It's a treat to cover one football team to the State finals held at the Pontiac Silverdome. Il's... well let's just say that Christmas probably won't be this good... when two teams you cover contend for championships honors. The Maple Valley Lions (hear them roar!) and the Marshall Redskins (sec them soar!). Two great teami, two great coaches. We going to the 'Dome. baby. Thanks Valley, thanks Marshall 2. ) Michigan is No. 1: The Wolverines season has brought a grin to my face and has made me gel out of bed early Sunday's to watch the Lloyd Carr Show on a weekly basis. Washington State and super quarterback Ryan Leaf arc all that stand in the way of championship colored Maize and Blue. If 1 had to vote for the Heisman. I would split my pick, one half for Tennessee signal-caller Peyton Manning and the other half for Michigan cornerback-wide receiver-return specialist Charles Woodson. Both are examples of great college athletes. Thanks Peyton, thanks Charles, thanks ’J of M gridders. 3. ) Steve Yzerman, Grant Hill and Barry Sanden: I know I said this last year, but how can I not say this again. Detroit is quite fortunate lo have three role models staring for the Wings, Middleville wrestling and Hastings hoops leading the way. By the way. the Saxons have the height, the talent and the numbers lo get another White crown. Still, heart and dedication could be the deciding factors. Thanks winter sports. 5.) Family and Friends: Probably more than anything. I'm thankful to have my family and my friends. One family member reminds me that I never said anything about WMU’s basketball triumph over U of M: Well, now I will, thanks for reminding me. Whether it's the birds, co-workers, fellow sports fans or ordinary people 1 meet on the streets, more than anything else you are what keep me happy and keep me here. Thanks family and friends. Remember as you sit down to dinner today. Don's complain that the turkey is too done or that Uncle Joe is five minutes late for the feast. Instead, think about by David T. Young and Jon Gambec Maple Valley's football team Saturday a 5 p.m. will boldly go where no Lions' team has gone before — to the Silverdome to play for the slate Class CC champi­ onship. The Lions, 12-0 on the season, will take on a familiar foe in Oakridge, a team they lost to 28-7 in 1990 in the regional finals. “We're going to play one more game this season and we'll find out if we're bet­ ter than Muskegon Oakridge," said coach Guenther Mitielstaedt. Maple Valley isn't likely to underesti­ mate its opponent, which has been to the Dome before. The Muskegon team ripped Rogers City last Saturday afternoon by a 33-0 count and its only loss this season was to Ravenna, which also will be at the Dome Friday to play in the Class C finale. 'They play very good defense and they're well coached," Mitielstaedt said. They like to run some option sluff and their quarter­ back throws the ball well." The Lions qualified for their Dome ap­ pearance with a spectacular come from be­ hind 20-10 triumph over Montrose last Saturday. After trailing 10-0 at the half and suffer­ ing through perhaps their most miserable quarter of football all season, they staged a magnificent comeback in the last 24 min­ utes to overcome a good Montrose team that tried to exploit its superior size. The Rams opened the scoring with an impressive drive that started on the last play of the first period from their own 8yard line. They methodically marched down the field, giving the football lo bruising fullback Nick Loafman, who never gained more than 20 yards a carry, but always seemed lo ground out al least four or five. Montrose used 19 plays to go 85 yards, finally stalling on downs al the Maple Val- Loafman carried from the Lions’ 4-yard line to the 2 on fourth down and two. Maple Valley fans, players and coaches thought they had slopped Loafman shy of the first down marker and believed they had earned Jason Thompson (22) runs back a crucial fourth quarter interception as his Lions rallied to eam a come-frombehind triumph over Montrose last week. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ley 7-yard line. From there, Scott Visser booted a 25-yard field goal lo make it 3-0. It was interesting that the drive ate up more than eight minutes on the clock. Il was perhaps even more interesting that Loafman carried 13 limes for 75 of the 85 yards in the slow march. Maple Valley, on its first play after the ensuing kickoff, fumbled over the football after a nice 11-yard gain by back Jason Thompson, so this time the Rams had the ball at the Lions' 46, with 5:05 left in the half. And they made Maple VaHey pay, going 46 yards in 10 plays and scoring a touch­ down on a 2-yard run by quarterback Josh Schlorf, with just a little over a minute left until intermission. The TD drive was marred by several con­ troversial calls by referees. The most critical one was a spot after possession of the football. But with where the ball was spotted, the chain gang came out and showed that Loafman had gained the necessary yardage by inches. On the next play. Lions defenders, fans and coaches thought they had stopped Schlorf short of a touchdown, but officials ruled he had taken the ball over the goal line. Visser's kick then made it 10-0. So things were not at all happy in The Valley" for the half-time festivities. Mittelstaedt look his troops to one end of the field and talked things over. What followed was a complete turn­ around. Maple Valley proceeded to domi­ nate the contest in the second half even more than it had been dominated in that awful second quarter. But Mitielstaedt said he didn’t make any wholesale changes to turn the tide. Maple Valley took the second half kick­ off and confidently marched down the field quickly, scoring on a 4-yard run by Thompson. The drive took just two min­ utes and 11 seconds. Key plays were an 18-yard halfback pass from Thompson lo Travis VanAlstine and VanAlstinc's amazing catch of a 28-yard aerial from quarterback Trevor Wawiemia al the Montrose 4-yard line. VanAlstine went up for the ball with two defenders, the ball got tipped around several times and show­ ing great concentration, he caught it laying on his back. those who are less fortunate than you are, if nothing else that's what this holiday is all about. Well, I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving and we'll talk to you soon. Maple Valley’s playoff history a blueprint of success Maple Valley', appearance in Saturday's Class CC championship continues what has been a rich tradition of Lions football, engineered by bead coach Guenther bGneistaedi. ' Mitulsuadt has coached the sport at Maple Vaiky forU yean. 13 as the varsity head coach. 13 yean at helm, the Uum haia-mpdfahealuysdti sis times for" Maple Valley's defense has been quite opportunistic in its championship campaign, forcing fumbles and picking off interceptions. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Oakridge has reason, talent to win Saturday Just like the Maple Valley Lions, Muskegon Oakridge's football team is "on a mission." This will be Eagles' first time in the finals since 1990 when they lost to champion Detroit DcPorrcs. The Oakridge boys were in the semifinals in 1996. but lost in that round at the "U.P. Dome" to Iron Mountain 15-14. This year they rid themselves of that loss by defeating Rogers City 33-0 in a semifinal battle in Mt. Pleasant. Oakridge's offense uses a full house backfield, but its passing game has raised the most eyebrows. Senior quarterback Seth Adkins completed 73-of-l32 passes in the first 10 games for 1.442 yards and 18 touchdowns. His top receiver is a bonified All-Stale candidate, senior Tim Messer. Messer's 10-gamc numbers arc 42 receptions for 1,015 yards and 12 touchdowns. At runningback, the Eagles feed senior Roger Dailey. The 5-9, 200-pounder OAKRIDGE Cm41MM| «■ roax is ant-3 martt. In 1997. MV. beat No. II Stockbridge 13-0 before losing lo No. 4 Lansing Catholic Central 12-0. The 1988 season produced a post-season 7­ 0 win over No. 10 Jonesville aad a 48-7 defers to No. 3 DeWill Another 1-1 playoff season came in 1990. as Mittelstaedt's squad knocked off No. 6 Saginaw Nouvel 14-0 and dropped a 21-7 battle to No. 2 Muskegon Oakridge. Maple Valley gels another shot versus Oakridge Saturday at the Ihmtiac Silverdome. In 1991. the Lions came up shun (7-3) lo No. I Ovid-Elsie, but roared the next fall lo win two playoff games against No. 4 Dundee (6-0) and No. 5 Ithaca (22-20 in overtime). The *92 campaign concluded with an 18 6 kiss lo No 1 Detnal DePorres So far in 1997. Maple Valley has downed No. 10 Berrien Springs 20-0. Jonesville 22­ 6 and No. 2 Montrose 20-10 after finishing 9-0 in the regular season. The only other two Lions' squads to go undefeated were the 1990 and 1991 teams Minelslaedt's overall record stands at 97­ 33. but lo the coach it’s been more than wins and losses. "This year has been special, but there have been a lot of special yean al Maple Valley." Mitielstaedt said. 'The teams... the kids and lhe tremendous fan support.'* There have been seven SMAA championship teams under Miitelstaedt. all seven coming in the last 10 yean... I9M. 1990. 1991. 1992. 1994. 1995 and 1997. Minelslaedt’s playoff mark is similar, as six appearances have come during lhe last 11 seasons. So what makes this Lions learn play as champions? "The beginning of lhe year (what impressed me most) was the overall speed." Mmelsiaedi explained. "Now. I'm impressed with the heart and intensity. They just don't quit.” Maple Valley coaches, led by Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. dispute a cm mam on an on-side kick during the first half at Portland High School. (Photo by Petty Hardin) Commitment, heart just part of gridders’ story The stories from the 1997 Lions arc just as impressive as their touchdowns and their defensive slops. Grandpa Crawford... a sophomore quarterback who fills in and wins the season opener... or a gladiator who will play whatever position he needs to produce happiness in lhe Valley. A week-long movie series is sure to follow. Sophomore Ken Lackscneide. who competed on the junior varsity squad lhe previous fall, was the Lions* starting signal­ caller when the season opened against Union City. Usual starter Trevor Wawiemia was unable lo go because of a broken wrist, so Lackschcidc stepped up and guided the Lions past a talented group of Chargers 16-6. “I was really nervous being a sophomore on the varsity and thinking that I would screw up." Lackscheide recalls. “But. it was sweet." According to Coach Mitielstaedt without Lackschcidc's start: "We would not be in the situation that we arc." Wawiemia injured his wrist during pre­ season camp, allowing Lackscheide his rhuice at glory. In his humble words. “I just stuck there " Maple Valley’s undefeated season included eight more regular wins after that and three, thus far. in the playoffs. Still, the victories haven’t all come easy. “We’ve been down in a couple of games — we were down to Olivet — but there have been a lot of buzzer beaters." Lackschcidc said. 'The seniors (though) have talked a lot and are real team-oriented. We play with a lot of heart and never give up." Another inspiring story can be found in lhe efforts of senior Mall Rose. Rose has been asked to start on the defensive line, start at linebacker, run patterns as a wide receiver and dart down the field as part of Maple Valley's kickoff unit. With Pal Lowe hurt. Rose got the starting nod as a defensive lineman. “It was the first lime I had played defensive end and it was kind of an experience," Rose said. “I started against Olivet and they took the ball to me. but I held my ground.” At the end of the regular season. M.V's stellar defense lost one of its stars, linebacker Rich Smith. But. once again. Rose has stepped up and helped his squad to shine. “Against Berrien Springs. I intercepted a pass and ran it back 40 yards to set up a score.” Rose explained. “I played linebacker all of my sophomore year and we went 9-0 then. I guess that I like playing inside linebacker too." As a receiver. Rose caught two 2-poinl conversions. He also secs lime on the kickoff return and kickoff teams, describing those experiences as also being “wonderful." What else might Rose describe as being wonderful? “Coach Mitielstaedt is like a good friend, but it's everybody... it’s lhe fans," Rose said. “It's really cool to go lhe 'Dome and lo play as a team. I hope 1 have a good one. It's a good experience, I hope that we can do it." That brings us to Grandpa Crawford. When asked if this Maple Valley team has any special motto or anything that it draws inspiration from. Lackscheide paused and mentioned Grandpa Crawford. Crawford, receiver Travis VanAlstine's granddad, moved to Florida this year, but vowed to return lo his Lions. He watched as Maple Valley defeated Montrose last week in the State semifinals and he is expected to be in Pontiac come Saturday. �Th# Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 27,1987 — OAKRIDGE, continued from page 10 gained 1.195 yards on 176 carries for an average of 6.8. Dailey reached pay din on J1 occasions. The 5-2 defense revolves around some big bodies. Defensive end Tim Johnston is 6*4. 215. linebacker Adam Baker is 5­ 11 205. defensive tackle Ben Millis is 5­ 10. 210 and lineman Kyle Broil is 6-1. 205. Baker led the team in tackles with 101 and Millis was second with 93 bonecrushers. Oakridge, led by Coach Jack Shugars, won the West Michigan League crown this fall with only one loss. That one defeat came lo Ravenna, a finalist in Class C. The West Michigan league pul three teams in the playoffs this year with North Muskegon being the third. Maple Valley went Tuesday lo Michigan Stale University lo prepare for Saturday's game on the Silverdome turf. Like Oakridge, lheir season statistics are quite impressive. Runningback Jason Thompson has scored 118 points and gained 1,048 yards. Andy Patrick (70 points, 1,021 yards) and Chris Gonser (50 points, 421 yards) also shine in M.V.’s potent running attack. Quarterback Trevor Wawiemia has hit six different receivers on the year and completed 20-of-49 attempts for 395 yards. Tops in the receiving corps is Travis VanAlstine with 8 catches for 190 yards. Patrick heads a defense thal causes oppositions headaches. Patrick collected 182 tackles, Trent Harvey 98 and Lance Flory 83. The Lions have 21 interceptions (VanAlstine leads with 5) and 19 fumble recoveries (Patrick leads with 5). Oh so dose, Saxons scare tats in district hoop final ALLEGAN — Upset was on the minds, and in the hearts, of Hastings last Friday in its Class B district basketball final with No. I seed Wayland at Allegan High School. And if not for a few lapses on the boards, and on lhe defensive side of the floor, the Saxons would have gotten their with. The Wildcats prevailed 55-53, but received quite a scare for a determined group of Saxons, especially down the stretch. A jumper in the paint from Beth Owen cut Way land's lead to one point, 51-50 with 1:40 to play in the game and a triple by Trisha McKcough in the final seconds made it a two-point (55-53) Wildcat significantly. Williams finished second among Saxon scorers with 8 points. Hastings began the fourth quarter in striking distance and a put-back shot by Young (48-44) and two free throws by Willison (51-48) kept them right there. "We just didn't box out or crash the boards." Kowalczyk said. "I'm not angry, my kids played hard and had a chance to win. Let us play them again and we could Class B District Final at Lakewood H.S. For a second straight year. Lakewood faced top-ranked Lakeview in a basketball district final. beat them." Maple Valley, Marshall Saturday's sure shots This is it. On Saturday, the prep football season will come lo a close with two local teams hauling for State championships. Maple Valley will represent Barry County and faces Muskegon Oakridge in the Class CC championship. As 1 told Coach Guenther Mittelslaedt on Monday night, my reservations for the Silverdome were made last Wednesday (Nov. 19) because I knew this group of Lions had the bean and lhe talent lo go all the way. M.V. has a super playoff tradition, but this will be its first lime in lhe game that decides No. I and not just fans in Nashville and Vermontville are pulling for the blue Marshall another team thal use to face Hastings on a yearly basis when both were members of the Twin Valley will also play Saturday at the ’Dome. The the senior forward rebounded a Wayland miss and put it in for two points (53-50). Then, Scully sank two free throws (55­ 50) to seal Coach Zack Moushegian's 17th district title in his 22 years with the green and white varsity. "Scully really came ready to party tonight," Moushcgian said. "Not jut her (though) as it took a total team effort." That was even more true after Kara Potter was unable to the 'Cats arsenal in the second half. Potter apparent’.* defee-e will do it again two days from now. J-AtTs yearly record now stands al 33­ 19. We're not happy, though, with 33. We want 35 victories. And the Lions and Redskins won't be happy settling for second place. Bring back those championships. defense must be ready to react to any situation, whether it's a long bomb down lhe Silverdome field or a bunt up the middle by a back running full speed. So for ia "97. lhe Lions have played excellent with numerous picks and pounces. Defense wins championships and thal should be the case in this CC grudge match. On offense. M.V. must slay away from the turnovers and hold onto lhe ball with two hands every time they dan for extra yards. LT. and Patrick are big-play guys, but all must come ready to play lheir biggest games. Be lough, be confident, show your Lions' pride and bring happiness to the Valley. P.S. — Don't worry I'll slay in lhe preu boa. so they can't call any needless penalties on individuals who have a hack for disputing bad calls. If for nothing else, win it for Gambee. he (like many of us) love you guys. Prediction: Maple Valley 21. Oakridge II. CLASS BB STATE FINALS MARSHALL (12-9) vs. OGEMAW HEIGHTS (12-9) PONTIAC SILVERDOME SATURDAY, 8 P.M. Redskins, like lhe Lions are undefeated, and arc committed to winning. They won it last year and many believe thal they CLASS CC STATE FINALS MAPLE VALLEY (12-8) vs. OAKRIDGE (11-1) PONTIAC SILVERDOME SATURDAY, 5 P.M. Oakridge is a constant winner in the prep football ranks, but have never won the big dance. The same can be said about Maple Valley. What we have is two talented teams with reasons, aad wills, lo win. The Eagles are not a passing fancy, but they do air it out often aad have put up big numbers as a result. Maple Valley's margin. Casey Scully then stepped up for the 'Cats with lhe game on the line. First, n Marshall fans, like Valley's crazies, love lhe pigskin. Last year the red aad white invaded areas around the Dome sad whooped it up until the wee hours Sunday after their Skins won. When I get back from my second game and second press conference Saturday. Ill be looking for ya. West Branch is no slouch. In fact, some say that this BB contest could go either way. Earth to so-called experts, if Marshall plays like they dM Saturday, they can turn out the 'Dome lights al half, la each playoff contest, the Redskins have improved. Against Fowlerville they did enough to win. Against Brandon they were solid even on a very mushy field. Last week, the A.P. Chargers ia the fourth quarter, needed fuel. Enough said. Just repeal! Just win! Prediction: Marshall 30. Ogemaw Heights 20 See you neat year fellow football fXMtiCS- dislocated, or sprained, her finger in lhe first half. She scored just 4 points on four free throws. Hastings Coach Katie Kowalczyk said the contest was "exciting", but probably would prefer playing the last couple of minutes one more time. "Someone has to win and someone has lo lose." Kowalczyk said. "Defense was lhe problem most of the night (and) we didn't box out on the (Potter's) three-point play at lhe end." NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION The game was nip and tuck throughout as Wayland led by three points. 15-12. after lhe first quarter and still by three, 32-29 at the intermission. Amy Songer drilled a long-range 3pointer for the Saxons in the opening eight minutes, while Young began her quest for top-scoring honors with four points. Young exploded in the second stanza with 11 points, including one triple. Young finished the game with 24 points. Nikki Merchant and Scully carried the load for the 'Cats in lhe first half by each hitting for 10 markers. Scully wound up with 24 points and Nikki Merchant added 13 markers. Young tied the game (32-32) by nailing another 3-pointer to start the third quarter and Jill Williams followed the trend with a triple (35-32) to put lhe Saxons in front. And if that wasn't enough treys. Young and Williams each drilled one other to put Coach Katie Kowalczyk's team in front by seven points (41-34) at the 4:12 mark. Wayland, though, tallied lhe quarter's last 11 points and took a 45-41 advantage into lhe last eight minutes. At thal time. Williams and Virginia Jennings both had been called for four fouls, a problem that hurt Hastings* winning chances Pmuant to foe proubtana d PuMc Ad 181 of 1943. aa amended, notes b hereby pan ltd la Bany Cotrty Board of Commbofonora tare adopted the Wto-sng Ordnance wNeh ananda toe Barry Canty Zoning Ordkance In ta Mtowing manner Hastings* Katie WHkson (34) shoots for two in the paint in last Friday's district championship against Wayland, while teammate Jill Williams (52) gets in position for a rebound. The Zoning Dbkid Map faa been amended aa Mtota: Ordinance No.: A-4-S7 NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION ABN, described aa: (see oudnad area on map) C-1 ton. Pursuant to th# provisions of Public Act 183 of 1843. as amended, notice is hereby given that the Berry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the Mtowing Ordmwwe which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the toffowing manner Sec..» N BOOeg. Off E 237.02 «. along foe The Zoning District Map has been amended as toftows B* E 86857 I.. » S UDag 28’ 25* Eaat ORDINANCE NO.: A-5-97 155.96 fl along aaM oantorlne on a 17,188.73 toot radka curve to la right la N 1/2 of SW FRL 1/4, Sec. 30, TIN, RSW. Barry Twp. (see outlined area on map). FROM AR TO PUD. description. It SEty 17094 A dong said cenarttoe on a 17.11873 tod radha curve to ta right, la chord d which bears 8 2gOog 40" 0T E 17094 A, th S MOeg ST OT W 38893 A dong a lira which I extended wote Intoned to la SE;1y cowar of la ptot d -H’l.t ’- g-ft- 1,l> NOIDag.OO'SI* W ISOOfr.liNteOeg WOT E308M*. to la place of bag Subject to Ngheay right of way mar tod pert u**h Me NEly d a ba wNeh b 50 A SWIy of la centortka d M-37. This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Barry Twp.. of Barry County. Michigan. The above named ordi­ nance becomes effective December 4. 1997, fol­ lowing the approval from ihe Michigan Department of Consumers 4 Industry Service. State Boundary Commission. Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St.. Hastings. Michigan between the hours 8:00 a m. - 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please call 948# 4830 tor further information. Dated November 21. 1997 Lakewood's Jennifer Nielsen (22) launches a jumper over Lakeview's Lee Ann Buys (40) in last Friday's district championship at Lakewood. (Photo by Perry Hardin) James L Bailey. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners Nancy L Boersma, Clerk Barry County EXCEPTING FROM SAO DESCRIPTION, lat poBon d la takrwtog daaertpttan utedi ThdpertdlaNE1/4.Sec.2B.T3N,RSW,deecribedaa:ConimendngdlaN1Mcorner dead Sec; th N90Deg. Off E 237.021, dong la Nine deed Sec.; •» 8 MOeg. 54' 25* E 5199 IL dong too oantorlne d M-37 (100 A urida); It SEly 686.17 8. dong aad cantorka on ar. 11,459.16 tod radha curve tola rigM, It chord d utedi baara 8 33Oeg 1T25'E686.578.liS31Dog2ff 25* E 74655 A dong add cantorka; It SEly 455.968. dong said centorttoeone 17,1B6.73 tod redfoe omretotheright.ladtordd which beam S 30 Deg. 42' 4T E 445.95 A, th SWIy 57.161, to la SWly kadN0»way M-37 to the piece d bag.. It S MOeg 23' 44* W 24090I.. It N 01 Dog Off 51* W 90 «.. th N MOag 59'or E to the place d beginning. Thb map b a portion al the Official Zoning Mop d Haattoga Twp.. d Barry Coaly. Michigan. The above named ordinance becomes eftodre Oscsmbsr 4. 1997. totodng ta approval from ths Michigan Department d Consunsn 4 toduaby Services. State Boundary Commaaion Coptoe d tha ordinance b a lllhis tor purchase or bapodon In la Bary County Planning Office d 220 W State St.. Haattoga. MkNgan between ta hours 8:00 am. - 5 p m (dosed between 12-1 pm ). Monday Imi Friday. Phase cal 948-4830 for farther information. Oda November 21.1997 James L. Batey. Chakporoon Barry County Board d Commissioners Nancy L. Boerama. Cbrk Barry County �Pag* 12 — Th* Hastings Banner — Thursday, Novombur 27,1987 Unfortunately for Coach Mike Maciasz Lady Vikes. lhe 97 game turned out a lot like the contest from the previous season. Lakeview won its second consecutive district title, beating Lakewood 67-30 at Lakewood High School last Friday night. The Wildcats (23-0) faced the Wildcats of Wayland ia regional action held Hair Care Caaaar 32-16: Whey Realty 30-18; Hallifax Service 27 1/2-20 1/2; Mace's Fe 27­ 21: Nashville 5 Rus 25 1/2-22 1/2; Eye and Em. Spec 23-23; Misfits 24-24; Lifestyles 22-26; Nashville Ouro 20-28; Farmer's Fend 20-28: Seeher's Auto 1929. Final Touch 16-32. High Genres read Sartre - L. Elliwon 194­ 531: E Dunham 180493: B. Mirer 182483; J. Doster IM463: C. Bishop 162436; R. Reichard 162424; N. Hallifax 146402: T. DeWst I73-3N: D. Krtkr 1493*4; E Ulrich 131452; S. Merrill 157434; C Purtea 169 Monday at Thornapple-Kellogg High School in Middleville. Lakewood came within 10 points of the top-seed during the fourth quarter after trailing by aa many as 20 points earlier in the game. But. with senior guard Jan.: Schrock on the bench with fool trouble and Jennifer Nielsen also experiencing woes with fouls, the Lady Vikes were 177; B High 163. J. George 153: R. Kaempel 152: B. Hayes 466; N. Varney 4N; C. Triantudl 367. never able to catch up to the talented team of Cats Center Lee Ann Buys led Lakeview with 25 points, while guard Mindy Rader added 20 points. 10 points and Schrock was held to 7 markers. Nielsen also did some nice work on lhe glass with 6 caroms. Lakewood won twice in the district tournament and finished the season with an overall record of 14-9. Last Wednesday, lhe Lady Vikes beat Tri County 80-26 to gain its spot in tLchampionship. Saxon Trisha McKaough (44) drives past a Wildcat defender at Allegan High School last Friday. William Fields made 3 assists and Jim Kirtendahl hud 2 block shots On Tuesday the eighth grade basketball squad fell to East Grand Rapids 44-11. Tobias was tops in points with 3, Jon beat East Grand Rapids 24-21. Kevin Stickney scored 8, Aaron Tobias 6 to lead lhe Saxons. Kendall had 3 blocked shots aad Patrick Stephens played solid defense. On Tuesday. Crestview prevailed by a 43-20 score. Fulmer led the team with 5 points aad Ockerman added 4 points. OckcnniA alto made 3 dealt. AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE Seventh Grade Gold In a Nov. 20 matchup with Grandville, umn-nn -X±r~ XMAS CALL NOW, unw. ww NANHRng. changa toe mad- 8V JANUARY tomy twmmls murrnu. AhtufE 34-23. John Deming and Dustin Bowman each scored 6 points, while Aaron Snider In other stats, Bowman made 5 steals and Jake Heuss pulled down 7 rebounds. On Tuesday the Gold beat Crestwood 44-10. Bowman led the squad with 12 marten and B J. Donnini added 8 points. Andrew Logan dished out 6 assists, David Eltzroth pulled down 11 rebounds, Zack Scott had 9 rebounds. Bea Jacobs 5 steals and Jake Heuss also collected 5 steals. Seventh Grade Blue East Grand Rapids won over the Saxon squad 21-14. Justin Halder had 7 points and Nick Acker 5 for the Hastings team. Donnie Convene pulled down 6 On Tuesday the seveath grade basketball squad fell to East Grand Rapids 3. A propoaeri amendment lo Rudand Charter Township Zoning Halder and Nick Acker led Hastings with 3 points apiece. Converse pulled down 6 rebounds. Acker managed 3 caroms and 2 blocked shots and Joel Gibbons was solid on defense. Barters BedtarU. Clerk AlUand Chsrier Tosmstrt 512; D. Service 200-333; K. Cotvre 187-309. Y. Markley 212493; B. Jotauoa 169474; R. Schlartrer 190493. B. Kiwsley 112477; J. Mercer 177439. C Jesiek 176463; B. Italy I17;W. Birman 173411; P. Sayder 161; G. Pnaer 113462; B. MaBekoore 116-461; R. Wieland 201-526: K. Schama 111-525. The minutes of the meeting of the Bany County Board of Commissioners held Nov. 25, 1997 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 19. Mr. Broca It 467: T. CMe 1*3460. T. DeWitt 118453; S. Pwdum 167; J. McMillon 193-303; M. Snyder IN-523; S. VtaDenburg 200-361; S. Giregow 188-553; N. Pomeroy 176: B. Auden 163; D. Davis 190469; R. Stapiey 16*471; B. Davenport 113472; S. Haight 174; S. Guy 112; K Keeler 112: D. Kelley 112496. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Heatings will convene on December 9, 1997 at 900 am. The board will meet in the City Assessor’s Office, City Hall, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michi­ gan for the purpose of reviewing and correc­ ting clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact. Eligible taxpayers who have not filed their homesteed affidavit may do ao at this time. Hamilton Excavating 24-20. Carton Center Excavating 20-24; Kent Oil Co 16-21: Hacker 335; M. Andre 159-397. K Fowler 173; S Drake 172434; L. Dawe 172464; J. Domer For 199401: T. Chrimophm 224-544; J. Pene^rll 158411; L Ehsaoe 193; S. Merrill 169430. Barry Aimunodve 33 1/2; Mchld OU 32; Carlton Center Excavating 30 1/2; Oore's 24; Freeport Etevaur 20 and Hastings Bowl 16. Good Csmres and Ssstas-J. Bushier 303; S. Anger 221-221-640; D. I trehrrt 211-219605; D. McKelvey Sil; N. Thaler 207-551; R 520, will be open on Monday treeiags from 7 to 9 pun. The coat is S2 per pbyar.Hvhmhar inferambon, contact Lyndy al As YMCA Office. 9454374. A.A.U. basketbal Dec. 7th Tryouts for the A.A.U. West Central Ba 1'6 and under basketball lean will be Doc. 7 from 4-6 p.m. at Hastings High School and Dec. 14 from 4-6 psn. al the Anger 316; D. Laretan 236-579. C. Lanare 232-997: J. BaaMar 531; Larry B. 303; D. McKelvey 203-333; B. King 207-351. Heads Out 31; Ramblm 2t;No Gftftol Mancino’i (K mart Plaza) i W-L 4M 32- 16 33- 25 .22-26 .14-34 343 201-310; D. Janrea IN-902; A.hfcRriaa 1*7496; B. WreAariy 216491k D. Ilirephsaj 160­ 447; J. Eadrea 149429. D Dawley 148-399. N. Please apply Mon.-Fri. 9 to 4 Hastings, Mlcfagnn a*0M (*1<) *4921*4 TVC............................ Barry County Rental Ptexfab....................... 141-336; A. Bogre 110-279. N. Towle 96-279; C. Pares ly 98-274; A Jtoaa 94-267. Mature Women Needed for Flexible Hours ••in our restaurant PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW 237-586; D. 1/2: 221-993; F. Rainwaeer 202-543; D. Keillors 175-502; S. Srebom 191-561; J. Barnum 232­ 626. K. Meany IM-307; B. Rippiey 196-544; D. Service 242-610; M. Kasamky 226-566; J. Banimus 170-301; M Lydy 190-501; W. Brodock IN-311: H FBmingwn 201-515; A. Taylor 234-621: E. Keeler 210-386; B. Madden 216-563; B Madden Jr. 202; K Burtaa 202; T. • CITY OF HASTINGS • Chacmia 1/2-23 l/fcTtattb 27-23; Mtares- Whispering Wreen 31: Rowdie Oris 23 1/2; Brushworks 27; 9 and s Wiggle 26; Rocky 4 26; Four Rs 25: Lare Comars 23; Gilkxre 23; I Know Thm 24; Tba Pins 23; NaabbaA22; Sean Service 20. Weekend Wsmon 20. Special Ks 163. • NOTICE accordingly to toe Township Board. 2X411; K. Btretee 234-597; B. Kartay 2133*3; S. Sanborn 213-313; R. Botram 191-344; CW. Sirepaon 111-312; D. Dtnctar 163437; J. Kohler 200; R. Fay IN: B. Batkhuff 192; B. tkaytna 191; B. Hubbell 103; B. Faicoaar 179; D. Wortail 178. J Baroum III 173. Hamler's Toon Gintwch's 17 1/2. Eighth Grade Gold The Gold lost x hard-fo.'sbt game lo Grandville on Nov. 20 32-27. David Ockerman led the squad with 10 points and Zac Fulmer added 1 marten. Ockerman alio had 10 rebounds with Fulmer grabbing 9 caroms. Matt Hayes led lhe leaen with 5 steals. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING fy or after any portion of toe pro. 192-334; E. Villa 164: S. Salama 210-302; B. Hayes 151: B. Moody 200-324; L. PM* 162; S. Snider 152; J. Hurteaa IIS-202; L. Tilley 112: T. Sebastian 190. M. Sayder 213-364; S. Glasgow 211-233-IN. B. Vugreevean 195. 177; M McOurtin IM; D. Dutch* 168; M. Kirchen 167; L Cores 133. 34-18; recently came back from an 1-0 deficit to unM and Including toe day of toe Barnum 212-372; D. Snyder 201-343; K. Sadia 212-336; K. Becker 191-333; M. Snyder 193­ 323; M. Eaton 194-314; A. Kertey 118-302; M. Bowman 191-491; A. Hubbell 150411; I. Sdtlactaer 21; Brewer 21; LeAcoe 20 1/2; Hall 19. Naah 17; Snyder 16; Friend 15. Cagers rally for close win bu Yes Um 32-16. 3 Ponies Tbrt 28-20; BAL Dolls 26-22; Lore Bioomen 23-23; Arreour Auction 243-233; Just 4 Fun 24-24; Saeben Auto Body 233-22.3: Trouble 223-253; Looney Toons 183-293: Texas Pride 16-31 Mgh Gesnes and Sartre - D. MacDonald 163; S. Anrerer 1*0-331: T. Radrean IM. S. runup Il's 33: Brodock 31; JeAak 31; No Schrock scored 21 points to lead the team against Tn County, while Nielsen added 16 markers The two stars combined for 19 points in lhe Tint quarter as Lakewood went up by a commanding 23­ 8 count. aww in Fearsome 4 33 1/2; Ttee Froggen 32; H£D. 30 1/2; Tinder Alley 29; Rednecks 29; B.S. an 21; Dichards 21; Lucky Svtka 27; Start N FriretthB. For Lakewood. Nielsen scored 17 before fouling out, Stephanie Elsie tallied nMRnpnwMAiy Sean IN; H. Service 170; S. Peabody 235. Gand Games and Series Wsrero - K Becher 173-520; B. Hughes 194-543; L. Barnum 113-534; M. Sean 173432; G. Meany 116.504; R. Pins 151430; S.Nash 111-511; T. Heath 157437; O. Gillion 166469; T. Pennington 217-504; N. Taylor 174460: K. Keeler 191: Shirley V. 213. S. SnuA 112; H. Service 113: R. Brammel IM; A. Keillor 152. Hrndags Middle School The area squad will play ia a number of tournaments during the season If you have aay questions, contact Archie Jennings al (317) 132-0931 or Jim Williams at (616) 941-9064. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 27, 1997 — Page 13 Young hoop dancer shares Native American customs Native Americans Carolyn Ogilvie and her son Angus demonstrate to Head Start students how to count to 10 in one of the native languages. Hoop dancers make shapes out of hoops, Head Start students learned. Here hoop dancer Angus Ogilvie makes butterfly wings out of his hoops. by Mary Warner Staff Writer Four-year-old Angus Ogilvie, a Native American belonging to the Grand Traverse Odawa tribe, wears his hair long as part of his cultural heritage. However, he used to be leased about his hair by other children at the day care center he attended. As a result. Angus decided to give the children a demonstration of hoop dancing, to allow them to gain a better understanding of Native Americans and their culture. A teacher's aide at the center later went on to work for the Head Start program in Hastings. When Head Start was looking for special activities to celebrate Thanksgiving week, the aide thought of Angus, and invited him lo Star Elementary to do another hoop dancing exhibition for Head Start students. On Monday. Angus showed the students how the hoops could be used lo represent a soaring eagle and a flitting butterfly. "A hoop dancer tells a story." Carolyn Ogilvie. Angus's mother, explained to the children. "He makes shapes out of hoops." After Angus.iwishcd,.h(M)p»daaGiiig'£is mother, a Canadian Cree who also performs Native American dances, shared Native American stories and customs with the chil­ dren Native Americans don't celebrate Thanksgiving. Ogilvie said. Instead, they celebrate "ghost suppers" which honor Native American ancestors, and also hold harvest festivals. "This time of the year we spend a lot of time visiting people." she said. Ogilvie told a Native American story about a time when animals could talk, and a group of dogs decided they needed a king. They didn't know how to select one, how­ ever. and decided at first to choose the strongest dog. But there were too many strong dogs, so they decided to select the fastest dog. then the biggest dog. But there were loo many fast dogs, and loo many big dogs. So lhe dogs decided lheir king would be the "best smelling dog." The dogs started sniffing each other to determine who smelled the best, and to this day. she said, dogs have continued to sniff each other because "they're still looking for the dog king." She also told the story of why rabbits have long cars. A female rabbit with short ears and a long, luxurious tail became vain about her tail, bragging about it to others and neglecting other duties. Ogilvie said. The eagle, considered lo be lhe "messenger of the Creator." warned the female rabbit that the Creator would lake her tail away if she didn't stop bragging about it. The rabbit continued lo flaunt her tail in ^ftiMt t* ufficrtufflKM.' DgHrte said, and the eagle finally grabbed th* rahfWt and flew her up lo the Creator. While the eagle held one end of the rabbit, the Creator grabbed onto the other end. Up through the rabbit's body came her tail until it became long cars. The Creator told the rabbit that he gave her long cars "so you can hear your enemies coming." Ogilvie said, but look away her long tail "because she was being so vain." Ogilvie also taught the students some Native American language. LEGAL NOTICE Regardless of credit history, call for sa me-day approval. CommonPoint Mortgage CASH FAST11-800-968-2221 tndy—dawt Rte No. B7-2222M EM cf FRANK WEYWMAN. docaotad a/k/o Frank CWfard Wryarmon. Social Security 370-10* A Call to Arms: Check Blood Pressure. TO AU. INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interetf m the attate may ba barred or affected by lhe (alow^he decedent, whose loti known address was 9001 Bingham, Zeeland, Michigan 49464; and 317 W. Green, Hosl.ngs. Ml 49058 died 10/6/97. An instrument doted 8/14/97 hat been admitted as the will of the deceased. Creditors cf the deceased are notified that all claims against lhe estate will be forever barred unless presented to lhe independent personal representohve, AnneM. Brown, 9001 Bingham, Zeeland. Ml 49464, or to bc4» the independent personal rep­ resentative and the Barry County Probate Court, Hastings, Michigan 49058, within 4 monAs of the date « publication cf this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Donald A Nicewonder (P28222) 513 Baldwin Street Jenison, M 49428 1616)4579290 (11-27) Christmas Shipping ‘Headquarters Electric Motor Service 1569 Bedford Road, Hastings Sales * Service • Repairs Open: Monday-Friday 8 asm. to 5:30 p.m. Phone 945-5113 Reminder: Do not wrap packages ____________ in paper.____________ Furnace Blower Motor ______ Sales & Service_______ Lafce Odessa NEWS Happy Thanksgiving to each of you! The Community Thanksgiving service was held Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at lhe Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 near M-66 and Clark Road. Local churches are already practicing for Christmas programs. Lakewood United Methodist is having many rehearsals for the coming musical and drama program. Central's children and students through high school are practicing for a "Psalty" musical program. This combines taped music and some speaking parts Psalty is the Psalter come to life in the shape of a book. Christmas ‘Round lhe Town comes this week with open house at two stores, many homes and the depot/museum. Also, the VFW Auxiliary is serving a lunch and having crafts sales. The Missions Gwnmitiee at Central UMC is hosting a soup and sandwich luncheon with baked goods and crafts available. The depot will have baked goods, the third in the series of dated mugs, reprints of the centennial history. The books have been on hand for several days but none have been sold - not even to members. Friday night's district basketball game was exciting, despite the final score. The Lakeview contingent was very large. The crowd exceeded the seating space in the bleachers on the long sides, so the east bleachers were pulled into position. Minutes later the west bleachers were needed. Lakeview went home the winners, but the Lakewood girls played a fine game. Each of the coaches had a daughter on his team. From Frances (Warner) Debakey comes the word via Betty McMillen that death came to former resident and Lake Odessa High School graduate Patricia (Hershiser) Miller Sept 27. Her home was in Palmetto. Fla. Her husband Morgan predeceased her. She is survived by daughters Denise and Debbie and her brothers. A memorial service is planned for Jan. 3. 1998. at 3 p.m. at the Tropical Isle Park Yacht Cub in Palmetto. Patricia's parents were Cecil and Marjorie (Coykendall) Hershiser. Her mother was the longtime postmaster in Lake Odessa. The Millen owned property on Bonanza Road and built an unusual house well back from the road so their windows looked out on Augst Lake on which their acreage fronted. They also bought the Pitman house next to the village park and transformed it into three apartments. Many yean ago. the Millers were in Europe. The Hershisers joined them for Christmas in London and New Year s Eve in Paris. Nov. 30 marks the first Sunday of Avent. On a recent 5 p.m. show on Channel X the clog dancers, taught by Bob and Lynda Warner, were shown. Reports from Florida are that daytime tem­ peratures are in the 70s and the nighttime tem­ perature reading ranges from 40 to 60. The Wonderful Wednesday program al Central UMC has concluded for the fall season and will resume in spring. Fifteen Lakewood school retiree's met with others from the county at lhe Ionia Commission on Aging building for lhe first meeting of the year at home base. Earlier meetings had been held with others from Area 15 at Welcome Comers UMC and at lhe Masonic Temple, along with stale retiree's. Five of lhe seven school superintendents were present for lunch and the early afternoon. Each spoke on what has happened in his/her district. Excellence in edu­ cation is lhe chief thrust in all lhe districts. Saranac and Lakewood have building projects under way and Saranac has a new track facility. George Hubbard from the Intermediate District. Rosemary Rheaume from Palo’s K-6 school. Bruce Chadwick from Saranac. Steve Secor. Donna Stnmback was recognized as a new member recently retired from Lakewood schools. The next 1ARSP meeting will be held one week early - on Dec. 11. This meeting will have a Christmas emphasis with gifts brought in for members of two needy families, food items, gift wrap. There will also be singing following the noon luncheon.! Reservations should be called to 374-8420 by Dec. 5 The building progress at St. Edward’s Family­ Center is very evident as one goes on M-50 or Washington Boulevard. The walls are up. Downtown the village workers have mounted the season's decorations and they were lighted on lhe weekend. Several homes have their trees decorated and some have their eaves lighted. We read that deer are most likely to be in sight in the three hours just as darkness falls. Sunday just past 6 o'clock a traveler on M-43 west of Woodland could see a delightful scene safely. On one of the many rises in lhe road as it undulates to lhe west, a lone deer chose lhat moment to cross the highway with darkness around and a light snow falling. With cars com­ ing from both directions the deer was silhouet­ ted by all who approached the spot. Cautiously drivers from both directions slowed knowing full well lhat there were likely to be more than one. Sure enough, a second animal look the leisurely trip across the ridge and was followed by yet a third. It was an unusual occurrence to see the beauty of the scene without the danger. Lakewood Community Council is still accepting applications for boxes of food and gifts. Some names come from lhe Department of Social Services and others come from schools. Individuals may apply if they have need. The address is "Christmas Baskets." 912 Fourth Ave.. Lake Odessa 48849 The former Whistle Slop restaurant on M-50 has a new bright red sign indicating Chinese. Thai and American food. Much electrical work has been done there this fall. Down the street, the Hamlin's Party Store has a drive-through outlet for Taco Bell. The Arbor Day newsletter carried a story that hundreds of thousands of logs have been found in the icy cold water of Lake Superior near an abandoned sawmill. Some of the logs have rings indicating lhe trees were 600 years old when 9*tJhcy are yielding as much as $10,088 per kij’Divers are attaching air-bags to bring them to the surface. The intense cold and lack of oxy­ gen have helped preserve them in their fine con­ dition. The December dinner, sponsored by Lakewood Christian School, will be held next week Dec. 5 starting at 4:30 p.m. Take-out meals are available. The next meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be two weeks from now on Dec. 11 at Lake Manor. Television newscast­ er Rick Albin will be the speaker. The public is invited lo attend. How often does this happen thal we get lo meet and chat with such a public figure** The Bonanza Bugle for November went into the mdl last week for members and several libraries. The Career Awareness Fair Nov. 20 at Lakewixxl High School had a great schedule with three choices available to each student. The 45-minute sessions began at 7 in the evening and concluded just after 9:30. There were 28 different classes with a pane) of four for nearly every one. They ranged from farming and agri-business to food skills lo banking, to insurance, eye care, chiropracty. TV and radio, military, architecture and building, dentistry, engineering and others. The list of resource peo­ ple was impressive. The American Red Cross of West Central Michigan has hired a new overseer for Ionia and Montcalm counties. Pamela Broody of Greenville will be the new director, with office hours in Ionia on Mondays and Wednesdays, plus other items by appointment. The new dis­ trict was formed from separate chapters from Kent. Montcalm and Ionia counties. The new Register-toWina I Dream House- director has had much experience in lhe Jaycees organization and has been a regional director for eight chapters of lhat service organization. The new district serves more than 80.000 people through training inCPR and first aid. water safety, health education, blood collection ser­ vices, local disaster relief and emergency com­ munication with the armed forces. Santa Claus has busy schedule in Hastings When Santa Claus parades through downtown Hastings on Dec. 6, he'll be rid­ ing in style - in a long, white limousine. Before that big event, he'll be making sev­ eral other appearances in Hastings and many other visits up until Dec. 23. Here’s Santa's Hastings schedule: • Friday. Nov. 28. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.. Fuller’s Furniture. • Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m., Hastings -Libraryi**MMm>4kpm. AibjN. 2 p.m. Christmas parade. • Sunday. Dec. 7,1-3 p.m.. Second Hand Comers. • Monday. Dec. 8. 6-8 p.m.. Holly Trol­ ley bus. • Tuesday, Dec. 9, 3-5 p.m., Barlow Florist. • Wednesday, Dec. 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bosley Pharmacy. • Friday, Dec. 12, 3-5 p.m., Felpausch branch of Mainstrcet Savings Bank. • Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-noon. Cin­ der's Hallmark. • Monday. Dec. 15, 3-5 p.m.. Felpausch; 6- 8 p.m. Holly Trolley bus. • Tuesday, Dec. 16,5-7 p.m., Ponderosa; 7-9 p.m. Holly Trolley bus. • Wednesday, Dec. 17. 5-7 p.m.. Elias Brothers; 7-9 p.m. Holly Trolley bus. • Friday, Dec. 19, 3-5 p.m., Mainstrcet Savings Bank; 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bosley Pharmacy. • Saturday, Dec. 20. 10 a.m.-noon. King's Music Center. • Sunday. Dec. 21, 4-6 p.m. Burger King. • Monday. Dec. 22. 3-5 p.m.. Felpausch; 6-8 p.m. Holly Trolley bus. • Tuesday. Dec. 23, 6-8 p.m.. Holly Trolley bus. Santa's visits to Hastings arc sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. Pick up a copy of The BANNER at many area businesses! I PAIR VIEWER?I WIATHNU With Thi, Coupon With Any PurchM* • Anytim. — Fair Fric«a — ■ 3 Cinder Pharmacy 4 Hallmark Shop State Street Hastings • 945-9551 now. Open Mondiy Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 * Fraser Ar • Douglas Fir • Scotch Pine • Blue Spruce up to 14 ft. I ■I I • See Our *10" Section • Freshcut Trees • Wreaths Opening Nov. 28th a HOURS: Sun.-FrL 11-5; Sat. 9-5 A Partial Prataada ao to Sorry Coanfy 4-H Duectk-n* Arrow from Barry Canty Fair Grtxnds on M 37 between HAtXtngt And ■ Mtddrul.- . At ,( ( , �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 27, 1997 COURT N€WS: A teen who may be a candidate for a liver transplant was granted youthful trainee sta­ tus and was placed on a tether as his Cir­ cuit Court sentence Thursday for second degree home invasion, a charge for which he could have been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowleyhad asked lhat Timothy Roy Fox. 17. of Middleville, not be given the youthful trainee status but spend six months in the Barry County Jail and be given probation. His mother listened tearfully in court Thursday as Fox’s attorney, Terry Knoll described Fox's medical condition lo the court. "He's undergoing tests right now for lhe possibility of a liver transplant in Ann Ar­ bor. Approximately 40 to 50 percent of his liver is destroyed - it’s ha. possibly spread lo some form of cancer." Knoll told lhe court. "He hasn't been real successful in school right now due to his illness. It's very difficult for him lo get up in the morning... it takes him about three hours after he gets up lo be able to go to school." Fox is accused of breaking into a home in lhe 9000 block of Adams Road in Thornapplc Township Sept. 26 and taking blank checks, later using them to obtain $200 cash. Knoll said Fox's parents arc divorced, and his rebellion was an apparent attempt to get his father's attention. "He's had a great deal lo deal with in lhe last few weeks and he’s got an awful lol to a $2,000 fine. After plea bargaining, Ryno pled guilty consider concerning what he wants for his future." Knoll said. Fox testified that he has realized what what he did was wrong, he said. "Il was stupid and I've had a lol of time lo think about it." Ik* said, adding thal he is making arrangements with his school to let him start his classes al 10:45 a.m. “I wish you had decided to wanted to be more serious about school before you ended up in front of me." said Judge James Fisher. "That doesn't impress me. What will impress me is what you do while you're on probation. You have to take re­ sponsibility for your decisions." Fisher sentenced Fox to the tether in light of his medical condition in lieu of six months in jail, plus four years probation. to a misdemeanor, malicious destraction of properly under $100. Ryno and Steven Kaiser were accused of In other court business: • Joshua Allan Ryno. 19. of Delton, was sentenced lo 30 days in jail with work re­ lease and was ordered to pay $1,897 in restitution after pleading guilty to a lesser charge for spray painting obscenities and marijuana leaves on the Delton-Kellogg High School walls and windows. Ryno originally had been charged with felony malicious destruction of a building over $100, a charge thal carries a maxi­ mum penalty of four years in prison and/or Olivet man is killed when semi strikes car A 19-ycar-old Olivet man died Monday when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by a northbound semi truck on M­ 66 and Durkee Road in Nashville at about Trowbridge was examined al Pennock Hospital and discharged. Back scat passenger Jarrod Cousins, 18 of Nashville was taken to Hayes Green noon, according lo preliminary reports. Derek Duane Sadler. 19. was a front Beach Hospital in Charlotte where he was admitted and released Tuesday. None of the victims were wearing seat bells, said Lajack. Sadler was a native of Lansing.dhc son of Paul W. and Sharon C. (Colbath) Sadler. He worked as a loader for Bill Knapp's Warehouse in Battle Creek and attended Nashville Baptist Church and Maple Valley Schools. He is survived by his parents, Paul and Linda Sadler of Olivet, mother, Sharon (Rodger Craft) Sadler of Charlotte, his sister, Paula Sadler and grandparents. Ber­ nice Colbath of Mason and Betty Sadler scat passenger in a car driven by Mason Trowbridge, 18. of Vermontville when the car apparently crossed the venter line and entered the path of a Ryder semi truck driven by Jeffry Sherman of Perrysburg, Ohio. Police believe Trowbridge was dis­ tracted when he reportedly failed to yield to the northbound traffic, however, no ci­ tations have been issued. The Ryder truck struck the front pas­ senger side of the car where Sadler was sitting, said Dennis Lajack of the Nashville Police Department Wednesday. Sadler was extricated from the wreckage by the Nashville Fire Department before being airlifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where lie was prounccd dead later on Monday afternoon, Lajack said. of Ashley. The funeral will be Friday at Nashville Baptist Church with the Rev. Lester De­ Groot officiating. Visitation is set for Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pray Fu­ neral Home in Charlotte. Banner CLASSIFIEDS c^TheHastiiigs BANNER • 945-9554 causing more than $2,000 damage to lhe building when the incident occurred on June 4. • Donna Marie Brown, 29. of Hastings, formerly of Nashville, wu sentenced lo 36 months probation and 90 days in jail, which will be suspended to lhe end of pro­ bation. Brown was accused of taking part in a conspiracy in which she and a Nashville man staged an armed robbery of lhe Cap­ port Shell Station where Brown worked on March 23. 1997. The pair made off with between $800 and $900 and Brown acted u the victim in lhe staged robbery, according to reports. Brown pleaded no contest lo a charge of conspiracy to embezzle over $100 on Nov. 3. lhe day she was scheduled to go to a jury trial. A charge of embezzlement, which carries a maximum penalty of up lo 10 years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine, wu dropped u pan of lhe plea bargain arrangement "Donna wu heavily involved in lhe use of cocaine," her attorney. Thomas Dutcher, told lhe court. "To her credit, she got in­ volved in substance abuse counseling which she completed in Jone and is contin­ uing with one-on-one counseling. She hu custody of three boys and in a couple of weeks, will be getting a car, which will fa­ cilitate additional counseling." Dutcher went on lo say that "she hu made excellent progress since the spring of this year. She wants lo provide stable envi­ ronment for her children " • David Rachow. 32 of Middleville wu sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 125 days served and lhe last 90 days sus­ pended to the end of probation for proba­ tion violation. Rachow wu on probation after being convicted of his third drunk driving offense April 21. At thal lime, he wu sentenced to one year in jail and four years probation, but only served three months of hi* jail sen­ tence u lhe results of an arrangement be­ tween his attorney and lhe prosecutor's of­ fice. Man arrested after smashing Hastings police car window A man whom Hastings City Police were placing under arrest for drunk driving on Nov. 10 al o faces charges for kicking the window of the police cruiser from the in­ side until it broke. Joseph Paul Brochuc. 23. of Hastings, was lodged in the Barry County Jail after the incident, which caused broken glass to fly into the face of Hastings City Police Sgt. James Lee. Also arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail was Brochue’s passenger, Jef­ frey Lynn Thompson. 29. of Hastings, who also pounded on the cruiser, according to a report by lhe Hastings City Police. A second passenger. Kristine Kotcsky, 37. of Hastings was arrested for probation violalion after she registered a .17 on a pre­ liminary breath test, the report said. Police said Brochuc started kicking the window during their arrest of Kotcsky. As officers talked with Brochue in an at­ tempt to get him to stop kicking the win­ dow. Thompson allegedly approached the opposite side of the car and began pounding on the window. The officer said he told Thompson to stop and back away from the cruiser eight limes before going around lhe car to arrest him for disorderly conduct. As he did so, Brochuc began kicking the window again, breaking lhe glass, police said. Police then removed Brochue from the vehicle and placed him face down on lhe ground while they wailed for backup, ac­ cording lo the report. Police said that during his booking at the jail, he threatened lhe jailers several times. Brochue also allegedly stated during booking lhat "this county is a joke." thal the judges were a "joke" and thal all he had to do was act like he was crazy and lhat with a good attorney, he'd walk on all charges because the "judges and lhe system are idiots." the police report said. Thompson then became combative with officers al the jail requiring several jailers to restrain him. the report said. Brochuc faces possible charges of operat­ ing under lhe influence of liquor, malicious destruction of property to police property and discorderly conduct. Boy to stand trial on sex charge Dec. 22 Wayland boy Larry Hess, 11, will aland trial in Barry County Juvenile court Mon­ day. Dec. 22. on a felony charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct Hess, who denied the charge at a pre-trial hearing in court Tuesday, could be assigned to probation or removed from hi* home if the jury find* him guilty of inapprpropriatcly touching a 7-year-old neighbor on the playground of the Yankee Springs Meadows trailer park Sept. 13. The alleged assault took place in front of other juvenile witnesses on lhe monkey bars, according to report*. Hess was acquitted by a jury ia juvenile court in March after he was alleged lo have left an offensive phone message oa aa aswering machine. And, he made international headlines whea he era* charged in 1995 with Hulk tag a classmate after making over 200 phone call* to her residence. Thai charge waa adjourned by Juvenile Court Judge Richard Shaw. The jury trial will begin al 1:30 a.m. Charge* of disorderly conduct are being sought against Thompson who was given an eight-hour hold on $200 bond and Kotcsky waa loosed for probation viota lion. ---------------- ZZ--POUC€ B€ffT:--------- f • Jeffrey Scott Gilbert, 35, of Dowling entered a not guilty plea al hi* arraignment on charges of possession of marijuana, second offense, aad discharging a firearm Shot* fired through bodroom window while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A pre-trial was set for Dec. 4 at 1:15 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A report of shots fired into a Marsh Road home through a bedroom window are being investigated by lhe Barry County Sheriffs a.m. Department. a According to police, a man was sleeping in lhe home Nov. 15 when he heard popping sounds and awoke the next morning lo discover a bullet hole in the wall of a • Tim J. Wallace. 19, of Hasting* will appear for a pre-trial set tor Dec. 4 at 8:15 a.m. on two charge* of second degree crim­ inal sexual conduct again*! two minor fe­ males, which allegedly occured oo July 11. The maximum penally on each charge, if convicted, ia IS yean ia prison. vacant bedroc.n in the home. The bullet entered the room through the window, the Venetian Wind aad a dress hanging on the blind before hitting the wall. No charges have been Filed aad lhe incident remains under investigation. NashvMe teen arrested on warrant* NASHVILLE - A 19-year-oH Nashville man ha* beea arrested by the Bany Couaty Sheriffs Department on warrants for multiple felony charge*, including breaking aad HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for general labor, lumber handlers, and various mill positions. Production and attendance incentives, full medical benefits after 120 days. Apply in person, no phone calls. Buskirk Lumber Company, 310 Oak St. Free port. Ml EOE______________ ANTIQUE SMALL DINING TABLE, beautiful Walnut, priced to aell. 616^64-4983 HELP WANTED. Paid weekly. Due to a large mcreaae ta busi­ ness locally company mast expand operations and fill I full time permanent positions. Monthly pay SI ,640. Since there are several positions company will train inexperienced. Job descriptions, hours, pay scale, profit sharing, and benefits will be discussed at lhe time <^T inter­ view. No third shifts. For appointment call 616-243-7247 ext. 4, 10am-5pm. MF QUEEN MATTRESS SET. New, still ta plastic. Beautiful brass headboard and deluxe frame. VALUE $450: STEAL $173. 616-795-7120. TEXAS REFINERY CORPO­ RATION NEEDS MATURE person now ta HASTINGS area. Regardless of traintag. write: W. E. Honkins, Dept W-49051. Box 711, Fort Worth, TX 76101-0711 WE GIVE THANKS A dark cloud pasaed over us on Wednesday, November 5, 1997, taking Jack Bowman from this world to the next. We thank him for our lives and his uocoodiuonal love. We thank him for the wonderful memories we hold dear ta ow hearts. But moat of all we thank him for his laughter and fun loving nature that made his time with us so special. To our families, friends and neighbors we want to thank all of you for your love and support at the lime of our loss. To those that gave comfort and support lo Jack during his last few weeks with us, we cannot thank you for all you have done. God bleu you all. Horine Morgan Hany, Sherry, Curt A Ben Bowman Garry, Mel, Lee A Carrie Bowman Tom A Kathy Bowman Janet, Vert, Jennie A Jeff John­ son Bonnie A Harold Hummel Judy McGhee A Margaret FOR SALE: Carolina work boots, Minnetonka moccasins and hone tack. B-B Shoe Repair, 123 S. Jefferson, Hast ity and 414 W. Mam, Ionia. 1994 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2-door. Teal, 5-speed, p/s, p/b, pfl, anVfnVcaasAredio, very sharp car, cxccUeut condition; price reduced, caU anytime after 6pm 517-726-0117 (4) 5 BOLT CHEVY CHROME RIMS. 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Finish padiag. also haul in, lopsoil, road pave I. etc. Call Mike Moore, 616423-2091 rfter 4:00pm or papr 270-7022 24 hrs; Doo Vetter, 795 7130____________ PERM SALE Stwung al $20. Ion, hair extra Cut and style included. I have caller ID, will get back with you lo set up appointments. Nancy 616-945-3969. This ad gnod until 12/22/97. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mta Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician Militant. Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing nr (sundry. Will clean homes, offices, collages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945 944S and leave message. The two-point conversion attempt wu unsuccessful, but lhe Lions were on lhe entering, larceny in a building and alleged home invasion. Jason Betts, of Washington Street, it accused of breaking into Faith United Methodist Church at 503 S. Grove St. in Delton July 21 and for breaking into lhe VFW in Nashville. And. charge* are pending against Betts for allegedly breaking into a board and Montrose probably wu getting home in the 1000 block of Clark Read in Castleton Township Sept. 29. more than a little nervous. The Rams took the kickoff and appeared lo be headed for another score with a first and 10 at the M^tle Valley 27. But an ille­ gal motion penalty marched them back five Teen arrested after stealng mother^* car PLAINWELL - A Plainwell man who allegedly Hole hit mother's Dodge Stealth and led Parchment Police on a high speed chase and got away was wrested Monday mt yards from second and six to second and 11. After an incomplete pass and a three-yard gain, they were faced with fourth aad eight. Thai set the stage for another crucial big play, which came in the form of Lions de­ fender Pal Lowe, who broke through lhe line and sacked Montrose quarterback for a an absconder warrant by the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. Dennis Clayton Lindstrom, 24. was arrested on warrants for stealing the car. fleeing whopping 15-yard loss Ute joy wu short lived, however, u the Rams' Justin Woodward intercepted a pus on lhe next play. But Montrose, went three and out, hurt by an offsides penalty, and suddenly it became clear that the Rams had great difficulty functioning well when they were faced with long yardage. With third down and nine from their own 39. the Rams tried a pus that wu picked ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Shelbyville woman face* misdemeanor charge* of reckless use of a firearm after she allegedly fired a CO2 powered BB handgun off by VanAlstine. The opportunistic Lions then covered lhe 43 yards in seven plays with Thompson once again getting lhe call front four yards and found a deer in his path. Phillip Lee Hess, 33. swerved to miss lhe animal, lost control of the vehicle and out. Thompson then ran in lhe two-point conversion lo give Maple Valley it* first lead of lhe game. 14-10. with just 48 sec­ onds left in the third quarter. The fourth period wu highlighted by Montrose's frantic attempts to regain the lead, but it fell into the third-and-long trap too often and couldn't gel unpacked. The two teams traded possessions six limes without much happening until Thompson punted and put the Rams deep in lheir own territory. A fumbled pilchoul wu picked off by Chris Gonser. who look the gift into lhe end zone with him from five yards out. For Montrose, that wu the final nail in lhe coffin. Thompson finished with 89 yards rush­ ing in 21 carries and he scored two TDs and a two-point conversion. Andy Patrick picked up 67 lough yards in 16 attempts. Wawiemia wu two of three for 57 yards passing. VanAlstine caught three puses for lhe day. good for 75 yards For Montrose, Loafman had 198 rashing yards on 42 attempts. He picked 152 in 31 tries in the first half. ♦ and eluding police and for being an absconder for not turning himself ia to police. He was lodged in lhe Barry County Jail. Woman charged after shooting BB gun ' "without due caution" on June 26. Police arrested Eileen Kay Roberts. 39, on lhe outstanding warrant oa Nov. 17. If convicted, she could face 90 days in jail and/or a $IU> fine. ■ min Baa nun amr bIaah AaaBAaM BRAIL omt enwra pstn JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - A Battle Creek man was hurt Nov. 14 when his vehicle crested a hill on Hutchinson Road one quarter mile south of Strickland Road proceeded off lhe roadway where it rolled several lime* before coining to rot upside down in the trees. Hess was wearing a scat belt and alcohol was not a factor. Clarksville man cited after accident CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - A 21 -year-old Clarksville man was cited for (hiving on a suspended license and failure to report an accident after he apparently fell asleep at the wheel on Barger Road near Center Road Nov. 15. Andrew Paul Briseno of Clinton Trail in Clarksville was southbound on Barger Road when his vehicle went off the road, traveled 165 feet, struck a tree and came to rest on lop of culvert lubes. Briseno, who measured .165 on a preliminary breathalyzer test two hours after the accident, suffered minor injuries, according lo a report by lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department. Possible double suicide attempt thwartud HASTINGS - Police were able to thwart a possible double suicide attempt by a 17year-old woman and a man of unknown age al lhe Brookside Motel on South Hanover Street Nov. 20 al around 12:39 a m. after being tipped off by the mother of the one of the potential victims. Although the couple was not registered at the motel, police located lhe vehicle in front of one of the rooms and knocked on lhe door. The occupants asked who it was and after a few minutes, opened the door and let police inside. Police discovered a handgun, loaded and ready to Fire, hidden in lhe wnstebnsket of the motel, according lo a report by lhe Hastings City Police. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-12-04.pdf 9c69520f10dec0f98a23b371b49f33f6 PDF Text Text All-County teams revealed Lost hunter found safe See Pages 10-13 See Page 16 VOLUME 144. NO 40 THURSDAY DECEMBER 4.1907 PRCEW 7T777TFTTT NmB Nearly half of county may get new addresses Briefs by Muy Warner Slrtf Writer By lb lime Barry County finishes instituting its recently-passed address ordinance, at least 40 percent of tb homes in Barry County will have new addresses, according to county planner Jim McManus, administrator of lb new ordinance. Over what is expected Io b al least five years, address numbers will b changed to make sure tby go up or down in orderly sequence and are evenly spaced, 1,000 per Mn and San LutantaMr WMMai -US. top......... lUhlNMtktaaB w«ta pramat toTtaaupany iaanaetaaptoke ■igta wtah io tano. A naw voaa wH to taboo al *a and mile. Road names also will b changed so more than one name for a road will b eliminated and names of roads won't b duplicated in different areas of lb county. Possibly affected will b nearly 9.000 of tb approximately 22.000 housing units in tb county. Tb ordinance, passed by tb Barry County Board of Commissioners in August, also requires immediate compliance with a provision that every home in tb county silting more than 100 feel off tb road has a green and white sign near tb home's driveway, 10 to 20 feel I kta Drmgtaa, So Grand BapMa I Pram cotamatai and ton crib a*» ; calls himself ’a prodseeioeai potato | *c neck.' wHI ko tan gnaMsptatorw • its Hnt Friday faram Doe. 5 ; . ' Th program, as always. wiB told al ! oooa at Ike Ttomm Jefferson HoU. -ooraer of Graea snd Jeflhnon staaeta to Hastings Douglas hm Had io Grand BapB since 1970. when to cram to dm asm as a maker of TV commercials and ed- from tb road, staling tb address. Those homes 100 feet or less from lb road must display an address in a dearly visible manner, with Arabic numerals of at least thru inches in bight and of a color that contrasts with tb background color of lb structure supporting 'b numbers. Mailboxes are not considered adequate for displaying addresses. McManus said, because tby are frequently on lb opposite side of tb road from a dwelling or are located in dusters, making individual identification of homes difficult. McManus said the Johnstown Fire This year’s annual "Of Christmas Past" Festival in downtown Hastings promises to b even more ambitious this year thanh to joined tb Pram part fam m a fihn reviewer ia 1977. He weal to M Itato .in 19*1 m a rplaraairt M critic far RM. videos, boob oa tape aad raag- in tb past. For one thing, it will cover four days. Thursday (tonight). Friday. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4-7, with a variety of events. azmes He now also reviews fitaao oa a • Channel 13 TV program Pndays be­ Kicking off lb celebrations, sponsored by tb Hastings Area Chambr of Com­ merce, will b a special holiday edition of tb Musicians Showcase al 6:30 p.m. ’°E’arid ke hopes to mob the mat Hnt Friday a "free flow* session whk Iota of interaction between Hat aad Ba of road sign required of those homeowners whose dwellings are more than 100 feel from tb road The new ordinance was passed in response to requests by area emergency service personnel, who have suffered for years from a mish-mash of road names and address numbrings that have in some cases made it extremely difficult to find a names can cause mix-ups. "We gel a lol of businesses downtown that say Stale Road, wbn tby should say State Street." b said. Tb similarity blwccn Stale Road and Stale Street has even caused confusion over wbre "ground uro" is in tb county address numbering system, according to McManus. That is lb location wbre numbering starts in tb county. Every address east and west of that location win increase in number, and every adtkesa north and south of that location will incream ia number. CBW■ Ota W > particular banc or business. Just two weeks ago. according to Charles Nystrom. director of Barry Central Dispatch, a mix-up by Amerilech in assigning a number to a Woodland Township residence caused an 18-minutc delay in emergency personnel's response to a call about a choking child, because tb address was listed as bing ia Ionia County instead of Barry County. Several years ago. b said, a home ia Thomapple Township burned to tb ground bcausc fire trucks were delayed when tby had difficulty finding tb home. Tit house had an address on a main road, when it was actually located on an easement off tb main road, b said. The changes will 'help us tremendously.' Nystrom said. Tb lack of consistency in road numbrmgs and lb duplication of road nainfkium ben an "ongoing problem" in tb uxtoiy for years. b said II "creates real confusion during emergencies." Tb citizens are going to b tb winners in all this because it's going to cut down response umes." b said He said State Road and Slate Street in Hastings arc one example of bw like ' Different Lions in the ‘Dome Travis VanAMina (86) wraps up a Muskagon Oakridge tunning back during Maple Valley's Class CC stats championship gams at ths Pontiac SHvanJoma Saturday evening. The Lions' defense was italar, but the local crow doppad a 6-0 heartbreaker. Other defensive Lions in the photo are Andy Patrick (6), Andy Heyboer (71), Chris Gonser (25) and Jason Thompson (22). For detain on too game, see inside today's edition of the Banner. (Photo by Perry Hsrdto) Hastings plans 4-day Christmas festival acatkaal tmi industrial fihm. Ho had his owa company for a period tafcca tween 5:45 aad 6 pm. Douglas earned his toctetar's degree at Marietta College in Ohio aad warn to New York to wort for a Mm cosepuny. He then cellared ia lb US. Army aad taught motion picture pho- Department and lb Red Cross in Bailie Creek and Grand Rapids are selling lb type Thursday at Arby's. Featured will b Mart Forester and Friends. Heartsong and Hosea Humphrey. Friday will include tb Thomapple Gar­ den Club's Green Sale at the United Methodist Church, a Christmas Home of Home craft show from noon to 7 p.m.. tb Hastings Women's Club's Christmas Tea for membra and guests al I p.m. at lb First United Methodist Church and busi­ ness open houses from 5 to 8 p.m. Tree decorating will take place on lb Barry County Courthouse lawn from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. and children's letters Io Santa will b "mailed." Perhaps tb highlight of Friday's activities will b Mayor Frank Campbll's Christmas address and formal lighting of tb Christmas trees at 6:15 p.m. on ib courthouse lawn. A carol sing Kiwanis club will serve hot chocolate luminaries will b lighted al courthouse sidewalks. Tb Jaycces will bve their “Sluff-ABus" campaign for die needy at tb Kmart parting lot Friday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 and Saturday aad Sunday mornings from 9 to 11. on lb courthouse steps and ibn through­ out Ib lown. led by music instructor Joe LaJoye. will follow. Tb Excbnge and Tb Hastings Business aad Professioaal Women win bve a candy sale al Ib Ap­ parel in Motion lobby from 9 are. to 4 p.m. Saturday Otbr activities Saturday morning will b Christmas stories with Santa at ib library si 10 a.m.. tb Home to Home craft show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., poster contest winners at tb library at 11 a.m.. free movies at tb Cinema starting Mil, and Christmas stories for die family by Jennifer Ivinskas at Chariton amfrarv Part. Santa and friends will stop ia M Arby’s —UMHIUN1 ran *Mae •Of CtaMmM Puf from 11:30 am. to I p.m. Old-time Christmas crafts and more win b offered M Chariton Part's "Of Chriatatm Past' celebration both Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is 34 for Historic ChvikNi Ihrt will mMmb "Of Christmm Paet* from noon la 5 p.m. oa two consecutive waakaadfa Dec. 6 aad 7 nd Dec. 13 aad 14. Included thia year win to three aaw hands-on activities, producing *Conm capias. Crackers aad Sachets* far fami­ lies to tab home. Alao aew win to "Christmm Stories for Familirs* tram II to 11:43 a.m. Saturday. Dec. fa al tb village church. Tb traditional activities dm wig re­ turn are dipping bayberry coadtea, cre­ el ing corn lank angels. romtiag cbaF nuts over an open fire, aaeamiag was­ sail. English plum pudding. dalctarar music by lb Thornapple Dulcimer Society, a visit by Santa Claus and carriage rides around tb village. Tb village, which includes a newly opened barber shop, will b decorated as it would have been 100 years ago. Admission is 34 for adults. 32 far children ages 5 to 13. Kids ages 4 and .under will be admined free. For more information, call 945­ 3775 (More BRIEFS cont. pagn 2) adults and 32 for children. Tb annual Lions Chib Christmas parade will step off M 2 p.m.. starting M tb Kmart parking lol. Ils route will include Court, Michigan. Stale. Church and Court streets. Tb Thomapple Valley Church also will bve festival concert Saturday evening, starting al 6:30 p.m. Tb pre-concert pro­ gram will b by Sojourner and tb remain­ der of tb program will feature tb Jaa Krist Group and storytellers Jennifer Ivinskas and Robin Nolt. Tickets are 33 for ail Sunday, in addition to tb continuing do­ ings at Charlton Part and tb Jaycees' Stuff-A-Bus. Santa will b M Second Hand Comers from I to 3 p.m. and ib American Cancer Society will bve its annual Holi­ day Home Tour from 2 to 5:30. A hospi­ tality session will start ihinp for tb tour al lb Emmanuel Parish House. Wrapping things up for tb weekend will b a-special live nativity with lb Rev. Steve Reid's drama about Joseph ia tb courthouse area, followed by caroling. Holly Trolley tours and rides will b available Friday and Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 4, 1997 News Briefs MADD Candlelight Vigil is Saturday A Candlelight Vigil of Remem­ brance and Hope, sponsored by the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 6. al the Barry County Courthouse west steps. Those attending are advised Io dress warmly. The public is welcome. For more information, call 765­ 5322 or 948-3388. Christmas parade set in Middleville The Middleville Lions Club Christmas parade will be held at I p.m. Saturday. Dec. 6. Lineup for the parade will start at 12:45 at the Thomapple Kellogg Mid­ dle School. The TK High School and Middle School bands will perform and coffee and cake will be served afterward by the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. ‘Dinner and Concert’ planned for Dec. 18 The Hastings High School Music Department will have its First annual 'Dinner and a Concert" from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 18. at the Hast­ ings High School cafeteria. The event will include a Swiss steak dinner, a "live juke box" by choir members and the "Jazzy Little Christ­ mas Concert" by the high school jazz band. All proceeds will go to the choir's trip to Disneyland. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Tickets arc available at the high school office and from all choir and band students. For more information, call 948­ 4409. Three productions planned this week Three area plays or musicals will be presented this week, in Middleville, Maple Valley High School and Lake­ wood High School. . "The Dancing Doll Decides" will be performed in Middleville by the Vil­ lage Players Saturday at 2 and 5 p.m. at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Both performances, directed by Wah Eavey and assisted by Bob Bender. arc free. "My Fair Lady" will be presented tonight. Friday evening and Saturday afternoon at the Maple Valley High School auditorium. The production would have been held last month, but it was postponed because of the foot­ ball team's post-season playoff foot­ ball games. The musical "Once Upon a Mat­ tress" will be performed at 7:30 tonight and Friday night al Lakewood High School. The director is Dr. Robert Osler. Holiday concert slated for Dec. 6 Hastings' second annual Christmas concert will be held al 6:40 p.m. Sat­ urday. Dec. 6. al the Thomapple Val­ ley Church. 2750 S. Wall Lake Road (M-43). This year's event will feature the group Sojourn from Kalamazoo and Jan Krist from Detroit and story tellers Robin Nott. Nancy deVries. Dick Strader and Jennifer Ivinskas. Tickets, al $3 apiece, arc available in advance al the Hustings Public Li­ brary. Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Love Inc. of Barry County and the Thomapple Arts Council. For more information. call the Hast­ ings Area Chamber of Commerce. Holiday music set at Showcase A special evening of Christmas mu­ sic will be presented al 6:30 tonight at the Arby's Musicians Showcase. Guest performers will be Mark Forester from Lapeer. Hcartsong from tlx* Middles die and Caledonia aieas ami Hosea Humphrey. Forester will be making Ins scend appearance here Hcartsong. Wendy Oosterbaan. Becky Whittemore. Barb Bodary and Colecn Buys, who sang al the Barry County Fair last summer, will be making their debut al llic Showcase. Humphrey, of Middleville, is a vet­ eran o! Showcase appearances He is host ot the WBCH Radio "Gospel Song Roundup" on Saturday morn­ ings Seating at iIk* Showcase is on a first-conic, first-sen cd bast* Lake Odessa plans parade The annual Lake Odessa Christmas parade, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Cliamber of Commerce, will be held al 10 a.m. Saturday, starting on Tupper ! akc Street. Immediately after the parade, cookies and hot chocolate will be served al the Village Park Pavilion. Santa Claus will be on hand al the pavilion to pass out treats and pose for pictures with children. Historical Society holiday party set lite Barry County Historical Society will have its annual Christmas parly at 7 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 11, at the home of Harland and Nylc Nyc. 2011 Bowler Road. Don Reid and Harland Nyc will pro- t vide music. Members arc asked to bring a faviorite snack to share and gift to exchange for S4 or less. This year's Christmas even will be dedicated to the memory of Bob Casey, who was host for many such gather­ ings in the past. Gun Lake plans Christmas parade Gun Lake will have its first Christ­ mas parade, sponsored by the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, at 11 a.m. Sat i.-Jay. Dec. 13. ^hc parade will start at the Hum­ mingbird Aris & Collectibles parking lol. 2717 Patterson Road, and travel north to Chief Noonday Road. Lineup will be al 10 a.m. Those interested in taking part may call Jensen Marine at 792-9406 or the Gun Lake Cliamber al 672-78(0. Gun Lake also plans a holiday light­ ing competition, but registration must be done by Sunday. Nov. 30. Forms arc available by calling Gun Lake area businesses ar the chamber at 672­ 7822. Entry categories inJude religious, traditional, children’s favorite, best use of lights, commercial, most creative and best block or street. Participants arc asked to have their lights on from 6:30 to 9:30 each evening Dec. 9-21. The public may cast voles between Dec. 9( and 17. Winners will be announced Dec. 19. The Holly Trolley will take people on lours of lighting displays on Dec. 13. 14 and 21. beginning at 7 p.m. Pickups will be every half hour al the Gun Lake Community Church. Cost is 50 cents per ride. Thornapple The Bernard Historical Society will meet for a special Christmas program at 7 p.m. Monday. Dec. 8. at the Del­ ton Kellogg Middle School library. The public is invited and asked to bring a $3 Christmas exchange gift, a holiday memory to share and good voices to sing with Becky Kahler. Bake, crafts sale to help needy The ladies of the Hastings Apostolic Tabernacle will have a hake and crafts sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Frday. Dec. 5. at Kmart. Proceeds from the sale will go to needy families for Christmas. Holiday Home Tour is Dec. 7 The Hastings Holiday Home Tour, sponsored by the American Cancer So­ ciety. will Ik* held Sunday. Dec. 7. starling al 2 p.m. a! the Episcopal Parish House with a hospitality hour. The . *tual lour will be from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Homes on this year's lour arc owned by Steve and Mary Youngs. 422 W. Green St.; Dave and Emily Jaspcrse. 404 \V. Green St.: Marshall and Kim Evans. 420 S. Park St.; the Rev. Kenneth and Helen Vaught. 1641 S. Broadway; Mike and Karen Livermore, 714 W. Woodlawn; and Tim and Stephanie Girrbach. 102 Sherbrooke Court Yards signs will identify each home as being part of the tour. Also included on the lour will be the newly remodeled Girrbach Funeral Home. The Holly Trolley will pick up "tourists" at the Episcopal Parish House and at each home on the lour. Tickets will cost $7. which includes tlx* transportation on the trolley. The) arc available at Bosley Pharmacy. King s Music Center and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce They also can Ik* purchased al the Parish House on the day of the lour. Directors of the group are seasoned high school band, directors and musicians in their own right, Joe LaJoye (left) of Hastings and Dave Macqueen of Lakewood. New musicians are always welcome. For information about getting involved in the band, call Dave at 374-3037 or Joe at 945-9766, Candidates file for village elections The deadline for candidates for positions in area village elections next March to turn in nominating petitions was last Tuesday. Nov. 25. The village elections will take place on March 9. No primaries will be necessary in February. The following is a brief rundown of candidates in the four villages in Barry County and the positions they will be seeking: Middleville Candidates who will be placed on the ballot for the elections in Middleville arc Robert Klingc. Reform Party. William Mosey. Republican Party, and Lon Mey­ ers. Democratic Party for president; Roselle Havens. Democratic Parly. William Kenyon. Republican Party. Michael Lytle. Democratic Party, and David Newman. Republican Party, for trustee; and Susan Foster. Republican Parly, and Ed Schcllingcr. Democratic Parly, for treasurer. Current President Jim French, trustee, and former clerk Maria Fuller will not seek re-election Nashville It looks as though there will be only one race for a council seal in Nashville March 9. Councilman Dennis Mapes, who had been elected to a two-year term last March, now is the only Nashville resident with his name in the hat for village president this next term. President Gary White has not yet filed, but is expected to do so as an independent. That deadline is Friday, Dec. 4. According to Village Clerk Kathy Lentz, there were no newcomers filing petitions, and all other current council members whose terms were ending in March filed. Ginger Greenman. the newest member to the council, filed for a one-year term which will being in March after the election. She was appointed to fill a scat vacated by Steve May earlier this fall. Other contenders include incumbents Chris Pash. Mike Kenyon and Carroll WollT. each filing for one of three two-year scats and running without opposition. Lentz and current Treasurer Lois Elliston have also filed, both unopposed. Woodland M The election next March in Woodland will be a quiet one. as all incumbents have filed for re-election unopposed. .» They arc President Lester Forman, ClerV Tricia Duits and Treasurer Laurie Duits, afr for two-year terms, and Trustees Kevin Duits, Darcll Slater and Betty Carpenter; all fix iour-ycar terms. Jw Freeport xji Richard Kunde, a trustee on the Village Council, will challenge incumbent Charlie; Blough for the president's position. Others seeking council trustee posts are t incumbents Mary Eaton and Harold Andrus] and newcomers Kathy Kunde. Darwin] Miller and Lisa Andrus. There are five] vacancies, four for two years and one foci four years. ’.ill Annette Miller will run unopposed for 1 clerk, a postilion to which she was I appointed to replace Margaret Nicholson. Dorothy Kelley will seek another term aa treasurer, without opposition. 4? The elections in Woodland and Freeport arc non-partisan. . ... ;.4 Caledonia man dies in fall at f Silverdome concert by Bernard Society to meet Monday Band plans concert The 50-member Thomapple Wind Band, comprised of area adults who enjoy playing musical instruments, will present a tree family concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 7 in the Hastings High School lecture hall. Guest performances from a Lakewood High School woodwind quintet and a Hastings Middle School flute duet are part of the program, too. Shelly Sober Staff Writer A Caledonia man who was legally drunk fell 23 feet to his death Tuesday night dur­ ing a Rolling Stones concert attended by nearly 50.000 people at the Pontiac Silverdome. Pontiac Police Sgt. Conway Thompson said Wednesday that Eric Zylema. 31. of 6572 Millstream Loop SE. was apparently attending the concert with his brother. Mark, when lie began dancing on the rail on the stadium's second level. Police said Zylcma’s blood alcohol con­ tent measured .21 percent, more than twice (lie legal limit. Thompson said he has "no results of any other tests." but refused to comment whether any other tests were taken. "Witnesses who observed him dancing on the rail, which is about waist high, said he danced on the rail twice before that and they (old him to stop doing so." said Thompson. "He fell after he got up there the third time." Thompson said officers stationed al the Pontiac Silverdomc's police command post received the call at about 11:05 p.m. that Zylema had fallen onto the concrete Boor in the aisle of the first level. "We immediately dispatched offers to verify that someone had in fact fallen over the rail.” said Thompson. "When we got there, he was laying in the aisle on the lower level and he was bleeding from the head." Emergency personnel then treated ZyIstra and transported him to Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital where lie was pronounced dead al 11:30 p.m. Thompson said there were some 500 ushers, security officials and police officers in the stadium al the lime. However, none witnessed the accident, which took place in a part of the stadium that was not lighted. The concert continued without interrup- Legal Aid more accessible to needy in Barry County Legal Aid of Central Michigan has en­ tered into an agreement with Hastings at­ torneys Carol Jones Dwyer and Jill Humphreys Steele to provide contract legal services in Barry County. Hie program, often referred to as "Judicarc." will help Legal Aid meet the needs of the indigent, defined as any family with income less than 125 percent of the feder­ ally established poverty level, by making legal services more accessible to them. Carol Munday, executive director of Le­ gal Aid of Central Michigan, said. "We have been experimenting with this new program since June, and we find it a highly effective means of delivering sen ices, par­ ticularly in the more rural areas of our ser­ vice area. We arc most pleased to an­ nounced that we will continue the com­ mitment to ensuring access to justice to all for the balance of this year and in 1998." Legal Aid has served the mid-Michigan area since 1940. It is funded by the Legal Services Corp, (federal money), the Stale Bar Association of Michigan. Ingham County, the United Way. the City of Lans­ ing and City of East Lansing and by tiling fees from court filings. Donald Rcisig. director of litigation tor Legal Aid of Central Michigan, former In­ gham County Circuit Judge and former president of the State Bar Association of Michigan, who came out of retirement to assist Legal Aid. said. "In 1997 we antici­ pate that our services will reach over 7.000 clients in our five-county service area of Barry. Eaton. Clinton. Ingham and Shi­ awassee counties, for an increase of over 60%. Although Congress in recent years has dramatically reduced the amount of funding available for legal services, through more efficient use of the funding available and with the greater pro bono contribution of lawyers throughout the state of Michigan, we have been able to meet the needs of the indigent and the working poor. "We urge those who may be eligible and who have legal problems to address them as early as possible and not let the problem 'sit.' The best legal advice I can give any­ one is. 'Don't ignore a legal issue, the problem generally will not gel belter'." Those eligible for legal services may gain access to Legal Aid of Central Michi­ gan by calling 1-800-968-0044 between 9 and 11 a.m. and I and 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 5 to 7 p th. Thurs­ days Those interested in hearing any educa­ tional presentations on legal issues, such as church groups, clubs o,* sen ice organiza­ tions. may call Rcisig al (517) 485-5418. extension 223. lion. jb "This happened on the far end of the sta­ dium and so I doubt that the band membevt would have noticed this going on." said Thompson about the Rolling Slones. i. Zylcma's body was released Io the RonaVandcrpool-Stcgcnga Funeral home at 3131 S. Division in Grand Rapids, where his funeral will be held Saturday al 11 a.m. Two seriously hurt, woman * arrested for 'J drunk driving; A Baltic Creek man is listed in guarded condition al Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo and the driver of the car that hit the vehicle he was riding in was arrested foi drunk driving after a Friday. Nov. 28. accident in Rutland Charier Township. Allen Duane Madsen. 55. of 6507 "V" Drive North, Baltic Creek was a passenger in a car that was struck by a car traveling the wrong way on a one-way section of Gun Lake Road at M-43. said the Hastings Post of the Michigan Stale Police. • Arrested after registering a .13 on a preliminary breath lest was Susan Lee Cary. 44. of 3430 E. Dowling Road. Cary, who was also injured in the II p.m. accident, was taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment, but hospital officials would not comment on whether she was admitted or released. Also injured was the driver of the Madsen car. Barbara Ann Madsen. 32. of the same Battle Creek address. She was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated for her injuries and released. One patient who had to be extricated apparently was trapped in the car when fire broke out. according to preliminary reports. And. Aeromed mcdivac helicopter was requested to respond to the scene, but could not fly due to fog. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 4, 1997 — Paoe 3 SUNNY VIEW Red Ribbon Campaign gets a boost The local Red Ribbon Campaign sponsored by the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) now has the support of the Tom Salingue Allstate Insurance Agency in Hastings to Tie One on for Safety/ The public awareness campaign urges motorists to avoid drinking and driving. Drivers are asked to tie the MADD ribbon on their vehicles as a pledge to drive sober and remind others to do the same. In the photo (from left) are Rebecca Neitzke, account manager at the local Allstate office; Tom Salingue, The above map shows the various names M-37 has in Barry County. 5 (at right) On Min Lake in Johnstown Township, most of the homes have a Mill Lake Road address when in fact many of the homes are located on side roads. For example, homes on Little Mill. Lake, Elm, Sunset, and Hilmer have Mill Lake Road addresses. McManus said Castleton Township residents will be notified before the end of the year and will have a March deadline, and Woodland Township residents will be notified after the first of the year of any "Ground zero" is located al (he corner of State Road and Broadway, where there is currently a blinking light. But some, confusing Stale Road and State Street, think ground zero is the main intersection in downtown Hastings, where State Street intersects with Broadway. North, East or West M-43 Highway, and South or North M-37 Highway, with the exception of portions passing through towns or villages exempt from the ordinance. M-79 will all be named East M­ Nystrom said he is hoping State Street can be given the name "Main Street" to eliminate the confusion. But the city of portions of M-66. beginning in Assyria Township in the southeast comer of the Hastings already looked at the problem of State Road and Slate Street and has no plans to change the names, according to City Manager Howard Penrod. Hastings passed its own address ordinance three years ago, he said, which is consistent with the requirements of the county ordinance. However, whenever a new subdivision is built in the city, he said, the city checks with the county to make sure there are no duplications of names. McManus said the villages of Middleville and Woodland may also ask to be exempt from the county ordinance, choosing instead to pass thtir own ordinances. Thomapple Township, partly in response to the incident where firefighters could not find the home that burned down, passed its own address ordinance in 1995, which has resulted in numerous changes in addresses, McManus said. McManus said Thomapple Township has been experiencing a lot of growth, which previously resulted in the creation of many unnamed easements off main roads. Addresses of homes accessed from the easement were being listed as being on the main road rather than the casement. After the new Thomapple Township ordinance required that easements be named, over 30 easements were given names and the homes accessed by them were given addresses with the names of the casements. An casement accessing seven houses off 108th Street near Moe Road, for example, was given the name Marsh Hollow Drive. An casement off Robertson Road with nine homes was given the name Rolling Oaks Lane. The county ordinance also requires that unnamed private drives and easements be named and a road sign at their entrances erected. Private roads can be marked with the word "Private." Il is the responsibility of property owners on the private road to pay for and erect the sign. McManus said the naming of unnamed easements in the county will be part of the long-term process of getting addresses to be in compliance with the new ordinance. "Almost every single lake is going to have significant changes." he said. He gave the example of Mill Lake in Johnstown Township, where there arc five or six roads accessing the lake, but addresses on the access roads arc all Mill Lake Road addresses. Barlow Lake in Yankee Springs Township may be one of the first lakes to have address changes, he said. That lake also has several access roads, he said, but all have addresses of Barlow Lake Drive. On many of the lakes, addresses arc also out of sequence, he said. On Mill Lake, for instance, they should range from 13000 to 14000. but instead range from 100 to 700. The changing of addresses on lakes, however, won't take place until lhe county finishes renaming parts of M-66. M-43, M-79 and M-37. In the first phase of the five-year process, all of the homes in the county located on M-66. M-43 and M-37 will be renamed South or North M-66 Highway. South. 79 Highway. The county is starting with renaming county and then moving north into Maple Grove, Castleton and Woodland townships. M-66 is also called Assyria Road in parts of Assyria Township, McManus said. Ninety-one residents in that township were notified in September that they had to either change their address to a standard required address changes. After M-66 is changed. M-37, M-43 and M-79 will be changed. McManus said M­ 37 has II different names, not including the four names it has in the city of Hastings. Moving from the south end of Barry County north to the Kent County border, M-37 is first called Bedford Road, then S. Bedford Road, then Gun Lake Road, S. Middleville Road. N. Middleville Road, Middleville Rd., N. Yankee Springs Road. Broadway St.. Arlington St.. N. Middleville Road, and Cherry Valley Road. With the changes, M-37 south of Heath "South M-66 Highway" address or change the numbers in their address to conform to the county numbering system. Those residents had until Nov. IS to either change their addresses or appeal the change with the Barry Central Dispatch Administrative Board. Written notice of intent to appeal must be given to the administrative board within 30 days after a county resident has been notified of a change of address. A lota) of 71 property owners in Maple Grove Township were notified Nov. I that they will have to change their addresses, and have until Feb. I to do so. Road names were changed from Assyria Road and Clark Road to South M-66 Highway, and 25 address numbers were changed to conform Road will be called South M-37 Highway and north of Heath Road will be called North M-37 Highway. (The cut-off at Heath Road is located north of the intersection of M-37 and M-43, where the Goodenough party store is located.) McManus said M-43 has "even more names than M-37." Beginning in Prairieville Township and moving north to Woodland Township, it is known consecutively as M-43, S. Wall Lake Road, S. Grove Street, N. Grove Street. S. Wall Lake Road. Gun Lake Road. Stale St., N. Broadway, N. Broadway Road. E. Carlton Center Road. W. Broadway Street, E. Broadway Street, E. Carlton Center Road, M-43, and Saddlebag Lake Road. Allstate agent; Nancy Morgan, state organization for MADD; lone Wymer, president of the local MADD; and Mickey Cousino, secretary of the local MADD. The Salingue Allstate agency has donated red ribbons and brochures for the campaign. The agency also plans to allow the public to sample non-alcoholic beverages at its office at 136 E. State St. during the open house event from 5-8 p.m. Friday at downtown Hastings businesses. For more information, contact MADD, Barry County Chapter, at (616) 948-3388. -jta HcMsmts In Hope Township. McManus said, there arc a large number of private easements that arc not named. Work on easements probably will not begin before 1999. McManus said. After casements arc completed, the county will consider re-naming county roads, McManus raid. For example, he said, there arc too many roads named "Shore," in the county, which also have the same address number range, making it hard for emergency personnel or service personnel such as UPS drivers to find die right one. McManus said that arc two Strickland roads in the county, both with the same address range. In Johnstown Township, there arc two Sunset Drives within a mile of each other. When changes arc made, the county will notify the phone company, electric company, post office. 911, the township or R8fisc Resmraai/CMiaeraai Drivers Division of large waste services company seeks experienced rear load drivers for residential/ commercial driving, candidates must have at least two years experience in truck driving, a valid cdl license with a Class B endorsement and a good driving record, positions offer excellent wages and benefits including 401K and profit sharing. Qualified applicants please apply in person Monday-Friday. 9 am-4 pm at Hastings Sanitary Service. 1869 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml E.O.E. riiBwnu • • • • • • wnueuMAOAmii Storefronts • Aluminum Windows A Doors Vinyl Windows & Sliding Doon Custom Mirrors A Shower Enclosures Tables * Desk Tops • Glass Shelving Insulated Units • Flat Glass New Construction A Replacement 948-3091 HELP WANTED Hastings area business is accepting applications lor the position of Office Manager. This is a full­ time position Mon.-Fri. Applicants must have computer and bookkeeping experience A benefit package is available. Send resume to: Adfsei c/o the Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings. Ml 49058 registrations, bills, and magazines, and notify relatives, McManus said. Probably a change of address also will have to be made at the local post office. McManus said not everyone is happy with the changes. Some have "had their address for a long time and prefer not to change it," he said. Others arc unhappy that the change will cost them money. Many have asked where to purchase the type of road signs required by the new ordinance, he said. . Some, however, have been grateful for the change because their numbers were out of sequence. One person, who had to make 72 notifications that his address had changed, was nevertheless glad his address had been changed and had actually volunteered to have it done, McManus said. McManus said the "most difficult portion" of changing the addresses is "having people understand we’re not trying to be Big Brother. We’re trying to provide a service that will help emergency vehicles and police respond faster." The changes will also help in faster delivery by Federal Express, UPS and other service providers, he said. "We're trying not to change things if we don't have to," he said. Once the state highways are re-named. McManus said, changes will be made to unnamed or duplicated names of easements, particularly around lake areas. with county standards. village, the health department, the building department, the local emergency service provider, the local school district, and the intermediate school district. It is up to individual property owners to change addresses on their driver's licenses, vehicle “...we're not trying to be Big Brother. We’re trying to provide a service that will help emergency vehicles and police respond faster. " CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES REQUEST FOR BIDS 1997/1996 TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL PROGRAM The Qty of Hastngs. Mctxgan is sofcdng bids for is annual tee timing and removal program. This work e to be bid onairt price bass wto payment based on leU measued quanMes The Qty of Hastings reserves tie rigpt to reject any and al txds, to wakre any iregutarties n toe bid proposals, and to awaid toe bid as deemed to be in toe Cl/s best interest price and otoer factors consdered. Labtey and otoer insurance in toe smarts speeded in toe Cay's Instance Pofcy shal be required. Sooted Bids shal be renewed ai toe Olfce of toe Cty CterWTreasurer. 102 S Broadway Hastings. Mfchigan 49066 unli 330 p m. on Wectoesday. December 17, 1997 at which tme toey shal be opened and pubfcly reed atoud. Al bids shal be cteaiV merited on toe cutsite of toe submM package -Seated Bld -1997/1988 Ttaa TAnming and Remover. <Ladies... Enter your name on our Wish List for Christmas and receive a Free Gift. Your husband or boyfriend will get you the right gift! Gilmore Jewelers 102 E. State St.. Hastings E 945-9572 X • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE Nolte is hereby given toat Mayor FrartdhL. Campbel wi be mating an appointnent to ■ a vacancy on toe Hastings Board of Review. The term of tois appointnent wi tun torout/i December 31,1999 wtto an eteclion to be held in November 1999. Appfcatons are avtetebte at toe City CtetVs Olfce. Any persons reeking in toe Qty of Hastngs who woUd Be to be considered for tois appointnent should submit a resume andtor appfcaton to toe Qty Qerk’s Olfce at 102 Souto Broadway, Hastings, McNgan 49058, or by caAng 616-945-2468 The final date for mdong appfcaton is De­ cember 15, 1997. Evert G. Manehum OtyCtert �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4, 1997 LETTERS.,.frcm cur readers FINANCIAL FOCUS Delton man Judged by his last name To Ibe editor. Look at the past to prepare for the future Makin* profit. in the «ock market three day. is as easy as teaming » tie your due. Keeping them, on the other hand, might not be ao aimpie When it comes to mutual Funds, s bull mar­ ket can make a hero out of the most mediocre money manager. But what will happen when things cool off - or worse, get downright cold? Tb help you identify financial captains who know how to sail through rough walers, lake a look at down markets from the past. Let’s look at how one of the biggest mutual fund groups has done in the pest. Three market declines occurred between January 1973 and October 1990. The first began Jan. II. 1973. Mid ended Oct 3.1974. Three of the four funds in this group that existed al that time did better than the stock market lathe 1970s. fire equity funds were added to the group. When the stock market suffered its second major decline of the lest period, between Nov. 24. 1980 and Aug. 12.1982. all nine of the group's equity funds performed better than the nock market. By Aug. 25. 1987. the beginning of the third decline, this fund company managed 12 equity funds. On Dec. 4. 1987. when the dedine ended, all 12 funds had outperformed the stock market Take these three major market declines, and ask your broker io compare the results of your favorite family to the unmanaged Standard A Poor's 500 fades or any other major index Of course, this lest is not infallible, nor will it guarantee you protection against future decline. Il does, however, tell you how well a fund's managers have protected their sharehold­ ers in pest major market declines, and put results are the only way we have to study fund management. Not all mutual funds perform the same in good and bed markets. It would make sense, however, that a managed portfolio of common stocks should perform better than an unman­ aged index. Otherwise, why hire a manager? Good money managers strive tn invest in Inlid companies that they would be comfortable owning for many yean, through good and bad times. Part of this process is paying attention to Lighting contest entries announced The following is a list of the homes and businesses that have entered the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas lighting contest. The judging for the contest will be held between 6:30 and 10 p.m. tonight. Chamber officials said those who arc driving around tonight may want to go by these addresses to get a good look or to get into the Christmas spirit a little early: Residential homes — Mike and Linda Miller. 502 S. Jefferson St.; Tommy and Vanessa Easey, 744 Brogan Road; Dave and Judy Ramsey. 1895 Boulder Drive: Rob and Myrtle Falconer. 437 N. Airport Road; Bob and Deb May. 430 East Madi­ son; Clarence Lancaster. 819 N. Michigan Ave.; John Maurer. 927 N. Broadway; Marty Olsen. 610 S. Market St.; Tom and Jan Warner. 902 S. Broadway; Jeff Hause. 410 E. Hubble St.: Polly Hcrbstrcith; and Dan and Melinda Schcpler. 345 E. Charles St. Businesses — Miller's Carpet and Furni­ ture. 107 E. Woodlawn Ave.; Larry Neil Agency. 33 W. State St.; and Jonny Conoon's Restaurant, 201 S. Jefferson Si. Jonny Conoon's is not open for business yet, but it will be decorated for the holiday season nonetheless. HasttngsBaNNER Oevoterf to tfee interests of Barry County Since 1856 Putt shed by. Hasting* Banner, Inc. A DivtsKxi at J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616)945-9654 Presided Vice Prescient Treasurer Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Ybung (Editor) Elaine Gilbert (Assistant Editor) Shetty Sulser Helen Mudry Cndy Smith Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habel Ruth Zachary • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciassibed ads accepted Monday through Friday 8 a m to 5 30 P m. Saturday 8 30 a m - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Cmdy O'Neill Dan Buerge Sutetcriptian Rate*: $25 per year m Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29.00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to P.O. Box 0 Hastngs. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastngs. Ml 49058 the price of a security in relation to its value. Owning slocks of good vvlue at reasonable price* takes the emotion out of investing. It’s aim the best protection against a falling market. Any money manager can look good in a bull market. Solid money management. however, is measured by the ability to make money in good markets and to keep it in had markets. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes era from the pre­ vious week. AT5T Amsrttech Anheuser-Busch 567m 777» 43 357+ CMS^&wrgy 397; Coca Cota 857, 257. D 4 N Financial Dow Chernicai 99 617. Exxon 28’7+ Family Dollar First Financial Bancorp 477. Ford 457. 62 General Motors 41 Hastings Mfg. 110'7s IBM JC Penney 65 647. Johnson & Johnson 127+ Kmart 47’7+ Kaitogg Company 48’7,. McDonalds 477. Soars 117. Simpson Industries 17*/. Southeast Mich. Gas 57. Spartan Motors 307. TCF Financial 347+ Upjohn 293.65 Gold ’ t 5.32 Silver Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 8018.83 Volume 579,000,000 >7. Can I be like Joseph. I he dreamer who was sold into Egypt and falsely accused, who did no wrong? Why does society see only what they see on paper or from the mouths of others, that given an inch goes for miles upon miles and years upon years of tainted words and lies? As my life has been taken down that road of no return, if left up to others and even if I’ve done wrong in the past. many, many things have been blown way out of the truth. Can I be like Joseph the slave dreamer and pul all my past behind and forgive those who've wronged him for no reason? Joseph was sold into slavery and I feel the system has sold me into this slavery, so to speak, only because of a checkered past and last name of Pinks that since 1963 in Delton Hardware of a shootout that a brother and oth­ ers had with the law. This name hasn't been let up on one time and things so many people have heard about the name are mostly lies. Don’t get me wrong here. Yes. I and other Pinks have been into trouble, but God if we had all done what’s been said and done, we’d all be Criticism of Rainbow Center unfair + 'l» -7+ +2 + 27. + 17. + 27+ + 7. -7+ + 7. + 2*/+ + 17. — + 27+ + 7. + ”/+ + 7. + 2*7+ -7+ + 17+ + 7. + ’/< +7» -27*/. + 7+ f 3 3 To whom it may eoneem: This letter is in reference to Rainbow Learning Center's having to leave the church they have been in for the past three years. As a parent who has children enrolled in Rainbow, it disturbs and disgusts me to think that “good Christian people" would force the center to leave the church. These “people" have no right to accuse Pat McCollum of any wrong doing. The only wrong doing Pat could be accused of. would be of being too naive and trusting of the hypocrites in this community. I was also <Nie of the parents who helped Rainbow move its equipment from the church Saturday. Maybe the pastor would like to explain why some of the children’s toys came up missing, after Pat had locked the doors and gone home last week. If it is important to accuse Pat of wrong doing, maybe the church should do some explaining to the children who have been hurt. On Pat's behalf I would like to say. she is one of the most honest caring and upstanding people in this community. Those of us who know her. respect and admire her. I hope that she and her entire staff, keep the faith. We will find another place for the center -Md ttBxduldrcD Rtoibow has provided a very happy *d safe mwonment for tNem so be. that's something very hard to find these days. Deborah Norris f pul away many years ago in prison and Bonnie and Clyde would have never had anything on our names. It just isn't fair that someone can go and lie and get away with destroying a life as someone has done to me. I forgive as I know it's right and I'm guilty of a dumb move of being in the Orangeville Bar where lies began and if I could have never lasted alcohol that first time of 6 years old. What slavery it has been to me since then! So. all I ask is. God knows my heart and I’m truly trying to "Let go and let God." so I am live that mental and spiritual life I need to do ao 1 can be a better person and never use alcohol again. So pray for me people, as I do for all in thia world. And the judge one day in His glory will judge us. All glory be to God. Local dealer* give quality service Dear editor: From thix senior citizen who has been warned to avoid investing in offers to remodel or repair the home, hear this: When my home needed a new roof. I hired a local dealer after inquiring of his customers if their homes had been roofed satisfactorily. The roofer's reputation proved to be A-1 good. The same procedure followed for the eaves replace­ ment. A local dealer performed promptly and effi­ ciently. Then the yearly furnace check-up came due. A local dealer had installed it some yean ago and this yew discovered a heat exchanger waa needed The manufacturer had discovered a flaw in the metal and replaced the unit with another of conecied material free of charge, also paying labor! During the procedure, the serviceman showed me a leak ia the water heater I hada't known about. A new healer was installed by the same dealer. Reasonable payment terms wete avail­ able. This dealer sold only the highest quality line of merchandise supported by the manufac­ turer. Local merchants are trustworthy, dependable and easily available, giving prompt and satis­ factory service when needed. Paying for top quality merchandise and service has paid off for me. I'm so glad I haven't listened to the big; high-powered claims of cheapy deals by unscrupulous entrepreneurs! > Our dealers here M home serve us with qaair ity and reliable service for appliance and hosn£ Thanks to MDA research the future looks brighter than ever 1-800-572-1717 fhepie beg, ACM., because UM hebs paqpte. Know Vour Legislators: UXBomM SponcRF Abraham, Rapublican. 106 Dtricsan Sanata Offica Building, • Washington D C. 20610. phone (202)224-4822. < Carl Lavin. Democrat. RueeeN Senate Office Bulidkig. Washington D.C. 11 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phono (616) 456-2531. Rick * Tormeta, regional representathre. U .9. Congress Write Us A Letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a lew conditions that must be met before they will be published. TTie requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer's name and community of residence. We do not publish anonymous letters, and names will be withheld at the editor's discretion for compelling reasons only. • Letters that contain statements that are libelous or slanderous will not be published. • AN letters are subject to editing tor style, grammar and sense. • Letters that serve as testimonials for or criticisms of for-profit businesses will not be accreted. • Letters serving the function of ‘cards of thanks* will not be accepted unless there is a compelling public interest, which will be determined by the editor. • Letters that include attacks of a personal nature will not be published or will be edited heavily. • ‘Crossfire* letters between the same two people on one issue will be limited to one for each writer. • In an effort to keep opinions varied, there is a limit of one letter per person per month. • We prefer letters to be printed legibly or typed, double-spaced. Patar Hoakatra, Rapublican, 2nd District (Thomappia, Yankaa Springs, . Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope * Township), 1122 Longworth Houee Office Bulking, tie UnRad SMtae Home ol Representatives, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Ketaer. district representative, 42 W. 10th St, Holend, Meh. 49423, phone 3964090. I Vernon ENere, Republican, 3rd DMrid. (hiring. Carton, Woodtand, Rutiend, • Hastings and Cartston townships, the city of Hastings, ths upper fwcMhMi of • Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth ‘ Houee Office Building, Washington D.C. 20615, phono (202) 225-3631. Dtatitct: office: Room 166, Federal Budding, Grand Rapids, Meh. 49603, phono (616)1 451-6363 MekBmffh, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Aaeyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the Uniled Stelae Houee Of! Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washingion D.C. 20616, phone (202) 2254276. Cheriotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 549­ 0055 DMrid Heid representative Sera Liremeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Cepitoi Intormotton line tor Congress and tie Sonets: 1-202-2244121. Gov. John Engtor, Repubicon, P.O. Box 30013, Lensing, Meh. 46909, phone (517) 373-3400. Stole Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (al ol Bony County). Michigan Stale Senate, Stale Captioi, P.O. Boa 30036, Lansing. Meh. 46909, phono (517) 373-3760. Stale nipriiiirtaWvi Tony Geiger, Republican. 87th DMrid (al of Barry County). Michigan House ol Representatives. Stale CapffoL P.O. Bos 30014, Lansing. Meh. 48909, phone (517) 3790642. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4,1997 — Page 5 Secretary of State candidate speaks to Barry Democrats John Austin. Democratic Parly candidate for Michigan Secretary of Slate in the 1998 election, was guest speaker al the Wednes­ day. Dec. 3. meeting of the Barry County -Democratic Party. Austin. 35. a Genesee County Road Commissioner and senior project manager for the Lansing-based Public Policy Asso­ ciates. told Barry County Democrats that the secretary of state office needs to fulfill its constitutional mandate xs the citizens' in politics and the time politicians spend chxsing it. In this campaign, and as secre­ tary of state. I will be talking to and seek­ ing support from citizens and voters. "1 wan! your ideas and your help in run­ ning your government," he told Barry County Democrats. "Only by helping peo­ ple vote and participate in government and holding officials accountable through pro­ vision of user-friendly information on their activities, can we take government back." Austin formerly headed the Flint Roundtable, a leadership group promoting community development in Genesee County. A graduate of Swarthmore College and Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, he lives with his wife, Terese, and their three children in Fenton. advocate in government. He is seeking his party's nomination in August to run next November against in­ cumbent Republican Candace Miller, who unseated longtime Secretary Richard Austin, a Democrat, in 1994. "The secretary of state should do more than sell license plates." he said. "There are areas of important responsibility where democratic values are at stake and leader­ ship is demanded. "The secretary of state must lead in the flute's effort to engage citizens in govern­ ment. make voting easier, hold government officials accountable and protect the con­ sumer. By delivering on tough issues, not jiist putting up new signs, the secretary of itatc can help cut the public's cynicism that elected officials are only interested in siclf promotion." Austin added. "I see the opportunity for the secretary of state, with local offices in every Michigan community and 'on-line' through the Internet, to be the gateway to government for the citizens of Michigan. I will make the offices places where people not only get quick and efficient service for their vehicle issues, but register to vote, see who gave their elected officials money, and send their stale representatives a letter or an e-mail message. "I will also work hard to bring campaign finance reform and better information on the role of money in government to the people of Michigan." Austin pledged. "We've got to reduce the role of big money Thnma> Howard Rooker. Grand Prairie. TX 1 Id Kritta Dawn Tiller. Grand Prairie. TX. Randal Neal Mullholand. Walbridge. OH aad 1 Inoaa Mary Rowlen. Northwood. OH. Troy Dennis TenEyck. Nashville and Eileen lane Goris. Nashville. Richard Brian Long. Hastings and Heather lorene Frost. Lake Odessa. Timothy John Oger. Hastings and Rebecca \ ee Anderson. Hastings. Know the Facts. Head Start students of Hastings and Delton decorate local restaurant Head Start students from Hastings and Delton (above) spent part of Monday and Tuesday decorating the Ponderosa restaurant in Hastings for Christmas. Students made paper snowflakes, bells, poinsettias, Christmas trees and other decorations in class and then hung them in the restaurant. Students also made paper bubs, popsicle stars and pipe cleaner decorations for the store's Christmas tree. After decorating, students were treated to a free lunch of hotdogs and chicken dinosaurs and given a chance to talk to Mrs. Claus. This is the first lime Ponderosa has had students put up decorations. The restaurant hopes to make it an annual practice as part of a push to be 'more community minded,* according to shift coordinator Vai Walker. Are all phone companies the same? calling the Telecommunications Consumer Information Center • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Mayor Franklin L. Campbell will be making an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Heatings Public Library Board. Applications are available at the City Clerk's Office. Any persons residing in the City of Hastings who would lite to be considered for this appointment should submit a resume and/or application to the City Clerk's Office at 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058, or by eating 616-945-2468. The final date tor mak­ ing application is December 24,1997. Consumer Information Center Debt Consolidation Notice ia hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene on December 9,1997 at 9XX) a.m. The board will meet in the City Assessor's Office, City Hall, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michi­ gan for the purpose of reviewing and correc­ ting clerical errors and mutual mistakes of fact. Eligible taxpayers who have not tiled their homestead affidavit may do so at this time. JMOy A. myW*, vny ABMOGBOr Freeport United Methodist Church PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP MEETING Of BOARD of REVIEW 12:00-3:00 p.as. PURPOSE: 1. Organizational Meeting to elect Chairperson 2. Correct clerical errors and mutual mistakes or omissions 3. Hear any request from taxpayers for qualified agricultural exemption if not approved previously In 1988 and 1997 and request for poverty exemp­ tions. 4. Hear any recommendations from assessor and any other matters that may legally come before the board. Lloyd floyfaga, Supervisor Donation: Adults *6.50 Mid Children ‘3.00 .SUBUJAV HASTINGS Buy a regular 6" sub, Get one FREE FnS tiras — 00 beers a** 9"9 Evra^j o4Ber wNrakraraS a BoHSrag PENNOCK HOSPITAL has an opening in the Dietary Department for a Full-time Cook. One or two years experience in an institutional dietary department or restaurant is desired. CREDIT PROBLEMS OK PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW EverN Q. Manahum CRy Clark A.M. COOK­ DIETARY SERVICES C1997 Telecommunications Fourth graders at Central Elementary could not go to the rain forest, so they brought the rain forest to them. To complement their studies on forests of the world, the students created a rein forest in the school library. Vines were draped from the ceiling. Orchids were hung from the wall. Pictures of monkeys, tapirs, jaguars, sloths, iguanas, bats, butterflies, toucans and other wildlife were placed on the wall. Almost hidden in the foliage are (from left) fourth graders Scott Coleman, DJ. Falconer, Adam Sheldon and Adam Pratt. • CITY OF HASTINGS • NOTICE Competition is heating up for local phone service. This can mean more choices, better services and lower prices. kmi Toresi comes «ve ai uentrai uemeniiry Basic math and reading skills are a must, as well as good interpersonal skills. Must be able to lift and carry heavy items, to bend and re-vh. and to work in cool conditions. Please submit application/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Atm: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. MI 49058 (616) 948-3112 E.O.E. with the purchase of a medium drink Not valid wMi aey otoer dwco«wL otN^ora. offer or value meal One conpcn per cuMooMr per visit Second Mb of equal or fewer value. .Offer c^trw 12-31-97. Subway of Hastings is accepting applications for permanant employment. Full time or part time available. Must be 18 or older. Apply in person. Please, no phone calls. 725-A W. State St. Hastings, MI 49508 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND MEETING ON AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE TO: THE HEStoEMT* AHO FWOFerrr OWNERS OF RUTLAHO CHARTER T0MHSHP ANO ANV OTHER StTBKST. EDKRSONS: MEASE TAKE NOTICE M te Rated Charter Town** Planning CommiMte wa hold a public hearing and maatng on DecanWar 17. rgS7. alTw Ruaand Cbanar Tcwnabip Had. local. ad at 2461 Haadi Road, commancing at 7 30 o'clock p.m PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Mai Sw lama to ba conaidorod at Ma ipBRsTHp^TTB^^nrig wicrjOv m dob., roaotMng. 1. A prapoMd amendment to Rutiend Charter Towntftip Zoning Ordinance No. 46. Article XX. Section 20.25, FENCES AND HEDGES. The propoaad amendment would change too mato* mum height lor lencee from tom (5) to a maximum at (6) loot. 2. A propoeed amendment to Rutiend Charter Townchfc Zoning Ordinance No. 46. Article XX. Section 20.17, PRIVATE ROADS. The propoood amendment would reviee toe preeent language to road. PRIVATE ROADS: Every developed parcel of land ehoS have frontage upon a public road or, if there io no public road avadoble. a parcel ohol front upon a private road eetobkehed in accordance wtih thio section. Said private rood ehal be conMructod to moot aN standards of toe Barry County Rood Commiooion for public roads in plats whore three or more dwoNngs or dweftng unis front said private road. Section 20.178 (2) revioe the preeent language to road: Any private road autoortzod under tote section shad have a right-of-way of at least mwSu Ararat wei m j^ara, ano ——j u -v h m ,—aa ^t aunooros ^a—a— anoa oeoy-soi (DO) m —wuui, x anas moor epecMcetions required by the Barry County Rood Commiooion lor public roods in plots. A hard surface on prwete roods autho­ rized pursuant to this section shall be waived by toe Planning Commission whore throe (9) for lees dwetongs or dweding units from said private road. 3. A propoood amendment to Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance No. 46. Article III. Section 3 88, add thu definition of Story to road aefodows: STORY: A horizontal division of a budd­ ing: that portion between one door and the Root above. Re-num­ ber toe definitions in errordance wdh tois odiMion. 4. Such otoer and further matters as may property come before too Planning Commiooion. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the propoood amend­ ments of too Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance may be examined by contacting the Tovmehip Clerk al any time dur­ ing regular busineoe hours maintained by Township offices and be appointment from and after the publication of tois Notice and until and including the day ol toe hoeringfmeeting and may fur­ ther bo examined at the hearing^meeting PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments regarding too above referenced metiers may bo submitted to the Township Clerk prior to the hearingrrnoeting and may further bo submitted to toe Planning Commission the hearing/meoting. The Tovmohip Planning Commission reserves the right to modi­ fy or after any portion of the propoood amendments at or folow­ ing toe hoering/mooting and to make Its recommendations accordingly to the Township Board. AM interested persons are invited Io be present at the aforesaid time and place io be hoard with respect to these matters Rutland Charier Township wB provide necessary reasonable auxiliary axis and services at the meeftng'hoarmg to indrvidueit wth dwabiMies. such as signers for the hearing vnpaxed and audiotapes of printed materials being considered, upon roasonable notice to the Township, individuals with dtsabdities requmng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number designated below Barbara Bodford. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Meath Road Hastings. Mtchtgen 49058 (616) 946-2194 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4,1907 Barry County budget for ‘98 to increase by 5 percent by Elaine Gilbert ing a considerable amount of revenue plus wage inflation, he said in an interview. There are no real new big initiatives next year except for economic development, he .-sided As far as I'm concerned we need more Assistant Editor A 1998 Barry County general fund bud­ get reflecting a 5 percent increase over the current budget has been recommended by County Administrator Michael Brawn. Proposed 1998 expenditures arc $8,528,861 and projected revenues arc $8,529,211. The County Board of Commissioners is expected Io adopt the 1998 budget next Tuesday. Commissioner Rod Goebel, the board's finance chairman, said. Before that lime, Goebel hopes the Finance Commit­ tee can whittle some of the proposed spend­ ing from lhe expenditures column. Financing the jail and City Hall are lak- room." Ik said. "We're going to have to cut back some spending or intended spending. That's my goal before we adopt it." Only one citizen spoke during a public hearing about lhe budget last week. Ward Weiler of Hastings lokl the board that since lhe budget "records" weren't "on the table" to look al. I have nothing to say." Brown told Weiler that lhe proposed budge is available in the county clerk's of­ fice and its availability had been advertised. iWorsfiip Ttyetfar...* the church of your choice. Weekly schedule of services sre area Ji Brown, in a written summary, said some of the revenue estimates will have to be a minimum-security work release program. The sergeant position will he for night op­ largest source of county income and arc mtimalcd al $2,078 million next year. ■ watclrd throughout the year. "District court revenue continues to re­ main high due Io increased patrol activity by lhe local, cvunly and slate police." Brown said. "A reduction in force of any magnitude by any of these areas can have a significant effect on revenue." One increased source of revenue is ex­ pected Io come from the stale for additional court funding. Proposed expenditures primarily main­ tain existing staff levels in county depart­ ments. Brown noted that contracts with lhe Courthouse Employees Association and the erations at lhe jail. The cost of the jail expansion is also The biggest chunk of county expendi­ tures -$5.5 million worth -are earmarked prorated in lhe 1998 budget. The first an­ nual debt payment is $70,382 for the $552,331 project. A Michigan Department lor costs for “Central Services" such as County Sheriffs Department including jail and road patrol, the courts, pr-isccutofs office, child care costs, register of corrections officers expire at the end of the year and that salary increases will not he included in the department budgets until they have been determined through negotia­ tions. Three new positions and a reclassified position have been included in the recom­ mended budget. Those are for two new cor­ rections officers for the jail and reclassify­ ing one other corrections officer position Io sergeant and adding an administrative assis­ tant position in county administration. The additional jail staffing has been re­ Chert* Service 10:30 quested by Sheriff Steve DeBoer because of the increase of 20 beds, from 74 to 94. when the jail expansion project is com­ a. pleted next year. The extra space will be for on-AM SUNDAYS: Bol'woo* Si.. Rev. of Corrections grant paid for $160,000 of the jail expansion. A new proposed expenditure in the 1998 budget is $76,002 for the first of seven an­ nual payments on lhe installment purchase agreement for lhe Hastings City Hall prop­ erty and buildings. The total cost was $425,000 and the county has applied $25,000 cash toward lhe purchase Another new expenditure is $20,500 for the county's share of paying for half the expenses of hiring a gypsy moth coordina­ tor with Allegan County. Gypsy moth infestatton has increased in both counties and the coordinator is expected to help develop a program to combat the problem Also, included in lhe budget is $60,000 earmarked for countywide economic devel­ opment. Commissioners have been told that such a program would require between $60,000 and $170,000 to fund a successful eflat The largest source of projected county revenue continues to be taxes, which arc expected to be $4,669 million in 1998. Federal and slate funds arc lhe second land information services, drain commlsinner and animal control. Goebel, after last week's meeting. "Expenditures basically equal revenue the budget). If the budget were adopted as)t is formulated right now. we'd have pretty short meetings up here for te year because we wouldn't we wouldn't buying anything. We wouldn't be fix! anything. We would just he paying te paids. That would he just about it that's about all we'd have money for. The reason for that, he said, is "maybek breakdown in discipline of lhe board as f» as spending more money than we've been accustomed to or being more willing to spend any money that they can lay their hands on. I don't mean to criticize any­ body... If we keep spending every dollar in revenue that we gel. pretty soon our fund balance will be back to a pretty low per­ centage. We've got contracts with associa­ tions coming up and depending on how those go perhaps well be OK. perhaps we will not Ik." Daaiel Scharf; 10:45 a. QUIMBY U NITK D newer Clsta for cblMrea (414) MS4M2. Saadw School iO rlACI Edward A. Robmm MIDDLEVILLE - Ctates L. LAKELAND. FLORIDA - Waym W. COMMUNITY ia Basic Crock, te m of Lao ft Naote (Kwr) ) Coomb; two broten, Russell GRACX LUHBUMN ORJBCH. ■anted to Non HmAIm oa Fcbraaa 2^ 1H6 jenoots. Orc. 7 -100 a 10:43 a> Hof> Orc. 12 tn 22 - U.M. THORNAPPLR VALLKY March I, 1930 aatil Ha diactarge oa April 4, 1933. Dltinktr 6. 1997 ■ 2J» pa. ■ the Wren taoref Horae faHtalngi with Dr. Buffer# W. oa Aagaa 13. 1933. 10:30 aua.; E.W. llria Company ia Heatings far 11 yean, aad General Moton Corporation far 22 yuan wonbio 1:30 a.a». aad 11:00 ia 1995. Alaaeoa Sheila Marie Robiaaoa of Freeport; NASHVBXE - Rollo Edwart Faria. <e 29,19131a a. w 12 aoaa. FLRA1ANTVUW FAMILY WorKw KM3 Warfare tartm Kta): Yom chvrch. McMiilaa of Cfovta. New nr dag, taeeasa uk nami taw Has cathouc Jade (Marty) mu WllCOMl COINIIS UNITED METHODIST Odaaaa. Barban (Harald) Roa of Hatiegx, FreMa (William) ScMkhram of Middlevine, two 1/2 IroAwt, Richart (Uada) Kwr of MMdtevilto, Ksanrti(Jaa)Kanof Makegoa, am map-sisrer. Genevieve Thompaoa of Wife- He wfo married io Myrtle Dena oa Febreary 4.1933. They dead ia Graad Rapide before tea raourt to De din. Florida far tan, returning to Nashville dra to ill Mr. Footer waked for Michigan Beil Teie- rbfarea o.j^Dtwat WYOMING -O. November 20, 1997. He wm preceded ia death by He tat tri*. la Hastings far twelve World 1943. tree chUdrea. My (David) Rchad Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. ♦ « la far aS ore RoeaM (FteyfUe) Faria of Headaga; twelve HASTING! APOSTOLIC MS-2M7. Chrach wMi officiating NASHVILLE - Me L Chilli era. age 31. of ♦4M2J4 Rate tavfcre: ♦ « NASHVILLE AREA Helen Sdfida aad Lillian PMsavnaiAN Reverend Lesser DeGroot Barry Coaoy Hoepice ate Nashville Baptist followed a die Radaad Towratop Hosprce of Graarir Grand RapidaaGaiaea church. talira (Holbrook) Childers. He was raanted to Loree Wood oa October 2. 197# ia Nrafavihe. Mr. OHMan served in te Vietaare Cortlict IT. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Natavillr Father DELTON - Howard W. Gicia, rae 71, of r. Grein war hon ia Reed City oa Noves- ■ T. IO1I CATHOLIC CHURCH. SOS S. lartmoa He wra a Uatoa Stewart far Bradford-Whira Corapaey ia Middleville for2l yean aad alao a Rsrcaa. (317) 1324228. Mera^ He eajoyed firitiag. coon heating, proceaa- This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: den of Baatle Creek. Alton (Fdiaha) Otildcra of Nashville, Detea (Matt) take of Haati^s, Jama (Turranr) Dean of Jacksonville, Flori­ da, John (Jennifer) Childers, Jr. of Detroit aad Dave Oakton of Battle Geek; six graadchil- WREN FUNERAL NONE of Hastings " IUXFAB B9CORFORATEO of Hastings NATIONAL BAFW of HASTTIGS Member P.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BAfVCR Mad REWDER 1952 H. Broadway - Hastings Healtky Hastings. Michigan HASHNGS FIBERGLASS PHOOUCTS. rtc. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan Mr. Greta it survived by Ma wife, Mary; two one aoa, William (Ralyan) Grein of Reed City; two tire dnightii I, Michelle Curtice of Barry- Kentucky, Frank Childers of Blaine, Kentucky and Tore Childers of Cold waler; three sisters, Intartta Thomas of Blaine, Kentucky, Bobbi and Daniel Townsend of Portage, a special "son", Roger Dodd of Southfield; many grand­ children aad great grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Grein of Chursabuaco. Indiana aad Carl Grata of Baldwin. Feaaral services ware held on Wedaeaday, 1997 from 3-1 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home ia Dehoa. 133 E Orchard SL Delton. Mi 49046. ' Fuaenl services will take place Friday at 11:00 > ■ at the Williams Funeral Home io Delton. Paaor Bernard Blair officiating. Burial Cvck Mrck Creriirr Fuaeral Horae in Nashville. Freer David Henry officiated. Burial took place at Wilcox Ceacaery ia Nashville with fan oli- firefly. She was bora March L 1910 ia She graduate front Freeport High School in 1921 aad from Ionia County Normal ia 1929. before aunying Oak Kaufftea May 22.1943 ia Bay Chy. Ata their marriage they lived art famed ia te Ata area aad.' 1973 wtaa ter retired and apca te wiraerx ia Florida. S Mrs. Kuffmaa was a lifelong member of #4 Bowne CemerUtted Methodist Orurch. and < 63 year lifetime member of te Earners Star, IkR Alto Garta Cub. Bowne Center Exleaaio* Club art te Bowk Hospital Guild. i Mrs Kauffman wm preceded in death by bO' hutband, Clair in 1916; and a rider, Lillian Brandl also in 1916. • Mrs. Kauffman is survived by two dragin tok Canada. Jaais (Tom) HoUingsworti a Troy; tree grarrtdaughser. Kali Claire HoBiags Family BOSLEY PHARMACY tlASnWaS MANUTACTUUNG CO. Mobile Home Bark oa Guernsey Lake near Datea sice 1991 Mr. Grein wra a life member of the Delton V F.W. tat *422 aad a member of te Hickory law, Tea and Yvonne Wood of NashvU le, four 10:00-12:00 "Prescriptions' -118 5. Jefferson - 945-3429 MiHred (ladtaoa) Grain. He wm monied to Mary M. Underwood on ac 21, 1964. Mr. Grein served with te United Sums with full military honors. KsufTnian of Hastings Funeral services were held Wedaeaday, December 3, 1997 at te Koopa Funeral Chapel. Clarksville. Reverend Bryaa Schneider-Thomas officiated. Ccmetery. Memorial cootributions may be made to te Bowne Center United Methodist Church Building Fund. i �_______________________________________________________ The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4, .997 —Page 7 UJoocPond N€UJS______________________________ by Calberlae Lucas A community Thanksgiving service was held al Lakewood United Methodist Church Wednesday evening. This year, the service was pul on by lhe Lakewood Youth Cen­ ter. which is nt the old Calvary United Brethren Church in Lake Odessa. The Rev. Jim Holloway, director of lhe Youth Center, said he came to lhe Lake­ wood Area last December to start a com­ bined youth program for four Uniled Brethren churches. He set a goal of having 40 youths involved by now, but they kept coming and coming. The very Tint meeting drew 23 students and within a few days, Students showcase projects Pleasantview student Joseph Hensley recently built an elaborate adobe house as a history project. His project and others created by Eleanor Vonk's fifth grade class wore showcased at parent-teacher conferences this fall. Pleasantview Principal Jerry Mueller said. *1 was impressed with the quality of work that these students and their parents were able to put together. We had everything from working models of hydraulics to tinker toy log cabins.* Vonk said the projects get parents Involved in their chi"dron's classroom work. there were 40. For many months now. there have been around 160 youths at the center every Wednesday evening. He said there were 223 students active al the center at one time or another. Students come from 30 churches. The Calvary Brethren Church, which is now the Youth Center, held between 120 and 130 people with pews; so the pews have been removed to make room for lhe approximately 160 students who come ev­ ery Wednesday evening. After Holloway spoke briefly, he turned the stage over to lhe youth worship com­ mittee of lhe Youth Center, and six musi­ cians and three song leaders led the singing of several choruses with lhe words pro­ jected on a screen at the front of the church. Other ministers at lhe service included Brian Allbright of Woodbury United Brethren. George Speas of Kilpatrick United Brethren. Ben Ritter of the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist Church. Phil Whipple from the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church and Mark Ralph of Sunfield United Brethren. After the choruses, the microphone was turned over to the youth so that any one of them who wished to do so could testify. After every youth had a chance to speak to lhe congregation. Holloway showed a short VCR tape about what lhe Christiaa Youth of the world are doing and accomplishing. Refreshments were served in the fellow­ ship hall aad while the older folks visited, the youths went back into the sanctuary, cranked up lhe volume and made music their style. The Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday last week in their den. Special guests were Bill aad Carol Ruddy from the Delton Li­ ons Club. There were 14 Lions present, though lhe president, Wayae Mushbach. wm ill. Vice President Robert Hrtmer had MLiWet lummumml andabe manures ia in Florida. Bill Ruddy is lhe new tone chairman, re­ placing a man who wm unable to do the necessary visiting to other clubs, aad he spoke about current Lions Chib projects. He discussed Welcome Home for the Blind and Welcome Home projects and sold Wel­ come Home pins for the Lions to wear on their vests Cart Lehman, brother of Hildred Chase and Ronald Lehman of Woodland, died after District 11C-1 Zone Chairman BB Ruddy apeak* to the Woodtond Done Club. Glendon and Betty Curtis spent Thanks­ giving at lhe home of their son Doug and his wife. They enjoyed seeing their grand­ children Stephanie and Nicholas Curtis. Their son. Tony and Linda Curtis brought daughters Mallory aad Amanda from Jack­ son and Steven and Cindy Curtis White brought Christopher from Hastings. Linda Lancaster, a family friend, also came from Hastings. Eldon and Doris Ressner had an early Christmas celebration Saturday with all of their grown children and their grandchildren present. David aad Lisa (Ressner) Dunbar came from Montague and brought Andrea. Heather and Gabriel. They stayed over until Sunday and Liu played lhe piano al Lake­ wood United Methodist Church Sunday am. with her mother playing lhe organ. Ron and Ellyn Flessner Coppers. Darci, Drew and Derek of Woodland were at the celebration and Rob and Marilyn Ressner came from Gladwin, where he is superin­ tendent of schools. Their children. Jill and Dao Hucsmaa came from Troy. Ohio, and Ryaa and Courtney came from Indianapo­ lis. Son Blake Ressner is a student al Western Michigan University and came to lhe family celebration, too. A huge Christmas production called “I Believe" will be performed at Lakewood United Methodist Church Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 6 and 7. This program will be presented by John Waite, the Living Stones and Lakewood United Methodist Sunday School children. Production and rehearsals started in August. The story of “I Believe" is set in the third century A. D. and is centered oa lhe life of St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was a bishop in Myra which is ia preseal-day Turkey. The presentation is baaed oa his­ tory and will be shared through musk, drama aad puppetry, dance aad many spe­ cial effects. It is a program for all ages aad will provide inspiration for the Christmaa season. The public is invited to come aad share in this unique presentation. The drama includes Matthew Strimback as young St. Nicholas. Richard Gretsky as Uncle Nicholas and Rob Steed as St. Nicholas. The 14 other named characters in lhe production are Auat Leonida Chartlie Maltice. Perpetua - Jamk Wakiey. Aunt Julia - Amy McClintock, Auat Theodora - Kendra Smith, Epiphanies Brent Skipper, Nonna - Sarah Stowell, Captain Claudius - Curl Allen, Jr.. Clemelia - Pam Smith, Helena - Jessica Rice, Hestia - Charity Black. Herodia - Ana Black. Mary - Leslie Geiger. Gabriel Janie Slater and Naomi - Leslie Geiger. The puppets will be operated by Greg Studt. Kyle Erickson. Angie McClintock and Katie Strimback; lighting will be by Michael Smith aad Christy Benham will handle sound. Rus the large cast of children will make this one of the largest productions that have been presented at Lakewood United Methodist. becoming ill while driving his car last Tuesday evening. He wm *6 yean old. Lehman wm bom at the family home at Wareerville Aug. 27, 1911. to Ora and Retiring Early? Effie (Cotton) Lehman. He graduated from Woodland High School and lhe Worsham Institute of Mor­ Katie Davis made a loepee. lee year feed m*M tuary Science in Chicago. He served in the U. S. Army in Graves Registration during World War II aad wm an Army embalmer State Farm Annuity in England and Fiance. After lhe war. Cart returned to Bellevue, where he had worked at a mortuary before entering the Army. He owned and operated lhe Lehman Funeral Home aad Lehman Furniture Store from 1949 to 1975. It is now operated as the Shaw Funeral Home, State Farm Vndentanth Li/te.” Lehman Chapel. He wm a 50-year member of the Michi­ . gee Stats Farm Agent I. gan Funeral Directors Association. Cart and his wife were members of the Evangel Christian Church in Charlotte. He wm a member of the Bellevue Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club. He wm Bellevue Citiaen of the Year Ruth Hughes, LUTCF 825 S. Hanover in 1974. Cart is survived by his wife, Pauline R. (Douse); sons Gary (Irma) Lehman of Quincy and Brian (Debbie) Lehman of Bat­ tle Creek aad his brother, Ronald Lehman of Woodland and sister, Hildred Chase of Coats Grove. Visitation wm held in the chapel named for him on Friday and his fu­ neral wm Saturday at the Bellevue United Methodist Church with interment at River­ Teacher Eleanor Vonk stands with student Kyle Whitney, who created a home made of stone. LEGAL NOTICES: Frte No. 97 222O44E Em of CHARLES E CAIRNS Sood Security No 374*26 1051 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Mour mtorotf in mtoto moy be boned or oHk* nd by the following The decedent, whow lost known oddreu wm 1675 No*hnlle Rood. Heatings. Michigan 49058 died 11/12/91 Creditors d lhe deceased ore notified that al downs against the estate wil be forwer barred unless presented to the indapendenl personal representative. Anno Cairns, 5170 5. Chorhon Pork Road, Hostings, Michigan 49058. or to both the independent persond representative and die Barry County Probate Court, ». Michigan 49058, within 4 months d lhe publication of this notice Notice is further gwen that lhe estate will be diereoher assigned and distobutod to the persons e nt ided to it Dorid H Tripp (P29290J 206 S Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 9459585 (12/4) side Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Bellevue Lions Sight Conserva­ tion Fund or Evangel Christian Church. Christmas 'Round the Town brought a steady parade of visitors to the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Depot-Museum, both Friday and Saturday. A drawing was held for the large Christmas tree donated by Les and Virginia Yonkers and decorated by the Lakewood School District fourth­ graders. This year lhe tree was decorated with paper chains and soldiers in red. white and blue, and the children also made many angels for lhe tree. The tree was won by Bonnie Jackson, who is a member of the Ionia County Ge­ nealogical Society. I had Thanksgiving dinner al lhe home of the Rev. Ward and Muriel Pierce. Both of their daughters were there, grandson Warren with his mother. Melodie. and the entire family of Bob and Shelley Tuuk. The Tuuk children are Aaron. Nicholas. Leanne and Justin. Hastings, Ml. 49058 (616) 948-8488 NEW PROGRAM!! RN’S AND LPN’S Pennock Hospital is pleased to announce a new “Contingency pool program. We are paying premium rates for RN's and LPN's with at least one year of expe­ rience in a hospital setting to assist us during peak workloads. Must be able to work at least two weekend shifts during a four week period (not necessarily a calendar month). If you would like additional information about this exciting new program, please call Deb Viher. Chief nursing Officer, at (616) 945-3451 Ext. 115. or Send resume/applkation to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources Department 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-3112 Fax (616) 945-4130 EOE �Page 8 — The Hasting* Banner — Thursday, December 4,1997 puny provided the plane ticket. Three months after that, she went to Las Vegas for a "working vacation" and then to see her parents for a wuek because it was "on lhe way." (They live in Sooth Dakota) These tickets were paid for by the company, loo. When the chief of operations finally terminated this flea brain, my husband saw to it that she received a month's severance LEGAL NOTICES kent upon the property deterfeed TAKE NOTICE : Sato wot fawfuly made ol the fol notice, upon payment to too Woowrer ot the county in which bo praparty is locaud. of al wm paid for dw A4ORTGAGE SALE - Default ho$ been mode in the condition! of a mortgage mode by CHERYL LYNN ELLIOTT, a momed woman, to Mortgage Corporation of Amenco. a Michigan Corporation Mortgagee, dated JUy 27, 1995, and recorded on Auau!t 3, 1995, in Liber 636, on page 703, Barry County Record!, Mschigan, and awgned bv said Mortgagee to InduUry Morigoae Company, I P, a Delaware bmrtod Portnenhip, bjf an O!!ignment dated August 16. 1995, and recorded on Moy 28, 1996. in GUr Ann landers Wages of sex Hurefrad F*y and 17/100 Dalian IS 17.430 17), otdMcribed in Towh 2 Norff/hange 10 VNU Section 29 W3/4SW 1/4EK/I/4MAC Aral No 0*011-029-0164» Camratly known as: X Acres voeont Anrewa Aad $342.37 Dead 4418 Amount Duo: $543 54 AUS SHERIFF AM) ifotnibsd os: Thor port of lhe NordrweU 1 /4 of he Norbaod 1/4 of Seesen 21. Town 1 North. Ronga 8 WTO. rlerrnbed os ba Eoit 12 rods of ba Northwest 1/4 or be Norbamt 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, RongrBVmu Tax Bam No. 04-09-021 -010-10. occordonce with 1948CI 600.3241a, in which cate ihpredamgion period ihall bo 30 days from the data to ad on Bwir Oam bakilf, toid mdMduah being par­ ton mdcoted to hove tome mtorafl in ike land above daacribod according to Barry County record* THS HIM IS A DOT COUECTO* ATTEMPfiNG Nra*MAncN wt o* to collect a oar. any Doled: November 13, 1997 JACK F. GARDNER BOUSntY MORTGAGE COMPANY, I P ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE Suito 215-21415 Civic Centor Dr. Southheid, Ml 48076 3953 (248) 352-7020 That will be enough lo bring up your chil­ dren. pay off lhe mongage. marry a decent man and forget she ever knew a bum like you." "Suffering in St. Louis." who said she is suf­ fering from fertility problems because she was a sexually promiscuous teenager. My heart goes out to her. but her suggestion that young people use protection if they become sexually active does not go far enough. A condom cannot protect against herpes or genital wans because lhe skin in that entire area is not shielded. Although a condom does offer protection against some sexually trans­ mitted diseases, condoms are not always used correctly And. only latex condoms should be used. Other kinds of condoms can allow a virus to pass through. The idea of abstinence until marriage, and no fooling around after, used lo be called chastity and fidelity. In today's world, chastity and fidelity not only enhance the chance* for a solid and lasting marriage, they can mean a healthier and happier life to­ gether. — D.A. in Margate. Ha. Dear Margate: Thank you for your words of wisdom based on common sense and sci­ entific data. I hope my teenage readers will lake your comments seriously. Now that AIDS is a possibility, sexual promiscuity can be fatal ii2/ii> TAN WU IE USB) FO* THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Dufouk km bam nods inthe ' ' ' Mania L RAD' M HADDOCK. DOCX.ro Bathroom safety the letter from "Disgusted in Chicago." who complained about young children in oppo­ site-sex restrooms. I am the mother of three boys, ages 3. 5 and 7.1 certainly believe my two older boys do not belong in women's re­ strooms. However. I cannot bring tnyaelf to leave any of diem outside while I go in to use the facilhies.My boys are responsible and nature, aad I trust them. It is strangers I have second and third thoughts about. Should someone grab one of my children. I would never be Mt to forgive myself. While I don't lake my boys shopping often, sometimes, it is necessary. If nature calls. 1 and get out as quickly as possible. I do *01 like doing this, and I certainly don't was* WDon't tell me old men can’t have fun. My husband is 72 and still keeps in touch with this shrewd linle cupcake. He thinks I don't know. I'm loo old to consider divorce or separation, but it would do my heart good to see this knar in the paper. Please make my day. - The OW Gray Mare in Brandon. Fla. Dear O.G34.: I guess there's no fool like an old fool. Meanwhile. I hope you have and grandchildren and a few hobbies own. (RS.: Why nor hear younelf to Silence unjust suffering post-operative pain, my "Elie*." came by to see me. My b out of the boa beside my bed and slip them *4 her pocket. Ellen looked up and realiaed be ha seen her. even though I didn't notice a thing. nothing- He waited until Ellen went needed medication. Ellen didn't know Dan had else to do. Any suggestions?—Wondering ■ St. Louis Dear St. Louis: I have been inundated wMt letters from others who say under ao drcusivyean old outside a public loitet white they re- MOUTGAG4 SAU - O. WEST Drunk advice BUNGE. A ANGLE MAN <md JUUE A. REYNOLDS KXNT TENANTS to UMTW STATES OF AMBNCA* i MMSTIADON. U.S. DEFT. OF AGRICULTURE now known e» USDA. BUBAL DEVELOPMENT Mor hereof the And 07/100 dolor* (556,362.07), indudmg copy of the New Have* Register, daaed Aug. ‘Sugar daddy’ 1958. Il is advice to a drunk from the 3. 1 \ Massachusetts Chiefs of Mice Association newsletter. Please pul if in your column. — । ' Branford. Tom. Dear Branford: Thanks for sending * on. Even though it was written 40 yean ago. it hre end 74/100 Goiter. (Ml .473.74). Mvdtog Intorwt at 10.790% par annum. Beach. CaBf. the 1930s is at* dead. He is alive and well and living ia Florida. My tanband hired a secretary who could not oa pills. ’ still makes a good point. Here it is: “Since you cannot reflJn from drinking. why not start a saloon in your own home? Be lhe only customer, and you will not have to buy a license. Give your wife $55 lo buy a purchased all the hems needed to run an office. i case of whiskey. There are 240 drinks in a case. Buy all your drinks from your wife at 60 cents a drink > 12 days, your wife will emus salary, was SI.000 a month. She did not have tn submit receipts, nor did de account for her lime. Her first month in lhe office, thrs so-called secretary took a nine-day vacation. Actually, it was 10 days. She needed an extra day to shop for her nine-day vacation. Foor months later, she wanted to go <o Disney World, so the com- . Wd erawuws ere silvered In CITY Of1 HABTMG4. war COUNTY. Michigan end ore’ described os: . LOT 7* Of HAtnSSGt HBQHTS. ACCORDING TO> th* accoaoeo hat nnaaor. as ascoaoao in1 UM* 3 Of HATS. ON PAGf 41. *A**Y COUNTY' ■COUPS: CITY Of HASriNGS. *A**Y COUNTY. MICHIGAN. TOOfTMR WITH OCH HAlf Of AUfYr WtaS; bonce North 100 hat fore ptace ol beginning: thretce VW 142 taw; bones Sovb 130 hat. dim afrwd flte might flan fltcriifting aad aafcty of your child is moch mnr hnpofunt. - have $89 to pul hi fee bank and S55 10 buy another case. If you live 10 yean and con­ tinue to buy your whiskey from your wife and die with your boots on, your widow will art doing your inter a grave injustice. have $27.125.47 oa deposit. check or n»o*€V order for $3.73 (dUrindW^ 0562. (ta Conodu. rend $4.55.) Cupvright 1W7 CreMra SyWk HALF Of THE ALLfY ON THS SOUTH MOC THEREOF LEGAL NOTICE NCRWE5T MORTGAGE, tC. FO*IKO«MAnON. PLEASE CALL: 1244) 442 4202 Tree 8 Tro*. FC. Attorneys for NORWEST MORTGAGE, HC XIKlda^sph Saba 100 Community Ho^ital Nov. 22. 1997 tt 3:41 112-25) f 4.497119053 Security No. 366-30-3720. TO ALL HTBKSTH) PERSONS: Your intomfl in rfw < 10. 1992 in fibre BOY, Justin Eric, bora at taaock Hoaphalo* NOTICE: A hearing 39/100 dofan ($37,567.39). mduthng imereti at 7 375k par 14 oa. and 22 inches long spa i* on Nov. 2oTT»97 at 1136 aan. to lesaica'aad"' and who dud Moral 2, 1997 Find Relief I to da (propoaed) portonol rapt GUL, Said premhe* am Muatod in TOWNSHP OF oroaoriag of recortl. No7l3.1997 3939 Capitol CW tM laming, fol 48906 Clarksville (517)323 4770 Domi. Avdum 505 Johmon Street Mddfoole. Ml 49333 (6141 7959769 112-4) Iamb Hettfbugu. DO M3-235S MORTGAGE SALE - Drfodi bo» been mode in condition} ol o mortgage mode by James D lammen and Lindo L Lammen. Fxnbond and wde to SIAN- Nashville Gun Lake FamiK Medicine fane t Spado. M O. 472-4SM Family Medicine Hmht.taHfe,D.O. 852-2133 When mhi need tn mt a doctor. don't wait With five area localions. Pennock's famth phnkians are iust a phone call a»ai los accepting nes patients. our doctor, are nailable hi appointmenl and mam offer coniroienl walk-in hours dore hereof be be sum of Twahe Thouwnd Fiffy-fivv. and 44/100 dollon 1512,053 48), mdudmg .maw Delton FmUjrMfffcfnttael BtrnrO. MO *23-5511 F4a 497104728 XMAR CALL MOW. AMD WORK W JANUARY TOMY THOSE THAT WIU ARRfVE ' Said prwnim ore uiluiSud in TOM/NSMF OF HOPE. Barry CourVy, Michigan, and ore doscribad or re • ■ .J > J - _____ I4._t_.jl__ „l bit dncnption, thenca Wait 1320 (vat. bunca North 200 feat; banca East 1320 laal. thanca Scab 200 foal to lha pomt ol bagmn.ng The redemption period $holl be 12 monto(») worn ibe dota erf such $ole. Doted. November 13. 1997 STANDARD FEDERAL BANK FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (248| 642 4202 Trott & Tro«, PC Atoxneyt kx STANDARD FEDERAL BANK BHU.^Xur > nsneiy Vlaar rounA porMhno laWM^^SaU dmor povnorrt mmnltdrerew wmuvNwy CMnoirf 1-888-594-3344 Dftltt WVENTOffV Call todai Rd nd is d<t* to hone Hoapital on Nov. IS. 1997 at 8:1* put. to Lance and April Mead of Naihville. Weighiu* . 9 Iba. 4 3/4 oas. and 21 inches long. BOY, Mark Donald, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 21 1997 at 1:45 a m. to Dennis and Merry Sherk of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 12 STANDARD FEDERAL BANK. FOR ^FORMATION, PLEASE CALL 1248) 642-420? TroRATroR, PC Attorney* far STANDARD FEDERAL BANK 30150 tdogroph Suite 100 ozs.and2l inches long. GIKL, Olivia Clare, bom ■ Hnnock Hospital on Nov. 16. 1997 al 6:39 pm. to Sieve aad DtroWGnpuxh.D.O. Family Mediant- mi) Pennock 1 and 21 inches long. badass al meh FamiK Medicine Wayland at Par GIRL, Brandy Nicole, boro al P Hospitaler) Nov. 21.1997 to Scotland , Jones of Middleville. Weighing 8 lbs 9 oxi.,, James M. Hotar (9497191 You Hurt Shannon May. born Suits 100 Bingham Far*,. Michigan 48025 File 497108729 (12/11) An Equal OppomxMy Employe <12/11) Betsy Louthan of Sunfield. Weighing 6 fos. 9 oes. and 20 inches long. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 4.1987 — Page 9 Time to Time... The final days of occupation, then homeward bound The troops loading Into Rte trains lor tie return to Brest and toon back to the United Stotos. Vem with Ns new Oeddfend automMe In hie new unitorm. Vgfn Yargm on furlough in Anrwcy with Jack Froal end an unidentified eoi (Her. Vem ia in toe center of toe picture. we "Vem Yarger s diary fells us: '*Fto. I. cleaned up all of our equipment and Ui inspection. On Feb. 2. we rat around all day aad wrote a few letters. Gm our pictures. Feb. 3. I went out and finished up my school on the aato rifle at the range. We gm paid off. On Reb. 4. fte company went out to the range and we suited in our come of rifle work. We again wIm to the range on Feb. 5 and look up position and aiming instruction. Feb. 6. We went out to feq range and look up positions and had aiming drill "On Feb. 7 we went out to the range, but it was too cold and we came in and held it in the ■css hail cafe. "Reveille at 7:30 on Feb. 9 and there were memorial services in honor of the past President (Theodore) Roosevelt. Sal around all lhe real of the day. I was on patrol al Regiment Hrerhpimrn. unloading. Cool. I look a bath al eight. "Feb. 10 the Company went to the rifle range io feooL I ihot 44 on 200 yard and 47 al 300. prone position I got some mail. Feb. 11. lhe compmy shot al the range. I shot over and made 44. Feb. 13 we went tn range and shot rapid fire at 200 and 300.1 got 49 al 200 and al 300.1 had charge of the outfit in the afternoon "On Feb 14.1 went oul to dnll and got ready for a review by General Pershing. Cleaned equipment in the afternoon. On Feb. IS we dnlled in the forenoon and cleaned equipment in lhe afternoon. Feb. 16 was Sunday. We sal around all day. It rained some of the day. We had a puny at lhe cafe. I wrote some letters. We finished shooting on the 500-yard range on Feb. 17. (There is no entry in the diary for Feb. IH.) "On Feb. 19 we went out on maneuvers in the faeenoim We did not drill in the afternoon. On Feb. 2& it rained and they did not drill, but had indoor msiruciions. On Feb. 21. we had rifle inspection. We had a two-hour hike in the foreman. We didn't do anything in lhe after­ aurin. I got some mail. "Feb. 22nd was a holiday IWashingun's birthday) and we sal around all day. We went to a show at night. Feb. 23 was Sunday and we sal around all day. I write some letters and got wane mail. An order came saying that we would sail the first of May. Feb. 24 we did not do much drilling, only signals on streets. Feb. 24 we did not do much drilling, only signals on streets Feb. 23 was the same as yesterday. "Glenn went on pass and I look his place al the bath house. On Feb. 27.1 again worked in the bath houae all day. I signed the payroll. On Fab. 2g. I again worked in fee bath house all day. I got some mail. "March I. 1919.1 worked at the bath house all day. March 2 was Sunday. I worked al the ’ bath house all day. We had fun with Dutch Kirk. ‘ I Vem gives us no hint about what kind of fun this was.) I worked as lhe bath house all day on March 3. Company K. went through I got a let­ ter. [There is no entry for March 4th or Sth) "March 6.1 worked al lhe bath house again. (There is no entry for March 7 or H| "On March 9. Glenn got back and I came back down to the company. Saw a scrap on lhe corner. (No entry for March KNi.l "March II we went to Dierdorf and had a rehearsal for the review, which will be neat Saturday. We went in trucks about 20 kilos over there On March 13.1 was on derail and worked on the road all day near Clockhuckcn. On March 14 we cleaned up all day and had a bat­ talion inapeeban. I had a doughnut for supper from K of C. "On March IS. we went over lo Dierdorf on trucks and had a divisional review for General tasking. Got back as B o'clock. He gave us a fine talk. Nieman came and told me that I went on a pass tomorrow." The divisional review and inspection by Commander in Chief of the A.E.F.. General John tashity Saturday. March 15. 1919. was lhe firn event of that nature participated in by the 32nd Division while there. On this day. the division presented a martial display on splendor and magnificence, for it was a veteran division with an enviable battle record, now drawn up on enemy roil it had helped to subdue. Any military ceremony is more or less impressive to witness. We pause lo watch an ordinary guard mount or company inspection, but an entire division, composed of physically clean young Americans, with hair trimmed, clean shaven, shoes dubbined. uniforms spot- The Yarger brotoera kt 1944. aH atfl, to wear their uniforms (from left) Glenn and Marguarite Yarger; Vem and Lucille Yarger. less with their polished bayonets glistening in the sunlight and the wagon trains machine gun carts and artillery as clean and glossy as paint and brush or soap and water could make them, is most inspiring. The inspection and review was held about a kilometer north of Dierdorf. Germany. But a few clouds were in the sky and lhe air was juu cool enough to make overcoats comfortable. The bands of lhe division was massed on the left of the reviewing stand, all hands being present escept the 26th Infantry band, it being absent on concert work. The infsntry regiments were framed in column of platoons in masted forma lion with the Headquarters Company. Machine Gun Company and Sanitary Detachment each attached to one of lhe battalions. Ranks were opened and to facilitate lhe inspection, die front rank of each pal about faced. General Pershing mounted |a horse), first inspected the divisional trains and artillery, then dismounted lo inspect the infantry. His keen eyes scanned every one. from colonel lo private and from head to foot. Frequently he congratu­ lated the commanders upon the appearance of their commands. The inspection competed, ranks were closed and those to be decorated lA-’Tf CCCTTT LZ1 ZHO GAT2 TEED LIVES Df TS G»ZX? JO Date of death »=■ Assyria, Michigan Hillsdale, ^Lchljan Eastings, *lehlyn Middleville, ^chlgan er, Latrencs . ■my, Cories C Hastings, Michigan Irani Rapids, liichijaa Hastings, Michi 7m IsSyria, Michigan Caple Grove, Ulehlyan ‘1st lo, Herold J< Fraaic C. iy, Carlon Earl l.j, Rex Brunnsr , Cl wee so TlnZteiner, Arthur Chris feoddard, Leroy Frir-tlin ■arvey, Clair Deeey llnakley, Marl* Ball, Otho Kerr :hue, Tt », John Haroll ikill, P.ouber. Loe pniniryc* Orville .oodland, Michigan Ionia, Klchl.jm Middleville. Michigan 2a»t Kingston, M. H. "ashville, Michigan Sashrlllo, Michigan Middleville, Miehipan Hastings, Eich 1 fin Prairieville, Michigan 1 eke Odessa, Michiyin Eastings, Michl £tn Hastings, Michigan Frsoport, Michigan Alle’an, Michigan Uashrllle, Michl rm Hashville, ^iehi wi j. Cloverdale, Michigan Battle Croo'K, Michigan Hash?!lie, lIlchLg-X Franc* Dou^lia, Arizona Bar-ltDuc, Franco Franco Fort McHenry, Harylanl Chotoou Thierry, France Franco Franco Grout Lakos, Xlllnolo Groot Lakes, I*11no Is Vinchostor, England Ca=brla, Franco Franco Faris, France Aboard U. S. S. Ton Stuebon Cacp Custer, Klchlgan May 28th, X918 March 13th, X913 Bovscber 13th, 1913 Ho7e®ber Sth, 1913 February 8th, 1919 June 6th, 1918 Octobar 4th, 1918 October 25th, 1918 Septonber 27th, 1918 oeptesber 25th, 1913 June 24th. 1918 Soptecbjr 27th, 1913 October 29th, 1918 SopteEbjr 14th, 1913 weptesber 23rd, 1913 Xn action Franco October 15th, 1918 October 7th, 1918 January 12th, 1919 Canp MacArthur, Texas Juilyiy, Frans* Car® Merritt, Hu J, In action Caan Furlon*, K. L. Franco Fort Bliss, Texas Franco Archancol, Russia France Coalenz, Gersany February 5th, 1918 AafllOt 28th. 1913 March 6th, 1918 August 12th, 1918 Decesbor 16th, 1918 October 3rd, 1918 October 10 tn, 1913 April 25th, 1916 SeptjT.tor 13 th, 1913 BeAugust 1st as Jau-ry 7th, 1920 "th, 1913 wen arranged ia line in trow of rhe ceatsr of fee division. hen each officer aad soldier present was personally commended by the general. This ceremraty over, the dimwoo paeeed in review, the troupe in the infantry regimruti .se­ curing a right face and the battalions mmrting in line of platoons. Immediately foliowine <** review, the entire division was grouped as closely as possible and listened to an address by General Penshmg. in which he cnugranileied and thanked the division for its fine spirit and lhe splendid work it did on lhe betttefields of France. In a letter addressed lo Major General William Lassiter. commanding the 32nd Division al this lime, after his visit General Penshinj expreMed bi msel f oo lhe recoal of the 32nd Division in flowing terms. Vem Yarger weal on a pass the day after the division review. He describes ibis lime in die diary as follows: "March 16. Jack Frost and I went off on a pass to Annecy. Wknt to Coblenz and took lhe train al II o'clock at night. March 17 we rode on lhe train all day. Got something lo eat at Red Cross. On March lit we got lo Anaecy al 6 o'ckck al night and we put in lhe hotel to sleep and eat. A fine place. March 19 we spent our lime walking around the town all day. On March 20 we went to a show in lhe afternoon and at nifht played cards in lhe hotel I No entry for March 21.1 "On March 22. we went over and saw lhe new liberty bell Jeanne d Arc. On March 23. we went out fir a ride and took in the show We had a food time. (No entry fir March 24.| "On March 23. we left Annecy al II o'clock and started fir Coblenz. On March 26. we rode the train all day and night. On March 27. we gm lo Coblenz at 5 o'clock at night. Took the street car to Sayne and walked In Weir. We got there al H o'clock. On March 2k. I wok a bath and got my mail from Glenn. On March 29th. I wrote a few letters and I went on guard. Got a relief. (No entry for March 30.) "On March 31. we had a checkup of all the equipment. I gm some mail. "April 1.1 went ma to die rille range and shot on 2fk> and 300 range. Did not do anything in the afternoon. (No entries April 2 and 3.) "April 4. shot for a recrad at 300 yards. Gm 36. April 5. was at the rille range as worker for lhe targets. April 6.1 gm shot in lhe arm. I wrote letters home. |No entry for April 7. || "April k. shot on range in forenoon. 300 and 100 yards. Gm 44 and 43. Glenn and I sent two bores home. On April 9.1 signed up fm the reg­ imental history. (This book has been very valu­ able to the writing of these articles in 1997.) Paid 30 francs fm it. (No entries in lhe diary fm April 10. 11 and 12.1 "April 13.1 wrote letters home. Om last letter which we will write from Germany." (No diary entry fm April 14. The Regiment was once more assembled on die fields north of Dierdorf. where it was reviewed by General Mangin, under whom the division fought while in the I Oth French Army in the Soissons region. General Mangin was lhe commander of the French troops composing lhe French Army of Occupation in the Mairue Bridgehead. Il was on this occasion that General Mangin pinned the French "Crois de Guerre with Palm" upon the colors of lhe regiment fm its service before Juvigny, memion of which was made in an earlier writing. After this ceremony, the divi­ sion passed in review before General Mangin and afterward the troops were assembled close together and lhe French general addressed the division and thanked them fm the service it ren­ dered while in France. The "Crois de Guerre with Palm" continues lo be a pan of lhe 32nd Red Arrow Division insignia from that time on.) "April 15.1 went to the rifle range to score fm J Company. (No entries fm April 16 and I7.| "On April Ik. I was paid for March. 177 francs and 1 had a hell of a time in the cafe." I April 19. the troops gm the word that they would be leaving their areas and preparations tor the move were made. Service records were completed and final payrolls were made out.) Vem wnles: "April 19. gm up and cleaned the billet and rolled packs, ready to leave fm Engers to get om train. We left Weir about 5:30 at night and went lo Engers. We got on lhe train al 9 p.m. and slept there all night. On April 20. lhe train left the yard at Engers al 6 in the morning. We ■had breakfast at 7:30 a m. and went again to Triers aad took a bike. Arrived in Brest Wednesday morning about 130 oa April 23. 1919. We hiked about three miles oat lo camp. Vfo were put in teats and took a bike in ihe after­ noon. Oa April 23. we had our equipment inspection and had peck inspection. Gm oar money changed into U.S. money. April 27 wan Sunday. We sei around all day." The actual rouse was from Bendorf, through Coblenz where the River Rhine was crossed. Trier. Melz then iaso France, passing through Tout. Chaumont. Bourges. Tours Le Mans to Brest. Il was a long journey and required about three days. The floors of the side door pullman can were covered with strew and the can were springfess. jolting the troops, but none com­ plained as they were now going home and would have ridden ia jus about any type of car. When lhe troops arrived al Camp Ptuneneaen. they were housed under canvas once more. Thousands of troops passed through this American camp al Brest Trains were con timrally bringing in new troops from lhe inferi­ or as fest as troops were taken to die Iwrbnr and loaded on the wailing transports. The camp was continually enlarged to accommodate them. The men of the Division were sent to work mt the roads, aad new accommodations, but every­ one was light hearsed end and went hi work with the same spirit that had characterized the service of the regiment throughtvt rhe war The average time hetwee ■■ aniving in Bren and shipping out was about rive days. While al Brest every man was given a bath, with whole companies under the showers at one lime. The men were then inspected for vermin and given clean underwear aad uniforms The inspections were made weekly. A cold drizzling rain fell most of the lime during the lime the regtmem sees in Brest There were no entries in the diary during this time. Vem didn't write again until May 5. when he wrote: "1 bought a pair of whip cord penis for 6.61 at the commissary. We gm paid at night. I did not get mine. Oa May 7. we look a hath and had our temperatures taken. May ( I got up and ale. Rolled packs and left the camp about 9 o'clock, got on board the Valencia. an English boat, about I o'clock. We left the harbra about 5 o'clock on lhe 9lh of May. "May 11, my birthday. We spent all day on the boat. On May 16 I gut my pay. 323.70 of Captain Burgess. May 20. Tuesday. The engine of the boat were wrong and we sat in the ocean all day about HO miles out from New York. "On May 21 we arrived in New York and had a fine reception by the welcoming committee We were then loaded on a ferry and went up the Hudson a few miles and got on a train and were to Camp Mills On May 22. I kwk a bath and gm a few new clothes On May23 Ben Hanham and Chess left the company. Go May 26. we left our barracks and were spill up. On May 27. we gm on the train at about 7:30 in lhe morning and left for Michigan. Some of the regiment were rem to Detroit and then to Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, where they paraded and were entertained before they were on to Camp Custer, arriving there on May 27 where they were mustered out on May Tilth. This included companies I and L. Companies K . and M left Camp Mills and went direct lo Camp Custer. They were mustered out on May 29. Vem writes: "We got on the train for Michigan on May 2k. getting in lo Camp Cutler (Battle Creek) al noon. We look culminations and were up for our discharges. On May 24. 1919. we got our discharges from the Army. The folks were there to get us 'The men from Regiment 126th. 32nd Red Arrow Division were thus honorably discharged from the service of Unde Sam. ending their ser­ vices in the greatest war of all time with a record of achievements second lo none and which every member can always point to with pride." (This was written long before World War II. where many heroic achievements were accomplished I Barry County sent H67 men to war during World War I. There were 31 men killed. Seven Barry County men joined lhe Canadian forces. Vem Yarger age 24. married Lucille Dctnaray age 19. the daughter of George and Della Marlow Demeray. on Dec. 2k. 1920. Glenn Yarger and Helen Newton were lhe witnesses Vem came back to Barry County to farm and Lucille was a school teacher. Sources The hand written diary of Corporal vem Yarger. History of the 126th Infantry in CONTINUED on pag« >5 �Pag. 10 — Th* Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4, 1997 < < inr h think < I it Just thinking about sports problems and solutions Sport thoughts to ponder. Situation: The Pistons are struggling and many close to lhe team say that Coach Doug Collins should he the first to go. Solation: This is just one glimpse at a professional sports problem found often in today's society. The learn doesn't play up to its potential, so every body blames the coach. Collins is not the one shooting the rock or making the stupid plays on defense. The Pistons do have talent, but lhe talent is roughly a year away from being playoff caliber. If the Tons are smart, they will keep Collins and continue to look for the "big bodies" to help their struggling inside game Sitnation: Red Wing Sergei Fedorov wants to be traded and has bought a house in Florida lo lhe dismay of his Detroit expect it. Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning will win even with a sub-par performance versus Auburn this Saturday. Manning struggled last week, but the Vols won. South voters will go 100 percent for him. while the Midwest vote will probably be split. Still. Woodson is the best college football player without a doubt. • Season Openers: Hastings* wrestling team opens its season tonight at the Holland Double Dual and travel to Ionia Saturday for the Ionia Tournament. The basketball season gets under way Tuesday. Dec. 9 at Caledonia and al Lakewood. Dec.. 12. The volleyball team opens its year Saturday. Dec. 13 al the Otsego Tournament. Team pictures will appear in next teammates. Sdatioa: Fedorov can whine all he wants, but lhe only NHL team he will play for this year skates in Hockey Town. First, lhe price that team’s would have lo pay or give up in players is loo steep. Second, lhe Wings will only trade Fedorov if they can get an All-Star defenceman in return. That wont happen. If this dispute drags on much longer, look for the Wings to wail till season's end and week's Hastings Banner. • Wrestling Leaders: Middleville's Kyle Brower is second at 103 in lhe Michigan High School Wrestling Association rankings, while Harper Creek's Charlie Taft is No. 4 al 171. Taft shop him during the off-season. Situation: Nebraska says they're better than Michigan in college foothall... Whoa Nellie. Eighth grade eagers shoot past Caledonia Solution: The Comhuskcrs arc not and their performance against Missouri proved it. Come to think of it. I believe that Western Michigan is better than Notre Dame... just look at the records. And lo continue on that topic. I believe that Florida, Florida Slate, and possibly. Ohio State arc better than Tom Osborne's "road scholars." A bowl alliance helps lo eliminate all the speculation and could be a solid tool for naming a National Champion in a couple of years. Situation: The Detroit Lions are currently in the playoffs. If the season ended today, the Lions would he in and. possibly, play the front-running San Francisco 49crs. Solution: That may be. but the Lions need to continue their streak to still be a playoff team on Dec. 22. Detroit plays Miami Sunday. Minnesota on Dec. 14 and the New York Jets on Dec. 21. Wins m two of lhe three would probably put Bobby Ross' boys in lhe post-season. Let's hope that Ross continues to feed Mr. Sanders the ball 20-25 limes a game. The loss of rookie tackle Juan Roque, to injury, will not help the Lions' chances. Situation: Michigan's Charles Woodson wins Waller Camp award. Solution: This could be a will face Middleville's Spencer Romph on Thursday. Go with a Romph. Talk lo you soon. Aaron Tobias tallied 8 points and William Fields and James Medeiros both added 6 points as Hastings* eighth grade blue basketball team beat Caledonia on Tuesday night 42-25. Carl Caldwell and Patrick Stephens played "excellent defense" for the victorious Saxons, according to the team's coach. 8th Grade Gold Newhall won over the Gold squad 53­ 32. Zac Fulmer led Hastings with 8 markers and David Ockcrman added 7 points. Joel Strickland had 5 rebounds to lop all boardsincn. 7th Grade Blue Justin Halder scored 5 points and Nick Acker added 4 points and 2 blocks in a 34-17 loss to Caledonia Tuesday. Donnie Converse also had a big game for the Hastings* eagers with 4 points. 2 blocksand 16 rebounds. CAGERS First team offense All-Barry County includes, from front row on left. Andy Heyboer. Rich Frazier, Jim Bailey, Vic Stank, Andy Adams, Tom Allen, Corey Mingennk, Luke Warner, Nate Pranger, Jason Thompson, Miso Glavsn, Spencer Romph, Kyle Matteson and Scott VanEngen. ‘97 football team includes offensive, defensive stars Saving the best for last... area dream teams that put all others to sleep. Here are lhe 1997 J-Ad Graphics All-Barry County football teams. Championship performances covered football Gelds in Barry County this fall. Not only did the Middleville and Maple Valley varsity teams qualify for the Stale playoffs, but fared well in its attempts for championship glory. The Lions took their quest all the way to the Pontiac Silverdome where they lost a 6-0 battle to Class CC champ Muskegon Oakridge. Hastings was just inches short of making the Stale playoffs, but Gnished its campaign with a winning record that included gridiron victories against some very formidable foes. These successful urea teams earned lhe that's 6-3. 330 pounds. The Trnjaar ran predominantly around Frazier with an 8game totil of 2.280 yards. Named All-OK Blue. OT — Jim Bailey — Hastiags: A two-year starter and a senior captain. Bailey played a major role in helping the Saxons to succeed. Hastings* running attack often revolved around the 6-2. 260 pounder. OG — Vic Steak — Lakewood: Named lo lhe All-Capiud Circuit second leant. Steak stood tall for lhe Vikings ia "97. Helped open lhe holes with a 6-3, 230-pound frame. OL — Aad, Adams — Maple Valle,: Not a player who gained a lol considered 'very good* these by his coach. OL — Tom ABee — I itlWIlil A two-way starter. Alien was a solid performer oa both sides of lhe ball. The senior's size is 6-10. 210. TE — Corey Miageriak — Delton: Mingerink did it all for lhe and covered the field. A 6-0. 115 pound senior. Miageriak hauled in 14 pannes far a 20.9 average. An 'outstendsag' btoctar. Miageriak went I-on-1 with Mattawan's Don Peters (All-State headed lo North Carolina) aad held his own. Was fourth on lhe team with 67 tackles. WR wins with talented players. On offense and defense, Hastings, Delton, Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville had its stars who scored, helped lo score or slopped the oppositions from scoring. In tribute to Barry County's victorious — Lake Wareer — Hastings: Led all Barry County receivers with 23 catches for 351 yards. A 6-1. 150-pouad junior. Warner's average per catch was 16.3 and his touchdown total was 4. On defense he intercepted 2 passes and as punter his booting noon was 33.5. WR — Nate Pranger — MMdleriBe: Named to the Class BB All-State team, Pranger hauled in 25 passes for 353 yards and 5 touchdowns. Had "huge" games against Hamilton. Spring Lake aad Wayland en route lo being selected lo the all-league team. As a linebacker. Pranger contributed oa 65 tackles. Has received interest front Indiana. Purdue aad schools in lhe Mid­ 1997 football season, we give you the All-Barry County squads as selected by lhe coaches and J-Ad's sports department: FIRST TEAM OFFENSE OC — Andy Heyboer — Maple Valley: A 6-0. 215 pound senior. Heyboer. was Valley's long snapper on punts and Geld goals as well as the guy the Lions* runners followed for big plays. Considered an "outstanding blocker" by Coach Guenther Mitlelslaedl, also started on defense and recovered a fumble. Named All-SMAA OT — Rich Frasier — Middleville: A "very explosive blocker" with "great feel" for someone of ink. but an important member of the Lions' championship squad. Played offensive tackle at S-10. 215 aad was American Conference. Kenan Dennis end Scott Richardton also were named to the All-Barry County football loams. Continued on pagR 14 springboard to a Heisman, but don't First team defense from front row on left, includes Trent Harvey. Jared Otto, Jim Hermenitt, Lucas Flory. T.J. Koch, Andy Patrick, Ryan Bridges, Rich Smith, Jason Kimbrough. Lucas Weatherhead, Travis VanAlstine, Garrett Weatherftead and Kyle Matteson. All-Barry County's second learn lor football includes Erik Vernon, Jason Fleser, Will Holmes. Brian Ploeg, Josh Richie, Andrew Courtright, Jefl Fetterhott, Lance Flory. Chris Gonser, Phil Schallhom, Travis Lehman, Pat Lowe, tioooy Cote. Matt Moore, Trevor Wawiemia, Bobby Tingley, Bryan Faurot and Tony Stank. A rising star... Ed Youngs, a Hastings High School graduate, was named Wayne State's Tomorrow's Defensive Player of the Year" at a recent football banquet in Detroit. Youngs was red-shirted by the Tartar program this fall, but played on the scout teams and Impressed the coaches with his efforts. He will have four more years of eligibility and is slated lo see significant time at middle linebacker. 'I didn't know that they were giving the award out and then they said my name and I was kind of surprised.' Youngs said. 'At first (not playing) was pretty tough, but then I figured out my spot on the team and had fun with what I did. The coaches are always watching.' (Photo provided) I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 4,1987 — Page 11 Scorers, defenders on J-Ad cage teams The selection committee for the 1997 All-Barry County basketball teams was left with a real challenge this year. The problem: What do you do when the talent pool includes plenty of skilled eager candidates? The answer: Add a couple of slots so all deserving candidates become all-county athletes. Named to the first team are sia hoopslers from Hastings. Delton. Lakewood. Maple Valley and Middleville. The second team includes seven other area stars. Without wasting more time here are the *97 teams. FIRST TEAM All-Barry County basketball standouts include. from front row from left, Jennie Doyle, Virginia Jennings. Christy NeSmith. Jami Schrock. Dawn Stine, Rachel Young, Jessica Cook. Jessica Crowley, Stephanie Elsie, Payshence Erb. Summer Gillons. Stacie Gons, Jennifer Nielsen and Katie Willison. The best by positions are selected to soccer squad <c Winning the school’s first O-K White rt1itle in any sport? the soccer Saxons ^earned their five spots on the All-Barry b,tounty 1997 first team. The blue and gold captured the league or* championship with a great finish to the ”'season that included tons of teamwork. The Middleville Trojans have three ^players on the first team. whilc’DcIton, k°Lakcwood and Barry County Christian 10 tach have one. A couple of record-holders highlight this year’s talent. 2 n This is the first year that Barry County ,,Jhas had representatives on the team and ^bnore spaces, on the first and second squads, have been added to accommodate “The additions. Middleville Coach Steve '(’Evans is one who felt the additions were A appropriate. Enough said, here’s this years best FIRST TEAM FORWARDS • Fwbio Braga (Barry County Christian): His ball-handling skills and • Jason Klinge (Middleville): A senior captain, Klinge set four school records in 1997 got goals and points in a career and in a season. He scored 35 goals and assisted on 7. Was voted Middleville's "Most Valuable Player" and was named lo lhe All-OK Blue and All-District learns. For his career he had 105 points and 48 goals. • Larry Bailey (Hastings): Scored 10 goals and 10 assists for lhe championship Saxons. Was voted the team’s best offensive player as well as being named All-OK While • Sam Stafford (Hastings): His speed and hard-nose defense made him a great player, according toCoach Dennis Argctsingcr. Scored 10 goals, assisted on 9 and was all-league honorable mention. scoring capabilities helped lhe Barry County team to an outstanding season in 1997. MIDFIELDERS • Josh Whipple (Lakewood): Was named All-District and scoring 4 goals and 3 assists in the regular season. A junior co-captain. • Chris Stafford (Hastings): The Saxon captain had 9 goals and 5 assists while controlling lhe middle of the field. Voted "Most Improved" and honorable mention All-OK While. G — Jennie Doyle — Middleville: Named one of lhe best players in the Grand Rapids area and first team All-OK Blue. Doyle scorched lhe nets often. Scored 15 points against Hastings in district action. PG — Virginia Jennings — Hastings: Scored 270 points (11.7). grabbed 105 rebounds (4.5), dished out 66 assists (2.9) and made 85 steals (3.7). The sophomore, who is a two-year vanity Starter, made the All-OK While team. PG — Christy NeSmith — Deilon: Just a junior. NeSmith led lhe Panthers with a 10.4 scoring norm. Was named as a Kalamazoo Gazette "prep star of the week" oocc during lhe season. G — Jami Schrock — Lakewood: Averaged 14 points along with 63 rebounds. 54 steals and 67 assists. Shot 47 percent (100-of-209) from the field. F — Dawn Stine — Mnple Valley: Scored over 1.000 points in her high school career with lhe Lady Lions and is one of lhe best all-around players in lhe paint. Averaged 20.3 points aad 11.9 rebounds. Signed to play at Grand Valley Stale nest fall. F — Rachel Young — Hastings: in 11 games scored 207 points (17.2). pulled down 65 rebounds (5.5). tossed out 25 assists (2.1) and came up with 36 steals (3.0). A four-year varsity starter. Young was twice named All-OK White, three times All-Barry County and once honorable mention All­ Stale Secoad Team C — Jessica Coak — Maple VaRey: la Maple Valley s middle. Cook averaged 8.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. F — Jessica Crowley — Middleville: Pan of Middleville's youth movement. Crowley can shoot from long range with great consistency as well as run the floor. G — Stephanie Elsie — Lakewood: Averaged 9 points to go along with 44 steals aad 44 assists. F — Payshe■cc Erb — Middleville: Just a sophomore. Erb helped the Lady Trojans succeed ia *97 with solid scoring and defease. G — Sommer Gillons — Hastings: la 15 games. Gilioas scored 131 points (8.7). boarded 45 (3.0). dished out 30 assists (2.0) and made 30 steals (3.0). The senior played three years oa vanity. G — Stacie Goris — Maple Valley: Goris was second oa lhe Lady Lions with a 12.4 scoring average aad made 2.2 steals per contest. F — Jenifer Nielsen — Lakewood: The junior forward a: lingo1 12.2 with 87 rebounds, 51 steals aad 61 assists. C — Katie Willisea — Hastings: Named to the OK While team. Willnoa had a poiat average of 7.8 and a rebounding norm of 4.8. A senior center. Willison is a repeat member to dm all-area squad. Fall golf squad includes two with All-State acclaim On the links, lhe Middleville golf squad was tough to beat this fall. Winners of lhe Barry County Invitational lo start off the *97 campaign. Coach Bernie Weller’s Trojans recorded quite a few wins as the season progressed OK Blue honorable mention and tallied a 76 U> win first-place honors at league. Was second overall ia the Blue following lhe playoff. and battled for first-place honors in lhe OKBIue. Two Middleville swingers. Josh Sturm and Adam Seifert, were even named honorable mention All-State by the Detroit Free Press. Middleville lands four spots on the All­ Barry County teams, while Hastings has three, Delton two and Lakepood one. FIRST TEAM • Josh Storm (Middleville): First-team O-K Blue, fifth best season match average in school’s history (39.95) and third best in league power points. Was a medalist al lhe conference tournament for second consecutive year with a 76 and also won four other events. Was third al Barry County Invite with rry County first team soccer players, starting front row from left, are Jason Klinge. Larry Bailey, am Stafford. Fabio Braga. Josh Whipple. Chris 10V yn. All-Barry County second 'earn soccer stars are. from front row beginning on left. Rob Steed. Andy Roush. Seth Oosterhouse. John DeWitt. Matt Bradley. Evan Stafford. Scott Marsh. Marcel Gesmundo. Matt Toburen, David Williamson and Mark Arens. Winkler. Ryan Smith. Steve Storrs. Jason Nelson. Derek Johnson. Dustin Humphrey. Lucas Holwerda anu Corey Dahms another 76. • Adam Seifert (Middleville): First-team O-K Blue, second best match average in school's history (34) and set a Trojan record for an 18-hok score of 71. Was third al lhe Kent County tournament with a 76 and second at the Barry County with a 74. • Adam Gee (Hastings): Gee, a senior, had norms of 87.38 for 18 holes and 42.13 for nine holes. Fired a 38 in an O-K While match on Sept. 10. • Mike Kammeraad (Ddtoa): The All-Kalamazoo Valley Association pick had a season average of 40.80 and 42 in league matches alone. His scores counted in every Panther match. • Matt Pullen (Middleville): All- SECOND TEAM • Steve Okreiter (Hastings): The sophomore led the Saxoas with a 9-hoie average of 40.50 aad look second on his team with an 18-hole norm of 88. Scored a 78 at the Barry County Invitational. • Scatt Hovaaec (Dettan): The senior swinger made All-KVA aad recorded an average of 411. His scores counted in every match, but one. Was first at one league jamboree aad secoad at another. • Jeremy Frest (Lakewaad): Was a top scorer for the Vikiags all season, including the Aug. 14 Barry County Invitational. • Dm Smith (H.rtlug.): The Suou golfer recorded an 18-hole average of 84.78 and a 9-hole norm of 42.67. . Aiea Middtetea (MMdBavHle): A four-year player and a vanity Maner for three. Averaged 43.71 end 41.4 ia the O­ K Blue. His score counted 12 times for the Trojan team. The All-Barry County golf team for 1997 indudes, starting with front row from ML Josh Sturm. Adam Seifert. Adam Gee, Mike Kammeraad. Matt Pullen, Stave Obreiter. Scott Hovanec. Jeremy Frost and Alex Middleton. Don Smith was also named to the team. �Page 12 — The Heating* Banner — Thursday, December 4, 1997 Pranger, first team All-State; Patrick and Harvey, CC picks Naic Pranger, a senior receiver on Middleville's championship football Cook, Tammy Cargill. Lisa Cooklin, Becca Keeler, Kristi Ann Eldridge, Keather Wilcox and Deana Welch. Segrid Johnson was also named to the squad. The All-Barry County tennis squad tor tai includes, beginning with front row from left. Kim Karmes, Encka Simpson. Kelly Bremer, Danielle Wildem, Bridget Saxon Staters highlight ‘97 Barry County tennis team Hastings' varsity tennis sqund gained a spot in the Class B tennis championships in Kalamazoo and placed in the top 10 at the event. So, it makes sense that lhe Saxons have Gve netters — three singles, two doubles — on lhe 1997 All-Barry County Girl's Tennis Team. Without any further breaks, here are the honored members: FIRST TEAM SINGLES • Kim Karmes (Hastings): Just a freshman. Karmes played No. I singles and went 11-8 for fourth place in the challenging O-K White. She was selected all-conference and recorded big wins at Byron Center. Lansing Catholic Central and lhe Class B Slate finals at Kalamazoo College's Stowe Stadium. • Ericka Simpson (Hastings): A No. 2 singles participant. Simpson went 13-6 in her junior season. She placed second at lhe Hastings Invitational and won a match at the State championships. • Kelly Bremer (Middleville): Bremer, a sophomore, competed at No. I singles for the Trojans and ended the fall campaign 10-7. She was third at the Middleville and Grand Rapids Catholic tournaments. Made first team All-OK Blub and won key matches at conference and regionals. • Danielle Wildeni (Hastings): The senior sparkler went 16-3 and won a match at State against Byron Center. Was named honorable mention All-OK While. DOUBLES • Bridget Cook and Tammy Cargill (Middleville): The senior duo racked up 12 wins in 26 matches al No. 2 doubles and posted a regional triumph over Creston. Won the Middleville Invitational and took second team, has been named All-Slate in Class BB for his efforts during the recently completed 1997 season. Pranger. a 6-4. 215-pound split end. made 25 receptions for 353 yards and scored five touchdowns. The All-OK Blue athlete played big games in wins over Hamilton. Spring Lake and Wayland. "He (Pranger) is one of the most dominating forces in our conference.** Middleville Coach Tim Penfield said. On defense. Pranger was a star at linebacker where he had 44 solo tackles. 26 assists, one fumble recovery, eight tackles for loss and one sack. Has received interest from Indiana University. Purdue University and Mid­ American Conference football programs for his size and talents. In lhe 40 yard dash. Pranger has been clocked al 4.8. Receiving Class BB All-State honorable mention acclaim are Middleville runningback MisoGlavan and Penfield. Glavan gained 959 yards on 116 carries in the regular season alone along with big games against Gull Lake and St. Joseph in the Class BB playoffs. The 6-0. 200pound junior scored eight touchdowns in lhe regular season, while averaging nearly eight yards per carry. "Miso is a dominant force running lhe football; the yards after contact are amazing." Penfield said. Penfield, in his first year at the Trojans varsity helm, led his team to a 9-0 regular season that included a second consecutive O-K Blue championship. Middleville beat Gull Lake 21-14 in the first round of lhe Class BB playoffs before losing to St. Joseph 44-6 in St. Joe. The victory over the Blue Devils was jusl the second playoff triumph for the Trojans program. Andy Patrick and Trent Harvey both were named lo the Class CC All-Slate teams. Patrick, at 5-8, 175. stood tall on Maple Valley's defense leading the team with 182 tackles and 5 fumble recoveries from his linebacker position. He already is preparing for his senior season next fall by taking up off-season weight lifting programs. "He (Patrick) just seems to find the ball on defense." Maple Valley Coach Guenther Mrttetaaedt said. Harvey, at 6-1. 215. was a huge force on both lhe defensive aad offensive lines for Valley in *97. His 98 tackles ranked third on lhe SMAA championship team that went 12-1 this fall. "He's (Harvey) just a very solid and intense player," Mittelstaedt rnpiaiarft at Grand Rapids Catholic. • Lisa Cooklin and Becca Keeler (Hastings): At No. I doubles, the Saxons' senior tandem scored Barry County wins over Lakewood and Middleville. Finished first at the Hastings Invitational. HONORABLE MENTION SINGLES • Segrid Johnson (Lakewood): Was the co-Most Valuable Player for the Lady Vikes playing most of lhe season al No. I singles. • Kristi Anne Eldridge (Lakewood): Shared co-Most Valuable Player honors with Johnson as a top flight singles player for Lakewood. DOUBLES • Keather Wilcox and Deana Welch (Lakewood): The No. 1 doubles team went 12-10 against tough competition in the Capital Circuit league. Records recorded^ Eagles edge out Lions in CC championship I t PONTIAC — A 17-play drive that netted 91 yards early in the second quarter left Lions' fans a little bit empty Saturday as they watched the Class CC State football championship held at the Pontiac Silvcrdomc. Muskegon Oakridge (12-1) scored on a 1-yard run by Ben Millis on that drive's 17th play at the 11:57 mark of the second quarter. For the rest of the game, defensive stops and missed scoring opportunities kept the crowd on edge and kept lhe score 6-0 Oakridge. Maple Valley (12-1) threatened often, including a 15-play drive that reached the 20-yard-line, to start lhe third quarter. Still, the Lions ended up on the short end of a 6-0 outcome. "We came lo play, but they (Oakridge) just played a little belter than us." Maple Valley senior Chris Gonser said. "We had our moments. (Still) I'm proud of our team that we got here.'* The Lions took the second half kick and marched confidently down the field ball from lhe 37 to Oakridge's 13. The Eagles* defense then pul on lhe defensive clamps, tackling Thompson for no yards on first down, dragging Thompson down for a negative 3 yards on second down and 15 and pinning Patrick for a I-yard gain with 14 consecutive running plays. Jason Thompson and Andy Patrick each on a fourth and six that was set up by an 11-yard screen pass from quarterback carried 6 times on the drive with Thompson gaining 29 yards and Patrick 16 yards. On the 15th play. Thompson attempted lo throw the ball to receiver Travis VanAlstine. but the aerial was Trevor Wawiemia lo Patrick. A second drive, following Millis* touchdown, reached the five-yard-line thanks to a 47-yard strike from Wawiemia incomplete. Opportunities to score were also squandered twice in the first half. Maple Valley's opening drive began at its own 37-yard-line and ended six plays later at the nine. A 50-yard dart by Thompson moved the to VanAlstine that ended al the 11. But. a penalty that went on both teams took care of that M.V. scoring chance. Wawiemia attempted to hit VanAlstine in the end zone on a fourth and four play, but the referees called not only Oakridge for pass interference, but Maple Valley for holding. The extra play from the off­ setting miscues resulted with Patrick gaining I yard on the fourth down play. "Maybe we should have called some different plays when we drove deep." Mittelstaedt said. "All I can say is their defense played great and we played with a lot of heart. Our kids didn't quit." Thompson led the Lions with 142 yards on 21 carries, an effort that gave him a Barry Sanders-like average of 6.8. Wawiemia completed 2-of-5 passes for 59 yards, including the 47-yard bomb to VanAlstine. Defensively, the Lions got 16 tackles and 3 assists from Patrick. 3 bonecrushers and 11 assists from Rich Smith. 2 tackles and 8 assists from Lucas Flory. 6 tackles and 2 assists from Thompson. 6 tackles and 1 assist from Wawiemia. 4 stops and 3 assists from Gonser and 4 tackles and 3 assists from Trent Harvey. Smith and Gonser both were credited with a half sack, while VanAlstine picked off an Oakridge pass. "All day. Maple Valley's defense was really lough." Oakridge Coach Jack Schugars said. "I had a feeling that they would give us problems. They did a nice job on Tim (receiver Tim Messer) and Seth (quarterback Set Adkins) and look us out of our game plan a little bit." LIONS Andy Patrick (6) and Jason Thompson put the defensive wraps on Oakridge runner Ben Millis (44). (Photo by Perry Hardin) ConMraMd from |M«a 13 Maple Valley runningback Jason Thompson (22) Oakridge defender In Saturday's Class CC final at the by Perry Hardin) Read lhe Hastings BAJVn Every Week a be an informed resident of Barty County. �The Hactlngi Banner — Thursday, December 4,1807 — Page 13 LIONS, continued from page 12 The Eagles came into the finale with big passing statistics, but completed just 2-of-7 passes for 31 yards. Oakridge's commitment lo keep it on the ground, did not surprise Patrick or the other Lions defenders. "We didn't expect them to throw more than they did." Patrick said. "We played our hearts out and came out six points short." Dome Notes: Maple Valley's first appearance in a State football final, included plenty of record-setting performances. Not only was Thompson’s 50-yard jaunt in the first quarter a rccoid. but so was his 52-yard punt in the second lialf. Oakridge's runners set a CC mark with 49 carries that netted only 188. And the battle between the Lions and the Eagles also resulted in some records gained mostly by the defensive troops. The CC contest was the first shutout, drew the fewest points by the winning team and losing team combined. Not quite a record, but real close. Saturday's second session that featured Maple Valley in CC and Marshall in BB drew 19,352 prep football fans. As far as the officiating was concerned, a few calls may have been questionable, , A trio of Lions' runningbacks plow forward as Oakridge defenders Jeff Bowen J9). Josh Chan (81). Adam Baker (52) and Ben Millis (44) to make a tackle. (Photo Perry Hardin) but Mittelstaedt thought the crew did a commendable job. "They were very polite and probably did a better job than I would have done." Mittelstaedt said. Two calls that did not go lhe way of Valley was the pass interference call in the end zone and a roughing the punter play in the fourth quarter. According lo a newspaper story out of Muskegon, the Oakridge punter was not hit by a band of Lions, but instead took the fall and the referee went for his act. Maple Valley's defensive secondary held Oakridge's passing game in check. On this play, Jason Thompson (22) goes t* for a potential pick as feSow becks Matt Rose (3) and Trevor Wawiemia (13) get a beat on tie be*. (Photo by Perry Hardki) Carlson scores points for Hope hoop squad Hope College's womens basketball team is now 2-1 and Hastings resident Renee Carlson has scored her share of points. Hope has posted early season wins over Goshen (75-6$) and St. Mary’s ($9-41). Cornerstone also beat Hope (77-64). Carlson, a junior forward, has scored 14 points in the three games for a 4.7 average. Carlson has made S-of-6 free Maple valley Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt gets the attention of his quarterback, Trevor Wawiemia. after a penalty In Saturday's CC championship game at the Pontiac Other Admiral • Dowling Comer Store Back Door Deli • Cloverdale General Store Bosley's • Vermontville Grocery Hastings Speedy Mart • Banfield General Store Cinders • Country Store (Bellevue) DJ Electric • Gillett's Bait & Tackle Felpausch • A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) X-Press Northview Grocery Renn-Nook Gifts Crystal Rash Plumb's Bradee Drugs R& J's Lake-O Shell Goodenough Goodies Felpausch Superette Carl’s Market Tom’s Market Hamlins Quick Stop Day By Day Thomapple Lake Trading Rost following lhe I p.m. consolation at lhe Dow Center. Silverdome. Also pictured from the Lions' football team are Assistant Coach Chris Ricketts and end Justin VanAlstirie (89). 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I would like to subscribe to The Hastings BANNER. $25.00 Barry County $27.00 Surrounding Counties $29.00 Other Areas $15.00 9 Months College Students NAME ADDRESS. • Scott Mnrsh (Middleville): Injured in six games, but still pushed across 8 goals with 2 assists. The senior captain made All-District and All-OK Blue. DEFENDERS • Mnrcel Gesmnndo (Delton): This Panther captain, and just a sophomore, keyed his team's defense and according to Coach Mark Carlson always gave 110 percent. • Matt Toburen (Hastings): Voted Hastings* best defender. Scored 8 goals and 2 assists. The senior captain also earned honorable mention all-league honors. • David Williamson (Middleville): The Trojans* lop defender and All-OK Blue honorable PHONE. assisted on 6 other Saxon tallies. • Ryan Smith (Middleville): Has a great midfield delivery according to Coach Steve Evans. Scored 4 goals and 1 assists. * Steve Storrs (Hastings): Scored 2 and assisted on 4 others. Always kept the back of the midfield locked up * Jason Nelson (Lakewood): The team's "Most Valuable Player" with 4 assists and 1 goal. A senior co-captain. Cody White. Jacob Buehl and Josh Millcson all were signaled out for their defensive efforts. 7th Grade Gold Dustin Bow man pumped in 15 points. Jake Hcuss 10 points and Eli Schmidt 6 points, but the Saxon Gold squad still lost by two. 45-43. lo Newhall. B.J. Donnini led the rebounding efforts with 8 rebounds. Aaron Snider had 7 boards. Bryan Lee 6 caroms. John Deming 4 assists and Andrew Logan also dished out 4 assists. YMCA GOALKEEPER • Mark Arens (Hastings): All-OK White with 5 shutouts. The team's "Most Valuable Player** and also scored a goal in his senior stanza. SECOND TEAM FORWARDS • Rob Steed (Lakewood): Coming back from a knee injury, the senior contributed 5 goals and 3 assists to the Viking attack. • Andy Roufh (Barry County Christian): Scored 8 goals and assisted on 15 scores. An unselfish player who basically ran the team from the field. • Seth Oosterhonse (Barry County Christian): A steady contributor to the Christian scoring attack. Oosierhousc was also regarded as one of his team's leaders on the field. • Matt Bradley (Hastings): Played everywhere besides goalkeeper. Had 3 goals and 3 assists. The Hastings BANNER • P.O. Box B • Hastings, MI 49058 senior captain is regarded as an excellent passer. • Evan Winkler (Heslinga): A solid senior leader who scored 3 times and mention. A junior with great potential. • John DeWitt (Hastings): Scored 3 and made 8 assists. Was Hastings* best throw in guy. a skill that created several goals. OTY/STATE. ZIP. CAGERS DEFENDERS • Derek Johnson (Hastings): Has the ability to make great passes and comer kicks. Had 7 assists and I goal. • Dustin Humphrey (Hastings): Did a super job in the back and added I goal during his junior campaign. GOALKEEPERS • Lucas Holwerda (Middleville): Three shutouts and a goals against average of 2.4. All O-K Blue honorable mention. • Corey Dahms (Lakewood): Made a lol of saves, including 20-30 versus Hastings. A senior sparkler. kiaaxt wMkfo BANNER YMCA Hastings Youth Cnnncil's Fed W4. Bobs Gun and Tackle ............ Real Log Home........................ ICS............................................... Leafwood Lumber ................. Goodenough Goodies ............ Unknowns.................................. Ray James Electromechanical Mainstreel Savings ............... BLeagae Hastings Burial Vault Ranger Die................. Backe Cinoruction .. Gary's Auto ............... FlexFab......................... Bustance Construction Hastings Mutual .... 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RB — Spencer Romph — Middleville: Scored 10 touchdowns and 903 yards as part of the Trojans’ potent running game. Middleville Coach Tim Penfield says of his 5-10, 175-pound senior: "The best worker I’ve ever seen (who) became very power oriented.** QB — Kyle Matteson — Delton: The 6-1, 170-pound signal­ caller ran for 642 yards and passed for 850. In the air, Matteson completed 48of-97 for 13 touchdowns. His 86 points was second behind Thompson in Barry County. Set Panther records for passing yardage and completions. Named co-Most Valuable on his team. K — Scott VanEngen — Maple Valley: Had 43 kicks on the season for 1,801 yards and a 41.88 average. A 6-1, 170-pound junior. DEFENSE DT — Trent Harvey — Maple Valley: A three-year varsity starter, Harvey collected 77 bonecrushers and recovered a fumble. One of the main reason's why the Lions only allowed 66 points in 13 games. A senior captain. Harvey also Mailed at offensive tackle. DT — Jared Otto — Middleville: The "quickest down lineman around** according to Penfield. Otto, who routinely ran down plays from the backside, led the Trojans with 73 tackles. His defensive stats include 3 fumble recoveries, 8 tackles for losses and 2 sacks. A 5-6. 145-pound senior. DE — Jim Hermeailt — Delton: Al 5-10, 180 pounds, the hard­ nosed senior defender made 56 tackles, including a team-high 4 sacks. Was named co-Most Improved at Delton. NG — Lucas Flory — Maple Valley: Blocked 3 punts and made 73 tackles in his senior stanza. LB — Ryan Bridget — Delton: Was second behind Patrick with 111 tackles and also led his team in fumble recoveries. A 5-10. 210-pound senior. Bridges was Delton's gladiator on the field and was selected as co-Most Valuable. LB — Rich Smith — Maple Valley: Broke his arm in the Penfield game, but returned for lhe playoff finale against Oakridge. The 5-10. 160-pound sophomore had 93 total tackles in 10 blocker." RB — Josh Richie — Hastings: Ran the ball 140 times for 622 yards and 3 touchdowns. A 5-9. 175-pound senior Richie averaged 4.4 yards per cany. RB — Scott Richardson — Lakewood: Richardson did it all for Vikings with 798 rushing yards. 278 yards on kickoffs and 5 touchdowns. Also caught 3 passes, one that went for another score. QB — Andrew Courtright — Hastings: The 5-10. 170-pound senior completed 63-of-l 13 aerials for 757 yards "unbelievable athleticism." DB — Lucas Weatherhead — Middleville: "A gifted athlete who DE — Jeff Fetterhoff — Lakewood: Made 44 tackles and a fumble recovery. Was a starter on Lakewood's offensive line as well. DE — Lance Flory — Maple Valley: Was fourth on the Valley defense with 83 lacklev The 5-10. 140pound senior also had 4 fumble recoveries with one being returned for a touchdown. DL — Chris Goaser — Maple Valley: A thrcc-ycar vanity player who shinned on defense with 68 tackles. 2 fumble recoveries and 1 interception for a touchdown. Scored 50 points on offense with 91 running attempts for 421 yards. DL — Phil Sckallhora — Deltoa: Benches 315 pounds, helping him to be known as a "lough" guy to defend. Had 36 tackles with 2 sacks. A 511,215-pound junior. became our emotional leader on defense." slates Penfield. Picked off two along with 25 solo tackles and 31 assists. A 6-2. 180-pound sparkler who was named to the O-K Blue team DB — Travis VanAlstine — Maple Valley: Like Kimbrough, intercepted 4 for the regular season and 5 for the entire year. Ran back one 48 yards for a touchdown. Had 40 tackles and a fumble recovery also on defense. On offense. VanAktine made 5 grabs for 116 yards with a touchdown and two. 2-poinl conversions. All-SMAA. DB — Garrett Weatherhead — Middleville: The fastest and. arguably, lhe best athlete on the Trojan team. Intercepted two. despite being locked up man-to-man with opponent's best receiver. P — Kyle Matteson — Delton: Matteson punted 24 times for an average of 33.0. Also could have made the Barry County team as a defensive back, with an area-leading 5 interceptions. and 11 touchdowns. DEFENSE LB _________ Lehman Lakewood: Did a good job at fullback and on kickoff teams as well. Lehman. 6­ 0. 205, had 56 tackles and a fumble recovery. LB — Pat Lowe — Maple Valley: An inspirational leader for Maple, Valley's program. Lowe missed much of the season due lo injury, but was a hard-hitter when he was out there. LB — Bobby Cole — Lakewood: Averaged 33 yards as a punter and collected 50 tackles as an inside linebacker. DB — Matt Moore — Hastings: SECOND TEAM OFFENSE OC — Erik Vernon — Middleville: A sound run blocker at 6­ 2. 275 who also shinned on defense with 70 tackles. 3 fumble recoveries. 8 tackles for losses and 2 sacks. OT — Jason Fleser — Delton: and 5 fumble recoveries. His 138 bonccrushcrs in the regular season led Barry County. The 5-8. 175*pound junior also ran the ball for 848 yards and an average of 8.0 situations. The 6-2. 180-pound senior pass. The 6-0, 185-pound senior also pulled in 11 catches as a tight end. LB — Andy Patrick — Maple Valley: Led the Lions with 1X2 tackles light end also was regarded as a "great run games. DB — Jason Kimbrough — Dellos: A 6-0. 175-pound senior. Kimbrough picked off 4 passes and made 32 tackles. A real game breaker with, in the words of Coach Rob Heethuis Showed unbelievable improvement as an athlete. At 6-5. 230. Reser was named Delton's co-Most Improved. OL — Kellen Dennis — Lakewood: Started both ways as a 5-9. 195-pound junior. OG — Will Holmes — Middleville: Traps well and picks up gap stunts on call. The Trojans’ Most Improved blocker. WR — Brian Ploeg — Middleville: Made 13 receptions for 180 yards with many of those in clutch LB — TJ. Koch — Lakewood: Was in on 76 tackles and intercepted one 10 A two-year starter. Moore was solid in the Saxons* secondary. He also saw time as a receiver, catching 17 passes for 247 yards and 3 touchdowns. DB — Trevor Wawiemia — Maple Valley: On defense, the senior captain picked off 4 passes and had 71 bonecrushers. Quarterbacked M.V. to the 'Dome completing 20-of-49 for 393 yards and 3 touchdowns. . DB — Bobby Tingley — Lakewood: A true tackler in Lakewood's secondary. Tingley made 36 in 1997. Tingley also was a punt returner and a pass catcher for the Vikings. DB — Bryan Faurot — Maple Valley: Intercepted 3 and was in on 50 defensive stops. DB — Tony Stank — Lakewood: Did it all. intercepted a pass, made 42 tackles and started three games at quarterback for the Vikings. Sunday Night Mimd Fearsome 4: Thee Froggen 35: Rednecks 33: B. Sers 32: Diehards 32: H ED 30 1/2. Thunder Alley 30; Lucky Strikes 28; Short N Sweet 25: S A K 235: 214 23. X-Rlers 22: 9 OutofTen 18: Rock Bottom l8;TagAkmgs 17; Friends 13. Snyder 240-581. K. Becker 223-567; M. Kirchen 202-528; S. SNider 186-508. M. Manin 174-485: E. Hammomree 172-479; A. Hubbell 162-480: S. Craven 155-400; L. Coots 146-364; C. Parsons 179. Mens High Games aad Series - J. Barnum 248-657: C. Sanborn 213-572; K. Budree 207­ 568: J. Smith 204-518; K. Beyer 196-516: D. Woridell 184-510: T. James 171-459; C.W. Simpson 190-453; J. Ddaal 2IO. C. Martin 202: S. Sanborn 201; J. Barnum HI 191; R. Bowman 188: B. Hubbell 183: B. Drayton 182: D Dutcher 161. Monday Miners Whispering Waters 34; Rowdie Girls 28 1/2; Kelley's Keglers 28; Dewey's Auto 25. Green Chics 23: Coldwell Banker 23. Michelob 22 1/2: Hastings Bowl 22: Haruler's Tours 22: Mr. Bruce 21 1/2; T.M. Lassies 20. Girrbach's 18 1/2. High Games and Series - D Kelley 194­ 496: L. Hoyt 178: H. Miller 169: M. Maison 181-463: A. Hall 174-468. M. Kill 187: V. Pierson 256-608; M. Snyder 189-501: S. VanDenburg 200-558. S. Glasgow 197-540: B. Howes 162-457: K. Keeler 199-501: D. Larsen I84-.R. Shapiey 162-465. Ruempel's 37*. Brodock 33: Jesiek 33*. Moucoulis 31; No One 29: Otis 29: Woodmansee 28: Vrogindewey 26 1/2: Schlachier 25: M & M s 24: Lethcoe 22 1/2: Brewer 22: Hall 21. Nash 21: Friend 18: Snyder 18. High Games aad Series - P. Otis 179: R. Wieland 172-482: B. Mallekoote 190-464; Y. Markley 179-460: B. Howes 187-473: B. Kingsley 180-507: M. Matson 163: S. Pennington 165: G. Otis 176-517: D. Bums 169: R. Nash IMM96: G. Waggoner 456: R. Schlachier 172-473: K. Shantz 170; J. Arps 167: S. Glasgow 212-537: W Birman 460: N. Hall 222-509. W. Brodock 177-483. B. Terry 214­ 572: D. Service 182-505. C. Jesiek 465. Heads Out 32: Brush Works 30. Ramlers 30: Rocky 4 29: No Geratol Req d 28.5: I Know That 27: Gel Lucky 27: Late Comers 27: Bad Habit 11 27; Gillons 26; Nash Bash 25: Four Rs 25: 9 and a Wiggle 24: Ten Pins 23. Weekend Warriors 23: Sears Service 23; Special Ks 165. Gand Games and Series Men - K. Meaney 188-516: D.. Sears 205-515. R. Faye 190-566: E. Keeler 231-625; J. Bartimus 244-592; S. Gillons 178: H. Pennington 214; K. McDonald 180: D. Tinkler 168; B. Madden Sr. 202; J. Barnum 202. Goad Games and Series - G. Meaney 200­ 531: H. Service 190-522; S. Smith 151-453; M. Sears 168-471; B. Cion 170-473; B. Roush2IO540. J. Madden 196-521. O. Gillons 180-494; Shirtee V. 203-581. D Bartimus 183-521: B. Bodo 148: D. Olmsted 177: K. Keeler 198; N. laylor 161; S. Nash 171; P. Kelly 158; P. Ramev 171. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 35-17: Hallifas 31 1/2-20 1/2: Valley Realty 31-21; Nashville 5+ 29 1/2-22 1/2; Misfits 27-25; Mace's Ph 27-25: Eye A Em. Spec. 25-27; Nash Chiro 23-29; Lifestyles 22-26; Farmers' Feed 21-31: Seeker's Auto 19­ 33; Finishing Touch 17-35. High Games and Series - E. Ulrich 226- 493. B. Hathaway 222-530. B. High 203-496; K. Sulfin 203-543: G. Olis 201-487; L. Yoder 1119-477: J. Harper 183-376: I. Yoder IK B Estep 178-448: S. Durkee 174-427: S. Drake 174-436: F. Schneider 165-452: M. Dull 159­ 419; N. Hallifiu 142-396; A. Panen 118-325: K. Becker 185:1. Fein 179; N. Varney 166:0. Bums 150. Thursday Angels Nashville Chiropractic 37-15: Miller Esc. 35 1/2-16 1/2. Tick Tock Restaurant 33-19; PCt World 28-24. Seeben Auto Body 28-24: Cedar Creek Grocery 27-25; Gavin Ford 23-29: NAPA Girls 23-29; Riverside Cemetary 21-31: Doud It 20-32; Hastings Bowl 19 1/2-32 1/2: Stefano's 17-35. High Games and Series - K. Leinaer I64p; D. Curtit 169: P. Vmoost 136. M. Eaton 171: S. Snider 178; B. Thurston 214; C. Burpee ISO: T. Daniels 202-585. L. Tilley 200. L. Miller 148; C. Hurless 185-496. A. Kerley 167; J. Maddoi 204-559; D. Staines 183: L. Perry 160. K. Fan 179; S. Greenfield 206. Tuesday Trim Yes Um 39-17; 3 Ponies Tack 35-21; B * L Dolte 33-23: Late Bioomen 31-25; Troufge 265-295; Armour Auction 265-295; Fun 26-30; Seebers Auto Body 3l5Xooney Toons 215-345: Texas Pride 39. Dulls 716: Looney Toom 702; Ybs Um 689. Ttnm High Scrim ■ Huntir^ — B Dolls 2003. Yes Um 1972:3 Ponies Tack IK Ind. High Games — B. Thurston 264: Glasgow 253: S. VMenbwg 245. Ind. High Series — B. Thurston 691; Glasgow 662: S. Wndenbwg 613. . '. L . 287: B. Thurston 284: S. Glasgow 276 ladJBgh Series - Handksp — B. 1 751: S. Glasgow 731. D. Kelley 732. High Games R Series — M. Kill 194*. Thurston 238-204-233-675: L. Potter 194-1 201-566. N. Hook 176: T. Redman 214; Green 168; L. Trumble 173: J. Conger 161: Conger 163; T. Sebastian 171: M. Snyder I S. Glasgow 194. S. Snider 153: L. Tilley I94< MacDonald 158: S. Armour 179; S. 209; M. Eaton 169; D. Kelley 195. Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printing 38-11; Woodmansee Sawmill 31-25; Hexfib 30-JQ; Consumers Concrete 29 1/2-26 1/2; Graphics 29-27; Pin Secken 25-33; Hastb* Bowien 22-34; Friends 20 1/2-35 1/2. j Men Illch Games A Serin ‘ R. Reed 207-588; D. Blakely 235; J. hdoff 142; M. Yost 177. Womens High Gnmes & Series > C. Keller 162; T. Phenix 1*70; B. O’KaeB 169; B. Scobey 187-473; C. Reed 182; D.Jot< son 166. Bowlrrettes Bennett Industries 33-15; DJ. Electtlj 27-21; Hamilton Excavating 24-24; Carina Center Excavating 21-27; Kent Oil Co. 2O-2R Hecker Insurance 19-29. High Games * Series J. Hamilton 177; K. Doster 134-356; A. Fd| 181-499; D. Snyder 203-522; J. Gartam 175-427; J. Pettengill 152-396; L Elltaam 194-557; E Ulrich 174-492; T. Redmag 150-401; G Potter 166. Recreation 43 Barry Automotive 36-1/2; Carlton Cer.<er Qg cavating 33-1/2; Fairchild Oil 33; Cross' Freeport Elevator 21; Hastings Bowl 17. : Good Games and Series — F. Jackson 51B; M Cross Ji. 218-536; G Yoder 228-539; R. Pay 204-545; B. Barkhofi 500; J. Buehler 201-521; D. McKelvey 205-527; Rav Wieland 203. �lake Odessa N€UJS Lakewotxl Christian School dinner will be Triday. Dec. 5. with serving starting at 4:30 p.m. ’ The major project of Lakewood Community Council begins next week with work days scheduled for each day. This year, for the sec­ ond time, the Lake Odessa Ambulance crew is recruiting gifts. They have barrels in several strategic sites around town for gilts. Tinned and dry foods are '.dicited through schools. Certain commodities c purchased from Second Harvest Con*.' '.ions come from many groups in the LakewtKju school district. Churches and service clubs are major contributors. Packaging and sorting take place in Fellowship Hall at 912 Rnirth Ave- in mid­ week. Much of thr distribution into marked boxes comca on Thursday and Friday. The boxes are ui«tpjicd on Friday and the cards with names and addresses are .done lastly by the co­ ordinators. The boxes are grouped according to r location. so who gets what and how much is ! noted only by those who make the actual deliv•eries. Drivers and helpers are always needed on ; Saturday. There is always help available to give | directions on the less known roads and streets. 1 Help is needed for half a day or half an hour. especially Wednesday through Saturday. The recipients are expected to be at home when the boxes arrive. Otherwise the goods are returned and used in the food pantries. ’ Next week on Thursday. Dec. II. the speaker 'at the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be newscaster Rick Albin of Channel X. WOTV. The public is invited to attend each meeting and ’especially this one when a prominent person is coming. '■ Christmas 'Round the Town is history for the 'ninth time. The range of patrons seems to increase. As the depot/museum where a guest book is used, the addresses given cover much of lower Michigan and several signed from other states. From Ida to Perry to Kent City and Coopersville, from Carson City to Brighton to Britton they came. Of course, there was a fair share from the Grand Rapids area and Lansing. The wet weather and fog may have slowed their trip here, but they came and shopped. A door prize was given at each place with draw­ ings done from the flyers signed at ten or*more stops. Wooden signs at each stop corresponded to the designation on the flyers with balkxms at the spot as well as each corner nearby. Lunch was served at all lhe restaurants as well as at Fellowship Hall and the VFW post. - Funeral services were held on Monday at the Berlin Center United Methodist Church for Daniel Smith. 47. of Ionia. He was the stepson Dan was a financial consultant. His mother is Mary Smith Klahn and his sister is Diane Adams, register of deeds for Ionia County. There will be no immunization clinic in December at Fellowship Hall. Peggy Wilkins, a chaplain in the ILS. Air Force is now stationed in Saudi Arabia. She is the daughter of Norma and Perry Stowell. Rose Lane w»»uld appreciate hearing from her tnends. She is at Tendercare West. D4 Bed I; 731 Starkweather in Lansing 4X917. Her birth­ day falls on Dec 4. Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 315 will meet on Tuesday. Dec. 9. at X p.m. in the temple rooms. A Christmas party will follow the lodge meeting. The Women’s Fellowship will meet Wednesday. Dec. 10. at the home of Mrs. Bruce Pauley at the parsonage. There will be a cookie exchange. From June Hinman of Evansville. Ind., comes word of the death of her older sister. Donna Louise (Tietz) Wilson, whose husband Fred died only nine weeks earlier. Her death came on Oct. 30. Donna and her husband had lived in New York City. Japan. Connecticut and then retired to Foxfire Village near Pinehurst. N.C. Donna had adult children Anne and John. June lives about 30 miles from her young daughter. Sally, who with husband. Alex, has four chil­ dren ranging from age nine to 20 months. Donna and June have both been longtime mem­ bers of the local historical society so they can keep tabs somewhat on what goes on in their hometown. Fem Baker McGraw of Carson City came Friday to join her cousin Sarah Miller in making the rounds of the craft shops on Christmas ’Round the Town. Rare is the year when local teams get to com­ pete in the championship games for state titles. Last weekend there were three such games. Maple Valley. Belding and Portland Si. Patrick’s all went to the Silvenlome. Competing in sepa­ rate classes based txt school size, lhe three each had a chance to bring home the big trophy. Belding was the only one with lhe big prize. Yet the o<h\r teams played very well. Dunng lhe halftime of the Shamrocks game, announcer Dave Hess interviewed Dick Kishpough of Parchment, historian for high school sports for Michigan for more than 50 years. They agreed they could tell sports stories for hours, including some from Lake Odessa. Ionia, and more. Hess har. been the announcer of Lakewood games on WBCH radio for years. Four people were injured and one was arrested tor drunk driving after this van went off Barber Road at about 3:30 p.m. Friday. TIME to TIME continued from peso 9 One arrested in crash A Detroit man who registered .27 in a preliminary breath test for alcohol was ar­ rested after an accident on Barber Road near Woodlawn that injured one adult and three children Friday. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Don Nevins said Lynn Crenshaw. 35. of De­ troit. also was arrested for driving without a license shortly after the accident in which the southbound van he was driving left the cast side of Barber Road, hit a ditch, then continued back across the road, spun around and hit an embankment. The van came lo rest facing north. Injured were the van’s passengers. Sandra Cousins. 27. of 4777 Barber Road and her The War with Germany. Emil B. Gansser. Grand Rapids. Michigan 1920; The 32nd Diviswe in lhe World War. issued by the Joint War History Commissions of Michigan and Wisconsin. 1917- 1919; These were loaned to us along with family memories and photographs: Barry children, Chanlcl, 9. Dasha. 11, and Kayla. 7. They were all treated al Pennock Hospi­ tal and released. Police believe no one was wearing a scat belt. Crenshaw pleaded guilty lo both charges in district court Monday. He was sentenced lo 10 days in jail for driving without a li­ cense and lie is sclicdulcd to be sentenced on the drunk driving charge Dec. 10. Responding to the scene were Lansing Mercy Hastings Ambulance. Lakewood Community Ambulance, the Barry County Sheriffs Department and the Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. County Vital Records and Statistics. Barry County Clerk; Archives of the Hastings Banner. 1918- 1919. Regardless of credit history, call for same-day approval. CommonPoint Mortgage CASH FASTI1-800-968-2221 LEGAL NOTICES: of Carl Klahn, former Brown Road resident. ini. Five teens may face charges for sniffing gas A 14-ycar-old Delton girl who passed out on a Delton Kellogg School bus last '; Tuesday afternoon was reported to have -‘ been sniffing gasoline and skipping school. The girl told police she and four teen­ aged hoys who also skipped school Nov. , 25 had spenj more than two hours ,j "huffing’’ gasoline at one of the teen’s /•. residences in Delton. •I ■. The girl had lo be given oxygen and at *' one point. Orangeville first responders were forced to use a bag valve mask (BVM) to y force air into her lungs before she was £ transported by Wayland EMS to Pennock ‘ Hospital, where she was treated. Pennock Hospital had no comment on ,* her condition. The girl told Barry County Sheriffs Deputies that she and four boys, all juveniles, had skipped school and gone lo the Delton home of one of the boys to "hang out" and listen to music. According to the girl, one of the boys found a gas can and began "huffin" the fumes? soon joined by the rest of the group. The girl told police they "huffed" from 12:35 to 2:45 p.m.. when she left to catch the bus home. Charges of inhalation of a chemical agent and truancy are being sought against the girl and four of the teen-agers by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. One teen had permission to not attend school (hat day. but may also face inhalation todal Use AtomN: CASE NO. SP. 14 97 - Thomas W. Hetfmp. MI490M Court telephone No. 161004810 Pfemtm nomefs) ond oddretsesfes i SUSAN KAY FRENCH 721 SotemOr— u,..1,-- ..'I■ ■OSringS, ^nicnigon 4*^400 Telephone: (6109450739 PfointiH's ooomey, bor no., oddrou, ond telephone N PROPER PERSON 721 Balsam Drive Defendant name(s) and addresses) SCOTTY LEE McCLELLAND Address: Unknown Lost known address: Fte No. 97 222O54E Estate of EMERSON STUART CAIRNS Social Security No 379 1 2 2431 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or affect ed by lhe feilowma. Hie decedent, whose lost known address was 1702 NoshviBe Rood. Hostings, Michigan 49058 died 8/27/97 /- !•* _X *1 - J---------- J - —- 4 mII ureanors or me aecuasea are nermeo mar an daims against the estate wil be forever barred unleu presented to the independent personal representative, Anno Coims. 5170 S. Chorlton Pork Road, Hastings, Michigan 49058 or to both the independent person TIME: 7:X p.m. ponying the group should contact Rte Pfenning Office. The spend me ^pfeotton is available for pufak inspection at Rte Barry County Planning OHico, 220 Mtributed to the persons entitled to ti. David H. Tripp (Pfc9290) 206 South Broadway Hostmgs. Ml 49058 (6161945-9585 skw ourwuen neeun ana wooaona kooos m Section 28, Woodland Ki^>. PURPOSE: Requesting a permit to operate a mechanical repair facility in the A zone dntrirt MEETWG DATE: December 16, 1997. (12/4) NOTICE OF MOKTOAOE SA1E charges. WHEREAS, default has been made in Rte terms and condihons of o certain mortgage made by Aownond L GuRd Jr. and Mercedes A Guild, husband and wife. • CITY OF HASTINGS* Mortgagors. to Woodhams Mortgage CotporcAon, a .,• 41 _ __ . ■-----oe4» NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING day otAprii, AD., 1994 anarecorded in the Olfce of the Register ol Deeds tor the County ol Barry and State of Michigan, on the 2fth day ol April, A.D.. 1994, in Uber 603 on Pages 244 249, which sad mortgage was Bwreaftor on, to wit: tie 2*h day ol April, AD., 1994, awigned to the Trorerae Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation, and sotd assignment was recorded on Ae 28th day of April, 1994, in the OHico of the Register ol Beedi fer said County ol Bony in Uber 603 on ftsge 250, ond WHEREAS, the amount doimed to bo due on said mortgage os ol the date of this notice is the sum of Fifty-one Thousand Thirty-Two and 28/100 dolors ($51,032.28), for principal and interest, and WHEREAS, no wit or proceodingi at low or in equity have been instituted to recover the debt secured by laid mortgage or any port thereof, ond defouk harino boon mode whereby the power ol solo containod in said mortgage has become operative NOW THEREFORE, by virtue ol lhe power ol safe contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute ol (he State ot Michigan in such cose mode and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday the I5lh day ol January, 1998, al 2.-00 o'clock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage wil he foreclosed at o sole at public auction to the highest bidder at the oast door ol the Courthouse in Rte City of Hastings, County of Barry ond State ol Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said County), or the premises descried in said mortgage, Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board ol Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday. December 16, 1997 at 7 00 p.m. in the City Hal Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The purpose ol said hearing is for the Board to hear comments and mate a determination on a request by Adolfo Jacinto lo extend the date of fence removal and to hear request to retain front fence at a height of 4 feet con­ structed at 118 East High Street. Hastings. Michigan (see map below). Legal description on said property is: Lot 133. original plat of the City of Hastings. Contrary to City Ordinance Sections 3.43(3)(a)(1). 3.43(3)(«)(3) of the City of Hastings Code of Ordinances, these variances, if granted, would permit a fence in the front yard higher than allowed by Ordinance, and closer to lhe sidewall than allowed by Ordinance. Written comments will be received on the above request at Hastings City Hall. 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Request tor information and/or minutes of said hearing should be directed to the Hastings City Clerk at the same address as slated above The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon live days notice to the Hostings City Clerk (telephone number 616-945-2468) or TOO call relay services 1 -800-649-3777. EverM G. Manshum City Clark nnicnigon CLa10*1, Norember 3Z 1997 JomnH.FnU.kdg, (12/11) FOHIClOtUM xanct MORTGAGE SALE - tMcte l«n b*> mte in A, conditions ol a mortgage mode by Travis L Bronont and Carrie L. Bronont, his wile; to Bone One Financial Services, Inc., on Indiana Corporation, Mortgagee, dated July 25,1996, and recorded on July 29,1W6, in Liber 667, on page 843, Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Asso­ ciates Financial Services Company, Inc by on assign­ ment doled September 11, 1996, ond recorded on October 22, 1997, Documents No. 1003074, Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage feere is claimed to be due at me date hereof the sum ol Sev­ enty eight Thousand Seren Hundred Sixteen ond X/100 Dollars ($78,716 X), including interetf at 16.59% per annum. Under the power ol safe contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such cose made and provided, notice is herebv given that said mortgage wil be loredosed by a sale ol the mortgaged premises, or some port ol mem, at public vendue, at the Bony County Courthouse in the City ol Hastings, Bony County, Michigan, al 1 00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15. 1998. Said premises ore situated in lhe Cite of Hastings, Sorry County, Michigan, and ore described as. lot 2 of R I HENDERSHOTT ADOmON, excepting the South 33 feet. First Addition to the City of Has­ tings. formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof Commonly known as 314 W State Si. bDt 08-51-060-002-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with I948CL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the dote of such sole Dated December 4. 1997 Associates Financial Services Company, Inc. JACK F GARDNER Attorney for Mortgagee Suite 215 21415 Civic Center Dr SouthWd. Ml 4X76 3953 (248) 352 70X (M» —i— 4 1 requiring^ Street, Hashngs. Mi 49058, (616) 948-4891. Nancy L. Boenmo, Barry County Clorfi (12/4) Mikl. Meyers, Becke* A Jones, P.LC., • aBempting colfocf o cfobt and any mformtfion obtained vril be gone made by Craig E. Timmerman ond Diane L Tim­ merman. husband and wife, mortgagors, ol 4156 Joy Road, Shelbyvile. Ml 49344, to United lank ol Michi 162. Because of said dofoub, duo for principal, interest and expenses on said mort­ al $36,066.43, plus interest accruing ol sale contained in said or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay me amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage with the interest thereon at 9.180% per annum and al logoi costs, chorpes ond expenses, including lhe attorney foe aBowed by low, and oho any sums which may be paid bv the undersigned, necessary to protect its inter­ est in the premises. The premises deserfeed in said mortgage are as fol­ lows: Property situated in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, to wit: Lot Number 7 of Ammon Eaton's Addition to the City, formerly ViHoge of Hastings, according to the recorded plat fhereol. Commonly known os 634 5 Hubble, Hastings, Ml 49058 Tax ID No 08 51 225DO5DO. The redemption period shal be 6 months from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which cose the r -femption period shol be X days from lhe dote of such sale safe." unless determined abandoned in accordance wrfh MCI 600 3241a. in which cose the redemption Doled December 4, 1997 Traverse Mortgage Corporation, Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A FORREST. JR Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E Court St. Flint, Ml 48503 Telephone (810) 238 40X THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (1/1) UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN By: MIKA. MEYERS. BECKETT A JONES, Pl C. Attorneys for Mortgagee By Daniel R Kubiak 200 Onowo Avenue. N W Suite 700 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (6161 459 3200 Johncock's Plot No. 1. (12 25) �Pag* 16 — The Hasting* Banner — Thursday. Decamber 4, 1997 Three hurt in car-van accident Chase begins in Middleville, ends in arrest, many charges A van flipped over and deilroyed a Hrttingx City ureetlighl in from of Arby'i Restaurant in Hastings Monday after a Baltimore Township woman's car collided with the van at about 12:05 p.m. Margaret June O'Laughlin. 77 of 190 Brogan Road, had apparently intended to turn right onto State Street from lhe Plumb's Grocery Store parking lot. said Hastings City Police Officer Rick Argo. 01 augblin. who Idd police she intended kt go to the car wash across the street, al the last minute decided to instead proceed straight across State Street toward lhe car wash. Her vehicle then struck the westbound van, driven by TJ Wybraasowski of Kentwood, causing it to strike the curb and go airborne at which time it wrack the A Hasting* City strsst light ended up on the ground sftsr s two vehicle accident In front of Arby's Monday at about noon. No one was seriously injured. street light breaking it off at the base. The van then landed on lhe passenger side in lhe entrance of Arby's and the street light fell into the westbound lane of State Street. Wybranowski. 28, who was wearing a seal belt, was not hurt in lhe crash His father, Thomas Wybranowski. 54, was also An *8-year-old Bailie Creek man was ar­ rested early Friday morning after a lengthy police chase that started Thursday night on M-37 north of Middleville. Jason Ray Shumate was arrested for fleeing an eluding, breaking and entering and possession of stolen property. Michigan Stale Police troopers said he was driving with a suspended license in a 1994 Mazda 4x4 that had been reported stolen earlier that night from Battle Creek. The chase started southbound on M-37 near Irving Road reaching speeds of up to 90 miles per hour. The chase proceeded eastbound on Stale Street though downtown Hastings and ended on Star School Road, where Shumate lost control of hu vehicle. He left his car and ran into a swamp, with police pursuing him on foot with a canine unit. He was caught ia lhe Consumers Concrete building on M-37 south of Hastings, where he had broken iri and allegedly stolen some clothing. Shumate was lodged in the Barry County Jail and was arraigned Monday. Bond wax set at $5,000 Shumate demanded a preliminary exam on the charges Tuesday and a Dec. 10 hearing was scheduled al 9:43 a.m. Shumate also faces charges of larceny under $100 to which stood mute in district court Tuesday. A Dec. 10 pretrial was set.He also stood mule to a charge of driving oa a suspended license. At lhe lime he was arrested. Shumate was wanted on three felony warrants and one misdemeanor warrant from Kalamazoo County for larceny in a building and by Calhoun County for prctwtioa violation. The Barry County Sb? riffs Department, the canine unit from Str.te Police in Battle Creek and Hastings City Police worked to­ gether to capture and arrest Shumate. wearing a seat belt and was not hurt in the crash. . Both men are indepemtoai contractors and ■an*. 795-2*15 ar M-8590 HEATED STORAGE 7954415 or 948-8*90. siilUes ENTIRE COLLECTION OF SNOWBABIES tor sale. 795-2415 BBS CnVY CAVALIER, were passing through Hastings on their way lo Kentwood after completing a job in Battle Creek. TJ Wybranowski said O'Laughlin, who was reportedly treated for seal bell abrasion N Pennock Hospital, was cited by Hastings City Police for failure lo yield the right of way. aaewfSMHZMSOOfcrappli- DOG POUND: fcmate Mack <WT-________ *I7-72*4D17 W PONTIAC GRAND AM HANOVER VILLAGE 416-774-9400, eat. 201 41*4*54747. IN LOVING MEMORY OP call needed, AT Access Lost hunter found safe An elderly hunter reported lost in the FREE TO A VERY GOOD* LOVING HOME. 4 or 5 yew been reported missing when his hunting partner sought help from Grand Rapids ■gs 94*4*07, FREE TO GOOD HOME: I BARRY COUNTY APFUANCR SERVICE. AD >1374144444137 EXCAVATION: BACKHOE DOZER WORK, basements. etc. Call Mike Moore. 616-623-2051 ata 6:00pm or pager 270-7022 24 bn; Doo MO CHEVY MOTOR: Rum ■Mg, *350 ODO; 2 Cavy 350 PIANO TUNING repairing retatoia*. Euimues. Joe Mia Hawn Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician usristanL Cull 945-911*. TIDY HOME CLEANING FOR SAUL EMULATED man who has hunted in the woods there for seven years. K i ' Calvin Wan*radius family happened lo stop near the intarkcclion of Bassett Lake CM 94*4014. IN LOVING MEMORY uF OUR GRANDFATHER « GREAT GRANDFATHER RAYMOND B. HAWK ML woods ia lhe Yankee Springs Recreation Area was found safe late Saturday eight af­ ter a five-hour icarch George Winright. 78. of Otsego, had laaadry. Will clean homes, offices, cotuges, all workers bonded. Call 941-0500 or *45-444* and torn same*. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applicatioaa for md various mill positions. Production and auendance Road and Upion Road when Ward slroc k up a conversation with 'ho hunting partner. The man. known only by lhe name. Glenn, mentioned that George had not come out of the woods after train. Michigan State Police from the Hastings post were summoned and a canine unit was called. The search party entered lhe woods oa foot. Troopers had to ask for two additional canine units becduse of the drizzling rasa, lhe amount of ftme the hunter had been missing and because he was reported to have a heart condnkm. The canine unit from lhe Slate Police post in Wayland found lhe man. who was unable to walk. Troopers from the Hastings Post of lhe Michigan Slate Police carried him out of the marsh and thick woods before the additional canine units arrived. Winright was taken by Thomapple Ambulance lo Pennock Hospital in Hast­ ings. where he was treated aad released. Ml IBM -------- 4A SHORE STATION Bow Lilt **00 OHO. Yeo MaL 423-4571 ISM FRONT KITCHEN: eflw. 14gQ.538.78M ROOM AT THE TOP Due to die promotiou in lhe immwfimr area, three opeoings aow eaist lor SPORTSMINDED persons ia lhe local area of a FORTUNE 500 company. If selected, you win be BONED RRPOSr 344, 2 kwh. coaaplete company WK GIVE THANKS S20.000-S40.000 first year ABANDONED FACTORY to sun work immediately We are pariielarly itUeresled in leadership ability and people looking for a genuine career opportunity. For a confidential call Emi i. Mr. NOW. 1997. 1-800-3*7-0035. Warn Mich. EiM-F. BANK REPO: 3 bedroom. 2 SEMESTER BREAK WORK Garry, Mel. Lae a Cerrie H.UJJ. APPROVED 364, 2 bodt. Paymeau m low m *250 lady McGhee * Margaret Patrick l-MO-538-7170. now in HASTINGS area, less of training, write: W. E. Hopkins. Dept W-49058. Boa 711. Fort Worth. TX 74101-0711 to the report. Lake O woman extradted to Tucson HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A woman who had been living ia Lake Odessa for at least six months wm arrested at Barry County District Court oa a governor's warrant for extradition Oct 22. Jamelene Elizabeth "Lamie" Lamb, 35. of 1103 Jordan Lake Ave. ia Lake Odesaa WM warned by Arizona authorities for failing lo appear for a May 31 semeaciag oa a shoplifting conviction. She wm tuned over to the Pima County. Arizona Sheriff's Department at the Kent Couaty Aitpon Nov. 20 and extradited to Tucson. - Man arrested after shoving wife Into wal IRVING TOWNSHIP - A Church Road man wm arrested Saturday. Nov. 29 oa a possible charge of domestic violence after he admitted to police that he shoved his wife into a wall, causing lhe pitaer to break. The man. who had been out drinking with his friends prior to the incident, allegedly became irritated when his wife confronted him about taping her telephone conversations. The 28-year-old man allegedly grabbed her by die bock of her hair aad threw her into the bedroom closet, then shoved her into the hallway, breaking the wall He then returned to the bedroom and slammed the door when his wife then called Two hurt when driver faRs esleep CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - An 80-year-old nua and his 79-year-old wife Me listed in fair condition at Blodgett Medical Center in Grand Rapids with injuries suffered when their car ran off the road Saturday. Malcom Cameron of Grand Rapids apparently fell asleep while driving south on M-66 one half mile south of Bayne Road at about 2:30 p.m. His car creased lhe center line, raa off lhe roadway, entered a ditch then hit a driveway causing the car to go airborne, according to a report from lhe Hastings post of the Michigan Stale Police. The car then struck a fence and came to rest, police said, causing lhe Makoms to suffer multiple cuts, bruises and possible broken bones. Confused man terns up in MkMevMe in serious conanxxi after reportedly being gone for about 14 hours. Sgt. Tim Rowse of lhe Barry County Sheriff's Department wm called al about 2:30 a.m. to assist lhe man who warted directions to Grand Rapids. He told Rowse A listed ing m ter in 19-year-old Middleville man was in serious condition Monday morn­ the Blodgett Memorial Medical Cen­ Grand Rapids after he was involved in a car accident early Sunday morning. Jeremy Schriver and the driver of another vehicle were drag racing on 100 Street near Caledonia when lhe incident occurred, deputies from lhe Kent County Sheriffs Department said. Authorities said Schriver aad the other vehicle were attempting lo pass a third vehicle that was turning left when Schriver's car struck die third vehicle. He lost control of his car. went off lhe road rious. He remains in lhe neuro trauma in­ tensive care unit asBlodgett with a head in­ jury and other problems. He was still listed in serious condition at press time Wednesday. Schriver. a 1997, graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, is perhaps best known as an all-county and all-O-K Blue Conference basketball player last year. he had left Grand Rapids at about noon. Rowse contacted lhe man's wife and learned that he suffers from dementia aad should not drive. Injured woman cited for speedkig ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP - A Shelbyville woman was treated at Pennock Hospital and released after she missed a curve on Wildwood Road near Fawn Lake Road Friday and struck a tree. Karen Sue Sloe 1.30, was cited for speeding after she apparently approached the IS mph curve at 45 mph. No alcohol was involved. She was wearing a seal belt. Police seek warrant after 90 mph crash CASTLETON TOWNSHIP - Police are seeking a warrant for drunk driving against a woman who missed the stop sign at East Stale Road and Wellman Road and crashed into the Stoney Point Cemetery al 90 miles per hour, authorities said. According to the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Sheri Ann Guy. 35. of 303 E. Mill St.. Hastings, was eastbound on East State Road when the accident occurred at 12:30 a.m. Nov. 30. According to police. Guy. who was not wearing a seal bell, apparently never applied the brakes al the intersection. Man hurt as car runs off road, strikes trees ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP • An 18-ycar-old Dehon man was taken lo Borgcss bodt, *2*0 low ray inc nt. Must SI 1.35 to nart. Attention all students, local firm has 1-5 FIRST TIME HOME weeks work program. Will train. BUYERS: represent several Will secure summer position. 4I4-245-3M2. bandreds tn choose from, TEXAS REFINERY CORPO­ 1400-538-7*70 RATION NEEDS MATURE According to a report from the Barry Couaty Sheriffs Department. Price allegedly became upset aad threatened to burn the clothes after seels* his girlfriend nt Daisy Mae s Bar Price then allegedly pushed the woman repeatedly as she tried lo atop him from pouring gasoline oa her clothes and a wooden dresser. The girlfriend's friends tackled Price to lhe ground, who then allegedly got up claiming he wm going into the house to get his guns Hie girlfriend rad her friends left to contact police and Price then set the clothes rad the dresser oa fire, accordiag THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - Aa elderly Wyoming man who became confused about how to get back home wm returned safely to his daughter Sunday. Nov. 30 and hit a tree Schriver's condition earlier had been listed as critical, but it was upgraded lo se­ homes. Hometown USA 1-800-538'170___________ _ IRVING TOWNSHIP • A 23-year-oid Freeport mra wm arrested for arson. bunting property worth more thra $100 and domestic violence ata heaUe«e<By became rapy with her aad act her clothes oa fire Saturday. Nov. 29. Jeffrey Alan Price of Hammond Road wm lodged tn the Barry County Jail after the incident took place. mKXUCvMC HMUl* twj after 120 days. Apply iapmoa. Itaa. VALUE *450: STEAL *17*. 414-795-7IM Freeport man arrested after bunting doth** suDjcwr to The HasttaQs BANNER Cal 616-945-9554 Hospital after he lost control of his car on Keller Road near Norris Road. Christopher Nicholas Morrow of 9859 Keller Road told police his car began lo fishtail as he was eastbound on Keller Road. The car then ran off the road lo lhe right, striking a mailbox, and then continued down an embankment. According to police, the car would have overturned, but instead struck a tree, that continued eastbound through an embankment, striking two more trees before com*ng to rest. Morrow, who was wearing a seat belt, but still struck the steering wheel and windshield, suffered cuts to his face. Police are investigating lhe possibility that his seat belt failed. : ■ : ; ; � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-12-11.pdf 0bcd04eb16759fa21f117d57374623ab PDF Text Text THURSDAY. DECEMBER 11.1807 volume i44.no. so PRICE sir Hastings landfill has been sold again by Mary Waner dumped there. The proposal met with resis­ Staff Writer tance by local officials. After longterm ne­ gotiations. a 10-year agreement was signed between Barry County and City Manage­ The Hastings landfill and hauling service has been sold again, this lime io a pub­ licly-held non-hazardous solid waste man­ agement company based in Texas with op­ erations in 43 stales. Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Final papers closing the deal arc expected to be signed in early January. USA Waste Services Inc. of Houston announced Tuesday that it hi- signed an agreement with City Manageim I Corp, to purchase all of City Manage* t's solid waste holdings, which include MP Hastings landfill and hauling service. M> Aother solid waste landfills in Michi^teF con­ struction and demolition landfil^** nonhazardous waste landfills in the^K''i lop­ mental stages in the soulheaslenMlnited Slates. 20 waste collection operali*- and 1 12 transfer stations. City Management Corp, acquiry the Hastings landfill in 1992 from thenyner Ken Neil. Al that time, the landfMhnd hauling service was called HastmgMonitary Service. My >Vhen (fell sold his company. bc^Bdd The aroual Hastings Christmas Parada Saturday afternoon was perhaps the highlight of the "Of Christmas Paar weekend holiday ceMxahon In Hastings. Placing firat in the chSdroris category among the sntriss waa the Quimby United Mathodtot Church Alter School Special float. For more photoe of the parade, look Inakte today's edition of the Banner. (Photo by Pony Hardin) on as vice president and general and since retiring in September has been a consultant for City Management al the Hastings site. When City Management Corp, look over the Hastings facility, it proposed to in­ crease the amount of acreage used in the landfill and the amount of solid waste ment last January, controlling the amount of solid waste that can be dumped at the landfill per day and stipulating where the waste can come from. According to Jim Bailey, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, the host agreement stipulates that if City Man­ agement sells the Hastings landfill, the new owners have to honor the host agree­ ment. Bailey said that he is "hoping for the best" with the new owners. "I hope we're going to gel a company that's going to be honest and deal fairly." he said. Bailey speculated that since the Hastings landfill is "not a big landfill." that the county "might be able to negotiate real well" when it comes time to renew the host agreement or otherwise negotiate changes USA might want to make. A press release put out by USA Waste Services did not say why City Management owner Anthony Soave decided to sell his solid waste holdings. However, the release said that USA is tn the process of making a number of acquisitions. According to the company's written statement. USA has acquired 30 hmiarsacs during the fourth quarter of 1997. with combined revenues of $192 million. See LANORLL, c ratio nod page 14 Suit filed against Delton area sewer engineering firms by Elaine Gilbert Asriramr Edtor A lawsuit has been filed in Barry County Circuit Court alleging negligence, damages aad breaches of contract ami warranties by three engineering firms end three contrac­ tors who designed and built the troubled Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System in the Delton area. The system's wastewater treatment plant has not consistently functioned properly since it was built ia 1993. The suit, requesting a jury trial, has been filed by Barry County, which financed the system with municipal bends; the county Board of Public Works, which contracted with engineering firms and construction companies to work on the project; aad the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, which directly operates and maintains the system. Named as defendants are the engineering firms of Progressive Architecture Engineer­ ing Planning Inc. of Grand Rapids. Earth Tech Inc.. Moore & Bruggink Inc., and contractors Balkema Inc.. ATC Group Ser­ vices, Inc. (doing business as ATEC Asso­ ciates, Inc.), and Erhardt Construction Co. The legal brief, filed by attorney Richard D. McNulty of Cohl. Stoker ft Toskey of Lansing, includes five counts, with each asking for judgments (some jointly from ings and specifications for the satisfactory performance of the systems, materials and other essentials for the system." Progressive and Earth Tech agreed, the all defendants) in excess of $ 10.000 "exclu­ sive of costs and attorney fees. The system serves part of Hope. Barry. Prairieville and Johnstown townships and the town of Delton. Earth Tech was contracted to assist Pro­ gressive in the design of the system for the Wall Lake Collection Sewers. Moore & Bruggink was retained by Progressive, at the request of the Sewer & Water Author­ ity. to review the plans and specifications suit claims, to "establish and furnish ap­ propriate and adequate inspection procethaes and inspection services to reasonably in­ for the system and to assist in its design and engineering. The suit alleges that those firms "as­ sumed responsibility for the professional and technical accuracy of the designs, draw­ the system." the suit said Balkema was responsible for the con­ struction and related services for the Pine sure" that the system would be "properly constructed according to good construction standards..." in addition, two firms were to advise the authority of "the acceptability of the materials and equipment to be used in See SUIT. cosvtimsed ea page 2 Former Commissioner Rae M. Hoare honored by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Former Barry County Commissioner Rae M. Hoare has received another tribute for her contributions to county citizens. The Barry County Board Tuesday adopted a resolution honoring Hoare as an "outspo­ ken advocate" of public transportation for county citizens "since she was a member of the boards of lhe Family Independence Agency and lhe Commission on Aging. Hoare saw the need for public transporta­ tion and was active in establishing the Barrv County Transit system in 1982. Hoare. who served a total of 17 yean on lhe Barry County Board before retiring sev­ eral yean ago. has continued to serve on lhe Transit Board since 1983. She will re­ tire from lhe Transit Board al the end of this month. In its resolution, the County Board said Clioln, bonds ptan concert* The Hastings Middfc School chow sad band wiM hove • cowan at 2 pm < Sunday, in the hrgb school gym The annual Christmas Collage Com an. laauariag the high school choir and haod. will be haW ia Ha 0H ■ 4 pan. (Morn BREFS cont. pave 2) Hoare "has been instrumental in obtaining grants for lhe (Transit) building project and lobbying legislators for support, assuring that Bariy County Transit be a viable, cost effec­ tive. efficient service Io lhe residents of Barry County." Hoare, a former County Board vice chair­ woman, also served as chairwoman of the Transit Board from 1984 to 1992. and "has been a watchdog Io assure lhe needs of se­ niors and others were met and all proposed projects and grants would cost county ux- payers nothing " County Commissioner Sandy James, who presented Hoare with a framed copy of lhe board's resolution, said "I cannot tell you how instrumental this lady (Hoare) has been in seeing that this Transit service be (established) in Barry County and how her Hoare praised County Transit Manager Joe Bleam. She said Bleam "has been a big. big as­ set to Barry County and a great grants writer. If he hadn't been, we wouldn't be where wc are. And we're considered one of the best small transits in the slate. "A lot of credit goes to him (Bleam). loo." Hoare said. She noted that others have tried to lure Bleam with job offers, but "thank goodness he's a good Barry citizen." faithful dedication since lhe idea has always been there." After thanking commissioners and telling them that she appreciated the honor, Hoare noted that there were many others who were responsible for making the Tran­ sit a reality. Hoare gave commissioners a background sketch of lhe effort that was made to get lhe County Board to originally approve the Transit, which has never cost local taxpay­ ers extra expense because of state and fed­ eral funding. "We had an 11-member board al that time (when the Transit was proposed), and it was five very progressive (members) and five fool-draggers and then we had one out­ spoken. determined — well, shall we say. loose cannon." Hoare said. "I believe at the time. Ken Radant was lhe chair and you wouldn't believe lhe bru­ tal. awful stuff that that whole board went through over trying to convince them that this was (extra) money coming to Barry County." she said. "Il was a constitutional amendment, in fact, that went through to make it possible for small transits to be able to have the opportunity to get in on this." Rae Hoare (center) is pictured with Joe Bleam ot Barry County Transit and Commissioner Sandy James receiving her award. �P»o« 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 11, 1997 Columnist, critic John Douglas talks about freedom of speech by David T. Young Editor John Douglas, best known as a Him critic and columnist for the Grand Rapids Press, told a First Friday audience last week that he's a staunch defender of freedom of speech, even if that speech happens to be garbage. However, he said that as a columnist and a critic he can expose trash for what it is. "I think there’s some awful evil people working in Hollywood." Douglas said. "The stuff that’s being churned out for kids is awful I will say it’s garbage when reviewing a bad movie, but i'll never say that Studio 28 should get rid of this movie." Douglas said that many in the news media talk a good game about supporting the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but they and libraries only defend the safe stuff. For example, he said, libraries like to trot out “Huckleberry Finn." "Catcher in the Rye" and "The Bible" when observing Banned Book Week, but they don’t put a copy of Hustler magazine in their display windows. Another startling development the guest speaker reported is that librarians say liberals, not conservatives. arc the ones most often clamoring for censorship, based not on pornographic material, but on race and gender issues. He said he has more problems with billboards and bumper slickers than books. "T-shirts, billboards and bumper stickers force you to read them." he said. "A book just lays there, you don’t have to read it." Douglas was asked several limes if he thinks even hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan should be allowed to have rallies and he answered in the affirmative. "I never want to say these people have to shut up while others can talk." he said. is where some sinister threats are growing, he said, noting that large corporations arc buying up newspapers and television and radio stations, concentrating the power in tlte communications business in the hands of a very few. He said he’s noticed personnel on TV news programs promoting other shows and products by the corporate owner. He said he is willing to attack his employer, when he secs it as necessary. "I have attacked the Grand Rapids Press and editor Mike Lloyd." he said. "He’s a masochist. There very fact of I’mincidents still there Douglas recounted a couple in (al the he Press) it." which tookproves on bureaucracies, another of However, he said he regards it as his iiis pet peeves. employer prerogative the Press decides In one, ’swhen he cameifto Michigan years to censor he writes. ago. he ransomething into problems becauseThe he offensive censorship, he said, is when insisted on being lisied as 6-foot, 2 1/2government docs it. inchcs tall on his driver’s license. The clerk Douglas said that he is loo often at the Secretary of State's office had misunderstood, particularly when he writes is written columns critical satire. said, "I don’t give a hoot Good example was a facetiously negative it's fine. But who can get column about the Pcrugino art exhibit and it of going out in the cold a suggestion to keep older people out of dcargiiur , * lhe malls because they're not "power ^'discussion was ■tisuh. shoppers." Douglas often has been attacked in letters to lhe editor as a liberal, but he rays he’s "a law and order guy" who lives in a high crime area. He's written many anti­ crime columns. When asked if he had ever received threatening letters, he said he had one. but "If you're licked off al me. you won’t write to me. you'll write to lhe editor." The columnist and critic also was asked if he has changed his views over the years. He answered that he hopes so and that it is the Second Amendment is not a sign of weakness to change one’s n. it doesn't have precise mind. !. "One of the things that encourages people to change their minds is when Ss along with a better idea." hy cling to the same old Douglas said the best way to counter hate speech from groups like the KKK. far right-wing militias and neo-Nazis is >kcd why lhe media defends Iment. but not the Second, through education. "Every time you have discussion of a problem, education almost always is the answer," he said. "There are always going to be weirdoes and creeps in any society, mid only .2 of I percent of ; them for killing people. ;oes out of its way to scare problems with his attempts to be precise and suggested that he be cither 6-2 or 6-3. not halfway in between. In another, he parked at a 10-minut dime meter near the library to return a book and set his watch for 10 minutes. He returned seven minutes later to find that the meter showed a violation and he had a ticket. So he put in another dime and timed it again. Sure enough, a violation showed in seven minutes, so when the meter officer came along, he asked that the ticket be rescinded because of faulty equipment. That wasn’t a problem, but he insisted on getting back the dime he used to test the meter, he had to go through a lot of red tape, filling out a lot of forms to claim the dime. It would have cost a lot less if the meter officer had just given him lhe dime. Later, lhe Grand Rapids Press ran a story about him making the smallest claim against the city, for ten cents. Douglas also talked about his job. He said he had to write 10 to II pieces a week. "so I'm what you might call a hack. When you do that many pieces, you can't write a Pulitzer." One of the most enjoyable aspects of his job. however, is his ability to help people with their complaints about bureaucracy. ”1 just sit down aad talk with them (the people complaining) aad Io and behold, lhe problem gets solved, even if I don’t write SWT, continued from page I Lake and Fine Lake collection sewen and the Crooked Lake collection sewer, and Erhardl built the wastewater treatment plant. The suit said lhe contractors had promised and warranted “that all work and materials would be of good quality, free from faults and defects. " Contractors also agreed in their contracts that they would -promptly correct all work which was defective or failed to conform with the contract documents" and "to bear all costs of correcting work, including the costs of architectural and/or engineering services which may be necessary.' lhe suit said However, the suit alleges that despite but they'll be in a minority." In fact, he's so pro-education that he's demands, the contractors failed to rectify al­ leged defects and correct breaches of con­ almost always supportive of schools when tract. Contractors, the suit alleges, failed to ad­ they ask for money. "If I had to vote on it today (Grand equately supervise all work performed at the construction site, including jobs per­ Spids' upcoming millage request). I'd give m lhe whole shootin* match.” he raid. "I (ha majority of our public schoolff arc fine. We need to ttlp the inner city defects" injiiFmten! have "subsumetally Grand Rqptds Press columnist John Douglas (right) receives a honorary life membership plaque from Bob Dwyer of the Hastings Press Club after his presentation at the First Friday forum Dec. 5. about it." Douglas, at the conclusion of his presentation, was given special honorary life membership in the Hastings Press Club for his unswerving dedication to preserving and protecting the First impaired the value -and operations of the system" and will result in substantial ex­ pense by lhe plaintiffs to remedy or miti­ gate the defects as well as future and addi­ tional maintenance, operation and remedial costs plus "the impairment of the system's operation effectiveness and utility." Prior to designing and building the treatment plant and collection system, the engineers were told of the state’s require­ ments for a discharge permit for the sys­ tem. but the suit alleges that the total in­ organic nitrogen, sodium and chloride in the wastewater discharge (known as efflu­ ent) do not always comply with the state's criteria. One of the biggest problems is that the system as it was designed or built does not keep the influent (sewage entering the treatment plant) at or above 10 degrees centigrade during certain times, especially during winter months. Consequently, mi­ crobes cannot effectively break down the nitrogen at the cooler temperature. The suit alleges that the influent is colder /han it should be because "as de signed and/or Constructed, the influent schools and it takes a lot of money to do that. It's a societal problem that needs to be City to be ‘partners’ with middle school fixed. "I think it's ridiculous to say we’re (the state) going to lake money away from schools if they don’t get the right test scores." he added. But in the arena of free speech, the media by David T. Young In other business al Monday night's Editor News Briefs Free doghouse straw available Free straw for doghouws will be given away again by the Barry County Humane Society from 9 a m. to I p.m. Saturday. Dec. 13. al H & H Feed and Supple on South Bedford Road. Hastings. The straw will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Humane Society recommends that all dogs owners whose pets arc outdoors for long periods of time should furnish them with adequate covered protection and beddmg. as well as food and waler. Chariton Park has *Of Christinas Past’ Historic Charlton Park will celebrate "Of Christmas Past’ from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 13 and 14. Included this year will be three new hands-on activities, producing "Cornu­ copias. Crackers and Sachets" for fami­ lies Io take home. The traditional activities that will re­ turn are dipping bayberry candles, cre­ ating corn husk angels, roasting chest­ nuts over an open fire, steaming was­ sail. English plum pudding, dulcimer music by the Thornapple Dulcimer Society, a visit by Santa Claus and carnage rides around lhe village. The village, which includes a newly opened barber shop, will be decorated as it would have been 100 years ago. Admission is $4 for adults. S2 for children ages 5 to 15. Kids ages 4 and under will be admitted free. For more information, call 945­ 3775 Delton concert set for tonight Hastings Middle School and the City of Hastings are going to be "partners." Community partners, that is. It's a reciprocal relationship between ju­ A Winter Festival of Music will be nior high age kids and city officials that presented at the Delton Kellogg High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. tonight promotes both working together for mutual (Thursday. Dec. 11). The concert will feature all of the bands and choirs at Delton Kellogg High School and Middle School. Among other things, lhe high school band will perform a portion of the "Nutcracker Suite" by Peter 1. Tchaikovsky. Historical Society holiday party set The Barry County Historical Society will have its annual Christmas party at 7 p.m. Thursday. Dec. 11. at the home of Harland and Nyla Nyc. 2011 Bowler Road. Don Reid and Harland Nyc will pro­ vide music. Members arc asked to bring a faviorite snack to share and gift to exchange for $4 or less. This year’s Christmas even will be dedicated to the memory of Bob Casey, who was host for many such gather­ ings in the past. Candy Cane Week donations sought Members of the Hastings Lions Club will take to the streets today, Friday and Saturday to solicit donations in support of Candy Cane Week Local Lions Club President Bob Huebner said that money collected during this campaign will be used to provide eye examinations and eyeglasses for those in need, for local agencies such as Love Inc.. Leader Dogs for lhe Blind in Rochester, the Michigan Eye Bank and Transplantation Center in Ann Arbor. Welcome Home for the Blind in Grand Rapids and Vision Enrichment Services. Lions will be stationed Kmart and Felpausch. asking for donations. For more information, or to make a donation, call 945-3866. benefit. City Manager Howard Penrod Monday night gave a few examples: • The city could invite middle school students to take pgrt in certain city celebra­ tions. such as Mayor Exchange Day or the upcoming grand opening of the new City hall location, • City officials could take part in assem­ blies, classes or other school functions. • Both could put articles in each other’s newsletters or bulletins. • There could be joint city-school work projects. • Student elections could be held at the same lime city votes arc held, in which students could select their "mayor" and "council." Penrod commented, "Ideas are limited only by one's imagination." Hastings Middle School lhe program a try. Principal Michael Spahr told the council that lhe last of the possibilities lisied would be easy to do because all city elections now take place al the middle school all-purpose room. "All we need is your lime, not your money," Spahr told council members. "We want the kids to see lhe city through your eyes" The principal said the main focus in the program for sixth-graders would be roles and job shadowing, or seventh-graders lhe focus would be community service and for eighth-graders, government activities. "We hope you'll join us." Spahr said. "We’re extremely enthusiastic... The first think is to get you guys to get you guys to agree. Then we'll talk to the kids. "They’re always excited for opportunities lo gel out of the classroom." he quipped. Mayor Frank Campbell said he and Di­ rector of Public Scrviccs/Dcpuly City Manager Jeff Mansfield already have gone into the schools to talk lo young people. "I’m very much in favor of it (the part­ nership proposal).** he said. Penrod then told a story about when lie was a school-age youngster and he was made "City Manager for a Day" in a simi­ lar program. "Maybe subconsciously that pul some­ thing in my mind." he said. "But it really was a good experience." The council voted unanimously lo give meeting, the council: • Passed a resolution to officially autho­ rize the sale of City Hall and the adjacent property to Barry County for $425,000. The official closing will be at 10 a.m. Fri­ day. Dec. 19. at the Title Office. The city plans to vacate its current loca­ tion at the corner of State and Broadway by July I at the latest to move into lhe build­ ing at Slate and Michigan now occupieu by the MainStreet Savings Bank. • Approved the extra expenditure of $8,650 for an addition at the fire depart­ ment. Fire Chief Roger Caris was autho­ rized to spend as much as $14,000 for the addition, but after he took bids from local businesses, he noted that the costs came in higher. Councilman Joe Bleam asked if the city could re-bid the work next spring, but Pen­ rod said it's not likely that will change the price in the city’s favor. Councilwoman Evelyn Brower said, "This is something we need to do. and by the looks of things, we're not going to get a belter price." The council authorized the $22,650 as the maximum amount the city would pay and encouraged Caris lo sec if he could swing a better deal somewhere. • Approved the annual March of Dimes Walkathon fund-raising event May 2 at Fish Hatchery Park. • Set a public hearing Jan. 26 on a re­ quest from Ado I pho and Judith Jacinto to consider vacating platted North Jefferson Street from Thorn Street lo High Street. The couple plans to construct three single­ family homes on lots al those locations. • Noted that the next meeting. Monday. Dec. 22. will Brower's last, as she is retir­ ing after serving for eight years. A recep­ tion for her will be held after the meeting at the County Seat Restaurant. • Received forms to evaluate Penrod's performance as city manager, as is done al the end of the year on an annual basis. Each council member is asked to turn in completed evaluations before the Dec. 22 meeting. • Voted to have a light installed near the recycling bins adjacent lo lhe fire station. Mayor Pro Tern Miriam White said she had received complaints from residents who said they have (rouble dropping off items in lhe dark. "We want to make recycling convenient, but it's not convenient when people can't sec where they're putting stuff." White said. Amendment. Bob Dwyer, in making the presentation, said Douglas "is absolutely committed the First Amendment and has demonstrated evidence that he has read it and understands it." wastewater spends considerable time ex­ posed to outside air. below grade, and/or at an inadequate depth. Some officials have al­ leged that some of the sewer pipes were not installed as deep as specifications provided. The suit alleges that "portions of lhe col­ lection system were designed or installed above grade, were designed insufficiently below grade lo maintain influent tempera­ ture above 10 degrees centigrade, were in­ stalled above the grade specified in lhe ap­ plicable contact documents or were de­ signed and installed without insulation or other remedial measures necessary to main­ tain the influent temperature." The treament plant does not contain the equipment or processes necessary to re­ move the state's required amounts of sodium or chloride from the influent wastewater, lhe suit alleges. The suit also alleges that an "inadequate and/or improper decanting process was de­ signed, installed or constructed which has had the effect of recycling sludge decani," which has elevated the total inorganic ni­ trogen in lhe effluent. The suit also said that different types of treatment plants, processes and equipment are believed to be available that would have permitted wastewater influent below the 10 degrees centigrade temperature. However, the suit said. Progressive recommended a system manufactured by Aqua Aerobics, which would not meet the slate's discharge requirements, unless the wastewater tem­ perature was maintained at or above lhe 10 degrees centigrade. Plaintiffs were not in­ formed of this before construction, the suit said. "The engineers knew, or should have known, that lite influent wastewater in the collection system as designed and/or con­ structed would not consistently meet or ex­ ceed Aqua Aerobics System’s 10 degrees centigrade requirement." the suit alleges. The treatment plant is not warranted by Aqua Aerobics unless that temperature re­ quirement is achieved. The suit alleges the contractors and/or . engineers failed to assure that the collection system was installed to the specifications and to reasonable industry standards, and to design or construct the system in such a way that the influent wastewater would be maintained above 10 degrees centigrade. The engineers made or recommended changes to the treatment plant which would reduce lhe biological wanning or which have had the effr * of Oiling to maintain or lower the temperature of wastewater, the suit alleges. Two Delton citizens, Barbara Cichy and John Hosier, have researched problems with lhe sewage system and treatment plant since last April and spearheaded efforts urg­ ing the county and sewer and water author­ ity lo take action before the project's statute of limitations expire. The exact ex­ piration date has not been revealed by the attorney for the plaintiffs, but some offi­ cials have estimated that the expiration is at the end of this month or in January. Earl Stratcr. vice president of Progres­ sive. told the Banner in an interview last month that Progressive has absorbed "tens of thousands of dollars" fix the cost of its services in trying corrective measures for the treatment plant. He said Progressive has made corrective recommendations from the beginning of tire troubles, but that the suggestions weren’t always implemented. Based on data Stratcr received from the treatment plant, he said, the system "func­ tioned pretty well" last year, from June to June. "...We want lhe plant to function the way it should. Stratcr said. "There’s only so much of that we can do ourselves. The plant has to be operated properly. We don't operate the plant. There arc a whole myriad of variables that wc cannot control. The bottom line for us is that we want it to be a good functioning project for everyone... Unfortunately that hasn't been the case to this point.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Decamber 11, 1997 — Page 3 LEGAL NOTICE Hastings enjoys annual Christmas parade Room, Court* ond low BUdmgol 220 W diaridi wfcidt i «iocaM Hastings Cinema towHr*. The Pennock Health & Wellness center presented a group of people on stationary bicycles on its float. JlAwoa* a And Prwokt Sood tonril. tM Wm »d CMe I) Al prwal. mod. dvd b. 06% and The Hastings Jaycees cafled attention to their *Stufl-A-Bus* campaign wflh their parade entry. This Santa Claus arrived on an old tractor, as opposed to another who came in on a limousine. •Home for Christmas' was the theme promoted by MMer*s Real Estate, which won in the business category tor best float. (11 27 and 12-11) This parade entry depicted Mary and Joseph and the ’Reason for the Season.* KEEP INFORMED about Local Government, School Activities and Community Events. Subscribe to Hie Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 • Or Visit Our Office, 1952 H. Broadway, Hastings Santa Claus arrived at the parade in a limousine. �Page 4 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 11,1997 LCTTCRS from our readers Unfortunate story was “devastating” Cookware incident brings out the best To the editor. Every once in a while. someone does some­ thing that they do not need lo do just because they want to. and it happens far loo infrequent­ Of coune. I did ms. and I had been told that I could rot redeem them after the 30th of November anyway, by the people in Grand but she saved me a total of $44 by doing that. She did not have to do that. But am I glad that she did! Il is not often that someone goes out of their ly This checkout penuxt went tn her purse and got 11 of those saver cards complete with the stamps, and after she had rung up my purchas­ es. she rang up those saver cards. 1 spent a total of S2O4.9K without those cards. way to be nice, but when it does happen, it deserves to be recognized. Rodger L. Ackerson l.ake Odessa On Dec. 2. just such a thing happened lo me. and I would like to take the time to tell about it First, though, in order to set the scene, a little background is necessary. In about the first or second week of October. I went to the Felpausch store in Grand Led je to get some things, and found a display of ROMA cookware. After looking it over and finding it to my liking. I knew that I needed lhe boss* approval of it before I bought any. so I went lo check out and asked the cashier what the deal was. She explained that for each five dollars you spend, you would be given a stamp lo paste onto a saver card. When you have accumulated ten stamps, you could redeem at the time that your purchased a piece of that ROMA cookware and it would give you four dollars off lhe price of each piece I thought, great, this is the way to get the boss' opinion, there is a picture on the saver card that shows what each piece looks like. I will take it home and show her. When I showed the picture to the boss, she liked what she saw. I said. •'Great, you have been needing some new frying pans for awhile now. and we can get some new ones pretty cheap, and they will be good ones." I dutifully purchased things from Felpausch for awhile, and then got one saver card com­ pleted. and I bought one len-inch covered frying pan. and figured on accumulating more of the saver cards so I could get more. 1 did not get back to Grand Ledge to go to Felpausch again until almost the middle of November, and when I did. I was warned that that sale and the cookware itself would be all done at lhe end of November. I said. "Great! now what?" I wanted to get a set of the cook­ ware ovei a period of time, and I did not even find it soon enough to save up two of the saver cards. Ok. so I went back to Felpausch on the 30th of November, and found their display lo be prel­ ty well decimated They had only a few items left, and some of those were damaged, but. 1 picked out a few and figured that that would be all there was. Not so! I went home with what I got. and showed the boss, and she was ecstatic with them, and said casually why don't you call the store in Hastings and see what they have? Ah. so! I called the store in Hastings, and talked to the store manager, and asked him what they had left, and he said that they had everything, not some of II but everything. I asked if I could purchase some items, and he wanted to know how soon I could pick it up. and I said that I could do it lhe next day. and he took down the things that the boss had decided that she want­ ed. and I agreed to go to lhe store the following day right after I got out of work. When I got to the store in Hastings. I found the assistant store manager, and found that everything that I had discussed with the manag­ er had been taken care of. including two extra lids fix lhe ten-inch frying pan thrown in fix free with my name on them sitting in the store­ room in back of the store. When I found that I had been taken seriously, and that everything that I had asked fix had been taken care of. I even found a couple more that I could not go away without. Oh. before I leave this out completely, this day was the last day that this cookware was going to be there, they were shipping it back to the manufacturer that afternoon, so I could not have wailed any longer if I had wanted to. Anyway. I had arranged lo lake four pieces that I had purchased in Grand Ledge that had damage on them that 1 had not noticed when I got them, and they said “bring them ahxtg and we will exchange them for you." They did not have to do that, but they did. Then, after everything was done. I had picked out what I wanted, and all the exchanging was done, the assistant store manager went to lhe checkout with me and explained the deal to the checkout person so there would n<x be any con­ fusion. Then, and here is the exceptionally nice thing, the thing that this whole story is about When I started putting packages onto the conveyor at the check out th girl asked me whether or not 1 had any of the stamps or completed saver cards. HastingsBaNNER Dn>oled to the intomts of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Matefagi Bamwr. Inc. A Division ot J-Ad Graphics Inc 1952 N Broadway Hatting* M 49058 0602 (616) 945-9554 uweossw President Joyce Ryen Treasurer rrwmc jocom Vca President tSspM" Joctoa Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Vbung (EMot) Elaine Gilbert (Asttsunf emot) Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Cindy Smit h Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Mabel Ruth Zachary ’ ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CUKvhed ads accepted Monday through rnaayOam toSXptn . Satixday 8Xam Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson Noon Cindy O Neill Dan Buerge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO BoxB Hastmgs. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 Man with “name” serves alcohol, not God To the editor: 1 write this letter with a saddened heart. In my many years of working behind the walls of Michigan's jails. I have seen lots of dif­ ferent cases. Recently, while reading lhe Banner. I saw a letter written by a man I have seen many times. The article disturbed me because it compared his case to that of Joseph from the Bible. The fact that his letter spoke of forgiveness did not disturb me al all. However, what did disturb me was that he referred to himself as a man of God. This man. whom I have prayed for many time*, is what I refer to as a “Jailhouse Christian." This man. Teny Pinks, speaks of how he has given his life to God. but has still been wronged by the world. I have often heard this man try to preach the word of God to other inmates and talk of the injustices of the court system. But I also have seen this man outside. This side of him is in stark contrast to the man he portrays while in jail. This is what concerns me the most. Once out­ side the gales, this man exchanges his Bible for alcohol. I truly wish he had given hit life to the Lord. Maybe he would no longer he visiting this jail. But only the Lord can answer that. I'm not writing this to put anyone down, but if one is to give his life to the Lord, he must make some changes in his life. I hope that the man beats his charges and I don't believe that his name will have any effect on lhe outcome. The man began drinking at lhe age of 6 and has been an alcoholic fix many years God would be a good influence in his life, but he has never taken time out from drinking to truly embrace the word of God. I only hope he allows God into his heart in time. . A concerned Christian. Anthony Hernandez. Middleville I am writing concerning the Nov. 27 front page article about Suzanne Elliott in the Hastings Banner. The article described the details of the condi­ tion prior to the accident of Suzanne passing out in the parking lot of Felpausch before park­ ing the pickup truck, the damage done, and the two people who lost their lives as a result. Then the article focused on Suzanne's possi­ ble condition and penalties she could receive out of all this, as well as stating that Suzanne was to “turn herself in to be formally charged sometime after her father's Wednesday. Nov. 26. funeral." 1 cannot imagine how awful it would be to go from one's father's funeral to the court to be "formally changed " Il must be quite a bleak time for Suzanne, and the editors* article must have bleakened it even more. The whole incident is devastating for all par­ ties concerned. I sure feel for the families of the deceased and for Suzanne. I think of different times 1 may have caused an accident for one of many reasons. Haven't we all? Yet. thankfully many of us don't have to carry that load of remorse, as the accident was avoided. I trust the editor who wrote this article can sympathize with a situation that each of us secretly hopes never happens to us. realizing that unless you are alert at all times and always make correct decisions, this could be you. Lorraine Buchanan Dorr I would like to respond to Debbie Walter, and thank her for sharing pan of deer hunting. The day the button buck visited “Rod's" blind will live forever in her son’s mind. There are many stories that will live on for deer hunters! More important is the time shared by family members who make and take time to do things together. The high point isn't always the lime you or we harvested a deer, but instead the fellowship, bonding and fun shared during those two magi­ cal weeks in November. For me there are years of memories, with my dad. my stepdad, brothers, wife. son. daughters and sons-in-law. and someday with my grand­ children. There are many things to be taught and learned while deer hunting; safety, respect patience, humility, pride and even love. There is much more to deer hunting than shooting. Some of our best hunts have not sup­ plied venison for the freezer. just as I am sure that it will be very hard for Mr. Waller and tris son to ever come close to lopping their 1997 hunt. P.S.: I too am sure Rod is still chuckling. Bless you. Tim Lumbal. A Fellow Hunter. Hastings FamHy should have been able to see father Ta lhe editor: . I'm writing this letter for two reasons. My husband very recently passed away al our home and I want lo send special commendation to the 911 emergency line for lhe lime and patience with me at a very traumatic time. Also, the response time fcr our local ambu­ lance service was exceptional. One ambulance and two paramedics were here almost instantly and before I knew it the second ambulance arrived with two more paramedics. They waked very fast and didn't get in each other's way. I know they are trained to work fast and very well, but I’ve never been in such a situation before and 1 was thankful for their speed and precision. Even with their unceasing effort. it was io no avail. He was then transported to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. As won as lhe ambulance left. I called all of my children and we arrived al the hospital in approximately 2(1 minutes when we arrived, my son. went in to emergency and was told we couldn't see him because they'd already taken him to the morgue. Why so soon? Why didn't they put him in a room so we could spend sometime with him? It wasn't as though the emergency room was busy. In fact that early in the a.m.. nothing was going on. So when we were told this, we left and returned home. My children were very upset not to be able to see their dad. and as I look back I wito I’d had the foresight io insiu on them being able to spend some time with him. Hi* death was a terrible shock to them and not being allowed to see him until we went to the funeral was very difficult. 1 do not want other families to go through this experience, and that's why 1 think this letter needed to be written. Phylis J. Anderson j. -f Hastings . Write Us A Letter:. bu a tyuud. _ ‘ . The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from reader*, but there are a few condition* that must be met before they will be published. The requirement* are: • AU letter* must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. 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Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St., Hotand, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. wUertOrt ErttoCR, rvw^UDUCMrt, wlu UtSTOCI, (ITVtrtg, GRTxOrt, WOO^KtirtO, HlRIBrtQ, nasungs ano uasumon townsn^js, tna cay ex nasongs, tna uppac two-uwub oc Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Budding, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Budding, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49603, phone (616) 451-8383. Mok SmMh, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20615, phons (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Unsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48009, phone (517) 373-3400. Stale Senator Joanne Emmons. Republican. 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State CapOoi, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48908, phono (517) 373-3760. State Rspreesntatfvo Terry Geiger. Republican, 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 11,1997 — Page 5 Hastings Township Board changes meeting dates by Mary Warner Michigan Township Association lo ask Staff Writer townships to pass the resolution asking for direct payment of road funds. Cruttendcn said the township has "an excellent relationship with our county road commission*' and feels the road commission is equitable in its use of stale funds for individual townships. Also on Monday, the board approved revised articles of incorporation for the new Central Barry County Sewer and Water Authority. All four townships participating in lhe new authority will be passing the incorporation articles. Cruttendcn said, The Hastings Township Board will hold its meetings on the second Tuesday of each month rather than the second Monday, the board decided Monday Township Clerk Bonnie Cruttendcn said lhe change was made so that some of those attending the township meetings could also attend Hastings City Council meetings, which arc held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Cruttendcn also said that "having the meeting date on the same night for years becomes stale." The change goes into effect with January's meeting. Also al Monday's meeting, the board declined to pass a resolution asking state legislators and Gov. John Engler to change the way money for road repair and maintenance is distributed by the state. The resolution asked that townships receive money directly from lhe Michigan Transportation Fund, rather than having the money go to county road commissions. Cruttendcn said that some counties arc not equitable in their use of funds for individual townships, which prompted the with the intention of having the new authority fully incorporated by January. A $15,500 study is currently under way of the sewer and water needs of the townships participating in the authority. Hastings and Rutland lou nships arc paying $4,834 apiece for the study, and Castleton and Carlton townships arc paying $2,916 apiece for it. A meeting of the new authority will be held Dec. 15. al which time preliminary findings of the study may be reviewed. A full report is expected to be ready by February. Cruttendcn said. The board also decided not to spend $.3,600 fix a general information telephone survey of 200 township residents. The survey would have sought information on such (Kings as how respondents feel about current township services and what kind of services they would like lo sec in the ' future. Cruttendcn said lhe board thought the survey would be loo costly — SIS per response — and "we decided we didn't want lo know anything that badly." She also said. There are ways lo find out lhe public's opinions less espensively than that, and anyway, generally people let us know when they have something on their minds." The board also tabled a proposal from the Michigan Township Association that the MTA print informational brochures for the township. Cruttenden said the cost would have been 18 cents per brochure, and the board might decide instead lo write and copy its own brochure or informational newsletter at a lesser cost. No action was taken on the question of In August of 1W9. McGhee received anoth­ er promotion io inspector and was assigned to the Eighth District headquarters as the assis­ tant district commander. He served there until 1991. when he transferred to Traverse City as procedures. Also Monday, the board decided to sell for scrap five voting machines. The old pull-down lever machines, which automatically record voles, were replaced with paper ballots and a machine that automatically reads lhe ballots and tallies votes. Cruttendcn said lhe township tried lo sell lhe old machines lo other townships but there were no takers. My father passed away Nov. II. 1997. He died al home from a heart attack. The emergency unit was called and tried for several minutes io bring him back but they were unsuccessful. They took him to Pennock Hospital. where he was pronounced dead My mother, brother and sister were minutes behind. My brother went into the emergency room and was told by the doctor that we were not able to see my father. My other brother and I arrived shortly after they left We went to the emergency desk and a doctor came out and told we asked in see him and were also mid we were The emergency room was not busy at all. My family was very upset that they were unable lo see my father. I can not understand this policy from any hos­ pital for whatever reason. Doesn't this institu­ tion stand for helping people? There is very lit­ tle that can be done f« my family now. but 1 hope this does not happen tn another family that suffers a lou such as ours. Omille 1Joyd Daughter of Edward E Anderton Middleville native is UP commander Michigan Stare Police Director Col. Michael D. Robinson has announced that Imp Gary L. McGhee, a Middleville Native, hat been promoted tn captain and assigned as die new commander ot lhe Eighth District. The Eighth District encompasses the 14 counties of the Upper ftninsula He replaces CapL Eugene Sweeney, who retired after 30 years with the Michigan State Police. Captain McGhee is responsible for the administration of 13 state police posts aad three resident trooper concepts. Those wort sires are staffed by approximately 211 uni­ formed officers. 1.3 motor carrier officers and 39 civilians. Captain McGhee began his career with lhe department in 1996 as a member of the 63rd Recruit School. He was firn assigned as a trooper to the Bridgeport Pou and later served at the Lansing Pou. In 1973. he was assigned to lhe training division as a training ipecialiu and became respected for his expertise in law enforcement training tactics. McGhee was later assigned as a recruit school commander. In 1978. he was promoted to lieutenant and assigned lo Second District headquarters (Northville), in charge nf the Traffic Services Section. In 1980. he became commander of die Reed City whether or not (he township should fund the spraying of township residents* properties to get rid of gypsy moth infestations. Cruttendcn said it appears as if Hastings Township "doesn’t have the serious infestation other townships have." The hoard needs to know how many property owners would be involved and the cost of spraying, among other things, before making a decision. Cruttendcn said. Barry and Allegan counties have embarked on a joint gypsy moth suppression program and have hired a coordinator to inspect properties and oversee spraying and other eradication Lcwif CmMm AsAeocA Kemeth E Ebott ALTO * Kenneth E. Drott. age 68, of Alm. paaaed away Wednesday, December 3,1997 at his home. Ladysnhh, Wucoesn, the mb at Harvey aad Ida (Straadell) Bratt. He va ndaad ia Wacom Hmti^Middteville ns la foe IWl wd a T1 196a Mr. Bro.i was employed at the Midame Die Mvgarct on July 26,19tS and a ster, tael Ilokotnb tn 1991. Mr. Bro*t is survived by throe wepda^faiere, Sheila (Allen) Hayes of ClartsvUle. Staron HeM of Jackson, Duiel Hetel of Jscksoa, Wetah al Bente Creek ud David WetahaT the assinant dinricl commander for Seventh District headquarters. Throughout his distinguished career. McGhee has written numerous articles for law enforcement journals and training publicslinns. Included in lhe lin nf topics are “JobRelated Pre-Employment Physical Agility Testing;"“ConflictorCooperation/E.M.S vs. Police:" "Defensive Tactics Training:" "Goals of a Physical Conditioning Program;" and "Patrol Techniques."__________ __________ Wiscoasin. December 7,1997 it Wiea Ftmcral Hom la Harings. Reverend Gary Schaepp officiated. tad Prats in care ofthe Ood ne, Fnritport. Michigan 49415. These Might Be The Nicest Cards You'll Get During The Holidays. MORTGAGE SALE - DJouhhmbmnmofatefa DADO FSERAL BANK. Mortaope. fated Nov. 10, 1992 and rsconted on CtecwtU 10. 1,992 te Ubw and M/100 fafan (JI2.053.Ml. indwfag nun do and tgopad premi Bowne Townxhip. Kent County. Memorial contributions miy be made lo the charity of oae's choice. For years of easy rockin', make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. Soid prewwwi ore utuotod in TOM^OiF^Of And they re both cm? to buy -> cm and tttf so afford You can buy them kxa» kt tie m $25. 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Daisy was married io Wendell West, he passed away in 1913. She was married lo Robert Hasd. he preceded her io death in 19*9 She owned a* operated a Fosta Care Home in Lake Odessa for several yean. Mrs. Hasel wu also preceded in death by a son, Gary West; two great great graadchildren; and three sisters, Vera, Orpha aad Betnadine. She is turvived by oee son. Gerald West of Lake Odessa; oee daughter-in-law. Hilda West of Lake Odessa; three graadchildren. Doria Laadcasrer of Vermontville. Kris Stephens of Lake Odessa aad David West of Lake Odessa; sia great graadchildren and five great great WOODLAND - Richard E Velte, age 71. of Woodland, passed away Friday, December 5, 1997 at his residence. He wu born October 17,1926 in Woodland, lhe son of Lawrence and Lucy (Hitt) Velte. He aneaded Woodland High School aad joined lhe United Slates Paratroopers during World Wv Mr. Velle was married lo Beverly Henry cm December IS, I94S ia Bentonville, Arkansas. He live! aad farmed in lhe Woodland area moat all at bis life. He alao worked at the Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek for 30 yean, retiring oa October I, 1917. His hobby wu flying, he owned several airplanes aad hnd his own landing field on his farm. Mr. Valle is survived by his wife, Beverly; three anna, Isaacs Velte. Scon Vete aad Tony Vote, all of Woodland; five graadcNldren At his request, creaution has taken place aad there vtetatioa° nuMnl *e,**ctl “ f^oeT1* Funeral Services were held oa Monday, Decembers, 1997 at tte Koopa Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Reverend George Spear officUted. Interment was held al Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial coetabntioos may be made to the Lakewood Community Amtalaace. Amagrmtnrt were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. ‘Worship ‘Together...hl the church of your choice. Weekly schedule of services are area Hastings churches for your convenience. CEDAR CREEK HBLK, Cedar BARRY CO. CalURCM OF PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CmJBCH, 2901 Lacey Road, [fowling. Ml 49030 616) 751-3021 Duma M. WiOtuu HASTINGS - Donni M. Wilkias, W. at Hretiogt, pure* my Wedneaday, Daccatar 3, 1997 al Feaaock Hoqiital. MreWiikiaawaa tarn oa April 12,192Sia Haatinga, die daughter of William aad Thelma (Powell) Kidder. She waa raiaed ia the Haatinga area tad aueaded Haaunga actoola. She waa married to Riuaeil E. Wilkina on March 17, I9J2. Mn. Wilkina waa a homemaker. She waa a member of Woodgrove Bretfiren Chriatian Paririi. Haatinga Wooten ot lhe Mooae aad a Red Creaa Volunteer. Mn. Wilkina wu preceded ia death by her huaband, Ruaaell on Auguat 22, 1971; her parents aad a brodttr, Aldea Kidder. She ia aurvived by three daughaen, Marcia (Leonard) Meany ot PlainwelL Gloria (Keith) Money of Hastier and Dehra Wilkin at Haatinga; two aoaa, Gordon (Sue) Wikina of Haatinga and Ruaaell (Beverly) Wilkin of Haatinga; eighteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one aiarer, Vera (Ronald) Wood of Florida; two brothers, William (Marge) Kidder of Florida and Eugene H. (Judith) Kidder of Hearings. Funeral services were held on Sanaday. December 6, 1997 at Wren Funeral Hone ia Hastings. Reverend Bea Herring officisaed. Burial Mok place a the Prairieville Townhtp Cemetery. Memorial coecribmioaa may be made M American Diatetea Aaaodadoa. MIDDLEVILLE - Eva Akeria Cron. <e ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CWUfoCW. issetav a 302 E. Bo^ Si. (Mi Mill Clem* of God buMeoj. 9 *-■ Maty Ciaeiulii Im ofo 3rd Saafey* Morning Prayer 2nd and 4di Soadayt I92S payer boat ■Md al all aervicea For more infor­ mation call 90-9327 or Rev. David T. Heowick. view al M6-210I. Si. Andrew* is a pan of He laipia dew Aagbcaa Ctercb Ctaaofe Synod. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4117 Caam Grove Road. Pmaor Ben Her (6I6> 945^392 Suafey School 10 PEACE Broadway. elevator. Sunday School 9:30a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.: Wednesday 600 p.m. Youth Meetiaga. Junior-Senior High. Mn. Crore waa bom on October 6,19171a Pontiac, the danghaer of Roy aad Ida (Clark) HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Weal Sum Rond. Hashes. Mich, lames A. Camp­ bell. Faesor. Sunday School 9:30 a m., chaaes for all ves. Motum Worship 10:45 ».m. Nermy pro­ vided- Sunday Evening Service. 600 p.m Wednesday activities 7.00 p.m. me. Rwnhrmi or JJ. BiMe Qua (*i 2 dmiugh 7 or fka grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Qua (ages B-12); Youfo Miemnri or Teen BMe Quiz (^es 13-19); Adah Bible Sandy - No * fain. Hastings. VALLEY 45 a m Monuag Warriors MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd.. Hm*. Ml 49059 Fedor Gab Jofeuot. View. Phone 623-2030 (Dalton) after 6 p.m. weekday* or att fey weekend* Sunday Monnag Mass 1000 a.m. - I92S Baah of Cmum na Prayer NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Chartm Rector. Noor A imuor •f * Row Cafoofc Church. Hraungs Maas Swurday cverang 6:30 p.m. GRACE ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 905 S. Jefferson Everett POU, Sr. ia 1992. He is smvived by Na toviu wife, Itetaa (Glass- Buffer); Ns children Lee* Satay Foil of Hastings. Bill * Ciady Buetfer of Califrrnia. Bob * Tammy Buffer of Cdedoda, Bomfe* Mike VaaNaoa of Sputa. Bmhraa R Wayu Manti of ladiaaa; spuial datara in-law, Vicky (Bob) Wara of C0Monia;te mortar, Margaret Foil at Freeport; steer, Joyce * Joel York of Florida; four brotten. Geae * Mary Poll Hastings. Larry* Mary Jo PoU of Hastings. Jeny * Mary Pou of Aho, Errie * Raha Poll of Freeport; ttere-ia-law, Maty Gtes ot Traverse City; 23 gramVNMi t a. many nieces ata uptaws. Funeral ata Committal Services were teM at Sr Paul Luthcrn Chudi. on Tuesday. Deceu- hemal aanrica were held oa Sunday, Dacaatar?, 1997 at Welcome Corm Dated Mrttodirt Ctanh. Reverend Carl Lkhfleid effidaud. Burial tank place at Woodhad Memnriai Pmk Cemrarry ia Woodlaad Towo- UayJ Riditar Phone whole family ST. WOODLAND - Jesae Owen Lautatuh, 18 months old. of Woodland, passed away Thurs­ day, December 4. 1997 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids Jew wu tarn oa June 15,1996 in Wood­ land, du ana of Lynn aad Martha (Wolfe) I rehmtgh He wu preceded ia death by his maternal graadfaher. Fora (Bud) Wolfe aad paurul graadfadter, Burr Lautaugh. Jeaae is survived by Na parems, Lyu aad Martha Lautaugh; two brorhen. Lucu Lautaugh aad Mdaa Lautaugh. both at tome; two auaera. Lacey Lautaugh aad Lindsay I taheagh, both ■ home; half sieur, Andrea LftBbfo^ of BradeaRfo, Florida; maternal grtnrtanrhrr, Dorothy Wolfe of Haatiags; | HASTINGS - Everett Foil, Jr, <e 65. Ot Hasting! ata formerly ot Caltamrie. wucaOta to hit Heavenly tame Sanrday, December 6, 1997 after a courageous 2 year tattle wife cancer. He was drafted into lhe Army in 1952 ata served in lhe Korean Conflict. Mr. Poll wu eelf-emptoyed as aroma at the Wonderland Peat Company from 197340. He loved the outdoors ata wu aa avid fisherman ata hunter. He wu preceded ia death by Ns fadrer, COMMUNITY THORNAFFLE CATHOLIC WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. SIRS N. Broadway. Hnamg*. MI 49031. Feasor Cart LiSchMd Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-3974. Wor­ ship ServKts: Sunday. 900 a.m.. Rev. Ken Vaught; 1100a.m.. Rev. Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9 45 a m for all 441. Mondays 6:30 to 100 p.m. BIBLE STUDY: Sunday. 500 p.m. Conrnmney Braakfosi oa food Semrday each menfo 100 a m., freewill offenag We welcome you to ow church tomJy wMi dr waaeeh of ChriM't Love. rod dr feUowslup of people who ewe. Jane Own Laubaugh I_______ Evarrtt Poiljr. II, 1947. JACKSON - Lloyd Richaer, «e 60, at Jack- Middleville. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. North Si.. Hmtmgi Rev. Michael Anton, Feasor Rnmr 945^414 Sunday. Dec 14 -1« R 10:45 . a Holy Cnasi || i, 9:30 Sunday School (al) ages); 4flO p.m. Inmate sOakbea lOrana p*ny Thursday. Dec. II - IW p.m. AA. Samrday. Dec. 13 9:30 a m. - Catch 2; 30CM3O p.m. Child. ChriM. Frag. Pract ; 4:00p m faquiron; 100 p.m. NA. Tuesday. Dec. 16 - 6:30 p.m. Coup. Council; 7:30 p.m. OA. Wednesday. Dec. 17 - 1000 a.«. Wordwntefen; 600 p.m. Supper; 7 00 p.m Vespers Batty Barry MIDDLEVILLE - Betty Berry, age 92, at Middleville and formerly ot Hastings and Anama, passed away Friday, December 5, 1997 at lhe Luther Village in Grand Rapids. She is survived by a step daughter. Sandra Navarez of California; two nep soils, James T. (Bud) (Beth) Berry of Grand Rapids and Dnoald H. (Sharon) Berry of Middleville; seven sup grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later dau. Funeral arrangements were msde by Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. COMMUNITY Raacae. (317) 952 9221 Morton raisbmhs 10 a m FeBowshfo Thue Before dr Service. Nursery, ctodrm* aweary, youfo group, adeh snail group munstry. tender sh* naming This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNEMAL NONE of Hastings FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK of HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER Mbd REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" - 118 5. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Conor Soo Rd . aad Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel Graybill. Senior Paator; Rev. Donald Brail. Aaeodam Pernor Hone M3412I. Sunday - 9:45 a-m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. oniup; 3:00 p.m. .m. Evening Ceicbratian for Adaha. ‘TUd* Ative* for «to2RMmahflfthg^t Wedaeadey-900a.m . Senior Adah BiMe Stody; 1000 a m Youth Adak Bi Me Stody. 6:30 p.m. Kid's Qnin700 p m- BMe Study and ftrayer in Sanctuary. For further mfarmoian call the church office. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 231 S. Broadway. Hmah«>. Michigan 49051 (616) 945 5463 G. Kcal Kdler. Ftator. saiy C. Keller. Dirocaor of Nobi s Ark Preschool Mte A. Cnrnftrr. Sunday School Superinteadem. Thwad^. Dec. II - 600 p.m. Noah’s Ark Fomly N«ht - Lewca Sbvpe Hhfl. Friday. Dec. 12 600 p.m. Concern Group F3. Tonrdl'. Dec 13 - 1000 a m Drew tehnwMl for Christiana Nay; 700 p.m. Rjago Swingoa • Leaaca Shope Hail. Sunday. Dec. 14 9:30 a m. oul 1100 a.m. Samiay morning Wortiup Servicea. The 9:30 Service ia braadcaa over WBCM - AM 1220 Nunery it pro­ vided dunag badi Servicea. ’The Libe Swi of Bahfohcm win be preaentod far da Feabval of Ughts (aw badlMia far times); 10:30 a m Coffee How in foe Dme« Room Mimfoy. Dec 15 - 7:30 p.m Tnotaes mnetaag - Clmrch Lounge. Tbeaday.Dec. 16- 1000 a.m. BiMe Stody of Rufo (Chapter 4) Lforary. Wada rife). Dec. 17 7.00 p.m. Chotr rduwid; 700 p m Frayer fiaforring. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC 7ABRRNACUL 302 E Grwd St.. Haatinga. Pastor David Bergaa. IM MOM w 941-2667 Croas; oee arm. Richard C (Martie) Creaa Ot (Dorethy) Mara aad Ron (Ruby) Inhnena, ciaaed. boerrat wnteld at Ml Hope Cemet- DELTON - Clareacn H. Hewia,agcB6, of Ddloa, pereed away Friday, November 21, 1997 at Ns residence. He wu. tarn March II, 1911ia Battle Creek, the son of Hany and Alice (Coreea) Hewitt He attended Bataan School ia Battle Creek. Clarence wn married M Lucille Black ia April of 1936 in KaUmasoo. Mr. Hewitt served ia the United StatcaNrry during Worid War 2. He lived sad famed ia the Lake Odesn area atail 1976 wteadtey moved M the Dehoa area. Hewn a member of the Orangeville Bapriat Chrndt Mr. Hewitt wn preceded ia death by aerea brothers, Maynart, Ttaroa, LeaHe, OD„ OC, Carroil aad David; one sister Myrtle McDiamid. He ia survived by Ns wife, LaciUe; ore son, Meredtt (Marias) Hewitt of Rocktad; aae dMRhicr, SMrieae (Freak) DeaHray of Boner­ vine; seven gmrirNldrra; Bane asap gsaadchOdrea; twelve great graadcNldrea; tree aiarer, Thelma Hapaer of Kalrano. Fucrel Services were held oa Moodey, November 24, 1997 at fee Koops Fanrsl Ctapi ia Clarksville. Reverend Du Bowman officiated. Inaermem wu hcM at Clarksville Cbreeaery. Meawrial coetributioaa reey be aeade M Bmry Ckraanity Hospice or the OraagevlDe Bapdst Clanch. Lmnaa HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green aad Chnrcb orotm. Dr. Bnffard W. Coe. Paator Lua Stevtm. Director of Christian Edacatioa. Church pboae: 616/945-9574 Ramer free buakfaag wnh elevator to all floors. Braad­ caa of worship service over WBCH AM 1220 a 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m. with child care for infaats aad toddlers thru age 4. and Junior Church for ages 5 thru 2nd grade; Mi-Hi Youth Fellowship 4:00 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: Pioneer Club* for children Kindergarten thru Fifth Grade 4:30 p.m THURSDAYS: Adult Handbell* 6:30 p.m.; DEC. 12 thro 22 - U M Men Paper Drive on Kmart parking lot. SUN.. DEC 14 - Third Sunday of Ad­ vent - Chmtma* caroling 10:50 a m ; Special Musk by *AU God's Children Sag" Sunday School kids during 11 00 i m worship service. WED.. DEC 17 - Wednesday Family Fellowship Night with prepared meal 6:30 p.m. followed by program by lhe Sunday School Children with singing and bedtime story Call meal reservaioas lo church office by Mon . Dec 15. SUN . DEC 21 - 4di Sunday of Advent - Chnomm caroling 10:50 am.; Special Musk by Adult Handbell Choir dunng 11 00 a m. worship icrvKC WED . DEC 24 — Two Chnstmn* Eve *ervKe* • 700 mM 1100 p m. “lim" Greeson DEI.TON - Laran “Vera- Gaara, ne 16, of Dehoo, passed sway Saturday, Decenber 6, 1997 at Ns taree. Mr. Gaaaoa wu tarn March 22, 1911 ia Marshall, the son at Percy aad Marie (Miens) Canon He graduated from Battle Creek Cereral ia 1931. He wu named to Arieae Cooley oa Octob­ er 27. 1971. Mr. Gaaaoa served with die United Stares Amy Military Police from 1942-1943. He wu a coouact peiarer for 25 years. He aad Ns wife oareed aad operand Ganna's Fishing Camp at Big Cedar Lake for many years. Mr. Gaaaoa wu a semi-pro baseball and softball pitcher. He hosed for Golden Gloves. He wu an avid burner and fisherman. He also wu a giut storyteller. He wu preceded in death by his parens; a aider, Ida Hiatt aad a braher, Ed Gaaaoa. Mr. Gaaaoa is survived by Na wife. Arlene; his daughter. Dawn Otariituarr aad her fiaace. Gene Howell, both ot Hastings; a grnddaughler, Arieae (Sieve) Abbott of Hastings; two grandsons, Doaay (Lisa) Thomson of Nashvil­ le and Vcrn Thomson of Hastings; three great grandchildren, Andrew, Steven aad Ann; one titter, Betty (John) Schroeder of North Caroli­ na; teverri nieces and nephews; qtecial friends, Hany and Jean Hanson of Dehoo. Funeral services were held oa Tuesday. December 9,1997 at Williams Funeral Home in Dehoo. Pastor Jeff Worden officiated. Burial look place at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial comritatioot may be made to Barry Community Hoapke. Noswmta.* 6, 1937, *e area of Howard aad Cora (Harty) Richur. He moved to Haadags ia 1962 art tad lived la Jadnoa for sia yeara. Mr Rldner wu preceded ia death by hta pucats; his aan, Lloyd Wayne Richur aad a grrnNtooft, Bondoo MiIctael Reed. auC *• uuoviuco su Catiioretig uu^teen graadchildrea; one brother, Frank Richur of Middleville; two staera, Juanita and Peggy of Afaok Ohio; many Neces, nephews, anus aad OBdU. umestde services will be held at 1 =00 p.m. on Satmday, December 13,1997 at Rivenide Ceauury in Hutiags. Memorials can be made tn the family. Anaagemeats were made by Gintach haeral Home in Hastings. WbpmeA. ia Grata Rapids, foe dmuhrer of Kanufe mN Maty (Breimon) Bray, Sr. Ste wu tated b 19*3 from Grata God ata I.O.F. frnramrn. Nawton SMbSTVM, FLORIDA - Wayne A. Ncwtoa, age 73, of Sataatiaa, Florida aad fnrmttlj of Battle Crete. Hutiags aad pamad away Sunday. Daceaatar 7, ataatiaa River Medical Cater in Sabertan, Florida. Mr. Newtoa wm tan on July 14, 1924 ta Baltimore Towartin, Barry County, the ana of Clare aad Fraacu (Mathews) Newtoa IN wu rated la the Battle Oete area aad aueaded Bade Crete actaota. He graduated ia 1942 from Battle Oete Ceatral High School. He wu aaarried to Lesha Peserioe ia 1945 aad tte died ia 1962. He mmried Marie Betsilo in IMS. W. Newtoa saved la the Dated Suus Amy during World War n tei^ stationed ia Ron Leoned-Wood ia Missouri. He ironed to Battle Crete following hit disdwge He moved lo Hastings from Bank Oeek in 1954 to Houghton Lake ia 1970 aad dtea to Sahantian, Florida in 1990 following Ns Mr. Newaoe’a employment included: KaOagg's aad cootouctioa work ia Battle Crete. He owned aad operated the forma ■East Sioe Luater Comipeny" in Hauitga from 1954to 1961. Hewn u insurance ^ent la Haatinga for several ym and while living in Houghaoa he worked u a real catau agent and also ia iuurance. He wu a 43 year life memtar of the Benevo­ lent A Protective Order of Elka. A life memter of MicNgu EDu Association. Memter of Sataatiaa. Florida Elks, Moose and Eagles Lodges. Past memter of Battle Creek Elka Lodge, past mimter and put Eaated Ruhr of Hastings Elks Lodge and past memter of Hoogtano-Hlggiu Lake Elka Lodge. He wu u honorary a-emter of Dpper Michigan Peninaula Elks. He served Elkdom ia many rapacities including: Commlnemaa Michigan Elks Asaociuion. District Vice-Ourimaa. District Vice PresideaL District Grata Exalted Ruler aad loag time Commissioner on Elka Major Projects Commission. He received numerous honors including "Elk of the Year" ata a Meritorious Service Award. Mr. Neman wu preceded in death by his wife, Marie la 1993; his parents ata a brother, Galen Newton. He is survived by Ns daughter, Judi Dean of Hastings; a grandson, Corey Dean of Hastingt; forttur ton-in-law, Alan Dean of Hastings; two nieces; oee nephew ata significant otter. Mikked Renna of Haatinga Viritation will be held from 7:004:30 p.m. on Thursday. December 11, 1997 at Wren Funeral Home where the Elks "Lodge of Sorrow" will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the fvaenl hone chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Decemtar 12, 1997 at Wren Funreral Home in Haatinga. Reverend Bradley P. Kalajainen officiating. Burial will take place at Hastings Rivenide Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Elks Major Project Foundation. HUreaMaeGomae^ Ste wu aurrita to Duane RufoeWfN 1946, marriage ending ia divorce. Ste wu manita to Richard Cnurigh N1953. marriigt reding to divorce. Mrs. Gosneigh tea Inta al ter preaeu addreu is Wyoming for foe put 2 moefos, moving there from Hastingt. Hseaploymeat iadudad Mridfevite EaglKcrirg ata reaeauraats la Heatings. MrsGocneigh was proendedia feafo bytar parents ata a grandson, Jamea Hataamte. Ste is survived by four tiatesin, Jean (Jack) Heritareifo at Hastings, Dates WUhnra of Texas. Psmela (Alvie) Jchtra of Laelbug, Florida ata Cheryl Baldwin of Florida; feu sons, Dua.ie (Eta) Ruthruff, Jr. of WyoaUag. Clarence tGilda) Ruthntff of Missouri. Roa (Linda) Rudvuff of Hastings ata John Goaneigh of Florida; twenty eight grandchil­ dren; twenty seven greet gratachildren; two brothers, Vera Goodenough of Texu aad Richaid (Baty) Goodeaough of Hastings; oa* - sista, Dorothy LaSal of Cotorado: reveral nieces ata nephews Funeral novices were held on Tuesday, Decanter 9. 1997 st tte Dowling Canny Ch^d at Tte Unfed Methodist Chredt ia Dowtiag. Reverend Kay Pratt ata Rcvsreta DeAu Dotes officiating. Burial win take place at the Dowtiag COnetery. Memorial coatritatima may be made foe foe American Lung Association Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Share Local Information with a friend, relative who's moved away. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 11, 1997 — Page 7 Social Neuus Woodland NEWS by Catherine Lucas A Christinas Pageant by slides, featuring Zion Lutheran children will he shown Sun­ day. Dec. 14. at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary of the churcfi. The public is welcome. The children and Jill Plumber and other church members have been working on this pro­ duction since August. Around 40 kids and family members have been involved in producing the show. The cast includes Triston Maklcy as Baby Jesus, Lisa McDiarmid as Mary. Scott Hayes as Joseph. Jeremy Avery and Becky Plummer as wise men, Nicolas Bite and Will Plummer as shepherds and the an­ gels are Jenna Avery and Kayla Bite. The children went to Potter Park Zoo for Stricklands to mark 55th anniversary Barlows to observe 40th anniversary Rex aad Boomc Strickland will be ccfebratrag their 5Ki wedding aaaivenary oa Dec . 21. They have two children. Suaan Baaaart residiag in Haitinp and lota Strickland, reaadaf ia Florida. They alao have four gfdrhikirrn They have lived in thir ana their entire Uvea. Rex farming. Boaaie working for the State of Michigan retiring 12 yean ago They •ace have their winter home a Florida, rear Bag to their farm during the summers. Both grain arft from Haatinga schools. Rex a 1939. Bonnie in I9«2. No special plana will be made for celebra­ tion. ba a friendly hello from frieada will be appreciated and treaaured. Gordon aad Jane Barlow will be celebrating their 40th weddiag M—vrnary Dec. 14th. Gordon and Jane have three children. Deb (Tim) Wisniewski. Diane (John) Haines and Dave (Debbie) Bartow. They have six grandchildren Cards and well wishes may be sent to 817 W. Green Si.. Heatings pictures taken with camels. They went to the Dingcrson farm for pictures with sheep and a donkey and to Brodbccks* pond for some other outdoor pictures. The Women of Zion Lutheran Church held their annual Advent Tea Wednesday evening, Dec. 3. in the church's Fireside Lounge. Ute members of Sarah Circle were the hostesses this year. Margaret Brodbcck opened with a wel­ come and a prayer and the group sang “O Come. O Come Emmanuel" and “Mary's Little Boy Child." accompanied by Frances Rcutlicr on the piano. Bob Bender, former state representative for the district in lhe Michigan Legislature, and his wife, Carol, talked about their two and a half years in the Peace Corps serving in Russia. During that time. Bob worked trying to help get Russian agriculture adapted lo modern methods and the new capitalistic regime and also tried lo help with other businesses. Carol taught con­ versational English to Russian students. For the first time, the men of the church were invited to the tea because of the uni­ versal interest value of the program. Bob opened the program by telling a lit­ tle about their time in Russia. They joined the Peace Corps two and a half years ago and went lo Russia in June 1995. They re­ turned lo Michigan and their home in Mid­ dleville in lhe spring of 1997. The Benders spent most of their time in Russia in Vromich. a city of about one million people, which is considered a “small’* city in Russia (Moscow has 10 Barcroft-Martin united in marriage million). The city is in what is known as lhe “black soil*' area, and this is the most solidly communistic area in Russia. Mrs. Bender found huge satisfaction in KeAdecn Elisabeth Barcroft of Haatiags. aad Michael Kevia Mania of Livonia, were •Meed ia marriage oa Saturday. Aug. 30, 1997 at Fmntaaarl Lutheran Church in Livonia. The reception waa held in the Michigan Union Ballroom on the University of Michigan campus ia Ann Arbor, where the bride and troom met. Kaddeen and M ike were both eagrioyed m Product Design Engineers at Ford Motor Company ia Dearborn The coapfe resides ia Caamn. The bride is keeping her name. Frances Reuther and Ella Everett serve Carol Bender cookies and punch at the Zion Lutheran Advent tea. Announcing the celebration of Larry and Dec. 16. 1997. The former Sharon McFadden was bom in Chicago. III. and grew up in South Haven. Mich. She met Larry in the Blytheville. Ark. in 1971. where he was bom and raised. The couple was married in Arkansas on Dec. 16.1972. They then moved to Hastings in 1996. Larry works for Hastings Press, while Sharon works at home. They have raised four children together. Edward. Connie. Franklin, and Dawn Rickett s They now have eight grandchildren in and around Hastings. Ashley. Christine and Larry. Evelyn and Brandy. Nicole, and twin grandsons Kayden and Branden They would enjoy being suprised with cards and letters rom their fnends and family al 619 S. Park St.. Healings. Won t you come and enjoy this special occasion with us. There swill be cake, coffee and laughter. Frey-Baranowski plan to wed Dec. 27 Sundays, but most of their work has to be of a welfare nature. The advent tea closed with the singing of “Silent Night,” and refreshments were served. Ann DeHoog is in Sparrow Hospital in Lansing with a heart problem. She was taken there by ambulance after having a stress test at Pennock. The United Methodist Women of Lake­ wood United Methodist Church held lhe annual progressive dinner last week. The ladies First went to the home of Pal Smith on Ionia Road for salad, then on to the home of Kathy Smith on Bayne Road for Bonny Jo Moody and Dodglas Eugene Thurston were united in marriage on Saturday. Oct. II. 1997 at Country Chapel in Dowling. The bride is the daughter of Cliff and Pat Moody of Dowling. Parents of the groom are Shirley Potter of Bradenton. Fla. and Hewitt Thurston of Grand Ledge. Maid of honor was Judy Metzger, sister of the bride. Best man was John Potter, friend of the groom. 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Notice a krAur given Ac Ae cram wft bo Aereator auignod and dnortomd to Ao to» ■— Ato No. 9T222KX 390-26-3109. TO All MHESTH> laSOM STAR SCHOa ROAD, 7/29/97. An MtmoM ortorltod os Ae w4 of Ae deeeaeed. Cradton of Ae ■6re.NCHARDJ.MAN. Ml 49059. or to bed Ae nd rad DAMOH TW9 206 5ouAlraoc lirmingham. Ml 49009 (249)259 9070 (12-11) (12/11) Success in finding a job, is the result of a perfect combination: Resources Service Expertise MANPOWER We have over 40 Jobs available! Machine Operation Asembly Dau Entry Payroll • CITY OF HASTINGS • Notice is hereby given that Mayor Franklin L Campbell will be making an appointment to fit a vacancy on the Haatinga Public Library Board. Applications are available at Vie City Clerk's Office Any persons residing in the City of Hastings who would like to be considered lor this appointment should submit a resume andlor application to the City Clerk's Office at 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. or by calling 616-945-2468. The final date for mak­ ing application is December 24.1997. March 31, 1998. New books at the library now include “Homecoming” by Belva Plain, who al­ ways writes a good story and has many LEGAL NOTICES: Mr. Kraarth Frey and Ms. Debra Frey, bo* of Hastings would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Arminda to James Baranoski. ton of Mr. and Mrs. John Baranoaki of Gun Lake. Mindy is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School and is attending Western Michigan University where she is seeking a bachelors degree in elementary education. Jim is a 1993 graduate of Hackett Catholic High School ia Kalamazoo. The groom is employed al VaaEerdcn Distributor in Grind R^ids. . The coupte and their families are currently ptaauag a December 27. 1997 wedding. PUBLIC NOTICE tory of the area and refreshments. Everyone is welcome. I visited with Galen and Shirley Kilmer and Judy Johnson at the Lakewood Chris­ tian School dinner Friday evening. This dinner is held at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa the First Friday of each month during lhe school year and is open to the public. The Lakewood Ambulance group will hold a public dinner al Cunningham Acres Sunday, Dec. 14. The menu will be Swiss steak and ham. It will be served from noon to around 3 p.m. Mary Makley said that she expects Woodland's new postmaster, Judy Bjork, to be back at work Thursday this week if she continues to recover as well as she has been. Bjork had a appendectomy a few days after her inauguration as postmaster and has been off for a few weeks. There will be substitutes working in the Woodland Library until the Township Board can appoint a new librarian. My health will no longer allow me to keep the open hours required. I will continue to buy books until lhe end of this budget year entree and dessert. Th** entree was roast beef, prepared by Cindy Waite. A program, presented by Kay Kline, was Moody-Thurston 1 united in marriage Shanin Payne's silver 25th anniversary on dining room of Lake Manor on Emerson Street. There will be a program, time for visiting with others interested in the his­ lo call their church a Humanitarian Center. They arc still holding regular services on ■ Paynes to observe 25th anniversary called "The Treasure Box.” Kay talked about some of her special memories and asked some other ladies to contribute theirs. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet at 7:30 Thursday evening in the her work teaching conversational English. She said the women and children are hold­ ing home, family and country together. Most of the men cannot find jobs and have given up. and many drink all day. She said education is most important to the Russians she met. The Russian chil­ dren were eager lo learn and they go to school six days a week. Il was quite differ­ ent from her last years teaching in the U.S. where the children have a "so-what" altitude about their education. Bob showed some slides, some of lhe tourist spots in Moscow and St. Peters­ burg, and then some of the places they lived. He said that Russian living condi­ tions arc much worse than they were under communism. Russia has just recently passed anti­ church legislation, and the Benders are try­ ing to help a group of Methodists whom they met while there. This group now has Vos-Sullivan to wed April 18 Mr. and Mn. Jack Vos of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kathleen Sue Vos. to Ryan Ashley Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sullivan of Manistee. Michigan The wedding is to be held in Hastings on April 18. 1998. Kathleen is a 1997 graduate of Hope Col­ lege with a bachelor of arts degree in social work. Ryan is also a 1997 graduate of Hope College with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. He will further pursue his educa­ tion al Wayne Stale University School of Medicine in the fall of 1998. Genera] Labor Food Processing Welding Finishing Customer Service General Office Pay Rates Begin at •6.50 Per Hour Opportunity for Permanent Hire Hastings Lake Odessa Saranac Ionia Marshall Middleville SE Grand Rapids Otsego Battle Creek Freeport For Immediate consideration, Apply Today at: MANPOWER of Hastings 127 NORTH MARKET ST. (betted River Berni Travd) 8 ani-5 pm Monday-Friday • 040-3000 • E.O.E. �Pao«8 — The Hast Ings Banner — Thursday, December 11, 1997 LEGAL NOTICES FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* been mode in Ae conditions of a mortgage mode by CHERYL LYNN NOTICt RY P—CLAMHM TTTLE doted July 27. 1995. ond recorded on August 3, 1995, m Uber 636. on page 703. Barry County Records, Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Industry Mortgage Company, L P. o Delaware limited Partnership, by on assignment doted August 16, 1995. ond recorded on May 28, 1996, in Uber 661, on page 665, Borry County Records. Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Fifty ond 17/100 Dollars ($17,450 17), including interest at 13 99% per annum Under lhe power of sole contained in soid mort­ gage and lhe statute in such cose mode ond provided, notice is hereby given Aot sod mortgage will be foreclosed bv a sale of Ae mortgaged premises, or some part of mem, at public vendue, ot Ae Barry County Courthouse in the city of Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, at 1 00 o'clock p.m. on January 8, 1998 Soid premises are situated in Ae township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, and are described os: That port of the Northwest 1/4 of Ae Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, Town 1 North, Range 8 West described as lhe East 12 rods of the Northwest 1 /4 of •<sx toi tab purchm, tacwAor wiA 50% in addAon, and Ao bm of Ao Aoril far Ao aarvica and/or cow of fawn 2 North Rongo 10 WW Section 29 W 3/4 SW 1/4 bAV 1/4 30 AC Fbrcai No. OB-011 029 01600 Commonly blown as: X Acres vacant Amount Ibid: 5362 37 Deed R6I8 Amount Duo: $543 56 PLUS SHERIFF PUBLICATION FEES AND Ronge 8 W«u la« Item No 06-09-02Ijl 0-10 Ead lonsmg. Mi 48826 of such sofa Dated Novwnbe< 13, 1997 JACK F GARDNER (12/11) THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY REFORMATION WE OBTAM WIL BE USED FOR THAT FURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE — Default hoi been mode in lhe (12/11) DOCK, on 625, on MORTGAGE SALE — Dofoult bos b—n mode in riw conditions of a mortpof mode by CHRIS A. BUNGE, A SINGLE MAN and JULIE A. REYNOLDS JOMT TENANTS to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME AD MINISTRATION U.S. DEFT OF AGRICULTURE now known as USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mor WEST MORTGAGE, INC . a Cdifamia Corporation at auignM, by an assignment dated June 24, 1997 which was recorded on June X, 1997 in Uber 700, on Ana 223, Bony County Records on which mort­ gage more is claimed to be due at Ae dote hereof Ae And 07/1 Hvo and 71/100 Dolion (Ml .479.70). including in- Said promoot or* vtacted in TOVNSHP Of Said promises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are Wad; Aonoo North 100 hot far a place of beginning; LOT 76 OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS. ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED FLAT THEREOF. AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF FLATS. ON PAGE 41. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS; CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. TOGETHER WITH ONE-HALF OF ALLEY ON THE WEST SIDE THEREOF. ANO ALSO ONEHALF OF THE ALLEY ON THE SOUTH SOF THEREOF one mon A from lhe mUre to occupy is recorded in occordonce with 194BCL600 3241(d) and gweo to lire mortoogee, in . x,x com -- -- me rooompnon ponoa mao ,r,,x x. . iiwjioiu mrine,f wmcn ae o from Ao daN of such sofa NORWEST MORTGAGE. WC FOR IFtfORMATlON. PLEASE CALL: (248) 642-4202 TraRtTraR, PC Attorney* far NORWEST MORTGAGE. NC. XIXfahptqA Suit 100 File* 97119053 Dated: Novombor 20. 1997 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgogoo Attorney For Morgogoo ’unlock I ainil\ Medicine You Hurt. Clarksville Family .Medicine leone* HerVtejet 0.0. Wayland Dondd Gogench, 0.0. Hi-nse Family Medicine (bugicsl. Bcfay, M.D. Family Medicine low 0. Spindler. M D Inn Minttk. MO *72-t«t Whrn \ou ntvd to w a doctor. don t wait parents need all the help they can gel. Grandma in Connecticut. Dear Grandma: With pleasure, h’s excel­ lent advice, and I’m glad you asked. Here it Dear Ami Landers: Every one wants their kids to succeed, but how many parents arc willing to expend lhe energy and spend the time to make sure they have the prime ingre­ dient? It is responsibility. Responsibility must be taught from the lime a 12-month-old can throw a toy into the basket until he or she leaves the nest. As a parent of three children. 9.6 and 5.1 find it a daily challenge to teach my children lo.be re­ sponsible for their actions. It would be easier to let things slide, but it is My job to teach them to be responsible human beings. “Who left the light on? Come and turn it off.: “Wipe up lhe milk you spilled.*’ “Call your piano teacher, and tell her you’re too sick to go lo your lesson. I won’t do it for you.” “OK. guys, you and your friends clean up the mess you made in the basement. Remem­ ber. that was our agreement " It’s much easier to pick up after a kid than lo keep on his case, but children DO learn, even though they gripe and grumble. They get the message. It’s exasperating to work with people who show up late (or not al all). We all know folks who arc notorious no­ shows. can’t be depended on to keep their word and have wonderful excuses for every­ thing. Look around al the men and women who are successful, ano you will find they have one thing in common. Il is a sense of re­ sponsibility. - From the Old School in Greenwich. Dear G.: Your little sermon was right on the money. Too bad that old school in Green­ wich doesn't have more graduates. Fast brownies Dear Ann Landers: I recently read a sim­ ple. fast recipe for brownies that was de­ scribed as “yummy.” The recipe called for a devil's food pudding cake mix. I am an ex­ cellent baker and usually bake from scratch. However. I also have many quick and easy cake-mix recipes that can be thrown together at a moment’s notice, so I decided to try that happen to be an honest person. I m sure most people would have thrown these brownies oui and told you they were wonderful, but I am returning them.” She then hung lhe bag of brownies on my front door knob. Was this honestly or what? I felt insulted and hurt. Incidentally, my children and I en­ joyed lhe brownies with a glass of milk. They weren't bad. - No Name in Pa. Dear Pa: Your neighbor was extremely un­ gracious. If she didn’t like lhe brownies, she should have said. “Thank you for your Find Relief Gun Late Dear Ann lenders: A letter that appeared in your column in February 1986 has been on our refrigerator ever since. My husband and I raised our three sons using the principles set forth in that column. Our first grandchild is now I year old. Will you please run that col­ umn again for a new generation of parents? Il is a proven formula for producing decent children and responsible citizens. Today’s brownie recipe. I gave my chocolate-loving neighbor six brownies and was stunned when she phoned to say they were “flavorless, not sweet enough and just plain awful.” She said. “I (12 25) m-M7S On responsibility is: dole of such sole, unless determined obondoned in oeaxdonce wrth 19480 600 3241 o. in which cose INDUSTRY MORTGAGE COMPANY, L.P ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE Suite 215-21415 Civic Contec Dr SouAfieid, Ml 48076 3953 (248) 352-7020 Ann landers Nashville Donald Jay Drummond. Freeport and Sandra Ruth Englehart. Hastings. John Richard Bohn. Wayland and Louise Ann VanHouten. Middleville. Howard L. Miller. Hastings and Darlene Ruth Mead. Hastings. Russell Lloyd Miller. Hastings and Lilah Louise Aird. Hastings. David Robert Hollister. Hastings and Martha Mae Azevedo. Augusta. Family Medicine Deborah k Jom^i, 0.0. 052-21M Delton American Heart | Association’ Start to Finish Heart Disease thoughtfulness.** and left it at that. Cross that ham-handed clod off your list for future baked goods. College dogs my husband is 40. He feels it is too late for us to have another child. He insists that it would not be fair to the new baby to have parents who are in their 60s when he « she is only 24. If I let my husband win this battle. I*m afraid I will look back in a lew years and regret not having had another child. Will you please tell me what y»»u think about this? - Is One Enough in Seattle? Dear One: Some times, one is more than enough. It depends on the "one” and the par­ ents. A healthy 36-year-old woman is not too old for motherhood, and a 4(1-year-old daddy c» be perfect. I hope your husband loses this bat­ tle. If he does, he’ll he thrilled a year from to­ day I have had many letters from couples who said the late dividend was the most cherished. Alert jewel Dear Ann Landen: I am a parent who is concerned about the safely of his college-age children. Recent attacks on female students on college campuses have again raised the ques­ tion of how single women can best protect themselves. I believe we should encourage all universi­ ties to allow dogs in college dormitories to pro­ vide protectiem for these young women, thou­ sands of wonderful animals are being put to sleep daily al animal shelters. Allowing stu­ dents to adopt these pets would be a major de­ terrent to on-campus attacks and at the same time save many animals. Perhaps someday, universities will set up their own animal shelters where students could "check out” dogs for their protection when they have to walk alone at night or be alone in their dorms. I’m sure parents and alumni would pro­ vide the financial support necessary. This could be a win-win situation for everyone, an idea whose time has come. What do you think. Ann? - Temple. Texas. Parent. Dear Parent: You may be right. I would like to hear from school administrators as well as parents who have children in dorms. 1 know the pros. What are the cons? Comments from stu­ dents are welcome, as well. Late dividend Deer Aim Lawdeni: My husband and I have been happily married for 13 yean. We have a beautiful 9-year-old daughter. I would like to have another baby. I am 36 years of age. and This is the big week for Lakewood Community Services, with packing and delivery of boxes of food and gi ft s tab ng place Work begins at 9 a.m. Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Help is welcome for half a day or half an hour. It must be that employment rates are up because the number of applicants are down this year. Not many years ago there were more than 200. This year the number is closer to 150. Mittens and caps for children, gifts for children below age 12. meat certificates for each recipient based on size of family, canned goods and dry groceries are included. The center of operations is at Fellowship Hall. Each year. Central United Methodist Church provides the facilities for this project, but help in lhe way of gifts and man­ power comes from many church and service groups in the Lakewood community. The Sunfield SPYs and the Lions* dubs, along with VFW members, are the usual groups which send teams. Erma Bombeck wrote lhe brook The Grass Grows Greener over the Septic Tank.** Her book was filled with humor with only a story or two relating to the topic. Residents along the Counter Drain are discovering that the snow melts sooner and therefore the grass is greener over the drain! One can easily trace the route of the drain by watching for green grass swaths along snowy lawns. One explanation is that the presence of flowing water and airspace in the drain causes a variation in temperalure for site soil above. The drama T Believe** at Lakewood United Methodist Church was well attended both evenings last weekend. Among the hundreds who attended was a group from Sand Lake and South Endsley United Methodist churches, who had hosted the Living Slones during the sum­ mer. The high school musical 'Once Upon a Mattress’* was performed to a full house each of the three evenings last week with fine perform mances. The players showed their talent in singing, acting and even gymnastics with a worthless king who communicated only in signs and pantomime. There is a new red sign announcing that "Chee hmg” is (pen for business with Chinese. Thai and American food. This spot was first an A A W Rtxw Beer stand and later it was the Dear Ann landers: You recently asked for feedback from readers about what they had found while out jogging. Several years ago. I noticed something sparkling in lhe dirt. Il looked like a diamond, but I figured it was a cubic zirconia.With three young children. I didn’t have time to get it checked out. so 1 put it in my jewelry box. I came close to throwing it out rrnwe than <mce. While getting a watch repaired not long ago. I decided to ask the jeweler lo check out this piece The sparkler turned out to be a very high-quality 2-carat diamond. My jeweler bought it from me for $6,000 - Alert in Hous­ ton. Dear Houston: Your jeweler was "alert.” too. A high-quality 2-carat diamond might have been worth a Im more. Woman ‘snowed’ Ot»r Aww tjwdm: 1 wax inepred by lhe love soey <>( Mn Snow, lhe nurv who memo) het patient, becauv V) yewi ago. I waa allo snowed by a Mr. Snow. We met Labor Day u a ski lodge in Vermont. There wasn't any snow, but Mr. Snow was al Mr. Snow anyway. To say I was - snowed" is purring ir mildly. Ten months later. I became Mrs. Snow, and nine months after that, we had a little Snow. It's been warm and cocy ever since. - Marilyn Snow in New Jeraey Dear Marilyn: Beautiful. Thanks for leering us snow. Whistle Slop Workmen have been on the job there for weeks before the opening earlier this month. Marvin Shanks has been moved from Pennock Hospital lo Tendercare at Hastings. David and Barbara Smith of Brown Road recently spent a week in Florida with their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren, who live in New Hampshire. WOTV carried stories last week of the death in El Paso of Buck Barry, one of the early b^r- formers at the Grand Rapids station in the'days when many shows were filmed live and pro­ duced locally. Who could forget Buck s perfor­ mances to entertain children (and adults) in his audience? In one episode, another local person­ ality. Carol Duvall who look part in several shows was persuaded to be blindfolded while Buck threw knives to outline her oa a thick board. She agreed and was properly prepared for the stunt. Buck then used crayon or chalk and outlined her figure. The next step was unseen by Carol but Buck was then blindfolded. He proceeded to fling the knives and all of them one went whizzing past her head or body. Al the conclusion, she was relieved of her blindfold, to her shock she saw that Buck too had been unable to see! This was one of the many stunts be performed after which he advised the Little Buckaroos to never, never try to copy One year he appeared on stage for an evening show at lhe Lake Odessa Fair. At lhe Nazarene location, the trenches are dug for footings for the new building, which is to be at the same location as the church building razed several months ago in favor of one with more floor space. At St. Edward's, the new fam­ ily center has walls in place with window open­ ings. The west building has much higher walls than the east building. Farther west, the fill dirt behind the storage units has been moved and is now levelled to extend the lawn/parking surface to the east. Much of the fill din had come from excavations for the Counter Drain. One new house has been built on the property of Bonanza Road shown in ads for a Havings real estate company. The soil is very low and swampy near the mad. so this house and any more have to be built well to the rear of the 5- to 10-acre parcels. NOTICE to Our Customers We will be CLOSED Thursday, December 18 Family Medicine for our Annual Christmas Luncheon Uith fnr area locatiom. lVnn<ck s tamiK phvuciam are iuu a phone call 1W. Xou accepting ne* patients, our Acton, are available tn appointment and mans otter comvmenl walk-in hour. Call today Relief is dose to your home Thank You The Reminder �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 11, 1997 — Page 9 Star Theater From Time to Time... Nashville, Mich. FRIDAY and SATURDAY A look at the Dionne quints > 5 April 17th and April 18th MYRNA LOY in By Joyce F. Wcinbredil On Nov. 19. 1997. seven babies were bom to the same mother in a six-minute period in DeMoines. Iowa. The parents were Bobbie and Kenneth McCaughey. The septuplets. four boys and three girls. caused quite a stir in their home community and in the entire world. Due to the technology of the times, the seven babies have been able first to reach a safe time to be delivered, a safe delivery and a productive post partum time and prognosis seems lo be very good for family. But all this brought back memories of anoth­ er multiple birth of 63 years ago when five baby girls were bom to the same mother in a farm­ house in Callander. Ontario. On May M. 1934. Yvonne. Annette. Cecile. Emilie and Marie were bom to French Canadians Bzire and Oliva Dionne. They were considered to identical quintuplets. The babies were born two months prematurely and had a combined weight of 13 pounds. 6 ounces. Dr. Milan Roy Dafoe, lhe country doctor of the village of Callander, delivered lhe babies aad borrowed an incubator to keep the babies warn. The quality of the care given by the doc­ tor kept the tiny babies alive and in gixxl health and growing and developing. The birth and survival of the tiny babies was a rare occurrence. This was before the time of fertility drugs when multiple births were less common than today. Survival of the babies to delivery and then beyond was alw almost unknown. The Dionne family lived in primitive housing on a small farm near the village of Callender. Ontario, with their family of six chil­ dren. not expecting to nearly double lhe size of their brood in such a short time period. Multiple births can occur when one or more ova is fertilized. If only one egg is involved, the babies are usually classed as identical. If more, than one egg is involved, the babies can differ in j tex. eye and hair color and personality. The Dionne quintuplets were classified as ifentical. They were bom from a single cell mem split into six living parts, one of which ceased to grow. They have the same physical heredity. The quintuplets immediately became the source of studies of the influence of heredi­ ty. the impact of environment and other factors. By the time the girls were 4 years old they were developing distinct personalities, varied roles with each other and varied growth and develop­ ment patterns. A second set of quintuplets were bom at Buenos Aires. Argentina on July 16. 1943. They were fraternal quints, with two boys and three prix. They were named Carlos. Franco. Maria Esfer. Maria Christina and Maria Fernanda. The birth was kept secret for some time by their wealthy parents, to avoid unwelcome publicity. The birth of the Dionne quintuplets created a adeal of interest world wide. The girls a wards of the Province of Ontario who to prevent exploitation of the little girls. Whip Saw" Foar tiny Morlok .Ulen, lhe only la Michigan, are graving up In a world made eater far them through the work does by taherculoaia Thrlntmaa eeala. That la why they gave their four fold support to the Michigan Tuberculosis AaaoclatML0a Ha IMS campaign for the sale O< MUla. aad poeed with the double barred croaa. wyrnhol of the work done by antl tulH-rculoaia nofietlen. Good food, lota of sleep and many happy bourn of play la lhe simple program followed by the four little girls wboee birth attracted the curb ooiiy and Interest of the nation, when :■ SUNDAY and MONDAY April 19th and April 20th M-G-M'a Magnificent Picture of Charles Dickens’ Famous CIamIc, “ATaleofTwo Cities” RONALD COLMAN and OTHER STARS. 6000 People —126 Minute Film. SPECIAL! i TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY j April 21st, April 22nd and April 23rd " The Dionne Quintuplets in : “The Country Doctor” Starring JEAN HERSHOLT No Matinee. Don't Miss It The Dionne quintupteta of Canada: Cecile, Yvonne. Annette, Emiie and Marie. A board of guardians consisting of Dr. Allan Dafoe and two Ontario officials was appointed to handle the affairs of lhe five little girls. The Dafoe hospital (later nursery) was built espe­ cially for their care under Dr. Dafoe and two nurses. Here, the babies grew to toddlers away from their family and the curious public. They became a tourist attraction, with many people visiting the little town of Callender where they were allowed to view the children through a glass window, although the little girls could not see the visitors. The quints earned a great deal of money from promotion of products, from gifts of money and their appearances in motion picture-. Two Chica. men were among the ;.'omoters and reached an almost immediate agreement with the father for an exhibition of the babies at the World s Fair. In 1936. a movie The Country Doctor.” was a big hit at the local movie theaters. The Star QUARTET FIGHTS DURASE faadraplela ever bora A M-G-M Picture. With SPENCER TRACY. 2 I hey were born In Lansing about three and one-half years ago. To help other children and make tho world safer for themselves, the Morlok sisters address their plea for the generous purchase ot seals, using the middle initials given them to indi­ cate the order of their arrival tn the world: Edna A. —"A»»ur* health for all children." Wllmn B.—“Quy tuberculosis Christ­ mas seals.* Sarah ( .—"Christmas joy should he shared." Helen I). — "Delay ran be fatal. Buy seals." The Mortok quadruplets as Christmas seal poster girts, 1933. Theater in Nashville was among those showing lhe film An article in the Nashville News reads: “When Raymond Hebert, proprietor of the Star Theater (Nashville) returned Tuesday from Detroit with lhe films for his three-day special. One of the gran attractions of 1936. the world famous Canadian quintuplets in ‘The Country Doctor." he was accompanied by a sizable fam­ ily party. Mrs. Hebert, his wife. William Hebert, a grandson who resides with them; Mrs. Toutant. a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hebert; Joseph Beck and family and Mrs. William Siezer. all of Detroit, who remained until after lhe Thursday night show, when they all drove back to Detroit. The full-length feature picture was titled to honor the delivering physician. Dr. Allan Roy Dafoe, under whose supervision the children appeared in the film. The film was shown in Nashville's Star Theater on three consecutive nights. April 21 through April 23. 1936. The Dionne quintuplets played themselves and stole the show. Dr. Dafoe, who took full responsibility for the survival of lhe five children, was played by Jean Hersholi. June Lang. Slim Summerville. Michael Whalen and Dorothy Peterson were among those playing in the movie with the five little girls. The screen play was adapted for an original uory written by Charles E. Blake, a Chicago newspaper man. with the screen story written by Sonya Levien. This was one of the greatest human interest stories of the day. allowing the citizens of Nashville and surrounding area to catch a glimpse of the famous children, king before television brought all happenings into homes. By 1938 a trust fund for the girls had accu­ mulated $600,000 as gifts from all over the world. Doctor Defoe died on June 2. 1943. and the Ontario government relinquished control of the quintuples except for their finances. A trust with a million dollar reserve fund was set aside by their guardians to be given to them when they became of age. The girls, by now 10 years old. went to live with their family in a big new 20-room house across the road from their for­ mer nursery, which was then turned into a school for all of the Dionne children where they had nuns for tutors. An act of Parliament in 1944. returned the five children to the guardian ship to their father. Emile joined a Roman Catholic convent in Quebec, where she died in August of 1954 at age 20. She had always been a frail child since the age of 3. Many of young girl during lhe 1930s and 1940s found a set of five dolls, all looking alike, all dressed alike, often in a wicker basket, under the Christmas tree. Calendar art often featured lhe charming little girls and many products, as well as clothing were some of the products sponsored by the quints. Michigan also claimed a multiple birth hap­ pening in the 1930s. Four tiny Morlok sisters, were born at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing May 20. 1930. to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Morlok. Mrs. Morlok whose maiden name was Lyons, for­ merly of Ohio, had been a Red Cross nurse before her marriage to Carl Morlok three years before the birth of the girls. Carl Morlok worked in one of the factories in Lansing. His brother. William Morlok, lived in Woodbury, southeast of Lake Odessa, in Barry County, al the time the babies were bom. Carl Morlok ran for constable in Lansing and won by an over­ whelming margin. He carried 37 of the city's 39 precincts. He used a campaign card which fea­ tured his four daughters. The Morlok quadruplets were featured as the Christmas Seal poster children in the 1933 Tuberculosis Association campaign, demon­ strating that good food, lots of sleep and many happy hours of play is the key lo healthy chil­ dren. The campaign used their middle initials : — Also — “Custer’s Last Stand” 44 minutes. Beginning a Serial. MATINEE EVERY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT 2:80 CIVIC LOYALTY Shown through the courtesy of Nashville Chamber of Com­ merce and Star Theater. Boosting Nashville. Pays big dividends. Special—A. 3 o'clock Matinee every Saturday. Special Price — 10c and 15c. GOOD COMEDY AND CABTOON WITH EACH SHOW ! Two Shows, 7:15 and 9 p.m. Admission ■ - | 10 and 25 Cents} The theater bW from the Star Theater for the week of Apr* 17 through April 23 of 1936. featuring the Country Doctor and the Dionne Qumtupfota. which indicated their binh order lo make their plea for Chriumas Seal,. Edna A.. “Aaaan health for all children.- Wilma B_ “Buy tuber­ culous Chriomai Seah “ Sarah C. “Omttmas joy should be rtiared" aad Hein D. "Delay can be fatal. Boy Seal, " Before lhe time of fertility drugs. before lhe lime of highly technical equipment, multiple births did occur and some did survive. And the miracle nf their birth and survival was celebrat­ ed. and was a source of interest and some times exploitation. In these limes of quick world over communi­ cations the interest still runs high and the births are celebrated with much attention and many gifts and there is still exploitation. Sonira; Banle Cirri Eiqvirer; The . a—-dt /GM*>--■-, riFnUNVf ■ V.70. M* - -** i J rir^.vJ 1933; nt World Book. 1950. IMmum Four and Fourteen; New Standard Encyclopedia, 1958 QR: The National Encyclopedia. Uritomr Eight. 1950; Fwd and Hbgnatls Standard Reference. Volume 8. I960; llhutruted World Encyclopedia. Volume 7. 1958. A Call to Arms: Check Blood Pressure. Happy 48th Birthday i LEESA McKINNEY! > g Please give the old girl a call, Looking for an Employment Service? Q IT JUST DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER. MANPOWER LOOK TO THE LEADER. OVER 40 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS. Machine Operation General Labor Data Entry Assembly Welding Customer Service Food Processing Finishing Payroll APPLY TODAY AT MANPOWER 127 NORTH MARKET STREET, HASTINGS (Behind River Bend Travel) �Page 10 — The Haatinga Banner — Thursday, December 11,1907 < < lilt h think < t it... Betting on Lions to win last two not so safe Ifi do or die lime for the Detroit Lions with two games left lo play. This Sunday. Delroil travels lo Minnesota lo face lhe Vikings. Detroit is 7-7, while Minnesota is 8-6. The Vikes may have lhe belter record, but in recent weeks have looked worse than the Lions. With quarterback Brad Johnson out. Randall Cunningham takes charge of Minnesota’s offense, causing Lions' Coach Bobby Ross to stale: "He’s still an amazing athlete and he has a gun of an arm." But Bobby... he’s no Dan Marino. Not even close. The Lions are an ailing bunch, and that could be a factor come Sunday. Running back Barry Sanders (finger), receiver Herman Moore (finger and foot), tackle Larry Tharpe (ankle), guard Mike Compton (wrist), defensive end Tracy Scroggins (ribs) and linebacker George Jamison (shoulder) are all banged up and looking for R A R Expect most, if not all. lo pixy against Minnesota and to (in football words) suck it up for as long as they can. The biggest key, though, is Scott Mitchell. When he plays well, the Lions usually score points aad win. When he plays poorly — which for the money Detroit pays him is loo often — lhe Lions don’t have a chance. Turnovers kill the Lions more than anything else and Mitchell still needs to wake up to Out. If it was up lo me. I'd ship him along with our No. I draft pick to lhe Colts (if they lose their last two) for the chance to take Tennessee's Peyton Maiming. On defease. Detroit has the horses to stop the oppositions. Luther Elliss and Robert Porcher provide punch up front. Stephen Boyd is a Spielman-like gladiator at linebacker and Bryant Westbrook is showing signs why Ross took him No. I. Even little Kevin Abrams is a step up from Corey Raymond at cornerback. The Lions can beat the Vikings, but will they? Detroit is also capable of going 2-0 with a triumph over the New York Jets on Dec. 21. but will they? Win two and the Lions are in the playoffs (probably a first round punching dummy for lhe San Fran 49ers). Lose once and the Lions can start making those vacation Ross' words: "I see a real character in this football team, right now — a real Tight in this team that I had some questions about. Until you get ia a situation like this, you don't really know. 1 think I've got some answers." There's one certainty with the Lions... Barry needs lhe ball for lhe offense to be successful. There's another almost certainly... Mitchell needs to be relaxed and not make stupid mistakes like throwing into double coverage, tossing the ball sidearm as he's falling to the turf or handing off to a running back's shoulder pads. If Mitchell doesn't lose the game, the Lions and Barry have a chance. That means five turnovers, or even two. are unacceptable. So. in conclusion I do not believe that the Lions will make the playoffs for many reasons, lhe biggest being Mitchell. Who really wants to see the Lions lose to lhe 49ers 50-6 ia lhe first round of the playoffs anyway? P.S. Dear Colts, do we have a deal for you... and well even lake Jim Harbaugh (next year’s backup to Peyton) off your hands. • T-K Has Two: Kyle Brower ia ranked No. 5 in this week's individual wrestling rankings put out by the Michigan Wrestling Association, while Spencer Romph is No. 4. Brower wrestles in lhe 103-pound weight class and Romph is in the 171-pound category. T-K grapples al Hastings' L.H. Lamb Tournament Jan. 3. • Jeter With lhe Winga: Kalamazoo's own Derek Jeter, now a shortstop star with lhe New York Yankees, will be at Friday's Michigan KWings hockey game against lhe Chicago Wolves. It will be lhe first game this year between Michigan and the Midwest leading Chicago icers. The puck drops al 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at all TickctMasicr locations and al the Wings Stadium box office. • Carlson Update: Renee Carlson of Hastings has played in all six games for lhe Hope College women's basketball team and has a 5-point average. Hope, now 4-2. will host Aquinas Friday. Talk to you soon. trips. Hastings varsity basketball team includes (front row. from left) Andy Keller. Steve Storrs, Luke Warner, Ed VanDorMolen. Jeff Storrs, Evan Winkler, Michael Sufcur. Adam Whitney, Tony Bowne; (back row) Coach Don Schds, Jim Beachnau, Jim Storms, Adam Goo, Darnell Day, Ben O'Mara. Kyle Pohja, Tyson Watther and Assistant Coach Jeff Denny. Word is out: Saxons league hoop team to beat In 1992. the University of Michigan bounced lhe basketball world with its Fab 5... Juwan Howard. Chris Webber. Jaten Rone, Ray Jackson and Jimmy King. The Wolverines traveled to two consecutive NCAA championship games, but never won a Big 10 title with any of the five in blue and gold uniforms. Like Michigan, Hastings High School's vanity basketball team in 1997­ 98 is loaded with talent. The Saxons have height... solid shooters... and senior leadership. Unlike Michigan's Fab Five, though, lhe Saxons have a chance to capture a league championship. Coach Don Schils' squad includes eight seniors (four returning starters), seven juniors (up from a *96-97 18-2 junior varsity team) and one promising sophomore. The youngest team in the O­ K While die past two seasons is now lhe most established. Returning at starting guard... Ed VanDerMolen and Jeff Storrs. Returning al starting center... Darnell Day. Day also scored 12 points per game a year ago and has worked hard lo become a bigger threat underneath. At starling forward... Kyle Pohja. Pohja shot for a 9-poinl average last winter and gives lhe Saxons versatility at 6-3. VanDerMolen scored II points per game aad dished out 5 assists with Jordan-like moves. Storrs hit for 12 points a coolest with a soft jumper that often swished from all sides of lhe courts. Helpful height makes Delton tough to defend Size doesn't guarantee basketball wins, but it sure does make a coach’s job that much easier. This year. Delton-Coach Jim Hogoboom has the luxury of having three Hamer is a transfer from Battle Creek Central, so his schooling there under Coach Chuck Turner should help this up- Iearl6-1. and-coming Panther program. Reser, a football standout, should also provide skill aad muscle oa both sides of lhe door. The *97-98 team, according to Coach That size starts with a pair of 6-Sera, imiori Jason Fleser aad Jasoa Hncr. Jim Hogoboom. is the Panthers have ever been. players who are 6-3 or taller. In total, the Panthers have xevda cagen who stand at tallest Kyle Matteson, a 5-11 athlete who was the All-Burry County first team quarterback, is Delton's lone returning stsuter.1 Mauraoa started al point au l a his Hastings’ matsmen show strengths early in season Hastings entered only 10 of a possible 14 wrestlers in the Ionia Tournament, but still placed third out of a nine-team field. And nine Saxons mcdaled, including two event champions. Carson Crystal City won first-place honors with 200 points, Portland was second with 142 1/2 points and Hastings ended up third with 133 1/2 points. Host Ionia was seventh with 63 points. Greg Seeber. al 103, and Tim Easey, al 21S, both went 2-0 and won weight class lilies. For Easey, it was the third time he had enjoyed such an honor at the Ionia event. Bill Blair, at 171, and Michael Lipstraw, at 152, both were 2-1 and T.J. Milleson. al 112, and Michael Nystrom, at 135. finished fourth in their respective classes. Hastings' opened its season on Dec. 4 with a dual in Holland. The Saxons beat Holland 44-27. but lost lo Muskegon Mona Shores 45-24. Seeber was 2-0 at 103. Noteboom was 2-0 at 145, Blair was 2-0 at 171 and Easey was 2-0 at 215. The rest of Hastings varsity wrestling season is as follows: Dec. 13: Wyoming Park Invitational; Dec. 18: at Wyoming Park; Dec. 20: at Grand Rapids Union; Jan. 3: L.H. Lamb Tournament; Jan. 8: Lowell; Jan. 10: Delton Tournament; Jan. 15: Northview; placed recond. Luke Noteboom, at 145, Mike Pursell, at 189, and Gabe McCarty, at heavyweight, earned third place medals with 3-1 marks. Dolton's varsity basketball team includes (front row. from left) Broca Lindberg, Jeff Humbarger, Kyle Matteson, Mika Kammeraad, Brian Lillibridge. Robert Boyle; (back row) manager Joe Blair, Josh Dahn, Jason Flaser. Denny Bourdo, Darron IMHama, Jason Hamer, Ruben Reyna and Coach Jim Hogoboom. BRIAN'S TIRE G SERVICE BOB'S GRILL G RESTAURANT EVONS SEPTIC TANK SERVICE HASTINGS MANUFACTURING BARRY COUNTY LUMBER 235 S. Jefferson St. Hastings I39E Court St.. Hastings 3305 W Quimby, Hastings 325 N. Hanover, Hastings 225 N. Industrial Park. Hastings 949-9949 943-9022 949-9379 949-2491 949-9491 COLEMAN AGENCY WHITE'S PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO HASTINGS CITY BANK MacLEOD CHIROPRACTIC DR. DANIEL R. GOLE 131 W. State St.. Hastings Stft and Sound Smrr 1886 128 W. Center. Hastings 949-39*7 150 W. Court St. Hastings 944-3170 203 S. Michigan Ave.. Hastings 949-9412 KING'S MUSIC CENTER PENNOCK SPORTS MEDICINE 130 W State St.. Hastings Full Injury CHuk Every Saturday 943-4244 944-3111 ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PRINTERS BARRY AUTO SUPPLY, INC 304 N. Broadway • 944-404* WBCH WELTON*S 100.1 FM Hastings 401 N. Broadway. Hastings Complete Machine Shop Service "World's Best Country" 949-9392 133 E State St . Hastings 949-9109 "Your Local Auto Parts Store' SAJO*S PIZZA 115 Maple. Delton *23-3352 121 W. Woodlawn. Hastings 949-2244 GO GO AUTO PARTS, INC. 7709 Kingsbury Rd.. Delton *23-2775 PERFORMANCE PLUS QUICK LUBE 430 W. State St.. Hastings 944-4994 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 11. 1997 — Pane 11 Panther spikers have returning talent to go far Iklf.in's varsity volleyball squad lias its share <»f "veterans." Eight players who played on varsity Iasi winter are hack and ready to guide the Panthers up the KVA volleylull charts Ann Glidden. Nicole Glenn. Kai C Mansfield. Danielle Freeland. Kim Cole. Tara Reed. Christy UcSmith and Michele Thompson give Coach Rhonda Sturgeon plenty of options up frqnt near lhe net and in the back row. Still, lhe varsity newcomers could also sec some time in the lineup with a couple of Icapcrs who saw action this fall with the varsity basketball team included. Delton's volleyball season begins St. Philip High School: Here is the 1997-98 schedule: Dec. 13: al St. Phil Tournament; Dec. 20: at Grand Rapids Tourney; Jan. 5: al Olivet; Jan. 7: at Kalamazoo Christian; Jan. 12: Maple Valley; Jan. 14: at Kalamazoo Hackett; Jan. 17: al Wyoming Rogers Tournament; Jan. 19: al Marshall; Jan. 21: Pennfield; Jan. 24: Delton Invitational; Jan. 28: at Mattawan; Jan. 31: at Hamilton Tournament; Feb. 4: Paw Paw; Feb. 7: al Marshall Tournament; Feb. II: at GalesburgAugusta; Feb. 18: Parchment; Feb. ?!• KVA Tournament at Mattawan; Feb. 23: at Middleville; March 7: Districts. Saturday with a very tough tournament at Delton's varsity volleyball team includes (front row. from left) Ann Qlidden, Nicole Glenn, Kai C Mansfield, Sara Wilcockson. Annette Berge, Danielle Freeland; (back row) Kim Cole, Heidi Homister, Tara Reed, Courtney Hersha. Christy NeSmith, Michele Thompson and Jennifer Gale. New coach looks for spiking Saxon success Tammy Cairl has been around bij-lime volleyball long enough to realize what skills are necessary lo form a big-time program. Cairl. who played volleyhall for three years as part of lhe Penn Stale University squad, anxiously awaits her next challenge, lhe varsity coaching post al Hastings High. Tm very excited; it should be a great challenge and a great experience." Cairl said. "The players are anxious to learn. We hope io teach them new things that they weren't previously taught." Before coming lo lhe Saxon program. Cairl coached junior varsity volleyball M Charlotte High for a few years and A.A.U. volleyball for five years. The former middle blocker at P.S.U. currently works as a legal assistant in lhe city Burghdoff and Summer Gillons. At times last year, the Saxons displayed both talent and grit, including a close decision lo Slate ranked Charlotte. Now. Hastings hopes to put it all together. The Saxons will have to find their success mostly on lhe road this winter as 15 of their 18 matches are in other school's gymnasiums. Here is the *97-98 voUcyball schedule: Dec. 13: at Otsego; Dec. 20. at Holiday Cup: Jan. 3: at Lakewood Tournament; Jan. 6: at Thornapplc Kellogg; Jan. 8: at Lowell; Jan. 10: at Wayland Tournament; Jan. 15: at Northview; Jan. 17: at Grand Rapids Catholic Central; Jan. 20: at Charlotte; Jan. 22: East Grand Rapids; Jan. 29: at Zeeland: Feb. 2: at Olscgo; Feb. 5: al Forest Hills Central; Feb 7: at Potterville; Feb. 12: Hudsonville; Feb. 19: Wyoming Park: Feb. 28: OK Conference: March 6-7: Districts. “The players are anxious to learn," attorney's office. Cairl. 27. will have the help of a former Hastings standout lo guide the junior varsity spikers. Tia Nichols, a 1997 Hastings High grad, has been chosen to lead the JV Saxons. The varsity team will be Idd by its three captains: Aleisha Miller. Anne Hastings Coach Panther varsity cheerleaders... Tammy Cairl tumum wiiiu * The Delton squad includes (first row, from left) Nichole Airhart, Amy Bigelow, Theresa Danneflet; (second row) LeAnn Huisman, Carrie Cunningham. April Wdtler and Amber Barker Not pictured: Brooke Reynolds. -»t. ■ Delton wrestling team solid from top to bottom Look out wrestling world. Delton is starting off the year with plenty of steam. After winning twice on Monday. Coach Aaron Tabor’s matsmen arc a perfect 3-0. Delton first crushed Barry County rival Maple Valley 66-12 and then trounced Plainwell 45-33. Winners versus the M.V. Lions were David DeWaters at 103 (forfeit). Steve Kenyon al 112 (forfeit). Gary Herbert at 119 (forfeit). Johnny Hicks at 135 (9-6 decision). Jeremie Coplin at 140 (10-2 decision). Robert Isoin at 145 (pin in 57 seconds). Dana Earl al 152 (pin in 1:05). Hastings varsity volleyball team include* (front row, from left) Teri Daws, Aleisha Miller. Summer Gillon*. Anne Burghdoff, Sara Allerding, Erika Simpson; (back row) SIEGEL. HUDSON, GEE G YOUNGSMA LLP Atloraryjal Lav 607 N. Broadway, Hastings Assistant Coach Tia Nichots. manager Cassie Meade, Kristen Wildem, Andi Pond. Amy Songer. Laura Storm. Katie Williams, manager Molly Alderson and Coach Tammy Cairl. GORDON IRONSIDE INSURANCE AGENCY 607 N Broadway. Hastings USED TO BEE YOURS Nick Hannar at 160 (pin in 2:38). Travis Loofboro al 171 (pin in 54 seconds). Phil Schallhom at 189 (forfeit). Jon Hancckow at 215 (pin in 48 seconds) and Billy Ferris at 275 (pin in 1:30). Maple Valley collected victories from Randy Silsbee at 125 (pin in 2:44) and Jason Rhopnas at 130 (pin in 1:24). In the championship match. Delton earned eight triumphs with Hicks at 135 (5-4 decision). Coplin at 140 (pin in 2:58). Isom at 145 (pin in 1:32). Earl at FLEXIBLE PERSONNEL 138 W. State, Hastings Trmpomry aa<f Dimt Pitcenruts 725 W. State St.. Suite B, Hastings 152 (pin in 36 seconds). Hannar al 160 (pin in 52 seconds). Schallhom at 189 (forfeit). Hancckow at 215 (pin in 308) and Ferris at 275 (pin in 108). Maple Valley also lost Monday to Allegan. 46-30. Silsbee st 125 (pin in 1:12). Rhonpas al 130 (pin in 1:13), Tony Robins at 135 (pin in 5:27) and Jason Grassman at 275 (pin in 4:36) were the Lions winners. Delton's wrestling squad opened its 1997-98 campaign Thursday with a 48-22 triumph over Vicksburg. Winners for the Panthers were Chad Jones at 130 (pin in 5:15). Johnny Hicks at 135 (pin in 2:40). Jeremie Coplin al 140 (10-8 decision). Robert Isom at 145 (pin in 5:25). Dana Earl at 152 (10-4 WRESTLING CooMnood or RRR0 82 GARY’S HOBBY SHOP G RACEWAY 126 E. State St.. Hastings 945-3499 949-9429 944-4122 THOMAS A. 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ABOS • Ukarrf Graf PA-C 1005 W Green St. Hastings 945-5529 • 1-409-594-1999 102 Cook Road. Hastings 949-2788 �P^e 12 — The Haatinga Banner — Thursday, December 11, 1997 Saxons step it up in second half, beat Scots CALEDONIA — It didn’t take long for Hastings' depth lo become an integral part of the basketball team’s success. In their season-opening 58-45 triumph over non-league foe Caledonia Tuesday, the Saxons* lineup included a sophomore, a junior and three seniors. With seniors Jeff Storrs and Kyle Pohja still nursing pre-season injuries, Hastings Coach Don Schils went with sophomore sparkler Tony Bowne and 6-foot-4 senior Ben O’Mara in his starling lineup, along with junior Adam Whitney and seniors Ed VanDerMolen and Darnell Day The adjustment in the Saxon lineup did not hurt their overall execution, especially as the game progressed. In fact, the combination ol new and returning varsity players could make Hastings a stronger team as tl»c season progresses. ’’ll was my decision lo start Adam and Ben; Kyle (Pohja) has been hurt for two weeks and Jeff (Storrs) for one week,’’ Schils said. "Eddie (VanDerMolen) had lo fill the two spot and Adam (Whitney) can play point. Tony (Bowne) is our defensive stopper and can make the athletic plays." STEP CosHtaued oa paa» 13 WRESTLERS, continued from page 11 decision). Nick Hannar at 160 (4-2 decision). Travis Loolboro at 171 (pin in 1:11). Phil Schallhom at 189 (7-1 decision). Jon Hancckow al 215 (pin in 1:15) and Bill Ferris al heavyweight (pin in 1:54). The wrestling schedule for Delton is as follows: Dec. 13: al Grand Haven Tournament: Jan. 3: al Hudsonville Tournament: Jan. 6: at Comstock; Jan. 10: Delton Tournament; Jan. 15: Pcnnftcld; Jan. 17: al Three Rivers Tournament: Jan. 22: al Mattawan; Jan. 24: New Lolhrop; Jan. 29: Paw Paw: Jan. 31: at Lakewood Tournament; Feb. 5: at GalesburgAugusta; Feb. 12: Parchment: Feb. 14: KVA Tournament al Delton: Feb. 21: Individual Districts. Hastings' Jell Storrs (22) eyes two points as a trio of Caledonia defendem prepare io go to the glass in Tuesday's season opener. Delton's wrestling team includes (fimt row. from left) Jeremie Coplin. Trnftin Harris, Gary Herbert. David DeWaters. Steve Kenyon, Chad Jones. Sean Hall, Johnny Hicks; (second row) Travis Loolboro. Dana Earl, Jon Garcia. James Hicks, Robert Isom, Tom Lipscomb. Justin Stampfler, Jan. 22: at East Grand Rapids; Jan. 24: Lansing Waverly; Jan. 29: Zeeland; Jan. 31: Lakewood Mtilli-Dual: Feb. 5: Forest Hills Central; Feb. 12: al Hudsonville; Feb. 14: OK Conference at Lowell; Feb. 19: Team Districts; Feb. 21: Individual Saxon sophomore Tony Bowne (14) boards and scores on a puck-back play during the first half against the Fighting Scots. GAVIN FORD-MERCURY GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME 1310 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings 320 S. Broadway. Hastings 945*2421 945-1252 STATE FARM INSURANCE PAUL PETERSON BILL SEIF CHEVROLET, BUICK G GEO, INC. 329 W. Mill St.. Hastings 1435 S. Hanover, Hastings Hannah Smith; (third row) Coach Aaron Tabor, Dawn Vickery, Phil Schallhom, Nick Hannar. John DeGoede, Jon Haneckow, Billy Ferris. Jack Baird. Coach Jason Thomas. Coach Nate Seymour. Districts. Al Lukewood pins al 171. Eric Fleisher was 3-0 with 3 pins at 189 and Lucas Reaser was 3-0 Junior Varsitv Wrestling Tournament. with I pin at 189. Hastings' wrestling team includes (first row, from left) Ben Bolthouse, Luke Noteboom, John Kiefer, Sam Stafford. Michael Nystrom, Tun Easey, Bi« Blair, Jake Miter, Gabe McCarty. Rob Lee. Jeremy bishop; (second row) Brett Allen, Stan Wilkins, Michael Lipstraw, Paul Henney. Jake Davis. Chad Campbell, Michael Pursell. Jake Wildder, Isaac Smith. Chad Noteboom. Don Smith; (third row) Coach Dave Furrow. manager Andrea Bolthouse. Grog Seeber, Davs Wright, Sam Cary. Andy Powell. Lucas Waters, Ryan Rowse, Jason - . Goggins, Rick Wank. Richard Force. Chris Brown, TJ. Milleson, (fourth row) James Bax. Eric Fleisher, Don Aspinal, Jay Campbell. Robert Fowler, Shaun HoHars. Josh Newton, Lucas Reaser. Ryan Argo, Coach Larry Melendy and Coach Newton. BROWN'S CUSTOM INTERIORS DEAN'S NAPA 122 N. lefferson St., Hastings 221 N Industrial Park. Hastings 949-9696 945-2479 BUCKLAND AGENCY Shaun Hollers went 3-0 with 2 pins to win al 171. John Kiefer was 3-0 with 2 Twelve Saxon grapplcrs finished fourth or better al Iasi Saturday's Danny Olivo TOM'S MARKET 241 E. State Rd.. Hastings 945-5572 HASTINGS CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH DODGE • JEEP • EAGLE 625-5115 MID-LAKES SCREEN PRINTING, ACTIVE WEAR & TANNING SALON 511 W. State St.. Hastings 121 E. Orchard. Delton 1455 W. State St., Hastings 949-5729 625-9540 945*9595 ar 1-NMM4IM DELTON HARDWARE, RENTAL G OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT PRAIRIEVILLE FAMILY INN 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Delton 949-9901 945-2425 PLUMB'S VALU-RITE HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP CHAPPLE REALTY INC. 902 W. State St., Hastings 402 N. Michigan, Hastings 338 Grove St. (M-43). Delton 945-4921 945-5494 625-4059 BOSLEY PHARMACY NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS BOWEN'S FAMILY DINING 118 S. lefferson St., Hastings 241 W State St . Hastings 945-5429 945-5457 102 N Grove & 126 Orchard. Delton ’ 11176 S. Wall Lake Rd . IM-431. Delton 625-5500 ______ 14845 S. Norris. Prairieville 625-5455 • 625-4099 625-6150 CLOVERDALE GENERAL STORE & STORAGE 114 N Grove St IM-43), Delton Cloverdale. Michigan 625-5521 621-2994 SMITH & DOSTER �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 11,1997 — Page 13 BOWUNG SCORES Sutey Nigkt Mite Feanome 4 38 1/2: Thee Froggerr .36: Rednecki 36: H.E.D. 33 1/2: B.S.eri 33: Diriunh 33: Thunder Alley 32: Lucky Sinkes 29. S A K 24: 2 » 4 26: X Filen 26: Shoo N Sweet 25: Ruck Bretom 22:9 Out of 10 20. Tug Akmgx 19. Friends 13. Western Hick Gura and Serin - C. Paiwns 174-530; E. Hammontree 140-471: V. Miller 159-451: D Dutcher 166-150; S. Craven 161-439: B. Jara 146-419: C. Barnum 156­ 394: L. Cores 143-371: K Becker 209. L. Barmim 199. D. Snyder 193; K. Sulfin 193: M. Snyder IIU: M. Kirchen 174: M. Martin 165; M Mowrey 137. Meat High Guinea aad Serin - J. Barnum 235-604; K. Buthee 2.34-601: J. Kohler 236­ 599. B. Rentz 197-542: S. Krallriian 201-537; R. Bowman 204-521. R. Craven 210-513: M. Lawson 143-501: J. Barnum III 190-449. V. Dezess 140-454; M. McLeod 155-446. B Drayton 203; B. Barkhuff 201: K. Beyer 190: D. Dutcher 152. # High Gamn and Serin - L. Elliston 221­ 591. E. Vanesse I7I-500-. B. Planch 207-441;E. Merrill 176-446: E. Ulrich 174-464: G. Otis 167-464: B. Johnson 164-455; E. Moore 154­ 444; C. Bishop 164-444: C. Trumbull 142-365: T.Case 155-440: T. DeWitt 156-365: R. Murphy 161-437: C. Shellenbarger 133-357: L. Yoder 173-456: R. Kuempel 134-373. T. Christopher 193; S. Pennington 192; I. Yoder 154: E. Mesecar 172: B. Miner 159: J. Pennington 151: J. George 139: J. Harper 131: P. F.-edenckvon 446. Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printing 41-23; Woodmansee Sawmill 37-27; Morictler Graphics 37-27; Consumers Concrete 35 1/2-24 1/2; Flexfab 32-32; Hastings Bowlers 27-37; Pin Seekers 25-39; Friends 21 1/2-42 1/2. Mens High Gamn A Serin K. Phenix 209-592; M. Christensen 193-517; R. Reed 214; S. Haute 196-525; O. Snyder 195-539; J. Beach 141; L. Miller 209. Womens High Gamn A Serin D. Service 143; V. Scobey 165; L. Blakely 113-431. Friday Monee 9 and a Wiggle 35: Heads Out 34: Bnnhworks 34: Bad Hahn 33: Rocky 4 33: Ramblers 32: Get Lucky 31: Late Comers 30: Gillons 30. No Geratol Req'd 24.5. Weekend Warriors 24; I Know That 27; Four Ri 26: Ten Pin 26: Nash Bash 24: Sears Service 24: Special K's 195. TUeadey Trim Gaad Gasan aad Serin Mew- K. Bushee Yn Um 42-13: 3 Ponies Tack 39-21: BAL 192-554; W Bmdock 203-564: H. Pennington Dolls 34-26: Late Bloomers 31-29. Armom 225-607. J. May 245-640: R Roush 214-565: S. Auction 295-305: Trouble 275-325: Juat 4 Peabody 194-564: J. Barnum 245-613: D. Fun 26-34: Looney Toons 255-345; Seeben Keillor 214-564. M. Keeler 193-559. B. Ripley Auto Body 255-345: Texas Pride 2040. 221-566; D. Tinkler 175: M. Kaiinsky 201; D. Team High Gamn - Handicap —BAL Service 193; T. Rainey 140: A. Taylor 211: B. Dolls 716: Looney Toons 702; Yn Um 649. Keeler 205. R. Robbins 140. T Rainwater 214; Threw High Serin - HanA rap — BAL J. Bartimus 193; M Lydy 210: K. McDonald Dolls 2003: Yn Um 1972. 3 Ponies Tack 1447 204; W Gillons 179. B Heath 190: M. McKee lad. Mgh Gamas — B. Thurston 264; S 236: R Faye 214. Glasgow 253; S. Vandenburg 245. Good (ran end Serin Women - Shirlee Ind. High Serin — B. Thurston 691; S V. 213-574: S. McKee 220-612; S. Evan ITOGlasgow 662; S. Vandenburg 613. 499: 0. Gillons 144-521: R. Lydy 207-524: B. Ind. High Games - Handicap—A. Gate Hughes ,95-545; D Maye 141-444: L. Bwnum 247: B Thurston 244: S. Glasgow 276. IK-522: J. Madden 212-561: H. Service 194­ lad. Ite Series - Handkap — B. Thurnor 516: S. Nash 172-475: R. brummei 157-435: S. 791; S Glasgow 731; D. Kelley 702. Smith 166: B. Davenport 174: S. Sanborn 142: Hteh Gaams A Serin — S. Salazar 165; A. F. Ruthruff 200. Alewder 130;J. Hiaiess I6I:L.Tilley 174;S. Vandenburg 211-557: M. Eaton 152: D. Kelley Bennett IndusJe^JM8*DJ. Electric 27-25; 214-190-196600: D. McDonald 176; S. Ar­ mour 203-943; L. Trumble 173. J. Conger 173: Hamilton Excavating 27-25; Carlton Center K. Conger 169. B. Hayes 110; B Thurston 220­ Excavating 25-27; Kent Oil Co. 24-24: Hecker 175-214-609. T Sebastian 192-503: M. Snyder Inannce 19-33. 149. S. Glasgow 235-543: V. Green 161; N. High (rare aad Serin - B. Maker 164­ Hook 167. 451; D. Jager 154-457: A. Fox 166-444; J. Gardener 146: J.Penengill 159-416; M. Dull 140-426: L. Elliston 200-515. G. Potter 142­ 444: D.L. Coenen 149-490; T. Redman 147­ 392. S. Merrill 200464: B.Scobey 160432: M. Andrus 145414: J. Hamilton 175. Saturday Mpjan Giris High Game and Serin - A. Rose 139­ 345: W. Miner 124-305: A. Boger 123-303: A. William 93-254. Bays High Game aad Serin - B. Bowman 235-573: D Humphrey 193-501: C. Bowman 174495: B. Hammond 145469. B. Kiby HU444: A. McBain 157431: D Jara 159402. Boys Goad Gasan - J. Butler 162: J. Janies 160; M. Spidel 144; C. Purdum 135. J. Endrn 130. Senior Citiaam Kuempel s 40; Bmdock 37: Jesiek 36. Otis 33; No Owe 32: Moucoulis 31: Woodmansee 29; Schlachter 24; Vrogindewey 27 1/2: MAM's 24; Naah 24. Lethcoe 23 1/2: Brewer 22: Hall 22: Snyder 20. Friend 19 High (ran and Serin - K. Shantz 144­ 457: W. Birman 199-542; M. Dull 147; R. Schlachter 199-536: M Matson 450; M Schondeimayer 144473. G. Potter 146. S. Glasgow 193-559. B. Mallekoote 169464. R. Wieland 175441: S. Pennington 142450: G. Ods 144444; R. Nash 179476. C. Jesiek 190­ 472: B. Teny 205-560. W. Woodmansee 171­ 491: C Haywood 212-529. H. Service 174. Matey Misers Whispering Walers 34: Rowdie Girls 29 1/2; KaBey s Kegler's 29: Coldwell Banker 26: Dewey’s Auto 26. Hastings bowl 25 1/2: Hauler s Touts 25. T.M. Larues 23: Green Chics 23: Micheli* 23: Mr. Bruce 22 1/2. Gorbach's 21 1/2. High Graes aad Serin - J. McMillon 174­ 441; M. Snyder 177-509; S. VanDenburg 221­ 603: S. Glasgow 143-513; B Davenport 176­ 495: R. Shapiey 173464: F. Schneider 199-464: H. Miller 164475: M. Maison 146473; A. Hall 192470; B. Anders 177492: M. Kill 193-519: S. Smith 170. Tburtev A.M. Parkers AFC Home 35-21: Just Us 35-25: Early Birds 31 1/2-24 1/2: LeHarves 31-25: Question Marks 29-27; Hastings Bowl 24-24: Varneys 24-24. Lucky Shots 25 1/2-30 1/2. Gaud Gasan aad Serin - P. Caldwell 190455;B. Sexton I72432J. Me Keough 154419. J. Rabley 159-347; B Bodo 134-340; S. Teunessen 133-353: M. Atkinson 194: R. Isaacs 145: B. Estep 156: O. Gillons 150: T. Parker 146: M. Bell 124. Thursday Angeii Nashville Chimpratic 40-16: Miller Exc. 34 1/2-17 1/2; Tick Tuck Restaurant 36-20: Seeber's Auto Body 31-25; Cedar Creek Grocery 30-26; Net World 29-27: Gavin Fred 24-32: NAPA Girls 23-29; Riverside Cemetary 22-34: Dowl It 21-35: Hastings Bowl 20 1/2-35 1/2; Stephanos 17-35. High Games aad Serin - J. Conger 202: M Weslbmok 163; K. Farr 146; A Heath 170; P. Guy 193; J. Gasper 197; S. Grinage 204-554; S. Snider 144; J. Hurless 190; D. Snider 194. B Thurston 224-549; D. Staines 243-504; C Burpee 195. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care 34-14: Nashville 5* 33 1/2-22 1/2: Halidas 32 1/2-23 1/2; Valley Realty 31-25: Mace’s Ph. 30-22; Eye and Ent. Spec. 30-22: Misfits 24-24; Nashville Chin: 26-30; Lifestyles 23-29; Farmer’s Feed 22-34; Seeber's Auio 20-36: Finishing Touch 20-36. STEP, continued from page 12 Hastings showed signs of greatness Tuesday, especially in a 16-7 run in the third quarter, hut even belter news is that Schils* squad should only get belter as the season rolls along "Down the line, we’ll have more players." Schils said. For the first half, the Scots hung with lhe favored Saxons thanks lo some strong inside play from Brian Hammer and a shooting exhibition from Todd Blocmcrs. Blocmcrs scored 9 of his game-high 24 points in the first half, while Hammer responded with 5 points down low. The two helped Caledonia to stay close, as Hastings led 14-8 after one quarter and 24­ 20 at lhe half. The Saxons did it with balance as Day and Bowne each tallied 6 points in the opening 16 minutes. Whitney 4. VanDerMolen and Jeff Storrs 3 and Steve Storrs 2. Caledonia first-ycar coach Kevin Wolma was able to keep the pace of the first half on the slow side, helping his Caledonia eagers to gain confidence as the game remained close. In iIk third quarter, though, the Saxons broke out of their shell and took it lo the host Scots. The first possession of the third quarter did not produce points, but included six field goal opportunities. Whitney made it a 6-point Hastings advantage (26-20) with a put back shot on the next possession. The work on the glass provided the blue and gold with numerous scoring chances in the final two quarters. Baskets by Blocmers and Hammer cut Caledonia's deficit to I point (26-25) at the 5:17 mark of lhe third quarter, but Hastings responded with a hoop by Day (28-25) and a sweet dish from Jeff Storrs to Pohja (30-25). Another "Hammer Time" narrowed the gap lo 3 points (30-27) before Whitney went coast-to-coast for a layup (32-27), Day hit a free throw following his block (33-27), Jeff Storrs scored off a Whitney dish (35-27). Pohja found Gee wide open for 3 (38-27) and Whitney scored off a Pohja pass (40-27) with 20 seconds remaining in lhe frame. Hastings scored the last 10 points of the third quarter to go in front by 13 points, but more damage was still to come. A Pohja jumper (42-27) and four free throws by Pohja on Caledonia's double technical foul (46-27) increased Hastings* run lo 16 points at the 7:16 mark of the fourth quarter and virtually assured lhe team of a first-game triumph. The double technical was whistled on Scot Jason Richard, who decided to chat with the referee about his initial call. Blocmcrs tallied 13 points in lhe fourth quarter lo finish with 24 markers and Hammer hit for 5 in the third quarter to finish with 10 points. Saxon varsity cheerleaders... The Meeting* teem inciudet (first row, from left) Becky Jenni Lewis; (third row) Amy MBer. Becky McCarty. SamnBa Casarez. Heather Girrbach. Erin Altering. -URW SteBGl. _^°o* UrjSXjjgJB. . (second row) Mary Wright, Callie Girrbach. DarMe Bowman. Team W-L-T Blue.................................................................... 1-04) Green..................................................................1-0-0 Black................................................................ .0-1-0 While.................................................................0-1-0 Resalta Black 3 vs. Green 5: Blue 7 vs. While 5. Other players lo watch are Adam Gee, Luke Warner. Adam Whitney. Mike Sulcer. Tony Bowne and Jim Storms. Storms, a JV star last year, is expected to miss the first part of the season and could YMCA Youth Council's Mens Basketball return by mid-January. Bowne is lhe B Miner team's lone sophomore. The Saxons' I6member roster includes eight players who are 6-3 or taller. Size Drill Team.............................................................1-0 Howell Flood Builders .................................... 1-0 Richies Koflee Shop ....................................... .04) Vultures.................................................................0-0 Lakewood Merchants ......................................0-1 FlexFab ................................................................ jM BMMer Mainstreet Savings ........................................... 1-0 Other Body Shop................................................ 14) Pennock Hospital...............................................JtM) Music Center...................................................... .04) Blain Landscaping ......................................... M Weltons................................................................0-1 Hastings Merchants......................................... .0-1 ■taanka B Minor - Drill Team 47 vs Lakewood Merchants 36: Flexfab 42 vs. HowelVFlood Builders 47. B Major - Mainstreet Savings 66 vs. Wehons 34: Other Body Shop 75 vs. Hastings Merchants/Architectural Metals 67. Here is a look at the *97-98 schedule: Dec. 9: at Caledonia; Dec. 12: at Hills Central: Jan. 27: Grand Rapids Catholic, Jan. 30: Hudsonville: Feb. 3: Lakewood: Dec. 16: at Wyoming Park; Dec. 19: Lowell; Jan. 6: Northview; Jan. 9: at East Grand Rapids; Jan. 13: at Thomapplc Kellogg; Jan. 16: Zeeland; Jan. 20: Charlotte; Jan. 23: at Forest Wyoming Park: Feb. 6: at Lowell; Feb. 10: at Northview: Feb. 13: East Grand Rapids, Feb. 20: at Zeeland: Feb. 24: Delton; Feb. 27: Forest Hills Central; March 6: at Hudsonville. should not be a problem for this group of Saxons. Day is 6-6. Gee 6-4. Storrs 6-3. Pohja 6-3 and Storms is 6-2. Hastings was 14-9 overall a season ago and finished fourth in lhe O-K While with an 4-6 mark. The Saxons, though, made it to regional! and lost to regional champions DeWitt in overtime. This yew, Schils' squad is evesybodies favorite to win the O-K White crown. Hastings opened is year al Caledonia on Tuesday. DELTON Adah Caed VeMeybeR Final Standings TVC ....................................................................604) Barry Cnumy Rental .................................. 34-22 Flexfab ............................................................ 29-31 Hastings Manufacturing............................. .29-31 Burkey s ................. 19-41 Hastings Sanitary Service ........................... 5-55 Wmter Adak Cued VaUeybaH The winter session of Adult Coed Milleyball will be offered at the Hastings Middle School. West gym. Games will be played on Monday evenigns. starting Jan. 5 and continue through March 30. The cost is $150 per team. The regis­ tration deadline is Dec. 31. Call the YMCA Office. 945-4574 for registration and roster forms. Women's BaaheUioM Starting Dec. I. an open gym will be provid­ ed ire adul' women who wish to play basket­ hall. The East Gym at Hastings Middle School will he open on Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is 52 per player. For further infor­ mation. con.aci Lyndy at the YMCA Office. 495-4574. CORRECTION... The All-Barry County golf story on page 11 of the Hastings Bannrr should have had Steve Obreitcr's 18-holc average as 45.22. The Banner regrets lhe error. sophomore and showed great promise with his shooting touch (8.0 points per game) and leadership Another player with varsity experience is 6-2 senior Darron Williams. Williams started in a few games as a junior forward. Brian Jackson is one other Panther lo keep an eye on. Jackson, is a 6-1 transfer from Kentucky, so you know that basketball is rich in Jackson's blood. Delton went 5-16 last season, but expect more wins thanks lo the bigger lineup. The Panthers opened their new campaign Tuesday night al home against niwi-conference foe Otsego. Here is the schedule for the '97-98 Panthers: Jan. 9: Otsego; Dec. 12: GalesburgAugusta; Dec. 16: al Pcnnficld; Dec. 19: at Kalamazoo Christian; Jan. 6: Plainwell; Jan. 9: Kalamazoo Hackett; Jan. 16: Parchment; Jan. 20: Gull Lake; Jan. 23: Paw Paw; Jan. 27: at Mattawan; Jan. 30: al Galesburg-Augusta: Feb. 3: Pcnnficld; Feb. 6: Kalamazoo Christian; Feb. II: a< Maple Valley; Feb. 13: al Kalamazoo Hackett: Feb. 20: at Parchment; Feb. 24: at Hastings; Feb. 27: al Paw Paw; March 3: al Comstock; March 6: Mattawan. March 9: Districts. Big bear goes down... Kirk Campbell brought down this 400-pound bear during a hunt on Sept. 23 tn Newberry. Ml. in Luce County. Campbell brought it down after an hour and a half chase that included help from a group of dogs. Mark Stolz, of Newberry. Dean Oswald, of Newberry, and Roger Smith, of Bay City, also partcipated in the hunt. (Photo provided) �Page 14 — The Haatinga Banner — Thuraday f-ecember 11, 1997 "Blocmcrs hit some shots with Tony (Bowne) in his face." Schils remarked. "We needed to slop Blocmcrs. I'm a believer in defense; defense gets us going more than anything else. short. 44-40. in ils season opener versus the Scots. Dan Deming led Hastings' scoring efforts with 8 points. Ryan Eltzrtxh tallied 7 markers. Josh Woodard pumped in 6 points and Josh Alderson also scored 6 markers "BIG BEN" SPARKS SPARTANS Battle Creek Lakeview's Ben Feeney, who teamed with Jeff Storrs and Kyle Pohja at last summer's 3-on-3 baskettail tournament in Hastings, scored 26 points Dustin Bowman led Hastings with 14 points and Aaron Snider added 5 markers. Bryan J cc pulled down 8 rebounds and Cullen McKcough had 3 offensive boards along with some solid defensive work. NOH in a 60-52 loss lo Battle Creek Central on Tuesday. Ed VanDerMolen alto played at last summer's 3-on-3 hoopfesl and led his squad to a championship win over Storrs. Pohja and Feeney. Feeney is a 6-7 center­ forward who hopes to have a big senior season. He led lhe city of Battle Creek in scoring last winter with a 18.6 average. HASTINGS 58 CALEDONIA 45 (137.547.39), including lMwM <X 7.379* p* Hasliags...l4 19 16 18-58 Caledonia...8 12 7 18-45 Hastings: Warner 0 2-2 2. Steve Sion* I 0-0 2. Bowne 5 0-0 10. Whitney 4 0-0 8. Jeff Storrs 2 1-2 5. VanDerMolen I (I) 0-0 3. Gee I l-l 3. Pohja 3 4-4 10. Day 5 5-6 15, OMara & 2 0. Totals: 22 (1) 13-17-58 Caledonia: Blocmcrs 10 (2) 2-4 24. Tony Bowne Richard I 0-0 2. Flegel I (1)0-0 3. Hastings had three players who sto.ec i.i double figures: Day with 15. Bowne with 10 and Pohja also with 10. Whitnej added 8 points, while Jeff Storrs scored 5 lo go along with plenty of hustle. Schils said Day's inside presence is a key lo the Saxons’ season. "He's a senior whom we expect more from." Schils said. "Darnell is taking his job in the post more seriously. We wanted to get the ball into the post during the second half." In the game's final minutes, the Saxons used a lineup of Evan Winkler. Steve Storrs. Tyson Wahhcr. Andy Keller and Luke Warner. The group responded to the challenge with Warner and Steve Storrs hitting on field goal attempts. Hastings hopes to go to 2-0 Friday when it travels to Lakewood for a Barry County basketball matchup. "Our next step is to react quicker than their (Hastings* opponents) defense does." Schils said. Wicks 0 0-2 0. Rob Lillie 2 0-2 I 0-2 2. Hammer 3 4-5 10. The Saxons* JUcCBme up four points 1/4 of todion 26, 6wko North 2440 6» dMCription; 6wi 200 Amen fog □aut.dwKo'sovAaoo 4. Cross Totals: II (3) 6-15-45 8th Grade Blue 6w date al sudi *ohr Dated: Na siAs 13, 1997 STANDARD FEDERAL BANK. FOB HFOtMARON, PLEASE CALL The Blue opened iu week with s tough 31-29 loss to Wayland Amon Tobias led the squad with 10 points and Patrick Stephens added 6 points. 301 SOm Suite 100 8th Grade Gold (12/111 The Gold lost a hard-fought, overtime contest to Wayland 48-44. With five seconds left in reguluion Joe Shaffer nailed a 3-pointer (4141) to send it into lhe extra period. Shaffer led the team with 10 points. David Wilson tallied 9 points and Treat Smith added 8 markers. Joel Strickland dished out 3 assists and David Ockerman 7th Grade Noe The seveath grade eager* lox lo Wayland 26-12. Donnie Convene scored 4 point* and pulled down 8 rebounds, while Brandon Barcroft and Adam Tmhill each collected 3 carom*. 7th Grade Gold JUNIOR VARSITY Soid fxwnim 'ora ■ikxaed in TOWNS* OF Wayland up-ended the Hastings team in a dose battle. 33-25. • 4905® 945-0739 KNOKIKtSON 4905* l±ph«ia:|61«MMV3» Dtemdaal namaid and addmadMl SCOTTY LANDFILL Find Out Why America’s In the statement. Soave ieeMcClelland AdthoM Unknown late Inofon oddrm: 60435 a: Unknown said his company chose to sell to USA because *t wanted "a partner who shared our commitment to superior customer service, leading edge technology and an unwavering responsibil­ ity to ils communities and people. We also sought a I FordF-150 company that met our oper­ ating standards and could enhance what we have suc­ cessfully built, literally from the ground up. over Besides its solid waste holdings. City Management owns a group of contracting companies involved in land­ fill construction, building (12/111 THS HBM S A DOT COLLECTS® AHEMTHNG TO COLLECT A BOTANY NFOBMADON WE OBUH WU BE US© FO® THAT FUVOSE demolition, and other related activities, and it has a group lljWSi. of diversified holdings that include beer distributing companies, a bolt and screw company and a beverage company. Neil said he does not an­ ticipate any changes being made in the 22-mcmber staff at the Hastings facility. He also docs not anticipate changes in the hauling or landfill fees. "I expect it's going lo be 5199 1(11(11 I'llIXI.I ui>'. mill. Ford F-15O has been America's best-seKng full-size pidwp for 20 straight years*. And now it's even better than ever with great deals from your Ford Dealer and great features like these: was." he said. Since City Management took over. Neil said, several additional staff members were added at the Hastings facility and the company •Optional Cantor •MuchMorot began to handle solid waste from Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. The company also acquired a Grand Rapids RED CARPET LEASE CAPITALIZED COST CASH DUE AT SIGNING* (INCLUDES REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT) 15c MILE OVER 24 000 MILES sa’ety Defl Ansta Records E iduwe Arts! *Cmd Due al sprang inctudet Si99 04 hrsi month s paymem $225 ifunUOe security Oepos• 3*icJ $i 965 00 down payment 96 F 150 4X2 Regular Cab wflh mru* t'nsrruwjr PEP 507A MSRP $18 655 Lease payment based on average capflauzed cost o» 90 97% ot MSRP as smooth a transition as when City Management bought me out." he said. He expected suppliers for the business to continue to be local. "1 expect (USA) to be lhe same good neighbors as City Management was and Hastings Sanitary Service StIGHBOBHOOO solid waste hauler. Neil said the sale came as a surprise to him. Attempts to obtain com­ ments from City Manage­ ment Corp, and USA were unsuccessful. Hundred Tliirty-Two Thousand Nino Hundred SnM. o»T20/100 dolors (S132.V17.XI. pivan that aaid mortal P.M., or January 22, 199®. 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BOY, Eric Davin, bom at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak on Nov. 22. 1997 al 10:44 a.m. to Bruce and Debra (Bustance) Salo of Lasalle. Canada. Weighing X lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Richard and Mary Bustance of Hastings. Aimo and Maxine Sato of Elliot Lake. Canada. t A fancy Chnatmas lea was enjoyed by the women. In the foreground are Women's Club President Nan Button and Margaret Bottcher (right). TWINS, Nichntao Steven. 3 Ita. 12 oa. red Holly Jen. 4 It*. 2 on_ boro al Blodpa Hotpiul in Grand Rapid, lo Mark and Michelle Schwemeaen. Nov. 17.1997 « 9:20 a.m, and 9:27 aj«. GIRL, Hannah Dolph, bom at Bargees Hospital on Nov. 25. 1997 al 3:55 pm. to Jim and Denire Keller of Detern Weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. Proud grandpar­ ents are Henry and Barbara (Dolph) Heppner of Crystal River. FL. Rusaell and Patricia and Betsy Keller of Delton. BOY, Arena James, bom re Renanck Hospital on Nov. 25. 1997 al 5:30 im. to Gina Brady 8 1/2 on. GIRL, Kendra Ann. bcm al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 25.1997 al 1:19 pm. to TunoAy and Diane (Eaves) Reeves of Haobngs. Weighing 9 Rm. I 1/2 oe. and 21 1/2 inches kn*. Hoapual aa Nov. 25. 1997 at 12:29 ui to Jerome and Gretchen Hall of Ortoam GFWC+tastings Women's Club members (from left) Lois Roush, Marie Grinnell and Lorene Wellman get the gifts boxed and ready to be delivered to patients at Thomapple Manor for Christmas. Annualy. each member of the dub purchases at least one gift lor a Thomapple Manor patient. New GFWC+tastings Women's Club members ware honored at the lea. They include (from left) Evelyn Hughes, Ruth Harbaugh and Joyce Bonder. Not available for the photo wore new members Nancy Strtagta and Martha Dey. BOY, Nicholas Guy. bom atReaaock Hocpital oa Nov. 24.1997 at 1:27 x.bl to Tire ijidrnapple gifanor Sue Wiliams read the bfcbCRl story of Christmas. Great Gift 1 Alice Mead was the narrator of the skit. Doretta Adcock, program chairwoman, Stream0 MAP read 'A Cup of Christmas Tea." Legal Notices condition, of a cortoin mono Guild Jr. and Morrodoi A Guild, hnbond and wife, itNid^an dpy reApril, A.D., 1994, anS recorded in Ae Office oiW’T'w" wren rwawi ami ww 1*7 1994, in Ae Office of Ae Regnier of Deeds for soid y-ono Thousand Thirty-Two and 28/100 doMars •1,032 28), for principal and intoretf, ond U low ar b deb secured . NOTICE IS HERESY GIVEN Are on • M9TIC The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Substance Abuse Board until December 19,1997. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's Office, 3rd Floor, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml Why every fishetman needs (Ns map Umg The reconPy pabbtad STREAM MAP OF MICHIGAN apuU Bautotwr map - known to Pennsylvania anglers as the lost Stream Map." The "Stream Map at PmnsybUM* iwas compMed in 1965 after a tarty-yeaf effort by HowadHupjee. i former Perm Slrte Professor Professor Higbee succeeded in creeling a map of the hijgiesl drtai posable a map that shows every stream and lake. He pamstartngly > pMedby hand, the locator ot 45.000 miles of streams onto a 3x5 fool map The map sold extremely wefi - Lot Number 7 ci Ammon Eatons Addition to Ae 49058 Ita ID. No 08-51-225-005-00. Ecrt5-n£: until il was lost several years later HZXSTIhsIGS KIWAIMIS plales declared bankruptcy, then Incredfcly. the printer entrusted wfh mA* re? Dinner FRIDAY, at the mashed potatoes and GRAVY 1 < Hastings High School Cafeteria 500to700pm RAVE REVIEWS possession. Professor Higbee was offered $400 for one of his last maps maps." John Pitarres OBSEHVER-OtSMTCH-Ukca 'Ifyoifre looking for fa most keep their copies under lock and key. definitive maps ever created The experts had always told impossible, because the maps were Howard Higbee's dream came true. deoickng every angle creek, over, stream, pond and lake then Prolessor Higbee s the map Hotting an updated map. question fa finest Howard Brant THE NEWARK STAR-LEDGER 'Ilis n showmg (there to find Howard said. 1 never thought Id Lve out-of-fa-way trout streams to see this day.’ thal makes the map such a MICHIGAN was created ■SSwriMto- TtarirepaRWWoo*WlW|«>a»»W I Madtoie rolled a Wded ALSO AVAM8LE inhmygwgHfE- I strict, a* trass eyrtrtn lot say hmtfHQ । SeMm____ 4nbytHWUfD«w(i)antattari»14S< I Srtim___ aFTkyaniAMtaTWrertDawaretoriMKS . Chee* or nvney ata anctaMl__________ SHPfED HMMTY MM SMPPfD M A STURDTTUM MTME FOR DUBINAS Stream Maps’ are vathout Computers made it possible to reprint ■Higbee s knowledge with computer technology - the STREAM MAP OF "Another Community Service Tickets AMitaMe >M* Kiwonis Meiohen or et the taw : And state agencies were forced to Professor Higbee that reprints were FREE uOCATION GUIDEBOOK INCLUDED be fomd on topographic The tew remaining dog-eared copies became a prized fisherman's Then, by combmmg Professor 703 E. Court St., Flint, THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COUECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COUECT A DEBT ANY IF+ORMAITON OBTAINED WU BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (1/1) MtchigM Mohawk Vakey fat can't even of worido the landfil Then, m 1991. at the age of 91. >T,JR. highly detailed map of its kind. Thio now 4 fata by 4 fool It is amairngty derated and names some creeks In fa carelessly hauled Higbee's 30 years lM*3N»O*2*«« MttAtaare ia loaded wMi gr the original (tawing and porting ptmied m non-photographic blue. of such sole. Dated: December 4, 1997 ; e. Ffabwk treasure to the fisherman Joe Gordon TRIBUNE-DEMOCMT- Johnstown Addms c*r_ J-AD-GRAPHICS 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Box IBS Hastings, Ml 49058 �p*0* 16 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 11,1667 Hastings Mutual employees recognized LEGAL NOTICE . _ , W’W" "‘VW nw ew'7 vw»r nanning/Zonirtg Commtwon wil conduct o hooting on Decor *' — Commun ity Room Court St for OMvndmvrt. »-7-»7 Hastings Mutual employees were recognized for longterm service to the company at a pizza party Dec. 5. Above, from left. Tom Dunham. Barbara Mix and Wayne Kidder were honored tor 20 years of senrice. Not pictured are 20-year employees Tim Bowers and Larry French. Those working tor 10 years at the company included (front, from left) Mindy Shaptor and Sandy Qdbert and (back, from left) Kim Batoon, Dave Myers, and Vicky Jitoa. Not pictured are Jane Bteka, PM Frye. Joyce Hauaa, Terry hHbom, Joe Lenius and Becky Morgan. M<k«gor» 49Q58 “---- jowd owfow* of Av lorry Cowry Emms m amloUb lor tUdw- iraKlm Thoee reaming the 15-year mark at the company included (from left) Ginger Laubaugh, Swidy Cranmore, Louanne Meade, and Jack Northouse. Not pictured are Jerry Hoffman, Trad Leedy, Ken Shepard and Rick Stradley. Navcy L 80WU0V. tarry CooMy CM (11*27end 12-11) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Bony County Board ot Commissioners held Dec. 9, 1997 are available In the County Clerk's office at 220 West State Street, Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Honored tor five years of eervtoe were (from left) Beth Esch, Angel Christopher, Becky Lumbert. Marvin Laurie, Trine Fisher, Tammy Waler, Karon Lancaster. Mindle Harmon, and Marion Harris. Not pictured ore Tenia Brotherton. Judith Simonson, and Guy Sutherland. • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners will accept sealed bids until December 22, 1997 for the following Items: • NOTIC Nona b wrr over o» ikntay. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Compensation Commission until December 19,1997. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator’s Office, 3rd Floor, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml • NOTICI' l/4of Soctao Aon faw ofoog wfo htor* tadfor lbw 45300 fou la 014024037 (1/W The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Mental Health Board until December 19, 1997. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator’s Office, 3rd Floor, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml □ 1065 Ford Ranger □ 1965 Chevrolet Citation □ Modal 200 □ Fry Master Deep Fat Fryer □ Hobart Commercial Dish Washer To Inspect the Hems, contact Undarohariff Ford at the Sheriff Department. Submit bids In an envelope plainly marked "Sealed BM" to the Barry County Administrator, 220 W. State St.. Hastings, Ml 49058 • CITY OF HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE Notoe is hereby given tiet Mayor FranMn L Campbel wi be metang an appoirWnent to ■ a vacancy on tie Hastings Board of Review. The term of tvs appoirWnent wi tun tirou^i December 31,1999 vrih an eteclion to be held in November 1999. Appfcatons are areatath at tie City Clerk’s Ollce. Any pereons reeking to tie Qty of Hasings who would B® to be a reeune andtor appfcafon to tie City Clerk’s Ofce at 102 South Broadway, Heelings, Mchgan 49058, a by cMtog 616-945-2468 The *nei date tor making appfcafon is De­ cember 15.1997. Evaril G. Manehum City Cleric NOTICE of HEARING NOTICE « HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Planning and Zoning Commission wNI conduct a hearing on Wednesday. December 17, 1967, commencing at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2481 Heath Road. Has­ tings, Michigan. To act upon a request of Mota "Rita" Waners tor a Special Exception Use Permit to allow her to erect a 2’ x 3’ sign tor her yard and to allow the nailing of farm products from one stall of the three (3) stall unattached garage The property lo deecribad as: COM ON E * W 1/4 U SEC 12-M LYING 1,320 FT E OF CEN SO SEC FOR POB TH N 0 DEGREES 17 MINUTES W 410 FT, TH N 99 DEG 43 MINUTES E 39675 FT. TH S 0 DEG 17 MINUTES E 574 FT, TH S 89 DEG 43 MINUTES W 8675 FT TH S 00 DEG 23 MINUTES W 140 FT MA. TH S 80 DEG 43 MINUTES W 310 FT MA. TH N 00 DEG 17 MINUTES W 304 FT TO POB. The property Is located al 578 Hammond Road. Hastings, Michigan. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk al the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on December 17.1907, and may be further received by the Planning Commlesion al said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide neces­ sary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for lhe hearing Impaired and audio tapes ot printed material being considered at the hearing to Individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Townehip Clerk. Indhriduats with disabilities requiring auxil­ iary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the addrees or telephone listed below. All Interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place BARBARA BEDFORD, CLERK RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2481 HEATH ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 48088 N18) 848-2164 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 11, 1997 — Page 17 Hastings Middle School honor roll announced Eighth grade High Honors. J. 5 lo 4.0 — ’Samantha Allcrding, •Lauren Beach. ‘Carrie Bolt­ house. ’Stephanie Buck. ‘Erie Carpenter. •Josh Clevenger. ‘Stephanie Courtright, •Nicole Doozan. ‘Chelsea Evans. ‘Kelli Flohr. *Jen Kendall. ‘Heather Krebs, •Kcli Misak. ‘Elizabeth Nida. ‘Doug Poll. ’Chris Rcinlcy. •Jeremy Shilling. •Emily Smith. ‘Josef Swinkunas. •Veronika Villa. ‘Nathan Wilkins. Rachel Newton. Amanda Bechlcr. Malt Bernard. Erin Bradley. Jenny Cottrell. Brad Currier. Laura Dickinson. Angela Eggers. Sarah Haines. Justin Hutchins. Joe Keller. Bert Kosbar. Mike Nitz. Amanda Schnatz. Jes­ sica Storm. Sara Wank. Darrell Barnum. Ashley Clark. Haley Seidl. Tyler Tossava, Brad Wills. Ryan Wmebrcnncr. Amanda Zalewski. Courtney Colvin. Carl Furrow. Josh Goodale. Molly Kruko. David Miller. Jessica Roush. Dan Worth. Drew Cole­ Hawtitame. Malt Hayes. Rachelle Hcacock. Chris Komondy, Tony LaJoyc. BillicJo Lancaster, Kyle Main, Emily Marlin, Candra Morrow, Carmen Noviskcy. Lindsay Overmire. Adam Roil, Joe Shaeffer. Jessica Shellcnhargcr. Scott Smedbcrg, Amanda Smith. Joe Smith. Trenton Smith. Terra Sulccr. Maar)' Traislcr. Anna Walker. Lu­ cas Waren, Brenda Westfall, Jenny Willavize. David Wilson and Roberta Wood. man. Chris Donalds. Melissa Hutchings. James Medeiros. Alexis Powell. Andrew Price. Barrett Sherwood and Eric Van- •Andrew Logan. ‘Cassandra Meade,’Josh Millcson. •Colette Purucker.‘Tony Ram­ bin, •Jacob Rohe. ’Kathryn Safic. •Jennifer Shaw. *Kcrianne Sherwood, •Nick Sinclair. •Jessica Smith, ’Teresa Smith, ‘Nicole Swartz. *Brian Vanathan. •Andy Worth. Alicia Bedford, Dustin Bowman. Jenna Bryans. Megan Butler. Emily Dreyer. Megan Falconer. Joe Lan­ caster. Joanie Myers, Arica Newton, Jen­ nifer Peake, Heather Robinson, Amanda derveen Honors. 3.10 to 3.49 — Hilary Ap­ pleby. Angclia Aspinall. Angela Baker. Alicia Birman. Adam Carroll. Tiffany Davis. Janna Jackson. Blake Kornstadt. Victoria Mahmat. Jeremy Pond. Samantha Smith. Joel Strickland. Robert Bunge. Amber Dean. Nocmi Garza. Lynn McCal­ lum. Leslie McKay. Annita Smith. Mike Arnett. Jenny Burbank. Brandon Burke. Kyle Hess. Kara Hill. Jeff Jolley.. Denisha Jordan. Pat Stephens. Dianna Vanbovcn. Eric Vandcrmomlcn. Kyle Bcllgraph. Ted Greenfield. Kristi Guidct. Ashley Keeler. Josh Kceny. Kristie Krebs. Samantha Miller. David Ockcrman. Nick Taylor. Carolyn Woody and Jenny Jenkins. Honorable Mention. 3.00 to 3.09 — Mike Case. Ashley Dclinc. Amanda Seventh grade High Honors. 3.5 lo 4.0 — ‘Heath Au­ gustine. *Josh Baley. ’Jeff Beachnau. ‘Molly Bcnningficld, ‘Echo hurbank. •Casey Cady. •Chelsea Case, •Elizabeth Cassell. ‘Don Converse. ‘Rebecca Crump. •Trcvcr Davis. •Rachel Dcppc, ’Laura Dipert. •Brittney Dobbins, •Krystle Dunn. •David Eltzroth, ‘Erin Fish. ‘Joel Gib­ bons. ’Emily Heath, •Katie Hcstcrly. •Emily Hoke. ’Tiffany Howell, ’James Johnston. *Lyndsi Kenyon. *Craig Lauric, If yon see this on I2; li?7 wish her a Happy BirtWayl LEGAL NOTICES iM'tk nifty to fc BEEP FOMCIOSUM nonet M0MGAG6 SALE - DUouk has boon matte m rite condfcra of o mortgage mode by Travis L Bfuvont and Carrie L Brwcnt. hu wife, lo Bone One Financial Services. Inc., on Indiono Corporuhon, Mortgagee, doted July 25,1996. ond recorded on July 29,1996, in Uber 667, on pogo 843, Barry County Records, Michigan. ond assigned by soid Mortgagee to Aceodates Financial Services Compony, Inc. by on otiign ment doted September 11, 1996, ond recorded on October 22. 1997, Documents No. 1003074, Bony County Records, Mickigon on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo at me dote hereof the sum of Saw enty-eight Thousand Se*on Hundred Sixteen and 30/100 Dolors ($78,716 30). including interact at 16.59% per annum. Under the power of sole contained in soid mortSand the stoMe in such case made and prodded, . is hereby gwon that sad mortgage wJlbe fom- jackfgardtcr 15-21415 Ciric Center Dr. SouAfmld, Ml 48076 3953 (248) 352 7020 Whitaker and Cara Zcrbel. Honors. 3.10 to 3.49 — Chris Arm­ strong. Katie Boyer. Lucas Brehm. Jessica Chccseman. Angela Dipp. Matt Gibbons. Ben Jacobs, Danielle Long, Scott Mead. Olivia Pare*. Justin Peck. Colleen Shcllenbargcr. Jill Slocum. Keith Stoudt. Nick Strickland. Danielle Wanland. Laurence Adrianson. Sally Barry. Jared Bell. Bruce Carpenter. Brian DeVries. Jason Dipp. Grant Endsley. Kristen Garvey. David Kilmer. James Mead. Bryan Myers. Rachel Rodgers. Colin Vanwingen. Jcniphcr Wymer. Jacob Buehl. Holly Culc. Seth Higbee. Brian Hurless. Derek Krallman. Brittani Schocmcr. Latishia Stand Icr, Do­ minic Tormcn and Shccna Vaughan. Central School teacher Hrr fours may fo foittte, fol actiny M isn't ker fatty! dooad by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some pert of teem, at public vendue, at the Berry County Courthouse in the City of Heatings, Barry Counfr, Michigan, at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 1998 Soid premises ore situated in the City of Hostings, Barry County, Michigan, ond are described os: Lot 2 of HI. HENDERSHOTT ADDITION, mscepting Ao SouA 33 feet, First Addition to the City of Has­ tings, fonmriy Viloae of Hostings, according to the recorded plat Aeroce. Commonly known os 314W Stalest teCt 08-51-060-00200 The redemption period shod bo 6 months from Ao dote of such sale, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance weh 19480.600.3241a, in which cose Ao redemption period shal be 30 days from Ao date of such sate Doted: December 4,1997 Associates Financiol Services Compony. Inc. Vanburen. Kristina Welton. Molly Aiderson. /Xinanda Clinton. Jesse Doc, Brian Donnini. Courtney Fortier, Beau Furrow. Wendi Iler. Steven Sckrccki. Alicia Totten. Ashley Wanland. Tamera Alexander. Abbie Allerding. Jeff Baker. Sabrina Buck. Stacey Buck. Richard Burke 11. Amy Easey. Heather Helmer. Courtney Oakland. Rachel Pohja. Jamie Rajt. Jessica Rose, Chris Rounds, Dustin Schuch. Brooke Sheldon, Kim Shorkcy. Samantha Wallace, Leanne Etter. Andy Ferguson, Raquel Hawks, Ja­ cob Hcuss. Tcha Huss. Scan Lancaster. Andrew Mcancy, Rebekah Nicholson, Nikki Noteboom. Josh Sanders. Blaise Stanhope, Tanya Stephens. Danielle Honorable Mention. 3.00 to 3.09 — Jil­ lian Altoft. Rachael Arias. Brian Baird. Cassie Bancroft, Amber Brown. Amanda Burton. Eliza Cheeseman. Lee Dykstra. Eric Ford. Malt Glasgow. Danielle Gog­ gins. Peter Golc. James Gregory. Jessica Hayes. Brian Hcuss. Chad Kendall. Mike Kovalcik. Brian Lancaster. Bryan Lee, Michelle Miller. Victoria Pacheco. Andrenna Ray. Eli Schmidt. Jcramcy Shoe­ bridge. Holly Taggart. Keri Tcrpcning. Amber Thomas. Bethany Weeks. Brad Wentworth, Holly Wilson. Matt Windes and Tasha Woodmansee. Sixth grade High Honors. 3.5 to 4.0 — aSam Acker, ’Nick Adams. ’Malt Aspinall. •Ashley Bclson, ‘Drew Bowman. ‘Heather Carroll, ’Sarah Clevenger. *Erin Dahn. •Brian Doozan. ‘Danielle Drumm. ’Mark Fcrrall, ‘Erin Hemcrling, ‘Dan Hodges, •Hilary Hutchins, •Jeremy Lockwood, •Stephanie McNally. sLaurann Menke •Rachael Wolfe, Margo Cooklin. Jami Hayes. Emily Allen. Robert Beyer. Adam Case. Jon Daugherty. Lyndsay Dunn. Chad Ferguson. Ryan Ferguson. Jon Hollister. Jami Shilling. Heidi Arnett. Julie Cole. Christina Schorl. Greg Smith. Allicc Trout. Jon Britten. Caleb Case. Randy Haire. Heather Heinrich, Jon Henning. Jill Jolley. Scott Larsen. Matt Lipslraw. •NOTIC The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission until December 19; 1997. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator’s Office, 3rd Floor, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml Megan McGandy. Andy Richardson. Eric Schiedel. Jason Griffin. Collin Kaiser, Chastity Neil, Kristie Pratt. Pat Wilde. Frances Adkins. Kris Beckwith. Ashley Bunge. Eric Byington. Kay Carlton. Mark French. Eric Lawrence. Lucas Olmstead and Peter Swiatek. Honors. 3.10 to 3.49 — Nialla Castclcin. Samantha Hook. Ashley Miller. Justin Roll. Malt Deboer. Nick Giclarowski. Shea Hammond. Kristen Hcstcriy, Heidi Ogden. Sara Paine. Matt Pot­ ter. Laura Price. Heath Vanbclkum, Mellissa Boren. Ashley Carr. Tiffiny Easey, Erica Hubka. Briitcny Mitchell. Justin Pratt. Alisha Thompson. Andy Whitney. Sage Wilson. Cxscy Pcnncpackcr. Jamie Burkey. Erica Davis. Michelle Haines. Richund Harper. Lisa Noleboom. Mickey Ray. Sarah Reaser. Thomas Rowsc. Jon Scharping, Anna Trumble. Dceanne Wright. Jeremiah Angoli. Andrew Bolt­ house. Nicole Campbell. Erin Carpenter, Heather Mathews. Misty Matthews. Amanda Rose and Morgan Steward. Honorable Mention. 3.00 to 3.09 — Terrence Chccseman. Sara Clark. Nicole Edwards. Robert Fields. Chris Gilbert. Leona Hall. Danielle Hays. Amber Jewett Brad Kidder. Andrea Murphy. Pam Peter­ son. Nicole Prough and Katie Sclvig. •Indicates 4.0 •NOTIC The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Commission on Aging Board until December 19.1997. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's Office, 3rd Floor, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml UNITED WAY! I Thanks to you. all sorts of everyday products are being made from the paper, plastic, metal and glass that you've been recycling But to keep recycling (M) working io help protect the ■ones or mmtoam pmkimum sau MAo, Meyers, Beckett A Jones, P.LC., is aBumpting to colect o octet ond any information obtained will be used lor that purpose. Default has occurred in the conditions of a mort­ gage mode by Craig E. Timmerman ond Dione L Tim­ merman, husband and wife, mortgagors, of 4156 Joy load. Shdbyrile. Ml 49344, to United Bonk of Michi»o Mtaiigon banking corporation, mortgagee, January 6,1994, recorded in Ao Office of Reg­ ister of Deeds for Barry County, on January 10,1994, in Uber 594, Page 162 Because of said default. Ae mortgagee has aodared Ae entire unpaid amount se­ cured by soid mortgage due and payable forthwiA. As of Ae date or An notice. Acre is downed to be due for principal. interest and expenses on said mort­ gage Ae sum of $36,066.43, plus interest accruing Aereaiter. No suit or proceeding in law has been in­ stituted to recover Ae debt secured by said mortgage, ©r any port thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of Ae power of sale contained m soid mortgage, and Ao statute in such case mode ond promtod, ond to pay said Amount wiA interest, as prmridod in soid mortgage, and all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including attorneys* tees allowed by law, and oN taxes ond in­ surance premiums paid by the undersigned before sate, said mortgage wA be foreclosed by sate of Ae mortgaged premises at public sate to Ao h^hert bid­ der at me East door of Ae County Courthouse, Hos­ tings, Michigan, on Thursday, January 8, 1998, at 2.00 p.m. The premises covered by said mortgage are situ­ ated in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and ore oeserbed as follows Lot 106 of Lyndon Johncock's Plot No 1, according to Ae recorded plot thereof. os recorded in Uber 3 ot Hots on Page 93. The property is commonly known os 4156 Joy Road, Shefcyrille, Michigan Notice is further given that Ae length of the re­ demption period will be one (1) year from the date of sate, unless determined abandoned in accordance wiA MCI 600.3241a, in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of sole Doted November 25. 1997 UNITED BANK OF MICHIGAN •y MIKA. MEYERS. BECKETT & JONES. Pl C Attorneys for Mortgagee By Donwl R Kubak 200 Ottawa Avenue. N W Suite 700 Grand Rapids, MJ 49503 (6161459 3200 (12 25) environment, you need to buy those products •UY RlCYCLED. So look for products made from recycled materials and buy them h would mean the world to all of us For a free brochure write Fuv Receded Environmental 97 03 71A C ChS’m-ny Shocxm. Inc W7 �Page 18 — Th* Hatting* Banner — Thursday, December 11,1997 Suzanne Elliot's pretrial reset for Dec. 17 by Shelly Setser SxtfWriur A pretrial and prelimiary examination for the woman who crashed her CMC Jimmy into the Hastings Felpausch Food Center entrance Oct. 3. killing a Middleville man and an Alto woman, has been rescheduled to Wednesday. Dec. 17. at 9:45 am. Suzanne Elliot. 20. of Hastings, stood mute to two charges of negligent homicide al her arraignment in district court Dec. 4. She originally was scheduled for a Dec. 10 preliminary examination on the charges, and for a pretrial the same day on a charge that she was a minor with a blood alcohol level of .05 percent when the accident occurred. Because she stood fiute. a not guilty pies was entered on her behalf. Elliott has told police that she fainted just prior to the accident, after slamming her finger in lhe vehicle's door prior to entering lhe Felpausch periling lot that day. She claims she drove into the parking lot lo lay down, but instead her vehicle struck two parked cars before crashing through the store's front entrance, killing 61-year-old Margaret Hyde of Allo and pinning 39year-old Gerry Johnson of Middleville against a wall. Johnson died eight days later. The accident also caused $22,000 damage lo the store's from entrance. Elliott, who according to police still has a driver's license, remains free on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond. If convicted of the charges, she could spend up to two yean in prison and have If convicted of the charge of being a minor driving under the influence, she could receive a maximum penalty of 45 day* community service and/or a fine of $250. And, her license would be stupe ..■ded from 30 to 90 Hasting*' Nancy Morgan and Otaogo poMca officer Sam PowaS addraa* ttto crowd at Saturday night's Mother* Against Drunk Drhrino 11th annual candMght Suzanne Elliott appear* at her arraignment lad week, with her attorney, Raymond E. Beckering of Grand Rapid* Cocafoe possession charges to be sought Two men may be charged with posses­ sion of cocaine after Bany County Sheriffs Deputies discovered lhe men with the drugs in two unrelated incidences. In the first incident, a 31-year-old Shel­ byville man was found to be <u possession of cocaine when a deputy on patrol noticed him walking alongside Waler Street in Or­ angeville Nov. 21. As the deputy approached the man. the officer saw something drop to the ground which turned out to be a pill bottle con­ taining marijuana and cocaine. The man confessed to the officer that he intentionally dropped the bottle when he saw the officer's vehicle approaching. Charges are pending for possession of mar­ ijuana and possession of cocaine. And. charges of cocaine possession an pending against a Martin man who said he paid $100 for the baggy containing one to one-and-a-haif gnms of cocaine He dropped down his pantlcg after he was stopped by a Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Nov. 26. The man was originally slopped oa Lindsey Road just north of Nine Mile Road ia Orangeville Township for having an improper plate, but k was laser learned that lhe man is a car saitunan and had forgotten »take the plate when he took the car with permission. As he was walking back to his vehicle, lhe man dropped the baggy, which the offi­ cer found on the ground next to the vehicle. The man told the officer the cocaine was for hi* own, personal use aad that he was oa hi* way to * friend's home lo we the ■BATED STORAGE SNOWBABIES for sale. 7*5-2*15 or *4*45*0. « WEEK OLD CHOW Mix «I«4**-3O2 sAsr *00. ■***■ Cv idMMn b kcumI Of MXMllMMlt A Hasting* c*r plgsmau accused of sex­ and aaBar. OR *1*4*30*3*1 *1*44*4371. INC ADOPTION? WbM a WN CHEVY CAVALIER, Oar lives inclafc charch, eamp HELF WANTED: NOW ually assaulting an IE-year-old female cus­ soft tomer ^dgnti*det*eanor charges. Hasting* City Police Assistant Police Chief Mike LeadMgMItiesday. The alleged assault was reported to have taken place on property owned by the car Hfor 120 dam. Apply ia person tali RiRlikljadii 1400-7(141*3 code 45. 517-72*4*17 , •r PONTIAC GRAND AM PRODUCTION CLERK laks. Duties will ■alataaeace scheduling, utilities reemoinrlili *1*4454747. MONARCH 12-VOLT Hydralie Fewer Unit. $200 OHO. Rroror 12-Vak Hyfoanlk Uak.S130OttO.Cal 9454340L mum (*1C>423-*500 for agpti- HANOVER VILLAGE. Newer 2 bedroom vartmares is aepsrase utility rooms, can C1*-7744400l cat 201 dealership in Hastings Saturday. According to Leddy, the women had told the salesman Friday. Dec. 5. that her par­ ents planned to purchase a vehicle for her, and she persuaded the man to let her lake a vehicle home for the night to show her parents and to take for a test drive. The woman reposed that when she re­ turned the car dirty the next day, the sales­ man became "irate" when he learned that her parent* denied that they had ever in­ tended to purchase the vehicle. Leedy said the salesman allegedly told the woman she had to dean lhe car before she left, and made her ride with him to an­ other location to wash the vehicle. According to a preliminary report how­ ever, lhe salesman took the woman inside a building and kept her there for more than 12-VOLT needed, call AT Access 140042*40*3 24 horn ODO. Fanner 12-Vok Hydraulic Unit, 5I30ODO. Cal *45-93401 RETAIL CONSUMER EVALUATORS aosdodfome- MONARCH fraros. VALUE *450: STEAL $175. 41*-795-7t20. 32303. Or visit as at: STEEL BUILDING DEAL­ ERSHIPS in aetecl open aaark- 1*04 FRONT KITCHEN: area af a FORTUNE 300 Mr. Store (303) 751-4135 offer. 1400-334-7*70 AJLA. AMERICAN ABAN- ESTATE JEWELRY SALK. an hour. The mother told police that when she learned of her daughter’s apparent deception about the vehicle, she told her to take the cahared pearl necklace aad ABANDONED REPO: never ABANDONED 12* 13. FACTORY Arson ruled in Yankee firing* traler fire YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - A fire dim destroyed a double-wide house trailer al 1293 Mary Drive in the Yankee Spring* Meadows trailer park Dec. I was intentionally set, a Michigan State Police arson investigator ruled lest week. No one was home at lhe time the fire was discovered at about 6:30 p.m. The home's owners. Phillip and Sherri Pratto. are separated aad live in other towns, according lo a report by the Michigan Slate Police. Anon investigator Jim Curren determined that a flammable liquid was used to stmt the blaze in the southwest bedroom of the home, located in the center of the Yankee Springs Township trailer park, according to police. "Curren did not believe there was any other point at which the fire was set." said Trooper Sandra Larsen in her report. "The use of accelerant indicated that this fire was humanly set." Thomapple Township Fire Chief Robert Woodard told police, that the southwest bedroom of the home was engulfed in flames when his department -. trived on the scenr. and tint the entire interior ceiling of the home was on fire along the southwest bedroom. The incident remains under investigation. HASTINGS - A sum of money was located in the parking lot behind Bosley Pharmacy M 11* S. Jefferson St. in Hastings Sunday and police would like to return the money to its rightful owner. Anyone with information about thi lost money should contact officer Rick Argo of the Hastings City Police Department. SBo motor stolon from faun HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP - A silo motor worth more tharf $1.*00 was taken from a farm last month in lhe 3000 block of South Broadway, according to a car beck to the dealership Saturday morn­ ing. She then asked a friend in Hastings to go to the dealership to make sure her daughter was in fad returning Ute vehicle. Upon arriving at the dealership, the friend learned that the salesman aad the woman had taken lhe car lo another loca­ tion and went there to find the woman. The friend allegedly found lhe door to the build­ ing locked and when he banged on die door, report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. The motor, used lo power lhe unloading mechanism in a Harvestore silo, was taken the salesman came to the door "red faced." The salesman has denied assaulting the suspended license, according to a report by the Bany County Shenffs Department. Brian Jeffrey Engle. 24. of 6649 Woodland Road, was taken lo Pennock Hospital after the 3:30 a.m. accident, which also injured Matthew David Demoed. 24. of 1131 woman, claiming that lhe she consented to Hometown USA, 1400-533-7*70_____________ A memory and hop* tree along with a frame containing photo* of thoee loat kt drunk driving crashes were on display al the MADOvigl County Jail. 7*34*15 mb. 7*54*15 er *4*45*0 thug. He was arrested for having open intoxi­ cant* in his vehicle aad lodged ia the Bany being touched, said Leedy. The incidem raaains under investigmion. Regardless of credk bislory. coll for same-dey approval. CaronaFala* Mertgojt CASH MS7I1-800-968-2221 sometime between Nov. 18 and Nov. 20. Police have no suspects and lhe incident remains under investigation. WOODLAND TOWNSHIP - A Woodland man injured when his car left Cemetery Road near Eaton Highway, struck a tree and rolled over Thanksgiving Day may be charged with drunk driving, having open intoxicants in his vehicle and driving on a Wellman Rood. Woodland. According to police. Engle refused to take a preliminary breath test, but a search warrant allowed police to obtain a blood sample 2 1/2 hours after the accident. The results were unavailable al press time. Police found numerous open liquor containers and beer cans inside lhe vehicle al the time of the accident. Both men were treated at Pennock Hospital and released and both had been wearing seat belts when the accident occurred. Engle was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure lo appear in court from the Ionia Post of lhe Michigan Stale Police. Police probing Christmas tree larceny BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. AU BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP - A large Christmas tree was reportedly stolen between 3 and 4 a.m. Saturday. Dec. 6, according lo a report by the Hastings Post of lhe Michigan Stele Police. 1400-3*7-0033. West Mich. BANK REPO: 3 bedroom. 2 PAINO LESSONS: case for bored fingers. call Bonnie Dobbins, *l*44g-315> FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS: represent several PIANO TUNING repair^ rebaildwg. Fstimttrs Jee Ml* hnndreda to choree from. l-*00-53*-7*70_____________ registered ILUD. APPROVED 3bd, 2 TIDY HOME CLEANING According to police, the tree was taken from Granny’s Store at 50135 Bedford Rond. A resident of the Baltimore Township trailer park allegedly witnessed three juveniles dragging the tree away from the store. The tree was valued at $18. The incident remains under investigation. *1*-243 3*12 laaer, technician Woman pinned between two vehicles MIDDLEVILLE - Although information was sketchy al press lime, preliminary reports revealed that a woman suffered leg injuries in front of 119 E. Main St. Sunday when she became trapped between two cars that were parallel parked at about 9:15 p.m. Middleville police officer Nick Seifert, who handled lhe accident was unavailable at taeadry. Will clean homes. to: H-R 1*00^53*7*70. press time and no other information was available. beaded. Call MI-150* or I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-12-18.pdf e06540d5233e80c3be369308f2a4ed17 PDF Text Text M5TfflGSPUFllCt|BW„ H-Mwss Frosh wrestler shines in dehut CHUSmsi Antierless deer See Page 11 See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. DECEMBER 18.1S07 VOLUME 144. NO. 50 News Briefs PRICE 50* County’s fund balance may be over $1 million by Elalae Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners expects to have a jeneral fund balance of more than 51 million when 1998 is over. The anticipated 51.024.569 fund balance would not be a county record, "but it's The Fnt Fndxy fonan mm aoMh will have to be held oa the lirnad |W*y berawe of *e holiday n*ina ‘ JaaMi Piao. oegaaizcr of the close." County Administrator Michael Brown said Wednesday When this Financial year comes to a close Dec. 31. the county projects a fund ■oadtly eerie*, raid the ent fint May oa the calendar wrS be oa Jea. 2. th* day after New Year**. aad anay balance of 5923.156. Those are the expectations incorporated in the 1998 general fund budget adopted last week without comment by the County Board. General fund expenditures arc people will not have reteraed from vacation tripe or may (till be iavolved ia a***anal activitic*. . So Me aaM Rrat Friday, which anil feature Midtigaa Secretary of State Democratic Party caadidate Job* Aartm, it achaduted far boob Friday, Jan. 9, at the Thomae Jeflereoa Hail, career of Grace aad fcflenoa atreete ia Haatiag*. : The Felpaaech Hometow* :fbermacy, lorated ia Haha'e Food ■ Coater ia Laho Qdaaea* ha* acgatrad ft* pnacripuoae from Brad** Deep. i Tranafcn of ail former Bradee Drag preacriptioM were netted Wedaaeday. Bradee caatomen aow may pick ap pnacriptioa refills at Felpaasch Hoawtowa Pharmacy iaaida Haha'e. They ahould bring ia their Bradee vi*l* er pteecriptioa nunften wh*a toady far aeMto. ' Felpaaech also operate* ia-ttore pheraracim ia Hastate, Albion, Ealoa Rapid*. Jacksoa. Ma*oa aad the Lakeview store ia Battle Creek. a* - m nOBy IrUBBy ' The Holly Trolley will be ia Hastiegr to offer rides every aight except Dec. 21 from aow throagh Christtam Eve. The ride* will be available from 6 to 10 p.m. The route will ba through residential areas aad will include winning eatrie* ia the Haatiags Area Chamber of Commerce s holiday Irghdag contest. The trolley will be beck ia Goa Lake area oa Sunday cveaiag. Dec. 21. The Holly Trolley stop will be ia from of the Barry County Courftoure. where frequent pickups are made. The rides coat 50 cents apiece. iBfiUuVB pact at Lakewood Lynne Hilton and Supt. Steve Secor, chief negotiator* for the Lakewood Education Aasociatioa aad Lakewood Board of Educatioa, respectively. have announced tentative agreement on a two-year contract settlement. The pact, which was proposed by a mediator, includes a 2.25 percent iacreaae ia pay for teacher* ia both the 1997-98 aad 1998-99 academic yean. Alao included in the agreement is resolution of a number of issuer, including instructional minutes and elementary teachers' preparation time, typographical errors, the 1997-98 calendar, parent-teacher conference schedule, substitute teacher policy and seniority and flex scheduling for non­ instruction bargaining unit members The tentative agreement now is subject to ratification nest month by the school and rank and filer members . of the teachers' union. The Lakewood teachers have been working under the terms of their old contract since it expired last July I. (More BRIEFS cont. page 2) projected at a 4 percent increase over the 1997 budget. That's 1 percent less than lalAaaulm aaaeMa IhdhlLfMf CnUtsn wonoor uenas wnn nooaay joy A chance to chai with Santa, eyeball to eyeball, is a happy moment for most youngsters, and Jacob Steidie. 4. seemed delighted to tec Santa about his wish list Wednesday morning. Steidie was among the 19 children who attended a Christmas party, sponsored by Healthy Famdies/Barry County - a program ottered through the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hasting*. For other party photos, see page 12. originally proposed last month. Only "minor changes from the initial (recommended) budget were made." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said after the meeting. "We didn't change it that much from the public hearing.* Proposed 1998 revenues are now projected at 58.536.150. up slightly more than anticipated several weeks ago because of additional expected reimbursemoas from the Stale Court Administrator's Office. Anticipated expenditures for 1998 are now 58.434.737. That's 594.124 less than when the budget public hearing was held last month. The proposed expenditures had been pegged at 58528.861 Commissioner Rod Goebel, the board's Finance Committee chairman, had said last month that he hoped the committee could shave some of the suggested spending before the budget was adopted because the proposed 1998 expenditures had nearly equaled anticipated revenue. The revised budget gives the board "xome flexibility." Goebel said after last week's meeting. "It was work... we had a couple of special (Finance) meetings and a regular one. . "We've got a pretty good team here,* Goebel said. "I don't think anybody is real satisfied... Everybody is still in pursuit of happiness." Sen HMD BALANCE. cmUrh* 2 First dog search held at Hastings Schools by Mary Waner Staff Writer The first search of Hastings Middle School and Hastings High School by drug­ delecting dogs took place last Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. school Superintendent Carl Schoessel announced at Monday's school board meeting. The dogs discovered very small amounts of marijuana in three cars parked in the high school parking lot, according to Hastings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy and high school Principal Steve Harbison. A bullet also was found in one of the three vehicles where marijuana was discovered. Two or three marijuana seeds were found Leedy said police will not seek criminal charges against the three students in whose vehicles marijuana was discovered, it was not illegal for the bullet to be in the vehicle, he said, but is against school rules banning weapons on campus. Schoessel said the dogs are trained to detect several substances, such as gunpowder, alcohol, illegal drugs and prescription medications. As a result, he said, a tout of 10 searches were made of student lockers and eight searches made of vehicles after dogs gave the "alert" that they'd detected something. Eighteen students were called out of classrooms when dogs gave an "alert" in one vehicle. Leedy said. In a second vehicle, a "very minute** amount of, marijuana was discovered. In a third involving their locker cr vehicle. Schoessel said students were told that the dogs may have given the alert because of vehicle, Harbison said, a very small amount of marijuana was found and a prescription medication, or because traces bullet was discovered underneath a scat. Schoessel said the student drivers of the vehicles in which the marijuana was found were suspended for 10 days. They can reduce their suspensions to five days if they undergo substance abuse counseling. According to Leedy, the student in whose vehicle the bullet was found said the bullet was there because he'd recently gone hunting. of gunpowder were left on clothing from * bullets stored there previously, esc. Nothing was discovered in any of the lockers. Schoessel said. The general reaction of students when they were called out of class to open their lockers was to indicate they had "done nothing wrong." he said. Schoessel said having their lockers Sm SEARCH cenUmred mi pap 2 Key Club will carol for cans Can you spare a couple of cans of food for the Hastings High School Key Club? Key Club members are hoping Hastings residents can. when dub member* travel from home to home tonight (Thursday) singing Christmas carol* and a*king for canned food to donate to needy families for Christmas. From left. Key Club co­ president Emily Mead, co-president Casey Anderson, treasurer Sarah Bekgraph and secretary Phil Goto practice their caroling. Story line brings ‘X-Files’ to Coats Grove patch and photos of the patrol cars, he said. He also worked with them on obtaining duplicate badges for their actors to don in the show, which stars David Duchovny in the leading role of FBI agent Fox Mulder and Anderson, as agent Dana Scully. The X-Filcs is regularly, filmed in Van­ couver. said the show's publicist. Steven Skelly Sober Staff Writer The little burg of Coats Grove, situated by in four townships northeast of Hastings, will be the setting when the "X-Files" airs on the Fox Television network Jan. 11 at 9 p.m.. said Joanne Service, assistant to ex­ ecutive producer Chris Carter Wednesday. The town will be recreated when the episode is filmed in Vancouver. Canada, according to Barry County Undersheriff Melnick of Los Angeles. Though Ford could not reveal the story­ line. he did note that the show will feature two deputies in Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment uniforms who go into a school room to arrest a student. "I'm not sure if the school is supposed to he in Coats Grove or Coats Grove is where the crime was committed." said Ford. No other information was available at press time. The X-Filcs is a highly rated, weekly television scries produced by 20th Century Fox. focusing on extra terrestrials, the Don Ford, who was contacted by Service last month as she sought to obtain descrip­ tions of their uniforms, patrol car decals and badges as props for the episode. "We did get clearance from the sheriffs department to portray them in the show." said Service. Service said she was not sure how writer Jessica Scott became aware of Coats Grove and Scott could not be reached for com­ ment. It is speculated, however, the show's star. Gillian Anderson, may have suggested it because she is reportedly from Grand Rapids and is familiar with the area. "They're going to re-create our patrol car and uniforms and the village of Coats Grove.” said Ford. They have everything from badges to name tags and a shoulder patch. They sent me a script to make sure that they were using the uniforms in a way I approved of. Thcyirc very nice people." Ford provided the studio with pho­ tographs of deputies in uniform, a shoulder paranormal and government conspiracies and coverups. The show's ongoing theme is "Trust no one." �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 18, 1997 Fourth-grader suspended for having knife at school The Hastings School Board Monda> voted to put a l()-ycar-old Southeastern fourth-grader who brought a 3 3/4-inch knife blade to school on long-term suspension. The board did so in open session after a closed disciplinary hearing on the matter. The student will probably be out for the rest of the school year, and will have to apply for rc-admitlance for the 1998-99 school year. Schoessel said. According to Hastings Deputy Police Chief Mike Leedy, students reported to school authorities Dec. 4 that the 10-ycarold was brandishing the knife in front of them. The next day. Dec. 5. school officials discovered the blade in the boy’s wallet. It did not have a handle. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel said students have been discovered to have knives at school in previous years, with the average being about one knife a year. Since he's been superintendent, he said, there has only been one incident of a gun being discovered on campus. In that case, he said, the student stepped on school property with the gun. was immediately reported, and the gun was subsequently taken away and the student suspended. The high school student handbook News Briefs prohibits the possession, use. or threat to use any weapon or instrument capable of inflicting bodily injury. The first violation of the rule can result in a three-day suspension, possible expulsion, and/or having the matter referred to the legal authorities. A second violation of the rule by the same student can result in a 10-day suspension, possible expulsion, and/or possible referral of the iqatter to police. Schoessel said the severity of the discipline for bringing weapons on campus or for certain other infractions of school policy is determined by the school board. "Each case is considered on its own individual merits." he said. Schoessel said the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act prohibits him from discussing what occurred in the closed hearing prior to the board's decision to suspend the boy. so he could not say why the board chose to give the 10-ycar-old a long-term suspension, rather than a shorter suspension. Because of the privacy act. he is not allowed to discuss the boy's disciplinary history and could not say whether the knife incident was a first offense, which could have resulted in as little as a three-day suspension according to the district's Folk singer to be at Arby’s Recording artist Wally Pleasant will Key Club carols for cans tonight be featured in a special show. "Christmas with Uncle Wally." at 8 Hastings residents should be ready to toss a few canned goods to Christmas carolers appearing at their residences this evening (Thursday, Dec. 18). The Hastings High School Key Club is conducting its annual "Caroling for Cans" campaign. Groups of club members will be caroling throughout the city in hopes of Hastings. Pleasant, of Lansing, has released four CDs. His most recent effort is collecting food, which will be donated to area agencies such as Love Inc. Caroling begins al 6 p.m. p.m. Friday at Arby's Restaurant in "Wally World." which features the song "The Day Ted Nugent Killed All the Animals." Steve Reid, coordinator of the show, said Pleasant's material is geared to college students, but people of all ages enjoy his comedy and folf songs. Admission charge for the show will a S3 cover charge. There is limited seating. Christmas music set at Showcase An evening of ChHttmas mwic, -.featuring CheryLJewell. Dnag Caphiaa'. Orog^Wbec. Bonnie Briggs. Tammy J. Richardson and Denny Myers will be presented at 6:30 tonight at the Musicians Showcase al Arby's in Hastings. Jewell. Chapman and Bugbec have released national albums. The Briggses, of Kalamazoo, will be making their first appearance at the Showcase. They will do their own songs and provide backup Jewell, who also hails from Kalamazoo. Bugbcc is from Freeport. Myers and Richardson, both from Hastings, arc Showcase veterans. All of the artists arc expected to perform traditional and contemporary Christmas music. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Legal aid offered to senior citizens Lakewood Choral Society to start The Lakewood Area Choral Society will begin its 13th season with the start of rehearsals at 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 5. in the Lakewood High School choir room. The choral society boasts a rosier of more than 100 singers from communities in western and central Michigan. Its membership campaign. "Come Sing with Us." will be initiated for anyone interested Jan. 5 and 19. Information about the society and its activities will be available at that time. Performance highlights of the 1998 season will include sacred concerts in Lansing, the Lakewood community and Grand Haven, and a pops concert al the opera house. The choir also will sing the national anthem at several sporting events, including a West Michigan Whitecaps baseball game. For more information, call director Robert C. Oster at 374-8868. The Legal Services Organization of South Central Michigan will provide legal advice and counsel without charge to senior citizens from 10 a.m. to noon Friday. Dec. 19, al the Commission on Aging office at 120 N. Michigan Ave. in Hastings. Legal Services, which provides legal assistance to low income and elderly people in several counties, is funded by a corporation with the same name, the State Bar of Michigan and the local United Way. Ils mission is to give low income and elderly people in the area competent legal aid. Woodland recycling site is discontinued The Woodland Township recycling Mte will no longer offer the service on the third Saturday of each month. Woodland Township Clerk Cheryl Allen said Hastings Sanitary Service did not offer a recycling contract when its onc-ycar agreement with the township expired recently. She added that the Woodland Township Board solicited bids, but only one was received, from Waste Management Services, for $300. which was a significant jump from the previous agreement ot SI25 The bid was not accepted Township residents now may take clear glass, tin cans, newspapers and plastic milk jugs io Hastings Sanitary Service on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Another site that is open seven days a week is at the industrial incubator on East State Street in Hastings. Neither weapons rule. In a March 1997 article in the Hastings Reminder, Ruth Zweifler. executive director of the Student Advocacy Center in Ann Arbor, said there is a certain faction of people in Michigan and other states who disapprove of using suspension and expulsion as a means of enforcing school rules. "Schools and society are generally in a punishing mode." she said. "There's not a lot of inclination to resolve issues creatively." She said a 1995 Michigan law requires that students in kindergarten through fifth grade be expelled for a minimum of 90 days and students in sixth through 12th grades be expelled for 180 days if they arc caught with weapons in scIkxiI. "1 don't advocate weapons in school." she said, "but to put (the students) out of school is astonishingly stupid." Schoessel said the 1995 law mandating The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have chicken dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Dec. 19. al the Hastings High School cafeteria. Cost will be $5 per person and children ages 6 and under will be free. Tickets arc available from Kiwanis members or at the door. The dinner will include baked chicken (three pieces for adults and two for children), mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll and butter, cookies, milk or coffee. Proceeds will go to funding Kiwanis community service projects. Dinner and concert* planned for tonight The Hastings High School Music Department will have its first annual 'Dinner and a Concert" from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Dec. 18) at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The event will include a Swiss steak dinner, a "live juke box" by choir members and the "Jazzy Little Christ­ mas" concert by the high school jazz band All proceeds will go to the choir’s trip to Disneyland. /Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. Tickets arc available al the high school office and site charges a user's fee to accept from all choir and band students. For more information, call 948­ recyclable materials. 4409. arc not able to function in the traditional school environment a way to continue their caught with weapons have to balance concern for the needs of individual students with concern for other students and staff members. "We have to take whatever steps are Schoessel said. "But sometimes some students can't function in the environment necessary to protect our students and staff members," he said. He said finding alternatives to suspension and expulsion of students is "something we always look al." "That’s why we tried to enhance the alternative education program by moving it off-campus." he said. (The alternative education program provides students who education. Prior to its removal off-campus, some students were requesting a transfer |o the Caledonia school district, where an offcampus alternative education program was available.) ’j "We're in the business of trying to keep kids in school, not kick them out«" we provide." He said the district works with parents whose children have been suspended or expelled to relocate the students to "another educational setting." ’I Sometimes other school districts will consent io admit the students, he said. .At times parents opt to home school the children. Occasionally arrangements Me made to have students receive their school assignments and do them at home. • FUND BALANCE may be over million, cont. Bailey agreed that the adopted budget is "lighter than what we'd like." However, he $552331 project. A Michigan Department of Corrections grant paid for $160,000 of said. "The budget is good." Some concessions were made in areas that the board wanted to fund with more the jail expansion. Another new expenditure is $20300 for the county's share of paying for half the expenses of hiring a gypsy moth coordina­ money, Bailey said. For instance. "Wc didn't pul into building rehab." he said. There is a possibility that the board, yet this year, will earmark $50,000 to $60,000 of surplus general funds for building rehabilitation, he said. "We don't want it (building rehabilitation) to go down, but we're running fairly close on our projections this year... but we haven't closed down month of November." Replacing additional windows in the county courthouse is expected to drain the building rehabilitation fund to a zero balance plus take $42,056 from the general fund. This year the first phase of the window project was completed on the garden level and first floor of the building. Of the increased proposed revenue from the Slate Court Administrative Office, "we thought we were going »o get $150,000 but it ends up to be $230,000 so we budgeted an additional $50,000 on the revenue side. We didn't budget the full amount because you never know if you're going to get it." One way proposed 1998 expenditures were whined Aown< was’to postpone tor with Allegan County. Gypsy moth in­ festation has increased in both counties and the coordinator is expected to help develop Expenses for items called "county-wade projects" are the highest al $80,317 in foe capital budget. Budgeted are ’»a replacemcnt/upgradc of the phone systafo "to expand use," annual debt repayment general ledger software, and Phase II of the courthouse window replacement. The Sheriffs Department is set to receive $38,160 to recondition two existing patrol a program io combat the problem. The largest source of projected county revenue continues to he taxes, which are expected to be $4,669 million in 1998. cars, purchase an existing lease vehicle aad lease two new vehicles for two detectives. Probate Court is scheduled to receive $24,150 to replace a department vehicle and Federal and state funds are the second largest source of county income and are es­ timated at $2,128 million next year. The biggest chunk of county expendi­ tures. revised to $5.4 million, are purchase a copy machine, office furniuide and cellular telephones. H "The proposed budgets will require a dx levy of 4.9776 mills for general fudd operations, which is .0225 mills less than earmarked for costs for "Central Services." such as the County Sheriffs Department including the jail and road patrol, the courts, prosecutor's office, child care costs, register of deeds, land information services, last year's levy due to the Hcadldc Rollback. This millage levy will generate some $4,640,793 in property taxes for tike general fund, an amount which is nearly $233,000 more than the current year's tax drain commissioner and animal control. Expenditures in the board’s capital budget revenue." Brown said in a commissioners. letter to are projected at $241,888. The amount is lower than the $359,768 requested by departments. SEARCH in schools, continued searched "probably did* frighten the states that "students and jAir Modems. "W< caHad aH the parents of the kids to etplaln that their son or daughter parents/guardians are resfotded thatgjy lockers and storage spaces are the propnffy Regardless of available funding, he noted that the board probably would not be ready to made a decision about the direction of economic development for about six was not in trouble." he said. He said the principals at both schools indicated to him that the majority of parents contacted were "appreciative of what wc were doing and understood the situation." Schoessel said the dog handlers making of the school system and at no time doe* the system relinquish its exclusive control of such lockers and spaces provided for the convenience of students. FurthermoK. months anyway. Proposed expenditures also were lowered for the county jail staff because the the searches said they work with nearly 50 schools in the area, "and they tell us that only one other school had a record as good Sheriffs Department has been asked to wail six months before it hires two additional as ours." With a combined total of more than 1,800 students in the middle and high schools, Schoessel said, the district implementatiOh of a new economic development program for six months at a cost savings of about $30,000. Bailey said. corrections officers for the jail. Bailey said the jail expansion project "won't be done and wc'rc not running to capacity now save us $38,400." Adding an administrative assistant position in county administration also is thought the fact that no drugs, alcohol or weapons were found within the schools was "quite an accomplishment." Conducting the search was a private firm from Grand Rapids called Interquest. The dog handlers arc not police officers. The on hold for at least 90 days. "We save 523.800 for an assistant in the administration office if we wait 90 days before we hire anybody... It may take search cost the district $235. Other searches arc planned for later on in the year, but the total amount of searches to be done and the dates and times they will occur are being longer to find a person. We figure those arc kept secret so students are not forewarned. Under the "search and seizure" section of the high school student handbook, school officials may search a student, student lockers and desks, and other student property. Such property includes students' vehicles and personal effects, such as purses, book bags and athletic bags. The handbook states that "students should not expect privacy regarding items placed in/on school property because school property is subject to search al any time by school officials." A special school board policy on searches enacted Aug. 25 in anticipation of the canine searches this school year also anyway. Instead of hiring the two new people right away, that six months will savings," Bailey said. "Regarding capital expenditures, "we Kiwanis plan* chicken dinner suspensions for weapons allows students to avoid expulsion if they can show to the school board that they didn't know they had the weapon, they didn't intend to use the article as a weapon, or if the student had permission to have the weapon on school property. Schoessel said decisions regarding dispositions of cases where students are elected to wait one more year on two copy machines" and not purchase another file cabinet for administrative use. For the future. Bailey said the board will be discussing with department heads the possibility of implementing "indirect costs." There arc "a lol of costs that we don't charge (to departments). As an example, he said. "911 has millage to operate on. but wc provide a lol of services (without charging). But wc could bill them just to gel a cost back." Such procedures would provide a way to be "more accurate on how much each department costs." The County Board’s purchase of the Hastings City Hall building and property is a large new 1998 expenditure. Brown has estimated the 1998 cost for the purchase to be 576.002. which would be the first of seven annual payments of an installment purchase agreement. The total cost is 5425.000 and the county has applied S25.000 cash toward the purchase. "Die installment contract was awarded to Hastings City Bank last week. Hastings City Bank was the lowest of four bidders with an interest rate of 4.85 percent for each of the seven years. The net interest cost will be $71339.56. Proposed general fund expenditures primarily maintain existing staff levels in county departments during 1998. Brown has noted that contracts with the Courthouse Employees Association and the corrections officers expire at the end of the year and that salary increases will not be included in the department budgets until they have been determined through negotia­ tions. County jail expansion, a new expense, is also prorated in the 1998 budget. The first annual debt payment is $70,382 lor the students should have no expectation of privacy in such spaces, and periodic general inspections of such lockers and spaces may be conducted by school authorities for any reason at any time, without notice, without student/parent/guardian consent, and without a search warrant. "Also, students and |heir parents/ guardians are reminded that using the school parking lots is a privilege and vehicles parked in school lots may be searched by school authorities as a result of reasonable suspicion." Leedy said police arc not allowed to search student vehicles without legal probable cause to do so. Schoessel said when the canines give their "alert" that they have delected something in a vehicle, it constitutes probable cause for school officials to search the vehicle. During the four-hour search last Thursday, students were not allowed hallway passes, to ensure the privacy of those whose lockers were being searched, according to Harbison. However, the school was not subjected to an official "lockdown." in which classroom doors are locked so no one can enter (it doesqU prevent students or staff from leaving the classroom.) Such lockdowns would only be necessary in the event there was someone in the building who presented an immediate threat to students' safety, such as someone carrying a weapon. Harbison said. • Attention Readers... Early DEADLINE for the next two issues of The Banner Please have news/ad copy in our office by Mondays (Dec. 22 and 29) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 18, 1997 - Page 3 Barry United Way celebrates virtual campaign victory by David T. Young Editor Bonnie Ballinger, executive director of the Barry County United Way. announced last Thursday morning that this year’s campaign has virtually met its ambitious goal of $376,000. “Last year, wc raised $342,000. and this year 1 thought $350,000 would be a viclory." she said at the annual United Way victory celebration. “Barry County, you showed me. and we’re not done yet.” She told her audience that $369,000. or 98 percent of the goal, has been raised thus far and some campaigns aren’t quite finished yet. "So today." she pointed out. "we are $25,000 over last year." Ballinger said that t!»osc who contributed io the United Way can feel good this 1 holiday season because it is a gift "that will last all year." Dr. Larry Blair, who was co-chair of this year's drive with Traci Downs, told the victory celebration audience, "When the campaign committee and the board of directors set the goal (of $376,000). I thought they were offering Traci and me as sacrificial lambs. Now I understand the degree of enthusiasm, volunteerism and organization of Bonnie and the United •Way. 1 was proud to participate. This was really a good experience." The victory celebration Thursday morning was a way to congratulate agencies, organizations, industries, businesses and individuals for their contributions to a winning effort. Recognized as "Most Valuable Players” in their categories for largest increases in . giving for 1997 over 1996 were business. Kmart and Plumb's Grocery; education. Hastings Area School System and the Kellogg Community College Fchsenfeld . Center, financial. Hastings City Bank and ..National Bank of Hastings; insurance. Coleman Agency and Hastings Mutual Insurance; industry. E.W. Bliss. Flcxfab FHI. Local 397. Viking. E. Tyden AB. Tyden Seal and Local 5965 and Bradford White and Local 1002; public agencies. City of Hastings and Local 1910 and Consumers Energy and Local 257; and professional. Thornapple Ophthalmology and employees. Earning excellence, gold, silver and bronze awards for employee contribution campaigns were: Excellence — Barry County Telephone Company; Bradford White Corporation and UAW Local 1102; Buckland Insurance; Coleman Insurance Agency; Consumers Energy and Utility Workers Local 257; E. W. Bliss; Felpausch Corporate Office; Flcxfab. FHI and UFGM Local 397; Hastings City Bank; Hastings Manufacturing and UAW Local 138; Hastings Mutual Insurance; Kellogg Community College, Fehscnfcld Center; Kmart; National Bank of Hastings; Plumb’s; Thornapple Ophthalmology; Viking Corp., E. Tyden AB Inc., Tyden Seal and Local 5965; and YMCA of Barry County. Gold — Barry County chapter. American Red Cross; Barry County; Thornapple Kellogg Schools; Thornapple Manor; Barry Intermediate School District; City of Hastings. AFL-CIO AFSCME Local 1910; Delton Kellogg Schools; Hastings Area School System; MainStrcct Savings Bank; and Hospital Purchasing Service. Silver — Hastings Fiberglass; Barry County Cooperative Extension Office; Family and Children’s Services of Barry County; and Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Youngsma. Bronze — Barry-Eaton District Health Department; Delton Felpausch; Food Bank of South Central Michigan. Gerald R. Ford Council. Boy Scouts of America; J-Ad Graphics; J.L. Schwartz Insurance Agency; Lakewood Public Schools; Maple Valley Schools and Pennock Hospital. In residential and corporate gifts. Hastings Manufacturing. E. Tyden AB Inc. and Flcxfab Horizons FHI all were given the Alexis dcTouqueville award. The residential and corporate gifts See UNHED WAY, centiMMd pap 5 Two of the top corporate givers for the campaign were (from left) Tom Groos representing E. Tyden AB Viking and Sally Seeber of Hastings Manufacturing, shown with drive co-chairs Dr. Larry Blair and Traci Downs. Receiving gold awards tor employee giving were (from left) Jo Stebbins of Hastings Area Schools. Jill Diephouse of MainStreet Savings Bank. Dave Tossava of the City of Hastings and AFSCME Local 1910, Jackie Schmitz from Thomapple Kellogg Schools. Tom Mohler of the Barry Intermediate School District. Michael Brown of Barry County, and Rita Pitts and Debbie Bechtel of Thomapple Manor, shown with drive co-chair Trad Downs. Awards of Excellence for employee campaigns were presented to (from left) Paul Jordan. Dan Vroman and Tom Groos of E. Tyden AB, Viking and Local 5965; Sandy Carlson of the YMCA; Lorraine Palmer of Thomapple Ophthalmology; Sally Seeber and another representative ol Hastings Manufacturing and Local 138; Tim Sleevi ol Kellogg Community College; Loma Dickinson of Hastings Mutual Insurance; Gary Buckland ol the Buckland Insurance Agency; Brenda Teegardin of Felpausch; Tracy AHerding. Consumers Energy; Carol Rogers. E.W. Bliss; Terry Beard. Barry County Telephone; Renee Stockham, Consumers Energy Local 257 Most Valuable Players in the public agency division ol the campaign were (from left) Frank Campbel and Dave Tossava of the City of Hastings and Local 1910 AFSCME. and Tracy AHerding and Renee Stockham of Consumers Energy and Local 257, shown with drive co-chairs Dr. Larry Blair and Trad Downs. Jan Harlough (left), representing the Barry County Cooperative Extensive Service, receives one of the silver awards tor employee campaign giving from Trad Downs and Dr. Larry Blair, campaign co-chairs. Representatives of the campaign committee honored were (from left) John FehsenteW. Matt Thompson, Mary Campbell- McKiernan and Barbara Wright, shown with drive co-chairs Dr. Larry Blair and Trad Downs. Receiving 'Most Valuable* honors in the education division of the campaign were (from left) Jo Stebbins of Hastings Area Schools. Connie Dawe of Kellogg Community College. Elizabeth Forbes ol the Barry Intermediate School District, with drive co-chair Traci Downs. Leadership givers included (from left) Lorraine Palmer of Thornapple Ophthalmology, Deb Kalmink of MainStreet Savings Bank. John Jacobs ol J-Ad Graphics. Alice Jones. Loma Dickinson and Terry Beard, with drive co-chairs Dr. Larry Blair and Traci Downs. I �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 18, 1997 agro by Tim Zwart, Ed. D. IlKBST Lkmed Psycholoebl [LETTERS.,.from cur readers The Case of the “Christmas War” Dear editor: Whoever heard of 'The Christmas War?" Most everyone has heard the familiar lines "Peace on earth, good will toward men.” Then with a sudden hunt of reality, <:ur minds echo the familiar headlines from the news, shootings, hatred, prejudice, envy, vengeance, deceit, war. crime, and all those wiwd** that mock the concept of. "Peace on earth, goodwill toward men. Fur a few moments, let us research the case of ’The Christmas War.”' One of the great battles of ’The Christmas War" was fought approximately 2000 years ago. However, this was not the beginning. You remember how King Herod, upon hearing of the birth of this babe called ’King of the Jews." mustered all the subtle deception he could gath­ er. and inquired of the wise men. "Where the Christ was to he b<xn.”Then when they told him. "in Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is writ­ ten by the prophet " He at once began his strat­ egy of war. He sent the wise men to Bethlehem, saying to them. Go and search carefully for the young child, and when you have found him. bring back word to me. that I may come and worsFup Him also." (Herod's war lie). Now just one of the amazing providential abilities of Herod's opposition was. they knew his plans, though be had apparently told no one of his secret plan to kill the babe born in Bethlehem. These wise men. "being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way." Herod, of course, was not yet ready to concede defeat, so he naturally switched to plan "B." 'Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men. was exceedingly angry, and he sent fixth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from 2 years old and under, accord­ ing to the time which he had determined from the wise men." You probably know how this saiamc strategy of Herod also failed because the Opposition had already warned Joseph <»« Herod’s subtle plan. The babe, his mother. Mary, and his legal father. Joseph, had departed for Egypt, having been A few examples off good humor T> tin adilar There Is both good humor sod bad humor. Good humor is harmless amusemam. causing one to laugh or smile. Bad humor can be extremely cruel and harmful, as in leasing and in laughing “at” instead of “with” another. Here's some good humor. In the leading of a will "Being of sound mind atjftif Mfr.1 J#** *■ my mtmey.” “1 gjp .- jljWybe ten minidja, Ar ■fv‘*fcMRaa*BtMdown lo da ay shoelaces. I ask myself "Is there anything else I need to do while down here!" Tell the truth even if you have lo lie. The poo* ye have with ye always, but the rich go away in the summertime. The weather gets so hot and dry the trees fol­ low the dog around. Justine McClean Hastings Hasting* was home for Dr. Logan Dear air: On behalf of the emire Logan family. I would like to thank you for the excellent ankle about Wesley G. Logan The ankle was very well written and told a great deal about Dad's activities in Hastings and Barry County. Even though Dad has been array from Hastings fur the past several years, it was nice tn see that he is still well remembered and that he left a lasting contnbution in the community Although I was only 7 yean oid when the fam­ ily moved lo Hastings. I can remember how excited Dad was to be returning to Hastings to begin his practice of medicine. His enthusiasm for Hastings rubbed off on me aad my family. Even though ray wife and I have been away from Hastings for many yean, can children grew up resuming "home so Cook Rind" fix special occasions with Dad and Mother. Thank you again for the excellent ankle. Il was appreciated David B. Logan Salisbury. N.C. warned in a drcam. Herod and his forces Iom that battle, but they haven’t yet given up on The ChriMma* War.” King Herod lost that battle with the Baby. But the war rages on. The next 30 plus years of 'The Christmas War" arc described in these words. "He was in the world, and the world was made through Him. and the world did not know Him. He came to His own. and His own did not received Him But as many a\ received Him. to them He gave the right to become children of God. even to those who believe in His name, who were bom. not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man. but of God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:10-14. This battle plan lasted for some 33 1/2 years and ended like this, the religious world of that day answered Jesus. "We have a law. and according to our law He ought to die. because He made Himself the Son of God." John 19:7b. And so with Pilot’s permission, this Babe bom in Bethlehem 33 1/2 years earlier was finally crucified, but not until He had accom­ plished many other signs (miracles), which are not written in the Bible, "...but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. and that believing you may have life in His name." John 20:30-31. So Jesus Christ was put lo death on the cross. His ene­ mies thought for sure they had won the war this time. But this battle did not end. The Christmas War.:" Lo and behold, in three days, the grave was empty in «pite of Pilot's guards. And Jesus appeared alive to over 501) of His followers. For some 50 days. He continued inputting into His followers His battle plans for the next 2000 years or so. Having finished these instructions, lie ascended back to Heaven from whence He came, with this promise, "...if I go and prepare a place for you. I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where 1 am. there you may be also." John 14:3. Meanwhile, this war rages on as nations, reli­ gions and individuals continue lo seek to destroy in every way they can every trace of the one bom to the virgin Mary in Bethlehem some 2000 years ago. "Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set them­ selves. and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against His Anointed, say­ ing. let us break Their bonds in pieces and cast away Their cords from us." Psalms 2:1-3. So the war continues, awaiting the final battle when. "...I (God) will gather all the nations to battle against Jerusalem... Then the Lord will go forth and fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle... And the Lord shall be King over all the earth. In that day it shall be - The Lord is one. and His name One: Zechariah 14:2a. 3.9. See also Psalm 2:1-12. Daniel 2:44­ 45 and The book of Revelation, the last book in the Bible. Have you noticed the. "peace on earth" is not peace among men. but. "peace on earth toward men of goodwill ." It all depends which side you are on. Russ Sarver Hastings THIS HOLIDAY SEASON GIVE THE GIFT OF Ptane duoraa yew fadrap Aowt rasa and rraaa tinlnawtajiinfcaiy. Bor ram frae donor card. 1-NMS2-1455 SIGN A DONOR CARD TODAY. Know Your legislators: U.S. Senate ■pencar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. Cert Lorain, Democrat, Bussed Senate Office Buddtoa. Washington D.C. 20610, phono (202) 224-6221. District office. 110 MoBlgin Ave., Federal Bulking. HoomlSO, Otand R|gaM. Mich. 48603, phejitiSI*) 486-2531. Rick Tormete, regional representative, U4. Congress ' Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd Diatrict (Thomapple, Yankee Springe, Orangeville, Preirievdte and Barry townships and the lower third ol Hope Township), 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House ol Representatives, Washingkin D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaieer, district reproeentetivo. 42 W. 10th St., Hotand, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehtore, Republican. 3rd District (living, Carlton, Woodtend, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thMs ol Hope Township and a tiny portion iof Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Budding, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Mek Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Unemeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48009, phone (517) 373-3400. Mate Senator Jeanne Emmone, Republican. 23rd District (ad d Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48900, phone (517) 373-3780. State Rsprnentattvi Tony Geiger, Republican, 87th District (ad of Barry County). Michigan House ol Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mtoh. 48909. phone (517) 373-0642. Coping with the holiday blues By Wbilney O’Neal Mjk. mailer I always try and stop for a lew minutes As we all know, the holiday season can be a very rush time for some and a very lonely time for others. both of which can he causes of stress and depression during the holiday season. A primary reason for this revolves around expectations. We are all given this percept win by the media, other people, etc. that the holiday season is supposed lo be this spectacular extrav­ aganza where everyone is happy; everyone gels all the presents they want, and the families all get together and dote upon one another. I suspect that if one were to ask the "typical" family how everyone gets along during this .«eason. it would not be like the families on all the television commercials. These unrealistic expectations of happiness can cause sadness and disappointment when our families and the way they interact are less than perfect. This can also be said for those who are alone or who have very limited numbers of family members during the holidays. Because Christmas is "supposed" to be this time fix large and happy family gath­ erings. again there are disappointments and deprcjuon. which can revolve around these unrealistic expecations. I find sometimes it helps just knowing that my family is not the only family with skeletons in the closet and that my holiday seasons are not the only ones that are not "picture perfect " Another thing that I work on continuously, and especially during the holiday season, is getting rid of my expectatiems of what people, events, relationships, etc., are supposed to be like. If I have no expectations one way or the other and gain Mxne acceptance into the fact that things work out the way they are supposed lo. then I cannot get disappointed. If things wonderful happen in my life, then it is a gift, not an expec­ tation. and I can truly cherish these times. Again, this does not come easy to most, it is a lot of work, but I can guarantee you that life is a lot simpler and less complex when I try and not have expectations One common problem with the holiday sea­ son is being too busy! It can be exhausting to try and fit it all in and generally when we are very busy, we do not eat right, wc sleep less, exercise less, and this can cause us to feel even wine! during the day and do something for me. whether it be taking a hot bath or taking an evening walk outside looking at the moonlight glitter on the snow (notice I said nothing abopt thinking about what to cook the next night fur dinner mx reflecting on all the tasks I have yd to do). Taking a little extra time fix ourselves can bi very refreshing and keep us in a good frame ol mi nd.Oh and by the way. unless you have will of steel, allow yourself a few pounds during Ae holidays. It is too difficult fix most to try aad get it all done and resist all the holiday goodies that come our way. After all. isn’t that what New Year's resolutions are for? And last, but not least, we need to remember the true meaning of this season. It isn’t hi gd gobs of presents mx to give gobs of presents It •*n’l even necessarily a time when families al| have to get together and belt out "Oh Come All Ye Faithfur fix five straight hours. It is a time to be grateful for all the wonderful things have in our lives. I find it good for me to write a list of every;4, thing I am grateful for when I find I am feeling blue, tn include life itself, the fact that I and au child is healthy, that I have car insurance, a jt£ lime is lo slow down and take care of you. if il i* for a few minutes. When we neglect our­ selves. then it is easier io become blue during the holiday season, or during anytime for that . . .. and <xt and on. For every one thing. I think U problematic in my life, if I really think about it I have 10 things to be grateful for. Another fail safe measure is to do somethin^ fix someone else in need. Especially this time M the year, there are so many things we can voK umeer to do for those less fortunate than we are. Sometimes just getting out myself by doing things for others can change my frame of mind fix the better for quite a while. It allows me stop feeling uxry fix myself and recognize that I have been truly blessed with so much in my life. This is not meant to minimize persodtf tragedies, mx k> deny that sometimes the half­ day season can cause significant depression fo surface, it is just meant io help guide some pan* pie through this sometimes stressful and wrab* times disappointing lime of year. If you suspect that you are significantly depressed, please talk to a counselor so you cgn particular issues. 2: And for everyone, please try and have i grateful and de-stressed holiday season! ...... Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcomes tetters to the editor from readers, but there ere e lew conditions that must be met before they wdl be pubdehed. The regu4aments are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phono number provided for verificetion. 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J- aaMs ter am �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 18,1997 — Page 5 UNITED WAY, continued from page 3 leadership, gold, silver and bronze awards were given to the following: Leadership — Barry County Telephone Company; Dr. Dan and Dot Gole: Dr. Lawrence and Diane Hawkins; Edwards D. Jones A Company; Floor Sly«cs Products; Hastings City Bank; Hastings Fiberglass; Hastings Mutual Insurance; J-Ad Graphics; Kensinger and Alice Jones; MainStreet Savings Bank; National bank of Hastings; Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Youngsma; Thomapple Ophthalmology; and Dr. David and Roseanne Woodlift' Gold — Elias Brothers Restaurant; Hodges Jewelry; McDonald's of Hastings; Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Youngsma; Stale Farm Insurance. Ruth Hughes; Credit Bureau of Barry County; Dr. Stephen and Kay Loftus; Dr. Dianne Ehaugh and Mike Dimond; Dr. Lynn and Emmclcn McConnell; Dr. Larry and Lome Blair; Dr. Eldon and Pat Cassell; Eaton Federal Savings Bank; Walker A Fluke. CPA; Lakewood Eye Care; Donald Ayer; Florence Goodyear; Isabel Sage Johnson; James and Mary McGookcy; and Stephen Johnson. Silver — Buckland Insurance; Coleman Insurance; Depot Law Office; Dr. Paul and Linda DeWitt; Dr. Jeffrey and Lisa Dinges; Drs. Scott and Bard Bloom; Girrbach Funeral Home; Patten Monument Manufacturing Co.; J.L. Schwartz Insurance Co.; Cove Distributors; Dr. Robert and Georgette Schirmer; Drs. Kim Norris and Michael Nosanov; Fawn Bureau Insurance. Brian Akers; Charles and Lucy Caldwell; Corrine Shipps; Dave and Jane Gauss; David Kaiser. Douglas Castleman; Douglas and Dorotha Cooper; Richard and Kathleen Beduhn: Ted and Clara McKelvey; Anonvmous; Elizabeth French; Marjory Richards; and Robert and Frances King. Bronze — A & D Oil; Buehler Chiropractic Clinic; Cook’s Carpet Clean; Cotant's Farm Market; D.J. Electric; Master gardener classes planned Englcrth. Gordon and Alla Champion; Gordon and Bonnie Cove; Herman and Margaret Bottcher; John and Lillian Arnold; John and Kay Simpsons; Joseph and Barbara Burkholder; Melvin and Alberta Goebel; Ned *nd Rita Brown; Neil and Mabel Wilson; Patricia Johnson: Phil and Rose Dillingham; Robert Phillips. Sidney and Irene Russell; Victor Bclsito; Joseph and Anne Hubert; Mary Sherwood: Michael and Bethel O'Brien; Paul Rose; Robert and Joyce Leppard; Robert and Wilma Kyle; Vincent Pope; ajid William and Harriet Meyer. * A senes of matter gardener classes win be held on 12 consecutive Wednesdays from 6 in 10 p.m. starting Jan. 14. The Michigan master gardener program is designed lo develop a consortium of MSU Extension volunteers who are trained in plant science and home gardening. This program enables volunteers to improve the quality of life not only for themselves, but for their com­ munities as well. This is accomplished by increasing people's appreciation for and use of plants and by providing them with instruction on growing plants using environmentally sound practices. yanlenini aad horticulture are welcome. CUtaea are taught by a variety of prafaskaial« in the induatry. Ctturae material inchidea Winning bronze awards in residential and corporate gifts were (Harm Bottcher and Dixe Stadel-Manshum ot the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and David D. Soirnes of Dewey's Sales and Senrice, with drive co-chairs Traci Downs and Dr. Larry Blair and tree fruits, vegetable gardening and woody i.nxfrzntll pijotv Along with the 12 classes, participants are expected to accumulate 40 hours of volunteer time approved by Extension. This would Gardens ■ the Barry Expo Crater Many «ol- The con of the ciaxs ii SI6S. which coven the 700-pnfe notebook, tpeaker's travel ie dwindle office b, Jan. 10. Barry County United Way Executive Bonnie Ballinger (left) speaks in praise of administrative assistant Jennifer Richards. Delton Family Medicine; Delton Haidwasc; Dewey Sales & Service; Dr. Richard and Nancy Delnay; Dr. Robert and Mary Cary; Dr. Wesley and Suzanne VonScggem; Dr. Steven and Toni Wildcm; Dr. James and Mary Atkinson; Dr. George and Barbara Benesek; Dr. R. Bruce Pryor; G A G Pork *e MSU Enenxion office M 9M-4M2. Bronze awards for employee campaigns went to (from left) John Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics. Stacey Schreiber of Pennock Hospital. Dan Salerno of the Food Bank of South Central Michigan and Pam Groner of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Farm; Hamilton Excavating; Hastings Office Supply; Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce; John F. Huntley; John’s Garage; Nanzer Insurance Company; Pairctt Incorporated; Parker Paint. Sydney Price. CPA; Thomapple Storage. V-Tcc Systems; Williams Funeral Home. Cinders Pharmacy. HSV Redt Mix; Maple Valley Real Estate; Parkview Motel. Pastoor's Family Market; Tom's Market. Wren Funeral Home; Brian Akers; Charles and Lucy Caldwell; Corrine Shipps. Dave and Jane Gauss; David Kaiser. Douglas Castleman: Douglas and Dorotha Cooper; Gerald and Myrtle Forbcy; Gordon and MAKE TRACKS On Over ...TO WILDER'S AUTO SERVICE Maxine Chamberlain; Gordon and E. Jean POSITION OPENING 56-1 District Court LEGAL NOTICES Part-time position (16 hours/week) Chief Account Clerk/Secretary. Base pay $8.63/hour. Bookkeeping and accounting experience necessary, high school graduate, with advanced coursework in accounting, bookkeep­ ing or related field. Send applications to Kathryn Holman, District Court Administrator, 220 W. Court St., Has­ tings, Ml 49058 by 12/26/97. EOE December 8.1997 iWuErb • Public Comment: None. CM B-T-- inrvn-r Cooper Tires Trendsetter 40 000 Mil. Cooper iifeiiner Classic H 60 000 Mile . Apcroad payment of al b4s (12-UI . 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INC FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (248) 642-4202 W 4 Trott, PC Attorneys far NORWEST MORTGAGE, NC 30150 Wagroph Suita 100 FIs 197119053 FREE ESTIMATES • FREE INSPECTIONS A• ,*< r” For all your automotive needs • ■ '"> • ___ of the washed potatoes ondGRAW G«o ro t-"' I < A Hostings High School Cofeterio 5 00 to 7 00 p.m moo Another Comm unify Senvr (12 25) Wilder’s Auto Service ft 818 E. Clinton St.. Hastings • 948-2 192 �Page6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 18. 1997 Hastings school bus stop dispute continues Howard Wymer of 5028 S Bedford Road once again appeared before the Hastings School Board Monday asking that the 6year-old daughter of his live-in girlfriend Terry Dinger be picked up by a school bus in front of Wymer's residence, rather than a short distance down M-37 at the entrance to a mobile home park. Wymer has appeared at previous school board meetings, asking that the board re­ verse an administrative decision to have the child cross M-37 and walk 300 feet down the road to a bus stop where several chil­ dren are picked up. Wymer said he feels it is unsafe for the 6-ycar-old lo walk down a busy highway to the bus stop. He says the child cannot be walked to the bus stop by Dinger or him­ self because he will either have to rearrange his work schedule or Dinger will have lo bundle up the couple’s 2-year-old and bnng him to the bus slop as well. He said he had lo rearrange his work schedule for two years in order to drive the 6-ycar-old to school. He said that this year his employer did not allow him to rear­ range his schedule, and he is currently un­ employed. School Superintendent Carl Schoessel told Wymer that the situation constitutes a -difference of opinion. "You think one way. other people think another way." He told Wymer the board’s transportation committee has reviewed the site, the state police have evaluated the situation, and the district h;is asked the Michigan Dcpanmcnt of Educauon lo review tlac silualiim. Wymer became upset al one poim. say­ ing lo board members that "if you think it's safe for a 6-ycar-old lo w alk down that road, then you're a hunch of deranged and incompcleni individuals." He also threat­ ened. as he has in the past, to sue the dis­ trict. but said the district shouldn't have to "waste tax dollars to fight me. when the solution is so simple." Board President Patricia Endsley lold Wymer lhat until lhe board heard from die slate dcpanmcnt of education, no funher ac­ tion would he taken by die board regarding lhe situation. In other hoard action, members adopted a resolution approving panicipalion in the Michigan Schools Energy Cooperative, which w ill allow the district lo purchase energy al cheaper hulk rales. And lhe board approved the expenditure of $63,568 for computer equipment out of 1995 bond is­ sue funds. . NASHVILLE - Lawrence E. Hook, age 73, of Nashville, passed away Wedneaday, December 10. 1997 at Pennock HoapitaL MrTawrence was bora on August 22,1922 ‘Worship Together...* the church of your choice. Weekly schedule of services are area Hastings churches for your convenience. CDAI CMSK IftU Cofer Creak ftft. 8 «i- Sou*. Paatnr ■ran Briakii- Rare 623-2285 ftuftuySdu>ciatlO4Da.m.;Worftip 1140a.m.; Evautog Service ai 6406.M.; Wiifeiaifey Prayer BMe 740 p.mST. ANMUW'S INDKPKNBSKTT ANGLICAN CWUftCH. ■reread re M2 E Boni St Omrc* of God 9 » ■ Hob Come—.oa 1M tend mu^uey*. ■ i eyst *es aad 4ft Sukeys 1628 grayer boot ■red re al aervice* For moremfcramaioncaft 668^327 or Rev. David T. Hoatwrck. vicar re M8-2IOI. Si Aufttw'l it a port of the ladrprn** Adhere Church Cmmda Sywod GBACKLimteaAN CHURCH, 239 E. Norft Si.. Haatmgs Rev. Michael Areoa. Fareor Phoae 945-6414. Sunday. Dre. 21 - 840 ft 10:45 a.re. Haty Cnrereiaina; 9:30 Sunday School (al agaa). AAL areal after recced aarvice Satoftuy. Dec. 20 - 9:30 a.«_. Carech. 2; NA. Tuesday. Dre. 23 - 7 40 p.re SS Saaff; 7:30 pre. OA. Wedareitay, Dk . 24 Chrlarereai Eve. 740 aad 1140 p.m. Holy Cnawareirre. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF BARRY CO. CHURCH 06 OHUST. 541 N. Mirhigna Ave.. Heatings. Ml 49050 Sunday Ser­ vicer BMe Clusecs 10 are.. Worftip II are. Evening Service* 6 pre Wednesday: Bftie ready 7 pre Norman Herron. Minretr Phone 945-2930. BMe Survey <re video* ia fte home. Free BMe Cor QUIMBY UNITED METHOMST CHURCH M-79 Wore, Pastor Snare Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Hatliap*. Phone 945-3195 Sunday School 9:30 are.; Wonhip red Celebration 10:30 are.; Sunday evtaa« 640 pre.; Wednesday nigbts 7 p.m. Bi­ ble ready, youth aad children'* progran Pastor John Mullah. THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd.. Jeffrey A. Anrere. Pastor Church office phone 940-2349 Sunday wonhip 0:30 are aad 1140 are. Smftey Ouidrcm Church. Tueaday prayer and share tree 9:30 are . Wednesday evening service 6:30 pre. Youft group meet* Wednes­ day 6:30 pre also Nursery available far all service*. Bring fte whole family HOPE UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Larry Hubtey. Pastor. Church phone 943-4995 Office hour*. Wed./Thun 9 are. to 12 noon Worftip 10:45 am Wontop Wednesday 6:45 pre. Wanton (grades E-3ft); Youft FaBoaftnp 6:43 pre. lo 0:30 pre (grade* 6-12ft) Thursday 740 pre. Prayer Meeting (Child cart provfted) WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3105 N. Broadway. Ilareregr, MI 49050 Pastor Cart I hrhlflil. Rrere 307-4001 or Dartcae Pickard. 943-9974. War *p Services Sunday. 940 a re.. Bev. Ken Vau^U; 1140a.m..Rev Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:45 are. far al aft*. 441. Ilnadayi 6:30 to 840 pre MLE STUDY: Snaday. 540 pre. Ccaaaareaty Rreftfaa <re Bred Tarerdry each rereft 040 are., freewill offering. We weterrew you lo a* church trafty wift the wanuft of Chriai'r Love, aad fte ftftowahip of people who care. ST. MATHHAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd.. Htoduga. Ml 49050 Fafter Gale Johnaon, Vicar. Phone 623 2050 (DehmO after 6 pre. weekdays or all day weekend*. Sundv Mruniap Maaa 1040 are. HftST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 office for mor* information. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Chariea Fleeter, Pmior A muaina of R. Roae Cafttftc Church. Haremps Maaa Saturday evemag 6:30 pre IT. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 005 S Jefferson r-temnAm* r ISCOCT , . HUSOT. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meeting at Maple VaBey Hftb School. Pastor Don Rcacoe. (517) 052-9224 Morning Celebration 10 are. Felfawftip Time Before the Service. Nursery, children's ministry, youth group, aduh small group ministry, leader - This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WKEH rUNUAL NONE of Hastings IUXEAB NICOliroitATED of Hastings RATIONAL BANK of HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANfWt and REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY 'Prescriptions' - 118 5. Jefferson - 945-5429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan NASTVIGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowfmp. Ml 49050. 616) 756-3021 church phone. Sunday Service 9:30 are.; Sunday School 11.40 are.; Sunday Evening Prayer Time 6: 00 p m Wedacaday. Bible Study. 7: 00 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4U7 Com* Grove Rdad. Paaior Ben Her­ ring Wheelchair acce**Me and elevator. Sunday Schotd 9:30 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 are ; Wcdnetday 640 p.m. Youth Martini. Junior-Senior High CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brand way. Randall Hartman. Pmior Sundqr Service*: 9:45 are. Sunday School Hour. 1140 are. Mornmp Wonhip Service; 640 pre. Eveniap Service; Wedacaday: 740 p.m. Sarvicea for Adults. Tacna and Ouldran HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Comer Stale Rd and Bolt wood St.. Rev. Daaicl Graybill. Senior Paator; Rev. DoaaM Brad. Aaaociaic Paaior Phaur 943-9121 Sunday - 9.43 are Sunday School; 10:45 are. Moraiag Worship; 5:00 p.m. Tacna: 640 p.m. Evcm* Celcbratum far Adults. "Kid* Alive" far ** 2 ftraugh fifth grade Wedne* ftg - 940are Senior Aft^t Bdde Stody ; 1040 are Youth Aduh BiMe Stody; 6:30 p.m Kid'sQarn iap; 740 p.m. BiMe Study and Prayer in Sanctuary. For further in­ formation c»JI the church office. OWaoM R. (Red) Brown Chariet W. McVey HASTINGS ■ DoaaM R. (Red) Browi. * 68, at Hastings, passed away Suaday, Decem­ ber 14. 1997 at Pennock Hospital ia Hasthys. Mr. Brown was bon August 13, 1929 ia Lansing, the aoa of OrviT and Elizabeth BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Otvles W. McVey, age 72, of Brownsville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, December 3,1997atVtiky Baptist Medical Cenrar in Harilwen, Texm. Mr McVey was bon April 5, 1925 in (Temperance) Brown. He attended school ia Laasisg He was married to Sandra L Patit oa May 27. 1961. Mr. Brown's emptoyssem included cooauuction worit aad die Holiday laa ia Lean­ ing. He moved to Hastings In 1985 from Lansing. He enjoyed fishing, building model csrs sad jig saw puzzles. Mr. Brown wss a member of the Tri County Alert sad attended Hastings Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Saatka L. Brows of Hastings, two brothers. Bun Brown at Lans­ ing aad James Brown of TTorida; two aisros, Inna Bailey of Mmkecoa aad Rudi DeCoo of Reed City; several aaeces aad nephews. Funeral services woe heM on Tueaday, December 16.1997 a the Hanies Church of Detroit, tbe son of Otsriex J. sad Veras (Oke) McVey. He scored to die Nashville area ia 1*41. He served ia the Uaised SueesNevy (CB's) from 1943 m 1946 stationed into South Pacif­ ic aad Tokyo. ' Mr. McVey was employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings for several yesra before retiring In the Nazarene. Memorials can be made to the church. .............................. Hiacrai arrangements were made by Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings Martha Attend the church of your choice ne\t Sunday. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 231 S. Brandway. Hmnapt. Mich^n 49058. (616) 945-5463. G. Kent Kciicr. Parnor Sally C. KeHer. Director of Nonh i Art PrcSchooi Julie A. Guemher. Suaday School Superintendent. Sunday. Dec. 21 - 9:30 are. and 1140 are Sunday morniap Wor■hip Service*. The 9:30 Service is braadcan over WRCH - AM 1220 Nunery i> provided durmp boft Service*. 10.30 are. Coffee Hour m dK Dmmp Room 440440 pre. Midfte H«h aad Senior High Youft deliver "Love’* grit* 5:30 pre. Chancel Choir meet* io go caraknp. Wednesday. Dec. 24 7.40 pre. Famdy Wonhip. no aunery. 1140 pre. Wonhip Ser vice and Choir Cantata "Nod. Jeans is Boni.*' Thursday. Dec. 23- It i» fte birthday of a Kim! Rejoice! HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TAMRNACLE, 502 E Graft St.. Hasting*. Pa*tor David Burgmt. 9484M90 or 948-2667 HASTINGS FIRST LWITED METHOOST CHURCH. corner of Green and Church rtreet*. Dr. Brffard W. Coe. Pmior Lisa Steven*. Director of Christian Education. Church phone: 616/945-9574 Burner free buildup with elevator to all ftoon. Broad­ cast of wonhip service over WBCH AM 1220 at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS Sand*) School 9:30 are.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 are.; Wonhip 1140 are. with chdd care for mlant* and toddler* thru ape 4. and Junior Church for apes 5 thru 2nd grade. Mi-Hi Youth Fellowship 4:00 p m. WEDNESDAYS Pioneer Club* far children Kindergarten thru Fifth Grate 4:30 p m THURSDAYS: Adult Handbdls 6.30 p.m . DEC 12 thru 22 - U.M Men Paper Drive on Kmart parting lot. SUN.. DEC 14 - Third Sunday of Ad vent - Christmas caroling 10:50 are; Special Musk by "All God's Children Smg Sunday School kxh durmg 1140 are. worship service WED . DEC 17 - Wednesday Family Fellowship Night with prepared meal 6:30 p.m by progran by tbe llrtiy Sc3»o< OuldrCT .uh Mogul, ond bedbmc Mtwy Call meal menalMMH lo daircb office by Moo . Dev 15 SUN . DEC II - Ui Sunday of Advent — CbnMma. caroling 10:50 a.m . Special Mumc by Adult Handbell Choir during 11:00 a.m wonhip icnnce. WED.. DEC 24 — Two ChnMmav Eve ven ue, 7:00 and II 00 p m He was a member of the Veteran's of Fore­ ign Wan. He enjoyed bowling, dancing sad wan ray demand to his family aad friends. Mr. McVey was preceded in death by his ■oBrar aad fraher aad tister-in-law, Dorothy McVey. He ia arrived by his wife, Mardeil; one son, r al" - a -w rn a live gruDcnucren, *u great gjaiMJuajoren, two brothers, Don McVey and Lany (Sffly) McVey; one Jis«r. Pas (Ray) Branch, nit wtinct, mere win dc do services. Am Graff CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - Maoris Ana Groff, age 50, of Corpus Christi, Tons aad formerly of Lake Odessa, passed sway Decem­ ber 6, 1997 a her resideace after as extended illness with cancer. She was an associate professor of Eaglirir a theTezas AAMUmverrity iaCcrpmChriai, Tease. Marsha is survived by a brother, Gary (Cindy) Groff of Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions ia her memory may be sent to Spohn Hospice, 600 Elizabeth St Corpus Chrhti, Texas 78404 or the Knops Funersl Chspel ia Like Odessa. FREEPORT - Charles W. Burghdoff, ^e 53, of Freepost, petard sway Thursday, December 11,1997 a Sl Mary's Hospital ia Grand Rapid, Mr. Burghdoff was bora oa October 30. 1944 ia Hastings, the son of Roben aad Matha (Pederson) Burghdoff. He wss raised in Hsaings sad attended Hastings schools. He graduated in 1962. He played football for Haaings High School in his junior and senior yean (60 and 61) the team was Conference Chsmptons. He was married lo Patricia J. Oabua oa June 19,1965a Parmelee United Methodin dw-roh in Middleville. Mr. Burghdoff was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for It years aad Allied Tech ia Grandville for 5 yean. Charles was an avid race car fan. He drag raced for nuay years and then went oa to nock car racing. He was an outdoors enthusiast, he enjoyed hunting and especially fishing with his grandsons. His gentleness, patience and strength arc an inspiration to all who knew him. He was a caring and loving husband, father aad grandfather, he enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. He wss preceded ia death by his daughter, Jeannine Burghdoff. Mr. Burghdoff is survived by his wife, Patri­ cia J. Burghdoff; one daughter. Deanne (Larry) Van Pullen of Freeport; two grandsons, Travis and Garrett Van Pimen; his parents, Robert and Martha Burghdoff of Hastings; a sister, Lynda (Rocky) Tulick of Boon; one brother. Larry (Vicki) Burghdoff at Coloma; many auras, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funersl services were held on Monday, December 15, 1997 at lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel. Pastor Jeff Arnett officiated. Interment took place al Freeport Cemetery in Freeport Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. SUBSCRIBE to The Hastings BANNER Call 616-945-9554 TENNESSEE ia Dowling, the too of Hazen and Mildred (Onnsbe) Hook. He attended Dowling Country School aad Huttings High School. He served in the Army during World War n andnurried Judy Eaton on December 24,1943 in Hastings Mr. Lawrence was a arao aaedranic for Stan Laaaea'a ia Bade Creek for 24 yearn, and abo for dra Adam Body Shop in Haatings aad Buick Garage ia Battle Creek. He was a Life Member of dr Disabled American Veseraas He enjoyed baatiag, fishing, aad stock csr racing. Mr. Lawreace was preceded ia death by his pereats. Hauen aad Mildred Hook; bradxr, Allen Hook, and sister, Irene Cousino. Hook of Nashville; *ne Nora Un (Ed) Hickey of Rae Lake, and Vicky (Btaa) Eye at Dowtiag. six grartrhiMrea; frva Qtapd-Geasher Funeral Home, Nrahvile. ChapUjn Richred Gather affidaud. Burial took place ■ Banyville Ceacsoy, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. John Brace Dantaoiti HYATTSVILLE. MARYLAND - Joha Mr. Dorsaearitz wan bora October 3,19621a Kalamaaoo, the na of Donald George and Shiriay Am (Smith) Doedesriu. He ffadnamd from Dehoo-Kcllogg High Sctool. Ife reenhred a BA Degree MaproCum Lanin from Western Michigan Unhreraity. He rm oa dsn Dean's List for four years. He stadied languages at Georgetown Uaivcnky aad received a COtificaK of Laaguages ia ftaach sad abo studied German aad rm fluea. He also studied near Paris, France white a aadeat at Western in Russian. away Friday. December 5.199? ae a result of a avid reader and ilrrrnHiafiyiM-He Mr. Sinclair moved to Murfreesboro, Teaaeeaee from Michigan ia 1913. He wra employed by Burner Symetas as a tool and die maker. He was a member of the Predbyteriaa church and was a United Stats Veteran. Ha wra preceded in death by two brothers, Harold aad Gcroid Sinclair, both were of Hastings. Mr. Sinclair is survived by his wife. Ana Sinclair, two anna, Normsa Sinclair, Jr. of Joyce Bronx of AUegaa aad ngraadchildrea. services wr nonua were ikm on Monaay, Dacanbcr I. 1997 ra Woodfin Memorial Donald Dorsaewitz; hb grandpnab, Ebner John Donaesritz, Lesha Dosaewiiz, Dorothy Dorsrwta, HubestBrace Smith aad Margsret Mr. DoraewSu b survived by hb modKr, Shirley of Delton; several aunts, uncles and meaim Cremation baa uka place. A memorial service was held oa Tetartay, December 13, 1997 at the Rrat Presbyterian Charck at Rich­ land. baneat took place a Prospect Hid Ccmcten ia Paw Paw. Memorial conuibutions may be arade to foe First Preriyarian Church or the Delton District Ubrary. Williams Funeral Home ia Cehon lire the envelopes. OwpeL Gladpl. (Ditbrvw) K* al EMA.Bmthe NASHVILLE - Ethel A. Brooke, age 61, of Nashville, posed away Tuesday, December 9, 1997 at Sparrow Hoepital. Lansing Mra. Brooke was bora on June 19,1936 in Litrie Chute, Wisconsin, the daugfaer of Joseph aad Harriet (VerVoon) VaaZeeUnd. She gradnaled from Kimberly High School ia Kimberly. Wiscoasia ia 1954, aM married WiUiam Brooke on November 5. 1960 in Laasiag. She was an underwriter for Dairyland Insur­ ance Company in Lansing for 34 years retiring in 1988. She was s member of Sl Cyril Catholic Church since 1973 and a member of the Womens group there. Mrs. Brooke enjoyed bingo, going lo Ml Pleasant and Las Vegas She was an avid supporter of her grandchildrens activities, and an avid Green Bay Packer fan. Mrs. Brooke wu preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Harriet VanZedand; brother, James VaaZeeUnd. and granddaugh­ ter, Ashley Brooke. Mrs Brooke is survived by her husband, Bill; 2 daughters. Maty (David) Malish of Eason Rspids, Kimberly Brooke of Ohio; two scon, Joseph (Dawn) Brooke of Nashville, Thomas (Lorna) Brooke of Colorado; grandchiMren, Nicholas and Brooke Malish, Bran­ doe, Ryan, Holley Joe, Thomas, Skykr Brocke; two sisters, lone (Paul) Muehleabein, aad Doris (Jack) Kelly both of Appletoo, Wisconsin. Mass of Christian Burial took place on Saturday, December 13, 1997 at St Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. Reverend Char­ les Fischer officiated Burial took place at Deepdale Cemetery, Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to Diabetes Association or Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapd-Gesuher Funeral Home. Nashville. KALAMAZOO-Gladys I. (Diabrow)Kigg, age 89, of Kalamaaoo aad fonneriy of Vcmoatvilte, paaaed away Suaday, December 14, 1997 at the Borgess Medical Cesser fo Kaliwiamn hfrs. King wre bora ia Ebon Rapids Town­ ship, Eaton County, the daughter of Joseph f. and Emma J. (Sowtes) Dubrow and bad been a lifelong Charlotte and Vennoutvilte am repdetx. Due to ill healdi. she had lived for the past two yean in the Kalamazoo area to be near hgr daughter. She was a 1927 graduate of Ealga Rapids High School and a 1928 paduate pf Eaton County Normal. She was a retired school teacher retiring |a 1973 after 44 yean of leachil*. Her first 20 yesn of teaching were spent ia grades K though I ia various rural acboob in Eaaqn County. She then weal to the Nashville Schopi Syssem (now Maple Valley School System), ter lab 12 yesra m a Reading SpedahaL White ia Nashville ate initiated a Remedial Rcadite Summer Program. She retired from the Mam Valley School System. She was a member of the Michigan Retired Teacten Association She had tea active as a 4-H leader ate enjoyed leaching Bible School Whte L Vermontville. Mn. King was preceded ia death by ter huabaad. Ward B. King on July 26,1973; three sisters, Lucille Herrick. Arvilla Schance ate Lepha Hawkins; one brother, J. Disbrow. She is survived by two daughters, Bonnie (Richard) Ohm of Nashville ate Dim (Robert) Stoddard of Portage; two grandcteldrea; three step grandchildren ate five map great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held ■ 2.-00 pun. In Thursday. December 18,1997 at the BurktengGrea Funeral Chapel ia Charlotte. Reverend Lester DeGroot officisting. Ireennem will take place at the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made fodje Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Fute. Envelopes available at the funeral home. �The Hartings Banner — Thursday. December 18,1807 — Page 7 Social News . .... , by Catherine Lucas Clubs of Clarksville, Lake Odessa. Woodland and Sunfield and the Li­ oness Club from Sunfield held a combined Christmas parly in the Lakewood High School cafeteria Tuesday evening, Dec. 9. The Lions r.--------------------------------- , The Swiss steak and chicken dinner was catered and served by a crew from Cun­ ningham's Acre. The evening opened with snacks and punch before the dinner. There were an estimated 140 guests al the party. J. D. Saunders, president of lhe Lake Odessa Club, opened the evening with in­ troductions of the officers of all five clubs. After dinner the Vagabonds, a musical group from Lakewood High School directed by Dr. Robert Oster, performed for Lions. ;i Cooley-Bender to be wed in May Mr. aad Mn. George Cooley at Haetiap would I*b B announce *e cagagattem at I». Mr dangler Pamela Cooley B Rudy <> - Bodm, am of Mr. aad Mn. Don Bander of x.MIMrar. t- Frey-Baranoski plan to wed May 16 Mr. Keane* Frey aad Ma. Debra Frey, be* of Haetiagi would like to aanon-t die cagageaea of *etr liitghirr Armtada to James Baraaoaki. aoa of Mr. aad Mn. Join Baaaddof Qua Late. Mindy ia a 1992 gn*inr of Hmtaras High School aad ■ aralilg Western Michigan Uarvenuy where ate ia reeking a bachelors degree a rlraranry education Jia ia a 1993 gradaaae of Hactea Catholic High School a Kalamazoo. The groom ia employed at VaaEerdea Diatribaaor in Graad The Vagabonds include seniors Tom Bur­ nell, Kristen Kennedy, Jay Michaud, Rob Kruiscnga, Charity Black and Jessica Lan­ des; juniors Beth Allen. Erin Gilderslceve, Jason Goodemoot and Josh Thorn; sopho­ mores Ann Black. Jon Farman and Scott Hostetler, and freshman Beth Christner. Ann Black was ill and did not appear. The technical crew were Rob Steed, Leslie Hicks. Becki Stahl and Aaron Mead. Brent Merrill was the percussionist. The group, girls in black gowns and boys in black tuxedos, opened the show, singing "Make Believe" from Showboat. "I Only Have Eyes For You" and "Jeepers Creepers" before Osier greeted the audience and introduced lhe performers. The group sang several more songs enscmble and some solos were performed by Erin Gildersleeve who sang "Santa Baby." Charily Black, who sang "Emmanuel. God With Us," and Kristen Kennedy who sang "Oh Holy Night." The Vagabonds closed the program singing "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" with the Lions singing along. Each Vagabond choose a guest lo join the group for the final few verses and choruses. The huge Christmas production called “I Believe" was presented at Lakewood United Methodist Church Friday and Saturday. Dec. 6 and 7. by John Waite and the Liv­ ing Slones. The church was filled almost to its 350 capacity Saturday night and was packed far beyond that with all the extra chairs that t • Gertrude Crabb 7' to mark 95 years Cnbb'e 95* btahday Dec. 24.1997 from 2-4 Richard HultQidst to celebrate 70th Rktard R. HaBqurel wil be ceiebratiag has TO* birBdey Dec 20. Hm family aad frioah are fiaamag a card parry fee him. You are wetamre B mail cards or come B hm reaadeace NEWS Among tte several Christmas programs com­ ." iag oa the weekend ia the "Psalty's Family Christmas Sing-a long" musical at Central . tinted Methodise Church Sunday. Dec. 21. at 7 r_.,gLB. All children in the Sunday school. pins savnral older ones, are taking pan. The public is invited. Central Church will hold its annual Christmas Ere aervice Wednesday. Dec. 24. at 7 p.m. with a message. carol singing, choir anthem and can (Might at the conclusion. The Chancel Choir , will be waring the new rotes. The women's , rotes are dash pink with burgundy trim. The , area's rotes are burgundy aridt pink trim. St Edward's Catholic Church will have two auaees on Christmas Ere. The hours are 7 p.m. ! and midaight. There will be a mass on Thursday : at 9 a.m. Christmas Day. ' - The Ionia County. Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel held its December ' UMOtiag a week early. The membership aecre■ ary reports that the current membership is 299. Members brought gifts to fill three large con­ tainers for selected needy families in the Ionia area. Gifts were purchased by one of the officers to fill the blanks so the families would have sev■ real food items, gifts for each family member and would then have a usable storage container. The Lakewood Community Council's Christmas basket project drew to a close Saturday, when many people descended on Fellowship Hall with trucks vans and cars to deliver the ISO plus sets of gifts. Each recipient 'received canned goods, potatoes, frozen food 'tares, popcorn and apples gifts for children, "socks and mittens, and meat certificates redeemable at three grocery stores Most of lhe families also received a jug of froeen cider. This is made possible by generous gifts from churches service dubs individuals and many business places. Twin City Foods provides ftnaen storage and packing botes Carl's lends shopping cans and made other contributions. The floral shops provide red bows Apples come from the MSU experimental station at Clarksville. Groups that provided delivery persons were ite Clarksville Liom Club. Sunfield SPYS. Latewood varsity football team and coach Randy Hager, lhe VFW. and lhe Lake Odessa Ambulance, which not only collected toys with the distinctive Marine barrels marked Toys For Tots they also sent workers for the whole forenoon. Many individuals made repealed trips lo get the last boxes delivered. Funeral services were held Wednesday for Bernice Whiling, who had lived with husband Harold on Donna Drive. After his death, she returned to Lansing. Her deceased siblings were Margaret McDiartnid of Lake Odessa and C. Rex Proctor of Mulliken. Fred and Fran Morris were hosts Sunday for a dinner with Fran's Goodemoot sisters and brothers and their families. In last week's column, the entry about Marvin Shanks should have road that he was at Thomapple Manor. On Sunday he returned to Pennock Hospital. Aho in last week's column, lhe item about lhe school musical should have read that the mule king was "wordless." not worthless. Cheryl Erickson Jackson had gallbladder surgery on Monday al Pennock Hospital. GIFT OF LIFE SIGN A DONOR CARD TODAY. PImmb diacaM your fedmgs about organ md tissue donation with your tauy. For more information and a free donor card, call: Pick up a copy of The BANNER at many area businesses! 1-800-482-1455 A GUI of Life laitialive of the could be added to lhe sanctuary on Sunday night. There were probably around 400 people at the last performance which was followed by refreshments in the church fel­ lowship hall. The story of "I Believe" was set in lhe third century A.D. and is centered on the life of Sl. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was a bishop in Myra, which is in present-day Turkey. The presentation was based on his­ tory and was shared through music, drama and puppetry, dance and many special ef­ Aiea Forshay sarvas dimar to about 140 Lions Club matnbers and thdirguasts The meal was catered by Cunningham Acres and Viola Cunrangtwn's crew. A donation is asked for al lhe door and light luncheon items are sold during lhe evening. And lhe ambulance people had their Christmas party Saturday evening. That event included a dinner in which the meal and drinks were provided and the remainder was potluck. Rick Bump's Music Master was lhe DJ for the evening, and he provided music for listening and dancing. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society had a meeting last week. There were 27 al the meeting and Rick Albin, newscaster from Channel 8. was the special guest expected musician did not come, but Edna Crothers read a contemporary Christmas story and the group enjoyed their potluck luncheon and visited. Judy Bjork. Woodland's new postmaster, is back ia the post office this week after a prolonged illness. LEGAL who spoke to the group. Zion Lutheran Church's Christmas pro­ gram. all slides, was presented at 6 p.m. Sunday . Maty Makley said they had a good crowd with a lot of parents aad grandpar­ ents. Ute children of the church have been working on making lhe slides since Au­ gust. visiting Potter Park Zoo for pictures with camel, the Dingerson farm for pic­ tures with sheep aad a donkey and Brodbecks' Pond for other outdoor backgrounds. Zion will have a Christmas eve candle light service at 7 p.m. and late communion nt 11. Woodgrovc Brethren/Chrislian Parish Church in Coats Grove will have a Christmas Eve candle light communion service at 6:30 p.m. Lakewood United Methodist will have a drive-through live nativity from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and a walk-in communion from 7 to 8:30. The Woodland Woman's Study Club had a Christmas party in Zion Lutheran Church's Fireside Lounge last week. The fects. The cast included Richard Gretsky as Un­ cle Nicholas. Matt Stimback as young Nicholas and Rob Steed as St. Nicholas. The other named characters in the produc­ tion were Kyle Erickson as Priest No. I. Greg Sludl as Priest No. 2, Sarah Stowell as Nonna (Nicholas' mother) and Brent Schipper as Epiphanius (Nicholas' father). Other named characters in the production were Aunt Leonida - Charlsie Mallice. Perpclua - Jamie Wakley. Aunt Julia - Amy McClintock. Aunt Theodora - Kendra Smith. Epiphanius - Brent Skipper. Nonna - Sarah Stowell. Captain Claudius - Cun Allen, Jr.. Clemetia - Pam Smith. Helena Jessica Rice. Hestia - Charily Black. Hero- dia - Ann Black. Mary ■ Leslie Geiger. Gabriel - Janie Slater and Naomi - Leslie Geiger. The puppets were operated by Greg Studt. Kyle Erickson. Angie McClintock and Katie Strimback; lighting was by Michael Smith and Christy Benham han­ dled sound. The performances also included around 80 church and Sunday School children. Production and rehearsals started in August. The 80 children were fish in an underwater scene which was accomplished through the use of Hack lighting effects. The set was huge. It included three basic scenes that filled lhe front of lhe church sanctuary: a ship, a columned church and a Roman style living room that was used for several indoor locations. All Sunday school teachers and many parents assisted in the production. "I Believe" included 11 scenes and many special effects and individual performances that were memorable, especially the Irish clog dance done lo "Lord of the Dance." performed by Jessica Rice, which was one of the high points of the show. Hastings City Bank cordially invites Jim's colleagues, customers and friends to honor his retirement after 48 years in the industry with 17 of those years spent at Hastings City Bank. The Lakewood Community Ambulance group served their December dinner Sun­ day. Alice Forshcy said they served 225 people. The tncal was Swiss steak and ham with every imaginable extra. Evelyn Lucas McClay. my sister-in-law Come and help us say "Goodbye" to Jim on: who lives in Marshall, came Sunday after­ noon so that she and I could exchange birthday and Christmas greetings, and we went lo lhe ambulance dinner together. She was glad to sec Dean Cunningham, whom she knew while she was going to Wood­ Tuesday, December 30th Hastings Office 150 West Court 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. land High School. The ambulance group held their usual Friday night musical at Cunninghams' Acre. Many musicians come lo these get-to­ gethers. and though they are advertised as being from 7 to 9 p.m.. they go on until everyone is ready to go home, sometimes quite late. t �Pag* 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 18. 1997 that girl in North Carolina who signed herself LEGAL NOTICES: ■OmAM FOMCLOMi SMf THS ARM IS A DOT COUfCTOR ATTEMPTING TO COUfO A DEBT ANY NFORMADON WE OtWN Wil BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Ddaufc hot boon modo in *• Hundred TktrtyTwo Thoutond Nine Hundred SerenM and 20/100 do*on ($132.917 20). including interetf at 7 875% per annum Under Aa petrer ci tale contained in toid mart gage and &e AoMe in such cate made and provided. lSn it herebv g^ that said mortgage wfbe Iot ciowd bf o row of *■ mor)goq>d prvnvsas. or tomo port of *a*. at public wnuo. * Burry County CourthouM in Ha*nai. Mckiprui « 100 o'dock RM., on January 22. IWB Said prwnim an uruowd in TCMTNSH* Of HOH. Sony County. Miehgan. and tn dncrtad as Caanancing ar *• fop 1/4 port of Socnon 33. tarn 2. Nor*. Rang. 9 VliMr. Throe, Nor* 89 draruos 25 ronuM 20 tacondr W». 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Michigan, ond assigned by sod Mortgagee to industry Mortgage Company, LP., a Delaware Limited Partnership, by on asstopment dated August 16, 1995, and recorded on May 28, 1996, in iZer 661. on page 665, Barry County Records, Mechagan on which mortgage tfsere is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Filly and 17/100 Dollars ($17,450 17). including interest at 13 99% per annum Under fa power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such cose mode ond provided, notice is he-eby gn/en that said mortgage wil be fore­ closed by o sale of lhe mortgaged premises, or some port of them, at public vendue, at lhe Barry County Courthouse in toe city of Hostings, Barry County, Mtchigon, al 1 00 o'clock p.m . on January 8, 1998. Soid premises ore situated in fa township of ®°rr7 County, Michigan, ond ore That port of the Northwest 1/4 of die Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town I North, Range 8 West, desenbed as lhe East 12 rods of the Northwest 1 /4 of lhe Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 1 North, Range 8 West. Tax Hem No 08-09-021-010-10. The redemption penod shall be 12 mcndis from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 19480 600.3241a, in which cose ihe^redemfition penod shall be 30 days from lhe date Doted November 13. 1997 JACK F GARDNER INDUSTRY MORTGAGE COMPANY, L P ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE Suite 215-21415 Gvic Center Dr Southbeid. Ml 48076-3953 (248) 352-7020 ocaedonce wi* 1948a 600 3241a. in wMdi com *■ rertt -y'n- period dwl be X doyt from the dole of wc* tom Dteed December 11. 1997 COMHBCAIAK MORTGAGE SALE - Default hoe been made in the condition* of a mortgage mode by CHRIS A. BUNGE. A SWGLE MAN and JUUE A. REYNOLDS, JOINT TENANTS to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMRRSTRATION. U.S. DEFT. OF AGRICULTURE now known a* USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mor­ tgagee. dated November 7.1*83. ond recorded on November 7. 1*83. in liber 2S6. on page 574, Barry C«4mly Record*, Michigan on which mortgage there i* claimed to bo duo ol the doto hereof lhe •um of otorty one thousand lour hundred seventy five and 78/100 Dollars (861.479.78). including in toreet at 10.790% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the stototo in such case mode and ap­ proved. notice Is hereby given shot soid mortgage will bo foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged FOR »#O*MKnON. PHASE CAU: (2481642-4X2 APomoyt lor COMEBC*IAMC. XISOMpe** SuMlM wi— r - - — - BRBCRsgoa if i1— aook eiagao^e ror^ns. file No. 97119332 (I/Bl December 8.1997 * 7:30 pm. Adons, Woods. Font*. WhUrkw. Abort ond 13 at the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Mi. al 1.-00 PM on January 8. 1908. Soid premises are situated in CITY OF HASTMGS, BARRY COUNTY. Michigan and are doscribod as: LOT 76 OF HASTINGS HEIGHTS, ACCORDING TO TME •CORDW EtAT 1MM0F, AS RECORDED M MR 3 OF PLATS. ON PAGE 41. BARRY COUNTY RECORDS: CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. TOGETHER WITH ONE-HALF OF ALLEY ON THE WEST S0E THEREOF. AND ALSO ONEHALF OF THE AUEY ON THE SOUTH SMH THEREOF. Held Cloeed Seuion on contract wdiWilie't IhMroro • ^^Rrioo einn r . C. 041^30^*2*0* Doted: November 20. IW7 USDA. RURAL DEVELOPMENT Mortgages Attorney For: Morgogoo Rebort A. Tremain and Aseociatoe, P.C. 401 South Old Woodword Avenue SuHoSOO Birmingham. Mi 4800*4616 (12/10) (12/18) "Already an Adult" She said her mother es* peeled her lo crsik. clean and lake care of hq younger sister. You sard the should talk lo her mother about getting someone lo help w thg girl cold have a little social life. You ignored lhe fact lhal her mother won't compromise. It would serve that self righleouv. slave-driving woman right if the had lo go to jail f<* violating the child-labor laws. Is it any finn landers Caring matters Dear Am Lwfcn: This is in response to "Second Place in Buffalo." who is hung up on the fid that her husband has had previous lovers and worries that she is going to suffer by comparison. (She had no previous experi­ ence.) "Buffalo” worried that their sex life won't "mean as much lo him" since she will no be his first Let me dispel this myth. I am a 24year-oid female. My first time was horrible a real nightmare I was 18 and "in love." My partner was 20. also a virgin, and didn’t know what he was doing either. "Instind” was sup­ posed to take over (or so we were Mid), but somehow, instind failed. The experience was a total disaster. We both ended up embar­ rassed. frustrated and unfulfilled. Secondly, the young woman expressed concern about her lack of experience. Once again. I have been there and done that. My two serious relationships were with men who were virgins. My times with them were much more satisfying than with my first experi­ enced lover. The men who lacked experience were both caring and sensitive, and that is what really mattered. - Louisiana Lady. Dear Lady: The most important sexual or­ gan is fte brain. This is why sensitivity and caring are far more important than technique and experience. Your fetter was a testimonial io that theory. Thanks for expressing it so well. Battered man Dear Am I andert: Women can be batter­ ers, loo. My brother was emotionally tat­ tered His wife, a full-time mother, punished him by not feeding the children and not cleaning fte house. She alienaaed family and friends and threatened him. saying custody is almost always awarded to fte mother. To stay with Ms children, my brother gave in M her screaming fits and sacrificed Mtn­ self. After 12 years, he was unrecognizable, exhausted and wearing rumpled, dirty cloth­ ing. (She refused lo do laundry.) She spent leaning agaimt a fv wall. “I d like that one. Lord,” he whispered. And the Lord replied. “My son. that is the cross you just brought in." Single is best Dtnr Am l-awriers: I am 73 and have been referred to as "pan of the slag heap." I have been in and out of marriage, and 1 say out is better For the Ixu 17 yean. I've been without a man. and I absolutely love being single ■ I don’t have to cook or clean if I don't fed like it. Nobody tdls me who I should see. where I ftould go or what I can or canna buy. Nobody crowds me out of bed. hogs the coven, snores in my ear or expects me lo get up in the morning and make coffee. If 1 want to keep lhe light on and read all night. I do it. Lied, h's wonderful! My generation was male-dominated. Dad ran things. Mom look orden and kept her mouth shut. I now know that no woman needs a man in her bed in order M be compfete. Marriage is fte harden job in fte world, and I have nothing but praise f<» those who succeed al it (I didn't). Bur having been both married and single. I can truthfully lay that single is one heck of a kx better. Rease print this for fte single women in your reading audience who think a man would be fte answer lo their prayers - Fresno. Calif. Dear Fresno: You sound self-assured, string and fiercely independent. You also sound like a woman who had a lousy marriage. Many women (and men) have made a dis­ covery ft* h is OK to live singly, bur never say never. Remember th* life is whM happens lo you when you are busy making other plans. ChiM labor Daur Am Landen: Well, you certainly proved how linle respect you have for hard­ working IS-year-oUs when you responded lo wonder some kids resort to violence? Respect is a two-way street Parents don't have the right to espknl their children lhe way this woman IS doing Did she have kids becauw she wanted them i* because she was looking ft* free labor? If lhal mother were the CEO of a maji* auto company, she'd he in lhe middle of a very long and ugly strike. - A Firtyish Reader in Blssunmgliin. Ind. Dear Bliaimington: Most people who grow up in middle America are expected io do some work around the house and help lake care of younger sitters and bnahers. They don't have governesses, maids and butlers This 15-year-okl. however, seemed lo be car­ rying ton heavy a load, and I suggested that she ask her mother to get some paid help. I believe my advice was right, and I pray th* the mother will listen to me. Wacky lawsuit Dear Am I aaXert: Here's araxher one fur your "wacky lawsuit" file. I read about it in the Orlando Sentinel, aad it cracked me up. A man was charged with first -degree murder ft* stabbing a tavern worker to death with twu screwdriven. He wants a judge to declare tta death penalty unconuitutional because it via, lues Ms freedom of speech. The assistant pub­ lic defender said that seeking the death penally; against Ms client violates fte man's right be­ cause "If tomeone died, it would restrict Ms rigM lo freedom of qieech." Duh! - Apopka. Fla.. Reader. De* Apopka: When I received your letter, 1 checked it out. I couldn't believe it. but I <k> now. Methinks lhe public defender needs someone u> defend HIM. >/ ----------tai h life paixmft rm br? Want la tnpmv yaar racial skll/s? Write far Am Landrn'new baahlei. "Haw m Mate Friemh and Slafi Being Lonely." Send a selfoddrrtred. tong, taslnrsirhe envelope and a ctwrA or mower order for 54.25 (Mi inclwdei poiuge md handling) lo: Friendi. do Am Lmden. P.O. Bai IIS»2. Chicago, III 60611-0562. (In Canada, rend U.I5.I Copyright 1997 Creels n SyadltM, lac. LEGAL NOTICES: tP « I $18,000 on psychics and fed fte children out of cans while he worked SO hours a week. Thank God. he woke up when he saw how much his children were suffering and bow they were learning hatred and abusive behav­ ior by her example. The case is currendy in die coons, and we pray fte judge under­ stands. - Palm Springs. Calif. Dear Palm Springs: Your brother's wife sounds mentally ill. I hope she gets profes­ sional help and he has a good anomey who will prove his case. Please let me know how l659XparaMwm this turns out. Big cross NOBS B HE8OV GV&l ** Dear Am Lauders: I am sending you a column you primed a long time ago th* re­ ally impressed me. Would you please print it again? I think R'a time for people to see il Vnnock l;unil\ Medicine Find Relief once more. - Edith in Granite City, Ill. Dear Edith: Thank you for sending it on. When life’s problems seem overwhelming, it helps to look around and see wtat other peo­ ple are coping with. You may consider your­ self fortunate. Here it is: The Craaa Koran The young man was al fte end of Ms rope. Seeing no way oat. he dropped to his knee* in prayer."Lord. I can’t go on." he said. “I have too heavy a cross M bear." The Lord replied. "My son. if you can’t bear its weight, jest place your cross inside this room. 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DO Wayland Jomt Smb.KO 314 W. Sloli Sl. 51-080002-00. wish." The man was filled with relief. "Thank You Hurt Fanny Medicine hagkBlIoriy.MO m-M7S l/4ul$aclioa 14,’fewa 2 North. Boy 8 MNrt, BoBimow to Our Customers We will be CLOSED Thursday, December 18 for our Annual Christmas Luncheon U ith foe area locations. Pennock s family phvMCians are iufl a phone call away Xou accepting new paltrnb. our dirtor* are available hy appointment and num utter comvmrnt walk in hours Call today Relief ts dox to vour home Thank You The Reminder �Pag* 10 — The Hasting* Benner — Thursday, December 18,1807 Hastings High to honor hoop coaches on Friday Lew Lug begun coaching basketball al Hastinp High School in I947 and for the past 50 yean championship trophies, top­ Looking at the sports world through the eyes of a child Il teems lhal sports (whether it's wresilinf. cheerleading or tiddly wmks) are for lhe kids in all of us. No mailer how young or how old. sports have a way of creating excitemeM and emotion. For some individuals, il doesn't mailer what the score is. Just being at the sports show is all it takes. On Tuesday night. I had lhe opportunity to watch an area prep basketball game next to a young (but quite knowledgeable) sports fan. For some reason, the game became even more exciting for me. by watching it through this youngster's eyes. Every lime No. 22 in white aad blue got the ball, this energetic and enthusiastic fan knew it. Cheers, or Wrestling Association rankings this week. Both were at those spots last week as well. * Joe Laois Borud: Prep wrestling champs will now be crowned at the home of the Stanley Cup champs. The State individual wrestling finals will move to lite Joe Louis Arena in Detroit in 1999. All four divisions will be held in lhe facility and negotiations on a multi-year contract are expected tn begin soon. Joe Louis will seat 16.300 fans when 12 wrestling mats are set up. "Wrestling was lhe first M.H.S.A.A. notch performances and many interesting stories have surfaced. "Il was kind of interesting with lhe facilities that we had back then." Lug remembers from his sun with the program after graduating from Western Michigan University. The original gymnasium, at today's middle school, had a slope oa one end. a track that ru around it near the out-of­ bounds line and a post that stood tall oa the another end. It certainly pve lhe players something lo work around.... and we're not talking about the defenders. Lug coached varsity from 1947-1964 and Bob VanderVeen then look over the their own tournament last week aad are 2­ 0 in tournaments for the season. Early season wins have come against the likes of Clarkston. Rockford and Grandville. Al lhe T K Invite. Coach Tom Lehman's "B" squad finished fifth in front of "A" squads from three other schools. T K's "A* team the franchise in return. Maybe a lough defenceman or a young prospect. After Tuesday's 5-1 loss to San Jose, the reality next hits lhe mats Dec. 30 at the Belding Invitational. * T K Stars: Kyle Brower in No. 5 at 103. while his Trojan teammate Spencer Romph is Na 4 at 171 in the Michigz- of the matter is that the Wings could use some help around the goal, while Mr. Fedorov plays tennis with his young girt ahead. "A lot of their points came oa free throws when we were Killing," Schils friend. Talk lo you soon. soid. "The (biggest problem) was our offensive execution. We just didn't always get good shots. Our outside shooting iial going yet” For the season. Hastinp has hit just Iof-14 shots from 3-poiat land and that isn't helping lhe inside game one bit. "We shot decent from outside last year.” Schils said. "Teams are beginning lo puck it ia against us." happy screams, would follow. No matter where No. 22 was oa the court... even for watch the game like a little child would. Who said that maturity is a good thing in the first place? ■ Still No. 2: The Thomapple Kellogg wrestling team is No. 2 in Division II this week. The Troians won have produced many amazing feats. ; "It's pretty amazing that there's only been that muy coaches in that amount of years." Schils sard. j And what is il like lo stand on dm sidelines guiding the blue and gold through fierce basketball battles? It's a lot of fun," Schils exclaimed. Al half of Friday's basketball game with Lowell High School, the Sunns will honor their hoop coaches from the past 50 yean. Included are long-time mentor, Jack Hoke and Tony Turfcall. Turfcall coached hoops ia Hastinp from 1948-1962. The coaches in attendance Friday will be introduced at halftime of the O-K White corneal. Saxons suffering with shots championship lo utilize lhe championship city concept, staging a final event within a certain community or region." M.H.S.A.A executive director John Roberts said. "Being able lo conduct all four divisions in one facility brings individual wrestling to lhe summit and puls a tighter focus on that event. The new formal, with four divisions of competition over three days of activity, required a larger arena aad Joe Louis has stepped up to the plate to roll out lhe red carpet to Ute M.H.S.A.A." The individual and team finals have been conducted for many years at lhe Kellogg Arena ia Battle Creek and the University Arena al Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Joe Louis and the wrestling finals seem like a winning scenario. Speaking about the Joe Louis. I believe it's time for lhe Wings to trade Mr. Fedorov and get someone who can help those deep 3-pointen... lhe young fan found knew where to find him. In fact, the fan's mouth expressions were even more heart-warming than Sir Jordan's. Sometimes wins and losses become loo important to those who often grumble. Sometimes it's better to step beck and program. In 1968. Ernie Strong first guided the Saxon basketball team and he was followed by Wayne Brown in 1976 and Denny O'Mara in 1981. Don Schils, the current coach, began his work with the program in 1993. Six coaches in 50 years... a record that includes many league triumphs in lhe Twin Valley. West Central and O-K White along with numerous personal awards. In 1985. lhe Saxons went 20-6 and made il lo lhe Stale quarterfinals where they lost to Flint Beecher. Last season. Hastinp' varsity eagers won a district title and came close lo knocking off lhe regional champions. DeWitt, in overtime. Fifty years of basketball in Saxon-land i WYOMING — The Hastinp Saxont learned throe thiap Tuesday night from their opening basketball game in the O-K White Conference. 1. Outside dtooting is a must! 2. Tough, and fearless, play inside cu also come in handy! 3. And a league title will not come without a lot of hard wok. So if you see someone outside shooting jump shots late at night don't fear. Il's probably a Saxon eager working on his long-nap bombs. Hastinp. after winning the first two games of the season, dropped its league opener Tuesday, falling short against Wyoming Park 54-51. Tbe Suons were in front of the Vikinp most of the way Tuesday night. After an 11-11 first quarter, Schils' squad took n 21-17 advantage into the break aad a 35-31 lead into the fourth quarter. Park canned 7-of-9 free throw attempts ia the final eight minutes to help to pull Kyle Pohja was the only Saxon to score in double figures versus the Vifciap menaging 12 points. Tony Bowne added 9 points and Jeff Storrs pumped in 8 markers. Oa the glass, Darnell Dey and Bowne Spikers’ offense sparkles The offense was clicking, but the defense needs some work, according to Haxlinp volleyball coach Tammy Cairi's evaluation of its first tournament last at Otsego including Sara Allerding and Kristen Wildern. so improvement is expected. Improvement was shown against F.H.N. as the Saxons were seven Saturday. The Saxons went 5-5 to place third in their pool al lhe Otsego Tournament. Hastings split with Middleville 15-4. 3­ 15. beat North Adams 15-11. 15-9. woo against Edwardsburg 16-14. 15-9. lost to Forest Hills Northern 16-6, 15-13 and dropped a march with Otsego 15-2.15-8. points belter from game one to game "We finished lied for second, but due lo lhe point spread we ended up third.* Cairl said. "I was pleased with the offense and our transition went very well. We definitely need lo work on our blocking and our defease * Cairi's squad was missiag three players two. Amy Songer led Hastings with 33 kills. Erika Simpson had 18. Anne Burghdoff had 13 and Aleisha Miller, managed 10. Songer's attack percentage* was .262 (33-for-7l). while Burghdoffs was .393 (13-fnr 28). Burghdoff. the team's seller, had 56 assists and made just one error. "The whole team played well (and) it was a very good competition." Cairl said. Saturday. Hastings lakes part in the Holiday Cup Tournament in Grand Rapids. each pulled down 7 caroms. The game was a physical affair with Day and Bea O'Mara each spending time oa the floor as a result of some pushy play by the home squad. Ed VaaDerMolen topped Hastinp' passing efforts with 7 assists. The Saxons will be back oa the court Friday for a home game with Lowell. POTTERVILLE 54 MAPLE VALLEY 43 Maple Valley Coach Jerry Reese blames his team's shooting woes on El Nino. The Lions made just l3-of-43 from 2- poiet land, 2-of-l9 from 3-poiat land and I l-of-27 from the charity stripe in a loss to the Vikinp Tuesday. "Our field goal percentage hurt our efforts aad our free throw percentage was not helpful either.' Reese said. "We are struggling... hopefully after the holiday vacation we can bring thing, together." David Taylor scored 17 points and Cody Pap 13 to lead the M.V. team. Taylor also had 9 rebounds and 3 steals. Trent Harvey boarded 11 for the Lions lo go along with his 3 assists, while Travis VanAlstine pulled down 10 rebounds sad made 4 steals. The Lions do not play on Friday, but return to action Friday. Jan. 2 when they host the Raiders of Portland. LAKEWOOD 65 PORTLAND 51 Even without star Jason Elenbaas, lhe Vikinp are an explosive bunch. Portland found out just how explosive Tuesday as Lakewood shot toward lhe stars with 14-point triumph al home. Ryan Weslendorp scored 20 points. Ty Brown 16 and Chad Clum 16 for lhe 2-1 Vikinp. Lakewood's only loss was in a 10-poial Barry County battle with Hastinp last Friday. Elenbaas. whose being recruited by Award-winning racers.... The Kalamazoo Speedway Awards Banquet was held on Dec. 12 at the Radisson Center in Kalamazoo. Many local drivers took home awards including (from left) Middleville's Ron Rnkbeiner (Super Late Models — "Hard Luck Award"), Hastings' Brad Shellenbarger (Factory Stocks — 18th in points). Middleville's Brian Bergakker (Factory Stocks — "Rookie of the Year" and 16th in points). Delton's Gate High (Limited Late Models — 13th in points) and Delton's Brandon Lyons (Limited Late Models — 12th in points). Lake Odessa's Steve Carter (Factory Stocks — 26th in points) and Gun Lake's John TerMeer (Factory Slocks — 15lh in points) were not at the banquet. schools such as Calvin College. is out of service until Jan. 20 because of school policy. Even without Elenbaas. Lakewood still has plenty of scoring potential. Ed VanDarMoten (24) prepare* to mak* th* dWt, wM* Breton toammatoa Ban O'Mara (52) and Datnai Day (50) g*t In poaMon to maha a play during M Friday"* j Barry County matchup with Lakewood. (Photo by Parry HartPn) . Lakewood led 16-15 al half. 34-23 al half and 53-36 after three quarters. Seven 3-pointers didn't hurt lhe Vikinp' cause as Luke Farrell drained one triple. Brown had four and Clum hit two triples. Maciasz wasn't sure al season's start where the points would come from with Maciasz said. "We have some 3-poiat shooters. Some can make six ia a row.” Elenbaas out. "I thought we had lhe lineup, but I wasn't sure who was going to score," Hastings football coach receives special honor Coach Jeff Simpson has spent 25 years on the sidelines for Hastings High's football program, so his recent award should not even shock the oppositions. Simpson recently was named as one of the Stale's "Assistant Coaches of the Year" by lhe Michigan High School A graduate of Michigan State University, Simpson was a starting ’ pitcher for the Spartans before tracking ■ the sport lo many Saxon baseball ■ prospects. Football Coaches Association. He will be recognized for the honor at the yearly football clinic in Battle Creek on Jan. 24. "I’m very flattered and very surprised," Simpson said. "I coach because I enjoy coaching lhe nice young men in Hastings. The awards arc just the icing on the cake. Il is a great honor." The award is given lo coaches who "go the extra mile and deserve recognition for all the hard work" that they have done lo make the program "the best il can be." Hastings' head football coach Jeff Keller felt that Simpson fit the requirements. Ty (Brown) got his confidence back after a bad game versus Hastings and came back with a tremendous effort." Coach Mike Maciasz said following the win over Portland. "Weslendorp was all over the place (and) Chad (Clum) was lifting weights all summer. Those three In his 25 years of coaching football at H.H.S.. Simpson served as lhe varsity head coach for six fall campaigns. He has also coached baseball for 20 years (10 as a head coach) and tennis for four years. His years of pigskin service make him the most experienced football coach ever al all came through for us." Hastings High. Jeff Simpson �The Hastings Banner - Thuraday, December 18,1887 - Page 9 f to Time William W. Potter, fanner, teacher, lawyer, judge iag the Civil WW sad had distiaguishad Mareaif oa Section No. 27. Maple Grose Township. aad tirea weal so Nmhville High School where he He taugM district school ia Assyria lawnsnip. ne ■nenoea inc ounc normal Harrison. Mich., for a period of three yean. He was than accepted a die bar n 1*94 aad grade aaad from da law department of the University of Michigan ia I **5. T. enigma and the Arm McNgan Supreme Court 1808-1832. (tram M, Moraang) Louie H. Feed. George M. CMk. WHMn W. PoRpr (eeeled) Neleon Stwpe. WMer H. North; Chief Juetice Henry M. Butzel. John S. McDonald and Howard Wteet Louise Pater. arrow a delightful story about a child's view of Green Street. Hawings in 1*99 Odar children ia the family were Marguerite. Doreen. PMUtp; Charles aad Elizabeth. He was community oriented, serving an a member at dm board at education, was chair­ man at the Republican County Committee, san ad — city antwacy for ihr III) nf Haniagi waa proaacuting attorney of Barry County for two terms and a maaaber of the Michigan Senate for two tonus during the Pingree > intiai anti na He man fare 1 naming for dm Uaried Smos Serene, but choose not to. rw ww ■mwvmcq ■ nwmg ■ puof *c nervy ■ Heatings and proasaed due at all bates. He woe SW of Michigan in 1*22. He waa a amnbor of da Mtehlgre Mhc UtiMa Cbauniareon horn 1*1* to 1*24. When dare was a serious suite He waa aaonrey general of the Stem and Cbtel here Nov. 6. 192g. until 1*40. He was Govanur W. RM Thai aeaae year, he wee alao aiecsod for n Ml arm in hie own right Um Sana he wan sav­ in* at ria item of his teeth would have espired hi i*4j. “ -7, 1Junfoetemw wu a rrimteten^t »rm» ten. haring a aaaoal anep ofMi reaaan. He awed ite west oa in bearh. bringing to it a reeouroaM mind. a aeaae of justice and fairness k was aaM that whaate and P.T.Colgrove were working together hi Barry County, dal Phidip T Calgrove swayed joriaa aad William W. tenter aappkad the lew. tetter tried his cases in his office before he died them in the courts He Mfamnd in tach cane lo adopt a strategy that made plain da teas ria case should follow. Mmn rrmar mo way* enjoyed me wv»- the Michigan Pioneer and Hinorical Society, which were unpublished u the time of his death. Justice William W. tenter died July IS. 1940. front complications from an automobile acci­ dent which he had been involved in die week before. He suffered a scalp injury and brain c.mcusiion when he Bruck a parked miler-tractor on July 9. 1940. when dnving from his East Lansing home to lhe Capitol. Medical science and skills were of no avail and Justice William W. tenter passed away. An article in the Hastings Banner of Aug. 2. 1940 noted... that quite a number of the Hawings friends of the late Chief Justice W W tetter were disappointed in not reaching Wtlcos Cemetery. Maple Grove Township, in time for the committal services. The funeral civsege had been assigned an escort by lhe state police. In the journey from Lansing they had the right of way through all cities and towns and approach­ ing traffic was held back al state highway inter sections, enabling them to reach their destina­ tion in a much teeter time than had been antic­ ipated. "Jusice tenter had long before his death expressed a desire to be buried in the rural cemetery in the township where he was born. It ia a pretty spot, shaded by large trees and well kept- as country ceresstres go. Il seemed partiodariy appropriate that he ahotald be laid to rest near the graves of his parents and other kin and tee many friends of childhood and early amah mid. “The little school he attended as a lad. is on the corner dore by the cemetery, and the old teeter farm and home is not far distant. It was from rias home he walked the eight mites along the country mads every day into Nattville to obtain his high school education The Borel emblems were ounrerous and beautiful. They came from his colleagues at the Supreme court beach, from state officials and from organiza­ tions. from friends in all walks of Ufa. They overflowed the burial tot and formed a large screen beyotti the grave. “Barry County ciriaam were proud at Justice WiBiam W. tenser aad he never outgrew his lik­ ing for them Hoaon never changed Mm. He was always the same unassuming, easily approachable. “Will tenter' of the early days. His pasting is truly mourned.” In 1940. the Supreme Coun of Michigan heard the petition from The Michigan Bar Association and granted permission 10 give a memorial to William W. tester for his work in lhe State of Michigan and Barry County The memorial was ted by Kim Sigler of Hauings Bunin Hamihim of Battle Creek. Edmund C. Shields. Lanting and Justice Howard Wieti for the Supreme Court Chief Justice George E Bushnell presided at the hearing of the tributes. On Sept $. 1940. lhe members of lhe Supreme Court of Michigan, and present and former chirens of Maple Grove Township gath­ ered at the Wilcos Church in Maple Grove Township as a part of the fourth pioneer meet­ ing of the township. Justices Howard Wies. Walter H. North and Emerson Boyles spoke to the over 200 people gathered for the cere­ monies. The gathering was known as a “meet­ ing" in deference to the Quaker founders and settlers of the township who used the word meeting to describe their gatherings. Akrtg With the tuuness of the pioneer meet­ ing. which included tributes to many of the early aetlters of the area, a memorial was tribtlted to Justice William W. teeter following the memorial given in the Suprente Court The day ended with a ante by Edwwd Haines aad “Auld Lang Syne" waa stmg by all preaem. The benediction given by the Rev. J. W. Foy was followed by a treat of watermelons contribmed by a former Maple Grove boy. tenri Basaen Mra. Minnie Eldred, a granddaughter of Eli Lapham. the township's flrst settler, was chairman of tire program commitMe. Margaret Richardton tetter pasted away on Jan. 2B. 1954. and waa buried ia tire Wilcos Scam: Hiuory of lam Cnearv. with *tg>M**l Hut. W W tettire 1111912; A t<Mr *> Crremonln sf Ihr Mchfgua Sm»rmr enure. /8J7-J992. 7hrJtiMfoeeSM«rev Coan Hluorical Saeiotf; Haaf StotMn. lam Chy of Haatagi. lt71N7l: vn®arn tv. rvxwr m • young ■norrwy in dm Qty of Heatings. dree 1886 ties of Barry Comity's takes, woods end stresses He grew up in the aotnhare pan of Barry County, where he roemed dm woods at win. He sever tow his appaeciassoa of amree and put stargy into da preaan elina of dune woods, streams aad lakes when te ww rite to. He would tramp mite after atilt m ria woods. He would cany a pan during dm hunting anaim, twt it mher time*, he trivetad on foot bacauaetelitedtoeaerietreasaaddagrowmg life of the forest He loved tenure and fish Ing and he did both in rie right way and art* the right spirit. Ha was a real sportsman. He waa ■returned hi teuteg a eod’und gun dub in llmdagt uriiri stetdd du pIMmarii mH unitely promoted it* aiccem. Hocootinned to come from I taring to attend the-gadmrmgs of dm organization*. Wiliam W. Parer ia probably bate remem­ bered ia Barry County for hie work in dm local courts and for his reconhag of history. He pub­ lished several volumes about tee history of Retry County, which included "History at Barry County”; 1911 Other works included “Michigan Evidence." “Judicial tenser in ria United States " He also wrote four volumes far MEMBERFDC DISPLAY AD COPY Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday Dec. Itth CLASSIFIED Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday Dec. 19th PM mat tram 1873 showing Maple Grove Township when Wdham W. Potter was a youngster. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 18, 1807 — Page 11 Freshman wrestler makes his mark at Wyoming Park Freshman wrestler Andy Powell made a great first impression al Saturday's Wyoming Park Tournament. 1 Powell notched his first varsity win in his first match and won a thrilling 14*12 decision in his third match to place third {i 125. Powell's 3-1 record was a big achievement for a first-year performer. "This was quite an accomplishment for a freshman wrestling in his first varsity tournamcni." Hastings Coach Dave Rmtow said. * Greg Seeber and Tim Eascy both were weight class champions for Furrow's Saxons. Seeber was 3-0 at 103 and Eascy was 3-0 at 215. Both Easey and S-xber ate now 7-0 for the season. Hastings finished second out of eight teams with 122 points. Forest Hills Northern won the title with 163 1/2. Godwin Heights was third with 120, Hudsonville placed fourth with III. Grand Rapids Catholic Central wound up fifth with 103. Haslett took sixth with 93. Wyoming Park had 88 for seventh and East Kentwood's B team scored 74 Sam Carey (112) went 2-1 with a pin. Chad Noteboom (135) went 3-0 with two pins. Ryan Argo (140) went 2-0. John Kieffer (171) went 3-0 with two pins and Lucas Reaser (189) went 3-0 with two pins for lhe Saxon first place performances. The second places went to Mike Hamp (130) 2-1. Jay Campbell (160) one pin. Shaun Hollars (171) two pins. Robert Fowler (189) one pin and Isaac Smith (215) l-l 2-1 2-1 2-1 one pin. Other placers for Hastings' matsmen were Luke Noteboom (2-1 and second al 145). Bill Blair (l-l and second at 171). Mike Pursell (l-l and second at 189) and Gabo McCarty (2-2 and fourth at 275). Junior Varsity Out of tbe IS wrestlers that Hastings sent to the Delton-Kellogg J.V. tournament, five earned first places and five others look second place awards. Medals were given to the first place winners in each weight class bracket. nil for eighth. eagers struggle in VA dash with PennfieH Penafield led Dehon 16-4 nt lhe end of first quarter and things did not get belter lhe rest of the way. Pennficld won lhe battle of the 73-44. despite big games from yle Matteson and Denny Bourdo. Matteson scored 14 points, including a ' , 2 rebounds and I steal. Bourdo also scored in double figures 10 markers. A third Delton scorer did not fare as II in his Battle Creek return. Jason r, a transfer from Battle Creek il. scored 3 points in his return to ereal City." on is now 1-2 and l-l heading into r's road game with Kalamazoo * with with with with Christian. . DELTON Si G-A 43 Kyle Matteson scored 16 points and Denny Bourdo added 12 as Dehon defeated Galesburg-Augusta in KVA varsity basketball action last Friday in Dehon. The Panthers also received 6 points from Brian Jackson. 9 points from Mike Kammeraad. 6 points from Darron Williams, 5 points from Jeff Humbarger and 2 points from Jason Hamer. The Panthers led 12-10 after the first quarter, 29-18 al half and 43-30 after three quarters. Leading G-A in points was Bret Stevenson with 22 markers. Delton's Nick Hannar floors his Maple Valley mat opponent in Barry County action last weak in Deton. Isom, Haneckow perfect at Grand Haven Tourney GRAND HAVEN — Jon Haneckow and Robert Isom both went undefeated to highlight Delton's performance at Saturday's Grand Haven wrestling tournamcni. Isom, al 145. beat Grand Haven's Matt DeMarse 15-0. drew a void against Zeeland and pinned Mona Shore's Joe Gucnnc in 2:25. Haneckow pinned Grand Haven's Zach Courtright in 1:10. managed a 53-second fall against Zeeland's Justin Avink and won 6-1 over Mona Shore's grappler Jeff Groery. Jeremy Coplin won 12-3 over Rusty Carter at 140 and Billy Ferris drew a void at 275 also for Delton in lhe match against the host team. David DeWaters drew a void at 103, Johnny Hicks won 9-7 against Brent Bcstma at 135, Jeremy Coplin beat Jeff McDonough at 140. Dana Eari pinned Andy Jacobs in 1:40. Nick Hannar managed a 17-0 major decision against Mike McDonough al 160. Phil Schallhom won 3-1 over Kenny Scrough at 189 and heavyweight Billy Ferris pinned J?crr^K.SjRta»h>* Htwds against Zeeland. nz. »b ’’ Isom and Haneckow were the Panthers' Center Ryan Weslendorp (54) scored a team-high 20 points as Lakewood rolled past Portland on Tuesday. SHOTSenuCoaiMMiMl from pace 10 Defense also helped against the Raiders as many of Portland's misses led to Lakewood buckets. "Defensively, we've been playing great." Maciasz exclaimed. "We played great defense against Portland and 1 was also happy with the rebounding." Lakewood entertains Lansing Catholic Central on Friday. LAKEWOOD 65 PORTLAND 51 Portlaud... I5..4L.. 13... 15-51 Lakewood..16...19... 19... 11=65 Portland: Ellis 5 (5) 15. Fcdcwa 0 3­ 4 3. Lambic 10-13. Crocl 7 2-4 16. Rogers 3 1-2 7. Pohl 2 (2) 2-3 8. Totals: 18 (7) 8-15=51 Lakewood: Farrell I (I) 1-2 4. Brown 6 (4) 0-1 16. Frost I (1)0-3 3. Cramer I 1-3 3. Clum 7 (2) 0-0 16. Thole I 0-0 2. Weslendorp 9 (2-4 20. Totals: 23 (7) 4-13=65 HASTINGS 57 LAKEWOOD 47 Darnell Day scored a team-high 15 points and Kyle Pohja added 11 as Hastings High's sanity basketball team remained undefeated with a Barry County win over Lakewood High last Friday. The Saxons out-scored the host Vikings 9-7 in the fmt quarter. 11-9 in lhe second. 17-13 in the third and 20-18 in the fourth quarter to pull out a 10point triumph. Besides Day and Pohja. Tony Bowne tallied 9 points. Adam Whitney 9. Jeff Storrs 7. Ed VanDcrMolcn 2. Adam Gee 2 and Ben O'Mara scored 2 points. Bownc's dunk in the second half brought a spark to the Saxon's offensive charge. "He’s a very athletic player." Schils said of Bowne. "Storrs (Jeff) made a nice pass on that play. Wc have a couple of guys on this team who can dunk the ball." Chad Clum led Lakewood with 13 markers. VanDcrMolcn also was the team's top scorer against Grandville with 9 markers, but his efforts in both games included more than just points. Call 1-800-437-2423 8th Grade Gold Two tough defeats were experienced by eighth grade eagers as Pinewood won 32­ 22 on Dec. 9 and Grandville prevailed 39­ 26 on Dec 11. Dave Oukcrman and Eric VanDcrMolcn each scored 6 paints versus Pinewood. SHOTS Continued on poage 12 i �Page 12 — The Haetlnge Banner — Thuraday, December 18, 19B7 Volleyball Champs... The Thomapple Voileybal Club won lint place in the YMCA of Barry County co­ ed volleyball season. The team members are (front row. from left) John Kamstra, Brian Putpatt; (back row) Jody Swift. Sheila Morway, Doug Fairchild and Kelly Sherman. Missing from the photo are Mark Putpatf and Cathy Moma. (Photo provkied) Santa a hit at Healthy Familiea/Barry County party The Healthy Families/Barry County Christmas Party brought 19 children aad 13 adults together lo enjoy a Wednesday Against Pinewood. VanDerMolen pulled down 9 rebounds and made 2 steals. In the Grandville game. VanDerMolen had 3 steals, while Dave Wilson collected 5 caroms. Sth Grade Blue Forest Hills Northern got lhe Blue team last week winning 28-23. Chad Harmer scored 8 points so lead the Hastings club, while Patrick Stephens added 4 markers. 7th Grade Blue F.H.N. also beat Hastinp Blue team of seventh graders. 30-11. Justin Halder nailed a 3-pointer to highlight lhe offensive showing. Donnie Converse grabbed a team-high 8 rebounds, while Billy Morgan. Josh Milleson and Joel Gibbons were tough defenders. 7th Grade Gold A split of jc-scs for the Gold hoopsKrs as they beat Pinewood 34-31. but lost to Grandville 30-39. Dustin Bowman reared tO points and Eli Schmidt 7 ia the win over Pinewood. Jake Heuss had 5 steals in that game, while B.J. Doanini and Schmidt each dished out 5 assists. Lonnie Rambin pulled down 4 caroms and made 4 steals. Chris Rounds aad Bowman each tallied 7 points against Grandville. Aaron Snider led lhe rebounding charge with 6 aad Bryan Lee had 5 caroms. Heuss was tops ia assists with 3. 8th Grade Gold Eric VanDerMolen scored IS aad Zac Fulmer 10 as Hastings won over Wayland on Dec. 16 52-41 VanDerMolen and Fulmer also had strong rebounding games with 10 and 9 caroms respectively. Ted Greenfield and Dave Ockerman each pulled down 6 rebounds. 7th Grade Gold The seventh grade eagers knocked off a previously unbeaten Wayland team. 29­ 28. John Deming had 10 points and teammate Dunin Bowman tallied 7 markers. BJ. Doanini led all rebounders with 10. Bowman crashed the boards for 7 caroms and Aaron Snider had 6. Eli Schmidt had 4 steals and Cullen McKeough dished out 3 assists. 8th Grade Blue Wayland won a double overtime thriller. 37-29. Chad Harner led (be Saxons with 10 joints and Kevin Stickney added 9 points. Jon Kendall had an 'outstanding' defensive game, according to his coach. 7th Grade Blue The Wildcats also edged the Saxons in this liardcoun affair. 30-24. Billy Morgan pumped in 8 points to go along with his 3 rebounds. Justin Halder scored 6 points with two 3-pointcrs. Halder also pulled down 2 rebounds. Adam Tuthill scored 4 and collected 2 rebounds. Donnie Converse led Hastings with 10 rebounds. morning of camaraderie aad fun. said Kay Loftus, coordinator of lhe program for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Sinus visit was a big hit and all die children and adults enjoyed the opportunity to be photographed with the jolly old df in the picture above. At right, the youngsters enjoyed the tasty treat of decorating their own cookies. Licking frosting-covered fingers and a plastic spreader are (from left) Donnie Sheldon UI and Alishia March who are shown with Todd Fox who eyes one of lhe sweet treats. Antlerless deer firearms " season opens Saturday ? Those who failed to lake a deer during the regular firearms season this fall will have another chance during a special twoweek antlerfess deer season that begins this coming Saturday. Dec. 20. and runs through Jan. 4. Hunting will be allowed in most of southern Michigan, including Barry County, and portions of the northern Lower Peninsula on the west side of the state. Hunting can only be on private prop­ erty. Antlerfess deer are female deer aad bucks with horns less than three inches long. The special season was approved by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission last May after requests from members of lhe Michigan United Conservation Club, the Michigan Farm Bureau, and foresters concerned about the large deer population. The extra firearms season was needed, they argued, to trim Michigan's herd enough lo protect farmers' crops from damage by browsing deer and protect tree seedlings, wildflowers, and other forest plants from being eaten. Barry Forester Jim Bruce said the number of antlerfess deer taken during lhe regular firearms season was ‘not as much as what we hoped for. but more than what has been taken before.' He said hunters did not spend enough lime in lhe woods during lhe regular firearms season to bring in the quantities of deer hoped for. Also, deer were able to hide in stands of com lhal had yet to be har­ vested. By now. he raid. 85 percent of the com crop has been picked, which means the deer "don't have those hiding places any permits given to landowners who have proven damage from deer hroa tiag ' Those who ptachaaed general doe penaitk can hunt on any private land ia either < lhe two management areas of the rnuary, if they have permission from the Ireduwnre Those who purchased private land peonife can only hunt oa lhe land for which they received the permits and neighboring prop­ erty if they have the landowner's permis­ more.' which will give hunters a better chance of bagging a doe. The total take of deer during the firearms season, both does and bucks, was approxi­ mately 282.000. Bruce said, down from 299.000 last year. The hope is to trim the herd in Michigan from two million to 1.3 sion. . Those hunting oa land where a property owner has a block permit do not have K> have a special doe licease, but do need a . regular firearms licease. '■ million, he said. That means that bow hunters and those hunting does with firearms during the next two weeks will one private laad doe licease a day when they weal oa sale over lhe counter iq September, aad some huaaers obtained rev. need to harvest over 400.000 deer statewide. A total of 456.000 antlerfess deer licenses have been sold across the eral permits. It For the first two days of the anderieu season, boaters may be bumpiag ia4a those hunting with muzzleloaders. TM stale, Bruce said. Bruce said all of lhel 1.840 anlfericss li­ censes have been sold that were allotted for the two deer management areas in Barry County, one on the western side of the county near lhe Barry Stale Game Area and one on the eastern side of the county. Nine hundred of those licenses included block Bruce said hi surer were allowed lo obtain muezleloeding season is currently under way. Bruce said, red goes through Sunday. Dec. 21. There boating with muzzleloaden can shoot a back with their license, but can also shoot does if they have antlerfess li­ censes. Bruce said. IfffawMi to cteecug TK cheerleaders to spend Christmas season in Hawaii It's one thing to spend Christmas in Hawaii. Il's another to spend the holiday performing al halftime of lhe 16th annual Jeep Aloha Bowl in a post-season college football game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Washington Huskies. Thornapple Kellogg High School cheerleaders Becky Worth and Andrea Bucher will spend sevci days and six nights in Honolulu taking in the sun and showing off their talents as pan of the National Cheerleaders Association All­ American squad. At halftime of the bowl game between MSU and Washington, the N.C.A. cheerleaders, from all over the United States, will perform a routine entitled a "Magical Hawaiian Christmas"... a routine that probably will impress the likes of Don Ho and others nearby. Worth and Bucher both attended the. N.C.A. Cheerleading Camp this past A Saxon scoop Kyfe Pohja (42) attempts a tricky scoop shot from underneath the basket during last week's Barry County basketball contest against Lakewood The Saxons won the game and look to regain their winning ways Friday night at home against Lowell. (Photo by Perry Hardin) I summer and were selected to the program's All-Star team. Both are anxious to get to lhe island for a little holiday cheer. "Il's going to be warm and be a great experience." Worth said. "And 1 will have a lol of fun." "It’s a cool learning experience." Bucher said. "I've never flown before or been Thomapple Kellogg cheerleader* (from left) Becky Worth and Andrea Bucher will spend Christmas in Hawaii along with the Michigan State Spartans. anywhere for Christmas. "I’ve met so many people (through lhe N.C.A.) and mcl many neu friends." Worth, a senior, and Bucher, a junior, arc both part of Thomapple Kellogg High School's varsity cheerleading team. ’ The Aloha Bowl, lo be shown oa ABO 41. will begin at 2:30 p.m. or 10:30 a.m, Hawaii time. I j �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 18,1997 — Page 13 a r V I *F< M B League 1st Piece... Hastings Burial Vault won the B crown. Members of that team are Laurene Rugg, Brenda Noteboom, Sue Saroli. Nancy Buehl. Karen Myers and Maureen Dudley. Myers is not pictured. (Photo provided) A League Champa... US! Us 38-22; Parkers AFC Home 37-23; Birds 33 1/2-26 1/2; Question Marks 32LeHarves 32-28; Varneys 32-28; HaUinp 29-31; Lucky State 25 1/2-34 1/2. Camaa end Series ■ M. Atkinson 187­ I; J. Me Keough 181-464: D. CMmued 161­ : D. Collier 166-451; B. Estep 169-441: T. 15<M29; M. Hodges 168: O. Gillo.it : S. Shea 144; S. Malloy 130; S. Teunessen Bobs Gun & Tackle won the A title. Team members are (front row) Kelly Yoder, Kathy Sherman. Debbie Williams: (back row) Sue Owen. Brenda Dawe, Sheila Momray and Kim Whitaker. (Photo provided) Thursday Aearis Exc. 42 1/2-17 1/2: Nsxhville ic 42- IS: Tick Tnck Restaurant 38Seeber Aulo Body 35-25; FM World 32-28: Creek Grocery 31-29; Riverside very 26-34; Gxvin Ford 24-36. NAM 23-33; Dowl II 21-39, Stefano’s 21-35; iner Bowl 20 1/2-39 1/2. Game aat Serin - M. McCany 157; Banimus 214-589: S. Greenfield 193: C. ■Oiermey 196: N. Taylor 172: S. Varney 171: T. Csnreh 198:1 Hurless 188: B. Hayes 181; C. Gales 138; J. Confer 223-574: L. Potter 187: C. Hurless 168: K. Covey 174: P. Wendorf 136. iller Friday Mixed Maeee Brush Works 38: Heads Out 37: Bad Habit II 37; Rocky 4 34: Get Lucky 34; 9 and a Wiggle 34; Gillons 33: Ramblers 33; No Geralol Req'd 30.5: Late Commers 30; Four R's 29:1 Know That 29; Weekend Wairkn 29: Nash Bash 28; Ten Pins 27; Sears Service 27: Special K’s 21.5. Mesas Good Gaines mad Series - B. Keillor 488-556: D. Keillor 203-585: K. Money 192­ 559: R. Roush 188-518; S. Fleabody 212-585: R. Kaye 214-573: J. Mays 248-664: L Bwnum 209-604; A. Taylor 22L584: B. Keeler 254­ 392; W. Brodock 176-507; S. Gillons 202-510: fit. McKee 234-592: B. Madden Jr. 210-556: H Pennington 235-709; J. Service 220-631; J. Beckwith 176: D. Service 205; J. Service 177: O. Tinkler 177: M. Kasinsky 208: K. Bushee 202: T. Rainwater 232: B. Madden Sr. 213. Womens Good Games and Series - S. Nash 175485; D. Service 165473: S. Smith 154­ 447: K. Becker 216-550: S. Keeler 237-611; L. Barnum 200-534; S. Sanborn 176-492: Shirlee V. 221-568: S. McKee 257-676: T. Pfenningion *161462; E. Johnson 178: F. Ruthruff 175: D. Mays 178; B. Hughes 193. Bewieretles "'Bennett Industries 36-20; Hamilton Ekcavanng 31-25; DJ Electric 30-26; Cartton Center Excavating 27-29; Kent O„ Co. 25-31; Hecker Insurance 19-37. High Games and Series - G Potter 174438: H. Conenen 179-513: G. Olis 182477; T. Redman 160-398; S. Merrill 192-515: M. Andrus 153410: S. Dunham 140: K. Fowler 378492: S. Drake 166: K. Doster 162-379; E. ’Vtaasse 190. Menday Mixers ’’.Whispering Waters 38: Rowdie Girts 32 1/2: Kelley's Keglers 32: Hastings Bowl 28 1/2; T.M. Lassies 27: Coldwell Banker 27: Dewey's Auto 27: Hartzler's Tours 26: Michehtb 26: Girrbach's 24 1/2: Green Chks 24: Mr. Bruce 23 1/2. High Games and Series - G Scobey 182­ 451: D. Davenport 197473: R. Bennett 178: S. VatDenburg 191-537; G. Glasgow 207-508: E. Hatnmentree 192489; P. Snyder 183: H. Miller 184; D. Kelley 189-524: V. Carr 175450; S. Smiller 223485. Kuempel 43 J3mdock4ILJe»iek 39: Olis 36: Moucoulis 34; Woodmansee 33: No. One 32: jrrogindewey 29 1/2: Schlachter 29: Nash 26: VtAM’s 26: Lethcoe 24 1/2; Hall 23: Brewer S2; Snyder 21: Friend 21. jf- High Games and Series - M. Matson 197®97; C. Jesiek 192490; B. Terry 215-548: W. Jteman 179467; B. Mallekoote 104499; N. jfhaler 182467: G. Potter 182460; S. Glasgow 2J95-53I . W. Woodmansee 226-551; D. Service ■79494. H. Service 174479; W. Brodock 193■65; B. Kingsley 201492; R. Schlachter 176; S. Bennington 187433: G. Olis 168-482; J. ■tetter 193494. ■ Saiarday Majors ■ Bays High Game and Series - C. Bowman ■02-544; D. Humphrey 226-520: B Bowman ■79-519. D. James 182-514; B Weatherly 162■77; B. Hammond 190465; A. McBrian 168*45; J. James 176439; J. Endres 167434: B. ■nby 183432. Giris High Games and Series - W. Miller •W35-326; A. Boger 124-302; A. Williams IOS277; A. Rose 104-273; T. Huss 115-258: N. Jowle 96-158. Sunday Night Mixed Thee Foggen, 40; Rednecks 39; Fearsome 4 38 1/2; B S.ers 37; H.E.D. 36 1/2; Thunder Alley 35: Diehards 33; Lucky Strikes 30: XFilers 30; 2x4 29: S & K 28; Short N Sweet 26; 9 out of 10 23: Rock Bottom 23; Tag Alongs 20; Friends 14. BOWLING CMrthBMd OR |M0O 14 22 3rd Place in 2nd Place in B... Ranger Die. Inc. took second place honors. Team members are (front row) Laurie Eastman, Jennifer Kensington, Tricia Eldred: (second row) Jennifer Cusack, Stacy Kensington, Beth Adams, Kart Bhepter and Julie Power. (Photo provided) A solid waste Planning Committee RPfifiiMaMe Meeiing ...will be held on Friday, Decsateir it, 1BS7 al 1:30 p.m. In the Commission Chamber of the Barry County Courthouse. Backe Construction earned third place. Team members are (front row) Connie Bagley, Myrna Holley. Michelle Trowbridge; (back row) Lori Cordray, Angie Dawe and Missy Backe. (Photo provided) SPORTS TIP??? CaN 945-9554 ...And To All A Good Night. RUTLAND CHAWTM TOWNSHIP ORDINA NCE NO. 56 ADoenP: MoatMi n, letr ■ ISCII8I. MVW m Mn ATOFWUC AWOW AFIM AOQPnOM An Ordinance to amend the Rutland Charter Township zoning Ordinance by the rezoning of certain property located In Land Section 13 within the Township from the ’’R5" Recreation District zoning classification to the "C3" General Business District zoning classification: and to repeal ail Ordinances or parts ol Ordinances In conflict herewith. RVTLAND CMAIHB TOWNBMP bamy cmniy, bmmman SOCHONI Rezoning of Property in Land Section 13 A. The Zoning map as incorporated by reference in the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordi­ nance Is hereby amended by the rezoning from the “RS" Recreation District zoning classification to the "C3" General Business District zoning classi­ fication of the following described land in Land Section 13: BEG AT A POINT IN THE N ROW LN OF HEATH RD. WHICH IS St JO FT N AND 8230 FTWOFTHECTR OF 1334 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, AND RUNNING TH S 47 DEG 52 MIN E ALONG SAID ROW LN 31030 FT. TH N 40 DEG 46 MIN E, 1073.4 FT TO THE 8 ROW OF THE MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD. TH N 00 DEG 12 MIN E, 650 FT TO THE CTR OF THE THORN­ APPLE RIVER, TH SOUTHWESTERLY FOLLOW­ ING THE THREAD OF SAID RIVER TO A POINT WHICH IS N 30 DEG 32 MIN E. 101530 FT FROM THE POB. TH S 30 DEG 32 MIN W, 10153 FT TO POB. mcwon m SSVSBABKIW Should any section, clause, or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a Court to be invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provi­ sion so declared to be invalid. / hr ( I thin ^/>t t 1111 i^l » SSCTION M smcnvBMii This Ordinance shall take effect seven (7) days after publication after adoption. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances In conflict herewith ere hereby repealed. (616)957-0200 BAMASA ansoso, CUM RUTLAND CHASTH TOWNSHIP r �Pag* 14 — Th* Hasting* Banner — Thursday. December 18,1907 County courts to get new security systems Wimrsi Hl*k Game. aad Series - L Barnum 225-62*; D Snyder 234-621; S. Sanborn 216 595; K Sulfin 204-553; M Sayder I*.1-500. M. McOurkm 200-499; M. Eaton 190-491; C. Prrsonr IM-tKI; V. Miller IM-456: A Hubbell 142-413. J. Dereu 155­ 399; S. Snider 1*2; L. Falconer 171: M. Evans 157; D. Duicher 150; C. Barnum 144. Mm High Gwen aad Series - B. Renu 299-672: J. Barnum 237-63R; C. Sanborn 207>-6ll: R. bowman 202-536: S. Krallman 211-534: B. Hubbell 202-532: T James I *0511: D. Wordell 155-459: D. Duicher 1*1-449; J. Kohler 211; A. Tiylor 211; S. Sanborn 202; B. Heath 19*; B Barkhuff 193: B. Drayum 1*1; V. Deaeu 163. Tuesday Mixed Advanced Commercial Printing 41-23; Moaaetler Graphics 37-27; Consumers Concrete 351/2-201/2; Woodmansee Sawmill 35-29; Flcxfab34-30; Hastiags Bowlers 2S-36; Fla Seekers 26-31; Friends 22 1/2-41 1/2. Mew High Gaaaes * Series J. Beach 209-556; L. Burch 173; L Johnson 110; J. Burghdoff 149; P. Scobey 213; S. Hause 190-311; K. Fteaix 201. Warn is i High Games * Series U Thomas 163; D. Johnson 190; C. Keller 161. RfCTMtiCfl 83 Barry Automotive 41 1/2; Fairchild Oil 40: Cartoon Center Excavating 35 1/2; Cross’ 30; frtcpon Elevator 23; and Hasting* Bowl 22. G«ad Games and Series - MB. King 245* 588. G. Yoder 519; J. Buehler 503; B. BarkhufT 513. D. Lambert 2IB. 222-620; J. Woody 531; M. Brown 522; and R. Wieland 525. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Panic alarm systems at a cost of $13,167 have been approved by the Barry County Board of Commissioners for courtrooms and related offices in the county. County Circuit Court Judge James Fisher last week talked lo the board about security concerns and said he hoped to get the board's blessings for the purchase of portable panic buttons to be used in case of emergencies. The buttons would have direct access into the county's 911 dispatch cen­ ter. Fisher's current equipment has a twolo three-minute delay lo reach 911. "In our positions wc have to deal with people who arc emotionally unstable and sometimes menially unstable... We're con­ cerned not just about ourselves but also our employees.** he said speaking for the other judges, too. The board had tabled the panic alarm re­ quest last month. "...Nobody questioned the importance of it. the necessity of it," Commissioner Tim Burd said about tabling the matter. He said commissioners wanted lo explore other as­ pects of such a system. The current situation "is not fair to our employees, it's not fair to lhe judges, it's not fair to the other employees in the clerk's and treasurer's office who are in a situation where they might have need for thi» at some point," Fisher said. We don't want to wan until there is a problem and somebody gets shot before we do these things. We have more than local public officials by focusing on con- enough money to take care out of the items oul of our budgets." he said. "Judge Shaw anticipates having a budget surplus of about $40,000 in his budget." The portable panic alarms arc more flex­ ible and less costly than wired ones, Fisher said. crctc projects that will benefit the parties involved; and to acquaint those in atten­ dance with a financial profile of the city, "I think it's something that’s long over­ due.” Commissioner Lew Newman said. The system will be installed in the courthouse. Courts & Law Building and courthouse annex where the Friend of the Court is housed. Contributing to the cost of the system arc the Friend of lhe Court, which is pay­ ing $3,000; District Court. $2,000; and Circuit Court. $8,167. The system is being purchased from Simplex Time Recorder Co. in Grand Rapids. Fisher added that the Family Court be­ comes fully operational statewide Jan. I and said he appreciated the cooperation and attitude of County Clerk Nancy Boersma to make il a smooth transition. He said some townships and county. Harvey has conducted similar workshops in six other counties "with great success." according lo Fred Jacobs, chairman of the Futuring Committee, and Jan Hartough. County Extension director. "Recent events in the county indicate a need to acquaint our public officials with cooperative methods to solve problems thcicby avoiding negative publicity and cosily litigation." Jacobs and Hartough said in a letter to County Board Chairman Jim Bailey. All village, city, township and county officials in Barry will be invited to attend the workshops. • Approved a 10-year lease agreement with Yankee Springs Township for the use of some space in its new satellite fire sta­ tion at 1425 South Payne Lake Road. Mid­ dleville. for use as a satellite office by emergency services personnel and storage for a marine boat for emergency rescue sit­ uations. The cost lo the county is $1,000 per year. The township had previously asked the board for a $10,000 contribution toward the building and the annual payment is a compromise. • Agreed to spend $7,884 per year for preventive maintenance services in the Courts & Law Building, the three year con­ tract is with Havel Bros, of Kalamazon. The agreement includes maintenance fqr 40-some heat pumps, air handler, condens­ ing unit, humidifier, cabinet heaters, ex­ haust fans, etc. • Heard Commir^oncr John Barnett ask if lhe board had received a letter from lhe Dispute Resolution Committee, saying that Barry would have two scats on the board with Kalamazoo County. Barnett wondered if those position* should be ap­ pointed by the County Board since the people would be representing Barry County. Bailey said he had not received the letter and asked Barnett io get a clarification on the matter. other counties have experienced headaches over the situation. In other business, the board: • Voted 6-2 to pay for the costs of an evening meal for between 75 and 100 county, township, village and city officials as part of a Jan. 29 intergovernmental col­ laborative workshop, sponsored by lhe County Futuring Committee and the Michigan Slate University Extension Ser­ vice in Barry County. The sponsoring groups requested lhal the county board sup­ port its efforts by funding the catered meal which is estimated lo cost $8 per person. Commissioners Burd and Lew Newman STREAM MAP voted no. The workshop is one of two intergov­ ernmental collaborative events lhal are planned. The other one is Feb. 18. Both workshops are being supported by a grant Thtx 4 foot by 4 foot nop show* wtuMy M of th* 35,000 mriws of MCHGAN strums ax) takas. on both peninstta from lhe Barry Community Foundation and will be held at Kellogg Community Col­ lege's Fchsenfcld Center in Hastings. "It's leadership training for tomorrow," - Hows Bro* OuMooEdta fOwtSarMw hcUM >a> art IM, Pr»ort 6, feu Kwg a WCHGAN w* la WuMgurit EmynoaowSOOOawnimdWaWwidta said Commissioner Emmet Herrington. Objectives of the workshops, conducted by Lyna Harvey of MSU. arc lo assist public officials in formulating and main­ taining inter-jurisdictional agreements by ofioen vour unque stream map o wchgan AraUMnWdorkMM ALSOAVMMlEn ferry puge LFt TIME GUARANTEED JUU-IA. dai M* 4 n it < n aoub) ■•<>) was r*t» ci« « __ 4niT4n F0UX0u*(i>WW4PWUC34Sm SIRI \MS sw__ 4ntr4nuiaMTH>u4M»4narw<*l4i4Su OKiadnui ____ swriDrMoankHiH AsrMnnMancroRoasnas s.m acquainting them with successful existing modes and the processes used lo establish them; lo enhance lhe relationships between I S*M Woman hurt when car strikes tree An aldarty woman driving south on North Broadway In Hasting* wm hurt Tuesday afternoon whan she apparently was tMraciad by something Mktg off the seat, veered off the road and struck a tree. The women, whoaa name was not availabia at press time, was treated for a bump to her head after being tranaportad to Pennock Hospital by Lansing Marty* Hasting* Antouianca. cw his 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Bo* 188 Hastings. Ml 49958 call for same-day approval. CtNBowaMpi Mortgage CASH AKS771-BOO-968-2221 STATI OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE •NOTICE A Call to Arms: Check Blood Pressure. Notice of Drainage Board Meeting for the Determination of Practicability On accordance wtth RA. 40. of 1966. aa amanUaS) " coumt muo cant mthcounty main NeNaa l> hereby fkrea. that on November 5,1097. a petition waa filed with Brsdun Harrington, Eaton County Drain Commiasionor, praying for tho claaning out, retocaring, widening, deepening, straightening, tiling, extending, retocating along a highway, or adding one or more bianchoe thereto and oonoolMation with the drain known and designated as the Confer Mud Creek Intereounty Drain, and The Bany County Board of Commissioners wil accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Mental Health Board until December 19, 1997. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's Office, 3rd Floor, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml Whaaaae, the Drainage District for the: Collier Mud Creek intereounty Drain Includaa lands within the following counties and their reepecthre munielpaHriaa: Eaton County: Sunfield Township; Ionia County: Sabewa Township; and Whaaaaa, a certified copy of eaid petition wae served upon John M. Bush, Ionia County Drain Commissioner, Robert W. Shatter, Bany County Drain ixNVwVMMionuc uno uun wyant rnu mrucior or tnu Micmgun Dopunmont of Agriculture by Braden Harrington, Eaton County Drain Commissioner. New BaareSere, In accordance with PA 40, of 1088, as amended, a Drainage Board meeting of the Collier Mud Creek Intereounty Drain w<M be haM on January 0,1088 al 1948 MB, at tho comer of Kimmel Road and Eaton Highway in the Township of Sunfield. County of Eaton, to determine the practicability of said Improvement. New Brarekore, all parsons owning lands liable to an aeoeeement for benefits, or whose lands wiH be crossed by said drain, or any municipality affected, are rvquustua io du pmuni m mki nwuring, ft nwy so o*s*rs. rnjouc conwTwm win to FKttfvud flt th® mMting. Persons with diMbilltiu* nMding •ccorrwTxxlttttorts for uffuctivu participation in the meeting should contact the Drain Commiela. 68few maw i*~ — T4— a — ■» —. _ ■■uvwr in nw couniy wmen iney ruwou ai me nunroer noreo oeiow (voice; or through the Michigan Relay Canter at 1OM4P3777 (TTY) al least one week In edvance of the meeting to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. It anyone wishes to submit written comments prior to the dele of the meeting, or has any questions regarding this notice, they may contact tho following Couniy Drain Commissioner's offices: Bradsn Harrington Eaton County Drain Commissioner Eaton County Courthouse 1045 Indepemtsnce Blvd. Charlotte, Ml 48813 (517) 543-7500 Ext. 215 John M. Bush Ionia County Drain Commissioner Courthouse, 100 W. Main Sl. Ionia, Ml 48046 (616) 527-5373 Robert W. Shaffer Barry County Drain Commissioner 220 West State Street Hastings. Ml 49056 (616)0484879 Dated al Lansing, Michigan. December 8.1997. Dan Wyant Director ol Agriculture By: Kart F Hausler Deputy for the Director P.O. Box 30017 ■ Lansing. Ml 48909 (517)3354497 Get Your Copies Off The Hastings Banner At Any Off These Area Locations Delton HasUbga Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley’s Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Felpausch Other Dowling Comer Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) X-Press Northview Grocery Onn-Nook Gifts Plumb’s R& J's Goodenough Goodies Superette Tom's Market Day By Day Thomapple Lake Trading Rost Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-O Shell Felpausch Carl’s Market Hamlins Quick Stop NashviUe Little's Country Store Cart's Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End Hotra Pharmacy CappoA Quick Mart Prairieviie General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Dekon Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery MiMlevlIle Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It and Go PSstoors Nesbitt's Village Grocery Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Freeport L& J'a Our Village General Store �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 18, 1997 — Page 15 FINANCIAL Elliott bound over in double fatality FOCUS Money Market Funds: Cash parking lots White you’re busy winking toward a finan­ cially secure future, building up a long-term portfolio that includes growth and income investments, don’t forget one thing: cash. You still need cash reserves - not only to pay for big expenses, but also to help you avoid dipping imo your long-term investments if an emerOre of the belt places to keep your cash reserves is in a mopey market mutual fund - and evidently, more people are discovering this. I st year, assets of money market funds i leased almost 20 percent to $901.8 billion. 1 mey market assets represented 26 percent of I sl mutual fund assets, exceeding the 25 per< n representation of bond and income funds. ( nek funds still lead, with 49 percent of total I Inal fund suets.) Money market funds pay a steady income 1 t is relatively high compered to bank ■ wants. CDs and other vehicles offering i mediate liquidity. Money market funds are ■ I mured by lhe FDIC: the principal of the t ferlying assets is backed by lhe mutual fund How much better is lhe income on a money n riKt fund than that o( other savings vehicles? T e June 1997 issue of Ticker, a profesafona) fl social publication, compered a hypothetical ’Ij ] in a bank money market account to a money n rket fund paying 4.75 percent. Allowing the yeres. We bank deport was worth $64,969. but tw money market fund grew to $80643. J Moat if not all. money martet funds charge no commissions for buying or selling. They offer check-writing privileges, telephone redemption and instant access - all with no comimsrtm. Following are a few pointers on using money market funds: V I. Use money market mutual funds for much depends on your comfort level and die amount of yow expenses. Most professionals say you should have al least three lo six months' id mutual funds. which are easily sold, may be comfortable with teas cash reserves than a fam­ ily with real estate, which typically takes loafer to turn into cash. 2. Use tax-exempt or taxable money martlet funds depending on your tax bracket Money rket funds that are free of federal tncome tax. n taxable funds - but for someone in a high bracket (usually 31 percent or higher), this -free income coukj actually give you more n you would net on a taxable money market 3. Don’t use a money market fund as your mary investment. Historically, money mar­ i funds have yielded much less than other inveamenu. For yam langiensi goal*, you need something thu offers higher income and more potentixl for growth For ready cash, however, money market funds can be an ideal place lo park your dollars Suzanne Kay Elliott was bound over lo circuit court Wednesday on two charges of negligent homicide after waiving a preliminary examination in Barry County’s 56<h District Court. Elliott was charged after the GMC Jimmy she was driving crashed into the en­ trance of the Felpausch Food Center Oct. 3. killing 68-year-old Joyce Margaret Hyde of Allo and 39-ycar-old Gerald Johnson of Middleville. A Jan. 22 circuit court arraignment on the two charges and a companion charge of being a minor with a blood alcohol content was set by Judge James Fisher. parking lot from Center Street al about 4:30 p.m. that day. A blood test later revealed that she had a .05 percent blood alcohol content, and a toxicology report revealed no controlled substances. She remains free on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond. — STOCKS AUT 58* 77”/m Ameritech Anheuser-Busch 43 Chrysler 36"/w CMS Energy 39»/« Coes Cols • 66'/> DAN Flnwtclsl 28’/. Dow Chemical 100 Exxon B3’/« FwnHy Dollar 28'/. First Financial Bancorp Fort 48*. General Motors 84* 40* Hastings Mfg. 1O3’*t wrwnnuy 837w Johnson It Johnson es7/« Kmart 11* KaHogg Company 49* McDontod's 45,/< Simpeon Industries 11»/» Southeast Mich. Gas 1F/a Spartan Motors 6 TCP Financial 32’h Upjohn 36’/< Gold 283.75 a*r« — wnvWI 5.98 Dow Jones Ind. Ave. 7978.31 Volume of dw C»v, formerly Vilaga of Hostings, according to Ao recorded plat thereof, Hastings City, Bony Cowdy, State of Michigan. The redemption period lhal be 6 monthfi) from die date of such sola, unless determined abandoned in aocordonoe with 194BCL 600324la, in which ease + 2‘/w + ’/. 41* 4* -* Dated Docartw 18,1997 COUN1WYWOE HOME LOANS, WC. FOR MORE R4FORMADON, PLEASE CALL. (248)642 4202 4 2* IroR and Trod, FC. AAomays for COUNTRYWDE HOME LOANS WC. 30150 Ua^h ♦ rts -•/» Suite 100 (l/is 42* -* -8* Students ‘Rake and Run’ -1*b -1*4 4l"/te Hastings Middle School student council members and friends took part in a 'Rake and Run* activity throughout the community Nov. 19. -3»/« -3*. -* 4* 4-1* 4 V*. vnxmjooo • vroried • The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission until December 19,1997. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator’s Office, 3rd Floor, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml Horizon’s Club and Hastings City Bank would like to thank all the local merchants who participate in the Horizon’s Merchant Discount Program. We encourage our members to shop locally and support their hometown merchants. The reguler meetings of the Township Boerd will be held at 7:00 pm on the eecond Teeedoy of tho month at tho Township Hall located at 885 River Road, Hastings. Jonuory 6.1994, recorded in the OHieoJLg- □ Fabraaryl of Deads for Sorry County, on January 10,1994, □ QclibirU y f soid mortaogs due ond poyws forthwith. lhe dote of this notice, there is cfoimed to bo Hastings Charter Township will provide reasonablo auxiliary aids and senrices, such as signers lor the hearing Impaired and audio tapes ol printed materiel being considered at any Town­ ship meeting, to individusis with disabilities upon five days notice to the Clerk Advanced Commercial Printers Airport Lanes Ark Veterinary Services Art Meade Auto Sales. Inc. B-B's Shoe Repair Back Door Delk Barlow Florist Beijing Restaurant Bellevue Glass Service Bob’s Grill A Restaurant Body linages by Choke Boomtown Sound A Video - Caledonia Boomtown Sound A Video - Hastings Bos Discount Auto Brian's Tire A Service Bruce A Sexton. D.D5 CJ'sPtzzeria Caledonia Auto Parts Caledonia Hardware Cappon Quick Mart - MkMkvilk Cappon s Qukk Mart - Hastings Cinder Pharmacy A Hallmark Shop Cinema 4 Clayton’s Auto Sates Cone Zone Country Town Floral NOTICE The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners will accept sealed bids until December 22, 1997 for the following items: Johncock's Hat No. 1. _ tho* lhe length of lhe re__ ----------- -------- one (I) yeor from ihe dotoof tote, unlei» dtowmined obondoned m oeeordonce MCI 600 324lo, in which cose lhe redemption penod shol be 30 days from the dote of sole feted Noremher 25, 1997 ONITED BANK OF MICHIGAN (A. MEYERS BECKETT & JONES. P.L.C. xneys for Mortgogee Domel R Kub»ok ) Otawo Avenue, N W *700 md Ropdi, Ml 49503 6) 459 3200 (12 25) See things FASTI Use the Banner Classifieds!!! -TH* HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP j> pincipol. Stored and expenses on said reort•he sum of S34.0M.43. pka intered accruing THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AMY INFORMATION WE OBTAW WU BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. MORTGAGE SALE - Defouli hos bean mods in the condition of a mortgage modi bv Timothy M. Koneaho ond Anno R. Konesko, huibond ond wifo lo wheel after slamming her finger in the ve­ hicle's door prior to entering the Felpausch The following prices are from the cloae of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the pre­ vious week. LEGAL and wife, mortgagor*, ol 4156 Jay Ml 49344, lo IMd lank olMicfe- Elliott. 20. sullercd only cuts to her mouth during the accident, which caused more than $22,000 damage to the store. She told police lhal she fainted at the Legal Notices □ □ □ □ □ 1985 Ford RanQor 18®5 Chevrolet Citation John Dooro Snowthrower Model 200 Fry Master Deep Fet Fryer Hobart Commercial Dish Washer To inspect the items, contact Undersheriff Ford at the Sheriff Department. Submit bids in an envelope plainly marked "Sealed Bid” to the Barry County Administrator. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 County Seat Lounge Crod's Automotive Cutters Qukk (Ml A Lube DJ Electric Service Day by Day Denny s KP Saloon DeVries Insurance Agency Diana's Place Donald D Lapham Excavating Dorothy's Hair Styling Dr. Eldon Newmyer. DC Dr Robin T Vaugan. DOS Eaton Diner Electronic Services. Inc Evolutionary Cycle Company Finch's Auto Alignment Floral Designs of Hastings Fritzies Furniture Repair & Rdrnsi.'ng by Stuart Gavin C'htvrotet Buick/Pontiac • ----- — _ MMHUrftto Gavin Ford/Mercury - Hastings Geukes Market Greg's Get h-HOo lUirWr Are Harlequin Hair Fashions Harrison’s Marine and Storage Hastings Antique Mail. Inc. Hastings Bowl Hastings Office Supplies Hastings Radio SIlack and Computer Center Hastings Sweeper Shop Hearts Desire Gift Boutique Helmuts Kafteehaus Hillside Auto Body Home Style Buffet Hometown Lumber Yard Honeytree Fanns ICS - Travel J-AD Graphics Jackson Western Store and English Too Jensen Manne JH Photographic Stud.o Joe s Way Pizza JP s Hair Gallery King s Musk Center Ktearvtew Replacement Windows Lovin' Oven Mace Pharmacy. Inc Mapes Family Florist Maple Valley Concrete Products. Inc. Mary-Jay Collectibles Mexican Connexion Restaurant Michael Kinney Plumbing Middle Villa Inn Miller's 66 Servke Milter s Carpet A Furniture Mills Landing Inc Mosteller Graphics. Inc. Mulberry Fore Mussers Service Nashville Family Chiropratic Center Nashville Medical Center Northland Optical * Overholt & Assoc -Art Pages Bookstore Pet World Pharmacy Care-Pastoors. Mkidtevilte Ptezall Restaurant A Lounge Professional Pharmacy Rainbow's End Yarn. Crafts A Variety Razor's Edge Ritsema Trailer Sates A Servke River Bend Travel Agency Shear Pleasure Shell Qukk Mart - Nashville Sherry's ffoir Care ShortCuts Sisters Fabrics Snider Home Entertainment Something Special By Kathy SOS Office Supply Styles R Us Sunny Jim's Pizza Sweets Custom Furniture The Goldsmith Shop The Korner Kate The Movie Station The Scoop Ice Cream The Wayland Party Store Thomappte Floral Thornapple Lake Trading Post Tires Plus Tom Otto Turkey Farm Van's Auto Servke Waco Sates. Inc Wayland Carpet A Appliance Wayland Chevrolet Wayland Dry Cleaners Welton's Heating A Cooling Wheeler's Marine Servke White's Photography White. John P, OD. Wilder Auto Service Yankee Springs Golf Course Zig Zag Upholstery Middleville Furniture Gallery �Pao* IS — Th* Hatting* Banner — Thursday, December IS, 1997 Exchange Club Young Citizens of the Month selected Central Elementary's Young Citizens of the Month for December, as selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings, ar* (from left) Ann* Lawrence and Ashley Komatadt. With them is principal Judy Tutt!*. Absent from th* photo is Jill Ryan. Ben Williams was selected by the Exchange Club of Hastings a* Young Citizen of the Month for December at St. Rose School. She is shown here with his teacher, Diane Brighton. Hastings Middl* School students who have received Young Citizen* of the Month honors from th* Hatting* Exchange Club are (from left) Josh Clevenger, Ke*i Rohr, Andrew Logan, Jill Jolley and Justin Pratt. Missing from the photo is Sabrina Buck. taiuoents at Northeastern Elementary School who earned Exchange Club of Hastings Young Citizens of th* Month accolades tor December are (from left) Bethany Gieseier. Josh Ataurer and Jackie Lydy, with teacher Don ScMs. Courtney Wakefy, shown here with teacher Eleanor. Wonk, K Young Citizen ol the Month for December from Pteasantview Elementary School. Announcing Pennock’s New Drive-Thru Pharmacy. eoncs er ■sanaAeasau No 377 22 6453 TOAUHIHESTWfHtSONS: Convenience nSjOCwwid, Mm. M 49021 <twd 9/1/97 WITH EVERY PRESCRIPTION WE FILL. drew pwnoMl Mb Crad. Ml 49017-4010 ISIS) 96*4146 Pennock just made your life easier. became our pharmacists are hospital No*, you cm fill prescnpfiaiv without can Intsl Conwnient hoots accommodate your busy schedule, and unpacking the kids, long walks from the make getting refills a breeze lo reach the pharmacy counter Cat ia yoar prticriptiou Located on tainock's first floor, the refiti ahead of Hatt al aad arel bare ibeai pharmacy bean to reach— whether MM-1NRU fited arbeayoagetbert! WMI-M Ofth 6 DATS A WH< kMn I30e«-I00|« Srtudm 100 i s-1 OOiw lAitf Urf/r hbuwhr fab 41 rfWt/ • COURT A oar. ANT KOBMAhON owe wu k uss> rae that rueosE. POSITION VACANCY The Hastings Area School System is seeking applications for the position of Payroll Clerk in its Administration Office. Applicants should have at least two (2) years successful experience processing payroll (preferably public school district pay­ roll). utilizing a computerized payroll system, Windows 95 Spreadsheets and Wordperfect 7.0. Applicants also must have good general secretarial skills. Interested persons may obtain on application and a job description from the Hastings Area School System Administration Office, 232 West Grand Street. Hastings, Ml. A completed application and a resume are to be submitted to: Wfw f AfJrnr /Juwr nft HASTINGS'ONLY DRIVE-THRU PHARMACY Pennock Pharmacy 1005 WtSt GIF11 SHIFT • HISIIIGS 1 UMow Riot 230-4030 tmAhm s a dst couKioe Aitaewc io fi/D parking lot, a fighting store crouds just ORNZOATSAMH krlkws ZOOsw-l001. Fid* f00rwZ30|. Sat.Sa.Adders l30i«J00». NOWTHHEKM coMoinad la aaid > WMaoldw S*Ao oil based, they haw a level cf expertise you ewr leaving your or* No mow you walk in or drne through And (12/11) Mr. Todd Mora Business Manager Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand St. Hastings, Ml 49058 by December 30. 1997 at 3:30 p.m. The Hastings Area School System is on equal opportunity employer. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 18. 1997 — Page 17 Communication from... DA Cdtiimm Nick Smith & campaign nee mess ;As one of the few members of C<mgre*» who reuses to accept lobbyists' PAC money. I'm v#y concerned about the power of special intereq*. As our country ’s founders recognized, spe­ edy interests (which they called "factions’*) aftre naturally in a democracy and must be con­ trolled. It seems, however, that the special interem are assuming more and more power in our gevemment. The government should regulate tire special interests for the public good. Too often those interests influence government Sara Silver reads her boook "Me and My DogT to parents and dassmatos. ^merest in reform is in three areas. Tbe first is rjbnrm of the federal campaign rules to reduce tfiimportance of special interest lobbyist conAutions in campaigns. Under current law. a mC lobbying group can donate five times as t&ch tn a campaign as an individual. This natJKlIy leads members to coun those interests. l*Fh concerned by the undue influence that lob­ byists wield because of their large contributions agd refuse io accept their money. I have not taken PAC contributions since I first ran for the state Senate and have introduced legislation to ban them. The special interests have also asserted them­ selves by using independent expenditures. Under the Constitution, individuals and organi­ zations »ave the right to express their opinions for or agginst a candidate and many unions and odBr imeresis have done so with great effect. Estimates of union spending alone in the 1996 elections range from $35 to $200 million. The real figures may never be known because an organization making an independent expendi­ ture is under no obligation lo disclose how much is spent. These expenditures are thought to have had a real effect in many elections and are expanding special interest influence. Last, there’s the issue of "soft money." Soft money is money contributed to state and feder­ al party organizations (as opposed to money donated to candidates and national party cwganizabom). Because the money goes to state orga­ nization*. it is not subject to federal limitation even though it can be used in some ways to i afluence federal elections. Specifically, lhe money can be used for party building activities such as voter registration drives, get-out-thevote activities, and generic "Une Democratic" or "Vote Republican * advertising as long as it does not mention specific candidates. Now that Attorney General Janet Reno has formerly decided not to appoint an independent counsel to investigate the campaign finance accusations swirling around this Administration, it is Conprem’s responsibdily to do something about the special interests con­ trolling not just the Presidency but all federal offices. Smaller government is one solution because the special interests will work lo influ­ ence government as long as it has so much power to punish and reward them. Sensible campaign finance reform legislation is another. If Congress does nothing. I think that the power of the special interests will continue to grow and push aside the public interest. win be closed for Second-graders read works at ‘Authors’ Tea Second-graders in Cindy Bender’s room at Southeastern Elementary recently were cookies were served after the books were honored at an "Authors’ Tea." Parents were invited lo school for formal read. Honored authors were Sara Silver. Josh Jcvicks. Dylan Cuddahee. Trevor Sandusky readings of the new hooks. Punch and and Chris Sanders. When you need to say 'WELCOME' to anew neighbor, 'THANKS' to a special Maid, or 'CONGRATULATIONS' to a Mend or famly member, give the gift of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscription to Hie Hasting* BANNER Call us at MMM4. Students, parents and grandparents enjoy punch and cookies. NURSWa ASSISTANT CLASS Apob tor ax two week axwng MMttrt rwkng cane tou wfl be tfgfcte tar hue on day three d ax dm. and bagr wreng wi howty tele of 1681 parhax. Upon reomng yax stete owlfcfltan. your hourly rite wri rereaw to $7.41 Picriteft amptoymart apportoram tar nSwdueto who are intern ited in fw Mascara Md Al Mte eWtebte upon comptekonofaxdm We crier heerih wanes. ream and Bneee den­ ote* CteM starts January 12H and anda Jarnwy 27to Thetaldeye of dm wR be from 150 am ixN 4 fl) pm and He teat Sre days of dm wri ba horn 630 am to 230 pm. »you are Memaaad in tateng Mo dm ptem come io Thomappte Manor before Jwwery 2nd between 8U0 am and 430 pm. Monday through Friday to flout an appfcaOon Applcanti chooor io take He cteee do not pay tor He cteee Mo phone cals, pteaee. ^Manor Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop Open Monday-Friday 9-7; Saturday 9-5 lanuary 5,1998. •NOTICB* The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Substance Abuse Board until December 19,1997. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's Office, 3rd Floor, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from interested citizens to serve on the Compensation Commission until December 19,1997. Applications may be obtained at the County Administrator's Office, 3rd Floor, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml Here's Hoping Your Holiday Spirits Are Bright & All Your Snowfalls Are Light Surprise someone you low with <1 ILillni.irk KecinjUv Onvmcnl in ilv own special lug? 110 W. State Street, Hastings • 945-9551 reopen Monday, •NOTICB* 2700 NaohvMa Noted. HririUngp. Ifl «08B • E.O.E. the holidays at the close of business (From left) Sara Silver, Josh Jevickt, Dylan Cuddahee. Trevor Sandusky and Chris Sanders. OtavWdtkunm; 24 WMtsaXBtel (•ngtwiMqpRueJanv wX f wo* lung assocumaw Happy Holidays! LEGAL NOTICE MASTUMS CHARTER TOWNSHIP December 8. 1997 at 7 00 o m Six members present. Smith obsent two guesls Approwd omended minutes, ploced treasurer! report on file Approved oHicer's expenses o’ lhe MlA convention Wilder will dispose o< voting mochines Approved revised Articles ol Incorporation lor Central Sorry Sewer ond Water Authority Declined survey proposal Approved audit proposal with Wolter & Fluke Amended budget « four categories Declined to adopt MTA rood resolution fabled gypsy moth decision for more information Set 1998 mee<>nq schedule Pod outstanding WIs Adjourned o’ 8 30 Bonne I CruOenden, Clerk AXested toby Rchord C Thomos. Supervisor (12/18) Fight Lung Disease With Christmas Seate* When You Can't Breathe, Nothing Else Matters .AMERICAN t LUNG ASSOCIATION at Your Hometown Bank Since 1886 Member FDIC (800) LUNG-USA I I �Page IB — Th* Hatting* Banner — Thursday, December IB, 1997 then became combative and kicked out the window of the police cruiser as he was sil­ ling in lhe rear of the cat. Barry Count Prosecutor Dale Crowley COURT NCUJS: A 33-year-old Hastings man charged with probation violation for failing lo submit a urine sample represented himself and won his case when Circuit Judge James Fisher dismissed the petition against him Thurs<WKenneth Redman, who was serving two yean probation after pleading guilty in 1996 lo attempted larceny, convinced Fisher that he had twice attempted to give lhe urine sample on Nov. 26 but due to a condition he referred to as 'bashful blad­ der." was unable to provide lhe sample He said the condition resulted from being concerned about a door to the bathroom where he was to give lhe sample that opens lo a main lobby. "Did I or did I not have a hard lime uri­ nating in front of an open door while peo­ ple were passing by?" Redman asked Pro­ bation Officer John Reed, who was called to the stand lo testify at an impromptu hearing on lhe matter "The door was not wide open." said Reed. "As far as closing lhe door, it would not be a valid sample if he were not ob­ served." Redman told the coun that he offered to provide the sample in from of Reed if he would close the door, but Reed refused. "I tried as hard »* 1 could to submit the sample but I felt totally disrespected." Redman said. "As a human being, it's very disgusting lo have lo urinate ia front of a cracked door to a mam lobby. Probably 95 percent of all probationers have give a drug screen. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has a problem with this." Reed testified that when a probationer gives a drug screen, the person is not searched before entering the bathroom. Reed instead observes lhe probationer in a recommended that Brochue be sent to prison "He just does not seem lo me. based on his behavior, he does not seem to be an in­ dividual that lenient resources would be uti­ "Mr. Redman will be tested and the pro­ bation department will allow him lo close lhe door and a full search will be done." Fisher ruled. Redman will be required to wear a patch lo detect cocaine, which he had no objec­ tion lo. he said. "I have nothing to hide." he said "Hopefully you can gel around this prob­ lem of lhe bashful bladder." Fisher said. In other court business: • Douglas Shawn Arnold. 20. of Dowl­ ing was sentenced to prison for three years to 10 years with credit for 175 days served for probation violation. He was also ordered lo pay $1,005.63 in restitution. Fisher noted that Arnold has an extensive criminal history lhal includes car theft, breaking and entering and retail fraud. “Based on what I see here, he deserves more than that." said Fisher. "This is cer­ tainly a sad day for me. Mr. Arnold. I'm herty. told lhe court that Brochue was sorry for his actions. "Basically, he can't handle alcohol." said Doherty. "This is one of the stupidest things I've seen somebody do. He's embar­ rassed for what he did. Apparently, after he became sober, the actions he had been do­ ing while drinking ceased." In his testimony. Brochue apologized to the Hastings City Police Department and lo lhe Barry Couniy Jail and lhe judicial system of Barry Couniy. he said "This is a serious offense." said Fisher. "You're very fortunate that you didn't injure yourself or someone else. I'm taking into account lhal you have no felony convic­ tions. This would be an appropriate case to impose a prison sentence, but if I'd done that, you would be back in the community quicker than if I impose a jail sentence." Fisher added lhal: "I'm not very opti­ sorry you weren't successful with your probation. You've had many opportunities lo change your life and you have not taken mistic that you are going to eliminate al­ cohol from your life." "I don't think I can make any promises." advantage of them and I’m certainly sorry to see that." According lo lhe petition against Arnold, he violated his probation by failing to live in a residence approved by his probation of­ ficer. to maintain gainful employment, to participate in menial health programming and to submit lo drug and alcohol testing. He had been sentenced to five years pro­ bation Nov. 30, 1995. plus six months in jail with 91 days credit, a $500 fine and $3,210 in restitution after pleading guilty Brochue told the judge. Brochue was given six months in jail on the resisting and obstructing charge, 90 days in jail on the malicious destruction of property over $100 charge and 90 days in jail for drunk driving. He was also sentenced to substance abuse counseling. $250 in costs on each of the Oct. 12. 1995. to breaking and entering said. Charges of being a habitual offender were dismissed. * Michael Edward Billscn, 20. of mirror from the cracked door. When Fisher asked Reed if there is a rea­ son why probationers can't be searched be­ fore they are to give the sample in lieu of with intent lo commit a larceny. ■ Joseph Paul Brochue. 23. of Hastinp was sentenced Thursday lo a total of one year in jail and two years probation after he pleaded guilty Nov. 19 to resisting and ob­ structing a Hastings City Police Officer, being observed. Reed said "no." In his ruling to dismiss lhe petition, which could have resulted in Redman being damaging the police car by smashing lhe window and drunk driving. His driver's license also was suspended sentenced to two years in prison and a SI.000 fine. Fisher said lhal the petition for six months Brochue was arrested last month after po­ lice slopped him for drunk driving. Brochue was not proven. lized." Crowley said. "Therefore I recom­ mend a prison sentence." But Brochue's attorney. William Do­ three counts to which he pleaded guilty aad to stay away from a passenger in the car that night. Kristine Kotcsky. "If not. you're headed to prison." Fisher Nashville was sentenced to 90 days proba­ tion and fines and costs after his sentencing was delayed tree year. Billsen pleaded guilty to one count of carrying a concealed weapon, a knife, ia Castleton Township CARD OT THANKS to 1 ISO. A3AJ CM Randy at 9486821. IN MEMORY OF 94' PONTIAC GRAND AM CT COUPI, air. tat. December 9. 1963 December 19. 1995 oootoiggiorltoi 6166456747. DELTON, one boftuoto span■naaa far ap 62 and over. Income liantations. atililies Muto (6161-623-4000 far ^fiicatioa. Equal Housing COMPLETE HOME COMPUTER System. Packard- Bell 386. 40MB hard drive xM two floppy disk drives; 616-774-9400, eat 201 HAITI. APPROVED 3*4, 2 baft. Payrntt « tow ■ $250 per mouth. In by Oristrnm. Good credit or bod credit Coll 1-800-538-7870. 1904 FRONT KITCHEN: Land rem rar t. meat reO. Boa offer. 1-800-536-7870. AJLA. AMERICAN ABAN­ DONED REPOS: 364, 2 baft. Good credit, fair credit, no credo, hod credit. Anything in hade but kids. Boots, cars, snowaeohaes. etc. 16006644663. ABANDONED REPO: never lived ■.will move 9 mcemary. hap 3 and 4 bedroom mobile booses. Hometown USA, 1600-538-7870 ABANDONED FACTORY REPO'S wso^cotor.oahop3 and 4 bod room mobile homes. Cueaom both far waaesbed. In time home buyers program available, will telocme free U tKonurf No payment until January of 1997. 1600-387-0035. West Mich. BANK REPO: 3 bedroom. 2 baft, $250 low smnL Meat aeA 1-800-534-7170_________ men mH. S700 OBO. Leave FOR SALE: Carolina work Repair, 123 S. Jefferson, Hass red 414 W. Main. Ionia. QUEEN MATTRESS SET. New. ail ■ plastic. Beeutifal frame. VALUE $450: STEAL $175. 616-795-7120. BARRY COUNTY COMMUNITY BANK experience preferred. 4 yew fits with growth potential. Send resume kt confidence to: Box 6563 c/0 The Remtoder, P.O. Box IM, Hastings, MI. 49056 Production and mtcadaace aftw IX days. Apply in perron. PAINO LESSONS: care far Drbblm, 616648-3159 PIANO TUNING repfariM. registered tuner, SEMESTER BREAK WORK $1135 to start. Attention all students, local firm has 1-5 technician 616-245-3662. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE kagulw or occasion- laundry. Will clean boares. officer. cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8506 or HELP WANTED: Hastings tor. This position is responsible for correctly encoding docn- WOOD COUNTRY VIEW; Previous I Obey or proof expert ence win be helpful. Woak boon FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS: represent several banks and tepee, new and med, hundreds to choose from. 1600-538-7870 Heme can, 946-3017 for macr- home on the night of the incident, but that he was awakened by friends who convinced him to join them ia lhe crime. "Mr. Gent is planning on attending school in January, which is '.he earliest he can enroll and he is looking or a job." Do­ herty said. "1 don't know what got into him. He hadn't been in trouble before. It was a very bod decision oa his port aad he recognizes that. He does seem lo be quite naive about what could happen lo him as a result of this offense." "You are not going to avoid jail by en­ something very foolish.* Gent was also ordered to pay $250 in was sentenced to continue his probation as previously sentenced and 76 days jail credit after pleading guilty lo probation violation. Williams was oa probation after he was charged in February of 1996 with stealing a purse in Hastings. * Rick Wertz. 46. of Nashville was re­ leased from all charges after Crowley HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for BARRY COUNTY APPLIANCE SERVICE. AH pleaded guilty lo breaking into a home. His attorney. Doherty, told Fisher that Genl had no "intentions of breaking into a restitution. ■ Dean Alan Williams. 20, of Hastings, Tandy Dot Matrix printer. XOXO HANOVER VILLAGE. Newer 2 amroorn apart Status with tbe first four months lo be served in the Barry County Jail after he rolling in school,* said Fisher. "You are not stupid and you are not an idiot. You did cwyfttog Wil be Ml rfcht You' Requires the ability to lift SOIbs. Apply to the PersoneU Office, Hastings City Boek 150 W. Coun St. Hastings Ml. 49051 M F. EOE. Shelly Sulser Staff Writer Four deer survived and darted into the woods after being rescued from the frigid walers of Clear Lake Sunday by eight members of Hie Johnstown Township Fire Department. In all, five docs had fallen through the ice about 100 to 150 feel off shore near the boat launch al lhe Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center on M-37. One small doe already had died of shock before firefighters arrived al 12:08 p.m.. said Johnstown Township Fire Chief Jack Wykoff Monday. by Officials said they didn't know how long the deer had been struggling to get out of lhe icy waler before lhe) were spoiled by a Baltimore Township citizen who called 911. "Though there was a fair amount of solid ice along lhe shore, farther out. it wasn't strong enough to support them and they fell through." said Wykoff. Wykoff said firemen used two boats belonging to lhe Battle Creek Outdoor Fducalion Center lo reach the deer. "We took two row boats and secured them with rope and wc pul a couple of firemen with life jackets on in them," said Wykoff. "Then they scooted across the ice : until tbe boats broke through." One by one. firemen used ropes lo poll lhe subdued deer from lhe lake. Wykoff said. "They were a little slow to respond. When we'd try to dry them off, they would get up and run away. Once they realized they were free, they galloped off into lhe woods." added Wykoff. "They were real scared.1' In all. the rescue took about 45 minutes and involved a DNR rehabilitation officer who was on hand lo render aid in case any of the deer were injured. "We've never had lo do anything with wildlife rescue before." said Wykoff. "And we'd do it again... it could happen again." Though firemen aren't trained in wild animal rescue, Wykoff said "it just lakes common seme." Man charged in assault, rape try by Shelly Sulser Stef Writer A car salesman accused of trying to rape an 18-year-old female customer at a detail shop owned by the dealership Dec. 6 was arrested and then arraigned ia Bany County District Court Monday. Gregory Haman. 41. of Patterson Road, Middleville faces a charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct and an additional charge of assault with intent to rape, both felonies with 15-year maximum sentences, according to a press release by lhe Hastings Chy Police Department. cle Police said Haman insisted lhe woman help him clean lhe vehicle because it was apparently dirty when the woman returned lhe car to the dealership. The woman then accompanied Haman to lhe detail shop, where the assault wm Mleged to have occured. accordmg to police. Haman allegedly kept lhe woman inside die shop for over an hour before a friend of the victim arrived to pick her up. according to preliminary reports on the incident When lhe friend arrived, he appoeMly found the building locked, and when Im pounded on the door, lhe salesman came to the door "red faced." lhe report said. Haman demanded a preliminary examma­ tion al his arraignment ia Barry County's Haman is accused of assaulting lhe woman after she returned a vehicle the day after she had been given permission lo test drive il overnight. The woman alleged that Haman became 56th District Court Monday. Bond wm set ar $25,000 personal recognizance and aa iraae when he learned that ha parents denied that they had intended to purchase the vehi- exam was set for 11 a.m. Monday. Dec. 22. Nov. 2. 1996, a five-year felony. * Tun Wallace, 19, of Hastings entered into a plea agreement and a pretrial sched­ ule for last Thursday wes adjourned until Dec. 18 al 8:15 a.m. in Circuit Court. Wallace is charged with two counts of sec­ ond degree criminal sexual conduct for al­ legedly having sexual contact with two minor females on July 11 in Hastings. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and mandatory AIDS/STD testing. ■ Brian Gent, 16. was given two years probation aad Holmes Youthful Trainee 6 WEEK OLD CHOW Mix HOUSE TO RENT Two or panpfaa hue to good hoaeea. CaO 4nw bedroom to country, Haas 616648-3632 totor 6.-00. tags area. No pees, mm Breakers, Four deer survive after fall through ice moved for dismissal, noting that no re­ sponse was received from the arresting po­ lice officer. Wertz, who had successfully completed his probation, was to be sentenced for re­ sisting and obstructing a police officer by refusing lo submit to a blood alcohol lest when officers apparently tried to serve a search warrant for the sample in October 1996. Bench warrants were issued for Josh Griswold and Casey Vanderplocg for failure CARLTON TOWNSHIP - A 48-inch. plaalic Utowman last seen wearing a red hat, blue vest and a holly leaf on its shoulder was abducted from lhe from yard of a Freeport area home Dec. 6 and police are still invesugaling. The snowman lawn ornament apparently was taken by a perpetrator who parked on lhe roadway, unplugged lhe snowman aad removed the bricks that were used m J weights, according to a report by tbe Barry County Sheriff's Department. The ornament was worth about $5Oand the theft remains under investigation. Arson fire damages playground side HASTINGS - Charges are being sought against a Hastings juvenile accused of setting a fire that damaged a slide to a park in lhe 700 block of Bond Street in Haatiagi Dec. 10 According to a report by the Hastinp City Police Department, lhe dide was burned and melted to the point that il cannot be used. The Hastinp fire department was called to put out the fire. The 14-year-old male suspected in lhe crime allegedly used a lighter to set the fire. HASTINGS - The Barry Couniy Sheriff's Department is seeking felonious assault charges against an inmate al the Barry County jail for allegedly giving inmate Jason Betts of Nashville a 3/4-inch cut on the back of his head ia November. The inmate allegedly used a blade provided by the jail for personal hygiene, according to a Sheriffs Deportment report. Investigating officers learned during their interviews with several inmates thtohis common for inmates to inflict injury to themselves or to each other. They then request medical attention so they can be taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment, according to the report. Inmates al lhe hospital use lhe emergency room's bathroom, where they retrieve contraband such as cigarettes or drugs left by accomplices contacted by telephone, fte neport alleges. Though Betti received stitches for the cut al Pennock Hospital, do cootraband wm round on him. the report said. Woman's car strikes propane tank ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP - A Bellevue woman escaped injury when she lost control of her car in a snowstorm Dec. 10 and struck a propane lank. According to a report by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Nancy Kay Chupp. 36. of 12103 M-66. was northbound on M-66 when her car began lo fishtail. Chupp applied lhe brakes al aboui 35 mph. causing lhe vehicle to drift to the left. She told police she was almost stopped when the car left the shoulder of the roadway, rolled down a steep embankment and came to rest along a propane tank, knocking the lank over on its side. Chupp was wearing a seal belt, no citations were issued and alcohol was not a factor, according to lhe report Local woman hurt when car hit* icy patch to appear in court Thursday And. a case involving Michael Rischow, 39. of Fenwick was dismissed. In court last Wednesday. Dino Frederick Marks of Battle Creek. Steve Marks of Portage, and Bridgeue Marcello of Battle Creek were all sentenced to 90 days in jail after pleading guilty lo telecommunications fraud. A stipulation was added that if the trio paid their fines and costs by the end of Satin Lee Williams of 2905 S. Charlton Park Road told police she was castbound when her car struck the ice. went out of control and slid into a tree on the south side of the road. The car then bounced back into the westbound lane where it came to rest. No citations were issued and no alcohol was involved, police said. Williams was reportedly wearing her scat belt when the accident occurred. No information on her lhe day Dec. 10 that their jail lime would condition was available al press time. HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A 20-year-old Hostings woman was token to Pennock Hospital Thursday. Dec. 11. when lhe vehicle she was driving strock o ptoch of ice on Center Road near Powell Road al about noon. be suspended. In Circuit Court Wednesday. Michael Hall. 31 of Shelbyville pleaded guilty to attempted cocaine possession. Hall was arrested Nov. 21 when a Barry County Sheriff's Deputy on patrol observed Hall drop a pill bottle containing marijuana and cocaine while walking along Waler Street in Orangeville. Hall will be sen­ tenced Jan. 22 al 8:15 a.m. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Charges are being sought against a Battle Creek landlord for illegal entry after a tenant complained that he used a key to enter the home he owns in the 800 block of South Bedford Road. * The tenant told police that she has a contract with lhe man lhal he cannot enter the home unless he first notifies her that he intends to do so. She called police Nov. 30 claiming that the man entered her home while her children were there. The landlord claims he was not at lhe home lhal day. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-12-24.pdf 9ac6e19003009a2dec599ee36e95ef09 PDF Text Text c-’ hoTINGS THURSDAY. DECEMBER 34.1087 VOLUME 144. NO. 51 PACE W Bender to help steer economic development by Elates GBbert AtriMN fitter dar of Middleville is coming out of retire­ meat after a (tint in Russia with the Peace Corps to help move Bony County's eco­ Beader aad hit newly formed company. Beader ft Aaaodataa. have bees hired by the County Board of Commiaaioacn to as­ sist the board ia planning the future of economic developaaeat ia the couaty. The Couaty Board, voting 7-1, Tuesday approved paying the firm up to $3,000 for the service. Commissioner Tim Burd cast die only disaeatiag vole. Beader submitted a proposal of $4,950 to perform the service. Beader, who is also a former Couaty Board chairman, said he would have a re­ port of economic development options pre- pared by the end of April, along with a proposed budget and "next steps strategy." The County Board has been studying several different ideas to enhance county­ wide economic development, but no spe­ cific action has been taken. One of the major reasons those efforts have not yielded results. Beader believes, is that "much of that work has been done without the direct involvement or input of the county commissioners themselves." Bender proposes to remedy that by con­ ducting in-depth, standardized, confidential interviews with each commissioner to so­ licit input, suggestions and ideas. The in­ terviews are the centerpiece of his proposal and are scheduled to be held in March. After the interviews. Bender’s firm "would summarize areas of agreement and present a plan/straicgy that would then be based on the interests and desires of the Couaty Board of Commissioners. !t is that body, after all, that has the ultimate re­ sponsibility for economic development Lighting contest winners Butwwte Hostings Abova.thahomaof Judy and Dave Rarraay, 1885 Bouidor Dr, la al decked out in hotetay trim. Th® horns tiod tor first pteco in th® annusl Hostings Aim ChwmiMr Ov \yonwn®rc® xznnsunos sgnung msptsy oofit®st. o®bor®, ui® i$om® ov ssoonoo smo Dan Sheptor, 345 E. Chartaa. aleo Had tor firat place. (Photoe by Perry Hardto) throughout the county." Working on the project, in addition to Bender, will by Sylvia Dulaney and "others who have been involvt^t economic de­ velopment activities. bcuRrom within and outside the county." "It is anticipated that several specific and detailed options would emerge from this ef­ fort. and that the board would then lake acooa on one or more of those, and move the economic development process in the county forward." Bender said. Before the interviews are conducted, each commissioner will receive a packet of eco­ nomic development background informa­ tion from a variety of sources, both local aad outside the county, and a list of the questions and topics to be discussed. Commissioner Sandy James and several Rotwt Bandar teem awn Mawmuema Sea ECON. DEV. canttaaod an page 2 Barry Transit gets *85,000 extra from state by Mary Warner Barry Couaty Transit will receive some $85,000 in additional funds from the stale of Michigan for the 199$ fiscal year, thanks to a change in the stale Public Trwwpirr—~-i Act re-cally passed by the state legislature. With the extra stale funds. Barry Transit may be able to provide door-to-door service fix seniors aad the handicapped with a minivan or small bus. Barry Transportation Manager Joe Bleam said Barry Transit is expecting to receive federal aad state grant funds in 1995 to pur­ chase a handicapped-accessible van or small bus to use for the new service. Bleam said the door-to-door service will allow Barry Transit to pick people up al their homes, drop them off al the doctor's office or at other locations, and then pick them up when they are finished and bring them back home. Now. Bleam said, seniors and the handicapped have to ride a bus in the morning and wail until late afternoon to be returned to their pickup site. Bleam said the county would be broken up into four areas of four townships apiece, and the legislature increased the amoral noaurban agencies could receive annually from each area would be serviced at least once a week. The extra $35,000 was part of an annual state aid payment made to Barry Transit. Last year Barry Transit received approxi­ mately $130,000 from the stale, compared to the 1995 appropriation of $265,234. The extra funds were made possible when Bleam said approximately 95 Io 93 per­ cent of Barry Transit's annuel expenditures are considered eligible by the stale when ii SO percent of the agencies' eligible expendi­ tures to 60 percent of eligible expenditures makes payments. However, from year Io year the stale does not have to pay the entire 60 percent of el­ igible paymenu. An increase of 35 percent $ne TBAM$IT cmvtteuad aa page 2 Council to seek bids to finance *1.1 million city hall Block I is enclosed on the east by Michi­ by Shelly Suber gan Avenue, north by Benson Drive and Amy Avenue." west by a line that will en­ close the dead end streets of Grant, Colfax Staff Writer Hans are coming together for the City of Hastings to buy aad renovate the MainStreet Savings Bank building downtown for use as a new city hall. The council Monday approved a resolu­ tion requesting proposals for an installment purchase agreement that would generate bite from area lending institutions inter­ ested in financing the $1.1 million project, said City Clerk Everill Manshum Tuesday. The council signed a purchase contract with MainStreet last year to buy the build­ ing at 201 East Slate St. where the city plans to relocate all city offices, including the Hastings City Police Department. peugnmwia** Also at its brief meeting Monday, the council unanimously adopted an agreement to join with Barry and Allegan counties in a gypty moth suppression program that will include the city of Hastings. As part of the agreement, a total of 265 acres in three proposed spray blocks will be treated by aerial spraying, supervised by the Barry Conservation District's Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Coordinator. Steven Van Duine. According to a letter to City Manager Jeff Mansfield. Van Duine explained that and High Streets and the south by the Thomapple River. This block is 134 acres in size and contains approximately 281 homes. Block 2 is enclosed on the east by Mar­ ket Street, the north by a line from Green and Market Street, west to the wood lor west of Pennock Hospital to the Clinton Street dead end. and the south by Clinton Street. This 85-acre block has about 175 homes. Block 3 is enclosed from the south by the Thornapple River, the east by a line that includes the dead end of Thorn Street, the north by Thom Street, and the west by a line from the cul-de-sac of Thom Street Evelyn Brower was given a key to the City of Hastings at her last council meet­ ing Monday. Brower chose not to seek re-election and will be replaced by newly elected. Third Ward Councilman. Dave McIntyre. south to the river. This block is 46 acres and has approximately 61 homes. "The acreage submitted is proposed." said Van Duine. "Landowners have not yet been notified of spray block design." Van Duine said in his letter that "in the near future, those homeowners will be con­ tacted and asked if they wish to participate. Those who oppose will be removed from the spray block and that acreage will be subtracted from the total." Manshum said what that means is. if one resident on a spray block chooses not to participate, the entire block will not be sprayed. . "The best estimate Available for treat­ ment of gypsy moth by aerial application is between $7 per acre and $21 per acre," he said. "The cost depends on the amount of acreage, time and equipment involved, esc, and the bid by the applicators." The city estimated its cost to average about $5.40 per home, a cost that will likely come from the city's general fund budget. Manshum said. Also at the meeting. Mayor Frank Campbell presented council member Eve­ lyn Brower with a key to city. The Monday meeting Was Brower's last as she steps down from the position after serving two consecutive terms for a total of eight years in office. . Brower, whose term expires Dec. 31, will be replaced in the third ward position by newly elected alderman. Dave McIntyre. In other business, the council: * Discussed the needs of the Hastings Public Library. According to Manshum. $ae COUNCIL, caMfoead an page 2 �Page 2 - The Hasting** BanneU- Wednesday, December 24, 1987 Few changes expected with by Mary Warner Staff Writer A representative of USA Waste Services said he expects operations of the Hastings landfill will probably continue as they have in the past. USA Waste Services recently entered an agreement with City Management Corp, of Detroit to purchase the Hastings landfill and waste hauling operation. "In principal I suspect we will make very few changes." said Lew Nevins, vice president of investor relations at USA. Nevins said his company usually does not make very many changes in those com­ panies it acquires that are well-managed and well-run. "That's why we re acquiring this company.'" Nevins said. "It’s a well­ managed company with good operations and gcxxl markets." The Hastings operation is part of 12 landfills. 20 waste collection operations and 12 transfer stations that will be pur­ chased from City Management when final papers are signed early next month. With the acquisition of the City Management solid waste properties. USA will have the largest network of landfills in North America, with operations in 43 states and the District of Columbia. Altogether it will have over 170 landfills in the U.S.. Canada. Puerto Rico, and Mexico. USA Waste, based in Houston, is a publicly held company with shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Right now shares arc being purchased for ap­ proximately $38 apiece. Nevins said. The company expects to gross $3 billion this year, he said, and has a goal of increasing gross and net revenues 20 per­ cent per year for the next three to five years. Nevins said his company believes the solid waste industry is "very frag­ mented" and thinks "there's a lot of addi­ quire companies and integrate them with the existing businesses we have so we can become a bigger, stronger and more efficient company," he said. Nevins said USA checked out City Management's operating agreements and contracts prior to making an offer, and expects to honor all agreements, including the host agreement now in place between Barry County and City Management, which limits the amount of waste that can be dumped at the landfill and specifics the areas from which trash can be hauled to the Hastings site. Nevins said the company currently has host agreements with "practically all" of the municipalities where it has landfills. The company does not deal with hazardous waste, according to the written statement announcing the intended sale. tional opportunities out there." "We think there's an opportunity to ac­ ECON. DEV. continued... other commissioners said they arc inter­ ested in hearing the thoughts of township and village officials in the county concern­ ing economic development. Bender said he recognizes the importance of that input, "but that's another step." "We want so much of what wc do here to be a Barry County project." James said. Even though Bund voted against Bender's proposal, he said, "if the county is going to be involved in economic development. 1 can't think of a better person (to hire) than Bob Bender..." Burd said his dissenting vote represents his opposition to governmental interference in economic development. "I'm opposed to the entire concept of the (county, stale, and federal) government try­ ing to slick its nose into private enterprise and capitalism." Burd said after the meet­ ing. "h's not their job to take somebody elsc's tax dollars to promote somebody bringing another business into town. The more they stick their nose in it, the more they screw it up. They need to mind their own business and quit taxing people so much.'* Bender served as a state legislator in the 87th District, covering all of Barry County, from 1982-94 In other business, the week, the board: • Set a special meeting for reorganizational purposes at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2. TRANSIT, continued in funding to 70 local transit agencies across the state in fiscal year 1998 repre­ sents an accumulated surplus from previous years, and the funding levels may not be sustained in future years, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Altogether. M-DOT gave $162 million w_„ __ ____________ _____ to the____________ 70 transit agcnclbk from its Local p.._ ___ .:__ *Assistance -1.-4 n __ ** * Bus ax Operating Pro/hUn. whMbS gets its funds from upto 10 percent of gas taxes and registration fees collected, as wcR as sales taxes collected on automotive-re­ lated products. Tie increase represents our commitment to improve bus service provided by urban systems as well as rural systems serving our citizens in smaller communities." Gary Nacyacrl of M-DOT said in a written statement. Bleam said he does not want to fund crit­ ical local transit programs with the extra stale funds, because the funds may not be forthcoming in future years. "Wc don't want to pui too much out there and not be able to continue the service later," he said. "We're going to spend the money care­ fully." The minivan or small bus service is "a vital need for a lol pf people," Blcaril said. because there arc ntany people without transportation who are either relying on neighbors, friends or relatives for rides or who are having to spend money on cabs or other cosily transportation, which some cannot afford Having a smaller bus or minivan avail­ able for tlw program will save on gas and also make it easier for the transit agency to pick people up in antas that are not easily accessible to larger buses, Bleam said. The $265,234 in state aid represents 60 percent of Barry Transit's $442,000 budget. Bliss employees were awarded this week for their service to the company. Honored for 10 years of service were (front, from left) Dan Carpenter. Earl Harris. Dan Hutchings. Richard Main. Rcdger Hough. Scon Dingman and (back, from left) DNR seeks sightings Jan. 2The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for reports from lo­ cal residents of all bald eagles seen during the two-week period of January 2*16 for its annual bald eagle winter survey. Eagle observers need to write down the date and time the eagles were seen, the county and specific location of the eagles, the number of eagles seen, the activity the eagles were engaged in. and any other relevant information. Bird Geld guides and binoculars may be useful aids for those wanting to join in the survey, the DNR advises. Only sightings in the Jan. 2-16 period will be used in the survey. The data can be sent to Midwinter Bald Eagle Survey. Department of Natural Resources. Natural Heritage Program. Wildlife Division. P.O. Box 30180. Lansing. Mich. 48909-7680. The DNR Wildlife Division's Natural Heritage Program monitors the popula­ tions of wintering bald eagles to provide a base of information for recovery plans for the species. The birds are still considered threatened, although their numbers have been growing in Michigan every year. Major declines of eagles occurred in the 1950s due to DDT and other pesticides. As recently as 1980. there were only 84 pairs of nesting eagles located in Michigan. In 1997. there were 298 pairs of nesting eagles located in the slate. 166 in the Upper Peninsula and 132 in the Lower Peninsula. Wintering bald eagles can be found in any county in the state. Bald eagles have been sighted in Barry County, particularly around Crooked Lake, and while some may just be passing through on their way north or south, some could be nesting here. Nesting eagles have been identified in the neighboring counties of Allegan. Ionia, and Ottawa. A large number of eagles winter in Michigan. Eagles do not regularly mi­ grate; most of Michigan's nesting eagles arc believed to slay in the stale all winter. Eagles move just far enough to find open water or other food supplies. Winter dis­ tribution of eagles is dependent on the severity of the weather. Coordination for the winter survey is made possible by donations to the Nongame Wildlife Fund on Michigan's income tax form. For more information on nongame or endangered species projects, a free copy of The Spotting Scope newsletter is avail­ able by writing to the Michigan DNR. Natural Heritage Program. Box 3OJ8O. Lansing. Mich. 48909-7680. FHI divests federal hose division COUNCIL, cont. the library has outgrown its current facility and a new structure and location are among options to be discussed al a Feb. 10 meet­ ing between library board members, city council members and representatives from Hastings and Rutland charter townships. Another option to be considered al that meeting, to be held at 7 o.m. at the Hast­ ings Township Hall, will be the possible formation of a district library, paid for by one mill each from Hastings and Rutland chatter townships and by the city of Hast­ ings. "Thia woeM aOully save us money." said MaMfauaUfl Currently,-thb chy of Hastings carries Flexfab Horizons International. Inc. (FHI) has announced the divestiture of its Federal Hose manufacturing division of Painesville. Ohio, to AFC Cable Systems lac. of Providence. Rl. effective Nov. 21. Doug DeCamp, president and CEO of FHI. emphasized that the sale is a strategic move that will allow healthy growth for both the parent company and for Federal Hoae. Federal, a well-known trade name for 75 years in the manufacture of flexible metal hoae and industrial ducting products, will continue operations in its present locations as a sub­ sidiary of AFC as it expands and improves its core line of products. “I have genuinely enjoyed working with the people of Federal Hose division for the more •han ten years it has been pan of our Gpmpnny." DeCamp said. T mi pleased they will now be an impmMtpniat pany whose enrponee strategy empNftaes growth in this area of buunere.' «ill distribute FHl’a Fleafab ailkona dectiag paoducu io the breed indnaarial maha aa they DeCamp added. This more eakancea FHI’s ability to puraae its corporate viaion. and syMenti." Eatabiinhed in 1961. FHL of Hm6i«b v to ■ neared componnu and ayaeana far appNce- include hoses, ducting and connacton far auibmoilve. heavy duty truck, off-i ‘ iMm. aircraft and broad m^uslrial the total financial burden of the library, paid for by a two-mill tax levy. • Voted to approve a bid of $31,000 from TJ. Miller Tree Service of Moline for tree trimming and removal for the 1997/1998 annual program. ■ Entered into a lease agreement with Advanced Stone and Tile Fabrication to set up operations using 1,540 square feet at the City's industrial incubator at 1035 East Stale Street for $308 per month from Jan. I to Dec. 31. 1998. Walt Brimmer, Scott Binkowski. Mike McDonald, and Kevin Wood. (Not pictured are Ronnie Hutchins. Darrell Hartman and Karen Vedro.) Two retiring Bliss employees were recognized as wen thia week — Merge Bums (right) and Wayne Mizer. Both worked in the same position during their combined 80 years of service to the company. Bums as an accountant and Mizer as an engineer. Bliss employees honored for service to company Serving 30 or more years were (from left) Marge Bums (35 years), Larry McVey (35 years). Bill Caslelein (45 years) and Pat Ayres (30 years). Honored for five years of service were (from left) Rand Beduhn, Lynn Gilbert, Tom Lewis and Penny Weber. (Not pictured is Phil Schlachter.) �The Hastings Benner — Wednesday, December 24, 1997 — Page 3 Presbyterian children present Christmas play MORTGAGE SAIE - DJouk fen bam mU» in A. condihcnt of o mortgoga mod* by CHERYL LYNN ELUOTT, □ married woman, to Mortgage Corporation of America, a M^lugan CorporaMn Mortgagee, doted July 27, 1995, and recorded on Auoutf 3, 1995, in Uber 636, on page 703, lorry County Record*. MicKgon. and atwgned by tod Mortgagee to Indvury Mortgage Company, IF, a Ddonore Limited Portnerdup, by an otwgnmert dated Augutf 16. 1995. and recorded an May 28. 1996, m Uber 661. on page 665, Barry County Record*. Michigan on which mortgage dtere it claimed to bo due at 6*e dote hereof toe sum of Seventeen Thousand Four Hundred Fifty and 17/100 Dollars ($17,450 17). including interest at 13 99% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage and the statute in such cose made and crowded, nonce is hereby g>*en that said mortgage wJ be iore­ dosed by o sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of mem, at public vendue, at the lorry County Courthouse in the city of Hastings, lorry County. Michigan, at 1 00 o'dock p m., on January 8, 1998 Said premises are situated m fee townskp of Johnstown, larry County, Michigan, and ore detcrihec* os That port of the Northweti 1 /4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 1 North. Range 8 West described os the East 12 rods of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21. Town 1 North, tern No 06-09-021-010-10 The redemption period shoH be 12 mondts from the date of such tale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948C1 600 324la, in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from die date of such sole Doted November 13. 1997 JACK,F GARDNER Tara Dixon helps Andrew Mepham don his costume before the performance. What Mar in heaven is great enough to announce the birth of Jesus? That was the question asked when 37 chil­ dren. ages pre-sch<x)l through seventh grade, presented the Christmas play. "The Little Stars of Bethlehem." Sunday. Dec. 6. at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Il was the story of how five young stars search the heavens looking for a star to announce the birth Jesus. They are turned down by the moon because he changes shape and travels across the sky each night. The con­ stellation Orion says that they ar not worthy of the honor. The stars over Jerusalem say they are too important and the Judean stars say they are loo old. Finally, the stars visit Polaris, the North Star. and ask for his help. He tells the little stars that he would be greatly honored, but he cannot leave his place because so many people rely on him for direction. But. he suggests that while each of the young stars are too small to do the job alone, tiiey could combine their light to announce the birth of the Messiah. The presentation was produced through the combined efforts of the parents of the church. Sunday Schcxil Superintendent Julie Guenther, director Linda Howell and accompanist Tara Dixson. (0** LUk" How—) <**cu“ •»» Ry*n Bosma, Paul Guenther, Cate can combine Mr light to form the star or ornntenem. NOUS?tY MORTGAGE COM9ANY. 19. ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE Sv« 21S-2 UIS Cfek O* Dr SouAFUd. Ml 4*076-3953 12411 352-7020 ImWl MW n. No. 9T-2224e.SE EMM of fem RICHARD DEAN, A/K/A 9. BCHARD DEAN. DECEASED. Sood Snrif No 311-24-0774 TO AU NTERESTED IHSONS: M’-S-*- n n ooeoru kXm ataDe I tine nt^naru **•-> - J rt. M rl-----naewigt, rvucmgan .(9203041 on A. pMHon ofHWnai Oy Rank The Judean Stars (front row, from left) Becky Poneetto. Slmion Guenther. Kevin Bosma, Spencer Clark, (second row) Eric Kendal. Jared Bosma, Katie Ponsefto, (back) Sammy Keller Twigg and Chelsea Quads, tel how they are loo old and set in their ways to announce the birth of Christ. Marines bring toys for Head Start students DkmIw 12, 1997 Jfefend I Hnten (9152201 ♦EGEL HUDSON, GK « YOUNGSMA >141945-3495 Ml 49051 The stars In heaven getter around aa tie Me slars of BatWham combine their tot to form the star which announced the birth of Jesus. Pictured are: (Reeled) Courtney England. Jason Baum, (front row) Ryan DeCamp. Michael McGandy, Alex Kimble (behind star). Paul Guenther. David Kendal. Cali Carpenter, Ryan Boerne, Luke Howel, (second row) Kevin Bosma, Jared Bosma, Sammy Keter Twigg. Spencer Clark. Eric Kendal. Becky Poneetto. (third row) Scot Aftertfrng, Moly watace, AB Bryans. Jordan Kimble. Kelsey Howel and Chelsea Quads A Christmas party was held Dec. 22 at the Free Methodist Church in Hastings for families with children in the Head Start for Christmas." Of particular help this year in creating "a very special holiday for many different families in need." a CAC program. The Barry representative said, were donations from UAW Local 1002 of Bradford While Corp, in Middleville and Pennock Hospital * County South Central Michigan Community Action Agency sponsored the party. Members of the Batik Creek United States Marine Corps (I2/2S distributed toys io children during the party as parts of its Toys for Tots program. Toys for Tots locally has been respon­ sible for distributing gifts to families in Delton. Orangeville. Hickory Corners, Plainwell. Middleville. Freeport. Nashville and Hastings. A Marine Corps representative said the Toys for Tots pro­ gram goal is to "assure every child a gift Guild 85. This year and in years past, families had to pick up the toys in Grand Rapids or Battle Creek, but next year the SCMCAC Head Start program and the Marines arc hoping to set up a distribution site in Barry County. Those interested in helping with the planning or distribution of toys next year can visit Head Start at 107 S. Jefferson, Hastings. 49058. or call (616) 945-4900. Children s gifts were handed out according to age and gender. MMWAM 1MCIMUM IMI THS ARM IS A OST COUECTOR ArtEMfHNG TO COUECT A DaiANY WFOtMAnON WE O TATiWIi IE USED FOR THAT PUWOa. 1995 and rncordod on Fofevory 21. 1995 in .feck M» Mooted on Jm 30. 1997 in Ifcw 700. And 07/H Mirthouse in Hostings, Michigan al 1:00 o'dack M . on January 22. 1998 Said premises ore situated in TCM/NSMP OF A, Anno Nortk 100 Iw lor o place of beginning; The redempron period shol be one momh from the date of such sab. unless an affidavit of occupancy or intent to occupy is recorded in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241(d) and given to the mortgagee, in Dated December 4. 1997 NORWEST MORTGAGE. INC FOR INFORMATION. PLEASE CALL AOomeys for NORWEST MORTGAGE. WC 30150 Uegraph Suite 100 Fib *97119053 112 25) Families line up to receive gifts Brittany and Joshua Liepins of Hastings receive toys from Santa during the Head Start party. �P*g* 4 — Th* Heating* Banner — Wednesday. December 24,1997 LETTERS...frcm cur readers Global warming is global bologna FINANCIAL FOCUS furnished by... To the editor: Mark D. Christensen of Edward Jorwra and Co. The one-world government Marxist crowd at the Lniied Nations is using environmentalists and media dupes like Molly Ivins to propagate the myth that we are in the midst of a global warming crisis. This is their favorite lactic; to create a crisis and then solve it with big govern­ ment. The "scientific consensus" the media has been hammering us with simply does not exist and has been crafted from deception and bad science. One group claiming that global warm­ ing was conclusive (Ozone Action), purported to have as signatories 2.611 scientists from the U.S. and abroad. Upon further checking by Citizens lor a Sound Economy, only about 10 percent of them even had any experience in cli­ mate science. There were landscape architects, psychologists, gynecologists, and even one per son trained in traditional Chinese medical tech­ niques. This act of deception was then swal­ lowed up by the media as fact. The truth is revealed in a survey of more than 400 German. American and Canadian climate researchers conducted by Dennis Bray of the Meteorologiscbes Institut dcr Univeristat Hamburg and Hans von Storch of GKSS Forschungzentrum and reported in the United Nations Climate Change Bulletin. They found Celebration of Christmas should accent the positive Dear editor: I was distressed to read in today's Hastings Banner a vituperative letter to the editor from an obviously Christian scholar, but totally inappro­ priate to the season becau« it is contrary to Christ's teachings. Instead of dwelling only on man's past and present weaknesses, we should, especially al this lime of year, show our com­ passion and love for our fellow man. The cele­ bration of Christ's birthday, even it we don't know the exact dale, should follow Christ's basic admonition to "be of good will." even to "love thine enemies." Both Herod and Pilate, government leaders two millennia ago. certainly made contentious decisions in their times - some that in retrospect we feel were wrong, at least by today's stan­ dards. But that destructive form of criticism can equally apply to all government’s leaders both past and present. Rather than dredge out only the controversial and supposedly erroneous decisions made by Herod and Pilate, why could­ n’t we have searched our history books for Santa disappears To the editor: My husband and I would like to express our sincere thanks to the person who stole our 4-H Santa Caus from our yard We really thought this time of year was for Peace on Earth. Good Will to Men. If the reason to steal the Sama was to light up a child's eyes like it did to our grandson, then take it with our blessing. Or. was it done as a prank or to see if you could just get away with it. Did we see you take the Santa? No? Did we call the police? No. We didn't have to see you take the Sama. God did and he's your maker, and you will have to be the one to make peace with him. Al and Gloria Buchanan Hastings Church turns back on children To the editor: Our children are our greatest resource. They are more important than anyone else in this world. They could possibly change our lives beyond anything we can comprehend. But yet some people would rather turn their backs on children rather than help them. Why would a church of God do this? Rainbow Learning Center (RLC) was a good place fix children. RLC helped the church when it was down io a congregation of five. Yet the church saw fit lo nearly double its rates without fair warning. Is it right fix the church board to do this? RLC. when asked lo charge more when the con­ gregation was down, let everyone concerned know what was going on and other things they could do lo help. I hope all works out for RLC and all families affected. Carl Miller Hastings something good to say about those leaders? Surely, both must have made some valued deci­ sions that benefitted their constituencies. Remember, "love thine enemies!" Yes. there is evil in the world, and we should take constructive actions against it for the pro­ tection of society. But there is also much good in the world, and we should openly honor those who sacrifice for the benefit of other*. Perhaps we oon't show enough of our appreciation to those who voluntarily demonstrate, by their deeds, evidence of Christ's teachings. I'm thinking of the many volunteers who con­ tributed tn the Lake Odessa Council's commu­ nity Christmas baskets for the needy - to the local churches that have put on inspiring pro­ grams appropriate to the occasion - to our teach­ ers who are now working diligently under tremendous pressures fir society - indeed, to all those who outwardly manifest the true spirit of the Christmas season. Especially. I want to express my personal gratitude to two local reporters. Catherine Lucas of Woodland and Elaine Garlnck of Lake Odessa, who provide us each week with local, perhaps even trivial, news of our neighbors: but it's news to us. and we do appreciate it. Have a Merry Christmas. Frederick Y. Wiselogle Lake Odessa that only 10 percent of researchers strongly agreed with the statement that global warming is a process already under way. Further. 35 per cent of those surveyed either disagreed with the statement or were undecided. Even more interesting. 67 percent of the researchers either disagreed or were uncertain about the proposition that climate change will occur so suddenly that a lack of preparation would devastate certain parts of the world (hasic assumptions of the Kyoto conference). Fully half of the researchers indicated a lack of faith in the forecasts of the global climate models with another 20 percent expressing uncertainly. Beyond even that, in another survey, stale cli­ matologists believe by a 44 percent lo 17 per cent margin that global warming, if it docs exist, is largely a natural phenomenon, with human populations, al best, a small factor. It has been calculated that termites alone emit more CO2 than all human-related sources combined! More important than the proven lack of sci­ entific consensus on global warming, is the ver­ ified scientific evidence refuting it. Data col­ lected from NASA's TIROs series of weather satellites, in fact, show a cooling trend over the past IX years of ,(M degrees Celsius. This, dur­ ing the time that human causes have been expo­ nentially increasing. These findings, also inde­ pendently confirmed by weather balloons, demonstrate that what some believe should be happening, in fact is not. What they fail to understand is the miraculous restorative and self-regulatory powers the Earth has been creat­ ed with. Wc need to be informed by the truth and demand that our government use it as the basis for regulation. Above all. we cannot allow inter­ national Marxists to create and exploit a crisis for their own purposes. As we. and other nations delegate our sover­ eignty to the I lniied Nations through this and a myriad of other international treaties, military missions, and IMF wealth redistribution curren­ cy bail-out schemes, they incrementally fulfill the goal slated in their original charter of ruling the world. Charles Curtis Freeport Avoiding risk can be risky You may not think of yourself as a risk­ taker. but consider the following: • Have you driven a car today? • Did you use your own judgement to make a decision al work? • Did you play golf or tennis, or engage in some other physical activity? All of these activities involve risk, yet most of us are willing to accept those risks in re­ turn for the rewards. But what about investing? Mention the word "risk" when talking about an invest­ ment. and some people head for the door. Yei any investment professional who does not in­ form you about all aspects of an investment, including rewards and risks, is not doing his or her job. The more you know about the various types of risk that come with investing, the more comfortable you'll be as an investor. "Understanding and Managing Investment Risk." a brochure published by the Forum for Investor Advice, helps explain risk. According to the brochure, there are five steps in the human risk management process: 1. Identify risks. Some risks of investing are buying when prices are high or selling when they're low. failing to set goals, harbor­ ing unrealistic expectations and confusing fluctuation with loss. 2. Understand risks. How likely is it that the risk will occur? How severe would the impact be? Understanding these factors can make you feel more sure of your investment decisions. You should also understand the various types of risk - for example, economic risk, market risk, industry risk, credit risk. and. not to be forgotten, inflation risk. Different in­ vestments carry different risks, and some may he more tolerable to you than others. 3. Develop strategies to control risks. These may include diversifying, investing systematically, investing for the long term, using professional money management and seeking the advice of a financial professional. 4. Evaluate the risk/reward trade-off. This means getting answers to such questions as: • What's my potential return? • What's a reasonable holding period? • What’s the likely fluctuation range? • What are the chances I’ll need this money ’ during the likely holding period? ', • What’s the realistic risk that I could loseprincipal? • How stable is the industry? ;/ • What are my risks if I don't act? 5. Make your decision. After you complete' steps I through 4. making your decision wiB be easy. You'll know whether you feel com­ fortable with an investment and can accept: whatever risks it might offer. Nothing in life - including investing - itr without risk. However, the greatest risk may be not making the effort to understand risk­ Ask your financial professional about risk,i and make sure you feel comfortable with hir: or her answers. THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Spencer Abraham, Republican. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-4822. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, re gional representative. • U.S. Congress Peter Hookstr*, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangevale, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Repreeentatrves. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St., Holland, Mich. 49423. phone 3950030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Ntek Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 2256276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1-202-224-3121. MicMgm LogieMure Gov. John Engter, Repubican. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3400. State Senator Joanne Emmone, Republican, 23rd District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909. Phone (517) 373-3760. State Repreeentative Terry Geiger, Republican, 67th District (al of Barty County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE Write Us A letter: The Hastings Banner welcome*. 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A Ovkkxi of J-Ad GraphK* Inc 19S2N Brocdwcy Hastmg*, M 480M-OU02 (010) 94S-06M Frcdwtc Jccabo VtccPrcuMnl btephen Jacoba Secretary • newsmom* Davxl T. >toung (EdMor; Elaine Gilbert ,Au«tanf E<mxj Shelly Sul set Helen Mudry Cindy Smit h Mary Warner James Jensen Mandy Habal Ruth Zachary April Matxea, Huttaga: • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Haattagat CteSMhed ads accepted Monday through Fnaay Sam to5Xpm . Schxdey • 30 a m - Noon Scott Omman Jerry Johnson Cvidy OWN Dan Buerge ftoicriptiia Rates: S25 par year m Barry Comnty $27 per year m adfotnmg counties $29.00 pot year etsewhere POSTMASTER Sand address changes to: P.O. Boa B ' Haetnge. Ml 490500902 Second Class Postage Peal at Wastage. Ml 49059 It's pretty much fine the way it b. (but) it should snore about the season and teas about the gifts." "Instead of giving gifts, you could spend time with your family and spend a day thinking about the good Lord Jesus, because that's what 'Christmas is all AGA «T Life kdMwrfte SIGN A DONO* CA*D TOOAV. HastincsBaNNER John Jacoba Prescient JoycoRyan Treasurer 1-MMS2-14S5 "We are really off base in this celebration, and as a whole country we need to stop so much commercialization." "1 would CM tew* OS dt buyisf. I dos’i wtegtet kid. teisg pssdy. 1W .hoold lean tbs ire* meaaiag oT CtafM***,* �The Hastings Banner — Wednesday, December 24, 1997 — Page 5 From Time to Time... The Night Before... f By f Joyce F. Weinbrecht The beloved legend of Santa Claus, who brings gifts to all good children at Christmas time, is connected with Saint Nicholas, who was an actual person. The stories about Saint Nicholas tell us that he lived during the A.D. 300s. He was bom at Patara in Lycia in Asia Minor and became Bishop of the city of Myra. Many miracles of healing were credited to him. One story is told that on three nights in a row he tossed bags of gold into the window of three girls who did not have a dowry so that they could get married, this may have been the beginning of the idea of giving gifts at Christmas. Christmas was celebrated on Dec. 6. This was the date of Saint Nicholas’ death. In the Netherlands, a person representing Saint Nicholas, wearing the robes of a bishop, rode through the streets on a white donkey. Saint Nicholas was a kind man but he was very strict. The children had to be very good children to find gifts in their wooden shoes. Bad children would find a bundle of switches in their shoes. American children say Santa Claus, a deriva­ tive of San Nicholas. Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas was brought to the new world with the Dutch settlers when they came to New Amsterdam, now New York City. Washington Irving wrote of the saint in Knickerbocker’s History of New York. He described him as a jolly fellow with a broad brimmed hat. huge breeches and smoking a long pipe. Irving's Saint Nicholas rode over the tree tops in a wagon. He took presents from his pocket and dropped them down chimneys. . This drawing of St. Nicholas by Thomas Nast appeared in Harper s Weekly on Jan. 1,1881 and established a prototype lor the modem Santa. Clement C. Moore formed the basis of the image of Santa Claus as we know him today, a round and jolly figure with twinkling eyes, a red snub nose and a white beard. The long pipe became a stump nf a pipe and the wagon became a sleigh. The costume has changed to a suit trimmed with fir. The reindeer may have been the result of Scandinavian settlers in America. Thomas Nast. the cartoonist, gave the first picture of Santa Claus in his cannons done for Harper's Weekly. In other countries. Saint Nicholas has other forms. English children may believe in a Father Christmas who brings them gifts. He is dressed in a long tailcoat and a square beaver hat. German children speak of Kris Kring I e and French children siy Pere Noel. The story of "A Visit From St. Nicholas” of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas” is about a Communication ^rom...U.S. Congressman Nick Smith The Asian Crisis Hr ccUfoue of banking sytteim in a Mafeer of Allan countries has precipialsd KXFKUMC enact and roiled world financial ■artefo. Thutaud and ladoncsia wen dr tint lo toffh. and now South Kona is the newer uradirr of dr International Monetary Plata weffan dub. Ia dr caae of Korea, the collapse is partly dr result of comgtton. Reportedly. giant bunueu cnugtomerales helped politicians gel uro office, and in return, dr politicians pul paeaaun <a bonks to give huge unjustified loans lo dr conglomerates Tim year a chain of bankruptcies and market breakdowns rars ad fears about dr soundness of dr banking ijna Kona's already low foreign reserves began declining, which meara that they could not make paymews of the over $50 billion ow­ ed to foreign banks. The fust reaction to dr Asian crisis has been a call for an internalioual bailout led by dr IMF. When dr IMF bails a country out. feat money is used to meet foreign obiigatxx. Currency devaluations increase the rnounl of local currency necessary to make taaa payments. Dr question that Washington needs to con­ sider ia how much will bailouts cost the U.S. taxpayer and is it in our country's best in forest. Thailaad was the first of the Asian badoans oa August 20lh. Hie IMF offered SIT hdUna; dr U.S. did not directly participar. LEGAL NOTICES In November $23 billion was lew to Indonesia including S3 billion in U.S. contributions South Korea is next for a total of SS7 billion, with a U.S. commiuncra of S3 billion As the bailout of South Korea suggests, the financial crisis that has spread across East Asia has marked a turning point for the role of dr IMF. Although U.S. interests are stnallci compared to countries like lagan, dr Asian crisis will effect our economy. Our export* lo South Korea last year exceeded S25 billion. These esports directly supported 625.000 jobs ia dr U.S. South Korea anil not be able to af­ ford that volume of imports; in fact moat of these couaries. with their weakened curren­ cies. will try to stimulaae their economies by increasing their export* In the short run. American consumers will be getting much better buv m imported products. In the tang run. out -rade deficit, which is -$200 billion das year, could go as high as -$300 billion neat year. This new era of the bailout began with Mex­ ico in 1995 aad has continued on lo Indonesia. Thailand, the Philippines and South Korea this year. Economists are already predicting that Russia. Brazil and Malaysia are next. If we re not careful, these massive bailouts will only increase the likelihood that investors, leaders aad governments alike Will behave leu frugally ia the future. While the U.S. has significant interests in Alia as an exporter, producer and investor. Congress must work with the President to emure that our pamcipa tion in the IMF bailouts are consistent with our national interests. On a more positive note. Bonnie and I would like to offer everyone our best wishes for a happy and safe holiday. professor. Dr. Clement C. Moore, who wanted lo give his children something special for Christmas in I822. Clement Mixire was the son nf a respected Episcopal bishop and grew up in a stalely home overlooking the Hudson River. New York City, known as Chelsea House. Clement Moore had studied music, history and classical languages. He graduated al lhe head of his class from Columbia College. He became a teacher and later founded a theological seminary. He had authored several books, including a two volume Hebrew dictionary. He also wrote poetry. In 1X13. Clement Moore married Catherine Taylor and they had six children. Margaret. Charity. Benjamin. Mary. Clement and Emily. Life in the Clement household was robust and vital. It was a happy home with grace, charm, serenity, unhurried existence and hitmey enough to satisfy every want and creature comfort. The Moores were dedicated philanthropists and gave cash lo the many needy souls who found their way to lhe door of Chelsea. For the Christmas of 1822. Moore was look­ ing for that present for his children unlike any other they had ever received. He decided to write a poem for them. On the afternoon of Christmas Eve. Mr. Moore and his servant climbed into his carriage and rode to lhe market al Fulton and Vesey Street to purchase the family's Christmas turkey. It was a frigid and bleak day. with a heavy covering of snow, which made travel dif­ ficult. On lhe streets of New York, pedestrians kept their collars turned up against the cold as they greeted each other with Christmas cheer. Jan Duyckinck. a stocky, jovial pipe smoking Dutchman, was an acquaintance of lhe Morre family. Possibly he was one of the people Moore met on the streets that day. He may have even shared a Christmas tale from the old coun­ try about St. Nicholas, the patron saint of good Dutch children. As Clement Moore rode along towards home through a gentle snowfall and failing darkness, he thought about the anticipation that filled the heads of his children. He looked up al the roof of the Chelsea House and in his mind's eye. visualized a diminutive figure and a reindeer drawn sleigh. The verses came to him as he rode along. Once inside lhe house, he took up his quill and pul lhe words on paper. There were 28 "couplets” making up lhe poem. He read it over to himself and fell quite satisfied that this would make a good gift fix his children. That Christmas Eve. he gathered his family around lhe fire to read his creation to them. It held them spellbound. As they were very young, nil under eight years of age. they probably believed lhe story of flying reindeer and a jolly elf who came down chimneys. Some time later, a relative transcribed the poem and look it home to Troy. N.Y. The fol­ lowing winter, she sent the ballad anonymously to the editor of Troy's Sentinel newspaper. They titled it and published it. Clement C. Moore had not given it a title. Each year thereafter more newspapers and magazines reprinted the poem and it became an American Christmas tradition and eventually the author’s name became known. He was a lit- maucnnOK of nonce of mcaihm File No. 97-22251-NC In the moRsr ol Corey Alon Humphrey. Social Sacurty No 368 06 2570 NOTICE A Heorina will be held on Wednesday. January 7. 1998 at 11 <X) o m. in lhe probote court­ room, Hastings, Michigan before Judge Richard H. Show on rhe petition for change of name of Corey Alan Humphrey to Core-/ Gordon Humphrey. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. December 19, 1997 Jon and Dawn Humphrey 6717 No*. Dr Caiedorwo. Ml 49316 891-1979 (12-25) Synopsts of th. Regular MaatMgof tfw JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP SOARD Decemoer 10. 1997 AR Boord Members present Agendo approved AAmuto* approved o$ reod Treosurer’s report accepted Approved payment o» voucher* m lhe amount of $4,125 75 June Do**»r Johnstown Township Clerk ASestod to by Supervisor Barbara Eod (12/25) CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS Thomas Nast drawing which appeared on the cover of Harper's Weekly on Saturday. Jan. 3. 1874. tie embarrassed feeling that as a dignified pro­ fessor he would have rather been remembered for his serious writing. Clement Clarke Mixire died in 1863. proba­ bly unaware of lhe impact that his poem would have on Christmas. He had created a new. more lovable version of St. Nicholas, who had eyes that twinkled, merry dimples and an ample belly that shook like a bow] of jelly. With cheeks that blossomed like roses, his nose glistened like a cherry and his beard was full and white. The poem is a blend nf tradition and whimsy, with a touch of history and folklore. “A Visit Rom St. Nicholas” has been trans­ lated into many languages and has found its way to television screens in modern times. In New York, on the Sunday evening before Christmas, hundreds of New Yorkers gatherto pay tribute to Clement Clarke Moore. They read lhe poet's ageless tale of Yuletide wonder, then march with lanterns to his grave in lhe cemetery of the Trinity Church. There prayen aad carols were given. The throng melts quietly into the daft and you can almost hear Moore's voice ring out. "Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night." In 1837. artin Robert Weir put Moore's Si. Nick on canvas, creating the Santa we enjoy today. From 1863 until 1886. CretooaiN Thomas Nast created a aeries of drawings far Harper’s Weekly. There drawings covered a period of 20 years, and show a gradual evohitkm in Santa, giving him more sire and showing him constructing toys, checking children's behavior, reading their letters with request for special gifts and other Santa type behaviors. Sources: American Legion Magazine. December 1988. Gary Tarbak; Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things. Charles Panti, 1987; UbrW Book. Warne 12. 1950; World Book. Volume 15. 1950; New Standard Emydapedia. Warne N-O. 1958 Jim Deldman Bay Hastings City Bank cordially invites Jim’s colleagues, customers and friends to honor his retirement after 48 years in the industry with 17 of those years spent at Hastings City Bank. FtModt Hospital has full- and part-time opportunities for experienced Certified Nursing Assistants for our Medical/Surgical Unit. At least one year of experience as a CNA required. Come and help us say ’’Goodbye" to Jim on: Pennock Hospital offers a complete compensation package which includes weekend and shift differentials; an innovative flexible benefits system which is prorated for part-time employees; Paid Time Off system; tuition reimbursement for continuing education; personal tax- deferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more. Hastings Office 150 West Court 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Please submit resume/application to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Atta: Haman Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-3112 or Fax (616) 945-4130 E.O.E. Tuesday, December 30th IFjastrngs (£Hg||imk Your Hometown Bank Since 1886 Member FDIC �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Wednesday. December 24,1997 Pennock Pediatric Guild sponsors needy family Pennock Hospital's Pediatric Guild No. 5 recently gave Barry County Head Start a check for $100 to help make a local needy family's Christmas brighter. The guild, which has been in existence for 26 years, lias adopted a needy family for lhe past fours. It raises money through bake sales and drawings. Guild No. 5 also has purchased a number of items for the hospital, including toys, strollers, wagons, baby swings, audio tape players, VCRs and tapes, infant scales (in memory of former member Sue Teske), a rollaway bed for fathers lo sleep on the OB Head Start representatives James McMellen and Beth Smith receive a check from Patti Oakland (right) of the Pennock Hospital Pediatric Guild No. 5, which will be used to sponsor a needy family for the holidays. ‘Worship Together...the church of your choice. Weekly schedule of services are area Hastings churches for your convenience. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHUBCH. 2601 Lacey Rood. WOOOGBOVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4667 Dowlrag. Ml 49050 616) 756-3021 church phtw Suafay Service: 9 30 a m . Satay School 11:00 am. Sunday Evcaiaf Prayer Time 6: 00 p.m. Wndowrtay. Bible Seedy. 7: 00 p.tn. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 War. Paator Sum Trowbridfe. (616) 945-9392. Suufay School 10 a.m.; Wonhip II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Boa 63. Ha*tiaf*. Ml 49056. CEDAR CREEK BOLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 6 mi. South. Pharw Brent Branham Phone 623-2215. Sunday School al 1040a.m.; Wor­ ship 1100 a m.; Evening Service al 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. Couto Grove Road. Pernor Ben Her­ ring Whaalrttoir acoaafote aad elevator Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Church Servia 10:30 a.m.; Wudnetday 6:00 p.m. Youth Maotiaga. hmtor Scwur High HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Weal Suae Road. Hatting*. Mich. Jama A. Camp­ bell. Pernor Teedey School 9:30 a.m.. claaaa for ail ago Morning Wardap 1045 a m Nanery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6:00 p.m Wednesday activitia 700p m arc: Rmahout or JJ. Bi­ ble Quiz (aga 2 through 7 or firm grade). Kta Club or Junior Bible Qua (aga 6-12). Youth Mmama or Teen Bible Quiz (^a 13-19); Adell Bible Study - No age lumta WELCOME COBNEBS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3115 N Broadway. PEACE COMMUNITY CHUBCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Hastings. Phone 943-3195 Soafay School 9:30 a.m.; Wonhip aad Celebration 10 30 a m Sunday erenmg 600 p.m.; Wofaaafay rafoa* 7 p.m. BiMeanMy. youfo and cfoidren s pro­ gram Pmtor John MuUtdt THOBNAPPLE VALLEY CHUBCH. 2750 Wall Lake Rd . Jeffrey A. Arnett, Pernor. Church office phone 946-2549. Sunday . Church x houn. 12 noon. i.m., Sun­ Morning Worahfo Wofoxudey 6:45 p.m. Wamori (grata E-5fo); Youfo Fdtowtap 6:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (grata 6-12fo) Thurafay 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting. (Child care prtwtad) ST. MATORAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHUBCH, 2415 McCann Rd.. Hi artfol. MI 49056 Mar Gate Hum, Vicar. Pktm 623-2090 (Dtam) after 6 p.m. woehdeys a ail fay wuetaada Sunday Morning Mam 10:00 a m — 1921 Book of Ccunmon Prayer. BIBLE CHUBCH (formerly foe Hartegi Grace Brethren Church). 600 Powell Rd.. I mile cam of Heatings. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emehttu, 943 9224 Sunday Servian: 9:45 a m - Bible Claaaa - for ail gar; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Wonhip. Thursday. 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bi­ ble Study - Shanag Your Faifo; 5:30 p.m Youfo meeting wifo “Youth With a Message'*. 945-9224. 6:30 p m. - Bible mndy for all ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHUBCH. 105 S Jefferson Father Chartea Fischer. PMtor Saturday Mana 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masse* 100 a m and 11:00 a.m.; ConfeMKim Saturday 4:004:30 p.m. parents, sending out about 5.000 letters per year. Head Start for preschool-aged children is a part of the services provided by the Community Action Agency of Southcentral Michigan. the north half with most of the dividing wall removed. The upper floors were owned for years by the Odd Fellows lodge. The fraternal orders emblem is highlighted since lhe last painting of the store trim. Rev. Keith and Judy (Jackson-Henry) Laidler of Montague are planning a move into (his area. They have benight a home at Grand Ledge, where she will be employed at Lakewood Eye Care. Keith retired from the active ministry in June. On Monday Huhn’s Food Center had new power poles installed on their south lawn to pro­ vide additional lighting for the parking lol. The Sunday night program at Central UM church brought a large crowd. The balcony was lined with people using camcorders, spotlight operators and sound technicians. Many doling grandparents came to see their family members. Ed and Phyllis Milter of Bdtevue heard grand­ daughter Jackie Cunningham sing two solo numbers. Ken and Marilyn Bunch of Wheeler saw the grandson Travis Seibel put some embellishment to the song 'Twelve Days of Christmas.** Mike Lucks' parents came from Lewiston in Northern Michigan to see their grandsons in lhe program. Daughters Krystal Handley and Amanda French of the Peter Frenches sang solos. Rob Kruisenga played (he role of Psalty. His sister Karen was one of the speaking characters. She was accompanied by her barking companion Blooper, played by Kallie Walker. Children sang several numbers to enhance the foory. and older ytxnh sang and acted for their part. NEWAYGO-Ven LaiiieRyia,»je 12, of Newmo aad formerly of Hutiigx, paoed iwiy £adn, Drceatar 21, 1997 M Getter HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS ■ Dorofty L Sm LAKE 0 MEWS trocar 14 Marjorie L. CarapbeU BABBY CO. CHUBCH OF OHUFT, 541 N. Mfci^re Ave.. Hmtingi. Ml 99058 Satay Ser vicaa: Bfote Claaaa 10 a.m.. War MAST1NGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Corner Swe Rd. and Boltwood St.. Rev. Daniel GraybtH. Scuta Phator; Rev. Duata Brad. Aaaodaie Pernor Phone 945-9121. Sunday - 9:43 a.m. Satay School; 10.45 a.m. Morumg Wortap; 5XH prn Teaae; L00 p.m. Evening Cetebratiea for Afota. “Eta Alive** for port achonta. She was married to John Bacheider, marriage ending in divorce. She married Meri Cwpbell on May 29, 1937. Mn. Campbell was employed as a Matron for the Barry Coonty Jail for many yean as her husband, Meri served as Barry Couaty Sheriff. Previous rmpioyem included die former Haetings Ahuntamn Products Company and rouurants in Hastings. She was a member of Barry CooBQr Sportn- HOPE UNITED MEI CHUBCH. M 37 Sou* M M-79. Hawing* Ml 49058 Ptaor Carl Utchfieid Phone 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974. Wordup Service* Sundav. 9:00 a m.. Re* Ken Vaught. I . :00a.m . Rev. Carl Litchfield SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9.45 a.m. for all aga. 4-H. Monday* 6:30 to 1:00 p.m. BIBLE STUDY Sunday. 5:00 p m Community Breakfast on third Saturday each mouth 1:00 a.m., freewill offering. We welcome you lo our church family with the warmth of Chrat * Love, and the fellowdup of people who care. GRACE BRETHREN The guild members also decorate the hospital for the holidays and supply tray fa­ vors to mothers and babies in OB. They supply socks, baby buntings and various clothing needed for babies. Also, in cooperation with the Child Abuse Council, the guild distributes Pierre the Pelican, a monthly newsletter, lo new M»Ry ChaisTMA* Amd hUppy Ntw Ycar! Fifteen Aleihiun* were among the niters on a Hanzler charter bus trip last Tuesday to Turkeyville for dinner and aftemixm theater, a visit to McCamly Place in Battle Creek, a trip with tour guide to see the spectacular lights in downtown Cereal City, and a ride to Binder Park Zoo for more lights. One of the framed prints for sale at the turkey place was a repro­ duction of an old Michigan map. It showed South Cass and Bonanza. This puts the time between IKW) and IKX7. Before that the cross­ roads was called Russell's Settlement. After IHK7 there would have been lhe village of Lake Odessa. An added plus was a side excursion to see lhe An Meaite lights. A recent youth activity at Central Church on a Saturday night was a l^om and Dad's Night Out. with child care provided by church youth and adults for the entire evening. This was a handy lime for parents to go shopping. Friends in Florida indicate the temperature there was HO degrees on Sunday afternoon. Most of the friends are planning cooperative dinners at their mobile home park's clubhouses for Christmas Day. Repons are that Koops Funeral Chapel has been sold to the Cooks of Grandville. They have other chapel* in Jenison and Byron Center. The Branttec Pharmacy prescriptions have been transferred lo the Felpausch Pharmacy within the Huhn's Food Center. The Harvey building has a sign indicating the store with double front is available for rent. The south half has likely been a drug store ever since it was built. For year*, the north half was a meat mar­ ket and for a short time a variety store. During the Branden years, the drug store expanded into HASTINGS - Maijorie L. Campbell, age 90, ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH, meeting al 502 E. Bond St (Haaongi Church of God ttafafo). 9 a m Holy Cnirnmmina lai aad 3rd Sunday* Monuag Prayer 2nd and 4<h Sundayi 1926 prayer book used at all tcrvica * For more informrnion call 946-9327 or Rev David T. Htnlwick. vicar at 946-2101. St. Andrew* ts a pert of the Indepen­ dent Anglican Church Canada Synod and sponsoring visits by Santa and Mrs. Claus and the Easter bunny. lake Odessa N€UUS NASHVILLE AREA GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. Norfo *.. Htamga Rev Mrtnrl Antoa. Paata Phone 943*414 Smtay. Dec. 26 - 1W A 10:43 a-m. Holy Comumnwn 9:30 Sunday School (al agea) Itoatay. Dk. 27 - 1<D pm NA. Tueafey. Dec. 30 - 7JO p.m. OA. Attend tfu church ofyour choice no(t Sunday. /-mJ FIjan ■ACHNGI RIST UNHTD ■TWMT OMC1, am of Green aato Church atouato. Dr Bafford W. Coe. PMta Lm Staena. Director of Chriatiaa Education. Church phone: 616/945*574 Barrier free buildup wifo elevator to al Boon. Braadcaat of wonhip aervia over WBCH AM 1220 at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.at; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.fo.1 Wonhip 11:00 a m. wifo chM care far iafata aad todfoen fore age 4. aad tauor Church for ata 3 fore 2ad grade; Mi-Hi Youfo Fellowahip 4:00 p.a. WEDNESDAYS: Pumaer Ota far chBdreo Emdarganea fore FiRh Grorie 4:30 p.m. THURSDAYS: Adult Handbclla 6:30 p tn. Wetalley. Dac. 24 - Two Chriotinaa Eve mrvtas - 7M aad ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHUBCH, Nashville. Father Charta Fincher. PMtor A maaaaoa of Si. Roe Cafooiic Clmrch. Hantingi Mam Sasurday rvrsiag 6:30 p.m. . GRACK COMMUNITY Roacoe. (517) 132-9221 Montifo Cefohration 10 a.m. FeOowtap Time Before foe Servia. Nursery. a uunuury. y^^au. gr^mp, afah small group ministry, lenderahfotratmng Farewell Open House for Wayne ta Eay Miner. 200 to 400 p.m. Tun fay. Jaa 6 - Epiphany, Breakfaat with guest foe iher. DeAan Ditas, mutor of Canary Chapel aad Baafield United Mafaotat Omrcha 9:30 a.m. conmmaay mvned - call 943*574 far reaervatioa by Monday, fan. 3. ■ Sanctuary. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE, 302 E Grand This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN FUNERAL NOME of Hastings FLEXFAB INCORFORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK of HASTINGS Member T.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER aad REMNDER 1952 M. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" - 118 5. Jefferson - 945-5429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS, HC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings, Michigan brother, Lloyd (Catcher and a staler, Mildred Kercher She is survived by two daughters, Donna (Loyal) K inney of Hastings aad Lota (Richard) Cart of Kaiamaaoo; four gnadchildrea aad several great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 23,1997 at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiated. Burial took place at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. St.. Hastings. Pastor David Burgett. 946-80080 or 948-2667 Sunday School 10 a m.; Smtay Moran* Wanhfo 11 a m.; Sunday Evening Servia 6 p m.; Thursday Btatady7pm Ifuneremadma free Home BMe Sfady. pieme call far more detmte FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 231 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. (616) 945-3463. G. Kern Keller. Pfator Sally C. Kelter. Director of Ncta's Ait PrtSchool. Julie A. Guenther. <rKn &------ , suuuuy, xmM Mgcrauenuera. Thunfay. Due. 25- h is foe birth­ day of a King! Rajota! Friday. Dec. 26 - Church offia cfaaed. Smtay. Dac 21 - 9:30 a.m red HOO a m Sunday monuag Wm shfo Services. The 9:30 Servia is braadaat over WBCH - AM 1220 Nuncry is provided during both Services. 10:30 a.m. Coffee Hour ia the Dining Room. No Youth Fellowshfo Meetrag* Wednesday. Dec. 31 - Ringo Swingo Square Dancers. . .J rvvoa THE DALLES, OREGON - Lt Ooi. let Cai Foreu Wood, »je 77, of The Deiiee, Ongoa, paaed any a his rotdeace oa Saarday, November 1, 1W7. Mr. Wood was bon odAopaZS, 1920 id Sis LakeA die youngest of seveo chUdrcd io Arttapa. J. add Katie B. (Towtaead) Wood. He grew up and graduated from high school ia 19M ia Six Lakes. He wss married to Dorothy L. Coldrea ia Hastim oa March 3a 1943. Mr. Wood joined the Anny as aa enlisted man, then vohtmeered for the pilot training program. He completed the program aad waa comaussKmed as a 2ad Ll ia the newly formed Army Air Corp. His career as a pika coadmied as the United Stales Air Force was formed. He flew ss l fighter aad bomber pilot in World War D aad the Konaa CoafUct. He alao was the personal pilot for Generals Everest and Panridge ia Korea. Ia the latter pen of the IbSCi he was Commander of the Mt Ak Rat­ al Squadron, responsible for delivery of mail to United States Forces in Europe aad the Middle East He later was Commaader of "B-Flighr 776th Airborne Early Wanting aad CtMoi Squadron a Olis Air Force Baaeuatil his retiremea fron the Air Force as a Ll Coiooel ia 1961. Following the service, he Blended Cartas College ia California and received his Associ­ ates Degree in business. He worked for Lock­ heed Aircraft Corporation as a technical liaison to the Navy until his retirement in 1913. He moved to The Dalles in 1996. He attended Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. Wood was preceded in death by a son. Stephen L. Wood in Octoter 1990; three brothers. Feano. Charles snd Lawrence. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy L (Coldren) Wood; seven children. Gerald L Wood of San Francisco, California, Dale A. (Sue) Wood of Mt. Home. Idaho, Michael A. (Coyne) Wood of San Antonio, Teias, Susan M. Wood-Zinn of Chico, California. Anne E. (Jim) Smith of Springfield and Judith C. (Chris) Zukin of Little Kock. Arkaaaas; eigh­ teen graadchikken; eight great grandchildren; a tiskr, Betty Phillipa of Florida aad two broihen, Robert Wood of Florida tnd Glenn Wood of Michigan. Memorial services were held oa Tuesday. November 11, 1997 at Spencer. Libby * Powell Funeral Home. Pastor Junes Bull offi­ ciated. Interment of ashes were at Willamette National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund, 3330 Columbia View Dr., The Dalles, Oregon 97031 or Hospice of the Gorge, P.O. Bos 36. Hood Riva, Oregon 97031. Mearoriil Healdt Sovicex la Ftearoat Mn. Ryxa wax bora oa February 11,19151a Haatiap, ite dxagteer of Charier R. nd Grace (Diamond) Roftri She waa married to Lawreaee Gilbert Ryu oa Jamury 21, 1932 ia Aafoia, Itaiaaa. Mn. Ryn waa a petto-ior Haatiaga Meanfacarias aatil ter Mkaeeat She waa a ammter of St Bartholomew Caibolic chorch. Mm. Ryn wo proceded ia death by ho htubaad, Lawrence oa May 2, 1976 She iaaiirvived by a daughter, Jou and Clareace ruu or isapemiaE, mrce gnatnons, xam Sallivaa of Ilhpemlag. Mike aad Diana SallF vu of Neguanee, Pat aad Jeamfg HUI of Negaunee; two grew gnadchildrea. naaenl aervicea woe held oa Tueaday, Decenter 23.1997 al Ml Calvary Cannoy ia Haatiap. Fueral arrant airoi vrn oarir by McKiatey rUBtru nome in racwiygo. I Graveaideaerricm will beheld at 1:00pm. on Saturday, December 27,1997 at Rivenide Cemetery in Haatinga Gintedt Funeral Home in Haatinga. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - Mote L. Wahwa, Wadneaday, Decemter 17, U realdeace. Mm. Watan waa bora on March X 1921 ia Maple Grove Toareehipi Barry Coumy, Re itafoarr of Hany aad Eaaeila (Harding) McKdvey. She wm rated ia Re Maple Grove Toweatep and Bank Crete aroae. She teaadr* me Moure *. cuacy ooxxn mb 193* from Battle Creek Cemnl moved to Chicago; BUaoiaia 1942 hum Baale She waa married to Robert Watan oa HASTINGS - Cart D. Trootwiae, Jr„ age6I, of Haatinga, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 19, 1997 at Pennock Hoapital ia Hntro Mr.'Yrontwiae wan bora May 22, 1936 in Haatiaga. the aoa of Cart D. Sr. aal Beutei P. (KcUey) Trootwiae. He graduated from Natbrille High School ia 1955 aad attended Barry Couaty Normal. He worited tat aevenl area factories and apeat the peat 35 yean training boner which he loved to do. He waa a member of lhe Hone Trooen Aaaociatioo and enjoyed bird waachi^. Mr. Troutwine war preceded in death by Na throe brorten. Oak, Frank, and Trontwine He ia arrived by three aiaaen. Jeaaaene Wakho of Haatiaaa, Eva Payne of Woodland aad Mary Trootwiae of Howard Oty; tpecial niece aad nephew. Ralph aad Ruth Payne of Hatanga. aa well n many other atecea aad "fiaiml aervicea were held oa Monday, B Decemter22,1997 at Girrbach Funeral Home ia Haatinga. Reverend Wayne Cadi officiated. Burial took place at Haatinga Rivenidc Cemet­ ery with full military hooon by the American Legion PM *45 of Haatinga. McKelvey; a rimer, teteUa Beari«pr. Mn. Watan ii aurvived by thrae ria Marguerite (Harold) Daria of Bate* Oi (Arnold) Witam of Waaertod; two Haatiaga. Reverend Bufford W. Coe offidaarit Burial took place at the WUcox Cearoaary ia Maple Grove TowmNp Memorial coattitetioaa may be made to American Cancer Society or dm ctarity of one'a choice. Aftldntef £» Fraalt Soria CacAy DELTON - Saris Cichy, <e 92, of Dehoc, poaaed away Thunday, December IS, 1997 al Borneo Medical Ceaao ia Kaiamaaoo. He wo bora Auguat 29,1905 ia Poland, die aoa of John * Felten (Mandrake) Cichy. He owned and operated a cleamng burl ana ia Libertyville near Chicago for aevenl yean and waa a farmer A millwright for many yean. Mr. Ochy waa married to Pauline Betachel 00 November 22. 192*. He loved flailing A bowling. He wax a metater of Victory Lane Church. Mr. Ocby wo preceded in death by Ns wife, Pauliae oo February 19, 1997; one boo. Allen Cichy in 19U; Na poreata A four broihen A two titten. Mr. Cichy ia aurvived by one boo, Kenneth (Barb) Ochy of Wall Lake, Delton; two daughter* Suaan (Rod) McKee of Battle Creek, Clan Hamhorn of Cltaax; 15 grand­ children; 39 grew gnadchildren; many niecea A aeptewa; two aiaaen, Jeanie Vokteo of Nilea, Dliaoia, and Clara. Feaera) aerricea were teld on Monday, December 22,1997 at Victory Lane AaaemNy of God Clmrch. Paalor An Rhoadea officiaaed. Burial took place at Cedar Creek Cemeaety. Memorial cootributioox may be made to Viaitii< Numea Aaaociatioo of Southweat MicNgan or Victory Lane Aaaembiy of God Church. Arrangemeata were made by Williama Funeral Home in Delton. HASTINGS - Miteed E. Prate, ap**, of Mn Frank waa tare on March 25. 1909 in Setawa TownaNp, lada Gmety. the daaghaer rated in the Seafield Towaridp ana of Eaton She waa monad to Grode Prate ia 1930. daughter, Joyce Hanrick; two nona, Ronald and Gary Prate; five broihen, Joe, Lawrence, Dale, Lyle aad Raymond Carey. . She ia aurvived by a eon. Ropr Frank of Haatiaga; aix paadcNIdren; nine great grandcNkken; two riawa, Opel Feat of Dimondab December 24,1997 at Wren Feaaral Home ia Haatinp Paalor Ruaaell A. Sarver officiaaad. Burial lota place m the Freemberrm mt ry la Sunfield Townriiip. Memorial contribution may be nude to tie charity of one'a choice. �The Hastings Banner — Wridrittridtty. Dricmbar 24,1997 — Page 7 “Quite a guy” Ann landers no oenerni irofu UM SlMf) Deer Aim Lauders: You are doing a great service by airing the concerns of “Anonymous Resident" and the response from an equally anonymous New York physician concerning sleep deprivation and the medical profession. It is bid for patients, and it is bad for doctors. However. I totally disagreed with the New York doctol when he said. "Unquestionably, brutal hours and sleep deprivation teach self-re­ liance and build self-confidence (for lhe physi­ cian)" Who said so? What good is a doctor who has done less than his or her best because of ex­ haustion? Wrong medication or dosages have been prescribed, and wrong limbs have been amputated. How does this build self-confi­ dence? My husband was a doctor, and my son is one now. I saw them both struggle to keep the self­ confidence they onginally had as they went through the system. This practice may be gtxxl for the hospital’s bottom line because then fewer doctors have to be hired, but please do not believe this benefits the doctors because it does not. Such exploitation takes its toll. Recent studies show that lhe inherent stress actually slgxiens doctors’ lives. Please join in an all-out campaign to stop handing down the curse of too much work and too little sleep from one generation of doctors to the next. This is a profession in crisis. - A Wit­ ness in NJ. Dear Witness: You have made a very strong case. And now. I would like to hear from the doctors out there. Does this woman's letter make sense to you? Dear Ann Landers: A year ago. my lan­ guage arts classes began writing to Any Service Person. Operation Joint Endeavor, at the ad­ dress I found in your column. One of the men who responded was Bill Reines. a civilian working with the military in Bosnia. Bill sent letters, postcards, maps and colorful travel guides. The most fantastic thing about this whole experience is that when Bill’s deploy­ ment was up in April, he came to meet my classes before returning home to California. Bill has now begun writing to my classes for lhe I997-9K school year while he is deployed in Egypt. I want to thank Bill Reines and you. Ann Landers, for giving my students such a great learning experience. - Lounsberry Hollow Mid­ dle School. Vernon. NJ. Dear Teacher: The praise should go to Bill Reines. He deserves all of it. He must be quite a guy to have gone out of his way to meet with your students. Here's an extra thanks to you. Bill, from Ann Landers. And now for one more letter on the same subject: Saved from despair Dear Ann Landen: I am a stiff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. While stationed in Saudi Arabia during lhe Gulf War. tile mail meant everything to me. When you printed the "Any Service Mem­ ber" address in your column, the wonderful people who wrote saved many servicemen the despair that only a G.l. know* Getting mail be­ came a ray of sunshine. You and your readers lifted our spirits and helped unite us all around mail call. I'm sure you never realised the im­ pact of your actions. I am now in Tuzla. Bosnia, and am teeing lhe lack of mail close in like a morning fog. Atm. would you once again muster your troops? USAF in Bosnia. Dear Soldier Thank you for giving me the opportunity lo prim the addresses for our ser­ vice people in Bosnia Please, dear readers, don't forget lhe thousands of U.S. servicemen and women serving in our armed force* For Army. Navy. Air Force and Marine Corps land forces, write to: Any Service Member. Op­ eration Joint Guard. APO AE 0930741001. For Navy and Marine Corps personnel aboard ship* write to: Any Service Member. Operation Joint Guard. FPO A A 09398-0001. Christmas message Four HHS students win spot on state honors choir Hastings High School students (from left) Adam Schultz. Megan Schirmer, Amy Robb* and Dana Hill recently won a spot on the State Honors Choir, which is sponsored by the Michigan School Vocal Music Association. The foursome will be among 250 students throughout the state performing in concert Jan. 24 at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor. The students will travel to Ann Arbor Thursday. Jan. 22 to spend time rehearsing for the concert. ./I big thank you ix extended to all irho hare xerred on ration* committee*, project* and proprain* of the flatting* ,;lrea Chamber of Commerce anti for the financial *up/xirt of it* memlxrx. your Chamber i* a roluntary partiurxhip of buxine** and i>mfe**ional profile working together to build a healthy economy and to inipmre the quality of lif: in extr community fi/«l irixhe* for a happy floliday Staxon anti a ■ Vtr ,\varfilled with peace. joy and xucctxx to all.. ~ TheJ laxtingx. .Irtci Chamber t>f Commerce" MEMBER FDIC In 1955. lhe year I began writing this col­ umn. I wrote an essay for Christmas Day. Reader response was extremely rewarding, and I have reprinted it each year, with topical mod­ ification* This is my Christmas message for 1997: Dear Readers: Today is Christmas What has happened to peace on Earth, good will to­ ward men? In many pans of the world, there is no peace, and in the hearts of many men. there is nothing that could pass for good will. Our youth insist that we are poisoning lhe environment, and they are right. They resent living in a world they didn't make, and who can blame them? Bm what generation ever made the world it had to live in? Although our universities are once again places of higher learning, racism abounds on many campuses. There is still a great deal of prejudice against minoritie* and a lot of work needs to be done to make it better. Unfortunately, the "war on drugs" has turned out to be a colossal failure. The number of homicides is staggering. Guns and knives are standard equipment among teenager*. It is not uncommon for a teenager to get shot or stabbed for his jacket or his shoes. Metal detectors in schools help some but not enough. While alcohol is still lhe most abused drag of all. marijuana and stronger substances like crack cocaine and now heroin again are com­ monplace in junior and senior high schools. The dropout rale is appalling. Why should a kid stay in school when he can get rich dealing drags? This is the message too many young people are getting. Suicide is the third most frequent cause of death among young people in this country, be­ hind accidents and homicide. More bad news is that venereal disease is epidemic, not to memion AIDS, for which there is no vaccine and no cure, although new drugs are providing hope. We are becoming increasingly desensitized to filthy language, garbage “art" and rotten stuff on TV. Violence, bigotry and talking dirty must be tolerated, we are told. because we dare not endanger “freedom of speech." I am firmly against censorship, but where is the moral out­ rage against all the filth? It's almost impossible to find a family movie these days. What has happened to plain, everyday decency? Because this is an advice column. I spend the greater pan of every day with grief and trouble. 1 am adored by some, despised by others, chas­ tised. castigated and dumped on. Does it de­ press me? No. it does not. After 42 years of writing seven columns a week. I still find writing this column im­ mensely rewarding. 1 realize that many people who write to me don’t want advice. They just need someone who will listen. My column has provided me with an oppor­ tunity to shine a spotlight on ignorance and fear, to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. I am well aware that mine is an enormous responsibility, and I try hard. 36S days a year, never to let you down. You. dear readers, are my friends. You invite me into your homes, and often, we have break­ fast together. I want to be there for you when you need me. So. if you feel the need to unbur­ den yourself, blow your lop. register a gripe or tell me off. I’m as close as your mailbox. God bless you all. 1 hope 1998 will be your best year ever. I wish for all of you peace of mind, gcxxi health and good luck. - Ann Lan­ ders. Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Srfrea BOV, Paul Adam, bom ai 10:511 a m. on Dec. 7.1997 al Pennock Hospital to Mark and Amy Nelson of Lake Odessa. Weighing 8 lbs. 14 3/4 oa*. and 20 3/4 inches long. BOY, Benjamin Deane, bom al 12:31 a.m. on Dec. 2. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Jeffrey and LreAmt Gunnell of Dorr. Weighing 8 lbs. 6 oa*. and 21 inches long. BOY. Trent Thum** bom at 2:52 p.m. on Dec. 7.1997 al Pennock Hospital to Steve and Julie Hickman of Middleville Weighing 5 lbs. 12 ozs. and 19 inches long GIRL, Anna Jane Zuver. bom al 8:26 a.m. tm Dec. 15. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Karen and Greg Zuver of Hastings Wmghing 7 lbs 8 oa*. and 20 inches long. BOY, Stephen Lloyd, bom al 6:59 im. on Dec. 8. 1997 at Pennock Hospital lo Michael and Tonya Stellemaof Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 2 3/4 oz*. and 20 1/2 inches long. GIRL, Catherine Atm. bora at 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 14.1997 at Pennock Hospital to Tim and Laura Kelly of Shelbyville. Weighing 7 lbs. 13 1/2 02* and 21 inches long. GIRL, Sara Mae. bom al K: 14 a.m. on Dec. 8. 1997 al Pennock Hospital lo Don and Amy Pooer Weighing 8 lbs. 2 1/2 oa*. and 21 inch­ es long. BOY, Jeremy Dillon, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 12. 1997 to Tina and Malt Thompson. Middleville. Weighing 6 lbs. II oa* aad 20 inches long. GIRL, Cheyenne Nichol-lene. born al 9:52 p.m. on Dec. 8. 1997 al Pennock Hospital to Shannon and Alvin Mregan of Nashville Weighing 9 lbs. 1/4 oa. ml 21 1/2 inches long GIRL, Daisy Jo. born al 7:52 a.m. on Dec. 7. 1997 at Pennock Hospital to Tobias and Kathy Bowen of Delton Weighing 6 lbs. 8 oas and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Keagan Matthew, bom al 9:32 p.m. on Dec. 9. al Pennock Hospital to Matt and Miko Spencer of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 or* and 21 1/2 inches long. BOY, Trysun Robert, boro at 8:55 a m on Dec. 8. 1997 al Pennock Hospital to Jenna Slate of Lake Odesaa and Adam Thayer of Nashville. Weighing 7 lb* 9 oas. and 21 inch­ es long. GIRL, Mary Lin Hough arrived si* week* early al 12:03 a m. Dec 15. 1997. She weighed 5 lb* I o* and was born al St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville. Ohio. Her parents are Crinopher and Julie Hough of Colombo* Ohio. Welcoming her home is brother Ian Hough. Proud grandparent* are Rodger and Lin Hough (formerly of Hastings) of Wall Lake. Delton and David and Mary Kraus* of Port Huron. BOY, Elijah Michael, boro at Metropolitan Hospital on Nov. 24. 1997 al 9:15 im. to David and Kris (Witham) Hood of Hastings. Weighing 6 lb* 14 oas. and 19 1/4 inches long. BOY, Dakota James Wilson bora on Oct 29. 1997 at Barye** Hoqntal to Rebecca Witaon. Weighing 5 lbs. 9 oas and 19 inches long GIRL, Jennifer Scarlet Hay boro on May 4. 1997 al Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. To Jeff and Room Sue (Wilton) Hay. Weighing 6 lb*. 7 oa*. and 18 3/4 inches long. BOY, Brother Caleb James announces the arrival of Caden Paul boro Nov. 7th at 7:12 ie_. weighing 7 Iba 12 oa* and 19 inch long. Proud parent* are Paul and Tracy Rine of Battle Creek. Grandparent* are Duma and Perer Shea of Battle Creek. Rose Rhine of Hasting* aad Jim and Atm Rine of Delton. Warren William Wheeler. Shelbyville and Theresa Jem Eli* VWnland Julius Jay McManu* Plainwell and Laura Christine Foster. Plainwell. Gregory Scott Zalewski. Wayland and Kathryn Sue Doyle. Wayland. James Richard Baranoski. Shelbyville and Arminda Ruth Frey. Hasting* Blaine Burton High. Delton and Paula Mae Lyon* Delton David Charles VanTil. Middleville and Kerri Renee Roger* Middleville. Kyle Clayton Rickert. Woodtatd and Stacia Marie Kooiman. Middleville. Homing-Waller engagement told Mr. and Mr*. William Homing of Hmtings aad Mr. and Mr* Scott Sever of Hearings are pleased to announce the engagement of dteir children Erin Leigh Homing and Marc Out stun Waller Erin is a 1994 graduate of Hearings High School and will graduate ia 1998 from Michigan Stale University with a bachelors **Marc is*Mm*paduaK of Hearings High School and will graduate in 1999 from Western Michigan University with a bache­ lors degree ia elementary education. He is currently employed by Frrto Lay. Inc. in Bude Creek. A July 17 wedding in Suttons Bay. Ml is being planned. A reception in Hastings will follow on Aug. 15. Bea Murphy celebrates her 81st birthday Bea Murphy taught organ and piano in Hartings for many yean. She had a birthday oa Oct 23 aad now is 81 yuan old. She rente al Suacoaa Manor. 2010 Mruatar Aw. Em Bradraina. Ha. 34208. She would enjoy cards aad leaera. Find Relief Wherever You Hurt. irksville Fanil)'Medicine Wayland RiMr.|iii,00 rn-nst Fmffly Medtore Nashville Gun Lake Family Medicine Jm L Spdw. O bn-ww M Im, Jr.. MID. When you need to mt a doctor, don’t wait With five area locations. Pennock s family physicians are |ust a phone call away. Now accepting new patmts. our doctors are available by appointment and many offer convenient walk-in hours Call today Relief is dose lo home. �Page a — The Haatinga Banner — Wednesday, December 24, 1997 Season s greetings We begin a New Year TOGETHER...pledged to the better interests of Barry County. We remain dedicated to a brighter future for all county residents^ businesses and industrial interests COUNTY OFFICIALS • CITY OFFICIALS Frank Campbell Gary Holman Dale Crowley Mayor - City of Hastings District Court fudge Prosecuting Attorney James Fisher Sue Vandecar Circuit Court fudge County Treasurer Howard Penrod City Manager Jerry Sarver Chief of Police Roger Caris Fire Chief Ev Manshum City Clerk/Treasurer Finance Director Jeff Mansfield Director of Public Services and City Engineer HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL • Miriam White Robert May Debbie Dorcy Dave McIntyre 3rd Ward 2nd Ward 4thWard 3rd Ward Elect Joseph Bleam Dave Jasperse 1st Ward 4th Ward Barry County Courthouse Courthouse Clock I �The Hastings Banner — Wednesday, December 24,1987 — Page 9 Season’s Greetings; We begin a New Year TOGETHER...pledged to the better interests of Barry County. We remain dedicated to a brighter future for all county residents, businesses and industrial interests. • BARRY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • Sandy James 3rd District BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP Shirley Drake Tim Burd 5th District Downtown Hastings Supervisor Tracy Mitchell Clerk Margaret Keagle Treasurer Jim Rhodes Trustee George Cullers Trustee • Charlton Park Historic Museum & Village Church Bob Wenger 2nd District �Pag* 10 — The Hastings Banner — Wednesday. December 24,1997 Woodland NflllS: By Catherine Lucas The committee appointed by the Township Board to study the Woodland Township Library held its firn meeting last Tuesday evening. Galen Kilmer is chairman of the committee. Judy MacKenzie. Mary Mulfctd. Frank Williams and wife. Cheryl Allen. Doug MacKenzie. Carl and Gerry Litchfield and Pat Michaud were present. Judy MacKenzie said they unanimously believe the library hours needed to be changed. ! had wanted and intended to stay in the library through this transitional period and until the board made decisions about the library, but as I started on another year of oral chemothera­ py last week. I need to conserve my strength as much as possible and have given up working the library hours. In the interim, substitutes are manning the library. During the holidays, it may be closed a few of the regular hours if no one can be found to give up some of their busy hours to baby-sit lhe library. Judy MacKenzie is working as much as she can and trying lo fill the remaining hours with other people. However. I am still buying library books. The new ones in the library include Jonathan Kellerman’s "Survival of the Finest." which is about a group of people trying to eliminate what they think are society’s unfit. "Come The Spring" by Julie GarwiMxl is here. It is the final chapter of the family saga that began with "For lhe Roses" and was fol­ lowed by three novels about three of lhe boys in the family. This final book is a full length novel about the last of the boys in the pasted-together family. The Silent Cry" is another Anne Berry novel featuring Detective Monk in Victorian England. Danielle Steel also has yet another book out now. It is called The Ghost" and is now in the library for her readers. "Cat and Mouse" by James Patterson is climbing the best seller lists fast, and as his books always attract readers, it has been purchased. The members of Woodgrove Christian/Brethren Parish in Coats Grove pre­ sented their pastor. Ben Herring, with a round­ trip ticket to Nova Scotia so that he could go home for Christmas. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Ladies Missionary Society canceled their December missionary dinner on lhe second Wednesday because of the storm that day. They decided to hold it one week later, and informed the people who came fairly regularly by phone. Despite the late date and the complete lack of publicity, there were 16 people al the dinner. Lillian Vandercarr and Barbara Dalton were hostesses A ’Carols and Cookies" program was held at LakewiNxJ United Methodist Sunday evening. There were many more people than at a usual Sunday evening service. Besides sing-along hymns, several people performed special music. Among them was Darlene Niethamer who sang a solo and Angie McClintock who played a piano duet with Janice Flanigan. A few people told about their favorite Christmas. After the music, the talks and a short sermon, cookies and drinks were served in the fellowship hall. The three Classic sisters and their families held a Christmas celebration and dinner at Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon. Galen and Shirley Classic Kilmer and their family. Glendon and Betty Classic Curtis and some of their family, and Duane and Norma Jean Classic Clum and some of their family were there. Students collect food for Christmas A single mom with six children will be $140 richer this Christmas, and also be the recipient of several boxfuls of food, thanks to sixth graders at Hastings Middle School, who collected the food and money lor the mom and her kids as part of a Christmas Adopt-AFamily program. Above are students on the sixth grade teaching team of Melinda Hare. John Zawierucha and Doug Mapham. When you need to say 'WELCOME' to a new neighbor, "THATfKS' to a special friend, or 'COMQRATULAT1OMS* to a friend or tanfly member, tfve the gift of LOCAL IWORMATfOH. Subscription to Um Haatisvs BAIVBL Call us at MM9M. TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SANITARY SEWER MAIN SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as a result of Petitions of property owners within the Township signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total area within the proposed special assessment district described herein, and upon motion of lhe Township Board of the Township of Prairieville, the Township Board proposes to construct a sanitary sewer main and appurtenances thereto along a portion of Doster Road. S. Lake Doster Drive and Parkway Lane within Prairieville Township and lo create a special assessment district for the recovery of lhe cost thereof by special assessment against the properties benefitted thereby. PLEASE TAKE FVKTHEK NOTICE that the District within which the foregoing sanitary sewer main improvements are proposed to be constructed and within which the cost thereof is pro­ posed to be assessed is more particularly described as follows: Part of the Southwest one-quarter of Section 19. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, and part of the Northwest one-quarter of Section 30. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as follows: BEGINNING on the West line of aforementioned Section 19 at its intersection with the centerline of Heron Court (as platted); thence Southerly along the centerline of Doster Drive to a point on the extended Southerly right-of-way line of South Lake Doster Drive; thence West-Northwesterly and thereafter Southwesterly along the extended South right-of-wav line and South right-of way line of South Lake Doster Drive and thereafter lhe Easterly right-of-way line of South lake Doster Drive to its intersection with lhe West line of aforementioned Section 30; thence Northerly along the West section line to the place of beginning. EXCEPTING THEREFROM any part lying over, upon or under the waters of Lake Doster. subscribe to The Hastings BA and continued to be an informed citizens of _______ and Barry County. Call 945-9554 PLEASE TAKE FVKTHEK NOTICE that the Township Board has received engineered plans showing the improvements and locations thereof together with an estimate of the cost of such san­ itary sewer main construction in the amount of $325,000. has placed the same on file with the Township Clerk, and has passed a Resolution tentatively declaring its intention to make such improvements and to create the aforedescribed Special Assessment District. PLEASE TAKE FVKTHEK NOTICE that said Plans. Special Assessment District, Cost Estimates, and Petitions may be examined at the Office of lhe Township Clerk from the date of this Notice until and including the date of the public hearing thereon and may further be examined at such public hearing. Students of team teachers Dan Benningfield and Lynn Gibson were pail of the food and money collections. * PLEASE TAKE FVKTHEK NOTICE that in accordance with Act 162 of the Public Acts of 1962 as amended, appearance and protest at the hearing in the special assessment proceedings is required in order to appeal the amount of the special assessment to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. PLEASE TAKE FVKTHEK NOTICE that an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, may appear in person at the hearing lo protest the special assessment, or shall be permitted to file at or before lhe hearing his or her appearance or protest by letter and his or her personal appear­ ance shall not be required. PLEASE TAKE FVKTHEK NOTICE that in the event that written objections to the improve­ ments arc filed with the Township Board at or before the hearing hereinbefore scheduled, signed by the record owners of land constituting more than twenty (20%) percent of the total area within the hereinbefore described proposed special assessment district, the project to be funded by that special assessment district cannot be instituted unless a valid petition has been or is filed with lhe Township Board signed by the record owners of land constituting more than fifty (50%) percent of the total land area in that special assessment district as finally established by the Township HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP The regular meetings of the Township Board will be held at 7:00 pm on the second Tuaaday of the month at the Township Hall located at 805 River Road, Hastings. January IS My 14 February 10 August 11 March 10 Saptomber 15 April 14 October IS May 12 November 10 June 0 December IS Hastings Charter Township will provide rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services, such.as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any Township meeting, to Individuals with disabilities upon five days notice to the Clerk. oovwwv l. wuvwfMwn, v*ani Mechanic Wanted Division of large waste services company seeks mechanic. Candidates must have at least 2 yean experience in heavy equipment and large truck repair. Position offers excellent wages and bene­ fits including 401K and profit sharing. Qualified applicants please apply in person (with resume) Monday - Friday 9 am to 4 pm at... City Environmental Service Hastings 1869 N. Broadway, Hastings MI • EOE OFFICE NURSE 040-0000 or 945-3291 Part-Time PENNOCK HOSPITAL NASHVILLE FAMILY MEDICINE Board. PLEASE TAKE FVKTHEK NOTICE that a public hearing upon such Petitions, Plans. Special Assessment District and Estimates of Cost will be held at lhe Prairieville Township Hall at 10115 S. Norns Road. Delton. Michigan within the Township commencing at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14. 1998. At such hearing, the Board will consider any written objections to any of the foregoing matter which might be filed with the Board at or prior lo the time of the hearings as well as any revisions, corrections, amendments, or changes to the plans, estimates of cost, or lhe aforementioned pro­ posed Special Assessment District. All interested persons are invited lo be present and express their views at the public hearings. Prairieville Township w ill provide the necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at lhe hear­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon our (4) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township 1(1115 S. Norris Road Delton. Ml 49(M6 (616) 623-2664 • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from the Solid Waste Management Industry and the General Public for the Solid Waste Planning Committee until 5:00 p.m.. January 5. 1998. Pennock Hospital is seeking a part time office nurse to work up lo 20 hours per week in our Nashville Office. The qualified candidate will be a RN or LPN and have at least 1 year of experience in a doctor’s office setting. Excellent interpersonal skills are required and flexibil­ ity is a must. Please submit application/resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Applications can be obtained at the County Administrators Office. 3rd Floor Hastings. Ml 49058 Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. (616)948-3112 EOE �The Heatings Banner — Wednesday. December 24, 1997 — Page 11 Happy Time Pre-School students prepare for Christmas Students at Happy time Pre-School have been busy preparing for Christmas. They made gifts, cards and wrapping paper for their parents and friends. Each student had a turn to play the pari of Mary. Joseph, an angel or a shepherd in the live nativity. The live nativity will be presented at the Christmas parties for the families of the students. The students will be singing songs, reciting verses and have an interaction with Christmas pup­ pets. The program will be followed by refresh­ ments provided. Making Christmas cards lor parents are Devin Bancroft. Amanda Curtiss, Ashley M*s and Michael Kaczmarczyk. LEGAL NOTICES W>«AS.d*foukho>bMnmod*ind«*t*rm*and IY OVEN that on conxxotat. Mtxtao^TdotoJ A. M* ri. AO, 1994. and raaxdod in Ao OHko .Mor of Dorth for *• County of lorry and tichiaoo, on fho 28* rkry ol April. A.0 , Practicing for the Hub nativity are Tyler DeWMt. Taylor Simpson. Joey Johnson and Kayla Adgate LEGAL NOTICES THS RAM IS A OEM COUECTOR ADEMTING IO COUECT A DEST ANY NFORMMION WE OHAN WU H USB) FOR THAT FUVO6E MORTGAGE SAIE - Drfoul hot fatal mod* » *• Circuit Court in toid 1.1995x1 Rocordi. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. HARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE FAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments kt lhe Prairieville Township Land Use Master Han and the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance will *£ou~Jy of larry in Libor 603 on Pag* 250, and * tx/uencAC a - , _» -i-• ->». fo- Ji-, The premises described in said mortgage are as fol­ lows: Property MtuoSed in die Oy of Hostings, County of Barry, Skde ol Michigan, lo wit: Lot Number 7 ol Ammon Eaton's Addition io Bm Hundred Thirty-Two Thowond Nine Hundred Seranioon end 20/100 dolor. (SI 32.917.201. rfobtoctad he held on Wednesday. January 21. I99R. axnmenctng at 7:30 pan. al lhe Prairieville Township Hall. Kills South Norris Road, within lhe Township. PLEASE TAKE FVKTHEK NOTICE that the items to he considered at this public hearing include, in brief, lhe following: 1. The following proposed amendments to the Land Use Master Plan: A. The addition of addenda pertaining to a Waler Resources Protection Plan and to Prairieville Creek. 49051 km I D No. OB-51-225 00500 B. The addition of an addendum consisting of a Prairieville Township Water Resources Map. KM. lorry Cota)> Midligrti, ond orajdyofood <»: .1 CORRECTION In a caption beneath a picture in last week's Banner. Elizabeth Forbes was incorrectly identified as being an employee of lhe Barry Intermediate School District. /Though she once worked for the B1SD, she _aow works for Kellogg Community Xollcgc FcWaeireW Center. Wasting 2. The following proposed amendments to lhe Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance: • ^campus. Nor* 19 Aaomoy for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E. Court St., RM, M M5O3 Udmno Ml 01 23B-4030 TM5WM IS A DOT COLLECTOR ATTEMPfiNG TO -'"COUECMA'MB ANV INFORMATION OBIMPO WUK USED FOR THAT RMROSE. • NOTICE • : ; 1 r- TkoMtSortkOO to 1/4 Dm ol tad Srtkoo, . 07 rtiortW 23 tocoad. Eort. A. The amendments of Section 3.1.49 pertaining to the definition of “LoVParccLTract". B. The amendment of Section 4.24 to add a paragraph requiring lots aborting lakes to have continuous lake frontage that is not less than the minimum lot width requirement for the zoning district within which the lot is located. C The amendment of Section 6.0.C.4 pertaining to minimum lot area and width irquircnienur* ’ 1 in the “R-l” Single Family Low Density Residential district zoning classifications. Fort ood Wirt 1 /4 lioo J Hid w*or>. Itea Nor* The minutes of the meeting of the Bony County Board of Commissioners held Dec. 23. 1997 are available In the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State Street. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 am. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. f C. The addition of provisions pertaining to billboards and a map of existing billhoards in Prairieville Township. NURSEM ASSISTANT CLASS Mrtr Hx ou MO «wk nnmg tioxtrr nMng can*. tat n« to o^totrxrax or doy Oxoort at dOM.nO topr. ttmxg «> taxt) "• dWiMlw Ucon ncoong you tart,cwtfcrtta. rat tart" rfnmoori.n EjuAoionaynKwWkitiMriM toxtaontrarttoofatortrarxlttl. Ad otot atohtto won torn pMontfOMOM. We Ota hurt* rtatarta.raaAonrtMAtato tore o*. OM.MmJnort’2d<ondardoAoMrtZ7*. IMIMddao 01 otto od M bom 100 on Oto 400 pn aid Ota tart ho dm <4 date .■ MtanM0an 10230pm Oyo.aoXandUln»Mn|Wo<tao. pketo oomo lo Thomoom Man Mtn Jrttary M Ootaaon 000 an wxl430prMtaW»*niMlF«or®«Mrt>M«6aton dtaowi "Mo Ao dfato dotage* tar Ort Ohio. NopKonoodo. lOoooo D. The amendment of Section 6.I.C.4 pertaining lo minimum lot area and width requirements in the “R-2" Single family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District zoning classification. Need ranting r Let us give you a quote... on any joy, large or small. We have the equipment and PEOPLE to complete your job on time! 'Qidrnapple (fManor E. The amendment of Section 63 pertaining lo the “I" Industrial District zoning classification to amend Subsection E Thereof pertaining lo yard and building coverage regulations and to adopt a new subsection “F" pertaining to minimum lot area and width requirements. F. The amendment of Section 6.6 pertaining to the “A” Agriculture District zoning classification lo amend Subsection C thereof pertaining to yard regulations and to add new subsections “D" and “E” pertaining lo minimum lot area and width requirements and to minimum dwelling floor area requirements. IMod: Oottartbor 11.1997 COMHBCAIANK FOR MOkNUJlON. HEASE CAIL 1241) 442 4202 G. The amendment of Section 4.13-1 pertaining to the purpose of site plan review requirements. 4aonto» for COMEBCAIANC. 30130 Sdogrto* SirtolOO 0/81 FA No. 97) 19332 Mito. Motai. lodtol 1 tart". P.LC.. • rtoomfXing to cdtao o oabi ood ooy MonMtai oboinod «nl fao H. The amendment of Section 4.13-2 so as to add new subsections “f~, “g" and “h~ requiring site plan review for access lots providing access lo more than two access lot beneficiaries as defined in the Zoning Ordinance, all non-exempt land uses allowed in the proposed "WC" Watershed Conservation Overlay District and all land uses on lands designated as wetlands in the Prairieville Township Waler Resources Map. which map will be adopted as pari of lhe Zoning Ordinance. I. The proposed amendment of subsections (4) and (5) of Section 4.13-3.C pertaining to informational requirements for site plans. on Jonuory 10,1994, mortgage* has dadarad th* anhra unpod amount m ctajly toid rtaortatao duo and poyofafo fortUr* At of Ao drto oTArt ntota, Aoro « tfoitad to 1 J. The proposed amendment of Section 4.13-4 to add a new subsection “e” adding a new standard for site plan review pertaining to minimizing erosion, alteration of the ground water table, pollution or reduction of the natural water retention storage capacity of any watercourse or its associated wetlands. K. The addition of a new Section 6.7-2 creating the “WC" Watershed Conservation Overlay District and selling forth detailed regulations regarding the nature and scope of uses allowed within the Overlay Zoning District including, but not limited lo. requirements for natural vegetation setback strips along all lakes and streams within the Overlay District. L The amendment of Section 5.0 lo add a new subsection “J" to reference lhe “WC" Watershed Conservation Overlay District. zm HootaOto Hoad. Hetotngo. Ml 4MM • LOi M. The amendment of Section 3.1 to add definitions of "Access Lol”. “Access Lot Beneficiary”. "High Water Line". “Waterfront Un" and “Waterway”. of tofo conloxiod in toid omota wt* N. The amendment of Section 4.35 pertaining to Non-Public Waterfront Access Lol Regulations so as lo revise and set forth detailed regulations pertaining to the use of a water front lot for waterway access including, but not limited lo. limitations on numbers of docks and minimum waterway frontage requirements. HOUSEKEEPING OPFOBTUNITIES O. The amendment of Section 4.22 pertaining lo yard encroachments. P. The addition of a new Section 4.38 providing that no lot may be established with a depth more than four times its width and that in the case of a lol connected lo a public road by a driveway on a narrow strip of land or an easement in accordance with Section 4.34, the measurement of lot depth shall not include the easement or strip of land. PENNOCK BOWTTAl Is looking a person to perform heavy cleaning and special projects. The succesrful candidate muot be able to meet the physical demands of the job. be dependable and thorough in work and have a good previous work history Must be flexible regarding scheduling Prior janitorial Irtlbdof Such other and further matters xs may properly come before the Planning Commission at the Public Hearing. experience is preferred wiA Ma 400.3241O. io which cox Ao ryfomprion PLEASE TAKE Fl'RTHER XOTICE that the Township Zoning Ordinance and Township land Use Master Plan and Map and lhe proposed amendments thereto may be examined at the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township at any rea­ sonable time from and after the first publication of this Notice until and including lhe time of pub­ lic hearing and may be further examined at the public hearing. UMTE01ANK OF MICHIGAN The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right lo make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. PENNOCK MOKPfTAL offers a complete compensation package which includes weekend and shift differentials: an innovative flexible benefit system. Paid Time Off system; personal tax-deferred savings plan to which we will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; and much more. All interested parties arc invited to be present to participle in discussion on the matter. MKA. MEYERS IECKETT 6 JONES, PLC. The successful candidates must be able to follow standard procedures and Instructions, meet physical demands of job. and be dependable and thorough in work A good previous work history is required Prior experience in Housekeep­ ing/Janitorial is helpful, but not necessary XIOOoo-oAtatut.NW Sv" 700 Grand Rrtadt. Ml 49503 (6161459:3200 (12 25) Please submit resume/appbeation to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948 3112 or Fax (616) 945-4130 LOT. Lo.ms Foi Homeowners Regardlct. of credit history. call for same-day approval. CommonPoint Mortf»gc CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 Prairieville Township will provide necessary rexsonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signer* for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the hear­ ing. to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact lhe Prairieville Township Clerk al the address or telephone number listed below. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Normaican Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 491M6 (616) 623-2664 �Page 12 — The Heatings Banner — Wednesday. December 24, 1997 < < me h Iliink < I il.. Sports editor thinks of others at Christmastime Christmas is a time of giving. So what do you do if you're a sports editor with minimal extra funds, but you still want lo give special gifts to some very special people? Give it lo them in a column and allow those gifts to last all year long. If it's in print, it must be true and genuine. So, ho... ho... ho... here is my very Merry Christmas list for 1997. If I forgot your name, it's probably because of a •black out or because you’ve been naughty during that last 12 months. P.S. Don't be upset if you arc a family member and didn't receive a gift in this column. Your "real” gift is on its way. Mitch Albom: A onc-ycar internship at the Grand Rapids Press lo give that newspaper a real sports guy. Mitch, reading Becker and Johnson is like nibbling on Grape Nuts without the nuts. Bo, Bobbie and McGee: Plenty of fruity bird treats, clean water dishes and weekend conversations about nothing in particular. The Detroit Lions: A playoff win Saturday against the T.B. Bucs in which Barry gains 170. Mitchell makes no boo boos. Westbrook and Abraliams continue to shine in the secondary and Porcher. Elliss Jhd company wrap up Dilfcr often. The Detroit Pistons: Now that Slackhouse and Montrose are in the mix. how about a spot in this year's NBA playoffs and a way to make Jordan hobble during crunch time. (I wonder if Isiah... or Laimbeer might now of a way) The Detroit Red Wings: A feat to repeat and a nice big defenceman in exchange for Sir. Headache, Sergei Fedorov. As long as Hockey Town has players like Yzerman and Kocur. the Cup is not too far from reach. Dan Buerge: A touch of blues and a big splash of Muddy. P.S. that gossip column for the Banner is still in the works. Check back at the end of lhe millcnium to see what the answer is. Hal B Berge: A spot in the Saxon Hall of Fame and a chalk board, like the one Madden uses during NFL games, to analyze all of Hastings High's sport teams. Jennie Doyle: A place along side those Gallen sisters on WMU's high flying womens basketball team. Bob Dwyer: A Democratic governor.... no let’s not get drastic, we already have a Prez. that’s not sure where his bread is buttered. Instead, how about a big U of M national championship with Woodson leading lhe charge with two picks on Mr. Leaf. Barb Gall: A quick recovery and free lunch ticket at Paganos whenever you want to use il. We miss you around lhe office and I always think of you when I watch Mr. Knight's Hoosiers. Job Giabrr: A State championship at Caledonia High School in 1998 — possible the Scot baseball team — and some good music from the peaceful 1960s. Let's see... how about some Dylan or Beatles. Elaine Gilbert: A way to keep your grandchildren as young and sweet as they are now. P.S. That sounds like a real good Reminder front. Stacie Goris: A way lo win over the guys in those friendly games of cards at M.V.H.S. Maady Habd: Mounds of chocolate and one dog that can be the Pel of the Week every single week. Perry Hardin: A year, rent free, al the Hilton Suites in Pontiac concluding with our return trip next fall to the State playoffs. Trent Harvey: A free hair cut at Razors Edge, really you could use a good shave from time to time. Kim Karmes: A professional win against Graf. I mean she is getting a little bit old for a tennis player. Jim McCurdy: A butterfly catcher now that Maria Carey is available and a job next to Milch al lhe Free Press. Helen Mudry: A press pass good for all games at Michigan Stadium, especially those against MSU and those arrogant N.D. Irish. Andy Patrick: I’m sure the Detroit Lions could use a backer with the heart and intensity of another Chris Spielman. Just keep those fingers clean. Ray Page and Skip Pranger: Back-to-back appearances for lhe T K Trojans in lhe Stale football playoffs. Guenther Mittelstaedt: Back-toback appearances for the Lions in the Stale football playoffs. Nate Pranger: I hear lhe WMU Broncos could use someone lo catch passes in their wide-open air attack. John Price: A 100-point game for the B.C.C. boys basketball learn wilh Oosicrhousc tallying 42. Spencer Romph: A Slate wrestling weight class championship as well as one for the entire Trojan team. Jami Schrock: Volleyball in Kalamazoo come early spring at a place like the University Arena. Cindy Smith: A baby sitters pass if Til Tommy ever needs a friend and a 1998 Barry County Fair that's better than ever. Denny Storrs: An O-K While hoop title for our favorite team plus a driver that makes even a normal joe swing like Tiger Woods. Shelly Sober: A beeper that beeps when it should, a camera that covers the entire world and a spot on an upcoming X-Filc episode. The University of Michigan: Another Fab 5 and a win over Washington State come Jan. 1. Ed VanDerMolen: A dish to jam at the regional hoop finals this year and a No. 23 on Bob Donewald’s brown and gold college squad. Dawn VanderVIncht: Maybe Murphy needs another talented running teammate at the University of Memphis. Steve Vedder: A job managing a women's softball team in Hastings... a team that finishes No. 2... a place your well accustomed to. Mary Warner: A lot of shares in the Steelcase company. That way you can support lhe newsroom both financially and spiritually. Western Michigan University: Two more years of Darnell. 10 more years of Donewald and 20 more years of Beauregard. Plus all of the good athletes you want from lhe Barry County schools. Dave Young: A second week of dear camp, a bowl of chocolate ripple fudge ice cream and a grape smasher for our Globe work. Some newspapers just aren’t very good newspapers. Rachel Young: A chance to shine, as much as your smile does, in the NCAA women’s tournament the following four years. Ruth Zachary: Your very own exhibit at a big gallery in Chicago. If there’s room in your suitcase, please take me along too. The Hastings Saxons: More championships in the O-K While like the one in soccer The Deltoa Panthers: More championships in the KVA like the ones in track. The Maple Valley Lions: More championships in the SMAA like lhe one in football. The Middleville Trojans: More championships in the O-K Blue like the one in football. The Lakewood Vikings: More championships in lhe Capital Circuit or Ingham County like lhe ones in volleyball. VoNeybaH team grows at G.R. tourney The varsity spikers at Hastings High found the challenging Holiday Cup tournament in Grand Rapids Salurda) quite challenging. The Saxons lost contests to Grand Rapids Christian (15-3. 15-5). St. Johns (15-5, 16-14). Delton (15-12. 15-3) and Pennfield (15-3. 14-16. 15-12) al lhe event. Amy Songer was a key contributor to Hastings' attack with 22 kills. 7 assist blocks and I solo block. Laura Storm (8 kills). Anne Burghdoff (8 kills. 38 assists). Erika Simpson (6 kills) and Sara Allerding (9 assist blocks. 2 solo blocks) also provided some punch. Hastings next action is Saturday. Jan. 3 at the Lakewood Tournament. J-Ad Sports ...wishes everyone a Merry Christmas ft ftftffteem Hastings High basketball coaches, past and present, were honored Friday night with a big Saxon basketball victory. The Saxons are now 3-1 on the young season, Saxons step up, beat Red Arrows with big first half Coach Don Schils recently-talked to his Hastings High varsity basketball team about developing more of a killer instinct. The Saxons wasted no time in* obtaining that mind set Friday as the program celebrated 50 years of roundball success. "It’s much belter to win going into lhe break.** Schils said after his team’s 66-41 triumph over O-K White rival Lowell. "We've been talking about developing more of a killer instinct. In the first two quarters, the guys worked real hard and set tix: tone." Hastings held a 20-8 edge after one quarter and increased that advantage lo 41­ 20 at the intermission. The large Saxon lead meant more playing time for everyone. There's some guys who were getting their first chance." Schils said. The first three games have been close, so it's been hard to slip a couple of the juniors in there. (Junior) Steve Stoi.-s showed some nice hustle." "They're pretty fast and agressive,” Fenner Ceadi Lew Lang Hastings* hustle was evident on both sides of the floor Friday, especially early on when they dominated with rebounds, dives out-of-bounds and fast breaks. On a night that 50 years of Saxon hoops were being celebrated, there was a lot to celebrate. A few of the former coaches on hand even made their own evaluations of this year's varsity squad. "It's a different ball game." Bob VandcrVcen. Hastings varsity coach from 1965-68, said. "We had nobody who could dunk the ball... Now the entire starting lineup looks like they can dunk the ball. I'm glad to see it happen for Don (Schils)... A reward." Kyte Pohja (42) led al Saxon kotws Friday w«h acrobatic shots Ba this one. winning season is his VandcrVcen said on his 1965 Class A district title team not one player stood 6-5 or taller. The 1997-98 Saxon squad includes players that stand 6-5, 6-5, 6-4. 6-4.6-4,6-3 and 6-3. "I don't think that Hastings has had a team wilh this much height in lhe last 20 years," VandcrVcen said. While height comes in handy, Hastings' eagers can also impress wilh their quickness. On Friday, fleet feet led lo many easy Saxon hoops. "They're pretty fast and aggressive." Lew Lar.g, Hastings' varsity coach from 1947-64, said. "I think that they are a good team that is pretty well-balanced. They are a lot quicker than we were... They're more aggressive and don't stand around." After lhe Dec. 16 loss to Wyoming Park — a game that Hastings led most of the way — Schils sat his team down and told them how important every play can be to a final outcome. "Play each play." Schils said were words that he used during the chat. "Play your best defense and hit some outside shots." Eleven Saxons scored Friday with three tallying double digits. Kyle Pohja topped the list with 17 points. Jeff Storrs pumped in 11 and Darnell Day added 10 markers. Pohja scored 12 of his 17 in the first half, while Jeff Storrs sank 10 in the opening 16 minutes. Thomas Thayer led the Red Arrows with 10 points. Lowell's five 3-pointers, including two triples by Kevin Williams, helped to keep them in the game. Crashing lhe boards was no problem against the Red Arrows as Ben O'Mara collected 10 caroms. Darnell Day 8 and Adam Gee pulled down 7 rebounds. Steve Storrs (12) showed some solid quickness against Lowen to uw wu"y w teammates Jeff Storrs (22) and Darnell Day (50). Pohja's hustle also produced 3 steals. Schils also mentioned Friday's crowd as being a definite factor in how his team performed. "The Crew", a group of Hastings students who add quite a bit of crowd support, helped io sway Friday's �The Hastings Banner — Wednesday, December 24,1997 — Page 13 SAXONS■ ■acontinued from pose 12 Clum also did some nice work on the glass with 13 rebounds. L.C.C. led 16-5 after one quarter, but Lakewood rebounded with a 12-8 second score lhe Saxons' way. "ll was a nice crowd; they were in it 'till lhe end." Schils said. "Wc want to make our gym a Tun place lo play, but (also) a hard place to play." Hastings (3-1. 1-1) returns lo action Tuesday. Jan. 6 with a home game against Nnrlhview High. frame, a 14-8 third quarter and a 13-8 final eight minutes. Lakewood (3-1. 1-0) travel to Eaton Rapids on Friday. Jan. 9. COACHES CELEBRATE! Former varsity coaches on hand Friday included Lang. VandcrVcen. Ernie Strong (1968-76). Denny O'Mara (1981-1993) and Schils (1993-prescnl). Wayne Brown (1976-81) could not make the special event. Other coaches recognized were Steve Kaiser (1972-1993 and currently coaching in the Saxon girls program). Jack Longstreet (1977-1990). Dave Slyf (1969-1972) and Jake Hoke (1963-63). Current JV and freshmen coaches. Larry Ben O'Mara (52) gets tn position to rebound as Hastings held the edge over Lowell on the boards. Kyle Pohja (42) reams one home es leemmate Damon Day (50) trails on the play. Christopher. Scott Allan and Jeff Denny, were also recognized. Former Hastings hoopstcr and current Hope College assistant. Matt Neil, gave the presentation. Adam Gee (40) scored 7 markers against the Red Arrows including a 3-pointer from long range. HASTINGS 66 LOWELL 41 Lowell...*...12...7...14=41 Hastings. ..2V.>Ml..ir...4=66 Lowell: Krieg 0 1-4 I. Thayer 3(1) 3-4 10, Tcclandcr 2(1)1-16. Jones 0 2-2 2, Precious 2(1) 2-2 7. Bulccr 2 2-3 6, Mix I 1-2 3. Williams 2 (2) 04) 6. Totals: 12 (S) 12-17=41 Hastings: Warner 2 0-0 4. Bownc 2 0-0 4. Whitney 0 1-2 I. Jeff Storrs 4(1) 2-4 11. VanDcrMolcn 1 3-4 5. Winkler 0 1-2 I. Sulccr 0 2-2 2. Gee 3 (I) 0-2 7. Pohja 5 7-8 17. Keller 0 0-2 2. Day 4 2-2 10, O'Mara 2 0-0 4. Walther 0 0-10. Totals: 23 (2) 18-29=66 LAKEWOOD 44 LANSING C.C. 40 j: Miko Sulcer (34) passes to a Saxon teammate underneath in first half action Three players scored in double figures for the triumphant Vikings. Chad Clum tallied a team-high 12 points. Jason Dow pumped in 10 markers and Ryan Wcslcndorp added 10 points. Area roller scores 299 at Hastings Bowl t put his name above any oilier whose ever rolled al Hastings Bowl. Rentz. 27. rolled a 299 game on lanes 13 and 14 during his mix league on Sunday. He has bowled for at least 15 previous best of 235 by a land slide. "I was very nervous especially in the Sj tenth frame.” Rentz said. ”1 don’t think that I will ever do that again.” Shirlcc VanDenburg. who works at £r. Hastings Bowl and was rolling right next to Rentz that Sunday, said: ”He was 5 stroking the ball real well.” Vandenburg should know < Louann, saying that her assistance has f* been a big help lo his game. SPORTS 7th Grade Blue Anger, Amateur Champ! A valiant effort was given, but Hastings fell by 10 points. 34-24. to Caledonia. Justin Halder scored 8 points lo go along with 3 rebounds, while Adam Tulhill tallied 7 points with a 3-pointcr and 2 caroms. Donnie Converse supplied 4 markers and 4 rebounds. Nick Acker 3 points and 3 rebounds and Brian Baird added 2 points and 2 rebounds. Steve Anger, of Hastings, recently won the Chez Ami Open amateur championship in a thrilling stepladder finale ;* Anger first defeated Neil Baker 215-210 ; and then beat James Evans 195-174. In the semifinals. Anger won over Joe Evant 197-186. The champion. :.ip round had Anger winning over Alger Brown - 227-197 rebounds. CMU will next play Dec. 29 in Mt. Pleasant against Ball Stale University. BANNER Hastings eighth grade Blue eagers defeated Caledonia 35-24 on Dec. 18. Patrick Stephens led the winning team wilh 12 points and Aaron Tobias pumped in 7 markers. Jon Kendall stood tall underneath with 3 blocked shots. •* Bowling wilh Rentz on Dec. 14 were :* Bryon Hubbell and Amy Hubbell. Rentz 5- also gave special thanks to his girl friend. ’ Arena in Mt. Pleasant. In her 21 minutes of action. Daniels also pulled down 3 Blair (171). Tim Eascy (215) and Gabc McCarty (275). Sceber won by forfeit. Stafford scored a 16-0 decision. Lee pinned his opponent in 26 seconds. GRAPPLERS Junior high basketball teams win two, lost two about stroking the ball well, having recently rolled a 700 series with a 724 that included a high game of 256. She accomplished that feat at the Nottkc >. Michclnb Light Ladies Classic on Dec. $- 19 in Battle Creek. Z- ; scored 11 points in a 94-73 loss lo the University of Georgia Dec. 19 al Rose The wrestling Saxons went 2-1 al Saturday's tournament at Grand Rapids Union High School. Hastings hud wins over Union 40-31 and Wyoming Park 41-21. Grandville defeated the blue and gold 42-22. Saxon weight class winners versus Union included Greg Sceber (103). Sam Stafford (130). Rob Lee (140). Luke Notcboom (145). Don Smith (160). Bill £ years, hut his score on Dec. 14 beat his £ Joni Daniels continues to play a key role as a freshman on Central Michigan University's basketball team. Daniels, a Lakewood High School grad, Saxon grapplers post victories at G.R. Union Bill Rentz got an early Christmas *. present on Dec. 14. His present was nearly perfect. but still > > • < i. Daniels scores as frosh Bill Rentz 8th Grade Gold Daxc Ockcrman paced laic Saxon scoring efforts with 10 points. Zac Fulmer pumped in 7 and Dave Wilson scored 7 more as Hastings won over Newhall 41-38. Fulmer led the squad's rebounding efforts with 12. while Eric VanDcrMolcn collected 10 caroms. Ted Greenfield. Wilson and VanDcrMolcn each had 3 steals. 7th Grade Gold Newhall beat a determined Hastings hoop team by one point. 42-41. Jake Hcuss topped the Saxons with 11 points and Dustin Bowman added 10 markers. Jon Nevins. BJ. Donnini and Dave Eltzroth each pulled down 7 rebounds. Bowman made 6 steals and Andrew Logan dished out 3 assists. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Wednesday. December 24, 1997 YMCA- - WMU wins on hard courts KALAMAZOO — Saddi Washington scored 28 points, including 5 points in a 12*3 run in the second half, as Western Michigan University blew past Wright Stale Tuesday at University Arena 88-74. The Broncos also got 22 points from Rashod Johnson and 14 points from Shaun Jackson With WMU in front 62-61 with 11:38 remaining. Jackson started a Bronco run with a layup and Washington followed wilh a 3-pointcr and a slam dunk. After a Wright State free throw by Marvin Rodgers. Jackson answered wilh another layup to make il 71-62 WMU. Johnson later hit another 3-pointcr that gave lhe brown and gold a 74-64 edge with 4 18 left in the fourth quarter. Johnson also added 5-of-5 makes from the charily stripe in the final 2:17. Wright Slate held a slight edge on the glass with a 37-36 rebounding edge. Thad Burton led Wright’s efforts on the boards with 16 caroms. The Broncos are now 5-2 on the early season, a mark that includes a victory over the University of Michigan. WMU’s next hoop action is Dec. 27-28 at lhe Hoosier Classic, a tournament that includes Indiana University. Adult Cued VuilrybaH Final Steadfast TVC ...................................................................600 Barry County Rental ................................. 38-22 Flexfab ....................................................... ,29-fcl Hastings Manufacturing . . . ................... -»-ii Burkey's ....................................................... '“ ‘' Hastings Sanitary Service ........................ Softball unamps... The co-ed softball champions in the YMCA of Barry County league are Old Towne Tavern No. 1. Team members are (front row, from left) Larry Strouse. Billy Madden. Rachel Harvath. Kristin Dean. Stephanie Leatherman. Jim Lesick and Kerrie Dean. Missing from the photo are Eric Hoffman, Deb Joostbems and Jamie Harvath. (Photo provided) ■ Winter Adah Caed VoUeybail The winter scuion nf Adull Coed Vol will he offered al the Hastings Middle West Gym. Games will be played on evenings, suiting Jan 5 and continue March 30. The cost is 5150 per team. The tration deadline is Dec. 31. Call the Y Office. 945-4574 for registration and forms. All registered teams should meet < Monday. Jan. 5 al Hastings Middle Schoi West Gym io play games and receive schedul and rules ; Wamnta VolleyhnV ■ Womens Volleyball is scheduled to suf games on Monday. Jan. 5 a lhe Hastings Hi* School. All registered teams should be there g 7:45 p.m. to play games. Schedules will be d* tributed on the first night. : GRAPPLERS CaaMaaaS fcaai paga X3 Nolcboom prevailed in a 5-2 match. Smith beat his Union foe 14-6, Blair drew a forfeit. Eascy won I6-6 and McCarty had a fall that took 1:38. Against Wyoming Park. Sceber (103). Lucas Waters (119). Michael Nystrom (133). Lee (140). Smith (160). Blair (171). Mike Pursell (189). Easey (215) and McCarty (275) all won matches. Seeber's victory came wilh a pin in 4:43, Waters won a 16-6 decision. Nystrom prevailed in a 10-4 match. Lee also won a 6-point decision 8-2. Smith scored a pin in 1:59. Blair won with a fall in 3:08. Pursell posted a 9-1 decision. Easey won by one in a 5-4 match and McCarty beat his Park opponent with a pin in 2:30. Five Saxon grapplers won matches versus a strong Grandville squad: Sceber (103). Smith (160), Blair (171). Easey (215) and McCarty (275) Seeber's triumph was a 6-0 decision. Smith won 9-6. Blair had a pin that lasted 1:45. Easey beat his Grandville foe 17-9 and McCarty drew a forfeit. In exhibition mate he:. the Saxons had four winners: Sam Cary (112), Ryan Argo (145). Luke Rodgers (152) and Lucas Reascr (171). Cary collected a pin Cheering for B.C.C.... cheerleaders at Barry County Christian are (front row) Stephanie Vipond; (nuddte row. from left) Janna Rozema, Amy Herbst. Reka Holley; (back row) Jamie Vreugde and Crystal Pettengill. in 1:01. Argo did the same in 3:55. Rodgers won 15-1 and Reaser look down a Wyoming Park wrestler in 21 seconds. Bowterettex Bennett Industries 37-23; Hamilton Excavating 34-26; DJ. Electric 31-29: Carlton Center Excavating 28-32: Kent Oil Co. 28-32: Hecker Insurance 22-38. High Camn aad Serin. D.L. Coenen 151; D. Coenen 174; C. Hurless 161-457; B. Hathaway 181-533; N. Goggins 164; S. Dunham 165-469;) Hamilton 178: L Dawe 182-497; K. Doster 142-352: E. Vanasse 195: B Maker 192-516; D. Jager 179; K. Eberly 180; T. Christopher 187: J. Gardner 140-393: L. Elliaon 198-534. Barry County Christian's volleyball team is young this season, but have plenty of potential. Just one senior. Rebecca Lukasiewicz, is on the team. Young stars such as Rebecca Lukasiewicz. Meredith Rozema and Elizabeth Potter, are looked on for points and defense. The team includes (front row. from left) Crystal Pettengill. 'Janna Rozema, Jamie Vreugde. Sarah Meek. Lori Eberhart, Gabrielle Hen, Sarah Cooke, Meredith Rozema. Reka Holley; (back row) Elizabeth Dickinson, Stephanie Vipond. Amy Herbst, Genny Lukasiewicz. Elizabeth Potter. Heidi Holstra and Rebecca Lukasiewicz. FamRy Fun Nights Z All families of Barry County are invited t> attend YMCA Family Fun Nights. Activitift include basketball, volleyball, movie, craftl swimming (Middleville, only) and roller skatiah (Hastings and Delton). The nights are schadulaR as follows: * Thomappte- Kellogg (6:30-8:30 p.m.): Jal 23. Feb. 13. March 27: Hastings (6:43-8:4 p.m ): Jan. 9. Feb. 6. March 6. Delton (6:3$ 8:30 p.m.): Dates lo be announced. B Szrs 41; Thee Froggert 40. Thunder Alley 39. Rednecks 29. Fearsome 4 38 1/2: HKD 36 1/2; Diehards 34.2x4 33: Lucky Strikes 32: XFiten 32; S A K 31; Shon N Sweet 29. Rock Bottom 26: 9 out of 10 23; Tag Alongs 21: Friends 15. Womens High Cnmea and Series ■ S. Sanborn 210-508; E. Hanunontree 184-493; S. Craven 162-471; L. Falconer 177-461; C. Barnum 134-386; C. Parsons 191; D. Kralltnan 166. Mens High Games and Series - B. Rentz 221-638: S. Sanborn 213-548. J. Smith 212­ 541; B. Hubbell 191-523: K. Beyer 183-520: V. Dezess 180-503; M. McLeod 184-481; D.Wtvddl 160-477; C.W. Simpson 192: B. Falconer 185. G. Snyder 184; J. Kirchen 149. Hinde) Mixers Whispering Waters 39. Rowdie Giris 36 1/2; Hastings Bowl 32 1/2; Kelley's Kegterx 32; Dewey's Auto 30; Michelob 30: Hartzler's Touts 29. Gorbach's 28 1/2: T.M. Lassies 27: Coldwell Banker 27: Mr. Bruce 24 1/2: Green Chics 24. High Games and Series • G. Gibson 171­ 486; F. Schneider 168-461: M. Wieland 178­ 504; V Pierson 181-519. J McMillon 194-530: S. VanDenburg 194; S. Glasgow 188-534; S Smith 169-475; N Hook 169-459. T. DeWin 169-459. G. Otis 197-498; G. Scobey 460: B. Davenport 167-485; S. Guy 181-472. SesdsrCWaeam Kuempel's 45: Brodock 42: Jesiek 41; Olis 38; Woodmansee 36: Moucoulis 35; No. One 33; Vrogindewey 31 1/2: Scblachter 30: Nash 29; MAM's 28; Lethcoe 27 1/2: Hall 26; Brewer 24: Snyder 24; Friend 22. High Gamas and Serin ■ W. Woodmansee 204-532: D.Service I79492.C.Haywood 161­ 469: H. Service 163-457; W. Brodock 178-512: G. Olis 167-474; W. Birman 194-525; J. Mercer 172-472: F. Schneider 175-472; R. schlachter 170-464; G Waggoner 176: C. Jesiek 204-486: B. Terry 173-510; B. Vrogindewey 166-459; G.Putter 183-466. S. Glasgow 195-530; L. Markley 166: A. Brewer 167-470: P. Olis 195­ 530; B. Mallekocne 173-451. R Wieland 204­ 593. B.C.C. spikers... Open Gym for Womens Basketball has cancelled due to lack of participation. Thursday A.M Just Ux 42-22; Parian AFC Home 38-26; Varneys 36-28: LeHarees 36-28. Early Birds 33 1/2-30 1/2: Question Marts 32-32; Hastings Bowl 29-35: Lucky Shon 28 1/2-35 1/2. Good Gamas aad Series - R Isaacs 213­ 517: M. Hodges 196-536; B. Estep 207-507: T. Parker 180-463: D. Olmsted 174-452: S. Teunesaen 146404: D Gilbert 149-382: B. Bodo 144-372; I. Ruthruff 171; D. Collier 166; L. Jackion 165: C. Stuart 162: B. Sexton ISO. T. Parker 134: S. Malloy 130; M. Bell 125. • are invited to participate in the YMCA cteea leading program. Connie Williams and Tn^ Eaton will be the instructors. Practices will held at Central Elementary on Tuesdays; Jan 13.20.27 and Thursday. Jan 29 from 3:3(M:3| p.m. The girls will cheer at the Haaina Frediman Basketball game on Friday. Jan. 3f The cost of 512 includes a cheerirading T-dw : lo wear, the registration deadline ia Jan. 15 Registration forms may be picked up and dein ered to the YMCA office, class is limited to 5 people. Chaerimding - 3rd through Sth grade Hastings High School Cheerteadan will b instructors for girts from 3rd-5tb gnA Practices wi 11 be heW a Hauings Hgh Schoc Cafeteria from 3:304:30 p m on Monday an Wednesdays. Feb. 2-11. The girts will pedon cheers a the Hastings High School lAnk Basketball games on Feb. 13. Wear piay dothc and tennis shoes for practices. Pre-regiatrmo is required along with the fee ofS 15 per penna which includes a cheerleading T-shirt. Class i limited to 50 people. Indoor Soccer Leoi.ee Girts and Boys it. 4th and 5th grade. Centra Elementary Gym. Mondays and Wednesdays Jan. I9-Feb 25. Practices: weeks I aad 2 Practices aid Games: weeks 3 and 4; Clara weeks 5 and 6. 4:30-7 p.m.. enact time to bl announced. Instructor. Doug Mepham. Coal 530. includes a team t-dtin. Team formation: Jan. 19. Central Gym. 4:3t 6 pm Players should come dressed to pia] Participants will be notified of team sriectio tha night. Those unable to attend will also b placed on a team and notified. Regiaratioo: All players ate required I return the registration form and fee to th YMCA Office. P.O Boa 252. Hastingv M 49058. No laaer dtan Jan. 16. Scholarships at ivailabie upon request Coaches: The fourtWfifth Indoor Socca League needs committed people kt he*p dies youngsters. The kids want to team and you ca help diem. Please, volunteer to be a cnacl Mark the appropriate blank if you would like I coach. Sunday Open Cyan Sunday Open Gyms will resume oa Jan II after the holidays at Hastings High school. Tte cost will be53 per player or 56 per family Basketball. IMleyball. and Roller Skating an available from 24 p.m. ■ YMCA offices will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 4J > YMCA Ywth CooncH's Mens BmketM WeRueeRay P M Hair Care 40-20: Hallifax Service 35 1/2-24 1/2. Nashville 5 Plus 34 1/2-25 1/2; Mace's Ph. 33-23: Valley Realty 32-28: Eye and Em Spec. 30 1/2-29 1/2: Nashville Chiro 29-31: Misfus 29-31; Lifesyles 25-31: Farmer's Feed 25-35: Finishing Touch 21 1/2-38 1/2. Seebers Auto 21-39. High Goows and Series ■ S. Glasgow 214­ 562: K Becker 215-538: E Vanasse 192-472: T. Clark 177459. B. Miner 191-461; G. Otis 178­ 486; S. Merrill 165458: C. Bishop 166438:1. Yoder 164448: T. DeWitt 164421: J. Harper 148-363: M. Dull 158402: M. Bell 172-380; K. Sutfin 200: J Gardner 154; B Wilson 151; W. Purchis 155. Have a Cagers start out 5-0... The basketball squad at the Barry County Christian school consists of (front row. from left) Adam Burkett, Fabio Braga. Brian Chapman. Andy Roush. Neil Chapman. Matt Rozema. Dale Thompson. Ben Newsted: (back row) David Thompson. Adam Winegar. Tony Rozema. Seth Ooslerhouse, Steven Meek. Joe Cooke and Coach John Price. Currently the area cagers are 5-0 with Roush averaging near 28 points and Oosterhouse 20 points per game. A 61-58 triumph over Lakeside Christian, the Christian school champs, included 38 markers by Roush. SPORTS STORY? Call... 945-9554 B Miner W4 Drill Team........................................................... .2-1 Howell Flood Builders ................................... 24 Richies Koffee Shop .........................................14 Lakewood Merchants ...................................... 1-1 FlexFab................................................................. 1-5 Vultures................................................................ .0-5 BM^r Other Body Shop............................................. Blain. Landscaping ........................................... 14) Mainstreet Savings ...........................................2-f Music Center........................................................I-B Hastings Merchants............................................l-t Pennock Hospital................................................0-^ Wehons.............................................................. .0-J Results B MiMK - H.ywelbnood Builders 59 v< Vultures 36; FlexFab 48 vs. Lakewool Merchants 37; Hastings Drill Team 33 v< Richies Koffee Shop 48. : B M^er - Music Center 49 vs. Mainstreet Savings 63; Penmck Hospital 39 vs. Hastings Merchants 69: Other Body Shop 83 vsi Mainstreet Savings 69; Weltons forfeited u> Blairs Landscapping. - YMCA «T Barry Comfy AM IMear Renal Teem W-Uf Blue.............................................................. .2-M Green................................................................. I-I-Ql Black................................................................. 1*14 White................................................................j0*2< Reaaits ' Black 8 vs. While 6: Blue 7 vs. Green 3. �The Hastings Banner — Wednesday, December 24, 1997 — Page 15 AJBV £OHTEST 00006----------O © Parents) must be residents) of Barry County for at least six (6) months of 1997. Parents) must notify the Hastings Banner by calling 6 945-9554 within 48 hours of birth. G O Exact date and time of birth must be verified in writing by attending physician or midwife as being the first baby in 1998 bom in Barry County. Gifts must be claimed within 90 days with certification letter from the Hastings Banner. Plumb’s Valu Rite Foods s25 Gift Certificate 902 W. State St, Hastings, Phone 945-4921 s25°° Gift Certificate Hastings Banner & Xjy £1 P Mary’s Hair & Nails 9P 1952 N. 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The chief characters wore costumes made lo look like books. l he Mark Johnsons from Lake City and the Dan Schunck family of Niles spent lhe weekend with parents Delos and Sue Johnson for a fami­ ly Christmas Saturday. The Lansing newspaper reported lhe death of John Spagnuolo, age 95. on Dec. 19. He was a businessman and real estate investor in Can). l.ake Odessa and Midland. He was bom in St. Ippolito. Conscnza in Italy. Like many of his countrymen who immigrated, he ran a fruit store here. He purchased a store on the west side of Fourth Avenue from the Falsettas daring die I ‘MOs and ran it into lhe early 1950s. One could buy bananas from lhe stalk, fruit. Sunday papers, ice cream cones, or patronise the soda Iountain. He and his wile Thomasina were mar­ ried for 76 years. His son Paul died in I9t6. He is survived by Thomasina. son Dr. Ralph Spagnuolo, his son Paul’s widow, and two grandchildren. His funeral was Tuesday al St. Gerard Catholic Church in Lansing. LEGAL NOTICES M0RT4AM1MKU4UM IM* THS FIRM ts A OST COUKTO* ATTtMmNG to coukt a oar. any nkmmmion we OSTA1NWS1 IE USED FOt THAT RJ4KME. MO4TGAGE SME - Mauk Im bare ixado fa *• COURT N€WS: An Escanaba man was sentenced lo 2-5 years in prison by Barry County Circuit Judge James Fisher Thursday alter he pleaded guilty Dec. 3 to attempted home invasion. Jeremy Lorin Blowers. 18, was originally charged with First degree home invasion with lhe intent to commit a larceny, a 20 year felony. Blowers allegedly attempted to break into an 1004447, ofSamto-TI □nd 49/100 PM, on Joouory 29, 1994. Said pramiaat ore atootod fa O1Y 06 HAS1WGS, of C4». fanredy Vfag, of Hid xqi, oreadfag to *e rreorM dd Maof.Ttafafag, C*y. Sorry r.Hf, data ol M tala. untore imml.ri Ai.4i.i4 fa ocrordorea w* 1944Q 400.3241a. ia mm Dotod Dread* It, 1997 COUMTIYWet HOME LOANS. NC FOR MORE R#04MAII0N. REASE CAU, (248) 642-4202 Tndondtai. PC Altormy. far COUNOnWEE HOME LOANS NC. 301 SO WmA SuitalOO Bingham Farm*. MHiiaan 44025 FA *97104466 0/151 Dec. 8 to probation violation. • Matthew Scott Hokanson. 22. of Hastings, who had originally been charged wilh assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearm and discharge of a firearm from a vehicle, had his cased dismissed in Circuit Cotin Thursday. According to a statement from the 29. The original charge prosecutor’s office, "further investigation revealed that the people are unable to cany a burden of proof as required by law.' was dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea on lhe lesser charge of attempted home invasion. His sentence will be served concurrently with an existing Della County prison sentence. Blowers and Laverne Thompson. 22, also of Escanaba, committed lhe home invasion together at the home of Thompson's grandparents while the couple degree home invasion, for breaking into a home in lhe 7000 block of West Lake Road in exchange for having the safe breaking and two ocher charges dropped. Original charges included one count of larceny in a building, a four-year felony, and another count of second degree home invasion, a 15 year felony, for breaking into a second home in lhe 7000 block of West Lake Road on the same dale. In court Thursday. Smith was sentenced impact of the collision threw the deer into the air and it then struck the windshield of Rairigh's truck and caved into lhe passenger compartment. Traffic was blocked from both directions by Woodland's fire department until the airlift was completed. Trooper Ray Durham of the Michigan State Police Hastings post responded to the call and filed the report. A wood burner is being blamed for a fire late Friday that destroyed a bare owaad by Stacey Garrison at 4888 E. Quimby Road (M-79) near Chartton Pirk Road. Hastings firefighters were called to put out the blaze at about 10 p.m, and were assisted by lhe Nashville and Johnstown Township fire departments, said firefighter Bruce Coenen of Hastings. The 36-foot by 80-foot bare was appar­ ently used as a utility shed, aad waa valued at about $16,550. firefighters said. Hastings firefighters were also called to Hastings Manufacturing Company Dec. 17 when recent repairs to the roof apparently caused a small fire on top of the building near the north side. The company evacuated lhe building while firefighters worked to put out the fire in about 45 minutes after being called to lhe scene at about 7:15 p.m. Oaa Rarodd Leinaar is serving two yean probation for drunk driving and attempting to resist arrest Aug. 13. 1996. The damaged truck SEBEWA TOWNSHIP - A Lake Odessa man was killed Dec. 23 when the vehicle he was driving south on Sunfield Highway, just south of Clarksville Road, left the east side of the roadway, struck two parked vehicles and a tree and rolled over onto its side at about 7:30 pm.. Pronounced dead al the scene was the driver. David Nail. 23. There were no other passengers in the vehicle. Nail was not wearing his seat belt and alcohol is believed to have been a factor in accident, according to the Ionia Post of lhe Michigan Stale Police. Assisting at the scene were lhe Sunfield-Sebewa-Danby Fire Department, Portland Ambulance and Reed and Hoppes Towing. The accident remains 1N LOVING MEMORY OF .am behmd afetor aad mat, Rath Coavene who pamad away five yeas apo December 29, 1992. to* or 08-51-060002-00. lhe rafeawton parfad Ml I fraroa. VALUE 8450 STEAL $175. 818-795-7120. under investigation. readarea wife 19480 400.3241a,fatdddtaaaafeo CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. Orow- MOtF.GAHPCR Sato 215-2141573* CaM 1. .6161, Ml 48074-3953 (244)352 7020 517-7X81? 94' PONTIAC GRAND AM No one hurt when man lire* gun in house HOPE TOWNSHIP - No one was hurt when an intoxicated man fired shots inside his residence in the 2000 block of Wall Lake Road in Hope Township Dec. 16. According to preliminary reports, the man said he was going to stay inside his house "until the war" and made references lo Iraqi President Saddam Hus­ 1994 CKEVT CAVALIER, RespoasiMUUes was admitted to trauma care and was listed in serious condition. Wolfgang, a passenger in lhe truck, was taken by Lakewood Ambulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where he was admitted and has since been released. According lo the stale police report. Jonathon Furman, a student al Lakewood High School, was driving southbound on M-50 when his car struck a deer. The Bam destroyed by Friday blaze two days served, plus $400 in costs and to continue, his probation as previously sentenced for probation violation. fiti motivated. Lake wood High School students Mcarl Rairigh and Tim Wolfgang were injured Friday morning. December 19. in a car­ deer crash on M-50 just north of the high school. Rairigh. who was driving a pickup truck, was airlifted by Aircare lo Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He lo one year ia jail and three years probation, plus substance abuse and mental health counseling and 5250 in costs. * Todd Leinaar. 25. of Delton, was sentcncedio two days in jail with credit for BATEY COUNTY COMMUNITY BANK 1563 cA> The BoaMtr, PD. • Mark Steven Babcock. 35. of Wayland was discharged unsuccessfully from probation Thursday after pleading guilty occupied home in lhe 3000 block of Harrington Road in Hope Township July was al home. Thompson was sentenced Oct. 30 to six months in jail for the crime with credit for 58 days served and three years probation -ft*r pleading guilty to second degree home invasion with intent to commit larceny. • Chad Michael Smith, 17. of Battle Creek who had originally been charged with safe breaking in Assyria Township Oct. 3. could have spent a maximum of life in prison on the charge. Smith instead pleaded guilty to second Mkhten ad aS|Md ky ■ COUNIINWtt H06K IOANS. High school student hurt in car-deer crash OH NOTICE OF 4MR7IARE F4MOMIRM BARR'' COUNTY APPLIANCE SBRVKB. AS matee a amdete, over 30 yean experieace. Call 1-888-498-9137M16948-9137 sein. The man also claimed that he was going to go hunting and that he would "take out the first thing that came at him," preliminary reports said. Officers from lhe Hastings Post of lhe Michigan State Police, the Barry County Sheriffs Department and from the Barry Township Police Depart­ ment were on the scene. The man was left to "sleep it off and no arrest was made. PIANO TUNING repairing. nhaitohK Fall—re Joe m£ a ttatit* satary to Ek 1944 FRONT KITCHEN: Hobo Servfee. Saevea Jewell, registered tuner, lechaiciaa siilnmi Can 945-9484. offer. I-8X38-7870. TIDY HOME CLEANING HASTINGS TOWNSHIP - A Battle Creek man who refused treatment af­ ter suffering minor injuries in a single vehicle accident Sunday was arrested for drunk driving, according to a report by lhe Hastings Post of the Michi­ gan Slate Police. Frank Bear Hamilton. 49. of Bedford Road was apparently northbound on M-37 at about 10:50 a.m.. just north of Sager Road, when he lost control on a curve, ran off the roadway to the left and struck a delineator pole and a highway sign. The car then came lo rest against an embankment, police AXA. AMERICAN ARANHospital Customer Service I tore Position. P.O. Middleville, Ml 49333. HELP WANTED: NOW TAKING applications for and various mill positioaa. Production aad aueadaaca bonded. Call 948-8508 or said. ARANDONED RBKh umr ABANDONED FACTORY after 120 HANOVER port. Ml EOE separate etilily rooms, call 616-774-9400, eat 201 HELP WANTED: HaatiM* Chy Bank has a fall-time open­ ing at our data center to Middlevillefora tor. This for correctly enrolling doce- Previous 10 key or proof experi­ ence trill be hefefuk Wait boon ■c 1 lam util finish, MoaFri, RUTLAND TOWNSHIP - Barry County Sheriffs Deputies arrested a t Hastings man for drunk driving and for damaging their cruiser by kicking the door Dec. 6 after the man nearly struck their car while driving on the wrong 616-948-3832 totor 600. 1-809-538-7870 1997. BICE side of the road. Jay Allen Shovan. 40. appeared in Barry County's 56th District Court last Wednesday for a preliminary examination on the charges, which included possession of marijuana and being a habitual offender, fourth offense. According to police. Shovan kicked lhe driver's side rear door, breaking the door handle off while he was being transported to the jail. VILLAGE. LAKE, ONTARIO A passenger in Shovan's car. Carl Forsythe, was cited for having open in­ toxicants and was arrested after he threw the citation to the ground, said po­ lice. 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Ml 49058 (1/81 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/524/HastingsBanner_1997-12-31.pdf ac6457d43a0d9c284ebab88a47e2dbf7 PDF Text Text Murder victim is remembered City, county school reviews Sm Pobm 2, See Page 2 3, 5 The Hastings THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31.1337 VOLUME 144, NO. 52 NmkBtMk First Fridays* for 2nd Friday • • wilt have lo be held oa the aacoad Pino, orgaaizer the of ttroelMy aeriea. aaid the aaat fini ftiday oa the cabadw will be oa Jaa. ; 2. Me day after New Yurt. and auay people will not have retaned from ' vacadoa tripe or may atill be involved in aeaaoaal ecti vibes So the ecu first Friday, which will feature Miehigaa Secretary of Suae Democratic Parly candidate Austin, is scheduled for boos John Friday, ns, v. as me i nomas *erverson Hau, corner of Green and Jefferson awaeaa in 19- ------ naaungs. < 17. at Haadv High School. The free eveet will aaan ......... tmhionafcrpoonwwiUbed^inyod. Tfrc Jayceoa hnve expanded Me ewnt beyond the honeymoon displaying iato the reception by weddiag and wear reception Saber A man who had been given shelter for the last 10 weeks is being charged with murder and held without bond for allegedly killing his 45-year-old host. Harold Svo­ boda. with al least one blow lo the head at his 3390 Quimby Road home Christmas Eve. Hastings area native Bruce Hokanson. 42, was formally charged with open murder by District Judge Gary Holman in a video arraignment from the Barry County Jail Monday. If convicted, Hokanson could spend a maximum of life in prison. A preliminary examination was set for 9:45 a.m. Wednesday. Jaa. 7. in Barry County's 56th District Court during the ar­ raignment and Gordon Shane McNeill was and Wedding Exwavaganxa boodm will who attend. Door prize,. ranging from free engagement pictures to disc jockey motive. . Hokanson originally was arrested al the scene on an outstanding bench warrant for failure to pay child support less than two hours after police were called lo Svoboda's ends al Svoboda's was also in the house boda may have wanted Hokanson to move that night. Quinn said. "He (Hokanson) had no place else lo live, he had no job and no income." said residence Dec. 25 at about 9:44 am. Svoboda, whose 46th birthday would Svoboda, who was commonly known as a particr and heavy drinker, often let friends live with him and had hm'ed a Christmas Eve party earlier in the evening. out. Quinn declined to give details about how lhe murder took place, saying only that Svoboda was apparently asleep when he died of a severely fractured skull. "I'm not saying blunt trauma was the di­ rect cause of death. I won’t know that until * I gel the complete autopsy report." said Monday. It was Hokanson who had sought help for Svoboda on Christmas morning "He woke up and realized Harold was dead. There was something wrong." said he could not wake him up. "Bruce ran across the street to a neigh­ bor's and the neighbors called 911." said Quinn. Quinn said Svoboda was found laying on a third person who often spent the week­ Quinn. "Harold let him stay there." "There were about nine to 10 people there, including family, his grandchildren, his daughter. Harold. Bruce and one other individual who frequents there on the week­ ends." said Quinn. Later in the evening and sometime before the murder, which apparently occurred sometime between 10 p.m. and midnight. Hokanson and Svoboda had a confrontation that was "mostly verbal and somewhat physical, but nothing significant." said Quinn. Though police declined to comment on the suspected motive for the crime. Trooper Scott Sharrar said he had heard that Svo- aorvicea to gown cleaning, win be For aaae mformation. caB hiaet and Cecelia Skidmore, vohmlacr and bereavement coordinator for Barry Commaaity Hospice, will leach a dam oa death and dying thia wimar at Center. Kellogg Commaaity Collage. in Haatinga Skidmore teaches a vestigation." He did say. however, that evidence al the scene indicated that "some type of blunt in­ strument" was used and that the autopsy was performed Friday at Metropolitan Hos­ pital in Grand Rapids. No blood alcohol or toxicology tests were taken on Hokanson. said Trooper Scott Sharrar. who said he docs not believe Hokanson was intoxicated at the time lhe murder took place. That investigation also includes conduct­ ing more interviews, Quinn said. The tragic double fatality crash at lhe Felpausch Food Center entrance was the top story of the year 1997 in Hastings and cused of stalking a classmate and the fol­ lowing year he was back in the news and for being accused of sexually assaulting a Barry County. The incident, in which a Middleville mam and an Aho woman were killed, was No. I girl on a playground. Barry County’s efforts to pass and im­ plement an address ordinance was eighth. The opening of Star Elementary School and renovations at other Hastings schools was ninth and lied for 10th were the con­ of in the combined voting of Banner new coaraes, both at Western Michigan suffers and managers. The accident occurred on Friday. Oct. 3. variety University and KCC. many of which deal with grief. lorn and rhaatgr when a GMC Jimmy driven by Suzanne Elliott, 20, of Hastings, crashed into the Felpausch entrance. Elliott told authorities she had fainted after pulling into the park­ ing lot because earlier she had smashed her finger in the driver’s side door after filling The darn in Haaaiags will begia at 9:10pm. Wednesday. Jaa 2S.and nm daough Wednesday, May 4. Latewood Choral 3octmy to start The Lakewood Area Choral Society will begin its 13th season with the start of rehearsals at 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 5. in the Lakewood High School choir room. The choral society boasts a roarer of more than 100 singera from commenilies in western and central Michigan Its membership campaign. "Come up with gas at a nearby station. Killed immediately was Joyce Hyde. 68. Forty-orw-year-old Tom McKeoogn. a franchised dealer tor Snap-On Toots. ■ pictured with hi* truck outside his Brogan Road home. Hastings man saves couple from frigid waters by Mary Warmer Staff Writer Sing with Us.' will be initialed for anyone interested Jaa. 5 and 19. Information about the society and its During the few minutes it look Hastings resident Tom McKcough to save lhe lives of an elderly couple whose vehicle was activities will be available at that sinking in a drainage pond near lhe Grand Rapids airport. McKcough never thought about the fact he was risking his own life. The dramatic rescue of the couple, undertaken by Me Keough and Kent County­ Road Commission employee Richard time. Performance highlights of the 1993 season will include sacred concerts in Lansing, the Lakewood community and Grand Haven, and a pops concert al the opera house. The choir also will sing the nalitytal anthem at several sporting events, including a West Michigan Whilecaps bsaebsll game. For more information, call director Robert C. Oster al 374-3868. Bruce J. Hokanson. 42, has baan charged with open murder in Svoboda's death. Double accident fatality at Felpausch is top ’97 story KadtyShaMon at 943-2142. Fehseefeld Quinn, who noled no murder weapon has been located. "We don’t have the complete autopsy report. It’s still pending further in­ Sm SUTIN6. CMtimMd gap 3 given away. the Harold Svoboda's home at 3890 Quimby Road was surrounded by pofice line tape while police investigated his murder Christmas Day, Doc. 25. the night. Though Hokanson lived at the residence, Quinn. Because there was no phone at the home. Hokanson went to a neighbor's residence, saying that his roommate was cold and that be open from noon to 5 pan. far dame Harold Svoboda his couch where he had apparently spent appointed lo represent Hokanson. No other arrests are expected in the case and police declined to reveal the presumed have been oa New Year's Eve. had been dead approximately 10 lo 12 hours before the 911 call, said Michigan Slate Police Detective Lou Quinn of the Hastings Post { weddiag farhina ahow in M • hi" Shelly Staff Writ" Tils First Friday fonmi this month JaaKi Man charged in Christmas Eve slaying by -. FtHty becaaae of the holiday seasoa. ; PRICE SO- Baker, happened so quickly that it wasn’t until afterward that McKcough fully realized what had happened McKcough. who happened on the accidw.it around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Dec. 23. as he was traveling north on Patterson Road on his way to work, said of Baker and himself. "We were there at the right place al the right time, and it seemed the natural thing to do." However. McKcough had a slight edge over other onlookers standing on the pond's shore last Tuesday, frantically trying to figure out how to get the couple out of the car before it sank. Last winter. McKcough's nephew. 35ycar-old David Baum, had talked McKcough into jumping into the freezing waters of Gun Lake during the annual Wintcrfcsl Polar Bear dip. "Il was the coldest day of the year." McKcough remembered. After drinking a few "courage enhancers." he and Baum See RESCUE* continued page 4 of Alto. Gerry Johnson. 40. of Middleville, died of his injuries 10 days later. Elliott later was charged with two counts of negligent homicide and illegally driving with an .05 blood alcohol reading in view of the fact she was under 21 years of age. Finishing in second place in the ballot­ ing for lhe 1997 top story, the 10th such annual vole, was plans for building a Wal­ Mart retail store just west of Hastings in Rutland Township. Third was the massive efforts of the Circle of Friends and friends to build a children’s playground superstruc­ ture they called "Tangle Town." Checking in fourth was the Maple Val­ ley football team becoming the first from Barry ever lo make to the slate finals al the Sil verdome. Fifth was the story of Ruth and Richard Walsh, who lost their son lo a drowning in 1996. and Ruth's birth control sentence. Finishing sixth was Maple Valley’s first successful school bond vote since it was consolidated more than 30 years ago. Sev­ enth was the continuing story of 11-yearold Larry Hess, who in 1996 made head­ lines all over the world because lie was ac­ troversial First Friday program on rights for gays and lesbians and the tragic death of Bob Casey only days afte* he was returned to the Board of Education by voters. In the balloting at lhe end of 1996, the lop story was the opening of the Kellogg Community College Fehsenfeld Center, second was the closing of the JC Penney store downtown and third was the beginning of the saga of lhe boy accused of stalking. The second- and third-place selections this year were fairly close to the top. One was the drcam and realization of a group of parents in building and gaining financial support for Hastings* largest all­ volunteer building campaign ever. "Tangle Town." lhe result, now stands proudly at Bob King Park. The other was the dclicalc negotiations between representatives of the retail giant Wal-Mart and the Rutland Township Board to build a new store at lhe comer of M43/M-37 and Heath Road. Despite neigh­ boring residents* objections, compromises were made and plans are going forward, with just one interesting obstacle, getting sewer and water service from the city. The Maple Valley football team, no stranger lo post-season playoffs under the leadership of coach Guenther Mittclstaedt. had an undefeated regular season and then beat Berrien Springs. Jonesville and MonSm TOP STORY, cant. 1 �P»9«2 — The Hasting, Banner — Wednesday, December 31,1997 City spends time negotiating by David T. Ymrag ■X. Editor Hastings City government spent much of 1997 negotiating with its neighbors over the issue of extending sewer and waler services to prominent locations in bordering townships. Wrapped up in the talks was fear from both sides. The city feared helping its neighbors lo grow at its own expense and the townships feared the city eventually annexing the nearby parcels lo increase its by CiBdy J Smith Writer Harold Svoboda of Quimby, who was found dead at his home early Christmas morning, was probably best know,, fcr bis "big heart." Bruce Hokanson remains lodged in the Barry County Jail following an arraignment on charges of open murder. The reasons for alleged actions are still unclear, but those closest to the murder victim say that Hokanson. like many others through the years, was another of Svoboda's charity cases. Svoboda. 45. was what some may call "an eccentric." It is rumored that he lived "comfortably" from a family inheritance, but it appeared that he had very few lax revenue. The first series of talks came early in lhe year when Hastings Area Schools officials asked lhe city to extend water and sewer to their newest building. Star Elementary, located just outside the city in limits in Hastings Township. Negotiations were lengthy and became testy at times. Key issues were made over costs of the extension, the size of the water mains and who would own them once they were located inside the township. Both sides eventually compromised, but they made it clear that they were doing it only to secure utilities for the new school building, which was scheduled to open in August, and did. The city agreed to charge lhe school double the rates for city residents. It was the same rate that became an issue later in the year when representatives from Wal-Mart were able lo win a partial rezoning of land ncai Health Road and M­ 37 to build a retail store in Rutland Township. The representatives, attorney Bruce Gee and township officials asked lhe city to allow Wal-Mart to hook up at twice the price for city residents, which they contended was agreed to for that area by the city in 1992. But City Manager Howard Penrod said the proposed Wal-Mart location was not in the area in question and he had reservations about contributing to areas jus: outside the city growing at lhe city’s expense. He maintained that areas dose to the city often get city services, but do not pay city properly taxes. Therefore, he proposed a tax sharing arrangement, much like one offered earlier to Hastings Township, but rejected. Murder victim remembered “ nan with a big heart' It was about a decade ago that the MainStreet Savings Bank, then known as Hastings Savings & Loan, moved into its new building at the comer of State Street and Michigan Avenue. The building will be home to City HaM later this year. planned to put lhe old City Hall building up for public auction, asking for a minimum bid of $500,000 because they had learned that a private firm was willing to offer that much. Barry County, which has been needing more than a few changes in business: • Waldorffs Furniture concluded a century in the downtown district by closing its doors and selling lo Fuller Furniture. more parking space near the courthouse square, made several offers to the city afterward, all of which were for less. The • True Value bought the downtown building that housed the JC Penney retail business for more than 60 years and set up two bids the city finally received were $500,000 from the Rite Aid Pharmacy and $425,000 from the county. After one of its shops inside. • Harry and Deb Dorcy decided to sell their Cinema movie theater business to a Grand Rapids businessman. The couple and their family decided lo move to Florida, which means that Deb Dorcy will have to resign her seat on lhe City Council. Also leaving lhe council, after serving for eight years, was Evelyn Brower, who decided against seeking re-election. Her seal will be filled by Davis Mclntrye. who ran in an otherwise quiet city election in November that left one seal on lhe Board of Review still open. considerable public pressure, lhe city then chose to sell to the county. As 1998 begins, the new MainStreet facility is nearly completed, the city is making plans to move into the more spacious building at Michigan and State and the county is trying to make plans on what it will do with the old City Hall building and adjacent properly. In addition to city government's busy year at the negotiating table. Hastings saw • The Color Center closed its doors after 35 years in business. material possessions. According lo family members, ’nice' things didn't matter, he was happy with very little. Wealth was "in the heart." Jane Svoboda. "He was like that. I don't wish to be a good neighbor a few years back. Svoboda had decided to cut down matched." some large trees located on a portion of his The farm house on the comer of M-79 and Charlton Park Road, where he first lived with his parents after their purchase Hastings Township officials last summer, outlined the problems of urban sprawl the city and surrounding townships are facing as typical of what's happening all over the couldn't stop him. but JoAnne mentioned that she really enjoyed the shade. He said, 'enough said* and left them." said Tobias... ville." but the door was always open to Another neighbor described Svoboda wqs anyone needing a place lo hang a hat. There very generous Tve been Harold's neighbor for 25 years. were few questions and "character" was not an issue with Harold. * said John Straley. "He was the mom "He had a heart of gold." said Jim Pentecost, owner of Thornapple Trading Post, formally Svoboda's Market. his judgment at times." said Norman Barlow, who said that he had known Svoboda since he was a child He described Svoboda as someone who had a big desire lo help anyone in need. "He always wanted to help if he could." ability to screen out people who might across the road from Harold and the two him. may what That's have VWpie VMvy wNnjC sets New Yav event The Maple Leif Grange will have a potluck dinner and an afternoon of music starting at 12:30 p.m. "Harold checked on her every day aad watched her curtains for signs that she come upon quite accidentally just a few might be in months prior during a daily trip to lhe morning her curtains were still drawn at Trading Post, where he had coffee with 1:30 am. and Harold knew right away ** almost on a daily basis. Thursday. Jan. I. Meet r.nd coffee will be furnished. Those attending are asked to bring a dish io pass and their own table service. Players, listeners and dancers are welcome. Woodland recycflng site is dbcontimied The Woodland Township recycling site will no longer offer the service on the third Saturday ot each month. Woodland Township Clerk Cheryl Allen said Hastings Sanitary Service did not offer a recycling contract when its onc-ycar agreement with the township expired recently. She added that the Woodland Township Board solicited bids, but only one was received, from Waste Management Services, for $300. which was a significant jump from the previous agreement of $125. The bid was not accepted Township residents now may lake clear glass, tin cans, newspapers and plastic milk jugs to Hastings Sanitary Service on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Another site that is open seven days a week is al the industrial incubator on East Stale Street in Hastings. Neither site charges a user's fee to accept recyclable materials. Thomapplc Valley Church will have a special "Couples' Night Out" at 7 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 10. The evening is intended for married couples and people who arc dating to explore relationships and what makes the "significant oilier" tick. Handling the event arc Barry and Grace Cushman, marriage enrichment coordinators. Thomapplc Valley Church is located at 2750 Wall Lake Road. Hastings. The phone number is 948-2549. A 12-week "Weigh Down" workshop series is being planned by the First Baptist Church of Hastings. Orientation will be held on two consecutive Wednesdays. Jan. 7 and 14. and the first class is scheduled for 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Jan. 21. The series will emphasize spirituality as the means to losing weight. For more information, call First Baptist Church at 948-8004. Lorraine Buehler at 945-9120 or Dawn Cappon at 945-5773. he said. "One there was a problem." „ Goldsworthy said that when Svoboda found the door locked, he forced it oneg. found Dorothy very ill and called pg frequently. Il was rumored that he drifted around much of the time, had no income Goldsworthy. and was always looking for a handout. Svoboda died just four days prior lo hjy 46th birthday. (New Year's Eve) a day that . telling that he didn't have anywhere io stay, was typically shared with friend Stacey and Harold invited him to come home with Schantz. him." said Kendall Tobias. "That was "Because we share a birthday, we have Harold's nature. He would give him a place shared a lot of special times through tlye to slay until he got ou bis feet." years.* she said following his funeral. "I'p really going lo miss him." She described Svoboda as a "free spirit,a Harold as a 'good neighbor, the kind that great would do anything he could to help out. children.' cook and someone who lovep "He was always there if you needed "He loved everyone's kids, and they afl help." said Tobias, "and always doing his loved him." she said. "My kids called him their buddy." Not all school news was controversial by Mary Warner Staff Writer The Hastings Area School System faced controversy, turmoil, and even death in 1997, but that wasn't all that made headlines over the past year. In fact, for every anxiety-producing event, such as the untimely death of newlyelected school board member Robert Casey, there were a number of life-affirming activities, even acts of heroism. Take Southeastern Principal Chris Warren, for instance. Warren, who knew the library in his school was going to be expanded last summer as part of a district­ wide building and renovation project, decided he would do his part to fill up the shelves in the new section of the library. So he collected pledges, donned his running shoes, and took part in last spring's Old Kent River Bank Run. Warren raised $6,400 in the run. and in December, eight large boxes of new books, including four complete sets of encyclopedias, were delivered to lhe school. Warren was only one of numerous staff members and students in the district to perform "good deeds" over lhe past year. To ‘Weigh Down’ workshop set trouble." ambulance. . < "He was just that kind of a guy." sard * from Svoboda for 30 yean, also described ‘Couples Night Ouf set at local church ,a| they had worked out murderer was a charity case that he had Tobias, who had lived around the corner The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m.. Monday. Jan. 12. at lhe Delton Kellogg Middle School library in Delton. The program will be a surprise. communicated daily through a code that It is rumored that Svoboda's alleged "One morning at the store, he was Bernard Society to meet Monday "He aad Dorothy Casielcin had a system" aid neighbor Don Goldsworthy. He said recently had moved in with relative*. Before then, however, she lived directly best to look out for his neighbors." News Briefs their "sysKm." said Barlow. "I just don't think he had die mentioned his "hard luck* story quite Wendy's and Subway Subs. City officials then announced they Another shared a story of how Svoboda road and when she became ill unexpectedly, he was lhe first there to help because if Castelein was getting on in years aad 'the store .daring the coffee hour and a new facility on West Stale Street between generous, outgoing man I know." watched over an elderly woman across Ute "His desire to help people overshadowed morning, (Johanson had began appearing at that the city would vacate its current location at the comer of Broadway and State Street because it is loo small and that it would move into what is now the home of the MainStreet Savings Bank at Michigan Avenue and State Street. MainStreet. meanwhile, has been building "They were his trees and we really that house. It was refereed to as "Svoboda- According to that group, which met each building and adjacent properly. It was announced in the summer >>f 1996 u residence his home. There was nothing fancy inside neighbors United Stales. e The city also had lo do some negotiating to decide who to sell the current City Hall properly across lhe road from the Tobips of "Svoboda's Market* in 1967, was still ultimately destroyed him." city on utilities. Penrod. at a joint meeting of city and Tobias recalled one good example of qjs think Harold ever wore a pair of socks that harm Wal-Mart still plans to continue building at the Heath Road/M-37 intersection, but it’s still not clear what kind of arrangement Wal-Mart might be able to make with the Harold Svoboda "He was buried today in Levis, a T-shirt and mismatched socks." said his mother. name a few: High school students raised money during Summerfest last August and donated it to the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross. Central Principal Judy Tuttle raised money for the March of Dimes during a "get out of jail" fund-raiser. Staff members Joe and Patti LaJoyc. Joan Schroeder. Jerry Mueller and Steve Hoke performed for the Red Cross Benefit Ball during the Thanksgiving weekend. Central School fifth-graders, under the direction of music teacher Dawn Thompson, performed at the Barn' County United Way kickoff breakfast. Members of the Hastings High School Health Occupations Students of America created a puppet show designed lo leach young children about various professions and performed it in front of elementary students Middle students. Christmas sang school carols at Thomapplc Manor. High school counselors Nancy Bradley and Dave Furrow and elementary librarian Ruth Hill designed a new program that helps rtudeati learn how to solve problems through literature. Not only were students and staff doing their part to enrich the community, members of the community were doing their part to support education. In September, the district received its largest gift ever from Viking Corp., which donated $91,824 to pay for the fire protection system at the new elementary school oa Star School Road. The "Because We Care" parent network threw a tailgate party prior to the Sept. 19 varsity football game in an effort to "get people together, bond and get ready for the game." The Hastings Business and Professional Women sponsored a "Reality Store" for middle school students, to help them learn how to budget their money once they graduate. And while students and staff were busy being do-gooders, they were also busy doing good at any number of academic undertakings. High school senior Keri Schroeder was recognized as one of the Kalamazoo Symphony’s Youth Soloists. It was announced thal middle school staff member Ann Enyart will have two articles published in two math education journals. Star School brothers Keith and Elliot Anderson sang solos in the school's winter music concert. High school band members Cheryl Gibbons and Jeremiah Johnson were selected best field commanders in .competition at lhe Rockford Band Invitational. Middle School students Briannc Beach and Amy Hermenilt wrote an article on cigarette smoking that received third place out of 1,000 entries in a contest sponsored by lhe Center for Disease Control and Prevention. High School students Sarah Gregory, Janette Jenninp and Richard Holzmuller took stale awards in competition al thp Business Profess .onals of America Stale Leadership Conference. High school an students had their own show at Firn Hatchery Park. High School drafting students took home several awards after competing in lhe 1997 Michigan Industrial Technology Education Society regional come it The first all-female team of high school students presented special programs pn space to elementary students. And while they were busy doing good, staff and students were also busy havj^g fun. Central School's fourth-graders presented a musical titled "Wackadoo Zoq," One hundred and fifty middle school students went canoeing. Middle school teachers helped dedicate their school's npw library with a "tropical open house" tt^i included a trivia contest in which many teachers enthusiastically participated. Hijfi school band members combined business with pleasure when they traveled to Sandusky. Mich.: London. Ontario; aiyj Toronto to perform concerts and do some sight-seeing. , Probably the most fun students and staff had was wallowing around in splcndiferoui new surroundings. With lhe opening df Star Elementary this past fall, a $22 million district-wide renovation artd building program was finally completed'. The project included renovations and neW additions at the middle school and elementary schools, the building of Star Elementary, renovations at the htgfl school, and the purchase of massive quantities of new computers. "We're all just walking around and smiling," Star Principal Jo Stebbins said after the new school opened. -T Technology updates included the creatieM •h Sm SCHOOLS, continued page 5 i �The Hastings Banner — Wednesday, December 31, 1997 — Page 3 County purchases City Hall, tackles variety of issues in '97 by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Plans to get gypsy moths out or BarryCounty and ways to bring more business into the county were among the important agenda items facing the County Board of Commissioners in 1997. The County Board's business menu this year also included purchasing Hastings City Hall, its adjoining property and parkiag lol for $425,000 after months of negoliations. 2S., County Board Chairman Jim Bailey last ^Bcck said the biggest conflict for the SHlpunty during 1997 was "when we didn't BSome to terms right away" to purchase S$ily Hall. The actual purchase, however, was one gfdf the highlights of the year for the county. Sufiailcy added. "Il gives the county future room and takes care of the parking issue." The county has been leasing parking lot spaces in several locations around Hastings to comply with the city’s parking require­ ments for the Courts & Law Building. Earlier this year, the city rejected the county's first two offers of $385,000 and then $425,000 for City Hall property. However, in early summer, despite receiv­ ing an offer of $500,000 from Rile Aid Pharmacy, the City Council changed its mind and decided to sell the building and property lo the county for $425,000. (The City Hall and its property have been ap­ praised at $409,900.) City Hall was sold because city offices will relocate to larger quarters al the corner of Stale and Michigan in the current MainStreet Savings Bank building. MainStreet soon will be moving io a new facility be­ tween Wendy's and Subway on West Stale Street. The county is scheduled to lake posses­ sion of lhe City Hall building July I. Be­ cause its primary interest was to secure ad­ ditional parking spaces near county offices, the County Board has not made any plans for use of the City Hall facility. "We haven't talked about anything, as a board, as far as what's.going in there." Bai­ ley said. "We'll look al that issue after July. Not that we won't do some thoughts aftd planning (before then)." "There arc some beautiful offices" in the City Hall building. Bailey said. Leasing of­ fice space in that building "is probably not totally out of the question." Several commissioners have talked about wanting to sell the house that is part of the City Hall property purchase, but Bailey After being alerted by two Delton citi­ zens to alleged problems with the system and lhal time was running out to take legal aelion against system builders and design­ ers because of the impending expiration of the statute of limitations, the county board was the first governmental unit lo autho­ rize a law-suit if necessary. Soon after, approval lo file legal aelion also was given by the Southwest Barry Counly Sewer and Waler Authority, which directly operates and maintains lhe system, and the County Board of Public Works, which er* ractcd with engineering firms and coi.^truclion companies to work on the project. The counly financed the system with a $12.5 million bond sale backed by the county's full faith and credit. "I don't know if it will ever go to court," Bailey said. "1 wouldn't think this would ever get to court. I think we’ll have this re­ solved long before, but If you don't get the papers filed and have the option to go to court, you haven't protected the citizens. They hooked up to a system and they paid their dollars and it was contracted that it would do this and it’s not doing lhat. "I don't think the answer is to go in and spend a lot more dollars, their (citizens') dollars, and say we're going to fix it again. If there is cost there, they (designers and contractors) said it would work, and they need to get it to the point to where they complete all their obligations. Once they get it to that point then if it costs more money lo do something then lhat would be different.” he said. Of the county's involvement. Bailey said. "We wanted to make sure lhat there's protection for the county... The full credit and good faith of lhe county is hanging out there on lhe total dollars. "it was an unexpected issue... Some­ times these things just come out to bile you." he said of lhe sewer woes. "It is un­ fortunate that it went the way it is going. Hopefully, we’ll keep a positive attitude and figure we’re going lo resolve the prob­ lem at no cost to the citizens and turn around and have a working system. That would be the perfect solution. "I think lhe reason for the lawsuit at this lime, if I read it right, is we’re saying: ’Hey. our bottom line is we want the thing operational,*" Bailey said. "First let's get it operational...We want to make sure it Wbrks right. The suit was just saying, we're not going to let this gp beyond the (statute of limitations expiration) dale." opposes lhat idea. ”1 don’t think that we should necessarily be owning lots and lots of property, but if we own property like lhat. that’s already contiguous to adjoining property we’ve got. I thmk we need lo hang on to the property. "...If future generations de.ide they want to sell something, if they don't need expan­ sion. they can sell it." he said. A county jail expansion project was an­ other milestone that got under way in 1997. Bailey expects the construction lo be finished in February. The project will add 20 beds to the jail's capacity, increasing the number of beds from 74 to 94. The extra space will be for a minimum security work release program. The first annual debt payment for lhe $552,531 expansion is $70,382 and is in­ cluded in the 1998 budget. A Michigan Departnient of Corrections grant paid for $160,000 of lhe jail expansion. '", The costs tor the jail and city hall pay­ ments arc expected to make the 1998 bud­ get tight, he said. "We have an increase in the tax bate. an increase in revenues, but we’ve spent that increase in revenues by those two (jail and City Hall) right there." Financially. 1997 was a stable year for the county. Bailey said, with finances "right where we expected them." The county finished 1997 with budgeted revenue and expenses equaling $8,295,466 and a projected fund balance of $859.013. Proposed 1998 revenues arc $8336.150 and anticipated expenditures arc pegged at $8,434,737. "We've got $8 million of budget and $1 million in reserve (projected at the end of 1998)... We're right where we should be." Bailey said, commenting that it is not ex­ cessive for the county lo have lhal much funding in reserve. "Our department heads have dune a good job. Il goes back to that again, and our courts, our judges. They all need praise. There have been very little overruns in A new county land use plan and a new address ordinance were important accom­ plishments of the year. The land use plan "hadn't been updated in many, many years." Bailey said. The new county address ordinance will have an important impact on the safety of citizens by helping emergency services per­ sonnel to be able to locale residences and businesses more easily when help is needed. In lhe next five years, address numbers and road names will be changed to make them consistent, affecting nearly 9.000 of the county's approximately 22.000 housing units. "Nobody was more shocked than me to read the headlines and read where now they arc saying it's possibly as high as almost half will have lo have address changes," Bailey said. Although he doesn’t question the actual need for the changes, he said, "that was never the intent" to have such a massive change when commissioners approved the ordinance. "I don’t know if I would have voted for it. 1 would have had to talk to a lot more people. Some people are having a real problem with that right now. When you hold public hearings and say we arc going to be doing some (address) changes mainly around lhe lakes and... main roads and now you say half lhe county is going lo have a new address, something wasn't presented right somewhere... something was very misleading." Bailey said once it was discovered that the changes would be so extensive, another round of public hearings should have been held. "I think you have to come back to the people and say. 'look we found out this and this and this.'" Commissioners also tackled a problem Judge Shaw and Bob Nida work real close with the board and... tfork real hard to keep it (the cost) down. We have lo take care of lhat no other county board has actually had lo face: gypsy moths. A number of years ago. commissioners set aside $10,000 for a gypsy moth fund after they had been warned by the Michigan Slate University Cooperative Extension Service in Barry County that gypsy moths would be a fu­ those problems and there arc costs in­ volved. but yet they’ve worked real hard to keep it down. I'm not saying they didn’t in the past, but I know they arc pulling a lol of effort fc»rward now so wc have a better handle on it." he said. One of the biggest, unexpected issues of the year resulted in filing a lawsuit Dec. I against engineering firms and contractors who designed and built the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System in the Delton area. The system’s treatment plant has not consistently functioned propprly since it was built in 1993. ture problem in the county as they have elsewhere. The original $10,000 fund never had to be tapped, because the gypsy moth -infestation never fully materialized. But. that changed last summer as several gypsy moth "hot spots" emerged, leaving frus­ trated citizens in those areas with defoliated trees and moth droppings to bool. In large numbers, gypsy moths can completely de­ vour tree foliage. To get a head start on the problem for 1998. commissioners in Barry and Allegan counties have joined forces to split lhe cost of hiring a gypsy moth coordinator. budgets." Bailey said. "Some of the areas that have had trouble in the past, (such as) the child care fund. vation) resolved by spring. What 1 would like to do before the end of this year is to accept the bids and set tlic contracts and set a date." Bailey said before Christmas. "I went back into the old archives of all the board meetings from years ago. and even in those days they still had problems with the shelter of one sort or the other..." In the disappointment category. Bailey said a workshop retreat for counly commis­ sioners was never held as planned during 1997. The board had decided to leave its famil­ iar surroundings for a day or day and a half earlier in the year to learn more about each commissioner’s personal views pertaining to expectations, possible changes, new programs, etc: to liavc an opportunity for "team building" and discussions about goals for the county's future and ideas for The largest purchase of the year for the Barry County Board of Commissioners was buying the Hastings City Hall, located in the upper left hand comer of this photo. The county was interested in the property because of its dose proximity to county buildings, such as the courthouse in the center of the photo, and to acquire additional parking spaces to fulfill city requirements. The coordinator, hired through the Barry Conservation District, will administer a gypsy moth suppression program which will involve submitting a grant to the Michigan Department of Agriculture lo try to rid the areas of gypsy moth infestation. Regarding aerial spraying to combat gypsy moths, the Conservation District will assist in the preparation of cost share requests and applications on an annual ba­ sis, as well as administering lhe cost share terms and the sub-contracting procedures required for spraying. Local governmental units are responsible for all costs associated with the spray pro­ gram and the expense associated with the counties* equalization and data processing departments production of mailing labels for all property owners within the targeted spray areas. Barry's share of the coordinator's expendi­ ture is $20,500. Qypsycn»oths arc "going to infest more and more areas, not just in Barry Counly but the state of Michigan." Bailey said. "The moths actually travel from the north­ cast and arc moving across the country "There's not an easy solution. It's aggra­ vating to landowners." he said. Enhancing county-wide economic devel­ opment has been on the minds of commis­ sioners this year. Commissioners have heard a number of ideas to bring more businesses into the counly and help existing ones, but no ac­ tion has been taken on a specific plan. One of the year’s disappointments, Bai­ ley said, was lhat "economic development didn't move as fast as the board had hoped." However, al lhe County Board's last meeting of lhe year, commissioners voted to hire former State Representative Robert Bender of Middleville to help move the economic development process forward. Bender's newly formed company. Bender & Associates, will prepare a report by the end of April of economic development op­ tions, based on confidential interviews that will be conducted with each commissioner. Bender also will present a proposed budget for an economic development plan. Bailey called economic development "an­ other one of the tough situations of: where docs government belong*? Where don't we belong? I can give you good arguments on both sides, should we be involved or should wc not be involved. "Commissioner (Tim) Burd has made some excellent points when he said, what business do wc have in lhe economic de­ velopment?* Burd's example. Bailey said, is the for­ mer Delton Locomotive industry which re­ ceived a large state grant with the county's help. "The thing (Delton Locomotive) went belly up and here you arc... If a guy can't gel his money from a bank that is in lhat business (of loaning money), what busi­ ness docs government have? Wc'rc not in the banking business, h's obvious we (actually a former board) didn't make a good choice on that." Another disappointment was lhal no progress was made to renovate the county animal shelter, despite attempts to advertise for bids from contractors. Bailey said. "That is a disappointment. It's more than a disappointment. It's a frustration. "We're still trying to find a contractor to go in and do the block and concrete work. We've had a wonderful fall for building, if wc could have got it in there." he said. "I've had a lot of people say 'Jim Bailey you made lhe statement that it was going lo be done' and the only thing I couldn’t predict was that wc would have this much trouble getting a contractor to do the con­ crete and block work. Wc arc working on it. It was advertised for bids. Wc did get a bid in. hut the bid wc got in was almost what we had dedicated (financially) for the whole project." Several "good" bids were submitted for the animal slicker work when the project was in the talk stage, but instead of accept­ ing those bids, lhe county board voted lo advertise for bids to allow opportunities for others to bid on the renovation," Bailey said. By the time the bidding process was over, the lower bidders said they were "stretched way out" because of the abun­ dance of construction work available "and a lot of demand for their skills right now. "I'm looking with a very positive atti­ tude lhat we’ll have it (anima) shelter reno­ economic development. The board voted lo hire Dr. Lynn Har­ vey. a Michigan Slate University profes­ sor. to facilitate the workshop. Harvey also is a Cooperative Extension specialist in state and local government. As it turned out. Harvey was not able to lead the workshop retreat because his col­ league had quadruple by-pass surgery and the event was never scheduled. "I think it's important (lo still have the retreat)." Bailey said. "The cohesiveness of our board is proba­ bly better than it has been. Everybody still has their own ideas, which is lhe way it should be. but 1 think everybody works through their problems belter now. It took a couple of years of stepping here and there... A lot of us were new as commis­ sioners and a lot of us were new as far as relationships with each other." he said. "But. all in all, I think we respect every­ body's decisions a little more now. You get an understanding of why they feel so strong about (a particular issue). Some have very strong areas that they have issues with. 1 can appreciate them all. It took awhile sometimes to understand why they felt that way or where they were coming from. "I think as a board we do that better, all of us together," Bailey said. SLAYING, continued from page 1 Hokanson's criminal record indicates only a "couple of traffic altercations" and child suppon. said Quinn. An open murder cluirgc leaves open the questiSIl of lhe degree of murder, first or second degree, until decided al trial by the judge or jury lhal licars lhe case, said Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley Monday. "First degree murder is punishable by mandatory life in prison without parole," Crowley said. "Second degree murder is punishable by up lo life in prison or any term of years and is siAject to possible pa­ role." Svoboda had lived in the Hastings area since the age of 15 when his family moved here from Charlevoix in 1967 and pur­ chased the convenience store they called Svoboda's Market at M-79 and Charlton Park Road. After attending Howe and Roosevelt Mil­ itary Schools, he graduated from Hastings High School in 1970 and married Donna McCollum in 1971. He was an avid out­ doorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and summer sports and he was a member of the North American Fishing Qub and spent his winters al Lake Panasoffkce, Fla., the past several years. One acquaintance who asked to remain anonymous, said Svoboda liked socializing with his friends. "He always wanted his friends around. He hated being alone anu he liked having his friends to talk to," said lhe man. "He was a very smart person, that’s lhe sad thing. He actually had a very good head on his shoul­ ders." (See related story) Services for Svoboda, whom pastor Kevin Shorkey said "will be remembered sweetly," were held al Wren Funeral Home where there was standing room only Mon­ day. TOP STORY, continued from page 1 trosc on lhe road lo the Silvcrdomc, where they dropped a 6-0 heartbreaker to Muskegon Oakridge in the slate Class CC final? The sad saga of Ruth Walsh and her fam­ ily received a great deal of attention in March when Circuit Judge James Fisher sentenced her to take depo pravera, a birth control medication, because he felt she seemed incapable of taking care of children. Her youngest son had dro.vned the previous summer, he believed because of her inabil­ ity to keep an eye on him. The Walshes later in lhe year learned lhat they may-lose their children altogether because of accusa­ tions of abuse and neglect. The Maple Valley vole was amazing be­ cause past efforts to pass a bond to build additions and make renovations to the school buildings all had failed. But a new superintendent. Clark Volz, and a solid campaign to gel rid of portables turned the trick. The continuing story of Larry Hess had been taking more disturbing turns in 1997. lhal gays and lesbians should have the same rights and anyone else. Opposition occurred in lhe form of a local retired pastor who maintained lhat homosexuality is a The Bob Casey story was another of the many sad ones in 1997. A former teacher and school board member, he ran success­ fully lo get back on the board in June, but shortly afterward look his own life. Honorable mention selections included the troubles of and lawsuit against lhe Southwest Barry Sewer project, the contro­ versy over character education in Hastings schools, the two major storms in June and in October lhat left thousands without power and played havoc with roads, the struggle for the City of Hastings and Hast­ ings Township to reach an agreement on extending water and sewer to the new Star Elementary School, and Middleville’s big sports successes, making it to the slate semifinals in wrestling and lo the second round of the post-season football playoffs. After his worldwide publicity for being ac­ cused of stalking a classmate, he was charged with making harassing telephone calls, but was acquitted. Most recently, he was accused of sexually assaulting a 7-yearold girl on a playground. Barry County's attempts to implement an address ordinance was live result of prob­ lems for emergency personnel in locating residences with confusing addresses or no visible numbers traffic. As much as 35 lo 40 percent of Barry County addresses could have to be altered as a result. Star Elementary School. Hastings* first new school in more than a quarter of a cen­ tury. opened its doors in August. Other schools, such as St. Rose. Northeastern. Southeastern and Central elementarics. got facelifts and addition:;. The First Friday program labeled most controversial ever included three West Michigan ministers who told the audience Keep Informed Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Wednesday. December 31, 1997 LETTEK2S...frcfn cur readers Know Your Schools: by Carl Schoereel, Superintendent Information about the Hastings Area School System Reader questions global warming as myth theory To the editor: In a letter lo the editor published in the Dec. 24 edition ol the Banner. Charles Cur­ tis «»l Freeport suggested that the global warming crisis is a myth. It appears to us that something is hap­ pening that deserves careful attention from climatologists and scientists around the world, medical personnel, farmers, botanists, biologists and those who love Wc note lhat storms are becoming more ally suitable for tanning, respiratory ill­ nesses and asthma are increasing, and hurri­ canes and tornadoes arc gelling more unpre­ dictable Something is changing, and wc need to listen lo our Earth, perhaps telling RESCUE, continued from page 1 donned swimsuits in a small brick building situated on the shoreline of Gun Lake, walked out onto the ice. jumped into the lake, and climbed out again. "It was cold, but not nearly as cold as you'd think.” McKcough said. Waler temperatures were actually wanner than lhe us lhat she can't handle the extra fossil fuel emissions, the destruction of her forests, the polluting of her streams, and the num­ ber ol automobiles, trucks and airplanes spewing poison into the atmosphere. Most scientists, except those associated with ultra conservative think tanks, believe that global wanning is real. D. James Baker, administrator for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, says that "There's a belter scientific consensus on this (global warm­ ing) than on any issue I know — except In 1995. 2.(XM) international scientists predicted lliat by lhe year 2100. greenhouse gases will cause the temperature lo rise by about six degrees Fahrenheit. By contrast, the global temperature was only nine de­ grees cooler during the ice age when the northern part of tlie United States was cov­ ered with a half mile thick layer of ice. According to lhe Washington Post Weekly Dec. I. Harvard Professor and No­ bel Laureate John Holdren told a recent White House Conference on Global Wann­ Baker, and several others discussed what to do about lhe couple, whose vehicle only minutes earlier had slid down a long, steep embankment off Patterson Road and into ing lhat "Under business as usual, we'll reach carbon monoxide concentrations that haven't been seen on this planet for the last 50 million years. We will have achieved that in the geological blink of an eye. ex­ posing. as we do it. natural systems to the rate of temperature change faster than at any time in the last 10.000 years." Wallace Brocckcr. oceanographer at tire pond. lite car was sitting at a 45-degree angle in the pond, its engine submerged in the Columbia University, notes. "Far from be­ ing self-stabilizing, lire Earth's climate sys­ tem is an ornery beast which overreacts surrounding air. Less than a year later. McKcough remembered his foray into Gun Lake as he. • water. Me Keough decided there was a "real probability" lhat rescue personnel wouldn't arrive in time to save the couple. "We gotta go get ’em." McKcough told even to the small nudges." Brocckcr is speaking of the potential for initial climate changes to spur even greater change. Warming could cause climate changes that the others. McKcough took off his shoes and coal, took his wallet out of his pocket, pul a hammer he’d grabbed from his truck into his front pocket, and waded out into the cold water. Six feet out. the water began to get deep and McKcough started swimming. He arrived at lhe car. climbed on the back could in turn lead lo the slowing or stop­ ping of the North Atlantic oceanic "con­ veyor bell.” This conveyor, with a flow from lhe Gulf Stream lo Europe. In the Norwegian Sea. heal from the sea is trans­ ferred to lhe air. so lhe water becomes saltier and denser and falls to the ocean floor, setting up a current lhal circulates around lhe world. Warmer temperatures in the high latitudes could slow the evapora­ tion process; mountain glaciers and polar icc could melt, infusing lhe Norwegian Sea with fresh waler. The pool of northern wa­ ler would not become as dense as it gets today, and the density differential lhat drives lhe conveyor would be lessened. Without this transport, fisheries would col­ lapse and Europe might be plunged into a mini-ice age. Furthermore. one climatic surprise may trigger cascading surprises. Princeton re­ searchers have suggested that a weakened conveyor could undermine lhe ocean's ca­ pacity to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. As ocean circulation slowed, the seas would absorb much less carbon dioxide, leaving more of the heat trapping gas in lhe atmosphere lo feed further wann­ ing. according lo World Watch. Novcmbcr/Dcccmber 1997. Mr. Curtis, in his letter last week, quoted "Citizens for a Strong Economy." There arc certainly economic costs to reduc­ ing our dependence on fossil fuels. How­ ever. even larger than the costs will he the opportunities. Creating a less carbon-inlcnsivc energy system would .rente billions of dollars of business and millions of jobs, making and installing devices lhat effi­ ciently use renewable resources, like sun­ light and wind, into useful forms of en­ ergy. We commend the United Nations spon­ sorship of the Conference on Global Warming and believe that solving global problems together with other nations is the only way lo go. James and Ruth Pino Nashville equal to 100 Amazon Rivers, brings heal Know Your Legislators end. took out his hammer, and smashed out the glass in lhe rear window. He looked in the vehicle and asked the couple if they were all right. The woman indicated she was all right, but said she thought her husband had had a stroke. "After lhat it seemed only a second- before lhe woman had her head peeking out the windog/." McKcough said. McKcough cleared the window of some remaining shards of glass, pulled the woman out onto the rear of the car. and noticed for the first lime lhe presence of Baker, w ho had also swum out lo the car. While Baker tended to the woman. McKcough turned lo the task of getting the woman's husband out. "The waler level was up to his nose." McKcough said. "I could hear him gurgling water." McKcough leaned through the back window into the car. grabbed the man's shoulder and tried lo dislodge his body from behind the steering wheel, The man's wife informed McKcough that she had taken off her husband's seal belt. McKcough tugged again, finally freed the man from his seal, and dragged him into the back seat. US.Sanate Spancar Abraham, Republican, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Carl Lavin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Pater Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1122 Longworth House Office Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423, phone 3960030. Vomon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Inring, Cartton, Woodtand, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township Ind a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District Office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (618) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 306 Cannon House, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 South Cochran Ave., phone (517) 543­ 0055. District field representative Sara Linsmeier. President's comment line: 1-202-456-1111. Capitol Information line for Congress and the Senate: 1 -202-224-3121. See RESCUE, cent, page 14 Gov. John Engler, Repubican, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-3400. Stale Senator Joanne Emmons, Republican, 23rd District (al of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-3760. State Reproeentative Terry Geiger, Republican. 87th District (aM of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014. Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842 HastingsBaNNER Ikx'oled to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Public Opinion: Holiday spirit remains alive and well in our schools In keeping with the holiday spirit of giving, students and staff members of the Hastings Area School System have been involved in several projects that have helped area residents and needy families have a happy holiday season. At Hastings High School, the Student Council sponsored a Canned Food Drive in con­ junction with the first home basketball game on Friday, Dec. 19. Any guest who brought three canned food items to the game that night was admitted for a reduced ticket price and the* dance after the game also benefited charity. In addition, the Student Council adopted a family through LOVE. Inc. and is conducting a on­ going penny drive for charily. Also at the High School, the Key Club mem­ bers collected canned food for needy families by caroling, while students active in the Business Professionals of America collected mittens and gloves for less fortunate youngsters. The FFA Club also conducted a canned food drive, and like the Key Club, adopted a family through LOVE. Inc. The Internet Club students participated in the community Christmas by decorating a tree on lhe Barry County Courthtmse lawn while the Health Occupations Students of America did Christmas caroling at lhe Battle Creek Veterans Hospital, decorated ctmkies with lhe residents of Thornapple Manor, and also adopted a family through LOVE. Inc Of course, a very important pan of helping lhe community's residents enjoy the holiday season is the Christmas Parade, and lhe mem­ bers of the Hastings High School and Middle School bands provided holiday music for parade watchers again this year, as has been the tradition for many years. Students and staff members in six teams at Hastings Middle SchtMil also collected canned food for distribution to needy families in Barry County through churches and LOVE. Inc., anil in other holiday activities, some of lhe eighth grade students made cookies for distribution to area caregivers and one sixth grade team made holiday wreaths for the residents of Thoanappie Manor. The collection of canned goods is a project lhat also was big in lhe elementary schools this year. Students and staff meipbers at all five ele­ mentary schools collected food for needy fami­ lies. which was distributed through LOVE. Inc., or al Pleasantview School, was put with turkeys donated by the School's Parent-Teacher Oiganization to make holiday baskets fur needy families. Southeastern School students and staff mem­ bers also worked together on collecting gifts f&r needy families in the area, and Southeastern Student Council members and principal Chrik Warren distributed Christmas cards made by all Southeastern students to lhe residents of Tendercare Nursing Home and Thoniapple Manor. In addition, the Southeastern School staff members has adopted one of the School's fami­ lies which experienced a house fire a few weeks ago. The same tragedy also happened to a fail ;’y whose children attend lhe new Stir Elementary Schtxil. so the Star School staff col­ lected fix'd for lhe family's Thanksgiving din­ ner and collected clothes, toys, and food item* to help bring joy to the family's Chrism* observance. • At Central School, the Student Council col­ lected food items and money for an "adaptor family, apd then Student Council member. in*d the money to po shopping fur the family. Nor lo be outdone by lhe students the Central .School Maff members also collected money and foot items, and prepared baskets for distribution to three needy families (hrnofft LOVE. lac. All of for employees of the Viking GwporatioR. to School's business partner, and each of to thto fifth grade classnxwns went earning in down­ town Hastings. Northeastern School students and staff nww bers also donated items to help area families ia need, and the Northeastern School staff "adopt­ ed" two families lo help through LOVE, ladbuying presents and providing a Chritoms fbdi basket for each family. n Holiday music is one of the nicest things about this time of the year and many of to School System’s students have been spentog time sharing their musical talents with to school district's residents by performing for several of the local agencies, clubs, and orgaaizatiom. Often, lhe performance turned into a “sng-a-long" as residents joined to todenfe a their favorite Christmas carols. These examples of the projects and activity conducted in the schools illustrate to rnmpm sion and generosity that the students and toff members have for thorn leu fortunate ton themselves, and a sincere desire to make Maa happy Thanksgiving, a very Merry Chriatmto and a most Happy New Year for all. ■ Write Us A Letter: ; The Hastings Banner welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but'• there are a tew conditions that must be met before they will ba puMahed. ■' The requirement are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone ' number provided for verification. All that will be printed la the writer's name and community of residence. 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A D-wison ol J-Ad Graptwcs me 1952 N B/oadway Hastings Ml 49C58-0602 (616) 945 9554 John Jacoba PiFstdeni Joyce Ryan Treasurer Frederic Jacoba Vice President Stephen Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young /Editor) Eiame Gilbert /Assistant Etston Shelly Sulser Helen Mudry Cmdy Smith Marv Warner James Jensen Mandy Habel Ruth Zachary Tommie • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Easey. Dm Zyistra. Hastings: Caledonia: That Jon Benet Ramsey story would have to be lhe biggest thing;" "I think it was the ‘Stand in the Gap* meeting of the Promise Keepers at the Washington Mall, where they demonstrated their goal of rebuilding lhe nation by strengthening the family." Terry Marriaaa, Debra Jeffery, Janke Middleville: Nashville: Hast lags: "Probably the death of Princess Diana. She was very popular. She was a good "The story about the accident at Felpausch. Il was very sad.” Allen. CussAed ads accepted Mor day through Oddy Bam to 5 30prr Scon Ommen Jerry Johnson SdCi^day B 30 a m Noon Cmdy O Neill Dan Buetge Subscription Rates: $25 per year in Barry County $27 per year in adjoining counties $29 00 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 The death of a princess — Diana." person. Her death was uncalled for." — Lady Di aad �The Hastings Banner — Wednesday, December 31. 1997 — Page 5 SCHOOLS, continued »»l .1 neu Hast mgs High School web site oh tlie Internet. ■ Not one to rest on these laurels, school Superintendent Carl Sehocssel announced i0 November that the district wants to build a new soccer field lor a projected cost of S20CUXM). Money will have to be raised via grants aid donations. Tlie district's budget this year was stretched lo its maximum with the addition of the new elementary After repealed failed attempts to obtain operating millage for the new additions at lhe middle school and Central Elementary, the district opted to not even ask for millage lo operate the new school, and this year is having lo dip into its savings to the tune of over half a million dollars in order lo keep its $20.6 .million budget balanced. The budget took an additional hit when ijjc stale stopped funding for adult Students at Pleasantview take advantage of the new computer lab installed as part of a massive technology upgrade at all of the schools. education, with lhe result that the adult education program in Hastings is now hut a ghost of its former self. It would have been nice, administrators thought, to have the state fork over the $551,192 the district feels it is owed as part of a Supreme Court decision ruling (hat the state does not adequately fund Special education programs it mandates. But legislators arc still fine-tuning an .agreement by which the money would he juud btek to districts across the state over a I O-ycar period. *' Slate legislative actions have affected other concerns of the district this past year as well. A new graduated licensing program required the district lo increase lhe amount .of driver's training instruction it gives to students. However, parents look a hit when ■the legislature said school districts as of next April arc not required lo provide driver's education to students. Hastings opted to continue its program, but will charge a pcr-sludcnl fee of $ 150. ' The new law also requires students to take a driver's test. The Barry Intermediate School District and former driver's training instructors Ernie Strong and Tom Maurer rode lo the rescue, forming a testing center at the BISD. where students can obtain testing for a fee that will probably be less expensive than fees charged by private companies doing the testing. New "Schools of Choice" legislation allowed parents to send their children to any school district within lhe same intermediate school district, if the districts opted lo join the new program. . Hastings opted not to join, preferring instead to have an informal agreement with Delton Schools to allow students in and out of the Hastings and Delton districts without requiring students to conform to school policy regarding transfers. But some considered the new informal policy unfair lo those wanting to transfer lo neighboring districts like Thornapple Kellogg and Lakewood, and finally, al least pne couple benefited from the school hoard's revised policy when the board voted lo grant their request lo have their daughter transferred to TK — a request that had been - ' The 'Good Deed Doer ot the Year" award goes to Chris Warren (right), principal at Southeastern, who raised S6.400 for new books for the library. On the left is library parapro Sandy Dilno. denied for several years previously. Tlie question over where students should be allowed to go to school created a lol of controversy in the district, and other issues also raised the hackles of some parents. The institution of all-day. alternatc-day kindergarten at most of the district's clcmeniancs was met with approval by some and strong disapproval by others, who complained that the district failed to consider the question long enough before making tlie change and also failed lo prove that the new schedule would be academically beneficial to kindergartners. Likewise, there was more than one letter to tlie editor regarding the district's plan lo study character education this fall. Some parents expressed fear that leaching "values"-to students would lead lo a reduction in parental rights and an unwanted governmental intrusion in areas lhal should be the perogativc of parents. Others, including some educators, said they felt basic "valued attributes'' should be taught to students as a means of improving lhe school environment and later, when the students are grown, lhe community A special committee assigned to study the issue continues to meet. Some issues only affected a few. but still engendered controversy. A Bedford Road . couple continues to feud with the district over whether their daughter should be picked up at her house or a nearby bus slop. Tire couple claims it is not safe for the 6-ycar-old to walk to lhe stop: the district's transportation committee thinks it is safe and does not want lo add another slop to an already congested area of stops. Hint matter is wailing further input from the stale Department of Education. Tlie district also struggled with the constitutional protections of U.S. citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures versus the rights of students to a safe educational environment as it instituted its first-ever series of canine dog searches for drugs, alcohol and weapons. The first search, this December, turned up minute amounts of marijuana in three vehicles. And once again administrators and sclxxil board members had lo wrestle with lhe problem of whether suspension and expulsion is lhe optimum answer to student discipline when a 10-year-old boy carried a knife to school and was subsequently pul on long-term suspension. Probably lhe saddest event of the year was the death of Robert Casey, who became despondent after hip replacement ’Good Doobie of the Year* awards go to former driver's education instructors Ernie Strong (left) and Tom Maurer, who went through training to administer new driver's tests required by the state, and the Barry Intermediate School District, which provided the training site. fanner Larry Haywood was appointed to serve in his place. Probably sonic of the most uplifting events this past year, at least for those who attended, were professional development workshops sponsored by lhe Barry Intermediate School District. Dynamic RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN surgery and look his life shortly after being elected to the Hastings School Board. Dairy NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICES: MOffTOAGE FOAECLOSUftt SME THS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WIL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in lhe condition ol a mortgage made by Mark L Seyfaert, A Momed Atan and Caroline A Seyben. hit wilt to Mortgaae Hut ol Kalamazoo, Inc., Mortgagee, dated August 3. 1995 and recorded on August 15, 1995 in Libor 637. on Page 617. Barry County Records, Michigan, and wot assigned by mesne ottignmentt to COMERICA BANK, successor by merger to Comerica Mortgage Corporation as assignee, by an assignment dated July 31, 1997, which was recorded on September 15, 1997 in Document Number 1001540, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe date thereof lhe sum of One Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Seventeen ana 20/100 dollars ($132,917.20), including interest at 7.875% per annum Under the power of sole contained m sad mort­ gage and the staMe m such cose made and provided, notice is hereby gwen that said mortgage wiH be fore­ closed by a sole of me mortgaged premises, or some port of lhem. at public venue, at Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan at I 00 o'clock I "d approved ■ NOTICE IS HBOY OVEN that on Thundery, dwory 15, 1998, al 11.00 o'clock in lhe forenoon, jdie ccurmouw al 220 Wtti Stolt Sheet, in the City NortUml 1/4 of Section Amrco Eart akmg tod North Sedion kne 453 00 krt IP 01-6024037 MAMSTKH SAMNGS BANK. FSB 201 Eort State Sew (1/81 PM. on January 22, 1998 Said premises ore situated in TCWNSHIP OF HOPE, Barry County. Michigan, and ore described at Commencing at the East 1/4 post of Section 33. lawn 2. North Range 9 West Thence North 89 degrees 25 minutes 20 seconds West. 1184 30 feet along the East and West 1 /4 line of said section 33 to the poml of beginning. Thence continuing North 89 degrees 25 minutes 20 seconds West. 48000 feet along said east and West 1/4 line of said Section, Thence South 00 degrees 07 minutes 23 seconds East. 1321 00 feet parallel with the North and South 1 /4 line of said section. Thence South 89 degrees 25 min­ utes 20 seconds East, 480 00 feet parallel with said East ond West 1 /4 line of said section. Thence North 00 degrees 07 minutes 23 seconds West. 1321 00 feet parallel wrfh said North ord South 1/4 line said Section to the point of beginning reserving the Northerly 33 00 teet for highway purposes The redemption period snail be 6 T-onth(s) horn the date of such sole unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dote of such sole Dated December 11 1997 COMERICA BANK FOR it-FORMATION PLEASE CALL (248) 642 4202 Trott A True PC Attorneys for COMERICA BANK Ml 50 Telegraph Suite 100 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 Fife No 97119332 (1/8) ItCrXt OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS, default has been mode in the terms and conditions ol a car twin mortgage mode by Raymond I. Guild Jr. and Mercedes A. Guild, husband and wife. Mortgagors, to Woodhams Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation. Mortgagee, doted Rte 28th day ot April, A.D., 1994 ana recorded in the Office ol the Register ol Deeds for the Counly of Barry and State ol Michigan, on the 28th day of April, A.D., 1994, in Uber 603 on Rages 244-249, which soid mortgage was thereafter on, to wit the 28th day of ApriL A.D., 1994, assigned to the Traverse Mortgage Corporation, a Michigan corporation, and said assignment was recorded on the 28th day of April, 1994, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for soid County of Barry in Liber 603 on Page 250, ond WHEREAS, the amount doimed to be due on soid mortgage as ol the date of this notice is the sum of Fifty one Thousand Thirty-Two and 28/100 dollars ($51,032.28), for principal and interest, and WHEREAS, no suit or proceeding* at law or in equity hove been instituted to recover lhe debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, ond default havma been mode whereby lhe power of sole con­ tained in said mortgage has become operative. NOW THEREFORE, by virtue ol the power of sole contained in soid mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State ol Michigan in *uch cose mode ond provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday the 15th day of January, 1998, at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage wil be foreclosed at o sole at public auction to the highest bidder ot lhe east door ot lhe Courthouse in the City of Hastings, County of Barrv ond State of Michigan (that being the place of holding Circuit Court in said Counly), or the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay toe amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage with the interest thereon ot 9.180% per annum and ol legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law, and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its inter­ est in me premises. The premises described in said mortgage ore as fol­ lows: Property situated in the City of Hostings, County of Barry, State of Michigan, to wit: Lot Number 7 of Ammon Eaton s Addition to the Crfy. formerly Village of Hostings, according to the recorded plat thereof Commonly known as 634 S Hubble, Hastings. Ml 49058 Tax ID No 08-51-225-005 00 The redemphon period shall be 6 month* from the dote of such sole, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241a in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such SOte Doted December 4, 1997 Traverse Mortgage Corporation. Assignee of Mortgage CHARLES A FORREST. JR Attorney for Traverse Mortgage Corporation 703 E Court St. Flint. 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TH N 75 DEG 15 30 E 107 5 FT TH N 10 DEG 40 W 269 05 FT TO S U SD PLAT TH W 731 4 FT TO BEG EX COM AT NE COR SEC 34 TH N 89 DEG 0139 W AL N U SEC 34 420 85 FT TO A PT ON TRAVERSE U PODUNK LAKE TH S 50 DEG 59 23 W AL SD TRAVERSE U 98 2 FT TH S 46 DEG 03 21 W AL SD TRAVERSE U 226 32 FT TH S 89 DEG 01 39 E t>35 FT M/L TO A PT ON E U SEC 34 TH NLY 223 FT M/L TO POB Thn property n cur rentK zoned ’RE Rural Estate Residentuil District The applicant seeks rezoning to the R2 Single Family Residential District 2 Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission Let us give you a quote... on any joy, large or small. We have the equipment and PEOPLE to complete your job on time! j-Ad Graphics 1962 N. Bro«*»y HasUngi - 616-945*9654 PLEASE TAKE RJKTNEB NOTICE that the Land Use Plan. Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be exam­ ined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURHBI NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to recommend changes m the proposed ordinances and to make its recommenda­ tion to the Rutland Charter Township Board accordingly, cither at or foBowmg the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FUKTHEK NOTICE that upon seven (7) days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk the Township wiB provide necessar. reasonable auxiliary aids .ind services at the public hearing to individuals with disabilities (ndrvxJuals requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Ck-rk at the address or telephone number ksted below Ail interested persons are united to be present at the aforesaid time and place to take part in the discussion on the above projxised amendments Barbara Bedford. Clerk Rutland Charter Township 2461 Heath Road Hastings Michigan 49058 (616) 948 2194 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Wednesday. December 31, 1997 FINANCIAL FOCUS Mark D. Christensen fumabod by ___________ eSBeameJattmaMCe.__________________________ . Lower capital gains taxes: Everybody wins Which would you raiher do - spend your money, invert it. or pay taxes on it? Of count, most of us would prefer one of the first two op­ tions But thanks to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. the third option is now a little less painful. The Taxpayer Relief Act. signed Iasi August, essentially reduces the top tax rate on long-term capital gains to 20 percent - X percentage points less than the previous top rale of 2X per­ cent. That rate applies io gains on investments held more than IX months. While these tax cuts are good news, it's im­ portant to remember that the tex tail should not wag the investment dog In other words, just be­ cause texes are lower doesn’t necessarily mean you should sell an investment. However, you might want to take advantage of the lower rales to sell a stock if the outlook for that company has deteriorated, or if ihe suk would improve the overall balance or diversifi­ cation of your portfolio. If a large portion of your portfolio is invested in one stock, the tax cut gives you a tremendous opportunity lo bal- Worship fToflltfar...& the church of your choice. Weekly schedule of services are area Hastings churches for your convenience._____ FLEA!ANTVIEW FAMILY OMCa. 2401 Lacey Road. Dowfa*. Ml 4*080 416) 731-3021 rkuwk phoae. Sraduy Service: *30 ujb.. Suufay School 11:00 a.bl; Saafey Evaro* Prayer Tune 6«Witeiifa). BMe Study. 7.00 *.». QUIMBY UNITED WTMOMfT CHURCH M-79 ---- ■ nRawraqs. ma. rroBoa msusaui (616) MS-wn. Sunday School 10 •.to.; WonMp II a.a*.. Alter School Spacial Wifanfa). 4 pro. P.O Boa 63. Haste**. Ml 49031 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way. Rates Hanman. Ptetor. Suaday Servicaa: 9:45 a.m. Saaday Sdte Naur. 11 .-CO aro. Morutag Wentap Service; 6<® pro- Eveate Service; Wteetey: 7« p.m. Sarvicm for Aterite. Teens and Chridrua WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coam Grow Read. Ptetor Bea Her ring. Wherirhaii acceastete aad tetter Sunday School 9:30 aro.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.; Widen day 600 p.m. Youth Mamiags. teaior-Seteor High BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Hastings. Phone 943-3195. Sunday School 9:30 phone 941-2549 Gruyhill. Senior Ptetor; Rev. Rum MS-9121. Suaday - 9:45 (thMtem Church of God MMteg). Wedacaday eveate service 6:30 500 p.m. call the church office. ASSEMBLY OF Warian (grades K-5fo); Yote FeBovtkip 6:43 p.m. to 8:30 p.m (ptea 6-I2W) Thursday 700 ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd.. Haahngs. Ml 49031. Fateer Gate fohaaoa. Vicar. Phone WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Brouteuy. HtetowB. Ml 4*058. Fitter Cart LnrMirW. PMae 367-4061 or Durteae Pitted. *45-3*74. Wor­ tfop Services Stetey. 9:00 aro.. Rev. Kro Vuu0u; 11OO a m.. Rev Carl Litchfield. SUNDAY SCHOOL. 9:43 a m. for ail ages. 4-H. Moateyi 6:30 to 80 p.m. ■RLE STUDY Soaday. 3:00 p.m Cnutraiiif)1 Breakfast oa third Ttetey each irate IW a m., freewill offmag. We wetcoue you to our chare* tratoy wite the wwtote of CM’s Love. ami tee Item teip of paopte who care “Youth With a Message*'. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. SOS S. fcffcnow Fateer Charles Facher. Ptetor. lite) Mate 4:30 p.m.; Soaday Mamas 100 a m. aad 11:00 a.m ; CoafcMtoas Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. Attend the church ofyour choice ne^t Sunday. GRACE LUTHBAN CHURCH. 239 E Noete SL. Haath«s. Rev. Michati Autre. Ptetor Phone 94SMI4. Sunday. Jan. 4 -1.00 A U • •v >~ ■ - 1928 Buck of CouMtm Prayer NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'i CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fischer. Pastor. A wwsiina of R. Roue CmhoiK Church. Hasteags. Mass 3 state) eveamg 6:30 pro. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH, meetiag at Maple VaRry H«h School. Pastor Don Rcacoa. (317) 852-9228. Morning Cetehratw 10 a.m. Fellowship Time Before the Service. Nursery, duldrea's ministry, youth group, adah small group ministry, leader­ ship trainiag. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHOBBT CHURCH, corner of Greta and Chwch Manats. Dr. Bufford W. Coe. Patter Uta Stevens. Duuctar of Ovtera Education. Church phone: 616/645-9574. Barrier free huildu* srite elevator to aS floors. Broad­ cast of wonhip service over WBCH-AM 1220 at 10:30 aro. SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Cater FeBowriup 10:30 uro.; Wonhip 11:00 aro. wite chrid emu for urimte and todteen fora ^a 4. and Junior Chwch far On 3 fora 2nd grade; Mi-K Youfo Fellowship 4:00 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: Ptonuer Clute tor cuuunu wmunperaew uww num Grade 4:30 pro. Sunday. Jan. 4 Farewell Open Houk for Wayne and Kay Miner. 200 to 400 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 6 - Fpiphtt) Breakftet wite gnete tpaakcr. DeAan Dobbs, pastor of Canary Chapel aad Baafield United Mitenhn Churches 9:30 a m ■aaiaU) imted - caB 945-9374 for reaervateon by Monday. Jan. 3. Thursday. Jan. 8 - Commuauy Prayer Service 12:15 to 12:43 p.m. in Sanctuary. HASTINGS APOSTOLIC TABERNACLE. 302 E. Grmd St.. Hastings. Pastor David This information on worship services is provided by The Hastings Banner, the churches and these local businesses: WREN ITHWRAL NOME of Hastings riEXTAB mCORrORATEO of Hastings NATIONAL BANK of H ASTTTGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANTER Md RENtNDER 1952 N. Broadway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY 'Prescriptions' - 110 5. Jefferson - 945-5429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBERGLASS PRODUCTS. ITC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan achool in NaAville and Jacksonville, Ronda rairint in 1967. She moved (oDlinoiaia 1991. She was a aaember of lhe Uahed hMmdiat Chwch ia Nashville. She is aavived by a daa(hier-U-Uw, leeaae Firher or Homewood, IlliaoU; graadchUdrea. Julie Aadenoa oT Ouc^o, Illinois. PM1 aad Jodi Haber oT Ml PkaaaaL Bradley aad A^ Haher or Homewood. Illinois; many nieces end Graveside services were held oa Saturday, Dacmnhar 27. 1997 ■ Haati«a Riverside CrwHwy. Reverend Kcaaedi R. Vaghl offidaud. HASTINGS ' Radtritk L. '‘Kad’ Neutm | FIRST FRESBYTRRIAN CHURCH. 231 S. Brainy. Mkk^M «M <«I6) WMM O. Kaa Keller. PMor Sally C. Keikr. Dmcrn ot Nodi a Art Mdrool hire A. C»ra*rr. — - ■----- .---3uuuuy xiaaa -• j^etwrbbhr . Thurtey. Dec. 25- h it tec bmh day of a King! Keyence' Friday. Dae. 26 - Church office doaod. faatey. Dac. 21 - 9:30 a.m rad 11:00 a m. Srariey iminriag Wor­ ship Serviant. The 9:30 Service ia brawfcmt over WBCH - AM 1220 Nurtery it provided daring both Services. 10:30 a.m Coffee Hour m the Dining Room. No Youth FdfowtMi Matey Wednesday. Dec. 31 — Ringo Swmgo Square Dnnccrt. ■ Falhlrre E. (QMmh) Schaan wys born Match 6, 1956 tie HASnNOS - Roderick U -Rod' Newwa. *b*bb* **-—‘ — ft—1_____ 1^. AaMhakloneytewwteM Aauats haM more than one year but toes Ran IB months and a day (anduoMMter7/2W97) July 24. 194S. 29% Aauats hate tongar Ran 18 moteha end sold uRer SM^7 20%“ Aaeate porchmid alter 2000 and heM more Btan fare year* 19% Aaeate pirchaeod before 2000, marketed lo fee market in 2001 and held more Ran fare yaare . 19% 'Thane rate* apply lo ca>.tai gate on aacunaa*. “For taxpayers to te 15 percanl bracket twee gate may ba taxed al 10 percent. - STOCKS HASTINGS Mn. FUwr wsa bora Febraary L 190. lhe daoitaer ol Heary aad Aaaa (Holes) Newwe. She (radualed from Haadnfs HiRh School aad Westtro Michigan University. She uscht Hearings High School to im Sm aasmted CyJtBl GitoB Trk Sunday ST. ANDREW’S INDEPEN­ DENT ANGLICAN CHURCH. HOMEWOOD. ILLINOIS - Dorothy Lucil­ le Fnker. age 19. at Howewood. lUiaoti and Ineriy at Haauagi, psaaed away Moadsy. December 22. 1997 ia Homerrood. niiaois Mr. Newtoa wMOwaetfopcntororNewioa DiaribadM Company ia Hasti<K MM* ia Lian Criholic Omreh. Aauats held more Ran one year but laaa Fwn IB morehs and a day (and aoM after but bolore 7/2WF7) 20%“ THORNAPPLE VALLEY CHURCH. 2730 Wall Ltee Rd.. office ance your portfolio. For instance, people often accumulate stock through their employer, and lheir portfolios be­ come overweighed in that particular stock. Many of these people have been resistant to selling if 2X percent of their gains would be taxed. Lower lax rates, however, make this idea more appealing. The benefit of better diversifi­ cation could outweigh the cost of taxes, spread­ ing your assets among a greater variety of sucks will reduce the impact of an adverse de­ velopment in any one company Not only are the tax cuts good for investors, they're also beneficial for the stock market in general, because they increase the long-term after-iax return of growth investments such as common stocks and equity mutual funds. De­ spile this fact, some observers claim that lower capital gains taxes bring so many sellers into the market that they will drive the market down. It's true, lower rales will cause some investors to sell their stock, but many of these people will reinvest their pniceeds in other equities. In addition, many of lhe predictions of nega­ tive market consequences are based on history. The two instances in lhe post-Wreld War II era when capital gains taxes were lowered were in I97X and 19X1. Although the market did de­ cline in both cases, that period was matted by OPEC price hikes, rising inflation and a stagfla­ tion economy that likely had a bigger impact on financial markets than the capital gains tax cut. The Taxpayer Relief Act also created a num­ ber of saving incentives, including a complete overall of individual retirement accounts. These incentives should bring many new investors into the equity markets. Clearly, lower capital gains lax rales are good for everybody - individual investors. U.S. companies and the overall slock market. If you have questions about lhe new lax rales and how they might affect your investments, consult your tax adviser and investment profes­ sional. Th« following pric«s are from the cloaa of buainasa last Tuaaday. Reportad changes are from the pre­ vious week. I .. + 4*fe 83'/s ATBT + 31/. 81‘/» AirwrttBCft -‘/w 42"/» AnhfaUBBf*Busch -2 34"/w ChSEnorgy 43</> + ’Vw 86*fw Coca Cola Wl. -IVa 0 « N Financial —'/a Dow Chemical ev/w -1'/a Exxon -1 ’fts 26,/w Family Dollar + •/« First RnanciH Bancorp W-1’/h 47 Fort SVll* -4”/w General Motors -'h 4O'/< Hastings Mfg. -1Y» 102*/< IBM -8’/» 57»/t JCBsnnoy -'h os*/Johnson A Johnson 10”/w Kmart 49*11 KoBogg Company + 'h 46'A McDonaM’s 43>/t -I’/te Soars — 11’/» Simpson Industries ♦•fa 17’f. Southeast Mich. Gas + ’/» 8'/w Spartan Motors 34 ♦ 1’ft TCF Financial Upjohn 36”/n Gold 291.15 Silver 834 Dow Jones Ind Ave 7792.41 Volume 448,000,000 Quality Printing ...depends on experience and equipment. • Let Us Quote Your World Cail The Experts: Bill Love and Steve Steward J-Ad Graptka, tic. 945-9554 Ceatral «19ts, HareiaRS Mooee Lodge M2S. Hareiap Maaeaic LodRe H2. Royal Asch. Royal Coremeadry, Royal Order or Joaan aad Baale Creek Shrim. He has wiarered la Florida for the past else years. Mr. Newson wsa preceded ia death by Ids Ha to snrrivad by his wife, Oeraldim; a son, Roderick (Karea) Nawioa 0 oTHaariaRS; two m. Roae School BuildiM Knut' Dad's drib at Be VFW Poetia Nashville. I a mjoyed flshiag. ptayiag cards aad wotting < a Bvra-a- wa.s ouumuc ot .a, -an . rtraDvme uo a-------- wwpt* <m nuur- were held oa Friday. Home ia HasriMS. Friter Richard Vaito officiaed. Barial look place al d* DowiiaR Crmrary. Memorial caeaAadoaa way be made lo Be family. DaceariteryO, 1997 at lhe Lakeview Ometo y the VFW Post 41260 H------ W T—H f—^-4- HASTINGS - Harold Scon Svoboda, ape 45, of Hasrinpa. passed away, Uwisday, Decearber 25. 1997 at his home. Mr. Svoboda was bora oa December 31, 1951 iaChartevota.taaoaorChariesaad Jaae (Clark) Svoboda. He was raised ia Ou Ourievou area aad SReaded schools there. He weal oa k> aaead Howe A Rooeevek Military □cnoou 08*888 EffiOMusg nteiugi Htgo School ia 1970. His family had moved lo Hasliaes ia 1967 from Charievou. He was married lo Doam McCollum ia 1971, mairiaRe ended in divorce. Mr. Svoboda had various cmploymeat during his working life. He was aa avid outdoorsnun, enjoying espe­ cially hunting, fahiag and summer morn. I*. Svoboda was a srember of North Ameri­ can Firing Cub. He has wimered at Lake Paaeeonkae, Florida for die past several yean. Ha was preceded ia death bf his raiher. Nashville. Jdm UAonot III LAKE ODESSA - Mm Utbene m. aB> < was bon on May 11.1955 (Beehter)Uabcrse, Jr. He was ratoed toCartl ■ ood schools, graduating in 1973. He was a fanner his entire life. He waa dairy farmer aad was employed at the Eck It Fams. He wsa aa outdoors enthusiast He Mr. Svoboda is survived by his daughter, Jeaatoer Mimhe ef Nashville; three gtredchilUsbone, Jr. of drea; hto mother, Jaae Svoboda of Lake Paaaaoflkee. Florida md a sister. Susaa Merrill- Tackca of LeeabarR. Florida. Funeral services were held oo Monday, December 29,1997 at Wren Itoaenl Home ia Hearings- Pastor Kevin Shorkey officiared. Burial took piece at the BanyviUe Omee-y ia CasdMoa TowaaHp ot Barty County. Memorial ceaHtadoas may be made to Amtsiraa Haan Asaociatioe. Funeral services were held oa December 29. 1997 at Be Beeler too Township. �Pag* 8 — Tlw Hasting* Banner — Wednesday, December 31, 1997 Ann landers Qutotest room Dear Aaa LaaAm: Abmii five yean ago. yiv published a diuurbing euay called "The QuieteM n«im in Tnwn. " Il wax wntten in 1955 by Bill Kiley ot the ok) Uh Anfdev Minor New*. I have a hit of friend* who plan to drink lhemacNes into a *lupor on New Year'* Eve. so I though you should print this essay again. Maybe il will wake somebody up What do you ■ay. Ann? - Planning to Slay Sober in Chicago Dear Chicago The essay you have requeued made a powerful impression on my readers, and They have been expecting you. They knew that eventually you’d show up. It won t be pos­ sible for you to know wtui is happening, so I'm going io lake the liberty of filling you in. The beginning for you will be when you stag­ ger to your car. The beginning for them will be when a bulletin goes out on the police radio repivtiiy the location of a serious accident with instructions to proceed at once " You won't hear the sirens. The ambulance and police care will arrive together. They will check you over and pronounce you dead. A few curious motorists who heard the crash will stop their can and walk back to look at your broken, bloody body. Some of them will The ambulance driver will roll out a leather covered stretcher. The attendant will stuff your hands under your belt and grab you under lhe arms. The driver will take hold of your legs. You will be placed on lhe stretcher and covered with a Hanker They will drive you to lhe coroner's office, where a deputy ctmmer will wheel yist over lo a big scale. He will remove the blanket, shake his head and say. "Another one." Your clothes will be cut off wiih scisates. You will he weighed and measured. The deputy civoner will make a rected of your injuries, cover you up again and wheel you lo a small mom with while tile walls. There are hoses in lhat mom. Traffic victims are almost always a bloody mess. You will be cleaned up (as much as possible) and moved to a limg hall with several stretchers lined up against its pale green walls. In that hall are 41 crypts If il has been a slow evening, ytw will have a stretcher and a crypt all lo yourself. But if il's Christmas New Year's or Memorial Day weekend, you may have lots of company. They will go away and leave you there in the quietest mom in town. In an hour or so. they will come back and move you again. You will be placed behind a large glass window sn your wife or your hus­ band or your parents or friends can identify ytiu. Yim won't see the tsfiny and pain in their eyes, and il'i ju« as well. Nor will yiai hear lhe screams and sobbin, when they lower lhe sheet and ask. “Is this ynur husband... wife... son... daughter.. brinher... sisier... friend?" As I was saying, they are waiting for you lhe piilice. lhe ambulance crews, lhe coroners al lhe morgue and the rmeiicians They are ex­ pecting you. Remember this lonight. when you loss down lhal last dnnk and climb behind lhe oeenng wheel "A Cf>llniH»n of My Favorite Grms of rhe Day * is the prrfrti little Kift for that sprtial someone who is impossible to hery for. Semi a self-addrrssesl. long, business-size envelope ami a check or money nnljr fnr $5.25 (this in­ cludes postage ami handling) to: Collection, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box H562. Chicago. III. M6H-O5M (in Canada. $6.25). C«*yrigM 1997 Creston Syndicate, Inc. umn sound vaguely familiar, you have a good memory. They appeared last year. Not much about New Year's Day has changed, so thank you for allowing me to loaf a little. Let this coming year be better than all the others. Miw to do some of lhe things you’ve al­ ways wanted to do but couldn't find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories. Share a funny story with someone whose spirits are dragging. A good laugh can be very good medicine. Vow not to make a promise you don't think you can keep. Pay a debt. Give a soft answer instead of a harsh one. Free yourself of envy and malice. Encourage some youth to do his or her best. Share your experience, and offer support. Young people need nite models more than they need critics. Make a genuine effort to stay in closer touch with family and good friends. Resolve to stop magnifying small problems and shooting from the lip. Words that you have to eat can be hard to digest. Find lhe time to be kind r*d thoughtful. I'm too busy" is a lame excuse. All of us have the same allotment of lime - 24 hours a day. Give a compliment. It might give someone a badly needed lift. Think things through. Don't make rash judg­ ments. Forgive an injustice. Listen more. Be kind. Apologize when you realise you are wrong. An apology never diminishes a person. Il ele­ vates him. Don't blow your own horn. If you've done something praiseworthy. someone will notice eventually. Try to understand a point of vicu lhal is dif­ ferent from your own. Few things are HR) per­ cent one way or another. Examine the demands you make on others. Lighten up. When you feel like blowing your lop. ask yourself. "Will it mallei a week from today?* Laugh the loudest when the joke is on you. The sure way to have a friend is lo be one. We are all connected by <»ur humanity, and we need each other. Avoid malcontents and pes­ simists. They drag you down and contribute nothing. Don't discourage a beginner from trying something risky. Nothing ventured means noth­ ing gained. Be optimistic. The can-do spirit is lhe fuel lhal makes things go. and it makes you fun lo be around. Nobody likes a sourpuss. Go lo war against animosity and compla­ cency. Express your gratitude. Give credit when it's due - and even when it isn't. It will make you look good. Read something uplifting. Deep-six the trash. You wouldn't eat garbage, why put it in your head? Don't abandon your old-fashioned principles. They never go out of style, and they will serve you well. When courage is needed, ask yourself. “If not me. who? If not now. when?" Take better care of yourself. Remember, you're all you've got. Pass up that second help­ ing. You really don't need it. Vow to eat more sensibly. You'll feel better and look better, too. Don't pul up with secondhand smoke. No­ body has the right to pollute your air or give you cancer. If someone says. ’This is a free country.*' remind him or her that the country may be free, but no person is free if he has a habit he can't control. Return those bixiks you borrowed. Resched­ ule that missed dental appointment. Glean out your closet. Take those photos out of the drawer, and put them in an album. If you see liner on the sidewalk, pick it up instead of walking over it. Give yourself a reality check. Phoniness is transparent, and it is tiresome. Take pleasure in the beauty and the wonders of nature. A flower is God's miracle. Walk tall, and smile more. You'll look 10 years younger. Don't be afraid to say. "I love you ” Say it again. They are the sweetest words in the world And remember — if you have love in your life, it can make up for a lot of things you don't have. I hope this New Year is Lake Odessa N6ULIS Friends of the Library will omit their January meeting due to lack of urgent business. I^ikewood schixils convene on Monday. Jan. 5 after the Christmas vacation. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be held at Fellowship Hall between mmn and 5 p.m. for the first ol its I99K appearances in lhe Lake Odessa area for blood collection. Marian Durkee and others have recruited workers. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday. Jan. X. at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. James Reed will be the speaker, with his topic. ’The Formation of lhe Internet." The foul weather of Christmas Eve dampened the enthusiasm for people to cruise the streets to view the spectacle of luminaries somewhat, but the driving was worth the nsk. It seemed lhat even more of M-50 was lighted from Lakewood Baptist Church, around the curve of the high­ way. and east to Lakewood United Methodist Church was lighted homes and driveways along the way. Does anyone have a count of how many jugs were used? The Livermore-HickoryHoort triangle around the Myers Cemetery was lit with its customary brilliance, with lights lin­ ing Eaton Highway. Velie roads and the M-50 curve. Perry and Norma Stowell drove to Kent County Airport on Christmas Eve following lhe church service to meet son Tom Carter, wife and daughters from Minneapolis. On the same evening. Max and Phyllis Decker flew in from Florida and were met by daughter Julie VanHoof of Zeeland. Les and Virginia Yonkers were hosts to all their family on Christmas Eve. Some of their children, grandchildren and even a great-grand­ daughter went caroling in the neighborhood later in the evening. After more than four years of living on Johnson Street. Peter and Veda Keefe moved Saturday, using a rental truck and trailer to Portland. Ore Pete has worked there for three months while Veda remained here to continue her work with Horrocks Nursery of Ionia. Both are graduate landscape engineers. While here, they attended St. Edward's Church. The neigh­ bors will miss the nightly excursion of their canine McGee. The family of Robert Cobb Sr. gathered on Sunday. The Gariock families met on Saturday at the Big Rapids home of son Bruce. Most family members went a day early and stayed at a motel Copyright 1997 Creators Syndicate, Inc. in order lo see 12-year-old Brian’s hockey game at the Ferris Ice Arena in a tournament game against Detroit Redford. His River Rats team played a Rin Huron team on Saturday morning. Mrs. Ida Nickel of St. Ignace has spent much of the past week with the VanLaanen family. Gary and Kathy (Lathrop) Nickel of Nashville left Friday for Germany to visit their daughter. Nichole, and husband. Tom McMillen, where Tom is stationed with the military forces. Delbert and Judy Nickel of South Haven visited their mother and sister's family on Sunday. The mother of Fr. Tom Boufford died on the weekend. She resided at Ionia. Mrs. Mary Boufford was 74. Former resident Wanda Morgan. 74. of Remus, died Dec 20 She and husband Odell Morgan had lived here while she was employed at the Brown Corporation at Ionia. Their chil­ dren were June. Sharon. Carol. Fred. Donald and Arnold. Mr. Morgan had died in 1990. Her funeral was at Sheridan. Douglas and Susan Ressner of Beech Street are parents of a son. Samuel Thomas, bom al Si. Lawrence Hospital on Dec. 23. It is customary for steel workers to mount Christmas trees on the girders on skyscrapers. In like manner, someone (builders likely) mounted a lighted Christmas tree atop the wall of the new Family Center at St. Edward's Church. The G.R. Preu carried a Monday story that inp effective Jan. IK to become lobbyist for the Michigan Sheriff's Association. When elected. his four terms he has seen a SO percent increase in the number of deputies, instituted a driig enforcement team.which now operates with three other counties, and oversaw cnaaractitm of a new 150-bed jail to replace the 40-bed unit built ia 1956. In the 40 years, so many new rates had been instituted the old jail was breektog most of the rules. Juggel's successor will be appointed by a panel of county officials. * Jeanne Goodemoot Mulford is staying hire with either her aunt Marian Klein or her muA- Grand Rap»d* after selling her Rm Rock hotete. where daughter Melissa resides with her fondly and where son Robert Jr. attends G VSU. IHFTHCIEBILMITMMUK^ Thanks to MDA research the future looks brighter than ever Muscular Dystrophy Association MOHGAGE S*U - DM tea h> made iaAa 1-800-572-1717 Poopfo hefp MDA..J>KMa MOA hr&s people. f*--------- r 25. IVM.oxd filla I VIWT WTT I Oaobar 22. 1 Stan Htf ■any county •any County Coomoute aow state Rreet Hastings. Michigan 49051 w dm lany Camuy December 51. TO Ail BfTHffSTB AGENOES GROUPS AND BWONk me sou of taoagm to raw waa nra sa> am i • m the foootano propct < Michigan -51-060-002-00 pock Grant Housing Program for me purpose of Home dote of each eoto.twdawdi--------cordcno»*IMga 4003241a. iawhidi tn prom ant« en an me County ms CMC Homoenwr NwBsnaon Program aS Why every fisherman needs this map mm m me iMMnaon of angit «m>) omw-occump noma by me County for a toot CMC program cm of MUM mne homes are mom in Parry corny ano me inunm es M on- non effort Mi bring these homes mw comptenct Mtn hud's Doted: Dacombar 4.1997 JAOCF.GAMXR SuPe 2l5-2UI5O5e Conor Dr. SrwMaH. M 407*3K3 (20 M2 7020 -U transfer of me property. u the lost Stream Map * The-StiremMreaf Pww] eras camptaiad in 1995 after a tarty-year ettort by Howard Hiptoe. a formar Pwm Sites Protenor ProfeuorHitewtocceaftedn cretetog a map al Rte NpMte total poMfcte .a map that shows awry awn aid Wa. Ho pwisMnpy pioied by hand, tee location of 45.000 rates of streams onto a 3 x 5 The map soid extremity wwl-unM I was lost several years lata. the original drawing and printing MacMpaei aa lowded wito great iddaa waterB...reaay of toeen overprodct r« oeen made by mo aoove county atom ooaonents HgMy detailed map of ite kind. Thia new 4 foot by 4 loot Mirhapm termme te lakes on both peninenlm. That's MRI \MS And stale agencies were forced to keep Mr copies under kx* and key. The experts had always lotd Professor Hipbee Rial reprints wwe printed in nai-photogrxtiic bhie Then, in 1991. M the age of 91. Howard Higbee’s fream came true. Computers made it possible to reprint the map Hoidrig an updated map. Howard said. 1 never thought rd five to see this day * Then, by combining Prolessor Higbee's knowledge with computer technology - the STOEM1 MAP Of MICHIGAN was created FREE LOCATION GUIDEBOOK INCLUDED RAVE REVIEWS ltrs amannghr detaded and The few remaining dog-eared copm became a priiad fisherman's 'possession. Professor Higbee was ottered $400 for one ol his test maps larry county mn undertake me protect dttcflMd abovt Mtn Community Development Rock Grant tCtteCi funto, under Title I of me Homing and Commtrtty Development Aa of TfM The County is artvying to me Sort or Mcragm thR Bvry Comy and Mcneei Broun, in ret ofncteapaciY content to accept me MR action of me Federal Cours v at action h oraugnt to eneora color map AowavirtaaNyaN of toe 35,0A0 male, of cataestey hated Hirers 90 yeas I Revtew tecore K on meat me Move aom during nontoiDuPnm noun ano it avataote for puttee aommMon and copying upon request ProfeaMT HigiMw'ii Stream Map of MteMgM fo toe And and only Motart Vafey tut canY ever. b. yund on topographic maps’ JohnPrtarres OBSERVER-OISPATCH-Ubca 'If yafre foohng tor the moot definitive maps ever created deptchng every angle crete. nw stream. pond and lain ... tun 'Professor Higbee s Stream Maps' an without question the finest Howard titan! 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(a> mat me certMooon wet not m tea cmcuim by me c»ef executive officer or omer officer of appacant approved by The state of memgan. or (bi mat appacann emuronmentai review recore far me protect inmates omttaon of a required dedPon. finding or step applicable to me protect in me environmental review process Objections mutt be prepared and submRtK in accoreana wnn me required procedure Qi cm ton 9) . and may be addressed to cnmtme Cummins, mcregen sate Housing Development Authority imshoai. at P.O. lox «0R lansmg. Michigan O9B THIS HOLIDAY SEASON GIVE THE GIFT OF SIGN A DONOR CAM) TODAY. rum* Obtecnons to me release of funos on bases omer man mote stateo above wm not be conudereo by mshda no ootecoon received after January 26 1998 wiu be considered by M5H0A J-AD-GRAPHICS 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Micnaei Brown county Administrator Barry county Board of Commissioners Barry County Courthouse 220 w Sute Street Hastings, mi 49058 14M0-4S2-14S5 A W of Lift laaiative of Ae �Thn Wanting* Banner — Wndnmday, Dacambar 31,1967 — Pqp 7 Social News by Catherine Lacas BOY, Noah Everett. bom al K: 13 a.m. on Dec. 12. 1997 al Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Eve al lhe historic farm that is now the and daughter. Brianna. arc home from Ger­ home of Rick Stowell. All of Russell and many for the holidays. They are spending Margaret Stowell’s children and grandchil­ about three weeks at their home in Grand dren were there for a holiday celebration. Rapids and seeing lots of both their fami­ lies. Rapids lo David B and Ceri Jo Gfawbur, of Clarksville. Weighing 7 lbs. I oa. and IK inch Christmas morning Jim and Kathy spent al home with their own three children and Karen MacKenzie is working as a com­ es long. then they went to the home of Dr. and puter specialist in Stuttgart and Doug is Mrs. Jack Tromp for lhe Tromp family working on a robot project for lhe Ameri­ Christmas. with Jeff and Nancy Bool and Rennock can government while he is there with her lhe Tromp brothers. They all had ChriM­ Hospital on Dec. IX. 1997 at 12:54 p.m. to Robert Frey and Loretta Vaufhn of Hastings. as his work can be done anywhere and sent mas dinner with Jack and Helen. Weighing X lbs 7 1/2 ozs. and 21 1/2 inches long. My son John got here Christmas from GIRL, Kendra Jane, born at GIRL, Abigail Marie, born at Pennock Hospital on Dec. IX. 1997 at 1:55 p.m. to George and Colleen Takacs of Kalamazoo. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ou. and 20 inches long. BOY, Aaron Lowell, at Pennock bom Hospital on Dec 16. 1997 al 8:31 a.m. lo Tasha Arnold and Joseph Morgan of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 14 ozs. and 21 inches hmg. GIRL, Echo Alessus. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 17. 1997 at 10:35 p.m. to Jennifer Mix and Lucas Johnson of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Sarah Jean, bom al Pennock Hospital on Dec. 16. 1997 at 12:32 p.m. to Dawna and Michael Feldpuush of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 5 1/4 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches long. BOY, Cohon Charles, bom at Pennock Hospital cm Dec. 16. 1997 at 12:45 a.m. to Anthony and Heather Piotrowski of Middleville Weighing 7 lbs. 5 1/4 ozs. and 20 inches kmg. BOY, ' Marguerite Smith £ celebrates 82nd Jim and Kathy Stowell spent Christmas Douglas Mackenzie and his wife. Karen, Caleb Samuel, bom at Pennock in by fax or whatever. On Suaday. Dec. 28. all of both families celebrated Ben's birthday. his home in Hamilton. Ontario. Christmas Ray Eve during lhe very heavy snow lhal fell and Mike CWrok Overholts to visit Grace Wesleyan Doug and Susie Ressner now have their third son. for about half an hour. Because a major Ann Stowell DeHoog said she had a winter storm with four to eight inches was marvelous Christmas with all three of her predicted. I did not go out at all lhal children home. evening. The storm ended after about an inch of snow. My son-in-law brought "Cold Mountain" by Charles Frazier aad "A Certain Justice" The Rev. Ward Pierce said lhe attendance by P. D. James for the library. 1 will have The Overholts will be ministering al Grace Wesleyan this Sunday. Jan. 4. in the 11 a.m. ser­ at lhe annual Christmas Eve "walk-in" communion was about half what it usually The Rev. Ben Herring got away to spend vice. The church is located ar 1302 S. Hanover Si. io Huangs Since their convention lo Christ Ray and Millie Overholt have appeared on several radio is and lhal there was not nearly as much Christmas with his family in Nova Scotia traffic as usual driving through to see lhe hut Tuesday. He is expected back Monday. living nativity which had a few sheep aad a Dec. 29. and television propaim around die country. "The Grand Ol' Opry.” "Accent" arid them ready to circulate later this week. mule, as well as the usual stalwart kids. My daughter and son-in-law. Gene and Curtis Allen, a ministerial student who is a member of Lakewood Methodiu Church, spoke at Woodgrove oa "Abundant Lift” lo name a few. The Overboils also are song writers. Some of itair beaer known songs are 'Ten Thousand Christmas for a lew days. Their ISyear-old lhe Sunday Pastor Herring was away. Angels." "Halleluuh Square." "God s Choirsad "Nothing Touches Me Quite Like Calvwy" now a freshman at Georgia Tech, stayed with a live manger scene oa Christmas home to wort during her winter holiday. Eve. Inn il. too. was scheduled lo begin daughter. Melanie, and 3-year-old son. Woodgrove Christian/Brethrea Church Christy, who is also held a candlelight communion service Sam. were with them. We celebrated Christmas together Satur­ day afternoon and went lo Comer Landing right when the the snow was coming down heavily. for dinner on Sunday, after which John Zion Lutheran had two Chriatmaa Eva took his dog and relumed to Ontario to services pleased. aa early candlelight ser­ work on Monday. vice that was lightly attended aa it was dur­ Hospital cwt Dec. IS. 1997. al 2:15 am to Samuel aad Tamara Zylstra of Wayland. We saw Parry and Nomta Stowell at the ing the heavy mow period, aad a later 11 restaurant, aad they said they had a good p.m service. which, wr lading to Dauria Weighing X lbs. 6 on. and 21 1/2 inches king. Christmas. Smith, had the usual number of people Bob and Michelle Took and their four Oa Suaday. as the Rav. Alaa Saifama GIRL, Jamah Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 22. 1997 at 3:34 a m. to Oris and youngsters were at the Rev. Pierces' tame was away. Claude Smith did the mudala- on Christmas aad their other daughter came tion. Phil Everett was the wonhip leader Jason Newton of Hastings. Weighing 8 Iba. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. on Saturday. aad Jim Avery was lay leader. J. Marguerite Smith will criebrate her K2nd Nicole Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 14. 1997 at 11:28 p.m. to Scon and Amy Peters of Hastings. Weighing 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. lymad by her children ,, Frieaids and relatives are invited lo Mop in al 0)09 E. Center Rrwd between I and 4 p.m. GIRL, Lauren Frances, bom at Pennock Hospital on Doc. 18. 197 al 2:02 p.m. to Don and Rosie Thomas of Lake Odessa. Weighing 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and 20 1/2 inches kmg. 41 HaMlngs. Weighing Uta. 4 on. and 21 inches kmg. GIRL. Molly Rove. bora M tananck Hospital on Dec. 6.1997 al 1:39 p.m. to Lori and Steve Lkk Asthma For Good. Kibiavea of Lake Odessa. Waghm, 7 lbs 12 ozs. and 20 inches km,. GIRL, Bailey Brooke, bom al Pennock Hospital on Dec. 19. 1997 ■ »:30 am. lo Shiks and Brian Dennis of Vermontville. Wteighing 7 lbs. K 1/2 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches GIRL, Ashley Sue. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 17. 1997 M 3 03 a.m. lo Michael md At Hastings City Bank, we are proud of our 1/2 ozs. 112 year tradition as a strong, independent, Find Relief hometown bank. "Thank You" to all our You Hurt customers who have Clarksville allowed us to continue Family Medicine UmefhHmHmjw.OO Wayland Dondd faguxh. 0 0 Family Methane lames I. Spade. R D VMM this proud tradition. HMW ftgntly Medicine Gun LaMk Nashville JMkte DMktaUiM. asi-nn Delton To all of you... from all Family Famijrltafcine Hand lores, k. MD of Hastings City Bank... Best wishes for a prosperous new year. m-sm alien >w need to tee a doctor, don I wit With fit, area locations. Pennock s family physicians are iust a phone call awy Sou accepting new patients, our doctors are available by appointment and many offer craven rent walk-in hours Call today Relief is close to your home , ■ GIRL, Ijirthdiy Sunday. Jan. 4 with an open buaae m-M7S United Terry Lucas Startler, arrived Saturday after Your Hometown Bank Since 1886 Member FDIC i �The Hastings Banner — Wednesday, December 31, 1007 — Page 9 From Time to Time... GREEN STREET Hastings 1899 • by Louise Potter !■. ThePttop Cdgrove home '1 on West Green The Methodist Church at the corner of Jefferson and Green Streets where Louise Potter first attended Sunday School. Street ■-------- F■•»»' '-l------ F‘ Dy ^OyvC “FiaaSMvCWI ■, Louise Rater was the eldeu of lhe *ix chil­ dren of William W. Rater. Michigan Supreme t,, Court Justice. Miss Poller attended lhe <(Univtr*ity of Michigan and laughi in many colrlege*. including Vassar and the University of j .Alaska. at Wasilla. Alaska. , j She spent lhe early years of her childhood in L Hastings and made many trips back to Hastings > with her parents when her father was serving on the Michigan Supreme Court in Lansing. She ■s wrote the following story about Green Street as .dwasm 1X99. -r She writes: lo "To a small child, in 1X99. Green Street ■ began at my farthest eastern point of departure .(.from home, the old Methodist Church and Carrie Spence's house. Since it was straight down Green Street from our house. I was allowed tn go alone to the Methodist Sunday jachool. |This is now the Thomas Jefferson Democrat Hall | There I had fir my teacher, in lhe primary department. Mrs. Lillian Wardell Bottum and in lhe intermediate department, the Misses N«a Cooper and Gertrude Smith. Well do I recall lhe little upper room over the church entrance, where the primary das* met and where there were such wonderful charts showing grape* being borne home from the •Promised Land, and a picture of Jacob's ladder. ‘'Once in a long time those who came early could peep through the circular grating into lhe main body of lhe church and observe a communion '^service. I remember the Reverend Bullem and many ,c-of the oldest members of lhe church, especially Pennock*, the Smiths. Striker* and ^Lombards. The Strikers and Pennock* had J(wonder1ul hone* and carriages in those day*. x There were gala days in lhe Sunday school re lhal a child could never forget. Easier, with its ' banks of Howers •‘up front." chocolate Easier *• %gg* and a plant from Mr*. Burton, sometimes. "There were children's days and the panic that L "tomes into a young speaker. There were vari­ K ous Christmases, but one I recall especially, for , lhe tree was a spruce lhat went way up to the vVeiling, and during lhe speaking. Richard Cook. vUhen about two. ran across the platform, t-xeacaped from his mother, making a picture in x«nbi* white ruffled dress. Carrie Spence was lo me. as a small child, a .'-‘person of great mystery because she did mH live in her house during the winter but went to '^Yar off place* that conjured up magic lo a child. o« W Florida and California. One lime I heard a story of how her trunk had been lost in a train wreck, and she received the fabulous sum of $1(1) for it. This amount they said, was not nearly what il was worth for il had contained her seal skin coal. All such magnificence was beyond my horizons. The Walldorffs lived next to Mr*. Spence, but I did mH know them then as well a* I did taler on al Wall Lake. Grandmother Walldorff and I had in common a devotion lo kitten*. The next house seems lo have had several different occupant*, the Ketcham*, al one time, but my memories of the house are all connected with Frank Herrick and the implement* for hunting expedition*. I seem to recall running down there many a time with a gun part or a hunting knife or calling for or delivering a limp bird or a piece of venison. |Wiliam Ritter, father of Louise, was an avid sportsman and hunter. He no doubt made good use of Mr. Herrick's ser­ vices.) On the comer of Church Street stood a nice old. square house where I went several time* to see Grandmother Myer* with a bit of sewing. The two open comer* north and northwest of this house were great play place* for children and the sidewalk on Hendershott's hill was one of our favorite winter sliding place*. The Wightman house, high peaked as il was then, and standing above its terrace*, was very imposing lo lhe childish mind. I remember Mrs. Wightman well, as well as her two daughters, both very handsome, and one of whom met so untimely a death. The next two houses were the Riwers' hous­ es. but my memories of them date from later than lhe '90s. when I went to the Episcopal Church, where both these families attended. In 1X99. there was only open space where lhe Stebins and Mulholland house* were later built. On lhe west side of Broadway. were Mr*. Colgrove'* house and the Lombard house, both of them mansions to my mind. I recall all of the children in both house*, though they were much older than I. Mr*. Colgrove kept horses in her bam. and lhe Lombard girl* had little ponies and a cart which were the envy of my life. Later, when the ponies went to Dr. Hyde's chil­ dren in Rairieville. I g<M my chance to ride in the cart. Very early in my school career, on a rainy day. I remember being taken up onto the Lombard’s porch by some older girl*, probably Florence Hoe*, an unhoped for closeness to wealth! • CITY OF HASTINGS • H IT NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING the VACATION Of a PORTION Of NORTH JEFFERSON STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hasting* City Council will hold a Public Hearing in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, January 26,1908 at 7:30 p.m. to hear comments on the vacation of North Jefferson Street from West Thom Street to West High Street as shown on the map below. The City reserves an easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities. Written objections may be filed with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon seven days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058, or call (616) 945-2468, or call TDD call relay service 1-800*49-3777. Th® Lombard Hous® at th® com®r of S. Brondwsy and W. Green Street, where Louise remembers being taken up onto the porch by some younger girts. Next door to Mrs. Colgrove lived Dr. Lathrop. I remember him particularly well for be brought me a little sisrer. Doreen, in 1X99. and he cured me several times when I had eaten too many green grape*, possibly those from lhe Andruses' west porch (404 W. Green Street. This house also had copper tub in the bathroom on the fint floor). The Dennis and Tyden houses came next, and I have spent many pleasant and inreresting hour* in each one. Mr*. Dennis' an treasures were among the wonder* of the world to me. Florence Tyden and I used to make Mary Dennis long visit* on those all too short after- ‘Great Decisions’ group to start The American Association of University Women. Hastings Branch, plan* to form a dis­ cussion group again this spring lo consider the I99X Great Dectoicm topics" in eight weekly meeting*. z Interested persons in the Hartings area are invited to attend any of the mid-day luncheon discussion* to be held in March and April. Nationwide 250.000 persons participate in .‘Great Decisions." Following each discussion, members are invited to send in an opinion balfoL which the Foreign Rilicy Association will tabulate with others to compile a report to be presented to the President and to Congress. Result* of the 1997 opinion ballot have been released. They show support for NATO expan­ sion that also inchides Russa; mew ittoenaive wiretapping to combat terrorism aid hiernational crime; increased U J. aid for family plan­ ning; U.S. role as a mediator in Middle Ea® peace process; and stronger international enforcement of child-labor standards. Balloters were opposed to: U.S. role a* “regional policeman" in Northeast Aria; US. attempts to remove Iraqi President Saddam Hussein from power, too much influence of tfetwork TV news on foreign policymaking; and redirecting aid from environment to deveta^ment in Third World. A full report is available from A AUW** coor­ dinator of Great Decision*, phone 94S-2347. The FPA I99X briefing book, the basis for the eight discussions, will present these topics. • Special Interests: is U.S. foreign policy for noons when I could nop at the Tyden'* until 5 p.m. Across the street from the Tyden* hved a wonderful child, a boy with kmg yellow curt* and white ruffled collar*. I only know that hi* name was Virgil, and that I hoped "my little boy" would be just like him. distant and beauti­ ful. We sometime* saw him when we were going home from Mis* Holbrook's kinder­ garten. but he never played with us Wcmderfol thing* went on in Dr. Andrus' basement, much more fun if the doctor was there than in his office upon the same floor with father's. He made boats, real boat* that would float on the lake. In this attic, among other thing*, ballivm* were made Sometime* there were scheduled “ascension*" and I recall join­ ing a rabble of children to chase (me of than to Ms landing place way over on Hanover Street Well do I recall the teasing I got and the fear I held of the gang that met in that attic - David Goodyear. Robert Hendershott. John Nob|e* and Frank. In my childish mind. I always sought the solution for the beautiful columned house* on the crext of lhe hill, the Kenfield and Rryor houses, that faced into the hack yard* ju*t beyond the Andrases'. I am not sure I have it even ya. The McIntyre house on the next cor­ ner furnished me with my first view of a fire­ place lhat I recall, and it made lhe house seem miraculous. I recall one rare visit there when Jennie Hughe* went to see Hattie McIntyre. They taught me the best way to arrange flowers m a May basket and JU4 the approved way to hang a baska. This was an artistic triumph. I was always delighted to be allowed to cany lhe Christmas parcel to the Colgrove* for it might mean that Mary would ask are ia and I would get a glimpse of Unde Phil's study, or on into the dining room where there was ofien a fire in the fireplace. The Colgrove*’ hauling dog. "Bones" was one of my early pals. One could ride him. dress him up. sit oa him. walk on him and throughout this mauling, he Th® horn® of JooGphin® Anderton, who would com® out on th® upper porch to wave to th® passing children. This house had a semi circle window. remained patient. (This house was at 433 W. Green Strtei ) On (Hie of my fir® trip* lo school I recall Josephine Anderson, then but a wee thing, com­ ing out on their upper porch lo wave al a group of us. The house had lhe mo® intriguing win­ dow Ui a child, a aemi-cirde. that had a pleated fan of silk in H. Thi*. I decided, should be included in my future house. The Messer house across the way. I knew only a* the home of stately men and women who rode in wonderful carriage* aad had a man to care fir their yard and for their horses. In the winter, their double cutter had red pompom on lhe side, an elegance equaled only by the Striker*, a* I recall. Some other* of the house* in thi* block I have no particular memories of. The Erne® Edger* lived for a toon time ia a little white house that stood where the present Cook house doe*. Greta, lhe oldest of die Edger*, was in my das* al school. The Arthur Brown* lived in still another rambling house aero** the street. where they later built the much larger house more recently occupied by the Lew Heath* and lhe Holloway*. , At the Chidester. Reynold*. Huffman. Williams comer came lhat enticing street tat led south lo Sweeaey's wood* and north to that forbidden place, the fairground* | Market Street). In that hillside was something. Mill to I presume, that few Green Streeter* really appre­ ciate. Thai is a wondrous big dram into which asa small child I could walk upright. I. was tare of the 'dares' to walk into its remi-dwkaemand then wriggle through the tiles and conre out by the Williams house. This sounds fishy, and indeed It felt fishy, but it was one of fee evi­ dence* of bravery and dtotiactitm in aey ynupg life, dial I had done k. Perhaps dara Huftafia •nd Shirley Onok my tew waanriw at M< tai no. The Ctetaton and Mynokh (total wan jta tabta. too ynaag for toe in Ron dry*. ay aiaaer Dnreen'a Manila _• CITY Of HASTINGS • PUBLIC NOTICE i— fc- —Ota* * *----**---- A rsosica >■ iWtwUy pnren umn nw nwinyi nwnwig sxjmrTTtuusori win OktfV^N now ■ PuMg Hearing In the CHy HaH Council Chamban, 102 South Sraadaay. Heating*, Michigan on Monday, January 5, 1000 at 730 pjn. to hear puMfc comment regarding a requaet from Alfred J. Randi tor a Ogaatel Land Uae aa-------- *- -* * la* M*m FWWR (O COn*<TwCl ■ WUUEFWOWF HUS F^H ^MSVW WW^H wi (TW Southweat comer of State Stroet and Marital Street (aee map betoar). • China and the U5.: What priorities in a changing relaiionship? • Human Rights: What role in U.S. policy? • Cuba: Time to rethink U.S. strategy? • Africa Today: Wor® of times, best of times? • Financing Development: Time fir refirm? • Turkey: Emerging regional power of state in crisis? • Religion's Role in World Affair*: Challenges fir the U.S. Copies of "Great Decisions 1998" are avail­ able from the Foreign RMicy Association for $12. Orders may be placed with the AAUW treasurer until Jan. 10. phone 94X-2745. Meeting times and place* are decided from week to week, but are likely to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. beginning with a sack lunch. For mere information, phone 948-2347. Regardless of credit history./^ call for same-day approval. ComnsonPoint Mortgage CASH FAST! 1-800-968-2221 OTT0FHAOTNG8COM ATSrIo.W. OF STATE ST ANO W R.O.W. MARKET ST SO POINT KING S 00 DEG 29 «TW 4.5 FT and N N OGG 4T57-E 141140 FT FROM NW COR OF RECORDED PLAT OF THE ORKMNAL VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF HASTINGS; TH S ALG SO W ROW LN 290JI FT TO P.C. OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT. TH ALG THE ARC OF SO CURVE, HAVING A DELTA ANGLE OF M DEG 3745 ". RADIUS OF 90 FT. LONG CHORD 0EARMG AND OIST OF S 30 DEG 9T22"W 7.49 FT, A DIST OF 7.40 FT TH 8 OS DEG 4T57"W 229.10 FT TH N 00 DEG 171TW 200 FT TO A POINT ON THE S R O W LN OF STATE ST TH N 80 DEG 4T47"E ALG SD R O W. LN 230 FT TO POS Information on the above public hearing and mlnutaa of tad hearing arlM be evailabto at the office of the City Ctorh. 102 8. Broadway. Haatinga, Michigan. The City will provid* noceaaary roeaonabie aid* and aewtoea upon ft** day* not Ice to the Clerk of th* City ol Hasting* (telephon* number 010 Oto 2 MR or TDD call relay service* 1*0044*3777. �Page 10 - Thu Hatting* Banner - Wednesday, December 31,1907 Leinaar's leadership awarded lliink < I il... Wings, Wolverines and M.V. Lions shine in ’97 The past 12 months not only reminded Michigan sports fans about the thrill of victories, it also gave them a lesson about the agony of tragedies. Area fans had many winners lo cheer for. The Red Wings lasted from Lord Stanley's Cup for the first time in 42 years, the Michigan Wolverines are No. I heading into their Jan. I Rose Bowl matchup with Washington State, the Lions won their final three regular season games to make the playoffs and the Maple Valley Lions ran down its dream of playing for a State football championship at the 'Dome. Who will ever forget The Coach, Scotty Bowman, and Tlie Captain. Steve Yzerman. skating with the Stanley Cup after Detroit's sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL finals. Captured on June 7 (which just happens to be the day after my birthday), the Wings' goal quest was relentless. The Captain. McCarty, Osgood. LaPointc. Murphy, Shanahan. Draper. Kocur. Fetisov. Larinov, Lidstrom and Maltby. Currently, Bowman's boys arc lied with the Dallas Stars for most points (56) in the NHL. Rising stars like Ericksson, Knublc. Hodson and Holmstrom have joined the crew. Could be one of lhe top stories of I998 as well. Buddy Bell appear to have their teams on the right tracks heading into 1998. Western Michigan University wins in football as docs Michigan Stale and Notre Dame. Athletic tragedy occurs, however, in the post-season as the Spartans and the Fighting Irish both look dead in bowl The Red Wings' tragedy occurred six days after they won lhe Cup. Defenceman Vladimir Konstantinov was tragically games. On (he basketball courts, the Wolverines win the NIT in spring, but injured in a limousine accident and is still recovering from lhe accident. Red Wing's prayers remain in the soul of Vladi. Michigan's 11-0, Big 10 championship football campaign lias left Maize and Blue fans singing The Victors. Charles Woodson won the Heisman Trophy and leads a devouring defense against an offensive minded group of Washington State Cougars on News Years Day. Gricsc. Streets. Thomas. Williams, Tuman. Carr, Steele and Ray have helped U of M to remain on top of lhe NCAA open their winter with a cold loss to the WMU Broncos. WMU Coach Bob Doncwald nearly beats his old boss, Indiana Coach Bobby Knight, in the Hoosier Classic, and the Hastings Saxons nearly beat DeWitt is an overtime regional thriller. The peeps. Maple Valley football in lhe State CC championship. Lakewood volleyball in lhe Class B semifinals and chans. Kalamazoo's Eric Mayes, a defensive . standout and a Wolverine captain, was hurt during the season, but remains on the sidelines to provide emotional leadership for Coach Lloyd Carr's team. The Lions, under first-year coach Bobby Ross, did make the playoffs with late season triumphs over Miami. Minnesota and the New York Jets. Runningback Barry Sanders rushes for 2.053 yards, winning a share of NFL "Most Valuable Player" honors with Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre. The "MVP" is lhe first for any Lion since quarterback Bobby Layne did it many moons ago. In playoff game with Tampa Bay. Ross’ squad falls 20-10. Sanders. Morton. Elliss, Porcher. Boyd and Westbrook made for an interesting year. Tragedy also struck the Lions late in the season. Linebacker Reggie Brown was seriously injured in the final regular season game with the Jets and had to be carried off the Silverdome field in an Karen Leinaar. who has served DcllonKellogg Schools in a variety of roles since 1982 and currently is D-K*s athletic director, has been named the recipient of the 1998 Women in Sports Leadership award by the representative council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The M.H.S.A.A. award is given out each year to a deserving individual with "exemplary leadership capabilities and positive contributions to athletics." The award will be presented to Leinaar on Feb. 9 at the Women in Sports Leadership Conference in Lansing. For the past decade. Leinaar has directed the middle and senior high school athletic programs at Delton-Kellogg. She has been a tournament manager for eight different M.H.S.A.A. events including the 1997 Girls Competitive Cheer Finals. Committees Leinaar has served on include the Scholar-Athlete Award Committee, the Athletic Equity Committee and the Women in Sports Leadership Conference Committee. In the Delton community, she is a member of the Delton Area Business Association, the Delton Founders Day Committee, the Memorial Delton-Kellogg School Hall of Fame. "She (Leinaar) has reaped the benefits of educational athletics and all the positive values that it instills," M.H.S.A.A. executive director John "Jack" Roberts said. "Now she is giving it back and being a positive role model for young student-athletes in thp community that opportunities." gave her those Active with the Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Leinaar has been a speaker or provider at numerous workshops and conferences. She is a member of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association award* committee and the National Federation of Karen Leinaar Hastings Area Outreach Committee and is the director of the John Whitledge ambulance. Brown's future playing status is still uncertain, but Lions* prayers remain with him and his family. State High School Associations Athletic Directors Advisory Council. j Leinaar was a multi sport standout M D-K and graduated from lhe school in 1977. She graduated from Michigan Stale University with a bachelor's degree in physical education, health and recreation in 1982 and earned a master's degree in: athletic administration from Western. Michigan University in 1994. . The Detroit Pistons arc looking to score with Dumars. Hill. Williams and Stackhouse, while lhe Detroit Tigers are looking lo roar with Clark and Roberts providing some punch. Doug Collins and , lhe Thomapplc Kellogg squad in the Class BB pigskin playoffs. Great moments... great athletes... great individuals. Harvey. Mitchell. Romph. Patrick, Daniels. Praager. Radcliff and WtMherhead. And you ask me why I like this job? What a year 1997 turned out to he. Here's to more of the same in lhe next 12 months. Talk to you soon. The 1997 Maple Valley Lkxn.wert a perfect 9-0 during the regular season, won the SMAA league championship, claimed three more triumphs in the Cfeas CC footbal pfeyoffe and earned a trip to the Pontiac Silvefdome. J-Ad Graphics selects hot ’ sports stories for 1997 'i 1997 had its share of winning moments and athletic accomplishments in Barry County. Here is a look back at the hot stories that made *97 so enjoyable for a sports editor, an editor, a sports junkie and a champion photographer to cover. 1. "Records edge out recorded: Lions la Eagles CC championship" — December 4 — After going 9-0 in the regular season and winning an SAC title in the process, the Maple Valley Lions football team began its quest for a Class CC State championship. M.V. posted post-season wins over No. 10 Berrien Springs (20-0), Jonesville (22-6) and No. 2 Montrose (20-10) lo earn its title shot at the Pontiac Silverdome. In the CC finale, Muskegon Oakridge tallied a second quarter touchdown, on a 17-play drive, lo win 6-0. The Lions had their chances lo score, but neither defense was gracious in allowing points. Stars like Andy Patrick, Jason Thompson. Chris Gonser. Trent Harvey. Travis VanAlstine. Trevor Wawiernia. Matt Rose. Pat Lowe. Richard Smith, Lucas Flory. Jamie Nolcboom, Jamie Davis, Lance Flory, Andy Hcybocr and Andy Adams gave Coach Guenther Miticlstaedt his sixth t playoff run in 13 years as head of the Rookie of the Yeer... Tim Easey, of Hatting*. was named Rookie of the Year at the Galesburg Speedway during the 1997 Mason. Easey, 1B, raced in the Bomber class and finished sixth overall in points. Easey won a feature on July 4 and placed second on a few occasions. Granny's General Store in Hastings sponsored Easey1* car. Next season. Easey plans lo return lo Galesburg and hopes to climb even further up the race track's point standings.Ten gives special thanks to his parents Tommy and Vanessa, his sister Amy and his girt friend Linsey Moore. run for volleyball State title ends In semifinals" — March 20 — Led by Fab Five seniors Jennifer Mitchell (now playing volleyball at Central Michigan University). Joni Daniels (now playing basketball al CMU). Addi Radcliff (now a track athlete al Western Michigan University). Gretchen Reed and Pearl Ward, the Lady Vikes qualified for its third consecutive Class B quarterfinal and beat Stevensville Lakeshore 15-7. 12-15 and 15-7. That triumph advanced Coach Kellie Rowland's spikers to the State semifinals at Western Michigan University. The opponent was No. I Marysville. The result was a tough 15-7. < J.P. DeWitt (13) sends the soccer ball towards the Hudsonv«e goal as feammfei Steve Storrs looks on. 15-8 defeat that ended a dream 60-3-1 season. Lakewood also celebrated another Capital Circuit championship in "97 and was ranked No. 1 in Class B for most of the year. 3. "It's off to State for Saxon tennis team" — October 16 — Yes the swinging Saxons qualified for the v .ji. Valley varsity. 2. "Lakewood's Division III Stale finals held al Stowe Stadium at Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University. They did • �The Hastings Banner — Wednesday, December 31, 1997 — Page 11 1997 conUoiMd from page 10 so with a 14-point. second place finish al regional*. Mylca dcGoa. Danielle Wildcrn. Lisa Cooklin. Becca Keeler. Kim Karmes, Erika Simpson. Sarah Bellgraph. Katie Williams. Jeri Hendershot and Sally Edger scored the points to put Coach Julie VanDivcr's team in the final dance. At State, the Saxons racked up 6 points and finished 10th overall. Karmes. Simpson. Wildem. Hendershot and Edger all tallied State points with wins. • 4. Saxons "Soccer school's first first” score — October 23 -L- The blue and gold finally earned a share of an O-K White title with a 2-0 triumph over Hudsonville. That win followed a 1-0 triumph over Forest Hills Central, helping firsl-ycar Coach Dennis Argetsinger and his squad to fulfill their goal. Sam Stafford gave Hastings a 1-0 tfdge with a first half score against Hudsonville and Chris Stafford added one for insurance in the second half. Versus F.H.C., Eric McCarty scored what Argetsinger described at the "goal of his life." Goalkeeper Mark Arena was solid all season as the Saxons soared lo the top of lhe league chans. 5. "Area Hastings roller Bowl — scores 299 December at 24 — In the bowling world, you can't get much better than 299. Bill Rentz, of Hastings, rolled the near-perfect game on Dec. 14. That effort pul his name above any other al lhe city alley. His previous best game was 235. so his touch on that Sunday beat that score by a landslide. 6. "The Bears next for Trojans" 13 — Before 1997, Middleville football had included many wins, but just one playoff victory in — November 1980. Under firsl-ycar Coach Tim Benfield, the black and orange notched playoff triumph No. 2 with a thrilling Bl-14 victory over Gull Lake at Gull Bake. Miso Glavan scored the gameVinner with a 3-yard jaunt with 1:33 to play. Steve Wiersma. Nathan Prangcr. Dan Fiakbetner. Spencer Romph. Tim Stevens. Jared Otto. Jeremy Vandefifcr. Lucas Weatherhead. Corey Schut and Carrell Weatherhead also played Kistnimental roles in the Gull Lake pnteM. The undefeated season (10-0) Sided the following week in a Class BB Lst-season battle with St. Joseph. ^7. "Division 111 wrestlers Kiicludi- year at State Bbampionships” Kdi individual and "Local Seniors like Jennifer Mitchell, Pearl Ward, Joni Daniels and Gretchen Reed guided the Lady Vikings to the Class B semifinals at WMU's University Arena. lOlh. A year later, the blue and gold wound up seventh with a 796. Senior Tan.my Obrciler was the top Saxon swinger with a 10th place 178. Hastings won its regional held in Marshall and was one of four teams from the O-K While to qualify for tlie B-C-D golf finale. 9. "Maple Valley girls show consistency on the run” — November 6 — Consistency can be a good thing if you're speaking about good consistency. The Lady Lions ran for a third consecutive ninth place State finish at the Class C cross country championship at the Michigan Speedway in Brooklyn. Maple Valley, led by Coach Gary Hamilton, scored a 265 and senior Dawn VandcrVlucht received All-State honors for her I Oth place finish. Other Lady Lion harriers included Cassady Murphy. Nicole Wilson. Heidi Eberly. Andrea Mace. Cristina Desrochers and Rebecca Wilson. Area individual accomplishments included Middleville's Jessi Davis (IOth) and Delton's Jessica Kellogg (14th). 10. "Track stars blaze for State Tears on joy flow from me eyes of Maple Valley's Trent Harvey after the Lions' football team beat Montrose In the State playoffs. events at lhe Slate finals held at Lowell High School. Hastings* Ed Youngs (now playing football al Wayne Stale) was sixth in the shot put. Hastings Andrea Dreyer was sixth in the 110 hurdles. Delton's Mary Henson was sixth in the 800. Delton's team of Jason Kimbrough. Paul Finney. Jason Stampfler and Darron Williams look a sixth in 800 relay. Lake wood's Addi Radcliff was third in the discus and the shot put. Middleville's Laura Reed was third in the 100. Middleville's Jessi Davis was sixth in lhe 1600, Middleville's boys 1600 relay squad finished fifth and Middleville's 400 girls relay team of Angie McQueen. Jessica Crowley. Lindsey Robertson and Reed were third. Delton's boys in 1997 won its seventh consecutive KVA track title. 11. named "Ferris Chippewas" — of best *97 — 29 November Delton's Rollie Ferns was selected as the best player on the CeUral Michigan University football team for the recently completed college season. The 6-3. 289pounder received the honor through a vole by his fellow players mdcoaches CMU "■MAr BarQCounty tricksters were at me top of their 13 Irrcstfcrs placed ia the two finals held al Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo and the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. In Division 111. Delton's Robert Isom Toe Daniels Valley's Pal Middleville's was third at 140. Delton's was third al 130. Maple Lowe was fourth at 135. Spencer Romph was fourth at 145. Middleville's Kyle Brower was fifth at 103 and Middleville's Steve Lehman was fifth at 215. In Division II. Lakewood's Nick Boucher had lhe area's lop finish with a second place showing al 112. Boucher won the individual 103- pound title at State in 1996. Lakewood had three total placers at Stale, a school Tammy Obreiter was tabbed as AU-State after her performance at tw Class B-CD tournament in East Lansing. . , record. Jason Curtis was third at 152 and Jeremy Casarez was fourth al 130. Hastings* Jamie James also took home some hardware with a sixth place finish the 119-pound weight class. Foe a second consecutive spring. Ed vonderHoffs Hastings girls f learn traveled to East Lansing to mpcte in the Class B-C-D . In *96. the Saxons placed No. 1 singles player Kim Karmes tired many missiles at opponents during her freshman campaign as a Saxon. from his guard slot. 12. roller "Hastings striking success on bas lanes" — Stacey McKee, of Hastings, rolled games of 247. 245 and 216 for a 708 series at the Hastings Bowl. McKee, who also rolled a 696 scries and a 265 game at Nottke's in Baltic Creek around the same lime, is the October 16 — daughter of longtime area champ Shirley VandcnBurg. Here are some of the other hot sport stones of 1997: Honorable Signs Mention With * — "Young — Liberty" November 13 — Hastings basketball star Rachel Young signs a national letter of intent to attend and play basketball for Liberty University beginning in the fall of 1998. Young scored near 1.000 points in her Saxon hoop career and received many honors including All-Barry Counly. Liberty's basketball learn qualified for the NCAA field in 1996. Honorable Mention stopped by regional tournament” Blue — Devils "Saxons at Ovid — June 12 — After victories over Caledonia and Wayland in districts. Hastings’ baseball team finally ran into a foe they couldn't beat: Gull Lake. The Blue Devils knocked oft the Saxons 5-0. but the five year drought of not winning a district title was lifted. ; Freshman Jessica Kellogg sprinted all the way to a top finish at the State cross Country finals at the Michigan Speedway. 1997 Garrett Weatherhead (42) breaks a tackle en route to the Trojans' road to the Class BB playoffs. �Page 12 — The Meetings Banner — Wednesday. December 31, 1997 1997...continued from page 11 Andrew Courtright. Nick Thornton. Larry Bailey. Chris Stafford. Eric Greenfield. Matt Moore, Luke Warner. Josh Storm and Randy Lake gave Coach Jeff Simpson’s Saxons plenty of his and runs throughout their post-season journey. Honorable Mention — "T K cheerleaders to spend Christmas season in Hawaii" — December 18 — Talk about a great Christmas present. T K cheerleaders Becky Worth and Andrea Bucher spent their Christmas breaks in Honolulu as part of the AllAmcncan cheerleading squad. On Dec. 25. the two cheered while the Michigan Stale Spartans got trounced bv the Washington Delton-Kellogg to honor athletic stars Huskies in the Aloha Bowl. Still, seven days and six nights on lhe island can’t be loo had this lime of year. Honorable Mention — "Saxons shoot out lo lead, lose regional in overtime" — March 13 — Just like Hastings* baseball learn, a tough regional loss was how tlte season ended for Coach Don Schils basketball squad. DeWitt, who went on to win the regional title, beat Hastings 59-54 in an overtime hoop thriller. Ed VanDcrMolen scored 14. Kyle Pohja 12 and Darnell Day 10 to lop the Saxon scorers. This year lhe learn has Athletic Hall of Famcrs will be honored at Delton-Kellogg High School Feb. 6. before lhe varsity basketball game with Kalamazoo Christian. Tlie KVA hoop contest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Inductees this year arc Steve Tuin and members of the 1942-43 basketball team that won D-K's first district title. Members of that started out 3-1 and return lo aelion Jan. 9 at East Grand Rapids. team are Richard Barnes. Cal Florin. Gene Gordon. Marv Harrington, Fred Copplow. Gordon MacLeod, Chuck Monica. Del Sager, Dick Sfafltauscr, Lowell Shephard and Coach Bob Dunnavan. Tuin. a three-sport athlete, was an All-Slate footfall player before graduating in 1985 and going on to play two sports al Kalamazoo College. The 1942-43 Panther hoop squad went 18-2 and won a Central C Conference title for a second consecutive year. These former athletes and their families are invited to join in lhe evening of honor. D-K continues lo take nominations for the Hall of Fame. If you know of a worthy candidate (coach, athlete or team), contact athletic director Karen Leinaar at Delton-Kellogg Schools, 327 N. Grove St.. Delton. Ml 49406. Deadlines for lhe 1999 class are due by Nov. I. 1998. Hastings' Ed VanDerMoten meets a DeWitt defender on his way lo the hoop last spring during regionais. Honorable Mention "Virginia Jennings* include Saxon sluggetNiok Thornton (4) swings lor the seats during the baseball team's regional run last spring. Lamb tourney an early season wrestling test Lamb invitationals. The 34th annual, however, will be his last... that is as coach of the Saxons. "It's nothing, (but) the end of a lot of fun," lhe retiring coach said. ' The Lamb is the toughest tournament that wc usually wrestle in all year. We traditionally do poorly al the Lamb, but have done pretty well in the last couple.** This year, the field is quite deep with talented individuals and teams. to AAU ^ationalx" Crowley. Hastings Lakewood’s Joni Daniels. Honorable Wieringa Young Mention — and "Zach bnsy training for Junior — April 10 — Jennings and her 15- Olympic and-undcr Michigan Belle teammates traveled lo Shreveport, Louisiana lo take part in the AAU championships. — Middleville’s Zach Wieringa qualifies Jennings a lop scorer on the Saxon girls hoop team was just one of many local stars to play AAU in *97. Others included Middleville's Jennie Doyle and Jessica local gymnast fares well in lhe all-around, high bar. floor exercise, still rings, parallel bars, pole vault and the pommel horse. competition" — July It and competes at lhe Junior Olympics held in South Carolina in early August. The Lady Vikes hope to spike towards greatness Saturday Coach Kellie Rowland says her Lakewood volleyball team is showing Coach Daye Furrow has guided Hastings* wrestlers in 23 of the 33 L.H. trip — summer plans signs of becoming a great team, but needless errors are keeping them from becoming one. "You can tell we’re young by the mistakes." Rowland said following Saturday's West Michigan Volleyball Officials Association tournament at Forest Hills Central High School. "Wc have to get rid of lire stupid, dumb mistakes this week." The Lady Vikings in pool play top gun with some solid blocking at the net. Amanda Blough, a sophomore, directed Lakewood's offense effectively with 93 total assists. Melissa Ruder was lops in the service receiving department with 39. Rowland said her team can make it to that top level if they execute, think and eliminate the errors. "They’re very directed on what they need to do," Rowland said. "We're right on the edge of becoming a good or a great team." At the Officials tournament, we shocked a lol of people." The Lake wood Tournament is Saturday and includes Hastings. Ionia. Portland. Grand Ledge and Potterville. The Saxons last played on Dec. 20 when they look part in the Holiday Cup tournament in Grand Rapids. All teams al Lakewood will play a round-robin format with action beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday split with Northview (8-16, 15­ 12). beat Allendale (15-0. 15-1) and split Besides Hastings. Middleville. Lakewood. Harper Creek, Lowell. Charlotte. Grand Ledge. Battle Creek Central. Ionia and Coloma will also grapple on the blue and gold mats. Two Saxons enter the tournament with perfect 10-0 marks: Tim Easey and Greg Scebcr. Easey. a senior, competes at 215 and Sccber, a freshman, wrestles al 103. "Sccber's a very hard worker with great balance.** Furrow said. "Easey was a Stale qualifier last year and has wrestled at 215 for three years. He (Easey) can be very aggressive and very deceiving.** This year's Lamb field includes four wrestlers who won State titles a year ago and a "lot of outstanding wrestlers'* from one weight class to another. Furrow expects Middleville and Charlotte to be the teams to beat in 1998. A tough three-game battle with Jenison in lhe quarterfinals resulted in a 13-15, 15-11. 15-6 Lakc'/ood triumph. Then in the semifinals, lhe Lady Vikes took East Kentwood lo the limit before dropping a 5-15. 15-11, 13-15 decision. The third game was tallied through rally from Hastings to Bedford for work 7am Mon.-Frl. Will pay*s25.00 a week. 902-9188 I Elevator 2; Hawings Bowl 2. Quad Gamas aad Series - B. Kmg 260597. M. Buehler 200-318; J. Cook 240-560; J. Buchter 339; E Olson 206-539; M. Crore Jr. 330: M. Cross Sr. 533. R. Fay 527: B. Bmthuff 313: D. Lambert 513. Saaday Nlghl Mixed Thee Frogyers 43; BSen 41; fearsome 4 39 1/2; Thunder Alley 39. Rednecks 39. HKD. 37 1/2; Lucky Strikes 36. X-Hten 36; S * K 35; Diehard! 34: 2x4 33; Short n Sweet 33; Rock Bottom 30. 9 out ot Ten 29. Tag Along. 22; Friends 15. Wanuna High Games aad Sertea • M. Snyder 183-534; L. Falconer 188-499. D. Krallman 180492: L. Lawson 172-476; M. Kirchen 166-465; M. Simpson 159-462; S. Seaborn 163-449. C. Wileox 162-445: N. Taylor 156-433: S Craven 194-431; KSstfix 203: K. Becker 191. L Barnum 182: S. Sanborn 177: M. McCIcrkin 159. W. Purchu 131; S. Cross 144. Mean High Cann and Sertea - J. Kohler 202-561. B. Heath 193-549. S. Krall man 190 531: M. Ltrno 192-317; R. Craven 183-507: 0. Wonteil 193-306; V. Damn 171-473: CW. Simpson 177-471; D. Dutcher 155-448; T. lames 166-447: B. Rentz 235; R. Fay 199. K. Hammnmree 197: M. Snyder 194. 1/2; T.M. Lassies 30. Haruler's Tour. 30. Coldwell Bather 28; M. Brace 27 1/2; Green Owen 24. ntgR xsmmi m bwwb • b. vmgnuKwcy 169-468; D. Kelley 183-311; M. Kill 179. G. Scobey 170474: V.Car 189-490: G. Gtbnxt 167-469. J. McMillon 196-471: M. Snyder 199 554: S. VanDenburg 172-504. S. Gtagow 197­ 549. D. Davit 170459. R. Shapiey 181-302: M. Groan 183-462; B. Anders 170: B. Howes 200. K Keeler 189456. scoring. East Kentwood went on lo take lhe championship, beating Grand Rapids Christian in the final 15-9, 15-8. Lakewood's mistakes, according to Rowland, can be found on defense and in the team's overall movement. "Were not attacking the ball when wc need lo (and) wc get caught watching the game al limes." Rowland said. Senior Jami Schrock led the Lakewood offense with 40 kills. Jennifer Nielsen followed with 15 kills. Katherine Shclienbargcr made 12 spikes and Jill Benschoter registered 9 kills. Benschoter's biggest contributions, however, came on defense as she shut down West Ottawa's . Whitpering Waters 40. Rowdie Girin 37 1/2. Kelley's Kegters 36: Haait«s Bowl 33 1/2; Dewey s Auto 33: Michektb 33: Gsnbsch's 31 with West Ottawa (15-2. 14-16). ..."the end of a lot offun, ■mliagB Caarik Burn fuuw BarwaHia BoaBagC Crites' 7; Fairchild Oil 6; Bwry Ausnmotnte 5: Carlton Center Excavating 2; Freeport Bennett Industrie. 41-23: Hamilton Excavating 37-27; DJ. Electric 31-33; Catena Center Excavating 29-35; Kent Oil Gt. 2935; Hecker Insurance 25-39. High Gasans aad Sertea - G. Potter 1*6; Softball Champs... Winners of the YMCA Co-Ed Softball league was the Otde Towne Tavern 81 team. Team members are (front row, from left) Larry Strouse. Billy Madden. Denise Cooley. Craig Madden. Rachel Harvath, Kristin Dean, Stephanie Leatherman, Jim Lesick and Kerrie Dean. Missing from the photo are Eric Hoffman, Deb Joostbems and Jamie Harvath. (Photo provided) • • NOTICE • The Barry County Board of Commissioners will accept applications from the Solid Waste Management Industry and the General Public for the Solid Waste Planning Committee until 5:00 p.m.. January 5. 1998. Applications can be obtained at the County Administrators Office. 3rd Floor Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. Mechanic Wanted Division of large wash: services company seeks mechanic. Candidates must have at least 2 years experience in heavy equipment and large truck repair. Position offers excellent wages and bene­ fits including 401K and profit sharing. Qualified applicants please apply in person (with resume) Monday - Friday 9 am to 4 pm at... City Environmental Service - Hastings 1869 N. Broadway. Hastings MI * EOE DK Cnenen 140352: P. Britten 147; G.Otta 201-305: N. Goggins 153-429; T. Redman 1*2389. S. Merrill 1804*9.0.Scobey 197-512; N. Potter 157; K. Fowler 170: K. Douer 135-377; K. Eberly 179-518: D Snyder I9B-53*: J. Gardner 153; J Elliston 179: L. Elliston 193. Friday Manse Mixed Bnnh Works 41; Heads Out 39. Rocky 4 39. 9 and a Wiggle 39. Rxmbten 39; Bad Habit H 38; No Geratol Req 305; Get Lucky 363: Lam Comers 36: Gilktm 35: Weekend Warriors 34; Nash Barit 33. I Know That 33; Four I I 32; Ten Pins 32: Sears Service 31; Special K's 24. Gand Gumm aad Serina Mea - R. Faye 223-59*; M. Keeler 174-490: H. Penrnngtoa 247497; R. Nash 187-52*. J. Battimut 182­ 524: J. Barnum 216-592: D. Sears 1*6-484; B Ripley 222-558: R. Robbins 208-579. K. Meaney 198: S. Sanborn 233: D. Service 192: T. Ramey 200; W Brodock 184: B. Madden Sr. 256; A. Taylor 200; B Keeler 238. Gand Games aad Series Waatna - D. May 225-538. B. Clow 1*2-449. T. Heath 147-421; J. Madden 211-551: T. Clark 150422: S. Nash 171-4*7; B. Davenport 145-426: H. Service 193-530. P. Ramey 1504*4: M. Sean 179-499. S. Ripley 141-411: B Hughes 208-522: P Arends 185. F. Ruthniff 196. C. Madden 154. �The Hastings Banner - Wednesday. December 31. 1997 _ Page 13 What's ahead for the county in 1998? by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor ! Beiler facilities for the Barry County j Commission on .Aging and the Hastings • office of the Barn -Eaton District Health • Department mav be in lhe works during • I99X < I would like lo sec both of those facili­ ties improved." County Board Chairman Jim Bailey said in a recent interview. “We're looking al a Commission on Ag­ ing building. Tlie COA Board is talking about whether to renovate, build a new building and (possibly) needing millage." Bailey said. "My position on that is I'm 100 percent in favor of anything they (COA Board members) decide." lie said. ; "The COA Board is appointed by the ; counly board to make everyday decisions land have the reins...They work with the scniorAcgularly and the COA “ director." Another possible possil option, Bailey said, is lo purchase additional property and try to combine a COA building with a health de­ partment facility. * He said he is willing lo look at a com­ bined COA and health department building J in another counly to learn more about such la joint venture. * “We need to do something with the |health department." Bailey said, noting lhat I a "renovation will get us by" but he wonIdcrs if the county should try to add on lo I the existing building or build another stale­ * lure. 1 "Pan of the problem with the (health de­ partment) building is it has many, many ‘. small offices. A lot of them are just loo i small to be functional. I think we all rec‘ogmzc and realize the atmosphere is very | difficult for them to work in. Wc need to ;do something and wc'rc in the process of * addressing lhal." he said. In the meantime, he said, general main­ tenance is taking place at the health de­ triment. "Wc’rc doing...ceiling tile re- . ■placement, painting and things that have ;bccn needed for awhile." : Another goal for 1998. Bailey said, is '"to continue with a sound budget, but yet -providing everything wc possibly can at the same lime. (County Administrator) t*' Michael Brown has been a great asset to »»' that" _ Next year, he hopes more commissioners J* will attend the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC) convention. Bailey also l*|t.is an advocate of allowing local commis­ sioners to attend the national county association meetings if they desire. "What our federal officials arc doing afV' feds us just as well (as state officials* ac“• tions) and wc don't get any input (on the f'national level)...We need representation at *‘‘lhc national (organization)...Il will come * down lo somebody saying 'I don’t think we should waste the money, we’re not paying ‘.per diems or arc wc going to pay plane pfareT He noted lhal Allegan County pays 2 plane fare and other expenses so Allegan /can be represented at lhe national 'i -conference. »*:• "if you’re going to be leaders in a com­ ? munity or in county government or wher­ ever. you need to know, you need to be ap* u prised of wjut’s going on around you as -’ .well." Bailey said. "To me there’s not a better way than to go to these meetings and to understand how other people are dealing ,/i with issues and what direction the slate’s going to send you. what direction the fed­ eral is going lo send you." Local participation is especially important lo be informed of legislative changes, for instance, that might affect health care or lo know what federal cuts are coming and how federal officials envision counties surviving the cuts. Participation may also include lobbying local views lo try to change the minds of federal officials, he said. “Once they pass it (legislation), we're going to have lo live with it. "1 think wc should pay expenses for counly officials (to go). They arc represent­ ing their county...It shouldn't cost them any money to go and benefit the county." Bailey said. He currently serves on MAC’S Environ­ mental Affairs Committee. "Solid waste was an issue here in Barry Counly and the more 1 can have input in Lansing as far as what I want lo sec in Barry Counly lhe better...MAC has input with legislators," he said. "I hope wc continue to look at educating ourselves with«issucs and how to solve is­ sues, what others arc doing, which boils down lo training. Commissioner (Emmet) Herrington has been an advocate of training and I support him 100 percent on it," Bailey said. "Wc do need to be trained. We don’t need lo be professional politicians per sc. but when you arc elected and you’re in there you should educate yourself as much as you possibly can about as many issues as you can because you arc making decisions that people are going to be stuck with...And hopefully you have a head on your shoulders when you do it." he said. "I sec some positive action happening with the Futuring (Committee's) leadership program. They arc talking about bringing those type of things to Barry County...They had it here in the past, through Kellogg Community College." Currently. Bailey said, lhe Futuring Committee and the Michigan State Univer­ sity Extension Service in Barry Counly are getting ready to sponsor a Jan. 29 and Feb. 18 intergovernmental collaborative work­ shop for counly. township, village and city officials. Both workshops arc being sup­ ported by a grant from lhe Barry Community Foundation and will be held al Kel­ logg Community College’s Fchscnfcld Center in Hastings. Objectives of the workshops arc to assist public officials in formulating and main­ taining inter-jurisdictional agreements by acquainting them with successful existing modes and the processes used to establish them; to enhance the relationships between local public officials by focusing on con­ crete projects that will benefit the parlies involved; and to acquaint those in atten­ dance with a financial profile of the city, townships and county. Bailey said he is pleased that the county board supported lhe Futuring Committee’s efforts by agreeing to pay for a catered din­ ner during a workshop session. Bailey recently completed an MSU leadership program himself. "It was an excellent program...Il will help me personally in more ways than just being an elected official." he said. Three area programs win Child Abuse Council honor The Child Abuse Prevention Council ol Barry Counly recently awarded mini-grants to three county-wide programs. Healthy Families Barry County. Barry-Eaton District Health Department. received funds for software that will be used to analyze data useful for home visitation programs for families with children ages newborn through five. In addition, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department received grant money to be used for design and graphics of brochures tilled “Hi. Mom." These brochures will provide caregivers with information about the developmental stages of children from newborn through 18 months and will be available through the Maternal and Infant Support Services program at the Health Department. A third grant was awarded to lhe Alpha Women's Center in Hastings to create a coordi­ nator's position for the Mentoring Moms pro­ gram. This program is designed to provide a support network for new caregivers through group involvement and one-on-one mentoring. Funding for these three mini-grants came fmm the B93 Country Cares for Kids, which raised money to be ured for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Barbara Wright (left), executive director ol the Chid Abuse Prevention Count*, awards a check to Sharon Fuler (center) ol the Maternal and Infant Sunport Program ot the Barry-Eaton District Health Deportment, and Pam Groner of tie Health Department looks on. Secretary of State hopeful to speak at next 1st Friday John Austin. Democratic Party candidate for Michigan Secretary of State in the 1998 election, will be guest speaker al the next First Frday program at noon Jan 9. The First Friday forum this month will have to be held on lhe second Friday be­ cause of the holiday season. James Pino, organizer of the monthly se­ ries, said the next first Friday on lhe calen­ dar will be on Jan. 2. the day after New Year's, and many people will not have re­ turned from vacation trips or may still be involved in seasonal activities. Austin. 35, a Genesee Counly Road Commissioner and senior project manager for the Lansing-based Public Policy Asso­ ciates, told Barry County Democrats that the secretary of state office needs to fulfill its constitutional mandate as the citizens’ advocate in government. He is seeking his party’s nomination in August to run next November against in­ cumbent Republican Candace Miller, who unseated longtime Secretary Richard Austin, a Democrat, in 1994. "The secretary of slate should do more than sell license plates." he said lo Barry Counly Democrats in a recent visit. "There arc areas of important responsibility where democratic values are at stake and leader­ ship is demanded. "The secretary of state must lead in the state's effort to engage citizens in govern­ ment. make voting easier, hold government officials accountable and protect the con­ sumer. By delivering on lough issues, not just putting up new signs, lhe secretary of Barbara Wright (left) presents a check to Ki Barry County, with Pcm Groner ol the Health John Austin state can help cut the public's cynicism lhat elected officials arc only interested in self promotion." Austin formerly headed lhe Flint Roundtable, a leadership grodp promoting community development in Genesee Counly. A graduate of Swarthmore College and Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, he lives with his wife. Terese, and their three children in Fenton. The noon program, sponsored by the Barry Counly Democratic Committee, will be held next week Friday at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Jennifer Welch (left) of the Alpha Women’s Center receives a check from Nancy Bradfey (center) of the Child Abuse Prevention Council, as Barbara Wright looks on. LEGAL NOTICES: MaCH 42 Th. Nortkw 1/4 ol Aa SotoUsal <4 ol Sadato 10, fawn 3 North. Monge 9 Wes MSCH 42: the North I/2 oi Ao SoaAaoal I/4 ol A* HON JAMES H FISHER ’■ CASE NO 97-740 OC PUCEIAND ASPHALT CORP . norents. K LOG COMP. INC ond HA0RY 0. up 9/21/00. ■~K( _| , ueaenaorwi. ciearvew SoudiOTrt 1/4 of aoid Section 10; Rotco South 11 Hastings Thompson t»ust JAMES L JUHNKE (P24416) .M^^rwy numnrr 435 Golden Avenue Book CW. Ml 49015 fofaphoneJ6l6) 963-1441___ INC. wot found lo be irwfotood unto LAKELAND ASPHALT CORPORATION, and upon which Lot there We, 1/4 lin, to 4to point ol Itogtoning MACH 43: Uto* portton of Ina Vtoar 1/2 ol Aa 1 /2 ol the NortUort 1 /4 of Southern* 1 /4 oi iod H^hwoy M 37, 0 rod.; Atoto* North to Ao contodine ol Mid Higknoy M-37. Aonco SouAootoad|r along Ao contodino of toto Hghwoy M-37 to 4w pfaca of bogin"*X*ca»6: The Wert 1/2 of the Souhwort 1/4 of $32.399 69 Now. therefore. by virtue of the Mt of Michigan in such case made ond Get Your Copies Off The Hastings Banner At Any Off These Area Locations DeHon Ao Somhoort 1/4 of mid Section 10. EXCEPT. thence North 00 minuMs 02 Moondt Eart 396.32 foot, thonco North 00 North lino ol the Southwwu 1 /4 1 /4 ol the SouRteart 1 /4 of aoid taction, thonco North •9 cfagram 49 mMs 37 Mconds 659 47 loot Admiral Back Door Deli Bosley’s Hastings Speedy Mart Cinders DJ Electric Felpausch X-Press Northview Grocery Renn-Nook Gifts Plumb's R G J's Goodenough Goodies Other . Superette Tom's Market Day By Day Thomapple Lake Trading Post Granny's General Store J-Ad Graphics Dowling Corner Store Cloverdale General Store Vermontville Grocery Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait G Tackle A6L Quick Stop (Woodland) Lake Odessa Crystal Flash Bradee Drugs Lake-O Shell Felpausch Carl's Market Hamlins Quick Stop Nashville Little's Country Store Carl's Market Cappons Quick Mart Mace Pharmacy South End ond ^5*0*0 of Michigan and more particularly 12/5) Hotra Pharmacy Cappon Quick Mart Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Felpausch Delton Short Stop Cedar Creek Grocery Middleville Middleville Speedy Mart Crystal Flash Greg's Get It and Go Pa Stoor s Nesbitt's Village Grocery Gun Lake Amoco Weick's Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon's Quick Mart Freeport LG J's Our Village General Store �P«0* 14 - Th* Hatting* Bannsr - Wedneeday, December 31.1887 Mother, daughter killed in Christmas Eve crash Heavy snow and slick roads are being blamed (or a Christmas Eve crash south of Delton that killed 33-year-old Sally Ann Wood of Richland and her 7-year-okJ daugh­ ter, Heather. Wood's husband, Allan Wood, 32. was driving the family north on M-43 just north of Sprague Road at about 5:05 p.m. when the car went out of control on the icy road, said lhe Hastings Post of the Michi­ gan Stale Police. was not wearing a scat bell, was trans­ The Wood car then slid across the center line and was struck by a southbound vehi­ cle, driven by Nelson Joseph Gamache, 42. of Cloverdale. Sally Wood and Heather Wixxi. who had been wearing scat bells, were pronounced dead at the scene and taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. ported by Lansing Mercy Hastings Ambu­ Allan Wood, who according to police lance lo Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo where he was listed in fair condition Tues­ day. Another child in the car. Amber June Wood. 9. was also taken to Borgess Hospi­ tal and was discharged on Dec. 26. accord­ ing to a hospital spokesperson. Gamache and his passenger. Sabrina Kay Miller. 12. of Parchment, received minor injuries after airbags in lhe vehicle de­ Former Hastings woman wins honor as state trooper The Criminal Law Section of the Stale Bm of Michigan has selected Michigan Suae Police Trooper Claire Hoffman formerly of Hastings. ai this year's winner of the Dtmald ployed. Alcohol was not believed to have been a factor in lhe accident, police said RESCUE, conMnuod train pnen d "I could hear him take a big breath of fresh air," McKeough said. McKcough pulled him out the window and laid him on S. Leonard Award. Trooper Hoffman is currently assigned lo the hack of the car. Baker and McKeough then swam back io shore with the couple. the Niles post. The Donald S. Leonard Award is given annually to an enlisted member of the Michigan State Police fie excellence in acad­ emics. Candidates for the award are selected By that time emergency personnel had arrived, and took over the care of the vehicle * inhabitants. Baker and McKeough were directed to "get warm." McKeough picked up his belongings and by the Prosecuting Anieneys’ Association of Michigan and their submitted to the Suae Bar walked back to his Snap-On Tool* truck, of Michigan's Criminal Law Section. Hoffman enlisted in the Department in February 1967 and was first assigned to *e Niles port. She holds an associate's degree in criminal justice from Grand Rapids which he'd parked along the curb on Couple hurt when car slides off road Two people escaped serious injury Dec. 27 when their car went off Nashville Road in Slippery conditions near Barry County Central Dispatch and proceeded down and embankment. The couple, whose names were not available at press “ ------------—----------- -Hospital —w_. with-------r jnjyjTOg Hastings City Police Sgt. time, was _ taken lo _ Pennock minor Jack Cross said an area couple who happened pen , __________ ,which _____________ the accident, occurred *t ebout 10 a.m., stayed with the patients, a vUring them with blankets until the ambulance arrived. No other Mormabon was available al press time. Patterson. "When I got up lo lhe truck. I looked around and saw the car wasn't there any more." he said. It had sunk. McKeough Community College, an associaae's degree in later learned the pond was IS to 20 feet law enforcement from Kellogg Community, and a bachelor's degree m public wtmwiurition from Indiana University in Benton deep. Climbing inside his vehicle. McKeough Trooper Claire Hoffman Harbor. Trooper Hoffman will receive her award al Criminal Law Division Hoffman is a native of Hastings and Iron River. Mkh.. and currently resides in Niles with her apouse. Michael, and one child. a special recognition ceremony on Thursday. Jan. 22. al the Michigan Suae Police Training Academy The award will be presented by a representative of the Stem Bar of Mkhigan Hannah called his wife. Jan. "His teeth were chattering so much, I couldn't understand him." Jan said. "He said. 'Please come I've just polled two When you need to say 'WE XOME' to a new neighbor, THANKS' to a special friend, or 'CONGRATULATIONS' to a friend or family member, give the gift of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscription to Hie Hastings BANNEK. Cal us at people out of a lake. I'm soaking wet and need some dry clothes "' Jan didn't even slop lo fill up her nearlyempty tank of gas as she headed from her Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca//...The Hastings BANNER * 945-9554 Brogan Rond home lo Grand Rapids. While he waited. McKeough cranked up the heater, put on a shirt he had in lhe brought the shirt over to an ambulance where Baker Sat, Emergency personnel bandaged up cuts small some oa McKcough's hand caused by the window glass. now taking interview. Between Hastings and Nashville. 1 arovMe land. If irerrrnrt call 948-9525. License ID6W7V442. Dae tn an promotions hi the hnmadime area, 6nc openings non eaist for SPORTi- M1NDED peaaoea in lhe local area of a FORTUNE SOO t.Ut will be 2-door. Teal SHpeat, pri. pH p/lamrfmrcaaanadio,wsyaharp car, escelleel condition; price reduced, call anytime after 6pm 5I7-72M617 M’ PONTIAC GRAND AM GT COUPE, pw/pl air, lilt, entire, CD player. Low miles. Forest green, very aharp clean car. Excellent condition. Meal tee lo appreciate. 616-945-9747, FOR S/.LE: *M BUICK Skytart 11.500. *4547778 gK Bh^s*ack Hospttri fog care. 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When his wife driven by William Chrysler. 35. of Middleville, w to was driving east on 68th Street arrived, her vehicle the report said. was "running on fumes," McKeough said. A man who'd heard about th* rescue oa the radio and discovered McKeough was one ot those involved gave the couple 30 gallons of free gas for Jan’s vehicle. Laurie and Jonathan were both wearing their seat hells when the accident occurred. police said. Laurie was taken to Butterworth Hospital in Gra id Rapids where she was admitted and dien disdiarged Monday. They are the children of Jean and Larry Koop*. After McKeough changed clothes, he went back lo wort. Later that day.'McKcough learned from the couple's daughter-in-law that the elderly Man cited after chain reaction crash MIDDLEVILLE - One man suffered minor injuries and four vehicles were damaged B5-ycar-old James in Middleville Dec. 19 when a pickup truck rear-ended a lineup of southbound traffic Buffington of Grand Rapids, had suffered an causing a chain reaction accident, said Trooper Dave Caswell ot the Wayland Post of aortic aneurysm and passed out while the Michigan State Police. man he'd rescued. driving north on Patterson south of 36th call Employer Rep. Mr. Schuman 8e*-23M9N EOE/ M-F POUC€ B€RT: truck, grabbed another shirt for Baker, and Kenn Cross. 19. of Hastings, was issued a citation for failure lo slop within and assured, clear distance and violation of the basic sp< ed >w. Ceswell said. According lo QUEEN MATTRESS SET. New, still in plastic. BeaulilW Street. Buffington and his wife, Marie. SI. were Caswell, Cross was southbound on M-37 when he attempted lo pass the can waiting brass headboard and delute frame. VALUE 5450: STEAL SI75. 616-7*5-7120. returning home after taking their daughter to turn left onto Edwards Road. His truck then stuck a car driven by LeAnna and son-in-law to the airport, according to McKnight-Brown. 39. of Hastings. McKnighl-Brown s car then lurched forward aad Marti Buffington, wife of lhe couple's son. struck lhe first car in the lineup, driven by off-dt ty Middleville policeman Dennis GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe today lo lhe Hastings Banner. Only $25 per year in Bany County. Ph. *45 9554 Roger. LaJack. 29. of Middleville. Caswell said Mani Buffington said her family is "very Contrary to a Banner report last week. LaJack wa i not driving a police cruiser al the grateful" to McKcough and Baker. 'Not too time lhe accident occurred. Swenson was transport: d to Pennock Hospital with minor many people would have risked their own cuts and then released. 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After lhe rescue, the Buffingtons were Cstedonis ran cited after acckfent taken to St. Mary's Hospital ia Grand CAUjDONIA TOWNSHIP - A Caledonia mar who lost control of his vehicle, Marie was treated for went off the road and struck a tree Dec. 20 after hit ing a patch of ice was cited by the Rapids, where Barry County Sheriffs Department for having open intoxicants in his car. released. James Buffington underwent surgery for the Lemoyne Zandstra. 58. of 34lh Street, was wearing his seat beh and received only aneurysm, and this week remains in critical minor injuries when the accident happened on Green Lake Road near Cherry Valley hypothermia and condition at lhe hospital. Road McKeough said he might not have had lhe courage to undertake lhe waler rescue if il hadn't been for his dip into Gun Lake last winter. "I knew Fd be OK." he said. During lhe rescue, he said, die cold "didn't register " McKeough has also participated in other Alabara teen crashes after faHng asleep THORN APPLE TOWNSHIP - An Alabama teenager who admitted to police lhat he fell asleep al lhe wheel was cited for careless driving after his vehicle went off lhe rood and rolled over Dec. 20. Jonathan David Fallows. 17, of Cullman. Ala., i as northbound on M-37 south of waler rescues, he said. Some 17 years ago, Pamulee Road al about 3:10 a m when he dozed o f and ran off lhe road lo lhe right, he was standing on lhe shore of die Pine according to a report by the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. River when he saw a woman whose canoe Fallows then awakened and tried to correct the error but the vehicle crossed lhe center had capsized being pulled downriver by die line, ran off the road to lhe left struck a culvert and overturned twice before coming to swift current. "I could see in her face she rest on all four wheels. AJLA. AMERICAN ABAN­ DONED REPOS: 3bd, 2 bulk. Good credit, fair credit, oo credit bad credit Anything ia trade bu kids. Boats, can. saowsaobaes, etc. l-600-*64-4663. was frantic." he said. McKcough swam to Pennock Hospital by Thomapplc Ambulance. I ’olice believe the teens were not ABANDONED REPO: never lived in, will move if necessary, huge 3 aad 4 bedroom mobile homes. Hometown USA, 1-500-538-7870_______________ who got in trouble while traveling down After last Tuesday's rescue, he's gotten a YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP - Falling asleep at lhe wheel is believed to be tlie Lrte Road Dec. 21. when cause of an accident on Chief Noonday Road west of Bassett I lol of attention, he said, "almost lo lhe lhe lhe car was sent 210 feet off the roadway and str Kk and tree, roiled over and spun ABANDONED FACTORY REPO’S wrong color, cm huge 3 aad 4 bedroom mobile homes. 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Alabama, were taken out. grabbed the woman, floated downriver with her until he wearing seal bells and lhal alcohol was not a factor ia lhe accident. caught hold of some branches, and wailed for further help lo arrive. He also aided in the rescue of a canoeist lhe Thomapplc River, he said. Christmas Eve day wanting lo interview iviKKivevMO ran asranp wnnm Paul Blossom. 67. of Chief Noonday Road. Midi llcville was wearing his seal bell show. and was treated for minor injuries al the scene of lhe accident by Thomapplc television representative he would only do the show if Ambulance, police said. Blossom was cited for careless driving after the accident and no alcohol was it also included Baker. involved, according to the report. him for a Sunday McKeough told morning lhe Marti Buffington is hoping her family can find some way to honor Baker and would have lost both of them " McKcough. not looking for accolades, said the 'nicest part of the whole thing" was lhat the Buffington family, which Icy patch causes crash, minor injuries THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP - An icy patch in ihd road was blamed for an accident Dec. 23 in Thomapplc Township lhat caused minor iinjuries ‘ ' “ " ’” * lo “ Bradley Scott Endres, 20. of Moe Road. Middleville, according to a report from the Barry County Sheriffs Deportment. Endres apparently was northbound on Stimpson R >ad near Garbow Road at about I several a.m. when he hit a patch of ice. went off the road and hit a tree. Endres, who rvai *vas grandchildren and great-grandchildren, did wearing a seat belt, reportedly suffered a minor cut 1< > the left side of his head and was not have to suffer lhe loss of the elder treated by Thomapplc Ambulance at the scene. includes five Buffingtons Christmas. children just two and deys before Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the accident, police said. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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